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Embattled head of American Academy of Arts and Sciences resigns after questions about resume
The controversial chief executive of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences has agreed to resign on July 31 following reports that she embellished her resume, the institution announced today. She will receive a one-time payment of $475,000 for retirement and other benefits, according to an academy statement, but no severance payment.
Leslie Cohen Berlowitz, who has overseen the 233-year-old Cambridge honorary society for the past 17 years, had been on paid leave from the academy for more than a month after the Globe reported that she falsely claimed a doctorate from New York University and misstated her work history in federal grant applications and other documents over the past decade.
Berlowitz also came under fire for regularly berating staffers, micromanaging the academy's affairs, barring scholars from viewing the academy's historic archives, and receiving an outsized pay package — more than $598,000 in fiscal year 2012 alone for an organization with only a few dozen staffers, several times what her peers were paid. Investigators were also examining whether the academy fully reported all her executive perks on its tax returns, such as catered meals, first-class travel, and chauffeured transit to her home.
The institution said Berlowitz will continue to receive her salary through next week and receive the one-time payment for retirement benefits she is owed under her contract, unused vacation time and other deferred compensation. She will also receive supplemental health insurance for five years.
"The agreement does not call for any severance payment,'' academy chairman Louis W. Cabot said in a letter to members. "The agreement has been reviewed by independent legal counsel, and the Board has determined that this agreement is in the Academy's best interest.''
The academy also said it is launching a search for a new chief executive and the board has appointed a special committee to examine its executive compensation practices.
The controversy has attracted national attention because of the academy's prestige. Founded by John Adams and other Harvard College graduates during the Revolutionary War, the academy conducts research, holds lectures for members, and annually elects scores of the brightest scholars, artists and leaders every year. Its membership currently includes 50 Nobel laureates and 60 Pulitzer Prize winners.
But academics typically have little tolerance for people exaggerating their educational credentials. Marilee Jones, a popular admissions dean at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, left in disgrace in 2007 after she falsified her degrees. And Doug Lynch, a vice dean at the University of Pennsylvania, resigned last year after revelations that he falsely claimed to have a doctorate from Columbia University.
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We have been filled in by the TV on all the facts and the desperation; we might even have friends that now are working in-loco to help the population. Anesthetized as we are to these type of news, by the continues hammering reports of accidents, deaths, disasters that poor on us each and every time we switch on TV; we realize that this is not a situation to forget about and push back in our memories.
As foodies community we know the value of sharing, of giving and often sacrifice. Our efforts, the products of our sleepless nights are made to be shared with our beloved, in the big marketplace that is the virtual world and around the tables that are our blogs.
We are not new to manifestations of social outreach; The Blogger Aid Cookbook
United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP).
From Sunday, February 21 till Sunday, February 28th BloggerAid – Changing the Face of Famine is organizing H2Ope for Haiti; a raffle to raise funds for Concern Worldwide's Relief Effort in Haiti (providing clean drinking water and purification tablets to the victims of the recent earthquake).
Many thanks go to Jeanne of Cook Sister! for her dedication and efforts in making this possible.
Many gorgeous prizes have been provided by blogger from all around the globe (and if not expressly specified they will be shipped worldwide): original art-works in form of photography and paintings, signed books, baking goodies packages, vouchers and much more; the variety is huge and able to tickle the interest of each and every of you.
Here you will find the complete list of the prizes with their relative raffle code (very important!). Visiting the Just Giving donation page you will find all the information on how to purchase your raffle ticket for the prize of your choice.
So please, buy as many raffle tickets you wish (each of them is priced at £6.50 – about €7.4 or $10).
As contribution to this event I have decided to donate a gorgeous book: Shirley Corriher's "CookWise: The Secrets of Cooking Revealed" with Prize Code HFH21.
As a biochemist, Shirley Corriher has all the right credentials to explain us what's going on. Her witty and playful style of writing will make you read this book like a novel; who won't share a laugh when she shares with us what happened to her first roasted duck; which, poor thing, burst open while cooking because overstuffed?
How to avoid your melted chocolate to become a grainy mass? Go directly to Chapter 7 – "Sweet thoughts and chocolate dreams" where Shirley explains us the wonders of crystals in cooking delivering us her recipe for the Sinfully Easy Fudge among other delicacies.
Always wondered about that sticky gooey dough that becomes delicious bread? Have you ever admired those high, ethereal soufflés but felt always intimidated by them? Fear no more, in this book you may find all the basic knowledge that will make your legs stronger and you fearless and proud of yourself.
With over 230 fail proof and delicious recipes (from apple pie to beurre blanc) and 42 at-a-glance troubleshooting charts; Shirley make you, the cook, the one in control!
This book has it all; it reads like a novel, it will become a reference resource for your dinner parties and one of the books that will never collect dust on your shelves.
The prize code for this book: HFH21;
Let me remind then you all the important links and pages to visit:
- The H2Ope homepage;
- The complete list of the prizes with their relative raffle code;
- The Just Giving donation page to purchase your raffle tickets.

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We use batteries to charge most of our portable electronic devices (PEDs), but they can have serious safety consequences if they're not carried correctly when you're flying. For example, in 2014 in Melbourne, undeclared lithium batteries were packed into a passenger's checked bag and short-circuited, igniting a fire in the aircraft's cargo hold before passengers boarded the flight to Fiji. Since then, there has been various types of safety materials produced, that help passangers make sure their luggage is safe, even including Can I pack that? dangerous goods app and an easy to follow safety video, seen below.
How to carry batteries safely
Watch the CASA safety video - Travelling safely with lithium batteries.
Batteries under 100Wh rating
- The batteries that power your phone, laptop and camera are usually under the 100 watt-hour (Wh) rating.
- If you're carrying a spare battery that's not in one of these devices, it must be in your carry-on baggage only.
- Spare batteries, regardless of their size are not to be carried in checked luggage.
Lithium Ion batteries 100-160Wh rating
- These are more powerful batteries, and can be found in industrial equipment such as power tools and mobility aids between 100 and 160Wh.
- You must have approval from your airline before flying.
- If the battery is installed in a device, it can be carried in either checked or carry-on baggage.
- If the battery is a spare - that is, the battery is by itself and not contained in equipment - it must be in your carry-on baggage only.
- Spare batteries, regardless of their size are not to be carried in checked luggage.
- There is a limit of two spare batteries per person. These batteries must only be packed in carry-on luggage and should have their terminals individually protected to minimise the risk of contact other metal objects in your luggage.
How to protect your battery from short circuits
Short-circuiting batteries have been responsible for numerous on-board fires, so it's important that all spare batteries have their terminals protected properly.
You can do this by:
- Keeping batteries in original retail packaging or
- Insulating the battery terminals by taping over exposed terminals or
- Placing each battery in a separate plastic bag or protective pouch.
We also demonstrate these techniques in our safety video above.
Lithium Ion batteries 160Wh rating and above
- You can't carry lithium batteries above 160Wh unless they are for wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
- These batteries must be transported as declared dangerous goods cargo.
Please contact your airline for guidance.
What's your watt-hour rating (Wh)?
- Most modern batteries have the watt-hour rating (Wh) displayed on their casing so you can see how powerful they are.
- Some older models might not have their watt-hour rating clearly displayed but you should be able to see the voltage and amp hour which will make calculating the watt-hour simple.
- To calculate your battery's watt-hour rating, you multiply the voltage (V) by the amp hour (Ah).
- For example, a 12 volt battery with a 5 amp hour rating will be 60 watt-hours. V x Ah = Wh.
- If the battery is rated in milli-amp hours (mAh), divide your final answer by 1000 to arrive at the watt-hours. V x mAh / 1000 = Wh. For example, a 6 volt; 2500 mah battery will be 6 x 2500/1000 = 15 Wh.
Buying batteries online? If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
A lot of counterfeit goods are sold online and with batteries powering most of our personal devices, there's a high demand for spare, replacement and second-hand batteries. Unfortunately, electronic counterfeit goods do not meet stringent safety standards and pose serious dangers to the end user.
The best way to make sure the battery you're buying is genuine is to buy it from a reputable, well-known buyer. If you're going to purchase a battery from a lesser-known distributor via the Internet, always keep the following in mind:
- Price - if it's too good to be true, it probably is.
- Make sure the shrink-wrap on the exterior is tight and professional. Auction sites offering products with no box or manual, no warranty or documentation, are usually counterfeit.
- Any cheap, faded, damaged packaging, labelling, strange markings or misspelled words are also signs of counterfeit products.
- Ask the seller if you're buying a genuine product.
- If you're still in doubt - don't buy it.
Example 1 - Spot the difference
Can you spot the fake? Counterfeits are becoming so convincing that the only indicator may be the price. In this case, the battery on the left is genuine article, with the one on the right produced by a counterfeiter.
Looking after your batteries
Damaged batteries can be dangerous. Whether they're dropped, smashed, overheated or mistreated in other ways, lithium batteries can become unstable and have been known to ignite fires due to mistreatment.
Batteries show clear signs of being unhealthy. Such signs include:
- Bulging
- Discolouration
- Squashed/deformed
- Spilt case
- Leaking fluid.
If your battery shows any of these signs, it should be replaced. It's also a good idea not to travel with your batteries fully charged. Keeping charge levels at 40-70% will keep the particles that store energy in their most stable state during travel, minimising the risk of thermal runaway.
Batteries don't last forever and it's important to monitor them. Continual dischargers, over-charges and quick-charges will eventually reduce the battery's overall capacity and health.
Example 2 - Discolouration
Example 3 - Bulging caused by overcharging
Example 4 - Split casing
Example 5 - The difference between new and old batteries
Safety is the first thing that jumps to mind when buying a Power Bank. The main component of a power bank is a lithium ion / lithium polymer battery and by nature they can be a little temperamental. Although they are one of the most commonly used types of battery today, safety is still treated very seriously. There are two parts of a power bank that are of specific interest, these are:
1. Battery Cell quality
A "Grade A" battery cell is a common industry term used to describe a quality battery made from premium materials and made using leading manufacturing processes. The real measure however of a battery's quality is, whether it has undergone and passed UL Certification. Even though power banks can be tested to many different certifications, the most comprehensive is the UL Certification test called UL1642. UL1642 is a set of rigorous Electrical, Mechanical, Environmental, Fire and Heat Exposure tests. UL is the most widely accepted certification that ensures a battery's compliance with world leading and globally recognised safety standards.
2. Protective Circuitry
The Protective Circuitry or PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient [circuit]) is considered a "Safety Valve" that protects equipment against excessive current from external short circuits, abnormal charge/over charge, forced discharge and other dangerous conditions by directly reacting to rapid increases in current by physically impeding the energy flow, then returning to a normal state once the excessive current has passed.
It's easy to reduce the costs of power banks by cutting out the cost of battery certifications and protective circuitry, but by doing so creates a real risk to the safety of the power bank, any connected devices and even the end user.
How do I choose the right type of Power Bank for my customer?
The first step is to know what your customer's expectations are. In general, power banks can be categorised into three main types based on capacity and usage. Single charge batteries, multiple charge batteries and specialty power banks that can jump start cars and power notebooks and laptops.
1. Single Charge:
This category of power bank provides the lowest capacity and price.
2200 mAH is the most common capacity adopted by the market.
Single charge power banks are ideal as an emergency backup for charging phones. These smaller capacity power bank batteries however do not have enough capacity to fully to charge an iPad, tablet, or other devices which have higher capacity batteries. (they may give you only 10%-20% for an iPad Air 2 for example)
Phone batteries vary greatly in capacity so it is important that you understand the battery capacity of your device and the capacity of the power bank you intend to purchase. Smaller capacity power banks (<2000mAh) (when compared to a device battery capacity like an iPhone 6) may not provide a full charge for a device as it depends on many factors such as age of the phone, power bank, level of charge and so on.
2. Multiple Charge
Multiple charge Power Banks cost more than single charge Power Banks as they can charge multiple devices or multiple devices at once, with significantly larger battery capacities.
The Capacity ranges from 3,000 mAH to more than 10,000 mAH.
Power banks in this class are able to charge phones and tablets, many of them equipped with two ports, one for charging phone and other for Pad or Tablet.
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Special Class Power Banks have very high capacities and models can be tailored for specific uses.
Special Class Power Banks cost more compared to Single and Multiple charge power banks.
How long will it take to charge my phone or iPad?
Charge time depends on the battery capacity of your device. In general, the larger the battery the longer it will take to charge. It is a common misconception that a larger capacity power bank can charge a device quicker, this is not the case. No matter the capacity, all power banks will deliver the same amount of energy to a device over a same period of time. So, if you have two phones that are exactly the same and one is being charged by a 2200mAh power bank and the other by a 6600mAh power bank, both will receive the same amount of charge at the end of one hour. The only difference is that the 2200mAh will have less charge left over than the 6600mAh power bank.
How long will it take to charge the Power Bank itself?
The same principal applies with charging a device – the larger the power bank battery the longer the charge time, however, a 2200mAh power bank may take only 2?3 hours to charge, whereas a 6600mAh power bank may take up to 3.5 hours to charge. Using a wall charger will give you the best results because it outputs a higher capacity charge than a PC (USB socket). A PC socket can typically delivery 500mAH of power whereas a wall charger can commonly provide up to 2400mAH of power (Note: As mentioned before, safety circuitry can restrict the flow of current to a device if excessive, so usually anything over 2400mAH will not see any improvements in charge time)
How many times can a power bank be cycled (recharged)?
Depending on the age, condition and class, a power bank may be cycled up to 300 to 500 times. Over time however, the capacity will slowly decrease and eventually need replacing, much the same as you see with a typical smartphone or tablet. A power bank when not in use or put into storage for extended periods should at least have an initial charge of about 50%. Storing a power bank without any charge will dramatically reduce the overall life expectancy of any battery.
What kind of cable comes with the power bank?
Most power banks come with a simple USB cable that is only used to charge the power bank itself. Some LASER products however come with charging cables that will suit multiple devices such as old and new Apple devices and devices using micro and mini USB connections.
Why is there different input and output sockets?
The input, which is usually a Micro USB connector socket, is used to charge the power bank. The output socket is most commonly a normal size USB socket. Simply plug your device's charging cable (USB side) into the power bank to begin charging your phone or mobile device.
How many phones will a Power Bank be able to charge?
As the above name roughly suggests that a single charge power bank may charge up one device and a multiple charge power bank can charge up to 2 or 3 devices. The best way to calculate this is to match the capacity of your device with an equally or larger size capacity power bank. In this way, you are all but guaranteed one full charge from your power bank.
Does a power bank work with both iPhone and Android phones?
Yes. Essentially a power bank is just a battery which is connected to a USB socket. There is no software or hardware to cause any system compatibility issues. As mentioned previously though, you do need to be aware that matching your device with the correct capacity power bank is very important.
Do you carry a charging cable that can be used with my phone?
Most phones and tablets come with their own USB charging cable. LASER however does include charging cables which suit multiple devices (such as 30 pin, 9 pin and micro USB).
One simple but important reminder
To prolong the battery life, always keep it fully charged where possible. It is also a good habit to get into, and charge any new battery overnight.
How do I prolong the life of my power bank?
Avoid storing power banks in extremely hot or cold environments. Always store your power bank with at least a 50% charge and avoid storing your power bank is it has been completely drained. Keep your power bank out of reach from children and be careful not to drop, break or otherwise attempt to disassemble it. Internal components can be harmful if tampered with incorrectly.
Charging your Power Bank in your car
Avoid connecting a power bank to a car charger until the car has been started. Many car chargers on the market may not be able to safely handle the sudden peak of current during vehicle ignition and may damage the power bank.
What does Power Bank Capacity mean?
Power Bank capacity refers to how much charge can be stored in a power bank battery. It is measured in mAH or milliamps per hour. It is also important to note that when a power bank is charging a device, some of the energy is lost in the transfer. In simple terms, it takes energy to transfer energy. So, the real capacity of a power bank maybe off by a factor of 10 or 20%.
Does a High Capacity Power Bank charge a phone faster than a Low Capacity Power Bank?
No. The charge speed is determined by output current, not the capacity. (An even more accurate answer actually would be what the safety charging circuitry of a device limits the charging current to)


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The stem cell research world was set on its ear 29 January when Japanese and American scientists reported an astoundingly simple way to generate stem cells that can theoretically develop into all of a body's cells. But anonymous bloggers and some experts have spotted possible image manipulation in the papers. The lead researcher's institution is investigating.
Haruko Obokata of the RIKEN Center for Developmental Biology (CDB) in Kobe, Japan, and colleagues at other Japanese institutions and at Harvard Medical School in Boston reported that simply subjecting blood cells from newborn mice to a moderately acidic environment for 25 minutes and then tweaking culture conditions could generate pluripotent stem cells capable of developing into nearly all of a body's cell types. They described what they dubbed stimulus-triggered acquisition of pluripotency (STAP) cells in a research article and a research letter published online in Nature on 29 January.
Just a week later, anonymous bloggers at the PubPeer website, a forum for postpublication discussion of scientific results, started pointing out anomalies in image 1i in the research article. To some eyes, it appears that the center lane of a blot image has been spliced in. On 13 February, PubPeer contributors zeroed in on the research letter, claiming that part of figure 1b, showing the placenta of a STAP chimera, may have been rotated and reused in figure 2g.
In e-mails responding to questions from ScienceInsider, the public relations office at RIKEN's headquarters in Wako, near Tokyo, wrote that they were aware of the website but launched their investigation on 13 February in response to a notification received from an outside expert. The investigative team includes both RIKEN and outside scientists. RIKEN could not say when the investigation would be completed, who leads it, or if it focuses only on the images flagged on PubPeer.
A public relations official at CDB said Obokata and her colleagues were directing all queries to RIKEN headquarters.
On 13 February, a Japanese blog pointed to possible image manipulation in a 2011 paper in Tissue Engineering by Obokata and others. On the other hand, on 14 February, a Japanese blogger posted a note stating that "the problems of some images of the research article could be the result of image compression noise."
The RIKEN public relations officials wrote that their investigation covers only the two Nature papers.
Those two papers were groundbreaking because they put forward a method for generating stem cells far simpler than any previously reported, a development that could advance regenerative medicine, in which scientists try to grow replacement tissues as a treatment for diseases and injuries.
The image problems might not mean the reported results are invalid.
"At the moment, it is thought that the research results published in Nature are sound," the public relations office wrote.
Other labs are already trying to replicate the work, and some have posted their experiences on a stem cell blog. None has yet said they have successfully reprogrammed cells, but most have not used the same cells Obokata used.
*Update, 17 February, 3 p.m.: A sentence referring to a second blog post in Japan discussing possible compression of the images was revised as a result of a clarification of its translation into English.


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week 14.. school holidays
Ethan is a bit of a camera hog at the moment. When ever the camera is pointed at him, he immediately goes into rock star mode... or at least some sort of crazy pose!!! hahaha. Here I think he was also partly excited to away camping, swimming and enjoying the great outdoors!
week 15.. warplane museum
Nanny came for a quick visit and we went to check out the local warplane museum. Cam thought it was a huge playground, just running around in circles (as two year olds do!) with his big brother watching after him. Thankfully we were the only ones there and his mischievous antics didn't cause any harm or interruptions... This time! LOL!!
week 16.. school camp
Tahlia went off on her very first school camp this week. She didn't go too far from home but I am glad she went. Each year previous, when the opportunity has come for her to go on school camp, she has always backed out. I'm glad this year she finally had the courage to let go and enjoy being with her friends. We've missed her. And can't wait to hear all about the exciting things she got to do.
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The MindArk team has been hard at work on the upcoming Version Update 15.10, and wed like to take this opportunity to share some previews of the VU, as well as review some of the progress made so far in 2016.
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One of the exciting new features that will be implemented in VU 15.10 is an expansion to the Housing system that will enable production of resources from CLD Plot estates. The first type of production to be implemented will be Gardening, allowing CLD Plot estate holders to grow various plants that will be used in the construction of new components for crafting.
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, the new smartphone app featuring a two-step authentication code generator to complement the existing Gold Card security system, is currently in soft launch and is scheduled for full release in the fall.
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), is currently in open beta and the ComPet development team continues to integrate feedback and improvements in preparation for the full ComPet launch.
Finally, our marketing team would like to share some promising statistics from MindArks intense marketing efforts over the past year:
the number of active participants has grown by more than 51% over the past 12 months.
in-game revenue has grown 10% year-on-year for the first 2 quarters of 2016.
All of us at MindArk would like to thank you for your dedication to Entropia Universe and for helping to make the first half of 2016 so exciting. We look forward to continuing to improve the Entropia Universe platform in the second half of 2016, as well as presenting a wide range of exciting events and content for all of our participants to enjoy!
Best regards,
Klas Moreau
CEO MindArk PE AB
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MindArk is very excited to announce that Virtual Tycoon, the very first Entropia Universe mobile application, has been released on the Google Play app store today.
Virtual Tycoon gives players full access to the Construction system, the Auction system, Storage, Accounting, Avatar Skills and Professions, and Hall of Fame information.
No need to worry about missing a critical auction anymore! Virtual Tycoon allows you to stay in touch with Entropia Universe around the clock, even when you cant be at your computer. Push notifications are sent to your mobile device to keep you updated on all your active auctions, and alerts you when you have been outbid.
Crafting has never been easier, now that you can access Entropia Universe anytime from anywhere and craft while on the go. This amazing overview includes all blueprints, and even has a helpful sorting functionality to assist players in finding the blueprints most suitable to craft at the moment.
Virtual Tycoon also offers full access to your personal storage and detailed information on all of your items, so colonists always know what they have to sell and what they need. Items can easily be put up on auction or sold to the Trade Terminal.
"We are in a world where people are constantly on the go and they always have mobile devices with them," said David Simmonds, CEO of MindArk. Since Entropia Universe is non-stop as well, players need access to their characters and accounts whenever and wherever. In short, this is the first step in making the Entropia Universe experience available when away from the computer.
To download Virtual Tycoon directly, visit the Google Play App store on your Android mobile device at
The Apple iOS version of Virtual Tycoon will also be released very soon, stay tuned!
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Due to the enormous demand for the Calypso Land Deeds that MindArk has been offering for 1150 PED over the past several days, many participants have found it difficult to obtain Deeds through the global auction. To improve this situation and give as many participants as possible the chance to acquire at least one Calypso Land Deed, MindArk has decided to reserve 1000 of the available CLDs for sale exclusively via direct player-to-player trade with an official MindArk avatar.
James Bowerbird Estatebroker will be online in Twin Peaks on Planet Calypso starting at 1600 UTC (1700 CET; 11:00 am EST) on Sunday, November 4, and again at 0400 UTC (0500 CET; 11:00 pm EST) on Monday, November 5.
Five hundred (500) deeds will be available for each session.
Each avatar will be allowed to buy a maximum of two (2) Calypso Land Deeds via direct P2P trade, at the price of 1150 PED each. First come, first served.
Deeds purchased via the global auction will of course not count toward this limit.
Please have patience and common courtesy when initiating trade requests with James Bowerbird Estatebroker.
Any participants found attempting to purchase more than the permitted two (2) Calypso Land Deeds or to otherwise disrupt or abuse this offer will be subject to sanctions against their Entropia Universe account, including possible account bans. Any CLDs acquired in such a manner will be subject to transaction reversal.
Additional Calypso Land Deeds of the remaining 5000 not reserved for direct P2P trade will continue to be offered on the Entropia Universe global auction over the weekend and into next week.
Have a great weekend, and thanks for supporting Entropia Universe!
State of the Universe Address 2012
Published on 02-01-2012 14:19
Fellow Entropians,
After an eventful and challenging 2011, Entropia Universe enters the new year with solid plans for growth and the opportunity to dramatically improve the user experience for current and future participants. Before detailing some of our upcoming development plans for the new year, let me first take a few moments to summarize the progress that was made in 2011.
Entropia Universe participants enjoyed many improvements and additions in 2011. One of the most anticipated of these was the launch in May of Entropias fourth planet,
Planet Arkadia
. Throughout the year, the existing planets of
Next Island
received numerous content updates and patches to expand and improve the overall user experience and fun-factor.
On the platform side of things, work continued in 2011 on reimplementing some of the older game systems into the CryEngine2 environment, such as make-up and robot beacons. Several exciting new game systems were also developed and released, including an impressive achievements system, space travel and combat, fort PvP events, and wave spawn logic for boss-level creatures.
By far one of the most exciting events of 2011 was the announcement late in the year of Calypso Land Deeds, which allow avatars to become citizens of Planet Calypso and receive a share of the Planet Partner Gross Revenue. In addition, each of the 60,000 land deeds will provide the holder with voting rights in a new Political system scheduled for development later this year, which will allow avatars to have a direct influence on the future development of Calypso. Probably due to the high rate of return received since they were released (currently over 28% ROI), Calypso Land Deeds are being snapped up incredibly quickly on the Entropia Universe global auction, with less than half of the original offering of 60,000 deeds remaining.
While much was accomplished during the last year, 2012 offers even more opportunities and promises to be even brighter for Entropia Universe in terms of number of participants, active Planet Partners and the continued development of rich new game systems. MindArk is very much looking forward to welcoming two exciting new planets into the universe in 2012: the sci-fi themed
Planet Cyrene
, and the Arabian themed
Planet Toulan
To accomodate the increasing number of planets within Entropia Universe and to encourage the growth of local planetary economies, one area that will receive special attention in the coming months is space travel and interplanetary trade. Resources and materials will be rebalanced among the planets in order to enable each planet to develop a thriving and healthy local economy, while at the same time creating opportunities for participants to engage in commerce across multiple planets.
One of the main priorities for MindArk and its Planet Partners in 2012 will be improving the experience for new participants. Our development team is already hard at work redesigning the Genesis new arrivals area, with a focus on making it easier for new participants to become familiar with the user interface and Entropia Universe game concepts. Another priority during 2012 will be improving the balance and performance of existing game systems, along with finalizing the reintroduction of prior game systems disabled after the CryEngine2 conversion.
MindArks plan for maximising the potential of Entropia Universe in 2012 focuses on two key areas:
1. Upgrade existing game systems to provide an enjoyable and rewarding user experience.
2. Develop innovative and reliable new game systems to enable our Planet Partners to deliver engaging and immersive content for Entropia Universe participants.
As these planned improvements and developments are completed during 2012, MindArk will ramp up its efforts to promote Entropia Universe and expand the active user base.
Finally, I would like to thank you for your participation in Entropia Universe. The most important ingredient for a successful virtual universe is a dedicated and enthusiastic community of participants. Without a doubt, Entropia Universe would not be the vibrant and unique experience it is today without your involvement.
I hope that you share my excitement and outlook for the future of Entropia Universe. All of us at MindArk promise to do all we can to make 2012 the best year yet to be an Entropian!
Warm Regards,
Jan Welter Timkrans
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In Planet Calypso's 2010.7 update the point of focus is the Medusa's Head property, the new grand oppertunity at Planet Calypso. The area features eight Landareas with two DNA's of the very popular creatures Sumima and Scipulor, in addition to a number of indigeous species. In addition, there's two Iron Challenges, 24 shops, 24 apartments, a Hangar, landingpad, huntinglodges and a mansion for the proprietor to delegate.
The auction for this estate will start at December 13th and continue on to January 3rd.
For many though, it seems like FPC's decision to remove rent from all shops, apartments and banks on Planet Calypso, is the most welcomed change.
Read the full Content Release Notes here.
For further details about the Medusa Auction visit the Medusa Info Page.
In addition to our release, MindArk have released some platform fixes, including some small, welcomed changes like indicators in the HUD showing if the Auto-Use Tool function is in use:
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And, last but certainly not least, our neighbor-planet Next Island is launched today! Welcome to the Universe from Planet Calypso, we wish you well!
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Mary - B.A. Art Education, Anthony - M.A. Architecture, Mary - 2004, Anthony - 2005Mary - Director of Marketing and Development, Anthony - Green Design Systems and Central University CollegeAccra, Ghanawww.gofundme.com/libraryGhana
What do you do in your current job and what do you enjoy about it?As Director of Marketing and Development, I get to lead the marketing team in recruiting new students to our school and developing relationships within the community. I also get to assist with various projects and initiatives that help improve the school. I enjoy my job at AIS because I get to use my skills and training in education and business management to serve children and families in Ghana. Anthony is an architect and the owner of a company called Green Design System. He provides architectural drawings and consultation for clients throughout Ghana. He is also a lecturer in the Architectural Department at Central University College. Anthony also enjoys using his skills in architecture to help give back to Ghana, his home country.
How did your Judson experience influence you professionally? What were your favorite parts of being a Judson student?My Judson experience influenced me professionally by providing the foundational skills for effective teaching along with the skills of integrating my Christian faith into my life and my work. Judson reinforced my vision for using my vocational skills to impact the world for Christ. My favorite part about Judson was the professors, who set an example for students in living an integrated Christian life. I also enjoyed the close community of my peers and the opportunity to be surrounded by people with a similar vision and passion for serving Christ.
What are the strengths of your major/program at Judson?The strengths of Judson's education program are that it is practical and well-rounded. The program includes a number of practical training opportunities which are highly effective in preparing teachers for the classroom setting. It also offers a great deal of support from very knowledgeable professors who challenge students to think critically.
What advice can you give to current and prospective students about their time at Judson? Get to know your professors. They are highly supportive of you and want you to make an impact in the world when you leave Judson. Almost always, professors are available to chat with you at lunch and before and after classes, and they want to engage you in meaningful learning experiences. They are willing to push you to reach your full potential.
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Which country can be viewed as the perfect example of "Capitalism"?
That is, which country represents the Capitalism at its peak?
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Which country can be viewed as the perfect example of "Capitalism"?
That is, which country represents the Capitalism at its peak?
Speaking as a Marxist historian, the question we should ask is not "which country exemplifies capitalism" as capitalism is a constantly changing phenomena—rather we should ask which country best exemplifies capitalism in particular historical moments, and (moreover) who considers the country to exemplify capitalism and why?
For example:
Holland is probably the premier example of mercantile capitalism prior to the French revolution.
England was the typifying example of capitalism in the 19th century for Marx and Engels. It was also the typifying example for the Manchester School and The Economist.
In the late 19th century and early 20th century Germany's advanced production techniques meant that it was held as an example of the second phase of the industrial revolution.
Since the 1890s the United States has been pointed to as a pinnacle of capitalist achievement, particularly in its early and thorough-going implementation of Fordism-Taylorism.
The Soviet Union was upheld by Cliff and others as an example of the highest stage of capitalism, capitalism encountering its own negation.
Finally if we look at China's current capacity to accumulate surplus value, surely this indicates that China's state capitalist and private capitalist economies working in coordination exemplifies the contemporary ultimate in accumulation.
Given that my background is firmly Marxist, and I view capitalism as a system for accumulation of surplus value in an expanded form, I have concentrated this list on societies which were successful at accumulating surplus value in an expanded form, and societies which engaged in innovative ways of accumulating. These societies expanded the number of useful things in life that were considered commodities, expanded wage labour, and increased the total pool of useful things and human wealth that operated as "value," ie as capitalised value or wage labour.
Hopefully someone from a normative perspective can answer in terms of the moralism of "ideal" capitalism.
No country in the world has ever been a perfect example of any system, inasmuch that humans are inevitably far less perfect than the ideologies they invent.
Any answer to this question also hinges on how one defines "capitalism." An Austrian-school economist, Weberian sociologist, and Marxist historian would provide very different definitions. Ideologues may reject state capitalism, anarcho-capitalism, and other models as not "true" capitalism. In some ways, no modern society is as "capitalist" as some bygone societies because of contemporary morality and views on government intervention; in other ways, modern society is more "capitalist" than has ever been possible before because computerization, modern communications, and sophisticated financial markets make things like price discovery far more efficient.
With that in mind, the Fraser Institute, a Canadian pro-free-market think tank, produces an annual "Economic Freedom of the World" report in conjunction with like-minded research institutes around the world. Note that this report is based on their definition not of "capitalism" per se but of relative "economic freedom"; the word "capitalism" does not appear anywhere in the text of the report except in an essay condemning "crony capitalism." They determine economic freedom, in turn, based on ratings of several dozen factors ranging from the impartiality of the court system to the existence of military conscription to the volatility of the inflation rate.
With those considerable caveats in mind, according to the 2011 report, the following countries have the freest economies, and may be judged to be the most "capitalist" on that measure in 2011:
There are many similar competing reports, but this one seems to have the widest number of participating organizations.


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|Green Mark Vodka
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|Lime Juice
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Alcoholic units = 2*
Alcohol by volume (ABV) = 11.2%*
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Half fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Add in each ingredient in the above order. Stir gently. Garnish with a slice of freshly cut grapefruit.
Additional notes:
For best results use freshly made peach purée (although you can also ready made peach syrups). This cocktail was served at the 2010 Glamour magazine Women of the Year Awards and appeared in the August 2010 issue of the magazine. It is also known as the Russian Standard Ting. A long and refreshing drink - bursting with citrus flavour!
Slice of freshly cut grapefruit
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5 su aprile 15, 2012
This was my third stay at the Lincoln Park Guest House, and decided it was time to post a review! We think this is a great value for the $$ spent, and love the location. Have stayed here both for one business trip and two weekend getaways with my wife. Spacious, bright 2-story king room is consistently immaculately clean, like-new, with all the amenities we could need. Also recommend having breakfast a block away at Toast (on W. Webster Ave). We dined at Alinea, one of the top restaurants in the USA. Be sure to book reservations there about 6 weeks in advance. Highly recommend this Inn. Note: There are no meals served on-site, but I was required to post a dining score. Please ignore that. The Inn offers Keurig teas and coffees, juices, breakfast bars and a mini-fridge in each room, but no served meals. There are numerous restaurants that serve breakfast within the immediate area. -- EAS and spouse
5 su marzo 20, 2010
From the exterior of this house we had no idea how stunning the two-story high ceiling in the king bedroom and our private foyer were going to look. Bath and linens were very clean and furnishings beautiful throughout the grand house. Very accessible to both bus and metro. It was verrry much worth the value for what we spent. The hospitality really made our stay exceptional. Everything we might have needed, the hosts had already thought of. When we awoke to a big rainstorm, there were two umbrellas set just outside our door which we put to good use, as we'd not brought any because it was winter. We would definitely choose this home away from home again. - A and S Goldman, Austin TX
4,6 su marzo 29, 2009
The room was spotless, spacious and very comfortable. We felt we definitely got more than we paid for. I have to say the furnishings were very high-end beautiful decorated with leather headboard and leather bench at foot of bed, silk draperies, plush seating. This was my first visit to Chicago and I felt at home right away. Overall, I think we were lucky to have snagged reservations at this particular spot and neighborhood and recommended it to our friends who are going there this summer. Transportation was really well for us–-near subway and more than one bus stops. The Chicago CTA system rocks. We had a blast. Carrie & Ed
4,8 su febbraio 09, 2009
Came to the city for the weekend to visit our son; picked this place because it was right in the middle of his neighborhood and much more accessible than the downtown hotels. We were really surprised. Beautiful quiet and spacious; we've been to some B&Bs before that did not smell great or were cramped. This was as beautiful as the pictures. Best part--fantastic location. Walked out the door into a beautiful neighborhood full of shopping, restaurants, coffee shops. Just charming.
4,4 su febbraio 07, 2009
Location is great, house is beautiful, cozy, big rooms. Love the Anthropologie linens. Quiet and peaceful in the middle of the hussle and bussle of Chicago. Can't wait to come back.
4,4 su febbraio 02, 2009
Targeting Chicago for an anniversary escape, my husband and I came across the Lincoln Park Guesthouse, and were thrilled with the experience. Former Lincoln Park residents, we didn't really expect anything to give us the "insider's" experience, but this came as close as we could imagine, and added a feeling of opulence and tidiness that we weren't able to create in our past digs. You are right in the middle of the DePaul/Fullerton neighborhood - 6 blocks from the Lake, and 1-3 blocks away from Thai, Pizza, Burgers, Bars and fun night spots. The hospital and a few churches are also steps away. Only downside for TV fans is that you won't find one here. This made us happy, but bring your own intelligent device or portable laptop if staying on top of the news or TV is important to you. Thanks LPG House for an awesome 3rd year anniversary.


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Fans of the cult favorite can buy into the growing excitement by visiting Bluth's Original Frozen Banana Stand, which is making stops in London, New York and Los Angeles ahead of the debut of the new episodes on May 26.
The stand - a fixture of the comedy hit - made its first appearance in London on Wednesday, and will pop up in different locations around the city on May 9, 15 and 21 before heading to the U.S.
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The day's top national and international news.
The "Arrested Development" Twitter account (@arresteddev) will reveal exactly where and when the stand will set up shop as it makes its way across the globe. Special activities are also teased by Netflix, including the possibility of surprise appearances by Bluth family members and friends.
Alongside returning cast members Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Will Arnett, Jessica Walter and Jeffrey Tambor, the revived series has drawn a slew of celebrity guests including Seth Rogan, John Krasinksi, Conan O'Brien, Isla Fisher, Kristen Wiig, Ben Stiller, Ron Howard, Liza Minelli and John Slattery.
All 15-episodes of season four will be available instantly for Netflix streaming members to watch come May 26.
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - In his first start in 56 weeks, Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno kept the pile moving forward, didn't fumble and didn't get hurt.
It was, in his coach's eyes, such a solid performance that Moreno, a former Georgia player, will start again next week, too.
Playing his first game since Sept. 17, and making his first start since Oct. 30, 2011, Moreno rushed for 85 yards on 20 carries in a steady return for the Broncos.
He ran for 30 of those yards while the Broncos were draining all but 14 seconds of the final 6:24 off the clock in their 17-9 win over Kansas City. In other words, Moreno did precisely what the Denver running game is designed to do in 2012 - complement Peyton Manning and help the Broncos salt away games.
"I thought he had a very good performance," coach John Fox said. "It's the way he's going about his business up to this point. Everybody had great confidence in him and he came through for us. We've pretty much had running back by committee as it is, and he'll start out there as the starter."
But up to now, the Broncos, now 8-3 and one win away from clinching the AFC West, have used one back as the featured runner in that committee while everyone else has played supporting roles.
Before getting injured in the second quarter last Sunday, Willis McGahee had 173 of the running backs' 257 carries (67 percent), with the rest divided between Ronnie Hillman, Lance Ball and Moreno.
Moreno had only eight of those carries. Since he lost a fumble in Week 2 against the Falcons, he hasn't been seen in a uniform on a game day. In fact, the bulk of his time on the practice field has been spent working with the scout team - hardly the role the 12th pick in the 2009 draft expected to play this far into his career.
"I never felt discouraged," Moreno said. "I knew what my abilities were. At the same time, I was just waiting for my opportunities to come, and that's what I think I did."
Fox said the running back's extended period on the scout team wasn't so much caused by the fumble as the torn ACL he suffered last November in a game in Kansas City.
"It does take time until you're 100 percent," Fox said. "You're cleared to play but you're not exact as you probably think you should be. He needed some time. But he had a great attitude, a great mindset through that period of time. And just by the nature of this league, injuries are part of the game, we knew we'd need him and he went about it right and that's why he looked so good."
Moreno downplayed the knee as a factor in his long-term benching.
"Never a problem," he said. "It's part of the business. It happens. You just go with the punches, wait for your chance to come and that's what I did."
Of the backs left on the roster after McGahee, Moreno was largely considered the one with the biggest upside. He was, after all, a first-round draft pick, with speed, size (5-foot-11, 200 pounds) and, now, the experience to handle the all-important blocking assignments that take some running backs a long time to master.
Yet because he hadn't played for two months, there was speculation that Hillman, the rookie, or Ball, the dependable backup, might get the bulk of the carries against the Chiefs.
Turns out, the call went to Moreno, who proved more than ready.
Next, the team finds out how he recovers.
The 20 carries and four receptions marked the most times he's touched the ball since December 2010.
The morning after, Moreno woke up with some aches and pains.
"I'm sore," he said. "But it's a good kind of sore."


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In the pictures I submit, would you have any problems if I included some official lego sets?
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I'm going to build a battle-scene too, but I have to wait for some needed bricks. I hope they arrive on Monday, so I can send my pics to take part at this contest.
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I keep having this thought course through my brain: I'm starting all over OR I'm experienced, it isn't like I'm starting over. Two very different thoughts aren't they. The thought I have depends on my level of confidence at any given time.
My last 100 mile race was Javelina Jundred I believe, in October of 2009. OK, I had to go to ultrasignup to find out for sure. Yes, Javelina Jundred was my 14th 100 + mile race finish, so it has been quite some time!
Not only has it been a few years since I ran 100 miles but I was totally off any workouts from end of July to end of November this past year. 5 months is a long time. Longest time I've gone without running since I first began this wonderful sport 14 years ago.
Since November I have slowly been building up mileage. During the past 12 weeks I've gone from 0 mile weeks to 65 mile weeks. Today is the first time I hit the 60s. Three weeks ago I hit the first 50. I really had hoped to hit the 50s post Triple D but my feet were totally chewed up from those damn spikes I purchased. Bad bad idea. Man, I remember reading in Marathon! by Galloway when I first began this running adventure: NEVER TRY ANYTHING NEW ON RACE DAY. He speaks the truth. The spikes were a strong reminder!
I really think I have a decent base now; sure it is only 13 weeks long, but mind and muscle do have memory. I'm hopeful that my body is now strong enough to hit 2 a days, speed and hills. Only time will tell. I feel strong, I haven't had any disc pain at all, no nerve pain. I'm running at least 5 days, usually 6 days a week with 2 CrossFit workouts a week which I have only recently added.
Today many of my good friends were heading to Welch to run rolling gravel roads -the trails are a mess with the new (only) snow we received mid week. I didn't take part in the fun as it is over 2 hours away, I had a MDRA Coaches Meeting at 100 and I wanted to make breakfast for Tyler, Amanda and Troy before Tyler left to take Amanda to the airport. Priorities, right! Much to Topaz's disappointment I decided to run on the treadmill. I decided 6-10 AM would work well, everyone would then wake up and I could fry eggs and bacon and whip out some french toast. For some reason I woke at 4 and had bundles of energy so instead of going back to sleep I chose to start an early run time. After a quick 4 miles through the neighborhood with Topaz at my side I changed clothing and headed downstairs. I downloaded a few movies onto my Kindle yesterday for the event-first time. I had My Run and Spirit of the Marathon all set to occupy me during a long run.
I had great energy while running, I really enjoyed My Run. A story about a 56 year old man who loses his wife to breast cancer, leaving behind 3 young children. He's not a runner but decides to gain awareness for single parents he is going to run a marathon a day and will run from St Paul to the start of the Olympic games in Atlanta, Georgia. It's amazing and he succeeds. After this movie was done I came up for a refill of water and 1/2 sweet potato, checked to see that everyone was still sleeping, and began to run again. I watched Spirit of the Marathon next. A movie about a group of people training to run Chicago Marathon. Some have never run a marathon, some have, some are elite such as Deena Kastor. It was very good to watch as well. When I came back upstairs to eat the other 1/2 sweet potato the kids were awake and moving around. I had 26 miles in so far so paused the movie and the treadmill and made breakfast for them, grabbing a sweatshirt to put on as I was beginning to chill. After everyone ate and I cleaned up I went back down to finish the remaining miles. Somewhere along the line I decided to run 50K as long as I had begun so much earlier than anticipated. As I began to run on my treadmill again I noticed my legs had become tight, my side was aching, my foot was sore. Good grief, suck it up. 5 more miles. I got off and stretched, felt better and finished up the movie and my run.
I'm so glad I ran a 50K today! It makes me feel as though I'm ready for the next phase of training. I'll add in hill workouts and speed now and see how I hold up. If it is too much I'll go back to only endurance building workouts. After Zumbro 100 on April 13 I have 8 weeks before Kettle 100. Plenty of time for a preparation phase.
When I first began running it hurt to get to mile 13, it hurt a great amount as I was training for my first marathon. The past few 50Ks haven't hurt like that first 13 miler. It isn't like I'm starting over :)
I'm now on Day 4 of the kill the sugar plan! So far so good. I did have headaches Day 1 and 2 but as I was running the other night it went away and hasn't come back. Good riddance!


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When art and engineering coalesce on the highest level, you can expect a sleek and clean exterior encompassing even simple components like a rear wiper. Instead of cutting into the beauty of the Escalade, it is brilliantly concealed when not in use, clearing your rear vision while enhancing its bold aesthetics.
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We went to great lengths to create a serene interior, including acoustic front glass, newly designed inset doors fitted with triple seal technology, and the use of Bose® Active Noise Cancellation. The Bose® technology actively monitors cabin noise and sends out non-audible frequencies through the speakers to reduce power-train sounds.
Magnetic Ride Control™ suspension adds balance to the athletic performance. It reads the road up to 1,000 times a second as magnetic particles suspended in fluid react to a magnetic field that adjusts the suspension to ever-changing road conditions. Like a gymnast balancing on a beam, it gives Escalade a ride of almost supernatural grace.
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With an interior fashioned by the most skillful artisans, Escalade presents an unrivaled atmosphere of luxury. The hand wrapped and cross-stitched steering wheel, dressed in the finest Mulan leather, adds a personal touch, while full leather seats create a new level of sophistication.
Staying in touch with Escalade has never been this pleasant. Exceptional comfort means keeping warm whenever you like to, wherever you choose to be seated. With front and rear heated seats, Escalade gives you all the options on all seats.
The standard reconfigurable head-up display was inspired by defense technology. The full color interface is conveniently projected on the windshield with the desired information such as speed, tachometer, navigation and more. This smart system aids in bringing attention to the road for a more secure drive.
Displayed on an elegant screen CUE®1 - Cadillac User Experience - functions similar to a tablet. With intuitive touch features, device synchronization and an ability to recognize your natural voice.
Customize the 12.3" LCD gauge display to one of four personas that mixes traditional vehicle data with navigation, entertainment and stunning 3-D vehicle images.
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Every song fills the cabin completely. The Escalade features the Bose® Centerpoint® Surround Sound system with Advanced Staging Technology as standard. With 16 speakers inside your vehicle, every passenger can enjoy concert-quality sound.
Stay in touch with a powerful and secure connection. The fast and reliable available 4G LTE connection with a built-in Wi-Fi® hotspot2 supports up to seven mobile devices.
Cadillac CUE®1 is compatible with Phone Integration for Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™3. The system lets you access your contacts, music and information with just a touch, flick or swipe of the screen.
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The Driver Assist Package includes:
- Lane Departure Warning and Lane Keep Assist
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Additional standard safety and security features include: Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Side Blind Zone Alert and Safety Alert Seat.
See more than just what's in front of you. The standard Rear Camera Mirror streams a live, unobstructed view of what's behind you directly through the rear view mirror. This feature offers 300% more vision than an ordinary mirror - and can be reverted back to normal with the flip of a switch.
Your eyes in the sky. View the entire area around your Escalade when backing up. A series of cameras work together to provide a "bird's eye" view of the vehicle and its immediate surroundings. The 360° functionality enables the driver to select between front and rear camera view. The image is projected on the Cadillac CUE®1 screen. This way Surround Vision increases your awareness, and that helps everyone.
Space is in the eye of the beholder. The Automatic Park Assist in the Escalade guides you to an appropriately sized spot and then helps steer into the space while you control the brakes and speed – regardless if it's a parallel or perpendicular parking space. The Safety Alert Seat warns you if potential hazards are close, by subtly and discreetly sending vibrations through the seat cushion on the left, right or both sides. Parking has never been easier. You will feel the difference.
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A smartphone deserves a smart console. That's why we created one with multiple USB ports and a layered soft-touch tray to store one. It has an intelligently designed pouch for your electronic devices and overall room that can accommodate a tablet or small laptop. And because not all things run on USB, there's the 230V power outlet. On the outside, it's a soft landing place for your arm, wrapped in premium cut and sewn materials, with properly-sized cup holders that understand your love for the larger things in life.
With the addition of fold flat third-row seats, the Escalade ESV offers a total of 3424 liters of cargo space, and more storage compartments than ever before. So, whether you're transporting a mid-century chaise lounge or a baroque vase, you can adjust accordingly.
The power to pull more. The Escalade and Escalade ESV both come with a standard towing package, giving you all the equipment you need to tow up to 2,575 kg or 2'150 kg (ESV).
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Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra, they of the ever subtly changing band name, have come a long way from their debut record, A Silver Mt. Zion's 2000 He Has Left Us Alone but Shafts of Light Sometimes Grace the Corner of Our Rooms…. Back then the links with Godspeed You! Black Emperor (with whom the Memorial Orchestra share three members) were as clear as day. Silver Mt. Zion may have always had a slightly sparser musical vocabulary but their early material was unashamedly indebted to the classical post-rock that Godspeed so perfectly define.
Hints of the band as they were then still remain on the abrasively titled Fuck Off Get Free We Pour Light on Everything, but the emphasis is more on their rock side than ever before. Opener 'Fuck Off Get Free (For the Island of Montreal)' starts up like an enthusiastic steamroller and proceeds to bound through its ten minute run time, without stopping to give even a cursory glance in the direction of drone interludes and atmospheric guitar figures. It's restlessly propulsive, driving its point home through blunt guitars and Efrim Menuck's brittle, yet powerful, vocals. In essence, it is the sound of a band more at home with itself than at any previous point in its discography.
Certainly this is some way from the uncertain, prog-tinted, travails of 2010's Kollaps Tradixionales, a release on which the band sounded torn between living up musically to their punk rock ethos and honing the visceral widescreen sonics of their early records. The first three tracks here ('Austerity Blues' and 'Take Away These Early Grave Blues' follow the opener) all see the five musicians thrashing at their instruments with a joyful vigour you would rarely associate with Godspeed or their myriad of clones. It's refreshing to hear the band cut loose and, crucially, it's also very enjoyable to listen to. For a record clearly so influenced by the reality of being a musician in an economic climate that treats artists like worthless layabouts, Fuck Off Get Free… is pleasingly chipper in its musical, if not its lyrical, approach.
Things get more somber in the second half. The achingly beautiful 'Little Ones Run' is just a short interlude yet it is disarmingly emotive. The gorgeous sound of piano strings being plucked like a harp provides angelic delight alongside plaintive vocals led by violinists Jessica Moss and Sophie Trudeau. Before one can recover the track is followed by 'What We Loved Was Not Enough', which is nothing short of a masterpiece. An anthem of colossal proportions, in which the band recapture some of their more widescreen musical personality without sacrificing the identity forged earlier on the album, it's probably the best thing Silver Mt. Zion have ever done. The fade out vocal line of "And the day's come when we no longer feel" is almost unfairly perfect.
Closer 'Rains Thru the Roof at thee Grande Ballroom (For Capital Steez)' doesn't attempt to out-epic the previous track. Poignantly dedicated to the talented 19-year-old Brooklyn rapper who killed himself on Christmas Eve 2012, it captures Silver Mt. Zion's position at a period of time in which they sound more comfortable, and more alive, than ever before. Fans expecting moving, but wearily delivered, post-rock may be disappointed with that position, but it may just have seen Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra produce a classic. At the very least it is the culmination of a discography that has always been leading to this as its high point.
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July 26, 2013 Packard Campus August Films Celebrate Westerns, Summer Fun
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Six classic westerns from the National Film Registry will open the August Film Program when the Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation hosts The Film Foundation's three-day innovative educational seminar for local middle-school teachers. The films—chosen for the National Film Registry for their cultural, historic or aesthetic significance—will be shown as part of the Foundation's curriculum, "Story of Movies: The American West and Western Film Genre." The seminar is designed to provide a deeper understanding of American cultural history and the mythology of the Western genre. For more information about the seminar, visit this site. The three matinees and three evening screenings also will be open to the public.
"Emperor Jones," also on the National Film Registry, is this month's selection for the year-long series showcasing films from 1933. Silent film accompanist Ben Model will return for a rare screening of Raymond Griffith's comedy, "Paths to Paradise." The month also pays tribute to summer camp and campy fun with such comedies as Bill Murray's "Meatballs" and the 1998 Disney feature "The Parent Trap."
Screenings are preceded by an informative slide presentation about each film, with music selected by the Library's Recorded Sound Section. Short subjects will be presented before select programs. Titles are subject to change without notice.
All Packard Campus programs are free and open to the public, but children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For reservation information call (540) 827-1079 ext. 79994 or (202) 707-9994 during business hours, beginning one week before any given screening. Reservations will be held until 10 minutes before showtime. In case of inclement weather, call the theater reservation line no more than three hours before showtime to confirm cancellations. The theater will be closed July 4-6. For further information on the theater and film series, visit www.loc.gov/avconservation/theater/.
The Library of Congress Packard Campus for Audio Visual Conservation is a state-of-the-art facility funded as a gift to the nation by the Packard Humanities Institute. The Packard Campus is the site where the nation's library acquires, preserves and provides access to the world's largest and most comprehensive collection of motion pictures, television programs, radio broadcasts and sound recordings (www.loc.gov/avconservation/). The Packard Campus is home to nearly 7 million collection items. It provides staff support for the Library of Congress National Film Preservation Board, the National Recording Preservation Board and the national registries for film and recorded sound.
Founded in 1800, the Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution. It seeks to spark imagination and creativity and to further human understanding and wisdom by providing access to knowledge through its magnificent collections, programs and exhibitions. Many of the Library's rich resources can be accessed through its website at www.loc.gov.
Series Schedule
Thursday, Aug. 1 (2:30 p.m.)
"Hell's Hinges" (Triangle, 1916)
William S. Hart portrays Blaze Tracey, a rough cowboy in a Wild West town who changes his ways as he falls for the good-hearted sister of a weak-willed parson. Hart co-directed this silent western morality tale of good versus evil. The film was added to the National Film Registry in 1994.
Thursday, Aug. 1 (7:30 p.m.)
"The Big Trail" (Fox, 1930)
John Wayne plays Breck Coleman, a scout who leads hundreds of settlers in covered wagons from the Mississippi River to their destiny out West. Selected to the National Film Registry in 2006, this western adventure was directed by Raoul Walsh. Marguerite Churchill and El Brendel are also in the cast.
Friday, Aug. 2 (2:30 p.m.)
"Stagecoach" (United Artists, 1939)
John Ford directed this story of redemption about a group of disparate passengers who battle personal demons and each other while racing through Indian country. The film made John Wayne a major star and it was nominated for seven Academy Awards, winning two: Best Supporting Actor (Thomas Mitchell) and Best Score (for its compilation of 17 American folk tunes of the 1880s). "Stagecoach" was selected for preservation to the National Film Registry in 1995. The print is courtesy of UCLA Film and Television Archive.
Friday, Aug. 2 (7:30 p.m.)
"My Darling Clementine" (20th Century-Fox, 1946)
Henry Fonda stars as Wyatt Earp in this depiction of the legendary gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Focusing on action and drama over historical reality, director John Ford tells a powerful story about community, honor, law and friendship. Linda Darnell, Victor Mature, Walter Brennan and Cathy Downs also star in the classic western, which was added to the National Film Registry in 1991. The print is courtesy of UCLA Film and Television Archive.
Saturday, Aug. 3 (2:30 p.m.)
"Red River" (United Artists, 1948)
Set just after the Civil War, a young cowhand (Montgomery Clift in his first film) rebels against his tyrannical guardian (John Wayne) during a crucial cattle drive of more than 1,000 miles from Texas to market in Missouri. Howard Hawks directed this epic adventure, which was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1990.
Saturday, Aug. 3 (7:30 p.m.)
"Shane" (Paramount, 1953)
George Stevens directed this adaptation of Jack Schaefer's novel in which Shane, a former gunfighter fighter (Alan Ladd), comes to the defense of homesteaders who are being terrorized by a cattle baron who wants their land. Van Heflin, Jean Arthur and Brandon de Wilde portray the Starrett family who befriends Shane. Loyal Griggs cinematography won an Academy Award for this western drama. "Shane" was tapped for preservation in the National Film Registry in 1993.
Thursday, Aug. 8 (7:30 p.m.)
"Emperor Jones" (United Artists, 1933)
In his first sound-era film role, Paul Robeson recreated his stage incarnation of a Pullman porter who escapes from a chain gang and improbably becomes king of a Caribbean island. This big screen adaptation of Eugene O'Neill's play was included in the National Film Registry in 1999. The Library of Congress Film Preservation Lab used the best surviving elements to restore the film.
Friday, Aug. 9 (7:30 p.m.)
"Paths to Paradise" (Paramount, 1925)
Perhaps the most overlooked silent comedy classic of the 1920s, this clockwork-timed crook comedy presents Raymond Griffith in all his smarmy elegance with co-star Betty Compson as rival jewels thieves who form an alliance to steal a valuable necklace. Ben Model will provide live musical accompaniment.
Saturday, Aug. 10 (7:30 p.m.)
"Meatballs" (Paramount, 1979)
A lonely kid (Chris Makepeace) is sent to the cut-rate Camp North Star, which is under the misdirection of wacky head counselor Tripper Harrison and the counselors-in-training. Ivan Reitman directed the blockbuster comedy, starring Bill Murray in his first film after "Saturday Night Live" became a cult hit.
Thursday, Aug. 15 (7:30 p.m.)
"Marjorie Morningstar" (Warner Bros., 1958)
While working as a counselor at a summer camp, college student Marjorie Morgenstern (Natalie Wood) falls for 32-year-old Noel Airman (Gene Kelly), a would-be dramatist working at a nearby summer theater. Marjorie's desire to follow an unconventional path—instead of the traditional models of social and religious behavior expected by New York Jewish families in the 1950s—is explored in this romantic drama, directed by Irving Rapper.
Friday, Aug. 16 (7:30 p.m.)
"Space Amoeba" (Toho, 1970)
Giant mutant monsters created by aliens from outer space attacked a photographer and his entourage who land on a remote Pacific Island for a photo shoot. Directed by Ishirô Honda, this sci-fi and fantasy horror stars Akira Kubo, Atsuko Takahashi and Yukiko Kobayashi. Also known as "Yog: Monster from Space," the film was produced in Japanese with English subtitles.
"Kingdom of the Spiders" (Dimensions, 1977)
William Shatner stars as veterinarian Dr. Robert Hansen who discovers while investigating the mysterious deaths of a number of farm animals that his town lies in the path of hoards of migrating tarantulas. Killer spiders soon overrun the streets, trapping townfolks in a remote hotel. John 'Bud' Cardos directed this sci-fi horror film, which also features Tiffany Bolling and Woody Strode.
Saturday, Aug 17 (2 p. m.)
"The Parent Trap" (Disney, 1998)
Lindsay Lohan plays identical twins separated at birth, with each raised by one of their biological parents. They discover each other for the first time at summer camp and make plans to bring their wayward parents back together. Nancy Meyers directed this family comedy-drama, which also stars Dennis Quaid and Natasha Richardson.
Thursday, Aug. 22 (7:30 p.m.)
"Phantom of the Paradise" (20th Century-Fox, 1974)
Brian De Palma wrote and directed this comedy-drama fantasy about a disfigured composer who sells his soul for the woman he loves so she will perform his music. However, an evil record tycoon betrays him and steals his music to open a rock palace. William Finley, Paul Williams and Jessica Harper star in the film.
Friday, Aug. 23 (7:30 p.m.)
"Swept Away" (Cinema 5, 1974, R-rated*)
Lina Wertmüller's comedy-drama is the story of a rich, spoiled wife and a poor underclass deckhand sailor who drift away from their yacht while on a Mediterranean vacation cruise. When they become stranded on a deserted island, their roles become reversed. Produced in Italian with English subtitles, the film stars Mariangela Melato and Giancarlo Giannini. "Swept Away" is winner of the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures Award for Top Foreign Film. *No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian.
Saturday, Aug. 24 (7:30 p.m.)
"Cry Baby" (Universal, 1990)
John Waters wrote and directed this satirical musical comedy set in 1950s Baltimore about a group of high school delinquents. A bad boy with a heart of gold, Cry Baby (Johnny Depp) wins the love of a good girl whose boyfriend sets out for revenge. Featured in the cast are Amy Locane, Susan Tyrrell, Polly Bergen, Iggy Pop, Ricki Lake and Traci Lords.
"Johnny Dangerously" (20th Century-Fox, 1984)
In this gangster comedy set in the 1930's, an honest, goodhearted man is forced to turn to a life of crime to finance his neurotic mother's skyrocketing medical bills. Directed by Amy Heckerling, the film's cast includes Michael Keaton, Joe Piscopo and Marilu Henner.
Thursday, Aug. 29 (7:30 p.m.)
"Hudson Hawk" (TriStar, 1991, R-rated*)
Bruce Willis stars as the title character, a cat burglar who plans to go straight after serving a 10-year stint in prison. His friend Tommy (Danny Aiello), however, is in trouble and will be killed unless he steals some paintings by Leonardo da Vinci. Michael Lehmann directed this action comedy, which also features Andie MacDowell, James Coburn, Richard E. Grant and Sandra Bernhard in the cast. *No one under the age of 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian.


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Liveblogging the Yahoo-Microsoft Search Deal Conference Call: The Carol and Steve Show Debuts!
BoomTown was so glad we had this time together with Yahoo (YHOO) CEO Carol Bartz and Microsoft (MSFT) CEO Steve Ballmer, just to have a laugh or sing a song about a major Web search and advertising deal.
I liveblogged the conference call, which I updated as it happened.
Did Ballmer scream and jump up and down? Did Carol say something naughty?
Or as the companies said:
SUNNYVALE, Calif. & REDMOND, Wash., Jul 29, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE)–Yahoo! Inc. and Microsoft will host a conference call for accredited media and financial and industry analysts at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT today, July 29, 2009, to discuss the search agreement the companies recently announced. In addition, b-roll footage will be available. The satellite feed of b-roll footage will contain broadcast footage of remarks from Yahoo! CEO Carol Bartz and Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, as well as corporate Yahoo! and Microsoft b-roll footage.
B-roll? More like, were Bartz and Ballmer on a roll?
To find out, read on!
5:28 am PDT: It was EARLY on the West Coast and we were being forced at first to listen to really sleepy music like you might hear in a dentist's office.
5:34 am PDT: Memo Impresario Eric Brown was late! But, as soon as he gets on, the new Yahoo PR head began with an enthusiastic hello about the deal.
Bartz was up first, followed by Ballmer. They were clearly together in the same place, likely in Silicon Valley at some bunker.
"This is a great day for Yahoo," she said. "It's a game-changer and I am glad to finally be able to talk to you about it."
Her patter was clearly scripted, but Bartz was pretty jaunty in her delivery.
And sassy enough to make the first of many dings to former Yahoo savior Google (GOOG)–not by name, but as either "the market leader" or "the competitor."
Why not just go right to calling the search giant this deal is aimed at battling what Bartz really meant: The Borg.
Bartz stressed that this deal only covers search and the search ad business and not, say, display advertising.
And, she added, while Microsoft's AdCenter technology will power the money-making, "search will continue to be an integral part of the Yahoo consumer experience."
Boiling it down, Bartz said: "What this deal is really about for everyone is scale."
Cue the next Google dig: "The combination of Microsoft and Yahoo search puts the choice back into the hands of consumers, increasingly concerned about the influence of a single player."
Single player=Darth Vader.
5:40 am PDT: Ballmer was next. "I am so delighted to see [the deal] come to fruition," he said.
He does not say much more except that he hoped it would "flourish and come to life over the many years."
Ballmer sounded like someone speaking at a ribbon cutting of a copy store at the mall.
The livelier Bartz came back on, discussing the terms, hewing pretty much to what was already in the press release.
Microsoft's AdCenter as technology. Integration. 10 years. No display deal. Separate user experience.
Now to the bucks, as Bartz noted, they add $500 million to Yahoo's operating income, save $200 million in capital expenditures and improve annual operating cash flow by $275 million.
"At its full implementation," she added. There is always a catch!
Bartz said Yahoo would use the money to invest in its other properties, although she was not specific.
Then, it was onto regulatory issues and getting this party started.
Bartz put on the brakes. "This deal will not happen overnight," she said.
Actually, not even close. She predicted a closing in early 2010 and it being rolled out over the following three to six months.
Finally, Bartz thanked the tireless teams who did the deal. "With a lot of help from Steve and I," she said and then quipped, "not always so."
She and Ballmer were now sounding like a hip mom and dad.
5:45 am PDT: Question time!
The first one was about why the pair did not do a display deal and also how they were going to bridge the huge gap in how much each made per search compared to each other and Google.
Bartz said that the point was to keep the deal idiot-proof. "Frankly, we wanted it as straightforward and simple as possible," she said.
Ballmer concurred: "We are taking a big bite here."
As to the earnings gap in search, he said, "The deal in and of itself will let us close gap with the market leader."
Ballmer tried not to say the word "Google," but stumbled and did anyway.
The next question was about Bartz's shift from her "boatloads of cash" quote–which she said, in an interview with me at the seventh D: All Things Digital conference in late May, was a must for a deal with Microsoft–to her new "boatloads of value."
Simple, she said, trying to gloss it over–Yahoo did not need a big cash payment up front (and it did not get it either).
"As far as we are concerned, the boatload of cash is us preserving our revenue line," said Bartz.
The next question was about what Microsoft gets out of this deal.
"We clearly see an upside as execution really builds," said Ballmer.
After more money questions, there is finally one on regulator issues.
Back to Google-bashing from Ballmer.
"I suspect the competitor who may not like more competition is Google," he said.
Microsoft General Counsel Brad Smith then jumped in and talked about working together and filings in D.C. and making the case.
He said he "looks forward to the debate," which is just what a lawyer would say.
5:58 am PDT: Finally, the layoff question.
Bartz is clear here. Some Yahoo search employees will be dragooned over to Microsoft, some will move to other parts of Yahoo and some will be let go.
"Unfortunately, there are some redundancies," said Bartz.
More financial questions, one on the mobile search market, one on innovation, one on scale and one on advertisers.
"Advertisers, especially smaller ones, want to make sure there is enough meaningful market for them and they don't want to learn three platforms," said Bartz. "They know how to enter into the Google system."
She said "Google system" like she was talking about a gulag.
Meanwhile, Ballmer talked about how good it was to now be No. 2. Really, he did, since he was a distant No. 3 before this deal.
6:11 am PDT: Some technology question. Ballmer noted that the deal was not a "rip and replace" of Yahoo's search for Microsoft. It will be an "integration."
Next was a question about how this deal measured up to last year's more money-laden offer by Microsoft.
Bartz said she didn't just want an upfront payment, but a "true partnership," with control over the Yahoo user interface and "real skin in the game."
Ballmer called last year's deal more investor-focused than operational. "The deal was different for Microsoft, not better," he said, leaving out the cheaper part.
Finally, I get called on, and ask about who will lead the integration and how it will get done, so as not to create a huge distraction.
Bartz said it would be a "smooth transition…not that different from when Yahoo went from Overture to Panama."
I did not have the heart to tell her that the transition of the Yahoo ad platform was anything but smooth and one of the reasons Yahoo got into the trouble it has gotten in.
Ballmer noted that the leadership that put together the deal is the leadership of the companies in the digital arena.
I also asked how the deal finally came together, especially after such historical rancor.
"It was like a snowball down a hill," said Bartz.
But it was also a complex ball of ice, she added, noting "it was not a two-page term sheet."
More like hundreds of pages. "There was not a high level of abstraction," said Ballmer.
Finally, finding a kind of married groove–from that time before the random bickering sets in–Bartz noted that "dating is one thing, but having a partnership is another."
She added: "The good news once we reached a point we believed to be advantageous, [we did a deal]…that's how partnerships work."
Well, exactly how it all works out, of course, still remains to be seen.