text:
David Saker is fiercely loyal to his battery of England seam bowlers, and rightly proud of the part they have played in the team's recent successes. So it was a measure of his dismay at their performance on the first day, and their culpability for allowing Australia to wriggle off the hook for the third time in as many Tests, that he offered strong public criticism.
"There's some disappointed bowlers in there, there's a disappointed bowling coach right now," said the Australian, who could not have looked or sounded any more deflated if had sent down 20 overs himself in heat that peaked at 43C. "No doubt, we let it slip. It's probably not the first time this series we've had them on the ropes to a degree and we haven't finished the job. Credit to them the way they've played with that, but we didn't deliver what we should have delivered.
"We pride ourselves on being able to hold lengths and hold good areas and bring the batsmen forward and always making it hard for the opposition to score. It's always harder in Perth to stop teams scoring because it is quite a fast outfield and a good place to play your shots. But we just found it really hard to do that … we just didn't get it right.
"Yeah, it's disappointing that we can't finish teams off. We've usually got a very good record of doing [that]. Mitchell Johnson's played particularly well and Brad Haddin's played particularly well. We're just getting them to the crease and they're hanging in there or counter-punching.
"But we mixed our lengths. Once we had them in a bit of trouble we went to the short ball too much, we couldn't hold our lengths for long enough to put good pressure on. We know that, we're not going to shy away from that.
"The disappointing thing is we did chase wickets and that's probably one of the first times we've done that as a group for as long as that since I've been in charge. There is a degree that maybe it is the situation of the Test series. I hope it's not."
He refused to use the heat as any sort of excuse. "There's no doubt that it's tough. But you prepare yourself to play Test cricket all around the world. We've played in conditions like this if not worse before and acquitted ourselves really well. There's no way we can blame the weather. There's five days of cricket here, it's going to be hot every day, we've got the chance when we bat to keep the Australians out there for as long as we can."
Saker even appeared to hint in a TV interview at the close that the decision to select Tim Bresnan as the third specialist seamer may have been a mistake as it meant omitting Boyd Rankin, Steve Finn or most likely Chris Tremlett, the three beanpoles whose inclusion in the Ashes squad was seen by many as perfect for Perth.
"Like everything, we make mistakes, like cricketers make mistakes," he said. "We could have made a mistake this game but I'm sure if our bowlers bowled to their capabilities we wouldn't have got it wrong. We picked the side we thought would get 20 wickets and I still think we can."
However he offered a more eloquent defence of the selection at a subsequent press conference. "When Bresnan's in our team we always seem to be a really well-balanced team and we always seem to get really good results," he added. "We thought that the balance of the team would be best with Tim Bresnan in. If we then bring in another tall bowler to have another quick we probably leave ourselves short somewhere else. Yes it probably is an ideal place to have one of the taller bowlers but we thought the best balance of the team was Tim Bresnan."
He also conceded that Jimmy Anderson's lack of recent Test wickets – he came into this game with 17 in his last six matches, and was wicketless again on the opening day – is a concern, not least to bowler. Saker said of the Lancastrian: "We talked about it this week. He said: 'I need to get some wickets.'
"But for him and all our bowlers it's about doing what they do really well. Don't go searching for wickets, don't panic, just do what you do really well. Jimmy's a really skilful bowler. The ball hasn't swung as much over here as I thought it would, but I still think he's bowling some good spells without luck. But we probably didn't do that collectively. That's why the scorecard is the way it is."
Australia's centurion Steve Smith agreed that England had "bowled a bit short in patches", and said that the home bowlers were planning to "be a yard fuller".
"We were under a little bit of pressure there, and they were pretty high," he said of the match situation when Brad Haddin joined him with Australia at 143 for five. "This would definitely be right up there for me, getting a century from that position."


text:
|14 Apr 2014
Windows 7 Professional 64 bit
BSOD at seemingly random times, memory dump blaming random drivers
I've been plagued by odd problems since making this custom build about a month ago, but the latest is the increasing frequency of BSODs. They never occur at load (gaming with high end specs), but often occur at shutdown (forcing a restart before I can then actually shut down). I normally boot into windows in 8-10 seconds (SSD) but the latest post-BSOD boot took about five minutes from typing my password into the login screen to where my desktop popped up. A subsequent reboot was at normal speed. The memory dumps always include the NT OS kernel, but then also some other driver (different each time), which I suspect just happens to be the one trying to run at the time of the error.
Things I've tested:
Temperatures (didn't really suspect them in the first place, but I'm running cool)
Memory (Both the native Windows test and memtest found no issues)
Hard drives (chkdsk came back clean)
All drivers are up to date, although the uploaded report might show an older version of my sound card driver, as I just reinstalled it at the behest of windows action center (which didn't make the notification go away, mind).
I'm hoping someone wiser than I can make sense of this, because it all seems so random to me. Thanks in advance to whoever that is.
|My System Specs
|15 Apr 2014
Windows 10 Home 64Bit
How many passes did you take memtest for?
Debug session time: Mon Apr 14 14:39:57.702 2014 (UTC + 6:00) Built by: 7601.18247.amd64fre.win7sp1_gdr.130828-1532 System Uptime: 0 days 3:33:21.985 Probably caused by : ntkrnlmp.exe ( nt! ?? ::FNODOBFM::`string'+35084 ) BugCheck 1A, {41790, fffffa800b8e2ca0, ffff, 0} BugCheck Info: MEMORY_MANAGEMENT (1a) Bugcheck code 0000001A Arguments: Arg1: 0000000000041790, A page table page has been corrupted. On a 64 bit OS, parameter 2 contains the address of the PFN for the corrupted page table page. On a 32 bit OS, parameter 2 contains a pointer to the number of used PTEs, and parameter 3 contains the number of used PTEs. Arg2: fffffa800b8e2ca0 Arg3: 000000000000ffff Arg4: 0000000000000000 BUGCHECK_STR: 0x1a_41790 PROCESS_NAME: AvastSvc.exe FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: X64_0x1a_41790_nt!_??_::FNODOBFM::_string_+35084 BiosVersion = 2201 BiosReleaseDate = 11/22/2013 SystemManufacturer = To be filled by O.E.M. SystemProductName = To be filled by O.E.M. ¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨`` Debug session time: Thu Apr 10 10:21:01.348 2014 (UTC + 6:00) Built by: 7601.18247.amd64fre.win7sp1_gdr.130828-1532 System Uptime: 0 days 8:53:05.394 *** WARNING: Unable to verify timestamp for aswSnx.sys *** ERROR: Module load completed but symbols could not be loaded for aswSnx.sys Probably caused by : aswSnx.sys ( aswSnx+27e08 ) BugCheck 1A, {31, fffffa800f46b160, fffff8800a406000, fffff8a0099043dd} BugCheck Info: MEMORY_MANAGEMENT (1a) Bugcheck code 0000001A Arguments: Arg1: 0000000000000031, The subtype of the bugcheck. Arg2: fffffa800f46b160 Arg3: fffff8800a406000 Arg4: fffff8a0099043dd BUGCHECK_STR: 0x1a_31 PROCESS_NAME: chrome.exe FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: X64_0x1a_31_aswSnx+27e08 BiosVersion = 2201 BiosReleaseDate = 11/22/2013 SystemManufacturer = To be filled by O.E.M. SystemProductName = To be filled by O.E.M. ¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨`` Debug session time: Wed Apr 9 15:00:24.319 2014 (UTC + 6:00) Built by: 7601.18247.amd64fre.win7sp1_gdr.130828-1532 System Uptime: 0 days 14:51:19.270 Probably caused by : Ntfs.sys ( Ntfs!NtfsFlushVolume+c33 ) BugCheck 7E, {ffffffffc0000005, fffff88001291e53, fffff88003346318, fffff88003345b70} BugCheck Info: SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED (7e) Bugcheck code 0000007E Arguments: Arg1: ffffffffc0000005, The exception code that was not handled Arg2: fffff88001291e53, The address that the exception occurred at Arg3: fffff88003346318, Exception Record Address Arg4: fffff88003345b70, Context Record Address PROCESS_NAME: System BUGCHECK_STR: 0x7E DEFAULT_BUCKET_ID: WIN7_DRIVER_FAULT FAILURE_BUCKET_ID: X64_0x7E_Ntfs!NtfsFlushVolume+c33 BiosVersion = 2201 BiosReleaseDate = 11/22/2013 SystemManufacturer = To be filled by O.E.M. SystemProductName = To be filled by O.E.M. ¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨¨``
Take memtest. Run for 8 passes and test each stick in a know good slot for an additional 6 passes.
The goal is to test all the RAM sticks and all the motherboard slots.
Check your motherboard manual to ensure the RAM sticks are in the recommended motherboard slots. Some motherboards have very specific slots required for the number of RAM sticks installed.
If you get errors, stop the test and continue with the next step.
1. Remove all but one stick of RAM from your computer (this will be RAM stick #1), and run Memtest86 again, for 7 passes.
*Be sure to note the RAM stick, use a piece of tape with a number, and note the motherboard slot.If this stick passes the test then go to step #3.
2. If RAM stick #1 has errors, repeat the test with RAM stick #2 in the same motherboard slot.
*If RAM stick #2 passes, this indicates that RAM stick #1 may be bad. If you want to be absolutely sure, re-test RAM stick #1 in another known good slot.
*If RAM stick #2 has errors, this indicates another possible bad RAM stick, a possible motherboard slot failure or inadequate settings.3. Test the next stick of RAM (stick #2) in the next motherboard slot.
*If this RAM stick has errors repeat step #2 using a known good stick if possible, or another stick.
*If this RAM stick has no errors and both sticks failed in slot#1, test RAM stick #1 in this slot.4. If you find a stick that passes the test, test it in all the other motherboard slots.
If Part 2 testing shows errors, and all tests in Part 3 show errors, you will need to test the RAM sticks in another computer and/or test other RAM in your computer to identify the problem.
In this way, you can identify whether it is a bad stick of RAM, a bad motherboard, or incompatibility between the sticks.
Errors are sometimes found after 8 passes.
Do this test overnight, before going to bed.
Remove Avast & replace with Microsoft Security Essentials.
Recommended from a strict BSOD perspective, compatibility & stability compared to other security software:
Microsoft Security Essentials - Free Antivirus for Windows
Malwarebytes - Free
Good and Free system security combination.
|My System Specs
|Thread Tools
|Similar help and support threads
BSOD at seemingly random times
Been getting BSOD for awhile now, have no idea what to do about it, help would be appreciated. I had a feeling for awhile it was related to my CPU being too hot or possible connected to a TDR event with my AMD Radeon R9 280x GPU, but honestly I don't even know where to begin to start...
|BSOD Help and Support
BSOD at seemingly random times.
Hi all, I've been getting BSOD crashes at apparently random times with no apparent cause. Sometimes it occurs while gaming, sometimes while browsing the web, and sometimes when the PC is sitting idle. DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE is the usual error code, but I've also had KERNAL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR a...
|BSOD Help and Support
BSOD at seemingly random times
I have been encountering a BSOD at random times, there are times when I play several games, such as everquest, warframe, borderlands 2 (not all at once) that it will BSOD on me, but also during idle times, no programs open etc. I am uploading the dump files. Any help would be appreciated. Also,...
|BSOD Help and Support
BSOD at seemingly random times
Hello, I am new to this forum and I hope you can help me with this. This BSOD has been occuring since a month ago and its been getting more and more frequent. Here's the info: Problem signature: Problem Event Name: BlueScreen OS Version: 6.1.7601.2.1.0.256.1 Locale ID: 1033 ...
|BSOD Help and Support
BSOD seemingly random but several times a day
Hi y'all, I'm having troubles on my Windows 7 machine. Its giving me random BSOD and i need help. My system specs are up to date on my profile and i have attached the needed files to this post. I sure hope you can help. But for completeness sake here are my specs : Windows 7 x86 Ultimate...
|BSOD Help and Support
|Our Sites
|Site Links
|About Us
|Find Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:20.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
research-kitchen wrote: »So bored with it I didn't buy it. Beta was enough.
Pothead123450 wrote: »I haven't even played it just like I haven't played battlefield 1. I tried battlefield 4 earlier last year but it was so boring I got depression from it.
Anything after battlefield 2 is just garbage. Only good thing after that was 24/7 locker in bf4 until it died.
People who play battlefield these days are only 13-15 year old and mind I say they are missing a lot they could be playing other much better games out there.
BaronVonGoon wrote: »
It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!


text:
From Italy, born as sound system, Kalibandulu (DJ Moiz & Don Leo) express the most of jamaican reggae & dancehall culture. The talented crew of is known worldwide for its powerful live DJ performances, compelling remixes, flawless studio productions, and signature style "The Jugglin' From Mars", their mix characterized by seamless blending of the latest reggae and dancehall, as well as other internationally embraced, urban new genres: Future Dancehall, Tropical Bass, Moombahton , Twerk, Trap & Hip-Hop!
The Original Jugglin' From Mars


text:
Review 20
Just wanted to say thanks for a great repair on my van, and coming out on a Sunday as that's the only day I could get off. Also anyone reading this and wondering if PDR really works .trust me it does. I had acquired a dent in the car park and body shops was all telling me wing had to be replaced, Spencer spend a few hours in the freezing morning cold and now i cant see any signs of a dent thanks again Spencer and if the need arises again i know who to call.


text:
I've been reading the comments posted on this blog entry, especially those who are responding to Dawkins posted comment. I suppose I could post this commentary there, but I think it deserves a whole blog entry by itself. I think Dawkins can answer all those queries directed to him, but I still want to make a couple of observations on the nature (and maybe even fallacy) of a couple of the comments.
1. Supernatural, by definition, is beyond "nature" and therefore can't be explained by our current knowledge or even "detected".
This is strange in the sense that there is a double standard. First of all, there is a requirement that for science to falsify such phenomena, we must be able to comprehend and detect it, and detect it reliably. So since these things are, by definition, supernatural, it is beyond science. Fine. Yet, the same criteria does not seem to apply to those who claim that such a thing exists. It seems that any Joe Schmoe can make claims of supernatural phenomenon without the same requirement that is imposed upon science that claim that they don't exist.
2. These are rare and "transient" events that are not easy to study and reproduce. Again, fine. However, there is a difference between claiming that these are unpredictable events versus "I can make use of them reliably to make predictions or to cure a disease". When one claims the latter, then one IS making use of these supernatural events reliably and controllably! These are now no longer transients and rare events, especially when they can be used for various purposes. I believe this is what Dawkins is attacking. Did the psychic who found dead bodies found it all the time? Can he/she reliably do this? How come we have so many more still missing bodies and persons?
I highlighted earlier a study that concludes that mobile telephone masts do not cause the claimed illness. If you look carefully, the way that study is handled is related to what we are discussing here in the sense that any claims of something to exist MUST be convincing enough to be above the random, background "noise". For example, in that study, if you were conducting the study and you happen to be studying the person who got all of the signal correct, you'd be inclined to think that the effect is real. After all, here's the evidence - this person got it right 100% of the time!
However, this is what we call an anecdotal evidence and it doesn't rule out the possibility of chance. When we compile ALL of the statistics from other subjects, and if you bin the results (how many got it all wrong, how many got 1 right, how many got 2 right, etc... ), you'll notice that the number that got it all right is no more significant than the random fluctuation of the statistics. And the fact that even those who do not claim to be sensitive to the signal can ALSO got them all right means that one cannot rule out chance.
The criteria for something to be valid and accepted in science is utterly strict. People can argue of course that they believe in something, or such-and-such occurs, but one should not try to put it on the same category as scientific evidence. Yet, the alternative medicine community and even many of these crackpots not just claim these things to be real and valid, but also denigrate science and scientists for not accepting them via various conspiracy theory and whatnot.
It is why I applaud people like Bob Park, and certainly Dawkins for going after them. After all there has been a severe imbalance where one side of the story seems to be getting the popularity and free reign of the media, while science seems to take a back seat. It is about time someone goes after them and expose them for what they are.


text: Ulcer, a sore resulting from the destruction of a portion of the skin, or of the mucous membrane, as the result of injury, inflammation, or new growth. While an ulcer thus affects the cutaneous or mucous surfaces, the mischief may originate in deeper parts, and spread outwards, so as to involve the overlying skin or mucous membrane. There are certain predisposing causes of ulceration which demand consideration; any impairment of general nutrition, such as is present in scurvy, gout, etc., may exert such an influence, and interferences with the activity of the general circulation, or local obstructions to the flow of blood through the affected part, have considerable effect in this connection. Several varieties of ulcers are described, among which may be mentioned the healing ulcer, the chronic ulcer, the sloughing ulcer, the syphilitic ulcer, the strumous ulcer, the scorbutic ulcer, the rodent ulcer, and the epitheliomatous ulcer. The treatment of ulcers is essentially bound up with their cause, and must necessarily be carried out under skilled advice.


text:
Hubbell & Hudson Bistro invites you to join us for a special wine dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Chef Austin Simmons' six-course dinner will be paired with select wines from Cardinale, Mt. Brave, La Jota Vineyard and Galerie.
Seating is limited. Please call (281) 203-5641 for reservations.
- Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.
- $150 per person (plus tax and gratuity)
- Wine Dinner Menu


text:
Texas A&M's ITAC meets on Thursday.
The Quarterly Meeting of the System IT Accessibility Sprint and EIRAC meets on Friday.
The Maestro Steering Committee meets on Friday.
For those not at Texas A&M, Dee Childs shared the following note the week before July 4th:
I am pleased to share an updated version of the Texas A&M University IT Governance Framework. This version incorporates input from the Council of Deans, IT Governance town hall attendees, the university-wide IT Governance survey, and direct interaction with numerous individuals across the university. Overall, the response from the campus was enthusiastically optimistic for embarking on a collaboratively driven strategic IT roadmap for our University.
The updated version is now available and is accompanied by a list of 34 stakeholder requests. Each request was carefully reviewed, and a decision and response offered for each. Notably, more faculty have been added across the framework, College IT representatives will be appointed, and clarity was provided on the charge of each committee.
A plan to implement the framework will be developed this summer, with the first IT Governance event to occur early in the fall. This event will acclimate new IT governance appointees to the framework, allow them to establish relationships with other appointees, and initiate the first committee meetings. Together, these committees will define and recommend strategic initiatives to move the university toward operational and strategic excellence.
I am extraordinarily grateful for the feedback received throughout the framework development process. IT governance serves many purposes, most meaningfully, to allow the entire university community to unite on common goals for excellence in alignment with our President's imperatives of transformational learning, discovery and innovation, and impact. I look forward to partnering with the university community to better align IT with the mission of Texas A&M.
System-Wide Contracting News
Current System-wide Contracts
- Access Data provides members with preservation hold software (in annual assessment)
- Banner COE provides members with Banner-related services (discretionary)
- Cisco SmartNet (discretionary)
- Comevo provides members with online orientation software services (discretionary contract)
- Diligent provides board portal functionality for all members (discretionary)
- Docusign provides members with electronic signature and related workflow capabilities (discretionary)
- Duo provides two-factor authentication for all members (discretionary)
- Examity provides members with on-line proctoring services under a one-year master contract (discretionary contract)
- Hootsuite enables members to manage social networks, schedule messages and measure social media from a dashboard (discretionary)
- Laserfiche provides members with the digitization of documents, the automation of records processing, storage retrieval, security and archiving (discretionary)
- Modo Labs provides mobile application development support (discretionary)
- ProctorU provides members with on-line proctoring services under a one-year master contract (discretionary contract)
- Proofpoint email filtering and data loss prevention tools (in annual assessment)
- Siteimprove checks web pages, every five days, for spelling, grammar, broken links and accessibility. The cost is 54 cents per web page per year. Any member interested in adding this service need to contact me directly. (discretionary)
- Syncplicity licensing is available for all members (in annual assessment)
- WebEx is available to all members. Faculty/administrators can obtain licenses at the low cost of $1.44/month/license. (discretionary)
- WebQA is the TAMUS approved Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) solution for all members (in annual assessment)
System-wide Contracts Under Development
- Captioning Services will provide members with closed caption, transcription and subtitling solutions to make video accessible, searchable, SEO-friendly and more engaging
- On-line Course Evaluation Services will provide members with tools that allow students to evaluate academic courses (including instructors). Vendor demos have been completed.
- Learning Management Systems Six responses were received; Evaluation of the responses begins this week.
- Proctoring Solutions RFP has been drafted and is being reviewed by OGC
- Maxient will provide members with a tool to manage student discipline, academic integrity and Title IX matters
Workday (Project Helios)
- The team continued to close System Integration Testing defects.
- The second cycle of Payroll Compare testing kicked off June 26.
- User Acceptance begins Tuesday, July 11. TEES, TEEX and TTI will be the first members interacting with the A&M System's Workday solution.
- Workday continued Performance Testing our Workday solution; testing continued on Payroll, Time Tracking and Reporting and will continue through July.
- Business process coaches will begin meeting with each member July 10. HROs are identifying a Workday Champion for their institution or agency who will meet face-to-face with their coach every other week. Coaching continues through October 6.
SCIO Trips/Visits
- TAMU (July 14th)


text:
Android Activity Life Cycle
Let us understand the activity life cycle in android application . Activities in the system are managed as an activity stack. When a new activity is started, it is placed on the top of the stack and becomes the running activity — the previous activity always remains below it in the stack, and will not come to the foreground again until the new activity exits.
An activity has essentially four states:
- If an activity in the foreground of the screen (at the top of the stack), it is active or running.
- If an activity has lost focus but is still visible (that is, a new non-full-sized or transparent activity has focus on top of your activity), it is paused. A paused activity is completely alive (it maintains all state and member information and remains attached to the window manager), but can be killed by the system in extreme low memory situations.
- If an activity is completely obscured by another activity, it is stopped. It still retains all state and member information, however, it is no longer visible to the user so its window is hidden and it will often be killed by the system when memory is needed elsewhere.
- If an activity is paused or stopped, the system can drop the activity from memory by either asking it to finish, or simply killing its process. When it is displayed again to the user, it must be completely restarted and restored to its previous state.
The following diagram shows the important state paths of an Activity. The square rectangles represent callback methods you can implement to perform operations when the Activity moves between states. The colored ovals are major states the Activity can be in.
There are three key loops you may be interested in monitoring within your activity:
- The entire lifetime of an activity happens between the first call to onCreate(Bundle) through to a single final call to onDestroy(). An activity will do all setup of "global" state in onCreate(), and release all remaining resources in onDestroy(). For example, if it has a thread running in the background to download data from the network, it may create that thread in onCreate() and then stop the thread in onDestroy().
- The visible lifetime of an activity happens between a call to onStart() until a corresponding call to onStop(). During this time the user can see the activity on-screen, though it may not be in the foreground and interacting with the user. Between these two methods you can maintain resources that are needed to show the activity to the user. For example, you can register a BroadcastReceiver in onStart() to monitor for changes that impact your UI, and unregister it in onStop() when the user an no longer see what you are displaying. The onStart() and onStop() methods can be called multiple times, as the activity becomes visible and hidden to the user.
- The foreground lifetime of an activity happens between a call to onResume() until a corresponding call to onPause(). During this time the activity is in front of all other activities and interacting with the user. An activity can frequently go between the resumed and paused states — for example when the device goes to sleep, when an activity result is delivered, when a new intent is delivered — so the code in these methods should be fairly lightweight.
The entire lifecycle of an activity is defined by the following Activity methods. All of these are hooks that you can override to do appropriate work when the activity changes state. All activities will implement onCreate(Bundle) to do their initial setup; many will also implement onPause() to commit changes to data and otherwise prepare to stop interacting with the user. You should always call up to your superclass when implementing these methods.
public class Activity extends ApplicationContext { protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState); protected void onStart(); protected void onRestart(); protected void onResume(); protected void onPause(); protected void onStop(); protected void onDestroy(); }
Here is a short tutorial for explaining android activity life cycle ..
1. Download source code from this site
2. go File ->Import and select unzip version of source code folder .
3. Run and see at LogCat different states of your TestActivity .
If you do not how to use logCat, in last post we have covered running logcat and viewing states in android.
Code Example
package com.biplob.TestActivity;
import android.app.Activity;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.util.Log;
public class TestActivity extends Activity {
/** Called when the activity is first created. */
private final static String TAG="TestActivity";
public void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
Log.i(TAG,"On Create");
/* (non-Javadoc)
* @see android.app.Activity#onDestroy()
protected void onDestroy() {
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
Log.i(TAG,"On Destroy");
/* (non-Javadoc)
* @see android.app.Activity#onPause()
protected void onPause() {
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
Log.i(TAG,"On Pause");
/* (non-Javadoc)
* @see android.app.Activity#onRestart()
protected void onRestart() {
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
Log.i(TAG,"On Restart");
/* (non-Javadoc)
* @see android.app.Activity#onResume()
protected void onResume() {
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
Log.i(TAG,"On Resume");
/* (non-Javadoc)
* @see android.app.Activity#onStart()
protected void onStart() {
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
Log.i(TAG,"On Start");
/* (non-Javadoc)
* @see android.app.Activity#onStop()
protected void onStop() {
// TODO Auto-generated method stub
Log.i(TAG,"On Stop");
Unzip TestActivity project and import from eclipse(select File->Import …
Select Existing projects into workspace and click next button
Click on Browse button and give the path of TestActivity project folder.
Click Finish and now run it. Wait a moment ….You will get the following screen.
To see logcat message click DDMS from right top of eclipse click LogCat View .
You will get a screen like this.
In the next post , we will talk about exception handling in Android


text:
The Growing Together Group The Growing Together Group
Here's a sample of our volunteer opportunities:VIEW AS
Please wait . . .
Mission Statement
Our mission is to help an individual or a group of people who need to accomplish a specific project.
The Growing Together Group is a group of students, parents, and community members who volunteer their time in undertaking any community service projects and are committed to making a difference in their community.
This information
Might be out of date
Do you work for this organization?
Request administrator status and update its information!
Would you recommend The Growing Together Group?


text:
Orbitz Insider Index ranks most and least busy airports for Thanksgiving travel
CHICAGO, Nov. 11, 2013 - Travelers to the Midwest and West Coast will see the largest crowds of any U.S. airports this Thanksgiving, according to new data from Orbitz (www.orbitz.com). Los Angeles International (LAX) and Chicago O`Hare International (ORD) airports took top billings as the busiest destinations, based on the Orbitz Insider Index, which analyzed booking data from the top 50 U.S. airports over the Thanksgiving travel period (Nov. 26 - Dec. 2, 2013). Additionally, the Index used booking data to find the least busy airport options, based on the same period.
"This year we`ve seen an increase in traffic at traditionally slower airports, with several new airports joining the Busiest Airports list," said Jeanenne Tornatore, senior travel editor for Orbitz.com. "When traveling for the holidays, jet-setters should prepare for crowds and pack accordingly, with options to keep themselves entertained should there be delays. The recent FAA approval on using electronic devices during take-off and landing is definitely a bright spot for travelers to look forward to this holiday season."
Most/Least Busy Airports
Los Angeles International (LAX) and Chicago`s O`Hare (ORD) airports have taken the top seeds in Orbitz busiest airports rankings and 2013 marks the fourth straight year that they will see the largest crowds over the holiday. There were several shake-ups this year, with traditionally less busy airports seeing increases in traveler traffic. Boston`s Logan International airport rose two spots to number 3, while Washington`s Ronald Reagan National Airport also climbed several spots to take the title as the nation`s 6th busiest airport.
New to the busiest airports list are Seattle`s Sea-Tac International, Newark Liberty International and Minneapolis-St. Paul International airports.
Orbitz Insider Index: Busiest Airports for Thanksgiving 20131
While many travelers this season will see more passengers in their terminals at major airports, several airports have indicated that their security lines will be shorter. In 2013, five new airports made the Least Busy list, offering several new options for travelers looking to avoid the crowds.
Orbitz Insider Index: Least Busy Airports for Thanksgiving 20132
Hot Tips for Holiday Travel
Peak Travel Periods: As part of the Insider Index, Orbitz also analyzed the busiest travel days. Similar to years before, traveling on the Wednesday before the holiday will be the most expensive day to travel with airfares on average around $499. For jet-setters on a budget, Orbitz experts suggest traveling on Thanksgiving Day when airfares average $406 - a savings of 19 percent. Know Your Alternatives: Flying from smaller airports with low-cost carriers is not always the least expensive option for travelers. Travelers should always check all airport options. Orbitz customers can use the "Nearby Airports" feature to search all airports within 80 miles of their departure and arrival destination. Dress for Success: Remember, TSA allows children 12 years old and younger to leave their shoes on when going through airport security-a time-saver for traveling parents. Be sure to have your children keep their shoes laced-up when waiting in the security line and save yourself from unnecessary wardrobe changes.Smartphones Are Your Travel Companions: From navigating to the airport, checking flight statuses and even keeping your reservations in order, mobile devices are your best friend when traveling through the holidays. The Orbitz App now integrates with Orbitz Rewards, and with the new "Zap that Bag Fee" feature, customers can easily take a picture of their checked baggage fee receipt, send it to Orbitz and earn $25 in bonus Orbucks through November 30.
1Busiest airports data based on all Orbitz.com air ticket bookings (standalone and as part of a package) to the top 50 airports with arrivals and departures between Nov. 26 and Dec. 2, 2013.2Least busy airports data based on all Orbitz.com air ticket bookings (standalone and as part of a package) to the top 50 airports with arrivals and departures between Nov. 26 and Dec. 2, 2013.
# # #
About Orbitz.comOrbitz.com is a leading travel website that enables consumers to search for and book a broad range of hotels, flights, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages and destination activities. Since launching in June 2001, Orbitz.com has become one of the world`s largest online travel sites. Orbitz.com now offers the groundbreaking Orbitz Rewards loyalty program-the only program where customers can earn rewards immediately on flights, hotels and packages, and redeem instantly on tens of thousands of hotels worldwide. Customers can earn up to 5% towards future hotel stays when booking hotels and 1% towards future hotel stays when booking either standalone flights or eligible vacation packages. Orbitz.com is the #1 way to book travel on mobile devices, be it using our apps (get them at www.orbitz.com/mobile) or our smartphone-optimized website (m.orbitz.com), both of which are tailored for smartphones and tablets. The Orbitz app for iPhone is one of only 48 apps out of more than 1 million available apps chosen by Apple to be inducted into its App Store Hall of Fame. Orbitz members get exclusive access to Steals hotel deals, promotions and other saving opportunities. Follow Orbitz on Facebook, Twitter and through the Orbitz Travel Blog. Orbitz.com is operated by Orbitz Worldwide (OWW).
About Orbitz WorldwideOrbitz Worldwide (OWW) is a leading global online travel company using technology to transform the way consumers around the world plan and purchase travel. Orbitz Worldwide operates the consumer travel planning sites Orbitz (www.orbitz.com), ebookers (www.ebookers.com), HotelClub (www.hotelclub.com) and CheapTickets (www.cheaptickets.com). Also within the Orbitz Worldwide family, Orbitz Partner Network (www.orbitz.com/OPN) delivers private label travel technology solutions to a broad range of partners including some of the world`s largest airlines and travel agencies, and Orbitz for Business (www.orbitzforbusiness.com) delivers managed travel solutions for companies of all sizes. Orbitz Worldwide makes investor relations information available at investors.orbitz.com.
Media Contact: Marita Hudson Thomas, +1-312-260-8304, firstname.lastname@example.com
© 2001 - 2016, Orbitz, LLC. All rights reserved.


text: Some happy endings also have happy beginnings. Welcome to the WankzVR Massage VR videos, your one-stop-shop for all your rub up and rub down needs! Enter virtual reality scenarios where a sensual full-body massage is on the menu! In the Wankz world, no massage stays innocent for long. A quick back rub evolves into pure unadulterated fucking when our XXX performers are part of the equation. Oils and lotions are common place here in the Massage video category. become part of a VR narrative where you are gently massaging a XXX starlet or lay back and enjoy her magic fingers. Feature-length scenes at WankzVR create an immersive narrative that rips you out of your own reality to drop you in another. Get the kind of attention you crave or deal out the sort of sensations you were destined to deliver. Streaming and downloadable playback makes it easier to take total control over your adult VR viewing. Sort and filter scenes designated with Massage by most popular, newest and more. Grab your Oculus, Vive, Valve, PSVR, Daydream or Mixed Reality headset and dive deep down a virtual rabbit hole of pleasure. Go one-on-one with the amazing Bailey Brooke, enjoy an oiled up Keisha Grey or simply browse other related titles.


text:
By Ila Garg
So you always thought 'Jaduu Ki Jhappi' (warm cuddle) works? Do you like taking your friend's advice or do you prefer trying out your granny's age-old anecdotes to avoid seeing a doctor for your day to day health issues?
Your healthcare worries now have a new answer.
With advancement in technology, healthcare is also getting swifter. Gone are the days of long hours in the waiting-room or traveling miles to reach the best hospitals to get the required treatment!
Now, your health is in your hands (literally). Your smartphone is not just a phone but is a bridge between you and your doctor. Lybrate has recently launched a mobile app with which the user can easily book appointments without having to wait. It is designed to reduce the hassle involved in finding the right doctor and lets the patient receive the best healthcare with just few taps.
What does Lybrate do?
Lybrate is a revolutionary healthcare platform where patients can easily find the right doctors without the worry of being misled. They have recently launched an app along with the website to address healthcare worries. It has a WhatsApp-like interface that ensures a user-friendly approach.
It assures an interactive doctor-patient engagement so that the patient can get quick treatment and in the best possible manner.
Now you can get proper health care and stay healthy on the go! The most attractive feature of this app by Lybrate is perhaps the healthcare tips it offers, right on your mobile phones. It advises you to ways to eat healthy, check salt and sugar intake, take proper sleep, drink plenty of water, take stairs, etc.
Lybrate has over 80,000 doctors registered from across the country catering to all kinds of ailments. A patient can simply use the app to chat with top doctors of India and get useful tips to stay healthy and happy. The app can also help to reach out to doctors from different cities and consult them.
Talking about Lybrate's immense potential in helping patients, Dr Anil Mehta, a reputed general physician in Delhi, said, "This new feature works just like WhatsApp – I can now respond to patient queries in real time via mobile and in doing so I can quickly treat every day ailments as well as see early detection of major issues. I strongly recommend Lybrate to all my patients."
Lybrate has a video calling facility too through which users can consult the doctor face to face in order to get a better treatment.
Other lucrative features included in the app are:
Ask Health-related Questions: You have a question related to health and don't know who to ask? Now Lybrate allows you to ask questions anonymously in an open forum or privately to the trusted doctor of your choice.
Get Opinions: When you post your health-related questions in an open forum, you can easily get multiple opinions by trusted doctors who are specialised in the concerned area.
Daily Health Bytes: The user can also get precious health tips and suggestions on a wide range of health issues from trusted doctors. Prevention is after all better than cure.
Personalized Health Planners: Get disease-specific healing tips from expert doctors to heal better at home. This feature is extremely useful for pregnant women, people undergoing some kind of surgery, physiotherapy patients, and the like, in which every day care is critical and travelling much isn't advisable.
Manage Medical Records: The app ensures that your medical records are well-maintained. One can simply click pictures and upload the documents on the cloud to access them anytime, anywhere, and never fear losing them.
The best thing is Lybrate is offering all these features for FREE.
Dr Nikita Kothari, a reputed homeopath from Mumbai, shares her experience of using the app: "Lybrate's new Q&A feature allows me to answer questions from the general public located all over India. By creating an online reputation through high quality answers to these queries, I am able to build and grow my practice like no other way possible. Lybrate is a win-win situation for both doctors and patients."
Lybrate is founded by Saurabh Arora, a former Facebook mobile data scientist, who shared his vision saying, "By introducing Q&A, we will facilitate a culture where people query doctors directly and get an immediate response – no waiting rooms, no appointments needed. Lybrate's vision is to bring the wealth of country's finest doctors and their expertise to every Indian irrespective of their geography or social standing. We have tasked ourselves to create India's first 'Health-for-all' platform that's easy to use and economically viable, like healthcare should be."
Funded by Nexus Venture Partners, India's leading venture capital fund, Lybrate's vision is clear. They aim to reach out to even the remotest areas where even the basic healthcare facilities still lack.
CrediHealth is yet another healthcare startup that runs on similar lines. It has a dedicated website and an app too.
With apps like Lybrate and CrediHealth at our fingertips, India can now stay healthy without a single crease on the forehead!


text:
New to South Highland?
We would love to have you worship with us this Sunday. Our Sunday services draw people from all corners of the Birmingham area, and we invite you to join us.
What to expect when you visit
Our Sunday morning services are traditional in nature with a unique combination of a formal and relaxed atmosphere. The 8:30 service takes place in the beautiful setting of South Highland's chapel, surrounded by breathtaking stained glass. We worship God through prayer together, reading the Bible, singing Hymns, and listening to a sermon based on Scripture. The 11:00 service is identical to the 8:30 chapel service, with the addition of the full choir, organ, and sometimes other musical elements, all in South Highland's historic sanctuary.
How do I get there?
We're located at 2035 Highland Avenue South on the corner of Highland Avenue and Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. in the heart of Birmingham's Southside Five Points area.
Where to Find Information
Need help once you're here? Look for greeters near any entrance. You can find brochures and other information about our various ministries at the information desk located in the large lobby off our Sanctuary.
We'd love to know how your visit went, if you have comments or feedback, please drop us a note.


text:
Becky Godden death: Wiltshire Police sorry for arrest mistake
Wiltshire Police is to apologise to the family of a woman whose body was found during the hunt for murdered office worker Sian O'Callaghan.
Christopher Halliwell led police to Becky Godden's body shortly after he confessed to killing Miss O'Callaghan.
But he was not prosecuted over Miss Godden's death after a judge ruled detectives ignored arrest guidelines.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) is investigating and the leading officer has been suspended.
It means Miss Godden's family do not definitively know who killed her.
The IPCC also upheld three complaints from Miss Godden's family about the way they were treated by police officers.
Her father John Godden said he would never put his trust in the police again.
"I'll go to my grave and not know who killed Rebecca Godden and I'll never forgive them for it. Never."
Wiltshire Police said following recommendations from the IPCC, it would be writing to the family to apologise for any distress caused and was reviewing its family liaison officer policies.
'Persuade defendant'
Halliwell was identified by police as the main suspect in 22-year-old Miss O'Callaghan's murder after CCTV caught him driving outside the nightclub in Swindon she went missing from.
Following Halliwell's arrest, he was taken not to a police station to be read his rights but to local beauty spot Barbury Castle by Det Supt Steve Fulcher.
Mrs Justice Cox said Det Supt Fulcher's decision to ignore guidelines in the Police and Criminal Evidence Act were "significant and substantial".
She added the move was intended to create "circumstances deliberately designed to persuade the defendant to speak".
And it led to Halliwell only facing charges over the murder of Miss O'Callaghan and not Miss Godden, also known as Becky Godden-Edwards, who had been missing for eight years.
Det Supt Fulcher said he had made the decision to not take Halliwell to a police station in a bid to "appeal to the killer's conscience".
The police and Crown Prosecution Service said the murder charge in relation to Miss Godden had not been dropped.
Det Ch Supt Kier Pritchard, head of protective services at Wiltshire Police, said that while the charge had never been put in court, "it is very much our intention to continue the live murder investigation and bring that final closure for Becky's family".


text:
This review is from : SOL Republic Special Edition Tracks HD Tokidoki Headphone – Purple
SOL Republic Special Edition Tracks HD Tokidoki Headphone – Purple : SOL REBUBLIC HEADPHONES
- By : Aldi Stico
- Category : Portable Headphones
- Tags: SOL Republic 1298-01
I took a long time to make your mind up to get these headphones and experienced lots of an in-retailer trial in a well identified entertainment store. What i listened to was extra than sufficient to ideal out the greater priced and far more normally sought immediately after beats branded headphones. These stood up to and sounded better than the solo and confirmed no genuine variance in between these and the beats professional. Put only it was the greatest investment for the satisfaction of audio i have manufactured. There is a extremely loaded and sturdy bass tone. A very crisp increased close to match. As a songs knowledge these are major notch and visually i truly like them also. Do you a favour and give these a shot if you like to definitely come to feel the songs.
Crisp, very clear audio, and highly effective bass. Would recommend to any person wanting for a first rate pair of headphones, primarily admirers of deadmau5 himself.
Amazing headphones at a aggressive rate.Here are the specifications for the SOL Republic Special Edition Tracks HD Tokidoki Headphone – Purple:
- Enter your model number
to make sure this fits.
- SOL Republic V10 Sound Engines delivering deeper bass, higher clarity and crisp vocals
- Listen In Comfort: Our SonicSoft Speaker Pads and extra wide ear cushions let you enjoy your music in comfort for hours
- Virtually Indestructible: Constructed of a seriously advanced polymer compound, our FlexTech Sound Track headband is built to withstand heavy abuse. Twist it, bend it, drop it – it's not going to break on you
- Three-Button Mic + Music Control: Lets you adjust the volume, pause/resume/skip music and answer/hang-up calls. The high clarity mic captures every word possible
- Slim-Fit Neo Case: Neoprene sleeve lets you transport your headphones with ease
They truly feel incredibly relaxed and they block out any other sounds. I would absolutely advise them as they are a good purchase.
I can only report that my son who the headphones have been for has not taken them off considering that receiving them, i little challenging when diner is served etcetera. He describes them as unwell, which all over again i am advised is a very good outcome.
Reviews from purchasers :
- Less boring than alternatives
- Very strong headphone with good sound quality.
- Amazing headphones for the price
Incredibly solid headphone with very good seem high quality. . I have experienced a ton of headphones around the last couple years, sms street by fifty and ntune by monster and more but they have all busted within just a couple months. I'm very hard on my headphones as i use them at get the job done so make excellent and power is quite important to me. I will not see any way these are going to break, they are so robust. They seem truly very good and the connect with excellent with the inline mic is also quite good when employed with my iphone. The only weak point i could locate in these is the guide connects to equally headphone speakers wherever as on most they only join to one particular facet, this indicates they can tangle much easier. The direct is also rather skinny when compared to some headphones while you can get spares quickly from amazon if they do crack. The headand alone (the weak place of most headphones) is just about indestructible and as these tends to make these awesomeoverall i am quite joyful with these headphones and very propose them.
The audio high-quality is magnificent and they are very at ease on the ears.


text:
Welcome to WebmasterWorld Guest from 22.214.171.124
Forum Moderators: Robert Charlton & goodroi
The last week was the biggest single change in our referral profile graph since florida 2004.
Anyone else seeing major changes in referral numbers since the new serp layout last week?
(this is not about the algo update, but specifically with the new serp layout)
But I don't see how it could cause "major changes".
joined:Dec 29, 2003
votes: 0
[edited by: ken_b at 4:15 am (utc) on May 10, 2010]
joined:Dec 29, 2003
votes: 0
The last week was the biggest single change in our referral profile graph since florida 2004.
How about when they put a messed up image of the site in the SERPs rather than an accurate image or screen shot? I could see this as being one way at least.
A site I run that looks great when you visit it, but the image they show is an enlarged, blurry portion of a navigation section... (It's the site I'm referring to above.) The image they show as 'the site' is a snip of an image, and not even the full image at the correct size / resolution.
Brett how do we know Google didn't change something else in the algo too at the same time?
Have you compared positional click through rates across differing date ranges in WMT?


text:
The picture becomes distorted when viewing a 3D Panorama image from an HDMI connection.
NOTE: Not all TVs are supplied with 3D capabilities. To see if your TV has 3D capabilities, check the specifications or the instructions manual supplied with the product.
If the picture becomes distorted, blurry or out of focus when viewing a 3D Panorama photo from a camera or other device that is connected to the TV using a HDMI cable, update the system software (firmware) of the TV to the latest version. For how to update, refer to: How to perform a software update.


text:
Love in the Cool Breathe of a Spring Garden
Krista and Joel were such a blast to photograph. Joel kept us laughing throughout the photo shoot. Here is just one of the beautiful pictures of the engaged couple. I just couldn't wait to get one up for them. Krista leads the international group called Global Friends! More photos tomorrow
My Favorites | Easy Canvas Prints - I'm posting over at snip & scribble today about my awesome experience at Easy Canvas Prints. Here's a little sneak peak: *Ever since we had Emily's 1st ...
8 years ago


text:
Salzburg & Christmas in Bavaria Tour
11 Wonderful Days
- Enjoy 5 nights in Oberammergau over Christmas
- Stay in authentic, character style hotels
- Genuinely inclusive, no additional on tour costs
- Guaranteed 'My Time'
- Designed for Australians & New Zealanders
- Personal group sizes up to 40
Tour Overview
- Celebrate Christmas over 5 nights in the Bavarian village of Oberammergau
- Savour the fabulous Christmas Markets in Munich, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Enjoy a traditional Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day lunch and Farewell dinner
- Stay 2 nights in the centre of baroque Salzburg and enjoy a walking tour of the old town through to the Christmas Markets
- Visit Neuschwanstein Castle and the picturesque Wieskirche
- Relax on a horse drawn carriage ride in Oberammergau
- Experience the incredible funicular and cable car rides up to the summit of the massive Zugspitze Mountain and take in the views across 400 snow covered mountain peaks
- Visit extravagant Linderhof Palace, Kloster Ettal and the Oberammergau Passion Play Theatre
The German White Christmas Tour is just one of many you can enjoy in Austria or Germany. Visit each destination page for more information for our other amazing tours!
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Munich
Day 2: Mondsee and Salzburg sightseeing
Day 3: 'My Time' in Salzburg and Christmas Market
Day 4: Berchtesgaden and a Salt Mine adventure
Day 5: 'My Time' in Innsbruck Christmas Markets and Oberammergau
Day 6: Neuschwanstein Castle, Wieskirche and 'My Time' in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Day 7: Christmas Eve at the top of the world – the mighty Zugspitze!
Day 8: Christmas Day – 'My Time' in a Bavarian village and a horse drawn carriage ride
Day 9: Linderhof Palace, Kloster Ettal and the Oberammergau Passion Play Theatre
Day 10: Munich sightseeing and 'My Time'
Day 11: Munich
Incredible Value Inclusions
- All excursions, scenic drives, sightseeing and entrances as described
- Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager
- Travel in a first class air conditioned touring coach
- 10 nights authentic, specially selected hotel accommodation
- Hotel porterage (1 suitcase pp)
- Welcome drink in Munich & Oberammergau
- 20 Meals – Buffet breakfast daily (B), 1 lunch (L) and 9 evening dinners (D)
- A complimentary wine, beer or soft drink with all included dinners
- Tea and coffee with all included dinners
- Local guides as described
- Personal audio system whilst on tour
- Free WiFi on most coaches and at hotels
- End of tour tips to Tour Manager and Driver, tips for local guides
- Albatross Tours Travel App
Your Hotels
NH Salzburg, Salzburg - 2 Nights
This modern, 4 star hotel is located near the Mirabell Gardens and a 10 minute stroll from the Old Town.
Parkhotel Sonnenhof – 5 Nights
This superior 3-star, family run hotel is built in the wooden Alpine style and is located within an easy walking distance of both the centre of town and the mountain lifts.
Tour Reviews
I can honestly say I have only praise, for our well learned guide and organiser, for the bus driver, who was excellent, and for the places of interest for their beauty and history. Time for shopping and relaxing were all taken into account and everybody's wellbeing was a prime concern of both the driver and our guide. The meals were very good and catered for all tastes. Overall, it was excellent all round and I will be recommending your tours to all!
Our Tour Manager was very knowledgeable and approachable who made learning about the local history and locations very interesting and enjoyable. We really loved being in the one location for 5 days over Christmas. We were able to unpack properly and the Wittelsbach Hotel felt like home for the duration of our stay. It was fantastic!
Angela & Richard
Our tour guide Karen's knowledge and organisation was exceptional. She was available and went beyond to organise extra's as requested and required.
Great group of people too!
Our tour leader Karen and our bus driver were GREAT !! The tour was good and very relaxing and we had a lot of laughs!
The tour leader Karen Newham - was absolutely outstanding. She ranks as the best tour leader that I have had on the 20 or so tours that I have taken. She was an absolute credit to your company. The bus driver Zac was an extremely competent friendly driver who inspired confidence in his driving ability. Everyone felt extremely safe with him in control.
Dates and Prices
|Start Date
|End Date
|Price Per Person
|Guaranteed to Depart
|18 Dec 2019
|28 Dec 2019
|Sold Out
Book with Confidence
If you book and deposit on any of our tours, as long as there are just 10 or more people travelling on your designated group departure, we guarantee it will travel.
Club Albatross
Have you travelled with Albatross Tours previously? Save $200 on our European Summer and Oberammergau tours (over 8 days) or $100 on our Festive tours.
No Additional 'On Tour' Costs
Over $100 value of extras per day are already included. There are no additional 'on tour' costs - even your end of tour tips are included!


text:
Jim Barry Wines Clare Valley Assyrtiko 2018, Australia
Dry white wine, 75cl. Medium-bodied 100% Assyrtiko from Clare Valley, Australia. 12.5% ABV. Suitable for Vegetarians.Offer - Last of the vintage! 90pts, Robert Parker; Best 100, Matthew Jukes. Australia's premier Assyrtiko, grown from vines that Peter Barry imported from Gaia's famous Santorini vineyard. Barry's marvellous idea has resulted in a lively white wine with flinty aromas and notes of citrus pith, grapefruit and fresh pear.
You'll like this if you like... dry Riesling.
Food pairing: Seafood, especially octopus, mussels or monkfish. Also fabulous with pulled pork or a tomato and mozzarella tart.
Cheese pairing: Feta, goat's cheese or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Music pairing: 'Mr Blue Sky', Electric Light Orchestra.
Screen pairing: Crocodile Dundee, 1986.
About Jim Barry Wines | Grapes Dictionary
Buy your Novel Wines with confidence. Ben and Gyorgy have worked hard to select every wine for its quality, whatever the price. If you're not happy with a purchase then let us know and we'll make good on it. It's part of our Great Taste Guarantee.


text: Our main goal at DroidForums.net is to create a friendly and fun environment to discuss our passion: The Motorola Droid. Our goal to spice up this site even more is to run the occasional Lottery, Competition or Prize Give Away. RinTinTigger ran our first competition to follow our DroidForums.net Twitter account here: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-general-discussions/4532-win-1-motorola-headset-wired.html The lucky winner received an Official Motorola Milestone/Droid Headset just for following our Twitter account and posting about it. Congratulations to jlnguyen! We are hoping to run more of these in the future and we want your feedback! What type of prizes and competitions do you think would benefit both the membership and the site? We are all ears, so let's hear your suggestions so we can get some more competitions going!


text:
All Posts Tagged With: "Starbucks"
Get Ready To Pay More For Your Starbucks…Again
July 5th, 2016 - By Teri Schroder - 0 comments
Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) fans are getting ready to pay more for their coffee drinks. Starbucks has announced on the company website that it will be implementing "a small price increase on select beverages" that will be launched on July 12. The company has not specified exactly what drinks will go up in price. Prices for […]
Starbucks Teams up with Feeding America With Aim to Donate All of its Unused Food Within the Next Year
March 22nd, 2016 - By Dan Childress - 0 comments
Let's cut to the chase: Starbucks has just announced a plan to donate all of its leftover food to the hungry. On Tuesday, the company said it has set a goal to contribute all of its leftover food to the social advocacy program Feeding America—a national network of food banks—out of all of its more […]


text:
Installing Windows 8 On a MacBook Air
With the Windows 8 Consumer Preview being made available this week, we wanted to get an idea of what new developments the new OS brings to the world of laptops and Windows tablets.
While PCMag's software lead analyst, Michael Muchmore, has provided an excellent look at the many facets of the new operating system, I'm more of a hardware guy, and I wanted first-hand experience and numbers for comparison. Last September, when Microsoft released the Windows 8 Developer Preview, we had the chance to run a similar experiment on the MacBook Air, and we came away intrigued. But six months is a long time when it comes to software development. Now that the Consumer Preview is available, we decided to repeat the experiment to get a better idea of how the new OS has changed, and what those changes might mean to you.
Set-Up and Performance
Loading Windows 8 onto the MacBook Air using Boot Camp was pretty straightforward. We simply loaded the Windows 8 Consumer Preview 64-bit .ISO onto a USB drive using Microsoft's USB/DVD download tool and installed it onto the MacBook Air using Boot Camp. The whole process took less than an hour.
The first things we checked were startup times. The time between powering on a system and having it up and running has become something of a battleground that PC manufacturers and chip makers have wrestled over, always striving to shave down the start time. It's a key selling point of ultrabooks, and the trend is set to continue with Windows 8 and beyond as manufacturers strive to provide immediate gratification to users.
When we first tested the Developer Preview on the MacBook Air, we saw cold start times of about 45 seconds. The people behind the curtain have definitely been giving this attention, because that time has been more than halved to 21 secondsfast enough to rival the claims of the quickest ultrabooks. Restart time was fast too, bouncing back from sleep in a near instant two seconds.
Features and Changes
Though the Apple MacBook Air has no touch functionality, you will find that plenty of the functions work equally well with a keyboard and mouse. Drag your cursor to the upper right corner of the screen and a toolbar pops out offering search and share functions, immediate return to the Metro tiled start screen, and options to manage devices and settings. Go to the upper-left corner and out pops a sidebar of all the apps and programs you've got running. Instead of closing apps, you instead simply switch out of them, and they will automatically close after a period of inactivity.
When used with the Metro UI, these navigation tools work pretty well. Once you're in the desktop environment, however, it gets a bit weird. The upper left cornerwhere you access your sidebar of active applicationsresides in the same corner occupied by your recycle bin. The Start menu, which sits in the lower-left corner where the Start Button once lived, shares the corner with your program icons. It's pretty easy to try to return to your start page and instead open up your Web browser. Aside from these personal complaints, the new navigation scheme does work pretty well.
Windows also immediately recognized and worked with the Apple keyboard and trackpad, as well as the MacBook Air's integrated SD card reader and FaceTime webcam, two devices that weren't recognized in the Developer Preview. Connecting to Wi-Fi worked right away, with no additional drivers to find and install. Browsing the Web and watching YouTube videos was pretty straightforward, though the Internet Explorer 10 preview may throw you a few curveballs with its new layout. The only gap in device compatibility was audio, which didn't work at all.
We plugged in a USB flash drive full of photos, and it immediately recognized the drive and let me open the file in desktop mode. Opening individual photos was problem free, but when I tried to view multiple photos, there was no simple interface for flipping through a collection of photos in a file. Instead, I had to open each individually, and the included photo app only offered access to collections found through cloud and Web services (Flickr, Facebook, and SkyDrive) or taken with the webcam.
A USB hard drive full of files and programs loaded up without trouble, and connecting devices like keyboards, mice, and DVD drives all worked easily, even through a USB hub. Installing programs in the desktop is extremely similar to doing so in Windows 7, but when the program installs, you will have it available on the desktop and as a tile in the Metro interface on the Start page. Programs we installed included Handbrake and Photoshop CS5. Both installed easily and functioned smoothly once installed.
Second First Impressions The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (Thunderbolt) is formidable for a thin and light laptop under normal circumstances, and Windows 8 hasn't changed that. In CineBench, a rendering test we use to measure processor speed, the MacBook Air scored 2.17 points when we tested it for our initial review (using Windows 7 in Boot Camp). Running the same test in Windows 8 yielded a nearly identical 2.18 points. In terms of raw performance, Windows 8 shouldn't give you anything to worry about.
There may still be a few rough spots to polish outI thought the sidebar navigation was a bit problematic when used in desktop modethis is a pretty complete picture for anyone who wants a look at the new face of Windows. With Boot Camp, it's easy to load onto your MacBook, and any laptop should handle it without too much trouble.
For more, see 13 New Features in Windows 8 Consumer Preview.


text:
CFP: L.M. Montgomery and Gender (collection of essays)
Deadline: 15 August 2016
From Anne's initial iconic and heartrending cry in Anne of Green Gables—"You don't want me because I'm not a boy"—to the pressure on young men to join the war effort in Rilla of Ingleside, and from the houseful of supportive co-eds in Anne of the Island to the tyrannical grandmother in Jane of Lantern Hill, Lucy Maud Montgomery's work highlights gender roles: how formative and deterministic they seem, and yet mutable they may be. Much Montgomery criticism of the past several decades has regarded her work from a feminist and gender studies perspective. Given that Canada is fast approaching the centenary of women's suffrage in the province of Manitoba (1916) and nationally (1918), this collection invites essays that re-consider the role of gender in L.M. Montgomery's work, broadly defined: her fiction, poetry, life writing, letters, photographs, and scrapbooks, as well as the myriad adaptations and spinoffs in film, television, theatre, tourism, and social media. To what degree do Montgomery's works, or works inspired by her, challenge or re-entrench normative gender roles? Do her works envision new possibilities for girls and women, boys and men? Or, is our contemporary fascination with her world, in part, nostalgia for what people imagine to be the more clearly-defined gender roles of a bygone era?
Engaging the rich scholarship of the past, possible topics might examine the intersection of gender with:
- Sexual identity, queerness, bachelor- and spinsterhood, and/or heterosexual romance;
- Friendship of all kinds; relationships with personal and professional acquaintances;
- Geographic, cultural, linguistic, racial, or ethnic identities, such as Scottishness;
- Voting and politics; careers and/or education for women (or men); domesticity;
- Levels of ability and mobility;
- Childhood, particularly orphanhood;
- Mental and/or physical illness, addiction, and/or failing health.
Essays should not only clearly articulate a strong argument but they should also situate that argument in the context of previous Montgomery scholarship. Please submit an essay of 5,000 to 6,000 words (including references), a biographical statement of 70 words, and a CV by 15 August 2016 to both Laura Robinson email@example.com) and Holly Pike (firstname.lastname@example.com). Papers must be submitted in Word-compatible format and follow Chicago Manual of Style, 16th edition, superscript style, for references (http://www.mqup.ca/style-guide-pages-99.php).


text:
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) Information Sheet
What is an SNRI?
SNRI is an acronym for Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.
SNRI Description:
Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors are a class ofantidepressants used for the treatment of depression and other affective disorders. The drugs are sometimes also used to treat anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and chronic neuropathic pain. They act upon twoneurotransmitters in the brain that are known to be essential to mood, namely serotonin and norepinephrine. This is in contrast to the more widely-implemented selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which affect only serotonin.
It should be noted that the abbreviation "SNRI" should not be used for "selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors".
SNRI Treatment and usage:
SNRIs are mainly indicated for treating clinical depression, but they are often prescribed for anxiety disorders, panicdisorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and eating disorders.
SNRI Method of action:
Activity on epinephrine reuptake is believed to be necessary for an antidepressant to be effective on neuropathic pain. This is a characteristic shared with the older tricyclic antidepressants, but not with SSRIs.
Depression is believed to be caused by a lack of information flow between neurons in certain parts of the brain. Neurons exchange information with each other through chemicals called neurotransmitters, which shoot across the tiny synapses (gaps) between the cells. After firing, most of the neurotransmitter is reabsorbed by the presynaptic cell.
This process is called reuptake.
Antidepressants work by increasing the amount of neurotransmitters active in the synapse, thus enhancing the neuronal activity and increasing mood response. Modern antidepressant drugs normally achieve this effect by blocking the transporter proteins that reabsorb certain neurotransmitters, hence the name "reuptake inhibitors."
SNRIs are newer than SSRIs, and there are only a small number of them at present. Their efficacy and tolerability appear to be somewhat better than SSRIs, likely due to their compound effect.
Warnings or dangers associated with SNRIs:
There has been controversy surrounding SNRIs. Some people feel that the drugs are prescribed by over-zealous psychiatrists or doctors when there use is only marginally indicated. According to this argument, societal pressures have created the pursuit of "normal" mental or emotional functioning by chemical means rather than holistic approaches (altering diet, exercise, sleep habits, stress reduction, etc).
As well, in late 2004 a media firestorm ensued after it was announced that antidepressants may be linked to teen suicide. Because of this, the FDA now warrants a cautionary statement to parents and children who may be prescribed SNRIs or SSRIs by their doctor. The FDA has ordered a "black box warning" be placed on the package inserts of the drugs. A pooled analysis of placebo-controlled trials of 9 antidepressants resulted in a risk of suicidality (suicidal thought and behavior) twice has high as with placebo. Other studies have shown no increase in suicidality but a small increase of non-fatal self-harm, and even of a reduction in incidence of suicide.
SNRI medications should not be taken by patients also taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs). This can lead to increased serotonin levels and cause serotonin syndrome (a rare, but serious and potentially life-threatening condition unfortunately often mistaken for a viral illness, anxiety, neurological disorder or worsening psychiatric condition). People with hypersensitivity to SNRIs or any of their active ingredients should avoid taking them.
Patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), whether adult or pediatric, may experience worsening of their depression and/or the development of suicidal thought and behavior or unusual changes in behavior, whether or not they are taking medications. There has been concern that antidepressants may lead to worsening depression and suicidality in certain patients, especially in children and adolescents with MDD and other psychiatric disorders.
As such, all pediatric patients being treated with antidepressants for any indication should be closely monitored for clinical worsening, suicidality, and any abnormal behavior, especially during the initial phase of treatment, and any time the dose is changed. Adult patients with MDD or co-morbid depression with other psychiatric illness being treated with SNRIs or any other antidepressants should be closely observed in a similar fashion for clinical worsening and suicidality, especially during treatment induction and dosage change.
SNRI Side effects:
The reported side effects of taking SNRIs include gastrointestinal complaints such as dry mouth, nausea, and anorexia, somnolence (drowsiness), dizziness, abnormal dreams, sweating, sexual dysfunction, insomnia, tremor, nervousness and hypertension.
It is well documented that SNRIs can cause various sexual dysfunctions such as anorgasmia (inability to reach orgasm, most notably in women), diminished libido (sex drive) and erectile dysfunction or difficult/premature ejaculation in men. These side effects occasionally disappear spontaneously without discontinuing use of the drug, and in most cases resolve themselves after stopping taking the SNRI.
SNRI Overdose and withdrawal:
SNRI medications seem to be "safe" in overdosage. There have been reports of acute overdose with some types of SNRI medications during pre-marketing evaluation. One patient – who had overdosed with a combination of an SNRI and a benzodiazepine – was hospitalized, treated symptomatically, and recovered without adverse effects.
Of two other reports of acute overdose, one patient took a combination of an SNRI, an SSRI, and a sedative/hypnotic. This patient was hospitalized, treated with activated charcoal, and recovered with no untoward effects. The other patient took an overdosage of an SNRI alone. This patient recovered and no other specific problems occurred. The patient experienced moderate dizziness, nausea, numbness in the hands and feet, and hot-cold spells 5 days after the overdose. The symptoms resolved over the next week.
In post-marketing experience, overdose with SNRIs has commonly occurred in combination with alcohol and/or other drugs. In these instances, electrocardiogram changes, sinus and ventricular tachycardia, bradycardia, hypotension (low blood pressure), altered level of consciousness (from somnolence to coma), rhabdomyolysis, seizures, vertigo, liver necrosis, and death have been reported. Therefore, it is not recommended to consume alcohol while on SNRI therapy.
It should be noted that abrupt discontinuation of SNRIs, as with any antidepressant, may lead to the development of adverse reactions, including discontinuation syndrome (much like SSRIs), which is a condition that can occur following the interruption or discontinuation of regular SSRI or SNRI use. The condition can begin between 24 hours to one week after discontinuation, depending on the half-life of the drug.
A number of possible symptoms can characterize discontinuation syndrome. They may include sleep disturbances (such as insomnia, vivid dreaming, fatigue, or mild pre-narcolepsy), gastrointestinal discomfort (such as diarrhea), other discomfort such as headaches, nausea lethargy, movement disorders (including trembling and difficulty walking), mood disorders (aggressive behavior, mania, irritability, crying spells, depression/suicidal thoughts) and sensory abnormalities (balance problems, vertigo, dizziness, light-headedness, parasthesia and "shock-like" sensations).
Due to the possibility of this condition, abruptly ceasing the medications is not recommended. The dosage should be tapered to avoid or lessen the chance of adverse reactions.
Types of SNRIs:
SNRIs currently available include:
- Effexor (venlafaxine) – the first and most commonly used SNRI; works on dopamine somewhat at high levels, but mostly effects serotonin and norepinephrine
- Serzone (nefazodone) – similar to SSRIs, but without the sexual side effects
- Dalcipran/Ixel (milnacipran) – known as Dalcipran in Portugal and Ixel in France; not approved by the FDA for use in the US, but commercially available in Europe and Asia for several years
- Norpramine/Pertofraneis (desipramine) – technically a tricyclic antidepressant, and normally categorized as such; works, however, on both serotonin and norepinephrine, so it can also be considered an SNRI
- Cymbalta (duloxetine) – approved for the treatment of depression and neuropathic pain in 2004
Effexor is the "newer" version of Serzone, while Cymbalta is the "newer" version of Effexor.


text:
Hey there, everybody! Now, I know all of us are grown adults but tell me, do you not have the inner hyped child in you? Do you not get excited when you indulge in a chicken burger or a box of nuggets while digging through the red cardboard box to find a cool Happy Meal toy nestled on the bottom and it's a valuable collectible? Let me bring you down memory lane to show you all the rare and unique Happy Meal toys I've collected while growing up as well as some antiques which would cost a fortune now since they don't make toys like those anymore.
One of the first Happy meal toys I am proud to have possessed and treasured (before giving them away to orphans) were the Disney Classics Aladdin's 2004 magic carpet rides. I had the loopty-loop one (notice how the loopty-loop is a tiger, the entrance to the cave in the movie?), Genie and Prince Ali. Oh, how I loved the thrill of rolling the wheels of the magic carpet as fast as I could so it will create the best velocity for the figurines to do stunts. What more, I could connect the tracks so it became sort of a circuit.
The second Happy Meal toy I am so happy to have collected is from Disney's The Lion King. I managed to get a baby Simba plushie and I still keep it on my desk until today. Look how adorable Simba is. These plushies came with the Happy Meals back in 1998. I was only 2 years old and I had a 90's collectable. Yay!
Before solar powered bobble toys became the hit in this era, back then, manual shaking bobbleheads were the in thing and I have two bobbleheads ( actually, one a bobblehead and the other a bobble tail) from Happy Meals. Pluto, Mickey Mouse's dog and young Simba.
None of your Happy Meal toys you've collected would be complete without a water squirting toy. Back then, even a mini Nerf gun was a luxury toy, so thank you McDonald's for water gun like toys! I don't know about you but Winnie the Pooh is very dear to me and most of my Childhood revolved around him, Christopher Robin and his Hundred Acre Wood. I am so happy to have collected Lumpy the Heffalump. The toys were included in Happy Meals when Pooh's Heffalump movie was released. I used to bring Lumpy into my baths back then and play with him by pumping water into his belly and squirting it through his trunk. I don't know if I still have him. My mom gave away most of my toys because she thought they were junk. 🙁
So, apart from my collection of Happy Meal toys, here are some collectibles which are complete worthy possessions from the 90's, today. First, the Inspector Gadget toy was really one of a kind. You'd have to collect all the parts and piece them together for his gadgets to actually work like his water gun arm. If you have this toy, you are sitting on a pile of fortune.
The second toy which would be also worth a lot of money, if you have one of them, is the mighty ducks from the animated show 'Ducktales' shot puck. My cousin had one of these and I remembered creating 'bowling pins' out of objects around the house like plastic cups and sliding the puck to see how many obstacles it can knock down. We almost got in trouble for breaking stuff.
One of the hottest toys from Happy Meals during the 90's were the Muppets bath companion toys. None of your baths would have been complete without Miss Piggy and Kermit the frog floating beside you while you're immersed in your posh-like warm, foamy bubble bath.
So those were toys back then. What about the craze today?
The toys which have been a craze for collection are from Despicable me, especially the different minions and now the characters from Adventure Time by Cartoon Network. It came out in the news in 2015 with the headlines reading people were camping and queuing or even getting in assaults just to get these limited edition minion figurines.
I have managed to collect five out of eight characters from Adventure Time. The characters are Finn and Lady Rainicorn for the first week, Jake the dog and Princess Bubblegum for the second week, Ice King and Marceline during the third week and now this last week, BMO and Lumpy Space Princess are the collectibles. I really love this cartoon series because of the great storyline and unique personalities of each character. These toys are worth collecting to me because they serve as key chains and they have a mini-game inside like pinball. BMO even lights up.
So that's about how I feel happy, literally, after eating a Happy meal and getting to collect these toys. I may grow old and grey but the thrill of collecting these toys which can't be found in Toys R' Us and feeling great of being in possession of them will always be a part of the little kid spirit in me which will never age. What was your favourite toy you've collected and cherished from Happy Meals? I know it would never fail to cause your lips to curl into a smile because it indeed makes you happy! Tee-hee 🙂


text:
Species 0.5.0 is now feature-complete (from an engine standpoint). Everything that remains is bug fixes, performance upgrades, and compatability-programming for everyone using Shader Model 2.0, as well as importing various assets from the other dev-team members.
So, with that said, I offer you this mysterious and alluring PNG image with absolutely no hints as to what it could be referring to:
"You know those fuzzy noise pictures where if you cross your eyes and stare really hard, after a few minutes you've got a horrible headache and you still can't see crap? And everybody else is like "I see it!" and you're like "WHY DO I SUCK AT THIS SO MUCH?!"
This is like the really easy version of that."


text:
Publication of research results
Publication of research results
Publication of research results of scientific and technical activity is the most important indicator of USU promotion on the international market.
In 2015 scientists of the university published 2234 scientific works (in 2014 — 2188), among them 734 articles published in the Russian scientific journals, including in the journals from the list of the State Commission for Academic Degrees and Titles are registered at the moment in the Russian index of scientific citation, 106 — in the foreign journals indexed by Web of Science and Scopus and 57 monographs.
In total at the end of 2015 in the Russian index of scientific citation 10672 articles of USU teachers and staff members of them for the last five years — 5979 articles have been registered.
The publications indexed in the international indexes of scientific citing Web of Science and Scopus become more significant. By number of publications, indexed in the international base of scientific citing Scopus, Ulyanovsk State University is in the lead among higher education institutions of Ulyanovsk. In total, for the end of 2015 in the Scopus system 1198 articles of USU teachers and staff members, 334 articles of USTU staff members and 6 articles — USPU were registered. In Web of Science for the end of 2015 1399 articles of USU scientists were registered.
In the scientific periodical press indexed by Web of Science in 2015 USU scientists published 79 scientific works, in the scientific periodical press indexed by Scopus — 72 articles. Because of the delay of information in bases of citing full data for 2015 can be available in the first half of the year 2016, according to the available data on works of scientists of university in the corresponding editions it is possible to expect the number of articles indexed in Web of Science and Scopus at the level of 110-115 articles.
In December 2015 on the platform Web of Science the Russian Science Citation Index was placed. Russian Science Citation Index is the joint project of Thomson Reuters company and scientific library eLibrary.ru. Within this project articles from 652 Russian journals selected from the collection of the RSCI were placed on the Web of Science platform. RSCI is a separate database, not included in the database of Web of Science Core Collection, however it is totally integrated with the search engine of WoS that has a world-wide publicity. This will increase accessibility of Russian journals on the international scientific arena and Russian researches will be provided on it along with studies of other countries. At present on the WoS platform 160 works of USU scientists have been placed. In 2015 −16, 2014 — 31, 2013- 87, 2012- 89, 2011- 75. Now 1538 articles of USU scientists have been placed on the WoS platform, of them 1399 in Web of Science Core Collection and 160 articles in RSCI.
A key indicator for an efficiency assessment of organizations' scientific activity is the citation of scientific works of the institution staff in the Russian and international scientific space. The number of work citations of the university scientists registered in the Russian Science Citation Index was 1052 in 2015.
Citation Index (Hirsh's index) of Ulyanovsk State University according to the system of Russian Science Citation Index in 2015 — 262 (in 2014 — 22 in 2013 — 20, in 2008 — 12 points). For comparison the Hirsh index made for USTU for the end of 2014 is 18. Citation index (Hirsh's index) of Ulyanovsk State University according to the system of Web of Science in 2015 — 21 (in 2014 −18, in 2013 — 17).
Conferences. Exhibitions
In reporting year 2015 USU research teams held more than 17 conferences, 7 international, 5 All-Russian and regional. Of all the held scientific and practical events 1 got support from the Russian Federal Property Fund and RSSF. Other conferences and seminars of the international, All-Russian and regional rank were carried out at the expense of own and raised funds.
Research results publication in 2016
List of USU rsearchers' articles in the scientific citing system «Web of Science» and «Scopus» in 2015


text:
College Notices: w/c 20th January 2014
by Kim Small.
For ALL students
Assessment Period
- During the Assessment Period – 24th to 31st January
- Normal timetable is suspended during this time
- There will be no PLD or College Notices next week (w/c 27th Jan)
- Check details with your subject teachers if you are unsure about anything
Chaplain Update
- You can now follow (and chat) with your College Chaplain via Twitter
- Rev. Hadley Bennet
- @chaplainchat
For Students on a 1 year course
Work Experience Briefing
- Compulsory Work Experience Briefing
- Thursday 23rd January
- @ 1pm
- Martin Read Hall
- For all Level 2 students going out on Work Experience – also applicable for Level 3 Health and Social Care Students
Progressor Applications
- Make sure you're working on your Progressor application with your Tutor
- Forms can be completed electronically but must be printed off for the student and tutor to sign before handing in
- Deadline for handing completed forms in at the Student Hub: 31st January
For First Year Students (of a 2 year course)
HE Information Evening for Parents
- Thursday 6th Feb @ 7pm – Sports Hall
- Parents to book via the online store, max 2 seats per family – FREE event (for parents only – students will be shown presentations during PLD)
- Choosing a course and university
- Advice and Guidance at Alton
- Student Finance
- Book through the online store – search for Information Evening
- http://store.altoncollege.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&deptid=170&catid=193&prodid=1683
'After Alton' – Central Presentations
- Compulsory presentations providing information to students on options available after studying at Alton in the Martin Read Hall on:
- 'A' Directorate – 06Feb @ 12.40pm
- 'F' Directorate – 06Feb @ 1.15pm
- 'N' Directorate – 13Feb @ 12.40pm
- BTEC Students – 13Feb @ 1.15pm
- All students must attend the appropriate session with their tutors
Goldman Sachs A-level Girls Inspire Programme
- 1 day event to introduce female A-level students to the world of financial services
- 17th or 21st February 2014
- at Goldman Sachs, London
- For more information and to apply, please visit www.goldmansachs.com/careers
- Click on 'Events' and select 'Goldman Sachs A-level Girls Inspire Programme: Investing in Women of the Future'
- Under 'Other Information' within the application select EMEA as your regional preference and Firmwide as your divisional preference
- Application deadline: 2nd February 2014
Considering a career in Property
- Summer School, 20-23 July 2014
- University of Reading
- Discover where a career in property could take you
- Further information and to apply: www.reading.ac.uk/pathways-to-property
- Application deadline: 30th April 2014
RoePact Compact Scheme
- The RoePact Compact scheme is an exclusive scheme with the University of Roehampton
- Great events, support and a UCAS 40 point lower tariff offer
- To find out more go to: http://ws1.roehampton.ac.uk/email/1312Compact/intro12.html
- Registration deadline: 28th February 2014
Sutton Trust Summer Schools
- Find out what university life is really like with a FREE week-long introduction at a Sutton Trust Summer School
- Open to all Y12 students
- Priority given to students who: * are first generation to attend uni * have achieved at least 5 A/A* at GCSE
- Really excellent opportunity - wide range of subjects
- Find out more and apply online at http://www.suttontrust.com/summer-schools/uk-summer-schools/
- Applications close on 10th March 2014
UNIQ Summer Schools at Oxford
- Applications for Oxford UNIQ Summer Schools now open
- FREE residential week-long courses in July/August
- 1000 places available
- You don't need to be interested in applying to Oxford but you must be academically talented, enthusiastic and have excellent GCSE results
- Closing Date: 5pm Monday 24th February
- Apply online at: www.uniq.ox.ac.uk
SU Elections
- Thank you for your fantastic response - we have loads of first years interested in joining the SU Committee. It's not too late, you have one day left to apply to for a position (Friday 24th Jan). Email firstname.lastname@example.com if you are interested.
- Elections take place on Thu 13th February.
For Second Year Students
Next Steps Talk
- Tue 4th Feb @ 1pm – Martin Read Hall
- IMPORTANT information for students who have applied to go to University
- Covers:
- Receiving and viewing decisions
- Choosing your Firm and Insurance choices
- UCAS Extra
- Confirmation, Clearing and Adjustment and more
- Presented by the University of Winchester for any course at any university
- Due to limited seats, places must be booked
- Book through the online store – search for Next Steps
- http://store.altoncollege.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&deptid=170&catid=193&prodid=1684&searchresults=1
Exams – Resitting Units
- As you know re-sit opportunities are only available for June 2014
- If you want to resit an exam that you took here last year you need to:
- Go to online store
- Select subject
- Input unit and personal details
- Make payment
- FINAL DEADLINE: Monday 10th February at 12noon. We will not accept late applications.
- What's related:


text:
Did I wear this fabulous Tina Turner vest to work today? You bet your ass I did! I've been waiting for an opportunity to wear it and 47 degrees seemed fitting. This was the outfit I was going to wear to the swanky lounge for dinner on my birthday. But two weeks with a sinus infection derailed that plan. Oh and it was 80 degrees on my birthday back in January.
This week's weather is unusual for this time of year. A late cold snap times 2. 30s and 40s are not normal for this time of year in Florida. But I'm not complaining. I know we'll never see snow here. I know it's about to be brutally hot and humid soon, so I'm relishing every last good hair and makeup day (yes, last weekend at the St. Pete Saturday Morning Market, my winged eye traveled so far up my lid that I looked like a drag queen and didn't realize it until after I ran into an old friend and then got into my car and looked in the review mirror - nice!).
I had one of those weekends where I go, go, go all day on Saturday (market, brunch with sister, Italian market, etc.) that on Sunday, I stayed in my PJs until about 4pm. And I finally found a fish market about 2 miles away from my apartment that had the most delicious scallops. Scallops aren't big down here, shrimp are.
So I did some research and made a list of fish markets I wanted to try. IC Sharks (isn't the name adorable?) is a small fish market on the bay that flies in fresh diver scallops from Maine every day. And boy could we taste the difference. They were so flavorful and tender. As my husband said (in a non-Jewish voice), "Like butter." Seriously, if you can find diver or dry scallops that haven't been injected with preservatives, the taste is outstanding. I also up'd the ante with my preparation after watching a short video on our new Roku boxes (streaming video is da bomb!).
I went in search for high heat safflower oil and ended up buying a variation of it at The Fresh Market. I bought an Asian Stir Fry safflower oil. I also invested in a better quality black truffle oil (rather than the crap one I got for $3 at TJ Maxx). You can smell the difference. And while I was out on Saturday, I picked up some black truffle salt that I used before cooking the scallops to help form a nice crust. All this combined with cooking in a cast iron skillet produced a lovely, and rather healthy dinner. I've been sticking to my 1500 calorie diet plan pretty well over the last week and it's paying off. I'm down 2lbs. 10 more to go. Has it been hard? Sort of. I now realize that I had become complacent and lazy. Even though I thought I was eating the correct portion sizes, I quickly realized that I was taking in about 2,000 calories/day. I haven't started back up on the exercise wagon yet but will when the weather warms up.
And I swear I'm not wearing blue and black all the time on purpose. I just adore this new necklace and I'm trying to find combos with it.
No post tomorrow. Jury Duty. I ain't dressing up for that! Hoping if I look like a hobo, I won't get picked.
{Vest: Skaist-Taylor for Target/Neiman Marcus | Pants: Asos | Tee: Gap | Necklace: Forever 21 | Shoes: Nine West Andriana}