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Welcome back for another week of giveaway's from ShopAndroid.com! Today we'll be featuring the Andru USB Charger, Qmadix Snap-On Cover w/ Holster for LG Lucid 4G, OtterBox Commuter Case for T-Mobile myTouch 4G, and the Body Glove Flex Snap-On Case for Infuse 4G.
To become eligible to win be sure to leave your comment below telling us which item you'd like for your Android device. One lucky winner will be chosen and announced next week. Good luck!
Andru USB Charger
Andru is a spectacular phone charger made especially for Android phones, though he'll gladly charge any phone or USB-powered device. His included cable has a micro-USB plug, but you can use your own if your device requires it. Let him keep you company at your desk, playfully tousle his antennae, tell him your problems. Andru comes with a desktop stand for when he isn't charging your device.
Qmadix Snap-On Cover w/ Holster for LG Lucid 4G
The Qmadix Snap-On Cover is form-fitted to your LG Lucid 4G and features a textured rubberized exterior to allow a firm grip on your device. The case is lightweight, and fairly thin-- keeping your Lucid 4G's slim profile as close as possible. The Snap-on cover features cutouts for all of the Lucid 4G features, and leaves the screen exposed for full functionality. The included holster has a felt lining so that your device's screen is always protected while in the holster. The swivel clip on the Qmadix holster allows you to wear your LG Lucid 4G vertically or horizontally.
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OtterBox Commuter Series Case for T-Mobile myTouch 4G
The OtterBox Commuter Case features three layers of protection for your T-Mobile myTouch 4G. A clear protective film covers your screen preventing scratches, a durable silicone mid-layer help absorb impact, and finally the one-piece custom molded polycarbonate shell that brings it all together encasing the entire device-- making it an excellent option for the outdoor user.
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Body Glove Flex Snap-On Case for Samsung Infuse 4G
The Body Glove Flex Snap-On Case offers revolutionary protection for the Samsung Infuse 4G in the ultimate custom fit phone case. This case features a durable hard shell wrapped in a textured glove material that is easy to grip and protects your Infuse 4G from scratches. There's access to all ports and controls of the Infuse 4G and the screen is left exposed for full functionality.


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Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bradie James won't play at Jerryworld on Thanksgiving, but he still has a big Turkey Day game.
|Take a look back at this longstanding NFL tradition.
The Houston Texans starter will face the Detroit Lions in the early game, and he's thankful for the lack of "distractions" on his new team.
NFL.com's Albert Breer asked James, who spent nine years in Dallas, what the difference is between playing for the Texans and playing for the Cowboys.
"It's the organization as a whole, and that starts with (Texans owner) Bob McNair and his approach," James said Wednesday in Detroit. "He's not on TV every week. I mean, it is what it is. He's around, and it starts with that guy. With the owner, that trickles down to everyone, from the players to the equipment manager. You really gotta see it to believe it."
And there you have it. We would call that a veiled shot at Jerry Jones, but it's not really that veiled.
Follow Gregg Rosenthal on Twitter @greggrosenthal.

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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
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In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk together to combine well.
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, and creamed corn, whisking together to combine thoroughly. Add the dry ingredients to the buttermilk mixture and stir to combine. If the batter will not pour, add more buttermilk to the batter.
Swirl the canola oil in the hot cast iron skillet. Pour the batter into the skillet. Bake until the cornbread is golden brown and springs back upon the touch, about 20 minutes.


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HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS — From Bill Bradley a generation ago to Kevin Johnson and Dave Bing, the list of NBA stars who have gone on to distinguished careers in politics is as impressive as it is brief.
If we had our way, Etan Thomas would join that list one day.
A 10-year NBA veteran, Thomas is an accomplished poet, author, activist, public speaker and all around renaissance man in the mold of conscious professional athletes from a bygone era — when you grow up with an understanding of the legacy of living legends like Bill Russell, Jim Brown, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Muhammad Ali there is only one way to go.
Born in Harlem, raised in Tulsa and now a resident of the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, the former Syracuse and Washington Wizards (he also played with Oklahoma City Thunder and Atlanta Hawks) star is in a prime position to follow in some pretty famous footsteps … whenever he's ready.
But before he moves on to a life in politics beyond the work he did in helping President Barack Obama get a second term, we enlisted the services of the author Fatherhood: Rising To The Ultimate Challenge, to assist our very own Lang Whitaker with some of the nuances of the job just five days into his journey as a new dad. We also debate about the Wizards and how many games they'll win this season, discuss the impact Robert Griffin III is having on the entire region and the link Thomas has to Tulsa's famed Booker T. Washington high school and one of its most famous alums, the late former NBA and jazz great Wayman Tisdale.
You get all of that and a complete examination of the news and headlines in the NBA on Episode 95 of the Hang Time Podcast featuring Etan Thomas, with your hosts Sekou Smith, Whitaker and Rick Fox.
As always, we welcome your feedback. You can follow the entire crew, including the Hang Time Podcast, co-hosts Lang Whitaker of SLAM Magazine, Sekou Smith of NBA.com and Rick Fox of NBA TV, as well as our new super producer Gregg (just like Popovich) Waigand and the best engineer in the business, Jarell "I Heart Peyton Manning" Wall.
– To download the podcast, click here. To subscribe via iTunes, click here, or get the xml feed if you want to subscribe some other, less iTunes-y way.


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Field Force Tracker Enterprise provides your large service organization with the following essential features.
Field Force Tracker is simply the best field service software for any company. It has been developed and supported by Rapidsoft Systems Inc, a 15 year old software development company.


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I finally found some time to start some new content with Update 6 (having been working my butt off the past 4 weeks with a new job) and upon getting stuck into the storyline of the Rohirrim, Fishermen and Elves and their wariness of each other I began to feel my Human Captain never really noticed this until now, having maxed kindred with the Galadhrim I headed to Lothlórien and got Screenshot happy (which is extremely difficult given the glow/aura around everything in Lothlórien). Just out of pure boredom I decided to make a Warden and check out the new changes and found that the Westfold Cloak that came with the Pre-order had changed!
I previously hated this cloak and wished it was white like the rest of the outfit and couldn't understand why just the cloak was beige and every other Westfold piece was white – including the horse blanket. Happy with this change I immediately added it to my white dress and circlet, added in the shoulders and fell in love. My captain – now looking more like a ranger had a twist to it, standing in Lothlórien admiring the views she tried to gain the respect of the elves of this place and having the best of both worlds could look regal, but also join the Horse Lords in their quest to Rohan. If you already have this cloak in the Wardrobe it may show up the old colour (it did with me) but upon taking it out and putting it back in you can get the new crisp white cosmetic. You can type /reclaim to get all the Pre-order items back if you find you removed the item after putting it in the wardrobe.
I have noticed some fantastic new cosmetics with the first couple of quests I have done by the river in the new area (and noticed it's a lot of raid/instance gear with changed dye options) which is a happy compromise for those who could not obtain it due to not having the right class or ability to raid, cosmetics for all!
As of next week my work schedule is going to calm down and as I adjust to juggling work and gaming I'm hoping I can find a balance which will not make me neglect my hobby of standing in front of the Lotro wardrobe. Keep checking back!
Happy hunting.
Head: Winged Circlet [Skirmish barter] ~White Dye~
Shoulders: Shoulders of the Westfold [Rise of Isengard Pre-order bonus]
Back: Cloak of the Westfold [Rise of Isengard Pre-order bonus]
Chest: Elegant Dress [Skirmish barter] ~White Dye~
P.S. I'm so getting some fairy lights for my apartment after spending the night looking at these virtual twinkling lights everywhere!


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Alison Mozias needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 70 designs submitted by 8 freelance designers.
I'm a professional career consultant and personal counselor dedicated to empowering women in one-on-one sessions, small groups, and large group workshops. I have an EdM from Columbia University in Psychological Counseling with a concentration in Organizational Psychology.
Harmony For Her focuses mainly on Work/Family Balance, Self-Esteem, and Pregnancy/Childbirth/Post Partum Issues.
We teach clients how to set realistic goals, remove obstacles, and work to achieve those goals. We focus on helping clients to tap into their intuition and - most importantly - the support of OTHER WOMEN to achieve balance, harmony and happiness in their lives.
* Modern, professional women trying to "do it all".
* Stay at home moms in a rut
* Women who are struggling with taking care of themselves while taking care of their families and work responsibilities
* Women who do too much, don't know how to say "no", or have lost touch with their own needs and desires
* Women who put themselves last
They are : TIRED STRESSED UNHAPPY EMPTY and PULLED INTO TOO MANY DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS
Looking for a simple yet meaningful logo, not cartoon-y or goofy. This is a serious company with a feminine bent.
The theme is about women supporting other women, and achieving harmony and balance in doing so.
Please include only original designs and do not use the number "4" to replace the word "for" in "Harmony For Her". Lower case or mixed is okay, not all caps please unless you feel strongly that there's a reason for it.
This company is a safe haven and the logo should reflect a sense of fluidity, peace, comfort, harmony and balance without looking like a generic yoga studio (we don't offer yoga or any other physical practices!) This is about emotional and practical support.
The concepts of "women" and "harmony" should somehow be represented, whether by outlines of feminine forms or some other method.
Thank you in advance for your effort!
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Why you should never use a CAPTCHA
I hate CAPTCHAs (you know, those squiggly bits of impossible to read text you have to fill out before you can do anything on some websites). I think all of us can relate to the experience of trying to register for a service or comment on a blog only to be stopped cold by an impossible CAPTCHA. Maybe you got it on the second or third try, but chances are you've also had occasions when you've bailed and decided it just wasn't worth the effort. Today I want to convince you to never add a CAPTCHA to your site.
Let's start by looking at why CAPTCHAs were invented. The acronym stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. Quite a mouthful, eh? The idea is to have something that a computer can create but only a human can read. Whether or not humans can read CAPTCHAs is debatable, but that's the idea anyway. Lots of sites use these things to attempt to stop automated requests. For example, you've got to fill out a CAPTCHA to get a Gmail account, send a message with a link on Facebook or even just email directions on Mapquest. CAPTCHAs are most often used to stop abuse around systems where there is a high incentive for automated systems to be used, like spamming everyone on Facebook. There are also a lot of people using CAPTCHAs where an alternative solution would suffice.
My biggest beef with CAPTCHAs is that they are so freaking annoying for users. They add an incredible amount of friction to the process — friction that you probably can't afford. Sure, some CAPTCHA's are better than others, but none are great. I understand you want to protect your site from spam and abuse, but are you ready to lose potential users over it? The trade off just isn't worth it, especially if you are a startup!
One of the things I've noticed is that many people use CAPTCHAs when a simple non-intrusive spam-stopper would suffice. For example, say you have a blog and notice you are starting to get a large amount of spam comments. You decide to add a CAPTCHA to fix the problem. The thing is, you're not big enough to be a victim of a targeted attack, you're just getting generic spam bots. You don't need a CAPTCHA.
It's far easier to stop generic spam bots than a targeted attack. There are a lot of different techniques you can employ, but a simple option is to add an extra field with a tempting name like "email" to your form that is then hidden using CSS. Humans can't see the field and as a result will never fill it out. Any request that comes in with the field completed can easily be eliminated as spam. The beauty of this is you have a pretty effective spam-stopper without ruining the user experience or adding any friction to the process. A simple technique like this is probably enough to stop the majority of spam bots.
But what if you really are big enough to be at the receiving end of a targeted attack? What if you're Facebook or Google? They might not be fun, but aren't CAPTCHAs a necessary evil? I don't think so. CATCHAs still aren't going to protect you. The bad news is that most CAPTCHA systems have already been cracked using OCR software making it trivial for your system to be compromised. For the rest, hackers have been known to set up porn sites that require you to enter a CAPTCHA in exchange for access to the adult content. What are you going to do to prevent that? Not to mention, there's a booming business in India right now for breaking CAPTCHAs. The going rate is $2 per 1,000. Can you compete with that? If someone wants into your site, I'm sorry, but your annoying little CAPTCHA isn't going to stop them.
Some people have taken more creative approaches to the CAPTCHA problem. Joe Stump tweeted the other day about one solution he discovered. You'll see a lot of these around the web, often added by people who hate CAPTCHAs but haven't stopped to think through the details. I remember seeing one approach that Hot or Not used that asked users to pick the 3 most attractive people out of 9 pictures. While these sort of solutions are more fun for users than a traditional CATPCHA, they are usually still pretty worthless at providing any real security. For example, with Hot or Not, the odds of a computer correctly guessing the 3 attractive people are 1 in 84. While those aren't great odds for a human, they're not bad for a computer — especially if you have a botnet at your disposal! Other approaches like the ones that ask you to do simple math or ask simple questions like "what is known as man's best friend?" are vulnerable too. In most cases, all you'd need to do to crack the CAPTCHA is throw the question at Google and analyze the responses that come back. These systems are often also vulnerable by having a limited list of questions to ask so it doesn't take long for a hacker to build up a dictionary of correct answers to feed to the bot.
reCAPTCHA from Google is another anti-bot alternative. They proudly talk about all the good they are doing by using the technology to help digitize books. But even reCAPTCHA can be broken with 23% accuracy and it's just as frustrating for users as the other alternatives.
So where does that leave us? CAPTCHAs are annoying, you probably don't need one and even if you did it could still be broken pretty easily.
A balanced approach would be to add some basic security to stop generic bots but get rid of the CATPCHA altogether. Instead, watch out for suspicious IP's and monitor for nefarious behavior (like spam links being sent to multiple users, large # of requests from one IP, etc).
There are services like Ellipsis Human Presence that offer non-intrusive human behavior analytical modeling to attempt to identify non-human site traffic. They use other heuristics like how you navigate the site or how you move your mouse to detect whether you act human or not. I'm sure their detection system can be circumvented with enough effort, but they significantly increase the cost for bad actors without pissing off your actual guests.
We live in a world where spammers are a real problem and must be addressed, but CAPTCHAs are not the answer. You simply can not afford the friction. By using a CAPTCHA you are making the internet a whole lot less fun for all of us.


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Yes, you're right. This is my second post in one day. I've decided I need cheering up. Would you believe I have both H1N1 AND bronchitis? It's not super fun. But giving something away IS super fun, so that's what I'm going to do for the cheering up.
You know Dan Zanes and friends, right?
When I was contacted about reviewing this 2 disc combo, The Fine Friends Are Here I was more than happy to do so, since I'm already a huge fan. This combo comes with a 16 song DVD and a bonus audio CD with 5 songs. (The bonus 5 song CD is perfect for playing in a child's room at bedtime. It's soft and beautiful, the perfect peaceful night time groove.)
Dan Zanes and friends are such a talented group, I'm not sure there's an instrument they don't play. (I'll also admit that they make me feel like I could dance around in a flowy dress any old way I'd like to dance and still feel cool.)
What I love most about this band and their music is that it's all about expression, being yourself, and having a great time.
There is something so unique and intriguing about the way this DVD was shot, with lighting and colors that capture. You feel like you're right there in front of the stage, dancing in the costume clad crowd. This DVD keeps the attention of even my boys, and I could really use that right now while I cough in bed and they dance around, making me feel all happy.
I love to see my boys enthralled with good music, and that's exactly what they get when they watch this DVD. I love that a band on a stage can deliver such a performance with so much variety, from style of music, to the flow from Spanish to English, to the myriad of instruments used. It's so much fun to watch, a truly eclectic experience filled with inspiration and joy.
I have an extra copy of The Fine Friends Are Here with bonus CD to give to one of you. Just in time for the holidays! All you have to do is leave a comment, any comment.
If you aren't a blogger and don't know how to comment, it's easy and safe. Simply click on 'comments' at the end of this post, then click 'Anonymous' and leave your name and email address so I can contact you if you win.
I will choose a winner on Monday, 9pm (CST) and announce the winner in Tuesday's post.
(This giveaway is not limited to the U.S.)
(I was not paid for this review, but I was sent one copy to review and one to give away at no charge for taking the time to write this review. The End.)
"True children's music, but executed with such sweet (and un-gooey!) humor, casual multiculturalism and shambling groove that you can call it your own."
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On Tuesday 14th June in Newcastle Times Square (map here) a vigil will be held to show solidarity for our LGBT friends in Orlando.
It is scheduled for 7.30pm and people are asked to come to remember those who have been killed and wounded.
Other vigils are scheduled for around the country. Will we try and include them on our events pages so you can find the one in your area.
June 14, 2016 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Avanti WD360 Water Dispenser and Cooler
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Avanti WD360 Water Cooler and Dispenser
Enjoy crisp, refreshing water today with the Avanti WD360 water cooler and dispenser! Equipped with dual indicator lights and taps, the Avanti water dispenser offers instant cold water for fast convenience. Indicator LED lights are located on the front of the unit so you know when water is ready to drink!
- Water cooler and dispenser
- Uses 2, 3 or 5 gal. bottles
- Dispenses room temperature and cold water
Dual Taps
The Avanti WD360 water dispenser and cooler has cool and cold water taps to suit your fresh water needs. Easy push-button faucets make pouring water simple.
Leveling Leg
The water dispenser comes with a detachable leveling leg for better stability and safety! Rely on the WD360 by Avanti for superior balance.
Special Features Include
- Clean white finish to match decor
- Stainless steel reservoir inhibits the growth of bacteria
- Removable drip tray for easy cleanup
- LED indicator lights
Stainless Steel Reservoir
Use a 3- or 5-gallon bottle of water with the Avanti WD360 water cooler to fill the dispenser's stainless steel reservoir, for water with a superior taste and chill.
Cold Water Control
Once plugged in and water added, an amber "cool water" light will glow so you know the process has begun. After water has reached the correct temperature, a green "cold water" light switches on.
Removable Drip Tray
Should you overfill a glass or drip water, the Avanti WD360 water dispenser and cooler includes a removable tray so you can easily empty spilled water.
Guaranteed Satisfaction.
- Up To 30 days to return your purchase
- Money back guaranteed
- Free return shipping
- No restocking fees
- Model: WD360
- Product Type: Water Cooler and Dispenser
- Product Dimensions: L: 12.00" x W: 11.75" x H: 33.50"
- Product Weight: 27.00 lbs.
- Product Color: White
- Application: For dispensing water in your home or office
- Warranty: 1-year limited manufacturer's warranty on parts; 5-year on compressor
- Voltage: 110 volts
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Type: Bottled Water Dispenser
- Water Temperature: Room Temperature & Cold
- Compressor: Yes
- Thermoelectric: No
- Product Construction: Plastic
- Finish: White
- Hot Water Thermostat: No
- Cold Water Thermostat: No
- Faucet Type: Dual spicket
- Energy Star Rated: No
- Drip Tray Type: Removable drip tray
- Compatible Bottle Sizes: 2,3,5 gallons
- Built-In Filtration System: No
- Includes Bottle Cover: No
- An optional cup dispenser makes the unit ideal for kitchens, schools, and offices!
- A removable drip tray catches spills and overflow so floors won't get wet
- Add style and convenience to your kitchen with a clean, white design
- Enjoy instant cold water with a large reservoir capacity
- LED indicator lights alert you when water reaches optimal cold
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European Commission
Brussels, 4 September 2013
Communication on shadow banking: frequently asked questions
1. What is shadow banking?
Shadow banking can be defined as a system of credit intermediation that involves entities and activities outside the regular banking system. Shadow banks are not regulated like banks, though their operations are like those of banks, as they:
They may include ad hoc entities such as securitisation vehicles or conduits, money market funds, investment funds that provide credit or are leveraged, such as certain hedge funds or private equity funds and financial entities that provide credit or credit guarantees, which are not regulated like banks or certain insurance or reinsurance undertakings that issue or guarantee credit products.
Shadow banking also includes activities, in particular securitisation, securities lending and repurchase transactions, which constitute an important source of finance for financial entities.
2. Why is there a need to address shadow banking?
The shadow banking sector needs to be better monitored because of its size, its close links to the regulated financial sector and the systemic risks that it may pose. There is also a particular need to prevent the shadow banking system being used for regulatory arbitrage.
In addition to the risks associated with circumventing the rules and the fact that these shadow banking entities/activities can lead to high levels of debt being built up in the financial sector, authorities should monitor this sector for two main reasons:
1. The first factor is size. Even if not entirely accurate, the estimates of the size of the shadow banking system, both in absolute terms and as a share of the global financial sector, show that some of its components could be systemically significant.
The latest studies by the FSB1 indicate that the aggregate shadow banking assets, reflected in the statistical category 'other financial intermediaries', are about half the size of the regulated banking system. Despite the fact that shadow banking assets have decreased slightly since 2008, the global figure in 2011 was €51 trillion. In terms of geographical distribution, the biggest share is concentrated in the United States (around €17.5 trillion) and in Europe (Eurozone with €16.8 trillion and the United Kingdom with around €6.8 trillion)
2. The second factor which increases risk is the high level of interconnectedness between the shadow banking system and the regulated sector, particularly the banking system. Any weakness that is mismanaged or the destabilisation of an important entity in the shadow banking system could trigger a wave of contagion that would affect the sectors subject to the highest prudential standards.
3. How does the Commission address risks inherent to shadow banking?
While the notion of 'shadow banking' has only recently been formally defined in the G20 discussions, the risks related to it are not new. The Commission has already implemented, or is in the process of implementing, a number of measures to provide a better framework for these risks, such as harmonised rules applying to hedge fund activity2 and reinforcing the relationship between banks and unregulated actors.3
4. Who will benefit from the measures outlined in the communication?
The main beneficiary of improved regulation is society as a whole. Ultimately, preventing systemic risk being created by the financial sector will increase stability and avoid situations where states, governments and citizens are responsible for repairing damage to the financial system.
5. What is the timeframe for the measures indicated in the communication?
The first measure to be taken is the proposal for a regulation on money market funds presented today along with this communication (see MEMO/13/764).
Other measures will follow as soon as possible. All dates mentioned in the text of the communication are indicative.
6. Why now? Should the Commission not wait until the reform of the regulated financial sector is fully implemented?
The financial crisis, especially in 2007 and 2008, highlighted the need to improve regulation and monitoring outside the regulated banking sector, because the volume of transactions carried out outside the core banking sector had increased tremendously and risks created could be systemic.
The Commission has been working on measures in this field since 2010 and it is important to act now. The measures that will be put in place respond to the risks identified in the past, but are also pro-active in order to make sure that new activities or techniques do not create systemic risk. The measures announced are also fully compatible with other measures taken.
The European Parliament also adopted an own initiative report on shadow banking in November 2012.
7. Why is additional regulation necessary in view of the ongoing extensive reform of the financial sector?
The Commission has undertaken the biggest ever reform of financial services regulation with the aim of restoring sustainable health and stability to the sector. The approach consists of tackling all financial risks and ensuring that the benefits achieved by strengthening certain actors and markets are not diminished by financial risks migrating to less regulated sectors. Room for regulatory arbitrage should be avoided in all cases. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen regulation, also outside the regulated banking sector.
8. How does the communication fit in with work at international level?
Financial markets are global, hence systemic risks created by shadow banking entities and activities need to be tackled in an internationally coordinated manner. The Commission is therefore following very closely the work of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), which is in charge of identifying risks and coming forward with recommendations addressing those risks.
All major jurisdictions are members of the FSB and are working with the FSB on putting a harmonised international framework in place. Since 2011, the Commission has been an active participant in the FSB's work focusing on shadow banking. The Commission proposals are fully in line with the recommendations issued so far at international level.
Final FSB policy recommendations are to be endorsed by the G20 leaders in Saint Petersburg on 5-6 September 2013.
9. What are the main elements of today's communication?
This communication provides a comprehensive overview of the Commission's measures addressing existing and potential systemic risk in the area of shadow banking. It explains in detail the measures already undertaken that address some elements of those risks, such as measures aimed at financial entities and measures undertaken to strengthen market integrity.
While they do not deal with all the risks, the reforms implemented through the revised requirements on banks in Europe make it possible to lay down clearer rules for shadow banking (indirect regulation). These measures relate to the regulatory requirements imposed on transactions concluded between banks and their financial counterparties and the rules on the consolidation of risk.
Other measures already underway include additional regulatory requirements for insurance companies, a harmonised framework for alternative investment fund managers (AIFMD), a framework for risk transfer instruments (known as EMIR — European Market Infrastructure Regulation), strengthened securitisation arrangements and an enhanced framework for credit rating agencies (CRAs).
Furthermore, the communication provides an overview of additional measures providing a framework for the risks associated with shadow banking. These include increasing the transparency of the shadow banking sector, improving the framework for certain investment funds, reducing the risks associated with securities financing transactions, strengthening the prudential banking framework in order to limit contagion and arbitrage risks and supervising the shadow banking sector more effectively.
In order to increase transparency the communication suggests:
In addition to the proposal on money market funds, the communication indicates that an enhanced framework for certain investment funds could be implemented by strengthening the UCITS framework.
Other elements of the communication include the reduction of risks associated with securities financing transactions, a project the Commission has already been working on for some time. A proposal will follow in the coming months.
The communication suggests completing the prudential rules applied to banks in their operations with unregulated financial entities in order to reduce contagion risks and potentially extending the scope of application of prudential rules in order to reduce arbitrage risks.
Finally, improved supervision at national and European level should help to monitor this dynamic and diverse sector and help prevent the accumulation of (systemic) risks.
10. What preparatory work has been done before coming up with this communication?
This communication was preceded by extensive consultation with the relevant industry players and stakeholders back in 2010.
A special working group was set up under the auspices of the Financial Services Committee. A Green Paper was published in 2012, which launched a public consultation.
The Commission organised a public conference in Brussels on 27 April 2012. The Commission published a summary of the submissions received in the context of the public consultation in December 2012.
For more information:
ANNEX Main measures in the field of shadow banking*
* All dates are indicative
To allow international comparisons, FSB data is used. Studies have also been carried out by the Commission, the European Central Bank, ESMA and the ESRB. These studies adopt different methodologies, definitions and data sources which may lead to substantial differences in the estimations.
Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).
For instance, the provisions related to securitisation exposures in the revised Capital Requirements Directives.
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All-State Volleyball: Welcome
All-State Volleyball
Donations Received: $ 10
PLAYERS----please go to facebook...find WSVCA All State Volleyball--You must be a 1st team all league senior to apply for all-state. Teams are posted on the Facebook Page!!! You will receive a letter via email if you have been selected to participate this week.
Thank you~~Tanya
Public Address Form and Medical Release Forms to be emailed or sent regular mail by March 1st.....
Tanya Burkett ( formerly Campbell)
20220 46th Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
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Matches will be March 15th at 4pm (1B/2B), 6pm (1/A2A) and 8pm (3A/4A)
The Washington State Coaches Association proudly presents the 28th Annual All-State VB games to be held at Columbia Junior High on Saturday, March 15th, 2014.
Become a fan on Facebook--wsvca all state volleyball. Updates will be on there frequently!!Athletes:
Please bring black spandex, 2 tee shirts to donate (slightly used/new), a small gift to exchange prior to match and anything you need to play volleyball!
If you need tape/pre-wrap, please bring your own.
All-State 2014
In addition to playing volleyball, there are some other items you need to be aware of and complete:
- WSVCA provides sweatshirts and all-state tee-shirts for you to keep. They also provide uniform jerseys which will be returned to your coaches at the end of your match in Fife. Please bring your own pair of black spandex and a razorback bra. Baden provides the game ball. All other expenses such as food, and entertainment come from the sale of ads for the All-State program and local sponsors.
- You will need to fill out the medical release form. Please do this ASAP and mail the SIGNATURE copy to Tanya. While you are covered by insurance for the event, the informational form helps us speed up paperwork on any claims or medical visits.
Send form via email to firstname.lastname@example.com or regular mail to: Tanya Burkett 20220 46th Ave E, Spanaway, WA 98387 If you send it via email, make sure it's a scanned copy with a valid signature, not just a typed name.
- Ten years ago we initiated a tee shirt swap that was a big success, so bring a tee shirt you'd be willing to trade (new or used). You will also need an additional tee shirt for the serving contests. This means you will need to bring a total of 2 tee-shirts with you to all-state.
In between games during the matches, the fans will have an opportunity to serve for tee shirts. The fans enjoy serving for the various shirts that represent the schools where the girls come from. Many youngsters ask the players to autograph the shirts they have won. Most girls have their schools donate a shirt. If you have problems with a donation, talk to your principal, I'm sure they would be willing to help you out and sponsor a shirt. If not, call us and we will "browbeat" them for a donation.
- We also initiated volleyball sisters from opposing teams. Bring a small knickknack to give your east or west counterpart during introductions. (i.e. starbucks card, picture frame, etc..)
- If you have a great singing voice, please let us know. We need 3 National Anthems sung at the beginning of each match. Please email Tanya if you are interested.
- Money is due March 1st. Make checks payable to Washington State Coaches Association and send them to this address:
WSVCA c/o Jan Kirk / 37929 53rd Ave S / Auburn, WA 98001
Ads are a tax deductible donation.
- Also fill out the public address form for the announcers. Please do this by ASAP.
Send form via email to firstname.lastname@example.com or regular mail to: Tanya
Lastly, if you want a different headshot photo than the one you sent in with your application, please email it in a jpg or bmp format to email@example.com If you did not send one at all, we need it asap. All photos are due by March 10th for publication into our programs.
If you have any questions or if for some reason you cannot participate in the All-State Series, please call us so we can contact the alternates. Pay attention to the due dates!! Once again Congratulations, and we look forward to seeing you in July!
Your All-State Volleyball Coordinators
Jan Kirk
37929 53rd Ave S
Auburn, WA 98001
Home: 253-927-9506
Email: email@example.com
Tanya Burkett
20220 46th Ave E
Spanaway, WA 98387
Home: 253-677-6519
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The Internet has become a hazardous place, in the last few years. As the traffic increases and more important transactions are taking place your risk grows as bad guys try to damage, intercept, steal or alter your data.
If there is something worth stealing then someone will try and steal it. Linux-based systems have no special exclusion from this universal rule. A primary reason that Linux systems are so popular is because they are robust and have many sophisticated security measures.
As the manager of a Linux system for your department or small business, you might feel a bit daunted by all of these threats. You've heard Linux is supposed to be secure, but how do you make sure?
It is a truism, of course, that if you don't use the Linux security tools provided, then you should be ready for the inevitable break-in. Problems can also be caused by badly implemented security measures. Securing a Linux machine can get pretty complicated and entire shelves of books have been dedicated to the subject.
You may not have the time or the motivation to delve into all of those tomes, so we're going to make this a bit simpler.
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About alanBritish artist Alan Reed, was born in Corbridge in the North of England into a family with a history of painting. "I have been passionate about painting all my life and committed to helping others through my paintings". Alan trained as an illustrator / graphic designer in the North of England and spent the early part of his career doing artist impressions of new building projects for architects. Alan Reed specialises in landscapes, cityscapes and portraits both in watercolours and oils. His unique, fluid style captures the atmosphere of different settings from the drama of city life to the serenity and beauty of a rural landscape. Alan Reed has had many successful exhibitions both in the UK and abroad including those at the Mall Galleries in London, Malcolm Innes Gallery in Edinburgh, Italy, the USA and the Middle East and has been a regular exhibitor of rowing scenes in the Stewards' Enclosure at the Henley Royal Regatta. 2013 Winner of "The Artist's Prize" in the Royal Watercolour Society Competition 2013 with his painting "Jebel Akhdar, Oman". The painting was exhibited at the Bankside Gallery, London. 2011 Alan Reed - Winner of the "Circus Painting Prize" in the Bath Prize. Alan Reed's painting of "Pump Room in the Snow" was highly commended in the Bath Prize. 2011 Alan Reed - One of the finals with his painting of "Grey Street" in the "Show me the Monet" programme shown on BBC2. 2010 Alan Reed - 1st runner up in "The Bath Prize" with his original painting of "The Royal Crescent, Bath". Alan Reed's painting of the "The Roman Baths by Torchlight" was also highly commended in the Bath Prize. Artist Alan Reed's approach to painting is described in a book entitled "Landscapes in Watercolour" by Theodora Philcox, an inspirational book which features the work of 23 leading watercolourists from around the world. The Middle East is an area to which Alan has given his artistic attention thanks to a series of ongoing commissions for the government of Oman. Alan's work has become increasingly collectable and is widely represented internationally through private and corporate commissions including those for Royalty, Coutts Bank, Rolls Royce, Northern Rock PLC, several client's private and corporate properties both in the UK and worldwide. We supply to Interior designers, Cruise ships, Corporate companies and galleries providing the perfect solution to meet all your needs. Portraits, Gift Vouchers, Sherree V-Daines, Sketchbook, Reviews, Painting Tips and Paintings for the Queen Worldwide Shipping www.alanreed.com
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No, this is not a post about collecting Halloween candy while dressed like a pirate.
(side note: Talk Like A Pirate Day in September is my birthday! Always a bit of extra fun with all the AAARRRRR jokes, the only type I can reliably remember!)
The mix I played at last week's hoop class was Best of Bootie 2012 – a wonderful mix of mashups, find it in all sorts of downloadable forms here!
I first heard of Bootie (and mashups, in general) at Burning Man. I can't remember if it was 2006 or 2007.. wait, just realized which Burning Man date I was dancing with, and it was Goldilocks, and I met him in 2007.. SO, in 2007, I was wandering Burning Man with Goldilocks (he already had that playa name, and gave my mine: Fluffy), and we came across a DJ stage where they were taking one recognizable song and mashing it up with another.. and it broke my brain in the most glorious way!
I've been a big fan of the mashup genre ever since, and Bootie is my main online source for mixes. Visit their website here, or find more of their music on Soundcloud here. Want to hear some other mashup artists? I also like Girltalk, and Dj Earworm puts out an annual effort that includes the year's top 25 hits according to Billboard's Year End Hot 100 list… all in one song!
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Here's a list of all* games and apps so far announced and there current announced release date / time. Most of the games have trailers attached.
Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock – 13th June
Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes -22nd June
Jonah Lomu Rugby Challenge- 27th June
Youtube App – Late June 2012
Imaginstruments (app) Summer 2012
Treasure Park (app) Summer 2012
Wake Up Club (app) Summer 2012
New Little Kings Story – Summer 2012
Silent Hill: Book of Memories – Summer 2012
Oddworld Stranger's Wrath -Summer 2012
Great Little War Game - Summer 2012
DJ Max Technika Tune - Summer 2012
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz - 23rd October
Lego Lord of the Rings – October 26th
Assassins Creed 3 – October 31st
Street Fighter x Tekken - Autumn 2012
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed – Late 2012
Ghost Recon: Final Mission - 2012
Persona 4 - 2012
Warrior's Lair (Previously Ruin) - TBA
Sly Cooper Thieves in Time – TBA
Monster Hunter - TBA
Mensa Acadamy -TBA
Bioshock – TBA (Irrational Games confirm the game is on the back burner)
Dust 514 - TBA
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 – TBA (Rumour)
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale – TBA (Rumour)
F1 2012 (Rumour)
* I've not included the likes of COD since we've yet to hear anything since the E3 announcement next year. I'm also only human so i may have missed some games. Any i've missed feel free to point out below. I've also tried to avoid mini's and instead focused on Both Full Releases and Playsation Store games.
Hopefully they'll be more announced next week :D
Thanks for this, nice to see how much is in the pipeline for the vita, some great games in there.
Not too sure about Dust514 though, thought that was only for PS3, although i may be mistaken.
cheers Mkwone :Thumbs:
quite a lot to look forward to
I can't wait to see what is revealed at E3 aswell
Yeah there's around 60 odd games the majority of which should be with us this year. Plus i'd of thought we'd see some annual sports games and a few localisations of Japanese and american games (US sports franchinses like Madden and MLB both of which exist on the vita).
Thanks, that list is pretty impressive.
Is this the same Mkwone who use to cause havoc in GD a few years ago? :smileytongue:
Could you clarify Havok? But yes i'm a former regular but like to check back now and then to make sure the old girl is still alive. I've come out the woodwork due to the vita lately.
Appologies but i presume you had a different handle when i was more regular, what was it?
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Could you clarify Havok? But yes i'm a former regular but like to check back now and then to make sure the old girl is still alive. I've come out the woodwork due to the vita lately.
Appologies but i presume you had a different handle when i was more regular, what was it?
I was know as Tyke. Im not sure if you will remember me though.
Barnsley Fan?
Yup, thats right.
you guys should make a instagram app,cell phone app,or a muzy app:smileyhappy:
that would be a great idea, anyone knw if they are making a lovefilm app?
great list thanks but for this month ill be picking up dr who as big fan of the tv series
It's been outlined that dust 514 isnt a game on the vita, its just a companion app which can be used to change load outs and customise characters. Just clearing that up.
is f1 2012 comeing to psvita ??????
i would love f1 2012 to come to psvita i liked 2011 on there
Hi there. Sarah here.
Apologies if I missed this somewhere before, but I heard a serious date for LBP Vita. I'm in England by the way, so I REALLY dunno of anywhere else, but the shop guy (GAME) told me to come back (collect a pre order) on SEPT 21st.
I hope this helps. The "upcoming games" list posted before just said "autumn" so this should be a improvement.
If not, write back and swear/call names. It's cool.
I guess that's all for now
Talk soon
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Just acquired a Hudson River School landscape and searching for that perfect frame to set it off? Earlier this year, Julius Lowy Frame & Restoring acquired a rare, 19 century frame by Stanford White, the New York Beaux-Arts architect who built homes for the wealthy and was infamously murdered after sleeping with the wife of a railroad fortune heir. The Stanford White frame Lowy acquired was valued at $125,000, and it was the firm's 25 White original, an important addition to their collection of over 5,000 antique frames, which they claim is the world's largest.
At Lowy's townhouse on the Upper East Side in Manhattan, the company, specializing in antique works, does everything from restoring and reproducing frames, painting conservation, while also dealing in its extensive collection of antique frames.
On the sixth floor, at its painting conservation lab, Lowy president Larry Shar showed Penta an original Charlie Russell watercolor, of Native Americans on horses, that was badly stained and had some minor abrasions when ti arrived. The damage was now undetectable, after Lowy's employees had restored the work's vibrant and sprawling landscapes.
One floor down, in the frame restoration center, Lowy can revamp an old frame using like materials typical of the time period, so a 19 century plaster frame is cast, molded, gilt, and properly fit to match the original. Literally vertically integrated, you can follow a painting through the process by going down the stairs, from restoration to frame selection.
Painting conservation and frame restoration costs as little as $500 for a simple cleaning and touch-up, but generally coalesces around $2,500-$5,000. Though outside the norm, a major painting or frame with significant structural damage could cost you $50,000 or more to repair.
Stanford White frames command such a premium because of their Renaissance-influenced cache, with extensive ornamentation and attention to detail. White also collected and studied antique frames; his archives allowed him, when building a home for one of the leading 400 families of New York, to tailor-make 19th century frames that matched his client's art collection and the surrounding architectural space where the works would be displayed. The frame just acquired by Lowy typifies his style of ornately intertwining vegetation and symbols: gilded panels are adorned with grape vines, cartouches and acanthus leaf.
Lowy's repository of frames also includes works typically called "19 century American Rococo" and some very rare pieces, like a 15 century carved frame from Florence. But the store primarily deals in Renaissance and mid-20 century frames. Even so, it's important for the company to have such a diverse inventory, says Shar, "So if the Metropolitan Museum of Art calls us and they have a Rembrandt without its original frame, we have 17 century Dutch-style frames that would be suitable for that particular [painting]."
Among Lowy's customers are auction houses like Sotheby's and Christies; art museums, including Spain's Prado; galleries; and, of course, deep-pocketed private clients, like the Rockefellers. Most museums like to buy frames which typify the art of the time period, says Shar, but for private individuals one must consider a whole range of factors when housing their collection.
First, consider the difference between hanging a piece in a home versus in a museum, where there may be size or design constraints. Every true art lover, Shar says, knows the history of every purchased piece. Knowing the when, where, how and by whom, helps Lowy and the customer select an appropriate frame for the painting. The bottom line though, he says, is that the frame matches the client's décor and fits their taste.
Since the company's founding 106 years ago, Lowy has been navigating the ever changing tastes and preferences of its clients. "About thirty-five years ago, 18 century French frames were very sought after by collectors and dealers, because they were putting those Baroque frames on every Impressionist painting they had, whether that was an American or a French Impressionist," Shar says. So, back then, those frames went for top dollar. Today, taste seems to crave a simpler aesthetic, he says, a general taste for modernity reflected in the simplified, spare designs of newly raised hotels in cosmopolitan cities around the world.
"Nothing is permanent" in the world of framing, Shar says. "A new owner becomes custodian of a particular painting or collection and they usually put their own stamp on it." For example, when Kirk Varnedoe took over as chief curator at the Museum of Modern Art from 1988 to 2001, he replaced the 17 and 18 century Spanish and Italian frames – displaying works like Picasso – with very simple frames. Much to the relief of Lowy employees, the ornate and antique frames have since found their way back to MoMA's walls.
Can't pop into Lowy's because you live elsewhere in the country? To confront the challenges of today's taste preferences, Lowy developed LowyScan so clients around the country can match their artwork to the company's stock of 5,000 antique frames. Just e-mail an image of your painting to Lowy, speak with a consultant, and they'll send you images of your artwork fitted to selections from its frame collection. If you like a particular antique frame but its size doesn't match your piece's specs, Lowy can make a replica using the same materials. Most reproductions cost around $5,000-$7,000, but skyrocket to $50,000 depending on size, materials, and detail. By comparison, antique frames cost as little as a couple thousand dollars all the way up to about $250,000.
The company admits that the demand for contemporary and conceptual art has hurt the company's bottom line. Lowy, therefore, has been selling more modern frames and reproductions over the past few years. In a given year, the company sells about $2 million to $3 million in antique frames, the former in leaner years, like the present, and the later amidst the go-go, prefinancial crisis days of 2006. "Its constantly evolving and it keeps what we do interesting," Shar says.
His parting advice: "Whether contemporary or old master, a frame should require the same amount of care and thought, to make sure it's protected properly." Other high-end frame specialists in the country are Eli Wilner & Co., The House of Heydenryk, and Gold Leaf Studios.


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Kids now are so techy savvy that their whole life revolves around computers and the internet. My own kids would rather be online than watch TV these days. And when school's out, like today — the last day of exams, they are with friends at the nearest internet cafe to play games. Their interests and lingo have become worlds apart from those who have remained in the era before the advent of computers.
I am one of the lucky parents who have kept pace with our children in terms of technology use. But when I go to visit my Mom who is in her 80s, I still see a person who does not know how to use a mobile phone, writes letters by hand and sends them via snail mail, and does most of her written activities with a pen and paper still. She prefers it that way but it also saddens me since there is not much common interest to keep conversations going between her and my kids for long. After a while, my kids drift off to their own conversations while Mom ends up conversing with us, her children.
Then, just the other day, I got the surprise of my life when Mom's decades-long American penpal added me up on Facebook. It really made me think that if only my Mom (who is now widowed) became comfortable using a computer, how much more meaningful her life could be if she had direct contact with all her friends and relatives instead of being limited to snail mail.
In the book "The Five Things You Must Discover Before You Die", author John Izzo wrote about cultures that have lost this connection between the young and the old. This can be observed mostly in cultures with very advanced technology. Tribes and clans, where the senior citizens continue to play a large role in leading and are looked up to, are few and seem to be a dying tradition. And yet, Izzo discovered that in talking with the seniors to gather data for this book, there was a richness to the wisdom and life experiences of the seniors that the youth would truly benefit from. Likewise, seniors seem to gain back some of their youthfulness and vitality when engaged with the very young generation.
MUSIC was the generation gap of my youth. My parents could not understand the "noise" that my friends and I would often love to listen to or dance to at discos. In the generation of our children, the generation gap is TECHNOLOGY.
How do we get the very young communicating again with their much older family members?
Bayan Telecommunications conducted an informal poll via Plurk and Facebook (2 social networking sites), which revealed that, given the chance, 87% of young people want to continue communicating with their grandparents (lolos and lolas). This same poll revealed that 81% of Filipinos are still close to their grandparents and 57% still visit from time to time. And yet, ironically, the Internet Age is also responsible for further widening the generational gap between a younger set that is used to the internet as a communications and research tool and an older generation that does not know where to begin and is in danger of being left behind.
This realization became the foundation for Bayan's newest advocacy, Teach Lola – an initiative to bridge the communication gap between the younger and older generation.
This advocacy rides on the initial resounding success of Lola Techie, who has been seen in tarps all over the metro besides TV ads. Lola Techie aims to show that senior citizens are just as capable of enjoying the benefits of the internet just as the generations after them.
"Project Lola endeavors to teach the older set about the computer and the internet. It offers training on such diverse topics as how to operate a computer, where to find the appropriate icons to click, how to write and manage e-mail, how to go about instant messaging, and how to navigate the intricate world of social networking sites," Tunde Fafunwa, Chief Executive Officer of Bayan Telecommunications, shares.
The program has 2 components:
1. Teach Lola trainers;
2. An official website (www.teachlola.com) where anyone can download manuals for free.
For the first wave, Bayan employees' grandparents were the first targets. 20 trainers from all departments in Bayan were taught by teaching partner, Learn.ph, to educate the targetted grandparents as well as spearhead events that will aim to bring more apos together with their lolos and lolas.
Aside from recruiting more people to become Teach Lola trainers, Bayan is enabling other people as well to participate through a do-it-yourself process. An online manual is available at the official website which anyone can download. Anyone can likewise update the Teach Lola modules, akin to how user-generated updates are done in Wikipedia. This means that more people nationwide and globally can get involved in this initiative.
It is really not far-fetched that lolos and lolas will eventually latch on to the internet.
Lola Techie's presence on Plurk, Facebook, Twitter, Multiply and YouTube gives us a glimpse of what could be. And guess what! A large majority of her followers are my kids' generation! Just 2 months into the launch of Lola Techie, she already had over 90,000 Facebook fans, more than 4,000 Multiply contacts, and almost 2,000 followers in both Twitter and Plurk. This does not include hundreds of thousands of views of her videos on YouTube. And Lola Techie interacts with all her contacts on these sites. Imagine what it would be like for your children and their grandparents — sitting together in front of a computer, interacting and playing or chatting! How wonderful that would be to behold.
I am personally very happy that such an advocacy is being launched. I hope we can really get many of the youth involved to bring what comes naturally to them to their grandparents, for whom this can sometimes be a very intimidating obstacle.
One last thing. Here's a teaser for the Teach Lola program.What a world it would be to see our seniors become tech savvy…


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COMSOL Version 4.1 Unveiled at the COMSOL Conference in Boston, Focuses on Productivity
The COMSOL Model Builder features productivity enhancements throughout the modeling and simulation design process.
NEWTON, MA (Oct. 08, 2010) — Today, COMSOL unveiled a pre-release of its market-leading multiphysics modeling and simulation environment, COMSOL Multiphysics version 4.1. Evaluation licenses were distributed to attendees and members of the media present at the sixth annual COMSOL Conference currently being held in Boston. Productivity stands out as the major theme in version 4.1. This new release builds on the breakthroughs in usability introduced in all-new version 4 architecture and offers dozens of practical features that make the modeling and simulation process more productive.
"Version 4.1 will make users instantly more productive. With the addition of Copy/Paste and duplication features the model tree can be expanded and customized in record time. This really opens the way for users to work efficiently rather than unnecessarily repeating tasks," comments VP of Product Management Bjorn Sjodin.
Modeling setup intuitive to manage
Major updates to the interactive, tree-structured Model Builder in version 4.1 make the modeling process more intuitive to manage. Of particular note, users can now copy and paste nodes within the Model Builder – a huge time-savings that avoids repeated sequences of commands. Now with a single click of a button, users can duplicate selected nodes as functions, geometry selections, plot settings and visualization effects, or they can use duplicated nodes to create new images, to study the steps that control solver settings and analysis type, or prepare data for export. Additionally, the Model Builder and Settings window offers new Undo/Redo functionality for added convenience in operating the software.
Faster simulation results
Several new capabilities in version 4.1 boost productivity by delivering accurate simulation results more quickly than ever before. The all-new physics-controlled meshing enables users to let the software do the time-consuming mesh- creation process. Currently implemented in the CFD and Plasma physics interfaces COMSOL now automatically specifies the mesh based on the physics in the model. For example, the fluid flow interfaces use this feature to create a fine mesh throughout the flow region while simultaneously creating boundary layer meshes on no-slip boundaries. The resulting mesh has the added benefit of being optimized for accuracy, delivering precision to fluid flow applications.
COMSOL Multiphysics version 4.1 also introduces robust simulation job management tools. The automatic save and recovery of models during solver operations ensures that an interrupted simulation job can be recovered. COMSOL stores simulation data on file throughout the computation of the solution. In case of a power outage or any other unpredictable event, the data can be reloaded and simulation can continue from the point it was stopped. This is extremely reassuring to users running large models where the simulation can last days. Also, at any time during a simulation, users can pause and continue jobs easily.
In keeping with its tradition of transparency, COMSOL 4.1 also features display of equations for physics interfaces so that users always know precisely which mathematical model their simulation is running. Geometry creation tools also add a mathematical bend by allowing for parametric definitions of curves. Any profile can be swept along a parametric curve.
Practical tools make simulation results readily understandable
Version 4.1 introduces a suite of new practical tools that make simulation results easier to understand more quickly. Time-dependent simulations can now be analyzed using frequency-domain transformation using FFT for computing frequency spectra from. Polar plots have been added to display graphs in polar coordinates specified by radius and angle – a feature is commonly used to present the radiation pattern from antennas. Users will also benefit from predefined operations for computing the maximum, minimum, average, or integral of the values of a quantity in a point over time for a time-dependent model.
"The handling of simulation results has also taken a step forward with this release. Transient models in particular will benefit from the max, min, and average time-series operations as well as the fast Fourier transform to the frequency domain. So from beginning to end this is a release that enhances productivity," concludes COMSOL's Sjodin.
Version 4.1 Highlights
• Quick model set up with Copy/Paste and duplication of selected nodes in the Model Tree; for example, functions, selections, study steps, plot groups and plots, and images and data for export
• Undo/Redo of operations in the Model Builder and the Settings window
• Automatic save and recovery of models during solver operations
• Up-front display of equations in physics interfaces, giving insight into the specific mathematical model being solved
• Expanded CAD tool now includes 3D helix predefined geometric primitive
• Parametric curves in 2D and 3D
• Geometry sweep in 3D based on parametric curves
• Resume interrupted solvers by right-clicking on the study or solver and selecting Continue
• Polar plots that display graphs in polar coordinates specified by radius and angle
• Contour labels for a clear presentation of contour plots
• The AC/DC Module now offers electric currents in porous media
• The Batteries and Fuel Cells Module has a new physics interface for lead acid battery modeling
• The CFD Module now comes with a new Spalart-Allmaras turbulence model
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The U.S. Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean is continually searching for new ways to better engage with a local community spread across seven different countries: Barbados, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, and Dominica. Social media forums, such as Facebook and Twitter, are popular in the Caribbean, particularly among teenagers and young adults. These platforms provide a great starting point for discussion, but real engagement is multi-faceted and involves feedback and dialogue.
In September 2011, the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean launched a six-week focus on urban culture that relied largely upon Facebook to promote embassy events and to host activities online. The most successful of our online activities was the Urban Visions video contest. With this contest, we asked our fans literally to show us their perspectives on urban culture through video.
Embassy staff selected three finalists. James Marcelle's video, set to upbeat hip-hop music, followed his fellow students at St. Mary's College as they explored urban culture in St. Lucia. The other two finalists, Mikul Elcock and Andre Phillips, outlined aspects of the skateboarding culture in Barbados. We linked the three finalists' videos on our Facebook page, and our fans selected the winner by "liking" their favorites.
Competition was fierce, with two of the three videos immediately attracted large numbers of "likes." Mikul's video rallied strongly at the end, as he rounded up his supporters among Barbados's skateboarding community. With 645 "likes," Mikul's video edged out the second place video's 606 to win the contest.
PAS designed the Urban Visions video contest as a method of connecting with youth across Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. Throughout the contest, we were excited to see new fans join us every day and immediately contribute to the chorus of comments about each video. We judged the success of Urban Visions not only by the intense online interaction the voting generated, but also by the hundreds of new fans it attracted to the Embassy's online community. Urban Visions and other content related to urban culture spiked interaction on our Facebook page by 80 percent, expanding our audience for future discussions. We will continue to find innovative ways of actively engaging with our audience, and encourage our new friends to continue to follow us and to speak up as we create even more ways to become involved online.


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Eidos just released a new trailer for Just Cause 2, which blends cinematic action with some impressive gameplay.
This game's packing some attitude, dammit. It doesn't really care that opening a parachute 10 feet from the ground probably wouldn't work in real life. It does in real Just Cause 2. Now excuse me while I step off this building, I have a car to catch. Huh-huh, get it?
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Back when Anne Hathaway was cast as Catwoman in Dark Knight Rises, there was a lot of hemming and hawing over whether or not she'd be able to pull off the beloved comic book role. Inexplicably (to me, at least), people have some harsh opinions about Anne, despite the fact that she seems to be, at worst, a perfectly competent actress and a pleasant, intelligent person in interviews. Even I was worried about Anne's Dark Knight potential, though - Catwoman is my favorite comic book character of all time, and Anne seemed too nice to achieve the darkness and edge necessary to make her come alive.
When I saw the movie on opening weekend, though, I was pleasantly surprised; Hathaway's was one of the best performances of the film, and I found her totally believable in the role, much to my own surprise. My affection renewed, now seems like as good a time as ever to take a closer look at Anne's fashion choices, and in particular, her bags. Join me after the jump for The Many Bags of Anne Hathaway.
Let's start way back when Anne was still dating that crazy Italian dude who screwed her over and got deported. (If anything, I would think that whole fiasco would make women everywhere sympathetic toward her!) Raffaello was always in a suit, no matter what, and Anne's own personal style reflected some of that formality during her years with him. What's better for that look than a Chanel Classic Flap Bag? Nothing.
This Anya Hindmarch Lautner Day Bag also makes for a traditional accompaniment to the wool-overcoat-and-tights look. Shop Anya Hindmarch via Net-a-Porter.
Even during her relationship with Raffaello, though, Anne's preference for the casual, easy style she has today came through from time to time. Hathaway's jeans, t-shirt and inexpensive Devi Kroell for Target Python Print Tote make a sharp contrast to his pinstripe suit in this photo.
A rare photo of Raffaello, sans suit! I'm definitely more interested in Anne's lovely, plush black leather Miu Miu Coffer Shoulder Bag than anything else in this photo, though. Grab your own Coffer for $1595 via Saks.
In the collections of almost every celeb we've profiled on PurseBlog, there's one bag that seems like a complete non sequitur to the star's other bag choices. In Anne's case, it's this neon blue Chanel Quilted Nylon Bowler.
When examining a notable star's handbag wardrobe, it's also important to consider existing endorsements. Anne is the face of Tod's, so it's naturally to see her carrying a Tod's 24H Shopping Grande Bag at the airport (and with her current boyfriend - not more suit dude). Pick up your own via MyTheresa for $1551.
Here's Anne doing her Tod's thing again, this time with a Tod's D-Styling Bauletto Bag. MyTheresa has the same bag for $1833.
Do the bags that Anne carries in movies count? On the set of Bride Wars, Hathaway carried a Coach Gigi Leather Tote. Shop Coach via Coach.com.
These days, Anne seems to prefer a shoulder bag with a long strap, a la this Prada Convertible Tote. Pick up a similar Prada tote for $2125 via Bluefly.
For a harder-to-identify option, Anne chose the Viktor & Rolf Just In Case Bag. Don't let the corner caps fool you - it's not Alexander Wang! Back when it was available, this bag retailed for $1070 via ShopBop.
For a little color, Hathaway chose the Salvatore Ferragamo Gathered Leather Hobo. Shop Ferragamo via Neiman Marcus.
That's not to say that Anne can't do tailored bags, of course - her black Ralph Lauren Ricky Bag is beautiful. Pick up your own via Ralph Lauren for $3950.
Hathaway is one of many leather-wearing celebs that likes the Stella McCartney Falabella Bag enough to go vegan for a day. Pick up your own for $1195 via Net-a-Porter.
Remember what I said a little while ago about that blue Chanel bag being Anne's non sequitur piece? Well, it might be this metal mesh Paco Rabanne Chain Link Bag. The half-metal, half-leather version can be had for $1396 via MyTheresa.
Where many of us are probably most used to seeing Anne, though, is on the red carpet, where her handbag choices are just as interesting. This larger-than-an-evening-bag Jimmy Choo Chandra Clutch is a nice choice for a short premiere ensemble. Get a similar version via Net-a-Porter for $1250. (Also: Hey there, Jake Gyllenhaal.)
What to carry with a heavily detailed Alexander McQueen frock? An Alexander McQueen Skull Clutch, naturally. Shop a full range of McQueen's Skull Clutches at Net-a-Porter.
Forget the Christian Louboutin Maykimay Clutch; I can't get over how utterly lovely Anne looks in this ensemble. (Okay, maybe don't forget the clutch.) You can get your own sparkly little Louboutin evening bag for $2695 via Barneys.
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Enhanced Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon (BDB)
by Brown, Francis, Driver, Samuel Rolles, Briggs, Charles Augustus•
Clarendon Press 1977
The Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon is an essential reference work for serious Old Testament study. This lexicon (dictionary) provides not only the English equivalents for Hebrew words, but also relates various meanings to specific passages in the OT. The Logos electronic version of BDB is a very special product and unquestionably the most useful version of BDB ever released.
The text has been fully corrected and updated with all changes noted in the addenda et. corrigenda in the print edition. This book represents maximum complexity in minimum pages. The number of Bible links, cross references, popups and jumps far exceeds the average Bible reference book.
For the serious language scholar, the Logos edition of BDB provides "word linking" (from the actual Hebrew and Greek character set) to and from Hebrew and Greek texts and other lexicons. In addition, it provides comprehensive linking through Strong's Numbers, GK numbers and TWOT making this work totally accessible to the English Bible student.
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- Title: Enhanced Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon
- Authors: Francis Brown, Samuel Rolles Driver, and Charles Augustus Briggs
- Publisher: Clarendon Press
- Publication Date: 1906


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Yet ANOTHER aliyah blog -- but one I hope that will be source of hope for myself and inspiration for others.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
I was framed!
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Rachel: Please be VERY careful about adding Tylenol, especially if it's already in another medication.ReplyDelete
As you seem to be aware, too much Tylenol can permanently and irrevocably damage one's liver (yet people unfortunately think of it as the "safe" OTC medication). And it's often included in other medications, so teh amount is hard to judge.
In any event, it's difficult to figure out a safe maximum dose for a particular person.
They say that, for "the average healthy adult" (male, female? What size? How healthy? Anyone want to risk their liver on guessing?) the maximum TOTAL dose of acetaminophen -- i.e., including other meds it's in -- over a 24 hour period is four grams (4000 mg) or eight extra-strength pills. That's cut in half for someone who drinks alcohol -- so what happens if you're taking other pain meds like opiods?
In short: the less you add Tylenol to whatever meds they're giving you with Tylenol already added, the better.
One can recover from a bleeding ulcer caused by taking too much aspirin. But liver damage from Tylenol can be fatal.
Hi Tamar, your concern is appreciated. I had a conversation with a good friend of mine who is a pharmacist. She told me, TAKE THE OPTALGIN and do not worry about it. It it NOT dangerous. And yes, I am fully aware that Tylenol is dangerous if too much is taken as it can cause irreparable liver damage. Thank you again!ReplyDelete
Your memory is accurate regarding the recovery room episode (where I gave you the "OK" sign with my fingers and smiled). Your surgeons were quite concerned at your shivering and ordered thick heated blankets "Not thin cotton like she has. Thick heated blankets! NOW!" for you, but perhaps you were then too much under the anesthesia to remember. I knew you were fine when you conversed sensibly with me and later expressed a desire to eat. The nurses in recovery and on your unit were outstandingly thoughtful of your communicative needs. They pantomimed and spoke loudly for you. A few of them wrote notes on a clip board to ask if you have drug sensitivities, if you need/want something etc. Remember how I showed you how to compensate for the busted safe? I placed your personal items in the cute, empty and clean paper bag which came with the meal i'd bought for you at Yashpro Center. I camouflaged the personal items with new napkins and a magazine. Um, one caveat: I'm no fan of Optalgin. If you can take something else, do. I see the above friendly warning about Tylenol, so please review some user-friendly painkillers with your medical team please please please.ReplyDelete
Thanks Yocheved. Having you there with me made a huge difference for me. It made me feel safer, supported, and cared for. And yes, I agree, I felt that I was treated with utmost respect and care. There were a few times during my stay (after you left) in which I felt that there was some lack of coordination or communication between nurses, doctors, and myself but they were minimal. I do remember your creative "camouflage" of my items and it was thoughtful. With regard to the blankets I remember you telling me about that but I have no memory of it. It is interesting that on Sunday at about 5 PM, Dr. Goldman came to see me and I started having chills while he was there. I seem to be having chills about once a day -- It is how my body responds to trauma. When I started having chills while Dr. Goldman was there he was very concerned about that. He thought I might have a fever but I knew that I did not and I told him this is how my body copes with trauma. I am now spending whole days in pain (albeit somewhat reduced by the painkillers) and the chills are, to my mind, normal response. This is absolutely the MOST traumatic experience my body has undergone. With regard to the Optalgin, given that I am not having any nasty side effects of using it and that I have been reassured by three doctors and a pharmacist that it is fine, I am going to continue to take it. There are very few non NSAID options out there and all (including Tylenol and Optalgin) have their own set of issues. I have also been told that I should be okay with taking a second dose of Percocet - I can space them 6 hours apart. If I am in pain then I have no inclination to move about. But if I am not in so much pain, then I will be more inclined to move about and that activity is conducive to my healing.ReplyDeleteReplies
Chills and/or trembling are the body's built-in coping mechanisms for releasing physical and/or mental stress. It does not make sense to order someone to "Calm down! Stop shaking! It's not that bad!" That cruelty negates the very real conscious or subconscious sense of trauma for the affected person. When you tremble or shiver, ask yourself to find the calmest part of your being. It can be physical or emotional, spiritual, mental: Whatever the answer is, it is correct. Cling to the calmest part with sheer willpower/choice. Ask it to spread around you. Let the healing work on its own clock. By permitting yourself to heal with permission and gentle coaxing instead of feeling forced (e.g., being ordered to "Heal or else I'll give you something to heal from and you won't like it!"), your body's natural healing mechanisms will work rather flawlessly.Delete
I agree wholeheartedly that this is what chills are about which is why I do not get worried about it. I just recognize that my body is having a response to some trauma, or stress and I just let it go. In fact, twice today, I experienced this. Dr. Goldman was not telling me to calm down. He was just expressing concern that I might have a fever since chills are sometimes associated with that. I assured him that I did not have a fever and that this was just my body's response to trauma. He let it go and was fine with that response. I read something interesting about him. He is engaged in a study of pain management in children following surgery. It is nice that he considers pain management within the realm of his work. Many physicians that specialize do not reach out to try and capture a more "wholistic" approach. I have felt that he is in touch with most if not all aspects of my recovery.ReplyDelete


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