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All providers are currently matched to each driver by a zip code to promote available discounts that are provided for liability coverage.
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Minimum insurance protection that insurers provide to drivers continues to be one of the popular coverage plans searched for online, according to industry data. The Auto Pros company has changed many of the insurance partners that appear inside of its quotation system this year to produce a new source of cheaper auto insurance for liability plans at http://autoprosusa.com/insurance.
The liability coverage that is now reduced in price through providers in the open system online includes policies that are valid in all 50 USA states. The listings of local and nationwide agents have helped to provide the new lower prices that any driver has access to inside of the digital quotes system.
"All providers are currently matched to each driver by a zip code to promote available discounts that are provided for liability coverage," said one Auto Pros company source.
The insurance that is now featured online includes more than liability insurance due to the partner updates this year. The minimum coverage policies that are now less expensive are combined with the plans that are viewable for full coverage, modified, collector car and SR22 are available for price research using the quotes system.
"The current pricing that is featured for drivers who use our system is automatically distributed by car insurers that prepare each quote individually for all system users," the source said.
The Auto Pros company is maintaining its search system this year by including more providers that offer insurance nationally. The different types of policies that are found in the search system now include long and short-term warranty policies at http://autoprosusa.com/auto-warranty. A car owner using this optional search platform has complete access to pricing and policy provider data.
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Delivery charges and options are important factors in many customers' decisions to buy online. If delivery costs are too high, or flexible options are unavailable, then people may look elsewhere.
Here are a few tips for retailers to make their delivery charges and options more attractive to customers...
Clearly display shipping costs
The cost of delivery can be a crucial factor in a customer's decision to purchase an item, so it's vital that charges are easy for users to find.
This means that delivery costs MUST be displayed on product pages, as in this example from Amazon:
Here, the free delivery option is displayed right alongside the product price, with a clear link to further delivery information.
Delivery charges can't always be summed up concisely, so in this case a clear link to delivery costs should be displayed on product and shopping cart pages, as well as at the bottom of each page on the site.
Make customers work too hard to find out this information, or make them wait until checkout before adding these costs, and you risk losing potential customers.
Provide next day delivery
Sometimes, when you have decided on a product, then you simply want to receive it as quickly as possible. This is where providing a next day delivery option is so crucial.
This option can make the difference between winning and losing the sale, as impatient customers can always go to a store to buy what they want if they can't get it fast enough.
Again, this is something that Amazon offers, and it has made the difference for a number of purchases I've made (I chose Amazon for this very reason). Strangely, some well known retailers like Tesco and Comet do not yet cater for customers who want their order fast.
One crucial point here though: if you offer next day delivery, it should mean exactly that, not the next working day or anything else.
For example, last Friday both ebuyer.com and caboodle were offering this option, but this didn't actually mean that they would deliver on the Saturday: the actual delivery day would have been the following Tuesday. This should be made clear.
Flexible delivery slots
Not everyone can afford to stay in the house all day waiting for a delivery, so a range of timeslots should be provided. Ideally, two hour time slots would be most convenient for customers, but if companies can at least offer the choice of AM or PM delivery, this would more appealing for customers.
It's pathetic that e-commerce companies EXPECT people to sit around the house all day waiting for a courier to arrive. It's just not cricket.
Free delivery
Offering free delivery is one of the most powerful weapons in any e-commerce director's arsenal. Anecdotally, we know that this is not just something that drives conversions, but can underpin marketing campaigns. Consumers simply love free shipping.
There are stats to back this up. A recent report found that more than a third of consumers said that a free delivery offer was the most important factor in a recent purchase decision.
Even if you can't offer free delivery for smaller items, be sure to experiment with removing delivery charges for higher value purchases.
Deliver on your promises
Companies spend a lot of time and money on attracting users to their website and converting them into paying customers, so it's vital that the last step of the process is satisfactory.
Deliver on time as promised, and customers are more likely to buy from your site again and even recommend it to friends and colleagues, but get it wrong, and the reverse will apply.
I have had plenty of bad experiences like this, as I'm sure you have, and there is nothing more frustrating than wasting a day waiting in vain for something than never arrives. We'll start naming and shaming soon enough...
Related research:
User Experience Roundtable Briefing - May 2008
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Another important issue is to clearly display contact details including telephone numbers on the website. It is a good idea to display contact telephone numbers on every page. It is a common mistake by e-commerce websites to hide contact details. This leads to a trust issue in users who feel more confident in purchasing form e-commerce websites that can be contacted by telephone or email if the need arises.
Hi Graham, great article! Another area of consideration is to include a wide variety of carrier options. Not only do consumers demand this, but utilising the most suitable carrier service depending on level of urgency, item value, size and destination will ensure you are as competitive as possible at each price point. I went into a bit more detail here; https://blog.brightpearl.com/tactics-to-achieve-ecommerce-shipping-excellence - Kind regards, Simon


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The ancestor of the regiment was formed in the early days of the First World War, when volunteers from all over Canada were being massed for training at Valcartier, Quebec, just outside of Quebec City. The first contingent of 30,000 volunteers, which became the 1st Canadian Division of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, were grouped into numbered battalions, regardless of origin. The existing reserve regiments were not mobilized, due to the belief of the Defence Minister, Sam Hughes, that a new "efficient" structure was required. In the process, the new structure failed to create French-speaking units, such as those that had existed in the reserves. Over 1000 French-Canadian volunteers were scattered into different English-speaking units. This was not an oversight. Ontario (Hughes's political base) was in the process of forbidding teaching in French, or of French, in the school system (Regulation 17), causing outrage in French Canada and a lack of support for the war of the "king and country" that was perceived as seeking to destroy the Francophone community in Canada.
The second contingent was based, more logically, on battalions raised and trained in the various military districts in which they had been recruited, but still on an impersonal numbered basis (with the exception of some with a Highland or Irish identity). Considerable political pressure in Quebec, along with public rallies, demanded the creation of French-speaking units to fight a war that many viewed as being right and necessary, despite the infamous Regulation 17 in Ontario. When the government relented, the first such unit was the 22nd (French Canadian) Infantry Battalion, CEF. The 22nd went to France as part of the 5th Canadian Brigade and the 2nd Canadian Division in September 1915, and fought with distinction in every major Canadian engagement until the end of the war. While other French-speaking units were also created, they were all broken up upon arrival in France to provide reinforcements for the 22nd, which suffered close to 4000 wounded and killed in the course of the war. Two members of the 22nd were awarded the Victoria Cross in that war, Lieutenant Jean Brillant and Corporal Joseph Kaeble.
After the war, the 22nd Battalion was disbanded on May 20, 1919, sharing the fate of the other numbered battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. However, in the post-war reorganizations of the army, public pressure, such as resolutions by the Legislature of Quebec as well as the City Council of Quebec City, demanded that a permanent French-language unit be created in the peace-time Regular Force, and accordingly a new regiment was created, made up of veterans of the 22nd Battalion, on April 1, 1921. Initially the regiment was simply the 22nd Regiment, but in June King George V approved renaming it The Royal 22nd Regiment. In 1928 the anomaly of a French-language unit with an English name was resolved, and the regiment became the Royal 22e Regiment.
In 1940, the regiment became the first Francophone Canadian unit to mount the King's Guard in London, and was the first of the three current Regular Force regiments to do so.
In the Second World War the regiment was part of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Brigade and the 1st Canadian Infantry Division and was involved in intense combat in Italy, (where Captain Paul Triquet earned the Victoria Cross) and later in the Netherlands and northwest Germany.
During the Korean War, 1951-1953, the regiment expanded to three battalions, each serving in turn as part of the Canadian brigade in the 1st Commonwealth Division. Thus the "Van Doos" represented one-third of Canada's infantry contingent throughout the war.
Pte. Patrick Cloutier, a 'Van Doo' perimeter sentry, and Mohawk Warrior Brad "Freddy Krueger" Larocque, a University of Saskatchewan economics student, face off.
During the Cold War the regular battalions of the regiment served, in turn, in West Germany for most of the period.
The regiment also served during the Oka Crisis. (see photo, right)
During the life of the Canadian Airborne Regiment (1968-1995) the 1er Commando was manned as a French-speaking sub-unit by soldiers of the Royal 22e Regiment.
In the 1950s, the Canadian Army promoted a scheme of administratively associating reserve infantry regiments with a regular one. Although this project did not make much progress in most of the army, three reserve regiments did join the Van Doos, becoming battalions of the Royal 22e Regiment:
In the case of Les Fusiliers du Saint-Laurent, the battalion designation was in a subsidiary title, but it became nevertheless, administratively, part of the Royal 22e Regiment. However, in 1968, Les Fusiliers du Saint-Laurent dropped the subsidiary title, and ended their administrative association with the R22eR.


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Google Earth has always been a very cool way to see the world, and recently they have added some very green features including green buildings, and now the ability to visualize air pollution! Thanks to the US EPA, it is now easy to find out exactly how air pollution is affecting your neighborhoods and neighborhoods around the world.
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To make the chimichurri, combine the garlic, bay leaves, jalapenos, and salt in a mortar and mash with a pestle until a smooth paste is formed (or you can puree with a small amount of vinegar in a blender). Transfer to a mixing bowl and add the parsleys and oregano. Whisk in the vinegar and olive oil until well combined. Set aside.
Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill.
Trim the meat and remove any silverskin. Cut into 2 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Take the boning knife and cut in a circular motion so each round becomes one flat, long strip. Then, with a butcher's mallet, pound the meat lightly. Season each strip generously with salt and pepper on each side.
Lightly oil the grate and place meat on the grate. Grill for 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
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Back with their first new material in nearly 10 years, Detroit industrial act Final Cut offer up "Tripp Six Fixx," the first single from a forthcoming new full-length. Featuring Faster Pussycat's Taime Down on guitar, among others, "Tripp Six Fixx" is slick modern industrial, with band founder Anthony Srock sneering cynically over pulsing electro beats and sharp-edged power chords. It's promising stuff, and though it's the only real taste of the forthcoming album, this CD is filled out nicely by three alternate mixes. The "And the Truth Comes" mix builds echoing loops of vocals over big beat rhythm, the "Vox Hit" mix edges into electro territory with plenty of vocoder, and the "Slo Mo" mix finishes things off with a darker, heavier take that keeps the guitars in place for a hint of old school industrial flavor. It's great to hear Srock and friends playing industrial again, and judging from this early glimpse, the new Final Cut album will be at least as good as anything they put out in the '90s.
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The incident happened in the 200 block of Lisa Drive.
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|Flormar glitter polish #392
Since it's carnival time and it's New Year's Eve today, I'd like to share with you the latest nail polish discovery of mine, Flormar polishes.
Flormar has been around for quite some time now, but I always associated it with low-end drugstore make-up which is sold at stalls and counters in shopping malls and never stopped by. Until this December, when my eyes landed on their polishes.
The range is unbelievably wide, there are regular lines and limited editions, shimmers and creams of all shades and special effects polishes as well, like polka dots, sand textures, glitters, nail artistry tools and polishes etc. From the wide selection I picked two, which seemed the most unique to me.
The polishes retail for about $4 each, but they're often on 3for $10 offers, which makes them so affordable!
Before I review the shades in detail, I'd like to say that I was more than surprised with the quality of both. They offered opaque colour in one coat with barely any need to add another. Both were easy to apply evenly, without flooding my cuticles and stayed on my nails for ever looking mostly untouched until I got bored with them and chose to remove them after over a week. This hardly ever happens. The glitter one even survived Christmas cleaning!
The glitter polish in the picture above, #392, is one of the most amazing glitter polishes I've ever seen. This is tons of holographic microglitter densely packed in clear base. In the shade it looks like whitr-silver frost, but when certain light, especially cool artificial light or direct sunlight, hit the polish the holo glitter comes to play. It looks amazing over neutral polishes and equally well over gold (in the picture above it's Barry M Foil Effects #320) or dark navy (OPI Road House Blues). The glitter distributes very evenly and too my surprise is not that difficult to remove.
|Flormar duochrome polish #DC02
I felt mesmerised when I saw #DC02 on the counter. I couldn't take my eyes off the polish even though I hardly ever wear anything gold, let alone pistachio green. As you might have guessed, this is a duochrome polish which is a rather cool-toned old gold shade with pistacho or sometimes even teal green tones visible in certain light or at a certain angle. The polish is gorgeous! It's so shimmery and so unique. When covered with Seche Vite top coat it looks like liquid gold.
If all Flormar polishes are like these, I must say that my collection is definitely going to expand. Great polishes for hardly any money. What's the point of spending £10 or more on Essie or OPI, which are great, but Flormar are even better? I need to explore the brand in greater detail. Perhaps there are some more make-up finds awaiting discovery?
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BAFTA-nominated production designer Wolf Kroeger has worked in film for the last four decades, but now is eligible for the Emmys after signing on with the Starz network for new series "Black Sails."
In his chat with Gold Derby, Kroeger explained that he relished the opportunity to work on a pirate drama and credits the increasing quality of television shows with his change of medium.
"Since it was a TV show and I wasn't used to it, I thought the best way to do this was to approach it like a movie," Kroger explained. "Most of the differences are, maybe, you have more time on a movie, you have more money, but then you never have enough time or money anyway."
The big project for the first season was a massive pirate ship — the largest one of Kroeger's career — that was actually two ships behind the scenes and which were built from scratch. For logistical filming purposes, Kroeger said, "The reason of the size was because of the big fight sequences. Usually, pirate ships are smaller. Pirate ships were normal ships captured by pirates."
Another undertaking was the construction of the TV series' main beach. Despite shooting in South Africa, Kroeger explained that for environmental, safety, financial and logistical reasons, they brought in sand, a water tank and green screens to make their own beach. For Kroeger, "This was all a big challenge, but it was exciting." He added, "I hate to go on location because it is usually boring for me."
Kroeger is now at work on the second season. "It's bigger than the first one," he teased.
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"When you're that young, it doesn't take a lot to be encouraged, or discouraged . . . they raised my game . . . they saw something in me I didn't see in myself." (Sir Ken Robinson, educationalist) 1
In my work as a psychologist and trainer in and around the medical and counselling fields, I notice quite a difference between praise and affirmation. Then more recently, when I started working in sport, I noticed the widespread use of praise, not just to acknowledge success, which seems natural enough, but as a motivational strategy or "sweetener" that presumably improves outcomes. Does it? I wasn't so sure. Then I read James' Vaughan's article on how praise, and its withdrawal, affected his self-esteem and well-being as a young person, and undermined his creativity on the field. So I wondered about whether the use of affirmation in sport might have value. See what you think. Here's an imaginary example:
A young player aged 15 in a tense match situation produces a long, low pass that dissects a defense and leads to the simplest of goals, an act of daring and creativity seemingly beyond his age. Imagine meeting him after the game, with a desire to focus on that wonderful pass and to encourage him to develop further. What might you say, and why? One of the most common coaching responses is to use praise:
Coach: "Well done, that was a cracking good pass that was" (Praise) Player: "Thanks coach" (smiles) Coach: "That's one of the best I've seen you do. It will be good to see more of those…" Player: "Sure, thanks" Coach: "Have a good rest now and let's see more of those passes next week, OK?"
Another choice you have is to use affirmation, and it might sound like this:
Coach: "That long pass, it seemed like you paused, and somehow saw this gap in their defence" (Affirmation) Player: "Yeah, it felt like time stood still" (smiles) Coach: "And in that moment you had the confidence just to go for the long pass" (affirmation) Player: "Yeah, I just acted on it" Coach: "It was your vision, and you trusted it" (affirmation) Player: "Yeah I want to trust it more next time…"
Affirming is when you acknowledge something inside the player that's already there, which cannot be taken away, like shining a light on something positive that you've noticed. It's something for them to notice too, take ownership of and be inspired by. If praise is a judgment you pass down, affirmation issomething you notice, an observation you share, about positive things in their performance, ability, attitude or behaviour that they can take ownership of and can feel proud about. 3 You show appreciation and understanding and look out for evidence of qualities that might inspire them; in football I imagine this might be things like flair, determination, seeing spaces and openings on the field – a long list of positive qualities that could help them to develop as both people and players.
Fuji's Sportif is its aluminium endurance bike range. It's got the typical endurance bike high ride position - but what else does it have up its sleeve?
Fuji's roots go back to 1899 in Japan, although despite its name the modern company is actually US-based. It's got a wide range of road, mountain and leisure bikes and recently launched a new version of its carbon Gran Fondo endurance bike. The Sportif range sits below this, with the 1.1D being its top model.
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The Fuji's frame is aluminium alloy with a carbon fork with alloy steerer, a wide bottom bracket shell and lots of clearance for wider tyres. It's got a shortish wheelbase and top tube and a longer head tube for a more upright riding position.
External cables help with maintenance if not aesthetics
Cabling is external – a boon for maintenance, although not as clean looking as the internal route which is currently more popular. There are rack and mudguard mounts, which are a benefit for commuting or load lugging.
The Fuji uses Shiamno's 105 shifting and hydraulic disc brakes, although the levers are the higher spec 685s, which look neater and are also more comfortable to rest on and grip from the hoods than Shimano's lower spec 505 model which is often used with 105 shifting. There's a non-series Shimano RS500 compact chainset, which along with the 11-32 cassette gives a wide gear range.
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RS500 chin set is a common swap-out even on much more expensive bikes
Finishing kit is from the Oval Concepts brand – the company has the same owner as Fuji – while the wheels and 28mm tyres bear the Vera logo.
With its short reach and high stack, the Fuji rides quite upright. This is great if you are not that flexible and makes for a comfortable ride, with more of your weight resting on the well-padded, well-shaped saddle. It does mean that you catch quite a lot of wind though and I could feel this when heading into a stiffish headwind.
>>> Endurance bike buyer's guide
Shimano's 685 levers look nice, are comfortable and work well
The 28mm tyres provide a lot of cushioning from road imperfections and allow you to run lower pressures. The good frame clearances mean that you can go even wider and I was able to fit 32mm cyclocross tyres and head up some bridlepaths too, with mud build-up never being an issue.
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We call these core servicesDiscover, Design, Detailand Deliver.
"As a premium supplier, we need to be ahead of the game – so why use an agency like Attention? We do it to break the routine, offer innovative solutions through fresh eyes, to increase differentiation, become more flexible regarding resources and to lower risk of surprises to improve forward planning."Anthony Evans, Director of Product Management at Nilfisk
"As a result of working with Attention, we have, in a very short amount of time, gone from being a company driven by a great enthusiasm for technology, to instead discussing what value we wish to deliver to whom – from specs to value, you could say. It is a philosophy that has already manifested itself at several levels of the organisation."Mads Frederiksen, Enterprise Performance Management Business Development SAVING LIVES WITH EFFICIENT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
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|14 Dec 2012
How to Remove Ubuntu Boot Menu.
OK, I got Ubuntu a couple of days ago, tested it and didn't like it, and now I need to remove it because the Ubuntu boot menu loads before my Windows 7 boot menu. I saw many threads before posting this, and didn't find something that would fit me. Some say use easyBCD, some say format the ubuntu partition from the windows disk management utility and so on. I need a correct method to remove it, because I don't have a windows 7 recovery disk, so if I mess anything up, I can't reformat my PC, and I don't want to reformat it, all I want is to uninstall ubuntu and have my PC running as before, but I thought it would have been easier than it actually is.
Any suggestions or other information I need to give, just tell me.
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|14 Dec 2012
Windows 8 Professional x64
I had a similar issue
I deleted the ubuntu partition and tried to repair boot using the windows disk. Start up repair did something and I performed it thrice. But still it did not do anything.
I had to start from scratch.
So Please dont even think of deleting the partition and repairing it using windows disc.
I don`t know about BCD.
I am sure other experienced users will guide you
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|14 Dec 2012
I had no idea what uBuntu would do, cuz if I did, I would have NEVER installed it in the first place. And as I said, I only have the CD to install ubuntu, not the one for Windows 7, so I need a solution that doesn't require my windows 7 DVD.
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|14 Dec 2012
Another thought, grub may be getting in the way. This post here tells you how to get rid of grub (just formatting won't do it)
Remove Grub - Restore Windows 7
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|19 Dec 2012
In any normal universe the one link I posted here should have solved your whole problem.
You should probably also realize that there are professionals here offering up their free time to try and help people who generally just insult and talk over them for their effort.
That being said the information you need is in this thread.
|My System Specs
|19 Dec 2012
In any normal universe the one link I posted here should have solved your whole problem.
You should probably also realize that there are professionals here offering up their free time to try and help people who generally just insult and talk over them for their effort.
That being said the information you need is in this thread.
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Program Schedule for 2018
Invitations are extended to science departments in primarily undergraduate colleges in Iowa to nominate a faculty member to be a FUTURE in Biomedicine℠ Fellow in the UI Carver College of Medicine. Program dates will be Wednesday, May 30 to Friday, July 27, 2018.
Colleges may nominate more than one individual. For full consideration, all materials need to be submitted electronically to the Carver College of Medicine via the application website by Friday, December 15, 2017.
FUTURE Fellows will have an appointment as a full-time research investigator working in the laboratory of a faculty member in the Carver College of Medicine. Fellows will select an undergraduate (a student in the freshman, sophomore or junior year of school) to participate in the research project with them.
The FUTURE in Biomedicine℠ program will provide a stipend for the Fellow and dormitory housing for the student. The Fellow and student will participate in the activities of their host laboratory, as well as weekly meetings of the FUTURE Fellows. Fellows will present in two panel discussions. All Fellows and students will share their research findings in a symposium on July 27, 2018. Both Fellows and students will have full UI library privileges, and will be required to complete safety training appropriate to the host laboratory.
We also offer a Visiting Fellows program for faculty who would like to participate in our weekly professional development activities, but do not wish to do research in Iowa City. This program does not provide a stipend, but does offer other benefits such as a courtesy appointment that permits library use.
Faculty who have previously participated as FUTURE Fellows are eligible to participate again as Senior Fellows in order to continue research on-campus or through long-distance collaborations with a host lab. Peer-reviewed publications and grant applications have arisen from these interactions. See our Impact page for more information.
For reference, the full schedule of summer events from 2017 is available here and the program for the 2017 Research Symposium is available here.
Application Instructions
Interested faculty will initiate an application by providing contact information, and a preferred e-mail address. They will specify the name and E-mail address of the individual nominating them. That person will then receive an E-mail message with a link for uploading a letter (see details below). The nominator may also provide the pdf file to the applicant who may upload it. We ask that nominators refrain from initiating an application under their own name.
The electronic nomination packet will include submission of three files in pdf format as described below.
(1) A letter of interest from the prospective FUTURE in Biomedicine℠ Fellow. Applicants should indicate their motivation for participation in the FUTURE in Biomedicine℠ program. The letter should include (a) the names of three UI Carver College of Medicine faculty whose research laboratories would be attractive for a summer project, or (b) an indication of an area of research interest. Applicants with no prior connections to the University of Iowa are encouraged to apply. Highly ranked applicants will be assisted in making connections with appropriate UI faculty.
(2) The applicant's current Curriculum Vitae including a summary of recent teaching responsibilities.
(3) A nomination letter from the chair of the applicant's department, a dean, provost or other representative of the administration. The nominator is asked (a) to address how the applicant's participation in the FUTURE in Biomedicine℠ program would benefit undergraduate education and research at that institution, and (b) to indicate a commitment to contribute stipend support for the undergraduate research assistant. This will be paid directly from the college to the student; however, the student will have a complimentary UI appointment.


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When an IMF mission ends badly, the world is faced with dire consequences. As Ethan Hunt takes it upon himself to fulfil his original briefing, the CIA begin to question his loyalty and his motives. The IMF team find themselves in a race against time, hunted by assassins while trying to prevent a global catastrophe.
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- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Prepare the seasonal vegetables as appropriate, and cut into medium/large chunks.
- Peel and chop the onions and peel and crush the garlic. Grate the cheese for the topping.
- Put the root vegetables, including the onion and garlic, into a roasting tray and mix with the oil. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. If using vegetables such as broccoli or cauliflower, blanch in boiling water for a few minutes.
- For the topping, put the flour in a large mixing bowl. Cut the Kerrymaid Premium Baking into small cubes and rub into the flour. When it looks like breadcrumbs, add the oats and cheese and mix. Put to one side.
- To make the sauce, melt the Kerrymaid Premium Baking in a pan, add the flour and cook over a gentle heat until the mixture turns sandy in colour and texture. Gradually add the milk, beating all the time, and cook until the mixture thickens. Continue to cook for a further 5 minutes over a low heat.
- Put the vegetables on the bottom of a large, square, deep dish and add the sauce. Finally, sprinkle the topping over the dish, cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.
- Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the cheese topping is bubbling and golden.
- Tip: Serve with warm, crusty bread or a cheese & celery herb loaf. Delicious!


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A penalty kick from Des McKibbin was the only score of the game as Ireland beat England at a packed Lansdowne Road on 10 February 1951.
This was Ireland's second game in the championship. With wins over France and Scotland and a draw in Wales Ireland would go on to be crowned Five Nations champions.
The film shown here was shot by Norman Hodgson (1905-1974). Born in Lenzie in Scotland Norman married Marjorie Towers in 1932 and came to live in Skerries,county Dublin in the late 1930s. He was an avid amateur film-maker who recorded many sporting and social highlights of Irish life in the late 1940s and 1950s. Norman's films were deposited with the RTÉ Archives by his family and are known as the Hodgson Collection.


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In a world of increasing globalisation and competitive pressures, product design and project engineering expertise is an important differentiator. Companies have to reconcile demands that range from shorter design times and lower design costs to increased product quality and automated production of downstream data for manufacturing processes.
You can rely on CAD Schroer's engineering software and services to meet these demands by allowing you to make the most of existing resources within a multi-user systems environment.
We specialise in design process automation, and our products' flexibility and customisability help to lower design times and costs.
You also benefit from end-to-end integration with existing systems and well thought-out data management solutions, simplifying the creation and administration of your design data.
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Bulova 1951 Berkshire
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Manufacture Year:1951
Movement Model:10BT
Movement Jewels:17
Case Serial No.:4637814
Case shape:Round
Case Manufacturer:Bulova
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New Old Stock (NOS) Bulova Berkshire with what appears to be the original suede Bulova strap. I didn't get anything else with it but a non original clam shell display case but I was, nonetheless VERY excited to find a NOS Berkshire.
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Esna offers unique capabilities that let us leverage popular tools like Salesforce.com and Google Apps to satisfy the users' preferred choices while integrating with our industry-leading solutions to provide a better experience.
Richmond Hill, Ontario (PRWEB) July 30, 2014
Esna Technologies (Esna), a leader in cloud-enabled communication and collaboration software, announced a partnership with InterCall®, the world's largest conferencing and collaborations service provider. Under the terms of the agreement, effective in July of 2014, InterCall will market and resell Esna iLink™ for WebEx and Esna iLink for Cisco to its customers worldwide.
InterCall's deep expertise in Cisco WebEx® Web conferencing solutions and Cisco Jabber® makes them an ideal partner for Esna. With Esna, they are now able to give their WebEx customers the ability to book WebEx meetings seamlessly from within popular cloud applications like Google Apps, Salesforce and Jive Software, and Jabber users gain the ability to access Jabber voice, video, IM and presence from the web, without having to install any software.
"InterCall is the largest conferencing service provider in the world, doing business with more than 80% of the Fortune 100. They have a rich array of services that help enterprises become more productive and drive bottom line value," said Davide Petramala, Esna Executive Vice President of Business Development. "We're excited to partner with them to bring our WebEx and Jabber integration capabilities to their customers."
"InterCall believes that transparent technology is crucial for better collaboration, and people want solutions that work simply and reliably with the tools they already know and use," said Rob Bellmar Executive Vice President of Conferencing and Collaboration at InterCall. "Esna offers unique capabilities that let us leverage popular tools like Salesforce.com and Google Apps to satisfy the users' preferred choices while integrating with our industry-leading solutions to provide a better experience."
Schedule Meetings More Easily With Esna iLink for WebEx
Esna iLink for WebEx is a browser extension that makes it easy to book WebEx meetings from inside Google Apps, Salesforce and Jive Software, or anywhere on the web. With Esna iLink for WebEx, users can:
- Schedule WebEx meetings just like any other calendar event
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- Update WebEx automatically any time meetings are changed in Google, Salesforce or from a smartphone calendar
- Start an instant WebEx meeting right from any web page or application
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Esna iLink for Cisco is a browser extension that enables access to Cisco Jabber voice and video communications, presence, and instant messaging (IM) from any cloud application or web page.
With Esna iLink for Cisco, users can:
- Share and see other's status and availability
- Instant message 1-on-1 or with a group of people
- Make Jabber voice and video calls from Chrome and Internet Explorers browsers
- Click-to-call any phone number
About Esna
Esna is a global leader in cloud-enabled communication and collaboration solutions. Esna's solutions allow people to communicate anytime, anywhere by integrating real-time communications inside the cloud, SaaS and social applications they use daily, like email and CRM. For 25 years, Esna has pioneered innovative solutions that connect people, process and information and enable organizations to get more work done faster. For more information, visit http://www.esna.com.
About InterCall
InterCall, a subsidiary of West Corporation, is the largest conference and collaborations service provider in the world, and a leading provider of global, cloud-based, unified communications services. Founded in 1991, InterCall offers telephony, messaging, conferencing and collaboration tools for businesses of all sizes, from large global enterprises to small or regional companies. With a global footprint and broad service capabilities, InterCall's flexible models for hosted, managed and on-premises communication services help companies get the most out of their business processes.
InterCall's strong U.S. presence, including four call centers and 26 sales offices, is bolstered by operations in Canada, Mexico, Latin America, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, China, India, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan. For more information, please visit http://www.intercall.com.


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Founded in 1980, the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) was created to educate, advocate, and empower for multi-ethnic diversity in the communications industry. The organization's vision has since evolved to encompass a more inclusive definition of cultural diversity and equity in the industry. Our success lies in our ability to cultivate individual careers, as well as partnering with the country's leading media companies committed to leveraging diversity as a business imperative.
NAMIC helps facilitate the personal and professional development of individuals from entry-level to the C-Suite, and every level in between. The membership roster comprises more than 3,000 professionals from all industry segments, including cable telecommunications, broadcast, digital, film and print media; and from a broad range of disciplines.
Manager of Mentoring and Chapter Relations at NAMIC
As the Manager of Mentoring and Chapter Relations, you will focus on two key organization areas: the stewardship of the L. Patrick Mellon mentorship program and the liaison to NAMIC national chapters. You will provide programmatic support and guidance in both these key areas and will work with the SVP of Education and Diversity Solutions to ensure that program participants and volunteers have access to the resources necessary for success in their endeavors and are able to maximize the benefits of participation and affiliation.
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Tura, July 8: Meghalaya chief minister Mukul Sangma today announced a slew of measures to bring in socio-economic development in the rural areas.
He said the government has designed a model to ensure promotion of livelihood, encourage entrepreneurs and provide market opportunities with neighbouring Bangladesh.
Addressing gatherings at Zizak, Ampati and Betasing in the South West Garo Hills and Selsella in the West Garo Hills, he said, The government is working out modalities to tap different opportunities for promotion of rural economy and growth.
He also announced an ambitious cluster development project on livestock dairy mission in three blocks of Garo hills at Zizak, Betasing and Selsella and three in Khasi-Jaintia hills at Mylliem, Umsning and Mawrynkneng.
Under the scheme, 5,000 beneficiaries will be selected from each development blocks to rear cattle. Each beneficiary will be allotted a pair of cattle heads.
The government will provide 60 per cent subsidy and the beneficiary will have to contribute 10 per cent and 30 per cent will be from the bank, he said.
Terming that the scheme will be a landmark in the history of the state for economic empowerment of the rural areas, he said, We will ensure that there will be surplus milk production, so that a milk processing unit can be started. We will also identify entrepreneurs by giving them support and subsidy to set up their units.
The chief minister hoped that the scheme would enable growth in the rural area and provide multiple employment opportunities.
In the floriculture sector, orchids would be grown in Sangma said Daru, Rongkhai and Dilni in the South West Garo Hills district.
There is a huge market for flowers in Bangladesh and our people can harness this opportunity, he said.
Most parts of the South West Garo Hills district share a proximity with Bangladesh.
We have held a consultation with New Delhi and our Bangladeshi counterparts to initiate the export of the orchids, he added.
The Meghalaya government has proposed the setting up of 22 border haats in the state, of which four have been sanctioned.
The existing haats are at Kaliachar in the South West Garo Hills and at Balat in Jaintia hills.
On promotion of the textile industry, he said, At least 3,000 women in each block along the border areas of Garo hills will be trained, so that a manufacturing unit can be set up.
We have wooed multi-national companies for investment. However, we have to provide them with trained and skilled manpower, he said.
The Meghalaya Skill Development Council, headed by the chief minister, is working out a blueprint to ensure that the trained workforce is created in the next year.


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— words by Alison Plummer
The Cotswolds and the South West offer some of England's most beautiful scenery, gardens, historic houses and coastlines, with accommodation in all the best locations for rewarding holidays at every level.
Spend time exploring the villages and towns, from the honey-coloured stone cottages of the Cotswolds to the fishing villages of the intriguing Cornish coast and from the Georgian splendour of 'Jane Austen's Bath' to the urban buzz of the port city of Bristol.
The irresistible Cotswolds region includes the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire with beautiful Bath at its southern tip and Cheltenham and Cirencester at its heart. Bristol offers the best of all worlds with a thriving dining, arts and contemporary cultural scene.
Dorset is famous for its Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and rural 'Thomas Hardy' backdrops, while the moorlands of Dartmoor and Exmoor define glorious Devon, together with farmland, woodlands, harbours, beaches and atmospheric estuaries (think Daphne du Maurier).
Artists, potters and sculptors such as Barbara Hepworth have long enjoyed love affairs with Cornwall, not to mention sailors, surfers and, now, foodies with a clutch of celebrity chefs starring Rick Stein, Nathan Outlaw and Jamie Oliver.


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IUPUI Professor Says Earth Month Events Brings Needed Focus to Environment
April 16, 2012
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For those who think designating April as Earth Month is a quaint tradition, Pamela Martin says think again.
The focus that Earth Month events bring to the environment is needed now more than ever, said Martin, associate professor in the Departments of Earth Sciences and Geography and the director of the Center for Earth and Environmental Science at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
IUPUI has a list of nearly 40 Earth Month events or its own or sponsored by others in the community, including an IUPUI ToxAway Day and a panel discussion of IUPUI experts on current and future sustainability initiatives at the university.
Many consider the birth of the modern environmental movement to have begun with Earth Day, first held in April 1970.
"We are faced with a growing population, limited resources and concerns about our climate," Martin said. "All of these factors point to the necessity of taking action. We don't have the room or resources to ignore sustainability."
While terms like "trade off" and "balance" are often used to talk about sustainability, Martin said she views sustainability as "smart solutions that take us to a place where we can support a high quality of life with the limited resources that we have."
Martin points to food as an example.
The food system in the U.S. relies on industrial agriculture, which is precarious in many ways, she said. An alternative food system characterized by low application of pesticides, more natural fertilizers and farming on a smaller scale can not only be more sustainable, but may produce healthier and tastier food, Martin said.
"It is beneficial across the board. It results in richer biodiversity, strengthened local economy, good food and a healthy environment, with birds chirping," Martin said. "That is what we consider quality of life."
Among Earth Month events scheduled at IUPUI are:
April 20
IUPUI ToxAway Day (on-campus)
Dispose of personal and household toxic waste safely and responsibly by bringing your unwanted electronics, paint, fire extinguishers, propane tanks and more to IUPUI's ToxAway Day. We'll be collecting items from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at the corner of Indiana Avenue and Blackford Street. A list of acceptable items is available online.
Volunteer Event: Beautify IUPUI (On-campus)
Volunteer project with the IUPUI Grounds Department and the Office of Sustainability.
Volunteers will assist with mulching various plant beds on campus. Volunteers should wear old clothes and provide their own work gloves. No previous experience necessary. Volunteers meet at the main entrance of the University Library.
April 21
Volunteer Event: Garden Fun Days (On-campus)
Help plant IUPUI's new Urban Farm and learn how to start your own garden. 11:00 a.m.-1 p.m., Michael A. Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium, west of the softball fields, inside the fence where New York Street intersects with the White River Wapahani Trail.
April 24
Science on Tap: Farming and the City - Connecting Links between Urban Food System & Environmental Outcomes
Presented by Dr. Pamela Martin, Associate Professor of Earth Sciences, and Director, the Center for Earth and Environmental Sciences at IUPUI
Local, sustainable food production is cited as one strategy for addressing urban health and environmental concerns. Local food has the potential to reduce the energy needed to grow and transport food – but does it actually do so? In this presentation Dr. Martin will share research exploring the environmental costs and benefits of local, urban agriculture, and share tips regarding how can we make urban gardens -- and our food choices -- more efficient in their environmental outcomes. The event, presented by the School of Science Alumni Association, will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tavern on South.
For more information, a map and to register, visit: http://myiupui.com/s/1377/IUPUI/index.aspx?sid=1377&pgid=1118&gid=2&cid=2803&ecid=2803&post_id=0
April 26
Sustainability Panel Discussion (on-campus)
A panel of IUPUI experts will discuss current and future sustainability initiatives at IUPUI. from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at University Library's Lilly Auditorium, Room 0130.
To see more of IUPUI's Earth Month events, see http://www.iupui.edu/impact/earthmonth/calendar.html


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Opening Day on the Bay May 1st!
|April 19, 2011
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From the organizer of Opening Day on the Bay, PICYA:
WHEN: Sunday May 1, 2011, Crissy Field to Pier 39, starting at 12 Noon.
WHAT: The 94th Annual "Opening Day on the Bay" Decorated Boat Parade, hosted by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA), representing over 100 yacht clubs in Northern California celebrates the official beginning of the 2011 boating season on San Francisco Bay.
This year's theme is "Giants of the Bay" celebrating the many people and things that have made San Francisco so unique.
"Emperor Norton IV" is the Grand Marshal.
The parade will feature over 120 historic workboats, fireboats, towboats, classic and contemporary craft decorated to the theme. There will be both power and sail boats competing for best decoration honors. There are six trophies up for grabs and prize bags for the participants with great items such as dining certificates, event tickets, wine, clothing, art work, boat gear, books, travel, and sailing excursions all donated by various businesses and yacht clubs.
These boats can be viewed by the public along the San Francisco waterfront from Crissy Field, which is west of the Marina Green to Pier 39, 12 noon until 3 p.m. The occasion will be a unique opportunity to see these special boats, sailing close to shore where land-based spectators can enjoy the event. This is an event for the whole family to enjoy, learn about boating and to get excited for the America's Cup #34 to be held in San Francisco in 2013.
WHERE: Free public viewing is available on San Francisco's Northern Shoreline from Crissy Field to Pier 39.
Those seeking a closer view of the decorated boats can join the Officers, Directors and guests of PICYA on the "California Hornblower," one of the Hornblower's largest yachts on San Francisco Bay, with a light breakfast
and a gourmet lunch. This event is open to the public.
Contact: Deanna Desin, (415) 892-2639 or (415) 608-2639, firstname.lastname@example.com for reservations.
HOW: A press boat is available for members of the media interested in covering the parade on the water; this boat will be on the water moving throughout the parade route, providing excellent photo opportunities.
WHO: Organized by the Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association (PICYA), which was formed in San Francisco in 1896 to improve communications between yacht clubs, provide uniform racing rules, and encourage yachting. Today PICYA is the only organization in Northern California that supports the promotion of recreational boating through the coordination and dissemination of information for the benefit of boaters. It publishes the Yachting Yearbook, the annual directory of member clubs and information, and created Recreational Boaters of California, a governmental advocacy organization committed to promoting the enjoyment, protections, and responsible use of our waterways. See www.RBOC.org. PICYA has coordinated Opening Day since 1917.
The Blessing of the Fleet is 10:30 to 12 noon in Raccoon Straight. The info is at www.cyc.org. Additional information is available at www.PICYA.org.
One of the major sponsors for the past ten years is Boat Owners Association of the United States, (BoatUS). BoatUS is the nation's leading advocate for recreational boaters with a wide array of consumer services. Visit www.BoatUS.com for more information.


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Suzy Amis-Cameron, the actress/wife of avowed environmentalist James Cameron, has some bad news for meat eaters who love Mother Earth.
You can't enjoy a steak and say you're an environmentalist. Period.
Amis runs a special school dedicated, in part, to sustainability. She spoke recently about her green measures, and why those who eat meat are hurting the cause.
Suzy and James — environmentalist vegans themselves (though James didn't make that decision until after Avatar) — see plant-based diets as the biggest thing someone can do to reduce his or her footprint. "You can't really call yourself an environmentalist if you're still consuming animals," Amis-Cameron says. "You just can't.
Cameron has come under fire in recent years for his eco-hypocrisy. The famed director used his laat megahit, Avatar, to promote environmental causes. And he took part in Showtime's recent climate change series Years of Living Dangerously. Yet his personal wealth allows him to afford a number of energy-gulping excesses, including several inefficient cars and massive homes.
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Garmin vs. Fitbit Fitness Tracker
updated August 3, 2018
Garmin and Fitbit are the Coke and Pepsi of the fitness tracker world. Sure, there are other brands out there, but when you want the best, it's going to come down to the heavyweight players. And, in the wearable fitness tracker industry, that means that you'll be comparing Garmin with Fitbit. In this article we put the brands head to head, so you can make the choice, FitBit or Garmin, as to which brand belongs on your wrist. We'll compare FitBit and Garmin by going head to head with their 3 most popular fitness and activity trackers.
About FitBit
FitBit is an American company operating out of San Francisco. They have been operating in the fitness tracker market since the late 2000's. FitBit offers everything from entry level trackers right up to the top of the line Surge, which retails for $250. In addition to wearable wrist monitors they also produce clip on activity trackers and a digital scale which connects to the FitBit A00 (the Aria).
About Garmin
Garmin is an American multinational company operating out of Switzerland. The company was founded in 1989, and established itself as a leader in the global positioning satellite (GPS) market. They have developed GPS systems for use in automotive, outdoor, marine, and sports applications.
Garmin VS FitBit
Blaze VS VivoActive HR
When it comes to fitness trackers that are heart rate monitor capable, FitbIt's Blaze is matched by the VivoActive HR by Garmin. But, which one is the better product? The following comparison will help you to decide.
5 Key Advantages of Garmin VivoActive HR
- It is waterproof down to 50 meters. That means that this is a swimming device that will track your swimming statistics. As such, it is a rare beast in the current fitness wearables market. It will give you stroke count and work rate. In contrast, the FitBit Blaze is only water resistant, meaning that you can take it in the shower but you definitely will not be able swim with it on.
- The VivoActive HR has built-in GPS and GLONASS. This means that you can leave your phone behind and go running while still being able to track your route, pace and speed. The FitBit Blaze only has what is termed connected GPS. That means it can pull the GPS information from your phone, which requires you to carry your phone with you when you are running.
- The VivoActive supports more sports than the FitBit Blaze. It includes running, swimming, water / snow sports and golf. In fact, it has a bank of over 40,000 golf courses that you can choose from on the Garmin mobile app. It also supports skiing and snowboarding along with such water sports as indoor and outdoor rowing and paddle boarding. The FitBit Blaze does not support snow sports, golf, swimming or water sports.
- The VivoActive will provide you with more drill down on the stats associated with the various sports that you monitor. For example with running, you will get data about your running cadence, 3D speed and distance. You can also connect an external heart rate monitor to the VivoActive to provide a more accurate read out than the built in heart sensor. The FitBit Blaze only has a built-in heart rate sensor; it does not allow for 3rd party connectivity. On both units the heart rate monitor runs 24 /7, including during exercise. Both devices will provide about the same level of heart rate monitoring accuracy.
- The Garmin VivoActive has better smart features. Both devices support phone notifications such as calls, text messages and calendar reminders. However, the VivoActive also supports emails, along with any other incoming messaging to your phone. It also provides you with access to Garmin Connect IQ. This allows you to download custom apps, widgets, and watch face designs.
5 Key Advantages of the FitBit Blaze
- The FitBit Blaze has far better music controls than the Garmin VivoActive HR. It works for stored and streamed music on IOS, whereas the VivoActive only supports stored music.
- The Blaze has built-in applications for FitStar workouts. You get an ab routine, a warmup and a seven minute workout right on your wrist. It even has avatars that will walk you through the workouts. The VivoActive HR does not give you this option.
- The FitBit Blaze has a big emphasis on style. FitBit want you to be able to take their wearable devices to the gym and then wear it to the office. As a result you can change the band out to make it more stylish. In contrast, the VivoActive HR is always going to look like a fitness watch, no matter how you dress it up.
- The FitBit Blaze is cheaper than the Garmin VivoActive HR. However, additional bands for the Blaze will cost anywhere from $30 to $130.
- The FitBit Blaze is easier to use than the Garmin VivoActive HR. You don't have to dial in a lot of settings, the touch screen is very responsive and everything is straight forward and simple. The VivoActive is designed for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. While still easy to use, it is slightly more complex than the the FitBt Blaze.
You will not go wrong with either of these fitness monitors. They are both great devices. They both have an awesome mobile and web application. They both sync automatically via Bluetooth. They both have complete activity and sleep trackers and both feature silent alarms.The VivoActive does have move reminders in its move bar, while the Blaze does not. They both have crystal clear, full color touch screen displays and they both use proprietary charging cables. Both the Blaze and the VivoActive will give you around 5 days charge.
So, which one is the best?
For the general health enthusiast, we would recommend the FitBit Blaze. However, for the more serious athlete, the Garmin VivoActive HR provides more in-depth tracking analysis of the workout. It also has built-in GPS and GLONASS as well as the capability of pairing with a chest strap heart rate monitor. That all makes paying the extra $$ a worthwhile extra expense.
Garmin VivoSmart VS FitBit Surge
The FitBit Surge is FitBit's premiere fitness tracker. How does it stack up besides the ever impressive Garmin VivoSmart?
Let's find out.
Both the FitBit Surge and the Garmin VivoSmart are wrist worn devices with touch screen displays. They both have about 5-7 days of battery life. They both operate with iOS, Android and web apps. The both upload to the web and mobile apps via Bluetooth and are water resistant up to 50 meters. They equally track activity levels, basic fitness data and heart rate. They both have activity tagging or stopwatch features. However, the Surge does not have a designated home screen.
FitBit Surge Advantages
- The Surge has a built-in GPS. That means that all of your workouts, whether a trail run, weight lifting session or a stair stepper will be recorded on one application. However, FitBit does not have a designated pre-set for cycling. This means that you have to use a few work-arounds to log your cycling workout
- FitBit has the better overall mobile application. It also has a better locking mechanism on the strap. The VivoSmart's locking device isn't bad, but you will have to use the keeper that comes with the device to make sure you don't accidentally knock the tracker off your wrist.
- The FitBit Surge has auto-sleep detection. In contrast, the VivoSmart requires that you manually enter and exit sleep mode. The VivoSmart only lets you set one alarm, the management of which can be quite cumbersome
- Overall, the Surge experience is more seamless and simple.
Garmin VivoSmart Advantages
- The Garmin VivoSmart can be paired with 3rd party chest heart rate monitors. This will provide you with far more accurate pulse rate and calories burned data. The VivoSmart also relays more phone notifications than does the Surge. Any notification that would show up on your phone will show up on your VivoSmart. In contrast, the Surge only relays text messages and phone calls.
- The Surge does have a bigger screen than the VivoSmart. However, this added screen size, along with built-in GPS and heart rate sensor gives the Surge a very large footprint. The VivoSmart is far lighter and more streamlined. This makes it more comfortable and far less invasive. The VivoSmart also has a fine line phone feature and the ability to connect with Garmin's Go Pro live action camera.
- Overall, we select the Garmin VivoSmart as our preferred device over the Fitbit Surge. The key deciding factors were that it is cheaper, it connects with an external heart rate monitor, it has extra features and it is smaller and more streamlined.
- However, the FitBit Surge has a better mobile app, it has built-in GPS and it has all-day heart rate data.
FitBit Charge VS Garmin VivoFit 2
What the FitBit Charge offers:
- Tracking of sleep, steps, goals, calories, distance and floors climbed
- Displays of fitness info, time, date, alarms, phone calls
- Backlit display
- Auto sleep tracking
- Auto sync via Bluetooth
- Activity tagging / stopwatch
- Compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, Web, Mac and PC
What the FitBit Charge offers:
- Tracking of steps, goals, calories, distance, floors climbed
- Displays of fitness info, time, date, alarms and phone calls
- Backlit display
- Sleep tracking
- Syncs via Bluetooth
- Activity tagging /stopwatch
- Compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, Mac and PC
Why buy the FitBit Charge over the VivoFit 2?
- FitBit has a superior mobile application. In fact, FitBit has one of the best, if not the best, mobile app on the market right now. It is very user friendly, allowing you to jump right in without having to input lots of information. It has an easy layout and is simply a lot more fun to use than the Garmin app.
- The FitBit Charge relays your phone calls.
- The FitBit Charge has autosync. As soon as you open up the app the device will sync all of your data to the app.
- The Charge has silent alarms. This allows you to be woken up without interrupting others. You simply set the alarm and your wrist band will vibrate to wake you up.
Why buy the VivoFit 2 over the FitBit Charge?
- The Garmin VivoFit 2 is waterproof to 50 meters. That means that you can take it swimming, which you cannot do with the FitBit Charge.
- The VivoFit 2 has a very effective locking mechanism. It uses a very robust quarter turn system.
- The VivoFit 2 is more customizable than the Charge. That means that you can change the screens on the display of the device. This is something you cannot do on the FitBit Charge. You can also get different bands for the VivoFit 2 to style up the look of the device.
- The VivoFit 2 connects with an ANT Plus heart rate monitor. This will give you the most accurate heart rate monitoring.
- The Garmin VivoFit 2 has a vastly superior battery life to the FitBit Charge. It gives you 12 months of battery life compared to 5-7 days for the FitBit Charge. After a year or so you simply replace the Garmin battery.
So, who wins in the Vivofit vs FitBit head-to-head? Our overall recommendation is to go with the VivoFit. This device is your everyday activity tracker that you never have to take off. You can take it swimming. And it can be paired with a heart rate monitor.
Having put three of of the best from Garmin and Fitbit head to head, what do we conclude? For the general fitness enthusiast, FitBit offer the features, styling and app analysis to provide what you're looking for. But, if you are more of an athlete or a hardcore workout warrior, the Garmin range is going to offer you the extra features, such as GPS and chest strap capability, to keep up with the demands of your training. So, go with FitBit for general fitness. But step up to Garmin for a more serious workout tracking experience.
The third biggest player in the wearable activity tracker market is JawBone. For an in-depth analysis of their UP range of fitness wearables, check out our Jawbone UP2, UP3 and UP4 reviews. Click to see our review for the MisFit wearable range and the complete guide for the best fitness trackers that you can find in the market.


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JDF Legislative Alert: Status of NIH Funding
June 24, 1996
Call or Write Your Representative Regarding NIH FundingThe House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, and Education completed its mark-up of the FY 97 Appropriations bill for the National Institutes of Health on June 14th. We are delighted to report that the Subcommittee approved an increase of $820 million, or 6.9 percent, for NIH and an increase of $49 million for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). After adjusting for funding for the new NIH clinical center, the final increase for NIH's core research programs is 6.5 percent.
The bill is expected to pass out of the House Appropriations Full Committee the week of June 24th, with passage on the House Floor expected the week of July 8th. The bill will then be considered by the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, and Education, which expects to mark-up their version of the bill around July 18th.
Accordingly, we must now focus our attention on this Senate Subcommittee, the Senate Appropriations Full Committee, and the entire Senate.
This means it is crucial to generate as many letters, calls and/or faxes as possible to Senators from your state urging them to support an increase equal to that of the House, or more, for NIH funding, and an equal increase for NIDDK. Remember, JDF's recommended funding levels for FY 97 were an:
- 8 percent increase for the NIH or $12.9 billion in total funding.
- 8 percent increase for the NIDDK or $830.7 million in total funding.
- 8 percent increase for diabetes and diabetes related research throughout the NIH.
Senators on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, and Education must be contacted by July 16th. All other Senators should be contacted by July 22nd.
Some points to include in your letter:
- Your personal story.
- To seriously contain federal spending on health care, including Medicare and Medicaid, the federal investment in medical research must be maintained. There is ample evidence that an investment in medical research yields substantial savings in treatment costs. Research which leads to a cure for and prevention of diseases such as diabetes can potentially save the federal government and society billions in health care costs US$138 billion per year for diabetes alone.
- Cuts to the NIH would mean that the research engine that drives the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and many other high-tech industries will be dramatically downsized, threatening America's world leadership in these important areas which account for hundreds of thousands of jobs.
- Much of the medical research currently funded through the NIH would not be conducted if federal funding is reduced. Private industry would find this research too risky an enterprise since there are no assurances that it will produce a marketable product or procedure.
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JUPITER (a play about power)
Presented by La MaMa, by Superhero Clubhouse and Kaimera Productions
Solar Experiment
Superhero Clubhouse received an Off-Off Broadway Greening Grant from the Broadway Green Alliance to experiment with a solar-powered lighting system that will illuminate a portion of the stage. The experimental solar system cannot light the entire production; much of the playing area will still be connected to the NYC grid, which is fueled predominantly by non-renewables. Just as the content of JUPITER challenges audiences to consider how fossil fuels are connected to their personal lives, the play's lighting design will challenge them to consider how fossil fuels are connected to their experiences at the theater.
Set and Lighting Design By David Bengali & Anshuman Bhatia
Solar Lighting System Engineered by Jay Maury
Experiment log
Week Two
Weekend Two of performances proved to be a great success for our experiment! We ran off solar power for four performances in a row. The decision to move the panels inside to a warmer location, seems to have been the right call. Though, by the end of the matinee on Sunday, our battery was decidedly tapped at 0%.
In contrast to the ~20W we were drawing before moving the battery inside, now 12 hours of February sun in NYC is giving us ~300 watt-hours to get through the show, definitely above 25W from the solar panel now!
Our director and ASM noticed the show has been getting dimmer towards the end. The designers stepped in and clarified the pre-show battery reading needs to take place with the dimmers on the pod lights it will power at 75%. Our Stage Manager, Keith wonders if this is a subjective opinion, as he has not noticed the show becoming significantly dimmer towards the end.
David Bengali noted: "If the show has been consistently looking dimmer, Anshu and I would prefer that we get two days of solar chargning per battery and/or always top up the batteries from the wall charging for a few hours before they go into the show." He brings up an interesting point about the tension between the integrity of the design and the integrity of the experiment.
Week One
Week one of our experiment with a solar power experiment for JUPITER was full of surprises and successes. Here's what went down:
Day One: Load-In + Tech
Snow! Just our luck. The weather's throwing us for a loop, with many set pieces and materials to transport to the space. The installation of the solar panels on the roof will have to wait until tomorrow, when the sun is out and the snow clears a bit.
Our experimental lighting grid involves a solar panel, batteries, ultra-efficient 'constant current' dimmers custom designed to run off the 12 V battery, and LED instruments designed and homemade by Jay Maury, technical director of the Bushwick Starr. The solar panel will charge the batteries, which will plug into the custom-built grid that lights a portion of the stage.
Instead of using the panels today, we'll have to plug batteries into the theater's electric grid in order to focus and program the lights for the pod. The pod that Joe lives in on stage is the only part of the lighting for the show connected to the solar grid--which is both a part of the experiment and an element of set design.
Day Two: Tech + Dress Rehearsal
A historic day. Superhero Clubhouse and Kaimera Productions joined forces to install the first ever solar panels on the roof of La MaMa, directly facing Ellen Stewarts old apartment window, a poetic tribute to the innovative artistry the institution has always championed.
Our designers are focusing the LED pod lights. Other stage lights will be focused shortly. We will begin battery testing before noon!
Time tests take place in the afternoon, and the designers check the heat of the system and ensure all connections are functioning.
The solar panel had to be brought inside this afternoon, as snow and heavy wind are forecast for tonight. It's a portable panel, so we're worried the rough weather will sweep it away or knock it over. Funny the week we're opening a show is one of coldest, most overcast, and snow-ridden we've had this winter. We'll reevaluate tomorrow to see if we can bring it back up to the roof.
We're using a meter to gauge our energy use during each performance, so that we can get an understanding of how much power is provided by our solar grid and how that compares to a typical show run at La MaMa. We checked the meter about every hour tonight, while cueing the show. When we started the evening, the meter read 5581 kWh; at 7pm: "5582"; 10pm: "5583"
There was another group in the building tonight, which may have contributed to the pace of energy-use increases. But we did only have one break when most stage lights were off.
An interesting note: The LED lights are significantly brighter when plugged into the solar powered battery versus the wall. Power of the sun.
Day Three: Preview Performance
We charged the battery all day today - and what a sunny day it was! Although that was the case, we only gained back 20% of the charge that had been lost yesterday. Meaning that by the time the show ended, the battery was at 0%. This was visible on stage, as the pod lights were so dim by the final scenes of the play. I wonder what the audience made of this (if they noticed).
Yesterday, in our last day of tech, we charged the battery off the wall, and the battery still had some juice in it after last night's run. Does this mean that charging the battery off the solar panel is less durable/substantial?
To give you a clearer picture of what we're working with: Know that the solar panel we have is rated as 160W. That's a best case scenario; what we would get in July, with no clouds or haziness, at noon, in Arizona. The hope is we'll get half of that in NYC in Feb. The whole LED rig draws 230W at full; less than 200W at show levels.
Originally, we thought 4+ hours of sunlight would give us one show. If 10 hours is < one show, we're only getting ~20W out of that solar panel; 1/8th of the rated power.
We may need to double or triple the solar panels for the next leg of the tour. For now, we may need to use wall power for 2-3 shows before we get a full solar charge.
The plan is to try two days of charging. We made a battery meter we can take to the roof to monitor.
Opening Weekend
After some calculation, we've decided this is the best way to go with battery management:
Battery (A-Solar), Gets 4 Days of Sunny Charging, with the Battery inside the window sill. At the show following that 4th day of charging, the battery is plugged into the trickle charger, if by showtime it says it's full (no longer blinking). Then it goes on. If not, put back on solar charge and repeat.
Battery (B-Wall), Gets trickle charged every night on the wall, overnight and is used for every show where the solar battery does not go in.
For the Sunday matinee, We ran off this solar-paneled battery for the entire show!!!! Meter readings: 14v to start; 11.3v by the end, at 28%
We took the battery to its warmer charging place after the run, and hopefully we'll get enough of a charge for Thursday's show.
The solar panel was still upright, albeit rained on heavily, this evening. The wind appeared to have done nothing to it. We haven't checked the charge on it, as it's only been a couple of (gray) days since it was brought back to charge. Fingers crossed for our first performance of the weekend on Thursday!