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Want your picture taken at our hyperspectral photobooth? Visit our (photo) booth 4323 at Photonics West
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Want your picture taken at our hyperspectral photobooth? Visit our (photo) booth 4323 at Photonics West
All our bags are packed, we're ready to go. Hope to see you! Meet us at booth 1427 at AME Roundup, 8263 at SPIE BiOS, 4323 at Photonoics West and at the EARSeL Imaging Spectroscopy Workshop.
Visit HySpex at booth 750 at the AGU Fall Meeting.
Advanced hyperspectral systems exhibited at minimalistic booth at GRSG this year.
HySpex will exhibit at GSA 2018, booth 717
HySpex to exhibit at GSA 2018
Visit us at booth 717.
Precision farming with NIBIO at Kapp.
Visit HySpex at SPIE DCS 2018. Come by booth 1618 for a hyperspectral chat and Norwegian chocolate. Thanks for a great show so far, and cool shades @spiephotonics
Flying our @hyspex VNIR-1800 and SWIR-384 together with the POSAV 510 in Parma.
@bfdsystems drone certified for Norwegian weather. Here with @hyspex Mjolnir V-1240 payload.
We just completed our biannual distributor seminar. Lots of fruitful discussions and a nice social event.
HySpex is exhibiting at the Photonics West show in San Francisco. Visit our booth
Visit the HySpex booth (1209) at the AGU fall meeting 2017, for a live demo of HySpex Mjolnir in field configuration, a chat and some chocolate.
Photonex hyperspectral meeting in Coventry.
Pro-Lite booth with HySpex equipment at Photonex in Coventry.
HySpex at INTERGEO - visit our booth (C4.062) to see our systems and join the live demo of Mjolnir V-1240 Thursday 28.09.2017 @ 15:00.
HySpex UAV demo in Warsaw
Ready for a UAV flight and processing session starting at 13:00
Booth at SPIE conference in Warsaw.
Visit us at Photonics West 2017 - Booth 4668
HySpex at Photonics West
HySpex will be exhibiting at Photonics West. Visit us at booth 4668 for a live demo of HySpex VNIR-1800 and SWIR-384.
Cooperation with Wonwoo Systems Co.,LTD
Wonwoo Systems Co.,LTD appointed as HySpex representative in South Korea
HySpex is happy to announce that Wonwoo Systems Co., LTD has been appointed as HySpex representatives in South Korea.We look forward to cooperating with our new best friends in Korea.
HySpex at ANISG 2016 April 20-22
HySpex at the 17th ANISG
HySpex will be represented by Raymax at the 17th Australian Near Infrared Spectroscopy Group (ANISG) conference, co-hosted with the New Zealand Near Infrared Spectroscopy Society (NZNIRSS) .
Join us for a live demo of HySpex systems.
Meet us at SPIE DCS in Baltimore April 19-22
HySpex at DCS 2016
Visit us at Booth 211 to see the new scientific grade HySpex Mjolnir-1024 for details on the HySpex systems.
HySpex at EGU 2016 April 17-22
HySpex at EGU 2016 April 17-22
HySpex and SphereOptics to exhibit at EGU 2016.
Visit us at booth 32 for a live demo of HySpex SWIR-384 in a field configuration.
HySpex Mjolnir Demo
HySpex Mjolnir Demo — Toulouse, April 4th 2016
HySpex invites you to join us for a live demo of a Hyperspectral Imaging System, featuring the all new HySpex Mjolnir UAV camera and Camflight FX8HL robot.
HySpex Mjolnir is a dedicated UAV solution, providing scientific grade hyperspectral data in the spectral region 400-1000 nm.
Bygg Control's Camflight multi-rotor drones are stabilized by gyros, GPS, compass and height sensor, which allows them to hold their position and fly with great accuracy.The flight time is approximately 30 minutes with HySpex Mjolnir as payload.
HySpex at SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing April 4-7
HySpex at SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing
HySpex and ATOS India will exhibit at the conference.
Join us for a live demo of HySpex systems.
HySpex welcomes MS Spektral and Optoprim
New representatives
The HySpex team is happy to announce that we have entered agreements with MS Spektral and Optoprim for sales of HySpex in Turkey and France, respectively.
Meet ut as the Skytech 2016 UAV conference in London on January 27th-28th
NEO will showcase the new HySpex Mjolnir-1024 scientific grade hyperspectral camera forUAVs at the Skytech 2016 conference in London. SkyTech is a two-day B2B tradeshow for the commercial UAS industry. Now in its second year SkyTech will include an exhibition, 3 conferences, workshops, product launches, live demonstrations and marketing opportunities for the commercial UAS community. SkyTech covers UAS usage across a range of markets including construction, agriculture, utilities, infrastructure, energy, mining, oil & gas, emergency services, surveying, mapping and security.
Click here for more information:Skytech 2016
NEO and Applanix introduce scientific hyperspectral imaging solution for small UAVs
The HySpex Mjolnir-1024 is NEO's new hyperspectral camera for UAV applications. It is a complete turnkey solution for producing high-quality georeferenced scientific data, meaning it includes the hyperspectral camera, a powerful computer, the Applanix APX-15 UAV (GNSS-Inertial component) inside asmall chassis that weighs less than 4.5kg in total. With rugged design, various downlink capabilities, good thermal and mechanical stability, it is ideal for awide range of UAV applications.
Meet us at the AGU fall meeting in San Francisco on Dec. 14th-18th
We will exhibit at the AGU Fall meeting at the Moscone Convention Center in December and hope to meet many of our existing and new partners and clients in the geophysical community. Please stop by our booth for a chat if you are there!
HySpex distributor seminar on Oct. 7th and 8th
NEO has been hosting a very enthusiastic and competent group of distributors from Asia, Europe, Australia and America for a two-day seminar to get to learn about the latest HySpex product developments and applications. The seminar contained both theoretical sessions as well as hands-on training on the products along with introduction of new products and discussions of market trends. The highlight of the seminar was the sucessful demo flight of the new UAV system, Mjolnir-1024.
Successful flight campaign with HySpex ODIN-1024 in the SYSIPHE project
NEO is proud to announce that the ODIN-1024 has been deployed successfully for an extensive military flight campaign in France on Aug 17th to Sept. 4th 2015 under the context of the SYSIPHE project.
UAV Product launch at SPIE Remote Sensing/Security+Defense in Toulouse on September 21st-24th
Meet us at the Centre de Congrès Pierre Baudis in Toulouse for our product launch of the scientific grade hyperspectral imaging system for UAVs, the Mjolnir-1024. For more information about the system, check the Mjolnir-1024 product page:
Successful certification and acceptance flights for ODIN-1024
SYSIPHE is a new airborne hyperspectral imaging system for the VNIR-SWIR-MWIR-LWIR range and is the outcome of a close cooperation between France (ONERA and DGA) and Norway (NEO and FFI). The VNIR and SWIR part of the system has been developed by NEO and is named Hyspex ODIN-1024.
Successful certification and acceptance flights have taken place in Germany and France on DLR's DO-228 aircraft in August and September 2013.
HySpex ODIN-1024 is a next generation airborne hyperspectral imager, covering the spectral range from 400 to 2500 nm.
Where conventional hyperspectral imagers require two separate sensors to cover the full spectral range from 400 to 2500 nm, HySpex Odin assures perfect co-registration between 1024 spatial pixels for VNIR and SWIR by employing a novel common fore-optics design with a single aperture. In the SWIR range, the data is resolved with 1024 spatial pixels, whereas the VNIR data is available to the user with a resolution of 2048 or 1024 spatial pixels.
In addition to the extreme resolution, the unique design provides high sensitivity and low noise, as well as low spatial and spectral misregistration (smile and keystone).
HySpex ODIN-1024 includes real-time data processing functionalities such as real-time georeferencing and anomaly detection in the acquired hyperspectral data. It also features a built-in on-board calibration system to monitor the stability of the instrument.
The majority of current high-end pushbroom hyperspectral cameras are designed and manufactured with a focus on minimizing misregistration errors in hardware. As an alternative means to minimize misregistration, HySpex ODIN resamples the hyperspectral VNIR data in a postprocessing step and allows the optics to be optimized for resolution and light gathering capability. The resulting output data is superior in terms of resolution, misregistration, and light gathering capability.
Read more about the resampling technique in an article on the subject, written by the R&D team at NEO, here.
NEO has partnered with Telops and can offer Hyperspectral Solutions for the VNIR-SWIR-MWIR-LWIR spectrum.
NEO is pleased to announce it has established a business partnership with Telops.
The two companies are research oriented within the field of electro optics and are leading manufacturers of advanced electro optical products for the international market. Each have developed complementary high end hyperspectral imaging systems which can be used to detect and identify substances or targets that have a known infrared spectrum. NEO has developed the HySpex line of hyperspectral imaging systems which covers wavelengths ranging from 0.4µm to 2.5 µm (VNIR and SWIR) whereas the Telops Hyper-Cam line of hyperspectral imaging systems covers wavelengths ranging from 1.5 µm to 5 µm and from 7.7 µm to 11.8 µm. Both of these systems can be used in an airborne or ground based configuration for laboratory, field and industrial applications
''We look forward to working with such an enthusiastic company. Our complementary imaging technologies will definitely enable us to respond to new opportunities and expand our reach to new hyperspectral imaging users'' says Jacques Brochu, Sales and Marketing Director at Telops. "We are very pleased with the new agreement with Telops that will enable us to offer products to existing and new customers that will cover the whole spectral range for Hyperspectral Imagers, and as the products are complementary we believe that the new cooperation will benefit both companies.", says Peter Kaspersen, Managing Director of Norsk Elektro Optikk AS.
Visit us at the 5th WHISPERS
NEO to exhibit at the 5th Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing: Evolution in Remote Sensing (WHISPERS) in Gainesville, Florida, USA.
Visit us at SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing 2013
NEO to exhibit at the SPIE Defense, Security, and Sensing 2013 (DSS) in Baltimore, USA.
Visit us at the XVI SBSR
NEO and Quimbaya Resources Exploration to exhibit at the XVI Brazilian Remote Sensing Symposium (SBSR).
Visit us at Icon PF13
NEO and Mapping Solutions to exhibit at the Institute of Conservation's "Positive Futures in an Uncertain World" Conference Icon PF13.
Join us at the 8th EARSeL Imaging Spectrometry Workshop
NEO will exhibit at the 8th EARSeL Imaging Spectrometry Workshop in Nantes, France.
Join us for new workshop
Mapping Solutions to hold free workshop on Hyperspectral Art Conservation and Restoration. Register here.
HySpex hyperspectral scan of "The Scream" (1893).
The HySpex group at NEO is proud to announce that a very successful hyperspectral scan has been performed on Edvard Munch's most famous painting "The Scream" (1893) at the National Museum in Oslo. The work was done in collaboration with Colorlab at Gjøvik University College and the conservation department at the National Museum.
The spectral reflectance of 416 wavelength bands throughout the visible, NIR and SWIR region (400nm to 2500nm) has been acquired using the HySpex VNIR-1600 and HySpex SWIR-320m-e instruments.
The SWIR-320m-e camera was operated in two different configurations, yielding a spatial resolution of¨0.29mm on the painting. The VNIR-1600 camera was configured to give a spatial resolution on the painting of ~0.2mm as well as an extraordinary 0.06mm (with full spectral resolution).
A two-axis computer-controlled translation stage has been integrated with the instrument software, enabling precise scanning of the camera and illumination source across the entire painting of size 91 x 73.5 cm.NEO has developed a special broadband light source, providing a line illumination with good uniformity and high intensity across the whole 400-2500nm range, which was gave a very good signal level. Custom designed polarizers were employed to avoid specular reflections from the painting surface.
Data from a large calibrated grey reflectance reference target and a Macbeth Colorchecker were also acquired as reference data for normalization and conversion to reflectance.
The sensitivity and speed of the instrument allowed scanning of a wide variety of configurations in just one day, including VNIR and SWIR scans at 1m as well as 30cm working distance, both with and without polarizers.The scan speed, ease of setup and configuration is essential in order for the technology to achieve more widespread use in museums and conservation labs.
This is probably the most detailed (spatially, spectrally and radiometrically) acquisition ever performed in the field of spectral analysis of cultural heritage objects in general and paintings in particular.
The setup is similar to the system that has been in operation at the C2RMF research lab at the Louvre Museum since 2010.
Several scientific publications and conference contributions are expected in the months ahead.
Visit us at AGU Fall Meeting 2012
HySpex to exhibit at the AGU Fall Meeting 2012.
Visit us at SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing
HySpex to exhibit at SPIE Asia-Pacific Remote Sensing in Kyoto, Japan.
Visit us at IGARSS 2012
SphereOptics to exhibit at IGARSS 2012 in Munich. Visit booth 6 for a live demo of a HySpex system.
Visit us at WHISPERS 2012
NEO to exhibit at WHISPERS 2012, the 4th Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing: Evolution in Remote Sensing, in Shanghai.
Visit us at BiOS 2012
NEO to exhibit at the BiOS 2012. Visit us at booth #8203 for a live demo of HySpex systems.
HySpex system delivered to DLR
DLR visits NEO and completes acceptance test of HySpex system.
Read more about their system here.
Visit us at AGU Fall Meeting 2011
NEO to exhibit at the AGU Fall Meeting 2011. Visit us at booth 1554 for a live demo of HySpex systems.
Visit us at SPIE Remote Sensing 2011
SphereOptics to exhibit at SPIE Remote Sensing 2011. Visit booth 35 for a live demo of a HySpex VNIR Field system
SphereOptics new HySpex representative
We are happy to announce that we have signed a distributor agreement with SphereOptics for sales of HySpex in Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Switzerland.
Visit us at SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing 2012
NEO to exhibit at the SPIE Defense, Security and Sensing 2012. Visit us at booth #1404 for a live demo of HySpex systems.
Visit us at NIR 2011
NEO to exhibit and attend the 15th International Conference on Near Infrared Spectroscopy, NIR 2011.
Visit us at EARSeL SIG Imaging Spectroscopy workshop
NEO will exhibit and present at the 7th EARSeL SIG Imaging Spectroscopy workshop.
HySpex at the Louvre
New HySpex system installed at C2RMF Musée du Louvre. Click the link to read more about the new setup designed for hyperspectral imaging of art.
Visit us at SPIE Photonics West 2011
NEO to exhibit and present at SPIE Photonics West 2011. Julio Hernandez will present his work on a hyperspectral imaging system capable of imaging biological samples in low light conditions (talk 7891-29).
Visit us at GRSG AGM 2010
NEO to exhibit and hold workshop at the 2010 Annual General Meeting of the Geological Remote Sensing Group (GRSG AGM 2010).
Visit us at GeoTunis 2010
NEO and Mapping Solutions Ltd. to exhibit and hold workshop at GeoTunis 2010.
Join us for new workshop
Mapping Solutions Ltd. to hold workshop in the GIS centre in Quatar, and in Sultan Qabos University in Oman.
Visit us at Photonex 2010
Mapping Solutions Ltd. to exhibit and demonstrate HySpex VNIR-1600 in a lab/field configuration at Photonex 2010.
KLV Co. Ltd. new HySpex representative
We are happy to announce that we have signed an agency agreement with KLV Co. Ltd. for sale of HySpex in Japan.
Visit us at the 4th HYPER-I_NET
NEO to attend and present at the 4th HYPER-I-NET summer school "Calibration, Essential for Accurate Data".
Visit us at RSPSoc2010
NEO and Mapping Solutions Ltd. to exhibit and demonstrate HySpex VNIR-1600 in a lab/field configuration at RSPSoc 2010.
Visit us at the Norwegian Symposium on Chemometrics
The 21st Norwegian Symposium on Chemometrics: NEO will be present with a small exhibition and oral presentation by Julio Hernandez.
Visit ut at WHISPERS
NEO to exhibit and attend the 3rd Workshop on Hyperspectral Image and Signal Processing: Evolution in Remote Sensing, WHISPERS 2011.

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I always wake up 6:40-6:50 A.M on school days :)
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I always wake up 6:40-6:50 A.M on school days :)
my daily routine
I first wake up at 9 am, I watch TV or listening to music while I check instagram , down to breakfast with my mom after I change , then I'll courses in photography and I go to school,
i usually get up at 6:30 a.m.,i have breakfast,i brush my teeth and i prepare myself and my schoolbag.I go to school with a train,the train start at 7:40 am,i arrive at the station near the school at 7:55 am and i enter to school at 8:15
I wake up at 6 a.m. But I often get up at about 7.00. I love to sleep.
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In my school days, I wake up at 9:00 am, but since the school me need to the 10:00, I'm always late
i wake up early in the morning at 5.00 am
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On school days, I wake up at 6:30 but on weekends, I always wake up at 11:00.
I wake up at six thirty on weekdays.
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usually I get up at about 9 am, I watch TV for a while I hear music while I check instagram, then go to breakfast with my mom and help her clean the house, these weeks have been attending courses in photography and after I turn to finish school, sometimes I go in at 2 pm and go until 6:30 or 7:20, when he has finished school I go to my house for dinner, do my homework, read for a while and finally falling asleep to 11 or 12 at night.
Around six. Actually I'm a person with low blood pressure, so it takes time to get up after wakening and I have to set my alarm 30 minutes earlier…, I'm happy to be on a holiday morning!
i wake up at 8 o'clock,.
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i wake up at 9 am and i get up at 9:15 am
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i stay in the school with my friends
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in my house i do my homework ,y watch tv ,i use the computer and i listen music
at 11:30 pm i take a shower and then i go to sleep
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I usually wake up at half past six and my school starts at eigth o´clock.
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Harry Josh's Star-Studded #HARRYSPARTY 2014 - Full Recap!
Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss sandwich in Kate Bosworth at super hairstylist Harry Josh's second annual #HarrysParty on Saturday (May 3) held at The Jane Hotel in the West Village neighborhood of New York City.
The bash was his best one yet and had a huge turn out! Other celebs in the mix: Gisele Bundchen with Tom Brady, Rose Byrne with Bobby Cannavale, Miguel, Gigi Hadid, Toni Garrn, Laura Prepon, Joan Smalls, Helena Christensen, Lindsey Wixson, Karen Elson, Daniel Sharman, Max Carver, photog Mario Testino, jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz with sister Ofira, and Sean Avery.
Also in attendance but not pictured: Anne Hathaway with Adam Shulman, Zac Efron, Naomi Watts, Kate Upton, Ellen Pompeo with Chris Ivery, Justin Theroux with The Leftovers costar Chris Zylka, Rashida Jones, Chris Rock, Colin Eggelsfield, and Karolina Kurkova.


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Baseball Team's Red Infield Is Unlike Anything You've Ever Seen [PHOTO]
Nothing says summer quite like the green grass of a baseball field, which makes this all the more stunning.
The University of Northwestern Ohio has unveiled its new baseball field, complete with a red infield. Like bunting to break up a no-hitter, it seems somewhat controversial, considering green grass goes hand-in-hand with baseball like steroid allegations.
Time will tell if it catches on. Baseball is a sport steeped in tradition, but it's not immune to change. The proliferation of playoff teams, instant replay and interleague play has proven that.
Still, we doubt alternate colored infield will spread. It'd be like changing the lyrics to "Buy me some peanuts and Doritos, I don't care if I never get back" -- it just seems off.


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Hicks to model sophomore turnaround after Dozier's
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Aaron Hicks doesn't have to look too far to find a teammate who used a demotion as a rookie as motivation for a strong sophomore campaign.
Twins second baseman Brian Dozier, whose locker at Hammond Stadium is only a few stalls over from Hicks', had a similar experience in 2012, as he struggled in his first Major League season and was optioned to Triple-A Rochester in mid-August of that year without returning as a September callup.
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Aaron Hicks doesn't have to look too far to find a teammate who used a demotion as a rookie as motivation for a strong sophomore campaign.
Twins second baseman Brian Dozier, whose locker at Hammond Stadium is only a few stalls over from Hicks', had a similar experience in 2012, as he struggled in his first Major League season and was optioned to Triple-A Rochester in mid-August of that year without returning as a September callup.
But Dozier rebounded last year, establishing himself as an everyday player for the Twins while breaking the club record for homers by a second baseman with 18.
Hicks is hoping for a similar turnaround following a debut season in which he hit .192/.259/.338 with eight homers, 27 RBIs and nine stolen bases in 81 games before being sent to Rochester for good in early August.
"That's what we hope Hicks does, same thing [as Dozier]," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. "Take it and run with it. Believe me, you're talking young players that aren't out of second chances. They'll get plenty of chances here; now it's up to them. We like the heck out of the kid, and it's the same thing with Dozier. That makes it pretty easy to give them a chance, give them a look again."
Hicks, 24, still has youth on his side, as he is only a year removed from being regarded as a top prospect, and he believes he will move past last year's struggles.
"I definitely didn't like that, but I'm using it as motivation," Hicks said of his August demotion. "I was talking about that with [Scott] Diamond at the end of last year. He just told me, 'Go to camp ready to go and be ready to win the job again.' So I just want to be able to help the team win."
Hicks is competing for the starting spot in center field this camp with Alex Presley, who was acquired in the trade that sent Justin Morneau to Pittsburgh last August.
Presley is out of Minor League options, which gives him the slight edge to be the club's Opening Day starter in center field, but Hicks is hoping to make an impression in spring as he did last year. In three games, Hicks was 2-for-9 with an RBI and a run scored, while Presley was 1-for-9 in three games.
But it will be tough for Hicks to match his performance from last spring, when he hit .370/.407/.644 with four homers, six doubles and 18 RBIs in 22 Grapefruit League games to claim the job in center field despite never having played above Double-A New Britain.
"It'd be nice to have a spring like that," Hicks said with a smile. "I want to make the team, but for me, I just have to get ready for the start of the season. I did things a little different, starting things a little later [this offseason]. Last year, I came in more mid-season form and started off hot."
Hicks adjusted his workout routine this offseason, as he held off from baseball activities until late November. He entered camp noticeably stronger than he was last year, and he spent time this offseason working with Hall of Famer Rod Carew, who also lives in Southern California during the offseason.
Gardenhire said he had already noticed a difference with Hicks, who as a rookie showed flashes of what he could become as a big league regular but could not put it all together.
"I just want to see him back to enjoying the game, because he was having a hard time last year when he left us and he wasn't having a lot of fun playing," Gardenhire said. "More than anything else, get back out there, have some fun, relax and take it day by day. He's a great athlete. He's looked stronger to me. You know what, it was a great learning experience for him. Now we move past that, we learn from that and we go right to this year and let him have some fun, get out there and play baseball. We'll see where we're at, at the end of Spring Training."
If it were up to Hicks, he would be heading north with the Twins at the end of Spring Training, but he knows the decision will ultimately be out of his control. So he is just trying to make a good impression this spring, and prove he is better than his rookie campaign would indicate.
"I'm sure if I just play my game and do what I do best, I'll be fine," Hicks said. "But I have to leave it in their hands. Of course, I want the job and I want to be in the big leagues. But it's not going to be important if I'm not ready from the get-go and helping the team win. I feel better this year, though, because I know what I'm getting myself into."


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This property has been removed by the agent. It may be sold or temporarily removed from the market
4 bedroom detached house for saleThe Roseberry at Greenwood Valley, Belt Road, Hednesford, Cannock, WS12
Property Description
Key features
- Detached family home
- Bright and open plan kitchen/diner with French doors leading to the garden
- Master bedroom with en suite
- Family bathroom with modern fixtures and fittings
- Handy storage throughout
- Integral garage and private parking
Full description
Development overview
We are happy to announce our collection of new homes to the small town of Hednesford situated close to the picturesque countryside of Staffordshire. This much-anticipated new development consists of 425 high quality homes, with a mix of two, three, four and five bedroom homes to suit everyone.About this home
This eye-catching four bedroom home has everything you need for family living. The Roseberry is a detached home with an integral garage, a good-sized living room with double doors leading into a bright open plan kitchen/diner - perfect for family life and entertaining. It's practical too with a utility, downstairs cloakroom and three storage cupboards. The large master bedroom has an en suite with the spacious landing leading on to three further bedrooms and the main family bathroom.Room dimensions
Ground floor
- Kitchen/Dining room - 5.64 x 3.12 metres / 18' 6'' x 10' 3''
- Living room - 4.8 x 3.4 metres / 15' 9'' x 11' 2''
- Bedroom 1 - 4.37 x 3.99 metres / 14' 4'' x 13' 1''
- Bedroom 2 - 3.73 x 2.84 metres / 12' 3'' x 9' 4''
- Bedroom 3 - 2.92 x 2.84 metres / 9' 7'' x 9' 4''
- Bedroom 4 - 2.92 x 2.21 metres / 9' 7'' x 7' 3''
- 10-year new homes warranty
- 2-year defects warranty
- Lower running costs
- Modern, fresh & ready to move in to
- Can be personalised to your taste
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Xopenex Inhalation Solution (Levalbuterol Hydrochloride)
Generic equivalents for Xopenex Inhalation Solution... What are generics?
Levalbuterol Hydrochloride (℞)
1.25mg/2.5ml Solution
(℞) Prescription required. Product of India. Shipped from Mauritius.
To comply with Canadian International Pharmacy Association regulations you are permitted to order a 3-month supply or the closest package size available based on your personal prescription. read more
Levalbuterol Hydrochloride Information
LEVALBUTEROL (lev al BYOO ter ol) is a bronchodilator. It helps open up the airways in your lungs to make it easier to breathe. This medicine is used to treat and to prevent bronchospasm.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
They need to know if you have any of the following conditions: -diabetes -heart disease or irregular heartbeat -high blood pressure -kidney disease -pheochromocytoma -seizures -thyroid disease -an unusual or allergic reaction to albuterol, levalbuterol, sulfites, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives -pregnant or trying to get pregnant -breast-feeding
This medicine is used in a nebulizer. Nebulizers make a liquid into an aerosol that you breathe in through your mouth or your mouth and nose into your lungs. You will be taught how to use your nebulizer. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Do not use more often than directed. Do not mix this medicine with other medicines in your nebulizer. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
-anti-infectives like chloroquine and pentamidine -caffeine -cisapride -diuretics -medicines for colds -medicines for depression or emotional or psychotic conditions -medicines for weight loss including some herbal products -methadone -some antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, levofloxacin, and linezolid -some heart medicines -steroid hormones like dexamethasone, cortisone, hydrocortisone -theophylline -thyroid hormones
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve. Call your doctor right away if your asthma or bronchitis gets worse while you are using this medicine. If your mouth gets dry try chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy. Drink water as directed.
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: -allergic reactions like skin rash or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue -difficulty breathing or wheezing that increases or does not go away -dizziness or fainting spell -high blood pressure -fever -muscle cramps or weakness -numbness in fingers or toes -vomiting Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): -constipation -cough -difficulty sleeping -headache -nervousness or trembling -stuffy or runny nose -throat irritation -unusual taste -upset stomach
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Keep out of the reach of children. Store at a room temperature of 68 to 77 degrees. Do not freeze. Protect from light and excessive heat. Keep unopened vials in the foil pouch. Once the foil pouch is opened, the vials should be used within two weeks. Discard any vial if the solution is not clear. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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How to run a 50 Square NBA Pool
How does this vary from the normal Super Bowl Squares?
Everything is exactly the same but you have some different options on how to run this one.
These squares can also be used for any basketball game of the season.
Option 1
You can set this up for the NBA Finals Championship game, but the twist here is you don't know which game number that will be. If a team has a 3-0 series lead then game four could be the last game, this causes the players who are winning the squares in the first 3 quarters of the game to root for the series to be over, but the players who have not won any squares will be rooting for the series to continue.
Option 2
This option is for the NBA Finals series, instead of paying out by each quarter, the winners will be decided by the final score of each game. But the twist here is the payouts will be determined once the series is over in accordance to how many games are played(4 games each winner gets 1/4 of the prize pool, 5 games each winner gets 1/5 ect...).
How does this vary from the normal 100 Square Grid?
Everything is the same but each square will now have two numbers in the left hand column, which gives each square two chances to match the team listed on the left side.
Step 1
Print the square grid from above and place one of the teams on the top blank line and the other team on the side blank line. It doesn't matter which team goes where.
Step 2
Sell each square for a set dollar amount until all squares are full, a player may buy as many squares as they wish. Once the player pays for the squares they are to write their name in the squares of their choice. If you feel 50 squares is too few or too many check out our 25 square grid or 100 square grid.
Step 3
Once all the squares are full it is time to set up the drawing. This can be done in many ways, listed below are 2 examples. After determining the drawing method, draw the numbers one at a time placing the numbers from left to right starting with the first gray square box in the top row, continue across the top row until the numbers are gone. After that is complete you will redraw the numbers, this time placing the drawn numbers in the gray square boxes in the left column, starting at the top.
Example 1: Write the numbers 0-9 on pieces of paper and place them in a hat.
Example 2: Get a deck of cards A through 10, the ace represents a one, the 10 represents a 0, 2-9 are face value
Step 4
Now is time for the fun!! Begin watching the game, at the end of each quarter/game match the last digit of each teams score with the grid.
Example: At the end of the first quarter the team on the top line has 17 and the team listed in the left column has 14. Go to the top row of numbers and find the number 7(last digit of 17) then go to the left column of numbers and find the number 4(last digit of 14) find where these two numbers intersect on the grid and the name in that square wins the first quarter. If using option 2 from above you will be using the numbers from the end of each game.
If you are using option 1 from above, the most common method is to give the winner of each quarter 25% of the prize pool. It is possible that a player can win all four quarters and the whole prize pool. Be sure to discuss what is going to be done in case of an overtime, some people will just ignore the overtime score, some people will substitute the overtime score for the 4th quarter, and others will then divide the prize pool by 20%.
If using option 2 from above the number of winners will be decided at end of the series. If the series lasts four games the prize pool will be divided by 1/4, 5 games the prize pool will be divided by 1/5, 6 games the prize pool will be divided by 1/6, 7 games the prize pool will be divided by 1/7. When using this option most people go by the final score of the game including any overtimes, but you could use the score at the end of the fourth quarter, it is your choice. To avoid problems make sure all of this is discussed before selling the squares.


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South Korea'a first woman president makes national security a top priority; China needs pro-growth policies and faster reforms, says think tank; Pakistan passes anti-terrorism communications bill; new rebel alliance formed in Central African Republic
Top of the Agenda: South Korea's President-Elect Cites Security
The day after her election as South Korea's first woman president, Park Geun-hye pledged to make national security a top priority (Yonhap). Park said North Korea's successful rocket launch underscored the "grave" security reality on the divided Korean Peninsula. As part of her campaign, Park had promised to redistribute wealth, reform big conglomerates and seek greater engagement with North Korea.
"The Saenuri Party has historically been firmly behind the chaebol [conglomerates], so Ms Park's tack to the centre had alarmed the party's core supporters. But the strategy first proved successful in elections for the National Assembly last April, and then again today. Her instincts will now be to tack back to the right," writes the Economist.
"Ms Park might have good intentions to improve equality at home, and do something towards reducing the influence of the chaebol. But it is still the chaebol and the state of the global economy on which South Korea depends that will determine the country's path," writes the Financial Times.
"Opinion polls suggest that Ms Park's support in this election came from those in their 50s and 60s. Ironic, say Ms Park's critics, that it is precisely the generation who suffered under her father's repressive rule who seem most firmly in favour of electing her. And there is little doubt that her legacy has cost her votes, as well as boosted them," writes Lucy Williamson for the BBC.
China Needs Reforms, Think Tank Says
A senior economist at China's State Council think tank said on Thursday that the country needs pro-growth policies and faster reforms (Reuters) to boost domestic demand in the face of global economic uncertainty in the upcoming year. China is on course to achieve 7.7 percent growth in 2012.
This CFR Backgrounder explains the Chinese Communist Party and some of its reformists.
Pakistan passes anti-terrorism communications bill
New rebel alliance formed in Central African Republic
This is an excerpt of the CFR.org Daily News Brief. The full version is available on CFR.org.


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LEGO Rock Band (Wii) review
"Maybe in any other game, I would feel pretentiously ashamed from having any kind of musical association with Counting Crows and Rascal Flatts, but the adorable Lego overhaul strips the game of the pseudo-seriousness exhibited in other musical titles, be they Rock Band or Guitar Hero. My biggest rival through the tour mode was a disgruntled drum-playing octopus who wasnt included in the band due to an obscure rule on sea life being allowed in a contracted band, and I had to help demolish a strangely indestructible building by playing Tick Tick Boom at it until it fell over. "
Staff review by Gary Hartley (June 13, 2010)
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38 Studios has teamed with Big Huge Games to make Reckoning, an RPG set in the world of Amalur. This new land was created by Salvatore (he's a writer… of books). He's part of what could be considered an all-star team. Salvatore creates the world -- even wrote a 10,000-year history -- and Todd McFarlane helps set the visual tone. Admitted game-aholic Curt Schilling provides his own mix of ideas, enthusiasm and (we'll assume) financing. And Rolston handles the overall game direction.
Expect something similar to Oblivion but, as McFarlane put it, they will "turn up the volume a little bit." What's that actually mean? McFarlane wants more consequences when you're going between quests and less time when nothing is happening.
Rolston agrees. "I want to steal the good parts [of an action game] for my vision of a roleplaying game," he told a captive crowd at Comic-Con. "I want to increase the pace."
If you've played Oblivion or Morrowind, you have an idea of what Rolston likes. Big open worlds with a vast narrative. For Reckoning, he wants to smooth out what he calls the "clunky" elements of RPGs. We tend to accept the poor animations and moderately good combat system of Oblivion because it's an RPG. Ralston isn't accepting that excuse anymore. Reckoning needs to look good, play brilliantly and have all the expected elements for those who loved Oblivion. Uh, yes please.
If you needed any further convincing that Rolston has a vision for what makes a great RPG, he set all doubts to rest. He explained the secret to making great games like Oblivion. "It's giving you a powerful, compelling story," he said, standing to make his point. "Powerful enough to be a great movie and a great novel and then giving you a world with so many things to distract you from getting to the ending." He knows he's succeeded if he can "sucker you into the dark world where that story isn't, because you don't want it to end."
McFarlane, who admits he's not a gamer, but says he observes people playing games, is confident they can deliver something special.
"We will kill some people in this game better than anyone has ever killed anyone in a videogame," he promised.
His role isn't just to design some creatures, but to oversee all aspects of the visual world, including how creatures move and interact with the world. When you take on a big creature, it requires you to make big, exaggerated moves. If you're going to kill something, you go all out. He demonstrated by standing on the table, swinging wildly, and frightening several small children. But the basics are spot on. You want to feel the scale of the world and when you come across something big and nasty, you want the earth to shake beneath its feet.
This design philosophy goes from big picture to basic character creation. There's more than one type of mage, for example.
"Some mages and some wizards are poets, if you will," McFarlane said. "And it's almost like ballet. Then there's the angry wizard -- still got his music, but he shoots magic like he's fighting. He will step, launch the same magic, but the sequence and way he delivers that will be different than the other mage."
In some of the screenshots and concept art, we got to get a look as some of the creatures being created. These aren't signature McFarlane monsters. In fact, I don't know that most would even pick them as being from McFarlane without knowing in advance. But they do have some scale. One image shows a horrendous creature, easily as big as a house, crawling out of a pit with its giant pincher arms. Its single eye fires a green beam at some haggard-looking heroes. Two riders have chains lashed around the beast, tugging to control it. Who knows how that will actually play out in the game (or if the gameplay will be any good), but it certainly looks promising.
While Rolston handles the gameplay and McFarlane tackles the look, it's built on the base that Salvatore's created. "I want a place to care about, to call home, worth defending," Salvatore said. He created this vast history and then let the designers determine when the story should take place. They settled on the Age of Arcana.
The narration in the teaser trailer states, "All that lives must die. One birth, one death. For each life a reckoning." During the Age of Arcana, something interesting has happened to the world to change this. The Well of Souls is allowing people to be resurrected. Reckoning examines the consequences of this. "What happens in the world when you break that bargain?" Salvatore asked, referring to the basic human compact that we only live once. "What about the NPCs around the character? How do they feel about it?"
That's a question that will be taken into account throughout your time in Reckoning. But the bigger questions for gamers remain a mystery -- how will the game play and will it be any good? With Reckoning slated for a Fall 2011 release, it may be a while before we find out.
But as far as Rolston is concerned, we shouldn't be worried. He assured the crowd, "I feel personally, this will be sweet."


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Hill GOP leaves Mitt on limb on Libya
Senior Republicans on Capitol Hill are leaving GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney out on a limb after he criticized President Barack Obama's "disgraceful" handling of the assault on the U.S. embassy in Libya, which led to the death of U.S. ambassador Chris Stevens.
( Also on POLITICO: Romney blasts Obama 'apology')
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Indiana Sen. Dick Lugar, the top Republican on the Foreign Relations Committee who personally knew Stevens, refused to assign any blame to the Obama administration.
"My heart is with Mr. Stevens, my former staff member, my friend," Lugar told POLITICO on Wednesday. As a Pearson Fellow to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Stevens served as a staffer for Lugar in 2006. Lugar helped shepherd Stevens's nomination as ambassador through his panel earlier this year.
"I'm not going to make any comment about the political. None," the senator added.
While Romney was very critical of Obama in a morning statement on the Libya attacks, senior Republicans across the board avoided criticizing the administration shortly after Stevens' death was announced.
Obama didn't even get a mention in most GOP press statements blasted Wednesday morning.
"We mourn for the families of our countrymen in Benghazi, and condemn this horrific attack," House Speaker John Boehner said in a statement Wednesday.
"Eleven years after September 11, this is a jolting reminder that freedom remains under siege by forces around the globe who relish violence over free expression, and terror over democracy — and that America and free people everywhere must remain vigilant in defense of our liberties."
Majority Leader Eric Cantor and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell also declined to invoke Obama, signaling that for a second day in a row this was a time for Americans to come together and put election-year politics on hold. On Tuesday, Republicans and Democrats gathered on the steps of the Capitol to mark the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
"Our thoughts and sympathy today are with the families of these brave Americans," McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, said on the Senate floor. "These attacks remind us of the sacrifices made on a daily basis by foreign service officers, diplomatic security personnel, and our Marine Security Guards."
Three of the most important voices on foreign policy — Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) — said they were "anguished and outraged" by the deaths of American diplomats, and considered Stevens a "friend." But they, too, didn't see fit to criticize the president the way Romney did.
( PHOTOS: Anti-U.S. attacks in Cairo, Libya)
"In the midst of last year's uprising in Libya, Chris traveled at great personal risk to Benghazi to represent the country he loved as the U.S. envoy to the Libyan opposition," the senators said in a joint statement.


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An Interview, New Fabric and Sewing Progress
A bit of this-and-that for you today. First, I wanted to share that I did a little interview over at Hudson Valley Quilts. There is a pattern giveaway in the post, so be sure to go check it out and enter. :)
I've still been busy working on my Arkansas Traveler quilt, but I did manage to finish the paper piecing and trimming. What a relief! I'm hoping to get the blocks sewn together this week, but I'm leaving for Quilt Market on Thursday so I'm not sure there will be time. I'll share if I do though!
As much as I love this quilt I'm working on, and I really think the finished product will be perfect in my house, I do miss sewing with a big variety of colors. So much so that I put together a bundle for whatever is next (the photo at the top of this post). It started with ordering some fabrics and then I added from my stash. The new fabrics in the stack are from October Afternoon's Sidewalks line and Joel Dewberry's Bungalow line and are currently available in shops. You may also recognize some of Violet Craft's Waterfront Park in there. She put such great stash builders into her latest line - must haves!
If any shop owners are heading to Houston this week for Quilt Market, we will be doing a Schoolhouse Session on Friday at 3:05 to show off Vintage Quilt Revival. I hope you will come check it out!


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Quvenzhane Wallis, a 9-year-old from Houma who will learn tonight whether she will win a best-actress Oscar, will play the lead role in a Hollywood remake of the hit movie "Annie."
Sony Pictures, its subsidiary, Columbia Studios, and others made the announcement today.
"With the recent Academy Award nomination and critical acclaim, Quvenzhan� Wallis is a true star, and we believe her portrayal as Annie will make her a true worldwide star," Hannah Minghella, president of production for Columbia Studios, said in a news release. "She is an extraordinary young talent with an amazing range, not only as an actress but as a singer and dancer, and we can't wait for audiences to further discover her."
The film, targeted for release during the 2014 holiday season, will be produced by famed actors Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, among others, and will be scored by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter.
Wallis has risen to fame quickly. At 6, she made her first movie, the low-budget "Beasts of the Southern Wild." Filmed independently in Terrebonne Parish, the film is up for best picture and several other Academy Awards tonight. Wallis plays the lead role of Hushpuppy, who finds herself at the center of a poor but defiant bayou community fighting for survival against magical forces.
To most entertainment buffs, "Annie" is best known as a 1982 film directed by Hollywood icon John Huston. It starred Aileen Quinn in the title role of young orphan Annie, Carol Burnett as Miss Hannigan, who runs the orphanage, and Albert Finney as "Daddy" Warbucks, a tycoon who opens his home to Annie.
"Annie" was a Tony-award-winning play that opened on Broadway in 1977. The play and the film are based on the classic newspaper comic strip "LIttle Orphan Annie."
Houma's Quvenzhane Wallis to star in 'Annie' remake
Quvenzhane Wallis, a 9-year-old from Houma who will learn tonight whether she will win a best-actress Oscar, will play the lead role in a Hollywood remake of the hit movie "Annie."


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League CEO Announces Retirement
American Symphony Orchestra League President and CEO Charles S. Olton announced September 12 that he will retire in June 2003. The decision to retire was a difficult one, Olton said, "because I am deeply committed to the League, to my work, and to my colleagues, but I have reached normal retirement age, and it is time for this wonderful organization to find new leadership."
A search committee has been formed to locate a successor to Olton, who has led the League since 1997. At the time of the announcement, Henry Fogel, chairman of the League Board and president of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, said "Chuck has been an innovative, imaginative agent of change, and that change has been extraordinarily healthy." He noted such developments as the League's relocation to New York City and assemblage of a "superb management team, which will be his legacy long after he leaves us next summer." During Olton's tenure, new programs and enhanced services for American orchestras have developed rapidly. They include the Orchestra Leadership Academy, where more than 1,600 people from 600 orchestras have participated in seminars that enhance institutional strength and build leadership capacity; new partnerships in conductor training with the National Symphony Orchestra, the Aspen Music Festival and School, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic; Music Alive, a composer-in-residence program; a landmark Audience Motivation Research study and a League public advocacy initiative; and the bi-annual National Youth Orchestra Festival. Olton has promoted development of new electronic communication networks at the League, linking orchestra professionals to e-mail news services and discussion groups and offering an enhanced Web presence through symphony.org, newmusicnow.org, and playmusic.org. He has led the creation and development of the American Orchestra Foundation, which brings major donors into a close relationship with the programs they support and has spurred a resurgence in contributed revenue to the League.
Prior to joining the League, Olton was dean of Parsons School of Design in New York. He has also served as vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Barnard College, Columbia University. He has written extensively on early American social and political history, and lectured widely on 18th-century American art history and musicology.


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The hinge leaf bolts to the inside wall of the cabinet and has an automatic catch to prevent the door from accidentally swinging open. The handle can be mounted in any position on the edges of the glass, providing a tab that projects 3/4" to grip.
Cast zamak with an anodized black finish. Maximum recommended door dimensions are 15-3/4" x 15-3/4" (40cm x 40cm)*.
Hinges are sold in pairs; four #6 screws not included. Sizes listed are leaf height by width for the hinges, and tab length by width for the handle.
* Glass doors should be a minimum of 5mm thick; as with most applications of this type, tempered glass is preferred.


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Department Chairperson: William C. Bailey
Department Office: Knoblauch Hall 145
Department Telephone: 309/298-1080
Website: www.wiu.edu/ag
Graduate Faculty
Associate Graduate Faculty
Course Descriptions
439G Special Methods in Agriculture. (3) Analysis of objectives, selection, development, and organization of teaching units; development of procedural techniques, program implementation, and evaluation. Includes clinical experience. Grade of C required in this class. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
504 Agricultural Science for Teachers. (3, repeatable
to 6) A course designed for K–12 teachers who wish to
expand their science curriculum to include topics related
to agriculture—the world's food and fiber system. Summer only. Prerequisites: Graduate standing and permission of the instructor.
507 Seminar. (1, repeatable to 4) Student participation and presentation of current topics in the major area. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
508 Special Topics. (1–5, repeatable to 5) Topics which are not assigned or covered in other courses. The title and outline of the course will vary according to the topic, instructor, and needs of the students. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Agricultural Economics
442G Marketing Grain and Livestock Products. (3) Basis hedging for grains, feeds, livestock, and meat. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: AGEC 333.
443G Agricultural Finance. (3) Financing problems and opportunities in agriculture. Sources of finance, financing costs, analysis of investment opportunities, financial management and estate planning. Three hours lecture Prerequisite: AGRI 220.
447G Commodity Markets and Futures Trading. (3) Futures trading institutions, technical analysis, multiple hedging, and speculation. Three hours lecture.
449G Advanced Farm Management. (3) Effective combination of resources in agribusiness planning and management. Emphasis placed on use of available agribusiness management software. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisite: AGEC 349.
455G Advanced Agricultural Marketing. (3) Options on futures, applied research methods, current events. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: AGEC 442.
457G Market Profile®. (3) Use of the Chicago Board of Trade Market Profile®; and Liquidity Data Bank®; for hedging and speculation. Not available to students who have completed AGEC 459. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: AGEC 447.
529 Agricultural Policy. (3) An examination of the objectives, alternatives, and consequences of public policy in the agribusiness system. An applied analysis of policy impacts on agribusinesses, producers, and consumers will be provided. Attention will be given to the policy development process including stakeholder input. Prerequisite: ECON 508 or equivalent.
539 U.S. Agricultural Trade. (3) An examination of the role of U.S. agricultural trade from an applied perspective. Trading blocs' impact on agriculture in aligned and non-aligned countries will be considered. Business practices and cultural norms will be addressed. The "Americas" will be emphasized. Prerequisite: ECON 548 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.
549 Agricultural Environmental Policy and
Regulations. (3) An examination of agricultural
environmental issues, the regulatory process, and public
policy alternatives impacting the agribusiness firm.
Principles will be applied to analyze topics such as
animal waste management, water quality, land use, conservation, and global environmental issues. Prerequisite: ECON 508 or equivalent.
559 Food: Safety, Risk, and Technology. (3) Integration
of ethics in public policy and food technology to manage risks in the
food supply. A survey
of risk factors and management strategies (including
HACCP) will be conducted. Identity preservation and
consumer acceptance will be addressed. Prerequisite: ECON 508 or equivalent.
600 Independent Research. (1–3, repeatable to 3) Independent research and study of selected topics in agricultural economics. Prerequisites: Completion of 6 s.h. of graduate course work in agricultural economics and permission of the Department Chair.
620 Internship in Agribusiness. (1–6) This course will integrate agribusiness theories with applications to actual business practice. Students will be exposed to a variety of positions within the business firm during the semester. A faculty coordinator and an executive of the hosting firm will supervise all internships. Analytic reports of work accomplished by each student will be presented to the coordinator. Graded S/U. Prerequisites: ECON 508 or equivalent, completion of six hours of 500-level agricultural economics courses, and written approval of the Department Chairperson.
Agriculture Occupations Education
500 Program Development for Beginning Teachers in Agriculture I. (4) This course is designed to assist entry-level teachers in agriculture with teaching methodologies, classroom management techniques, and innovative instructional technologies. The implementation of this course will assist with improving and/or maintaining current state retention rates among entry-level secondary agriculture teachers in Illinois. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
501 Program Development for Beginning Teachers
in Agriculture II. (3) This course is designed to be a
follow-up to AGED 500. It is developed to build on the
foundation put forth by the AGED 500 course on teaching methodologies, classroom management, and innovative instructional technologies. It is designed for agriculture teachers that have two to five years of teaching experience. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and AGED 500 or comparable course.
520 Basic Curriculum and Skill Development in Agriculture Mechanics. (3) The course is designed to teach basic curriculum and skill development in agricultural mechanics for agriculture teachers with seven or less years of teaching experience. Students will have the opportunity to apply mechanical principles in metal fabrication, carpentry, woodworking, internal combustion engines, and electrification in a laboratory setting associated with the agriculture field. Students will also be able to learn theoretical principles behind agricultural mechanics. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
530 Topics Relating to Physical Science in Agriculture. (3, repeatable to 6) Topics addressed in this course will be in the area of physical sciences related to the agriculture field, such as Hydraulics, Electricity, GPS/GIS, Grain Handling, Small Gas Engine Repair, Agricultural Power, Welding, and Power Equipment and Safety. A lab fee will be required for consumable resources utilized in the course. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
531 Topics Relating to Biological Science in Agriculture. (3, repeatable to 6) Topics addressed in this course will be in the area of biological sciences related to the agriculture field, such as Animal Science, Meat Science, Horticulture, Soil Science, Plant Genetics, Agronomy, Biotechnology, and Forestry. A lab fee will be required for consumable resources utilized in the course. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
541 Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating the
Agricultural Program. (3) Consideration of useful
teaching plans and materials, curriculum, and
procedures in agriculture, analysis of problems of
teachers in the instructional area of agricultural
occupations. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Agricultural Technology Management
458G Agricultural Construction and Confined Animal Environments. (4) Addresses principles, design, and construction of wood, metal, and concrete structures in agriculture. Study of livestock manure and water systems, and environmental control of confined livestock facilities. Prerequisite: AGTM 250 or permission of the instructor.
461G Surveying and Soil and Water Conservation Engineering. (4) Development of surveying skills using a self level, transit, total station, GPS receiver and related software. Study of principles of water and wind erosion. Design of grass waterways, terraces, and other erosion control structures. Prerequisite: AGTM 250 or permission of the instructor.
464G Agricultural Processing, Grain Drying and Materials Handling. (3) Application of engineering principles pertaining to drying, storing, and handling of agricultural products. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: AGTM 250 or permission of the instructor.
474G Advanced Crop Science. (3) Advanced concepts regarding the growth and culture of crop plants; the application of these principles to cultural practices. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: AGRN 176.
479G Weed Control. (3) Identification of weeds, principles of cultural, biological, and chemical control with emphasis on characteristics of herbicides. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisites: AGRN 176 and AGRN 373.
Animal Science
415G Beef Production and Management. (4) Consideration of commercial cow-calf, purebred, stocker, and finishing beef production systems. Integration of genetics, nutrition, and reproduction. Record keeping and business aspects. Three hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisites: ANSC 222 and 314.
416G Swine Science. (3) A study of selection principles, nutrition, breeding, reproduction, disease prevention, and management practices applied to swine production. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisites: ANSC 222 and 314.
422G Applied Ruminant and Non-Ruminant Nutrition. (3) Basic chemical and physiological principles as they apply to the nutrition of ruminants and non-ruminants. Consideration of common nutrition problems, feed additives, and growth stimulants. Two hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisite: ANSC 222.
424G Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation. (3) Principles of physiology and functioning of the endocrine system in relationship to reproduction, infertility, and lactation in farm animals. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: ANSC 112, BIOL 102 or BIOL 103.
405G Soil and Water Conservation. (4) The study of the maintenance of a quality environment through the conservation of soil and water resources. Four hours lecture.
406G Arboriculture. (4) Detailed study of woody plants with emphasis on growth and development, planting, pruning, fertilization, maintenance, valuation, hazard assessment, pest management, diagnostics, and site vegetation management. Prerequisite: FOR 200 or 208, or permission of the instructor.
407G Urban Forest Management. (3) Management principles for urban vegetation with emphasis on plant selection and usage, tree inventories, tree ordinances, specifications manuals, Arbor Day tree programs, and tree laws. Two hours lecture; two hours lab. Prerequisite: FOR 200 or 208.
485G Turf Management. (3) Establishment and maintenance of turf grass for lawns, golf courses, and recreational areas including athletic fields. Two hours lecture; two hours lab. Prerequisite: AGRN 176 or HORT 180.


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ALMAH — the Brazilian metal band led by former ANGRA singer Eduardo "Edu" Falaschi — is "working hard on pre-production of [its] new album," according to Falaschi. He says, "We have about 15 songs in the works and soon we'll be ready to announce the dates when ALMAH enters the studio to record the next CD."
In other news, ALMAH filmed two new videos in support of its third studio album, "Motion", was released in Europe in October 2011 via AFM Records. The footage was shot in São Paulo, Brazil by Diogo Araújo.
ALMAH'a latest video, "Days Of The New", can be seen below. The clip was recorded by Valter Reis and Gildasio Chagas from DV Produções, and edited and produced by Alex Milesi, who previously worked with ALMAH on the "Trace Of Trait" and "Late Night In '85" videos.
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I feel that, as a visitor to someone's blog, we should behave as we would when visiting a friend "in real life." If our real-life hostess brought up a deeply held conviction or point of view, we would assent to the aspects of it that we could, but beyond that we would keep our thoughts to ourselves. We would not tell her that "There are other points of view than yours"; or, "I'm glad I have made other choices than you have made"; or, "I have seen people who made those choices fail" or anything along those lines. We would not attempt to turn the discussion away from her purpose and direction into a forum for broadcasting our own viewpoints and lifestyles. To do this in real life would be very rude, and breach one of the most basic rules of etiquette:"Follow the lead of the hostess". It would invite a spirit of contention and strife into the gathering; could lead to hurt feelings and strained relationships; and shows a general lack of respect for the hostess and her generosity in allowing us into her home.
The only exception I can see to this is if the hostess specifically opened up the discussion by saying, "What do you think about this subject? Let's all share our points of view!"
I see this type of thing happen so often on blogs; but I would love to see "visitors" acting in a way that is respectful of the direction set by the blog owner ("hostess"). And that would mean, if I can't write in support of a particular point of view mentioned in a particular post, that I would remain silent instead, and jump in whenever there is a post that I can comment productively on, in keeping with the tone and direction set by the blog owner. Let's help restore civility to the internet!"


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A POPULAR day care centre for people with dementia is closing down.
Staff at Mundy House day care, in Church Road, Basildon, have been devastated after they were told yesterday morning the service will shut for good in one month.
Larchwood, the firm which runs the centre and adjoining residential home, claims the day care facility is not making any money.
Twelve staff, including carers and drivers, are set to lose their jobs.
Those who are eligible have been told they will receive redundancy payouts.
More than 20 dementia sufferers visit Mundy House day care every day to socialise, enjoy a range of activities and get specialist support.
One employee, who did not want to be named, said: "The carers are in absolute bits. Some of them have been there for 15 to 18 years.
"The company isn't making any money out of the day care, and that's the problem. It just doesn't seem right.
"Relatives need a break from caring for people with dementia, and some send their loved ones up to three times a week.
"The decision to close the centre is going to cause a lot of people a lot of problems.
"Everyone knew this would happen, we could all see it coming.
"The buses which we use to ferry people to and from Mundy House have not been fit for purpose for a long time.
"When Larchwood took over it promised to buy new ones, but it never happened.
"It was obviously winding down to close all along." It is thought the building will be used as extra residential space for Mundy House care home, which has 65 beds.
Larchwood, which is part of the Orchard group, took over the home and day care centre from previous provider, Adiemus Care, at the end of last year.
Mundy House is being turned around after inspectors from the Care Quality Commission raised concerns about cleanliness and infection control, staffing, records and monitoring.
During an unannounced visit in August, inspectors found bedrails smeared with food, drink and faeces, and a mattress soaked with urine, as well as dirty ensuite bathrooms.
A spokesman for Larchwood Care said: "We can confirm the day care facility at Mundy House will close in March.
"The home will continue to offer high-quality, full-time residential care, 24 hours a day.
"Larchwood only recently took over the management of the home and, having now completed an internal audit, it is with much regret we are having to take this action, as it is not financially viable to offer nonresidential care.
"We are entering into formal consultation with staff and working in close partnership with social services to ensure a smooth transition for those who use the facility."


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LITTLE ROCK — The political sea change that conservatives envisioned in the wake of Republicans gaining control of the General Assembly may have shown signs of becoming a reality last week, at least on two hot-button issues.
Bills on abortion and guns advanced in the Legislature with little opposition. Some of the measures were introduced unsuccessfully in past sessions but appear likely to win approval this year, the first year that Republicans have held majorities in the House and Senate since the end of the Civil War.
"This is historic," Jerry Cox, president of the Christian conservative Family Council, said in a statement Thursday after three bills to place new limits on abortion advanced. "There was a time when a lot of lawmakers did not even want to talk about life and abortion, much less vote on it."
Others see the trend as disturbing. Comments such as "Women's rights are moving backwards" and "We're on the cutting edge of setting women's rights back 40 years" were popping up frequently on Twitter late in the week, along with comments in support of the abortion measures.
The abortion bills moving through the Legislature include Senate Bill 134 by Sen. Jason Rapert, which would ban an abortion if a fetal heartbeat can be detected, unless the woman's life is in danger or the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest. A fetal heartbeat can be detected as early as six weeks, so if the bill becomes law Arkansas would have the earliest-stage abortion ban in the country.
Other abortion bills include House Bill 1100 by Rep. Butch Wilkins, D-Bono, which would ban insurers from offering abortion coverage through the state's health insurance exchange, and HB 1037 by Rep. Andy Mayberry, R-Hensley, which would ban an abortion after 20 weeks — the point at which the bill claims a fetus can feel pain — except to save the mother from death or physical impairment.
Rapert's fetal heartbeat bill cleared the Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee on Wednesday and then passed in the Senate on Thursday in a 26-8 vote. The bills by Wilkins and Mayberry both cleared the House Public Health Committee on Thursday.
Meanwhile, SB 71 by Sen. Bryan King, R-Green Forest, which would allow churches to decide whether to allow people with concealed-carry permits to carry guns into church, sailed through the Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 23, passed 28-4 in the Senate on Monday and cleared the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.
Tellingly, the bills all passed in committee on voice votes that were not close enough for anyone to bother requesting a roll-call vote.
House Speaker Davy Carter, R-Cabot, has said he supports the bills by Wilkins, Mayberry and King and has not formed an opinion on Rapert's.
Gov. Mike Beebe has said he has no objection to King's bill and is still studying the abortion bills. Ultimately his opinion may not matter, however, because the House and Senate can overturn a gubernatorial veto with a simple majority vote.
Mayberry and King are both trying again with bills that failed in the 2011 session. Mayberry's fetal pain bill died in the House Public Health Committee; King's bill passed in the House — King was a House member then — but died in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
"There's certainly a different climate" at the Capitol, King said Friday.
Rapert filed a bill in 2011 that would have required a test for a fetal heartbeat before an abortion but would not have prohibited the abortion if a heartbeat is detected. That bill, a much less restrictive measure than his current bill, died in the House Public Health Committee.
One legislator has filed a bill that manages to unite the issues of self-defense and protection of the unborn. SB 170 by Sen. Gary Stubblefield, R-Branch, would allow a pregnant woman to use deadly force to protect what the bill terms as her "unborn child" in certain situations.
Stubblefield filed the same bill in 2011, but it died in the House Public Health Committee. He said he is more hopeful this year, in part because the makeup and leadership of that committee has changed. Though Democrats hold a majority of seats on the committee, a majority of the members are pro-life, he said.
But Stubblefield said there is also "a whole different attitude" at the Capitol these days.
"Arkansas is a pro-life state," he said. "I think they've picked up on it this time. To be honest with you, I think the elections had a lot to do with it. A lot of these candidates ran as pro-life candidates, and a lot of those candidates won."
Janine Parry, a political science professor at the University of Arkansas, noted that in past sessions, bills on guns and abortion tended to die in committee, not on the House or Senate floor.
"I think a lot of these things got quashed by very carefully crafted committee majorities in the past, because once they made it to the floor, once they made it to a place where you would be on the record (and could be) easily painted as pro-choice or not pro-life enough — nobody wanted to get to that place. But now they don't have that safety," she said.
The House Public Health Committee, where nearly every abortion bill filed in 2011 died, was chaired at that time by Democrat Linda Tyler of Conway. The committee is now chaired by Rep. John Burris, R-Harrison, who served as House minority leader in the last session, when Democrats were still in the majority.
Tyler ran for the Senate last year and was defeated in November by Rapert.


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Today, I'm going to talk about great American traditions. Vigilant readers will note that this subject is especially timely, since we recently completed the Great American Tradition of Thanksgiving, followed closely by the Great American Tradition of Following A Shopper Through The Mall Parking Lot to Get His Space. This means we're now back at work, undertaking the Great American Tradition of Sharing Thanksgiving Pleasantries With Our Co-Workers.
Although it's been a while since I worked in an office, I remember this tradition well. It comes around the Monday after Thanksgiving, and it involves your especially cheery co-workers cheerily walking around and cheerily asking everyone about their Thanksgiving. "So, Bob, how was your Thanksgiving?" they'll say. Or, "So, Jane, didja have a good Thanksgiving?" They do this all day, even though Bob, Jane, and everyone else always replies the same way: "Good. Relaxing. How was yours?" By the end of the day, you really want to take the cheery Thanksgiving asker, remove his giblets, and stuff him in the oven, but that's not part of the tradition.
Fortunately, I'm here to distract you from this great, and not even slightly irritating, American tradition for the next few minutes by discussing yet another truly great American tradition: the first car.
I don't know about you, but I remember my first car well. It was a 1996 Volvo 850 Turbo, and it was – and I'm sorry to have to tell you this – way better than your first car. For one thing, it had more features. It had leather, and a sunroof, and a CD player, and cupholders, and power windows, and power seats, and memory seats, and cute little wipers on the headlights. Even Rolls-Royce doesn't have wipers on the headlights, so this car was way better than a Rolls-Royce.
It was also faster. In fact, it was one of the fastest cars on the road. Sure, it only put out 222 horsepower, but it felt like 300 horsepower, or, if it was cold, approximately 950 horsepower. Probably under-rated from the factory. Yes, there are some faster cars, like maybe a few Ferraris, and possibly the Bugatti Veyron, but I wasn't likely to encounter one of those on my morning commute to high school.
It wasn't just fast. It also handled well. I know there are some cars out there that do a great job on the track, like the Ariel Atom, and of course Formula 1 race cars, but I would estimate – conservatively – that my 850 Turbo could do 95 percent of what those vehicles can if you're on a track, or, if I'm behind the wheel, maybe 96 percent.
Or so I thought.
I owned my 850 Turbo from 2004 to 2006, at which point my parents sold it to a young couple who wanted to use it as a "starter family car." This is, of course, a laughable notion; the only way a Volvo 850 Turbo should be used as a "starter car" is if you want to get started learning how to replace all the underhood components on a Volvo 850 Turbo. But that's beside the point.
The point is that, because the 850 Turbo was my first car, I loved it dearly. And because I loved it dearly, a legend started to grow in my mind after it was gone. The features. The speed. The handling. In quiet moments, I would daydream about how great that car was. How could I ever let it get away?!
And then I had the chance to drive one again.
The chance came two years later, after I had mentally built up the car to almost mythical proportions. ("Look at that new Lexus! Hah! Guy could've had an 850 Turbo and saved himself fifty grand!") An acquaintance had an 850 Turbo, and – after I became the first person she ever encountered to become excited by the car – I was allowed to drive it. Climbing behind the wheel, I was beaming. I was nervous. I was excited to relive the magic of my high school days. I turned the key. I put the car in drive. And then…
Well, it was awful.
For one thing, it turns out that you don't need to be in a Bugatti Veyron to win a drag race with my old Volvo. You can be in a lot of vehicles, like a Honda, or a Jeep, or a wheeled office chair.
The features weren't really up to the standard I had remembered, either. For instance: my friend's tattered leather seats reminded me that the upholstery in my car looked — and smelled — like the kind of couch you might find Craigslist "free" section. Yes, Volvo had generously provided memory seats – but they left off actual necessities, like variable intermittent wipers. The sunroof rattled incessantly. And the power window controls were located directly beneath the cupholders in a decision undoubtedly borrowed from the Land Rover School of Afterthought Design. (You might be aware of this school, because it gave us the LR2.)
Oh, and that razor-sharp handling? After driving dozens of other cars over the years, I quickly realized my 850 Turbo's roadholding abilities were less Ariel Atom and more Ford Econoline Carrying A Large Dining Room Set. It didn't help matters that the 850 Turbo's steering wheel is roughly the size of a trash can lid.
In other words: I got it wrong. My first car wasn't anywhere near as great as I remembered.
But I've noticed that I'm not the only person who remembers his first car a little too positively. I have a friend with a new Ford Fusion who swears to me that the greatest car he ever owned was his first car, a 1988 Toyota Celica GT. He's always talking about how quick it was, and how well it handled, and how cool it looked, and he's always looking at Craigslist to find another one just like it. You can't shut him up.
So the other day, I decided to check out the particulars on the famous 1988 Celica GT. It turns out the car had an 8-valve, 2-liter 4-cylinder that put out – get ready – a whopping 115 horsepower. It also sat on 13-inch wheels, included a four-speaker stereo, and boasted one of those power antennas Toyota couldn't stop putting in their 1980s vehicles, presumably in a concession to the touch-free carwash industry.
In other words: my friend's Fusion is faster in a straight line, it's faster in the corners, it's more practical, it's got more stuff, and – in my opinion, at least – it's better-looking. Upon being confronted with this incontrovertible evidence, my friend thought for a moment and replied: "Yeah, man. But I still miss my Celica."
I call this phenomenon "First Car Syndrome," and I'm here to tell you that you're probably suffering from it. If you're out there driving a modern car with airbags and infotainment and high-quality interior materials and a powerful engine, or even a mediocre engine, or really any engine, it's probably better than whatever shitbox you drove to high school. But I bet that won't stop you from spending the next half-hour browsing Craigslist for a clean example of your first car. I don't blame you, though. It's better than exchanging Thanksgiving pleasantries with your cheerful co-workers.
@DougDeMuro is the author of Plays With Cars. He operates PlaysWithCars.com. He owned an E63 AMG wagon and once tried to evade police at the Tail of the Dragon using a pontoon boat. (It didn't work.) He worked as a manager for Porsche Cars North America before quitting to become a writer, largely because it meant he no longer had to wear pants. Also, he wrote this entire bio himself in the third person.