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Introduction to Data Visualisation, Training Course - Seattle (SEA1)
Andy Kirk
Wednesday, 9 January 2013 from 09:00 to 17:00 (PST)
Event Details
Course details
For all the details about this course, including the objectives, training topics and the course structure visit the training course information page. Here you will also be able to find a selection of the testimonials received from delegates at previous events.
The basic delegate rates are £225 per person for UK/EU events and £250 per person for events held elsewhere outside the EU. There are additional VAT costs as follows:
- For any delegate based in the UK, a VAT charge of 20% will be added to the rate.
- For any delegate based in the EU (outside UK) and whose organisation is NOT registered for VAT (or equivalent), a VAT charge of 20% will be added to the rate.
- For any delegate based in the EU (outside UK) and whose organisation IS registered for VAT (or equivalent), no VAT will be charged but a record of the organisation's VAT registration number will be required for reciprocal UK tax purposes.
- For any delegate based outside the EU, no VAT charges are applicable.
No separate, additional registration fees are charged to delegates - these are all absorbed within the rate.
Alternative registration
If you would prefer to arrange a BACS transfer via invoice, that is also fine. Just email Andy Kirk to explain what works for you and your organisation.
The event will take place in the Main HQ building of Tableau software. Details of how to get there can be accessed here.
Class size
The maximum class size is typically 16. This relatively small size helps to facilitate a supportive learning environment with plenty of one-on-one instruction as well as energetic dialogue and group discussion between all attendees.
The courses will commence at 9:30 and finish around 17:00 with registration commencing from 9:00. There will be short breaks in the morning and afternoon sessions and a lunch break of around 50 minutes.
Drinks/refreshments will typically be arranged on arrival at least. Lunch is not provided but all venues will be picked based on convenient access to appropriate food and drink facilities.
You are encouraged, but not required, to bring a wireless-enabled laptop with you and to be prepared to share your workspace with others. There are no specific programmes or applications required though it will useful if you have Microsoft Excel/OpenOffice Calc and a pdf reader installed.
Delegate Cancellations
In the event of a delegate needing to cancel their booking, if written notification is received at least 3 days before the date of the course, a full refund will be offered less any processing fees. Should you wish to transfer your course booking to another delegate, that is fine, but please inform Andy Kirk if this situation arises. The best advice is to make sure you can definitely attend the training before booking.
Event Cancellations
In the extremely rare event that a training course has to be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances you will be offered to attend an alternative event as appropriate or a full refund for your registration. However, liability will be limited to a refund of fees paid and Visualising Data Ltd is not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable travel or accommodation costs.
When & Where
2nd Floor, Heart @ Tableau HQ, Fremont
837 N 34th St
Wednesday, 9 January 2013 from 09:00 to 17:00 (PST)
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Andy Kirk
Andy Kirk is a UK-based data visualisation specialist and founder of Visualising Data Ltd. He is a design consultant, trainer, author, editor of visualisingdata.com, speaker and lecturer at Imperial Business School, London. He also does data visualisation for the Arsenal FC performance team.


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It may be her smoky voice that earned her fame, but "Mercy" singer Duffy is poised to show off a whole new side of herself in an ad campaign for Nivea. And while the images of the Welsh beauty won't appear until later this month in the special Fashion Rocks supplement, we've snagged you a preview. If you're craving more than just face time with the singer, tune in to the Fifth Annual Fashion Rocks concert from N.Y.C.'s Radio City Music Hall September 9th on CBS. Tell us: What do you think of Duffy in the Nivea ads?

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Im using ZA with Virtualization turned on and Firefox with a couple of Addins running. Everything works fine, but yesterday in response to another issue I deleted all my Virtualization data through the ZA option. On restarting FF the Addins had gone, I reinstalled them and we are back to normal. The question is, is that normal? Is there a way of stopping deleting the data from removing the Addins, or if I install them without Virtualization and then turn it on will that work. Its not the end of the world but a bit of a nuisance
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- Significant reserves of oil and gas.
- Potential in the fields of renewable energies and tourism.
- Solid external financial situation (very low external indebtedness, significant foreign exchange reserves).
- High dependency on hydrocarbons and problems with the utilisation of this income.
- Fracture lines between the government and the population.
- High unemployment rates amongst the young.
- Excessive weight of the public sector.
- Heavyweight bureaucracy, weaknesses in the financial sector and problematic business environment.
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Slowdown of activity in 2017
The Algerian growth rate slowed down only slightly in 2016. Despite the fall in the nominal oil GDP, the oil sector produced good performances compared with 2015, maintaining a positive growth rate. The non-oil economy certainly showed signs of a slowdown, but they mainly concern the manufacturing and public sectors. For their part, services and the sectors related to consumption remain dynamic. Household expenditures continue to be sustained, partly thanks to the maintenance of non-energy subsidies. In the face of the risk of an extended slowdown following a fall in capital investments, the Algerian authorities maintained social spending and a reform of business taxation for the private sector. The austerity measures announced in 2017 should however lead to a sharp deceleration in activity, but the government is planning at the same time to launch an economic diversification plan over the 2016-2019 period. The 2016-2019 five-year program will have the objective of favouring 18 industrial sectors and triggering the relaunch and integration of industries as well as the creation of employment. A plan for recapitalisation of the state-owned banks and refinancing of the banking system should allow the generation of additional liquidity and stimulate lending. The government also intends to gradually substitute private investment for public investment. The response by the private sector could however be less than forecast. The slight increase in the price of oil expected in 2017 would not suffice to lower the pressure on the government finances and exports and would continue to weigh on the national macroeconomic environment. The increase in taxes and the high level of inflation would constrain household consumption. As in 2016, business and household confidence is likely to remain marked by gloom. Inflation increased sharply in 2016. This increase in prices is explained on the one hand by imported inflation arising from the depreciation of the exchange rate against the US dollar and by the removal of subsidies on the price of energy. In 2017, the prices will decelerate but remain high, particularly following the expected increase in the prices of regulated products.
Slight fall in the twin deficits
The public deficit fell in 2016 under the combined effects of a smaller contraction in receipt and the maintenance of budgeted expenditure. The reduction in oil receipts was however not compensated by the measures undertaken in 2016, which include the increase in the price of energy products and the reduction in the budgets of certain ministries. The rebalancing of the oil market expected in 2017 and the increase in prices which will derive therefrom should favour an increase in oil receipts, easing the pressure on the public finances. The deficit in the public finances should therefore be reduced given that the authorities are likely to pursue austerity measures - amongst them an increase in VAT of two points, better collection of the tax and a surcharge on petrol prices at the pump. The public debt will also increase but it will remain mainly domestic. Between April and October 2016, the government launched a government bond on the domestic market, which enabled it to raise more than $5 billion which will be used to finance the 2017 budget. Similarly, in November Algeria contracted a $1 billion loan from the African Bank.
The fall in the volume of hydrocarbon exports, coupled with the price of a barrel of oil at its lowest since 2009, have led to a significant unbalancing of the current account in 2016, which is likely to continue in 2017. The Algerian trade balance is likely to remain in deficit in 2017 despite attempts on the part of the authorities to restrict the invoice for imports. In addition, Algeria remains largely dependent on the health of its European partner. For its part, the balance of services is likely to remain in deficit.
Legislative election in 2017
During 2016, faced with the deterioration in the economic situation, President Bouteflika carried out the third ministerial reshuffle since the appointment of Abdelmalek Sellal to the position of Prime Minister. This change of government targeted around 30 portfolios, including the key posts of energy and the economy. The fragile health of President Bouteflika is relaunching rumours about his probable succession, given that Algerians are preparing to organise legislative elections in April 2017. If the security situation seems to have relatively improved, the activism of radical Islamist groups and instability have intensified on the Tunisian and Malian borders.
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Reaction to Mayor Bob Filner's first "State of the City" address ranged from "he hit the ball out of the park" and stayed true to his campaign pledge to improve neighborhoods to concerns about how he can possibly implement his ideas in this economy.
"It all sounds great," said Wayne Raffesberger, a former board member of Centre City Development Corp. "But the bottom line is: 'Where's the money?'"
Filner spoke of an impending $40 million budget deficit. On the bright side, the city is getting a $34 million wildfire litigation settlement and a $7 million county refund. He said this will be used, in part, to upgrade the city's public safety communications system.
Surprise guest: When he was running for mayor, Filner often joked during debates about hiring opponent Nathan Fletcher. That didn't happen, and the former Assemblyman started his new job last week with Qualcomm as senior director of corporate development.
However, Fletcher surprised the "State of the City" crowd when he came on stage. At first, Fletcher called his appearance "a dream come true." Then he acknowledged reality was setting in and he was really there to introduce the city's true mayor.
T-shirt attire: Filner shared his "State of the City" platform with his fiancé, Bronwyn Ingram, who announced her initiative to promote volunteerism. It soon became clear why so many "State of the City" attendees wore T-shirts instead of business attire. The T-shirts identified them as part of Team First Lady, Ingram's effort to assemble members of volunteer groups to work in harmony on issues such as homelessness.
Filnerisms: "I don't think we're going to save our beaches by continuing to put our heads in the sand." On the Chargers: "I'm going to do everything I can to make sure our Bolts don't bolt." The mayor promised to make San Diego a leading "aqua economy" by taking advantage of "green" technology and "blue" maritime industries: "The combination is aqua."
Lord help us: Seldom do invocations draw chuckles, but Bishop George McKinney proved the exception when he solicited God's help in dealing with the city's major crises – such as pot dispensaries (which already have Filner at odds with local law enforcement).
The end: Council President Todd Gloria managed to wade through a tongue-twisting 12-minute opening litany of VIP attendees' names, with applause limited to groups. As the session adjourned, Gloria apologized for overlooking county Treasurer/Tax Collector Dan McAllister, whom the audience singularly applauded.
District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis spun around in her seat to ask McAllister, "Did you text him?"
As it turned out, Gloria had actually spotted McAllister in the audience.


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Wallaby Pocock likely to be fit for Italy
Wallaby David Pocock remains on track to return for next weekend's rugby Test against Italy in Florence but Kane Douglas's chances of playing out the remainder of the European tour are doubtful.
Coach Robbie Deans said Douglas, who has a knee injury, would be assessed before the team travelled to Italy with the strong possibility a second player would be called into squad.
Standby forward Scott Higginbotham joined the squad in the UK this weekend and is available to face Italy after serving a suspension for striking All Blacks' skipper Richie McCaw.
Pocock was expected to make his long-awaited return from a knee injury in game two of the tour against England before he had a setback.
The Brumbies' recruit trained strongly in Paris on the opening week of the tour before suffering a calf strain in London.
Having used more than 40 players in 13 Tests this year, mostly due to injury, Deans was loathe to say Pocock would be right to face the Italians.
"Given this year's history, I'm not going to make any predictions ... I would suggest he would be right," Deans said.
"It's a not a major (injury) ... He's coming back off an injury and we're just making sure that when he returns, he's good to go."
Pocock hasn't played since he suffered knee ligament damage in the Wallabies' opening Bledisloe Cup match with New Zealand in August.
Higginbotham was drafted in for reserve lock Rob Simmons, who was hit with an eight-match ban for a lifting tackle in the Wallabies' 33-6 loss to France.
While the Wallabies are set to appeal the severity of the suspension, it's believed they are resigned to losing the Queenslander for the remainder of the tour.
Deans has a second player in mind to call into the squad but said that would be communicated when the time was right.
Australia play Wales in the fourth and final leg of the European tour in Cardiff on November 25.
Melbourne Rebels second-rower Cadeyrn Neville will join the Wallabies squad as cover for Douglas.
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text: backIllinois College students showcase professional artist in virtual galleries5.3.2013As a final project this semester, Illinois College students participating in Professor Jeff Garland's contemporary art class were given the task to create online exhibitions of professional contemporary artists.The overall theme and selection of artists and their works were determined by three teams, each comprised of four students. Each student worked directly with an artist of their choice to represent them, just like an agent would, to contract works for the virtual galleries. The students then took it upon themselves to justify to the class why their artist was chosen for the exhibition."Working directly with the artists themselves was an amazing process and educational experience," Illinois College junior Sarah Adcock said. "Along the way we conversed with them, developed a better understanding of their works and their motivations as artists, and ultimately, deepened our appreciation for their pieces."Online Galleries:"Minimalism: A Celebration of Simplicity" "The Place We Live: An Exhibition of Influence and Discovery" - "Bridging the Gap – Woodcock Virtual Gallery" Featured artists and their works will be virtually on display through May. About Illinois CollegeFounded in 1829, Illinois College is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success. The college is located in Jacksonville, Ill. With an enrollment of about 1,000 students, the college offers over 50 undergraduate programs and a Master of Arts in Education degree program. In 1932 the society of Phi Beta Kappa established a chapter at Illinois College, and it remains one of only 11 in the state.Illinois College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.Visit www.ic.edu or call 217-245-3467 for more information.Media Contact InformationOffice of Marketing and CommunicationsAmy RourkeWriter and Public Relations Manager217.245.3419back


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There's nothing quite as sweet as the sound of birds chirping. It's that harbinger of spring that melts even the grumpiest soul.
Did you know that right from our web site you can access nearly 300 birding sites around the state plus nearby inns? Take a gander and get that spring getaway on the calendar.


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Federal budget: broad, long-term thinking is needed
I had a fascinating discussion this week in New York. I was with my CEO counterparts from leading humanitarian aid organizations such as Save the Children, Mercy Corps, and Oxfam. We meet twice a year to discuss various issues related to aid. The topic of greatest concern to us this week is the cuts to the State Department and USAID budgets.
This is an important issue because it directly affects the amount of funding available to help children and families in the poorest and, often, most unstable regions of the world. But, as I'll argue in a moment, this is about more than saving innocent lives—it's also about preventing political unrest and violence.
First, a summary of what is being cut:
- For 2011, the overall International Affairs Budget was cut from $56.7 billion in FY2010 to $48.2 billion (a reduction of $8.5 billion or 15%).
- The total 2011 Humanitarian and Poverty Focused Accounts were cut from $17 billion in FY2010 to $15 billion (a 6% reduction).
But the truly devastating news is that for 2012, the House is considering 40% cuts to the International Affairs Budget. This would be tragic. I know that times are tough right here in our own country, but these funds build schools, tackle hunger with agricultural programs, prevent AIDS and malaria, provide health services to pregnant women and children, and bring water to the thirsty. These programs demonstrate the compassionate values of the American people to the world.
The average American is confused about what the International Affairs Budget does. A January survey of Americans by the Program for Public Consultation indicates that most Americans believe that foreign aid accounts for 21% of the total U.S. budget. It's actually less than 1% and the humanitarian, poverty-focused money is less than one half of one percent! And it includes all of the State Department, all of our ambassadors and embassies and the lion's share of our programs to assist the poorest of the poor around the world.
I was greatly concerned several weeks ago by the results of a February survey of Americans regarding their budget priorities. Conducted by the Pew Research Center for People and the Press, the survey showed that Evangelical Christians listed help for the poor around the world as their number one priority for cutting from the federal budget. I was shocked because I know that these programs save the lives of literally millions of people each year.
Good development assistance has been proven to diminish violence and instability that lead to military action later. Defense Secretary Robert Gates was blunt about this in recent remarks to the United States Global Leadership Coalition, "Economic development is a lot cheaper than sending soldiers." Good development assistance also builds friendships and allies with foreign countries.
New members of Congress need to hear the positive stories of what is working in U.S. foreign aid programs – how it prevents conflicts, promotes economic development, and saves lives. America's national security depends not just on its military, but on its diplomacy and its development efforts as well.
The proposed 2012 cuts are 40%. We must let our government representatives know how important it is to support the International Affairs Budget and humanitarian assistance. Together, these accounts total only around 1% of the federal budget.
The U.S. budget deficit and caring for the poor are both moral issues. Budgets are moral documents that enshrine our deepest values as a nation. What kind of a statement does it make when we are unwilling to spend even one half of one percent of our budget to help the poorest of the poor? This is not a Republican or Democratic issue. This is a human issue.
Americans need to continue the conversations with their elected representatives to let them know that we care about the poor outside our borders as well as those inside. Not all budget cuts are equal. Some will mean programs will end. Others mean children will die.
The new Congress is listening and learning. Let them know how you feel about maintaining a robust International Affairs Budget. Contact your members of Congress.
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Lily Evans -
You are the righteous
crusader. You are a moral person who wants to
see justice in the world, even on those you do
not care for. You would sacrifice yourself for
another person without a second thought. You
are confident in yourself and in your
abilities, but you possess the intelligence to
keep yourself grounded. You do not lose sight
of who you really are. Your bravery and
persistence sets you apart from other people,
as you are not one to fade into the background.
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You will fall for your best friend. This guy has
always been there for you. He makes you laugh
but is always up for a serious convorsation
when needed. Everyone has alway suspected you
have a thing for him but you have never realy
liked him liked him. Well, until now. He is
kind and looks decent atleast in your eyes. Go
ahead and go for it chances are he feels the
same. He is the type of guy that will buy you
flowers and chocolates and wait foryou at your
locker. If only every guy was like that...
What guy will you fall for?( he has fallen for you too) (gals only plz)
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You would go out with James Potter... too bad he's
head over heels in love with Lily
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Haha, looks like I AM in luck! Tee hee!
People are drawn to you because of your inviting warmth. People often describe you as lucky, but the secret to your many successes is being able to pursue your goals in a confident, but never abrasive manner. You have managed to achieve an important sense of balance. You are able to politely, but firmly, set limits when necessary. Bravo!
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You love to flirt. It's fun and it's an easy way to break the ice with new people. You tend to be subtle in your approach. When you find someone attractive, you do what you can to get his attention without being too blunt or forward. You usually limit your flirting to people whom you are really interested in getting to know better. When you go out, you like to dress up or wear something slightly revealing to draw the attention of potential dates. You have many friends of the opposite sex, because that is where you focus much of your attention. Just remember that there is more to someone than first meets the eye. You could be walking right past Mr. Right in your attempt to meet that hot guy across the room.
NOTE: This is ridiculous. Sure, who doesn't like to flirt now and again? But this is completely against how I answered the questions of this quiz. Honestly! The first parts, about liking it but being subtle, etc., are me, as for my clothes, I said that I dressed nicely but conservatively, not revealing! I also said that I my friends were mostly girls. Does SmarterChild have a malfunction?
In other words: What. Ever.
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Ron Weasley70%
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Pipsissewa gives an evergreen hint of mint in the Berkshires
Few woodland plant names flow from the lips with such magic and rhythm as the petit pipsissewa -- say the name (pronounced pip-sis-ee-wah) aloud a few times, and you'll understand.
The common name comes from a Native American language: The Cree name is 'pipsisikweu,' and translated into English it means "breaks into pieces," referring to the Indians' habit of using this plant to treat gallstones.
Native peoples found other uses for it: The Penobscot and Mohegan tribes boiled the leaves of the plant in water and applied the solution topically to cure blisters; the Catawba extracted a solution to ease backaches and called it 'fire flower,' while the Ojibwe prepared a solution with its roots for drops to ease sore eyes. In the Northwest Plateau nations, some at least, boiled a concoction of the plant to treat tuberculosis.
Early European settlers also learned uses for pipsissewa, taking it as a remedy for rheumatism and kidney problems. It later became used as a diuretic and astringent.
Through the early 20th century, it was a tonic and home remedy in rural America, gradually losing popularity after World War 1 and was even listed in the U.S. Pharmacopeia until 1916.
Few of these remedies are accepted today, but even now pipsissewa remains an essential ingredient in making good, natural root beer. As late as the first half of the 20th century it wasn't uncommon to find candies and even commercial root beer flavored by it.
Many know pipsissewa by other names -- including ground holly, pine tulip, princes' pine, waxflower, bitter wintergreen, rheumatism weed, love-in-winter, and everlasting leaf (a translation from the Ojibwe "gagigebug").
Two species of this perennial evergreen, rarely growing taller than 10 inches, are found in dry oak and pine woods, and although uncommon in Berkshire County are easily found in the Connecticut Valley to our east.
The one most commonly called pipsissewa is Chimaphila umbellata (Chimaphila coming from the Greek cheima meaning "winter" and phila meaning "lover.") The other, and more abundant, is spotted wintergreen or spotted pipsissewa (Chimaphila maculata), and it is sometimes found growing near, if not next to the other. They are in the Shinleaf family (pyrolaceae) and a relative, shinleaf pyrola, is common here.
Pipsissewa has solid green, glossy, toothed leaves, while spotted wintergreen, better named striped wintergreen has as a white pattern to the leaves. Snow doesn't stick well to their glossy leaves, making them easier to see when there is a light covering of snow on the ground. When you find some, make note of the place and return in late June through August to enjoy their downward facing waxy white flowers, often with a tinge of purple or pink.
Like many other woodland plants, they rely on soil fungi to supply them with beneficial nutrients.
In the Berkshires, finding dry pine or oak woods may lead you to discover these plants. Pipsissewa also grows sporadically with their five other family members at Bartholomew's Cobble in Ashley Falls.
We found it the Fitzgerald Lake Conservation Area, near downtown Northampton. From Route 9, take Bridge Street at Look Park to Cooke Avenue, or from Route 5 and 10 (North King Street) take Hatfield Street, turning right on Cooke Avenue to parking and kiosk near Moose Lodge.
Shortly after entering the property, along the right side of the path, you will spot both species growing along the roadside and occasionally throughout the woods.
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The company, which boasts that it operates enough fiber to stretch around the earth five times, has created and managed four consecutive generations of its original network, developed in 1993. The latest incarnation, GÉANT, operates at speeds from 100 to 500 Gbps and connects more than 50 million users at 10,000 institutions across Europe, supporting research in energy, the environment, space and medicine. The European Commission uses GÉANT as a blueprint for funding similar networks all over the world.
[ BlueBEAR II will help University of Birmingham researchers tackle fuel efficiency challenges and more. Read Birmingham Amps Up Research With New Linux Supercomputer. ]
"It is not just about technology," said Dai Davies, one of DANTE's founders. "Services play an increasing role enabling all researchers, not just the technically literate, to benefit from [advanced research and education] networks." Davies pointed out that in 1993 e-mail was a new service, while today DANTE offers many more advanced services designed to allow researchers to manage their own network needs.
"Twenty years ago we could never have dreamed that research and education networking would grow to the extent it has today," said DANTE general managers Niels Hersoug and Matthew Scott. "By enabling people to work together regardless of location, and to effortlessly exchange huge volumes of data, DANTE's work is advancing innovation, economic development and productivity in ways that will benefit us all. Be it through advances in climate research, medical developments, food production or high-energy physics, they all rely on the high-speed networks of DANTE and its partners."
How did DANTE get started? When research networking in Europe first started in the late 1970s, the DANTE team explained, it was limited to the developments of individual countries and their National Research Networks, or NRENs. It soon became clear that a consolidated approach, with coordination at a European level, was needed. This led the NRENs to group together and create a centralized entity that could manage pan-European research networking.
"I give my full congratulations to DANTE for 20 years of networking excellence," said Neelie Kroes, vice president of the European Commission and the leader of Brussels' digital agenda programs. "DANTE's work is essential to the European and global research community. World-class internet networks, through GÉANT and the regional networks it manages, is fundamental to realizing the EU's 2020 vision for the European Research Area and to helping us tackle societal challenges such as food and energy security, health and aging, and environmental protection. DANTE has my full support and well wishes to continue its innovative journey in support of research and education, across Europe and beyond."
It's not only Europe that needs such networks. Most research today is data-driven and collaborative, involving multiple people, institutions, countries and even disciplines. From field bioinformatics to deep space research, the amount of data to be processed is increasing exponentially. Every day, for instance, the Worldwide Large Hadron Collider Computing Grid (WLCG) processes more than 1.5 million jobs -- equivalent to a single computer running for more than 600 years.
By exchanging these high volumes of data, which would likely be prohibitively expensive over commercial networks, scientists are able to compare large datasets for faster, more accurate analysis.


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Former NHLer Brad McCrimmon was the team's coach, so it is assumed he was one of the casualties as well.
How sad...
Pavol Demitra's agent confirmed that his client was one of the people to tragically die in the KHL's Lokomotiv Yaroslavl plane crash on Wednesday.
The plane was carrying 45 passengers and crew and was transporting the Russian team to Minsk for their season opener. Former NHL Ruslan Salei was also a member of the squad, but there have been some conflicting reports as to whether or not he was on the plane. We'd like to extend our condolences to his family and friends.
Former NHLer Brad McCrimmon was the team's coach, so it is assumed he was one of the casualties as well.
How sad...
Devils prospect Alexander Vasyunov was confirmed as being on board.
...wow...really sad...solid player...so was McCrimmon...
Ex Ranger and Devil Karel Rachunek was on board as well. Just tragic.
Former Ranger Alexander Karpovtsev is an assistant coach with Lokomotiv
very tragic for the entire international hockey community
a few former nhl players including 2 former devils, czech national team lost 3 players in the crash
RIP guys. Sasha Karpovtsev - your name will always be on that cup from that great victory in 1994.
Their blood is on hands of Russian government who invest almost nothing into aging airport infrastructure and for years via protective tariffs trying to stop Russian airlines from upgrading aging fleet with foreign planes.
It is all part of system which does not value human lives at all. It never did when commies were in power, and still does not.
Source http://deadspin.com/5838024/doomed-l...afety-concernsIn 2009, the European Commission published a report on foreign carriers that did not meet standards. Included was RA-42433, previously operated by Tatarstan airlines.
On the basis of verified evidence of major safety deficiencies affecting flight operations detected on the part of the air carrier YAK Service certified by the competent authorities of the Russian Federation, the Commission launched a formal investigation of that air carrier on 15 July 2009...These aircraft were not equipped to perform international flights as per ICAO standards (not equipped with TAWS/E-GPWS) and their certificate of airworthiness had expired and had not been renewed.


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In October 2010, Lisa Taylor hadn't lost the weight she'd been struggling a decade to lose. Her diabetic husband was overweight, too, as was their oldest daughter. Taylor joined a weight organization called Slimming World USA, and though she admits not particularly enjoying it, she began exercising.
At the beginning of 2012, the Flower Mound resident took her fitness a step further and signed up for a half marathon. In November, she, her husband and daughter followed through, walking 13.1 miles together. Taylor, 51, has lost 110 pounds from her high of 260, and is determined to stay fit.
Typical workout week: I walk at least two miles three times a week. I also do an hour of yoga when I can make it to class (I'm not coordinated enough to do it on my own). I also try to do an hour a few days a week of a video called Brazil Butt Lift.
Fitness goals: To improve my stamina and my race times. I want to challenge myself to go a little farther and a little faster, and to be more consistent.
Most annoying roadblock to staying fit: I'm not a lover of exercise so am easily sidetracked. It's something I force myself to do because I know it is good for me and my family. My biggest roadblock is me!
Favorite indulgence: A big cup of hot cocoa with a splash of Kahlua and a mountain of whipped cream.
Favorite healthy food: Campfire chicken with loads of veggies.
If I had 20 minutes to work out, I would: Break out the Wii Dance Dance Revolution!
Fitness mentor: I am very inspired by my 82-year-old father, Jim Alexander, who works out religiously three days a week. We used to do yoga together until his knee would no longer allow him to do so. But he is at the YMCA every Monday, Wednesday and Friday to ride the bike and work the circuit.
What my workout says about me: Maybe that I'm a little ADD but that I am willing to make the effort.
What I'd tell someone who wants to follow my routine: Keep it simple. I don't pay for a gym membership, but I do for yoga classes because I love the instructor. Make sure you enjoy what you're doing and that you always remember why you're doing it.
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21 Creative Coffee-Flavored Products for Java Junkies
A star, a blowfish, and a long-fingered hand aren't exactly regulars on your menu, but their virtual replicas and seven other wacky-looking items are all good-for-you fruits. Instead of passing these by in the grocery store, click through to find out the unexpected health benefits hiding in the freakiest fruits out there. Plus, pick up some yummy serving suggestions.
Resembling a bunch of fingers (hence the name), Buddha's hand tastes lemony — without the pulp. "The rind is often used for zesting; it offers about eight times as much as other citrus for the same surface area," says Jennifer Dimitriou, a registered dietitian at Montefiore Medical Center in New York City. And it's an excellent source of vitamin C. Available at grocery stores like Whole Foods, use it to add tang to fish, salads, cocktails, and baked goods.
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In exchange for state help in building a new football stadium, the University of Minnesota has offered to hand over to the state what the school has described as a priceless nature reserve. But a news story over the weekend reported the land is contaminated. Cathy Wurzer talked with Sen. Geoff Michel, R-Edina, author of the Gopher stadium bill.
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The 17th annual Bethel Half Marathon and 5K race will be held Saturday, Oct. 9.
The two routes follow back roads through the pastoral setting of Bethel. The race is known for its unique awards given to top finishers in each age class.
The race starts at 8:30 a.m. from the Bethel Middle School gym on Sonoma Road. Organizers will use chip timing for the first time this year.
Day-of registration starts at 7 a.m. Cost is $25 and includes hot soup, fruit, drinks and door prizes.
Proceeds benefit the Bethel Rural Community Organization. www.bethelrural.org or 828.506.0939.


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One of Augusta's largest industrial employers is downsizing.
International Paper on Tuesday announced that it will eliminate 75 positions at its Augusta mill when it shuts down one of its three paperboard production lines next month.
The move is prompted by a global slowdown in demand, said Greg Gibson, the vice president of International Paper's coated paperboard business.
"The projected growth of global coated paperboard supply, coupled with slower growth in the demand for our products, has
made it necessary to permanently reduce our manufacturing footprint," Gibson said.
The paperboard production machine, running since the 1960s, is the smallest in the system, which includes sister plants in Riegelwood, N.C., and Texarkana, Texas. It produces about 140,000 tons of coated paperboard annually, which is used to make folding cartons and packaging liners.
The shutdown will reduce the capacity of the Mike Padgett Highway mill by about 20 percent, said Samantha Hood, the company's communications manager.
"It is 75 positions, but it will not be 75 people. We have some open positions that we won't be filling," Hood said. The company is also hoping retirements will satisfy the job elimination.
"The decision to shut down Augusta's No. 2 machine is difficult because of the impact it will have on good, hard-working people who have been our valued colleagues," Gibson said. "This decision will enable us to more efficiently balance our production with current and projected customer demand."
Hood said the Augusta mill will continue to employ more than 700 people. The other two production machines will continue to operate at capacity.
"We are well-positioned for the future, and we're still going to have two great low-cost machines," Hood said.
Plans are to permanently shut down the line by the end of February, but the machine will not be dismantled.
"We're going to do everything we can in the next 30 days to shut it down the right way, intact, in the event that we would repurpose it in the future," Hood said.
The facility has been in Augusta for 52 years and was acquired by International Paper in 1996.
International Paper, based in Memphis, Tenn., employs about 70,000 people in more than 24 countries. It will release its quarterly earnings Jan. 29.


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Fears of a zombie apocalypse (or the government equivalent coming to get you) are driving bullet sales nationwide. Better stock up.
Ted Taylor was editor-in-chief of Eugene Weekly from 1998 to his retirement in 2016, and he remains a contributing writer. He is a UO journalism grad with 30 years experience in daily and weekly newspaper writing, editing and managing.


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When I was a teenager my father sat me down and told me the following:
NEVER, EVER get into it with someone you don't know, it's just not worth it.
They could be:
A. A Karate expert, who could really put the hurt on you in seconds
B. A coke or meth head, enjoying a 10 day binge
C. A Violent person with no regards to common civility or common sense.
D. A gun nut just looking for a excuse to " pop a cap in someone".
E. Just a bad case of PMS
F. etc. etc. etc.
This advice has served me well.
Nick Kennedy