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Lot codes for Corsair products can generally be found in the follow locations. For more specific information, please view the Corsair knowledge base Lot Code article for a particular product series.
Headsets: The code is located on the earcup's arm.
Speakers: The code is located on the back of the subwoofer.
Case: The code is located on the back panel.
Cooling: The code is located on the radiator.
Flash: The code is located on the unit's packaging, near UPC barcode.
SSD: The code is located on the label on top of the SSD.
Mice: The code is located on the label taped next to the USB connector.
Keyboard: The code is located on the packaging near the UPC barcode.
Memory: The code is on the memory module's label.
PSU: The code is on the PSU label, next to the serial number.
Much has been written about overprovisioning and its implementation on SSDs. In short, overprovisioning, or OP, is a portion of storage space on an SSD that is reserved for use only by the SSD controller. The three most common uses for this space are wear leveling, the replacement of bad blocks, and read-modify-writes. Overprovisioning serves to help increase both the longevity and performance of SSDs and it is a very common practice among SSD manufacturers.
However, some users would like to be able to buy their SSDs without the built in overprovisioning and make the decision to OP, or not to OP for themselves. They prefer the flexibility of deciding for themselves when to OP and how much space to use based on their specific needs. Corsair has announced and is now offering SSDs without this overprovisioned space.
Corsair SSDs with overprovisioning space typically have used 7% of the total SSD storage capacity. This means that users now have a choice with these new drives to use them with or without overprovisioning. Users can manually overprovision the drives if they wish or, they can leave them at their full capacity with no overprovisioning and enjoy the extra space.
For users of 256GB SSDs, this means they can have an extra 16GB of storage capacity on their drive over the equivalent 240GB overprovisioned SSD. Of course, RAID users will benefit even more as the number of drives is increased.
In reading some of that aforementioned information about overprovisioning, I've found a great deal of very useful information over at Anandtech. Here's a diagram from one of Anand's SSD articles highlighting how overprovisioning works.
Our initial offerings in the non-OP drive arena are in the Force Series GS and the Neutron Series with more to come. For more information on our SSD lineup, please visit our Corsair website SSD page.
To OP, or not to OP. That is the question. Whether tis nobler to the PC performance...
Corsair proudly brings you the Corsair SSD Toolbox. This helpful utility provides users with several powerful and useful tools for use withCorsair SSDs. Let's take a look. Download the Corsair SSD Toolbox HERE.
The Corsair SSD Toolbox will run on:
We have provided a detailed help file which can be accessed by clicking on the question mark symbol shown here circled in red on the upper left side of the screen. This help file gives detailed information on each function of the SSD toolbox. Clicking the question mark will open the help file in a browser. Your main screen at launch shows the drive information of single drives attached to the system. Other drives will appear in the drive information window but core functionality is restricted to authorized Corsair SSDs. RAID volumes will not be seen as single drives as the tool cannot address them individually. The "i" symbol will show you the toolbox version number and license agreement. The circular arrows will refresh the tool. Individual drive information is shown in the center of the main window. When your SSD controller is in AHCI mode, you can update your SSD firmware from this page using the button circled in red below. The firmware update requires AHCI mode. AMD/nVidia chipset systems may require different storage drivers for proper operation. USB connected SSD drives must use SAT-capable cables/enclosures that support ATA/SAT-pass-through.
After you select firmware update the tool will scan your drive and check for firmware updates. If there is an update available, the dialogue will prompt you to update the firmware or cancel the operation.
Note: Firmware updates can only be executed when the SSD controller is in AHCI mode. Firmware updating via this toolbox is enabled for The Corsair Series Force 3, Force Series GT, Force Series GS, Neutron Series, and Neutron Series GTX SSDs. Earlier and EOL Corsair drives with firmware updates can be updated manually using the tools supplied on our website. The next screen will prompt you to backup your data before updating your firmware. The updates are intended to be non-destructive but we strongly encourage users to back up any critical data before performance a firmware update. If you wish to continue, press Apply. Once your drive is updated, close the toolbox window using the close button.
Note: Corsair recommends that users update their OS drive as attached storage when possible. Some systems will require the SSD to be disconnected briefly before the new firmware version will appear in the Drive Information window.
Additional functions can be activated with the column of buttons down the left side of the toolbox. Corsair is now producing SSDs that do not have factory overprovisioning. For users that desire to manually overprovision their drives, we have provided a function for this. Overprovisioning your drive can contribute to maintaining better performance and adding longevity to your SSD. Users desiring to monitor the S.M.A.R.T status on their drives can do so using the S.M.A.R.T. button. Find more details on Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology here. We have a disk cloning feature under development. At the time of this article, this feature is not complete but it is expected along very soon. For now as you can see, it's under construction. This feature will allow users to easily clone to and from their Corsair SSDs. Users have asked for a feature to allow them to manually send a TRIM command to their drives and to also schedule a TRIM operation so that they can optimize their SSD's performance. SSD users also occasionally have need to perform a secure erase operation. The tool allows for this in one easy step. The Corsair SSD Toolbox is extremely useful and versatile. We're confident that our customers will find it very useful and see it as an added value to a superb Corsair SSD.
How do I make a warranty claim?
Prior to submitting your warranty claim, we recommend checking the Corsair knowledge base at http://corsair.com first, where you can find answers to commonly-asked questions. You can also receive troubleshooting assistance by clicking Ask a Question or proceed with product replacement by clicking Request an RMA.
Valid warranty claims should be processed through the retailer where the item was purchased during the first thirty (30) days after purchase. This period may vary depending on where you purchased your product; please verify the return policy with the retailer where you purchased your product. Any warranty claims that cannot be processed through your original point our purchased should be submitted to Corsair at http://corsair.com.
What are Corsair?s replacement options? Corsair offers the following Warranty fulfillment options: Standard Replacement ? Through Corsair?s Standard Replacement process, Corsair will issue an approved RMA number for the return and replacement of your defective product(s). Our Standard Replacement processing time from receipt of your product(s) to the replacement product(s) shipment is 1-3 business days plus transit time. Express Replacement ? At Corsair, we understand the need to be up and running at all times! To minimize down time, we offer an Express Replacement RMA process. Through this process Corsair will ship your replacement product(s) prior to receiving your defective product(s). This process requires a valid Credit Card where a holding fee will be applied for the cost of the product until the returning product(s) are received by Corsair. To avoid being fully charged for the Express Replacement product(s), the defective product(s) must be received by Corsair within 15 business days from the date your Express Replacement order is shipped. Accessory Product Request ? Experiencing a problem with a Corsair Component Product? Many of Corsair products have easy to install replacement accessories which will resolve the issue and prevent the need to return the entire product for replacement Where do I ship my items? Corsair operates multiple RMA receiving locations worldwide. Your RMA confirmation will specify the specific return address you must use when sending your RMA package. This will be your standard return location and should not be changed without prior approval from Corsair. Any packages received at an unauthorized location may be refused and returned to the sender at the sender?s expense. For your reference, here are the addresses for all Corsair RMA receiving locations:
US (US, Canada & Latin America): Corsair Memory, Inc. Attn: RMA Department 2252 W. Winton Avenue Hayward, California 94545 Europe: Corsair B.V. Veluwezoom 50, 1327 AH, Almere, The Netherlands Asia: (Memory Product Returns) Corsair Memory, Ltd Attn: RMA Department 5F-1, No. 5 Hangsuang Road Dayuan, Taoyuan County 33747, Taiwan Asia: (Components (Case/Audio/Cooling) Corsair Inc. Attn: RMA Department Unit B &C , 13th Floor, Tai Sang Container and Godown Centre 2-10 Cheung Fai Road, Tsing Yi, NT Hong Kong


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TechNavio forecasts The Global e-Beam Wafer Inspection System Market 2014-2018 with a CAGR of 25.9 percent for the period 2013–2018. Several driving factors and trends will contribute to this growth-all of which will be outlined with detail in this report.
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More specific breakdown of the market share for the following countries:
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Market Shares and SWOT Analysis for these vendors:
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• ASML Holding N.V.
• Hermes Microvision Inc.
• Hitachi High-Tech Corp.
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01. Executive Summary
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03.1 Market Overview
03.2 Product Offerings
04. Market Research Methodology
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04.2 Research Methodology
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06.3 Market Size and Forecast by Volume
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07.1 Global e-Beam Wafer Inspection System Market by Geographical Segmentation 2013-2018
08. Key Leading Countries
08.1 Taiwan
08.2 South Korea
09. Buying Criteria
10. Market Growth Drivers
11. Drivers and their Impact
12. Market Challenges
13. Impact of Drivers and Challenges
14. Market Trends
15. Trends and their Impact
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16.3 Other Prominent Vendors
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17.1.1 Business Overview
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17.1.3 Key Information
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17.2.1 Business Overview
17.2.2 Business Segmentation
17.2.3 Key Information
17.2.4 SWOT Analysis
17.3 Hermes Microvision Inc.
17.3.1 Business Overview
17.3.2 Business Segmentation
17.3.3 Key Information
17.3.4 SWOT Analysis
17.4 Hitachi High-Technologies Corp.
17.4.1 Business Overview
17.4.2 Business Segmentation
17.4.3 Key Information
17.4.4 SWOT Analysis
17.5 KLA-Tencor Corp.
17.5.1 Business Overview
17.5.2 Business Segmentation
17.5.3 Key Information
17.5.4 SWOT Analysis
17.6 Lam Research Corp.
17.6.1 Business Overview
17.6.2 Business Segmentation
17.6.3 Key Information
17.6.4 SWOT Analysis
18. Other Reports in this Series
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Market Research Methodology
Exhibit 2: Semiconductor Industry Value Chain
Exhibit 3: E-beam Wafer Inspection Process Chart
Exhibit 4: Global e-Beam Wafer Inspection System Market 2013-2018 (US$ million)
Exhibit 5: Global e-Beam Wafer Inspection System Market 2013-2018 (Units)
Exhibit 6: Global e-Beam Wafer Inspection System Market by Geographical Segmentation 2013-2018
Exhibit 7: Penetration of e-Beam Wafer Inspection System Vs Optical Wafer Inspection System 2013-2018
Exhibit 8: ASP of e-Beam Wafer Inspection System per Unit 2013-2018 (US$ million per unit)
Exhibit 9: Applied Materials Business Segmentation 2013
Exhibit 10: ASML Holding N.V. Business Segmentation 2013
Exhibit 11: Hermes Microvision Inc. Business Segmentation 2013
Exhibit 12: Hitachi High-Technologies Corp. Business Segmentation 2013
Exhibit 13: KLA-Tencor Corp. Business Segmentation 2013
Exhibit 14: Lam Research Corp. Business Segmentation 2013
Companies Mentioned
Applied Materials Inc., ASML Holding N.V., Hermes Microvision Inc., Hitachi High-Tech Corp., KLA-Tencor Corp., and Lam Research Corp.
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An 0-3 start to the 2012-13 basketball campaign has not deterred the Delta Lady Panthers in their quest for a second straight 4A WSL title. Since those three opening losses, Delta has gone on a 10-0 winning streak which includes last week's wins over Palisade (55-33), Rifle (49-44), and Battle Mountain (82-25).
Delta leads the 4A WSL with a league mark of 8-0 and is 10-3 overall.
The Lady Panthers are scoring at a 61.3 clip per game and giving up a mere 25.4 points per game. Seniors Skylyn Webb and Callie Gafford are averaging 23 and 17.5 points per game, respectively, after last week's trio of victories.
Delta 55, Palisade 33
A visit from the 4A WSL's number five team, Palisade, resulted in a solid victory for the Lady Panthers.
Callie Gafford's six points in the first period and 10 points from Webb in the second stanza lifted Delta to a 27-17 halftime lead.
The Panthers' defense stymied Palisade in the third quarter allowing just four points for the visitors while the offense scored 10 points.
Gafford duplicated her third-quarter scoring output (six) points to lead Delta to the 22-point win against the Lady Bulldogs (5-3, 6-7).
Gafford paced Delta's offense with 22 points and Webb followed with 17. Jenna Brown scored 12 to lead Palisade scorers.
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For the second straight week, Rifle (5-3, 7-5) played the Lady Panthers down to the wire last Friday night. A previous meeting, Jan. 18, was a 47-41 victory for Delta.
Friday's match-up was just as close, as the hustling Lady Bears stayed close throughout the contest. Both teams scored seven points in the first period and Delta was outscored by the Lady Bears, 16-15, to trail at the break, 23-22.
A mini-burst in the third quarter gave Delta a cushion that would be the difference in the game. The Lady Panthers won the quarter by a 10-5 count.
A torrid shooting battle between Webb and Rifle's Chante Church entertained fans in fourth-quarter play. Webb ripped the net for 13 points while Church canned 11 for the Lady Bears. Delta won the quarter, 17-16, to post the final score of 49-44.
Webb finished with 27 points for Delta while Church funneled 25 counters through the nets for Rifle.
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Delta controlled the game from the start with a 27-2 run in the first quarter. Webb's 11 points and Shelby Curtis' six paved the way for a strong run.
Battle Mountain (2-6, 2-11) had no answers for the potent Lady Panthers' inside offensive game as Gafford dumped in 24 points (10 coming in the third quarter) from her low post position. Webb scored in every quarter, as did Gafford, and finished with 28 points. Brittanny Brasfield had one of her best games of the season for Delta as she scored 12 points.
Taylor Davidson had 10 points to lead Battle Mountain's offense.
The Lady Panthers are on the road again for monster road trips this weekend. First up is Battle Mountain at Edwards on Friday, Feb. 1. That contest is slated to start at 6 p.m.
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The change affects mostly ground combat units.
Martha McSally is a retired Air Force colonel who the first woman in the U.S. Air Force to fly in combat and command a fighter squadron. She ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Houses seat from in Arizona's 2nd Congressional District in November.
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Interacting with iPad to make music is like playing an instrument. In fact, some apps like Apple's GarageBand turn your iPad into a guitar or virtual instrument. Whether you are moving faders on a mixer, adjusting software parameters, or editing a waveform, iPad's multi-touch interface is a more hands on environment and superior to mouse clicks or track pad swipes.
There are hundreds of music apps for iOS and iPad. With multi-track recording DAWs like GarageBand and Auria, synths and drum machines like Animoog and DM1, utilities and guitar effects like Audiobus and JamUp Pro, the music creation offering for iPad is vast and varied. And most apps are more affordable than their Mac based counterparts.
iPad makes everything easier with a simplified user interface and plug and play connectivity for accessories like Apogee audio interfaces. You'll be amazed by how simple it is to set up your studio.
Sharing functionality is built-in to most apps, making it easier then ever to move files and collaborate on different devices including iPad to Mac.
Apogee pioneered studio-quality recording on iPad with JAM, the first digital guitar input and MiC the first professional digital microphone for iPad. JAM was featured in Apple's iPad 2, GarageBand launch video. Now with ONE, Duet and Quartet, Apogee is the first to introduce professional multi-track recording interfaces to the world of iPad and iOS. These products complete this amazing platform by offering musicians, producers and engineers professional tools for music recording, production and listening.
For almost 30 years, Apogee has been setting the standard in digital audio recording technology with award-winning products.
Apogee ONE, Duet and Quartet are the first audio interfaces to feature software control made for iPad and iOS devices. Apogee's Maestro lets you access all hardware parameters and monitor with a low latency mixer.
Apogee ONE, Duet and Quartet for iPad and Mac feature special circuitry that makes a direct digital connection to iPad and iOS devices and is certified by Apple's MFi (Made for iOS) program.
In audio, adequate power is essential for excellent sound quality. With a direct digital connection and an external power source, ONE, Duet and Quartet are able to charge your iPad while you record so your work will not be interrupted.
ONE features a built-in studio quality condensor microphone that makes it easy to quickly capture song ideas, vocals, podcasts and interviews. With the included mic clip you can position ONE perfectly on your microphone stand to capture any sound.
ONE's breakout cable lets you connect a microphone to the XLR input and an electric guitar, bass or acoustic guitar with pickup to the 1/4" instrument input. With up to two simultaneous channels of recording (instrument + built-in or external mic) and Apogee's premium A/D conversion and mic preamp technology, you can make professional recordings anywhere with ONE.
ONE's stereo output delivers audiophile quality sound from iPhone, iPad or Mac to your headphones or speakers. With ONE's premium D/A conversion you will hear every subtle detail of your music like never before, allowing you to create better mixes and enjoy your iTunes library even more.
Features |
ONE for Mac |
ONE for iPad & Mac |
Introduction |
June, 2009 |
January, 2013 |
Build |
Molded plastic |
Die cast Aluminum body |
Analog Inputs |
Up to 2 Simultaneous INPUTS • External microphone - XLR IN on breakout cable |
48v Phantom power on microphone input |
Yes |
Yes |
Analog Outputs |
1/8" Stereo OUTPUT for headphones |
1/8" Stereo OUTPUT for headphones or powered speakers |
Level meters |
Mac connection |
USB 2.0 High-speed |
iOS device connection |
USB/30-pin dock port connector |
AD/DA conversion |
24 bit, 44.1/48kHz sample rate |
24 bit, up to 96kHz sample rate |
Compatibility |
Mac |
Mac, iPod touch, iPhone, iPad |
Apogee Maestro control software |
Mac |
Mac, iPod touch, iPhone, iPad |
Built-in microphone |
Condenser/Omnidirectional |
Condenser/Omnidirectional |
Sound quality |
First generation |
Second generation |
Power |
Mac: bus powered |
Mac: bus powered, DC optional |
In the box |
ONE iOS Lightning cable |
Dimensions |
Accessories sold separately |
Mic stand clip |
1 meter 30-pin iOS cable 1 meter Lightning iOS cable |
Price |
$249 |
$349 |
ONE features USB 2.0 High-speed connectivity to Mac. Advances in the Mac's Core Audio driver have made USB faster than FireWire 400 with incredible latency performance. And there's a USB port on every Mac.
While USB 3.0 offers approximately 10x the bandwidth of USB 2.0, USB 2.0 far exceeds the bandwidth ONE requires for its 2 inputs and 2 outputs, delivering exceptional audio performance without compromise.
Access all control functions and settings with Maestro, Apogee's comprehensive software control application. Maestro features a single window interface with quick access to all device and system settings. Select your input type, enable Soft Limit on mic and instrument inputs, and use the mixer for low latency monitoring. Maestro lets you easily configure your Apogee interface to fit your workflow.
Apogee's new free Maestro app for iOS brings total hardware control to iPad. Designed to create a seamless transition between Mac and iOS, Maestro's design was customized for each device; iPhone, iPad and Mac, ensuring an intuitive user interface across every platform. The app includes all the same essential functions available on the Mac including low latency monitoring. Maestro can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store on your iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad.
Using Apogee ONE, Duet and Quartet, along with Auria and iPad, Erick Serna and the Killing Floor recorded "Whiskey Song". Erick recorded his guitar and vocals using ONE, and then exported from Auria into Dropbox. Julio and Cliff then downloaded the session from Dropbox onto their iPad and recorded bass and drums using Quartet. Julio recorded his bass direct. Cliff's drums were recorded with a Neumann U67 over the kit and another in front, a AKG D112 on kick and a Shure SM57 on snare.
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Worth the wait"I've been recording on my I Mac for a couple of years, first using a MOTU 8 pre, and then picking up a used first generation Apogee Duet, I instantly fell in love with the sound I was getting from the Apogee, but felt limited to my studio, since purchasing the new Apogee One for my Ipad, I can record anywhere, the sound quality, is actually better than my Duet, and what's phenomenal about that is I'm getting this quality on my Ipad. Well done Apogee, and thanks also to Ed Needler, (my Sweetwater salesman) For hookin me up. If you buy this, you won't regret it." Robert Leyden from Plymouth MA |
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Great product"Great product, use with garage band to record on the Ipad and you have great recording studio for up to 8 tracks. Having the option of the internal or external Mic makes it a truly portable device." Ron from East Texas |
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$199 |
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$1395 |
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1 IN x 2 OUT USB Microphone and Audio InterfaceMade for: Mac
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
After 93 years, Plano PD honors city marshal murdered in the line of duty
Four generations of the officer's family visited for the ceremonies.
PLANO On February 28, 1920, Deputy City Marshal Green W. Rye was murdered in downtown Plano while attempting to stop a bank robbery.
On Friday, the 93rd anniversary of the shooting, a plaque was installed in Rye's honor in McCall Plaza on 15th Street near the site of his death.
The ceremony, which was led by Plano Police Chief Greg Rushin and attended by dozens of officers, was also attended by four generations of Rye's family.
"His sacrifice will be remembered forever as part of law enforcement history," Rushin said. "Today, I want to reiterate to all officers here that we must honor and never forget those who gave their lives in service."
While Rye's death is now common knowledge among Plano PD officers, that was not always the case. Until 2003, Rye, who was a night watchman during his 18 months in Plano, was thought to be a security guard, not a peace officer.
"When Chief Rushin took over [in 2001] he decided to put the history on the walls of the police department," said Det. Luke Grant. "One of the people who had done that research found out that the Plano National Bank had been burglarized in 1920 and a night watchman was killed. I then went to the Plano Star Courier to get a little more information on that and found out that the night watchman was actually a deputy city marshal with full arrest powers."
Once Grant discovered Rye was a peace officer, he began the process of contacting Rye's relatives to learn more about the first Plano officer killed in the line of duty. While it was no easy task -- Rye's family moved back to San Saba, Texas, shortly after his death and had no further connection with Plano -- Grant was eventually able to talk with Molly Lane, Rye's granddaughter. Lane, it turned out, had been working for years to get Rye included on peace officer memorials in both Austin and Washington, D.C., and was eager to speak with Grant.
"I felt so sad for Mama because they never knew who did it," Lane said, adding that her mother was 10 years old when Rye was killed. "It was just buried in her mind and I wanted to find out what I could on my own ... She died in 2000 at 91 years old, and I never got to get [his name] on the wall before she died, which hurt me a whole lot. [Luke] found me and we got his name put on in Washington [and Austin]. It gave me a sense of closure. I wish Mama had been alive, but she knows."
When Rye, 49, came across the bank robbers, he was shot once in the abdomen but managed to return fire. He did not kill any of the robbers, but investigators found blood at the scene, leading them to believe at least one of the robbers was hit. Rye was taken to the home of a local family but succumbed to his injury shortly before his wife and three children arrived to say goodbye. His final words, reports say, were "my poor wife, my poor children."
Grant said when he began his investigation he treated the case as an open homicide since no one was arrested for the murder. The investigation led him to Durant, Okla., where he learned that Alfred Gonia, a career criminal, claimed in 1921 that he had served as a lookout during the bank robbery.
Gonia denied firing the fatal shot and was never tried for Rye's murder, but Grant said under today's sentencing laws Gonia would have been charged with capital murder and likely convicted because of his confession.
After Friday's dedication, Lane said she was proud to be Rye's granddaughter. When people heading to bars and restaurants in downtown Plano walk by the plaque, Lane said, she hopes they stop to remember the sacrifice her grandfather made 93 years ago at that very spot.
"I would like them to take that this was a man who was dedicated to his job and his community," she said. "He gave the ultimate sacrifice. I want them to respect him for that."
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Learn more about Sellinger's mentoring program, which several board members participate in.
Mr. Jeffrey Nattans, '89 Head of M&A and Business Development Legg Mason, Inc.
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Mr. Robert Cawley '82 President Riggs, Counselman, Michaels & Downes, Inc.
Board Members
Ms. Adrienne Alberts Manager, Talent Acquisition American Red Cross
Mr. Robert Arning Vice Chairman of Market Development KPMG LLC
Mr. William Baird, III '86, '94 MBA Chief Financial Officer Archdiocese of Baltimore
Mr. G. Lawrence Buhl '68 Partner – Retired Ernst & Young
Ms. Karen Campbell Vice President & Chief Policy Officer Verizon Maryland and Verizon Washington, D.C.
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Ms. Deborah H. Diehl, Esq. Partner Whiteford Taylor Preston
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Spend the Summer in Japan
Dates | Costs | Program | Courses | Eligibility | Housing and Meals | Application
Guy Healy, Japan, a culture-exchange consulting agency based in Nagasaki and Fukuoka, Japan, has created the USA Summer Camp program. Students from America will stay in Japan for approximately 6-8 weeks. During this period the students will work as camp counselors at USA Camp for part of their stay, as well as at least one stay with a Japanese host families for approximately three days.
Application Deadline for Summer: March 12
Summer Semester: 6-8 weeks, from the end of June to mid-August
Team Tokyo
Session A1: July 3 - Aug 26
Session A2: July 3 - Aug 20
Session B: July 3 - Aug 29
Team Nagoya
Team 3:
July 10 - Aug 27
Team Tokyo
Team 4: July 1 - Aug 9
Team 5: July 1 - Aug 11
Team 6: July 1 -
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International Travel Insurance |
$68 |
Books & Supplies |
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Housing & Meals |
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Cultural Activities |
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Personal spending money |
$400-$600 |
Round Trip Travel |
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Admin Fee |
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*Students do not receive credit for the summer program, however they may work out for-credit options with their academic departments.
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The USA Summer Camp is an English language immersion program for Japanese students, elementary school age through college. There will be a five-night counselor orientation session that will take place at the camp facility upon arrival in Japan. The general pattern varies by The camp program takes place at national campgrounds, hostels and hotels in various parts of Japan. Most campgrounds are quite comfortable with indoor sleeping and dining facilities, however there may be some sessions utilizing tents.
During the program the students from America will act as camp counselors, working with the Japanese students on a variety of English language drills and activities. Counselors will also participate with the Japanese students in recreation activities, meals and variety of social activities.
The program takes place at a variety of locations all over Japan. Each student will be assigned to a team in one location. Possible areas in Japan include: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Kumamoto and Nagasaki. Other areas may be added to this list. While students will be allowed to state preferences, the final decision on placement will be made by the program organizers. While students will be allowed to state preferences, the final decision on placement will be made by the program organizers.
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Prime Minister of Thailand
Prime Minister of Thailand นายกรัฐมนตรี แห่งราชอาณาจักรไทย |
Standard of the Prime Minister
Style | His/Her Excellency |
Residence | Phitsanulok Mansion |
Appointer | King of Thailand |
Term length | 4 years (not more than 2 consecutive terms) |
Inaugural holder | Phraya Manopakorn Nititada |
Formation | Constitution of Thailand, 28 June 1932 |
Website | www.thaigov.go.th |
This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Thailand |
The Prime Minister of Thailand (Thai: นายกรัฐมนตรีแห่งราชอาณาจักรไทย; RTGS: Nayok Ratthamontri Haeng Ratcha-anachak Thai) is the head of government of Thailand. The Prime Minister is also the chair of the Cabinet of Thailand. The post has existed since the Revolution of 1932, when the country became a constitutional monarchy.
The Prime Minister is appointed by a vote in the Thai House of Representatives by a simple majority, and is then sworn-in by the King of Thailand. The House's selection is usually based on the fact that either the prime minister is the leader of the largest political party in the lower house or the leader of the largest coalition of parties. In accordance with the constitution, the prime minister can only be appointed twice and is therefore limited to a maximum of two consecutive terms. The incumbent PM is Yingluck Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party. She has held the position since 5 August 2011.
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The office of the "President of the People's Committee" (ประธานคณะกรรมการราษฎร), later changed to "Prime Minister of Siam" (นายกรัฐมนตรีสยาม), was first created in the Temporary Constitution of 1932. The office was modeled after the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, as Siam became a parliamentary democracy in 1932 after a bloodless revolution. However the idea of a separate head of government in Thailand is not new.
Prior to 1932 Thailand was ruled by absolute monarchs, who acted as both the head of state and the government. However during the middle and latter reigns of the Chakri Dynasty several individuals were perceived to hold a post equivalent to a head of government. During the reign of King Mongkut: Somdet Chao Phraya Si Suriyawongse, had a very significant role in an otherwise absolutist system. During the reign of King Chulalongkorn, Prince Damrong Rajanubhab took over this role. In fact the office most considered the precursor of that of the Prime Minister was the ancient office of Samuha Nayok (สมุหนายก), which was run by an Akkhra Maha Senabodi (อัครมหาเสนาบดี) or Chief Minister in charge of civilian affairs.
The first Prime Minister of Siam was Phraya Manopakorn Nititada, a judge. The title of the office was changed from "Prime Minister of Siam" to "Prime Minister of Thailand" in 1945 and then permanently with the renaming of Siam to Thailand in 1949. For most of its existence the office has been occupied by Army leaders; fifteen out of twenty-seven. Beginning with the country's second Prime Minister: Phot Phahonyothin, who ousted his predecessor in a coup in 1933. The longest serving Prime Minister was Field Marshal Plaek Pibulsonggram at 14 years, 11 months and 18 days. The shortest was Tawee Boonyaket at only just 18 days.[1] Nine were removed by coups d'état, two were disqualified by court order, and eleven resigned from office. The youngest ever to occupy office was M.R. Seni Pramoj at 40 years old. Thailand received its first female prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, in 2011. Every Prime Minister since Manopakorn Nititada has been Buddhist.
The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand must be a member of the House of Representatives.[2] Therefore the qualifications for the office is the same as the qualifications for the House.
To be appointed the nominee for the office must have the support of one-fifth of the members of the House of Representatives. Then after a simple-majority vote in the House, a resolution will be passed and submitted to the King, who will then make a formal appointment by giving his royal assent to the resolution. This must be done within thirty days of the beginning of the first session of the House of Representatives after an election. If no candidate can be found within this time then it is the duty of the President of the National Assembly of Thailand to submit the name considered most worthy for the King to formalize.
The nominee and eventual Prime Minister is always the leader of the largest political party in the lower house or the leader of the majority coalition formed after an election.
Office | Name | Party | Vote in House | Appointment |
Prime Minister | Yingluck Shinawatra | Pheu Thai Party | 5 August 2011 | 5 August 2011[3] |
The Prime Minister is the de facto chair of the Cabinet of Thailand. The appointment and removal of Ministers can only be made with their advice. As the leader of the government the Prime Minister is therefore ultimately responsible for the failings and performance of their Ministers and the government as a whole. The Prime Minister cannot hold office for a consecutive period of more than eight years. As the most visible member of the government the Prime Minister represents the country abroad and is the main spokesperson for the government at home. The Prime Minister must, under the constitution, lead the Cabinet in announcing the government's policy statement in front of a joint-session of the National Assembly, within fifteen days of being sworn-in.[4]
The Prime Minister is also directly responsible for many departments, these include: the National Intelligence Agency, the Bureau of the Budget, the Office of the National Security Council, the Office of the Council of State, the Office of the Civil Service Commission, the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Board, the Office of Public Sector Development Commission and the Internal Security Operations Command. Legislatively all money bills introduced in the National Assembly must require the Prime Minister's approval.
The Prime Minister can be removed by a vote of no confidence. This process can be evoked, firstly with the vote of only one-fifth of the members of the House of Representatives for a debate on the matter. Then after the debate a vote will be taken and with a simple majority the Prime Minister can be removed. This process cannot be repeated within one parliamentary session.
Office and Residence[edit]
The Prime Minister is aided in their work by the Office of the Prime Minister (สำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี) a Cabinet level Department headed usually by two Ministers of State. These offices are housed in the Government House of Thailand (ทำเนียบรัฐบาล) in the Dusit area of Bangkok.
Office | Name | Party | Appointment |
Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister | Warathep Rattanakorn | Pheu Thai Party | 27 October 2012 |
Minister to the Office of the Prime Minister | Santi Prompat | Pheu Thai Party | 30 June 2013 |
Secretary to the Prime Minister | Suranand Vejjajiva | Pheu Thai Party | 5 June 2012 |
The official residence of the Prime Minister is Phitsanulok Mansion (บ้านพิษณุโลก) at the center of Bangkok. The Mansion was built during the reign of King Vajiravudh, it became an official residence in 1979. The Mansion is however rumored to have many ghosts,[5] therefore most Prime Ministers live at their own private residences and only use the house for official business.
Deputy Prime Minister[edit]
Several deputy Prime Ministers of Thailand (รองนายกรัฐมนตรี) can be appointed. This position can be combined with other ministerial portfolios. Currently there are seven deputy Prime Ministers.
Office | Name | Party | Appointment | Other offices |
Deputy Prime Minister | Kittiratt Na-Ranong | Pheu Thai Party | 9 August 2011 | Minister of Finance |
Deputy Prime Minister | Surapong Tovichakchaikul | Pheu Thai Party | 28 October 2012 | Minister of Foreign Affairs |
Deputy Prime Minister | Plodprasop Suraswadi | Pheu Thai Party | 28 October 2012 | |
Deputy Prime Minister | Phongthep Thepkanjana | Pheu Thai Party | 28 October 2012 | |
Deputy Prime Minister | Yukol Limlamthong | Chartthaipattana Party | 2 April 2013 | Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives |
Deputy Prime Minister | Niwatthamrong Boonsongpaisan | Pheu Thai Party | 30 June 2013 | |
Deputy Prime Minister | Pracha Promnok | Pheu Thai Party | 30 June 2013 |
List of Prime Ministers[edit]
Living former Prime Ministers[edit]
Name | Term of office | Date of birth | Political party |
Tanin Kraivixien | 1976-1977 | 5 April 1927 | non-partisan |
Prem Tinsulanonda | 1980-1988 | 26 August 1920 | Military |
Anand Panyarachun | 1991-1992, 1992 | 9 August 1932 | non-partisan |
Suchinda Kraprayoon | 1992 | 6 August 1933 | Military |
Chuan Leekpai | 1992-1995; 1997-2001 | 28 July 1938 | Democrat Party |
Banharn Silpa-archa | 1995-1996 | 19 August 1932 | Thai Nation Party |
Chavalit Yongchaiyudh | 1996-1997 | 15 May 1932 | New Aspiration Party |
Thaksin Shinawatra | 2001-2006 | 26 July 1949 | Thai Rak Thai |
Surayud Chulanont | 2006-2008 | 28 August 1943 | non-partisan (Military) |
Somchai Wongsawat | 2008 | 31 August 1947 | People's Power Party |
Abhisit Vejjajiva | 2008-2011 | 3 August 1964 | Democrat Party |
See also[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Prime Ministers of Thailand. |
- Constitution of Thailand
- Government of Thailand
- List of Prime Ministers of Thailand
- Office of the Prime Minister (Thailand)
- ^ "ที่สุด! ที่สุด! ของนายกรัฐมนตรี และคณะรัฐมนตรีไทย" (in Thai). Retrieved 2008-12-21.
- ^ 2007 Constitution of Thailand
- ^ See Proclamation on Appointment of Prime Minister (Yingluck Shinawatra) dated August 5, 2011.
- ^ "Thai PM speech off amid protests". BBC News. 29 December 2008. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
- ^ A Thai Ghost Story by Christopher G. Moore
External links[edit]
- Official Website, website for the Royal Thai Government
- History of Thai Prime Ministers, a detailed list of Prime Ministers


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Think Again: Egypt
From the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood to the Arab autocracy domino theory, five myths about Egypt's revolution.
"Facebook Defeated Mubarak."
No. There's a joke that has been making the rounds in Egypt in recent weeks, and it goes something like this: Hosni Mubarak meets Anwar Sadat and Gamal Abdel Nasser, two fellow Egyptian presidents, in the afterlife. Mubarak asks Nasser how he ended up there. "Poison," Nasser says. Mubarak then turns to Sadat. "How did you end up here?" he asks. "An assassin's bullet," Sadat says. "What about you?" To which Mubarak replies: "Facebook."
There's no question that social networking was a critical factor in Mubarak's overthrow. Groups like the April 6 Youth Movement and the We Are All Khaled Said Facebook page, which first called for the Jan. 25 protests that sparked the uprising, played a daring, important role in breaking the barrier of fear that had kept Egyptians in their homes.
But the popular explosion that led to Mubarak's overthrow was not simply a matter of calling for protests on Facebook; it was the product of years of pent-up rage and frustration at the corruption and abuse of power that had become the hallmarks of the Egyptian regime. The organizers carefully calibrated their messaging for mass appeal and chose a date -- a state holiday meant to celebrate the widely hated police -- that would resonate widely. Offline, they tapped into existing grassroots networks and built their own, such as the million strong who signed a petition calling for fundamental political change. Once the police fled the scene, the protesters were careful to show their respect for the military, forming human chains around Army vehicles to prevent any incident from undermining their refrain that "the Army and the people are one hand." And, as one key protest leader, Wael Ghonim, told 60 Minutes on Sunday, Feb. 13, they benefited greatly from the regime's own "stupid[ity]" -- its panic-driven shut-off of the Internet, its resort to tried-and-true tactics like hiring thugs to do its dirty work, and its failure to offer any meaningful alternative path to change.
"Obama Deserves Credit for the Revolution."
Yes, but only a little bit.
It's true that in the early days of the revolution, the Obama team was slow to side fully with the protesters -- beginning with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's assessment that Egypt was "stable" and continuing through Vice President Joseph Biden's refusal to call Mubarak a "dictator" and the statements of Frank Wisner, the White House envoy -- later disavowed -- who said it was "critical" that the Egyptian leader stay in power.
When the Obama folks weren't garbling their talking points, they were offering bad advice, such as when the State Department undercut the protesters by urging them to engage in "dialogue" with Mubarak's newly installed vice president, Omar Suleiman. But Suleiman, a Mubarak hatchet man whom Clinton embraced as the improbable agent of democratic transformation, of course had no intention of carrying out genuine negotiations or dialogue. Instead, Suleiman hosted a one-way discussion with the loyal opposition -- a collection of hapless parties with little to no support on the street -- while refusing to deal with representatives of the youth movements in Tahrir Square. He then released a deeply disingenuous statement offering only token reforms and blaming "foreign elements" for the uprising; later, he said Egyptians lacked a "culture of democracy."
On the other hand, U.S. officials consistently, and with increasing impatience, condemned the use of force against protesters and urged the Egyptian military to do everything in its power to avoid bloodshed. At one point, the White House even intimated that the United States was reviewing its $1.3 billion military aid package. President Barack Obama, meanwhile, resisted heavy pressure from allies such as Israel and Saudi Arabia, which urged him to back Mubarak to the bitter end, while rejecting the advice of pundits who demanded that he call publicly and clearly for the dictator to step down -- a move that would have played into the regime's strategy of painting the protesters as foreign agents.
On the whole, the best we can say for the Obama team is that it didn't screw up too badly. Until it became obvious to all that Mubarak was going down, the United States looked as if it was still trying to thread the needle, balancing its strategic ties to the regime with its genuine desire to see the Egyptian people's aspirations fulfilled. In the end, those positions proved impossible to reconcile.
"The Muslim Brotherhood Will Rule Egypt."
No. While the Islamist movement is without question Egypt's most organized opposition movement at the moment, it has said explicitly and repeatedly that it does not seek the presidency. For now, the Muslim Brotherhood has swung its support behind retired International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei, a secular liberal who played a key role in catalyzing the protests. It's not clear whether ElBaradei seeks the presidency himself, though he has said he will run if asked.
As for the Muslim Brotherhood itself, it probably represents no more than 20 percent of the Egyptian population. And now that the mass public has been mobilized and energized by calls for freedom and good governance -- not Islam -- the movement is in danger of being pushed to the margins of political life. Egyptians are a religious people, but most evince little desire to be ruled by Quranic diktats.
To be sure, the Muslim Brotherhood can put a lot of bodies on the streets, especially in strongholds like Alexandria or in cities in the Nile Delta. But it's worth noting that the group did not officially endorse the initial round of protests. (One Brotherhood leader, Essam el-Erian, even said, "On that day we should all be celebrating together" instead of protesting against the police.) Yes, its youth wing later played an important role in defending the barricades in Tahrir Square, while its networks outside the square were critical in bringing in supplies to sustain the protests. But it's not clear how loyal they are to an older leadership that failed to squarely confront Mubarak for decades. A broad, secular youth coalition, branding itself as the true custodians of the revolution, would have enormous appeal at the ballot box, even for young Brotherhood supporters, many Egyptians told me.
"The Revolution Is Over."
Maybe. Most of the revolutionaries who occupied Tahrir Square for the last three weeks have gone home, and key political leaders -- such as the liberal politician Ayman Nour -- say their main demands have been met. Mubarak, his rigged parliament, and his anti-democratic constitution are gone, and Egypt seems to be blossoming under transitional military rule, as state media embraces the revolution and ordinary Egyptians begin discussing politics for the first time. The military has promised to hand over power to an elected, civilian government in six months' time.
Yet the fall of Mubarak represents only the partial collapse of his regime. Many top figures have left the hated National Democratic Party, which saw its headquarters burned on Jan. 28, but its vast electoral machine still exists. Hundreds of mini-Mubaraks -- heavy-handed provincial governors and corrupt local officials -- control the provinces. The Interior Ministry, though much diminished, still operates, as does Mubarak's feared state security apparatus. His final cabinet, led by a former Air Force general with close ties to Mubarak, has not been replaced, and it's not clear what role Suleiman will play going forward.
So far, there are no guarantees that "Mubarakism without Mubarak" won't make a comeback -- all we have is the word of an unelected junta led by generals installed by Mubarak himself. The Egyptian military has moved to outlaw labor strikes, which have spread across the country in recent days as thousands of state workers -- including, incredibly, police officers seeking higher wages -- have seized the moment to press their own demands. If the strikes escalate, watch out: Egypt could be headed for a period of extended instability rather than democratic consolidation. What's happening in Tunisia, where wave after wave of protests has led to a revolving door of high-level resignations and recriminations, might well follow in Egypt.
Another danger is that a failure to quickly improve the lives of Egypt's poorest, some 40 percent of whom reportedly live on less than $2 a day, could lead to a backlash. The revolution may have succeeded, but it has deeply wounded Egypt's economy, which relies heavily on tourism and is vulnerable to fluctuations in the price of basic commodities, such as wheat.
And let's not forget that the protest organizers have called for weekly Friday rallies until all their demands -- including the release of all political detainees and the installation of an interim government of national unity -- are met. As one of them put it to me, "We know how to find Tahrir Square."
"Country X Is Next."
It's too early to tell.
As demonstrations break out in Algeria, Bahrain, Jordan, Libya, and Yemen, it's easy to imagine popular protests sweeping across the region and expelling autocrats from Rabat to Riyadh. Clearly what happened in Egypt, the beating heart of the Arab world, won't stay in Egypt.
Yet the revolutionaries in Cairo had a few unique advantages. Alongside its massive state media apparatus, among the world's largest, Egypt boasted independent newspapers and a robust, if embattled civil society that had learned much in its years of working against the regime (several key protest organizers, such as Ahmed Maher and Zyad el-Elaimy, were veterans of Kefaya, an early anti-government movement). Egyptian reporters and pundits were often hassled, but they could write what they wanted as long as they didn't cross certain red lines, such as discussing the president's health or delving too deeply into corrupt business deals. The Internet was monitored, but not censored outright. Hundreds of foreign reporters had experience and contacts in Egypt and could get the word out. And given the close ties between the Pentagon and the Egyptian military, the United States had leverage that may have helped prevent a far nastier crackdown. Other protest movements won't be so lucky.
Opposition leaders in other Arab countries will have to find their own, locally rooted paths to victory; simply setting a date and calling for people to go to the streets won't work. And they now face terrified rulers who see clearly that they need to adapt, though none will give up an iota of any real power. Some, like the monarchs in Bahrain and Kuwait, will attempt to defuse any "Tunisia effect" by doling out piles of cash, while others, such as Jordan's King Abdullah II, are sacking their governments and once again vowing political reform. The worst of the bunch, like Libya's Muammar al-Qaddafi and Syria's Bashar Assad, will opt for deeper repression.
Change is finally coming to the Arab world. The only question is: How fast and how painful will it be?
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