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Recently, five college professors spent an intense five days with Red Hat employees and other members of the free and open source software (FOSS) community. Red Hat called the experience POSSE (Professors' Open Source Summer Experience). The goal of the week was to show how FOSS could be used in post-secondary education, and to create a community to further the goal.Read more »
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So hats off to Red Hat, whose chairman Matthew Szulik is the subject of this week's Global Business. Red Hat is built on the computer operating system software system Linux, devised 19 years ago by the Finnish developer Linus Torvalds, and then worked on by thousands of collaborators all over the world, to become a plausible free-to-use option instead of the big brands of proprietary software.Read more »
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Red Hat Asks Microsoft to Stop the Patent Racketeering
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Microsoft made waves this week with their GPLv2 contribution of virtualization code. On the other side of the coin, Microsoft continues to take issue with open source vendors over the issue of patents. One vendor that has called on Microsoft to be more open is Red Hat. In a blog post, Red Hat's legal team praised Microsoft's code contribution while asking Microsoft to change its stance on patents.Read more »
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Mono Applications Get Integrated with Microsoft Moonlight
Novell-sponsored Mono software gets extended so as to make it interconnected with Microsoft Moonlight, a "forbidden" component by Red Hat's assessmentRead more »
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Red Hat revenue surges 11%
Software company Red Hat continued its recession-defying performance by posting an 11 percent increase in quarterly revenue that outpaced analysts' expectations.Read more »
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4 beta released with KVM
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It's Red Hat's Day Again
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OSCA: Why "Open Source" misses the point of Free Software
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Pros of Milford Sound in winter
Milford Sound is made fabulous by the snow and cold, and there are many reasons to put Fiordland on your travel list during winter.
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The months of May to September mark winter in Fiordland. The days become shorter and cooler, mountains become covered in snow, and the pace of life slows in the local community. Fiordland isn't better or worse in winter. Milford Sound is made fabulous by the snow and cold, and there are many reasons to put Fiordland on your travel list. It's really about what type of experience you want to have. Here are some reasons to visit Fiordland in winter for the opportunity to try something entirely different and get out of your comfort zone to create incredible memories!
1. Travel without the crowds – few people travel to Fiordland in winter so you get to experience the true wilderness and beauty of the area in relative solitude. Also with fewer people around your plans can be more flexible as space is likely to be available.
2. Milford Sound looks incredible – Fiordland in winter is characterised by still, clear days against a backdrop of snow covered mountains. The most beautiful vistas are experienced in winter and are a photographers delight. Our Milford Sound winter excursion is the ultimate way to experience this World Heritage destination during the cooler time of the year.
3. Wildlife – Native birds seek shelter and food in the valleys and around the town, so viewing is easier. The Kea bird in particular is a lot of fun to experience up-close. Marine mammals including seals, penguins and dolphins still frequent the fiords. The only thing we see less of is the Sandfly - making your visit much more pleasant!
4. Connect with locals – winter is a time when the local community slows down and comes together. Consequently you'll find people are in a better mood, and you're more likely to be invited to join in.
5. Get a Deal – as the people disappear, so does the peak season rates. Winter is a great time to travel on a budget or with the family.
If you need help to plan your stay or need further convincing do not hesitate to contact Trips & Tramps. We are only too happy to share our local knowledge, enthusiastic spirit for the area and assist with logistics of your journey.
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Whistleblower Protection Act
California Government Code Section 8548 requires the California State University to inform its employees of the California Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA Government Code Section 8547 et seq.). Pursuant to this section of the Government Code, the University is required to electronically distribute the State Auditor's written explanation of the California Whistleblower Protection Act. This was done Thursday, June 17.
David Wagner, vice president for Human Resources, has been designated as the person on campus to receive protected disclosures and answer questions about these policies. He can be reached at 278-6078, via e-mail at email@example.com or through campus mail using ZIP code 6032.
The statutorily-required notice from the state auditor can be found at: https://www.csus.edu/hr/HR/CSUS%20whstlblr.pdf
In addition, this notice has been posted on the following campus bulletin boards designated for "Employee Organizations Only." Visit www.csus.edu/hr/HR/Campus%20Bulletin%20Boards%20contacts.pdf for a list of bulletin board locations.
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Graduating Student Survey report
In the spring, the Office of Institutional Research administered a Graduating Student Survey to assess the quality and effectiveness of the educational programs and support services at Sacramento State.
The survey asked graduating seniors to share their views on a variety of issues covering many aspects of Sacramento State, as well as to relay their future plans.
Survey findings have been compared with the previous year's results where applicable and are also broken down by college.
To view the report, visit www.csus.edu/oir/Reports.html.
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Guy West Bridge closure
The Guy West Bridge, linking Sacramento State and the Campus Commons area, will be closed for construction July 18 - Aug. 24.
Construction will address seepage problems that pose a risk of levee failure during emergency releases of water from Folsom Dam and the American River.
The project is a cooperative effort of the Army Corps of Engineers, the Central Valley Flood Protection Board and the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency.
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Lot closure
Contractors will begin excavation and paving work to the north end of Lot 7 Tuesday, July 6. The work is expected to be completed by Sunday, September 19.
During construction:
For more information on the project, contact Todd McComb at 278-5183.
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Sacramento State employees can receive discounts at businesses around Sacramento with the OneCard. Visit the OneCard website www.csus.edu/onecard to view a list of businesses that provide reduced rates on frozen yogurt, doggie day care and even auto body work.
The list is ever expanding, and if employees know of vendors who would like to provide discounts, e-mail the OneCard Office at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Golf league
Sacramento State will hold its second six-week summer recreational golf league beginning July 8. Two-person teams play at 4:15 p.m. Thursdays, at Cordova Golf Course. The cost for nine holes is $9 and the back nine can be played for an additional dollar. The league is open to the campus community, and all experience levels are welcome.
A barbeque will be held before play on July 8.
For league details or to sign up as an individual or team, contact Ken Morton at email@example.com or Sean Basso at 278-6577 or email@example.com.
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Veterans' class
Sacramento State is offering a new class designed for student veterans. The course, "SWRK 196A, Exploration of Veteran Studies: An Ethnographic Approach," is designed to guide students through an exploration of issues experienced by veterans transitioning from combat to civilian life. The course, taught by Professor Chrys Barranti, is 1:30-2:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For information on the class, contact Barranti at email@example.com.
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New scholarship
A new memorial scholarship is being established to assist former foster youth attending Sacramento State.
The Julianne Marie Huerta Memorial Scholarship fund, coordinated by Assemblyman Roger Niello and Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, was established to honor Julianne Huerta, a Capitol fiscal and policy analyst who died in December 2008 after a five-year battle with breast cancer.
Huerta, who had no children of her own, had a strong passion for foster children and hoped to set up a scholarship for them. Her memorial will be part of Sacramento State's Guardian Scholar Program, which provides money, mentoring and other services to help former foster youth achieve a college education.
Niello and Steinberg say they hope to raise at least $50,000 for an endowed scholarship. Donations may be made to the University Foundation at Sacramento State for the Julianne Marie Huerta Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Guardian Scholars Program, Sacramento State, 6000 J St., Sacramento Hall, Sacramento, CA 95819-6016.
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Football season tickets
Season tickets for the 2010 Hornet football season are available at www.hornetsports.com or by calling T-Ante Sims at 278-2222. Alumni, faculty and staff can purchase tickets for $50.
The Hornets open the season with an away game against Stanford Sept. 4. The home opener is Sept. 11 against Western Oregon. Other home games include Weber State, Montana State and Portland State. Homecoming is Oct. 9 against Northern Colorado. The annual Causeway Classic is Nov. 20 at UC Davis.
Fans purchasing season tickets will have the first opportunity to buy tickets for the Stanford and UC Davis games.
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Summer workshops
CalPERS Planning Your Retirement
1-3:30 p.m. July 13
University Union Foothill Suite
Register for this workshop through your MyCalPERS account at https://my.calpers.ca.gov, or by calling the CalPERS Customer Contact Center at 1-888-225-7377.
Your Benefits When You Separate From CSU
1:30-3 p.m. July 15
Sacramento Hall 275
To register, contact the Benefits Office at 278-6213.
Planning Ahead – Pre-Retirement Death Benefits
Noon-1:30 p.m. July 22
University Union Folsom Room
9-10:30 a.m. August 3
University Union Forest Suite
To register for either workshop, visit www.csus.edu/hr/benefits/workshops.htm
Estate Planning 101
11:30-1:30 p.m. Sept. 8
Alumni Center
To register, visit www.csus.edu/giving/estateplanning.stm
Catastrophic Leave Donation Program
Sacramento State employees may voluntarily donate to other employees up to a maximum of 40 hours of sick or vacation leave credits in one-hour increments each fiscal year. Bargaining Units 1, 10 and 11 may donate only up to 16 hours per fiscal year. If employees are interested in donating time, a form can be obtained at www.csus.edu/hr/forms.htm#Disability, or visit the Human Resources Disability Leaves office in Sacramento Hall 162 or call 278-3522.
The following employees have been approved for the Catastrophic Leave Donation Program:
Lorena Solis, Human Resources
Keith Thompson, Facilities Services
Jody Gayvert, Criminal Justice
Computer security tip
Enabling a password protected screen saver ensures your computer is protected when you step away from your desk. If you need assistance enabling the password protected screen saver, see your ITC or call the Service Desk at 278.7337, or e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com.
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LIMA, Peru - Former World rally champion Carlos Sainz won the first stage of the 2013 Dakar Rally here on Saturday.With German navigator Timo Gottschalk in his Red Bull buggy, the Spaniard covered the 13km over dunes in 07min40 at the beach resort of Pisco.HEAD START FOR SUNDAYArgentine Lucia Alvarez was second in a Toyota and 2011 defending Dakar trophy-holder Nasser al-Attiyah of Qatar was tied for third in his buggy with SMG driver Guerlain Chicherit of France.Dakar stage 1 galleryImage galleryThe sprint victory gives Sainz an eight-second head start in Sunday's 327km desert endurance stage.Sainz said afterwards: "This stage was just a short prologue, about 13km. It was just a warm-up. Things get serious on Sunday."South Africans Giniel de Villiers and navigator Dirk von Zitzewitz finished ninth and 1min45 off the pace, followed by Duncan Vos and Rob Howie in 13th and 2min12 down. They are driving SA-assembled Toyota Hilux bakkies.De Villiers commented later: "Going through the first stage is always nice because it means the race is finally under way! Especially for me, as I haven't raced for a while."I've still got to take up some of my good habits again and this special helped me with that, even when it came to navigating. So we're delighted with our time and position and looking forward to Sunday..."2013 is the fifth South American running of the race and the 34th in the series. It will cover 8500km with 14 stages through Peru, Argentina and Chile, finishing on January 19 in Santiago de Chile.STRONG START FOR SA BIKERSOn the bikes side, the all-South African Broadlink KTM Rally Team of Darryl Curtis and Riaan van Niekerk made a strong start on Saturday.Van Niekerk, competing in his first Dakar, was 15th in the 13km opening special stage in Pisco after a 250km liaison section from the start in Lima in Peru. He was 33sec behind the winner, Francisco Lopez of Chile, on a KTM.Curtis, who finished 22nd in the 2012 Dakar Rally on a KTM at his first attempt, was 25th and 47sec behind Lopez.Curtis said afterwards: "The first stage was cool, very motocross-like, in the dunes around Pisco. It was very hot – around 40 – and the number of spectators who turned out to watch was overwhelming. There were thousands at the start in Lima and they lined the road all the way down the coast to Pisco."I was a bit distracted by the crowds on the liaison stage and hit a kerb, landing upside down. I hope that won't happen again!"Sunday's 242km bike special stage will follow an 85km liaison section and see competitors immediately thrown a stiff challenge of sand dunes and high temperatures.They will return to Pisco for a second night.DAY 1 RESULTS Dakar Rally results after Saturday (Jan 5 2013) opening stage (263km/13km timed) from Lima to PiscoCars1 Carlos Sainz (ESP/Buggy) 7min402 Lucio Alvarez (ARG/Toyota) +8sec3 Guerlain Chicherit (FRA/SMG) +10sec4 Nasser al-Attiyah (QAT/Buggy) +10sec5 Ronan Chabot (FRA/SMG) +12sec6 Krzysztof Holowczyc (POL/Mini) +34sec7 Leonid Novitskiy (RUS/Mini) +34sec8 Stephane Peterhansel (SUI/Mini) +34sec9 Giniel De Villiers (RSA/Toyota) +35sec10 Nani Roma (ESP/Mini) +37secBikes1 Francisco Lopez (CHI/KTM) 7min512 Frans Verhoeven (NED/Yamaha) +1sec3 Pablo Quintanilla (CHI/Honda) +5sec4 Patricio Cabrera (CHI/Kawasaki) +11sec5 Cyril Despres (FRA/KTM) +13sec6 David Casteu (FRA/Yamaha) +15sec7 Ruben Faria (POR/KTM) +19sec8 Javier Pizzolito (ARG/Honda) +21sec9 Pal Ullevalseter (NOR/KTM) +26sec10 Joan Barreda Bort (ESP/Husqvarna) +29secWheels24 will be following the 'Dakar' rally throughout the race. Keep up with things on our Dakar Rally section.
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6 Ways to secure your next raise
You work hard and it shows - now it's up to you to make sure your paycheck reflects your contributions. These six tips will help you boost your confidence – and your compensation.
Be proactive
One of the reasons women still make only 77% of what their male counterparts earn is because they don't ask for raises. Schedule a meeting with your boss and be clear that the purpose is to review your performance and discuss a salary increase.
Expert Tip: According to research conducted by Linda Babcock, professor of economics and author of Ask For It: How Women Can Use the Power of Negotiation to Get What They Really Want, "We find that men are about four times more likely to initiate negotiations to ask for what they want. Women are just more likely to accept the status quo – whatever they've been offered – and be happy with that."
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Take a cooperative approach
Studies show that women who take a direct approach in asking for a raise are perceived in a more negative light than men who request a raise in the same manner. Hannah Riley Bowles, an associate professor at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, concluded from her research that women should take a softer approach – for example, discussing why it makes sense for the organization or the decision-maker to grant the raise, instead of why the woman deserves the raise. "Make the company the focus," said Bowles.
How to talk your boss into giving you a pay raise
Think beyond the salary
There are a number of reasons why your boss may not be able to grant a salary increase. Avoid taking a hard line or threatening to leave your job if you do not get the raise you want. Think of other ways your organization can compensate you. Consider asking for a more flexible schedule, additional vacation time, or stock options.


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Deep Brain Stimulation Devices Market: Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2013 - 2019
Albany, New York (PRWEB) May 16, 2014
A rise in ageing population has been found to be the major causative factor for development of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is the second-most common chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorder featuring the cardinal symptoms of postural instability, bradykinesia, akinesia and tremors due to loss of dopamine producing neurons in substantia nigra of the mid-brain. The mean age of onset of Parkinson's disease is 55 to 60 years. According to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF), approximately 10 million people are estimated to currently live with Parkinson's disease globally.
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There are multiple treatment options available in the market to treat patients living with Parkinson's disease. These include chemotherapy, stem cell therapy, physical therapy and surgical treatment. Among drug therapies, the most potent medication is levodopa/Carbidopa therapy. Other drugs used to treat PD are dopamine agonists, anti-cholinergic, MAO-B inhibitors and Catechol-O-Methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors. However, after long term chemotherapy treatment, the drugs used lose their effectiveness. In the advance stages of Parkinson's disease surgical intervention becomes imperative. DBS as a surgical intervention is considered to be highly effective and safe as compared to open surgeries such as thalamotomy, pallidotomy and subthalamotomy.
Technological advances have aided the growth of this market. Recently, a research team from the Tel Aviv University has been working on an advanced biometric computer chip implant known as Rehabilitation Nano Chip (ReNaChip) that would support healthcare professionals and neurosurgeons in restoring normal brain functions. The innovative ReNaChip would significantly enhance the existing technology known as DBS by delivering electrical stimulation to the appropriate brain area. In addition, companies such as Boston Scientific has recently introduced its flagship product named "Vercise DBS". This product is expected to enhance the battery life of the device by 25 years thus competing on pricing with replaceable battery providers for DBS that lasts just for 5 years. Furthermore, an independent unique MICC technology (Multiple Independent Current Control) has been incorporated in Vercise DBS system to control the side-effects of stimulation by controlling the current level at each individual contact on the lead.
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Leading players such as Medtronic and St. Jude Medical are continuously investing in research and development to increase the applicability of DBS devices in treating various movement disorders. Currently, the DBS procedure entails implantation of two leads for bilateral stimulation; however, research is currently being carried out to implant multiple lead array systems to stimulate various sites in brain. Thus, the three major players of this market i.e. Medtronic, Boston Scientific and St. Jude have created a strong entry barrier for new entrants and dominate the market. However, few new entrants such as Sapiens Neuro and Aleva Neurotherapeutics SA are expected to launch their new products in next few years, which are currently under clinical trials for treatment of Parkinson's.
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When one door closes another one opens, or so the saying goes. And so it is with SERES training center. While we sadly say goodbye to the SERES Embassy – which has been home to so many and has trained over 100 youth in the last two years – we turn our sights to SERES' newContinue reading
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As an organisation that prides itself on being for-impact (creating benefit for society through our work), this is what sets the bar for any of our activities. Yet as we and many other not-for-profit organizations that are now being asked this very same question have found out, measuring impact – real impact – is noContinue reading
Empowering Action, Overcoming Fear
I recently had the privilege of being invited to attend the Aspen Action Forum, an annual event offered every July in Aspen, Colorado. Hosted by the Aspen Institute, the Forum is a unique gathering place that, in the words of Peter Reiling, Executive Vice President of Leadership and Seminar Programs at the Institute, is "designedContinue reading


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Beam Me Up # 227 Dark Inspectre – Kahn + Kifli – Lemberg
This week on episode 227 of The Beam Me Up show: I open this week with the song by Kokia from the second season of the anime series Gunslinger Girl called "Tatta Hitotsu no Omoi". You have to really watch the series to see how this song is a perfect fit for Gunslinger Girl.
Our first story this week is episode four of the Dark Inspectre series by Jason Kahn. There is no question that Jason has painted a dark milieu for his characters to live in and this week is no exception. Things continue to go from bad to worse for telepathic inspecter Jack Garrett.
My pet peve for the week was another whole slew of wrasllin on tap with the sy – fy channel. I thought we were going to get a reprieve when the present series ended, but no….the newest adds were for Ultimate Smack down on Sy Fy. Yeah, I lost my composure a bit when I heard that. I am willing to bet that the Ys in Sy Fy is for YEAH! I will leave the S and F to your imagination, but I can bet they don't stand for Science and Fiction anymore.
From the blog:
Rumor has it that Gemma Arterton, of Prince of Persia fame, might be Ridley Scott's choice for the heroine in his latest project in the Alien franchise.
Alexander Semenov has created what he titled Transformers test film one. This is a self made "Transformer" short that is damn funny and clever. Though a bit rough around the edges, it has that touch of reality that might just come from two guys with too much free time and access to some very convincing technology.
Amanda, of Books of Amanda Land blog, sends us a link for her review of Neal Stephenson's "Diamond Age, or a Young Lady's Illustrated Primer."
According to a recent article I read in Boing Boing, NASA has somewhat of a dirty secret when it come to astronauts in fact and fingernails in particular.
In other news, AK Sykora has a new story out and has offered it to us in a three part series. I can't give away to much yet, but in reading the story, it is quite possibly one of the best we have run by her. Other stories by Mz. Sykora were Irrasistable, Coming of the Abaries, Don't mess with my SSTO and others. I certainly am looking forward to her newest!
Out last story this week is a strange tale called Kifli by Rose Lenberg, and read by CrystalWizard of Cyberstudios Audio online. It is an EXCELLENT read and I think you will love the interaction between the mother and daughter and a most unusual delivery service!
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Support for learning and teaching spaces
Guides and university contacts to assist staff with the effective use of learning and teaching spaces and their technologies.
Property Central
Property Services hosts Property Central, a web portal system that is a user-friendly repository of all onshore RMIT campus building plans and detailed facilities information.
Good practice guides
- New learning spaces: library subject guide - this guide provides a range of professional development information, teaching tips, videos, learning activities, and templates to support the effective use of spaces.
- Guiding principles for teaching: Learning space and technology - DSC have compiled a set of guiding principles for leading tertiary educational practice with the aim of enhancing the overall student learning experience.
Swanston Academic Building (SAB)
Resources developed by the College of Business to assist staff in making the transition to the pedagogical approaches afforded by the spaces in SAB
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- Quick guides - Room specific details covering features and technology of teaching spaces
- Video resources - Video vignettes of academic and teaching staff who use collaborative learning spaces.
- Learning spaces in the SAB - This video series is designed to support staff who are looking for information about learning spaces in the SAB.
Teaching with technology
Resources and guides to assist with the use of teaching technologies available in learning and teaching spaces.
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ITS have developed training videos to assist with the use of in-room technologies, including the AMX touch screen panel, Lectopia controls, laptop presentations, and lighting.
HR have developed online self-paced training modules to support the use of teaching technologies within learning and teaching spaces.
Customised training is also available from HR, allowing work groups to design and deliver training and development activities that are specific to their needs.
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IT services provide support for staff using technology in learning and teaching spaces. For technical support or enquiries, contact the IT service desk.
Audio visual (AV) services provide technical support and training in the use of AV equipment available in learning and teaching spaces. Contact the IT service desk to arrange these services.
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Kevin Hart's bride gives us some serious wedding dress envy
The Internet's buzzing about Kevin Hart and Eniko Parrish's glamorous wedding, but the real showstopper is Parrish, who wore not one but two luxurious wedding dresses from Vera Wang.
Parrish looked stunning in a custom Vera Wang gown on her wedding day in Santa Barbara, which featured hand-embroidered French Chantilly lace. She wore a unique take on the "naked dress" trend, as the top of the dress looked like the revealing "naked" silhouettes we've seen on runways and rocked by celebs like Kim Kardashian. The bottom of the gown was solid silk, billowing out into a dreamy tulle skirt.
More: Wedding dresses for short brides, tall brides and everyone in between
The bride also wore a beautiful custom dress by Vera Wang to celebrate after the nuptials. "For her reception, she wore a custom long-sleeve light ivory sheer lace gown with sumptuous hand-placed French Chantilly lace appliqué artfully contoured along the entire gown," wrote @VeraWangGang on Instagram. And let's hope she doesn't just pack this gorgeous gown away and preserve it, because it deserves to stay on rotation in her closet!
The "naked" wedding dress trend is definitely gaining momentum. Vera Wang has created several other breathtaking gowns with see-through details with varying degrees of modesty for their Spring 2017 Bridal Collection.
More: This beautiful wedding dress isn't a dress at all
And we're not just seeing "naked" wedding dresses at celebrity weddings and at red carpet events. "This is what brides are asking for," Kleinfeld Bridal's fashion director Terry Hall told StyleCaster. "I think the days of the bride wearing her mother's old wedding dress are over." He added, "Brides really want their own red carpet moments."
Parrish certainly had her own red carpet moment this weekend. The happy bride shared her excitement on Instagram, writing, "Some people wait a lifetime for a moment like this."


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Ford Options*
Ford Options gives you the opportunity to drive a new Ford more often.
Available on New Fiesta, B-MAX, Kuga & Focus.
The Benefits
The benefits of Ford Options
- Replace your Ford more often – giving you the best of safety, performance, design and economy every time you change your car
- Reduce your risk – your Guaranteed Minimum Future Value (GMFV) protects you against unexpected falls in used car prices
- Flexibility – at the end of the agreement you can Renew, Return or Retain your Ford
- Peace of mind - You choose a deposit between 10 % - 30% of the Total Invoice Price, agree a monthly repayment that suits you and drive away with the added peace of mind of knowing your vehicle's minimum Guaranteed Future Value
The Options
Choose from three options at the end of your agreementOption 1 – Renew your Ford
With Ford Options, you can enjoy all of the benefits of a new car, more often. If you would like to renew your Ford you can trade it in at your Ford Dealer or sell it privately once you have settled your agrement with Ford Credit. Any excess value over the GMFV can be used as a deposit towards your new Ford.
Option 2 – Return your Ford
Your pre-agreed GMFV gives you protection against any unexpected fall in used car prices. If you would like to return your car, your Ford Dealer will complete a vehicle appraisal. As long as your car meets our fair wear and tear standards, is within the agreed mileage, and your account is up-to-date, there will be nothing further to pay. Additional charges will be made if you exceed the agreed mileage or if your car does not meet our fair wear and tear standards.
Option 3 – Retain your Ford
Ford Options also gives you the flexibility to own the car at the end of the agreement. All you need to do is arrange payment of the GMFV, which was deducted at the start of your agreement.
We'll contact you before the end of your Ford Options agreement to make sure you have plenty of time to decide which option is right for you.
Terms and Conditions
Ford Options finance table example:
Ford On the road price† Customer deposit/ part exchange Finance amount 36 monthly payments of Term GMFV †† (optional final payment) Total cost of credit APR %** Fiesta 1.25 5 Door €15,136† €4,540 €10,595 €166.36 37 months €5,754 €1,210.45 4.9% Fixed Focus Edge 1.6 TDCi 95PS 5 Door €22,525† €6,755 €15,760 €244.99 37 months €8,689 €1,812 4.9% Fixed B-MAX 1.4 €19,107† €5,733 €13,374 €223.96 37 months €6,739 €1,491.05 4.9% Fixed Kuga Zetec 2.0 TDCi 140PS 2WD €31,782† €9,535 €22,248 €338.00 37 months €12,600 €2,584 4.9% Fixed
* Lending criteria and terms and conditions apply. Finance is provided by way of a hire purchase agreement. Finance examples are based on a fixed rate APR of 4.9% and are inclusive of a once off documentation fee of €63.49. To qualify for this Finance Offer; a minimum deposit of 10% of the On the Road Price applies and a maximum term of 37 months. Ford Options is available on selected Fiesta, Focus, B-MAX and Kuga models at participating Ford dealers only. Rate quoted is correct as at time of issue and is subject to change. The credit provider is Ford Credit which is a registered trading name of Bank of Ireland Leasing Ltd.
** A Deposit Allowance of €500 is available on Fiesta, Focus and B-Max models for new 132 car registrations written on a Ford OPTIONS finance agreement from July 1st 2013 until July 31st 2013.
† On the Road prices include delivery & related charges. Models are shown for illustrative purposes only.
†† The Guaranteed Minimum Future Value (GMFV) is payable if you renew or retain the vehicle at the end of the agreement. Further charges may be applied by your Ford Dealer subject to kilometre limits/condition of the vehicle.
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'...Going into this weekend we're concentrating on further developing our game and focused on leaving with a positive result.' - Scorpions Coach Alen Marcina
New York, NY (PRWEB) July 31, 2014
San Antonio Scorpions look to continue their amazing run of play and extend their lead in the North American Soccer League (NASL) #Fight4Fall. Scorpions are also looking to add to their NASL modern-era record road undefeated streak (6-0-0) when they visit FC Edmonton at Clarke Stadium, wrapping up Week 4 encounters on Sunday, August 3, at 2 p.m. MT (4 p.m. ET).
Soccer fans can tune in to NASLlive.com to watch all five matches this weekend in Edmonton, Fort Lauderdale, Indy, Minnesota and New York.
The Scorpions lead the head-to-head series against the Eddies - who are currently sitting eight in the Fall table - and have secured all twelve available points thus far in the Fall campaign.
"Sunday will be our stiffest test of the Fall Season," said FC Edmonton coach Colin Miller, whose team has held the Scorpions to just three goals in four matches in Canada. "San Antonio are on a fantastic run home and away with scores that are the envy of most teams in the league. If we can build on the attacking performance from Sunday and hit the inside of the woodwork for a change, we'll be off to a good start."
Scorpions coach Alen Marcina, whose club's strong defense have not allowed a goal in their last 303 minutes this Fall Season, commented on its upcoming matchup against the Eddies: "As their record shows, Edmonton have a stingy defense that does not concede many goals and they are always a very difficult road game due to their physicality and discipline. But going into this weekend we're concentrating on further developing our game and focused on leaving with a positive result."
NASL Fall Week 4 action kicks off Saturday afternoon (August 2) when Spring Champion Minnesota United FC will look to continue its six-match unbeaten streak as they greet Ottawa Fury FC at Minneapolis' TCF Bank Stadium at 4:30 p.m. CT (5:30 p.m. ET). The match is part of a doubleheader that and will follow the Manchester City vs. Olympiacos F.C. international friendly.
United, who also has an impressive seven-game unbeaten streak, is coming off a 1-1 draw against host Atlanta Silverbacks last week, while Fury FC dropped a 3-0 encounter on the road to Carolina RailHawks.
"We got a point on the road which isn't always easy in this league," said United coach Manny Lagos. "So, I think the game will pose some challenges, partly because it's a semi-road game for us too. It's an earlier start time which is not at our normal stadium, which is like I said the field dimensions are going to be a challenging aspect, but again, I think we embrace that challenge and really try to go at those problems like we have all year I think we'll do well."
This will be the first encounter between the two sides in Minnesota, with United having earned a 2-1 win during their last meeting in Ottawa during the Spring Season Opener, last April.
"We know that Minnesota is always a difficult place to play, but we also know what we are capable of," said Fury FC coach Marc Dos Santos. "Our last few games have been difficult, but we are working hard to get back to our principles. Our group is ready and will go to Minnesota with great ambitions."
The Fall Week 4 action continues on Saturday when last year's Soccer Bowl champion, New York Cosmos, host Carolina RailHawks at Hofstra University's James M. Shuart Stadium at 7 p.m. ET.
Carolina has won two of the three encounters against the Cosmos, including a 1-0 win this past Spring at WakeMed Soccer Park. The last time the RailHawks visited New York, the Cosmos won 4-0 during the 2013 Fall Season.
"This Saturday we are beginning a very challenging part of our schedule as we play three games in eight days," said Cosmos coach Giovanni Savarese. "The depth of our squad will be tested and we'll need every player to be ready to contribute to face Carolina, a talented team that is right behind us in the standings."
Continuing Week 4 action, Indy Eleven returns home to attempt to give their loyal, record-setting fans their first home league victory. Indy Is set to take on Atlanta Silverbacks at IUPUI's Michael A. Carroll Stadium in the NASL's 'Game of the Week' on ESPN3 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Indy club has hit the ground running this Fall Season, winning their last two matches and moving into third place in the standings, trailing Minnesota by a single point for second.
This is the first time Atlanta will be visiting Indy, as the team's last encounter was on Silverback territory where they faced off this past June in the Spring Season Finale, ended in a 3-3 draw.
"Indy is obviously a team that is on the upswing, so we can't take the game lightly by any means," said Silverbacks coach Jason Smith. "I'm still more concerned about our team and improving some of the issues that we need to address. I like where we're at right now, but I feel like we need to make positive steps forward each week. We understand, though, that going up to Indianapolis is going to be a challenge."
The annual Florida Derby is back and will close out Saturday's NASL Week 4 encounters. Fort Lauderdale Strikers welcome Tampa Bay Rowdies at Lockhart Stadium at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The clubs are, as always, playing for the Coastal Cup, which is awarded to the winner of the Derby. This is the second of three matches in the 2014 Florida Derby series, with the Rowdies winning the first match 3-2 this past Spring at Al Lang Stadium. The Rowdies have won the four Coastal Cups competed for during the NASL's modern era.
"We don't have the same kind of dominance against the Strikers in Fort Lauderdale as we have at home in St. Petersburg," said Rowdies coach Ricky Hill. "Lockhart Stadium has a beautiful pitch and it's a beautiful environment to play in. We've always had open games against them.
"The Strikers, irrespective of their current form or their past record against us, they're always a handful. Our games against the Strikers are always fiercely contested, so I hope we execute well as a team."
Soccer fans around the world will also be able to 'Watch Every Match Live' - all 90 NASL matches -- throughout the 2014 North American Soccer League season, including all the Week 4 matches on NASLLive.com.
NASL Fall Season Week 4 Schedule (All kickoff times US EST)
Saturday, August 2
Minnesota United FC vs. Ottawa Fury FC
TCF Bank Stadium; Minneapolis, Minn. 5:30 p.m.
New York Cosmos vs. Carolina RailHawks
Hofstra University's James M. Shuart Stadium; Hempstead, N.Y. 7 p.m.
Indy Eleven vs. Atlanta Silverbacks
IUPUI's Michael A. Carroll Stadium; Indianapolis, Ind. 7:30 p.m.
Fort Lauderdale Strikers vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies
Lockhart Stadium; Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 3
FC Edmonton vs. San Antonio Scorpions
Clarke Stadium; Edmonton, Alberta 4 p.m.
The Championship Defined
As a reminder, the Spring Season Champion (Minnesota United FC) and Fall Season champion (currently San Antonio Scorpions) will be joined in the semifinals of The Championship by the two clubs with the next best overall records from both seasons combined (currently New York Cosmos and Carolina RailHawks). The semifinal winners will compete in The Championship final.
About the NASL:
The North American Soccer League is a professional soccer league established in the United States and Canada. The NASL member teams are: Atlanta Silverbacks, Carolina RailHawks, FC Edmonton, Fort Lauderdale Strikers, Indy Eleven, Minnesota United FC, New York Cosmos, Ottawa Fury FC, San Antonio Scorpions FC and Tampa Bay Rowdies. Jacksonville Armada FC and Oklahoma City will commence play in 2015, while Virginia Cavalry FC kicks off its inaugural season in 2016.
For more information about the NASL, visit http://www.NASL.com. Follow the NASL on Twitter @NASLOfficial and Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/NASLfans. Fans can watch every game live at http://www.NASLlive.com.


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SITECH started in late 1996 by a team of multidisciplinary experts with a common vision of making design viable to industries. Our passion for design and innovation has always helped us in reaching to a next level.
Collaborative approach of working with client has proven SITECH as a win-win business model.
SITECH's industrial experience of two decades helps us to provide one stop design solution to our clients. Our experienced team is always dedicated to improve products by out of the box design interventions.
We help our clients grow by streamlining their product portfolio through design expertise.
SITECH provides services like Industrial design, Conceptual product development, Design validation, Design for manufacturability , Molds and dies design and reverse engineering.
SITECH's expertise help our clients to regulate standards by selecting correct materials and processes. We believe in an error free design process which starts with conceptualization and ends with prototyping and validation. Our well documented design process helps developing unique products without infringing on competitor's IP.
Through creativity, hard work and dedication, SITECH strive to be a backbone of creative economy.
International Tooling Summit provides you an elite platform to showcase your product & solution offerings to over 250+ executives, business & functional heads from leading companies. While your brand gets exposure to key industry stake holders present at the summit, it also reaches to a wider community of professional practitioners through our pre & post conference advertising and publicity campaign carried out through various mediums.
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|Registration & High Tea
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|Inaugural , light lamping
|National Anthem
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|Welcome address
|Mr. A Dayanand Reddy - President, TAGMA India
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|Chief Guest address
|Mr. Rajiv Gandhi, Executive Director, Production, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd
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|Guest of honour speech
|Mr. S K Arya, Chairman, JBM Group
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|Guest of honour speech
|Mr. Christen Merkle - CEO , AHP Merkle GmbH
"Why India - why business with India? As an experiment …, from a German"
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|Keynote address
|Mr. Michael Walter - Managing Director, Buderus Edelstahl GmbH, Gemarny
"Trends and technologies in the manufacturing big molds"
|10:55 Hrs
|11:00 Hrs
|Vote of Thanks
|Mr. R Sree Prakash - Vice President, TAGMA India
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|12:10 Hrs
|Panel Discussion 1
|Indian tooling Industry - Quest for Self-Sufficiency and end user perspective
Mr. AS Raju - Senior VP, Supply Chain, Maruti Suzuki
Mr BB Gupta - President, JBM Group
Mr BJ Wadia - Executive VP Innovation and Technolgy, Godrej Appliances
Mr. Rajeev Wasan - Senior VP Manufacturing, Honda Cars India
Mr Sumantra B Barooah - Associate Editor, AUTOCAR Professional
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|12:40 Hrs
|Technical Session - 1
|Mold Masters | Mr. Sunil Parol - Director - Technical,Milacron - Mold Masters
"Make your factory smart with SmartMoldTM"
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|Doosan | Mr. Bongkuk Choo - Material expert for Mold and Tool steel
technology in Doosan
"Steel Solution for Efficient Mold Production -- The DOOSAN Way"
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|Lunch Break
|Lunch Break
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|BDB | Mr Manish Kulkarni
Tool Room Survey
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|Oerlikon Balzers | Mr.Thomas Vermland -
Forming Tools Appl. Manager New Technologies, BTMA / BU Balzers Industrial
"Latest Trends in coating for improving performance of Forming tools"
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|Technical Session - 4
|Buderus Edelstahl GmbH | Mr. Christofer Polz - General Manager - Forged
"Trends and technologies in the manufacturing big molds"
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|Matip | Mr. Marc Michel - CEO
"MASTIP - 25 years of experience adding value to customers"
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|AHP Merkle | Mr. Christen Merkle - CEO
"The AHP-Merkle-Strategy" What is the advantage of innovation or: Make it easy to decide for your customers by innovation
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|Evening Tea-Break
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|TAGMA CET presentation - Mr. A Dayanand Reddy
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|Tallk by DHI
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|Talk by MSME
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|GST Session
|Abhay Desai (YDCO)
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|Senior Leaders
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|Delegation from Japan
|Introduction, about Japan delegation visit purpose
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Day 2 - 10th February 2017
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|Opening remarks
|Mr Sree Prakash - Vice President, TAGMA India
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|Technical Session - 8
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|Technical Session - 9
|Mastercam India | Mr. Daniel Raravi - Director – Marketing & Strategic
"Be Dynamic - efficient machining of Dies and Moulds"
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|Bohler | Dr .ECKART VOSS - Managing Director, EIFELER VACOTEC – GERMANY
"Surface Engineering of Tools through PVD Coating"
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|Tea Break
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|3D Printing, 3D Scanning and Inspection for Tooling Industry
Mr. A. Dayanand Reddy - Vasantha Tool Crafts - User Perspective on 3D Printing for Conformal Cooling
Mr. Amar Kulkarni - Polyworks - 3D Scanning, Inspection and Reverse Engg
Mr. Nishant Shah - Imaginarium - A Service Bureau's Approach to 3D Printing
Mr. Prakasam Anand - EOS - A Case Study of successful Implementation of 3D Printing
Mr. Aditya Chadavarkar - Partner, Inside 3D Printing
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|FIBRO | Mr. Yann Curien - Chargé d'affaires PRONIC IN-DIE SOlUTIONS, France
"In-Die tapping solutions".
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|Collaborative effort towards enhanced tooling productivity
Mr. Anil S Patil - Business Head, Reliable Autotech Private Limited, Pune
Mr. Elias Pinto - VP Tooling and Programe Management, Motherson Automotive Technologies and Engineering
Mr. Jean Louis - Vero SoHware, France
Mr. Vidyadhar Limaye - Director, Fauresia Interior Systems Pvt Ltd
Mr. Vivek Nanivadekar - Executive Director, FIBRO India precision products Private Limited
Mr. DK Sharma - Executive VP & Business Head, Godrej Tooling
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|Technical Session - 12
|MWI | Mr. Stephen Harris - Global Product Manager - EDM, Tokai Carbon
"Global perspective of EDM Technology and trends"
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|MAGMA Asia Pacific | Mr. Gerard Vong Yee Wen - Senior Roundry Application
Manager, MAGMA Engineering Application Manager
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i am a new android user and it is second time for me to root/flash room, my nook tablet was rooted and when i tried to flash cm 10.2, tablet won't boot from sd card, so i press n + power bottom(as someone said it can help tablet go to cwm recovery 6.0) i believe i hold 10-15 second, and i accidentally replease one of the bottom, n or power, i am not sure.. so my nook become as brick. every time i turn it on, it says i need to reboot again, if doesn't work i need to contact to nook customer service.
now, i have used two method so far, ubantu and cwm recovery, they seem not working at all(the tablet won't let me in to cmw v6.x when it was not bricked),and i tried the last one and only one that was use repary.img to recover(which is newest method in 2012,i am not sure if there a way way other than this) repart.img won't unzipped on my computer, my computer is win7 64 bit,the zip said,"unexpected ending of this archive"
what that mean?it means i am only one cannot unzipped the file in that thread.
by the way, i can still go to cwm 5.0 for my root-format sd card, but not the recovery sd card or anything else, HELP!!! it has been whole day!


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In this video adapted from Lead Awareness for Parents by the Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning, two mothers share their experiences about how their children suffered from lead poisoning. First, meet the Sanfilippo family who discovered their young son chewing on wood from their porch while they renovated it, and then found that there was lead paint present. Also meet the Travis family, whose children likely got lead poisoning from lead hazards in their rental homes. Hear about the importance of regular testing for blood lead levels, and learn how to prevent lead exposure.
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Powerful Portrayals of Human Struggle Two Strong Movies from New Zealand and Macedonia Land Squarely on the World Cinema Map
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Lands far from Hollywood are sending films to American theaters, and while the movies vary in quality -- as art, as entertainment, and as statements on contemporary issues -- their presence allows a refreshing change from commercial cinema as usual.
"Once Were Warriors" hails from New Zealand, but the problems it tackles -- domestic violence, racial tension, youth gangs -- have relevance around the world. The story focuses on Jake and Beth, whose 18-year marriage has spawned a host of problems. Many are caused by Jake's outbursts of drunken abuse. Others stem from Beth's lingering doubts about whether she was right to marry him over the objections of her parents, ethnic Maoris who wished their daughter would stay away from decadent white culture.
The movie gains much of its strength from the hard-hitting style of director Lee Tamahori, whose ability to construct scenes of sustained emotional force is greater than one might expect from a newcomer who developed his skills making TV commercials.
Even more impressive are the performances by Temuera Morrison, a New Zealand soap-opera star of surprising depth, and Rena Owen, whose explosive portrayal of Beth won the best-actress award at last year's Montreal World Film Festival.
The movie itself won the best-film award at Montreal and has been praised at other European and American festivals. It isn't a success only on the movie-buff circuit, moreover: At box offices in New Zealand, it has become the top-grossing picture of all time, outdoing even "Jurassic Park" and other high-profile releases.
This doesn't mean it's a masterpiece; as I observed in a report from Montreal, it's less artful than powerful, in the sense that a locomotive or a sledgehammer is powerful. But its cry of anguish over domestic abuse has clearly struck a resonant chord.
"Before the Rain" also comes to American screens with film-festival credentials, having earned major prizes at the Venice filmfest a few months ago. It's in the current Academy Awards race, too, as Macedonia's entry for best foreign-language film. …


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Renascions is a privately held company focused on clinical stage drug development. Our proprietary technology improves trial outcomes by selecting the right patient cohort for a specific drug. We are focused on improving drug efficacy in oncology, metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, viral infections, and immunological diseases. Renascions provides biomarker discovery, validation, and assay development services to biotech and pharmaceutical companies as a specialty contract research organization (sCRO). Our technology identifies patient groups likely to respond to a specific drug candidate; selecting such patients for clinical trials will achieve higher efficacy, making a drug approvable with our companion diagnostic. We discover genetic predisposition factors for responsiveness to the drug, and then construct proprietary in vitro diagnostics based on SNP genotypes (single nucleotide polymorphisms or DNA mutations) and haplotypes (sets of mutations inherited as a unit).
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We signed up and bought three duckies. The rubber ducks are loaded while the judges wisely split for distant lands that are not inhabited by giant yellow ducks.
The ducks were off to a kinda slow start, but the organizers had thought ahead and built in a little waterfall, plus they had people wading along as rubber duck herders.
This time they split for good, getting out and waddling off with outraged quacks.
The rubber ducks meanwhile have reached the waterfall.
The ducks wound and wound...
...assisted by the duck herders. They had to keep taking rubber ducks away from the black Lab and tossing them back in, he kept jumping in and trying to retrieve them.
Nah, we didn't win. But the kid did get to take three rubber ducks home with her.


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At The Steamboat Tavern we're passionate about good quality, freshly cooked food. We source many of our ingredients from some of the amazing local suppliers in Suffolk. From our incredible skin-on, twice cooked chips, to freshly beer battered fish – we cook as much as possible from fresh.
Typical menu:
- Panko breaded chicken strips with sweet chilli sauce
- Nachos with salsa, sour cream, guacamole & melted cheddar
- Thai fishcakes with sweet chilli sauce
- Potato & chorizo croquettes with smokey mayo
- Baked camembert with red onion chutney & bread
- Chilli (beef or veg) cheesy chips
- Chilli (beef or veg) nachos with salsa, sour cream, guacamole & melted cheddar
- Homemade soup with freshly baked roll
- Ham & English mustard
- Cheese & pickle
- Fish finger & tartare sauce
- Tuna mayo
- Bacon & brie
- Sausage & onion
- Chicken, salad & pesto mayo
- Tuna & cheese melt
- Tomato, mozzarella & pesto
- Chicken, pesto, mozzarella & spinach
- Chicken, chorizo, salsa & cheese
- Suffolk ham, free range eggs & homemade chips
- Homemade chilli (beef or veg) with rice
- Panko breaded crispy fried chicken strips, homemade chips & peas or salad
- Wholetail scampi, homemade chips, peas & tartare sauce
- Fresh beer battered haddock, homemade chips, peas & tartare sauce
- Procters' sausages, mashed potato, peas & gravy
- Traditional, locally made pie, mashed potato or homemade chips, peas & gravy
- Veggie – spicy bean burger with salsa
- Chicken – cajun chicken breast with smokey mayo
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Originally posted by Jazzerman
Kano...Im not saying that looking at rocks is wrong, but they need to go where they find what may be evidence of life. They seem to have enough money to send probes and rovers to the red planet, so why not fund something to go check out the polar region or Cydonia for that matter.
I dont know how valid that picture is or if it came from any NASA site but it looks like water to me.
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didn't we try to send a satellite to the poles? the Mars Polar Orbiter or something like that?
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...someone needs to send something there. There appears to be plants of some sort growing at the base of the ice cap, and until NASA pulls their head out of "you know where" and stop looking at miserable rocks they may just find life.
Good post, and yes, I think the ice cap is enough proof that water is there. Frozen or not, its still water!


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Learning Intention: Students will understand that there are many different ways to express the concept of 'part of a whole'.
Success criteria: Each student will produce a poster that demonstrates eight different ways to express a certain fraction, chosen by the distribution of individual fraction cards. We will use these cards and our 'Fraction Walls' to demonstrate adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions.
Each student will recieve a card with a fraction and create a poster that shows this fraction eight different ways (as above for one half). When you have finished, place your poster on the number line in the room.


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How to Choose a Marine Battery
Ever feel like "walking the plank" just thinking about shopping for marine batteries? Take a step back, anchor up, and be prepared to learn the ropes. Here's a quick guide from Interstate to help you find a battery that best accommodates your boat.
First, there are three types of 12-volt marine batteries: starting (also known as cranking), deep cycle, and dual purpose batteries. Starting batteries are designed to start the main engine. Deep cycle batteries are used to power accessories and trolling motors. Dual-purpose batteries, as you would expect, are a combination of both starting and deep cycle batteries.
Think we're done? Read on as we continue to further distinguish each battery. Don't miss the boat!
Marine Starting Batteries
Marine cranking batteries, otherwise known as starting batteries, emit lots of power in short bursts. Starting batteries are made with numerous, extremely thin lead plates with lots of surface area. This characteristic enables a faster power delivery. Starting batteries provide power for accessories while your engine is running, and the battery's power is replenished by the alternator.
When shopping for marine starting batteries, check the engine manual for its recommended rating. Choose a battery of equal or greater power than the recommended value designated in the engine manual.
Deep-Cycle Marine Batteries
Deep-cycle marine batteries, contrary to cranking batteries, discharge power at a slower rate for an extended period of time. They have fewer, yet thicker lead plates. These batteries are primarily built to provide power for your trolling motor and other accessories, like fish-finders, whether or not your engine is running.
Dual-Purpose Marine Batteries
Dual-purpose marine batteries can be used both for starting and deep-cycling, though only to an extent. Dual-purpose batteries don't have as much cranking power as a dedicated starting battery. They're also unable to endure as much deep discharge and recharge cycles as a dedicated deep-cycle battery. Dual-purpose marine batteries are best for small boats that have weight restrictions or room for just one battery. Otherwise, you should install two separate batteries, one for starting and one for trolling and accessories.
Time to get on board with Interstate Batteries. Visit your local Interstate All Battery Center or authorized Interstate dealer, and before you know it you'll be smooth sailing. While you're there, ask about our new Pro ECL line of marine batteries, offering More Cycles, More Life.
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Lost in the months-long power struggle in Albany was the Legislature's approval of a measure dubbed the Public Authorities Reform Act. Its sponsors, as well as a number of editorial boards and proclaimed good-government groups, are pressuring Gov. Paterson to sign this bill into law. For the good of New York, he must resist.
In concept, reforming New York's public authorities ranks right up there with motherhood and apple pie. Who doesn't want greater transparency and accountability on budget and management practices from government-run entities, including the MTA and the Port Authority?
But the devil is always in the details — and a little digging shows that this bill would represent a considerable step backward for the state, and even worse for New York City.
Despite their limits, New York City wouldn't be what it is today without public authorities. Over the last century, various authorities have successfully undertaken a wide range of critical infrastructure projects — building bridges, power plants, hospitals and colleges — and vital economic-development initiatives, such as the rebirth of Times Square and creation of Battery Park City.
Our state adopted the use of authorities to handle certain tasks that serve the public interest, but are better done at arms-length from politics and the usual restraints on government. Most notably, they're funded with dedicated revenue sources, rather than relying on annual appropriations through the highly politicized budgeting process.
Today, our public authorities are far from perfect, and certain reforms are in order. Some of the current bill's provisions are worthy, including ones to put more teeth behind the Authority Budget Office and to hold board members more accountable to their fiduciary responsibilities.
But other parts of the bill would emasculate authorities to the point that they once again would become hopelessly entangled in a web of overlapping government bureaucracies and cease to be effective.
For example, it would compel the state comptroller to review and approve most authority procurements, even though most authorities already report to a range of existing oversight entities.
Consider the New York City-based authorities responsible for the construction and upkeep of public schools, hospitals, affordable housing and other vital facilities. These already report to and are heavily scrutinized by the city's Office of Management and Budget, as well as the Office of the City Comptroller and the City Council. What could another layer of oversight possibly add?
A second fatal flaw: The bill would eliminate each authority's flexibility to sell properties for less than market value even when there's a defined economic-development/urban-planning objective to be achieved.
Both the city and state have sponsored a number of essential projects — including the Hudson Rail Yards, East River Science Park and Willets Point — that have relied on the government's ability to negotiate the terms of a sale, rather than being forced to blindly accept the highest bid.
Rather than encouraging such long-term thinking, the bill would eliminate opportunities to leverage billions of dollars in private investment and achieve far-reaching economic-development objectives.
One final objection: The Legislature failed to undertake a fiscal-impact review before passing this bill, even though a cost analysis is a statutory requirement.
Given the huge potential costs of this legislation to the public, Gov. Paterson should demand a more substantive review of this (or any similar) legislation's costs before any further actions are taken.
Gov. Paterson should send lawmakers back to the drawing board, starting with the special session in September. They ought to be able to produce a bill to bring much needed accountability and transparency to the public authorities without stifling their ability to create jobs and spur economic development and without making delays and cost overruns more likely in critical projects.
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Registration/Check-in will begin at 10 a.m. and tee-off is at 1 p.m. There will be plenty of time for everyone to warm up and grab some lunch. You will also be able to purchase Mulligans and get signed up for the Hole-in-One contest for a chance to WIN A CAR!
The Down Syndrome Support Group of Shreveport / Bossier City ( UP WITH DOWNS ) enhances the quality of life for people with Down Syndrome by providing resources and support to those individuals, families, professionals and the community. We host these events with 3 main goals:
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Troubleshooting and Reasons for Internet Disruption
We are a market leader in Internet TV and take every single customer experience very seriously. We want all of our customers to enjoy perfect UK television feeds, however, some things are out of our control and can cause disruption.
It is important to know that just because other services like Netflix and YouTube may stream OK and your UKTV box may not mean that the problem lies with your UKTV service, nor does having a very fast Internet connection bear any relevance in many cases. You can have a 30MB connection and your UKTV box may still freeze because of packet loss or inadequate routing provided by your ISP.
Streaming video tests the limits of any Internet connection and is the most bandwidth intense product available. NO streaming video system works perfectly 100% all of the time, but the system we have built is as close to perfect as there is. If you are experiencing freezing issues, especially at peak times of day (8PM -10PM) then it is an absolute certainty that the problem lies with your Internet Service Provider (ISP). If you are experiencing consistent freezing at all times, then there is a 100% certainty that it is a problem with your ISP or as mentioned the remote guide is not being followed correctly.


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This article provides the information to help you with the BitLocker Recovery Key issue when you do not have the key.
If you encounter a prompt for a BitLocker recovery key and you do not have a working recovery key for the BitLocker prompt, you will be unable to access the system.
Dell does not store recovery keys and cannot provide recovery keys because BitLocker is an encryption product, Dell cannot circumvent the Microsoft BitLocker Recovery key process.
If you do not know if a recovery key was created, it may have been saved a few different ways depending on the version of Windows installed on to the system.
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The option to save as a file is the most used one and can sometimes cause recovery issues when the user saved the file on the drive of the system that is needing to be recovered.
If you do not have the recovery key and cannot find the recovery key or unlock the drive, the only option that will remain is to reinstall of the Windows operating system.
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It was early on when we first thought this guy could be pretty good when on this date in 1984, Dwight Gooden became the first teenager since Bert Blyleven in 1970 to strike out ten hitters.
In a 2-1 victory in 11 innings at Montreal, Gooden struck out ten of the 24 batters he faced. He gave up two hits and walked one in seven innings.
Gooden was 17-9 with a 2.60 ERA as he won the Rookie of the Year, made the All-Star team and finished second in the Cy Young Award balloting.
The Mets scored the game-winner when George Foster drove home Keith Hernandez with a single to left.
Jesse Orosco picked up the victory in relief.
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The pattern includes a winter version of the PJs and a summer version! Miss L loves her new "jammies" as they are so fondly called in our home.
(See that pretty blanket? That's something I made and never blogged about, surprise, surprise!)
She has worn them daily for weeks, (except when they disappear in the laundry) "they are the best jammies ever!" and that makes me smile. :)


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The husband of a woman raped in college has penned a powerful open letter to Stanford rapist Brock Turner's father in the wake of his controversial statement supporting his son.
At his son's sentencing Dan Turner appealed to the judge for his son to receive a sentence of probation rather than prison.
He said prison was a "steep price to pay for 20 minutes of action out of his 20-plus years of life".
The comments were met with public vitriol and led to Michigan web developer and father-of-three Kyle Suhan writing his own response.
"I married a rape victim and I have something to say to Brock Turner's father" appeared on blog site www.feelingsandfaith.net and has since gone viral.
The blog is run by Mr Suhan's wife Christine. She asked him to write the piece, and also opened up about her rape last week.
"It's been almost 13 years since I was raped, and I can still smell the coconut-flavored rum on the assailant's breath as he threw my naked body up against a wooden dresser...
"Thirteen years and my body won't forget. My body remembers anything my mind can't. I spent years in therapy trying to dig up those memories. I thought that if my mind remembered, maybe it would help my body to forget, but so far it hasn't worked like that," she revealed in an article on www.goodhousekeeping.com.
Mr Suhan's post, in full below, outlined the impact his wife's rape was still having on her 13 years after it happened. He also speaks about what he will teach his three sons about what happened to their mother, Brock Turner and how they should, and must, treat women.
Steep? Mount Everest is steep.
The peak of the emotional roller coaster Brock Allen Turner's rape victim has only begun to descend is steep.
Six months in jail is a joke; a speed bump, if you will. The "20 minutes of action" that Brock's father minimizes in his above statement will haunt his victim for the rest of her life. It may have been a measly 20 minutes for him but for her, the impact of those 20 minutes will weave into every fiber of her being, every facet of her life, for its entirety.
In her letter, the rape victim states that she "does not remember" the night Brock penetrated, groped and left her behind a dumpster. But what she will soon find out is that her body will not let her forget. I know this because I married a victim of a college rape.
Steep will be the amount of time, energy and financial resources that will go into undoing what Brock has done. Undoing is the wrong word here, what he did can never be undone. It can only be rewired, reworked, processed and worked through again.
When she is but a distant bad decision in your life, you will be a permanent fixture of her subconscious.
Trauma has a way of blocking the logic centers of the brain and reducing its survivors to their most primitive survival instincts.
When I touch my wife, nearly 13 years after her rape, she can be triggered into an immediate fight or flight response. We never know when, or if, it will happen because Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) often has no rhyme or reason. Her body remembers what her mind can't.
Sexual desire was non-existent for years, and is just now only slowly coming back. For years I couldn't understand why she didn't have the same desire for me that I do for her. It isn't that she doesn't want to, it's that she can't. The trauma she experienced has caused her primitive brain to associate sex with danger.
My hope for these unfortunate events is not that we would use this story to communicate the dangers of college partying and binge drinking to teenage girls. My hope is that we would use this story to raise better boys.
As the father of three boys, I can understand the hurt and disappointment that is felt when your child makes a poor decision. The loss of the dreams and aspirations that were once so clear is a crushing blow.
But rape is not just a poor decision. Rape is an intentional violation of another human being. Rape is an abuse of power. I love my boys with every ounce of my being, but if they ever rape a woman, I will not defend them the way Dan Turner defended his son. I will not minimize the impact of sexual trauma because in doing so, I'd be perpetuating a much larger social issue that is playing out all around us.
I don't believe my children will ever rape a woman because I have the ability, as their father, to raise them to respect women. Not only do I have the ability to shape them into respectful men, but I feel a social responsibility to do so.
We, as parents, should all feel socially responsible to parent children who are upstanding citizens; children who grow into men and woman with integrity.
We need to raise men who value the lives of other people, especially women. Men who do not violate women for self-satisfaction. I shouldn't have to defend my children for committing a heinous crime because I will not raise them to be capable of destroying another human life.
While this case may be used as a way to draw awareness to the dangers of binge drinking and partying in college, I want us to focus our attention on the larger social issue at hand.
Twenty five percent of women suffer sexual abuse. TWENTY FIVE PERCENT! That means 25 percent of parents are not upholding their social responsibility to raise men who value human life more than their sexual gratification.
No wonder women are scared of men; 1 in 4 of them will be or already has been assaulted by one. This is not okay.
The fact that women are scared of men is a societal crisis and we, as a society, are handling this crisis all wrong.
We are doing a great job of warning women and providing them with safety precautions in case they find themselves in a dangerous situation, but it's about time we start working on the root of the problem. We need to raise our children better than the generation before us.
I plan to read the victim's letter to my boys when they are old enough to understand the conversation behind it. Will it be an uncomfortable conversation? Absolutely. But it's a crucial conversation to have.
I need them to understand the emotional impact that sex has on the woman involved. Sex is always intentional, and they are going to understand that even consensual sex needs to be cared for with the utmost delicacy.
I will not shy away from my social responsibility of raising better boys.
My boys will become men that will stand up for others.
They will build each other up instead of tearing humanity to shreds.
They will be able to draw into awareness the emotional ramifications of all of their actions, and when they make a mistake, they will be humble enough to admit when they are wrong. And if, God-forbid, they ever violate another human being, they will take full responsibility for their actions, no matter what the cost.
Turner's victim's statement was also released following his sentencing. It is confronting and graphic, please take care.
• Victim's account of sex assault goes viral
• Stanford rape victim's powerful message to her attacker
• Father of convicted rapist defends his son's crime
• Brock Turner has two months cut from sentence
• Court records shed light on the Brock Turner Stanford sexual assault case
• In Brock Turner's home town, we're raising kids who are never told 'no'
• Louise Nicholas: I would 'knock some sense' into Brock Turner's father
• The Swedish students who tackled Brock Turner break their silence
• Joe Biden to victim: 'You are a warrior - with a solid steel spine'
• Lizzie Marvelly: NZ is a dangerous place to be a woman