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The 1/10th Off Road BRCA National series moved on to Eden Park Raceway, South East London for the 4th round of the highly competitive series. Whilst the 2wd championship is still relatively open, with 3 different winners from the first 3 nationals, 4wd was a different story with Neil Cragg looking to wrap up the series.
The club have made a few changes to the track, removing some of the more vicious curbs and opening up new layouts, giving them opportunity to lay a fresh layout for both days. Saturday morning started sunny and dry, the racers on Yellow Minispikes for their 2x 3 min practices, but the discussion was all about when the threatened rain would arrive, and we didn't have to wait long, arriving midway through round 1, leaving Richard Thorpe to make the most of the opportunity to take Round 1.
Round 2 saw an ever drying track, so the usual names were back at the top, with Ellis Stafford taking the round ahead of Neil Cragg, Darren Bloomfield and Lee Martin. Round 3 would see the return of the rain just as heat 8 was finishing, allowing Lloyd Storey to take full advantage and cement his A final place. With the rain now here to stay round 4 gave each driver the most equal chance throughout the round, and it was Darren Bloomfield who prevailed in the wet conditions, followed by Lee, Ellis and Neil.
With the rain in for the day, and earlier delays, the decision was made to cancel finals and award championship points based on qualifying. This gave Darren Bloomfield the TQ & Win, by virtue of a faster time from Ellis Stafford and Lee Martin continuing his run of podiums for the season in 3rd.
A total of 4 Schumacher Cougar KF's made the main A final including new signing Terry Streeter making his first National A final, congratulations to all!
Top 10:1st Darren Bloomfield (Schumacher KF)2nd Ellis Stafford (TLR)3rd Lee Martin (Yokomo)4th Neil Cragg (AE)5th Lloyd Storey (Schumacher KF)6th Tom Yardy (AE)7th Terry Streeter (Schumacher KF)8th Danny McGee (Schumacher KF)9th Greg Williams (AE)10th Elliot Boots (Kyosho)
Sunday saw the racers get out their 4wd cars and the sun was back out. Although the track started damp, by round 1 of qualifying it was back to the usual Yellows, with the new Schumacher 2 Row Stud showing some popularity. Round 1 saw Lee Martin lay down his intentions for the day, posting the quickest time ahead of Ellis & Neil. Simon Moss got into gear for round 2, posting a new FTD with his CAT K1 Aero to take the all-important round win ahead of Ellis and Kevin Lee. Neil Cragg came to life in round 3 posting an even quicker time to take round 3 ahead of Simon and Nathan Waters. Round 4 saw some rain for the final heat, leaving Ellis to take the round from Kevin Lee and Danny McGee.
Leg 1 was a tricky final, with the track slippery, but not quite enough to make Silvers the tyre of choice. Simon drove a controlled drive to take the win, followed by a hard charging Neil Cragg. Leg 2, and the continued on/off rain saw everyone now full wet setup with Schumacher Silvers the tyre of choice. Ellis Stafford would come out on top from Neil and Simon, setting up a deciding Leg 3 between these drivers. With the rain now falling it wasn't just a race, but also a battle of attrition with a few drivers falling foul to water/electronics failure. Neil Cragg put in a champions drive to take the leg win, ahead of Ellis and Nathan Waters, taking the overall meeting win by virtue of the faster time.
With the meeting won, Neil Cragg takes the 2014 4wd Championship.
3 CAT K1 Aero's this time in the main.
4wd Top 10:1st Neil Cragg (3) – AE2nd Ellis Stafford (2) – TLR3rd Simon Moss (TQ) –Schumacher Cat K1 Aero4th Nathan Waters (7) – Schumacher Cat K1 Aero5th Kevin Lee (4) – Team C6th Lee Martin (5) – Yokomo7th Chris Doughty (8) – Durango8th Tom Yardy (9) – AE9th Phil Sleigh (10) – AE10th Danny McGee (6) – Schumacher Cat K1 Aero
Once again, a very well run meeting by the BRCA given the difficult/changing conditions. The EPR Club put on two very good tracks, presented brilliantly and coped very well with whatever the weather threw at them. The race also took place at the same venue as a Korfball competition, displaying our sport hundreds of kids/parents throughout the day, just what our sport needs!


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March 24 - April 6, 2011-- International Fund for Africa Rural Medicine Project is sponsoring a medical mission to Zemero, Ethiopia.
May 19-22, 2011 -- International Fund for Africa co-founder, president Anteneh Roba M.D., will speak at the International Animal Rights Conference in Luxembourg.
June 4-12, 2011 -- International Fund for Africa will participate in the 13th Annual International Vegan Festival in Malaga, Spain.
IFA Sponsors First Annual Small Animal Surgical Training Progam At Jimma University
Team of veterinary doctors from USA demonstrates proper neutering techniques for cats and dogs.
Jimma, Ethiopia, January 17-24, 2011 A team of six veterinary doctors from the USA demonstrated the correct modern surgical techniques and procedures for the spaying and neutering of small animals, particularly dogs and cats, including the proper administration of anesthesia for the students and faculty of the School of Veterinary Medicine of the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine of Jimma University located in Jimma, Ethiopia. The training was sponsored by International Fund for Africa (IFA) from January 17th through the 24th, and the team was led by Susan Monger DVM International Director Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association Field Services (HSVMA-FS). The team was composed of veterinary doctors from around the US. The training was videotaped for use in training students in these techniques throughout the year.
The gentleman that facilitated the training on behalf of the university was Mihreteab Bekele, DVM, MSC and Assistant Professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine at Jimma University. The IFA ground coordinator for this program was Shewaneh Kinfu, IFA Program Director in Addis Ababa.
This was the first training of an annual program designed to teach these surgical techniques to the faculty and students of the veterinary school at Jimma University and eventually to incorporate them into the school curriculum. Once incorporated into the curriculum, IFA plans to sponsor a spay/neuter program in Jimma at the university with the surgeries performed by the newly trained vets. The plan is to develop the program to the point that the vast majority of the overpopulation of dogs in the Jimma area will be spayed and neutered and vaccinated. This training is part of the ongoing IFA Veterinary Medicine Hospital Project.
For more information on the projects of International Fund for Africa, please go to www.ifundafrica.org.
My Experience Introducing Courses In Small Animal Surgery at Jimma University
- A Teachers Perspective
In 2010, Dr. Anteneh Roba, President of IFA, contacted Rural Area Veterinay Services (RAVS) and HSVMA on regard to assistance with developing a sustainable surgical training program at the College of Veterinary Medicine in Jimma, Ethiopia. After months of planning, the group finally arrived on January 14, 2011.
The RAVS/HSVMA program teaches small animal medicine surgery in many resource challenged veterinary schools, primarily in Latin America and the Caribbean. This was our first trip to the African continent. I can say without a doubt, the staff and students of Jimma University College of Veterinary Medicine and the IFA organization share a vision and dedication to developing a sustainable program that is to be admired and emulated.
After two long days of air travel and then an eight hour drive across country from Addis Ababa to Jimma, we were greeted by the Dean, faculty and students of the university who were eagerly awaiting our arrival. All the participants exhibited a great desire to participate and learn as much as possible in the short time we were there. The course was a great success in every way.
Sustainable programs are dictated by vision, commitment and dedication and an ability to assess progress of the program. Based on continued communications with the faculty and students of Jimma after our departure as well as photographs of the implementation of techniques taught throughout the course, I can be certain this program will succeed, grow and develop into a model program for Ethiopia.
RAVS/HSVMA would like to express our sincere appreciation to Jimma University and The IFA for their support of our trip and their dedication to animal welfare in Ethiopia. We are honored to be involved with the development of this program and are looking forward to returning in 2012.
Susan Monger, DVM
Director, International Program
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Veterinary Courses In Ethiopia Making the Grade in Small Animal Surgery Training at Jimma University
- A Faculty Members Perspective
International Fund for Africa (IFA) sponsored an intensive one week training on the spay-neutering of dogs and cats at the School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Jimma University from January 17-22, 2011.
The training was the first of its kind in Ethiopia and was of paramount importance because it has enabled the School of Veterinary Medicine to begin the process of including the care of small animals in its curriculum for future generations of veterinary students.
Up until now, the care of small animals was not part of the curriculum. The IFA sponsored team consisting of six veterinarians from various parts of the United States provided a week-long intensive training for the staff and graduating students of the School of Veterinary Medicine. The trainees experienced modern hands-on surgical protocols focusing on the spay-neutering of companion animals.
Jimma University is one of the pre-eminent universities in Ethiopia pursuing a community-based education philosophy. As part of this philosophy, the University, along with its regular teaching, learning and research activities, is endeavoring to address the multifaceted problems of the local community. Changing the local attitude towards animals and their humane handling as well as the prevention of rabies and other zoonotic diseases associated with overpopulation of dogs is one of the goals of the relationship between IFA and Jimma University. To this end, the skills obtained through the January training are to be eventually utilized to reduce and contain the large dog population in Jimma and its surroundings, ultimately making Jimma a model to other cities of Ethiopia and eventually to the whole of Africa. IFA, Jimma University, IFA and all those involved with this project are committed to work for the realization of this goal.
Finally, the School of Veterinary Medicine in particular and Jimma University in general are very grateful to IFA and especially Dr. Anteneh T. Roba, president of IFA, for their relentless and unstinting effort to make all these happen.
Mihreteab Bekele (DVM, MSc, Assistant Professor)
School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine
Jimma University
P.O. Box 307
Jimma, Ethiopia
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This is a twist on the old recipe, although people have been adding fruits to the lassi for ages, we are adding oreos, which gives it a unique taste unlike oreo milkshake. Try it, it tastes amazing.
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I wake up every morning and think that thought and it makes me smile. I'm pregnant! We are going to have a BABY. Fact of the matter is, I'm still having a hard time wrapping my mind around such a miracle.
Here I am, pushing 17 weeks, starting to get the baby bump, feeling the little wiggles in my tummy and I'm still in awe that there's a baby in there. My man likes to put his hand on my tummy and remind me... "That's our baby..."
The stats on our little peachykins is "he's" due November 7th, which puts me at over 16 1/2 weeks. We've heard the heartbeat twice now, and I must say, that in itself is a miracle and the most beautiful sound I have ever heard! I'm feeling and doing great. Once past the first trimester, my energy returned and I can now actually light candles without wanting to gag!
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ACE Blood Glucose Meter and Test-strip is manufactured at our factory located in the Industrial Suburbs of Bengaluru. ACE Glucometer helps you know how food, activity levels, stress, medicine and insulin is changing your blood sugar level. Just a tiny droplet of Blood and within a few seconds you will have your Blood Glucose values. Apart from measuring your Blood Glucose levels, ACE will also keep a record of your measurements and track your averages to ensure that you keep a good control on your blood glucose levels all day long. ACE Blood Glucose Meter comes with a lifetime 'REPLACEMENT' warranty that will ensure complete support. The strips are the most economical and availability is guaranteed.. Key feature : ACE Glucometer (Blood Glucose Meter) has been designed to offer to you benefits that you need the most at an economical pricing.
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Foothills Men's Group
On the first Saturday of each month, the men of Foothills meet at 9:15 a.m. for breakfast at the Church. Come and join us for Christian Fellowship, guest speakers and an all-around good time. We sing, we laugh, we eat (of course), and we support each other in fellowship and Christian love. This group undertakes work projects around the church property and also supports outreach program each year.
If you are new to Foothills, this is an excellent way to meet and get to know some people and feel like you belong right away. Come and join us the first Saturday of every month.
United Church Women
The United Church Women of Foothills continue to thrive and grow. At present there are two units - Westcroft and Hillside. Both groups meet the first Monday of each month at members' homes and come together for a joint monthly meeting. All women are welcome to attend and participate. The UCW sponsor many events throughout the year, including an Irish Stew Supper, Valentine and Strawberry Teas and the Fall Bazaar and Tea. These events support many activities of the church (maintenance, events and outreach programs).
Old eye glasses are collected and re-cycled through the Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre. Stamps are collected and sent to the Franciscan Fathers in Lumsden. Saskatchewan.
Sunday School
Children are invited to worship with their parents for the beginning of the service. Following the "Family Time" part of service, children are invited to gather at table at back of sanctuary for spiritual learning through arts and crafts.
At Foothills, we feel that it is important to develop a child's awareness of their spiritual heritage and tradition; to share the stories of the Bible; to increase their understanding of Christian worship and the church, and to assure them that they are members of our faith community with valued gifts to share.
Our Nursery is upstairs in Robinson Hall. Parents are welcome to use this space if quiet time is required with their little ones during service.
Youth Group
Foothills Youth Group is currently not being held.
Spiritual Journey Study Group
On Thursday noon hour (12:00 to 1:00 pm) and Thursday evenings from September to May, we gather to discuss the Bible and to share in our stories in a caring, supportive community. Contact the church office for location if you would like to join in any week.
Music is an important ministry at Foothills. We are recruiting for a Senior Choir under the direction of Bill Bradley. In addition, special music is offered by gifted musicians within the congregation. If you wish to join our choir or provide special music, please contact our Music Director.
Funerals or Memorial Services
When someone in your family dies, the minister and members of the congregation want to help in any way they can. If you wish to contact the minister, please call the church office. In a time of bereavement our minister can help you process your feelings and plan the type of service which will pay fitting tribute to your loved one and bring comfort to you and your family.
Healing Services
Three or four times a year - usually on a Sunday evening - our Worship Committee offers opportunities to focus on the healing love of God. People facing challenges find comfort and strength in gentle music, healing touch (optional) and conversation.
Healing Pathway Ministry
Through the Naramata Center and its Healing Pathway programme, the United Church is reclaiming its tradition of healing. Healing is seen as God's love flowing through (our Heart centre), where you learn to bring balance and harmony to the whole person, and is seen as complementary to medical treatments. Foothills Healers have attained different Phases of this programme. The Healing Pathway Healers are now offering treatments to members of the congregation and outside the congregation. Contact Wendyanne at 403-247-1886 for an appointment time. People are welcome to contact the ministry if you would like to attend a phase program of Healing Pathway.


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Fulbright New Zealand has marked its 65th anniversary
This year Fulbright New Zealand has marked its 65th anniversary with a record number of grantees, with 83 New Zealand and American graduate students, academics, artists and professionals having been honoured. And while the programme is arguably in the best heart it's been, like any philanthropic programme, it can only do as much as its funding allows. Lisa Thompson speaks to those who are tasked with taking the Fulbright programme into the future, beginning with Fulbright New Zealand's executive director Mele Wendt.


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Metro Chicago Hillel's weekly Shabbat dinner is back at UIC! What better way to end the week than relaxing with your friends at Hillel and enjoying amazing food! Can't wait to see you!
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Flowers fade and candy is fleeting (especially when given to me). But a framed picture will last a lifetime, which is why it makes for such a thoughtful Valentine's Day gift. Pick a picture that has special meaning, whether it's from your wedding, engagement photo session or even just a recent vacation together, and have it professionally framed by Providence Picture Frame. The benefit to a custom frame shop is that their experienced staff will guide you through a variety of decisions, from frame material to matte size.
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About Us
My name is Rachel, and my husband and I are spending the majority of our free time fixing up our old house.
I gained invaluable experience renovating our first home, including how to work with contractors, and how not to ruin a relationship. I will say, remodeling a home, moving cross-country, changing jobs and planning a wedding in 1.5 years was the most emotionally stressful time of my life….so far…I hear kids are a doozy. Our last house was nothing special: a cookie cutter builder home in a 1980's suburb in northern Colorado Springs. We did a surface renovation: paint, installation of wood floors, baseboards, crown molding, refinishing cabinets, granite, new fixtures (light, sink, doors, and cabinets), exterior paint, and sod. It was just enough to completely change the look of the home, update it and sell it. We listed the home for six months, dropped the price 20k and sold it to a good friend – thank goodness.
This blog is about our current home. A ~1300 sqft Tudor revival in Ann Arbor, MI. It sits on a street of homes composed of different styles and periods. A craftsman to the right, and farm-house to the left, colonials across the street etc… I love our eclectic neighborhood. I am especially pleased to have found a Tudor! I fell in love with the Tudor style at age 7. My parents moved from a brick colonial to a brick and stucco Tudor when I was in 1st grade. Plaster moldings, wrought iron fixtures, massive doors, arched doorways, and dark wood, for me, are the describing factors of a home.
The process of finding the Tudor was arduous; a zig zag journey full of obstacles and disappointment. It was one of the last homes we looked at during a 1 year search. We ended up searching all over southeastern MI. We decided to focus our search on Ann Arbor, and we settled on an agent who specialized in our desired neighborhood, and we have never looked back!
I struggled with the idea of sacrificing square footage, bathrooms, garage space and yard for proximity to work. I flip-flopped several times. Proximity won. Proximity – meaning a short commute for my husband. Location is more important than square footage I have learned.
So here we are in the midst of renovating our College Hill Tudor. We are working through the obstacles of home ownership in this economy and trying to make the right choices for home investment and what we want and what we can afford. I appreciate constructive criticism and comments. So please, let me know what you think.
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i read your post about the antique radiator situation. i am getting friction from plumbers regarding my boiler system. i want to update it with a new gas fired boiler, was using an old fuel oil burner. everyone is telling me go to forced air and rip out the old pipe and cast iron radiators.
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Hi — great site. I truley appreciate your hard work and documentation on your house. I, too, own a tudor house similiar to yours. My wife and I are going through the same thing (only we are not as far along in our renovation). I came across your blog doing research and then realized you don't live that far away — we live in Monroe, MI (about 30 minutes away). Anyway, thank you for the inspiration — we will enjoy following your progress!


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12 Laws of the Business Buying and Selling Jungle - PART II've worked with many business sellers and many more potential business buyers over the years and let me tell you; it's never easy getting a deal accomplished! I strongly believe and firmly advocate that the absolutely best way for an entrepreneur to successfully get into business, or expand what they already have, is buy an existing profitable company. But there are many obstacles and pitfalls along the way that must be overcome. It really is a jungle out there!
To help those who are considering buying or selling a business, I offer the following overview of what I think are the twelve most important Laws of the Business Buying and Selling Jungle. These have been excerpted in part from my book, Strategies for Successfully Buying or Selling a Business, in which each Law is examined and discussed in much greater detail.
Jungle Law #1: Lawyers Are Deal Killers!
There certainly is an important role for a competent commercial law attorney to advise and prepare the legal structure of a business purchase and sale transaction. The problems arise when lawyers see themselves as business negotiators whose mission is to get the "best deal" for their clients. They frequently forget that the "best deal" has to involve both parties, the buyer and the seller, and that compromise is usually the best solution. Lawyers generally have a very difficult time with compromise in this type of situation because they often see their role as advising their clients on how to get the better deal. Usually, an attempt at a lopsided deal for either party will result in "no deal" at all.
Jungle Law #2: Caveat Businessus Emptor; (Let The Business Buyer Beware!)
As a matter of basic principle (and law in most States), all business brokers dealing with the public are bound to be honest and forthright in their conduct concerning the businesses that they represent for sale. But they also have a fiduciary relationship (position of trust) to uphold between themselves and their clients (the business seller, in most cases). They must present a business for sale in its "best light" without misrepresenting any significant facts but at the same time not pointing out all of the potential business pitfalls. This usually establishes an adversarial relationship between the buyer and the broker as well as between the buyer and the seller. The best course of action for a buyer is to trust only what they can verify during a rigorous due diligence process and the best approach on the part of the seller/broker is full disclosure of all pertinent information.
Jungle Law #3: A Business Is Worth Only Whatever Someone Is Willing To Pay For It At A Particular Point In Time!
Buyers and sellers are natural adversaries; the sellers want as much as they can get and the buyer wants to pay as little as possible. The broker is intensely interested too, because the commission amount is usually based on a percentage of the total selling price. So, what process should you use to value a business? Forget about putting a value on the assets based on resale value. Forget about comparing the business to the one in the next town that sold for a particular amount. Forget about all the "rules of thumb" like X times earnings or Y times gross income or some dollar amount per account or any other shortcut formula. A business value, and therefore its selling price, only makes sense when it's based on the capitalized earnings stream. Capitalization is simply the process used to determine today's value of a stream of future earnings. In the case of valuing a business, "today's value" is the value of the business, and the "stream of future earnings" is the expected future years' profit of the business based on current earnings. Most small businesses sell for a price in the range of 2-5 times earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted.
Jungle Law #4: A Business Buyer Is Really Buying A Stream Of Earnings!
The assets of the business are just the tools of the trade that enable an earnings stream to be realized. Without the earnings stream, the business essentially has no value. You should note that in using this method, a business may actually be worth less than its fair market asset value or in many cases worth substantially more. A seller will be able to get the most they can for a business by showing a buyer the true investment value in the business based on provable earnings.
Jungle Law #5: Ignore All Claims Of Unreported Income!
This is a very sensitive subject known as unreported (to the IRS) cash sales. Some business sellers may try to get you to accept their claim that they had significant amounts of cash income that did not show up on their IRS Tax Return and accordingly want you to include this phantom income in your valuation of their business. I highly recommend that you totally ignore these claims and deal only with the business's reported income. Who is to say if the business owner's claims are true? If the business owner will lie to Uncle Sam might they not also lie to you?
Jungle Law #6: Most Sellers Are Fibbers! (Or They At Least Stretch The Truth)
Of course, this is not a completely true law of the jungle. Most sellers are honest people trying to get by in life like everyone else. However, a buyer should approach all information provided in the sale with some skepticism. Buyers are making a major financial decision and should carefully consider all information presented during a detailed due diligence process. If a buyer approaches the purchase of a business with a good healthy dose of "prove it to me," then it will be difficult for them to get burned.
About the Author
Russell L. Brown, Business Broker, MBA, author of Strategies for Successfully Buying or Selling a Business! This book covers in detail such topics as Working With a Business Broker, Buyers Finding Sellers, Sellers Finding Buyers, Valuing a Business, Accomplishing Due Diligence, Conducting Negotiations, Closing the Deal, Working With the Deal Killers, Finding the Skeletons in the Closet, Example Purchase and Sale Documents, and much more.


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That's how many degrees the high temperature of the day was today. Seven.
The last time I was in 7F [-14C] weather, I had enough clothes on to look like a football player. I don't even have that many clothes with me right now.
Of course, the last time I was in this cold of weather we were standing around outside for a couple hours at a time. And then standing around for more hours at night as it dipped well below 0.
Harbin, February 2006, Ice Festival. All those structures are made of ice. Nobody does grandiose like the Chinese.
Tomorrow I'm bringing the cold back to Boston. Excellent.


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24 January 2013
Law and the Open Internet by Adam Candeub and Daniel McCartney Federal Communications Law Journal
The FCC has issued a new set of Internet access regulations and policies, which would prohibit broadband service providers like AT&T or Comcast from discriminating against unaffiliated content providers.
21 January 2013
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Abstract: With the advent of the digital age, authors of creative works enjoy the benefits of quickly and inexpensively distributing their works to global audiences. These developments have unfortunately led to the negative consequence that pirated, unauthorized, or altered copies reach potential users before the creator of the work releases the authentic version according to his or her terms. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 sought to address some of these concerns by punishing circumventions of technologies controlling access to copyrighted works and by protecting "copyright management information," i.e. the data identifying the author and the terms of use of a copyrighted work.
15 January 2013
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12 January 2013
Smartphone Wars by John Atallah Stanford Technology Law Review
Apple sues Samsung for patent infringement. In response, Samsung files international countersuits on patents of its own. Courts around the world grant preliminary injunctions to each company on a number of their claims, while United States and European Union government agencies investigate allegations of antitrust violations. What's going on here? Let's start with the shiny new weapon that Apple added to its arsenal in June of last year: a patent on the original iPhone, the paperwork for which had been in the works since December of 2007. That patent claims, among other things, the finger-gesture-based set of input methods that has become integral to the functionality of today's smartphones. Enter Samsung, now the world's largest manufacturer of smartphones and owner of numerous patents covering globally standardized technological protocols. Samsung's use of those input methods, as well as overlaps in product design, in its line of Android-based devices has put it squarely in Apple's crosshairs.
05 January 2013
Privacy Problems in the Online World by Virgilio A.F. Almeida, Federal University of Minas Gerais Internet Computing Magazine
Modern technology's benefits have accelerated our migration to social networking and other online activities. However, the confluence of the online world and life offline is imperfect, immature, and incomplete. People's habits, customs, and relationships are going through profound changes that will have as-yet-unknown effects on them and society as a whole.
02 January 2013
Regulating the Internet infrastructure: A comparative appraisal of the legitimacy of ICANN, ITU, and the WSIS by Ingo Take Wiley
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31 December 2012
China's Proposed Personal Information Protection Act by Graham Greenleaf [Privacy Laws & Business International Newsletter] Social Science Research Network
Abstract: From 2005-7 a group of experts led by Professor Zhou Hanhua, the director of the Institute of Law at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, were commissioned by the Peoples Republic of China government to draft a national data protection law to be considered by the Informatics Committee of the State Council. However, by 2008 the draft had still not progressed through any of the various Chinese legislative channels.
26 December 2012
The Relationship Between the ISP Safe Harbors and Liability for Inducement by R. Anthony Reese Stanford Technology Law Review
The extent to which online service providers can be held liable for copyright infringement committed by users of their services is one of the more complicated and contentious copyright issues of our day. Courts have struggled with how to apply common-law doctrines of secondary liability to online activity.
14 December 2012
Google Versus the Law: Google's Legal Adventures and Their Impact to the Evolution of European Information Law by Tatiana Synodinou Social Science Research Network
Abstract: This paper provides an overview of the major legal questions which emerge from Google' dynamic presence in the Web. It is divided in four parts. The first part deals with the privacy implications which are born by Google's various activities, primarily by its main function as a search engine, but also by more sophisticated tools, such as the Google Street View service.
09 December 2012
Internet regulation: The need for more transparent Internet filtering systems and improved measurement of public opinion on Internet filtering by Nikolaos Koumartzis & Andreas Veglis First Monday
Abstract: All around the world, the phenomenon of Internet regulation is on the rise as more and more countries implement such policies, from Asian authoritarian regimes to Western democracies. At the same time, the great majority of Internet users are not aware that they access a filtered version of World Wide Web due to the "non-transparent" policy of many governments, something that results to a very dangerous precedent for the future of the Internet.
02 December 2012
Patterns of Legalisation in the Internet: Do We Need a Constitutional Theory for Internet Law? by Osvaldo Saldías [Humboldt-Universitat Zu Berlin Internet & Society Working Paper] Social Science Research Network
Abstract: The paper acknowledges a growing web of legal norms that regulate governance aspects of the Internet. Some of these norms are legally binding; others are closer to what some scholars call soft law. In order to take stock of these developments, I propose an explorative typology that can bring some systematic order into the plurality of Internet norms.
25 November 2012
Emerging Issues in Internet Regulation: The Unstable Role of Wikileaks and Cyber-Vigilantism by Alison Powell [Research Handbook on Internet Governance] Social Science Research Network
Abstract:This paper outlines the emerging issues in internet regulation introduced by distributed organizations and cyber-vigilantism: notably, the contributions of WikiLeaks and Anonymous to the problematics of internet governance through an uneven disruption of the power held by existing institutions including the state, but also the mass media. Drawing on Christopher Kelty's (2004) observation that persuasive arguments can be made both through language and by technology, it examines how existing definitions of governance, which are often focused on rule-making, engage with this broader set of 'arguments-by-technology' and what the consequences of these new arguments might be.
19 November 2012
Empirical Study of Privacy Issues among Social Networking Sites by Joanne Kuzma Journal of International Commercial Law and Technology
Abstract: Social media networks are increasing their types of services and the numbers of users are rapidly growing. However, online consumers have expressed concerns about their personal privacy protection and recent news articles have shown many privacy breaches and unannounced changes to privacy policies.
11 November 2012
Building a Better Internet in Latin America and the Caribbean http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/MIC.2011.33
From the beginning, a key element of the Internet's success has been collaboration between its engineers, researchers, network operators, vendors, and service providers.
09 November 2012
It's a Mad, Mad Internet: Globalisation and the Challenges Presented by Internet Censorship by Jessica E. Bauml Federal Communications Law Journal
The advent of the Internet has brought tremendous technological advancements and growth to the world. However, it has also become a source of conflict, particularly when different countries attempt to regulate this very ubiquitous and amorphous medium. The most notable controversy has arisen in China -- home to the world's most advanced system of Internet censorship, which levies harsh penalties on those who violate the country's strict censorship laws.
03 November 2012
Internet traffic exchange: 2 billion users and it's done on a handshake by Rudolf Van der Berg of the OECD's Science, Technology and Industry Directorate OECD
Every day one Exabyte of data is said to travel over the Internet - enough data to fill 300,000 of the world's biggest hard disks or 212 million DVDs. And astonishingly, according to Internet Traffic Exchange: Market Developments and Policy Challenges a new OECD report on Internet traffic exchange, most of the thousands of networks that exchange this traffic do so without a written contract or formal agreement.
21 October 2012
The Right to Be Forgotten? by Conrad Coutinho Columbia Science and Technology Law Review
Have you ever Googled your own name? Statistics say that you probably have. Egotism aside, in a world where potential employers, schools and even romantic partners are likely to Google you, it would be irresponsible not to be aware of what pops up when you search your name. Many experts (and this non-expert) even recommend setting up a Google alert in your name.
14 October 2012
Fixed and Mobile Networks: Substitution, Complementarity and Convergence OECD
This report examines the convergence of fixed and mobile (wireless) networks and services. It considers these developments against a long standing question of whether they are complementary or competitive. The report concludes that they are both. Mobile providers have garnered a very large share of traditional services, such as telephony, over the past decade.
11 October 2012
Don't Be Evil: The Fourth Amendment in the Age of Google, National Security, and Digital Papers and Effects Albany Law Journal
Abstract: This Article offers an overview of current Fourth Amendment law in light of evolving concepts of papers and effects, expectations of privacy online, and the third party and state action doctrines. Scholars have addressed some of these issues individually, but this Article analyzes the legal issues that subsist in the wake of the NSA Terrorist Surveillance Program dilemma and during Congress' current push to update the Electronic Communications Privacy Act.
08 October 2012
Personal Jurisdiction, Internet Commerce and Privacy: The Pervasive Legal Consequences of Modern Geolocation Technologies Albany Law Journal
Abstract: Modern geolocation technologies allow Internet sites to automatically and accurately identify a user's geographic location. This capability -- unavailable just a few years ago -- has begun to revolutionize Internet commerce and communication by enabling content localization, customization, and access regulation on a scale previously thought to be impossible. Yet thus far, the law has reacted inadequately to these technologies, or in some cases, failed to react at all.
01 October 2012
Freedom of Expression on the Internet: Study of Legal Provisions and Practices Related to Freedom of Expression, the Free Flow of Information and Media Pluralism on the Internet in OSCE Participating States by Yaman Akdeniz [Report of the OSCE Represen... Social Science Research Network
Abstract: Based on the limited effectiveness of state laws and lack of harmonization at international level (despite some efforts at regional level) a number of states, including some in the OSCE region, introduced policies to block access to Internet content, websites deemed illegal, and Web 2.0 based social media platforms which are outside their jurisdiction. In short, the new trend in Internet regulation seems to entail blocking access to content if state authorities are not in a position to reach the perpetrators for prosecution or if their request for removal or take down of such content is rejected or ignored by foreign law enforcement authorities or hosting and content providers.
27 September 2012
The French Revolution 2.0: Copyright and the Three Strikes Policy by Eldar Haber Harvard Journal of Sports & Entertainment Law
Abstract: Internet file-sharing of copyrighted materials created a struggle between right holders, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), and file-sharers. After several different attempts to resolve the struggle, many countries began to debate the possibility of a Three Strikes Policy (3SP), which includes, inter alia, providing for the termination of subscriptions and accounts of repeat infringers in appropriate circumstances. This policy has thus far been implemented by way of legislation in Taiwan (2009), South Korea (2009), France (2010), the United Kingdom (2010) and New Zealand (2011), and by means of private ordering in Ireland (2010). It is still under consideration elsewhere. The 3SP is portrayed as a panacea for Internet-related infringements.
24 September 2012
A Prehistory of Internet Governance by Malte Ziewitz & Ian Brown [Research Handbook on Governance of the Internet] Social Science Research Network
Abstract: What social, technical, economic and political developments played a role in constituting a field, in which the idea of 'Internet Governance' could thrive? What are the events, stories and ideas that preceded and made possible today's discussions about governance on, of and through the Internet?
16 September 2012
Broadband Infrastructure and Economic Growth by Nina Czernich, Oliver Falck, Tobias Kretschmer & Ludger Woessmann [Economic Journal] Social Science Research Network
Abstract: We estimate the effect of broadband infrastructure, which enables high-speed internet, on economic growth in the panel of OECD countries in 19962007. Our instrumental variable model derives its non-linear first stage from a logistic diffusion model where pre-existing voice telephony and cable TV networks predict maximum broadband penetration.
13 September 2012
Regulation and Control of Communication: The French Online Copyright Infringement Law (HADOPI) by Nicola Lucchi [Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law / Max Planck Institute for Intellectual Property & Competition Law Research Paper] Social Science Research Network
Abstract: In January 2010, after a troubled process, the French law for "creation and Internet", commonly known as Hadopi, was finally adopted in an amended form. The enacted text was the result of corrective action undertaken by the Conseil constitutionnel (France's highest constitutional authority), through Decision No. 2009-580 DC of the 10th of June 2009.


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Perfect World
| File:Perfect World logo.png
|Beijing Perfect World
| China: Beijing Perfect World
Taiwan: GF Station
Vietnam: Quang Minh
Japan: MK-Style
Malaysia: Cubinet Interactive
Philippines: Level Up! Games
Brazil: Level Up! Games
South Korea: CJ Internet
United States: Perfect World Entertainment
Russia: Nival Online
Europe: Games-Masters Ltd.
|Release date(s)
| China: July 2005
Taiwan: December 2006
Vietnam: February 2007
Japan: March 2007
Malaysia: May 2007
Malaysia EN: September 2007
Philippines: May 2007 *OB
Brazil: June 2008
South Korea: TBA
United States: Fall 2008
Europe: Q3/2008
|Fantasy MMORPG
|Download, CD, DVD
|System requirements
| Minimum
800 MHz Pentium 3 CPU
|Input methods
| Keyboard, Mouse
Perfect World (Chinese: 完美世界, commonly abbreviated as PW and W2), is an MMORPG developed by Beijing Perfect World. It runs only on the Windows operating system. It has been released in several different areas in different versions already. The Malaysian version has now been released worldwide in an English-language format. Perfect World International, the official English version of the game, opened its teaser site on July 15th, 2008, and launched its closed beta August 19th, 2008. The open beta began on September 2nd, 2008. The International Version is specifically built to accommodate North America, Europe, and other English-speaking territories. In addition, the Multilanguage-Version is being prepared and will be available in the 3rd quarter of 2008. Perfect World Korea is currently still under development.
Perfect World is heavily based on Chinese mythology, and is set in the mythical world of Pangu. The simulated day and night, and flight is a key component in exploring the game world.
Races and ClassesEdit
Perfect World features three races, each with two exclusive classes, bringing the total of six classes that players can choose from. Each race has unique characteristics, begin in different areas of Pangu and undertake different quests.
Humans are the predominant race in the northern realms of Pangu, with the main settlement being the city of Etherblade. Humans have no innate abilities, but do gain the ability to fly after Level 30 with the aid of magical swords. Players choosing a Human character can pick between the melee-orientated Blademaster class, or the mage-type Wizard class.
- Blademasters can use a variety of melee weapons, including swords, spears, hammers and axes. Blademasters are rounded characters that are able to perform the role of a tank, as well as enhancing their physical defence.
- Wizards function as nukers, using a variety of elemental spells to deal a large amount of damage.
Winged Elves live mainly in the south of Pangu, and in their chief city of Plume. Winged Elf characters are distinguished by a small pair of wings on their heads, and all Winged Elf characters can fly from the very beginning of the game. Characters of this race can select between Archer and Cleric.
- Archers are ranged characters using bows, crossbows and slingshots. Archers excel at doing damage at range, but struggle with close combat due to damage penalties and weak defense.
- Clerics fulfill the traditional role of party healer, providing party buffs but also has moderate combat abilities.
Untamed are human/beast hybrids living in the west of Pangu. Untamed characters can transform into animals, and can use flying beasts at Level 30. The Untamed classes are Barbarian and Venomancer.
- Barbarians are designed to act as the party tank, with a high amount of hit points and skills that enhance their ability to absorb damage.
- Venomancers use a selection of elemental spells. Their key ability in PvE is taming and using pets in battle, especially for luring and tanking. While in PvP situations their main role is to debuff.
Game FeaturesEdit
Territorial BattlesEdit
Territory wars allow your guild to take over the server one area at a time. When taking over an area, it has to be owned by the environment or another guild. When trying to take the area from another guild you will have to partake in battles up to 80vs.80. Territory battles are very similar to DotA (Defense of the Ancients) in that there are two bases and two guilds. When you want to take over an area, your guild will have to bid on the area, the two guilds with the highest bid will fight over it.
Mount SystemEdit
The mount system of Perfect World is vast and diverse. Available mounts common to all servers are regular horses, leopards, raptors, elephants and rare mounts obtained through the DSQ (Dragon Seeker Quest). Yet the same items and more can be bought online; with game cash known as zen or gold, from the boutique which is the online store of Perfect World.
Personalized ClothingEdit
Players have the ability to express themselves through their in-game characters by customizing clothing, and creating fully personalized objects. These items can be bought from the item mall or from other players.
Guild/Clan SystemEdit
Guilds enable chat between members, creation of guild emblems (16x16 jpeg or gif files), guild versus guild battles, control of existing cities, and city creation.
Members can also be assigned certain jobs within the guild structure. Guild Masters can create and alter rules and slogans of the guild, member ranks, and dismiss or invite members. The Vice Guild Master can do the same things.
Crafting SystemEdit
Players can select and raise four different crafting skills. Blacksmithing (creates weapons), Tailoring (creates armor), Crafting (creates various jewelry and arrows), and Apothecary (creates potions and hierograms). Players will need materials for items they need to make. Crafted items will have the player's name adorned on them for the purpose of credit.
Marriage SystemEdit
Perfect World has a complete marriage system. Both players will have an online notice, have a wife/husband title, have 2 special marriage-related skills, lover's clothes, and driving pets. Marriage requires an item from the Cash Shop which is worth around $30 in Perfect World item shop currency (Cubi-Gold)
Phone Lock Edit
As a prevention system against account hackers, Perfect World has a Phone Lock feature[1] for those who wish to use it. The Phone Lock, when activated, will freeze an account until the player of that account dials in using the registered phone number. Once the number is recognized, the account is temporarily activated for login. The player must login within 10 minutes of activation before the account login is frozen again. The player may continue to play despite the freeze. If the player logs out after the 10 minutes is up, that player must once again dial in to temporarily deactivate the Phone Lock.
Major EventsEdit
Horse RacingEdit
Players level 40 and above can participate in this event, and a mount is not required. However, you are unable to fly. The course of the race is spread over a large variety of terrain. The winner will receive a medal that allows them to continue other quests. The consolation prize is a speed badge which can be sold to other players or exchanged for sp. [2]
Treasure HuntsEdit
All players are able to participate in this event; there are four different locations where this event can take place. Players who wish to participate will need to enter the major cities' battle dome (arena) and open up the treasure chest. Each chest can only be opened by one player and the player who does so is vulnerable to attacks. Surprises are released when a chest is opened. For example, an ancient monster might appear, or a few potions.
Forest Hunts/Jungle RuinsEdit
Participants are transported into an area containing invincible monsters. Players are required to run from room to room, avoiding the monsters, which can kill players with one hit. The objective is to make it to the last room as quickly as possible. Players who succeed in doing so will be rewarded a great amount of exp and sp. There is a time limit of 3 hours. As time passes the exp and sp value of the reward will decrease. There is no penalty for death. Perfect World has recently removed the Forest Hunts and Jungle Ruins expeditions from the game due to player exploits]].
Perfect World RadioEdit
Perfect World has its own radio station[3]. Players are able to request music from the Perfect World Radio website. The DJs act as a Gamemaster in the game, holding events on different servers and giving out prizes to the winners. Currently not available for most servers.
- Perfect World has its own theme song. However, versions of the song differ on each client. The song is played while in the log in screen and in selected areas in-game.
- Perfect World China, Korea: "Fly with Me" by Shui Mu Nian Hua.
- Perfect World Vietnam: "The gioi hoan my (Perfect World)" by Dan Truong.
- Perfect World US/UK: "Perfect World" by Henley.
- Perfect World Philippines: "Perfect World (Fly with Me)" by Toni Gonzaga.
- Perfect World Taiwan: "Wan Mei Shi Jie" by Yang Pei An.
References Edit
External links Edit
Official Websites Edit
- Perfect World International-Official English — the Official North American Perfect World Website
- Perfect World Multilanguage Service — Official European Perfect World Website (Spanish, Turkish, German, French and English)
- Cubinet Official Perfect World Site — Official Malaysian and Thai Website (English, Chinese, Thai)
Unofficial Websites Edit
- Perfect World International Wiki - Unofficial Wiki Site for Perfect World International [English, German]
- Perfect World General Wiki - Unofficial Wiki Site for Perfect World Malaysian version [English]
- AsiaPWorld, Perfect World Community Site - Community and Resource site for Perfect World [English]
- Perfect World help/info.- Tips and hints to the games secrets to help you out.[English]
See also Edit
| This page uses content from Wikipedia. The original article was at Perfect World.
The list of authors can be seen in the page history. As with MUD Wiki, the text of Wikipedia is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License 3.0 (Unported) (CC-BY-SA).


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Seedstars World is a Switzerland based startup competition that takes place in emerging markets. Our vision is to reduce unemployment in emerging markets through the promotion and investment in entrepreneurship.
Seedstars World is an exclusive startup competition in emerging markets. Only high quality startups can receive an invitation and are chosen following a strict selection process. The winner is crowned with the prestigious denomination Seedstars World Best Startup.
SSW innovation sourcing program has for objective to help your corporation stay ahead of the curve by sourcing growth (innovation) where growth takes place (emerging markets).
Charlie studied at The University of Leeds, UK with a year at the Georgia Institute of Technology, USA and holds a Master of Engineering First Class Honours degree. He transitioned into finance following an MBA at the Collège des Ingénieurs, Paris and became a CFA charter holder. Charlie has six years of experience in innovative financial institutions. Working as an investment officer for four years at BlueOrchard Finance, he analysed and invested in microfinance institutions across Africa, MENA and Asia. When he's not working on Seedstars World, Charlie can usually be found in the mountains or doing a triathlon!
Katarina graduated from Leiden University with a Master degree in International Affairs and Diplomacy. After finishing her studies, she lived in Israel and in New York, where she was interning at the Permanent Mission of Slovakia to the United Nations. She later became a team member of Impact Hub Bratislava, where she is providing support until now. For the past 6 months, Katarina was living in Malaysia, developing an e-health platform aimed to improve the pre-pregnancy health of women in order to reduce the risk of gestational diabetes. Combining her passion for social entrepreneurship and enthusiasm for connecting like-minded people from all over the world, she happily joined Seedstars World as the Community and Regional Manager.
After graduating from the University of Innsbruck with a double degree in Economics & Psychology, Marcello moved to Silicon Valley to work for Detecon, an innovation & strategy consulting subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom. In that role, he helped global telcos identify, implement and incubate new ideas. He's also strongly involved in startup communities all over the world as a board member ofStartupBus, an organizer of the AMPION venture bus in Africa as well as an advisor to the Academy for Corporate Entrepreneurship. He joined the Seedstars World Family as Regional Manager for Africa. When he's not staring at a screen or organizing events, you can find him scuba diving the world's oceans.
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The Philadelphia Church of God has been working overtime in promoting their Hezikiah find from their archaeological dig in Jerusalem. They claim that one miracle after another is happening because this dig has been blessed by their god. However, Satan is also busy at work attacking the dig and the PCG.
One day, Brianna Weeks was helping the dig registrar, Alexandra, collect and register finds. One small animal figurine leg had gone missing—the fear was that it had been thrown out near the washing area. Alexandra was desperately looking for the piece in that location, but returned without finding it. Brianna said a silent prayer, asking God to help Alexandra find it. I'll let Brianna summarize the rest:It wasn't long before Alexandra got up to go look for the leg again. She looked in the exact same spot that she had looked before—only this time, I heard a gasp. She had found it! She brought it over to me with a look of total disbelief on her face. She couldn't believe it. She told me over and over how she just couldn't believe she'd found it. Then she said that she knew it was a miracle. I was throwing a little party in my head; it was absolutely amazing to see God answer my prayer like that and to see that even she realized that this was a special thing that had happened. She came back to me for days after that, telling me over and over about how she had found the leg and how she still just couldn't believe it.The miracles kept on coming.
Another was the general energy on the dig site. It is a rigorous routine, especially for the students: waking up around 4 a.m., beginning the dig at 6:30 a.m., finishing at 2:30 p.m., taking college classes throughout the afternoon and on into the evening. Yet somehow, we felt more energized than one would expect, considering the regimen. Callum Wood (a 2012 digger) recalled trying to maintain the (incredibly productive!) schedule after the dig was over—in his words, "Not a chance." The ability to handle the intense workload "was one of the biggest miracles I remember from the dig," he said. There are the general aches and pains, but it is common for the students to report that, upon entering the dig site, the aches and pains disappear—until the dig day is over and we walk back out of the gate.
Of course, anything that God loves, Satan hates. And so there are the clear satanic attacks that come with digging—particularly on this excavation. For that initial 2017 meeting for the dig to start, Stephen Flurry was originally intended to go—instead, he was grounded in the Philippines, his wife sick and unable to secure a doctor's note to fly. One of the students who came in to participate on the dig was hassled at the airport by an immigration officer. Despite having the correct paperwork, he was lambasted as a "liar." Archaeologist Brent Nagtegaal, waiting on the other side of Customs, talked on the phone with this officer—he was also castigated as a "liar." One day there was a massive gas explosion just down the road from our apartment. We noticed what had happened as we neared home, returning from the dig site. The hunt for survivors was being conducted in the parking garage where it had happened; one person was killed and three injured.One day, a sinister event happened. A man stopped by the dig site to meet with Dr. Mazar—he had worked with her and us about 10 years ago during the City of David excavations. The meeting was nothing unusual. But just two days later, he was stabbed to death a few hundred yards away in the Old City. The tragedy struck us as particularly unusual—we had no contact for a decade, and within two days of meeting him, he was killed. It was a stark reminder of how much Satan hates these excavations and that we must pray for God's protection.
And who could forget Operation Pillar of Defense, which occurred during our 2012 excavation? Hamas had, for the first time, fired long-range rockets at Jerusalem from Gaza. The air around us was sporadically filled with the howling of air raid sirens and the thump! of the rockets as they crashed in the distance, fortunately causing little harm or damage. Hearing the sirens was an eerie experience—that was the first time they had ever been used in Jerusalem.
Then there was the strong verbal abuse and protests by Orthodox Jews attempting to shut down the City of David excavation in Area G, accusing us (falsely) of digging up tombs. Hundreds of Jews had succeeded in shutting down an excavation there a decade before, pelting the excavators with rocks. This one, though, they couldn't run us off. That area yielded up the important finds of the Gedeliah bulla and the exciting tunnel continuing underneath the Stepped Stone Structure. During later digs on the Ophel, we were on the receiving end of rock throwing—from Arabs atop the southern wall of the Temple Mount. The stones could have done immense damage had they hit their mark—yet we were protected and the dig was allowed to continue.


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Author response: Incorporating students into clinic may be associated with both improved clinical productivity and educational value
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We thank Dr. Roy for the comments on our article.1 As noted, the most striking result of our study was the demonstration of an increase in relative value units (RVU) for preceptors when students were present in clinic. We were similarly surprised at the results, particularly since many neurologists at our institution shared a similar anecdotal perception that students impede productivity. There are few studies on this topic, although similarly students did not appear to affect emergency medicine resident financial productivity (RVU).2
We agree that productivity in relation to preceptor time is an important question. We are currently performing a second analysis to evaluate whether there is increased work after clinic for preceptors when a student is present in clinic.
Each clinic session involved a 4-hour time window. Clinical templates may vary based on the call for "add-on" slots and the acuity needs of their patients at a particular point in time. The template within the Johns Hopkins University neurology department generally slots follow-up patients for 30 minutes and 1 hour for new patients, resulting in a total of 6–8 patients per session. To attempt control for variability in daily clinic schedules (no-show rates, scheduling), preceptors were compared to themselves as controls. Productivity data in this study are limited to academic outpatient clinics and further investigations need to be performed regarding this relationship in an inpatient setting and in nonacademic environments. Of note, our clerkship students are exposed to private practice neurologists working in an ambulatory setting as part of the curriculum, but we did not have access to financial data for private practices to include them in the productivity analysis. When students were afforded the opportunity to provide value-added care and clinical exposure, they were able to have a more positive experience, allowing the preceptor the potential opportunity to see another patient or accomplish other work. However, we were unable to operationalize a method to collect and evaluate these data. As part of the clerkship, students and faculty are given detailed instructions and an inservice from our institution and the clerkship directors regarding student roles, responsibilities, and electronic medical record documentation capabilities. Standard and formalized instructions may have also helped to optimize students' roles as active participants on the clinical team and therefore the results of our study may not be generalizable to other settings.
We share concerns regarding physician burnout. However, involving medical students as a resource in clinic may help to address this by improving preceptor financial productivity, rather than worsen it. Furthermore, new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2018 criteria allowing student documentation to be used by preceptors provides exciting new pathways to optimizing the productivity potential of having students in clinic.3
Author disclosures are available upon request (ncpjournal{at}neurology.org).
- © 2018 American Academy of Neurology
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- Rao KT,
- Salas RE, et al
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- Jeanmonod R
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