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- About the Program
- Curriculum – including courses
- Admission Requirements
- Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Tuition
About the Program
This interdisciplinary certificate is designed for K–12 teachers seeking to increase knowledge in literacy instruction. It offers a strong pedagogical and theoretical core, including courses from the Colleges of Education and Communication and can apply toward advanced degrees in either College. The Reading/Writing Literacy Certificate of Graduate Study program also trains practitioners in the area of Reading/Writing Literacy and prepares teachers for National Board Certification.
- Total semester hours required graduate work for program completion: 15 s.h.
- Thesis Requirement: None
The courses listed here are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the CGCE section tally.
Course Number | Course Title | Semester Hours |
Required Courses (15 s.h.) | ||
READ 30515 | Teaching Reading and Writing Across the Grades | 3 |
READ 30520 | Content Area Literacy | 3 |
READ 30535 | Word Study: Phonics, Spelling, and Vocabulary Instruction | 3 |
READ 30552 | Selected Topics in Reading | 3 |
MAWR 01549 | Issues in Composition | 3 |
MAWR 01556 | Assessment of Writing | 3 |
MAWR 01618 | Special Topics in Writing | 3 |
Admissions Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for this program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the CGCE Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.
- CGCE Graduate Application Form (Download the PDF or click here to apply online)
- $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
- Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Two letters of recommendation
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- Standard NJ instructional certification
- Your resume should clearly indicate the number of years you have been teaching.
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
Below is a list of anticipated start dates. The start dates indicated are based on the university calendar or the CGCE schedule. Your actual first day of class will depend on the course sequence which will be provided by a CGCE Enrollment Advisor once you have matriculated in the program.
Entry Term & Module | Start Date(s) | Application Deadline(s) |
Spring 2015 | 01/20/2015 | 11/01/2014 |
Summer 2015 | 05/26/2015 | 04/01/2015 |
Fall 2015 | 09/01/2015 | 08/01/2015 |
Tuition & Costs
$648 tuition + $144.90 in fees = $792.90 per semester hour
(this rate applies to academic year 2014/2015 and is subject to change)


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Entry #3 Merrilee Liddiard | Pro: Illustrator | State/Country: Tennessee, USA | Title, "Children's Twin Retreat" bedroom | Fabric: Orange Dahlia: tangerine: nouveau trees, fuchsia: martini, pink, garden maze: ivory, floating buds, sand, honeycomb: rose, fresh poppies.
- "Paris" tufted-velvet bed by House by Annette Tatum, $1200 House Boutique (310) 451-2597 (found in Domino June 08 issue).
- Leather Moorish bench.
- Artichoke Lamp.
- Red Egg Indochine bedside table. (download pdf for photo and pricing)
- Tiddly Winks SweatPea Lion.
- Roses Ivory modern shag rug.
- Fabric thumbtacks.
Lovely work, Merrilee! Congratulations to our finalists, winners will be announced on Friday, June 27 at 3:00 p.m. EST here on decor8. Many thanks to all who entered and for those busy voting!
(image from merrilee liddiard)
I will now begin posting the mood board finalists, one post at a time, in no particular order. I think that you will enjoy learning where each found the items used in their rooms, so many nice things here to enjoy! Congratulations to our finalists, winners will be announced on Friday, June 27 at 3:00 p.m. EST here on decor8. Many thanks to all that entered and for those who are busy voting!
Entry #27 Jo Pewhairangi | Other/Non pro: Self employed web shop owner. | Country: New Zealand. | Title, "I Heart NZ" bedroom. | Fabric: A combo of the pink dahlia collection: fuchsia, fresh poppies, grey happy dots, mustard and martini. | Resources clockwise from top left:
- Tio Table by Conscious Design (this table has only just been released so isn't showing on their website yet.) For info see Butterfly Net.
- Sugarloop Prints
- David Trubridge Kaura Hanging Light
- Esther Diamond Cushion and Bed Linen
- Michael Parekowhai Floral Photograph
- Buttons by 'badge o saurus' and 'kiwialan' at Felt.
Lovely work, Jo!
(image from jo pewhairangi)
Are you ready to view the finalists and vote for your faves? We had 118 entries from all over the world and they can all be viewed right here. All are amazing, each with a unique twist showing the versatility of Amy's collection — you can use her fabrics in rooms ranging from Indian to country, contemporary, and beyond. As is the case with every contest though, it comes down to only a handful of winners. Well winners who receive prizes at least. In my eyes all of you are winners. It's so difficult to 'judge' creativity and talent. Amy and I had to consider how the fabric was used, if the look was cohesive, and of course the overall layout was a huge consideration along with many other things. When one creates a mood board they have to imagine themselves standing before their client presenting this look that they are trying to sell them, presentation is everything! Even if your design is amazing, a board that doesn't excite the client will most likely fall flat. There's so much to consider and given that I consider Amy a pro, I think she did a great job selecting her top choices. In addition to her choices, I've added some of my own and together we came up with 23 finalists. Ready to see 'em?
Please Click Here to Select Your Favorites!
p.s. I will post all 23 on decor8 tomorrow with links to where you can find the items on their mood boards.
The mood board contest is in full swing and I'm so pleased to see them arriving sooner than expected, last year most turned up in the last hour and that's fine, but it's more exciting to receive a steady flow. When you enter, I'll reply within 24 hours to confirm but if for some reason you do not hear from me, I've created a folder here where all entries are filed. Please take a moment to make sure yours is in the folder. Here's an example of the lovely submissions rolling in. This room is a space that I can imagine in my own home someday if I ever have daughters around the same age. Or boys who love pink! The artichoke lamp is amazing, great find.
This mood board, "Children's Twin Retreat", was entered by Merrilee Liddiard who is an artist/illustrator. In case you're curious as to where she found her goodies, here is a handy resource guide: Fabric is Midwest Modern Orange Dahlia collection, Bed is "Paris" in tufted-velvet from House by Annette Tatum, $1200 House Boutique (310) 451-2597 (found in Domino June 08 issue), leather moorish bench, artichoke lamp, Red Egg Indochine bedside table (download pdf for photo and pricing), Tiddly Winks sweatpea lion, Roses Ivory modern shag rug, and fabric thumbtacks.
I'd like to thank DaWanda in Berlin and Craft magazine for spreading the word about this contest via their websites. Thank you so much!
(image from merrilee liddiard)

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From the Fresno Bee
It's unfortunate that a 13 year old had to go through this but give the young man credit, he defended himself and his loved ones and I hope he finds a way to move on and live a normal life.Fatal shooting by boy, 13, appears to be self-defense
By Erik Lacayo / The Fresno Bee
02/28/08 11:29:55
VISALIA -- Authorities said today that a preliminary investigation in the shooting death of a Visalia man by a 13-year-old boy appears to be self-defense.
Visalia Police Sgt. Ernie Villa said officers responded to the 1400 block of South Thomas Court around 5 p.m. and found Joe Ray Martinez, 38, laying in front of a home with a gunshot wound. He later died at the scene.
Villa said a physical fight began at the home between Martinez and his common-law wife. The wife's brother got involved in the dispute and Martinez struck him in the head with a gun and then pointed the weapon at several other onlookers, Villa said.
At that point, Villa said, the teenager came outside and shot Martinez.
Villa said police have come to the home several times in the past for domestic violence calls.
The boy was not arrested but the case has been sent to the Tulare County District Attorney's Office for further review.


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Lenovo Launches New Tab A7-50, A8, and A10 Android Tablets
Subject: Mobile | April 8, 2014 - 07:01 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: tablet, tab a8, tab a7-50, tab a10, mtk 8121, mediatek, Lenovo, android 4.2
Today, Lenovo announced a refreshed lineup of its A-series tablets including the A7-50, A8, and A10. The new tablets take a common hardware platform and scale it from a 7-inch tablet to a 10-inch tablet with optional keyboard. All three tablets run the Android 4.2 operating system and will be available in May.
The Lenovo TAB A7-50 Android 4.2 tablet.
The new Lenovo TAB A-series is powered by a quad core MediaTek 8121 SoC clocked at 1.3 GHz paired with 1GB of LP-DDR2 memory and 16GB of internal flash storage. Users can add an additional 32GB of storage with a micro SD card. Networking is handled by an 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 radio along with an optional SIM card slot on certain models (cellular functionality not available in the North American market). The tablets come with IPS touchscreens with a resolution of 1280 x 800. Lenovo includes a 2MP webcam and a 5MP rear facing camera on all three A-series tablets. The A10 further adds stereo speakers and compatibility with a keyboard dock.
Lenovo rates all three tablets at eight hours of battery life.
The Lenovo TAB A8 tablet.
Beyond the Lenovo TAB A10 being available with a Bluetooth keyboard dock, the only major differences between the new three A-series tablets are physical dimensions, screen size, and weight. The Lenovo TAB A7-50 measures 198x121.2x9.9mm and weighs 0.70 lbs. The TAB A8 meanwhile measures 217x136x8.9mm and weighs slightly more at 0.79 lbs. Finally, the TAB A10 measures 264x176.5x8.9mm and weighs 1.2 lbs.
The Lenovo TAB A10 with its Bluetooth keyboard dock.
The 7-inch Lenovo Tab A7-50 has an MSRP of $129 while the 8-Inch Tab A8 has an MSRP of $179. The 10.1-inch Tab A10 has a base price of $249 and is also available as a tablet and keyboard bundle for $299.
What do you think about Lenovo's new A-series lineup? On one hand, you have three size options at competitive prices, but on the other you only have a single option as far as internal specifications and screen resolution no matter the screen size. If you can live with the MTK 8121 and 1GB of RAM, they could be a viable option.
Read more about Lenovo tablets such as the Yoga 8 and Yoga 10 at PC Perspective.
NVIDIA Launches Jetson TK1 Mobile CUDA Development Platform
Subject: General Tech, Mobile | March 25, 2014 - 09:34 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: GTC 2014, tegra k1, nvidia, CUDA, kepler, jetson tk1, development
NVIDIA recently unified its desktop and mobile GPU lineups by moving to a Kepler-based GPU in its latest Tegra K1 mobile SoC. The move to the Kepler architecture has simplified development and enabled the CUDA programming model to run on mobile devices. One of the main points of the opening keynote earlier today was 'CUDA everywhere,' and NVIDIA has officially accomplished that goal by having CUDA compatible hardware from servers to desktops to tablets and embedded devices.
Speaking of embedded devices, NVIDIA showed off a new development board called the Jetson TK1. This tiny new board features a NVIDIA Tegra K1 SoC at its heart along with 2GB RAM and 16GB eMMC storage. The Jetson TK1 supports a plethora of IO options including an internal expansion port (GPIO compatible), SATA, one half-mini PCI-e slot, serial, USB 3.0, micro USB, Gigabit Ethernet, analog audio, and HDMI video outputs.
Of course the Tegra K1 part is a quad core (4+1) ARM CPU and a Kepler-based GPU with 192 CUDA cores. The SoC is rated at 326 GFLOPS which enables some interesting compute workloads including machine vision.
In fact, Audi has been utilizing the Jetson TK1 development board to power its self-driving prototype car (more on that soon). Other intended uses for the new development board include robotics, medical devices, security systems, and perhaps low power compute clusters (such as an improved Pedraforca system).It can also be used as a simple desktop platform for testing and developing mobile applications for other Tegra K1 powered devices, of course.
Beyond the hardware, the Jetson TK1 comes with the CUDA toolkit, OpenGL 4.4 driver, and NVIDIA VisionWorks SDK which includes programming libraries and sample code for getting machine vision applications running on the Tegra K1 SoC.
The Jetson TK1 is available for pre-order now at $192 and is slated to begin shipping in April. Interested developers can find more information on the NVIDIA developer website.
NVIDIA SHIELD: New Features and Promotional Price Cut
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards, Mobile | March 25, 2014 - 03:01 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: shield, nvidia
The SHIELD from NVIDIA is getting a software update which advances GameStream, TegraZone, and the Android OS, itself, to KitKat. Personally, the GameStream enhancements seem most notable as it now allows users to access their home PC's gaming content outside of the home, as if it were a cloud server (but some other parts were interesting, too). Also, from now until the end of April, NVIDIA has temporarily cut the price down to $199.
Going into more detail: GameStream, now out of Beta, will stream games which are rendered on your gaming PC to your SHIELD. Typically, we have seen this through "cloud" services, such as OnLive and GaiKai, which allow access to a set of games that run on their servers (with varying license models). The fear with these services is the lack of ownership, but the advantage is that the slave device just needs enough power to decode an HD video stream.
In NVIDIA's case, the user owns both server (their standard NVIDIA-powered gaming PC, which can now be a laptop) and target device (the SHIELD). This technology was once limited to your own network (which definitely has its uses, especially for the SHIELD as a home theater device) but now can also be exposed over the internet. For this technology, NVIDIA recommends 5 megabit upload and download speeds - which is still a lot of upload bandwidth, even for 2014. In terms of performance, NVIDIA believes that it should live up to expectations set by their GRID. I do not have any experience with this, but others on the conference call took it as good news.
As for content, NVIDIA has expanded the number of supported titles to over a hundred, including new entries: Assassin's Creed IV, Batman: Arkham Origins, Battlefield 4, Call of Duty: Ghosts, Daylight, Titanfall, and Dark Souls II. They also claim that users can add other apps which are not officially supported, Halo 2: Vista was mentioned as an example, for streaming. FPS and Bitrate can now be set by the user. A bluetooth mouse and keyboard can also be paired to SHIELD for that input type through GameStream.
Yeah, I don't like checkbox comparisons either. It's just a summary.
A new TegraZone was also briefly mentioned. Its main upgrade was apparently its library interface. There has also been a number of PC titles ported to Android recently, such as Mount and Blade: Warband.
The update is available now and the $199 promotion will last until the end of April.
Ubuntu powered Nexus 4
Subject: Mobile | March 19, 2014 - 06:27 PM | Jeremy Hellstrom
Tagged: nexus 4, Ubuntu Mobile
We have yet to see the launch of the purpose built Ubuntu smartphones but that didn't stop The Inquirer from getting a preview of the new Ubuntu Mobile OS. By installing the current version of the OS on a Nexus 4 they got a chance to see and use the new mobile OS. Similar in design to the version we have seen previously on tablets it will likely feel a bit odd to those used to a multi-window OS like Android though the interface wall allow customization. There will indeed be a Canonical App store but the open nature of Ubuntu will allow third-party stores to be set up, over and above supporting third-party apps. Check out the hands on review here.
"CANONICAL ANNOUNCED earlier this year that the first Ubuntu smartphones will be made by BQ and Meizu. That created a wave of interest in how the open source Linux operating system (OS) distribution will look and work on a smartphone or tablet."
Here are some more Mobile articles from around the web:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 4K tablet hands-on @ The Inquirer
- MWC: Samsung Gear 2 hands-on @ The Inquirer
- ZTE Grand Memo II hands-on @ The Inquirer
- Asus Transformer Book T100T @ Kitguru
- HP Pavilion x360 hands-on @ The Inquirer
- DinoPC Pegasus 17.3inch GTX 765M @ Kitguru
- Asus G750JX with GTX 770M @ Hardwareoverclock
- A Look at NVIDIA's GeForce 800M Mobile GPU Series @ Techgage
- GeForces 800M series combines Maxwell, Kepler @ The Tech Report
- GTX 800M; NVIDIA's Maxwell Goes Mobile @ Hardware Canucks
- LifeProof Realtree Edition Waterproof Iphone Case @ TechwareLabs
- ADATA DashDrive Air AE800 500GB Wireless HDD and Power Bank @ eTeknix
- Sandberg Solar PowerBank 6000 mAh @ NikKTech
- Hacking Dell Laptop Charger Identification @ Hack a Day
- Anker 2nd Gen Astro 6000mAh Portable Battery Review @ Legit Reviews
- ADATA Elite CE700 Qi Wireless Charging Station @ eTeknix
GDC 14: WebCL 1.0 Specification is Released by Khronos
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards, Mobile, Shows and Expos | March 19, 2014 - 09:03 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: WebCL, gdc 14, GDC
The Khronos Group has just ratified the standard for WebCL 1.0. The API is expected to provide a massive performance boost to web applications which are dominated by expensive functions which can be offloaded to parallel processors, such as GPUs and multi-core CPUs. Its definition also allows WebCL to communicate and share buffers between it and WebGL with an extension.
Frequent readers of the site might remember that I have a particular interest in WebCL. Based on OpenCL, it allows web apps to obtain a list of every available compute device and target it for workloads. I have personally executed tasks on an NVIDIA GeForce 670 discrete GPU and other jobs on my Intel HD 4000 iGPU, at the same time, using the WebCL prototype from Tomi Aarnio of Nokia Research. The same is true for users with multiple discrete GPUs installed in their system (even if they are not compatible with Crossfire, SLi, or are from different vendors altogether). This could be very useful for physics, AI, lighting, and other game middleware packages.
Still, browser adoption might be rocky for quite some time. Google, Mozilla, and Opera Software were each involved in the working draft. This leaves both Apple and Microsoft notably absent. Even then, I am not sure how much interest exists within Google, Mozilla, and Opera to take it from a specification to a working feature in their browsers. Some individuals have expressed more faith in WebGL compute shaders than WebCL.
Of course, that can change with just a single "killer app", library, or middleware.
I do expect some resistance from the platform holders, however. Even Google has been pushing back on OpenCL support in Android, in favor of their "Renderscript" abstraction. The performance of a graphics processor is also significant leverage for a native app. There is little, otherwise, that cannot be accomplished with Web standards except a web browser itself (and there is even some non-serious projects for that). If Microsoft can support WebGL, however, there is always hope.
The specification is available at the Khronos website.
GDC 14: EGL 1.5 Specification Released by Khronos
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards, Mobile, Shows and Expos | March 19, 2014 - 09:02 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: OpenGL ES, opengl, opencl, gdc 14, GDC, EGL
The Khronos Group has also released their ratified specification for EGL 1.5. This API is at the center of data and event management between other Khronos APIs. This version increases security, interoperability between APIs, and support for many operating systems, including Android and 64-bit Linux.
The headline on the list of changes is the move that EGLImage objects makes, from the realm of extension into EGL 1.5's core functionality, giving developers a reliable method of transferring textures and renderbuffers between graphics contexts and APIs. Second on the list is the increased security around creating a graphics context, primarily designed for WebGL applications which any arbitrary website can become. Further down the list is the EGLSync object which allows further partnership between OpenGL (and OpenGL ES) and OpenCL. The GPU may not need CPU involvement when scheduling between tasks on both APIs.
During the call, the representative also wanted to mention that developers have asked them to bring EGL back to Windows. While it has not happened yet, they have announced that it is a current target.
The EGL 1.5 spec is available at the Khronos website.
GDC 14: SYCL 1.2 Provisional Spec Released by Khronos
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards, Mobile, Shows and Expos | March 19, 2014 - 09:01 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: SYCL, opencl, gdc 14, GDC
To gather community feedback, the provisional specification for SYCL 1.2 has been released by The Khronos Group. SYCL extends itself upon OpenCL with the C++11 standard. This technology is built on another Khronos platform, SPIR, which allows the OpenCL C programming language to be mapped onto LLVM, with its hundreds of compatible languages (and Khronos is careful to note that they intend for anyone to make their own compatible alternative langauge).
In short, SPIR allows many languages which can compile into LLVM to take advantage of OpenCL. SYCL is the specification for creating C++11 libraries and compilers through SPIR.
As stated earlier, Khronos wants anyone to make their own compatible language:
While SYCL is one possible solution for developers, the OpenCL group encourages innovation in programming models for heterogeneous systems, either by building on top of the SPIR™ low-level intermediate representation, leveraging C++ programming techniques through SYCL, using the open source CLU libraries for prototyping, or by developing their own techniques.
SYCL 1.2 supports OpenCL 1.2 and they intend to develop it alongside OpenCL. Future releases are expected to support the latest OpenCL 2.0 specification and keep up with future developments.
The SYCL 1.2 provisional spec is available at the Khronos website.
GDC 14: OpenGL ES 3.1 Spec Released by Khronos Group
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards, Mobile, Shows and Expos | March 17, 2014 - 09:01 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: OpenGL ES, opengl, Khronos, gdc 14, GDC
Today, day one of Game Developers Conference 2014, the Khronos Group has officially released the 3.1 specification for OpenGL ES. The main new feature, brought over from OpenGL 4, is the addition of compute shaders. This opens GPGPU functionality to mobile and embedded devices for applications developed in OpenGL ES, especially if the developer does not want to add OpenCL.
The update is backward-compatible with OpenGL ES 2.0 and 3.0 applications, allowing developers to add features, as available, for their existing apps. On the device side, most functionality is expected to be a driver update (in the majority of cases).
OpenGL ES, standing for OpenGL for Embedded Systems but is rarely branded as such, delivers what they consider the most important features from the graphics library to the majority of devices. The Khronos Group has been working toward merging ES with the "full" graphics library over time. The last release, OpenGL ES 3.0, was focused on becoming a direct subset of OpenGL 4.3. This release expands upon the feature-space it occupies.
OpenGL ES also forms the basis for WebGL. The current draft of WebGL 2.0 uses OpenGL ES 3.0 although that was not discussed today. I have heard murmurs (not from Khronos) about some parties pushing for compute shaders in that specification, which this announcement puts us closer to.
The new specification also adds other features, such as the ability to issue a draw without CPU intervention. You could imagine a particle simulation, for instance, that wants to draw the result after its compute shader terminates. Shading is also less rigid, where vertex and fragment shaders do not need to be explicitly linked into a program before they are used. I inquired about the possibility that compute devices could be targetted (for devices with two GPUs) and possibly load balanced, in a similar method to WebCL but no confirmation or denial was provided (although he did mention that it would be interesting for apps that fall somewhere in the middle of OpenGL ES and OpenCL).
The OpenGL ES 3.1 spec is available at the Khronos website.
Maxwell and Kepler and...Fermi?
Covering the landscape of mobile GPUs can be a harrowing experience. Brands, specifications, performance, features and architectures can all vary from product to product, even inside the same family. Rebranding is rampant from both AMD and NVIDIA and, in general, we are met with one of the most confusing segments of the PC hardware market.
Today, with the release of the GeForce GTX 800M series from NVIDIA, we are getting all of the above in one form or another. We will also see performance improvements and the introduction of the new Maxwell architecture (in a few parts at least). Along with the GeForce GTX 800M parts, you will also find the GeForce 840M, 830M and 820M offerings at lower performance, wattage and price levels.
With some new hardware comes a collection of new software for mobile users, including the innovative Battery Boost that can increase unplugged gaming time by using frame rate limiting and other "magic" bits that NVIDIA isn't talking about yet. ShadowPlay and GameStream also find their way to mobile GeForce users as well.
Let's take a quick look at the new hardware specifications.
GPU Code name | Kepler | Kepler | Kepler | Kepler |
GPU Cores | 1536 | 1536 | 1344 | 960 |
Rated Clock | 954 MHz | 823 MHz | 941 MHz | 811 MHz |
Memory | Up to 4GB | Up to 4GB | Up to 3GB | Up to 3GB |
Memory Clock | 5000 MHz | 5000 MHz | 5000 MHz | 4000 MHz |
Memory Interface | 256-bit | 256-bit | 192-bit | 192-bit |
Features | Battery Boost GameStream ShadowPlay GFE |
GameStream ShadowPlay GFE |
Battery Boost GameStream ShadowPlay GFE |
GameStream ShadowPlay GFE |
Both the GTX 880M and the GTX 870M are based on Kepler, keeping the same basic feature set and hardware specifications of their brethren in the GTX 700M line. However, while the GTX 880M has the same CUDA core count as the 780M, the same cannot be said of the GTX 870M. Moving from the GTX 770M to the 870M sees a significant 40% increase in core count as well as a jump in clock speed from 811 MHz (plus Boost) to 941 MHz.
Continue reading about the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 800M Launch and Battery Boost!!
Microsoft, Along with AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm, Will Announce DirectX 12 at GDC 2014
Subject: General Tech, Graphics Cards, Mobile, Shows and Expos | March 5, 2014 - 08:28 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: qualcomm, nvidia, microsoft, Intel, gdc 14, GDC, DirectX 12, amd
The announcement of DirectX 12 has been given a date and time via a blog post on the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) blogs. On March 20th at 10:00am (I assume PDT), a few days into the 2014 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, California, the upcoming specification should be detailed for attendees. Apparently, four GPU manufacturers will also be involved with the announcement: AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, and Qualcomm.
As we reported last week, DirectX 12 is expected to target increased hardware control and decreased CPU overhead for added performance in "cutting-edge 3D graphics" applications. Really, this is the best time for it. Graphics processors are mostly settled into highly-efficient co-processors of parallel data, with some specialized logic for geometry and video tasks. A new specification can relax the needs of video drivers and thus keep the GPU (or GPUs, in Mantle's case) loaded and utilized.
But, to me, the most interesting part of this announcement is the nod to Qualcomm. Microsoft values DirectX as leverage over other x86 and ARM-based operating systems. With Qualcomm, clearly Microsoft believes that either Windows RT or Windows Phone will benefit from the API's next version. While it will probably make PC gamers nervous, mobile platforms will benefit most from reducing CPU overhead, especially if it can be spread out over multiple cores.
Honestly, that is fine by me. As long as Microsoft returns to treating the PC as a first-class citizen, I do not mind them helping mobile, too. We will definitely keep you up to date as we know more.
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Father nearly killed in Royal Docks stabbing
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 33-year-old suffered near fatal injuries in a violent robbery in Newham.
The man, a father of a 14-month-old girl, was stabbed in the leg at around 7pm on July 29 at Jake Russell Walk in the Royal Docks.
He was walking in the area when a man approached him and demanded his bag.
The suspect is described as black, around 25-30 years old, 5ft, 8ins, of stocky build, with a dense moustache and goutee.
He was riding a black mountain bike, which looked to be too small for the rider.
After the attack he fled towards Victoria Dock Road.
The victim underwent emergency surgery and is now expected to make a full recovery.
Police have released an image of a bag similar to one which was taken in the attack and is yet to be recovered.
They said the missing one was dark brown with tan piping around the edges. The Adidas logo and writing were smaller and in the top left hand corner. It has three tan diagonal stripes on the bottom right hand corner.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Katie Bennett from Newham CID on 0208 217 5402/5085.


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Single strand brown hand knotted Leather Cord with a mix of Sterling Silver Beads. Two sizes available: from back of neck to bottom of lariat approximately 18" or 20" Also available in black approximately 20"
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text: The Virako wiki last edited by turoksonofstone on 04/19/13 03:17AM View full history OriginA powerful Eternal, Virako was a Polar Eternal, alongside Valkin, Druig and Ajak. In the distant past, approximately 1000 years ago, the quartet of Eternals came to know and bond with the Asgardian thunder god Thor. The power mad and deceptive Druig's schemes and machinations bringing about the release of extremely dangerous Deviants Dromedan, Thunder and Tutinax. That was not all that Dromedan had unleashed, as powerful psychic also unleashed a devastating creature known as the World Devouring Worm. This creature started to grow at an exponential rate, growing the more it devoured. Viroko heroically sacrificing himself to neutralize the threat of the World Devouring Worm, by launching himself directly into its mouth in charged and brimming with energy. Virako is the father of the Eternal Ikaris. Recently resurrected he aids his long time friend Thor after a power vacuum in the Deviants leadership causing several Deviants to look for ways to acquire power, both raw and political. This bringing several of the Deviants, such as Kro, and Ereshkigal to interfere and cause chaos in the affairs of both Eternals, Asgardians and Earthlings. After aiding the thunder god, neutralize and save the world, Virako alongside Ransak and Karkas, are present at the return of the Eternals to New Olympia. CreationCreated by Roy Thomas, and Walter Simonson, Virako first appears in Thor Annual #7. Powers and Abilities Typical Eternal abilities, Virako possesses super speed, super strength, extremely durable, with enhanced stamina, and agility. Virako can manipulate and energy and matter and utilize it in such a way to produce a variety of effects. Virako can fly and project energy from his eyes and hands. Physical Characteristics Height: 6'5"Weight: 270 lbsHair: Red Eyes: Blue


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BEIJING (AP) - Chinese state media say nearly 100 miners are trapped underground after a gas blast ripped through a coal mine in a northern province.
The official Xinhua (shin-wah) News Agency says 96 miners were
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Shanxi (shahn-shee) province. It says there were 436 miners
underground at the time but that 340 of them managed to escape.
A provincial official confirms the accident, but has no details.
China's mining industry is the world's deadliest. Last year, coal mine accidents claimed about 3,200 lives in China.
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Invader Zim Dynamic Duo Ch 1"We are continuing to the Sevo system at a velocity of 9,000 light years a hour, my tallest!" the young Irken in blue said."Excellent! But why are you telling us this?" Red asked over the intergalactic transmition."Uhh I thought you would want to know Or something " the young Irken replied. She looked back at another Irken behind her in the small Voot cruiser, "Are we supposed to give them updates like this?"The other Irken muttered in a quiet voice, "I don't know, this is my first time too ."The Irken in blue looked back to the screen, the tallest where still there, but looked slightly annoyed. "My tallest, we will be approaching the Sevo system in exactly . Uhhh ", she looked back at the other irken behind her."We will be arriving in exactly 2.537 hours, my tallest." the other invader squeaked."Exactly! Over and out!" shouted the young Irken in blue and she cancelled the transmition. "That went well!" she said with a smile.
Tagged"Tagged"'One-Shot'By: BaffledFoxToday shouldn't have been an unusual day.It really shouldn't have.It should have been a boring run of the mill day.Zim and Dib had developed a sort of routine over the years; not really a friendship but they weren't really trying to murder each other anymore and Zim wasn't planning on ruling the world.Details didn't truly matter.The whole point was that today was supposed to be normal, normal by every use of that mundane silly word.But, today wasn't normal.Even though Dib had burst through the door shouting the usual, "I'm going to defeat you today alien scum!" His tone deeper than that of his youth but that didn't make it strange, Zim was used to that by now; it had been fours years or so since his voice went through the hideous change.No, no, no, something else caught his eye, his attention and it confused and disgusted and enraged him.Something else.Something shiny.Shiny!Sticking out of Dib's face, ears, and Zim caught that same shine o


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The massive multi-billion dollar I-69/Trans-Texas transportation corridor the state hopes will weave from Mexico through South Texas and eventually reach Canada likely will incorporate existing South Texas roadways rather than cutting through new territory, according to a Texas Department of Transportation report released Tuesday.
The current plan winds from Texarkana, around Houston and to Victoria, where it branches out to U.S. Highways 77 and 281, leading to Brownsville and McAllen. It also includes a wide swath from the Port of Corpus Christi to Laredo that eventually could accommodate a high-speed, port-to-port truck corridor.
The 1,072-page draft environmental impact statement released by the highway department Tuesday is the result of nearly three years of work with local officials and input from residents through public meetings. It looked at a wide, 650-mile long study area from deep South Texas to Northeast Texas and narrows further studies to territory about one-half to four miles wide.
"We are doing what the public asked us to do, and that is look at existing highways first," said Texas Department of Transportation Executive Director Amadeo Saenz. "If improvements to existing highways and infrastructure cannot be made to handle long- range transportation needs -- or if citizens and local officials tell us they prefer a new corridor -- other options will be considered."
Like most other major highway infrastructure projects currently proposed by the state, the I-69 corridor is set to be a public-private partnership. The conceptual plans for the corridor incorporate a combination of toll roads, high-speed freight and commuter railroad, water lines, oil and gas pipelines, electric transmission lines and telecommunications infrastructure.
The corridor, an international trade route running from the Mexican border through the U.S. to Canada, has been hailed as a trade generator. In the next several months, the highway department will hold town hall meetings and public hearings to further narrow the potential paths of the project.
The Coastal Bend's inclusion in the project's future is critical to long-term growth, local officials said.
"At some point in time in Texas, the existing roadways are going to implode because of the growth such as the increased truck traffic coming out of Mexico," said County Judge Loyd Neal. "And we have to have the connecting interstate highway system, like I-69, for us to stay connected to Mexico and, of course, in and through the Port of Corpus Christi to allow cargo to move all the way up to Canada."
Saenz said Tuesday he thinks that a final route could be on a map by 2011. Construction could start within three to four years and could incorporate uses for one, two or all three of the proposed routes through South Texas.
The highway department says public-private partnerships such as the one proposed for I-69 open the door to accelerated financing, design, construction, operations and maintenance. The state is strapped for cash, and private firms such as Zachry Construction and Spanish construction giant Cintra can come to the table with money to build, highway department staff said Tuesday.
Texas Department of Transportation Commissioner Hope Andrade told a crowd of officials from Nueces and San Patricio counties on Tuesday that Texas is in the midst of a transportation crisis because of huge population growth coupled with the uncertainty of incoming federal funding and the movement of state money earmarked for transportation to other causes.
In May, public outcry over proposed toll roads in Central Texas led to a two-year legislative moratorium on the development of most new private toll roads in Texas. But the I-69 project, south of Refugio, is exempt.
"That's the way the legislation was written," said Craig Clark, this region's highway department district engineer. "There is also the reality that South Texas has one of the largest populations in the nation that is not served by an interstate highway."
In the event that the I-69/Trans-Texas routes follow existing roadway, the highway lanes already in place or an equivalent number would be free from tolls, highway department staff said Tuesday.
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Check out Hunt Fi De Food, a new track by Junior Reid, which dropped on Saturday, May 7th, 2011.
Stream Hunt Fi De Food, the newest drop from Junior Reid. The cut was released on Saturday, May 7th, 2011. Junior Reid continues to impress with each new leak, and Hunt Fi De Food is no exception. It's strengthens Junior Reid's already impressive body of work, which has seen positive change over the years. We're most definitely anticipating Junior Reid's next offering.
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A fast-paced and chaotic game, handcrafted from high quality solid woods. Read more
A fast-paced and chaotic game, handcrafted from high quality solid woods.
About this project
Thank you to all who were a part of this project! If you missed out on backing Storm the Gate, you can buy it on TinyLightbulbs:
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What Is Storm The Gate?
Storm the Gate is a high-quality tabletop dexterity game. It is handcrafted locally from solid woods.
An Ode To Unfortunate Felines
In medieval times, townsfolk enjoyed a game in which tokens were launched back and forth in a furious attempt to rid their side of all pieces. Unfortunately, no bungee cords or rubber bands existed during this period, so creative measures had to be taken to find a suitable instrument with which to launch the tokens. This suitable instrument was found in the form of...
Cat intestines.
The cat intestines, when wet, would provide the elastic spring that the townsfolk needed to propel the tokens toward their opponent.
Thankfully, Storm the Gate takes a much gentler approach. We've modified the design, dimensions, rules, and, luckily for kitties everywhere, we do not require any organs.
How Is It Played?
We suggest watching the video above first, as it demonstrates the overall concept of the gameplay nicely.
Storm the Gate is a two person game, with each player sitting at opposite ends of the board. Each player begins with 8 tokens on their side.
The object of the game is to get rid of all tokens on your side of the board (your camp) by shooting them onto your opponent's side (opponent's camp) through the gate in the center of the board. This is accomplished by pulling the tokens against the cord in your camp and releasing.
Once a player no longer has any tokens in their camp, the game is over.
However, this is just a portion of the rules. There will be many twists and additional gameplay options revealed as the project develops.
Who Is This For?
Everyone. Since putting together the first prototype of Storm the Gate, we've had countless friends, family members, coworkers, and strangers test it. Their responses have been unanimous - they absolutely love it.
We believe that Storm the Gate brings a charm that immediately intrigues anyone who sits down and plays for a minute or two.
What Are The Funds For?
We will be using the $6,000 to purchase the tools and equipment needed to allow us to mass produce Storm the Gate. The funds will also go toward completing the artwork that will be included in the rulebook, as well as purchasing the materials for the game.
You can see the rewards we've put together below or on the right:
Stretch Goals
While we are already overwhelmed at the support you Stormers have shown us, we can bring you all even more awesome rewards if we are able to push past our primary goal of $6,000. Below are some stretch goals we've set - as we reach each of the funding goals, the reward will be unlocked for all backers who have pledged $59 and above.
The expansions add new gameplay modes on top of the traditional battle mode by including additional (styled) tokens that come with a new set of rules. They're basically two more reasons to never stop playing STG.
The iPad/iPhone app is currently being developed by a professional app developer, and will be a virtual incarnation of STG (for those times when you can't fit the standard game in your pocket).
Where Are We In The Process?
For the past six months, we have been prototyping to make sure that the final version of Storm the Gate is just right. We've tested different measurements, materials, wood species, and wood stains, and are confident that the result is the best product possible.
Now that we are out of the prototyping stage, we are in the midst of the artwork and packaging design phase. We have hired on a local artist to create the artwork that will be present in the rulebook of Storm the Gate, and are currently working with local printers in preparation for the official packaging.
We will be releasing more artwork throughout the duration of the project, but here's a small sneak peek into some of the Storm the Gate characters...
A majority of the artwork has now been completed, which means that the next step is to begin mass producing Storm the Gate so that we can get it into your hands. That's where we're asking for your help.
When Will Storm The Gate Begin Shipping?
If all goes according to plan, we are looking at a ship date of early May. The moment we are fully funded, we will be ramping up production to ensure that rewards are sent out as quickly as possibly. We're just about as excited as anyone could be to begin shipping these out!
Risks and challenges
Up to this point in the Storm the Gate journey, our biggest challenges have involved tweaking dimensions, materials, etc. in our many prototypes. As we've mentioned, we've already got all of the little details nailed down. As we look ahead to the weeks and months following the end of our project, we foresee rate of production being one of our primary concerns.
The way we'll be able to ensure that this challenge is handled effectively is by having the appropriate wood laser cutting machinery to assist us in producing the large quantity of units that will be sent out.
We know how exciting it is to wait for a Kickstarter reward in the mail, and we intend on delivering on, or before, the expected delivery date.
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You want to be a part of Storm the Gate history but can't pledge for the full game. We appreciate your support and at this level will keep you in the loop with updates as we continue the journey! And of course, we will send a BIG thank you your way!
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This is it. You're preparing your troops and ready to go to battle. You'll receive (1) Storm the Gate. Domestic shipping included.
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You want everyone to know that your Storm the Gate game is yours. You'll receive (1) personalized Storm the Gate engraved with your name, or any other phrase you'd like.
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You know you're going to want to share the fast-paced, addictive fun of Storm the Gate with a friend. You'll receive (2) Storm the Gates.
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6 backers All gone!
This level is for those of you that have to have your own Storm the Gate now! You don't like waiting, and why should you? We'll send you (1) of the first set of carefully handcrafted games as soon as the project ends.
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Isaac Opeele Boateng is furious with his critics who have questioned his intelligence.
Under-fire Ghana U17 assistant coach Isaac Opeele Boateng has fired back at his critics who have questioned his know-how after the team's early exit from the African Junior Championship.
Opeele, dubbed as Ghana's version of Jose Mourinho, is loathed by some football aficionados for his acid-tongue.
His part-tme job in the media-where he reviews the work of other coaches-has also not helped his reputation.
Before his national team appointment, the young trainer was a pundit for local sports radio station Asempa FM as well as a columnist for the state-owned Graphic Sports newspaper.
Opeele was on the Black Starlets bench as they suffered a 6-1 humiliation at the hands of rivals Nigeria in their opening Group B match.
The team also drew 1-1 with Congo and 0-0 with Ivory Coast to finish third and exit the tournament.
Many have wondered why he was unable to rescue the team with his technical ingenuity....
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market economy. The FY 1995 budget request seeks funding for international ''showcase" demonstration projects in Eastern Europe and China. However, it remains unclear whether this will receive congressional approval.
DOE's overall strategic plan (DOE, 1994b) defines the department's mission as follows:
The Department of Energy, in partnership with our customers, is entrusted to contribute to the welfare of the Nation by providing the technical information and the scientific and educational foundation for the technology, policy, and institutional leadership necessary to achieve efficiency in energy use, diversity in energy sources, a more productive and competitive economy, improved environmental quality, and a secure national defense.
The DOE plan provides a vision, goals, strategies, and success indicators for each of the department's five business areas. Under "Industrial Competitiveness," DOE's laboratory system, R&D capabilities, and core competencies in such areas as energy and environmental technologies are considered valuable resources the private sector can tap through collaborative programs. DOE work under "Energy Resources" is based on the assumption that fossil fuels will remain critical components of energy supply in every nation for the foreseeable future. In the United States, coal, natural gas, and oil will continue to provide most of the energy for electricity generation and the building, industrial, and transportation sectors. A major focus in this area is using fossil fuels more efficiently and cleanly. The business area "Science and Technology" faces the challenge resulting from the continuing industry shift away from basic research. Given constraints in federal spending, DOE must balance its long-term fundamental research against R&D that will help industry compete effectively in the near-term. Specific goals include providing the science and technology core competencies that will enable DOE's other businesses to succeed in their missions and adding value to the U.S. economy through the application of new and improved technologies. "National Security" is concerned primarily with transformation of the nuclear weapons complex, activities that are not within the scope of this report. Similarly, "Environmental Quality" addresses mainly nuclear issues, namely, the decontamination and decommissioning of weapons complex facilities and nuclear power plants.
The current DOE strategic plan generally expands on EPACT goals. EPACT will continue to provide guidance to the department in achieving its energy objectives, although, as DOE's plan notes, fulfilling EPACT's detailed requirements "will be difficult in this era of fiscal constraint."


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The Robocop reboot was one of the few acts of lazy plagiarism that I wasn't really bothered by, and was in fact looking forward to.
"WHAAAT?!" I hear some cry. "You can't mess with a classic!"
To them I ask: Have you watched the original recently?
Unlike, say, Ghostbusters (1984), the original Robocop has not aged well, mostly because it was a satire and satirical comedy/comedy based on popular culture tends to date very quickly.
Also, because of the limitations of special effects at the time: Peter Weller now looks decidedly goofy clomping around "future" Detroit in that clunky costume. I've no idea how restrictive it was, but I've a sneaking suspicion that he took the Anthony Daniels approach to playing a robot and made a point of moving like the Tin Man in a monsoon.
The reboot has ditched the satirical slant of the original and become a character-based drama. Those hoping for a repeat of the '87 squib-fest will be disappointed. The new Robocop tale has more in common with Frankenstein, and dwells on Alex Murphy and his family struggling to come to terms with what he has become. There is little in the way of comical edge, Omnicorp/OCP seem less diabolical, Lewis has had a sex change and nobody melts.
Single Dollar transactions, however, are referenced.
You can't really ask the question "Is it better than the original?" because they're two different films that tell very different stories. One makes fun of consumerism and vast corporations, while the other is a cautionary tale of drone-based warfare. The only similarities are the title and the fact the main character is a cyborg.
Is the original good? Yes. Paul Verhoeven is a f**king genius. Robocop (1987), Total Recall (1990) and Starship Troopers (1997) are all among my favourite movies.
Is the remake good? Yes. It tells a solid story, sets in place a foundation that can realistically be built upon and doesn't sully any fond (blood-soaked) memories. It genuinely reinvigorates the franchise rather than cheaply strip mining it for quick cash.
There is no reason why you cannot watch and enjoy both.
Peter Weller was the original Robocop. He recently starred in Star Trek: Into Darkness.....sans box.


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Tabasco 1
Syllabification: Ta·bas·coPronunciation: /təˈbaskō/ /-ˈbäs-/
A state in southeastern Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico; capital, Villahermosa.
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churrasco, fiascoDefinition of Tabasco in:
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Pronunciation: /təˈbaskō/
(also Tabasco sauce)
trademark A pungent sauce made from the fruit of a capsicum pepper.
- The plant is Capsicum frutescens (or C. anuum), family Solanaceae
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- It was baked chicken, really, but it was basted with a mixture of butter, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and spices, resulting in a beautiful, browned, crispy and tasty skin.
Late 19th century: named after the state of Tabasco (see Tabasco1).
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Diamond Jubilee: 21-gun salute at Hillsborough
The royal family's official residence in County Down has been the venue for one of the main Diamond Jubilee events in Northern Ireland this weekend.
As preparations to mark 60 years of Queen Elizabeth's reign get under way in London, Hillsborough Castle was the focal point in Northern Ireland on Saturday.
Secretary of State Owen Paterson greeted hundreds of guests, including First Minister Peter Robinson. A 21-gun Royal Salute marked the anniversary of the coronation in 1953.
A fly-past took place at Hillsborough fort and Diamond Jubilee medals were handed out to serving members of the armed forces and the emergency services.
There was a parachute display as well as a celebratory lunch at the castle.
The Mayor and the Lord Lieutenant of County Down then inspected the troops on parade, and there was a performance by the band of The royal Irish Regiment.
Mr Paterson said the venue was "absolutely appropriate".
"I think it's really tremendous that we have this huge celebration with so many people from right across the community coming to Hillsborough," he said.
Diamond Jubilee: Key events
The main weekend events to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee include:
- The Queen attends the Epsom Derby
- Katherine Jenkins sings the National Anthem and a Red Arrows display takes place
- The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant - featuring 1,000 boats escorting the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh - takes place from 14:00 BST
- The Big Jubilee Lunch takes place across the UK
- The BBC's Jubilee concert takes place, featuring performances by Sir Paul McCartney and Madness
- At 22:00 BST, more than 4,000 beacons will be lit around the world to mark 60 years of the Queen's reign. The Queen lights the National Beacon at 22:30 BST
- A national service of thanksgiving takes place at St Paul's Cathedral at 10:30 BST, attended by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh
- A lunch at Westminster Hall and a carriage procession to Buckingham Palace is planned, with a balcony appearance by the royals, and fly-past, at 15:30 BST
Mr Robinson said the excitement was building about the Jubilee celebrations.
"I've already been around a number of events, particularly in primary schools, where children are throwing themselves into the celebrations."
The event was organised by Lisburn City Council.
Writing on the council's website, the mayor of Lisburn, William Leathem, said: "For those of us who have worked or served in our own professions for many years, we understand the enormity of time that 60 year's service brings and we wish to express our thanks and pay our respects to Her Majesty.
"It is particularly fitting to be at Hillsborough today, where The Queen has visited on many occasions.
"I would like to thank all who have facilitated today's celebrations and who have put much time, planning and effort into making today a day to remember."
Meanwhile, millions of Britons are expected to take part in Jubilee parties, outdoor concerts and fairs being staged across the country over the weekend.
On Sunday, in what is being called the Big Jubilee Lunch, people all over the UK are being encouraged to share lunch with neighbours and friends in street parties or picnics to bring communities together.
On Monday, a concert will be held in front of Buckingham Palace in the area surrounding the Queen Victoria Memorial, with performances from artists including Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Elton John, Jessie J, JLS and Ed Sheeran.
When it ends at 22:00 BST, more than 4,000 beacons are due to be lit in the UK and around the world.
The Queen will light the UK's last beacon - the National Beacon - at about 22:30 BST, to be followed by a firework display at Buckingham Palace.
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Mixologist Eamon Rockey of Aska - Biography
Brooklyn, New York
Growing up in the small town of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Eamon Rockey had chefs for parents. Inevitably, they played a significant role in his culinary development, encouraging him to get into the kitchen at a young age. By 14, Rockey started working after school at Sakura, Hattiesburg's only sushi restaurant.
Determined to pursue a culinary career, Rockey followed his gastronomic dreams to the Culinary Institute of America. He anticipated graduating as a cook, but a wine course sparked his interest in the service side of the industry, and his career goals shifted upon graduation. Drawn to the city's robust fine-dining scene, Rockey moved to New York City in 2006 to gain firsthand experience. Still relatively new to the field, Rockey was hired at Gilt and began working with his first mentor, Chris Day.
Intent on continually refining his skills, Rockey joined the service team at Eleven Madison Park in 2007. During his time there, Rockey learned a tremendous amount about wine service and was quickly promoted to captain and bartender. After three years, Rockey helped open Compose in Tribeca, taking on managerial role (general management, staff training, beverage program design, etc.).
Some time later, while dining at Scandinavian pop-up Frej, Rockey was struck by Chef Fredrik Berselius's culinary perspective. After establishing a friendship, the duo decided to pursue their vision with the opening of Aska. Rockey and Berselius traveled throughout Scandinavia , developing Aska's concept by exploring the country's rich culinary traditions. In addition to managing the front of the house, Rockey oversees Aska's beverage program, which includes a wine list with Old World emphasis and a cocktail program enlisting a variety of progressive techniques and classic preparations.
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Definition of Page Three in English:
British trademark A feature which appears daily on page three of the Sun newspaper, comprising a picture of a topless young woman: [ as modifier] : Page Three girls
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Silly man, Vampires have evolved. They no longer have fangs, just very sharp, razor-edged teeth. And their granite-type skin "sparkles" in the sunlight, so they don't go out on sunny days.
And to kill them, you have to tear them apart and burn them, or they put themselves back together again.
Vampire 101 by "Twilight".


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Flexibility Demonstration Programs:
Education Needs to Better Target Program Information
GAO-03-691: Published: Jun 9, 2003. Publicly Released: Jun 9, 2003.
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The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLBA) has focused national attention on increasing accountability for states and school districts to improve student achievement. While increasing accountability, NCLBA also provided states and school districts with additional flexibility. The act established two flexibility demonstration programs--State- and Local-Flex--which allow up to 7 states and 80 school districts to redirect up to 100 percent of certain NCLBA program funds. GAO was asked to determine factors that affect states' and districts' decisions whether or not to apply for the demonstration programs and to determine the extent to which the U.S. Department of Education publicized, provided guidance, and established a process to review and award flexibility demonstration programs. To address these questions, GAO conducted a study, using telephone interviews with officials in 22 states and 37 school districts, and site visits to 2 of the four applicants.
The one applicant for State-Flex and the three applicants for Local-Flex cited two main reasons why they applied--the commitment of leadership and the ability to develop goals and strategies to improve student achievement. In contrast, states did not apply primarily due to few perceived benefits, as well as conflicting deadlines with other NCLBA requirements, while school districts did not apply primarily due to a lack of awareness about the program. In particular, state officials said they were busy completing mandatory draft plans for measuring student achievement. Additionally, these state officials indicated that they needed student achievement data based on these plans in order to apply for State-Flex. Officials in other states said that less time-consuming options to transfer funds were preferable to State-Flex due to the time and effort required to complete the State-Flex application and develop agreements with school districts. Finally, most school district officials GAO spoke with did not apply for Local-Flex because they were not aware of the program. Education publicized the flexibility demonstration programs in routine channels, such as the Federal Register, at conferences informing states and school districts about NCLBA, and in letters to nearly 200 of the largest districts. However, Education's communication strategy did not target those potential applicants in the best position to apply--states and districts that had developed goals and strategies to improve student achievement and narrow achievement gaps. Additionally, Education provided guidance on the application process and assisted interested applicants. However, the two applicants GAO visited said that more guidance was needed in some areas, such as how to demonstrate that funds would be used for allowable purposes. Finally, while Education has developed criteria and procedures for reviewing and awarding flexibility, it is too early to comment on its processes because it has not made awards under these two flexibility programs to any state or district.
Recommendation for Executive Action
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: The Department of Education has implemented a number of outreach efforts that provide targeted information on the State-Flex and Local-Flex programs. For example, the Department has established web sites that contain information on the advantages of the program and on the application process. Education has also disseminated information, in print and video, on one district's experience with the program. Moreover, the Department noted its continued commitment to better targeting information to states and school districts and stated that it would continue its efforts to refine strategies for informing potential applicants about the new flexibility authorities and their benefits. Education also said that once state accountability plans are approved, the timing of flexibility competitions should no longer be an issue. Education established open-ended competition for State-Flex and Local-Flex to allow interested agencies to submit an application when they are ready and able to prepare their application, rather than on an externally imposed timetable. The State and Local Flex notice appeared in the Federal Register on March 18, 2004.
Recommendation: The U.S. Department of Education should better target information to states and districts in the best position to apply for additional flexibility. This could include follow-up with states and districts expressing interest in the programs and providing information to states and districts that have met or are close to meeting accountability requirements.
Agency Affected: Department of Education
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Indian Affairs:
Preliminary Results Show Continued Challenges to the Oversight and Support of Education FacilitiesGAO-15-389T: Published: Feb 27, 2015. Publicly Released: Feb 27, 2015.
Jan 22, 2015
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Education Should Strengthen Oversight of Schools and Accreditors [Reissued on January 22, 2015]GAO-15-59: Published: Dec 22, 2014. Publicly Released: Dec 22, 2014.
Dec 19, 2014
Education and Workforce Data:
Challenges in Matching Student and Worker Information Raise Concerns about Longitudinal Data SystemsGAO-15-27: Published: Nov 19, 2014. Publicly Released: Dec 19, 2014.
Dec 16, 2014
Higher Education:
State Funding Trends and Policies on AffordabilityGAO-15-151: Published: Dec 16, 2014. Publicly Released: Dec 16, 2014.
Dec 12, 2014
College-and-Career Readiness:
States Have Made Progress in Implementing New Standards and Assessments, but Challenges RemainGAO-15-104R: Published: Dec 12, 2014. Publicly Released: Dec 12, 2014.
Nov 13, 2014
Indian Affairs:
Bureau of Indian Education Needs to Improve Oversight of School SpendingGAO-15-121: Published: Nov 13, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 13, 2014.
Sep 24, 2014
Special Education:
Improved Performance Measures Could Enhance Oversight of Dispute ResolutionGAO-14-390: Published: Aug 25, 2014. Publicly Released: Sep 24, 2014.
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Department of Education:
Status of Prior GAO RecommendationsGAO-14-848T: Published: Sep 10, 2014. Publicly Released: Sep 10, 2014. -
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Inability to Repay Student Loans May Affect Financial Security of a Small Percentage of RetireesGAO-14-866T: Published: Sep 10, 2014. Publicly Released: Sep 10, 2014.
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Education of Homeless Students:
Improved Program Oversight NeededGAO-14-465: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Aug 22, 2014.
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Friday, March 13 2009
The Last House on the Left
Neither a glimmer of satire nor gram of wit animates Dennis Illiadis' 109 minutes beside the lake.
Sunday, March 18 2007
The Last Kiss (2006)
This is not a revised look at new-young-adult ideals: it's an age-old crock.
Friday, September 15 2006
The Last Kiss (2006)
At last, a movie about men who can't commit and women who must.
Sunday, August 6 2006
The Sisters (2005)
Hope, delayed. A painful, poignant adaptation of everyday life.
Thursday, December 4 2003
The Last Samurai (2003)
It's a grand vehicle, with horses, martial arts, and vast armies, not to mention Tom Cruise's shiny shoulder-length hair flowing just right.
Someone Like You (2001)
Instead, 'Someone Like You' follows formula, which means that Jane will realize her folly and realize that Eddie is really the guy for her (this is telegraphed when the pretty couple shares their feelings and eats Chinese food while seated on the kitchen counter and dressed in their fashionable underwear).
Someone Like You (2001)
'Someone Like You''s press kit describes Eddie and Jane as a 'Hepburn and Tracy of the modern era', but its undercurrent of painful loss and compulsive grief avoidance is precisely missing from movies like 'Desk Set' and 'Adam's Rib'.
Bounce (2000)
Bounce is straight in the sense that it stars Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow, and does not include Opposite of Sex-style bitchiness, much less wily jokes about masturbation, Hollywood morality, and the Planet Maturia.