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While the economic forecast for 2013 looks more promising than it has since he took office in 2007, California is by no means out of the woods yet, according to California State Controller John Chiang.
Chiang, who is now in his second term, used his office as a microcosm of the state's economy to demonstrate how it has improved markedly, but still has a measurable distance to go. Pre-recession personnel numbers in the controller's office totaled 1,300, then dropped to 1,100 at the height of the recession and have now rebounded to 1,200 people.
Speaking at the Fermanian Business & Economic Institute at PLNU's Economic Outlook 2013 on Thursday, Chiang said his priorities for the coming years are to reform the state's financing and tax structures, implement a pilot health care program and pay off California's debt, which is a mammoth task in and of itself.
Part of the problem with this last goal is that California, unlike every other state in the country, doesn't make debt service its top priority, choosing to place education first and debt reduction second. In fact, debt ranks fourth on the list of the state's expenditures, after 51 to 53 percent of the budget is spent on education, 28 to 29 percent on health care and social services and 9 to 10 percent on prisons, leaving a mere 7.8 percent for debt.
"We're far from being out of the woods, and frankly, as I pointed out, we need to reform our finance structure, and our tax structure," Chiang said. "California's economy is growing, and again growing faster than the rest of the nation, but we have a lot of debt that is not fully understood by the public because our state's finances are, frankly, complicated."
Creating stability in tax expectations at the federal and state levels would go a long way toward resolving this issue in Chiang's mind.
"Identify a number relative to our GDP," Chiang said. "So if you look at the Clinton days or President Bush days, tax collections would be anywhere from 17 percent to 23 percent of the nation's GDP."
"So pick a number, 21 percent, and be consistent. And so if you have good years, and this is what government does not do well, when you have good years use those excessive tax collections to pay down the debt. "
With health care inflation increasing from an expected $48 billion over a 30-year period in 2007 to $62.2 billion in the same timeframe this year, Chiang said he also hopes to expand a health care pilot program that was successful in its trial run in his office. In a market where 60 percent participation is average, Chiang said 90 percent of 1,200 employees chose to register for the program, which received positive feedback. Its approach favors preventive rather than reactive medicine, and Chiang said saves thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars per person.
"As we go forward, as we pointed out California's economy is recovering, we're on a slight uptick, but things we have to work on are financing, the finance structure of California, and tax reform," Chiang said.
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percent of Swiss citizens have voted to disallow the building of minarets. Minarets
are those stern cylindrical structures intrinsic to Islamic architecture, and they
are usually attached to mosques -- places of worship where Muslims
commune with Allah, and presumably complain about Swiss intolerance.
a correction. Not 57.7 percent of the Swiss, but 57.7 percent of those
individuals who cared enough about the issue to actually submit a proposition
on it one way or the other. In short, individuals who had a vested interest in
either standing for minarets (pun intended), or a point to make by opposing
nay-voters may of course have had several passable reasons for opposing
minarets. As far as structures go, minarets are not very neutral – possibly
making them passé in the land of socio-political ambivalence. Perhaps it is a
gender issue, with the neo-feminists swinging the vote. Minarets
can be so patriarchal -- almost phallic, really.
it was concern for zoning laws. With their no-nonsense search for altitude and
carefully construed domes, there is no mistaking a minarets' sense of physical
purpose. And if Florence can have strict zoning laws to preserve
heritage, why should those erstwhile Swiss cantonments be less deserving?
it was aesthetics. The Swiss felt that importing design cues from the deserts
of Saudi Arabia might instill Geneva with too abrupt a sense of surrealist
juxtaposition. Yet to balk at surrealism, in a land that invented the cuckoo
clock and juxtaposed it with expertise in dark chocolate, is a bit much.
All arguable
reasons. But the ban against minarets is for none of the above. It is rather a
shot across Muslim immigrant bows, telling them their presence is not
appreciated. The posters published by the Swiss People's Party to popularise their stance showed a veiled woman with a backdrop of minarets, imposed on a colonized Swiss
In the context
of a Europe creeping towards old bad habits of intolerance, with a ban of veils
in France, right wing anti-immigrant parties gaining strength in Denmark and
Belgium, a xenophobic Northern League part of Berlusconi's coalition and cartoons of questionable humour coming out of Denmark, there is a pastiche of confrontation and marginalization -- with Muslims the Continent's new
resented underclass. Fascism has found a happy home in Europe before, and there
are days when it appears contemporary Europe suffers nostalgia for that odious
house guest.
In counterpoint, several
Muslim countries have laws that make the Swiss look benign. In Saudi Arabia,
synagogues and churches are outlawed. Other faiths are banned from operating in
Islam's birthplace. In Pakistan, the Christian minority is discriminated against constitutionally. But is Saudi Arabia, with its curious mix of suspicion,
self-pity and bellicose intolerance a country anyone would want to emulate?
Especially if one happened to be Europe's oldest democracy?
The Swiss have
carefully folded their habit of neutrality and put it away. They have taken a
stand – finally. It is unfortunate that this newfound sense of social purpose
reeks of xenophobia and discrimination. It is a counter-revolution against a
Muslim revolution that never occurred.
Muslims in Switzerland are mostly from secular Turkish and Bosnian
heritages and have assimilated reasonably well. They do not spontaneously combust, and
tend to avoid conflict. The Swiss system of mass democracy may be very
egalitarian. But it would be nice if the Swiss could do something constructive with it --
such as galvanizing it to crack down on those absurd bird-regurgitating clocks.


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BAADASSSSS!, also known as How to Get the Man's Foot Outta Your Ass, is a 2004 biopic directed by Mario Van Peebles. The film is based on the struggles of Melvin Van Peebles, played by his son Mario, whilst he directed and attempted to distribute Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, the film widely credited with founding the Blaxploitation genre. Mario's first film role, as a 13 year old, was in his father's movie. The film also stars Nia Long, Ossie Davis, Khleo Thomas, Rainn Wilson, David Alan Grier, Joy Bryant, Paul Rodriguez, Sally Struthers, and T.K. Carter, it premiered at the 2004 Sundance Festival. The soundtrack features many artists, most notably Immortal Technique.
The film focuses on the social barriers and production problems which Melvin Van Peebles had to overcome, as well as the personal sacrifices he had to make. The film features such events as Melvin's film being rejected by every studio in Hollywood, and his subsequent attempts to raise funding by pretending that he was making a black pornography movie. Melvin's battles with his creditors and unionists are also shown, as is the farcical scene of him having to bail his crew out after a white police officer arrests them when he comes to the conclusion that a group of hippies and black men could not have come by their equipment legally. However, despite these difficulties we see Melvin overcome and finish his film through sheer commitment and ruthlessness.


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Brills celebrated their 50th anniversary
Thomas and Monica Brill, Drums, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
They were married on July 20, 1963, in Transfiguration Church, West Hazleton, by the Rev. Bernard Toloczko. James Brill served as best man, and Mouise Yanick was maid of honor.
Mrs. Brill is the daughter of the late George and Helen (Guydish) Markovchick. A 1961 graduate of Hazleton High School, she graduated from Empire Beauty School and was self-employed as a cosmetologist.
Mr. Brill is the son of the late Thomas and Stella (Siepietowski) Brill. He is a 1957 graduate of West Hazleton High School and holds degrees from the Pennsylvania State University and the University of Scranton. He was a teacher and guidance cousnelor in the Hazleton Area School District for 42 years.
They are the parents of two children, Mrs. Peter (Tammy Brill) Crabb and Thomas Todd Brill.
The couple renewed their wedding vows on June 16 at the Anniversary Mass celebrated by Bishop Joseph C. Bambera in St. Peter's Cathedral in Scranton. They will also renew their vows in Ss. Peter and Paul's Byzantine Catholic Church, Minersville.
An anniversary celebration with family and friends was held at Leonard's Fine Dining in Hazleton.
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Fireworks will shut down downtown Scranton roads
Roads will close in downtown Scranton this week to begin setup for the Scrantastic Spectacular celebration.
The event will be held on Thursday. Beginning on Wednesday at 9 a.m. North Washington Avenue will be blocked-off between Linden Street and Spruce Street to put up a stage in front of the federal building.
On Thursday at 9 a.m., North Washington Avenue and Spruce Street will be blocked along with one lane of Adams Avenue and Linden Street between Adams and Wyoming Avenues. And at 5 p.m. Mulberry Street to North Washington Avenue will be closed.
The Scranton Police Department and Lackawanna County sheriff's office will have a large presence at the event, said Scranton Police Chief Carl Graziano.
With the road closures the best advice is to get to the celebration early, the chief said. He doesn't foresee any problems getting into town but predicts traffic might be a little slower because of the large crowd.
Fireworks will light up the sky around dusk after a line-up of local bands take the stage on Spruce Street beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Maureen McGuigan, deputy director of Arts and Culture for Lackawanna County, said the county covers the "production" of the event.
She said they provide the sound, tables and chairs and portable toilets.
Prudential covers the Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic who will perform at 7:30 p.m. on the North Washington Avenue stage. Entercom is suppling the fireworks and organized the vendors on the square and the music on the Spruce Street stage.
Ms. McGuigan said the event wouldn't be possible without the support of the county, the two organizations and the city who are providing in-kind services like police and fire inspection for the fireworks.
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HOLLYWOOD—Claiming it to be the "sort of sequel to "˜Knocked Up,'" Judd Apatow's "This is 40" dives into similar aspects of unconditional love that its "sort of" prequel plays on, with the odd complications of unexpected pregnancy being the basis of a lasting relationship.
While "Knocked Up" took focus on the growing relationship of Ben and Allison, who fell victims to the consequences of drinking and sleeping together, "40" looks at a relationship that may be overgrown. The same idea of a seemingly "forced" relationship between Pete (Paul Rudd) and Debbie (Leslie Mann) was one of an interesting nature in "Knocked Up," and played a major role of its own in the film, as Pete and Debbie's comedic style of arguing and fighting gave the younger Ben and Allison apprehension about their situation.
"40" gives Apatow fans the chance to see not only some of their favorite recurrent actors whom he usually casts, but a deep look into this interesting and dynamic relationship between Pete and Debbie that very much deserves a featured story of its own.
Fourteen years prior to the film's present setting, the couple was bound together by the unexpected birth of their first child Sadie, played by Apatow's daughter Maude Apatow. Now married and with their second child Charlotte, played by the director's other daughter Iris Apatow, Pete and Debbie fight to keep their love life alive while discovering ways to strengthen their family in the modern world of technology that seems to pull everyone apart.
The film begins with a disgruntled Debbie's clear opposition to turning 40, wishing to stay 38 for just one more year, and Pete's acceptance of this new chapter of their lives as he turns 40 the same week. This dichotomy alone reflects the personality difference between the two that is the root of most of their problems, in that Pete has the go with the flow mentality that Debbie often takes as simply not caring at all. And though most would argue caring is the all time essential characteristic of any relationship, the film ponders the question of how much is too much? Can one love so deeply that passion will explode at the seams and even turn to hate?
The couple confide in one another on their romantic getaway of how they would kill each other, not only confessing that they both have thought about what it would be like, but how they would do it. This is just one of many instances in the film that exposes the interesting and comedic nature of a man and wife who may struggle with the romance factor of their relationship at times, but that there is certain beauty in that kind of level of comfort.
The recurrent sub-textual question of "how close is too close?" is what gives way to making this movie one of Apatow's raunchier films yet, despite the somewhat deceiving previews that portray the film as more of a feel good romantic comedy. Instances that occur in the couples' doctor's office and those in the bedroom will have viewers hysterically laughing while almost simultaneously looking away. In terms of the film's story arch, the plot is somewhat slow paced; there is a lack of one major conflict and a series of minor ones between the couple and their teenage daughter, who is dealing with her own adolescent issues while they deal with those of their midlife.
Young or old, single or married, happily in love or on the brink of breakup, one will leave the theater appreciative of not only Apatow's ability to make something like "This is 40" that can shed bright humorous light on a realistically non-humorous situation, but for the reassurance that dysfunction is really just a blessing in disguise.
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When I Ride Alone I Love Turning My Ipod Up And Jamming Out On The Trail Or Road, I Listen To Anything From Red Hot Chilli Peppers To Beasty Boys To Bloc Party
When I Ride Alone I Love Turning My Ipod Up And Jamming Out On The Trail Or Road, I Listen To Anything From Red Hot Chilli Peppers To Beasty Boys To Bloc Party
Why Do You Capitalize The First Letter Of Every Word?
If I still had my MP3, I'd be listening to Rage Against the Machine, Buck Cherry, RHCP, Audioslave, Crystal Method, Chemical Brothers, Kid Rock, Nine Inch Nails, the Scorpions and Mars Volta. That's only for energetic rides.
Anything metal will do.
Bring back the Sig Test!
Pink Floyd. I have all their studio albums, every live album, every solo album, and a ton of bootlegs stuffed into my iPod.
Lots of Led Zeppelin and Tool, too.
I just listen to the music in my head.
Keep your RPM's up and your breakfast down.
headphones + riding = no good
stick with a large boombox duct-taped to a rear rack. Way more street cred and a little safer.
I saw some of these on ebay, handlebar speakers.
yep nothing spells 40-year old virgin like a bicycle "stereo" system
but anyway, i listen to alot of stuff. this past week my ipod most played has probably been lupe fiasco, jurassic 5, motion city, the matches, and steely dan
if i wanna get in the mood to ride, i throw on some atreyu, underoath, or something smooth like jayz
The type doesn't matter, I just load up a list of favorites, and they run the gamut.
I never listen to music while riding, i feel it is a disturbance. I have to be alert at all times while riding in my area, if i make one wrong move or decision i am ran over and considered dead. Lots of bad drivers in my area, only one of them have to run me over though.
+1Originally Posted by Mr. Gear Jammer
+10 for bad drivers....
Originally Posted by seaneee
3 posts later, we get your drift. I don't listen to music on group rides, but riding solo, I do. Usually the wind nois keeps me from hearing a car until it's up to me anyway, so I don't see how an ear bud in my right ear hurts much. That, and I do have a mirror, which I find more useful than my ears for alerting myself to other bikes and vehicles. I'm not a superfast rider, but how slow do you have to go to not have wind noise obstructing your sense of hearing?
I've had the same problem, Shemp. Mostly it seems that wind noise keeps me from hearing much of anything. I tried getting these Slipstreamz things, but I haven't had much luck. Despite what the site says, they're not iPod specific, and you can actually wear them to screen out some of the wind noise even if you're not wearing earbuds. However, they don't stay on well, they're REALLY picky as to how the helmet straps sit, and generally they never sat right on me.Originally Posted by Shemp
Anyway, I agree that wind noise is as much of a problem as headphones could ever be, except that I can turn my head to cut the wind if I want to hear.
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Listening to music affects my: Hearing, reflexes, hand-eye coordination, i tend to not pay attention to other vehicles while riding. I am just one of those people who can only do one thing at once, never great at multi-tasking. Not agaisnt any-one who plays music while riding, i just prefer not to.
No music when I'm on the street. On the trainer . . . it depends on my mood. Rock, Techno, what ever "strikes my fancy."
When on a trainer its Alice Cooper and Motley Crue. On the trail its me and mother nature.
I listen to podcasts as often as music. When it's music.... it's heavy.
+1 for Tool.
I listen to a lot of classical on my ipod when I'm out riding. Beethoven, Dvorak, Rachmaninoff, etc... I also listen to a lot of NPR news. But sometimes it's nice to ride with no sound track at all. Just cruising out in the country with the wind and the crickets and the birds can be nice.
Bikes belong in the motor city
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Thanks reverborama, I knew I could count on someone.Originally Posted by reverborama
Although I usually do have a "soundtrack" of sorts running through my head when I'm biking, usually whatever catchy nonsense song I last heard that won't get out of my head. Sometimes I can "change the channel"; I find heavy metal type stuff makes it easier to set PB speed records.
Keep your RPM's up and your breakfast down.
I listen to James Brown and Manhattan Transfer. You can't go slow when listening to those folks.
Gas, the price of a can of beans
x2Originally Posted by seaneee
I have only brought my iPod once, and left one ear bud out... It is really not worth the risk. But when working out, I plug my iPod into the stereo and usually play Saosin, Bullet for my Valentine, or CKY
I bought a little speaker thing to plug ipod into for front of bike. Everyone hears me comin'! lol Some try to keep up to hear my fun tunes but not too many can.Originally Posted by seaneee
I listen to all sorts of stuff, old & new, I have a couple odd songs on it too that are a riot on the trail when I sing em loud.
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?s...TOKEN=83086658Originally Posted by seaneee
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It looks like Netflix is about to take a chainsaw to its catalog of content, according to information collected by content cataloguing site InstantWatcher. With several licensees set to expire, Netflix will begin removing content from MGM, Universal, Warner Bros., and more. Instant Watcher puts the amount of content to be removed this month at around 1,794. Some of that content include 15 seasons of South Park, older horror movies and some early James Bond films.
A representative from Netflix tells The Verge that some of these titles will begin disappearing "soon" and that letting these licenses expire is part of the company's strategy to become an "expert programmer" rather than a "broad distributor."
"The vast majority of the titles that expire on Wednesday are older features that were aggregated by Epix," a representative from Netflix said in a statement. "We recently added many great, more recent titles such as ParaNorman (Universal), Hunger Games (Epix), Safe (Epix) and Bachelorette (Weinstein). Tomorrow we will also add MI:2, among many other titles."
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InstantWatcher has a full list of the content being removed here. Netflix is currently available on a variety of gaming devices including Xbox 360, Wii U, PlayStation 3, 3DS, iOS and Android devices.
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What Next?, a support site sponsored by the American Cancer Society (ACS), connects patients, family members, and caregivers based upon information you share with the site – such as what role you play, what type of cancer you have, what stage the cancer is in, the program of treatment you're pursuing, where you live, etc. What Next? and the ACS use this information to help direct you to individuals in your situation, as well as to professional resources and experts who might be helpful as you and your family face the disease. Visit their site at www.whatnext.com, or call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.
The National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service
The National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service is a federally funded organization that aims to educate and inform cancer patients and their family members. They can answer questions you may have about the disease, treatment, or side effects of treatment. You can call the Cancer Information Service at 1-800-4-CANCER to speak with a specialist, or visit their web site, www.cancer.gov, to chat live with a specialist or email questions you may have.
Gilda's Club
Named for comedienne and actress Gilda Radner, these regional cancer support groups help men, women, and children who are facing cancer find the social and emotional support they need during their journey. (Radner was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1986.) Though the organizations vary from region to region, many offer educational seminars, stress management classes, and lectures aimed to help patients cope with the effects of a cancer battle. These organizations are run on a local level, so ask your hospital's outreach office to connect you to your local club.
Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) offers free webinars for patients and family members. You can check for upcoming sessions and view past ones at www.ocrf.org.
I Can Cope Classes
The American Cancer Society offers education programs for patients, their family members, and their caregivers. During these I Can Cope classes, you will be presented with a variety of information relevant to the cancer treatment process and your role. These classes include understanding treatment types and handling side effects of treatments; meeting the physical and mental demands of treatment; and coping with fatigue. Contact your local chapter of the American Cancer Society or the national office by calling 1-800-227-2345 or visiting www.cancer.org.
American Childhood Cancer Organization
Parents and loved ones of children facing cancer and treatment can connect with one another, build a personal journey website to share the ups and downs of treatment with your loved ones and other members of the online community, and seek out advocates to help you wade through the treatment process. You can also read other members' blogs and share with them. Call 855-858-2226 or visit www.acco.org for more information.
Lance Armstrong Foundation
Champion cyclist and testicular cancer survivor Lance Armstrong established The Lance Armstrong Foundation as a way to help educate and empower cancer patients, cancer survivors, and their families. The organization provides confidential one-on-one support – you can fill out an online form that will help the foundation direct you to a suitable professional. You can also connect with Lance Armstrong Foundation events in cities and towns near you. Visit www.livestrong.org for more information.
Caregivers also benefit from having a system of support and comfort. Caregivers face many physical and emotional challenges as a result of helping a sick loved one. Connecting with people who experience some of the same challenges and feelings can be rewarding and beneficial for the caregiver, and in turn for the patient. CancerCare can connect family members and caregivers to oncology social workers who can help answer questions and offer advice. CancerCare also offers webinars and online classes to teach family members about the disease and treatment process. Call 1-800-813-HOPE (4673) or visit www.cancercare.org.
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The Beginning of Our Journey
After receiving the second Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 1999, the media and companies around the world wanted to know how The Ritz-Carlton became the first service organization to receive two Malcolm Baldrige Awards. There was so much interest about how we do business—that it was distracting us from running our business.
Thankfully, training is an important element of the culture of The Ritz-Carlton, and we opened a public university so that organizations in all industries—such as healthcare, automotive, finance, transportation, legal, energy, technology, retail, fitness, insurance, and human resources—have the opportunity to benchmark with us. Launched in 2000, The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center has welcomed thousands of senior executives, managers and staff from leading companies and healthcare organizations around the world. Individuals and organizations have requested speaking engagements, partnered with us to change organizational culture, and enrolled in our courses on customer service, employee engagement and leadership.
The Roads We Have Traveled
The business practices that we have shared have been successfully applied, and the result is that organizations have not only improved, they have experienced sustainable cultural transformation. Several of the leading brands known today for their customer experience attended our courses prior to creating their own legacy of legendary service. Because discretion and privacy are service values at The Ritz-Carlton, we cannot share our past customer roster; however, we can share some of our testimonials, customer stories, and some of the news stories that have resulted from our work.
The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Center has established itself as one of the premier leadership training organizations in the country. We are grateful for the recognition and awards. However, as every member of The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Team would attest, our greatest passion is helping organizations improve and innovate their journey to their own level of customer service excellence.


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Congrats!! Nice bear!!!!
Awesome Jenny ! Your hard work paid off ! Dam nice bear.
Congrats ! (hey, where are all your arrows ?) :)
Way to go Jen !!! Looks like a nice bar, congrats!
WOW! How cool is that! What a way to start the season. That buck you took a pic of better hide out.
Congrats on a nice trophy.
Jen. That is quite impressive. Looks huge. Congrats
Best pic I've seen all year. Congrats big time !!
Thanks everyone!!! I spotted the bear and took of stalking him with only one arrow and no handgun. Lol I shot him at 30 yards and he didn't go far at all. I went up and got my knives and grabbed another arrow just in case. My arrow went all the way through him, he didn't stand a chance! My first bear ever and it made it even better doing a spot and stalk with my bow!! I'm one little happy camper right now!
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There are so many rumor about iPhone next generation.
I just descript some expected changing for the next generation of iPhone and possibility
Most Possible Changes
1. A5 Dual CPU
- it is very easy to apply on the next version, but, more memory support is questionable.
2. More Flash Memory Version such as 64GB
- already, 64GB model has been leaked
3. 4G Network Support
- Apple need an one chip solution, but this solution will be on the mass production in end 2011
- It means, next version of iPhone will not support 4G
4. NFC (near field communication)
- it will be commercialized from end of 2012
5. Bigger Screen (Edge to Edge)
- If they increase the size of screen, they will lost Retina
- If they increase the resolution, there are some techinical problems with old version of software.
* just partial screen will be used for old software like as running iPhone software in iPad
* the fram display can be a temporary resolution.
- just increase around 0.2" (from 3.5 to 3.7), it is not Apple Style
- It is very low possibility
6. Completly New Desgin
- Yes, but, not in this year
7. 2MP front camera for FaceTime HD
- Yes, maybe in Sep, it is possible
8. 8MP back camera
- Yes, maybe in Sep, it is possible.
Some rumors which indicate Sep release
1. Currently, the material/component manufactuer do not have any changing notice for the new design.
2. White version has been announced on end-of-Apr
3. iOS 5 preview announce on June
I have different interpreation on the rumors which indicates Sep release.
1. Apple will update just minor as iPhone 4s (same as 3G & 3Gs), only update the mainboard with A5
and big flash memory version, possibly higher resolution of Camera.
2. This device will be running under iOS 5
3. In this case, there is no reason to delay till Sep, because of they have all to update already.
4. Just a question is why apple has been announce White Version on Apr. But, there are two explanations
First, keep the same design, there is no extra design cost is involved. and, model change can be happen always,
Specially, they are suppling the limited amount
Second, it can be an evidence the design will be same exactly as before.
5. Even they delay the release date to Sep, they can not apply any big change on design or hardware.
By the reason, I am pretty sure, Apple will announce iPhone 4s on June
1. CPU update
2. Flash memory update
3. Camera update


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Club Advisor
Who can be an advisor?
Advisors of ASUN Clubs and Organizations must be employed by the University of Nevada, Reno as faculty or classified staff members. Advisors are expected to contribute sound and mature judgment to the members in fulfilling the group's educational and social goals. All undergraduate student organizations are encouraged to be recognized by the ASUN so they can be officially associated with the University of Nevada, Reno and gain access to a variety of resources.
What is the role of an Advisor on the University of Nevada, Reno campus?
Role of Faculty or Staff Adviser of a University Recognized Organization
Section 3,010, University Administrative Manual
"The faculty or staff adviser of a university-recognized organization serves as the university's representative to that organization. The adviser should be aware of university regulations and policies involving recognized organizations, especially those regarding use of university facilities, alcoholic beverages, use of university vehicles, and official university travel. An ASUN representative is available to help interpret and understand university and ASUN regulations"
- Mentor
- Team Builder
- Conflict Mediator
- Reflective Agent
- Educator
- Motivator
- Policy Interpreter
What are the responsibilities of an advisor?
The advisor of an ASUN-recognized student organization should:
- Be informed about the purpose and the programs of the organization they agree to advise.
- Be aware of the university policies and procedures governing student activities and organizations.
- Ensure that the officers are aware of these policies and procedures.
- Attend meetings and activities whenever possible, thereby providing guidance and continuity to the organization.
- Provide advice that will direct the group's efforts toward meeting its long-term goals.
Advisor of the Year Award
The 2013-2014 Advisor of the Year award was presented to Dr. Beatriz Robinson, the advisor of the Spanish Club. The recipient is awarded based on their demonstrated commitment to the student club or organization they advise. This commitment can come through the form of meaningful contributions of time, energy, service, and resources as well as a promotion of academic and extracurricular excellence to the students they work alongside. Below are a few words from the nomination submissions:
Congratulations to Dr. Beatriz Robinson and thank you for serving this student organization!
Advisor Resources:
ACPA Advisor Manual - ACPA's (American College Personnel Association) Commissioner for Student Involvement created this great guide cover a broad range of topics and tips for advising student clubs and organizations.
ASUN Website - Direct your students to the Clubs and Organizations section under Get Involved for important information.
Advising Clubs and Organizations - Important components of advising ASUN Clubs and Organizations.
Managing, Supervising, Advising, and Mentoring - Great article on the various hats advisors wear.
Fall 2014 Updates - State of clubs and organizations and resources available to you and the clubs and organizations you advise.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act via ed.gov (FERPA)
University Policies and Regulations:
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|Foot Plate Device for An Artificial Foot - A foot plate device is connected to a prosthetic lower leg of an artificial foot, and includes a flexible foot plate. The foot plate has a front plate section, an inclined intermediate plate section extending rearwardly and upwardly from a rear end of the front plate section, and a rear plate section extending rearwardly from a rear end of the intermediate plate section and generally parallel to the front plate section. The front plate section has at least one open-ended slot formed vertically therethrough and extending across the front plate section along a longitudinal direction of the foot plate, so as to divide the front plate section into two force-receiving plate portions. The rear plate section is connected with the prosthetic lower leg.
|Hydraulic Buffer Device - A hydraulic buffer device includes a first chamber, a second chamber, and a buffering space disposed under the first and second chambers, an air bladder disposed in the buffering space, an oil chamber disposed above the first and second chambers and divided by a piston into upper and lower chamber portions, and an annular passage disposed around the oil chamber. When the piston is moved downwardly within the oil chamber, the hydraulic oil flows from the lower chamber portion into the buffering space via the first chamber to contract the air bladder so that, upon expansion of the air bladder, air pressure in the air bladder pushes the hydraulic oil to flow from the buffering space into the upper chamber portion via the second chamber and the annular passage.


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Browse the dictionary by selecting a letter of the alphabet or by entering a cancer-related word or phrase in the search box.
- anti-IL-6 chimeric monoclonal antibody
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A drug used to treat a rare condition called Castleman disease in patients who do not have HIV or human herpesvirus 8. It is also being studied in the treatment of multiple myeloma. Anti-IL-6 chimeric monoclonal antibody binds to a protein called interleukin-6 (IL-6), which is made by some white blood cells and other cells in the body. Anti-IL-6 chimeric monoclonal antibody may help reduce inflammation and stop the growth of cancer cells or abnormal blood cells. It is a type of monoclonal antibody. Also called cCLB8, CNTO 328, siltuximab, and Sylvant.


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Welcome to our recognition gallery!
Our benefactors give their time, talent and treasure because they believe in the healing work we do. Every hour of every day, Parrish Medical Center patients and families benefit from the generosity of our benefactors. We recognize our benefactors in the following societies:
- Circle of Life Society: members who have pledged $10,000 or more
- Pauline Bryan Society: members who have pledged $100 or more
- Legacy Society: members who have given or will give through planned giving
- Spirit of Philanthropy: women who lead through philanthropy, volunteerism, and advocacy
- PMC Circle of Giving: Parrish Medical Center care partners who give to an annual signature project or other Foundation funds
We also recognize all tribute gifts throughout the year with a listing of tributees.
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Irish Eyes to hold fundraiser for Primeros Pasos May 5 in Milton
Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant, 105 Union St. in Milton, will host a fundraiser Monday, May 5, during lunch and dinner. Primeros Pasos (First Steps) Early Childhood and Education Center will receive 10 percent of the proceeds.
Primeros Pasos, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Georgetown, meets the needs of a maximum of 20 children by providing year-round, affordable, academically excellent early education and care for its students, with a focus on school readiness and family involvement. Primeros Pasos staff and board are committed to ensuring that students are fully prepared to enter school, ready to succeed. The funds raised will go toward the capital project which will expand services to more children.
Primeros Pasos was given three classroom units from Polytech High School in Woodside, which were moved to the property on Savannah Road in Georgetown. These units will be renovated and joined together to form a 5,500-square-foot, state-of-the-art center.
The center will serve a maximum of 69 children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age and also provide before- and after-school care. The capital project's total cost is $1,327,000, which includes all construction, furnishings, and development expenses. The project total also contains a $450,000 Sustainability Fund.
As of April 1, Primeros Pasos (First Steps) Early Childhood Center has received commitments of $1,089,000 toward the campaign goal, leaving an additional $238,000 to be raised.
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International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) / Olympiade internationale de mathématiques (OIM)
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Meditation for Kids on Compassion
Learning how to be compassionate is a great asset in life because you'll feel connected and a part of many peoples' lives while helping out.
Being compassionate is a combination of seeing someone in need and helping make it better.
Some examples are - someone gets a physical injury, or is sad and crying and needs comforting, or needs some protection if being bullied.
We all need comforting during hard times so we know how it feels to be comforted and give comfort.
Guided meditation about being compassionate
Begin by sitting up straight in your meditation place. If you like, keep a journal and pen at your side, so that after your meditation you can write about any thoughts that come to you about being compassionate.
Now, do a minute of even and natural breathing like this - breathe in 1 count and breathe out 1 count, and repeat this even pattern while sitting still and thinking. You don't need to say the numbers, just keep up the even rhythm of breathing.
If you are sitting on a cushion on the floor, fold in your legs and place your folded hands in your lap. If you are sitting in a chair, place the soles of your feet on the floor and place your hands in your lap.
Close your eyes and imagine yourself walking to school along the sidewalk. Just ahead you see a girl from your school named Shelley trip on a rock and fall down. You run up to her to see if she needs any help. You notice she scraped her knee and it is bleeding a little.
You take a tissue out of your pocket and offer it to Shelley, so she can hold it on her scrape for a minute to stop any bleeding. You also sit down with her and after a little rest you offer to walk the rest of the way to school with her, and carry her backpack, too.
When you get to school you walk Shelley to the school nurse's office so her scrape can be cleaned. And then you go to your classroom.
Finish your meditation with a deep breath in and out and stretch. Now take some moments to think how you can be compassionate with someone you know who may need some help. The benefit to you is you will feel good being useful for a much longer time than while you are helping out!
I invite you to join me in a daily world peace group cyber meditation. Click the article here to read about it.
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A new poll conducted by Capitol Fax/We Ask America, regarding Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner's economic plan for Illinois, 53 percent say they'd be more likely to vote for Rauner while just 32 percent said they'd be less likely to vote for him. The plan includes a freeze on property taxes and rolling back the 2010 tax increase. According to RebootIllinois.com, Rauner has struggled with women a bit in polling but they actually like the idea more than men, 56 percent said it made them more likely to vote for Rauner while just 28 percent said less likely. The male split was 47 percent more, 39 percent less. The highest support came from suburban collar counties where Rauner did best in the primary with 66 percent of those polled more likely to vote for Rauner. The split in downstate Illinois was overwhelmingly positive 53 to 27 percent. Governor Quinn's campaign called Rauner's plan phony and false. Illinoisans were split on whether the state can afford Rauner's plan.
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University of Texas Libraries Committee
The University of Texas Libraries Committee met four times during the fall semester of 2012 and three times during the spring semester of 2013. The committee met in the conference room of the PCL. The main function of the meetings was the exchange of information and perspectives between committee members and UT Libraries administrative staff.
At the meetings, libraries director and Vice Provost Fred Heath described the overall state of the unit as solid, albeit with some challenges. He reported that it has maintained its standing with peers, continued to invest in scholarly materials, and even developed new initiatives (which are noted below). This was done by reducing staffing levels and streamlining operations.
As in 2011-12, one of the main topics of committee discussion was the continuing budgetary challenge. Projections provided by the administrative staff indicated funding stability for the next few years. However, this could change due to factors such as increases in the costs of scholarly communications (particularly journal subscriptions). The committee appreciates the support of the University administration for scholarly communications, which are crucial to research and teaching across campus.
To enhance funding, the libraries have initiated a number of development efforts. Chief Development Officer Gregory Perrin discussed a new outreach initiative, a multi-media "roadshow" designed to present an overview of the libraries' role in the life of a research university. The committee saw PowerPoint slides from the presentation. The libraries also held several "tailgates" at home football games and inaugurated an annual Distinguished Author Dinner (on November 8, featuring Michael White, the Ronald Nelson Smith Chair in Classics and Religious Studies). The committee also discussed naming opportunities in the libraries.
Another topic addressed by the committee was learning in a digital age. The committee and Director Heath discussed the changing needs of University research and teaching and reviewed several initiatives developed by the libraries in response. For instance, we discussed the libraries' participation in the University's MOOC efforts via the edX platform. It was noted that MOOCs show promise but can encounter challenges, such as low completion rates. Other developments include the digital delivery of scholarly materials to individual desktops and the continued development of the University's Institutional Repository. Director Heath also demonstrated "scoUT," the new integrated search feature on the UT libraries website, which should allow a more effective location of electronic resources.
Administrative staff reported that over the past two years, campus libraries have experienced an average of 2.7 million total visitors per year and circulated an average of 2.25 million physical items per year. To better serve this demand, the libraries continue to adjust the services provided to these students and researchers as well as reconfigure the physical spaces of its buildings. Among the facilities and technology upgrades discussed by the committee, the PCL reference services desk and circulation desk will be combined into a single point-of-service operation during the summer of 2013. Another new initiative is the materials retrievals service, which according to the libraries website "allows patrons to request eligible materials to be retrieved from the shelf and delivered to the UT libraries checkout desk of their choice for pickup." Student government leaders also discussed the implementation of PCL 24/5, which began as a pilot project on October 15. A future possibility is a redesign of the PCL 2nd floor as a learning commons that would include services provided by campus partners.
In response to committee questions about the new medical school, Director Heath noted that its library would likely be built on existing and expanded electronic resources, augmented with a smaller traditional physical collection. It is also likely that UT libraries will expand staff expertise in health sciences.
A number of additional topics were discussed during the year. These include the collaborative venture with Benson/LLILAS, the Nilsson Lecture in Contemporary Theater and Literature, Science Study Breaks, off-site storage, and A Viva Voz. These efforts spotlight University research strengths, underscore the relationship between libraries and research, engage the broader community in the results of research activities, and support the increasingly collaborative nature of research. In addition, Linda Abbey (events and external relations officer) discussed the READ poster initiative. In conjunction with the American Library Association's READ initiative, libraries posters were developed with University athletics and development featuring Bevo and Hook 'Em. Sets of the four posters were donated to each of the 655 schools in Central Texas; they are designed to encourage student reading. The topic of potential partnerships between the libraries and the University of Texas Press was also raised; we anticipate that it will be discussed in 2013-14.
Lastly, Michael Winship was elected committee chair for 2013-14.
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It is often said that challenging trips tend to be very rewarding because of the extra excitement - where you feel like you're on the top of the world after finally reaching the end of the journey.
For those seeking such thrills, The Jakarta Post Travel recommends three activities for end of year traveling in 2014. These trips will take you to the deepest corners of the country and challenge your adventurous side.
Hopefully the challenges will see you emerge refreshed at the end of the trip, ready for the New Year.
October - Swimming with whale sharks in Cendrawasih Bay
How would you feel if, while you were swimming in the sea, a big whale suddenly rose from the waves and then swam over to your boat and simply leaned against it?
This can really happen at Cendrawasih Bay in Papua. It is one of the most majestic moments you can experience.
To be specific, it is not exactly whales that reside in Cendrawasih Bay, but whale sharks – the biggest shark species alive today. A mature whale shark can grow to five to 10 meters long.
Although it might sound crazy going anywhere near such a creature, this is a popular activity in the bay, as plenty of divers seek the chance to swim alongside this gigantic shark.
Using the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system and satellite tagging, people in Cendrawasih Bay National Park have found around 70 whale sharks in the area.
The relatively high population of whale sharks there makes their sightings quite common. They can be seen throughout the year, but the best time to visit is around May to November.
Contrary to popular belief, thanks to Hollywood movies sharks are often seen as aggressive creatures, but the whale shark is pretty tame.
In Cendrawasih Bay, the shark is no stranger to the fishermen. The locals call it the "ghost fish" due to its habit of sneaking up on fishermen's boats and harmlessly leaning against them.
How to get there:
A big portion of Cendrawasih Bay is located on the coast of Nabire regency. A popular destination for seeing the shark is at Kwatisore village in Nabire.
To get there, you can fly to Nabire Airport via Ambon, Jayapura, Biak or Kaimana.
From there, you can continue to Kwatisore using a chartered boat at Nabire harbor. It will take around two hours to reach the village.
An alternative way of reaching Nabire harbor is by using a public ferry, which also travels through Ambon, Sorong, Manokwari, Biak and Jayapura.
Where to stay:
Villagers at Kwatisore are used to visitors and plenty of their houses are available for accommodation.
As for hotels, Kali Lemon Resort is the only operating lodging business in the village.
You can also stay in Nabire, which offers plenty of hotels, and do a day-trip to Kwatisore. But the boat ride back to Nabire can be quite bumpy as the waves in Cendrawasih Bay tend to get high in the late afternoon.
November - Canyoning in Gitgit village
You can look at ratings on the TripAdvisor website to get a picture of how great it is exploring the canyons of Gitgit village in Bali.
As of December, it is yet to receive a review of less than excellent. It currently has 84 reviews - all of them are five-star.
This exploration activity, called "canyoning", is organized by the Adventure and Spirit Canyoning Bali, the members of which took around a year exploring the canyons of Gitgit village in 2010 to seek suitable canyoning routes for the public to enjoy.
"We scouted the waterfalls in Bali to find a great place to open canyoning routes, and we found it here in Gitgit village," said the organization's general manager Robin Endro.
Waterfalls are essential for a great canyoning route as they will give you the chance to rappel down the stream.
The waterfalls in Gitgit village vary from five to 50-meters high. On some occasions where waterfalls are not too high, you can just jump to the water below.
Some amount of bravery is needed because, even with all the security measures taken by the Adventure and Spirit team, canyoning in Gitgit village is still a highly thrilling experience.
It might not seem much at first, but wait until you make a jump from the edge of a cliff; even if it's only five-meters high, the rocks will start to look intimidating and the few seconds jump will feel like an eternity.
Amid all the adrenaline-pumping action, don't forget to look around.
What makes canyoning in Gitgit worthwhile is the chance to see the stunning scenery of the canyon along the route. Once you plunge into the canyon, it really feels like another world – and a very beautiful one at that.
Combine this amazing view with the challenging track and you will have yourself a unforgettable experience.
How to get there:
Gitgit village is quite accessible. Most of the canyoning route starting points are located near the main road that connects Denpasar and Singaraja.
The village is located a few kilometers south of Singaraja, around 15 minutes from the Bedugul area if you are driving from Denpasar.
The canyoning packages offered by Adventure and Spirit include a pickup from wherever you are staying in Bali and the return trip.
Where to stay:
The canyoning trip is mostly a day-trip activity, so you can stay in the usual tourist spots in Bali – like Ubud or Kuta – and the driver will pick you up early in the morning.
If you are interested in trying more than one route and wish to stay the night between each route exploration, Adventure and Spirit can arrange local-house accommodation. Alternatively, you can ask them to take you to Singaraja for a better place to stay.
December - Visiting a local tribe in Wamena
Along with the wonderful scenery, the Baliem valley in Papua is also home to some of the most authentic tribes in Indonesia. These tribes are postcard images of an Indonesian tribe - where the females wear minimum clothing and the men walk around in "koteka" (horn-shaped clothing that covers their private parts).
One of the most prominent tribes in the area is the Dani tribe.
It was not until the 1930s when the Dani tribe made contact with people outside their world, as they met an expedition led by an American explorer Richard Archold.
The area received more people when the city of Wamena was built nearby. But despite the growth that pushes the people of Baliem valley toward modernization, they still manage to hold on to their traditional cultures.
The Baliem Valley Festival, which has been around for decades, is an example of how local tribes still respect their culture.
This year's festival was held from Aug. 12-15. Visiting during this festival will be the best time.
In the festival, you can see a reenactment of war dances, which simulate battles between the Dani, Yali and Lani tribes.
This ritual signifies fertility and prosperity for local residents.
Aside from the amazing sightseeing activity you get from Baliem Valley in the form of its scenery and local residents, a trip there can also be a life-changing experience as it will challenge your perspective on modern, civilized and comfortable ways of life.
The people of Baliem Valley are living perfectly well being less exposed to the modern world. Visiting them is a chance to marvel at people who live in complete synchronization with nature.
How to get there:
The only way to get to Wamena is by taking a 40 minute flight from Sentani Airport in Jayapura.
You can book flights via Trigana Air, Susi Air, Walesi Air and other local airlines, directly at the airport as most carriers do not yet provide online services.
Where to stay:
Baliem Valley Resort and Hotel Baliem Pilamo is one of the few hotels available in Wamena.
To get to Baliem Valley Resort, you will have to drive for around 50 minutes from the airport.
Plenty of budget hotels are also available in the area, along with local homestays.
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Authorities say 32-year-old officer Stephen Bond has been missing since May 17 when the boat he and four others were in capsized in the Gulf of Mexico.
Ocean Springs police say officer Michael Green and his girlfriend, Becky Welch, and reserve officer Jonathan Navas and his wife, Whitney were found Monday in the water northwest of Ship Island. All were wearing life vests and are in good condition.
Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd said deputies searched portions the Gulf and Mississippi Sound by helicopter Thursday. The search will resume as weather permits.
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How about fixing the Junk Mail filter in Outlook 2003 ?
It works great, but if you have a rule setup on your inbox to move e-mails after being received, the Junk filter moves the spam to the junk folder, then the inbox rule moves the spam from the junk folder to the target - effectively nulling out the junk filter. Comeon guys.
How about fixing the Junk Mail filter in Outlook 2003 ?
You mean, Outlook does what you tell it to do?
I'm having a tough time imagining what kind of Outlook rule you would be using that would also commonly catch spam messages.
I also noticed the problem. When you enable Junk Mail Filter in Outlook 2003 and set a rule for moving mail, for example from specific account to the specific folder, junk mail filter catches the spam and moves it to the Junk Mail Folder, but the rule you set moves the mail [from the account you set] back from the Junk Mail Folder to the folder you set in rule options.
That's the problem - Outlook should not "scan" mail in the Junk Mail Folder.
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Version 7.0 of the open-source real-time operating system FreeRTOS has been released, adding a software timer, a port to the MSP430X microcontroller, and two additional 'demos', writes Technology Editor Steve Bush.
The timer is the first time FreeRTOS has used a 'daemon task' – a task which is providing services to applications – as until now every thing has been built into the kernel.
"The major difference in 7.0 is the introduction of a new software timer implementation," FreeRTOS creator Richard Barry told Electronics Weekly. FreeRTOS tries to do things in an efficient way and this timer I am very happy with from an efficiency point of view. It doesn't use any CPU time unless there is actual processing to be done."
Rather than polling the timers or checking them in an interrupt, he explained, the timer enters the blocked state using standard kernel features until a timer actually expires.
"This allows timer call-backs to be executed in a task context, rather than an interrupt context, and does not consume any processing time or generate any run time overhead unless a timer has actually expired," said Real Time Engineers, the firm that owns the FreeRTOS brand.
When FreeRTOS is ported, it is ported to a particular processor plus a particular compiler within a tool chain, and a 'demo' is produced alongside the combination.
Demos in this case are "a pre-configured project that you can just open which targets a particular tool and target board so you have an already-running example", said Barry.
The new port is for Texas Instruments' 20bit MSP430X with TI's Code Composer Studio tools including their Eclipse-based integrated development environment (IDE).
Of the two new demos, one is for the MSP430X/Code Composer combination, and the other is for STMicroelectronics' ARM Cortex-M3-based STM32 microcontrollers with Atollic's TrueStudio tools.
FreeRTOS is in its eighth year, and has a reasonable claim to being a, if not the, de-facto standard cross-platform RTOS – it was downloaded 80,000 times last year and at the last count is has been ported to over 50 combinations of 27 processor families and 17 tool chains.
Small footprint was always the main design goal of FreeRTOS, which is aimed at low-cost 32bit microcontrollers – Cortex-M3, Renesas RX, microchip PIC32, and ColdFire, for example.
"Not at Pentium and that sort of thing, although it will actually run on a Pentium in 16bit mode," said Barry.
As a rough guide, it suits 32bit processors with 32kbyte to around 1Mbyte of flash.
"When you get into systems with a lot more flash and a lot more RAM, and you want a free system, you are into Linux," said Barry.
The final size depends on the microcontroller architecture, the efficiency of the compiler, and RTOS options selected.


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Family Ministry
2010 Cohort - Courses and Schedule
2014 Cohort - Courses and Schedule
2014 Cohort Brochure (pdf)
The next opportunity to enter the program for this concentration is expected to be in 2018. Applications may be submitted a year or more in advance.
Changing the people who change the world, the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Family Ministry Concentration prepares men and women to fulfill the teaching and discipling mandates of the gospel commission as they impact families positively for the Kingdom.
The DMin Family Ministry Concentration prepares an individual for a proactive ministry of preaching, teaching, and working with groups to develop the positive family and relationship skills needed in today's culture. It is designed to promote pastoral excellence by attending to the (1) pastor's personal life, (2) the pastor's own family, (3) families in the congregation, and (4) the congregation as a family.
The DMin Family Ministry Concentration seeks to create competency in four areas:
- Family Life Education - Participants acquire knowledge of the various topic areas related to the field of family life education and explore current issues and empirical findings related to this area of study.
- Spiritual, Theological, and Personal Development - Participants reflect theologically on the lived experience of families, become aware of their personal strengths and limitations, realize the impact self-awareness and self-understanding have on ministry, and seek to integrate their expanding spiritual and theological perspectives into their personal formation as individuals and members of families.
- Research and Praxis - Participants learn and acquire basic research skills pertinent to their practice in the field of family life education and family ministry within the context of church and community. Based on current research, students develop and deploy a relevant, field-based project intentionally addressing family ministry in the local context.
- Professional Family Ministry - Participants gain knowledge of the professional family ministry constructs and acquire ministry skills pertinent to the practice of family life education and enrichment within the context of ministry.
Learning Modalities
The following learning modalities will be included in the concentration's pedagogy:
- Module Intensives - Participants will attend intensives (each approximately two weeks in length) led by top educators and experts in family ministry and family life education that provide didactic and experiential learning experiences. Pre-and post-intensive assignments include assigned textbook reading, reflective journaling, and preparation of papers that will form chapters of the participant's project document.
- Ministry Development Plan (MDP) - Each participant will prepare a plan for their development personally (including spiritually), relationally, and professionally along with a detailed description of what will be involved in the completion of the specific concentration. The MDP is comprised of four sections: a description of the participant's current situation, their vision for their life and ministry following the program, the steps they propose to move in the direction of that vision during their program and a listing of the helping as well as hindering forces.
- Learning Groups - Each participant will become part of a small work group (3-7 individuals each of whom is part of the concentration cohort) which meets on a regular basis (as assigned--usually twice per year) to fulfill specific assignments. Work groups provide a forum for participants to co-investigate principles of Christian ministry in a collegial, supportive environment. Meetings may be held by teleconference.
- Context Support Groups - Each participant will select and invite 5-7 persons within their ministry context to serve on their context support group. These individuals meet as a group with the participant once each year of the program to provide encouragements and assessment of their growth (based on the participant's Ministry Development Plan) throughout the journey.
- A Mentoring Relationship - Each participant will recruit a mentor suited to the Family Ministry concentration. Monthly contact with the mentor is to be initiated and scheduled by the participant. A report of the mentoring relationship will be submitted annually.
- Professional Portfolio - Each participant will prepare a professional portfolio, a practical record demonstrating growth throughout the doctoral program as a family ministry professional. The completed portfolio will be presented at the end of the particpant's program.
Upon completing this program, you will be able to:
- Exhibit growth toward personal and family health and wholeness;
- Demonstrate proficiency in theological reflection, especially in the lived experience of families;
- Evaluate available family life resources appropriate for sermon preparation or seminar preparation, church programming, evangelistic events and pastoral counseling;
- Identify support resources for families in your community;
- Demonstrate leadership skills in famliy life education and enrichment adequate for facilitating church-related events;
- Display progress toward professional certification level II from the Adventist Association of Family Life Professionals.
Professional Certifications
The Doctor of Ministry curriculum covers most of the areas involved in CFLE certification (Certified Family Life Educator) from the National Council on Family Relations. However, since it is a DMin program and many of the credits are taken up with theology and the project aspects, the family life education instruction is not structured to qualify as a CFLE-approved academic program. It would be reasonable to assume that participation in a cohort for the Family Ministry Concentration would help prepare CFLE applicants for the alternative application process—the CFLE exam.
The Adventist Association of Family Life Professionals (AAFLP) offers certification. Once again, the DMin Family Ministry curriculum does not offer a course in human growth and development, and the courses that are offered do not line up precisely with those listed for AAFLP certification level II. So, with the exception of the human growth and development requirement (which will need to be acquired elsewhere), it can reasonably be assumed that the DMin Family Ministry curriculum will suffice for the minimum and elective academic content required for AAFLP certification level II.
Dr. Ron Flowers serves as coordinator for the Family Ministry concentration. He can be reached at email@example.com.
Cohort participants will take these courses/study modules:
2010 Family Ministry Cohort
Course requirements and schedule for the cohort beginning in 2010:
|Course #
|Course Name
|Intensive Dates
|Intensive Locations
Families in Society (3 cr)
Daily schedule for intensive
|Willie Oliver
|July 11-16, 2010
|Andrews University
|Internal Dynamics of Families (3 cr)
|Jeffrey Brown
|July 18-23, 2010
|Andrews University
|DMin Project Seminar (2 cr)
|Bill Knott and/or David Penno
|July 25-30, 2010
|Andrews University
|Spiritual & Theological Foundations for Ministry (6 cr)
|Jon Dybdahl
|May 2-12, 2011
|Andrews University
|Field Research for Ministry (2 cr)
|Monte Sahlin
|Feb-July 2011; dates posted in syllabus
|virtual delivery
|Parenting Education & Guidance (3 cr)
|Calvin Thomsen
|July 15-20, 2012
|Andrews University
|Human Sexuality (3 cr)
|Curtis Fox
|July 22-27, 2012
|Andrews University
|DMin Project (2 cr)
|summer 2012
|Family Law & Public Policy (3 cr)
|Deborah Berecz
|July 14-19, 2013
|Andrews University
|Professional Development (1 cr)
|Ron Flowers
|July 21-23, 2013
|Andrews University
|DMin Project (4 cr)
|summer 2013
2014 Family Ministry Cohort
Course requirements and schedule for the cohort beginning in 2014:
|Course #
|Course Name
|Intensive Dates
|Intensive Locations
|Ministry to Families in Context (4 cr)
|Willie Oliver
|July 13-22, 2014
|Andrews University
DMin Project Seminar (4 cr)
Daily schedule for intensive
|Bill Knott and/or David Penno
|July 23-31, 2014
|Andrews University
|Spiritual & Theological Foundations for Ministry (8 cr)
|Allan Walshe
|April 5-16, 2015
|Andrews University
|Family Dynamics and Sexuality (5 cr)
|Curtis Fox
|July 18-28, 2016
|Andrews University
|DMin Project (3 cr)
|summer 2016
|Family as a Center for Discipleship (5 cr)
|Calvin Thomsen
|July 17-27, 2017
|Andrews University
|DMin Project (3 cr)
|summer 2017
For dates and locations of courses planned for cohorts in other concentrations, see the four-year DMin Program Planner.
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In the Garden
Q: Every year, before my clematis blooms, the vines suddenly turn brown and die back to the ground. Is there a way to prevent this from happening?
A: You are suffering the heartbreak of clematis blight. This is a fungus disease that often shows up right when the plant is about to bloom.
It attacks the stems at ground level, killing all growth beyond lesions that occur at the base of the vines. The disease is caused by airborne spores and doesn't affect the roots; hence the vines grow back, but rarely in time to bloom before winter dormancy sets in.
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There are a few things you can do that will help prevent this fungus disease. When planting clematis, place it at least 3 inches deeper than it came out of the pot. Keep the vines thinned out to improve air circulation and remove any infected vines immediately to prevent them from spreading spores to healthy vines. Avoid wetting the stems when you water.
Fungicides are registered to help control this disease, but you have to begin spraying as soon as new growth occurs in spring and continue spraying at the recommended intervals until the rainy period ends.
Some types of clematis are highly prone to this disease. If it happens every year, replace your susceptible variety with the highly resistant Clematis 'Jackmanii' or one of the spectacular, smaller flowering viticella varieties.
Q: I've had hardy bananas in my garden for three years but have yet to see fruit. What is the secret to get them to form bananas?
A: Hardy bananas need to grow tall in order to produce fruit. In cold winters, hardy bananas often die back to the ground. When this happens, they only grow to about 10 feet tall the following summer. Therefore, if you're serious about getting fruit, it's best to protect the stems from winter damage.
You can do this by wrapping the stem with burlap and covering the top with an upside-down garbage can. The problem with this method is that you won't win any praise from your spouse nor your neighbors.
Alternatively, you can wrap the trunk with non-LED Christmas lights and run them anytime a freeze is predicted to keep the trunk warm. Bananas are different from most other tall plants in that the stems are made up only of rolled-up leaves. In winter, the leaves within the stem freeze down from the top.
In spring, I climb up a ladder and begin pruning inch by inch down from the top until I run into healthy pale-green leaf tissue in the mushy stem. If you protected the stems or if we experienced a mild winter like our last one, little damage occurs and new growth will emerge from high up near the top.
Fertilize generously with organic tomato food every six weeks and water regularly. Then if we luck out and get a hot, sunny summer, your bananas will grow to over 20 feet tall and will form fruit.
Be aware that the bananas are for show and definitely not for consumption. If you eat one, you'll never need to eat another prune for the rest of your life. They're so high in fiber, they taste like plastic.
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Hi, in the Zimbra Administration interface --> Configuration --> Domains --> my server --> Services tab, the "IMAP and POP Proxy" checkbox is unchecked and it won't let me check it. I have used IMAP on this server in the past but I guess one of the updates killed it. Is there now some prerequisite to enabling IMAP? Thanks.
Under the IMAP tab, I have all of the following checkboxes checked:
[X] Enable IMAP service
[X] Enable SSL for IMAP service
[X] Enable clear text login
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UCR Library News and Events
TODAY - Library Workshop Series - ERIC / Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 4:00 PM
TODAY - Library Workshop Series - ERIC / Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 4:00 PM
Learn how to search ERIC, the worlds largest source of educational material. Use ERIC to find journal articles, research papers, reports, conference proceedings, and more. Learn what an ERIC document is and how to access them online. Use UC-eLinks to locate ERIC journals in the library. Learn how to request articles from Interlibrary Loan online. Bring your questions and research topics!
Come to the UCR Libraries hands-on workshop on Tuesday, October 28th at 4:00 pm in the Rivera Library. Seats are limited so please sign up soon at Library Workshop Series.
Location: Rivera Library - Room 140
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