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I've just received some inside news to what Black Box is up to recently. Apparently, they really have something up their sleeves. Some of you might have already noticed the little changes done to the bi-monthly boxes, so let's wait and see. For now, let me introduce something that's more exciting for all of us today – Say hello to SUPER 10!
The Black Box team just put together 3 LIMITED EDITION boxes for the month of October, and what's unique about these boxes are that they have a different superhero character that represents the personality of each box (I, for one could relate to one of the boxes). So which tickles your fancy?
Let's take a look at my SUPER 10 box, I've received Sapphire Wonder!
Sapphire Wonder: "Girls will save the world, we can make bad men good, and weak woman strong. Put me to test and I can do wonders."
I'm so glad that Blackbox chose this particular Super10 box for me.. it's so me right?! Well, at least I like to believe I am working towards this direction (: Without further ado, let's get down to reviewing the contents!
If you have been following BlackBox on their youtube channel, you would have seen my previous review on Klarity Lasertox Miracle CC White Lotion a few months back. A 11-in-1 multi functional lotion, this miracle product leaves my skin at least one tone lighter instaneously! I like how it is light on the skin and protects my skin with SPF30/PA++ sunscreen, hydration and anti-aging properties. And yes, I still stand firm on my recommendation of how this product is good for busy ladies and even better for the lazy ones!
Next up in my Wonder Sapphire beauty box are Hada Labo products.. doink doink! Famous for its hydrating skincare products, Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Face Wash and Hydrating Lotion in travel size is perfect for my upcoming winter trip! Due to my oily skin, I have always prefer products that are very watery and light just like Hada Labo products! The Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Face Wash is very gentle on my skin without ripping it off its natural oil whereas the Hada Labo SHA Hydrating Lotion absorbs quickly into my skin, leaving it supple and well-hydrated with dewy radiance.
Still on skincare products, we have the Himalaya Neem Face Pack that aims to help regulate excess oil secretion, cleans clogged pores and prevent recurring pimples. This mask smells pretty herbal-ish (kind of reminds me of henna) due to the goodness of Neem, Fuller's Earth and Tumeric. Whilst spreading the mask on my face, I was amazed to find out that it contains exfoliating beads too! It also has a slight cooling sensation which I enjoyed for 10-15 minutes before washing it off. It's awesome for acne-prone and oily skins without irritating or cause dryness.
It's pretty pointless having good skin when your lips are dry and cracked, so thank goodness for Nivea Lip Care Fruity Shine in Pink Guava – that happens to be my favourite fruit loaded with Vitamin C. What a yummy and unique flavor! It smells awesome and glides on really smoothly on my lips, leaving a touch of light pink shimmer tint. This has got to be my favourite product in this beauty box!
Last but not least, we'll move on to a body pampering treat with Nivea In-shower Whitening Skin Conditioner. It was my first time trying out this product (after hearing so much about it) so I was naturally very intrigued~ Just like your hair conditioner, you apply it on your body whilst still in the shower before rinsing it off for radiant, soft and moisturised skin. So hassle-free and convenient without leaving the stickiness unless some moisturiser, I really enjoyed trying it out 🙂
SUPER 10 Sapphire Wonder box, together with 2 other variants, Beauty Beast and Iron Amber, are available at Black Box Qoo10 store or E-Store at $10 each. Can't decide on which to buy? Why not get all 3, at a special price of $25!
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text: Marcelo Amorim takes a critical approach to archival materials and the concept of nostalgia in his work, appropriating images from marginal historical documents such as manuals and textbooks. Amorim's art, which encompass film, oil on canvas, and watercolor on paper, possesses a spare and diaphanous quality, highlighting the historical distance between the subject matter and the moment of the work's creation. His semi-realistic painting style heightens the quiet and innocent quality of the appropriated images. Amorim's titles emphasize the didactic quality of the source material and raises questions about historical cultural values and their evolution over time. In doing so, he creates a connection between the contemporary nostalgic qualities of the historic image and its original purpose.

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We only use one casting process at each site, be it iron sandcasting, precision casting, aluminum or magnesium die casting. This specialization has proven to be the best prerequisite for numerous innovations.
With our foundries in Germany and Austria, we occupy a leading position in Europe in the field of automotive casting. With the factories in China, we are responding to the growing importance of the Asian markets and are continuously expanding our presence there.


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Er these stylish Barbies....
Gareth Pugh... I had a query on who would be wearing this chain draped frock first.
And the world of Melissa jelly shoes.... some of them designed by Westwood.
'We can't disguise the fact that we're very energetic people' Nitzer Ebb
Formed in the mid 80's Nitzer Ebb seemingly took a lead from DAF with a Teutonic –robotic-hypnotic style of sequenced electronica. But don't put them too much in the same bracket, oh no… DAF emerged from Germany, Nitzer Ebb hail from Chelmsford! Into the foray with inspiring rants 'Let Your Body Learn', 'Join In The Chant' tracks that have become so ingrained on dance floors and are cited often as seminal. DJ/ producer Tom Stephan says 'When I first discovered Nitzer Ebb it was like finding the sound I had always been looking for. Stripped back, raw, aggressive and sexy! No fluff, just beats. They've been a big influence.' Members Bon Harris and Douglas McCarthy have a somewhat universal appeal recently supporting Depeche Mode and currently on their own tour armed with 'In Order', 'Catalogue' and 'Compilation' a B-sides, remixes and rarities box collection on Mute Records.
I recently caught up with producer Adam Sky and was curious on his take; he remembered a gig in 1988 with Diskord Datkord his band with Jonny Slut,'We were supporting Nitzer Ebb at the Camden Palace 1988, but that same summer they were part of the soundtrack to my first set in Ibiza at Glory's after-hours... 'Guns, guns, bombs, bombs, fire, fire, fire', then I sold my soul for acid house.' He adds, 'Funnily enough I am now on the same label as them in Hamburg, Major Records'… Where, Adam tells me he has recently rerecorded his 80's hit 'Killer' with Nina Hagen on vocals. Look out for that one! It seems the fans of Nitzer Ebb are wide and reaching, DJ The Lovely Jon Jo from Hot Boy Dancing Spot references them regularly.
'Industrial Complex' is the new album of Ebb outpourings; with a track listing that includes 'Once You Say' featuring Martin Gore of said Depeche Mode and soundtrack from Saw1V 'Never Know'. Time for a fan fact… They actually split in '95 but reformed in 2006 and have never looked back. I caught them last year at London's Cosey club and really, the sound they make is absolutely timeless. Cosey returns on the Saturday 27th March at the ICA a night featuring Fixmer McCarthy - alter project of Ebb Member Douglas, along with Factory Floor and Eve Black/Eve White. Notching up the gigs Nitzer played once again in London last week and squared up with classics fast and furiously… And if you don't get to see them live I suggest you get the archive set for a thorough going over!Recent gig at the o2 in Islington saw Nitzer Ebb with all the energy of previous years... i think it's true to say they've managed to retain the sparks of their initial vision both in sound and image.


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A lot of today's most popular celebrities have been married at least twice. But while most of us can barely wrap our heads around the idea of having three or four former spouses, it's nothing compared to classic stars who've had up to nine marriages.
Legendary actor Mickey Rooney said the words "I do" over eight times — but this was no surprise, considering he had quite the reputation with women.
"He went through the ladies like a hot knife through fudge," Ava Gardner once said. The actress married Mickey when she was just 19, and unfortunately, they separated after a year.
According to Mickey, however, his marriages weren't for show. He admitted that he really did care about his past wives.
"People say, 'How can you be married eight times?' But I played the hand dealt me the way I was supposed to. I was friendly with most of my ex-wives. My God, there's a Mickey Rooney's Former Wives Marching Band!" he once joked.
Now, whether we've been through two divorces or five, we're in no position to judge these celebrities. Marriages can be tough and it's sometimes impossible for them to work out. However, knowing that stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Judy Garland have experienced this makes us relate to them all the more.
RELATED: 10 Classic Movie Scenes That Were Actually Awkward to Film
Check out our gallery of all the classic stars who got married several times.


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Apple to Launch 2880×1800 Res 'Retina Display' MacBook Pro in Q2 2012?
In a report sure to excite our readers, DigiTimes is saying that Apple may be readying an ultra high-resolution MacBook Pro for as early as Q2 2012:
"Apple is likely to launch its new MacBook Pro lineup with a display resolution of 2880 by 1800 in the second quarter of 2012, setting a new round of competition for panel specifications in the notebook industry, according to sources in the upstream supply chain."
The publication cites supply chain partners as the source for the information which would double the resolution of the MacBook Pro to 2880×1800 pixels.
This new high resolution MacBook Pro would presumably be a 15″ model which currently carries a native resolution of 1440×900 pixels. By doubling the resolution in each dimension, Apple would achieve four times the number of pixels and provide developers an easy way to scale existing artwork.
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We've known about Apple's work to support these ultra high resolution screens, but we didn't necessarily expect them to arrive so soon. That said, support seems to be building for exactly such a thing.
Intel's upcoming Ivy Bridge processors are known to support resolutions as high as 4096×4096. Meanwhile, Apple has already added new "HiDPI" modes in Lion that support this resolution-doubling mode. Apple has even added ultra-high resolution artwork in Lion with desktop images at 3200×2000 pixels and icons at 1024×1024 pixels.
And Apple's not the only company preparing for the possibility. Microsoft is also building in support for high dpi monitors in Windows 8.
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Get excited, the annual PMEA conference is less than two weeks away and is a great way for both current and future music educators to gain professional development!! This year the conference is being held in Hershey PA at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center from April 14th-16th. It is always an amazing experience, full of learning and networking with other music educators. The sessions cover a variety of topics including, elementary general music, conducting, music technology, music advocacy, choral techniques, tips for undergraduates, special education etc. There is something of interest for everyone at the PMEA conference. I am extremely excited for the conference this year because myself and a team of four other music education undergraduates will be live-blogging the entire conference!!
What If I Can't Attend PMEA?
Unable to attend the PMEA state conference? Then follow along with our live-blog at futuremusiceducators.net. Each live-blogger will be attending different sessions and blogging their notes that will be available online at our landing page!! On the landing page you will find the full schedule of sessions that we will be covering. All you have to do is click on the session(s) that interest you and that will take you to the appropriate live-bloggers page. Check out my page which includes the sessions that I will be attending and live blogging!
We will be live blogging the sessions on Thursday April 14th and Friday April 15th. If you are like me you always have a million things going on at once and often forget things. From the landing page you can click on each session that you are interested in and sign up for an e-mail reminder for one day before the event starts, so you can be sure to not miss this great event!! This is a great opportunity where you can learn a lot for free. The live-bloggers want to give a special thanks to Dr. Joseph Pisano and Grove City College for making internet access possible for this event.
Choices, Choices, Choices!!!
One of the problems with conferences such as PMEA is that there are always multiple sessions you want to attend at the same time and you must decide on which one to attend. If you are not attending the conference you can jump back and forth between the different live blogs that are happening at the same time and learn a little something from each session. If you are attending the conference and can't decide on which sessions to attend the great thing about live-blogs is that all the blogs will be up on futuremusiceducators even after the conference is over. This way you can go back and read about the sessions that you weren't able to attend. Again this gives more opportunities for professional development as you will be able to get access to the information from all the sessions at PMEA. Feel free to leave comments or ideas on any of our live blogs as we would love to interact with you during the conference.
Along with the live blogs many of the conference attendees will be tweeting their experiences from the conference. If you are attending the conference this is a great place to share your thoughts and if not feel free to follow along. Whether you are tweeting from the conference or just following along be sure to use the hashtag #pmea11!!
The Live Blogging Team
All of the live bloggers are music education majors at Grove City College. You can find us all on Twitter and the MPLN. You can find more information about all the bloggers and our twitter names on the landing page. If you are going to the PMEA conference all the Grove City bloggers would love to meet up with you, so either send us a tweet or leave a comment here!
- Andy Ritenour- Future Music Educators
- Ryan Dore- The Journey from Undergrad to Band Director
- Emily Farrell- Waiting for a Story
- Brittany Bell- Brittany's Adventures in Musicland
All of the live bloggers are extremely excited for PMEA11 and can't wait to share this event with you. If you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment here or contact any of the live bloggers. It should be an amazing learning experience and I can't wait to share what I learn with you. So check out the landing page, check out my page, sign up for an e-mail reminder, follow #pmea11 on twitter, and get excited for PMEA11!!!


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In musical terms, the word "symphony" refers to a combination of instruments producing pleasing sounds; its generic definition is "to be in agreement or accord with." The Petersburg Symphony, by bringing together diverse ages, ethnicities, and walks of life, exemplifies the totality of the term "symphony." This has been the key to the orchestra's success and longevity; this will ensure its future.
PSO Mission
The Petersburg Symphony Orchestra (PSO) shall be a
permanent cultural resource to entertain, educate, and
enlighten all who seek the experience.
PSO Vision
The Petersburg Symphony Orchestra will be a
permanent regional orchestra with a national impact.
The Petersburg Symphony Orchestra is a 501c(3) organization, established in 1978 by Dr. F. Nathaniel Gaitlin. We are dedicated to preserving, developing, educating, and delivering quality and diverse music to all ages, through tailored performing arts programming. We are an important part of life in the central and southern regions of Virginia. Dr. Gatlin's dream of a symphony orchestra for Petersburg has blossomed into one of Petersburg's most treasured assets.
The inspiration for the PSO was the preeminent Dr. F. Nathaniel Gatlin, who began his work of founding the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra in 1978, after having retired from over two decades of service as Director of Bands and administrator at the institution now known as Virginia State University. With the support of the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, he founded the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra in 1978.
It's maiden performance, Concert Number One, was performed on Sunday April 29, 1979 in the auditorium of Petersburg High School. From its inception, the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra has served not only Petersburg, but Southside Virginia. For more than thirty- five years, it has provided performance opportunities for players of orchestral instruments, nurtured young musicians, introduced newly-composed works to the public, collaborated with other musical organizations, and made orchestral music accessible to people who may have otherwise been deprived of the experience.
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The joint doctoral study programme Governance and Economics in the Public Sector (third cycle)
Accreditation: 15.12.2016
The programme is organised by the:
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Public Administration
Gosarjeva ulica 5, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenija
Tel: +386 1 58 05 401
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Universitiy of Rijeka, Faculty of Economics
Ivana Filipovića 4, 51000 Reka, Hrvaška
Tel: +385 51 355 111
- Aim of the Study Programme
The joint doctoral study programme Governance and Economics in the Public Sector (third cycle) is interdisciplinary oriented, as it contains subjects (content) from legal, economic, managerial, organisational and information sciences. Students have a wide choice of courses (content) within the individual disciplines, which means they can choose the courses (content) in all study fields (disciplines) they are interested in.
The Progamme is intended for candidates who work or intend to work in workplaces that require and expect scientific-research work in the field of administration and business sciences in the public sector; this means the study, creation, development and application of new methodologies, technologies and skills in administration and business sciences. The joint doctoral study programme is designed to provide a candidate with all the necessary deep theoretical-scientific and methodological administrative-legal, organizational, economic, managerial and IT skills that are necessary to solve the most demanding research and practical issues in the selected areas in the first two years of the study, which are then used during the continuation of the study to solve specific scientific-research problems within the doctoral dissertation. Therefore, the study programme is designed to be highly interactive and multidisciplinary, which corresponds to the nature of scientific research on the one hand, and to the most demanding professional work on the other.
The joint doctoral study programme Governance and Economics in the Public Sector (third cycle) is important for:
- The development of administrative sciences for further transformation of the public administration in the direction of modern democratic-oriented administrations,
- The development of business sciences for the functioning of the public sector,
- The development of existing and new educational programmes and scientific-research work in the field of administrative and business sciences and
- Modernisation of administrative and business practices in the public sector.
The student has a choice of coursework in the first and second year. The choice of elective courses enables the interdisciplinarity of four different disciplines (informatics, economics, organization and law). In the first year, the student selects (in agreement with the mentor and depending on the doctoral dissertation subject) the Social Statistics or Optimization Models in Public Sector elective methodological course and 2 required courses, as well as carries out two individual research works and a doctoral seminar.
In the second year, the student can choose between two modules: Public Governance and Economics Module. The student completes 2 guiding courses, 2 elective courses, 2 research works and a doctoral seminar.
In the third year, the student carries out individual research work and a doctoral seminar as well as presents and defends his or her doctoral dissertation.
The student can choose from a range of elective courses at the Faculty of Public Administration, University of Ljubljana, or at the Faculty of Economics, University of Rijeka. He or she can also decide to take elective courses at any other domestic or foreign faculty for at least 10 ECTS credits. In the latter case, the student needs prior consent of the doctoral study management. The curriculum of the joint doctoral study is realized in three years.
All elective courses will be available to students of related study programmes from other faculties of the University of Ljubljana, University of Rijeka and from other universities with which the University of Ljubljana and University of Rijeka have concluded agreements on student exchange. The third-level Joint Doctoral Study Programme of Governance and Economics in Public Sector is based on the principles of the Bologna Process. The students of the third-level will therefore participate in various international exchanges (ERASMUS, BASELIUS, CEEPUS, etc.) and complete individual courses at other universities abroad in accordance with the ECTS credit system.
- Purpose of the Study Programme
This study programme is new and will replace the "pre-Bologna" Administration doctoral programme. The proposed study programme, prepared as a collaboration between the Faculty of Public Administration, University of Ljubljana, and the Faculty of Economics, University of Rijeka, is a new doctoral study programme called Governance and Economics in the Public Sector (third cycle). The programme was prepared based on the amended Higher Education Act (ZVis, Official Gazette of RS, no. 32-1406/2012), in accordance with the Criteria for the accreditation of higher education institutions and study programmes (Official Gazette of RS, no. 6/12), in accordance with the regulations and procedures for doctoral studies at the University of Ljubljana, in accordance with the Criteria for Credit Assignment for Study Programmes According to ECTS, in accordance with the Rules[1] on study programmes at the University of Rijeka and according to the Act on Scientific Activity and Higher Education (Official Gazette no. 123/03, 105/04, 174/04, 2/07, 46/07, 45/09 and 63/11), as well as in accordance with the guidelines of the Bologna declaration.
The proposed study programme seeks to address as well as possible the scientific research and educational needs resulting from the above-stated changes. Considering the main objectives and the learning content, as well as the general and subject-specific competences, the joint doctoral study programme Governance and Economics in the Public Sectors (third cycle) is classified according to the ISCED as a Business and Administration study programme.
Both members are important post-graduate and doctoral institutions in their fields in Central and Eastern Europe. Both already have international experience and, most importantly, employ experts with appropriate references. The duration of the joint doctoral study programme Governance and Economics in the Public Sectors (third cycle) is three years and 180 ECTS in total. After completing all the obligations of the doctoral study programme, the graduates obtain the academic title doctor of sciences (the abbreviation is dr. before the name) in Slovenia and doctor of sciences in humanities in Croatia. The joint doctoral study programme Governance and Economics in the Public Sectors (third cycle) is offered as a full-time or part-time study programme. The organised forms of learning are implemented as lectures, seminars and other organised activities in Slovenia and Croatia. The programme is implemented in total in the scope of the contact hours defined by the study programme. The organised forms of learning and pedagogical work for the part-time study programme total 50% of the regular study programme.
- Duration of Study
3 years, 180 ECTS
- Academic title
doktor znanosti / doktorica znanosti (Slovenia)
doktor znanosti / doktorica znanosti s področja družboslovja (Croatia)
- Method of Implementation
Part-time study.
- Moduls: Economic module, Public Governance module
- Graduate's general competencies
The graduates of the joint doctoral study programme Governance and Economics in the Public Sectors (third cycle) acquire the following general competences:
an in-depth understanding of the theoretical concepts in the field of administration and business sciences and the ability to transfer this knowledge into practice;
- the ability for the in-depth critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of complex ideas;
- the capacity for the independent development of new knowledge, skills, techniques, practices and materials with research;
- the ability to set, design and implement a large research process;
- the ability to for the critical analysis, evaluation and synthesis of complex ideas in order to solve difficult problems by testing and improving the existing solutions and the implementation of new solutions on the national and international level;
- the ability to publicly present and defend scientific studies;
- an excellent understanding of and the ability to master different research approaches in the scientific field while building on knowledge acquired in the first and second study cycle;
- the development of critical thinking and self-reflection during scientific and research work, the ability to work in an interdisciplinary group.
- Graduate's course-specific competencies
During the joint doctoral study programme Governance and Economics in the Public Sectors (third cycle), the students acquire subject-specific competences for studying and solving even the most difficult expert and scientific problems in the field of business and administration. The joint doctoral study programme Governance and Economics in the Public Sectors (third cycle) allows the students to deepen, define and build upon the theoretical and methodological knowledge acquired during the first and second cycle programmes. The acquired knowledge and skills give the students access to the most difficult methodologies for understanding and solving problems in business and administration practice.
Subject-specific competences are:
- in-depth understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods and the ability to use them in research as appropriate;
- the ability to dynamically link different scientific disciplines into one comprehensive transdisciplinary scientific research method;
- the ability to scientifically analyse the problems, assign values to different theoretical points of view and critically analyse the administrative systems and constitutional institutions;
- the ability to understand and upgrade the theoretical administrative knowledge, focused on the status and functional classification of the public administration providers;
- the ability for critical thinking during research in the field of interdisciplinary subjects;
- the ability to critically evaluate the broader significance and consequences of using IT systems in administrative systems;
- the ability to assess the theoretical and practical aspects of organisational learning and knowledge management;
- the ability to understand and analyse the basic characteristics of different areas of public policies and fiscal policy;
- the ability to respect and independently select suitable solutions for human rights in public administration based on international legal and administrative practices and comparative legal solutions for this area;
- the ability to understand and improve the theoretical legal knowledge on the status and functional classification of public management providers in Croatia, Slovenia and abroad;
- the ability to apply theoretical models while planning the normative regulations of civil service relations and to use foreign legal solutions in the national legislation of Croatia and Slovenia;
- the ability to objectively assess the efficiency of the public administration;
- an understanding of the financial operations of the administration and a knowledge of the approaches and tools for optimal financial management;
- an understanding of current economic circumstances and guidelines for the development of the theory and practice of public administration management.
Tution fee: € 11.000,00
1st year: € 3.670,00
2nd year: € 3.670,00
3rd year: € 3.660,00
Development of public administration
Philosophy of economic sciences and application of micro and macroeconomics
Elective methodological course (student selects one subject): Social statistics or Optimization modelling in public sector
Individual research work 1
Individual research work 2
Doctoral seminar 1
Public Governance module
Core course:
Comparative Human Rights Policies for the Public Administration
Organizational learning and knowledge management
Elective course 1
Elective course 2
Individual research work 3
Individual research work 4
Doctoral seminar 2
Economic module
Core course:
Economic Development
Public policy analysis
Elective course 1
Elective course 2
Individual research work 3
Individual research work 4
Doctoral seminar 2
Individual research work 5
Individual research work 6
Final doctoral seminar and defense of doctoral thesis
Theory of Information Systems – Selected Topics
Comparative administrative procedural law
Fiscal Policy
The system of the legal regulation of the position of civil servants
The Political System of the European Union
Economics and management of the liberalisation and regulation of markets
Economics of non-profit organisations
Comparative Social Policy
Strategic Management in the Public Sector 3
Openess and transparency of public administration
Integrity in public sector
Governance and Management of IT
Academic English in the Governance and Economics of the Public Sector
International Business
Economic Integrations
Theory of the Firm
Analysis of the Social Responsibility Perfomance in the Public Sector
Intelectual Capital and Knowledge Economy
Regional vs. Global Trade Policy
New Economic Reality
Strategic Marketing in Public Sector
Scientific Approach in ICT Project Management
Macroeconomic theories and policies in Global Economy
Contemporary Financial Markets and Institutions
Risk Management
Financial Reporting in Public Sector
Microeconomics: Theory and Application
Energy Economics
Managing organizational complexity
Valuation of projects in the public sector
Governance of the European Union


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One of the Last Great British Adventures…….
Today is the seven year anniversary of Beeline Britain adventurer, Tori James' summit of mount Everest.
Before taking on Beeline Britain, Tori James was part of the first all female team to race to the magnetic North Pole, cycled the length of New Zealand and summited Mount Everest. She's certainly not afraid to face tough physical challenges and to break new ground to break records ….which is why Beeline Britain is perfect for her.
On 24th May 2007 Tori became the first Welsh woman and youngest British woman to summit the world's highest mountain. Within the next 4 weeks we hope she'll be part of the first team to cover Land's End to John O'Groats in a straight line.
Reflecting on the Beeline Britain journey so far Tori highlighted the similarities of previous trips; of waiting on weather to take on the next leg, despite hours of training and 12 months of logistical planning the Beeline Team are at mercy of nature; just as in the Himalayas and the Arctic. Luckily the team banter is as good as on any adventure and the static days are packed with planning, press, recovery and kit checks.
She says she's still finding it strange to be on an epic journey and not having to cope with temperatures below zero. "It's strange to be in within range of mobile phone communications, and to be honest I don't really like it." Tori laughed. "Despite my love of getting far away from civilisation, it's fabulous to do a British journey, to see so much of the UK and to pass through my home county of Pembrokeshire."
Happy Everest Anniversary Tori!
Read more about Tori on www.torijames.com and @torijtweets or you can buy her first book here


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Gov. Palin: Our government's priorities are so skewed.
Posted by Dr. Fay on April 18, 2014
Posted on Governor Palin's Facebook page tonight:
Thank you, Jake Tapper, for covering this shocking story about anti-Semitic propaganda distributed by pro-Russian militants in Ukraine demanding Jews "register" their religion and property. Our U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine confirmed the story. The rest of the media must pursue this story and demand answers from the Obama administration as to what our President's intention now is in light of this atrocious development that harkens back to frightening times for Jews.
Our government's priorities are so skewed. The Middle East is a tinderbox; Russia flagrantly invades a sovereign nation, and we just draw more invisible red lines daring bad guys not to cross; we're fed dishonest domestic denials as we discover our own government is spying on and harassing innocent U.S. citizens; our porous national borders are ignored while clueless politicians excitedly plan welcoming parties and more rewards for illegal foreigners to simply step right on over those borders; Democrats boast about our fake and jobless economic recovery, etc., etc. Yet the top priority of the President (he who is the face of the Democrat Party) and his bureaucrats seems to focus on heavy handedly lassoing Nevada cows to stick it to an American rancher. Meanwhile, the President's minion, the most powerful man in the U.S. Senate who hails from the great state of Nevada, calls patriotic Americans "terrorists" as we try to get facts on the Bundy ranch cows and controversy in his state. Really? Prioritize much, Democrats?
Here's the article to Jake Tapper's report on the story in Ukraine:
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I'm coming to you today with a topic that's been on my heart for a couple of weeks now. It's been on my mind since before last week's most recent terror attacks in Beirut, Paris, and Kenya, but it feels all the more poignant now, in light of those events. This all started a couple of weeks ago when a relative of mine asked on Facebook: "why are people so sensitive these days?" He was commenting on the fact that people seem to take things so personally these days on Facebook and elsewhere. His question got me thinking, and here's what I came up with…
The main reason people get overly sensitive about what others say to them on Facebook and elsewhere on the internet is that the written word has no tone attached to it. Sure, we can use words that sound more or less harsh than others, but in the end, a simple, well-intentioned statement can come off jerky when it's not meant that way at all. I had something like that happen to me online as early as 1995 with a high school friend, someone I'd known since Kindergarten. Always remember this: people are going to read things how they want to read them, not as you intend them.
Which brings me to my next point: people have become even more cynical and negative these days with the pervasion of the 24 hour news cycle, endless phone alerts, and basically, just living in a more connected world. Many people seek no respite or refuge these days from the endless barrage of information flows unfettered into their devices, homes, minds, and psyches. In short, we're tired, over-stimulated, and worn out. Most people are on edge and often quite tense due to this level of input. Because people are over-stimulated, over-worked, and under-rested, their senses are dulled and judgment strained. People hear so many negative things each day that it filters into the brain and seeps into the judgment center. If one isn't careful, the negativity and cynicism can take over. People seem so sensitive these days because they are more sensitive these days. Peoples' emotions are shot and their brains are fatigued. Since the brain oftentimes seeks the path of least resistance, it will slip into a rut of negativity, even if it's not happy. I think that the brain would rather be comfortable than happy, many times. It seems counter-intuitive, but the brain has so much to deal with that I believe it would rather default to the known than try to venture into the unknown. Sometimes there just isn't anything left to try with.
I don't want this post to be all doom and gloom. I don't see the world as a big ball of negativity waiting to burst. I have hope for this world and hope for people. But we must learn to take care of ourselves and each other. We must learn to assume the best in people instead of assuming the worst. When I responded to my relative's post on Facebook, one of the things I said was that I thought it said more about the person receiving the comment than the person making the comment, if their natural inclination was to just assume the worst in everyone. I didn't mean that as a judgment. It was simply an observation that really got me thinking about how I take comments made to me online. Am I assuming the worst? If this person is my friend, why am I defaulting to thinking they're against me? When I find myself thinking this way or going into reactive mode, I've learned to just slow down and not knee-jerk react. In the wise words of Kate Courageous, I've learned to watch what I make things mean. In practice, it means that I'm working hard to stop assuming the worst in people. I'm approaching life from a place of love, kindness, caring, acceptance, and compassion. Honestly, it's not always easy, but what it offers me is peace of mind, which is invaluable to me.
In this time of heightened emotions and the fear mongering spewing from politicians and news sources, take control of your own experience. Decide what you need (or want) to do to make your own experience in this world as pleasant as possible. Before reacting out of hurt to someone or a comment that's been made, take some time to think that you might be wrong about their intentions. If someone's really your friend or really cares about you, they won't want to hurt you. If that proves to be otherwise, then they weren't your friend. I've had to learn this the hard way, but since I've been approaching people with more love and open-mindedness, I've noticed that my experiences online (and otherwise) have improved. To me, that's what really matters.


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Journal of Nanomaterials
Volume 2013, Article ID 561895, 7 pages
Spark Plasma Sintering and Densification Mechanisms of Antimony-Doped Tin Oxide Nanoceramics
1State Key Lab of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
2Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, University of California Davis, CA 95616, USA
Received 22 February 2013; Revised 18 April 2013; Accepted 23 April 2013
Academic Editor: Bikramjit Basu
Copyright © 2013 Junyan Wu et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Densification of antimony-doped tin oxide (ATO) ceramics without sintering aids is very difficult, due to the volatilization of SnO2, formation of deleterious phases above 1000°C, and poor sintering ability of ATO particles. In this paper, monodispersed ATO nanoparticles were synthesized via sol-gel method, and then ATO nanoceramics with high density were prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS) technology using the as-synthesized ATO nanoparticles without the addition of sintering aids. The effect of Sb doping content on the densification was investigated, and the densification mechanisms were explored. The results suggest that ATO nanoparticles derived from sol-gel method show good crystallinity with a crystal size of 5–20 nm and Sb is incorporated into the SnO2 crystal structure. When the SPS sintering temperature is 1000°C and the Sb doping content is 5 at.%, the density of ATO nanoceramics reaches a maximum value of 99.2%. Densification mechanisms are explored in detail.


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My friend Connie called on me recently for moral support and dessert ideas for a bridal shower she was about to host. The couple-to-be was to be married out of state on the Fourth of July.
Connie certainly knows how to throw a party. And this casual, flag-inspired luncheon was no exception.
The 24 guests enjoyed finger foods for lunch — a variety of wraps, veggie platter and chips.
Even the table arrangements were top-notch. They included cloth napkins and bright flowers in decorative pots for each guest to take home.
My contribution was this colorful parfait — a layer of strawberry puree' and gelatin, mascarpone and white chocolate, and then fresh blueberries in small mason jars. The recipe will be published in my Table Scraps column tomorrow.


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If you create and nurture the right habits – whether it's a daily jog or cleaning out your inbox every Friday afternoon – what once seemed like an arduous decision becomes, instead, an automatic behavior that you can leverage to move your career forward. The right question to ask, then, is what habits you'd like to cultivate. "There are a shockingly large number of people who don't discipline or organize their thoughts that way," says Duhigg.
There's no fixed amount of time it takes to develop a habit – biology makes some people more susceptible to habit formation, for good (exercise routines) or evil (drug addictions). But in every case, practice makes perfect. "Habits are an accretive process," says Duhigg. Each time you perform the habit, "there's a thickening of neural pathways. It's more automatic the third time than the first, and even more automatic the 21st time. Every single time you do it, it gets easier and easier, and eventually you cross the line in the sand where it feels automatic and it's an almost thoughtless activity."
What if you're already trying to break bad habits? Duhigg says there's hope: "You can change any habit; we know from experiments that any behavior can be changed, regardless of how old you are or how ingrained the pattern is." Note that simply voicing your desire for change won't cut it. "Ultimately the reason why people want to change habits is they want a new behavior" – so if you're stuck in the camp of still wishing you could have the same behavior (eating a lot) but get a different result (weight loss), your quest is likely to be disappointing.
Once you establish your new habit, you'll need to avoid the temptation to slip back into your old ways. "You can't eradicate a habit," says Duhigg. "You can only change it, because once the neural pathways are there, you're not able to ignore them completely." The key is to identify your original cue (you're feeling stressed at work) and substitute a new behavior (instead of yelling at your staff, go for a jog). You'll want to ensure the new behavior also provides a sense of reward, which is what made the original habit so "sticky." So now, instead of the emotional release of yelling, you can enjoy the physical release of a run.
We can all recite the recipe for professional success – getting enough sleep, exercising, developing new skills – but it's nonetheless a challenge to execute. Habits can be a powerful force to ensure you're doing the right things to move you forward – and that goes for corporations, as well as individuals. Says Duhigg, "When I talk to Jack Welch, Lou Gerstner, people who've run companies, and ask them what's the most surprising thing you think about, they say they think about their company's habits and culture. There's no way to reflect that on the profit & loss statement or the business plan, but it's essential to the success of their firms."
What are you doing to develop the habits of success? And what are you struggling with?
Dorie Clark is a marketing strategist who teaches at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. She is the author of Reinventing You and Stand Out, and you can receive her free Stand Out Self-Assessment Workbook.


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RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - A small plane carrying a Brazilian Supreme Court justice overseeing a political bribery investigation did not suffer any obvious mechanical failure when it crashed into a bay amid heavy rain and killed all five on board, investigators said on Tuesday.
That preliminary analysis came from what investigators heard on the final 30 minutes of audio captured by the plane's cockpit voice recorder. The Brazilian Air Force, which is in charge of the investigation, said much more work was required before reaching a final conclusion.
The death on Thursday of Justice Teori Zavascki, 68, sparked widespread suspicion in Brazil because he was expected to approve a massive trove of new testimony in the kickback scandal within weeks.
That testimony was gathered from 77 executives of the engineering conglomerate Odebrecht, at the center of the probe into bribes for contracts at state-run oil company Petrobras and other government-controlled businesses.
The new evidence could implicate upward of 200 powerful politicians and associates.
It will expand an already massive investigation that has seen 81 convicted of corruption, uncovered $2 billion in bribes and has led to popular former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva facing five trials in connection with the case.
Under Brazilian law, investigations into sitting federal lawmakers and several members of the executive branch must be approved by the Supreme Court and only the top court can try their cases.
Temer has said he will not nominate a new justice to take Zavascki's place until the court decides how it will proceed with the so-called Car Wash investigation, which has been delayed - and some fear damaged - by the justice's death.
Brazil's top prosecutor Rodrigo Janot formally requested on Tuesday that the Supreme Court handle the Odebrecht testimony with "urgency." The court's Chief Justice Carmen Lucia instructed Zavascki's legal aides to keep working on the case.
The chief justice is not expected to decide who will take over the case until early next month, but it appears likely the justice that will be placed in charge will be chosen at random.
The plane carrying Zavascki plunged into the ocean just three km (2 miles) from a landing strip in the tourist town of Paraty in Rio de Janeiro.
Also killed were Zavascki's long-time friend, Alberto Filgueiras, 69, a boutique hotelier who owned the plane, along with his personal massage therapist, the young woman's mother and the pilot.
Reporting by Pedro Fonseca, Maria Carolina Marcello in Brasilia and Brad Brooks in Sao Paulo; Writing by Brad Brooks; Editing by Cynthia Osterman


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Johnson County Library contracted the services of Mindmixer for their strategic plan in March of 2013 and by April 9, 2013; the www.jocolibraryconversation.com site was live and active with input from members of the community. The goal was to expand the number of Johnson County citizens the library would be able to engage with during the strategic planning process.
By May 15, just a little over a month from the launch date, 1,213 people visited the library site and in addition to responding to the topic questions, they submitted 117 ideas for the library staff and the strategic planning committee to take into consideration. Ideas ranged from bringing a book mobile back to Johnson County to having library desks and furniture made out of recycled books. The topic that received the most comments and generated numerous new ideas was the topic of technology. Many Johnson County residents requested more comfortable, "living-room" like seating near outlets so they could utilize their own devices to access library materials such as eBooks, eMusic, and of course, library databases such as EBSCO and Demographics now. The Johnson County community also sent comments requesting that the library be at the forefront of new technology and perhaps develop a "technology bar" where they could try the newest devices prior to purchase.
Director of Communications, Kasey Riley has responded personally to all of the people who submitted unique ideas using Mindmixer's quick and intuitive interface. Riley says, "I have been so pleased with every aspect of the project so far. It has truly been easy to track the user-ship, run reports and respond to the community and the staff of Mindmixer are so helpful and quick to respond to questions."
The library's Mindmixer site will be live through June 30, 2013 and the library's administrative team, led by County Librarian, Sean Casserley, will take the Mindmixer data and cross-reference it with information gleaned from face to face meetings with staff and the community planning committee. The administrative team will look for trends and commonalities in the data as they develop the strategic plan for the library. Casserley says, "Information has value. Libraries have always known that. Now we have the opportunity to use data that better represents the county as a whole. I want the community to know we are listening to them and working to provide the programs and services they want and need."
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Ismajli is best known for her songs "Uragan Çohen Krenarët," "Në Kosovë Luhet Kumorë," and "Skenderbe." She is also highly recognized as a sex symbol for her sexually provocative videos and performances on Albanian local television stations.
Ismajli's records, including four chart-topping albums (100% Zeshkane, S'jam Sex Bombë, Prej Fillimit and Mbretereshe E Robereshe) have become instant successes and best sellers in Albania, Kosovo, Macedonia, Malësia, and in the Albanian diaspora.
Adelina was crowned Miss Kosovo in 1997
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West Point is Yuichi Ozaki starts to make music in 2006, he lives and works in Tokyo and he has released in net-labels like Mimi (Japan / Portugal) and F.M.I. In this one he proposes, following the line of his previous works, an electronic organic and minimal EP (not dancefloor minimal) using the laptop as central instrument, merging with field recordings, acoustic guitars, bass, piano and voices, creating envolving crescendo textures, sometimes childist, sometimes in the line of spekk or 12k.
Artist: West Point
Album: Leaf EP
Styles: Ambient, Down Tempo
Country: Japan
Myspace: www.myspace.com/westpointspace
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The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur Basilica, is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France. A popular landmark, the basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city.
Sacré-Cœur is a double monument, political and cultural, both a national penance for the supposed excesses of the Second Empire and socialist Paris Commune of 1871 crowning its most rebellious neighborhood, and an embodiment of conservative moral order, publicly dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which was an increasingly popular vision of a loving and sympathetic Christ.
The Sacré-Cœur Basilica was designed by Paul Abadie. Construction began in 1875 and was finished in 1914. It was consecrated after the end of World War I in 1919.
The inspiration for Sacré Cœur's design originated in the wake of the division in French society that arose in the decades following French Revolution, between devout Catholics and legitimist royalists on one side, and democrats, secularists, socialists and radicals on the other. This schism became particularly pronounced after the Franco-Prussian War and the ensuing uprising of the Paris Commune of 1870-71. Though today the Basilica is asserted to be dedicated in honor of the 58,000 who lost their lives during the war, the decree of the Assemblée nationale, 24 January 2010, responding to a request by the archbishop of Paris by voting its construction, specifies that it is to "expiate the crimes of the Commune". Montmartre had been the site of the Commune's first insurrection, and many dedicated communards were forever entombed in the subterranean galleries of former gypsum mines where they had retreated, by explosives detonated at the entrances by the Army of Versailles.
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I'm still grading papers, which means I give myself rewards of a tour around the internet every 5 papers or so. And look what I found here: a bunch of great photos, including this promotional shot from 1949 of a suntan spray machine.
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The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Aarhus University is located at seven different addresses:
List of staff and students at The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics.
If you need to find out which of the places a particular person is working, you open the above profile website of the person:
All staff and students move to the former Municipal Hospital ("Kommunehospital" at 44 Nørrebrogade. 8000 Aarhus C early 2022. The buildings are currently being renovated both outside and inside.
MBG's section in the Science Park (Incuba Science Park)
Gustav Wieds Vej 10 C
8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
MBG's section at "Biokæden" campus
C.F. Møllers Allé 3 (building 1130)
8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
Fax +45 8619 6500
MBG's section in iNANO
Gustav Wieds Vej 14
8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
MBG's section in Biomedicine
Ole Worms Allé 3, Building 1170
DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
MBG's section in Biomedicine
Ole Worms Allé 3, Building 1182
DK-8000 Aarhus C, Denmark
C.F. Møllers Allé 4 (building 1120)
8000 Aarhus C
The city of Aarhus is the second largest city in Denmark with about 300,000 inhabitants.
Aarhus is situated on the peninsula Jutland about 300 km from Copenhagen.
How to get to Aarhus by train, ferry, car or bus
by airplane:
- to Billund Airport - 70 min. by car to Aarhus - 1 1/2 hrs by airport bus (there are many international flights to Billund Airport, so this airport might be the best choice)
- to Aarhus Airport (Tirstrup) - 45 min drive to Aarhus by car or airport bus - there are not so many international flights to Aarhus so you might have to fly via Copenhagen and then take a plane from Copenhagen to Aarhus Airport
(35 min. flight + 45 min. by airport bus) - or by train 3 1/2 hrs.
Aarhus Airport/Tirstrup is connected with Copenhagen International Airport with several daily departures. The flight takes 35 minutes. In Copenhagen a free transit bus links the International and Domestic airport terminals. You save about one hour of travelling by taking the plane from Copenhagen to Aarhus rather than the train when you include the transportation to and from the airports, but as there are many more train connections you might get there earlier (and save money) by taking the train (see below). See timetable for the trains: www.rejseplanen.dk/bin/query.exe/en? and the airplanes.
In connection with the majority of flights, there is an airport bus service between Aarhus Airport and Aarhus. The bus leaves immediately after the passengers have picked up their luggage. There are predefined stops along the route (including Aarhus University). Tickets are sold on the bus. Accepted currencies are: Norwegian Crowns, US Dollars, Pounds and Euro. Major Credit Cards are also accepted.
Billund Airport, 100 km southwest of Aarhus, has several direct international flight connections:
for example: Frankfurt, London (Stanstead), Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels, Munich
There is a bus service from Billund to Aarhus. Travelling time from Billund Airport to Aarhus City is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Tickets are sold on the bus to be paid in cash. The bus stops at the railway station and at the bus station in the centre of the city.
Hamburg in Germany has several international flight connections and is only about 3 hrs' drive from Aarhus.
Aarhus University is located at the university campus a 20-min. walk from the centre of town.
MBG's Section at Foulum
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Some of San Diego Gas & Electric Co.'s new smart meters turned out to be not so smart last week.
They got confused during a software update, cut power to customers and stopped communicating with the company.
The number that cut power is small, 33, all of them in Escondido, but SDG&E has decided to replace all meters installed around the same time.
After replacing the meters that cut power, the company said Friday that it is now swapping out about 4,000 meters that have stopped communicating but are still providing electricity. It hopes to have that work done in the next couple of days.
Then it will begin replacing the first 30,000 smart meters it installed, which have older software.
"These are perfectly good meters — they're measuring consumption — we just don't want to take any risk of any more customer outages," said Ted Reguly, who oversees SDG&E's smart-meter operations.
Because of the communications problems, the company doesn't know how much power some of its customers are using, so it won't charge them.
"There might be a few customers that don't have to pay for electricity for a couple of days," Reguly said.
SDG&E is nearly halfway done with installing smart meters for its 1.4 million customers. The meters allow the company to measure power use remotely, provide near-real-time information to customers and cut power to deadbeats.
Proponents say they will lower electric bills because people who pay attention to their power usage typically use less. The meters will also make it possible for SDG&E to run its grid more efficiently.
But like any digital device, they rely on software, which the company can update remotely.
Last Thursday, after such an update, three customers in Escondido complained that their power went out.
SDG&E technicians took out their meters and replaced them. While manufacturer Itron was looking into the possible cause, other customers called with the same problem: lights out.
Technicians figured out Wednesday what caused the problem.
"These older meters got confused," Reguly said.
SDG&E began replacing the meters that were susceptible to the problem on Thursday, he said.
"This is new technology, and we expected some glitches," said SDG&E spokeswoman April Bolduc. "It's not that problems won't ever happen; it's our quick response in dealing with them that we believe makes the difference."
The replacement meters — and all the others already installed — are programmed so the problem that led to the outages simply cannot happen, said Sharelynn Moore, an Itron spokeswoman.
Because the problem is with software, the faulty meters will be reprogrammed and redeployed, she said.
Smart meters have come under intense criticism elsewhere in California. A planned installation by Southern California Gas Co., a sister company to SDG&E, was criticized as too expensive but approved by regulators. Customers of Pacific Gas & Electric Co. have blamed the meters for skyrocketing electric bills.
SDG&E's problems piqued the interest of Mark Toney, executive director of San Francisco-based TURN, The Utility Reform Network.
"This definitely raises a red flag," he said. "Here in Northern California, PG&E is rushing to install the meters while the Public Utilities Commission investigates whether or not the meters are even working properly. Our utility companies are getting way ahead of themselves."
Michael Shames, head of San Diego's UCAN, the Utility Consumers' Action Network, said the failures are not a surprise.
"The new smart meters may be smarter than the current electromagnetic meters, but this proves they aren't anywhere close to Einstein," he said.
Problems with meters have cropped up before, but that's to be expected, said financial analyst John Quealy, who follows Itron for Canaccord Genuity.
"The numbers don't seem significant based on the number deployed so far," he said. "Things come up, and people fix them."


text: Ive had this issue as well with hotel wifi's. I have full bars signal for the wifi Im trying to connect to as well says signal strength 'strong' but itll then say "checking the quality of your internet connection" followed by "Network disabled because internet connection slow" Im trying to link with the GoPro for the app to control, but also have had the same issues with some hotel wifi's. My home wifi works fine. Thanks!


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Everyone loves summer and the reasons why are very clear. Summer brings a variety of benefits so here are some tips to help you enjoy these benefits at the fullest.
Men and women can never have enough tips for a beautiful summer
as there are so many things yet to be discovered and learned.
Summer is around the corner and people need to prepare their skin
before the warm season arrives in order to avoid certain skin
problems that can affect the look of your skin permanently as
well as learn how to benefit from everything summer has to
We live in a world where global warming and environmental changes affect the nature more and more as well as everything living.
During the summer everything comes back to life; people are more active, show off more skin and try to enhance their tan the best way they can. Tanned skin is considered to be very attractive thus people take advantage of the benefits tanned skin has to offer.
To ensure you benefit from a beautiful summer try to take these tips into account as they are meant to help you look and feel your best:
wear waterproof sunscreen whenever you are going for a swim. The waterproof sunscreen will not only protect your skin after you come out of the water but it will also add a little bit of shine to your skin. Your skin will be protected and it will look even more sexy
if you have tanned skin apply a little bit of shimmer over the exposed areas of the body. Shimmer adds glow to the skin making tanned skin look like it is radiating. You can find shimmer in different forms like powder, lotions, roll on's, so use whichever appeals to you most
wear lipstick(chapstick for men) even if you are going by the pool. To avoid smearing your lipstick, wear a long lasting SPF lipstick which will also offer protection for your lips. A woman must always pay attention to her appearance even if by the pool. Who said you can't look fabulous when relaxing by the pool
eat healthy and avoid drinking carbonated soft drinks in order to avoid bloating. Carbonated drinks can aid bloating and it's not hot to show off protuberant tummy especially when wearing a swimsuit of tight fitting clothes
exercise regularly to tone your body and maintain your health as there is nothing else sexier than a sexy toned body
try to keep count of the latest fashion trends for the spring summer season as being fashionable will aid your style and help you attract positive attention. Fashion couldn't be sexier this season so don't hesitate to inspire your outfits whenever you're going out
avoid exposing yourself to the sun at noon as this is the time when the suns rays are most powerful. This way you will avoid getting sunburns and exposing your body to high doses of radiation which is known to cause a variety of skin problems
drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Dehydration is caused by heat and it can lead to dry and damaged looking skin. Water can aid skins elasticity, prolonging it's youthful and healthy aspect
moisturize your skin after every shower to maintain the skin soft and supple
protect your facial skin with SPF protection face creams of your favorite brand every time expose yourself to the sun to prevent sunburns, premature aging skin, wrinkles and other skin problems
Everyone loves to look and feel fabulous so try to learn new and interesting things about how to look and feel great from multiple sources. During the summer skin is in so try to look your best.


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Traxxas Now Offering Incredible R/C funny cars
The name Traxxas is likely to ring a bell, as we brought news back in December 2011 bout how the R/C specialists had officially created the world's fastest remote-control car available to the public. Now, less than four months later, the geniuses at Traxxas have delivered something arguably even more amazing, with the recent launch of the Traxxas R/C funny cars.
Funny cars are some of the most recognizable cars involved in motorsports today as they simply scream speed, and this new range of R/C cars is no different. They have taken a leaf out of other R/C cars produced by Traxxas including the X0-1 and the mini-replica of Ken Block's Gymkhana car and simply hit the nail on the head.
They come crammed with all the technology one could ever hope for in an R/C car including launch control as well as burnout and staging modes to light the rear tires up in clouds of smoke just like the full sized cars. It's currently unclear just how fast these pocket rockets accelerate, but they're capable of top speeds in excess of 70 mph, and may be quicker off the line than the X0-1 which can hit 62 mph in a scarcely believable 2.3 seconds.
At the moment, the funny cars are offered in four different liveries ranging from the Robert Hight AAA Auto Club Ford Mustang to Mike Neff's Castrol GTX Mustang. It's unclear if Traxxas plans on bringing additional variants to the market and just how much they'll set you back, but they will definitely pave the way for future models.
Could Formula One or NASCAR replicas be on the agenda for Traxxas? We certainly hope so. What do you think?
Source: Traxxas


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September 24, 2009
Dr. Danielle E. McCarthy
Dr. Danielle E. McCarthy, assistant professor of Psychology at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick, has been awarded a research grant from the National Institutes of Health's Challenge Grant Program for her proposal, "Phenotypic Markers for Smoking Cessation: Impulsive Choice and Impulsive Action," to study impulsive decision-making and impulsive behavior as markers of difficulty quitting smoking.
Dr. McCarthy's NIH Challenge Grant proposal was one of only a few hundred awarded nationally from over 20,000 applications. With collaborators Dr. Gretchen Chapman (Rutgers-New Brunswick Department of Psychology) and Dr. Andrew Waters (Uniformed Services, University of the Health Sciences), Dr. McCarthy intends to identify individual characteristics and situations that increase the risk of relapse among those trying to quit smoking so that these can be targeted in future treatments. Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death among American adults, despite high levels of motivation to quit among smokers. Dr. McCarthy's project combines clinical and cognitive psychology with behavioral economics to track changes in impulsivity across time and situations to enhance understanding of relapse.
Dr. McCarthy obtained a B.A. in Psychology from Yale University and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison before joining the faculty at Rutgers in 2006 as an assistant professor of Psychology. Dr. McCarthy's Smoking Cessation Laboratory at Rutgers focuses on generating new knowledge about the affective and cognitive processes that lead to relapse, identifying treatments that effectively alter these risk processes, and translating these findings into treatment delivery and dissemination.
In fiscal year 2009, more than $391 million of research at Rutgers was sponsored by the federal government, state government, corporations, and foundations, providing research experiences for undergraduates, support for graduate assistants and postdoctoral researchers, and bringing state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to our campuses.
This article originally appeared on the Rutgers and Federal Recovery Funding website. Reposted with permission.


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The monthly Markit/CIPS UK construction purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to 57.1 after hitting a four-month high of 58.1 in June, confounding a Reuters poll estimate for a rise to 58.4.
The slowdown may have reflected an easing of the surge in confidence among construction firms that followed May's unexpectedly conclusive national election, survey compiler Markit said.
Britain's economy picked up speed in the second quarter after a slowdown earlier in the year but was driven largely by its dominant services sector. A separate Markit survey published on Monday showed British manufacturing grew weakly in July.
Tuesday's construction survey showed housebuilding activity increased at the slowest pace since April, marking one of the weakest expansions since mid-2013 and underlining the challenge that policymakers face in tackling Britain's chronic housing shortage.
The government last month announced a plan to remove obstacles to building new houses after it helped cause a surge in house prices by backing subsidies for people trying to get on the property ladder.
"Commercial activity was a key growth driver during July, which partly offset ongoing weakness in civil engineering and softer residential building trends," Markit senior economist, Tim Moore, said.
"Survey respondents commented on a variety of growth constraints afflicting the residential building sector, including long lead-in times for new projects, scarce supplier capacity, skill shortages and stretched sub-contractor availability."
Construction firms took on fewer staff in July, although Markit said this was still higher than the historical average.


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You are in the world of wine!
A place surrounded by greenery and tranquillity welcoming rooms equipped with every modern comfort
A warm greeting from times past they are the secrets of a memorable stay: This is our promise!
The Foresteria, just 10 minutes from Montalcino, is nestled among olive groves and vineyards. Overlooking a southwest-facing valley, it was opened after two years of careful and researched restoration to preserve, promote and emphasize all of the architectural and structural aspects of the centuries-old "Podere Brizio". During the restoration exclusive amenities were added for our guests, in the rooms and lounges, in addition to a wide range of sports facilities, including a tennis court, pool and wellness center, as well as a spacious garden in which to unwind and take unforgettable country walks to discover the local flora and fauna.
Every morning guests start the day with a breakfast that includes homemade cakes and the finest seasonal produce from the local area.
Lunch and dinner, available on request, are prepared according to traditional recipes, whisking you on a journey into forgotten flavors.
Staying at Podere Brizio is an authentic way to savor Tuscany, nestled among vineyards and olive groves, in a rustic but comfortable environment.
Guest Rooms
The Foresteria offers three types of accommodation, in different sizes, meeting the needs of all our guests. All rooms are equipped with WI FI, independent heating and air conditioning, telephone, satellite TV, minibar and private cellar. The harmonious, locally crafted furniture and sophisticated pastel-tone fabrics lend an air of exclusivity and refinement to the rooms, enhancing their comfort. Spacious bathrooms designed with attention to opulent detail are all Tuscan style, finished with the finest ceramics and furnished with the best accessories, like every aspect of our rooms.
The 20 square metre room, with a comfortable private bathroom and priceless finishes, is enriched with a decor that has taken into account all the smallest details. From its light colour palette, robust fabrics and sophisticated furnishings, everything is intimate, welcoming and comfortable.
- Calming pastel furniture and prestigious fabrics make this room an elegant and welcoming option for two guests
- Bathroom with shower
- Full control over air conditioning and heating
- Luxury linens
- Mini-bar and personal wine cellar in room
- Laptop-sized safe
Larger than the Classic, it's comfortable and elegant in its 25 square metres. Ideal for a couple with the possibility of adding a third bed. The spacious and comfortable bathroom allows guests to move with absolute freedom. The decor, fabrics and colours of the rooms have been designed with thoughtfulness and in respect of the local style, making the Deluxe rooms warm, cosy and spacious.
- Versatile and family friendly, a comfortable room with prestigious textiles and furniture
- Large and luxurious bathrooms with rainshower
- Full control over air conditioning and heating
- Luxury linens
- Mini-bar and personal wine cellar in room
- Laptop-sized safe
Those who choose "prestige" are in for additional charm and space! Very large rooms, more than 30 square metres, all accompanied by impressive bathrooms that feature a bath and large shower.
Completing the amenities of the Prestige rooms are refined fabrics, locally handcrafted furniture and a thoughtful colour palette that will make the experience of staying at the Foresteria Podere Brizio simply unforgettable.
- Decorating scheme that alternates luxurious fabrics with refined furniture made by local artisans.
- Ample and comfortable relax areas in the bedroom
- Large and luxurious bathrooms with separate shower and tub
- Full control over air conditioning and heating
- Luxury linens
- Mini-bar and personal wine cellar in room
- Laptop-sized safe
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The original Bottaia of Podere Brizio is the perfect place to enjoy an abundant breakfast of homemade cakes and zero-mile produce, as well as other meals, prepared with local culinary expertise.
In the summer, dining moves outdoors to the scenic terrace with views of the valley and our tranquil olive groves and vineyards. With the exception of Sundays you can dine at the Foresteria, reserving a table the day or morning before.
Lunch and dinner feature traditional Tuscan dishes.
Anna and Vito's cooking is always seasonal, showcasing the best the land has to offer at any time of the year, using local produce paired with a generous drizzle of exquisite Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and our fine Montalcino wines. The dishes will change according to the season, serving a different experience whenever you stay at Podere Brizio. The informal yet professional service will turn your vacation into a memory that never fades over time.
A location immersed in the countryside is a strategic starting point to visit forests and vineyards, walk on soft and living soil and enjoy nature as completely as possible. Montalcino is only a 10-minute drive away and well worth a visit. We also highly recommend the small hamlets scattered in the hills, where farms alternate with farmhouses and the small bars of the province.
Small Wellness Centre
Occupying an old barn, our spa is very comfortable and functional. A jacuzzi, turkish bath, sauna, ice fountain, emotional showers and stream are features in our spa, where you can end the day with a herbal tea served in the breakfast area or in the lovely relaxing outdoor space surrounding the spa.
Your gaze will be lost in the valley while bathing in our 8x18m pool. Adjacent to the building and surrounded by the beautiful garden park of oak trees, the Podere Brizio pool is the perfect place to cool off on hot summer days in Montalcino.
Tennis court
To the left of the homestead is a regulation size tennis court, reached by a short walk directly from your room. Illuminated for fun night games, the tennis court has artificial grass.


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Periodontist Dr Richard Henderson and his team won't make you feel bad about your teeth and gums and we will ensure that you receive the best advice, care and service available and will do everything we can to get you smiling and happy about the way you look and feel again.
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I know it's been a while since I've put out a post and mostly because I'm trying to learn amazing things and get my hands dirty, trying to build solutions that actually make sense.
One such pet-project has been Rust, probably the fastest growing systems level programming language today. Hitherto, I've always looked at Rust from the outside, never got my hands dirty, mostly because I was under the assumption that it had nothing to do with web development. Turns out, I was completely wrong!
This year's Rain of Rust campaign gave me an opportunity to revisit the programming language and the reason why it's been garnering interests at astronomical pace. For a nascent programming language which is in the 1.19th version of its release, it's challenging the big guns – C and C++. Yes, you heard it right.
On to the campaign
The campaign, although initiated and led by volunteers from the Mozilla India community at first was later adopted by the larger Mozilla community with contributions from all over the world like these events in Mexico and Brazil. The main goal of the event was to increase outreach about the language and train developers to contribute in the rust ecosystem.
At Bangalore
As one of the crucial aspects of the campaign was to organize on-the-ground events and so, with the gracious support of our host Sumantro at Red Hat, we managed to pull of a small event consisting of rust enthusiasts and Mozilla Tech Speakers.
We had our very own Vigneshwer leading the introduction to rust and hands-on session. This was well taken by the participants who had just installed rust and exploring what they could do with the language.
We have @dvigneshwer today kick starting #RainOfRust at BLR. @rustlang @mozTechSpeakers 🌟 other talks lined up.. pic.twitter.com/EGvXB63sS3
— Abhiram Ravikumar (@abhi12ravi) June 24, 2017
With witty remarks, use cases and insights of the language, Vigneshwer kept the participants interested. During the hands-on he introduced the kits built by the Rust India community and explained how participants could use them to learn the language. On the whole, it was a well-rounded session and helped the participants understand why rust is important and how they could contribute.
We then had a talk by Ravi from Ather energy which has used rust components to send location data packets from its two-wheeler vehicles to the cloud in a secure and reliable fashion. His talk was inspirational as the participants were able to visualize how rust could be used in a production scenario.
Second talk of the day by Ravi from @atherenergy using @rustlang in production environments! #RainOfRust @mozTechSpeakers @MozillaIN 🌟 pic.twitter.com/hNZcVSlmhV
— Abhiram Ravikumar (@abhi12ravi) June 24, 2017
For the last talk of the day, we had our own ReMo and host Sumantro show a demo on Rocket, a simple web framework for rust developers. This was in particular interest to me as a web developer, hitherto I was under the impression that rust could only be used for parallel computing and system level programming scenarios. Now that I know rust has a fast and safe web framework, watch out JavaScript! Here's Sumantro's post on how to set it up on Fedora.
Last word
On the whole it was personally fulfilling that we pulled off a workshop in ~1 week of planning and what was comforting was that the feedback we received through the new ReMo feedback form was a 6+ on a scale of 0-7. Yay!
Finishing off with a mighty group photo. A round of shout-outs to Bhumika and Ra Fey for helping us out with the posters and social media calls to action! You guys are wonderful. ^_^