text: At the University of California, Los Angeles, researchers have developed a method for producing colloidal dispersions of letter-shaped microscopic particles. The structures may have application in cell biology and in studies of thermodynamic self-assembly, and the technique can be modified to create nanoscale particles as well.To manufacture the structures — called LithoParticles — the scientists used automated stepper UV lithography. Past efforts to create monodisperse colloids with other bottom-up techniques produced a limited number of geometric shapes, but none as complex as letters. Movable structures for microelectromechanical systems applications also tend to remain attached to the wafer's surface, rather than being freed completely into solution.First the scientists created masks for the 26 letters in the English alphabet using electron beam lithography. Then they used an Ultratech i-line stepper at 365 nm — an automated lithographic projection system — with the mask to expose photoresist mixed with red, blue and green fluorescent dye. The method yielded up to 250 million particles per minute, as opposed to the hundreds of particles per second obtainable with continuous-flow lithography. A fluorescence micrograph of a colloidal dispersion showsletter-shaped lithographic particles colored with fluorescent dyes.They imaged the letters under multiwavelength excitation with a Leica confocal microscope and examined their uniformity and definition with a JEOL scanning electron microscope. The 1-μm-thick characters were about 7 μm tall and 4 μm wide — the same height and width as a 1/100-point font.Other particles the researchers made assumed a variety of configurations, from square doughnuts to triangular prisms. They also manufactured multilayered particles that incorporated magnetic components and organic dyes. If their surfaces were modified with biopolymers, the particles could serve as fluorescent probes for marking cells and for studying intracellular microstructural changes, according to the team. With deep-UV steppers, submicron particles of similar quality could be produced. Manipulated with laser tweezers, such structures might be placed on specific cells as a label. They also could prove useful in studies of thermal-driven self-assembly of differently shaped components.


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Ellery Creek Big Hole camping area
This campsite is on the Larapinta Trail. It is also popular with those not hiking and is accessible with conventional 2WD vehicles. It is a short walk from a permanent waterhole surrounded by river red gums. There are also pleasant shady walks along the creek, which is usually dry. It is signposted off Namatjira Dr, 88 km west of Alice Springs. Bring drinking water. Note: generators are not permitted.
This campsite is located in West MacDonnell National Park
Stretching 170 km across the West MacDonnell Ranges west of Alice Springs, this is one of the most visited parks in the Red Centre. Its highest peak is 1531 m Mount Zeil, in the far west, and its gorges contain beautiful waterholes, startling white ghost gums, and retreats for wildlife. The park is connected by the 223 km Larapinta Trail, as well as by a multitude of shorter walks. A world-class bicycle path also leads through the park from Alice Springs. Most of the park trailheads are accessible by 2WD.
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I am always disappointed when I hear negative comments about the Christian community ignoring social issues such as racism. It happens in our churches, but we ignore it. It happens in our culture and in our world, yet we do not necessarily equip our youth to see it for what it is and do something about it.
Christian school teachers, in my opinion, are even more called to train their students to understand racism in all of its ugly forms, not as an outside entity (It happens "over there" to "some people" in "other places"), but as a continuous process of stereotyping, negative attitudes and discriminatory perceptions. Why is this part of our mission? It is an issue that it NOT political; it is a matter of ethics. Whether we are Democrats or Republicans, we can appreciate the fact that a black American has finally made it to the Presidency and celebrate that fact by encouraging our youth to take advantage of education opportunities. We can take it upon ourselves to motivate our students to develop positive identities and role models within the African American community.
As a little white girl from rural Western NY, it is difficult for me at times to believe that I have a voice in helping to stop racism. I'm tempted to just say, "What do I know about racism? I'm one of the privileged majority. What right do I have to draw the attention of my multicultural students to the dangerous mindsets that perpetuate racism? Don't they already know more than I do about these issues?" In this sense, it is not about white or black–we all have a part and a duty to train students to see clearly. Yes, my students may have had more personal experiences concerning racism. But it doesn't necessarily make them mature thinkers in terms of how to react to these experiences and how to pinpoint how they affected their identity and their responses to society.
The interesting part is that in one of my very multicultural classrooms, where each student comes from a different ethnic/regional background, I found my students making blanket statements such as, "Black people create their own stereotypes" or "If they don't receive a quality education, it is their own fault." Now that my students have opened the can of worms dialogue, how can I guide them toward appreciating African American culture? These discussions came as a result of reading Zora Neale Hurston's book Their Eyes Were Watching God and I found myself growing discouraged. What is the point of introducing such a beautiful, lyrical, important multicultural text if my students just aren't "getting" it?
The solution to this problem that I am pondering right now is to get together some of the variety of women from the U.S., Panama and other Latin American countries who have successfully established themselves in a career field. My preference would be to choose a variety of women who come from different economic brackets, who can not only speak on the African-American female experience in a way that is relevant to the novel, but can also open up dialogue from personal experience concerning racism and how it has affected them. Will this work? I certainly hope so. Feel free to respond with your own ideas or comments.
One thing is for sure in my mind. Whenever students believe that racism is dead in their particular area of the world, or that it is someone else's problem and not their problem, we cannot in good conscience permit that mindset to go unanswered. The danger lies in pretending that simply because we do not perceive aspects of racism or that it is not as visible in certain regions as in others that it has simply erased itself from society. How can we motivate students in the black community to rise above racism and believe in their own achievement? How can we encourage students to take advantage of educational opportunities offered to them instead of thinking, "That's not for someone like me." How can we show that we believe in our students, regardless of their racial background?
Let's make our Christian school students aware of the issues around them, instead of just ignoring them because we believe they might be outside of their personal experience. We don't stop teaching the Holocaust simply because we don't happen to have any Jewish students in the classroom, so let's not take teaching multicultural literature for granted.


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Airport Name: Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar (DABH) Airport
IATA Code: IDR
Address: DABH Airport, Indore (MP)
Country: India
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Latitude: 22°43'24" N
Longitude: 75°48'19.7" E
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Tirupati is located in the Chittoor district of the state of Andhra Pradesh and is famous for the Sri Venkateswara Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, who is considered to be the richest god. Every year, millions of tourists from India and abroad visit this temple to seek blessings of the lord. The destination is served by the Tirupati Airport, which is located at a distance of 14 km from the city centre. Flights to Tirupati are available from all the major cities of India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore.
The city is home to varied tourist attractions, including the Swami Pushkarini Lake, Papavinasam Teertham, Asthana Mandapam, TTD Gardens, Sri Vari Museum and Mamandur. There are also many temples in the region, such as the Sri Kodandaramaswami Temple, Sri Annapurna Sameta Kasi Visweswaraswami Temple and Sri Venkateswara Dhyana Vignan Mandiram. Besides, festivals like Ramnavmi, Vaikunta Ekadasi and Janmashtami are celebrated with much enthusiasm here. During the trip, tourists can purchase copper and brass idols as well as red-wooden toys, which are quite famous.
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GOLF at Aintree is looking forward to an exciting era with news that plans have been drawn up to extend the current nine-hole course to 18 holes.
The cost of the development will be around £500,000 and Geoff Jones, manager of Aintree Golf Centre, administrators of the course, said: "Any 18-hole course at the moment has to be worth doing. We have been planning it for the past 12 months and now these plans have been drawn up.
"We are hoping to begin the development soon and it will be more exciting when things start to appear."
New facilities will include a separate clubroom for members of the Grand National Golf Club, situated on the site.
"Incorparated in it is that six holes will be on the other side of Melling Road on the Mildmay Course," Jones revealed. "We have got to find a way of getting over the Melling Road and also the racecourse itself.
"We originally aimed for October 2004, but we think that is ambitious. We are looking at sometime in 2005."
A feature of the current nine hole course - supposedly one of the longest in the country - is the mock Grand National fence across the third fairway. The famous Becher's Brook (not the fence) comes into play on two of the holes.
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Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Brendan Smith TD has called on the Government to follow the lead of Sweden and the UK House of Commons and recognise the state of Palestine. The recent war in Gaza and the unwillingness of the Israeli Government to engage in meaningful and constructive negotiations with the Palestinians has resulted in a mind shift in how best to approach the conflict in the Middle East.
Deputy Smith stated "Ireland was the first European Union Member State to declare that a solution to the conflict in the Middle East had to be based on a fully sovereign State of Palestine, independent of and co-existing with Israel. Fianna Fáil in Government launched that policy position in 1980. Today we are moving further and believe the time is right for the Government to fully recognise Palestine as a sovereign, independent state."
"The recent war in Gaza and the general lack of progress made in achieving the two state solution has been deeply unsatisfactory and has resulted in continued instability in the region. The indiscriminate rocket attacks against the Israeli people by Hamas and the attack on UN schools and refugee camps by the Israeli Defence Forces were despicable acts which shocked the international community. These actions have added to the failure to bring peace to both Israelis and Palestinians. Fianna Fáil believes that the only way to help bring about a two state solution now is to unilaterally recognise the Palestinian state. We hope this would act as an impetus for renewed peace talks. The Palestinians deserve equality in those negotiations. Recognising the Palestinian state would go some way in bringing about that equality. I will be seeking a debate in the Dáil on this matter next week and hope that time will be made available to me to outline the arguments for Irish recognition for the state of Palestine."
"We are deeply concerned at the continuing advance of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory which are both illegal and make the two-state solution increasingly difficult to implement. The world has witnessed the horrific consequences of war in Gaza this summer. We have witnessed the provocative decision made by Israel to build more settlements on Palestinian lands. It's time we said in a clear and loud voice "Stop" to the injustices which are on-going in the Middle East. The Government should raise its voice on the international stage and for the first time recognise the state of Palestine on behalf of the Irish people."


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Something has moved in with Devil's Due Publishing, Inc., and that something is terror! The ink is dry on a licensing agreement between Devil's Due and Universal Studios Consumer Products Group, sealing the deal to resurrect horror icon Chucky and bring the killer doll to comic books.
The 1988 feature film Child's Play garnered an immense cult following, spawned many sequels, and now becomes a terrifying new comic book. Wounded by police, "Lakeshore Strangler" Charles Lee Ray stumbled into a toy store. Just before his death, the serial killer used voodoo to transfer his soul into a Play Pals "Good Guy" doll. When the doll was brought home as a child's birthday gift, horror ensued, and hasn't stopped since.
"In light of a popular resurgence of both horror movies and, more recently, horror comics, we thought fans might be ready for more Chucky," says DDP President Joshua Blaylock. "Devil's Due's infatuation with the horror genre isn't a new one; the breakout cult success of Tim Seeley's HACK/SLASH sparked more than enough interest to follow up with horror/occult themed LOST SQUAD, BLACK HARVEST, and NIGHTWOLF, as well as a brief revival of the dormant Chaos Comics ghouls. We're excited as can be to bring Chucky to comics. Coming up with ideas for the character is 'child's play'."
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Holistic Approach Supports Patient Physical, Mental, Spiritual and Emotional Wellness
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Published January 27, 2016
COWICHAN TERRITORY – DUNCAN, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A new community-based primary care teamlet is now seeing patients at Cowichan's Ts'ewulhtun Health Centre. The teamlet model allows community members to access most medical services in one location, avoiding lengthy referrals, and with health care professionals they know and trust. This unique program was designed in partnership by Cowichan Tribes, Island Health and First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), and funded through the Province and FNHA Joint Project Board.
The collaborative team currently includes a general practitioner (GP), nurse practitioner, registered nurse/clinic manager and two registered nurses in part-time health promotion and prevention roles. The group is rounded out by three health coaches, all licensed practical nurses, who provide individualized support and advocacy for the centre's clients before, during and after medical appointments.
Health coaches provide follow-up services, ensuring that patients understand their consultations and feel heard, giving socioeconomic support, including arranging transport to and from appointments, and are available Monday to Friday by phone for on-call advice and support. These services empower community members to have greater involvement in their own care.
The program will eventually expand to include a full-time GP, medical office assistant, social determinants of health expert, wider paramedical services such as physiotherapy and a traditional healer. Cultural safety, enhanced patient communication, relationship-building and accessibility are cited as early benefits to the project.
Prior to the teamlet many community members reported barriers to better health outcomes in access to a consistent GP, culturally respectful care and ongoing clinical support. As a result, the local emergency room was overused in situations where preventable symptoms escalated after chronic-care conditions were left untreated.
The holistic model of care champions a personalized, client-centred approach to support individual's physical, mental, spiritual and emotional health and wellness. With an expanded definition of primary care to include traditional paramedical services, the teamlet maximizes flexibility and provides community members with the best-possible care, while reducing overall reliance on emergency room and walk-in clinics.
"When we work to reduce existing barriers to care for First Nations communities, we are also developing a strong partnership that will improve the health of all First Nations. Announcements like today's teamlets help develop these relationships to provide personalized, culturally-sensitive patient-centered care," says Health Minister Terry Lake
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Dieser Beitrag enthält ergänzende Informationen zu Thomas Helbing's Präsentation "Data Protection Law Requirements to Cloud Computing Agreements in the European Union" vom 24 März 2010 auf der CloudSlam 2010 Conference.
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The presentation gives an overview over the requirements of the EU Data Protection Directive for cloud computing services with examples from national laws, in particular Germany. No legal background knowledge is required.
Slide 1a "EU Data Protection Directive - Introduction"
Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data
Slide 1d "EU Data Protection Directive - Contoller / Processor"
Article 29 Working Party - Opinion 1/2010 on the concepts of "controller" and "processor"
Slide 2a "Contracts and Security Measures - Security Measures"
German Federal Data Protection Act - Bundesdatenschutzgesetz, BDSG - Inoffical English Translation
Slide 3b "Data Export to Third Countries - Standard Contractual Clauses"
Commission Decision of 5 February 2010 on standard contractual clauses for the transfer of personal data to processors established in third countries under Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council - new version applicable from 15 May 2010
Slide 3d "Data Export to Third Countries - Safe Harbor"
US Department of Commerce Website on Safe Harbor
Slide 3e "Data Export to Third Countries - Binding Corporate Rules"
- WP 155: Working Document on Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) related to Binding Corporate Rules
- WP 154: Working Document Setting up a framework for the structure of Binding Corporate Rules
- WP 153: Working Document setting up a table with the elements and principles to be found in Binding Corporate Rules
- WP 133: Recommendation 1/2007 on the Standard Application for Approval of Binding Corporate Rules for the Transfer of Personal Data - WORD FILE
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We premiered Pariah's flawless remix of the xx's "Basic Space" only a few days ago, and an enterprising fan has already put together this unofficial video, using oddly appropriate images of Anna Karina's iconic performance in Godard's Vivre Sa vie:
In other news, Pariah's "Detroit Falls" will see a proper vinyl release soon (b/w the equally great "Orpheus"), via 10" on R & S Records.
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London youngsters the xx are set to release their ethereal, dream-like minimalist pop debut next month in the UK on Young Turks. On this remix of album standout "Basic Space," UK producer Pariah taps into the same brooding, haunted/hopeful glow and early-morning-rain atmospherics that elevated Burial's transcendent Untrue:
The xx's debut full-length is out August 17 in the UK on Young Turks, with a U...


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Project Management LA is a full-day premium event that's exploring one of the built world's most "disrupt-able" markets: Project Management.
It's no secret that drones, IoT, advanced software, machine learning, and other emerging technologies have transformed how we manage buildings and infrastructure projects.
It's up to you to figure out which of these technologies are real, which are hype, and how to properly leverage them in your built business.
Fewer than 20 tickets remain! Ticket sales end tonight at midnight!
As the professional in charge of executing large-scale building projects, you have the opportunity to save major time and money with more efficient and effective project management. Our slate of speakers and technology experts will show you everything you need to know.
Real Estate Developers and Owners
You're in charge of the maintenance and operations of buildings (which project management plays a crucial role in) and sometimes the decision maker investing in new technology, so understanding the full landscape of industry trends, evolving standards, and end-user needs is crucial.
Technology professionals & Venture Capitalists
As a leader in creation of technology products that impact our building processes, you must find creative ways to integrate your solution into "our world" and that starts with understanding our perspective and making the connections that allow for the right feedback and growth of your product's awareness.
Gordon Scott, Partner, Connect Homes
Whether it is prefabricated panels installed as part of a larger project of fully finished units delivered to a construction site, the modular fabrication is changing how the built environment is constructed and maintained. With these changes come new challenges for managing complex projects, coordinating materials, and delivering projects on time. During this presentation, Gordon will describe how the productization of the building process has led to new challenges and opportunities that will save time and money. How can they be applied to other aspects of the building industry?
Brok Howard, Technical Account Manager, dRofus
Remember the promise that BIM would fix all the flaws in a CAD-based delivery? That collaborating on models would increase efficiency in coordination and quality of deliverables? While in many ways BIM has done a great job of fixing old problems, it has also done a great job of making some old problems worse. We all continue to struggle with managing client expectations, quality control, scope creep and deliverables. In this class we'll talk about the next evolution in project delivery and how shifting from model-driven to data-driven workflows can help fix what's still broken. We'll break down the concept of using data to drive model development rather than being a byproduct and gains that can be achieved across the project lifecycle.
Frederic Guitton, Chief Revenue Officer, Redteam
Gary Vadenais, Account Executive, Sopris Systems
Moderator: Walker Thisted, Producer, BuiltWorlds
There are an increasingly wide range of software solutions for project management. These solutions address different aspects of the project management process in a number of different ways. It is often difficult to make sense of how the different solutions relate and complement each other. During this discussion, we will look at two examples and discuss how different solutions might be appropriate for projects of different scales and companies of varying sizes.
Andrew Dennison, COO, Uplift Data Partners
Philip Lorenzo, Co-Founder, StructionSite (https://www.structionsite.com/)
Moderator: Walker Thisted, Producer, BuiltWorlds
Project management would be quite difficult without gathering data from the field. During this panel we will look at how drones and handheld cameras are increasingly being used to document the construction process and how the data that is gathered is integrated into the other project management softwares.
David Bruemmer, Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, 5D Robotics
Jacob Olsen, VP Global Field Engineering, Dewalt / Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Moderator: Walker Thisted, Producer, BuiltWorlds
During this panel, we will explore the role of connected vehicles in how construction jobsites are structured and managed. In particular, we will discuss 5D Robotics recent partnership with United Rentals to help support connected and autonomous vehicles on construction jobsites.
Cleve Adams, CEO, Site 1001
Randy Smith, Director Facility Management Services, Gilbane Building Company
Moderator: Walker Thisted, Producer, BuiltWorlds
That challenges of managing projects do not end when the building is completed and turned over to the client. As building owners seek to retain buildings for longer periods of time, it is becoming increasingly important to integrate methods of managing a building into the construction process. Through sensors connected to various building systems and capable of monitoring interior and exterior atmosphere, moisture within walls, and a wide range of other aspects of a building, it is becoming possible for building to perform more efficiently and for owners to operate them with greater ease. We will explore these questions through a case study that highlights the collaboration between Gilbane and Site 1001.
Matt Redman, Operations & Technical Development, Del Amo Construction, Inc.
Rob Wagner, Project Management, Commercial Construction, Del Amo Construction, Inc.
Moderator: Josh Newland, Sr. Manager, Industry Marketing, Procore
As new technology comes on the market, it is often difficult to know which software to adopt and which softwares will have staying power. During this presentation, we will explore how Del Amo Construction selected Procore as their project management software after careful deliberation over a number of finalists. We will then examine how the rolled out its use and then worked closely with the Procore team to continue to develop new tools and refine functionality.
Vitali Ruder, Project Manager, Helix Electric
TJ Glover, BIM Department Manager, Helix Electric
Moderator: Ailyn Mendoza, Director of CX, Iris VR
The scale of a project plays a significant role in how the process is managed. There are often a wide range of sub-contractors involved, complex schedules that must be maintained, and large budgets. When the project is an operational airport, the complexity is amplified tremendously. In this panel, we will explore how the various collaborators used BIM and VDC on a billion dollar project as well as the role that VR is playing in helping installers visualize the process at the office prior to working on site.
Len Joseph, Thornton Tomasetti
Jeff Mays, Senior PM from the Crenshaw/LAX, Walsh
Randy Starbird, Executive Managing Director, Clune Construction Company
Moderator: Walker Thisted, Producer, BuiltWorlds
Engineers and contractors play an essential role in helping designers understand what can be built and then figuring out practical and cost effective solutions for doing so. During this conversation, we will explore how the engineering firm Thornton Tomasetti and the construction company Walsh Construction each approach project management on particularly complex projects.
Building owners are faced with a wide range of challenges that evolve as the project moves from the design phase into the construction phase and ultimately into the operations phase. They are often met with a diversity of technologies to employ as well as entrenched methods that are difficult to change.
Brendan Wallace, Fifth Wall
Moderator: Matt Gray, Co-Founder, BuiltWorlds
The success of how a project is managed ultimately is measured by the extent to which the owner is satisfied and how well that projects functions throughout its lifecycle. In order to enhance the chance of success, many building owners and operators and investing capital in new technology that can improve various aspects of the process. During this conversation, Brendan will talk about raising Fifth Wall: a $212 M venture fund – the largest & most active VC fund in real estate technology – backed by the largest owners & operators of real estate in the world including CBRE, Prologis, Lennar, Hines, Host Hotels, Macerich, Equity Residential & Lowe's Home Improvement.
Talking about technology and innovation without real-world examples is not our style. At the event, we'll be applying the innovation conversation to specific projects, including:
1) Crenshaw/LAX Metro Rail Extension
The new $1.5B Metro Rail extension will offer an alternative transportation option to congested roadways and provide significant environmental benefits, economic development and employment opportunities throughout Los Angeles County.
2) New LAX Expansion to Tom Bradley International Terminal
The Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) Project provides greater capacity to the existing facility's west side with the addition of new gates to accommodate new-generation aircraft and a Great Hall for dining, retail shopping, and passenger amenities beyond passenger security screening. It is expected to create nearly 4,000 construction-related jobs.
You'll hear the leaders directly responsible for these projects talk about the innovation opportunities that resulted from tackling a project of this size.


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NBC Action News – 41 just aired a story today about this and I had a reader share the link with me (I missed it as my TV seems to be permanently stuck on Nick Jr these days). You will want to read up to learn more about what is happening.
Here's an example: If you purchase a product for $2.00 and have a coupon for $0.50/1, then you pay $1.50 — and are to be taxed only on the $1.50. This is REGARDLESS of what the coupon says. Even if you have a coupon for a free product, you do not pay ANY sales tax on the product!
It is very hard to determine if your store is overcharging you, so you may have to come home and do some math to make the determination on your own. If you find you are overcharged, you can show Customer Service in the store and they should issue you a refund of the overage.
This is only a minor recap of the investigation — so head over here and see / read the entire story. It's a good one!!
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I love the tower at SJSU, I am always looking for new angles, new ways of shooting it. This angle made me think of fireworks! I have been at SJSU since 1979. I love being here, working here and having the university as a part of my life.


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When practicing oral hygiene, it is important to stick to a routine. It is more likely that those who form healthy habits will wind up taking better care of their teeth. To optimize the results, it is crucial that an individual pays attention to the equipment he or she uses for oral health maintenance.
The Pennsylvania Dental Association recently released a statement providing information about healthcare products, including how long people should use certain items.
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In order for dental care products to be most effective, people must be able to know when the tools have run their course. Even the most strictly-adhered-to routine will fall short if the equipment is not up to par.
It is important that toothbrushes be replaced every three months and just after an individual experiences a cold or the flu. For people who prefer mechanical or rechargeable toothbrushes, the longest a removable head should be used is also three months, before being replaced. These kinds of brushes have a motor that wanes in potency over time, and it would be wise to replace the power source every two or three years. As advanced technology becomes available, people may choose to upgrade even more often.
For patients who like to buy toothpaste in bulk, it is critical to take note of the expiration dates. After these dates, the toothpaste loses effectiveness. Products such as dental floss and interdental picks should be used just once and disposed of afterward. The Pennsylvania Dental Association recommends that consumers look for the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. This seal, a registered certification mark, is attached to products that meet ADA guidelines and standards after a series of tests.
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It is sensible to store oral care products in a cabinet or vanity that can close. If this is not viable, then keeping them five feet from the toilet will prohibit the possibility of contaminating them from a flushing toilet. Making sure that products stay dry between uses is essential, for it reduces the risk of bacterial contamination.
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Intelligent Decision Technologies
An International Journal
- ISSN print
- 1872-4981
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- 1875-8843
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- 13; 4 issues
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- Last issue (12:3) online on 18 December 2018
- Next issue
- 12:4 scheduled for March 2019
- Back volumes
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- Subject
- Artificial Intelligence, Computer & Communication Sciences, Computer Science
A refereed international scholarly journal, Intelligent Decision Technologies (IDT) welcomes original research contributions on the fundamental concepts and applications of intelligent systems that support decision making. Manuscripts are published on such diverse areas as artificial intelligence, fuzzy techniques, genetic algorithms, intelligent agents, multi-agent systems, cognitive science, mathematical modeling, neural systems/neural networks, computer-supported cooperative work, geographic information systems, user interface management systems, informatics, knowledge representation, applications of intelligent systems and others.
The field of intelligent decision technologies is interdisciplinary in nature, bridging computer science with its development of artificial intelligence, information systems with its development of decision support systems, and engineering with its development of systems. IDT seeks to attract research that is focused on applied technology while exploring its development at a fundamental level. IDT seeks an interchange of research on intelligent systems and intelligent technologies which enhance or improve decision-making in industry, government and academia. IDT publishes research on all aspects of intelligent decision technologies, from fundamental development to the applied system. The journal is concerned with theory, design, development, implementation, testing and evaluation of intelligent decision systems that have the potential to support decision making in the areas of management, international business, finance, accounting, marketing, healthcare, military applications, production, networks, traffic management, crisis response, human interfaces and other applied fields.
The target audience is researchers in computer science, business, commerce, health science, management, engineering and information systems that develop and apply intelligent decision technologies. Authors are invited to submit original unpublished work that is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
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New research has shown that visual alerting methods are still considered to be the most trustworthy, as compared to auditory or tactile alerts. This is shown by research conducted by a team of scientists at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA, USA.
The research Alert Characteristics and Identification of Avatars on a Virtual Battlefield by James P. Bliss, Rachel Liebman and J. Christopher Brill is published in the current issue (6:2) of the journal Intelligent Decision Technologies.
Most research to date has been limited to the visual or auditory signal modality. The question of how signal reliability interacts with signal modality to impact reaction behaviors is important with regard to applied environments such as the military battlefield.
In the study, thirty undergraduate students completed two sessions of a virtual reconnaissance mission. During each session, they received ten alerts about nearly opposing forces. They indicated trust or distrust of each alert, and subsequently identified the avatar as friend or foe. Results indicated that participants trusted more historically reliable alerts, and that they showed quicker identification behaviour for visually presented alerts.


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April 20, 2009
Biker Boys
I tried snapping a pic of this idiot but he was all over the place!
There is nothing more annoying than those idiots on bikes without helmets.
they go down the street at break neck speed and then start showing off by standing on their bikes and acting like clowns!
Its supposedly against the law, but i have never ever seen a cop stop one of those lunatics.
If they want to risk falling and cracking their heads open, kaifhum.
But they are risking the lives of innocent people on the road!
Buy a helmet God damn it !
And stop trying to show off!
26 Comments:
- FourMe said...
freaking morons!
- eshda3wa said...
- said...
Ee walla 9ajah 7adhom ynarfezoon uff :S
- said...
eshda3wa.. do you really think that best solution is buying a stupid, metal helmet!!! i dont think enna el 7al eb hal kaboos el '3aby.. eshfayda el helmt etha elly ga3ed yesog yesawee 7arakat shaglaba bel share3? eshfaydat-ha etha ya mosre3 o 6ayer o da3am eb shaba!! if you remember el epidemiology back in 3rd year helmets only prevent few cases i dont rememeber the number be'6ab6!! bs atmana ena ako 7al 7ag hal meshkela like anti-antipsychotic medication 7ag hal emyanan '3air el helmet elly we're trying to blame..
- eshda3wa said...
anon1wayd !
Anon2helmet argument, seat belt argument..
a helmet isnt going to prevent anything, bs its the law. If they are so openly defying it they should be stopped, but they are not oo hathi elmoshkila.
- ZuZu said...
im not sure bs i think elsher6a ykhafoon yel7egoonhm ,, cuz wayed t9eer swalef ena yel7egoon wa7ed oo yen7ash w he gets involved in an accident ;/
- Hamza said...
in fact, I enjoy watching those and hope that someone would eventuall break his neck so that he can teach the others a lesson.
- Candy said...
awal shay LOOOL =D
thanee shay is i always say this;
shabab=mtahaower T.T
- MBH said...
The police is not allowed to follow them because it increases the risk of them falling, and worse, crashing into others.
There's is no one stopping you from buying a paint ball gun and do some target practice... ;)
- G said...
Ya some of them are idiot's.
- Ansam said...
sij ye7erroon! alla yekafeena eshar! laish ya3ni mo khayfeen 3ala 3omorhom!
- ĐǻñĎõøðñ said...
im convinced theyre a bunch of idiots ;Pp
- Gee said...
ambeeh ana ag3ad 3la a39abi when they start showing off ;\
o ana awal 7adeth sawaita kan m3a saikal, ya3ni 9ar feni phobia ;\
magol ella allah y7afeth.hm bs ;\
- eshda3wa said...
ZuZuit doesnt have to be a high speed chase
Hamzabut they never learn!!
Candyleah meta!
MBHyeah then the police would stop ME
Ganyone that does that is an idiot
life is not a video game!
u cant restart once ur dead!
Dandoonthey are!
Geeno way!
u hit a bike?
- libero anima said...
u tell them girl !
- said...
hahahaha... hilarious!
here's the link i promised you regarding the american debate:http://abumuqawama.blogspot.com/2009/04/what-neoconservatives-got-right.html
- Anoosa said...
u reminded me once we were at the kout mall and when we went out there were like around a dozen bikes and then real REAL bikers went out like american people wearing leather men and women i dont know what they call them? hippies?? or whatever and they all rode their bikes and i was soooo scarrred!! creepy i dont know what they think they are in?!! America??? for god sake this is kuwait people ride CARS!!!
- Marzouq said...
Its honestly them who ruin the reputation of bikers! A lot of us try hard to remain civil even when we are having some dangerous fun, but to keep it within limits!
These guys are just plain idiots!
The reason police don't stop them is because they would run away and they wouldn't be able to catch them without hurting them, and if a death is caused from the chase then the policeman is held responsible. I think its good they don't chase because we have cowboys for cops who think they can get away with anything.
- just a bunch of thoughts said...
yeah, im always concerned about their safety & make sure i dont hit them, but do they care? no!
i have no idea how their parents let them drive those things with no helmets & other protection stuff. plus, the police should be strict with them. not by following them, cuz that would only make it worse, but with reinforcing the law & holding them responsible by a harsher punishment. (btw, i dont know what is the punishment for this kind of behaviour, any one knows?)
my cousin, was a real mess one day he had an accident. but he wasn't riding one of those, (he was riding a regular saikal), & i think he had his helmet on too! now, he never lets his younger brother ride any of those! he thnx his God he's still alive.
- eshda3wa said...
Ibn awauuummm
Anoosaim a bike lover !
id kill to have a bike!
Marzouqi know, no one is a bigger bike fan than me!
and if those idiots weren't around then maybe id have an easier time convincing my dad to get me one!
bs moo rathe!
yalah when r u pickn me up?
JABOTallah 7efathah..
everyone is prone to accidents even the safest drivers. You just have to take every precaution possible
- Hasan.B said...
Send my happy birthday wishes to your young sister;)
- eshda3wa said...
thank u sweetheart
oo inta ba3ad happy birthday
hope for many more happy ones to come
- nosa said...
thats their way of enjoying their free time!
mushkela i love these bikes a lot ;p though i know its not safe at all.. bs shetsawen its fun :p
bs they rmuz3ejeen.. thats the only thing..
- bored said...
i heard of a cop who once walk up to a buggy in the traffic light and tried to stop it, he got his leg broken when the idiot ran him over
- PaLoMiNo said...
alla yestaar 3ala shabanaa walla :X
- said...
eshda3waa esh9ayir? :)


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Director's Message
Welcome to the 2015-2016 Director's Annual Report, my first with the Limestone District School Board, following my appointment in August 2015. My sincere thanks to every one of you for your dedication and focused efforts to support our students and their success.
In my first year, I have made it a priority to take the time to understand what is important – to students, parents, staff, and the community. Every time I visit a school, I am struck by the collaboration of all staff members working tirelessly to inspire our students, and one another, in continuous self-improvement.
Public education is about improving student achievement, creating good citizens and using resources wisely. We must continually adapt to meet the changing needs of students in a complex and evolving world. Such an enormous task cannot be managed in isolation. It hinges on the development of relationships and partnerships. Working together with our teachers, support staff, school and district leaders, school councils, families and partners, Limestone will continue to deepen these relationships to provide more opportunities than ever before for our students to learn, share and lead.
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The LDSB is a caring community of people who work together to help our students learn, grow and discover who they are, and who they want to be. I also know that our most important work is always ahead of us, not behind us. I look forward to building our success on trust, respect and rapport where we innovate and embrace change in pursuit of our mission which is to prepare students, within safe and inclusive environments, to embrace a changing world as lifelong learners and informed, responsible citizens.
I am proud of the students and staff of the Limestone District School Board, and what we have accomplished together. It is my privilege to serve.
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Chair's Message
As the second year of our four-year term comes to a close, I wish to thank my fellow Trustees for their continued focus on our students and our collective commitment to Limestone.
Despite the ongoing challenges of declining enrolment and reduced provincial funding, Trustees remained focused on student achievement and well-being.
Through the hard work of Senior Staff and Trustees, the Board put together a balanced budget that directed resources in a manner that best supports the priorities, values and objectives of the Board, as outlined in our
Success for All: Strategic Plan
Although we are always striving for improvement, much has been achieved over the 2015-2016 school year, including:
• A balanced budget;
• The Board's Long-Term Accommodation Plan;
• The district review of Limestone's Special Education Services and the development of a comprehensive vision to sustain us over the next few years;
• More students graduating from high school and transitioning smoothly to the post-secondary destination of their choice (college, university, workplace, apprenticeships);
• The construction of Molly Brant Elementary School;
• The draft design concept for Kingston's new intermediate and secondary school and continued progress in preparing the property for construction; and
• The renewal and extension, of our partnership with the City of Kingston, and transit passes for all secondary students.
Trustees have contributed both locally, and at the provincial level, in maintaining and advancing positive changes in education. Perhaps that is best represented by the recent acclamation of our own Trustee, Laurie French, as President of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association. We've had an extraordinary year.
Partnerships with parents, guardians and our communities are vital to providing an effective education for each student. Maintaining strong public education is a responsibility shared by all. Over the past year, my fellow Trustees and I have worked hard to make decisions that represent the interests of all students. With input from parents, the community, students and staff, we have made a number of critical decisions that will ensure safe, inclusive and inviting learning environments for all students.
On behalf of all Trustees, I wish to acknowledge the leadership of Director Rantz and Senior Staff for the development and delivery of initiatives that support student transitions, career paths, character development, and interventions that ensure success for all students. It is also extremely important to express our sincere appreciation to teachers and support staff for their outstanding work on behalf of our students.
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"Mr. Begin," one gentleman said, "I'm a sympathizer. I care aboutyou and your party. I hope you win. But why are you always so negative? I >do a lot of public relations work in Washington, and I can tell you, peopledon't like negative. Can't you please put your program in more positiveterms?"
Benny Begin, who had all of his famous father's charisma and Old Worlddignity, hesitated as he carefully considered his answer. Then, lookingdirectly at his supporter through thick glasses, he said: "I appreciateyour thoughtful question. I will see what I can do. I will consult with my colleagues about coming across too negative. But you will grant us this:In Israel, there are certain precedents for thou shalt not!"
In America, too, there are certain precedents. For 200 years,Americans, like the people of Israel, derived their moral judgments from the ideals embodied in the Ten Commandments. Not every American, to be sure,believed that God gave us the commandments. But few people would openlyquestion that the Decalogue, as it is sometimes known in academic circles,formed the basis for our public life together.
George Washington knew the importance of God's law in the maintenance ofcivil peace. In his famous Farewell Address, he urged Americans not tolisten to those who would strip away the foundations of our national life:"Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that National morality canprevail in exclusion of religious principle."
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We have learned to our sorrow in recent years what happens in a countrythat forgets that oaths are vitally important and that perjury subverts ourentire system of justice. Yes, we can always threaten people withprosecution for perjury. And we can put people in prison if we catch themcommitting perjury. But isn't it better if a person will simply tell "thetruth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God?"
Washington was not the only Founding Father who believed that religious principle reinforced reason and interest. Thomas Jefferson saw an intimate connection between respect for God and the survival of liberty itself.
"Can the liberties of a nation be thought secure," he asked, "when we have removed their only firm basis, a conviction in the minds of the people thattheir liberties are a gift of God--that they are not to be violated exceptwith His wrath? Indeed, I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever."
As we face daily examples of horrible crimes--murders, rapes, childmolesting--is it really so surprising? For 30 years, there has been avigorous effort on the part of some to do exactly what Jefferson warnedagainst, to "remove the only firm basis" of God-given liberties from theminds of the people.
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Students are being required to read textbooks from which any references to God have been carefully removed. One example, found by New York University psychology professor Paul Vitz, described Pilgrims as "people who go on journeys."
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In reality, this one is easy to debunk. Lobsters have no vocal cords, no organs of any type for audio communication. It's just not possible for them to "scream" in any way we could hear, in any circumstance. The sound you may hear is expanding air bubbles trapped in their shells expanding and finding an avenue of escape from their bodies while they boil.
Lobsters are invertebrates and have a primitive nervous system. Whether or not they feel pain in the way you or I would if we were injured or burned is debatable, and since none of us will ever be a lobster, it's impossible to know whether the sensory response associated with injury in a lobster is anything like what we would call "pain." A number of recent studies indicate they do feel pain, or at least pain in their own way. After all, every animal has some method of registering dangerous stimuli and responding to it in a way the discourages contact with that stimuli again.
If you love lobster but don't relish the notion of dropping them into a boiling pot of water alive, consider putting them in the freezer first, or splitting their brain in half with a well-placed cut before cooking. Chilling them makes them torpid and sedated, and splitting their brain will kill them instantly just before you drop them in the water.