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Surgeon in Chief, Department of Pediatric Surgery, BC Children's Hospital
Professor, Division of Pediatric General Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia
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A major focus of my research is the short and long term functional outcomes following neonatal treatment of structural birth defects. Study of these rare and complex birth defects has been facilitated by the Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network (CAPSNET) and Data Registry. Founded in 2006 with CIHR operating grant support, and maintained continuously since with CIHR funding, CAPSNet has enabed the publication of >40 peer reviewed manuscripts. Recent knowledge translation efforts of the Network have focused on practice standardization for gastroschisis and congenital diaphragmatic hernia using available best practice evidence. CAPSNet's Annual Report provides benchmarked, risk-adjusted outcomes data for each of its 17 participant centres, which are used to guide site-based targeted practice improvement.
The recently completed Secondary Analysis of Databases project combined CAPSNet data with vital statistics data (Stats Canada) to make first time observations of the epidemiology of gastroschisis in Canada, including maternal, environmental and sociodemographic risk factors. Using spatial mapping techniques, we have made observations of significant geographic variation in the incidence of gastroschisis, which points to other possible mechanisms of environmental causation requiring further study.
One of our greatest opportunities for surgical outcome improvement lies in the use of high quality patient level data to recognize and enable surgical outcome variation as a driver of continuous quality improvement. BC Children's Hospital is currently the only Canadian Children's Hospital participant in the American College of Surgeons (ACS) pediatric National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP). By collecting case data on selected surgical procedures, and through analysis of our risk-adjusted "performance" against the other 50 odd US children's hospitals, we gain an awareness of where we have the greatest opportunities for outcome improvement. Using published evidence, and by analyzing our own risk predictors for occurrences, we can use the tools of implementation science to modify our processes and continually improve our surgical outcomes.
Surgical Telehealth program: With the support of Child Health BC, we have established surgical telehealth sites in each of the health authorities. We are in the process of studying the scope of surgical ambulatory practice that is amenable to telehealth technology, and assessing the value of telehealth from both the patient/family and provider perspectives.
Al-Kaff A, MacDonald SC, Kent N, Burrows J, Skarsgard ED, Hutcheon JA; Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network. Delivery planning for pregnancies with gastroschisis: findings from a prospective national registry. Am J Obstet Gynecol (in press).
Woo RK, Skarsgard ED. Innovating for quality and value: Utilizing national quality improvement programs to identify opportunities for responsible surgical innovation. Semin Pediatr Surg. 2015 Jun;24(3):138-40. PMID: 25976151
Beaumier CK, Beres AL, Puligandla PS, Skarsgard ED; Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network. Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with right congenital diaphragmatic hernia: A population-based study. J Pediatr Surg 2015 May;50(5):731-3. PMID: 25783377
Skarsgard ED, Meaney C, Bassil K, Brindle M, Arbour L, Moineddin R; Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network (CAPSNet). Maternal Risk Factors for Gastroschisis in Canada. Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol 2015 Feb;103(2):111-8. PMID: 25684659
Emami CN, Youssef F, Baird RJ, Laberge JM, Skarsgard ED, Puligandla PS; Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network (CAPSNet). A risk-stratified comparison of fascial versus flap closure techniques on the early outcomes of infants with gastroschisis. J Pediatr Surg 2015 Jan;50(1):102-6. PMID: 25598103
Stanger J, Mohajerani N, Skarsgard ED, Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network (CAPSNet). Practice Variation in Gastroschisis: Factors Influencing Closure Technique. J Pediatr Surg 2014 May;49(5):720-3. PMID: 24851755
Skarsgard ED, Bedford J, Chan T, Whyte S, Afshar K. ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program: Targeting Quality Improvement in Canadian Pediatric Surgery. J Pediatr Surg 2014 May;49(5):682-7. PMID: 24851748
Segal I, Kang C, Albersheim SG, Skarsgard ED, Lavoie, PM. Surgical site infections in infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. J Pediatr Surg 2014 Mar;49(3):381-4. PMID: 24650461
Arneja J, Goto J, Blair G, Gold L, Fitzsimmons B, Masterson J, Skarsgard E. What's the Best Way to Allocate or Block Time? A Data Driven Approach to Departmental "Operations." Plast Reconstr Surg 2014 Mar;133(3 Suppl):10. doi: 10.1097/01. PMID: 25942112
Alshehri A, Emil S, Laberge JM, Skarsgard ED, Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network. Outcomes of early versus late intestinal operations in patients with Gastroschisis and Intestinal Atresia: Results from a national database. J Pediatr Surg 2013 Oct;48(10):2022-6. PMID: 24094951
Langer M, Safavi A, Skarsgard ED. Management of the base of the Appendix in Pediatric Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Clip, ligate or staple? Surg Technol Int 2013 Sep; 23:81-3. PMID: 23975448
Goodwin WM, Beres A , Baird R, Laberge J-M, Skarsgard ED, Puligandla PS, Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network (CAPSNet). Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) mortality without surgical repair? A plea to clarify surgical ineligibility. J Pediatr Surg 2013 May;48(5):924-9. PMID: 23701761
Aljahdali A, Mohajerani N, Skarsgard ED; Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network (CAPSNet). Effect of timing of enteral feeding on outcome in gastroschisis. J Pediatr Surg 2013 May;48(5):971-6. PMID: 23701769
Zerhouni S, Mayer C, Skarsgard ED. Can we select fetuses with intra-abdominal calcification for delivery in neonatal surgical centres? J Pediatr Surg 2013 May;48(5):946-50. PMID: 23701765
DeGirolamo K, Courtemanche DJ, Hill WD, Skarsgard ED. Use of safety scalpels and other safety practices to reduce sharps injury in the operating room: What is the Evidence? Can J Surg 2013 Aug;56(4):263-9. PMID: 23883497
Safavi A, Lai S, Butterworth S, Hameed M, Schiller D, Skarsgard E. Does Operative Experience during Residency Correlate with Reported Competency of Recent General Surgery Graduates? Can J Surg 2012;55(4):S171-7. PMID: 22854144
Cowan KN, Puligandla PS, Laberge JM, Skarsgard ED, Bouchard S, Yanchar N, Kim P, Lee S, McMillan D, von Dadelszen P; The Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network.The gastroschisis prognostic score: reliable outcome prediction in gastroschisis. J Pediatr Surg 2012 Jun;47(6):1111-7. PMID: 22703779
Akhtar J, Skarsgard ED; Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network (CAPSNet). Associated malformations and the "hidden mortality" of gastroschisis. J Pediatr Surg 2012 May;47(5):911-6. PMID: 2259557
Mills J, Safavi A, Skarsgard ED; Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network (CAPSNet). Chylothorax after congenital diaphragmatic hernia repair: a population-based study. J Pediatr Surg 2012 May;47(5):842-6. PMID: 22595558
Safavi A, Synnes AR, O'Brien K, Chiang M, Skarsgard ED, Chiu PP; Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network. Multi-institutional follow-up of patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia reveals severe disability and variations in practice. J Pediatr Surg 2012 May;47(5):836-41. PMID: 22595557
Sangha BS, Skarsgard ED, Heran MK. Transscapular Microcoil Lung Nodule Localization. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2012 May;23(5):659. PMID: 22341634
Safavi A, Skarsgard E, Butterworth S, Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network. Bowel-defect disproportion in gastroschisis: does the need to extend the fascial defect predict outcome? Pediatr Surg Int 2012 May;28(5):495-500. PMID: 22331201
Yong PJ, Von Dadelszen P, Carpara D, Lim K, Kent N, Tessier F, Delisle MF, Wong T, Blair G, Skarsgard ED. Prediction of Pediatric Outcome after Prenatal Diagnosis and Expectant Antenatal Management of Congenital Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation. Fetal Diagn Ther 2012;31(2):94-102. PMID: 22310905
Safavi A, Langer M, Skarsgard ED. Endoloop versus endostapler closure of the appendiceal stump in pediatric laparoscopic appendectomy. Can J Surg 2012 Feb;55(1):37-40. PMID: 22269300
Baird R, Puligandla P, Skarsgard E, Laberge JM; The Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network. Infectious complications in the management of gastroschisis. Pediatr Surg Int 2012 Apr;28(4):399-404. PMID: 22159577
Jansen LA, Safavi A, Lin Y, Macnab YC, Skarsgard ED; the Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network (CAPSNet). Preclosure Fluid Resuscitation Influences Outcome in Gastroschisis. Am J Perinatol 2012 Apr;29(4):307-12. PMID: 22094919
Heran MK, Sangha BS, Mayo JR, Blair G, Skarsgard ED. Lung nodules in children: video-assisted thoracoscopic surgical resection after computed tomography-guided localization using a microcoil. J Pediatr Surg 2011 Jun; 46(6):1292-7. PMID: 21683242
Baird R, Eeson G, Safavi A, Puligandla P, Laberge J-M, Skarsgard ED, Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network. Institutional Practice and Outcome Variation in the Management Of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Gastroschisis in Canada: A report from the Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network (CAPSNet). J Pediatr Surg;46(5):801-7, 2011. PMID: 21616230
Levine DS, Metzger DL, Nadel HR, Oviedo A, Adam MJ, Skarsgard E. Novel use of F-DOPA PET/CT imaging in a child with paraganglioma/pheochromocytoma syndrome. Pediatr Radiol 2011 Oct;41(10):1321-5. PMID: 21567141
Brindle ME, Brar M, Skarsgard ED, Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network. Patch Repair is an Independent Predictor of Morbidity and Mortality in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). Pediatr Surg Int 2011 Sep;27(9):969-74. PMID: 21590477
Boutros J, Bond M, Beaudry P, Blair GK, Skarsgard ED.: Case selection in minimally invasive surgical treatment of neuroblastoma. Pediatr Surg Int. 2008 Oct;24(10):1177-80. PMID: 18716783
Lam MC, Yang PT, Skippen PW, Kissoon N, Skarsgard ED.: Abdominal compartment syndrome complicating paediatric extracorporeal life support: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. Anaesth Intensive Care. 2008 Sep;36(5):726-31. PMID: 18853595
Heran MK, Baird R, Blair GK, Skarsgard ED.: Topical mitomycin-C for recalcitrant esophageal strictures: a novel endoscopic/fluoroscopic technique for safe endoluminal delivery. J Pediatr Surg. 2008 May;43(5):815-8. PMID: 18485945
Lam MW, Klassen AF, Montgomery CJ, LeBlanc JG, Skarsgard ED.: Quality-of-life outcomes after surgical correction of pectus excavatum: a comparison of the Ravitch and Nuss procedures. J Pediatr Surg. 2008 May;43(5):819-25. PMID: 18485946
Baird R, MacNab YC, Skarsgard ED; Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network.: Mortality prediction in congenital diaphragmatic hernia. J Pediatr Surg. 2008 May;43(5):783-7. PMID: 18485938
Weinsheimer RL, Yanchar NL, Bouchard SB, Kim PK, Laberge JM, Skarsgard ED, Lee SK, McMillan D, von Dadelszen P; Canadian Pediatric Surgery Network.: Gastroschisis closure--does method really matter?. J Pediatr Surg. 2008 May;43(5):874-8. PMID: 18485957
Klassen AF, Stotland MA, Skarsgard ED, Pusic AL.: Clinical research in pediatric plastic surgery and systematic review of quality-of-life questionnaires. Clin Plast Surg. 2008 Apr;35(2):251-67. PMID: 18298997
Skarsgard ED, Claydon J, Bouchard S, Kim PCW, Laberge JM, McMillan D , von Dadelszen P, Yanchar N and the Canadian Pediatric Surgical Network. CAPSNET: A Population-based Pediatric Surgery Network and Database for analyzing Surgical Birth defects. The first 100 cases of Gastroschisis. J Pediatr Surg 43: 30-4; 2008. PMID: 18206451
Butterworth SA, Blair GK, LeBlanc JG, Skarsgard ED. An Open and Shut Case for Early VATS Treatment of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Children. Can J Surg 50:171-4; 2007. PMID: 17568487
Amari E, VandeBeek C, Warnock F, Skarsgard ED, Ansermino M. Measuring the Quality of Pediatric Day Surgery Care. Journal for Healthcare Quality 29: 36-44; 2007. PMID: 18232606
Nahum E, Skippen PW, Gagnon RE, Macnab AJ, Skarsgard ED. Correlation of transcutaneous hepatic near-infrared spectroscopy readings with liver surface readings and perfusion parameters in a piglet endotoxemic shock model. Liver Int 26:1277-82;2006. PMID: 17105594
Lam JC, Claydon J, Mitton CR, Skarsgard ED. A Risk-Adjusted Study of Outcome and Resource Utilization for Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. J Pediatr Surg 41:883-7;2006. PMID: 16677875
Skarsgard ED, Huang L, Reebye SC, Yeung AY, Jia WW. Lentiviral-vector mediated, in vivo Gene Transfer to the Tracheobronchial Tree in Fetal Rabbits. J Pediatr Surg 40:1817-21;2005. PMID: 16338297
Skarsgard ED, MacNab YC, Qiu Z, et al. SNAP-II predicts mortality among infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia. J Perinatol 25:315-9;2005. PMID: 15716986
Skarsgard ED, Salt D, Lee SK. Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in neonatal respiratory failure: does routine cephalic jugular drainage improve outcome? J Pediatr Surg 39:672-6;2004. PMID: 15136997
UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award for Overall Excellence, April 1, 2007-Mar 31, 2008.
Richard J. Finley Senior Research Scholar Award. UBC Dept of Surgery, June 2008
James IV Association of Surgeons Traveling Fellowship, 2008
AD Forward Postgraduate Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, 2007
University of British Columbia Department of Pediatrics, Teacher of the Year, 2006
Hjalmar K. Johnson New Investigator Award, Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, 2005
Edwin F. Ross Visiting Lecturer, Dalhousie University Department of Surgery, Halifax , NS, May 2005
H. Rocke Robertson Undergraduate Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, 2004
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Agiloft Executive Team
Agiloft has grown through a strong focus on engineering excellence and absolute dedication to world-class customer service. These values reflect the talent, experience, and commitment of its employees and partners. Unlike start-ups beholden to the short-term financial goals of their investors, Agiloft has enjoyed pure organic growth without outside investors, and is debt-free, profitable, and growing.
Colin Earl, CEO
Agiloft CEO and founder, Colin Earl, is a software industry veteran with over 25 years of experience as a developer, product manager, and CIO. Colin worked at IBM, General Electric, and three start-ups before founding Agiloft in 1991. His vision was to accelerate the building and deployment of enterprise business applications by removing the need for manual coding. Under his leadership, Agiloft has achieved this goal, creating a market segment for agile business software. Colin's focus is on growing a world-class team and aligning the interests of staff, partners, and customers. He has an engineering degree from Imperial College, and moved to Silicon Valley in 1986.
Patricia Pritts, VP of Sales
With over 20 years of experience managing and supporting software products and custom solutions, Patricia leads the Sales team at Agiloft. Her broad experience includes senior managerial positions in software development, technical support, project management, and release management. Patricia's previous employment includes the U.S. Census Bureau, Claritas, Inc., Etak, Inc. (acquired by Sony Corp) and Tele Atlas. She has a B.S. in Mathematics with extensive course work in Computer Science from the University of Maryland.
Bridget Conrad, VP of Customer Services
Bridget has over 20 years of experience in Silicon Valley high tech firms, including working with enterprise customers to guide their process automation design, designing program enhancements, and managing and developing implementation staff. At Agiloft she manages the professional services and documentation teams, training programs, and support for partners and resellers. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Yale and has a Ph.D. from City University of New York.
Richard Morgan, VP of Engineering
Richard brings over 30 years of engineering experience in AI, Decision Support, and software development to his role as Vice President of Engineering. He has previously worked with companies such as GM, HP, Procter & Gamble and Adobe and is now helping drive Agiloft's mission to create enterprise software that accelerates business processes and helps merge data silos. He holds an M.S. degree in Computer Science from San Jose State University.
May Quock, VP of Operations
May brings more than 8 years of finance and administration experience to Agiloft. Prior to Agiloft, May oversaw operations at companies across different industries. She facilitates Agiloft's rapid growth by streamlining operations and retaining world class talent. Her efforts drive process efficiency, increase customer satisfaction and grow the bottom line. She holds an MBA in Marketing from San Francisco State University.
Hiro Notaney, VP of Marketing
A passionate advocate of customer experience as marketing, Hiro brings more than 20 years of technology marketing experience to Agiloft. Previously, Hiro held senior marketing positions at titans like Oracle and Deloitte as well as early stage trailblazers like Infinera and Jasper (acquired by Cisco). He is focused on spreading the word about Agiloft's no–code customizable enterprise business applications. He has a business degree from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay.
Brandon Wright, Director of Partner Relations
Brandon brings over fifteen years of experience to his role as Director of Partner Relations at Agiloft. His experience includes C-level positions in the technology, education, and non-profit sectors where he was responsible for forming and expanding strategic partnerships that established nationally recognized educational technology products and services. He has a B.A. in Economics and a B.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of California at Santa Cruz.
Tony Probert, Managing Director, EMEA Operations
With more than 35 years in the IT industry, Tony brings a wealth of industry knowledge and operational experience to Agiloft. He was European Managing Director for Cherwell Software and FrontRange Solutions and has served as a senior executive with responsibility for sales, international business development and marketing for several other major software companies within the UK and EMEA region.


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ATI TVWonder Digital Cable Tuners for7 Get New Firmware
ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuners for Windows 7 Get New Firmware
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Along with the enhancements announced for the Windows Media Center component of Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate editions, Microsoft has also unveiled that AMD would tailor the ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuners to the latest Windows client and its precursor. According to details released by the Redmond-based company at CEDIA EXPO 2009, AMD is cooking a new firmware release for ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuners.
Microsoft noted that the firmware update currently in the works would be offered by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to all ATI TV Wonder digital cable tuners integrated with computers running Windows 7 and Windows Vista. The software giant and the CPU maker have worked together in order for the ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuners firmware refresh to be made available to customers who can now add digital cable tuners with CableCARD to a Windows 7-based PC with Windows Media Center.
The new ATI TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuners is designed to increase flexibility for end users when it comes down to dealing with digital cable TV content. In this regard, the refresh increases the level of portability available for digital cable TV marked as copy freely (CF) for all digital cable tuner with CableCARD customers
Customers will be able to play CF-marked digital cable recordings, such as those from local channels, on other PCs, devices, and portable media. In addition, the firmware will contain support for SDV. When installed on a Windows 7-based PC with a digital cable tuner with CableCARD and a tuning adapter from a cable provider, it enables access to switched digital channels in locations where SDV has been deployed, Microsoft informed.
On September 9th, 2009, the Redmond-based company noted that a few enhancements had been added to Windows 7 Windows Media Center including support for switched digital video (SDV). Microsoft will provide Windows 7 users a tool designed to evaluate whether a computer is ready or not for the addition of a digital cable tuner with CableCARD.
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Today I made a mistake; I bought a digital tuner which I thought carried digital cable. As I was setting the tuner up the instructions clearly stated that I could not get cable signals through my cable connection, only over the air. I live in the country so this is absolutely worthless to me. ...
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Does anyone here have digital cable (DCTs) working with build 7000? I and other have received tuner in use, and video decoder errors. No one at the green button seems to have an answer, so I thought I'd ask here.
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Vaughn Armstrong.
He's a man who has played several roles in Star Trek, from a Klingon in TNG to a semi-regular character on Enterprise, and several other roles in between. You could say he is everywhere in Trek. No, we're not talking about Jeffrey Combs, but we are talking about a man who belongs to an elite club of actors that have played seven or more different characters throughout the Star Trek franchise (Jeffrey Combs, J.G. Hertzler, Randy Oglesby, and Thomas Kopache are the others).
In this special 150th episode of To The Journey, Char and Tristan talk with Vaughn Armstrong about his long-lived acting career; how he achieved and maintains his success; some of his favorite memories from working on the Trek shows; The Enterprise Blues Band; and much more.
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Microsoft has allegedly come up with a new name for the major update to Windows that until now has been codenamed Windows Blue. It's catchy. It's punchy. It's actually neither of these things. It is Windows 8.1.
Yep, according to one of ZDNet's tipsters, Microsoft has pushed the boat out with the name given to the refresh of its latest PC operating system. And, the tipster also revealed, Windows RT will be called Windows RT 8.1. Golly gosh.
READ: Microsoft confirms Blue update will go by another name
The Blue update, therefore, will part of a top-level branding naming convention under Windows 8, being part of a wider Windows 8 family. Blue may still be used in some fashion, much like "Mango" is used to describe Windows Phone 7.5, but Microsoft is keen to keep the 8.x suffix alive for forthcoming further updates, says ZDNet.
Blue will definitely not be Windows 9, the tipster claims.
It is believed that Windows 8.1 will hit in the autumn, or possibly August. It is not known at present whether it will be a free update or a paid patch for Windows 8 users.
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When the park first opened on July 1, 2000, it was an anomaly in the world of Orlando theme parks: a reservation-only experience limited to approximately 1,000 guests per day.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Offer Epic Deals
Spring has sprung here in Florida and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment (SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island) are offering some awesome deals right now.
SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration…Where the Season Meets the Sea
With everything from elves to Elmo, and from Santa to Shamu, SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration is where the season meets the sea. Events take place on select dates November 17 through December 31, 2012.
Christmas Town is Coming to Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens Tampa is getting ready to launch the biggest Christmas celebration ever!
LEGOLAND Florida Offers Limited Time Florida Residents Discounts
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At Providence, achieving optimal breast health and providing world-class treatment for breast cancer are equal priorities in our continuing goal to improve women's health.
Providence Newberg Medical Center provides leading-edge treatments and compassionate support for patients with breast cancer.
At Providence Cancer Institute, we work together to give patients and families the best care on the West Coast. We partner with them from diagnosis and treatment through all the stages of life, ensuring an excellent patient experience and seeking the best outcomes through research and innovation.


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Tina Knowles Responds to Beyonce Pregnancy Rumors
'Us Weekly' stands by pregnancy report despite denial by pop star's mother.
"No, no it's not true. Not right now," pop singer Beyonce's mother Tina Knowles told The Ellen DeGeneres Show audience today regarding an US Weekly report that her Grammy-winning daughter is pregnant.
The entertainment magazine's Nov. 1 issue includes an article stating that Beyonce and her husband, fellow musician Jay-Z, are expecting their first child, Reuters reports.
Tina Knowles squashed the pregnancy speculation by telling host Ellen DeGeneres, "with all the rumors, by now I should have five or six grandchildren."
An Us Weekly spokeswoman told Reuters on Thursday: "We stand by our reporting."


text: Zero Motorcycles has announced its launch of a fleet sales program aimed at corporations, non-profits, government bodies, and small business owners who are looking to make multiple unit purchases. The program is set to launch November 2nd, with pricing being based on volume and support requirements. It's hard to make B2B sales sound sexy, but consider the missed opportunity that was Erik Estrada on a Zero DS…if only we could turn back time.


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Though the film could've used more technical insight into Pearl's artistic process, it's hard not to be stirred by this hopeful portrait.
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Feature-length elaborations on quirky, inspiring human-interest stories are generally to be avoided, but I'll make an exception for A Man Named Pearl.
Assembled without frills or fuss, A Man Named Pearl is as much a portrait of a small Southern town as of an unassuming black folk artist.
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Safe and reliable natural light to ensure longeity and stability of light output.
1. German design, the appearance of simple, elegant and generous;
2. Light body made of high quality aluminum alloy molding process,high temperature, the application of different environment and climate;
3. Efficient modular structure, can increase or decrease the number of modules required to achieve serialization;
4. Flexible drive configuration solutions to meet the different regions of the power configuration requirements;
5. Built-in high efficiency constant current source,output stability,low wear and tear,to ensure lamp life.
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This book is a provocative manifesto of disruptive thinking about cyber security. It presents cutting-edge thinking and professional reflection and is designed to be a source of ideas and approaches that can be adopted for application in the real world by those who recognize that conventional ways of defining and considering cyber-attack are insufficient.
All of the authors believe that the term "cyber" must be urgently wrestled back from the technologists, cyber security professionals, consultancies and corporate silos that have hijacked it (seemingly without any resistance) and rendered the term essentially meaningless. The authors write from applied and often unique experiences in a range of commercial, consulting, state and defense environments.
Many of the authors of this volume have direct experience of inflicting, reporting on and protecting organizations from such effects, and also have knowledge of taking the challenge to additional levels.
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Sugar Land Public Works has a dedicated workstation room that serves as the city's traffic management center (TMC). Some features of the TMC include:
Ability to monitor the 81 traffic signals maintained by the City of Sugar Land
Control of the pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras installed at several traffic signal locations
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Photovoltaic Solar Energy
Most people in this day and age would of heard or read some information on solar energy, wind turbines, saving the environment, and so on. Nevertheless you may still be unfamiliar with what photovoltaic solar energy actually is and what all the fuss is about.
Well the answer is quite simple; global awareness and human evolution have finally reached a peak and now we are looking for more resourceful ways of giving back to the environment as well as sustaining productivity in the electronic age. Since we are on the verge of a long overdue technological revolution, why not employ this enormous resolution and make the most out of what we already have, which is an endless amount of renewable energy that has been around forever, this being the sun of course.
Humanity has often made choices that sometimes do not help in the survival of our species or our planet. But then once we realize we are dealing with a real problem we have proved ourselves to be quite effective in determining a solution. A few years ago we did start to take baby steps in saving out environment
by making people more aware of recycling, carpooling and renewable energy sources. Since then we now know for certain that coal and oil will one day be depleted which has boosted the exploration into alternative sources of energy. Photovoltaic solar energy was the turning point, sending us into a journey of
positive clean productivity.
Photovoltaic's, also referred to as PV, is the field of technology and research related to the application of solar cells for energy by converting solar energy directly into electricity. The idea of photovoltaic solar energy probably sounds a little difficult to comprehend when really it is quite understandable. Small solar cells that capture the light convert this into a direct current of electricity, which can be used to power equipment and even to recharge batteries. These cells are placed and sealed in behind a glass sheet, on a smaller scale these modules are very capable of powering an emergency telephone just as an example. Homes or businesses instead would require multiple modules joined electronically. A collection of solar cell modules represents what we know as today, as solar panels.
Accessibility to photovoltaic solar energy has accelerated. In earlier stages it was mainly used to power orbiting satellites and spacecrafts, and today it is commonly seen on your next door neighbour's rooftops, in hospitals and businesses, even on the side of the road. Photovoltaic solar energy not only plays a great part to global cause but it has given people the opportunity to generate their own power and reduce costs of living dramatically. Before we know it anyone will have the choice to go off-grid at their own discretion.
For people of the world to really get involved in something as exciting as creating their own energy and shaping this planet for future generation's to come is truly amazing. With everything from DIY photovoltaic solar energy systems to wind power kits already available today there is certainly something for every budget and skill level. I guess now all that is left is the question, are you ready to jump on the innovation wagon?
I have written this article in hope that it will give you a little more insight to photovoltaic solar energy, I would also suggest taking a look at another great article Solar Energy Systems and if you get that far you may be interested in DIY Solar Panels
Diy Solar Energy
Previously, solar power or solar cell panels are just available in commercial areas and hardware stores. Nowadays, more and more people are trying DIY or do it yourself kits. You will have your own personal setup in only 1 day, provided you have a simple kit to begin with. Solar power may be accomplished right in your very own home, without the assistance of a professional. Make sure you keep to the instructional guide carefully to find the best results.
Building Your own personal Solar Power Generator
You should use parts which are available on the net or your local store. You can create a tiny solar power generator having a budget of only $ 200 to $ 300. This is fantastic for power failures and life outside the power company. The setup may also effectively power the modem, television, DC appliances, computer, cameras and lights. You can use this in cabins, archaeological digs, tents and camping trips. This is actually the ideal setup for those who happen to be undeveloped regions and countries.
Initial Steps
To start with, you have to make or buy your tiny solar panel. You can get a device rated at 12 volts or higher for only $ 100 in a marine supply store or RV store. Next, buy a battery. Experts recommend that you get rechargeable batteries from available green companies. Get any size of deep cycle 12 volt lead/acid or gel battery. You'll need the deep cycle battery for nonstop use. The type in the car can be a cranking battery, which is wonderful for starting engines. It's also possible to want to find bargains along with other discounted prices that may cost only around $ 50 to $ 60.
Next Steps
Have a battery box in places you will position the generator in. The therapy lamp may cost around $ 10. It is great for within the exposed terminals in the event you have kids inside the house. If you want to install the system in a cabin, pump shed or boat, you are able to skip this task. Buy a 12 volt DC meter. This will cost you around $ 25. Purchase a DC input. The triple inlet model is recommended. You can buy this for only $ 10 with a car parts store. The unit will probably be great for powering DC appliances like lights, hair dryers and floor cleaners.
Should you decide to power AC appliances, you'll need an inverter. The inverter converts the stored DC power in the battery straight into AC power for majority of household appliances. Measure the watts that you'll want. Cheap inverters of various sizes can be bought online too. Work with a drill to add the meter and DC input to the top region of this area.
Subsequently, use insulated wire to connect the meter to the wingnut terminals on the battery. Link the negative pole initially. Only handle a single wire at a time. Link the DC inlet straight towards the battery inside a similar fashion. Link the solar panel towards the battery exactly the same way. Shut the lid employing a bungee cord to help keep everything tight. Position the solar panel in the sunshine. It may need 5 to 8 hours to charge dead batteries. It is possible to power different devices like fans, lights and radios.
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Solar Thermal Energy
Solar thermal energy refers to using solar energy (the renewable energy generated from the sun) for thermal uses. This energy is completely renewable, which could solve worldwide energy problems. It is important to keep in mind that solar thermal energy generates a different kind of energy than photovoltaics. Solar thermal energy is harnessed through low, medium, and high solar collectors. Each applies the concept of thermal energy generation in various ways.
Low temperature collectors are flat plates, which are generally used for heating, cooling, ventilation, and process heating. Solar process heating is used to for hot water or space heating for large or commercial buildings. In the United States heating, ventilation, and air conditioning accounts for 25 to 50 percent of energy use. This large amount can be offset by instead using solar thermal energy. Thermal masses can be used to store energy collected from the sun during the day and is then able to release the energy during cooler periods, such as the evening. These thermal mass materials most often include stone, concrete, and water. An important aspect of using solar thermal energy is to consider the climate, daylight, and shading conditions. Without adequate sunlight, thermal energy does not work as well.
Medium temperature collectors are also flat plates, but instead are used for commercial and residential hot water heating. They are most often used for cooking. Temperatures can reach up to 350 degrees Celsius, which is more than adequate for cooking. Drying and pasteurization is also possible through the use of this form of solar collecting. The simplest form of medium solar cookers reaches temperatures between 50 and 100 degrees Celsius and is a basic box design. The thermal box material is heated from the sun throughout the day, creating the cooking temperatures.
High temperature collectors differ immensely from low and medium collectors, as they don't use plates. Instead, high temperature collectors use mirrors and lenses to concentrate sunlight. High temperature collectors often use a heat engine for their space heating. The efficiency of the heat engine increase with the temperature of the heat source. This is called concentrated solar power. This technique helps to lower the environmental impacts of conventional power usage. It is possible to generate temperatures up to 600 degrees Celsius with this technique. For higher temperatures steam turbines and gas turbines can be used. This form of collecting is generally used for electric power production.
Thermal heating is still currently used in the Middle East. A solar thermal chimney collects energy during the day and then released it as the day cools. Updrafts through the chimney pull the air through the building, creating heat. This technology has been around since Roman times.
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Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development programme and our commitment to see our employees' ideas travel and come to fruition.
Our commitment and your drive will meet and help unlock your own potential and push forward Shell's continuous innovation. We look for ways to reduce the environmental impact of our operations: our global pool of experts and the fact that our employees can tap into that diverse pool of expertise will help our commitment to supply Nigeria and beyond with our oil products.
The company's operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an oil mining lease area of around 30,000 square kilometres.
We are recruiting to fill the following vacant positions:
Maritime HSE Advisor
Job description
- Drive a project for effective Safety Management System (SMS) and / or HSSE Management System implementation by Shell companies in Nigeria maritime contractors in close liaison with pertinent stakeholders.
- Support all maritime Contract Holders within SEPCiN in implementing and maintaining contractor management processes in line with Shell HSSE & SP Control Framework and associated guidelines. Jointly develop implementation strategies for the "Green banding" framework and methodology.
- Implement processes to ensure that "Green banding" level of maritime contractors is sustainable. Monitor progress and provide feedback to Logistics and HSE Management Team at defined intervals.
- Provide necessary advice and support to contractors with the completion of OCIMF(Oil Companies International Maritime Forum), OVID(Offshore Vessel Inspection Database) OVMSA(Offshore Vessel Management System Self Assessment) and review of same. Develop and monitor (report) on contractor HSE plans on quarterly basis.
- Work with all maritime contractors along with appropriate contract holders to develop HSSE performance improvement plans; conduct monthly review of the effectiveness and provide feedback to Logistics and HSE Management Team; take remedial actions as necessary in close liaison with the contractors and key stakeholders
- Organise and present dedicated Marine HSE meetings and forum with Marine contractors, ensuring that minutes are produced in timely fashion, distributed and documented actions followed up to closure.
- Liaise with Project teams who use marine services with respect to their scheduled monthly HSE meeting in order to share HSE learning.
- Administer the Shell Learning From Incidents(LFI) programme for marine and function as sole focal point for all marine related safety alerts inward and outward. Transfer best practices from STASCO, other businesses units and the industry.
- Assist with and/or lead with marine incident investigation.
- Liaise with Kidney Island, Ogunu and Onne Marine Coordination Centre and other support teams for safe and efficient quayside operations.
- Contribute to the overall achievement of Maritime HSSE performance and "Goal Zero" objectives.
- Remain as the focal point for follow up and close out verification of maritime contractor audits / reviews.
- Conduct vessel visits (ride with the vessel) in accordance with the vessel visit plan and produce written visit reports.
- Provide professional maritime & HSSE advice to internal and external stakeholders as required.
- Provision of Maritime emergency response support.
- Develop and sustain internal and external relationships
Position Qualification/Relevant Experience
- Class 1 Deck or Engineer Officer with at least 7 years experience in oil Exploration & Production operation and marine transport operations.
- Experience on oil tankers or gas carriers is an advantage
- Experienced in all aspects of vessel compliance, inspection and maintenance.
- Knowledgeable of the STASCo Ship Quality Standards and OVID, OVMSA data base.
- In-depth knowledge and proficiency in development and maintenance of HSSE management systems / HSE Cases, Maritime Process Model, Group HSSE & SP Control Framework Transport Manual Maritime Safety.
- In-depth knowledge of marine safety regulations and guidelines
- Marine crisis and emergency response skills
- Communication skills in English both written and verbal
- Experienced in stakeholder engagement. Set up and provide measurable improvement in contractor HSE oversight.
- Working experience in a multi-disciplinary team/environment will be an added advantage .
Marine Terminal Officer/Pilot
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- Provide experienced pilotage, berthing and loading master services to SPDC and SNEPCo for the marine operations of the Bonny and Forcados terminals and SeaEagle and Bonga FPSO.
- Ensure safe, efficient and cost effective crude oil export operations, including management of line boats and crew boats, SPM operations and crude oil loading operations in compliance with Group and International Standards and Guidelines.
- Ensure safe, efficient and cost effective terminal and FPSO marine operations, crude storage, loading operations including infield tugboat and crew boat services, mooring operations, cargo documentation, proper planning of inward and outward clearing of tankers.
- Assist with management of all maritime risks of the terminals and FPSOs, including crude storage and handling, ballasting and hull stresses, tank cleaning and hull integrity checks, safe FPSO mooring.
- Ensure safe execution of all in field marine operations within the 500 meter exclusion zone. Maintain SAR(Search and Rescue) and stand-by capabilities.
- Manage weekly and monthly routine maintenance of the SPM(Single Point Mooring Buoy) and monitor SPM integrity.
- Skill to lead, prepare and apply HSSE Risk Management
- Understand, execute and improve Upstream maritime operations and marine assurance processes
- Ability to investigate and learn from Marine HSSE incidents
- Manage maritime emergency response
- First Class Deck Certificate of Competency (Master Mariner) or equivalent.
- Oil Tanker or LNG tanker experience of at least 7 years and experience in tanker management in a senior role. Passed on site pilot training program with excellent result.
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- Experienced in working with tugs and SPM maintenance with A-frame. Passed oil spill response training. Qualified and experienced pilot in West African offshore waters and terminals.
- Sound marine professional with good understanding tanker handling.
- Sound knowledge of tanker loading operations, Q+Q measurements and cargo documentation. Experience of establishing port operating procedures and working closely with government authorities.
- Good interpersonal and negotiating skills
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If you are in search of a professional and modern venue to host your upcoming networking event, seminar, or company launch, then our brand new Richmond location is the ideal space for you. Configurable to meet various space demands and extendable to accommodate different sized groups, our event space is conveniently booked through our online calendar. Hourly bookings are available and does not require any membership to reserve. High speed Internet access is provided to you during your event, and a flat screen display can be provided for your presentations.
Our building has ample free parking available to you and your guests. A short drive from YVR International Airport, our waterfront location is a refreshing ten minute walk from Richmond's Bridgeport Skytrain Station, and is equipped with bike storage for those that are biking to your event.
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Filming the new TV advert for De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) proved an emotional experience for one of its stars, DMU graduate Jessica Okoro.
It got Jessica thinking about her higher education journey, which saw her diagnosed with dyslexia and launch a pioneering business to teach young people about maths and science.
Her story epitomises the advert's theme of 'Dare To Do' – as the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science student had to push herself to break down barriers to learning.
She's glad she did, as not only did Jessica graduate this summer but she is also expanding her BeScience STEM business, which has already inspired around 4,000 youngsters at creative learning sessions.
These involve Jessica and a team of volunteers holding pop-up workshops in shopping centres and libraries, where young people and their families are encouraged to take part in fun science, technology, engineering and mathematics-based activities.
The sessions give youngsters a taste of what's available to them in their homes and gardens, and include simple, hands-on experiments that they can do back at home.
Jessica said: "I'm so proud of BeScience STEM and everyone that's been on the journey with us.
"During filming I started thinking of the really good moments, and the moments we were really stressed out.
"We've taken a risk and succeeded."
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Jessica credits DMU with helping her to achieve her potential.
She said: "The biggest thing they've done is helping me with my dyslexia. They did the test and I got support straightaway."
Jessica's story, one of seven in the TV advert featuring DMU students, involved giving a short, powerful presentation. After a close-up of her peeping from the wings to look at the audience, she had to mentally prepare for her presentation.
On set, Jessica gave an engaging talk, transporting the audience back to her school days and the moment her teacher was asking her to spell 'angle', but she struggled.
She said: "At university I've had moments where I feel I'm not good enough and when I get a not-so-good-grade it reminds me of that moment, but I've become more confident.
"It's been a life-changing education."
Jessica developed her business to help young people overcome similar challenges and has even presented evidence in Parliament to help shape how children are taught STEM subjects in school.
She won a package of support with DMU's Pitch2Win competition, run by the university's Enterprise Team to help kick-start or develop a business idea. This will enable her to concentrate on her business over the coming year.
Jessica wanted to be involved with the TV advert as it was an "exciting opportunity to share BeScience and my dyslexic journey".
The filming saw her once again step out of her comfort zone.
Jessica said: "It was really nerve-racking and exciting at the same time.
"The team, such as Max the director, have been amazing. I really enjoyed working with them.
"Max and I have our own handshake now and just having that moment with him and other members of the team, I just feel like I'm part of a family.
"When the TV advert comes out I'm going to be really nervous because of how nervous I was during the filming, but it's going to be really exciting seeing how I look and how the audience were responding to what I was saying."
DMU was rated as number 1 for graduate employability and in the top three for teaching excellence in a preliminary study of teaching quality by Times Higher Education magazine and this scene in the advert represents a young person stepping in to the professional environment.
We encourage students to defy convention and to be entrepreneurial through designated support for start-up businesses and funding opportunities for those who want to develop their own business, such as our Innovation Centre and regular Pitch2Win competition.
Although it isn't clear in the advert, the talk is about dyslexia, a personal challenge that Jessica faced and has received support for throughout her studies.
DMU has a dedicated student support team to provide academic support, disability support and advice on a range of topics including health and wellbeing.
Our Centre for Accessibility Needs has recently been launched help with the Disabled Students' Allowance process and our support services have been commended by students.
At DMU there is always something to do or see, check out our events for yourself.
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General Conference Session Update
VP, son of former president, to serve five-year term
Ted N. C. Wilson, a vice president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and the son of a former church president, was today elected to serve as president of the 16.3-million member global Protestant denomination.
Wilson was appointed by the church's 246-member Nominating Committee and confirmed by the General Conference Session delegation, which is an international body of 2,410 appointed members and the highest governing body in the church.
Wilson replaces Jan Paulsen, who has served as president since 1999.
The appointment took place at the church's 59th General Conference Session, being held at the Georgia Dome and adjacent World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Wilson, 60 years old, was elected as a general vice president of the Adventist Church in 2000 during the General Conference Session in Toronto. His 36 years of denominational service include administrative and executive posts in the Mid-Atlantic United States, Africa and Russia.
Wilson began his church career as a pastor in 1974 in the church's Greater New York Conference. He served as an assistant director and then director of Metropolitan Ministries there from 1976 to 1981. He went on to serve in the church's then Africa-Indian Ocean Division, based in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, until 1990. There he served as a departmental director and later as executive secretary, the second highest officer.
Following his post in West Africa, he served at the church's world headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, as an associate secretary for two years before accepting the position of president of the church's Euro-Asia Division in Moscow, Russia, from 1992 to 1996. Wilson then came back to the United States to serve as president of the Review and Herald Publishing Association in Hagerstown, Maryland, until his election as a General Conference vice president in 2000.
An ordained minister, Wilson holds a doctorate degree in religious education from New York University, a master of divinity degree from Andrews University and a master of science degree in public health from Loma Linda University's School of Public Health.
Wilson is married to Nancy Louise Vollmer Wilson, a physical therapist. The couple has three daughters.
Wilson is the son of former General Conference president Neal C. Wilson, who served in the post from 1979 to 1990.
Wilson is expected to address a press conference this afternoon.
Of Adventist world church membership, roughly one-third resides in Africa, while another one-third lives in South America and Central America. There are about 1.1 million Adventists in the United States, where the denomination was established in 1863.
The Adventist Church operates the largest Protestant network of schools and hospitals worldwide. The church also runs disaster response and development programs through the Adventist Development and Relief Agency International. It also sponsors a religious freedom forum, having established in 1893 what is now the International Religious Liberty Association.
The General Conference Session, held every five years, is an international spiritual gathering and business session to elect leaders and vote on proposed changes to the Church Manual and Constitution. Session runs through July 3.
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I Made and Tried This Build Its Really Cool
one Target High Nuke Damage (( Distraction ))
with This Build You Can Handle Mid alone in The start While Playing Safe Until You Are Level 6 Then You Can Rush The Enemy
As Spells i Chose Ignite And Heal
heal For survive And Ignite Help a lot Against Healers and Ofcurse Help In Damage
As Runes i Chose magic Penetration and Health and Ability Power Runes , Those Dose Make You Survive Early In The Game and Make some Nice Damage at The Start and It Well Grants To You a lot Of HP While Leveling
As Mastery
Offense : 21 For Maximum out Put Damage
Defense : 9 , Actually You Can Change some if you Want Here , I took 1 Point In healing cooldown Reduce and 3 Points In Magic Resistance and 4 in Evasoin and Finally 1 in Nimbleness , But u can Remove The Last 4 and Put Them in Increase Armor But i Recommend it as it is
As Ability Leveling Sequence :
Mark Of The assassin : Is Very Important it Dose Increases Your next Melee Attack So Finish it Fast
Twilight Shroud : Dose Make Your Enemy Stay away From You @ The Start and also affect The Resistance so always keep Useing it In Running From one or Running To a Victim
Crescent Slash : its a waist of your Power against Champions if You Level it First
Shadow Dance : This ability Dose Very Nice Damage and Remember That you Can use it While Running From Others also
Items Sequence
Start with 2x Health Potion and Boots Of Speed Then Do it as it is From Up To Down and keep in your mind that if you Dont Have Enough Gold To Buy The Item Buy a minor Item From The Tree of that item
Well i think Thats it and we are Done :)
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Major News and Events of 11 October 2014
What Happened on 11 October 2014
Mark Zuckerberg visited Chandauli in Rajasthan, a remote but first cyber village in India
Children's Right Activist Kailash Satyarthi wins Noble Peace Price 2014
Former CM of Haryana Om Prakash Chautala likely to surrender today
Infosys founder Murthy declines chairman emeritus post
Ishant Sharma replaced injured Mohit Sharma in India-West Indies ODI series
Near about 1.1 lakh people in five coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh have been shifted to a safer place because of cyclone Hudhud that is likely to make landfall near Visakhapatnam by Sunday afternoon. Though government has taken mandatory steps to evacuate 5,14,725 people but asked the Army and the Navy personnel for rescue and relief task. Satellite images of the course of the Hudhud will be provided by Isro. Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu is also discussing the situation with top officials.
The Facebook chief executive officer and founder Mark Zuckerberg met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and many other dignitaries. Apart from his high profile meeting Mark also visited a place named Chandauli which is a remote hamlet in Rajasthan but the first minorities cyber village in India. Mark interacted with youth and kids at Chandauli. The training center has 20 laptops, a printer, a projector, a camera and a Xerox machine. Training center teach basic computers and Internet operation to the students and also educate them about google, YouTube and email.
Indian children's rights activist Kailash Satyarthi has been awarded the Nobel Peace Price 2014. He dedicated his award to the nation and children in slavery. As per media reports, he said that this award is an honour not only to him but to the entire nation and children whose voices were always unheard. The award shows that a common person in India can also get popular, he added. Satyarthi till date has freed almost 83,000 children from more than 144 countries. He is the first Indian to have won the prize and share it with Pakistani child activist Malala Yousafzai.
It is expected that Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala will surrender to Tihar jail authorities today as his bail has been cancelled by the Delhi High Court. The Court has also put a ban on him to to be a part of any kind of campaign. Chautala was granted an interim bail on May 21, 2013 for illness. Since then he has been actively holding rallies and campaigning for Haryana assembly elections. The Court has asked the Tihar jail authorities to take Chautala to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) if required.
Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy has turned down the position of the chairman emeritus of Infosys. Backing his decision he added that it is right not to accept the offer to avert any perceived conflicts and this is in tune with the high corporate governance standards of the company. In a letter to board, the company's founder has requested the board to declassify him as promoter and asked for an appropriate classification. Former Infosys board member V Balakrishnan called the promoter-classification unique in Indian history.
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I bought this white blazer from Tobi on a whim and I always find a different outfit to wear it with. This time I paired with my new pink skirt. I spotted this little pink skater skirt for only $5 and knew I wanted to wear it with my white blazer and a cropped top I bought at Ross a few months ago. I've been looking for a colored bottom to wear the crop top with for some time but because it's a crop top I wanted something higher at the waist and this skirt is perfect! Check the three different ways I've worn my white blazer below.
What I'm Wearing:
White Blazer – $39 from Tobi.com (also seen here & here)
Cropped Top – $7.99 from Ross
Pink Skater Skirt $5 from Papaya
Caged Heels – $30 from a local boutique in Tampa
Clutch (also seen here) c/o meet mark
Earrings c/o meet mark


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Classic / British English (Available February 2008) Robinson Crusoe is at sea when there is a great storm. His ship goes down, and his friends die. The sea throws Crusoe onto a beach. He is on an island. But which island? Are there other people on it? And are they friendly? What will Crusoe do now?


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Inexpensive wedding cakes that are naked are not at all naughty, infact they are the complete opposite and when done well they look gorgeous. They are my latest favorite wedding cake!
By naked I mean that the wedding cake has no icing and very little decoration. They work for a back to nature wedding and also for couples that like to be a bit different. However I am sure they will be more the norm as more couples see them. They look that good.
The funny thing is that they are a cake that you have seen before! Just think afternoon tea with a big touch of glamor!
Here are my favorites;
This really is a style of wedding cake that you could make yourself.
This fab cake above is a Vegan wedding cake by Vegan Feast Catering and looks stunning! It is a Mocha Almond Fudge Avocado Cake, which just goes to show how unique your wedding cake can be.


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Curse of the Golden Flower
Tang Dynasty ceremonial wear, as seen in sculptures and porcelain, provided the jumping-off point for Yee Chung Man's flamboyant costume design. "The Tang Dynasty was not that exaggerated," he says. "(Zhang Yimou) pushed me to the extreme." Layered, sequined, patterned and golden, the emperor's dragon robe and the queen's phoenix robe featured in the finale took approximately 40 artisans two months to construct.
The Devil Wears Prada
Though the movie required hundreds of outfits, Patricia Field did very little background research, relying instead on a tried-and-true triangular formula: "At one point is the actor, another point is the character and the third point is wardrobe," she explains. "My research was to read the script and understand who these characters were." It didn't hurt that Field has been in the fashion business since 1966.
Sharen Davis referenced archival photos, fashion magazines and footage of "American Bandstand" and Motown TV specials to spin a fashion-forward vision of the '60s and '70s. The female singers' looks pay homage to the Supremes, Cher and designer Mary Quant; men's attire filters James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gaye, Al Green and Prince. "Most of the looks were already imbedded in my head," the former background vocalist says.
Marie Antoinette
Known as the go-to designer for period perfect, Milena Canonero studied portraits of the deposed queen, then narrowed down her selection to designs and materials that embodied Marie Antoinette's personality and captured the emotional journey helmer Sofia Coppola sought to portray. Period patterns were updated and fabric colors brightened to appear brand new, as they would have looked during Marie's time.
The Queen
Researching the British royal family, Consolata Boyle's task wasn't a question of where to find information, but what to use. "There is an unending amount of source material," she says. "You need to sift through it and reject a lot or you could be overwhelmed." Hierarchies, traditions and dress codes had to be considered at all times, though Boyle says her goal was to get to the living, breathing people behind the edifice.


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No other homegroup computers are... [Theory]
Hi all!
I'm trying to make the most out of the Windows 7 features concerning networking and resource management and I'm curious as to if anyone else can verify the behaviour of the Homegroup accessibility issues I'm having, namely;
The message "No other homegroup computers are currently available" may show up if you have not logged in to any other computers within the homegroup.
The important part here; logged in. Because my boxes are powered on, I've made sure of that. But they're not necessarily logged in with an account yet and this seem to affect discovery of computers within a homegroup.
Perhaps this is common knowledge because I did search for this issue and didn't find an answer but I'd like to get some kind of second opinion from you others who are getting on with Windows 7.
Thank you in advance!
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If you keep getting that error message than try this.
Clear some files from here and restart and see if the issue persits..
If you have an XP machine in the Homegroup then things probably won't work correctly.
If you are having problem sharing with the XP machine in a work group this fix might help.
To resolve this issue, set the value of the restrictanonymous registry entry to 0. To do this, follow these steps:
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|05 Feb 2010
Ok, thanks for filling me in. I'm doing tests on different levels and while I do have an XP machine on my network, these tests I've done involve only Windows 7 computers. I'll try and clean the directory you suggested, on all my computers and see how it turns out.
|My System Specs
|08 Feb 2010
If you keep getting that error message than try this.
Clear some files from here and restart and see if the issue persits..
If you have an XP machine in the Homegroup then things probably won't work correctly.
If you are having problem sharing with the XP machine in a work group this fix might help.
To resolve this issue, set the value of the restrictanonymous registry entry to 0. To do this, follow these steps:
|My System Specs
|08 Feb 2010
Until you remove the XP machine from the Homegroup then sharing with Homegroups probably won't work right for you. If you are running a mixed OP system network then you need to use the Workgroup networking option and set it up like in this tutorial.
Sharing files and printers with different versions of Windows - Help & How-to - Microsoft Windows
Networking home computers running different versions of Windows
Also if none of the Homegroup machines are signed in then you will get that message also. I'm not too sure on the registry setting aspect of your question, that is just a fix for the problem you described.
|My System Specs
|25 Apr 2010
Windows 7, Ubuntu
I experience the same
I experience the same. If no one is logged in, then the PC is not visible in the homegroup.
And I don't have XP machines in it. How the **** could one have XP machines in a homegroup anyways?
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Joseph Hibbeln, M.D.
Laboratory of Membrane Biochemistry and Biophysics; Section of Nutritional Neuroscience
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Research Topics
Areas of research focus include clinical treatment and prevention trials in alcoholism, substance abuse disorders, postpartum depression, suicide, and violence. Other areas of interest include lipid biochemistry, epidemiology and public health policy.
CAPT Joseph Hibbeln, M.D., USPHS is a Clinical Investigator and is the Acting Chief of the LMBB/SNN at NIAAA. He received his M.D. at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed his residency in Psychiatry at the University of California at Los Angeles. Dr. Hibbeln has been the principal investigator of numerous studies at the NIH Clinical Center over the past 20 years. He has participated in extensive international collaborative clinical trials of omega-3 fatty acids for the prevention of suicide, postpartum depression, and violence. He is a primary collaborator in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children, Bristol, UK, examining the residual effect of nutritional insufficiencies in pregnancy in childhood neurodevelopmental outcomes and relevant gene-nutrient interactions. Dr. Hibbeln was one of the first investigators to draw attention to the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in psychiatric disorders.
Selected Publications
Lewis MD, Hibbeln JR, Johnson JE, Lin YH, Hyun DY, Loewke JD. Suicide deaths of active-duty US military and omega-3 fatty-acid status: a case-control comparison. J Clin Psychiatry. 2011;72(12):1585-90.
Ramsden CE, Zamora D, Majchrzak-Hong S, Faurot KR, Broste SK, Frantz RP, Davis JM, Ringel A, Suchindran CM, Hibbeln JR. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73). BMJ. 2016;353:i1246.
Hibbeln JR, Davis JM, Steer C, Emmett P, Rogers I, Williams C, Golding J. Maternal seafood consumption in pregnancy and neurodevelopmental outcomes in childhood (ALSPAC study): an observational cohort study. Lancet. 2007;369(9561):578-85.
Blasbalg TL, Hibbeln JR, Ramsden CE, Majchrzak SF, Rawlings RR. Changes in consumption of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in the United States during the 20th century. Am J Clin Nutr. 2011;93(5):950-62.
Alvheim AR, Malde MK, Osei-Hyiaman D, Lin YH, Pawlosky RJ, Madsen L, Kristiansen K, Frøyland L, Hibbeln JR. Dietary linoleic acid elevates endogenous 2-AG and anandamide and induces obesity. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2012;20(10):1984-94.
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Here is a list of businesses that will be having special offers this Small Business Saturday. Please contact the businesses directly for more information on their offerings.
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With the lockout now a distant memory, the NFL season kicks off the week of Sept. 11, which can only mean one thing — it's fantasy-football selection time.
Fantasy teams from all over the city will meet with the urgency of a political summit in wartime to draft their dream teams in hopes of winning bragging rights and, in some cases, a hearty purse.
Grab your laptop, do your homework and huddle up in one of these football-friendly bars, where they're glad to offer grand group rates and free Wi-Fi — or serve you beer and leave you alone.
Equal-opportunity end zone
Snap, 248 W. 14th St.; 646-350-0539, snapsportsbar.com
Sitting at the mouth of the Meatpacking District, this spacious sports bar was a welcome addition to its fancier neighbors to the west when it opened last year. With plush leather booths and vintage-inspired wallpaper dotted with sports-player graphics, its upscale vibe has hosted some fantasy teams of the fairer sex — most recently, the Hot Girl Fantasy Football League.
"A lot of the reason we started the league was because our boyfriends and husbands were in leagues," says 30-year-old co-commissioner Casie Attardi, who hosted her draft at Snap last week.
Best bet: Reserve the back room for three hours (for up to 20 people) for $360. That deal includes two dozen sliders, three dozen wings, three baskets of fries and four pitchers of Coors. Big leaguers willing to drop $100 a head will score a three-hour open bar and unlimited sliders, wings and fries for up to a dozen people. If you're not playing, pints are $7 and pitchers are $21.
Extra point: Bringing in a $100-a-person party will get your fantasy commissioner a $100 Snap gift certificate to use on a future visit. (Maybe you can get your league leader to share.)
Testosterone touchdown
Brother Jimmy's, 181 Lexington Ave.; 212-779-7427, brotherjimmys.com
This Southern barbecue joint, with locations all over the city, is like a virtual factory for all things pigskin — both on the field and on the grill. This specific location, in the middle of frat-tastic Murray Hill, already has a whopping 98 fantasy-football parties booked in its semi-private lower-level area, but other Jimmy's locations may have more room.
Best bet: The basic Fantasy Draft Package, for $25 per person, includes three hours of unlimited Bud or Bud Light drafts, hot wings, rib tips and hush puppies. Pony up $50 each for the Full Fantasy Draft Package, which includes a three-hour open bar, hot wings, nachos, mini-burgers, rib tips and pulled pork. If you're not playing, pints are $5.50 to $6.50; pitchers are $18 to $22.
Extra point: Rush the boozy zone and order the $20, 64-ounce Swamp Water Cocktail. It comes in a fishbowl!
Gridiron gourmand
Pour George Sports Bar & Restaurant, 35 W. Eighth St.; 212-253-2999, pourgeorge.com
Capitalizing on the demand for a more refined sports bar, this new, handsomely appointed West Village pub is heavy on décor. The menu, by Josh Eden of Shorty's, will satisfy the pickiest picker, while the comfy, clubby banquettes, working fireplace and mug shots of athletes cheekily hanging in the bathrooms make it feel like your rich buddy's crash pad.
Don't let the swanky digs fool you; with eight big-screen TVs and a 92-inch projection screen (which can be wired to fantasy-football fans' laptops), this place is set up for some serious selections.
Best bet: For $75 a person, you get two hours of draft-day draughts such as Brooklyn Lager, Ommegang and Sierra Nevada Bigfoot, plus bottomless hot wings, sliders, cod fritters and chili dogs. If you're not playing, pints are $6.
Extra point: Whiskey lovers will feel right at home with owner George Garrity's extensive selection of 50 varieties of the tasty liquor.
Baller blitz
The Hill, 416 Third Ave.; 212-481-1712, thehillny.com
Parties are seated in a sleek, private, glassed-in area overlooking the bar below, so it's easy for every fantasy-league fanatic to feel like an NFL general manager. "It's become very fantasy-football-friendly — places take on a life of their own," says Hill owner Matt Shendell, surrounded by 11 TVs. Estimating his bar gets as many fantasy-football watchers as it does conventional football viewers, Shendell notes, "It's not people screaming for the Jets and the Giants anymore."
Best bet: For $20 per person, it's all-you-can-eat-and-drink wings, chicken fingers, well drinks, Yuenglings and Bud Lights. If you're not playing, pints are $5 to $6, pitchers $17 to $23. Beer tubes — 100-ounce bongs — are $36 to $48. The Hill fills up quickly, so booking in advance is recommended.
Extra point: Sit outdoors, under the awning, on warm days. There's room for a dozen or so, and the TVs inside are still visible.
Wine warehouse
The Kettle Black, 8622 Third Ave., Bay Ridge, Brooklyn; 718-680-7862, kettleblackbar.com
Nestled on the bustling strip of watering holes in Brooklyn's Bay Ridge, this sudsy stalwart is decked out in sports memorabilia — lots of Brooklyn Dodgers items, natch, but also Giants Super Bowl pictures and more — and 17 flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.
The family-owned bar has a welcoming neighborhood vibe, but wing nuts flock to The Kettle Black for its menu of 14 wing flavors, ranging from standard Buffalo to a Jameson-infused variety.
Best bet: "We do a wing-and-draft special for the parties that book here," says manager Chris King. For $40, fantasy attendees can slurp all-you-can-drink draft offerings of Guinness, Bass, Stella, Original Sin cider and Kettle Black American Ale. Add plates of wings, and it's a party.
Extra point: Ladies who have their eye on the ball will love the crowd of local firemen who frequent the bar.


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ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — The number of Mississippi homeowners ensnarled in foreclosure dropped during the first quarter of 2011, although lenders still seized 594 properties, a national foreclosure tracking firm said today.
For January-through-March, 1,083 properties in the state were hit by some kind of foreclosure-related action, ranging from an initial default notice to outright repossession, Irvine, Calif.-based RealtyTrac said. Those notices hit one in every 1,184 housing units in Mississippi, ranking the state 46th in the United States.
The number of overall actions was down 43 percent from the fourth quarter of 2010 and 20 percent from the first quarter of 2010, RealtyTrac said.
Nationally, foreclosure-related actions were taken against 681,153 properties during the first quarter — one in every 191 housing units — with 215,046 repossessions, RealtyTrac said. The U.S. figure dropped 14.7 percent from the fourth quarter and 26.9 percent from the first quarter of 2010.
RealtyTrac chief executive James Saccacio said that although U.S. activity fell to a three-year low, an increase in foreclosure activity could occur as lenders refile paperwork that was questioned legally last year. Saccacio warned of a "shadow inventory" of homes where borrowers are behind in their payments, but have yet to show up in foreclosure figures.
Aggravating the situation are declining home prices, weak buyer demand and tight credit, he said.
Among the 211 metropolitan areas ranked by RealtyTrac:
• Gulfport-Biloxi recorded 179 first-quarter foreclosure actions, affecting one in every 613 housing units. That figure was up 2.3 percent from the fourth quarter of 2010, but down 51.5 percent from the first quarter of 2010. Gulfport-Biloxi ranked 179th in RealtyTrac's metro count.
• Jackson had 334 foreclosure actions in the first quarter, hitting one in every 674 housing units. That was down 68.5 percent from the fourth quarter of 2010, but up 9.5 percent from the first quarter of 2010. Jackson ranked 180th on the metro list.
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ELOY, Ariz. – Colombian musician Juanes and singer John Legend met immigrants at a detention center in Arizona before performing a show for a small crowd on a street outside the facility.
The Grammy winners each played two songs separately and one duet as the crowd of about 100 people sang along.
Their appearance was meant to draw attention to the plight of immigrants.
Juanes played the guitar and Legend piano atop a mini stage on a tow truck parked across the street from the detention center in Eloy with an empty desert field as a backdrop. People in the crowd held large signs and chanted "Si Se Puede" and "Not one more deportation."