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I'm trying to understand more about how Vertex Buffer Objects work and how to best use them. I've run into a hypothetical situation that I can't find an answer to. Most tutorials are simple and don't cover complexity such as this. A lot of these questions probably stem from misunderstandings about VBOs.
If I have more models required in the current scene/level than I can create VBO data for, but not all are visible all the same time, how do I resolve the issue?
From my understanding of VBOs, they are expensive to build per frame, and are typically built when model data is loaded from the hard drive. From what I've seen in tutorials, every object needed in the scene/level is built into a VBO upon level initialization. While this works fine for simple tutorials, what if I have a huge level, or a world that needs to stream in real time from the hard drive? (Eg, Skyrim, Burnout Paradise, Just Cause 2, Far Cry 2 & 3)
Obliviously, I will need to create new VBOs at some point. But when? I can't change the VBO per frame without significant performance loss can I?
One solution I can think of is a grid system. Moving beyond the edge of a grid causes a rebuild of the current VBOs to match the new player area. While this works in the worst case, I feel that general usage won't produce very many worst case scenarios. Thus this would lead to unnecessary performance loss.
Would a Dynamic VBO be part of a solution? If so, wouldn't that mean I either have to combine all the objects into one VBO, or, carefully keep track of which VBOs I can reuse?


text: Combining stunning visuals, incisive gameplay, and smart level design, the Star Wars: Battlefront video games took fans into the Star Warsuniverse in previously unexplored ways. The series beautifully showcased Star Wars locales, featured intense ground-battle action, and allowed gamers to fight for the Empire, the Republic, the Rebellion, and other factions. They were not just great Star Wars games; they were great video games in their own right. And we are thrilled to confirm that the series will continue.

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Can people find your BUSINESS through Social Media? What are the advantages of in-house training?
What are the advantages of in-house training?
What are the advantages of in-house training?
Specific to agencies:
Social Web offers a number of courses that are dedicated specifically to agencies. Whether you're looking to create, develop or extend your social media offering to clients, the Social Media Academy can develop a specific course to meet your needs, giving you the confidence to apply these learning's to your current practice.
Remember seeing the Google street view cars driving around photographing your house? Well unknown to us (and Google), the cars were also gathering information about our wireless networks.
Now lets just clear something up, Google weren't listening in on our email conversations or finding out about our web surfing habits (There are much easier ways for them to do this without going to these lengths). No it was much less exciting, what Google were doing was noting the latitude and longitude of these wireless routers (the boxes that most internet users in the UK use to access the web). So what possible use would this be? Well later on someone could be near your house using a Smartphone, the software on these phones use A-GPS (Assisted GPS), this means that not only can they find out their position using their inbuilt GPS sensors, but also they can triangulate their positions using Wireless Access Points.
Google aren't the first company to do this, Skyhook Wireless did this a couple of years ago as part of its contract with Apple. What is different is that it appears that one of Google's programmers added in a bit of rogue code which capture 'data packets' of unecrypted access points. Why they did this is another story entirely, but let's be clear, the information captured is simple not sufficient to warrant people crying "my privacy has been invaded!!", its the same as a Taxi driving past your house and you hearing a small part of a conversation, not enough for you to jump in your car and steal their clients.
"I thought the day was really useful and Social Web were very knowledgeable. They used relevant examples to highlight all the points he made. If anything, we could have done with even longer as most of us had limited experience of this area and had a lot of questions!"
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James Ellroy was born in Los Angeles in 1948. He is the author of the L.A. Quartet: The Black Dahlia, The Big Nowhere, L.A. Confidential, and White Jazz, and the Underworld U.S.A. Trilogy: American Tabloid, The Cold Six Thousand, and Blood's A Rover. These seven novels have won numerous honors and were international best sellers. Ellroy currently lives in Los Angeles.
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Filmmaker to discuss 'Eugene O'Neill,' Nov. 9
Posted November 3, 2005; 12:01 p.m.
Filmmaker Ric Burns will present excerpts of his newest work, "Eugene O'Neill," at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, in 101 McCormick.
The two-hour special will air on PBS's "American Experience" next spring. The film -- a collaboration between Burns and O'Neill biographers Arthur and Barbara Gelb -- makes use of interviews and readings from a number of the world's foremost O'Neill scholars, historians, writers, critics and theater artists.
The film is part of a series, "American Visions in Documentary," being organized by Sheila Curran Bernard, the Anschutz Distinguished Fellow in the Program in American Studies. For more information, visit the program's Web site.


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Overseas Trade Visits Coming Our Way.
We have been fortunate recently to have had visits from agents in the Travel Industry in Canada, Austria and Brazil. All were very enthusiastic about their industry and allowing for the present world economic situation, are confident about their courtrymen coming to New Zealand in increasing numbers in the coming seasons. Growth is steady.
After a recent assessment by Qualmark we are pleased to advise that we have again achieved the Four Star Plus level from our national accommodation quality system. We are sure that the policy we have to constantly improve our property by making changes and regularly replacing chattels really assists us to remain at a high level of achievement.
We are strong supporters of Qualmark and are pleased more sections of the tourism industry are using their assessment system and that our Qualmark systems are being more recognised by our overseas visitors.


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WHY????? Why do I bust my butt to pay for their slimy asses?????? It is not by choice but rather by force!
Why should I pay for them??????????
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Boyne's Fast Break of Perth RN CGC CGCU( munchin in training)
Get a clue....we shouldn't let people die in this country because they don't have money.
"So what is big is not always the Trout nor the Deer but the chance, the being there. And what is full is not necessarily the creel nor the freezer, but the memory." ~ Aldo Leopold
"The Greatest Obstacle to Discovery is not Ignorance -- It is the Illusion of Knowledge" ~ Daniel Boorstin
Shawn, you should write her back and ask her why she and the rest of her cronies on the Hill aren't willing to participate in Obamacare for themselves if it's such a great idea. That's about as phony as her stating she believes in the rights of people to own guns.
Ahhh yes Shawn, the response should be entertaining. Let us know what she says. I may send a little missive to the VA congressional delegation asking the same thing.


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The perfect tool for the occasional mechanical or mental breakdown, the Timbuk2 Cash Advance Multi-Tool Wallet has all the tools you need to keep things running smoothly. The 15mm axle wrench is there to assist in the event of a flat tire, and the multiple hex wrenches and flathead screwdrivers help out with various other mechanical maladies. Most importantly, however, the bottle opener is always on standby, waiting to help return your mind to its correct level of focus. Once this has been accomplished, the handy wallet is there with your ID to remind you what your name is.The Timbuk2 Cash Advance Wallet is available in Black/red. - $34.95


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This project engages students in the science and engineering processes used by NASA Astrobiologists as they explore our Solar System and try to answer the compelling question, "Are we Alone?" Students will identify science mission goals and select... (View More) an astrobiologically significant target of interest: Mars, Europa, Enceladus or Titan. Students will then design their mission to this target in search of their chosen biosignature(s). Students will encounter the same considerations and challenges facing NASA scientists and engineers as they search for life in our Solar System. Students will need to balance the return of their science data with engineering limitations such as power, mass and budget. Risk factors play a role and will add to the excitement in this interactive science and engineering activity. Astrobiobound! will help students see how science and systems engineering are integrated to achieve a focused scientific goal. Includes an alignment document for NGSS and Common Core State Standards. (View Less)
Users explore data, using My World GIS, that characterize the dynamic Greenland Ice Sheet. By examining photographs, map views, and tabular data, users gain an understanding of how and why scientists are monitoring the ice sheet and what they are... (View More) finding. Users explore map layers that represent ice sheet thickness, weather station locations, and annual melt extents of the ice sheet. They learn about the working conditions that Arctic scientists must endure to collect their data, and how sensors on satellites are used to gather information from an area as large as Greenland. Finally, users learn about scientists' methods for measuring ice flowing downhill from Greenland, and examine that data to learn how fast the ice is moving. This chapter is part of the Earth Exploration Toolbook, which provides teachers and/or students with direct practice for using scientific tools to analyze Earth science data. Students should begin on the Case Study page. (View Less)
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This activity's storyline is built around the real-life case study of Dr. Walt Meier, a Sea Ice Scientist from Boulder, Colorado. In the fictional story, the students of Churchill become concerned about wildlife in their region because polar bears... (View More) have become a nuisance in the town. According to the local elders, the sea ice patterns have changed. The students turn to Dr. Meier for his expertise in sea ice analysis. Dr. Meier then instructs the students in the use of ImageJ and guides them through the research process. This chapter is part of the Earth Exploration Toolbook (EET). Each EET chapter provides teachers and/or students with direct practice for using scientific tools to analyze Earth science data. Students should begin on the Case Study page. (View Less)
In this data activity, students explore the relationship between surface radiation and mean surface temperature in several geographic regions. By observing how these parameters change with latitude, students will understand the relationship between... (View More) solar radiation and seasonal temperature variation. This activity is part of the MY NASA DATA Scientist Tracking Network unit, designed to provide practice in accessing and using authentic satellite data. (View Less)
In this lesson, students will read about and research the major historical events that occurred throughout the year 1919. They will use different readings and articles to understand and describe what life was like during this time. In addition, the... (View More) students will present their case as to whether or not Albert Einstein should be voted "Man of the Year" for 1919. This activity is from the Cosmic Times teachers guide and is intended to be used in conjunction with the 1919 Cosmic Times Poster. (View Less)
In this activity, students will research weather proverbs, analyze the scientific validity of three weather proverbs and present their reasoning in an essay. As an extension, students may survey 15 senior citizens to determine most frequently heard... (View More) weather proverbs and the proverbs they feel were most scientifically valid, then create histograms charting this information. Students may also compare their Student Cloud Observations On-Line (S'COOL) observation record of clouds with their findings regarding the validity of the weather proverb, "The higher the clouds, the better the weather," to determine if the days high clouds were observed were days of fair weather. (View Less)
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This activity is designed to introduce students to planetary geologic features and processes. First, students will use NASA satellite images to identify geologic surface features on the "Blue Marble" (Earth), and will explore the connection between... (View More) those features and the geologic processes that created them. Using that information, students will then compare and discuss similar features on images from other planets. Included are the following materials: teacher's guide (with reference and resource information), student's guide (with activity sheets), and multiple cards of planetary images. Note that the range of targeted grade levels is quite broad; however, explicit adaptations for younger students are highlighted throughout the teacher's guide. (View Less)
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This is a lesson about detecting ice on the permanently shadowed craters of Mercury and the Moon. Learners will consider what might be in that ice and will examine why the polar regions of Earth, Mercury and the Moon are colder than elsewhere on the... (View More) planets. Activities include small group miming, speaking, drawing, and/or writing. This is the lesson 12 of 12 in the unit, Exploring Ice in the Solar System. (View Less)
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Learners will measure temperature of two different surfaces; sand and stone; on a sunny day, make a series of temperature measurements, and plot the results. Extensions include experimenting with different materials, using temperature sensors and... (View More) noncontact infrared thermometers. The activity is analogous with remote sensing of thermal properties in the Saturn system measured by Cassini. (View Less)
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Experiential education panel planned for Alumni Day, Feb. 23
Posted February 14, 2002; 05:22 p.m.
The Princeton's Outdoor Action Program is sponsoring a special panel discussion on education in American schools from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 23, in the Whig Hall Senate Chamber.
The panel, titled "Expeditionary Learning: A Solution for America's Schools," will focus on how some of the new experiential education approaches that are being implemented in schools around the country are improving student performance. It is part of Princetons Alumni Day activities. While most events are open only to members of the University community, this panel is open to the public.
The panelists will include a number of teachers and educators who are Princeton alumni:
Greg Farrell 57 of Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound in Garrison, N.Y., this years recipient of the Josh Miner 43 Experiential Education Award presented annually to a Princeton alumnus(a) who has made significant contributions to the field of experiential education;
Jane Fremon 75 of the Princeton Friends School ;
Jim Garrett 65, a secondary teacher and outdoor educator in Baltimore, Md., who serves as a consultant to the national office of Outward Bound USA ;
Dan Oscar 89 of the Learning Project in New York City ; and
Beccy Siddons 97 of the Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center in Providence, R.I.
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Thai security expert to lecture, May 3
Posted April 27, 2006; 06:06 p.m.
Thai scholar Panitan Wattanayagorn will discuss security issues in
Thailand and Southeast Asia at 3 p.m. (note time change from 4:30 p.m.) Wednesday, May 3, in 16
Robertson Hall.
His talk is titled "Islam and Conflict in Southeast Asia: Terrorism in Southern Thailand."
Wattanayagorn is a professor of international relations at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok. He currently is a visiting professor at the Paul Nitze School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University.
Wattanayagorn advises several defense agencies in Thailand, including the Royal Thai Army, and has written widely on foreign, security and defense policies of Thailand and Southeast Asian countries.
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Education expert to discuss school reform, April 6
Posted April 2, 2004; 10:16 a.m.
A lecture on "Common Sense School Reform" is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, in 16 Robertson Hall.
Speaking will be Frederick Hess, resident scholar and director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute and executive editor of the journal Education Next. He is known for his work on a diverse range of educational issues, including urban education, accountability, charter schooling and school vouchers, educational politics, teacher and administrative licensure, local governance, competition and school improvement.
In his latest book, "Common Sense School Reform" (Palgrave, 2004), Hess criticizes the conventional "status quo" reform efforts and strategies that rest on solutions such as class size reduction, small schools and enhanced professional development. He maintains that real improvement requires common sense reforms that create a culture of competence by rewarding excellence, punishing failure and giving educators the freedom and flexibility to do their work.
The lecture is sponsored by the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs , the Education Research Section and the Program in Ethics and Public Affairs .
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By Hayden Sowers/Special to the NEMS Daily Journal
New Ole Miss Athletic Director Ross Bjork spoke with Hayden Sowers for the Daily Journal after speaking to the Kiwanis Club in Tupelo earlier Friday.
Q: Can you talk about how your time at Ole Miss has gone so far? I know you said you counted and you have been on the job for 88 days now.
A: "It's been going great. A lot of energy around the state. The thing we have going for us right now is the fact that we are undefeated. Coach (Hugh) Freeze and myself and a lot of our new staff have done a lot for our program and getting them excited for what we are trying to build. We know we can get there and we know we will get there it is just a matter of time, but ultimately we have to produce. In the meantime let's get people confident and excited about the program. I think it has gone great and people are excited about the vision and excitement of the program and we just have to keep the momentum going and capture that excitement."
Q: Restructuring of the athletic department has been one of your main things that you talked about wanting to fix. How is that going?
A: "It is early with that, but we have restructured our external relations a bit. We have marketing, UMAA foundation, ticket sales, and game operations under one umbrella now. We hired Steven Ponder from Arizona State to come in and what that does is put everything under a consistent package so how we sell a ticket and how we greet somebody when they come in the gate we need all that looking and sounding the same way so that is one piece of it. We have done some reorganization in our health and sports performance. There will be some other places we touch later, but that just takes more time to analyze and restructure. We will eventually get where we have a nice streamline program department. The first step was that external side and we hit the ground running."
Q: You talked during the luncheon about improvements to the Indoor Practice Facility. What plans are in the works for that facility?
A: "Rehabbing and refurbishing the IPF is our main goal with that right now. It has a great structure and great bones, but we are missing the wow factor. We need to upgrade the dining facility to a full-scale kitchen for our student athlete nutrition and we also need a front door lobby. We need a new team meeting room and a locker room that has a player lounge connected to it. We can expand the weight room. Also the wow factor with the graphics, and that plays back into the lobby area. That is an exciting project for us giving us an edge in football recruiting and we can sell that to our recruits as we are recruiting for 2013 because a lot of the stuff will be done by 2013 season's beginning. The main message there is if you maintain you fall behind so we have to grow and keep pushing it. This is the first step facility wise for that."
Q: Switching gears a little bit here, you talked about the fundraising project and how you are at X amount of dollars and need to be at X amount by September 1. Talk about those specific numbers and when ground will be broken on the new basketball arena.
A: "We feel confident that if we reach 80 million dollars in pledges by the fall, September 1 or a little bit after, that we can start the design process for the arena and accelerate that to break ground by the summer of 2013. Right now we are at 66 million and we have a lot of proposals out there right now to get us over that 80 million dollar hurdle between now and September 1. We hope to get there, and if we don't get there we will be close and then we figure out financially some plans with design packages and all those things to get shovels in the ground next summer."
Q: Outside of Ole Miss athletics here, what is your opinion on the recently approval of a 4-team college football playoff?
A: "My belief is that it is great for college football that we are in the conversation in society meaning that people are always going to be interested in what we are doing with our postseason. The BCS has had its controversy, but people have been talking about it and now we have the new format. I think it's healthy to keep it at a 4 team playoff. If we get to big then you are looking at elongating the season, but keeping it at 4 and giving everyone access to those 4 slots and putting it on a big stage is what I think is great for college football and I am excited about it."
Q: During the luncheon you also talked about the Penn State controversy, what do you think the impact that has on each individual athletic department moving forward?
A: "What it tells you is that you always have to be mindful of the unknown out there. We have to have safeguards in place, background checks with our employees and our camp instructors for our camps that we do now. I think it is a vigilance process and we have to have the mentality that when we do have young people on our campus that we safeguard those young people, because that is what it's all about with this situation, and then we just do things the right way and have the right people working for us and representing us in the right way. I think it is a vigilance, security, legal side that we have to make sure that we are all buttoned up."
Q: Last question, has it hit you yet that you are at the head of an athletic department in the best conference for college athletics in that nation?
A: "You always have to stay humble, and my wife keeps me humble for sure but there is moments when you are driving around campus and you say wow what a great place and we are on the biggest stage in college athletics. There are times where you do have to take a step back and say this is a great opportunity and I am very fortunate and blessed to be here. It has probably gone in cycles, some days it hits me and then some days I say okay we are working on this, this, and this. The fundamentals are the same no matter what program you are at it is all about scale. At Ole Miss obviously the scale is very high being that we are on the highest stage in America."


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My Hands Are On Fire And Other Love Songs (2010)
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One man alone on stage with his banjo. A driving rhythm punctuated by the stomping of boots on a wooden floor. Old Man Luedecke's name and choice of instrument may suggest a world gone by, but the lyrics and melodies that he creates are certainly contemporary. Yet, if you listen carefully, somewhere inside the propulsive grooves, you can still hear the unbroken line that connects Luedecke's music to the bygone world of Dock Boggs, Ralph Stanley and Pete Seeger.
It's a sound that's clearly winning Luedecke more fans. His recent, 'Proof of Love' won the Juno award for the best roots album of 2009, and hot on the tail of that release he recently returned to the studio with Steve Dawson once again assuming production duties. Over the course of three days, the pair - aided and abetted by Keith Lowe on bass, John Raham on drums and bluegrass legend, Tim O'Brien on mandolin, fiddle, and vocals - laid down the tracks for the eleven new songs that make up ' My Hands are on Fire and other love songs.'
The results speak for themselves, and the chemistry between the musicians soar and crackle on every tune. On an album like this one, it's hard to pick a standout track, but hurting has never sounded as sweet as on the cover of Canadian roots legend Willie P. Bennett's 'Caney Fork River' when Luedecke's banjo and O'Brien's mandolin and high lonesome vocals meet at the crossroads of this song Old Man Luedecke's songs inhabit a world removed from time where – as he sings on The Rear Guard, a track from the new album - 'I'm so far behind that I think that I'm first.'
"Good music is honest to its time. The old blues and country artists I love were singing about the world they lived in. When they sang about trains and telephones, they weren't being ironic. It was new and what they saw around them."
"I wanted the songs I write to be catchy, but not at the cost of being true. I hear so many songs that have beautiful melodies, but I don't know what they're about and I can't feel them. I'm not trying to write banjo songs that are really just pop songs just waiting to happen. I try to write about my life in a way that I'd like to read about somebody else's life."
The songs on 'My Hands are on Fire and other love songs' go a long way towards achieving that, and represent a considerable leap in Luedecke's song craft. Each of the ten new tracks rings with roots authenticity, while still retaining a natural and unforced vibe.
For a solo artist, a full band record like this one can be an exciting proposition. As Luedecke explains, "I love the simplicity of being a solo player. But, this time out, I've enjoyed learning to use the studio as a creative place to re-imagine a song. A CD can have its own identity that's distinct from how the songs are presented in a live show. For the first time, with songs like "Woe Betide the doer of the deed: I've had the experience of shaping songs in the studio with these really great players."
"Old Man" is quite a handle for a performer as young as Chris Luedecke to live with. But, after spending a little time with his music, it's doesn't take long to realize that it's a more apt and descriptive moniker than one might first think. The songs he creates are as timeless and solid, contemporary and ageless as the man's vision. "I put the name on my first gig poster and it stuck ", says Luedecke. "In a way, the name gives me the space to be the performer I need to."
It goes without saying that performers like Old Man Luedecke are rare. Intense, committed and blessed with a purity that can't be faked, Old Man Luedecke is the real thing. Honouring, but not trapped by tradition, 'My Hands are on Fire and other love songs' is music for the ages.
Keep your ears open for when this old man comes rolling into your town.


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Tatneft Cup Results From Both Events This Week
- Written by Rian Scalia
The new season of the Tatneft Cup tournaments kicked off this week, with events taking place in its home of Kazan, Russia on November 29 and today. In total, there were four 70kg fights, four 80kg fights and four heavyweight fights, split between the two events.
We'll start off with the November 29 event, which as of now, all the videos are up on Tatneft's Youtube channel. The 70kg fights resulted in a pair of knockouts, as Tadas Jonkus stopped former Buakaw opponent Abdoul Toure in the first round, while Farkhad Ahmenjanov defeated Russia's Artur Alimirzoev with a series of liver shots in the second round.
At 80kg, Cheick Sidibe stopped Alexandros Chatzichronoglou in the fourth round after a sustained attack of knees to the body over the course of the entire fight, forcing Chatzichronoglou's corner to throw in the towel. In the other fight at the weight, Tatneft veteran Stanislaw Zaniewski took a decision against Rinat Akhmetov over four rounds.
Both heavyweight fights ended in decision, with Hicham Achalhi defeating late replacement Khanif Mirzamagomedov and Mikhail Tyuterev beating Elmir Mehic.
70kg: Tadas Jonkus def. Abdoul Toure by KO in Round 1.
70kg: Farkhad Ahmenjanov def. Artur Alimirzoev by KO in Round 2.
80kg: Cheick Sidibe def. Alexandros Chatzichronoglou by TKO (Towel) in Round 4.
80kg: Stanislaw Zaniewski def. Rinat Akhmetov by decision.
Today's event also saw its fair share of knockouts. At 70kg, Slovenia's Samo Petje scored a fourth round KO over Thailand's Robert "The Terminator" (formerly Kaennorsing). The other 70kg fight saw an under the radar upset, as Vyacheslav Borschev knocked out Ait Said in the fourth round.
80kg saw another Slovenian win, as Miran Fabjan scored a knockdown over Leonildo Evora to get a decision win. Another KO took place at 80kg, as Marino Schouten knocked out Ekapop Sor Klinmee in the first round.
Two first round knockouts took place at heavyweight, as Igor Bugaenko beat Eduardo Maiorino and Turpal Tokaev defeated Mantas Rimdeika.
70kg: Samo Petje def. Robert The Terminator by KO in Round 4.
70kg: Vyacheslav Borschev def. Ait Said by KO in Round 4.
80kg: Miran Fabjan def. Leonildo Evora by decision.
80kg: Marino Schouten def. Ekapop Sor Klinmee by decision.
HW: Igor Bugaenko def. Eduardo Maiorino by KO in Round 1.
HW: Turpal Tokaev def. Mantas Rimdeika by KO in Round 1.


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Date Posted: February 8, 2009 - 9:52 pm by: coffeeboy
|Jessica Biel
Being stuck in a room full of geeks is probably one of Jessica Biel's worst nightmares, but she seems to have been in good spirits presenting the Scientific and Technical Awards of the Oscars. The untelevised event happens without much fanfare or press coverage, so Jessica had no trouble fielding off questions about boyfriend Justin Timberlake. While a proposal seems a ways off, Jess isn't holding her breath. Right now she's focused on movies, with four of her films being released this year, including David O'Russel's much awaited Nailed. But who knows, JT might grow a pair and pop the question. Let's just hope that when he does, he'll still allow naked pictures of Jessica Biel to circulate the 'net.
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Teachers outraged; Cops believe no crime committed
Valdez City Schools Custodian Supervisor John Vergere and custodian Steve Winn tendered their resignations to the district superintendent, Jacob Jensen, early Friday morning after it was revealed the pair was involved with planting hidden video cameras--one in the teachers' lounge at George Gilson Junior High School and one in a janitor's closet at Valdez High School.
Jensen said he was shocked and outraged at the discovery and would never have allowed secret surveillance of any kind to occur on school property.
The discovery of the cameras was made Tuesday evening, April 17, when a custodian at Gilson Junior High called principal Rod Morrison at his home saying she believed she had found a camera hidden in a ceiling tile directly above a computer, which is often used by custodial staff.
Morrison said he rushed to the school where he and the custodian did indeed find a well hidden camera- often referred to as a pinhole camera - with its lens pointing directly down to a seat in front of the computer.
"'I can't believe I just found that,'" Morrison quoted himself as saying in the first minutes after the discovery of the first camera.
Morrison says he immediately called Bill Comer, Valdez Police Chief, and Superintendent Jensen.
A second video camera was found in one of the many custodial closets at Valdez High School. That camera was hidden in a digital clock.
Jensen says the camera hidden in the clock was found after he asked another custodial staff member if he knew anything about cameras hidden in the schools. The custodian knew all about the cameras and led the administrators to the camera built into a clock inside the custodial closet.
Both cameras were connected to hidden computers where images from the cameras were downloaded.
Jensen said he turned the cameras and computers over to Valdez Police the next morning, along with a number of discs believed to contain digital images collected by the cameras.
The fact Jensen had overnight possession of the cameras and other evidence has fueled suspicions of many school employees that there is more to the story than administrators are saying.
Comer said he called the district attorney's office at 8 p.m. Tuesday evening to see what – if any - criminal offences were likely to have occurred and believes Jensen has handled the situation properly.
"He's been taking corrective actions as best he can," Comer said, and stressed that he believed "no compromising photos or videos," were taken.
A preliminary investigation by the school district and police has revealed the alleged targets of the spying to be custodial staff that supervisors suspected of illicit computer use during work hours and possible petty thefts at Valdez High School.
Comer described the images viewed so far as "hokey and cheesy stuff" and all evidence collected so far points fingers directly at a custodial supervisor spying on other custodial staff.
While the legality of the hidden cameras is in question, Comer said he believes the hidden cameras did not constitute a criminal act.
He also said that unless it can be determined the images were used to extort, coerce or in any way blackmail other people, no criminal offence occurred, though civil legal action could come into play.
"They (the district attorney's office) agree with me," Comer said, "There is not a crime per se."
He also said his department is conducting a "courtesy investigation" to help the district sort out the situation as he currently does not have evidence of criminal offenses.
"It's a personnel issue at the schools," Comer said.
Many teachers and other school staff have told other media outlets they believe there may have been numerous cameras hidden throughout the district's three schools though no evidence to support that allegation has surfaced.
However, numerous witnesses say the hidden camera found in the custodial closet of Valdez High School was disguised as a digital clock. It is claimed the same clock had been located in the Gilson Junior High teacher's lounge – some say as few as two days before it was discovered in the custodial closet at Valdez High School.
It is unknown how long the camera-in-the-clock had been located in the Gilson Junior High teacher's lounge. It is also unknown at this point how or when either camera was prompted to record.
Jensen first said he believed the video cameras were set to take periodic still photos either on a timer or a motion sensor, but Comer said evidence in police possession shows actual video images.
"It's pretty low-grade video equipment," Comer said.
Staff privacy in the teachers' lounge is only the tip of the iceberg at the junior high.
The room often doubles as a testing room for students. Two weeks ago, April 3-5, some students took mandatory Standards Based Assessments tests in the room and electronic monitoring is strictly forbidden by state testing standards. It is also unclear at this point whether or not the secret cameras were in the room at the time of the testing and if so, whether or not students were recorded during the testing.
"We do a lot of things in there," one staff member said who asked for anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the subject. "We also have teams that come over and sleep in that room," the staff member said. "That leaves a lot of questions."
Students visiting Valdez from other school districts have also used the room as makeshift sleeping accommodations, causing further worry among school officials and teachers.
District officials and police have stressed that it is highly unlikely students were targeted or recorded by the cameras and urged parents to talk to teachers with any concerns.
Assurances by Jensen and other top school officials that teachers and students were not targeted or taped appears to have done little to reassure educators, many of whom made strong telephone statements to TV reporters accusing the district of having large numbers of cameras planted throughout the schools and violating trust.
Comer said Valdez police made a sweep of the junior and senior high schools Wednesday night at Jensen's request and no evidence of additional surveillance equipment of any kind was found.
"We had our maintenance guys check everything," Morrison said, and he believes the schools are free of electronic surveillance devices.
Dr. Elizabeth Balcerek, principal at Valdez High School agreed with Morrison.
Christopher Bennett, principal of Hermon Hutchens Elementary School stated that he believes no recording devices of any kind are or have been placed at his school.
"We found no evidence there," Bennett said, "No one's found anything."
So I must ask why haven't the State Troopers or the FBI been brought in to actually investigate this crime? There should be no courtesy anything here. This is a serious issue that must be handled by the proper department. Please don't insult the public that this is anything other than a crime.
04/21/2012, 4:18 pm
Our story contains factual information as a counterbalance to the sensationalized hysteria reported on no less than two Anchorage TV stations.
04/20/2012, 8:35 pm
If cameras had been found in places that were not solely custodial-related, I would think something foul was going on, but with the facts we have available to us, it does seem that a head custodian was simply spying on his or her staff. Aside from that being ethically dubious, I don't see this as an incident that needs to be blown out of proportion. Please, don't start rumors that have no basis on reality. This is a small town. There's enough gossip already.
04/20/2012, 8:31 pm
Seems that some of this story is missing...and what is missing sure is sending up a smell. Wonder why there seems to be no implication of the superintendent if he really did take all the evidence home with him for a night? School Board policy or no...seems to be a violation of ethics or someones rights or why would staff be put on leave. Parents should be screaming!!! How do they know that students were not recorded (and who knows where those images ended up), targeted or not.
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By Ben Levisohn
The last three months have been tough for Macau-oriented gaming stocks. Is it time for a comeback or more disappointment? For those sitting on the fence, today won't make the decision any easier.
Bloomberg this morning reports that Macau's gambling revenue–which has surged during the first half of the year–is set to slow:
Macau gaming receipts are expected to see a "visible" slowdown in the second half of the year as high-stake gamblers contribute a smaller percentage of casino revenue, the city's monetary authority said.
The VIP gaming segment, which caters to gamblers playing for high stakes, has been losing market share to the mass market, slowing overall industry growth, the Macau's Monetary Authority said in a July research bulletin on its website.
Citigroup's Anil Daswani, however, believes the shift to mass at the expense of VIP is a good thing:
With the increase in immigration handling capacity, visitors to Macau can spend more time at the gaming tables. As such, our mass GGR growth estimates of 28% and 17% in 2H13 and 2014 could prove conservative (vs. +30% YTD). Meanwhile, VIP growth in June (+18% YoY) was the strongest since January 2012. VIP volume has showed positive YoY growth in seven of the last eight months. Even if VIP growth slows again, the negative impact on Macau's EBITDA would likely be limited, as VIP represents only ~30% of total EBITDA.
RBC's John Kempf, meanwhile, is puzzled by the market's lack of respect for Macau's gaming market:


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West Virginia Ski Vacations
At Canaan Valley Resort, your winter recreation and relaxation options are plentiful. Downhill skiers and snowboarders of all levels will love the 47 slopes and trails at our West Virginia resort.
With a vertical drop of 850 feet and over 180″ of average annual snowfall, families of all ages can enjoy snowboarding, skiing, XC skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, or even snow tubing in the tubing park, at Canaan Valley Resort. After a long day on the slopes – relax in one of our NEW 160 Guest Rooms or Fireplace Suites. Situated less than 3 hours from Charleston, WV and Pittsburgh, PA; and now 2.5 hours from DC/NOVA metro area – it's a great time to rediscover Canaan, the place for affordable winter family fun!


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Braided and fruit-filled, these shapely coffee cakes are perfect for entertaining or giving as gifts. This delicious recipe is from the award-winning Betty Crocker's Best Christmas Cookbook.
Use holiday cellophane found in party stores to wrap the homemade specialties you plan to place beneath someone's Christmas tree. Jingle bells attached to bright ribbons can tie up the package.
To keep dried fruit from sticking to your chopping knife, rub the sides of the blade with a little vegetable oil.
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Average monthly weather in Kamloops, Canada
What's the best time to go to Kamloops in Canada? Here are some annual weather facts we collected from our historical climate data:
* Data from nearest weather station: Seattle, United States of America (386.2 KM).
- The months June, July, August and September have nice weather with a good average temperature.
- Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February, November and December.
- On average, the warmest month is July.
- On average, the coolest month is January.
- December is the wettest month. This month should be avoided if you don't like too much rain.
- July is the driest month.
* Data from nearest weather station: Seattle, United States of America (386.2 KM).
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OCHA expands presence in Eurasia
After five years of working in Central Asia, OCHA expanded its presence in the region earlier this year to include countries in the Caucasus. Called the OCHA Regional Office for the Caucasus and Central Asia (ROCCA), the office now handles emergencies and crises in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
Immediately following the expansion, a ROCCA team deployed to the Caucasus for an introductory visit. The ROCCA Head of Office, Marcel Vaessen, and Humanitarian Affairs Officer Tamar Japaridze met Government officials, United Nations agencies and humanitarian partners to discuss critical issues relating to disaster preparedness and response in the region.
"The Caucasus region requires our dedicated attention," said Mr. Vaessen. "Unresolved conflict situations, destructive earthquakes and technological disasters are just a few of the hazards threatening this vulnerable region."
Since its expansion, OCHA has been actively engaged in humanitarian issues in the region and building partnerships with local and international aid organizations. In June, UN agencies, the Georgian Government, donors, international NGOs and the Georgian Red Cross Society discussed issues related to common emergency response preparedness at the inter-agency contingency planning (IACP) workshop. All participants agreed on the need to better coordinate agencies' roles and responsibilities during emergencies.
In July, ROCCA held an IACP/ crisis communications workshop in Yerevan, where UN agencies and humanitarian partners discussed potential threats, emergency scenarios and common issues that typically arise during major emergencies. They also discussed how the humanitarian community can better align its individual organizational plans to support the Government's efforts during major disasters.
ROCCA has identified Azerbaijan as a potential emerging humanitarian donor in the region, and actively supports the development of its recently established aid institution–the Azerbaijan International Development Agency (AIDA).
ROCCA regularly analyses humanitarian aid flows in the region and publishes a quarterly regional humanitarian funding update. The update is based on the latest information reported to the Financial Tracking Service, and it highlights the importance of humanitarian aid provided to and by the region.


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I have a 4 year old black female and we have a small problem on running cold blinds. When I put my hand down in front of her she will lock in on that direction but she doesn't always run in that direction. And when she does run in that direction she's kind of unsure. Like she doesn't trust me that there's a duck out there. And she usually runs out 30-50 yards and starts to pop. She typically handles nicely and whistle sits like a champ. We have ran pattern blinds til were blue in the face, but when we set up for a cold blind it's always the same thing. This past weekend we got our HR title and I feel like we need to work on this before we step up to finished test.
Are there any drills that we can run that would help her gain more confidence in running blinds and also running in the direction of my hand?


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Institutional Advancement | Alumni Relations | Career Services | Casa Ortiz | Student CenterMenu
The following is a list of the Texas A&M International University Endowed Scholarships. For more information on contributing to an existing scholarship or setting up an endowed scholarship in your name or in the name of a person of your choice, please contact, Candy Hein, Vice President for Institutional Advancement.
Eduardo Garza and his family established in 2000 a $25,000 endowment for students pursuing degrees in Business and international Trade. Mr. Garza empathizes with today's students and strongly feels that by contributing to the betterment of their education, he and his family are contributing to the betterment of this community.
The Border Chapter API was organized and chartered in 1983 by local oil field service companies and a local independent operator. A primary reason for organizing was to foster a spirit of economic cooperation among those directly engaged in the petroleum industry by promoting a free exchange of ideas among members. In 1993, the Border Chapter of the American Petroleum Institute helped to assure the higher education dreams of TAMIU students through a gift in the amount of $30,000.
Peter Jr., and Carlos Arguindegui, owners of Arguindegui Oil Company established a $25,000 endowment for business majors. The local business celebrated their 60th anniversary in 2002. Both brothers are proud A&M former students who believe that by supporting the local scholarship needs at TAMIU, they support the greater Texas A&M University System as a whole. Between them, the brothers have four adult children who have graduated from or attended A&M, and understand the costs of higher education.
This scholarship was created in 1986 by the Benavides Family in honor of Anita G. Benavides. Anita Garcia Benavides was a descendent of the founder of Laredo, Don Tomas Sanchez. Eleven descendants of Don Tomas have been mayor of Laredo, and many of them served in other capacities, including representatives in Austin, and Sheriffs and Judges in Webb County. In 1995, C. Y. Benavides, Jr. established the endowment to assist students furthering their studies at Texas A&M International University and continues to make donations that have seen it grow to $50,000 account.
Joe Brand opened his first store in Laredo in 1935 and has been identified across the country as a high fashion trend-setter for decades. By his mid-career he played a pivotal role in making Laredo a merchandizing Mecca by providing the latest fashions in famous brand names to which people travel long distances to shop. In 1995, Mrs. Josephine Brand established an endowment of $50,000 in her late husband's name.
Bob Bullock, a native of Hillsboro, Texas died at the age of 69 after a career in state government spanning more than four decades that begin in 1956. He served as Member of the Texas State House of Representatives; Secretary of the State of Texas, Texas State Comptroller and Lieutenant Governor of Texas. Upon his retirement from public office in 1998, he established a $25,000 scholarship fund and gave the Killam Library copies of his papers, speeches and press releases during his tenure as Secretary of State. He was very instrumental in acquiring legislation to establish Texas A&M International University as a four year institution.
A gift of $25,000 was given in 1998 by the Canseco Foundation in memory of Dr. F. M. Canseco. The family also made a multi-million dollar gift to TAMIU in 1995, the first of its kind in the history of the University, and this gift served as a catalyst to subsequent gifts that helped the state's newest four-year university move forward. Dr. Canseco practiced medicine as a general practitioner and surgeon for over 56 years in Laredo where he and his wife Consuelo raised eight children: Consuelo, Francisco, Guillermo, Patricia, Cecilia, Carlos, Margarita, and Jorge. Dr. Canseco was a caring health provider who was a firm believer in the importance of a solid and diverse education.
In 1996 a gift of $25,000 was given by The Coca-Cola Foundation to establish an endowment that would secure financial support for the Coca-Cola Education Scholars, junior and senior level students pursuing degrees in education. The Coca-Cola Foundation is the philanthropic arm of The Coca-Cola Company that serves as the worlds most recognized trademarks and one of the largest nonalcoholic beverage companies.
In 1998, NBC of Laredo established a $25,000 endowment to support scholarships for graduate students attending the College of Business Administration. In 2001, Commerce Bank acquired all NBC's assets and liabilities and therefore became the Commerce Bank Scholarship Endowment.
In 1998, real estate and affordable housing developer Bill Skeen surprised State Representative Henry Cuellar with an endowed scholarship in his name in celebration of having completed his doctoral degree. Cuellar, who is a TAMIU alumnus with masters in international trade, served seven terms as state representative, was former Secretary of State and is now a Congressional candidate.
Family and friends of Luz Maria Davila established a memorial scholarship in her name in 1997. She had been a Spanish teacher at Martin High School for over 13 years and Assistant Principal at Ryan Elementary for a year. At the time of her death, she lacked three hours towards her doctorate in Spanish Literature from Arizona State University. This scholarship is designated for students who have graduated from Martin High School.
In 1998, Ike and Doris Epstein established an endowed scholarship in the amount of $50,000 for nursing students. Mr. and Mrs. Epstein are owners of Dr. Ike's and Globetrotter Travel in Laredo and have been lifelong supporters of civic organizations.
Robert Talton, former plant manager of Ford in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, was instrumental in 1995 in securing the support of the Ford Motor Company for a $25,000 endowed scholarship. Preference was to be given to a Mexican Nationals studying in the College of Business Administration and the Graduate School of International Trade and Business Administration.
Yolanda and Albert Friedman established an endowed general scholarship in 1995. They were among Laredo's leading downtown business merchants. The Friedman's owned and operated Lucille's Shop, a popular clothing store for children. She devoted more than 40 years to local volunteer services and founded the non-profit organization, Cancer Patient Services of Laredo, to help victims of cancer and their families. They were married for 49 years and had three children: Roselynne, Laurence and Adrienne.
Lifelong Laredo resident, Emilia Rodriguez Garcia was one of the first in her family to attend college, graduated from Incarnate Word College in San Antonio in 1945, and returned to teach math at Martin High School. She later was one of the founding teachers at Lamar Jr. High where she worked until her retirement in 1982. The widow of Eduardo Garcia and mother of five sons, Emilia has dedicated her life as an advocate for family values, spiritual awareness, and higher education. Her legacy through this endowment will encourage young Laredoans to pursue careers as educators.
In 1997 an endowment fund was established through a federal grant by Dr. Khosrow Fatemi, Dean of COBA and the College of Business Administration Advisory Board to secure the educational future of graduate business.
In 1995 Anzon, Inc. in Laredo, prior to being purchased by Great Lakes, established an endowment of $35,000 designated for students seeking degrees in math and science. Today, Great Lakes Chemical Corporation develops and delivers specialty chemical solutions throughout the world.
This endowment was established in 1997 for students seeking a career in education. Adela Guerra, born in New York City and raised in Mexico City, was an accomplished dancer who contributed her time and talents toward worthy causes throughout her life. A staunch believer in the liberating force of education, she and her husband, Manuel Guerra, a Foreign Service officer, traveled and lived overseas for almost 30 years. She taught children in places as diverse as Liberia, Italy and Columbia, and through her love of children and education, made a difference during her life.
A gift of $50,000 was given in 1998 to support needy students seeking a career in nursing. This gift has help fill a critical need for highly trained nurses on the border. This endowed scholarship was established in memory of N.D. and Felicia M. Hachar.
The Daniel B. Hastings, Inc. Endowment was established in 1997 by Gloria Montemayor Hastings and Daniel Benjamin Hastings, Jr. The endowment was established in memory of the Jovita Perez the company's Founder and Daniel B. Hastings, Sr. who jointly opened the business in 1939. The Hastings are committed to higher education, TAMIU, and more specifically, to deserving graduate students wishing to further their education with degrees from the College of Business Administration. Daniel B. Hastings, Inc. has been providing service to the international community for over 71 years, and Daniel B. Hastings, Jr., a third general U.S. Customs Broker, has been leading the way at its President and Owner for the past 38 years. The company continues with its fourth generation customs brokers with offices at the five principal Ports of Entry on the Texas-Mexico border: El Paso, Eagle Pass, Laredo (Corporate Headquarters), McAllen, and Brownsville.
In 1995, J. J. and Minnie Dora Bunn Haynes established an endowed scholarship on behalf of their only daughter, Minnie Dora. Born and raised in Laredo, Minnie graduated from SMU in 2002 with a major in political science and received her master's at The University of Texas in San Antonio in political science and communications in 2004. Mr. and Mrs. Haynes were alumni of the former Texas A&I University at Laredo and strong supporters of the name change to Texas A&M International University and its establishment as a four-year institution.
Since 1971, Charles Butt has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of H-E-B, one of the largest independently owned companies in the nation with stores in Texas and Northern Mexico. H-E-B began in 1905 as a small family store in Kerrville, Texas. H-E-B donates to charitable causes, among them education, health care, social services, recreation and the arts. They established a scholarship fund in 1997 for the amount of $50,000. This gift will be used to provide scholarships to graduate students pursuing a degree from the College of Business Administration.
Lacey Cigarroa Keck, a 2006 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, was also a student at Texas A&M International University. While at TAMIU, Lacey was especially inspired and lifted by the teaching of Dr. Deborah Blackwell. From her earliest years, Lacey aspired to become teacher. At the time of her death, she had completed her first year of kindergarten teaching. Lacey had a passion for early childhood education and for her community, believing that a solid beginning makes possible subsequent years of academic success. Her family and friends established this endowment in Lacey's honor for the benefit of a student planning a career in teaching.
Mr. and Mrs. Racliffe Killam established a $110,000 endowment to be recorded as the O. W. Killam Scholarship Fund. O. W. Killam, ushered in the South oil boom of the 1920's. In 1921, together with Colon Schott, Killam started development work in Webb County. He also founded Mirando City that same year and established the Texpapa Pipeline Company and later the Misko Refineries. This gift is for students expressing a desire to pursue a career in the oil and gas industry.
The Laredo Daybreak Rotary Club, founded in 1984, made history in 1996 when they presented TAMIU with the largest endowed scholarship the University had ever received of $100,000. The funds were established from monies raised through their annual raffle.
The objective of this non-profit association is to further the business and interests of Licensed U.S. Customs Brokers. They encourage the maintenance of professionalism within their industry and reasonable and equitable administration of import and export laws and regulations. In 2001, the association, under the presidency of Guadalupe R. Canales, established an endowment for undergraduate students majoring in business with a preference given to students in International Trade.
The Laredo Manufacturers Association serves a diverse area of industrial, logistical and service growth in South Texas and Northern Mexico with emphasis on industrial attraction, job creation and the enhancement and expansion of existing business. One of the goals of the LMA is the improvement of local technical and educational programs. A $50,000 gift was established in 1999 to help deserving students attending TAMIU.
The Laredo Rotary Club, made up of business leaders from different vocations, fosters fellowship and goodwill within its membership and the community. In 2001, under the direction of then President George Royle Wright an endowed scholarship for undergraduate students in the amount of $30,000 was established. This money was then matched through a Title V grant.
The Laredo Rotary Club, made up of business leaders from different vocations, fosters fellowship and goodwill within its membership and the community. In 2010, under the direction of then President Jim Williams an endowed scholarship for undergraduate students to succeed and complete science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) degrees in the amount of $63,000 was established. This money was then matched through a U. S. Department of Education grant focused on STEM -- Recruitment, Retention and Graduation.
The Oscar M. Laurel Family has established a $1,000,000 Scholarship Endowment in his name to primarily benefit students who are the first generation in their immediate family to attend college. Mr. Laurel was a renowned lawyer and public servant who served as a member of the Texas Legislature, District Attorney for the 49th Judicial District, and Executive Director of the Texas Good Neighbor Commission. He also was a Charter Member of the National Transportation Safety Board in Washington, D.C. by appointment of President Lyndon B. Johnson. It is his tenure as National President of League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) in the 1950's that the family specifically commemorates with this Endowment. His widow, Elsa G. Laurel, explained: "Oscar always felt access to a good education was the key to success and advancement and so the focus of his tenure as LULAC President was to travel the country to organize local scholarship programs and promote the benefits of a formal education." Recipients will be known as "Oscar M. Laurel Scholars" and receive full tuition and fees at Texas A&M International University.
Named one of the five "Women of the Year" in 1995 by Laredo Morning Times, Dr. Lowry set historical standards for care in Laredo. Lowry was one of the first women admitted to Rice University, graduating in 1919 with a bachelor's degree, receiving her medical degree in 1928 from the University of Texas at Galveston. Lowry was also the school doctor for the Laredo Independent School District, and delivered more than 20,000 babies by the time she retired at 88. This scholarship endowment will provide students seeking a degree in pre-med or pre-veterinarian careers who meet federal guidelines, graduated from a High School with no less than a 95 average, maintain a 3.5 GPA, and have an acceptance into the Early Medical School Acceptance or Joint Admission Program. The scholarship is funded by Dr. Lowry's grandson, local banker and rancher Albert T. Lowry and his wife Diana S. Lowry, hoping for students to be inspired by his grandmothers example.
The Laredo Rotary Club and Gary Jacobs established a memorial scholarship for Max Mandel who had been a lifetime Rotarian and Jacob's father-in-law. These monies were matched by the University with a Title V grant. Mr. Mandel provided the leadership in the early efforts to secure community support for a four-year institution in Laredo and financial support for the University Foundation. A graduate of the University of Texas Law School, he moved to Laredo in 1930 and went into banking, helping to lay the foundation for the Laredo National Bank to be one of the state's major financial centers.
A gift of $40,000 was given in 1995 by the Miles Group and Herman Miles Trucking Graduate Business Fellowship. This scholarship was created to secure financial support for graduate students pursuing degrees from the College of Business Administration.
This endowed scholarship was established in November of 2000 by Brian and Sandra O'Brien and Tony Sanchez, Jr. to assist students from Eagle Pass and Maverick County attending TAMIU. Sanchez and O'Brien were partners in the Sanchez-O'Brien Oil and Gas Company for over 25 years.
Mrs. Lasker O'Keefe Hereford established a $10,000 scholarship fund in 1998 in her parents' name, Herman B. and Lilla May Beaman O'Keefe. Mr. O'Keefe came to Laredo around 1920 after World War I, met and married his wife. They became landowners and growers of onions and tomatoes on the Nopalosa Farm.
Pan American Express is a full service transportation company offering truck and trailer service between Canada, Mexico and the United States. The company, then under the ownership of Arturo Volpe, established an endowment for the son or daughter of a Pan American Express, Inc. employee or to a qualifying student pursuing a business degree in transportation and logistics.
Mr. Bill Green, Publisher of The Laredo Morning Times, established the Jim Parish Memorial Scholarship for students majoring in communications. Parish, who spent 37 years as a general assignment reporter, served as a liaison to the different business and civic organizations and reported on their activities. His personal touch in many of his notebook accounts endeared his byline to hundreds of readers. He died in 1998 at the age of 76.
Mrs. Minnie Ramirez and her three children, Carmen, Minita, and Roberto established a scholarship in her husband's and father's name that was matched by Title V. Minnie and Roberto A. Ramirez are the proud owners of Carmin's Flower and Gift Shop which began as a dream in 1964 in San Ignacio, Texas. The two of them worked long and hard hours but together they knew they could conquer anything.
In 1997, a $100,000 endowment was established in memory of Dr. Sandra Richard for students in International Trade and College of Business. Dr. Richard began her career at Texas A&M International University in 1980 where she served as an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Division of Business Administration. At the time of her death, she was developing the University's first doctoral program in International Trade, and it was fitting that this endowed scholarship be named in her honor.
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In the spring of 2002, Hank and Elizabeth Sames established the Sames Scholars Program at Texas A&M International University. Their thinking was expansive, unclouded, inspiring. Laredoans have to band together to improve our community," they explained, "Unless we do a better job of educating our people, Laredo will never grow and develop as we would hope. We want to create a program to help ensure that students who might not otherwise make it to college in fact finish high school and continue their studies." When the program reaches full capacity, 48 students will each year receive tuition and fees for their college education, a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Hank Sames.
An endowment in the memory of Carroll E. Summers, III was established by his parents and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Summers, Jr. and Mr. Ernest M. and Mrs. Lilia Longoria Bruni and Mrs. Carroll E. Summers, Sr. in 1997. To date, there is over $80,000 in the endowment. Preference is given to students pursuing a career in a health-related field.
In 2002, the Alumni Association made an initial gift of $13,000 which was matched with a gift of $12,500 from the Laredo Rotary Club to establish an endowment. The University then matched the entire amount with monies from the Title V grant. The TAMIU Alumni Association promotes and preserves a close relationship between the alumni, the community, and the University by supporting the mission of the University, and seeking funds in support of educational programs.
The Aldo Tatangelo Endowed Scholarship in Public Administration for $25,000 was established in 2000. Tatangelo served as Laredo's mayor from 1978 to 1990. Although a successful businessman, originally from Rhode Island, he moved with equal ease from boardrooms to barrios and earned the respect and admiration of Laredoans.
In 1997, Transportation Services, Inc. gave a $40,000 scholarship for graduate students attending Texas A&M International University pursuing a degree from the College of Business Administration.
The Union Pacific Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Union Pacific Corporation and Union Pacific Railroad. Union Pacific Corporation is one of America's leading transportation companies and Union Pacific Railroad is the largest railroad in North America. The Foundation is not endowed, but is funded each year from operating profit of Union Pacific Corporation. A gift of $20,000 was given in 1994 to establish the Union Pacific Endowed Scholarship. The endowment will be used to proved scholarships to graduate students in International Logistics and undergraduate students in Transportation and Logistics.
Texas A&M International University students pursuing degrees in business and international trade have a corporate partner that promises to help them realize their higher education dreams. Uni-Trade Forwarding, L.C., a local freight forwarding agency serving Laredo for over 14 years established the Uni-Trade Forwarding, L.C. Endowed President's Scholarship Fund in 2000. Eduardo Garza, who serves as founder and chairman of the Board, is an avid supporter of the Texas A&M International University.
In 1998 this endowed scholarship was given to Texas A&M International University by Wells Fargo, formerly, Norwest Bank. A gift totaling $25,000 was established as the Texas A&M International University President's Scholarship endowed Fund. The endowment was established to assist a student pursuing a major in economics and/or finance. Wells Fargo is a diversified financial services company providing banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and consumer finance from 5,900+ stores, the internet and other distribution channels across North America and elsewhere internationally. Wells Fargo has $397 billion in assets and 143,000 team members. Wells Fargo is one of the United States' top-40 largest private employers and ranked fifth in assets and fourth in market value of their stock.
In 2001 the Women's City Club of Laredo established an endowed fund to promote scholarships in nursing. This is a non-profit organization, founded in 1949, that supports and works with existing programs that improve community life.
George Royle and Nancy Wright are the proud parents of seven children, all of who have obtained baccalaureate degrees. He is a native Laredoan who graduated from Martin High School and the former Texas A&I in Kingsville and has been an insurance agent and real estate broker for 43 years. His wife, Nancy, is originally from Zanesville, Ohio and has lived in Laredo for 43 years where she has taught for 25 years. She received her bachelors and masters degrees from Laredo State University. Royle served as president of Laredo Rotary Club for 2001-2002 and was honored as one of four chosen from 31,000 Rotary clubs as the Most Distinguished Club Presidents.
The Renato Zapata/IGNC scholarship was established in his honor by his children Renato Zapata, Jr., Javier A. Zapata, M.D. and Mariangela Zapata Holliday and the International Good Neighbor Council. As one of the founders of the IGNC, he encouraged a broad understanding and warm relations between Mexico and the United States. Throughout his lifetime he was dedicated to working with many other local organizations to promote Laredo. In 1944 he founded the Renato Zapata Y Cia. which is one of today's leading freight forwarders in Laredo, Texas, and was involved in the operations until his death in 1959.
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A ridiculous 10-3 game in Philadelphia featured seven power-play goals – four by the Penguins, who chased Ilya Bryzgalov and scored five unanswered goals in the second period to take control of Game 4.
The Penguins avoid an ignominious sweep and head home for Game 5 on Friday.
In Ottawa, a 2-2 goaltender's duel between Henrik Lundqvist and Craig Anderson ended with Kyle Turris's spectacular wrister 2:42 into overtime.
Line of the Night from habsfanO: Flyers played tonight like this Dick Clark thing really upset them


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The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine offers a broad range of learning opportunities to prepare students for a variety of medical careers. An important educational experience for some students is participation in basic science or clinical research. This report, prepared through the Educational Policy Council (EPC) and the Research Policy Committee (RPC), has the following objectives:
The purpose of this document is to encourage students to become involved in substantive projects.
Qualified and interested students are encouraged to participate in mentored research projects. Although participating in research during medical school is not an academic requirement, personal involvement in a research project at this stage of career development has high educational value. Designing a project, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting the conclusions allows the student to apply prospective scientific thought processes, more fully appreciate evidence-based medicine, and experience the practical difficulties inherent in carrying a project to completion. This type of experience will also teach to more carefully evaluate published articles in deciding whether to incorporate new findings into their clinical practice. Further, research experience may expand students' future career opportunities in the choice of residencies or careers in academic medicine.
Motivation to engage in a student research project may come from several sources. A student may simply want limited exposure to research in order to better understand the research process. Some students may welcome the opportunity to work with a specific faculty member or in an area of personal interest. Students may wish to pursue career development in basic or clinical research.
A medical student interested in research should first contact a faculty member who is interested in being a faculty mentor to discuss his or her interest in conducting a research project. A list of faculty mentors is available on the web page of the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs.
Students may become involved in research at several levels. First year medical students can participate in the Mentored Professional Educational Experience (MPEE) program during the summer between their first and second years. Information about the MPEE program is available on the SIU and SIU SOM Websites. In other years, students in the third or fourth years may choose a currently available two- to four-week elective with a specific faculty member. This sort of elective is valuable, yet represents only a brief introductory experience. Students may choose to pursue their projects more extensively and independently, without elective credit. This sort of long-term project often is more rewarding and productive. Elective credit for all research, whether performed on school or on personal time, requires prior approval of the Year 3 or Year 4 Committee as applicable. Each student will be allowed a maximum amount of research elective credit. The student should be aware that to complete a research project, including preparation for presentation or publication may require time in addition to the elective time.
To encourage elective participation in significant research, students must be aware of research possibilities and appropriate awards must be available as described later in this document.
Additional Degree Possibilities In addition to the M.D. degree, some students may wish to obtain degrees that include research experience and training. For further information on this possibility, the student should contact the Associate Dean for Student Affairs.
Students seeking brief (2-4 week) electives directly or indirectly related to research should apply in the usual fashion through the Year 3 or Year 4 Elective Committee.
Students seeking major time commitment for elective research should follow the guidelines outlined in this report. All projects should have both scientific and educational merit. Choosing a major research elective is a privilege and a challenge, and marginal students would be better served by focusing on electives more clearly germane to graduation. Therefore, research electives should be approved on an individual basis by the Year 3 or Year 4 Committees using suggestions outlined below. Students will be held accountable for their projects in order to receive elective credit and must receive certification of satisfactory performance by the faculty mentor.
While recognizing that a "critical time block" is necessary to successfully complete a project, other electives are also important for a balanced medical education. Three months of uninterrupted research is considered to be a reasonable maximum time period. Elective research time can be combined with other part-time electives. Actual time involved, however, should be approved in advance by an individual faculty member as well as by the Year 3 or Year 4 Committees. With the agreement of the mentor, students are also free to pursue non-elective research activities on vacation or other personal time, and some students may choose to engage in part-time research throughout their medical school careers. Some students may choose a research elective in year four to complete an ongoing project.
The faculty and the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs hold major responsibility for encouraging student research. Faculty members are responsible for supervising student research, while the major responsibility for regulating student research lies with the Year 3 and Year 4 Committees.
Faculty members are surveyed annually regarding their interest in serving as mentors for elective student research. A list of participating faculty members is distributed annually to all four classes by the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs.
Students interested in a substantive research experience should contact the individual faculty members of their choice. After a specific mentor and research area are identified, the student must prepare a written project proposal with the assistance of the faculty member. This document should include a description of the project, a budget and budget justification, and a proposed schedule for completion of the project, as detailed later in this document. The length of the proposal may vary. If the student is participating in an ongoing faculty project, a brief summary of the project and the student's proposed role in its completion is sufficient. For new projects, students are expected to submit a more detailed protocol. Students are strongly encouraged, but not required, to become familiar with the National Institutes of Health application forms and procedures. The proposal should be submitted to the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs, who will then forward it to the Year 3 or Year 4 Committee for assessment of educational merit and appropriateness of elective time requested. If not already approved as part of a pre-existing project, the proposal must also be approved by any other appropriate school committees such as the Springfield Committee for Research Involving Human Subjects (SCRIHS), Laboratory Animal Care and Use Committee (LACUC), Radiological Control Committee (RCC), and/or the Infection Control and Safety Committee (ICSC) before the project can begin. The medical student should participate in all approval processes required for the research project. To receive research elective credit, the student must complete the project to the satisfaction of the faculty mentor.
The following general comments about writing a research proposal are taken from National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant application instructions. They are relevant to writing any research proposal.
Although students are not required to follow federal guidelines in preparing a research proposal, doing so will familiarize them with the requirements they will encounter should they decide to submit grant applications to NIH later in their careers. Further information about the NIH application process can be obtained from the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs.
The research plan portion of a proposal should be written so that it is specific and informative but without redundancies. Brevity and clarity in the presentation of the research plan are considered to reflect the investigator's approach to a research objective and ability to conduct a superior project. While being succinct, the investigator should, on the other hand, never assume that reviewers of the proposal are already familiar with the research proposed. Therefore, complete information should be provided. The most successful applications contain a well-defined problem with a well-defined approach. The research plan should answer the following questions:
NOTE: Please be judicious in compiling the bibliography. It should be relevant and current, not exhaustive.
Indicate the facilities to be used, and briefly describe their capacities and capabilities.
In lay, not technical language, briefly summarize the medical or scientific importance of the proposed research project to the public.
The research proposal must be signed by the student and the faculty mentor before being submitted to the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs (ADRFA). The faculty mentor's signature indicates his or her approval of the proposed amount of time to be spent on this project as well as approval of the project itself. The Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs will forward the proposal to the Year 3 or Year 4 Committees for review and approval. Students should be mindful that the complete review process can take up to four months, especially if the proposal involves the use of human subjects or animals. Students are encouraged to be directly involved in the committee application and revision process.
The principal funding source for medical student research resides with individual faculty members and their departments. Should department resources be insufficient, the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs will consider sharing costs for medical student research. This funding will be limited to expenditures for commodities and contractual services will generally be limited to $1,000 per project, and will represent no more than 50% of the cost of the entire project. The department of the faculty mentor should be willing to fund at least half of the cost. Exceptions to this funding limit will be considered. The supervising faculty member will be the chief fiscal officer for all approved funds. Students can request such support by submitting the proposal, including budget and budget justification, with an appropriate cover letter explaining and justifying the need for support, to the Office of the ADRFA. Faculty members selected by the ADRFA will review the proposal for scientific merit. Decisions on funding will be based on scientific merit and availability of funds. If, during the course of a research project, the student anticipates a delay in its completion, he/she must notify the Office of the ADFRFA to request an extension.
Students are also encouraged to apply for outside grants and scholarships. For information on external research funding available to medical students, contact the Office of Student Affairs and/or the Office of the ADRFA.
If the research proposal involves the use of human subjects, laboratory animals, radioisotopes, or biohazards, the proposal must also be submitted to and approval obtained from the following appropriate committee(s) before the proposed research can be implemented: Springfield Committee for Research Involving Human Subjects, Laboratory Animal Care and Use Committee, Radiological Control Committee, and/or the Infection Control and Safety Committee. The Office of the ADRFA (545-7936) should be contacted to obtain the necessary forms and instructions for preparing protocols for review by these committees. Review by these committees can take place simultaneously with the review of the research proposal, but funds will not be awarded amd final approval will not be given until all committee approvals are in place.
Research proposals submitted for projects for which elective credit is requested will be reviewed as follows to determine the appropriateness of elective time required, the educational merit, and the amount of funding, if any, to be awarded:
Year 3 or Year 4 Elective Committees: The Year 3 or Year 4 Elective Committee, as applicable, will review to assess the proposal's educational merit and the appropriateness of the proposed elective time and credit.
Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs (if funding is requested): This office will arrange for review of the proposal by faculty members to assess scientific merit. A decision on funding will be based on the scientific merit and the amount of resources available.


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This simple-to-prepare rice pudding—delicious served cold or warm—is creamy and perfumed with the Thai flavors of citrus and lemongrass. It's best when made with medium-grain white rice, as for risotto. Don't use long-grain or brown rice, which takes longer to cook and requires more liquid. To save time, zest the citrus with a Microplane rasp.
Grease the slow cooker with cooking spray. Place the lemongrass on a small piece of cheesecloth, form into a bundle, and secure tightly with kitchen twine. Add to a medium-size, heavy saucepan, along with the milk, coconut milk, sugar, and salt. Stir and bring to a strong simmer over medium-high heat (to prevent curdling, do not let boil).
Pour the hot mixture, including the lemongrass sachet, into the slow cooker. Add the rice and stir well. Cover and cook on low until the rice is completely tender, about 2 hours (you want there to be some liquid left). Remove from the heat, discard the lemongrass sachet, and stir in the zest, vanilla, and cardamom.
Let cool slightly, then pour into individual serving bowls, cover, and refrigerate until cold. If desired, garnish with additional zest before serving.
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I started writing Conflux on August 30th; came up with the idea a couple days before. Was unable to find anything quite matching my idea, so I decided I had to implement it (and had the time to do so, since I have not been working a regular job :). Having sunk a lot of time into developing both the idea and the software, the first public release is now available from the Marble Horse Free Software Group site and from its primary home at SourceForge.
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Conflux provides a number of useful features, both for the individual and for workgroups; lots of potential applications for this code. The basic notions are this: a perl backend (which may be run as a daemon, via cron or standalone), the collector, which performs searches on your behalf and posts the resulting URLs to a central database; a PHP3-based frontend which allows you to submit searches (to be performed now or later), view results and bundle together useful searches and search results. A number of more advanced features have already been implemented, including a family tree model for tracking search history.
A number of innovative (I think) features are planned for Conflux. The basic framework and core functionality is done, so I decided to release the first public version. Conflux currently works with MySQL (via perl DBI and php3 w/MySQL support); other database flavors will be supported in future versions (starting with postgres and DBM). Hopefully others will find this to be a useful tool :) Conflux 0.11 has been released under the GNU GPL v2 or above. Though there is enough documentation to get Conflux set up (and the user interface is mostly self-explanatory), I've been working for the last couple of days on a high- quality manual which I'll eventually release under the GNU FDL 1.1 or above. Full manual should be included with the next public release.


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DATE & TIME: Saturday, February 2, 8 p.m. (pt)
FACTS & STATS: Site: Titan Gym (4,000) -- Fullerton, California. Television: FSN-PT. Home Record: Hawaii 9-5, Fullerton 5-4. Away Record: Hawaii 2-4, Fullerton 4-6. Neutral Record: Hawaii 1-0, Fullerton 2-0. Conference Record: Hawaii 6-4, Fullerton 4-5. Series Record: Hawaii leads, 3-2.
GAME NOTES: Hawaii, notorious for having trouble winning on the road, has actually posted back-to-back conference victories and is gunning for its third three-game win streak this season in this meeting. The team was in action on Thursday night and picked up a 72-68 decision against UC Riverside, moving the Warriors to 6-4 in conference play and into third place in the standings.
Hawaii has not won three straight road games since turning the trick during the 2003-04 campaign against the likes of San Jose State, SMU and Louisiana Tech as a member of the Western Athletic Conference.
The Titans, all alone in seventh place in the standings with a record of 4-5, were also on the hardwood two nights ago, but in their case they suffered a 92-86 setback against Cal State Northridge. The defeat was the second in a row and the fourth in five games for the program.
Hawaii leads the all-time series between these two teams by a 3-2 count after claiming a 90-88 win at home in the first meeting of the season early last month. Garrett Jefferson played the hero for the hosts as he knocked down the game-winning shot at the buzzer, as the Warriors erased an 11-point deficit over the final five minutes.
Christian Standhardinger led the attack for the Rainbow Warriors as he recorded yet another double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds, both of which were game highs in the victory over UCR two nights ago. Brandon Spearman added 15 points and Vander Joaquim 10, although the latter cleared just two rebounds as the team was beaten on the glass somehow, 31-28. In conference games this season the Warriors are averaging close to 37 rpg, thanks to the efforts of Standhardinger (7.8 rpg) and Joaquim (8.1 rpg) who just happen to be the leading scorers for the program as well with 16.2 and 11.8 ppg, respectively. Helping those two with their point production is Jace Tavita who is averaging almost five assists per game, sacrificing his own offense (2.1 ppg) for the good of the team.
The Titans forced 21 turnovers the other night, but at the same time permitted Cal State Northridge to shoot 53.2 percent from the floor and sent the visitors to the free-throw line a total of 33 times, where the Matadors converted 23 chances. Kwame Vaughn delivered a game-high 28 points and eight assists in the setback, followed by D.J. Seeley and Sammy Yeager with 22 and 21 points, respectively, but that means the remaining starters combined for only seven points and the bench chipped in eight. Representing one of the top scoring duos in not just the conference but the nation at this stage of the season, Seeley checks in with 19.3 ppg and Vaughn is good for another 18.2 ppg for a Titan group that is one of the top scoring programs in the country with 82.2 ppg. But more than putting the ball in the basket, those two also combine for 169 assists which means they are getting teammates involved as well.
With the pace that the Titans like to set in their games, asking the big men of Hawaii to continually drag themselves up and down the floor might be a lot to ask. Expecting the Rainbow Warriors to win on the road yet again is also asking quite a bit much of the squad.
Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Cal State Fullerton 91, Hawaii 82


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