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- "Kelly" redirects here. For the character, "Kelly Erin Hannon"', see Erin Hannon.
Kelly Rajnigandha Kapoor (केली रजनीगन्धा कपूर, Kelī Rajnīgandhā Kapūr), (born February 5, 1980) is a fictional character on The Office played by one of the show's writers Mindy Kaling. She is the former "Customer Service Representative" at Dunder Mifflin/Sabre's Scranton Branch.
Season 1
When Michael uses the stereotype of Indians owning convenience stores during his diversity training seminar in Diversity Day, Kelly slaps him hard for his ignorance of diversity. Michael is then very stunned and then says "That's what I'm talking about!!" for showing the appropriate reaction of anger.
Season 2
Kelly gossiped with Pam and Phyllis about Michael and what is written about him in the women's bathroom. She is still targeted by Michael about her race, which is why she reluctantly accepts the "Spicy Curry" award at the Dundies (The Dundies).
Kelly appears mostly in the background during Toby's sexual harassment meeting in Sexual Harassment.
Kelly watches Jim and Toby play Dunderball and later participates in the office olympics. She is later seen at the closing ceremonies in the Office Olympics.
During the fire, she tries to evacuate the building. Dwight grabs her and pulls her to safety, much to her annoyance. She later plays the games with the rest of the staff and agrees on Jim in "who would you do" in The Fire.
Kelly dresses up like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz for halloween and Michael tells her that she should have wore soccer attire and been the Indian girl who plays soccer from the movie "Bend it like Beckham". When Kelly replies that she doesn't really play soccer, Michael responds, "Well, I don't really have two heads" referring to the fact his costume is himself with two heads. She is later invited to join Devon at Poor Richard's along with the rest of the office staff and goes in Halloween.
Dwight starts teaching Karate to everybody in the office and shows Kelly how to fight. She seems uncomfortable when Dwight tells her that he will now attack her from behind. Michael comes in and warns her that Dwight might sucker- punch him, leading the two to start getting angry at each other. She did not attend the fight between Michael and Dwight in The Fight.
Kelly assumingly goes to the reading of Threat Level: Midnight but has no known part in The Client.
Kelly attends the meeting on how Michael can better the office however she doesn't say anything in Performance Review.
Kelly confronts Michael along with the rest of the office on why he is spying on everybody's' emails. She later goes to Jim's party and drinks a lot of the beer with Meredith. She asks Oscar and Stanley to talk about something other than work, however they seem at a loss. When Michael sang karaoke, he offered Kelly to sing the part of the female but she declined in Email Surveillance.
Kelly got Oscar for Secret Santa and gifted him a shower radio. He is displeased because she got him the same thing last year. Michael decides to turn the game into "Yankee Swap" and everyone is forced to trade their gifts. Ryan ends up getting Kelly's gift- a flowery name plate that says "Kelly". Kelly later picks Angela's gift, a poster of babies playing jazz instruments. Kelly remarks that its "the creepiest thing she's ever seen." During the party she gets drunk and kisses Dwight, filling Angela with jealousy (Christmas Party).
When Michael announces that the years company retreat is a booze cruise, Kelly tells Michael that she bought a bathing suit since Michael instructed people to in order to throw them off. Michael tells her to return it but she says she already cut the tags off. Kelly seems bored during the cruise and is seen sleeping in the background in several scenes (Booze Cruise).
When Michael accidentally tells Toby that Jim is in love with someone who is clearly Pam based on his hints, Kelly correctly guesses its her. When Kelly learns about Jim's feelings for Pam she asks him why he didn't tell her making Jim realize that Michael told everyone (The Secret).
Kelly attends Jan's seminar for women in the workplace. Kelly says during the questions that she doesn't want to be a "mom schlepping her kids around in a mini van." She then says she would want an SUV with three rows of seats. She and the other women then undermine Jan's authority by bringing up Jan's one night stand with Michael (Boys and Girls).
After Kelly goes on a first date with Ryan she becomes bubbly and happy telling Jim she wishes that they could date forever. Jim tries to convince her not to get to excited as Ryan doesn't feel the same way. She appears obsessed with Ryan (Valentine's Day).
Season 3
Kelly pushes Pam to wear better clothes and helps her shop online. Kelly says Pam looks like a princess and that she is going to cry. She sets up a double date with her, Ryan, Pam and her neighbor, Alan, a cartoonist. It doesn't go well. ("The Convention")
Kelly tells Angela that Dwight is a freak. Angela screams at her. ("Initiation") She gets back to her Indian roots by hosting a Diwali party along with other Indians, however, she doesn't really know what it is. She dances and tries to convince her family that she and Ryan are meant for each other, however, they want to put her in an arranged marriage with a doctor. She hates her sisters. ("Diwali") She is sad when she and Ryan have to break up because of the closing branch, but is thrilled when Jan Levinson announces that Dunder Mifflin Stamford will be closing instead. Ryan is not as happy. ("Branch Closing")
She hugs Jim when he comes back from Stamford and tells her about how celebrities' lives have changed while he was gone. When Jim asks what's going on with her, Kelly, shocked, says that she told him. ("The Merger") She sings a song for Ryan at the Christmas Party and decides go to Pam and Karen's party in the break room. ("A Benihana Christmas") Kelly wears white at a wedding because she has an emergency: she looks really good in white. ("Phyllis' Wedding")
Her friendship with Pam is strained when she doesn't go to her art show. ("Business School") Her relationship with Ryan continues to be horrible, and finally she admits to the girls in the office that her relationship is awful. ("Women's Appreciation")
Ryan breaks up with her, to her dismay and shock. ("The Job")
Season 4
Kelly explains that she is not sad about Ryan. However, she still has pictures of him. ("Fun Run") Kelly then starts a relationship with Darryl Philbin ("Launch Party"), mostly to make Ryan jealous. Kelly wears a short dress to make Ryan want her back, and Pam notices. Kelly then tells Ryan that she is pregnant with his child and goes on a date with Ryan to talk it over. ("Dunder Mifflin Infinity") Kelly continues to ask people about Ryan's whereabouts while continuing her half-hearted relationship with Darryl. Darryl begins to defend Kelly after Dwight gets mad at her. ("Launch Party")
Kelly continues to berate Ryan. In a meeting, she tells people that Ryan used her as an object. She then makes out with Darryl in front of everyone. Ryan sends Darryl out, while Kelly looks at Ryan. ("Money") Kelly begins to make fun of Jim and Pam's relationship and talks smack towards him about Ping-Pong. She kisses Darryl throughout, continuing the relationship. ("The Deposition") Kelly tells Ryan that if Darryl was Ryan, she'd kill herself. ("Night Out")
When Ryan is arrested for fraud, Kelly tells the documentary crew that she is planning to wear a cute sweat suit and go to jail to say hello to Ryan. Then she will walk away as the other inmates say, "Damn." ("Goodbye, Toby")
Season 5
Kelly continues her relationship with Darryl, only to make out with him in front of the new receptionist, disgraced Ryan. Kelly becomes obsessed with losing weight and passes out on the ground. She is sent to the hospital for three days with an IV. She is sold a tapeworm by Creed, although Creed explains that it wasn't a tapeworm. ("Weight Loss") Kelly sells dancing lessons to Ryan just to increase the sexual tension. ("Crime Aid") She dresses up for Halloween and, when Ryan tells her she looks good, she tells him that it is inappropriate. ("Employee Transfer")
Since Jim and Dwight didn't go to her America's Got Talent Finale party, she makes up bad reviews for them. She then admits it, but tells Michael she was raped, again. Michael decides not to follow her. ("Customer Survey") Kelly then gets back together with Ryan and breaks up with Darryl, who is relieved. ("Business Trip") However, Ryan then breaks up with her, and asks Kelly for sex one more time and money. Ryan leaves for Thailand. ("Frame Toby")
Kelly is offended by Michael making fun of her ethnicity and saying that this is what it would be like if she hadn't left India. ("Moroccan Christmas") She points out that Angela is old and doesn't understand why Andy and Dwight would even fight over her. ("The Duel") She cries hysterically when people say that Hilary Swank isn't hot, because she isn't hotter than Hilary Swank. ("Prince Family Paper") Kelly participates in the roast for Michael and points out that she would rather kiss Kevin. ("Stress Relief")
When Jim and Dwight forget Kelly's birthday, she is angry and tells them to screw themselves. She tells them that she wants a cake. Dwight then learns by going into her personal records that she went to juvenile detention. ("Lecture Circuit Part 1") Kelly later is angry when her cake is not decorated and freaks out, (Jim mentions here that he is not sure whether her name is spelled "Kelly" or "Kelley", which ends up misspelled at the party anyway) however, she is thrilled that she can take a nap at work as her present. Her odd relationship with Dwight continues when Dwight slaps her butt. ("Lecture Circuit Part 2")
Kelly begins to be nicer and pushes Michael to keep looking for the blood drive girl. When Michael says they can leave since it's 5 o' clock they stay hours later to help Michael cope. Kelly and everyone else wish Michael goodbye. ("Blood Drive")
Kelly falls for Charles Miner, the new boss and tries to get him to ask her out. She is jealous when Angela Martin also shows interest. ("Golden Ticket") Kelly continues to pine for Charles and tells him that he is smooth like Jamba Juice smoothies and tells him that she and her sisters are like the Kardashians. When Angela comes into the room to talk to Charles, Kelly tells Charles that Angela is turning 50. ("New Boss") Kelly continues to show interest and when Charles calls Kelly Erin Hannon, the new replacement for Pam Beesly, she comes in and tells him that he wanted her. ("Two Weeks")
Kelly befriends new receptionist, Erin Hannon when she tells Kelly that she looks like Jennifer Lopez. ("Casual Friday") They restart Cafe Disco and dance together. Kelly has a dance-off with Andy Bernard and pierces his ear for him. ("Cafe Disco")
Season 6
Michael convinces Erin that Kelly is anorexic. Kelly is shocked and thrilled that Pam is pregnant. ("Gossip") She is angry when Jim is put as co-manager because she destroyed Ryan's car and needs the raise. ("The Promotion") Kelly goes to Pam's wedding and dances with Ryan. They are in an on-again, off-again relationship. Kelly is very happy when Pam and Jim walk down the aisle as a married couple. ("Niagara")
Kelly lets Ryan take nude photos of her in the office for a series called, "Exposure in the Workplace." ("Double Date") She talks with Ryan all day long and doesn't get much work done. ("Shareholder Meeting") She is ecstatic when Jim gives her a Twilight Poster as a secret santa poster and tells Phyllis that she wants Ryan for her Christmas present. Kelly hugs Erin because she was scarred from Andy's presents. ("Secret Santa")
Kelly misinterprets Andy's Valentine's Day card towards her and kisses him. However, Andy explains that he likes someone else. Kelly says that she likes him harder now, signaling that Ryan and she are broken up. ("Manager and Salesman")
In the episode Happy Hour , Kelly is seen playing Dance Dance Revolution with Ryan and near the end of the epsiode, she is seen crying because she spilled her drink and the bar wouldn't give her a refill.
At Dwight's prompting, Kelly applies for and is accepted into Sabre's Print in All Colors minority executive training program. ("Body Language")
When news that Sabre's printers can catch fire leaks to the media, Kelly believes she may have been the source, confessing, "I can't control what I say to people, I spend the whole day talking. I video chat, I Skype, I text, I tweet, I phone..." ("Whistleblower")
Season 7
Ryan and Kelly announced to the office that they were getting a divorce, having married over a week earlier on the spur of the moment. They said the break-up was mutual, but after getting little reaction to their news, Ryan declared that the split was not amicable. After the divorce Ryan and Kelly continued to date.
Season 8
As Andy is filling in the cameras on placing Dwight as his number two, Kelly, who is planking on a cabinet next to Andy, remarks that it was a smart move. When Andy mutters that "this has to stop" regarding to people planking around the office, she says that she can't get down. It is unknown how she eventually gets down.
Season 9
Kelly and Ravi eventually get engaged and Ravi accepts a job at Miami University. Kelly decides to move with him and tosses all her coats to the office staff on her last day of work. However it is revealed that while Kelly believes it's in Florida, it's actually Miami University in Ohio (New Guys).
Kelly and Ravi attend Dwight and Angela's wedding and runs into Ryan and his baby. She loves the baby's name, Drake, and believes he is named after the hip hop artist. She and Ryan can be seen looking at each other during Dwight and Angela's wedding. Ryan later gives Drake to Ravi and tells him that he has a rash. Ravi takes Drake inside and Ryan reveals that he had let Drake suck on a strawberry to which he is allergic. While a normal person would be horrified that Ryan did so, Kelly finds it romantic and the two begin to kiss. Ryan and Kelly can later be seen running off into the sunset to start a new life together leaving Ravi and Drake behind (Finale).
Central Episodes
- Diwali
- Dunder Mifflin Infinity
- Customer Survey
- Lecture Circuit Part 1
- Lecture Circuit Part 2
- Body Language
- Kelly claims that she cannot stop talking.
- Toby once sat in the same cubicle as Kelly, but due to her incessant talking, he was prompted to leave.
- Kelly's Hindi name is given on the Print in All Colors Web site.
- Although Kelly is Hindu, she knows very little about the religion.
- Kelly has claimed that she has a sister who is dead.
- Kelly and Toby decided to have matching Halloween outfits one year and Gabe overheard and decided to dress the same as them.
- In the episode "Body Language", Dwight tries to manipulate Kelly into joining the Ethnic Program so that he could control her and take over the company. Instead, Kelly works with Ryan and in retaliation, Dwight tries to get Oscar and Stanley to run against her. When they refuse, he says that he can protect them from Kelly and Erin snorts in disagreement. At the end of the episode where Kelly had won the Ethnic Program slot, Dwight congratulates her, and Kelly tells Dwight that she will never forget what he had done for her. Then she says very ominously that she "Never forgets anything."
- In a deleted scene from "Body Language" the camera man asked Oscar and Stanley if they are afraid of Kelly. They both laughed at the question and then became very silent and would not look at the camera.
- In the seventh season when Andy is holding a business conference, she calls one of her professors and asks him to tell the group of people in the room the ten secrets of business. At first, the man on the phone seemed to only want to flirt with her, but after asking him to do it for her, he gave in and told the group ten bullets. Andy says to the camera, "That brilliant little bitch."
- Kelly has decided to call herself the business bitch, the diet bitch, the shopping bitch, and the etiquette bitch because it is important to brand yourself.
- Kelly and Ryan Howard had an on and off relationship but get back together in series finale.
- Despite often get annoyed with each other, Toby and Kelly are shown to be close friends.
- In the webisode Blackmail: Kelly, Creed tries to blackmail Kelly by threating to publish a photo of Kelly kissing a girl, but Kelly tells him that it's her MySpace profile picture.
- "I don't talk trash; I talk smack. They're totally different. Trash talk is all hypothetical, like, 'Your Mama's so fat she could eat the internet', but smack talk is happening like right now, like, 'You're ugly and I know it for a fact 'cause I got the evidence right there.' "
- "This day is BANANAS! B-A-N-A-N-A-S!"
- "Fashion show! Fashion show! Fashion show AT LUNCH!"
- "I talk a lot, so I learn to tune myself out."
- "I am one of the few people who looks hot eating a cupcake."
- "I am dating a lot of guys. Black guys, mostly."
- "Dammit Meredith, Where are your panties!?"
- "I never really thought about death till Princess Diana died. That was the saddest funeral ever. That and my sister's."
- "I look really good in white"
Kelly appears and has lines in every episode, with the following exceptions:
- Pilot - does not appear
- The Alliance - does not appear
- Basketball - does not appear
- Hot Girl - speaks only in a deleted scene
- Sexual Harassment - has no lines
- Office Olympics - has no lines
- The Convict - does not appear, speaks in a deleted scene
- Back From Vacation - speaks only in a deleted scene
- The Return - has no lines
- Local Ad - has no lines
- Branch Wars - does not appear
- Dinner Party - has no lines
- Chair Model - speaks only in a deleted scene
- Company Picnic - has no lines
- Michael's Last Dundies - sings with Erin but speaks only in a deleted scene
- Roy's Wedding through A.A.R.M. - does not appear
|Characters of The Office
Main characters
Michael Scott | Dwight Schrute | Jim Halpert | Pam Beesly | Ryan Howard | Andy Bernard | Kevin Malone | Stanley Hudson | Angela Martin | Phyllis Vance | Meredith Palmer | Creed Bratton | Oscar Martinez | Kelly Kapoor | Toby Flenderson | Darryl Philbin | Erin Hannon | Gabe Lewis
Other characters
Jan Levinson | Roy Anderson | David Wallace | Nellie Bertram | Karen Filippelli | Robert California | Holly Flax | Pete Miller | Clark Green | Bob Vance | Todd Packer | Mose Schrute | Hank Tate | Nate Nickerson | Val Johnson | Robert Lipton | Cathy Simms | Helene Beesly | Glenn | Hidetoshi Hasagawa | Madge Madsen | Esther Bruegger | Nick | Jo Bennett | Deangelo Vickers | Charles Miner


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Now that Fashion Week is over, there's a little more time to breathe here in NYC. I had a great time at the catwalks, and wanted to share a few firsthand glimpses of what the madness is all about. One of my favorite (and one of the most fun) shows of the week was at Fashion for Relief. This charity project, headed by Naomi Campbell, benefits a different cause each year–this year was for Haiti.
The scene backstage is intense: There are scores of models, stylists and clothes from MANY different designers. In addition to standout supermodels like Helena Christensen and Agyness Deyn, the catwalk also featured celebrities ranging from Kelly Osbourne to photographer David LaChapelle to famed designers Diane von Furstenberg and Donna Karan! I took quite a few pics from my seat, but my favorite was of British socialite Daphne Guinness in Alexander McQueen during an impromptu retrospective:
There's a video above, and here's a few more of my pics. I'll be back tomorrow with another favorite show!

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ESPN presenter Erin Andrews isn't doing much to shoo away those rumors that she and her "Dancing with the Stars" partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy are an item.
On Sunday night, the leggy blonde shared her emotions – and used the "L" word — about being Maks' partner via Twitter.
"i wouldn't be this far in the comp if it wasn't for @MaksimC," she Tweeted. "love you Russian..hope to keep it going after tom night."
Erin went on to thank the show for "giving me my smile back," no doubt a reference to life after her stalker was sentenced to two and a half years in prison, a sentence that happened just before the "Dancing" competition began heating up.
"Dancing with the Stars" returns to television on Monday night with its semi final round and Erin is among the remaining stars vying for the mirrorball. While Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger is seemingly running away with the competition with her partner, Derek Hough, Erin was given some hope last week.
Judge Carrie Ann Inaba told Erin that there was just one reason she wasn't competing toe for toe with Nicole.
"The reason why you're not is because you doubt yourself," Carrie Ann said.
In related Erin and Maks news, according to an opinion piece in the New York Times last Friday, Elena Kagan, President Barack Obama's pick for the Supreme Court is a "Dancing" fan.
Columnist Maureen Dowd who knows the Supreme Court pick wrote that people shouldn't "bother trying to get [Elena] out for dinner on a Monday night when 'Dancing with the Stars' is on. Her heart belongs to Maksim Chmerkovskiy's abs!"
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Ahhhhhhh yeaaaaa, boi! It's Hump Day, y'all! Not that you did not already know this. I know you dolls are just like me and love knowing we're half way through this week!
And woah, holy last day of July, am I right? It's almost August and you know what that means....we're almost to my birthday month, September, bay bay! But for reals, I love Summer and all, but mama also loves her scarf/legging/boot weather. Fall is my FAVORITE. Hands down. If you've been a long time follower, I shall spare you the repeat on facts. Y'all know I love it already. (Side note: should I do a Q&A about myself for the newbies? Maybe a refresher course for the long time followers?)
So this is a topic I've been mulling over for a bit: Body image and what exactly I want. Im gonna link this up with Miss Skinny Meg (Now known as Preggy Meg) since this is workout related.....
Let me start from the beginning real quick: In 2007/2008ish I started my weight loss journey. I started walking on my treadmill @ my apartment complex every morning for about an hour. Then started the workout Dvds such as 30 Day Shred (Silly Jilly is my bestest frenemy), Biggest Loser Bootcamp, Yoga, etc. I signed up with sparkpeople.com to track calories & joined a gym, did cardio and some light weights. I lost about 25-30lb's.
Now, fast forward to today. I am a bit more educated in the nutrition and workout department. I got my PT certification and became passionate about working out. It changed my life. Now, I am in the gym switching up my cardio between HIIT and steady states of cardio and Im lifting heavy 3-4 times a week. My diet is what I'd say 80/20 clean ratio because its what works for me.
As y'all know, Im on Instagram (follow me! ktaylor84) . I follow a lot of VERY motivational women and accounts that are sure to make me push it harder in the gym with their images burned in my brain. A lot of these women are figure/bikini competitors and are ON POINT with their diets and workouts. Their meals are calculated to the 'T' and there are no days off for them. If I was going to be on stage, I would be making sure no crap passed my lips either. But here's the thing....Im not going on any stage (this was decided after a talk with the hubs...I would like to do it one day, but he's just not ok with it and I can respect it). So these women, I get MAJOR workout tips from. I also would get eating ideas from them. So I started to eat SUPER healthy just like them. Think: lightly seasoned ground turkey, tilapia, broccoli, asparagus, sweet potatoes, oatmeal, egg whites, brown rice, etc. And while I STILL do eat these things on a weekly basis, it became an UNHEALTHY addiction for me on how much I stressed. I was so concerned over making sure I ate only these things, that it was becoming an obsession. I was also becoming cranky because I felt like I could never eat crap food and sorry Im not sorry, I love me some junk.
Nick would want Chinese food or Taco Bell or pizza (things I LOVE) for dinner, and I would get anxiety because I felt like all my hard work was going down the drain & I was going to ruin those abs, and I was going to gain 10lbs, and blah blah blah. Obviously these things are TOTAL & COMPLETE splurges/cheat meals/gut bombs or whatever you wanna call them, but they're foods I will be faced with my whole life. My husband isn't a gym rat like me & I love him, so why is it fair that I be a stick in the mud because I want to eat uber strict and he doesn't? Plus, I really did want that pizza! That's when I had to have a little heart to heart with myself about the anxiety. I had to be practical. I am NOT a competitor, never will be (unless Nick has a change of heart haha), I could NOT go without having wine or beer (hello, Im a MOM! Need something to take that edge off the day), I LOVE eating and I LOVE Taco Bell. I will never ever stop eating that. Sorry if that makes some people cringe, but I love it. I also work my ass off in the gym and eat really clean on the weekdays. I eat what those competitors eat M-F, but my dinners are something Nick will like, and I sometimes have a glass of wine or a beer. And if Nick wants junk food or if, gasp, *I* want those junk foods during the week? I have them! In moderation, but I have them. The life I lead, doesn't require me to have minimal body fat, so Im not too worried about it. Would it be nice to have those bodies I see? Sure! But how I eat/workout now, I dont feel deprived or stressed out, which makes momma a happy panda.
So realizing all these bullet helped me sort of calm down. I think some of us tend to get so wrapped up in what other people are doing and seeing so much success, that we fail to realize what's happening in their life, doesn't pertain to ours. What works for someone else, may not work for you. Its all about balance.


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Video Presentations and Tutorials
Accellera's Functional Safety Working Group Addresses Standardization Efforts to Improve Automation, Interoperability, and Traceability
Accellera's Functional Safety Working Group (FSWG) presented an overview at the virtual 57th Design Automation Conference of the scope, needs, and goals defined by the FSWG, including developments since its formation. Introductions by Lu Dai, Accellera's Chair, Martin Barnasconi, Technical Committee Chair, and Alessandra Nardi, FSWG Chair, were followed by informative presentations by functional safety experts focusing on specific perspectives, challenges, and opportunities. Speakers include Bala Chavali, AMD; Ghani Kanawati, Arm; Jyotika Athavale, Intel; Franck Galtié, NXP Semiconductors; and Riccardo Vincelli, Renesas. The lively and Q&A session following the presentations is also available as part of the recording.
Tutorial: Portable Stimulus: What's Coming in 1.1 and What it Means For You
This tutorial is divided into five parts:
- Part 1: Introduction -- Tom Fitzpatrick, Mentor, A Siemens Business
- Part 2: Memory Allocation -- Prabhat Gupta, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- Part 3: Higher-Level Scenarios -- Matan Vax, Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- Part 4: HSI Realization -- Karthick Gururaj, Vayavya Labs Pvt., Ltd.
- Part 5: System-Level Usage -- Hillel Miller, Synopsys, Inc.
Workshop: How HLS and SystemC is Delivering on its Promise of Design and Verification Productivity
This workshop is divided into four parts:
- Part 1: A Brief Introduction to HLS -- Stuart Swan, Mentor, A Siemens Business
- Part 2: Accellera SystemC Synthesizable Subset Standard -- Mike Meredith, Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- Part 3: Techniques for Optimization of Power and Performance using HLS -- Matthew Bone, Intel Corp.
- Part 4: MatchLib-based Object-Oriented HLS Methodology -- Rangharajan Venkatesan, NVIDIA Corp.
Workshop: An Introduction to the Emerging IP Security Assurance Standard
This workshop focuses on the following and is based on the IP Security Assurance Standard whitepaper published on September 4, 2019.
The workshop is divided into four parts:
- Part 1: Introduction -- Mike Borza, Synopsys, Inc.
- Part 2: Methodology & Workflow -- Ambar Sarkar, NVIDIA Corp.
- Part 3: Capturing Security Concerns Knowledge in the Accellera IPSA Standard -- Brent Sherman (in spirit), Intel Corp.
- Part 4: Suppliers and Integrators' Obligations In Context of Emerging IPSA Standard -- Adam Sherer, Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Panel Discussion on the Portable Stimulus Standard
In this panel discussion, held by members of the Portable Stimulus Working Group, users ask their most pressing questions about the Portable Test and Stimulus Standard (PSS).
Moderator: Tom Fitzpatrick, Mentor, A Siemens Business
- Prabhat Gupta, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
- Cristian Amitroaie, AMIQ
- Adnan Hamid, Breker Verification Systems, Inc.
- Matan Vax, Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
- Matthew Ballance, Mentor, A Siemens Business
- Sandeep Pendharkar, Vayavya Labs Pvt., Ltd.
Technical Tutorial: "SystemC: Focusing on High-Level Synthesis and Functional Coverage for SystemC"
Presented by Fred Doucet, Facebook; Mike Meredith, Cadence; Bob Condon, Intel; Dragos Dospinescu, AMIQ; Martin Barnasconi, NXP
- High-Level Synthesis with SystemC: An Introduction
- High-Level Synthesis: Model Structure and Data Types
- High-Level Synthesis: Lessons Learned - Intel's Experience
- Functional Coverage for SystemC (FC4SC)
- Accellera SystemC Working Group Update
Technical Tutorial: "Gain Valuable Insight into — and Make the Most Out of — the Changes and Features that Are Part of the New IEEE 1800.2 Standard for UVM"
This tutorial introduces you to the new reference implementation aligned with IEEE 1800.2 and created by the Accellera UVM Working Group. It helps you gain the practical knowledge you need to adopt the IEEE 1800.2™ Standard for UVM.
Presented by Cliff Cummings, Sunburst Design
- New UVM Features
- UVM Transaction Base Classes
- Standardized UVM Formatting
- Standard Transaction Methods
- Overriding do_methods()
- Using Field Macros
- Efficiency Benchmarks
- UVM Basic Message Commands
- Useful Debugging Trick
- UVM Documentation Errors
- Analysis Port Connections
- TLM Fifos
- Analysis Path Basics
- Additional Resources
Technical Tutorial: "IEEE-Compatible UVM Reference Implementation and Verification Components"
This tutorial introduces you to the new reference implementation aligned with IEEE 1800.2 and created by the Accellera UVM Working Group. It helps you gain the practical knowledge you need to adopt the IEEE 1800.2™ Standard for UVM.
Presented by Justin Refice, NVIDIA; Mark Strickland, Cisco; Uwe Simm, Cadence; Mark Peryer, Mentor, A Siemens Business; Srivatsa Vasudevan, Synopsys
- Introduction, New Users and Migrators from Pre-1.2
- Objects and Policies
- Abstract Factory, Deferred Initialization and Dynamic UVM_Reg Mapping
- Configuration, Callbacks and Reporting
Technical Tutorial: "Portable Test and Stimulus: The Next Level of Verification Productivity is Here"
Presented by Tom Fitzpatrick, Mentor, a Siemens Business; Adnan Hamid, Breker
Panel: Faris Khundakjie, Intel; Adnan Hamid, Breker; Sharon Rosenberg, Cadence; Tom Fitzpatrick, Mentor, a Siemens Business; Srivatsa Vasudevan, Synopsys; Karthick Gururaj, Vayavya
- Use the Portable Test and Stimulus Standard to create an abstract model of your verification intent
- Generate scenarios from these models to be executed on the different platforms and environments used in your development process
- Reuse and leverage these models from project to project
- Panel discussion and Q&A with members of the Accellera Portable Stimulus Working Group
Technical Tutorial: "Introducing IEEE 1800.2 – The Next Step for UVM"
Presented by Thomas Alsop, Intel; Srivatsa Vasudevan, Synopsys; Mark Glasser, NVIDIA; Srinivasan Venkataramanan, VerifWorks; Krishna Thottempudi, Qualcomm
- Introduction to UVM
- Changes from Accellera UVM, Additions & Clarifications
- TLM and Register Update for IEEE 1800.2
- UVM for RTL Designers
Technical Tutorial: "SystemC Design and Verification – Solidifying the Abstraction Above RTL"
Presented by Peter Frey, Mentor; Trever Wieman, Intel; Mike Meredith, Cadence
- Synthesizable Subset Update
- SystemC Configuration Tutorial — A Preview of the Draft Standard
- UVM-SystemC Standardization Status and Latest Developments
Technical Tutorial: "Creating Portable Stimulus Models with the Upcoming Accellera Standard"
Presented by Faris Khundakjie, Intel; Tom Fitzpatrick, Mentor; Sharon Rosenberg, Cadence; Adnan Hamid, Breker; Srivatsa Vasudevan, Synopsys; Sandeep Pendharkar, Vayavya
This tutorial presents an introduction to the Portable Stimulus standard's main features leveraging a series of usage examples defined by PSWG members that represent many of the common challenges faced in today's multi-core designs.
Technical Tutorial: "SystemVerilog-AMS: The Future of Analog/Mixed-Signal Modeling"
Presented by Martin Vlach, Mentor Graphics; Scott Little, Intel
This tutorial provides an introduction to the concepts underlying the upcoming SystemVerilog-AMS language standard. The tutorial covers requirements and areas of concern for the new standard, data types, the new nodetype, connectivity, hierarchy, adapters, power-aware, filtering, and other concepts.
Technical Tutorial: "SVA Advanced Topics: SVAUnit and Assertions for Formal"
Presented by Ionut Ciocirîan, AMIQ; Andra Radu, AMIQ; Rodrigo Calderón-Rico, Intel; Israel Tapia, Intel
- SystemVerilog Assertions Verification with SVAUnit
- Formal Specification, SystemVerilog Assertions & Coverage
Technical Tutorial: "Cut Your Design Time in Half with Higher Abstraction"
Presented by Bob Condon, Intel; Frederic Doucet, Qualcomm; Peter Frey, Mentor Graphics; Mike Meredith, Cadence; Dirk Seynhaeve, Intel
- How High-level Synthesis Works: An Intro for Hardware Designers
- The Proposed Accellera SystemC Synthesizable Subset
- High-Level Synthesis and Verification
- HLS in the Wild — Intel's Experience
- HLS for the FPGA/Programmable Market
- SystemC Synthesis Standard: Which Topics for Next Round?
Technical Tutorial: "UVM Tips and Tricks Plus Preparing for IEEE UVM"
Presented by: Doug Perry, Doulos; Srivatsa Vasudevan, Synopsys. Slides by Srinivasan Venkataramanan, VerifWorks
- UVM Compile Time Tips and Tricks
- UVM Runtime Tips and Tricks
- Accellera Standards Update - UVM and IEEE-1800.2
Accellera Standards Technical Update
Presented by: Uwe Simm, Cadence Design Systems; Sharon Rosenberg, Cadence Design Systems; Erwin de Kock, NXP Semiconductors; Philipp A. Hartmann, Intel
Experts in the Accellera standardization give a technical update on the recent standardization activities in the various working groups: Universal Verification Methodology, Portable Stimulus, IP-XACT, and SystemC.
System-Level Modeling for Today and Tomorrow with SystemC
Presented by: Philipp A Hartmann, Intel; Martin Barnasconi, NXP; Stephan Schulz, Fraunhofer
- SystemC Standards Update
- What is Needed Beyond SystemC and TLM-2.0 for Bigger Systems?
Technical Tutorial: "SystemVerilog Design: User Experience Defines Multi-Tool, Multi-Vendor Language Working Set"
Presented by Stuart Sutherland, Sutherland HDL; Junette Tan, PMC; Mike Schaffstein, Qualcomm
- Ways Design Engineers Can Benefit from the Use of SystemVerilog Assertions
- Experience from Four Years of SVD Adoption
- No Excuses for Not Using SystemVerilog in Your Next Design
- Panel Discussion
Technical Tutorial: "Automating Design and Verification of Embedded Systems Using Metamodeling and Code Generation Techniques"
Presented by Wolfgang Ecker, Infineon; Michael Velten, Infineon; Rainer Findenig, Intel; Daniel Müller-Gritscheneder, Technical University of Munich; Wolfgang Mueller, University of Paderborn
- What Is Metamodeling and Code Generation All About
- Well Known Metamodels in EDA and Design: UML/SysML
- Well Known Metamodels in EDA and Design: IP-XACT
- Tutorial: VHDL Code Generation from IP-XACT Using the Eclipse Modeling Framework (EMF)
Technical Tutorial: "Next Generation Design and Verification Today"
Presented by Mike Bartley, TVS; Kyle Newman, Texas Instruments; Erich Marschner, Vice-Chair, IEEE P1801 WG
- Requirements-driven Verification Methodology (for Standards Compliance)
- Using UCIS to Combine Verification Data from Multiple Tools
- UVM REG: Path Towards Coverage Automation in AMS Simulations
- New Developments in UPF 3.0
Technical Tutorial: "SystemC Standardization Update Including UVM for SystemC"
Presented by Andy Goodrich, Cadence
- Accellera Systems Initiative SystemC Standards Update
- Introduction to the Universal Verification Methodology in SystemC
Technical Tutorial: "Using UPF for Low Power Design and Verification"
Presented by Erich Marschner, Mentor Graphics; John Biggs, ARM; Sushma Honnavara-Prasad, Broadcom; David Cheng, Cadence; Shreedhar Ramachandra, Synopsys
Topics include:
- Low Power Design and Verification Challenges
- Introduction to UPF
- UPF Basic Concepts and Terminology
- UPF Semantics and Usage
- Hard IP Modeling with Liberty and Verilog
- Power Model and Power Management Cell Commands
- Low Power Design Methodology for IP Providers
- SoC-Level Design and Verification
Technical Tutorial: "Case Studies in SystemC"
Presented by John Aynsley, Doulos; Henrik Svensson, Ericsson; Christian Sauer, Cadence; Martin Barnasconi, NXP Semiconductors; Donald Cramb, Synopsys; John Stickley, Mentor Graphics; Gordon Allen, Mentor Graphics
Topics include:
- Hints and Tips for Exploiting the Latest Features of SystemC
- TLM Use Cases at Ericsson AB
- Efficient Abstractions for AMS System-level Design
- UVM for SystemC Users
Technical Tutorial: "OCP: The Journey Continues"
Presented by Drew Wingard, Sonics; Steve McMaster, Synopsys; Herve Alexanian, Sonics; Prashant Karandikar, Texas Instruments
- Introduction to OCP
- Verification Support for OCP
- SystemC TLM 2.0 Support for OCP
- IP-XACT Support for OCP
- OCP Futures
Technical Tutorial: "Experience the Next ~Wave~ of Analog and Digital Signal Processing using SystemC AMS 2.0"
Presented by Martin Barnasconi, NXP Semiconductors; Karsten Einwich, Fraunhofer IIS; François Pêcheux, Université Pierre et Marie Curie; Torsten Mähne, Université Pierre et Marie Curie
- Tutorial Introduction
- SystemC AMS Introduction
- Lab: Sine Source Connected to a Sink
- Models of Computation
- Lab: Filtering and A/D Conversion
- SystemC AMS 2.0 and Applications
- Lab: Vibration Sensor
- Workshop Summary
Technical Tutorial: "UVM — What's Now and What's Next"
Presented by Adam Sherer, Accellera; John Aynsley, Doulos; Shawn Honess, Synopsys; Tom Fitzpatrick, Mentor Graphics; Uwe Simm, Cadence
- UVM Working Group Update
- UVM Overview and Library Concepts
- Stimulus Generation
- UVM Register Layer
- UVM 1.2 Introduction
Technical Tutorial: "Low Power Design, Verification, and Implementation with IEEE 1801™ UPF™"
Presented by Erich Marschner, Mentor Graphics; Qi Wang, Cadence; John Biggs, ARM; Sushma Honnavarra-Prasad, Broadcom; Jeffrey Lee, Synopsys
- Introduction
- Low Power Design and Verification
- Unified Power Format (UPF)
- Power Intent Specification Methodology
- Using UPF for IP Design
- Using UPF for System Design
- What's New in UPF 2.1
Technical Tutorial: "User Experiences at the Forefront of Mixed-Signal Design and Verification"
Presented by Helene Thibieroz, Synopsys; Henry Chang, Designer's Guide Consulting; Jonathan David, Qualcomm Atheros; Christophe Curis, STMicroelectronics; Ozan Erdogan, Maxim Integrated; Martin Barnasconi, NXP Semiconductors; Thilo Voertler, Fraunhofer Institute; Thang Nguyen, Infineon
- Common Mistakes Made in Analog Verification
- The Mixed-Signal Verification Challenge
- Mixed-Signal Validations for a BIST on ADC
- SystemVerilog Modeling for Mixed-Signal SoC Verification
- AMS System-Level Design and Verification for Automotive Applications
- The VERDI Project -- Mixed-Signal Verification and Validation for SystemC/AMS
- FPGA and AMS Test Chip Approach for Complex SoC Product Design and Verification
Technical Tutorial: "Increasing Productivity with SystemC in Complex System Design and Verification"
Presented by Trevor Wieman, CCI WG Chair, Intel; David Black, Doulos; Stuart Swan, Cadence; Shabtay Matalon, Mentor Graphics; Jon McDonald, Mentor Graphics; Nithya Ruff, Synopsys; Charu Khosla, Synopsys
- Configuration, Control & Inspection Working Group Update
- A SystemC Technology Demonstrator using the Xilinx Zynq™-7000
- A Unified Design Flow for SystemC Virtual Platforms and High-Level Synthesis
- From Virtual Prototyping to RTL Verification
- Virtual Prototyping: You don't need a PHD to model in System C and TLM
Technical Tutorial: "Lessons from the Trenches: Migrating Legacy Verification Environments to UVM"
Presented by John Aynsley, Doulos; Hassan Shehab, Intel; Richard Tseng, Qualcomm; Asad Khan, Texas Instruments; Mark Litterick, Verilab; Charles Zhang, Paradigm Works; Wesley Queen, IBM; Ravi Ram, Altera
- Anecdotes from Hundreds of UVM Adopters
- Migrating from OVM to UVM — A Case Study
- A Reusable Verification Testbench Architecture Supporting C and UVM Mixed Tests
- UVM to the Rescue — Path to Robust Verification
- OVM-to-UVM Migration — or There and Back Again, a Consultant's Tale
- IBM Recommendations for OVM-to-UVM Migration
- FPGA Chip Verification Using UVM
Technical Tutorial: "An Introduction to IEEE 1666-2011, the New SystemC Standard"
Presented by John Aynsley, Doulos; David Black, Doulos; and Tor Jeremiassen, Texas Instruments
- SystemC Refresher
- Process Control
- Stepping and Pausing the Scheduler
- sc_vector
- SystemC and O/S Threads
- Virtualization of SystemC Model I/O
- Draft SystemC Configuration Standard
Technical Tutorial: "Verification and Automation Improvement Using IP-XACT"
Presented by John Swanson, Synopsys; Kamlesh Pathak, STMicroelectronics; David Murray, Duolog Technologies; and Sylvain Duvillard, Magillem Design Services
Technical presentations:
- Part 1: Improving Verification Efficiency using IP-XACT
- Part 2: User Presentation: Verification and Automation Improvement Using IP-XACT
- Part 3: IP-XACT and UVM
- Part 4: IP-XACT Extensions
Technical Tutorial: "An Introduction to the Unified Coverage Interoperability Standard"
Presented by Dr. Richard Ho, D. E. Shaw Research; Dr. Ambar Sarkar, Paradigm Works, Inc.
Presented by co-chairs of the UCIS Technical Committee, this video tutorial provides an overview of UCIS and its API and how users plan to enhance their verification flows using it.
Technical Tutorial: "UVM: Ready, Set, Deploy!"
Presented by Tom Fitzpatrick, Mentor Graphics; John Aynsley, Doulos; Kathleen Meade, Cadence Design Systems; Adiel Khan, Synopsys; Vanessa Cooper, Verilab; Stephen D'Onofrio, Paradigm Works; Peter J. D'Antonio, The MITRE Corp.; John Fowler, AMD; Justin Refice, AMD; and Mark Strickland, Cisco Systems
Technical presentations:
- Part 1: Base Classes in UVM
- Part 2: Communication and Sequences
- Part 3: Customizing Your UVM Environment
- Part 4: Register Modeling in UVM
- User Experience 1: Getting Started with UVM
- User Experience 2: Stacking Verification Components in UVM
- User Experience 3: OVM to UVM Transition
- User Experience 4: VC Building Blocks with UVM
Software-driven Verification using TLM-2.0 Virtual Platforms Video Tutorial
Presented by David Black, XtremeEDA Corporation; John Aynsley, Doulos; Bill Bunton, LSI Corporation; Volkan Esen, Infineon Technologies; and Trevor Wieman, Intel Corporation
Technical presentations:
- How We Got Here
- Software-driven Verification using TLM-2.0 Virtual Platforms
- LSI Axxia™ VDP Verification Using SystemC TLM-2.0
- Software-Driven Test Environment for TLM-IP Verification
- TLM-2.0 Hybrid Virtual Platforms
NASCUG 16 Presentations
Technical presentations:
- SystemC IP Generation from Graphics and Verification with a UVM SystemVerilog Testbench
- Verification Closure of SystemC Designs with Functional Coverage
- Standard Methodology for Configuration, Control & Inspection of Models
- Software Verification, Analysis and Profiling on SystemC TLM-2.0 Virtual Platforms
- TLM-2.0: Miracle Cure or Snake Oil?
- OSCI and IEEE P1666 Update
SystemC Day 2011
Keynote: "Navigating the SoC Era"
Jim Hogan, Vista Ventures LLC
Technical presentations:
- The New IEEE 1666 SystemC Standard
- Low-cost SystemC Acceleration on Multi-core GNU/Linux Platforms
- TLM Methodology to Enable Architecture Exploration via Co-simulation of SystemC Models with Legacy C/C++ Models
- A Common System Memory Model for SoC Software and Architecture Models using a SystemC/TLM-2.0 Interface
- OSCI Update
NASCUG 13 Video Presentations
Technical presentations:
- How to Create Adaptors Between Modeling Abstraction Levels
- Virtual Development Platforms -- What and How Much to Model?
- Modeling Communication Systems Using the SystemC AMS Building Block Library
- New Features for Process Control in SystemC
- Generating Workload Models from TLM-2.0 Based Virtual Platforms for Efficient Architecture Performance Analysis
OSCI TLM-2.0 Standard and Synthesizable Subset Video Tutorial
Presented by John Aynsley, Doulos; Michael McNamara, Cadence Design Systems; and Michael Meredith, Forte Design Systems
Technical presentations:
- The TLM-2.0 Standard
- Current Trends in ESL/HLS
- Why SystemC for Synthesis
- SystemC Synthesizable Subset Draft V1.3
- Lessons Learned Using SystemC Synthesis
- How SystemC HLS Fits in the Design Flow
SystemC Day 2010 Video Presentations
Keynote: "ESL: Where We Are and Where We're Going"
Gary Smith, Gary Smith EDA, California, USA
Technical presentations:
- The Metaport: A Technique for Managing Code Complexity
- OCP socket modeling with TLM-2.0
- ADL Synthesis using ArchC
- Look Ma, No Clocks! Improving Model Performance
- TLM-driven Design and Verification Methodology
Using TLM Extensions for Bus Locking and Snooping
Presented by John Aynsley, Doulos
NASCUG 11 Video Presentations
Technical presentations:
- A Tool for Assertion-Based Verification of TLM Platforms
- SystemC-AMS for the Design of Complex Analog/Mixed-signal SoCs
- Modeling a Virtual MPU
- High-speed Packet Router Development in SystemC
TLM-2.0 in Action Tutorial
An Example-based Approach to Transaction-level Modeling and the New World of Model Interoperability
Technical presentations:
- Overview of TLM-2.0 Features
- TLM Mechanics
- TLM-2.0 Nuances
- Performance Modeling Using TLM-2.0
- Applying TLM-2.0 to Legacy Platforms


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Monday, December 1, 2014
Day 1 Giveaway: Black Jeans and Fur Vest
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Your vest is super cute! I love this effortless look! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!ReplyDelete
i want a furry vest. you look so pretty!ReplyDelete
Love your vest, adorable look.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous layered look Laura. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!ReplyDelete
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Laura I love this look! The blouse and fur vest are a great combination. Your pendant necklace makes for the perfect accessory.ReplyDelete
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I love that vest!ReplyDelete
I'm loving the look of fur vests this year but I'm not sure I am bold enough to try one! I saw one at NY&Co. this weekend that was cable knit plus fur...I'm thinking about taking baby steps and getting it!ReplyDelete
i wish they had my initial in the chelsea monogrammed tote.ReplyDelete
You look super chic and super cozy!! Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving!!ReplyDelete
hey! love your necklace!ReplyDelete
perfect pictures!
I love that vest! Looks so cozy! I really love that pretty blouse too!ReplyDelete
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Ah love that there is a new giveaway every day--how fun!! I am also in love with this outfit :) I have that same necklace and now you have totally inspired me to wear it with some fur!!ReplyDelete
Very chic outfit, Also such a fun giveawayReplyDelete
I would love to have that vest..., I have been dreaming about it for awhile.ReplyDelete
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I'm wearing an apart exact match to this outfit on the blog Wednesday, gotta love Pinterest ;)ReplyDelete
This may be one of my favorites of yours! SO CUTE!ReplyDelete
This is such a cute look on you, that is one of the best fur vests I've seen because it's more subtle & classic!ReplyDelete
What a classy look! I was surprised the blouse is from F21!ReplyDelete
Oh I just love this outfit! The perfect winter picture and I see you got a little bit of snow! Glad you had a great holiday weekend, I know I've had a hard time getting back into the swing of things today, ha!ReplyDelete
Oh, my favorite is the bow ring on Oakleigh Rose Boutique. That fur vest looks so warm, love your outfit!ReplyDelete
I have got to get my fur vest out and start wearing it!!!ReplyDelete
This is such a cute look! I just ordered a faux fur vest as part of a Black Friday promotion--I'm hoping it works out, so I can wear it like this!ReplyDelete
fur vests are so in this year!! love that trend.ReplyDelete
Love the vest, total vest lover. Great and stylish choice Laura! Thank you! xo Sabina @Oceanblue StyleReplyDelete
You look great in your fur vest and what a great giveaway to kick the new month. I hope I win smth this year.ReplyDelete
You look lovely in this vest! You are wearing two items this week that have been on my wish list for a year - the vest and the brown wedges!! I need to pick them both up! The ladies at Oakleigh Rose are the sweetest!! Thanks! SusanReplyDelete
I love the striped tab sleeved tees at Southern Charm too! SusanReplyDelete
I love this - perfect casual style, but still so chic and cozy.ReplyDelete
My favorite picks over at Southern Charm are the Crochet Skirt, the Lace Peplum Top, the State Love Necklaces, the Ribbon Earrings, and the Pet Tags.ReplyDelete
I love the regency tote and tiffany bow studs!ReplyDelete
You look so pretty with the snowflakes floating around!ReplyDelete
I really, really love this vest! I've been unsure about the whole fur vest trend, but I've found that I really like ones like this that aren't "too much!" And how awesome that you thrifted it! I'll have to be on the lookout. :)ReplyDelete
Oooh, that "Back to Nature" necklace looks right up my alley! I really like all the neutrals in this outfit, Laura. That blouse is so pretty!ReplyDelete
I love this look, it is the perfect outfitReplyDelete
I love the Silver Sphere Earring.ReplyDelete
I like the Smartphone GlovesReplyDelete
X MARKS THE SPOT EARRINGS and Smartphone GlovesReplyDelete
Love your necklace! Great Giveaway.ReplyDelete
My favorite is the All For Love Hoodie.ReplyDelete
The Drape Neck Cardigan is adorable!ReplyDelete
PS: Loving your boots and necklace :)
Love that Houndstooth Blanket Scarf with my black coat; everything is so pretty!ReplyDelete
Los Flores Embroidered Top - CurvyReplyDelete
I would pick the Brushstroke Floral DressReplyDelete
Drape Neck CardiganReplyDelete
I like the Mayflower leggings and the Ski Bunny cardiReplyDelete
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i like the Bubblegum Boatneck TopReplyDelete
I would most likely buy a cardigan because I could use a new one to spruce up my wardrobe ty!ReplyDelete


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Subversive is a totally new Eclipse plug-in, that provides you a probability to use supported SVN® clients easily directly from your workbench. Friendly user interface of Subversive makes it much more comfortable to operate repositories. All SVN® operations are supported and there are no difficulties while working with command line from now on.
In this guide you can find almost everything that you expect to find while facing some problems during Subversive usage.
In the first part of this guide, which is called "Getting started" you can get acquainted with SVN®, Subversive and there basic concepts. The "Subversion (SVN)" part is recommended to read to everyone who has no experience in working with Subversion® or even other version control systems. In the "About Subversive" part you'll find how to install, update, manage and integrate with other compatible plugins. Also you can get a closer look on plug-in itself, its architecture and extension points.
In the Preferences part you can get an information on configuring preferences, referred to Subversive plug-in.
The last, the biggest and the most filled with useful information part is the Team support with SVN one. You'll find there the quick tour through the Subversion® usage in team programming, a lot of information on Subversive views, perspectives, dialogs, wizards, supported actions, repository layouts and other features with tips from the specialist in this branch.
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The initial release of the CSU Dominguez Hills iToros Mobile application was officially announced during the Spring Semester of 2013. Our latest version, 3.5 was released March 2018 and includes a re-designed and enhanced framework along with improved performance. iToros Mobile 3.5 includes new features such as saving your favorite apps on the springboard/home screen, new computer labs, new framework, new search capabilities, new directory search, and an updated map display.
The app is the creation of a small team of application support personnel within the Division of Information Technology. Analyst - Developer, Abdul Hameed Raja Mohamed and My.CSUDH.edu Portal Administrator, Ed Liao spent nearly 15 months researching, developing and spending time with our campus community to create a useful on-the-go mobile platform that serves the needs of CSUDH students, faculty and staff.
The iToros Mobile application employs a cross-platform hybrid based technology as opposed to a native or strictly web-based app. This means that a portion of the application is downloaded to the device from an app store and then connects via the device web browser engine to extract and display information when needed. This approach allows the CSU Dominguez Hils I.T. web team more control over the application, while allowing the application native-like access to device capabilities such as camera and local storage.
Apple iOS: The iToros Mobile iOS application was constructed based upon the jQuery Mobile Framework toolset, using XCode and Cordova SDK for iOS, along with programming languages such C#, HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript.
Google Android OS: The iToros Mobile Android application was developed using jQuery Mobile Framework with Android SDK, along with programming tools and languages, including Eclipse IDE, HTML5 and CSS3 and Java/JavaScript.
Security: iToros Mobile uses an open source federated identity management solution known as Shibboleth, along with Lightweight Directory Open Access Protocol (LDAP) to securely authenticate student users. This solution allows for Single Sign-On capabilities between student email and the MyCSUDH mobile portal. Access to these secured areas can be terminated through a user invoked log out capability or through automatic session time-out features.
App Features: iToros Mobile provides iOS and Android based smartphone and tablet users with ease of access to information such as campus events and news, library resources, job opportunities, maps, course catalog search, student email, MyCSUDH mobile portal and more. Users will also find support options, such as mobile FAQs, access to helpdesk support, ability to provide the mobile support team feedback or even access to the campus directory to search for faculty or staff. NEW in Version 3.0; the application now includes search functionality, campus emergency preparedness information, and the ability to save your favorite apps to the springboard.
See a full list of features and details.
Mobile Portal: The MyCSUDH mobile portal application provides students with a convenient view of a subset of PeopleSoft CMS student data. Students are able to check their class schedules, view their grades, verify enrollment appointments, check financial aid details, view current and future financial obligations owed to CSUDH, along with the ability to check holds and To Do List items. The MyCSUDH mobile portal application also provides students the ability to provide feedback to their learning success by taking part in the campus Perceived Teaching Effectiveness (PTE) Survey process, with direct access to the survey database.
The iToros Mobile web team continuously strives to reach out to the campus community for feedback and input on mobile development through open forums, online surveys and through the in-app Feedback option. Their attention is currently focued on feature enhancements and upgrades that will futher expand the mobile experience for the student and the campus community.
The application can be downloaded to Android and iOS supported devices via the Google Play or Apple iTunes stores.
iPhone/iPad Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. IOS version 6.0 or newer. Features require WiFi or 3G/4G network connection.
Android Requirements: Compatible with most Android enabled smartphones and tablets. Android version 4.2 or newer. Features require WiFi or 3G/4G network connection.
No. The application is currently only available for download to Android and iOS supported devices. The iToros Mobile development team is constantly monitoring market trends and statistics and may consider supporting other platforms in the future.
Absolutely! The CSU Dominguez Hills web team is always welcoming feedback. This information can be submitted through the iToros Mobile app under HelpDesk -> Options or by visiting the https://www.csudh.edu/mobilehelp website. From here, you will also find a full list of FAQs.
To learn more about iToros Mobile or to download the application to your supported device, please visit our mobile help page.
Total Android/iOS Device Installs: 7,755


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Illinois Supreme Court approves cameras for courts in McLean County
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[December 13, 2012]
CHICAGO -- Chief Justice Thomas
L. Kilbride of the Illinois Supreme Court and Chief Judge Elizabeth
A. Robb of the 11th Judicial Circuit announced Tuesday that news
cameras and microphones will be allowed in trial courtrooms in
McLean County under a pilot program approved by the Supreme Court
earlier this year.
"I am pleased that Chief
Judge Robb has applied and my colleagues on the Supreme Court have
approved the 11th Circuit to take part in the project," said
Kilbride. "The chief judge has told me that lawyers, judges and
media have all met in preparation to implement the project and that
those discussions have been very positive.
"Cameras and microphones in the courtroom have now expanded to
nearly one-quarter of the counties in Illinois. With the continued
increase in participation, the highest priority of the pilot project
remains to balance carefully greater openness and access to our
courts with dignity for the process and the guaranteed rights of all
to a fair trial."
McLean County is the first county in central Illinois to
participate in the pilot project.
"It is a step forward that Chief Judge Robb and the judges in the
11th Circuit have embraced the pilot project," said Justice Rita B.
Garman, whose 4th Judicial District includes the circuit. "It gives
another media market, this one in central Illinois, the opportunity
to give citizens a real glimpse of what happens in our courtrooms,
rather than some fictionalized account on TV.
"The Supreme Court's policy regarding cameras in the courtroom is
designed to carefully balance a defendant's right to a fair trial
with the important role of the media to inform the public. I am
confident that the preparations made by Judge Robb and her
colleagues will ensure that both of these goals are well served."
The order is effective immediately.
The 11th Circuit is comprised of Ford, Livingston, McLean and
Woodford counties, but for now Robb asked that the experimental
program proceed only in McLean County to provide a model before it
is expanded to other courtrooms in the circuit.
After several consultations with area media, Robb also asked that
one courtroom in McLean County be designated as the courtroom where
audio and video recording would occur under the Supreme Court's
pilot project. Still photography would be allowed in all McLean
County courtrooms.
Robb has taken careful steps in trying to ensure that the
transition to allowing cameras in McLean County will go smoothly.
"A subcommittee of judges in the 11th Circuit has met on several
occasions with media representatives and the local bar to discuss
extended media coverage in the circuit courts," she said. "We have
had very positive discussions and are looking forward to serving as
a pilot in central Illinois and sharing our experiences with the
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The Supreme Court order approving the project in the 11th Circuit
requires that a judge presiding over a proceeding in which cameras
or audio are allowed file a report with the chief judge of the
circuit, the chief justice and with Garman.
Kilbride announced on Jan. 24 the Supreme Court's approval of an
experimental program to allow news media cameras and audio in trial
courtrooms upon the request of the chief judge of the circuit.
The Supreme Court has allowed cameras to broadcast its own oral
arguments and those of the Illinois Appellate Court since 1983. At
that time, however, the court specifically rejected allowing news
cameras during trial proceedings, and the issue made little headway
until Kilbride asked his fellow justices to take another look.
The 14th Judicial Circuit in northwestern Illinois was the first
to be approved for cameras. Chief Judge Jeffrey W. O'Connor of the
14th Circuit already has implemented a policy, and cameras have been
allowed in several proceedings there, including the murder trial of
Nicholas Sheley in late September.
McLean County in the 11th Judicial Circuit joins DuPage County in
the 18th Judicial Circuit; Alexander, Jackson, Johnson, Massac,
Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union and Williamson counties in the 1st
Judicial Circuit; Boone and Winnebago counties in the 17th Judicial
Circuit; Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle and Stephenson counties in
the 15th Judicial Circuit; Madison County in the 3rd Judicial
Circuit; Kankakee County in the 21st Judicial Circuit; and Henry,
Mercer, Rock Island and Whiteside counties in the 14th Judicial
Circuit, where extended media coverage was approved earlier by the
Supreme Court.
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Illinois Supreme Court]
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Hi there, I'm wondering how to do what seems like a fairly simple task. I want each thread to increment an integer, so that if 30 threads are run on a the gpu device, the counter will be 30.
I'm assigning the integer counter as global memory ( __global int* _nsamp) and using a simple
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text: Aston Martin Racing News Tags AMOC Awards Brand Extension Centenary Corporate Dealers Events Films Gaydon GTE Heritage le mans Licensees Models Motor Shows Nürburgring Partnerships People Promotion Q by Aston Martin Racing Social Media Videos Double Podium for Aston Martin Racing at Spa-Francorchamps Published: May 03, 2014 Tags: Racing by Neil Allison Aston Martin Racing has finished in second and third in the GTE Am class at the second round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) – the Six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps – with its #98 NorthWest Vantage GTE and #95 Young Driver Vantage GTE, respectively. Spa-Francorchamps, 3 May 2014 - Aston Martin Racing has finished in second and third in the GTE Am class at the second round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) – the Six Hours of Spa-Francorchamps – with its #98 NorthWest Vantage GTE and #95 Young Driver Vantage GTE, respectively. Despite a difficult qualifying session, the #95 with Richie Stanaway (NZ) behind the wheel climbed from eighth to first within the first hour of the race. Hot on his heels, Pedro Lamy in the #98, climbed to second place and the pair extended their lead over the rest of the pack. "The plan was to get to the front and extend the lead before handing over to David and then Kristian for double stints," explains Stanaway, who drove alongside David Heinemeier Hansson (DN) and Kristian Poulsen (DN). "It worked well and both of my team-mates did a fantastic job to stay within the top three for the entire race; leading for much of it." As the chequered flag waved, the #95 crossed the GTE Am finish line in second place, leaving the team leading the WEC GTE Am teams and drivers championships. The #98 of Lamy, Christoffer Nygaard (DN) and Paul Dalla Lana (CA) finished close behind in third. In the GTE Pro class, the #97 Gulf-liveried Vantage GTE of Darren Turner (GB), Stefan Mücke (DE) and Bruno Senna (BR) started the race from second on the grid and planned a double-stint strategy. "We double-stinted drivers and tyres in order to save time in the pit stops," explains Mücke. "Of course, you then run the gamble of the tyres dropping off and the competition making gains on fresh rubber." The gamble paid off and, after the first stint, #97 was leading the race. However, despite good strategy and impressive driving, the fuel restrictions applied to the Vantage GTE meant the team was forced to complete an extra pit at the end of the race, costing them a podium position. "It's been a very tough race," comments Senna. "We were pushing hard to make an aggressive strategy work - Porsche and Ferrari had the upper-hand and we therefore needed to try and beat them through tactics." In the #99 sister-car, Fernando Rees (BR) started the race in fifth but, by the end of the first hour, was up into third, after two impressive overtaking maneuvers. After adopting the same pit strategy as the #97, it emerged in second, a position Rees held until handing over to Darryl O'Young (CN). Despite a great opening stint from O'Young, the aggressive strategy took its toll on the car's tyres and he was left unable to fend off the competition. He handed over to MacDowall in fifth place, the position the car held until the end. "It was clear from practice that we didn't have the pace to take the fight to our competitors in terms of outright lap time," comments Team Principal John Gaw. "We continue to adapt to the additional ride height that we have to run this year, so we planned aggressive strategies on tyres and fuel to compensate. However each of the cars had to make one additional stop versus the competition and this ruled us out from the class wins this weekend. "But, it's a long year and collecting points in the championship is always critical. Of course, we now go back to base and continue to focus on developing solutions to improve our competitiveness ahead of Le Mans." The 24 Hours of Le Mans starts on 1 June with the official test day. The 24-hour race starts a fortnight later on the 14 June. Related Articles Aston Martin Qualifies Second in Six Hours of Spa Back to all news items Share Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linked In Downloads Languages This article is available in the following languages: - English Cars Teams Series Partners History News Contact


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The saying "She who teaches others, teaches herself" is very true, not only because constant repetition helps impress facts indelibly on the mind, but also because the process of teaching itself gives greater insight into the subject taught. Selfishly, this is sometimes the reason Marc and I take on new coaching clients and write new personal development articles, even when our schedules are full. The strategies we teach help us grow too.
One of the strategies we teach over and over again is self-inquiry or self reflection – which is basically the art of asking ourselves the right questions. Why is this strategy so important? Because the questions we ask ourselves become thoughts. Thoughts then become words. Words become actions. Actions become character. And character changes everything.
Truth be told, when times get tough and big problems arise, as they inevitably will, it is the strength of our character that sees us through.
And since our character is directly influenced by what we say to (and ask of) ourselves on a daily basis, I want you to think about how you've been speaking to yourself lately. Have you been using the empowering, encouraging words you would speak to a friend? Or the belittling remarks you would shout to an enemy if you had no heart? Or the negative remarks about life you might utter if you had no faith?
All day long you speak silently to yourself, and a part of you believes every word. Which is why it's important to stay mindful when problems arise, and meditate on these questions:
- What could you be positive and happy about right now, if you really wanted to? – Your greatest weapon against stress and negativity is your ability to choose one thought over another. Happiness escapes from those who refuse to see the good in what they have. When life gives you every reason to be negative, think positive.
- What's one problem you're thankful you don't have right now? – Smile, not because life has been easy, perfect, or exactly as you had anticipated, but because you choose to be happy and thankful for all the good things you do have, and all the problems you know you don't have.
- What do you need to stop thinking and saying to yourself? – Stop discrediting yourself for everything you aren't, and start giving yourself credit for everything you ARE. We have to learn to be our own best friends, because sometimes we fall too easily into the trap of being our own worst enemies.
- What are you holding on to that you need to let go of? – One of the hardest lessons in life is letting go – whether it's guilt, anger, love or loss. Change is never easy – you fight to hold on and you fight to let go. But oftentimes letting go is the healthiest path forward. It clears out toxic thoughts from the past. You've got to emotionally free yourself from the things that once meant a lot to you, so you can move beyond the past and the pain it brings you. Again, it takes hard work to let go and refocus your thoughts, but it's worth every bit of effort you can muster.
- Will you blame others and deny responsibility? Or will you create an action plan to move forward on your own terms? – Imagine how much more effective and happy you'd be if, instead of denying, blaming, dreading and fighting against certain situations and tasks, you simply got them handled.
- How can you respond from a place of clarity and strength, rather than thoughtlessly reacting to this experience? – Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask yourself if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future. And remember that our character is often most evident in our highs and lows. Be humble at the mountaintops, be strong in the valleys, and be faithful in between.
- How can you be of service to this person or situation, and yourself, so that everyone feels buoyed, rather than weighed down? – Life is a gift, and it offers us the privilege, opportunity, and responsibility to give something back by becoming more. Thus, the best way to find yourself when times are tough is to lose yourself in the service of a cause greater than yourself.
- Are you placing lots of expectations on yourself or others? Are these expectations serving you or hurting you? – Expectations are like fine pottery – the harder you hold on to them, the more likely they are to crack. Remember this. You will find life a lot easier when you lower your expectations. Let go a little, and appreciate your life and relationships for what they are.
- Who, or what, needs your forgiveness? – Forgiveness doesn't always lead to healed relationships and situations. Some relationships and situations aren't meant to be. Forgive anyway, and let what's meant to be, BE. Go ahead and set yourself free. When you hold resentment toward another entity, you are bound to that person or condition by an emotional link that is stronger than steel. Forgiveness is the only way to dissolve that link and break free.
- What do you now know better for next time? – Don't let your fear of past events affect the outcome of your future. Live for what today has to offer, not what yesterday has taken away. There will always be obstacles, but we are confined most often by the walls we build ourselves. What we see depends on how we look at it. Forget what you've lost and focus on what you've learned.
Life is full of uncontrollable circumstances; the only thing we can control is how we choose to respond. When you really take the time to think about it, everything happening around us is neutral and meaningless up until the point that we give it meaning. And the questions we ask ourselves drive the meaning we create.
In any situation, it's about choosing: Will I allow this to upset me? Will I choose to make this bad or good? Will I choose to stay or walk away? Will I choose to yell or whisper? Will I choose to react or take the time to respond?
Bottom line: The questions we ask ourselves drive our behavior, and our behavior is a little thing that makes a big difference. To a great extent, we create our fate every single day… and most of the ills we suffer from are directly traceable to our own (controllable) behavior.
Your turn…
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Troy is a town in Cheshire county, New Hampshire. It was formed in 1815 and has gone by the following other name/s: Marlborough. For more information, contact the county at P.O. Box 249, Troy 03465. On the attached map, Troy is shown as 17 in Cheshire.
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The Naropa Board of Trustees has appointed John Whitehouse Cobb, former President of Naropa University from 1993 – 2003, to serve as Acting President, effective October 17, 2011 - July 15, 2012. He was elected to serve on the Board of Trustees as of May 2012.
John Whitehouse Cobb graduated from Harvard College in 1966 and Columbia Law School in 1969. He worked as a VISTA lawyer with Colorado Rural Legal Services, serving migrant farm workers and low income groups. He continued to work in the public sector as a staff attorney for DNA, the Navajo Legal Aid Program in Shiprock, New Mexico, and later as Director of Litigation and Training for Pine Tree Legal Assistance in Bangor, ME (1976-80). Returning to Colorado, he served as the Director of the Colorado Coalition of Legal Services Programs and Western Regional Training Center in Denver from 1980–83 and was a founder of the Legal Aid Foundation of Colorado.
He then was in private practice in Boulder for ten years, until he was appointed President of Naropa University in January, 1993. He served in that capacity until June, 2003, presiding during a time of significant student growth and expansion of programs and physical plant. The Naropa Institute became Naropa University during his tenure. He served on Naropa's Board of Trustees from 1985 to 2003.
He also designed and taught a course in leadership: "The Art and Ethic of Leadership" in Naropa's MA Environmental Leadership Program, and "Freedom is Just Another Word: The Evolution of the Bill of Rights" in the college.
He is the author of two books of poetry: Searching for the Moment: Poems on Occasion at Naropa University(fosilpres 2003) and Footnotes to the Inexplicable: A Memoir in Verse (Slickrock Press 2007). He is the proud holder of an honorary MFA from the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University.
He is married to Bayard Cobb, and they have a son and two grandchildren. Bayard and John have been actively involved in the establishment of the Peace Studies degree program at Naropa. Their support led the Board of Trustees to create the Bayard and John Cobb Annual Peace Lecture. He continues to teach "Law, Human Rights and Social Change" in Peace Studies.


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The Hamptons Union, Thursday, October 30, 1908
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A disastrous fire, discovered at 7 O'clock Friday evening, quickly consumed the New Boar's Head, a summer hotel at Hampton Beach, of which James Fuller of Amesbury Mass. was lessee.
The house was closed for the winter, but was visited Friday by its lessee.
The house, which stood at the base of Boar's Head, was built about sixty years ago and was long known as the Granite House. It was leased and renamed by the late Stebbins H. Dumas upon the burning of his noted Boar's Head house on the summit of the head. Under Mr. Fuller's management, it has especially catered to automobile parties. Three seasons ago it was the headquarters of the New Hampshire Automobile club.
The beach hydrant services could not avert the destruction of the house, which with most of its contents burned like a veritable tinder box. The loss is estimated at $12,000 or more, insurance unknown.
Friday night an automobile party of ten was having a dinner there, when a neighbor rushed in, shouting that the building was on fire. All the guests and the family of J. H. Fuller, manager of the hotel, and the servants made their escape uninjured, although some of them lost articles of clothing. Part of the furnishings of the hotel were saved. The cause of the fire is unknown but it started apparently from the chimney of the kitchen range. The total loss on the building and furnishings will exceed $15,000, part of which is covered by insurance. The building was owned by E. J. Butler trustees of Boston and has been occupied by Mr. Fuller for the last six years.
Streams connected with the standpipe belonging to the Hampton Water Company, at the rear of the hotel, prevented the entire destruction of the building.


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Ryan Andresen, 18, of Moraga, Calif., in New York on Oct. 12. After completing the requirements for the Boy Scouts' top honor, the Eagle rank, he was denied the award because he is gay. The organization has a longstanding, controversial policy banning gay Scouts and leaders.
NEW YORK -- On his 18th birthday, Ryan Andresen received a symbol of the Boy Scouts' highest honor, which the national organization had denied him because he is gay: an Eagle Scout pin.
He got it on Monday from another Eagle Scout, Matthew Kimball, 30, who was also in his troop years ago and publicly came out as gay after learning about his fellow Scout's plight.
"I look at it; it just gives me hope," Andresen, of Moraga, Calif., told NBC News on Friday during a visit to New York. "I see it as there's people out there that support me and care about me and believe that I earned it. And it also shows me that things are happening, change is happening, there's hope in the Boy Scouts to change this policy."
Andresen learned more than a week ago from his father, Eric, that the Scoutmaster of Troop 212 would not be signing off on his Eagle application even though he'd completed the requirements. The father said the Scoutmaster told him he was grappling with the conflict between Ryan's sexual orientation and the policy set by the national organization that bans Gay Scouts and leaders.
The Scoutmaster has not responded to emails or a phone call seeking comment. Andresen said he had found his father crying over the rejection, which he then explained to him.
"It's not fair that gay people can't go through it and can't get the recognition," he said. "It's especially not fair that people like me can go through the whole entire program, you know, do everything and get all the way to the Eagle award and at the very last minute be told they can't get it. It's totally devastating, it's terrible … that's bullying."
Andresen came out in July to his fellow Scouts in a letter that was focused on bullying in the troop. But he said his Scoutmaster knew before then that he was gay and had encouraged him to stick with the troop when he had thought about not pursuing his Eagle Scout rank.
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Andresen shows an Eagle pin given to him by Matthew Kimball, a fellow member of his Troop 212. Kimball, 30, publicly came out as gay after learning that Andresen was denied his Eagle award because he is gay. Kimball has asked other Scouts to send in their pins for the teen.
His final Eagle Scout project focused on bullying. Named the "tolerance wall," it consists of 288 tiles depicting acts of kindness and is displayed at his middle school, where he says he endured name calling over his sexual orientation. He said he also was bullied in the Boy Scouts because he was gay.
Speaking about the bullying brought his mom, Karen, to tears.
"It's hard … when you're a mom and your kids are, you know, suffering in pain," she said, adding that the Eagle Scout denial "was like the final straw because we were all in such shock about this decision. And I didn't want Ryan to go down to a bad place again and be so depressed, and so I just had to step in and be his advocate."
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The Boy Scouts of America have a longstanding policy denying membership to gay leaders and Scouts, which they reaffirmed earlier this year after a two-year confidential review of the controversial ban.
"While a majority of our membership agrees with our policy, we fully understand no single policy will accommodate the many diverse views among our membership or society," BSA spokesman, Deron Smith, said in an email in August.
The organization said last week in a statement that because of Andresen's sexual orientation and that he did not agree to Scouting's principle of "Duty to God," "he is no longer eligible for membership in Scouting."
But the family has disputed that, saying the only reason Andresen was denied the rank is "because the Boy Scouts of America has a problem with Ryan being gay."
Andresen has had his emotional ups and downs since he learned he wouldn't get his Eagle, though is family is still appealing that decision and Karen Andresen started an online petition calling for him to get the award. He is also hurt that his Scoutmaster has not responded to a letter he wrote him.
"He still won't talk to me and, it's sad," he said. "He was a huge role model to me so it's devastating. I really looked up to him."
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Andresen said he has received some critical messages online that he was bullying the Scoutmaster.
"I apologized that it looked that way and I said that this is not what I'm trying to do and I'm very against bullying," he said. "I'm not targeting anyone. I love Boy Scouts. I love the boys in my troop and I really just want this policy to change."
To earn the Eagle rank, which is in its 100th year, Scouts must progress through five lower ranks, earn 21 merit badges and serve six months in a leadership position, among completing other tasks. More than two million young men have received the Eagle rank.
Kimball, who started a campaign to collect Eagle regalia for Andresen, said he has gotten up to 170 pledges of pins. Scouts for Equality said last week that some 300 Eagle Scouts had returned their regalia to the Boy Scouts in protest since mid-July.
But many other Eagle Scouts have said they agreed with the policy.
Brian Groenig, 36, of Lake Stevens, Wash., said he backs the BSA's decision.
"This is an organization that has set 'their own' standards and set 'their own' values. All those (who) want to join are only asked that they live by those standards and values.We're not forcing it upon anyone … but it is a private organization that can choose what they will and will not accept," Groenig, a charter organization representative with his troop, told NBC News in an email. "I find comfort in knowing there are organization that won't bend and conform to the 'social norm' just because of peer pressure and political positioning."
A spokesman for the Boy Scouts of America, Deron Smith, said 50,000 Scouts earn the Eagle rank every year. He said in August that a "few" had returned their medals, badges or certificates since the membership policy announcement. On Tuesday, he said he didn't have an update on numbers of regalia returned, but noted such items were either kept at the national office or stored in the National Scouting Museum.
Andresen said he is looking forward to returning to high school and being out of the spotlight, though he knows this experience has changed the course of his life. He initially thought he would go into the family business after college, but now has some new ideas.
"What if I could help people when I'm older and share my experiences?" he asked. "It's really just making me thing about all of that. … I don't have a good idea of what I'm going to do going forward, but I definitely think this is going to be a part of it."
If you are a current or former member of the Boy Scouts and would like to share your thoughts on the membership policy, you can email the reporter at email@example.com.


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Dear Annie: My ex-husband and I have been divorced for three years. It was his idea. He cheated on me with several women.
His family, however, was extremely cruel, calling me all kinds of names and telling me I was a terrible mother and the worst thing that ever happened to them. Now they won't speak to me. I was hurt and shocked by their treatment, because I thought we were friends. Not to mention, it was my ex's behavior that caused the divorce. I assume he lied to them and made them believe it was my fault. My ex-husband lives far away and only sees the children once or twice a year. He's also more than $40,000 behind on his child support. His family lives closer, and they want to come over and see the kids on their own. My ex says his father is ill, and they don't know how much time he has left. So far, I have refused. I have no legal obligation to his family.
The truth is, I would love for the children to have a relationship with his family, but I can't get over how nasty they have been to me. They have never apologized for their behavior or reached out and tried to mend fences. On the rare occasion when my ex is in town, he will bring them to see the kids, but they still won't speak to me.
My ex tells me that I am only punishing the children by not letting them see his family. Is it wrong for me to keep my kids away from people who have been so terrible? I worry about the lies my former in-laws would tell them.
— Still Hurt
Dear Still: You are holding all the cards here. Offer a supervised visitation for the grandparents. Tell them they can see the children provided they treat you civilly and behave appropriately. You will be present the entire time, and if they say or do anything untoward, that ends the visit. This allows the kids to see their grandparents, and it prevents the lies. In time, it may also heal some of the open wounds.
Dear Annie: No one could love animals more than I do. I have had pets all my life and have served on humane society boards. Having said this, let me ask all of you pet lovers this question: How would you feel if I walked into your house and relieved myself on your carpeting or hardwood floor?
This is an advisory to all those pet owners who take undisciplined animals into other people's homes: Please don't. It is neither right nor fair. Yes, Fluffy may be just too cute, but not when she is urinating on my rugs.
A home is frequently the largest investment most of us make, and having it damaged by undisciplined animals is just plain wrong. If you must travel with a pet that is not housebroken, use a portable cage or kennel to confine the animal.
— Animal Lover
Dear Animal Lover: Many people consider their pets to be their children, but they would be appalled if a child were permitted to soil their carpet. We hope your letter will inspire them to be equally considerate when it comes to their animal companions.
Dear Annie: Instead of telling "Plus-Sized Good Catch" that people tend to judge one's outward appearance, you should have told her that there are online groups made for men who love large women.
And when you printed a bunch of letters in response, only one was from a man who likes large women, but I know my husband wrote you, too. Why didn't you print his?
— La Crescenta, Calif.
Dear La Crescenta: We are glad your husband wrote, but unfortunately, we can only print a fraction of the thousands of letters we receive. We try to keep our responses representative of the mail that comes in.
Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailboxcomcast.net, or write to: Annie's Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.


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French language
French language, member of the Romance group of the Italic subfamily of the Indo-European family of languages (see Romance languages). It is spoken as a first language by more than 70 million people, chiefly in France (55 million speakers), Belgium (3 million), Switzerland (1.5 million), former French and Belgian colonies in Africa (5 million), and Canada (6.5 million). French probably ranks next after English as a second tongue. Having served as an international language in diplomacy and commerce as well as among educated people during the last few centuries, it still enjoys great prestige culturally and is one of the languages used officially by the United Nations.
Sections in this article:
- Introduction
- Distinctive Features
- History of French
- Bibliography
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Brett Ratner has resigned as producer of next year's Academy Awards, following controversy over having used a gay slur over the weekend.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said the 42-year-old filmmaker submitted his resignation Tuesday.
The announcement came a day after Ratner apologized for having said "rehearsal is for f---" at a "Tower Heist" screening in Hollywood. He also recently raised eyebrows for lying about sexual exploits with actress Olivia Munn.
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Ratner "did the right thing for the academy and for himself," Academy President Tom Sherak said. "Brett is a good person, but his comments were unacceptable."
Ratner was named Oscar producer in August along with TV veteran Don Mischer. He is credited with bringing on Eddie Murphy as host. It was unclear if the veteran screen star was still committed to the gig.
In an open letter explaining his resignation, Ratner said he'd received, "a well-deserved earful from many of the people I admire most in this industry expressing their outrage and disappointment over the hurtful and stupid things I said in a number of recent media appearances.
"To them, and to everyone I've hurt and offended, I'd like to apologize publicly and unreservedly," he wrote, EW reported.
Ratner said it pained him "deeply" that he had hurt people in the LGBT community. He pledged to work with GLAAD in a dialogue to "increase awareness of the important and troubling issues this episode has raised."
"I should have known this all along, but at least I know it now: words do matter," Ratner wrote. "Having love in your heart doesn't count for much if what comes out of your mouth is ugly and bigoted."
Ratner called resigning from the Academy Awards telecast a "first step."


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Bombay Chaat and Dosa is a Pure Vegetarian Fast Food South, West and North Indian Restaurant and serves foods from different parts of India and authentic Street Foods of Bombay is the food sold by hawkers from portable stalls in Bombay. It is one of the characteristics of the city. The city is known for its distinctive street foods. Although street food is common all over India, street food in Bombay is noted because people from all economic classes eat on the roadside almost round the clock and it is sometimes felt that the taste of street food is better than restaurants in the city. Many Bombayites like a small snack on the road in the evening. People of Mumbai cut across barriers of class, religion, gender and ethnicity are passionate about street food. We serve you purely vegetarian food and give you the true flavours of Street Foods of Bombay. However, there are more than these that can treat the taste buds.
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Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj & More: Who Will Judge 'American Idol'?
From the cool (Miley Cyrus) to the crazy (Charlie Sheen), we're rounding up all the potential new 'Idol' judges. Vote away!
With the news that neither Steven Tyler nor Jennifer Lopez are returning as American Idol judges in season 12, producers are scrambling to find replacements for the panel. And while it's anyone's guess what the actual table will look like come January, some big names have already been dropped, including Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj. Oh, and literally every other entertainer in Hollywood.
I'm not kidding. Everyone from Lady Gaga to Elton John to will.i.am has been offered up as a possibility.
Former Idol runner-up Adam Lambert was one of the first names to be floated out in the universe, but while it was originally reported that he and Idol had begun discussions, he issued a statement to clear the air.
"Idol has an amazing history of introducing great musical talent, and I was very fortunate to have had the Idol stage play a big part in my career," Adam told The Hollywood Reporter. "IF Idol wants to talk to me about judging, I'd be more than flattered to have that conversation."
Katy Perry has also been approached, but it sounds like she'd rather focus on growing her music career, a decision I totally admire.
"People have reached out to me about the possibility of being involved," she told THR. "And it's not right for me yet."
And in crazier news, Idol's head honcho Nigel Lythgoe has said he'd also like to see Jerry Lewis and Charlie Sheen join the mix.
So, America, cast your vote and tell us who YOU think deserves a seat at the Idol table!
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