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I have posted this reply elsewhere, but since I too am experiencing the exact same problem with a N85, I think my experiences are better posted here:
Before anybody suggests to check for duplicate contacts, NO I have deleted ALL contacts from the SIM card and phone memory and tried with a single record, being my other mobile phone. While I'm not saying okinawa & Co are wrong and you may be right that this problem CAN be caused by duplicate contacts, it does NOT NECESSARILY HAVE TO BE!!!
Apart from the 9/10-digit bug okinawa lists as his/her final point, and interestingly I cannot find mention of this phenomenon anywhere else, none of the suggested causes or solutions work.
I have come to the conclusion that this is primarily a problem caused by a bug in Nokia's Symbian OS, which is simply unable to match a contact record containing a country code (e.g. +61412345678) to a non-internationalised version, if you will, of the very same number, i.e. 0412345678.
That said I must also point out that the problem at hand is of course in no way helped by a mobile carrier (in my case Vodafone Australia) sending the caller ID for calls without +XX country codes while at the same time including the country code, as they well should, in SMS text messages, which is why SMS senders are corectly identified by my N85.
Now theoretically Symbian's incapability to make the best of Vodafone (and I guess others') incomplete caller IDs is no wonder, since a missing country code cannot unambiguously be resubstituted by mere guessing. Just imagine you have two contacts with similar numbers only varying in their country code, e.g. +6112345 and +4912345. There is no way of matching a caller to either of the two contacts that is identified by the network operator as 12345. Which btw would be the reason for the famous duplicate record error. In programming terms: if matchingRecordCount != 1 caller ID not unanimous, caller cannot be IDed
HOWEVER that exact same task, due to the simple fact that I must have no such rare partial matches in all my many contacts (I've read somewhere that, when working, Nokia only compares max! the last 7 digits), has never been a problem at all for any of my previous Nokia phones (all the way back to the mid-late 90s!!!) running older/different operating systems. For example my current backup phone being a Series 40 Nokia 6300, operating on NokiaOS (Intelligent System Architecture.
So unless Nokia can make their case and convince me otherwise the culprit is quite clear to me. Nokia has some extremely urgent bugfixing to do here. From similar postings in other forumsI have learned that the Apple iPhone has had some similar problems with caller ID matching, which have quickly and efficiently been fixed in the meantime so I hope that Nokia is already working on this problem. An official statement would be most welcome guys!
Otherwise I will, sad though it is, see no other choice but to turn my back on my preferred mobile phone manufacturer after over ten years, and make my next business phone a Blackberry or Android device.
27-01-2009 11:25
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Do you store your contacts on the SIM card or use the more practical phone memory?
I personally never save any contacts on the SIM because I like to keep all numbers, email adresses and other details for each contact person together.
I might try what happens if I use the SIM.
Just curious. How does one get over 4000 posts on a board like this? Are you a Nokia developer by any chance?
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I use the phone's memory. It is far more practical than the SIM in that you can store multiple numbers per contact, e-mail addresses and much more.
The inability to recognize a number might well be an operator issue. I'm on T-Mobile UK, you're on another operator.
I have over 4000 posts here because I've been an active member of this community for nearly 2 years now.
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27-01-2009 12:50
I think it must be a SW bug.
I've got all my contacts in phone memory, in intl version (+), not duplicated.
My log shows sometimes number, sometimes name. And only God knows why.
I send a sms (log displays name), I get answer (log displays number), the same is with calls. Something like roulette.
It is very annoying.
27-01-2009 13:27
I will hopefully get the phone unlocked by the end of the week, then I can try with two other network operators. (Currently on Vodafone, will try Optus and 3)
I'll keep you all posted, but my money's still on a firmware bug.
27-01-2009 13:47
I have 2 Nokia N85's (one belongs to my wife), and I can confirm that this is a firmware issue, BUT, only related to SOME custom firmware revisions. Here's the deal. I bought 2 N85s from Telechoice (Australia), both were unbranded. One of them had the dreaded clicking/falling to pieces buttons around the Navi-Wheel, so we took it back to the dealer, and he replaced it with an Optus branded N85. So, to clarify:
My Phone (Unbranded): FW 10.045 (10-09-2008), Custom version 10.045.246.1 (12-11-08)
Wife Phone (Branded): FW 10.045 (10-09-2008), Custom version 10.045.244.1 (23-10-08)
My phone can recognise the contact for an SMS received, and duly substittute the +61..... number for a contact name. My wife's phone cannot. So I thought, no problems, all numbers "should" be stored with there International Country Codes, so I'll just change the mobile numbers to include the Country Code prefix (and drop the leading zero, of course). Wrong - this allows the SMS to have the contact name, however, when the person calls you, their name does not show up, just their number (because Australian operators send mobile phone numbes without the country codes, and SMS' with country codes).
So this leaves one very stupid "apparent" solution to this problem, add two mobile numbers, one with a country code, one without. WRONG, this allows the SMS to show the contact name but the Caller ID when the person calls still does not work (and rightly so, because the phone recognises the two mobile numbers as duplicates when the person calls, but the SMS application does not).
Remember, I have two N85's, same base firmware revision, just different custom versions, and only one has this problem. Nokia really need to address this problem, because SMS is a core functionality that can't be used if you don't know who's sending you messages.
27-01-2009 14:03
Thanks travla/Kirk. A much appreciated observation.
Just for the sake of cempleteness, here are the details of my buggy firmware:
SW version: 11.047 (19-11-08)
Custom version: 11.047.227.3 (15-12-08)
Type: RM-333
Language set: 013 (Also a bad joke, since apart from English this gives me the oh so useful Vietnamese and Filipino dictionaries for T9, but no German, Spanish or French)
This is the latest firmware, no updates available.
The phone is branded by Vodafone Australia.
02-02-2009 12:29
I bought my wife a Nokia N85 to replace her Nokia N73. The N85 is a Vodafone branded device, the N73 was an unbranded model on 3. Both are syncing with outlook 2007 (dialling properties area code set to 0 and phone numbes imported from CVS to bypass outlook autoformat ). The format of the numbers in outlook and in the phone are 0400000000 - no spaces, no country code. I imported the numbers into a database and checked for duplicates (removing all spaces, dashes and the string "+61" replaced with "0" on import). There were none. This same list of numbers worked perfectly on the N73. I originally removed the country codes because they seemed to break MMS on the N73 on the 3 network. Having played with this for a few hours now - it appears that I can either get the numbers to show up correctly for voice calls - or for sms - but not both.
My firmware versions are:
software version : 11.047
software version date : 19-11-2008
custom version : 11.047.227.3
custom version date : 15-12-08
language set 013
model N85
This makes the phone practically useless in my wifes eyes and means it does not fulfil the role it was purchased for. Is it possible to flash it with a custom firmware that works? I have heard mention that only the last 7 digits of the number are checked for a match - so you may have duplicates based on the limited sample size even though you really don't have duplicates. If this subset has been increased to the full field size or anything > 9 - then this problem would occur. If they changed the compare subset to 9 - then almost all issues would be resolved.
At least the camera is ok - that's the only reason I bought the Nokia over the iPhone. Well that and syncing with outlook and the size. If Vodafone or Nokia can't get this sorted - I will return the phone and cancel the contract as in this state, the phone is not of merchantable quality. Annoying though as we are switching 300 phones over from Telstra to Vodafone. Does anyone know if this will affect the Nokia 6300 as well - these are the phones to be delivered.
02-02-2009 12:54
Ni netwar.
No worries mate, as I said further up this thread, I also own a 6300 and that's doing the job just fine. I only use internationalised notation including +XX country codes since I travel to Europe regularly. The 6300 has always displayed the correct caller and sender of SMS messages.
I am also thinking about returning this phone and cancelling my contract if Nokia/Vodafone cannot sort this problem out and fast. As it is the phone is absolutely useless, especially as a business phone. I love the rest, features, handling, everything. But what good is it if I cannot even see who's calling.
Let's hope Nokia is on the bug hunt.
You can help by sending Nokia and Vodafone an email a complaint.
I'm doing this right now.
03-02-2009 22:14
Excellent news everyone!!!
I have emailed Nokia about the problem and asked them to please comment on this issue to end our speculations once and for all whether or not this is a firmware bug or something else.
[Message:I have recently purchased an N85 and have the following problem.
When I receive calls the phone does not display the caller's name, instead it shows me the number making it virtually impossible to know who is calling. Incoming TXT message senders are identified correctly.
I have stored all my contacts in international format (+XX4567...) in the phone's memory (no contacts on SIM) and have made sure that there are no duplicate entries (not a single number is listed under two different names)
After some research on the web including your own discussion forum I have learned that I am not alone with this problem. Please see the following threads:
It appears to be a bug in Symbian S60 and I really hope your developers are already aware of it and working on a fix.
I say again that it is NOT caused by duplicate contacts. The problem persists even with just a single contact on either (never both!!) the phone memory or SIM card: Incoming call = no ID/name, incoming TXT = correct ID. Also when storing the number in non-international format, without +XX country code but rather in the form 04567..., the display is exactly vice versa. Call=correct, TXT=no name
I do have the latest firmware installed.
As it is, the mobile is nothing short of useless, especially as a business phone.
It seems many people are waiting for an official statement judging by the above links.
Thanks in advance and kind regards,
Andreas Klein]
And here the response I got:
Hi Andreas,
We are definitely aware of issue that you have mentioned in your email. Rest assured that we have escalated this to our technical team and are currently waiting for a fix.
We will definitely keep you updated on this.
Thank you for highlighting this to us and please be a little patient with us while we work out a resolution.
Best regards,
Anne Manuel
Nokia Careline
Please contact us at 1300 366 733
I'm just glad to finally know it's not worth trying anymore to find out what we are all doing wrong.
Let's hope the tech folks at Nokia can patch the poor patient up soon and a simple firmware update will sort this problem out for us.
IMHO an honest statement from Nokia that something is indeed wrong and they're working on it most definitely beats dealing with endless speculations and official concealment. For that, my thanks to Nokia.
04-02-2009 1:58
It seems the N85 (and perhaps other S60 phones) are bad, in general, at knowing how to match phone numbers... and that includes phone numbers that are themselves stored in the phone and dialed on the phone... see this:
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08-02-2009 11:51
Hey guys,
After struggling for around 4 weeks to get my wifes "Optus" N85 changed to a Generic phone via Telechoice, I bumped in to a store owner and got talking about this problem with him. Anyway, he said that he had already got 3 returns for this very problem, and he said it was a no brainer, just take it back to the Nokia Care Centre and they can fix the problem for you.
This was on Friday afternoon, and I was a little apprehensive, but anyway, the Melbourne Care centre is open on Saturdays between 9:00 - 1:00, so I thought I'd pay them a visit. The guy at the desk was new, but he knew exactly about the problem we were having. He said the only fix they have was to "debrand" the phone N85 to a Generic N85. He said the Optus firmware had a problem and it was in Finland awaiting a fix with no update as to when it would be released. I told him that we always wanted an "unbranded" phone, he said he could do it there an then for us.
After 10 minutes, my wifes N85 was a Generic one and was showing names for SMS' received and Caller ID, regardless of phone numbers being entered as 04xx or +614xx. I quizzed hime a little, and he told me that he did change the product code to enable him to apply the firmware. I asked about warranty implications, and he said that when a Nokia Care Centre change a product code, it is completely different to when an end user does it, and it would definitely not be a problem. Anyway, all in all, very happy. I also updated my N85 (generic), which never had this problem, and can report that SMS' and Caller ID's are working fine post update. Here are the 2 versions details for those interested:
Wifes Phone (was Optus Firmware, now Generic):
Software Version 11.047
Software Version Date 19-11-2008
Custom Version 11.047.53.1
Custom Version Date 19-11-2008
My Phone (Generic product code)
Software Version 11.047
Software Version Date 19-11-2008
Custom Version 11.047.246.2
Custom Version Date 15-01-2009
Hope some of the other users experiencing this problem have some luck fixing it - and if you do, report back so others can learn from your experience!!!!
08-02-2009 13:30
Hi Travla and all.
We have previously sought clarification of the issues surrounding phone branding but this is not easy to obtain. All users should be aware of the reason for this difficulty: what a Nokia Care point is permitted to do is often a decision by the national Nokia sales office in your country or region rather than global policy, so what you can expect from your local centre may vary depending on where you are in the world.
Ordinarily, the only universal circumstance in which an NCP may change a device product code is when issuing a replacement device under warranty. The replacement device will be changed to the same code as the one being replaced, and (most importantly) the NCP will produce a new product identity label reflecting the change. The last part is important because if you ever present your device for warranty repair and the code does not match the label and/or the NSU history shows an apparent discrepancy, then your warranty may not be honoured.
It is in some countries possible for a an NCP to change a phone's software from branded to generic as described by Travla, although they must only do this if the device has had any SIM-lock officially removed by the network operator concerned. Some NCPs may request written consent from the operator in order to 'cover themselves' and ensure that the network has approved the prior removal of the SIM-lock (in other words that the user has not unlocked the device by unofficial means) and approves of the software being changed. Just like in the above paragraph, it is equally important that your NCP has produced a new identity label reflecting the work that they have carried out on your behalf.
09-02-2009 12:14 - edited 09-02-2009 12:22
Thanks travla.
Too bad I can only give you my Kudos once, because your tip was right on the money.
My N85 is no longer Vodafone branded and the problem is solved. Like you say, caller ID works now for calls, SMS and in the caller log.
Of course it took the people in my local Nokia Care Point in Chatswood (Sydney North) quite some convincing before I couldwalk out with a debranded phone after 4!!! hours.
The first support desk clerk told me unbranding would cost me $50 as fixing this problem was not a warranty issue. The second, after the first simply disappeared in the back room in the middle of my consultation, told me changing the firmware was even technically impossible and offered to install a supposed newer version of the Vodafone firmware instead. Interestingly only hours earlier trying to update via the Nokia PC Suite Software Updater and also directly from the phone failed - No updates available!
Anyhow, I agreed to the Vodafone to Vodafone+1 update which was supposed to take no more than one hour. Over two hours later I had a phone with the latest Vodafone firmware, no more contacts / settings (of course I backed everything up at home) and the same old bug. Unfortunately I didn't check the supposedly newer firmware version via *#0000#so let's just believe there really is a newer Vodafone branded version than SW version: 11.047 (19-11-08) & Custom version: 11.047.227.3 (15-12-08). But where's the point if it cannot fix the main issue at hand.
And after now nearly 3 hours I finally got lucky when one of the actual technicians came out of the workshop on his way home and when asked about the problem confirmed that it was a known issue and could at the current time only be fixed by debrandingthe phone. That said the care center head clerk finally agreed that this was obviously a problem with the phone's software and as such of course an issue covered by the warranty. I got my generic firmware, the update taking only around 10-15 minutes as for travla. Problem solved.
I honestly couldn't care less if or what mobile operator's logo appears when I start my phone, I just want to know who's call I just missed without having to know every number in my phone book.
So my recommendation to anybody else facing this problem is to go down to your local Nokia Care Center, if you're lucky enough to one reasonably near by, and get the debranded firmware. To save a lot of time and keep the stress levels at bay, I also recommend you ask to get a technician involved as soon as possible, because they obviously seem to know about the problem only too well.
So, once again, thanks travla for the tip.
P.S.: michaels, I did not get a new product label as you suggested, even though I specifically asked about it. I was told this was not necessary and that debranding by a Nokia Care Point technician, as documented by the receipt I got, would not void my warranty.
I did however follow your advice and remove the SIM lock BEFORE going to the care center using the official unlock code I received directly from Vodafone (www.vodafone.com.au/unlock) and documented this by a screen print and even a photo.
10-02-2009 9:21
You got me worried with your response, and I rushed back to the Nokia Care Centre and asked for a product identity label as per your post. The lady at the front counter looked bamboozled, and promptly got a technician out to chat. I showed him your post, and he told me that in fact my Nokia product code had NOT been changed, which contradicted what the other technician had told me. He assured me that the original product code on the label was still the product code of the phone, and the genericf firmware was installed over the to. He said only an authorised Nokia Care Centre is able to do this (legally, that is).
Glad to hear you got your problem resolved, it's just disappointing that they put you through so much pain. It goes without saying to other users that patience and perserverance is required, along with a bit of luck. It seems debranding phones is something Nokia rarely want to do, but as you said, the most important thing here is phone functionality.
Cheers about the Kudos - I'm not stressed, about receiving any, it's just cool that users can interact with each other on an open discussion forum and (sometimes) help each other out. On that count, Nokia gets an A+.
16-02-2009 4:29
Thanks for all the helpful information here.
I took receival of a Vodafone N85 the other day and other than this error I find the phone to be a phenomenal improvement over my late model Motorola in every regard. It stores far more data, plays music a heap better, with better hands free set allowing any choice of headphones I want, a decent camera (2.0mp seems to be as far as motorola gets) faster internet, awesome reception (i couldn't call out from my apartment without walking to a window) and most importantly - the ability to run racechrono software so i can do GPS lap timing on my motorcycle trackdays =)
I am in the process of putting your advice use, having unlocked the phone this morning and then heading to the NCP here in Chatswood, only to be told they wouldn't do it and to return the handset to vodafone for replacement, or it would cost me $50au. I called vodafone to check if this was correct and after a long winded process I have been credited $50 to my next bill so I can go back to NCP and get the standard firmware installed. But if I hadn't read this thread first I wouldn't have had a leg to stand on (I have always - ALWAYS - hated vodafone bloat/software on my phones).
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Delegates discussed the outcome of the NATO Defence Ministers meetings last March and focused on the Smart Defence concept recently introduced by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. They looked at ways to promote multinational programmes in order to make best use of shrinking defence budgets and also addressed the implications for the CNAD of emerging technologies, interoperability, and the relationship with industry.
Missile Defence, Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS), Countering Improvised Explosive Devices (C-IEDs) and the importance of enhancing cooperation with the European Union were among some of the specific capabilities discussed.
Mr Patrick Auroy, Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment and CNAD Permanent Chairman said, "I believe we should continue with long term efforts which aim to overcome many of the traditional obstacles that undermine the feasibility of multinational programmes. But at the same time we should look for new initiatives for multinational approaches to meet existing requirements". Auroy pointed out that Smart Defence can help nations meet two of the challenges they face today: "how to get more security for the limited resources nations devote to defence, and how to invest enough to prepare for the future".
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The Preliminary Examination changed as adopted by the faculty in April 2005.
The purpose of the Preliminary Exam is to verify that the student is ready to pursue full-time research towards a PhD degree. In this exam the student is expected to demonstrate a broad understanding of core physics concepts, familiarity with the current research in the subfield chosen for the PhD and proficiency in mathematical, computational and other techniques necessary to pursue research in the field. A student is not formally accepted as a candidate for the PhD degree until the preliminary examination has been passed. The following guidelines are intended to clarify the structure of a typical Prelim-Exam.
The student is expected to take the exam as early as possible after the student has chosen to work with a faculty Advisor towards a PhD, but no later than the end of the sixth semester. We note that this is different from the Graduate School requirement.
Under exceptional circumstances the student may petition for an extension. This extension is not automatic, and it requires the approval of the DGS and (if the exam goes beyond the third year) the Dean of the Graduate School. Ordinarily, an extension will not be granted beyond the middle of the fourth year.
In the summer, a preliminary examination may only be scheduled between the opening and closing dates of the summer session. A student must be registered during the term in which he/she takes the exam.
The student can get an A.M. degree after passing the preliminary exam. If the student intends to receive the A.M. (or M.S. for a thesis), he/she will need to submit the "Apply to Graduate" process in ACES. More information can be found here.
The topic of the exam will be selected by the student in consultation with his/her PhD Advisor and must be in the field of research the student wishes to pursue during his/her PhD. However it is not necessary that the student have a clear goal or topic of his/her PhD thesis. It is also not necessary for the student to have done substantial research in the subfield before the exam is taken. On the other hand the student should exhibit a broad understanding of the core physics concepts, be familiar with some of the current research in the chosen subfield so as to clarify his/her ability to conduct independent research and must show that he/she has a good understanding and is comfortable with the techniques used in the chosen field of research.
Once the topic of the exam is chosen, the student will submit a title and Prelim-Abstract (of length not greater than one page) to the Advisor, who will forward it to the Advisory Committee when it is formed. An example of the title/abstract page can be found at this sample (PDF).
Approximately three months before the exam, an Advisory Committee consisting of five members of the faculty including the student's PhD Advisor, who acts as the Chair, must be assembled. The role of the Committee is to evaluate the student in the preliminary exam and continue to guide and evaluate the student's progress in subsequent years until the student defends the PhD thesis.
Using input from the student and the submitted Prelim-Abstract, it is the responsibility of the Advisor to form the Committee in consultation with the DGS. He/She then contacts the members to check their availability and forwards the Prelim-Abstract. The DGS and ultimately the Associate Dean of the Graduate School is responsible for approving the committee. The choice of the Committee must adhere to the following requirements in order to achieve a suitable physics balance:
The Advisory Committee approval form must be filed with the Graduate School for approval by the Associate Dean of the Graduate School no later than two months prior to the preliminary exam. The Advisor must send to the DGS the list of the members. The purpose of this form is to specify the members of the committee and not to fix the exact date and time of the exam. The latter is done by the Advisor four weeks before the exam.
In the preliminary exam, the Committee is expected to probe the student's understanding from his/her seminar, the Prelim-Report, and any relevant questions and answers. Then the Committee must decide whether the student passes the exam or not.
The student must write a 4-8 page Prelim-Report on the topic of the examination and the presentation he/she will make at the Prelim-Exam. The report typically will contain four sections:
The oral exam itself consists of two parts:
The Committee members will make a point of addressing questions to the student rather than to each other. The student will be given an opportunity to respond to such questions. If a student is having difficulties with a particular question, it is the questioner who should take the primary responsibility for helping out. When appropriate, the Advisor or other committee members can enter the discussion after the first exchange either to follow up or to clarify issues.
Immediately following the exam, the Committee will discuss the results. As required by the Graduate School, each Committee member must vote to Pass or Fail the student on the Prelim-Exam. Passing the exam requires no more than one negative vote, which must not be that of the Advisor (see the Graduate School regulations).
In case of failure, the Committee can grant the student a second chance at taking the exam, but no sooner than three months after the first exam date. When the exam is taken for the second time, passing requires an affirmative vote by each member of the Committee. Failure on the second examination will render a student ineligible to continue in the PhD program.
For internal departmental purposes, the pass vote must be further categorized as either Pass or Conditional Pass. Both count as Pass insofar as the Graduate School is concerned. In the case of a Conditional Pass, the Committee will assign additional work and/or study considered to be in the best interest of the student. In granting a Conditional Pass, the Committee is stating that the student does appear to be capable of pursuing the PhD degree, but that some minor weaknesses evident in this exam should be corrected.
Within one week of the exam, the Advisor must write a brief summary of the exam and the result. The summary must be distributed to the Advisory Committee for review. After appropriate revisions are completed, the summary must be sent to the student, the Committee and the DGS. In cases where the student received a Conditional Pass, the summary must include a description of the remedial work that the student is required to complete, and a timeline for its completion.
Every student beyond the first year is required to submit a 1-3 page written report to the DGS every year by March 31. If the preliminary has been taken within the last year, the preliminary exam summary then serves as the annual report. This is a requirement of the Graduate School. Additionally, as a departmental requirement, students who have taken the preliminary exam must also distribute this report to all members of the Advisory Committee.
After the annual report, or at any time during the year, a meeting of the Advisory Committee may be initiated. If the student, or the Advisor, or at least two members of the committee request a meeting, then a meeting of all members of the Advisory Committee needs to be convened. The particular format of the meeting is flexible and will be decided between the student and the Advisory Committee. It is the responsibility of the Advisor to convene a meeting when needed.
Within one week of the meeting, the Advisor must write a brief summary of the meeting. The summary must be distributed to the Advisory Committee for review. After appropriate revisions are completed, the summary must be sent to the student, the Committee and the DGS.
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|Three months before the exam the Advisor, in consultation with the DGS, forms the Advisory Committee and submits to the DGS for approval. The Prelim-Abstract is forwarded to the Advisor Committee.
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|Four weeks before the exam the Advisor fixes the date and time of the exam.
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|Four weeks before the exam the student distributes the Prelim-Report to all members of the Advisory Committee, obtains the "Agree to Sit" form from the Assistant to the DGS, and files the signed "Agree to Sit" form with the Assistant to the DGS.
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|Three weeks before exam the student files the "Proposed Program of Study" form with the Assistant to the DGS.
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|Two weeks before the exam the Advisory Committee meets for the Pre-Prelim Meeting. The Advisor brings the student's "Proposed Program of Study" and qualifier results to this meeting. The Advisor brings the "Pre-Prelim Committee Meeting form" to the Assistant to the DGS at the conclusion of the meeting.
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|One week before the exam the student obtains the exam card and Graduate School "Report of Prelim" form from the Assistant to the DGS.
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|One week before the exam the student sends out a reminder to all the members of the Committee about the exam.
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|Within one week of the exam the summary of the Committee is written and approved by the Committee and given to the student and the DGS.
|Any remedial work specified by the Committee must be carried out according to the timeline specified in the Committee summary.
|The Advisory Committee meets with the student when needed. After a meeting, a brief written summary is distributed to the Committee, the student, and the DGS.
Note: Departmental deadlines are flexible upon agreement of the DGS and/or the Advisory Committee. Graduate School deadlines are rigid, especially the "-2 months" deadline above.


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Less than €2 later, I was noshing on the best sausage I'd ever had: it possessed just the right amount of snap in texture, and it had a robust flavor that was nicely foiled with the accompanying mustard's horseradish-y kick. Little did I know I was on queue at Metzgerei Schreiber, one of the city's classic snack stands. 3 / 24 VDP Tasting in Wiesbaden What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Germany's quality wine producer's association, the VDP (that'd be short for Verband Deutscher Pradikats- und Qualitatsweinguter), hosted its yearly tasting of wines in Wiesbaden, a historic spa town outside Frankfurt. This year, it unveiled 365 wines from the 2011 vintage that were designated as "great growth" wines. Our press junket was among the first to taste those wines. This highly efficient, organized wine-tasting was unlike any I'd ever attended. Tasters (who were sent the extensive wine list in advance) were assigned seating in a quiet room lined with long rows of tables, and could request flights of six wines to servers waiting on hand for new orders. Admiring the scene, acclaimed wine writer Jancis Robinson wrote that it was "a miracle of wine service." 4 / 24 Sunburnt Grapes in Deidesheim What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Our press group headed to the quaint winemaking town of Deidesheim (population: 3,700), where we stayed for the night. On our walk to dinner, the head of our press tour pointed out some sunburnt Riesling grapes, the result of hotter Summer days in the Palatinate climate. 6 / 24 "There Has Never Been a More Exciting Time" What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dr. Burklin-Wolf wine consultant Tom Benns welcomed us to organic restaurant Hofgut Ruppertsberg. "There has never been a more exciting time to live and make wine in Germany," Benns told us. 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I so enjoyed its floral notes that I later bought some to take home with me. 9 / 24 Christmann Winery in Gimmeldingen What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 The next morning, we rose early to head to Gimmeldingen, a small village in the Palatinate township of Neustadt. There, we met up with winemaker Steffen Christmann of Weingut Christmann, who showed us around his estate. 11 / 24 Weingut von Winning in Deidesheim What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 After Christmann, it was off to another weingut (winery) for a tour of the cellar. At Weingut von Winning, we got a taste of the history behind the winemaking. The estate first started producing wine back in 1812. 11 / 24 Wise Wine Words What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Wise words from a large wooden wine barrel in the cellar at von Winning translated to "From the cradle to the grave, drinking is the best thing you can do." 12 / 24 Assembly-Line Bottling at von Winning What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 Despite its respectful nod to the past, Weingut von Winning also proved to be quite modern, as evidenced by our tour of the winery's bottling plant. 13 / 24 Candied Fruit and Wine Pairing What's Your Reaction? 0 0 0 0 0 0 While in Deidesheim, we hit up Biffar, a company that's been producing candied fruits since 1890. 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