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The human rights industry was up in arms the other day over the fact that a company supplying 'halal' meals to prisoners was providing meat with pork DNA in it, not pig meat as such, just the DNA, or rather traces of it.
Mail. (usual caveats)
The Ministry of Justice has suspended a prison meat supplier after it was discovered that Halal pies and pasties may have contained traces of pork DNA.
The meat had been sourced from a properly Halal certificated caterer, however an investigation showed that the products could have contained traces of non-Halal meat, including pork.
The consumption of pork is forbidden under Islamic law, and all of the contaminated products have been withdrawn with immediate effect, the Ministry said.
It does rather strike me as pandering to prisoners by allowing them a 'special' diet over and above normal prison fare. After all, it's not like halal is an especially healthy option and certainly it does smack of privilege to demand that your religion is pandered to in prison. After all, most religions tell you that you shouldn't break the law in a way that you end up in prison (yes I know about political prisoners, but we don't officially have them) So it does seem that if you break the law, get caught, get convicted you face the consequences of not having a religious dietary requirement met by the state. My point of view tends to be unless there's a medical requirement for a diet, you take what you're given and be grateful. That includes vegetarians too. If you're so wrapped up in your beliefs that you want to starve yourself to death then that's your look out, not the states (or mine come to that)
Chris Grayling the Justice Secretary when asked about prisons, he said he wanted them to be "spartan, but humane, a place people don't have a particular desire to come back to". Perhaps if we weren't pandering to their every whim they wouldn't.
In the end it really ought to come down to don't do the crime, if you can't do the time.


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Creating a compelling and enjoyable open world experience is more than just giving the player as much real estate technologically possible to play in. It's a delicate balancing act between character and scale. Somewhere between Grand Theft Auto's size and Yakuza's personality lies Sleeping Dogs.
That's not to say that Grand Theft Auto IV or Yakuza 4 aren't both excellent titles in their own right. The former is one of the finest open world experiences available in gaming; the latter a more intimate experience that oozes character and atmosphere. Some gamers prefer size, others immersion.
But for the gamer that wants the best of both open worlds? Sleeping Dogs is their game.

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An Interview with Drew Eckhardt
Welcome to the unexpurgated version of Linux Journal's Linux Kernel Who's Who. If you haven't yet seen our June 2000 issue, which features 40 profiles of some of the kernel's pioneers (hackers like Lars Wirzenius, Pauline Middlelink and, of course, Linus Torvalds), make sure you get a copy from your nearest newsstand - or your nearest Linux Journal web site. If you have already read the profiles, then our unexpurgated versions of the original interviews, which were e-mailed to each major contributor to the Linux kernel, may reveal a few surprises, and a lot more detail.
We'll be posting the original interviews here on the Linux Journal web site over the next several weeks. So sit back, and enjoy a few words from some of the folks who helped make Linux possible!
--David Penn
Linux Journal: How did you first learn about Linux? What were you doing in your own life at the time?
Drew Eckhardt: I saw a Usenet posting from Linus along the lines of "I've thrown together this Minix-like system to teach myself about the i86 architecture. You guys might want to check it out ..." I was an 18-year-old student studying computer science at the University of Colorado. One condition attached to my Woz scholarship was working for the university as a jack-of-all-trades system administrator, with Evi Nemeth as my boss. She gave me a login, told me about the man command, explained sudo, and let me loose with root access in the CU-CS undergraduate lab.
It didn't take long for me to decide that UNIX was hacker friendly - "hacker" in the classical meaning of cobbling bits and pieces together in an elegant manner to make them do interesting things.
LJ: What attracted you to it, compared to FreeBSD, proprietary UNIX systems, or lucrative areas such as Windows? What made you want to help with development?
Drew: At that time, the only freely redistributable BSD was the Jolitzes' project. They said that since it was a research system, it didn't matter if it ran on everyone's system, and weren't accepting patches. At the other extreme, Linus accepted my changes to the boot blocks and IDE/WD1003 driver and had new releases out within the day. Since I wanted to have UNIX on my machine without spending rent money on more (supported) hardware, I preferred Linus' approach. Later, Linux ran better on small systems, I had inertia, and the AT&T lawsuit kept me away from the BSDs.
At that time, I'd never run any of the commercial PC Unices. Later, I used SCO in a commercial environment and found it slower and less stable than Linux. Money wasn't really a consideration. I started doing UNIX in my free time because its interfaces and tools were more programmer friendly and elegant than the Microsoft products. Recently, I've discovered that competent people's salaries are more a function of their negotiating skills than the area(s) they've decided to work in.
With regard to development, I wanted to run some free UNIX on my hardware. Since I didn't like what Bill Jolitz was doing, that meant Linux. When I first got it, the boot blocks didn't work on my system (I converted the source to A86 with a Perl script and tweaked them until they worked). After that, the disk driver wouldn't come up when the system had non-IDE/WD1003 drives. Linux worked well on my 45M MFM drive, although I figured it would work better with my 85M SCSI drive.
I was too impatient to wait for someone to fix these problems, and solutions (albeit not necessarily the most correct or elegant) weren't too difficult. Farther on, I continued to contribute to the Linux kernel because it was fun. I did the SCSI-HOWTO to cut down on the number of times I answered the same questions in e-mail or on Usenet.
LJ: What part of Linux were you personally interested in and working on? How are you still involved with Linux development?
Drew: The SCSI subsystem. And, no. As I began playing with more interesting projects professionally, I no longer had a void that needed filling in my spare time. Developing for the Linux kernel and user lands would also be too close to what I do at work (proprietary FreeBSD VFS code and user-land system software). The few UNIX hacks I've thrown together at home have been under FreeBSD because of the more coherent build process.
LJ: What was most important to you about Linux? What's the very best thing about Linux?
Drew: It was an opportunity to play with an interesting non-trivial software project. The best thing about Linux is the size of the community, because of the number of programmers within it who've contributed device drivers and user-land ports.
LJ: How important was the GNU project, and how did the GNU Hurd factor in to your thinking? Should Linux be known as GNU/Linux?
Drew: The GNU project was very important, in two ways. One, it provided a usable, free tool chain which allowed anyone to contribute to the project. Two, it demonstrated that large, distributed software projects were viable. There is a third reason, somewhat. All the workstation vendors (Sun, DEC, HP) had used substantial amounts of BSD code and made minimal contributions back to the freely available sources. The GPL has forced companies to contribute their changes back to the Linux effort and to release their drivers in source form, so that bugs can be fixed even if the company is unwilling to do so.
The motivation behind Linux was a useful system. The HURD seemed like it would be a playground to explore interesting ideas, even if they made for a less practical system. With a 4M 386-33, I preferred the "useful system" approach.
"GNU/Linux" was RMS' attempt to exploit the success of Linux. Tom Christiansen looked at how much of his Linux machine was GNU, X consortium, or BSD. If I recall correctly, he found that less than 20% of our code came from the Free Software Foundation. Other sources each contributed more to the distribution he was using.
LJ: What was it like to be working with others over the Internet at a time when several computer luminaries thought that organizing successful software development over the Internet was difficult, if not impossible? Did you realize how revolutionary this approach was?
Drew: In hindsight, the development effort wasn't too different from commercial environments where developers hide in their offices, work on some subsystem and release the code as certain functions are completed. Unfortunately, both those commercial situations and the Linux kernel lack the design and implementation gatherings (I'm reluctant to invoke the negative connotations attached to "meeting") which provide the multiple viewpoints needed for the cleanest, smallest, fastest and most maintainable implementations.
Linux and some commercial projects also suffer from the lack of formal automated regression testing, making it hard to pin down what changes resulted in bugs or performance degradation. Having never worked on a non-trivial project before Linux, I had no baseline to compare it to. I didn't know what was missing from the development process until I lucked into my third, full-time professional position.
LJ: What are you doing with your life now? What's a typical day like? How do you find time for work and Linux, and how do you balance free software with the need to make a living (or the desire to become rich)? What do you do for fun?
Drew: I'm a software engineer. The company I work for builds digital video servers for the broadcast (commercial spot-playout, news show broadcast, east to west coast time delay) and post-production (computer effects) markets. Our boxes run FreeBSD on custom i86 hardware. I'm still single, alternating between periods of dating and swearing off women as an unneeded frustration.
A typical day? Depending on who I'm working with (people playing with the same subsystem working 9-to-5 hours call for an earlier arrival), machine shortages during prime working hours and whether I'm currently suffering from a bicycling addiction that calls for lunchtime rides, I generally head in to work between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Since I'm allergic to commuting, I don't work outside town. Currently, this makes for a 3-mile journey each way by foot, bicycle or motorcycle.
A couple of hours later, I assemble a sandwich or inhale junk food for lunch. Dinner calls for dining out at 7 or 8, with the restaurant selection depending on who's going (I enjoy almost everything except American and European vegetables, although one of my co-worker dining companions can't handle "foofy" garnishes and most foreign food). Assuming no deadlines are coming up, 8-10 hours of work later I go home, feed my fish, and often overdose on pinball.
All said, I make a comfortable living developing in an all free-software environment.
LJ: Who do you think other than Linus has had the most influence over the Linux community, and why?
Drew: Probably Alan Cox, for what he's done with the Linux network code and various other projects.
LJ: What do you think is the most important addition or change needed by Linux in order for it to succeed further? In what direction does Linux development need to go? Where is Linux's future the brightest? What is the #1 biggest threat to Linux today?
Drew: In the server environment, clustering is most important. On the desktop, Microsoft compatibility. As for threats, in the server market, I could say Microsoft because in theory they could produce better server software. On the UNIX desktop, I could say FreeBSD, because its CVS repository makes it much easier to track the latest changes, and its installation is more complete and coherent.
However, there's a lot to be said for inertia. "Everyone knows" Microsoft's operating systems crash often and their server software is insecure and doesn't scale. It will take a lot to overcome that. A lot of people could run one of the BSDs, although they don't offer enough obvious advantages for Joe Average User to switch. Jane Doe is going to install Linux rather than BSD because that's what her friends have and mass media is covering.
LJ: How do you feel about Linux's current popularity? Would you have preferred it stayed contained in the hacker community? Would it have survived on the fringes?
Drew: Sure. Linux would have survived as long as there were developers running it.
LJ: Would it have survived without the IPOs and financial backing? What impact has the commercialization of Linux had? How do you feel about Linux profiteering and the people who make millions off of other people's volunteered efforts?
Drew: Commercialization has given free software credibility, which allowed people to use it in more commercial environments. It's also allowed for a few IPOs, which have enriched a large number of stock portfolios to varying degrees.
With regard to profiteering, I'm a big fan of capitalism. I also tip reasonably when I dine out, and consider tipping the right thing to do. An analog in the Linux community would be more source, service and financial contributions from successful commercial developers.
LJ: How can Linux compete with Microsoft in the desktop sector, and will we be able to hold the commercial sector if we don't take the desktop as well? Can we take the desktop without ruining the spirit of Linux by dumbing it down? Where will our next areas of growth and expansion be?
Drew: Linux can compete with a killer application that doesn't run elsewhere. Historically, platform-specific killer apps have sold many copies of operating systems and the hardware needed to run them. Sonic the Hedgehog sold Sega consoles. Visi-calc sold CP/M and the Z80. Turbo-Tax is the reason many of the most dedicated UNIX users have Microsoft on their machines. Better Windows compatibility or sales of VMware may help too, because they would allow people to run Linux applications without rebooting to run their "needed" Microsoft applications.
Various Unices will remain the choice for dedicated Internet servers as long as the UNIX software is more robust, secure, scalable and faster than Microsoft's offerings. With more solid software from Microsoft, UNIX servers will still remain the choice for some time because of reputation and inertia.
Drool-proofed user interfaces don't preclude expert-friendly interfaces. Apart from AIX, the graphical system administration facilities provided with many workstation Unices still allow you to edit files. Pop-up search boxes can still use regexes. Hieroglyphic icons don't rule out a command line. As long as the UNIX user-land programs aren't replaced, we'll be no worse off, although I'd like to see more flexible (scriptable, regex empowered, etc.) and efficient (educated people can type "find" faster than they can locate a picture that looks a bit like binoculars and click on it) interfaces on new software.
LJ: How do you feel about commercial applications being written for Linux, and proprietary software and protocols in general? Do you run Linux more for philosophical reasons or practical reasons? If something that appeared to be better came along, would people jump ship? Conversely, would we stay with Linux even if it somehow degenerated, took a wrong turn, or stopped progressing?
Drew: Commercial applications for Linux are great. More functionality is good. Free applications would be better, though. In niche markets, we'll always have proprietary software because those markets can't or won't fund new products, and software companies can't guarantee they'll sell the support needed to pay for development after the fact.
In the general consumer market, (proprietary software's) days may be numbered. Legal issues aside, buying shrink-wrapped proprietary software is a bit silly when you can get the same software on a CD for a dollar. I think people pay more to get the packaging, documentation, support and other services available to retail purchasers. Free software formalizes the existing situation and provides benefits to both the software producers (who don't need to develop new products from scratch, allowing for lower labor costs and shorter time to market) and consumers (who can get their bugs fixed and new features developed, even if the original company is willing to do neither).
Proprietary protocols are more likely to have holes which are later exploited by crackers, are a bit immoral and potentially illegal.
LJ: How do you feel about the different licenses? GPL, LGPL, QPL, etc.?
Drew: The GPL has both benefits (it forces companies to distribute derived works under the same terms) and drawbacks (it forces companies to distribute derived works under the same terms).
LJ: Do you think the community should support only open-source/free software? How would the community survive hard times if there were a lag or down time in the continuing success of the open-source methodology? Is the free software philosophy strong enough and with enough adherents to pull us through?
Drew: Even RMS has conceded (through his actions) that the community should support both proprietary and free software. The last time I encountered RMS, his laptop booted using proprietary firmware.
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This responded to the wrong "my-hardware-is-defective" assumption that is so common in a Windows monoculture. I have seen flash drives "fail" countless times. The most common problems are:
- Missing folders
- Missing files
- Impossibility to record data
- Failure to erase some folders
- Inexplicable virus alerts (with the subsequent affirmation "I scanned it with my anti-virus!")
I saw a young woman return her memory stick to a vendor that offered a warranty. She described some of the problems mentioned above. Of course, as Windows users never blame their OS, they have to blame this strange behavior on something and the poor hardware is the one that gets all the kicks. So they complain to vendors.
The vendor, inadvertently, falls into the trap. So, s/he either returns the money or replaces a USB drive that is perfect with a new one. This becomes a truly lousy business that, given the quantity of repetitions, was enough to show red numbers. Hence, the vendor decided not to sell that kind of hardware anymore.
With Linux, I have been able to show many USB flash drive owners that the memory stick is perfect and that the problems listed above are the consequence of virus infections. These infections happen thanks to the weak security of Windows and the ignorance of the user. To get rid of the problem, all you have to do is remove the pesky hidden files...which you achieve with two clicks in Linux. In Windows, well, you need to disable system restore, go to the registry, apply patches, reboot (can't do anything without rebooting, you know?)... You might also need a great deal of good luck and all the charms you can get.
I have a question. What will vendors do once that viruses become more common in, say, memory cards? Of course those will not be perceived as OS problems, either. Are those storage devices going to be banned as well? No wonder why Microsoft could come up with the stupid idea of banning infected computers from the Web...


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By Netani Rika
VILLAGERS on Vanuatu's outer islands have been warned to expect damaging winds of up to 205kmph as Tropical Cyclone Hola heads south towards New Caledonia.
There are no reports of major damage at this stage.
Philip Meto from the National Disaster Management Office told Radio Australia they had received reports that some buildings had been damaged and trees brought down.
The Category Three system passed through central Vanuatu overnight before taking a more southerly track towards neighbouring New Caledonia.
It is expected to intensify and move closer to New Zealand over the next 48 hours.
TC Hola is moving at 11kmph and has winds of over 100kmph at its centre. Meteorologists say wind speeds will intensify.
Tropical Cyclone Warning Number 11 issued by the Vanuatu Meteorology Department, Port Vila at 9:27am VUT Thursday 8 March 2018 for MALAMPA and SHEFA provinces.
At 8am local time today, Severe Tropical Cyclone HOLA [954hPa] Category 3 was located at 17.0 degrees South 165.8 degrees East. This is about 195 KM west southwest of Malekula and 280 KM west northwest of Efate.
In the past 3 hours, Severe Tropical Cyclone HOLA was moving in a west southwest direction at 11 KM/HR (6 knots).
Sustained winds close to the centre are estimated at 150 KM/HR (80 knots).
South 165.3 degrees East within the next 06 hours.
Damaging gale force winds of 75 KM/HR (40 knots) are expected to continue to affect SANMA, PENAMA and TAFEA provinces today.
Destructive storm force winds of 110KM/HR (60 Knots), gusting to 160 KM/HR (85 Knots) are expected to continue to affect MALAMPA and SHEFA provinces today and in the next 12 to 24 hours.
Very destructive hurricane force winds of 145 KM/HR (85 knots), gusting to 205KM/HR (110 knots) are expected over Malekula, Epi, Shepherds and parts of Efate.
New voices for Pacific broadcasts
By Nic Maclellan in Melbourne
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is once again making changes that will affect broadcasting into the Pacific.
From 22 January, ABC's Radio Australia (RA) will introduce a new Pacific Mornings programme, between 6am to 10am. In a significant change, the program will be hosted by two women of Pacific island heritage, Seini Taumoepeau and Tahlea Auliitia.
RA's flagship news and current affairs programme Pacific Beat will be reduced to 25 minutes, with the morning show hosted by Catherine Graue and the afternoon slot maintained by long time broadcaster Bruce Hill.
The changes to RA's broadcasts come after ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie introduced a major restructure of the national broadcaster. These changes have seen the break-up of domestic radio and TV services, with key staff reallocated to three new divisions: news, analysis and investigations; entertainment and specialist content; and regional and local content, focussed on Australia's rural and regional communities.
There is a renewed focus on digital programming and new shows to attract a younger audience. This means keynote news programmes "The World Today" and "PM" have been halved from an hour to just 30 minutes.
ABC management has reacted defensively to criticism that it is "dumbing down" the network, replacing news and current affairs with lifestyle programmes. Judith Whelan, ABC's Head of Spoken Content argued: "It does not amount to a 'dumbing down.' Duration is not the only marker of quality….The changes recognise generational change and the differing preferences among different groups in our community."
As well as the domestic changes, this restructure affects international broadcasting to the Pacific. Former TV producer Kellie Mayo takes over as Managing Editor of ABC Asia Pacific News, while James O'Brien serves as RA Manager.
O'Brien told Islands Business: "As part of the restructure of the ABC, Radio Australia was no longer part of ABC International, but become part of ABC Radio. The first thing that came to me was to do more Pacific programming and that become the task of finding new people."
The capacity of RA to report on the region has been badly damaged by budget cuts over the last five years. In 2014, the ABC lost its contract to manage Australia Network TV, with 80 TV and RA staff losing their jobs, including dedicated Pacific correspondents like Sean Dorney and Campbell Cooney.
Foreign language broadcasting also lost key staff, affecting Tok Pisin broadcasts to Papua New Guinea. French broadcasts to the Pacific were shut down - a striking decision just as New Caledonia and French Polynesia were joining the Pacific Islands Forum as full members! ABC's New Zealand bureau was closed, leaving one dedicated ABC bureau in Port Moresby.
At the time of the 2014 cuts, ABC Chairman Jim Spieglman acknowledged: "A particularly significant loss was the considerable reduction in our specialist journalist capacity….we lost something like 1,000 years of journalist experience, much of it specialised in Asia and the Pacific."
In January 2017, RA's shortwave broadcasting to indigenous Australia and the Pacific was shut down. RA lost more staff last year, including Fiji-born radio and TV executive Clement Paligaru and long-time business correspondent Jemima Garrett, but has been quietly lobbying for new staff and resources.
The announcement of the new Pacific Mornings line up came a week before Christmas, following inquiries by Islands Business.
In 2017, Pacific Beat was hosted by Richard Ewart and Bruce Hill, broadcasting for two hours in the morning and an hour in the afternoon. The new format, to commence on 22 January, will involve four hours of Pacific programming from 6-10am. This will mix a shorter 25 minute Pacific Beat programme, broadcast twice during the morning, supplemented by the ABC's AM news programme and the new Pacific Mornings show.
RA's James O'Brien notes: "Seini and Tahlea will be doing more general programming. When news breaks it will be there, but we also want to broaden out our coverage, so it will include music, the arts and culture. The combination of these two women working together is going to produce a terrific radio offering."
O'Brien hope the new show will connect with Pasifika communities living in Australia: "I'm hoping that there will be a chance to have much more connection between the domestic diaspora audience and with people in other countries. We're also re-launching the RA website in late January or early February, so these programmes will be available to listen for seven days after the programme goes to air."
With ongoing competition for staff and funding within the new ABC divisions, it will be crucial for ABC bean-counters to understand the importance of broadcasting to the region. The new staff are a welcome reversal of RA's downward spiral, and it's great to see Pacific women coming to the fore. But there are also complex management and resource issues in play.
Pacific Beat is managed by the News and Current Affairs Division while Pacific Mornings reports to ABC Radio. Pacific Mornings will come out of Sydney, in contrast to Pacific Beat and the Tok Pisin service, which are produced at the ABC's Melbourne studios. It will be interesting to see how the Sydney and Melbourne teams co-ordinate their programming, with different lines of management! Good luck to the new Pacific team.
Disclosure: Nic Maclellan worked with the Pacific Beat program between 2002-5.


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I took my 2004 Regal 1800LSR in for skeg repair about 3 weeks ago. The shop was to: (1) weld on new skeg (2) replace original impeller (3) replace a leaking water circulation pump gasket. Also, the original impeller was completely in-tact when removed. I ran the boat the day after I got it back and it overheated for the 1st time ever. I immediately took it back to the shop. He said I must have sucked up some gunk, so he cleaned it out and gave it back to me the next day. Again, I ran the boat and it overheated.
Fed up with Shop "A", I decided to take it to Shop "B" b/c I no longer trust the 1st place. Shop "B" has since replaced the thermostat - didn't fix it. They pulled the lower end off and inspected the hoses near the intake to ensure they're connected correctly – didn't fix anything. They pulled the impeller shop "A" installed and put in a "more robust" impeller – didn't fix it.
Today, they will take it back out on the water and run it to get it up to temp and then use a laser temp gun to measure the actual temp of the engine because they're questioning if the temperature sending unit is bad. They've admitted they're baffled by this overheating condition.
Symptoms: cools OK while idling and at WOT, but nowhere in between. For example, it overheats at planning speed.
Please help me guys! What the heck is wrong with this motor? It was not overheating when I originally took it to Shop "A".


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I'll Have Another
Belmont Stakes day picks, up on Hello Race Fans.
Kevin Martin, of Colin's Ghost, asked five handicappers how they would bet the Belmont Stakes with $100. Valerie Grash offers some pedigree plays that hold up even with I'll Have Another's sudden retirement.
As for that, like everyone else on hearing the news, I was disappointed. What a letdown! But, like everyone else, I can't see that trainer Doug O'Neill and owner Paul Reddam did anything but their best by the horse, scratching him when he came up with a sore tendon after galloping on Friday.
Team IHA also did right by the bettors — imagine the outcry there would have been if I'll Had Another had finished other than as the winner and it emerged — as it would have — that he had had some heat and swelling in his left front leg and so wasn't 100 percent. Oh, we would have howled! How could they let us bet him? How could they have run him?
By putting the horse first, they protected the horseplayer.
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Our course content is informed by industrial collaboration and delivered by leading academic staff, many of whom are Chartered Engineers or have worked in industry.
Professionally accredited course
Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Institute of Highway Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Where you'll study
School of Engineering
Study in one of the UK's leading engineering Schools for the quality of research and teaching.
Entry requirements
AAA - AAB including Mathematics. If you are studying a science A level, a pass in the practical element (where applicable) will be required. Please note, General Studies will not be accepted.
Extended Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects.
DD in BTEC plus grade B in Maths A-Level.
36 - 34 points including 5 or above in Higher Level Mathematics, or 665 in 3 Higher Level subjects to include Mathematics.
Other UK qualifications may also be accepted, often in lieu of A-levels, but subject requirements must be met. If you are offering non-UK qualifications, our qualification equivalences guide should allow you to calculate what kind of offer you are likely to receive.
Please be aware that this is a general guide, and that some programmes may have more detailed or specific entry requirements which will be reflected in your offer.
Find out about our Schools' admissions criteria, offer guarantee scheme, changes to programmes and translating your documents.
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.
TOEFL iBT
At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.
PTE Academic
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 51 in all communicative skills.
Trinity ISE II/III
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.
Other accepted qualifications
Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.
GCSE Maths grade C or 4. GCSE English Language Grade C or 4 or an accepted English Language equivalent
You are not required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct to study this course. If you are currently subject to any licence condition or monitoring restriction that could affect your ability to successfully complete your studies, you will be required to disclose your criminal record. Conditions include, but are not limited to:
- access to computers or devices that can store images
- use of internet and communication tools/devices
- curfews
- freedom of movement, including the ability to travel to outside of the UK or to undertake a placement/studies outside of Cardiff University
- contact with people related to Cardiff University.
Tuition fees
UK and EU students (2020/21)
|Tuition fee
Financial support may be available to individuals who meet certain criteria. For more information visit our funding section. Please note that these sources of financial support are limited and therefore not everyone who meets the criteria are guaranteed to receive the support.
Students from outside the EU (2020/21)
|Tuition fee
Financial support may be available to individuals who meet certain criteria. For more information visit our funding section. Please note that these sources of financial support are limited and therefore not everyone who meets the criteria are guaranteed to receive the support.
Additional costs
Course specific equipment
No specific equipment is needed. The University will provide resources such as computers and associated software, laboratory equipment (including any safety equipment) and a variety of additional learning resources.
We have a range of residences to suit your needs and budget. Find out more on our accommodation pages.
Course structure
This is a four-year full-time degree. The course includes a carefully chosen balance of core modules and optional modules. Most modules are worth 10 credits, some are worth 20 and a few, including the year three and year four projects, are each worth 30. You need to earn 120 credits a year.
The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2020/21 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2020.
Year one
Year one consists of a series of lectures underpinned by practical laboratory sessions.
|Module title
|Module code
|Engineering Analysis
|20 credits
|Computing 1
|10 credits
|Environmental Fluid and Geomechanics
|20 credits
|Materials and Construction
|20 credits
|Design Studies
|20 credits
|20 credits
|Professional Engineering
|10 credits
Year two
Year two again consists of a series of lectures underpinned by practical laboratory sessions.
There is an off-site residential field-course for five days in the spring semester, as part of the Field Studies of the Natural and Built Environment module.
|Module title
|Module code
|Engineering Analysis
|20 credits
|Computing 2
|10 credits
|Environmental Engineering
|10 credits
|Hydraulics and Soil Mechanics
|20 credits
|Professional Studies and Construction
|20 credits
|Structural Analysis and Design
|40 credits
Year three
Year three includes a major project, with a value of a quarter of the overall year. For this you will work individually, alongside a supervising staff member.
There are other core modules but also a choice of optional modules, building upon the foundations established in the earlier years.
|Module title
|Module code
|Construction and Construction Management
|10 credits
|Environmental Policy and Regulation
|10 credits
|30 credits
|Water Engineering
|10 credits
|Geotechnical Engineering
|10 credits
|Structural Design Studies
|10 credits
|Civil Engineering Design
|10 credits
|Module title
|Module code
|Concrete Materials and Structures
|10 credits
|Environmental Geotechnics
|10 credits
|Environmental Hydraulics
|10 credits
|Waste Management and Recycling
|10 credits
Year four
Year four includes a group project, which makes up a quarter of the overall assessment.
There are also several core and optional modules.
|Module title
|Module code
|Soil and Groundwater Chemistry
|10 credits
|Industrial Practice
|10 credits
|Professional Engineering Studies
|10 credits
|Module title
|Module code
|Applied Numerical Methods in Engineering
|10 credits
|Integrated Building Design
|30 credits
|Renewable Energy Design
|30 credits
|Design Feasibility
|10 credits
|Coastal and Estuarine Engineering
|10 credits
|Building and Infrastructure Information Modelling
|10 credits
|Soil Mechanics
|10 credits
|Big Data and AI in Civil Engineering
|10 credits
|Flood Design
|10 credits
|Environmental Fluid Mechanics
|10 credits
|Sediment Transport Dynamics
|10 credits
The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.
Learning and assessment
Teaching is through lectures, examples classes and extensive laboratory, IT and practical work. The taught modules in the first two years are largely compulsory, but options are usually available in years three and four. All students must complete a 30-credit individual project in year three, for which they are allocated a supervisor from among the teaching staff. There are opportunities for interactions with potential employers.
Year 1
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
Guided independent study
Year 2
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
Guided independent study
Year 3
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
Guided independent study
Year 4
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
Guided independent study
How will I be supported?
You will be assigned a personal tutor who is a member of the academic staff associated with your degree course. Your tutor will be there to advise you on academic, non-academic and personal matters in a confidential and informal manner when you need some guidance. We aim to help you overcome any problem, however big or small, as smoothly and quickly as possible.
For the 30-credit project in year three, you will be allocated a supervisor in the broad area of research specialism and meet regularly.
You will have access through the Learning Central website to relevant multimedia material, presentations, lecture handouts, bibliographies, further links, electronic exercises and discussion circles. Opportunities for you to reflect on your abilities and performance are available through the Learning Central 'Personal Development Planning' module.
The University offers a range of services including the Careers Service, the Counselling Service, the Disability and Dyslexia Service, the Student Support Service, and excellent libraries and resource centres.
We'll provide you with frequent feedback on your work. This comes in a variety of formats including oral feedback in classes like design and project work and via return of marked coursework.
The opportunity to test your knowledge and understanding will be provided throughout the semester via class tests in Years 1 and 2, plus feedback on written assessments. Occasionally, peer assessment of an individual's contribution to a group may be used, and you may also receive oral feedback on presentations and contributions to group activities.
Year 1
Written exams
Practical exams
Year 2
Written exams
Practical exams
Year 3
Written exams
Practical exams
Year 4
Written exams
Practical exams
What skills will I practise and develop?
This course is accredited via the Engineering Council, meaning the core competencies of UK-SPEC (UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence) are integrated throughout the taught years of the course.
You will develop a number of practical skills during the laboratory-based sessions, while there is a consistent core of management skills and personal development.
You will also:
- Develop your understanding of the application of architecture, building conceptual design and building services within the context of engineering and construction
- Develop your understanding of environmental problems arising from activities and the consequences of construction – and how to mitigate or remedy them
- Enhance your communication skills, both orally and in writing through a series of reports and assignments
- Develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to solve multidisciplinary problems in a civil engineering context
Career prospects
Graduates from this course are mainly employed in the civil engineering industry with major consultancy and contracting firms, such as Sir Robert McAlpine, Ramboll, Arup, Mott McDonald and others. Typical roles include graduate civil engineer, site engineer or design engineer, and they are based throughout the UK as well as further afield.
In 2015/16, 95% of the School's graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation.
A number of graduates have opted for further study, either at MSc or PhD level, at Cardiff as well as institutions across the UK and beyond.
Others have chosen to work for national and multinational companies. Recent examples include companies in the financial, media and petrochemical sectors with destinations including Deloitte, PwC, Virgin and Shell.
Graduate careers
- Graduate Civil Engineer
- Site Engineer
- Design Engineer


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One of the greatest sweet-n-savory combos on the planet could very well be a syrupy waffle topped with fried chicken. If you've never had it, YOU'RE MISSING OUT. Quit being skeptical and try our guilt-free version! And those who are already believers should also whip up a batch of our Plate-Lickin'-Good Chicken & Waffles! Ingredients:1/3 cup Fiber One Original bran cereal1/4 tsp. salt, divided1/4 tsp. black pepper, divided1/8 tsp. garlic powderTwo 5-oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast cutlets, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness2 tbsp. fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters Original)2 frozen low-fat waffles 1/2 cup sugar-free pancake syrupOptional: fat-free chicken gravyDirections:Place cereal in a sealable plastic bag and seal. Using a meat mallet, crush to a breadcrumb-like consistency. Add 1/8 tsp. salt, 1/8 tsp. pepper, and garlic powder, and mix well. Transfer crumbs to a plate and set aside. Place chicken cutlets in a bowl and season with remaining 1/8 tsp. salt and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Top with egg substitute and flip cutlets over to evenly coat. One at a time, transfer cutlets to the plate of crumbs and evenly coat on both sides.Bring a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat on the stove. Add breaded cutlets and cook until insides are fully cooked and outsides are crispy, about 4 minutes per side.Meanwhile, toast waffles and place each on a plate. Pour 1/4 cup syrup over each waffle, and top with a cooked chicken cutlet. If you like, serve with gravy for dipping. SO GOOD!MAKES 2 SERVINGS
Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe (1 piece chicken and 1 waffle with syrup) Calories: 289 Fat: 3.5g Sodium: 730mg Carbs: 34g Fiber: 6.5g Sugars: 1.5g Protein: 37.5g
PointsPlus® value 8*
You don't have to be a southern guy or gal to appreciate chicken and waffles. If you're thinking, "What? Chicken... with waffles? That's crazy talk!" just trust us -- it rocks. The only problem? Most chicken-n-waffle combos feature deep-fried chicken with a large and buttery waffle doused in sugary syrup... and they're frequently served with fatty gravy on the side. Just thinking about this is making our stomachs rumble and our heads start crunching numbers... That's a lot of fatty calories! Luckily, there's a way to enjoy this dynamic duo without breaking the calorie bank. Fiber One to the rescue! We faux-fried a lean piece of chicken, plopped it atop a low-fat waffle coated with sugar-free pancake syrup, and YUM! A new HG favorite was born. And the optional gravy is REALLY good with it -- just remember to get the fat-free stuff.
Serving Size: 1 piece chicken and 1 waffle with syrup Calories: 810 Fat: 29g Sodium: 1,456mg Carbs: 93g Fiber: 2g Sugars: 51g Protein: 30.5g
PointsPlus® value 20*
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Yesterday, October 25th, was National Greasy Foods Day. So we're declaring that October 26th is National Swaps for Greasy Foods Day (for this year, at least). Click for a fried chicken makeover with a little something special...
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Anyfish Anywhere 13ft Six & Bait Multiplier Beach Fishing Rod
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Anyfish Anywhere 13ft Six & Bait Fixed Spool Beach Fishing Rod
So what makes our new rods so different from others at this price point? To put it simply, because we designed them! We fish week in week out, throughout the year, and that means that we talk to anglers from all over the UK and have been able to pick their brains about what they wanted or needed from a mid-price beach rod. We are very proud of these new rods and believe that they offer UK anglers a brand new level of performance and excellence at this price point, and will even give a few much more expensive rods a good run for their money, especially if you are a cod angler.
You could use them off the rocks, off a beach or even off the pier, in fact anywhere where you need to cast 6'ozs and up to three baits.
They have back-bone, they load and cast well, have great bite detection and really are easy to use, no matter what your experience or ability or what reel you use.


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text: A shark's nose is chemosensory only, and it doesn't join up to the back of the throat like ours does. Flickr/Leszek Leszczynski June 6, 2017 Curious Kids: Do sharks sneeze? Jane Williamson, Macquarie University Sharks can't sneeze like we do, but they can do other cool tricks -- like making their stomach stick out of their mouth to get rid of unwanted stuff.


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RUD-compact GRIP chains (pair) size 4040 no. 4716962
Code: RDGRIP-4040
In stock
Top quality "no frills" traditional snow chains.
A diagonal configuration track pattern and 12mm chain links provide excellent grip.
Fitting may be difficult on rear wheel drives so, before ordering, drivers of rear wheel drives should check whether they can get the whole of both forearms into the space between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch.
Top quality "no frills" traditional snow chains.
A diagonal configuration track pattern and 12mm chain links provide excellent grip.
Fitting may be difficult on rear wheel drives so, before ordering, drivers of rear wheel drives should check whether they can get the whole of both forearms into the space between the top of the wheel and the wheel arch.
RUD's Grip chains are perfect for occasional UK use or to take on the family skiing holiday. They're quick and easy to fit, and there's no need to move the car when fitting. The first picture shows both the outside of the wheel (left) and the inside of the wheel (right), and the smart new grey and orange colouring. Other features:
If you want to trade up a level we recommend RUD's easy2go chains; these are not much more expensive but they are continuously re-tensioned thanks to a "Permanent Tensioning Device" so you don't need to stop and tighten the chains. Click Back a page to choose the easy2go.
Click Back a page to choose the easy2go.
Why choose RUD? Simple - they're reckoned to be the best. They're a German company who pioneered modern snow chains. But don't just take our word for it; RUD are official suppliers to Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Saab, Volvo, and VW, amongst others, and also supply the British Army - ample evidence that their snow chains are as good as they come.
Important safety information: These chains will fit around these tyres but it is possible that they are not suitable for use with your particular make and model of car. If you have only chosen your tyre size to reach this page, and you would like to buy RUD chains, please visit our "What fits my vehicle?" database to check whether they are approved or not. You should in any event always check your vehicle handbook before buying snow chains made by any manufacturer. If it says e.g. "The use of snow chains is not permitted", this is important information!
Click on the warning sign for more information about this very important issue:
We're also showing you a range of other winter motoring products which we're selling here at market leading prices, including a snow and ice windscreen protector, a telescopic snow shovel, and a snow brush - all of these items are almost essential kit for winter weather, especially we suggest the snow brush. Please click on the links to see pictures and more information.
We're also showing you a range of other winter motoring products which we're selling here at market leading prices, including a snow and ice windscreen protector, a telescopic snow shovel, and a snow brush - all of these items are almost essential kit for winter weather, especially we suggest the snow brush. Please click on the links to see pictures and more information.
Delivery charges and arrangements:
Free delivery offer for snow chains! As part of our Snow chains offer this season we have added a free delivery option for all orders including snow chains, except for orders which also include a roof box. It covers all UK addresses except for any delivery address that includes a sea crossing.
See below for our normal delivery arrangements:
We charge a contribution towards delivery costs, depending on what you order, where you live, and how quickly you want the goods.
For most UK addresses, the charge for our two to three day service is £5.50 (£9.50 for orders including a roof box) and our charge for Next Working Day deliveries is £8.50 (£12.50 for orders involving a roof box). AutoSock, shoe chains, RUD i-Sock, and small spare parts, are charged £3.95 (Royal Mail Tracked), £4.95 (Royal Mail Express Tracked) or £5.95 (express courier, usually Next Working Day).
There are different charges for any delivery including a sea crossing, and deliveries to Skye - we will contact you with a quote on receipt of order.
Orders for Next Working Day delivery need to be received by 4.00pm.
There are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays, except for postable items where Royal Mail has a Saturday delivery. Next Working Day orders placed on a Friday will be delivered on the Monday, Next Working Day orders placed on a Saturday will be delivered on the Tuesday.
We are very flexible with our deliveries and will aim to deliver on a day and at an address which suits you. Goods can usually be left without signature - we prefer this with roof boxes. There's a "Special Delivery Instructions" box in the checkout area where we'll ask you to choose a typical instruction and then amend it to suit your particular requirements.
No retailer or courier company can ever "guarantee" a Next Working Day delivery. All courier companies occasionally have the same transport problems as can happen to everyone else, including snow blocked roads, closed roads, traffic jams, mechanical breakdown, an inability to find the delivery address, or to gain access to it if, for example, it's in a block of flats. We work with some of the best couriers in the business, and overall they provide an outstanding service.
Payment options:
We take the following cards, and also PayPal. Please note that the entry on your card statement will be from "The Roof Box Company".
Secure payments
Our website is secured by Sectigo (formerly Comodo CA), the largest commercial Certificate Authority in the world.
There are three parts to our snow chains offer this year:
(1) Clearance prices on many top branded snow chains, including RUD and Thule - an amazing opportunity for those who are quick off the mark! Thule (who are the biggest brand in the car racks market) have sold their snow chains division; the same chains are now being sold under the König brand. Thule branded chains have the same specifications as the König branded versions - all that has changed is the name on the chain and the name on the box.
(2) A free UK mainland delivery option for any snow chain order except any orders including a roof box or a sea crossing.
(3) Multibuy discounts - significant discounts if you buy two pairs of snow chains at the same time, or one pair of chains and one pair of AutoSock: If you do either of these things, we will discount the snow chains as follows:
As usual, you change the quantities in the Shopping Basket.
Snow chain recommendations
We are snow chain specialists, so we stock a large number of brands, and many different types of chain. Regular chain users usually know what they're looking for, and we hope they find it on this site, but many customers ask for further guidance about what they should buy. So here goes:
(1) Please use the filters on the previous page to narrow your choice, and also check out the Basic snow chain information links at the top of the previous page. Note that this year we are aiming to clear our overstocks, offering premium brand chains, including Thule and RUD, at massive discounts, with some at less than cost price. Theres a Clearance filter its worth a look!
(2) The big differences between the European branded chains and most of the Chinese chains are (a) steel quality and (b) attention to manufacturing details. There is a market for cheaper chains than the ones we offer, but its not a market we want to be in, especially as the price differences between questionable and good are often only about £20.
(3) These are our recommendations for different types of snow chain, based on many years experience of testing and using chains:
Chains for cars / small vans
Chains for SUVs / heavy 4x4s / medium and large vans


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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Fabric Tuesday Part 2
22 comments:
- Béa said...
Flying Geese are one of my favorite blocks, so many layout possible.
And YES, I would definitively have an aunt Wendy to quilt my top....
- August 31, 2010 at 3:33 AM
- Andi said...
Beautiful! I have a soft spot for all things turquoise and I love it wit the orange! And yes I would love to have an Aunt Wendy! :-)
- August 31, 2010 at 4:15 AM
- Lisa said...
Love this quilt! I love the geese laid out this way, and your colours are superb. Thanks for sharing.
- August 31, 2010 at 4:17 AM
- Ale jc said...
I would love an Aunt Wendy who would hand quilt for me...not machine lol...and your quilt is exquisite. Your pattern is very nice indeed..blessings madame samm
- August 31, 2010 at 5:12 AM
- Sarah Craig said...
Your quilt is gorgeous!!! I love this pattern and hope to have time to try it out sometime....
- August 31, 2010 at 5:22 AM
- Cecily said...
That quilt top is really beautiful - I'll have to share it with my mom because she has this thing for flying geese - she's obsessed! :)
- August 31, 2010 at 5:48 AM
- onlymehere said...
Love the quilt top! Yes, I wish I had a magical Wendy too bz it takes me about six months to get back quilt tops. I love the orange you used in it. Orange and peach are my favorite colors but it's so hard to find a good piece of orange around here. Love it!
- August 31, 2010 at 6:01 AM
- Karey said...
Lucky for me, I have a magical Aunt Stephanie! :)
Love the colors and fabrics in your quilt top! Can't wait to see it finished!
- August 31, 2010 at 6:39 AM
- Kristie said...
Very sweet quilt :-)
Thanks for Fabric Tuesday- I am in (and already a follower)
- August 31, 2010 at 6:49 AM
- QuilterMary said...
VERY pretty - love the traditional blocks with modern fabrics!
Thanks for the "Fabric Tuesday" link.
- August 31, 2010 at 6:57 AM
- Rebecca Merry said...
I love the funky geese layout! Very fresh and cute!
- August 31, 2010 at 7:00 AM
- Diane Bohn said...
Thank you for the invite!! :) I do really love your quilt top too! It is beautiful! :) I can't wait to take a look around your blog and see what other fabulous things you have! :) I will definitely being following you! :)
- August 31, 2010 at 9:09 AM
- Diane Bohn said...
I went to add your button to my sidebar, and the code is all weird. I scrolled down to a previous post and it was fine. But I just wanted to let you know. :)
- August 31, 2010 at 9:14 AM
- Unknown said...
Your quilt top is beautiful!! Thanks so much for letting me know about your link up! I've edited my post to include you and I've linked up! Have a great day!
- August 31, 2010 at 9:50 AM
- mamammelloves said...
I love your quilt top! So pretty! I am still afraid to try triangles, but I hope to be more confident in other shapes someday. :)
- August 31, 2010 at 10:41 AM
- Me? A Mom? said...
i'm now a follower! But can't get the fabric tuesday button yo work. :(
- August 31, 2010 at 10:46 AM
- SewSara said...
the quilt top (and back!!) is even cuter in person. why didn't you show the back?
i am so excited that fabric tuesday is a hit with all the bloggers ... this is fun!
p.s. that's the longest 15 minutes ever. you haven't called me yet!
- August 31, 2010 at 11:41 AM
- Dree said...
The quilt is beautiful! I am trying to plan a modern quilt with traditional fabrics, and am not sure it is going to work. I am glad yours did, it gives me hope!
- August 31, 2010 at 12:03 PM
- Janet said...
I love your quilt. Great colours! (and I love that you show us a close up even though your points may not be totally perfect)
- August 31, 2010 at 12:06 PM
- Unknown said...
I love the colors you chose for your quilt top! Fantastic!
- August 31, 2010 at 3:26 PM
- Emily said...
Love your chocolate colored walls!!
- September 1, 2010 at 1:53 PM
- John'aLee said...
I've posted the button, but I still can't link to the page by pushing the 'edit' button. Can you please help? Thanks!
- September 1, 2010 at 9:23 PM


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Tim Hudak's tough love proposal — which is part of the Tories' larger goal of creating one million jobs in Ontario over eight years — drew swift condemnation from his opponents and raised eyebrows among some analysts, who said the move could backfire.
"I think it might turn out to be more controversial than he thinks it is," said Luc Turgeon, a political science professor at the University of Ottawa.
"Some people might say if you're going to create a million jobs and you're going to cut 100,000, where does it leave us? I think it might scare a lot of people."
Hudak could be making a calculated move by discounting the votes of public service employees unlikely to vote for his party anyway while trying to draw the votes of Ontarians in the private sector, said Turgeon.
But the timing of the strategy could cause it to go awry.
"The Conservative party as the official opposition should be in a very good position to win this election," Turgeon said. "It's very dangerous what he's doing now, especially so early on in the campaign because rather than the spotlight being on the Liberals and their scandals...he's putting all the emphasis for next week on him and that controversial proposal."
Hudak was adamant his plan would spur job creation in the private sector — though just how that would come about wasn't immediately detailed.
"It's time for some straight talk," Hudak said in Barrie, Ont. "I take no joy in this, but it has to be done if we want job creators to put more people on the payroll in our province."
The plan would amount to a 10 per cent reduction in the public sector which would save the province $2 billion a year, while protecting "vital" services such as those carried out by nurses, doctors and police.
The Tory proposal could work in theory over the long term, explained Christopher Worswick, an economics professor at Carleton University.
"If a budget's in balance then that would mean that the government would need to collect less tax, so they could cut taxes and that would mean more money in individual's budgets," he said.
"We would expect people would spend most of that money in goods and services and that would lead to greater demand in the private sector for workers."
With Ontario's deficit, however, Worswick said a Tory government might decide to focus on balancing the books before lowering taxes.
"I think the bigger issue is what are the services that are being provided by these 100,000 people," Worswick said. "Are these services that we need and should be provided by government? If they are, then it's a mistake to do this."
Hudak's political opponents wasted no time ripping his proposal apart.
"Today we learned that Tim Hudak's jobs plan is to turn paycheques into pink slips for 100,000 people," said Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne.
"That's 100,000 people no longer able to earn a living, no longer paying taxes and buying goods. It's 100,000 families who would lose a breadwinner."
New Democrat Leader Andrea Horwath also slammed the Tory proposal, saying it would add further strain to the province's hard-hit workforce.
"How does it make sense, when you have an economy that is struggling, when you have a lot of families already out of work, to say you are going to throw a whole bunch more families out of work," she said.
Hudak defended his plan by saying it would reduce the size and cost of government, which he said is growing bigger than taxpayers can afford.
It's all part of his larger goal of eliminating the province's projected $12.5-billion deficit by 2016 — a year before the Liberals say they can balance the books.
"I'm not going to be the leader that promises you more and more spending," Hudak said. "There's no compassion in borrowing money on your credit card and handing it over to you. I'm actually promising less spending."
The Tory leader has already said that teachers will be targeted. He also vowed to eliminate agencies like the Ontario Power Authority, Local Health Integration Networks and the College of Trades.
Those steps would be coupled with a two-year wage freeze for everyone in the broader public sector including politicians, civil servants and anyone else paid by taxpayers.
The number of administrative jobs across government would also be reduced and Hudak would shrink the size of cabinet from 27 to 16 ministers.
The entire hardline pledge could be part of Hudak's attempt to distinguish himself early on in the election campaign, said Western University political science professor Cristine de Clercy.
"He's trying very hard to focus attention back on his party and this might be a good strategic tactic given that Kathleen Wynne has largely driven the media attention this past week," said de Clercy, noting that Hudak's plan was in line with his party's fiscal policy.
"The Progressive Conservatives might be a little worried that if they don't manage to get back in the public mind, they may end up being largely discounted by voters, who might otherwise be attracted to their message of fiscal restraint and economic rejuvenation."
— with files from Keith Leslie, Maria Babbage and Will Campbell.
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Despite my oft-professed love for classic adventure games and new iterations on the genre, The Journey Down slipped completely under my radar until this week.
The original game, which has always been described as chapter one in an episodic adventure, is a small, free PC download. However, indie developer SkyGoblin has recently announced an HD remake of this first chapter as a commercial release and made this teaser trailer available.
The Journey Down: Chapter One's new version sharpens up the lush visuals, adds voice acting and some extra content to the story, and supports additional platforms. In addition to PC and Mac, chapter one (and, one hopes, further entries in the series) will be available for iOS and Android.
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La Vara in NYC: Small Plates, Bold Flavors
La Vara
268 Clinton Street, Brooklyn NY 11201 (map); 718-422-0065
Service: Helpful and solicitous, with a few hiccups
Setting: Airy-feeling, pleasant
Must-Haves: Chickpeas, eggplant, beef tongue
Cost: Small plates up to $16, larger plates up to $19
Grade: B+
We'll say this about La Vara, the new Brooklyn restaurant from husband-and-wife chef duo Alex Raij and Eder Montero of Txikito and El Quinto Pino: they know how to write a menu. Read down the 30-odd list of dishes and, if you're anything like us, you'll be prompted to read aloud—Cumin roasted lamb breast? Ooooh, fried chickpeas. Murcian pasta with goat butter?!
It's the sort of lineup that gets you drooling before you've had a single bite. And for the most part, each dish lives up to its promise.
La Vara took over its space from Breuckelen, on quiet brownstone-lined Clinton Street in Cobble Hill. They've outfitted it in white and light wood, making a reasonably tight restaurant feel spacious and generous. A long bar dominates the front, and we can easily imagine stopping in for wine and a few snacks—their fried chickpeas are contenders for our under-$5 nibble of the year. (But we'll get to that later.)
If you're looking to eat something more substantial, La Vara isn't all small plates—larger dishes range from pasta to a half-chicken, all of them under $20. And the already-lengthy menu is filled out with specials; on our visit, at least eight, enough that they should've been written down, as we got lost in enticing-sounding chorizo-soaked bread and white gazpacho and raw scallops, to an extent that we'd rather see them laid out for us. But it's hard to complain, as those specials were some of the best plates of the night.
A Marcona almond-based white gazpacho, with no tomato, is the base on which towers a scallop tartare, a clean dice of fresh, sweet scallops just barely perked up by the gazpacho's garlic and light, nutty base—caviar to crown. And the special Migas were perhaps our favorite dish of the night, and a beautiful illustration of what makes this sort of dish so compelling: strong, simple ingredients brought together skillfully. Shredded, crisped chorizo tops bread that's crunchily soaked in olive oil and pimenton, nearly as crispy-smoky-fatty as the chorizo itself, with halved grapes to cut all that savory richness.
That meat-on-bread event fared better than the Molletes ($8); love bacon though we do, this dish wasn't out favorite. A stew of smoked and unsmoked bacon, sweet onions, and pimentón turned out a bit dry and one-note; it seemed to us more a pile of (admittedly tasty) bacon bits than a composed dish we'd order again.
But we loved the two starring elements of the Pincho De Ceutas ($13). We've had Chef Raij's chicken hearts before; in this version, they're simply seasoned with spices including caraway and cumin before they're grilled, emerging slightly charred and tender throughout. They're paired with a light salad (mint, parsley, arugula) in a lime-date vinaigrette, which if anything, we found just as exciting, thanks to the intense citrus hit of the vinaigrette, crunchy cashews, and bright herbs.
If you don't know how to make sense of La Vara's menu, just get something fried—the fried dishes were outstanding. A $3 dish of Garbanzos Fritos were a bar snack we'd return for again and again. We've had other fried chickpeas that are solidly crunchy all the way through, but these shielded soft, steamy innards under a pimentón-cumin crisp. (A waiter kept trying to clear them; we kept swatting his hand away.)
Also fried, and also excellent: the Berenjena Con Miel ($8), square chunks of eggplant flash-fried and presented on a bed of warm, melty tetilla (creamy cow's milk cheese) with honey and nigella seed. "This almost reminds me of a banana dessert," said one of our party—with creamy-middled innards and a creamy, honey-laced sauce to dip through. But the effect isn't overly sweet at all.
One could easily make a meal of small plates—and we were tempted—but then we wouldn't have tried the Fideúa ($16). It's one of the better versions of this Valencian noodle dish we've had in the city, the pan-fried noodles tossed with clams, calamari, and noodles and cooked in shrimp broth. As with all great seafood-carb pairings, the noodles soak in the rich broth, tasting of the sea themselves; all the tender seafood tastes even better with a swipe through the garlicky alioli.
We'd come back for that, or the Lengua Llucmaçanes ($18): braised beef tongue with a salty, tangy tomato-caper sauce, peas, and carrots. The meat is downright fork-tender and aggressively beefy, making you wonder why you don't eat tongue more often. A somewhat pedestrian-sounding Pollo Asado ($18) is worth an order, too. The brined half Murray's chicken is rubbed with coriander, caraway seeds, and cumin, then roasted with berbere-spiced onions. While our white meat was a touch dry, the juicy dark meat, rich spice rub, and sweetly spiced (and appealingly meaty) onions more than made up for it.
And it's worth noting that both those entreés are under $20; La Vara is an adult-feeling, comfortable restaurant, but by no means an expensive one.
Dessert brings a whole new roster of specials, some of which, like Montbrú cheese on toasted bread with poached rhubarb, sounded too good to pass up. When it arrived, the only semi-melted cheese didn't really wow us.
But the Egipcio ($8) did. It didn't necessarily read as the most exciting on the menu, but the date walnut tart was easily the best dessert. A crumbly, sandy-butter crust crumbles at the touch of the fork, with a barely orange blossom–tinged filling and a bracingly tart lemon curd on top. We preferred it to the Helado De Aceite ($8), whose texture was a bit grainy rather than flawlessly smooth, with an olive oil flavor was milder than it could've been. That said, it's plenty tasty, and the layered wafer served with it is delicious.
Were there a few misses on La Vara's menu? Sure. But a comfortable neighborhood spot with reasonable prices, killer fried chickpeas, and plenty of knockout dishes—we're happy to recommend it heartily.


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Digitally Imported Radio, one of the most listened-to radio services on the net, and Coding Technologies, the leading provider of audio compression for mobile, broadcast, and Internet, announced today that Digitally Imported Radio (DI) has added aacPlus streams to their free radio service. By adding aacPlus streams to their radio service, DI is both enhancing the audio quality for their listeners and is reducing the bit rate required for their free streams. Listeners can tune in to these streams immediately at http://www.di.fm and http://www.tuner2.com/.
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Olympus E-M5 First Look Review: OM My!
Behold, the OM series revived in Micro Four Thirds glory – the Olympus OM-D E-M5. We've got hands-on photos, impressions and video with the new system camera. Read on for all of the retro-tastic details.
One important note here – we didn't get to actually turn the camera on. Our pre-production test unit was shipped, intentionally, with no battery. Rest assured we man-handled it plenty and did lots of pretend shooting with this little retro gem. And for bonus points, we shot our first look video using an E-PL3 and new Zuiko 12-50mm lens.
But let's start by breaking down that name, shall we? OM-D adds "D for Digital" to the classic OM designation, and E-M5 makes it the latest in the OM family, picking up where the OM-4 left off in the 80's. It's Olympus' first Micro Four Thirds model without the Pen name, and it represents a whole new product line.
Olympus didn't just nod to the OM series with this new digital incarnation, it flat-out reproduced its original film camera in digital form. This design is carried out so far as to include a large housing for a non-existant pentaprism. Since it only contains an EVF and an accessory port for the hot shoe, we can assume this was for styling purposes rather than function. Looking at the E-M5 from the front you'd be forgiven for mistaking it for a much older camera.
On the backside? That's a different story. The articulating. 3.0-inch OLED monitor is a dead giveaway, as are an array of modern buttons and a bright red video start/stop button on the top panel. A deeply sculpted thumb rest on the back panel offers some stability in the hand, and the grip surface of the camera is very comfortable. That's a good thing, because the E-M5 is solidly built and plenty heavy. A good grip surface makes it easier to keep steady in the hand. The leather-esque panels on the front of the camera look and feel luxurious.
I might have liked the EVF offset a bit. I have to smoosh my nose against the glossy OLED to get my eye right up to the EVF. And as mentioned previously, we didn't get to actually use the EVF because we didn't have a battery for the camera. Aside from that detail, there's a nice rubberized eye cup and a diopter adjustment for comfortable use by all. The EVF's specs are certainly promising – it offers a nice 1.44 million-dot resolution.
Buttons have a slightly "mushy" feel – they don't click when they're fully depressed like the buttons on a PEN or a point-and-shoot. They have a nice feel though, and the command dials on the top deck click into place as they're turned. The shutter button has a nice half-press stop, not at all soft like the other buttons.
Olympus promises that the E-M5 is dust and splash-proof, and we see no reason to argue with them. Construction is top-notch, seams are all tight. Buttons on the back panel and dials on the top don't appear to be particularly weatherproof, and they might be weak points in the E-M5 armor. We wouldn't suggest that you go ahead and dunk your new E-M5 in the country club pool, but it looks and feels ready to weather a sudden storm or a little extra dust. The SD card slot is accessible through the side panel, making it easy to change out memory media while the camera is mounted on a tripod.
A camera like the E-M5 is very hard to resist. Even without actually turning it on, it was very popular at the office while we had our hands on it. But the playing field is filling up fast with contenders like the Sony NEX-7. When the PEN was re-introduced in digital form, there was basically nothing like it. It's a different story now. It's safe to say though, that Olympus nailed the copycat OM styling, and if camera performance is as good as the E-M5 looks, well, the NEX-7 might be in trouble. For now, click through below to our gallery for even more OM-D E-M5 images.


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Food cooperatives offer peace of mind for a price
With the arrest of a factory worker in China for the poisoning of frozen gyoza (dumplings) exported to Japan two years ago, the issue of food safety once again makes an appearance in the news. At the time the poisoning came to light there was a concerted push for consumers to buy domestic and for domestic producers to be more honest in the way they presented their merchandise, but once the scare died down most people went back to buying whatever was cheapest, and that usually meant imported from China.
One of the companies that imported the tainted gyoza was Co-op, a food cooperative that is also called Seikyo, which is short for seikatsu kyodo kumiai (life cooperative unions). Traditionally, these organizations were collections of neighbors who bought produce and meat and fish in bulk and then divided the shipment among themselves. These collectives eventually morphed into groups that were structured like membership clubs and in recent decades many have been at the forefront of a kind of back-to-the-land movement, stressing organic farming that uses less or no agrichemicals, fair prices for farmers, and greater environmental awareness in distribution and packaging. The gyoza scandal was thus a huge black eye, at least for Seikyo.
Three of the more conscientious coops available to residents of the greater Tokyo metropolitan area are Pal System (part of Seikyo), Radish Boya and Daichi. The mechanisms are all the same: You order the products you want (mostly food, but also personal care and household products) through order sheets or over the Internet and they are delivered to your home.


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On this day, the German auxiliary cruiser Atlantis sets off on a mission to catch and sink Allied merchant ships.
By the time the Atlantis set sail from Germany, the Allies had already lost more than 750,000 tons worth of shipping, the direct result of German submarine attacks. They had also lost another 281,000 tons because of mines, and 36,000 tons as the result of German air raids. The Germans had lost just eighteen submarines.
The Atlantis had been a merchant ship itself, but was converted to a commerce raider with six 5.9-inch guns, 93 mines ready to plant, and two aircraft fit for spying out Allied ships to sink. The Atlantis donned various disguises in order to integrate itself into any shipping milieu inconspicuously.
Commanded by Capt. Bernhard Rogge, the Atlantis roamed the Atlantic and Indian oceans. She sank a total of 22 merchant ships (146,000 tons in all) and proved a terror to the British Royal Navy. The Atlantis's career finally came to an end on November 22, 1941, when it was sunk by the British cruiser Devonshire as the German marauder was refueling a U-boat.


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I've eaten the fanciest meals of my life at lunchtime. I don't do it often, but when I've traveled abroad or to New York City and wanted to try the nitrogen-poached meringues at a Michelin-starred restaurant, I've sought out lunchtime reservations. For a slightly more modest cost than dinner (such meals will never be cheap), I can get a great sense of the restaurant. I also save money because I am less likely to drink more than a glass of wine when the daylight can still expose my reddened face. Seeking out off-hour dining like this (depending on the restaurant, this could mean lunch, brunch or late night) is one of the key tenets of the thrifty epicure, an identity I adopt from time to time—and one you can try on for yourself.
For all our talk of value in this issue, there is one unbendable fact: Dining out is expensive. But there are ways to get out to the most talked-about restaurants without feeling brutalized by the bill. The first rule, which sounds a little dour and maybe even a little obvious, is to go in with a plan: Check out the restaurant's website and look at the prices. One reason that estimated tabs differ from the actual bills is that many restaurant guides (including our own dining guide in the back of this magazine) base their price ranges on entrées alone. But you're likely to spend money on wine, appetizers, cocktails, dessert, sometimes bread—plus 10 percent for tax and another 20 percent or so for tip. A lot of the grumbling about the price of food, then, comes from shock and surprise when the bill arrives. It even happens to me, especially at small-plates restaurants, where I find it hard to resist additional nibbles. "How did my little meal add up to all that?" I ask myself, forgetting about the second $12 glass of wine, which encouraged me to order another round of scallops...
It's a really sound idea, then, to use the information on a website to formulate a strategy—how many courses can you afford, how much will you drink? While you're on a website, think about joining the restaurant's mailing list. For the cost of a little demi-spam in your mailbox, you will be the first to know about seasonal promotions, happy hours (for a list of some of our favorite happy hour deals, see page 100) or even regularly held special meals (like the modestly priced Sunday family-style events at Dinette, Joule and Volunteer Park Cafe). These meals are a great way to get to know a restaurant, and usually good fun to boot. There are also citywide restaurant promotions, such as Dine Around Seattle, which runs through March and offers three-course meals for $30 at terrific restaurants. The thrifty eater prowls the Internet for these opportunities.
In recent years, restaurants have become decidedly more casual about what constitutes a meal: Sharing plates, ordering appetizers and no entrée, and drinking wine by the glass have all become common. My favorite way to eat frugally at a restaurant is to eat at the bar. The restaurants I've come to know best over the years are invariably ones where I've eaten regularly at the bar—the places where I might dash in for a quick bowl of pasta before a movie, or an after-work bite with a friend. Most restaurants serve their full menus at their bars, but you'll feel minimally obliged to eat a full meal while you're sitting there. Sample an appetizer or two, get a sense of the wine list by ordering a glass of wine, and then flit away. Not many of us can make a habit of the $68 Wagyu steak at Canlis, but if you're curious about the famous restaurant, you might very well be able to afford some $20 steak tartare in the lounge, perhaps even throw in a martini. The tinkling piano and the lovely view come as a free gift with purchase. Of course, that bar spirit has been spreading; there's a lot more bar real estate in restaurants like Luc or Seatown Seabar & Rotisserie or Bisato than you would have found in similarly ambitious restaurants five years ago.
A bonus with bar eating: You don't have to make a reservation. True, this can be a problem on Friday nights around 8. To be a bar diner, you need to be able to roll with the punches. And I shouldn't need to note that if frugality is your concern, don't drink too much while at the counter—those cocktails are a prime source of profit for the restaurant, and once you're tipsy, you may have a hard time saying "No, thank you" to additional courses.
Bar dining doesn't work well for groups. But as long as you're all in agreement on your budget and on the principle of food sharing, dining with a group can give you maximum tasting for minimum budget. In such cases, I recommend seeking places with family-style service—large portions designed to be shared (think the large plates at Flying Fish or Din Tai Fung or Tavolàta). Even if plates are not billed as shared portions, don't be afraid to share as much as you want. I'm not sure they've been totally eradicated, but I haven't seen a split-portion charge in years.
Wine is often the great inflationary part of the meal, so don't forget that there's no shame in choosing one of the least expensive bottles on the list. Get some help in picking it out. Or skip wine entirely.
And a final note to the frugal: If you want restaurants to continue to welcome thrifty eaters like us, it pays, karmically, to be thoughtful about eating this way. If you're not eating at the bar, you might want to let your server or reservationist know that you plan on having just a few bites. Also, you might not want to loll around after you're finished at prime time on Saturday night. And the thrifty epicure always budgets for a nice tip.
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- CRL was among the first organizations to publish research in the mid-2000s exposing the total cost of overdraft fees; the relatively small transaction sizes that most frequently triggered the fees; and the large portion of fees triggered by debit card transactions, which could easily be declined for no fee when the account lacked sufficient funds.
- CRL relied on its research as the foundation of its advocacy efforts to bring reform of overdraft practices to the marketplace.
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