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The Section for Transport, Energy, Infrastructure and the Information Society, which was responsible for preparing the Committee's work on the subject, adopted its opinion on 13 March 2003. The rapporteur was Mr Wolf.
At its 398th plenary session on 26 and 27 March (meeting of 26 March 2003) the European Economic and Social Committee adopted the following opinion by 88 votes to one with one abstention.
The purpose of this directive is to provide for a package of measures that will enable the Community to ensure - by extending and supplementing existing agreements and regulations - that each Member State respects common principles, and regulations based on those principles, and to oversee their monitoring by the Member States. The Member States are still to be free to apply more rigorous rules themselves if required. The package proposed by the Commission also requires that adequate financial resources be made available by the Member States so that measures can be taken to ensure the safety of nuclear installations during their active life and to cover the costs of subsequent decommissioning. Decommissioning is to be financed through decommissioning funds.
The aim of this directive is to require Member States to ensure the use of best practice – with respect to protection of the general public – for sustainable disposal of radioactive waste from spent nuclear fuel and other sources. The directive also contains proposals for setting a mandatory timetable, under which all the Member States must provide so-called permanent disposal sites; this does not exclude the possibility of joint measures by several Member States. With current know-how, this means storage in special geological formations, which enclose the radioactive waste with its very long life for the requisite length of time, thereby keeping it away from people and the biosphere, in order to ensure protection of public health. The Commission also emphasises that research and development in this area must be continued and stepped up by the Community and the Member States, and that maximum transparency is called for in identifying solutions in order to build public confidence.
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· reaffirms the basic obligation of the Member States and the Community to guarantee the safety of nuclear installations and the disposal of radioactive waste;
· fundamentally endorses the Commission's initiative to achieve this, in particular also with a view to harmonising regulatory systems and in anticipation of enlargement;
· does not question the remit of the Community in this area, which at present is implicitly legitimised by its responsibility for protecting the health of the general public and workers, but does question its responsibility for the proposed decommissioning funds;

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Enemies All Around Me Ghostface Killah Feat. Adrian Younge & William Hart of The Delfonics
Yet another sample from Ghost and Adrian Younge's collaborative album "Twelve Reasons To Die" which drops April 16th.
Bump Enemies All Around Me, the latest cut from Ghostface Killah which features Adrian Younge & William Hart of The Delfonics on the assist. It dropped on Tuesday, March 12th, 2013. Ghostface Killah's horizons are broadening with each new release, and Enemies All Around Me is no exception. It's a worthy addition to a catalogue that has seen much growth since Ghostface Killah stepped foot in the rap game. We're looking forward to hearing more.
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August 15, 2012, 1:02 pm
Parked next to a new focus titanium today and when the owner unlocked it with key fob it activated side lights. Seem to recalk the mk6 fiesta facelift being the same! Why wasnt this feature fitted on the mk2.5 focus? Anyone know if it can be done, as although only a minor feature, I actually quite like it :-)
August 15, 2012, 1:19 pm
I thought this was a standard feature on modern Fords, certainly the Fords I've owned/driven/known over the past 5 ish years have done it. It's a nice touch, I agree
Maybe it can be activated, someone more knowledgeable than myself will probably be along shortly...
August 15, 2012, 1:35 pm
I think the latest mondeos have it and the last model of fiesta facelift onwards did and presumably the new fissta does but not my 08 focus :-(
maybe its linked to the same wiring as the interior courtesy light
Loz Cheung
August 15, 2012, 1:54 pm
I can't remember if I had that on my 2.5 so forgive me for asking an obvious question! But is it not on your menu system on the trip computer- where you adjust the steering etc?
August 15, 2012, 2:04 pm
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maybe its linked to the same wiring as the interior courtesy light
I think it would be, yes. They certainly all go on and off at the same time.
As Loz Cheung suggested, check your settings... could be as simple as selecting on in the menu
August 15, 2012, 2:06 pm
[quote name='greggp' timestamp='1345034129' post='201060']
I think the latest mondeos have it and the last model of fiesta facelift onwards did and presumably the new fissta does but not my 08 focus :-(
maybe its linked to the same wiring as the interior courtesy light
Well I can confirm that the mk6.5 side lights and rear lights come on when unlocking the car along with the interior courtesy light.
So im guessing that they are linked up somehow.
Mine also has the homesafe lights which I also presume all mk6.5's came with cause my bf's Fiesta ST had them too!
August 15, 2012, 2:29 pm
The mk 2.5 defo doesn't have this feature, I suppose it could be done easily enough but you might as well just put the headlight switch onto the P mode. This keeps the sidelights front and rear on for a period of time, although I've never counted how long for as I don't really put it on.
Also when the car is turned off, pulling the main beam stalk towards you will activate the home safe lights, these stay on for about a min if car is unlocked and 30 seconds once locked
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Originally posted by Crams:So you really like honesty, except when it's criticism.
You might as well be upfront and just say "I want people to tell me I'm a unique and special snowflake whose input is super valuable regardless of the quality"
I was expecting a "this suggestion doesn't work, we will discard it, sorry", but i was expecting too much…
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Kass: Apple Loses Its Flavor
This column originally appeared on Real Money Pro at 7:31 a.m. EDT on Oct. 26.
NEW YORK ( Real Money) -- By now, most know that Apple (AAPL - Get Report) reported in-line quarterly revenue and profits but provided weak guidance on gross margin (36% to 37%) and earnings ($11.75 a share). Though the company is a sandbagger by nature, the EPS guidance would represent the first year-over-year profit decline in many years. The decline in gross margin was explained by the broadest product refresh in the company's history -- the costs of the new products are higher than the previous menu -- with new products expected to account for about 85% of the December quarter's sales.
At issue is whether the gross-margin turndown is a function of the need to produce lower-priced products in order to maintain its growth curve and product demand. Will the next quarter represent the nadir in margins, and will yields improve as the company navigates the cost curve successfully (as it did following the iPhone 4 launch in 2010)?
Supply concerns seem to have be answered (no component constraints), and the international carrier rollout is on schedule. Cook said backlog is "significant." But nothing was discussed regarding the next new thing (e.g., Apple TV).
Bullish take:- The company set the bar low (and met that bar).
- The P/E and price/sales multiples are low.
- It's a great company.
- People like its products.
- Some will play for a Christmas rally.
- The company had to set the bar a lot lower than people thought to be comfortably beatable.
- Three quarters in a row with declining margins, even with iPad Mini priced 30% more than competition -- never buy a tech stock with declining margins and that is very overowned.
- Apple is not the fairest of them all anymore -- even Lebron James is using Samsung Galaxy now.
- Though some might play for a Christmas rally, a lot of hot money will exit at the slightest concern.
- Importantly, while Wall Street research reports this morning will call this quarter's guidance as representing the bottom for gross margin, recognize that even current depressed gross margins are still substantially higher than normal for the industry and its competitors.
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Though Apple has proven to be a disruptive innovator that creates new markets -- the future key is apps, and no one knows what will come next -- it is my view that, over the next few quarters, Apple is a trading sardine, not an eating sardine. Though we don't know the precise limit to Apple's penetration (and different ways the company will find to collect tolls), for now, it appears that the easy compares and salad days are behind this iconic company. Risk/reward seems uninspiring with a wide projected price range between $550 and $700 a share being my expectation into the first half of 2013. Trailing 12 months enterprise value/earnings before interest and taxes with a 9% free cash flow yield limits downside. So does a low cash-adjusted P/E and a market-cap/sales of only 2.3x -- $195 billion of sales, enterprise value of $450 billion (after backing out cash of $123 billion). But, as I have expressed before, there are now blemishes and bruises on the world's favorite fruit, as signs of Apple losing its first-mover advantage have appeared (and with them the elevated gross margins previously achieved). We now must closely watch whether the company's upgrade cycle is lengthening because of a less-differentiated product, we must monitor the ability to deliver a large amount quality product with limited flaws (e.g., apps such as Maps, scratching, Siri, weight/feel, etc.), and we must closely track cost and margin trends and, of course, the competition.Select the service that is right for you!
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Hoopla Gems has finally arrived on your phones......
We are proud to present Frolicode's very first game FREE game, a Polyomino Puzzle game with a twist: Hoopla Gems.
Hoopla Gems is a unique puzzle game where the player has to match the right color with their corresponding shapes to removes as many blocks as possible. Spread over 20 levels and 60 missions, the player has to complete different tasks to progress in the game. The fun is compounded by Hoopla & Poopla, two brothers who would be continuously aiding or stopping the player in his pursuits. You can find the game trailer here: The uniqueness of the game lies in its core mechanic & its treatment, which makes the game a unique blend of familiarity and novelty. Though the game is easy to learn, it involves strategizing at different points regarding the choices the player has to make. Each level completed, awards the player with a higher score multiplier that allows him to score more and compete in the higher levels. Given below are some screenshots of the game: Key elements of the game: • Novel game mechanics bringing together the best of polyomino shapes and match 2 puzzle mechanics. • 60 missions of different variety spread over 20 levels to keep it fun and engaging. • Never a dull moment. Hoopla & Poopla are always at the task of keeping it interesting. • Constant rewards in terms of MULTIPLIERS and POWERUPS. • A socially adept game featuring Facebook, Twitter and Gamecenter integration, allows you to compete and share with your friends. • 21 leaderboards designed to track the performance of you and your friends. • Special attention is given to the Intuitive User Interface designed to keep your experience smooth. • In-Game store allows you to purchase stuff while still playing the game in a seamless manner. You can download the game for FREE at the given link Last edited by frolicode; 05-15-2014 at 09:18 AM.. Reason: Hoopla Gems launched |
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Hello friends, we had a little confusion so thought about asking you all to help us out. Being a completely free game, we are planning to introduce ads in Hoopla Gems.
We have mainly two kind of ads to display, Banner Ads which come at the bottom of the screen during gameplay or Full page ads which would only come when the game ends or at the start of the game. I am of the opinion that the game should have only Full Page ads and not Banner ads so that nothing is coming in between the gameplay. On the other hand, my friend is of the opinion to introduce Banner ads as well. What do you guys suggest we should do? Should we go with Full Page Interstitials or only Banner ads? What is the ideal place to place these ads in the game? Any kind of suggestion is highly appreciated. Thanks |
Introduction of different characters: Hoopla & Poopla in the game
Hoopla Gems would be featuring two unique brothers. Mr. Hoopla & Mr. Poopla. Born as twin brothers, they have very different personalities. Hoopla is there to help you in the game, make it easier for you whereas the arrival of Poopla would generally mean signal of doomsday.
We decided to introduce these two characters in the game as it would bring a unique twist to a puzzle game where the dynamics of the game can change for better or worse at any turn. What do you think about these two characters? Do you like them, love them or simply hate them Do you think these kind of characters would work in a puzzle game? Please let us know your views as they (both the characters & your views) are extremely valuable to us |
Question about leaderboards
.any suggestions is welcome
We have implemented leaderboards in H but it requires the player to get out of the game and then log into their leaderboard accounts. This would take him away from the game, which is not the ideal scenario. So the question: Is there any way around this? How do you guy implement leaderboard in your games? Is there any third party service that you can recommend? Any kind of suggestion or recommendation is welcome. Thanks
How to work with the growing device fragmentation?
We are developing Hoopla Gems for both iOS and Android but the device fragmentation has been a problem for us. I guess it is something we are game developers have to deal with. Apple for the first time launch 2 phones last year with reports coming in that they are planning to launch more variants. Android is already hugely fragmented and with games being released on multiple platforms simultaneously, how do you guys deal with the increasing fragmentation?
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There would have a number of powers that the player can use to make his life easier. These powers can be earned from inside the game and can change the complexion of the game in a single turn. Getting them would not only depend on the skill of the player but also on the stroke of luck. I am giving below a brief description of these powers along with their icons. Please let us know youre your views. Any & all kind of comments are welcome
Bonanza: Allows the player to earn double the score for a limited period of time. Antigravity: Freezes the game for a single turn. Your best ally while staring at death. Reshuffle: Reshuffle the cards dealt by fate to you. Changes the set of choices presented to the player. Masterstroke: Befitting the name, play the master stroke to clear out huge number of shapes in a single move. |
Introducing Hoopla Gems Teaser Trailer.......
We are proud to introduce Hoopla Gems Teaser Trailer. Coming soon on the Apple App store and Google Play. Please let us know what you think
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Pentax has announced two updates to its Optio line of compact Point and Shoot digital cameras. The Pentax Optio A20 features 10 megapixels and three methods of providing anti-shake. It will be available in September for under $350. The Pentax Optio M20 features 7 megapixels and long AA battery life. It will be available in September for under $200.
Pentax Optio A20
The A20 is the upgrade to the Optio A10 that was introduced at the beginning of this year. The A20 bumps up the capture resolution to 10 megapixels and also adds support for SDHC memory cards. Pentax is also marketing the A20 as having three methods of anti-shake:
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Targeted ads may not be limited to your internet any more. You may see them in gas stations or grocery stores in the near future. Tesco is testing face recognition software in their stores. The software is attached to cameras and screens; it will scan your face to determine age, race, and gender then display ads based on the information. Sound like something from the movies? Think again.
Tesco is far from the first company to use face recognition in their advertising methods. Companies such as Jello, Coke, Virgin Mobile, Volkswagen, and Nike have used the technology in the past for different campaigns. However, their facial recognition use was for a product or service that targeted a specific demographic or a specific campaign. They didn't use it to serve up in store targeted ads based on the information.
Other stores have used facial recognition software for different purposes. Almax, a company in Italy, added cameras to their mannequins. The cameras recorded patrons as they went about the store shopping. The information was then used to determine the demographic of the client base, not to produce appropriate ads at the cash register. Some business use this software for crime prevention as well.
Now all we need is an in store Adblock Plus.
[via The Atlantic image via Amerscreen]
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Seamus McSeamus
One of the grocery stores where we shop has these ridiculous motion sensors near products that start blaring at you as soon as you are detected. Very annoying. I would find the type of advertising featured in this article equally annoying.
I understand the need for advertising. You have to let people know about your product, otherwise no one is aware of it and no one buys it. However, there comes a point of over saturation, and I think this may be my bridge too far.


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I just saw the most offensive thing I have ever seen in chat. "It's not my job to buy wards." Instant punish!
It's everybody's job to buy wards!
I know right, I cringed when I read that.
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People don't have to play meta. I dont care how bad people love to conform.
you would punish because soembody refused to buy wards you should not be voting on the tribunral. there is nothing in the tutorial about buying wards. kill minions, kill towers, kill nexus
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"Common Sense" ... Some people need to be reminded. And btw, the ADC (when he has the support) should not need to ward That is what te support is for.
not buying wards is not a punishable offence. thats like punishing for build, which isnt punishable


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