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Mention Sema to a Lithuanian and you will receive a hearty acknowledgement, as the Panevezys-based business is an alcohol production company, specialising in light alcoholic beverages, technical products and yeast.
There is, however, another Sema (now known as SchlumbergerSema) that is probably not as well known among the Lithuanian beer-swilling population, but is more universally recognised. This other Sema is a worldwide IT services company with over 30,000 employees, providing specialist services to the UK Government as well as to financial institutions.
The UK in-house legal team within SchlumbergerSema is small by comparison - only six lawyers - but together they support all of the company's business activities. The UK general counsel, who is also responsible for Ireland, is James Loughrey, who has two direct lines of reporting - one to managing director David Baillie and the other to Taik Lin, the New York general counsel of Schlumberger.
SchlumbergerSema was created in April 2001, when the (historically) French company Schlumberger (now listed on the New York Stock Exchange) acquired Sema UK. Schlum-bergerSema is one of the two business divisions of listed company Schlumberger, the other being Schlumberger Oilfield Services. Schlumberger was started in the early 1900s by two French brothers who began to provide technology services to the oil industry. It grew to a mammoth size and expanded into the US.
"In April 2001, Schlumberger took us over following a friendly takeover," says Loughrey. "We were originally Sema UK plc. Sema was very much an Anglo-French operation, so there was an interesting cultural fit between the two companies. Sema was headquartered in London and in Paris, as well as having a significant presence in other parts of the world."
The takeover, despite being friendly, was significant. Schlumberger acquired Sema for $5bn (£3.28bn). Clifford Chance acted for Sema and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer for Schlumberger. "We'd use Clifford Chance again on a big acquisition or disposal," says Loughrey. "But now we also have Freshfields, as they're Schlumberger's lawyers." It was also a very astute move for the oil services business, as it moved into high-tech system integration as well as developing its own software products.
"Schlumberger had prospered in the oil field sector," Loughrey continues. "They supply software and also data collection and processing for oil wells, which is a core business for them. Some of their business was IT, but they wanted to diversify, to find a company that would fit with them but also would offer some expansion. We were an ideal target for them."
Schlumberger has its own in-house lawyers based in locations all over the world. The New York team, headed by Lin, comprises 15-20. Following the takeover, the in-house capacity between the two divisions is fairly even - both SchlumbergerSema and Schlumberger Oilfield have around 40 lawyers worldwide.
SchlumbergerSema outsources very little of its legal work, which means that the inhouse team soaks up most of the daily legal requirements of the business; 5-10 per cent is outsourced, and this consists of litigation and some specialist functions that need attention.
The preferred law firm for Loughrey is Nabarro Nathanson. "All the big project work we do in-house," he explains. "We outsource very little work, but when we do outsource it's not totally ad hoc." The company has instructed Nabarros on litigation matters in the past and has also used Scottish firm Tods Murray on a significant IT project involving Scottish law. Loughrey is slightly reticent about mentioning the firms he uses. "There may be two or three law firms that I would use, but I don't formally appoint them as the retained firm. I have relationships with different firms," he says.
DLA's London office has also been retained in the past for litigation and some specialist advice on public sector law. "Two years ago there was a lot more work going to external firms," he admits. "But I've now built a good in-house team."
Hardly anything that the in-house team deals with is standard - most of the contracts are complex transactions that are negotiated individually. To complement this, the in-house team members are all IT industry trained or highly experienced commercial lawyers, with 4-10 years of post-qualification experience. Loughrey himself has spent nearly 16 years in the IT sector. A qualified solicitor and barrister, he spent seven years at Ferranti International, the defence electronics and computer systems company, and then moved on to Seimens to become the UK legal adviser for its information systems businesses.
What Loughrey and his team focus on are the core areas of the business, which are divided across varying sectors and regions. The key sectors are finance, telecoms, transport, utilities and the public sector.
"What we try and do with each of those five segments is to sell all our service and product offerings, so we're selling consultancy, managed services, system integration and products," says Loughrey. "It's a wide service offering."
The competition is not that clear cut. As well as the direct competitors such as Logica, IBM Global Services and Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, the company is up against the consultancy arms of the - perhaps now independent - major accountancy firms such as Accenture, KPMG and Ernst & Young. "Those groups used to be in consultancy only, selling high-level professional services," says Loughrey." Now what they've done is move into managed services. They're offering the whole range of consultancy, system integration and managed services. They're competitors as well. But what the managed services companies like us and IBM have done is to move into consultancy, so we're all competing broad brush across the board."
The in-house team has been busy over the last few months, fine-tuning various outsourcing deals for the business.
More recently, the team has had to deal with the legal issues involving a nine-year contract to provide IT services to the Vehicle Insp-ectorate, an executive agency for the Department for Transport, the first phase of which has been valued at £78m; the company has also undertaken a five-year agreement, worth £70m, for the supply of occupational health and welfare services to Consignia's 220,000 employees, which represents the first contract in Consignia's outsourcing scheme; it has also gained a worldwide leadership position in the microprocessor smart card industry, shipping 198 million smart cards in 2001, accounting for 29 per cent of the world's total shipments.
Public sector in the UK - which represents all the big outsourcing managed service contracts - is the largest single customer for the company, although the rail and utilities sectors are as important. Telecoms, though, is suffering. "The problem at the moment is that all the telecoms people have slowed down their spending," says Loughrey. "We're no more badly affected than other IT companies, but we've all experienced a slowdown in that sector." Despite this, activity in other sectors - namely the public sector and utilities - is unceasing.
"The thing to emphasise with public sector and managed services is that, in public sector, you're taking over the management of the desktops and networks and software applications. So you come in as the service provider who takes over the help desk. And often they also want management change to their business, so it isn't simply an outsourcing of technology and running the technology; it's working very much in partnership with the customer and understanding their business and processes and helping them reach their business goals," says Loughrey. "The public sector is very much an art; it's not just about running an IT system, it's very much business objective-driven."
Loughrey and his team are very aware of the value they can add within the business, and constantly seek to develop their roles. They are a new breed of in-house lawyers who are seeking to do as much as possible in-house.
"We as legal advisers are part of the business," Loughrey states. "There are lots of law firms that specialise in this area but the lawyers in-house can be as good. They can develop that level of expertise. We know the business, the commercial policy of the business and the business objectives. Risk management is important - knowing the risks that the company can take, those it can't, and maintaining a balance."
The technology that the team deals with on a daily basis is constantly changing and, to date, the team has done an excellent job of keeping up.
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I don't get how you forget to put the Eiffel Tower in the competitors. Would have probably won.
Golden Gate Bridge, one of the most recognizable and beautiful sites in America. My father drove across it on the day it opened. I have a picture of him. He was 20 years old.
This gives me pause about 'winner takes all' contests. All the finalists are hugely important; if AT would like to be a player as a voting venue, why not take a cue from theater awards (Golden Globe etc) and break down this 'big' design voting into categories?
In terms of design that affects me personally every day, I have to go with jeans. Detractors will detract, but no other clothes look as good on so many; no others go from morning to midnight, getting dressed up or down; no others scrub the car and the dog, then come out of the washer ready for a party; no others work every season and almost every life event; no others resist tears, stains, and abrasion; no others can be both pajamas and workwear; no others can be so jaw-droppingly sexy on any gender; and no others have made indigo blue a neutral. Even if jeans don't win, they are always winners to me!
Sorry but you lost me at round one.
Nelson Bubble lamp, in addition to embodying the four factors you set forth, also is an unltimate expression of simplicity in new material. It's versatility, magnificent luminous glow and iconic aesthetic enables it to transcend it's industrial components to enhance the decorating style and atmosphere wherever it is used.
I don't recall in your criteria that the objects be American; so why are they? Sorry I'm late in the game, but even the round 1 objects were either British or America. For example:
Michaux (French) for the modern bicycle design
Mies van der Rohe (German) for the Barcelona chair
Adi Dassler, addidas sneakers
and then there are some other Americans who haven't made the list:
various, the iPhone
various, the iMac
Earl R. Dean, the Coca Cola bottle
Henry Ford, the automobile
Seriously, I love the Eames lounge chair; but on a daily basis, it is neither as iconic nor as innovative to as many people as bicycles, sneakers, or iPhones.


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When Standard & Poor's Equity Research downgraded the shares of Google Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOG) from "Buy" to "Sell" last week - and slashed its target price for Google shares from $700 to $500 - we were blunt in stating that the ratings agency had blown the call.
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"Sell" ratings - arguably the most aggressive of any call an analyst can make - are instituted much too infrequently on Wall Street. But hammering a stock with a "Sell" rating - and only days later lifting it to a "Hold" - achieves none of the afore-mentioned goals.
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Scott Kessler, the head of technology sector equity research at S&P, told Reuters that the sell-off that hit Google shares following the deal announcement took the stock down below the $500 target that he established when he downgraded it. Though he agreed that it was unusual to see a stock's recommendation change that quickly, the sell-off all but forced the upgrade, he said.
"It's very hard for us to say sell this stock when it's trading below its target price," Kessler told Reuters on Monday.
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Barnes, a retired hedge-fund manager who also writes our popular "Buy, Sell or Hold" features, has a very different view of Google's long-term outlook: He says the Motorola deal will enable Google to unlock more of its potential, enabling the company to become an even bigger part of our everyday lives as consumers.
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I once had also one as a clown, but I don't have an online link.
I enjoyed the video but what I meant was to have a tutorial.
Go for it and thank you (p.s. I'm so well over 21, I created a new block LOL)
You definitely have the potential to go pro. Some of your outdoor natural lights photography is outstanding. You may want to improve on your shadows and lights indoors though.
Lets turn pro starting at $35/hr.
Daaaaaaaaaaamn Sue. You are awesome, and you say you dont have formal training? Unbelievable! Next time you are in DC and need an assistant - let me know. I will carry your equipment around, make your coffee, polish your shoes, whatever you want. Teach me how you took this picture http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/30867250
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With no nudity, no ligerie clause, it brings your rate down significantly. I am gonna say $25/hr
Thanks! That is more than I even expected! haha..I learned shooting outdoors by shooting birds in the wild mostly.Yes, I am working on my indoor lighting, I still need more practice, but it has improved a bit. Thanks again...
LOL! Thank you! That ^image you linked was shot (believe it or not) around noon, bright island sun just off to the left of me (facing the model). I used a variable ND filter and shot in color.
Once I started editing, I loved the strong contrast and the texture of the rocks compaired to the softness of the models body, so I made it into a b/w with Silver Pro.
Tweeked it here and there and there you go
My basic rule od thumb is that if I am shooting high noon...the results can be B/W.
I am not sure I am willing to pay you the price of 150/hr you ask in your port. My reasons are:
1. You have only 11 pics and almost from one shoot! Not enough to grade you that high/
2. Your expressions need some work. A model need to make the camera friend who one emotes with.
3. Extravagant body work sometimes limit a model to a certain type of work only.
Sorry in my honest opinion I shall be willing to pay $50/hr.
You have a very pretty set of teeth and a beautiful smile. But a pretty smile alone can not make a great model. How about working on our expressions a little and have a few more diverse pictures in our port?
TFCD for now!
For now lets concentrate on TFCD. Thats what we enjoy right? Art for Art's sake!
How about 30 quids a hour!
You are on the right track. You conceptualization and perspectives are awesome. Maybe you need to find your niche by practicing more. How about a few more TFCDs please?
You are priced just right at $100/hr. But a word of caution - you are tending to go overboard on a couple of pictures as far as post production editing.
You have good pics in your port. But only 13 pics are a little difficult to give a fair rating.
I am gonna say $40/hr.
I would advise you to work on your background lights and shadows. What do you think?
You have a cute face. How about doing more TFCD?
Beautiful lady - but some pictures make you look like a stripper. Nothing wrong being one - but this is a modeling site.
Also you have only 12 pictures. How about expanding your port on TFCD basis?
I like this picture though http://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pi … 98#2917875
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If you've ever attempted to root a device prone to difficulties or requiring a trial-and-error type exploit (the Motorola Droid X or T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Slide, for example) then you know how easily it can go wrong. Sometimes the operation fails and you end up with the superuser app installed but without actual root file system access. A quick search for "lost root" on our forums yields an astonishing 274,000 results. Almost all the visible results link to posts where forum members believe they have lost root access, usually due to updating a ROM or accepting an over-the-air update.
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It's been less than a month since we added the new myTouch Slide (HTC Espresso) to the roster of devices supported on the XDA forums, and already the brilliant developing community has managed to root the phone.
This week, XDA member eugene373 (along with help from a lot of other members) posted the first comprehensive guide to successfully root the Slide. Based on that of the HTC Incredible, the rooting process should be easy as long as you follow the guide to the letter. To help you out, eugene373 has also linked to a YouTube video tutorial, made by XDA member kingofyo1, of the entire process.
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Deaths and casualties have risen at scores of speed camera sites across the country.
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27 September 2011 09:27
And averages are uesless, if one motorcyclist crashes and dies in a six month period, and then a coach loaded with 51 people crashes in the next six month period, and all the passenges die, then only two crashes have happened in a year but the average death rate will be 26.
Satnavsteve is completely right, speed does not kill, bad driving does. I live in Lincolnshire and the standard of driving here is bloody appalling! Why do they need to be two feet off my bumper at 60MPH on a single carraigeway? And the amount of people that have been overtaking on a bend or the brow of a hil coming towards me is staggering!
And then you have the old dear driving at 30MPH in a 60MPH limit and brakes for a speed camera!
Why can a traffic cop drive at any speed? Because they have been trained too, thereby teaching people to drive at a much higher level will cut deaths by huge amounts and get carp drivers off the roads and cutting congestion too.
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25 September 2011 14:40
If there was some fool with a gun killing people at the bottom of a hill he would be taken out!
so should these camara's end of!
25 September 2011 13:33
The fact is plain, if the public didn't speed there would be no speed cameras, simple as that. No one would bother spending money on cameras to catch the odd driver who drifts over the limit by a few mph before realising & easing off to the limit.
The cost of installing, maintaining & operating these cameras is high & it's only the fact that lots of drivers are caught (probably only a small percentage of those who do speed) that it is economical to keep them in operation that they are still around.
As I have said many time before they are not safety cameras (that's why if I refer to them as 'safety cameras' I normally enclose them in single quotes), they are speed cameras & are there purely to raise money.
Maybe at first they though it would keep drivers within limits but by now they should know they don't work. Speed is not the issue, it's bad driving which includes inappropriate speed (which could be too slow as well as too fast, based on traffic flow).
Yesterday I was on a DC with a 50 limit, I was doing 55 with the main flow (lane one) & we were getting passed by cars at speeds up to 100mph (my estimate), the majority arround 65-70 (lane 2). Some of the 65-70 drivers were being UNDERTAKEN by the faster one who then cutting them up to get back in to lane 2.
I am by no means anti-speed (I try not to speed because I can't afford the fine and/or losing my licence) & prior to speed cameras though nothing about speeds up to 120mph (in a car) on any road (only if safe to do so). Those day the police would just give you a 'ticking off' if they considered your driving to be safe based on conditions at the time.
Oh for the good old early 70's, those were the days.
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The St. Louis Rams appear to be a team on the verge of breaking through as a playoff contender next season, but they could be making some moves over the next few weeks to free up cap space and shake up their roster.
One player who is considered a candidate to be released is cornerback Cortland Finnegan, who was a big free agent acquisition just a couple of years ago.
By cutting Finnegan, the Rams would save $4 million in cap space.
ESPN Rams reporter Nick Wagoner also believes that center Scott Wells and right guard Harvey Dahl could also be released in the offseason. By releasing Finnegan, Wells and Dahl, the Rams would clear $13-15 million.
The team could make up for the loss of Finnegan in the defensive backfield with their promising young stars, but releasing Wells and Dahl would make the entire Rams starting offensive line a big question mark heading into next season. It will be interesting to see how things play out in St. Louis throughout the next month.


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Today there was even more drama over Shiloh Jolie Pitt's short hair and topless bathing suit style. Four-year-old Shiloh has been scrutinized in the media all year for her tomboy style and attitude. Afterall, she's the love child of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie – shouldn't she be the epitome of beauty?!
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While many, many believe the controversy over Shiloh's tomboy attitude is much ado about nothing, Angelina was forced to defend her boy haircut once again.
"I have a very strong-willed four-year-old girl who tells me what she wants to wear and I let her be who she is…Shiloh cried one night and said, 'Please cut my hair off. I don't want to have long hair.' I'm not going to leave it long just because somebody thinks I should."
Another picture surfaced today from UsWeekly of Shiloh topless in boy shorts splashing around in a pool. Many commenters on the site said they thought it was despicable that Brangelina don't dress her in a girl bathing suit and that she's too old to be going around topless like a little boy.
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August 9th, 2010 12:42 am
Geez, sounds like a kid being a kid & a celebrity being a typical parent, and I really see nothing wrong with Angelina's attitude towards Shiloh's behavior.
I have two girls (2 & 4) that have run topless on the beach (try keeping clothing on a kid that does not want to wear it) and I have never heard anything negative about them.
Age 6? Yes, they should be covering up by then.
Both my girls like their hair short, they are athletic so it works for them
My feeling is that the people being critical are not typical parents, and their kids are more than likely being raised by nannies,
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August 9th, 2010 3:27 am
Okay I'm a girl and I wore boy bathing suit until I was around 8. I turned out to be a perfectly 'normal', well adjusted female. People seriously need to focus on their own lives and quit worrying about what a CHILD is doing.
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Goose Gossage will bring memories to Cooperstown for the Father's Day Hall of Fame Classic
By Craig Muder
May 13, 2010
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – Goose Gossage's focus on the field was legendary during his 22-year Hall of Fame career.
But when Gossage steps onto Doubleday Field on Father's Day for the Hall of Fame Classic, fans will forgive him if he's a little distracted.
"I'm going to be thinking about my dad, Jake, who always told me I was going to make it to the big leagues even when I didn't believe it," said Gossage, whose father passed away before Goose graduated from high school. "And I'm going to be thinking about my three boys: Jeff, Keith and Todd. They still talk about how much fun they had hanging out in the clubhouse at the end of my big league career.
"What better way to spend Father's Day than to be at the ballpark with your dad. He'll be with me, and I'll be with them."
Gossage is one of seven Hall of Famers who will suit up for the 2010 Classic in Cooperstown. The legends game, which debuted in 2009, will also feature Gary Carter, Bob Feller, Rollie Fingers, Harmon Killebrew, Phil Niekro and Ozzie Smith along with about 20 recently retired players.
The 2010 Baseball Hall of Fame Classic is co-organized by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association. Ford Motor Company will be the Presenting Sponsor of the Baseball Hall of Fame Classic.
For Gossage, the Hall of Fame Classic is more than a return to the diamond. It's a chance to watch families bond through baseball.
"Being a Spring Training instructor with the Yankees, I see the bond every day," said Gossage, who pitched for nine teams – including the Yankees – before being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008. "The generations of fans will never forget – and they never do – that first time when their dads would take them to the ballpark. And it's not just fathers and sons, but fathers and daughters and mothers and their kids. Not only my father, but my mom (Susanne) was a huge baseball fan. When baseball season was over, a part of her was gone. That's how I feel."
"These kids and parents and people identity with some generation of baseball, and that keeps the game going."
For the 58-year-old Gossage, the chance to play baseball in Cooperstown on Father's Day will rank as one of his post-career highlights.
"I was brought up with a respect for the history of this game, both as a kid – when my favorite player was Mickey Mantle – and as a young big league player," Gossage said. "I can't wait to come to Cooperstown and play in this game."
Tickets for the Hall of Fame Classic are available online at baseballhall.org or by calling 1-866-849-7770. Tickets are $12.50 for first and third base seats and $11 for outfield seats. A $3.50 handling charge per ticket applies to phone and online orders. Phone orders will be taken Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT. The online ordering system at www.baseballhall.org is available 24 hours per day.
Classic Weekend will feature a slate of family friendly activities, highlighted by the return of the Hall of Fame Classic. Other activities planned for Classic Weekend include the Cooperstown Golf Classic fundraiser for the Museum, a reprise of the popular "Family Catch," the Youth Skills Clinic hosted by several former major league players, a special Voices of the Game program, and other special programs throughout the Museum.
Among the 20 other recently retired players already committed to participate in the Classic include former major league stars Kevin Bass, Paul Blair, Brian Boehringer, Bert Campaneris, John Doherty, Don DeMola, Jay Johnstone, Jeff Kent, Tim Leary, Bill Madlock, Mike Pagliarulo, Dennis Rasmussen, Lee Smith, Rich Surhoff and Mike Timlin. Additional participants will be announced throughout the spring.
The Hall of Fame Classic will be preceded by the Cooperstown Game Day Parade, presented by the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce, the village of Cooperstown and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, beginning at noon on Main Street. Game participants will ride in the parade on their way to Doubleday Field. The Legends Hitting Contest will begin at 1 p.m., followed by the Hall of Fame Classic at 2 p.m.
On Saturday, June 19, the Museum will present the return of "Family Catch" at Doubleday Field from 12-2 p.m. Beginning at 3 p.m., the Hall of Fame and the MLBPAA will present the Youth Skills Clinic at Doubleday Field, featuring former major league players as instructors. At 7 p.m., the Museum will host a roundtable discussion with the seven Hall of Fame members. Advance registration is required for all events. Please call 607-547-0397 for more information.
For more information on Hall of Fame Classic Weekend events, call 1-888-Hall-of-Fame.
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This is a curious issue and one that has come up a numbers of times. In the plot dialog box the options Plot paperspace last and Hide paperspace objects are only supposed to be available in Paperspace however they show up as checked in some of our drawings when plotting from Modelspace. They should be greyed out then. (see attached) If I copy/paste all objects into a new drawing everything is fine. If I delete all layout tabs the options are still checked when plotting in model space.
The only thing I can figure is there are paperspace entities in my model space or that somehow paperspace is leaking through into modelspace. OK, maybe not leaking but I'm baffled as to why this is happening. Any suggestions?
Solved! Go to Solution.
Solved! by Volk359. See the answer in context.
Dang, I was hoping for a quick fix as I've got quite a few of these. It does explain a lot so maybe I can get some sleep tonight!
here ya be
Was wondering if anyone had a chance to look at this.
there are 36 blocks in your drawing, can it be some of them include layout?
Not sure what you mean by a block having a layout but I'd have to say no. If everything is copy/pasted into a new drawing the issue goes away. If all the blocks are deleted and purged the issue remains.
This drawing is corrupted badly, when using PAGESETUP, it shows 2 modes: Model and Layout1 and it will not delete the one in the different space.
You're right on, copy and paste in a new empty drawing and move on.
Dang, I was hoping for a quick fix as I've got quite a few of these. It does explain a lot so maybe I can get some sleep tonight!


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What is the purpose/goal of the International Gateway Program?
The purpose of American University International Gateway Program (IGP) is to prepare international students for academic work at American University and to acquaint them with U.S. academic culture. The curriculum teaches critical academic reading, writing and oral communication skills needed for international students to be successful at American University. Students who successfully complete the International Gateway Program will develop advanced academic skills for the higher education environment while satisfying university requirements.
What courses are offered through the International Gateway Program?
The International Gateway Program consists of four courses:
- Principles and Approaches to Oral Academic Communication
- Principles and Approaches to Written Academic Communication
- The Culture of US Higher Education
- Post-WWII Film Studies
- Undergraduate General Education Course
What will the courses cover?
Principles and Approaches to Oral Academic Communication
This course offers undergraduate students the opportunity to develop the academic oral communication skills and strategies necessary for success in the university. The course focuses on comprehension of oral communication in the classroom (listening for content, note-taking, paraphrasing, and summarizing) as well as participation in oral communication in the classroom (utilizing verbal and non-verbal communication skills, managing conversations, and giving oral presentations). Students demonstrate the ability to understand an academic lecture; incorporate strategies of effective verbal and non-verbal communication; employ successfully conversation management and repair strategies; summarize and paraphrase from oral sources; and prepare and deliver oral presentations.
Principles and Approaches to Written Academic Communication
This course offers undergraduate students the opportunity to develop critical academic reading and writing skills. The course focuses on vocabulary acquisition, knowledge of advanced grammar structures, and experience with various genres of reading and writing. Students read a variety of academic texts and complete writing assignments that include of reports and essays, a research paper, and collaborative writing projects. Students also submit a portfolio including samples of their written work completed throughout the semester that illustrates their abilities in academic reading and writing, and take a final exam. Meets with WSEM-196-002T.
Non-recurring: Post-WWII American Film Studies
This course complements the core IGP courses, Written Academic Communication and Oral Academic Communication. By viewing one or two films per decade since WWII students witness the evolution of American culture, history, and society over the past seven decades. Students watch one film per week on their own and come prepared with a completed worksheet and a journal entry about the film. Class discussions dissect the film's meaning beyond the plot, make connections to the key events of the film's time period and explain the zeitgeist of the film's era. In the process, students hone their critical thinking skills, awareness of American culture and history, and improve their oral and aural skills by actively participating in class, leading discussions, and giving presentations on key events of each decade. Keeping a weekly journal and writing analytical essays help sharpen students' writing skills. In addition, the course advances students' knowledge of idioms and cultural references.
The Culture of Higher Education in the United States
This course explores the cultural assumptions underlying academic practices and personal interactions in U.S. university communities. It focuses on decisions students make to define their relationships within the academic cultures in which they find themselves. Special attention is paid to how U.S. cultural norms are viewed by observers from other countries. Course topics include, but are not limited to: understanding the educational institutional context, including the role of academic integrity; examining student-faculty interactions; U.S. academic writing; and successful cultural adaptation.
Undergraduate General Education Course
Students will enroll in a course selected from the list of general education courses recommended specifically for IGP students. Upon successful completion, students can count the course toward their undergraduate degree. Please click here for the list of General Education courses that you can select your elective from.
What is the class size?
The IGP courses will enroll approximately 15 students per class. Each student will receive extensive individualized instruction tailored to his or her needs and intended program of study. In addition to detailed feedback on both content and language for coursework, instructors will work with students to tailor particular assignments to their needs.
How do I qualify to participate in the Abroad at AU or the Washington Semester International Certificate Program at American University?
Students who successfully complete the IGP (earning a grade of "C" or better in each of the IGP courses) will be fully admitted and enrolled into the Abroad at AU or the International Certificate Program the following semester. Students who fail to earn a grade of "C" or better in each of the IGP courses will not be able to continue into the Abroad at AU or the Washington Semester International Certificate Program and will need to return to their home institution to finish their studies.
If I accept to enroll in the International Gateway Program, what do I have to do?
First, you will be asked to submit a non-refundable deposit to either the Abroad at AU or Washington Semester International Certificate Program in order to confirm your intent to enroll in the International Gateway Program. Second, you will receive access to a number of mandatory forms through your online application portal. This will also include instructions on how to enroll in a meal plan and request university housing. You will receive regular correspondence from American University regarding any subsequent instructions and with information about move-in and orientation.
What is the normal length of study for the International Gateway Program?
The International Gateway program is a semester-long program. It runs as follows:
- Fall: August to December
- Spring: January to May
When do classes begin and end, and what other important dates do I need to know?
For the 2014-2015 academic calendar, please click here.
What visa will I need to enroll in the International Gateway Program if I live overseas and need a visa to enter the United States for studies?
Students who enroll in the International Gateway Program will need an F-1 student visa (for students from non-partner institutions) or a J-1 Exchange Visitor visa (for students from partner institutions) in order to enter the United States to study. For more information regarding the visa process please refer to the International Student and Scholar Services website at http://www.american.edu/ocl/isss.
When will I be issued the DS-2019/ I-20 form in order to apply for the J-1/ F-1 Visa?
Once you accept your admission into IGP, you will be asked to submit proof of finances. This will include a bank statement or scholarship letter (issued within the last 3 months) demonstrating at least $18,500, accompanied by the Certificate of Finances for International Students (http://www.american.edu/ocl/isss/upload/CFIS-Form.pdf). With this information, American University will issue the DS-2019/ I-20 immigration form and mail it to your home address so that you can schedule an appointment for a visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country. Students who intend to participate in the Abroad at AU program will submit their proof of finances during the application phase.
How and when will I register for courses?
Once your enrollment verification form is completed and your deposit is received, the International Gateway Program staff member who will serve as your academic advisor will contact you to complete your course registration.
Am I guaranteed AU housing as an IGP student?
International Gateway Program students live in triple occupancy rooms on AU's Campus. American University will provide housing to all IGP students for the fall and spring semesters who complete the housing request form and submit a deposit by the indicated deadline. Roommate preferences cannot be guaranteed. All university residence halls are nonsmoking, and most floors are coed.
Do I have to live on-campus?
Students who prefer to live off-campus with friends or relatives are permitted to do so. Students wishing to live off-campus will be responsible for making their own living arrangements.
What programs and services can I expect as a student in The International Gateway Program?
Students in the International Gateway Program will have access to all the services and programs provided to American University students, including use of the University Library, Athletic facilities, student clubs and organizations, the Academic Support Center, the Counseling Center, and the Health Center. In addition, students will participate the AU orientation program during the week prior to the start of classes to ensure that they are familiar with the services and programs at American University.
Who should I contact if I have questions regarding the Program?
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Phoenix firefighters worked into the evening to fight an out of control mulch fire, but they were also battling the year's hottest temperatures.
One firefighter was transported to the hospital after suffering from a heat-related illness. A spokesman says he was not expected to remain there overnight.
With scorching temperatures, Phoenix firefighters deploy support crews to assist with keeping those on the front lines hydrated.
"There's a whole bunch of people over there dying of thirst!" yells one firefighter to another as he drives away with an ice chest full of bottled water.
"We do that all summer long," said Phoenix Fire Department Capt. David DeLisa when asked if crews cross their fingers they won't be deployed in the middle of the day. "We don't want to be out in the middle of the heat."
Support crews spent the afternoon chopping up ice and loading up coolers with cold drinks.
"Ice, water, Powerade, stuff like that," said DeLisa.
DeLisa orders the younger crews to pace themselves.
"I told them 'take your time. Walk back there slowly,'" he said.
The firefighter who was treated and transported to the hospital was part of the first engine company that responded.
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Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3? Please excuse me while I Google this.
Oh there we go. Well, I already traded in MvC because that game lacked, well, expansive characters. Fighting games and shooting games, yea, we need more of those. Vector Sigma. Why?
Capcom has its hands full with Asura's Wrath, Capcom x Tekken and DMC5. But seriously, you use Legends as a ploy for us to buy a 3DS? How low. I wouldn't look in Capcom's general direction at Comic Con to begin with, much less waste perfectly good tomatoes on them.
This should have been clear as day to all of us, but it somehow slipped by us.
>Inafune leaves
>Mega Man Universe gets canceled
>Mega Man is NO WHERE to be found in Marvel vs Capcom 3
>Too lazy to develop Mega Man Legends 3, so gets fans to create and vote shit
>MML3 is promised if we pay for a demo
>MML3 is canceled
Capcom really has no fucking idea what they're doing. They've become Konami, who's focusing solely on Metal Gear and Silent Hill. Capcom's only focusing on Resident Evil and Street Fighter. Whatever other franchises they have, they either ignore or destroy.
Now look at Sega. The once mighty company that became a joke after going 3rd party has been doing its best to release games for all of its franchises, new and old. The day you get outdone by Sega is the day you're no longer worthy being loved.
I had the utmost faith in Capcom. Thankfully, I haven't even bought a 3DS yet. With all the rage emanating from the internet, folks are boycotting Capcom and have found solace in pirating games from them as retaliation for cancelling MML3.
Capcom, ya dun goof'd.
If any of my followers could promote my blog, that would be swell. I'd like to get as many followers as possible. Feel free to ask questions, submit artwork (unless it's been submitted before) or tell us why you love Mega Man and which game was your favorite!
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"Everyday she is in a happy, cheerful mood. She tries to make each day fun. She makes the hour fly by. A rule in her class is always have a positive attitude. She rocks!"
"She is an amazing person. She is outgoing but knows when to get down to business. She is always there when you need her and she is really in to her work."
"When she notices that something is wrong with a student she pulls them away from class and gives them advice. If someone is having a bad day she can turn it around by just telling you her daily quote or singing a song."
"She grows a personal relationship with each student. She personally praises them when they do good on a test or quiz."
"Mrs. LaRue absolutely loves science."
"She is very exciting and is always doing fun experiments. She has everyone participate and makes all day fun for everyone."
"She is the most amazing teacher ever. She has the greatest personality of all teachers. She is peppy and has spirit. No one can ever be like her."
"When a teacher is excited to teach something like Mrs. LaRue, the excitement rubs off on everyone else so everyone wants to learn."
"She helped me and a lot of other people with their science fair projects."
"We once made a cloud inside of a soda bottle to help us learn how clouds form."
"I've never heard any student say they don't like Mrs. LaRue."
"She is very nice because she doesn't scream or yell and she also talks and helps students with other problems."
"She has qualities every teacher should have like: enthusiasm, bravery, hilarious, understanding, and all-around crazy."
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How Scott Sigler Used Free Media To Become a Best-Selling Author
From Yahoo News: "I'm writing to give people incredible value for their dollar, not win awards."
San Francisco-based writer Scott Sigler is a New York Times best-selling novelist. The science fiction and horror writer has a growing fan base, and when he tours the country to promote a book, as he recently did for his new novel "Nocturnal," those same fans show up. But it wasn't always like this. Scott Sigler used to give away all of his writing for free and says it was the best career move he ever made.


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Only 10 Minutes to Spare?
1. Read:
Unless you're a super speed reader, you're not going to be able to get through a chapter in a gritty novel, but why not flip through a trashy magazine (the best guilty pleasure!)? It'll be a nice escape.
2. Shop:
Okay, so you might not be able to hit the mall, but you can always shop online! Get that new pair of heels that you've been lusting after with just a click of a button. You can wear them for your next date night with your partner.
3. Turn on your iPod:
You can listen to a couple of your favorite songs in 10 minutes. Listening to music that makes you happy will put you in a good mood and give you a burst of energy. Make a 10-minute playlist to help pump you up when you're feeling overwhelmed.
4. Pamper yourself:
You won't be able to get a luxurious spa treatment in 10 minutes, but indulging in a face mask or eye mask is the next best thing. There are some you can make at home that only need to be applied for 10 minutes. Try out a mixture of oatmeal, yogurt and honey -- leave it on for 10 minutes and wash off. It'll rejuvenate and cleanse your face.
5. Meditate:
Okay, this may sound loopy and unrealistic, but just try it. Close your eyes and clear your mind. Try to find a quiet place and do some deep breathing. Hey, if the meditation turns into a nap, go with it!
6. Work out:
Why not squeeze in some exercise? Yes, you can totally get in a great workout in 10 minutes. It'll help you get closer to your prebaby shape and keep you energized.
7. Pick up the phone or video chat:
10 minutes is not a long time to catch up with your friends, but look at it this way: It's two minutes longer than a speed date. Call your best friend and use this time to gossip, vent and tell stories.
8. Get a massage:
Enlist your partner to give you a much-needed massage. Those knots and that tension from stressing about baby will go away (not forever, sadly, but at least for a little while!).
9. Give yourself a treat:
Have a real meal. Take this time to whip up a quick snack or meal and eat in peace. An omelet or a sandwich (maybe even a panini!) is a fast, healthy and delicious option. Or throw together a fruit smoothie if baby's far enough away that the blender won't wake him.
10. Journal:
Writing in a diary or journal is therapeutic. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, it's nice to get your feelings in check by writing about them. Or if you want to make sure that new-mom memories are recorded so you can look back on them years later, now's the time do it.


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DIY Easy Halloween Spaghetti and Meatballs Costume Tutorial from Rae Gun Ramblings here. Thick yarn and giant pompoms.
Another awesome costume.
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|Base Type: Pedestal
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|Cabinets Included: No
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Prices for Indiana farmland are on the way up thanks for low interest rates and more demand than supply.
A September study by Purdue University found prices were as much as 18 percent higher than in 2011 ranging from $6,000 to as much as $11,000 an acre.
Tillable land seems to be drawing the highest prices mainly due to Indiana's strong agricultural economy.