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2013: the conversation continues
Happy New Year, triskaidekaphiles! I'm starting off the year with a series of blog posts about where 2012 took us and where we will be headed in 2013. This year will see the implementation of a variety of Open Badges systems, along with Displayers, Backpack Providers, as well as some Open Badges platforms—many of which will be emanating from the 2012 DML Competition, Badges for Lifelong Learning, and many of which were inspired by that competition. We are excited about all of them. It's always fun to see many different theories tested by actual application. Rubber, road, and all that.
In this new annum we will begin to see a dramatic increase in the number of badges being issued, although it's fair to say that we're doing pretty well so far. Last count (Jan 2013) saw a total of 40,000+ Open Badges already issued. We like that number a lot! But still, we're shooting for much higher. As we have been saying for a while now, learning happens everywhere—it's happening somewhere right now and a number like 40K badges doesn't begin to capture all of that learning.
Among other great things like interoperability and transportability, the Open Badges initiative can help to ensure that the massive amounts of unacknowledged learning that happen all the time have a shot at finally being acknowledged. That's where we're headed with Webmaker Badges: capturing the learning that envelopes webmaking. We propose to expand our Webmaker efforts over the next year by expanding our offerings, developing new partnerships, and developing a more refined conceptual framework for the Webmaker Badges universe.
But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's take minute to recap how we arrived at this spot today. And that involves examining the fascinating intersection of Webmaker and Open Badges.
Webmaker and Open Badges: a brief history
2012 saw us begin to develop our Webmaker effort. Our aim: shifting people from being mere consumers of the web—or as Mitchell Baker more eloquently described it, pushing people beyond "elegant consumption" to creative making and imaginative exploration. Our Summer Code Party initiated the experience; it began with a fun Weekend of Code and continued with a variety of events throughout the summer months. MozFest revealed to us some of the fruits of this labor.
To kick off Webmaker, we started out by creating a series of exercises that were simple but compelling. We sought to test levels of public interest as well as our ability to carry this effort off. Turns out Webmaker was a hit: the public at large was thrilled to learn code in simple, free, and open ways. They were also interested in teaching each other code. Our endeavors were richly rewarded with interest and participation beyond our expectations. Webmaker proved to be deeply informative and continues to prove to be so: we learned about different coding efforts, developed new partnerships, discovered people interested in creating and coding their own projects. We had hit upon a direction worth pursuing.
And if you're a regular reader of this blog, you'll know that before Webmaker we had been forging the Open Badges ecosystem: standardizing and universalizing digital badges so that the content contained within them (yes, within the badge) was interoperable and useful across a variety of uses. I have to opine a bit about the delights of Open Badges. Open Badges allow individuals, groups, organizations, etc. to develop and create digital badges that capture learning wherever and however it occurs. As I noted above, the beauty of an Open Badge is its portability and its flexibility. Indeed, Open Badges represent a movement toward democratization, a shift in the educational landscape, an opening of the closed doors of academia, an opportunity to reimagine and recreate assessment, and the possibility to reconsider formal accreditation. (I'm a believer.)
Keeping our own counsel to let a thousand flowers bloom
Before we even introduced Open Badges to the world, Mozilla shied away from creating our own set of badges. While this may have seemed strange, this was a canny act in that it let others create taxonomies and develop systems that were unusual, new and dynamic. Our act—or really, non-act—encouraged folks to build from scratch, to seize the opportunities inherent in a brand new system and begin to acknowledge things that had not been possible to acknowledge previously. The newness of the Open Badges system permitted bottom-up forms of recognition, in addition to top-down forms. Heck, it even nicely accommodated inside out forms of recognition. Its protean dynamism allowed deeply different representations of learning that were not constrained by federal or state mandates. Indeed, Open Badges help organizations to create their own pure standards that are far and above current closed, formal standards. In other words, Open Badges presented a possible sea change in representations of learning.
Once the sea change was well underway—thousands of badges were being issued and many different badge systems were being developed—we felt comfortable that if we developed a system, it would slot in easily without overwhelming the nascent ecosystem. It wouldn't become the assumed de facto badge system. We could enter the ecosystem without fear of becoming the apex organism that squelched alternative types of badge system design creativity. And so we launched a series of mini-badges based on our web literacies (much more on this in a later post) in late 2012 at MozFest.
There's obviously much more to say about our initial offering of badges and I'll do so in following posts but let me leave it at this: we're already underway developing Mozilla's constellation of Webmaker Badges—large and small—and we hope that you will help us to build a complete webmaker galaxy. There's room enough for all of us. Opportunities abound. Pathways have yet to be forged. It's an exciting time to be a webmaker and I hope you join us on this mission.
Thanks. More soon.
carla at mozillafoundation . org


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Cain starts rehab process after elbow surgery
SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants right-hander Matt Cain will require three months of rehabilitation following surgery on his throwing elbow, manager Bruce Bochy said Tuesday.
Cain had bone chips and bone spurs removed from his elbow on Monday by Dr. Ken Akizuki, the Giants' team orthopedist. A three-time All-Star, Cain is expected to be fully recovered by the start of Spring Training next February.
"I think he's excited for the fact that he got his elbow cleaned out," Bochy said of Cain, 29.
Bochy related that Cain saved some of the bone fragments in a jar, as players often do. Cain pitched successfully with the chips in his elbow for years.
"It's amazing this guy was pitching, when you look at the jar," Bochy said.
In other injury-related news, Bochy said that catcher Hector Sanchez, whose recovery from post-concussion syndrome was slowed recently when he was struck by another dangerous foul tip, was expected to serve as Triple-A Fresno's designated hitter Tuesday night and go back behind the plate Wednesday. Both games are against Oklahoma City.

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PITTSBURGH—Carnegie Mellon University's CMDragons and CMPack03 took first place in the Small-Size Robot League and the AIBO Robot League competitions of the first American Open in robot soccer, which were held at the university May 2-4. The tournament concluded Sunday at 2 p.m.
The Dragons beat BigRed fielded by Cornell University by a score of 10-0, while CMPack03 beat the Georgia Institute of Technology Yellow Jackets 2-0. Third place in the Small-Size League went to the Eagle Knights of the Instituto Tecnologico Autonomode de Mexico (ITAM), while third place in the AIBO league went to the Huskies of the University of Washington.
In the Simulation League the Brainstormers from the University of Dortmund in Germany beat the UvA Trilearn team from the University of Amsterdam, Holland.
"We're moving very fast, kicking very well," said Manuela Veloso, Carnegie Mellon rofessor and general chair of the American Open.
"The exciting thing to see is that all of the competing teams, even the new ones, have gotten to a level where the robot behaviors and the hardware were working. So we could all work on advancing in our research discussions.
All teams competing in the first American Open received certificates. First, second and third place winners received inscribed loving cups.


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Coming up this evening at 9, Piers Morgan invites Tony Robbins to join him in studio, for a full program dedicated to the guest's trademark brand of positive thinking and goal-oriented achievement.
Seated across from the "Piers Morgan Tonight" host, part of tonight's episode sees Robbins share his perspective and insight with Nick Walczak, one of five students who was shot as part of the February 27, 2012 incident at Chardon High School in Ohio.
Three of Walczak's fellow classmates died as a result of the shooting, while he remains confined to a wheelchair. Addressing the challenge of responding to such an emotional ordeal with long-lasting ramifications, Robbins notes the value in hearing from others who've faced similar circumstances:
"It's somebody who's been through it, but has an outlook that's positive. We call it a 'compelling future.' All human beings, when we go through trauma, what will get us through today is if we have a promising enough tomorrow," explains the best-selling author and legendary peak performance strategist. "Tomorrow may not be that 'I'm able to go run,' but tomorrow is 'I can have a beautiful relationship; I can make a difference in the world; I can become a person who has impact.'"
Recognizing the progress that Walczak is making, the 52-year-old self-help guru has an idea:
"I'm wondering if you might be interested in going with me to some of the families of Sandy Hook and doing what was done for you, because I think if you have that experience, it would take you to the next level. You're already doing unbelievably well," notes Robbins. "I think it could go to another level. What do you think of that?"
Moved by the offer, Walczak agrees: "I would love that."
Robbins wants to make it official: "Shake on it?"
And as the hands of two men join, the deal is cemented:
"Yes," says the 18-year-old student.
Watch the clip, and listen to the interview, as Morgan welcomes Robbins, Walczak, and Walczak's mom Holly for a moving example of the power of the human spirit, and desire to help heal.
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Piers' solution to Sandy Hook: Make it illegal to use certain kinds of weapons to commit murder. It must be bliss to be a liberal and not have to deal with reality.
Automatic weapons are already illegal and guess what? It works. Adam Lanza wasn't able to shoot up 60 or 70 people as a result. He only got 26. Dylan and Kleibold during the assault weapons only killed 13 between the two of them. Imagine if they'd each had an AR-15 like Adam Lanza. 52 Dead. You're the folks that can't deal with reality.
Hopefully these guys, when they decide to follow you new law, don't then turn to shot guns the six bullet magazines and really cause problems. Six bullets to get through a glass door? Try one. Hack saw to the barrel? Now two shots per classroom wipes everybody out. Check out Bath Michigan. 1927, the worst school shooting in US history and not a shot fired. Dun, gee Tennessee.
Harris and klebold where armed like none other ....Klebold had a semi-auto tech 9 that had a 52 round mag, a 32 round mag and a 28 round mag between the 2 they fired 200 round from mostly from the tech 9 and a 9mm carbine
The reality is you don't know what you are talking about. Dylan and Kleibold had semi auto weapons too. If the rifle is the problem, then why hasn't any mass killing with them caused more deaths than Virginia Tech with only 2 handguns?
The ban was in before and didn't work, why do think it will now? Sense the ban expired in 2004 we had a large increase in gun ownership and concealed carry while the crime rate has been going down for years. If we have more guns and more people carrying them and crime is down, then we don't have a gun problem, we have a people problem. Put the blame where it goes.
Automatic weapons have been illegal for 80 years. How do you remove 2 million AR? What would it cost to illegally search every nook and cranny of this nation? The main point is that murder is illegal. If you make AR's illegal it does not remove them from the hands of people that intend to break the law by committing murder. If these nuts figure out to use a sawed off shotguns instead, the carnage would be exponential. Instead of six shots to get through the door, it would be one with five left in the gun. Two shots per classroom and you have an even bigger mess in a lot shorter time. Think. This nonsense debate is distracting from solving the problem. The largest school massacre in US history:1927 Bath Michigan. Not one shot fired. Da, maybe it is schools that are the problem.
A properly written gun safety law won't negate the 2nd amendment and is essential! We must do something to reduce violence, and fighting fear with fear only creates the opportunity for more bloodshed. What is so unrealistic about that viewpoint?
Two problems seem to be the cause over and over. Most mass killing are from people that had mental problems and either got their guns from a failed background or from someone they know.
It isn't what they use, it's the fact they all planned it out and would have done it with whatever they could have. People have to quit being irresponsible with their guns and the background check needs to be better. The background check can be fixed, the irresponsible gun owners seems to be the biggest problem. Can't baby sit them, so some stiff laws need to be made to punish those that allow their guns into the wrong hands and not punish the responsible.
LogicAndReason ... where your logic fails is that, like far too many of your kind, you argue that any gun restrictions are failures unless they are perfect successes. When air pollution devices were first mandated for cars, no one seriously thought that atmospheric pollution would end overnight. Everyone understood it would be a long and gradual process, and it has helped.
Better gun restrictions won't solve every potential murder, but they will make it more difficult to commit murders. There is no denying that, to a potential murderer, the easy availability of guns makes committing murders much easier. Over time, the reduced availability of assault weapons will take their toll on those already in circulation.
To argue that a solution that is not a perfect solution is to argue for no solutions at all. Applied to every aspect of human existence, that argument leaves all of us back in a Stone Age cave. Humans are better than that.
And as a counterpoint it must be horrific to live every day in fear of your fellow human being and needing to possess firearms to protect yourself from perceived enemies both imaginary and real. They have those problems in Syria, Libya, Afghanistan and the USA.
Funny how this pikey got sick after his toxic vaccine. Epistein-Barr may be in his future.
wow... talking about guns again... Piers is milking it for all its worth...
Piers Morgan,
Why he is so rude to any body speaks with very honest opinion, he has very impolite manner and does not give a chance to speak. As TV.talk show or Journalist , very unpleasant to watch "CNN Station" when he is on.
Why? Because he is not an American?
To me, Tony Robbins is a Charlatan Fake. His own CFO told me point blank on a sales call that if I had ever studied any TR products or been to any TR seminar, that neither I nor my company products would be utilized....explaning they consider "All of Tony Robbins clients are LOSERS". I withdrew my travel services offer, left his La Jolla, California posh headquarters in total disgust and still feel that way about him today. If Piers Morgan buys into ole Tony he'll have another sucker. Next.
@Globaleagle: have you ever completed a TR course, if not then you are speaking out of ignorance. If you have then you did not apply what you learned. Why is it that moron's like are always feel the need to give advice on things they have never mastered. 20 years ago I was a single father selling my blood to feed my children. I bought TR's Personal Power and began to master my life. Now I own a Gulfstream 500, houses in Miami, Telluride, and Zermatt, my kids are all masters of what they do as well.
What truly confounds me is when someone I have known since before all the success asks me "How do I achieve what you have?" I respond "start with Tony Robbins" and they come up with some reason why they cannot give up one hour a day to build the life they dream of.
The most concrete proof I can give you that TR works, is there is an online group of currency traders called "Rodehard's Turtle's", guys that I mentor in trading currencies. Before I will mentor an individual, they have to complete Personal Power II, and read the forum. Out of the 100s of people who come to the forum over the years, only a small 1% has done the TR stuff, each one of these people has greater success in trading and life in general than the 99% do.
Next time there is a school shooting do us all a favor and act as a human shield to protect the kids will ya.
powerful testimony. enjoyed reading what you had to say.
Joe, your comment about being a human shield is offensive. Being age 50 and having the desire to be a billionaire does not give you the right to say this. Ask Kayla, she would agree. Think about what you say. And, get ripped like Chris Evans 1st before you advertise that you are in the market for a woman.
Will CNN add the names of these innocent children?
Really. Tony "I can teach you how to lose weight, take control of your life, find love, get rich and achieve happiness through my $500 seminar" is now cashing in on gun violence. Sooner or later, Piers is going to have to figure out how to get ratings instead of having the same old saws on TV–retreads from the 1980s whose own weight loss program didn't work for them! Tony has really ballooned again and can't even hide it with those custom made circus tent suits he wears. Where is the outrage in having this guy on to talk about gun violence. It demeans the issue and commercializes it. Hey Tony, we really don't need your self actualized words of wisdom here. No nuero programming or walking on hot coals can help us with this urgent issue and the need to protect our children. Ridiculous. More absurdity from the minds of Piers and laziness from his staff of bookers.
Tony has ballooned again? I was just at an event he had last week and the guy is in incredible shape. Not to mention he was on stage for more or less 4 straight days and went for 12-15 hours a day, hardly someone that's not in great shape. Actually pretty funny you would say that – obviously you'll say about anything to try and make him look bad.
Let me guess keepemhonest, you bought his stuff, never used any of it, and decided he's a phony and it doesn't work.
it is time to ban CNN and this Awful show. it is not a true real discussion with your overtallking and cutting off the people you have on the show. I sometimes wonder while watching this show why you even invite people on, it you only want to rant your political in the presidents pockets views and never let the others speak. INSTEAD OF BANNING SEMI AUTOMATIC weapons maybe the PEOPLE should speak up and BAN YOU
Why not banning YOU? From making stupid comments. You should – provided you are SP go back to Alaska and hide in the wilderness so we never hear from you again. If you are an impersonator, go and crawl under a rock and stay there. Assault weapons are for law enforcement and military, not for civilian use! Thanks to Piers for speaking up and thank you Mr. President Obama for taking steps in that direction.
It is time for the conservatives to understand that they are totally out of touch with reality. No civilian, not one civilian should be able to purchase and own an assault wepon, those wepons are for law enforcing personnel and military, not for self defense or sport. What does it have to do with being liberal? The liberals have common sense and the conservatives are out of touch.
what makes a liberal a liberal and what makes a conservative a conservative? please explain im confused ...to be a liberal must you believe in no god, gay marriage , be a vegan , no fur , hug trees , ban guns ,abort babies? Do conservatives believe in the exact opposite? what happpens if i believe in all the things u believe in except for one ideal? does that now make me a conservative because u said so? And first off Ar 15 arent assualt rifles ....to be and an assault rifle they must have 3 round burst or automatic settings. and why is it that no not one civillian should have an assualt rifle? then why should police or military have them? If normal citizens shouldnt have them for self defense then why should the police or military have them for self defense ?
You sir have your right to your opinion. Does that mean you are correct in any way, No. We as US Citizens should have the right to own what ever we wish to defend ourselves from not only criminals, but Tyrrany sir. Our government should be afraid of the citizen. You cannot allow your government to have total control over its citizens. That is what our founding fathers were saying in the creation of the 2nd Amendment. Go read it!! Our Government is all about seizing the rights of its citizens. The reason for this is that they as well as we should know that heavy legislation is up and coming. Some really hard decisions in the future regarding many things. Our Government doesn't want its citizens to be able to speak up or rise against. They use these situations as propaganda opportunities to seize these rights. You better wake up. Just because you aren't alert and aware, doesn't mean many of us aren't. All you need to do is read about what is going on around the world, and what our country in involved in and you will see quickly some very disturbing things. Do you know who Patrick Henry was? "Have you read the "Giveme liberty or give me death" speech? Too many Americans have because SHEEP being led to the slaughter. If you would like to be one of those, do so. But some of us aren't to fond of that idea and would like our liberty to remain in tact.
Let's start by address people who simply do not understand anything about guns. You must be educated about guns to even comment on any of this. The problem we have is that everyone involved on the side of "gun control" really knows very little about what they are talking about. Not only must you understand the guns you are talking about, you must understand the people whom enact this type of violence. The "AR15" style weapons only have a menacing look by asthetics. They are no more deadly than any other hunting or protection style devices on the market. Because you put a different buttstock on a weapon, it makes it no more deadly. Because you put a pistol grip on a weapon, it makes it no more deadly. A flash suppressor only directs the gas emitted from the end of the weapon out the sides to lower muzzle flash as to not to blind the operator at low light conditions. Most of the snipers in the Wars that the US has been involved in used bolt action, or semi-auto weapons that are no different than the hunting rifle your dad or grandfather hunted with. There is no way that a ban on "AR15" style weapons are going to lower crime or the kill ratio of a shooter. Lets also make sure that we understand that "AUTOMATIC" weapons are illegal to own for the public for the most part. It is so difficult, expensive, and heavily regulated that anyone who owns one is an arms manufacturer. A weapon in fully automatic for almost anyone would be useless. Not a very desired mode to shoot in unless you are at a range and just want to have some fun.
I am a former US Air Force policeman, and I have a lot of friends who are pro-gun.
Every time I talk to them, they remind me "Guns don't kill people. People kill people." But when I suggest mandatory training for gun owners so that people know how to safely use, maintain, and securely store weapons – my friends shout "The 2nd Amendment shall not be infringed!"
Get real, people. Requiring gun owners to learn how to be safe and responsible is not an infringement on the 2nd Amendment – nor is it a "punishment." It is just plain old common sense.
By showing people how to properly use their weapons and how to keep those weapons safe from children, thieves and mentally unstable family members, we can save lives. And we might even unintentionally prevent a lot of gun accidents while we're at it.
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Iqrit is a Palestinian village on the border with Lebanon in the Western Galilee that was ethnically cleansed in the 1948 war that led to the creation of present day Israel. In 1948, the hilltop village had a population of 616 Palestinian Greek Melkite Catholics. Today, their descendants are mostly scattered around northern Israel, but for the last two and a half years, they have been fighting to return to their village.
The 1948 war, known to Palestinians as the 'Nakba' (Arabic for Catastrophe), saw the expulsion of approximately 90% of the indigenous Palestinian population of present day Israel, roughly 750,000 people. This process of ethnic cleansing also included the obliteration of some 400 Palestinian towns and villages. The refugees all have the legal right to return under United Nations General Assembly Resolution 194.
Iqrit was initially spared demolition, however, and in 1951, the Israeli courts even ruled that the inhabitants could return to their homes. Perhaps fearing that this would set a dangerous precedent for other Palestinian refugees, the Israeli government quickly moved to declare the area a closed military zone. Then, on Christmas Eve of 1951, all of Iqrit's structures, with the exception of the Church, were demolished with landmines and explosives set off by the Israeli military.
Ever since, Iqrit's residents and their descendants have been relentless in their efforts to return home. In 1971 they began burying their dead in the village graveyard once again, and commenced a sit in protest in 1972. Their continued agitation eventually led to the establishment of an Israeli government ministerial commission, which ruled in 1995 that the displaced residents of Iqrit should be allowed to return under certain conditions.
None of these recommendations were ever implemented, however, so in 2013 the people of Iqrit got together and decided to take action. Initially, four youth reoccupied a small building adjoining the church. But now, two and a half years later, around 15 young people whose families are from Iqrit take shifts staying in the village, with at least two of them staying over every night.
Yousef Khayat, whose family hails from Iqrit, grew up in Tarsheeha about 20 minutes away, and works as a nurse in Haifa. For him, re-occupying their village is not only self-serving, it is "for all the refugees who want to return home." He points to the controversial Israeli Nakba Law passed in 2011, which criminalized commemoration of the Palestinian Nakba. "This action helps to pass on the story of our people because we aren't allowed to speak about it anymore," he said.
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What happens when two of the most prominent chip equipment companies in the world merge?
We're about to find out, as Applied Materials (AMAT), the biggest, with a market cap of $19 billion, announced a short while ago it will merge with Japan's Tokyo Electron (8035JP), the third largest, in an all-stock deal valuing the combined entity at $29 billion, which is expected to close in the second half of 2014.
The company is to be incorporated in The Netherlands, with stock listings on both the Nasdaq and the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Applied shareholders will get 1 share of the new company for every share they currently hold, while Tokyo Electron shareholders will get 3.25 shares for each of their shares.
Applied CEO Gary Dickerson, who took over recently from Mike Splinter, will be CEO of the combined companies. Applied's CFO, Bob Halliday, will become CFO of the combined company. Chair and CEO of Tokyo Electron Tetsuro Higashi will be chair of the new company, while Splinter will be one of two vice chairs.
The companies expect ultimately to save $500 million per annum in operating expenses, and will commence a $3 billion share buyback plan a year after the deal closes.
A conference call to discuss the deal got underway at 8 am, Eastern time, and can be listened to on Applied's investor relations Web site.
Applied shares are up 63 cents, or 4%, at $16.62 in pre-market trading, while Tokyo Electron shares rose fractionally in Tokyo trading to close at ¥4,850.
The combined entity will certainly pose a new a different kind of threat to Lam Research (LRCX), an entity with which both have competed for years in areas such as etch.
Lam shares are up 72 cents, or 1.5%, at $50.14 in early trading.
The new entity doesn't yet have a name. Suggestions welcome in the comments section below. Applied Electrons? Tokyo Materials?


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Sun chemical develops alternatives to solvent flexo printing.
Sun Chemical has announced a breakthrough in water-based ink technology for flexographic printing on polythene (PE) film. The company's new approach offers a viable and cost-effective alternative to solvent-based inks, and allows printers to comply with pending European legislation that will affect the industry while printing up to 600 meters per minute.
From October 2007, the Solvent Emissions Directive states that every printing firm that uses more than 15 tons of solvents per year must either invest in incineration units or find alternatives for 75 percent of its solvent-based print colors. In addition, the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive legislates that printing firms using more than 200 tons of solvents per year must be in possession of a specific environmental certificate and must strictly apply procedures according to "best practice techniques."
Sun Chemical's breakthrough is the use of modified amine soluble resins, which crosslink after they transfer from the press to the substrate, making the inks fully water resistant when dry. Each of the inks -known as Barracuda, Piranha and Beluga--has been designed for specific applications.
Erik Segers, corporate product manager liquid inks, Sun Chemical Europe, said, "With the European legislation due to be introduced in October, only two real alternatives exist for printers currently using solvent-based inks for flexo PE printing; they make a significant investment in incinerating equipment, or they find alternative inks and lacquers. With these latest products, we believe we now have a water-based PE ink that not only offers printers comparable quality, but significant cost savings over solvent-based inks.
"Water-based inks are ideal for smaller printing businesses which do not have the capital to invest in the more costly incinerating equipment," Mr. Segers noted. "Additionally, unlike the use of incinerators, water-based inks will not increase printers' carbon emissions, which could be taxed in the future to address concerns about global warming. Early trials suggest the total cost of print could be reduced up to 20 percent by switching from solvent-based to water-based ink. However, this could vary depending on a printer's individual circumstances. The savings would be achieved primarily through the lower cost for emission treatment of the water-based ink.
"Together with our Wetflex electron beam-curing ink and UV-based flexo printing inks, the new water-based inks allow us to support our customers with a range of options that meet the new environmental regulations and help them meet the requirements of the steadily growing PE packaging market."
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On 17 June 2005 the Senate of Agricultural University of Lublin adopted a resolution ( No 21/2005-2006) 'concerning the establishment of the Faculty of Food Sciences and Biotechnology' since 1 July 2005. The Rector professor Zdzisław Targoński authorized professor Barbara Baraniak to organize The Faculty. The Faculty consists of the following units previously functioning as a part of the Faculty of Agriculture:
According to the resolution, the units functioning as a part of the Faculty of Agriculture till 31 December 2005 (the Division of Food Technology and Nutrition, which was closed, the Chair of Chemistry and the Chair of Biochemistry and Food Chemistry) were moved to the Faculty of Food Sciences and Biotechnology.
The time between 1 July 2005 and 31 December 2005 was devoted to organizing the Faculty. At that time an electoral commission, which held the election of electors from groups of employees not being independent academic lecturers as well as the election of Faculty Council representatives was established. The election of student representatives and student electors was held by the student government. The Dean and Vice-Deans of the Faculty of Food and Biotechnology were elected in December. In October 2006 the units moved to the Faculty (except the Chair of Chemistry) were transferred to the newly erected building at 8 Skromna Street. On 1 January 2006 the Faculty started functioning as the sixth Faculty of the Agricultural University of Lublin.
The majority of independent faculty employees became members of the Board established at the Faculty of Agriculture to conduct doctoral defences in food and nutrition technology, as since 25 February 2002 the Faculty has been entitled to grant doctor's degree in the field of food and nutrition. Since then the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Agriculture has granted 19 doctor of agricultural sciences degrees in food technology and nutrition. Currently the Faculty of Food Sciences and Biotechnology is entitled to grant the title. The Central Commission for Academic Degrees and Titles, after consultation with the Council for Higher Education, decided to grant, on 26 June 2006, the right to award the academic degree of doctor of agricultural sciences in the discipline of food and nutrition technology.


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According to our Economists Anton Brender and Florence Pisani, authors of a new book The American Economy: A European View, the United States must change course if it is to arrest economic decline.
The election of Donald Trump revealed the despair felt by a large number of Americans as a result of income stagnation, yet, the book argues, has led to policy departures diametrically opposed to those that are urgently needed. The American Economy: A European View provides a sweeping assessment of more than a century of American economic and political developments, and detailed prescriptions for the shift in political culture that is need if the American dream is to be rescued.
Anton Brender and Florence Pisani are economists at Candriam.
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In recent years it has become clear that technology intermediation is needed to reduce barriers to technology transfer associated with information, management, technology, and financing. Research on technology innovation also highlights the role of intermediaries in the innovation process. They operate between users and suppliers of technology and help to create the links within networks and systems through bridging between institutions, encouraging interaction within the system and assisting with undertaking search, evaluation and dissemination tasks. They ensure that technological know-how is broadly dispersed within the system and can provide a compensating mechanism for weaknesses or "holes" in the system. The high value of technology intermediation is illustrated by many of the case studies presented throughout the Report (see for instance Box TS2).
Examples of technology intermediaries include specialised government agencies, energy-service companies, non-governmental organisations, university liaison departments, regional technology centres, research and technology organisations, electric power utilities, and cross-national networks. Non-governmental organisations in particular are playing a greater role in technology intermediation; for example, there are many cases where technology intermediation by non-governmental organisations played a key role in the success of particular technology transfer efforts for renewable energy.
The key lesson which can be learnt from the literature on technology intermediaries, is the importance of mechanisms in which actions are integrated to make them more effective. Technology transfers are influenced greatly by what have been called national systems of innovation--the institutional and organisational structures which support technological development and innovation. Governments can build or strengthen scientific and technical educational institutions and modify the form or operation of technology networks-the interrelated organisations generating, diffusing, and utilising technologies.
National systems of innovation (NSI) integrate the elements of capacity building, access to information and an enabling environment into a mechanism for EST transfer that adds up to more than the individual components. Subsystems and the quality of interconnections within them can successfully influence technology transfer. NSIs can be enhanced through partnerships sponsored by international consortia. Partnerships would be system oriented, encompass all stages of the transfer process, and ensure the participation of private and public stakeholders, including business, legal, financial and other service providers from developed and developing countries.
NSI activities may include:
NSI offer a new solution to the challenge of technology transfer and offer a cost effective, flexible way of enhancing technology transfer. Governments and multinational organisations should consider developing programmes to support NSI activities, either individually or jointly.
Comprehensive approaches to technology transfer which incorporate many of the elements listed above are beginning to emerge on both a bilateral and multilateral basis. One such activity being conducted on a bilateral basis by the United States is the Technology Cooperation Agreement Pilot Project, known as TCAPP. A similar multilateral approach is being pursued by the Climate Technology Initiative (CTI), an activity undertaken by 23 developed country Parties and the European Commission in support of the UNFCCC. Both approaches utilize a bottom-up, collaborative process under which all relevant stakeholders are engaged to jointly determine the technology selection/practices and implementation path consistent with that country's/region's sustainable development goals for one or more sectors. These approaches require a mutual commitment to explore actions which focus on achieving climate and development benefits to the host country, with active participation of relevant government, non-government, community, and industry groups. Since the goal is to translate sectoral needs into functioning projects, consideration is given to how the projects might be best structured to encourage private sector investment, including the need for regulatory or other change within the country to foster an enabling environment.
In 1997, the U.S. Government launched the Technology Co-operation Agreement Pilot Project (TCAPP) to provide a model for a collaborative approach to foster technology co-operation for climate change mitigation technologies. Under TCAPP, the Governments of Brazil, China, Kazakhstan, Mexico, and the Philippines are currently working with the private sector and bilateral and international donor organisations to attract private investment in clean energy technologies in their countries. Many other donor initiatives have also adopted similar collaborative approaches between country officials, businesses, and donors in fostering private investment. However, TCAPP is one of the few initiatives that has engaged climate change officials in this collaborative process to lead to actions that address both development needs and climate change goals.
TCAPP has two basic phases of activities. In the first phase, the participating countries have developed technology co-operation frameworks that define their climate change technology co-operation priorities and the actions necessary to attract private investment in these priorities. These actions include efforts aimed at capturing immediate investment opportunities (e.g. issuance of investment solicitations, investment financing, business matchmaking and capacity building, etc.) and longer-term efforts to remove market barriers. In the second phase, TCAPP assists the country teams in securing the private sector, in-country, and donor participation and support necessary to successfully implement these actions. This second phase of activities includes two major types of activities:
(1) Attracting direct private investment in immediate market opportunities. This includes helping the countries develop and issue investment solicitations for large-scale opportunities and business matchmaking and financing activities. TCAPP has established an international business network to help guide the design and implementation of these activities.
(2) Securing support for actions to address market barriers. These actions range from business capacity building to policy reform. This includes development of domestic implementation plans for these actions and securing necessary donor support to assist with implementation of these plans. TCAPP assists the countries in preparing implementation plans and donor proposals and in matching country needs with donor programmes.
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S. O. B. This internal plug-in 2″*2″ PCBoard with a 16K EPROM and two ASICs, allows you to replace GROMs 0 & 1 in your TI console with OPA's own fully licensed operating system featuring among other things: > 100% compatible with 99/4A operating system, and expanded on from the original licensed source files from TEXAS INSTRUMENTS themselves. > Updated to be compatible with all existing and future V9938/58 devices including of course our own O.P.A.'s TIM (TI-IMAGE-MAKER). > TRUE LOWER-CASE character set added to all your existing modules and programs.[Read More...]
R.A.M.B.O. Horizon upgrade kit RAMBO is a software & hardware package specially designed for HORIZON ramdisks in your TI99/4A expansion box. The standard Horizon is designed mainly to be a ramdisk, with >4000 based RAM (TI99 DSR space), a 6K DSR for ROS_8, & 2K RAM pages to allow easy reading & writing of sectors. This is fine for ramdisk operations, but using the Horizon memory for other applications was found by many software developers including OPA to be too difficult. But now, OPA in co-operation with BUD MILLS SERVICES has broken this barrier in the Horizon world by designing[Read More...]
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Makes those brain busting puzzles containing up to 60 words in any of eight directions. Displays and prints both the answer and puzzle. Input your own words. Or use the 12,000+ dictionary. This is another unique 100% Assembly program produced back in years '91 to '93 and written by the 9T9 Assembly SIG which was part of the 9T9 Users Group, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and in which O.P.A. was lead teacher in helping members learn, from the ground up, powerful and correct programming techniques for the TI in both ASSEMBLY and GPL.[Read More...]
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Perfect for BINGO, your TI calls out the numbers, prints the cards, and checks BINGOs. Automatic or manual operation Complete with SPEECH and graphics This is one of first programs produced back in April '91 and written by the 9T9 Assembly SIG which was part of the 9T9 Users Group, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and in which O.P.A. was lead teacher in helping members learn, from the ground up, powerful and correct programming techniques for the TI in both ASSEMBLY and GPL.[Read More...]
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SONAX annual turnover increased to 115 million Euros
In 2017 the SONAX annual turnover has increased by 11 percent as against the previous year "and with that has in the last financial year had a turnover of around 115 million Euros." "That we were able to achieve further growth in 2017 after the very successful previous year is very gratifying. Strong growth impulses are still coming within all our business domains – domestically as well as internationally", declares Manfred Hoffmann, owner of the Hoffmann group of companies and Managing Director of the SONAX GmbH. "This outstanding success is, in addition to the continuous splendid development in the European markets, attributable above all, to a dynamic growth in Asia, South America and the USA. We have developed new markets, opened up new target groups and gained many new customers.
In the domestic sector too, we were able to increase overall turnover for the third year in succession by more than ten percent, although the market for DIY car care products as a whole, has hardly grown at all compared with the previous year. What has made a positive impact here, is that we have been able to position a series of interesting new products onto the market", says Manfred Hoffmann. The cleaning and care products for use in car wash installations, for example, as well as the wide assortment for professional vehicle valeting, have benefited from this. But we were also able to make gains with customized solutions for industrial and artisanal companies – for example with a customized programme for agricultural enterprises.
Daniel Ott, Head of Marketing and Sales: "Customer proximity is a further success factor: In 2017, SONAX teams were in the field at around 100 trade fairs, shows and events – in many cases jointly with our trading partners, to whom we wish to express our particular thanks. We shall continue to pursue this approach and accelerate activities at all levels, so that our partners can profit more than ever from the high demand for our products. In 2018 we shall be investing in comprehensive marketing activities with high reach media to approach existing and new customers.
This keeps all the relevant target groups in focus: "By appealing to younger customers and those interested in motorsports, we shall continue to benefit from cooperation with prominent brand ambassadors such as TV "HP Profi" J.P. Kraemer as well as internet star and drift icon Ken Block. And as partner of the Austrian Skiing Association we have been highly present in this season's winter sport media coverage. Further Sponsoring Partnerships, not only in motorsports, will ensure a great deal of attention in 2018, it's going to be be very exciting."


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When women above 35 years of age are unable to conceive for six consecutive months and women below this age are unable to achieve pregnancy after twelve months of sexual intercourse without contraception, there is a high possibility of infertility. Testicular biopsy centres in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad estimate that the women of reproductive age have difficulty in getting pregnant due to indefinite reasons and the cases are on an increase. Infertility in women can be due to adrenal gland disorders, age-related issues, benign pituitary tumors, ovulation problems, irregular or absent periods and continuous undefined miscarriages. In men, infertility can occur due to low or no sperm count, varicocele, retrograde ejaculation, the absence of sperms in the ejaculation, environmental and other factors. In case of diagnosing male infertility, a testicular biopsy is performed at the testicular biopsy centres in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad to ascertain the cause of male infertility or presence of any cancerous tumors in the testicles.
Testicular Biopsy is a surgical process performed to take a piece or sample of tissue from the testicles. The tissue sample, is then, examined under a microscope in the laboratories in Testicular Biopsy centres in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad. Testicular biopsy or aspiration is usually offered in the cases of obstructive azoospermia. In obstructive azoospermia, usually, sperms are retrieved either through aspiration or through a detailed biopsy. These sperms are then used for In Vitro Fertilization or Intrauterine Insemination injection. Typically, in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), the testicular biopsy is indicated for males having obstructive azoospermia. These same patients have a normal level of follicle stimulating hormone. Testicular biopsy is performed under sedation and local anesthesia. Local anesthetic infiltration is given over the scrotal skin and along the vas deferens. The healthier testicle is incised and then using cutting current in electrocautery, further incisions are made to open up the layers of the dartos muscle. The incision is then widened using blunt section with art forceps to expose the tunical layers, which surrounds the testes. In this case, a small incision is then made over the testicular region to expose the seminiferous tubules, which pop out. They are then liberated from the surface of the testes and sent under medium containing herpes for further examination under the microscope to check out viable sperms. A further enhancement to this procedure is to perform microscopic testicular extraction, which is typically done when the FSH levels are at borderline, wherein only some seminiferous tubules are healthy and other tubules could be unhealthy with no sperm production. The seminiferous tubules, which are extracted using this method, can be used immediately in order to perform either ICSI, IMSI or they can be washed and vitrified for use whenever indicated. The incised testicle is then closed. The dartos muscle can be closed using in to in sutures. Then after simple bandage dressing, the patient can be discharged on the same day. The patient is prescribed to an oral course of antibiotics and asked to avoid heavy activities for the next one week.
Two different types of testicular biopsy are:
A testicular biopsy is usually performed to ascertain the cause of male infertility, wherein a semen sample analysis shows the presence of abnormal sperms. A testicular biopsy is also used for fertilizing an egg. Before performing the testicular biopsy procedure, the fertility specialists at testicular biopsy centres in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad perform some blood work; they ask the patient about his medical history and conduct semen analysis.
Semen analysis is conducted to check for the quantity and quality of the sperms. The initial semen sample is generally obtained by masturbation. Semen analysis can be performed to identify the following problems:
Testicular biopsy is usually performed in the cases where men have unexplained infertility and azoospermia (absence of sperm). It is done to ascertain obstructive azoospermia in men who have normal size testes and normal reproductive hormones. Testicular biopsy is also performed in men having risk factors for testicular malignancy. It also ascertains the cause and location of a lump in the testicles. The procedure can also be performed to extract sperm in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) procedures such as In Vitro Fertilization, Intrauterine Insemination injection treatments, and ICSI. In some cases, a testicular biopsy is also performed to determine testicular cancer. In this case, it is examined whether the lump present in the testicles is cancerous or non-cancerous. The entire testicle is removed if the test detects cancer. Other reasons for the testicular biopsy can be patients with certain types of pelvic or testicular surgery and bone marrow therapy.
A testicular biopsy is an outpatient procedure. The procedure can be performed at the testicular biopsy centres in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad or a hospital. The procedure typically lasts about 15 to 20 minutes. It is performed by the fertility doctor or a trained health professional. The patient is offered a sedative before the test. In some cases, doctors at the testicular biopsy centres in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad prefer to use general anesthesia instead. With either medication, the biopsy procedure remains the same. A testicular biopsy is an outpatient procedure, which generally lasts for a day. The procedure is performed at the testicular biopsy centres in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad at Urology department. In the case of general anesthetics, the patient is asked to come to the hospital few hours before the procedure. An injection is given for the anesthetic drugs to numb the area. In some cases, local anesthetics are also given under the skin into the scrotal area in which the patient is awake but cannot feel any pain. The area around the scrotum is shaved and cleaned with antiseptic. The patient might feel a sting a little bit but for a shorter time. In the case of percutaneous biopsy, some pressure but not pain can be felt at the time when the syringe is entered into the testicles and the biopsy is taken. While in an open biopsy, a tiny incision is made into the skin, which is closed with dissolve-able stitches post procedure. The time taken for the procedures ranges between 15-20 minutes and can last up to two hours based on the types of biopsy.
Testicular biopsy is also performed to diagnose testicular cancer in rare cases. The testicles are examined for lumps or swelling. Blood work is done to test for certain proteins, also called tumor markers in the blood. These can be used to diagnose testicular cancer. The next step in the process is of ultrasound monitoring to look inside testicles. The presence of shadows in the normal testicles appeared on the ultrasound usually indicate the presence of testicular cancer. The ultrasound can also be performed to measure blood flow to the testicles, as blood flow is usually increased in the area of cancer. The experienced radiologists at the testicular biopsy centres in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad understand the anxiety of what infertility feels like and deal with their patients with utmost compassion and care. If the ultrasound and blood test concludes positive results for testicular cancer tumor markers, the patient is referred to a cancer specialist called an oncologist. You can visit elacancer.com to find the best Oncologists who deal with testicular cancer. An oncologist performs a surgery to remove tumor.
Normal results of the testicular biopsy are in the case where sperm development appears normal and no cancerous cells are found. Abnormal results can be an indication of a problem with spermatozoa or hormonal imbalance. If sperm development appears normal in the testicle and semen analysis shows absence or less number of sperms, there can be a blockage in tube through which sperm travel from the testes to the urethra. This blockage is repairable with surgical procedures.
Risks of Testicular Biopsy
Although with the advancement of modern medical technologies, the risk factors associated with testicular biopsy have reduced, the patient should be guided about the side effects or risks of testicular biopsy before undergoing the procedure. The procedure usually does not have any lasting impact on the fertility status of the patient. However, there are chances of having bleeding or infection post procedure. You can contact ovohealth.com or can visit the testicular biopsy centres in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad if you notice the following symptoms:
The patient is advised to wear an athletic supporter for several days after the biopsy. In most cases, the patients are advised to avoid sexual activity for one to two weeks. To lessen the impact of swelling and discomfort, a cold pack is advised to be used on the first day of the procedure. Aspirin and other medicines containing aspirin are asked to be avoided for the first week post procedure. To know more about the aftercare of testicular biopsy, you can contact ovohealth.com.
Testicular biopsy cost in India is comparatively much more economical than the first world countries. The cost may vary from one testicular biopsy centre in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad to another. There are various factors that affect the cost of testicular biopsy in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad. The factors that affect the cost can be the location of the testicular biopsy centre in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad, an infrastructure of the centre, expertise and qualifications of the doctors at testicular biopsy centres in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad and testicular biopsy success rates in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad. To know more about the cost of testicular biopsy in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad, you can visit ovohealth.com to get the accurate information about testicular biopsy cost in Bai Ka Bagh, Allahabad.
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Whatever the reason, the upshot is that we have no small Surface tablet. This leaves Windows users who want a smaller device a few different options: they can pick something from one of Microsoft's OEM partners, like the generally solid Lenovo Thinkpad 8 or Dell Venue 8 Pro. But those tablets don't have the third-party app ecosystems that iOS and Android sport, and the benefit of the Windows desktop on a computer with such a small display is dubious at best.
If you want a small-screened tablet with robust third-party application ecosystem, a touch-enabled version of Office, and the ability to connect to and use most of Microsoft's services, your way forward is clear: you should get an iPad mini.
Building the "Microsoft iPad"
I'm really not trying to troll you. Paul Thurrott's Supersite for Windows recently published a partial list of Microsoft apps available for the iPad—Microsoft has been releasing iOS apps one or two at a time for a while now, and the sum total of applications available is pretty impressive. That list includes clients for Lync, Microsoft's video conferencing and chat client for enterprises; the Microsoft Remote Desktop app that allows you to connect to your PC remotely; apps for the OneDrive cloud storage service; Xbox SmartGlass apps for both the Xbox 360 and Xbox One; and basic versions of the most important Microsoft Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Outlook (sort of).
That list is by no means complete, and once you've signed into one of those applications with a Microsoft account (whether personal or institutional), you'll be signed into most of the others. Like Google before it, Microsoft has now released enough applications for the iPad that you can download them all to make what is essentially a Microsoft iPad.The presence of Office is especially advantageous. Even Windows RT tablets don't have full, touch-enabled versions of Office yet, and the Android release is still some way off. As we noted in our mini-review of Office for iPad, these apps can't do all of the same things as the full Windows Office applications (or the versions that come with Windows RT), but they offer full OneDrive integration and excellent compatibility with any documents created using the desktop versions. You're more likely to tweak an existing document on your iPad than to create a new one from scratch, and the iOS versions' capabilities are well-suited to that kind of use.
There are some Surface hardware features that you don't get with the iPad mini—there's no active digitizer, though Microsoft doesn't include this on the ARM-based Surface 2 anyway. And you don't get any kind of kickstand or keyboard cover, though rumors suggest that the Surface Mini would have relied on a case for its kickstand, and a wide variety of third-party keyboard cases are already available for both the full-size iPad and the iPad mini (Logitech usually turns out well-reviewed products in these categories).
Windows 8.1 and RT also admittedly integrate more seamlessly into Microsoft's ecosystem, even if most of the applications are available on the iPad at this point. OneDrive storage and other Microsoft services can dig deeper into the operating system, making them a bit more convenient and easier to access and use. The touch version of Office for Windows, once it's here, will probably have features that Office for iPad lacks. Windows RT can be managed more easily by existing Active Directory systems in businesses (though at this point, if you care that much about managing your devices and you don't have some kind of iOS-compatible mobile device management service running, you need to reconsider your choices).
For now, the iPad mini is already here. It already has plenty of support from companies like Google (which, for the record, has been terrible about supporting Microsoft's phones and tablets beyond basic Web apps). And Microsoft's newfound willingness to make its best software available on competitors' platforms means that even if a Surface Mini comes out, you'll still be able to do many of the same Microsoft-related things on Apple's tablet.


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Herman Cain Is Indestructible
It's a frustrating day for pundits! The political world just wants to see Herman Cain's rapid, painful demise, right now, so we can get on with the business of a "Gingrich surge," which can then be brought to its own rapid, painful demise, leading us to the eventual acceptance of Mitt Romney.
It's probably safe to throw a modest "Perry bump" somewhere in that denouement, too, just because he has lots of money. And maybe a few more people will like Rick Santorum at some point. Ugh.
The point is: These Republican voters are really slowing down the pace of this scripted narrative with their insistence on liking Herman Cain. Why are they being so selfish? Just look at these latest figures. Folks have been trying really hard to point out that Herman Cain knows nothing and is incompetent, and have even thrown in several sexual harassment allegations as a bonus, and yet the damnable Republicans still won't let go of the guy:
Businessman Herman Cain and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney are running nearly even atop the field of 2012 GOP presidential hopefuls, a new Washington Post-ABC News poll shows, with most Republicans dismissing the harassment allegations that over the past week have roiled Cain's campaign.
Seven in 10 Republicans say reports that Cain made unwanted advances toward two employees when he was head of the National Restaurant Association in the 1990s - allegations which have been stiffly rebutted by Cain's campaign - do not matter when it comes to picking a candidate.
Wanna play hardball, Republican voters? Here's the ultimatum: The Beltway Media is going to start writing the "Gingrich surge" chapter in 10 days, whether you're there for it or not. What do you think this is all about, anyway? You? The things you want? Grow up and let the media figure this out for you! It's the very definition of "democracy." Ten days.
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LAST UPDATED: May 8th, 2015
In Part 1 of this 2 Part series, we discussed the importance of choosing a quality pro-shop when making a new bow purchase or when simply adding upgrades to your current rig. There is no denying the "networking" value of an archery pro-shop, not to mention the fact that finding a good one can drastically shorten your learning curve. However, as I alluded to in last month's article, finding one can sometimes be difficult. When searching for a quality pro-shop, be mindful of the presence or absence of the following traits:
Good pro-shop's not only help speed up the learning process for those who are new to archery, they also help veterans make sound decisions in equipment, shooting form, and everything else "archery" related.
Additional Clues
Years in business –- Consider how many years the potential shop of interest has been in business before making a commitment. Undoubtedly, a pro-shop that is brand new is perfectly capable of providing quality service. Nonetheless, don't assume that to be the truth merely because the sign on the front door says so. On the other hand, some businesses may not provide the best service, even though they have been around for quite some time.
Variety — Some say it is the spice of life. To an archer searching for a good place to take his equipment, it is a symbol of foundation. Simply put, oftentimes a good pro-shop, one that is committed to the happiness of the customer, will not only carry a wide variety of bows, and accessories, but will generally have the necessary equipment on hand to "test-drive" products of interest.
Word Of Mouth — When all else fails, hopefully you will know someone whom you can trust enough to point you in the right direction. If you happen to know an individual that takes their bowhunting and archery seriously, odds are good that he/she has already waded through the quagmire of imposter "pro-shops" and can quickly and easily tell you exactly where to start; or quite simply….whom to avoid.
Take a good, hard look at your pro-shop of interest and listen to what others are saying and you will most likely know if it is worth walking through the front door or not.
Sign of The Times
We live in a society that demands a quick turnaround. We order food, and we want it in no more than a few minutes; often less. If the wait is much longer, we become irritated. It seems that this attitude has found its way into the world of purchasing archery equipment. The trend these days seems to be to purchase a bow quickly from somewhere other than the pro-shop, thus saving a small amount of money, then, going into the pro-shop to have it set-up. Now, don't get me wrong, I am all for trying to save money whenever I can, but to me, this isn't the way to do it.
In today's tough economic times it is understandable to look for ways to save a little money. However, in the long run, pro-shops will not only save you time and money sifting through faulty equipment, most shop owners "reward" their loyal customers in many ways you can't put a price tag on.
Take my brother for example. Recently, he was in the market for a completely new bow setup. Devoting an entire afternoon to test shooting each model of interest, he easily narrowed the field down to one. Being the type who always looks for "a deal", he quickly went online to compare prices with the pro-shop. After a little searching, he was able to find a source that would perhaps save him just enough money to buy a dozen, high quality carbon arrows. When he asked me what I thought he should do, I promptly suggested he forget about the money he thought he was going to save and give his business to the local shop owner. Why? Because, in the long run, he would gain more than the small monetary sum dangling in front of him.
After a little self-conflict, and despite the fact that the shop owner told him he could not match the prices he had found elsewhere, he chose the pro-shop—-lucky for him. A few weeks after receiving his bow and getting it properly set up it was accidentally dry-fired. As a result, the string and cam both were ruined. Upon returning to the shop, expecting some lengthy downtime, he was pleasantly surprised when the owner informed him that he had a brand new cam on the shelf and would happily replace his damaged one. The bigger surprise came when he tallied up the price. Zero, zip, zilch!
When something bad happens, and your hunt or your season is in jeopardy, it is nice to know you have a resource that can get things fixed and get you back in the field as quickly as possible. How much is that worth to you?
Apparently, the owner had acquired the part for the same price through an arrangement with the company and decided it was only fair to pass along the savings to his customers. My guess is he now has a customer for life. Sure, it is easy and tempting to sniff out a deal and save a little cash, and I'm not saying one shouldn't participate in such transactions. What I am saying, is make sure the money you are potentially saving is really worth it in the long run. Remember, sometimes the most important part of the deal has little to do with dollar signs.
In an ideal world, everyone who picked up a bow would have the technical know-how to perform any and every type of procedure necessary to insure optimal bow performance. However, you and I both know that isn't the case. For the individuals just getting started in this wonderful sport or the guys who would rather let someone else handle "the technical stuff"—-there is hope. It is called "The Pro-Shop." Many establishments carry the name, but only a few actually fit the description. Hopefully, by now, you can recognize which ones are which.


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The Story of Bottled Water, released on March 22, 2010 (World Water Day) employs the Story of Stuff style to tell the story of manufactured demand—how you get Americans to buy more than half a billion bottles of water every week when it already flows from the tap.
Over five minutes, the film explores the bottled water industry's attacks on tap water and its use of seductive, environmental-themed advertising to cover up the mountains of plastic waste it produces.
The film concludes with a call to take back the tap, not only by making a personal commitment to avoid bottled water, but by supporting investments in clean, available tap water for all.
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The HLCM's human resources management agenda has, as its overarching goal, the continued development of the international civil service as an independent, neutral, highly skilled and engaged resource to meet the ever-changing requirements of the international community.
A key expected outcome of this endeavour is a strengthened leadership and managerial culture and organizational environment that recognize good performance, strengthen linkage to career development, and sanction poor performance. In this connection, as many organizations are striving to adjust their internal mobility policies in support of skill and career development, achieving true inter-agency mobility – including through practical means such as bilateral or multilateral exchanges from job pools – is a strategic objective in which HLCM has chosen to engage.
The fundamental challenge of an HR management reform agenda is to determine how best to attract, retain, and promote the talent necessary to deliver the broad spectrum of programmatic activity in the multitude of geographic locations where the UN system operates.
The most immediate means to pursue this goal is by engaging in a constructive dialogue with the ICSC in the context of its review of the Conditions of Service for UN system staff, and aim to develop a proposal for a competitive and simplified compensation package that enables organizations to attract and retain staff of the highest calibre and reduce transaction costs, relying on scientific evidence from systematic data gathering and monitoring on relevant trends.


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Spoiler alert: If you don't want to see how last weekend's Petit Le Mans turned out in all of its madcap, high-speed glory, look away! Don't even go near a car blog! We suggest you turn off the computer and take up knitting.
It was another weekend of top-dollar endurance racing down at Road Atlanta, with perfect weather, blaring race engines, and a lot of hard racing. The Peugeot team came out on top, bringing each of its cars home after a long contest with the Audi R18s.
Those Audis never finished the race; the number 1 car crashed with a Peugeot and the number 2 car succumbed to collision-related damages sustained early in the race. In the end it was the number 8 Peugeot that took overall victory, followed by the number 10 car, then the 007 AMR/Lola Aston Martin.
In the GT category, the number 51 Ferrari won out over the evergreen number 45 Flying Lizard Porsche and the number 55 BMW.
Don't forget to watch the grand finale of these grueling thousand miles.
With all this talk of the greatest American race cars of all time, it's awesome to see absolutely classic endurance racing pounding away here on US soil. So while you wait until next year to get another fix of Georgia thunder, check out our galleries, shot by friends of Jalopnik J.F. Musial, Elan Newman, and Brandon Fierro.
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Zivity, the much-ballyhooed site where you can buy pictures from amateur models, is stripping itself of most assets and employees. Appropriate, in a way, but if amateur moviemaking and journalism can work, why not user-generated porn? Some clues:
Zivity made several big mistakes:
- No hardcore: Zivity clung to artistic pretensions, screening pictures for "tastefulness," "respect," and "promoting female beauty." Which is morally commendable, but proved disastrous from a business perspective; free tasteful nude pictures are chock a block on the internet; as even Arianna Huffington knows, people only pay for the fetish stuff.
- Suicide Girls: As Fleshbot noted when Zivity launched (NSFW link), amateur-y SuicideGirls.com already had a large online adult community when Zivity entered the fray. Suicide Girls also had a large user base of people interested in amateur, or at least amateur-looking, porn.
- It cost money: Really good amateur content has proven it can attract readers; really good professional content can make people pay. Zivity tried to combine amateur content with a $10/month subscription model — before it even had any breakout hits.
One thing you can't blame for Zivity's crumble: Brain-dead, sexually repressed male patriarchy. The site was started by Cyan Banister, a seasoned tech exec and sysadmin — and one of her site's first models (see picture at top). And its early investors included none another than Peter Thiel, Silicon Valley's most prominent gay venture capitalist.
Thiel has said there are "only a handful" of companies "truly innovating" in tech today; perhaps he can show Zivity how to unlock its inhibitions and push the envelope while there's still a little time left for the vastly reduced site.