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Only an hour's drive from Split, Krka National Park is known as one of the most beautiful destinations in Croatia. What makes this park unique is that the flora and fauna have remained almost pristine. The park has been named after the Krka river, which flows across the more than 100-square-kilometre nature reserve. Pause to admire the spectacular waterfalls along the way.
The park not only attracts visitors with its natural beauty, many flock here to admire the historic monuments, including 2 medieval monasteries and Roman catacombs. Outside the park at the mouth of the Krka lies the beautiful town of Šibenik. Take a pleasant stroll through the cosy maze of narrow streets that are nestled up against the hillside with a wonderful view of the Adriatic Sea. Park and city: combine the 2 in one day.
The course of the Krka in the park is interrupted 7 times by natural limestone steps that create a series of rapids and waterfalls. The last one, Skradinski buk, is the longest and most impressive of them all. Here the water cascades down 17 'steps', across a width of 200-400 metres, along a length of 46 metres. A dedicated walking trail gives visitors a privileged view. The lush ecosystem in and around the water teems with life: deep-green vegetation, colourful butterflies, song birds and amphibians.
From the Skradinski buk waterfalls you can take a boat tour to Visovac, a picturesque islet in the Krka that is almost completely occupied by a Franciscan monastery. Although the current building only dates back to the 19th century, the history of the island as a spiritual centre began as early as the 15th century. Further along the river bank stands another, even older, Serbian-orthodox monastery, built in the 14th century on top of a Roman cemetery.
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Despite price competition from corn and soybeans, U.S. growers appear to be increasing their peanut plantings this year, by an estimated 16 percent, according to USDA's 2008 planting intentions report.
U.S. peanut producers intend to plant 1.43 million acres of peanuts in 2008, up considerably from last year's crop. A higher price received for the 2007 crop, compared to the previous five years, is seen as the primary reason for the expected increase in planted acreage.
Southeast growers — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and South Carolina — intend to plant 1.04 million acres in 2008, compared with the 898,000 acres planted in 2007. Georgia, the largest peanut-producing state, expects to see an increase of 23 percent in planted acreage from the previous year.
Growers in the Southwest (New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas) intend to plant 279,000 acres, up 28 percent from the previous year.
Plantings in the Virginia-North Carolina region are expected to total 108,000 acres, down 5 percent from 2007.
Whether or not this peanut acreage increase is realized is still up for debate. An increase in the price of peanut seed along with higher prices for some peanut chemicals could make other crops appear more competitive. Still, it's expected the crop this year will be larger than the one in 2007.
"According to informal conversations with the shellers, it looks as though we'll probably meet the expected acreage increase in Georgia this year," says Lamb.
The first planting intentions report for this year has Georgia's acreage pegged at 650,000, an increase from the 530,000 planted in 2007.
"I think a 15 to 16 percent increase in acreage with average yields is about what we need to have a normal carryover going into next year," says Lamb. "We did need that increase. The big question, of course, is if we'll get average yields this year. Hopefully, we'll get a little bit above average."
Farmers, he adds, certainly will be spending more money planting and growing the 2008 peanut crop.
The higher peanut acreage this year can be attributed to several factors, says Lamb. "One is the higher contract prices available to growers. Shellers came out early with the contract prices they had, and farmers responded to that. But even more than that, it's the better rotation we have going into this season because of the reduced acres from last year. Farmers, I believe, have an improved situation going into this year because of the reduction in acres we've seen for the past couple of years. Better rotations are directly related to better yields," says Lamb.
Going into the 2008 production year, peanut growers already should have a portion of their crop forward contracted. "Contract offers are competitive if you look at peanuts versus cotton, corn or soybeans. Contract offers are in line with those other crops, and growers already should have a portion of their crop covered. But, they probably should leave a small portion un-contracted and see what happens in the market. Even though we have an acreage increase this year, if we have a yield problem in any other region, prices could improve even more," he says.
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No layoffs, no department cuts and no service reductions. That's what the Huntington Beach Finance Department told council members during a discussion Monday of the proposed 2013-2014 budget.
For the first time since the recession hit in 2008, finance director Lori Ann Farrell and budget manager Carol Molina said the city's general fund was balanced.
"It must've been a bit of a pleasure to put together a budget where you weren't going to all the department heads and saying, 'Cut 10%, cut 10%,'" Mayor Connie Boardman said during the study session. "It's a relief to hear, and I'm sure it was a relief for you all to put together."
Staff is proposing a $313.6 million budget, with projected general fund revenue of $193.5 million, about a 6% increase from this year, Farrell said.
The city will look to spend about $3.3 million for public safety upgrades, which include additions to the police and fire departments.
Farrell said two police officers will be hired in the upcoming fiscal year, bringing the number of sworn officers to 209. Officers numbered 237 before the recession.
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The city's capital improvements and infrastructure are to be discussed during the Aug. 5 study session, with the aim being to hold a hearing on the budget by September.
Property and sales taxes are also projected to increase, bringing in combined revenue of about $67.9 million, Molina said.
Fixed costs for the city have reportedly gone up. City staff is looking at about a $7.4 million increase, including higher pension payments and other liabilities.
As discussed in a study session in April, the city was expected to see the discount rate for the California Public Employees' Retirement System drop in the next fiscal year, resulting in an increase of about $3.1 million in CalPERS costs in the budget, Farrell said.
Staff also budgeted $1.4 million more for retiree medical and supplemental plans, Farrell said.
The plan could be too optimistic. Molina said the city still hasn't heard from the state regarding the dissolution of the redevelopment agency, noting the hit to the city's budget could range from $6 million to $15 million.
"Judging by what other cities have gone through so far, we're not expecting any good news at all from the state," City Manager Fred Wilson said. "It's likely to be a very big number and likely to be a tough battle."


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LG Lifeband Touch And Heart Rate Earphones Coming Next Week
LG Lifeband Touch features a full-touch OLED display that provides real-time access to fitness data so wearers can track their progress and adjust their workout plans accordingly. A motion-sensing algorithm automatically turns on the display when wearers rotate their wrists. LG Lifeband Touch features two sensors - a triple-axis accelerometer and an altimeter - that work together to providedata in real time. What's more, LG Lifeband Touch enables users to check incoming calls and messages and control their music playlists on their smartphones.
Available in three different sizes, the LG Lifeband Touch is compatible with both Android and iOS operating systems and is designed to work with the LG Fitness app as well as other fitness apps such as MyFitnessPal, Runkeeper and MapMyFitness. Its 90mAh battery is good for five days of use between charges.
LG's Heart Rate Earphones are designed to provide heart rate data by measuring blood flow signals in the ear via PerformTek sensor technology while also delivering high-quality sound. LG calaims that the unique physiology of the ear offers wearers more accurate health and fitness metrics than with other devices, especially when engaged in physical activity. LG Heart Rate Earphones can be used alone or with LG Lifeband Touch. A separate clip-on medallion contains Bluetooth connectivity which sends data to the Lifeband Touch or a compatible smartphone. When using the LG Fitness App, users can also receive audible status updates informing them of their heart rate and VO2 max(maximal oxygen consumption) levels in real time.
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- Battery: 90mAh
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 4.0
- Band Length: 196mm (XL) / 181mm (L) / 166mm (M)
- Weight: 53.1g(XL) / 50.1g(L) / 49.9g(M)
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- Connectivity: Bluetooth 3.0
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- Weight: 26.7g (Earphones) / 18g (Medallion)
- Others: Hands Free Call, Voice Guide
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Besides its efforts to enter the market of wearable devices, it seems that LG is breaking back into the Windows Phone game. Gadget leaker @evleaks recently tweeted an image of a purported Windows Phone 8.1 device from LG, dubbed the 'Uni8,' without providing any further information'.
The device would be LG's first Windows Phone device since 2010 when it rolled out devices like the LG Quantum. In April 2012, LG said it had no plans to release further Windows Phones.
Microsoft announced LG as a new Windows Phone hardware partner in February.
LG will hold a May 27 press event where it is expected to introduce the G3 smartphone and the Android Wear-based G Watch.


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Here's a new name to watch: JonArno Lawson from Toronto. Fellow Canadian Robert Munsch said this about Lawson's first book of poetry for young people, The Man in the Moon-Fixer's Mask: "This highly accessible but unusual book of wordplay fun for children brings back to life the long lost oddball spirit of the best of Ogden Nash and Hillaire Belloc." That spirit continues in Lawson's latest, Black Stars in a White Night Sky published by Boyds Mills Press this spring. Hazel Rochman at Booklist wrote, "his uproarious collection blends slapstick, puns, parodies, and sheer absurdity with lots of wry ideas." I agree! This collection of 100+ poems is fun to flip through and full of a range of poems from the serious to the silly. Here are two samples from that spectrum:
Are You Worried?
by JonArno Lawson
Are you worried you're not
like everyone else?
Your worries will only worsen
when you find
that the path to conformity
is different for each person.
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He Laughed with a Laugh
by JonArno Lawson
He laughed with a laugh
that he wished was his laugh
but everyone knew it wasn't.
When he laughed he would ask,
"Does that sound like my laugh?"
And everyone said, "It doesn't."
The laugh that he laughed
that wasn't his laugh went,
"Hardy har har, guffaw!"
The laugh that he laughed
that he wished wasn't his went,
"Hruck, sniffle-hick, hee-haw!"
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Black Stars in a White Night Sky was first published by Pedlar Press in Toronto in 2006, and received the 2007 Lion and the Unicorn Award for Excellence in North American Poetry. I'm so glad to see it cross the border for kids in the U.S., too. Black and white illustrations by Sherwin Tija have a graphic/comic sensibility and add to the appeal of the collection to middle grade and middle school readers. And I love the "small-type notes for those with excellent eyesight" at the back of the book featuring fascinating notes on the backstories for many of the poems. For fans of X. J. Kennedy, David McCord or J. Patrick Lewis, here's another smart poet whose language play and poetic versatility are sure to please.
Now I'm on the lookout for two other new 2008 releases by JonArno Lawson:
*Inside Out: Children's Poets Discuss Their Work (published by Walker Books in the UK)
*Voweller's Bestiary: From Aardvark to Guineafowl (illustrated by the poet and published by Porcupine's Quill, a Canadian literary press)
More Poetry Friday fun can be found at A Year of Reading.
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Thursday, July 24, 2008
New Review: Black Stars in a White Night Sky
Posted by Sylvia Vardell at 10:23 PM
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- Mary Lee said...
What are the chances that the same book would be reviewed twice in the same Poetry Friday! Makes me think I need to take a look at this one! Thanks for sharing.
- Sylvia Vardell said...
Cool! Thanks again for hosting this week's round up-- it's quite an undertaking!
That is quite a coincidence - but it's such a fun book! And Hi!
- Sylvia Vardell said...
I know, what are the odds? Hi to you, too, Jamie!
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Right or wrong: McCarthy stands by struggling kicker Crosby
By Pete Dougherty, Green Bay Press-Gazette
~The Green Bay Packers are facing an unexpected midseason crisis at kicker.
Mason Crosby, who appeared to be hitting the peak of his powers coming into his sixth NFL season, had another in a tough stretch of games Sunday. In the Packers' 24-20 win over Detroit on Sunday, Crosby missed two key field goals — three counting the first of two 50-yard misses, which was nullified when the Detroit Lions called a timeout to ice him at the end of the first half.
Crosby has made only six of his last 13 official attempts, though he did hit an important 39-yarder with 19 seconds left that gave the Packers a four-point lead.
The misses were such an obvious issue that coach Mike McCarthy addressed them at the end of his opening statement to reporters after the game.
"I'll address the field goal situation," McCarthy said. "Mason's got to put the ball through the uprights. That's something that we've got to do a better job of. I thought Mason had a very good week of work; didn't hit it today the way he needs to hit it, but we'll continue with Mason. We will not blink as far as our commitment to him."
The 28-year-old Crosby had so won over the Packers' coaching and scouting staffs in his first four seasons that after last year's NFL lockout, the team signed him to a five-year contract that included a $3 million signing bonus and averages $2.95 million a season. Then he had his best season in the NFL and made 85.7 percent of his field-goal attempts.
But McCarthy and general manager Ted Thompson have to be deeply concerned with his erratic kicking of late and the Packers starting the home stretch of the season.
In such circumstances, many teams bring in kickers for workouts, and others even will make a midseason change, depending on their history with the kicker and who's available on the street.
There's at least one accomplished kicker available in Nate Kaeding, who was released by San Diego off injured reserve in late October. Kaeding had a groin injury but said at the time of his release he was ready to play. The 30-year-old has made an outstanding 87.0 percent of his career field goal attempts, but he was only 8-for-15 in eight playoff games, including three misses in a 17-14 loss to the New York Jets in 2010 and a 40-yarder that would have won the game against the Jets in 2004.
Kaeding missed last season because of knee-reconstruction surgery.
McCarthy, though, was firm in his support for Crosby, who went through a rough stretch in 2009 in which he missed six of 16 field goals late in the year.
"I thought that probably the best part about that dip (in '09) was we supported him," McCarthy said. "It's just like anything in life professionally: You have the opportunity to work with an individual every day and you see what they're about — their mentality, their commitment, their preparation leading up to it. I have no reasons not to believe in him. Now, I can see your pens are all writing and I understand he's missing kicks in games. The bottom line is this is about performance on Sundays, and I have all of the confidence that Mason's going to get that back, because we need him."
On Crosby's misses on two 50-yarders, the first was wide right, though it didn't count because of the timeout, and the second was wide left. The Packers trailed 10-7 at the time.
The 38-yarder, which was in the fourth quarter with the Packers up 14-13, started out just inside the left upright and hooked wide.
When asked what he thinks is going wrong, Crosby said: "I don't know, each year is different. I have to kind of work through it, I guess. Last year I started off really hot and ended up with a great percentage. Have to keep making kicks, grind through the weeks and focus on hitting the ball and putting it on line and giving myself the opportunity to put it through the uprights. That's my job and what I intend to do."
After Crosby missed the 38-yarder, McCarthy approached his kicker for a quick conversation. From a distance it looked like the coach was getting on his kicker, but Crosby said McCarthy's main message was to move on.
"It was anything but rough, no," Crosby said. "He expects me to make the kick, I expect it. That was pretty much the gist of that conversation, 'You have to make that kick, you're going to have another opportunity.' For me it was him reaffirming what I was already saying, I have to move on and get ready for another opportunity to kick, because our team was battling."
When Crosby made the 39-yarder with 19 seconds left, he wore none of the smiles that usually go with a made kick. Instead he accepted his teammates' congratulations with a stern face.
"I'm upset in a game where I felt good in warm-ups," he said. "Struck the ball well (in the game), just offline a little bit. It was a game (in a dome) we could have gone 3-for-3, should have gone 3-for-3, but I didn't. I hit the last kick there, have to kind of build off that and move forward."
McCarthy also made a couple of curious decisions on field-goal attempts, one that might suggest a lack of confidence in Crosby, another that showed extreme confidence.
On a fourth-and-4 from Detroit's 31 in the first quarter, McCarthy went for the first down rather than try a 49-yard field goal. Then early in the fourth quarter, trailing 17-14, he had Crosby line up for a 58-yard attempt that if he missed would have given the Lions great field position at their 48.
The kick didn't come off because tight end Tom Crabtree was called for illegal motion — the Packers motioned him from the wing to the middle of the formation to simulate a fake they'd run successfully earlier in the season against Chicago in hopes they could draw Detroit offside and get a first down. Crabtree was set to motion in and then return to his spot as the outside blocker on the left side, but the 5-yard penalty took the Packers out of field-goal range.
Crosby said he was going to try the 58-yarder if not for the penalty.
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Fallen leaves, frosty windows, hot chocolate…baby, it's cold outside! Here at Aerie, the Holidays are beloved and it's hard not to feel festive! Our bras and sleepwear add a little sparkle and shine to your wardrobe and even our hash tag joins the reindeer games with #MerryAerie!
Catch the Holiday spirit with us as we give you a behind-the-scenes look at our Holiday 2013 photoshoot. Enjoy the scenery, meet our models and get to know our crew–who all help make the magic come to life!
Loved going behind-the-scenes? Keep your eye out for our upcoming blog post for more Holiday looks to love, models, and the whole team!
Till then, stay warm! #MerryAerie
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Paul Mirengoff is our resident Everton soccer fan. Reader Roger Hassell writes:
I'm a regular reader of Power Line, and I take note of your occasional posts regarding the Everton Football Club. My family and I were returning from a European holiday yesterday. We flew United Airlines Flight #939 from London Heathrow to Chicago. My youngest son and I were seated in business class, awaiting departure, when the Everton Football Club boarded the aircraft. Most of them were seated in the business section around us. Both of my boys (ages 11 and 13) are avid soccer players, although they had never heard of Everton before the flight. The Everton club is visiting Chicago and Denver to play exhibition games with the Fire and Rapids, respectively.
As it happens, my boys had a soccer ball on hand, and after borrowing a Sharpie pen from a flight attendant, I was able to get 11 players to sign the ball during the flight.
I would like to think that in the photo above provided by Mr. Hassell the boys are catching up with Paul's Power Line coverage.
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As GoDaddy Deals With SOPA Fallout, Hollywood Wants To Punish GoDaddy For Enabling Infringement
from the as-the-godaddy-turns deptWe've always been a bit baffled by GoDaddy's original support of COICA/PIPA/SOPA. As we noted in the fall, under the original definitions in SOPA, GoDaddy itself was almost certainly a rogue site. If you do searches on various trademarks, its recommendation engine certainly appeared to facilitate infringement by suggesting possible domains that would likely be infringing. What I actually forgot was that GoDaddy was already being sued over this very issue (which, you would think would make its legal team hyper-aware of this issue), and (even better) that lawsuit is coming from Hollywood, its main partner in pushing SOPA/PIPA through Congress.
Yes, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), better known as the folks behind the Academy Awards (the Oscars), launched a lawsuit against GoDaddy back in May of 2010 over this very issue. And, just last week, as GoDaddy was coming to terms with the complaints from the public, AMPAS was in court trying to force GoDaddy founder and ex-CEO Bob Parsons to give a deposition about the company's practices.
The article linked above, by Eriq Gardner at THResq, notes that many people believe that the completely mixed messages come from Parsons'... unique style of managing the company:
... in advance of a February cut-off date for discovery, AMPAS wishes to depose Parsons, whose "fingerprints are all over GoDaddy's domain name monetization programs," according to the brief.Now, as I stated when AMPAS filed the lawsuit, this case seems pretty ridiculous, and it seems pointless to blame GoDaddy for the actions of its users registering these domains -- even if (as the lawsuit contends), GoDaddy makes money from people parking these domains. We called it "absurd" at the time... and we stand by it.
And in the process, perhaps get some answers about why Parsons has seemingly been two-faced on the piracy front.
One example given is a post that Parsons wrote for his personal blog. In it, Parsons takes issue with the practice known as "kiting," where registrars take advantage of a 5-day grace period to put up mini-Web sites loaded with search engine bait. Later, on his blog, Parsons discussed a trademark lawsuit against Dotster – "a registrar who hasn't exactly been a stranger to domain kiting," he said – for registering many misspellings of trademarked names, and associating them with search engine pages.
"This is exactly AMPAS's complaint in this case," says the plaintiff. "That its marks are famous and well-known; that GoDaddy monetizes domain names incorporating AMPAS's trademarks – having received 60 cease/desist letters from AMPAS – yet continues to park domain names incorporating AMPAS's marks."
But it's even more absurd in the context of SOPA/PIPA. You would think that, being subject to such absurd lawsuits over enabling infringement (oh, and don't forget the other similar lawsuit against GoDaddy from the Michael Jackson estate...), the company would be extra sensitive to laws that would put it at greater risk. It really calls into question what people are thinking over there, even if they have "backed down" from their support of the bills.
Filed Under: bob parsons, pipa, protect ip, sopa, trademark
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Spencer Sotelo – Vocals
Misha Mansoor – Guitars
Mark Holcomb – Guitars
Matt Halpern – Drums
Jake Bowen – Guitars
Management - Mike Mowery with Outerloop Management
Booking - Amanda Fiore with The Patheon Agency
"This is definitely still a Periphery album, though it's got a lot more substance reflective of what we do as a unit," says Jake Bowen, guitarist of Washington, D.C.-based progressive metal outfit Periphery, about the band's upcoming full-length release, Periphery II.
The brainchildren of lead guitarist, programmer, and producer Misha Mansoor, Periphery's first two releases – 2010's self-titled, full-length debut and 2011's Icarus EP – predominantly comprised Mansoor's solitary compositions with each member performing his respective parts; however, on This Time It's Personal, Bowen elaborates, the writing process was far more collaborative, drawing equal bits of input from each musician – Mansoor, Bowen, Matt Halpern (drums, percussion), Mark Holcomb (guitar), Adam "Nolly" Getgood (bass guitar), and Spencer Sotelo (vocals).Full bio
As Bowen notes, the band's latest offers the same innovative brand of engagingly complex metal as its predecessors though it's delivered in an audibly more cohesive and mature manner. Owing to influence from iconoclasts like Meshuggah, Dream Theater, and Sikth, the record's 14 tracks abandon conventional song structure, instead adapting a more linear and lucid cinematic quality that quite simply demands an attentive ear. Simply put, Periphery II features the band's richest and most alluring material to-date.
Recorded at Oceanic Studios by Taylor Larson and produced by Mansoor and Getgood, the album combines foiling elements like scattered and spastic time signatures with a driving rhythmic foundation; spacey and textured guitar leads atop mercilessly punishing low-end riffing; or the band's furious and fast attack backing Sotelo's melodic, often sultry sung passages. And while each member exudes masterful musicianship, their individual virtuosity never steals from the song it supports. "We're writing for the song," Bowen states clearly, "and not to showcase anything just for the sake of showcasing."
And as with previous releases, it's not just the group's core members contributing to the epic nature of the offering. Periphery II benefits from guest guitar solos by revered axemen Guthrie Govan on "Have A Blast", Wes Hauch of The Faceless on "Mile Zero", and Dream Theater's John Petrucci on "Erised."
Periphery's now-signature pristine production style only heightens the potency of the material. "We all obsess over tones, whether it's the individual instruments or how they're mixed," Bowen explains. "That style is really the essence of the Periphery sound," and that's more than evident on Periphery II
The band's attention to tonality carries over to the stage where the goal is always to deliver an accurate yet energetic and engaging performance. "We want the experience and sound to properly represent who we are as a band," Bowen says of the bottom line.
That's the same regardless of who else is sharing the stage, as the band's rich tapestry of influences and sounds has seen them share bills with everything from death and black metal to metalcore to less-aggressive post-rock projects without ever being out-of-place.
That chameleon-like quality is largely the product of the Periphery's disassociation with any particular scene – a conscious effort to keep their music pure and free of any superfluous influence. And while the rest of 2012 will see the band touring extensively in support of their latest effort, they'll have a chance to expand on those ideals with their next release. With writing already underway, the band's next offering will be a concept album, though one that strays from the genre's typical clichés.
It'll be an ambitious undertaking, though that's a trait that defines everything fans have heard from Periphery thus far, and currently, the apex of that ambition and creativity is loaded into Periphery II and ready to indulge curiosity.
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text: Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc OverviewCourse detailsLearning and teachingEmployabilityStudent life Computer scientists design and create search-engines, social networking applications, software applications used in the financial world to map customer profiles and expose credit card fraud, and software applications used in the medical sector to identify cancers through the analysis of medical images. At a deeper scientific/mathematical level, we look at the theory underpinning complex algorithms, or the difficulty of implementing solutions to complex problems in a provably reliable way. At the engineering level, we ensure that complex systems are built to appropriate standards, are properly tested and run efficiently. Then at the human level, we ensure that applications are easy to learn and use and are well matched to functional expectations. At Birmingham, we have world-leading research in terms of originality, significance and rigour. We provide specialist teaching and are committed to supporting our graduates in establishing their careers. The School of Computer Science is committed to the student experience, offering student alumni mentoring, a dedicated welfare team and a dedicated careers and employability officer. We're keen to welcome you to our friendly, inclusive and multi-faceted School. Please be reassured that the vote to leave the European Union does not mean there will be any immediate material change to the UK university sector's participation in EU programmes such as Erasmus and study abroad programmes. Visit our EU Referendum information page for more information. Matt Boyle BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year "I was interested in computers from a young age, especially gaming and I knew a degree in Computer Science was a no brainer. The School has everything we need; access to mac, linux and window machines with a whole suite of industry standard software packages. There is 24/7 access and a VPN ensures we always have access to the facilities we need. I will be doing my industrial experience year with General Electric and working in the European HQ for Fleet Transport as part of their IT Leadership Programme. The most prominent thing I noticed when at the interview is how well prepared my degree course has made me for working life. Employers are always impressed by our course." Course details During this course you'll learn about all kinds of computational systems; their theory, design, development and application. This includes programming languages, software engineering, artificial intelligence, operating systems, databases, nature-inspired computation, concurrent computing, robotics and the theory of computation. But it goes wider than this and you'll also explore concepts from fields as diverse as maths, engineering, linguistics and psychology. Why study this course Meet the robots: Computer Science is a dynamic discipline. What began with the curiosity of only a handful of academics has blossomed into a field with an impact on our lives that would have astonished most of the pioneers. In the past 50 years computers have contributed to numerous advances in almost every field, and Computer Science now provides the foundations for the information processing and communication systems that are at the heart of today's world. Future changes in computing and communications technologies will depend on advances in this science and the rate of progress shows no signs of slowing down. Some of our undergraduate degree programmes are available with a Year in Industry; an excellent opportunity to supplement your studies with paid work in the real world, and many of our students go on to work for their year-out employers after graduating; an excellent opportunity to supplement your studies with paid work in the real world, and many of our students go on to work for their year-out employers after graduating. The University of Birmingham is world-renowned for the quality of its research and we're home to a number of centres of excellence, including: Cercia, working at the cutting-edge of Computational Intelligence (CI) research The Centre for Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Robotics (CN-CR), which combines research on human cognition, sensory and motor systems, and computational modelling with research on robotic systems, leading towards a better understanding of both brain function and advanced robotics. The Human-Computer Interaction Research Centre, which leads the development of our understanding on how people interact with technologies, and how one transforms the othe Modules Year 1 Your first year is common to several of our degree programmes, so at the end of the year you'll be able to choose to specialise in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Artificial Intelligence. You'll be given an overview of the subject and gain a firm foundation in the principles of algorithms, artificial intelligence, software engineering and relevant maths. You'll also learn computer programming in Java – a language widely used in business and industry. Even as early as your first year you'll be given a chance to pursue your own interests, with a choice of modules between processing and presenting information on the Web and programming robots. These both include group work as part of our commitment to preparing you for the world of work. Core modules Artificial Intelligence (20 credits) Data Structures and Algorithms (20 credits) Logic and Computation (20 credits) Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science (20 credits) Programming in Java (20 credits) Concepts of Computer Science (20 credits) *1 Widening Horizons Module (20 credits) *2 *1 - compulsory for those without Grade A in A level Computing*2 - compulsory for those with Grade A in A level Computing Year 2 You'll move on to study enabling technologies such as databases, graphics and the formal basis of programming languages. Teaching these together with programming allows you to put the theory into practice, giving you a much deeper understanding. You'll also learn to work in a team to produce software, and you'll learn new styles of programming in Java and a second language. The choice of modules includes an Introduction to Nature Inspired Computation, Software Engineering, Computer Vision and Natural Language Technologies Core modules Advanced Functional Programming (20 credits) Mathematical Modelling and Decision Making (20 credits) Security and Networks (20 credits) Software Engineering (20 credits) Systems Programming in C/C++ (20 credits) Team Project (20 credits) Year 3 in Industry We encourage our students to gain as much real world experience as they can during their studies. The University has strong links with a number of employers offering internships or formal placements that can range from two months over the summer vacation to a full sandwich year as part of your degree course. Computer Science Industrial Placement (120 credits). In order to proceed to Year 3 (the industrial year), students must: Not have any modules to repeat during the year. If they have resit examinations, they must arrange for time off to take these. Have found a company willing to provide a placement which meets the School's requirements, which include providing an Industrial Tutor. The placement must involve a component of skills training (approximately 40%) and technical project work (approximately 60%). The skills training can include formal taught and/or self study courses and apprenticeship style learning "on the job". The training and project work must be of a technical nature relevant to the degree programme. The project work will most typically involve programming but other types of project work are acceptable. Students who do not meet the academic requirements or cannot find a suitable industrial placement will transfer to the degree programme without the Year in Industry component. A student who fails the Industrial Studies module will be permitted to transfer to the degree programme without the Year in Industry component. Tuition fees for placement years There is a reduced tuition fee for the academic year spent in industry or whilst studying abroad (where available). Fee information and further clarification is available on the University fees and funding page. Year 4 In the final year you have enormous freedom of choice. One third of your time is spent on a project which can be chosen from a wide selection offered by staff members, or developed from your own idea. This usually involves writing a large piece of software and gives you the freedom to extend and demonstrate your skills in a manner of your choosing. In the other two-thirds of your time, you can choose freely from over 20 optional modules including practical subjects such as operating systems, computer networks and graphics. and some of the latest research in areas such as evolutionary computation, neural computation, intelligent robotics and natural language technologies. Some modules allow you to acquire further programming skills in specialised areas such as systems programming in C and C++. Core modules Computer Science Project (40 credits) Optional modules Choose 80 credits of optional modules, examples listed below: Advanced Networking (20 credits) Complex Adaptive Systems (20 credits) Computer Graphics (20 credits) Computer Vision and Imaging (20 credits) Computer-Aided Verification (20 credits) Human-Computer Interaction (20 credits) Individual Study (20 credits) Intelligent Robotics (20 credits) Language and Cognition (20 credits) Machine Learning and Intelligent Data Analysis (20 credits) Programming Language Principles, Design and Implementation (20 credits) Security of Real-World Systems (20 credits) Teaching Computing in Schools (20 credits) Theoretical Foundations for Security (20 credits) Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2019. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to core modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate. Fees and funding Annual tuition fees 2019/20 UK/EU £9,250 International £21,180 Visit our tuition fees page for more information. Scholarships At Birmingham we ensure that fears about finance do not constrain prospective students from considering university and that excellence is rewarded. we offer a range of scholarships and awards for Civil Engineering students. the University also offers a range of additional financial support for students studying at Birmingham in the form of other bursaries, grants and scholarships. Tuition fees for placement years There is a reduced tuition fee for the academic year spent in industry or whilst studying abroad (where available). Fee information and further clarification is available on the University fees and funding page. Entry requirements Number of A levels required:3Typical offer:AAA with A level Mathematics grade ARequired subjects and grades:A level Mathematics grade A. If you are taking any reformed science A levels, which include Biology, Chemistry and Physics taught from 2015, you must pass the practical element. General Studies or Critical Thinking not accepted.It is desirable, but not essential, to have some experience of writing computer programs. Please note that Access qualifications are not suitable for this programme. International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6, 6, 6 required at Higher Level (including 6 in Mathematics), with a minimum of 32 points overall. We also require 5 in Standard Level English. BTEC BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma qualifications will only be considered if accompanied by A level Mathematics.Grades: BSc; D*D* plus A-level Maths at grade A. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered in combination with 2 A levels including Mathematics.Grades: BSc; D* plus A-level AA. The BTEC Extended Diploma alone will be considered for our Physical Sciences Foundation Year programme (DDD required). Typical offer grades are for guidance only, other qualifications are considered – learn more about entry requirements. Additional information: Foundation Year Would you like to study for one of our degrees but lack the entry qualifications we require? Consider a Foundation Year programme which can lead to entry onto one of our courses. Physical Sciences Foundation Year (UK/EU students) Birmingham International Academy - Engineering and Physical Sciences Pathway (international students) International students: Standard English language requirements apply, learn more about international entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages. How to apply Apply through the UCAS website using code G401. UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is a UK organisation responsible for managing applications to university and college. View advice on ' How to apply for undergraduate courses', including advice for UK, EU and overseas applicants. OverviewLearning and teaching You will be taught by a mixture of professors, doctors and postgraduates, thereby receiving a rich diversity of academic knowledge and experience.You can find out more about the members of staff in the School of Computer Science here where you can read about their qualifications, publication history and specific areas of interest. What you can expect Depending on the programme, the modules you select, and the number of optional help sessions you choose to take part in, each week you will have between: Year 1: 15 and 25 hours of lectures, labs and tutorials, with lecturers available to provide additional help outside those hours. During your first year it is important that you have a smooth transition into University. You will be able to talk to your tutors about this and discuss if there are particular areas where you need support. Year 2: 13 and 22 hours of lectures, labs and tutorials, with lecturers available to provide additional help outside thos hours. Year 3: 9 and 20 hours of lectures, labs and tutorials, with lecturers available to provide additional help outside those hours. Year 4 - MEng programmes only: 7 and 18 hours of lectures, labs and tutorials, with lecturers available to provide additional help outside those hours. Please note the above data is based on the most common module selections for the each year group and does not include hours for self-study. This data does not include modules taken during a Study Abroad. How will I be taught? As a Birmingham student, you are joining the academic elite and have the privilege of learning from world-leading experts in the field of computer science. Throughout your studies, you'll be encouraged to become an independent and self-motivated learner, thriving on challenge and opportunities to think for yourself. Personal tutor At the start of your degree, you'll be assigned a Personal Tutor who will remain with you throughout your studies to help you in three important areas: supporting your academic progress, developing transferable skills and dealing with any welfare issues. Learning settings: Laboratory-based work is an integral part of our Computer Science degree programme, vital to develop your experimental practical skills and to reinforce concepts introduced in lectures or to explore a particular phenomenon. First-year practical sessions typically last for four hours and increase in length in subsequent years so that you can study more advanced concepts and work more independently. Lectures take place in our theatres which, as well as the traditional whiteboard and pen, are equipped with the latest technology, including facilities to show movies, animations and molecular graphics, to record lectures and to interact with 'ask the audience' style electronic voting systems. Small-group tutorials/personal tutorials run alongside the lecture course, addressing any individual problems you may have and allowing you to consolidate lecture material, as well as test your understanding through problem-solving exercises. Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) is a group activity which requires you to work in a team, with a variety of assessment methods; in either a group or individually, by written reports and sometimes as a presentation. Based on techniques used in research-led organisations like the University of Birmingham, EBL gives you a research-orientated approach to a problem and helps you to gain essential skills that are highly valued by employers. Contact hours Depending on the programme, the modules you select, and the number of optional help sessions you choose to take part in, each week you will have between: Year 1: 15 and 25 hours of lectures, labs and tutorials, with lecturers available to provide additional help outside those hours. During your first year it is important that you have a smooth transition into University. You will be able to talk to your tutors about this and discuss if there are particular areas where you need support. Year 2: 13 and 22 hours of lectures, labs and tutorials, with lecturers available to provide additional help outside thos hours. Year 3: 9 and 20 hours of lectures, labs and tutorials, with lecturers available to provide additional help outside those hours. Year 4 - MEng programmes only: 7 and 18 hours of lectures, labs and tutorials, with lecturers available to provide additional help outside those hours. Please note the above data is based on the most common module selections for the each year group and does not include hours for self-study. This data does not include modules taken during a Study Abroad. Assessment methods Each module is assessed independently with all containing some components of continuous assessment, which usually accounts for about a fifth to a third of your marks. Some modules are completely assessed by coursework. Assessment methods include end-of-year examinations in May and June, written assignments, oral and poster presentations, computer-based tests, marked exercises, and laboratory and project reports. During your first year you will undergo a formal 'transition' review to see how you are getting on and whether there are particular areas where you need support. This is in addition to the personal tutor who is based in your School or Department and can help with any academic issues you encounter. Feedback is an essential part of learning and we use a wide range of methods, such as written feedback on your assessments, class feedback sessions and discussions with your tutor. You'll receive feedback on each assessment within four weeks, highlighting the positives of your work as well as any areas that need more attention. You will also be given feedback on any exams that you take; if you fail an exam we will ensure that you receive particularly detailed feedback to enable you to learn for the future. Course detailsEmployability The Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survy 2016/17 shows that 93% of our Computer Science graduates are in graduate-level employment or further study six months after graduation. Preparing for your career is one of the first things you need to think about when you start university. Our Computer Science graduates can choose from a huge variety of career opportunities, including working with one of the global technology giants, or in other areas of industry and technology. But you'll also be highly sought after by employers in the fields of finance, business, government, teaching and research. At the University of Birmingham, we also enhance your employability with superb opportunities to gain industry experience, assisting you to secure mentoring opportunities, global internships and placements, from summer jobs to spending a whole year in industry between your second and final study years. This placement year is a chance to earn money and gain real-life experience, allowing you to get involved in serious projects and put into practice the skills and knowledge gained from your degree. It's a great chance to prove your worth and placements often lead to sponsorship and/or the offer of a graduate job. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available once you have a Birmingham degree, our Careers Network can help you achieve your goal. Our unique careers guidance service is tailored to your academic subject area, offering a specialised team (in each of the five academic colleges) who can give you expert advice. Once you have a career in your sights, one-to-one support with CVs and job applications will help give you the edge. In addition, our employer-endorsed award-winning Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises your extra-curricular activities, and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects. Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness, and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends. If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive. Career destinations of previous graduates include: Accenture Goldman Sachs Honda HP IBM Logics QinetiQ Rolls Royce UBS Internships The graduate employment market is competitive, many employers require evidence of employability or being ready for the world of work. Internships represent a great way for you to gain experience of the workplace. They also offer employers the opportunity of clarifying what they are looking for and perhaps even assessing interns for future employment. We offer our students the opportunity of internship placements during their time at Birmingham. The video below talks to students, staff and employers about their internship experience: University Careers Network Preparation for your career should be one of the first things you think about as you start university. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available once you have a Birmingham degree, our Careers Network can help you achieve your goal. If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive. Visit the careers section of the University website for further information. Learning and teachingStudent life Birmingham has transformed into one of Europe's most exciting cities. It is more than somewhere to study; it is somewhere to build a successful future. Clubs and societiesThe Guild has over 200 Societies, community volunteering groups and associations for you to join; they cover every topic and activity that you can think of - there really is something for everyone. The Computer Science Society aims to provide a wide range of social and careers activities to enable you to take time out from studying and relax in a friendly atmosphere. You may also be interested in the Autonomous Robotic Club, Games Development, Hacking, and the Robotics Club. Accommodation Coming to Birmingham might be your first time living away from home. Our student accommodation will allow you to enjoy your new-found independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings. The City of Birmingham One of Europe's most exciting destinations, Birmingham is brimming with life and culture, making it a wonderful place to live, study and work. Our students fall in love with the city - around 40% of our graduates choose to make Birmingham their home. International students The University of Birmingham has been welcoming international students onto our campus since 1900. We have one of the largest and most vibrant international student communities in the UK, with 5,000 international students from more than 150 different countries and 31% of our academic staff from overseas. If you would like further information about entry requirements, how to apply and funding options, then you can visit our international students webpage. You may also wish to take a virtual tour of our campus and watch the video below to hear our international students say their favourite thing about the University of Birmingham. Employability


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Bill O'Reilly, Donald Trump and Roger Ailes of FOX all have two things in common. They are friends and they like to grab pussy. If you haven't seen the clip of Bill O'Reilly talking about milkshakes with Trump you are missing out on some serious codeword antics.


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Cake Belongs On A Pedestal: 5 Fabulous Cake Stands
It takes time and effort to create aperfect dessert to serve at a party — whether it's for a big event like a wedding or just for the comfort of your own kitchen. It's so satisfying to see a dessert I've made on display in all its glory on a beautiful cake stand. A cake stand can be the perfect way to incorporate the theme and decor of your party or your kitchen into the tablescape. Here are five fabulous favorites.
• Large Wooden Cake Stand, $44.00 at Etsy: Wood cake stands have become extremely popular over the past few years. It seems as though outdoor weddings are the new it thing and rustic chic is big. It doesn't get more rustic chic than placing your beautiful wedding (birthday, anniversary, etc) cake on a stand made from wood!
• Knotty Pine Treat Pedestal, $148.00 at BHLDN: If you're going for that rustic elegant look without the actual rustic aspect, this ceramic pedestal from Urban Outfitters new wedding line is a good option. The ceramic has been pressed to reveal the pattern of wood!
• Glass Cake Stand, $54.00 at Amazon: This cake stand is a slightly modern version of a traditional glass cake stand. The simplistic shape and clean lines is what really makes me appreciate this stand and want to always keep it on my kitchen counter. Plus, you can easily keep the dessert protected with the included lid.
• Rosanna Red Dots Pedestal Cake Stand, $38.62 at Amazon: If you're going for a sweet and vintage vibe for your next party this is the perfect cake stand. Made from stoneware and painted white with red polka dots this stand is so cute. It's 9" in diameter so several of these grouped on the table would be really beautiful at a party.
• Galvanized Treat Pedestals, $38.00 at BHLDN: When I look at these galvanized metal pedestals I immediately think of a garden party. Display any kind of sweet treat on these stands and they'll be the talk of the party. They come in two different sizes so they'd be great for grouping.
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