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Integra and Faroudja have teamed up to create an HDTV-ready video projection system that produces a high-definition image of up to 100 inches measured diagonally. The Integra DLV-100FP1 video projection system allows consumers to enjoy the movie-theater experience at home, with the action projected on a large movie screen instead of coming out of a box. This system consists of the compact Integra DLV-100 Digital Light Processing (DLP) Video Projector, and the FPV-1 Digital Video Processor, which was co-developed and co-branded with Faroudja Laboratories.
The tiny Integra DLV-100 DLP projector, which measures just 9-1/2-inches wide, 7-3/4-inches deep, and 2 inches tall, can be mounted on a table or a rear wall, or turned upside-down and hung from the ceiling. Because it uses a single DLP chip, it requires no complex color and image alignments, making it easy to install and setup.
The Integra DLV-100 has an XGA native resolution of 1024x768, so it is HDTV ready. It produces 1000 ANSI Lumens in Normal mode, and 750-800 ANSI when operating in Long Life mode, which extends bulb life and provides even quieter fan operation. The Integra DLV-100 accepts composite, S-Video, and RGB inputs. A PC control port provides an interface with AMX, Crestron, and other home automation systems, and allows for computer interactivity. A USB port provides direct connection of a mouse for use with on-screen menus. Other popular features include Digital Zoom, a built-in slot for a Compact Flash card, and a presentation viewer for creating "slide shows" with images from a digital camera.
The Integra/Faroudja FPV-1 Digital Processor converts an interlaced signal into an unadulterated, high frequency 768p progressive signal that is a pixel-to-pixel match with the DLV-100. Faroudja's patented Diagonal Correlation Deinterlacing prevents jagged-edged motion artifacts. Edit-detection circuitry with 3:2 pull-down provides the smoothest possible images from film-based video sources. Faroudja's patented Cross-Color suppression and 10-bit adaptive digital comb filtering enhance color purity and image detail. The FPV-1 features inputs for HD/computer, component video, S-video, and composite, and an RGB video output. It has front-panel controls for brightness, color, contrast, tint, and aspect ratio, plus four presets. An RS232 control port allows the processor to work with AMX, Crestron, and other home automation systems.
The DLV-100FP1 system is now available with a suggested retail price of $10,500 for the system. The DLV-100 DLP Video Projector can be purchased separately with a suggested retail price of $7,000
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text: Patient Testimonials Matt Keller Matt Keller of Foothill Ranch was 35 years old and still playing competitive soccer when he sought treatment for pain in his hip. He was surprised to be diagnosed with osteoarthritis in his hip, a degenerative joint condition that would eventually require surgery. Three years later, the pain was constant and he had difficulty walking the soccer field to coach his son's soccer team. He turned to St. Joseph Hospital orthopedic surgeon Dr. Steve Barnett, who performed the new anterior-approach hip replacement in August 2007. Matt says that every day he's feeling better. "Dr. Barnett is a great doctor, and the people in the hospital had nothing but good things to say about him," says Matt. "The hospital and nurses were great." Judith Florman Judith Florman of Santa Ana has had two hip replacement surgeries. Her right hip was replaced four years ago and her left hip earlier this year, this time using the anterior approach. Both surgeries were successful, but she describes the difference between the procedures as "amazing." Dr. Steve Barnett, an orthopedic surgeon at St. Joseph Hospital, performed both surgeries. Florman recalls, "The first time, I had a 8-inch incision and was in the hospital for five days. I had a lot of restrictions and couldn't bend forward for fear I would dislocate my hip. I used a walker for the first two weeks, and then a cane for a few more weeks. The second time around I did a lot of research and learned about the anterior procedure, which was offered at a hospital in Los Angeles. I was planning to go there until I found out that Dr. Barnett at St. Joe's was doing it. "My recuperation this time was so much faster. I had the surgery on a Friday and that day the hospital staff had me walking stairs. I was home in 24 hours with almost no pain, using a cane. The following Tuesday I was attending a play at the South Coast Repertory, and I was driving two weeks later. If it weren't for the four-inch incision scar, I would completely forget I even had the surgery. At age 72, I have a full range of motion. I lift weights and often walk four miles with no pain ... I highly recommend the procedure." Larry Lockwood "They're like new knees. I was immediately mobile after the computer-assisted surgery, and fully recovered within six weeks. There was virtually no pain, too. Previously, knee pain had put tremendous limitations on my lifestyle. I had always been active, playing basketball and racquetball. With my knee pain, though, I was down to just walking for exercise. And, even that became too painful. I didn't want to put up with pain the rest of my life, so I chose the surgery. Now I walk just as well as I did before the knee pain. Dr. Barnett and the staff were great. Now I can't stop telling everyone what a great experience it was." From L.S., Carlsbad I wanted to commend your employees, Donald Rumenser and Larry Pangelinan. Last November, a family member was in St. Joseph's for back surgery. Upon discharge, Donald and Larry went out of their way to help me in loading the car (and patient). I was so grateful for their help and appreciate the outstanding customer service. They truly went that extra mile to help someone in a time of need. Kudos to both and please extend to them my deepest thanks and sincere appreciation. More "What Our Patients Say" comments can be found by clicking here.


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Good Night Lamp
The Good Night Lamp is a family of internet-connected lamps. Turn the Big Lamp on and the Little Lamps turn on wherever they are.
Good Night Lamp
The Good Night Lamp is a family of internet-connected lamps. Turn the Big Lamp on and the Little Lamps turn on wherever they are.
**Have a look at our website for the latest news**
Connecting to your loved ones around the world at the flick of a switch!
Keeping in touch with people has gradually become more than being "always on, sometimes off". We would like to think that people can share parts of their lives with their families & loved ones in more subtle ways with the flick of a switch. A physical social network.
Why is this useful?
Home alone. Ever wanted to keep an eye on a loved one who lives alone? Give them a Big Lamp and watch your Little Lamp turn on as they come home or go to bed.
Global families. Live abroad and can't seem to call your family at the right time? Let them switch a Big Lamp on when they're around and can be called and vice versa.
Global teams. Have a team working around the world and want to see if they're around for that conference call? Turn your Big Lamp on when you're ready. Collect your colleagues Little Lamps and watch everyone join the call.
Connecting worlds. Want to connect home and work, turn the Big Lamp off when you leave work so your family knows you're on your way.
How is it packaged?
The Good Night Lamp comes as a Set of a Big Lamp and 1 Little Lamp. You can add Little Lamps as you go. Each Little Lamp represents another loved one or friend.
What did we achieve in this campaign?
We started working on this in March 2012 and since then we've been slowly working towards a product we really want to bring into production. We've gone through 5 iterations of the production since then.
By the end of this campaign
- We'd appeared in Forbes, Fast Company, BBC Radio 4, Boing Boing, Slashdot, Reddit and many more.
- We've been to CES and back and have been invited to showcase some of our latest developments at the Launch Festival in San Francisco, as part of a showcase of Hackney-based projects at SXSW & the upcoming Gadget Show Live where we'll have a booth.
We are opening up a store for pre-orders on Friday the 8th of February 2013. Have a look at our website for more details.
Why did we try to raise so much?
After having run 2 companies in the past 7 years we have a really good idea of what is involved in making things at the scale that we want to, ie not just a few Good Night Lamps, but plenty, thousands.
Basically we're trying to raise enough to make more than a little batch, more than something that's hand-made, hand-soldered and un-certified*.
This means we not only have to raise enough to set up production (around £150 000) but also to reward our backers with a product which we don't want to make at a loss. So when you back us, you also are backing our little company not to lose any money by making the rewards.
This means that for every backer that's giving us £89, £50.80 will go to making your Good Night Lamp set, and the rest goes into helping us towards that £150 000.
That £150 000 includes 6 months of work to cover:
- Design the electronics for pre-production and the software that the electronics need to have to talk to the internet (15 weeks of work)
- Find the right wood & plastics providers in the UK with Tom Cecil & Makers who have been working with us already.
- Cover the cost of certification of the product CE (covers Europe), UL (covers the US + New Zealand & Australia) and eventually for Japan as they have a slightly different wifi range.
- Rent of a room up in Liverpool where we can assemble the sets, pay people to work with us to help us assemble the sets, register them on our online service and ship them off safely.
- People's time to both manage the production of the product but also develop our online infrastructure. We will need to hire some people to help us out too.
We hope this will make sense to our backers. What we didn't want to do was to be in a situation of either pretending that we needed less or hiding the cost of making something like the Good Night Lamp. Hopefully this is something other campaigns will also share with their backers as these kinds of projects take off in the UK.
Why are we doing this?
We are a team of designers, technologists and makers who have been working around the internet of things for a long time and we think its more than a buzzword. We think that there is a space in people's homes for quirky, internet-connected object that connect people in new ways. We have great plans for the Good Night Lamp. Follow our blog for all the other aspects of the project we've been building like house coats!
How can you keep in touch with the project?
We have a newsletter, a Twitter account and a Facebook page.
Risks and challenges
Making things is always risky. We're working with the very best people to help us make the Good Night Lamp Sets well both in terms of engineering, and production. We know that we're estimating how much it might cost us in terms of materials to make the Good Night Lamp Sets at volume, but we have enough experience to be able to build in enough of a buffer. We think we've accounted for most expenses like taxes and have over estimated the cost of certification just in case. We also want to work with the right people, so we would pay them properly, instead of relying on good will which is risky. Our team has more than 40 years of combined experience in building products for the web and products for real. We think that any problems we encounter, we'll be able to solve or find the right expertise. Have a look at our team page on our website for some background info. We will keep our backers informed through our website.Learn about accountability on Kickstarter
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This is rare, nuanced storytelling, anchored by one of Brad Pitt's career-best performances and remarkable technical elements on every level. It's a special film.
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The two biggest differences between this new "Total Recall" and the 1990 original are that no scenes are set on Mars, and it stars Colin Farrell instead of Arnold Schwarzenegger. Mars we can do without, I suppose, although I loved the special effects creating the human outpost there. This movie has its own reason you can't go outside and breathe the air.
But Schwarzenegger, now, is another matter. He's replaced as the hero Quaid by Colin Farrell, who in point of fact is probably the better actor. But Schwarzenegger is more of a movie presence and better suited for the role of a wounded bull stumbling around in the china shop of his memories. The story involves a man who is involved without his knowledge (or recollection) in a conflict between a totalitarian regime and a resistance movement. Both films open with him happy and cluelessly married (to Sharon Stone in the first, Kate Beckinsale in this one). In both, he is discontented with his life. In both, he discovers that everything he thinks he knows about himself is fictitious, and all of his memories have been implanted.
The enormity of this discovery is better reflected by Schwarzenegger, who seems more wounded, more baffled, more betrayed — and therefore more desperate. In the Farrell performance, there's more of a sense that the character is being swept along with the events.
The ingenuity of the plot, inspired by a Philip K. Dick story, is handled well in this version, directed by Len Wiseman, and in Paul Verhoeven's 1990 version. In both, there are passages in which Quaid has no idea what to believe and must decide which of various characters can be trusted. Both films are top-heavy with non-stop action, but there's more humanity in the earlier one, and I think we care more about the hero. A film that really took this premise seriously would probably play more like Christopher Nolan's "Memento," following a man adrift in his own timeline.
But enough about 1990. In the new film, Earth is uninhabitable because of chemical warfare, except for two areas: a federation centered on the British isles and a colony on the former Australia. Workers from the colony provide factory labor for the federation, which sidesteps the commute time by linking them in what looks to be a tunnel straight through the Earth. That's a lot of effort to go to in order to get cheap labor; Quaid's factory job involves tightening two screws on the breastplates of robot soldiers being manufactured by the federation. These robots have a neat design, are sleek and shiny black and white, but are apparently doofuses. I can't remember a single robot doing much more than marching in step and getting itself destroyed.
The film does a detailed job of creating its cities, which in the federation is a towering futuristic marvel, and the colony seems to be countless small hovels endlessly stacked on top of one another, like the dwellings you can see clinging to the sides of other buildings in Hong Kong. Quaid gets involved in chases in both places, which require the ability to jump from great heights without breaking his ankles, or (it seems to me) his legs. One clever chase sequence involves his character and a resistance member named Melina (Jessica Biel) jumping onto and off a maze of vertical and horizontal elevators; it's sort of an action version of 3-D chess.
"Total Recall" is well-crafted, high energy sci-fi. Like all stories inspired by Philip K. Dick, it deals with intriguing ideas. It never touched me emotionally, though, the way the 1990 film did, and strictly speaking, isn't necessary.
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At Crown, students will experience a Christ-centered education and community. Living on campus, students have the opportunity to engage in Bible studies, fellowship groups, worship nights and other activities to stimulate Christian spiritual growth. Students also get the opportunity to participate in inner-city ministries, work with local youth groups, pack food at Feed My Starving Children and travel to nations where the people and culture make a life-changing impact. Crown's atmosphere is spiritually vital, Biblically-informed, and hospitable. It makes a great place to explore one's faith and grow deep with God.
Crown College Statement of Faith
- There is one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing eternally in three persons.
- Jesus Christ is true God and true man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He died upon the cross, the Just for the unjust, as a substitutionary sacrifice, and all who believe in Him are justified on the grounds of His shed blood. He arose from the dead according to the Scriptures. He is now at the right hand of the Majesty on high as our great High Priest. He will come again to establish His kingdom of righteousness and peace.
- The Holy Spirit is a divine person, sent to indwell, guide, teach and empower the believer, and convince the world of sin, of righteousness and of judgment.
- The Old and New Testaments, inerrant as originally given, were verbally inspired by God and are a complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men. They constitute the divine and only rule of Christian faith and practice.
- Man was originally created in the image and likeness of God; he fell through disobedience, incurring thereby both physical and spiritual death. All men are born with a sinful nature, are separated from the life of God, and can be saved only through the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ. The portion of the impenitent and unbelieving is existence forever in conscious torment; and that of the believer, in everlasting joy and bliss.
- Salvation has been provided through Jesus Christ for all men; and those who repent and believe in Him are born again of the Holy Spirit, receive the gift of eternal life and become the children of God.
- It is the will of God that each believer should be filled with the Holy Spirit and be sanctified wholly, being separated from sin and the world and fully dedicated to the will of God, thereby receiving power for holy living and effective service. This is both a crisis and a progressive experience wrought in the life of the believer subsequent to conversion.
- Provision is made in the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus Christ for the healing of the mortal body. Prayer for the sick and anointing with oil are taught in the Scriptures and are privileges for the Church in this present age.
- The Church consists of all those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, are redeemed through His blood, and are born again of the Holy Spirit. Christ is the head of the Body, the Church, which has been commissioned by Him to go into all of the world as a witness, preaching the gospel to all nations. The local church is a body of believers in Christ who are joined together for the worship of God, for edification through the Word of God, for prayer, fellowship, the proclamation of the gospel, and observance of the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper.
- There shall be a bodily resurrection of the just and of the unjust; for the former, a resurrection unto life; for the latter, a resurrection unto judgment.
- The second coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent and will be personal, visible and pre-millennial. This is the believer's blessed hope and is a vital truth, which is an incentive to holy living and faithful service.
The Crown College Community Covenant
Biblical Aspirations:
As a body of believers at Crown College, we commit to pursuing truth and learning to serve Christ together. We desire to be a community whose belief and behavior is inextricably intertwined, in order that we might reflect the kingdom of God to the world.
Principles and Standards:
As a Christ-centered community of growing Christians who desire spiritual transformation and value academic excellence and a globally connected community, Crown College has chosen to adopt the following principles and standards that reinforce and support a biblical worldview and lifestyle. These guidelines are at the heart of who we are as a body of believers. Some of these principles and standards apply to believers in general, and others are particular to Crown College.
- Authority of the Word of God – We believe that the Word of God is the inerrant revelation for Christian belief and behavior and is our ultimate authority. By following the Scriptures regarding lifestyle decisions, an individual may discover a life of holiness in relation to God and others.
- The Lordship of Christ and the Spirit-filled Life – We believe that Jesus Christ desires a personal relationship with every individual and invites us to enter into life in Him through the power of the Holy Spirit. We recognize that apart from Christ we can do nothing, and as we surrender to Him, His love will flow through our lives. This personal relationship is fostered by individuals who open themselves to God by practicing various spiritual disciplines such as prayer, Bible study, fasting, discipleship, stewardship, accountability, service, fellowship, witnessing and individual and corporate worship. When we experience God's transforming power, we will develop personally and flourish as a community. This leads to a life which glorifies Jesus Christ, enriches the believer through the fruit of God's Spirit and radically impacts a lost world.
- Christian Character and Maturity – We believe God calls us to develop a healthy lifestyle that balances the spiritual, emotional, social, physical and intellectual dimensions of who we are. All of these areas are integral parts of the curricular and co-curricular experience at Crown College.
The Bible describes character qualities that should be present in the lives of believers. These include love, joy, kindness, peace, patience, humility, compassion, forgiveness, hospitality, integrity, self-control, generosity, care for the oppressed, commitment to justice and the recognition of the rights and needs of others. We believe that these characteristics are fully developed only through the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit.
The Word of God also identifies character qualities and actions that should not be present in the lives of believers. Included are: abusive anger; malice; jealousy; lust; sexually immoral behavior, including premarital sex, adultery and homosexuality; impure desires; prejudice based on race, sex, or socioeconomic status; greed; idolatry; slander; profanity; lying; drunkenness; thievery; and dishonesty. According to Scripture, these qualities are not acceptable for the Christian, and therefore, are unacceptable for members of the Crown College community. We need the transforming power of Christ for change to take place in these areas. The guiding principle for these choices comes from Philippians 4:8, "…whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things." Specific guidelines and standards of conduct are found in the Student and Employee Handbooks.
Conclusions About Community Life:
As such, we commit to the principles and standards of the Community Covenant, and the expectations outlined in the Student and Employee handbooks, in order to maintain the spirit and health of the community. These principles and policies are binding for all who voluntarily choose to become part of the Crown College community as representatives on the Board of Trustees, employees who minister and serve on behalf of Crown College and undergraduate students in the School of Arts and Sciences.
Recognizing that we have an obligation to hold each other accountable to biblical standards and to the commitments we have made, appropriate action will be taken to teach, influence, reconcile, discipline, or even dismiss those who disregard these community expectations. If some find themselves unable to honor these commitments, withdrawal may be in order. We will strive to have all disciplinary procedures characterized by Christian love. This Community Covenant is subject to change only by action of the Board of Trustees.
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Meet our chaplain
Dr. Bill Kuhn
Dr. Bill Kuhn is a graduate of Crown College and received his Master of Arts in Religious Studies from Indiana Wesleyan University. He received his doctorate from St. Mary's University in Minneapolis.
Bill is a gifted speaker who was a pastor in Christian and Missionary Alliance churches for 15 years. He enjoys speaking at leadership and youth worker conferences and symposiums around the country, and has had the privilege of speaking to a variety of other audiences, including children's camps, youth camps and various college campuses and churches.
Bill's personal relationship with Jesus Christ began in high school when a teacher spoke with him about Christ. His favorite verse is (in the words of the apostle Paul) Philippians 1:21, "For to me, to live is Christ; to die is gain." Bill appreciates the Christ-saturated focus of Paul's life.
On Crown's campus, Bill organizes several ministries, including four weekly chapels and directing the Christian Service program, while interacting daily with many of Crown's more than 700 students.
Recently, Bill was chosen by the faculty of St. Mary's University (Minn.) as the doctoral student reflection speaker at their commencement. In addition, the St. Mary's doctoral faculty awarded Bill with the Outstanding Dissertation Award. Also, he presented his doctoral research at the Association of Christians in Student Development (ACSD) national conference. The title of his workshop presentation was, "Cultivating Spiritual Formation: A Phenomenological Study". Bill also shared similar information at the regional conference of ACSD. In his spare time, Bill enjoys spending time with his wife and children. He's also a guitar aficionado and enjoys playing, listening and collecting guitars.
In terms of teaching and spending time with students at Crown, Bill says, "I enjoy the interaction with students and participating in God's work in their lives." If you are considering Crown College, Bill would like you to know, "Crown provides a wonderful community that supports your exploration of life and faith in God. Attending Crown, you can expect a Christ-centered faculty and staff. The networks of care and services for you at Crown will give you a great opportunity to succeed and flourish, both spiritually and academically."
Crown College Guide to Service Credits
Service Requirements
Each student who earns a degree or certificate from Crown College must complete the Service Credits requirement to graduate. Only one credit may be earned per semester, except in the case of approved intercultural experiences, which may be scheduled more infrequently. Service Credits may also be earned during the summer with a maximum of one credit per summer.
Students may earn up to two Service Credits in any one division.
The five divisions are:
- Evangelistic Ministries
- Church-related Ministries
- Intercultural Ministries
- Community Ministries
- Departmental Units
The number of required Service Credits is based on the particular degree or certificate a student is earning:
- Certificate: 1 credit required
- Associate's Degree: 2 credits required
- Bachelor's Degree: 4 credits required
The number of required Service Credits may be adjusted for transfer students according to the number of transfer academic credits applied toward their degree or certificate:
Transfer Credits Applied
- 0-23 Credits: 4 credits required
- 24-53 Credits: 3 credits required
- 54-89 Credits: 2 credits required
- 90+ Credits: 1 credit required
Service Credit from other Bible or Christian colleges will not transfer.
Specific Requirements
Every student must complete at least one church-related credit.
Students may complete up to two departmental credits, depending on the requirement set by each department for a particular area of study. These credits are coordinated and supervised by the academic departments and are integrated into the curriculum as part of the course work for some majors. A student must receive at least a C- in the course to receive Service Credit. Students should check with their department to determine how many Service Credits (0-2) are required in order plan accordingly throughout their program.
Students who participate in an approved intercultural experience with at least five or more full days of ministry (excluding travel) are eligible to receive one Service Credit.
Remaining Service Credits may be earned through the evangelistic, church-related, intercultural or community service divisions.
Only one credit may be earned per semester or summer, unless approved by the Service Credit Director. No single experience will count as more than one Service Credit.
Service Credit Grades
Upon receipt of all completed forms, and based upon the student's and supervisor's evaluations that the student was faithful to follow through with the service experience, a Service Credit is awarded. Grades given are C (Commendable), S (Satisfactory), or U (Unsatisfactory). These grades are recorded on a Service record. Those students receiving a U (Unsatisfactory) grade will not be given Service Credit. Students are welcome to review their record with the Director of Service Credits.
The Service Credit program, as part of the academic program at Crown College, exists to provide opportunities for students to serve God and to minister to the needs of others. It is the student's individual responsibility to serve with their God-given talents and abilities in fulfilling this requirement.
(Crown College desires that through serving in the greater Crown community during their educational years, students become ready to serve their communities following the completion of their education at Crown, all while being formed to the image of Christ, to the glory of God.)
General Guidelines
The following guidelines apply to all Service Credits except those that are coordinated through academic departments:
- Service Credit assignments require approval by the Director by submitting the Service Contract form. Assignments begin by the fourth Friday of the semester and continue through the last class day of the semester.
- Service Credit assignments should involve two to four hours of preparation and service per week or at least 28 hours a semester/experience to receive one Service Credit. Transportation time cannot be included in the service hours submitted for Service Credits.
- Assignments with compensation, other than for covering expenses such as lodging, gas, materials, etc., will not be counted for Service Credit.
- The experience must contribute to the development of vocational and/or ministry skills through direct contact with people.
- Adequate on-site supervision will be necessary. The student and the supervisor will evaluate Service Credit assignments at the end of the service period. All evaluations and paperwork must be submitted by six weeks into the semester following the service period or Service Credit will not be granted. Students are responsible for calling Supervisors and ensuring that their evaluations reach the Service Credit Office on time.
- Service Credit assignments should improve and develop new ministry and leadership skills, to utilize individual gifts and parallel career goals, to integrate academic study with practical experience and service, and to meet community needs and serve others.
- Students must complete two Service Credits to be accepted into a department. Acceptance into a department is a graduation requirement that occurs in the transition between the sophomore and junior year to ensure that you are on the right track to graduate.


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vExmY0 needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 44 designs submitted by 26 freelance designers.
We need a logo for our new web site that will be our new brand.
IER Solutions, Inc.
We build and promote your vision.
Desired Color Scheme:
See http://demo.iersolutions.com/
Desired Style:
Modern, Professional
Accepted File Formats:
Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai); Layered Formats (.psd or .tiff)
The template we are using is here: http://demo.iersolutions.com/
Our firm provides rapid web application development, social media marketing and internet security.
We want a professional and modern image.
One idea is to use a serif font for IER and making it look gold with a bit of 3D effect with the solutions, Inc. in a serif font, all with a light reflection. However, we are open to other creative designs that are not just logotype.Â
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Next week, the four remaining Republican candidates will debate for CNN on Wednesday. It will be the 21st televised debate, likely be the last.
Ashley Parker of the New York Times is reporting that Romney has bowed out of a potential debate on March 1st in Atlanta, Georgia - Newt Gingrich's home state. Subsequently the debate has been cancelled. The Times relays the Romney campaign's official position:
"Governor Romney will be spending a lot of time campaigning in Georgia and Ohio ahead of Super Tuesday," wrote Andrea Saul, a campaign spokeswoman. "With eight other states voting on March 6, we will be campaigning in other parts of the country and unable to schedule the CNN Georgia debate. We have participated in 20 debates, including eight from CNN."
What's clear is how little upside for Romney in further debates with his Republican foes. Gingrich thrives in debates, and as their number and frequency has diminished, so has his standing in the polls. The Romney campaign can plausibly say that they've done enough of these, and that they'd rather be holding rallies in the states that are coming up for a vote.
Would the media be able to keep a straight face reporting that Gingrich thinks Romney is "ducking" these debates?
I don't think so.
Now is the time in the campaign where money and organization really counts. Instead of the hand to hand combat of debates, the campaign becomes an air-war. Who can buy enough ads? Who can run get out the vote operations in multiple states at once? Certainly Romney can.
Paul and Santorum have some ability in these areas, having saved money wisely. But Gingrich does not have that ability.
Unless one of these candidates can beat Romney in several states on Super Tuesday (March 6), Romney has no incentive to do another debate.
He has won already.


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Each Eggland's Best pack bears an imprint with a date. There is a difference, though between a SELL-BY date and a Best Before (USE-BY) date.
If it is a SELL-BY date, we suggest that the eggs be used up to 30 days past that date providing they have been kept refrigerated and are not cracked. If it is a BEST BEFORE (or USE-BY date), the eggs should be used within 2 weeks of that date, providing they have been kept refrigerated and are not cracked.
Click here for a video on how to tell if your EB eggs are fresh!
Eggland's Best eggs come from healthy flocks that are continuously monitored for any type of disease. The processing of our eggs involves decontamination of the shell surface in a warm sanitizing solution, which effectively destroys any viral and bacterial contamination. All Eggland's Best production facilities exceed Federal standards of bio-security, which are designed to prevent introduction of infection into the flocks.
Eggland's Best takes extra precaution to ensure the health of its flocks by vaccinating hens 3 times during the first 5 months of life to protect them against contracting salmonella and other diseases. Eggland's Best audits the farms and processing plants of its production facilities to ensure compliance with Best Management Practices, which significantly reduce the probability of infection and maintain the health and productivity of flocks. If, by some rare occurrence, eggs should become contaminated with any type of bacteria/virus, it would not survive the temperatures associated with food preparation, including boiling, baking, frying, and scrambling of eggs.
Eggland's Best organic eggs are derived from hens reared, housed, and fed in compliance with the regulations of the National Organic Program administered by the USDA. This requires strict adherence to rules concerning the source and type of ingredients in diets, housing, freedom from exposure to pesticides, as well as chemicals or substances which are not approved. Hens producing eggs under the National Organic Program are allowed free access to the entire area of their houses and have access to the outside, as conditions permit.
Size tells you the minimum required net weight per dozen eggs. It does not refer to the dimensions of an egg or how big it looks. While some eggs in the carton may look slightly larger or smaller than the rest, it is the total weight of the dozen eggs that matters. Eggland's Best strictly follows the USDA-specified minimum net weight per dozen eggs for the grades marketed under the Eggland's Best Brand. For example: A dozen Large eggs must have a total minimum weight of 24 ounces.
USDA Chart
|Size or Weight Class
|Minimum net weight per dozen
|30 ounces
|Extra Large
|27 ounces
|24 ounces
|21 ounces
|18 ounces
|15 ounces
EB eggs are always Gluten Free. When following a Gluten Free diet you can safely consume EB eggs. Gluten is a grain protein. Regardless of how much grain a chicken is fed as part of her diet, the protein in our eggs is always 100% egg protein, as the hen diet does not translate into gluten protein in eggs.
As of January 1, 2015 all eggs sold in the State of California must be CA SEFS compliant. So, if you live in California you may have noticed that Eggland's Best packages now have the statement CA SEFS on them. This statement means that Eggland's Best eggs meet the California Shell Egg Food Safety Compliant regulations to reduce the risk of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) contamination. In fact, Eggland's Best have been practicing similar food safety program requirements for over 10 years, plus other important practices to help ensure the safety of our eggs.
Any complaints regarding appearance, quality, taste, or any other abnormality should be reported to Eggland's Best using our toll free number (800) 922-EGGS (3447) or by e-mail here.
The short answer is "none." Generally speaking, hens with white feathers (such as White Leghorns) lay white eggs and hens with reddish brown feathers (such as Rhode Island Reds) lay brown eggs. Shell color has little relationship to egg quality, flavor, nutritive value, cooking characteristics, or shell strength.
The color of brown eggs is a natural pigment placed by the hen on the surface of the shell during the final stages of egg formation. From the inside, the shell appears white. The outer shell color can vary from light to dark brown, depending on the breed of the hen and also on individual hen characteristics.
About 25-30% of brown eggs, irrespective of brand, typically have what are referred to as pigment or protein spots next to the yolk or floating in the albumen. If you look very closely at white eggs, you will see that they have similar particles of protein floating around, but the hens lack the brown pigment in their system that combines with the protein to make them stand out. The spots are not an indication of fertility and they do not contain any blood cells, as would a true blood spot. The spots can be removed with the tip of a knife, if preferred, but they are also perfectly safe to leave. The red-colored blood spots are also safe, but most people prefer to discard bloodspot eggs. It is difficult to detect interior defects when shining a candling light through a brown-shelled egg, so bloodspots are also more frequently found by consumers in brown eggs than whites. There is probably a 1 in 3000 chance of finding a blood spot in a white egg and 1 in 1000 chance in a brown egg.
The American Egg Board Eggcyclopedia provides the following information regarding blood spots:
"Blood spots: Occasionally found on an egg yolk. These tiny spots do not indicate a fertilized egg. Instead, they are caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the yolk surface during formation of the egg or by a similar accident in the wall of the oviduct. Mass candling methods reveal most eggs with blood and those eggs are removed. However, even with mass scanners, it's impossible to catch them all. Both chemically and nutritionally, eggs with blood spots are fit to eat. You can remove the spot with the tip of a knife, if you wish."
"The Avian Egg" indicates that abnormal yolk shapes are the result of variations in strength of the vitelline membrane that surrounds the yolk. Weaker parts of the membrane allow the yolk to bulge out to form the corners of the square. These formations are very rare and can be heart-shaped, U-shaped, triangular, etc. It is possible that a certain hen always produces yolks in this unusual shape.
This abnormality would not affect the safety of the eggs.
The Asian form of Avian Influenza (strain H5N1) has never occurred in the United States. Studies indicate that current surveillance and import restrictions should exclude this disease from the Western hemisphere. In the event of an outbreak, the USDA has developed comprehensive early detection and response programs which will result in prompt isolation and depletion of affected flocks.
There is no evidence that Avian Influenza has ever been transmitted to consumers through commercially produced eggs.
Avian Influenza is generally not transmitted through eggs and the virus is destroyed during cooking. Eggland's Best has imposed strict standards of surveillance and biosecurity to protect flocks and ensure the wholesomeness of eggs marketed under the Eggland's Best brand.
Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) is an egg-borne infection where bacteria can be found on the outside or inside of a shell egg. It emerged in the U.S. during the late 1980s and is now strictly controlled and prevented by a number of procedures.
Eggland's Best requires that all flocks should be purchased from hatcheries complying with the requirements of the National Poultry Improvement Program administered by the USDA. This certifies freedom from vertically transmitted SE infection.
All flocks producing Eggland's Best product are vaccinated during the rearing period. A comprehensive testing program is followed to ensure that flocks are free of infection. An important component of the SE prevention program involves washing the eggs in a warm sanitizing solution, which effectively destroys any viral and bacterial contamination on the shell, and keeping eggs refrigerated from the time of packing through to point of sale.
Consumers are advised to refrigerate eggs and to follow good kitchen practices in preparing eggs and recipes containing eggs. Yolks or whites that are "runny" are not adequately cooked.
We advise to avoid eating raw or undercooked egg yolks and whites or products containing raw or undercooked eggs. Follow the Safe Handling Instructions on the carton. "To prevent illness from bacteria: Keep eggs refrigerated, cook eggs until yolks are firm, and cook foods containing eggs thoroughly."
Eggland's Best participates in the voluntary USDA program of Grading for quality and egg size, and Eggland's Best production facilities conform to USDA requirements for construction, equipment, and hygienic operation. The USDA Grademark shows that the eggs were graded for quality and checked for weight (size) under the supervision of a trained USDA grader.
Determining the age of an egg is simple with Eggland's Best eggs. The day of the year that the eggs are processed and placed into the carton must be shown on each carton with the USDA Grademark shield. This is called the "Pack Date." The number is a 3-digit code that represents the consecutive day of the year. For example, January 1 is shown as "001" and December 31 as "365."
Hard-cooked eggs may be difficult to peel if they are very fresh. This is because an egg shrinks inside during storage, which pulls the inner membrane away from the inside of the shell. For this reason, a hard-cooked egg will peel more easily if it has been stored for 1 or 2 weeks before it is cooked.
After boiling the eggs, crack the shell all over by tapping gently, then hold under running water to make peeling easier. Eggs may also be harder to peel if they are not cooked long enough. Hard cooked eggs should be kept refrigerated and used within 1 week.
The American Egg Board website www.aeb.org offers the following information on blood spots – also called meat spots – occasionally found on an egg yolk. Contrary to popular belief, these tiny spots do not indicate a fertilized egg or the presence of a disease. Rather, they are caused by the rupture of a blood vessel on the yolk surface during formation of the egg or by a similar accident in the wall of the oviduct. Less than 1% of all eggs produced have blood spots.
Candling methods reveal most eggs with blood spots and those eggs are removed but, even with electronic spotters, it is impossible to catch all of them in the candling process, especially in brown eggs due to the darker color shell. As an egg ages, the yolk takes up water from the albumen to dilute the blood spot so, in actuality, a blood spot indicates that the egg is fresh. Both chemically and nutritionally, these eggs are fit to eat. The spot can be removed with the tip of a knife, if you wish.
Candling is the process of using light to help determine the quality of an egg. Automated mass scanning equipment is used by our egg packers to detect eggs with cracked shells and/or interior defects. During candling, eggs travel along a conveyor belt and pass over a light source where the defects become visible.
Defective eggs are removed by trained operators.
Hand candling – holding a shell egg directly in front of a light source – is done to spot check and determine accuracy in grading. Advanced technology, utilizing computerized integrated cameras and sound wave technology, is also being applied for the segregation of defective eggs.
These structures, called chalazae, are twisted strands of egg white that anchor the yolk in place. A more pronounced chalazae indicates a fresher egg. Fresh eggs which have been refrigerated may not have prominent chalazae but this does not indicate that they have aged. The freshness of an egg is indicated by the date imprinted on the side of the carton.
The white spot on the yolk is called the germinal disc. Fertilization takes place through the germinal disc.
Since EB eggs are not fertilized, no embryonic development can take place.
Eggland's Best eggs contain 175mg of cholesterol and 25% less saturated fat than ordinary eggs, and 115mg of Omega-3, as compared to 51mg in ordinary eggs. An Eggland's Best egg also contains 10 times more Vitamin E, which accounts for 25% of a person's daily requirement, and 40% of a person's daily requirement for Iodine compared to only 15% in an ordinary egg. For more information on the nutritional benefits of Eggland's Best eggs, click here.
The unique patented diet of our hens is nutritionally superior to that fed to other hens, so Eggland's Best hens lay naturally superior eggs. Eggland's Best hens are fed a wholesome all-vegetarian, high-quality diet with no animal fat, no animal by-products, and no recycled or processed food. The feed contains healthy grains, canola oil, and a premium supplement of rice bran, alfalfa meal, kelp, and Vitamin E. Eggland's Best eggs are produced without added hormones, antibiotics, or steroids. No hormones or steroids are approved for use with laying hens.
When a hen gets to be about a year to a year and a half old, the mineral reserves in her bones and body start to get depleted, regardless of how nutritionally perfect her diet is. In order to rejuvenate the hen, it is necessary to temporarily stop egg production. This stage of rest from egg production is called molting.
Chickens, as most birds, are stimulated to lay eggs by increasing amounts of light and day length, which initiates their reproductive season in the spring. In order to make egg production stop, the usual practice is to shorten the day length and the availability of light to be comparable to a short winter day when most birds do not lay eggs. The diet is also changed to fit the "off-production" period.
During a molt, the flight feathers are shed and grow back. Molting is a natural process that would occur in a flock of hens at some point in their production cycle. After a hen stops producing eggs, she will be fed a rejuvenating diet. The lights are then increased to simulate the lengthening days of spring, and the hen starts producing eggs again. In this second cycle of egg production, eggs are larger and the shell quality is better. Molting is a practice mostly used by farmers who have a significant market for Extra Large eggs. Since Eggland's Best eggs are usually available in the Large size, the majority of Eggland's Best eggs are not produced from molted hens.
Eggland's Best farms are located all across the United States. Our regular Eggland's Best eggs in the white carton are from caged hens. Cages are the most prevalent housing system in the commercial egg industry because cages still offer the best sanitation, ventilation, and freedom from dust and ammonia. Cages offer the most disease-free environment, since the hens do not have access to others' waste and there is no organic matter on which bacteria can grow. There are also fewer problems with hens pecking each other when they are caged in small groups with a rigidly defined social order, rather than the continual mingling and challenging that goes on in a large barn.
The Eggland's Best Cage-Free and Organic eggs are from cage-free hens. Cage-free means the hens can roam around in a very large building, but do not have outdoor access like free-range hens. Organic means that the hens live in a cage-free environment and also have outdoor access, as conditions permit. The cage-free environment offers greater freedom for movement and other normal hen behaviors. Eggland's Best Cage-Free and Organic eggs are rapidly expanding distribution in the marketplace. To protect the birds from each other, a process is done with special equipment, which cauterizes the beak and may be compared to clipping a dog's claws. Beak trimming is sometimes incorrectly referred to as "de-beaking." Beaks are not removed or the birds could not eat. The sharp tips of chicks' beaks are trimmed or "blunted" to lessen injury to each other. Beak trimming is done when chicks are less than a week old. Beak-trimmed chicks will immediately resume pecking, eating, and drinking.
Eggland's Best 100% Liquid Egg Whites are heated during pasteurization and therefore not recommended for meringues or angel food cake.
Absolutely! Eggland's Best 100% Liquid Egg Whites make a convenient, versatile and healthy substitute for eggs in most recipes. Be sure to check out our website: www.egglandsbest.com for some great recipes.
Here are the substitution amounts:
|Use this much Eggland's Best 100% Liquid Egg Whites…
|…when a recipe calls for this much Regular Eggs…
|3 Tbsp
|Whites of Approx 1 Large Egg
|1/3 Cup
|Whites of Approx 2 Large Eggs
|¾ Cup
|Whites of Approximately 4 Large Eggs
No more pull rings.
Twisting the cap breaks two safety seals:
1. First, the seal to the safety ring at the base of the cap will break.
2. Second, "teeth" on the inside of the cap are extended down through the carton, opening the flap and creating the hole in the package.
Twist cap to open, our caps do not use a pull ring. As the cap is twisted counterclockwise, the plastic "teeth" cut through the carton creating the pour opening.
Yes. Eggland's Best 100% Liquid Egg Whites can be frozen up to one year if they are unopened.
To thaw, the product should be placed in a refrigerator overnight.
Once opened the product should NEVER be frozen or refrozen.
Eggland's Best 100% Liquid Egg Whites should be kept refrigerated and used within seven (7) days of opening.
Unopened cartons, kept refrigerated, are good until the "Use By" date printed on each package.
Confused by the product code? It can be tricky.
The "Use By" starts with the day (17), month (JAN) and then the year (14). This particular product should be used by January 17, 2014.
The next line "L2" refers to the line it was processed on (Line 2). After that, P1455 tells you which plant the egg whites were processed at.
Fnally, LOT is the lot code. 3 tells you what year (2013), while 019 tells you what day in that year according to the Julian calendar. The G, tells you which plant made the product.
Eggland's Best 100% Liquid Egg Whites are certified by the American Heart Association as meeting all the criteria for their "Low in Saturated Fat & Cholesterol" Food Certification Program.
For more information, including recipes and other certified products. Please visit www.heartcheckmark.org.
Eggland's Best 100% Liquid Egg Whites are made with the same Eggland's Best shell eggs that you buy in the grocery store. The eggs are cracked and the whites and yolks separated. The liquid egg whites are pasteurized and packaged into easy-pour cartons.
Because the egg yolk is removed, Eggland's Best 100% Liquid Egg Whites are naturally fat-free and cholesterol free, provide a good source of protein (5g) with only 25 calories per serving.
|Eggland's Best
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Shell Egg (Large)
|Eggland's Best 100% Liquid
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|Calories per serving
|Total Fat
Eggland's Best 100% Liquid Egg Whites are made with pure egg whites exclusively from Eggland's Best shell eggs.
No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives are ever added.
And unlike generic eggs, Eggland's Best eggs come from hens that are fed a strictly controlled, high-quality all-vegetarian diet. The feed contains no animal fat, no animal by-products, and no recycled or processed food. Lard and other animal by-products are never allowed in Eggland's Best hen feed.
All about our EB Snacks
Sliced Genoa Salame
Milk Chocolate
Pitting olives makes life easier and convenient for us, but not every olive cooperates. To be certain, be mindful that a small pit fragment could remain inside the olive.
All varieties of EB Snacks contain Egg and Milk allergens.
The Chocolate Covered Almonds item also contains Almonds, Peanuts, and Soy.
Yes, please keep refrigerated until consumed. Please consume shortly after opening.
Each grocery retailer is different. They can be located in either the Egg section, the Meat Snacks section, or the Refrigerated Snacks section.
It is printed in dark ink on the side of the tray.
Yes, the tray is made of PET #1 coded and is recyclable. Please check your local municipality policies.
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WASHINGTON, July 15 (UPI) -- A flood of net neutrality comments has led the Federal Communication Commission to extend its deadline for public opinion to Friday midnight.
The comments section was set to be closed midnight Tuesday, but after receiving a barrage of comments causing the website to face technical difficulties, the agency decided to extend the deadline. The FCC will now extend the deadline to midnight Friday giving people a chance to leave their comments on the agency's proposed net neutrality rules.
As of Monday night, the FCC had received 677,000 comments on its net neutrality rules that proposes creating fast and slow lanes based on commercial payments made to Internet providers. The rules provoked public outcry against what many called the end of a free Internet.
Thirteen senators penned a letter to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler asking him to treat the Internet like a public utility and in turn preserve a free and open Internet.
"If the FCC allows big corporations to negotiate fast lane deals, the Internet will be sold to the highest bidder," said Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., who supported the letter.
This is not the first time the comments section of the FCC site has crashed. The site crashed when John Oliver, the host of HBO's Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, asked Internet trolls to inundate the site with comments. Oliver was vehemently against the idea of converting the Internet into fast lanes and slow lanes.
Earlier Tuesday, 36 tech companies, including Google, Facebook, Twitter and Netflix, asked the FCC to ensure that the Internet remains open and free from censorship. The companies asked that the new rules be quashed as implementing them would stifle innovation and discourage entrepreneurs.


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LONDON, June 17 (UPI) -- Turkey, South Africa and Russia have demanded an explanation for alleged spying on leaders from their countries during the 2009 Group of 20 summit in London.
It was recently revealed the United Kingdom's secret wiretapping agency GCHQ monitored the communications of the politicians and senior officials from Turkey, South Africa and Russia during the G20 summit, The Guardian reported.
"The allegations in the Guardian are very worrying. ... If these allegations are true, this is going to be scandalous for the U.K. At a time when international co-operation depends on mutual trust, respect and transparency, such behavior by an allied country is unacceptable," a statement from Turkey's foreign ministry said.
South African officials also expressed concern over the alleged surveillance.
"We do not yet have the full benefit of details reported on but in principle we would condemn the abuse of privacy and basic human rights particularly if it emanates from those who claim to be democrats," a statement from the South African foreign ministry said.
The statement added: "We have solid, strong and cordial relations with the United Kingdom and would call on their government to investigate this matter fully with a view to take strong and visible action against any perpetrators."
Meanwhile, a former head of Russia's security services said Monday spying on then-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev during the summit would have been relatively easy but not a good idea, RIA Novosti reported.
"From a technical point of view, monitoring the conversations of people in your own country is not at all complicated," said Nikolai Kovalyov, a member of Russia's State Duma's Security Committee and a former head of the Federal Security Service. "It's another matter that intelligence services are forbidden from doing such things to avoid a diplomatic and international scandal, and they usually don't do them."
The alleged spying took place during a world leaders' summit meeting April 2, 2009, and at a finance ministers meeting the following September shortly before a Sept. 25 Pittsburgh G20 meeting hosted by President Barack Obama, The Guardian reported.
The newspaper based its report on a review of top-secret documents stolen by U.S. rogue ex-contractor Edward Snowden.
The April heads of state and government meeting was hosted by Gordon Brown, Britain's prime minister at the time.
The alleged spying was approved at a senior level of Brown's Labor Party government, The Guardian said.
The London and Pittsburgh summits focused on the fast-growing global financial crisis and came five months after a Washington G20 world leaders summit on the crisis, also hosted by Obama, Nov. 14-15, 2008.
The documents The Guardian cited indicated during the two London meetings, Britain's Government Communications Headquarters intelligence agency used what one document called "groundbreaking intelligence capabilities" to intercept visiting delegations' communications.
GCHQ is the counterpart of the U.S. National Security Agency, whose cellphone and Internet data sweeps were leaked by Snowden to The Guardian and The Washington Post, and published starting 11 days ago.
The latest surveillance, The Guardian reported, included British surveillance agencies:
-- Setting up Internet cafes where agents from GCHQ, the Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known as MI6, and others used email-interception and password-logging software to spy on delegates' computer use.
-- Penetrating delegates' BlackBerry smartphone security to monitor their emails and phone calls.
-- Giving live, round-the-clock summaries of who at the summit was phoning who to 45 intelligence analysts.
-- Targeting Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek, who has both British and Turkish citizenship, and possibly 15 others in Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party. The party is currently the subject of anti-government protests in Istanbul and other parts of Turkey.
-- Receiving reports from an NSA attempt to eavesdrop on Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's president then, as his phone calls passed through Moscow satellite links. Vladimir Putin, Russia's current president, is at the Group of Eight summit in Northern Ireland beginning Monday. That meeting is hosted by British Prime Minister David Cameron.
The April intelligence information was intended to make sure Brown's "desired outcomes" of the leaders summit reached British ministers and other "customers at the right time and in a form which allows them to make full use of it," a document cited by the newspaper said.
The September spying on G20 finance ministers included an objective "to establish Turkey's position on agreements from the April London summit" and its "willingness [or not] to cooperate with the rest of the G20 nations," a document cited by the newspaper said.
During that meeting, intelligence agencies used a new surveillance technique to provide live reports of all delegate phone calls and to display all calls on a graphic that was projected onto a 50-square-foot video wall at GCHQ's operations center. The Guardian said. The information was also sent to the computers of 45 specialist analysts monitoring the delegates, the newspaper said.
"For the first time, analysts had a live picture of who was talking to who that updated constantly and automatically," an internal review quoted by the newspaper said.
One of the results of the London and Pittsburgh summits was that the countries agreed the G20 would become the new permanent council for international economic cooperation, replacing the G8, which would focus on security issues.


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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Secretary Robert Barham announced the following additional closure of a portion of the territorial sea, west of the Mississippi River in lower Plaquemines Parish to recreational and commercial fishing activities effective tomorrow, May 20, 2010, at sunrise. These modifications have no impact on fishing in the Grand Isle area.
Territorial Sea Closure
The state's territorial seas seaward of the inside-outside shrimp line from the eastern shore of Chaland Pass at 89 degrees 44 minutes 06.3 seconds west longitude, eastward to the mouth of Red Pass at 89 degrees 28 minutes 13.4 seconds west longitude.
LDWF continues to work closely with DHH in an effort to assess all opportunities to resume normal fishing activities on Louisiana's Coast and guarantee the safety of Louisiana's seafood.
All other closures remain in place.
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C — Check What You're Listening To
[verse 1]
The Black falling down, its goin down
No subject matter, I dont hear it goin around
Minds over matter , they don't mind cause
We dont matter, DJ Lord's on the platter
Cant shake this, the gott-damn matrix
Got actors winning politics, the tricks
Got hot chicks in the back of of wack ass rap flicks
Called videos (hoooo)
Turn off the got-damn radio
Cause they dont show yall what yall need to know
Cant fade it though, Lord don't fade it yo
Year of the Lord , make love fuck war tour
After before 2004, i swore
Dj Lord come bust down the door
Los Angel-less, New Jack Pity
They say fuck the sticks cause they be the city
Homeless sitting outside smellin shitty
Thanks for not giving a got-damn thing pretty
So called land of plenty , can't spare a penny
It's the have nots against the haves,
Is you wit me?
Check What You Listening To
[verse 2]
You might be cuttin tracks
But he's cuttin edge
The sword of Lord high like Phil Upchurch
Through the verse, the truth hurts
From the aftermath of that sonic autograph
Lord ,don't make him mad
So I spit , how loud you want it to get?
Cold sweat.
2005 flicks, new trips through dirty beats
Hits and all those bass kicks
Lookout yall,
Cmon, cant forget to kick this
If the shoe fits get with the ramblin wreck
Check it, to stomp out
All dem nitwits Chuck D stylin
Don't you know where ?
On the new Buckwhylin
Cross the Land, cause the band
Hits the fans, watch them all SLAM the jam
Yes they can can, beware the man
Take a stand yall, wreck the plan
Check What You Listening To
[verse 3]
One foot stuck in the rave
Millennium dance craze
Cross fade to the new phase
Like the old days, twisted in convoluted systems
Existed in the beats of wisdom existance
Cross the Land, cause the band
Hits the fans, watch them all SLAM the jam
Illegal beats , frisk him
Find not a pop thing with him
Multi-ethnic like a prism
Cant hear this?
You in audio prison
Hands be whizzin, cross the wax
Movin tracks from across the tracks
Through your mind he attacks, DJ Lord.
Scratch the gospel , tell them wack ass beats
They can go to hell, 'ding'
The rave bell
See the crowd swell, got even when the needle fell
Still heard them cuts over the yell!
Through the verse, the truth hurts
From the aftermath of that sonic autograph
Mr Chuck , Dj Lord attack the tracks
Yall CHECK WHAT YOU LISTENING TO....


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Dems' big 2014 obstacle: Obama
President Barack Obama says he's ready to do whatever it takes to help Democrats win the House next year — a feat that could make the difference between limping to the end of his presidency and going out with a bang.
But some Democratic candidates and operatives in the districts on which control of the House will hinge said in interviews with POLITICO that the message and issues Obama has emphasized since the election are creating a difficult political headwind for them.
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Obama's political choices, they say, reflect a tone-deafness to the challenges they face competing for moderate and conservative-leaning seats.
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To net 17 seats and flip the chamber, Democrats have to win predominantly on GOP turf, in districts that Mitt Romney won and where Obama and his agenda are unpopular. A number of Democrats made clear in interviews that the more partisan posture Obama has adopted over the past few months — particularly on cultural issues like gun control, and to a lesser extent on immigration and gay marriage — is making an uphill slog that much steeper.
"I think the tone coming out of the White House … could probably be more conciliatory," said Jim Graves, a Minnesota Democrat who nearly knocked off Rep. Michele Bachmann last year in a suburban Twin Cities district where Obama barely eclipsed 40 percent.
Graves, who's girding for a rematch against Bachmann next year, added, "There's no question — Obama has taken a fairly liberal tack in his second term. But I'm not here for the president. I'm here for the people of the 6th Congressional District."
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Arkansas Democratic state Sen. Bruce Maloch said he's considering running for a House seat that tilts heavily Republican. But he, too, is worried about the opposition tying him to a White House that has pivoted left since November.
"I'm an Arkansas Democrat," Maloch said. "I would probably not go as far as the president on some of those issues."
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The last time Democrats seized the House, in 2006, Rahm Emanuel, then the House Democratic campaign chief, wooed dozens of crossover-type candidates who could make a credible case to voters in districts that typically sent Republicans to Washington. One of the recruits was Gabrielle Giffords, a tough-on-immigration, pro-gun, pro-business moderate who won an Arizona border district by casting herself as a centrist and her opponent as overly conservative.
The district had been in Republican hands for nearly two decades, and George W. Bush had carried it in 2000 and 2004, so it had initially been seen as a challenge for Democrats. But Giffords sold herself as a common-sense, reach-across-the-aisle pol, and it worked.


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Because of this paranoia I built some special motion sensors that I place in the camp area and on the trail or road leading to my site. The sensors contact me by radio if anything over 30 lbs crosses in front of it. Depending on the terrain, I can locate the remote sensors up to a couple of miles away for a good "heads up" when someone is coming. The real value is the peace of mind. When I wake up in the night and think I heard something I'm not afraid to stick my head out of the tent for fear my head might be lopped off with a machete. If someone is out there this system will let me know. So far there has never been an alarm except when I step outside to relieve myself (that also tests it!).
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Release Date: November 15, 2013
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Phillip Tucciarone, a University at Buffalo senior majoring in chemical and biological engineering, was selected as a finalist for the prestigious Marshall Scholarship.
Also a 2013 recipient of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, Tucciarone is UB's first finalist for the Marshall Scholarship since 2008.
Each year, the award finances graduate study for 40 American scholars at a university in the United Kingdom in any field of study. If selected, Tucciarone would use the scholarship to obtain his doctorate in materials science at either the University of Oxford or Imperial College of London.
Tucciarone will interview with the scholarship committee in New York on Nov. 16. He will hear final results the following week.
If selected, he would join the transcending research currently underway on graphene, one of the crystalline forms of carbon. Fueled by his desire to become a professor of materials science, Tucciarone has devoted much of his undergraduate research to nanomaterials and the development of methods of non-toxic bio-imaging, which play a role in cancer treatment.
Tucciarone's studies have earned several awards, including the UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences' Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Award of Distinction. He has also co-authored and published two papers on his studies in ACS Nano and Nano Letters, both monthly, peer-reviewed, scientific journals published by the American Chemical Society.
"I see education as the strongest mechanism for change in the world," says Tucciarone. "I want to bridge the gap between the United States and UK as a diplomat, gain experience and work as a bridge for bilateral research and higher education."
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Communication (2002-2003)
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The Master of Arts in Communication offers students the opportunity to study communicative processes building from theoretical foundations through a range of applications. Students may apply theory in various ways which may include analyzing and evaluating the impact of media on society, engaging in basic and applied research, developing and conducting persuasive campaigns, preparing for teaching at the college level, creating television and radio programs, planning and carrying out communication audits, and evaluating various forms of rhetorical discourse.
The program is designed for students who want to develop an advanced understanding of communication theories and applications and who want to do so through an intensive educational experience in small and highly participative classes and in one-to-one work with faculty members.
Graduates of the program choose to pursue professional careers in a broad range of media, business and educational organizations, or to continue their graduate education beyond the master's level.
Students must have a 2.75 cumulative GPA or 3.0 GPA in their last two academic years. Those not holding at least an undergraduate minor in speech communication or broadcasting, or those deficient in undergraduate courses, skills, or advanced theoretical knowledge may be asked, upon evaluation of their transcripts, to make up deficiencies prior to full graduate standing.
International students must have an overall TOEFL score of at least 237 (580 paper score).
If and when deficiencies exist in the applicant's undergraduate curriculum, specific undergraduate courses will be assigned to such an individual until the candidate has demonstrated a sufficient level of competence in the designated areas of concern. Deficiency courses do not apply toward graduate credit. Possible deficiency courses include:
Each applicant will be evaluated on an individual basis; hence the nature and the number of courses to be made up (if any) will vary from student to student. However, within each discipline there are specific skills, advanced theories, and knowledge which are deemed essential for a successful graduate experience. The suggested menu of deficiency courses, therefore, should not be construed as all inclusive nor as specific.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for regular admission to the Communication graduate program.
Students entering the Communication program must enroll during either the fall or spring semester.
The Master of Arts degree in Communication requires a minimum of 33 semester hours of course work, to be distributed as follows:
General Courses
500 Introduction to Graduate Study. (3) Provides instruction and experience in qualitative, philosophical, and bibliographical resources and research methods in the broadcasting, speech communication, rhetoric, and public address areas of the discipline.
504 Empirical Research in Human Communication. (3) Introduction to research design, statistics and empirical measurement as applied to the study of human communication. Prerequisite: COMM 311 or equivalent.
506 Message Production. (3) Investigation of contemporary theories of communication.
520 Research in Public Communication and Broadcasting. (1–6, repeatable to 6) Prerequisite: Completion of six-nine semester hours of core course requirements.
539 Seminar in Public Communication and Broadcasting. (3, repeatable to 6) Consideration of philosophies of communication and review of current literature in the field.
596 Graduate Internship. (1–3, repeatable to 3) Supervised applied experience at a work site outside the Department of Communication Arts and Sciences. Graded S/U. Prerequisite: Completion of at least 18 semester hours of Communication course work and approval of the graduate adviser and departmental supervisor.
601 Thesis. (3,6, repeatable to 6) Prerequisite: Completion of 18 semester hours of course work.
602 Creative Projects. (3) Prerequisite: Completion of 18 semester hours of course work.
420G Television Graphics. (3) Students design computer graphics and animation. Projects include news anchor boxes, graphic backgrounds, and animated feature introductions. Prerequisites: BC 322 or permission of the instructor.
421G Broadcast Writing. (3) Study and practical application of writing techniques for broadcasting. Special attention is given to longer fiction and documentary forms.
422G Television Directing. (4) Examination of procedures, techniques, and problems identified with the directing of television presentations.
423G Broadcasting Programs and Audiences. (3) History, development, and impact of broadcast programming. Attention to program creation, survival, and audience attitudes. Critical analysis of the current network television season.
424G Broadcasting Station Management. (3) Study of the social, economic and legal responsibilities involved in the management of broadcasting operation. Discussion of organizational leadership and control. Attention to managerial functions. Prerequisite: BC 323.
425G Broadcast/Cable Law and Ethics. (3) A study of the laws covering the broadcast/cable industry in America from the Communication Act of 1934 to the present. Ethical considerations faced by broadcasters and cablecasters.
426G TV Sports Production. (1-3, repeatable to 6) Theory and practice of remote television sports production and editing techniques. Prerequisites: BC 552, BC 321, and BC 322; ENG 180 and ENG 280.
427G Advanced Radio Broadcast Production. (3) Designing and producing major projects in news, features, and documentaries. Content and production excellence are stressed.
500 Introduction to Graduate Study. (3) Provides instruction and experience in qualitative, philosophical, and bibliographical resources and research methods in the broadcasting, speech communication, rhetoric, and public address areas of the discipline.
539 Seminar in Public Communication and Broadcasting. (3, repeatable to 6) Consideration of philosophies of communication and review of current literature in the field.
544 Broadcasting and Government. (3) Examination of policies and regulations which govern broadcasting. Emphasis on the role which the president, Congress, the FCC, the FTC, and other agencies play in regulating broadcasting media.
547 Communication Technology and Change. (3) An exploration of the changes in formal, informal, interpersonal, and group communication with the advent of electronic communication technology.
409G Communication and Conflict Management. (3) Study of the role of communication in conflict. Consideration of the major theories of conflict and conflict management.
410G Theory and Methodology in Interpersonal Communication. (3) Study of theory, concepts and methodology relevant to dyadic interaction. Examination of, and participation in, field, survey, and experimental studies of interpersonal behavior.
413G Advanced Organizational Communication. (3) Study of communication issues in organizational settings. Examination of organizational behaviors and case analyses contributing to the understanding and improvement of individual, group, and organizational communication. Prerequisite: COMM 343 or equivalent.
414G Communication Technologies in Professional Speaking. (3) Preparation and delivery of longer speeches and presentations in professional settings, utilizing advanced rhetorical principles and advanced communication technologies. Prerequisites: ENG 180, ENG 280 and COMM 241.
441G Classical Rhetoric. (3) Textual studies of Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, and St. Augustine.
444G Communication and Relationships. (3) Focus will be on research and theories that describe communication in friendships, romantic relationships, and families. The class will cover how these relationships are created and sustained by communication as well as communication practices that are both unique to and shared by each relationship type. Prerequisites: COMM 344, ENG 180 and 280.
456G Persuasive Campaigns. (3) Study of the design and execution of persuasive campaigns.
480G Special Topics in Communication. (3, repeatable to 6, for different topics, with permission of department chair) This course deals with selected topics of interest in communication, such as nonverbal communication, intercultural communication, and family communication. Prerequisites: ENG 180 and 280; completion of at least 12 s.h. in communication.
501 Advanced Interpersonal Communication. (3) Examination and application of the major rhetorical and methodological approaches to interpersonal communication.
503 Communication and Attitude Change. (3) Examination of the major theories and related research dealing with communication and attitude change.
508 Rhetorical Theory. (3) Studies of historical and contemporary rhetorical theories. Prerequisite: COMM 312 or COMM 441 or equivalent.
510 Organizational Communication. (3) A study of research and theory in organizational communication. Prerequisite: COMM 343 or COMM 413 or equivalent.
538 Teaching Speech in College. (3) Guidance in planning units of instruction, writing objectives, devising strategies, teaching units, and evaluating speech performance in a college classroom situation. Includes practical application of principles and methods.