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Google and Facebook have told a Delhi court that they have already removed the offensive content from their sites. The court is hearing a civil suit filed by a Delhi resident Vinay Rai against 21 Internet companies including Yahoo and Orkut for allegedly hosting objectionable content. Google and Facebook had earlier told the Delhi High Court that it was impossible for them to monitor content with billions of people accessing the websites.
During the court hearing, Additional Civil Judge Praveen Singh asked the counsel appearing for petitioner Mufti Aijaz Arshad Qasmi whether blog-service providing companies should also be made a party to the case for posting offensive content posted by their users on the blogs. The court also slammed Google Inc. for not submitting a proper response and turned down its argument that it had received the copy of last judgment and other case-related documents as late as last Friday.
The court, meanwhile, has asked the petitioner to provide the copies of all documents to the companies party in the case. The web censorship row came to limelight December last year after the court issued summons to the Internet companies over the "anti-religious" or "anti-social" content. The government previously has made various attempts at removing such content from the Internet. However, Google maintained that it would not remove the content just because it is controversial.
It now looks like Google has softened its stance on the ongoing censorship row in India. It may be recalled that both Twitter and Google recently have come up with country-specific content filtering mechanisms.
What's your take on the ongoing web censorship row. Let us know in the comments section below:
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- Wikipedia joins SOPA strike, will shut down for 24 hours on January 18
- Monitor content or face ban: Delhi HC warns Facebook, Google
- Facebook and Google's Delhi HC hearing adjourned till January 19
- Google India says it cannot remove controversial but legal content
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- Google, Twitter lock horns over search engine result changes


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Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw revenue rise 8 percent to HK$6.4 billion (US$825 million) and profit by 13.1 percent to HK$2.75 billion in the first half of the fiscal year 2012/2013 from the same period in 2011/2012.
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said all traffic volumes at HKIA reported growth from April to September 2012, with cargo throughput expanding by 2.1 percent over the same period a year ago.
Although AAHK attributed the improvements in both revenue and profit largely to the growth in passenger traffic and aircraft movements, it also pointed out the notable rebound in cargo traffic.
"While all three categories saw growth during the period, it is especially worth noting that cargo throughput rebounded despite the persistently challenging economic situations in Europe and the US," said Stanley Hui Hon-chung, chief executive officer of AAHK.
He added that they remain "cautiously optimistic about cargo throughput for the rest of the fiscal year."
On the airport's full-year performance, William Lo Chi-chung, executive director for finance, warned that results might be affected by increases in expenses needed to refurbish facilities, sustain service levels, and increase handling capacity.
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Title: Wonderland Online
Status: Released Graphics: 2D
Genre: MMORPG
Developer: Chinese Gamer
Publisher: IGG
Explosive Features:
- Classic RPG style combat
- In-depth player housing
- Lots of content and features
Wonderland Online is a free to play 2D adventure MMORPG with turn based combat like old school console RPGs. The game is based on several ancient South American and Pacific Island cultures; the mysterious Mayans, the huge stone statues of Easter Island and much more combine to form unique quests filled with fascinating elements that our players will experience throughout the game.
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OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, or 8
Processor: 800 MhZ Pentium 3 or Equivalent
Memory Ram: 256MB
Hard Disk Space: At least 1GB of free Space
Video Card: 32MB
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This game is officially shut down in 15 January 2019, its part of our childhood history now. The house crafting system is the best among all mmorpg i had played.
Wonderland online is a great game to just keep coming back to, been a player since 2009 and keep returning. It is a hard game to level on without friends and after FB it becomes all about getting xp capsulas to level. This said the game has great quests and a beautiful look about it it is a shame the developers have given up (it seems) this game offers daily events to take part in which are fun but doesn't anymore offer any holiday events. With people leaving all over the place you may struggle to find a friend and people care a lot about money but there are real nice players in this game and it's a great fun game to play. If you join mail Eikoms she will help new players free, to mail her you will need a mailbox that is one of many tent items. The tent feature is one of my favourite it allows you to build so much stuff and you can make some good money crafting for other players.
There is no point playing nowadays.
I'm a gamer girl, I love these types of games. from Kingdoms of Amalur to Diablo to RS to crash bandicoot! And honestly, this is the only game I keep coming back to. You never run out of things to do, there are always challenges, starting a new account is just as fun! You can play the game entirely without paying for it and still have fun, but the items you can buy are awesome too! stats are great, equiments great, mining, fishing, building, manufacturing, farming, fighting, pets, ridable pets, human pets, HEAPS of quests and and entire world you can travel to by making your own modes of transport! Play it! you know you want to! 😛
This mmorpg is similar to my favorite childhood game called, Ts online. It's great to see another mmorpg similar to my childhood game. I'm looking forward to playing this, and to fully experience the game. 🙂
I've been playing this game since July 2008 and I keep coming back because I couldn't find a game like this. I specially like the alchemy and housing system and I love the graphics (3D's not my thing). I hope the developer would still update and do something about the in-game economy. Keep it alive !
I've been playing this game for about 5 years. I've looked into other games because it is true I get bored but honestly I haven't found another game like this one before. I see here that its hard to level up and it really isn't. its pretty easy to get to level 100. they have a lot of quest even though some are harder than others its still enjoyable, can customize your tent to your liking with lots to choose from. tons of armor and weapons, you could even kill some time to be an alchemist and make your own things. I love the music to each scene of the game. My favorite about this game is the scenery. Yea you wont find much if you stay in local areas, but if you go to the hot springs, or cliffs, hidden places they look amazing. beautiful colors and art work. Its true its a shame they have let this amazing game go to waste. Prices in IM are high. I feel like if they put time into this game, added another element, character and other places this game could go far. In my opinion its a good game. I enjoy spending time leveling up, getting pets, and doing the weekly events. Its a shame they let this game go to waste.
I love this game but i wish someone would take it and relaunch it there's no other game out there that is this in-depth for a 2D The community was so big when i used to play i wish a company would buy it and relaunch it i feel like so many people would rejoin and play again just as long as we got patch updates to game.
sorry to tell but was i download it there a lot red circle with x = error can you example why?
It happens because game is terrified by your english skills.
You'll be stuck being forced to grind to the next level for days. Most quests are very difficult and have small rewards that aren't worth the effort. Almost no events a low level can successfully do. The community is mainly made up of alts and bots. Customization is very limited. Many outfits for higher lvls look like recolored lower lvl outfits. Essentially a pay-to-win. So if you've got lots of cash and nothing to spend it on (as well as nothing to do) then perhaps this is the right game for you!
It isnt pay to win at all. been playing ever since i was 5. Sure i quit now because i got intreted in Mabinogi. I'm intrested in social games not solo grind like most are these days. WLO used to have a friendly pack but now it's gone coz cmon it's been like 15 years or so of course this game isn't worth playing now. But it was back then when all we had was hit games. That was the best option. And WLO hasn't been updated for years it's just there coz ppl still play it or atleast sit around there with friends coz actually pvp feels kinda fun. This game gets no updates or any actuall maint. The only reason i'd say don't play it, is coz it's old and it may close like grand chase in 5 years or so.
This game is A M A Z I N G and unique, you could actually learn something from it like from the past because of the quests, and I love this game because the quests are kinda based on reality. I'm from the home of scammers, hackers and botters, proub to be an Aries player for 7 years <3. I was 9 years old and now i'm 15. This game is really fun and interesting. Currently lvl 194 non rb and going for lvl 199 !!
Been playing since 2008, in Aries. A great game if you can make friends. It gets kind of repetitive, but like I said, worth it if you make friends. Customization color-wise is amazing.
I have been playing this game for nearly 8 years. I love the game but I have to say I am very disappointed now after 7 years of seeing Santa and it Snowing for Christmas and you got to collect bells to take back to him for an instant Christmas present ..and the same for other holidays and now ..no snow ..no Santa ..no special drops ..absolutely nothing ..its just another day and I am vip and still get nothing anymore. I think it is sad that they have let this game go down hill so much ..It was an awesome game to me and a lot of others that I knew , but now it seems IGG cares less and less about this game and they keep taking the small things that we all looked forward to. I am certain I will not remain vip any longer they offer you no reason to want to play anymore. I had over 50 characters in virgo that played everyday but not anymore I am so done with the company that don't care about us loyal players anymore
Have been playing this game since Beta of April 2008. Love this game. Try it out!
played this game for at least 3 years now and still havent made it past lvl 60 .-. it takes FOREVER to burst and after so long at grinding (and all my friends quitting the game) i decided to play less than i did. There was a time i played it every day, but now i play every once in a while to grind some more. But don't let that stop any new players from playing. The community is nice (if you can find someone who isn't an extra acc or afk) and it's easy to make friends, so at least if your old ones leave you can make new ones fast XD. Also, making money in the game confused me when i 1st played since monsters never dropped any (thought my game was glitching at first) but the only way to make money is to sell items/pets to players or just sell items/equipment to NPC's.
This game is over all fun and i love turn-based rpg's, so try to give it a try. You'll wither love it or hate it, there's no real inbetween.
seriously dude? 3 years and your never got past lvl 60? You obviously dont have a clue about the dynamics of this game and you shouldnt really be giving a review. If you know what your doing, you can get to lvl 180 in a week!!
this game not good
Played for about 3 years and the people I met on there were awesome. After auto grinding with friends all day and night I finally reached 100 after rebirth (so 200). Had all the pets, finished all the quests, maxed all skills, our guild controlled the castle, we pretty much beat the game and there was nothing to do so we all quit and went to another game -> our group of friends stuck together for another 2 years hopping from game to game, just to show you how great the people on WL can be.
It was very fun with friends at high lvl but I tried to pick it back up on a new character recently and quit after one day. VERY VERY GRINDY. Very little character customization. Slow and boring solo.
I liked the crafting, house, and the strategy involved when pvping in a team. Despite there being vending stalls, I remember gold being close to useless as we gathered and crafted anything we needed.
Based on what I remember it being like: 8/10 (-2 GRIND)
Based on me trying to get back into it recently: 3/10 (-1 boring/slow/lonely, -6 GRIND)
I agree with Nolol this game is not worth playing, pointless to even spend money on here and it is way too grindy, the company milks people too.
I <3 wlo ive met amazing ppl on there!!! Always something 2 do 🙂
This game genre (2d top down MMORPG) aint my cup o tea but it does have its features and when I say features I mean more than that you'd find in many MMORPGs.
I dont like how every character is pre-named and how easy it is to by pass stuff. Heck the game even tosses ya an ingame bot.
Apart from being stupid easy, it has a housing feature which is nice I guess but everything else can be summed up in one word known as "generic"
I love this game, I play on leo. Its REALLY boring if you have no friends though. If you do have friends, its really cool c: I'm glad I have my friends on here <3
Been playing 4 years almost 5. You will either like it or hate it when you first play. At a higher lvl you will start to get bored because either you've completed all the quest, or the quest are so hard you have to wait until you level some more. Updates are slow! (Every 6 or more months slow)
I say try it because it can be fun. If your looking for something to kill time on while waiting on another game, I say try this while you wait.
Leveling takes FOREVER. 4 years and no one in my server has reached the level cap yet. Grinding after the level of 180 is a waste a time so most people just reborn (this makes you stronger/gives you a bonus item and restarts your level by 100 {Ex: 180 rb to 80 & 100 rb to lvl 1}) After players reborn, most train pets, wait for events to get exp items, or only train themselves on dbl exp. You can AFK train which is nice, but even if you AFK train 24/7 for 1 whole your, you still won't reach the level cap.
Botters/hackers: There are so many its disgusting
Quest: Some easy, and a lot of hard. You can only have 4 teammates, but for the really hard quest, people always have jumpers because the defense, hp, and respawning of the monsters can get ridiculous. If you are a really good build though, you can usually do it in a team of 4.
Community: (Can only tell you about the server I play) Everybody is an alt. The end. lol 5 alts on at the same time is almost the minimal. A lot of people I know have over 20 alts. Bullying, stalking, & drama are all high on the charts. Greed is starting to take over people too.
Housing: You can build everything for your house and carry your home with you. Building things take time though.
Customization: It only goes so far. I can't tell you how many of the high level clothes look like low level clothes.
Summery: This game always tries your patience. A lot of the people who play it have a love hate relationship with it. The nice people you do meet are fun, and so is the questing. The leveling is a pain in the butt and the alchemy is just as tedious. People are always screaming how bored they are, and yet they still play. It is NOT the best game out there, nor is it the worst. It can be fun. I have some good memories from when I first started playing. So I say try it, you may like it.
Hii!! Been playing this game for 7 tears since 2008, PRO ARIES <3 and I cfind myself not progessing because of always quitting and going back! <3 But I love this game and it's ONE OF A KIND game!! (No lies it depends on you) and try going back to the game and see the level ranks in ARIES (the first page is filled with (190rb = MAX level) and 2nd page half of 190rb :))
For me it's the best game so far that i've played, I've tried searching for games like WLO but, WLO is exceptional and too unique and precious <3 and Wonderland Online is starting to die.. old players are quitting and quitting.. it's kinda sad but we old players know that the game is sooner/later will end. <3
Ohai fellow old player! I've been in this game since August 2008, and I really miss the old days when the game used to be so active… Even the forum is dying. I keep on searching for a game like WLO, but I can't find one (unless, you know, like NSO). The 3D graphics nowadays are starting to get on my nerves…
got boring :S
after you got to a high level reborn and nothing to do
lol quited
got addicted the day i started playing it lol
This is good game but this gameplay sucks 😀 Try other gameplays
it doesnt SUCK when u acctually hav money and is a high lvl e.e hav u even tried to play?
Its a great game. yeah its funner when ur rich and higher lvl but i got on just to tlk and play and had a fun time with freinds lvling up
he's saying this video sucks for showing what the game's really like


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Just wanted to take a moment to wish all of those that visit good 'ol Duckburg a "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Holidays!" I'll be enjoying the holidays with family and friends over the next 2 weeks and I hope you good folks will have the chance to enjoy some time off work, school, etc. to spend with loved ones as well. It's been a tough year for most of us in one way or another and it appears things aren't necessarily going to shape up anytime soon, but here's hoping we can all find something to smile about (consistently) and that we'll allow that happiness to spur us on into better days ahead.
In the meantime, the hope for many of us this Christmas as Linus is so good as to remind us each year in the classic Charlie Brown Christmas special:
"And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." – Luke 2: 9-14
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The invention refers to the field of data communication
between digital equipment. The invention relates to a communication bus for a digital
device and to a network or digital device comprising a communication bus according
to the preamble of the independent claims.
Various approaches are known to provide data channels to
and from planar integrated circuits (ICs), such as microwave integrated circuits
(MICs) or monolithic microwave integrated circuits (MMICs). Typically ICs have input
and output paths in the form of microstrip lines. In the article by
D. Deslandes and K. Wu, "Integrated Microstrip and Rectangular Waveguide in
Planar Form", IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters, Vol. 11, No. 1, Februar
, a waveguide data channel is immediately integrated into an IC by providing
a tapered transition zone between a microstrip line of the IC and a rectangular
waveguide for further data transmission. The taper is designed to transform the
quasi-TEM mode of the microstrip line into the TE10 mode in the waveguide.
Thus passive waveguide components can be integrated into active IC circuits. The
signals do not need any signal conditioning for being coupled into the low-loss,
high data rate waveguide structure. However, only point to point connections are
feasible and tightest dimensional requirements must be fulfilled in order to produce
tapered zones with acceptable insertion losses into the microwave waveguide.
Current computer designs comprise dedicated processors
or components interconnected via conductors that are arranged on a printed circuit
board (PCB) or multilayer board (MLB). Ordinary transmission lines on PCBs or MLBs
are operated in the TEM mode. This mode always works as a low pass filter, with
the effect that the attenuation and mode cross-coupling are increased for increasing
frequencies. Conventional electrical bus-systems provide limited data rates of approximately
400 Mbps per line for conductor lines below 250 nm. Alternative point-to-point connections
for high-speed signal transmission on PCBs or MLBs are matched lines, such as microstrip
lines working in a quasi-TEM mode and coaxial-type conductors, or fiber-optic cables.
A major disadvantage of electrical transmission lines in the TEM or quasi-TEM mode
is the fact that it is impossible to achieve high data rates with frequency multiplexing
over long distances. Bus-systems based on matched lines or fiber optics need exceptionally
precise mechanical alignment, must be handled with great care and provide point-to-point
connections only.
In the
microwave waveguides and backplane systems for printed circuit boards
(PCB) or multilayer boards (MLB) are disclosed. A backplane system is built by connecting
the waveguide to an outer surface of the PCB or MLB or mounting the waveguide as
a layer in an inner portion of the MLB and by mounting transmitters and receivers
or transceivers, respectively, fixedly on the waveguide. Both air-filled and nonradiative
dielectric waveguides with rectangular cross sections are proposed. A suitable choice
of transceivers are broadband microwave modems. Parallel access is achieved by building
a backplane with an array of waveguides which provide a plurality of independent
data channels. The waveguides are accessible in parallel and are arranged with sufficient
spacing to suppress cross-talk. Obviously, such a waveguide array does not provide
interconnectivity between microwave terminals or transceivers located in different
waveguides. Rather, communication is confined to those terminals that are connected
to the same waveguide.
Known topologies of communication buses are star, ring
and bus structures. Star topologies are most commonly used for configuring communication
systems, such as the public switched telephone network (PSTN) or high-speed bus
systems. The star topology is easily implementable in fiber-optic networks and allows
a proper termination of every transmission line without signal distortion. However,
signal switching, signal synchronization and fault location are difficult in a star-coupled
communication network.
In ring topologies telegrams are stored and forwarded such
that at most one telegram per segment is transmitted at a time. Thus, the data rate
is reduced and the complexity of network management is increased.
Bus-like topologies allow a parallel data access. Every
participant receives the same data with a certain signal propagation delay. However,
the parallel access requires an arbitration of the waveguide medium among the participants.
This may be done by time multiplexing signals in a single waveguide or by space
multiplexing signals in multiple waveguides connecting the participants in parallel.
Fiber optic components provide the largest bandwidth presently available. However,
bus-like fiber optic structures are very difficult to achieve with reasonable effort
and it is costly and complex to provide multiple access in fiber optic buses.
In the
a waveguide transmission system for interference-free high data rate in-house
communication is disclosed. Hollow-type rectangular waveguides suitable for microwave
signal transmission in a broad frequency range equipped with independent external
RF transceivers for coupling microwave signals to the waveguide are proposed. The
coupling is effected via microstrip-to-waveguide transitions, RF-probe-to-waveguide
transitions or aperture-coupled transitions. The external or stand-alone transceivers
include each a microwave detector and oscillator, other components, such as an amplifier,
a pulse modulator or a data squelch, and a controller. Data transmission over the
waveguide is effected by on/off-keying, i. e. binary encoding or baseband modulation.
When time domain multiplexing is used, various differential path delays occur owing
to reflections from side walls, insufficient waveguide terminations, antennas or
from other imperfections in the waveguide. Therefore, elaborate electronic signal
processing, such as time domain equalization, spread spectrum or code division multiplexing
or sectorized antenna selectivity, is needed when multiple parallel data channels
with reasonable data rates over longer distances shall be achieved in the waveguide.
The transceiver controller is connected via a further independent bus system to
user devices such as a personal computer, a telephone or any other peripheral device.
The waveguide structure is primarily chosen to overcome radio interference problems
in in-house communication.
The invention refers to the state of the art disclosed
. There is disclosed a radio-wave communication system using a waveguide
in order to establish a communication bus in a substation between the substation
control unit and the control units of bay elements. The guided radio waves are well
protected against interference and can be transmitted with high intensity due to
only little leakage from the waveguide to the substation environment.
It is a general object of the invention to provide a communication
bus for transmitting microwave signals in a waveguide between digital data processing
units, wherein a simplified handling and mountability of bus components and a flexible
extensibility of the number of bus participants are realized. This object is achieved
according to the invention by the subject-matter as set forth in the independent
In a first aspect the invention consists in a communication
bus for transmitting microwave signals, comprising a microwave waveguide linking
digital data processing units, wherein each processing unit is connected to microwave
transceiving means for coupling microwave signals into and out of the waveguide,
wherein further each transceiving means comprises a microwave modulator and demodulator
and an antenna, that are in one piece with the respective processing unit, and the
waveguide is provided with receiving means for receiving the processing units such
that their antennas are coupled to the waveguide, wherein further the data traffic
on the waveguide bus is managed by microwave signal management means and the microwave
signal management means are implemented in a separate network management unit or
are integrated in a processing unit. Transceiving means signify an emitter, receiver
or transceiver for microwave signals. Major advantages are that (i) the transceiving
means do not belong to the waveguide, but rather each transceiving means is an integral
part of its corresponding processing unit and that (ii) the antenna provides an
immediate microwave access of each processing unit to the waveguide. Thus the units
are simple to mount and demount on the waveguide without compromising the quality
of radio communication through the waveguide. The microwave waveguide bus is particularly
useful for high data rate backplanes connecting digital processors of arbitrary
type and size. The waveguide dimensions are to be adjusted depending on the range
of transmission frequencies and on the space available for the waveguide. By providing
receiving means for the processing units, such as slots, rails or the like, a flexible
number of participants can be connected to the bus with ease. The receiving means
may be adapted for receiving the antenna, connector pins or any other mounting feet
of the processing units.
In first embodiments the handling of bus components is
further simplified and the flexibility of bus design is further increased by (i)
providing pluggable processing units, (ii) by integrating the microwave oscillator
and demodulator directly in each processing unit and/or (iii) by providing receiving
means with discrete or continuously distributed locations along the waveguide. This
allows for a multi-point or continuous parallel access to the waveguide bus.
Second embodiments comprise (i) a stick-like antenna design
for easy antenna insertion into the waveguide, (ii) an antenna mismatch for leaving
sufficient energy in the microwave for parallel access capability, and/or (iii)
a single antenna or a small number of antennas per processing units for providing
a very much simplified interface of the processing unit compared to conventional
multi-pin electrical connectors.
The embodiments according to claim 5 have the advantages
that the transceiving means comprise analogue-to-digital converter and RF modulation
means for generating and demodulating high frequency or broadband microwave signals
and that standard microwave waveguides may be chosen.
The embodiment according to claim 6 has the advantage that
frequency multiplexing a plurality of microwave signals on the microwave waveguide
is a powerful tool to provide different communication channels with parallel access
on the common physical waveguide medium. Thus a multitude of communication participants
are linked together over the waveguide bus and can be addressed and recognized selectively.
Frequencies may be defined to specify signals and/or communication partners, such
as pairs or groups of processing units. Frequency multiplexing on a waveguide requires
that all frequencies must be chosen above the cut-off frequency of the fundamental
waveguide mode and may be chosen within the frequency band of the same mode or different
modes. Most advantageously the frequency multiplexing means comprise means for frequency
planning or frequency network management in order to define frequency channels and
bandswidths according to anticipated or currently determined communication requirements
on the waveguide bus.
The embodiment according to claim 7 has the advantage that
the signal transmission capacity of the waveguide can be fully exploited without
compromising bandwidth needs of individual communication channels. Such bandwidth
needs depend on limitations of the signal generating device, such as an access speed,
e. g. of a random access memory (RAM), or of the signal processing device. They
may as well depend on the type of transmitted signal. E. g. large bandwidths shall
be allocated to fast address-data signals and small bandwidths to rather slow general-purpose
signals, such as input/output signals or interrupt signals. The dynamic adaptation
of bandwidth allocation allows an efficient bandwidth usage on the waveguide and
a continuous or at least repeated matching of channel bandwidths to the actual bandwidth
needs. If bandwidth is no longer needed additional frequency channels may be opened
in intermediate frequency bands or existing frequency bands may be shifted to free
frequency space.
The embodiment according to claim 8 has the advantage that
even integrated circuit chips (IC-chips) arranged on minimal space inside a processing
or memory module may be linked together via high-data-rate intra-module microwave
waveguides. In particular, multi chip modules (MCMs), typically formed of silicium
and gallium arsenide IC-chips, are suitable candidates for implementing intra-module
waveguide interconnects or backplanes between the IC-chips.
The embodiment according to claim 9 has the advantage that
integrated circuit chips (IC-chips) arranged on a common board, such as a printed
circuit board (PCB) or multilayer board (MLB), can be linked together via high-data-rate
on-board microwave waveguides. The common board may be a general purpose board,
such as a mounting, wiring or communication board for various IC-chips. The on-board
waveguide may be designed as a or be part of a board area network (BAN), and it
may be implemented in the form of a PCB or MLB waveguide backplane.
The embodiment according to claim 10 has the advantage
that processing modules, memory modules and/or peripheral devices can be linked
together via high-data-rate inter-module or intra-computer microwave waveguides.
Such modules may even be distributed along microwave waveguides bridging long distances,
such as 100 m or more. The inter-module waveguide may be designed as or be part
of a system area network (SAN).
The embodiment according to claim 11b has the advantage
that a hierarchy or cascade of waveguide backplanes and, if desired, a direct coupling
of microwave signals between waveguides in different backplane layers are feasible.
The embodiments according to claims 12 and 13 have the
advantage that power supply or thermal cooling means comprise the waveguide as a
power or heat transmission medium and thereby facilitate the power supply to and/or
heat removal from the digital data processing units.
In a second aspect the invention relates to a data processing
device comprising a communication bus as described above.
The invention will be better understood and objects other
than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the
following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the
annexed drawings, which are schematically showing in
In the drawings identical parts are designated by identical
reference numerals.
Fig. 1a displays a general form of current computer systems
1. The modular computer 1 comprises digital data processing units 2, such as subassemblies
or cards 20, in particular a processor, microprocessor or central processing unit
(CPU) 21, comprising e. g. an arithmetic logic unit (ALU) 210 and a cash memory
211, a memory module 22, comprising e. g. a RAM-chip 220, and a peripheral device
23, such as an input/output device 23 and in particular a keyboard, mouse, network
interface, graphic interface, drive, storage device or other component 23. The processing
units 2 are supplied with power via separate supply lines 5. The data traffic is
handled over a conventional bus 4 that is accessed by the processing units 2 via
conventional input/output buffers or bus drivers 3. The drivers 3 condition digital
signals as baseband signals and perform the necessary impedance matching for signal
coupling to the multiple-conductor bus 4.
Fig. 1b shows a conventional bus 4 which is typically formed
by a plurality of conductor lines or microstrip lines each transmitting one signal
S1, ..., S4 in parallel.
The data rate between the dedicated components 2 over conventional
conductor lines 4 is limited to about 400 Mbps per line for a line width below 250
Fig. 2 shows a novel computer design 2 (partially enlarged)
wherein the conventional bus 4 is replaced by one or several microwave waveguides
7. The processing units 2; 21; 210, 211; 22, 220; 23 are equipped with microwave
transceiving means 6, such as emitter, receiver or transceiver 6, for transforming
digital signals into broadband-modulated high frequency radio or microwave signals
that are then coupled via antenna 8 to the on-board waveguide 71 for rapid transmission.
The transceiver 6 (enlarged) comprises a microwave modulator 60, demodulator 61
and internal signaling lines 62. The antenna 8 may as well receive microwave signals
from other processing units 2 and deliver them via the microwave demodulator 6 to
its processing unit 2.
The data traffic on the waveguide bus 7 is managed by microwave
signal management means 17 or multiplexing means 17, in particular frequency multiplexing
means 17.
These means 17 may be implemented in a separate network
management unit 17 or may be integrated in a processing unit 2, sub-assembly 20
or IC-chip 210, 211, 220.
These means 17 may be implemented using programmable software
tools. Preferably the microwave waveguide 7 is a hollow metallic or nonradiative
dielectric waveguide transmitting at least one TE- and/or TM-mode and has, in particular,
a rectangular, round or coaxial cross section.
Fig. 3 shows a top, front and side view of a modular computer
1 on a mother board 9 which comprises an inter-module or intra-computer microwave
waveguide 72 connecting a processor 21, an Ethernet card 230, a compact disc drive
231 and possibly other components (not shown). Every component 2 has its proper
microwave antenna 8 which is inserted or plugged into the at least one waveguide
72. The waveguide 72 may be implemented as a backplane of the mother board 9. The
waveguide or backplane 72 may comprise a network of interconnected waveguides 72
and form a system area network (SAN). The waveguide approach is very suitable for
constructing modular computer systems 1, such as personal computers (PCs) or portable
computers 1 using docking stations and exchangeable devices.
Fig. 4 shows a frequency multiplexing operation of the
waveguide bus 7; 70, 71, 72. In the microwave oscillator or modulator 60 shown on
the left the microwave signals S1, ... S4 are modulated onto high frequency carrier
signals denoted by f1, ... f4, are added and coupled to the waveguide 7. The reverse
process is performed on the receiver side by the microwave demodulator 61. Obviously
the waveguide 7 is operable in both transmission directions by equipping both sides
with a modulator 60 and receiver 61.
The frequency multiplexing means 17 allow to define independent
communication channels within the same microwave waveguide 7. In particular, specific
frequencies are allocated to specific signals S1, ... S4 and/or to specific transmitting
and/or receiving processing units 2 and/or to specific groups of transmitting and
receiving processing units 2. Preferably the frequency multiplexing means 17 comprise
means for dynamic bandwidth allocation to individual communication channels as a
function of a type of signal S1, ... S4 or a type of processing unit 2 associated
with the communication channel. In particular, large bandwidths, preferably above
100 MHz, are allocated to address-data signals and small bandwidths, preferably
below 100 MHz, more preferred below 1 MHz, are allocated to general-purpose signals.
The microwave bus allows transmission speeds of approximately
100 Gbps per waveguide and can bridge even very long distances, such as 100 m or
more. Thus signal broadcast and very accurate synchronization is possible over considerable
distances, and even the system synchronization clock can be sent via the waveguide
bus 7 for synchronizing the complete delocalized computer system 1.
In principle any type of coherent or broadband signal modulation
is feasible. The absence of electromagnetic perturbations in the waveguide 7 allows
to achieve high data rates without complicated signal conditioning. For example,
by using a 64 QAM (quadrature amplitude modulation) a spectral density of 64 bits/Hz
can be reached and a bit rate of 64 Gbps can be transmitted in a stable spectral
range of 1 GHz.
Fig. 5 shows a hierarchy or cascade of two microwave waveguides
71, 72. The on-board waveguide 71 interconnects a processor 21, memory module 22
and peripheral device 23, as described in the context of Fig. 2, and forms a board
area network (BAN). The BAN is interfaced itself via a microwave modem 60, 61 and
antenna 8 to an inter-module waveguide 72, the structure and operation of which
has been explained in connection with Fig. 3. A multi-layered hierarchy of intra-module
waveguides 70 (not shown) and/or on-board waveguides 71 and/or inter-module waveguides
72 is feasible, as well. The waveguide cascade 70, 71, 72 may comprise, in particular,
direct waveguide links to transmit microwave signals S1, ... S4 immediately, i.
e. without interposed microwave modems 60, 61, between different waveguide layers
70, 71; 71, 72; 70, 72.
Fig. 6 shows a top and partial side view of a multi-chip
microprocessor or multi-chip module 9 comprising an intra-module waveguide 70, preferably
in form of a backplane 70. Examples could be an intra-multi-chip-processor waveguide
backplane 70 or an intra-multi-chip-memory waveguide backplane 70. Every IC-chip
2; 21, 22, 23; 210, 211; 220 is connected via its own microwave transceiver or modem
60, 61 and antenna 8 to one or more waveguides 70. A prominent advantage of the
novel microwave interface is the elimination of several hundred external connectors
typically present in conventional IC-chips and, consequently, an enormous reduction
of wiring or layout complexity inside the module 9 or on the PCB or MLB 9. Instead,
the multiplexing of multiple channels on the common waveguide bus 7 (e. g. time
or frequency multiplexing) is done much simpler by implementing appropriate communication
bus software tools for network management. The IC-chips 2 are plugged into slots
10 provided in the waveguide 70 and extend their antenna or antennas 8 into the
waveguide 70. The IC-chips 2 are electrically isolated against each other, and all
processing units 2 sharing the same waveguide 70 can receive the same signals S1,
... S4 within the physical limitations of the bus 7, such as signal dispersion and
multi-path radio reception. Note that in the whole application the term IC-chip
shall signify any chip, which comprises an integrated circuit, and may be a general
purpose IC, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU) 210, a central processing unit (CPU)
21, a cash memory 211, a random access memory (RAM) 220, an application specific
integrated circuit (ASIC) or the like.
It is very favourable that the microwave interfaces between
the IC-chips 2 and the waveguide 70 are not expensive optical connectors but rather
simple metallic sticks representing antennas 8. Consequently, cleanliness and mounting
precision of the microwave interface 8 are completely uncritical in the waveguide
approach. It is emphasized that Fig. 6 can as well be read such that 9 signifies
a PCB or MLB and 71 an on-board microwave waveguide, as explained previously.
Fig. 7 shows a side view of a modular personal computer
1 comprising a mother board 9 with a waveguide backplane 72. The waveguide 72 is
equipped with microwave absorbing end caps 11 and with a layer 12 of microwave absorbing
material, such as graphite, to avoid radiation leakage from the hollow waveguide
Fig. 8 shows in greater detail a possible waveguide construction.
The waveguide 70, 71 or 72 comprises, e. g., a top layer 90, a microwave layer 91
and a bottom layer 92. The microwave and bottom layer 91, 92 shall be separated
by a metallic coating 93, preferably made of or comprising copper. The dimensions
of the waveguide 7, in particular the width a and height b of a rectangular hollow
waveguide 7, are chosen such that the desired cut-off frequency and the admissible
size of the waveguide 7 are achieved. If the waveguide 7 is filled with a dielectric
other than air and with a low loss angle the antenna design 8 shall be adapted accordingly.
Preferably power supply means (not shown) for the processing
units 2 comprise the waveguide 7 as a power transmission medium. In particular the
communication bus 7 comprises means for microwave power supply (not shown) through
the waveguide 7 to the processing units 2 and the processing units 2 comprise antennas
8, 80 for extracting a suitable portion of the microwave power. The signal-transceiving
antenna 8 and the power-receiving antenna 80 can be physically separated, wherein
the signal antenna 8 shall be mismatched to all frequencies, in particular to the
power transmission frequency, and the power antenna 80 shall be matched to the power
transmission frequency. Alternatively the signal and power antenna 8, 80 can be
combined in one antenna 8 which shall be mismatched to frequencies of information
signals S1, ... S4 and matched to the frequency of the power signal. Alternatively
to microwave power transmission the waveguide 7 can be metallic and can be designed
to form part of a wire-bound power supply line.
Preferably thermal cooling means (not shown) for the processing
units 2 comprise the waveguide 7 as a heat transmission medium. In particular, the
waveguide 7 is metallic and is thermally connected to the processing units 2 and
to a heat sink (not shown).
Fig. 9 shows a backplane 14 for a PCB or MLB 9 interfaced
by a conventional N-pole connector 13. In a addition, or possibly alternatively,
the backplane 9 is equipped with an inter-module microwave waveguide 72 and the
PCB 9 has the above described microwave interface 8, 15 comprising a waveguide connector
15 and the at least one antenna 8. As well, the PCB 9 may itself comprise an on-board
waveguide bus 71 (not shown) which may be coupled directly to the inter-module waveguide
72 without intermediate interfacing elements 8, 15. The waveguide 72 provides the
desired high-speed communication, is easily implemented and in particular embedded
in a conventional backplane 14 and can supplement or replace the conventional N-pole
connection 13 and bus system 3 (not shown). A typical application is a mother board
waveguide backplane 72 providing microwave interconnects 72 between personal computer
(PC) modules 20, such as a microprocessor 21, memory 22, I/O cards 23 and peripheral
devices 23.
Fig. 10 shows a parallel arrangement of several PCB or
MLB backplanes 14, as in Fig. 9, on a rack 16. The rack 16 provides mechanical mounting
slots for the PCBs or MLBs and simultaneously serves as a housing for the interconnected
microwave waveguides 72. Here the PCBs or MLBs themselves constitute the electronic
data processing components or units 2. Thus an extended rack-based waveguide backplane
72 for linking PCBs or MLBs is provided that is well suited for modular industrial
computing systems 1. Typical applications are computers 1 for control technology,
such as machine, plant, substation or utility control and steering and other purposes.
In a second aspect the invention relates to a data processing
device 1, 2 comprising a communication bus 7; 70, 71, 72 as disclosed above. In
particular, the data processing device 1, 2 can be a non-monolithic microprocessor
21, a multi chip module 21, 22, a module 21, 22, 23 comprised on a common board
9, a sub-assembly 20 or peripheral device 23 of a computing system 1 or a modular
computing system 1, such as a personal or industrial computer system 1 and/or the
microwave waveguide 7; 70, 71, 72 of the communication bus 7 is part of a module
area network (MAN), a board area network (BAN) or a system area network (SAN). The
module area network provides data exchange within a non-monolithic or multi-chip
component 21, 22, 23, the board area network between such components 21, 22, 23
mounted on a common board 9 and the system area network between boards 9, such as
PCBs 9 or MLBs 9, external components 23, 231, cards 20, 230 or general sub-assemblies
20. In particular, the microwave waveguide 7; 70, 71, 72 can be implemented as a
multi-chip-module (MCM) backplane, a PCB or MLB backplane, a computer backplane,
an industrial control system backplane or a rack-based backplane.
The waveguide approach can be implemented for the various
computing systems layers as outlined above in a very simple and cost efficient way.
It combines the advantages of a fiber optical system, i. e. high bandwidth, perfect
privacy and immunity to and zero-emission of electromagnetic interference, with
those of a conventional conductor-based system, i. e. ease of manufacturing and
handling and low cost, and goes beyond both schemes by providing a truly parallel
access to the waveguide communication bus 7.
While there are shown and described and pointed out the
fundamental novel features of the invention as applied to the preferred embodiment,
it will be understood that various omissions and substitutions and changes of the
form and details of the device illustrated and in its operation may be made by those
skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit of the invention and within
the scope and range of equivalents of the claims.


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Do you have any clothes in your closet or dresser drawers that you've had for a really long time? And that you still wear regularly? Maybe these clothes have some special significance or comfort for you. Maybe they've just weathered the passing of time exceptionally well. Maybe they've never gone out of fashion or, at least, not out of your sense of fashion!
I have a few long-lasting favorites of my own. A silk blouse and a dressy sweater – both of these I've had since 1987 from when we lived in France. Another favorite is my Mickey Mouse sweatshirt I got on our first trip to Disney Land after moving from France to Southern California in 1988. (I didn't realize then that we'd be back to Disney Land for a total of seven times over the next two years with our two little girls and lots of guests!)
As amazingly well as these three articles of clothing have stood the test of time (and some very major life-changes), there is nothing more lasting than the eternally-enduring clothing – our Spiritual Wardrobe – that our Holy God and Heavenly Father has designed for us who have put our lives into His loving hands.
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you have a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. – Colossians 3:12-14
You've probably heard it said, "The clothing makes the man." Well, our God has beautifully fashioned the perfect clothing, the perfect holy covering, that will re-make every man, woman and child who belong to Him. God has perfectly and powerfully designed the Ultimate Fashion Makeover for each of us who are His children!
Our God begins our Ultimate Fashion Makeover from the inside out. And it lasts for all eternity. We just have to be willing to stay in God's hands and hold still long enough to let God fully dress our minds, hearts, spirits and characters – each and every day – in His powerfully transforming, holy and eternal clothing.
God's fashions are meant to fashion each of us into the very likeness and beautiful reflection of His Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Clothed with the very character of our Holy Lord – clothed in His compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience, forgiveness and love – we will reflect Christ's beauty, and assure all those around us that our God is present with us, passionate about us and powerful through us!
So, what are you wearing? Is it time for you to invite our God to do an Ultimate Fashion Makeover in your life – right from your innermost being out? Our Lord has just the perfect outfit for each of us. And over the years, the fabric God uses for our eternal, Jesus-like makeover will only become stronger and more beautiful! What a statement His clothing will make on us!


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Wow, it's been a super long time since I've posted. But I have a VERY good reason. Right before I went back to work from maternity leave, I busted my computer. It was only 31 days old and a gift from my hubby for mother's day. I picked up the little laptop by it's little screen, heard a snap, and watched as the entire screen became covered in ink blots. It was a very sad event and has cut me off from most of my online world. I don't have time to jump on the internet at work, but I'm home today and brought my work laptop with me. I thought I'd just update since it looks like I've jumped ship!
Things are going pretty well. I'm super busy with work and most days feel like a marathon. Up at 6am, at work by 8:30am, work without much time for a break, pick up twins at 5pm, scramble to do baths/dinner/playtime by 7pm, and then it's off for bed! It's challenging, but it's life!
The twins are doing great! At 7 1/2 months, the twins' personalities are truly shining through. Bodhi is still my sweet baby boy and quite the cuddler. Paloma is still the spitfire and becoming such a busy little girl. I love every minute I get with them, and I can't wait to see them when we pick them up at daycare.
They're in their own nursery now and sleep much better. They don't always sleep through the night, but they're doing pretty well. I can't complain!
The one thing I can complain about is I want to see them more! I work everyday and the weekends are chock-full of chores! Family visits, laundry, grocery shopping, cooking dinner for the week ahead, and making baby food keeps mommy and daddy pretty busy. We manage though, and we've been getting out – in honor of my favorite season – autumn!
Paloma and Bodhi humoring mommy with a backyard photoshoot.
Paloma's first taste of an apple in its original form.
Bodhi enjoying the pumpkins.
This mamma will try to do better about posting regularly. I guess I'll just have to lug my work laptop home with me more often!


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It's not just what's above the ground that is rich in taste and health. There are few goodies found underground too that are far ahead in nutritional value.
Yam belongs to the family of tubers and is grown more in rural Africa in dry areas. Believed to have originated in Asia, yams were then carried to Africa around the first century.
There are 600+ varieties of yams. Popular varieties include Hawaiian yam, Korean yam, Chinese yam, sweet yam, white yam, yellow yam. 95% of these crops are grown in Africa. Yam is available all year round, unlike other seasonal crops.
Yam, commonly mistaken for sweet potato, contributes more than 200 calories per person on a single day (this applies to more than 150 million people in West Africa). Yam is an important source of income to Africans so you can well understand its significance.
In India, yam (also known as Suran and several other names) is prepared by slicing, seasoning with spices and deep frying. In Tamil Nadu, yam is served with rice dishes and fish curry.
Boiled, baked or fried with vegetables, there are so many interesting ways of having yam. You can also bake yam for breakfast.
Keeping the taste component aside, yam is packed with multiple benefits, which most of you might not be aware of. Have a look at what makes this veggie score many points over other vegetables. But before that let us know what separates yam from a sweet potato.
Yam and Sweet Potato – The Difference
How would you make out the difference between the two? Both are tuberous root vegetables that come from a flowering plant. They are not related to each other and don't have many things in common.
Yams are cylindrical-shaped. They have a bark-like skin, blackish or brown in colour, and their flesh is white, purple and sometimes reddish.
Sweet Potatoes belong to the morning glory family. Their colour varies from white, yellow, red, brown to purple. The flesh of a sweet potato varies between white, yellow, orange to orange-red.
Culinary-wise, yams are starchier and drier than sweet potatoes. As for availability, true yams are hard to find as compared to a sweet potato. Though you can locate them in local grocery stores, your chances of finding yam are higher in specialty and international markets.
Source: Wikipedia
Nutritional Value of Yam
Yam has sufficient quantities of potassium, manganese, thiamin and dietary fiber. It is also low in sodium and saturated fat. But the best part about yam is its protein content, which is the highest among all roots and tuber plants – higher than sweet potato too.
Source: USDA Nutrient Database
Benefits of Yam
Mineral and Vitamin rich
Yams are a terrific source of minerals and vitamins, particularly vitamin B6. This type of vitamin is extremely useful in breaking down a harmful amino acid that destroys the walls of blood vessels. If this amino acid called homocysteine stays in your blood, it weakens the blood vessels, exposing you to stroke.
Consuming B6 is extremely crucial in protecting your body against these diseases. And yams are there to provide you with adequate quantity of this beneficial vitamin.
Abundant in Potassium
Yams are rich in potassium that makes it ideal in controlling and managing blood pressure levels. Potassium deficiency can increase the chances of hypertension.
There is a certain protein known as dioscorin present in yams, which is beneficial for patients suffering from hypertension. In fact, dioscorin helps the kidneys receive a good amount of blood. This helps remove excess of water and reabsorbs essential mineral salts. This maintains the right fluid balance and helps manage blood pressure.
Good source of Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)
Vitamin C is not only found in citrus fruits, but in yams too. This helps in building a healthy immune system and skin. It also prevents scurvy disease. Over and above that, vitamin C in yam is essential in managing high blood pressure. As you are know, better and improved circulatory system prevents severe ailments such as congestive heart failure, thrombosis, high cholesterol and atherosclerosis.
Fights Cancer
Yams fight cancer-inducing free radicals. The antioxidants present in yams prevent free radicals to evolve into cancerous cells, thereby protecting your body from various cancers including cancer of the prostate.
Improves Immunity
The vitamin C present in yams safeguards your body's immunity. This helps prevents distortion in vision and the resulting ailments such as partial or even complete blindness.
Improves Bowel Habits
The dietary fibre found in Yam reduces constipation. It also contains potassium, which helps in boosting food digestion and stimulates muscle contraction in the stomach to bring about proper bowel habits.
Supports Female Endocrine System
Yam is of good use to menopausal women. It has an enzyme that acts as a natural alternative to hormonal replacement in females who have reached the stage of menopause.
Medicinal Uses
Yam tubers are commonly used in traditional medicines in China, Korea and Japan. The tuber milk of yam has allantoin that speeds up the healing process when externally applied to ulcers and boils. Its decoction increases appetite and relieves cough and bronchial irritation etc.
Selection and Storage of Yam
Yams are available on a year-round basis. Now that we are in August, fresh tubers would be found plenty since it is the month when annual harvest season begins.
When you go to the supermarkets, you will find small cut sections of yam wrapped in transparent plastic covers. The flesh looks white to light pink depending upon the cultivar type.
Preparing and Serving of Yam
Sweet potatoes, as you know, can be eaten raw. Yams should never be eaten uncooked, as they have naturally built-in plant toxins. Yams should therefore be peeled and cooked in order to remove the bitter proteins in it.
Recipe for Yam Dahi Vada
(Recipe Source: Sulekha.com)
Start incorporating yam in your daily diet and reap all its health benefits.
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Alpine Surfer snowboarding simulator
From Namco comes an Alpine Surfer snowboarding simulator. The courses offers varying degrees of difficulty levels in these timed races. This single player games allows you to do various tricks to gain points.
You will have the true feeling of snowboarding that includes clothes and everything. You even have a secret tip, If you both select buttons down while on the change screen and then press the view change, you are changed into a penguin. During this game you will be standing the entire time.
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I've got this e-mail today from a paper swaper who told me she received a box of papers from someone new to paper swap which has cost the huge amount of $66 to send!!!
Although this is very generous and brought real joy, I think, it is time to talk about shipping costs.
In fact when I started the whole thing, I adviced just to use small letter (the normal ones) enevlopes to send it, because I wanted to make it affordable for everyone. But soon I realized, that people are much more generous than I thought and they nearly all send real big enevlopes (the one you could send a magazine in, we call it DIN A4 here in Germany) filled with stuff.
So soon this was the usual amount to send. We are the lucky ones in Germany, wherever in the world we'll send it to, it's € 3.50- 7. And that's ok. But shipping costs have risen badly these times, esp. in the UK, but also in Canada, Australia and the USA. They always have been high in France and the Netherlands and it's not getting better.
So here is my advice:
- Please always "talk" it over with your swap partner how much to send and be honest, if you can't send a big envelope.
- Quality over quantity! It's not about sending as much as you can, but sending some real gems and things, that you think, she/he will like to use in her/his art.
- Before sending it, go and check the envelope at your local post office and ask how much it will be. If it's too much, go home and take some things out. Maybe sending two envelopes is cheaper? Check it out, sometimes it can be the case.
- If you are not able to send out what you've packed due to unusual financial strains, please let me know. We'll find a way, I promise!
And: I will put up some quick swaps in the future, which means only filling the normal letter envelope (and there is much more fitting into it than one realizes at first). It's also a good chance for those who are tight with time and material to join the fun.
Any questions? Suggestions? Please write to me or comment here! Thx!


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Bananas Weave Shirt - White
+ Description
Every year Portuguese Flannel releases a small handful of playful and summer-inspired patterns in their seasonal collection. These shirts are notable because the patterns are not printed onto the fabric, but rather embroidered and stitched in, one of the many production details the brand has become known for. The banana print shirt features a single chest pocket, mother of pearl buttons, a rear center box pleat and a curved hem.
+ About The Brand
Portuguese Flannel is a brand that designs and creates their entire line in (you guessed it) Portugal. Northern Portugal has a long and rich history in flannel production, considered by most to produce the softest, warmest flannel in the world. It is considered an art form, techniques passed down by generation. What you get with Portuguese Flannel is simple: A luxuriously soft shirt with made with old-world quality.
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Shop manager Gray is 5'9, 165 and wears a medium for a regular / slim fit, this item fits true to size.• Made in Portugal
• 100% cotton
• Rear center box pleat
• Mother of pearl buttons
• Curved hem
• Single chest pocket
CurrenciesPark & Province ships around the globe and processes all payments in Canadian dollars. The optional currencies displayed on our website are intended for your estimated cost and you will be billed as per the exact foreign exchange rate at time of purchase.
ReturnsRegular priced items purchased from our online shop are eligible for exchange, store credit or a simple refund with 10 days of receipt. If you request a refund and have received complimentary shipping from us, you will receive a refund minus the cost of the original shipping charge.
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Discounted items or items "On Sale" are final sale, and therefore not eligible for store credit or return. However, exchanges for identical items in different sizes (pending availability) may be possible and any additional shipping fees will be at the buyer's expense. We will try our best to accommodate any requests and get you the right product.
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The news wasn't a surprise when it came, trademark filings and stock market movement from Vince McMahon had indicated that the dead and buried XFL was going to be resurrected.
The public disinterest in the attempt at a professional football league the first time around didn't deter the billionaire carny Vince McMahon.
The venture lost close to $70 million in its only year in operation in 2001, NBC pulled the plug on the broadcast deal after the first season as a result of the dreadful ratings.
This was a failure, and the one that has always hung over one of the World's most famous entertainment entrepreneurs. A third generation wrestling promoter, who's great grandparents hailed from Galway, McMahon bought the World Wrestling Federation from his father and turned a small regional operation into a publicly traded company with an annual turnover of almost $800 million.
The successful businessman was mocked when his football league folded, and upon the announcement of its return many social media users shared the same quote: "Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."
The XFL will return to screens in 2020 and will be made up of eight teams playing a 10-week schedule.
McMahon is the sole backer and sold almost $100 million in WWE stock last month to create the company Alpha Entertainment, which will run the XFL.
He denied suggestions that his venture has anything to do with the current turmoil in the NFL: "The start of this league has nothing to do with the NFL's troubles," McMahon said.
"What has happened there is their business, and I'm not going to knock those guys, but I am going to learn from their mistakes as anyone would if they were tasked with reimagining a new football league."
"People don't want social and political issues coming into play when they are trying to be entertained," McMahon said.
"We want someone who wants to take a knee to do their version of that on their personal time."
McMahon says the family friendly XFL will not have the same degree of violence or sexual content as its predecessor.
He also closed the doors for any ex-cons to play football in the XFL: "You want someone who does not have any criminality associated whatsoever with them. Even if you have a DUI you will not play in the XFL."
McMahon has vowed to stay out of the spotlight and says the press conference announcing the XFL could be his first and last public involvement with the endeavour.
He says that games will be much shorter with rules simpler and went on to guarantee that there would be no crossover with his most famous success, WWE.
The message McMahon was eager to convey is that everything is different except for the name. "Forget what we did with the XFL," McMahon said, laughing. "That was a long time ago."


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What WA Super details do I need when filling out forms or notifying someone about the fund?
MySuper No: 18159499614451
Name of Fund: WA Local Government Super Plan trading as WA Super.
How can I find out my account balance?
You can find out your account balance at any time using the secure member log in area. The links are at the top right corner of this website. Alternatively you can call us.
How can I find lost super?
If you've changed your name, address or job, you may have lost track of some of your super. It may also be held by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) waiting to be claimed. Find & combine your super in six easy steps and it only takes a few minutes!
- Log in to Member Online.
- Click on the Find and Combine your Super button.
- Enter the one-time pin that will be sent to your email or mobile.
- Press submit once you agree to use your TFN for the search, and your results will be displayed.
- If you agree, ATO held monies will be automatically transferred to your WA Super account and you can also choose which other funds you want to transfer in.
- Click on the accounts you want to transfer to WA Super.
How do I make a contribution?
There are three payment methods to make a personal contribution. The easiest and preferred method is Electronic Funds Transfer via BPAY®. Our Biller code is 18622. You can find out your reference number by logging into the secure member area or by calling us. You can also make a contribution by cheque, in person or by post or by making arrangements with your employer to make an after tax payment.
If you don't use BPAY® you will also need to complete and send to us Personal or Self-employed contribution form available on the forms page. More information about contributions is available in the members section.
When can I withdraw my super?
There are restrictions on when you can access on your super. This is called "preservation". Preserved money can only be accessed if you meet one of the following conditions of release. You:
- Reach age 65;
- Retire permanently on or after your Preservation Age;
- Leave employment on or after age 60;
- Die or become totally and permanently disabled;
- Meet the legal requirements for severe financial hardship;
- Meet the compassionate grounds requirement as approved by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA);
- Leave employment and your super has a restricted non-preserved component;
- Leave employment and your preserved benefit is less than $200;
- Are a temporary resident holding an eligible class of visa and have permanently left Australia;
- Suffer from a terminal medical condition; or
- Meet one of the other conditions of release for preserved money under super law.
How can I access my account online?
If you have been online before, click on the "Login" link in the top right hand corner of this webpage.
You will need to put in your Client Number and your password (all new passwords must be a minimum of 5 characters long*).
Password requirements:
- at least 8 characters
- at least one upper character
- at least one lower case
- at least one numeric character
- at least one symbol (non alpha or numberic) character
e.g. #1Example
How do I notify of a change of address?
There are 3 ways you can update your address:
- Go online and update any of your contact details on the Member Basic Details screen
- Go to the forms page and download the hard copy form called Change In Personal Details.
- Phone the Plan Admin Team and update your details over the phone.
How does salary sacrifice work?
Salary sacrifice contributions can be a tax effective way to pay contributions into super.
Just how tax effective will depend on your top income tax rate for your net taxable income in any financial year. Salary sacrifice is paid by your employer from your gross wage (and so is not taxed before it is paid into super). The super fund then takes out 15% contributions tax. There are limits on how much you can salary sacrifice into super before penalty taxes are imposed.
Find out more about salary sacrifice here.
Can I transfer my other super into WA Super?
Yes you can. This is often called a rollover. (Some State & Federal Government super funds have restrictions on rollovers but most other funds have no restrictions).
We recommend you check carefully on the fees in your other super before rolling and any benefits that may be lost. You should seek professional advice before making a decision.
You may also be able to transfer any insurance currently held elsewhere. Please contact the Member Services Team to discuss these issues before you arrange the rollover .
A rollover form is available on the Forms page.
What are the fees?
Details of fees and charges are available on the fees page, in the PDS and in the Annual Report.
Can I keep my account when I change jobs?
Yes you can. WA Super is a public offer fund which means that anyone who is eligible to contribute to super can be a member. If you change jobs, all you have to do to stay with us is nominate WA Super as your choice of fund. Just give your employer a Choice Form.
Do I have choice of super?
Most employees in Australia have a choice of Fund to which their statutory contributions are made. Some restrictions may apply to amounts over and above these contributions depending on certain awards or employee contracts. The ATO has more information on choice of Fund. WA Local Super is the default fund for Local Government employees in WA.
How do I change my beneficiary?
There are two ways you can change your beneficiary. You can do it online in the secure member area or you can complete a Change in Beneficiary Form and send it to us.
How do I make a payment and submit contributions information?
If you have less than 20 employees, the easiest way to pay contributions is to use the free Government superannuation clearing house. If you have more than 20 employees, there are other options. See the Paying Contributions page for more information.
Do I have to provide employees' TFN?
Yes. If you have an employee's TFN then you are required by law to pass it on to us.
Why is a MySuper licence important?
Currently, WA Super is the only WA based super with a MySuper licence. It means that WA Super can be the default fund for any business. It also means that your staff will be able to keep their chosen super for life, and won't be forced to change.
Why WA Super for my staff?
WA Super is an industry fund that has only one goal - to look after its members. There are no big profits for shareholders. Our fees are low and we are WA based. We are focused on the needs of Western Australians, and provide the very best, personal service we can. We also offer quality financial advice. We have a long history in WA, and aim to give all our members the best possible future.
What WA Super details do I need when filling out forms or notifying someone about the fund?
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June 30, 2003
The Worst May Be Over for Job Cuts
Story Utilities
Is there finally light at the end of the tunnel for trading professionals?
Employment on U.S. equity trading desks has stabilized after a large decline last year, according to a new study by TowerGroup, the Needham, Mass.-based consulting firm.
Staffing on market making, agency, sales trading and proprietary desks is expected to shrink further this year, but by only about one percent, TowerGroup predicted.
Between February 2002 and February 2003, according to TowerGroup, the number of U.S. equity traders shrank from 17,650 to 16,150. That's an 8.5 percent drop, or a loss of 1,500 jobs.
This year's expected one percent decline translates into a net loss of 250 jobs. It will bring the industry's total headcount to 15,900. The change is a net figure, indicating that more than 250 traders could lose their jobs as others are hired. The study does not take into account staffing on the floors of U.S. stock exchanges.
Last year's decline was due to several factors, according to Miranda Mizen, the TowerGroup analyst who authored the report. Firms exited the trading business or downsized. Agency and market making desks were merged. Nasdaq desks were similarly combined with listed and international desks. The increased automation of trading and order handling also contributed to the job losses. This trend is behind the drop in employment in Mizen's 2003 forecast.
In calculating the trading headcount, Mizen used, as her starting point, the number of turrets on U.S. sellside equity desks. She admits the effort was "not an exact science."


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Two weeks in Bali. No Autism paperwork to fill in, no therapy sessions to schedule, no Autism books or pamphlets to read, no reminders. It was easy to see Harri as a cheeky little 2 year old. Running around, wriggling like a worm at restaurant tables, throwing food, whinging and whining when tired or bored, broken night sleeps due to strange environments. Normal behaviour f0r any, but the most laid back, toddler.
I watched with pride as he smiled at other toddlers in the pool, giving enthusiastic high fives to all those that asked. Laughed and splashed with uninhibited joy and charming the locals with his vivaciousness. Then I started to let myself go there again. Could they be wrong? Maybe he is just a little slow to develop and will catch up?
I convince myself that the pediatrician he is due to see soon will invalidate the current diagnosis and with a bit of extra help he will be on his way to a normal, happy, healthy life.
Then I return home and recommence reading the Autism Handbook I purchased just before our departure. And there it all is again. I watch a few clips on Youtube of young children with pdd nos and Apergers, and cannot deny the glaring similarities. The heart sinks again. Hope fades again. Almost self pity again. Then, again, rally.
I log onto a chat forum for parents of ASD children and see a post by a mother whose child was diagnosed 2 years ago. She is still miserable and angry. Still asking 'why my child'? I realise this is a marathon not a sprint. A long process with many ups and downs.


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The NAFLD, or the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, has legitimate reasons to make one worry. Its prevalence is growing in the Philippines, it progresses to liver cirrhosis and can affect even lean people, not only the obese ones. Fortunately, a strong diet + exercise offers a stable management.
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In 1836, the year the Alamo fell, a couple of land speculators named John K. Allen and his brother Augustus figured that a low, flat, grassy stretch of land about 50 miles north of Galveston might amount to something more than a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
They were right. The place turned out to be Houston, and after a ship channel was dredged to the Gulf of Mexico, it eventually grew to be the fourth-largest city in the United States.
And so the concrete dried and Houston became known as the Bayou City. But the way things are going now in Sam Houston's town, it's looking more and more like something different, as far as its professional sports teams are concerned.
The Bye-Bye City?
Forget the scorecard. It's getting so you can't tell your Houston pro sports franchises without a moving van.
The Houston Oilers, born there as part of the American Football League in 1960, are pulling up their derricks and hitting the road for Nashville as soon as they can because they couldn't get a new football stadium built in town.


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i Have recently started my journey into the marine world.
i have a 30" X 24" X 24" tank, with a 2'X1.5'X1.5' sump with skimmer and ATS.
What should be the rated capacity of the wavemaker i should put. currently i have a sunsun make wavemaker at 8000L/hr. the problem is its stirring up the argonite bed.
kindly suggest.


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Full Ghillisuit, bug repellent, and balls of steel because these are scary to tame! They have the taming slot right behind their head about where the saddle would normally sit. Must approach from behind and only approach when feeding, stay away otherwise
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HTML/CSS online courses
Posted 26.03.2014 @ 4.49PM (Edited 26.03.2014 @ 4.53PM)
Can anyone point me in the right direction of some good HTML/CSS courses available to do online?
Welcome to the new site
Posted 28.05.2012 @ 10.05PM
@AISTROPE Ummm no!! hahaha. Whoops, didn't see that there, my apologies! ;)
Welcome to the new site
Posted 28.05.2012 @ 9.40PM
One question about the job board - Is there no way to select the state/industry etc anymore? Or do we have to scroll through everything? The previous format was way more user friendly.
Posted 02.02.2012 @ 9.19AM
If it helps, this is the owner/creative directors linkedin
Music you listen to while working
Posted 10.10.2011 @ 8.38AM
Latest Metronomy and M83 albums have been on repeat for me.
Latest Mentions
Welcome to the new site
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@KIMNORBURY have you tried clicking on search on the left nav?


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If you're hosting a Super Bowl party this year, you better be prepared. Of course there's the question of what to serve for food, but you should also be aware of the types of guests your party is going to attract.
The Super Bowl is one of the most-watched television events in the whole world, year after year. It was seen by 108.4 million Americans alone in 2013. It's also the second-largest day when it comes to stuffing your face with food, only beaten by Thanksgiving. So if you're brave enough, you'll throw down and host a Super Bowl party yourself. It might take some effort and cost you a bit of cash, but you'll be a hero amongst your circle of friends.
When it comes to these types of guests, they aren't good or bad, they're just standard.
The Die-hard
It doesn't even matter what team makes it to the Super Bowl, one of your friends is bound to be a die-hard football fan. Somehow the cosmos aligned and they latched on to one of those teams like it's their lost orphan child of thirteen years they've just found. That being said, the die-hard isn't all bad. They bring an enthusiasm to the living room and liven up the place. You had just better hope things go their way, or there'll be loads of yelling. Actually, there'll be yelling either way, best to just keep stuffing their face with food and hope they aren't as intense as this guy.
"I'm Just Here for the Food"
Speaking of food, this partygoer knows the Super Bowl is the prime time of year when it comes to gorging oneself on apps, snacks and any form of solidified greasy goodness. A short week or two ago they didn't know who'd be throwing the party, but they knew it'd happen. In some way, you, the party host, are like a living saint to them. You're the provider and sole reason for their inclusion. They might not care a lick for football, but they will endure whatever they must to be given free nachos, dips, wings and pizza. If you're really lucky they might stick around to help clean up, even if it means they're just trying to score a few last bites.
The Gambler
Money money money. That's what it's all about for this party guest. The outcome of the game only matters if it follows their outcome. Touchdowns, interceptions, botched plays, coaches on the field, these highlights are only appropriate if they match the ticket with an undisclosed amount of money riding on it. You can rest assured they'll have money on things like "Length of the national anthem" and "Team to score first", but maybe they'll put coin on "Will there be a streaker?" and "Will the power go out?" If things aren't going their way, keep an eye out. They might start getting desperate and become willing to bet on anything, allowing you a chance to try your luck at a quick dollar.
Sudden Football Know-It-All
You know this person. They also show up at the Stanley Cup game, the World Series, even during Wimbledon with their stoic words of analytic wisdom. You don't hear them mention sports at any other time throughout the year unless it's commonplace news everyone knows about, like the Tiger Woods affair(s) or Lance "the Super Syringe" Armstrong. But that doesn't stop them from chiming in during the first play in the first quarter of the Super Bowl. "He totally doesn't have the arm. He's not as good as Marino. When they put the pressure on him, he'll snap." Riiight.
"I'm Just Here for the Party"
More or less, this person is looking for an excuse to extend their weekly Sunday Funday. People are partying, drinking and eating, so they're on board. When the game nears halftime, you'll notice this guest is leading the party stats for both drunkenness-factor and amounts of food/liquid spilled.
Commercial Guru
This guy or gal remembers every Super Bowl commercial from the previous decade. They're a modern advertising pundit, ready to tell you who's going to have the best ad this year and why. They might enjoy football, but they'll probably just be on their smartphone for most of the game anyway. Whatever they have to say, few commercials are as good as the Bud Light ad from 2005.
The Fantasy Player
This person is in a league that somehow stretches into the Super Bowl and they don't care if your favourite team is playing or not. All that matters to them is they've got a wide receiver on the field and he needs to get at least 80 yards and two TDs or the season is over for him. Expect a lot of yelling, fist shaking, phone-checking and either rejoicing or sadness. They're like a lesser version of the die-hard. If you're lucky, their interests will coincide. If not, expect the volume level in your living room to increase.
That's just some of the usual suspects you're bound to have turn up at your Super Bowl party. Is there someone in your group of friends who fits one of these descriptions? Share this list with them and let them know how integral they are to the whole Super Bowl experience.


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K4 Solutions' Leadership Advisory solutions are designed to maximize the impact of your leadership team and develop a strong pipeline of future leaders. We create customized leadership coaching programs for each of our clients, focusing on:
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Our leadership practice was created by K4 Founder and CEO Sumi Krishnan. Sumi has been studying and researching personal and professional development for more than a decade and has been coaching executives for more than five years. Sumi helps her clients integrate their personal and professional identities and develop a holistic, authentic approach to leadership. Learn more about Sumi's coaching services here.
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5 Hard Cider Recipe Variations
A while back we introduced an easy way to make your own hard cider and shared a very basic hard cider recipe for making 5 gallons. However, this intro only scratches the surface. In fact, there is a wide variety of augmentations you can apply to a hard cider recipe to alter its flavor.
Fruits, spices, sugars, and yeasts: here are five ways to add some variation to your homemade hard cider recipe – and make yours stand out from the pack!
- Fruit
As with beer, fruit can be added to any hard cider recipe for extra complexity, flavor, and sweetness. Peaches, raspberries, figs, strawberries, blueberries, watermelons… it's all fair game! Crushed fruit is usually added to the fermenter. You can add crushed whole fruit or you can experiment with fruit flavoring. Some cider makers prefer to use frozen fruit. The freezing breaks down the fruit's cell walls, making it easier to extract more flavor. When dealing with whole fruit, consider using some pectic enzyme to help break down haze-forming pectins.
- Spices
Try adding whole spices to your hard cider recipe. Add cinnamon, ginger, and clove to the secondary fermenter. Alternatively, heat the spices in a mixture of honey or simply syrup and mix into the apple juice prior to or after primary fermentation. Remember, go easy the first time you add spices to your cider. You can always add more to your next batch. If you do accidentally add too much, just let the cider age until the spices mellow out.
- Sugars
A wide variety of sugars can be used to boost the gravity of your hard cider, from cane sugar or household brown sugar to Belgian candi sugar or honey. I recently tasted a cider back-sweetened with a brandy reduction. It was amazing!
- Yeast
Ale yeasts like Fermentis Safale S-04 are clean fermenters – they don't leave behind much in the way of yeasty esters or phenolics as long as they ferment within the recommended temperature range. You could however experiment with different yeast strains to try to bring out some yeast character. Farmhouse and Belgian beer yeasts are worth trying on an apple cider recipe, not to mention a whole slew of wine yeasts. How would a hefeweizen yeast turn out, fermented at lower temperatures to accentuate the clove character? Could be interesting…
- Mix and Match
Once you've tried a few of these different hard cider recipe variations listed above, why not combine some of them? To play it safe (and if you have the spare fermentation capacity) try one variation at a time, then blend them together later on after you've had a chance to try each one. You may discover your new favorite drink!
What variations have you tried with your homemade hard cider?
David Ackley is a beer writer, brewer, and self-described "craft beer crusader." He holds a General Certificate in Brewing from the Institute of Brewing and Distilling and is founder and editor of the Local Beer Blog.


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A few months ago I created a Maori fern tattoo design for a customer from New-Zealand, also named Aotearoa. The koru is the spiral shape of a silver fern frond and it is a symbol of growth, strenght and peace. This symbol is used in a lot of Maori art, carving and tattoos.
My Kiwi customer from the Pacific Ocean asked me to design a tattoo to cover the full side of his body, from armpit to just above the hip. First I created a sketch with pencil for the rough outline of the fern. Then I added some repetitive leaves and koru shapes on the bottom. To add some more depth and 3d to the fern and arrow shapes, I added shadings to the leaves. The high resolution tattoo is optimized and the linedrawing or stencil is created for the customer. This linedrawing is used to transfer the outlines of this koru tatoo to the body.
Yesterday I received this photo of the final tattoo on the side of the customers body. It looks great!
If you are interested in a custom maori inspired tattoo or a silver fern design, please let me know and maybe I can help you out with a unique piece.
Kind regards, Mark Storm


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Latest Research Highlights Citizen Demand for Emergency Services to Further Embrace Digital
In April 2017, the newly appointed Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick declared her commitment to the digital transformation of the Met when she stated "We have to modernise. There are such opportunities for people to interact with police through the digital sphere that we have not achieved yet".
This reinforces the ONE MET Digital Policing Strategy 2017-2020 commitment and the need to keep pace both with technology and London's multi-cultural, digitally-empowered population, expected to exceed nine million by 2020. This latest research paper demonstrates that citizens are keen to realise the potential benefits that digitally-engaged emergency services could bring.
Indeed, both as a community and as a nation we have truly felt the immediacy of digital information during, and in the hours following, both the appalling terror attack in Westminster on March 22, 2017, and the attack in Manchester on May 22 2017. As the shocking events unfolded, photo and video content from witnesses flooded social platforms, while emergency services used those same channels and a dedicated website to gather evidence and release official updates.
Simply submit your details below to download the full research paper 'Exploring the Digital Dialogue between Londoners and their Emergency Services':
Further Resources from Unisys Europe Limited
2018 Unisys Security Index™: Identity Theft Eclipses National Security as the Top Concern for UK Citizens
Digital Engaged Emergency Services – Latest Research and Key Insights
Biometrics: the future of authentication in government?
Latest Guide to GDPR Grade Security for Government


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Snoop Dogg & Dam-Funk Perform Do My Thang / Faden Away Live on Jimmy Kimmel
Snoop Dogg aka Snoop Zilla and Dam Funk hit the stage on The Jimmy Kimmel show to help promote their new joint album "7 Days Of Funk" out Decmber 10th. Up top they performed 'Do My Thang' and below they perform 'Faden Away'.
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