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The H4 would be your best choice.
The other one while having decent specs also has a lot of junk on it that is likely to cause false positives and other anomalies. You will also get better noise specs on the H4, the quality of the circuitry is better. The RT-EVP is a gimmick, made simply to take advantage of the "Ghost Hunter" market and those who will buy something just because it says it's for ghost hunters. The H4 is a general purpose digital recorder intended for those looking for a decent quality digital recorder. It may not be the best available, but is certainly a step up from a voice recorder, and much better than the RT-EVP
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The H4 is a great recorder but nothing Id suggest the H2 as the H4 has had reported issues, the H2 is as good quality in recording and has a number of great options including the 280 degree recording. Now the RT-EVP is in no way a Gimmick, yes it was designed specifically for the GH Community but that in no way says its not a worthwhile tool. having the ability to conduct REAL TIME EVP sessions is a HUGH advantage to any paranormal team. Unlike the live listening that many teams refer to as Real Time (which its not, its just amplified audio) the RT-EVP is true real time EVP recording. The quality of recording is as good as the H2 and it does have a number of other feature that some MAY wish to use but ar not essential to the operation of the device. All in all the RT-EVP is the choice when comparing to the H4.
In my opinion. And yes I own the H2, the RT-EVP and even the new H1 I also own an Olympus LS10 which is another high quality recorder I recommend. So I do know a little bit about what Im talking about.


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It is great pastime for me to make a snowflake every winter. I can only hope that my kids will ask to make their own snowflakes year after year.
But… well our snowflakes are usually just paper snowflakes. We've done a couple with other materials, but I'm so excited to find new ways for the boys to make snowflakes.
These are 30 ways to make a snowflake. With 12 ideas for cutting snowflakes and 18 ideas for snowflakes crafts, or art projects, the kids can make.
28 MORE winter crafts for kids to make – including snow globes, penguins and ice wreaths for decoration
Different Materials & Ways to Make a Snowflake:
- Wrapping Paper Snowflakes from hands on : as we grow
- 3D Snowflakes with Video Tutorial from Let's Lasso the Moon
- Stained Glass Construction Paper Snowflake from Parent Teach Play
- Cardboard Snowflakes from Kitchen Counter Chronicles
- Paper Towel Rainbow Snowflakes from Twodaloo
- Coffee Filter Snowflakes from hands on : as we grow
- Newspaper Tie Dyed Snowflakes from Buggy & Buddy
- Dryer Sheet Snowflakes from Lalymom
- Kids Art Snowflakes from Picklebums
- Tissue Paper Snowflakes from Tinkerlab
- Doily Snowflakes from Design Sponge
- Wax Paper Snowflakes from Mighty Girl
Craft & Art Ideas to Make a Snowflake:
- Cotton Swab Snowflakes aguest post from Red Ted Art
- Craft Stick Snowflakes a guest post from JDaniel4's Mom
- Symmetrical Snowflake from Buggy & Buddy
- Paper Tube Roll Snowflakes from Tinkerlab
- Sensory Snowflake from Family Education
- Cardboard and Yarn Snowflake Craft from Creative Jewish Mom
- Snowflake Window Clings from Kids Activities Blog
- Borax Crystal Snowflakes from Adventures of a DIY Mom
- Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes from Frugal Fun 4 Boys
- Cotton Ball Snowflakes from No Time for Flash Cards
- Contact Paper Snowflake Art from Twodaloo
- Snowflake Suncatcher Garland from Homegrown Friends
- Tape Resist Snowflakes from Little Bins for Little Hands
- Puffy Snowflake Art from Inner Child Fun
- Q-tip painted Snowflakes from 3 Dinosaurs
- Cookie Cutter Snowflakes from 3 Dinosaurs
- Watercolor snowflakes from Early Learning on Mom Trusted
- Snowflake Resist Art from Quince & Quire
Now, tell me about you and your kids making snowflakes.
Take the super easy route (I'm all about that!) and try these craft kits!
- Beaded Snowflake Ornament Kit
- Cut-Crease-Create Snowflake Craft Kit
- Foamies Snowflake Activity Bucket
- Metal Wire Snowflakes to Bead
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IFAC Issues Proposed International Guidance to Help Accountants Improve Internal Control
Dec 01, 2011 | New York, New York | English
The Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has issued proposed International Good Practice Guidance, Evaluating and Improving Internal Control in Organizations for public comment. The aim of this guidance is to establish a benchmark for good practice in maintaining effective internal control in response to risk, and help professional accountants in business and their organizations create a cycle of continuous improvement for their internal control systems.
"Strong internal control is both one of the best defenses against business failure, and an important driver of business performance. It mitigates risk and adds sustainable value," said Roger Tabor, chair of the PAIB Committee. "We looked at the sort of things that can go wrong with the way organizations apply internal controls, and drew out principles that professional accountants in business can apply to support their organizations in avoiding these problems."
With this proposed publication, the PAIB Committee aims to provide principles-based guidance that focuses on the role of professional accountants in business and how they can support their organizations in evaluating and improving internal control as an integrated part of the organization's governance, risk management, and internal control systems.This proposed guidance can be implemented regardless of the existing internal control frameworks or standards used, as it deals with those internal control issues that are often unsuccessful because of poor implementation and design.
Professional accountants, their organizations, and other interested parties are encouraged to respond to the proposed guidance to help improve its applicability to professional accountants in organizations of all sizes.
How to Comment
The PAIB Committee invites all stakeholders to comment. To access the exposure draft and submit a comment, visit the PAIB Committee section of the IFAC website at www.ifac.org/paib. Comments on the exposure draft are requested by February 29, 2012.
About the PAIB Committee
The PAIB Committee serves IFAC member bodies and professional accountants worldwide who work in commerce, industry, financial services, education, and the public and the not-for-profit sectors. Its aim is to promote and contribute to the value of professional accountants in business by increasing awareness of the important roles professional accountants play, supporting member bodies in enhancing the competence of their members, and facilitating the communication and sharing of good practices and ideas.
About IFAC
IFAC is the global organization for the accountancy profession dedicated to serving the public interest by strengthening the profession and contributing to the development of strong international economies. IFAC is comprised of 167 members and associates in 127 countries and jurisdictions, representing approximately 2.5 million accountants in public practice, education, government service, industry, and commerce.
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text: NEWS Britney Spears' Potential 'X Factor' Exit: How Much Would It Hurt? 12/28/2012 by Jason Lipshutz FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Britney Spears' Potential 'X Factor' Exit: How Much Would It Hurt? Two weeks after Antonio "L.A."Reid confirmed that the second season of the U.S. version of "The X Factor" would be his last on the judges panel, rumors of Britney Spears' exit from the show spread like wildfire on Thursday (Dec. 27), following a report from Us Weekly that painted the pop star's fate as all but sealed. Although Spears has indicated that she would like to return to the Fox reality competition in 2013 for a second season as a judge, a source tells the magazine that fellow judge and show mastermind Simon Cowell is actively trying to push the veteran singer out: "He wanted crazy Britney, but he got boring Britney." Britney Spears Leaving 'X-Factor'?: Report A spokesperson for the show has told the Los Angeles Times that it's simply too early to answer questions regarding Spears' future with the show. "No one has discussed next year's judging panel," says the "X Factor" rep. "Any reports otherwise are complete speculation." Whether Spears returns for Season 3 or is "fired," as headlines have announced today, the pop singer's potential departure from "The X Factor" comes after a mixed season that failed to live up to the hype that came with the addition of Spears and Demi Lovato as judges. The May announcement that Spears and Lovato would be replacing Season 1 judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger breathed new life into a franchise that was translated with high expectations from its incredibly successful U.K. counterpart. After the British "X Factor" generated hitmakers like One Direction, Leona Lewis and Olly Murs beginning in 2007, Cowell expressed the desire to see the stateside "X Factor" surpass the ratings of his previous Fox smash, "American Idol," and rule the reality ratings roost upon Season 1's September 2011 debut. That didn't happen. 12 million viewers watched Season 1 each week according to Nielsen, compared to 15.8 million weekly viewers for NBC's "The Voice." And Season 1 winner Melanie Amaro, whose debut album will not make its way onto shelves by the end of 2012 as initially expected, has thus far been unable to establish herself as an organic star like recent "Idol" champs Scotty McCreery and Phillip Phillips. However, the addition of proven superstar Spears and former Disney star Lovato was supposed to help morph "The X Factor" into the star-making juggernaut that Cowell had intended upon its launch. "There would be no point in us doing the show if we genuinely didn't believe that, at the end, there would be some sort of legacy that makes the show worthwhile," Cowell told Billboard in our "X Factor" cover story this September. Unfortunately, that legacy is still a bit unsatisfactory. The two-hour September premiere of Season 2 of "The X Factor" underwhelmed in ratings, averaging 8.5 million viewers and a 3.3 rating among adults 18-49 -- which was a 25 percent drop from the 2011 series premiere, according to affiliate ratings. The show's ratings grew as the vocal talent improved, and by the time that Fox announced in October that "The X Factor" had been renewed for a third season and had added Khloe Kardashian-Odom and Mario Lopez as live show co-hosts, the 18-49 demographic was up to a 3.9 rating and the total viewership averaged 10.6 million. But the Season 2 finale on Dec. 20, which garnered 9.6 million viewers and a 3.1 rating, was down 18 percent from the final episode of Season 1. Adding insult to injury, the Season 3 finale of "The Voice" easily trumped its Fox counterpart when it aired two nights earlier. 'X Factor' Names Khloe Kardashian, Mario Lopez Co-Hosts Why didn't the presence of Spears and Lovato (along with returning judges Cowell and Reid) move the dial more? Part of the lackluster ratings can be chalked up to the talent competing for the Season 2 crown: Tate Stevens, the country music vocalist who won the trophy and a $5 million recording contract, is a powerful singer who happens to be 37 years old. His victory over Carly Rose Sonenclar, 13, understandably drew less interest from the 18-34 demographic tha n the latest "Voice" victor, 23-year-old pop-punk singer Cassadee Pope, as well as 22-year-old "Idol" champ Phillips. Tate Stevens Wins 'The X Factor' And while Stevens was crowned the "X Factor" winner with a stirring cover of Chris Young's song "Tomorrow," Phillips emerged with a fully-formed original smash, as his single "Home" bowed at No. 2 on the Digital Songs chart last May and has since sold 3 million downloads, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Endearing talent can mask the dysfunction from the judges table, as seen when McCreery's presence on Season 10 of "Idol" overcame the early shakiness of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler; Stevens has a real chance to be a star, but did not command viewers' attention with the same charisma as his reality TV forefathers. Of course, the Season 2 talent was coupled with a judges panel and a pair of hosts that produced neither scintillating entertaining nor keen vocal insight. "Crazy Britney" should not have been expected or desired upon Spears' entry into the "X Factor" world, but the pop superstar's presence on the show was admittedly less beguiling than originally anticipated. Too often was she stuck back-patting the competitors when she should have been mentoring them; as the source tells Us Weekly, Spears' job was not to be outrageous, but it was also not to "say 'amazing' and offer half-claps." Along with the unexceptional ratings and the $15 million price tag that accompanied Spears' involvement with the show, it's no wonder that her departure is at least under discussion. Fortunately for Spears, the "X Factor" gig has helped her accrue another hit single -- one year after her seventh studio set, "Femme Fatale," notched another No. 1 album debut and eventually moved 769,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. "Scream & Shout," her collaboration with Will.i.am which was released last month, has so far peaked at No. 12 on the Hot 100, and has sold 635,000 downloads according to Nielsen SoundScan, after topping the Digital Songs chart for one week. Will.i.am & Britney Spears Multiply in 'Scream & Shout' Video Like Jennifer Lopez and "Voice" coach Christina Aguilera before her, Spears gave her new single a glossy platform when she and the Black Eyed Peas frontman premiered the track during the Nov. 28 live episode of "X Factor." Even if Season 2 of "X Factor" proves to be Spears' sole outing with the franchise, her recording career certainly looks no worse for wear. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME


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QUETTA, Pakistan (Reuters) - A bomb blast killed three soldiers and two civilians in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Wednesday, security officials said.
The bomb, attached to a motorcycle, exploded near a security vehicle escorting school children, they said. Sixteen people were wounded. A Reuters reporter saw the corpses of three soldiers under the vehicle as it burned.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack in Baluchistan, Pakistan's biggest but poorest province which borders Afghanistan and Iran, and where several militant groups are active.
Ethnic Baluch separatists are waging an insurgency, demanding more autonomy and control over natural resources. Pro-Taliban militants also operate in the area and Sunni Muslim militants regularly carry out attacks on Baluchistan's Shi'ite Muslim minority.
In a separate attack, suspected militants shot dead four policemen in the northwestern town of Bannu, a police official said. Pakistan's Taliban movement claimed responsibility.
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2004 Dodge Stratus Reviews and Ratings
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With its sleek styling, the Dodge Stratus stands out in a crowded field of look-alike mid-size cars. The Stratus sedan gets a fresh look with updated styling for 2004, while the coupe was restyled just last year (model year 2003). Stratus is available at attractive prices, particularly when big cash incentives or cut-rate financing are thrown into the deal.
Built on entirely different platforms, the sedan and coupe versions of the Dodge Stratus are significantly different in character. They also use different engines, but each is available with a choice of V6 or four-cylinder. The sedan shares platforms with the Chrysler Sebring sedan and is built in Michigan, while the coupe shares its basic architectural structure with the Mitsubishi Eclipse and is built in Illinois.
The Stratus sedan is sporty and fun to drive when equipped with the V6, though it lacks the high levels of refinement found in the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Stratus sedans generally seem to have nicer interior trim than the Stratus coupes.
The Stratus coupe is fun to drive as well. It's sportier and feels tighter and more refined than the sedan, particularly on rough roads. Improvements to the coupe last year reduced noise, vibration and harshness. The Stratus is larger than some of the other coupes on the market, adding to its practicality.
The sedan comes in four trim levels, SE, SXT, ES, and R/T. The coupe comes in three trim levels, SE, STX, and R/T.
Sedan SE ($18,325) is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with dual overhead cams, generating 150 horsepower. A four-speed automatic is the only transmission available. SE is modestly equipped with air conditioning, power brakes and power steering, tilt steering wheel, AM/FM cassette stereo with four speakers, power locks and power windows with one-touch auto-down for the driver's window. It comes with 15-inch steel wheels and 205/65TR15 tires.
Sedan SXT ($19,390) offers a good value, adding a CD changer, body-color door handles, illuminated entry, keyless entry, power mirrors, and 16-inch aluminum wheels with lower profile 205/60TR16 tires. The SXT is often available with hefty discounts not shown here. Add them to big rebates and the price of an SXT can drop below $17,000.
Sedan ES ($21,835) offers more driving excitement with its 2.7-liter twin-cam V6 rated 200 horsepower and a sport-tuned suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars and firm-feel power steering. ES comes standard with an automatic transmission and chromed aluminum wheels. ES also gets a higher level of trim, including an eight-way power driver's seat, premium cloth bucket seats, an interior light package, illuminated vanity mirrors, and a mini trip computer.
Anti-lock brakes ($695) are optional on SE, SXT, and SE. The standard brakes use discs in front, drums in the rear, but the ABS package includes four-wheel discs and traction control, a smart buy.
Sedan R/T ($22,370) is the sport model. The R/T mates the V6 with a five-speed manual transmission, and a four-speed automatic is optional for no additional charge. The ABS package comes standard on the R/T, along with a performance-tuned suspension, 17-inch wheels with P215/50TR17 all-season performance tires, and performance-tuned steering. R/T also comes with a premium stereo and is distinguished by its trunklid spoiler, wide bodyside molding and a body-color grille.
Coupe SE ($19,210) comes with a single overhead-cam 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine rated 147 horsepower and a five-speed manual transmission. Air conditioning, power windows (with driver's auto-down), power mirrors, and power door locks are standard. ABS is not available.
Coupe R/T ($22,055) comes with a 3.0-liter single-cam V6 rated 200 horsepower and a five-speed manual. It's available with a four-speed automatic ($825) and can be ordered with AutoStick ($165), which allows automatic and semi-manual shifting. R/T comes with four-wheel disc brakes. ABS ($565) is available for R/T and can be ordered as a package with traction control ($740).
Side-impact airbags ($390) are an option for all Stratus models.
Coupe or sedan, there's little chance anyone will mistake your Dodge Stratus for the herds of Toyota Camrys and Honda Accords that populate America's highways.
The sedan gets a restyled front end for 2004, a new front fascia design with a chrome-accented grille. The coupe was completely redesigned for 2003, with a sportier, more aggressive look.
Dodge Stratus coupe has been redesigned for 2003. The 2003 coupe looks sportier, less rounded than the 2002 model, and less like the Stratus sedan. Almost all of the coupe's exterior has been updated. Grille, headlamps, fog lamps and front fascia are all new. The grille is moved farther up and it's trimmed with chrome throats. The rear fascia is new and includes new tail lamps. New side sill moldings dress up the sides, and the hood and trunk lid have been redesigned. Wheels on all models have been redesigned.
The coupe now looks the sportier of the two, but both coupe and sedan offer a sportier appearance than most other mid-size cars.
The sedan's windshield describes a graceful arch that extends into an abbreviated tail. That arching profile echoes design cues from other Dodge sedans, while the stubby prow and body-colored, cross-hair grille suggests the Viper. Rounded front corners carry multi-lens headlamps set above round fog-light openings.
The Stratus sedan was given a five-star safety rating by the federal government (NHTSA) for both driver and front passenger in a frontal impact as well as for rollover resistance. The Stratus sedan has also achieved "Good" ratings from the insurance industry (IIHS) for in 40-mph frontal offset crash testing.
The interior of the Dodge Stratus is more like a cockpit than most mid-size cars, which gives the Stratus coupe and sedan a sportier interior ambience.
The Stratus sedan comes with new seat fabric for 2004. The standard seats are comfortable, but lack side support, not good for hard driving or long trips. SE and SXT come with manual adjustments. A power driver's seat is available that seems more supportive, with manually adjustable lumbar support and eight-way power adjustments that are straightforward and easy to operate. A leather package ($695) for ES and R/T models comes with nice-looking leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift know, and steering wheel audio controls.
The sedan's shifter and hand brake lever feel beefy, nicer than the coupe's. White-faced gauges lend a sporty appearance with color-keyed accents on 2004 models, and all sedans come with full instrumentation, including a tachometer and temperature gauges. A textured material on the dash adds to the sporty theme. The center of the dash features a small storage cubby between a pair of vents.
Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) are controlled in the sedans by three large knobs, a great design that makes adjustments quick and easy, even with gloves on. The stereo system is more tedious. Radio stations are preset by pressing a separate Set button, more awkward than simply holding down a button. The single-disc in-dash CD player that comes standard on the SXT model works well. The six-disc CD changer available as an option on the R/T ($300) is a separate unit, located down below the HVAC and stereo controls, recessed and awkward to reach. It's best to load it up when parked. Buttons for switching disks are awkward to reach, but are big and easily identified.
Stratus coupes benefited from an updated interior for 2003. The seats are covered in Spade/Saratoga cloth. The R/T offers perforated leather as an option ($1,215), a package that includes a six-way power driver's seat, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, compass, outside temperature display, and a HomeLink universal garage door opener.
The cockpit theme of the Stratus models is reinforced by round analog instruments tucked beneath an arched cowl. Different models rim the instruments with bezels of various colors. White-faced gauges lend a sporty appearance. Although the dashboard is flat and linear, there's a wrap-around feel to the cockpit. The center console is nicely designed, and includes a pair of cup holders, but the plastic looks cheap, not as nice as the sedan's. Reading lamps are provided front and rear. Coupes come with rudimentary HVAC controls that look like they came from a compact and the handbrake lever is spindly. Some models offer a new, silvery material on the center dash and door panels that would look better on a bass fishing lure. The R/T coupe has nice brushed-aluminum trim. R/T also comes with radio controls on the steering wheel.
From the driver's seat you can easily reach window and lock switches mounted on the door, much better than placing them in the center. Stratus provides excellent outward visibility for the driver, thanks to the broad and tall expanses of window glass and relatively narrow windshield pillars.
The downside of their sleek designs is that neither the sedan nor the coupe are extraordinarily roomy cars and rear-seat accommodations are not as comfortable as those found in the boxier mid-size cars. Getting in and out of the rear seats of the Stratus sedan is tight. Once back there, it's uncomfortable. There's little room for adult feet and you sit low in the seat. Worse, the rear seats lack support on the outside edges of the seat bottoms, making you feel like you're falling to the outside. And there's no center armrest. Overall, the back is best for child safety seats and young people who don't notice things like comfort. The rear bench does seat three, however, and the Alcantera inserts in the rear of leather R/T models look nice.
A folding rear seat, split 60/40, comes standard on coupe and sedan and adds to their practicality.
Passive safety measures include three-point seatbelts for all five seat positions and dual-stage frontal airbags. We strongly recommend opting for the side-impact airbags.
The Dodge Stratus is fun to drive. The available V6 engines deliver spirited acceleration performance. Slamming the throttle down results in quick response allowing the driver to quickly to overtake slower cars. Like most mid-size cars, the Stratus coupe and sedan are front-wheel-drive.
The 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine that comes standard on Stratus sedans feels energetic through all the gears, but to maximize the power you'll need to rev it up. It's a noisy engine compared with the latest designs from Japan. The 2.4-liter twin-cam engine generates 150 hp at 5200 rpm and 167 lb.-ft. of torque at 4000 rpm and is rated 21/30 mpg.
The 2.7-liter twin-cam V6 available for the sedans generates 200 horsepower at 5800 rpm and 167 pounds-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. Yet it earns an EPA-rated 20/28 mpg city/hwy and runs on regular-grade gasoline. R/T sedans growl under acceleration, a benefit of their sport-tuned exhaust.
The electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission is quiet and efficient. Gear ratios have been calibrated to produce quick acceleration performance and responsive shifting in stop-and-go commuting. The R/T's five-speed manual gearbox is clunky, but fun to shift in a muscle car sort of way.
The SE coupe comes with a 2.4-liter single overhead-cam four-cylinder engine that generates 147 hp at 5500 rpm and 158 lb.-ft. of torque at 4500 rpm. It's rated 21/28 mpg, not quite as good as the sedan. The coupe's four-cylinder engine sounds sporty and delivers good acceleration performance.
The SE coupe handles well, is fun to drive and offers a sporty experience. It's relatively quiet on nasty, rough roads. Dodge made improvements to the coupe for 2003 to reduce noise, vibration and harshness. The coupe's suspension seems to manage bumps better than the sedan's suspension and there's less cowl shake (the tendency of the dash to vibrate on rough roads).
The R/T coupe comes with a 3.0-liter V6. That's more displacement than the sedan's V6, but the coupe engine features single overhead cams. The coupe's V6 is rated 200 hp at 5500 rpm and 205 lb.-ft. of torque at 4500 rpm. It generates brisk acceleration performance.
The R/T sedan seems most in its element on a winding road with your foot to the floor. Pedals are placed well in models with the manual gearbox, making it easy to heal and toe when braking and downshifting at the same time. The R/T sedan's chassis does not feel as rigid as other cars in this class. Handling is not as crisp, it doesn't feel as tight, and transient response is a bit ponderous. It goes where you want it, but it sometimes uses up more road in the process. Still, it's fun. It's easy to rotate the car on its suspension by lifting off throttle in the middle of a corner, making for sporty handling response.
Brakes on the Stratus work reasonably well, though there is some nose dive.
Coupe or sedan, the Dodge Stratus is sporty and fun to drive. Throaty V6 engines deliver strong acceleration performance and cockpit-like interiors give them a muscle-car sports appeal.
Stratus coupes are a bit more refined than the sedan models, but these cars do not offer the levels of refinement found in the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Also, rear-seat accommodations lack comfort and roominess.
Dodge Stratus offers attractive pricing, however, and big cash rebates and other incentives are available.


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All right ladies, this is a call to arms. As in toned, lean, strong arms! I asked my trainer, Jarett Del Bene to share a few of his favorite exercises for great, red carpet worthy arms. Here are few of his top recommended exercises for lovely, trim arms:
Close Grip Push Ups
In push up position, keep your hands close together and your elbows tight to your sides as your do push ups to target the triceps while also working your chest and shoulders… Do as many as you can.
Front Raise with Triceps Extension
Sit upright, weights hanging by your sides with palms facing in. Keep your arms straight and raise the weights above your head until your arms are extended. Then, bend your elbows and drop the weights behind your head–keeping your elbows tight by your ears. This works your shoulders and triceps. Do 15 reps.
Hammer Curls
Stand or sit with palms facing in. Curl weight until your arm makes a 90-degree angle and hold it there for 5 seconds, lower then repeat. This works your biceps. Do 15 reps.
If you do these moves 3 times a week, you will see results in no time!
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Get Ready for macOS Mojave
macOS Mojave was designed with advanced technologies to provide cutting-edge performance and robust security. Core ML 2 and the new Create ML framework let your apps deliver intelligent functionality faster and more easily than ever. Maximize the graphics and compute potential of your apps using advancements in Metal 2. Build richer web experiences in Safari. And with updates to Developer ID, you can give users even more confidence in the apps you distribute by having them notarized by Apple.
Dark Mode
Dark Mode is a dramatic new look that helps users focus on their work. Content takes center screen as toolbars and menus recede into the background. macOS apps that use standard AppKit colors and are rebuilt with the macOS Mojave SDK will automatically appear in Dark Mode when the user turns on the setting.


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Time running out at spring camp for Rogers
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Brewers have yet to schedule right-hander Mark Rogers' return to Cactus League action, and his odds of making the Opening Day starting rotation are shrinking quickly.
"Well, I think where he is in pitch count, it's going to be tough for him to be extended out to 90 pitches or whatever," manager Ron Roenicke said. "I don't ever want to say it's not going to happen, but it's tougher for him right now."
The Brewers removed Rogers from their spring rotation after a poor outing against the Rangers on March 12 and, seeking the return of his velocity and command, had him throw live batting practice on Saturday instead. That session went well, and Roencike indicated that pitching coach Rick Kranitz wanted Rogers to repeat it before slotting back into a game.
Rogers, 27, is out of Minor League options. If he does not win a spot in the rotation, he could still make the cut as a reliever.
With Rogers out of the mix, the Brewers' rotation is currently lined up as Yovani Gallardo, Marco Estrada, Wily Peralta, Chris Narveson and Mike Fiers.


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I just put up a few hearts and some window stickies.
I just put up a few hearts and some window stickies.
I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas
Linda, you are one of the few people I know, or, maybe the one and only!! who loves so much to decorate every day there is a celebreation! I always liked your Christmas, Easter, Valentines, etc decorations and yes, I have to admit that you always give a big smile on my face..
Well, I wish you always post such beautiful pics and share with all of us.
Btw, nice avatar friend..
And so, as Tiny Tim observed, "God Bless us!! Everyone!!''
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (1843)
Not only Linda, we too decorate for every celebration on the popular calendar...it's good for the soul
Thanks for sharing the pictures too
it is nice that red really perks you up.
Happy Valentines Day To All
Happy Valentine's Day!
I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas
not fan of Valentin's day either.I mean it's nice and lovely and couples are happy but my opinion is that Valentine's day has to be every day and not just one. This Valentine my boyfriend and I decided to go to restaurant and eat something instead of buying presents.
When it seems the magic slipped away...
We find it all again on Christmas Day.
*Seeing isn't believing.Believing is seeing.*
All the stores have turned their focus to Easter now!!!
I love Outdoor Christmas Lights!!
I hate Valentine's Day. You're better off single, as I found out with my last girlfriend.


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There's still one day of competition left, but things are not looking good.
The highly-anticipated three-day showdown between human "Jeopardy" champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter and IBM super computer "Watson" is almost over, and last night the machine took a big leap forward.
After being tied with Rutter after Game 1, Watson hit both Daily Doubles last night and finished with $35,734. Rutter came in a distant second with $10,400 while Jennings pretty much had his lunch eaten by both to the tune of $4,800.
However, Watson did not get the Final Jeopardy question even though both Jennings and Rutter did. But it turned out to be cold comfort.
Tonight is the third and final game, giving Jennings and Rutter one last shot at the title. But let's not go planning a Victory of Humanity parade just yet.


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Arkansas, of course!
Those are our three claims to fame.
The Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas is the only diamond-producing site in the WORLD that is open to the public. Pretty cool, huh?
We dug for diamonds a few years ago when Anna was a baby, and the kids had a blast. This time around we had even more fun! Probably due to the fact that there had been a lot of rain and we were sloshing through mud. Does life get any better than that?
My cute little diggers!
The big field of mud
Princess Adeline. She was not too interested in the dirt. Everyone else would bring her rocks that they found. She enjoyed collecting them in a bucket. I think in this picture she is nibbling on a snack someone brought her. She really didn't move much.
Anna had no problem getting dirty! She liked standing in the puddle and keeping the top of her boots *just* above water line. Of course, she wasn't always successful, and she ended up with a boot-ful of brown water more than once.
Abbott had no interest in digging for diamonds, but he dug some pretty amazing trenches and tunnels.
Cousin Lexi came with us on our trip to dig for diamonds. She wasn't really interested in digging for treasure either. She made a couple of new friends while we were out in the field. She's quite a social little girl! All of the kids had fun making up games to play with mud and playing with their new friends.
Aiden was the only one of my children who actually put any effort into actually looking for a diamond! He worked so hard.
I love this kid!
Daddy is working hard and princess Adeline is perched on her rock waiting for servants (I mean family members) to put rocks in her bucket.
This is not a diamond.
This is the really nice guy that identified all of our finds. We found jasper, quartz, and several other types of rocks that I can't remember right now.
It was really windy, so casting was very difficult.
We didn't catch anything...even with these fat, juicy worms!
Luckily, this one slept through the fishing trip.
This is a really cool nature blind. You are supposed to be able to hang out in there and the wildlife will come really close because they won't know you're there. They knew we were there. Trust me.
Rock candy! I thought that was appropriate!
Here is a close-up of the couch cushion. Nice!
We rented a little house in this little town. I kept telling the kids it was an adventure. They just said it was a yucky old house with a spring-y mattress. Aaron said it smelled like his grandma's house. So it wasn't 5 star accommodations...it was an adventure!
Here is the dining room. Doesn't everyone keep digging equipment in the dining room? We were just happy it was there to borrow!
Couldn't quite figure out this random plant. I think it was supposed to make the place look pretty.
Despite my spoiled children's complaints about the house, it really was a great trip. It was really slow, laid back and relaxing. Just enjoying each other and nature. Who needs roller coasters to have a good vacation? What are roller coasters to rocks and mountains?
I don't need an amusement park...but something that stays open past 8:00 would be nice! They do have a Sonic, a pizza place and an over-priced-not-very-good diner. Seriously...this is a small town. There was a little donut and ice cream shop near our little house (that's what we affectionaltely called it). One evening, we decided to go get some ice cream. It was about 8:30 on a Saturday night. Closed. No biggie...there is ONE grocery store in town...we'll pick up a half gallon and eat at the little house. Closed. Seriously. By this time it is close to 9:00. We found a gas station (that was about to close) but they didn't have any ice cream. How could we forget Sonic? Beautiful, wonderful franchise to the rescue...closed. It can't possibly be legal for a Sonic to close at 9:00 on a Saturday night. I don't care how small the town is! Lucky for us, there are TWO gas stations in the tiny town of Murfreesboro, and #2 stays open 24 hours. So everyone picked out a treat, and I was the only one that got ice cream.
This was a trip we will certainly never forget!


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Which? Magazine Report on Wine
Tue 15 Mar 2005
According to the March edition of the Consumer Association's Which? Magazine, the majority of major wine brands are a 'big, bland let-down'.
After a blind tasting of a Chardonnay and Merlot from each of the UK's top 10 best selling brands, the magazine concluded that a 'worryingly high number were below average and poor performers', with no wines scoring more than 13 out of 20. Which? editor Malcolm Coles said: 'The majority of the big brand wines we tasted were mediocre, and we're not talking about bottles that cost three quid either - some of them sell for £6 or £7.'
All the more reason to support smaller producers and their lesser known brands......


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At a time when emoticons receive maximum analysis of intent, how lovely it could be for young viewers to see the kind of love that needs only a few glances to initiate shared promises of infinite fidelity.
At least, that's probably how the pitch meeting went when someone incorrectly argued that the world needs another traditional adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." Earlier this year "Warm Bodies" played with the story and found sweet new blood by transforming the Bard's tale into a zombie rediscovering his heart. Joss Whedon's recent, all-my-friends-at-my-house take on another Shakespeare work, "Much Ado About Nothing," contained uncertain performances and a considerable whiff of self-indulgence, but at least the geek icon didn't play it safe.
Yes, "Gnomeo and Juliet" filtered the classic through animated gnomes, but we shant get into that.
Alas, even those who haven't seen the 1968 "Romeo and Juliet" film and don't love Baz Luhrmann's modernized 1996 version will feel major déjà vu in this new—and by new I mean not at all new-seeming—production. You know the story: The Capulets and Montagues hate each other. Young, attractive offspring of the families (Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfeld of "True Grit," Douglas Booth) tragically fall for each other. Swords clang. A man of the cloth (Paul Giamatti) concocts a rather absurd plan that Juliet, blinded by longing for her Romeo, accepts without even stopping to ask, "Wait, you want me to fake my own death?" And so forth.
Though their 5-year age difference kinda makes her look like his little sister, Steinfeld and Booth carry their lovelorn parts well enough. As Juliet's quick-tempered cousin Thibault, Ed Westwick ("Gossip Girl"), um, flares his nostrils a lot. The newlyweds' consummation of marriage contains a noticeable ass-grab I don't recall from previous installments.
Mostly, though, director Carlo Carlei and writer Julian Fellowes ("Gosford Park," "The Tourist") and a boatload of string instruments work too hard on comedy and gloom so devoid of surprise. Hitting all the same marks in a story everyone knows causes impatience, not swooning and heartbreak. It's a shame no one came to the table with any ideas; even if "R&J;" may strike some as a document of the futility of harebrained schemes in the pre-cellphone era, it always holds up as evidence that trading an eye for an eye will only result in a town full of cyclopses. Or is it cyclopi?
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In Perspective —
by Roderick F. McDonald
Foreign cars and other imports have suddenly be-come
considerably more expensive in the United States,
and Americans abroad find their dollars less valuable.
These facts, which represent relatively minor misfor-tunes
to most Americans, serve as a reminder that with-out
the self-discipline in monetary matters accepted by
many nations back in 1944, we might have been suffer-ing
disaster rather than misfortune, and in this period
there could have been many such disasters.
Most business people are aware of the existence of
the International Monetary Fund and are to some extent
appreciative of the important role it plays in international
monetary affairs. It may be useful to readers of Tempo
to review the objectives and activities of the IMF and
place it in proper perspective as a key institution exert-ing
powerful effects on the fortunes of all of us who live
in countries belonging to the Fund.
This review will highlight the things the IMF is intended


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AMERICUS - In a tale of two games, the Georgia Southwestern Lady Hurricanes (17-15, 2-6 PBC) split with No. 4 Armstrong (20-3-1, 5-1 PBC) in a Thursday afternoon doubleheader at Lady 'Cane Field.
Game 1: GSW 1, AASU 0
In the first game of the afternoon GSW starting pitcher Allison Pastor was on a mission versus the Pirates who came into the day riding a nine game winning streak.
Pastor threw a complete game-shutout as the junior allowed zero runs off five hits while striking out 8 for the Blue and Gold.
The game turned into a pitcher's dual as AASU's starting pitcher Megan Barnwell (13-2) also had a strong effort as the senior allowed just one run off four hits while striking out three for the fourth-ranked Pirates.
The one run allowed by Barnwell proved to be the difference as Southwestern's junior Nellie Moore lit up the scoreboard for the only time in game off a lead-off home run to start the bottom of the third inning as Georgia Southwestern as Pastor continue to silence the Pirate bats as the Lady Hurricanes prevailed, 1-0.
This is GSW's second win of the season against a ranked foe as the Lady Hurricanes downed No. 13 Rollins College at Lady 'Cane Field last month.
Four different Lady 'Canes attributed for Southwestern's four runs in the game.
Game 2: AASU 10, GSW 1 (5 innings)
While GSW was able to shut out the high powered Pirates in the first contest of the day, the second game proved to be a different story as Armstrong came out with a vengance on their way to an easy, shortened game, 10-1 decision.
Starting GSW pitcher Ashley Cavender (5-5) was credited with the loss as the sophomore gave up three runs off four hits in 1.1 innings of work.
AASU's Hannah Reppert and Briget Devlin both accounted for a home run as the Pirates scored 10 runs off 13 hits.
The lone GSW run was notched by Avery Purser as the senior had a RBI double scoring Hayley Knight in the bottom of the first inning.
The Blue and Gold were led offensively by Elliot Martin who had two of GSW's three hits on the contest.
Starting Armstrong pitcher Shelby Duff (4-1) was credited with the decision as the senior threw for a complete five innings giving up one run off three hits.
GSW will be back in action this Saturday as the Lady Hurricanes continue their six game homestand as they host Flagler College in an afternoon PBC doubleheader starting at 2 p.m.


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The sting of rejection, any sort, is always difficult. In the teenage years, it can be particularly painful.
"This," acknowledged a downcast Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to TSN two years ago, "is a brutal feeling."
Back then, of course, he was merely a promising 17-year-old kid out of the Red Deer Rebels factory, by way of Burnaby, B.C. One of the last to be lopped from a deep, talented pool of Canadian junior prospects.
An intriguing casualty that hinted at great things for the future.
Well, in a roundabout way, a year later than expected, that future has arrived.
Now, he's RNH.
Among the most glittering young stars in the NHL firmament. The probable Calder Trophy recipient for last season if his left shoulder hadn't given out. A proven commodity.
"I feel like I'm a different person than I was a couple years ago," said Team Canada's NHL lockout wild-card, penned in by a media mob at Calgary International Airport on Monday. "My game's definitely evolved a lot. I see myself more as a two-way player right now. I just want to play my game out there. I'm definitely going to try and take on more of a leadership role this year.
"This is definitely exciting for me. I got the chance at 17; unfortunately I didn't make it, so I'm really happy that I got the opportunity to try again."
This time, he need not live with the threat of rejection. No insomnia-filled nights of mashing up hotel pillows and staring blankly at ceiling plaster. He's a lock for this team, likely at centre on a high-octane line with Mark Scheifele and Jonathan Huberdeau.
So if the warring parties in this silly, monotonous NHL dispute can't get past their petty differences, and in short order, the precocious Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will get his shot at a world junior hockey championship, after all.
"What made it easier for me to make the jump last year was that I went in with the right mindset, just playing my game," he said upon arrival Monday. "Obviously having a young team really helped me out. Coming into this camp I'm just gonna do that. Last time, as a 17 year old, I kinda strayed away from that, didn't play as well as I probably could've and obviously it didn't work out for me.
"I've talked to quite a few guys who've played in the World Juniors before and they all say positive things about it. They all say it's one of the great experiences of their life. So that definitely helped me make my decision. Obviously, (Oiler teammate Jordan Eberle) had great experience at the tournament, as did Taylor Hall."
The wonky left shoulder deemed strong enough for ongoing duty after a week of strengthening up north, Nugent-Hopkins arrives at this brief Canadian selection camp as one of the go-go guys (even if he still looks as if he should be delivering the morning paper, not making headlines in it).
In a weird way, he finds himself going back in time. Just like Marty McFly. All he needs is a DeLorean and Christopher Lloyd to ride shotgun. Imagine, after a year proving beyond doubt that he does belong with the hardened grown-ups, he now finds himself out to prove he belongs with the gifted kids.
"I'm only a couple years out of junior, so it's fresh in my mind, for sure. There's a lot of guys going to this camp that probably would be with their NHL clubs right now. It's just one of those unique situations that doesn't happen too often. So I'm excited to take advantage of it."
The possibility that this journey to Ufa, Russia, might be interrupted by a swift resolution to the NHL impasse — made more remote after games through Dec. 30th were cancelled Monday — is nothing he's finds himself dwelling on.
"I haven't explored that yet," shrugged Nugent-Hopkins. "When it comes, if it comes, we'll cross that bridge. Right now I'll just focus on the camp and go from there."
And Hockey Canada, needless to say, simply could not be more tickled. Head coach Steve Spott must think he's struck the Colorado motherlode, adding a Nugent-Hopkins to an already top-heavy roster.
"When you start this, you'd like to have your A-listed players," Spott, resisting the impulse to hop up and down, acknowledged Monday. "No. 1, we're very grateful that the Oilers have allowed us to work with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. And Ryan's message with us has been very up front: He wants to be treated like any other player.
"We know the pressures that are going come for Ryan because of the fact that he is a world-class player; and some of the expectations that'll come through media. But I can tell you as a coaching staff we're going to treat him like a regular 19-year-old and put him in situations where we need him to be great.
"And he's looking forward to the challenge. He has an opportunity to win a gold medal at the world junior championships and I know he's excited about that."
Indeed he is.
With Canada's divine right to boss the World Juniors long ago exposed as nothing more than vain conceit, and with this promising to be another nervy Christmas holiday season, Nugent-Hopkins could well be the tournament-tipper to end a three-year gold-medal drought.
There are, in the final analysis for any player, certain career signposts that set the elite apart. Stanley Cup rings. Olympic gold. And, for Canadians who hang on this holiday ritual, a World Junior title fits in there, somewhere, too.
Nugent-Hopkins can't help but relish a chance at the one of those he must've felt had been lost to him forever.
"Yeah," he agreed. "I mean I've definitely thought about it. I'm sure as I get older, I'll be happy that I did it. And I'm definitely not going to regret anything."
George Johnson is the Herald's sports columnist. E-mail him at firstname.lastname@example.com
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China tries to shrug off deadly attack
Peace has been restored in China's restive Muslim region where 16 policemen got killed in an attack that may have been timed to overshadow Olympic celebrations, authourities said.world Updated: Aug 06, 2008 07:58 IST
Blood was washed off the road. Debris was cleared away. And authorities said peace had been restored in China's restive Muslim region where 16 police were killed in an attack that may have been timed to overshadow Olympic celebrations. But there were plenty of other signs on Tuesday suggesting all was not well in Kashgar, this ancient Silk Road city near the border with Afghanistan and Pakistan at the opposite end of China from Beijing.
Townspeople were reluctant to talk about Monday's brazen assault. Police stepped up security checks and put schools, hospitals and government offices on heightened alert, state-run media and locals said. Slogans on billboards, walls and buildings urged people to create a more secure and harmonious society.
The precautions underscored the Chinese government's sensitivity to anything that could sour its plans for the Beijing Games to be a pivotal moment of national glory and global acceptance, despite continuing criticism of its record on human rights. Kashgar is 2,200 miles (3,500 kilometers) west of Beijing, in the far western region of Xinjiang _ a vast, rugged territory home to a Muslim minority called the Uighurs (WEE'-gurs). They have a long history of pushing for independence, and Chinese authorities have blamed a series of sporadic bombings, shootings and riots in recent years on Uighur extremist groups.
One such group, believed to be based in the remote tribal regions of Pakistan, released a video tape last month threatening to target the Olympics.
But many Uighur activists accuse Chinese officials of exaggerating the terrorism threat to justify a crackdown on the ethnic minority. They claim the clampdown has greatly intensified during the run-up to the Olympics, which start on Friday. Monday's attack was one of the most audacious in years. Two men _ a taxi driver and a vegetable seller _ drove a truck into a group of 70 border police during their routine morning jog in a northwestern neighborhood, where several popular tourist hotels are located, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported. Foreign reporters have rushed to Kashgar to report on the attack, adding an unusual level of scrutiny in a normally isolated region even as attention on China intensifies because of the Olympics. Police beat two Japanese reporters who were among those sent to cover the story, while detaining them about two hours at a police station late on Monday. Chinese officials apologized on Tuesday, but Japan's government said it would lodge a formal protest. The jitters filtered down to locals. One Chinese merchant who owns a small liquor store near the attack site dodged questions from a large group of foreign reporters.
"I'm just a small citizen of this country. I'm just a businessman. I don't remember hearing or seeing anything. I just run my business. Leave me alone," said the man, who declined to provide his name.


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Charles Wallace
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- Associate Professor, Computer Science
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- PhD, Computer Science & Engineering, University of Michigan, 1999
- MA, Linguistics, University of California, 1992
- BA, Linguistics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1989
Charles Wallace received a B.A. in Linguistics in 1989 from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.A. in Linguistics in 1992 from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1999. He also worked as a software developer in California for several years, and as an intern at Schlumberger, the Kestrel Institute, and Microsoft Research. In 2010, he was a Fulbright Scholar sponsored by the Universidad Catolica in Santiago, Chile.
His research focuses on how humans can better understand the software they build and use: for instance. He is particularly interested in the use of "lightweight" formal methods, harnessing the analytical power of computers to identify dark corners and hidden assumptions in software problems. He is also working on techniques to promote effective communication in software development.
Current projects include: development of mobile phone apps to facilitate participation of "citizen scientists" in environmental research, and a combined research/outreach program that trains local elderly residents in computer use and generates data on the obstacles encountered by these users.
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Software Requirements
- Human-Centered Computing
- Communication in Software Development
- Formal Methods
- Software Engineering Education
- Agile Development Methods
- Cyberlearning
Recent Publications
- "Understanding relaxed memory consistency through interactive visualization" (Tool Demo). With O. Thorsen. ASM Symposium on Software Visualization (SOFTVIS), Salt Lake City, 2010.
- "Abstract State Machines and the inquiry process". With J.K. Huggins. In A. Blass, N. Dershowitz and W. Reisig (eds.), Fields of Logic and Computation. Lecture Notes in Computer Science 6300, 2010.
- "Making and acting: Ethnographic development of a case study approach". With M. Seigel and T. Vosecky. Technical Communication, 55(4), 2008.
- "Speaking of software: Case studies in software communication". With A. Brady, M. Seigel and T. Vosecky. In H.J.C. Ellis, S.A. Demurjian and J.F. Naveda (eds.), Software Engineering: Effective Teaching and Learning Approaches and Practices. IGI Global, 2008.
- "Addressing communication issues in software development through case studies". With A. Brady, M. Seigel and T. Vosecky. Conference on Software Engineering Education & Training (CSEET), Dublin, Ireland, 2007.
- "RFID cards: A new deal in accessibility for the elderly". With R. Pastel and J. Heines. International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCII), Beijing, China, 2007.
- "Automated verification of UPC memory consistency". With Oystein Thorsen. Workshop on Verified Software: Theories, Tools, Experiments (VSTTE), Seattle, WA, 2006.


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Well look at this. A post from me!
Don't get too excited..it's about to become very glum.
Let me begin with our summer. The summer where everything turns around for our football club. Debts for the Emirates aren't holding us back as much as they once were, our transfer budget is toppling £70m and we're still in the Champions League in time for the plan to be put into action.
However, for some reason (probably something to do with Wenger and Gazidis) this has not been our summer. Instead our rivals have strengthened, and us Gooners have had to just watch as our only summer signing slowly managed a place on Arsenal.com's diminishing squad roster page to everyone's delight. The fact Sanogo got little mention from the club as he signed for us highlights how much of an impact to our season he is expected to make.
But lets forget Sanogo. Lets concentrate on our manager. Arsene Wenger.
Through lack of activity during this summers transfer window, I have witnessed many fans who were all supportive of Wenger (as was I) slowly lose that drive to protect him from the media's claws, and sadly I don't blame them one bit.
Everything was ready to allow Wenger the freedom to transform a talented side into a intimidating side that the rest of the league would fear. And it wouldn't take much. Everyone agreed on that. A Goalkeeper, a centre half, a defensive midfielder, an attacking midfielder plus a world class striker. With £70m to get it done plus any sales of the 'deadwood', it should be a simple task.
Yet, Wenger couldn't quite grasp the idea. And now we hear the excuses of 'the market is tough', 'no-one wants to sell'.
If those quotes tell me anything, it's that Wenger is completely out of touch in this modern era. It spells out to the other clubs, that we aren't up for a fight and a rejected bid signals the end of our pursuit. Plus the 'no-one wants to sell' quote is just crushing to hear a year after we sold our star striker to our rivals.
So where do we go from here? To be honest we're stuck. Unless Wenger miraculously gets his cheque book out and signs quality players then I expect this to be the season we miss out on a Champions League spot. Our squad numbers are low, injury count is high and the quality players in our side, such as Cazorla are being asked far too much of and sooner or later will pick up injuries.
We can't replace Wenger now. Who'd take the job now? So the season comes down to our activity in the next two weeks. A poor transfer window could lead to an even bigger slide in Arsenal Football Clubs future…
Now to see how far we really have fallen
To finish this post I wanted to allow you to take part in a small task to try and highlight to yourselves how far our club is from its past. Sounds fun doesn't it!
I'm going to take you back to the invincible season.
Players not in the first XI -
GK – Stack
DF – Keown, Cygan, Tavaridis, Hoyte, Clichy
MF – Parlour, Edu, Fabregas, Bentley, Thomas, Reyes
ST – Kanu, Aliadiere, Wiltord, Owusu-Abeyie
Ok. The idea of this activity is to compare the Arsenal team of the 2003/04 season with todays team. Below is another line up with our current formation along with a list of our current players. Obviously due to the change in the formation you may have to compare certain players on their role/job in the team they played in.
GK – Szczesny, Fabianski
DF – Sagna, Jenkinson, Mertesacker, Vermaelen, Koscielny, Monreal, Gibbs
MF- Arteta, Ramsey, Frimpong, Diaby, Ramsey, Wilshere, Rosicky, Cazorla, Chamberlain, Miyaichi
ST – Podolski, Giroud, Walcott, Sanogo, Park, Bendtner
Once you have decided on your starting eleven, move onto subs and compare the ability of them with one another.
5/5 – As good as compared player
4/5 – Almost as good as compared player
3/5 – Offers half the compared player can
2/5 – Nowhere near as good
1/5 – Why is he at Arsenal?
Job done..
For me this exercise highlights how far we have fallen. For example, when we can play our strongest first XI we are very impressed by it. However by comparing to the invincibles, a level of quality we should be aiming for, you realise we don't have the same amount of quality distributed throughout the team.
Also, once upon a time we were fortunate to have a player capable of scoring 30 goals alone along with other talented forwards such as Bergkamp, Wiltord and Kanu. And I believe this just shows you… the arrival of a player such as Suarez/Rooney can help us replicate a similar striker force with Giroud, Walcott and Podolski being the modern day replacements for Bergkamp, Wiltord and Kanu.
And finally… Vieria and Gilberto.
These two players knew their job and executed it perfectly. They were both solid, allowing our wingers and strikers to really push on as the threat of a counter attack from the opposition was much less feared. However in todays central midfield places, we have Arteta, Ramsey or Wilshere. To me, only one of those should be playing and that one should be playing alongside a 'Gilberto' type player. A player that has enough pace to catch oppositions attacks, a tough tackler and distributor. Whilst Arteta, Ramsey or Wilshere would link the midfield to the attack with bursts forward playing balls through the defence for the strikers to run onto.
Shame about Gustavo ey!
That's it from me. Hopefully I'll find the time to write a bit more often on here than present but I hope you enjoyed the read, had a little go at the small activity and I'll be ready to hear from you!
You can follow me on twitter @goonersonline – cheers


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