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Our capabilities at a glance
Our portfolio combines business consulting and technology capabilities while leveraging our IP assets to address our clients' challenges in today's rapidly changing market. A selection of success stories demonstrates the business outcomes we achieved with our clients in 2017. Prestigious rankings and awards are testament to the recognition we received from market influencers and observers. In 2017, we again focused our thought leadership to help clients better navigate the future. In addition, our global consulting network made up of BearingPoint and our global alliance partners exemplifies our ability to support European clients on a global basis.Read more
BearingPoint holds a depth of knowledge and proven solutions that we use to transform our clients' processes and technologies. With our management expertise and technological acuity, we can design solutions geared to our customers' individual needs that reduce costs and boost productivity. Time and time again that combination of management and technological expertise has led to quantifiable success for our clients and consequently for ourselves.
How did GRDF create 200 digital applications throughout its value chain, reaping an array of business benefits, such as cost savings and reducing time-to-market for specific initiatives? Read about how we collaborated with GRDF to create a comprehensive digital program.
BearingPoint joined forces with Continental ITS to design a digital platform for motorcyclists to help them better navigate the road. This has equipped ITS with a suite of new digital service offerings and value network, paving the way for the next wave of turbo-charged growth.
Icare and BearingPoint teamed up to unlock new sources of growth with an innovative data strategy. The group diagnosed the most promising use cases along Icare's value chain, and developed a roadmap and toolset to fast-track the internationalization of its business.
A digital platform company presented as an investment opportunity for BIP. However, value capture for targets in that domain is dependent on novel technology-driven capabilities, which requires a new approach to due diligence. Our comprehensive due diligence enhanced and accelerated value capture for BIP, informing BIP's decision to invest and the bid price.
BearingPoint has stood side-by-side with UGAP to bolster its customer service levels. Learn how we collaborated with its partners to construct powerful IT advisory and digital consulting offers, which has enabled them to surmount thorny public sector challenges.
Working closely with Sainsbury's Argos, the team developed an innovative hub & spoke supply-chain management capability, which has enabled the retailer to become more responsive to its customers and take its operational agility to peak levels.
At the BearingPoint Institute, our ambition goes beyond traditional 'thought leadership' We aim to equip business leaders with actionable insights and advance the science of management by combining our consultant's experience 'in the field' with research into topical business issues. Below is a selection of latest research from the BearingPoint Institute in 2017.
BearingPoint recognized as a "Visionary" – Highest for Ability to Execute in the Visionaries quadrant in the Gartner "Magic Quadrant for CRM and Customer Experience Implementation Services, Worldwide" for the 3rd consecutive time
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for CRM and Customer Experience Implementation Services, Worldwide, Patrick J. Sullivan, Ed Thompson, 8 January 2018 G00322092
BearingPoint recognized as a "Visionary" – Furthest for Completeness of Vision in the Visionaries quadrant in the Gartner "Magic Quadrant for Integrated Revenue and Customer Management (IRCM) for CSPs" for the 2nd consecutive year
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Integrated Revenue and Customer Management for CSPs, Norbert J. Scholz, Jouni Forsman, Amresh Nandan, 23 October 2017 G00318747 (formerly listed as Infonova)
BearingPoint is listed under "Industry Peer of the Vertical Strategy Framework" in the "Competitive Landscape: IT Services Providers to the Global Insurance Industry" report by Gartner.
According to the report, an "Industry Peer" as part of the vertical strategy framework is a fully aligned VI business unit targeting industry roles, a member of the vertical ecosystem and selling business outcomes based on recognized industry metrics.
Gartner, Competitive Landscape: IT Services Providers to the Global Insurance Industry, Derry N. Finkeldey, 08 August 2017, G00336248
"BearingPoint delivers applications tailored to a company's specific client data science needs and leveraging HyperCube, a data and advanced analytics platform that offers data management, data visualization, predictive and prescriptive advanced analytics, and machine learning algorithms."
Forrester: The Insights Services Directory, Q3 2017, Jennifer Belissent, Ph.D., Elizabeth Cullen with Gene Leganza, Elizabeth Hoberman, August 11, 2017
BT announced the launch of its business-platform-as-a-service offering, called BT Personalised Compute Management System (PCMS) based on BearingPoint's R6 ecosystem platform. BT's customers will be able to launch their own services to their clients but also BT services around its cloud offerings. Ecosystem platforms have long been discussed and BT is well positioned to succeed in the coming years with its PCMS and in collaboration with BearingPoint as a strong consulting partner.
Mette Ahorlu, Research Director, European Services Group, IDC.
BearingPoint was named a "Major Player" in the IDC MarketScape: EMEA Digital Strategy and Agency Services 2017 Vendor Assessment, Michael Versace, Mette Ahorlu, Aug 2017
IDC MarketScape: EMEA Digital Strategy and Agency Services 2017 Vendor Assessment, Michael Versace, Mette Ahorlu, August 2017
BearingPoint's roots are of European descent, and, up until today, Europe has been our stronghold. However, following our clients' needs, we have built a strong business model and framework to help them become global leaders.
Wherever our clients need us, they will always benefit from our combination of business consulting, technology, and IP-based assets.
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NJ Duo Teams With Pro Wrestling Champ Kurt Angle To Tackle Bullying [AUDIO]
An unlikely partnership between two Shore-area natives and Pro Wrestling Champion Kurt Angle are teaming up hoping to teach kids about the importance of standing up and preventing bullying.
Freehold native Robert Gibbons and Toms River resident Anthony DeGraaf started the program called United Strong Against Bullying (USA Bullying) along with WWE/TNA superstar and Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle which aims to educate and motivate students to stand up against bullying and stand strong in the face of adversity.
The program is in its infancy now, being started as a joint-venture between the two Garden State residents and pro wrestler, who formed an unlikely friendship after the pair worked with him on several other of Kurt Angle's side ventures. Gibbons' says that they plan to use the appeal and personality of Kurt Angle in order to convey the message to participants of all ages.
He says USA Bullying's goal is to continue building onto the work done by other national and statewide organizations while working to improve wherever possible. Hopefully, setting the standard in some areas for others to follow.
He says what makes Angle's speeches relatable is that while he is a larger-than-life sports entertainment personality; his struggles through life have been very relatable.
"A lot of times people, especially pro wrestlers like Kurt, they've been bullied when they were little, and that's what actually motivated them to be great and be champions and succeed in all of things that they do. "
The tri-fold message of unity, responsibility, and perseverance is something Gibbons and his partners want to take to schools throughout the area, making sure to reach out not only to the bullied, but the bullies also. He notes that sometimes the worst bullies could be the school's best athletes.
"You protect the people. You've been given physical gifts, either god given or through incredible hard work, and by having those gifts you are responsible for the people that aren't maybe as blessed as you are. "
He says that it's important to let the victims of bullying know, "it gets better" and that they should continue to persevere. Gibbons references the struggles Kurt Angle has faced, from bullying throughout his childhood, to the murder of his Olympic coach, to breaking his back six months before trials, to the unfortunate passing of his brother. He says that while the bullied feel very much like victims, it's important to let them know they can rise above it.
"We are living and walking proof that if you just stay focused on the positive and find the positive, there's a positive in every situation. You want to promote that good things can happen from bad situations; it's what you make of the situation."
Gibbons says that Kurt Angle has signed on his own personal time to work with the program however they are currently in talks with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) to expand their roster of speakers to include other performers.

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Bag It: Spring's Most Covet-Worthy Designer Handbags
What does it take for a handbag to reach "It" status? Well, it starts with an incredibly chic design, followed by a handful of stylish celebrity owners, think: Taylor Swift, Jessica Alba, and Kate Bosworth. The 11 bags in today's story check both of the boxes, making them the cream of the handbag crop!
If Marni's Metallic-Leather Shoulder Bag ($1550) has the Bosworth stamp of approval, you know it's good!
Marni Metallic-Leather Shoulder Bag ($1550)
An accordion-like design allows for multiple compartments, which are perfect for storing all your daily essentials and more.
Chloe's new-for-spring Baylee Medium Perforated Satchel ($2900) never left Alba's side during Paris Fashion Week.
Chloe Baylee Medium Perforated Satchel ($2900)
Perforated leather lends an element of cool to this satchel-tote hybrid.
Given the actress' easy-chic approach to dressing, it's not surprising to see Roberts favouring Sandro's Anaconda Snakeskin Crossbody Bag ($275) as of late.
Sandro Anaconda Snakeskin Crossbody Bag ($275)
Blue and pink on one side and green and white on the other, this little cross-body bag is the ideal nod to your playful side. Even better: you can remove the straps and wear it as a clutch at night!
With a myriad of celebrity supporters, including Solange Knowles, Emma Watson, Kate Hudson, and Eva Mendes, it's no wonder there's a waitlist for M2Malletier's Amor Fati Leather Shoulder Bag ($1880, 212.524.9770).
M2Malletier Amor Fati Leather Shoulder Bag ($1880, 212.524.9770)
With its signature metal top handle and angular shape, this bag is the epitome of modern style.
It was only a matter of time before backpack connoisseur Stewart picked up Chanel's in-demand Graffiti Printed Canvas version.
Chanel Graffiti Printed Canvas Backpack ($3400)
Does it get any cooler than a Chanel backpack? The answer is no.
For off-duty errand runs around Los Angeles, Kruger relies on Jil Sander's versatile JIL Bag ($1690) in White.
Jil Sander JIL Bag ($1690)
While an investment, this satchel is one you can wear to work, on the weekend, and beyond.
Talk about a chic travel companion! Kate Mara selected Louis Vuitton's NN14GM Cuir Nuance Bleu Bag ($3700, 866.VUITTON) for a flight out of LAX.
Louis Vuitton NN14GM Cuir Nuance Bleu Bag ($3700, 866.VUITTON)
Offering a current take on the popular bucket shape, Louis Vuitton's newest must-have has the minimalist written all over it.
Gucci Nouveau Fringe Suede Shoulder Bag ($2500)? Check! Leather jacket? Check! Black boots? Check! Wilde's inner rocker has officially surfaced!
Gucci Nouveau Fringe Suede Shoulder Bag ($2500)
Not just for the music festival scene, this fringe flap shoulder bag is just as alluring with a great dress for evening.
Prada Visage Printed Saffiano Leather Bag ($2800)
This bag is certainly eye-catching, don't you agree?
Palermo is giving her beloved Givenchy satchel a break and Nina Ricci's Marche Leather and Suede Tote ($1750) some quality play time.
Nina Ricci Marche Leather and Suede Tote ($1750)
Pick up this bag now, and we promise you'll love its sleek, timeless design for years to come.
The Mad Men actress may have a handful of designer bags on rotation this spring, but we're most fond of her ombre Fendi 2Jours Bag ($2542) in Red.
Fendi 2Jours Bag ($2542)
With this tonal bag on your arm, adding a pop of spring colour to your everyday wardrobe has never been easier (or more chic).
It's easy to see why the singer loves the Sella Shopping Zip Bag ($1564) by TOD'S—the prim satchel is a perfect match for her ladylike sensibilities.
TOD'S Sella Shopping Zip Bag ($1564)
We love this structured style in Swift's preferred nude hue, but be sure to check it out in black and white, too!
What's that? Another amazing Saint Laurent bag on Witherspoon's arm? Why yes, it's the fashion house's newest style, the Sac De Jour Nano Baby Leather Tote ($1990).
Saint Laurent Sac De Jour Nano Baby Leather Tote ($1990)
We love mini anything, especially a shrunken version of Saint Laurent's classic Sac De Jour bag.
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As a general rule, roughly 99% of remakes fall somewhere between the awful and the utterly redundant — particularly when there was nothing wrong with the original. But, in Hollywood terms, there was one thing fatally wrong about the original "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo": Everyone in it was speaking Swedish.
When released here last year, it was very well reviewed (86% on Rotten Tomatoes) and made enough money to replace "My Life as a Dog" as the highest-grossing Swedish film of all time in the U.S. Why spend 10 times that amount to tell the same story again?
Amazingly, David Fincher's new version is worthy, even for those (myself included) who remain big fans of the original — a primarily Swedish production, though directed by the Danish Niels Arden Oplev. This is even more surprising, since Fincher doesn't bring the kind of entirely new perspective that justifies the best remakes (as John Carpenter did in his 1982 "The Thing" or Philip Kaufman in the 1978 "Invasion of the Body Snatchers").
What he does bring is a strong dose of his style — his "Seven" mode more than his "Social Network" mode — and at least one casting choice that justifies the whole enterprise.
Just in case you've somehow missed the whole phenomenon: When Swedish journalist Stieg Larsson died suddenly (at only 50), he left behind three novels — "Dragon Tattoo" and its two sequels — all of which, like the subsequent films, were huge bestsellers around the world.
The book focuses on disgraced muckraker Mikael Blomqvist, who forms an unlikely partnership with computer hacker Lisbeth Salander, a punkish, bisexual, flagrantly maladjusted genius in her 20s. They try to solve the 40-year-old murder of Harriet Vanger, favorite niece of retired industrialist Henrik Vanger.
The Swedish film version does a good job trimming a 600-page book to manageable size; and Oplev makes all the right decisions in casting and pacing. It's hard to discern a strong style, which may be appropriate since, judging from the translations, Larsson himself was no stylist. He constructed a fairly good mystery plot, but the real reason for his books' success is Salander. Whatever his shortcomings, Larsson created an indelible, potentially iconic character.
Noomi Rapace (who is the female lead in the new "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows") was so memorable as Salander that it was hard to imagine anyone else daring to take on the role. Indeed, there was a movement by fans to convince the American producers to use her.
Well, Rooney Mara fills Rapace's boots perfectly. It's not that she's better than Rapace; more that she's substantially different. Fincher and screenwriter Steve Zaillian apparently decided to present a Salander more precisely like the character in the book, where she is presented as short, almost painfully thin, and attractive in odd ways. Rapace was too tall — it's jarring when a policeman describes her as 4 foot 11 — slender but not scrawny, and simply a little too conventionally pretty.
In real life, most of that could also be said about Mara — best known as Jesse Eisenberg's date in the opening sequence of Fincher's "Social Network" — but onscreen she comes across shorter, scrawnier and harsher-looking. Some of that is makeup and lighting, but just as much is her performance. Rapace's Salander was intriguing, sympathetic and formidable; Mara's is intriguing, sympathetic and at times downright scary. Even though (as the book described) she looks almost like a teenager, Mara brings a more feral quality to the part; when Salander is raped, early in the film, her resistance is like a channeling of Linda Blair in "The Exorcist." Part of what makes Salander so compelling is her combination of vulnerability and incredible power, which is far clearer here.
It's in the nature of the material — not in any failure of the other performers — that Salander more or less eclipses everyone else in both versions and in the books. Daniel Craig, who is perfect casting for Blomqvist, obviously knows that and seems to be wisely holding back. Christopher Plummer was the second-most-perfect choice as the old industrialist; the even-more-appropriate Max von Sydow was apparently unavailable.
Zaillian gives the script a good deal more humor, as well as cleaving closely to the book. There is only one real change in the story, right near the end. It's not all that big a change; and it makes more sense (at the cost of being a little less moving). On the down side, there are some unnecessary loose threads; one important setup — the one that opens the movie — no longer has a payoff, but you'd have to be a real Larsson buff to notice.
Because both the Swedish and American versions take their cues from the novel, many shots seem staged almost identically. In most of these cases, Fincher's take will be more atmospherically lit, with more extensive camera movement, and Trent Reznor's score gives another boost. These differences may be the result of the budget or of Fincher having a stronger style: But, in either case, it makes this "retread" more than worth the effort.
ANDY KLEIN is the film critic for Marquee. He can also be heard on "FilmWeek" on KPCC-FM (89.3).


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Giagni Bathroom Faucets and Shower Sets
Giagni Bathroom Faucets and Shower Sets
Everyone knows that the bathroom is one of the most important rooms in your house, if not the most important. After all, your bathroom is a place where you should be able to catch your breath and relax. Choosing Giagni is the finest way to create the perfect atmosphere for your bathroom. With all the Giagni shower sets to choose from, you'll be impressed with the variety of styles available as well as the pure quality they exude. Giagni faucets are just as impressive in every regard. Giagni designs every piece they craft in such a way that whatever your décor may be, you're ensured a perfect blending. From classic to contemporary, Giagni has everything you need to create the bathroom of your dreams. Go ahead and indulge your senses everyday with the quality and style that is Giagni.
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The impressive array in choices found with Giagni lavatory faucets is nothing short of amazing. There are Bathroom Faucets that scream ultra modern, others that speak of chic sophistication and many more, for everything from eclectic taste to country flavor. All designed by innovative minds, then made by quality crafts people who truly care about your personal satisfaction. The various styles are fantastic when you consider how different they are from the standard look of years gone by. Even the Giagni widespread lavatory faucet choices available are quite unique. Whatever your décor taste may be, you're sure to find exactly the look that will complete your perfect bathroom. The great part is the confidence in knowing that whatever model you decide on, will last for year after reliable year while retaining style and function. Unlike other companies, Giagni makes certain that every product created is nothing but perfect from the inside out. Often times, companies just show off the outside style and let you find out shortly after installation that the inside quality isn't there. With Giagni, you can be comfortable knowing there is a commitment to your satisfaction inside and out. A pretty faucet is only pretty for as long as it's working. Giagni ensures years of more than just a stylish faucet, function is just as important.
It's wonderful to find a company that not only offers high quality craftsmanship, but durable materials to last for years, while still offering impeccable styles. Giagni single handle lavatory faucets come in an amazing array of designs to fit any bathroom décor. From the crisp look of modern lines to the softer curves of classic taste, there's something here for every decorating preference. You can even consider a Giagni faucet with two handles if you prefer! The beauty of Giagni extends beyond the outside appearance of your bathroom faucet to the inner workings that are constructed to bring years of multiple daily use without worry. The high end quality offered by Giagni is proven year after year with the success of one happy consumer after another. Don't let lesser companies fool you with only style, while forgetting to offer you quality. Giagni knows that finding a bathroom faucet that will work like a charm, as well as exuding charm, is a far more impressive combination that will last longer than just looks. Looks fade, quality lasts. Why should you sacrifice one to have the other when you can have both?
The sheer quality craftsmanship and style of Giagni bathtub faucets makes choosing for your bathroom an easy prospect. With Giagni, you're ensured that performance issues are not going to be a problem. The durable materials used to make your faucet are further testament to the fact that Giagni pays attention to every aspect of the creation of your bathtub faucet. No only can you count on quality, but finding a style to fit your bathroom décor is an added plus. There's even a Giagni bathtub set with hand shower available for added convenience. Many companies focus on function (but forget durability and style), while others figure "If the faucet looks good, that's all that matters." A few months after installation, the faucet still looks pretty, but isn't working properly. Making your bathroom experience one of pleasure rather than concern, Giagni has thought of everything that matters the most. Style to blend in, durability to last and function for relaxing convenience is the hallmark of the success Giagni brings to the completion of your dream bathroom.
When it comes to creating a shower set up that accommodates your personal habits, Giagni shower sets are an excellent consideration. Keeping in mind your relaxation, as well as style and function, Giagni makes certain that every step in creating your shower set are taken into account. From the materials used to the style created, a room boasting a Giagni shower is a sure winner. There are modern lines to classic curves to accommodate whatever chosen décor you showcase. Completing the look you're working to achieve, there are various choices in finishes as well. With so many companies in the industry today, it's hard to know who to trust. What you want is a company that offers up not only a wide variety of style, but one that is certain to address every important function down to the last detail. Don't be fooled by a nice looking outer shell. Make sure that durable materials and functional construction have been treated as equally as the outer appearance. With a reputation like Giagni has, you can't go wrong. Let Giagni give you the confidence you deserve for years of reliable use as well as gorgeous looks that outlast the competition.


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A winner was selected from 40 designs submitted by 20 freelance designers.
Logo design will be needed for a company that will sell computer parts & accessories. Logo must have a web 2.0 look and feel to it.
This logo will be for a company that sells computer parts & accessories. It must have a modern and web 2.0 look and feel. Logo must be in either PSD or AI Format and must be in 300 DPI.
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Includes people that are involved in information technology, business managers, web designers, medical professions,college students and photography. These individuals are looking at the web site and finding the best parts & accessories or even software for their computers.
The products may not be for that individual but for someone who is involved with computer technology. A typical user with be a male between the age of 18-45 years old. They are typically on the web for about an average of 1-2 hours a day.
The users are familiar with web surfing and executing ecommerce transactions, Another type of user uses the "web 2.0" as a social medium. This kind of user typically is web-savvy, and has prerequisite knowledge of computer hardware and software. They know what they are looking for when buying from the website all they want is the best price.
Dynamic, contemporary, exciting, fun, communicative, high visibility.
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Announcing Funding for 12 Development Data Innovation Projects
We're pleased to announce support for 12 projects which seek to improve the way development data are produced, managed, and used. They bring together diverse teams of collaborators from around the world, and are focused on solving challenges in low and lower middle-income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia, Latin America, and South Asia.
Following the success of the first round of funding in 2016, in August 2017 we announced a $2.5M fund to support Collaborative Data Innovations for Sustainable Development. The World Bank's Development Data group, together with the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data, called for ideas to improve the production, management, and use of data in the two thematic areas of "Leave No One Behind" and the environment. To ensure funding went to projects that solved real people's problems, and built solutions that were context-specific and relevant to its audience, applicants were required to include the user, in most cases a government or public entity, in the project team. We were also looking for projects that have the potential to generate learning and knowledge that can be shared, adapted, and reused in other settings.
From predicting the movements of internally displaced populations in Somalia to speeding up post-disaster damage assessments in Nepal; and from detecting the armyworm invasive species in Malawi to supporting older people in Kenya and India to map and advocate for the better availability of public services; the 12 selected projects summarized below show how new partnerships, new methods, and new data sources can be integrated to really "put data to work" for development.
This initiative is supported by the World Bank's Trust Fund for Statistical Capacity Building (TFSCB) with financing from the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID), the Government of Korea and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Ireland.
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Celebrate the IYC with Taylor and Francis Group/CRC Press Andrea Grant | added on Dec 14, 2010 | United States Taylor and Francis Group/CRC Press will be celebrating the IYC through a number of promotions, giveaways, awards, and the launch of our new Chemistry Arena website.
Open Door Day Lourdes Gisella Duarte Pereira | added on Dec 05, 2010 | Paraguay It's going to take place the 14 of october 2011. This event we hope the colaboration from all the school. The objective it's to exchange ideas and see how the chemistry grow up in our country - Paraguay-. This event organize the AEQPP (Studend Association of Pure Chemistry of Paraguay)
The Royal Society of Chemistry includes the IYC logo in Chemistry World and Education in Chemistry during 2011 Michael Brown | added on Dec 03, 2010 | United Kingdom The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) publishes Chemistry World and Education in Chemistry in its magazine portfolio. Through IYC 2011 branded items, the publications will promote IYC 2011 and its mission statement to celebrate the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind.
European Women in Chemistry Jan Apotheker | added on Nov 27, 2010 | International This book covers one of the main topics of the International Year of Chemistry and is a tribute to all European women in chemistry.
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Japanese Stamp and Stamp-Sheets featuring Chemistry in Japan Kazutaka Arai | added on Nov 26, 2010 | Japan The publication of original Japanese Stamp-Sheets featuring Chemistry in Japan will be coordinated jointly with an exhibition of the Stamp-Sheets, Famous Stamps, and Historical Stamps about Chemistry of Japan and the World.
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Last weekend, AutoCon kicked off Southern California's 2014 show season with a banger in Pomona, CA. AutocCon packed the Pomona Fairplex wall-to-wall with some of the best cars around, including new debuts…Ahem, Darren Yoo's 2009 Nissan GTR.
The Liberty Walk stuff may not appeal to everyone but this R35 GTR built by LTMW is just simply too sick to ignore. While it looks like a stanced show car, Darren told us his GTR will be driven hard once the big turbos go on. Currently it's pushing close to 650whp on an E85 tune. The 3.8-liter twin-turbo V6 also received Boost Logic bolt-ons, Cobb cat-less downpipes, fuel and tranny upgrades, iPe exhaust and an Ecutek tune. autocon autocon autocon
The exterior was a real AutoCon neck breaker though… The Liberty Walk widebody kit is accompanied by a custom paint job (rumor has it, it's a Scion color!), plus a one-off carbon-fiber trunk and rebuilt BBS LMs measuring 20x11.5" up front and 20x14.5" in the back – yes, we said 14.5" wide! The dish is massive in person!
Darren hasn't had much time to work on the GTR prior to its AutoCon debut but the finer details weren't looked over either with an R's Tuning rollcage, Recaro Sportster CS seats and Mines steering wheel making up the interior upgrades.
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A couple of weeks ago the good folks at VISA were kind enough to include us in their Hockey Love Hurts campaign, and asked us to have our followers on Twitter submit questions for Canucks forward Alex Burrows. They also gave us a $50.00 VISA gift card to give away to a random follower that submitted a question. Congratulations go out to @popepope, who was the winner of the gift card!
HockeyLoveHurts.ca asked your questions for us and here is the video with his answers! Check out the Hockey Love Hurts website for more information on this project.
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Many software companies make their CDs or DVDs available online in the form of ISO disc images, and there's no doubt they're easy to use: just download the file, burn it to CD or DVD and you're ready to go.
Virtual CloneDrive can make the process even easier, though, by mounting your image file on a virtual drive. You can then browse the disc's contents using Explorer or any of your applications, without ever needing to burn a copy to disc. Of course this won't help it's a disc you need to boot - a Linux LiveCD, for instance - but if you simply want to browse the contents of an ISO image then this is a simple and hassle-free way to do it.
And Virtual CloneDrive is supremely flexible, too. The program supports all the main image formats (ISO, BIN, CCD), can manage up to 8 drives simultaneously, supports 12 different languages for the interface and runs on every version of Windows from 98 through to 7, both 32 and 64-bit. Grab a copy immediately.
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text: Kansas City / Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey! song "Kansas City" Single by Wilbert Harrison B-side "Listen, My Darling" Released April 1959 Format 7" 45 rpm record Recorded New York March 1959 Genre R&B, Rock and roll Length 2:22 Label Fury (Cat. no. 1023) Writer(s) Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller Producer Bobby Robinson Wilbert Harrison singles chronology "Gonna Tell You a Story"/ "Letter Edged in Black" (1959) "Kansas City" (1959) "Cheating Baby"/ "Don't Wreck My Life" (1959) "Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey!" Song by The Beatles from the albumBeatles for Sale Released 4 December 1964 Recorded 18 October 1964 Genre Rock and roll Length 2:33 (mono version) 2:38 (stereo version) Label Parlophone Producer George Martin Beatles for Sale track listing [show]14 tracks Please note the text from Wikipedia is imported without editing or authentication. Kansas City / Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey! (BFS) Kansas City / Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! (Live At The BBC) Kansas City / Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey! (Anthology 1) ©1958 / 1959 Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC. All rights reserved. Used by permission.


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Syria and Obama: Part II
Chickens are coming home to roost for Barack Obama, both at home and overseas. When he first entered the White house, to worldwide acclaim, and backed by huge majorities in both the Senate and the House of Representatives, he could do whatever he wanted — and could do no wrong, in the eyes of the mainstream media. People believed whatever he said, whether about how he would cut the federal deficit in half during his first term or how people could keep their current insurance and their current doctor under ObamaCare, which would also insure millions more people and yet somehow lower the costs at the same time.
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My maternal grandfather, Aleksandr Prokopowicz, was the first of my direct ancestors to emigrate from Russian Poland to America, arriving at New York's Ellis Island in March 1910. Nearly three years passed before he was joined by my grandmother, Stefania Ruscik Prokopowicz, and their children Paulina and Josef in February 1913. They entered the United States through the Port of Boston's Hoosac Tunnel Docks in Charlestown. Aleksandr and Stefania's oldest son, Adolf, completed the family's immigration when he arrived in September 1913, accompanied by his aunt, Stanislawa Ruscik. They disembarked at the B.&A.R.R. Wharves in East Boston, shown here in a postcard from that era.
Emigrants arriving in Boston could continue on to their destinations via either the Boston & Albany or Boston & Maine Railroad. In 1913, the fares for train travel within two days of disembarking were 99 cents to Worcester and $2.25 to Springfield. The trip to Worcester ended at Union Station, a mile or so north of the city's Polish neighborhood. The interior and exterior are shown here in vintage postcards.
In 2005, I had an opportunity to visit Ellis Island with my daughter—a profoundly moving experience. One highlight was seeing our Prokopowicz surname listed on the American Immigrant Wall of Honor. At that point, the wall held more than 600,000 names. About 175 immigrants named Prokopowicz entered this country through Ellis Island. Another 50 or so arrived at the ports of Boston, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, while still others came to the United States through Canada.


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Optical Imager (NAC)Wide Angle Camera (WAC)Infrared Imager/Spectrometer (IR)UV Spectrograph (UVS)(Sub-)Surface RadarMagnetometer (MAG)Plasma Spectrometer PackageElectric field and Cold PlasmaRadio Science Experiment
That's 8 compared to Psyche's 3! Crazy! If that wasn't enough their page goes on to mention including a cubesat with their mission. Ambitious to say the least, although I'd assume ESA would view such ambition as skeptically as their American counterparts would in mission evaluation.
As I understand it the PLATO situation was a special case. When PLATO failed to be selected for M1/M2 it was specifically decided it would be retained to compete in a future selection;http://sci.esa.int/cosmic-vision/49385-dark-and-bright-esa-chooses-next-two-science-missions/I suspect this was done to ensure the exoplanet community didn't give up proposing so ESA wouldn't be left without the choice. As far as I know there was no similar statement after the M4 selection.
Will not the cost of the forthcoming orbital gravitational wave observatory impact all these kind selections?
Quote from: Star One on 01/21/2017 08:47 pmWill not the cost of the forthcoming orbital gravitational wave observatory impact all these kind selections?Why would L3 mission that is almost two decades from launch have any effect here? I'm also not sure why you think a gravitational wave mission would be especially costly (more so than any other large-class mission). ExoMars stuff, on the other hand, could have an effect if they go ahead with plans to divert money from science budget.
I don't know where you're getting that time scale from being as they've been indicating that they want to bring forward as soon as possible the mission I thought to the late 2020s.


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MINNEAPOLIS — Health Fitness Corp. (HFC) has been selected by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) to manage a new health fitness center on UL's Northbrook, IL.
"Underwriters Laboratories has earned its reputation as the leader in U.S. product safety and certification." Health Fitness President and CEO Jerry Noyce states. "HFC is proud to gain their 'seal of approval' to improve the health and well-being of their employees and help offer this key benefit."
The new 7,000 square foot health and fitness center features first-class facilities, a wide array of strength, a cardiovascular exercise equipment, group activity classes, professional trainers, and a variety of wellness programs, according to UL and HFC.
"UL's employees are what shape this organization and we're happy to offer this benefit to Northbrook staff. We want to provide a full-service facility that is cost-effective, convenient for staff to access, and that our people really enjoy using," said Barry Lubin, senior vice president-planning and development at Underwriters Laboratories. "We're looking forward to the [success] of the fitness center and know it will be well utilized."


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There are multiple templating services that provide similar functionality, but have different API. This is due to different types of "Context" objects. All these types main"Map" semantics (question: is there any other important functionality in the Contexts?). We could define a single service interface that all of the templating services (WebMacro, Velocity, FreeMarker and JSP at the moment) would implement. Its methods would use Map type to represent a Context or another interface extending or similar to map. The service would include the following methods:
public interface TemplatingService extends Service { public boolean templateExists( String name ); public Map createContext( RunData data ); public Map createContext( ); public Strinq merqeTemplate( String name, Map context ); }
Definition of this common interface would allow creation of new base Modules (Screen, Navigation, Layout and Page) that would take advantage of the templating abstraction provided by the Service. This would make the modules (esp. Screens) contained in the application independent of the particular templating mechanism.
I don't know enough about FreeMarker to tell if it can fit into this model. If not, I would even suggest dropping the support for it, as it's user base seems nonexistent.
There is one important special case to consider. JSP service is unable to return the results of template merging as a String - they are written to the Response stream directly. To encompass this case in our framework, we could declare that the return value of merge template in this case is a null. The Modules would be subject to the same semantics: a null returned from build() method would mean that data was written to the response directly, and the caller should act accordingly. (an example of such case is the interaction of the Layout and the RawScreen).
The special semantics of JSP templating lead in turn to a special Page and Layout module behavior. While the "normal" Layout module executes the Screen module and merges its template before merging it's own template ("prefix" rendering), the JSP Layout needs to wrap Screen rendering in a context tool so that it is executed in the appropriate place in the Layout's markup. ("infix" rendering). The same patterns apply to Page-Layout interaction. We have the option to define JSPPage and JSPLayout Modules, or define InfixPage, InfixLayout and the LayoutRenderer and ScreenRenderer context tools, that will be used with those templating services that write the merging results directly to the Response stream. Note that during the normal Layout processing, the Navigations are subject to "infix" rendering, and the current TemplateNavigation class is a prototype of *Renderer.
The unified interface and the Infix* Modules will make adding support for other templating engines easy. This will also make porting applications easier - templates in one templating language can be created, then supporting Turbine modules are created. Later the templates can be converted to another language, and the only change to support that on the code side of things is switching a property in TR.props
The template lookup functionality that is currently contained in TemplateService, probably should be contained in the service I'm describing here, probably in an abstract base class.
Another class that would be affected by the changes mentioned here is the TempateInfo class. Right now it uses a HashTable to store it's data. Now, thanks to defining the common Context type (or using the Map type in its place), it's possible to turn the runtime typed HashTable entries into compile time typed instance variables.
The amount of work needed to port an existing application should not be very large. The applications following the Pull MVC design model would not be affected at all. The traditional Push applications would require changes in the Screen and Navigation classes regarding the names of the Context type and the parent type of the Screen/Navigation in question. These changes can be effectively introduced using an automated tool.
The Page and Layout classes would require more in-depth modifications, but a typical application would contain single customized Page and Layout classes, if any.


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Sometimes, when you insert a cross-reference to a paragraph, the first word in the paragraph is conditional. The cross-reference marker that FrameMaker inserts then also becomes conditional and takes the condition tag settings of the first word. This marker is hidden when you hide the conditions of the first word. As a result, if the condition-tag settings of the cross-reference and of the cross-reference marker differ, you end up with a mysterious unresolved cross-reference!
Consider the screenshot below. Here, the first word in the cross-referenced paragraph is conditional. However, since all conditions are currently displayed, the Cross-References pod in FrameMaker 9 shows the corresponding cross-reference as resolved.
Now, consider the illustration below. Once the condition for the first word of the cross-referenced paragraph is hidden, the Cross-References pod indicates that the corresponding cross-reference is broken.
To avoid this situation, select just the cross-reference marker at the beginning of the source paragraph, and make it unconditional. This way, the marker will always be visible. The cross-reference will now be resolved regardless of the conditions visible.
See this Help article to understand how you can apply or remove conditional tags to text. For greater insight into issues that you may face while working with conditional text, see this overview article, especially the Planning conditional documents section.


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Officer Deni Poling Returns to Work – Will Receive Honor With Other Officers on Thursday [AUDIO]
On January 7th, Missoula police officer Deni Poling was badly injured after being run over by a car driven by a suspect trying to escape arrest on a probation violation. Chief Mark Muir said this week that Poling has returned to work on a limited basis.
"Officer Poling has been released by her physicians to return to work on a part-day, light-duty basis," Muir said. "She's not far enough along in the process yet to be able to return to full duty, but we've got here back in our midst. She is just an amazingly strong person who has made up her mind to making her recovery as quickly and as best as possible."
Lieutenant Richard Stepper fired his weapon at Dawnette Eaton, the woman who had struck Poling with her vehicle, striking her in the shoulder. Muir said Stepper is also back at work.
"He is actually doing quite well," Muir said. "He's also happy to see officer Poling back at work, giving all of us the opportunity to support her just a little more closely."
Poling, Stepper, three other officers and a volunteer coordinator will be honored at a special ceremony on Thursday, May 9, at 6 p.m. at the Missoula City Council chambers.The ceremony is open to the public. The medal recipients will also be recognized during the annual Law Enforcement memorial Ceremony on May 14 at Rose Memorial Park.
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text: Cass Sunstein, a former Obama administration official, is one of five members of the review panel [AP]US President Barack Obama has named the members of a new intelligence review panel aimed at boosting public confidence in US surveillance programmes, tapping a group of former White House officials and academics with close current and past ties to his administration. Michael Morrell, Obama's former CIA deputy director, will serve on the panel, the White House said on Tuesday. Morrell temporarily ran the agency after former CIA Director David Petraeus resigned, but was passed over to be his replacement. Morrell stepped down from the CIA on August 9, the same day Obama announced he would create the review panel. The White House unveiled the new members with little fanfare in a statement announcing that Obama had held a meeting with the group. The idea behind the appointments is for an outside group of experts in national security, privacy and civil liberties to review US surveillance and communications technologies with an eye toward the proper balance between protecting national security and preserving domestic and foreign trust in how the US government operates. It is one of a series of reforms Obama promised earlier this month to allay concerns over programmes exposed by whistleblower Edward Snowden. "It's not enough for me, as president, to have confidence in these programmes. The American people need to have confidence in them as well," Obama had said earlier. He subsequently signed a memorandum that entrusted National Intelligence Director James Clapper to establish the panel. Also on the panel is Cass Sunstein, a former Obama administration official who is married to Obama's new UN ambassador, Samantha Power. Richard Clarke, a former White House cyber security adviser during the Clinton administration who campaigned for Obama, is another member. Peter Swire, a professor who worked on privacy issues in the Clinton administration and economic issues early in the Obama administration, will also serve on the panel. The fifth member is Geoffrey Stone, who taught law with Obama at the University of Chicago. A longtime Obama supporter and self-described informal adviser to Obama's 2008 campaign, Stone later criticised the president for failing to scale back Bush-era policies on government transparency. After reviewing US policies, the group will brief Obama on its findings within 60 days, the White House said. A final report and recommendations are due in mid-December. SOURCE: AP Politics US & Canada United States


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Industry Insider: Avjet CEO Marc Foulkrod
Aerospace engineer Marc Foulkrod had no intention of getting involved in marketing when he was tapped to help a fledgling aircraft charter/management firm called Avjet in 1981. After college, he served as a performance-engineering specialist for Boeing and McDonnell Douglas before joining cargo carrier Flying Tigers. While working at its Los Angeles office, Foulkrod sold a new Learjet. He was helping the owner find a charter/management provider when he encountered Avjet, which was launched in 1979 with a Westwind jet and two pilots.
Asked by Avjet to do some marketing work, Foulkrod initially declined. "It wasn't my background," he recalled recently. "I was an engineer." But he ultimately agreed to work on a contractual basis, and his talents became apparent when he started pulling in significant money. The relationship with Avjet's owner wasn't working out, so Foulkrod and then-chief pilot John Messina offered to buy the company, each with a 50 percent share.
In 2004, Foulkrod bought out his partner. Now, as chairman and CEO, he owns 94 percent of Avjet, with the remainder held by president and COO Mark Lefever.
The company's 40-plus fleet includes small jets, but the business has built its reputation on management and charter of large-cabin models, including the only Boeing BBJ on a Part 135 charter certificate. Headquartered at Burbank Airport in the heart of the Hollywood fame belt, Avjet has become the go-to charter provider for challenging trips. One such journey was former President Bill Clinton's flight to North Korea in August 2009 to help secure the release of two imprisoned American journalists. Avjet had to obtain an exemption from special FAA regulations that prohibit flights to North Korea. "Beyond the honor of serving our country," Foulkrod told me, "Avjet's success in this mission helped restore some of the nation's appreciation for the role that general aviation plays in a free, democratic society."
Avjet flies to 168 countries on six continents and recently opened a ground-handling operation in South Korea, Avjet Asia, at Seoul's Gimpo International Airport.
Another infrastructure investment four years ago was the opening of Hangar 25 at Burbank Airport, the world's first LEED-platinum-certified private hangar. "It's a beautiful building that's achieving its energy-neutral objectives every day," he said. "Some days it actually pumps electricity back into the Burbank power grid."
What do you think makes Avjet special?
It is a boutique service. People like to know their pilots. They like to know the crew. They like to have a relationship with these people and a level of comfort.
So you don't pursue jet cards or one-ways or consolidation with other operators?
This is a relationship-based business, with some of the top people in the world. Some of the schemes that you reference had the idea that they wanted to take management and roll it up like a Wall Street venture—take all of these little companies and make them into one. But the people that we're dealing with don't want Walmart-type management. [The aircraft owner] doesn't want to call some customer rep; he wants a personal relationship. We have long relationships and the ability for those owners to call me personally whenever there's an issue.
How does Avjet ensure quality with more than 40 aircraft based all over the world?
The crews come back here and work directly with senior management whenever possible, and we have the chief pilot fly with them. We try to make sure that they understand what we're about and we get them indoctrinated into the policies. It takes a lot of work. You have to be talking to them almost on a daily basis.
Do you want to keep Avjet from growing too large?
I absolutely think you can get too big in this business. I don't have any desire for Avjet to be monumental. I just want us to continue to provide the best customer service.
When TAG Aviation USA and others were being rolled up into a national company, were you approached?
We were. There are economic advantages to a huge operation because of the buying power, but I don't necessarily think that it's in the best interest of the customer if he wants to call up and speak to somebody that he knows and has a comfort level with.
Historically, these rollups don't appear to be a viable business model.
That model has a great deal of intrinsic difficulties. And I think the longevity of my management group and the team atmosphere make all the difference in the world. I have people that have been with me for 25 years. They know how I think, they know the safety, the professional attitude, the resourcefulness and the customer service that make up who we are, and they're very much a part of that philosophy.
How do you transfer that philosophy to a new employee?
They have to work with someone, on a mentoring basis. We try to bring them into staff meetings and they can see the philosophy of the company. We have outside consultants that we bring in for training on customer service, the Ritz-Carlton-type service programs.
How does your staff respond if a customer is unhappy?
They'll come to me and say, "By the way, this client is disgruntled and these are the steps that I took." That happened yesterday. And I was proud because they said, "Here's the circumstance that took place, we were denied parking on this island, we had to move the airplane, there's added cost to the owner. I've advised him, I provided backups and substantiation about why it took place, but he's going to be disgruntled because the price went up and he may call you."
Are any Gulfstream G650s joining your fleet?
We'll end up with probably half a dozen. The first one comes this year, then two more in early 2014.
What are some of the challenges that face your business?
More regulation from Washington. The FAA just extended the comment period on the notice about OSHA applicability to flight crewmembers. That could be a nightmare from any operational standpoint. You have the ongoing grab by governments for more revenues. The state of California is absolutely against any business, so trying to do business in California is a feat. As a result, you see people moving their airplanes.
Government people tend to forget that money goes where it's treated best. As soon as you make it punitive for people, they leave. We've had clients move their airplanes to Florida and say, "I got an automatic 15 percent raise."
It's going to get worse before the politicians realize less regulation is better for business. Quit trying to steal from people. They have this mentality that the wealthy can take care of themselves and if you have an airplane you're ultra wealthy and you have no problems. When they see all the companies leave and they have a big problem, maybe they'll realize.
Is it hard to sell charter these days?
Charter is strong. A lot of people want to use charter because they may have gotten rid of their airplane. Big public companies come under scrutiny if they own an airplane, so they sell the airplane and charter.
Does the huge number of aircraft available put pricing pressure on your charter product?
Avjet has done well in that regard because of the relationships we have. Most charter operators get most of their business from brokers. We're the opposite. I'd say 90 or 95 percent of our charter comes directly from end-users. So we don't feel that pressure of competing companies and the person that says, "I've got two airplanes. The boss says I've got to make them fly or I have to sell them." And so they drop their price to do whatever they can. Because we have contracts and we negotiate them, we have a steady stream of income.
Is Avjet growing in other areas?
Avjet's in another phase of growth that I didn't anticipate. We're the only ones with a BBJ on a 135 [certificate]. We bought it green and did the completion, so we got into the completion-management business. We are now in the process of completing four BBJs around the world. Plus, we're doing a great deal of work in Africa.
And when you're not busy running Avjet?
I have a ranch in Colorado. We go skiing and duck hunting and work on the ranch. It's quite relaxing. My son and I do some off-road stuff with trucks. But flying around the world [for Avjet] is fun, too. I enjoy coming to work because I love what I do.
RÉSUMÉ: Marc Foulkrod
BORN: January 1955, in Minnesota
PROFESSION: Chairman and CEO, Avjet Corporation
TRANSPORTATION: Owns 1981 Westwind II, 1998 Hawker 800XP and 2007 Gulfstream G150
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from California State Polytechnic University
PERSONAL: Married with two children. Lives in Moorpark, California, and Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Enjoys sport shooting, classic cars, radio-controlled aircraft and travel.
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Downie Makes His Debut
By Corine Gatti
Either they loved him or they hated winger/bruiser Steve Downie in Philadelphia. According to several postings and reactions of both Flyer fans and the American Hockey League Phantoms' bloggers – most fans adored the 5-foot, 10-inch Newmarket, Ontario native. Some posted that they feared him on the opposing side after he was traded from Philadelphia to the Tampa Bay Lightning on November 7. At only 21-years of age, Downie has already amassed quite a reputation for seeing the penalty box and taking lengthy suspensions. The National Hockey League benched him for 20-games for his hit on Ottawa's Dean McAmmond during a preseason game with the Flyers last September. Downie's past has not eluded him. The American Hockey League suspended the winger for three games Wednesday after smashing Worchester's defenseman Kyle McLaren from behind during the second period. Downie has only played six games with Norfolk.
The Downie package does have an upside. The right wing can play both sides of the rink. He is a strong skater and has the agility to put offensive numbers on the board, despite his frame. After the trade from the Philadelphia organization, Downie joined the Norfolk Admirals on their two-week road trip. He was paired with Zenon Konopka and notched three points during his first week.
"I was happy about getting those points,†Downie said. In 21 games with the Phantoms last season, he had five goals and 12 assists and tallied 114 in penalty minutes. "He embodies what our organization is about. He can go out every night and compete and he has a clear offensive upside,†said Norfolk General Manager Mike Butters. "He has the experience of what it takes to win. He did when he played for the World Juniors.†Downie helped Canada collect the gold in the World Junior Ice Hockey Championships in 2006 and in 2007.
Like other athletes, there is little time to adjust after trades and moving to the next city, but Downie said he is getting more comfortable. "It was tough at first,†Downie said about leaving Philly. "I'm excited about playing. I'm settling down.â€
Downie was drafted in the 1st round by the Flyers in 2005. During the 2007-08 campaign, he appeared in 32 games for the Flyers, collecting 12 assists and accumulating 73 penalty minutes. This season, he's was scoreless during his six appearances with the Flyers before being reassigned to the American Hockey League a few days before his trade to the Tampa organization along with Steve Eminger for Lightning defenseman Matt Carle.
His time in the NHL gave Downie insight of what to expect playing at that level. "Playing with the big club, you learn the ins and outs,†Downie said. "You learn what you can do and can't do. It's a faster pace. I learned a lot from that, especially after playing in the juniors.â€
The pace of Downie's playing schedule has been grueling as his fights have been on the ice. "Yeah, I just finished a long road trip with Philly,†Downie said. "This is my second trip, but my body is holding up.â€
With the recent coaching change in Tampa, it is hard to speculate when Downie will return to the NHL. Currently playing right wing for Tampa Bay is Evgeny Artyukhin, Adam Hall, Mark Recchi, Martin St. Louis and Radim Vrbata. The more in-your-face physical player like Downie adds depth to a Tampa system thin with skilled wingers. "There are many factors involved,†Butters said. "It could be a day, a week, or a couple of months. It depends on injuries or a variety of things. I know he'll definitely play a role in this organization.â€
The unfolding of Downie and his career should be one that Norfolk fans will find entertaining, thrilling, or decide his style is just dirty.
Until then, get ready Norfolk.
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shafnutz05 wrote:Any commercial that makes gratuitous use of toddlers saying the slogan of the company/car dealership in a cheesy way. It doesn't make me want to use the company's products or buy cars, it makes me want to kick the kids through the uprights
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"porcelain" is the term that is usually used in the Git world to refer to the user-facing parts. This is opposed to the lower layers: the plumbing.
For a long time, I have resisted the idea of including a porcelain layer in Dulwich. The main reason for this is that I don't consider Dulwich a full reimplementation of Git in Python. Rather, it's a library that Python tools can use to interact with local or remote Git repositories, without any extra dependencies.
dulwich has always shipped a 'dulwich' binary, but that's never been more than a basic test tool - never a proper tool for end users. It was a mistake to install it by default.
I don't think there's a point in providing a dulwich command-line tool that has the same behaviour as the C Git binary. It would just be slower and less mature. I haven't come across any situation where it didn't make sense to just directly use the plumbing.
However, Python programmers using Dulwich seem to think of Git operations in terms of porcelain rather than plumbing. Several convenience wrappers for Dulwich have sprung up, but none of them is very complete. So rather than relying on external modules, I've added a "porcelain" module to Dulwich in the porcelain branch, which provides a porcelain-like Python API for Git.
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Teaching with Technology: Introducing Robots to Children with Autism
The words "autonomous, programmable, humanoid robots" might not sound like the best description of a new tool in helping children with autism, but that's exactly what NAO robots are. UNCW Assistant Professor Amelia Moody and her team of researchers have acquired six of these robots to utilize in a Wilmington after-school program that helps autistic children with their studies.
Utilizing technology and visuals when teaching children with autism has proved successful, and the NAO robots have both of these aspects rolled into a 28-inch human-like machine. The robots, which come equipped with a digital camera, speech synthesis, gripping hands, 25 degrees of freedom, speech recognition and WiFi can speak, listen, express emotion, see and follow directions. One of the more interesting things the NAO robot is capable of is Tai Chi, a type of Chinese marital art practiced for both its defense training and its health benefits and known for its slow movements. Being able to practice Tai Chi requires the NAO robots to have balance and coordination.
A Nao Robot Practicing Tai Chi
Working with her team, Moody, an assistant professor in the Early Childhood and Special Education Department and Director of the Assistive Technology Demonstration and Lending Site, can program specific adjustments and commands for the NAO robot to enhance social engagement with the children of the study. Playing the game "Simon Says" is one of the main aspects of Moody's research. The research team will examine engagement and communication during social interactions amongst the children while they play with the NAO robots.
The goal will be to see if the children can appropriately and effectively interact with the robots and friends, follow directions and give directions. Once the robot is removed from the classroom, the hope is that the children have learned these engagement and communicative behaviors and can generalize these skills to learning environments and social and situations. The goal, Moody says, "is to see if robots can bridge the gap and enhance social communication and engagement." The robots are hypothesized to help improve the children's engagement, attention, enthusiasm and verbal communication skills.
The children working with the NAO robots are students of OASIS, NC, "an inclusive, after school social-communication program created especially for children with autism that allows them to generalize and practice the social skills they have been taught in school." The students are all between kindergarten and fourth grade. The study should take a few months, but because Moody and her team's results are dependent on how the children react, timing is a little up in the air. Because the NAO robot already has a video camera attached, this footage will be used to collect and later code the data.
Moody is constantly looking for technologies that help students gain access to the general curriculum, and the NAO robots are an advanced form of such technology. UNCW owns six NAO robots, which can run a price tag of higher than $15,000 each. Because this is too expensive for most families to buy for a child with autism, Moody hopes with further research and funding that the technology will be implemented in schools and after school programs like OASIS, if effective.
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