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The 4th annual Utah Open Source Conference will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 7-9, 2010 at the Miller Campus of the Salt Lake Community College in Sandy, Utah.
Date and Time
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- Fedora Booth is available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday between 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Please add yourself if you're planning to attend.
- Clint Savage - Primary organizer of UTOSC 2010
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"Spirits of the Ordinary" won the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award in 1998. And that is one of the reasons why we've chosen the Seattle-based author's book as the July read for The Spokesman-Review Book Club. But it's hardly the only reason. Much of Northwest literature, which is what the SR Book Club emphasizes, involves the Northwest itself. Alcalá's novel, the first of a trilogy, is set in deserts of northern Mexico. And it benefits us all to learn about other countries, other cultures, especially those that border - and often mirror - our own. The daughter of Mexican natives, Alcalá knows the territory she writes about well. Though she grew up in Southern California, she and her family (she has two sisters) spent two weeks every summer visiting cousins in Chihuahua, Mexico. It was during these vacations that Alcalá, a graduate of Stanford University who moved to Seattle in 1983 to study creative writing at the University of Washington, learned about the culture of her mother. In doing so, she familiarized herself with the blend of Judiasm and native religions practiced by her mother's ancestors that play such a part in "Spirits of the Ordinary." "The indigenous impulse to accept foreign religions and incorporate them into existing practice is due to the fact that the indigenous, for some reason, seem to understand that this is merely a partial view of the whole," Alcalá said in a 2003 interview with the online magazine American Center for Artists (www.americanartists.org) . "I would have to study for the rest of my life to really understand these ideas, but I tried to incorporate them into the actions and motivations of the characters in 'Spirits of the Ordinary.' " Set in the late 1800s, the novel, which carries the subtitle "A Tale of Casas Grandes," involves three generations of a family of differing faiths and life interests. Though Zacarías Caravajál and his wife Estela stand at the center, the story is told from multiple points of view. Zacarías is a man who has turned his back both on the Jewish religion practiced secretly by his parents and his own family, preferring to prospect for gold in the mountains. In the process, he becomes obsessed with the indigenous population of the Casas Grandes cliff dwellings. The Catholic Estela can't understand her husband's refusal to take an ordinary job, especially the one that has been offered by her father. In response, she declares herself a free woman, and her subsequent affair with an army officer shocks the rest of the village. Zacarías' parents, Julio and Mariana, keep their Judiasm secret, fearful of the history of prejudice and violence that long have been directed toward those of their faith. He studies ancient texts, while she still suffers from a long ago act of horror. Other characters include a widow named Magdalena O'Connell , Estela's young brother and sister and Estela and Jacarias' own pregnant unmarried daughter. "In the tradition of Latin American literary fabulism, Alcalá's seductive writing mixes fatalism and hope, logic and fantasy, to create moral, emotional and political complexities," wrote a reviewer for Publishers Weekly. "But her characterizations and plot sparkle with a freshness that is an apt fit for the new social order she writes about with a multicultural vision notable for its lack of preachiness." "(T)he novel is unevenly successful in capturing the inner lives of these struggling people," wrote reviewer Laurel Graeber for the New York Times Book Review. "But it is testimony to Alcalá's vivid talents as a storyteller, and to the mystical allure of the threads of magic realism that run through her narrative, that we come to care about many of her characters, and to wonder what destinies await them in her next book." That next book, 1998's "The Flower in the Skull" (Harvest Books, 192 pages, $14 paper) was followed in 2000 by the trilogy's final chapter, "Treasures in Heaven" (Northwestern University Press, 224 pages, $15.95 paper). But you need to start Alcalá's extended tale somewhere. And since "Spirits of the Ordinary" is the first of the three, it's as good a place as any. Return to Book Club Home // Contact Dan Webster |


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San Francisco, CA (Sports Network) - Juan Uribe went 3-for-4 with two homers and five runs batted in to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 9-4 win over the San Diego Padres in the opener of a three-game series.
It was Uribe's eighth career two-homer game, and came almost a year to the day since the last time he accomplished the feat. He hit two against Angels pitching on September 5, 2008, when he was with the Chicago White Sox.
Pablo Sandoval and Bengie Molina each had two hits and an RBI for the Giants, who remained two games back of Colorado in the NL wild card race. The Rockies edged the Reds, 4-3, earlier Monday.
Brad Penny (2-0) made his second start for San Francisco since the Giants signed him last week, and was strong again. In his first start, Penny, who was released by Boston on August 27, threw eight shutout innings against the Phillies last Wednesday.
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"It was fun, it was the first time I've been in San Francisco and not got booed," said Penny. "Overall it was a great game. Coming into September is a tough time to come over to a new team. They've busted their butts to get here. I'm here to help. They've all accepted me and its been fun. Its a good group of guys."
Adrian Gonzalez and Nick Hundley homered for San Diego, which had won seven of nine entering the contest. Clayton Richard (4-2) gave up six runs in four innings to take the loss.
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NEW YORK (2/23/09)--An article on a popular AOL website urges consumers to avoid Wal-Mart's "lower-fee" prepaid debit card and check out the cards at credit unions first. The article, written by Zac Bissonnette for on
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (2/23/09)--The Grand Rapids Board of Zoning Thursday upheld an earlier decision by the city Planning Commission to reject a credit union's proposal to build a branch because of concerns about traffic congestion. Mike Buwalda and his family opposed Consumer CU's proposal to build the branch, which would have been located behind their home. Three of his school-aged children canvassed the neighborhood and collected more than 150 signatures opposing building on the site (
Feb. 20). The credit union had hoped to build a branch with three drive-thru teller lanes and two ATM lanes through the back of its site. Opponents argued that a bank branch across the street from Breton Village could create too much traffic congestion in a neighborhood already served by seven bank branches. They also said the drive-thru lanes would create too much noise and headlight glare behind their homes. The zoning board voted 8-0 to uphold the Planning Commission's decision to deny the branch. The credit union, which is headquartered in Kalamazoo and has $262.8 million in assets, told the newspaper it would not submit new plans for the site or appeal the board's ruling, but would "do what's right for the community and the neighborhood."
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Young thieves siphon 62000 from CUs ATM
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ARLINGTON, Wash. (2/23/09)--Police are investigating a series of thefts at a Washington state credit union's ATM where thieves tricked the machine's software program into doubling the funds they withdrew, while giving credit to only half the amount. The machine, at Boeing Employees CU (BECU) in Smokey Point, Wash., dispensed nearly $62,000 over several months (
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Feb. 13). Police used surveillance cameras at the ATM and records of the withdrawals to break the case. One 17-year old girl, who was caught on camera taking $16,000 out of the ATM, confessed and led police to other suspects, including her 18-year-old boyfriend who withdrew about $10,000. The thieves tricked the software program so that the machine did not recognize it had dispensed money and instead repeated the withdrawals. A $100 withdrawal would net the thieves $200. They used a combination of personal accounts and prepaid debit cards to access the funds. The credit union said the machine has been fixed.
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BROOKLYN, N.Y. (2/23/09)--Columbia University will get a new chair of Polish Studies position, thanks to Polish & Slavic FCU (PSFCU), which Friday donated the final $181,000 toward the position's creation. That brings the total donated by the Brooklyn, N.Y.,-based, $1.89 billion asset credit union toward the program to $500,000 the past five years. Roughly $3 was raised to create the program. The program will provide the first Polish Studies curriculum at an Ivy League School, according to the credit union (
PR Newswire
Feb. 20). It will promote cultural and scientific achievements of Poland and the Polish people, and will work with the Council of Polish Supplementary Schools to help administer Polish Language Regents exams, taken annually by students attending the ethnic schools. PSFCU is the largest ethnic credit union in the U.S. and was one of the first to sign onto the project, with an initial donation of $20,000. "This is a prime example of what we like to call the 'credit union difference,'" said PSFCU CEO Bogdan Chmielewski. "We are deeply entwined in the lives of Polish-Americans, and we feel a strong responsibility to improving and celebrating their lives and heritage. We truly feel we make a difference in the lives of our members, and that's something no bank can do."
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WASHINGTON (2/23/09)--Credit unions and the rest of the nation are celebrating smart savings habits this week. The third annual America Saves Week and Military Saves Week kicked off Sunday and will focus on savings efforts through March 1. Today at noon EST, America Saves and the American Savings Education Council will release a survey of American's savings habits and progress. It will tell how Americans are responding to the recession, how they are managing everyday, emergency and retirement savings; how savings behavior has changed since last year's survey; progress on debt payments and key savings habits; and attitudes toward various savings practices and the use of tax refunds. America Saves Week is part of the America Saves campaign managed by the Consumer Federation of America. Last year, more than 75,000 people attended more than 1,800 events promoting savings during the week. Military Saves is a Department of Defense-level campaign, focusing on encouraging military members and their families to save every month to provide for their immediate and long-term goals. This year, the campaign has expanded to include Military Youth Saves program, geared to youth. The cornerstone of the Military Saves campaign is the Saver Pledge, a commitment to exercise good financial habits and encourage others to do the same. Savers who enroll online receive electronic newsletters and e-wealth coach advice (
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Feb. 17) . More than 80 defense credit unions and military banks have participated in activities in the past. Credit unions are participating in the events. For example, Aberdeen Proving Ground FCU, Aberdeen, Md., is a partner in Maryland Saves, a local savings campaign. It runs through March 7 and supports the America Saves and Military Saves national campaigns that encourage individuals and families to build wealth through savings. In the Maryland Saves campaign, participants will automatically be entered in a drawing to win one of two $250 12-month certificates, the credit union announced.
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VERONA, Wis. (2/23/09)--A suspect fired a handgun while robbing the Verona, Wis., branch of Heartland CU Thursday, but no one was injured, police said. The suspect--a hooded man in his late 20s--fired one shot during the robbery (
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Feb. 20). The suspect fled the robbery scene on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. Police said a vehicle driven by another man could be involved. The robbery resulted in the Verona School District locking down all of it schools and barring outside visitors. Heartland CU, based in Madison, Wis., has $146.7 million assets.
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SOUTH BURLINGON, Vt. ( 2/23/09)--The Association of Vermont Credit Unions (AVCU) Social Responsibility Committee informed credit union manager/CEOs in the state last week about a new program that gives every Vermont credit union the opportunity to have a Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor (CCUFC) on staff within a year. The Vermont CCUFC Training Program, using the Credit Union National Association's (CUNA) Center for Personal Development resources, offers the opportunity free to every AVCU credit union as a membership benefit, provided the credit union CEO signs an enrollment form that commits at least one full-time employee to the program. Credit unions with sufficient resources can enroll additional employees to strengthen the core study group and magnify the positive effects and benefits of the program, AVCU said. The program will utilize CUNA's self-study modules as its training base, supplemented by biweekly conference calls facilitated by project leader Ken King, an instructor at CUNA's Certified Financial Counselor Schools. King also will lead a one-day conference in Vermont this fall to provide face-to-face counseling skills for students. The plan is for students to achieve their CCUFC designation within a year of the program's planned April inception. "We are living in unprecedented economic times, and many people are worried about what the future holds," said AVCU President Joe Bergeron. "We already have certified financial counselors at some of our credit unions, but this program will extend those much needed skills statewide to more than 280,000 Vermont credit union members. "It is our fervent hope that by making this program available to our credit unions at no cost, and without the expense and time needed to attend out-of-state schools, we can immediately help them provide solid financial counseling that will calm the fears of thousands of Vermont consumers," he added.
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CHICAGO (2/23/09)--Consumers looking for hard-to-find credit in today's economy should make sure not to overlook credit unions as a source for financing, according to a
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Filene calls for innovators on economic stimulus initiative
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MADISON, Wis. (2/23/09)--Filene Research Institute is asking credit union volunteers to get involved with Filene's Future Focus initiative, a 60- to 90-day review and innovation process focusing on the national economic stimulus package. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is intended to stimulate the U.S. economy in the wake of the economic downturn brought about by the subprime mortgage crisis and the resulting credit crunch. The bill includes federal tax cuts, expansion of unemployment benefits and other social welfare provisions, and domestic spending in education, health care, and infrastructure, including the energy sector. "Innovation is an inclusive process," said Denise Gabel, Filene chief innovation officer. "Who knows, Filene may get a dozen or three thousand responses. Either way, credit unions and consumers need solutions now." To deliver the anticipated outputs to policy-makers and credit union decision-makers, help is needed in four areas:
* Discovery--Identifying key areas like housing, lending and energy; * Ideas--Generating new solutions; * Shaping--Testing and narrowing the best ideas; and * Implementation--Bringing new solutions to market.
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CU System briefs (02/20/2009)
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* DEARBORN, Mich. (2/23/09)--Dearborn police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation were looking for a man who left a package inside a branch of Dearborn Financial CU during a robbery Thursday morning. The robber said the package contained a bomb. However, it contained no explosive materials, said police. Authorities evacuated the area while the package was dismantled. Police believe the suspect left the package to help secure his escape after the robbery, which occurred after 9:45 a.m. He fled with an undisclosed amount of cash (
The Detroit News
Feb. 19) … * PANAMA CITY, Fla. (2/23/09)--Tyndall FCU announced a casting call for its new television campaign. The deadline is today for submitting photos. The $884.4 million asset, Panama City-based credit union invited members and employees of all ages to submit photos for the pre-selection casting process. It's looking for members to act as a military family; older retired couple; three recent college graduates; a single male or female who is in the 20s; a family with three or four children; an intergenerational family; a dock or boat worker; a mid-40s male; and early 30s professionals … * DUBLIN, Ohio (2/23/09)--The Ohio Credit Union Foundation has awarded a $5,000 disaster relief grant to the World Council of Credit Unions for its Disaster Relief Fund for Australia, where a number of credit unions' employees and members lost their homes to brushfires last month (
eLumination Newsletter
Feb. 18). The fires killed at least 200 people, destroyed at least 7,000 homes and at least a dozen villages … * GORHAM, Maine (2/23/09)--Maine credit unions raised more than $25,000 in the 15th Annual Dr. Noel Paradise Memorial Swish-Out Childhood Cancer Challenge. The event, presented and coordinated by
Maine's credit unions, is named for the late father of Jon Paradise, governmental and public affairs manager at the Maine Credit Union League. It was the second straight year the event has raised more than $25,000. Since its inception in 1994, it has raised more than $148,000 for the Maine Children's Cancer Program. The basketball tournament attracted 32 co-ed teams. University CU was one of several credit unions that participated. The team was led by Captain Joe Gervais, center, executive vice president. (Photo provided by the Maine Credit Union League) … * PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. (2/23/09)--School budget cuts have played up the importance of financial education programs, says Power Financial
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CU, a Pembroke Pines, Fla.-based credit union that has joined forces with the city's Chapel Trail Elementary to hold monthly Gator Teller Days during lunchtime. Here, students line up to make their monthly deposits at a mock teller station. A student teller, assisted by a credit union employee, takes the deposits. "By giving children these real-life financial experiences at an early age, we hope to educate them about money management and the responsibilities that come with it," said Allan M. Prindle, president/CEO of the $480 million asset credit union. "We believe that it's especially imperative now as our local public schools are facing severe budget cuts--they will rely on members of the community and we're glad to offer our assistance," he said. (Photo provided by Power Financial CU) … *
ALBANY, N.Y. (2/23/09)--Philip Faller of Clifton, N.J., has joined the Credit Union Association of New York as a management consultant. He will work with credit unions in Queens, Manhattan, Westchester and Long Island on strategy development and operations, and act as a liaison between credit unions and the association. Faller previously was a senior business consultant for Members United Corporate FCU. Before that, he was a regional sales executive for Lorimac Corp., where he worked with credit unions to develop marketing plans for mortgage support services …
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New WOCCU site matches savings combats poverty
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MADISON, Wis. (2/23/09)--The World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) has launched MatchSavings.org to give the public an opportunity to combat global poverty in a new way by matching the savings deposits of the poor in the developing world.
Celia Ortiz Ramos, a housewife and mother of one, is saving to repair drafty wooden walls in her kitchen. MatchSavings.org Givers will help her achieve the goal sooner by providing a savings match. (Photo provided by World Council of Credit Unions)
Despite the critical need for personal savings, the poor in developing countries are more likely to have access to loans than to basic savings accounts, WOCCU said. As tough economic times hit the developed world, foreign aid to developing countries is declining, fewer immigrants can afford to send funds home and employment opportunities are disappearing. With the costs of living continuing to rise, the need for reliable savings becomes increasingly vital, WOCCU said. People living in poverty are desperate to find affordable and accessible alternatives to cover necessary expenses like basic home repair, their children's education, start-up expenses for a microbusiness and healthcare. A formal credit union savings account and a match incentive help working poor families develop regular savings habits, build assets and attain financial independence, WOCCU said. "Savings are about building wealth," said Brian Branch, WOCCU executive vice president and chief operating officer. "Families are able to and want to build their savings because that provides them with a way to finance their own growth." MatchSavings.org builds on WOCCU's global development programs. The first group of MatchSavings.org Savers is from rural Mexico, where WOCCU is helping credit unions deliver financial services by motorcycle, bus, boat and foot, directly to marginalized communities. Here's how MatchSavings.org works:
* Savers open their first savings account at one of WOCCU's partner credit unions in a developing country--currently rural Mexico. Savers establish a six-month savings goal and commit to make regular monthly deposits. * Givers go to MatchSavings.org, choose which types of savings accounts they want to match (housing, education, microbusiness or health) and make a donation. * At the end of the saving period, savers receive the givers' match on their savings principal, realize their savings goal and become members of a credit union that will help them reach their financial goals in the future.
As the effects of the economic downturn ripple across borders, givers at MatchSavings.org create a counter-effort. Givers' generosity allows the poor to lift themselves out of poverty through their own efforts and helps them get on a solid path for future, WOCCU said. As MatchSavings.org grows, WOCCU will expand the program to reach more people, communities and countries through its global network of credit unions. Participants can spread the word through their credit union, service groups, social networks, friends and family. Credit unions are not being asked to give to the program, but rather to promote it, WOCCU said. Start-up money for the program is coming from private donations to WOCCU's foundation. For more information and to make a donation, use the link.
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Bus services can be more affordable, accessible
Hoping to encourage more Wichita Falls seniors and older adults with disabilities to "hitch a ride on a star," the United Way will introduce an education campaign for the city's bus routes focused on their special transportation needs.
The effort, a partnership between the city of Wichita Falls Public Transportation Department and the North Texas Area United Way, will highlight two features.
■ The Grocery Cart Route — Three days a week FallsRide buses will pick riders at least 60 years old or those with qualified disabilities, take them to one of three retail locations then deliver them home again for $2 round trip. Every Tuesday buses go to Walmart on Interstate 44; Wednesday, Walmart on Lawrence Road and Thursday, United Supermarkets on Old Iowa Park Road.
■ Hitch a Ride From Home — By calling 24 hours in advance, FallsRide will send a bus to the riders home (riders must live within 1/4 mile of the stop and have a qualifying disability) and return them for $2.50 round trip.
Monthly passes for seniors and the disabled, which include unlimited rides on the city's seven color-coded routes, six days a week (but only from regular bus stops), are $20.
"Many of the calls we get from older adults needing transportation are folks that may qualify for the route deviation," said Rhonda Pogue, chairman of the United Way's Health Council, which championed the education campaign. "They are just not aware it is available or how to go about qualifying."
Pogue said many older adults also don't know how user-friendly Falls Ride is. The city's new busses are easily accessible to riders who use walkers or wheelchairs' as there are no steep steps to climb.
What's more, at $2 to $2.50 per round trip, it's a bargain price for air-conditioned, chauffeured transportation.
"With the ever increasing cost of gas, FallsRide can be especially helpful to those on fixed incomes," Pogue said.
For more information on FallsRide's pick up and drop off services, the Grocery Cart Route or qualifying disabilities, call 211 or 761-RIDE (761-7433) for details.
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The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander ranks 22 out of 24 Affordable Compact SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of published reviews and test drives of the Mitsubishi Outlander, as well as reliability and safety data.
The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander is ranked:
- #22 in Affordable Compact SUVs
- #23 in Affordable SUVs with 3 Rows
- #34 in Affordable Crossover SUVs
With its underpowered engine choices, limited cargo space and lackluster cabin materials, reviewers say the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander falls short of many competing SUVs.
With either its base four-cylinder engine or optional V6, test drivers say the 2015 Outlander is underpowered and slow to accelerate. Some add that the four-cylinder model's standard automatic transmission is noisy under hard acceleration. At 25/31mpg city/highway, fuel economy is one of the Outlander's strong points. Critics report that the 2015 Outlander has a comfortable ride, and some appreciate its composed handling. However, others dislike the Outlander's cumbersome handling, saying that some competing SUVs feel more athletic.
Some test drivers are pleased with the design and materials used in the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander's cabin. However, others are unimpressed with its basic materials and the amount of wind noise at speed. Reviewers like the Outlander's front seats for their comfort and support, and they say there's plenty of legroom in the second row. However, they note that the third row only offers enough space for children. The Outlander has less cargo space than most midsize SUVs and a number of compact SUVs. Standard features include Bluetooth, a USB port and Mitsubishi's voice-activated Fuse Hands-free Link system. Dual-zone automatic climate control, navigation, a nine-speaker Rockford Fosgate audio system, a rearview camera, front and rear parking sensors, a rear-seat entertainment system, adaptive cruise control and forward collision warning are optional. Test drivers report that the 2015 Outlander's navigation system is hard to program, though some like that the Rockford Fosgate stereo can automatically adjust audio levels so that different songs play at the same volume.
- "Though its overall refinement doesn't match some class competitors, the Outlander is nevertheless a worthwhile entry in the compact SUV segment." -- Consumer Guide
- "The Mitsubishi Outlander is no newcomer to this segment, and the 2015 model benefits from a redesign that occurred just last year. The problem with this Mitsubishi, however, is that it doesn't excite or excel in any particular category." -- Edmunds
- "If power, refinement and resale value are among your top priorities, you'll be better off in a Subaru Outback, Nissan Rogue or Kia Sorento. A limited dealer network may also be a drawback, especially in more rural areas." -- Kelley Blue Book
- "There's nothing overtly wrong with the Outlander GT, but neither is there anything overtly right. Its competitors now deliver more soul-stirring and engaging dynamics, better interior quality, and more refined manners, leaving the Mitsubishi a step behind." -- Car and Driver (2014)
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The Nissan Rogue is available with a third-row seat, and it has more overall cargo space than the Outlander. Reviewers like its nicely appointed cabin, and it gets slightly better fuel economy than the Outlander.
The Hyundai Santa Fe Sport is available with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that test drivers say gives it peppy acceleration. It has more cargo space than the Outlander, and reviewers like the Santa Fe Sport's high-quality cabin materials.
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The 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander seats seven. Front-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is optional. The Outlander comes in four trims. ES, SE and SE S-AWC trims come with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and a CVT. The Outlander GT S-AWC has a 3.0-liter V6 engine and a six-speed automatic transmission. The Outlander was fully redesigned for the 2014 model year, but sees few significant changes for 2015. As a result, this overview uses applicable research and reviews from the 2014 and 2015 model years.
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Training and Education at NSF
- Overview
- Core Beliefs
- Why Work With NSF?
- Developing Your Career
NSF Health Sciences Pharma Biotech provides a comprehensive range of courses on numerous subjects relating to pharmaceutical manufacturing, auditing and quality management that are widely recognized as providing world-class continuing education.
Core programs, in addition to our modular Qualified Person program, include:
Effective Pharmaceutical Audits and Self Inspections
At NSF, we designed and developed the first internationally recognized and certified course for pharmaceuticals based on Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and auditing the quality management system. This course is certified by IRCA (the International Register of Certificated Auditors) and provides extensive practical support and training for the pharmaceutical auditor, including a practiced toolkit of skills. This course has grown over the past few years with hundreds now trained and many companies requiring the training and certification of those joining their audit teams.
Human Error Reduction
This comprehensive approach teaches the science of human error and a methodology for conducting investigations attributed to human error in order to identify CAPAs which focus on the underlying contributing factors. The program is designed to achieve dramatic reductions in human error, especially deviation re-occurrence. The program complements existing site initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma and root cause analysis and helps investigators see human error from an entirely different point of view.
Other topics we frequently cover include:
- Deviation reporting and CAPA
- Pharmaceutical Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Pharmaceutical legislation updates
- Good Distribution Practice (GDP)
- GMPs for clinical trials manufacturing
- Sterile products manufacture
- Preparing for regulatory inspections
For detailed course information, see our complete range of courses.
For more information about NSF Pharma Biotech training and education in the U.S., email firstname.lastname@example.com or call +1 857.277.0060.
For more information about NSF Pharma Biotech training and Education in Europe, email firstname.lastname@example.com or call +44 1751 432 999.
Core Beliefs
We believe in providing education, not just training. Education is what remains when training has been forgotten.
The best education is in the workplace, but, if that's not possible, we bring the workplace into the classroom. Our courses focus on knowing how and knowing why.
We help attendees improve their foundation skills in:
- Learning
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Negotiation
- Leadership
- Change management
Why Work With NSF?
We believe in planning for the future and we offer:
- Excellent connections with industry and regulatory bodies (EU, FDA, WHO)
- Expert knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations to help you interpret, set and implement standards based on good science and pragmatism
- Thorough understanding of best industry practices and future trends, with thousands of clients worldwide
- Crisis management and crisis prevention expertise
We also believe in challenging the status quo and thinking differently. We:
- Listen (diagnose before we prescribe)
- Question (using the 5 whys)
- Challenge from all angles and innovate
- Share best practice
- Mentor and guide to deliver best-fit solutions
- Customize solutions as we know one size doesn't fit all
Developing Your Career
One of the most frequent questions instructors are asked after one of our training courses is "That was great, but what should I do next?"
To help you get the most value from our classes, we created tools to help you see how a training or development course can fit in with your continuing professional development (CPD) requirements or career path. Our career path icons help you select courses that logically fit together or that former attendees have linked and found useful. We also have posters of career path options at most of our major events, along with trainers to answer questions.
Some typical career path examples include:
- A participant in the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) course who meets the prior knowledge requirements for the auditor course may want to move into auditing.
- Participants in the GMP course who are hungry for more knowledge may find the pharmaceutical quality and GMP Master of Science (MSc) programs of interest.
- An auditor who requires CPD in some technical areas (such as quality management systems, analytical testing or dosage form specific training) may choose technical modules from the pharmaceutical quality and GMP MSc programs.
- An analyst is likely to want more detail in method validation, the latest updates on OOS, etc.
- A senior manager may want to attend elements of the QP course to understand the role and duties of the QP or pharmaceutical law.
Our trainers are happy to talk to individuals about their personal requirements and make suggestions about the best ways forward. For the QPs, this ongoing support comes through our free gap analysis and tutor support meetings.
For more information about career paths with NSF Pharma Biotech, contact email@example.com.
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What level of experience and knowledge would you recommend students have prior to attending the Effective Pharmaceutical Audit and Self Inspections course?
Delegates who attend this course are expected to have relevant GMP and/or audit experience. Delegates are expected to have a working knowledge of EudraLex Volume 4, Chapters 1 – 9 or US 21 CFR Parts 210/211, and an awareness of ICH Q8, Q9 and Q10.
Is there a written exam in the Effective Pharmaceutical Audit and Self Inspections course?
Yes. On the last day, there is a two-hour written examination. During the week of the course, time is spent working through an example paper and delegates are given the opportunity to have one and a half hours of exam preparation time before the exam. Delegates for whom English is a second language are allowed an extra 30 minutes for the exam.
I am a Qualified Person (QP) and I want to become an IRCA-registered auditor. How do I proceed?
If you are interested in becoming an IRCA-certificated auditor, the first step is to attend our Effective Pharmaceutical Audits and Self-Inspections PQMS Auditor/Lead Auditor Course, A17638. Once you have passed the NSF course and exam, you will need to apply to IRCA for certification and fulfil their criteria. For more information, see www.irca.org.


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Lufkin, Tx — Three teenagers have been taken into custody for allegedly engaging in organized criminal activity overnight.
A little after midnight Thursday, Lufkin officers busted three young men burglarizing vehicles in the Crown Colony neighborhood on the 400 block of Champions Drive.
Police arrested and booked into the Angelina County Jail Javoski Bogan, 17, Taurus T. Roberson, 18, and Xavier Shelvin, 17. A fourth suspect dodged police, but has been identified and a warrant is out for his arrest. That person's name has not been released at this time.
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US Airways has added a simple strap to the forward and aft door operating handles on its fleet of Airbus A320 family aircraft to mitigate accidental emergency slide deployments.
"So far this year, US Airways has experienced 20 accidental slide deployments, compared to 2009's year-end total of 23. Accidental slide deployments are not only an expense for the airline, they are also a matter of safety as they can cause serious injury when accidentally deployed," says US Airways in its latest employee newsletter.
"Enter a simple solution with a big impact - the red safety strap. In an effort to reduce accidental slide deployments, a new unique feature has been added to our fleet of Airbus (A319, 320 and 321) aircraft. The red strap crosses the forward and aft door operating handles and, when properly positioned, serves as a reminder for all personnel to verify the position of the arming lever."
The strap, which is attached by Velcro, also acts as a visual deterrent to anyone who may inadvertently grab the door handle instead of the arming lever, says the carrier, noting that the strap "does not serve as an indicator that the door is armed or disarmed".
Company director, corporate safety Joe Nester says that while the red strap "works great" it would not be effective without the adoption of a new process by the carrier's flight attendants.
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"No." It was all I could say, taking in the carnage of what had just last night been my pristine kitchen. I wanted to collapse onto a chair, but they – and our spacious table – were covered in miscellany. Cleaning supplies, random knick-knacks from the living room, a thermometer, a scale. It was all there, strewn about.
My legs were shaking, and I fought the urge to cry. So messy. So dirty. No, no, no. I collapsed onto the shoe bench in between the Franco Sarto and the Gucci. I don't know where Giesswein had gone. I wished I could blame it on burglars, but no.
"She's doing it again!" I called, and my husband came running into the kitchen. We watched his mother rearrange my cabinets, turning tea-cup handles to the left instead of the right. My hands twitched.
"Ma, stop it!" he said, exasperation coloring his voice. "Put these things back, they were fine where they were!"
"No," she said, her voice heavily-accented. "I will take care of my boys. I can make you curtains for the living room, too. I think blue would be better than your green."
"Ma!" He strode past the bedroom after her, then froze and backtracked. "You moved our bed?!"
"It is better there. Now you can see if someone does come in the door and can defend yourselves."
"The only one coming in unannounced is you! I love you, I do - but this is our house! Our life! You should move on, Ma." I just stared at them helplessly. I didn't want to suggest it...but it needed to be done.
"I know." Paula looked at him with sad eyes. "But it is tough to do things alone. You need your mother."
That was a trap and he knew it. Changing tactics, he asked; "Did you try to rest?"
She sniffed dismissively. That was a no. "Did I show you the pictures I did bring? Also, I want to make you boys some soups. You can always put it in the cool box."
"Ma...we haven't been married long, we really just want some time alone. You know, for privacy?" She was past listening to him. Again. "Mom, really... Pete and I would really appreciate it if you could stop rearranging and redecorating... you should really move on."
She kept going, moving the photos on the wall around to suit her own taste; I squeaked in dismay. I had spent a week arranging those to tell the story of how we met. Throwing his hands up, Aaron returned to the disaster zone that had been our tidy kitchen.
"I love your mother, I do," I said cautiously. "But I think she's over-stayed her welcome."
Aaron sighed. "I know... I was glad she stayed for the wedding, though..."
"Me, too." We gave each other a look of pained agreement.
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Popping Bottles on a Budget: Cheap Date Night at Cafe Lurcat
When we first heard about the Sunday evening date night at Café Lurcat, we were incredulous. Two starters, two entrees, and two desserts plus a bottle of red, white, or bubbly -- all for a Ulysses S. Grant ($50)? It simply couldn't be true. Café Lurcat is a first-class restaurant in a fantastic location. It's far and away the most glamorous establishment we've visited for a date night, and we were delighted to find out (after some internet sleuthing) that the D'Amico restaurant chain does amazing date nights at its other locations as well, all on Sunday evening, all offering a brilliant deal.
If you've got something to celebrate, this is the place to do it. Get dressed up, slap on some heels, (don't worry, you won't have to walk far, parking is pretty easy and free on Sunday night), and let yourself be enveloped by the warm, low lighting and impossibly delicious aromas emanating from the kitchen. It's a good idea to make a reservation beforehand online, because this date night is a popular one.
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Ryan Reynolds at Dinner With Anna Kendrick in Berlin
Ryan Reynolds Does Dinner With His Leading Ladies Anna Kendrick and Gemma Arterton
Ryan Reynolds got together with his The Voices cast, including Anna Kendrick and Gemma Arterton, for dinner in Berlin on Friday. The group met up in Germany to kick off production on the psychological thriller, which is being directed by Marjane Satrapi. Anna is already settling into the new location and tweeted, "There are 3 sex shops within walking distance from my hotel in Berlin. Grocery store would have been a bonus but I'm not gonna get greedy."
Ryan's stint overseas comes just as his other projects are getting airtime. The trailer for R.I.P.D. was released last week, though we'll have to wait until July for the movie to hit theaters. Ryan will be pulling double duty this Summer, since the animated featured Turbo is also expected in mid-July. Gemma, meanwhile, has Runner, Runner's release to look forward to in September, but first her Byzantium is screening at the Tribeca Film Festival this week.
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