text: On Thu, 2004-05-20 at 20:26, Michael Huntingdon wrote: > At 01:23 PM 5/20/2004, Joe Landman wrote: > >On Thu, 2004-05-20 at 02:05, Michael Huntingdon wrote: > > > I've spent some time sifting through the attached numbers. Though not each > > > >Any paper that starts out praising spec as a "good" predictive benchmark > >is suspect. Benchmarking is difficult to do right, in large part > >because of deceptively simple scoring functions (time, frequency (not of > >the CPU, but number of iterations per unit time), ...). > Although SPEC was included among others, I didn't see where Martyn Guest > "praised" SPEC. Page 5: "One of the most useful indicators of CPU performance is provided by the SPEC ... benchmarks" Many folks would take issue with the exact utility of these benchmarks. At least he points out later in the document (page 6) some of the serious flaws in the benchmark. The problem is that he continues to use it as a valid scoring function. We can argue and debate over this, but the numbers are of highly dubious value at best. > > >Further, looking these over, I did not see much of a discussion (though > >it is implied by the use of certain compilers) of the effects of things > >like SSE2 in the P4, memory alignment, 32/64 bit > >compilation/optimization, use of tuned libraries where available... > >Given the sheer number of machines tested, it is unlikely that they used > >up to date compilers (latest gcc's are better than earlier gcc's for > >performance), or recompiled the binary for all the different platforms > >to run native. The ifc results seem to indicate that they used SSE2 on > >P4's but probably used plain old 32 bit code on Opterons. > > I wouldn't begin to speculate; however, would hope Daresbury Laboratory and > Martyn Guest were working to advance research, using the best technology > available for each platform. I didn't see anything in their mission > statement which leads me to think otherwise. No one is implying that they would do anything less than advance the state of knowledge. It is important to note that little information (I may have missed it, so please do point it out if you find it) exists on the use of the -m64 gcc compilation for Opterons (gets you a nice performance boost in many cases, and in a number of chemistry applications I have worked with), or the ACML libraries for high performance *GEMM operations on AMD, or the Altivec compilation/math libraries, or the SGI performance libraries, ... etc. That is, as I implied, it would be quite difficult for the lab to a) test all the machines, b) test all the machines optimally. In fact, they specifically indicate that they could not do so (see page 4) due to time constraints. While the information in here does appear to be useful (and I did not state otherwise), it does not constitute an exhaustive investigation of machine performance characteristics. It does appear to compare how well some programs ran on limited time loaner machines, donated hardware, etc. Which means the operative issue is to get results quickly and hope you can do some fast optimization. It would be dangerous to draw conclusions beyond the text which the authors specifically caution against. > > > lends itself to hp Itanium 2, there appears to be a very balanced trend. > > > >... in a specific set of operations relevant for specific classes of > >calculation. > > The tables cover a wide range of benchmarks specific to the interests of > those working in computational chemistry. With respect to this, the rx2600 > (Itanium 2 based) ranked among the top ten (with the exception of table 4 > where it was ranked #11). Averaged out, the tables reflect an overall > rating of 5.86 among the 400 platforms tested. My initial conclusion may > have been less than scientific, but I'll stay with it for now. Thats fine. You of course are entitled to your opinion. You asked a simple question as to why there is not more discussion of this in these and other circles. Well, other people are entitled to their opinions, and it appears the market is indeed deciding between competitors. Aside from this, "benchmarks" are problematic to do right, in a completely non-biased manner. These benchmarks are interesting, but there was not enough detail given of the systems for others to try to replicate the work. For example, which OS, specific compiler versions, patches were used? For the non-spec codes, which compilation options were used? For the chips with SIMD capability, was it used (P4, Opteron, G5)? How was memory laid out? Was any attention paid to processor affinity and related scheduling? Remember that using the ifc/efc compilers with the Itanium chips as well as the Pentium chips gives you a significant leg up in performance as compared to using the gcc system on similar architectures. Moreover, there is a performance penalty to be paid for not picking the compiler options carefully under gcc or ifc. > >Not everyone in HPC does matrix work, eigenvalue extraction, etc. Some > >of us do things like string/db searching (informatics). There, the > >numbers look quite different. > > My comments referenced numerically intensive research rather than I/O > intensive environments. I'm surprised 8GB of memory is enough to sustain > superior performance when searching very large data sets normally > associated with bio-informatics. 8GB is enough for some, not enough for others. Some projects I have worked on (http://www.sgi.com/newsroom/press_releases/2001/january/msi.html) have used a few processors and a little memory. Again, as indicated by many others (and myself), the only things that matter are your (the end users) tests, with real data. I am intrigued by Martyn's chemistry tests, and when I get a free moment, I will send a note about possibly including a more protein oriented set of tests into BBS (http://bioinformatics.org/bbs) v2 due out soon (yeah I know I keep saying that, but it is soon...) > > Ciao~ > Michael > > > >[... snip ...] > > > >-- > >Joseph Landman, Ph.D > >Scalable Informatics LLC, > >email: landman at scalableinformatics.com > >web : http://scalableinformatics.com > >phone: +1 734 612 4615 -- Joseph Landman, Ph.D Scalable Informatics LLC, email: landman at scalableinformatics.com web : http://scalableinformatics.com phone: +1 734 612 4615


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The blue chips edged higher, although were well off session highs, as traders digested better-than-expected results from JPMorgan and largely upbeat economic data.
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As of 3:22 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 22.1 points, or 0.18%, to 12,286, the S&P 500 gained 2.6 points, or 0.2%, to 1,317 and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 19.7 points, or 0.71%, to 2,764. The FOX 50 edged higher by 0.58 point to 927.
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) unveiled first-quarter profits of $1.28 a share, or $5.56 billion, on revenues of $25.8 billion, sending shares higher in early trading. Wall Street forecast the second largest U.S. bank to earn $1.16 for the quarter.
The bank benefited from strength in its credit card division, but "extraordinarily high losses" in its mortgage business somewhat offset the results, Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase chief executive officer, said in a release.
Many bank issues, such as Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), Citigroup (NYSE:C) and Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) initially traded sharply higher on hopes JPMorgan's earnings would bode well for the industry, but then pulled back considerably.
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Baylor Secures Commitment From Four-Star Center Dominic WoodsonPosted by Nate Kotisso on November 1st, 2012
Sigh, just another day on the recruiting trail for Scott Drew.
Earlier today, the Baylor coach received a verbal commitment from 2013 center Dominic Woodson. Woodson (a 4-star recruit according to Rivals and ESPN) attends famed Huntington Prep in West Virginia but is originally from Round Rock, Texas. There's no doubt distance played a role in his decision. He was down to Baylor and NC State, so having the chance to play at a still rising program just 90 minutes from his home seemed like an easy choice to make. The news was first reported by Evan Daniels of Scout.com
Woodson is the latest in a recent line of big men to commit to Scott Drew. This may be a reach but if Isaiah Austin, Cory Jefferson and Rico Gathers all decide to return to school next season along with Woodson, Ishmail Wainwright and Jonathan Motley coming in, the Bears could very well have the biggest and most talented set of big guys in America. "It's close to home, a great academic school and has a great coaching staff. And [there's] a chance to win a championship," Woodson told Scout.com.
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LEXINGTON, KY – They were just kids then, schoolboy amateurs brought together in the summer of 1972 to continue their nation's unblemished record in Olympic basketball. They are men now, husbands and fathers and even grandfathers, some who made a career in the sport, others who found success and struggle in other pursuits.
For the first time in 40 years – basically since their flight home from Munich with neither the gold medals they felt they deserved or the silver medals they refused to accept – all 12 members of the '72 U.S. men's Olympic basketball team were in the same room this weekend.
They came together for a 40th reunion organized by team captain Kenny Davis and longtime Kentucky sports journalist Billy Reed and, as often is the case at reunions, they reminisced, they laughed … and they dredged up the pain of a legacy denied.
"Last night was surreal," said Tom Burleson, 60, the 7-foot center from N.C. State. After razzing the Kentucky crowd with some Wolfpack antics, Burleson choked up when he spoke about the bonds between these players, forged by what they had endured to get to the brink of Olympic gold and by what they have gone through in living with the controversial loss ever since.


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Yale alumnus Neil Shen, founding and managing partner of Sequoia China and a prominent supporter of Yale School of Management, is the top venture capital investor on earth, according to Forbes magazine.
The magazine put Shen at the top of its 2018 Midas List, which ranks investors based on all exits (IPOs or acquisitions) above $200 million and private companies valued at $400 million or more over the last five years.
Ranked 11th on the Midas List last year, Shen's ascent to the top of the 2018 Midas List marks a milestone—the first time that a Chinese national has hit the top of the list.
Shen is a member of the Yale SOM Board of Advisors and the chair of the advisory committee of Yale Center Beijing. Under Shen's leadership, Sequoia China made early investments in the mobile internet field a decade ago, becoming one of the major investors of Toutiao, Meituan-Dianping, and Didi which are among the top 10 companies driving the 2018 Midas List. Sequoia China also invested successfully in Alibaba and JD.com, the dronemaker DJI, and the media company Sina, among other fast-growing companies.
"I would not be where I am today in terms of my career accomplishments and my entrepreneur endeavors if it wasn't for the education I received at Yale," Shen said. "I am also grateful to the leadership at Yale, especially to President (Peter) Salovey— his vision and strategic moves in setting up the Yale Beijing Center, along with his other China related efforts, will have a long lasting impact on Yale as well as in China."
A graduate of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, where he got a degree in applied mathematics, Shen received his master's degree from Yale University.
An active Yale graduate, Shen was a driving force behind the creation of Yale Center Beijing, a hub for the university's activities in China, in 2014. Since 2016, Sequoia China, Yale SOM, and Yale Center Beijing have collaborated on the Yale SOM-Sequoia Leadership Program, a one-year program for Sequoia China portfolio companies' CEOs and founders.
Last year, Shen made a substantial gift to support the creation of the Yale China Fund for Emotional Intelligence, to be housed at Yale Center Beijing.
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Missouri State University was founded in Springfield in 1905 as the Fourth District Normal School. The institution's primary purpose during its early years was the preparation of teachers for the public school systems in the southwest region of Missouri. The first name change came in 1919 when the school became Southwest Missouri State Teachers College, reflecting its regional mission. By the mid-1940s, the University had expanded its instructional program beyond teacher education to include the liberal arts and sciences; and as a consequence in 1945, the Missouri legislature authorized an official change in the institution's name to Southwest Missouri State College. As additional programs were implemented at the undergraduate level and with the development of graduate education, the University became an educationally diverse institution by 1972. Recognition of this further growth and development again resulted in an official change in name to Southwest Missouri State University. In 1995, Senate Bill 340 was signed into law, giving Missouri State University a statewide mission in public affairs. On the 100th anniversary of the founding of the University, in 2005, the name changed to Missouri State University. This name change identified the institution as a multipurpose, metropolitan university providing diverse instructional, research, and service programs.
Missouri State University-West Plains was established in 1963 as the West Plains Residence Center and has been a semiautonomous, two-year campus within the Missouri State University system since 1971. Consistent with the Missouri State-West Plains is a teaching and learning institution of higher education offering two-year associate degrees, certificates and a variety of continuing education courses as needed by the employers and citizens of the area.
The Missouri State University Mountain Grove Research Campus, originally established as the Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station by a legislative act in 1899, is the oldest identifiable segment of Missouri State University. Until 1974, it operated as a state agency under a board of trustees appointed by the Governor. As a result of the Omnibus State Reorganization Act of 1974, administrative responsibility of the Station was given to the Board of Governors of the University. In 2006, the Station was integrated into the Department of Agriculture in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences as part of a reorganization of the University. In 2009 the Department of Agriculture was renamed the William H. Darr School of Agriculture in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Darr. In 2016 the name changed to the William H. Darr College of Agriculture.
Missouri State Branch Campus, located at Liaoning Normal University in the People's Republic of China, offers a two-year Associate of Arts degree through the West Plains campus and a Bachelor of Science in General Business degree through the College of Business on the Springfield campus. The Branch Campus programs are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Today, the University functions as a multi-campus system that is integrated to address the needs of its constituents.
Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission in public affairs, whose purpose is to develop educated persons while achieving five goals: democratizing society, incubating new ideas, imagining Missouri's future, making Missouri's future, and modeling ethical and effective behavior. The University's identity is distinguished by its statewide mission in public affairs, requiring a campus-wide commitment to foster competence and responsibility in the common vocation of citizenship.
The academic experience is grounded in a general education curriculum which draws heavily from the liberal arts and sciences. This foundation provides the basis for mastery of disciplinary and professional studies. It also provides essential forums in which students develop the capacity to make well-informed, independent critical judgments about the cultures, values, and institutions in society.
The task of developing educated persons obligates the University to expand the store of human understanding through research, scholarship and creative endeavor, and drawing from that store of understanding, to provide service to the communities that support it. In all of its programs, the University uses the most effective methods of discovering and imparting knowledge and the appropriate use of technology in support of these activities.
The Missouri State University campuses are structured to address the special needs of the urban and rural populations they serve. Missouri State University-Springfield is a selective admissions, graduate level teaching and research institution. Missouri State University-West Plains is an open admissions campus serving seven counties in south central Missouri. Missouri State University-Mountain Grove serves Missouri's fruit industry through operation of the State Fruit Experiment Station. The China Branch Campus at Liaoning Normal University (LNU) operates in Dalian, China.
The University also operates various other special facilities, such as the Darr Agricultural Center in southwest Springfield, the Jordan Valley Innovation Center in downtown Springfield, the Bull Shoals Field Station near Forsyth, Baker's Acres and Observatory near Marshfield, the Missouri State University Graduate Center in Joplin. In addition, Missouri State has the operations and program offerings of one entire academic department, its Department of Defense and Strategic Studies, located near Washington, D.C. in Fairfax, Virginia.
The governing authority at Missouri State University is vested in the Board of Governors (Chapters 172 and 174, Missouri Revised Statutes). The Board of Governors of the University is the final appointing and approval authority.
Executive Administration - The current executive administrative organizational structure at Missouri State University is depicted in the Organizational Chart in 1.6. Departments are aligned under this structure and are given responsibility and authority as specified by the Board of Governors.
Administrative Responsibility - Policies and procedures relating to personnel administration of employees are applicable throughout the University in order to provide equitable treatment and consistent relationships with all employees. Departmental administrators and supervisors are responsible for adherence to University personnel policies and procedures in their respective departments, for providing direction and supervision, and for establishing standards of quality and quantity of work performance.
Office of Human Resources - The Office of Human Resources, under the Vice President for Administrative Services, provides various support services to all departments in order to attract, develop, and retain the human resources needed to support the University's teaching, research, and administrative functions. The Office administers certain employee-related programs, maintains personnel records, interprets University personnel policies and procedures, and carries out functional responsibilities related to the University's personnel programs, including: salary administration, applicant recruitment, referral and employment, employee development, orientation, benefits administration, and employee and labor relations activities.
In providing these services, the Office of Human Resources seeks to coordinate the personnel needs of the University with those of the employees. As a service-oriented unit, the Office of Human Resources is available to support departments in their administration of personnel programs and in their direct support of employees. The employee should make suitable arrangements with his/her department supervisor prior to leaving the work area to visit the Office of Human Resources
Staff Senate – The Staff Senate promotes and fosters the welfare and growth of University staff through a fact-finding, deliberative and consultative body of representatives which makes studies, reports, and recommendations to the administration on behalf of its constituency.
The twenty-seven (27) Senators represent all major occupational categories (except faculty) and include seven (7) divisional representatives at large, representing the President and each Vice Presidential unit. The Senate also includes one representative from Faculty Senate and one representative from Student Government Association as non-voting members. Employees are eligible to become Senators after serving one year at the University. The University encourages employees to attend Senate meetings when possible and participate in Senate membership activities. Supervisors should use student workers, forward phone calls and take other measures to allow as many employees as possible to attend and participate.
The Staff Senate meets the first Thursday of each month in Plaster Student Union. All Senate meetings are open to everyone, but staff members, in particular, are encouraged to attend. For agenda and other Senate information, visit the Staff Senate website or email firstname.lastname@example.com. For the West Plains campus, visit the West Plains Staff Advisory Council website or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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n. - A small vane or sail, used to keep the large sails of a smock windmill always in the direction of the wind. 2
n. - That which produces effects analogous to those of a fan, as in exciting a flame, etc.; that which inflames, heightens, or strengthens; as, it served as a fan to the flame of his passion. 2
n. - A quintain; -- from its form. 2
n. - To move as with a fan. 2
n. - To cool and refresh, by moving the air with a fan; to blow the air on the face of with a fan. 2
n. - To ventilate; to blow on; to affect by air put in motion. 2
n. - To winnow; to separate chaff from, and drive it away by a current of air; as, to fan wheat. 2
n. - To excite or stir up to activity, as a fan axcites a flame; to stimulate; as, this conduct fanned the excitement of the populace. 2
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I'm 26 years old. I currently have a 583 credit score due to late and no payments -- the result of a layoff. I'm back on my feet now, and will be receiving a small settlement. I owe on four accounts. The first card has a balance of $500, the second at $2,000, the third at $4,200 and the fourth at $2,200 (student loan). Based on my credit score, is it smart to settle my debt?
- Frank
Dear Frank,
The answer depends on your ultimate goal. If saving money is most important to you, a debt settlement is the way to go. On the other hand, if you would rather increase your credit rating, paying in full is better.
Your credit score is already low, so a settlement won't ding it as drastically as if it were high. However, paying less than you actually owe is considered a negative event. It indicates that you did not adhere to the original agreement, which creditors tend to find quite disagreeable. After all, when they lend money, they want it back. Not a little bit of it. All of it. Therefore, since credit scores exist to help them make accurate decisions about their customers, credit scores take settlements into consideration -- and your numbers will decline if you choose that route.
Another angle to explore, though, is moral obligation. If you want to do the right thing, paying everyone back according to what you initially promised is best. I always encourage people to look beyond what they can get away with. Did you sign a contract that said that you'd pay your bills according to certain terms? If so and you have the ability to honor it, that's what you should do.
Still want to settle? You may be able to do that. First determine if the account is in collections. Most original creditors won't bargain the balance down, but collection agencies that assume delinquent accounts can be more amenable. The reason is that they bought the debt for a lot less than it is worth. For example, the agency might have purchased that $2,000 account for $1,000. If you settle for $1,500, they still come out ahead. Sure they'd like the entire amount, but they're often happy to not make all those annoying, resource-sucking phone calls.
To introduce the idea, call the creditor and explain what you're willing and able to do. Be reasonable. If the account just passed into collections, they may hold out for more than if it has been lingering for years (especially if it's past the statute of limitations and they can no longer sue you). When you've negotiated an amount, send a letter with a summary of what you discussed, explaining that you will send a check that will cover the debt. Be clear that the money you send is to settle the debt for less than the balance and that they can't come after you for the remainder. Send it all certified mail, return receipt requested. Keep copies of all correspondence.
If none of the accounts are in collections yet, you'll have to contact the financial institutions directly. Read "Card card debt negotiation in 3 (not) easy steps" to find out what you can do and, more importantly, what steps you'll need to take. It's also important to remember that you'll be socked with income taxes on the amount of the forgiven debt. The Internal Revenue Service considers that amount as income, and if it's more than $600, expect to receive a 1099-C form on which it must be reported.
Assuming the collection agency or the banks accept your offer, mail the check. Check your credit report in about 30 days. The account that you settled should read as such, but that it's now at a zero balance.
Mind that student loans are another story. If you've defaulted, you've got to get back on track, and settling isn't usually an option. Paying is. So contact the lender, collector or guaranty agency that's holding it and say that you're ready to rehabilitate your student loan. Ask what they'll accept as monthly payments. While it's possible to pay very little, arranging that can be a major pain in the neck, so take their lead and maximize the amount you send, as long as it's within your budget. Once the default notation is removed from your report (in just under a year), your credit scores should rise.
Finally, if you want to add positive information to your credit reports so your scores will spike faster, use any card that you still have open for small purchases, but pay in time and in full. It's that simple.
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The writing-mode property enables text layout for non-Latin languages like Japanese and Arabic. Supported in IE since release 5.5, this property has been significantly updated in IE8. Our goals were threefold:
- To make its behavior more predictable for developers
- To align with relatively newer CSS concepts like shrink-to-fit sizing
- To further the CSS3 Text Layout module by providing the first implementation.
This post walks through the basics of the new implementation and the background you need to start experimenting. We're looking forward to your feedback!
The Basics – properties and values
The writing-mode property, as defined in CSS3 Text Layout, is a shorthand for the 'direction' and 'block-progression' properties. Direction can be thought of as the flow of characters on a line; 'block-progression' can be thought of as the direction of line flow. The following table (mostly borrowed from the spec) shows its eight possible values:
Common Usage:
Latin-based, Greek, Cyrillic writing systems (and many others)
Arabic, Hebrew writing systems
East Asian writing systems in vertical mode
Arabic script block quote embedded in East Asian vertical text
Mongolian script writing system
Arabic script block quote embedded in Mongolian script document
(Note that the last two rows refer to combinations that are currently undefined because they are not used by the world's scripts and languages. For completeness they are implemented in IE8.)
In understanding vertical text layout it is important to agree on terminology as the meaning of width and height can change based on context. We always refer to width and height as physical properties i.e. width is always horizontal and height is always vertical. In addition left, top, right and bottom are also considered physical.
The best way to understand writing-mode and vertical text layout is through examples. The simple scenarios below will help you understand sizing, overflow and tables.
Block dimensions
Vertical sizing algorithms swap width and height calculations, so the algorithm which was used for width in horizontal layout is now used for height in vertical layout.
Consider this example:
Here no widths and heights are specified for the two div elements; the first is parallel to the parent body, the second is orthogonal with writing-mode set to tb-lr.
Notice how the first div is as wide as the viewport and its height fits its content. This is as per the normal rules of CSS.
The sizing of the second div is exactly analogous with width and height swapped – the height is now the same as that of the viewport, and the width is sized to fit the content.
Note, viewport is used in this example, but if the body's height was specified then its value would be used to compute the auto height as expected. The reasoning behind this behavior is that the user can scroll to the vertical content (if the first horizontal div was very long) and then start scrolling horizontally while all content still fits the vertical landscape of the viewport.
This example becomes more interesting as one adds a second orthogonal div, this time with a relative size:
The second vertical div has width set to 50%; notice how its physical width is 50% of that of viewport (body).
Note that the last block appears below the previous one because the block flow of the parent (body) is top to bottom. It may be natural to assume that the writing-mode of an element affects the block progression of the element itself but that is not the case. Changing block progression on the body to LR would place the blocks side by side. However, if BODY was to overflow horizontally it would do so in the writing direction of its parent. In this case the HTML element which is LR-TB, thus, overflow will be to the right thus hiding the beginning of the content. This is a subtle yet very important point since most users would expect that the origin point (where the first letter of the content appears) will be visible regardless of overflow. The reason is that overflow to the left and top (assuming LR-TB direction) is not a scrollable and hence clip-able area (see next section).
Overflow in vertical layout
Handling overflow in vertical layout is still under debate. IE8 positions scrollbars according to the direction of overflow i.e. if content overflows to the left of the element then the vertical scrollbar will be on the left side.
Consider an example where a fixed-sized element has writing-mode:bt-rl and overflowing content.
Notice the position of the scrollbars and also their initial state. Since the start of the content is the physical bottom of the element, that is the initial position of the vertical scroller.
Another interesting case is when the element is too wide for the window, thus forcing viewport scrollbars:
The start of the text is off the screen and the user must scroll right to see it. In addition the vertical scroller is not accessible after the user has scrolled to the right. This may seem odd but it is the expected result as the direction of the parent (body) is LR-TB. When developing pages in mixed mode layout, consider the effects of overflow.
Vertical layout and tables
In the case of vertical tables, rows become vertical and columns become horizontal. Using the following mark-up…
<body writing-mode="??-??">
<td> 1 </td> <td> 2 </td> <td> 3 </td>
<td> 4 </td> <td> 5 </td> <td> 6 </td>
<td> 7 </td> <td> 8 </td> <td> 9 </td>
…these are the results in all eight modes:
Table sizing follows the same principle as box sizing: height and width calculations are swapped. The cell width / column width / table width calculation algorithms now use all height values. The cell height / row height / table height calculation algorithms now use all width values.
Padding, Margins and Percentage values
Most web authors who use CSS to design their web sites know that understanding margin collapsing takes time. This is why one of our goals while designing and implementing multiple writing directions was to limit any added complexity to margin collapsing logic. In essence, margin collapsing follows the same rules as in CSS 2.1 – 8.3.1. The only difference is that margins are collapsed in the direction of block-progression. The reason for that is that when an orthogonal change of direction (vertical inside of horizontal) occurs, the element changing direction becomes a Block Formatting Context. Hence, no margins of its nested elements (vertical ones) are collapsed with it. This is illustrated in the following example – note that none of nested blocks are collapsing their margins with the container (the dark-blue block) even thought the container has no borders.
Percentage values for padding and margins are computed based on the logical width. That is, the computed value of width if parent element is in horizontal or computed value of height if parent element is in vertical block-progression.
Thanks for reading. We will be following the comments for feedback and look forward to hearing from you.
Saloni Mira Rai – Program Manager and
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On a January night in Portland, Quincy Wynn pulled up to a crosswalk He was waiting for pedestrians to cross the street so he could make a right turn on red, but he thought one of them was moving too slowly. He yelled at Josiah Kuehl, a 15-year-old high school student walking home from a wrestling tournament. Kuehl was listening to music and couldn't hear Wynn, and asked, "What?"
Wynn hopped out of his Toyota and chased Kuehl to a MAX light rail station. Surveillance video shows him punching Kuehl, dragging him on to the train tracks, kicking him in the head, and leaving him there.
A two-month manhunt ensued, and Wynn was arrested. It finally emerged why he was in such a bad mood:
His girlfriend was inside watching the Blazers play the Orlando Magic. She'd made a sign proclaiming her affection for Orlando player Dwight Howard but she left it in her car, and arena security wouldn't let her return to the game if she left to get it. So she phoned Wynn, asking him to travel to the arena to retrieve the sign and meet her at the exit.
Wow, okay. To be fair, if dude's girl is going to proclaim her love for a visiting player, at a game dude's not even at, dude had some legit issues he was working through that night. Obviously not an excuse for leaving a teenager for dead on the train tracks. But if Howard does end up in the Western Conference next season, while Wynn is serving a 40-month sentence, he probably shouldn't expect her to wait for him.
North Portland driver kicked 15-year-old in head on MAX tracks, gets 40 months [Oregonian]
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Related Media: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
Surgery can be done to restore and/or improve blood flow to the heart muscle, which helps the heart perform better. When heart attacks are severe, surgery may be done right away.
Surgery to Improve Blood Flow (Relieve Heart Attack)
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is more commonly known as bypass surgery. It is the most common type of heart surgery in the United States. During this operation, a healthy blood vessel is removed from the leg or another area of the body. The healthy blood vessel is connected to a coronary artery just above and just below the blocked or partially blocked area. The attached blood vessel creates a new pathway so that the blood can move around the blocked artery. If more than one area is blocked, a bypass can be done for each area. Multiple bypasses are referred to as a double, triple, or quadruple bypass. There are variations of this procedure.
CABG is considered open-heart surgery. On-pump surgery is done while the heart is stopped. A heart-lung machine is used to circulate blood and oxygen throughout the body while the surgeon works on the heart. The heart is restarted when the surgeon is done.
No heart-lung machine is used during off-pump CABG. The surgeon works on the heart while it is still beating. This technique is more specialized, but several studies indicate that on- and off-pump CABG have similar short- and long-term results.
Another option may allow you to have a less invasive heart surgery. During this procedure, small incisions are made along the left side of the chest and between the ribs to access front-facing blood vessels. It is a fairly new off-pump procedure that may not be an option for everyone or as widely available.
Talk to your doctor about which option is better for you.
Coronary angioplasty may also be referred to as a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). During this procedure, a catheter is inserted into an artery in your groin and passed through the blood vessels until it reaches the heart and the problem artery. Imaging is done throughout the procedure to monitor blood flow and the location of the catheter.
Variations of angioplasty include:
- Balloon angioplasty —The catheter is placed in the near-blocked artery and a small balloon is quickly inflated and deflated. The quick pressure from the balloon can press the plaque on the walls of the artery to open the artery and restore blood flow. Once the blood flow has been adequately restored, the balloon and catheter are removed.
- Stent —During an angioplasty, a mesh stent may be placed in the artery to keep it open. The stent may be coated with a medication to reduce the chances of the artery renarrowing.
- Laser angioplasty —The plaque is vaporized by a laser beam at the end of the guided catheter, which opens the artery.
- Atherectomy —Once the blockage is reached, a shaver on the tip of the guided catheter is used to slice the plaque away.
Although these procedures may relieve symptoms, it does not cure heart disease. You still must maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes achieving a healthy weight, eating a heart healthy diet, not smoking, and taking medications.
Although these procedures may relieve symptoms, it does not cure heart disease. You still must maintain a healthy lifestyle that includes achieving a healthy weight, eating a heart healthy diet, not smoking, and taking medications.
Surgery to Treat Damage from a Heart Attack
Heart attacks can cause permanent heart damage. Damage can affect the structure and function of the heart. Surgery can improve your quality of life by restoring blood flow around damaged tissue or regulating heart rhythms. Procedures include:
- Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation (IABP) —A small balloon is threaded into the aorta, the main artery that exits the heart and delivers blood to the entire body. It expands and contracts with your heart rhythm, increasing blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Transmyocardial laser revascularization (TMR) —TMR is generally used in people who have severe angina (recurrent and prolonged chest pain). A laser is used through small incisions on the left side of the chest to create small channels in the affected part of the heart.
- Implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) —An ICD is a device that can be implanted in your chest. People having a heart attack are more prone to certain heart arrhythmias. ICDs are implanted in people to prevent such arrhythmias from occurring.
- Coronary artery radiation —Radiation is sometimes used to reopen coronary arteries that have narrowed after stent placement.
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Nonetheless, I'll break down the financials, and I would welcome you to let me know if you still believe Baylor is the best option.Approximate tuition for full JD:Baylor- $125,000St. Mary's- $90,000-$100,000Opportunity Cost (approximate salary loss from attending- not adjusted for payraises, bonuses, etc.):Baylor- $150,000St. Mary's- $24,000Scholarships:Baylor- $0St. Mary's- $10,000/year
passionately believes that my goals and career plans are "delusional."
Based on my scores, they're offering the highest amount. I hadn't really thought about trying to negotiate scholarship. In fact, I didn't even realize that was an option.
I am not sure what the terms of the scholarship are yet. All that I know is based on my conversations with their recruiter (I have not accepted or rejected either school's offer of admission, and I am still waiting for more information before I make the decision). They do offer scholarships for part-time students (which is what they have unofficially offered), and I will be attending their part-time evening program (9 hours per semester and 3 hours over the summer).
I hadn't really thought about trying to negotiate scholarship.
Ask about the GPA requirement. You can't make an informed decision without this information.
This is crucial information as well. Law schools are notorious for suckering students in with scholarships and then imposing overly-burdensome GPA requirements. If you can't maintain the target GPA, you lose the scholarship and, often, the school banks on you continuing at the school at full-cost rather than just writing it off as a loss.


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Top 10 moments in the Olympic pool
Record-breaking swims, a doping controversy, cheating allegations, flops, surprises and the embellishing of a legend - it's just another week at the Olympic pool. Phil Lutton watched it all unfold and recounts the 10 most memorable events from the London Games.
A superstar emerges, then a shadow
It took less than one day for the world to be rocked by what was unfolding in the Olympic pool. Not only did the manner in which Chinese 16-year-old Ye Shiwen destroy her rivals in the women's 400m individual medley leave everyone stunned, but her split times stupefied experts, coaches and fellow swimmers. Ye wasn't rated a medal chance before the Games and indeed, turning into the final freestyle leg looked as if a lesser medal was her best hope. Then she lit the fires. In the next 100m, she overtook Elizabeth Beisel as if the American was swimming through jelly. The split time was faster than the corresponding men's 400m IM winner Ryan Lochte, a fact seized on as proof of supposed foul play. Ye was off the charts with a swim that was too good in the eyes of many. Doping allegations flowed and the stunning victory was shrouded in suspicion. Ye would win the 200m individual medley (IM) as well and has tested negative throughout the Games. Even so, it will take some time to remove the asterisk from her astonishing Olympic debut.
From Phelps to eternity
Phelps was already swimming through rarefied water when he arrived in London. He leaves in a universe of his own. That he is the greatest swimmer that has ever lived is a given. The greatest Olympian? With a personal haul of 18 golds and 22 medals in total through four games, it takes a bold argument to peg him back. Phelps was oddly shaky at the start of the meet, failing to place in the 400m IM. Stories about his sudden relapse into humanity followed, with many wondering if or how, at age 27, he could beat back Lochte and friends. Hindsight shows our doubts were the stuff of lunacy. He silvered in the 200m butterfly, before winning the 200m IM and the 100m butterfly, as well as a pair of relay golds. His tally of four golds and two silver from London makes him the most decorated Olympian in history and he spear-headed a US men's squad that flattened their rivals. His departure on the final night, as he loped around the pool allowing himself to be awash in the standing ovations and adulation, was unforgettable. With his relay team, he unfurled a sign that said: 'Thank You London'. Trust me - it was our pleasure.
America's women swimmers
Ye Shiwen's win on the first night had everyone wondering if the Chinese women were going to own the pool. Instead, the United States flexed its muscle after Beisel's loss. Their relentless women rattled off gold after gold after gold, with Missy Franklin, Dana Vollmer, Katie Ledecky, Allison Schmitt and Rebecca Soni stamping their authority on the competition and leaving world records in their wake. If China wants to become the pre-eminent power in the Olympic pool, or if Australia wants to bounce back, the mountain to climb is daunting. Swimmers like Franklin, just 17-years-old, will only get better for Rio. They are all bubbly and giggly and love dancing and painting nails and say "golly gee gosh" a lot - and then machine gun you in the water.
Hopes of a nation
One of the faces of the home Games, Rebecca Adlington, was the sole focus of the British swimming fans who packed the steep cliffs of the Aquatic Centre. She was the defending Olympic champion over 400m and 800m freestyle but found out how difficult it is to defend gold medals. Only two swimmers - Americans Soni and Phelps - would manage to complete that task in London. Frenchwoman Camille Muffat took gold in the 400m, with Adlington the bronze. But the 800m was her pet event and with some of her bigger rivals failing badly in the heats, it looked as if her dream would come true. She didn't count on America's 15-year-old Katie Ledecky. Nobody did. The Maryland high school student went to the front and Adlington simply couldn't make up the ground, collecting her second bronze. The story didn't end as she had envisaged but the reception she was given will ring in her ears for a lifetime.
Upsets aplenty
For all of the big names that fired as predicted, there were more than enough results that had heads being scratched. Adlington was one example, as was the Australian 4 x 100m men's relay (see below at your peril). But teenagers like Ledecky, fellow 15-year-old Lithuanian Ruta Meilutyte, and Ye also leapt out of the pool to upstage much more-fancied rivals. American Nathan Adrian had few supporters for gold before the Games but won the 100m freestyle, edging James Magnussen by 0.01 of a second. Another bolter came in the form of South African Chad le Clos, who tipped Phelps out in the 200m butterfly and beat the man he had grown up idolising. The bookmakers have gone home happy.
Missile malfunction
Headline writers around Australia had a depot full of James 'Missile' Magnussen puns ready to use before the Games began. They'll be kept on hold until Rio. On night two, the Australian men's 4 x 100m relay team had convinced everyone, including themselves, that a gold medal would be waiting for them once they climbed out of the pool. But from the moment Magnussen swam his first leg a second off his best time, the game was up. James Roberts was another who struggled in his London cameo, while Matt Targett and Eamon Sullivan had no chance to erase the deficit. France gold, America silver, Russia bronze, Australia humble pie.
International delights
To state the obvious from the medal table, the days of Australia and the USA being the two global swimming powerhouses are well gone. The Americans swept the pool with 30 medals in total, 16 of those being gold, but the rest weren't gobbled up by the Aussies, as has been the case in the past. Australia finished sixth on the swimming tally, behind the USA, China, France, The Netherlands and South Africa. The Dutch crowned a swimming princess of their own in Ranomi Kromowidjojo, who won gold in the 50m and 100m freestyle. Yannick Agnel, the Frenchman, was a hero early. Chad le Clos and Cameron van der Burgh will be the toast of South Africa, although van der Burgh's gold in the 100m breaststroke wasn't without it's share of controversy.
Concern about a kick
The London Games has been one where the Olympic spirit has been deliberately contravened in a number of instances. Badminton tarnished by incidents of teams throwing matches to avoid playing strong teams in subsequent rounds, concerns about subjective boxing refereeing and a British cyclist admitted to deliberately falling of his bike after a slow start. So it came as little surprise that accusations of cheating arrived at the pool. Van der Burgh beat Australia's Christian Sprenger in the 100m breaststroke but video footage later showed him using a series of illegal butterfly kicks. He admitted as much, without fear of having his medal overturned because FINA rules don't allow for any video evidence to be used as the grounds of a protest. He said everybody did it, essentially saying he wasn't going to sacrifice a gold medal for the sake of fair play if every other swimmer retained an advantage. It's a problem swimming's governing body now has on its plate.
Saving grace
When the Australian women's 4x100m freestyle relay team swam to gold on the first night of the competition, it was thought to be the start of another golden meet for our swimmers. Instead, it would prove to be the team's saving grace. The quartet of Melanie Schlanger, Brittany Elmslie, Alicia Coutts and Cate Campbell were the only swimmers to stand on top of the dais in London and were beaming with pride, having beaten arch-rival America. Australian coach Leigh Nugent spoke of how the squad failed to handle pressure and deliver when it mattered. The women's relay team can leave London knowing they held their nerve - and have the gold to prove it.
Records tumble
After the supersuit world titles in Rome in 2009, it was thought the impossibly high 43 world records set with some technological help would never be erased. There was talk of scratching them all and reverting to times set by swimmers in traditional suits. This meet has shown they can not only be broken, but in some circumstances, trashed. Nine world records tumbled in the London pool, beginning and ending with two from Chinese swimmers, Ye in the 400m IM for women and Sun Yang, whose 1500m time of 14 min 31.02 secs almost made him the first man under the 14.30 mark. The youth of the record-breakers means they will only get faster and the times shrink even further. As it has transpired, even the polyurethane suits have proven no match for added funding, more advanced training and the most precocious of talents.
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By Jennifer Sherowski
Pro riders may come and go, and brands may live and die, but the impact on snowboarding of true icons like Peter Line stick around forever. Six-time Winter X Games medalist, co-founder of Forum and Foursquare, and part-owner of Electric Eyewear, Peter Line has brought us a decade and a half of cool new tricks and door-blowing video parts. Over the course of his career, he's used his influence as a high-profile pro and company owner to keep that dream alive.
Line and snowboarding first encountered each other in the late 80s on the slopes of Washington resorts like Crystal Mountain and Snoqualmie. By 1993, he'd hooked up his first board sponsor, Division 23, and was offered a pro model shortly thereafter. It's these days of being a fired-up rookie that he remembers most fondly. "Everything was so innocent-all I cared about was snowboarding every day. Of course, I was younger and just having fun, but that's what it is-like the saying, 'It's about the journey, not the destination.' Those were the good ol' days."
In 1996, Four Star Distribution and Special Blend owner Raul Reis contacted Line about starting an offshoot clothing company. Reis brought on Scandinavian pro rider Ingemar Backman as well, and together they started Foursquare. A year later, Division 23 president Gregg Dileo left D23 with Line to join Mike "Mack Dawg" McEntire in starting Forum Snowboards, also under the Four Star umbrella. "We brought on all the young amazing riders at the time-BJ Leines, JP Walker, Joni Malmi, Chris Dufficy, Jeremy Jones, Devun Walsh, and Wille Yli-Luoma," says Line.
While pros investing in companies might seem commonplace these days, very few riders in the mid 90s had the foresight to put some of their newfound dough back into the sport. Line says, "We had an opportunity to start something different, with Mack Dawg as one of the owners and team videos as our focus. No other snowboard company at the time was doing what we did, so it became our little baby that we were so proud of. And of course it was an investment thing-even though at the time I could've ridden for someone else for way more money, this was something that meant a lot more to be a part of."
With Line's input, the team videos and other depictions of Forum's original crew, the "Forum Eight," were larger than life-all about the image and lifestyle of being a snowboarder. Over the years, he's striven to help keep it that way-to do something with an impact and prevent snowboarding from becoming a dull, product-driven thing that's "just another sport."
"I think my responsibility to snowboarding is to give back to the sport what it gave me as a rider. I started snowboarding because it was the underground, cool thing that not many people were into at the time, and throughout my career, I've always voiced my opinion as snowboarding grew and drifted away from that. I've tried to do my part to keep it a core, cool sport that others can grow up loving, too."
These days Line is still a sponsored pro and still getting hyped to ride, although he admits to, "checking out the retirement side." Forum and Foursquare are now part of the Burton empire, but Line still influences everything going on with the brands, from the team, marketing, and video stuff to product design (he actually designs a few pieces for Foursquare every year). Plus, Forum's doing a new video this coming year, and he's focusing on filming a part for that. "It's been a while since I've been so excited to snowboard and film again," he says.
When it comes down to it, Peter Line represents something bigger than his career as a pro snowboarder-and even bigger than the companies he helped start. He represents the longevity of snowboarding as cool, creative, exciting, and maybe even an outlet for people who don't fit in. He cares, and at the end of the day, that's what matters. "When I first started, aa big air in the halfpipe was maybe five feet out, and the most rotation was a 540 by accident. Watching the progression of such a young sport from the start, and actually being a person who has helped it grow is huge for me. To help shape a sport I love is an amazing feeling."
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New York — Management and staffers at Plus One Health Management Inc. haven't wasted any time getting down to business with one of its newest clients, Google. The company found out in October that it landed the contract to operate Google's seven corporate fitness facilities. By December, Plus One had taken over operation of the four centers at Google's Mountain View, CA, headquarters; one center at YouTube's San Bruno, CA, headquarters; and two smaller Google facilities outside Atlanta.
Additional facilities are in the planning stages to support Google as it continues its aggressive growth strategy, according to a statement from Plus One, which designs, develops and manages corporate and commercial fitness centers, luxury spas and wellness programs.
In addition to transitioning each fitness center, including the assumption of existing employees and redesigning certain elements of specific facilities, Plus One will help launch Google's new fitness brand, G-fit, and elevate the overall corporate fitness program to meet the needs of Google's expanding employee base.
"We feel that this selection validates our unique approach to corporate fitness center management, and we look forward to delivering Plus One-type results for all Googlers nationwide," says Plus One CEO and Founder Mike Motta.
In other news, Plus One announced that in the first 12 months of operating the JCC MetroWest in West Orange, NJ, membership increased 28 percent to 4,100 memberships, while the average monthly dues rate increased 34 percent. Ancillary revenue per membership was up 72 percent, largely as a result of a re-launched and re-purposed personal training program.


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Graphics Card (GPU) Stock Check - May 23rd, 2012
Subject: Graphics Cards | May 23, 2012 - 05:43 PM | Ryan Shrout
Tagged: stock check, radeon, nvidia, HD 7970, hd 7950, hd 7870, hd 7850, hd 7770, hd 7750, GTX 690, gtx 680, gtx 670, geforce, amd
Due to popular request, I am going to try to keep our readers up to date on the current availability of graphics cards and pricing on the market. With the recent price drops from AMD, the frequent out-of-stock status of the GTX 680 cards and the release of the GTX 670, I thought this would be a great summary of the current situation.
NVIDIA's highest end offering, the GTX 690
We will try to post new updates weekly or maybe more frequently as we see fit. Newegg is our partner of choice for this today, so let's see what we have.
AMD Radeon HD 7000 Series
Radeon HD 7970 3GB - In Stock
Starting at $469
Radeon HD 7950 3GB - In Stock
Starting at $389
Radeon HD 7870 2GB - In Stock
Starting at $329
Radeon HD 7850 2GB - In Stock
Starting at $249
Radeon HD 7770 1GB - In Stock
Starting at $129
Radeon HD 7750 1GB - In Stock
Starting at $109
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 600 Series
GeForce GTX 690 4GB - No Stock
Starting at $999
GeForce GTX 680 2GB - No Stock
Starting at $499
GeForce GTX 670 2GB - In Stock
Starting at $399
In short, nearly two weeks later, nothing has changed. For NVIDIA neither the GeForce GTX 690 can be found nor can the GTX 680 - a card that launched more than two full months ago. To say we are disappointed in the capability for NVIDIA to keep up their end of the bargain would be an understatement and explains why we STILL have not used the GTX 680 card in our Hardware Leaderboard!! The GTX 670 remains in stock though with four models available at Newegg including an overclocked MSI model for hte $399 MSRP. Considering this might be our new favorite GPU, that is good news at least.
AMD is still doing great on availability with the Radeon HD 7970 and HD 7950 widely available for the price of $469 / $389 with a set of three free games including DiRT Showdown and Dues Ex: Human Revolution.
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670 is, newegg has had a them in stock since they were out, only 2 of the like 8-10 they offer but still. i grabbed a gigabyte 670 the day they were out, loving the card, super cool idle, ranges from 79 degree's F yes F to 95 depending on air temp. only avg's like 9-10 degree's over room temp.
Yeah, it's nice when you can really buy the products we talk about, huh?
Yeah, they showed up after my post. :/
All the AMD cards are in stock because everyone is waiting for Nvidia cards lololol
Two months in and it's still pretty dry. I haven't decided if I want one or two 690s, 2 or 3 680s or 2 or 3 670s. Whatever I choose, it at least needs to be the 4gb version (hefty vram for expanded resolutions) -- good luck.
At this rate, the next line of cards will be out, before you can pick up three of anything NVIDIA has right now.
To be fair, I'm having a hard time finding the 1250w PSU I want right now, too. It's out of stock. And the Ivy Bridge that I want right now . . . is out of stock. I have $4k to $8k USD just waiting to be thrown at a new rig and not a damn piece in site.


text: Nuclear Engineering MEng OverviewCourse detailsLearning and teachingEmployabilityStudent life This unique course is designed to develop the skills and understanding required to prepare students for the Nuclear Sector. One of the major challenges the UK faces is reshaping how it generates electricity as there is a move away from fossil fuels. The Government are investing in the construction of a suite of new nuclear power stations which could deliver up to 40% of the UK's electricity. There is a significant demand for graduates to work in this rapidly growing sector. The University has over 50 years' of experience in teaching the physics of nuclear reactors and associated research. There are very strong links with the nuclear industry who recruit strongly from our educational programmes. These courses are affiliated with the Birmingham Centre for Nuclear Education and Research. The present course combines modules in core physics, mathematics and computing together with engineering principles and materials, so that students possess engineering skills but have a grasp of the fundamental science. The course is a joint programme between the School of Metallurgy and Materials and the School of Physics and Astronomy, with additional courses being delivered by Engineering Schools. By the end of the course students will have a broad grasp of physics and engineering principles together with a detailed understanding of nuclear reactor physics, engineering and materials together with an understanding of nuclear science and nuclear radiation. Please be reassured that the vote to leave the European Union does not mean there will be any immediate material change to the UK university sector's participation in EU programmes such as Erasmus and study abroad programmes. Visit our EU Referendum information page for more information. Emma Russell MEng Materials Engineering "When I joined the course I didn't really know where it would lead me in my future career, however, as the course has progressed I have found that there are so many applications to what I am learning and I am really enjoying the subject. I also love the fact that the university is campus based which really gives a student-vibe to the area. It's also very close to the city centre which means you get the best of both worlds in my point of view." Course details Course structure This course combines modules in physics, maths and computing with materials, thermal and electrical engineering. Students start by being based largely in the School of Physics and Astronomy in the first year transitioning to the School of Metallurgy and Materials in later years. This course has been designed to ensure that you have the theoretical foundations necessary to conduct further research in this growing area, or to obtain a graduate role in a range of disciplines from reactor management to radiation safety. Modules Year 1 Fundamentals of Materials Science - 20 credits Design for Structural Applications - 20 credits Physics Laboratory 1 - 20 credits Mathematics for Physicists 1A - 20 credits Electromagnetism and Temperature and Matter - 20 credits Classical Mechanics and Relativity 1 - 10 credits Physics and Communication Skills (Nuclear) - 10 credits Year 2 Classical Mechanics and Relativity 2 - 10 credits Mathematics for Physicists 2 - 20 credits Physics Laboratory 2 - 10 credits Nuclear Skills - 10 credits Statistical Physics and Entropy - 10 credits Fracture, Fatigue and Degradation - 20 credits Physical Materials Science - 20 credits Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Power - 10 credits Quantum Mechanics 2 - 10 credits Year 3 In your final years you will study a range of highly specialised topics developed in conjunction with our partners in industry. In the third year of the programme there is a group industrial project, designed to help one of our industrial partners work on a project of relevance to the current challenges in the nuclear sector. Fission and Fusion - 10 credits Radiation Protection, Dosimetry and Shielding - 10 credits High-performance Materials and Advanced Manufacturing - 20 credits Advanced Failure Analysis and Characterisation - 20 credits Group project - 20 credits Materials for Challenging Environments - 20 credits Nuclear Physics - 10 credits Nuclear Physics Laboratory for Nuclear Engineers - 10 credits Year 4 In the fourth year there is a nuclear related project which may be taken in either physics or materials and metallurgy. Core modules Irradiation Materials Science - 10 credits Nuclear Fuel Cycles, Life Extension and Nuclear Waste - 10 credits Particle Detectors and Electronics - 10 credits Radiation Transport and Reactor Kinetics - 20 credits Reactor Safety and Analysis - 10 credits Individual Research Project - 40 credits Thermal Hydraulics and Reactor Engineering - 10 credits Optional modules. Choose 10 credits. Example optional modules: Materials Modelling - 10 credits High toughness ceramics - 10 credits Biomaterials - 10 credits Advanced Electronic Materials - 10 credits Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date and informed by the latest research and teaching methods. Unless indicated otherwise, the modules listed for this programme are for students starting in 2019. On rare occasions, we may need to make unexpected changes to core modules; in this event we will contact offer holders as soon as possible to inform or consult them as appropriate. Fees and funding Annual tuition fees 2019/20 UK/EU £9,250 International £22,260 Visit our tuition fees page for more information. Scholarships At Birmingham we ensure that fears about finance do not constrain prospective students from considering university and that excellence is rewarded. we offer a range of scholarships and awards for Materials Science and Engineering students. the University also offers a range of additional financial support for students studying at Birmingham in the form of other bursaries, grants and scholarships. Entry requirements Number of A levels required:3Typical offer:AAARequired subjects and grades:A level Mathematics and Physics both at grade A. You must also pass the practical element of any reformed science A levels which include Biology, Chemistry and Physics taught from 2015.General Studies:not accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. BTEC Only considered when combined with other qualifications. Other qualifications are considered – learn more about entry requirements. Additional information: Foundation Year Would you like to study for one of our degrees but lack the entry qualifications we require? Consider a Foundation Year programme which can lead to entry onto one of our courses. Engineering Foundation Year (UK/EU students) Birmingham International Academy - Engineering and Physical Sciences Pathway (international students) International students: Standard English language requirements apply, learn more about international entry requirements. International students applying for this programme will need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office before the University can issue you with a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS). We recommend that you apply for your ATAS certificate as soon as you receive an offer from us. More information can be found here: www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/services-we-deliver/atas/.Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages. How to apply Apply through the UCAS website using code H822 UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is a UK organisation responsible for managing applications to university and college. View advice on ' How to apply for undergraduate courses', including advice for UK, EU and overseas applicants. OverviewLearning and teaching You will be taught by a mixture of professors, doctors and postgraduates, thereby receiving a rich diversity of academic knowledge and experience.You can find out more about the members of staff in the School of Metallurgy and Materials where you can read about their qualifications, publication history and specific areas of interest. As a Birmingham student you are part of an academic elite and will learn from world-leading experts. At Birmingham we advocate an enquiry based learning approach, from the outset you will be encouraged to become an independent and self-motivated learner, qualities that are highly sought after by employers. We want you to be challenged and will encourage you to think for yourself. Your learning will take place in a range of different settings, from scheduled teaching in lectures and small group tutorials, to self-study and peer group learning (for example preparing and delivering presentations with your classmates). To begin with you may find this way of working challenging, but rest assured that we'll enable you to make this transition. You will have access to a comprehensive support system that will assist and encourage you, including personal tutors and welfare tutors who can help with both academic and welfare issues. You will be able to talk to your tutors about this and discuss if there are particular areas where you need support. What you can expect You can expect an average of about 20-25 hours of contact time per week, comprising approximately 5 hours of laboratory based activity, 14 hours of lectures and 4 hours of small-group teaching (tutorials). As you progress through the programme, an increasing amount of time will be devoted to project-based learning Personal TutorAt the start of your degree, you will be assigned a Personal Tutor who will remain with you throughout your studies to help you in three important areas: supporting your academic progress, developing transferable skills and dealing with any welfare issues. Delivery of the course In your first and second years, the course is delivered as lectures, small group workshops, laboratories, computer-based activities, enquiry-based learning and tutorials. A strong emphasis is placed on design and research project work in your third and fourth years respectively. Laboratory-based practical work forms an integral part of the School's degree programmes. Laboratory classes are embedded within a module and used, not only to develop your experimental practical skills, but also to reinforce concepts introduced in lectures or to explore a particular phenomenon. First year practical sessions, typically, last two hours and increase in length in subsequent years to allow for more advanced experiments. Small-group tutorials/personal tutorials run alongside the lecture course, addressing any individual problems you may have and allowing you to consolidate the lecture material, as well as test your understanding through problem-solving exercises. Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) provides an environment where your learning process is driven by enquiry and the lecturer's role is purely as a facilitator. EBL is typically a group activity. This requires working in a team and you can be assessed in a variety of ways: in either a group or individually, by written reports and/or oral presentations. EBL will give you a research-orientated approach to a problem, and has a synergy within research-led institutions like the University of Birmingham. Project work: A strong emphasis is placed on project work in your final year. The range of projects includes practical work in the laboratory, or computer-based projects. You can choose the topic of your project from a pool of titles and work with your project supervisor to tailor the project to your particular research interests. Contact hours You can expect an average of about 20-25 hours of contact time per week, comprising approximately 5 hours of laboratory based activity, 14 hours of lectures and 4 hours of small-group teaching (tutorials). As you progress through the programme, an increasing amount of time will be devoted to project-based learning. Assessment methods The course modules are taught through lectures, tutorial problem classes, case studies, laboratory and/or project work. You will be assessed through a mixture of written examinations and continually assessed coursework. Examinations are taken in May and June. Assessment methods used include end-of-year examinations, written assignments, and oral presentations, computer-based tests, laboratory and project reports. Each module is assessed independently and most contain some components of continuous assessment, which usually account for 15% to 40% of the marks. Some modules are completely assessed by either examination or coursework. We place strong emphasis on providing prompt and informative feedback on all pieces of work that you submit during your studies. Feedback comes in a variety of forms, including written feedback on pieces of assessment, class feedback sessions and one-on-one discussions with your tutors. In all cases, the feedback will highlight the good points as well as those areas that require more attention. As your degree progresses, you will attend fewer lectures and perform more independent studies and practical work in preparation for your final year project. During your first year the University will require you to undergo a formal 'transition' review, mentioned above, to see how you are getting on and if there are particular areas where you need support. This is in addition to the personal tutor who is based in the School and can help with any academic issue you encounter. Our Academic Skills Centre also offers you support with your learning. The centre is a place where you can develop your mathematical, academic writing and general academic skills. It is the centre?s aim to help you to become a more effective and independent learner through the use of a range of high-quality and appropriate learning support services. These range from drop-in sessions with support with mathematics and statistics based problems provided by experienced mathematicians, to workshops on a range of topics including note taking, reading, writing and presentation skills. At the beginning of each module, you will be given information on how and when you will be assessed for your particular programme of study. You will receive feedback on each assessment within four weeks, so that you can learn from and build upon what you have done. You will be given feedback on any exams that you take; if you should fail an exam, we will ensure that particularly detailed feedback is made available to enable you to learn for the future. Course detailsEmployability Over the next ten years the UK will embark on an ambitious program of commissioning nuclear energy, creating opportunities from plant design and construction to finding sustainable ways of recycling nuclear materials. This new course has been designed in response to demand from industry for a programme at undergraduate level to equip students with the fundamentals to help provide non-fossil fuel alternatives for our future energy requirements. This challenging and growing field offers a range of well paid careers for graduates with strong technical and scientific skills. We give you access to placement opportunities and careers advice and have strong links with a range of companies including: AWE – Atomic Weapons Establishment ESD Global Radioactive Waste Management Ltd Rolls-Royce Uniper Technologies Ltd Atkins Clarasys Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) University Careers Network Preparation for your career should be one of the first things you think about as you start university. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available once you have a Birmingham degree, our Careers Network can help you achieve your goal. If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive. Visit the careers section of the University website for further information. Professional accreditation Learning and teachingStudent life Birmingham has transformed into one of Europe's most exciting cities. It is more than somewhere to study; it is somewhere to build a successful future. Clubs and societiesThe Guild has over 200 Societies, community volunteering groups and associations for you to join; they cover every topic and activity that you can think of - there really is something for everyone. The Materials Society is the society for the School of Metallurgy and Materials, you may also be interested in the Nuclear Society. Accommodation Coming to Birmingham might be your first time living away from home. Our student accommodation will allow you to enjoy your new-found independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings. The City of Birmingham One of Europe's most exciting destinations, Birmingham is brimming with life and culture, making it a wonderful place to live, study and work. Our students fall in love with the city - around 40% of our graduates choose to make Birmingham their home. International students The University of Birmingham has been welcoming international students onto our campus since 1900. We have one of the largest and most vibrant international student communities in the UK, with 5,000 international students from more than 150 different countries and 31% of our academic staff from overseas. If you would like further information about entry requirements, how to apply and funding options, then you can visit our international students webpage. You may also wish to take a virtual tour of our campus and watch the video below to hear our international students say their favourite thing about the University of Birmingham. Employability