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All rooms have en suite bathrooms and an extra sofa bed with a fully equipped kitchenette. Ideal for overseas assignments, leisure vacation and relocation.
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Master's and MS-PhD Bridge Program Application Process
Master's and MS-PhD Bridge Program Application Process
Applying to our Master's or MS-PhD Bridge program in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders requires two separate application processes. All application materials are due January 1, 2015. Please be early to ensure that all materials are received on time.
This program requires use of the Centralized Application Service for application review. Please submit a completed application and all required credentials to the service at: http://www.capcsd.org/csdcas/students.php. All official credentials must be submitted through the Centralized Application Service. Do not send official credentials or other application materials to BGSU for application processing. The CSDCAS application for BGSU includes the following:
GRE Scores. Have your official GRE scores sent directly to CSDCAS using BGSU's CSDCAS reporting number (0703).
Three letters of recommendation. These should be sent electronically to CSDCAS. Recommendations should be requested from individuals who are best suited to comment on your fitness for graduate study in the field of communication disorders. It is recommended that a minimum of two of your letters come from academic faculty, preferably from the student's home department. No BGSU cover sheet is needed.
Personal letter of application. This should be uploaded electronically to CSDCAS. BGSU has our own set of instructions for this, and they are available within our program information on CSDCAS.
If you are applying for our MS – PhD Bridge program, in addition to the above information you must also include a statement indicating that you are applying to the MS-PhD Bridge program.
Transcripts. Have your official transcripts (from every university you have attended) sent directly to CSDCAS. Please see the "Sending US/Canadian Transcripts" information on the CSDCAS FAQ site. They have a form to use, and an address to tell your university. When entering info from transcripts into CSDCAS, please use the category "Basic Communication Processes" for each class that is in your Communication Sciences and Disorders major. If you have a different major, use "Basic Communication Processes" for your Communication Sciences and Disorders classes and see our "post-bac" information.
International applicants: You are required to arrange for foreign transcript reports to be sent directly to CSDCAS from the foreign transcript evaluation agency. CSDCAS information includes a list of possible transcript evaluation agencies. See info here. Also, international students are required to complete the TOEFL and may be requested to provide the Department with a recorded speech sample.
Please read the CSDCAS instructions and follow them carefully. Also, be sure to keep BGSU's program information within CSDCAS open in a separate window to ensure you are following our directions. Please also note the CSDCAS information regarding speed of processing applications. Questions about CSDCAS application? See FAQ and directions on left of the CSDCAS application portal.
In addition to the application at www.csdcas.org, you must also apply to the BGSU Graduate College using the button below. Students will not be considered for admission until both the CSDCAS application and the BGSU Graduate College application are completed.
Complete Online Application for Admission to the Graduate College
You are required to complete the on-line application and pay the mandatory BGSU application fee.
As you complete the graduate college application, make sure that you apply for the Master's of Science degree (not the Master's of Arts).
Please do not send any official credentials or other application materials to BGSU at this time. GRE scores, transcripts, and letters of recommendation will go directly to CSDCAS.
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Checklist for Master's and M.S. PhD bridge applicants (downloadable form). A minimum of 4
prerequisite classes must be completed and included in your
application to be considered for admission. Please fill out this
form completely, change the file name to your last name, and email it to the
CDIS department using this link. Email it to email@example.com if the link does
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applicants - Please direct all admissions inquiries to the
graduate coordinator, Dr. Kim Traver.
Master's Degree Admission Criteria and Prerequisites
A student's admission to the Master's program in Speech-Language Pathology is dependent upon the following criteria*:
- Graduation from an accredited undergraduate college or university.
- A minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.00, and a minimum GPA of 3.20 in the major.
- Three letters of recommendation (sent to CSDCAS)
- GRE scores (sent to CSDCAS)
- Personal letter of application. (sent to CSDCAS)
- Successful completion of the following courses, or their
equivalents. A minimum of 4 completed prerequisite classes must be
completed and included in your application to be considered for
admission. Students seeking public school certification may need
additional course work at the graduate level. Descriptions of these
courses can be found in the University's Undergraduate Catalog.
- CDIS 1230 Introduction to Communication Disorders
- CDIS 2240 Phonetics
- CDIS 2250 Speech and Language Acquisition and Development
- CDIS 3010 Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech Mechanism
- CDIS 3020 Acoustics for Speech and Hearing
- CDIS 3110 Phonological Assessment and Intervention
- CDIS 3510 Language Assessment and Intervention
- CDIS 3610 Diagnostic Audiology
- CDIS 4010 Clinical Methods in Communication Disorders
* A prerequisite worksheet can be found here. Not all students who meet these minimum criteria are admitted into the program. There are approximately 28-30 available spaces per year for incoming graduate students.
NOTE: All application materials are due January 1, 2015. Please be early in completing the CSDCAS application to ensure that all materials are received on time.
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NASD Adds Spanish Language Material to its Dispute Resolution Web Site
Washington, D.C.—NASD announced today that its Dispute Resolution division has enhanced its Web site by providing information in Spanish. The Web site now provides links to important investor information in Spanish, as well as links to translated documents providing overviews of the dispute resolution process for parties and arbitrators.
NASD Dispute Resolution is the largest securities dispute resolution forum in the world. NASD facilitates the efficient resolution of monetary, business, and employment disputes between investors, securities firms, and employees of securities firms by offering both arbitration and mediation services through a network of offices across the United States.
"The addition of the Spanish-language information is another important milestone in the evolution of NASD's securities arbitration and mediation forum," said Linda Fienberg, President of NASD Dispute Resolution. "By providing information in Spanish, we hope to assist parties in successfully navigating through the dispute resolution process."
In addition to the Spanish language pages, the NASD Web site provides easy access to the most up-to-date securities arbitration and mediation program information, including necessary forms to initiate arbitration or mediation, and rules, procedures and related publications providing guidance about the arbitration and mediation processes.
NASD's site provides these additional Dispute Resolution resources:
View Spanish translation of this news release.
NASD is the leading private-sector provider of financial regulatory services, dedicated to bringing integrity to the markets and confidence to investors through effective and efficient regulation and complementary compliance and technology-based services. NASD touches virtually every aspect of the securities business -- from registering and educating all industry participants, to examining securities firms, enforcing both NASD rules and the federal securities laws, and administering the largest dispute resolution forum for investors and member firms. For more information please visit www.nasd.com.


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World's Most Expensive Hot Dog Lands in New York
Categories: Food News
Well, that's precisely what's going down at Serendipity in New York. The famous ice cream shop already owns the Guinness world records for Most Expensive and Largest Ice Cream Sundaes. But now it's setting its sights on hot dogs.
To be exact: A three-foot-long gourmet hot dog that, at $69, is supposed to be the most expensive in the world. The dog itself is grilled with white truffle oil, set in a bun toasted with truffle oil, topped with foie gras and black truffles, and served with truffled Dijon mustard and heirloom tomato ketchup. That $69 doesn't include tax and tip, and it must be ordered 24 hours in advance. Yikes.
According to reports, the "haute dog," as it's been dubbed, is actually pretty tasty. But it does raise the question, "How much are you willing to pay for what is basically a hot dog?" Are $1 or $2 dirty water dogs your limit? Or will you pay $10 for some of the gourmet dogs you can get at local restaurants?
For example, a foot-long, half-pound hot dog served with stout mustard and beer-braised sauerkraut from Big Bear Brewing Co. will set you back $10. Meanwhile, a fully loaded Chicago dog at Hot Dog Heaven runs around $3.
How much are you willing to pay for a hot dog? Would you buy the $70 monster seen above?
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POSTED: Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 5:15pm
UPDATED: Thursday, January 24, 2013 - 5:19pm
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, LA — A married couple has been arrested in Tangipahoa Parish on child pornography charges.
Sheriff's detectives executed a search warrant at a Loranger residence today and located images of child pornography on electronic equipment located within the residence.
A preliminary search of the residence revealed the presence of multiple sexually explicit images of a child approximately 3 - 4 years old. Detectives seized several electronic items which will be forensically examined in the upcoming weeks.
Richard W. Dunnington, 51, and Lisa Fay Dunnington, 50 were both charged with Pornography Involving Juveniles.
Detectives from the Tri-parish Narcotics Task Force were called to the scene to assist after detectives located illegal narcotics and drug paraphernalia in the residence. Consequently, the Dunnington's are likely to face additional drug related charges within the next few days.
The Dunningtons were booked into the Tangipahoa Parish Jail and are awaiting bond.


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Day One of Formula One's second pre-season test in Bahrain saw Mercedes-powered teams to the fore as Red Bull again struggled.
Besides Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes W05, the cars of Force India and McLaren also featured prominently in both reliability and pace - the latter increasingly set to become a factor as teams continue to follow the learning curve set by 2014's technological shift.
Nico Hulkenberg led the way with a 1:36.880s that saw the Force India end the session a full second clear of the field - the lap albeit set on soft tyres.
A notable omission among the Mercedes-powered cars was the Williams FW36 of Felipe Massa, which completed just five laps in all. Yet the total racked up by Nico Hulkenberg, Hamilton particularly and McLaren's Kevin Magnussen - the latter pair third and fourth fastest - once again put the rest in the shade.
Sebastian Vettel could have been forgiven for seeking the nearest palm tree in order to cool off as Red Bull again found themselves in the mire, with the World Champions not taking to the 5.412km Bahrain International Circuit until 1.45pm local time.
Red Bull and Renault have both worked flat out to try and get a handle on the overheating problems they suffered at Jerez three weeks ago and although Vettel set the fifth fastest time of the day, his tally of just 14 laps will hardly inspire renewed confidence.
Furthermore, the RB10 also stopped on track once again - its driver stood forlornly by the car with just over an hour of running remaining. There were four red flags in all during a session, the start of which was delayed owing to a shortage of track marshals.
Perhaps they were all too busy ogling Lotus's new E22, which finally broke cover after missing the first test. The car's 'twin tusk' nose has already attracted plenty of comment and the team have also opted to try something different at the rear, with a wing mounting that appears to bend around the exhaust.
Despite being first out on track, Romain Grosjean managed a total of just eight laps as software and battery problems intervened, with the car ending up ninth fastest overall. Ahead of him, Caterham once more led the Renault-powered teams in terms of laps covered - 67 for Robin Frijns - and although Toro Rosso also edged out Lotus, Daniil Kvyat managed a paltry five laps in total, with the STR9 also stopping on track.
While both Red Bull-backed teams pulled down the shutters in their garages first thing, Ferrari were among the early risers - although Fernando Alonso was soon back in the pits with smoke pouring from the back of his F14 T.
A 'fuel mix' problem was diagnosed and Alonso was soon back on track, maintaining the Scuderia's assured start to 2014 with the second fastest time set in his 64 laps.
Adrian Sutil managed 81 laps in the Ferrari-powered Sauber to wind up sixth fastest - the German albeit spinning his C33 as happened more than once in Spain - with Marussia's MR03 managing just three laps in the hands of Jules Bianchi.
In effect, Thursday's running represents the halfway point for teams on the steep, winding road to Melbourne and it could be argued that, having covered 383 laps to Red Bull's 35, Mercedes are 10 times farther along it.
Furthermore, with Hulkenberg's lap quicker than the fastest set in last year's race, signs are emerging that Mercedes' PU106A has power as well as durability. Renault Sport President Jean-Michel Jalinier met with Red Bull team boss Christian Horner and advisor Helmut Marko in the paddock on Wednesday; oh to be a fly on the wall.


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Cape Man Assaults Girfriend With Wasabi Stained Jeans When She Got Late Night Booty Call Text
Capecodonline – A Marstons Mills man was arrested and charged last week with an alleged assault involving an expensive pair of jeans and wasabi sauce. John McGuinness, 22, was arraigned in Barnstable District Court Friday on domestic assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and intimidation of a witness charges after he allegedly attacked his girlfriend earlier in the day. Earlier in the night, the victim and McGuinness had been at the Fox Hole Bar in Osterville to watch the Boston Celtics game. On the way home, the victim received a text message from a male friend. This angered McGuinness and the couple argued until the victim dropped him off at his home, according to the report. While she was driving home, the victim received a text message from McGuinness, who said he was throwing a $200 pair of her jeans outside. The victim drove back to find McGuinness outside with her pants, which he had apparently covered in wasabi sauce, according to the police report. From there, McGuinness forced the window of the victim's car down and took her cell phone, which spurred her to get out of the vehicle, according to the report. Once out, McGuinness hit the victim in the face with the jeans, getting wasabi sauce in her eyes. He then poured more sauce in her car, while the victim cleaned her eyes and fled.
It's very rare that I laugh out loud reading a story, but I did with this one. For some reason I just picture the wasabi jeans stuck to this chick's face like a Klingon in star trek. The more she struggles the more the wasabi sauce gets in her eyes. Just made me laugh. Anyway let me state this loud and clear. I have absolutely no problem with anything this guy did at any point in this story. Like since when is assault with wasabi sauce considered a dangerous weapon? What else was this guy supposed to do? Just sit there and get cuckholed like some damn fool? I mean if some dude texts The First Lady late night you better believe I'm pouring wasabi sauce all over her Louis Vuitton bag even though I bought it. (I roll deep) Sure you can't physically hit a woman, but you can certainly hit them where it hurts. Sometimes you got to fight fire with fire. Late night booty calls? Not on my watch. Automatic wasabi sauce to the prized possessions. Automatic.


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BSA offers supplemental pack program ideas for each month. One of the Cub Scout themes for the May core value of Health and Fitness is a Destination Parks theme.
Here is what the program helps say about this theme:
Destination Parks is a natural theme partner to health and fitness. May is a great time to get outdoors and explore nature while improving our health by walking, hiking, bicycling, and playing games and sports. Scouts keep fit by doing outdoor activities that keep them physically active as they earn Scouting awards. Local parks provide that opportunity close to home.
So this theme is based on the idea improving fitness by getting involved in some outdoor activity. Below you'll find some ways to form your pack and den programs around this theme which can be done at your local park.
Cub Scout Themes – Destination Parks (Health and Fitness)
Tiger Cub Scouts
- Tiger Achievement 5 – Lets Go Outdoors
- Tiger Elective 29 – Safety in the Sun
- Tiger Elective 33 – Cleanup Treasure Hunt
- Tiger Elective 34 – Conservation
- Tiger Elective 35 – Fun Outdoors
- Tiger Elective 37 – Take a Bicycle Ride
Wolf Cub Scouts
- Wolf Achievement 7 – Your Living World
- Wolf Elective 18 – Outdoor Adventure
- Wolf Elective 19 – Fishing
- Wolf Elective 20 – Sports
- Wolf Elective 23 – Lets Go Camping
Bear Cub Scouts
- Bear Achievement 5 – Sharing Your World with Wildlife
- Bear Achievement 6 – Take Care of Your Planet
- Bear Achievement 12 – Family Outdoor Adventure
- Bear Achievement 14 – Ride Right
- Bear Achievement 15 – Games, Games, Games!
- Bear Achievement 16 – Building Muscles
- Bear Achievement 23 – Sports, Sports, Sports
- Bear Elective 14 – Landscaping
- Bear Elective 15 – Water and Soil Conservation
- Bear Elective 18 – Backyard Gym
- Bear Elective 25 – Lets Go Camping
- Athlete Activity Badge
- Forester Activity Badge
- Naturalist Activity Badge
- Outdoorsman Activity Badge
- Sportsman Activity Badge
- Arrow of Light Badge
Academics and Sports Program
- Bicycling Belt Loop and Pin
- Fishing Belt Loop and Pin
- Hiking Belt Loop and Pin
- Horseback Riding Belt Loop and Pin
- Map and Compass Belt Loop and Pin
- Wildlife Conservation Belt Loop and Pin


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Ice Princess
This dumb-as-a-stump teen girl coming-of-age movie envisions a high school physics geek (Michelle Trachtenberg) who turns into an ice skating pro as a result of her knowledge of physics. Kim Cattrall ("Sex and the City") gives the only interesting performance in a movie that diminishes the usually dependable talents of Joan Cusack as the mother of the princess. Arcane ice skating terminology is freely spouted as our predictable heroine achieves ice skating accolades in spite of her affinity for falling on her bum in every competition she enters. When little Ms. Smarty Pants purposefully blows her Harvard interview in order to pursue skating, you know which chain is being pulled.
Rated G. 92 mins. (D) (One Star)
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#everydaymadewell: Good morning, Magda Wosinska. Watch the photographer pal around with her adorable dog in their Los Angeles backyard. http://bit.ly/1zIRnt9
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#everydaymadewell / what musician @NataliePrass wears on tour and listens to before bedtime: http://t.co/PCaeQEfKno http://t.co/BgQIkyK1VO/p>
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Black high risers + no alarm clocks = photographer Magda Wosinska's #everydaymadewell. On the blog: http://t.co/dRJ3kl0q9L/p>
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Free tonight? We're hosting a little thing—recycle denim, grab a bite, take $20 off jeans: http://t.co/15kNqQJgOF (cc @discover_cotton)/p>
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#everydaymadewell: Watch photographer Magda Wosinska and her dog play in their LA backyard: http://t.co/PdPCVA26JM https://t.co/2ggg5y9pNS/p>
#everydaymadewell / Watch Asli Omar, Houston singer, spend her day in overalls and white denim http://t.co/ltw8hMgcDX http://t.co/maE3ekmEIA/p>
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What: party! Where: your local Madewell When: tomorrow Why: recycling old jeans + $20 off a new pair Details: http://t.co/15kNqQJgOF/p>
#everydaymadewell: Record shopping with Asli Omar of The Tontons means impromptu dance parties and taco trucks. https://t.co/HyzLWTotrK/p>
#everydaymadewell: Record shopping with Asli Omar of The Tontons means impromptu dance parties and pit stops for tacos. http://bit.ly/1DS1kck
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RT @WhoWhatWear: MAJOR! @Madewell1937's latest collection is KILLING it: http://t.co/gbA816TwhT #sp #everydaymadewell http://t.co/yBQExcyLZf/p>
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#everydaymadewell: We hit the road to see how three of our friends fit Madewell into their days. Get a glimpse below, plus more after the click… http://bit.ly/1BIwdkk
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Pouches from Tokyo-based Delfonics. Good things come in three's, as they say. http://t.co/iGLxL3YSSk #labelswelove http://t.co/rcjOBpVOdL/p>
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The value of boredom + an app that tracks how often you check your phone (eek), via @3chairs http://t.co/YVQMJqfBNm/p>
#everydaymadewell: Dancer & Filmmaker Celia Rowlson-Hall
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The Northstar Pullover: a guiding light for those "what to wear" mornings http://t.co/AfEdlWpYbH #everydaymadewell http://t.co/hjd1dShoOn/p>
OK, now you can look. Yep, your legs look amazing. Shop our Flea Market Flares now. http://t.co/eJiPO3FNsj http://t.co/xG6TFDy0WY/p>
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Worn at age three by chance. Worn now by choice. Shop our overalls now. http://t.co/P34rJuQ3n7 #everydaymadewell http://t.co/Hmp70Rdauc/p>
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You'd never guess this cozy synth-pop song was recorded in 1983 Japan, via @Youtube http://t.co/5SjQDppEDy/p>
dream closet / a sea of blues #everydaymadewell
love is in the hair / happy #valentinesday #everydaymadewell http://t.co/OD2lKQKEzP/p>
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Give your head-to-toe black a break. http://t.co/9qlhUzfc4d #everydaymadewell http://t.co/JtpTJNlFyY/p>
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7am coffee < 7pm cocktail. #everydaymadewell/p>
Won Hundred: sharp, simple pieces only a Scandinavian brand could create. http://t.co/te3lF99VIo #labelswelove http://t.co/OV9k0NW07w/p>
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@madewell1937 PS, recycle your jeans in our stores (@discovercotton turns them into housing insulation), you get $20 off a new pair/p>
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making moves / (lol) #everydaymadewell http://t.co/z44NDCZ9vl/p>
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dream reading nook / + 4 links we loved this week, on the blog http://t.co/7Xf4RmWqt7 #everydaymadewell http://t.co/0rNcXCXKY5/p>
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Your perfect soundtrack is here: we're now on @spotify and have 24 playlists we think you'll love: https://t.co/hFrIk5noEg/p>
.@Eberjey: supercomfy first layers worth letting peek out http://t.co/lyj6lVo5sI #labelswelove http://t.co/CrOt2Wd29g/p>
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Here are the beautiful but shiver-inducing ice hotel pictures you didn't ask for, via @URDesignMag http://t.co/OaGxLNe2L2/p>
The Glasgow Satchel: a bag for your very full day. http://t.co/UMsd9RQW1H #everydaymadewell http://t.co/NgxsWPvqba/p>
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#everydaymadewell: Why photographer Magda Wosinska's days start with Led Zeppelin and her car: http://t.co/PCaeQEfKno http://t.co/jfr6Ge3mHM/p>
Learn from yesterday, live for today, wear jeans on days that end in "y" #everydaymadewell/p>
RT @Sierra_Prescott: Me FALLING ?? Outtake from my #everydaymadewell @madewell1937 vid. Do you watch it yet ????-?? http://t.co/1qqqs2JKJo h…/p>
A bright idea / winning a Madewell shopping spree in our #everydaymadewell #contest. Details: http://t.co/KxhFCt544M http://t.co/mzSjSGG2tt/p>
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Hear needlework patterns make eerie melodies when played by a hand-cranked music box, via @smithsonianmag http://t.co/ZVqBwUVaEM/p>
RT @NETAPORTER: Meet @madewell1937, your new go-to brand for super soft denim and cool, casual essentials. http://t.co/1HfGKyTHJ8 http://t…/p>
Bright white jeans + getting outside of a comfort zone = singer Asli Omar's #everydaymadewell. On the blog: http://t.co/BwFSXqF6de/p>
#everydaymadewell / asli omar, houston-based singer of the tontons, shares her penchant for overalls and white denim (watch her video, link in bio)
Listen to writer Joyce Carol Oates explain why obsession is better than inspiration, via @NYPL http://t.co/oD0twd8isf/p>
#everydaymadewell: Take in the view from photographer Sierra Prescott's skateboard as she slides along the Los Angeles coast. http://bit.ly/1w4aWur
milk and sugar, honey? / tea-o-clock #everydaymadewell
#everydaymadewell: Watch LA photographer Magda Wosinska hang with her dog and her vintage car: http://t.co/Qr9k2nDEiC http://t.co/rUPkBd0Ds2/p>
#everydaymadewell: Watch singer Asli Omar's perfect Houston day (and night on stage): http://t.co/giyvwA4Bwf http://t.co/pe5LiVIOpo/p>
#everydaymadewell: We hit the road to film how 3 of our friends fit Madewell into their days. https://t.co/FmRCbykuVw/p>
we'd like to thank the academy… / red carpet moment
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Word to use: goya—giving permission to the impossible for the sake of a great story (c/o the muhajirs)/p>
what's good enough for french ingenues… / read our history of the high-rise, today on the blog http://t.co/VvJ6h0u2UN http://t.co/3Yvw63vdAW/p>
see you monday, desk / + 7 links we loved this week, today on the blog (link in bio) #wellread
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dream closet / a sea of blues #everydaymadewell http://t.co/a552svMQza/p>
How to layer: jeans + dress + leather jacket (easy, right?) http://t.co/gxOpYRJTor #everydaymadewell http://t.co/FqbETnvR6v/p>
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#everydaymadewell / how @celiarowlsonhall, modern dancer and choreographer, moves through her days and who she turns to for style inspiration, on the blog (link in bio)
Watch rain bubbles create that just-rained-on pavement smell, via @nytimes http://t.co/4HzP7gBEZY/p>
.@Barbour: giving "neither snow nor rain…" a whole new meaning http://t.co/JFYrjDnOVc #labelswelove http://t.co/9EOAzqaG3s/p>
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<3 RT @Racked: Madewell's growing up. Here are the essential four pieces to buy: http://t.co/K2f4jRIYX7/p>
Pop culture cattle call: a farmer calls in his herd by playing a Lorde song on his trombone, via @kottke http://t.co/Tenj7nX3ar/p>
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Verizon Wireless [3] blew away the competition in the latest J.D. Power and Associates report [4] on wireless network performance [5]. The nation's largest wireless carrier ranked first in five regions, and U.S Cellular took the top spot in one region.
In the West Region, which covers Colorado and 15 other states, Verizon ranked No. 1, followed by Sprint Nextel. AT&T and T-Mobile tied for last. The top ranking means Verizon receives fewer customer-reported problems about dropped calls, late-arriving text messages and other issues.
The J.D Power study also stated that the number of Internet-related problems, such as slow connection speeds, is significantly lower among subscribers of high-speed 4G LTE services. Not surprisingly, Verizon is the only carrier with a live LTE network in Colorado.
The other national carriers are at various stages of developing their LTE networks and have not announced plans to launch the next-gen technology in the Denver area.
"With the network advantages of using 4G LTE technology, in terms of spectrum efficiencies and increase in data connection speeds and reliability, it's not unexpected that wireless carriers are rushing to expand and upgrade their networks to align with this latest generation of service," J.D. Power's Kirk Parsons said in a statement.
Interestingly, J.D. Power's report comes a day after Piper Jaffray released a study that found nearly half of U.S. consumers believe they don't need 4G LTE [6]. Piper Jaffray survey 3,000 consumers. J.D. Power's report is based on responses from nearly 27,000 wireless subscribers.
AT&T, Verizon's biggest rival, issued a press release today stating that it has invested $80 million on network improvements in Colorado during the first half of 2012. But once again, the company makes no mention of LTE in Colorado [7].
AT&T continues to refer to its upgraded HSPA+ network as 4G, while the rest of the tech world considers it 3.5G, at best. AT&T LTE is live in more than 50 markets across the U.S., and the carrier plans to complete its LTE buildout by the end of 2013.
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I-35 will be restricted to a single lane in each direction from mile marker 211 to mile marker 221 between Moose Lake and Barnum.
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Northbound I-35 will be restricted to a single lane from mile marker 190 to mile marker 202 between Sandstone and Willow River.
Both projects will be completed later this year.
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Keakealani will share stories of her North Kona homeland from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Wentworth 1, and from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, in the Keauhou III Ballroom at the Sheraton Keauhou Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay. Both lectures are free.
"'Nani wale Pu'u Anahulu, beautiful indeed is Pu'u Anahulu,' reads the first line of a song that wells great affection for the natives of this land," Keakealani said.
She was raised in a family of cowboys and fisherman in Pu'u Anahulu where most of the residents were fluent native speakers of the Hawaiian language. Today, as curator for the Ka'upulehu Interpretive Center at Kalaemano, she creates and develops educational programs that span the entire ahupua'a.
Keakealani was part of a team of educators who opened Punana Leo o Waimea, a Hawaiian language immersion preschool, and later joined another group of educators in opening Kanu o ka 'Aina New Century Public Charter School's early-childhood component. After 12 years of classroom teaching, she took a position under the University of Hawaii's Na Pua No'eau Center for Gifted and Talented Native Hawaiian Children, where she created culturally rich programs within three of Hawaii Island's six districts.
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Communities Minister Greg Clark makes a statement regarding the new planning rules in the House of Commons, London.
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Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Ministers today claimed they had listened to public concerns about planning reforms when they publishing a final version of their new policy.
There had been fears when the National Planning Policy Framework was published last July that it would make it much easier to build on countryside areas.
But speaking in the House of Commons planning minister Greg Clark said there would be "robust protections" for designated areas of countryside, such as green belt or the Norfolk Broads.
Meanwhile the government reinstated a requirement for planning authorities to recognise that undesignated areas of countryside also had "intrinsic value and beauty".
Mr Clark said: "Our reforms to planning policy have three fundamental objectives. To put unprecedented power in the hands of communities to shape the places in which they live.
"To better support growth to give the next generation the chance that our generation has had to have a decent home, and to allow the jobs to be created on which our prosperity depends.
"And to ensure that the places we cherish – our countryside, towns and cities – are bequeathed to the next generation in a better condition than they are now."
Campaigners had feared that a requirement that councils decide planning applications on a "presumption in favour of sustainable development" would allow developers to force through projects in spite of public opposition.
But Mr Clark said each planning authority area's "local plan", drawn up by the council in consultation with voters, would be the "keystone" to all planning decisions – dictating where development went.
Another change includes an explicit return to "brownfield first", which requires councils to favour previously used land for new development instead of green field sites, and a clearer definition of "sustainable development". The new policy will also favour town centre development.
Mr Clark said the changes would allow more homes to be built, which have been held up in part by the "sclerosis" of the planning system.
He said: "The framework guarantees robust protections for our natural and historic environment, and goes further by requiring net improvements to put right some of the neglect that has been visited on us."
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Oh dear Greg - this is Norfolk, there is no 'consultation with local voters'.... what Derrick wants, Derrick gets and stuff everybody else!
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Still wont stop garden grabbing which is out of control in Bradwell, Norfolk aided and abetted by the parish council
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Many developers will just look at the presumption in favour of development not sustainable development.The Coalition have not defined sustainability so until legal precedent is established Planning Committees are in a no win cleft stick.The Localism agenda is about to fall apart as a result.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
What is most conveniently not mentioned is that it is still government policy to require councils to build large numbers of houses . i.e 37,000 houses in Norfolk over the next 15 years. Until this requirement is rescinded then we councils will have no option but to give the go ahead for large scale developments.
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Thinking about karma again
So I have been thinking yet again about karma and something occurred to me. It was so obvious and yet it had not reared its face until now. How can a necessary outcome rely on a contingent act? This does not require a great deal of illustration. Say someone murdered in a past life, and must bear the result of that, being murdered himself in the next. One's fate in that instance is sealed. One has to be murdered by necessity of eternal law. But, in the following incarnation, that same person is murdered by a murderer – who we ourselves assume had the free will either to go through with the act or deny himself that criminal course of action! Had he not murdered, we would applaud his moral fortitude, and yet justice would not be fulfilled in terms of the guilty party. On the other hand, had he murdered, we would scorn him and heap condemnation on his head, justice however being, on the sly as it were, totally fulfilled.
Here is how I have thought of solving this conundrum. We are free, but only at the timeless "Moment" of death, and with the onset of time we choose a possible world, out of the infinitely many, in which our necessary karma phala will come to fruition according to the non-compulsory actions of certain individuals who, either directly or indirectly, by a causal relationship either harm or benefit us. Thus, the "life-script" and everything in it, is already written. We all chose this world together, in congruity with all our desires and the combined vasanas which form our current material body-mind complex. And, while we are indeed partially on a necessary track due to the impressions received through former experiences, creating the "grid" as it were on which this life is led, our own free choices will be responsible for the future karma of others as well as ourselves. I've also thought of a perfect analogy for this. Say that our soul, in its capacity to be free, is like a growing shore wave arising from the indeterminate motions of the lake. Before it reaches a certain pitch all it amounts to is a set of quantum probabilities. But, once it picks up enough steam in the form of momentum, it rapidly ascends the sandy shore, and its balled foaminess becomes splayed across the sand in various definite shapes. First existed freedom, then it transformed itself into its opposite, necessity. Just so, death gives way to life. Pure spirit molds itself onto the features of matter and actuates it into creative frenzy.
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What if the person being murdered did not suffer much (nor did the relatives) and the perpetrator will understand futurely being murdered as an absurd suffering?
Karma is more like a dynamic flux than an eye for an eye. Let's not literalize Karma and see it childishly as fate "written in stone". As other members put it here before (and in other threads), it's not the action that counts but the state of mind one is while taking it. |
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Excellent post Pietro. Even in the form of dreadful dreams,many of our karmas spent without actually have to suffer physically.Even souls are dying in utero,infancy without knowing what has just happened to them,peoples taking birth with severe handicapped,genetic disease?? Its not like if one is a murderer has to be murdered to get justice.
Man-naathah Shri Jagan-nathah Mat-guru-shri jagad-guruhu. Mad-atma sarva-bhutatma tasmai Shri Gurave Namah. My Lord is the Lord of Universe; My teacher is the teacher of the entire universe; and my Self is the Self of all. My salutations at the lotus-feet of such a Guru, who has revealed such knowledge to me. |
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The Jainas are karma literalists and to a certain extent the Buddhists as well, but in Hinduism more factors are considered like daiva (fate) and lila (divine play/ natural probability) besides karma.
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Vannakkam: Sometimes I use money as an analogy for karma complicated.
I lend someone a dollar. That is the original action. Possibilities of how it is returned: 1) a penny a day for 100 days 2) The borrower gives it to someone else, who gives it to someone else, who gives it back to me. 3) God, through His grace and a great soul gives me back $1.01 ... interest. 4) a dime a day for 10 days 5) The person does me an errand that I would have paid a dollar for. In each scenario, the impact, or energy, of force, of the action in the same amount, is returned. Methodology of how it was returned varied. Aum Namasivaya |
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hariḥ oṁ
~~~~~~ namasté To think we understand the implications of karma IMHO is folly. Unfathomable is the course of action, says kṛṣṇa-jī ( bhāgavad gītā 4.17). We see one thing happening, yet muliple things occur. Take a ball. We bounce the ball and the ball returns to our hand. We think of cause and effect, a 1X interaction. Yet there is more occuring then meets the eye. Let me explain by another example. Take a pebble and throw it into a calm pond. One action and it looks like one event , no ? The pebble entering the water, one event. But from that one interaction, how many ripples occur ? These ripples go out and extend to the shore line where they interact with objects that cause another action to occur. The pebble too sinks to the bottom of the pond; this is another action - perhaps bumping a shrimp on its head that lies at the bottom of the pond . All this occurs from one action , and we think one re-action occurs from it. This would be mis-taken. Our actions go out from us in all directions, just like the pebble and the pond. Our thoughts, albiet subtle , are energy and they too go out in all directions and alight upon all different things. Our physical actions are just a stronger energy result of our thoughts . Actions are thoughts that take a more defined shape. So , when we consider all the thought-actions we perform in just one day let alone one life it becomes 'unfathomable' as to their response, result and impact, for us to comprehend. praṇām
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For whether the reaction comes in the form of one action, or many actions, as a sort of amalgam, there is still a necessitating chain of causality which brings the effect to fruition. In order to coordinate this complex wave of activity, free will seems to be curtailed. That was the entire point of my post. However, if one figures in the idea of possible worlds, then I think an easier case may be made for reconciling free will with what is popularly termed 'fate.' On the other hand, if one can reincarnate only in a different world commensurate with his karmic load, what to think of all those accounts of reincarnated souls who come more than once to this world?
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Namsate All,
Some very nice postings already on this subject, such a tricky concept. If I might be so bold as to add a few thoughts... I like to relate my thoughts on karma to the nature to electro magnetism. Within a field, just as in the most beautiful analogy of the pond or lake. The implications are the same; ripples. And it can be transformed in to action thoughts and words by means of all kinds of cleaver devices. We are using computers which consist of exactly that that, electric signals (the same as sound) stored on magnets or just electrons. If a musician records music it is stored energeticly in what ever medium is chosen, When we listen to that music played back, our spirits are touched by that which we hear. This is a transfer of karma, if our spirits are raised by that which we hear then we may behave in a different fashion than if we had not listened. To my mind the same is true of every word we speak or action made, say at work, these words are stored in the minds of our friends, spreading like ripples as reputation as the way we are, well it resonates. Now the tricky part is to see this nature expanded to beyond the world we see and touch, imagine if the either about you could record your every move as the wheels of time turn, these effects are recorded and replayed, the thing is that they are never the same and are coloured by that which has been. Please excuse my visual excursion but it is the only way I know to describe these thoughts, so don't take these word as being anything other than my fancy full imagination but this is how I look to understand the repercussions and reflections of karma. Unfathomable indeed! I should venture that there are 1000's upon 1000's of possible ways in which the colour of the past and future; can affect the present. Our mood being one of the largest influencing factors! The quantum slit experiment demonstrates most eloquently the ripple effect of photons in Either, photons being part of the electromagnetic spectrum. praNAma mana |
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If karma effects only mood and with that; percentage chance (like electrons when you try to pin them down to one place); how does that grab you? praNAma mana |
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Well, from my pov, that still does not resolve the difficulty. Because, even if your own mind is responsible for various effects, those effects are still "out there" and touch on the field of activity of others. So again, if you end up getting run over by a truck, or if you become irritable due to some computer malfunction another party is responsible for, you cannot pin the blame solely on your former 'moods.' Your moods, actions, vasanas and so forth may have been the necessitating causes bringing these effects about, but they (the effects) also depend by and large on the free will decisions of other beings. So the drunk trucker, or the absentminded assembly line worker, are as equally at fault as your mind for bringing those events to fruition. It just isn't enough to say "oh, well, karma is such a complex system of transaction that we can't say anything about it." Even if it is complicated, the question does arise: "How do you settle with those agents involved in the 'knitting' of karma, and where do their choices come from?" I say they come from a field of raw possibility, which then allocates itself into a given possible world to be actualized.
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Is Content Curation The New Black? Content is king…right?
If you want attention, a platform, the ability to lead, sway, sell, move, emote, promote, you need to be putting out killer stuff. But, there's a major wrinkle in the theory that pretty much nobody talks about, even though it's become one of the most powerful content models on the planet. The content…doesn't have to be yours! We are assaulted and battered by so much content, from every direction, that 99% of the time, we don't know where to look first. We don't know what's critical or what's crap. Curation Nation: How to Win in a World Where Consumers are Creators (9780071760393): Steven Rosenbaum. Steve Rosenbaum: Fred Wilson, Uri Milner: Is Curation VC's Big New Thing? There are some things we all agree are broken.
Finding stuff on the web is broken. The volume of 'stuff' has rapidly exceeded the tools we've counted on for the past 10 years or so. And, the speed of 'stuff' makes validating new data harder and harder. Now a number of the web's most trusted voices (and interestingly, deepest pockets) have started to embrace a concept that could have massive ramifications. To manage, and make useful, the massive growth of content on the web, sites must embrace curation. Automatic Personalization and Recommended Sections in Google News. Posted by Lucian Cionca, Software EngineerLast summer we redesigned Google News with new personalization features that let you tell us which subjects and sources you'd like to see more or less often.
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We chose to settle down on the Island of Pico in a traditional house which we have opened to other like-minded world travellers looking for authentic experiences. Our guesthouse mirrors what we ourselves enjoyed in our travels over the years: a sense of home whilst being thousand of miles away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. A welcoming place to share and exchange experiences.
Joe's Place is situated in a traditional Azorean house situated in the center of Madalena, the main town of the Island of Pico. We offer four comfortable rooms, two terraces will allow you to relax, enjoy your breakfast homemade in the morning, a glass of Pico wine and homemade pastries in the evening.
All the rooms are equiped of Air Conditioned and Wifi
Further information
- Rooms
- FATIMA'S ROOM : 2 à 5 people (2 doubles beds + 1 bed camp if 5 people) with a private bathroom
- PADRE MARTIN'S ROOM: 2 à 3 people (1 double bed+ 1 bed camp if 3 people) with a private bathroom
- LITTLE JOE'S ROOM: 2 à 3 people (1 double bed + 1 bed camp if 3 people) with a shared bathroom (with Familia Rosa's Room)
- FAMILIA ROSA'S ROOM: 2 people with a shared bathroom (with Little Joe's Room)
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Per night, breakfast included for 2 people in the room
Minimum stay : 2 night during the season
- Little Joe's room : 60 euros
- Famila Rosa's room : 60 euros
- Padre Martin's room : 70 euros
- Fatima's room : 80 euros
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Grand Challenges for Engineering - Mar 05, 2015
The National Academy of Engineering (NAE), at the request of the National Science Foundation, convened a committee of leading technical thinkers to create a list of the grand challenges and opportunities for engineering facing those born at the dawn of this new century.
Much input was considered, ranging from experts in science or engineering to the broader general public. Many ideas were shared, in raw form, on this website. The committee's final conclusions were released on this website on Feb. 15, 2008, and were presented at a public event at the NAE in October 2008.
This project is sponsored by a grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation, Award # ENG-0632026. Additional Public Infomation
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Disassemble and nanovate the brain to solve health issues
I would like to research into renewable energies, especially solar panel design using advanced materials.I am also interested in nanotechnology and how it can be used to enhance future product.I am very much interested in creating stuff that would help people in the developing world overcome their day to day difficulties :lighting, fuel to cook and efficient use of water. I feel that if engineers collaborate, we could make a great difference in this world.
I may have missed the answer, but are the competitions open to non-US reseaarchers? Thanks.
i always wondered if there was a material that could help the process. currently the plasma is made to make a toroidal stream but isnt the sun just a spinning sphere? the pressure and gravity are so much that instead of exploding outwards it collapses in. maybe a man-made diamagnetic material could be placed inside the magnetic field. the material itself would contain the even smaller reaction material. just a idea i had randomly
I have a strong interest in Astronomy and Cosmology, and have some very intriguing ideas, but this site does not seem to address these subjects.
The idea about this whole project is something our society really needs as an initiation phase of a bigger project:"Improve Life". Being an engineer and innovator myself, I learned that no project can live on its own, disconnected from the reality of our existence; investment and politics. In other words, as much as it is important to define and scope the major engineering challenges, it is equally important not to forget that solutions will require some channels and connections with those who make decisions (governments, politicians, investors) to ensure "stakeholders involvement". Even though it is not an engineering category and may sound disconnected from the premise of this project, I believe one of the challenges should be Making Decision Making Powers (politicians and governments) aware of challenges and timelines. In other words, educate them, bring them one step closer to our scientific and engineering perception of the world and help them help us - by making right choices and creating an environment where major decisions will be made on facts and not only on lobbying and political agendas (like the non-unrealistic cost of oil/petrol products, subsidized to the max, while renewable energy solutions must fight against them in the open market, which is as if you have to box against Mike Tyson with one of your hands tied up to your back).
Made something to can made revolutioner to develop this problem, so can result something to come new something.
Can a non-US researcher to win your challanges? Please respond on e-mail.
I have personally have a lot of these thoughts geannaliseerd. if we follow the wise counsel, let herself come true to us. but we can assume what people know. and therefore I support everything you know share with each other without any level or hyrarchie. Ik heb veel van deze gedachten personlijk geannaliseerd. als we wijze raad volgen, gaan we tot ons true zelve komen. maar we moeten kunnen aannemen wat mensen kunnen weten. en daarom ben ik voorstander van alles wat je weet deel het met mekaar zonder enige level of hyrarchie.
"Animal manure can indeed contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, but can't it be broken down by decomposers and 'returned' back to the nitrogen cycle ready for denitrification ?"
In response to the article regarding managing the nitrogen cycle,animal manure can indeed contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, but can't it be broken down by decomposers and 'return' back to the nitrogen cycle ready for denitrification? Further more, it is organic, and should be used to prevent the upsetting the natural ecosystem and balance that could happen due to usage of inorganic fertilizers.
it is very essential for todays world...as a human activity should have to involve for better plans towards the economy and security...
This project lacks context, and that's why its recommendations are so random. There are hundreds of serious problems to work on, and there's no clue as to why the panelists liked these. E.g. they have three separate energy challenges (reducing the cost of solar power, making fusion work, and sequestering carbon), but there are a huge number of other energy issues (restarting fission and handling its waste, reducing transport energy needs, fixing the distribution grid, etc.), and no clue as to why these three are the big ones. Nor is it clear who this is aimed at. Is it meant for students choosing career paths? Then why is "securing cyberspace" (a problem of narrow scope and interest) in the same category as "fixing the nitrogen cycle" (a completely open-ended problem that's probably more political than technical)? Is it meant for the NSF? Then why are areas of already intense research like solar power in there? They put together a stellar panel of people for this, but the end result is embarrassingly unfocused. It comes across as a laundry list of personal interests. "Enhancing virtual reality"? I mean, come on.
"Projects need to have a scope and a deliverable that is constrained and motivated by a time line, a budget, and a consequence. "
I think "How" a project is constructed needs to be considered. Projects need to have a scope and a deliverable that is constrained and motivated by a time line, a budget, and a consequence. The moon shot is a good example. The deliverable was "send a man to the surface of the moon, and return him safely." The budget was quite large, but controlled by congress. The timing was "by the end of this decade", less than ten years. And the consequence was being surpased in technology by the USSR. Because of this structure, the impossible was achieved. The Manhattan Project was another example of my point. A modern day success is the mapping of the human gnome. Certainly, not all research should have this high pressure structure, but we definitely need some of this. The NSF should pick one form of cancer, and cure it; pick one or more forms of renewable energy and make it mainstream in a portion of the US; have other agencies pick one innercity with a failed economy and right it. We would learn so much from these specific successes that could be translated to greater success. We are spread too thin on all fronts. We need a "management tool" to focus, and establish a beechhead of a success.
"all hard workers may not be a winner, but every winner must be a hard worker!"...
"A scientific and engineering view of economic can yield models that are far superior to what economists have been able to produce. "
Getting out of their conventional envelope is the most difficult challenge of all for any profession. Therefore, this one may be hard to swallow. Economics is and has been in the hands of bankers and governments for centuries, and we continue to experience repeated failures, and these failures have social repercussion on all levels, including research funding for the advancing of humanity. Yet, economics is only an imperfect subject because unpredicted variables are thrown into the equation by vested interests, and the entire equation is thrown out of quilt. When closely examined, the factors are not only capable of being accurately quantified, but are also subject to accurate prediction. A scientific and engineering view of economic can yield models that are far superior to what economists have been able to produce. It only requires some thinking and understanding what is going on, and what a scientific system of economics should be like.
It is my belief, and if one thinks it through, it will be easy to see that resolving the economic conundrum is the fastest way to the achievement of all other scientific, engineering, social, and political problems of the 21st Century. It only took some 20 or 30 years for the scientific community to convince the politicians about global warming... Economics is a lot more predictable (properly designed) than what the weather will be like in 50 years. So why not solve economics first? Respectfully yours, N. Polimeni
I hope in my life time I would like to see these things happen: The first section is about health. The stem cell can grow your own organs and tooth, just like replacing auto parts. It will make life more healthy and longer. Second a car that can fly like an air plane. It also use solar and electicity and does'nt make any pollution. Thirdly when snow lies on the ground it will melt right away. No more shoveling and removal equipment. Fourth after mowing grass put is into a machine to make milk. The milk be at least as good or better than cows milk.
I believe that ENERGY deserves much more attention and will be the most critical engineering challenge. The Global Energy International Prize recognized,in 2004,the need to extract the remaining (about 99%) energy in the world's "nuclear waste" to make a significant contribution. This is primarily an "ENGINEERING CHALLENGE", the "science" is well established, but NAE doesn't even include it. I suspect that your committee has given "political correctness" far to much attention. Growing corn to produce (negative?) energy may be politically correct, but technically flawed. I suggest that you go to their website and get an International perspective on Energy. Go to: www.ge-prize.ru (in English)
Seems amazing to me that finding new ways to grow food with less water, locally, is not a goal. If Africa could grow more food options there would be less famine.
Creative Collaboration...with a convergence of disciplines now the norm...interdisciplinary projects require a different mindset than the segmented chronology heretofore exercised...linear and lateral thinking must be mutually engaged, thus allowing for comprehensive analysis and visualizations...DDM advantages become apparent, when products are specifically designed with them in mind !!
I am a first year civil engenering student on thes page i did not find the causes and effects on thes filed. wuold you pleas share me some of the cases of the mager problems in these area like building or highway etc.
Dear Sirs, So much is being talked about on desalination and other methods and processes for obtaining clean and potable water. However, there is one source which, to this writer's knowledge, no one seems to have thought of, viz.,water that is pure and potable going waste when it rains on the oceans. This writer has devised a scheme for collecting rain water in specially designed barges anchored at different locations on the oceans and conveying to the on-shore storage facilities. The scheme includes means to prevent damage to the installation as well as damage to ships if any ship approaches the installation. This writer will gladly share the knowhow with the National Academy of Engineering. With warm regards, yours truly, K.Raghavendran
On the Fusion front, there are many other choices besides ITER. It is a good planning to fund many concepts related to a core idea so that cross fertilization can take place. This leads to more rapid technological advancement over the long run. Funding some of the inertial confinement ideas along with ITER will enhance all fusion engineering solutions. I'm sure the same holds true on many other challenges. Funding several ideas which solve the same problem will get us solutions faster because it may well take all those ideas plus some nobody thought of the first time through to get a job done.
In the future even children will laugh at the primitive humans who stagnated themselves in the intellectual dark ages of our times by pursuing all manner of technologies before learning intellectual technology. Upon learning intellectual technology, abhorrent to and feared by organizational technology, and therefore never allowed within discussion of organizations, all other technologies are rapidly advanced beyond the current understanding of those within our intellectual dark ages. The technology to efficiently eliminate all contradictions identified by the human mind has long been known. So why do contradictions still saturate human activity, especially with vast arrays of institutions, such as engineers and government, claiming to be eliminating contradictions (solving problems)? The flawlessly verifiable answer, effecting no contradiction, is of obviously vast value, but no institution will ask the question, or would question their answers. Let me know when your institution wishes to advance beyond its verifiable process of self-stagnation. And imagine my amusement with conveying this offer, among countless such offers to institutions. May you learn the most knowledge of the most concepts, most efficiently. DougBuchanan.com cc: the observers
Many of these challenges can be met by an understanding of what occurs at the sub-atomic level. We show that the fundamental constants in physics, such as the fine-structure, the masses of the electron and proton, and gravitation are not just random values, but have an exact value based upon a quantum-scale, dynamic Aether (the Aether unit has a precise value equal to Coulomb's constant times 16pi˛). The Aether Physics Model is stunning in that it mathematically predicts and explains the measured values of physics with striking precision. Beyond a revolutionary paradigm of the fundamental laws and taking all the disciplines of science to a new level, practical applications of availing the Aether could include benefits to humanity such as anti-gravity, clean energy, and fully developing biotechnology and nanotechnology. For more, see http://www.quantumaetherd ynamics.com
It is good being equal and included.
All, I repeat all, of your "solutions" are fiddling while Rome burns; rearranging the deck chairs on the titanic. I am astounded that none of you think the population problem is even wotrhy of needing a solution. Have any of you read about the ecological collapse of the oceans? The water crisis we've been in for decades? I am so far beyond disappointed, I am at a loss for words. -David Dilworth 1hope.org
I hope the acomplishments of Dr. John H. Davis will be recognized. It was he who developed the switching network and other aspects of cellular radio now known as cellular telephone. A common man he rose from a small town to be head of Bell Laboritories. His many inventions and theories can be found on the internet. Dr. Davis passed away in November 2006. His many engineering accomplishment cannot be listed here. Dr. John H. Davis, native of Paducah, Kentucky
One Item that I did not see touched on was the preservation of Cultural and Scientific Data, Theories, and Information against the possibility of a New Dark Age. Some sort of project along the lines of the Millennium Seed Bank Project should be impimented to insure the collected world knowledge is not lost, as was the case when Rome fell and the Library of Alexandria burned. We owe it to our descendants to secure our intellectual heritage for their benefit.
Energy: No more oil, solar energy, ocean energy. Environment: global warming, pollution, glacier ice melting. Transportation: multiple vertical deck free way; space travel; 1000mpg car. Robotics: labor replacement; factory intelligent automation. Health: preventive, low cost, free medicine, electronic health care, electronic doctor; active old age. Education: free education (e-text; virtual professor). Work: mobile-virtual cubicle. Entertainment: participative and personal entertainment, virtual senses. Space: space habitat/travel
We must think how to produce and store electrical power for our daily use from the energy we are wasting daily, such as by fixing a power generator on the peddler which is used in the gym, think about a 3 member family spend 30 minutes on a peddler or similar equipment can generate how much energy? What is the cost to store and reuse etc.
I believe that engineers and scientists need to understand how the political process works and then work to provide information that can be understood and appreciated by all. We also need to stand up and challenge policies or ideas that lead nowhere or have negative impact - on energy security, sustainability and social justice globally. The we need to be honest and scrutinize ourselves and make sure that we are truly contributing to the well being of all mankind - and our fellow earthlings on this planet on which we depend for our lives. Technology is wonderful as long as it respects the constraints and opportunities that apply within our shrinking planet.
I am sure that if we concentrate much more on the technologies based on how convert dc to ac torrow natural element like sun heat and submarine pressure with air there will be a restriction of at iess sixty five percent of carbonated gas
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If we are to use crops to make bio-fuels without straining food supply, we need to learn how to grow crops in space. Be it on an orbiting space station, the Moon, Mars, or somewhere else, bioengineering know-how is requested at the frontier of knowledge.
Preserving and enhancing the quality of life for the world's growing population by providing access to clean water, clean air, affordable housing, mass transportation, waste disposal , and clean energy and the resoration and rehabilitation of civil infrastructure following natural and man-made disasters will dwarf all other challenges facing engineering in the next hundred years.
Humanity is messing up on environmental control of itself and our small planet, Proposal: Build space-settlements for Humanity between the Earth and Moon. By looking down, instead of up from our small planet, we could take the time to study our planet like we study Mars.We could study how Earth will heal itself and make our planet one big farm. Space-truckers can truck the food we need for our many billions of Humans. Our water planet appears it wants to reduce land mass.So, let it. Humanity for Eternity (01.30.07/CiR).
With energy and its distribution being one of the largest future energy problems and engineering being an essential part of it, it is hard to understand why no one on the committee carries credentials in this field.


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Dearest Keli, I am so sorry that you lost your husband so young. I have no answer to this deepest of life's mysteries. But I pray that you may find find everpresent sources of comfort, love, and companionship. I believe that your dear husband is still going on in his journey, though you don't see him. OUr purpose in life is to love, give, and learn. After that, no one knows, but I believe we will continue with God. "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted." Blessings and love to you. |
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Thank god for the void. It teaches us to be genrous. We can not fill this void only you can Lord. I pray that you will be with this Lady in her time of need and that she might find the strenght that you have to offer. JML |
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Michael J. Moyer. C.P.M.
Michael J. Moyer. C.P.M., President, M2 & Associates, Inc., Austin, TX 78717, 512/388-9425, email@example.com
Abstract. The most important job today in Purchasing is Source Selection. Buyers who fail to thoroughly investigate their suppliers have only themselves to blame for their future problems, i.e. quality, deliveries, or financially troubled suppliers. This workshop will show Buyers how to conduct thorough and complete investigations of prospect suppliers prior to making any commitments.
The most important part of your job as a Buyer or Purchasing Professional is developing a "supplier base" of qualified and responsive suppliers. The process of achieving this objective requires the Buyer to: identify attributes the qualified supplier should possess; conduct extensive research on potential suppliers and screen each against the identified attributes; and then review thoroughly with the potential supplier(s) all requirements of the contract prior to commitment. We will review in depth each of these processes beginning with:
Attributes Identification Process. What are the characteristics we are looking for in a "qualified supplier"? Each attribute selected must be measurable, for if it is not measurable we can not manage the supplier. These attributes fall into three classifications:
Business. Suggested characteristics, but not limited to, are:
Technical. Here we would investigate whether the potential suppliers:
General. Common characteristics that are important are:
Research, Investigation, and Screening Process. This process identifies potential suppliers, and using our identified attributes of the ideal supplier we identify those suppliers who possess the majority of these attributes. This process, which is sometimes referred to as "Competitive Evaluation" as opposed to Competitive Bidding, employs the following steps:
Source research. Data sources for the information as to who these potential suppliers are fall into two categories:
Traditional sources, which include: Registers (Thomas Register of American Manufacturers and Standard & Poor's Corporations); Trade Journals (Iron Age, and Plastic World Yellow Pages); Professional magazines (Purchasing Today, and Electronic Buyers News); peers (members of N.A.P.M. local affiliates); other Professionals, both internal and external to the organization; the Yellow Pages; Trade Shows; Direct Mail; Sales personnel; Customers; in-house records(Quote History, and Closed Purchase Order Files); and
Electronic Data Bases, such as: Dow Jones; Dun & Bradstreet; MarketPlace; and Dialog by Nexis; to name a few. These sources of supplier information provide an additional dimension in conducting searches in that parameter, such as: Standard Industrial Classification (SIC), sales volume, geographic locations, and employee size, can be utilized to more precisely identify potential suppliers. Upon identifying first pass suppliers a further investigation into each one's financial situation, similar to the D & B Credit Report (key financial stats, key executives, brief history of the business, and pending litigation), plus purchasing performance information, including: quality, delivery, and service experience, and other pertinent purchasing information. Using these data sources this author located fifteen suppliers for a unique commodity, when the client believed their current supplier was a "sole source", and this resulted in the client establishing multiple sources with annual savings in excess of $250,000 on the one product alone.
* Samples to be shown in the presentation.
Using either the traditional or electronic data bases sources the Buyer can develop a carefully screened list of potential suppliers. However, many of these suppliers will not possess a majority of our major attributes, so we will move to the next step in the process.
Attribute match and analysis. Based upon the information gathered on each potential supplier we evaluate each against our list of ideal supplier attributes to identify those suppliers who possess the most of our essential attributes. In this evaluation process we will analyze the key financial ratios
** Participants will work a case to determine this qualified financially.
Developing questionnaire. Questions identified from the above step will form the basis of our questionnaire. Having now developed our questionnaire, and subjecting it to a pilot test, we may either mail it to all the suppliers, or use it as a check list in conjunction with interviews with the supplier or their furnished references, or use it as check list when visiting the suppliers to validate all the information acquired on each supplier, or a combination with a mix of the aforementioned applications.
Validation Process. At this juncture there is a wealth of information, but how factual is it? Validation can be accomplished via the telephone with supplier furnished references, but much is to be gained by seeing first hand the supplier's facilities and meeting the key players. Generally, this validation process will encompass a visit by your supplier evaluation team to the potential supplier(s). However, prior to the first supplier visit, the evaluation team MUST have their questions and highlights well identified so as not to be accused of giving preferential treatment to any one of the several suppliers to be visited.
Competitive Bid process, where appropriate. At this point we may have a situation in which we have a large number of prospective and qualified suppliers, and we will be required to reduce the list to just a few. It is here that Competitive Bidding should be utilized to determine which of the suppliers have weathered the current economic climate, and this will be determined by the quotes or bids submitted.
*** Participants will see a series of quote evaluations utilizing graphing.
Final Selection Process. At this juncture we may have just one or several prospective suppliers. Regardless of the number, we must review with each prospective supplier the following data prior to any commitment:
Our Expectations and Measurements. Prior to awarding a contract with the supplier of choice we should thoroughly review with that supplier exactly what are our expectations. The expectations should be measurable; measurements should not be restricted to just the technical aspects, but also include business aspects (i.e. quality of paper work - invoice accuracy). Also, we should listen to the supplier's expectations; we do this to make sure that both parties are in synch.
Terms and Conditions (T's & C's). The T's & C's should get the same review attention as our expectations and measurements described above.
Post Award Process. This process is critical because here is where our previous efforts either produce the expected results or require corrective action, which may result in removing the supplier from our "qualified supplier base". Generally, there will be minor problems on the first pass with any new supplier, but it is important that these deficiencies be brought to the offending supplier's attention immediately, and you should expect the supplier to provide you with a corrective action plan identifying: "activities" not in compliance, "who" within the organization will be responsible for its correction, a "time date" for completion, and what measurable "results" should be expected at the identified time date. Lacking this, the Buyer should be prepared to remove the supplier from the "qualified supplier base".
Book References:
Dobler, Donald W., and Burt, David N., Purchasing and Supply Management: Text and Cases.
McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 1996.Fearon, Harold E., Dobler, Donald W., and Killen, Kenneth H., The Purchasing Handbook. McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., 1993.
Journal Articles:
Trent, Robert J., and Monczka, Robert M., Purchasing and Supply Management: Trends and Changes Throughout the 1990"s. International Journal of Purchasing and Materials Management, Fall 1998, 2-11.


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Matt Moran portrait wins Packing Room prize
PUBLISHED: 08 Apr 2011 11:53:39 | UPDATED: 09 Apr 2011 02:37:08PRINT EDITION: 08 Apr 2011The Packing Room prize was awarded to Vincent Fantauzzo, right, for his portrait of chef Matt Moran. Photo: Jon Reid
A portrait of celebrity chef Matt Moran has won the Packing Room prize, the prelude to the New South Wales annual Archibald art prize.
The portrait of Moran by Melbourne artist Vincent Fantauzzo shows him posing with a butcher knife and a meat carcass.
It has been voted the winner by Art Gallery of NSW packing staff who viewed nearly 800 entries.
Mr Fantauzzo says he wanted to capture Moran's cheeky grin in the portrait after experimenting with several poses.
Archibald prize finalists will be announced today.


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Dealer Conspired and Used "False Shuffle" to Cheat Tribal Casino
KASEY JAMES MCKILLIP, 23, of East Wenatchee, Washington, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to three months in prison, four months of home detention and 100 hours of community service for Conspiracy to Commit Theft of Funds from a Tribal Gaming Establishment. MCKILLIP pleaded guilty September 6, 2007. As part of his plea agreement, MCKILLIP will pay $45,385 in restitution to the Nooksack River Casino. U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour imposed the prison time saying it reflected the seriousness of the offense.
According to the facts outlined in the plea agreement, in August 2005, MCKILLIP was approached by co-defendant Jacob Nickels and solicited his participation in a cheating scheme. Nickels was working as a pit boss at the Nooksack River Casino. In September 2005, co-defendant Levi Mayfield showed MCKILLIP how to perform the "false shuffle." During October 2005, MCKILLIP was in regular phone contact with Nickels, Mayfield, and the instigator of the cheating scheme George Lee. The false shuffle technique allowed Lee and a co-conspirator to place bets knowing which cards would come up next at the table. On October 21, 2005, MCKILLIP performed the false shuffle on two separate occasions, allowing Lee and his co-conspirator to steal $45,385 from the casino.
In May, indictments were unsealed in Seattle and San Diego charging 24 defendants in an alleged racketeering enterprise and a scheme to cheat casinos across the country out of millions of dollars. According to the indictments, from in or about March 2002, through the date of the indictments, the defendants formed and participated in a racketeering enterprise by cheating at gambling at casinos across the United States. The indictments lists 18 casinos that were allegedly targeted by members of the conspiracy, including 10 casinos that are owned and operated by Indian tribes. The indictments allege that members of the conspiracy repeatedly won thousands of dollars during card games – up to $868,000 on one occasion. In Western Washington the Nooksack River Casino and the Emerald Queen Casino were victims of the cheating ring.
At sentencing Assistant united States Attorney J. Tate London said "theft and embezzlement from tribal casinos is a widespread problem." William Coleman with the Nooksack Tribe told the court that the revenue stolen from the casino hurts tribal social programs, such as housing, health care and food and clothing for impoverished tribal members.
In the Western District of Washington the case is being investigated by the FBI and the Washington State Gambling Commission with assistance from the Puyallup and Nooksack Tribal Gaming Agencies.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney J. Tate London.
For additional information please contact Emily Langlie, Public Affairs Officer for the United States Attorney's Office, at (206) 553-4110.


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