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[Read the fictitious Killer Robot case at the web site for the Online Ethics Center for Engineering at www.onlineethics.com/CMS/computers/compcases/killerrobot.aspx The case begins with the manslaughter indictment of a programmer for writing faulty code that resulted in the death of a robot operator. Over the course of many articles you are introduced to several factors that contributed to the accident. Discuss at least two of the factors that contributed to the accident. Consider what went wrong and what is important in the software development lifecycle.]
Manslaughter, or murder?
Did the code writer design the code without proper safeguards, which resulted in the robot operator's death? Were those supposed safeguards overlooked? Was the dead operator an intended target of malicious code or was that person simply an innocent victim? If malicious, who were the parties directly responsible, and whom if any were the parties indirectly responsible? Can I keep writing rhetorical questions like a flippant op/ed article?
The dangerous factors:
Mabel Muckraker, writing for the "Silicon Valley Sentinel-Observer", first broke the story of Silicon Valley attorney Jane McMurdock indicting Randy Samuels for manslaughter, a case brought on the codewriter for Techtronics who is responsible for the code in an assembly-line robot that killed Bart Matthews.
As the Cybernetics robot malfunctioned, Matthews was killed instantly by the violently flailing robot. Attorney McMurdock stands assured in Samuels' guilt, based on the code being his design, a conjecture that omits Samuels did not write murderous code and equally omits in accusation that the code was not altered by him after successful assembly functions.
The article makes no case and offers no proof that Samuels maliciously tampered with the code to the detriment and fatality of Matthews. The supposition open is user error aside public accusations and fervor. Comparative code drafts of Samuels have been reportedly obtained, which depict the machine's movements, and authorities have yet to exclude suicide by Matthews, meaning Samuels gets Manslaughter in the second degree, and likely charges dropped with nominal public favor. The article allows speculation that improper code would allow the code to be somehow self-aware, ambivalent if not malign to the decedent, and makes no mention of work conditions that might have put the workplace in blame.
Despite any conditions mentioned in other research, there is no mention that the assembly-line robot was being used for the first time, leaving room for reasonable doubt for the accused, in errors or maladies as I have mentioned previously. For example, a code writer under stressful writing conditions doesn't account for misunderstanding the robot's functionality, but does raise suspicion to dangerous or absent safety protocols. Also, accounts of Samuels' character showed him as a "prima donna', opening the case from manslaughter to negligence, and raises questions of malice toward the victim.
Corporate espionage is considered by the contrast of two competing companies, which is possible, and reports of failed safety tests being forged as passing tests add variable to espionage on both physical and publicity levels. As another article continues to cast doubts on the safety of the machinery, I found no mention that this was the assembly-line machine's initial operation, leaving the general public, the family of the victim, and the authorities with many questions and few answers. In regards to the ethics of the robot, Skynet became aware, August 29th, 1997. Judgement day is inevitable.


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This date marks the founding of the Niagara Movement, the first significant black organized protest movement of the 20th century in America.
It also represented the attempt of a small yet articulate group of radicals to challenge the then dominant ideals of Booker T. Washington. At the turn of the century there were divisions in African-American political life: those who believed in accommodation, led by Booker T. Washington; and the more militant group, led by W.E.B. Du Bois and William M. Trotter.
In 1904, a closed-door meeting at Carnegie hall produced the Committee of Twelve for the Advancement of the Interest of the Negro Race, but it fell apart due to infighting. In February 1905, Du Bois and Trotter put together an all-black group that included Frederick L. McGhee and C.E. Bentley. They invited 59 well known anti-Washington businessmen to a meeting that summer in western New York. On July 11 thru 14, 1905, on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, 29 men met and formed a group they called the Niagara Movement. The name came because of the location and the "mighty current" of protest they wished to unleash.

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6/04/2007 12:21pm, #41
Kato you are being a major douche.
The kid is making a valuable contribution and you want to go all Dr.Phill on his family. They were doing what they thought was right at the time, and then they learned and moved on. Now he's providing some good insight, let him run with it. You may have some decent general points about all the daycare/mcdojos out there, but you don't need to keep attacking his family, who you know very little about, to make your point.
6/05/2007 12:39am, #42Originally Posted by Kato_1
It's not.
It's bullshido, where people can come and tell their stories about their training. If those stories are negative, the WW people know where to find us.
This is the "serious" part of bullshido and there are more productive ways to ask your questions then frothing at the mouth like this.
If you find yourself unable to do so, please consider the ENTIRE REST OF THE SITE as your playground, and simply refrain from bothering people in the "Martial Arts BS, Fraud, Investigations, and Standards" (AKA MABS) section.
6/05/2007 8:14am, #43Originally Posted by undrcovrbrothr
As for Kato . . .
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6/05/2007 9:14am, #44
Wow. :mumum: That sucks. One thing you said jumped out at me:
The Black Belt training was hell. Hell.
That month was proabably the hardest thing I've done in my life. About 50 different kicks, 100's of techniques, several unarmed and armed katas, and original material had to be run through six days a week with unforgiving instructors and one off day that you came and did it on your own in if you were a good student.Jesus loves you. I think you're an asshole.
6/05/2007 10:49am, #45
Sigh. West Winds strikes again. I just don't have the energy...
6/05/2007 10:57am, #46
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My point was, and is, that no dojo or organization can "steal" the childhood from someone without the implied consent of the parent, so the "blame" needs to be shared.
I have never heard of West Wind before, so perhaps, I stepped into a shitstorm without realizing it. If that's the case, I apologize. I didn't have the context.
The frustration I expressed in my last post was because in reading Uncrcovr's posts, I interpreted "I titled it that to grab attention" as a "woe is me" post. If that wasn't the intent, then I apologize.
Is West Wind Bullshido? I have no idea since I had never heard of them until this post, but this site is very good at exposing Bullshido, so if others have indicated it is, then I trust that opinion.
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6/05/2007 4:56pm, #50Originally Posted by new2bjj
Interesting approach. Apparently I too am a Westwind Black Belt because I also know 50 ways to fail to hurt someone in a fight! :icon_tong
The idea that everyone is supposed to come up with original material for their BB test is beyond stupid. If people were capable of making up **** that is better than the existing ****, then they wouldn't need the BB in the first place. In fact, all those people should just go start their own styles and set up web pages to peddle their "top secret d34dly" skillz. Oh. Wait. Nevermind.Jesus loves you. I think you're an asshole.


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For the fourth straight year, Colorado State University has received a record number of freshman applications — a 10 percent increase over last year.
Nearly 16,000 high school seniors have applied for fall 2011 enrollment, including 3,700 "racially diverse" students that represent a 33 percent rise over a year ago, according to the university.
In-state applications rose 6 percent to 8,780, while non-resident applications grew 19 percent. International applications increased 82 percent and represent 73 countries.
A program that encouraged high school juniors to send ACT test scores to at least one in-state college resulted in a surge of diverse, low-income and first-generation students providing the information. CSU says the program enabled it to identify and contact those students earlier.
The university also credited its Commitment to Colorado program for the rise in applications from lower- and middle-income families. Starting next fall, students from families below the state median income of $57,000 will pay half the standard tuition, and those eligible for Pell grants won't pay any tuition or fees.


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GameSpy (Jun 16, 2003)
For starters, Network Transmission is set in the alternate universe established in the GBA's Mega Man Battle Network, taking place between the first and second Battle Network games. The story is nothing out of the ordinary; the spunky Lan Hikari and his digital "Navi" MegaMan.exe are faced with another cyber-crisis precipitated by the mysterious Zero virus. Cookie-cutter pseudo-cyberlingo ahead? You bet. Does it matter? Not in the least, because Mega Man Network Transmission is a game that shines through its solid 2D gameplay.
GamerDad (Aug 10, 2003)
Graphics and sound are definitely not the best you'll ever see, but they do fit the setting perfectly. Mega Man is animated well as are many of the viruses and especially the bosses. Music is a throwback to the earlier 8 and 16-bit Mega Man games and that will be either a bonus or a grievance depending on your views of old video game music. Given this is Mega Man's 15th anniversary, the throwback design of this game in both action gameplay as well as presentation is a welcome sight. When combined with the cool chip system, it offers something new in action platform gaming.
GameZone (Jun 27, 2003)
Mega Man Network Transmission is a mix of an RPG and an action game. Unlike previous Mega Man games, Mega Man will actually grow and learn new and more powerful moves. Also another major difference is that most of his weapons are gained from chips, which have a limited use, so players will have to be strategic not to use their most powerful weapons early on in each level. Another restraint is players can only have five chips at any given time, so they will have to be extremely resourceful when using them.
Game Freaks 365 (Jul, 2003)
The Target clearance I got this game during is likely over, but this game can probably be found under $20 used at gaming stores. It is certainly worth that much for Mega Man fans who have been hesitant to get the game, and for anybody else who enjoys good old fashioned 2D action shooters. I would certainly recommend this game at its current price to just about anybody who isn't thrown off by the fact that it is a 2D game.
64 Power / big.N / N Games (Jul, 2003)
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Schade, schade! Mega Man Network Transmission hätte ein richtiger Retro-Kracher werden können, aber das verkorkste Waffensystem funktioniert einfach vorn und hinten nicht. Mega Man-Freaks, die der englischen Sprache mächtig sind, sollten sich das Spiel aber trotzdem mal ansehen.
Schade, schade! Mega Man Network Transmission hätte ein richtiger Retro-Kracher werden können, aber das verkorkste Waffensystem funktioniert einfach vorn und hinten nicht. Mega Man-Freaks, die der englischen Sprache mächtig sind, sollten sich das Spiel aber trotzdem mal ansehen.
64 Power / big.N / N Games (Apr, 2003)
Leider präsentiert sich das Spiel über weite Strecken recht eintönig. Freunde des Hüpfens und Rennens dürfen durchaus einen Blick riskieren.
GamePro (US) (Jun 16, 2003)
Mega Man Network Transmission tries to combine the RPG universe of the Mega Man Battle Network GBA games with the traditional 2D side-scrolling stuff that made the Man what he is today. If you're not familiar with the GBA titles, the star of the show is Mega Man.EXE, an anthropomorphic algorithm dwelling within the Internet; his liaison in the "real world" is a kid named Lan, who goes to school, does homework, visits the zoo, and occasionally tries to rid the world of malicious computer viruses.
N-Zone (Aug 26, 2003)
Vor allem das träge Gameplay verwehrt dem Spiel eine höhere Wertung. Außerdem kränkelt es an einem zu unausgefeilten Waffensystem. Wer sich nicht gerade als beinharter Fan bezeichnen kann, wird mit diesem Spiel sicherlich weniger glücklich werden.
GameSpot (Jun 16, 2003)
Capcom's Mega Man has done a lot of things throughout his 15-year gaming career. While he started out as, and largely continues to be, a side-scrolling robot buster, he's branched out into soccer and kart racing, he's gone 3D, he's been revived in 2D, and, in the Mega Man Battle Network series, he even went to cyberspace. The Battle Network series takes Mega Man and turns him into the cyberspace avatar of a young boy named Lan, and it tosses out the classic side-scrolling combat in favor of something a little more strategic. Now Capcom and Arika are taking the Battle Network concept and turning it back into a side-scroller with Mega Man Network Transmission. While some basic ideas from Mega Man new and old remain intact here, and at times the game can be pretty cool, it also has its share of flaws that prevent the game from being totally recommendable.
IGN (Jun 16, 2003)
Mega Man Network Transmission is a fun, but flawed 2D action-platformer. The control is tight (though I wish Mega Man could run a little faster), and the whole idea of the 'battle chip' system for weapon upgrades and abilities intrigued me. But I found some of the levels, particularly during boss fights, to be difficult to the point of becoming tedious, and that's never a good thing. Meanwhile, I was entirely unmoved by the graphic and audio portions of the game, both of which are dated when compared to just about anything else out on the market.
Game Informer Magazine (Jun, 2003)
Network Transmission borrows elements from Mega Man's most accomplished adventures and combines them to forge an inclusive and unique gameplay package. The expansive chip system from Battle Network is in full effect, but the gameplay itself harks back to the series' more traditional side-scrolling roots. It's an attractive amalgamation that generates a wealth of interesting gameplay elements.
Nintendo Difference (Aug 09, 2003)
Dépenser de l'argent dans ce jeu me semble difficile pour les fans de la première heure. A la limite l'acheter d'occasion... Enfin bref le jeu n'est pas terrible, vous l'aurez remarqué.
Eurogamer.net (UK) (Jul 28, 2003)
'Tis a pity, because with the exception of equally samey Resident Evil titles, Capcom's Cube output has been fairly refreshing so far. P.N.03 and Viewtiful Joe in particular are some of their better concepts, and neither was afraid of doing adventurous things with old-school ideas. The bossmen behind Network Transmission, however, are clearly frightened that at this stage in the series life, Mega Man fans will only go for one thing: jump, shoot, boss, repeated ad infinitum. Whether that's true or not is up to you to decide, but these days we're decidedly nonplussed.
Game Revolution (Jul, 2003)
Mega Man Network Transmission's gameplay is simply not as strong as either of the two original parent entities on their own. It's as if the balanced half-action, half-RPG formula of the Network Series was just tossed into the classic Mega Man action mold, creating an unbalanced partial-RPG with a merely satisfactory mix of action. While there are some good action bits that do justice to Mega Man's long history, Network Transmission is not among the best of the series. Still, those of you who have followed Mega Man through his 15 years of gaming may find enough fond memories here to warrant a go.
Netjak (Jul 07, 2003)
Sadly, though, Mega Man Network transmission is going to appeal to a small audience - namely, people who enjoy both the original Mega Man games and the Battle Network games for the Game Boy Advance. Granted, I'm one of those folks, so I've been quite pleased with the game. In the end, though, most of the game is made as a gift for those fans. Anyone who isn't both types of fan will miss out quite a bit on the game. So while only hardcore fans of the Blue bomber will want to own this game, the casual fan may enjoy it as a rental, but someone who ordinarily doesn't bother with other iterations of Mega Man will just be left out in the cold.
Jeuxvideo.com (Jul 02, 2003)
Pour sa première incursion sur GameCube, Megaman Network Transmission propose une approche discutable qui ne favorise pas vraiment le plaisir de jeu. Les inconditionnels de la série risquent d'être franchement déçus par cet opus qui ne restitue aucune des sensations connues sur les autres volets consoles.
Jeuxvideo.fr (Jul 30, 2003)
Cet opus nous aura au moins révélé la perte de vitesse du Cel Shading qui impressionne de moins en moins. Le mélange 2D/3D offre des graphismes franchement moyens qui pourront sans doute attirer les nostalgiques des consoles 16 bits. Les phases de tirs sont assez peu exploitées malgré la quête de nouveaux pouvoirs qui peut vous tenir en haleine un certain temps. Le coup de boutoir est sans conteste l´absence de sous-titres français qui rebutera les plus jeunes. Le roi Mario n´est pas prêt d´être renversé.
Super Play (Sweden) (Aug, 2003)
Efter att ha harvat med Battle Network är det ett välkommet återvändande till gamla härliga 2D-miljöer. Och visst bjuder Network Transmission på ett par roliga idéer som gör att det håller ett tag. Men det faller ändå på tråkig bandesign, ojämn svårighetsgrad och taffligt ljud och utseende. Det är helt enkelt inte tillräckligt roligt, så mitt råd är att vänta på Mega Man X7 i stället.


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Ohio Officer Lied About Being Shot During A Traffic Stop To Cover Up His Suicide Attempt
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The Tuscarawas County Sheriff said a Newcomerstown police officer made up a story about being shot last week. Officer Bryan Eubanks originally said he was investigating a meth lab operating out of a Geo Tracker. He said the suspects shot him in the arm and drove off.
But now, investigators say Eubanks made up the story after he shot himself in a failed suicide attempt. Police Chief Gary Holland said she understand everyone's frustrations with this case. In a one on one interview with NBC4 he said a lot of resources were used in the search supposed gunman. The FBI, BCI, and marshals all on the ground looking for someone that never really existed.
Eubanks is now fired from the department, but chief Holland said he can't help but have compassion for an officer that developed mental issues following an unrelated murder investigation. He said he doesn't believe this incident shines a negative light on his department.


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CORVALLIS, Ore. - For the first time in nearly a century, the University Theatre program at Oregon State University will present a Shakespearean play as it was meant to be done - in the great out-of-doors.
Director Scott Palmer says a quick check into University Archives found that this August's adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet" - which will be staged in the Memorial Union quad - appears to be the first Shakespearean play at OSU performed outdoors since the 1920s.
"These plays are meant to be performed outdoors," Palmer said. "Why bring in 500 lights if you have the sun and the moon and the stars and the voices? Shakespeare was written to be performed outdoors. As Romeo and Juliet enter the tomb, and the sun is going down, audiences and actors are really focused on the beauty of the language."
OSU's outdoor adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet" will have a run of eight performances, Aug. 9-12 and Aug. 16-19, all beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets may be reserved by calling 541-737-2784 and can be picked up at the box office in the Memorial Union an hour before each show.
Palmer says he wants patrons to have an experience that surpasses that of traditional, indoor theater, thus audience members are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and perhaps even a picnic, as seating will not be provided in the Memorial Union quad lawn.
The outdoor setting isn't the only new wrinkle. While the OSU performance will remain true to the play's timeless saga of young love, dueling families and desperate tragedy, Palmer has adapted the script and deftly pared the cast down to eight actors, cutting characters and adding one of his own. Playing several different roles, such as the prince and the apothecary, the Voyeur is a character created by Palmer to help focus the show in a new direction.
"Shakespeare borrowed, stole and took what he needed," Palmer said. "He was the master of adaptation; he had to be in order to make the material relevant to his audience."
In an attempt to remain faithful to the spirit of the original manuscript, Palmer used some of the original source material used by Shakespeare. He also wrote some of his own verse in iambic pentameter and borrowed a few lines from English poet John Keats.
"If he could have, Shakespeare would have stolen from Keats, too," mused Palmer.
Palmer admits he has been frustrated by past portrayals of Romeo and Juliet. "I want to examine their adult decisions rather than seeing them as wispy, puppy-eyed lovers," he pointed out. "They thought things through, struggled and grappled with these adult decisions. I want this to shine through."
The eight-person cast features OSU senior Brandon Robinson as Romeo and recent Philomath High School graduate Marza Warsinske as Juliet. Corvallis resident Robert Hirsh, who recently appeared in Palmer's North American premiere of "Just One More Dance," will take on the new role of the Voyeur.
Other cast members include Paul Pistey as Mercutio, Arin Dooley as Benvolia, Sarah Sheldrick as Lady Montague, Kimberly Holling as Lady Capulet, and Reilly Ferrell as Tybalt. The cast members are supported by more than a dozen OSU students and community members as extras.
In addition to Palmer, the crew includes OSU University Theatre faculty member George Caldwell as set designer, Barbara Moon as costume designer, and Kevin Walker as lighting designer.
This adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet" is somewhat darker and more mature than some versions and may not be suitable for children under the age of 12.
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5.1. From May 2006 until the date of his wrongful termination on February 3, 2009, Dr. Costas worked as a veterinarian for the City of Houston - Bureau of Animal Regulation and Care ("BARC"). BARCis "an appropriate law enforcement authority" as defined by Tex. Gov't Code
5.2. In November and December 2008, and January 2009, Dr. Costas reported violations of law to then BARC Chief Veterinarian, Dr. Eunice Ohashiegbula-Iwunze ("Dr. O"), and BARC Interim Bureau Chief, Barbara Sudhoff-McGill. Upon information and belief, some of the complaints have been investigated by the City of Houston Police Department-Office of Inspector General ("OIG").1
5.3. The violations of law include, but are not limited to, Texas Penal Code §42.09 (animal cruelty), Texas Administrative Code, Ch. 13 and Title 21 of the United States Code (state and federal controlled substances acts), and the Veterinary Licensing Act, Ch. 801 and Texas Occupations Code (unauthorized practice of veterinary medicine, misuse of DEA narcotics
5.4. In November and December 2008, Dr. Costas complained that BARC staff veterinarian Dr. David Rundell had insufficient licenses to handle controlled substances and had engaged in animal cruelty. He also complained that Dr. O permitted these violations to occur and otherwise
covering-up and ignoring the violations.
5.5. Within approximately two (2) weeks of making the November 2008 report, Dr. Costas was disciplined by Dr. O. As an animal rights activist, Dr. Costas remained undeterred in his quest to ensure that animals would not suffer at the hands of uncaring, untrained, or unlicenced personnel. Accordingly, in December 2008, he wrote another complaint in which he addressed Rundell's continued illegal acts, the City's refusal to address same, and Dr. O's continued cover-up and blatant retaliation against Dr. Costas for having made reports of violations of law.
5.6. Then, on February 3, 2009, within 90-days of having made a report of a violation of law to Dr. O and Interim Bureau Chief Sudhoff-McGill, Dr. Costas was terminated. The alleged basis for termination was that Dr. Costas lacked "a current DPS registration...." This statement is blatantly false and was known as such to BARC well before February 2009. The City was simply trying to hurriedly squelch Dr. Costas and discredit him. Its motive is further evidenced by the misquoting of the Texas Administrative Code section it relied upon.
5.7. Following the termination, and after receiving unequivocal evidence that the basis for termination was false, the City continued its campaign against Dr. Costas by repeatedly expressing the falsities to the press.
5.8. In March 2009, Dr. Costas asked City of Houston Mayor Bill White to investigate the facts surrounding his termination, and to ask City employees to cease maligning and disparaging him. In that memorandum, Dr. Costas provided a significant amount of supporting data, including evidence of his proper licensure. He also asked Mayor White to initiate any appeal process available to him, and to reinstate him since the alleged basis for termination was demonstrably false. The City did not reply to these requests.
5.9. In April 2009, in apparent retaliation for having elevated his complaints, Dr. O filed a baseless complaint with the Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners ("Board") against Dr. Costas. During this time, the Board was also investigating allegations brought in December 2008 and January 2009 by a citizen against Dr. O and Dr. Rundell.
5.10. In June 2009, the Board issued its findings which exonerated Dr. Costas,2 and, not surprisingly, found that Dr. O and Dr. Rundell violated the Veterinary Licensing Act, Ch. 801, the Texas Occupations Code, and various Board rules and regulations.3
5.11. Perhaps most tellingly, Dr. 0 filed the Board complaint against Dr. Costas on the same date she signed-off on the Board's findings against her. The retaliatory motive against Dr. Costas, from November 2008 through the date of his termination, and continuing thereafter, is plain
to see. The City's thinly veiled attempt to support the separation under false guises must be remedied.
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The suit was randomly assigned to the 190th District Court, presided over by the Hon. Patricia Kerrigan. An answer will not be due for several weeks.
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This article originally appeared on April 28, 2013 on Real Money. To read more content like this + see inside Jim Cramer's multi-million dollar portfolio for FREE. Click Here NOW. Oh boy, I know I was looking forward to putting out the all-clear sign to buy Avon ( AVP) next week, now that it has a new CEO, Sheri McCoy, late of Johnson & Johnson ( JNJ). I figured that next week might be the clean-up quarter and it was time to get long. But today Fred Hassan resigned as non-executive chairman and while I totally understand that he has other commitments, as he outlines, I think that next week will be one tough week for both Avon and, yes, Herbalife ( HLF), which also reports its earnings. I used to despise Avon under Andrea Jung. She was a total Wall-of-Shamer. But McCoy is the real McCoy, who was fabulous at JNJ. I also like Michael Johnson from Herbalife, but have had to back away from that one because my pal, Herb Greenberg, has red-flagged it and I never go against his red flags. Plus, the main reason to have been in that stock is the redeployment of its cash flow to buy back shares or pay big dividends, and now that it has no auditor it can't do either. All in all, two that you want to avoid. If you must, go for the direct seller that's got no issues. Tupperware's ( TUP) not trying to sell product to others who sell it, like HLF, and it has had no brushes with the authorities, like Avon. It did go down on that last quarter, but I think, after speaking with CEO Rick Goings, it is the one to buy and I have to apologize to him for putting his terrific company in the same blog entry of the others. At the time of publication, Cramer had no positions in any of the stocks mentioned.
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Where: Ponsonby Road (but I shot her down a side street).
From: Auckland – born and raised in Grey Lynn.
Favourite thing about Auckland: "The weather. And you'll never feel lonely because you'll always see a familiar face."
Favourite place: "Hong Kong because I know it really well, it's super busy and there's never any downtime. And New York because when you're there you feel like you're in a movie."
Advice to youngsters: "If you're having a hard time now, don't worry, it'll be hilarious in a few months."
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"The real cool part is getting to know the speakers", says Thomas Baldauf, who is responsible for the technical processes at the conferences of TEDx Vienna. He has to look after a lot of things at the same time: "Light, music, videos, the whole presentations. Before the conference, my main task is to organise people, companies and how they can provide us."


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If there is a song you'd really like to have as a square dance singer or patter, make a request. I'm always looking for suggestions for new music, and if I sell 10 copies something you request, you will either receive your copy free, or choose from another in my catalog!
Singing calls are arranged to use both verse and chorus in what we hope will be the most effective method. Patter recordings are arranged to avoid long silences, low levels, and loss of beat (all typical in modern music, but difficult for dancers and callers to deal with).
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Kid Icarus to have Circle Pad Pro Support
Kid Icarus: Uprising, the next in the series, will return on the 3DS and come accompanied with the new Circle Pad Pro. The game's director Masahiro Sakurai has said the add-on will allow left-handed gamers to control the action shooter in a way that will be a heck of a lot more comfortable.
Infact, the whole idea behind the use of the Circle Pad Pro is to make gaming easier for those who are left-handed. Sakurai told Official Nintendo Magazine, 'We've made it possible to use the right Circle Pad in place of the left one.'
When work began on Uprising, the Circle Pad Pro wasn't even an option. Of course, you don't have to use the peripheral as there hasn't been much added to the title to accommodate it but it is usable.
Kid Icarus: Uprising is currently due for release in March on the 3DS. The Circle Pad Pro debuts on January 27th, alongside Resident Evil: Revelations.


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Department Overview
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Urban design and planning deals with critical issues of human settlement and urban development. It provides communities an informed basis for coordinated public- and private-sector action. Urban design and planning constitutes a professional field of growing complexity, responding to the urban complexities of this century. The Department of Urban Design and Planning fosters an integrative approach to education and research in planning the physical environment. The academic program includes the social, behavioral, and cultural relationships between people and the form and quality of their built and natural environment; the financial, administrative, political, and participatory dimensions of planning, design, and development; and the informational base for making deliberate decisions to shape urban areas and regions, bringing analysis together with vision.
Departmental faculty are active participants in interdisciplinary research units, including the Institute for Hazard Mitigation Planning and Research, the Urban Form Laboratory, the Urban Ecology Research Laboratory, the Runstad Center for Real Estate Studies, and the Northwest Center for Livable Communities.
The department is committed to public service and has strong connections to the region and beyond. The approach to urban development is driven by the values of sustainability, livability, economic vitality, and social justice. The department is committed to developing a leading edge urban planning practice with a strong participatory ethos.
Undergraduate Program
Urban Design and Planning offers the following programs of study:
Community, Environment, and Planning
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Community, Environment, and Planning (CEP) is an interdisciplinary bachelor of arts degree program offered through the College of Built Environments as one of the University's interdisciplinary undergraduate programs. CEP has gained distinction as a model for a highly personalized, collaborative, and active educational experience within a large research institution. CEP students draw liberally from the entire range of courses, faculty, and programs at the UW.
Bachelor of Arts
Suggested First- and Second-Year College Courses: CEP 200.
Department Admission Requirements
Graduation Requirements
General Education Requirements
Major Requirements
77 credits as follows:
Electives to complete minimum 180 credits for degree; varies, depending on how many general education courses apply to more than one requirement.
Continuation Policy
All students must make satisfactory academic progress in the major. Failure to do so results in probation, which can lead to dismissal from the major. For the complete continuation policy, contact the departmental adviser or refer to the department website.
Student Outcomes and Opportunities
Minor Requirements: 30 credits to include URBDP 300 (5 credits); minimum 13 additional credits in URBDP-prefix courses; and 12 additional credits in planning-related courses with Urban Design and Planning adviser approval. A 2.0 minimum grade is required for each course counted toward the minor. See departmental adviser for recommended courses.
Graduate Program
Graduate Program Coordinator
The department offers the Master of Urban Planning (MUP) and the Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) degrees and its faculty participate in the interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Urban Design and Planning. The MUP is the professional degree for urban planners, and the MSRE is a two-year professional degree that provides students the core and advanced training necessary for successful careers and leadership positions in the real estate industry. The PhD is for persons who desire careers in urban design and planning, primarily in academic research and teaching or advanced professional work.
Master of Urban Planning
The primary objective is to educate professional planners with a broad range of competence in planning and design; a second objective is to provide opportunities for individual studies in selected professional areas.
The Master of Urban Planning program focuses on planning the physical environment and its socioeconomic and political determinants. Advanced students are encouraged to conduct research and studies in one of the following specializations:
The Master of Urban Planning degree is the usual educational qualification for professional practice of city and regional planning, including generalist planning, research, urban design, and administrative positions in a wide variety of public agencies and private consulting firms. It is a two-year, or six-quarter, program.
Admission Requirements
Requirements for graduate-level study include a satisfactory academic record and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of a variety of disciplines, including urban planning and environmental design or in other appropriate fields, such as geography, economics, or other social sciences; English and other humanities; civil engineering and environmental studies; or architecture and landscape architecture. Students planning to enter the program should have completed at least one college-level course in each of the following areas: micro-economics, mathematics, statistics, and cultural diversity. Students without sufficient background must take these prerequisite courses concurrently with their graduate studies.
Students are admitted to the MUP program primarily in autumn quarter and all application material should be received by the department no later than the preceding January 15 (November 15 for international applicants). Along with the Application for Admission form, the Graduate Record Examination general test scores, three letters of recommendation, official transcripts for all previous collegiate courses or programs attended, resume, supplemental information form, and a statement of purpose are required. An optional work sample may also be submitted. TOEFL is required for most applicants whose native language is not English. (See the Graduate School's application information page for more details).
Degree Requirements
Minimum 72 credits
The core provides a foundation in urban design and planning for all students. An internship is encouraged for those without previous professional experience. A specialization in one area of planning is required. Five major specialized areas offered in the department include land-use and infrastructure planning, real estate, urban design, historic preservation, and environmental planning.
See program website at urbdp.be.washington.edu/mup.html.
Master in Infrastructure Planning and Management (MIPM)
The Master of Infrastructure Planning and Management (MIPM) program is a two-year, eight-quarter, fully accredited online programdegree. The infrastructure systems that underpin our society and ensure our quality of life are constantly at risk. Further, these systems are expanding with growth and technology advances, requiring a new level of professional management. The MIPM program teaches professionals to master the methods and core knowledge required to sustain and ensure resiliency of major infrastructures against both man-made and natural disasters. For further information, see program website at http://www.infrastructure-management.uw.edu/mipm/.
Admission Requirements
Satisfactory academic record and bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of a variety of disciplines, including urban planning and environmental design, or in other appropriate fields such as geography, economics, or other social sciences; English and other humanities; civil engineering and environmental studies; or law or criminal justice. Applicants should have completed at least one college-level course in mathematics. A GIS introductory course is recommended for students without experience in that discipline.
Admission is for autumn quarter and all application materials should be received by the department no later than the preceding July 15. Beginning mid-March, applications are reviewed and given an email response within a few weeks. TOEFL is required for most applicants whose native language is not English. (See Graduate School application information page for more details)
Degree Requirements
45 credits. Students take two courses per quarter. The curriculum is broken down into 16 courses. Of these, students take 15, as follows:
Master of Science in Real Estate
The Master of Science in Real Estate provides students basic knowledge, core skills, and advanced understanding necessary for graduates to assume leadership positions in the real estate industry. The objective is to develop skills in students necessary to create sustainable, market-based real estate solutions that optimize the utilization of scarce resources for balanced public benefit and private gain. An overarching emphasis on interdisciplinary study provides the basis for graduates to engage in collaborative efforts among many fields and to address the complex problem of achieving sustainable cities that balance the immediate needs of current users with those of future generations.
Admission Requirements
Competitive candidates for the MSRE program possess undergraduate or previous graduate degrees in a range of appropriate disciplines, including architecture, business, construction, engineering, geography, public policy, law, or urban planning. Experience working directly in real estate or some closely related field is highly valued. The Runstad Center seeks to admit students whose objectives align with those of the program, which are to
Students are admitted to the MSRE program for autumn quarter. Deadline for application is February 1; international applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all application materials by November 1 to allow sufficient time for review. Applicants must submit an application form, resume, statement of purpose, personal history statement, official transcripts from each college or university attended, three letters of reference, official GRE or GMAT scores, and TOEFL scores for international students.
Degree Requirements
Minimum 72 credits
The Master of Science in Real Estate degree, a demanding, interdisciplinary program, combines business management skills with an understanding of how real estate markets work and how the three-dimensional, place-bound attributes of real estate products affect their performance. Overarching these three interdisciplinary areas of study is a focus on how behaviors of those involved in making decisions about real estate investment and development affect desired outcomes.
The curriculum provides basic knowledge, core skills, and advanced understanding necessary for graduates to assume positions of leadership in the real estate industry of tomorrow. Learning leadership skills is integral to everything a student does throughout the two years in the program. Interdisciplinary study provides understanding of techniques and tools used in a broad range of fields essential to real estate, enabling graduates to lead collaborative efforts to solve complex problems of creating sustainable urban environments. The limits imposed by the physical characteristics of real estate have put a premium on understanding behaviors of people involved in creating and managing real estate projects. People make the decisions that drive values of property types. Students explore ethical behaviors leading toward emphasis on using technology to support classroom and case learning and in applying the knowledge and leadership skills learned throughout the program. For curriculum details, see the program webisite at http://runstad.be.washington.edu.
Doctor of Philosophy
Many departmental faculty are part of an interdisciplinary faculty group which offers doctoral study in urban design and planning. The program is located administratively within the Graduate School. For a description of the program, see the Interdisciplinary Graduate Degree Programs section of the catalog.
Certificate Programs
Graduate students may elect to participate in the College-wide certificate programs in urban design and historic preservation. (See program descriptions in the College of Architecture and Urban Planning section).
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William Durden, 61, is lucky to be alive.
According to CNN, while fishing alone on his boat in the Homosassa River, north of Clearwater, Florida, Durden fell overboard into the Gulf of Mexico.
A former Navy pilot, Durden managed to survive 20 hours treading water in the gulf without a life jacket or anything to help him float.
His wife contacted authorities after he didn't return home Wednesday night.
A Coast Guard helicopter found Durden floating in the water after a two hour search Thursday morning. He was 15 nautical miles southeast of Aripeka, Florida.
In an interview, Durden attributes his survival to his optimism, but admitted that passing through the night was the most difficult part of hanging on.
He felt hypothermic, but appeared to be in good condition when rescued by Coast Guard Officer Jacob Latour, who spotted Durden from the helicopter.
Durden said, "I went through different phases, first couple hours, 'I'll find some way to wave down and get on somebody's boat,' then sundown comes and...'I'm gonna have to plan for nighttime now.'
He said he was scared that a shark was going to attack him, but he only felt fish rubbing against his legs.
After the sun rose, Durden repeatedly thought to himself and prayed, "I'm gonna get picked up today."
Durden's optimism paid off as he survived nearly a day lost at sea. A little positive thinking can go a long way, as proved by this remarkable survival.
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What do you want to know about EQ?
I'll be interviewing Jedi Mastering Engineer Ian Shepherd this week about his awesome new product, Home Mastering EQ.
I like calling him a Jedi Master, and he likes it so much he even put it on the cover of his
I wanted to give you a chance to ask any question you have about EQ
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CIDCO MD asks officials to be more vigilant
Asks officials to speed up the demolition process after MiD DAY reported on the delay in razing illegal structures at Kandivli's Green Heritage
After MiD DAY reported on July 24 — 'In 3 days builders 'raze' windows of a single wall' about how Abhishek Developers, removed just window panes of one side of the high-rise Green Heritage at Kharghar in four days, Tanaji Satre, managing director of CIDCO, swung into action and instructed his officials to speed up the demolition process and demolish illegal portions of the building as early as possible.
Consequently, officials of anti-encroachment department, who were not seen at the Green Heritage building for the four days since July 20 when they were supposed to oversee the razing of the illegal structures, have been visiting the building two to three times a day, to monitor the demolition, which is being done by the developers themselves. Earlier, CIDCO had stopped the demolition and extended the deadline to to developers to demolish illegal structures by three months. However, following the MD's instructions on Tuesday, a team of six CIDCO officials visited the Green Heritage building twice on July 25, to monitor the progress of the demolition by the developers.
Sources in CIDCO said Satre called up officials of the anti encroachment department on Tuesday and rebuked them for the way they
handled the demolition case and extended the three-month deadline.
When contacted, Satre said, "I have taken notice of the issue of demolition of the Green Heritage building and have instructed my officials to demolish illegal structures of the building immediately."
However, although it has been nine days since the commencement of the demolition of illegal structures by the developers, no significant progress has been made so far. The developers have removed just windowpanes of the clubhouse in nine days. The chief controller of unauthorised constructions (CCUC) claimed that CIDCO would start demolition only if it finds the developers have stopped removing illegal parts from the building. "We have received instructions from the MD and we are acting as per instructions. If we come to know that the developers have stopped the demolition, we will start demolishing the illegal portions immediately," said Anil Patil, CCUC of CIDCO.
Meanwhile, CIDCO may also start the demolition again on Monday if it finds that the demolition undertaken by the developers is not satisfactory.


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Beauty, Makeup — Who Doesn't Want Huge Lips and Skinny Hips?
A couple weeks ago, I had the privilege of celebrating Fashion's Night Out with Purple Lab, a new cosmetics company based out of New York City, focusing on as they put it, "double-duty beauty." The company threw a hip soiree at Scoop Boutique in the fashionable Meat Packing District to celebrate their amazing product Huge Lips Skinny Hips. With a title like that I was instantly intrigued. After all who doesn't want huge lips and skinny hips, right? Since that night I have tried out this appealing little lip gloss and have doubly given it my seal of approval.
Containing both a lip plumper and an appetite suppressant, Huge Lips Skinny Hips offers the buyer two goodies for the price of one. The gloss is ultra lightweight, non-sticky, and shiny in a subtle, not cheap, way. Unlike most plumping glosses that leave your lips stinging and raw, Huge Lips, Skinny Hips uses Meadowfoam which locks in moisture to the skin. Vitamin B3 increases flow of blood to the lips for that sexy plump. Lemon peel oil is used to instantly soothe so that you are left with that Angelina Jolie-esque pout minus the pain! Huge Lips Skinny Hips also contains orange peel extract and Hoodia to boost your metabolism and suppress your appetite. Of course nothing could (or should!) completely curb your appetite, Huge Lips Skinny Hips just gives you a little extra boost to say no to that oh-so-deliciously fattening doughnut.
Huge Lips Skinny Hips comes in six exquisite shades, all flattering no matter your skin tone. Plus each gloss contains a note from Karen Robinovitz, Purple Lab's founder, about the color and its origins. Here's a fun fact, each shade is named after one of Karen's personal inspirations, and believe me, this girl has some crazy favorite things!
Huge Lips Skinny Hips can be purchased online or in select stores for $20. See http://www.purplelabnyc.com/ for info on buying this fun product. And be sure to stay tuned to Purple Lab's blog for up and coming dual-beauty products!


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Tags: Dance Dance Revolution Max 2, Game Zone, Jak II, P.N.03, Peter Gabriel, Vanessa Z. Schneider
Game Zone: P.N.03, Jak II, Dance Dance Revolution Max 2
Peter Gabriel recently inked a deal with Ubisoft to provide his song "Burn You Up, Burn You Down" on November's "Uru: Ages Beyond Myst" game. Why stop there? We think Ubisoft's "Ape Escape 2" is a perfect match for Gabriel's "Shock the Monkey."


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SYDNEY—Sydney Opera House and the surrounding area have been cleared by authorities amid a police operation at the iconic site.
A spokeswoman for New South Wales Police said an operation was under way in the central business district and the beach suburb of Manly, about 30 minutes by ferry across the harbour.
Television images broadcast by Sky News showed a deserted opera house concourse, which is usually thronging with tourists. A squad car was blocking the entrance to the site and police cones were laid out. Parts of the nearby Royal Botanic Garden were also deserted.
Danielle Edwards, a spokeswoman for the opera house, declined to comment on the operation and referred calls to the state police. Transport officials said the 1:20 p.m. ferry from Manly to Circular Quay had been cancelled and the following service had arrived 15 minutes later than scheduled. No other transport disruptions were reported.
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Cucumber Salad
This is a very simple and easy to make side dish or salad. It can be served with all types of main dishes. This holiday weekend, try serving the cucumbers with hamburgers, BBQ pork ribs or grilled chicken. My daughter makes this dish often for her family. It's the only way she can get my grandson to eat his vegetables these days!
1 whole fresh English cucumber (about 12 oz. to 14 oz.)
1½ tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce (Kikkoman brand)
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red hot chili oil
Wash and trim the ends of the cucumber. Do not peel the skin. Cut the cucumber lengthwise in half. Slice crosswise into ¼ inch thin pieces. Place the sliced cucumbers into a medium size bowl. Add the white vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, salt and chili oil. Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Makes 4 servings as a side dish.
Preparation time: 5 minutes


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Hi everybody,I'm going to be traveling to Vietnam in June and I want to buy a bike and ride it cross country.Would love to do it with a few other people.If any one has familiar plans please message me!
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CNN "Innovators" - Susan Murcott
The CNN series "Innovators" spotlights MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Senior Lecturer Susan Murcott and her work to bring clean water to developing countries. It highlights the innovation of the Kanchan [Note: Kanchan should have superscript TM and should be in italics if you can do that] Arsenic Filter, which she, together with a team of Nepali partners and a former student, Tommy Ngai, invented in 2002. The Kanchan [italics] filter removes both arsenic and microbial contamination from drinking water is one example of the pioneering work she and others are engaged in - the design and dissemination of household drinking water treatment and safe storage systems - a new cluster of innovative technologies to bring safe water to people everywhere. See also: http://web.mit.edu/watsan
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Susan's work is truly inspiring. I am proud to have met her and also visited with her class at the MIT upon her kind invitation. Wonderful, Susan!!
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This relaxing facial scrub is loaded with antioxidants protective nutrients by organic that protects the skin and helps to reverse some of the damage cause by free radicals. Organic also encourage cells to release toxins. At the end of the results, your skin looks healthier, brighter and more even skin complexion. Your face skin will be more relax, refresh, smooth and firm after using this facial scrub.
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Aqua, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Decyl Glucoside, Bambusa Arundinacea (Bamboo) Steam Extract, Glycerine, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil,Sorbic acid, Ascorbic acid, Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract, Angelica Archangelica Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Sambucus Nigra (Elderflower) Flower Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Panax Quinquefolium (Ginseng) Root Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Equisetum Hiemale (Horsetail) Extract, Juniperus Communis (Juniper) Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioca (Nettle) Extract, Centella Asiatica (Pennywort) Leaf Powder, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, Hypericum Perforatum (St.John's Wort) Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil.
How to use :
Exfoliate your face with organic relaxing facial scrub. Perform exfoliation process with circular movement and to avoid the eyes and lip area. Leave if for 5 minutes and rinse off thoroughly with clean water.
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Quality Hotel And Conference Centre
Quality Hotel And Conference Centre
Hotel Guest Rating: 7.7/10
424 Gregoire Drive
Ft. Mcmurray, AB T9H 3R2
Welcome to the Quality Hotel And Conference Centre
Priceline guests free internet access and a convenient location at Quality Hotel and Conference Centre.
Hotel Features
The three-floor Quality Hotel has 154 rooms featuring coffeemakers, microwaves, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi and 42-inch HDTVs with cable channels. Non-smoking rooms are available, and some suites have jetted tubs and fireplaces. The hotel also has a fitness room, a business center and a restaurant with home-style cooking. Guests take advantage of a laundry facility and a pub with a pool table. Pets are allowed for an additional fee.
Hotel Location
The Quality Hotel is on Highway 63, one mile from Oil Sands Discovery Centre and less than four miles from Boomtown Casino and downtown Fort McMurray. MacDonald Island Park is within five miles, and Fort McMurray Airport is just over six miles from the hotel.
Guest Favorites
Priceline guests venturing to Fort McMurray set up shop at the Quality Hotel and Conference Centre for its on-site eats, business center and convenience to area attractions.
Quality Hotel And Conference Centre Amenities
- Non-smoking rooms
- WiFi available in all areas
Hotel Information
**Please note, as of 1st May the city of Fort McMurray has experienced a major wildfire. The situation is expected to be safe and back to normal upon the guests' arrival. Booking.com Customer Services remains at the service of all guests should they need it**Upon check-in photo identification and bank issued credit card is required, pre-paid or debit visa is not accepted. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
Hotel Guest Reviews of the Quality Hotel And Conference CentreOur hotel ratings and reviews are from real hotel guests. Priceline.com ensures that its reviews are guests-only by proactively sending hotel surveys to customers after they've completed their hotel stays. In the post-stay surveys, priceline.com hotel customers are asked a number of questions about their stay and the hotel. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the best, the survey asks guests to rate their overall experience and specifically rate the hotel's cleanliness, staff and location. Priceline.com does not allow site visitors to post unsolicited hotel reviews.
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Business Traveler
I thought this place went well beyond the 2.5 star rating. Rooms were nice, clean, and looked recently renovated. The restaurant was great for dinner and breakfast! I enjoyed that both their menu and breakfast buffet tried to do something a little different than the average hotel restaurant. I was only there one night, but I couldn't find a single thing to complain about! The guest lounge area would be a great place to arrange a meeting and was perfect for getting some computer work done before heading out on a busy day. ...
April 19, 2010
Business Traveler
Highly recommend this hotel. I will definately stay there again.
August 18, 2008
Business Traveler
When I notified the clerk that I had requested a non smoking room they informed me that there were no other rooms available. So obviously my stay was less than pleasant and I won't be staying there again.
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This is a rundown of the highlights of the shoot
The hope of this post is that you get an idea for the flow of a photoshoot like this engagement shoot…
This was last night in SLC
All three locations we all of us not been too… in fact they were just recommended to the bride by friends and the old truck was on an ad listing.
Sunset is so dang early 5:20pm and we started a bit late so we didn't have all that much time.
They wanted an old car to match their 50s theme… they had the idea of the broken down look.
We didn't move the car to a place because the owner wasn't even home when we started… so I had to make due with the neighborhood where it sat… and it wasn't that easy, I assure you.
I've actually shot near here before but never in these spots. This is near my photo store pictureline.
Spot 2.1 So we started with this cool old brick building
Spot 2.2
There were tracks nearbye and they were talking about the possibility of tracks
This was a wall nearbye
This was a diner that doesn't look like a diner outside but go inside and it's wonderfully decorated.


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Frances Mercer was born on October 21, 1915 in New Rochelle, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Vivacious Lady (1938), The Mad Miss Manton (1938) and The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939). She was married to G. Robert Fleming. She died on November 12, 2000 in Los Angeles, California, USA. See full bio »
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