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Supervisors are expected to be fully aware of the contents of the PINK BOOK.
Because a Part II Project counts towards 25 percent of Tripos credit it is important that students receive careful attention from the project supervisor. If a project looks as though it might be getting stuck or heading for any other problem, please inform the student's DoS straightaway.
Students vary enormously in the level of project supervision they require and the load is never even throughout the project duration. Please make regular progress enquiries even during periods when not much supervision is needed.
If a student has more than one project supervisor, please be sure, at all times, who is responsible for monitoring progress and reporting to the DoS.
Term-by-term GUIDANCE ON BEST PRACTICE
Project Structure
It is helpful if a basic version of the project is working as early as possible in the work programme. A really-basic version could form part of the preparation for the main project. Ideally, also aim for the main deliverable to be working at some time in the Lent Term. Not all projects can be structured this way of course.
Please help the student by suggesting ways that the project can be evaluated and ensure they structure their work towards a good evaluation, rather than merely a 'working' project.
Experiments with Human Subjects
If a student's project interacts in anyway with human subjects the student should request approval from the Laboratory's Ethics Committee by submitting an online application for ethics approval. Please read the ethics committee guidance at http://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/local/policy/ethics/.
A supervisor may sign a non-disclosure agreement in a personal capacity in order to help supervise a project with confidential content. However, please ensure that everything that is submitted for examination is unrestricted. The source code for the project that is created or substantially modified must be submitted along with the dissertation itself. However, libraries or other bodies of code that would be required to make the project run do not need to be submitted and could be subject to NDA. Please note that both the supervisor and the student sign any NDA in a personal capacity and that this does not impose any liability on the University.
Please make sure that the dissertation meets the required structure and has sufficient material in each chapter to match the expectations of the marking schema.
It is expected that the Supervisor and the DoS will both read drafts of the dissertation before it is submitted. Please ensure that the student allows sufficient time both for you to read the dissertation and for the student to make changes before it is submitted.
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One of the most visited regions in the country, this is also one of the most fascinating locations you will ever visit. From the underground cities of Derinkuyu and Kaymakli to the Valley of the Fairy Chimneys or Peribacalar Vadisi, Cappadocia is regarded by many as a virtual geological playground. Indeed, it is this particular feature which makes it so unique as most its attractions have been created entirely by natural forces. Furthermore, there is so much which has yet to be uncovered in the region as experts suspect that there are at least twenty more cities and villages buried underground. The best time to visit is May or September when temperatures are not too hot and if you can make it, this is certainly something you really don't want to miss.
Particularly significant for visitors from Australia and New Zealand, this peninsula has seen its fair share of battle over the centuries but it was those which took place almost a century ago during World War I that were to become the most significant. With over two hundred thousand casualties which included nationals from Britain, France, India, Australia and New Zealand, the carnage was phenomenal. Today over thirty cemeteries containing twenty two thousand graves can be found on the peninsula as well as several important monuments and thousands from all over the world make the pilgrimage to honour their war heroes. Most of the battlefields and the peninsula itself is now covered by national park lands but the memories live on and a visit to Galipoli is both a moving and fascinating experience.
No trip to Turkey would be complete without paying a visit to the only city in the world that's built on two continents. Home to a whole host of activities and attractions, you really should allow yourself quite a few days to get around this amazing city. Among the most visited sites in Istanbul are the Blue Mosque, the Church of Saint Sophia or Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. But, as well as the wealth of churches and temples, you also have the option of a shopping trip like no other in the Grand Bazaar, the largest market in the world or you could take a trip on the Bosphorous, a journey well worth making. Finally, to relax after all this sightseeing and shopping head to a traditional Turkish bath or hamam where all your stress will be washed away.
A name known the world over thanks to the poetry of Homer and the legendary story of the Wooden Horse of Troy, the region is now home to a host of ancient cities which were not discovered until the late nineteenth century by Californian archaeologist, Heinrich Schliemann. Excavations have been taking place ever since and have uncovered nine ancient cities which have been built on top of each other. Troy I dates from as far back as about 3000BC while Troy IX dates from about 500AD. On a visit to the region you get to see step back in time and witness over five thousand years of history. This is something which can never be captured in books or on film, it's the real thing and makes for a rather memorable visit.
And now for something completely different. A town with no particular sights and just two small beaches might sound pretty far removed from so many locations in Turkey and from the ones which we have already mentioned. But, it is these very same features which make it so special. This is traditional Turkey, virtually free from outside tourism. A beautiful marina town with more than enough to occupy you during your stay but a place where you can relax and enjoy the true Turkish culture, Datca should feature on everyone's itinerary while you are in the country.
This village's main claim to fame is as the birthplace of the fourth century bishop St. Nicholas who was later immortalised as Santa Claus. As well as this, however, Patara is home to one of the most impressive beaches in Turkey some twenty kilometres long and fifty kilometres wide. And the beach in turn is home to the endangered Loggerhead turtles who come ashore to lay their eggs at night from May to September. While you can use the beach during the day throughout this period, nighttime visits are prohibited. Finally, as well as the beach you can visit the ruins of the ancient port of Patara, check out the Roman baths and Lycian tombs and visit the natural wetlands and dune areas to see some of the native flora and fauna.


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At the request of his second wife, Helen Pitts Douglass, Congress chartered the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association, to whom Mrs. Douglass bequeathed the house. Joining with the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, the association opened the house to visitors in 1916. The property was added to the National Park system on September 5, 1962, and was designated a National Historic Site in 1988.
Douglass was born a slave on Maryland's Eastern Shore and was given the name Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey. At an early age, he learned to read and write, and escaped to freedom in the North, changing his name to Douglass to avoid recapture. Eventually he settled in Rochester, New York, and was active in the abolitionist cause. He was a leader of Rochester's Underground Railroad movement and became the editor and publisher of the North Star, an abolitionist newspaper. After the Civil War, Douglass came to Washington, DC, and served as the marshall of the District of Columbia and was appointed recorder of deeds for the city. In 1889, President Harrison appointed him minister-resident and consul general of the Republic of Haiti and charge d'affaires for the Dominican Republic. During all of this activity, Douglass remained an outspoken advocate for the rights of African Americans. This National Historic Site helps us to better understand the life of the man who is recognized as "the father of the civil rights movement."
The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, administered by the National Park Service, is located at 1411 W St., SE. It is open to the public daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm in the summer, and from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the fall and winter. The site is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day. There is a fee to tour the home. For more information, please call 202/426-5961. The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is not within close proximity to a Metro stop.


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Toyota Sienna Auto Parts at Coos Bay Toyota near Eugene 97401
When you're looking for Toyota Sienna Auto Parts near Eugene, you want them as quickly as possible. Thanks to Coos Bay Toyota's extensive inventory and knowledgeable staff members, we likely have the Original Equipment Manufacturer part you need, when you need it, as opposed to other parts stores, which sell aftermarket parts that may not be an exact match for your Toyota Sienna. Whether you're just looking to change your own oil or are a car aficionado with the sort of know-how to upgrade your own vehicle, we've got the parts to accomplish the task.
With convenient business hours and a convenient location, there's no reason not to come on in and get the auto parts you need for your vehicle today. If you're going to do your own tune-ups, there are multiple steps you'll want to take but, first, come by Coos Bay Toyota's Parts Department to gather your array of supplies. Make sure you've got the year, make, and model of your vehicle, along with the VIN, so we can get you the proper equipment. You'll need a funnel to avoid spillage during your oil change, on top of the correct oil, don't forget! Checking your tires is a necessary part of vehicle ownership, and we've got pressure gauges for you, so that your tires' air pressure is always correct and you can get the most out of that rubber. You can find the maximum psi for your tires both in the Owner's Manual and on the tire placard in the door jamb!
We admire the do-it-yourself attitude, which is why we've got a Live Chat function, as well. If you have questions while repairing or tuning up your vehicle with auto parts from Coos Bay Toyota, you can chat and ask us anything. Head on over to the Ask A Tech feature to submit questions directly to our highly-trained technicians. We'll respond in a timely and informative fashion, or feel free to give us a call. We're happy to confirm that we have a part, discuss repairs you're working on, or just chat about vehicles – it's our passion.
Whether you're looking for a cabin air filter, the plethora of fluids your vehicle requires regularly, replacement brake pads, or a new muffler, we've got Toyota Sienna auto parts for sale near Eugene. Come down to Coos Bay Toyota and see for yourself! With our superb customer service and our well-trained staff, we pride ourselves on customer retention – we hope to see you soon!
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May of 1982, Guy joined his brother Lee and became a partner in the new, fast growing, Coos Bay Toyota. Over the years he worked in every department. He started in Parts and Service, then moved on to Sales, Finance, and Management.
In 1988, Guy became President and General Manager. In 2012 he led the dealership in achieving the coveted Toyota President's Award. Guy is also a driving force in our community involvement. He is a member of the local Rotary and serves on the board of the Oregon Auto Dealers Association.
Guy grew up in San Diego and served in the U. S. Army with duty in Germany and Korea. He met his lovely wife, Janet, when they were in grade school in San Diego. Years later, they met again at their Hoover High School reunion. The love was still there, and they married soon thereafter. Janet retired just a few years ago from her job as a Nurse Practitioner at Loma Linda University Hospital in California, where she worked in Pediatric Oncology. They currently enjoy spending more time together with their two Corgis.
Glen got his start with us in February 1995 as a sub-contractor. He was working for a company that helped dealerships setup new Finance & Insurance departments. In August of that same year we hired him as our Sales Manager. He has led our Sales team ever since.
He was born and raised in New York and was living in Phoenix, Arizona before moving to Coos Bay, Oregon in 1995.
Sheri Banes started her journey with Coos Bay Toyota in January of 2011. She shows empathy in her personality and she cares about the business and she cares about the customer which is one of the qualities about her that made us choose her to be our Customer Relations Manager. She also shows a natural ability for computer graphics and has interest in furthering her web design abilities.
Michelle has worked for Coos Bay Toyota since 2011. She began her career with us as a Phone Operator & Greeter. She impressed us with her many skills including and not limited to: effectively working with partner companies, being very detail-oriented, and effective event planning. She manages several community events for us throughout the year, including our annual Operation KidSafe Regional Child Safety Day. As our Inventory Manager she ensures clean and safe vehicles are available for our customers.
Her quick wit and sense of humor, coupled with her ability to hold others to account, has made her a highly valued employee. One of her favorite things about working here is the fun and lively atmosphere in the Sales Office.
Bill has been in the automotive industry for 27 years, and he's been a Sales Manager for 27 years. (Yes really!) He started at a dealership as a Finance Manager and within a few months was promoted to Sales Manager and has been one ever since.
He and his wife wanted to live on the Oregon Coast and were up in Newport when he got a call about the position here. He drove down and got the job same day and has been with us now for a little over a year now.
In his free time you may see him fishing along the Siuslaw river, or one of our local lakes.
Amanda Fitzlaff started with Coos Bay Toyota in 2013. She came from another auto dealership with a background in bookkeeping. She began as our Greeter and when the Business Manager position opened up - in that short time - we knew she was the right person for the job.
Amanda excels at being thorough and quick, getting all the finance and insurance paperwork completed quickly with 100% accuracy. She also educates each and every customer about what they are signing, and provides information on the various aftermarket programs and warranties available.
We look forward to working with Amanda for many years to come.
Kelly Milburn joined our team in December of 2009. Kelly's career in the auto industry started in 1986 with Main St. Auto Mart and he has brought a wealth of knowledge to the table. He takes pride in treating every customer like they are part of his extended family.
James parlayed his great passion for cars into a career here at Coos Bay Toyota as a Sales Associate, with us since 2015. James is "the man in the red shirt" in many of our satisfied customer posts on our Facebook page.
For James, family is the most important part of life, he is married to Kasie and they are raising three boys together. In 2016 he ran for, and is now serving on, the Coos Bay School Board.
"James LaBine looks out for the kids in the Coos Bay School community, and hopes to use his new position as a school board member to focus on helping those from underprivileged families." - The World
We are proud to have him on our team and of his many contributions to our community.
Israel (Izzy) Perez joined our team February of 2012. Izzy was born in Mexico and moved to Coos County at the age of two. He graduated Marshfield High School in 2003. He has three beautiful children and is active in the community. As the youngest of four, Izzy was raised that family, hard work, and dedication are extremely important.Hablo español
Steve joined Coos Bay Toyota's Sales staff in 2007 and is our internal go-to guy for technical questions on new vehicle features like navigation, Toyota Safety Sense™ and Entune™. Steve rapidly became a Master Certified Sales Consultant from Toyota USA and his continued hard work makes him one of the few Master Certified in our Northwest Region.
Steve is a U.S. Veteran, having served 25 years in the Coast Guard; 14 of those years on the high seas, and also served a tour in the Persian Gulf.
Steve is a dedicated family man, the proud father of 5 biological, and 3 adopted children that he and his wife initially fostered. His eldest son, Marcus, also works for Coos Bay Toyota in our Parts department.
Andrea Maine is a dedicated professional who commenced working for Coos Bay Toyota in April of 2015. She has a natural affinity with our customers and is masterful at finding the exact vehicle they are looking for whether working in person, on the phone, via emails, or chat. She comes to work everyday with a can-do attitude and is a joy to work with.
Andrea was born and raised in Coos Bay and graduated from Marshfield High School. Nothing is more important to Andrea than family, and she appreciates the family atmosphere we foster here at Coos Bay Toyota. Hablo español
Ali was part of the first Smiling Dog Cafe crew and she was promoted to Manager in 2015. She likes to get very creative when it comes to baked goods and our customers really enjoy the energy she brings to the dealership lounge with her creatively thought out baked goods, the festive holiday decorations, and the overall atmosphere she has worked hard on providing.
Sara runs the café so Manager Ally can get a day off now and then. She takes great pride in her work and gets to occasionally express her creativity in the kitchen. She made us all the best Thanksgiving lunch last year. If you get a chance to try her candied carrots sometime, they are delicious!


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Google Gears Up Compute Engine for Cloud Fight
Nov 27, 2012 2:04 PM PT
Google is stepping up its game in the battle for cloud supremacy by slashing prices and beefing up the services it offers with Compute Engine.
The Infrastructure as a Service product was first announced at Google's I/O show in June and is currently available in a preview version. Google hasn't set an official launch date, but it announced updates Monday to Compute Engine and several of its other cloud products.
The company is cutting prices for its cloud storage by more than 20 percent in some cases and giving users the option to trade lower data availability for lower prices.
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Compute Engine also getting 36 additional instance types, with different combinations of virtual cores, memory and disk type. Previously, the product had four available in the server catalog. The price of those initial four will drop by about 5 percent.
The updated Compute Engine also features Persistent Disk Snapshotting, which enables users to create a backup disk of information and easily transfer it around Google data centers.
The new cloud offerings offer higher-performance instances optimized for applications that require more memory or processing, and reduced pricing for lower storage space.
Taking on Amazon
The upgrades to Google's offerings place it in a cloud category close to that of rival Amazon, whose servers have more CPU and memory power.
Google's moves with this upgrade, though, could put it in a better spot to compete, especially among clients looking for aggressive pricing, said Larry Carvalho, owner of RobustCloud.
"Amazon has a big head start here, but it's possible that Google can catch up," Carvalho told the E-Commerce Times. "Pricing is not going to be an issue with enterprises, so in the short term the main draw for Google Compute Engine will be with startups."
Speed is one way Google could gain an edge over chief rival Amazon, said Krishnan Subramanian, principal analyst at Rishidot Research.
"Google is pursuing the cloud infrastructure strategy aggressively," Subramanian told the E-Commerce Times. "I had a chance to check their service out, and it is blazing fast compared to Amazon Web Services. If they can maintain this performance once they make it generally available, then it will help them gain market share."
Still, Google needs to recognize what kind of customer will make up the bulk of its revenue and push more resources into meeting the demands of that clientele.
"I am disappointed with how Google is pushing Google App Engine, and if they take the same hands-off approach to Google Compute Engine, they cannot compete effectively with Amazon. They need to focus more on reaching out to developers and talking to enterprise IT."
Emerging War
Google isn't the only company that must rally its troops to take on Amazon in the cloud scene, said Subramanian. Cloud services are becoming an integral part of any tech giant's product offerings, and a battle for the top is brewing. That top spot is still up for grabs, though, and it might be taken by someone unexpected.
"I don't like the term 'Cloud War,' but if we have to use the term, yes, it is inevitable," he observed. "I don't see the market to be dominated by handful of cloud providers like Amazon, Google, Microsoft and others. Rather, I expect a more competitive market with many providers competing in the space due to the availability of open source software like OpenStack and CloudStack."
The competition will only be good for consumers, said Carvalho, especially if it can lead to innovative, affordable products.
"With large existing companies like HP and IBM unable to compete with Amazon, it is always good for customers to have an alternative," he said. "Compute Engine improvement is a positive development for the industry."


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DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish drugmaker Elan is raising more than $3.25 billion by selling its interests in its main drug and will splash out most of the proceeds on acquisitions, effectively reinventing itself as a company.
Under a deal announced on Wednesday, Elan's partner Biogen Idec will take full ownership of blockbuster multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment Tysabri and will make an upfront payment to the Irish group plus royalties on future sales.
While the deal gives Elan scope to return some cash to shareholders as well as strategic flexibility to buy new assets, it leaves its future shape unclear since Tysabri was by far its most important product, responsible for almost all its revenue.
Elan has already spoken to several companies about potential deals and can move quickly once the sale its completed, Chief Executive Kelly Martin told Reuters.
"You can do a lot of things with $3 billion, you can buy companies, molecules, you can partner, you can share risk. The world is our oyster," Martin said in a telephone interview.
"We are not necessarily restricting ourselves to one therapeutic area or one type of clinical asset. We will not be restricted to our past, which was by and large neurological."
Martin said there were hundreds of small- to medium-sized drug companies with capital or capability needs, meaning there was an "enormous amount of transactions" Elan could do.
Shares in Elan, which fell sharply last year after the failure of a highly anticipated experimental Alzheimer's drug, were 10 percent higher at 8.50 euros by 0950 GMT. The stock rose as high as 8.595 euros, its highest since mid November.
The Irish drugmaker has co-marketed Tysabri with the larger U.S. company for 12 years and said it would receive a royalty of 12 percent of Tysabri global net sales for the first 12 months after the deal is completed.
A tiered royalty structure will kick in after that, with Elan, in which U.S. group Johnson & Johnson is an 18 percent shareholder, receiving 18 percent on up to $2 billion of global net sales and 25 percent on any sales over that level.
Sales of Tysabri rose 8 percent to $1.6 billion last year. A filing last month for approval to sell the drug as a first-line treatment for could boost sales further.
The companies have long aimed to increase patient numbers over time to 100,000 from the 72,700 at the end of last year, a level that would make Tysabri a $2 billion drug, Martin said.
For Biogen, the deal boosts its MS business at a crucial time for the U.S. company, which hopes to win approval soon for a new pill to treat the debilitating neurological disease.
Its oral drug BG-12, to be sold under the brand name Tecfidera, is expected to become a leading treatment for MS after its planned second-quarter introduction.
Biogen will be able to offer BG-12 alongside Tysabri and another MS treatment called Avonex, both of which are given by injection, providing a range of treatment options for patients.
Rival providers of MS treatments include Novartis, Teva, Merck KGaA and Bayer.
There had been speculation in 2012 that Biogen might try to acquire Elan outright, following the failure of the Irish company's Alzheimer's drug bapineuzumab, which it was working on with Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer.
That setback left Elan heavily reliant on Tysabri, which accounted for all but 200,000 euros of the group's 1.2 billion euro full- year revenue reported on Wednesday.
As part of earlier plans to refocus its operations, Elan said last August it was spinning off its Neotope drug discovery business. It also sold its drug delivery business to U.S. firm Alkermes for $960 million in 2011.
Martin said the situation of relying on one asset and a single collaborator had not been ideal and the restructuring would allow the group to diversify.
"The strategic direction can actually be shaped because we have freed ourselves up from just having Tysabri to having the ability to add a multitude of assets, which we think over time will be a more balanced opportunity for shareholders," he said.
Martin added that the company would likely return some cash to shareholders and said he had no immediate plans to step down as chief executive, after agreeing early last year to stay on longer than his scheduled retirement.
"With the $3.25 billion cash payment likely to be devoid of tax obligations, Elan has swapped hope for certainty in ceding control of the asset to Biogen," Deutsche Bank wrote in a note.
Additional reporting by Ben Hirschler; Editing by Hans-Juergen Peters and David Holmes


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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals expect to speak in the coming week with Jay Gruden about their vacant head coaching position.
The team on Sunday confirmed plans to interview the Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator, younger brother of former Oakland and Tampa Bay head coach Jon Gruden.
The Cardinals also confirmed that Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy was interviewed in Denver on Saturday. McCoy was the second candidate known to have been interviewed by Cardinals President Michael Bidwill in his search for a replacement for Ken Whisenhunt, who was fired after six seasons.
Cardinals defensive coordinator Ray Horton was interviewed last week. The team has received permission to speak with Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley, but it's not known if any interview is scheduled.
McCoy also reportedly had meetings with the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns on a busy weekend. The window for the interviews was narrow because the Broncos had a playoff bye this weekend. They are home against Baltimore in the AFC divisional round next Saturday.
The Eagles also have asked for permission to speak with Gruden.
The Cardinals are among five teams still searching for a head coach after two of the vacancies have been reportedly filled - by Andy Reid in Kansas City and Doug Marrone in Buffalo.
Bidwill has said that he does not expect his search to move at ``lightning speed.'' He also is conducting interviews for general manager to replace the fired Rod Graves with Cardinals vice president for player personnel Steve Keim among the candidates. Keim also has received interest from other teams.
The team has not officially confirmed that Haley was among those being sought for an interview, although a person familiar with the situation has confirmed that the Cardinals received permission from the Steelers to interview him. Haley was the offensive coordinator of the Cardinals' Super Bowl team in the 2008 season before being hired as head coach in Kansas City.
The Cardinals tentatively had lined up an interview with Reid, but that was called off as his talks with the Chiefs intensified.
Arizona fired Whisenhunt after the team lost 11 of its final 12 games to finish 5-11 for the second time in three years. Horton, who also interviewed with the Browns and Bills, is a rising name among coordinators after team's defense played well despite Arizona's awful offense, the worst in the NFL.
The concerns on offense, particularly the play at quarterback, probably are among the reasons that three of those targeted by the Cardinals - Gruden, McCoy and Haley - are offensive-minded coaches.
Horton said after his two-day interview last week that he considers himself a coach, not a defensive or offensive specialist, and is confident he could give the offense the attention it needs. Horton remains under contract for another season as Arizona defensive coordinator. He cannot make a lateral move to a similar position with another team but can go to a head coaching job.
Whisenhunt, who has been interviewed for some of the new vacancies, was offensive coordinator at Pittsburgh before being hired by the Cardinals in 2007.
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New Faces in Arctic Sciences Division at NSF
Dr. Brendan P. Kelly was appointed to the new position of Deputy Director in the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Arctic Sciences (ARC). Dr. Kelly came to NSF from NOAA's National Marine Mammal Laboratory where he led investigations regarding the impact of sea-ice loss on arctic seal populations. As Division Deputy Director, Dr. Kelly will represent the Director of NSF as Chair of the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) and work closely with the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the White House (See Witness Fall 2010). Additionally, Dr. Kelly will develop the strategic vision for the Division of Arctic Sciences in support of the Office of Polar Programs and NSF.
Dr. Robert (Buck) Sanford is the newly appointed ARC Program Director within the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA). Dr. Sanford will assume responsibilities for the Arctic Observing Network (AON) Program as well as the Decadal and Regional Climate Prediction using Earth System Models (EaSM). Dr. Sanford, whose home institution is the University of Denver, was recently an IPA appointee in the Division of Environmental Biology. He fills the vacancy left as Dr. Martin Jeffries finished his IPA appointment in the Arctic Sciences Division as AON Program Director.
Also new to ARC are Dr. Kelly Falkner, the new Deputy Office Director in OPP, and Mr. Peter West, the new Program Director for Education and Outreach in OPP. All began their appointments in early January 2011.
The Office of Polar Programs often has openings for IPA appointees to serve term positions, assist with the management of OPP programs, and learn about the government funding process from the inside. At present, there is an opening for a program officer to manage the OPP Cyber-Infrastructure program, which serves both the Division of Antarctic Sciences and the Division of Arctic Sciences. For more information about IPA and rotator positions at NSF, see the description of employment opportunities at OPP on the NSF website: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/opp10001/opp10001.jsp?org=ARC, or contact Simon Stephenson, Director, Arctic Sciences Division (sstephen [at] nsf.gov).


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Thank you for your interest in enrolling your children in Association International School (AIS). AIS serves the educational needs of Ghanaians as well as children of other nationalities.
We encourage our students to explore the academic landscape, venturing into unfamiliar fields of knowledge and, perhaps, discovering new passions that will take them in a different direction altogether. Along the way, faculty members help guide them, and fellow students offer diverse perspectives that can shed new light on the path. We also encourage our students to travel literally, by going abroad for study, research, or work.
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The Musical Production is a vibrant part of our school culture. Students will have the opportunity to develop their talents and discover unknown talents as they participate and dedicate themselves to Musical Productions. Students will develop public speaking, singing, dancing or acting and experiencing the intriguing life of theatre.
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Cypress teen Danielle Bradbery moves on to next week's live shows on "The Voice." She soared during Carrie Underwood's "Jesus Take the Wheel," easily winning the knockout round against Taylor Beckham, who was off-key and off-kilter during Rihanna's "Russian Roulette." Coach Blake Shelton called it an "easy" choice."
But Houston singer Savannah Berry, another early standout from Team Blake, inexplicably lost to Christian artist Justin Rivers. Savannah offered a smoky, sultry reading of Justin Bieber's "As Long As You Love Me" that felt current and inspired. She's easily one of this season's most creative forces. Blake was swayed, however, by Justin Rivers' vocal acrobatics on "The Climb." Nevermind that it was overly showy, cheesy and completely out of touch with modern music. Earnest to a fault. And a grown man has no business singing a Miley Cyrus song. Bad move, Blake.
There were more knockouts. And more bad decisions. (The Swon Brothers? Sigh.)
Josiah Hawley vs. Jess Kellner: Josiah sets himself up for a fall by covering Amy Winehouse. It's nowhere near the original. His full-on attack is completely wrong for the lyrics. Jess is visibly nervous and a bit pedestrian. There's nothing really extraordinary about her performance. But I'd go with her, if only because of Josiah's entitled air and that smug look on his face. He seems to rest on his looks and isn't trying very hard. Usher chooses Josiah, probably because he reminds him of himself. Again, probably the wrong choice.
Holly Tucker vs. Luke Edgemon: Holly goes with a terrible, treacly Tim McGraw ballad, and the sweet tone in her voice makes it even sappier. She wavers off key a few times, which everyone chooses to ignore. Probably the weakest she's been yet. Luke thinks he's doing something really risky with Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream." But haven't we heard endless versions of this song? And I'm not sure why he thinks turning it into a '90s R&B ballad is a good idea. Change just for the sake of change is never a good idea. Blake chooses Holly. Duh.
Audrey Karrasch vs. Michelle Chamuel: I've heard Audrey's version of Lil Wayne's "How to Love" a million times. And much better. She strains on the top notes. Then on the bottom notes. It's a trainwreck, really, and gets worse as it moves forward. Thank goodness for Michelle. She attacks Pink's "Raise Your Glass" with zip and energy. She's infectious and adorable and I sort of love her. This isn't even a contest. Usher stays with Michelle.
C. Perkins vs. Vedo: Zzzzz. Does anyone really care who wins this one? BRING BACK SAVANNAH BERRY. Usher takes Vedo to the live shows.
Grace Askew vs. the Swon Brothers: Grace has a soulful, slinky style that's just cool. She's kitschy but clearly takes what she does seriously. The Swon brothers aren't nearly as interesting, cool or risky. They almost take it too seriously. They're a good bar band, at best. But Blake has proven woefully safe and standard this season, despite success in the past with plenty of noncountry singers. Grace scares him a bit. The Swon Brothers move on. Ugh.
Ryan Innes vs. Catherine Ochoa: OH I'M SORRY IT'S CATHIA. I'm not a huge fan of Kelly Clarkson's "Mr. Know It All" for anyone's voice. Cathia adds lots of runs and trills and frills, but it sometimes sounds like she's screaming. She has a couple of nice moments, but it feels messy and jumbled together. Ryan goes way safe with Gavin Degraw's "I Don't Wanna Be," but he sounds oddly flat in the beginning. And strained in the middle. And at the end. I expected him to easily take it, but Cathia was stronger overall. I think she could improve greatly with some real coaching. Usher goes with Cathia.
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The recession that began affecting the fitness industry in 2008 and causing the weakest period in our recent history cost the country more than 7 million jobs, and it is not clear that they will be re-created. Fitness facility owners and managers at for-profits or nonprofits all felt the effects. The real question is whether we learned any lessons from it.
The recession offered 15 lessons worth remembering:
- Focus on the club. Your club needs more attention than ever, and you must give detailed consideration to your plans, reading signals, making mid-course corrections, collecting key performance indicators and analyzing data.
- Differentiate. For what is your club known? Typically, club owners have trouble answering this question, but it is important to do so and to highlight these differences in all communications.
- Know your competition. Senior management needs to get out in the field to visit the competition. Define your competition using the widest terms, from commercial clubs to nonprofits, public facilities, corporate fitness centers, university fitness centers, studios, major residential fitness facilities, member-owned clubs, medical wellness centers, military rec centers, etc.
- Capitalize on your club's strengths. No facility can serve all segments of the population well simultaneously. Identify your strengths and highlight these to your chosen marketplace.
- Save or cut costs. Embark on a team-wide commitment to save money beginning with the obvious major categories (payroll, utilities, supplies), then fixed costs (rent, loans and leases, business insurance, real estate taxes), behind-the-scenes expenses (EFT processing, alarm service, employee health insurance) and finally, the small items (garbage removal, business dues, medical supplies).
- Re-do your marketing function. Shift to more online search, website selling, outreach events in the community, more targeted member referral techniques to previous referrers and smarter communication to former members rather than just a dollar-deal offer.
- Conduct research. Performing specific market research starts by collecting data on the 100 most recent joiners and doing member surveys conducted by professional research firms.
- Study key club metrics. Do this for the club overall and then study specifics for each department. Make someone responsible for driving these metrics and then reward him or her for achieving the set metrics.
- Firm up third-party relationships. Doing so can help with sales, costs and financing. This involves having communication and alliances with the club's landlord, bank, Small Business Administration, vendors, various retailers and community associations.
- Plan for tomorrow. Leaders can become too tactical and myopic. You need to construct detailed 12-month operating budgets, but you also need capital budgets, big-picture member service initiatives and commitments to such investment areas as staff development.
- Amass available capital. Plan for your future capital needs and determine how to amass financial resources to further the club's points of differentiation and compete effectively in the future.
- Review and improve the sales process and key sales results. This may include better systems for training, staff and compensation.
- Increase revenue per member. You may need to create or re-package programs and services, then systematically encourage members to participate.
- Review the physical aspects of the facility. Spaces may need to be shared or converted to achieve greater revenue per square foot. Collect data hour by hour to truly assess the situation.
- Review your staffing system. This means hiring, training and performance reviews. Institute any required systems.
This recessionary period has given fitness facility leaders an opportunity to examine their clubs in all areas and gain some insights. My hope is that they have become lessons for the future.
Rick Caro is president of Management Vision Inc., a consulting company that serves the club industry. The company focuses on market analyses, valuations, member surveys, club finances, expert witness testimony and operational analyses.


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Fresh Blueberry Squares
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
½ stick (4 tablespoons) butter, softened
3 eggs (large)
1 cup sugar
2 sticks (1 cup) butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 ¾ cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups blueberries, rinsed and dried
To make the topping. In a small bowl, using your fingertips, mix together all the topping ingredients until crumbly. Set aside.
Preheat the oven to 350oF/180oC.
Grease and flour a 9" x 13" baking pan.
To make the cake, in a large bowl, beat the eggs. Gradually beat in the sugar until the mixture is thick and pale yellow. Beat in the melted butter, then the vanilla and buttermilk.
In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the egg mixture, stirring until the dry ingredients are incorporated.
Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the blueberries over the batter. Sprinkle the topping over the berries.
Bake the cake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Transfer the pan to a rack to cool. Once cooled cut into squares.


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Carthage Fine Arts Web Page 2016-2017
Welcome to the Fine Arts at Carthage Central! Over the summer months we have developed and planned many new and exciting events that we hope you will celebrate with us. You can find information on any of these exciting program on the district calendar or our Fine Arts web pages. Carthage Central Schools has a rich tradition of quality Fine Arts programs and we look forward to continuing that tradition. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.


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Dear Em
Just received your letter dated Feb. 18 and will say that you are a champ. I just sent a letter to Mary and used my last peice of writing paper on it. I thought when I started that I would write enough to cover the whole sheet but when I got started on it I really couldn't. Conditions are such now that you can't put your mind only on sertain things. I addressed the letter to you and it will probably get there with this one.
As I have told you before, everything is either wet or damp here, but Ill call it damp, for it never gets any drier no matter what you call it. Ive got a few of these envelopes in my kit that are useless on account of the said dampness, sticking the flap down. Thus the envelopes for a letter. This old pen and I have some fine arguments too I tell you. Don't I have my worries?
Im answering your letter now for we may get a sudden move and I wouldn't have a chance to then. By the way Em, if you don't hear from me for a while now don't get nervous for there may be a good reason. Ive got to start envelope #2 now. Getting back to your letter, you said that you got a letter from me dated Jan 28, and I think thats doing pretty well for the mail service. As for the few moments to spare Em, a fellow always has this and to what better advantage could he use them than writing home. Especially when he is repaid as I am by such letters from you.
It has been very quiet on this front for two days now, but the Lord only knows what this means, or what Old Fritz is up to. We are ready for any thing though and if any thing, the boys would just as leave have something start as the way it is now. Tom must be in a position that makes it imposible to write or Im quit sure he would do so. Im very glad to know that Madge is well again and I hope she will enjoy her self now. It was kind of tough that you couldn't attend that party, and I bet you was awfully (put out.) As you say Em on our party but we've got a long time to prepare for it don't you think? Say Em in your next tell me if the State still comes across with the ten. Lena takes the right stand in this game and I wish that every body else would do the same. In that way those at the front will be doing nothing more than those at home, for all that anyone can do is their best.
As for those stairs, I sure do hear them calling me and I hope to answer their call some time. As usual (or rather the same old story Im well.) We are still in the front line trenches, and outside of being dirty, ragged, and some what lighter, those of us that have not been knocked off or wounded are as cheerful as the day we stepped into them. We are wiser though, for experience is a good teacher.
I don't know as Ive got much more to say Em so Im thinking of closing on this side of this envelope. Again I say, the box you folks sent is the darb. When you get this we will, (by all rules of the game be out here,) and I don't know as Ill kick much if we are. Was back to the base yesterday (and some walk too) and while there a few of the band men and yours truly had a little harmony. Say Em it was good, no kidding. When I get that baton in my mits again with that band behind me (OO La La). Music, when have I heard that word? While in this mood it is a good time wind up and say so with love to all I remain
Sgt. S.E. Avery Hdq. Co. 103rd Inf A.E.F.
P.S. If you will notice Em this letter is inclosed in an envelope that is warped on account of the dampness.
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Common sense, wallet makes the choice easy
I was shocked by the coverage that was given politify.com in the Sept. 4 article "Personal election adviser for voters." The concept proposed is the brainchild of Nikita Bier and Jeremy Blalock, a student and former student of UC Berkeley.
Politify uses the president's 2013 budget proposal and Mitt Romney's plan for economic growth as input to their economic algorithm. The Senate has overwhelmingly rejected all the president's budgets and Romney's jobs plan is a work in progress.
Hence voters are being asked to "reward" with their vote, the candidate who can stretch or distort the truth the most.
For voters who are undecided, you may want to consider the following:
Microeconomic issues, unemployment rate, mean loss of income, gasoline prices, home value, deficits and the growing national debt. If you're satisfied with things as they are, President Barack Obama is your man.
Macroeconomics should also be considered, European socialism (Obama) or revitalized capitalism (Romney). Common sense, your wallet and your concern for the future of your children will make the decision easy.
Arthur Noeth
Good reasons for U.S. 'devotion' to Israel
The author of a July 20 letter to the editor doesn't like the U.S. "devotion to Israel."
There are good reasons why there has been a strong alliance between Israel and the U.S. for 64 years. Both countries are democracies with civil rights and a respected legal system.
They share the same values and ethics. Both have had discoveries that have benefited all people. They have shared and collaborated on military arms, defense against terrorism and humanitarian aid. The connection should and will continue.
Norman Licht
San Carlos
Merchants should keep streets clean
On Aug. 26, a group of parents from Lincoln School in Oakland held a fundraiser for the school. Our daughter was one of those parents.
This fundraiser took place in Chinatown where Lincoln is located. Before the parents were able to set up their canopies to sell their various items for the fundraiser, it was necessary to arrive early to clean up trash that littered the streets in Chinatown. Why was this cleanup necessary?
Are the merchants in Chinatown so blind to the trash that litters their streets? Does the city of Oakland not have an enforcement mechanism to keep streets clean?
A majority of parents who have children in school are working part or full time, and want the best for their children, which is an authentic concern.
Who is responsible for urging Chinatown merchants to keep their streets clean so that others don't have to pick up after them?
Iris Moran
Mountain View
Leaders should have worked with Obama
Republicans are launching a new, but used, campaign strategy. They are asking, "Are you better off now than you were four years ago?"
Four years ago, at the beginning of September 2008, we had a Republican president who had been in office for eight years and had created a national mess the next president needed to handle. The country was in a total financial meltdown thanks to this Republican administration's guidance.
We elected a man who rolled up his sleeves and began dealing with the situation even before he was sworn into office, which was still two months away in January 2009.
Republican congressional leaders began plotting on his inauguration night how to stonewall any of President Barack Obama's proposed policies. Eight days into Obama's presidency, Mitt Romney was already declaring Obama's "failed policies" on Fox News.
Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell vowed in a National Journal interview to "make Obama a one-term president."
I have a question for the Republican political leaders: "Would we be better off now if you had worked with President Obama rather than against him?"
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The power and influence of the vice president has increased in recent decades, including on matters of national security.
In Memoriam
Brent Scowcroft, a model national security adviser, taught us much about U.S. foreign policy
The Chinese telecommunications company faces accusations that Beijing could use its 5G infrastructure for espionage. The outcome of the struggle could shape the world's tech landscape for years to come.
Since 1949, U.S.-China relations have evolved from tense standoffs to a complex mix of intensifying diplomacy, growing international rivalry, and increasingly intertwined economies.
The coronavirus pandemic has forced colleges and universities into a precarious balancing act between student health and financial survival. What does it portend for the future of higher education?
Onetime allies, the United States and Iran have seen tensions escalate repeatedly in the four decades since the Islamic Revolution.
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Panelists discuss Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposed annexation of parts of the West Bank and the geopolitical consequences for the region and for the Middle East peace plan.
COVID-19 has spread across nearly every country in the world, disproportionally infecting and killing the vulnerable. Densely populated refugee camps with limited access to medical care are one of the most high-risk population on the globe. This video explores how international aid groups have stepped in amidst further hardship in refugee camps.
House Majority Whip James Clyburn discusses the latest on Congress's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Panelists discuss the roles of the government and private sector in combating online misinformation and safeguarding freedom of expression.
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Kelly Clark is the two-time defending X Games Gold Medalist in Women's Superpipe. She won gold in Salt Lake in '02 and bronze in Vancouver in 2010. At the 2011 X Games she became the first woman to land a 1080 in competition. The 30th U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships are going on right now, and Clark is currently in first place in the women's halfpipe. Popular Mechanics previewed the event by setting up a high-speed camera to break down Clark's technique, which she discussed with our friend Jeremy Repanich. Go read how they drop some science on dropping into the pipe.
It's pretty sick, brah.
Anatomy of Big Air: How a Champion Snowboarder Uncorks a Huge Trick [Popular Mechanics]


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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Stormy skies over Philadelphia
31 comments:
Awesome photos. That plane in there is just spectacular. Excellent capture my friend :)
- June 18, 2009 at 4:54 PM
- Martha Z said...
An interesting bouiling framed by the arc of clouds. I like the way it reflects the sourrouning buildings.
- June 18, 2009 at 5:01 PM
- Guy D said...
Great shots, that museum looks fantastic.
Have a great weekend.
Regina In Pictures
- June 18, 2009 at 5:03 PM
- Photo Cache said...
That museum looks so modern.
- June 18, 2009 at 5:26 PM
- Carol said...
Nice shots...I love the moody looking sky...very cool building, I noticed the plane right away...
- June 18, 2009 at 5:28 PM
- Tabib said...
Never mind the dark sky, but the building looks great.
- June 18, 2009 at 5:59 PM
- VP said...
The building is perfect against this great sky, really a great shot.
- June 18, 2009 at 6:05 PM
- lv2scpbk said...
We're only about four hours from Philly and it's been raining here to.
- June 18, 2009 at 6:16 PM
- penny said...
These are wonderful photos. The skies look so brooding. I did enlarge the last one and the building with all those angles is a masterpiece.
Thank you for your visit and kind comment, James.
- June 18, 2009 at 7:05 PM
- Sylvia K said...
These are terrific, James! Love the storm clouds, but the building in the second shot is superb! The angles, the glass, the reflections -- all fabulous!
Have a great weekend!
- June 18, 2009 at 8:09 PM
- Secret Mom Thoughts said...
Interesting sky shots. Love the storminess.
- June 18, 2009 at 8:51 PM
- Bogey said...
Hmmm! I think some of your sky is hovering over my neighbourhood and dampening my golf schedule. You can have it back you know.
Actually, I think the heavy cloud cover adds a certain je ne sais quoi to the building. The jet is just like a garnish!
I want spend more time looking at your prison pics. Haven't had enough time. Great post James.
- June 18, 2009 at 9:09 PM
- Sally in WA said...
It's like the cloud arched over the top of the building. Great captures!
- June 18, 2009 at 9:16 PM
- Paul said...
Great shots James!
- June 18, 2009 at 9:27 PM
- This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...
James: Those were some neat shots of the cloudy sky with the neat building.
- June 18, 2009 at 10:43 PM
- Nora said...
Lovely contrasting of the building and the sky...wonderful sky watch post..have a great weekend. cheers.
- June 18, 2009 at 11:16 PM
- Jim Klenke said...
I like that building. Our skies seem similar.
- June 18, 2009 at 11:24 PM
- Ebie said...
Our skies here gets like that too, a sudden thunderstorm and then sunshine. That's a cool building.
- June 19, 2009 at 1:55 AM
- magiceye said...
amazing captures!!
- June 19, 2009 at 2:09 AM
- Maria Berg said...
It is amusing how much information you can have in o photo, now I see the jet,
- June 19, 2009 at 2:43 AM
- Cezar and Léia said...
Fabulous building! I loved this perspective! Great work James and many thanks for sharing!
- June 19, 2009 at 6:22 AM
- kazu said...
It's cool.Great shots!
Thanks for visiting my blog.
- June 19, 2009 at 7:02 AM
- Inday said...
Skies and the clouds .... and we have those kind of looks in the last past days. They cried in the night and in the morning.
Australia:Quadrat in Focus
- June 19, 2009 at 7:21 AM
- Lowell said...
That building must be from after my time in the area...certainly is striking with those "odd angles" you mentioned...
Great shots!
- June 19, 2009 at 10:33 AM
- Margaret Ann said...
Great capture nature vs man. :)
- June 19, 2009 at 4:26 PM
- storyteller said...
Wonderful stormy skies and fascinating architecture on this museum. I shared COLORFUL skies at Sacred Ruminations and more usual neighborhood skies at Happily Retired Gal this week ;--)
Hugs and blessings,
- June 19, 2009 at 4:44 PM
- Prospero said...
That's a great looking museum. The clouds and the sky really enhance its beauty.
- June 19, 2009 at 5:49 PM
- Pete said...
Great shots James! I like the brooding look of the clouds and the contrast with the buildings.
Thanks for visiting my blog and your comments :)
- June 19, 2009 at 10:02 PM
- Linda said...
The building looks just like a slice of sky. Very powerful shots with the brooding storm clouds.
I don't know Philadelphia, but I do know Orange County - and all its blue skies! Thanks for visiting my blog - good to hear about your Mum.
- June 20, 2009 at 3:12 AM
- Martha said...
Great pics!
- June 20, 2009 at 6:20 AM
- 2sweetnsaxy said...
Those are some really ominous looking clouds and I do see the plane. Cool! :-)
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The race for the Republican U.S. presidential nomination is now focused on Florida, a sprawling southern state set to host the 18th debate between the remaining candidates on Monday night.
The two apparent leaders in the contest to pick a nominee to oppose President Barack Obama, a Democrat, in the national election in November are one-time venture capitalist Mitt Romney, a former governor of the northeastern state of Massachusetts, and Newt Gingrich, a former speaker of the House of Representatives.
They each have captured one of the party's first two party primary elections. But Gingrich has the electoral momentum at the moment after last weekend's decisive upset victory over Romney and two other candidates in another southern state, South Carolina. New surveys of Republican voter sentiment in Florida show that Gingrich has quickly erased Romney's lead in the state in earlier polls and is now the frontrunner there.
Romney has started attacking Gingrich's House leadership in the late 1990s, which ended in his being fined $300,000 for an ethics violation and his eventual resignation from Congress.
"At the end of four years it was proven that he was a failed leader and he had to resign in disgrace," Romney said.
Gingrich was fueled in his upset win in South Carolina by strong support from conservatives, some of whom say they are looking for a candidate willing to take on Obama in a forceful manner. Gingrich said Romney governed Massachusetts as a moderate with views on social issues that Republican voters would consider to be liberal. Gingrich, who led a Republican takeover of the House in 1994, said Romney has been struggling "to figure out how to find a version of Romney that will work."
He told a television interviewer Monday that "you're going to see the establishment go wild in the next week or two" in opposition to his candidacy.
Several Republican contenders have dropped out of the nomination race after winning little electoral support and running short of cash to continue their campaigns. But two other candidates remain -- a former senator from the eastern state of Pennsylvania, staunch conservative Rick Santorum, who last week was declared the winner of the caucus voting in the farmland state of Iowa in early January, and libertarian Ron Paul, a Texas congressman.
The new surveys of Republican voter sentiment in Florida show both of them trailing well behind both Gingrich and Romney.
All four candidates are set to face off in two debates this week, with another one Thursday.
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Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal Friday accused Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit of conniving with power distribution companies and not allowing lowering of tariff.
Citing an April 2010 draft order by former Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) chairman Brijender Singh, Kejriwal said his assessment found that power distribution companies would make a profit of Rs.3,577 crore and henceforth tariff should be reduced by 23 percent.
The order, copies of which were circulated among the media, read: "The reduction in tariff is likely to be sustained in the future years as well, since the energy availability from new power plants is going to increase substantially."
It also said that reduction in tariff was appropriate not only for financial year 2010-11 but was most likely to continue.
Kejriwal, however, said Dikshit came to rescue of the companies when they "went running" to the Delhi government in 2010.
"Brijender Singh was supposed to issue the order on May 5, 2010. Delhi government wrote a letter to him on May 4 and stopped him from issuing his order," Kejriwal said.
The copy of the Delhi government letter was also shown.
He also accused present DERC chairman P.D. Sudhakar of acting as an "agent" of power distribution companies.
However, Sudhakar refuted the allegations.
"This is baseless and the alleged profits made by power companies were projected profits," he told IANS.
He said power tariff should have been half of what it was now and the companies earned profits amounting to Rs.3,577 crore.
When contacted, an official of a power distribution company told IANS: "We are holding a meeting over this. We will get back to you."


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For the past week or two, I've noticed that systemctl will work, but if I use systemctl status <anything>, it will show the status at the top, then hang for a minute. I didn't realize what was missing was the few lines from the journal.
Now I've realized that for some reason, journalctl takes longer than I have patience for, to display anything.
I'm looking at the config, and see that I never set a max filesize, I'm setting all those to 200M now, and restarting systemd-journald.
In case this doesn't fix it, has anyone else run into this?
In my case it "journalctl status ..." takes a split second longer to display the very first time I issue a command but the next time I run the same command it is instant. The delay the first time really is a split second and is not a problem at all.
What is the delay you are seeing with journalctl as I do not see that at all.
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@HalJordan: Maybe you have too much files in the /var/log/journal/.../ directory.
What is the output of the command:
journalctl --disk-usage
Do you really need such a high value of 200M?
Try journalctl --verify, too.
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journalctl (as well as some other things) was very slow for me on btrfs (spinning hdd, not ssd). After going back to ext4, it's just as fast as it always used to be. What filesystem are you on?
Sorry, it's been a busy weekend. I'm running --verify now. I am on btrfs, but everything else has been moving faster since I made the switch. Dunno why the journal would take longer. I was tempted to move /var to reiserfs, but noticed that it's no longer fully supported. It looks like I have something wrong in my journal. It's not done, but I got this...
Invalid object contents at 93117416█████████████████████████████████████████████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 49%
File corruption detected at /email@example.com:93117416 (of 93118464, 99%).
FAIL: /email@example.com (Bad message)
Invalid object contents at 104535240████████████████████████████████████████████████████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 49%
File corruption detected at /email@example.com:104535240 (of 104538112, 99%).
FAIL: /email@example.com (Bad message)
We'll see when it's finished...
And as far as the filesize, I figured 200M wouldn't be nearly as large as the +/-3G that it was... X)
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I haven't got the hanging/slowdown issues you describe but did have the same "journalctl --verify" errors. For me it started once the journal hit the "SystemMaxUse" set in /etc/systemd/journald.conf.
I'd set it to 25M and a few days ago, when "journalctl --disk-usage" was about 18M there was no problem. As soon as it hit 25M, --verify began to fail.
Try deleting all the journal files, worked for me
Yeah, that worked, but there are two major caveats to that imo...
1) I lose all my log data that was in journald... not a good thing imo...
2) The problem returns when it reaches max capacity...
Is there some reason journald wouldn't rotate the logs itself when they reach that size? Shouldn't it rotate those out, and start on new empty log files when the old ones reach the size I have set?
I'd set it to 25M and a few days ago, when "journalctl --disk-usage" was about 18M there was no problem. As soon as it hit 25M, --verify began to fail.
How do you know the two facts are linked? Maybe something else corrupted the journal files.
Is it only the last journal file which is corrupted or old rotated ones in the directory are affected too?
And you didn't clearly say if the cleanup operates well with the corrupted files, or if all the cleanup process is prevented by the corrupted files.
Try deleting all the journal files, worked for me
Only the corrupted files can be deleted, even if that results in holes in the log messages; it's better than losing everything.
Is there some reason journald wouldn't rotate the logs itself when they reach that size?
According to "man journal.conf" it's meant to. I (we) maybe doing something wrong of course but we're not the only ones: https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=150052
How do you know the two facts are linked? Maybe something else corrupted the journal files.
I don't and maybe. You're quite right, it's just a hunch, I could be completely wrong.
Is it only the last journal file which is corrupted or old rotated ones in the directory are affected too?
It was about 50% (maybe less) of the old journal files that alternated between PASS and FAIL in the output of "journalctl --verify".
And you didn't clearly say if the cleanup operates well with the corrupted files, or if all the cleanup process is prevented by the corrupted files.
I used mc to delete the /var/log/journal/xxxxxxx-dbus-session-id-xxxxxxxx directory and rebooted so not really an issue.
And you're both right, deleting isn't ideal.
For now, I have a dirty hack of a script running to forcibly rotate the logs, it means i'm missing some of my logs from journald, but I can at least see todays.
Are you using compression in /etc/systemd/journald.conf? I am.
My hunch about --verify failing when SystemMaxUse is reached was wrong, been getting the same problem ever since my last post. Got a couple of new hunches though.
Boot time kernel panics (after systemd-journal has started presumably) and crashing processes trying to put their coredumps into the journal.
Again, can't prove it and not sure what to do about it
Are you using compression in /etc/systemd/journald.conf? I am.
I left it default so yes.
I have the same problem with corrupted journal files. I don't know if it is connected, but sometimes I see a systemd or journald error about "too many arguments" flashing past during shutdown.
I am gonna look into a way to preserve those messages (they don't show up in the journal).
I have the same problem of slow journalctl. Moreover, Firefox sometimes slows down my system with IO tasks. The problem only seems to appear when using these programs on btrfs partitions. Disabling copy-on-write https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Bt … _.28CoW.29 in the adequate directories may help fix the problem.
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Berry Nice
The first food blog I ever read was Orangette. I was still on my quest for the elusive chocolate covered macaroon and I googled it. One of the hits was this Orangette post. It wasn't exactly what I was looking for, but her amazing description of the macaroons made me want to try them, even though no one in my family but me will eat coconut.
I was such a foodie newbie at the time that I didn't know what ganache was, other than it sounded fancy. Molly's macaroons introduced me to ganache and opened up new food vistas to me.
I had a question about the cooking process of the macaroons and I wrote to her with my question. She wrote back, warmly and personably, answering my question and encouraging me. I was so impressed that she'd take the time to do that. I was hooked. On Molly, her food, and her blog. She was what inspired me to start my own blog. Writing stories, cooking, and sharing recipes. I wanted to do that!
As a nod to Molly and her new book, A Homemade Life, I made her Summer Berry Poundcake. The recipe is in her book as well as on her blog. It embodies all the qualities I love about Molly's stories and recipes - simple, unpretentious, approachable, and most of all, delicious.
This cake is like a big hug from mamma on a plate. It's got blueberries and raspberries wrapped up in a delicate, buttery pound cake, moist and tender. If the berries are homegrown, like mine, even better. And, according to Molly, you can wrap it tightly and freeze it to pull out and enjoy after the berry season is over and savor the flavor of summer past.
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- Unknown said...
The cake looks mouth-watering!! The combination of the two berries, and the spongy look of the cake!! Wish I had a slice!!
- August 17, 2009 at 11:27 AM
- Sarah said...
Yum yum yum!
- August 17, 2009 at 11:44 AM
- The Cutting Edge of Ordinary said...
Orangette was one of the first food blogs I read too. I just fell in love with her book. Read it twice even, and want to bake everything in it. The cake looks delicious!
- August 17, 2009 at 11:47 AM
- Jennifer Jo said...
I agree with everything you say about Molly. I love her too. In fact, and I know this sounds way weird, I dream about her! The other night I dreamed that people were showing up at the restaurant and criticizing the food and Brandon was getting all depressed and so I went over to him and gave him a pep talk on how to deal with criticism. I also dreamed, back before the restaurant was open, that the restaurant's office was located in the walk-in freezer. Okay, so now, even if you couldn't care less, you know how my brain works, and please don't waste your time analyzing me---I'm really not all that complex.
But! About that cake. I've looked at that berry cake recipe and thought about it but now you're inspiring me to actually try it...
First, though, I have a bushel of nectarines to deal with.
- August 17, 2009 at 12:53 PM
- Maria said...
This is a must make. I am drooling! I loved A Homemade Life, my favorite summer book!
- August 17, 2009 at 4:51 PM
- My Little Space said...
I am drooling! I love fresh fruits in my cake....yummy!
- August 17, 2009 at 6:45 PM
- Unknown said...
yum!! i can almost taste it!
- August 17, 2009 at 6:48 PM
- grace said...
that's sweet! i enjoy molly's writing so much, and her love story is something i'll never forget. great cake. :)
- August 18, 2009 at 5:35 AM
- Dolce said...
This is a great recipe indeed!
As for macarons, these are not as complicated as they seem. The key is to measure perfectly all ingredients including the egg whites, take your time, and of course let the "coques" sit at least a 1/2 hour before you bake them, otherwise they will crack. But even if they do, the result is still very edible :)
- August 18, 2009 at 6:39 AM
- Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...
I have followed Oranegetter for some time as well and love her writing style. Simple and delicious is often best.
- August 18, 2009 at 6:59 AM
- Debbie said...
I have a weakness for pound cake and find the berries just irresistable. I want to try this one soon!
- August 18, 2009 at 7:08 AM
- eatme_delicious said...
Mmm this looks so moist and dense! I've never made poundcake but this definitely inspires me too!
- August 18, 2009 at 12:44 PM
- Gaby said...
looks absolutely delicious!!!
- August 18, 2009 at 2:14 PM
- Elle said...
Orangette was one of my first food blog bookmarks...great writing and great, approachable food. As usual her sweets are divine, and your cake looks like a slice of summer. Might have to make one to freeze.
- August 18, 2009 at 8:02 PM
- Abby said...
Beautiful cake, and I'm sure she appreciates the tribute! She does have a lovely way with words.
- August 18, 2009 at 8:02 PM
- aforkfulofspaghetti said...
Strangely enough, I've just got a big bowl of blackberries to deal with. I think you might have just given me the solution...!
- August 19, 2009 at 4:30 AM
- NKP said...
What a lovely post!
I adore that cake, perfect summer fare.
- August 19, 2009 at 3:57 PM
- Peabody said...
It does look simple but good. Mmm.
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