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Almost everyone loves a mystery, and what could be more mysterious than a disappearing lake? Vanishing lake, you ask? Yes, it is true. Stanley Park is home to Beaver Lake, Vancouver's incredible shrinking lake. Clue Hunters, interested in cracking the case, will need to venture off the seawall and head deep in to the forest to explore the inner wonders of Stanley Park. Granted, the stunning views of mountains, sky and ocean along the famous seawall are difficult to leave behind, but an "off-trip" to explore Beaver Lake is worth the short detour. My favourite access point to the lake is via a stone gateway beneath Stanley Park drive. I feel like I am entering a whole new world when I pass under the gateway, hike along the Ravine Trail adjacent to the salmon bearing Beaver Creek and emerge into the lush rain forest featuring cedar, fir and hemlock trees.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
ICWL 2014: the 13th International Conference on Web-based Learning
One of my favourite conferences on e-learning is the International Conference on Web-based Learning. This year it takes place in Tallinn, Estonia on 13-16 August 2014. Also one of my favourite Nordic capitals! And I'm also glad to be able to serve as part of the Programme Committee again :)
The call is out now at:
Find below the conference topics and areas of interest. They include but are not limited to the following:
* Personalized and Adaptive Learning
* Computer Support for Intelligent Tutoring
* Intelligent Tools for Visual Learning
* Web-based Learning for Oriental Languages Learning
* Game-based Learning
* Personal Learning Environments (PLE)
* Computer Supported Collaborative Learning
* Web 2.0 and Social Learning Environments
* HTML5 Web-based Learning
* Virtual environments and 3D graphics for e-learning
* Intelligent Learner and Group Modelling
* Learning Analytics
* Human Factors and Affective Computing for Learning
* E-Learning Platforms and Tools
* Design, Model and Framework of e-Learning Systems
* Deployment, Organization and Management of Learning Objects
* E-Learning Metadata and Standards
* Semantic Web and Ontologies for E-Learning
* Mobile, Situated and Blended Learning
* Cloud-based Learning
* Pedagogical Issues
Paper Submission & Publication
Authors are invited to submit original papers reporting on research
results or novel applications in technology-enhanced learning. Submissions
will be handled through EasyChair:
Papers for submission should be formatted according to the Springer LNCS
Authors Guidelines
(http://www.springer.com/computer/lncs?SGWID=0-164-6-793341-0) and have
maximum 10 pages. Since the review process will be double-blind, the
submitted manuscript should not contain the authors' names, affiliations,
or any information that may disclose the authors' identity. All papers
should be submitted in PDF format.
All accepted papers presented at the conference will be published as a
volume in Springer Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS).
Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline: March 1, 2014
Full paper submission deadline: March 8, 2014
Notification of paper acceptance: April 15, 2014
Camera-ready papers due: May 8, 2014
Conference dates: August 13-16, 2014
Conference Organization
General Co-Chairs:
* Howard Leung, City University of Hong Kong
* Mart Laanpere, Tallinn University, Estonia
Program Committee Co-Chairs:
* Elvira Popescu, University of Craiova, Romania
* Rynson Lau, City University of Hong Kong
* Kai Pata, Tallinn University, Estonia
Steering Committee Representatives:
* Qing Li, City University of Hong Kong
* Ralf Klamma, RWTH Aachen University, Germany
* Yueh-Min Huang, National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan
Workshop Co-Chairs:
* Yiwei Cao, IMC Information Multimedia Community AG, Germany
* Terje Väljataga, Tallinn University, Estonia
* Jeff Tang, Caritas Institute of Higher Education, Hong Kong
Publicity Chair:
* Mohammad Smadi, Tallinn University, Estonia
Poster Chair:
* Vladimir Tomberg, Tallinn University, Estonia
Local Organization Chair:
* Kairit Tammets, Tallinn University, Estonia
Please refer to the conference website
(http://www.hkws.org/conference/icwl2014) for more information.
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The National Association of Hispanic Journalists has become the first journalist-of-color organization to oppose the proposed merger between NBC Universal and Comcast, saying that "this massive media consolidation will lead to fewer journalism jobs, less coverage of the Latino community, less diversity of voices, and excessive control for one company over the country's media."
"A merger of Comcast and NBC should cause real fear," said O. Ricardo Pimentel, NAHJ president, in a news release. "When an entity that provides major programming joins with the folks who control the pipes through which this content flows, this concentrates too much control in too few hands. Media consolidation has already resulted in too much of this. Let's not allow more of the same."
NBC and Comcast have both supported NAHJ financially, executive director Ivan Román told Journal-isms, but he said, "We know of sponsors who continue to support us" despite the association's stance on particular issues. He said NAHJ's position is consistent with its previous opposition to media consolidation. The motion passed at a March 26 board meeting in Los Angeles with all in favor save one member who abstained, Román said.
With NBC Universal valued at $30 billion, the two media companies have a lot riding on the proposal. But groups opposed to further media consolidation, as well as groups representing people of color, have been skeptical if not outright opposed to it.The Latino Business Chamber of Greater L.A., for example, told the Federal Communications Commission that Latinos are unlikely to benefit.
"The group cited a lack of Latinos in key exec positions at both firms, a failure of 'sufficient positive' Latino content and 'more than occasional' negative Latino stereotyping," the trade publication CableFax reported two weeks ago. "Among recommendations: Public hearings in at least 5 major markets with large Latino populations and an FCC-appointed bilingual Special Master to analyze characters and content for a typical week of programming for NBC and Comcast, and to suggest changes."
At a February hearing on Capitol Hill, African American and Hispanic members of Congress grilled NBC and Comcast on their diversity records, and the next day NBC announced that"Meet the Press" was "committed to having a more diverse group of voices on the show whose opinions and expertise reflect, not just the news of the day, but the cultural, economical and political landscape of our country."
Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., announced on Friday that she had forced the FCC to extend the comment period on the merger after introducing legislation, with 56 co-sponsors, calling for such an extension.
"If the deal is approved, it would give Comcast control over the NBC and Telemundo networks, 11 cable channels, 26 local television stations, and a movie studio," NAHJ said.
"The resulting 'vertical integration' would allow a company that is a major distributor of news, information and entertainment to also control the production of a vast amount of the content the American public receives. Several legislators on Capitol Hill have said there is potential for Comcast to treat its own content preferentially on cable and on the internet, throwing up roadblocks for its competitors and smaller, independent producers who are even more likely to be left out of the cable lineup."
Román said in the release, "We remember the promises made by NBC in 2001 to invest in local Telemundo stations when it bought the network. But following the merger, NBC gutted the local news operations of Telemundo stations in major cities throughout the country. We urge our fellow journalism organizations and Latino leaders to join us in opposing this merger."


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Ronald E. Williams is the Founder and Director of Hephzibah House, Inc., a Christian Boarding School for troubled girls. The mission headquarters has been located in Winona Lake, Indiana, since 1971, the year of its organization. Dr. Williams is also Pastor Emeritus of Believers Baptist Church, an independent, fundamental, separated church fellowship under which Hephzibah House operates.
Dr. Williams served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves from 1960 to 1966.
He was educated at the State University of South Dakota at Vermillion and Augustana College (Sioux Falls, South Dakota), earning the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History with a minor in Russian in 1964. He worked as a Public Health Advisor with the National Venereal Disease Control Program of the United States Public Health Service for seven years. He also studied at Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana. He earned the certificate in Biblical Studies in May, 1977, and the Master of Divinity (cum laude) from Grace in 1979. While at Grace Seminary, he was awarded the annual Glenn Russell Fink Award in expository preaching (1978).
In 1987, Brother Williams was honored by the Great Plains Baptist College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where they conferred upon him an honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree. In 1989, Fairhaven Baptist College, Chesterton, Indiana, presented the "Fighting Fundamentalist of the Year" award to Pastor Williams.
Because of his practical experience in "picking up the pieces" of homes and families for so many years, the preaching of Pastor Williams emphasizes the Christian home and family. Dr. Williams is also active in the field of evangelism. His preaching, itinerary and deputation work has taken him into many fundamental churches, colleges, universities, Bible schools, Christian high schools, missions conferences, educators' conferences and pastors' conferences.
He is the speaker/teacher on the weekly 15-minute radio broadcast "The Voice of Hephzibah House." He has written several booklets and tracts on home and family-related themes. Dr. Williams has taken specialized training in Biblical counseling.
Following the death of his wife, Patti, in 2011, Brother Williams married Glenda Curtiss in 2014. He has 44 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Pastor Don Williams graduated from Hyles-Anderson College in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Theology. He served as Assistant Pastor in Believers Baptist Church in Warsaw, Indiana for 11 years and since 1998, has been the Senior Pastor.
He also has served as an assistant to the director of Hephzibah House since 1987.
He also directs the BBC Scripture ministry, which collates and distributes Bibles, New Testaments, and Scripture portions around the world. The HH are blessed to help out in this ministry.
He and his wife, Wenda, reside in Warsaw, Indiana, and have 10 children and 14 grandchildren.
Pastor Dave Halyaman is an assistant Director of Hephzibah House, and Assistant Pastor at Believers Baptist Church in Warsaw, Indiana and has held these positions since 1990.
Brother Halyaman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from California State University Los Angeles in 1978, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Theology from Hyles-Anderson College in 1987. He earned an Associate of Arts degree in Fine Arts from Cerritos Junior College in Los Angeles in 1971 and a certificate in radio broadcasting in 1972. More recently, he underwent Emergency Medical Technician training in Indiana, and served for nine years as an EMT.
For several years, Brother Halyaman worked in the broadcasting industry as an announcer, television anchor, and News Director of several small market radio and television stations.
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Public Scoping and Hearings for Snapper Grouper Species, Dolphin and Wahoo Begin January 22
If you fish in federal waters more than three miles off the South Atlantic coast, chances are there is a meeting scheduled in the coming weeks that is of interest to you. Members of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council are considering changes to regulations for fishermen targeting species in the snapper grouper management complex. Measures include changes to crew member limits for dual (for-hire and commercial) permitted vessels, bag limit retentions for captain and crew on for-hire vessels, and requirements to harvest and sell blue runner, a species commonly caught in conjunction with Spanish mackerel and a popular baitfish. In addition, the Council is seeking public input on measures proposed for both dolphin and wahoo. A series of public scoping/hearings are being held in January to provide information and solicit public input. In February, the Council will hold a Marine Protected Area (MPA) Workgroup meeting and advisory panel meetings. Please see the list below and mark your calendars. All meetings are open to the public. Additional information, including public scoping/hearing documents, meeting agendas, overviews and briefing book materials are posted on the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Web site at www.safmc.net as they become available.
January 22 – 30, 2013 – Public Scoping /Hearing Meeting Series
The Council will hold a series of meetings from New Bern, NC to Key Largo, FL to get input on two fishery plan amendments. The Council is soliciting public input as part of the scoping process for Amendment 5 to the Dolphin Wahoo Fishery Management Plan. The amendment would revise management parameters such as Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC), Annual Catch Limits (ACLs), sector allocations, and other values for dolphin and wahoo based on updated recreational estimates, modify the dolphin sector allocations, and other measures. Public hearings will be held on Amendment 27 to the Snapper Grouper Fishery Management Plan. The amendment includes measures to modify crew limits for dual federally permitted snapper grouper vessels, bag limit retention for captain and crew on for-hire vessels, alternatives for the harvest of blue runner, and more. Copies of the public scoping/amendment documents are now available from the website or Council office. Meetings will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
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February 4-6, 2013 – Marine Protected Area Workgroup Meeting
The Council will host a Marine Protected Area Expert Workgroup meeting February 4-6 in North Charleston, SC. Experts from across the country will gather to address the use of MPAs to reduce bycatch mortality associated with speckled hind and Warsaw grouper. Both species are highly susceptible to overfishing, and because they are caught in deeper waters, few survive when captured and released. The Council is considering using MPAs, including modification of current deepwater MPAs, to help reduce bycatch mortality. This is the second meeting of the MPA Expert Workgroup. An earlier meeting was held in April 2012 and recommendations provided to the Council. Meeting details and briefing book materials are available from the Council's website. Meeting location: Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel, 4381 Tanger Outlet Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29418; phone 800/503-5762 or 843/744-4422.
February 6-7– Joint Law Enforcement Advisory Panel and Information and Education Advisory Panel Meeting
The advisory panels will meet jointly from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM on February 6th to receive updates on development of a regulations application (app) for smart phones, discuss outreach and enforcement issues associated with the use of Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS), possible use of FAQs for enforcement outreach, and other issues. The two APs will meet separately on the following day. Meeting agendas and briefing book materials will be posted online as they become available. Meeting location: Crowne Plaza Airport Hotel, 4381 Tanger Outlet Boulevard, North Charleston, SC 29418; phone 800/503-5762 or 843/744-4422.
The next meeting of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will be held March 4-9, 2013 at the Sea Palms Resort & Conference Center, 5445 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island, GA 31522. Meeting information will be available from the Council's website at it becomes available.
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, one of eight regional councils, conserves and manages fish stocks from three to 200 miles offshore of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and east Florida.
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Federal Fishery Managers Approve Measures to Protect Spawning Areas
Commercial Harvest for the Longline Component of Golden Tilefish in South Atlant
Fed. Fishery Mgrs Solicit Public Input on Proposed Electronic Reporting
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For any of you old enough to remember the 1982 movie TRON, seeing the new Lightcycle will make you think you are in the video game, just like the character in the movie. The people who made the props for the movie have made five new street legal versions available on auction and you can literally ride one to the premier of the new movie Tron Legacy (due out at the end of this year) for $35,000 if you buy one by Friday (the auction ends July 2).
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We lived in Belmont CA at the time of the earthquake and I was visiting my horse in Pescadero when it hit. The ground turned to "water" and I thought suddenly of Christ walking on water. I was standing outside my horses paddock when it hit and tried to walk to my car because I was afraid the old barn nearby would collapse on my car. Walking was really weird…there was no solidity to the ground. The horses whinnied and snorted and the earthquake came in waves. I made it to my car when it stopped. The barn was wood so there was no chance it would collapse despite its age…it just moved a lot. The little frame house was standing and looked fine but going inside we saw that the cupboards had vomited all the dishes and china on the floors…the dishwasher did the same. Made me happy that we as transplants had bolted down just about everything.
There was talk of a tsunami so we had to figure out how to get home. If we went over the hill directly power lines could be down everywhere but if we went along the coast as usual and there was a tsunami we'd be swept away. Phones were not working and it was before everyone had a cellphone. I led a little band of cars over the hill. It was dark by then and no lights were on as we climbed but as we descended we saw the lights of Redwood City and we knew that we were OK.
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SRB still holds most of the cards after Banco Popular shareholders' partial victory
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The Single Resolution Board was wrong to wholly redact the Spanish bank's valuation report but it will fight hard to keep its workings as opaque as possible.
On November 28, the Appeals Panel of the Single Resolution Board published its conclusions on the SRB resolution of Spain's Banco Popular. The bank's sale to Banco Santander prompted a record number of legal cases against the procedure and decision-making that led to the takeover.
A particularly contentious part of the disputes concerns SRB's refusal to release an unredacted version of the valuation report prepared by Deloitte that backed its decision to declare the bank failing or likely to fail. It did this on the grounds that it could cause market instability.
The SRB argues that access to documents can be denied on the basis of Article 90(4) of the single resolution mechanism regulation, a position confirmed by its legal advisers Linklaters. Banco Popular shareholders argue that all data and information used in the valuation report were those of Banco Popular and therefore its shareholders were not third parties to which concerns over confidentiality could be applied.
The Appeals Panel ruling stated that it had "carefully reviewed the Valuation Report and finds that several data, information, valuations and predictions which are shown in the Valuation Report should not raise actual concerns of financial stability nor relate to confidential information of commercial interest for the Banco Popular or for the purchaser".
It continued: "Several of these data, information, valuations and predictions as well as of the conclusions of the Valuation Report (where it shows, in summary, the valuer's estimated range of economic value of the entity, including the 'best estimate' in that range) are, in the Appeal Panel's view, of fundamental importance, albeit disclosed in a duly redacted form, to show why the Resolution Decision was adopted and why that particular resolution tool was preferable."
'Too far-reaching'
It therefore described the SRB decision to deny access in full to the Valuation Report under Regulation 1049/2001 as too far-reaching.
The Panel did, however, conclude that there are "also appreciable data, information, valuations and predictions which do or may pose a threat to such protected interests and they should not be disclosed".
The upshot is that, while the SRB must now partially disclose the details of the valuation report that contributed to its decision to wind up Banco Popular, it still retains a substantial degree of discretion over the information that will actually be released.
The Appeal Panel's decision has implications for those investors seeking damages in the Banco Popular case, but it is more significant in what it reveals about the SRB's stance on transparency.
"The positions they have taken are not based on the unique facts of the Banco Popular case," says one source close to the situation. "The SRB are trying to set a benchmark for how they will operate going forward. The next time that a bank gets into trouble in Europe does the public have a right to know how the SRB decides which tools it will use? The SRB seems to believe that they don't."
The idea that the SRB can work in secrecy to reach decisions on how a bank should be treated in resolution does seem wrong. How is the European Parliament's Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) supposed to hold the SRB accountable if its decisions are taken inside a black box? Putting the burden on the appellant to prove that there is a public interest in information being released seems to offer the body carte blanche in how it reaches its decisions.
The Appeals Panel ruling leaves the SRB with an almost unfettered ability to redact sections of the valuation report so it will be illuminating to see what is eventually released. If, as is likely, the shareholders suing the SRB are dissatisfied with the level of disclosure then their next port of call is likely to be the European Court of Justice.
There are important implications here for the transparency that the public can expect in any bank resolution, not just that of Banco Popular. Both sides seem to be digging in for a long fight.


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Warning! Read Paranormalcy and Supernaturally by Kiersten White before proceeding with this post! I just finished Endlessly, the final book in this fan-bleeping-tastic series, and I don't want to spoil things for you!
Nearly two years ago, I was introduced to Evie. Like most of my friends, Evie is fictional. She exists in the wonderful, weird world of Kiersten White's Paranormalcy series. From the very beginning, I found Evie to be witty, sarcastic, reckless, heroic, and, even with all of that, completely relatable. Yeah, she's a little on the paranormal side (hence the title of the series), and she may be torn between a gorgeous faerie and a half-mortal/half-water spirit boyfriend, but she's still just a girl who wants to find her place in the world. She's just not quite sure which world she's supposed to be a part of…and that's where things become a bit problematic.
Anyhoo, this evening, I finished Endlessly, the third and final book in this series, and I am beyond sad to say goodbye to Evie, Lend, Reth, and so many other characters who I've gotten to know over the past two years. This final book took Evie and company on a bumpy, roller-coaster-ride of a journey that revealed so much about Evie's nature and how important she was to humans and paranormal creatures alike. Every chapter brought something new–usually a seemingly insurmountable problem for Evie–but this character demonstrates maturity that most adults could never dream of. Does she always make the right choices? Probably not. But she always does what she thinks is right, and that's all that anyone can ask. (I know I'm getting a little deep here, but bear with me. I'm kind of in mourning for the end of this series, and writing all of this helps me to work some things out.)
In Endlessly, Evie is faced with a whole bunch of problems, but there's one big one that sort of eclipses all the rest. It's up to her to send the world's paranormal creatures back to their home. It seems that almost everyone expects her to do this, but no one really asked her if she was willing, so Evie's chafing a bit at all of the responsibilities being heaped on her shoulders. On top of this, the Dark Queen of the Unseelie Faerie Court and the new management of the IPCA will stop at nothing to prevent Evie from opening the gate to send the faeries, selkies, elementals, dragons, unicorns, and other assorted creatures on their way. Evie must choose her path quickly if there is any hope to save her friends, her world, and herself.
Evie must also deal with a faerie (Reth) who will do nearly anything to convince Evie to cross over with him, her boyfriend Lend (who is half-mortal/half-elemental) who may or may not decide to stay with her on the earthly plane, a sister who she only visits in dreams, and a friend who is manic and psychotic on a good day. To say that Evie has a lot to deal with would be an understatement. But deal with it she does, in the only way she knows how…with her trademark humor, wit, sarcasm, leap-before-you-look recklessness, and guts. Is she afraid? You betcha. But Evie does what she must, even when the choices and sacrifices she must make threaten to destroy her. Will Evie succeed in her quest to restore normalcy to her world and others? Does she have any hope of a quiet, normal life after all of this? You'll have to find out for yourself when you read Endlessly by Kiersten White…because I'm not going to tell you any more!
If it's not already crystal clear, I bleeping LOVE this series! If Kiersten White rewrote the dictionary, I would probably read it. Humor, even in the most serious of situations, just leaps of the page. I enjoy that. And even though I'm not really fazed by cursing in YA novels, the lack of cursing in this one jumped out at me. Yes, there were a lot of "bleeps," but even those added more humor to the story. This series is great for middle grade, teen, and adult readers, and all of them should read these books. The entire Paranormalcy series is made of sunshine, rainbows, and awesome. Case closed.
If you'd like more information on this series and upcoming books (like Mind Games–due out on February 19, 2013) by the hilarious Kiersten White, check out her blog, Kiersten Writes. You can also follow her on Twitter @kierstenwhite. Her tweets, like her books, always bring a smile to my face!


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Amnesia can be wonderful thing, especially in politics. To listen to John Kennedy, one may think that of course, the teacher pension problem is about poor planning. Then again, that may not be a flaw but a feature. He writes for the West Michigan Policy Forum:
It's simple math. Today's vastly underfunded teacher pension systems are not good for our teachers or students. Twenty years ago our state teacher retirement plan was fully funded, but due to poor financial planning assumptions and not meeting the annual funding requirement, there is now a shortfall of least $29 billion.
Here's where amnesia takes over: twenty years ago the Engler administration raided the teacher pension fund as part of Prop A. Under that same plan, the Engler administration also shifted responsibility for increases in pensions to the local districts. The raid destabilized the funds and the cost shift meant that districts came into fiscal risk while simultaneously losing money to effectively teach their children.
And to spell this out completely: John Engler enjoyed some of his most significant support from the Republican party of W Michigan. This crisis is almost entirely one of their own making.
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This second episode of the Patrick Troughton era, "The Highlanders" witnessed the arrival of a companion who would be with the Second Doctor throughout the rest of his stint: Jamie McCrimmon. This episode also witnessed something that William Hartnell had done, but which Patrick Troughton did much more comically: impersonations and disguises.
The episode featured strong female characters, eschewing the tendency of much science fiction (from which Doctor Who itself has not been immune) to have female characters provide shrieking reactions to monsters and people who find themselves captured or in danger and wait for males to come and rescue them. Even in the few years since the show's beginning, one can see how the show reflects more progressive gender attitudes.
Listening to the episode, I found myself wondering how viewers in England and Scotland felt about its treatment of war between the two nations. Was this controversial territory, I wonder? If this episode had the potential to be controversial in one notoriously touchy area, namely politics and the history of conflicts between peoples and territories, the next will offer criticism of religion in a manner that seems to me to be unprecedented in the show's history.


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According to past experiences, companies are reminding investors that in March 2008 gold prices rose to over $1,000, but dropped to $740 in November when the elections took place. Gold prices will most likely drop in the year leading up to presidential elections, according to Terry Hanlon, President of Dillon Gage Metals.
Hanlon also stated "Not only do incumbent presidents try to keep the public focused on good economic news" — which is not good for gold, writes Hanlon — "but the White House also typically tries to jawbone the price of gasoline downward to keep inflation in check."
It is clear to individuals who analyze the connection between lower gold prices and US presidential elections that political leaders dive the attention of gold investors by distorting the picture of economy and embellishing upon the record of their policies.
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After a tough loss to Littleton, the West Boylston/Tahanto Regional High School football team will try to bounce back this week when it faces another formidable opponent
The Division 5 Lions travel to Maynard to play the much-improved, Division 6 Tigers in a Midland-Wachusett League D Division contest. Game time is Friday, at 7 p.m., at Alumni Field.
Maynard, which crushed Murdock last week, is on a two-game winning streak. It owns a 5-4 overall record and is 2-2 in the league.
Maynard head coach Harold Ogilvie, who is in his second year at the helm, is no stranger to West Boylston/Tahanto. Ogilvie was an assistant coach to Lions head coach Dave Tinglof, before taking the Maynard job.
The Tigers employ the Delaware Wing-T on offense and the Multiple-50 defense.
Maynard has a strong running game, anchored by senior captain and halfback Sean Peterson, who broke the Tigers� single-season rushing record last week against Murdock. Peterson has rolled up over 1,600 yards to go with 22 touchdowns.
Junior fullback Shawn Kennedy, who has rushed for over 600 yards, is also dangerous in the backfield.
On defense, senior captain Jack Waterhouse, a defensive back, leads his team in tackles.
In addition to Murdock, Maynard has victories over Quaboag, Monty Tech, Worcester Tech and Ayer/Shirley. It has lost to Groton-Dunstable, Quabbin, Narragansett and Littleton.
The common opponents between the two schools are Murdock, Ayer/Shirley, Narragansett and Littleton. Both schools have victories over Murdock and Ayer/Shirley and both have dropped decisions to Littleton.
The only difference is Narragansett, a team West Boylston/Tahanto defeated.
The match-up has playoff implications for both teams. A victory by the Lions should wrap up a playoff spot, while the Tigers need to win to keep their playoff hopes alive in Division 6.
�I can�t wait for the game,� Ogilvie said. �It is a league game, and a win would give us a chance to get in (the playoffs), or at least be in the hunt.
�We�ve told the team that every week is a playoff game for us,� he said. �In order to get in the postseason, we have to win out.
�I�m really impressed with them (West Boylston) and I�m glad they are having such a good season,� Ogilvie added. �Many of those kids I coached.�
Tinglof isn�t taking anything for granted.
�They (Maynard) are having a real good season,� Tinglof said. �They are a tough team, and we need to finish strong, so it should be a real good game.�
West Boylston/Tahanto�s unbeaten streak came to an end last Friday night, at Goodale Park.
Littleton, behind the arm of junior quarterback Alex McLaughlin and the running of junior halfback Peter Murphy, edged the Lions, 18-14, handing them their first loss of the season on Senior Night.
West Boylston/Tahanto dropped to 8-1 overall, while the Tigers improved to 7-2.
The two teams were battling for first place in the Midland-Wachusett League D Division. With each team having only one league game left in the season, Littleton, at 4-0, has the inside track for the league title, as the Lions are now 3-1 in the loop.
The Tigers drew first blood on their first possession of the first quarter. After the Littleton defense forced the Lions to punt, the Tigers took over on their own 27.
On first and 10 from the 27, McLaughlin connected with junior back Travis Bassett for a 73-yard touchdown. The point-after kick went wide left, but Littleton owned a 6-0 lead.
The Tigers� defense stopped West Boylston/Tahanto on its next two possessions but, late in the first quarter after a poor Littleton punt, the Lions found themselves with excellent field position.
Starting at the Littleton 35, the Lions moved the ball to the Tigers� 21 in two plays. On first and 10 from the 21, senior fullback Mike Pace got the call and rambled up the middle to paydirt.
The two-point conversion run failed, but the score was knotted at 6.
Littleton took a 12-6 lead midway through the second quarter. McLaughlin, mixing an aerial attack and a strong running game, engineered an 11-play drive, taking the ball from the Tigers� 26 to the West Boylston/Tahanto 22.
Faced with a fourth and nine, McLaughlin went to the air again, hitting Bassett on a quick slant for a 22-yard touchdown.
The two-point conversion attempt was stopped.
Aided by an interception, Littleton ate up most of the second quarter, running 24 plays to the Lions� nine and claiming a 12-6 lead at the half.
In the third quarter, once again, the Tigers used the clock to their advantage, running 16 plays to West Boylston/Tahanto�s six.
The score remained 12-6 at the end of three frames.
On the first play of the fourth quarter, after a 12-play drive, McLaughlin scored on a keeper from 9 yards out.
The conversion pass fell short, but Littleton was up, 18-6, with less than 10 minutes left in the game.
Midway through the fourth quarter, after a Tiger punt, the Lions took the ball from their own 29 to the Littleton 5 in five plays. The drive�s big play was a 31-yard pass from senior quarterback Steven Gould to junior split end Bryan Hayes.
On third and two from the 5, Gould connected with junior back Devin Desautels for a touchdown. Desautels ran for the two-point conversion, and West Boylston/Tahanto was back in the game, trailing, 18-14, with five minutes left on the clock.
However, the Tigers� defense held and the Lions were unable to mount a credible drive in the waning minutes of the contest.
Murphy was the leading rusher in the game with 95 yards.
Pace ran for 62 yards on 13 carries.
�We played a good game, but we had too many dropped balls on offense,� Tinglof said. �We had some penalties and missed opportunities that hurt, especially in the first half.
�Littleton is a good football team, and we didn�t play our game,� he said.
Lions notebook
� The senior football players and cheerleaders were honored during a ceremony at halftime.
� The senior football players recognized were captains Tyler O�Day and Matt Louriero, and fellow seniors Rob Jameson, Ryan Lindsay, Nate McCarthy, Steven Gould, Luke Fancy, and Mike Pace.
� The senior cheerleaders honored were Corrie Chase, Antoina Fratantonio and Brianna Goodnow.
� Once again this season, Kris Bostek, Kim Williams and the entire Touchdown Club did an outstanding job running the concession stand. They offered specials from buffalo wings to apple crisp every week.
� After a one-year hiatus, colorful public address announcer Todd Salmonsen, a guidance counselor at the school, returned to the booth. West Boylston Principal Larry Murphy is fond of saying, �There is nobody quite like Todd.�
� The West Boylston Middle School band played a rousing rendition of the national anthem at each home game this season. The band was under the direction of Ruth Mayhew.


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- Hyundai World Cup microsite launches today to facilitate global participation
- Hyundai Motor's digital initiatives will allow more fans to share the excitement
- With less than a month to go, Hyundai Motor, Official Partner of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, is fuelling FIFA World Cup fever with unique and innovative campaigns to engage with fans.
The company's dedicated microsite launches today, and a range of other programs will allow more fans to enjoy and share the passion of football. Under the concept of 'Social World Cup,' Hyundai Motor has developed initiatives that are available to fans wherever they are, utilising digital platforms and social network services. The microsite (http://worldcup.hyundai.com) will play a key role as a main platform throughout the event.
"Hyundai Motor has prepared a wide range of online and offline marketing programmes for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ to enhance and share the excitement and passion of the world's biggest football event," said Tak Uk Im, Hyundai Motor's Chief Operating Officer. "In particular, we expect our new digital initiatives such as the `Pin my Fan Park' to make the World Cup a festival for all around the world, allowing football lovers to share their experiences and interact with each other more easily."
The concept of the 'Pin my Fan Park' is derived from the Hyundai Fan Park, one of Hyundai Motor's signature FIFA World Cup activities. The programme has always been hugely popular in those countries where it has taken place. Now, in order to cater to those in non-participating countries, Hyundai Motor is offering a digital platform so they can share new and exciting ways of supporting their teams.
Fans can share their Fan Parks with others by posting texts, music and video through the microsite's 'Pin My Fan Park'. Visitors can see every Fan Park in the world in a single glance, from the pins marked on the worldwide map, and click on each of them to find more information.
The most voted Fan Parks by the site's visitors will be awarded with various prizes, including a Hyundai Veloster, TV and tablet PC. In particular, four winners will be chosen to get a memorable chance to have their photos displayed on the stadium's boards during the final match.
The microsite also features many enjoyable online programs, such as the 'Shoot & Save' game, where players can control Hyundai Motor's global brand ambassadors in a series of challenges to score (with Kaka) or save (with Iker Casillas) a free-kick or penalty kick. An online predictor, called 'Octopus Prediction', challenges visitors to guess the outcome of the tournament's 64 matches. Through both games, players earn points and can win prizes, such as goalkeeper gloves autographed by Casillas and shoes autographed by Kaka and Oscar.
Hyundai Motor will continue its traditional programmes as well. Through the 'Hyundai Fan Park', supporters can enjoy and share the unique atmosphere of games as they take place. Since the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™, Hyundai Fan Parks have enabled more than 10 million football fans to enjoy the beautiful game with friends and fellow supporters.
At Hyundai Fan Parks in Europe – Berlin (Germany), Madrid (Spain) and Torino (Italy) – fans will be able to experience the atmosphere of the FIFA World Cup™.
The excitement of the tournament will also be shared through Hyundai's giant screens in Piccadilly Circus (London) and Times Square (New York), where the best on-field action and fan page contributions will be highlighted.
In addition, Hyundai Motor, as an Official Partner of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, will operate FIFA-exclusive programmes such as the recently-completed 'Be There With Hyundai' contest. The winning slogans chosen through the programme were announced on 12 May and will be displayed on the national team buses. The event attracted nearly one million votes from football fans around the world.
The new programme, 'Your 11', allows fans to share their predictions for each game's starting line-ups on the FIFA.com website, which will be transported to their social media accounts. Hyundai Motor will also continue with its 'Hyundai Young Player Award', given to the best player in the tournament who is at most 21 years old. And the company will provide Hyundai-branded escort cars and set up 'Hyundai Meeting Point', an easy-to-find landmark available at all tournament sites where fans can easily find each other.
In Europe, Hyundai Motor kicked-off its marketing campaign by launching special edition versions of its models. The Go! Brasil editions are available with New Generation i10, New i20, New Generation i30 and New ix35 among others. Inspired by the spirit and excitement of football, every model receives styling and technology upgrades to further boost appeal and deliver value beyond expectations.
Since signing in 1999 as sponsor of FIFA competitions, including the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™, Hyundai Motor has successfully served as the official partner of the 2002, 2006, 2010 FIFA World Cups™, as well as many other FIFA tournaments. In 2010, the company extended its strategic sponsorship agreement with FIFA to cover the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups™. Through its successful sponsorship of international football, Hyundai Motor has significantly boosted brand awareness and brand image.


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Trek to Putucusi Mountain and Tour to Machu Picchu
Overview – Trek to Putucusi Mountain and Tour to Machu Picchu
Our Trek to Putucusi Mountain and Tour to Machu Picchu are the perfect combination to explore the Inca world.
Travel Details
Day 1°: Travel by train to the village of Aguas Calientes – Putucusi Climbing.
09:00 h. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco.
Shortly afterward, we drive to the train station of Poroy.
The train leaves at around 10:00 h, towards Aguas Calientes, a little village close to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
During the train journey, we will enjoy beautiful views of the countryside as well as staggering views of the Andes.
After passing the village of Ollantaytambo, the train starts to descend, riding along the edge of the Urubamba River.
Traveling along the banks of the Urubamba River will allow you also to spot some Inca ruins.
After approximately 4 hours we will arrive at the Aguas Calientes train station.
Upon arrival, our representative will collect you from the station and then escort you to your hotel.
13:00 h. You will be picked up by our local guide and then will start the trek to the Putucusi Mountain.
This trek takes about 4 hours and will grant you amazing views of the citadel of Machu Picchu from a different angle.
After our trek, we will get back to the town of Aguas Calientes.
Overnight at the Hotel Casa Andina Machu Picchu *** or similar.
Day 2°: Private tour to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
06:00 h. After breakfast, our local guide meets you at the hotel lobby.
Shortly afterward, we take a tourist bus up to the ruins of Machu Picchu.
The bus ride lasts only twenty minutes, but, offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains.
Upon our arrival, our guide will show you the most remarkable sights of Machu Picchu.
Among the buildings, we will visit the Sun Temple, the Solar Clock, the Condor temple and others.
Likewise, we also visit the Inti Watana altar, a magnificent spot at the heart of Machu Picchu.
After exploring the city, you will have free time to walk around Machu Picchu on your own.
Eventually, we will take the bus down to the village of Aguas Calientes.
Free time for lunch. In Aguas Calientes, you have plenty of restaurants options.
Finally, we head to the station to take the train back to Cusco.
Upon your arrival in Cusco, our driver picks you up at the station and then drives you to your hotel.
End of our service.
Our Trek to Putucusi Mountain and Tour to Machu Picchu are subject to availability.
We highly suggest to send us an e-mail and ask for availability. You can write us to [email protected]
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Departure Point:Your hotel in Cusco.
Departure Time:05:30 h.
Duration:2 Days
Tour Code:CUZCO 166
Trek to Putucusi Mountain and Tour to Machu Picchu:
What is included?
Day 1°:
- 09:00 h. Pick up from your hotel in Cusco and transfer to the train station of Ollantaytambo.
- 10:32 h. Vistadome trains tickets to the village of Aguas Calientes.
- 12:11 h. Arrival in Aguas Calientes. Pick up from the station and transfer to the hotel.
- 13:00 h. Visit to the Putucusi Mountain.
- 18:00 h. Meeting with our local guide for a briefing about the Machu Picchu tour.
- Accommodation at the Casa Andina Machu Picchu *** (Twin Standard room)
Day 2°:
- Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
- 06:00 h. Pick up from the hostel by our local guide. Bus up/down to Machu Picchu.
- Entrance fee to the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu & English speaking guide.
- 15:48 h. Vistadome train tickets to the station of Ollantaytambo.
- 17:29 h. Pick up from the train station of Ollantaytambo and transfer to your hotel in Cusco.
- 19:30 h. Arrival in the city of Cusco. Drop off at your hotel.
What is NOT included?
- Extras & gratitude.
Trek to Putucusi Mountain and Tour to Machu Picchu.
We are delighted you are thinking about joining one of our tours.
The fastest way to check if the tour you wish in Peru is available is by contacting us via WhatsApp or calling us to our main office in Lima to the following number +51-56-778394.
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If you already contacted us, and the tour you wish is available, then you may proceed with your payment.
We offer you the following payment options:
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We accept the following credit cards VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS, and DINER CLUB.
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One thing in life is almost more certain than death and taxes – if there is legislation that the banking industry wants then Senator Dean Heller (R-NV) will be quite happy to sponsor it, carry water for it, vote for it, and then remind anyone who is still listening how he's a Man for the Consumers because he once voted against the "bail-out." To see Senator Heller's latest foray into playing the Banker's Boy one needs to dig a bit, unearthing S.Amdt 4715 to S.Amdt 4685 amending HR 2578, the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2016.
Senator Heller has teamed up with Senators Vitter, Crapo, Paul, Lee, and Cruz to insert the following:
Sec. __. None of the funds made available in this Act may
be used to carry out the program known as "Operation Choke
Point". [Cong.gov]
What is Operation Choke Point and what was it intended to do? The Department of Justice was disturbed by reports that fraudulent merchants had found a way around federal banking regulations and once they inserted themselves into the banking system they could team with payment processors to initiate debit transactions against consumer's accounts and have the amounts transmitted to their own accounts.
Even more disturbing, the Department's investigations revealed that some third party processors knew that the merchants with whom they were working were frauds but they continued to process their transactions in direct violation of federal law. [Harris pdf]
So, for example, Quickie Check Instant Lending could get a customer to sign a loan agreement for some outrageous amount of interest, and then hand the item over to a payment processor. With some cooperation from the bank (usually garnered by providing a handsome fee thereto) the payment processor would have the bank make automatic debits to the person's account. Or, say, the Fast Weight Loss Pill Factory got an order from John Q. Public, and the payment processor + bank would insure that John's bank account was regularly debited for the fraudulent product, or for products not delivered, or whatever scam was being run.
The idea behind Choke Point was to gather information from banks which appeared to be engaged in fraud, or might have evidence of fraudulent conduct by others. Subpoenas were issued, and indeed there were some banks doing some rather obnoxious business. [See Fair Oaks Bank] The Fair Oaks Bank had received hundreds of notices from consumers' banks that the people whose bank accounts were being charged had NOT authorized the payments; had evidence that more than a dozen merchants served by the payment processor had "return rates" over 30% and one had a "return rate" over 70%; and, Fair Oaks had evidence of efforts by merchants to conceal their real identities.
One of the obvious targets are payday lenders who were operating in violation of state regulations regarding the amount of interest that could be charged to a customer. As the New York Times explained back in January 2014:
"The new, more rigorous oversight could have a chilling effect on Internet payday lenders, which have migrated from storefronts to websites where they offer short-term loans at interest rates that often exceed 500 percent annually. As a growing number of states enact interest rate caps that effectively ban the loans, the lenders increasingly depend on the banks for their survival. With the banks' help, the lenders that typically work with a third-party payment processor that has an account at the banks are able, authorities say, to automatically deduct payments from customers' checking accounts even in states where the loans are illegal."
The object of Choke Point was to cut the insidious relationship between the banks, the processors, and the fraudsters – or choke it off. If one wanted to promote the interests of the payday lenders, third party processors, and banks willing to turn a blind eye toward the nature of these transactions – there are fewer ways much better than to hamstring the Department of Justice's investigations into these kinds of transactions. However, that is precisely what Senator Heller is proposing.
The DoJ's investigations were also reviled because some of the ammosexuals among us got the idea that if pawn shops couldn't use the untraditional routes for payment, therefore the whole operation was one giant gun grab. Senators Cruz and Lee bought this horse and have been riding it for some time now. One quick visit to Politifact will demolish the SunTrust Bank/Brooksville Pawn shop story that made the rounds in 2015.
"SunTrust announced in a Aug. 8, 2014, press release that the bank had "decided to discontinue banking relationships with three types of businesses – specifically payday lenders, pawn shops and dedicated check-cashers – due to compliance requirements." The bank still works with firearms dealers, according to the release." [Politifact]
Hence, the policy decision made by SunTrust was no more "anti-gun" than it was anti-jewelry, anti-guitar, anti-CD, anti-work out equipment, or anything else in a pawn shop.
There are some salient features of this story – once again Senator Heller who delights in his description as a "moderate," has teamed up with some of the most radical members of the GOP in the U.S. Senate (witness his previous alliances with Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC). Once again Senator Heller has sided with the payday lenders against any action taken to regulate their relationships with their customers. And, once more Senator Heller has demonstrated his willingness to carry any water in any bucket the American Bankers' Association wants him to transport to the Senate floor.


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Hi,Just got my DSC-3132L had the SD one before and it seemed not to have as many problems ( apart from the low quality).I've setup a motion trigger alert to email the 3 frames before motion (and 6 after), my cam is triggering and setting off the email, but every email I get the first 4 frames are from the last time it received an alert so I miss most of the event. For instance I got an email at 11:31 today the first 4 frames are 11:15:41 -11:15:44 and the last 6 where 11:31, pretty useless! has anyone seen and fixed this issue. Its like the cameras sleeping and I see this problem also when I connect live also as it seems to show 4 seconds of an earlier time also then kick into live Its possible Ill be sending this back to the retailer, as my old SD one seems to have better software


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Health Issues Force Sale, Motivated Seller Wants Offers!
This boat needs to be sold!!!
A very well-built and tiddly-maintained cruising boat for a couple or a family. Easily managed cutter with a protected propeller and rudder make this Island Packet unmatched for stability, comfort, strength, and speed. All recent sail inventory, good electronics package with new 2015 Radar/Plotter, significant running rigging replacements, recently re-finished salon sole make this boat a great package! Recent "clean" survey.
Ballast: 4,800
Displacement: 11,000
Total Power: 18
Varnished teak interior with varnished teak and holly sole (freshly sanded and varnished Sept. 05'). Excellent natural light and ventilation with 9 opening stainless steel ports and 5 opening hatches as well as 2 dorades. Reading lamps at each berth and settee as well as additional overhead lamps provide artificial light.
Starting forward is the forward cabin with V-berth, Below which there is storage and drawers and drop face lockers as well as bin type stowage. Above the berth there are full length storage shelves. Aft of the starboard. berth is a cedar lined hanging locker with shelf above.
Next aft to port is the enclosed head with manual W.C. plumbed via Y valve to holding tank, ensuite shower with sep. sump and pump, vanity with stainless steel sink with pressure H&C water, and storage.
Continuing aft is the main cabin featuring settee berths P&S. The port berth pulls out to a generous sized double. There are large storage cabinets behind the seat backs and under the settees. Above the settees there are teak cabinets and bookshelves. A large teak table conveniently stores against the bulkhead, when not used for dining. Leaving the main cabin a wonderfully open space which there is a book and magazine rack behind the table.
The U shaped galley is next aft to starboard and features excellent storage and counter space, single basin stainless steel sink with pressure H&C water and manual fresh water, large well insulated ice box with drain pump, 2 burner propane stove.
Opposite the galley is the Nav. Area with large hinged chart table and the yachts electrical distribution panels as well as mounting and stowage area for nav. gear and electronics. Aft of this is the large double quarter berth above which is a full length storage shelf and below which there is a drawer and bin type storage.
Aluminum keel stepped spar with 1 X 19 stainless steel wire rigging. All new sail inventory (see details below) please note the boat was in layup from fall 2010 thru spring 2015 so sails are much fresher than age indicates.
Wired for both 12 Volt DC and 110 Volt AC service
110 volt
Yanmar 2GM20F provides 18 hp (continuous rating) turning 2 14 X 11 3 bladed fixed propeller on a 1" shaft.
Solid fiberglass hull with closed cell foam cored deck with molded in non-skid. The bottom is finished in red ablative paint.
Generous cockpit with large sail locker starboard side and lazarettes. Teak capped low bulwark, all exterior teak is finished in Cetol. Wide side decks with double stainless steel stanchions and lifelines with gates P&S. Stainless steel double bow and stern rails; the stern rail is fitted with a flip down swim/boarding ladder.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Lower Falls Landing
106 Lafayette Street
Yarmouth, ME 04096
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11 July 2014 | News | By BioSpectrum Bureau
The deal promises Korea a sales profit of around 300 billion won over the next five years
Singapore: A Korean consortium of healthcare firms have successfully inked a $69.1 million worth deal, with the Saudi Arabia's Ministry of National Guard (MNG) to provide a medical information system to Saudi Arabian hospitals.
According to a news report, the consortium of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital and SK Telecom have agreed to provide the information system to six Saudi Arabian hospitals, over the next two years.
A joint company with Saudi Arabia MNG will also be established to export hospital information system to other Middle Eastern countries. The deal, a first of its kind, is expected to generate revenues close to 300 billion Won for South Korera in the next five years.
The consortium will establish the medical information system including an Electronic Medical Record (EMR,and created mobile-based infrastructure as well. This will be the foundation to export the system to other Middle Eastern countries.
The consortium said that global experts in healthcare and IT from Asia and Europe were inquiring about possible cooperation for the Saudi Arabian project.


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|Supported HDMI Video Input 1 (Video Sources)
1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 Frames per second
1280x720 @ 60/59.94/50 Frames per second
1920x1080i 29.97/25 Frames per second
|Supported HDMI Video Input 2 (Computer Sources)
1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 Frames per second
1280x720 @ 60/50 Frames per second
1920x1080i 29.97/25 Frames per second
|HDMI Video Output
|Preview output of video input signals. Preview output can be mapped from either SDI or HDMI input sources.
Note that when input is an SD resolution, the HDMI preview output will show video window-boxed on an HD output.
When HDMI output is set to Preview Mode, refer to the manual for a complete description of behavior.
|Supported SDI Video Input
1920x1080 @ 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25 Frames per second
1280x720 @ 60/59.94/50 Frames per second
1920x1080i @ 29.97/25 Frames per second
720x486i @ 29.97 Frames per second
720x576i @ 25 Frames per second
Compliant with SMPTE 259M/292M/424M (Level A) / 425M
|SDI Video Output
|Preview output of video input signals. Preview output can be mapped from either SDI or HDMI input sources.
|Audio Input
|Processes the first two channels of audio embedded in HDMI or SDI input signals.
Unbalanced analog stereo input via 1/8" (3.5mm) jack.
Line Level
|Audio Output
|Passthrough of 8 channel of embedded audio channels in
HDMI and SDI signals.
Unbalanced analog stereo output via 1/8" (3.5mm) jack—passthrough of input.
Line Level
Note that all outputs are active regardless of audio and video input selection.
|Extra features
|Video Input Format is Auto-Detected in SDI and HDMI.
All outputs are active regardless of audio and video input selection.
|Frame Synchronization
|Frame Synchronization
|The Monarch LCS contains frame synchronization circuitry designed to compensate for disruptions of the input signal. This circuitry is in place for both SDI and HDMI inputs. Streaming and recording operations will proceed cleanly with repeated or dropped frames.
|H.264/MPEG-4 Part 10 (AVC) Video Encoder
|Selectable encoding resolutions ranging from:
128x128 to 1920x1080
|Bit Rates Ranges
|Single Encoder - Streaming mode: 16 Mbps
Dual Encoder - Maximum of 8 Mbps for streaming channels
Dual Encoder - Maximum of 10 Mbps for recording channels
|Encode Frame Rates
|Encode frame rates selection includes;
60/50, 30/25 and 15/12.5.
Note that 50/60 fps setting is limited to following use cases:
Single Input, single encoder – 1080p60 and 720p60 supported in RTMP, RTSP or Recording modes
Single Input, dual encoder – 720p60 in RTSP and Recording modes
All other operating modes will limit the frame rate to the 30/25 fps setting regardless of encoding resolution.
|Encoding Profiles
|Baseline, Main and High
|Encoding Controls
|2.0, 3.0, 3.1, 4.0, 4.1 Level Support
GOP Size
Variable bit rate support
Average max/min data rate controls
Deblocking Filter
|View Samples
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|MPEG-4 AAC Audio Encoder
|Sample Frequency
|32, 44.1 and 48 kHz when digitized from an analog source
|2 channels Stereo (L/R)
|Bit Rates
|Range from 32 kbps to 256 kbps
Note that audio codec settings are applied to both encoders.
|High Quality multi-tap 10 bit Down Scaler and De-Interlacer
Available to both streaming and recording operations
|Recording File Format
|File Type
|Industry Standard MP4 and MOV files with two channels of embedded AAC audio
|Recording Lengths
|Maximum file length of 300 minutes—irrespective of storage type used. File splitting feature allows a user to record continuously for long periods by defining file segment sizes. The Monarch LCS will create these sequential file segments over the course of the recording operation without losing a single frame of video. File segment can have a length of 1 to 300 minutes.
|Network Interfaces
|RJ45 providing 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet with Static or DHCP addressing
IPv4 Support
Unicast and Multi Unicast (number of clients may vary from 3 to 10)
|User Interface
|Computer Based control
|HTTP via standard PC or Mac web browser using Monarch LCS Command Center.
|Physical Interface
|On Device push buttons for independent streaming and recording with Start/Stop control
|Storage Types for File Recording
|2 x USB 2.0
|Support for NTFS (3.1) and FAT32 file system
The Monarch LCS will support writing to USB3 devices at USB2 speeds. Also note, there is a very high variability in the performance capabilities of "thumb" drives (even USB3 versions). Many are optimized for "read" operations while the Monarch LCS requires sustained "write" capabilities. For best results, Matrox recommends using powered USB drives. If small portable media is required, SD cards may be more suitable.
|1 x SD card Slot
|Supports SD and SDHC cards. Only NTFS formatted SDXC cards are supported. (Class 10 highly recommended).
|Network Mapped Drive
|Support for writing to shared folders in computers found on a network using Windows Share protocols (suitable for Windows system) as well as NFS protocols (suitable for Mac and Linux systems).
|Length (shell) - 5.6" (14.2cm), Length (shell +BNCs) - 6"(15.3cm), Width - 8.5" (21.6 cm),
Height (shell) - 1.4"(3.6cm), Height (Shell + pads) - 1.5" (3.81cm)
|1.3 lbs, 0.6 kg
|Operating conditions
|32 to 104 deg. F (0 to 40 deg. C), 20 to 80% relative humidity (non-condensing)
|Power Supply
|Transport and Storage
|Max Operating Altitude: 3000 meters
Max Transport altitude: 12,000 meters
Storage Humidity 5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing)
|2 years with free telephone support
|Kit Contents
|In the box
|Ordering Information
|Matrox Monarch LCS part number
|Monarch Rack Mount Kit. Can fit up to two Monarch LCS units in a 1RU space.
|Monarch LCS power supply unit. Does not include IEC-C14 power cord. These cables must be sourced locally.


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Q. I have a cousin who lives in Eastern Europe. He swears by a product called Tribestan, and has been using it for years. Is it a drug or a supplement?
A. Tribestan is a patented extract of the Tribulus Terrestris plant. It's not a drug, and is sold as a supplement by a Bulgarian company called Sopharma. Tribestan is used to boost testosterone levels without the side effects of anabolic drugs.
For men, the normal level of testosterone in the bloodstream is 350-1230 nanograms per deciliter. A guy with testosterone levels in the range of 500-600 nanograms is on the low side of normal, and will probably suffer from some of the symptoms of low testosterone - such as a hard time building new muscle, low sex drive, constant tiredness, depression, or a loss of strength.
If he were to inject testosterone, his testosterone levels would shoot way beyond the normal upper limit. With Tribestan, he might expect a 40-50% rise in testosterone. This isn't going to be enough to win the next Mr. Olympia contest. But it will make a big difference to the way he looks and feels. Most people using Tribestan for the first time notice that muscle growth gets faster and easier. They're stronger in the gym. Performance in the bedroom is "lifted." They have more energy and zest for life. In short, they feel more like a "man" again.
How does it work? Tribulus terrestris raises testosterone levels by stimulating the release of luteinizing hormone. Luteinizing hormone stimulates the testes to "turn on" the natural production of testosterone. This is not the same as injecting testosterone, where your body responds by shutting down its own testosterone production. Tribestan works in a completely different way by stimulating the natural production of testosterone.
In other words, you get the benefits of higher testosterone levels - more muscle, better sex and extra energy - without the downsides of testosterone drugs. Unfortunately, many companies have tried to jump on the Tribestan bandwagon by mass-producing Tribulus terrestris supplements that contain virtually none of the active ingredients.
Tribulus terrestris contains a number of different substances known as steroidal saponins. The saponin in Tribulus terrestris responsible for its effect on testosterone levels and libido is called protodioscin. It takes around 2000 pounds of Tribulus Terrestris to make just 40 pounds of Tribestan with enough of the active ingredients for it to work. The protodioscin content of Tribulus terrestris varies widely depending on the way the herb is grown (temperature, soil conditions, and the amount of rain) processed, packaged, and stored [1, 2].
That's why one study has shown that Tribulus terrestris (but not Tribestan) has only a small effect on muscle growth and testosterone levels. In contrast, all the studies of Tribestan show a rise in testosterone and faster muscle growth. If you want to try Tribestan for yourself, you'll probably need to import it. Although the supplement is perfectly legal, customs may seize it, as they're not very educated about what is a supplement and what is a drug! Make sure to order only one packet at a time, so you don't lose money.
Alternatively, you can get Tribulus Complex here in the UK from Maximuscle. Tribulus Complex actually contains slightly higher levels of protodioscin levels than Tribestan, plus you get Horny Goat Weed and Beta-Ecdysterone thrown in. It's not the cheapest Tribulus-based supplement on the market (for the quality reasons mentioned earlier) but we believe it's one of the best.
1. Adimoelja, A. (2000). Phytochemicals and the breakthrough of traditional herbs in the management of sexual dysfunctions. International Journal of Andrology, 23, 82-84
2. Ganzera, M., Bedir, E., & Khan, I.A. (2001). Determination of steroidal saponins in Tribulus terrestris by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography and evaporative light scattering detection. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 90, 1752-8