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Websites for Pfizer's smoking cessation drug Chantix, erectile dysfunction drugs Cialis, marketed by Eli Lilly, and Pfizer's Viagra were the top three online branded pharma product portals driving offline consumer prescription requests, a new study shows.
The product site rankings were based on an online consumer research study of 5,112 US adults conducted by market research firm Manahattan Research.
"Having the most unique visitors is no longer the ultimate goal of a successful pharmaceutical product site," said Manhattan Research president Mark Bard in a statement. "Brand teams and agencies are being challenged to demonstrate the economic and strategic value created by these online destinations—beyond the raw number of visitors or page views."The study also found that the top activities consumers currently conduct on product sites are researching side effect information and reading educational information about the condition treated by the product, said Meredith Abreu Ressi, Manhattan Research VP, research. "Two areas of unmet demand or future interest include the ability to compare differing features of products within a therapeutic category as well as cost information or discounts/coupons," she added.


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We have had a feature-light Windows 8 "developer preview" to try out since last September, and if my fingers are accurate, that is about six months. Later this month (or early next) Microsoft is expected to release a test version to the public.
This is good news all around. The broad public will get to pound on this thing, offering valuable feedback and having fun in the process.
It also marks a milestone. IT and developers can handle early code. The rest are willing to test unfinished software, but don't want to fight the program just to get simple stuff done.
That means this new test version should be what we all used to call a beta before Microsoft came up with a gaggle of confusing and self-indulgent names for test software (whatever happened to alpha, beta and released?).
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#google for "Indian grandmother", the first image you get is the one you see to the right. It is also a lovely answer to the question "what is in it for me" after it has been suggested that people contribute to Wikipedia.
This answer is actually used for real and can be read on the India mailing list. I am sure this Indian grandmother is happy with her Indian grandson.


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Science fires up the kids
THE love is spreading at Murwillumbah High School.
A love of science is seeing interest grow among primary children through a program that has seen more than 300 students visit the school.
The science transition program for primary schools is attracting a throng of followers, Kerri Turnbull, the program co-ordinator said.
The science teacher said the initiative that she started two years ago has seen students from five local primary schools and it continues to attract more interest each year.
"I was inspired to start the program because of a love for science and as a mother of two primary school students," she said.
"I really wanted to support primary schools to access the specialised science experience that is built into the high school curriculum.
"Topics such as volcanoes, cells and microscopes, skeletal system, digestive system and immune systems come to life for the students with the hands-on learning style that is adopted in the lessons.
"It's especially worthwhile when a child who has visited one of my classes approaches me excitedly in the supermarket with their parent to say hello and tell me how much they enjoyed the program."
The most recent school to visit was Sathya Sai Primary School.
Principal at Sathya Sai primary school Leelah Broughton said she was very grateful that the opportunity was available to her students, particularly their exposure to the authentic setting of a science lab and the specialised teaching.
"We like to get our younger students involved, as well as our older students so they can have an early positive experience of high school," she said.
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* LME has made proposal to enhance existing phone method
* Exchange could use its open outcry floor for silver fix
* Third alternative makes use of its electronic platform (Adds details, quotes, background)
By Clara Denina and Eric Onstad
LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - The London Metal Exchange (LME), competing to offer a replacement for the London silver benchmark, said on Monday it could offer three alternatives including an enhanced telephone-based process and an option for open-outcry price setting.
The 117-year-old London silver price benchmark - or fix - will cease on Aug. 14, its operator - London Silver Market Fixing Limited - said last month, as regulatory scrutiny of price-setting intensifies across markets.
"We are very interested in playing a greater role in the silver and gold markets," LME Chief Executive Garry Jones said.
The LME, owned by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd , had already proposed an alternative to the current telephone-based method, with better auditing and compliance.
This would include an independent chairman from the LME pricing committee, LME executives told a presentation in London.
Matthew Chamberlain, head of business development at the LME said that the market's initial concern was the lack of a benchmark pricing mechanism for silver when the existing system is dismantled on Aug. 15.
The LME would be prepared to offer any one of its three solutions by Aug. 15, depending on what the market prefers, he said.
A ring-based solution came from strong industry demand, but there may be difficulty in finding sufficient liquidity, he added.
"The challenge is to make sure there is sufficient ring representation in the silver ring as in the base metals ring."
Silver market players are in favour of an electronic, auction-based system for setting a benchmark price, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) said earlier this month.
Chamberlain said this electronic solution was the "most difficult to achieve in such a short period of time".
The LME would use its electronic platform LME Select, which is already available to LBMA market makers such as JPMorgan and Societe Generale, as they are already involved in base metals.
He said the exchange was working to get "everything ready by mid-July for the market to test".
The fix is set every day at noon by HSBC, Deutsche Bank and Scotiabank, which get together over the telephone to work out the price at which their customers are willing to buy and sell the metal.
The move to disband the silver fix came after Deutsche Bank, a member of the gold and silver fix for two decades, failed to attract a buyer after putting its seats up for sale in January.
The LME and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) both said last month they were working with the LBMA and the precious metals industry to find an electronic-based solution to the silver fix when the system is disbanded.
They are joined by eight other companies interested in administering the silver price benchmark, the LBMA said on its website.
Two sources involved in the talks said the list includes Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), which has been running the LIBOR benchmark since February. The exchange declined to comment.
The LBMA will decide which proposal is adopted. All 10 will be presented at a seminar to market members on June 20, sources said, although the association said it will short-list the best proposals beforehand.
Members of the association, which include the current fixers and other large bullion-trading banks such as JPMorgan and UBS, would also provide feedback on the proposals at the seminar, the LBMA said. (Reporting by Eric Onstad and Clara Denina; Writing by Susan Thomas; Editing by Veronica Brown, Mark Potter and David Evans)


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A trio of Chicago alderman is taking on the scourge of bedbugs in the city, suggesting fines for landlords who fail to eradicate the pests.
A proposed ordinance declaring bedbugs "a public nuisance" is set for a hearing Tuesday at a joint meeting of the City Council Health and Housing committees. The measure would make landlords responsible for hiring licensed professionals to get rid of any bedbug infestations. Those who fail to comply would face fines of up to $1,000 a day.


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Bob Lord is a producer, composer, bassist and CEO of PARMA Recordings, the New Hampshire-based audio production house and parent company of the Navona, Ravello, Big Round, MMC, Capstone, and Ansonica Records label imprints. He was named one of Musical America's "30 Professionals of the Year: Key Influencers 2015."
Formed in 2008 to present contemporary classical, jazz, experimental music and more, PARMA features work by artists such as GRAMMY Award winners Richard Stoltzman and New York Polyphony, Pulitzer Prize winners Yehudi Wyner, Lewis Spratlan, and Donald Martino, former New York Philharmonic concertmaster Glenn Dicterow, and Pete Townshend of The Who, among others. The company's music can be heard in products and projects from ABC, CBS, Microsoft, C-SPAN, HBO, Nintendo, Showtime, PBS, and more.
In 1996 he co-founded the acclaimed recording and touring experimental rock trio Dreadnaught (described by a reviewer as "Zappa meets Yes at Willie Nelson's BBQ") and since 2005 has been the Music Director for the New Hampshire Public Radio series Writers on a New England Stage at The Music Hall in Portsmouth NH. In 2005 he composed the music for NHPR's morning show "The Exchange," which still features the composition every day.
As of this writing Lord has more than 400 recording and production credits on his resume, including the 2016 release ABRAZO: THE HAVANA SESSIONS, one of the very first projects recorded and produced by an American music company in Cuba since the opening of diplomatic relations. He is a member of the Board of Trustees of The Music Hall and on the Advisory Board of the Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra.


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Global insurance broker Willis Group Holdings announced Monday the formation of FINEX Global, a new division that will incorporate all of Willis' existing London-based Financial, Executive Risk and Professional Liability business.
FINEX was formed in London in 2004 as part of Global Specialties, which includes Willis' global businesses of Aerospace, Marine, Energy and Financial Solutions, along with the International businesses of Construction and Global Markets International.
The new business unit will be headed up by CEO Antonio Tosti, who will report to Roland Avery, Chairman of FINEX Global. The business will include the FINEX Professional Risks, FINEX International and FINEX M&A teams in London, representing some 250 Associates.
In his role as CEO, Tosti, formerly Managing Director, FINEX International, will be responsible for the Financial Institutions, D&O, Professional Indemnity, Medical Malpractice and M&A businesses. Tosti also will work closely with FINEX leaders throughout the world to ensure the support, coordination and development of Willis' FINEX business outside North America and the UK.
Commenting on the new unit, Avery said, "With a $42 billion premium spend on Financial Lines insurance globally and continued premium growth in these sectors, there is a huge opportunity for us to expand market share. By combining these three highly successful and professional teams into FINEX Global, our ability to work with and support clients and colleagues around the world will be significantly enhanced."
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I commend The Courant for publishing the article "Honoring Charlotte, Rewarding Kindness" [Feb. 20, CTNow]. Please continue to publish stories that highlight kindness.
Acts of kindness should be part of all school curriculums, beginning in preschool and continuing through high school. Promoting kindness is one way to combat bullying and exposure to real or simulated violence in some childrens' lives.
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Non-denominational. Distinctively Christian in philosophy but not tied to any particular protestant denomination, BCS serves families from over 100 churches throughout the region and around the world.
For Every Student. Our population includes students from preschool through 12th grade who have been gifted differently. As a result, our comprehensive curricular and co-curricular program includes fine, graphic, and performance arts, athletics, student senate, AP courses and an integrated service program.
Diverse. Students come to school from various parts of King and Snohomish counties and from different socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. Over fifty international students attend BCS while living with home-stay families. The student body is 67.8% Caucasian; 23.16% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1.13% African American; .85% Hispanic; 6.21% other.
Sought-after. For over 60 years, families have looked to BCS to serve their families' educational needs. As a result, current enrollment for Preschool to 12th grade is over 1100 students.
Accessible. BCS transportation system buses students to our Senior High (Grades 9-12) & Junior High (Grades 7-8) campus, two Elementary schools and three Preschools. Tailored resources and services for students with different learning needs, counselors on every campus, AP Courses, integrated Science and Math courses, and a robust financial aid and scholarship program better ensures that BCS is a place for all students.
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I've been working in an in-house design team for more than four years now and like any designer I'm drawn to opportunities to design for different types of brands.
Recently I've become involved in a side project called King & Man. It's essentially an online journal for 'modern gentlemen'. The idea of designing a 'lifestyle' brand was something I didn't want to pass up.
At this stage King & Man is still very much in 'startup mode' running a minimum viable product, but it has a very clear plan for progression. My role has been designing the identity and directing the overall tone. I'm currently working on future app releases and revenue generators.
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Professor Robert C. KoonsProfessor of PhilosophyUniversity of Texas at Austin
I teach metaphysics, philosophy of religion, philosophical logic, and ancient and medieval philosophy at the University of Texas. I've been at UT for 24 years, after having studied philosophy at Michigan State, Oxford and UCLA.
I have authored two books, Paradoxes of Belief and Strategic Rationality (Cambridge Univ., 1997) and Realism Regained (Oxford Univ., 2000), and co-edited a third, The Waning of Materialism (OUP, 2010, with George Bealer). Tim Pickavance and I are at work on a textbook in Metaphysics for Blackwell/Wiley.
I'm the president of the Texas Association of Scholars, the statewide affiliate of the NAS, and I am Senator-at-Large of the Phi Beta Kappa Society. the nation's oldest and most prestigious honor society. This year (2014-15), I am a visiting research fellow at the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University.
I'm working on a comprehensive metaphysical theory, in the perennial tradition of Aristotle and Aquinas, and in a contemporary 'analytic' idiom. The theory is an "all of the above" ontology: universals (both essential and accidental), structures, events, processes, causal powers, and merely possible things. The set of basic material entities comprises homogeneous continua and organisms, but no artifacts or heaps. I defend a novel (purely modal) version of the A-Theory of time, one that includes past events as present entities. I'm especially interested in working out the details of an account of processes, including social practices.
I also have an ongoing interest in natural theology, especially the First Cause argument, as well as in the relations (both historical and philosophical) between Christian theology and natural science.


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Repeatedly since its rescue in 2008 by the Feds from financial crisis, American International Group Inc.has made known its plan to repay the federal government. Today the insurer announced its most recent plans to repay the Federal Reserve and establish a recapitalization game plan that will cut its tether to government assistance for good
The announcement and associated filing of a Form 8-K earlier today caused a brief interruption of trading today on Wall Street.
The form 8-K announced a signing of the Master Transaction Agreement among ALICO Holdings LLC, AIA Aurora LLC, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the AIG Credit Facility Trust and AIG, that will result in a series of integrated transactions to recapitalize the company.
Regarding the filing of the Master Agreement, AIG issued the following statement: "Our filing today that we have signed the definitive recapitalization agreement with the government marks an important step forward in our progress toward completely repaying taxpayers. We remain committed to executing the steps and meeting all conditions in the agreement as soon as possible."
According to Bloomberg reports, CEO Robert Benmosche wants to rid the company of its debt to the government, which ballooned to $182.3 billion last year. He reportedly will use proceeds from the sales of two non-U.S. life insurers to close a Fed credit line. Further, said Bloomberg, Benmosche is counting on profits at AIG's global property/casualty coverage and U.S. life units to entice private investors to replace the equity capital provided by the Treasury Department.
The Treasury plans to convert its preferred stake of $49 billion in AIG into 1.66 billion shares of common stock, or 92% of the total, by March 15, according to statements issued yesterday by the department and the insurer. The securities are expected to be sold to private investors.
Analysts say that the U.S. government has established a strong track record for stock in bailed-out companies since the financial crisis began, which will allow it to be aggressive in gearing down its rescue of companies like Citigroup and General Motors.
Treasury expects underwriters to be selected by early next year for an offering of some of its stake and will determine how many shares to sell based on market conditions, according to a person familiar with the plan.
AIG has seen certain highs and lows since its acceptance of Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds in 2008. The company has advanced about 54% this year after falling 4.5% in 2009 and plunging 97% in 2008, according to reports.
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Blanchard River had a great variety of fish
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is another article on Findlay area history adapted from a series written from 1959 to 1974 by the late R.L. Heminger, publisher and editor of The Courier.
By R.L. HEMINGER
The important role of the Blanchard River in the life of the local community extends into many fields. We viewed some of them last week. There are more.
The course of the waterway through Hancock County is interesting. The stream, of course, rises in northern Hardin County and entering section No. 36 of Delaware Township south of Mount Blanchard flows directly north, skirting the west edge of the village. It is interesting that there are two Blanchard River bridges in Mount Blanchard. The traveler usually only sees one, which is just off the main thoroughfare in the north end of the town. There is another on the extreme west side of Mount Blanchard which escapes the attention of those going through the village.
The river proceeds on north through the southeast section — No. 35 — of Jackson Township and then veers east somewhat to go on through Amanda Township, coming back into Jackson Township in section two just before entering Marion Township. When the river is about halfway through Marion Township on its way north, it strikes the bluff along Ohio 568 and turns directly west, a course followed through the remainder of its journey through Hancock County. The turn is a right angle one that keeps the stream from taking what would be its ordinary course on north to Lake Erie.
Had the river gone on straight north, it would have been of material help in draining what became the Great Black Swamp in northern Hancock and most of Wood counties, as well as in other areas on west and north. As it was, this extensive area was without drainage and became an almost impassable area for a long time, until an extensive drainage system was inaugurated in the early 1800s. There are no waterways of any size flowing north between the Sandusky River in Seneca and Sandusky counties on the east and the Auglaize and Maumee on the west. The Portage River and its various branches are within the northern area but they are not large, especially in their originating areas.
After leaving Findlay, the river continues on westward through Liberty Township on a winding course and then through Blanchard Township on the west side of Hancock County. It touches Gilboa and Ottawa on its westward journey and winds up near Dupont in Putnam County, joining the Auglaize, which soon meets the Maumee River at Defiance.
The confluence of the Blanchard and the Auglaize rivers is in a large farm field, quite a distance from any road. The writer, with his father, once journeyed to the scene and after climbing several fences were able to view the actual union of the two streams.
The river has contributed to the community's well-being in a variety of ways. Findlay's supply of water now comes largely from the river and becomes purified in the municipality's modern water works plant, which has just been enlarged. Few cities are as fortunate as is Findlay to have a supply of good water so close at hand. Then, there's the matter of food. The Blanchard River has furnished a substantial volume of fish for many residents through the years. For a long time, the river's ice in the winter time kept people cool in the summer.
Joe Chamberlain, an early pioneer, in his volume of "Personal Reminiscences," written a couple decades after he and his family came here, wrote of the fish in the Blanchard River at some length. "Fish were very plentiful in the river," he said. "White and black suckers, 'red horse' sturgeon, white and black bass, pike, pickerel, catheads, gars, and catfish were caught in great numbers. The smaller kinds were easily caught with seine, dip-net, hook and line or fish rack, while the larger fish were usually gigged.
"My father once took to secure a large sturgeon which he found in the ripple just below the mill-dam in Findlay. (This was the grist mill on the north side of the river near where the Main Street bridge is now located.) He struck his gig into it and attempted to press it to the bottom but the fish instantly darted from under the gig, which precipitated my father full length into the river. He hastily got up, and seeing the fish struggling in shallow water and trying to escape, he ran and overtook it. Another of the same kind, caught afterward, weighed 70 pounds."
Seventy-pound fish would be quite a catch in the Blanchard today. Those days appear to have gone forever.


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Facebook buys Instagram for a billion, releases their own inferior photo app
Facebook is launching a stand-alone photo sharing mobile application. This comes weeks after the social network bought Instagram for a billion dollars.
Someone please explain to me why this makes sense.
Here's why I ask. Instagram, after its 2010 launch, quickly became the most popular photo sharing application on mobile devices. After the acquisition, many users feared that Facebook would ruin the Instagram app. Until now, Facebook has left the product alone. That was a wise move.
And now comes along this new mobile app, called "Facebook Camera." In almost all aspects, it's an inferior product to Instagram. The interface is clumsy; the filters are not as good; the product feels like something someone developed long before Instagram and was crushed out of existence.
Facebook should leave Instagram alone, but allow existing Facebook users to log into Instagram using their Facebook login. Some folks make the argument that Instagram users don't want Facebook users on the Instagram network. I think that this is anti-social. Remember this: Instagram never wanted to be the cool indie band you liked before they became popular. They always wanted — and still want — to be as big as, or bigger, than Facebook. To appease these people, perhaps you decide to use Instagram in a "Path"-like experience, where you allow only people you want to view your photos by making your profile "invite-only." This is already available on Instagram so I don't so what the issue is. Path is a competing photo-sharing app that is banking on people only wanting to photo share with small groups and not the general public.
Facebook had easier options that it could have considered beside launching its own mobile app. Yet it pursued that path. Producing an inferior product must have cost money and certainly must have taken time to develop. Even if the app were developed before Facebook bought Instagram, it would have been less damaging for Facebook to pretend that it had never existed than to confuse the marketplace by introducing two competing products from the same company.
What were they thinking?
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Interestingly Ciate have also included a little transparent lip-balm-scrub within the range that is supposed to prep and prime lips for the balms. The bullet is infused with eco-friendly micro exfoliating particles to gently smoothen lip surface and buff away any flaking, dryness or roughness, whilst a blend of seaweed extracts encourage cell renewal to revive dull, dehydrated lips. It sounds great, but practically speaking this left me feeling somewhat disappointed; the balm is perfectly pleasant, but I felt no scrubbing action whatsoever as the concentration of exfoliating particles is so low. You need to use a lot to even get down to the first traces of scrub infused within the balm, which realistically don't really do much at all. I'm also not sure why you need to prep and prime ahead of using an already moisturising and comfortable formula - it just seems like an additional unnecessary and costly step. Although I really like the balms themselves, give this one a miss and treat yourself to another shade instead. Which one would you opt for?
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Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has revealed details of his upcoming Steve Jobs biopic – currently one of two in production – confirming the film will be written in just three scenes that all take place in real time.
Speaking with The Daily Beast's Editor-in-Chief Tina Brown, Sorkin discussed plans for the upcoming project, adding "I hope I don't get killed by the studio for giving too much away… but this entire movie is going to be three scenes, and three scenes only, that all take place in real time.'
The biopic, which at present does not have an actor confirmed for the lead role, will reportedly consist of three half-hour scenes depicting three significant product launches in Jobs' working life. According to 9to5 Mac, these will be the original Mac, NeXt and iPod launches, capturing the moments leading up to each keynote speech.
Sorkin confirmed earlier this year that he had been recruited by Sony to adapt Walter Isaacson's best-selling biography of Apple's late co-founder for film. The screenwriter, who also adapted The Social Network, said that he wants to avoid the "cradle-to-grave" narrative that is common practice when creating a movie from a biography and has enlisted Steve Wozniak as a "tutor" for the film.
Sony's project is one of two Steve Jobs biopics in production, in addition to jOBS – an independent film starring Ashton Kutcher as Steve Jobs which began filming in May.


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Soyo KT333 Dragon Ultra Platinum Edition Review
Soyo KT333 Dragon Ultra Platinum Features
Layout wise, Soyo's KT333 Dragon Ultra and Ultra Platinum are identical. Both boards use a 1/5/0 (AGP/PCI/Riser) layout with those purple PCI slots. This board is more eye candy than the original Ultra board designed with new "Platinum" colored PCB - It makes this board a great addition to your modded cases and neon machines.
On the technical side, the placement of come components and connectors could have been a trifle better. For instance, the power connector is located below and to the right of the CPU socket. This means that the 20 pin ATX connector will have to go across the CPU and reduce the air flow around the CPU heatsink. The floppy disk connector is also located in a particularly bad spot down the bottom of the board next to the Aux IDE connectors for the RAID which makes installing a floppy disk drive into those hard to get at Full Tower ATX cases a very messy affair.
Being an AMD solution, and being that the KT333 at the present time is the best AMD platform available, Soyo have wisely decided to use the VIA KT333 chipset and VT8233A southbridge combo. Using the CE revision of the Northbridge, this chip is supposed to be able to clock very well according to VIA themselves. Soyo have used a Platinum colored Northbridge fan to add to the Platinum affect.
Highpoint RAID - Fast becoming a Standard
RAID on enthusiast motherboards is simply a must nowadays in order to attract the crowds. Soyo have added the Highpoint HPT372 RAID controller to this board. Being featured on most of Soyo's lineup and the original KT333 Dragon Ultra, this controller gives you RAID and ATA mode all in one.
USB 2.0 - Not Integrated, Soyo add it
Since the VT8233A southbridge only supports USB 1.1 ports, and now that USB2.0 is coming into its prime with new devices being released for Hi-Speed USB operations, it's more than important for you to have support for this new technology. Soyo have used the VIA VT6206 USB 2.0 controller to give you four USB 2.0 ports for 480mbps transfers to and from Hi-Speed USB devices.
Hardware 6 Channel Audio - C-Media emerges again
With AC'97 rev 2.2 being introduced to support 6ch software sound, and most motherboard vendors now selecting AC'97 again for 6ch sound its nice to see that Soyo is staying away from the ill fated AC'97 standards. Like the original KT333 Dragon Ultra, the Platinum edition is supplied with C-Media CMI8738 6 channel sound chip with Digital Audio capabilities. Soyo's KT333 Dragon Ultra Platinum ships with an expansion bracket with two RCA ports, two Optical ports and two Stereo ports. These control Digital in and out on the Coaxial and Optical as well as Center/Sub and Surround Sound via the 3.5mm Stereo Jacks. No need to give up the Line in and Mic on the back of the board now.
Realtek Networking
While the VT8233 chipset has its own onboard NIC system, no company to date has chosen to use it. Soyo continues to give hardware options with the Realtek RTL8100B NIC controller.
Soyo Combo Box
Soyo have been shipping bay adapters with their recent boards and this one is no exception. This one does differ from the KT333 Dragon Ultra though. The original Dragon version used a simple four Port USB front panel for putting the USB2.0 ports at the front of the board. The Platinum edition version uses a totally new one. This bay adapter comes with Smart Media, Compact Flash USB reader built in as well as a two port USB hub. Connecting to the green headers on the motherboard this gives you the ultimate in compatibility with Digital Flash media.
All of the overclocking options on the Soyo KT333 Dragon Ultra Platinum are located in a BIOS menu called the "SOYO Combo Setup". Here you can adjust FSB speeds up to 255MHz in 1MHz increments, multiplier adjustments up to 14x, VCore up to 1.85V, DIMM voltage up to 2.8V and AGP voltage up to 1.8V. On top of this, you can set the CPU:DRAM clock to run at 133/133MHz or in Asynchronous mode at 133/166MHz.
All of the necessary memory adjustments are available. These include DRAM Timing, CAS Latency, Bank Interleave, Precharge to Active, Active to Precharge, Active to CMD, Command Rate and so on. With a 1.85V VCore and default DIMM/AGP voltages I was able to overclock my AthlonXP 1800+ (11.5 x 133MHz) to 1815MHz (11 x 165). This is around 286MHz over its default speed and I am very pleased with the overclocking ability of this board.
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When cancer survivor Rita Thurnherr raises money for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, she reminds sponsors and donors about the impact that their donations make. It's standing right in front of them.
"I ask people for donations and I let them know if it wasn't for them, I would not be a survivor," she said. "I survive because people do Relay and they care about survivors."
Thurnherr credits four things for her near miraculous survival from lung cancer: "God. Our family. Friends. And Relay." Since 2007, she's made giving back to Relay her mission and her purpose in life. Rita and her husband John have joined the Grand Island Relay For Life Committee, and are raising money with the Mallwitz Purple Cancer Crew for the June 8 and 9 event on the Island. Relay "makes me stop thinking about me having cancer, what I went through. I don't want other people to go through what I went through. I want to Relay so other people never get cancer."
Thurnherr survived three major operations in nine months, but has displayed an indomitable spirit that has made her husband John call her "a force to be reckoned with."
Originally from Western New York, the couple moved to Florida when John retired in 2000. She was diagnosed in 2007 with lung cancer, and in June of that year her Florida doctor took out her lower lobe, only to realize too late that her scan was misread, and the cancer was in her upper lobe.
"It was pretty devastating," John said. "That's one of the biggest reasons why we came back up here."
Other Florida hospitals then refused to operate on her, fearing she would die. Rita travelled to Roswell Park Cancer Institute in 2008, and the rest of her lung was removed in a 10-hour operation to fix damage from the first operation. A blood infection followed, and she was hospitalized. After three major surgeries in nine months, she couldn't work, and the couple lost their house. That's when the Relay For Life of Florida entered their lives.
Rita was in the hospital the night of her first Relay in Florida, but "walked" a lap with other survivors on the track.
"For the Survivor Walk, they called me (from the track) on the telephone in the hospital," she said.
Just three weeks after one of her operations, Rita walked in a 5K fundraiser.
"The full 5K," John said. "They kept telling her, 'We can cut through here and cut off that back loop,' and she said, 'Nope.' We were one of the first groups off, but we were the last ones in."
She returned to WNY every three months to get treatment at a leukemia clinic. They returned to the area permanently in February of 2011, settled on the Island in December of that year, and have since joined the GI Relay.
"Since December, we have just been overwhelmed with the acceptance and the love and the people here on Grand Island that just keep us going," Rita said.
That GI's Relay is passing the $1 million mark in money raised for the American Cancer Society during its 10-year run on the Island is "overwhelming for this small community, to come together and do what they do," Rita said.
Relays in NY and Florida have a common thread in supporting for survivors, Rita said.
"We've been to Niagara Falls Relay, Florida Relay and the Grand Island Relay, and Relay has opened their arms to us everywhere that we went to. Without Relay, you were alone in a situation," Rita said.
Rita said she hasn't been alone since joining Relay, and finds peace even in the times when it's hard to forget that a doctor in Florida took part of her lung, her life and her home.
"And Relay gave me back my life," she said. "I have my family here in Buffalo, but Relay is also my family."
The Grand Island Relay For Life for the American Cancer Society will take place June 8 and 9 at the Grand Island High School track.


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First, parking was haphazard and expensive, second the people at the ticket window had no clue what they were doing. We finally got into the park, very dirty, very rude employees.
We were inline for Superman, and the ride broke. It was broken for about 30min b/f they made an anoucement, and they only annonced that they were haveing a slight delay. We figured that they would have told us that there was going to be a major delay if there was going to be one (like most themeparks do), but thrity min later we were still waiting, so we left the line.
The worst part of our day however came when we tried to have lunch. We made the mistake of eating at DeeJay's. You can read my review of the resturant on it's rating page. I won't re-hash it here other to say that I prefer to eat at locations that are sanitary, and it was not.
I'm a fan of SFOG. Is it the best park in the country? No, not by a long shot. But in my experience they do what they do well. The coaster selection is varied and the quality of the rides are exceptional nearly across the board (the exception for me is Ninja. I generally like Arrow megaloopers, but the compact layout puts the elements a little too close together for my comfort). The parking is $15. This was a chainwide thing for Six Flags (not counting parks where they aren't in charge of the lots, like SFKK), so be prepared for that. Also, make sure you're parking in the SIX FLAGS lot. There's a private parking lot just before you get to the park. They'll overcharge you, there's no security, and they'll pack far too many cars into the lot, making your exit difficult (and increasing your chances of getting dinged by someone else).
Atlanta has a large urban population. If that's an issue for you, I recommend not going to SFOG. I have yet to see a group there that seemed like they were a gang, although I did go the day of a large Christian gathering, and that was pretty close.
If you choose to go, I recommend scoring a QBot (FLASH PASS). It's an upcharge item, but it works very much like Disney's FASTPASS or Universal's EXPRESS PLUS system. If you want to be luxurious, splurge for the GOLD Qbot. Rather than reserving a time, it cuts the wait by at least 75 percent. With a standby time of 120 minutes for Goliath, I rode after waiting four minutes with a Gold Qbot. This service is NOT cheap, but it guarantees lots of repeat rides on the many coasters there.
And the coaster lineup is one of the best. Goliath is a very, very good coaster with severe airtime (almost ejector air). Superman: Ultimate Flight is the coaster that made me believe all Flyers didn't suck. Deja Vu is a maintenance nightmare, but when it's running it's a definite must-ride. Batman - the Ride is a clone, but it's easily one of the most intense inverts out there. Georgia Scorcher is a standup coaster. Sorry, I'm not a big fan of them. The woodies (Cyclone and GASM) are both very, very good (although they can't compete with woodies like Beast or the entire Holiday World lineup). Mindbender is a masterpiece.
Then there's Monster Plantation. I can't explain this ride, other than to say that it's the best awful dark ride I've ever been on. I love it, even though I think it's horrible. Like I said, I can't explain it.
If you're a King's Dominion fan, I think SFOG will certainly be a worthwhile destination.
Using a regular Qbot only saves you having to stand in line. If there's a half hour wait, your return time won't be for 30 minutes (but you won't have to wait in line). A GOLD Qbot, however, reduces the wait time by around 75 percent. So if the posted standby time is an hour, you're gonna be riding in 15 minutes.
Like FASTPASS, there are plenty of folks who will talk poorly of the system, saying that it really doesn't save time and is a waste. Like FASTPASS, a person who understands the system will have no problem taking advantage of it and maximizing their ride time.
They also offer a system where you can get FOTL for one attraction only, but I don't think it's really a great idea unless there's just one ride there you're really obsessed with.
The bad side to the Qbot (or, as they've renamed it, FLASH PASS) is that it is NOT cheap. A regular Qbot for one person costs $25 (add $15 for each additional person), while a Gold Qbot costs $50 (add $25 for each additional person). You can get coupons for the Qbot if you're a season passholder, but that's about it for discounted rates (when I got the Gold, I used a coupon and it ended up costing me $30. Was it worth it? Well, I never saw the standby line for Goliath dip under 90 minutes, so yeah - I'd say it was).
Hope that wasn't too confusing. You can learn more about the Flash Pass system at www.lo-qusa.com (hope it's okay to post that)
The rest of the lineup is pretty good as well (though I still take exception to Ninja. Just remember to keep your head against the back headrest and you should be fine. I made the mistake of turning my head right in the middle of a turn and bashed the side of my face against the shoulder restraint. My fault, not the rides)
Goliath is a good addition to the park, but it's not quite as good as Apollo's Chariot or Nitro. George Scorcher is probably one of the smoothest stand-up coasters in the country, and Mind Bender (an old Schwartzkopf looper) is possibly the best coaster in the park. The park also has three clones (Deja Vu, Batman, and Superman: Ultimate Flight).
I have heard that the crowds in this park can become unbearable, but if you go during the week or arrive at park opening on a Sunday, I think you would enjoy your visit.
Acrophobia is a decent drop ride (though nothing in comparison to PKD or PKI's Drop Zones). The trick here is that the seats slightly push you down towards the end so you're supposed to be looking straight down as it drops.
They have the standard flume and rapids rides, though I haven't ridden those (when I go, it's usually just a day trip and I don't want to spend three hours in the car sopping wet).
Honestly, I'd recommend checking out the SFOG page on this site. It lists all the different flat rides. I don't mean to sound dismissive, but I really just can't think of anything else right this second.
I'm thinking one day would be good enough, and Thursday would be better than Friday. I am definently going with the Flash Gold pass, because I want to be comfortable and try to avoid the long lines if I can.
I was wondering if the Gold Flash pass had any limitations on it or whether I could use it to ride Goliath all day long if I wanted.
I was also hoping for general tips on what time the parking lots open and any suggestions for an attack plan tailored to fit the Flash Gold Pass, if any were needed. If it's an all day long privilege, then I would imagine my friend and I would be able to do whatever we wanted as far as an attack plan.
Any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated.
Of course, Flashpass on Goliath just gets you into the station. You still have to select your row (which is much better than getting directed to a particular row. On Batman, FP users are stuck in the back. If you prefer the front, don't use the Flashpass).
The first time you're on the lift hill for Goliath, look back to the right and see if Deja Vu is running. If it is, head there immediately after getting off Goliath. There's no guarantee it'll be running all day, so get it while you can.
I have no clue what time the parking lot opens. That said, MAKE SURE you park in the real parking lot. There's a smallish lot before you get to the park that tries to trick people into parking there. You'll be a little closer to the front gate (maybe), but if anything happens to your car there, oh well (and I've heard reports of people getting out of the park and finding their car locked in the lot!)
Avoid eye contact with roving gangs (that's a joke, though some folks may argue otherwise).
If you're staying at a hotel off Exit 49, I recommend changing hotels immediately. No, really. There's a Wingate right by the park that is pretty nice, but I imagine their rates are pretty high at this point in the season (sorry i can't be more useful there - we usually daytrip to Atlanta).
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Jakob Schubert has managed to flash the very crimpy Nagual, ~8B, at Hueco Tanks. He also made quick work of Crown of Aragorn, ~8B.
Started the day by doing a 10min ascent of Crown of Aragorn (8B, maybe 8A+...) and went on to Nagual (8B). I was able to get the 3rd Flash Ascent of that sick Boulder and my first 8B flash!!
In the end it wasn't worth it though, at the second to last move I heard a loud noise and hoped a hold broke, but instead it was my finger...
Seems like this climbing trip is over for me.. don't have a diagnose yet but doesn't feel good...
Let's hope it's not as bad as Jakob thinks!
This was the third flash of Nagual, after Paul Robinson and Sean McColl.
The day before, which was his first day in Hueco, Jakob flashed one 8A and three 7C+'s as well as climbing three 8A+'s.
The previous week, he was at Red Rocks where he repeated Meadowlark Lemon, ~8B+, and a lot more.
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Along with the academic profiles offered in the transcripts and recommendations that come from your present school, recent standardized testing is requested as a part of your evaluation.
Applicants will need to submit SSAT results. Please arrange for the applicant to take the SSAT and to have the scores sent to Middleburg Academy.
Middleburg Academy's school code is 5430.
If applying during the summer, please contact the Office of Admissions, and we will be happy to answer any questions concerning testing requirements.
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A $50 application fee should accompany all applications for admission. Fees should be made payable to Middleburg Academy.
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CLEVELAND, OH – Conservative activist and Chairman of the 60 Plus Association, Jim Martin, as well as his association's celebrity spokesman, Pat Boone, will be suiting up for the Virginia Creepers Sunday as the team pursues a title in the 75-79 division at the National Senior Games.
Martin and Boone, outspoken activists against Obamacare, the "death tax," and other "senior issues" from a conservative perspective, hope that their participation in the Senior Games brings attention to their organization as a counter to the far more liberal AARP organization.
"I am proud to participate in these games and show support for seniors who are taking an active interest in maintaining their health and fitness," said Martin. "My hope is that, in addition to success on the basketball court, we can create positive buzz for our organization, which is dedicated to providing real solutions that actually help seniors as opposed to advocating a leftist political agenda that hurts seniors and their posterity."
The "Creepers" enter the tournament as among the favorites to win it all. Their title hopes will largely rest on the shoulders of the sharpshooting Martin, whose ability to drain long-range set shots have given him a substantial reputation among regular participants.
"We have a real shot to win this, and we take this competition very seriously," added Martin.
Coached by Del Wilson, the Creepers also have a 79-year-old competitor in the pole-vault as well as two participants in the tennis competition on their team.
Their first game as part of the seeding rounds will be played Sunday at noon at Cleveland State University. Pat Boone's participation will be limited to the first two games, both played Sunday; however, he promises to trade in his famous white buck shoes for white sneakers at half-court to make a strong statement for senior fitness.
"I think it is important that seniors continue stay active and keep in shape," said Boone, the legendary actor and singer. "I hope our team can be a positive example for others."
The 60 Plus Association is a strong voice for conservative solutions for seniors and active in supporting candidates who share those views. Among their goals is to abolish the death tax by 2017, and they hope to assist Ken Cuccinelli in his bid to become Virginia's governor this year.
Breitbart Sports will be covering Martin, Boone, the Virginia Creepers team, and basketball tournament of the National Senior games live from Cleveland


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Happy New Year…2015! Prime Hong Kong Berth Puts Crystal Cruises Front-Row For Next Eve Spectacle
Southeast Asia Holiday Sailing is Crystal's First-Ever Round-Trip from Bangkok
Jan 07, 2014, 03:38 EST
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Before the bubbles have settled in this year's champagne glasses, Crystal Cruises has set party plans to spend next New Year's Eve in Hong Kong, home of one of the most spectacular Eve bashes on the planet.
From December 30 through January 1, Crystal Symphony will be docked at Ocean Terminal in Kowloon for a bird's eye view of the famously elaborate countdown celebration and musical pyrotechnics display in Victoria Harbour. The prime spot also provides the perfect vantage point for viewing the massive skyscrapers specially illuminated for the holidays and the nightly Symphony of Lights – the largest permanent light show in the world.
"This is a 'bucket list' opportunity for guests to enjoy a truly over-the-top New Year's, in one of the world's grandest ports, steeped in exotic traditions and history, while surrounded by the comfort of Crystal's ultra-luxury handling," says John Stoll, vice president of land programs. "For anyone whose New Year's resolution includes traveling more, this entire itinerary is a great way to commit."
The "China Sea Holiday Spectacular" Asia cruise boasts several holiday celebrations. Christmas and Hanukkah will be celebrated with traditional feasts, parties, holiday shows, and religious services amidst Crystal's lavish seasonal decor. On New Year's Eve, besides taking in Hong Kong's holiday festivities in luxurious comfort on board, Crystal guests can also enjoy a multi-course gourmet dinner, champagne, live music, and a festive balloon drop.
The 15-day holiday voyage begins December 21 and sails to Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City (overnight), Chan May, through Halong Bay, and on to Hanoi's port of Hongai, and Hong Kong (two nights), conveniently round-trip from Bangkok's port of Laem Chebang. All-inclusive fares begin at $7,425/person, with $600/person air allowance if booked by February 28.
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Health data to be collected on Native Hawaiians and Pacific IslandersUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Director of Communications, Office of Dean of Medicine
"A huge step forward" is how John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) Dean Jerris Hedges describes the announcement about the U.S. government taking steps to improve the collection of health data for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders National Health Interview Survey, beginning next February 2014, will include a sample of approximately 4,000 households. Findings will be available in the summer of 2015, the CDC said.
"In the past, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders were lumped into the same statistical category with other Asian groups, when we know, in fact, that Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders have unique health disparities that need to be addressed," explained Dr. Hedges. "About 50% of Native Hawaiians are located in Hawai`i, with most others on the U.S. mainland. Including representatives from both Hawai`i and the U.S. mainland in the national survey will provide important new data, especially for those of us committed to reducing health inequities among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders."
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders comprise just 0.4 percent of the total U.S. population, which makes it difficult to include them in sufficient numbers in most national population-based health surveys. The lack of reliable health data for this population has made it difficult to assess their health status and how they use health care. However, the available data for this population indicates that they experience significant health disparities when compared to other groups.
For example, last September, JABSOM and its community health partners presented a landmark two-year study of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island health in Hawai`i. Researchers found that significant health differences persist. For example, Native Hawaiians typically die six years earlier than other populations.
"This project represents a significant milestone in our implementation of the HHS Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities by enhancing the availability and quality of data collected and reported on racial and ethnic minority populations," said Dr. J. Nadine Gracia, U.S. Health and Human Services Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health. "This unprecedented survey, which further advances the goals of data collection as called for by the Affordable Care Act, will shed important light on the health status of the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander population."
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Places to visit in Thailand
Restaurants on Chao Phya River Bangkok
Restaurants on Chao Phya River Bangkok
The Chao Phraya is a major river in Thailand, with its low alluvial river plain marking the mainland of the country.
Cruising along the Chao Phraya River
One of our Neighbourhood Favourites - supporting them through the RAV Line constructionThis is a fairly solid Thai restaurant, food is pretty good, service is really good and its definately better than some Thai places we have been to. Its good but it also isn't the 'best'.
It is in our neighbourhood and also along Cambie (at 7th) where the construction has blocked their view for most of the year but they are still in business.
It is a good place to check out and support during the construction because they are worth keeping around.
Our favourite dishes: ashew Chicken & Pinapple Fried Rice
It has a nice ambiance but we usually prefer take out.
An old favourite, but no longer.
They used to be so good! The best citrus-filled spicy steamed fish (tilapia) I've had anywhere. The crab was tasty & absolutely loved the stuffed chicken wings & superb desserts & excellent drinks. This was all in the past when they were still located at the entrance of Granville Island.
Favourite False Creek Restaurant
First of all Chao Phraya is not in South Vancouver - it is on the edge of False Creek/Fairview Slopes, just the False Creek side of the Cambie bridge across from Best Buy/Canadian Tire. It used to be located under the Granville Bridge at the gateway to Granville Island, but they moved to their new location a few years ago. The decor is pleasing, not quite as upscale as the old location, but very Thai and the staff are charming and hospitable. The food is verging on great - one of the very best Thai restaurants in Vancouver. It compares well to Montri's and Thai House, but without the crowds. For some reason it hasn't had the hype that the above two have had and there is usually no problem getting a table. The usual menu items - good pad thai, various colours of curry, etc. Some nice prawn dishes. We've always been too stuffed to order dessert, so I can't comment on dessert.
Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm
Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm
Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and the world's Largest Crocodile Farm
Bangkok to Pattaya
Bangkok to Pattaya
One of the fastest growing cities the world has seen, modern Bangkok retains its traditional heart and an unmatched vitality. It was founded in 1782 when the Thai capital moved from Thonburi across the Chao Phraya River to this swampy trading post in the aftermath of Ayutthayaโs sacking by the Burmese in 1767. Ayutthayaโs layout was recreated, with canals (many intact) dug around the Grand Palace.
Bangkok just gets better and better, and certainly lives up to its reputation asEvents a hot spot in Southeast Asia. The 'City of Angels' has funky markets, upmarket malls, a riverside full of surprises, a vibrant nightlife scene, many fabulous sights and attractions that reflect its unique heritage, and much, much moreโฆ Say goodbye to traffic jams - thanks to the city's modern skytrain and underground systems that cover a large area. Or explore the riverside area by tailboat or rivertaxi.
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Earlier this year, YPFP Brussels, with the support of NATO, challenged our members to make concrete proposals for the best use of NATO's expeditionary forces. The backdrop was the 2014 NATO Wales Summit where outgoing Secretary-General Rasmussen launched NATO's new spearhead force (VJTF – Very High Readiness Joint Task Force). NATO's rapid response force dates back to 2006, but with the advent of the new VJTF significantly improved the Alliance's ability to intervene quickly in evolving security challenges.
A year into the Spearhead Force build-up we have seen significant steps made by the Alliance to reduce force response time, yet in the wake of terror threats and an ongoing Syrian civil war where NATO is playing a marginal role, pundits are again asking, what is the point of a VJTF if political will to deploy it is lacking? Håvard Sandvik, Director, Security and Defence Programming argues that the Spearhead helps NATO in two key ways, likely to reappear in the context of next year's Warsaw Summit.
Firstly, responding to the Russian incursion in Ukraine and annexation of Crimea in 2014, NATO allies to the East have been staunch supporters of stationing permanent NATO forces in their countries as a tripwire warning to President Putin. Forbidden by the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe which regulates U.S. and Russian troop deployment in Europe since the end of the Cold War, key allies like Germany are disinterested in further adding fuel to Putin´s fire. At the same time, the Ukraine crisis has made clear to the alliance that Russia is happy to use the conditions of Russian minorities as an excuse to illegally occupy entire sections of their sovereign neighbours. The rapid set-up of the VJTF as a 3,000-troop strong spearhead force to complement the Rapid Response Force, established in 2006, means that NATO can respond to crisis situations by air, sea and land within two to three days. Although the force was doubtlessly in planning prior to the unrest in Ukraine, Putin´s incursion has made it important for NATO to refine its rapid response force capabilities. The force is supported by so-called NATO Force Integration Units facilities (NFIUs) which are located in key Eastern NATO allies. In this sense the Spearhead Force provides NATO with a credible collective defence response capability, without going as far as permanently stationing NATO troops in Allied countries.
The force was also vital to efforts for Eastern European Allies to increase defence spending, responding to concerns over burden sharing within the Alliance. The centerpiece of the Wales Summit and a challenge which has burdened NATO since its founding means that while some Allies, notably the U.S. but also traditionally the UK and France have footed a larger part of the defence spending bill, while other, especially new allies to the East have dragged their feet in reforming their forces and increasing defence spending. The VJTF and the NFIUs were key concessions to the Eastern Allies and since they were implemented several of the Baltic States, the Czech Republic and Poland have increased defence spending on expeditionary forces which can be used in a NATO context.
In the context of de-escalation in the case of Ukraine and the NATO Secretary-General asking that the dispute over NATO member Turkey´s downing of a Russian Sukhoi Su-24M bomber, observers are quick to ask what role the VJTF force can actually play. Critics note that even though the first NATO Rapid Response Force was set up back in 2006, it has never been used in a collective defence response. As several YPFP members also pointed out, the force is not simply at the disposal of the NATO Supreme Commander in Europe, but can only been deployed following a NAC decision. This means that though deployment time is short, the time needed to make a political consensus decision might delay deployment. Those who simply judge the Spearhead Force on the basis of its deployment rate is mistaken. The force serves two important objectives; it adds credibility to NATO response to a resurgent Russia and gives Eastern allies more of a reason to buy into a NATO which for years has focused on counter-terrorism and out-of-area missions to the South and East.
Håvard Sandvik, Director, Security and Defence Programming, YPFP Brussels
The opinions expressed in this article are the author's own and do not reflect the views of their employer or Young Professionals in Foreign Policy.