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Super Meat Boy entering Super Meat World
Super Meat Boy PC's long-awaited level editor is only "days away," and will launch on Steam alongside a portal named Super Meat World.
The Steam edition of delightfully cruel indie platformer Super Meat Boy is soon to receive its long-awaited level editor and an online portal for user-created levels named Super Meat World.
Developer Team Meat explained over a series of Twitter messages that Super Meat World is "an automated level portal where you can play single levels people upload as well as full chapters we feature." User-created levels will have "difficulty and fun factor ratings to weed out the crap."
Super Meat World will launch with over 200 levels and at least five chapters, as well as the option to play a randomly-generated chapter of highly-rated user levels.
Team Meat noted that Super Meat World will launch "very soon," and may be "days away even."
Unfortunately, "for now" Super Meat World will only be available to owners of the Steam edition. Asked whether Direct2Drive customers would receive it, Team Meat replied, "probably not for a while (or at least not till they pay us)."
The developer also says that development on the Mac edition of Super Meat Boy will begin "after Super Meat World is 100% functional." The Mac port will be a Steamplay title, meaning all who own the PC edition on Steam will receive it automatically.
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PAREXEL AND NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE ESTABLISH PROGRAM IN SINGAPORE TO MEET INCREASING DEMAND IN ASIA FOR CLINICAL RESEARCH TALENT - PAREXEL partners with the National University of Singapore Academy of GxP Excellence (NUSAGE) to deliver a world-
Boston, MA, October 10, 2011—PAREXEL Academy, a leading provider of education and professional training for the biopharmaceutical industry in the field of clinical research, which is operated by PAREXEL International Corporation (NASDAQ: PRXL), a leading global biopharmaceutical services provider, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the National University of Singapore (NUS), through its National University of Singapore Academy of GxP Excellence (NUSAGE), to offer an academic program in Singapore to help meet the increasing demand for talent in the field of clinical research in the Asia region. This demand is being driven by the growing complexity and globalization of biopharmaceutical research and development.
According to Dr. Albert Siu, Vice President, Learning and Development, PAREXEL International, "The Academy's location in Singapore provides students with access to a significant business center for the Asia/Pacific region, and supports regional growth in the clinical development field. These graduates will be empowered with the proper education to make a difference in the delivery of innovative new treatments to patients."
"We recognize NUS is among the world's leading universities with a globally-oriented focus and the ability to provide distinctive expertise and insights related to Asia. We expect our alliance with NUSAGE will deliver a world-class academic program focused on global best practices and the latest advances in the industry," said Dr. Siu.
"NUSAGE is pleased to partner with PAREXEL in this timely initiative to equip clinical development professionals with critical skills to effectively and efficiently translate research from the laboratory into clinical studies, and ultimately to bring significant life-saving treatments to patients in Asia and around the world," said Associate Professor Chan Sui Yung, Head of the Department of Pharmacy, NUS.
"For biomedical sciences companies looking to succeed in the rapidly-emerging Asian biopharmaceutical industry, Singapore offers a vantage point in Asia from which they can develop the requisite international and multidisciplinary talent to support their growth. The establishment of the first PAREXEL Academy in Asia, in Singapore, underscores the importance of developing talent in a diverse Asian clinical environment," said Mr. Kevin Lai, Deputy Director Biomedical Sciences, Singapore Economic Development Board.
Offering professional training and education since 2001, PAREXEL Academy, based in Berlin, Germany, provides postgraduate courses for clinical research associates, study nurses, and study coordinators. Training courses are also provided for investigators with special emphasis on conducting clinical trials in accordance with International Conference on Harmonization-Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP) standards. For more information about PAREXEL Academy visit: http://www.PAREXEL-akademie.de/english/.
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About National University of Singapore (NUS)
A leading global university centred in Asia, the National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore's flagship university which offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.
NUS has 16 faculties and schools across three campuses. Over 36,000 students from 100 countries enrich the community with their diverse social and cultural perspectives.
NUS has three Research Centres of Excellence (RCE) and 21 university-level research institutes and centres. It is also a partner in Singapore's 5th RCE. NUS shares a close affiliation with 16 national-level research institutes and centres. Research activities are strategic and robust, and NUS is well-known for its research strengths in engineering, life sciences and biomedicine, social sciences and natural sciences. It also strives to create a supportive and innovative environment to promote creative enterprise within its community.
For more information, please visit www.nus.edu.sg
About NUSAGE
NUSAGE, established in March 2008, is the brainchild of the executives from the Economic Development Board of Singapore, the Pharmacy professors at the National University of Singapore and the senior executives of the pharmaceutical industry in Singapore and USA. NUSAGE has garnered strong support from major pharmaceutical and biological industry leaders as well as the government agencies in Singapore. It provides career entry and advancement pathways for PMETs (Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians) with degrees in health and basic sciences, engineering or relevant fields by equipping them with the specialized knowledge and advanced technical skills to join the strategic workforce to meet the evolving global regulatory standards. The "GxP excellence" mission of NUSAGE refers to establishing the best regulatory systems to ensure that medications, health products and services deliver safe, cost-effective, high quality and efficacious solutions to consumers everywhere. Visit http://www.nusage.nus.edu.sg for more information.
About PAREXEL International
PAREXEL International Corporation is a leading global bio/pharmaceutical services organization, providing a broad range of knowledge-based contract research, consulting, and medical communications services to the worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Committed to providing solutions that expedite time-to-market and peak-market penetration, PAREXEL has developed significant expertise across the development and commercialization continuum, from drug development and regulatory consulting to clinical pharmacology, clinical trials management, medical education and reimbursement. Perceptive Informatics, Inc., a subsidiary of PAREXEL, provides advanced technology solutions, including medical imaging, to facilitate the clinical development process. Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, PAREXEL operates in 71 locations throughout 52 countries around the world, and has approximately 10,550 employees. For more information about PAREXEL International visit www.PAREXEL.com.
This release contains "forward-looking" statements regarding future results and events, including, without limitation, statements regarding expected financial results, future growth and customer demand. For this purpose, any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," "appears," "estimates," "projects," "will," "would," "could," "should," "targets," and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this release involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual future results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements contained in this release. Important factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, risks associated with: actual operating performance; actual expense savings and other operating improvements resulting from recent and anticipated restructurings, including the anticipated restructuring charge of approximately $18 million over the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2011 as well as the first and second quarters of Fiscal Year 2012; the loss, modification, or delay of contracts which would, among other things, adversely impact the Company's recognition of revenue included in backlog; the Company's dependence on certain industries and clients; the Company's ability to win new business, manage growth and costs, and attract and retain employees; the Company's ability to complete additional acquisitions and to integrate newly acquired businesses or enter into new lines of business; the impact on the Company's business of government regulation of the drug, medical device and biotechnology industry; consolidation within the pharmaceutical industry and competition within the biopharmaceutical services industry; the potential for significant liability to clients and third parties; the potential adverse impact of health care reform; and the effects of exchange rate fluctuations and other international economic, political, and other risks. Such factors and others are discussed more fully in the section entitled "Risk Factors" of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 as filed with the SEC on August 26, 2011, which "Risk Factors" discussion is incorporated by reference in this press release. The Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the future. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's estimates or views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.
PAREXEL is a registered trademark of PAREXEL International Corporation, and Perceptive Informatics is a trademark of Perceptive Informatics, Inc. All other names or marks may be registered trademarks or trademarks of PAREXEL International Corporation, Perceptive Informatics, Inc. or their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.


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European Union finance ministers will try to finalise plans to put the European Central Bank in charge of supervising all euro zone banks on Tuesday, but divisions over how ECB oversight will work threaten to undermine one of Europe's boldest reforms.
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While leaders are agreed that creating a banking union is a sound idea, they cannot agree on how best to structure it, how far to go in unifying banking systems to share risk and how to prevent discrimination between euro- and non-euro countries.
With time running out to meet a pledge of completing the legal framework for banking union by the end of the year, Germany is sticking to its position that only big banks should come under the ECB's scrutiny, while Britain wants the ECB's influence curbed so that it does not restrict London's power.
Further complicating the debate is Sweden, a non-euro zone country that owns most of the banks in Finland, which uses the euro. Sweden is concerned that if the ECB is to have oversight of assets it owns, it must have some level of equal representation at the ECB.
And then there are non-eurozone countries that aim to join the currency in the years ahead, such as Poland and Hungary, which also want to make sure that they are not disadvantaged by the ECB taking a more powerful oversight of their banks.
France finds itself trying to bridge the differences and is pushing ministers to agree the first pillar of banking union - which involves making the ECB the supervisory authority - as soon as possible, in part to shore up its own banking system.
EU leaders hope that by setting up a single, powerful banking authority and later establishing a resolution fund for distressed banks, they will cut the link between indebted countries and their banking systems and start to right some of the wrongs that have exacerbated the debt crisis.
"Banking union is one of our priorities," French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici told the European Parliament during a hearing on Monday. "We must break the link between the financial crisis and the sovereign crisis. We are working on finishing this by the end of the year."
Germany, on the other hand, is concerned the project will morph into a scheme under which Berlin is left to foot the bill for banks too weak to survive on their own. And it is wary about directly recapitalising banks from the euro zone's rescue fund, which will be possible once banking union is up and running.
EU leaders agreed at a summit in October that they would have the framework of banking union agreed by year-end and the ECB would start to take over responsibility during the course of the year. But Germany is cautious on the pace.
Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said on Tuesday he could not be sure the legalities would be agreed by the end of the year and was doubtful whether troubled banks would be able to tap the euro zone rescue fund for help anytime soon.
"It's not as if you are looking at snow melting," Schaeuble said. "It is not going to go that quickly."
If finance ministers can reach an agreement on Tuesday, it might allow them to finalise the framework by a summit of EU leaders on Dec. 13-14, as long as the European Parliament also plays its part and gives its approval. Hitting the deadline would send a strong signal, but it remains a long-shot.
"We are close to a deal," said one EU diplomat close to the talks. "The remaining obstacles are political - it's about what Germany wants and what Britain wants."
One of the trickiest obstacles is how to ensure that any supervisory system involving the ECB - an institution set up to manage euro zone issues alone - does not discriminate against non-eurozone countries such as Sweden and Denmark.
Hungary is another challenging case -- around half of its lenders are owned by euro zone banks, meaning Budapest has a strong incentive to prevent the ECB taking decisions that could hurt its national financial system or sideline local lenders.
The ECB also has potential conflicts of its own to resolve. Its first responsibility is to monetary policy stability, but if it takes on the task of overseeing euro zone and possibly all EU banks as well, it must ensure there is no confusion or conflict of interest between the two mandates.
Another important reform, the introduction of stricter rules on banks' capital reserves in Europe, known as Basel III, is unlikely, however, to be finalised by ministers, delaying the new regime beyond a planned start on January 1 next year.


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There's a certain uneasy feeling you get when you watch Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo," which was released 56 years ago today.
The first in a series of posts where I attempt to dictate your personal tastes.
There's a certain uneasy feeling you get when you watch Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo," which was released 56 years ago today. Because you love Jimmy Stewart, who is George Bailey and Mr. Smith and Elwood P. Dowd, and all sorts of other all-American, utterly lovable cinematic icons. And as Scottie Ferguson, he's also the hero of "Vertigo," so you're supposed to root for him -- right?
That's where The Master's brilliance in casting Stewart comes in, not to mention Stewart's willingness to play against type after several decades of playing nice. In "Vertigo," we get to see Scottie become completely unhinged, starting right from the rooftop opening where he develops his paralyzing fear of heights. From there he treats his ex-fiancee shabbily, undresses a beautiful unconscious woman who he's followed around San Francisco but never actually met, and eventually degenerates into an almost pathological manipulator, ruthlessly shaping a woman into someone else almost against her will. Where have you gone, George Bailey?
Of course, the appeal of "Vertigo" goes far beyond Stewart's brave performance: It's also beautifully constructed, intertwining recurring themes -- like an elusive quest for "power and freedom" that eventually gives way to a need to return, again and again, to the places and moments that shaped us -- through meticulously framed sequences that harken back to other meticulously framed sequences. It's wildly cyclical and ingeniously framed, tied together by Bernard Hermann's mesmerizing, perfect score.
But beyond deeper meanings and bravura filmmaking -- Hitchcock literally invented the innovative dolly zoom technique that mimicked the vertigo effect -- just on a plot-and-performance level, the film was far ahead of its time for 1958. It starts off as run-of-the-mill detective story and ends up being a treatise on obsession, human frailty and how lost love can grip you like sudden death. Among an unbelievable body of work, it's Hitchock's masterpiece (and I'm sorry, Disney, but you only get to have one).
I've purposely avoided mentioning a lot of details -- spoiler alerts may seem silly for a 56-year-old movie, but I'm going to bet that it's just old and out-of-the-way enough that plenty of you haven't seen it. If that's the case, you're missing out on twisted, brilliant piece of filmmaking -- maybe the best ever, if you're to believe the 2012 Sight & Sound poll. I suggest you do yourself a favor and watch it right now.
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Global Series Returns With Seven Races, Including Two U.S. Stops in Dallas/Fort Worth and Las Vegas
Global Series Returns With Seven Races, Including Two U.S. Stops in Dallas/Fort Worth and Las Vegas
SANTA MONICA, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 8, 2013) - The Red Bull Air Race World Championship will be back in the skies beginning in February 2014 with a seven-race World Championship staged in six countries on three continents. Of the seven races, two will take place in the U.S. -- Dallas/Fort Worth at Texas Motor Speedway on September 6-7 and Las Vegas at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on October 11-12.
The world's fastest motorsport will be back with three former World Champions in the 12-pilot field after taking a three-year break to improve safety and reorganize. Created in 2003, Red Bull Air Race has been watched by millions of fans at 50 races, with the competitors racing in high-performance airplanes between 50 and 80 feet above the ground and navigating a challenging obstacle course of Air Gate pylons at speeds of up to 230 mph. Fans will be able to watch the entire seven-race 2014 Red Bull Air Race World Championship on Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2.
"We're delighted to announce that the new Red Bull Air Race World Championship will be launched on February 28th in Abu Dhabi (UAE)," said Erich Wolf, CEO Red Bull Air Race GmbH, at a news conference at in Malaysia on Tuesday morning. "The Red Bull Air Race is one of the most exciting sports the world has ever seen. We've all worked very hard over the last three years fine-tuning some of the safety aspects and bringing the sport to a new level. We never took our eye off the target and neither have these fantastic pilots or the great fans around the world. We can't wait to get back up in the air in February 2014."
For 2014, there will be a number of technical improvements to increase safety, including standard engines and propellers for all pilots, changes to the lightweight nylon pylon material (making it easier for them to burst apart if they are clipped by plane wings) and raising the height of the pylons that the pilots pass through from 65 feet to 80 feet. The high-G 270-degree "Quatro" turn through a set of four pylons used in previous years has been eliminated due to the exceedingly high g-force it exerts on the planes and pilots. The modus and rules have also been tightened to help prevent any pilots from exceeding the set limits.
Another safety feature and highlight is the new Challengers Cup competition that will be introduced in 2014. This stepping-stone competition will give new pilots valuable experience racing under less pressure on the day before the Red Bull Air Race. There will also be several training camps for the new pilots during the season for them to hone their skills.
Red Bull Air Race was started in 2003, with the first U.S. race taking place in Reno in 2004. Since then, the series has held nine races in the U.S., with stops in San Francisco, San Diego, Monument Valley, Detroit and New York. For the first time in the U.S., the series will feature both stops taking place in speedways, a departure from the past when events were held above water or undeveloped land. The new locations -- Texas Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Motor Speedway -- are a perfect fit for a motorsport featuring high performance machines and high adrenaline racing.
"I'm excited that there will be two races in the U.S., and I'm a native Texan -- from Corpus Christi -- so it's going to be cool racing in my home state, for sure," said Red Bull Air Race pilot Kirby Chambliss. "We'll be racing in the motor speedways in the two stops in the United States -- Texas and Las Vegas. We did that previously in Germany, and it's a really cool perspective from a spectator standpoint, because you're actually looking down on the airplanes as they race through the gates."
Reigning champion Paul Bonhomme of Britain, who won the last two world championships in 2009 and 2010, will be looking for an unprecedented third straight title in 2014. But he will be up against 2008 champion Hannes Arch of Austria and American Kirby Chambliss, who won the world title in 2004 and 2006. The rest of the pilots in the field include: Nigel Lamb (GBR), Matt Hall (AUS), Peter Besenyei (HUN), Nicolas Ivanoff (FRA), Michael Goulian (USA), Matthias Dolderer (GER), Yoshi Muroya (JPN), Pete McLeod (CAN) and Martin Sonka (CZE).
"We like doing things no one expects. I think the thing that will be so appealing to motorsports fans and gearheads is that this is a real competition," said Eddie Gossage, President, Texas Motor Speedway. "Red Bull Air Race is truly a head-to-head, nose-to-nose competition on the clock, where these pilots are running through the Air Gates to see who can turn in the best time."
"We tend to draw people who love high-performance vehicles, and certainly these airplanes are high-performance vehicles," Said Chris Powell, President and General Manager, Las Vegas Motor Speedway. "Yes, it's a bit of a new wrinkle for us at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to be staging air racing, but fans who love performance are very much going to love watching these planes race."
About The Red Bull Air Race World Championship
The Red Bull Air Race World Championship features the world's best race pilots in a pure motorsport competition that combines speed, precision and skill. Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, pilots navigate a low-level aerial track made up of air-filled pylons 80 feet high. There are several rules and safety changes compared to the last race three years ago, but one thing remains the same: The Red Bull Air Race is the most thrilling motorsports competition in the sky. More info at www.redbullairrace.com.
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'I reckon this might be it': plane crash horror
AN ADELAIDE woman said she was scared she would die when the plane in which she was a passenger crashed in Burma.
Anna Bartsch, 31, and her boyfriend Stuart Benson, 32, were among five Australians who survived the crash on Christmas Day, the ABC reported.
Two people died and 11 were injured when the Air Bagan Fokker 100 burst into flames in a rice paddy near Heho Airport.
Ms Bartsch told the ABC that flames burst out from the back of the plane and some of the doors would not open.
''That's when I definitely thought, 'I think we're going to die here. I can't see that all of these people are going to get out in time and we're sort of down the back and I reckon this might be it'.''
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said officials from the Australian embassy in Burma were helping five Australians who had been passengers on the flight that crashed.
''One Australian received medical attention for a minor back injury. The other four Australian passengers were not injured in the crash,'' it said.
''Two of the five Australian passengers are from South Australia, and the other three from Queensland.''
Burmese officials said two people died as a result of the crash, including a motorcyclist who was struck by the plane.
The crash occurred when the Fokker 100 jet attempted to land in heavy fog. Its tail broke and it burst into flames. The plane landed about three kilometres short of the airport.
The pilot and four foreigners - two Americans, a South Korean and a Briton - were among the injured.
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Yavapai County says it won't release autopsies, scene photos from 19 Ariz. firefighter deaths
PHOENIX – The Yavapai County attorney says autopsy reports and photos of the scene where 19 firefighters were killed in Arizona won't be released without a court order.
A letter sent to media organizations Monday says the records are being withheld under exemptions in Arizona public records law.
County Attorney Sheila Polk wrote that while the reports and photos are considered public records, the privacy interests of the firefighters' families override the public interest in their release. She was writing for the county sheriff and medical examiner, and the Maricopa County medical examiner, which performed the autopsies.
Numerous news agencies including The Associated Press have requested records regarding the June 30 deaths near Yarnell.
Media attorney David Bodney says courts have held autopsy reports to be public, and scene photos are also often released.


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This seems to be such an obvious idea for a thread so I apoligise to the moderators if I'm repeating someone else but I couldn't find an equviliant and I searched quite far back!
Come up with an idea for a game and then let us discuss it!
Nintendo and Sega have paired up on a couple of occasions recently to do Sonic and Mario Olympics however wouldn't it be better if they did a Mario vs Sonic the ultimate Patformer? A game where you play as both characters and compete gainst each other. That or something simular to the Crash and Spyro fusion games.


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Under Article 3.3 of the Kyoto Protocol, Parties decided that greenhouse gas removals and emissions through certain activities — namely, afforestation and reforestation since 1990 — are accounted for in meeting the Kyoto Protocol's emission targets. Conversely, emissions from deforestation activities will be subtracted from the amount of emissions that an Annex I Party may emit over its commitment period. Under Article 3.4 of the Kyoto Protocol, Parties could elect additional human-induced activities related to LULUCF, specifically, forest management, cropland management, grazing land management and revegetation, to be included in its accounting for the first commitment period.
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Consciously creating money, prosperity and abundance using metaphysical & spiritual principles such as the Law of Attraction is the focus of this blog. You'll find many great tips, articles, website links, radio talk show guests & personal experiences here. Visit The Isle Of Light online spiritual center and free monthly newsletter at http://www.theisleoflight.com. The Isle Of Light Internet radio talk show airs 24/7 on Live365 and is located at: http://www.live365.com/stations/avalon22.
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After years dedicating many years to corporate life, I decided to take an extended break to travel throughout Latin America. What started out as a five month trip has turned into over a year on the road with a little break in between to touch base with my roots in Adelaide, Australia. I adored living and volunteering in places such as Cusco, Peru and Puerto Lopez, Ecuador so I am now back in the Americas, travelling and volunteering once again and am excited to be sharing my experiences with others. I know Australia well, and have also travelled New Zealand, Europe, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. I just love discovering new places and learning how others live their lives. What a wonderful education travelling our world is!
Being the second largest Capital City in Australia, there is a whole lot to cover in just 3 days. To get amongst the action in the city, head Southbank and Fed Square and when you have had your fill, enjoy some recovery time at the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens. Just short distances out of town you will find St Kilda for a great day by the beach or Werribee Zoo in which you can expect more adventure than your typical zoo. Melbourne has long been heralded the fashion destination of Australia. Melbourne Fashion Festival in March is a main event, along with Spring Racing in October where the fashion is questionably more of the focus than the races themselves. It stands to reason then, that shopping is a big focus. You can find a multitude of shopping locations with vast ranges of clothing. If you are into your shopping, check out a few of the hot spots listed. To add to this, Melbourne is the café capital of Australia. Unique, individual cafes and restaurants are abundant in every part of the city and surrounding suburbs so make sure you get out and indulge. Check out our Melbourne Food Guide for a list of amazing cafes and restaurants.
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A short 20 minute walk from the city will have you arriving at the Melbourne Botanic Gardens, a lovely, relaxing escape for a morning or afternoon. Take a walk around and learn about Australian flora, then kick back on one of the many grassed areas and soak up the sun and fresh air. The lake is the centre piece of the park where you will also find The Terrace Café. Entry to the gardens is free so it makes for an inexpensive day out for the whole family.
One of the main hubs in Melbourne, Fed Square offers many cultural experiences. The Australian Centre for the Moving Image, which is in itself of architectural interest, has exhibitions and workshops from 9am daily. The Ian Potter Centre, dedicated to Australian Art displays historical pieces through to modern day and has a suite dedicated to Australian Indigenous artwork. With Public Art Exhibitions as well as street artist and musicians you will find plenty to hold your interest here. Take a load off for awhile and enjoy the big screen featuring movies, shows and information.
Stretching along the Southside of the Yarra River, Southbank is a must see and you will no doubt find yourself in the area for many reasons. A destination for fans of the arts, it is the home of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Arts Centre as well as the Concert Hall and Recital Centre. Eureka Tower is located here; it is the tallest residential building reaching over 300 metres and it offers amazing views of the city. It is also home to Southgate Shopping Centre and the Melbourne Casino along with a host of bars and restaurants.
It is worth your time to stop here to see the beautiful glass dome which is the largest of its kind in the world. However with 300 stores over 5 levels you may want to spend some time here! The food court and eateries will enable you a pause from shopping as well as a cinema if you really need a break. Melbourne Central is also home to Shot Tower, an impressive 9 story high tower with a museum.
'The Tan' has become iconic in Melbourne for those into outdoor training. A 3.8km stretch of tan coloured track surrounds the Botanic Gardens and you will see all sorts of people running, walking and making use of the surrounding grassed areas to keep fit. There are now several events that are held here such as the 'Go Tan' run for charity.
Unlike your typical zoo, Werribee is about wide open spaces for the animals to roam – in fact 225 hectares of open savannah. On Safari you can see rhinos, zebras and giraffes and along the walking trail, monkeys, gorillas, lions and cheetahs as well as native Australian animals. The park is beautifully maintained and you will enjoy leisurely strolling around. If you want to spend a little more time, there is even Slumber Safari – stay in a cabin over night and wake up to the savannah.
With over 900 stores, the serious shopper could really spend the whole day here. A wide variety of stores from boutiques boasting local designers, second hand stores as well as well-known Australian brands, it is a location for all tastes and budgets. Chapel Street is the obvious highlight of the Precinct but it also includes Commercial Road, South Yarra and Prahan which all have plenty to offer.
Since you are already at Chapel street you really can't leave without sampling the bars and restaurants and the Woods is a great place to start. Very special burgers, tapas, amazing deserts and a great drinks menu all set in a cosy setting. If you can't decide, the Chefs menu will make life easy. Or if you are up for something different, you can even design your own meatballs!
Take in the sea views of Port Phillip while walking along the boardwalk. Relax in the parks and gardens and enjoy a great selection of restaurants and bars plus a host of activities. St Kilda is certainly a must when visiting Melbourne. Only 20 minutes by tram from the city, it is a great escape for a half or full day. If you are feeling like a bit of adventure, fishing charters, jetboating, kitesurfing and skydiving can also be arranged and of course there is the infamous Luna Park to entertain the whole family.
The largest museum in the Southern hemisphere, boasting seven main galleries and a Touring Hall, this museum will even interest those who wouldn't normally visit a museum. Many of the exhibits are interactive and there is even a Childrens Gallery to keep the kids entertained. While you are here, it is worth spending some time in the Bunjilaka Indigenous Museum. This gallery celebrates Aboriginal Art and culture with changing exhibitions and is well worth the money especially if you have not yet experienced this important part of Australia's culture.
The 'Vic Market' – a boast a wonderful array of fresh produce as well as clothing and souvenirs – has been a landmark in Melbourne for the last century. Limited edition fashion, jewellery and crafts made by local designers can be found in eclectic displays. This is a great place to stock up on gifts and souvenirs if you want to take a piece of Australia home with you.
What would a trip to the beach be without sampling the daily catch! This bustling restaurant specialises in super fresh fish and seafood dishes in clay pots as the name suggests. Art installations and live music will keep you entertained and you can take a seat at the bar or the courtyard to enjoy a drink or two. Come in for lunch or dinner.


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suku_patel_22 wrote:Hello everyone,
This is my second post on this forum.
I initially started with a very small 37L tank, and had various fishes. However I always wanted a larger tank.
I finally decided to upgrade my setup.
Tank: Boyu EA 80. 32 x 16 x 22 inches (LxBxH). Its 148L, approx 40 gallons.
Filter: Boyu Overhead filter that came with tank, rated for 740L/hr and Eheim Classic 350 canister filter rated 620L/hr
Lights: Default lights with Boyu, 20wx2 tubes
Substrate: Ada La Plata 16Kg.
Decoration: A big driftwood, will add some lava rocks later
Background: Plain black
Planned fishes
14 Cardinal tetras
14 Bloodfin tetras
1 Albino(white) brislenose
4 Discus to be added later after few months after tank has settled
Need suggestions here
The plan is to set it up as a low tech planted tank. I don't want to overcrowd the tank with plants.
Currently I am having the table made for the tank. Once the table is ready, I will set up the tank with plants and let it to cycle for a week. I then plan to introduce the Cardinal tetras and brislenose followed by Bloodfin tetras after a week or two.
The table should be ready this weekend and i would be having it setup next week.
I will share pics as and when the setup process progresses.
Please give your views on my plan.
Update 1:
Table construction, wiring, house painting all done. The tank has been setup. Filter setup is pending.
What is that Construction sand or artificial sand you covered your substrate with


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Digital Music Forum: The Suits Talk DRM
"He was absolutely wrong!"
And off we go.The panel's topic of discussiong was "The State of the Digital Union," and revolved around DRM, licensing, ring tone sales and all the fun stuff that we typically make fun of record labels for.
The panel members were Sony BMG Senior Vice President Thomas Gewecke; RealNetworks Europe General Manager Gabriel Levy; Greg Scholl, CEO of The Orchard; Music Choice CEO David Del Beccaro; Ruckus Network CEO Mike Bebel, and GoFish CEO Michael Downing. For simplicity's sake, I'll just refer to the panelists by their affiliation.
The real issue at stake is whether DRM is going away, needs to be improved, or, as some argued, is fine the way it is. But the general consensus from all but one panel member is that Steve Jobs was just blowing smoke by talking anti-DRM. After all, Disney/Pixar don't distribute their content without DRM. "What if they did?" the moderator asks. "Everyone would short their stock," comes the reply.
There was no more discussion on that point. But is it true? Will the first DRM-free service be a "buy" or a "sell"? And if it is a sell, is that just a knee-jerk reaction from investors who don't know better, or will the first label that tries ditching DRM really be less profitable as a result? This is a crucial question...maybe THE crucial question. Sound off in the comments.
Anyway, Ruckus set the tone with his opening rebuttal to Steve Jobs, who "was absolutely wrong. The creators of DRM envision ubiquity and interoperability. It's interoperability that's the issue--DRM is fine, it works fine."
There's assent (almost) all around, as the various panelists agree that DRM is necessary. Sony BMG's Thomas Gewecke chimed in with: "We already DO support interoperability. This is a technology problem with a technology solution. DRM is about letting people do things."
Reeeaaally? What does a DRMed WMA let you do that an MP3 doesn't? The lone dissenter on the panel finally calls BS: It's The Orchard's Greg Scholl. "The idea that DRM gives us choice isn't right. DRM doesn't work."
That gets the chorus going, of course. But Scholl continues with his indie-vibe: "The economics of the business are never gonna be the way they were before. It's over."
The conversation then drifts over to the viability of ad-supported free music. Ruckus says his business is doing very well by opening up to college students. "These kids are used to getting music for free, and it's still free, we just wrap advertising around it."
He continues by talking about user feedback: "They accept the advertising, and appreciate the fact that they have a high-quality service that's legit."
The main problem with ad-supported listening is invasive ads. "You can't interrupt the listening experience with advertising. You can't force advertising down the throats of the listener. We contextually wrap advertising around the experience of music discovery and music consumption and it works."
Music Choice agrees, saying their ad-supported business is "very successful." He continues later with "The consumer is willing to put up with advertising, but there's a limit."
Next question: Why haven't subscription models caught on? Everyone on the panel at some point says that Rhapsody is a great service, so why aren't consumers going for it? [One word: iPod. And yet no one says it.]
"Rhapsody has the TiVo problem," says RealNetworks. "People need to use it to realize how cool a subscription model really is." He goes on to say that PlaysForSure didn't prove to be what Real hoped it to be, but they're really proud of the new Rhapsody DRM scheme, which lets the Rhapsody experience become portable.
Would an Apple subscription model make the idea more palatable? [um, yeah. One word: iPod] Music Choice says no way. Apple wouldn't be successful with subscriptions because there aren't enough people interested in subscribing to things in general. If I understand his argument right, that's what he was saying, but his comments are met with a lot of disagreement on the panel. And for good reason--what about the ideas behind Netflix, TiVo, and cable TV?
The next topic of discussion is variable pricing. Should consumers be paying the same amount for a recent hit as for a backcatalog album track?
Music Choice speaks first, saying fixed, 99-cent pricing is turning the industry upside down. There are tracks that could fetch more than 99 cents, but retailers can't charge more. Apple's 99 cent price is "ruining this business."
Music Choice speaks out again later when Real says DRM-free music "will happen, it's a question of when. We would welcome an environment where the majors make that decision to move forward."
Music Choice: "I don't think that should happen. The DRM rules should be liberalized, but the content needs to be protected. [Going DRM-free] would be a bad decision for the music industry.


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STANFORD G. ROSSStanford G. Ross served as Commissioner of Social Security in 1978-79. Currently a Washington attorney, he served in many high-ranking government positions including Chairman of the Advisory Council on Social Security and Chief General Counsel of the Department of Transportation.
It is important as we survey the past, however, not to lose sight of the problems as well as the successes. The successes are clear enough. We now have on the public side a virtually universal pension system in Social Security, a broad-based national supplemental security income system, health programs and other social programs. On the private side, we have a large private pension system that supplements Social Security, and widespread health care, life insurance, disability income, and other private welfare programs. The income security of our people has never been stronger.
However, we have also seen that as the public sector programs have expanded, they have contributed to major governmental problems today. We have a large deficit and we have an unjust tax code. Since income security programs make up almost 50 percent of the Federal budget, their contribution to the deficit and their participation in the solutions to the deficit problem must not be glossed over. Since we have an unjust tax system, enactment of comprehensive tax reform in the interests of fairness, simplicity and economic efficiency must take account of the major tax subsidization of private and individual income security measures. These are not easy issues but they are issues that must now be fully confronted.
As we turn our eyes from the past to the future, we must be careful not to re-fight the previous battles but to address the issues that given the changing character of our society are the keys to the future. I hope that we have fought and put behind us the battles over public versus private programs to provide income security. I think it is clear that at this point in time we need both strong public and private programs to address the income security needs of the Nation. There are major issues as to the appropriate roles of public and private programs, but it is important to see these programs as complementary and mutually reinforcing and acting in harmony rather than as antagonistic and in conflict with one another.
This brings me to what I see as a major national priority in the years ahead. I think we need to develop an explicit national income security policy that defines appropriate roles for both public and private sector programs. I would include in these programs not only public programs such as Social Security and supplemental security income but AFDC and Medicare and Medicaid and more particular social programs that protect the health of children, the welfare of the elderly, and the participation of the disabled in our society. We should not lose sight of the fact that the original Social Security Act of 1935 dealt holistically with all of these programs and one of the unfortunate aspects of the last 50 years has been the fragmentation of outlook which has tended to treat all of these programs separately. The consequence today is that the most vulnerable of the programs have received less favorable treatment than they might have had a comprehensive national policy been in place to provide a more consistent set of social values and realistic goals.
It is also important with respect to private programs that we improve their direction and regulation and that we maximize from the standpoint of fairness and economic efficiency the tax subsidization of these programs. It is important that in the private area we address issues such as coverage, portability, vesting, Social Security integration, defined benefit versus defined contribution plans, role of IRA's, form of distribution from plans and appropriate level of retirement income and retirement ages.
Finally, as we go forward it is important not only to develop a national income security policy that gives us a set of realistic social goals for the future, but that we improve and integrate the administration and implementation of our goals and programs. We need in both the Executive and Legislative Branches to make better provision for providing a politically coherent response to problems. The one thing we know is that as our society changes our programs must be adapted and the proper functioning of our political system is vital to sound adjustment.
If in the years ahead we properly develop a national income security policy, and if we have the political will to properly implement this policy, and if we cooperate as a Nation in carrying out this noble endeavor, when some 50 years from now we reach the 100th anniversary of Social Security, we will be able perhaps to see the second 50 years as being as successful as the first. Undoubtedly, there will be stresses and strains and times of intense problems, just as there have been in the last 50 years, but in the end progress will reign and the Nation will be well served by our efforts.


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The broker reads in the message.
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The broker determines the routing for the message.
The broker writes out the message.
The message is delivered from broker to consuming client.
The consuming client acknowledges receipt of the message (for reliability).
The broker processes client acknowledgment (for reliability).
The broker confirms that client acknowledgment has been processed.
Since these steps are sequential, any one of them can be a potential bottleneck in the delivery of messages from producing clients to consuming clients. Most of the steps depend on physical characteristics of the messaging system: network bandwidth, computer processing speeds, message service architecture, and so forth. Some, however, also depend on characteristics of the messaging application and the level of reliability it requires.
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Inspectors (as much as ten percent of the general population) are the true guardians of institutions. They are patient
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Cypressmyst replied to BakingQueen's topic in Super Sensitive PeopleMy Dearest Gemini I do beg to differ on this point. Soy Protein in Chicken Eggs The above is a link to a study on the Soy Protein being found in the egg yolks of chickens fed a soy based diet. If the Soy Protein can get there then it isn't that big of a stretch to think that the Gluten Protein could get there and I can tell you from personal experience with my own chickens that there is something to this. I feed them a grain/soy free diet and can eat as many of their eggs as I want without getting brain fogged or a stomach ache. I have a limit of 3 store bought (organic free range/cage free) eggs every few days otherwise. So if chickens are what they eat, and humans are what we eat, then why is it such a stretch to think that plants are what they eat? And if what they are eating is the gluten protein then... I also had a first hand experience with something similar in my tomato garden this year. I spread jalapeno juice at the base of the plants to keep the bunnies away. It worked wonderfully but to my surprise my cherry tomatoes had a spicey taste to them, at least the first few handfuls that I harvested. It was interesting and quite tasty. Let's make sure that we are keeping all of this science and logic based and not just in the realm of wishful thinking. Doing so does a disservice to the people of this forum and is a good way to keep people unnecessarily sick. Of course it is possible that the internet and my tastebuds are "all in my head."
I am glad to see that you got my meaning and it's relevance mushroom.
No placebo Darlin' just a life free of ingesting poison anymore. Welcome to the first 4 days of your beautiful life. And when you are at a good place and you notice even more things clear up please do tell others. Gluten Intolerance effects everyone in my estimation.
What Kind Of Oil/s Do You Cook With Most?
Cypressmyst replied to GFreeMO's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking TipsOlive oil and the occasional coconut oil. Soy is...well...do some research on it if you really want to know. In my opinion it isn't food, at least not the way we process it. It ends up being more like a chemical.
Hmm...I didn't realize there was a gluten free debate. Is this like the Climate Change debate where one side has facts and evidence and the other sticks their head in the sand and hums a Frank Sinatra tune? How very, very strange.
Considering Getting A Copper IUD
Cypressmyst replied to Cypressmyst's topic in PregnancyJust had it put in yesterday. Cramping is about half as bad as my worst period cramps. It wasn't pleasant by any means but it wasn't the end of the world either. Over in 5 minutes. I generally don't take my PAPs well and want to climb the ceiling when they are done. This is my first OB Gyn visit since going gluten free 11 months ago. My body is significantly less inflamed and on edge so that could contribute to the ease of the exam. It was a night and day difference there. Also I took 800 mg of ibruprofen 30 minutes prior and my doc gave me a prescription for misoprostol 200 mcg. Double the normal dose (ask your doc for it if you are having a PAP and can't stand them. It made a big difference. ) so be sure to recommend that to your doc too. I get better each passing hour with the cramping. I'll keep this thread updated for any who are interested as I go along. Thanks again!
Cypressmyst posted a topic in Coping with Celiac DiseaseMy Sister in law suffers from migraines, fibroids and cysts, and infertility issues among other things I'm sure . I know going gluten-free will help her and she is beginning to show interest in getting off her expensive migraine meds that don't work anyway. My hesitation is that she works as a waitress. I know with how sensitive I am that I would be constantly sick in that job. I worry the same will be true for her. Any advice? What do you do if you have a glutenous profession? Will she have to get out of that line of work like I think, or is there some other way? Just looking for some insight and feedback here. Thanks!
Yeah we aren't a fan of antibiotics either but you don't mess around with H-pylori. It is heinous to get rid of, round two of antibiotics and I'm not sure it did the job. Next is to call in the tactical nukes. I've had to cut out lots of nuts even though they are gluten-free certified. Doc thinks it is a mold issue as my reaction isn't the same as a glutening, I have general inflammation throughout my GI system and my cecum doesn't particularly hurt. It always hurts with glutenings. So we are switching up my probiotics to try to get more good guys in that can handle the little bits of mold on the nuts. Just goes to show that it may not always be gluten. For parasites I found out in December that I had H-pylori and Vibrio. Did a 2 week Prevpac antibiotic and it killed vibrio but not HP. Only weakened that. Then in March I did another 2 week course of some different antibiotics and I test this week to see if it worked. Hard to tell as my gut still hurts. This could be because of HP or just the left over holes. The treatment to heal my leaky gut started in December and consists of a bunch of supplements at varying levels and glutagenics powder to help build up my gut. But as I said until the infection is taken care of I can't really heal fully. I'd say it could take a good 6 more months of treatment past getting rid of HP. I also lived on pizza and Guinness. My poor body. Lets see: Chicken, beef, eggs, turkey bacon, salad with herbs, tomatoes, peppers, peas, carrots, celery, blue and blackberries, apples, oranges, pears, dates, black beans, potatoes, lentils, olive oil. Ok more like 20 not 15. I've been getting a bit better as I can have potatoes and lentils now without getting sick. That is new this week. Maybe just cutting them out for a while helps? Thank you for your kind words. I will definitely let this forum and others know my progress. And please you do too! We are all in this together!
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Cypressmyst replied to T.H.'s topic in Super Sensitive PeopleThat is wonderful! I know you have worked really, really hard at it! Did they check your leaky gut too? Is that healed up or just the villi at this point? You are an inspiration T.H!
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Cypressmyst replied to Victoria6102's topic in Teenagers & Young Adults OnlyHow do I deal? I educate and convert. I know you said you wish they would all get Celiacs...I have some good news for you then. Every human on Earth can not digest gluten. Celiac is simply one symptom of this problem. Other symptoms include: Hypo-Hyper thyroid Diabetes Menstrual Cramps, PMS <--------No these are not normal. We should not have these as women. Mine disappeared at the 9 month gluten-free mark. Infertility Cysts Fibroids Acne Skin rashes, eczema, rosacea, Dermatitis Herpetaformis Asthma Heart burn Migraines and Headaches Body/Muscle aches and twitches Depression, Bipolar, Schitzophrenia IBS Ulcerative Colitus Diverticulosis/itis Joint pain/ Arthritis Allergies to food and the environment Insomnia Night sweats Night terrors Sleep apnea Sleep walking ADHD, Aspergers Brain Fog Low Libido Rage Paranoia Nauseaus all the time. Lupus MS Parkinsons Really any autoimmune disorder Heart disease Cancer Slow healing Scoliosis Obesity I'm willing to bet your friends suffer from more than one of these things all thanks to our friend gluten. Been killing us for a long time now. But it is just in the last few decades that wheat was modified to be 50% gluten instead of 7% and it is in everything we eat, all day every day. We never get a break. As a result we have an explosion of chronic pain and disease. When people cut it out they see that they feel better and stay away from it. But understand that it also has an opioid effect on the brain. People are addicted to it like it is heroine. This explains the defensive reactions of your friends. Do your research and educate them. Try to have the same patience with them as you would a drug addict. Don't get preachy but realize that this is poison, not food, and you are doing the right thing by your body staying far away from it. F%#* Gluten!
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Cypressmyst replied to smc's topic in Friends and Loved Ones of CeliacsQuite simple. If they don't get it then they aren't in my life. I try to educate them at first, since gluten is a problem for everyone, this has worked out well so far. But if it didn't they would be booted for sure. Not worth it!
Yes. I am allergic to everything I eat now because my list has been widdled down over the years. My only hope is to heal up my gut which I am working on doing with my doctor. I had bacterial infections and parasites that needed to be taken care of and of course antibiotics cause leaky gut so until they are gone I can't even really start. It is very depressing, but my doc sees a light at the end of the tunnel for me so that keeps me going. Until then I just avoid the foods that cause the biggest acute reactions. I think I'm down to 15 things that I can eat now. *Hugs
I've taken two courses of various anti-biotics to get rid of H-pylori and I'm not sure the second course worked as of this moment. I'll find out in a few weeks. If not they have to send in the nukes. Thanks for the sympathy. It is no fun that is for sure. So you didn't have H-pylori, what was causing the stomach upset?
Could be a cross reactivity issue. I have it with Chocolate and I know Coffee is also common. Cross reactivity sets off some of the gluten symptoms but there is hope that if you heal your leaky gut you can have these things again without issue. I hope so. I miss my chocolate.
Yeah I'm not sure what the issue is. I have walnuts in Larabars and am ok with those, but maybe it is a volume thing? All I know is I'll be happy when my leaky gut is healed! My husband's is and he can go out to eat without a reaction to CC now, so that gives me some hope. Of course he doesn't have H-pylori poking holes in him like a sieve. That makes a difference in heal time I'm sure. Thanks IrishHeart, I am feeling better since cutting them. Sad...but better. I'm not saying that Nuts Online is bad or trying to deceive anyone. I just wanted to post it so that others are aware. I may certainly be an extreme case or have a nut allergy for sure.


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Many duped savers at Spanish lender Bankia are shunning a state-supervised compensation scheme in favor of expensive lawsuits, prolonging a mis-selling scandal and complicating efforts to restore faith in the banking system.
The disputes over mis-selling at Bankia and other nationalized banks have created a major headache for the government as it tries to take the next step in their rescue, imposing large losses on holders of junior debt.
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It set up the arbitration process to try to end daily protests by some of those debt holders - elderly savers who say they were mis-sold complex debt products as safe, high-interest deposit accounts.
But many people caught up in Bankia's rescue see it as a trick to stop them getting their money back.
"We are not going to enter the arbitration process because we think it's a swindle," said 66-year-old Carlos Peral at a recent protest outside a Bankia branch in a Madrid. All the demonstrators Reuters spoke to were seeking legal action.
Peral and his wife, both blind, have 80,000 euros ($103,300)of life savings tied up in Bankia preference shares, a form of hybrid debt due to be converted under the rescue by May 24 into ordinary shares worth around 38 percent less
The terms of its EU-funded 24.5 billion euro bailout require Bankia and its parent group BFA to raise 6.5 billion euros this way -- by converting debt into equity at a large discount.
Whether customers win misselling claims through the courts or through the state-sponsored scheme, the bank will have to find the money to compensate them, a factor not taken into account when its recapitalization was calculated.
"The arbitration process is not something positive for Bankia. The bank will have to settle those claims in cash," said a banker involved in Bankia's recapitalization.
Court cases drag out the issue for even longer. "You don't know when the legal cases will end, they could last years."
Bankia declined to say how many court cases had been lodged against it related to preference shares, but said it was much fewer than the number who had requested arbitration.
A bank spokesman said the compensation claims would be easily covered by parent group BFA and would not affect Bankia's capital. Preference share holders will have the market value of their shares deducted from any compensation package.
The mis-selling scandal is salt in the wound for Spaniards forced to put up with years of tax hikes and spending cuts to deal with the country's financial crisis.
A 2013 survey carried out by public relations agency Edelman found Spaniards the most unhappy worldwide with their banks, outstripping Ireland, Great Britain and Italy, all of which have suffered banking scandals in recent years.
Peral, one of 300,000 hybrid debt holders whose new shares are due to start trading on May 28, is deeply mistrustful: "The measures have been drawn up to trick people into making a claim which will then be rejected and they'll keep the money."
Bankia customers have until June 30 to file claims of mis-selling. Auditor KPMG determines the maximum amount that could be awarded to the claimant, who then signs an agreement which waives future legal action. A state arbitrator then determines the actual level of payout.
The legal route is more expensive as it includes lawyers' fees, but many preference share holders believe they have a better chance of getting more money back through the courts.
No arbitration case has yet paid out, but Bankia says successful claims should receive their money back, adjusted for interest. Lawyers were cashing in on the confusion surrounding the arbitration process, said a source close to the process.
"For the lawyers, the fact that there is a quick and free compensation process is very bad news," he said. "There is huge business for them in taking these cases to court."
The bank said that 44,316 people had so far applied for the arbitration process and it expected around 150,000 customers to turn to it in total.
The banker involved in the recapitalization said many may turn to arbitration after May 28 when the new shares start trading if their price dips because savers cash them in.
To determine eligibility for compensation, factors such as whether bank staff explained the risks of the product and the customer's investment history are taken into account.
On the street, confusion over the criteria reigned.
"To win the arbitration you have to have Alzheimer's, or be illiterate or on an extremely low income," said Raul Gomez, 60, who has 145,000 euros locked in preference shares, including a redundancy package from his former job as a supermarket manager.
"Going to court is the only way for me to get something back," he adds. He says that out of 52 court cases he knows of, 51 have been successful.
Legal firm V Abogados recently put on back-to-back presentations about the arbitration process at a Madrid hotel to packed audiences, where people clamored for advice.
"We've had around 2,000 people coming to our offices connected with this issue," says V Abogados lawyer Santiago Viciano. "Our switchboard has been blocked with people ringing in from all over Spain."
Most preference share holders have won their claims so far, he said, adding that he expected an avalanche of rulings through the courts after the summer.
The protesters just want their money. "We're not interested in the swap or the compensation," said Mariano Hernanez, a retired carpenter with 464,000 euros in preference shares.
"I'm 81 now, and I will keep fighting until I get all my money back." ($1 = 0.7775 euros)
(Editing by Philippa Fletcher)


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Whodeani111 needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 107 designs submitted by 35 freelance designers.
Over the past 3 - 6 months, there has been an explosion in interest in 'social search'... more specifically 'right now' search or 'real time' search.
In essence, Real Time search is where the search engine provides search results from what people are saying 'now' about a particular topic as opposed to what was archived by a major search engine yesterday, last week or last month.
I wish to develop a simple (to start with) search engine providing real time search results for Australian users.
Real Time Search
I require a simple design that will work a) alone, b) as the main feature of a search engine front page and c) a top a list of search results.
For context, this simple search engine is part of a broader search project (including the eventual development of a US based site.)
For now the site will be very basic and will feature real time search results using Twitter's API with a focus on results from Australian Tweeters.
Once that basic user experience has been nailed, we will then move to expanding search features and data sources.
- Preference for 'Real Time Search' logo to stand alone and not include the full URL (that is I want 'Real Time Search' as a logo... not 'realtimesearch.com.au' as a logo.
- Would like it to be colorful, warm and fun.
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FY04 Challenge America Access to the Arts
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, $40,000
To support ASO Around Georgia, a community partnership initiative. The tour will include performances and outreach activities as a means to cultivate meaningful partnerships with communities across the state.
Canton Symphony Orchestra, $15,000
To support the Community Heritage Celebration. A new work by composer Eric Gould, based on the history and diversity of the city's neighborhoods, will be created and presented with the involvement of school students and other community members.
Charlotte Symphony, $20,000
To support the Mill Community Project. Activities will include the creation and presentation of a new work for chamber orchestra by composer David Crowe, based on stories by local community members whose lives changed after the closing of a textile mill in McAdenville, North Carolina.
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, $25,000
To support a series of orchestra outreach programs throughout the Cincinnati metropolitan area and in northern Kentucky communities. The initiative will also offer concerts at reduced prices or free of charge.
Classical Symphony Orchestra, $10,000
To support free concerts by advanced student training orchestras. The Classical Symphony Orchestra, comprised of graduate and undergraduate college students, and the high school students of the Protege Philharmonic will perform concerts in the Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra (consortium), $40,000
To support a consortium performance tour to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Performances in six towns and cities will take place with tour coordination handled by the Dickinson County Council for the Arts.
Fairbanks Symphony, $5,000
To support an Alaskan tour by the Arctic Chamber Orchestra. As the touring ensemble of the Fairbanks Symphony, the chamber orchestra will perform in remote and underserved areas of Alaska.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, $25,000
To support a touring program in Texas and Oklahoma. Concerts and educational programs will take place in eight rural communities, reaching areas that have no professional symphony orchestras in close proximity.
Illinois Symphony Orchestra, $10,000
To support the Music in the Parks series. The free concerts will occur in three rural Illinois communities during the 2004 Labor Day weekend. The concerts will include special activities for children and will attracted an estimated audience of 7,000.
Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra, $10,000
To support concerts in rural and inner-city communities as well as educational concerts for children and families. Activities will include ensemble concerts for families; instrument "petting zoos" in schools, public parks, and businesses; and outreach concerts in rural Kentucky communities and inner-city Lexington.
Macon Symphony Orchestra, $10,000
To support performances of works by African-American composers in observance of Black History Month. The Macon Symphony, under the artistic leadership of music director Adrian Gnam, will perform concerts at the Grand Opera House and Ft. Valley State University.
The Nashville Symphony, $20,000
To support outreach concerts in rural areas of middle Tennessee. In partnership with local community organizations, the symphony will tour to diverse and underserved communities.
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, $20,000
To support "REACH," a statewide touring and educational outreach project. The orchestra's musicians will perform ensemble and orchestral repertoire in schools, libraries, hospitals, senior centers, and community centers throughout the state.
New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, $22,500
To support a statewide tour to small, rural, and underserved communities of New Mexico. The project also will offer educational activities in Albuquerque area schools.
Oregon Symphony, $20,000
To support the Community Music Partnership program. The orchestra will select an underserved, rural community to participate in a two-year outreach residency. Orchestra musicians will provide development for teachers, educational outreach for adults and students, and performances by the full orchestra.
The Philadelphia Orchestra (consortium), $50,000
To support Neighborhood Concerts, a consortium project with the Cooper Health System. The orchestra will perform free concerts and ancillary activities in Philadelphia and Camden, New Jersey, reaching underserved and non-traditional audiences in neighborhood venues through performances and educational outreach efforts.
The Phoenix Symphony (consortium), $25,000
To support One Nation, a consortium project of education programs for the local Native American community. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (aka the Salt River Community Schools) in Scottsdale will partner with the symphony to expand outreach efforts and increase the number of private music lessons offered.
Rhode Island Philharmonic, $15,000
To support Music for Our Schools, a performance project designed to introduce children to orchestral music. The educational outreach project will be supplemented with related curriculum materials and a Web site.
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, $25,000
To support Around the Town, an outreach project of community concerts for underserved and low-income residents. The orchestra will perform symphonic repertoire in six concerts located in neighborhood churches, community centers, and hospitals.
San Diego Symphony, $10,000
To support free outdoor summer concerts. The San Diego Symphony, under newly appointed music director Jahja Ling, will perform in numerous venues throughout San Diego County.
Seattle Symphony (consortium), $20,000
To support ACCESS, a consortium project of outreach performances and educational events for underserved communities. In partnership with the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, the orchestra will engage children and families in diverse neighborhoods of Seattle.
Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, $10,000
To support a concert tour to New York's North Country. The orchestra, under the direction of music director Daniel Hege, will perform concerts in rural and underserved communities.
Toledo Symphony, $10,000
To support concerts in rural and underserved communities of northwestern Ohio and Indiana. The orchestra will expand annual outreach efforts to the towns of Marion, Zanesville, and Celina, Ohio; and Wabash, Indiana.
Tucson Symphony Orchestra (consortium), $20,000
To support the Southern Arizona Residency, a consortium project with the Bisbee Council on the Arts and Humanities. The project will consist of an educational component and a public concert in five rural communities in southern Arizona.
Vermont Symphony Orchestra, $20,000
To support the Made in Vermont Music FestivalTour, a series of educational activities and community concert programs in underserved rural communities. The project will present children's programs in 10 communities, followed by family concerts in each location.
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, $15,000
To support a statewide tour to underserved rural communities. The orchestra, with music director Grant Cooper, will introduce orchestral music to new audiences throughout West Virginia.
Meet The Composer, $100,000
To support Creative Connections, a nationwide project that brings composers and audiences together around new musical works. The project will provide opportunities for composers to attend performances of their music and take part in pre- or post-concert discussions, open rehearsals, workshops, lecture-demonstrations, and interviews.