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In Flanders Fields
A modern dance interpretation of John McCrae's immortal war memorial poem "In Flanders Fields" created for the musical video by Anthony Hutchcroft. The song and music video were created to commemorate the 90th anniversary of end of WWI and the 90th anniversary of the death of John McCrae. Choreography by Lee Kwidzinski. Video directed by Lee Kwidzinski. Music written and performed by Anthony Hutchcroft.


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Marcum sidelined with nerve inflammation
NEW YORK -- Right-hander Shaun Marcum has been shut down for 48 hours after receiving injections to relieve nerve inflammation in his neck, the Mets announced Thursday, keeping his immediate future in limbo.
An MRI administered earlier Thursday revealed the nerve inflammation, which forced Marcum off the mound earlier this week in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The right-hander received trigger-point injections to relieve his pain and will rest for the next two days.
The Mets officially classified Marcum as "day-to-day," but it is clear that he will not return to active duty any time soon. Marcum has not appeared in an official game in nearly three weeks, and even if he is healthy, he will need time to regain his regular arm strength.
In the interim, the Mets will proceed with a patchwork rotation. Left-hander Aaron Laffey is unofficially scheduled to start Sunday against the Marlins, and manager Terry Collins said Laffey could remain in the rotation if he pitches well.
The Mets guaranteed Marcum $4 million when they signed him this winter to a Major League deal. Marcum's contract also includes $2 million worth of incentives, most of them based upon how often he pitches. The right-hander, who has a long history of right elbow and shoulder trouble, has dealt with varying levels of arm and neck pain since March.

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Life at Deloitte
Samar, Associate FAS, Deloitte Dubai
Who you work with is just as important as the type of work you do
Samar joined Deloitte as a business analyst in 2009 after completing her degree in civil engineering. To date she had worked on the region's biggest restructuring engagement, and provided services to the region's largest real estate developers, law firms, government institutions and oil & gas companies.
Samar Estefan
What does your role involve?
I am an associate within the Capital Projects Advisory ("CPA") team, part of Deloitte Financial Advisory Services in Dubai providing financial advisory services to real estate, construction, infrastructure, and oil and gas companies in the GCC region. As part of my job I have regular exposure to various members of client management, from junior members to senior / executive management, advising on various financial, operational and commercial issues that they experience. My roles and responsibilities include conducting interviews with management, preparing reports / workshops, conducting financial and commercial analysis, preparing proposals and pitch presentations, and building strong relationships both internally and externally.
Describe your experience to date
I joined Deloitte as a business analyst in 2009 after completing my degree in civil engineering. Being part of an emerging service line for Deloitte in this region, I was exposed to different types of high-profile engagements and had the opportunity to work with different Deloitte offices worldwide. I was engaged in extremely challenging assignments, some of which were of a high profile nature and had an impact at a global level. To date I have worked on the region's biggest restructuring engagement, and provided services to the region's largest real estate developers, law firms, government institutions and oil & gas companies. Earlier this year I started my ACA training with the ICAEW. This period of studying and working has allowed me to compliment my technical engineering skills developed through university and work experience with solid accounting and financial knowledge gained through the ACA program.
Why did you join Deloitte in the Middle East?
Being a civil engineer, I was really fascinated by Dubai's ambitious vision in transforming what is in essence a desert into something that eclipses a place like New York, and I really wanted to be part of that vision. Unfortunately, just as I was about to graduate, the economic crisis gained momentum and Dubai's real estate bubble burst. However, by joining Deloitte's CPA team, I was confident this was my chance to make a difference by helping real estate and construction companies tackle their core issues and drive Dubai's economy and aid its recovery. This role appealed to me because I knew it would be a very challenging yet rewarding opportunity. In addition, I was really excited to work in the Middle East's financial hub, which I believe offers a unique exposure to multiple opportunities and a great learning platform while being in a multinational environment.
As a woman, how did Deloitte support you to meet your career aspirations?
Deloitte provides a very supportive environment for individuals especially females. When I decided to pursue an ACA qualification with the ICAEW, Deloitte was very encouraging and made sure I had sufficient time and resources to study effectively. Deloitte also developed a growth plan in line with my career objectives by helping me draft a clear structure with regular guidance through formal and informal counseling and mentorship sessions.
Deloitte also recognized my strong performance and helped me achieve fast and unprecedented promotions, allowing me to be the youngest Associate in CPA and FAS at the time.
In addition to my professional growth, Deloitte helped me achieve my personal development goals by giving me the opportunity to engage in regular corporate social responsibility activities in the region and allowing me to volunteer in South America helping mentally challenged and physically disabled children.
What type of activities within Deloitte ME have you been involved in?
Deloitte ME offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including assisting in recruiting, business development, publications, newsletters, team building activities and corporate social responsibility activities. My latest experience involved an entrepreneurship workshop in collaboration with INJAZ at a women's only university based in Sharjah, which involved empowering women in business. These activities contributed significantly to my personal development and allowed me to build strong ties with other team members, Deloitte FAS departments, Deloitte member firms, and partner organizations.
What makes you get up in the morning?
I love my team. I believe who you work with is just as important as the type of work you do, and I am very lucky to enjoy both.
I believe we have an excellent team spirit, due to a combination of a young team and the multinational and multidisciplinary team structure, which gives a wide opportunity for team members to learn quickly and gain exposure to different aspects of the real estate and construction lifecycle.


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SANTA MONICA (AP) — Police arrested two Santa Monica High School students over a video-recorded classroom fight between a teacher and a pupil that sparked condemnation from a district official and a backlash from parents.
Officers on Friday arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of threatening a school official, battery against a school employee, marijuana possession and possessing a weapon — a box cutter — on campus, Sgt. Jay Moroso said Monday.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of battery against a school employee.
"Both of them were arrested in connection with the assault" involving the teacher, Moroso said.
Names and details of the alleged crimes weren't released. However, the Los Angeles County sheriff's website indicated that Blair Moore, 18, was arrested Friday on suspicion of threatening a school employee and remained jailed Monday.
Cellphone video making the Internet rounds showed science teacher Mark Black grappling with a student in class Friday. No punches are thrown, but Black, who's also a wrestling coach, grappled with the student, grabbing him around the legs as the two crashed into desks. The two went down, and Black eventually wrapped his arms around the student's legs, pinning him on the floor.
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District board member Oscar de la Torre said Saturday that the incident arose from a conflict over drug use.
Moroso said he couldn't confirm some reports that Black had confronted the student because he had brought marijuana to school, but detectives continued to investigate.
"There's a whole classroom there that needs to be interviewed," he said.
Superintendent Sandra Lyon sent a letter home with students Friday calling events on the videos "utterly alarming" and the "physical restraint" used by Black "unacceptable."
The superintendent placed the teacher on leave and pledged support to the student's family.
That sparked a backlash from parents and others who praised Black for intervening and criticized Lyon for making comments before knowing all the facts.
Supporters set up an online petition to challenge Black's suspension, and a Facebook support page has received more than 11,500 "likes."
Lyon apologized for her comments over the weekend in a statement that said her remarks had caused "great anger" and concern that they "reflected a pre-judgment of the teacher's conduct prior to completion of an investigation."
Lyon said she is "committed to a thorough and independent investigation of what transpired ... that fully respects the rights of all involved, including teachers and students."


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PHILADELPHIA -- For the second straight year, the Chicago Fire pulled the trigger on a trade the night before the MLS SuperDraft, acquiring central defenders Jhon Kennedy Hurtado and Patrick Ianni from Seattle in exchange for Jalil Anibaba as well as swapping first round selections in Thursday's draft.
The trade clearly bolsters a spot on the field where there seemed to be less competition last season with two MLS veterans that both have over 100 league appearances to their name, something that was key in pulling the trigger on Wednesday.
"[Coming in] right away I recognized that we were light on the defensive side of things," said Fire head coach and Director of Soccer Frank Yallop. "Any chance I had to talk to clubs was about defenders and people with experience, especially in MLS. It's always nice to think about getting players from the outside but I think getting guys that have been very successful in our league always feels better for me."
A finalist for the league's Defender of the Year award in 2009, Hurtado has spent the last five seasons with Sounders FC and is known for his positional awareness and maturity at the back.
The Colombian defender seems the surest of the new pair to challenge last season's starting center backs Austin Berry and Bakary Soumare for a spot in the first 11 as Yallop looks to solidify a backline that shipped 52 goals last season.
"I look at Hurtado as being one of those guys with his experience, know-how and how he plays the game is really going to help us. With Patrick he's been in the league for some time with Houston and now Seattle, he plays a little bit differently to Jhon, but having both of them on our books right away helps."
With four center backs on his roster with solid starting experience in MLS, the question was raised to Yallop whether or not he was done maneuvering at the position and the first-year Fire manager explained he might not be finished.
"I'm not going to say who or whatever but there might be some movement with something we picked up. What I like about it is that I can handle four of them. I may use part of the trade or even guys that we have currently on the roster to get what I need."
The team's starting right back the past year and a half, Anibaba's departure signals that another offseason acquisition, Lovel Palmer, is set to be the team's starting right back.
Asked about the Fire's depth at right back position, especially the lack of it at the start of 2013, Yallop said that fifth year defender Steven Kinney was penciled in to provide cover at the spot for the time being.
After a strong rookie season in 2010, Kinney has struggled with multiple injuries, making just two appearances since coming in the first two matches of 2013.
"Steven Kinney is a right full back and he's coming into camp fully healthy and ready to go," said Yallop. "You've seen him enough to know he's a good player but obviously has had his injury problems. We'll see if that's an issue in pre-season. If it is then we'll address it and make sure we have backup plans. If it isn't we've got a good player that's ready to go and is excited to come back."
Hurtado, Ianni defensive additions important to a spot Fire needed to address according to Frank Yallop
PHILADELPHIA -- For the second straight year, the Chicago Fire pulled the trigger on a trade the night before the MLS SuperDraft, acquiring central defenders Jhon Kennedy Hurtado and Patrick Ianni from Seattle in exchange for Jalil Anibaba as well as swapping first round selections in Thursday's draft.


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Ask a group of people to describe the color of a sheet of paper, a cloud, or a glass of milk, and chances are they'll all say "white." But ask the same group to describe the smell of cinnamon, and you'll likely get a potpourri of answers, ranging from "spicy" to "smoky" to "sweet," and sometimes all three. When it comes to naming smells, humans struggle to find concise, universal terms. Indeed, scientists have long thought the ability was out of our reach. But a new study indicates that the inhabitants of a remote peninsula in Southeast Asia can depict smells as easily as the rest of us pick colors.
The study concerns the Jahai, nomadic hunter-gatherers who live in the mountain rainforests along the border between Malaysia and Thailand. Smell is very important to this society. Odors are often evoked in illness, or medicine, for example, and it is one of the few cultures to have words devoted exclusively to smells. "For example, the term pʔus (pronounced 'pa-oos') describes the smell of old huts, day-old food, and cabbage," says Asifa Majid, a psychologist at the Centre for Language Studies at Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands. This suggests, she says, that the Jahai can isolate basic smell properties, much like we can isolate the color white from milk.
To find out if the Jahai are better at naming smells than the rest of us, Majid and colleagues asked native Jahai speakers and native English speakers to describe 12 different odors: cinnamon, turpentine, lemon, smoke, chocolate, rose, paint thinner, banana, pineapple, gasoline, soap, and onion. The Jahai easily and consistently named the odors, whereas English speakers struggled, the team reports in the February issue of Cognition.
For example, all Jahai speakers tested agreed that the smell of cinnamon should be described as cŋəs, pronounced "cheng-us," the same word they use for the smells of garlic, onion, coffee, chocolate, or coconut. This suggests that Jahai are able to identify common odor properties in all of these foods, suggesting a special perception ability compared with other cultures.
In contrast, Majid says, "English descriptions for odors were five times longer and nearly every participant came up with a completely different name. There is little consensus on how to describe smells, and people often give many conflicting and contradictory descriptions." What's more, she notes, when English speakers described smells, they often used the source of the smell in their description; a lemon, for example, smelled "lemony." The Jahai, meanwhile, had their own unique words for the smells.
The disparity may be due to importance of odors in the daily life of the Jahai, says Douglas Medin, a psychologist at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and an expert in cognition and learning in indigenous cultures. In a dense rainforest, trunks can look the same, for example, so it is not always possible to identify a tree just by its looks, says Medin, who was not involved in the work. In addition, after a heavy rain, smells become more evident and you can easily identify a pile of monkey scat, decomposing leaves, or flowers nearby, if you learn to identify the smells. Alternatively, having an agreed-upon way to describe a smell that could attract a tiger might save your life.
It's also possible that the Jahai are built differently than the rest of us. The genes that code for the olfactory receptors in our noses exhibit a great deal of variation not only between different human populations but also between people. So it may be that the Jahai have evolved more of these receptors or a greater diversity of them than everyone else, much like the Tsimane tribe from the Bolivian rainforest were shown to be more sensitive to smells than were Germans.
"We won't be able to answer these questions until comparable studies are carried out on lots of other human cultures," says Nicholas Evans, a psychologist and biologist specializing on the diversity of linguistic structures at Australian National University in Canberra. "But this study has broken open the seal on the perfume bottle."


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Raltegravir + Lamivudine/Abacavir in HIV/Tuberculosis Co-Infected Patients
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01059422
Recruitment Status : Unknown
Verified May 2011 by Central Institute of Epidemiology, Moscow, Russia.
Recruitment status was: Recruiting
First Posted : January 29, 2010
Last Update Posted : May 6, 2011
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The study will investigate whether combination antiretroviral therapy of raltegravir and 3TC/ABC is effective and safe to use in tuberculosis (TB)/HIV co-infected adults receiving rifabutin-containing, first-line antituberculous treatment.
Hypothesis:Combination antiretroviral therapy of raltegravir and 3TC/ABC and is effective and safe to use in tuberculosis (TB)/HIV co-infected adults receiving rifabutin-based first-line antituberculous treatment.
|Condition or disease
|HIV Infections Tuberculosis
|Drug: Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine
|Phase 4
This is a phase IIIB/IV, open-label, multi-center, single-arm descriptive pilot study of the efficacy and safety of RAL BID in combination with ABC/3TC QD in antiretroviral-naïve HIV-1 infected individuals with a presumptive or confirmed diagnosis of tuberculosis, without planned comparative analyses.
A goal of 40 subjects will be enrolled from 3 sites in the Russian Federation, including in our site, and receive RAL BID + 3TC/ABC QD for 48 weeks.
This study will include screening, treatment and follow-up periods. Screening period up to 28 days includes initial visits at Day -28 (screening) and Day -14 (switch to rifabutin). The second visit will be required if patient is initially on rifampin-based TB regimen that will need to be switched to rifabutin-based regimen.
Patients receiving rifampin-containing TB therapy will be switched to rifabutin (300 mg daily) a minimum of 14 days prior to initiation of antiretroviral therapy. Patients must not have received more than 45 days of tuberculosis therapy.
Treatment period from Day 1 to Week 48 includes 7 visits and a follow-up period (2-4 weeks after the Week 48 visit or Withdrawal visit) includes one visit for resolution of ongoing AEs and new SAEs. Patients will therefore have 10 scheduled assessments: screening (Day -28; Day -14), baseline (Day 1), Weeks 4, 8, 12, 24, 36, and 48, and follow-up visit.
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Estimated Enrollment :
|10 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
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|Efficacy and Safety of an Initial Regimen Raltegravir (RAL) + Lamivudine/Abacavir Fixed-Dose Combination (3TC/ABC FDC) for 48 Weeks in ART-naïve, HIV/TB Co-Infected Adult Subjects Receiving Rifabutin-containing, 1-line Anti-TB Therapy
|Study Start Date :
|October 2010
|Estimated Primary Completion Date :
|October 2011
- Drug: Raltegravir; Abacavir/Lamivudine
Raltegravir: 400 mg twice daily Abacavir/Lamivudine fixed-dose combination: 600mg/300mg once dailyOther Names:
- Isentress®
- Epzicom®
- Proportion of subjects with plasma HIV-1 RNA <50 copies/ml by the Time to Loss of Virologic Response (TLOVR) algorithm [ Time Frame: 48 week ]
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|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- ART-naïve HIV infected patients
- Plasma HIV-1 RNA >1,000 copies/mL at screening
- CD4 cells 100-350 cells/mm3
- Have presumptive or confirmed diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
- Receiving first-line antituberculosis treatment
- Documented negative results for the presence of HLA-B*5701 allele
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
- Known allergy/sensitivity to study drugs or their formulations
- A condition (including but not limited to active alcohol or drug use) that, in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with patient adherence or safety
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01059422
|Russian Federation
|Central Research Institute of Epidemiology
|Moscow, Russian Federation, 111123
|Contact: Alexey V. Kravtchenko, PhD +74953660518 firstname.lastname@example.com
|Sub-Investigator: Alexey V. Kravtchenko, PhD
|Principal Investigator:
|Vadim V. Pokrovsky, PhD
|Central Research Institute of Epidemiology
|Responsible Party:
|Alexey Kravtchenko/Professor, Central Institute of Epidemiology, Moscow, Russia
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|NCT01059422 History of Changes
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|First Posted:
|January 29, 2010 Key Record Dates
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|May 6, 2011
|Last Verified:
|May 2011
Mycobacterium Infections
Actinomycetales Infections
Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections
Bacterial Infections
Raltegravir Potassium
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Anti-Retroviral Agents
Antiviral Agents
Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-HIV Agents
HIV Integrase Inhibitors
Integrase Inhibitors


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How to Prove You're Trustworthy on eBay with ID Verify
To show other eBay members that you're an honest type — and to get special privileges when you're a newbie on eBay — you can buy eBay's "trust but verify" option, known as ID Verify, for five bucks. The giant credit verification service, VeriSign, verifies your identity by asking for your wallet information, including the following:
Phone number
Social Security number
Driver's license information
Date of birth
VeriSign matches the info you give to what's in its database, and presents you with a list of questions from your credit file that only you should know the answer to. VeriSign may also ask you about any loans you have (for example) or what kinds of credit cards you own (and how many).
Becoming ID-Verified can be a bonus for new users. It allows you to bypass some of eBay's more stringent requirements for participating in higher-level deals. By making sure that the community knows you're really who you say you are, you can get the green light for some higher-level activities:
Run auctions with the Buy-It-Now option: Ordinarily you need a feedback rating of 10 to run a Buy-It-Now auction.
Open an eBay store: Ordinarily, eBay requires a feedback rating of 20 to open a store.
Run fixed-price sales offering multiple items: Ordinarily, an eBay seller must have more than a 30 feedback rating to perform this type of sale.
Bid on items over $15,000: Some form of verification is usually required even of eBay's old-timers when bidding is this high!
Sell items in the Adults Only Category.
VeriSign sends only the results of its Identity Test to eBay (whether you pass the test) and not the answers to the private financial questions it asks you. VeriSign doesn't modify or add the information you provide to any of its databases.
VeriSign's questions are meant to protect you against anyone else who may come along and try to steal this information from you and assume your identity. The questions aren't a credit check, and your creditworthiness is never called into question. This info simply verifies that you are who you say you are.
If you pass the test and VeriSign can verify your identity, you get a cool icon by your name for a year. If, after a year, you like the validation that comes from such verification, you can pay another fee and renew your seal.
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"Technological progress and old-world charm blend to offer our guests a taste of old times, combining their essence with modern comforts…"
Hotel Grand' Italia was formerly the residence of Guglielmo Folchi, who was bestowed with the honour of becoming Cavaliere del Lavoro (Knightly Order of Merit for Labour). It was built in 1907 under the superintendence of the Engineer Giuseppe Pesaro not far from the Padua railway station.
It lies on the corner of two streets. Due to its dynamic and rounded structure, the architecture of the Folchi Palace sheds the old schemes. Still today it impresses with its liberty-rococo style, its very essence.
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Welcome to uDEV- your independent Uniface resource
It's all about Compuwares Uniface - Tutorials, How-To's and a lot of background information about creating web based software with Uniface using its USP and other components. In other words: An archive of explained and well documentated contributions with source codes.
This is an invitationWe would like to invite YOU as we take control of Uniface forcing it to do as we want! Join us - it's free!
You may support us as a contributor or just as an individuum, who validates the available contributions.
Donations are of course welcome. Now much easier than ever :
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Registration and outgoing mail issuesBig shout out to Harjit Batra for reporting the bug to me, so I could track it down- everything should work fine again and this site needs a little "optical update" ...
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Merry X-MAS 2013 and a happy new year!you might wonder, if i've been sleeping all the time. But no, there have just been so many things to take care of more ...
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Still alive!yes, indeed I am and so are my projects. I guess, I need to let you know. more ...
written by -GHAN- | 29.08.2012
Bug: Password resender now works as it was supposed to!Thanks to Dirk, the bug has been located and fixed. So finally, he got his new password working :)
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Fresh released GHANweb Contribution and demo server online!Today udev.info releases the GHANweb public demo offering the new component "GHANweb: modul Uniface entities". In addition a little contribution with the link is ready for you! Sign in and find the link in the contribution.
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GHANweb Live DEMO almost readySign in and play around with the first real live demo based on GHANweb offering a tiny cross-ref tool. The demo will be available from monday on.
written by -GHAN- | 17.04.2012
Help me- i cant login!Now... sure, I will help. But whom? Please include your name and Adress, so I can catch you in that case :)
written by -GHAN- | 01.03.2012
Two new Contributions for you in the GHANweb projectAlthough it didnt seem to be much lately, Ive been pretty busy and will soon get back to you with an kick-ass demo! But first some homework for the interested people :)
written by -GHAN- | 22.02.2012
Update: Converting keywords in Uniface by echwicThe Keyword updater has been updated and is available for download!
written by -GHAN- | 09.02.2012
Ipad, Galaxy Tab and the others - Uniface on mobile devicesLately Im testing our development on tablets and found it works for 95% of the things we do. more ...
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Customized WRD error messagesReleased yesterday, appended today! See what is possible and what wont do. This contribution needs your help. more
written by -GHAN- | 02.01.2012
Uniface pagination guide is releasedcontaining some usefull background information and sources in order to use pagination within Uniface. Find it here.
written by -GHAN- | 23.12.2011
Merry Christmas and a happy new year everybody!and all the best to your families and friends from the GHAN of uDev.info ;)
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Back from vacationBaaah, the weather is pretty inconvenient here, where I live. I should persuade my boss to move the Uniface web development to a warmer place :D more ...
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GHANweb v0.2 and Entity Lister 2 released!So here u got the latest update for GHANweb and a first running demo called Entity Lister 2 in two contributions. Both offer the download of the components and html templates! Be sure to check them out and leave comments/feedback!
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Some site updates and upcoming stuffIntroducing updated mail messages, contribution groups and a current progress more ...
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Using a input whitelist for Uniface USPThis contribution faces a common problem while working with inputs from the web. The whitelist is your friend if we come to talk about input scope and safety. more ...
written by -GHAN- | 18.07.2011
GHANWEB component released (Updated)This component is the foundation of every upcoming server page and tutorial from here. Now, you can download the component! Check it out here
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Uniface web workshop on 31.05.2011C-B-G, the german uniface user group, is preparing a workshop to the above topic. If this is of interest to you, then dig in! more ...
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GHANIFIED! ToolKit V0.32 releasedAnother update including several fixes and new features. A complete description is availablere here.
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How to convert on proc code to the newer Uniface 9.3 syntaxOur latest member echwic created a little tool for us, to make life much easier. more ...
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Uniface 9.x Server pages on IBM WebsphereWith a big hand from Guy and Andreas I made my way through this topic. You can check it out here.
written by -GHAN- | 11.03.2011
Ulist2Json updatedM11 took a little tour on the code and extended it. You'll find the easy code here. Thanx Mate!
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The first 100 !Today we reached 100 registered users her on uDEV.info! Great guys! more ...
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The daily fun: Uli Merkel tried to join us :)How am I supposed to react on that :D ?! more ...
written by -GHAN- | 02.03.2011
John gave us the Ribbon Bar for UnifaceThis new massive tutorial has been added to the contributions more ...
written by -GHAN- | 17.12.2010
Using Uniface to do graphic outputsM11 just released a new contribution on how to do that! He uses Uniface and the HTML5 canvas object. Further a bug has been fixed which prevented mails to be sent out. more ...
written by -GHAN- | 10.11.2010
A whole bunch of updatesGHANIFIED! reaches V0.3 - Several fixes and updates on udev.info! more ...
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Richard shows us how to search!Richard has just released his first contribution here. Be sure to check it out. more ...
written by -GHAN- | 14.09.2010
New Uniface database driver for MySQLAccording to trusted informations, Compuware has shipped a new MySQL database driver which should support Unicode! Finally! Get your hands on that and send me feedback :)
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Migrating from Uniface 8.4 to Uniface 9.4?Then go for the Migration notices done by Rafa (Uniface8) more ...
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New Contributions are onlineuniface8 made some SOAP for you while I made a couple of updates. more ...
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Back from NorwayAmazing landscapes and awesome sights- but now I'm back and we continue the contributions.
written by -GHAN- | 23.07.2010
Uniface web tools - ulist2json has been releasedIt shows, how easy we can make a JSON string within Uniface and transport it to the server page. more ...
written by -GHAN- | 05.07.2010
Uniface frontend templating part 2 delayedAs I have been pretty busy last week, I need some more time to finish part 2 in the desired quality. Guess it will be launched next week.
written by -GHAN- | 21.06.2010
Several Updates on uDEV.infoContribution editor now has advanced layout features, you can change your password and login name. Preparing the forum overview to fit with uDEV :)
written by -GHAN- | 18.06.2010
New article on IE6 and a some CSS issuesfurther there has been added some updates and mail notification on some events. more ...
written by -GHAN- | 01.06.2010
Back from vacation- new stuff in progressStarted digging on some example stuff that might catch your attention. A complete USP example on how to do multiple outputs. This will get split in several parts due to size. Stay tuned
written by -GHAN- | 24.05.2010
Updates in the editorAs requested, the editor now has a preview functionality. The button is placed in the top of the editor page.
written by -GHAN- | 21.05.2010
Support us! Donate some bucksAll the content here is free for those, who sign in. As we spend our time and knowledge, we would like YOU to give us a hand. If you like a contribution or the project itself, then feel free to use the DONATE button!
written by -GHAN- | 19.05.2010
Let there be light!GHANIFIED! reaches v0.2 and offers now a lightbox for any purpose. The docs have been refreshed and a demo is available.
written by -GHAN- | 18.05.2010
uDEV does UTF-8 now! ☣ 葉 テAfter a horribble evening, some tasty beer and a way to short night, it's a pleasure to mention that we run UTF-8 here. Special Chars should be no problem any longer! If you find bugs, then raise a hand!
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Update in progress!If you encounter any strange habits on the content, then the reason could be, that we are moving to UTF-8 with all modules. Drop me a line, if UDEV bails out somewhere ...
written by -GHAN- | 11.05.2010
Google gets hungry!Just one day after launch of the latest contribution, google came for indexing it. Thats pretty fast! But I still need a bit more Uniface flavour to perform better. Lets see, how good it can be!
written by -GHAN- | 10.05.2010
GHANIFIED examples - advanced searching with autoupdateThis is the latest how-to showing you how to make those fancy auto update search functions with Uniface. more ...
written by -GHAN- | 07.05.2010
Udev.info is on its wayAs an reply on my efforts, Udev.info is climbing its way up in the search engines. Google places udev.info on position 2 while searching for UNIFACE and selecting "sites from germany". Yet this is still the beginning!
written by -GHAN- | 04.05.2010
Updated the Tab widget demosNow they look like they should have long time before: Everything is testable in those two. Further the mail overview has been refurbished making it easier to scope whats new there!
written by -GHAN- | 29.04.2010
New Contribution released: Handling Inputs from the webThere you go, guys! Here is the next stuff delivering you informations on how to handle web inputs. Take a look at it.
written by -GHAN- | 27.04.2010
Ghanified example availableA first example is now available. Get your hands on and try it out. Still working on the INPUT contribution which is getting pretty big. Further I'm about to implement source code types, so the type of source shown is clear. Please LINK this page! THX
written by -GHAN- | 13.04.2010
Fixed the EditorThe Editor has been fixed as it didn't show the stuff it should show. Thx to M11 for the hint! New contributions are on their way. Next up from my side is how to handle inputs from the web within Uniface.
written by -GHAN- | 09.04.2010
Forum has been connectedJust got the forum connected to the contributions. Now you can add your comments on the stuff. Registered Users only, of course!
written by -GHAN- | 09.04.2010
Updates and FixesChanged some contributions and the sorting of those. From now on, the order in the contributions is by "last change". Further I want to send a warm welcome to those who joined in :)
written by -GHAN- | 07.04.2010
Added the DashboardTo get some dialog within this project, I've made a dashbord and enabled the mail feature. Give it a try!
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From creating journals and designing borders to creative lettering and doodling, markers are an integral part of the art of scrapbooking. Zig Memory System Calligraphy Pens are designed specifically for use in scrapbooks and memory books.
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Compose messages
Ready to send a message from your custom email address? When it comes to composing messages, Workspace Webmail 6 gives you lots of options. Rest assured, you'll get the point across using its array of features.
If you need help figuring out what all those buttons mean, see the Guide to formatting messages.
- Log in to your Workspace Email account and open your product. (Need help logging in?)
- Depending on where the message is going, click one of these:
- Compose — Start from scratch. You need to enter email addresses in the To: field and a subject in the Subject: field. To compose your message in a new window, click Open compose in new window.
- Reply — Select the message you want to reply to. It goes back to the sender. You probably want to use the default email addresses and subject, but you can change them if you want.
- Reply All — Select the message you want to reply to. It goes back to the sender and everyone who got the message. You probably want to use the default email addresses and subject, but you can change them if you want.
- Forward — Select the message you want to forward. You need to enter an email address, but you probably want to use the default subject.
Note: Here's a great time saver! When you send or reply to an email message from an address that is not already in your Contacts list, we automatically add the new contact for you.
- Optional: To send the message to additional recipients who can see everyone who gets it, click Show CC, and then enter the email addresses. To send the message to additional recipients who can't see everyone who gets it, click Show BCC, and then enter the email addresses.
- To add files from your computer to the message, do the following:
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Gnomish Matters
Okay, not so much "gnomish", as I seem to be the Angel of Death 'round these parts...
PS: Sorry to have to protect this page; seems a bot came through today and tossed a bunch of vandalism onto the site. Fortunately it could all be rolled back (gotta love the wiki!) soit was only a minor inconvenience. The bot hit a bunch of user pages, but interestingly, did not miss this user page... the odds of that being, hmmm.... perhaps too coincidental to be coincidence?
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Marissa Gedman notched a goal and two assists in the season-opening win over St. Lawrence (Gil Talbot).
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – After falling behind, 1-0, the Harvard women's ice hockey team, led by its sophomore class, tallied seven unanswered goals in a 7-1 season-opening win against conference foe St. Lawrence Friday at Appleton Arena. With the win, Harvard has now outscored the Saints, 21-5, in the teams' last three meetings.
While the Crimson won the pressure battle in the opening frame, the hosts managed to jump out to a 1-0 lead late in the period. After Harvard's second and third penalties of the game created a 5-on-3 for the Saints, Rylee Smith won a faceoff to Ally Bero, and Bero passed to Brooke Fernandez whose slapshot zipped through a crowd in front of the net and past Harvard goalie Laura Bellamy for a 1-0 lead. The Crimson outshot the Saints, 8-5, in the frame, but was unable to convert on a handful of promising chances.
In the second period, however, Harvard turned those scoring chances into goals, potting four unanswered goals to take a commanding lead. Harvard killed 16 seconds of a remaining penalty from the first period and proceeded to tie the score just over a minute later. Samantha Reber slid the puck to a streaking Lyndsey Fry and the sophomore forward beat St. Lawrence goalie Carmen MacDonald glove side to knot the score at 1-1.
Three minutes later, it was classmate Marissa Gedman giving the Crimson a 2-1 lead, blasting home a shot from just inside the blueline off passes from Gina McDonald and Kaitlin Spurling. In the back half of the period, Harvard showed its power-play prowess, netting two more goals, both on skater-advantage opportunities. Jillian Dempsey put back a shot-range deflection off a Gedman shot at 11:16 and Fry capped the scoring in the period with her second of the game, putting home the puck off passes from Gedman and Josephine Pucci.
Harvard struck on the power play once again in the third as Dempsey collected passes from Fry and Pucci and lifted home a shot to push the score to 5-1 with 13:49 to play. Reber notched her first collegiate goal late in the third, besting MacDonald on an unassisted effort with 3:27 showing on the clock, and McDonald took an Armstrong faceoff win and deposited the puck in the net with 13 seconds to play to seal the 7-1 win.
Gedman and Fry both finished with three points on the evening, while Dempsey (2g), Reber (2a), McDonald (1g, 1a) and Pucci (2a) all had two apiece. Bellamy was stellar in goal for Harvard, helping the Crimson kill six-of-seven power plays and making 17 saves in the game.
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- Portion the salad greens, scallions, tomatoes, and bell peppers onto two plates.
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- Add the cod to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
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Happy Wednesday everyone! We hope you've been enjoying our 12 Days of Giveaways! Yesterday we asked "What's your favorite bit of advice to pass on to new sewists?". Congratulations to Katherin C., who said "My advice to a new seamstress is to sew what makes you feel good and remember some rules are meant to be broken, that's how new designs are created everyday. I know from exprience that we seamstress and crafters are always looking for new things to try."
Congrats Katherin, and great advice!
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They fought a war...
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and theirs were the lives who were at stake.
So don't question their integrity
They are the stars and stripes
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Implementing LUKS encryption on your Linux laptop
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In my last blog post [Full Disk Encryption for Your Laptop] explained my decisions relating to Full-Disk Encryption (FDE) for my laptop. Wrapping up my week's theme of Full-Disk Encryption, I thought I would explain the steps involved to make it happen.
Last April, I switched from running Windows and Linux dual-boot, to one with Linux running as the primary operating system, and Windows running as a Linux KVM guest. I have Full Disk Encryption (FDE) implemented using Linux Unified Key Setup (LUKS).
Here were the steps involved for encrypting my Thinkpad T410:
If you are one of the lucky 70,000 IBM employees switching from Windows to Linux this year, Welcome!
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I had an interesting query about my last blog post [Enterprise Systems are Security-Ready], basically asking me what I decided to do for Full-Disk Encryption (FDE) for my laptop.
Earlier this year, IBM mandated that every employee provided a laptop had to implement Full-Disk Encryption for their primary hard drive, and any other drive, internal or external, that contained sensitive information. An exception was granted to anyone who NEVER took their laptop out of the IBM building. At IBM Tucson, we have five buildings, so if you are in the habit of taking your laptop from one building to another, then encryption is required!
The need to secure the information on your laptop has existed ever since laptops were given to employees. In my blog post [Biggest Mistakes of 2006], I wrote the following:
"Laptops made the news this year in a variety of ways. #1 was exploding batteries, and #6 were the stolen laptops that exposed private personal information. Someone I know was listed in one of these stolen databases, so this last one hits close to home. Security is becoming a bigger issue now, and IBM was the first to deliver device-based encryption with the TS1120 enterprise tape drive."
Not surprisingly, IBM laptops are tracked and monitored. In my blog post [Using ILM to Save Trees], I wrote the following:
"Some assets might be declared a 'necessary evil' like laptops, but are tracked to the n'th degree to ensure they are not lost, stolen or taken out of the building. Other assets are declared "strategically important" but are readily discarded, or at least allowed to [walk out the door each evening]."
When it was [time for a new laptop] in 2010, I spent a week [re-partitioning the drive], [transfering files], [installing programs], [re-organizing my folders], and finally [testing my system]. It was dual-boot so that I could run either Windows or Linux, as needed, to demonstrate various software solutions at the IBM Tucson Executive Briefing Center.
Unfortunately, dual-boot environments won't cut it for Full-Disk Encryption. For Windows users, IBM has chosen Pretty Good Privacy [PGP]. For Linux users, IBM has chosen Linux Unified Key Setup [LUKS]. PGP doesn't work with Linux, and LUKS doesn't work with Windows.
For those of us who may need access to both Operating Systems, we have to choose. Select one as the primary OS, and run the other as a guest virtual machine. I opted for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 as my primary, with LUKS encryption, and Linux KVM to run Windows as the guest.
I am not alone. While I chose the Linux method voluntarily, IBM has decided that 70,000 employees must also set up their systems this way, switching them from Windows to Linux by year end, but allowing them to run Windows as a KVM guest image if needed.
Let's take a look at the pros and cons:
In theory, I could have tried the Windows/PGP method for a few weeks, then gone through the entire process to switch over to Linux/LUKS, and then draw my comparisons that way. Instead, I just chose the Linux/LUKS method, and am happy with my decision.
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By Jocelyn VerVelde, TTU Sports Information Coordinator
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Tech volleyball team (3-3) heads to Kennesaw (Ga.) State University this weekend to compete in the Kennesaw Invitational on Friday and Saturday. Friday the Golden Eagles take on host Kennesaw at 11 a.m. CDT and Coastal Carolina at 4 p.m., and on Saturday they play Stony Brook at 9 a.m. and finish out with Samford at 1:30 p.m.
"This weekend we play four teams, which is tough for players and coaches," said head coach Dave Zelenock. "As a staff, we are poring over film and trying to not overload the team with details, and as players, they are going to have to really push each other to go hard for two matches a day. It sounds simple to most people, but college volleyball is usually one match a day, giving everything you've got. So playing two is mentally tough, you don't want to hold anything back or pace yourself, but after that match is done you have to turn around and do it all over again.
"The teams we play this weekend are going to be a challenge because they play a different style than us," said Zelenock. "It's something we can try to show in practice, but it won't be the same as what those opponents are going to do. My challenge to the team is to dive in right away and not test the waters. If we come out fast and aggressive, hopefully we can get some good results."
Versus Kennesaw (Live Stats)
Kennesaw State will be hungry for a win, as they take on TTU in the Owl's first home match of the season. Tech hitters will want to avoid hitting to KSU senior libero Camille Pedraza, who landed a spot on the All-Tournament Team last weekend with 58 digs and a 5.27 digs per set average through three matches in Oxford, Miss., including a pair of 20-dig outings. Kennesaw (1-5) enters their last tournament before starting Atlantic Sun Conference play. This is the first time the Golden Eagles and Owls will match up.
Versus Coastal Carolina (Live Stats)
Coastal Carolina looks to pose some offensive firepower, averaging 11.5 kills per set. In their last outing, Coastal Carolina hit a high percentage of .321. The Chanticleers will be looking to better their 2-4 record in their third of four tournaments. Projected to finish second in the Big South Conference, Coastal Carolina will match up with Tech for the third time. Tech leads the series 2-0.
Versus Stony Brook (Live Stats)
A new opponent for Tennessee Tech volleyball, Stony Brook will look to dig Tech's offense off the court, led by sophomore Lo Hathaway who was named to the All-Tournament team at the Syracuse Candlewood Suites Invitational after digging the Orange 27 times and adding 42 digs in the Seawolves' three other matches combined. The America East Conference member looks to improve on its 3-4 record before it's final tournament.
Versus Samford (Live Stats)
Samford enters the Kennesaw Invitational as the team to beat. The Bulldogs, 5-3, have garnished experience this season playing the likes of No. 6 Minnesota, Lipscomb and UAB. As an offense, Samford is hitting .266 on the season and averaging 13.67 kills per set. They also look to have a balanced offense with four players averaging two or more kills per set. This will be the 13th match-up between Tech and Samford as Samford used to be a member of the Ohio Valley Conference with Tech. Tech leads the series 7-5.
Things You Should Know
Ace, Ace, Cody
Sophomore Cody Dodd has been on fire from the endline. The middle blocker is leading the OVC in aces per set at .75. Dodd's high mark has garnished her a spot in the NCAA rankings as well. Following two weekends of action, she sits at fifth place in the nation.
All-Tournament Worthy
Following a stellar weekend at the Akron Invitational (Sept. 6-7), senior Elise Robertson was named to the Akron Invitational All-Tournament Team. During the tournament, Robertson put down 33 kills while maintaining a .273 hitting percentage. She also added four blocks.
No Freshman Jitters
Freshman Sharon Anderson made her first career start in the match against Niagara. She dished out 41 assists and added 11 digs to record the first double-double of her collegiate career. She led Tech's offense to team hitting percentage of .247 and 15.67 kills per set.
History Lesson
The Samford Bulldogs are no foreigner to TTU athletics fans as Samford was a member of the OVC until 2008. They joined the OVC in 2003 after leaving the Atlantic Sun Conference. The Bulldogs held a 26-58 record during their stint in the OVC. This will be the 13th match up for Tech and Samford.
Quotes from Coach
"Our team is constantly evolving; our defense is getting better each time we go out," Zelenock commented. "Week one we effectively didn't play any defense and this week we are 6th in the OVC in opponent hitting percentage. It's a real point of emphasis for us to get better at defense, but that takes time. Our offense continues to put up good numbers even as we play around with different personnel and rotations. We keep adding new wrinkles in the offense, so it makes us a little harder to scout. Every match we change what our focus is offensively and that has allowed us to stay ahead of a lot of teams."


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*Disclaimer: I know, 52 is a lot warmer than most of you experience in the winter, but....its Hawaii
Today just so happened to be a scattered shower/no school day which meant one thing: indoor entertainment. Luckily for me, my Little Guy enjoys crafting as much as I do. So after a scavenger hunt through my refashion drawer we came up with this:
an old/tunic that I originally bought from a Forever 21 type junior store and
a jersey racerback tank.
The print and colors of this tunic were to die for but had one major problem....
the super plunging neckline!
Since the scoop-neck neckline of the racerback is more flattering, I decided to make this the new top portion of the tunic by cutting it below the bust.
I then seam ripped the tunic above the elastic ruched waist.
With right sides together, placed the tank over the tunic and stitched all around the waist using a zig zag stitch to allow the stretch.
Snipped a few inches of the bottom and hemmed...
And the problem plunging neckline is no more.
Of course with all this cabin fever the Little Guy couldn't contain himself.
Here he is doing his best Mary Poppins impersonation while I'm trying to get a good after pic and again...
When I wasn't looking...talk about talented.
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i finished this last winter, kept it for myself, and decided to take it outside
to try to do it justice, cause the inside pics looked pretty dull.
it is from the eleanor burns book (of course), so it was pretty easy.
quilted by JUNE COLE, the lady in my town who has a little quilting shop
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Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, and Claudia Leitte hit the stage to roaring screams during the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil on Thursday (June 12) in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
The trio performed their official World Cup song "We Are One (Ole Ola)" to the huge packed stadium. The World Cup begins today and will continue over the next several weeks.
"#whatshouldjlowear4theworldcup #jlovers I'm trying to decide what to wear today for the World Cup? ##jlogreenwc #jlosilverwc or #jlocatsuitwc ??? Let me know!!! Hope u watch! #worldcup2014″ JLo tweeted before the performance as a tease. We guess the fans voted for the green!
FYI: Jennifer is wearing a custom designed look by Charbel Zoe, Christian Louboutin shoes, and Yeprem jewelry.


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Forty Under 40
Jay Mellon, 36
Partner, AtNetPlus Inc.
Attitude comes first. After that, communication. Then accuracy, following by efficiency.
Those values, in order, help Jay Mellon and everyone else at AtNetPlus Inc. in Stow shape the decisions they make. So, for instance, the company would hire someone with a good attitude over someone with a bad attitude who was more efficient.
That value system is one of many contributions Mr. Mellon, 36, has made to AtNetPlus since he helped start the information technology services company in 1998.
Back then, the company was just a group of four IT consultants who for the most part worked independently. By contrast, AtNetPlus today has 24 employees and is a far more organized company.
That attention to detail largely is because of Mr. Mellon, said Jim Laber, who with Mr. Mellon bought out the two other co-founders of the company in 2005.
Mr. Laber described his business partner as a meticulous guy: Without him, many of AtNetPlus' proposals probably would have been written with poor English and a mix of fonts, Mr. Laber said with a laugh.
But more importantly, Mr. Mellon helped the company implement the business processes it needed as it grew, Mr. Laber said, referring to its value system, which appears on signs throughout the company's office.
"Every time we come across a customer issue, we go right back to our service standards," he said.
Though methodical, Mr. Mellon isn't afraid to improvise. Mr. Mellon — who grew up fascinated by computers and programming — was studying construction management at North Dakota State University in the mid-1990s when, through a friend, he learned that IBM was looking for a network consultant. The position would require him to travel nationwide working for Fortune 500 companies. Taking it would mean he'd need to drop out of college.
In the end, that's what he did. It was a tough choice, but it turned out to be the right one, Mr. Mellon said. If he hadn't joined IBM, he never would have moved to Northeast Ohio to work on the company's contract with Goodyear. AtNetPlus wouldn't exist, and he never would have met his wife, Katina. They have one son, Henry, 5.
Kids growing up need to have a little bit of that freedom, too, if they are to figure out what their true passions are, Mr. Mellon said.
"Let them explore and find out what gets them excited," he said.


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Moderator: ofonorow
ofonorow wrote:Lets say we have $5000 for the study.
If we have 10 people in the study, then we have $500 per person.
If we can get them to purchase their own vitamin C and lysine, and the doctors/scientists to donate their time, then we have $500 for all the measurements.
But 10 people is really small - 5 on placebo?
You can see why we tried (twice) to interest the U. S. Government NIH in funding such a study.
I was hoping that we (in this topic) would be able to come up with an efficient way to measure the effectiveness that wouldn't break the bank. (I know that digg.com is attempting to do what the NIH won't - raise money to fund tests of a non-patentable cancer cure, and perhaps we could go that route with an economical study design)
The charges for CT angiography in their institution average $2,779 per study, for a 3-year total of $22,232 per patient. The charges for aortic duplex ultrasound average $525 per study, with a 3-year total of $4,200 per patient. Adding the cost of routine abdominal radiographs to confirm stent graft position ($147 per study) would bring this 3-year total to $5,376, a savings of $16,856 per patient.
Cardiovision is a test that is safe, quick and painless and very affordable so that you can monitor your cardiovascular health.
In addition to blood pressure and pulse information, the Cardiovision also generates information on the elasticity or flexibility of the brachial artery. Called the Arterial Elasticity Index (AEI), the AE-I is a number that correlates with arteriosclerosis. Because arteriosclerosis reduces flexibility in arteries, the higher the AE-I, the more likely someone is to have hardening of the arteries, the lower the number, the less likely. Why is it important to know how flexible your arteries are? Arteries are responsible for moving the majority of the blood through the vascular tree. Consequently non-flexible arteries cause the heart to work harder. This extra strain on the heart can lead to cardiovascular disease.
It is estimated that 60-70 million Americans walk around with this "silent killer," not realizing that some lifestyle changes could decrease their risk of this potentially fatal disease. The Cardiovision screening test is a non-invasive painless, 3-minute test to monitor your cardiovascular health. The test will measure: arterial elasticity (indicating clear or obstructed arteries), blood pressure and potential arrhythmia.
The Cardiovision instrument utilizes the oscillometric method of blood pressure measurement and the software of the Cardiovision drives the oscillometry to monitor specific data points of the brachial artery elasticity. It compares those data points against previously diagnosed patients with cardiovascular disease and arrhythmia, and interprets this data to categorize an individual's pulse pattern and condition into one of five identified, distinct graphical patterns which show close correlation to known cardiovascular conditions. In this way Cardiovision is able to screen for the presence of coronary artery disease and cardiac arrhythmia. The association between cardiovascular risk factors and an increased incidence of coronary heart disease is well established. The systolic and diastolic values displayed on your Cardiovision report represent your blood pressure reading. The Mean of the systolic and diastolic measurements is also displayed as well as your pulse rate. Each are labeled accordingly on your Cardiovision report. A Cardiovision Pulse Wave Pattern is also given and a narrative discussing the significance of your pattern is also provided.
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Neighborhood Prices, Authentic Flavors at Lynn's Antique TablePosted: October 27th, 2009 | Author: JR | Filed under: Antique Table, Italian, Lynn | Tags: Antipasto, Antique Table, Lynn Restaurants, Pasta | No Comments »
We love Italian cooking, but sometimes it can be too much—in our desire for comfort food, we end up with an overly heavy meal. Of course, when Italian is done right, you get all of the flavor with none of the heft. And that's exactly what we found at a recent visit to Antique Table.
We liked everything about this neighborhood gem, from the quirky décor to the attentive service and reasonable prices, but it was the freshness of the ingredients and their preparation that really impressed us.
We began by dipping strips of foccacia into oil accented with pesto and red pepper flakes while sipping a citrusy pinot grigio, then moved into an antipasto with a nice mix of cured meats, olives, and fresh mozzarella ($11).
Our entrees were all outstanding, starting with a plate of tender gnocchi in a light, fresh, flavorful tomato and basil sauce ($14). The fettuccini puttanesca also featured a delicious sauce along with an abundance of olives and firm-to-the-bite pasta ($14).
Our third entrée was a special that night, pollo rotelo, a large portion of chicken accompanied by asparagus, sundried tomatoes, and portobello mushrooms ($15). It was served in a cream sauce that looked heavy but wasn't, and we loved that the same sauce was used for the pasta that came on the side.
For dessert, we splurged on a chocolate soufflé and a slice of turtle cheesecake. The soufflé had a wonderful texture and complex chocolate flavor. The cheesecake was truly sinful, with a buttery crust, not-too-sweet creamy filling, and a layer of gooey chocolate.
Our waitress was friendly and efficient, and she managed not to rush us despite a wait for tables (there are only about 15). With food this good at these prices, it's no surprise the place is packed. If you're looking for a quieter meal, you might try a weeknight, and although the Web site specifies reservations for parties of four or more, we were not only allowed to make a reservation for three on Saturday night but greeted quite graciously.
Antique Table
2 Essex Street, Lynn
(781) 477-9778


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Tobacco jar collectors search for those made in odd shapes and colors. Because tobacco needs special conditions of humidity and air, it has been stored in special containers since the eighteenth century. Tobacco was sold in cloth or paper bags until about 1880, when tobacco tins were made.
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Home > Buyers > Buyer's Guide > Why use an ABR®?
The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council ("REBAC") of the National Association of REALTORS® who meet specified educational and practical experience criteria.
An Ascent ABR will:
Works in the best interest of the buyer.
Respond honestly and accurately to all questions.
Search all available properties - listed, for-sale-by-owner, forclosures, and new construction - for homes appropriate to the buyer's needs and wants.
Show suitable homes, specifying strengths and weaknesses.
Provide guidance on best property values
Advise on local requirements for professional property inspection and warranties.
Provide information and estimates for any services requested.
Arrange for property inspection
Confirm that needed corrections or repairs to the property have been completed.
Research and analyze comparative financial data on neighboring properties.
Offer broker opinions on value of properties under consideration.
Analyze mortgage loan terms from multiple lenders and advise on the most favorable.
Consult on appropriate offers to purchase.
Submit offers promptly.
Consult on counteroffers.
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August 6, 2012
Quality Awards announced
Congratulations to all of the winners of the 2012 Continuous Quality Improvement Awards, including Distinguished Teaching Awards, Distinguished Full Professor Awards, Staff Employee of the Year, and the Quality Team Awards.
Distinguished Faculty award winners with Dr. Harrison.
The awards were given at a luncheon held August 1 in the Conference Center Ballroom and attended by all the finalists in each category. This year's awards luncheon was the first occasion that all awards were announced together. Formerly, the teaching and staff awards were given at the Spring In-Service program.
Employee of the Year Joel Mathias
First were the annual Distinguished Teaching Awards, given to faculty who have been nominated by their students and selected by a panel of their peers. The winners are: Reuel Barksdale, associate professor in Business Management; Jennifer Dragoo, instructor in Developmental Education; Christine Evenson, professor in the Interpreter Education Program; and Merideth Sellars, instructor in Biological Sciences.
The Staff Employee of the Year is selected from the finalists for Staff Employee of the Month over the past year. This year's winner is Joel Mathias, who is a systems administrator in Information Technology.
The ceremony then geared up to present the second annual Distinguished Full Professor Awards, which recognize tenured full professors for their leadership, community service, and teaching innovations. The 2012 winners are Robert Fitrakis, Ph.D., J.D., professor of Social Sciences; Thomas Habegger, Ph.D., professor of Sport and Exercise Studies; Gerald Mueller, professor of Mathematics; and James Taylor, CEC, professor of Hospitality Management.
Bob Fitrakis
Tom Habegger
James Taylor
The final awards given were the Quality Team Awards, which recognize continuous improvement projects done by teams of three or more individuals working in collaboration across department or division boundaries. Two Silver Awards were given; the first to The Colleague Training Team, made up of team leader Barbara Allen and members Lori Thomas, Jason LaMar, Tisha McGlaughlin, Elizabeth Wyles-Smith, Debbie Sears, Susan Van Atta, Debbie Strain, John Donahue, Jaimie Allen and Tori Sims.
The Colleague Training Team
The second Silver Award went to The Cougar Challenge 5K Team with team leader Susan Thomas and members Brent Ernsberger, Sherita Golden, Ruventia Hill, Rich James, Linda Kauffman, Darla Van Horn, Mark Van Horn and Arlene Wilson.
The Cougar Challenge 5K Team
The Gold Team Award went to The Biggest Learner Team, including team leader Mary Ernsberger and members Will Kopp, David Wayne, Tony Goins, Mark Van Horn, Laura Shady, Sharmaine Pechac, Todd Taylor, Carolyn Kaufman and Reuel Barksdale.
The Biggest Learner Team
Congratulations once again to all the winners of this year's Continuous Quality Improvement Awards!
Columbus State Foundation receives grant from Cardinal Health
The Columbus State Foundation has received a $35,000 grant from Cardinal Health to support the Formula Technician certificate program that is offered by the Community Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) Division. This customized training program is for technicians who are responsible for mixing patient formulas supplying the calorie intake for infants as well as older adults. The result is increased nutrition to patients and fewer formula preparation errors. Cardinal Health has supported this program with a grant every year since 2010.
Win with Strengths courses offered for employees
Everyone has strengths. Recognizing and tapping into them to reach larger goals can lead to increased job satisfaction, performance, productivity and success.
If you take this course, you will learn:
Introduction to strengths based language
Learn more about your own strengths
Learn more about others' strengths
Three Win with Your Strengths sections will be offered in the next few weeks. They are:
Friday, August 17 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. http://web.cscc.edu/is/employeetraining/register.asp?C=302&D=2758
Wednesday, August 22 from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 12 from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. http://web.cscc.edu/is/employeetraining/register.asp?C=302&D=2760
In this course you will also take an online StrengthsFinder assessment and determine your top five "Signature Strengths." Completion of the Strengthsfinder online assessment is required prior to course. If you do not receive your access code to complete the assessment please contact Susan Thompson at ext. 2406 or firstname.lastname@example.com. For more information contact Lori McKenzie at firstname.lastname@example.com.
New art exhibit premieres in the Library
"Three Wise Men", by Vivian Pittman
The Library is pleased to announce the opening of its August joint art exhibition featuring works by artists Suzanne Gallagher, Vivian Pittman and Barbara Thomas.
Suzanne Gallagher writes, "The natural beauty of Florida from my childhood is contrasted in my memory with the loud artificial colors of the tourist trade, the tourists themselves, and sun bleached hues in between. College brought me to Ohio and dramatic changes in season. I became enamored with blue shadowed snow. It was also a change from youth to adult; innocence to responsibility; ignorance to empathy."
Vivian Pittman, an Ohio Arts Council award winner writes, "Being an artist sometimes can be difficult. I have put so much energy into this project, ("Three Wise Men" – a work in the exhibition) that time seems to stand still."
Barbara Thomas, also an Ohio Arts Council award winner and an artist whose work has been exhibited in the Columbus Museum of Art writes, "I started making mud dolls when I was a little girl. I have been sewing since I was a child and I love beautiful things all around me in nature and in people. I love to look at art around me every day."
The exhibition will be on display in the Library throughout the month of August.
NBC Nightly News on campus
A crew from NBC Nightly News tapes correspondent Peter Alexander interviewing students Biran Jones and Noelle Bauman August 8. Alexander interviewed several students and Dean of Enrollment Services Marty Maliwesky during the visit. The news crew, including two producers, a videographer and a sound technician, was in town to file a report for an upcoming three-part series on election issues. The series will involve three swing states. Higher education and student debt are part of the national conversation during the current presidential election.
ESL Afterschool program gets grant to continue work
The U.S. Department of Education recently awarded a grant of $143,500 to the Columbus State ESL Afterschool program at Wedgewood Apartments. The program serves more than 40 Somali youths and their families, providing them with academic and cultural integration support.
Book Allowance to increase Autumn Semester
Starting Autumn Semester, the maximum financial aid credit available for the purchase of textbooks and course materials at the Columbus State Bookstore will increase to $650. For more information on the change and key dates, please visit www.cscc.edu/disbursement. Additional information and training is available for employees at http://web.cscc.edu/is/employeetraining/course.asp?C=416.
Reminder for all Administrators and Managers
Full-Time, One-Time Compensation Sheets are due to be submitted to the Human Resources Department by close of business on Friday, August 10. One-time compensation for full-time employees will be on the August 31 pay and employees receiving bonuses will see that on the September 15 pay. If you have any questions, please contact your Human Resources Employment Representative at 287-2408.
Parking Garage closed for cleaning
The Columbus State Parking Garage will have several levels and entrances closed this week end next for cleaning and painting. Closings are:
August 9 – 3rd and 4th floors closed.
August 10 – 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors and south entrance closed.
August 11-12 – Over the weekend, the entire garage will be closed to parking.
SPAM emails to be handled by new vendor
Columbus State Information Technology is changing vendors for the filtering of SPAM email. The new SPAM filtering service will dump items detected to be SPAM into your GroupWise "Junk Mail" folder. This means you will no longer need to log in to a web portal to view your SPAM report. Currently the GroupWise "Junk Mail" folder automatically empties into the "Trash" folder every 7 days. The "Trash" folder then empties every 7 days. So with the current default settings you have 14 days to review your SPAM email before it is deleted from your email account. However, if you wish to modify that interval, the 7-day "Junk Mail" setting may be configured to extend the junk mail retention period or shorten it as you desire using the <Tools> then <Junk Mail Handling> features in GroupWise.
Established email white-lists will be moved to the new service. Email that contains known viruses will be blocked. If you receive email in your INBOX that you know to be SPAM simply right click that email and choose <Forward as Attachment>; send it to email@example.com.
This new service will go online August 22. Your last SPAM report will be on August 22 containing items filtered on August 21.
If you require assistance contact the IT Support Center at 287-5050.
"Win with Your Strengths" class date changed
The August 22 session of Win with Your Strengths has been changed to Wednesday, September 19, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. due to a scheduling conflict. To register, go online here: http://web.cscc.edu/is/employeetraining/register.asp?C=302&D=2764


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