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Car Review
2013 Toyota Camry: New Car Review
Pros: Roomy interior, smooth and quiet ride, surprisingly capable handling, plentiful standard features, great fuel economy (especially in the Hybrid), optional V6 is an all-time fave.
Cons: Entune smartphone integration isn't available on L or LE, inconsistent build quality, polarizing taillights.
What's New: All 2013 Toyota Camry models come standard with a touch-screen audio system (last year's L model didn't have it), while the blind-spot-monitoring system adds rear cross-traffic alert and is now available on SE models as well as XLE. Minor interior trim upgrades round out the changes.
If you're looking for big changes for the 2013 Toyota Camry, you're a year too late. The Camry was completely redesigned last year, including bolder exterior styling with jagged taillights that we deemed "adventurous." The interior got a makeover, too, departing from the Camry's traditional conservatism with an eye-catching variety of textures, shapes and curves.
We wondered whether no-nonsense Camry buyers were ready for such a major makeover. But the market has spoken, and it turns out Americans can't get enough of Toyota's new midsize sedan. As of this writing, the Camry is projected to be the best-selling vehicle of 2013, edging out even Ford's perennial sales champ, the F-150 pickup truck.
Aggressive styling aside, we're not surprised that the new Camry has met with such success. Toyota has managed the neat trick of pleasing Camry loyalists while also broadening the car's appeal with new features. In keeping with tradition, the 2013 Camry rides smoothly and quietly, and fuel economy is better than ever, touching 35 mpg in standard trim and up to 43 mpg in the Hybrid. Yet the latest Camry also handles pretty well, especially with the SE model's sport-tuned suspension, and its technology offerings have gone from lagging to leading, highlighted by standard touch-screen infotainment and USB/Bluetooth across the lineup.
Notably, a number of rivals have received redesigns of their own over the past year, including the Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, and Mazda6. They're all strong contenders, so we recommend test-driving as many as you can before deciding. But the 2013 Camry remains an excellent choice, leveraging the fruits of last year's redesign to retain its class-leading position.
Comfort & Utility
The 2013 Camry is offered in four basic trim levels: L, LE, SE and XLE.
The base L is mostly, well, basic, from its manual cloth seats to its 16-inch steel wheels with plastic covers, but it does provide a six-speaker touch-screen stereo with iPod/USB and Bluetooth connectivity. That's pretty cool for an entry-level model.
The LE adds automatic headlights, variable intermittent wipers, keyless entry and steering-wheel-mounted audio and Bluetooth controls.
If you want navigation or Entune smartphone-app integration, you'll have to step up to the SE, which also features sporty exterior styling cues, 17-inch alloy wheels (18-inch with the V6), sport-tuned suspension and steering, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with shift paddles, and what Toyota optimistically calls "sport seats."
The top-of-the-line XLE drops the SE's sport-themed goodies but adds standard power front seats (optional on LE and SE), dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents, and wood interior trim.
Note that the Camry Hybrid is only available in LE or XLE trim and comes with an exclusive suite of gauges and hybrid monitoring displays, while the Camry V6 is only offered in SE or XLE trim.
In our interior evaluation, we found that the Camry L and LE's standard manual front seats cover the basics, including a height adjustment for the driver. However, we think the power front seats -- optional on LE/SE and standard on XLE -- are a worthwhile upgrade. Unlike in previous models, the power driver seat has a bottom cushion that tilts independently, so drivers of all sizes can dial in perfect seating angles.
No matter which trim you choose, the backseat is palatial, providing ample leg and headroom along with excellent under-thigh support for taller passengers. You can certainly buy a bigger sedan than the Camry (Toyota's own Avalon comes to mind), but you probably won't need more rear passenger space than this.
The Camry's primary gauges remain among the simplest and most legible in the business. As usual, Toyota's got the ergonomics nailed, too, thanks to big knobs and clearly marked physical and virtual buttons. Build quality may be an issue, however, as the plastic trim pieces at the bottom of the center stack were loose and creaky in two different Camrys we tested. Also, the array of shapes and patterns may be a bit much for folks who like to keep things simple.
Trunk space ranges from a healthy 15.4 cubic feet in regular Camry models to 13.1 cubic feet in Hybrid form. But don't worry too much about the Hybrid's space deficit, because the load floor remains nice and flat, unlike the lumpy floor in the rival Ford Fusion Hybrid.
It's worth noting that while the regular Camry's rear seatback folds down in a 60/40 split, the Hybrid's folds down all at once, so you can't carry both a rear passenger and, say, a few sets of skis in the Hybrid.
The big technology news is the 6.1-inch touchscreen display, which is now standard in every Camry trim for 2013. On L and LE, its primary purpose is to operate the stereo, though it also displays your Bluetooth phonebook and affords access to various vehicle settings. We think the touchscreen works well enough, but we're disappointed that L and LE models miss out on two key upgrades: the navigation system and Toyota's new Entune smartphone software, the latter of which uses your compatible smartphone as a platform for handy mobile apps like Pandora and OpenTable. These upgrades are only offered on SE and XLE models; moreover, only the XLE is eligible for a premium 7-inch touchscreen with a hard-drive-based navigation system.
Still, for a car that has not historically been a technological trendsetter, this is all neat stuff.
Performance & Fuel Economy
The front-wheel-drive Camry starts with a 2.5-liter inline-4 rated at 178 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque. Optional on SE and XLE is a 3.5-liter V6 good for 268 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque.
A six-speed automatic transmission is standard with both engines; shift paddles (with rev-matched downshifts) are included in both 4- and 6-cylinder SE models.
The Hybrid pairs a 2.5-liter 4-cylnder gas engine with a battery-powered electric drive system to produce an even 200 horsepower; its transmission is a continuously variable automatic (CVT).
We like the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder a lot more than we expected to. Those 178 horses are hard workers, lending the Camry an eager nature through the gears that's unusual in a 4-cylinder family sedan. As such, if the V6 were anything other than the best 6-cylinder engine in its class, we'd be hard-pressed to recommend it over the four. But it is the best, from its creamy refinement to its sports-car-grade acceleration, so we'd advise springing for it if you value performance more than efficiency.
As for the Hybrid system, it's actually a shade quicker than the base four-cylinder, and the CVT is surprisingly responsive -- so you aren't punished in the performance department for going green.
EPA fuel economy ratings for the regular four-cylinder Camry are 25 city/35 highway, while the V6 checks in at a still-respectable 21 city/30 highway.
Predictably, the Hybrid blows them both away with ratings of up to 43 city/39 highway (the Hybrid XLE drops slightly to 40 city/38 highway).
The Camry has the usual assortment of safety equipment and then some, boasting stability control and no fewer than ten airbags (front, side, side-curtain and knee). A blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert is optional on SE and XLE.
So how's it all work? In government crash testing, the 2013 Camry wasn't perfect, but its scores of four stars for frontal protection, five stars for side protection, and four stars for rollover protection were good enough to earn the maximum overall score of five stars. The independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2013 Camry its top rating of "Good" in every category.
Driving Impressions
As mentioned above, the new Camry retains the smooth, quiet ride that Camry fans have come to expect. So that's no surprise. What is surprising, though, is the Camry's newfound surefootedness around corners. Even the non-sporty trim levels acquit themselves pretty well in the handling department, while the sport-tuned SE, which benefits from sharper steering, wider tires and a firmer suspension, brings the Camry's athleticism close to that of class leaders like the new Honda Accord. That Toyota has managed to add this sprightliness without compromising the Camry's ride quality is impressive indeed.
Other Cars to Consider
Honda Accord - It's back! After ballooning to full-size status in the previous generation, the 2013 Accord has been reinvented as a taut, sporty model that reminds us of Accords past. Interior quality is much-improved, as well.
Kia Optima - Sharing many parts with the popular Hyundai Sonata, the sexy Optima is the supermodel of midsize sedans, and it comes in regular, performance, and hybrid models, just like the Camry. Take a look at the excellent turbocharged EX as a cheaper, more fuel-efficient alternative to the Camry V6.
Volkswagen Passat - The American-built Passat certainly has the size and softness to win the hearts of Toyota devotees. It also features an attractive interior, a turbo-diesel model that's nearly as frugal as the Camry Hybrid, and an optional 3.6-liter V6 that gives the Camry's six a run for its money.
AutoTrader Recommends
Well, there's really not a bad apple in this barrel. The 4-cylinder L and LE are certainly the value leaders, but if you want extra fuel economy or performance, you can't go wrong with the Hybrid or V6, respectively. The Camry lineup is exceptionally well-rounded.


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Joe Jonas Says Taylor Swift Isn't Focus of His New Song, 'See No More'
Joe Jonas' new single, 'See No More,' details the aftermath of a nasty breakup, so it's perhaps understandable that tongues are wagging about the possibility that it was inspired by the end of his relationship with ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift.
But according to Jonas, those rumors are way off base.
"No. That's not about her," Jonas flatly told Metro UK — but then he added, "When I write songs I don't say who they are about because I don't want the audience to relate to what was going on with me when I wrote it. You say one thing and it becomes a big rumor."
Either way, Jonas says he and Swift have come a long way since he infamously dumped her with a 30-second phone call. In fact, he thinks they might even end up working together at some point. "I think there's a great opportunity for that to happen. We're friendly, we're not enemies," he insists. "People like to think that once you've dated, that's it and you can never be friends again. They see it in a very black and white way. But there's a middle ground in that situation."

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TeamDev has announced an update to OpenFaces, JSF components library formerly known as QuipuKit. With the release of this update, the software will be released under dual-license model: open source (LGPL) and commercial.
OpenFaces 2.0 contains fully revised codebase of QuipuKit 1.6, and includes all the components previously available. In addition, it introduces an Ajax framework and a set of new components such as DayTable, PopupMenu, Window, and Spinner, as well as other new components and features. You can these components and features in this demo.
Currently OpenFaces 2.0 is in pre-release stage. The purpose of this Early Access Program (EAP) release is to and gather feedback before we freeze the public API of version 2.0. The production 2.0 release is planned for June 2009. We welcome everyone to contribute and participate in OpenFaces development. Please don't hesitate to post feedback at the product forum or via email.


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For those of you who may not have seen this, it looks like Lucasfilm and Lego have renewed their partnership for another ten years (see here).
The linked article claims "total sales in excess of 200 million across a three-hundred-strong set of kits." I'm curious if that's 200 million sets, or 200 million dollars of sales; I'm also curious about the time frame described. Is that last year? The entire Star Wars Lego ever produced?
In any case, it looks like it has been very profitable for all concerned, and I'm curious to see where the next ten years will take us.


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Dave Hamrick has been such an entrusted asset in the InfoCision Management Corp. empire, even Gary Taylor's family enlisted the CFO as a personal financial adviser when an illness had befallen the company founder two years ago. Mr. Hamrick's financial acumen afforded the Taylor family the time to concentrate on critical family issues without putting their business and financial well-being at risk. He "not only guided InfoCision through the narrow channel to more stable financial waters, but also took on the additional responsibility for the financial and operational management of several outside businesses owned by the Taylor family," the nomination said. "Dave continues to be a tireless and passionate worker who always has the best interest of the company first." Since Mr. Hamrick joined the Akron-based call center operation in 2007, he has upgraded company financial systems and procedures, minimized expenses and has strengthened his department by realigning responsibilities and making key hires. Some of the fiscal initiatives accomplished under his watch: n revamping the operation's tax reporting process by applying IRS guidelines and rules, helping the firm realize millions of dollars in tax benefits; n restructuring a complex $37 million corporate financing package that resulted in about $650,000 in annual savings and increasing working capital availability by $2 million; n negotiating a $6 million purchase and improvements loan for InfoCision's expansion in Green, and coordinating a $3.2 million loan for the leasehold improvements to two corporate campus buildings; and n helping spearhead a complete business succession and continuity plan to ensure business continuance and success. "His contributions have helped InfoCision maximize profits and reduce expenses," the nomination said. Mr. Hamrick's cost-paring efforts stem from negotiating contracts with vendors rather than slashing employee benefits; in fact, the operation has continued to implement annual pay hikes and benefit increases. The 4,000-employee company posted revenues in 2010 of $173 million. "Dave has worked very closely with me on numerous initiatives including improved financial reporting and analysis, cost containment and meticulous analysis of business opportunities that will enable InfoCision to sustain double-digit growth," said Mike Van Scyoc, chief strategy officer, in the nomination. Mr. Hamrick serves as treasurer of the call center operator's board of directors. He also is a member of InfoCision's executive committee. Mr. Hamrick serves as head coach for Ohio Storm Baseball, assistant youth wrestling coach for North Akron Wrestling Club, assistant youth football coach for the City of Green and is an adjunct teacher at the University of Akron.
Dave Hamrick
InfoCision Management Corp., Akron
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Blake Lively is quite possibly one of the hottest young women in Hollywood. She comes from a line of performers and was seemingly born to act. You might be familiar with her role as Serena van der Woodsen on 'Gossip Girl,' but burned up the silver screen with her portrayal of O in 2012's 'Savages,' directed by Oliver Stone. This performance was so hot that it probably set bags of popcorn on fire in the theater.
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Aug 14, 2011
UC Santa Barbara volleyball All-American Jeff Menzel has played a key part in each of Team USA's first two wins at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China.
After pacing the U.S. squad with 15 kills and a .407 hitting percentage in a 3-0 tournament-opening win over Mexico, Menzel was at it again in a 25-18, 25-9, 25-20 domination of Turkey on Saturday.
For the second straight match, Menzel led Team USA with nine kills and a hitting percentage of .533. He also had one block and a service ace and his 11 total points were second on the team.
Menzel and his U.S. teammates will try to improve on their perfect 2-0 record when they play the Czech Republic on Monday. The contest will begin at 3:00 a.m. (PDT).
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So much more than a pocket camera, the 24.3MP NEX-7 exceeds expectations. Get performance that would give most DSLRs camera envy, including interchangeable lenses, a 2359K dot Tru-Finder OLED electronic viewfinder, up to 10fps shooting, and outstanding Tri-Navi 3-dial manual control. Record amazing HD movies in super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution.6 Enjoy the stunning imagery the AVCHD codec delivers or use the MP4 codec for smaller file sizes and easier upload to the web. With the same APS-C sensor size as a DSLR, a higher resolution than most DSLRs and the interchangeable lenses that make DSLRs so attractive, the NEX-7 is still just about half the weight and half the size as its DSLR counterparts. The included E-mount 18-55mm lens will have you documenting the touching, the stunning and the inspirational in no time.
DSLR quality in your pocket - Here's the same APS-C sensor size as a DSLR, with higher resolution than most DSLRs and the interchangeable lenses that make DSLRs so attractive. Yet the camera is about half the size and weight of a typical DSLR camera. Removing the conventional mirror box and viewfinder makes it possible.
Up to 10 fps shooting - Capture the decisive moment in sports and get the ideal baby photo. Up to 10 fps continuous shooting at full 24.3 MP resolution with exposure and focus fixed at the first frame. Standard continuous shooting at up to 2.5 fps.
HD movies with full manual control - Now you don't need to surrender control when you shoot HD movies. Enjoy the full expressive potential of Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority or Manual (P/A/S/M) control in HD movie mode.
Hot shoe for a system flashes - Take your photography even further with access to the entire range of Sony a system flashes and flash accessories.
Tiltable 3.0" LCD - Sony's 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD monitor has 921K dots for superb resolution. The TruBlack screen includes a special resin layer to suppress internal reflections, increasing contrast compared to conventional LCDs. Sunny Weather mode boosts visibility even further. Tilts down 45? and up 80? to frame high- and low-angle shots that would otherwise be hit-or-miss.
Accepts Sony E-mount lenses - Compatible with Sony's expanded line of E Mount lenses. These smaller, lighter lenses are specifically designed for a compact interchangeable lens cameras. Opens up a world of creative options.
Sweep Panorama Mode - Capture expansive landscapes automatically. Press the shutter, sweep vertically or horizontally. The camera does the rest, continuously shooting images and stitching them together.
P/A/S/M modes for video and stills - Enjoy a full range of controls for video and still shooting from the beginner's iAUTO mode to P/A/S/M: Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual. On-screen prompts help you refine your skills, build your confidence and exercise greater creative control.
BIONZ image processor - The brain of the camera is a Sony's BIONZ image processor substantially upgraded for the demands of 24.3 megapixel photography. Chroma noise reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at ISO 16000 sensitivity. Also enables fast processing for up to 10 fps continuous shooting of data-intensive 24.3 MP images, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama modes and 6-image layering.
25-point Auto Focus - 25 sensors cover a very wide area of the scene, for accurate focusing even when the subject is far from the center of the frame.
Sony Exmor CMOS sensor - Sony Exmor technology uses column-parallel A/D converters for high resolution and high frame rates. Double noise reduction minimizes image noise, even in low light.
World's first OLED viewfinder - There's never been anything quite like the Tru-Finder OLED electronic viewfinder. For size, speed and brightness even after sunset, this is a gem. This eye-level, through-the-lens, viewfinder begins with 2359K dots for amazing resolution and high contrast ratio for incredible depth. OLED reduces motion blur to a bare minimum. You can also see the results of camera adjustments in real time with superb color and detail.
Full HD Movies6 at 60p/60i/24p - Capture HD Movies in your choice of super-smooth 60p, standard 60i or cinematic 24p, all at Full HD 1920x1080 resolution.6 AVCHD codec delivers stunning picture quality. MP4 codec offers smaller files for easier upload to the web.
Built-in pop-up flash - Enjoy the convenience of flash photography everywhere you go.
Phase Detect AF with adaptor - The LA-EA2 lens mount adaptor (sold separately) is the world's first with Sony's award-winning Translucent Mirror Technology. This provides super-fast and accurate Phase Detection AF when used with Sony A mount lenses.
World's shortest release time lag - Helps ensure that the image you want is the image you get. Once auto focus occurs, release time lag is the delay between fully pressing the shutter release and when the camera actually starts taking the picture. Long lag makes it harder to capture fast-moving objects. The Sony NEX-7 boasts the shortest release time in the world (as of August 2011) at only 0.02 seconds,
3D Sweep Panorama Mode - Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots in spectacular 3D. As you sweep across the panorama, the camera records separate right-eye and left-eye images that make landscapes come alive on your 3D television. Records both JPEG and MPO file formats.
Auto HDR - High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography captures more scene contrast than a single exposure can handle by combining the best highlight detail from one shot and the best shadow detail from another for one incredible shot. (Recommended for still subjects.)
iAUTO mode - Unifies and simplifies Sony intelligent technologies. Takes advantage of Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization without leaving auto mode so you always get the best shot.
Accepts non-Sony lenses via adaptor - You can use the camera with a universe of lenses from Canon, Nikon, Leica, Olympus and others. The success of Sony's NEX series, combined with the ultra-short 18 mm flange back distance has inspired third-party manufacturers to provide lens adaptors. In addition, Sony has disclosed the E Mount specification to Carl Zeiss, Cosina, Sigma and Tamron.
Stamina battery power for up to 400 shots - Take up to 400 shots on a single charge with Sony lithium ion Stamina battery power (using LCD monitor).5 Sony's InfoLITHIUM battery system enables you to see the percent of power remaining, so you can keep shooting in confidence.
Ultrasonic anti-dust system - Dust on the image sensor leads to blemishes in the picture. To protect the sensor, Sony incorporates an advanced ultrasonic system, which effectively shakes dust off the sensor surface.
24.3 MP; best-in-class resolution - You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements thanks to a 24.3 megapixel sensor. It's the highest resolution among pocket cameras as of August 2011.
DSLR-class APS C image sensor - Sensor size is the key to picture quality. The APS C class sensor provides gorgeous imaging with 58% more area than Micro Four-Thirds sensors and an amazing 13 times the area of a point & shoot image sensor.
Tri-Navi manual control - Perfect for experienced shooters, Tri-Navi control gives you three separate control dials for direct, hands-on access to three settings at a time. As just one example, the dials can set aperture, exposure compensation and ISO.
Accepts A Mount lenses via adaptors - Both the LA-EA1 and EA2 adapters (sold separately) allow you to attach the full range of Sony A mount lenses.
Object Tracking AF - Locks onto a specified object and maintains focus even as the subject moves. Unpredictable subjects stay in focus even while zooming. You can concentrate on composition without worrying about focus.
Peaking function - Manual focus becomes much easier because peaking highlights the edges that are in focus in your choice of three colors (white, red, or yellow). This is especially helpful during macro or portrait photography where your focus setting can make or break your shot.
6-image layering - Leverages the fast BIONZ processor to capture six images in a fraction of a second, and then combine the data. The result is an incredible single image that controls blur in Anti-Motion Blur mode or gets cleaner, sharper nighttime pictures in Hand-held Twilight mode.
Intelligent Auto Focus - Pre-focuses as you compose the shot, further reducing focusing time to a bare minimum.
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) - Improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice of five operating levels and Off.
HDMI output - Enjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV. The camera includes an HDMI output.
11 Picture Effect modes - Discover innovative ways to make your images and videos pop. These include Posterization, Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color, Soft High-key, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, and Miniature.
Product Specifications:
Exposure System
Picture Effect(s) : 11 types (15 variations): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome, MiniatureAuto Exposure Lock : Yes (AE Lock with focus lock)Color Temperature : 2500 - 9900 k with 15-step each Magenta/Green compensation (G7 to M7), Amber/Blue (A7 to B7)Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Clear, Deep, Light, Portrait , Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Autumn leaves, Black & White, Sepia (Contrast (-3 to +3steps), Saturation(-3 to +3steps), Sharpness(-3 to +3steps))D-Range Optimizer : Yes: (Auto, Level, Off)Exposure Bracketing : Yes: (3 Continuous)Exposure Compensation : +/-5.0 EV(1/3EV steps)Exposure Settings : iAUTO, Program AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M), Sweep Panorama (2D), 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene SelectionISO : Auto (ISO 100-16000), Selectable (ISO 100 to 1600)Metering : Advanced 1200-zone evaluative meteringMetering Modes : Multi-segment, Center-weighted, SpotMetering Sensitivity : 0EV-20EV, (at ISO 100 equivalent w/ f/2.8 lens)Noise Reduction : Long Exposure NR: (On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 second) High ISO NR: (High/Normal/Low)Scene Mode(s) : Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night View, Handheld TwilightWhite Balance Mode : Auto,Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Setting the color temperature, Color Filter, Custom
Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM NP-FW50 (7.2V)Number of Still Images : Approx. 430 images (CIPA standard)
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor
Flash Compensation : ?3.0 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)Flash Coverage : FOV coverage up to 18 mm (in the focal length)Flash Metering System : Pre-flash TTLFlash Modes : Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Hi-speed sync., Wireless (with external flash), OffFlash Type : Built-in, Pop-up AutoGuide Number : 6 (in meters at ISO100)Recycling Time : Approx. 4 sec.
Supplied Software : PMB (Picture Motion Browser) v5.2; Image Data Converter SR v3.2; Image Data Lightbox SR v2.2Operating System Compatibility : Windows XP SP3 (32-bit), Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1; Mac OS X (v10.3-?10.6), PMB is not compatible with Mac OS. Camera (via USB), Image Data Converter, and Image Data Lightbox software are compatible with Mac OS.
Drive System
Continuous Shooting Speed : Continuous (Variable) Speed Priority (up to 10fps)Drive Mode : Single-shot, Continuous, Speed Priority, Self-timer, Continuous Self-timer, BracketingSelf-timer : 2-sec. or 10-sec. delay, (single, continuous 3 or 5 frames)Shutter Speeds : 1/4000 to 30 seconds, bulbShutter Type : Electronically-controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane shutter
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 4-3/4 ? 2-3/4 ? 1-11/16" (119.9 x 66.9 x 42.8mm) (W/H/D) excluding protrusionsWeight (Approx.) : Approx. 10.3 oz (291g) (excl battery & media)
Lens Compatibility : Sony E-mount lens, (Sony A-mount lenses when used with LA-EA1 or LA-EA2 lens adaptor)Camera Type : Sony E-mount interchangeable lens digital camera
Imaging Sensor
Imaging Sensor : Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor (23.5 X 15.6mm)Processor : BIONZ image processorAnti Dust : Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and electromagnetic vibration mechanismPixel Gross : Approx. 24.7 megapixelsEffective Picture Resolution : Approx. 24.3 megapixelsFocal Length Conversion Factor : 1.5xColor Filter System : RGB primary color filters
Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cardColor Space : sRGB, AdobeRGBStill Image Mode : JPEG (Standard, Fine), RAW, RAW+JPEGStill Image Size 16:9 : L size: 6000 x 3376 (20M) M size: 4240 x 2400 (10M) S size: 3008 x1688 (5.1M)Still Image Size 3:2 : L size: 6000 x 4000 (24M) M size: 4240 x 2832 (12M) S size: 3008 x 2000 (6M)Panorama Still Image Size : Horizontal Wide: 12,416 x 1,856 (23M) Horizontal Std.: 8,192 x 1,856 (15M) Vertical Wide: 2,160 x 5,536 (12M) Vertical Std.: 2,160 x 3,872 (8.4M) 3D Sweep Panorama: Horizontal Wide: 7152 X 1080 (7.7M) Horizontal Std.: 4912 X 1080 (5.3M) 16:9: 1920 X 1080 (2.1M)Video Format : AVCHD / MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264))Video Mode : AVCHD: PS - 1920 x 1080/60p @ 28Mbps FX - 1920 x 1080/60i @ 24Mbps FH - 1920 x 1080/60i @ 17Mbps FX - 1920 x 1080/24p @ 24Mbps FH - 1920 x 1080/24p @ 17Mbps MP4: HD - 1440 x 1080/ 30p @ 12Mbps VGA - 640 x 480/ 30p @ 3MbpsVideo Signal : NTSC color, EIA standardsAudio Format : Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LCMicrophone/Speaker : Built-in stereo microphone; Built-in, monaural speakerStill Image File Format : JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver.2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3format), 3D MPO (MPF Extended compliant)
BRAVIA Sync : Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTVDVDirect : Yes, via USBHD Output : HDMI (TypeC mini)Memory Card Slot : Dual compatibility slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo/PRO-HG HX Duo media - SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cardPhotoTV HD : Yes, with BRAVIA Sync enabled HDTV and HDMI cableUSB Port(s) : USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, MTP)
Focus Control
Focus System : Contrast AFFocus Points : 25 pointsAF Modes : Single-shot AF(AF-S), Continuous AF(AF-C) selectable, Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual FocusFocus Area : Multi Point AF (25 points), Center Weighted AF, Flexible Spot AFFocus Sensitivity : 0 EV to +20 EV (at ISO100 conversion with F2.8 lens)Manual Focus Assist : Yes MF assist(5.9x, 11.7x)Focus Features : Predictive Focus Control, Focus LockAF Illuminator : Built-in LED, Range: approx. 18" - 9' (0.5m-3m)
Type : 0.50" XGA OLED EVF (Electronic viewfinder) (2,359k dots)Diopter Adjustment : -4.0m-1 to +1.0m-1Field of View : Approx. 100%Magnification : 1.09x (with 50mm lens at infinity, -1m-1 )
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|Oracle® OLAP Developer's Guide to the OLAP API
10g Release 1 (10.1)
Part Number B10335-02
|View PDF
This chapter introduces the Oracle OLAP API to application developers who plan to use it in their Java applications.
This chapter includes the following topics:
The OLAP API is a Java application programming interface (API) through which an application can access data for online analytical processing (OLAP). The Java classes that implement the API are part of the Oracle OLAP component.
The purpose of the OLAP API is to facilitate the development of OLAP applications, which allow users to dynamically select, aggregate, calculate, and perform other analytical tasks on data through a graphical user interface. Typically, the user interface of an OLAP application displays data in multidimensional formats, such as graphs and crosstabs.
In general, OLAP applications are developed within the context of business intelligence and data warehousing systems, and the features of the OLAP API are optimized for this type of application. With the OLAP API, a Java application can access, manipulate, and display data in multidimensional terms. The OLAP API also makes it possible to define a query in a step-by-step process that allows for undoing individual query steps without reproducing the entire query. Such multistep queries are easy to modify and refine dynamically.
Data warehousing and OLAP applications are based on a multidimensional view of data, and they work with queries that represent selections of data. The following definitions introduce concepts that reflect the multidimensional view and are basic to data warehousing, OLAP, and the OLAP API:
Dimension. A structure that categorizes data. Commonly used dimensions are customers, products, and times. Typically, a dimension is associated with one or more hierarchies. Several distinct dimensions, combined with measures, enable end users to answer business questions. For example, a times dimension that categorizes data by month helps to answer the question, "Did we sell more widgets in January or June?"
Measure. Data, usually numeric and additive, that can be examined and analyzed. Typically, a given measure is categorized by one or more dimensions, and it is described as "dimensioned by" them.
Hierarchy. A logical structure that uses ordered levels or values as a means of organizing dimension elements in parent-child relationships. Typically, end users can expand or collapse the hierarchy by drilling down or up on its levels.
Level. A position in a level-based hierarchy. For example, a times dimension might have a hierarchy that represents data at the day, month, quarter, and year levels.
Attribute. A descriptive characteristic of the elements of a dimension that an end user can specify to select data. For example, end users might choose products using a color attribute.
Query. A specification for a particular set of data, and for aggregations, calculations, or other operations to perform using the data. Any such operations on the data are an intrinsic part of the query. The data and the operations on it define the result set of the query.
Two additional data warehouse and OLAP concepts, cube and edge, are not intrinsic to the OLAP API, but are often incorporated into the design of applications that use the OLAP API.
Cube. A logical organization of multidimensional data. Typically, the edges of a cube contain dimension values, and the body of a cube contains measure values. For example, data on the quantity of product units sold can be organized into a cube whose edges contain values from the time, product, customer, and channel dimensions and whose body contains values from the units sold measure.
Edge. One side of a cube. Each edge contains values from one or more dimensions. Although there is no limit to the number of edges on a cube, data is often organized for display purposes along three edges, which are referred to as the row edge, column edge, and page edge.
For more information about all of these concepts, see the Oracle Data Warehousing Guide.
The OLAP API, as part of Oracle OLAP, makes it possible for Java applications (including applets) to access data that resides in an Oracle data warehouse. A data warehouse is a relational database that is designed for query and analysis, rather than transaction processing. Warehouse data often conforms to a star schema, which represents a multidimensional data model. The star schema consists of one or more fact tables and one or more dimension tables that are related through foreign keys. Typically, a data warehouse is created from a transaction processing database by an extraction transformation transport (ETT) tool, such as Oracle Warehouse Builder.
In order for the OLAP API to access the data in a given data warehouse, a database administrator must first ensure that the data warehouse is configured according to an organization that is supported by Oracle OLAP. The star schema is one such organization, but not the only one. Once the data is organized in the warehouse, the database administrator must map the data to OLAP metadata objects and add them to the OLAP Catalog. Finally, with the metadata in place, an application can access both the data and the metadata through the OLAP API.
See the Oracle OLAP Application Developer's Guide for information about supported data warehouse configurations and about creating OLAP Catalog metadata.
The collection of warehouse data for which a database administrator has mapped to OLAP Catalog elements is the data store to which the OLAP API gives access. Of course, each user who accesses data through the OLAP API might have security restrictions that limit the scope of the data that he or she can access within the data store.
With the classes in the
oracle.olapi.metadata.mtm package, an application developer who is familiar with SQL and with the mapping of the relational tables and views to the OLAP Catalog metadata can create custom metadata objects. For more information, see Chapter 5, " Working with Metadata Mapping Objects".
Through the OLAP API, an application can do the following:
Establish a connection to a data store.
Explore the metadata to discover what data is available for viewing or analysis.
Create queries that specify and manipulate the data according to the needs of application users (for example, selecting, aggregating, and calculating data).
Retrieve query results that are structured for display in multidimensional format.
Modify existing queries, rather than totally redefine them, as application users refine their analyses.
The OLAP API is a Java API, so it has all of the advantages of the Java environment. It is platform independent, and it provides the benefits of an object-oriented API, such as abstraction, encapsulation, polymorphism, and inheritance. These strengths are built into the OLAP API, and because the client application is written in Java, its code can also take advantage of them.
In order to work with the OLAP API, application developers should have familiarity with Java, object-oriented programming, relational databases, data warehousing, and multidimensional OLAP concepts.
This documentation has examples of OLAP API code that use a relational schema, named the Global schema, and an analytic workspace generated from that relational schema. For the complete code of the examples in this documentation, see the Overview of the Oracle OLAP Java API Reference.
The OLAP Catalog for the Global schema has the following measures:
UNITS, which has the quantities of product units sold.
UNIT_COST, which has the cost of a unit.
UNIT_PRICE, which has the price of a unit.
The data in the measures is identified by detailed (leaf-level) data or aggregate (node-level) data from dimensions. The
UNIT measure is dimensioned by the following dimensions:
PRODUCT, which has a hierarchy of product values named
PRODUCT_ROLLUP. The leaf level of the hierarchy has product item identification numbers and the higher levels have product family, class, and total products identifiers.
CUSTOMER, which has two hierarchies of customer values, named
SHIPMENTS_ROLLUP and
MARKET_ROLLUP. The lowest level of each hierarchy has customer identification numbers and higher levels have warehouse, regions, and total customers, and accounts, market segments, and total market identifiers, respectively.
TIME, which has a hierarchy of calendar year time period identifiers.
CHANNEL, which has a hierarchy of sales channel identifiers.
UNIT_COST and
UNIT_PRICE measures are dimensioned by the following two dimensions:
For an example of a program that discovers the OLAP Catalog metadata for the Global schema, see Chapter 4, " Discovering the Available Metadata".
The OLAP Catalog metadata describes the data that is available to the OLAP API through a connection to the database. The metadata records three things:
The existence of sets of data. For example, a measure of unit price figures, dimensions of product and time values, and attributes that contain information about the elements of the dimensions all exist as named entities in the data store.
The structure of the sets of data. For example, the unit price measure is dimensioned by products and times, an attribute is dimensioned by the dimension for which it records information, and the elements of the dimensions are organized into hierarchical levels.
The characteristics of the data. For example, the unit price measure contains numeric values that are specified by the dimension element values, the dimensions have
String values that identify the product or time values and the hierarchical levels, and the dimensions have attributes that provide additional information, such as a descriptive name for each dimension element that can be used in reports.
In contrast, the fact that the price of product 13, which is the Envoy Standard portable PC, was 2426.07 dollars in July 1002 is data, not metadata.
These examples distinguish between the metadata and the data for the measure of unit prices. The OLAP API makes a similar distinction between the metadata and the data for dimensions. For example, the fact that a product dimension exists and that it has text values as elements is metadata. In contrast, the fact that the value of one of its elements is 13 is data.
The OLAP API multidimensional metadata (MDM) model describes data in multidimensional terms, which are familiar to OLAP and data warehousing audiences. For example, it includes objects for measures, dimensions, hierarchies, and attributes.
The following are some of the Java classes that are supplied by the OLAP API in its implementation of the MDM model:
MdmSchema is a container for
MdmDimension, and other
MdmSchema objects. An
MdmSchema corresponds to a measure folder in the OLAP management feature of Oracle Enterprise Manager. Note that an
MdmSchema does not necessarily correspond to a relational schema.
MdmMetadataProvider gives an application access to metadata objects that were created by a database administrator using the OLAP management feature of Oracle Enterprise Manager. To obtain access to the metadata, an application uses the
getRootSchema method of an
MdmMetadataProvider. This method returns the top-level
MdmSchema, which contains all of the
MdmDimension objects that are accessible through this particular
MdmMetadataProvider. The
MdmDimension objects might be organized in a hierarchical tree, with subschemas nested under the top-level schema. Using the
getSubSchemas, and
getDimensions methods of the top-level
MdmSchema, and the
getMeasures, and
getDimensions methods of all of the nested
MdmSchema objects, an application navigates through the metadata and discovers what data is available. In addition, the application can use methods to obtain the related
MdmLevel, and
MdmAttribute objects.
Chapter 2, " Understanding OLAP API Metadata", provides detailed information about the OLAP API metadata.
MdmMeasure or
MdmDimension represents data in the data store. For example, an
MdmMeasure object named
units might represent a set of numeric elements whose values are dollar amounts for units sold, and an
MdmDimension called
prodDim might represent a set of text elements whose values are product identifiers. However, an application cannot create a query on the data using an
MdmMeasure or
MdmDimension. As metadata,
MdmMeasure and
MdmDimension objects provide descriptive information about data, but they do not provide the ability to construct a query that specifies the data. To select, calculate, and otherwise manipulate data for analysis, an application must create a query.
To create a query on the data for an
MdmMeasure or
MdmDimension, an application calls the
getSource method of the
MdmMeasure or
MdmDimension. This method creates a
Source object that specifies a query. The query defines a result set, and, in this case, the result set is the data for the
MdmMeasure or
In addition to representing the data for metadata objects,
Source objects can represent the data for any query that an application creates. For example, a
Source might specify a query for a selection of
MdmDimension values (such as January, February, and March of the year 2002) or a calculation of the values of one
MdmMeasure minus those of another (such as
unitPrice minus
unitCost). An application can use the powerful methods of the
Source class and its subclasses to combine data in any way that the user requires. Each new query is a new
To retrieve the data specified by a
Source, an application creates a
Cursor for that
Source. The application then uses this
Cursor to request and retrieve the data from the data store. When an application makes a request for data, it can specify the typical amount of data that it requires at a given time (for example, enough to fill a 40-cell table on the screen). Oracle OLAP then handles the issues related to efficient retrieval. The application does not need to manage the timing, sizing, and caching of the data blocks that it retrieves through the OLAP API.
Because the primary focus of most OLAP applications is making queries against the data store, a significant proportion of their data manipulation code works with the following classes, each of which has methods for selecting, calculating, and otherwise manipulating data.
One of the useful characteristic of
Source objects is that they make no distinction between attributes, dimensions, and measures. The
Source objects for all of them behave in the same way.
The elements of an OLAP Catalog dimension are usually organized into one or more hierarchies. Some hierarchies have parent-child relationships based on levels and some have those relationships based on values. In the OLAP API a dimension always has at least one hierarchy dimension object and that hierarchy object has at least one level object. Even a nonhierarchical dimension is represented by a hierarchy dimension object with one level object.
The OLAP API uses a three-part format to specify the hierarchy, the level, and the value of a dimension element, and thus identify a unique value in the hierarchy. The first part of a unique value is the name of the hierarchy object, the second part is the name of the level object, and the third part is the value of the element in the level. The parts of the unique value are separated by a value separation string, which by default is double colons (
::). The following is an example of a unique value in the
YEAR level of the
CALENDAR hierarchy of the
TIME dimension:
The third part of a unique value is the local value. The local value in the preceding example identifies the year 1999.
The OLAP API has classes and methods that you can use to get the local values of dimension elements. The
MdmPrimaryDimension class has a method for getting an
MdmAttribute that records the local values for the elements of the hierarchies that are components of the
MdmPrimaryDimension, and the
MdmDimensionMemberInfo class has methods for getting the local or unique values for a hierarchy or a level.
In addition to ensuring that data and metadata have been prepared appropriately, an application developer must ensure that application users can make a connection to the data store through the OLAP API and that users have database privileges that give them access to the data. For information about setting up for such connections, see the Oracle OLAP Application Developer's Guide.
The OLAP API client software is a set of Java packages containing classes that implement the programming interface to Oracle OLAP. An application creates objects of these classes and calls their methods to discover metadata, specify queries, and retrieve data.
When a Java application calls methods of objects of OLAP API Java classes, it uses the OLAP API client software to communicate with Oracle OLAP, which resides within an Oracle database instance. The communication between the OLAP API client software and Oracle OLAP is provided through Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), which is a standard Java interface for connecting to relational databases. For more information about JDBC, see the Oracle Database JDBC Developer's Guide and Reference.
To use the OLAP API classes as you develop your application, import them into your Java code. When you deliver your application to users, include the OLAP API classes with the application. You must also ensure that users can access JDBC.
In order to develop an OLAP API application, you must have the Java Development Kit (JDK), such as one in Oracle JDeveloper or one from Sun Microsystems. Users must have a Java Runtime Environment (JRE) whose version number is compatible with the JDK you used for development.
For information about Java version requirements and about setting up the OLAP API client software, see Appendix A, " Setting Up the Development Environment". For detailed information about the OLAP API classes and methods, see the Oracle OLAP Java API Reference and subsequent chapters of this guide.
An application that uses the OLAP API typically performs the following tasks:
Connects to the data store
Discovers the available metadata
Specifies queries that select and manipulate data
Retrieves query results
The rest of this topic briefly describes these tasks, and the rest of this guide provides detailed information.
An application connects to the data store by identifying some information about the target Oracle database and specifying this information in a JDBC connection method.
For more information about connecting, see Chapter 3, " Connecting to a Data Store".
Having established a connection, the application creates an
MdmMetadataProvider. This object gives access to all of the metadata objects in the data store.
To discover the available metadata, an application uses the
getRootSchema method of the
MdmMetdataProvider to obtain the
MdmSchema object that represents the top-level measure folder for all of the metadata objects to which the
MdmMetdataProvider provides access. The application then gets the dimensions, including the measure dimension, and the subfolders that are under the root.
Once the application has all of the dimensions, it can interrogate them to get their attributes, hierarchies, levels, and other characteristics, and the measures. Having determined the metadata objects that it has to work with, the application can present relevant lists of objects to the user for data selection and manipulation.
For a description of the metadata objects, see Chapter 2, " Understanding OLAP API Metadata". For information about how an application can discover the available metadata, see Chapter 4, " Discovering the Available Metadata".
The heart of any OLAP application lies in the construction of queries against the data store. The application user interface provides ways for the user to select data and to specify what should be done with it. Then, the data manipulation code translates these instructions into queries against the data store. The queries can be as simple as a selection of dimension elements, or they can be complex, including several aggregations and calculations on measure values specified by selections of dimension elements.
The OLAP API object that specifies a query is a
Source. Therefore, a significant portion of any OLAP API application is devoted to dealing with
Source objects.
From an
MdmSchema, you get
MdmSource objects, such as an
MdmMeasure or an
MdmPrimaryDimension. You then get a
Source object from the
MdmSource. With the methods of a
Source object, you can produce other
Source objects that specify a selection of the elements of the
Source, or that specify calculations or other operations to perform on the values of a
If you are implementing a simple user interface, you might use only the methods of the
Source classes to select and manipulate the data that users specify in the interface. However, if you want to offer your users multistep selection procedures and the ability to modify queries or undo individual steps in their selections, you should design and implement
Template classes. Within the code for each
Template, you use the methods of the
Source classes, but the
Template classes themselves allow you to modify and refine even the most complex query. In addition, you can minimize your work by writing general-purpose
Template classes and reusing them in various parts of your application.
For information about working with
Source objects, see Chapter 6, " Understanding Source Objects". For information about working with
Template objects, see Chapter 11, " Creating Dynamic Queries".
When users of an OLAP application are selecting, calculating, combining, and generally manipulating data, they also want to see the results of their work. This means that the application must retrieve the result sets of queries from the data store and display the data in multidimensional form. To retrieve a result set for a query through the OLAP API, the application creates a
Cursor for the
Source that specifies the query.
An application can also get the SQL that Oracle OLAP generates for a query. To do so, the application creates a
SQLCursorManager for the
Source instead of creating a
Cursor. The
generateSQL method of the
SQLCursorManager returns the SQL specified by the
Source. The application can then retrieve the data by methods outside of the OLAP API. The
ExpressSQLCursorManager class implements the
SQLCursorManager interface.
Because the OLAP API was designed to deal with a multidimensional view of data, a
Source can have a multidimensional result set. For example, a
Source can represent an
MdmMeasure that is structured by four
MdmPrimaryDimension objects. Each
MdmPrimaryDimension is represented by a
Source. An application can create a query by joining the
Source objects for the dimensions to the
Source for the measure. The query has the measure data as its values and it has the
Source objects for the dimensions as its outputs.
Cursor for the query
Source has the same structure as the
Source; that is, the values of the
Cursor are the measure data and the
Cursor has four outputs. The values of the outputs are those of the
Source objects for the dimensions.
To retrieve all of the items of data through a
Cursor, the application can loop through the multidimensional
Cursor structure. This design is well adapted to the requirements of standard user interface objects for painting the computer screen. It is especially well adapted to the display of data in multidimensional format.
For more information about using
Source objects to specify a query, see Chapter 6, " Understanding Source Objects". For more information about using
Cursor objects to retrieve data, see Chapter 9, " Understanding Cursor Classes and Concepts". For more information about the
SQLCursorManager class, see the Oracle OLAP Java API Reference.


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Casino Auditor
Job Title: Casino Auditor
Department: Finance
Reports To: Casino Audit Supervisor
Performs daily audits of gaming (Class II, Class III and non-gaming revenue) and regulatory compliance. The audit consists of daily vault reconciliation, document verification, procedure compliance, and daily report and income journal creation. An audit checklist is used for all audits.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Education and/or Experience
Two year degree in accounting, finance or a related field required; one year accounting experience required; casino audit experience preferred. Must have advanced proficiency using office machines including ten-key and other casino related automated systems.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; MS Word and MS Excel.
Language Skills
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee just regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to secondary smoke. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.


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At Ventura College, quality child care is always an option. Toddler and preschool programs are available for children ages 2 years through pre-K.
The Orfalea Child Development Center, Ventura College is located on campus at the corner of Telegraph Road and West Campus Way. Toddler and preschool programs provided emphasize active, hands-on learning. The Center also serves as a preschool laboratory for college students studying Child Development. The Center serves VC student, faculty and staff families, as well as families from the nearby community. A new waiting list begins each semester as the Ventura College campus schedule is released. Classrooms fill quickly; you are encouraged to get on the waiting list as soon as possible. Call (805) 289-6030 for a brochure or to set up a tour appointment with the director.
Assistance in paying child care fees is available to student parents who qualify. Visit the Center or e-mail the director at firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
Part Time Fees - VC Student*
$5.75 per hour for preschoolers
$6.45 per hour for toddlers**
Part Time Fees - Staff/Community
$6.25 per hour for preschoolers
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$695. per month for preschoolers
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$800. per month for preschoolers
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* To qualify for VC student rates a parent must be enrolled in at least 6 units during the current semester.
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"The man above works in mysterious ways! God is Good #Blessed #Thankful #Ready" - @LavasierTuinei
This means one of three things considering the new WR situation:
1. He was signed to the practice squad and Kearse was signed to the roster.'
2. He was signed to the roster.
3. It is irrelevant and means nothing.
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Bryant receives inaugural RMH golden heart award
Jennifer Bryant, ACNP-BC, has been awarded RMH's inaugural Golden Heart Award.
The Golden Heart Award recognizes outstanding nurse practitioners and physician assistants who demonstrate excellence in patient care, customer service, communication and team work.
Bryant cares for patients in Sentara Hospice and RMH Palliative Care.
"I am honored to be the first recipient of the RMH Golden Heart award," Bryant said. "One of the factors that drew me to practice at RMH is the culture of compassion that can be felt in all areas of patient care. I feel especially fortunate to be a part of the palliative care and hospice team and to know that we make a difference every day in the lives of patients and their families."
Nominations for the award were submitted by RMH staff and physicians. One RMH staff member nomination said Bryant "should be the poster child for the Golden Heart award. Jenn is a calming force on the most hectic of days. ... Our patients are always appreciative of the care that Jenn gives them and she never fails to give them kind, respectful and complete care. She is the perfect addition to a fabulous palliative care team."
The Golden Heart award will be presented to Bryant by RMH Chief of Staff Harold Jenkins, M.D., on Dec. 10.
"Jennifer is a caring and compassionate advocate for her patients," Dr. Jenkins said. "Knowledgeable and intuitive, she's an exemplary member of the RMH team."
Bryant has a master of science in nursing degree as an acute care nurse practitioner from the University of Virginia. She joined the RMH Medical Staff in 2012.


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Serious discussion of impeachment has reached the most influential publication in the United States. The New York Times recently featured a Blogginheads discussion under the headline, "Libya and Impeachment."
The 70-minute discussion pitted Glenn Greenwald of Salon.com against Ilya Somin of George Mason University Law School. (Somin also blogs at The Volokh Conspiracy.) Last month, Greenwald told Amy Goodman of "Democracy Now!" he believed Obama's Libyan war is an impeachable offense. Somin has stated the Libyan war violates the Constitution. Although the conversation winds over such topics as the War Powers Resolution, the debt ceiling, and drug legalization, the first 40 percent of the video focuses on Libya. The impeachment talk begins at 25 minutes in.
Since this is a New York Times debate, it means the option is discarded out of hand. Both agree it is "the most extreme" remedy and argue it is not "practical, or even…desirable." Besides, it "would cause more harm than good."
Instead, the conservative, Somin, argues House Republicans should just authorize the war. "A less drastic measure would be for Congress to pass a resolution that does authorize a continuation of U.S. military force in Libya, at least for some time," Somin said. As David Frum recently wrote on the debt ceiling, apparently the Beltway thinking is when Obama violates the Constitution, conservatives should just cave.
Some of us have another solution, which we wish would have gotten a more serious airing in the Old Gray Lady.


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Welch Daily News
Colonel Eubank Dies Last Night
Veteran Army Man Lived Here For Years
October 23, 1950
Colonel Eubank Dies Last Night
Veteran Army Man Lived Here For Years
Colonel William E. Eubank, 70, recognized as McDowell county's "first soldier," died at 7:30 o'clock Sunday night in the veterans' hospital at Huntington.
Col. Eubank had been a patient in the hospital for several weeks and suffered a stroke a week ago. He had been in declining health since his retirement from active military duty in 1942. He was staying at the Hotel Carter, here, when he went to Huntington to enter the veterans' hospital.
Three times, Col. Eubank led West Virginia troops away for active duty with the United States Army, the first time in 1916 for the Mexican border incident, then in World War I and again in World War II.
While known principally for his military life, Col. Eubank was a successful traveling man. He was sales representative for the Superior-Sterling Hardware company for nearly 30 years, traveling in West Virginia, Kentucky and Virginia.
Col. Eubank was retired from army service in 1942, about a year after he led members of the 150th Infantry Regiment, West Virginia National Guard, to Camp Shelby, Miss., for active duty with the regular army. This was in January 1941. After Pearl Harbor, most of the 150th was sent to the Panama Canal Zone.
Col. Eubank was a native of Charlottesville, Va.
His military career started shortly after the Spanish-American War, when at the age of 18 he enlisted as a private in the 3rd Virginia Regiment. He served three years as a member of Company D in the Monticello Guards at Charlottesville. Those three years were the only ones that he served as an enlisted man.
In 1914, while employed as a hardware salesman, the young man organized a company of militia in Welch and was placed in command of a unit designated as Company K of the 2nd West Virginia Regiment.
On July 2, 1916, his company was ordered to active duty on the Mexican border at a time when Pancho Villa and his Mexican outlaws were running rampant.
Nine months later, Capt. Eubank brought his company back to Welch, to stay only a few weeks before being recalled to active service. The unit did guard duty at Charleston railroad yards and along rivers, leaving in September for Camp Shelby, Miss., where it was designated as the 150th Infantry and made a part of the 39th Division.
Within a year, Captain Eubank was promoted to a major and shortly thereafter, in September, 1918, he was detached from the West Virginia troops he commanded and assigned to special duty with the 115th Infantry. Later, he was transferred to the 2nd Battalion Headquarters of the 114th Infantry with which he served in France from October 1918 to May 1919.
Following his return from overseas, Major Eubank became a member of the Organized Reserves, and in 1921 at the request of Governor E. F. Morgan of West Virginia, he reorganized the 150th Infantry, and was placed in command. His regiment was federally recognized on March 1, 1923, and he was promoted to colonel on the same date.
Regimental headquarters was established in Welch.
So great was his attachment to the 150th Infantry that Col. Eubank once declined promotion to brigadier general and command of the 75th Brigade.
Col. Eubank as commander of McDowell County Post No. 8, American Legion, in 1920 and 21, took a leading part in the erection of the Memorial building here, first such structure in the United States to the memory of those who died in the first World War.
He was also a member of Painter-Porroni Post No. 1021, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and commanded Voiture 1171, Society of the American Legion.
A Republican, he once ran for his party's nomination for sheriff of McDowell county.
Col. Eubank was a member of McDowell Lodge No. 112, A. F. and A. M. Wyndham Chapter No. 45, Royal Arch Masons, Welch Commandery No. 27, Knights Templar, and Beni-Kedem Temple, Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Charleston. He was a past master and trustee of McDowell Lodge No. 112, A. F. and A. M.
Surviving are his wife, the former Daisy Annaheim of Pocahontas, Va.; two sons, Col. William E. Eubank, Jr., of the Army Air Force, Omaha, Neb.; James A. Eubank of Bluefield, and two daughters.
The body is being returned to Bluefield.
Burial will take place Wednesday in Monte Vista Park cemetery with a Masonic service. Funeral arrangements had not been completed.
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As the medals pile up, you know the call is going to come.
Canada is doing well in this Winter Olympics, and you know, sooner or later, the breathless musings of "Wouldn't be amazing if we could repeat it in Canada?" are going to ring out loud.
The year in question is 2026. The 2022 Winter Olympics is set for that hotbed of winter athleticism — Beijing, China — but 2026 is still open, and Calgary is in the running.
We shouldn't be running towards it. We should be running away.
I admit I might be the wrong person to be saying this. After all, the number of South Korean Olympic events I have watched at this point numbers precisely zero.
The older I get — and you can practically carbon-date me by my reference to the practically stone-age beginning of ABC's "Wide World of Sports," which began with the slogan "The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat" — the less I actually care about the thrill of victory and the more I empathize with the agony of defeat. You can prepare extensively, and get food poisoning or a virus on the day you were skiing for gold. Likewise, you can run up against a hugely well-organized, state-sponsored doping program, as winter athletes did at Sochi.
The line between being a top-ranked Olympic athlete and a contender is extremely small.
But onwards to Calgary — or more to the point, not onwards to Calgary.
I'm just going to put my arguments in point form.
• Cost — a series of European cities dropped out of the bid for 2022, primarily because of cost and low public support for spending. Oslo, Norway; Krakow, Poland; Lviv in the Ukraine and Stockholm, Sweden all withdrew bids, causing the International Olympic Committee to cut costs. Innesbruck, Austria has withdrawn from trying to land the 2026 games after a state referendum. The IOC says it has found a way for cities to save $500 million from costs. Great: the Sochi Olympics went wildly over budget, by some estimates costing $51 billion. The Pyeongchang Olympics were to have cost US$7 billion, but are now expected to cost US$13 billion. I can think of better ways to spend that money, even if the current numbers for Calgary's bid are around $4.6 billion, including reusing sites from the 1988 Calgary games.
• Corruption — Sochi may have been the dirtiest of the recent games when it comes to drug cheating by athletes, but the corruption goes well beyond that — to vote-buying by cash, favours and extravagant trips for IOC delegates.
• The IOC itself. I wrote about these demands by the IOC obtained by a Norwegian newspaper when that country pulled out: "They demand to meet the king prior to the opening ceremony. Afterwards, there shall be a cocktail reception. Drinks shall be paid for by the Royal Palace or the local organizing committee. Separate lanes should be created on all roads where IOC members will travel, which are not to be used by regular people or public transportation. A welcome greeting from the local Olympic boss and the hotel manager should be presented in IOC members' rooms, along with fruit and cakes of the season. The IOC members should have separate entrances and exits to and from the airport. During the opening and closing ceremonies, a fully stocked bar shall be available. During competition days, wine and beer will do at the stadium lounge." And, of course, "IOC members shall be greeted with a smile when arriving at their hotel."
We can't keep the Olympics in the style to which they have become accustomed.
Let's not even try.
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Can't really say I'm surprised. Two types of people are usually in that toy aisle (not worrying about scalpers or parents wanting to buy something for the kids and not knowing what's in the box right now): Kids and Collectors. Kids have a tendency to open toy boxes up if they can't get a good look at the toy (that's why Mego switched from boxes to carded blister packs in the 70′s) and collectors know that they can't get away with opening stuff at their LCS, which is usually the only other place to find Blind Boxed stuff, so they do it at Target.
Serves them right for carrying stupid blind-boxed figures anyway!
Seeing that out where I am as well.
I hate blind box.
HATE it.
It's not a "fun" way to collect. At all.
I have seen the exact same thing at my Target. I think there is currently six different packages opened. It's really sad. I've seen the same thing with LEGO Minifig bags. Bags ripped open and parts laying on the shelf.
Hot Wheels tried this a few years ago with "Mystery Cars" (the blister was black plastic). Every single one of them was opened on the pegs, with the cars hanging out. They learned the hard way it was a bad idea.


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Topic: Errors creating new users
After upgrading to the paid version I am unable to add users via the gui. Adding via the shell scripts works fine. I get the following errors:
New password must contain at least 6 characters.
The password is more than 6 chars. This did work before the upgrade any idea's?


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Do You Agree with the Central Message of the Declaration of Independence? — Survey of the Day
The Fourth of July is about more than just fireworks and hot dogs.
When our Founding Fathers got together on that fateful day in 1776 to ratify the Declaration of Independence they were forwarding some ideas about government and democracy that were pretty radical at the time.
One of the central tenants of the Declaration of Independence is that "governments derive their only just powers from the consent of the governed." A recent Rasmussen Report survey of 1,000 American adults asked if they agree or disagree with that famous statement from 236 years ago.
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Lucky Boys Confusion guitarist dies
Editor's note: This story was updated to correct the location of the wake and funeral. The wake and funeral will be at Grace Pointe Church, 1320 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville.
In a way, Lucky Boys Confusion guitarist Joe Sell was a simple man.
He loved reading and relaxing with friends and had an ear for musical tone so strong it was beyond perfect pitch, the band's lead singer, Stubhy Pandav, said.
Sell, of Naperville, died Tuesday night. He was 33.
"He was brilliant. He was extremely well-read," Pandav said about his longtime friend and bandmate. "He found happiness in the smallest things, from gummy candy to Harry Potter books. He was a simple man when it came down to that."
One of his four sisters, 27-year-old Jackie Sell, on Wednesday described her brother as "a total nerd in disguise of this rock star."
"He was so down-to-earth, you could talk to him about anything," she said. "He had a thing for the underdog, so he clicked with people who were outcasts."
Sell had been in the hospital with pancreas problems about two or three months ago, but Pandav did not immediately know what caused the guitarist's death. Jackie Sell said her brother struggled with addictions over time, but "was trying his hardest" to overcome them.
"We knew that he was sick, but we also saw how much he was getting better," Pandav said.
As fans of Lucky Boys Confusion posted "rest in peace" messages online, Pandav said Sell should be remembered for his musical talents.
He was one of five members of the punk band that got its start in 1997 playing small gigs near its members' hometowns of Naperville and Downers Grove before gaining a record deal and national recognition.
Largely self-taught, Sell built on piano skills he practiced growing up and learned to play guitar by attempting songs by favorite bands Guns N' Roses and Led Zeppelin. At family gatherings, he would lead singalongs and play any song requested on command, his sister said.
The band often would challenge his ability for recognizing musical notes by striking any key on a piano and asking him to tell its pitch and exactly how far it was from middle C -- without looking. He always could do so, and quickly, Pandav said.
"I just want people to remember him for his amazing gift and ability," he said. "I want people to know how fast he was at coming up with parts. I'd play him a song, and he would already have his whole part written before I was done with the song."
While Pandav and Adam Krier of Naperville wrote most of Lucky Boys Confusion's songs, which include "Hey Driver," "Dumb Pop Song," and "One to the Right," Sell's creative guitar riffs added an extra layer that made the band's sound unique.
"Joe would add the swagger to the music," Pandav said. "Without that attitude, without that swagger, the songs wouldn't be Lucky Boys songs."
Sell graduated from Naperville Central High School and was attending College of DuPage when the band began its rise to punk fame. These days, Pandav said, Sell had just gotten a new place in Naperville and was awaiting a promotion at a new job.
"A beer, a book and good friends" always made Sell a happy guy, and Pandav said he seemed happy to be recovering from his illness during the band's most recent show April 28 in Urbana. Sell had been in rehab and Alcoholics Anonymous in the past, but Pandav said he did not know if drugs or alcohol contributed to his death.
Sell's family also did not know Wednesday what caused his death, only knowing he was found dead in Chicago on Tuesday night, his sister said.
A wake will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Grace Pointe Church, 1320 E. Chicago Ave. in Naperville with a funeral service at 10 a.m. Saturday at the same location.
"If you knew him and he meant something to you," Sell's sister said, "then come out and celebrate him."


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Rereading Walter Isaacson's biography of the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs, it's hard not be struck by one passage illustrating the late Apple CEO's philosophy about focus groups and survey data: He ignored it. In his mind, he had a vision for what the iPhone should look like, and it was his job to convince consumers that they absolutely needed a touch-screen phone that could play music and surf the Internet, even though few people were clamoring for it.Mitt Romney's struggling campaign could use a little of the Jobs business plan — coming up with a grand vision for the future and making a case for it throughout the country. Instead, the candidate with the mind of a consultant has become obsessed with persuading the micro-demographic groups who remain undecided. So there's an ad about coal in Ohio and Virginia, a "Dear Daughter" ad transparently trying to win over women, and even a Republican National Committee ad featuring a female Hispanic voter "breaking up" with a cardboard cutout of President Obama.
Micro-targeting has worked like a charm for Obama's campaign, which has avoided talking about the president's record in favor of mobilizing a base of young voters, minorities, and abortion rights-supporting women to carve out a bare majority. But it's a questionable strategy for his Republican challenger, who badly needs an overarching vision that appeals to Americans dissatisfied with Obama's performance in office and struggling in a stagnant economy.
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CHEERS and tears met the news an under-pressure school had been removed from special measures after two years.
The Basildon Upper Academy has been upgraded from "inadequate" to "requires improvement" after Ofsted inspectors visited in December.
They said the behaviour and safety of pupils and leadership and management was good, although the achievement of pupils and quality of teaching still needed to be addressed.
Staff and pupils were told at a special assembly on Monday, with a number of teachers into tears.
Chief inspector Adrian Lyons reserved special praise for executive principal Bev Bell, who he said had: "Skilfully steered the academy's recovery and galvanized staff."
Mrs Bell said: "We are thrilled to bits with the report. Our inspection in January 2013 said we weren't doing enough towards the removal from special measures, so to achieve what we have in 11 months is terrific.
"If we can improve those, and the progress made by boys, I am confident when we are next inspected, we will be at least a good school, with outstanding features.
"The governing body has taken all the information on board and held us to account. This is great news for Basildon, as we can now support other schools, as we have been supported in the past."
The school recently celebrated when the Lower Academy was removed from special measures.
Mrs Bell said her future remained at the academies. She said she will still be at the academies when Ofsted inspect in 24 months' time although she may be overseeing progress, with another executive principal installed.
The sixth form was also saluted with students "making very good progress".
Gary Smith, Head of Upper Academy, said: "We are absolutely delighted with the outcome of our recent Ofsted inspection which provides us with a solid foundation from which to achieve our highly aspirational goals."


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Historical Vignette: Ed Palubinskas - Australia's first basketball great
1 January 2009
HISTORICAL VIGNETTE: More than a decade before Andrew Gaze, Mark Bradke and Luc Longley announced Australia's arrival as a power on the world basketball stage Australia already had an internationally-rated male star. His name was Edward (Ed or Eddie) Sebastian Palubinskas.
By the end of the 1960s Palubinskas, who was born and raised in Canberra, was displaying his prodigious talents, particularly in shooting baskets.
In 1970 he moved to Melbourne, then the mecca of Australian basketball, and promptly became Australia's basketballer of the year.
At the 1972 Munich Olympics, where Australia finished ninth, Palubinskas top scored in six of the nine matches played and was the second top scorer in the other three. He missed being the Olympic tournament's top scorer by a solitary point.
Of the twelve Australian players in Munich, eleven represented Victorian clubs and the other came from South Australia.
By the time the 1976 Montreal Olympics came around, Palubinskas had completed a basketball scholarship at Louisiana State University, represented Australia at the 1974 world basketball championships in Puerto Rico and been drafted first by the Atlanta Hawks in the National Basketball Association and then by the Utah Stars in the American Basketball Association.
In the event, Palubinskas did not play major-league professional basketball. Palubinskas played Olympic basketball in Montreal and there he proceeded to go one better than his achievements in Munich. He was the tournament's top scorer by a whopping 52 points, in the process leading Australia to, at that stage, a best-ever placing of eighth.
In every one of Australia's seven games Palubinskas was the top scorer, with a best performance of 48 points against Mexico (one newspaper report at the time credited him with 50 points but the Official Report records him with 48 points).
Of the twelve Australian players in Montreal, ten represented Victorian clubs with the other two coming from South Australia.
Since 1976 Palubinskas has primarily lived in the United States and his life has revolved around coaching basketball at all levels from high school to university. His short time away from living in the United States involved him being the national coach of team handball in Bahrain.
In recent years, he has established the Palubinskas Basketball Academy which is based around coaching and advising on shooting baskets. He has provided consultancies to Shaquille O'Neal other male and female basketball stars in the United States. Personally, he has retained his shooting expertise and has set a number of world records as well as winning lucrative basket-shooting competitions.
Ed Palubinskas at the 1972 and 1976 Olympic Games:
1972 Munich Olympics
Spain d Australia (79-74, Palubinskas 25, Crosswhite 16) USA d Australia (81-55, Duke 14, Palubinskas 10) Czechoslovakia d Australia (69-68, Palubinskas 27) Australia d Japan (92-76, Palubinskas 21, Crosswhite 19)
Cuba d Australia (84-70, Palubinskas 23)
Australia d Brazil (75-69, Crosswhite 21, Palubinskas 16) Australia d Egypt (89-66, Crosswhite 17, Palubinskas 16) Australia d West Germany (70-69, Palubinskas 28, Crosswhite 12)
Australia d Poland (91-83, Palubinskas 24, Duke 19)
1976 Montreal Olympics
Cuba d Australia (111-89, Palubinskas 28, Barnett 21) USSR d Australia (93-77, Palubinskas 29, Tucker 10) Australia d Mexico (120-117, Palubinskas 48, Blicavs 19) Canada d Australia (81-69, Palubinskas 28, Barnett 17) Australia d Japan (117-79, Palubinskas 30, Maddock 14) Italy d Australia (79-72, Palubinskas 30, Blicavs 16)
Cuba d Australia (92-81, Palubinskas 26, Tomlinson 12)
Bruce Coe
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Barbara Galleher Tonry has coached the Yale women's gymnastics team since its inception in 1973 and has made it one of the most successful teams in the history of Yale athletics.
Tonry's teams have captured 16 Ivy Classic championships since the first league meet in 1977. In 2017, she led the Bulldogs to their first-ever Eastern College Athletic Conference Championship title, winning the ECAC Coach of the Year Award in the process. In 2018, she led the Bulldogs to back-to-back ECAC titles as well as her 15th Ivy Classic Title. She was named USAG Collegiate National Head Coach of the Year.
Under Tonry's leadership in 2019 the Yale gymnastics team took home its 16th Ivy Classic team title, earning the team's second consecutive Ivy crown. Additonally, the team made 39 additions to Yale's top 10 lists.
The 1987 NCAA Eastern Region's co-Coach of the Year, Tonry has one of the finest athletic backgrounds of any coach. She is a member of the U.S. Gymnastics Federation Hall of Fame, the National Tumbling and Trampoline Hall of Fame and the Texas Hall of Fame. Her all-around gymnastics talents won her a spot on the 1964 U.S. Olympic training squad and earned her All-America honors 10 times.
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