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eggo needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 122 designs submitted by 28 freelance designers.
Elements design.build
el·e·ment n
"a separate, identifiable part of something, or a distinct group within a larger group"
We are an experienced interior design company that has gained experience through a wide variety of avenues, all which contribute to a broad aesthetic and an expansive knowledge base. We work on the whole project from concept to key - every element.
We design for home, commercial, to productions for individuals to large companies.
We are inspired by the patterns, colors, textures and shapes found in nature, and love the 'honesty' of industrial spaces
Listening to the client as their share their frustrations & their dreams opens a window into their world.
Clients often know their problem but do not have a good picture of the solution: The goal of elements design.build is to find the solution.
We believe,
Good design expresses the client. It meets their physical needs, but also their 'felt' (emotional) needs. We respond emotionally to our surroundings, often unaware of the impact. Good design lets you feel like you. Good design says who you are.
Good design is timeless. It will look as current in 20 years as it does today: style and function that go beyond the expected.
Good design flows. Concepts, materials, colours, and traffic flowing easily throughout, highlighted by unique elements. Design doesn't need to be complicated to be beautiful or functional.
Everyone is in our target audience. We advertise in large publications and on the web.
Logo must look good on black or white.
These colors are a guideline, and would likely be better bolder - thanks.:
(see attached PSD file for the starter color examples)
blue: C 37 M 19 Y 13 K 0 / R 161 G 185 B 202
beige: C 19 M 35 Y 55 K 1 / R 205 G 170 B 125
The logo must be unique - but classy (not old fashioned), timeless and professional. No stock images or clip art please. No photos.
Need format for business cards & letter head
Need all formats for Print: .ai (CMYK) TIFF 300 dpi / Web file (RGB) - .jpeg & layered .psd Scalable vector files for printing .ai & pdf also in RGB Black and White.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the African National Congress (ANC) convened a special meeting on Monday, 12 February 2018 at the Saint George Hotel, Tshwane. The meeting was called to reflect on the current situation as it pertains to the position of the President of the Republic of South Africa, Jacob Zuma.
The decision to recall the president was made in accordance with Rule 18.104.22.168 of the ANC Constitution, which affords the National Executive Committee (NEC) the authority to "recall any public representative".
The NEC further decided that there should be continuing interaction between the officials of the ANC and the President of the Republic. In a statement, Magashule said: "The decision by the NEC to recall its deployee was taken only after exhaustive discussion on the impact such a recall would have on the country, the ANC and the functioning of government. The decision of the NEC provides certainty to the people of South Africa at a time when the economic and social challenges facing the country require urgent and resolute response by all sections of society."
"It is critical that South Africans are united around the task of growth, job creation and economic transformation."
"This decision will be communicated publicly and through appropriate forums to all structures of the ANC, Alliance Structures and all the Mass Democratic Formations."
He also said that the decision of the
#ANCNEC to recall Cde Zuma is final. It cannot and will not change. "We will treat Cde Zuma with dignity and we will not humiliate him."
Zuma is expected to address the country on 14 February 2018.
#Magashule It's important to note that this is the decision of the #ANCNEC as a collective, not any other grouping. We are expecting that Comrade Zuma will respond tomorrow
— African National Congress (@MYANC) February 13, 2018
#Magashule When we took this decision it was because we have a new President of the ANC in Comrade Cyril Ramaphosa and we need to ensure alignment. President Ramaphosa will deliver the State of the Nation Address
— African National Congress (@MYANC) February 13, 2018
#Magashule We are confronted with a myriad of socio-economic challenges and we believe that under the leadership of President Ramaphosa, this is the time for hope & renewal. This is the mood emanating from #ANC54
— African National Congress (@MYANC) February 13, 2018
The ANC tweeted the course of action and further information on the matter:
#Magashule All necessary parliamentary processes that arise from this decision will now ensue.
— African National Congress (@MYANC) February 13, 2018
#Magashule Last night I went with President Ramaphosa to meet Cde Zuma to convey that we were not agreeing with the time of 3-6 months. He was still up and about, our discussions were cordial. We eadvised that the NEC was to finalize the matter last night.
— African National Congress (@MYANC) February 13, 2018
#Magashule Cde Zuma pleaded that given the challenges confronting the ANC, that the #ANCNEC reconsider the time frame. The NEC felt that we couldn't wait for that period and that President Ramaphosa needed to take over and ensure a smooth transition
— African National Congress (@MYANC) February 13, 2018
#Magashule if you listen to President Ramaphosa speak, he always emphasises that radical economic transformation is a resolution of #ANC54. Our trajectory on radical economic transformation will not change, regardless of who is leading the ANC.
— African National Congress (@MYANC) February 13, 2018

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Valentine's Day Gifts for Your Sweetheart's Home
Flowers and chocolate are all good, safe gifts to give your BF/GF/Partner on Valentine's Day, but if you are a frequent reader of Apartment Therapy, something tells me that you are a little bit more creative than that. So why not buy your significant other something for their home? Plus, if you live together, this will be a gift to yourself as much as for your partner!
Here are five beautiful options that are sure to make your cuddle-buddy smile, and maybe even chuckle a bit.
- Jonathan Adler MILF/DILF Paperweights - $35
- I HEART YOU Alphabet Print Colorbee Etsy Shop - $20
- Anthropologie Storybook Romance Dishtowels - $42
- Pink Moomin Love Bowl - $43.75 at Finnstyle
- Jonathan Adler Kissing Giraffe Pillow - $165
Images: as linked above


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CHESTER, Pa. – Saer Sene scored his team-leading ninth goal of the season to give the New England Revolution a halftime lead but the Philadelphia Union hit back with a pair of second-half goals – including the game-winner from Jack McInerney in the 90th minute – as the Revs suffered a 2-1 loss on Sunday night at PPL Park.
Sene's swerving long-distance drive opened the scoring in the 12th minute and the Revs (6-10-5, 23 pts.) maintained their lead until the 59th minute when Freddy Adu converted from the penalty spot to pull the Union (7-10-2, 23 pts.) level. The Revs had numerous chances to find a winner of their own in the closing stages, but ultimately it was McInerney who clinched all three points for Philadelphia with a last-gasp header.
The result leaves the Revolution and Union even on points and tied for eighth place in the Eastern Conference, although Philadelphia has two games in hand.
Benny Feilhaber (R ankle sprain) and Clyde Simms (R gastroc tightness) both overcame injury concerns to take their spots in the Revolution's central midfield, while Sene returned to the starting lineup after appearing as a substitute in last weekend's 0-0 draw with Sporting Kansas City.
Sene repaid head coach Jay Heaps' faith almost immediately by opening the scoring with a wicked strike in the 12th minute. After Kelyn Rowe sprayed the ball wide to Sene on the right wing the French striker cut inside to his left foot and unleashed a vicious drive from 30 yards which knuckled past Union goalkeeper Zac MacMath, who got a hand on the ball but could only push it into the roof of the net.
Philadelphia had a pair of chances to respond within 10 minutes but was twice denied. Revs goalkeeper Matt Reis was well positioned to make an easy save on Carlos Valdes' close-range header in the 17th minute, while Kevin Alston and Stephen McCarthy combined to prevent Antoine Hoppenot from going clean through in the 21st minute.
The Revs almost doubled their advantage in the 28th minute when Feilhaber's incisive through ball sent Rowe in behind the Union's backline, but the rookie's shot from the top of the box skimmed inches wide of the left post. Lee Nguyen went close in first-half stoppage time when his long-range drive flew just over the crossbar.
New England had a legitimate shout for a penalty kick turned away shortly after the halftime break when Union defender Sheanon Williams used his arm to block Sene's effort, but Philly was awarded a spot kick shortly thereafter when Alston clipped McInerney outside the box. The hosts took advantage of their good fortune as Adu dispatched his penalty attempt into the left side to knot the score at 1-1 in the 59th minute.
Heaps responded by using all three of his substitutions in short order, bringing on Shalrie Joseph, Dimitry Imbongo and Darrius Barnes in place of Simms, Rowe and A.J. Soares.
Imbongo – making his MLS debut – drew a dangerous free kick in the 79th minute which Chris Tierney curled toward the upper corner, but MacMath was on hand to make the save. Just moments later Sene played Joseph through on goal, but the Revolution captain lofted his shot over the bar as MacMath charged off his line.
Feilhaber (86th) and Sene (89th) were both denied by MacMath as the Revs continued to press in the closing stages, but it was McInerney who found a game-winner for the hosts just as the game neared stoppage time. Williams was the provider with a curling cross from the right wing and McInerney rose highest at the back post to send a downward header into the far side netting.
After playing three straight on the road the Revs will now return to Gillette Stadium for back-to-back home games, beginning on Saturday, Aug. 4, when they'll host Sporting Kansas City at 7:30 p.m. That match will be the second half of a doubleheader featuring Italian giant AC Milan and Honduran power Olimpia in the first game at 4:30 p.m.
New England Revolution at Philadelphia Union
July 29, 2012 – PPL Park (Chester, Pa.)
Philadelphia Union 2, New England Revolution 1
Scoring Summary:
NE – Saer Sene (Kelyn Rowe) 12
PHI – Freddy Adu (penalty kick) 59
PHI – Jack McInerney (Sheanon Williams) 90
New England Revolution: Matt Reis, Chris Tierney, A.J. Soares (Darrius Barnes 71), Stephen McCarthy, Kevin Alston, Kelyn Rowe (Dimitry Imbongo 69), Lee Nguyen, Benny Feilhaber, Clyde Simms © (Shalrie Joseph 60), Saer Sene, Ryan Guy
Substitutes Not Used: Tim Murray, Flo Lechner, Blake Brettschneider, Fernando Cardenas
STATS: Shots 14, Shots on Target 5, Corner Kicks 3, Saves 3, Fouls 9, Offsides 1, Passes (percentage) 351 (79.2%), Possession 40.9%
Philadelphia Union: Zac MacMath, Gabriel Farfan, Carlos Valdes ©, Amobi Okugo, Sheanon Williams, Brian Carroll, Gabriel Gomez (Michael Lahoud 60), Michael Farfan, Freddy Adu (Josue Martinez 82), Jack McInerney, Antoine Hoppenot (Lionard Pajoy 78)
Substitutes Not Used: Chase Harrison, Porfirio Lopez, Keon Daniel, Raymon Gaddis
STATS: Shots 11, Shots on Target 5, Corner Kicks 7, Saves 4, Fouls 14, Offsides 2, Passes (percentage) 507 (86.6%), Possession 59.1%
* Note that all statistics are unofficial
Misconduct Summary:
NE – A.J. Soares (caution) 25
NE – Stephen McCarthy (caution) 39
PHI – Michael Farfan (caution) 67
Referee: Edvin Jurisevic
Assistant Referees: Steven Taylor, Craig Lowry
Fourth Official: Kevin Terry, Jr.
Weather: Parly Cloudy and 77 degrees
Attendance: 18,938
Team Records
New England Revolution: 6-10-5 (23 pts.)
Philadelphia Union: 7-10-2 (23 pts.)
- With the loss, the Revs moved to 0-3-2 all-time against Philadelphia
- Tonight's loss was the team's first on the road against the Union … the team is now 0-1-2 at PPL Park
- The teams will meet two more times this season: Sept. 1 at Gillette Stadium and Oct. 6 at PPL Park
- The Revs are now winless in their last four games (0-3-1)
- The team finished the month of July winless, marking the second time this season the team went winless in a month (April )
- The Revs are now winless on the road against Eastern Conference teams – 0-5-2 … overall, the Revs are 1-8-2 in away games this season
- In July, the Revs scored four goals in five games, and were shut out twice … the Revs also posted two defensive shutouts
- Tonight's meeting marked the fourth time in five meetings that the game was decided by a goal in the 70th minute or later
- Kevin Alston made his 100th career start and his 100th career appearance tonight … he is the first player drafted in the first round of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft to reach 100 career appearances and starts
- The Revs scored the game's first goal for the ninth time this season … the Revs are now 4-3-2 in those games
- This was the team's 11th one-goal game this season …. the Revs are 2-9-0 in those contests, including an 0-7-0 mark in away games
- Saer Sene scored his ninth goal this season with his 12th-minute goal … Sene's nine goals are the team's most in a season since Taylor Twellman scored 16 in 2007
- Saer Sene's goal was his first since June 30 in a 2-2 draw against Seattle
- Kelyn Rowe recorded his third assist of the season on Saer Sene's goal …, he is now tied for second on the team in assists with Shalrie Joseph, who also has three
- Kelyn Rowe's assist was his second assist in the last three games … he also recorded an assist – coincidently also in a 2-1 loss – at Montreal on July 18
- Dimitry Imbongo made his MLS and Revolution debut when he checked into the game in the 69th minute … he was signed by the Revolution on July 16 and joined the team for his first training session on Tuesday, July 24
- Tim Murray was named to the game day 18 for the first time this season … usual back-up goalkeeper Bobby Shuttleworth entered the week with a left knee sprain that he suffered in practice this week
- After the game, Stephen McCarthy received six stitches to close a cut over his right eye that he suffered in a stoppage-time collision


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Maryellen wrote:maryann, i posted in training here a post called Mind Games.. it has clicker info on the links ..check it out
luvmyangels wrote:I went to a working agility seminar today with Knuckles and he did very well. The trainer was using a clicker with her dog which I had never seen face to face before. I thought it was quite cool. I had spoken with the agility trainer and she said she knows someone she can refer me to for clicker training. I think this may be a better way to go for Knuckles.
Sorry if there was any confusion in my post. Thank you for everyone's feedback.
ellie@ny wrote:I'm sorry,but I dont get it!You can't do whatever you wan't with your dogs?
"Teddy my older dog would never tolerate that. Although he is dominant we have an imaginary line and neither of us try to cross it."
I think that's not cool HE has a "line" for you???Maybe I misundertanding this,I hope!But IMO they 're dogs first,and they have to do what we wan't from them.
msvette2u wrote:Well in my opinion, what you're describing with your dogs is a form of bullying them.
If it's an "alpha roll", here is what I've learned about that subject:
http://www.bogartsdaddy.com/bouvier/Tra ... oll_no.htm
(Quote from there: "Using physical force of any kind reduces your "rank." Only middle-ranked animals insecure in their place squabble.
To be "alpha," control the resources. I don't mean hokey stuff like not allowing dogs on beds or preceding them through doorways. I mean making resources contingent on behavior. Does the dog want to be fed. Great -- ask him to sit first. Does the dog want to go outside? Sit first. Dog want to greet people? Sit first. Want to play a game? Sit first. Or whatever. If you are proactive enough to control the things your dogs want, *you* are alpha by definition.
Train your dog. This is the dog-human equivalent of the "revoking of puppy license" phase in dog development. Children, women, elderly people, handicapped people -- all are capable of training a dog. Very few people are capable of physical domination.
Reward deferential behavior, rather than pushy behavior. I have two dogs. If one pushes in front of the other, the other gets the attention, the food, whatever the first dog wanted. The first dog to sit gets treated. Pulling on lead goes nowhere. Doors don't open until dogs are seated and I say they may go out. Reward pushy, and you get pushy."
NILIF is a much MUCH better (and non bullying) way to teach a dog who is "boss", as Charles said elsewhere, the alpha controls the resources.
msvette2u wrote:Nooo it wasn't you I posted that for...not to worry!
I never thought you did that with your animals...
luvmyangels wrote:I am so sorry that my post has caused conflict. As Martin Lawrence (I think he was the one to say that) would say, "Can we all just get along?"
Thank you to everyone that has shared their views.
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It's said that the eyes are the window to the soul, but they're also instrumental in providing clues to our overall health.
It's said that the eyes are the window to the soul, but they're also instrumental in providing clues to our overall health.
According to a recent study by the Journal of the American Medical Association, eye-care professionals are seeing greater numbers of vision problems — even loss of vision — because of the prevalence of diabetes across the country, and across the world.
"It's more like an epidemic," says optometrist Dr. Scott Morrison of New Paltz, and he shares some startling numbers to back that up. "In the last eight years, there's a 23 percent increase in Type 1 diabetes, and a 21 percent increase in Type 2," he says.
And because of that, Morrison says he is seeing more and more of what is called "diabetic retinopathy" in many of his working-age patients.
"Retinopathy occurs when there is damage to the nerve layer in the back of the eye, what is called the retina, due to high blood-sugar levels," Morrison says. "We are seeing bleeding, hemorrhaging and swelling of the blood vessels, which then leak into the retina, causing blurred vision and sometimes total vision loss.
"In its early stages, diabetic retinopathy may or may not affect vision, but it can permanently decrease vision in its later stages, and glasses might not help at all," he explains.
According to Morrison, the percentage of his patients with diabetic retinopathy is "more than double the cases in the last 10 years or so." What's more troubling, he adds, is that he's seeing the ailment in young adults and children.
There have been cases when Morrison says he has diagnosed diabetic retinopathy when the patient was unaware of having diabetes. "Diabetes can start and progress without warning," he says. "There's no pain, and unless there are regular physicals and eye checks, it can go undetected to the point where some serious damage to the body has occurred."
When young adults and children get diabetes, the possibility of going for years with the disease increases, and that puts more strain on the eyes as they age.
The first course of action when diabetic retinopathy is diagnosed is changing the diet, and increasing activity, which will bring the blood sugar reading to a healthy level.
"Then," says Morrison, "the blood vessels should return to normal size, the bleeding will stop, and vision is usually restored. If that doesn't work, the patient will be referred to a retinal specialist who may perform laser treatment. If caught early, vision is usually preserved without significant visual loss."
Diabetes also can produce other eye problems, says Morrison, such as doubling the chances of getting cataracts and getting glaucoma, plus causing wounds to the eye to take longer to heal.
Because diabetes is becoming such a common diagnosis, Morrison says he wants to emphasize the importance of annual physicals and eye exams so that if diabetes is in its early stages, it can be caught and treated as early as possible.


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The City of San Diego manages several social service programs that benefit San Diego residents and improve their quality of life. By providing direct services and funding community organizations, the City and its partners are tackling social issues that are important to San Diegans, including childcare, homeless services, youth programs, crime, disability services, neighborhood revitalization, senior services and many others.
- Clean Syringe Exchange Pilot Program - The City of San Diego is developing and implementing a one-year Clean Syringe Exchange Pilot Program with a drug abuse treatment referral component in response to a public health crisis relating to the rapid spread of the Hepatitis C Virus (HVC) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) through the shared use of needles and syringes.
- Community Development Block Grants - Community Development Block Grants are used to prevent and eliminate neighborhood blight, and alleviate of serious and immediate threats to health and welfare.
- Grants Administration - The grants coordinator assists City departments in researching and identifying grant funds from federal and state governments.
- Homeless Services - Homeless Services plans, organizes and coordinates initiatives and strategies to assist the City's homeless community with other organizations.


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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Mon Lolly
15 comments:
I think the lolly can be a substitute for a lot of things. So fun to discover new candy in different countries!ReplyDelete
What other things can the lolly substitute for?Delete
I'm intrigued...
I have that cute Pierrot Gourmand clown:)A treasured gift from a friend..I need to refill..w/ 4 grandsons:)Little holes..and the lollies fit perfectly..It's out..so they see it:)ReplyDelete
I went out w/ my daughter today and I ran into a little macaron store.. http://www.macaron-rumeur.com/
I bought 2 to test..as I want to make some again..
I cannot see a macaron without thinking of you:)
In some pattisseries nr where I live I've seen them give a lolly to a child when they've bought a box of gateaux ! probably it's been made from the left over sugar syrup !!!!ReplyDeleteReplies
Please try and report back BarbaraDelete
Tell them you have grand kids...anything
Inquiring minds
A whole new reason to read with my tongue hanging out!ReplyDeleteReplies
Yeah the French are not just leche-vitrines it seems. They have this lolly pop obsession.Delete
Who knew?
French kids do eat well at school. Their menus sure beat the rectangle pizza and mystery meat I remember from elementary school. And the lollies from Reve trump the FunDip candy+powder treat available here. Field trip, kids?ReplyDelete
As a Scot in France watching my lolly, that's why I had 2 girls and not one, lol. Hm. My kids don't rave about their canteen, alas. I hear about a LOT of waste, which upsets me no end. It's a waste of.... fill in the sticky gap.ReplyDelete


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A Lot More At Stake In TorrentSpy vs. MPAA Email Snooping Lawsuit
from the wiretapping-laws dept
While this may seem like just a straight privacy case, the EFF, along with the ACLU and others, have filed a brief noting that there's much more at stake here. Specifically, the EFF is concerned that the court ruled that since the email messages were not technically "intercepted" under the wiretap act, due to the fact that the emails were stored, however briefly, on a mail server before they were copied and re-forwarded. In other words, as the EFF points out, if you have access to any server that handles a message as it travels across the internet, it's not "intercepted" for you to read that message. That has huge and very dangerous implications for any sort of internet wiretapping -- suggesting that as long as the government routed all communications through its own machines, it could read everything without a warrant. This case is about a lot more than a BitTorrent tracker battling the MPAA.


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Think about the best "gift givers" you know. They're probably very good at making mental notes throughout the year as to what friends and family members enjoy, admire and desire; they're usually quite creative; and they never scrimp on quality. That list item – quality – is especially important to all of us at the Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association. We're the only quality-certified group of our kind in the state, and every one of our member inns has passed a detailed inspection to be considered for membership. So, if you're thinking about gifting a Wisconsin B&B getaway to someone this Christmas (our gift certificates are good at all member inns), we thought you'd appreciate knowing that the "quality" part of the gift is all wrapped up!
(715) 942-8180 | firstname.lastname@example.com | Gift Cards
Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast Association


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EXCLUSIVE: 'The Amazing Spider-Man' Stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone on Food, Bunnies and Each Other (VIDEO)
Whoa. We need to calm down. We are still, literally, hyperventilating from that time that we got to meet and interview Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield for The Amazing Spider-Man. Remember when we asked for your questions? So yes, that actually transpired, and we actually survived.
But now for the details — we spoke with both co-stars about the weirdest foods they've ever eaten, why bunnies should totally take over NYC, and what each others' biggest imperfection is. Oh, and we've established that Andrew eats a lot but officially has the strangest food habits EVAH.
Watch the "fantastic interview" (Andrew's words, not ours, but thanks for the compliment, bud) above, and make sure to check out The Amazing Spider-Man when it hits theaters July 3!


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Oscar® Nominated ASAD's Refugee Child Stars Will Attend the Academy Awards® Sunday!
Nominated Filmmakers Bryan Buckley and Mino Jarjoura Will Bring the Stars of their Film - Young Somali Actors Harun Mohamed and Ali Mohamed as Their Guests
Feb 22, 2013, 06:49 ET
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Preparations for the red carpet are underway at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood and Highland, as the 85th Academy Awards® ceremony is about to begin this Sunday. And joining in the festivities this year will be two child actors from Somalia who are the leads in the Oscar® nominated film – ASAD – a film by Bryan Buckley and produced by Mino Jarjoura. Brothers Harun (14) and Ali Mohamed (12) are on a plane right now from Cape Town (where they now live) to Tinseltown to join their filmmakers Buckley and Jarjoura on the red carpet and the ceremony.
ASAD is nominated for an Oscar® in the Short Live Action category and has been winning awards and capturing audiences along the film festival route since last April when it premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival and won the award for Best Short Film. The film, written and directed by Buckley (who is mostly known for his commercial work) centers on a war torn fishing village in Somalia and follows a 12 year-old boy who must decide between falling into the pirate life or rising above it to become an honest fisherman. It has won over 14 awards from around the world and has been endorsed by Nobel Peace Prize recipient Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.
In a recent letter to the filmmakers from Archbishop Tutu, he writes:
"South Africa is a relatively young democracy only recently emerged from the shackles of tyranny and prejudice. We have much to learn and we also have much to teach. ASAD is at once a painful reminder of the xenophobia that shamefully still exists in South Africa and a heart-warming tribute to our special ability as members of the human family to heal ourselves."
ASAD was inspired by a United Nations short documentary, "No Autographs" which brought Buckley Jarjoura to refugee camps in Kenya and Sudan in the summer of 2010.
"The young Somali actors Harun and Ali Mohamed are the stars of a compelling show," writes Tutu. "They are also real life stars in an inspirational South African story about hope and reconciliation. So are the filmmakers – South African Rafiq Samsodien and the US partners Bryan Buckley and Mino Jarjoura. Before ASAD, the children had never attended school; now, thanks to the director, they have received catch-up private tuition and enrolled in a home school system. They are being equipped to contribute to our shared South African future. Their film has been nominated to receive an Oscar. They deserve two Oscars: one for the creative endeavor and the other for contributing to our collective understanding of our dependence on one another," adds Tutu.
"This has been an amazing feat in getting our two amazing actors over for the Oscars," exclaims director Buckley. "We were on a time crunch from the time the nominations were announced and right up to the last minute on Thursday when their visas and passports were granted by the government of South Africa to allow Harun and Ali to be here. We are very excited to bring them as our guests."
Carter Pilcher, CEO of Shorts International based in Santa Monica and London called on his team of US government officials together including US Senator Chuck Grassley and his Chief of Staff, David Young along with Ed Pagano in the White House Office of Legislative Affairs and Adam Carter in the State Department to play instrumental roles in getting the actors here. Hungry Man Productions called on the expertise of Hilary Armstrong, Nick Warshaw and David Cirilli of Rally.org, as well. And the media joined the effort with articles and interviews in The Hollywood Reporter, Daily Variety, the Los Angeles Times, TheWrap.com, Huffington Post Live with Jacob Soboroff and the television show Last Call With Carson Daily adding to the effort.
In South Africa, producer Samsodien worked with Melanie Mahona at the Provincial Government of the Western Cape, Nils Flaatten at Wesgro, The City of Cape Town, Myatt International, Woolworths, Dr Anwar Nagiah, Marcel Golding, Munier Parker and Oryx Media, and The National Film and Video Foundation who are sponsoring the flights and accommodation, among other costs.
"Together with all of these entities and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, we are able to bring Harun and Ali to join us on Sunday at the Oscars®," states producer Jarjoura. "The media, the film industry, AMPAS®, the governments of South Africa and the United States, elected officials, concerned individuals and the United Nations have all worked quickly and collectively to make this journey for these actors. We are thankful for everyone's participation."
David Magdael 213 624 7827
For more information, visit http://www.asadfilm.com/.
Watch and embed the trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq6aJ7_8tcc
SOURCE Hungry Man Productions


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Well, that is almost how I was feeling about my blog. It's been so long since I have blogged, I didn't know how in the world I could ever catch up? I have thought of things to write, but haven't felt like I could write about what happened today without catching up on what happened a month ago. And then I realized, "Hey. This is MY blog. I can write whatever I want!" I have realized that I am never going to "catch up". To say that life has been nuts since we returned from the Shriner's Hospital would be an incredible understatement. I don't rememeber a time when we have been so busy as a family. Hopefully, though, things are going to settle down once this week is over, and we will be able to enjoy a peaceful Christmas.
A girl can dream, right?
In the meantime, I wanted to update everyone on Clara, just a little, mostly because the events of her most recent procedure were hysterically funny.
In the past year, Clara has failed three hearing tests. Each time she fails, she is put on a round of antihistamines, the fluid dries up, and she passes her test again. Well, a few months ago, Clara failed, yet another, hearing test. The tympanogram on each ear was flat, and she had little-to-no hearing in her left ear, and only about 50% in her right ear. Our first clue that something was wrong was the way she YELLED at us every time we asked her something, and we can only assume that was the reason for some "selective hearing" in instances where she was disciplined for disobeying us....just one more in a long line of Parent of the Year moments.
I digress.
The doctor felt that things were too far advanced, and that medication would not help this time. Her second round of tubes would be necessary. She had them when she was 14 months old and they worked wonders! And while the procedure itself is "no big deal", with the remaining possibility of mitochondrial disease in her body, she is at greater risk of malignant hypothermia because of anesthesia, so that was a little of a concern. Even with that, we had a complete peace about it, and really felt it was be no big deal. And it wasn't. She came through like a champ and is doing splendidly.
However, there were some hysterically funny moments at the hospital yesterday that were too good not to share. (With Clara, it's always something.) If your young children have ever had to have a procedure at the hospital, you know that they expect you to be there at 0:dark-thirty in the morning. So we were sitting in her little room, still half-way asleep, while the O.R. nurse went over her health history with us. She was running through all of the questions, and I was answering, mostly without even thinking, and she gets to this question:
"Jewelry....is she wearing any jewelry?"
But before I could even answer, she looks at Clara and says, "Clara, you don't have any nipple rings, do you?"
Ha! I nearly fell out of my chair. At first I was shocked. And then I looked at Clara, and she was completely confused. Then all I could do was laugh like a hyena. Clara doesn't even know what a nipple is...let alone a nipple ring, but at that point...we were awake!
Really....I didn't think I was going to recover, I laughed so hard.
As the nurse was finishing up, she was asking if we had any other questions about the procedure. Since three of my four children had tubes in their ears, I could not think of one thing I could possibly ask.
Clara, however, had a question.
She looked right at me and asked, "Where did Megan have her tonsils out?"
"Right here", I replied.
"Then who was her doctor?"
"Um....Dr. Habenicht...just like you".
Clara got this really strange look on her face and said, "What?! Wait a minute! Megan told me that her doctor's name was 'Christine' and that she was a movie star!"
Again, all I could do was laugh hysterically. I have always known Megan to be a competitive little thing, but had not considered that she would want the best "hospital" story, too. Little nut.
These are the moments that get us through this crazy life. You have to laugh, because the alternative is not acceptable.
|All set, and ready to go!
|Headed to the O. R.
|This was the view from the hospital window. Very pretty.
I pray your day is blessed!! Much love to you all!


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"During the late 20th century feminists had a golden opportunity -- not easily recreated -- to address women's needs in the world. As the decades passed, it became clear these women were too easily derailed by the "dream of power," too disdainful of God to reach ordinary folk, too fearful of acknowledging common sense, and too willing even to harm the vulnerable, notably through abortion. As a result, their organized influence waned tremendously. The longing for women's equality and dignity lives on, but more in the hearts of individual women than in a larger group likely more capable of demanding some of the structural changes women need." READ MORE >
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You may have seen advertisements for those detox patches that a few companies have out now. The claim is that you stick one of these on each of your feet before bed and when you wake up all of the toxins will be sucked out of your body by morning as evidenced by the dirt on the patches you will see when you take them off. Another popular trend that has popped up in many spas are foot baths with electrical charges that are supposed to pull toxins out of the bodies after a 15-30 minute soak.
Many experts such as naturopaths, physicians, and dermatologists have weighed in on the subject of these trends and the consensus is that they do not work and the color shown on the pads is simply sweat from your feet mixing with the vinegar and other ingredients in the pad. Many tests have been done where the patches are stuck to an inanimate object for a few hours and the patch will still turn color. Although the experts and their tests show say they do not work – these pads do have some fans. Basically – they can help somewhat with the body but they are by no means the miracle they claim to be. Soaking your feet can be a great treat and help to relax you and to soothe irritated, tired or puffy feet which will make you feel better – but it is not because of any electrical current. The patches can gently exfoliate the soles of the feet and can also slightly stimulate some reflexology points in the body but will not be able to pull all toxins and metals out of your body as the claims say.
We have talked about natural, safe, and effective ways to detoxify the body before: natural good quality herbs, saunas, practicing relaxation routines, drinking water and green tea, and eating healthy foods to name a few. It is important to exfoliate your body regularly to get rid of any toxins resting on the skin as well as to remove dead skin cells and promote skin regeneration.
So, if have been thinking of using these patches – you will most likely be better off by using more effective, proven ways to detoxify your body as detailed above, but if you are currently using these patches or foot baths and think they may be helping – go ahead and continue because they should not cause you any harm and may be able to relax you and promote relaxation which will send you on the way to a healthier body but try to incorporate a few more detoxification methods into your life for best results.


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If you're looking for a car to take to college, we have several great recommendations, from the Toyota Prius to several less mainstream choices. And while none of our suggested models are new vehicles, we've made sure to select only recent cars with a $15,000 budget, so you won't have to worry about your car when focusing on your classes.
2010 Ford Fusion
Ford's midsize Fusion sedan boasted several tempting new features when it received a facelift for the 2010 model year. In addition to a newly available hybrid variant and a high-performance Sport model, the Fusion also gained several new options. While some items were safety features (such as a blind-spot detection system and Ford's parking-lot-friendly "Cross Traffic Alert"), the sedan also added Ford's SYNC infotainment system to its options list for 2010. It may take some searching to find a Fusion equipped exactly as you want it, but there are now more than 2,100 different 2010 or later Fusion models on AutoTrader.com for around $15,000 or less, meaning the right car is likely just a click away.
2010 Honda Civic
There are many reasons why Honda's compact Civic is a top choice among young car shoppers interested in their first or second car. One is fuel economy, as the Civic achieves up to 36 miles per gallon in highway driving with its available automatic transmission, or 34 mpg with its standard 5-speed manual. Another reason is practicality, as sedan models offer a roomy back seat and four full-size doors despite small dimensions for easy parking. But the Civic's biggest selling point is its price: More than 2,000 different 2010 models are now available on AutoTrader.com for around $15,500 or less, and many include Honda's comprehensive certified pre-owned warranty.
2011 Hyundai Elantra
Despite a base price of $16,000 and high demand, the latest examples of Hyundai's compact Elantra sedan are already available within our $15,000 budget. Featuring a 148-horsepower 4-cylinder engine that can do up to 40 mpg on the highway, the Elantra offers an impressive combination of fuel efficiency and practicality. It boasts brand new styling in Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture" design language, which provides a distinctively modern appearance. Best of all, many used examples include Hyundai's strong certified pre-owned warranty, which covers the Elantra's powertrain for up to 10 years or 100,000 miles.
2005 Lexus ES 330
While many college students focus their car searches on practical hatchbacks and compact sedans, we think Lexus's midsize ES sedan is a great alternative for those looking to splurge a little. Based on the reliable Toyota Camry, the midsize 2005 ES 330 boasts a powerful 3.3-liter V6 engine that achieves a surprisingly efficient 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg highway with its standard 5-speed automatic transmission. The ES 330 also includes a generous list of luxury equipment, and--with more than 300 examples available on AutoTrader.com for around $15,000 or less--it will be easy for prospective buyers to find.
2008 Mazda6
Although a redesigned 2009 Mazda6 is likely available within our budget, we prefer the earlier model, which was available from 2003 to 2008. While we think the sedan-only 2009 Mazda6 is a great vehicle, the midsize car's first generation offered three highly practical body styles: a traditional sedan, a five-door hatchback and a cavernous station wagon, which Mazda dropped after the 2007 model year. All three are easily available within our budget, as nearly 1,200 different 2006-2008 Mazda6 models are now listed on AutoTrader.com. The best value was the upscale Grand Touring model, which included a power sunroof, automatic climate control and Xenon headlights as standard equipment.
2007 Subaru Outback
Subaru's practical Outback is part SUV and part station wagon. While it avoids the traditional pitfalls of most SUVs--including top-heavy design and poor fuel economy--it boasts many of the benefits, such as a large cargo area and the all-weather security of standard four-wheel drive. The Outback also offers 4- or 6-cylinder engines and manual or automatic transmissions, providing a range of choices for any taste and any budget. And with nearly 400 different 2007 and later Outback models available nationwide on AutoTrader.com, we think finding the right one will be a breeze.
2008 Toyota Prius
We can think of many reasons why Toyota's hybrid Prius hatchback is a great car for college students. Chief among them, of course, is its fuel economy: The Prius can do more than 50 mpg in city driving and similar figures on the highway. The Prius is also exceptionally practical (thanks to its large cargo area) and roomy for rear passengers despite its relatively small exterior. Our only word of caution is that high-mileage models may suffer battery failures, which could lead to an expensive repair bill. But with nearly 1,000 different 2007 and later Prius models now available nationwide on AutoTrader.com for $15,000 or less, finding an example with lower miles shouldn't take much searching.
What it means to you: Any of these choices offer great transportation for students heading to college.


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New documents from within the Bush administration and US intelligence community during the run-up to the invasion of Iraq reveal that the White House began assembling a case for war before it had compiled the intel that ostensibly formed the basis of that case.
A new report on the documents from George Washington University's National Security Archive also presents compelling evidence that the Bush administration pressured the CIA and other intelligence agencies to tailor their reports to back-up Bush's desire to invade. The report suggests the bulk of this effort was run out of Vice President Dick Cheney's office, backing up numerous other post-war examinations of the path to invasion that saw Cheney as the mastermind of the plan to oust Saddam Hussein.
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In July, John Haines, president of the troubled Dwelling House Savings and Loan, told the New Pittsburgh Courier he had a "plan on the table" that he believed would satisfy federal regulators who ordered the bank to close if it did not restore $3 million core capital stolen last year in a scheme using bank-to-bank wire transfers.
"We're waiting to hear from them," he said.
On Aug. 14, he did, when officers of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. closed the bank and began transferring depositors' accounts to PNC Bank, but not before the federal Office of Thrift Supervision fined five of the bank's directors for multiple violations of a 2006 order to institute money-laundering prevention procedures.
Board members Barry Balliet, Everett Blanton, David Lendt, Johnnie Monroe and Robert Thornton were fined $1,000 each. Robert M. Lavelle, who the OTS ordered fired in November from his post as president and CEO, was also fined $5,000 for gross negligence.
The bank's troubles did not become public in May when the OTS declared Dwelling House must take "immediate corrective action" to replenish its capital by June 30. At that point, Haines, a retired Mellon Bank officer who replaced Lavelle, announced that the theft, which occurred in late 2008, left the bank undercapitalized by $500,000.
Despite efforts by community leaders and commitments by Dollar Bank, the Heinz Foundation, the Hillman Foundation and Pittsburgh Foundation to recapitalize Dwelling House, OTS spokesman Bill Ruberry said the financial "hole" was just too deep.
"We actually had examiners on site working with the institution and potential investors right up until the day before we closed it," he said. "We were working very hard to save the institution because of its history. We want to preserve minority institutions. The night before, it looked like it wouldn't close. But the amount the investors could put in would not have been enough—the capital deficit was just too large to fill."
So, on Aug. 17, Dwelling House, the 119-year-old Black-owned institution that prided itself on making home loans to families that other banks would not, became a subsidiary of PNC. Its $13.8 million in assets were converted over the weekend. The offices at Centre and Herron avenues in the Hill District are expected to remain open for 90 days as deposits are moved to the PNC branch at 1860 Centre Ave. across from the Hill House Association.
This does not affect the Lavelle Real Estate business, which will remain in the building on the corner of Herron and Centre avenues.
PNC spokesman Fred Solomon said the bank also took an additional $1.8 million in assets including cash-on-hand and deposits in other institutions. All of Dwelling House's loans have been taken over by the FDIC.
"You'd have to ask customers how they feel about staying with us," he said. "But we've already helped a number of customers realize what they can do with our wider array of options; checking accounts, ATMs, more branches. In fact, I opened a checking account (Monday) for a gentleman who'd never had one before because Dwelling House was strictly a savings bank."
As for the loans, the FDIC will service them for now and instruct customers how to make payments. Eventually, they will be bundled and sold at auction to another bank or mortgage institution.
"We are not lenders," said FDIC Ombudsman Scott Hammer. "Our responsibility is to liquidate the assets."
Jackie Dixon of Fox Chapel, who in June catered a luncheon for 10 people willing to deposit $1,000 each, said she does not feel her effort was in vain.
"I'm a community servant and I commend those people who made the deposits. They stepped out on faith," she said. "I'd do it again in a heartbeat."
Contacted by phone in San Diego, Calif., Tim Stevens, who organized a June 19 meeting to recruit depositors for Dwelling House said he is disappointed.
I read about it in the airport as I was leaving for vacation. It's really quite sad," he said. "It was one of the last Black banking institutions in the country. Robert R. Lavelle was there when other banks weren't. It's almost too sad to talk about. I don't know if anyone can replace that spirit or commitment."
On Aug. 18, standing across the street from the PNC branch where the Dwelling House accounts will be moved, El Gray, of the One Vision One Life anti-violence program said he was shocked by the closure.
"It's a travesty, especially in a down economy. I think it could create problems in the community," he said. "In this city, they're always building buildings, but nobody's building people. Dwelling House did. Without them, the unfulfilled dreams and aspirations of the community will stay unfulfilled."
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A University of Alabama professor's positive intervention methods yielded positive results for boys on the Vacca campus of the Alabama Department of Youth Services this summer.
A University of Alabama professor's positive intervention methods yielded positive results for boys on the Vacca campus of the Alabama Department of Youth Services this summer.
Randy Salekin, a psychology professor and clinical child psychologist, brought the components he uses for treatment at the UA Disruptive Behavioral Clinic on campus to the DYS to help more severe conduct cases.
Salekin utilizes the biology behind the brain and behavior, making goals and working toward them, and positive reinforcement.
The summer began with him and his team of graduate students giving the staff at DYS workshops about the brain and behaviors of children they would be treating.
"Part of what we were doing there was giving them more information from science that would help them understand the people they are working with," he said.
The young people on the DYS Vacca campus are court-committed. They receive various services that are important to positive youth development, according to the Vacca website. The children have a variety of problems, such as defiance and conduct disorders.
"We don't know exactly what they've done. At this point, they've gone through several warnings with the police and maybe a detention center and now they are at the point where they are being held there for 10 weeks," he said.
The intervention began for the kids the same way it did for the staff — by learning about the biology of their brain. Salekin and his team use a laptop computer and LCD displays to explain brain plasticity and how the brain develops.
"A lot of kids will say, 'This is how my family is or this is how I am,'" said Liz Adams, who is studying towards her doctorate in clinical child psychology at UA and works at the UA Disruptive Behavioral Clinic. "It gives them an understanding that what they do and what they decide is in their control, and it even can change their patterns of behavior or the way they think. It gives them a sense of self control."
Throughout the 10-week treatment, the staff has them making and keeping goals each week.
"What we are trying to do there is each week besides talking to them about the brain we are getting them to do something that involved making plans that they can specifically follow through on," Salekin said. "If they give us a global goal like 'I want to be a better person.' Well, we all want to be a better person. They'll have to make a specific plan about that. It could be about a specific relationship, they have to have an exact plan for how to fix that relationship and follow through with that."
Salekin said improving relationships with parents was a common goal among the youth on the Vacca Campus and in the UA Disruptive Behavior Clinic. An example of something they would have to do to work towards that goal is write a gratitude letter to their parents.
Within the clinic, Salekin and his team saw a lot of success in their program throughout the three assessments they gave the youths on campus. The assessments Salekin uses occur before, during and after the treatment and measure callousness, positive emotions, developmental maturity and amenability to treatment.
"One of the things we know is that the positive emotion goes up from the time that we started and the callousness goes down," Salekin said. "The other two increase across the study. Besides that, the reporting from the staff also says that the kids are more cooperative and better behaved on campus."
Salekin said he has seen these positive interventions work on a daily basis at the UA Disruptive Behavior Clinic. At the clinic, they serve kids based on community and court referrals for mostly first-time offenders.
Adams said as therapists at the clinic they work closely with the kids so they know they are dedicated to each individual youth.
"I had a really cool patient, a teenager," Adams said. "With one of my specific clients, he really latched onto the positive approach because a lot of times things in their life are going very positively so they really latch onto that ... They are really interested in having a new start, they know not everything is going to be perfect or fixed or corrected after nine sessions, but they're on their way to starting their new life."
"That client that I was talking about has even stayed on passed his sessions and that was his choice not his mom's because he thought it was helping him."
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SHELBY � Nancy Fitch memorized the layout of her home. It makes the 83-year-old's life much easier.
She straightens her stance. Baby steps move her forward.
�Welp, there�s the table,� she said, laughing as the table inched forward from bumping against her knees.
She moved around the fixture. Her folded fingers eased across the white wall. Fitch scooted between the tight space formed by two chairs.
She turned left, then right.
�Here�s the bathroom,� she said, stepping onto the tiled floor.
She pointed in the direction of her bedroom less than six feet away. She made the walk in less than three minutes.
�She�s very independent. It�s wonderful,� said Kathy Ponder, one of Fitch�s three children.
Fitch is legally blind.
She�s one of nearly 300 people in Cleveland County living with the condition or a visual impairment, according to Lucy Plyler, a social worker for the blind at the county�s Department of Social Services.
'She doesn't sit and wait for anything'
Fitch trudged into the living room of her three-bedroom home in Shelby. She does minimal cooking with a small toaster oven. She coordinates her outfits by remembering the texture of shirts, jackets and pants.
�I can do most anything I want,� she said with a smile, fixing the creases in her holiday-inspired ensemble of a red shirt and green pants.
Two talking watches tell her the time. Sticky buttons on the microwave and stove help her navigate cooking times.
Fitch�s children aren't required to do much to assist their mother. Ponder helps her mom keep track of finances, errands and some cleaning.
�As long as she�s in her house, she�s independent,� Ponder said. �She doesn�t sit and wait for anything to be done for her. That�s just her.�
Doctors diagnosed Fitch with glaucoma in 1977. The disease causes damage to the eye�s optic nerve and can result in vision loss, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fitch wasn�t crippled by the diagnosis. She practiced household chores with her eyes closed. Classes through the Division Services for the Blind taught her how to do basic activities without sight.
�I couldn�t sew when I could see,� she said with a boisterous laugh.
More than 21,200 North Carolina residents suffer from blindness or visual impairment. The majority of residents are 65 years and older, Plyler said.
'The one time most leave their homes'
Fitch nestled into her couch. A smile never left her face as she described what she �sees.�
She can sense motion with aid from light. She�s never seen her great-grandchildren.
�I kind of imagine what people look like. People tell me who they favor and I go from there,� she said. �I have a visual picture by their handshake, or listening to their voice.�
Monday marked Fitch�s 23rd year attending a Christmas Dinner hosted by the Shelby Lions Club. The dinner honors visually impaired people in the county, a pillar of the organization's volunteer work. More than 60 attendees gathered for the event.
�Some I haven�t seen in years,� Fitch said about the guests. �It�s the one time most leave their homes.�
It hasn�t crossed Fitch�s mind to ask why she developed glaucoma. She never questioned why she developed breast cancer in 1974 either, an ordeal she survived.
Simply, she�s learned to live, even foregoing help from a cane. Fitch jokingly called it a �sure sign that she�s blind.�
�I�m blessed everyday. I was able to see all those years, up until 10 years ago,� Fitch said.
Reach reporter Alicia Banks at 704-669-3338, email at firstname.lastname@example.com and follow on Twitter @TheStarAlicia.
About blindness and visual impairment
-About 14 million individuals age 12 years and older have a visual impairment
-Nearly 61 million adults in the United States are at high risk for serious vision loss
-Well-known eye conditions and diseases include age-related macular generation, cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy
* Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What about North Carolina?
-21,218 North Carolinians are legally blind or visually impaired
More than 15,000 state residents are legally blind.
About 5,570 are visually impaired.
- Nearly 300 people in Cleveland County are on the county�s blind register
* Source: Cleveland County Department of Social Services and the NC Division of Services for the Blind
For more information about blindness, visual impairment or services available, contact Lucy Plyler at Cleveland County Department of Social Services at 704-487-0661, extension 317.


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By Dennis McCafferty | Posted 08-07-2012
You'd think all of your employees would be holding on to their positions tightly as unemployment remains high, but for those with highly-valued skills, it is still a seekers market and companies have to compete to retain top performers. How can CIOs make sure their teams are happy and continue to put forth their best efforts instead of sending out resumes? In the book, "The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave: How to Recognize the Subtle Signs and Act Before It's Too Late" (Amacom/Available in August), author Leigh Branham reveals seven of the most common remarks made at exit interviews on why employees are seeking greener pastures. She contends that this kind of turnover is largely avoidable, but only if managers recognize classic signs of trouble and deploy a multi-layered approach to avoiding frustrations. Branham is founder and principal of the consulting firm, Keeping the People Inc., which specializes in employee engagement training, surveying and other retention needs.
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Flu Shot Prices Vary Greatly in Missoula
With the first cases of influenza being reported this week, health officials are asking the public to get flu shots. However, shoppers in Missoula will find wildly varying prices depending on where they shop.
One shopper in Missoula, who wished to be called "Sue," found the range of prices to be quite wide.
"I found that there's a huge difference in flu shot prices all over town," Sue said. "If you just go in and get a flu shot and don't do your research, you could pay a whole lot more. The cheapest price I found was at Costco. It's $14.99, but if you go to CVS Pharmacy it's close to $40. If you go to the City-County Health Department it's $25 , I think, and if you go to CostCare, it's $25 dollars for 17 and under and $20 for 18 and over.
The Montana Department of Health and Human Services said that, although DPHHS promotes the flu vaccine, it only purchases a very small amount of the supply. That means the prices are up to the private market.
Montana DPHHS spokesman Jon Ebelt said that in Helena, state employees were able to receive free flu shots at a local Safeway and that even the prices at county health departments will vary from county to county.


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Jane Greenbergi, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Gail Hodge, Information International Associates
Rick Szostak, University of Alberta
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Although the benefits of knowledge organization (KO) systems have been documented by many over the years, the investment in KO still varies widely among and within industry, research and educational communities. Data specific to KO investment and its impacts is limited, perhaps contributing to the under-appreciation of the societal benefits of improving KO systems.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate's second-ranking Democrat says he'd be open to negotiating a compromise if Republicans block Democrats' efforts to raise the federal minimum wage to $10.10 an hour.
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin says Democrats' goal remains a $10.10 minimum wage.
In the coming days, the Senate could debate a plan by Iowa Democrat Tom Harkin that would gradually lift today's minimum wage of $7.25 an hour to $10.10 by 2016.
Democrats will need 60 Senate votes to overcome Republican opposition to the increase to $10.10. That means they will need at least five GOP votes to prevail.
No Republicans have publicly backed that increase, and Democrats have seemed unlikely to succeed.
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LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) -- It's been four years since Erin Hamlin stunned the world of luge by winning women's singles in the world championships on her friendly home track at Mount Van Hoevenberg.
With a sixth-place finish in this year's worlds fresh in the rearview mirror, Hamlin returns to the site of that signature triumph when the World Cup tour stops in Lake Placid for the first time since November 2007. Women's singles and doubles races will be staged Friday, and the men will slide on Saturday morning before the team event concludes the competition.
It's the eighth race of the season - only the finale at Sochi, Russia, site of next year's Winter Olympics, remains in two weeks - and it promises to be different for Hamlin. Just the thought of being the one that stopped the amazing German winning streak that spanned 99 straight races is enough to weigh a bit on the mind.
"It was great being able to race in a huge race at home (in 2009) and obviously winning," Hamlin said. "I'm excited to race here again, but it'll be a lot of expectations, I think, that I'm going to put on myself."
Four years ago, the only expectation was that the German women would continue their dominance. They arrived at Lake Placid with that magic No. 100 victory seemingly there for the taking.
Until Hamlin, then just 22, beat German star Natalie Geisenberger, the German women had been as dominant a force as any dynasty in any sport. Their previous loss had come on Nov. 29, 1997, at Koenigssee, Germany. Gerda Weissensteiner of Italy had been the last non-German world champion in women's singles - in 1993.
Before Hamlin's win, Austria's Angelika Neuner, who won bronze on her home track at Igls in 1997, was the last non-German to win a medal at worlds. And the German women didn't just dominate on their home tracks at worlds. Of their eight straight sweeps, only two were on home ice.
Last week, at worlds, on the Olympic track at Whistler, Germany again proved it could dominate anywhere. Led by defending world and Olympic champion Felix Loch, the Germans swept the first four places in men's singles and finished 1-2 in both women's singles and doubles.
Although Hamlin still has not won a World Cup race - she has won five bronze medals since her gold at worlds and ranks seventh this season - she'll have plenty of support. A throng of folks from her hometown of Remsen, N.Y. - population around 500, give or take a few - hope to make the relatively short trip through the Adirondack Mountains to offer their support, just as they did not so long ago.
"It's exciting to be at home for once," said Hamlin, seventh overall in the World Cup standings. "I'll have my own car. It'll be nice to have all the comforts of home you don't always have on the road."
Geisenberger has won five of seven women's races this World Cup season, finishing second in the two she didn't win, to comfortably lead the standings. Teammate Anke Wischnewski and Russian star Tatiana Ivanova captured the other two events. Wischnewski is a distant second in the standings, Germany's Tatyana Huefner is third, and Julia Clukey, of Augusta, Maine, sits just one point behind teammate Hamlin in the standings.
Ivanova won't be in the mix this time. Russia's national luge squad will not compete at Lake Placid, opting instead - as the future hosts of the 2014 Winter Games - to get in some training runs on the Olympic track. However, they will have to share the facility with the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation, which also will be training.
On the men's side, two-time Olympic champion Armin Zoeggeler of Italy will return to compete at Lake Placid. Zoeggeler, who skipped worlds because of back problems, won the first-ever men's race on the new track at Mount Van Hoevenberg, capturing the gold at the 2000 Winter Goodwill Games just after the 20-curve layout opened.
Three of the greatest lugers in history - Germans Georg Hackl and Jens Mueller and Austria's Markus Prock - elected not to compete because of safety concerns.


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The Lake Agassiz Regional Library (LARL) is a consolidated public library system serving the residents of Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk, and Wilkin counties in northwest Minnesota. LARL is comprised of 13 branch libraries and 9 LINK sites. The LARL Administrative Offices are located in Moorhead, MN. Visit the Hours and Locations page for information about specific locations.
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Credit and debit card data theft has profoundly impacted businesses, consumers, and financial institutions nationwide. To combat this issue, the five major card brands (Visa Inc., MasterCard Worldwide®, Discover®, American Express®, and JCB International®) collaborated and established the Payment Card Industry's Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) to administer the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and Payment Applications Data Security Standard (PA-DSS), regulate evolving security requirements, support Qualified Security Assessor testing and lab methodologies, and to oversee the approval processes for payment applications.
Protecting critical information and ensuring system security is more than just ethical business practice; today, it is a requirement. Any application that stores, processes, or transmits cardholder data for the purpose of authorization and/or settlement falls under the scope of the PCI DSS. Furthermore, if the application is sold to third parties, it also falls within the PA-DSS scope.
Every business, regardless of their transaction processing volume, must be compliant with PCI DSS, and all payment applications used must be PA-DSS validated. Achieving compliance with all security standards set forth by the PCI SSC not only demands the responsibility of merchants, but also quality security advisors (QSAs), software developers, point-of-sale vendors, processing equipment manufacturers, and merchant service providers. It is important that each party administer their appropriate roles to help make this process as easy and efficient for merchants as possible.
In an effort to help our customers achieve PCI DSS compliance, we have teamed up with ControlScan™.
To help developers validate their payment applications, we have joined forces with Trustwave®.
The PCI Security Standards Council is an open global forum for the ongoing development, enhancement, storage, dissemination and implementation of security standards for account data protection.
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March 4, 2014, Vancouver (ISN) – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today the addition of Residency goalkeeper Marco Carducci as the club's eighth all-time Homegrown player signing. Per Major League Soccer and club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"We're very excited to add Marco to the first team," said Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson. "Marco is a product of our youth development setup and we're confident that he is ready to make the next step. He is a promising young goalkeeper who is mature beyond his years."
Whitecaps FC goalkeeper Marco Carducci
• First Whitecaps FC Homegrown goalkeeper signing
• Two-time Canadian U-17 Player of the Year
• Started Canada's three matches at the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup
• Recorded 14 clean sheets in the USSDA since joining Whitecaps FC Residency
"I'm really looking forward to this opportunity," said Carducci. "Spending the last two and a half years with the Residency program, I saw a lot of the support from the club and fans right from the start. Now to be able to make the next step up to the first team is a huge honour for me. That was always my goal coming in and I'm really excited for the future."
A native of Calgary, Alberta, Carducci joined the Whitecaps FC Residency program in September 2011 and has been a standout ever since. During the 2011-12 United States Soccer Development Academy (USSDA) U-16 season, the 6-foot-1, 185-pound goalkeeper posted a 10W-4L-0D record and eight clean sheets in helping Vancouver win the West Conference, Northwest Division.
In his second year with the club, Carducci started 19 of 21 appearances with the U-16s and recorded four clean sheets. This season, as a member of the Whitecaps FC U-18 squad, Carducci has posted two clean sheets in his four USSDA appearances.
Last month, Carducci, 17, allowed just two goals in four preseason appearances with the first team.
Internationally, the two-time Canadian U-17 Player of the Year has recorded eight caps with the Canadian U-17 national team after making his youth national team debut at the age of 15. He won a bronze medal with Canada at the 2013 CONCACAF Men's Under-17 Championship, starting all four matches and recording a clean sheet in the tournament opener against Trinidad and Tobago.
In October 2013, Carducci also started all three matches for the Red and White at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. The Calgary native was Canada's player of the match in a 2-2 draw with Austria and a standout in their 1-1 draw with Iran, who launched 23 shots towards the goal, including 12 on target.
Carducci becomes the first Homegrown goalkeeper added to Vancouver's MLS roster, joining current Homegrown players Sam Adekugbe, Bryce Alderson, Caleb Clarke, and Russell Teibert.
Marco Carducci
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 185 pounds
- Date of Birth: September 24, 1996, in Calgary, Alberta
- Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
- Citizenship: Canada, Italy
- Status: Domestic, Homegrown
- Youth Club: Calgary Villains SC
- How Acquired: Signed to an MLS contract on Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Whitecaps FC begin their 2014 MLS season on March 8 versus New York Red Bulls at BC Place. Season tickets start at just $349 and single-match tickets start at $22, subject to applicable fees. The 'Caps also offer a flexible range of ticket products, including half-season tickets ($244), 5-packs ($149), student season tickets ($199), and a youth soccer half-season ticket ($100). For more information on all Whitecaps FC ticket options, call 604.669.9283 ext. 2 or visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets.


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Introducing Taiwan
Taroko Gorge National Park © Mark Kao
Situated off the coast of mainland China, the mountainous island of Taiwan teems with people in massive urban developments, but at the same time hides some picture-perfect, breathtaking vistas and natural attractions. Jet into the airport at the capital, Taipei, and the island below greets you with majestic peaks, rolling hills and plains, basins and inlets, tropical beaches and green forests.
At the foot of the mountains cluster the crowded industrial cities and towns. Modern, high-rise buildings play backdrop to numerous traditional folk festivals, and ancient temples sit alongside glass-fronted boutiques in the bustling streets. Old and new live in harmony in Taiwan, and visitors will be enthralled as much by the bustling metropolis of Taipei as with the array of natural attractions throughout this relatively small island.
In the six national parks there are thousands of species of wildlife, 20 percent of which are rare or endangered, including the Mikado pheasant, the Hsuehshan grass lizard and the Formosan rock monkey. Unique experiences include taking a ride on the Alishan train, one of only three mountain railways in the world, and hiking up northeast Asia's highest mountain, Jade Mountain, and taking in the spectacular sunsets above a sea of clouds. With its volcanic origins, tropical climate and Polynesian flavour, Taiwan has deservedly been dubbed the 'Hawaii of Asia'.
Taiwan has long had an uneasy relationship with its larger neighbour, China. In 1684 the island became the refuge for the remnants of the deposed Ming Dynasty and when Mao's Communists forces took control of China in 1949 the nationalist leaders, and over one million supporters, fled to Taiwan. Economically, the island quickly became an Asian success story but its independence from China was never recognised by many governments - primarily due to the Republic's greater political and military firepower.


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Two weeks ago, we highlighted the potential for a bottom to form near 10.35 on USD/ZAR (see "USD/ZAR: Could This Be a Near-Term Bottom?" for more). As it turned out, the pair did find floor near the highlighted level, and rates have since rallied back up to test the 10.60 level. That said, a much more important technical test looms before traders can shift back to an outright bullish bias.
Yesterday, investors got their first glance at March inflation data in the Rainbow Nation. The headline CPI figure came in at 1.3% m/m, higher than the 1.1% that traders and economists were expecting. The unexpected rise in prices was driven primarily by increases in the cost of food and fuel, which are typically seen as temporary fluctuations, so the SARB may decide to hold off from raising interest rates at its meeting next month, though most analysts expect a hike at some point this year.
Looking to the daily chart, the USD/ZAR has bounced, but rates are now approaching a critical test of resistance near the convergence of the bearish channel off the late January high and previous-support-turned-resistance at 10.65. Given the repeated false dawns that USD/ZAR bulls have seen over the past few months, bulls are treating the recent bounce with skepticism.
That said, the secondary indicators suggest that the character of this bounce may be different than previous rallies. For one, the RSI indicator has broken above its corresponding bearish trend line, potentially leading a breakout in the price of the USD/ZAR itself. In addition, the MACD has turned higher and crossed above its signal line, showing declining selling momentum, if not an outright shift to new buying momentum in the market.
Despite these signs, conservative traders may still want to wait for a conclusive break above the bearish channel and 10.65 before taking new buy trades. If we do see a breakout, bulls may look to target previous resistance at 10.95 next. Meanwhile, if the recent rally turns out to be yet another false dawn for USD/ZAR bulls, a reversal back to key support at the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement and 200-day Moving Average near 10.35 could come into play.


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A terror suspect allegedly encouraged an attack on Prince George at his school in London a court in the UK has heard.
British national Husnain Rashid, 31, appeared in the Westminster Magistrate's court yesterday charged with preparing acts of terror and assisting others to do so.
The allegations against Rashid include that he set up channels on which he shared material to assist terrorists.
One of the posts was a photograph of Prince George next to a silhouette of a jihadi fighter. A caption provided the address of the school Prince George attends in London and stated: "Even the Royal family will not be left alone."
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Midi Keyboards: Why? How?…. & 5 of the Best!
A MIDI keyboard is a piano-style digital keyboard device used for sending MIDI signals or commands to other devices connected to the same interface as the keyboard.
MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface (protocol). The basic MIDI keyboard does not produce sound. Instead, MIDI information is sent to an electronic module capable of reproducing an array of digital sounds or samples that resemble traditional analog musical instruments. These samples are also referred to as voices.
An encoding scheme is used to map a MIDI value to a specific instrument sample. Also, other sound parameters such as note volume and attack are included in the MIDI scheme. The keyboard merely acts as a MIDI controller of sound modules and other MIDI devices, including DAW software.
MIDI keyboards are a very common feature of a recording studio, and any DAW setup. Most include a transpose function and the ability to set different octaves. Many MIDI keyboards have pitch bend and modulation wheels. Some also have extra sets of assignable rotary knobs and/or buttons for sending custom MIDI messages to the synthesiser, sampler or DAW software.
Other features that some MIDI keyboards might include are:
- Input for foot switch (usually used as a sustain pedal)
- Input for a foot expression controller
- Semi-weighted or fully weighted keys
- Capability of sending aftertouch
- Direct USB connection for use with computers
In other words if your serious about making music on a computer a MIDI device will make your work better faster!
How do I connect a MIDI keyboard to my computer?
The first thing to do is to make sure that your MIDI keyboard has MIDI ports on the back. It is very rare to find a modern midi keyboard without MIDI ports.
Here are your options:
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- MIDI to MIDI
- MIDI to USB port
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USB to USB
Every modern MIDI controller keyboard we sell excluding those by Fatar now come with a USB connection for easy use with computers. Some keyboard are even 'class complient' which means you don't even need to install any software. The cable you need for a USB to USB connection is just a standard USB cable which should be included with your keyboard. For USB Cables in stock at Dolphin,
MIDI to MIDI
Some of the audio interfaces we sell combine Audio & MIDI I/O enabling your to connect your keyboard directly to your sound card. For MIDI Cables in stock at Dolphin,
MIDI to USB port
If your sound card doesn't have MIDI connections and your keyboard doesn't have USB then the next best option is a USB to MIDI interface such as the M-Audio Uno or the Edirol UM 1X.
These devices come equipped with a USB connection for your computer, and a 1 In/ 1 Out 16 channel MIDI connection to your MIDI keyboard. However if you had more than one MIDI device to connect such as a second keyboard or a sound module then mutli port options are available such as the M-Audio Midisport 2×2.
MIDI to soundcard gameport
If you are using a standard computer sound card rather than a music sound card, then it may have a joystick port.
If you have a joystick port then all you need is a cable that has a 15 pin 'D' connector at one end and MIDI connectors on the other.
If you need any further help, please call us on 0151 448 2080 and speak to one of our experts. We'll be glad to help and direct you to the best gear for your needs.
More about MIDI…
MIDI data is not the same as sound data. What is transmitted over the wire is information on how to play a song, not the physical sound data itself. MIDI can be thought of better as a player-piano roll than a compact disk: just as the piano-roll instructs the player-piano to create the sounds, MIDI data tells a MIDI device which notes to play, patches (instruments) to use, and other information to help the instrument recreate the song. When you listen to a MIDI file, you're hearing an actual 'performance' by the instrument, not a 'recording' of a past performance.
MIDI was not designed to be used with personal computers, but since it is a digital interface, they actually work very well together. Combining at least one MIDI instrument with a personal computer and a MIDI interface (a device that allows the computer to "speak" MIDI) allows for many interesting applications.
The the easiest way to get this up and running is to us a USB to MIDI keyboard. This will take care of any MIDI channel assignments and route it effectively in your DAW with ease.The USB device drivers are also native with Windows and Mac, which it will just WORK
M-Audio Oxygen 25-Key USB MIDI Controller
The Oxygen is an updated version of the mobile MIDI controller that started the mobile studio revolution. You get a fully functional MIDI keyboard with great action, 8 pads, 9 faders plus eight MIDI-assignable knobs to control any MIDI parameters you desire in your hardware or software. It's perfect for composing on the go or performing live bass lines and pads, firing samples, or triggering audio and/or visual effects. New features include full MIDI message support, plus 6 transport controls that can be automapped to a range of popular DAW software including Ableton, Pro Tools, Logic and Cubase.
Nektar Panorama P4 USB Keyboard ControllerNektar spent years developing what they feel is the ultimate controller keyboard for Cubase and Reason. The depth of this integration really goes way beyond what the MIDI protocol was originally designed for, with automatic mapping of key parameters and a visual TFT monitor so you don't even have to look at the computer screen to see what your doing. This makes it a powerful live tool, no need to fiddle around with setup for gigs just plug, play and free yourself from the laptop.
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Roland A-500Pro Midi Keyboard
One of the biggest names in music production, Roland make gear for musicians at every level from pro to part timer. Their whole product range benefits from this expertise with a range of features and a build quality you wouldn't expect at this price point. The A500 is ideal as DAW master controller or configurable live keyboard. It even comes with the Cakewalk Production Plus Pack for making sounds right out the box.


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pitbullmamaliz wrote:He's adorable! Great ears. His eyes in his birthday picture are funny - he's like "you set my snack on FIRE???"
How did you do that pic with the multiple Fergus'? That's really neat!
homebrwd wrote:Of course as I hit submit, I notice I spelled the title wrong.
madremissy wrote:Hubba Hubba, Kinzyl says Fergus can come cuddle in her blanket anytime. He is just too adorable.
iluvk9 wrote:Again, such "crisp" looking photos. I had to look twice at the multiple photo of him.
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Mobile 3D graphics engine and Java software delivers high performance with low power
CAMBRIDGE, UK – April 25, 2006 – ARM, [(LSE:ARM); (Nasdaq:ARMHY)], today announced that LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 06657.KS), a pioneer in multimedia convergence technology, has licensed the ARM® Swerve Client and Jazelle® JTEK™ software for integration into its next-generation ARM Powered® feature phones. Delivering high-performance 3D graphics; fast, low-cost deployment; and multitasking Java capability; the software enables a complete gaming experience on ARM processor-based mobile devices.
ARM Swerve Client software, delivers industry-leading performance and enables the provision of compelling multimedia, 3D Java applications. ARM's Jazelle JTEK software, a powerful Java accelerator, delivers superior performance with fast start-up, quick response to user actions and increased battery life. With the combined ARM software solutions, handset manufacturers can deliver a richer mobile experience, incorporating striking 3D graphics and outstanding Java performance to their users.
"Swerve Client and Jazelle JTEK software sets the market benchmark for ease of integration, reduced handset development time and lower costs," said Lance Howarth, general manager of Embedded Software, ARM. "ARM software products, have become the preferred solutions among market-leading companies such as BenQ Mobile, LG Electronics, Motorola, NTT Docomo and Samsung. Swerve Client and Jazelle JTEK software offer a time-to-market advantage with low memory and power requirements, creating a solution matched with superior mobile content produced by the leading mobile content publishers around the world."
Swerve Client software integrates seamlessly into a phone's Java Virtual Machine and is written in optimized ARM code specifically targeted at handsets, taking advantage of 3D hardware acceleration where available to deliver superior 3D performance. Jazelle JTEK software utilizes the Jazelle DBX acceleration hardware built into ARM processors including the ARM926EJ-S™ processor, which powers many of the most popular feature phones and smart phones available today.
The first LG Electronics handset to use the ARM software combination became available in March 2006.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics Inc., (KSE:06657.KS) is the leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications. The company has more than 72,000 employees working in 77 subsidiaries and marketing units around the world. LG Electronics is the world's largest producer of CDMA handsets, residential air conditioners, optical storage devices and home theater system. With total revenue of more than USD 35 billion (consolidated USD 45 billion), LG Electronics is comprised of four business units: Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media.
LG Electronics Mobile Communication Company is the world's leading manufacturer of UMTS (WCDMA), CDMA and GSM handsets, which have been designed to improve the value of customer life. With a total range of wired and wireless solutions, the company is rapidly establishing a global presence and growing its international market share in 3G handsets. For more information please visit www.lge.com
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ARM designs the technology that lies at the heart of advanced digital products, from mobile, home and enterprise solutions to embedded and emerging applications. ARM's comprehensive product offering includes 16/32-bit RISC microprocessors, data engines, 3D processors, digital libraries, embedded memories, peripherals, software and development tools, as well as analog functions and high-speed connectivity products. Combined with the company's broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. More information on ARM is available at http://www.arm.com.
ARM, ARM Powered and Jazelle are registered trademarks of ARM Limited. ARM926EJ-S and JTEK are trademarks of ARM Limited. All other brands or product names are the property of their respective holders. "ARM" is used to represent ARM Holdings plc; its operating company ARM Limited; and the regional subsidiaries ARM INC.; ARM KK; ARM Korea Ltd.; ARM Taiwan; ARM France SAS; ARM Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.; ARM Belgium N.V.; AXYS Design Automation Inc.; AXYS GmbH; ARM Embedded Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; and ARM Physical IP, Inc.
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