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16-GB CompactFlash 5000 Meets Next Generation Demands
For High Capacity and Performance in Harsh Operating Conditions
HANNOVER, GERMANY, March 4, 2008 - SanDisk Corporation (NASDAQ: SNDK) today announced it is doubling the capacity of its CompactFlash® 5000 flash memory cards for industrial markets. In addition to fast read and write speeds, the cards provide a high level of durability and reliability for mission-critical applications such as industrial PCs, medical instruments, military applications, point-of-sale (POS) equipment and gaming machines.
The new 16-gigabyte1 (GB) high-performance CompactFlash 5000 card was unveiled at CeBIT 2008, one of the world's largest technology trade fairs, where it is on display at Booth D59 in Hall 26 of the Hannover exhibition center.
With twice the capacity of its 8GB CompactFlash introduced last spring, SanDisk's 16GB flash card uses binary memory, designed by SanDisk specifically for mass storage applications, to achieve a sustained read and write performance of up to 30 megabytes (MB) per second2. It supports a transfer mode of up to UDMA 4, an industry standard that enables high data transfer rates and includes performance boosters and on-the-fly error detection.
"There's a substantial market for this type of industrial-strength card in mission-critical applications, especially those in harsh environments," said Scott Deutsch, vice president of OEM sales and marketing for SanDisk. "In addition to providing high-performance and high-capacity, the CompactFlash 5000 is a mass storage solution that can be trusted to meet the demands of industrial users and applications."
The 16GB CompactFlash 5000 uses SanDisk's patented flash management technology - such as bad block management, error detection and error correction code (EDC/ECC) - to provide data reliability, even in extreme temperatures that can range from -13 degrees to 185 degrees Fahrenheit (-25 to +85 Celsius). It is available in fixed or removable configurations.
In addition to the mass storage-specific flash memory chips, CompactFlash 5000 includes an intelligent controller that provides a high-level interface to the host computer. This controller manages data storage and retrieval, defect handling and diagnostics, power management and clock control.
SanDisk Corporation, the inventor and world's largest supplier of flash storage cards, is a global leader in flash memory - from research, manufacturing and product design to consumer branding and retail distribution. SanDisk's product portfolio includes flash memory cards for mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders; digital audio/video players; USB flash drives for consumers and the enterprise; embedded memory for mobile devices; and solid state drives for computers. SanDisk (www.sandisk.com/corporate) is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 company, with more than half its sales outside the United States.
1 1 gigabyte (GB) = 1 billion bytes. 1 megabyte (MB) = 1 million bytes
2 Based on internal testing: performance may be lower depending upon host device.
SanDisk's product and executive images can be downloaded from http://www.sandisk.com/corporate/media.asp
SanDisk's web site/home page address: http://www.sandisk.com
SanDisk, the SanDisk logo and CompactFlash are trademarks of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. Other brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be the trademark (s) of their respective holder (s).
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including expectations for new product introductions, specifications, applications and markets that are based on our current expectations and involve numerous risks and uncertainties that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate. Risks that may cause these forward-looking statements to be inaccurate include among others: these products may not perform as expected, these products may not be available when expected, and the other risks detailed from time-to-time in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We do not intend to update the information contained in this press release.
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|Ken Castle
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Armasight Night Vision Goggle N-15 SD
Compact Dual Tube Night Vision Goggle Gen 2+ Standard Definition
The Armasight N-15 is a dual-channel Night Vision goggle system. The N-15 uses optics that are equal to or better than current Military night vision units, built into a tough, compact, and ergonomic composite housing. The Armasight N-15 can withstand saltwater, rain, high humidity, and temperature extremes, and still provide unsurpassed levels of performance.
For hands-free use, it can be worn on the included flip-up head mount or optional universal helmet mount, both of which have a built-in mechanism that will automatically turn the unit off when it is flipped up. The N-15 goggle is equipped with automatic brightness control, bright light shut-off circuitry, and a spot/flood built-in IR illuminator. The N-15 is equipped with LED indicators that are displayed on the screen of the eyepiece to alert the user of a low battery, or to indicate that the IR is turned on. The dismounted goggle can also be utilized as an excellent long-range viewer with an optional 3x afocal lens.
The Armasight N-15 utilizes two image intensifier tubes. This dual tube design provides increased depth perception and outstanding clarity. The Armasight N-15 is a high-standard night vision device that will meet the requirements of the most demanding law enforcement officer, military professional, or casual civilian user.
Night Vision Goggle N-15 SD Features
- Gen 2+ /3 intensifier tube
- Automatic bright light cut-off system to protect the intensifier tube
- LED lights visible in the eyepiece viewing area that indicate operation of IR illuminator, as well as to alert the user of a low battery.
- Built-in IR illuminator with pivotal lens to select between IR spot and flood beam
- Lightweight
- Compact and robust design
- Easy to operate
- Serviceability under severe conditions
- High-performance
- Highly reliable
- Powered by single CR123A or AA battery
- Head or helmet-mountable for hands-free usage
- Adaptable for use with cameras
- Automatic turn-off in top position feature with flip-up head/ helmet mount
- Automatic shut-off system
- Water and fog-resistant design
- Limited two-year warranty
Night Vision Goggle N-15 SD Specifications
|IIT Generation
|Gen 2+ SD (Standard Definition)
|45-51 lp/mm
|Photocathode Type
|Lens System
|F/1.2; 27 mm
|Field of View
|Focus Range
|0.25m to Infinity
|Exit Pupil Diameter
|14 mm
|Eye Relief
|25 mm
|Diopter Adjustment
|-6 to +2 dpt
|Automatic Brightness Control
|Bright Light Cut-off
|Automatic Shut-off System
|Infrared Illuminator
|Yes (built-in with pivotal flood lens)
|IR Indicator
|Low Battery Indicator
|Power Supply
|CR123 Lithium 3V (1), or AA Alkaline 1.5V (1), or any AA or CR123 type rechargeable batteries with voltage from 1.2V to 3.7V (1)
|Battery Life
|Up to 40 hours
|Environmental Rating
|Water and Fog-Resistant
|Operating Temperature
|-40° to +50°C (-40° to +122°F)
|Storage Temperature
|-50° to +70°C (-58° to +158°F)
|Overall Dimensions
|117 × 114 × 69 mm (4.6 × 4.5 × 2.7 in)
|0.7kg (1.54 lbs)

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Merrikin Merrikin - dining experience under the stars
- Duration: 5 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Point Lookout, QLD
- Product code: PP0L11
After a day celebrating at Yura Yalingbila festival event, relax, take in the view and watch the whales as the sun sets over the majestic Pacific Ocean.
Timed to accommodate the Stradbroke Chamber Music Festival, guests will be seated at 7:45pm for a native taste inspired dégustation menu brought to you by Traditional Owner Chef, Kieron Anderson. Indigenous tastes sourced and foraged on Quandamooka land and sea, are brought to your palate through modern plates. Marrying a passion for sharing ancient aboriginal culture and fine food, you will be immersed in a dining experience you won't forget under the merrikin merrikin (stars).Comfortably gathered with an open fire pit, strummed acoustic tunes waft through the air as we are nestled in the parklands on the headland above the pacific ocean. Lit by fairy lights strung between trees and the merrikin merrikin (stars), the evening aims to delight more than just our culinary senses.
Dégustation Menu Announced....
- Native Macadamia, Bunya & Sandalwood Nuts Sourced off Aboriginal Communities throughout Australia, Roasted in their Shells on the open coals of the fire & lightly finished with Native Wattleseed Oil & a Salt Bush Seasoning.
- Cut Shell Scallops Sourced off the Mud Flats of One Mile, Minjerribah cured in Mirin, dressed up & presented in a Squid Ink Waffle Cone then Finished with Fingerlime Pearls.
- Pork Shoulder sourced within the Queensland Region Slow Cooked in the JARA JALU JIN JEN, Ancient Aboriginal Earth/Sand Oven pressed, served beside Native Yam of the Central Desert pureed, Maillard Garlic Custard, Native Samphire foraged off the beach on Minjerribah & finished with a Native Muntrie Jus.
- Seasonal King Prawns caught within the Quandamooka Waters, butter poached & served beside Avocado Mousse, Confit Chilli, Bush Lemon Pearls & married with a Native Pepperberry Tuile.
- Native Raspberry foraged on Balka Point & Native River Mint Granita.
- Emu Carpaccio, served with Native Davidson Plum & Orange Jelly, Charred Heirloom Beetroot, Horseradish Cream & finished with Native Sea Blight of Minjerribah.
- Poached Mackerel, Roasted Fennel Mousseline, Native Ginger and Lemon Aspen Nam Jin, Foamed Macadamia Milk & accompanied with Nasturtium.
- Native Cinnamon Myrtle Infused Panna Cotta, Macerated Granny Smith Apple, Spun Pastry, Sticky Fig Paste & finished with a Native Sugar Bag Bee Honey Comb.
- $99 per person / $900 per table of 10 - bookings essential
- Headland Park, Mooloomba (Point Lookout), Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island)
Thank you to our major partners and sponsors Sirromet Winery, Rufus King Seafoods and Redlands Investment Corporation.


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Our culture – successful together.
New innovations require people who can think outside the box and advance the right ideas together. At MAHLE, our employees work together for the future every day. Success is a tradition. As far back as 1920, MAHLE was ahead of its time, and our success story continues.
Today, we remain "driven by performance". That is why we can be found in every other car around the globe. As the world market leader, we represent expertise, quality, international diversity – and appreciate the individual achievements of each and every person. Our major strength: our company's size. We combine internationality and the opportunities of a major corporation with the familial environment and collegiality of a small company with a long tradition. For this reason, MAHLE gives each employee individual attention. Due to our flat hierarchies, every employee can and should assume individual responsibility.
Challenging tasks. Competent teams. Your ideas are in demand. Let your performance speak for itself, and let us support your further career path. We offer individual career-development opportunities and tailored career prospects.
Our support goes even further than that. As a company, we assume social responsibility as well. Sustainability is a part of our tradition, and we aim to create long-term values. Through the charitable MAHLE Foundation, we support medical and social projects and work to protect the environment even beyond national borders.
Choose MAHLE and a working environment that is characterized by collegiality, respect and appreciation.


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There is not a day that goes by that I am not completely amazed by the technology that surrounds us! I am beyond thrilled to live in the Information Age. Access to genealogical information is exploding. Family historians are moving beyond courthouse and census records to paint the landscapes of their ancestors lives with more color and detail than ever. Blogs, message boards, and social networking sites work 24/7 to make connections that never would have been possible before now and at lightning speed!
Last Wednesday I posted a photo of the "American Colony" Aguila, Tampico, Mexico c. 1920-1940. That same day someone living in Tampico Googled "Aguila Colony" and found my blog. There before his eyes was a photo of his house taken 3/4 of a century ago! He wrote to me and said he would send me photos of the houses that were still standing including that of my great grandparents just a half a block away from his.
Can you imagine? This man lives a half a block from the house I have gazed at only through photos of black and white. Unbelievable. What are the odds that our paths would cross the day they did - each holding a piece of the other's puzzle.
With the click of a button I downloaded the photo and linked two places across time.
Corner of Rosal y Encino, Aguila, Tampico, Mexico: Original Owners, William Levis and Lois Warren Judson. Digital Photograph by Javier Herrera. 15 Oct 2009.
Home of William Levis and Lois Warren Judson, corner of Rosal y Encino, Aguila Colony, Tampico, TAMPS, Mexico. Photograph. c1920. Privately held by Herstoryan. Houston, Texas. 2009
My advice: Blog away because every detail you post is working 24/7 to make connections you may not even be able to imagine. You never know when you will be Googled and found!


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The aim of the Cycling BC High Performance Team is to support the efforts of dedicated athletes in British Columbia to gain the discipline, knowledge and skills to achieve success on the national stage.
Cycling BC's High Performance Team was launched in 2007 to develop and support riders from youth to elite. The Team is lead by Richard Wooles, Director of High Performance for Cycling BC. Under Richards' leadership, this focused, structured approach to training and competition has yielded impressive results in Road, Track, Mountain and BMX cycling. This approach is now being expanded to include Cyclocross in 2010.
Jay Loder has been appointed by Cycling BC's High Performance Team to lead the development of the Cyclocross discipline. The proven program of athlete development used by other High Performance disciples will be applied to the program. The focus of the Cyclocross High Performance program will be to support the development of both male and female junior and U23 athletes. The Cyclocross High Performance program will use the same methodology that has proven successful in other High Performance disciplines including coaching, development camps, fitness testing, equipment and nutritional programs.
How can you help?
The Cyclocross program is seeking coaches to lead the development of the athletes in the program. If you have an interest in providing coaching support to the Program, please contact Jay Loder -firstname.lastname@example.com or Richard Wooles - firstname.lastname@example.com
Talent Identification
The Program seeks young athletes who are interested in being part of the program. Successful Cyclocross riders come from varied backgrounds – riders from Road, Mountain Bike, BMX, even triathlon have been successful in the Cyclocross discipline. Cyclocross also provides complimentary skills for these other disciplines. If you are a
Rider or are aware of riders who may be interested in Cycling BC's High Performance Cyclocross Program, please contact either Jay Loder or Richard Wooles.
The success of Cycling BC's High Performance Team is dependant on many supporters. Support may come in many ways; feel free to contact the High Performance Program with any ideas you may have to support the Program.
Financial Support
With support from businesses and individuals we can provide the resources necessary to develop young athletes into world class champions. Support can be given in different ways - cash contributions and goods and services contributions are all welcome.
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Development of a crosswalk for pain interference measured by the BPI and PROMIS pain interference short form." Qual Life Res. 2013;22(10):2769-76."
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Well, it was wet for someone last Friday!
Jim and Adrene put on a great performance, together with Keith, as you can see in the album (centre column) or by watching the slideshow below. And yes, a few of us took a bath, even though we didn't even get close to the equator.
There were some interesting "door" prizes, good food and great company. Yes, we had a ball...
Later in the weekend, we had a bunch of boats at Smiths creek, where Jim Cormack and friends did their best to set a rafting record.
Anyway, Jim, Andrene and Keith were a class act and thanks to the others who helped make it a great night, particularly Janet Dell and Ann Asker. And of course a super special thanks to Jim Cormack for the fabulous pictures.


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It's Ska-Au-Go-Go this weekend on http://www.reggaeworldmusic.com/ for their 3rd annual Ska-A-Ton.
And this year alongside the usual line up of DJ's and selectors streaming live, including yours truly on Friday 8-10pm, are 3 special guest selectors digging deep in their respective ska boxes...
1pm - 3pm - Tommy Rock A Shacka
3pm - 6pm - Jah Wise (Tippertone)
6pm - 8pm - Arrows
Come and join us for some or even all of it!
oh yes and the times I've put here are the UK times. Whereas the times on their site are USA est. (such is the comlex nature of international time zones!)


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A "gut feeling" is an automatic, cognitive, short-cut that provides a crude, organic, meta-analysis of the culmination of one's entire life experience relating to a given concept.
Life experiences are three-fold. First, they involve sensations. Real and/or imagined sensory stimulation from the environment such as light, sound, fragrance, texture, etc. Second, experiences require cognitions and perceptions. These are your thoughts about the sensory stimuli. Your eyes and brain may sense a light, and then your mind interprets, "Oh, the car in front of me just put on the brakes." Third, experiences are bathed in varying levels of emotion. So, the car in front of you suddenly hits the brakes and you feel a quick tinge of fear that you may rear end the other car. Emotions are the body's security system. They evolved as a mechanism to aid us in survival. Emotions warn us of danger and reward us for behaviors that have historically resulted in increased odds for survival of the species.
In the course of a lifetime, you have trillions of experiences covering innumerable concepts. Some of these experiences are available to the conscious mind, but most are not. It would be impossible to function if you had to process your lifetime of experiences every time you had to answer a question or make a decision. So, the mind provides a short cut called the "gut feeling."
If I ask, "Do you like raisins?" the answer will lie in an overview of every life experience you have ever had with the concept called, "raisin."
…raisins are dehydrated grapes
…the dancing California Raisins
…raisin bran cereal
…raisins look like flies
…raisins are high in antioxidants
…as a kid, I threw up after eating a box of raisins
…raisins are sweet
…raisins have a funny texture
…I got raisins in my lunchbox when I was in grade school
…raisins smell bad
…and on and on and on and on
But, since filtering through these millions of experiences would be impossible and impractical, your mind makes a snap shot using the most dominant, overshadowing emotion related to the concept called, "raisin." This provides your gut feeling and your answer… "No, raisins are gross."
The gut feeling is necessary to navigating the complex terrain of human life. Without it, we would be paralyzed. However, it is also the fundamental cognitive error that interferes with human advancement. Our nature, like all animals, is to accept gut feelings as "truth." If I approach a squirrel with the intention of giving it a walnut, the squirrel's gut feeling may be that I am a threat, so the squirrel runs away. The truth is that I intended to help the squirrel by giving it food. Gut feelings are not truth. Truth is based in fact and posses objective reality.
So, if I am interested in finding "truth," then I must understand that my gut feeling is an extremely fallible resource completely dependent on my very limited and unique fund of life experiences. To find "truth," I must test my gut feeling against objective litmus' like logic, mathematics, physical properties, etc. The gut feeling is a necessary place to start, but it can be a foolish place to end.
The ability to override "gut feelings" is the characteristic that enables the human to operate beyond the confines of biological and environmental programming. Every animal on the planet is a slave to gut feelings. Throughout the majority of human history, we have operated exactly like every other species in this respect. However, the advent of logic, mathematics, and the scientific method, has provided a means for humans to break the bonds of our animal nature and rise above superstition and intuition. It is a tragedy that so few take advantage of this magnificent opportunity.
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In the right context, gut feelings are useful. They're based on subconscious pattern matching with experience tweaking weights of the inputs. When a skilled machinist or woodworker practices their craft, of course they are using logic, but they are also going by the feel of their media.
Pattern matching (as working in the mammal brain at least) is very fast, in the real world it works (for both animals and humans) where logic cannot. It can also sometimes perform better than logic when there are conflicting inputs or insufficient information to come to a logical conclusion.
Some years ago researchers developed a neural net application that was trained to evaluate loan applications. After sufficient training it was quite accurate in prediction defaults. It couldn't be legally used, however, because it did not generate a quantifiable reason to reject a loan, neural systems don't work that way.
In the detective example, early in the investigation there is simply not enough logical evidence, and the good investigator needs to utilize gut feelings. But in the end, when the information is in, logic provides the more reliable answer.
I have had a lot of trouble from not paying attention to my intuitions. I grew up in a family where my perceptions were driven underground in the name of "reason" - but really because they were threatening.
So I am very wary of attitudes against gut feelings. People can be very good at reading things like the tiny eye movements of another person, or the subtleties of what someone says and their tone of voice - and know things about the person without even knowing how they know it - which is what intuition is.
I know people that actually believe that if you thinkyour mate is cheating, it means they probably are! If they are accusing you, it's most likely because they are doing the same things! Huh? WTF?
Yes, those wonderful gut feelings that we call intuition. A good thing if your mind is a good dectective. Not so good if it is not.
"Hello, policeman. My neighbor is a rapist. Yes, my stomach just told me. He's home and you can come and pick him up right now. Thank you."
Gut feelings are over rated by the religious and new age crowd, and under rated some people obsessed with the concept that humans should (or even can) be purely rational.
The truth is what we call 'gut feelings' is the mix of our very complex suite of instincts and the highly developed animal brain which has served us fairly well along evolutionary time scales.
Being a late addition, the developed cerebral cortex is only partially integrated with our 'animal brain', giving us periodic conflicts. But we could not survive without our animal brain, the logical mind is to slow. The animal brain, with its highly tuned adaptive neural net structure is able to respond quickly to incomplete and even contradictory inputs ... essential for survival not only in the jungle but in the real world in which we are immersed.
I know how to calculate the trajectory of an object traveling in space, but if I don't have the initial conditions exactly right my calculations go way off. By contrast my dog knows nothing about gravitational constants and initial velocity and she doesn't care. Toss a treat in the air and she gets her mouth under it in a time scale that I couldn't begin to analyze logically.
When we look at ethical issues like the variety of trolley car problems, trying to solve them purely logically leads to logical circles and contradictory conclusions. But somehow (years of evolution building our social instincts, to be precise) enables us to come to some form of resolution. We can decide that one course is moral, while another may not be, even when logic can't bring us there.
Gut feelings also can be better at problems that don't have a logical answer, or problems where there is bad or missing data (like much of the real world). Neural nets deal much better with these problems.
Thank you Michael! I developed more critical thinking skills through interacting with folks on Atheist Nexus than I ever did from formal education ;-)
Welcome back, Edward.
I tend to agree with Loren.
Good point, Loren. The message I am getting from teaching Gen Psy this semester is that nearly every perception we have is crude and inaccurate. Never "feels" like it though ;-)
Gut feelings are very much like intuition. Both are data; the question is: how accurate and/or reliable are the data? Knowing oneself, including attendant irrationalities, phobias, quirks, and other personal characteristics can allow an individual to take such subjective information and process it for its value or lack thereof.
Bottom line: Tenet Nosce - Know Yourself.
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Dear prospective students,
Welcome to the Department of Animal and Food Science. When you enroll in one of our programs, you will find yourself in a challenging academic environment with ample opportunities to learn in the way that works best for you. Many of our core classes such as Feeds and Feeding, Animal Physiology, and Physiology of Reproduction include laboratory components with significant hands-on learning. All of our animal production courses in dairy, meat animal, or equine also include laboratory sections taught at our farms, where you can put into actual practice the concepts learned in the classroom.
Our farms have beef, sheep, swine, dairy, and equine herds, all of which are not only cared for, but managed in many instances by student workers. We also have operating meat and dairy processing facilities on our campus, which offer further opportunities for hands-on learning in food processing. There are many extracurricular activities available to our students as well.
Our department has 13 full-time faculty members with expertise in all the core disciplines of animal production including management, nutrition, physiology, genetics/breeding, and health. Teaching is job-one in our department. Most faculty members either have been, or are currently, active animal producers and maintain significant industry contacts in their species of interest.
It is my hope that you will consider our campus as your choice for a rewarding education in Dairy Science or Animal Science with a meat animal or equine emphasis. Please feel free to contact me firstname.lastname@example.com if you have questions about our programs.
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Table of Contents
This chapter discusses stored programs and views, which are database objects defined in terms of SQL code that is stored on the server for later execution.
Stored programs include these objects:
Stored routines, that is, stored procedures and functions. A
stored procedure is invoked using the
CALL statement. A procedure does
not have a return value but can modify its parameters for later
inspection by the caller. It can also generate result sets to be
returned to the client program. A stored function is used much
like a built-in function. you invoke it in an expression and it
returns a value during expression evaluation.
Triggers. A trigger is a named database object that is associated with a table and that is activated when a particular event occurs for the table, such as an insert or update.
Events. An event is a task that the server runs according to schedule.
Views are stored queries that when referenced produce a result set. A view acts as a virtual table.
This chapter describes how to use stored programs and views. The following sections provide additional information about SQL syntax for statements related to these objects:
For each object type, there are
ALTER, and
DROP statements
that control which objects exist and how they are defined. See
Section 13.1, "Data Definition Statements".
CALL statement is used to
invoke stored procedures. See Section 13.2.1, "CALL Syntax".
Stored program definitions include a body that may use compound statements, loops, conditionals, and declared variables. See Section 13.6, "MySQL Compound-Statement Syntax".


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Roux Library provides interlibrary loan service for current faculty, staff, and students to obtain materials not available at this library. Retired faculty members are eligible for limited borrowing privileges, and we reserve the right to pass along any charges or fees. These services are not available to alumni or other users; the local public library also provides interlibrary loan service.
Requests for interlibrary loans are placed with the Resource Sharing Librarian. Requests may only be placed online and a separate request must be placed for each item. Please make sure the item is not already available at Roux Library by checking the catalog.
You may also wish to search WorldCat. When you are viewing the record in WorldCat for a book you wish to borrow, you can place a direct request by clicking on "Borrow this item from another library (Interlibrary Loan)."
Some materials are usually not available through interlibrary loan:
The library does not borrow required textbooks via Interlibrary Loan.
Interlibrary loan services are intended to assist students and faculty with the short term borrowing of supplementary materials that they might need for class related research, but which are not owned by Roux library.
Purchasing textbooks is part of usual college expenses, along with paying tuition and residence hall/rental expenses and buying school supplies, a parking pass, and a meal plan.
Some textbooks, lab manuals, and course packs are created especially for and used only by FSC courses, so they are not available anywhere else.
Very few libraries interlibrary loan textbooks for their students. Even fewer libraries have the newest editions as soon as they are printed and required for use by professors for classes. Of those libraries that do purchase textbooks, the textbook collection is usually reserved for their campus-use only and are not loaned to other libraries.
Requested books can usually take up to two weeks to arrive, so students are already far behind in their class work and reading by the time the books get here. Students only get to keep a textbook borrowed through ILL for about three weeks. There are no renewals for interlibrary loans.
Because of these factors, occasionally our students have given in to the temptation to keep borrowed materials after their due date in order to have them for classes. This creates a very awkward position for us in the community of libraries with whom we share materials. Roux Library may not be able to borrow from the lending library for any FSC student or staff member if we have been put in this unfortunate position.
Although interlibrary loans do not cost you anything, they often cost the library around $30 or more per request. The library does not have the funding to request hundreds of student textbooks, each of which will only be able to be kept for a few weeks.
Options to purchasing new textbooks can include renting the textbook from the FSC bookstore, purchasing used texts from online textbook sites, or sharing with your classmates.
It can take as little as half a day to as much as two weeks or longer to obtain some materials, depending on the availability or type of material requested. Please remember to fill in the date needed by section of the form. Patrons will be notified by e-mail or text when the requested items arrive. Please be sure to notify the library of your current e-mail address and phone number for texting. We will send notification to your FSC default e-mail address if we do not have any other e-mail address on your library account. Please note that some items may be subject to the lender's conditions, such as library use only, which will mean that the item may not be taken out of Roux Library.
There are no renewals on interlibrary loan books. Failure to return books on time may jeopardize future borrowing privileges for you and this library.
Overdue interlibrary loan material will result in the immediate loss of privileges for that service. The borrower is responsible for fines and/or fees received from the lender as a result of the borrower's misuse of loaned material. Failure to pay for fines and/or fees incurred will result in immediate suspension of interlibrary loan privileges. Upon payment of these fines and fees, the patron's privileges for interlibrary loan will resume.
If you have any questions please contact Nora Galbraith in the interlibrary loan office; phone, 616-6454 or e-mail, email@example.com.
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copy order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.


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LEVEL 2 Deva Advanced
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Parque Nacional Sajama
Southwest of La Paz, the road to Chile passes through some of the Altiplano's starkest scenery, a desert plain virtually devoid of vegetation presided over by the perfect snowcapped cone of Volcán Sajama. At 6542m, Sajama is Bolivia's highest mountain, and the first in a chain of icebound volcanic peaks known as the Cordillera Occidental that straddle the Chilean border and mark the edge of the Altiplano – although Sajama stands alone, separated from the rest of the range. Sajama is also the centre of Bolivia's oldest national park, the PARQUE NACIONAL SAJAMA, established in 1939 to protect the local population of vicuñas, a wild relative of the llama that had been hunted to the verge of extinction for its wool. The animals have since made a dramatic recovery, and large herds can be found grazing 25km or so north of the village at the area known as Patoca.
The park covers roughly one thousand square kilometres, encompassing the entire mountain and a large area of the surrounding desert, where pumas, Andean deer and rheas are also found – though rarely seen. Sajama's slopes also support the world's highest forest, a patch of queñua trees that survive up to 5200m. The records don't stop there: in 2001 the highest football match in the world was played in the crater at the top of Sajama.
Most visitors are climbers, drawn by the chance to ascend a peak of over 6000m that requires relatively little technical expertise. However, the mountain's lower slopes make for excellent hiking, and there are bubbling geysers and hot springs to be explored in the plain below. West of the park on the Chilean border, the two volcanic peaks of Parinacota (6132m) and Pomerata (6222m) provide a stunning backdrop. Known as the payachatas ("twins"), and considered the female consorts of Sajama, these mountains can also be scaled.
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Coming about six months after its major Windows releases, Autodesk, Inc. announced today the releases of AutoCAD 2015 for Mac and AutoCAD LT 2015 for Mac.
Although Autodesk estimates that only 1-3% of all Macs run CAD software, this is still a significant milestone for AutoCAD for the Mac platform, now in its fifth release. Significant because in the five years since the first release of AutoCAD for Mac, the Mac platform base and presence has expanded from about 15 million to today's approximately 80+ million. A nice increase in potential market.
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Mar 26 2014
Sen. Murkowski Welcomes Court's Affirmation of the Tongass' Exemption from the Roadless Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today welcomed the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision reversing a lower court ruling from 2011 that invalidated the Tongass National Forest's exemption from the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
"Striking down the Tongass' exemption to the roadless rule was a terrible decision when it was made more than two years ago," Murkowski said. "The people of Southeast Alaska knew it, and so did the state, which is why they acted so quickly to file an appeal to that decision. I applaud the Ninth Circuit for righting that wrong today."
The Ninth Circuit reversed the decision of the district court, which had reinstated restrictions imposed in 2001 on unroaded areas of the 17 million acre national forest. In 2003, then Gov. Frank Murkowski's administration negotiated an exemption to the roadless rule for the Tongass to settle an Alaska lawsuit challenging the nationwide rule.
"The 2011 ruling by the district court has already done its damage to the people in Southeast Alaska, who rely on the Tongass to help them put food on their tables," Murkowski said. "The economy in those communities has suffered greatly since that ruling, so today's decision by the Ninth Circuit is a welcome one. It's just too bad it had to get to this point in the first place."
Murkowski is Alaska's senior senator and the ranking Republican on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.


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Police in New Jersey will soon have to get warrants if they want to track suspects using cellphone data, the state's Supreme Court ruled in a decision that affords citizens here more privacy protections than they enjoy under federal law.
In a unanimous ruling Thursday stemming from the arrest of a burglary suspect in 2006, the court directed that beginning in 30 days, all law enforcement officers must get a search warrant based on probable cause if they want to get access to cellphone locating data. Since 2010, police have had to satisfy a lower standard of demonstrating there are "reasonable grounds" to believe the information would be relevant to an investigation.
"No one buys a cell phone to share detailed information about their whereabouts with the police," Chief Justice Stuart Rabner wrote. "That was true in 2006 and is equally true today. Citizens have a legitimate privacy interest in such information."
Rabner noted that federal courts have been divided over the issue of cellphone tracking by law enforcement. In some other areas, he wrote, New Jersey's constitution goes farther than the Fourth Amendment in protecting citizens from unreasonable search and seizure — particularly in previous cases involving Internet usage, bank records and hotel telephone records.
"When people make disclosures to phone companies and other providers to use their services, they are not promoting the release of personal information to others. Instead, they can reasonably expect that their personal information will remain private," Rabner wrote. "For those reasons, we have departed from federal case law that takes a different approach."
Rubin Sinins, an attorney who argued on behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey and a state criminal defense lawyers association, called Thursday's decision "vitally important."
"I'm not surprised it was unanimous because the basic premise of the opinion is quite logical and consistent with citizens' reasonable expectation of privacy in their cellphone usage," he said.
In the 2006 case, police tracked Robert Earls to a motel on Route 9 in Howell using information provided by T-Mobile about the location of a cellphone believed to be in his possession. When he opened the door to his room, police saw items they believed had been stolen and arrested him. He eventually pleaded guilty to burglary and theft.
It wasn't immediately clear how Earls' case would be affected by the ruling since a lower court will now have to consider whether police were justified in using the cellphone data without a warrant under an exception for emergency circumstances. Police said they believed Earls' girlfriend was in danger because she had cooperated with them.
The new warrant rule applies only to Earls' case and future cases. The state attorney general's office has trained county law enforcement personnel to obtain warrants for GPS-based location data since 2006, and warrants were obtained in about 85 percent of 600 cases involving cellphone location data for a six-month period last year, according to Thursday's ruling.
"As a practical matter, this ruling only affects future cases, and police in New Jersey already have been routinely seeking probable-cause based warrants before seeking cellphone location information," attorney general's office spokesman Peter Aseltine said in an email. "We will implement training for New Jersey law enforcement to ensure compliance with this ruling."
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Actress Jane Seymour and her husband, director-producer James Keach, have listed a house in Sherman Oaks for sale at $2,195,000 or for one-year lease at $5,900 a month.
The traditional home was built in 1960 for Keach's parents — character actor, director and producer Stacy Keach Sr. and his wife, Mary, who both died in 2003.
This is not the first time the pair have played landlords. The family home was put on the market for the first time in 2005. Then it was listed at $2.6 million to buy or $7,900 a month to lease.
The gated house and detached guesthouse in the upscale community of Longridge Estates contain four bedrooms and four bathrooms in 3,320 square feet of living space.
Keach, 62, produced "Walk the Line" (2005) and directed 24 episodes of the 1993-98 series "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman," in which Seymour starred. The actress, 59, stars in the 2010 films "Freeloaders" and "Love, Wedding and Marriage," neither of which have been released.
Keith Fisher, associate manager of the Estates Division, Prudential California Realty, in Sherman Oaks has the listing.
No longer in charge in Encino
Actor Scott Baio has sold his Encino home for $2.5 million.
The gated single-story contemporary, built in 1964, has floor-to-ceiling windows, three fireplaces, four bedrooms and 4½ bathrooms in 4,400 square feet of living space. The grounds include a gazebo with a home theater, a koi pond, a swimming pool with a hot tub and a lighted tennis court on more than an acre.
Baio, 50, rose to fame in the role of Chachi on the sitcoms "Happy Days" (1977-84) and "Joanie Loves Chachi" (1982-83). He starred in "Charles in Charge" (1984-90) and was the subject of the VH1 show "Scott Baio is 45 … and Single" (2007).
The onetime teen idol had listed the property at $2,895,000 in March. Public records show the house has been in the Baio family since 1994, when it was purchased for $1,385,000.
Karen Crystal and Nicki LaPorta of Ewing & Associates, Sotheby's International Realty, Agoura, had the listing. Keith Fisher of Prudential California, Sherman Oaks, represented the buyer.
Lots of character in Silver Lake
Actor Tom Bresnahan and his wife, Elizabeth French, have listed a Paul Williams-designed home in Silver Lake for $2,287,000.
The 1935 Monterey Colonial, called the Rene Faron residence for its original owner, is on a knoll with lake, canyon, city and mountain views. An oversized motor court and landscaped grounds surround the restored house, which has formal living and dining rooms, a library, a wine cellar, an eat-in kitchen, four bedrooms and 31/2 bathrooms in more than 3,200 square feet of living space.
The prolific Williams was known as an "architect to the stars." He designed homes for entertainer Frank Sinatra and actress Lucille Ball, among others, and worked on such L.A. landmarks as the flying saucer-like Theme Building at Los Angeles International Airport.
Bresnahan, 44, has numerous film and television credits including "Private Practice" (2008), "The Kingdom" (2007), "Crossing Jordan" (2001, 2007), "CSI:NY" (2004) and "Ski School" (1990).
Konstantine Valissarakos of Sotheby's International Realty, Los Feliz, has the listing.
Ex-Dodger sheds his high-rise digs
Outfielder Juan Pierre, who was traded by the Dodgers to the Chicago White Sox earlier this season, has sold his 17th-floor condo in Marina del Rey for $1,125,000.
The 1,900-square-foot remodeled unit has views of the marina, Malibu, the Hollywood Hills and downtown L.A. There are two bedrooms, 21/2 bathrooms and a 500-square-foot terrace. The condo is in the Azzurra, which has a swimming pool, a gym, a 24-hour doorman and a rooftop spa and party deck.
Pierre, 33, led the major leagues in stolen bases in 2010 with 68.
Danny Brown of Prudential California Realty, Los Angeles, had the listing. Vivien Ma of Long Dragon Realty, Arcadia, represented the buyer.
Smaller waves in Malibu?
Update: When investment banker William J. Chadwick listed his Carbon Beach house at a lofty $65 million two years ago, it made a wave in Malibu real estate circles.
The 10,500-square-foot house, on a rarefied stretch of sand known as Billionaires' Beach, is back now at a more modest $35 million. That's more in keeping with at least one comp: the June sale of apparel executive Charles Perez's 5,800-square-foot house down the row to Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen for $25 million.
Chadwick's property has 150 feet of beachfront and a 75-foot beachfront pool. The Cape Cod-inspired house has a 16-seat home theater, an aquarium that fills one wall, a pub, a gym, a wine cellar, six bedrooms and nine bathrooms.
Chris Cortazzo of Coldwell Banker, Malibu West, has the listing.


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US Endoscopy was struggling with a high turnover rate during a time when the Mentor medical device company was gearing up for a growth spurt. Human resources vice president Bill Busby needed to find a way to retain as many existing employees as possible to keep personnel replacement costs under control. Indeed, US Endoscopy added 50 employees in 2010, bringing its headcount to 375, and it is looking forward to additional growth with the opening of a building in Mentor later this year. "It is difficult to estimate the amount of money Bill has saved US Endoscopy because of these efforts," the nomination said. "But it is safe to say that it has been hundreds of thousands of dollars." Mr. Busby, who joined the company in May 2006, focused on the company's production and sales teams. The company studied what performance factors it should use to evaluate employees and built a set of benchmarks that would be used to predict most effective employees and what to look for in new hires. Mr. Busby then was able to improve the interview process by training managers on hiring techniques. He also created a leadership development program, improved compensation packages and even increased employees' days off, which was especially important for hourly employees. As a result, turnover rates tumbled. Turnover for production employees dropped to 8% from 55% three years earlier. The sales force turnover effort began a year later and sales force turnover has dropped to 16% from 35% after two years.
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BANNER ELK, N.C.--- The Lees-McRae basketball doubleheader has been postponed due to a winter storm in the area. The women's game was slated to tip at 3:30 p.m. while the men's squad was tabbed to tip at 5:30 p.m.
The Bobcats were scheduled to play King (Tenn.) in a Conference Carolina game. The games will be rescheduled, but a date has yet to be determined.
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Mark believes that bold decision-making and transparency are critical to transforming and growing a company. Under his guidance, Adobe has completed the fastest transition to a cloud-based subscription model among companies in the software industry. A "people's CFO" with an MBA in organizational behavior, Mark is just as comfortable talking about numbers as he is about leading and developing teams. In 2015, the Silicon Valley Business Journal named him "Public Company CFO of the Year." In 2017, Institutional Investor magazine ranked him No. 1 in the Best Software CFO category by sell-side analysts.
While in college, Mark hoped to become a veterinarian, but quickly found out that accounting, not organic chemistry, was the right fit for him.
If Mark were not at Adobe, he would be an architect designing buildings.
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Out of work and recovering from heart surgery, Philip Liborio Gangi was depressed.
To lift his spirits, the Pittsburg resident started attending student rock concerts at Diablo Valley College. He befriended the Ejector Seats band, and was soon using his photography talents to capture other youthful music groups.
In the past three years, Gangi has gotten to know and snapped about 50 area bands.
"All these new, young friends helped me recover from my post-surgery depression and gave me a new look on life," he said.
Fast forward: After reading about Pittsburg High School's marching show band fundraising for its 2014 London trip, Gangi decided to pool his music resources and help.
At 5 p.m. Saturday, Gangi will bring together several of his band friends in a benefit concert at the Creative Arts Building, 250 School St.
"Now, my friends will (also) have a place to do a Christmas show," he said.
The headliners are Safety Hazard of Martinez and Good Burritos Don't Fall Apart from Pittsburg and Antioch. Rounding out the list are Coda (Martinez), Demon Seed (Pittsburg/Antioch), Avalanche Wars (Pittsburg), October's Desire (Pittsburg), Not 3v3n! (Pittsburg), Doods (Clayton) and Quiet Game Starting Now (Martinez). Members from all nine bands are high-schoolers, so Gangi started organizing concerts at his home because most of them can't play many venues.
"It's hard for them to find places," he said.
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A PIECE OF PEACE: Sixth-grader Jonathon Knittel walked away with the top prize in the annual peace poster contest sponsored by Byron Delta Lions Club.
The Excelsior Middle School student recently took first place, saying "when countries unite, peace is made." Reese Watkins-Nelson took second place, and Kayla Walsh placed third.
According to a news release, the contest is an international competition that "challenges students to explore and artistically express their thoughts about world peace."
Kim Karr, Excelsior's leadership teacher, asked her sixth-grade students to create a poster representing the "Imagine Peace" theme. More than 40 entries were submitted and judged.
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The people calling our games aren't going to keep the viewers interested by saying "Tulane has some good recruits coming in next year." When choosing to watch a game who cares who's going there next year, save for the recruits and their families. Yes, that's part of the media, but I've also read Guerry Smith say some good things about the recruits. One of them is one of the best players on a HS team (Hargrave Academy) that only plays elite post-grad HS teams, and is considered one of the best HS Post Grad programs in the country.winwave wrote:Not sure what media you're talking about. if it's people calling our games they are saying what they need to to promote their product. Locally the press pretty much hasn't said much on it. Last years class was two projects. We got lucky with Daniels b/c of his injury situation. This years class looks better than that and we are supposed to add a shooter who they can't name b/c they have to wait till the April signing date. There just hasn't been a signing yet that has caught the fans or media's interest. Hopefully we start racking them up soon.DfromCT wrote:Why does the media keep saying Mike Dunleavy is bringing in a talented class and posters here keep saying his recruiting stinks?
Getting back on topic: G-League players make $20-25K The salary cap for a G-league TEAM is roughly $205-210K. Frazier's chances of making an NBA roster, being picked late in the first round or second round are not good. And frankly, I agree with others that post that the NBA scouts are a lot more finicky than the talking heads with their mock drafts. Has he really shown that he's in the top 1% of players in the NCAA game? I don't think he's in the top 1% of the AAC.


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Here is a problem that I am working on, which is the applying the concepts of diffraction to the setting of the sun:
Air has a small, usually negligible index of refraction. It is 1.0002926. This causes the Sun to actually be below the horizon when it appears to be just on the verge of sinking below it.
Suppose you are on the sea-shore watching the Sun apparently sinking into the ocean. When only its upper tip is still visible, by what fraction of the diameter of the Sun is that tip actually already below the surface?
As an approximation, take the earth's atmosphere as being of uniform density out to a thickness of 8.600 km, beyond which there is no atmosphere. This means that, with the Earth's radius being 6400. km, your line of sight due West along the ocean surface to the horizon will intersect this "upper surface" of the atmosphere at about 331.9 km from your eye. (The diameter of the sun subtends 0.5000 degrees at your eye).
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President Obama does not shrug off his walk in Faith. He adheres to it. He speaks of it and lives it. The photo at the right shows a man of tender love and faith who is steeped in tradition.
Make sure to read:President Obama & Vice President Biden To Use Historical Bibles For Swearing In Ceremonies
President Obama has always said that he was rooted in prayers. Take a look below at just afew of his powerful quotes of prayer
So, I'm rooted in the Christian tradition. I believe that there are many paths to the same place, and that is a belief that there is a higher power, a belief that we are connected as a people. That there are values that transcend race or culture, that move us forward, and there's an obligation for all of us individually as well as collectively to take responsibility to make those values lived.-
First and foremost, my Christian faith gives me a perspective and security that I don't think I would have otherwise: that I am loved. That, at the end of the day, God is in control
Faith has always provided a moral framework and vocabulary for this country to come to terms with its most pressing challenges. One of the great things about this nation is that it is a place where people from all walks of life can advocate on behalf of their faith and beliefs and be open about what drives and motivates them,"I have a job to do as president, and that does not involve convincing folks that my faith in Jesus is legitimate and real. I do my best to live out my faith, and to stay in the Word, and to make my life look more like His."Lord give me the strength to meet the challenges of my office…" to "Lord, give me patience as I watch Malia go to her first dance where there will be boys. Lord, let that skirt become longer as she travels to that dance."My prayer this morning is that we might see the face of God each and every day, as we go through the hustle and bustle of our lives, that we rise above the here and now and kneel before the eternal. Remember that 'those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.'
President Obama quotes Isaiah 40:31 and Psalm 46 as his favorite.


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text: The brilliant and talented Amy Poehler launched her web series, "Smart Girls," yesterday, a show that "celebrates extraordinary individuals who are changing the world by being themselves." Kicking things off with an episode featuring 10-year-old Cameron King, a writer who specializes in mysteries and ghost stories. Amy and Cameron, along with Amy's crew, producer Meredith Walker and musician Amy Miles, discuss everything from writer's block to the writing process before sitting down together to create a story of their own. Poehler is absolutely perfect throughout; she talks to Cameron, never at or down to her, creating a positive environment that allows Cameron to share her ideas with confidence. The only issue I take with the show is the sponsorship; it's tough to stomach pop-up ads for Barbie dolls, a toy that basically represents an impossible image for young girls, while you're watching a show that so gracefully strives to do the opposite. Clip after the jump.Click to view Smart Girls At The Party: The Writer-Cameron [ON Networks]


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Policy 211.00
Cross Enrollment
Originator: Senior Vice President for Academic Programs
Subject: Policy on Cross Enrollment
- Introduction
- Cross Enrollment is defined as when UMUC students enroll in courses outside of their degree program. Specifically, it is when a UMUC student:
- Who is enrolled in an undergraduate degree program enrolls in a graduate course,
- Who is enrolled in a graduate degree program enrolls in an undergraduate course or a Master's of Business Administration program course, or
- Who is enrolled in the MBA program enrolls in any course outside of the MBA program.
- The word "term" as used in this Policy is defined as the period of enrollment and generally means the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester.
- Cross Enrollment Eligibility
- Between Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
Generally, students are not eligible to enroll in courses outside of their degree programs. However, if UMUC has developed an articulation agreement between both a graduate and undergraduate school program, specific courses may apply to both of the degree programs. In such cases, students are eligible to cross enroll and shall be charged the undergraduate rate for undergraduate courses and the graduate rate for graduate courses.
- Between MBA and Other Graduate Programs
- Students enrolled in a course in the MBA program are not eligible to enroll in any courses outside of the MBA program during that term. MBA students who change their degree program to another graduate program may not enroll in courses in the other program until the next term.
- Students enrolled in other graduate program courses (courses in any program other than the MBA) are not eligible to enroll in any MBA program courses during that term. Graduate students who change their degree program to the MBA program may not enroll in courses in the MBA program until the next term.
- Students enrolled in a dual MBA/Master's degree program must complete all requirements for the first degree and be cleared for graduation for that first degree before beginning the second degree. Students may not take courses for their second degree until the next term.
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Rosa Parks 100th Birthday
February 4, 1913 Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, hall of fame civil rights activist and the "mother of the modern Civil Rights Movement," was born in Tuskegee, Alabama. On December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, she refused to obey a bus driver's order to give up her seat to a white passenger and was arrested. Her arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and made her an international icon of resistance to racial segregation. Eventually, she moved to Detroit, Michigan and from 1965 to 1988 worked for United States Representative John Conyers. Parks received many honors, including the 1979 Spingarn Medal from the NAACP, 1983 induction into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, presented by President William Clinton September 9, 1996, and the Congressional Gold Medal in 1999. In 1976, the City of Detroit renamed 12th Street, Rosa Parks Boulevard. Parks died October 24, 2005 and was honored as the first woman and the second African American to lay-in-state at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C. She also laid-in-state in the Rotunda of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, Michigan for 48 hours. Her name is enshrined in the Ring of Genealogy at the museum. Her biography, "Rosa Parks: A Biography," was published in 2011. On May 24, 2012, the Washington National Cathedral dedicated a sculpture of Parks on the cathedral's Human Rights Porch which celebrates those who struggled to bring equality and social justice to all people.National Day of Courage


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DHLs warehouse in Borås, Sweden hosted this fall's Adding Logic to logistics seminar. The seminar proved once again to be a real success!
More than 30 logistic interested participants listend to presentations about how to boost warehouse and logistics productivity, at Ellagården in Borås, Sweden. Magnus Nygren from our partner NYCE Solutions was also present and talked about their WMS solutions.
Stefan Carlsson, Logistic Manager of DHL, was the key note speaker, and talked about when DHL introduced Voice Pick in 2008. The seminar visitors also had the chance to see Voice Pick operators in action at the DHL warehouse.
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Spring Show, 2008
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TOUCHSCREEN ON MACBOOKS?, business and finance assignment help
Question Description
Now that you have completed your report, it is time to design and present your findings. Your task is to organize and develop the three (3) parts (introduction, body, and closing) of an effective presentation, based on your Justification Report (Assignment 2.3). Chapter 12 in our text provides overall information on presentation format, content, and delivery. Please do not simply cut and paste your justification report content to the slides. Instead develop clear, concise content that enhances your presentation narration or notes. Remember that your slides are meant to be highlights and your audience should not spend a great deal of time reading from the slides but instead listening to you present the concepts.
Create an eight to ten (8-10) slide presentation in which you:
- Ensure that your PowerPoint presentation fulfills the appropriate length requirements and professional style requirements.
- Open with an engaging introduction of the topic of your report. Include one (1) title slide and one (1) introductory slide.
- For the body of your presentation, cover the main points of your report. Create slides that reinforce and illustrate your main ideas. Follow basic design principles for effective slide content.
- For your single closing slide, finish with a memorable wrap-up statement that refocuses on the purpose of your report.
- Use PowerPoint voice-over and / or the notes section to present your slides.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
- Include a title slide containing the title of the assignment, your name, the professor's name, the course title, and the date. The title slide is not included in the required slide length.
- Format the PowerPoint presentation with headings on each slide, and two to three (2-3) relevant graphics (photographs, graphs, clip art, etc.) throughout the presentation, ensuring that the presentation is visually appealing and readable from 18 feet away. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
- Slides should abbreviate the information in no more than five or six (5 or 6) bullet points each.
- Slide titles should be based on the criteria being summarized (e.g., "Four Key Attributes," "Responses to Budget Issues," etc.).
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- Descriptive titles on each of the slides
- Text contains concise, precise content
- Graphics convey the idea described by the slide text
- Statements in bulleted lists have a parallel structure
- The font size is easily read from a distance
- There are no more than three (3) different font styles in the presentation
- The color and background convey a formal business tone
- Animation effects are used in moderation
- There are no misspellings or typographical errors
The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:
- Assess strengths and weaknesses in the student's own oral communication and in the oral communication of others.
- Use sentence variety, effective word choice, and correct grammar in oral communication.
- Analyze verbal and nonverbal techniques that enhance oral communication within a business and / or professional context.
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Cherokee Cascade 17BHSE
Forest River Cherokee Cascade SE travel trailer 17BHSE highlights:
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This Cherokee Cascade SE model 17BHSE allows your family of five or six to easily camp and enjoy the outdoors. At night the double bed bunks will be a welcome space for up to four tired campers. The booth dinette and sofa can also be used as sleeping space for added family or friends when needed. You will appreciate the rear corner bath which features a tub/shower, toilet, and sink. Take turns each morning or at night getting cleaned up while the rest enjoy the view of your surroundings through the large side windows. There is even a view from each bunk. Overhead cabinets provide plenty of storage, plus there are both front and rear outdoor storage compartments as well.
All Cherokee Cascade models are quality built with distinct features and superior comfort in mind. And, they are all set at an affordable price point. So, when you get the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy all the beauty and wonder that an outdoor adventure holds, the Cherokee Cascade is ready and waiting to help you relax and unwind. Each unit features an aerodynamic radius front which improves towability, and you will have no trouble hitching up even in the dark with the lighted power tongue jack. The nitro filled tires help keep the tow going smoothly down the road even on a bumpy surface. Inside, you will enjoy comfortable furnishing, shaker style cabinetry, and large overhead cabinets for plenty of storage. There are two 20 lb. LP bottles, a patio awning for added outdoor living space, plus plenty of exterior storage for your camping gear. These units also offer solar prep for when you choose to do a little boon-docking off the beaten path, and they are also wired for a back up camera if you choose to add that option as well. Come choose one of the Cherokee Cascade travel trailers or toy haulers, and let everyday life take a backseat so you can rest and unwind for awhile!Have a question about this floorplan?Contact Us
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Kindergarten is an exciting and critical time in your child's development and growth. You can play an important role in this wonderful journey. Here's what kindergarten teachers want parents to know:
1. Your job isn't over when you drop your little one off at school; it has only just begun. Your child's teacher wants to be your partner. Keep her informed about what goes on at home that might affect your child's behavior or academic performance. Share how what she does at school affects your child at home and do so in a way that is considerate of her time.
2. This is not your grandfather's kindergarten. Sadly, much of what happens in kindergarten is driven by high standards and preparation for standardized tests. The expectations of what children need to know when they enter kindergarten are closer to what used to be expected in 1st grade. To boost your child's academic skills:
- Talk with her about what interests her.
- Encourage her to be curious and ask questions.
- Point out letters and numbers when you see them in books and around town.
- Support her in solving everyday problems.
3. Reading to your child once a day is not enough. Try to read together at least three times a day. Books are the gateway to building vocabulary, learning about print, and developing listening and early literacy skills. When you read, talk about the book. Discuss the characters and setting, make predictions, and create new endings. Point out letters and words in the text, and encourage him to recognize rhyming sounds and words and to identify beginning and ending sounds. The BOB Books: Rhyming Words boxed set is one of our favorites for early learners.
4. Writing exploration at home is critical. Your child needs to have opportunities to use pencils, crayons and other writing instruments as she attempts to express herself in written form. (You can shop for fun sets of markers and colored pencils in our shop!). Kids begin with scribbles and lines, move on to letters and their name, and then to words and sentences.
5. The more self-control your child has, the more successful he will be in school. Children need practice in deciding how and when to express their feelings and needs, and when and if to act on impulses. Help him develop and practice these skills at home before he tests them at school, where the consequences are a loss of learning for him and for others.
6. It's okay to make yourself known. Come in. Look around. Peruse the textbooks and materials. Knowledge is power. When you know about the subjects your child is studying, you will be able to help her better and have a common understanding for discussion. Volunteering is a wonderful way to learn about what goes on at school and to show your child how much you care about what she is doing.
7. Your child needs lots of opportunities for play outside of school. Play is the way in which he learns about himself and the people and world around him. But more often than not, play has been squeezed out of the school day. Playing both alone and in small groups helps facilitate learning and allows your child to practice skills and concepts.
8. Homework is an opportunity for talking, sharing, and listening. Teachers give homework to extend the learning of the classroom. It is a chance for you to find out what your child is studying and how well he is grasping the skills and concepts being taught at school. Talk with your child about his homework. It shows him that you care and value what he does at school.
9. Television and video games use up valuable playtime. Limit screen time. The hours spent with these electronic devices could otherwise be spent talking, reading, or actively learning through play.
10. First-hand experiences are another teacher for your child. Take her to museums, the zoo, the aquarium, the library, parks, arts performances, and geographic locations such as the mountains, beach, forests, and deserts. And do it often. She'll grasp concepts and skills better if she has experiences with the real thing.