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The 2013 SAMO Conference has been organized jointly with the MASCOT-NUM network on the occasion of its annual meeting. Announcement flyer - Conference program
The best student presentation award has been conferred to Gaëlle Chastaing (Equipe MOISE, INRIA/CNRS/LJK/Université de Grenoble) for her talk on Generalized Sobol sensitivity indices for dependent variables. She has won a prize of 1000€ to be used to go to a meeting.
Dates: July 1-4, 2013. Location: Valrose Campus, Nice, France.
Conference room: Valrose Theatre - Map of the Campus - Other practical information
Modelling activities are steadily increasing in all scientific disciplines, ranging from financial to environmental assessments. Sensitivity Analysis is crucial both in the modeling phase and in the interpretation of model results. It contributes to model development, model calibration, model validation, reliability and robustness analysis, decision-making under uncertainty, quality-assurance, and model reduction.
SAMO conferences are devoted to advances in research on sensitivity analysis methods and their interdisciplinary applications, they are held every third year. The aim of the conference is to bring together researchers involved in the developments and improvements of methods and strategies and users of sensitivity analysis in all disciplines of science, including physics, operations research, chemistry, biology, nanotechnology, engineering, environmental science, nuclear and industrial safety, economics and finance, etc.
The first day (July 1) will be organized jointly with the MASCOT-NUM network and will be devoted to presentations by PhD students working on the topics covered by the SAMO conference and MASCOT-NUM (uncertainty in simulation, sensitivity analysis, design and modeling of computer experiments, model validation, optimization under uncertainty, applications, etc.). A submission call will be launched to PhD students. All PhD students who want to submit an abstract to the SAMO conference are invited to answer to this call. Seven or eight PhD students will be selected for oral presentations, other student submissions being considered for poster communications. A prize of 1000€ will be confered by the MASCOT-NUM's scientific committee to the best student communication (to be used by the student to go to a meeting).
Jacques Blum (Nice University/Lab. J.A. Dieudonné) - Lecture for the MASCOT-NUM's day: Back and Forth Nudging for data assimilation in geophysics - abstract
Dick Den Hertog (Tilburg University, the Netherlands) - Robust optimization using computer experiments - abstract
Holger Dette (Bochum University, Germany) - Design for linear models with correlated observations - abstract
Fabrice Gamboa (Institut Mathématique de Toulouse, France) - Fast and Sobol Pick Freeze methods in the Costa Brava sauce - abstract
Silvio Funtowicz (Bergen University, Norway) - Models of science and policy - abstract
Conference program - Proceedings: MASCOT PhD session - SAMO Oral sessions - SAMO Poster sessions
|08:30 - 09:15
|09:15 - 09:20
|Welcome (Bertrand Iooss, Luc Pronzato) Slides
|09:20 - 09:30
|Presentation of MASCOT-NUM and PhD students' day (Clémentine Prieur) Slides
|Chair: Didier Auroux, Clémentine Prieur
|09:30 - 10:30
|Invited speaker: Jacques Blum (University of Nice, France) - Back and forth nudging for data assimilation in geophysics Slides
|10:30 - 11:00
|Coffee break
|Chair: David Ginsbourger
|11:00 - 11:30
|François Bachoc (CEA Université Paris 7, France) - Maximum likelihood and cross validation for kriging hyper-parameters estimation Slides
|11:30 - 12:00
|Momtchil Ivanov (Dortmund University, Germany) - Parallel optimization based on FANOVA graph decomposition Slides
|12:00 - 12:30
|Loïc Le Gratiet (CEA/Université Paris 7, france) - Asymptotic analysis of the learning curve for Gaussian process regression with noisy observations Slides
|12:30 - 14:00
|Lunch break
|14:00 - 15:00
|PhD Poster session
|Chair: Emmanuel Vazquez
|15:00 - 15:30
|Clément Chevalier (Bern University, Switzerland) - Sequential and batch-sequential Bayesian sampling strategies for the identification of an excursion set Slides
|15:30 - 16:00
|Marjorie Jala (Telecom ParisTech, France) - Sequential design of experiments for numerical dosimetry Slides
|16:00 - 16:30
|Coffee break
|Chair: Thierry Klein
|16:30 - 17:00
|Gaëlle Chastaing (Université Grenoble 1, France) - Generalized Sobol sensitivity indices for dependent variables prize winner Slides
|17:00 - 17:30
|Prashant Rai (Ecole centrale de Nantes, France) - A regression based method using sparse low rank approximations for uncertainty propagation Slides
|17:30 - 18:00
|Jana Fruth (University Dortmund, Germany) - Sensitivity analysis for functional inputs in a sheet metal forming process Slides
|09:30 - 09:40
|Welcome (Bertrand Iooss)
|09:40 - 09:45
|Opening ceremony (Frédérique Vidal, President University of Nice)
|Chair: Bertrand Iooss
|09:45 - 10:05
|Andrea Saltelli (JRC, Italy) From sensitivity analysis to Latinorum: twenty years of SAMO conferences Slides
|10:05 - 10:55
|Dick Den Hertog (Tilburg University, Netherlands) - Robust optimization using computer experiments Slides
|10:55 - 11:20
|Coffee break
|New methods for calculating Sobol indices, Chair: W. Becker
|11:20 - 11:40
|Matieyendou Lamboni (JRC, Italy) - New way of estimating total sensitivity indices Slides
|11:40 - 12:00
|Sergeï Kucherenko (Imperial College London, UK) - Application of the control variate technique to the estimation of the total sensitivity indices Slides
|12:00 - 12:20
|Miguel Munoz-Zuniga (IRSN, France) - Low cost bounds and estimates of total sensitivity indices based on metamodels
|12:20 - 12:40
|Olivier Roustant (Ecole des Mines de Saint Etienne, France) - Derivative-based global sensitivity measures for interactions Slides
|12:40 - 14:15
|Lunch break
|14:15 - 15:15
|SAMO Poster session I
|New sensitivity measures, Chair: Thierry Mara
|15:15 - 15:35
|E. Plischke (Clausthal University) - Transformations and invariance in global sensitivity analysis Slides
|15:35 - 15:55
|Nabil Rachdi (EADS, France) - New sensitivity indices subordinated to a contrast Slides
|15:55 - 16:15
|Nathalie Saint Geours (Irstea, France) - Estimating sensitivity indices using contribution to the sample mean Slides
|16:15 - 16:40
|Coffee break
|Socio-economic applications, Chair: S. Tarantola
|16:40 - 17:00
|A. Saltelli (JRC Ispra, Italy) - Fallacies of rankings and ratings Slides
|17:00 - 17:20
|A. Weber (JRC Ispra, Italy) - A sensitivity analysis of the birth cohort model for tertiary education attainment 2011-2020 Slides
|17:20 - 17:40
|W.E. Becker (JRC Ispra, Italy) - Econometric model selection using sensitivity analysis Slides
|17:40 - 18:00
|Mascot-Num Ph. D. award ceremony
|Welcome cocktail
|Chair: Luc Pronzato
|9:00 - 9:50
|Invited speaker: H. Dette (Bochum University, Germany) - Design for linear models with correlated observations Slides
|Design and sensitivity analysis I, Chair: L. Pronzato
|9:50 - 10:10
|S.M. Spiessl (GRS, Germany) - Sensitivity analysis of final repository models using quasi-random sampling and a metamodel approach Slides
|10:10 - 10:30
|R. Faivre (INRA, France) - Simple and efficient tools to explore complex models in agroecology with an eye on interactions Slides
|10:30 - 10:50
|S. Lefebvre (ONERA, France) - Multidimensional global sensitivity analysis for aircraft infrared signature models with dependent inputs Slides
|10:50 - 11:15
|Coffee break
|Polynomial Chaos, Chair: S. Kucherenko
|11:15 - 11:35
|Y. Caniou (Phimeca, France) - Covariance-based sensitivity indices based on polynomial chaos functional decomposition Slides
|11:35 - 11:55
|B. Sudret (ETH Zurich, Switzerland) - Derivative-based sensitivity indices based on polynomial chaos expansions
|11:55 - 12:15
|R. Zivanovic (Univ. Adelaide, Australia) - Global sensitivity analysis for interpretation of black box functions Slides
|12:15 - 12:35
|A. Janon (Univ. Lyon 1, France) - Goal-oriented error estimation for reduced basis method. Application to certified sensitivity analysis Slides
|12:35 - 14:00
|Lunch break
|14:00 - 15:00
|Poster session II
|15:00 - 15:50
|Invited speaker: S. Funtowicz (Bergen University, Norway) - Models of science and policy Slides
|15:50 - 16:15
|Coffee break
|Environmental, energy and transport applications, Chair: A. Pasanisi
|16:15 - 16:35
|I. Arevalo Martin (JRC Petten, The Netherlands) - Identification of bottlenecks in the EU gas transmission network via Sensitivity analysis Slides
|16:35 - 16:55
|B. Ciuffo (JRC Ispra, Italy) - Assessing the robustness of sensitivity analysis results. Application to traffic simulation models. Slides
|16:55 - 17:15
|J. Nossent (Univ. Brussels, Belgium) - Assessing the convergence of a Morris-like screening method for a complex environmental model Slides
|17:15 - 17:35
|A. Guaus (INRA, France) - Time-dependent sensitivity and uncertainty analyses of an agroclimatic model for the water status management of vineyard Slides
|Conference Gala Dinner Négresco, 37 Promenade des Anglais, Nice
|9:15 - 10:05
|Invited speaker: F. Gamboa (Institut de Mathématiques de Toulouse, France) Fast and Sobol pick freeze methods in the Costa Brava sauce Slides
|Functional inputs, Chair: Bruno Sudret
|10:05 - 10:25
|F. Anstett-Collin (Univ. Lorraine, France) - UASA of complex models: coping with dynamic and static inputs Slides
|10:25 - 10:45
|A. Lagnoux (Institut de Mathématiques de Toulouse, France) - Estimation of the Sobol indices in a linear functional multidimensional model Slides
|10:45 - 11:10
|Coffee break
|Gaussian processes, Chair: Clémentine Prieur
|11:10 - 11:30
|N. Durrande (Univ. Sheffield, UK) - A class of ANOVA kernels dedicated to sensitivity analysisSlides
|11:30 - 11:50
|C. Cannamela (CEA, France) - Multifidelity sensitivity analysis Slides
|11:50 - 12:10
|N. Lenz (Univ. Bern, Switzerland), A new class of covariance kernels accounting for non-additivity in high-dimensional kriging Slides
|12:10 - 12:30
|W. G. Müller (Univ. Linz, Austria) - Efficient prediction designs for random fields Slides
|12:30 - 13:45
|Lunch break
|Design and sensitivity analysis II, Chair: Hervé Monod
|13:45 - 14:05
|S. Tarantola (JRC Ispra, Italy) - Hiking to mount Toblerone: advanced methods for random balance design Slides
|14:05 - 14:25
|J-M. Fédou (Univ. Nice, France) - Revisiting Morris method: A polynomial algebra for design definition with increased efficiency and observability Slides
|14:25 - 14:45
|C. Prieur (Univ. Grenoble, France) - Estimating Sobol indices combining Monte Carlo estimators and Latin Hypercube Sampling Slides
|14:45 - 15:05
|Coffee break
|Calibration and Bayesian approaches, Chair: F. Gamboa
|15:05 - 15:25
|O. Martin (INRA, France), Usefulness of sensitivity analysis for Approximate Bayesian Computation Slides
|15:25 - 15:45
|W.N. Edeling (ENSAM ParisTech/TU Delft) - Bayesian estimates of the parameter variability in turbulence models for the RANS equations Slides
|15:45 - 16:05
|X. Merle (Arts et Métiers ParisTech, France) - Bayesian quantification of thermodynamic uncertainties in dense gas flows Slides
|16:05 - 16:15
|Closing ceremony (S. Tarantola, B. Iooss, L. Pronzato)
C.L. Azevedo (LNEC Lisbon) & B. Ciuffo (JRC Ispra), Global sensitivity analysis of high dimensional traffic micro-simulation models: a multistep approach Poster
B. Bieda (Univ. Krakow), Stochastic approach for life of the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) landfill using Monte Carlo simulation
B. Ciuffo & S. Sala (JRC Ispra), Global sensitivity analysis to identify archetypes for the impact assessment of chemicals Poster
B. Delinchant (Univ. Grenoble), Reliable based design optimization using k-sigma method and local sensitivity Poster
I.T. Dimov & R. Georgieva (Academy Sciences Sofia), Global sensitivity study of compact models in nanodevices with correlated inputs
F. Douard & B. Iooss (EDF), Dealing with uncertainty in technical & economic studies of investment strategy optimization
T. Figueiro, J-H. Tortai, N. Jedidi (Univ. Grenoble), M. Saib & P. Shiavone (Aselta Nanographics), Selection of test patterns for model calibration based on sensitivity analysis Poster
M. Flechsig, T. Nocke & C. Rachimow (Posdam Institute for Climate Impact Research), Multi-run simulation environments – requirements, development and application Poster
A. Hedin (Swedish Nuclear Fuel and Waste Management Co.), Sensitivity analyses of a fast analytical radionuclide transport model Poster
M. Lamboni, R. Koeble & A. Leip (JRC Ispra), Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis of land shares model over EU 27 Poster
E. Castano (Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro), V.M. Aguirre (Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México), A. Villeda (Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro), A response surface approach for sensitivity analysis in differential equations Poster
B. Ciuffo (JRC Ispra), Q. Ge & M. Menendez (ETH Zurich), Quasi-OTEE versus kriging-based approaches for the sensitivity analysis of computationally expensive traffic simulation models: an exploratory study Poster
S.H. Hoang & R. Baraille (Shom Toulouse), Schur vectors for estimating parameters in filtering algorithm for data assimilation Poster
K. Kandananond (Rajabhat Univ.), Robust assessment of different machine learning methods for time series forecasting using a factorial design of experiment
N. Marie (Univ. Paris 10), Rough paths theory applied to computation of sensitivities Poster
G.P. Petropoulos, H. Griffiths (Univ. of Aberystwyth) & S. Tarantola (JRC Ispra), Towards operational products development from earth observation: exploration of SimSphere land surface process model sensitivity using a GSA approach Poster
C.M. Rocco (Univ. Central Venezuela) & E. Hernandez (Univ. Catlolica Portuguesa), Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis in multiple criteria decision problems using rule learner techniques
N. Saint Geours (Irstea), S . Tarantola (JRC Ispra) & L. Lilburne (Landcare Research), Computing variance-based sensitivity indices for spatial inputs with "map labelling": study of sampling size bias
H. Sulieman (American University of Sharjah), Profile-based sensitivity in D-optimal designs for precise parameter estimation
Q-L. Wu, B. Bayol, F. Kang (Ecole Centrale de Paris), J. Lecoeur (3Syngenta Seeds,) & P-H. Cournede (Ecole Centrale de Paris), Sensitivity analysis for plant models with correlated parameters : application to the characterization of sun over genotypes
M. Zambrano-Bigliarini, A. Zajace & S. Tarantola (JRC Ispra), Global sensitivity analysis for the calibration of a fully-distributed hydrological model Poster
Luc Pronzato (University of Nice, France)
Bertrand Iooss (EDF R&D, Chatou, France)
Didier Auroux (University of Nice, France)
Corinne Julien (University of Nice, France)
Anne-Laure Popelin (EDF R&D, Chatou, France)
Joao Rendas (University of Nice, France)
Stefano Tarantola (Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy)
Irmela Zentner (EDF R&D, Clamart, France)
Paola Annoni (Joint Research Centre, Italy)
Didier Auroux (Univ. Nice, France)
François Hemez (Los Alamos Nat. Lab., USA)
Sergei Kucherenko (Imperial College London, UK)
Bertrand Iooss (EDF R&D, France)
Jeremy Oakley (Univ. Sheffield, UK)
Alberto Pasanisi (EDF R&D, France)
Clémentine Prieur (Univ. Grenoble, France)
Luc Pronzato (Univ. Nice, France)
Andrea Saltelli (Joint Research Centre, Italy)
Bruno Sudret (ETH Zürich, Switzerland)
Stefano Tarantola (Joint Research Centre, Italy)
Registration was open from February 18 to May 31, 2013.
Early registration fees : 80€ (deadline by March, 31th, 2013)
Late registration fees : 140€ (deadline by May, 31th, 2013)
For questions about the registration and/or on site housing, please contact Corinne Jullien.
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Chinese chicken salad with sesame-ginger dressing
Makes 4 servings
Toasting sesame seeds gives them a nutty flavor and crunchy texture. To toast the seeds, put them in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 to 5 minutes. Toss constantly and watch closely; remove the seeds from the pan when they are lightly browned.
The chicken can be added to this salad while warm. Or, if you prefer, grill the chicken in advance and serve chilled atop the greens.
For the dressing
2/3 cup white rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons dark (Asian) sesame oil
2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons sugar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Dash of ground white pepper
For the chicken and vegetables
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless split chicken breasts
Dash of freshly ground pepper
24 Chinese pea pods, stems and strings removed
6 cups shredded Chinese cabbage (see Tip)
4 ribs bok choy, coarsely chopped (also shred green tops)
3 scallions (both green and white parts), coarsely chopped
1 can (8 ounces) Mandarin orange segments, drained
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Prepare the grill. Position the grill rack about 6 inches above the coals.
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.
Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl, making certain the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
Brush one side of each chicken breast with the canola oil. Place the chicken, oiled-side down, on the grill rack over glowing coals; grill for about 5 minutes. Brush the top surfaces with oil; turn and grill for about 5 more minutes or until the chicken is lightly browned and thoroughly cooked.
Transfer the chicken to a plate, sprinkle with pepper, and cover to keep warm. (If you prefer, refrigerate the chicken, depending upon your serving preference.)
Meanwhile, put the pea pods in a wire mesh strainer; blanch by immersing them for about 30 seconds in the saucepan of boiling water. Rinse with cold running water; drain well.
Toss together the pea pods, cabbage, bok choy, and scallions in a large bowl. Whisk the dressing; add ½ cup to the salad mixture and toss again.
Spread the salad mixture on 4 individual serving plates. Slice the chicken into ½-inch strips; arrange atop the greens and surround with the orange segments. Whisk the remaining dressing; drizzle over the salads. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Paulette Mitchell, a culinary instructor, television personality, spokesperson, freelance food writer, and the award-winning author of 13 cookbooks, is known internationally for her quick-to-prepare recipes with gourmet flair. Paulette's most recently published cookbook is "The Complete 15-Minute Gourmet: Creative Cuisine Made Fast and Fresh." She is also the author of "A Beautiful Bowl of Soup" and "The Spirited Vegetarian," which was voted "Best Book in the World on Cooking with Wine" at the 2005 Gourmand World Media Awards. Paulette says that international travel is her favorite source of culinary inspiration.

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Embattled Conn. board of regents president resigns
HARTFORD -- The president of the Board of Regents for Higher Education resigned on Friday, yielding to calls from lawmakers for him to step down over controversies including secret pay raises for staff members totaling more than $250,000.
Board President Robert A. Kennedy said the controversy had become a distraction from the work of the board, which oversees 17 Connecticut colleges and universities. The board was created last year to make colleges operate more efficiently and help them respond quickly to business and academic trends with new degree programs.
"I believe my resignation will allow the critical issues of the Board and its agenda to be addressed in a different light than they might otherwise be," Kennedy said.
Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, who chose Kennedy for the $340,000-a-year job in August 2011, said: "Bob's decision is the right one."
"It's unfortunate that the events of the past week have damaged the credibility of the central office, but they have. And that credibility needs to be restored as quickly as possible," Malloy said.
Earlier this week, Kennedy said he made a mistake when he awarded raises of up to $48,000 to 21 staff members without the approval or knowledge of an oversight board. Among the staff members who received raises was the board's executive vice president, Michael Meotti, who agreed to forgo his $48,000 raise earlier this week.
Kennedy later announced he was suspending the raises, but the furor only grew. On Thursday, the bipartisan leadership of the General Assembly's Higher Education Committee called for Kennedy to step aside.
A committee chairman, Democratic state Sen. Beth Bye, said Kennedy's actions were taking attention away from the goals of making the state's higher education system more effective and affordable.
"I am proud of the accomplishments that the Board of Regents has achieved in the past year, from making transfers between colleges easier to breaking ground on three new community college manufacturing centers to beginning the process of changing the way we deliver remedial coursework," Bye said.
A former University of Maine president, Kennedy received perquisites including six weeks of paid professional development time. The disclosure this week that Kennedy had spent those six weeks last summer at a vacation home in Minnesota added to Republican calls for his resignation.
House Republican Leader Larry Cafero said he applauded the resignation, but he said an inquiry is warranted to explore another controversy, regarding statements from two community college presidents that their employment is linked to an Oct. 31 deadline to respond to buy-out offers.
"The relationship between the Board of Regents and the central staff and figuring just who is in charge must be settled," Cafero said.
The Regents board oversees the budgets, policies, curriculum and operations of institutions with combined budgets of more than $1 billion: Connecticut's 12 community colleges, its online Charter Oak State College and the four-year Eastern, Western, Southern and Central Connecticut State universities.
About 95,000 students attend the institutions, or about half of the people in Connecticut who are enrolled in higher education. The rest attend the University of Connecticut, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and various private colleges and universities.


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"It's a good problem to have."
That's the first thing that went through Bill Bradley's mind when he had to scramble around and find more ticket takers to move the people into the Americraft Center at the Oregon State Fairgrounds for the Salem Spring RV Show last weekend.
The Statesman Journal reported that the event, which is in its 35th year, normally draws between 8,000 and 10,000 visitors to its weekend showcase of new and used motorhomes, trailers and campers. This year may be different.
"I think we will exceed that this year," he said, estimating what the balance may yield following the show's final day on Sunday.
Those on hand Saturday ranged from retirees to young couples with youngsters in tow. The RVs fill Americraft Center and Columbia Hall. They also line the outside of those buildings in a crescent flanking three sides.
Bradley said the last few years small and midsized RVs were popular. But this year all sizes appear to be drawing interest – and sales. He stressed that perhaps the most popular feature of this show is its broad range of dealers, of which there are more than 20.
"This is one of the few shows that has multiple dealers; a lot of shows have one dealer," he said. "People want to see more than one dealer.
"A lot of people make sure there are multiple dealers before they get their tickets," he added. "It's just like a mall concept: they want to see more than one store. It's just human nature."
He noted the advantage of that setup is consumers can compare varieties without running all over town, and they can bargain better.


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Help files not found.
Posted: Sat Feb 25, 2012 6:03 am
I just purchased and installed Qcad and having no cad experience whatsoever I am in need of all the help I can get! To start with, when I go to help then help contents, nothing happens at all. I downloaded the English help files from the download area, then unzipped them into the doc folder like it says on the site. Still no access to help. I can go into the folder then open it up, but would love to have access to it. Any help is appreciated!


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BOULDER, CO - June 19, 2007
Webroot Software, Inc., a leading provider of security software for the consumer, enterprise and SMB markets, today announced that the Webroot® Spy Sweeper® with AntiVirus 5.5 solution was awarded the VB100 certification for the Windows XP platform. The solution incorporates antivirus technology from Sophos®, which has been awarded the VB100 a total of 38 times.
In the comparative review, John Hawes reported that, "(the Webroot Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus 5.5 solution)...on-access scanning speeds were considerably faster, and among the most impressive in this month's set of products. With an impressive performance overall, congratulations go to Webroot for claiming a VB100 award on its first attempt."
"This award exemplifies Webroot's tradition of providing high-quality products that are both powerful and easy to use. Our customers, and the privacy of their valuable personal data, depend on it," said Peter Watkins, CEO of Webroot Software. "By utilizing best-of-breed antivirus technology from Sophos, we once again demonstrate our commitment to uncompromised protection against viruses. We are pleased that Virus Bulletin has recognized the Webroot Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus 5.5 solution with this designation."
Easy-to-use, automatically updated daily and Windows Vista™-compatible, the Webroot Spy Sweeper with AntiVirus 5.5 solution utilizes the Webroot Phileas™ V automated spyware research system, and the latest antivirus technology from Sophos to protect users against the Internet's most malicious types of spyware and viruses.
The VB100 award was first introduced in 1998. Virus Bulletin's independent, comparative tests focus on virus detection rates and scanning speed, as well as looking at how each product fares when scanning a set files that are known to be clean. VB100-certified solutions must detect all In the Wild viruses during both on-demand and on-access scanning and generate no false positives when scanning a set of clean files. The product must fulfill these criteria in its default state.
The VB100 awards recognize those products best able to detect viruses known to be 'in the wild'. Unlike some other similar-sounding schemes, Virus Bulletin uses the most up-to-date WildList in its tests. This means that products that are 'up with the game' are the ones most likely to be granted VB100 awards.


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Fotism needed a new coded website design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 8 designs submitted by 3 freelance designers.
Need 2 sample pages (query form & results table) and logo (see details)
The directory for Greek communities worldwide
Desired Color Scheme:
blue & white
Desired Style:
simple clean (white background) bold lines and buttons
Accepted File Formats:
I need a CSS Layout Template for a small Telephone Directory Search site (hellenic411.com) including:
- 2 pages for the site (query form and results page)
- HTML/CSS template for query form (first name, last name, street, city, postal code, phone)
- HTML/CSS template for table of contacts resulting from query
- blue & white theme (white background), clean, simple, professional look
- create a simple logo for 'Hellenic411'(with 'Hellenic' in blue and '411' in gold)
- a banner at top of page to include logo and text:
"The directory for Greek communities worldwide"
- menu area to include: home, lastname, reverse address, reverse phone, contact us
- need copies of artwork, CSS, and all project files
- see http://www.411.ca and canada411.ca for sample pages similar to what we want


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Twenty-eleven was a good fund-raising year for KPBS, the public broadcasting operation owned by San Diego State University, thanks in major part to billionaire Qualcomm founder and civic activist Irwin Jacobs. According to recently released annual financials, the radio-TV combo took in public contributions of $17,160,247, up substantially from 2010's $14,847,953. The report said that $1,434,000 of the cash represented a "major gift…related to the remodel of the Gateway Center newsroom and administrative offices."
Last year, Jacobs and wife Joan pledged a total $2.9 million to KPBS to build an elaborate gadget-filled "newsroom of the future," designed by the pricey Luce et Studio, owned by world-famous La Jolla architect Jennifer Luce, a Jacobs favorite. "The space is inspired by KPBS and their unique approach to meaningful storytelling," Luce said in a university news release. "The space has been transformed into an energetic news and media center surrounded by massive projection screens that foster collaboration, promote dialogue and inspire journalistic innovation. Openness breeds dialogue." Named after the Jacobses, the newsroom opened in late October.
"KPBS is one of the better sources for news and information in our region," said Jacobs, whose proposed Balboa Park transportation remake has drawn fierce criticism from some quarters. "Joan and I wanted to do something that would enhance their ability to cover local news."
Including $2,523,830 from the federally backed Corporation for Public Broadcasting and about $1.4 million in "stations-generated support," KPBS's total operating revenue in fiscal year 2011 climbed to $21,173,791. KPBS still suffered an operating loss of $5,744,072, but it was less than the $7,015,817 reported the prior year. Regarding rising costs, the report notes that the "addition of new events including the KPBS Gala" resulted in an increase in "support services expenses" of $956,000. The report adds that KPBS's income from state taxpayers, a potentially controversial subject given recent SDSU tuition hikes and class cutbacks, increased only slightly: "Indirect support received from the University for the years ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 was approximately $4,691,000 and $4,108,000, respectively."
More from SDReader
- More stories by Matt Potter
- No comments, please, we're SDSU — April 26, 2017
- Handout-getting 101 — Feb. 5, 2014
- The Irwin Jacobs newsroom votes to unionize — Nov. 19, 2013
- Dollar drain — June 13, 2012
- Downward spiral — Jan. 20, 2010
Kudos to the Jacobs for supporting KPBS! Too bad that Dr. Jacobs support of Balboa Park is to push elective $40M cosmetic surgery while over $250M in deferred maintenance puts the basic life support of the Park at risk. Does Balboa Park really need "breast augmentation surgery" when there are so many problems?


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Video: Smith's Run (Flo Track)
BOSTON – Looking to improve his standing to reach the 2014 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, senior Andrew Smith (Chadds Ford, Pa./Garnet Valley) bested his previous school record by .33 in the 800m run at the BU Last Chance Meet, Sunday at the Boston University Track & Tennis Center.
Smith, the 2014 America East champion in the event, came into the weekend tied for 24th, but jumped up to 16th in the nation in the 800m run by winning the race in Boston with a time of 1:48.82. The time, as of March 2, would advance Smith to the NCAA Championships.
Smith is looking to become just the sixth Retriever track and field athlete to advance to an NCAA meet. Last season, Mercedes Jackson (Huntingtown, Md./Huntingtown) competed at both the indoor and outdoor national meet and Vincent Rentzsch (Oranienburg, Germany/ Elite Sportschule Potsdam) joined her at the outdoor championships at Oregon.
Jackson also competed on Sunday, winning the 200m dash with a time of 24.13, just back of her top season time of 2.400 at the conference meet last week. Although she had a false start in the 60m dash in Boston on Sunday, Jackson ranks tied for 41st in the country in the event this season with her best time of 7.41.
The 2014 NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships are set to run from March 14-15 in Albuquerque, N.M.


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Minivans have always been superior as people movers. They're easier to park and drive than SUVs, have a low step-in height for easy access, plus comfortable seating and cushy ride characteristics.
The 2011 Toyota Sienna, now in its fifth generation, has been designed for those reasons since the beginning. But for 2011, as transportation needs change, so does the Sienna.
The all-new 2011 Sienna is still very much a transportation solution for moving up to eight people. But it is now more versatile, with more flexible interior configurations, and available in a broader range of models. There are models aimed at practical transportation, models driven by luxury tastes, and even a sport model, the SE, that drives and handles more like a sports sedan.
Interior seating arrangements have been completely redesigned and can now be re-arranged more easily to carry passengers, haul cargo, or any mix of both.
Visually, the 2011 Sienna looks less like a minivan than previous generations, with lower, longer lines, and a wider stance. Toyota designers have altered the profile and stance to make the Sienna more appealing. The 2011 Sienna is based on the same platform as the prior generation, with the same wheelbase, but it has more interior room.
The 2011 Sienna is available in five grades, with seating configurations for seven or eight. Sienna is available with the 2.7-liter four-cylinder engine; higher grades are all V6-powered. Front-wheel drive is standard. All-wheel drive is available with the V6.
We found the four-cylinder a good choice. It gets a couple miles to the gallon better fuel economy and works nearly as well for everyday driving. The Sienna SE handles quite well and will be appreciated by more aggressive drivers. The SE sits lower, on a sport-tuned suspension and steering system for quicker feedback and better handling. At the other end of the spectrum is the Limited model, which glides along nice and easy, and it has steering assist that makes it easier to park.
The Toyota Sienna is made in America, designed in California, developed at Toyota's technical center in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and assembled in Indiana. It will be sold only in North America and Puerto Rico.
The 2011 Toyota Sienna ($24,260) comes standard with cloth upholstery, tri-zone manual air conditioning with air filter and rear-seat control panel, seven-passenger seating, power windows with auto up/down and jam protection in all positions, 60/40 split and stow third-row seat with one motion stow, removable second row seats with tip-up and long-slide feature, cruise control, windshield de-icer, integrated color-keyed rear spoiler, AM/FM/CD with four speakers, 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels with 235/60R17 tires. Sienna is also available with a V6 ($25,500).
Sienna LE ($25,345) upgrades with eight-way adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support, third-row sunshade, six-speaker audio, XM Satellite Radio, steering wheel controls for audio and telephone, Bluetooth for hands-free cell phone operation, compass and outside temperature displays, dual power sliding doors, HomeLink garage door opener. Sienna LE V6 ($28,900) is similarly equipped. LE AWD V6 ($30,550) adds all-wheel drive, 18-inch wheels with 235/55R18 tires.
Sienna XLE V6 ($32,175) and XLE AWD V6 ($34,515) upgrade with leather upholstery, automatic air conditioning, power liftgate, power moonroof, heated front seats, anti-theft system, leather-wrapped steering wheel, wood trim, towing package, power rear quarter windows.
Sienna Limited V6 ($38,500) and Limited AWD V6 ($39,770) get upgraded 6CD JBL audio with 10-speakers, overhead consoles, integrated antenna, chrome door handles, push-button start, smart key, deluxe mirrors, dual panel moonroof, sonar parking system, second-row captain's chairs, third-row power seats stow in floor, memory for driver's seat, four-way power front-passenger seat, leather with wood steering wheel, 18-inch wheels with 235/55R18 tires.
Sienna SE ($30,550) features special body trim, 19-inch alloy wheels, and it comes with exclusive instrumentation and unique interior colors and trim.
Options include navigation and a rear-seat entertainment system.
Safety features include Toyota's Star Safety System with anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), and Traction Control; the mandated tire pressure monitor system; three-point seatbelts in all seating positions with adjustable seatbelt anchors on front and second row seats, driver's seatbelt Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR), and Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) on all other seatbelts; front seatbelts with pretensioners and force limiters; driver and front passenger Active Headrests; driver and front passenger airbags with Advanced Airbag System; driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags; driver knee airbag; three-row side curtain airbags; side impact beams in front and sliding side doors; LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children); child protector sliding door locks; jam protection for power windows. Optional all-wheel drive enhances safety in adverse conditions. The Pre-Collision System is optional with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management System (VDIM), Hill Assist Control (HAC), Safety Connect, and front and rear sonar are optional or included on premium models. All of this stuff is a very good idea.
All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP), which may change without notice at any time. Prices do not include destination charges.
The new 2011 Toyota Sienna doesn't look exactly like a minivan, because a number of classic minivan visual cues have been eliminated. It has a wider stance, with broader flared shoulders, and a more compelling, contemporary front face with sophisticated, highly angular headlamps. The lights have projector lamps and halogen high beams combined in a compact, slender design.
From the side, the 2011 Sienna looks much sleeker overall, and less boxy in appearance than previously. The track for the sliding rear doors is completely concealed, so the rear doors look like they belong on a sedan or crossover SUV. The rear windows are shaped in a tapered trapezoid and inclined inward like a sedan, again contradicting the standard boxy minivan look.
The rear has been designed with a low, wide bumper and a roof spoiler that hides the rear wiper, for a stronger, cleaner appearance. LED tail and stop lamps are used, which illuminate more quickly and consume less power.
Overall, the exterior looks cleaner and sleeker, and it is. Aerodynamic work, including underbody covers to help manage airflow, has reduced the coefficient of drag to 0.306.
There are quite a few differences from model to model. Each has a distinctive grille, ranging from the sporty mesh grille on the SE to the chrome four-slot arrangement on the Limited. Unite 17-, 18-, and 19-inch wheels are used depending on the model and options. SE, XLE and Limited models have integrated front fog lamps, and Limited has HID headlamps as an option. The SE has dark chrome accents around the lights and smoked headlight covers.
The Sienna SE gets special styling cues. The front has a more aggressive appearance. Side skirting visually lowers the vehicle and smoked headlights and taillights make a distinctive statement. Aerodynamic sculpting hugs the standard 19-inch alloy wheels. The SE sits lower, on a sport-tuned suspension.
The 2011 Sienna interior is distinctly modernistic. From the driver and passenger perspective, the cockpit uses flowing lines and round controls to achieve a sense of unified, integrated design. Prominently visible at the base of the center stack is a shape, something like a tadpole, that tapers laterally toward the passenger, to create the feeling that there is more room to share. To our eye, it's modern and effective, preventing the center stack from looking like a pile of squared-off rectangular boxes. Instead, the design suggests shared space and control areas, in a freshly contemporary atmosphere.
Design aside, the center stack contains the usual controls, with the message center at the top, the audio system just below, the climate control system below that, and storage and convenience features, such as cupholders and 12-volt plugs, at the lowest level. The shifter is located on the dash, closest to the driver, freeing center console space for storage.
There are three instrument designs, but the standard analog system uses bright blue numbering with red needles. In all three designs, a large speedometer and tach are combined with fuel and temperature gauges. The automatic transmission range and odometer are displayed on the LCD in the center of the meter, and an ECO-drive light has been added to indicate economical driving. The dash materials and cloth upholstery look and feel nice enough, although the upper pieces of the dashboard, while attractively textured, turn out to be hard plastic.
The steering wheel, padded and contoured, has buttons for audio system control on the left and Bluetooth phone control on the left. The wheel tilts and telescopes.
The front seats are passenger-car comfortable. They are six-way adjustable on the base Sienna model, and power eight-way adjustable on all other models, with memory available for the driver on Limited models. The front passenger seats are four-way, with power adjustability available on the Limited. The Sienna seats now travel about an inch farther, forward and back, compared to the previous generation, and have longer, wider cushions and adjustable armrests. Leather-trimmed and heated seats are standard on the XLE and Limited.
Second-row comfort was obviously a design priority. The second-row seats are mounted on very long sliders, 25.6 inches in length, so they can be moved very far forward or very far back, depending on the way the interior needs to be configured for people or cargo. With the seats at adjusted to the limit, a walk-in isle is created, big enough for an adult to walk through to help a child or an older passenger. With the second row seats adjusted all the way forward, walk-in access to the third row becomes possible.
Eight-passenger models use an arrangement that splits seating in a 40/20/40 proportion. That makes the second-row center seat small relative to the two outside seats, probably only actually useful for smaller people. When not in use, the center seat can be removed and stowed in a specially-designed compartment in the back, converting the second row to captain's chairs with room in between. The standard chairs are quite comfortable, but there is also an optional Lounge Seating feature available with Limited that equips the second-row captain's chairs with extended footrests.
On certain models, the back half of the center console can be extended rearward about a foot into the passenger area. With the console moved rearward, second-row passengers have more easily reached cupholders and another handy storage option.
Third-row seats are split 60/40, and fold flat with one touch. The third-row hip point is now two inches further back, which translates into leg-room for the third row occupants, and the seats recline a bit as well.
Versatility was another design priority, along with the ability to reconfigure the interior for different mixes of people and cargo. To convert from carrying people to carrying cargo, the Sienna's third-row seats easily fold flat and, when the second-row seats are folded far forward, 117 cubic feet of cargo area becomes available. With the second-row seats removed altogether, cargo area expands to 150 cubic feet. Even with just the third-row seats folded flat, there is 87 cubic feet of stowage behind the second row.
An oversized screen for the entertainment system is available for the Limited models that's large enough to split into two screens in case rear-seat occupants want entertainment from two different sources. That allows for playing a video game on half of the screen, and showing a movie on the other. Wireless headphones are available. The screen is unusually large, big enough for third-row passengers to see.
Tri-zone automatic climate control is standard on Sienna, LE and SE models, as is a cabin air filter that prevents pollen and dust from entering the vehicle.
The navigation system, a voice-activated, touch-screen system, is available on LE and Limited models. It supports an integrated backup camera with two views, and the 10-speaker JBL audio system, plus Bluetooth-capable audio devices. The system allows the user to control the source device using the car's steering wheel controls to play, pause and seek.
Toyota Safety Connect includes automatic collision notification, an emergency assistance button with 24-hour roadside assistance and the ability to locate a stolen vehicle by GPS. It comes standard on all models, with a one-year trial subscription.
A sonar parking assist system, with four ultrasonic sensors, is available on Sienna XLE models. The system sounds progressively as an object becomes closer to the vehicle. A similar system, with six sensors, is standard on Limited.
Driving Impressions
We spent a day in Laguna Nigel, California, testing the new Sienna. Our driving routes varied, taking us along the scenic Pacific Coast highway, through Dana Point harbor, and up the notoriously winding Ortega Highway. We started with a four-cylinder LE, moved into a LE V6, then an SE V6, and finally, a Limited with everything on it. Each model has a slightly different character, with the SE and Limited being the most distinctive.
The Sienna has electric power steering, which allowed engineers to tune the steering response for the different models. The Sienna SE has the tightest, most accurate and responsive steering of the models, along with the best handling and the best chassis control. The Limited model had the most power assist in the steering, and the chassis was tuned for comfort. Sienna LE and XLE models are somewhere in between, with steering and chassis priorities balanced 50/50 between comfort and handling.
Of the Sienna models we drove, the SE is by far the most appealing from a driving dynamics point of view. It steers exceptionally well for a minivan, more like a sports sedan. It corners without much body roll, with a nice crisp turn-in and a clean, stable track through the bends. This responsive personality is achieved with not too much ride tradeoff in the process. The 19-inch wheels and lower profile tires do allow a bit more road feel into the cabin, but it's not annoying, and the extra confidence allowed us to drive mountain roads at higher speeds in a relaxed manner. Frankly, we wish all minivans handled this well. We're not sure if a good-handling minivan is likely to become a major player in the marketplace, but if it is, the SE is a home run. We noticed the brakes become a little touchy when we hustled the SE down the Ortega Highway, but they don't lack for stopping power. All in all, we'd say the SE is a fun and responsive car to operate, in an attractive package. Drivers who drive aggressively will like the SE.
We also drove a four-cylinder LE and a V6 LE to get a sense of the difference between the two engines. The verdict: driven around town, and without a full load, there is not much difference. The four-cylinder is definitely peppy and powers the Sienna well around town and through traffic. It has slightly lower final drive gearing, but shows 2000 rpm at 60 mph, which is not appreciably different from the V6. There is a little more vibration coming from the four-cylinder when you ask it to work hard, but other than that, the Sienna drives well with either engine. We would expect the V6 to be the smoother engine at highway speeds, with better passing power, but we think the two would be reasonably comparable the rest of the time.
The 2.7-liter four-cylinder makes 187 horsepower, but delivers its torque peak at 4100 rpm, about 600 rpm earlier than the V6, so it's quite driveable. In terms of fuel economy, with EPA ratings of 19/26/22 City/Highway/Combined, the four-cylinder is about two mpg better than the V6 overall, and one mpg better around town.
We did not have a chance to drive an all-wheel-drive Sienna AWD, but it has the same system as in the Toyota Highlander SUV, which biases torque based on information from wheel sensors. When wheel slip is detected, torque distribution is adjusted accordingly, providing better grip on icy or snowy roads. A key difference is that AWD models have run-flat tires and no spare. The tires, specially developed by Bridgestone, offer improved safety and performance in the event of a puncture through unique cooling ribs on the sidewall. They are designed to provide the capability to safely drive to a repair location. We would expect that they would ride a little harder than regular tires, and wear a little differently because of their unique construction and rubber compound. Our conclusion is that the AWD would be worth the investment in areas where weather conditions demand superior traction, but perhaps not attractive for owners who don't live in four-season climates.
Our last test loop of the day was in a Sienna Limited, which is the top of the line. It has the nicest interior; undeniably comfortable and well equipped. We immediately noticed the steering was tuned for ease of operation, with very high levels of power assist. That made the Limited easy to park and maneuver at low speeds, but it also required more attention to keep in the center of the lane driving quickly down a mountain road. The Limited is the kind of luxury wagon we would drive with hands in our lap, steering with the wrist, just taking it nice and easy.
All Sienna models have huge rear doors for easy entry. Access to the second and third row is easier than any minivan we can recall, because the door is so large, and headroom is good. Also, because the second row seats are on long tracks, it's possible to move them all the way forward to access the third row, or all the way back to walk into the passenger area. We think it would be possible for an average-size person to step in with a car seat, fasten it down and walk out, without having to kneel or crawl around.
Pretty much, all the Sienna models we drove were well insulated against wind, engine, and road noise. Toyota engineers used every trick in the book, padding, phase-shifting techniques, noise cancellation, sound absorbing materials and better engineered seals in the doors, among others, to keep noise to an absolute minimum.
The current Sienna was designed as a 2004 model, with minor changes in 2007. Since then, there have been momentous changes in the way cars are equipped, the way they look and handle, and the safety equipment that has evolved. With the 2011 Sienna, Toyota has designed all the latest advances into the car, and introduces new features never offered on any Toyota.
Source: NewCarTestDrive.com


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Social Media Policy 101
By Heidi Carpenter, Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A.
By the end of 2012, Facebook will be home to more than 1 billion users; Twitter will have registered 500 million-plus users; and YouTube will far surpass 4 billion views per day. These incredible numbers indicate social media will continue to shape the ways in which we communicate. The rise of social media also has transformed the landscape of the workplace.
It is likely that many of your employees are among the users of social networking and sharing sites during the workday. This can cause quite a headache for Human Resources, supervisors, and management professionals who are left to apply existing employer policies to the use of social media in the workplace. Creating a social media policy that protects the company but does not infringe on employee rights can seem complicated. To provide some clarity, the following are answers to some frequently asked questions from employers regarding social media use and policies:
Do we need a defined social media policy?
This one is easy: Yes. Without a clearly written social media policy, employees have no means by which to determine whether or not their social media conduct aligns with company policy. Therefore, it is crucial that all employers determine their position on social media behavior and clearly communicate expectations and limitations to all employees.
As a general rule, policies should include sufficient detail regarding the employer's rules, expectations, and limitations. A broad policy with little detail will be difficult to interpret and administer and may be found to infringe on employee rights.
Once created, social media policies must be implemented and communicated to employees. If a monitoring system is put in place, internal processes regarding monitoring should be developed and communicated to key employees such as Human Resource personnel and managers.
Are there regulations to guide my social media policy?
To date, federal and state legislatures have not specifically created laws addressing employee rights in social media. However, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), as it interprets the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), has been active in trying to define employee rights in social media by issuing multiple rulings on cases involving adverse employment action taken against employees as a result of their social media use. The NLRA addresses both union and non-union employee rights; therefore, its decisions regarding social media are also applicable to non-union employers. The NLRB rulings can be found on the NLRB Website at www.nlrb.gov.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) also has gotten involved in investigations concerning social media use as it involves endorsement of products on social media sites. If employees are involved in product endorsement, your social media policy should comply with FTC guidelines. FTC guidelines can be found at www.ftc.gov.
What employer information is protected under social media policies?
Employers may require employees to maintain the confidentiality of its trade secrets, confidential information, and intellectual property, as employees have no protected legal right to disclose this information. Additionally, an employee is not entitled to defame the employer or its other employees. A best practice when creating a social media policy is to outline examples of prohibited behavior such as disclosure of information regarding the development of systems, processes, products, know-how, technology, internal reports, procedures, or other internal business-related communications.
What employee information is protected under social media policies?
Discrimination based on an employee's age, race, marital status, religious affiliation, political views, disability, and other protected classes is always prohibited. Therefore, obtaining such information about employees through social media outlets can be problematic. Employers cannot use this information—even if listed on a social media site —in any employment decision including hiring, promotion, and termination.
Many social media users set privacy settings on their profiles, thereby controlling access to pictures, posts, and other information. Employers should refrain from attempts to work around these privacy settings in an effort to gain access to private information.
What rights do employees have when using social media?
Most state laws prohibit employers from taking adverse employment action against an employee based on an employee's lawful behavior outside of work hours if such behavior takes place off of employer premises. Employers need to be careful when obtaining information about an employee's activities outside of the workplace. Pictures, video, or status updates reflecting lawful activity of an employee are not legal grounds for disciplinary action even if they are perceived as displaying poor judgment or questionable character.
Additionally, under Section 7 of the NLRA, employees are granted the right to confer about wages, hours, and terms and conditions of their employment, including complaints about another worker's job performance. The NLRA also entitles employees to the right to self-organize; to form, join, or assist organizations; to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing; and to engage in other activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection. In light of social media's extensive presence, these NLRA rights now extend to employee activity on a social media site.
Notwithstanding, employers do not have to tolerate unlawful harassment such as racial, sexual, or other forms of harassment that violate state and federal laws. Social media allows colleagues to interact off of work premises, and as such, standards of respectful behavior among co-workers should include communication through social media channels to avoid creating a hostile or offensive environment at work.
When constructing a social media policy, be careful about restricting social media use. Ensure your policy is not so broad as to encompass permitted activities, but instead, provides guidance on what behaviors are appropriate or inappropriate.
As the world of social media continues to grow in complexity, stay tuned to advances in social media, employees' use of social media, and changes occurring in social media law. Doing so can help you keep your policy up to date and avoid potential costly lawsuits.
Heidi A. Carpenter, shareholder at law firm of Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A., is a commercial attorney who focuses her practice on providing counsel to investors, start-up companies, and closely held businesses of all sizes with business, corporate, transactional, and employment law matters. She has more than 14 years of experience providing general counsel assistance to companies and their owners.


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"Like Any Other Confessional School"
The Islamic Elementary School of Berlin is a private school recognized by the state. It has become well-known since Ferestha Ludin, the Muslim teacher at the center of the recent headscarf debate in Germany, began teaching here.
State recognition means that the school has demonstrated it offers a curriculum comparable to the public schools. This means music, sports, and health education are also taught – despite the fact that these subjects are controversial in the Muslim community. And – the teachers must have adequate training. So what's so different about this Islamic school?
Some, though not a majority, of the school's 14 teachers are observant Muslims, and of course the children are all Muslim. Most of the girls wear headscarves, as does the director, Christa Petersen. "The parents would like their children to develop a Muslim identity. But in principle, the school is no different than other confessional schools."
Instruction is in German. In addition to the compulsory courses, the Berlin school offers Islamic religious instruction, as well as Turkish and Arabic for native speakers.
A religion with many facets
Religion is a focus in the curriculum, but it is not compulsory. In the first four years, religion is taught four hours a week, and then in grades five and six there are only two hours – the same as in many other schools.
The school's religious instructor, like Petersen a German convert to Islam, has a degree in religion and Islamic studies. Because Islam is a religion with many different facets, "we implement only that which is consensus in the different schools of Islamic thought," says Petersen. In other words, all Muslims would find agreement with the school's program.
"But we also show our students, for example, that there are other ways to pray as well, the children should know that Muslims have different ways of practicing."
Filling a gap
Most of the 145 children are Sunni Muslims. Sixty percent are from Turkish families. The others are from Arabic or mixed marriage families. The school takes in about 25 new students each year. At last count there were 160 applications for these few spaces.
"The need is there," says Petersen. She estimates that most of their clientele are from the lower middles classes. The children's competence in the German language plays a role in the selection of new students to fill the vacancies. Children from families that contributed to founding the school receive preferential treatment.
Parents trust the school
The Islamic School of Berlin makes an effort to respect the religious preferences of the parents. Some instruction is separate for boys and girls, for example swimming and health education. All children take part in class excursions. "The parents generally trust us," says Petersen. They know that the Muslim teachers are aware of their concerns.
If the parents do not agree with the content of particular lessons, if necessary Petersen makes recourse to the state's requirements. Once a father demanded that musical instruments be forbidden in music classes because in his view they are not permitted for Muslims. But often Petersen is able to ameliorate the concerns of parents without reference to the state. "The parents develop along with us."
Not so different from other schools
After the sixth grade children must change over to a high school. Petersen suggests to the parents that they should visit the schools when making their decision. Former students are invited to talk about their experiences in other schools.
Petersen has seen few special problems in students' transfer to a new school. One difference, however, is that other schools are simply bigger, and less individual attention is paid to each pupil.
And of course the walls at other schools are not decorated with mosques. There are no Koran reading contests. Islamic holidays are not observed. And pupils greet each other differently. Nonetheless, Petersen notes, "We are not really so different from other schools."
Lennart Lehmann
© Qantara.de 2005
Translation from German: Christina M. White


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The Seven Habits of Spectacularly Unsuccessful Executives
Sydney Finkelstein, the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, published "Why Smart Executives Fail" 8 years ago.
In it, he shared some of his research on what over 50 former high-flying companies – like Enron, Tyco, WorldCom, Rubbermaid, and Schwinn – did to become complete failures. It turns out that the senior executives at the companies all had 7 Habits in common. Finkelstein calls them the Seven Habits of Spectacularly Unsuccessful Executives.
These traits can be found in the leaders of current failures like Research In Motion (RIMM), but they should be early-warning signs (cautionary tales) to currently unbeatable firms like Apple (AAPL), Google (GOOG), and Amazon.com (AMZN). Here are the habits, as Finkelstein described in a 2004 article:
Habit # 1: They see themselves and their companies as dominating their environment
This first habit may be the most insidious, since it appears to be highly desirable. Shouldn't a company try to dominate its business environment, shape thefuture of its markets and set the pace within them' Yes,but there's a catch. Unlike successful leaders, failed leaders who never question their dominance fail torealize they are at the mercy of changing circumstances.They vastly overestimate the extent to which they actually control events and vastly underestimate the role of chance and circumstance in their success.
CEOs who fall prey to this belief suffer from the illusion of personal pre-eminence: Like certain film directors, they see themselves as the auteurs of their companies. As far as they're concerned, everyone else in the company is there to execute their personal visionfor the company. Samsung's CEO Kun-Hee Lee was so successful with electronics that he thought he could repeat this success with automobiles. He invested $5 billion in an already oversaturated auto market. Why' There was no business case. Lee simply loved cars and had dreamed of being in the auto business.
Warning Sign for #1: A lack of respect
Habit #2: They identify so completely with the company that there is no clear boundary between their personal interests and their corporation's interests
Like the first habit, this one seems innocuous, perhaps even beneficial. We want business leaders to be completely committed to their companies, with their interests tightly aligned with those of the company. But digging deeper, you find that failed executives weren't identifying too little with the company, but rather too much. Instead of treating companies as enterprises that they needed to nurture, failed leaders treated them as extensions of themselves. And with that, a "private empire" mentality took hold.
CEOs who possess this outlook often use their companies to carry out personal ambitions. The most slippery slope of all for these executives is their tendency to use corporate funds for personal reasons. CEOs who have a long or impressive track record may come to feel that they've made so much money for the company that the expenditures they make on themselves, even if extravagant, are trivial by comparison. This twisted logic seems to have been one of the factors that shaped the behavior of Dennis Kozlowski of Tyco. His pride in his company and his pride in his own extravagance seem to have reinforced each other. This is why he could sound so sincere making speeches about ethics while using corporate funds for personal purposes. Being the CEO of a sizable corporation today is probably the closest thing to being king of your own country, and that's a dangerous title to assume.
Warning Sign for #2: A question of character
Habit #3: They think they have all the answers
Here's the image of executive competence that we've been taught to admire for decades: a dynamic leader making a dozen decisions a minute, dealing with many crises simultaneously, and taking only seconds to size up situations that have stumped everyone else for days. The problem with this picture is that it's a fraud. Leaders who are invariably crisp and decisive tend to settle issues so quickly they have no opportunity to grasp the ramifications. Worse, because these leaders need to feel they have all the answers, they aren't open to learning new ones.
CEO Wolfgang Schmitt of Rubbermaid was fond of demonstrating his ability to sort out difficult issues in a flash. A former colleague remembers that under Schmitt," the joke went, 'Wolf knows everything about everything.' In one discussion, where we were talking about a particularly complex acquisition we made in Europe, Wolf, without hearing different points of view, just said, 'Well, this is what we are going to do.'" Leaders who need to have all the answers shut out other points of view. When your company or organization is run by someone like this, you'd better hope the answers he comes up with are going to be the right ones. At Rubbermaid they weren't. The company went from being Fortune's most admired company in America in1993 to being acquired by the conglomerate Newell a few years later.
Eric Jackson, Contributor,
Business of technology.


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Excavated in Fustat, Cairo, Egypt. [1]
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John A. Pope, purchased by Richard Ettinghausen from the Museum of Islamic Art per the instructions given to him by John A. Pope. [3]
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[1] See Study Collection catalogue card, Collections Management Office. In Fustat, Cairo, Egypt excavations were conducted beginning in 1912 by the Arab Museum of Art (now Museum of Islamic Art). From 1912 to 1924 Aly Bahgat conducted excavations, and it's highly probable that the sherds in the Freer Study Collection were excavated under his supervision sometime between 1912 and 1924.
[2] See letter from Richard Ettinghausen to John Pope, dated Feb. 6, 1951, in the John Alexander Pope Papers, Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives.
[3] Richard Ettinghausen purchased over 100 fragments from the Arab Museum of Art (now named Museum of Islamic Art), on instructions from John Pope. A letter written on Feb. 6, 1951 by Ettinghausen to Pope does not specifically mention that he purchased the Chinese ceramic sherds for the Freer Gallery of Art, additionally, there is no information on the source of the funds used for the purchase. It is likely that Ettinghausen made the purchase for Pope's personal collection. At this time, in 1951, John Pope was the Assistant Director of the Freer Gallery, was a scholar of Chinese art and a collector, who specialized in Chinese blue-and-white porcelain wares. He assembled a collection of sherds which he later gifted to the Freer Study Collection. See letter written by Richard Ettinghausen to John Pope, dated February 6, 1951, in the John Alexander Pope Papers, Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Archives. See also Lawton, Thomas and Lentz, Thomas, Beyond the Legacy: Anniversary Acquisitions for the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, pp. 49-55.
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