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WASHINGTON — Maine's U.S. Sen. Susan Collins said Wednesday that after a one-on-one discussion with United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice, she remains troubled by Rice's statements about the attack in September on a U.S. facility in Benghazi, Libya.
Collins said she had "many questions that remained unanswered," despite a meeting with Rice that lasted more than an hour Wednesday morning.
"I continue to be troubled that the U.N. ambassador decided to play what was essentially a political role at the height of a contentious presidential election campaign by agreeing to go on the Sunday (television) shows to present the administration's position," Collins told reporters immediately after the meeting.
Rice is under intense scrutiny for making statements in September suggesting that the attack that killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans arose from protests that spun out of control rather than a plan by militant groups.
Collins is the latest Republican to criticize Rice over the statements she made five days after the attacks on Sept. 11. But her voice may carry more weight than most, and her criticism of Rice made national news Wednesday. A bank of television cameras and reporters waited for her to emerge from the closed-door meeting with Rice.
Collins is the senior Republican on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. And, as a moderate Republican, she is viewed as a potential key vote if Rice is nominated to succeed Hillary Rodham Clinton as secretary of state.
Collins said it would be "premature" for her to take a position on the nomination that is reportedly being considered by the Obama administration.
But, in another sign of the challenges facing the White House, Collins clearly indicated reservations.
"I will need to have additional information before I could support her nomination," Collins said. "She has not been (nominated) yet. Our Homeland Security committee investigation (of the attacks in Libya) is ongoing. There are many different players in this and there's much left to be learned."
Collins was supportive of Rice, whose mother grew up in Portland, when Rice was nominated in 2008 to be U.N. ambassador.
"I knew her to be an intelligent and talented person," Collins told CNN Wednesday.
Collins said she still feels that way, but is "concerned that Susan Rice's credibility may have been damaged."
On Tuesday, Sens. John McCain of Arizona, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire said they emerged from a meeting with Rice with more concerns.
Unlike Collins, the three senators have indicated they might block Rice's anticipated nomination as secretary of state.
The Obama administration has defended Rice by insisting she was simply using talking points provided by the intelligence community.
The White House and some congressional Democrats have suggested that partisan politics may be behind the attacks on Rice.
White House Press Secretary Jay Carney once again referred Wednesday to an "obsessive focus" on Rice's statements, which he said are immaterial to the investigation into who carried out the attacks and lessons that can be learned from them.
"As I think the president has said, and I and others have said, it's a shame to create a sideshow that seems, I think, very clearly to be very political out of something that really has no bearing on what happened in Benghazi," Carney said at a press briefing, according to a transcript.
The president, meanwhile, praised Rice's service at the United Nations and led a round of applause for her during a Cabinet meeting that she attended.
"Susan Rice is extraordinary," Obama said, according to the transcript. "I couldn't be prouder of the job that she's done" as the U.N. ambassador.
As the top Republican on the Homeland Security committee, Collins could have considerable influence as the panel investigates the events surrounding the Benghazi attacks.
Collins and committee Chairman Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., have pledged to conduct a fair, bipartisan investigation. But the largely Republican criticism of Rice and the Democratic response underscore the potential for further political tension over Benghazi.
In another possible signal to the administration concerning Rice, Collins said she believes that the other rumored top contender for secretary of state — Democratic Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts — would be an "excellent appointment" and would face a much easier approval process in the Senate.
Collins said she asked Rice why she did not mention in media interviews the fact that some on-the-ground sources in Libya believed the attack was planned by terrorist groups.
"I don't understand why she did not at least qualify her response," Collins said.
Collins also appeared to broaden her queries beyond Benghazi by linking the violence — and Rice — to terrorist attacks on U.S. embassies in Africa in 1998.
Rice was assistant secretary for African affairs in the State Department at the time of those bombings, which killed 12 Americans and wounded thousands of local residents.
As in Benghazi, the U.S. ambassador requested additional security but was turned down by the State Department. Collins said Rice told her she was not directly involved in that decision, but the senator appeared to press the connection.
"Surely, given her position as assistant secretary of African affairs, she had to be aware of the general threat assessments and of the ambassador's repeated requests for more security," Collins said.
In a statement released after Tuesday's meetings with senators, Rice acknowledged that her statements after the Benghazi attack were wrong but said the situation was still developing at the time.
"The talking points provided by the intelligence community, and the initial assessment upon which they were based, were incorrect in a key respect: There was no protest or demonstration in Benghazi," Rice said.
"While we certainly wish that we had had perfect information just days after the terrorist attack, as is often the case, the intelligence assessment has evolved," she said.
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H-1B Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Cap Season
The H-1B Program
U.S. businesses use the H-1B program to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields, such as scientists, engineers, or computer programmers.
For more information about the H-1B program, see the link to the left under temporary workers for H-1B Specialty Occupations and Fashion Models.
How USCIS Determines if an H-1B Petition is Subject to the FY 2012 Cap
We use the information provided in Part C of the H-1B Data Collection and Filing Fee Exemption Supplement (Form I-129, pages 17 through 19) to determine whether a petition is subject to the 65,000 H-1B numerical limitation (the "cap"). Some petitions are exempt from the cap under the advanced degree exemption provided to the first 20,000 petitions filed for a beneficiary who has obtained a U.S. master's degree or higher.
FY 2012 H-1B Cap Count
Cap Eligible Petitions
This is the number of petitions that USCIS has accepted for this particular type of cap. It includes cases that have been approved or are still pending. It does not include petitions that have been denied.
Cap Amounts
The current annual cap on the H-1B category is 65,000. Not all H-1B nonimmigrants are subject to this annual cap. Please note that up to 6,800 visas are set aside from the cap of 65,000 during each fiscal year for the H-1B1 program under the terms of the legislation implementing the U.S.-Chile and U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreements. Unused numbers in this pool are made available for H-1B use for the next fiscal year.
When to File an FY 2012 H-1B Cap-Subject Petition
We will begin accepting H-1B petitions that are subject to the FY 2012 cap on April 1, 2011. You may file an H-1B petition no more than 6-months in advance of the requested start date.
Note: If you request a start date for a FY 2012 cap-subject H-1B petition that is prior to Oct. 1, 2011 or submit a cap-subject petition prior to April 1, 2011, your petition will be rejected.
How to Ensure USCIS Considers Your H-1B Cap-Subject Petition Properly Filed
Please comply with the following to ensure that your petition is properly filed:
Note: It is your responsibility to ensure that Form I-129 is completed accurately. Failure to complete Form I-129 with the correct information and provide the required fees or documentation may result in the rejection or denial of the H-1B petition.
Additionally, be sure to file the petition at the correct USCIS Service Center. We will reject all H-1B petitions filed at the wrong location. See section below on "Where to Mail Your H-1B Cap-Subject Petition."
Additional Documents Required With Your Petition
Labor Condition Application (LCA)
You must submit a certified Department of Labor (DOL) LCA (Form ETA 9035) at the time of filing your petition. A copy of the LCA is acceptable.
Note: USCIS encourages petitioners to keep DOL LCA processing times in mind when preparing the H-1B petition and plan accordingly. If the LCA certified by DOL is for multiple positions, you must provide the name and USCIS case receipt number of any alien who has previously utilized the LCA.
Petitioners should ensure that they have signed the LCA prior to the LCA being submitted with the petition to USCIS.
Please see Department of Labor's Office of Foreign Labor Certification website for further information on the LCA process.
Evidence of Beneficiary's Educational Background
You must submit evidence of the beneficiary's educational degree at the time of filing. If all of the requirements for the degree have been met, but the degree has not yet been awarded, the following alternate evidence may be submitted:
If you are indicating that the beneficiary is qualified based on a combination of education and experience, please provide substantiating evidence at time of filing.
A Duplicate Copy of the H-1B Petition
You must submit a duplicate copy of your H-1B petition at the time of filing if the beneficiary will be seeking nonimmigrant visa issuance abroad. USCIS will not make a second copy if one is not provided.
You may also choose to submit a duplicate copy of the petition if the beneficiary is requesting a change of status to H-1B or an extension of stay in case the beneficiary later decides to seek visa issuance abroad or the H-1B petition is approved but the beneficiary's concurrent change of status or extension of stay request is denied.
You may review the Department of State website to make sure that the consulate indicated on Form I-129 is able to process the beneficiary's nonimmigrant visa application and for any other consulate-specific special instructions.
Multiple or Duplicative Filings
On March 19, 2008, USCIS announced an interim final rule on H-1B visas to prohibit employers from filing multiple or duplicative H-1B visas for the same employee. To ensure fair and orderly distribution of available H-1B visas, USCIS will deny or revoke multiple or duplicative petitions filed by an employer for the same H-1B worker and will not refund the filing fees submitted with multiple or duplicative petitions.
Where to Mail Your H-1B Cap-Subject Petition
You must file your petition at the correct Service Center depending on the jurisdiction of the H-1B beneficiary's work location as specified in the petition. We have established specific mailing addresses for purposes of identification and processing of H-1B cap-subject cases.
To determine which jurisdiction you are in, see our Web page Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker.
Note: A separate mailing address has been established for certain types of educational or nonprofit organizations which file H-1B petitions on behalf of beneficiaries that are exempt from the H-1B numerical limitations.
Please read the filing instructions very carefully. If you file your petition incorrectly, we will reject the petition. Rejected petitions will not retain a filing date.
Required Fees
There are different fees depending on the type of H-1B petition you are submitting. Please refer to Fee Exemption and/or Determination (pages 17 and 18 of Form I-129) for detailed instructions on fees.
The following fees may be required with a cap-subject petition:
Base filing fee:
American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA) fee
(see H-1B Data Collection and Filing Fee Exemption Supplement, Part B):
Fraud Prevention and Detection fee:
Public Law 111-230
Premium Processing fee:
Make checks payable to the Department of Homeland Security or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, dated within the last 6-months, and include the proper guarantee amount and signature.
Money Orders
Money orders must be properly endorsed.
Non-payable Checks or Other Financial Instruments
USCIS will reject all applications or petitions submitted with the incorrect filing fee. Rejected petitions and petitions in which the check or other financial instrument used to pay the filing fee is returned as non-payable will not retain a filing date. See 8 CFR 103.2(a)(7)(i).
While petitioners are generally provided the opportunity to correct a fee deficiency, pursuant to the regulations, the filing date is not established until and unless the fee deficiency has been corrected. H-1B cap-subject petitions with non-payable fees will be given a new filing date the day the fee deficiency has been corrected, as long as the cap has not been met. If the new filing date is after the cap has been met, the petition will be rejected.
Premium Processing Service
H-1B petitions are eligible for the Premium Processing Service. Petitioners may choose to file a Request for Premium Processing Service (Form I-907) to have their petition processed within 15 calendar days. To request premium processing submit:
You can file the Form I-907 and corresponding fee:
If filed after the Form I-129, be sure to include the receipt number (e.g., EAC 11 123 51234) of the Form I-129 in the pertinent section of Form I-907.
Note: We will only accept the 08/10/09N (or later) edition of Form I-907.
Please see the link to the right for more information concerning the Premium Processing program.
Organizing your H-1B package
Clearly label all H-1B cap cases, preferably in red ink, on the top margin of Form I-129. Use the following codes:
A separate check for each applicable filing fee (Form I-129, Premium Processing, Fraud Fee, ACWIA fee, and Public Law 111-230) is preferred. Applicable fees should be stapled to the bottom right corner of the top document.
Preferred order of documents at time of submission:
How to mail multiple petitions together
If multiple petitions will be included in the same courier service or Post Office package, please place individual petitions into separate envelopes within the package. Individual petition envelopes should be marked with the following labels to reference the type of petition:
Filing Tips:
Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative
If the petitioner will be represented by an attorney or other accredited representative, a properly executed Form G-28 should be submitted. Each Form G-28 should include the following:
Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
H Classification Supplement to Form I-129 (pages 11 and 12 of Form I-129)
H-1B Data Collection and Filing Fee Supplement form (pages 17 through 19 of Form I-129)
Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing
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By Lizzy Brady
Earlier this month on Thursday, September 5th, Rev. CJ Hawking, Fr. Larry Dowling, and Rev. Tim Yaeger linked arms in an act of civil disobedience, and raised their voices in solidarity with Walmart workers at a demonstration outside the Walmart in the River North neighborhood. The Arise Chicago team stood alongside Walmart workers as part of a larger demonstration across the United States. On the heels of the fast-food workers' staged walkouts to raise minimum wage to $15 an hour, Walmart workers' nationwide demanded better pay, improved working conditions, and reinforcement of the right for workers to organize without retaliation.
With 1.3 million employers, Walmart is the largest employer in 25 states, and has raked in more than $30 billion just in the second quarter of this year. 2.2 million people worldwide are employed by Walmart, totaling 11,000 stores in 27 countries. The demonstrations are pushing for a commitment to a $25,000 salary, as well as demanding a reinstatement of Walmart employees recently fired after filing a complaint — a clear violation of US labor law protecting workers from retaliation.
I went to the Walmart Worker strike on my second day of interning with Arise, which turned out to be a beautifully accurate introduction to the work that we do. Although it's been a few weeks since the Walmart Workers strike, the picture of Rev. CJ Hawking, Fr. Larry Dowling, and Tim Yaeger standing in solidarity with the Walmart workers is still so clear in my mind. These days, I'm often reminded of 1 Corinthians 12:26: "If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member is honored, all rejoice together." What a challenging reminder not to treat the suffering of the exploited as an independent entity detached from ourselves, nor ignore the cries of the oppressed with ignorant explanations for the cause of poverty. May faith communities continue to shake the dust off our dry bones, and "loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, set the oppressed free and break every yoke" (Isaiah 58:6). I'm inspired by the men and women I have met that are pursuing justice for the oppressed in this city, and I pray that our God will continue to guide our feet into the path of peace.
Lizzy Brady is an intern at Arise Chicago and a student at Wheaton College.


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The Scottish Cyclocross season consists of six series events and a Scottish Championships event plus other non-series events. A season long league runs in open and age related categories with some some top-notch prizes on offer. The final standings are based on your best five results over the six races in the series. If you ride fewer than five races then they will all count - there is no minimum number of rounds and no mandatory rounds. The scoring scheme can be found here.
All bikes are allowed at SCX races (as long as they're safe for you and others) - cyclocross, mountain bikes, BMXs, even your Mum's old shopping bike. Courses favour those on cyclocross bikes – choose your weapon wisely!
Each race in the series is officiated by a suitably qualified British Cycling commissaire. The commissaire are there to ensure that races are safe and fair. Please listen to any instructions that the commissaire might give you on race day. Commissaires will be happy to answer any questions you have about the event, please don't hesitate to speak to them at any time (but remember that it can get a bit hectic right at the start of a race).


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Minnesotans have a well-earned reputation for toughing out the snow and cold each winter, but even this US state was tested over the harsh 2013-2014 edition. Record lows put heating systems across Minnesota to the test. While many commercial buildings required more energy to keep tenants comfortable with below-freezing temperatures, one private school actually saved money.
Saint John's University, an all-male, Benedictine school in the town of Collegeville, undertook a heating system retrofit just in time. Campus HVAC Service Technician David Schlumpberger oversaw the project:
"We were approached by our local wholesaler, Ferguson Enterprises, with the suggestion that we consider replacing the pumps in the Peter Engel Science Center with Grundfos MAGNA3 smart circulator pumps," he says. "I wasn't aware of them before, but the existing pumps were nearing the end of their lives, so we decided, 'Why don't we do something more efficient?'"
Energy efficiency is important on every campus, but environmental stewardship is a core Benedictine tradition at St. John's, which boasts an Office of Sustainability and sits on 2,700 acres that range from wetlands to lakes and prairies to forests. "The MAGNA3 smart technology is a really good fit for a school that teaches students a respect for the land," Schlumpberger explains.
Schlumpberger and his team opted for the MAGNA3 circulators due in large part to the products' sophisticated electronic technology and demonstrated energy efficiency. Although the MAGNA3 has a higher initial cost than most conventional circulators, its powerful performance produced fast payback on that investment at St. John's.
A Logical Solution
The MAGNA3 is an energy‐optimized, variable-speed, wet rotor circulator that features a permanent magnet motor design that cuts power consumption up to 85 percent — the highest energy efficiency rating as compared with other circulators in its class.
"These pumps adapt to existing situations and can be adjusted accordingly," says Brian Soderholm, a Grundfos sales representative in Ramsey, Minnesota, who worked on the St. John's project.
"Grundfos is the only manufacturer that offers a pump that has an integrated logic algorithm to 'learn' the varying energy-usage patterns of any application. This was a huge improvement over the Science Center's antiquated pumps," Soderholm adds.
Replacing the four older pumps with the MAGNA3's increased efficiency and improved building comfort. The pump's signature feature is the AUTOADAPT function, which continuously fine‐tunes power consumption, discharge head and flow rates to meet the dynamic needs of the system.
MAGNA3 installation
With its four building wings, the Peter Engel Science Center runs heat from fall through spring. It was built in the 1960s of concrete, typical of that era and of the construction style found throughout the rural campus.
"We had a feeling the old pumps were oversized, but there was no way to tell — until we did the replacement," Schlumpberger says.
The building contains two primary circulators, pumping hot water supplied by a steam-to-hot-water convertor. The steam comes from a central plant. There are four pumps on the secondary loops – each serving a different wing – feeding baseboard heating that uses pneumatic, three-way mixing valves to help regulate the temperatures.
Initially, Schlumpberger and his team thought the outdated pumps were on a variable flow system. "But after the pumps were installed and we started it up, we realized that the system was not variable. It was a fixed flow," he says.
Since the building was not zoned and no variable frequency drives were installed, the entire system was operating at full power throughout the heating season. The team performed an audit of the existing pumps and found that the older system was oversized.
"Oversizing wastes energy and is hard on the pipes," says Soderholm. "In fact, we saw evidence of that in some copper piping that Dave's staff removed. The insides of the piping were lined with ridges, indicating damage from excess velocity." (See photo)
The intelligent technology of the four new MAGNA3 minimises energy costs. The pump has a built-in energy meter and a flow-limiting function. Even at reduced loads, these circulators save energy compared with conventional circulators. They are also an all-in-one option for building owners, eliminating the need for costly installation of a companion flow meter, pressure and temperature gauges, throttling valve, constant-speed pump or BTU meter.
With this circulator, Grundfos makes it easier to right-size the duty point, Soderholm says.
"With the MAGNA3s, we were able to get the necessary flow rates at much fewer feet of head [at lower pressure]," Soderholm says. "Over time, I think they'll be able to slash their energy use even further. Even though this was not a system with variable-flow characteristics, the payback numbers are still really impressive."
Encouraging payback results
When looking at the premium of going with the four MAGNA3 units versus another brand in its class, the payback for the Science Center will be under three years for three of the new circulators and just slightly longer for the fourth. "We sized the pumps to match the old pumps, not knowing what their true system requirements were," Soderholm says, explaining they had only the rating plates to go by, since their analysis was conducted during summer.
"Even though the Grundfos pumps are larger than necessary for this building," he continues, "it's not wasteful, because we were able to dial them down with impressive results." (See table.)
That translates into an estimated yearly savings of $693.
"The bottom line is that the MAGNA3 is sophisticated and capable of doing everything the old pumps did, only better because it's smart," says Schlumpberger. "It can tell itself to slow down or speed up, based on current demand. Another benefit is that now we can get data off the pumps' readout and learn more about the building's needs."
Schlumpberger adds: "We just had the coldest winter in 30 years and we were running pumps at 25% of the head that the old pumps had, while keeping the building warm. In other words, we're actually able to run the system at the original designed flow rate, using less power, less energy and at less cost."
Story by Julie Reynolds
Photos by Craig Lassig
"We are able to run the system at the original designed flow rate, using less power, less energy and at less cost."
St. John's University HVAC Service Technician David Schlumpberger


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NEW YORK -- Stocks are opening mostly higher on Wall Street following an encouraging report on the labor market and better sales from retail chains.
The Dow Jones industrial average rose 35 points to 13,530 shortly after the opening bell Thursday.
The Standard & Poor's 500 index rose four points to 1,454 and the Nasdaq composite edged down one point to 3,134.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose to 367,000 last week, fewer than economists had been expecting.
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note rose to 1.64 percent from 1.62 percent late Wednesday.
Retailers including Costco and Limited Brands reported September sales that came in ahead of Wall Street's estimates.
Investors are looking ahead to minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest meeting, due out Thursday afternoon.


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Ryan Anderson acknowledges it'll feel a bit strange on Sunday to be making his debut for his new team against his old team.
But not too weird. The Orlando Magic look almost unrecognizable from the team that finished last postseason.
"It's a completely different team than last year, than obviously the guys that I was playing with," Anderson told reporters at Mexico City Arena on Saturday. "[There are] different coaches in Orlando. It's not going to be too weird, but it'll definitely be weird."
Anderson was a restricted free agent this past summer, and the Magic sent him to the Hornets in a sign-and-trade deal for Gustavo Ayón. He'll earn about $35 million over the next four seasons.
Anderson ran into some of his old teammates Friday night at the teams' hotel and said he was especially excited to see Jameer Nelson, J.J. Redick and Hedo Turkoglu.
"I'm excited to see a bunch of 'em, but for the most part, those guys are going to be the weirdest for me to go against," Anderson said.
The Magic and the Hornets are set to tip-off their exhibition at 2:30 Sunday afternoon.
Anderson won the NBA's Most Improved Player Award last season, averaging 16.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.
Anderson describes his three seasons with the Magic as a "whirlwind, just a surreal whirlwind of just so many ups and downs."
"But, at the end of the day, it was an amazing opportunity there," he added. "I had a great three years there. I really learned a lot and played with some great players."
Orlando Sentinel correspondent James Fredrick contributed to this report. Josh Robbins covers the Orlando Magic and the NBA for the Orlando Sentinel. You can reach him via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com and connect with him on Facebook at facebook.com/JoshuaBRobbins. Follow him on Twitter at @JoshuaBRobbins.


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|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: Q1 2010
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|5.0 = The Best
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by Amanda L. Kondolojy
August 13, 2009 - The automotive genre of games is certainly crowded, and its easy for new IPs to fall under the radar. If the title of a game doesn't start with Gran Turismo, Forza, Burnout, or Need for Speed, chances are it goes by the wayside. However, there is one new automotive title that you should definitely be on the lookout for next year: Split/Second.
Split/Second is the new IP from Black Rock Studios, the folks behind last year's Pure. Although Split/Second is its own entity, calling it a "spiritual successor" to Pure wouldn't be too far off the mark. We recently got to spend some hands-on time with a pre-alpha build of Split/Second, and even though the build was definitely early, it looks quite promising.
If you haven't heard of Split/Second before, the premise is simple: you play as a driver on an action reality show where you have to perform outrageous stunts to get ahead of the competition. The game encourages you to drive dangerously by speeding, successfully completing jumps, and racking up near-misses in order to unlock special moves known as "powerplays." These powerplays trigger stunt-based events that range from a large-scale explosion to course-altering vehicle crashes.
During our hands-on time we were only able to speed around one track, which was an urban-themed dock area. This level was laid out like a freeway, with plenty of inclined banks and steep curves on the track, and there were also lots of alternate routes within the track. As we jumped in our vehicle, we got an instant feel for the controls, which have a decidedly arcade feel. The acceleration in particular was impressive, and even though my car slipped back a few places several times, the acceleration was punchy enough to carry us through our trouble spots back up to first place.
But of course, it wasn't just the acceleration that gave us the advantage. We were able to engage several of the game's powerplays during the race. The game's powerplay system will definitely be the defining aspect of the title, and let me be the first to tell you that it is awesome during play. When we started losing ground to rival cars, a little notification on our HUD let us know that we were able to trigger a powerplay soon. We then approached a steep curve with lots of shipping crates. As we engaged the powerplay, one of these crates was swiftly picked up by a crane and then smashed into one side of the road. The side of the road was now completely blocked, and all the other vehicles had to take an alternate route. Although this was a bit of a strategic move, you can also trigger wild explosions near rival cars in order to get rid of the competition quickly. You can also set traps for other players and or open up shortcuts for your own personal use. Although we weren't able to test these powerplays, the idea of adding a strategic element to the racing that isn't solely focused on race lines or slipstreaming will be a breath of fresh air for those who have played a lot of automotive games and crave something new.
Naturally, as much as we got a thrill from attacking others, it was equally fun trying to dodge attacks that were brought upon us. The vehicles controlled by the game's A.I. were ruthless in their assaults, and trying to drive around explosions, weave around moving obstacles, and jump over busted track was exciting indeed. This portion of the game almost had a Stuntman-like feel to it (minus the insane precision), and the easily-accessible arcade controls were a perfect fit for all the high-octane action. Though I consider myself an experienced automotive gamer, the controls had a pick-up-and-play feel that could extend Split/Second's appeal to more casual players.
Although the build we saw was pre-alpha, I was impressed with how far along the visuals are coming. The docks track, as well as the cars racing on it, featured a great amount of detail, and everything looked very polished. Even more impressive, however, where the explosion and blast animations, which were on par with other explosion-friendly titles such as Battlefield: Bad Company. The destruction animations that went with the explosions were also very polished, and they made each powerplay that much more exciting.
We don't know much about any other stages or modes for Split/Second beyond the standard race at the docks, but what we have seen so far is quite promising. With plenty of exiting stunts and solid arcade controls, Split/Second breathes some much-needed life into the automotive genre, without changing it too much. It doesn't have a high-profile brand name attached to it, but it would definitely be a shame to let Split/Second fall under your radar when it releases next year.
Amanda L. Kondolojy
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PIANY urges FEMA to reconsider its Single Adjuster Program
Program provides one adjuster for both flood and wind claims on the same property
ALBANY, N.Y.–In response to Federal Emergency Management Agencys Memorandum No. W-12050, which suspended its Single Adjuster Program, the Professional Insurance Agents of New York State Inc.s past President Jeffrey Greenfield wrote a letter to FEMA in support of the program and urged the federal agency to reconsider the program.
The SAP provides National Flood Insurance Program policyholders with one adjuster to handle both the NFIP flood insurance claim and a wind claim on the same property.
In a letter to David L. Miller, associate administrator of the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, Greenfield expressed the associations disappointment regarding FEMAs recent decision.
"The members of PIANY strongly support the goals of the Single Adjuster Program," said Greenfield in the letter in support of the SAP. "Not only is the SAP the most efficient use of adjusting resources, it facilitates the most effective and efficient adjustment of these types of claims and substantially reduces the time these claims remain unsettled."
In fact, last March, in testimony before Senate Standing Committee on Insurance Flood Insurance Roundtable, PIANY supported the SAP and advocated for its expansion to all flood claims that involve more than one policy. In his testimony in March, Greenfield stated: "Agents and policyholders find themselves facing multiple and duplicative requests for information that would be eliminated if only one adjuster was used. We firmly believe that the entire process needs to be streamlined by assigning one adjuster and ensuring that that adjuster is NFIP certified."
In his letter to Miller, Greenfield urged FEMA "to reconsider the granting of a limited waiver of the SAP requirement which would eliminate the requirement that FEMA requires one adjuster to concurrently adjust both wind and NFIP flood losses."
PIANY is a trade association representing professional, independent insurance agencies, brokerages and their employees throughout the state.


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Police have appealed for information about a huge stash of weapons found at the home of a man who was accidentally killed with his own gun during a raid by officers.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission said yesterday that there is no evidence to warrant a misconduct case against West Yorkshire Police officers involved in a raid on Colin Berry's house in Bradford.
Mr Berry, 49, died when a gun went off during struggle with officers in his bedroom at his home in Bradford in 2013.
Police were carrying out a raid of the house with a drugs warrant. Mr Berry was found by police holding a gun.
It went off during a struggle with officers. Mr Berry died of a shotgun wound to the head.
Following a jury inquest into the 49-year-old's death, which returned a verdict of accidental death, the IPCC has said its own investigation into the incident found the West Yorkshire Police officers involved had "acted appropriately throughout"
IPCC commissioner Cindy Butts said: "The unarmed officer was taken by surprise when he found Mr Berry had a weapon. He made the very brave decision to try to disarm him.
"Sadly during the struggle the gun went off resulting in Mr Berry receiving fatal injuries. My thoughts go out to his family and everyone involved in what must have been a very traumatic experience."
The IPCC said the investigation found officers had acted appropriately – including the decision to enforce the search warrant, to the raid on the house, to the care given to Mr Berry after he was injured.
At the inquest Bradford coroner Neil Cameron had outlined how Mr Berry died to the 11-strong jury, telling them how eight police officers arrived at his house in Buckingham Crescent on April 4 2013. Mr Berry was then found upstairs where the tussle took place.
West Yorkshire Police say 12 live weapons, a crossbow and more than 1,000 rounds of live ammunition were recovered from the property in Buckingham Crescent in Clayton.
The force is appealing for information from anyone who might have details about how and why he had these weapons in his possession.
Several imitation weapons and a quantity of class A and B drugs were also recovered from the property, after police carried out a warrant at the address in April 2013.
Police believe these weapons will have been amassed over a number of years and would ask anyone with information, no matter how historic, to contact police on 101 or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.


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|2004-11-06, 11:58
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Gundam Collector
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Junius 7
Before I die I have to find the right person that deeply understand the true values of my collections then dedicate or sell. Some rare or old items have high values in terms of efforts not prices to acquire them.
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|2004-11-06, 12:04
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Ontario, Canada
Age: 31
I have only one 1/144 scale model of Wing Gundam from Gundam Wing (ironic titles).
I've had it for around 3 years, and it's still not complete... i want to sand down the rough edges and paint it... i just haven't gotten around to it.
I believe that any model paint available would do a good job. Just take a look in a hobby shop, and they will have paints and brushes. I think there are actual paints for Gundam Models, but normal model paint works great as well (i've seen painted models in those hobby shops)
Good luck with the painting!
|2004-11-06, 12:13
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: China
I've pretty much given up on models. No time or energy left; I still have an unopened "Gundam SEED Astray - Blue Frame Second L" that I'd like to get to by 2006 and a kit that will change Calamity into a Sword Calamity to complete.
|2004-11-06, 16:31
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: With My Hime Natsuki-sama
We would love to see some of it!
|2004-11-06, 23:21
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Join Date: Nov 2004
|2004-11-07, 12:17
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Age: 34
And don't ever use art course paint.
|2004-11-07, 14:52
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Join Date: Nov 2004
|2004-11-07, 16:02
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Gundam Collector
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Junius 7
Early releases of MS Selection Series and SD Gundam Full Color are rare (in terms of production numbers they are not rare but they are rare to find in present days) and cost a lot of money to get them. Early releases of Ultraman and Masked Rider are rare too and I love the monsters so much. I have no time and ability to paint things to that level. If you love collecting soft figures and you want to collect gashapons and trading figures you are bound to investing a lot of money to finish a set of them. I usually have 30-50 pieces of 100-yen coins ready for gashapon dispensers. There is slim chance to know which figure I will get from a dispenser (depending on the dispenser model and the number of gashapons left in that dispenser) and I have to wander around several dispensers at different stores to see whether a particular figure I want is about to be dispensed or at least the next or next next one and that needs efforts, patience, and money too. There are shops that sell some complete sets of gashapon figures at their face prices plus additional VAT but their choices of set are limited and in that case I can save some money and use it to get others sets that are available only from the dispensers.
As for Gundam trading figures (e.g. Hyper Gundam, Gashapon EX Series, Gundam Mini Figure Selection, Gundam Collection 1/400 Image Scale, G Sight 1/350 Scale, Gundam Swing, SEED Heroines, SEED Chara Puchi, Haro Kore, Gundam Sharpener Collection, SEED Sharpener EX Collection, Gundam/Zeta Gundam/SEED/SEED DESTINY Chess Piece Collection, etc.) they are in boxes or metallic coated plastic bags (Gundam Mini Figure Collection). Only sense of your hands can roughly differentiate them by weighing or groping them. To defeat this I used to carrying a digital balance around to weigh them. Some stores do not allow me to weigh and what the problem it is my money and is up to me to get the boxs or bags I want . They are close-minded. See, it needs efforts to get a particular trading figure to complete a set with little money possible. Another way to complete a set of particular trading figures is to buy a big box and in that case I will get mostly two sets of them or merely two sets with a secret (e.g. Hyper Gundam, Gashapon EX Series, SEED Heroines) or a complete set with an additional set of variation figures (e.g. G Sight 1/350 Scale, Gundam Head) or partial set (e.g. Gundam Collection 1/400 Image Scale, Gundam Sharpener Collection, SEED Sharpener EX Collection, Gundam Mini Figure Selection) or a complete set or almost a complet set with a secret item (e.g. Haro Kore, Gundam Swing, Haro Cap). Some hobby shops sell each complete set of trading figures at high price.
Each volume of Gundam Collection 1/400 image scale (volume 1-9 and DX) has up to three rare items, some variations, and sometimes two premiere items. Each set of Gundam Mini Figure Selection has two rare color items, a secret item, and a super rare color item. My succesful rate to get super rare color item is by far only 0.0060 %.
I usually do not drink soft drink. In this year prior to the release of Pepsi 25th Anniversary Memorial Gundam Bottle Cap Collection in August I remembered drinking only 1.5 liters of cola but playing with this collection I ended up buying 70 bottles of 500 ml Pepsi (35 liters). Finishing 35 liters of cola was painful to my stomach though . This year I got 8 secret items after searching through hundreds of bottles . Spending xx minutes or an hour searching through several dozens of bottles to get some items was a kind of adventure. Last year I bought 73 bottles but got zero secret item . I only bought 19 bottles (available for only 1 liter bottle) in 2002.
Banpresto Gundam products are prize items not for sales and principlely available for game machines such as UFO Catchers (you control a claw to catch them) but some hobby shops sell them at their own determined prices. Getting Banpresto Gundam items needs a lot of money and efforts. Some game centers set the claws too weak too get an item regardless of how hard and how many times you try. Blindly playing them will drain your 100-yen coins away.
|2004-11-07, 16:25
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Casual prosumer of anime
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Germany, most of the time.
This needs to be backed up by photos...I'm willing to wait a few months for you to unpack and setup
|2004-11-07, 17:15
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Age: 34
|2004-11-08, 00:52
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: China
What do you do, BTW, with the extra copies of figures and gashapons? Keep them, give them away, or sell them to the stores? Someone must provide them to the stores so people (like me for example) can buy them.
Still need to find the last two "Mai HiME" gashapons for my collection also...
|2004-11-08, 07:53
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: With My Hime Natsuki-sama
|2004-11-19, 05:09
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: China
I'm waiting for the Perfect Grade version of the Astray mecha that can be turned into Red, Blue, or Gold.
Oh, wait. There doesn't seem to be one planned...
The Perfect Grade GP01 mecha, though, is on my wishlist. What a monster!
|2004-11-19, 09:46
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I can see time itself!
Nah, I don't like it. Really, what would you prefer, a beam sword or a metal sword when swinging at a big hunk of junk? :P
The rest of it is nice, great level of detail (well, it's a PG...) and it looks as though it's based on the Akutsu design right before Okawara's animation clean-up.
I'm not too keen on the shield though, what's the point of having a broken shield? :P
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Locating the source of an electromagnetic interference (EMI) problem is often like trying to find a needle in a haystack. But despite the difficulty, it's not impossible. Although a number of different variables make these situations more complicated, you can simplify the process by following a time-tested, methodical investigative plan. By sticking to the steps outlined in this article, you'll save time and money and make it easier to diagnose and resolve these elusive disturbances.
The investigative process for solving EMI problems is nearly identical to the approach used for other types of power quality problems. We can break down this approach into seven basic steps. It's important to follow the steps as outlined, without skipping one or changing the sequence.
Gather background information.
Develop a plan.
Select the proper tools.
Conduct the investigation.
Analyze the data and locate the source.
Select a solution.
Verify solution performance.
Gathering Information
This is the most important step in an EMI investigation. In the beginning, you know little about the operation and characteristics of the affected equipment. Equipping yourself with meaningful information will make the investigation easier.
A coordinated meeting between all affected parties is usually an appropriate and necessary first step. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' (IEEE) Emerald Book provides a comprehensive description of how to conduct a power quality audit and the importance of obtaining input from everyone involved. Although the book's current version focuses primarily on wiring and grounding audits and general equipment problems caused by voltage sags, interruptions, and other variations, the basic concepts apply equally well to EMI investigations. The table (left) describes some of the information you might obtain during this process.
Of course, the best background information comes from asking the right questions and taking detailed notes during the meeting. It's common for different representatives to disagree with each other, especially if they've already formed opinions. Establish common ground by maintaining an open mind and urging the other parties to do the same. What may seem like unrelated information could become a major clue in identifying the EMI source. Worksheet A contains a list of important questions that will put you on the right track.
You may direct some questions to a specific individual and others to several people. The operator spends more time with the malfunctioning equipment than anyone else, so this person will probably be more familiar with the problem. He will likely provide new information that will help trigger even more information from the others.
Developing a Plan
Use the information gathered in the meeting to determine whether the investigation will focus on the radiated environment (the space inside and outside the facility) or the conducted environment (the metallic structures inside the facility). If you didn't obtain enough information to determine this, don't panic. Most EMI problems are associated with radiated environments, so odds are you'll need to start there.
Worksheet B lists the items you should include in your plan. If you need special access to secured areas, make these arrangements in advance. If possible, obtain a layout of the facility. A good one will allow you to connect or locate testing or measurement instruments without interrupting facility operations. Of course, some interruptions may be unavoidable while taking measurements.
Selecting the Proper Tools
To detect radiated emissions, investigators typically start by using a pocket AM radio, followed by radio-frequency field-strength meters, and even spectrum analyzers and specialized antennas. For conducted emissions, you may need to use more complicated and expensive measuring instruments such as spectrum analyzers, high-frequency clamp-on CTs, and in some cases, power-line monitors and oscilloscopes. These may require basic off-site training for proper setup and operation.
Spectrum analyzers, field-strength meters, oscilloscopes, and some antennas contain components that are sensitive to mechanical shocks and vibrations. Transport and handle these with care. You don't want the equipment to sustain any damage that could require costly repair and recalibration.
Some devices may be too bulky or heavy to transport, and others require 60 Hz power, which may be unavailable. When possible, use portable instruments to simplify movement.
If your instrument requires the use of an antenna, select one carefully. Many antennas are large and may pose problems to facility operations. It's equally important to make sure the antenna's frequency range encompasses the range of the suspected EMI problem. Broadband antennas, which offer frequency ranges from 100 Hz to 3 GHz, are well-suited for EMI investigations.
Most antennas are designed specifically to measure either radiated electric or magnetic fields. You will most likely measure radiated electric fields because many EMI problems result from radiated emissions occurring in the far field.
In the far field, with respect to distance, the electric field is 377 times stronger than the magnetic field. When the emissions occur in the near field (where the field strength is, with respect to distance, comparable), you may need to measure magnetic fields using loop antennas.
Current probes, also called high-frequency current transformers (CTs), measure emissions flowing in power, data, and signal cables. These probes range in frequency from 20 Hz to 2 GHz and may reveal important clues about the EMI problem. You may need a CT to measure conducted emissions flowing in a metallic object such as a single wire, wire bundle, steel member, pipe, or plenum. Insulated and uninsulated CTs are available with various diameter openings. CTs are designed so that they may be coupled around the object without cutting or disconnecting it. Large objects will require CTs with larger openings. Care should be taken when clamping around power conductors, especially if you use uninsulated CTs.
Conducting the Investigation
Tracking down the source of an EMI problem may seem difficult, even to experienced investigators. But a thorough job during the information gathering process (and succeeding steps) will typically reveal the necessary clues to effectively narrow down the possibilities. As the investigation progresses, additional clues will become evident and, in the best cases, lead to several possible causes.
In most cases, you should begin at the affected equipment. There are a few simple measurements you can perform to determine if radiated or conducted emissions (or a combination) are causing the problem. For example, insert an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with a charged battery between the building's power source (receptacle) and the equipment. A UPS on battery backup can power AC-powered end-use equipment affected by EMI. Don't move the affected equipment from the location where it malfunctions. If it continues to malfunction, then it's reacting to radiated emissions. If it doesn't malfunction, then conducted emissions are the cause.
When you determine the primary type of emissions involved, you may take more measurements inside and outside the facility to close in on the EMI source, whether it be a piece of equipment or an arcing component in a nearby power distribution network.
Another key factor is how the affected equipment operates. Many types of electronic equipment contain indicators, displays, meters, and readouts that may indicate when and how the EMI source affects the equipment.
For example, if you observe these devices and can correlate your observations with noise detected by an AM radio, you may become familiar with the sounds of radiated emissions received by the radio. You can do the same for emissions captured by a spectrum analyzer. However, it may be necessary to spend several hours becoming familiar with the equipment before discovering a correlation. If the occurrences are sporadic, a nearby piece of infrequently used equipment could be the source. If upsets are periodic, a commonly used piece of equipment may be the culprit.
In some cases, powered but unused equipment with degraded input filter components have been found to generate upsetting emissions. This type of source may be more difficult to locate and may require powering down a number of facility circuits individually. If the equipment is portable and used regularly, then locating the source may be even more difficult as the level of emissions will vary as the equipment is moved from one area to another.
Fig. 1 shows various types of radiated and conducted emission sources and their approximate corresponding frequency ranges. Intentional radiators, such as broadcast transmitters, generate emissions for a specific purpose. Unintentional radiators generate emissions as a byproduct of their normal or abnormal operations. You also may classify sources as natural or man-made. Most are man-made, such as end-use equipment that generates radiated and conducted emissions.
Locating the Source
After completing the investigation, assemble the data and look for any patterns. The frequencies of the components measured by an analyzer will provide helpful clues. In addition, knowledge of operating frequencies for broadcast stations in the area and for various end-use devices will help you determine which components result from operating which devices. Even if you determine the source during an investigation, take some time to review the data to learn more about the EMI problem. This will lead you to possible solutions for resolving it.
Selecting a Solution
When choosing a solution, carefully consider the facility's operations, the electromagnetic environment, and the operation of the affected equipment. You also must evaluate the safety, cost, installation, maintenance, aesthetics, and performance record of the possible solution. Review your choice with all involved individuals before procurement and installation to ensure that any effects on facility operations and equipment performance are known and kept to a minimum.
The most common solutions to EMI problems include shields, filters, and enhanced grounding techniques. Filtering is commonly used to solve conducted emissions problems, while shielding may be used to solve radiated problems. Correcting grounding problems may reduce both radiated and conducted emissions depending on the circumstances of the EMI problem.
Before applying these solutions, you should make the initial effort to reduce emission levels, beginning at the source. If you can't, try to solve the problem by altering the path of the emissions from the source to the affected equipment. If these efforts don't reduce the emissions sufficiently, then it's time to consider applying shields, filters, or grounding techniques.
When it's possible (and without significant expense), test a proposed solution in the field before purchasing it. You may find that simply relocating the EMI source or affected piece of equipment or operating it from a different branch circuit solves the problem. For large expensive remedies, you may be able to predict their effectiveness by performing mathematical modeling.
Official verification should take place after you've applied the solution and facility operations have returned to normal. Watch the performance of the installed solution and retake emissions measurements at the affected equipment. Include the "after" measurements in a final report. With the final report completed, you can put the matter to rest. Just be sure to save these steps so you can tackle your next EMI encounter with confidence.
Philip Keebler is a power quality engineer at EPRI PEAC, where he conducts research and manages a number of tasks for the company's System Compatibility Research Project. Keebler has BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Kermit Phipps is a senior power quality technician at EPRI PEAC. He is in charge of testing and evaluating equipment performance in accordance with various published standards. Phipps has an associate's degree in avionics systems technology from the Community College of the Air Force.
For more information, contact EPRI PEAC Corp. at [email protected] or visit www.epri-peac.com.
Worksheet A — Gathering Information
You'll get the most benefit from gathering background information when you ask the right questions. Use this guide to make sure you've covered all the bases.
- What type of equipment has been malfunctioning?
- What does the equipment do (or not do) during the malfunction?
- When did the equipment start malfunctioning?
- When do the malfunctions occur? (Specific dates and times will help identify a pattern of malfunction, which may be key to identifying a source.)
- How long do the malfunctions last?
- What measures do you take when the malfunctions occur?
- How do you work around the malfunctions?
- Do you do anything to the equipment when the malfunctions occur?
- Have you witnessed unexplainable malfunctions with other types of equipment?
- Has other equipment experienced similar problems?
- Are equipment malfunctions recorded into an equipment log?
- If so, is that log available for review?
- What types of equipment have been installed in the facility since the equipment in question first malfunctioned?
- Is the facility currently undergoing renovation or construction?
- What types of internal communication systems are used in this facility?
- What types of vehicles enter and exit this facility?
- Do these vehicles communicate with the facility?
- What types of operations are occurring in neighboring facilities?
- Have other EMI problems occurred in this facility?
- If so, describe their nature and how they were resolved.
- Have wiring and grounding modifications been made in the area where the equipment is malfunctioning?
- Are power-line carrier devices such as centralized clock systems and energy-management systems used in this facility?
Worksheet B — Developing a Plan
For a well-developed plan, draft a document covering the following areas. Review it with the facility manager, area supervisor, facility engineer, or other appropriate personnel, then obtain approval from all interested parties.
- when and where to start the investigation
- the equipment you will use
- a basic understanding of how the malfunctioning equipment operates
- the types of measurements you will perform
- measurement points inside and outside the facility
- the logical progression of measurements
- how many and how long on each measurement type
- how you will capture and store data
- connection of the equipment to the facility's electrical system to capture data (in conducted environment cases only)
- any required equipment operation or cycling you will perform
- measurement equipment powering requirements
- safety requirements and calibration verification
- who should be available during the investigation for support


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Nuevo Laredo prison director killed
Administrator had taken control in the wake of escapes in December.
The director of a troubled correctional facility in the Mexican border city of Nuevo Laredo has been killed inside the prison, according to the state of Tamaulipas.
Rebeca Nicasio Vázquez, who took over administration of the prison after more than 140 inmates escaped in December and the previous director went missing, was killed by an inmate while touring the prison Monday, according to a news release from the state.
An inmate attacked Vázquez with a knife at 4:45 p.m., killing her, the release said. The Tamaulipas attorney general has accused inmate Pedro Hernández Marcial, also known as Pedro Bernabé Hernández and William de Jesus Hernández Marcial, of the slaying.
The prison, Centro de Ejecución de Sentencias No. 2, known by its acronym CEDES, is controlled by the Zetas drug trafficking organization.
Since 2009, at least two high-profile members of rival cartels have been killed there along with a Zeta sicario, or hit man, who had fallen out of favor with his bosses; and several accused kidnappers who police said were masquerading as Zetas.
In December, more than 140 inmates — accounts of the exact number vary — slipped out a service door. At the time, a current U.S. law enforcement official and a former one said the escape was masterminded by Orlando Monsivais Treviño, an inmate at the time and a nephew of a high-ranking Zeta.
Nuevo Laredo has faced severe violence since early 2010, when the Gulf Cartel and the Zetas, the cartel's former enforcers, began a violent split. The city's homicide numbers spiked from 12 reported in 2009 to 115 reported in 2010, according to numbers from the Mexican government.
In February, the city's police chief, former Brig. Gen. Manuel Farfán, was gunned down.
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Before I get inundated with e-mails of this, I figured I'd better go ahead and post it. So here's one for you, Lolspeakers:
Don't take my posting this as approval, however. While I appreciate the well-timed usage of the word "bebeh", reading entire sentences of this "language" gives me an almighty headache. So, if any of you DARE post some Lolspeak nonsense in MY comment section, there will be heck to pay! (Mostly in the form of me mocking you.) I mean it now - don't say I didn't warn you!
For those of you who think spelling friends "fwends" is cute, though, go here. Get it all out of your system, and then you can come back.
Hey Tanya, there's a gerbil on that cake!! Huh. I just noticed.


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Finance & Development, March 1988
- Financial Markets in Transition Policy Implications of Structural Changes in Financial Markets: Although promoting efficiency, recent changes complicate policymaking
- New Financing Approaches in the Debt Strategy: A wider array of choices to address debt problems
- The Changing Japanese Financial System: Moves toward greater liberalization and their consequences
- Issues in Financial Sector Reform: To improve monetary control; to mobilize savings
- Sequencing the Liberalization of Financial Markets: Open up domestic banking then free capital flows
- A Glossary of Selected Financial Terms
- Focus on Africa Educational Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Problems and possible solutions
- External Aid for African Education: Enhancing the impact of international assistance
- New Fund Facility Established
- Family Planning Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: The role of government
- Ghana: Toward Successful Stabilization and Recovery: A major recovery program revamps the economy
- Adjusting Industrial Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Efforts to revive industry through greater efficiency
- Promoting the Private Sector: How the Bank works with member countries toward this end
- Environmental Assessments: Why they matter; the Bank's role
- Management of Cultural Property in Bank Projects
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FRIDAY, June 19, 2009 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. health officials are warning consumers not to eat any Nestlé Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products because of the risk of E. coli contamination.
In response to the Food and Drug Administration warning, Nestlé USA said Friday that it was voluntarily recalling its Toll House refrigerated cookie dough items.
"The E. coli outbreak could be from one or a number of contaminates, such as the milk component, the machinery, even the harvested flour," said one expert in infectious disease, Dr. Philip M. Tierno, director of clinical microbiology and immunology at New York University Langone Medical Center.
"Whether eaten or handled (causing cross-contamination), the dough is a danger, especially to the elderly, anyone with a suppressed immune system or pregnant women and should be discarded," he said.
Since March there have been 66 reports of illness in 28 states, the agency said. Twenty-five people have been hospitalized, seven with a severe complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome, which can result in kidney damage and even death. There have been no deaths, the FDA said.
The FDA is advising consumers to toss out any refrigerated Nestlé Toll House cookie dough products they have in their homes. The agency also says not to cook the dough because E. coli bacteria could get on your hands and cooking surfaces, leading to cross-contamination.
Retailers, restaurateurs, and other food-service operations should not sell or serve any Nestlé Toll House refrigerated cookie dough, the agency added.
The recall includes refrigerated cookie and brownie dough bar, cookie dough tub, cookie dough tubes, seasonal cookie and brownie dough, and Ultimates cookie bar dough. It does not include any other Toll House products, the company said in a news release.
Nestlé spokeswoman Roz O'Hearn said "this has been a very quickly moving situation," adding that the company took action less than 24 hours after hearing of the problem.
O'Hearn said the company will "cooperate fully" with the FDA's investigation, the Associated Press reported.
E. coli. can cause abdominal cramps, vomiting and diarrhea, often with bloody stools. Most healthy adults recover within a week. Young children and the elderly are at highest risk for developing hemolytic uremic syndrome, the FDA said.
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PrettyMay Call Center for Skype is a 100% software-based Skype IP PBX that replaces traditional proprietary hardware PBX / PABX.
It allows Small Business to quickly and affordably implement a Skype IP PBX / PABX system with Auto-Attendant, Interactive Voice Response (IVR), Automatic Call Distribution (ACD), Call Recording and Voicemail capabilities and a lot more as well.
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- No need for the traditional PSTN lines, phones use Skype network.
- Low costs, priced from US$350 for 5 users package license, no monthly fee or other fees.
- Employees use Skype compatible device which can be Skype software, Skype phones, or mobile phones.
- Save on call costs by using SkypeIn, Skypeout service.
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- Share Music. Play recorded calls/voicemails/audio files (MP3 or WAV format) in Skype conversations.


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Orlando Penguin wrote:murphydump55 wrote:I would have no problem if Shero pulled a Big Lou and fired Byslma at this point. Much like the Devils, we're high in the standings, but it's not pretty.
This is a losing formula in the playoffs. Lindy Ruff please.
You're such a freakin' drain to read. You'd get pissed off at a million dollar lottery ticket because the ink was in red instead of green. I wish there was a solution. Oh wait...there is. Bye.
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Keys to Success
The following checklist highlights ways that may help you deal with your diabetes. Review this list on a regular basis, refocusing your feelings and thoughts as other circumstances in your life change.
BE AWARE OF THE STUMBLING BLOCKS. Identify factors that can interfere with your diabetes management. Are you tempted to eat second portions of food? Is it inconvenient to check your blood glucose at work or school? Do you frequently eat out at restaurants? Does your working style cause you to lose track of time? By concentrating on major stumbling blocks to your diabetes care, you can find ways around them.
LEARN ABOUT DIABETES. Learn the importance of meal planning, physical activity, medications and checking your blood glucose. It's very important that you have correct and up-to-date knowledge about how to take care of yourself.
MANAGE STRESS. Factors in your life that cause tension, wear you down or make you anxious. Work with your healthcare team to reduce these stresses.
BE PREPARED. Unlike people who don't have diabetes, you may have to plan aspects of your day. Also, you need to be ready to handle high and low blood glucose levels. Being prepared can help you feel more at ease and in control.
SET ACHIEVABLE GOALS. With the help of your healthcare team, set practical and achievable goals. Approach your diabetes care in a step-by-step manner.
BE REALISTIC. You're not always going to be in perfect control of your diabetes. You will have good days and bad days. When you occasionally have a bad day, don't dwell on it. Simply try to continue without guilt or blame. The goal is to do the best that you can, and accept that you won't be perfect.
ASK FOR SUPPORT. Tell your family and friends that you appreciate their support. Define the boundaries of what is personally helpful (something that is supportive to one person may not be supportive to another). Tell family and friends specific ways they can help you follow your treatment program. Bringing family members along to meet with your healthcare team can be a constructive way to include them in your support network.
BUILD A HEALTHCARE TEAM. You don't have to do it alone. Doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners, diabetes educators and behavioral specialists can help you solve the tough problems and feel more confident about caring for your diabetes.
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Minnesota QB Nelson will transfer to Rutgers
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota quarterback Phillip Nelson is transferring to Rutgers.
Nelson father, Pat Nelson, told the Star Tribune in Minneapolis on Wednesday that his son has decided to attend Rutgers after also considering Kansas State.
Rutgers could not comment because the move had not yet become official. Nelson visited the Scarlet Knights' campus in Piscataway, N.J., on Sunday.
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Phillip Nelson plans to enroll in class Friday and will have to sit out a year as required by NCAA rules.
He will have two years of eligibility left. Rutgers is moving into the Big Ten next season.
Nelson started 16 games for the Gophers in two seasons. He threw for 2,179 yards and 17 touchdowns and rushed for 548 yards and six TDs.


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In this week's mildly paranoid iPhone app roundup: Prices, slashed for the holidays! iPhones, recklessly tilted! Amazing classic games, handily ported! A decent camera app, sold for nothing! Cheap tickets, booked! Dictations, taken! Movies trivia, two ways! And much, much more...
This Week's Apps
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Honorable Mentions
• Google Mobile: This update keeps the app from launching into Safari as much as it used to, and widens its voice capabilities. A minor but useful upgrade.
• My Name and Head Shoulders Knees & Toes: I suspect most of you don't reader these roundups to find ways to entertain your children. But if you do, My Name, which will teach your tot how to spell whatever is on his birth certificate, and Head, Shoulders Knees and Toes, which makes a simple touch game out of the children's song, will distract them long enough for you to gobble up enough Zoloft to keep the gears moving without anyone noticing.
• Wolfram Alpha: Once a comical $50, this mega calculator app is now a slightly less comical $20.
• Monkey Ball 2: Last week, I noted that this app seemed to have a widespread crashing problem, and therefore couldn't recommend it, despite the fact that it's a worthy—if not revolutionary—followup to one of the iPhone's best launch titles. The bug has been identified: If you have a jailbroken phone, avoid this one. If you don't, and you loved Monkey Ball numero uno, give it a shot.
• iClassic: Replaces your music interface with a faux-clickwheel. Jailbreak-only.
• Voltron: A name and a concept worth getting excited about, let down by mediocre execution.
• Aqua Forest 2: Same deal as above: A game with a pedigree and a soild concept, but on which the developers didn't quite follow through well enough.
This Week's iPhone News On Giz
• Mega-iPhone Dorks Who Idolise Rambo, Strap This On For Size
• Analyst Claims iPhone Users Are Suffering From "Stockholm Syndrome"
• Apple Patent Shows Dock Made From 'Elastic Sponge-Like Substance' That Conforms To Shape of iPod/iPhone
• In Which a Telco Executive Makes Taking Sound Like Giving
This list is in no way definitive. If you've spotted a great app that hit the store this week, give us a heads up or, better yet, your firsthand impressions in the comments. And for even more apps: see our previous weekly roundups here, and check out our Favorite iPhone Apps Directory. Have a great weekend, everybody!


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This week San Diego, California is home to the largest mathematics meeting in the world. Hosted by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) and the American Mathematical Society (AMS), the 2013 Joint Mathematics Meeting is more than just panels and presentations—it is a mass gathering of people who are passionate about mathematics.
Mathematicians come from diverse backgrounds, maintain varying interests, and have their own unique journeys. In Fascinating Mathematical People: Interviews and Memoirs, Fern Hunt describes what it was like to be among the first black women to earn a PhD in mathematics, Harold Bacon makes trips to Alcatraz to help a prisoner learn calculus, and Thomas Banchoff, who first became interested in the fourth dimension while reading a Captain Marvel comic, relates his fascinating friendship with Salvador Dalí and their shared passion for art, mathematics, and the profound connection between the two. But whether they view mathematics as reason, art, or something else, all mathematicians are in search of truth.
This week is not only an endeavor in furthering the pursuit of knowledge, but a celebration of the gifted mathematical intellectuals who shape society, culture, and our awareness and understanding of ourselves and the world in which we live. Browse our website or latest mathematics catalog to see more by and about mathematicians, such as Paul J. Nahin's The Logician and the Engineer: How George Boole and Claude Shannon Created the Information Age. If you're at the Joint Mathematics Meeting, you may even visit us at booth 311. As Underwood Dudley wrote in "What Is Mathematics For?" included in The Best Writing on Mathematics: 2011 (The Best Writing on Mathematics: 2012 also available.), "What mathematics education is for is not for jobs. It is to teach the race to reason," and we've all got room to learn.


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Cisco Networked Video Strategy: Transforming the Way People Experience Life
Part 1 of a 4-part series
A few months ago at Cisco Live in San Diego, I outlined Cisco's strategy for networked video across service provider, enterprise, and consumer networks. I talked about changes in enterprise user adoption, the future of television, and how these markets will come together over time. We are in the midst of a major market transition and the way we consume video today will soon be a thing of the past. Take a look at my Cisco Live Video and Collaboration keynote and allow me to make a point here. This is the way we are used to experiencing video – in a linear fashion from beginning to end. I believe watching video in this manner provides an insufficient experience and will soon be as antiquated as watching a black and white film is today.
Experience matters. Capturing video for future reference and viewing in a linear fashion will no longer be enough. What if we could search within a video for specific keywords or topics that the speakers covered? Or skip to a particular speaker, like Michael Gliedman, CIO of the NBA, who joined us in the keynote? These are examples of some of the advances made in video over the last few years that can improve the overall experience. Let's take a look at this example where we have applied video analytics to the very same keynote recording. These are just some of the capabilities possible with the advancements in our Cisco networked video portfolio and architecture.
Over the next few weeks I and others will shed more light on Cisco's networked video strategy, which includes transforming Video Entertainment in the home, Video Collaboration in the workplace, and adding Video Intelligence to extract relevant data from video across service provider and enterprise networks.
Video today is becoming as commonplace as voice and data. It's not enough anymore to have some video within your business for conferencing. Organizations today are able to extend the use of video beyond collaboration to other rich experiences. But providing these capabilities requires careful planning with technology based on an architectural approach and a solid network foundation designed with a forward-thinking strategy. We at Cisco believe that rich experiences are at the core of what's important.
The reason for the exponential growth in video is clear: Video is the most engaging medium and exerts an emotional power and clarity greater than any other kind of communication. And its use in every aspect of our lives is accelerating.
Experience matters today and, as we look to the future, high quality, seamless video experiences across devices will become increasingly important. An architectural approach and intelligent network are critical in delivering these experiences. This is where Cisco's Medianet video architecture plays a key role, enabling video applications to run faster and more efficiently. No more dropped calls, buffering, jitter, pixelization, or failed connections. If viewers have a negative experience with video, they won't use it, watch it, or consume it.
At Cisco we are committed to driving innovations in video with over 10,000 engineers focused on enabling "better than being there" experiences for customers globally.
In this blog series, we'll cover different aspects of the Cisco networked video strategy including how innovations like Cisco TelePresence, Videoscape, and Medianet have played a major role in evolving the way people use and manage video, both in the business world and in their personal lives.
Be sure to check back here on the Video Blog for the next installment of this series where Cisco Video and Collaboration Group CTO Kip Compton will explain the importance of a video architecture.
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The Dark Side of Cartagena
Leaving everything else behind, we headed towards to wrought-iron door.
"Be careful," said the attendent, eyes full of concern, "Don't bring anything with you - no phone, no wallet."
We nodded knowingly and stepped out into the unwelcoming streets.
"Go this way," he continued, pointing to the left, away from any main squares, "It's better this way… less people."
Thanking him, we headed into the night: on-edge and jumpy, eyes scanning.
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Hello and thank you for stopping by! Matt is continuing his sea to salt journey during these chilly winter months. (And finally purchased some real winter waterproof gloves!) Check our new vendor listing below and our calendar of market events so you can stay salty with us!
The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea.
- Isak Dinesen
NEW VENDOR Alert!
Hello Tiverton! The Cheese Wheel has welcomed us to their lovely shop on 3838 Main Road Tiverton Four Corners, RI.
You can now season your Anthony's freshly caught fish with Newport Sea Salt! Anthony's is carrying our 100% pure sea salt, Rosemary and Thyme and our Fire Salt. Just think how good pan roasted shrimp would be sprinkled with our Fire Salt!
Thanks Anthony's! #shoplocal
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