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Walking Distance from Home!Our co-op is in North Berkeley, near the Gourmet Ghetto and UC Berkeley. It's quick 5-minute walk to Shattuck Avenue. South of Rose Street, in the heart of the Gourmet Ghetto, coffee shops and restaurants are abundant. Some of the favorites are: Chez Panisse, owned by Alice Waters, pioneer of the Slow Food movement; Cafe Gratitude a raw and cooked vegan restaurant; a gourmet cheese shop and numerous ethnic culinary restaurants.
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Amsterdam Museum
The rich collection of works of art, objects and archaeological finds brings to life the fortunes of Amsterdammers of days gone by and today. From a mediaeval child's shoe and the map of Cornelis Antonisz from 1538, giving a bird's-eye view of the city, to the impressive Civic Guard paintings from the Golden Age. Photos and film material show the happy times as well as the drama of the modern city's inhabitants. You'll witness the poverty in the Jordaan area he 19th century but also the idealism of the sixties and Ajax's success at football.
Amsterdam DNA. As a three-dimensional travel guide, this presentation takes you on a 45-minute historical tour of Amsterdam.
Carefully selected highlights, exhibits and loan items, tell the interesting story of this multifaceted city in seven chapters. In each chapter, one exhibit forms the basis for the story of that period. These stories are told through exciting animations which are projected onto big glass screens in the middle of the gallery. Every visitor is given a travel guide which can activate the animations of each period in one of the ten languages offered, from Italian to Russian and Japanese.
Hermitage Amsterdam
A major European cultural destination, the greatly expanded Hermitage Amsterdam, welcomes visitors to its elegantly restored 17th-century building in the historic heart of Amsterdam. It was founded to bring the richness and grandeur of Russia's artistic heritage to one of the West's most charming capitals. The Hermitage Amsterdam is open daily from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. Closed on January 1st, April 30th and December 25th.
The Portrait Gallery of the Golden Age
Until the end of 2016
Thirty enormous 17th century group portraits from the collections of the Amsterdam Museum and the Rijksmuseum have been brought together for the first time and will be on display in the Hermitage Amsterdam. These "brothers and sisters" of the Night Watch are unique in the world and rarely seen due to their size. They show us regents, archers and merchants from all different classes, backgrounds and religions, standing shoulder to shoulder like brothers.
Alexander, Napoleon & Joséphine, a Story of Friendship, War and Art from the Hermitage
28 March – 8 November 2015
In 2015, as the Battle of Waterloo is commemorated throughout Europe, the Hermitage Amsterdam will turn the clock back to the decisive years that preceded Waterloo, the days of Napoleon Bonaparte and two exceptional and very different contemporaries: Tsar Alexander I, his friend and enemy, and Joséphine, the love of his life.
More than two hundred magnificent paintings, sculptures, personal possessions, gowns and uniforms, objets d'art and impressive weapons will tell the story of two mighty rulers and a woman with great personality. The central themes are friendship, war and politics, as well as Joséphine's great art collection, which included Dutch and Italian masters such as Potter, Van der Werff, Luini and Canova. The two men come even physically close, in Napoleon's death mask and in a medallion with a lock of Alexander's hair. A significant part of Joséphine's collection eventually came into the possession of the Hermitage, and many of the highlights will be on display in the Netherlands for the first time.
The Royal Palace
The Palace was built as a town hall of Amsterdam. Architect Jacob van Campen developed an extensive decoration program for the building. Amsterdam celebrated painters like Ferdinand Bol, Govaert Flinck and Jan Lievens contributed. The Flemish sculptor Artus Quellinus made many monumental sculptures. Artworks which are still on display.
In 1808 King Louis Napoleon moved into the building. He changed the town hall in a palace and decorated it with a large collection of Empire furniture. After his departure, Louis Napoleon left almost all expensive furniture behind. The furniture, one of the best preserved and most complete Empire collections in the world, is in full glory to be seen.
The rooms in the Palace are decorated with artworks from the collection of the House of Orange-Nassau Historic Collections Trust. Many paintings show the various members of the family of Orange-Nassau.
For opening times and information about admission prices, please click on the link above.
Van Gogh Museum
During his ten-year artistic career, Van Gogh was highly prolific. A full 864 paintings and almost 1,200 drawings and prints have survived. The largest collection of his work – more than 200 paintings, 437 drawings and 31 prints – can be found in the Van Gogh Museum. Many other drawings and paintings by Van Gogh can be found at the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo (The Netherlands) and the Musée d'Orsay in Paris. The rest of his work is divided among a large number of museums and private collections around the world, including many in the Netherlands, France, Germany, the United States and Japan.
An e-ticket provides fast access to the Van Gogh Museum. Buy tickets
Anne Frank House
The former hiding place, where Anne Frank wrote her diary, is now a well-known museum. The museum tells the history of the eight people in hiding and those who helped them during the war. Anne Frank's diary is among the original objects on display. The museum is open daily from 9.00 AM. Buy your entrance tickets to the Anne Frank House online to avoid any queues. Buy tickets
The Rijksmuseum
After ten years of rebuilding, renovation and restoration, the Rijksmuseum has opened its doors on 13 April 2013. Never before has a national museum undergone such a complete transformation of both its building and the presentation of its collection.
A first impression is often the most telling one. You start every journey with a first step and you never forget your first kiss. Each year, the Rijksmuseum creates first impressions for hundreds of thousands of people: they get a first impression of the museum as they stare a real Rembrandt 'in the eye' and get a taste of history. But it does not end there. In this day and age, in our quickly-changing society, that is quite an important task. As the museum is renovated, it is, so to speak, also being reinvented. The revamped museum will be completely in step with the 21st century. The Rijksmuseum will continue to dazzle art and history lovers, develop educational programmes and play a role in society. In addition to displaying the collection superbly, the Rijksmuseum will continue to undergo changes. Art and history are not merely a thing of the past and the Rijksmuseum is a modern museum - a museum where unique events take place, non-stop.
Wim Pijbes, General-Director of the Rijksmuseum
Late Rembrandt
February 12 2015 to May 17 2015
The Rijksmuseum presents its first major retrospective of Rembrandt van Rijn's late works dating from c. 1652. This landmark exhibition, the world's largest ever, brings together more than 90 paintings, drawings and prints from the world's leading museums and private collections to showcase Rembrandt at the height of his power.
Emerging from the shadow of tragic personal losses and financial setbacks, Rembrandt produced some of his finest work in his final years. By experimenting with paint and light, he achieved an unparalleled emotional depth, leading to his most daring, individual and intimate works.
The Stedelijk Museum
A complete renovation of the Stedelijk's historic building, designed by A.W. Weissman and dating back to 1895, has converted virtually all of its program spaces into galleries, enabling the first comprehensive display the Stedelijk has ever mounted of its permanent collection, widely acknowledged to be among the world's most important collections of modern and contemporary art and design. The dynamic new building—designed by Mels Crouwel of Benthem Crouwel Architects and measuring 10,000 square meters (98,400 square feet)—will provide new space for the Stedelijk's renowned and influential temporary exhibitions, as well as a host of new amenities. The innovative design also re-orients the entire museum to face onto Amsterdam's Museumplein (Museum Plaza), activating a vital public space that is shared by the Stedelijk and its neighbors: the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum and the Concertgebouw.
"With this long-awaited opening, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam will reaffirm and strengthen its place among leading international art institutions, showcase Amsterdam as a center of artistic experimentation and bring new life to the Museumplein, re-establishing it as a cultural destination," Ann Goldstein stated. "And with the completion of Mels Crouwel's bold yet brilliantly functional building, we are effectively adding a major new work to our exceptional collection of Dutch modern design."
A year at the Stedelijk: Tino Sehgal
January 1 2015 to December 31 2015
Conceived as a consecutive series of twelve presentations, the exhibition features different work from Sehgal's oeuvre each month, enacted in a different gallery space.
The survey will build up in intensity, starting in January with a subtle intervention in the heart of the museum's permanent collection: Instead of allowing some thing to rise up to your face dancing bruce and dan and other things. In this work, which is owned by the Stedelijk, a human figure lying on the floor fluidly moves through a number of positions of the human body in reference to works of Bruce Nauman and Dan Graham.
In the months after January, the scale of the works will gradually increase, culminating in the summer in 'situations' involving a larger number of participants. As summer turns to fall, the works return to a smaller scale, ending in December.
Divided over 12 successive chapters and unfolding over a one-year period, Sehgal's twelve-part survey is not only a prelude to a fresh approach to using the building under the new directorship but also an innovative re-envisioning of the exhibition as phenomenon.
A historic park filled with blooming tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and other spring bulbs.
A feast for the eye, and so are the unique flower shows in the different pavilions. And in the midst of this magnificent spectacle of colour you will also find exquisite works of art. At Keukenhof you can gain inspiration and relax in the beautiful surroundings. The 32-hectare park has 15 kilometres of footpaths. Keukenhof has surprises in store for visitors of all ages. Be sure to bring your camera along on this unique experience. Come to Keukenhof with your friends, family and associates and enjoy the ultimate spring feeling!
Keukenhof theme of 2015 : "Van Gogh"
The Keukenhof theme for 2015 will be Van Gogh. In 2015 it is 125 years ago that Vincent van Gogh died. Keukenhof will work out this theme further in cooperation with the Van Gogh and the Kröller-Müller museums.
Flower Parade
The Flower Parade is an absolutely unique experience!
The Bulb Growing Region's Flower Parade is one of the most famous flower pageants in the world. It is truly unique, with colourful floats decorated using flowering bulbs including hyacinths, tulips and daffodils.On Saturday April 25th the annual Flower Parade will travel its 40-km route along the main roads from Noordwijk to Haarlem. Around 15:30 the Flower parade will pass by Keukenhof, over the famous 'Keukenhof Boulevard'. Only this day it is being referred as the Keukenhof Boulevard.The flower parade is free of charge. Visitors will be given the opportunity to leave the park to watch the Flower Parade and re-enter afterwards to proceed their visit to Keukenhof.
Where Keukenhof is situated now, was a hunting area in the 15th century. Herbs for the kitchen of the castle of Jacoba van Beieren were also collected here; hence the name Keukenhof.
The current park was a section of the sizeable estate of Slot Teylingen, with beautiful untamed bushes and dunes. After the decease of Jacoba van Beieren Keukenhof fell into the hands of rich merchant families. Baron and baroness Van Pallandt invited landscape architects J.D. and L.P. Zocher, designers of the Amsterdam Vondelpark, to make a design for the garden around the castle. This design, in the English landscape style, has always been the basis of Keukenhof.
At the moment the estate belongs to a Corporation. On the initiative of the Lisse mayor of that time and a number of leading flower bulb growers and exporters, an open air flower exhibition was organised here for the first time in 1949. This expanded to an annually recurring event that has always drawn great numbers of visitors from all over the world. This is how Keukenhof became the park that we now know.
Opening times: 20 March to 17 May 2015
Daily from 08:00 – 19:30.
(Ticket office is open till 18:00).
The National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum shows how our culture has been shaped by the sea. Stimulating, interactive exhibitions allow visitors to explore 500 years of maritime history. Attractive object exhibitions show the best of our world famous collection. We have special exhibitions for children, including See you in the Golden Age and The tale of the whale. We even have one for children under the age of 6: Sal & Lori and Circus at Sea. And last but not least: the exciting ride Voyage at Sea (8+) and the famous replica of the East Indiaman Amsterdam is back at the quay. Het Scheepvaartmuseum has been completely renovated, but still exudes history and is a beautifully imposing and impressive building in the heart of Amsterdam.
The National Maritime Museum is housed in 's Lands Zeemagazijn (the Arsenal). This historic building dating from 1656 was designed by Daniel Stalpaert as a storehouse for the Admiralty of Amsterdam. It was built in the Golden Age, when Amsterdam was the largest port and market place in the world. Goods from all over the world could be bought right here. Today, over 350 years later, the Zeemagazijn remains an imposing and impressive building with a great deal of character. It exudes history, making it the perfect location for The National Maritime Museum, which has been housed here since 1973.
De Nieuwe Kerk
Bill Viola's Tristan's Ascension and Fire Woman
28 February - 10 April
The Masterpiece series at De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam returns on 28 February 2015 with two installations by video artist Bill Viola, Tristan's Ascension (The Sound of a Mountain Under a Waterfall) en Fire Woman. After The Holy Family by Rembrandt (2011), Andy Warhol's The Last Supper (pink) (2012), and Francis Bacon's triptych In Memory of George Dyer (2014), the series continues with a highly contemporary, spiritual exhibition.
Bill Viola made the two installations in 2005, for a version of Richard Wagner's opera Tristan und Isolde, on which he collaborated with director Peter Sellars and conductor Esa Pekka Salonen. The opera tells the tragic love story of two people who were destined for each other but could not be together. Viola created video installations of images from the opera.
Beurs van Berlage
Van Gogh, The Ultimate Collection
Until 29 March, 2015
TVan Gogh, The Ultimate Collection displays the 200 most important works of Vincent van Gogh. All these works are re-created. In addition, the exhibition includes seven unique 3D animations. This three-dimensional exploration reveals the movement, composition and hidden details in his paintings. You'll see his works in a new and different way as well and will get a glimpse into the artistic mind of Vincent van Gogh. With his expressive brushwork and masterful command of colour, Vincent van Gogh ushered in a new approach to art.
Van Gogh painted his masterpieces over a period of ten years. Throughout this exhibition you'll see that many of the works are interconnected and, as a result, you'll enjoy the rare experience of viewing them in one collection. This is the first time the most important art works are being presented in such an exhibition: life-size and re-created "Re" means both "once more" and to "return to a previous state"; the "re-create" process achieves both. "Re-create" is the process of creating artwork again, with the new artwork appearing just as the original would have done when it was first painted. The colour and detail that has been lost in the passing of time are restored, thanks to cutting-edge digital imaging technology. A "Re-created" painting may become more of an original, or closer to the original, than the "real" thing.* Van Gogh, The Ultimate Collection is an exciting and innovative exhibition bringing you the work of Van Gogh as he himself envisioned it. You will experience the work of Van Gogh as never before.
Dates & Hours
Van Gogh, The Ultimate Collection opens daily from 11 a.m. till 5.30 p.m. (admission until 5 p.m.) in the Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam until 29 March.


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Given the findings of previous research and the theoretical framework of loblolly pine genetic improvement, we proposed several hypotheses. Our first hypothesis was that uniformity in growth and physiology would increase as genetic homogeneity increased. Our second hypothesis was that genotype differences in leaf-level physiological process rates over time would be correlated with productivity differences. Our third hypothesis was that genotype productivity would be associated with differences in growth efficiency and biomass partitioning, and genotypes with greater specific hydraulic conductivity (k s), canopy conductance (Gs), and transpiration (E), would be less sensitive to changes in vapor pressure deficit (D), and more susceptible to cavitation. Our fourth hypothesis was that productivity and foliar concentrations of carbon-based secondary compounds (CBSC; total phenolics, proanthocyanidins (PA), starch and soluble sugars) would be negatively related. To test our hypotheses, we measured productivity, physiological traits, biomass partitioning and production, and concentrations of CBSC in nine loblolly pine genotypes (3 clones, 3 full-sib families, and 3 open-pollinated (half-sib) families) growing under field conditions.
Our results suggested that uniformity in growth and physiology within less genetically diverse genotypes was not greater than within more genetically diverse genotypes growing in an operational plantation setting. More productive genotypes had more rapid rates of height and diameter growth between May and August, produced longer stem growth flushes and more biomass at the stand-level, and tended to have higher Asat and WUEi. Also, genotypes with higher maximum rates of specific conductivity had lower stomatal sensitivity (--dGs/dlnD ) during the spring, and genotypes that reached the full embolism point at a lower pressure potential and had a more rapid loss of conductivity tended to have higher reference canopy conductance (G s-ref or Gs at D = 1 kPa) in the spring. Finally, concentrations of CBSC were affected by both site and genotype, and the relationship between productivity and concentrations of CBSC was also dependent upon site and genotype. Our results showed that higher productivity clones exhibited less variation in allocation to CBSC across sites while low productivity clones exhibited greater variability in allocation to CBSC across sites. Therefore, genetic differences in C allocation relative to tree growth may impact stand-level defense against disease and insect infestation, carbon and nutrient cycling.
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FAQ: Exam 1Z0-007 Retirement
By Brandye Barrington-Oracle on Jul 25, 2013
Q) I passed exam 1Z0-007. If I do not complete my certification path before the exam retires on July 31, 2013, will I have to take another SQL exam?
Q) I passed exam 1Z0-007. If I do not complete my certification path before the exam retires on July 31, 2013, will I have to take another SQL exam?
how much is 1z0-007 online exam?how do i find the closest exam center near me?
Posted by guest on October 03, 2013 at 08:21 AM PDT #
This exam is retired, so it is not available online. You can go to certification.oracle.com to see what exams and certifications are available. You can go to pearsonvue.com/oracle/locate to see what test centers are near you.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on October 09, 2013 at 12:44 PM PDT #
Is there an equivalent of 1Z0-007 exam that is available presently as the former has been retired?
Posted by guest on October 15, 2013 at 11:26 PM PDT #
The exams 1Z0-047, 1Z0-051 and 1Z0-061 are interchangeable with the 007 exam.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on October 17, 2013 at 02:08 PM PDT #
I've finished 1z0-007 in 2006, can it be considered for Oracle 11g OCA instead of exam 1z0-051? because till few months back, it has clearly been mentioned in Oracle certification Path webpage, that 1z0-007 can be considered for 1z0-051. But now, I couldn't see it. It has been removed and statement has been updated with following:
"Exams 1Z0-061: or 1Z0-047 will also fulfill this exam (1z0-051) requirement."
Link: http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=458&get_params=p_track_id:Datab11g
Posted by guest on December 15, 2013 at 01:45 AM PST #
Hi Jayachandra,
The 007 exam will still fulfill the SQL exam requirement. You do not need to take 051 or 061 if you have already passed 007.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on December 16, 2013 at 11:33 AM PST #
I had cleared izo-007 exam in july 2011 now i want to complete the certification oca which exam can i take to complete it.
Posted by guest on January 07, 2014 at 10:19 PM PST #
Well, it depends on which certification you are pursuing. This exam can lead to 10g, 11g or 12c DBA certification or to the PL/SQL Developer OCA. You can get more information on specific certification requirements on our website at certification.oracle.com. Good luck on your certification path!
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on January 10, 2014 at 10:07 AM PST #
I want to start with the oracle certification. I completed my graduation in 2013 and now I am working in a software company. I look forward to becoming a DBA. So from which certification I can start with. Please guide me with the above as I could not get the ans to my question on your site.
Thank you
Posted by guest on January 21, 2014 at 12:52 AM PST #
If you are interested in a DBA certification, you should start with 11g http://bit.ly/Kx7iac or 12c http://bit.ly/175HVQN OCA.
12c is the latest version of certification. However, 12c is still fairly new, so you may find that many of the jobs available are still in 11g. This is something you should research. You can get more information on our Certification Forum http://bit.ly/Lt5vhm.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by guest on January 21, 2014 at 02:12 PM PST #
I have oracle11g oca .What is the best route for me to become oracle 12c ocp.
I've finished 1z0-007 , can it be considered for Oracle 11g OCA instead of exam 1z0-061?
can 1Z0-059
Oracle Database 11g DBA OCP Hands-on Course fulfill the requirement for Oracle 12c DBA OCP Hands-on Course
Posted by guest on January 28, 2014 at 08:55 AM PST #
The 007 exam can take the place of 061 for 12c DBA OCA. Alternatively you could complete the 11g DBA OCP path and then upgrade to 12c DBA OCP. One of the deciding factors could be training. If you've already completed 11g training, you should complete the 11g DBA OCP path and then upgrade to 12c because your 11g training will not fulfill the training requirement for 12c.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on January 28, 2014 at 02:12 PM PST #
HI guys
i purchased 1z0-007 last year feb-2013.my valididty date is going to end at 28-feb-2014,but they announced Exam 1Z0-007 Retirement at July-2013
now wether can i write exam or no need >...
Is it possible that i can get my money back ,
Posted by guest on February 17, 2014 at 04:10 AM PST #
Hi Sriramachandran,
Do you mean that you purchased a voucher for exam 007 last year? I'm not sure how you could have actually purchased the exam and still have it be valid a year later.
If you purchased the voucher, it will be usable for another non-proctored exam (1Z0-051 or 1Z0-061).
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on February 19, 2014 at 01:10 PM PST #
i have done 1z0-007 exam 4 year ago.I want to download certificate again.
Please tell me how can i download it.
Posted by guest on March 26, 2014 at 03:08 AM PDT #
If you need the score report for your 007 exam, you can access it at certview.oracle.com. If you passed 007 and no other exams, you will not have a formal certificate yet because a certification will be granted only after passing another exam.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on March 26, 2014 at 12:11 PM PDT #
I completed classroom training for oracle 9i sql and cleared 9i database OCP in 2004, Can I upgarde to 11g OCP directly or need to attend any classroom training?
Posted by Mamatha on March 31, 2014 at 11:31 PM PDT #
If you have a 9i DBA OCP certification, you can upgrade directly to 11g DBA OCP with no additional training. You could also upgrade directly to 12c with a single exam and no additional training with exam 1Z0-060.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on April 03, 2014 at 12:38 PM PDT #
I have lost my result card of iz0-007 that i have cleared in 2009. But still my candidate receipt is there with me which includes TESTING ID and such information. Could you please suggest me that how could i get my result card.
Posted by Navneet Gill on April 11, 2014 at 12:05 AM PDT #
Hi, i am oracle forms developer certified P. i passed my 007(SQL) in 2007, Is this exam valid in place of (1Z0-051 or 1Z0-061), for oracle 12c OCP certification.
Posted by guest on April 15, 2014 at 09:55 PM PDT #
Hi, i am oracle forms developer certified P. i passed my 007(SQL) in 2007, Is this exam valid in place of (1Z0-051 or 1Z0-061), for oracle 12c OCP certification.
Posted by rasheed nasir on April 15, 2014 at 09:57 PM PDT #
It is not likely that you'll be able to receive the score report. I believe that if you took the exam in 2009, you took it at a Prometric testing center. We no longer have access to these score reports. However, the record of you having passed that exam is in CertView (certview.oracle.com). You will need to create a Pearson VUE web account at pearsonvue.com/oracle and then authenticate your CertView account using the email address and Oracle Testing ID from your Pearson VUE account. When creating your Pearson VUE account, you will need to enter the Oracle Testing ID that you have. If, for any reason, Pearson VUE assigns you a new testing ID, you will need to contact them to have the new ID and your old ID merged BEFORE you authenticate your CertView account. The best way to ensure that the account is created correctly is to call PV and create your account with the assistance of their customer support team - pearsonvue.com/oracle/contact.
Yes, your exam results are still valid. If you are pursuing an Oracle Database OCA certification, you will only need to take one exam. You do not need to take another SQL exam.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on April 16, 2014 at 11:28 AM PDT #
I want to start with the oracle certification. I completed my graduation in 2004 and now I am working in a software company. I look forward to start working on BI tools and reporting.I have not done any oracle certification till now. So from which certification I can start with. Please guide me with the above as I could not get the ans to my question on your site.
Posted by guest on June 02, 2014 at 05:40 AM PDT #
The best thing to do is go to our website at certification.oracle.com and click on the 'View All Certifications' link. This will take you to a page where you can see all the certifications that are available. From there, you can see what certifications you might be interested in.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on June 06, 2014 at 02:16 PM PDT #
I took Oracle 9i SQL 1Z0-007 exam on 7 April 2006 but I do not have access to the score report or certificate. The email address I used to register has now been closed as I registered through my previous employer email account which closed when I resigned. Is there a way to retrieve the score card or certificate from Oracle records?
Thank you for your assistance.
Posted by Vivek on June 12, 2014 at 12:19 PM PDT #
Hi Vivek,
I think I answered this question for you through another format. If not, please let me know.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on June 13, 2014 at 08:25 AM PDT #
Yes Brandye. Thank you.
Posted by guest on June 17, 2014 at 12:18 AM PDT #
I have given 1z0-007 on 9th Feb,2008. My Prometric testing ID for this exam is SR3235628. After that I have appeared 1z0-851 on 28th Feb, 2012. The Oracle testing ID for this is OC1124296. Now I am planning to appear the 1z0-144 exam in this month.
Please suggest which PeasonVue account is valid for me. Do I need to merge both the account?
Thanks in advance
Posted by nalinakshee on August 11, 2014 at 03:26 AM PDT #
Hi Brandye,
Is it allowed to appear directly for 1Z0-147 (Program with PL/SQL) without first appearing for 1Z0-047 (SQL)?
This will be the first time I will appear for any Oracle certification. I understand that my certification will not be complete until I appear for both 1Z0-047 and 147. But does the sequence matter? Will I get my certification in case I decide to appear for 1Z0-047 later on after passing 1Z0-147 first?
Posted by Vishu on August 13, 2014 at 10:36 PM PDT #
You should contact Pearson VUE and request for them to merge the IDs so that all your exam records are under one account. www.pearsonvue.com/oracle/idmerge.
It does not matter in which order you take the exams. You can take either exam first and you will be granted the certification and receive the certificate once you have passed both.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on August 20, 2014 at 11:46 AM PDT #
Hello Brandye,
I'm a 10g OCA DBA and I'd like to "upgrade" my certification to OCA 12c, but I reached my certificate passing the 1Z0-007 test, and although you mention it can be valid for the 12c OCA, it does not appear in the certification path (https://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=653&get_params=p_id:249#tabs-2)
Right now is it still valid? or definitely I have to take the 1Z0-061?
Posted by guest on September 09, 2014 at 05:59 AM PDT #
You can take the 062 exam to obtain the 12c DBA OCA certification. The 007 exam will fulfill the SQL exam requirement. Alternatively, you can upgrade from 10g DBA OCA to 12c DBA OCP by passing the exam 067 and completing a training requirement. You can get more details on our website http://education.oracle.com/pls/web_prod-plq-dad/db_pages.getpage?page_id=765.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on September 16, 2014 at 11:49 AM PDT #
Hello Brandye,
I completed OCA-PLSQL at 2009 by clearing two exam IZO-007 and IZO-147.
Now I keep interest to complete OCA at DB end. So what exam I should take. I am confused since I came to know that 9i is already obsolete.
Please help on this.
Posted by Indrajit on November 20, 2014 at 02:02 AM PST #
You can pursue the 12c DBA OCA certification by passing exam 1Z0-061. You need to be sure that you register for your exam using the same Oracle Testing ID (Prometric ID) you used when registering for your earlier exams.
When you create your Pearson VUE web account, if they email you a new Oracle Testing ID, please contact them immediately to request the IDs be merged.
The 007 exam combined with the 061 exam will result in OCA certification.
Good luck!
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on November 21, 2014 at 02:09 PM PST #
I have completed 1z0-047 & 1z0-042 exams(10g OCA)
I'm planning for OCA 11g certification,could anyone please confirm whether I need to prepare for both 1z0-051 & 1z0-052 or only 1z0-052 is enough to complete 11g OCA certification?
Please confirm ASAP..
Thank you..
Posted by RAJALAKSHMI on December 09, 2014 at 09:54 PM PST #
You can go ahead and take exam 052 to earn the 11g OCA certification. You do not need to take another SQL exam.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on December 10, 2014 at 12:05 PM PST #
Hi Brandye,
I cleared 1z0-007 exam in 2011 and 1z0-144 exam in 2014.
Will this be considered for OCA? Is there any exam that I should appear to get certified OCA if this cannot be considered?
Please suggest asap.
Veena Sanjeev
Posted by Veena on December 17, 2014 at 12:26 AM PST #
With exams 007 and 144, you should have earned the PL/SQL OCA certification. You should be sure that the exams were taken using the same Oracle Testing ID. Go to certview.oracle.com and you will be able to sign in and view your certification and exam history to see if the certification was granted.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on December 18, 2014 at 10:25 AM PST #
Hi Mr.Brandye
I've Completed my 1Z0-007 in the year 2007 and No other exams were taken.My old prometric id is like PRxxxxx and now i've registered and logged into Pearson VUE,where new testing id like OCxxxxx is being assigned.While check with "Exam History",the message shows as "You have not previously taken any exams with Pearson VUE".Is it means to start exams from 1Z0-007...?.
Else Is it possible to go head with 10g Admin-1 &2 to get 10g OCP.Then i would like to go for 11g OCA & OCP.Please clarify.
Posted by guest on December 20, 2014 at 06:08 PM PST #
You need to have your old account merged with your new account. You should contact Oracle Certification Support http://bit.ly/YpaA7i for assistance with your old Prometric ID.
Then you will need to request Pearson VUE to merge the two IDs www.pearsonvue.com/oracle/idmerge.
Once the IDs are merged, all of your prior exams and certs should show up in your new account in CertView.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on December 23, 2014 at 01:02 PM PST #
I have completed oca10g on 2011. Now I want to upgrade from oca10g to ocp11g.
So it is possible upgrade to ocp11g please confirm . Is hands on course need to submit for 11g OCP upgrade exam ?
Posted by guest on March 14, 2015 at 12:26 AM PDT #
Yes, you can upgrade from 10g DBA OCA to 11g DBA OCP by following the path below:
- Complete relevant 11g training
- Pass exam 1Z0-034
You can get more information on our website here http://bit.ly/1vx9nJl.
Brandye Barrington
Posted by Brandye Barrington on March 16, 2015 at 12:41 PM PDT #
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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | sleeps 5
|Key Info
A very nice duplex apartment with 2 bedrooms and wonderful sea view:
It has 3 levels:
1rs: sitting-room, kitchen, bathroom with bath and shower, terrace-balcony -(10m2),
2nd: 1 Family bedroom, 1 twin bedrom, 1 family bathroom with bath, shower and bidet
3rs: Roof terrace (25m2) with wonderful sea view and BBQ
It is in a peaceful urbanization, with roman-like style, first line of beach, marvellous views of beach and mediterranean sea. t is in La Mata beach, this beach belongs to Torrelamata (Torrevieja, Costa Blanca, Alicante). The beaches of La Mata are the most beautiful in the Alicante province. The apartment is close to Natural Park with dunes and salt lake (The Salinas de La Mata).
In this town there is a very important U.K. and german people colonie.
There is 1 minute walking to the beaches. The apartment has easy access to all amenities (around 300m from the apartment), including the local market every Wednesday, for bargain hunting, shops, bar, pub, bank, etc...and many excellent restaurants for eating out.
|Sleeps up to 5, 2 bedrooms
|Nearest beach
|La Mata
|Car not necessary
|Nearest Amenities
|300 m
|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: Alicante 20 km, Nearest railway: Alicante 20 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility
|Pets welcome, Yes, smoking allowed
Features and Facilities
|Sea view
|Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Children's pool
|TV, Video player, Satellite TV
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron
|Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|2 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms of which 2 Family bathrooms and 2 Shower rooms, Solarium or roof terrace
|1 Sofa beds, Double beds (1), Single beds (2), Dining seats for 6
|Linen provided, Towels provided
|Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony or terrace, Shared garden, BBQ
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-2 bedrooms,
-2 baths (toilet, bidet, washbasin, bath -, bathroom cabinet with electrical point and spotlights,
-Full kitchen (microwave, oven, fridge, washing machine, kettle, toaster, cooking utensils, iron and ironing board, crockery, cutlery, glassware, etc. included)
-Spanish TV, English TV
-Sunroof, (patio table and chairs, BBQ)
-Fan, gas fire and electricity, electricity for cooking/water heater.
|Further details outdoors
The place is ideal to fishing, swimming also swimming pool in the urbanization, sailoring, play golf (Torrevieja-golf resort), play water sports, walking, cycling
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First line of beach, marvellous seaviews of beach and mediterranean sea
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The Valenciana region
La Mata is a village on the Costa Blanca between the towns of Guardamar del Segura and Torrevieja and is ideally located for those who want to explore the Costa Blanca coastline.
There are many sights to visit, including the island of Tabarca (frequented by scuba divers) which is accessible by ferry from Santa Pola and Torrevieja in summer, and the palm forest in Elche - the largest in Europe. The are many beaches, vineyards and the Salinas de La Mata salt lake, natural park and nature reserve.
La Mata, Torrevieja
La Mata village has all main services and shops; Weekly popular market too. The place is near important cities: Alicante, Elche, Benidorm, Murcia. The place is ideal to fishing, swimming, sailoring, play golf (Torrevieja-golf resort), walking in the beach -the apartment is closed to Natural Park with dunes and salt lake (The Salinas de La Mata, natural park and nature reserve -of which there are also views from the bedroom windows and sunroof). which is ideal for bird watching, walking and cycling. Water sports are available on the beach during the summer months and horse-riding is available locally.
There are many fine Spanish restaurants in the local village and other European tastes are also catered for by the Chinese, Italian, Basque and fast food restaurants. There are many other varieties of cuisine available a short drive or bus ride away in the nearby towns and villages. Spanish vineyards abound.
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PPA is constantly helping photographers be more successful through the benefits, education, copyright advocacy and more offered with membership! As a nonprofit photography association (and the largest!) that's what we do! PPA photographers use and make the best of their membership in many different ways. What matters is to leverage that pool of resource that PPA pushes forth for photographers. Take a look at these "Behind the Camera" videos. This series shows real photographers and how THEY are putting PPA to work for them. Consider how or how else YOU could be using PPA too.
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Data loss protection comes with most PPA memberships, head to PPA.com/MyPPA to see if you're covered. If your hard drive crashes, PPA can refer you to specialist to recover damaged or lost files and your deductible should cover you. Oh and if you're clients are threatening to sue because of data loss issues... your PPA membership covers you for that too, but that's in another piece we wrote on malpractice protection. Long story short, if you are not with PPA, consider it and... Be More Protected.
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PPA's District Competitions are in full swing and the International Photographic Competition (IPC) is on its way! Entries will be accepted in the beginning of May so make sure you have your images ready.
If you're still on the fence about entering--hop on over and give it a shot! Getting over your fear and entering competition is an incredibly rewarding experience for a photographer--especially when you have your work critiqued by one of our accomplished judges. It's one of the best ways to improve your skills and gain confidence!
If you're wondering what a critique looks like, here's an example! In this video, juror Donna Goodhale, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, explains to Kevin Floyd, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, why his image, Mister Mischief, went into the Loan collection.
Another great way to learn about photographic competition is by live streaming the district competition judging. You'll be able to view the images and hear what the judges take into consideration. The Western district judging airs live this weekend, March 26-28, from Vancouver, Washington! It's free to watch, you don't even have to be a PPA member, just head to Stream.theIPC.org and create an account (no worries, it's free and no credit cards are required!).
Ready to enter your work in a photographic competition to learn and get recognized? Entries for the International Photographic Competition open May 26.
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The Southeast District photographic competition is now open! Ring in spring by getting your images ready for the last district competition of the year. Image submissions will be accepted until April 24. Entered works will be judged May 1-3 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
PPA urges members to enter photographic competition to push themselves to be more, improving their craft and confidence in the process.
"Once photographers get over the initial fear of competition, most keep entering year after year and become better photographers in the process," said Randy McNeilly, PPA's international photographic competition committee chairman. "Even if they don't earn a merit right away, there's so much they can learn. Plus, it's a huge confidence boost, not only for the photographer, but also the client who commissions their work--especially once they start to win awards."
At the district level, images either earn a "merit" or "does not merit" score. Merit images are sealed and move on to the International Photographic Competition (IPC), held each August. Non-merit images may be worked on and re-entered into the IPC that same year. Critiques from a PPA judge can be ordered to give entrants personalized feedback on the reason for the score. Entrants and non-entrants alike can watch the judging live online in January.
The best of the best images will enter the prestigious Loan Collection and be on display at the International Photographic Exhibit during Imaging USA 2016 in Atlanta. They will also be in a coffee table book published by Marathon Press. For inspiration, PPA produced a video featuring 2014's Loan Collection images to show what the best look like.
PPA's District Competitions and the International Photographic Competition are open to the public. PPA photographers and non-members alike are also encouraged to attend the judging. Photographers who belong to PPA are each assigned to districts based on their studio's geographic location. For full district competition information, visit PPA.com/Competitions.
Northeast and Northcentral District Results Now Online
If you entered the Northeast or Northcentral District competition, results are now up online! Check out the list to see how you and your photography friends fared this year. And when the time comes, don't forget to re-submit to the IPC!
Watch Western District Judging LIVE This Weekend
Judging for the Western District takes place this Thursday through Saturday (March 26-28) in Vancouver, Washington. But you don't have to be there to watch! The judging will be streamed live for anyone curious, whether you're involved in the competition or not. Go to the Western District competition page for a link to the stream.
"PPA is providing these makeovers to provide photographers with real-life accounts of how to be more profitable and to give studio owners actual takeaways they can use in their own businesses," said Angela Kurkian, PPA director of education. "It's an all-encompassing approach looking at sales, marketing, workflow and finances to see if the participants are set up to realistically reach their financial goals. PPA's team of mentors will work with them individually on a monthly basis to help them reach their goals."
The Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) is one of the most prestigious designations a photographer can own, but some photographers seem to think they don't matter. Dave Goldman, a CPP liaison from North Carolina, would argue to the contrary. He's helped hundreds of photographers earn their CPP and grow to become great artists in their field. In the guest blog below, he discusses how becoming a CPP is not a hindrance to your creativity at all, but can enhance your technique in ways you didn't imagine.
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By Dave Goldman, Cr.Photog., CPP
At a recent meeting with some local portrait artists, I heard photographers say things like "using ratios are bogus because no one uses them" and "photographic certifications hold no weight with clients" and "customers do not know what they are". These photographers have even gone so far to say that technical certifications are not needed and only hinder creativity by the constraints they make you follow.
Prom season is coming up! For a photographer, prom can be a tricky setting to work in - not to mention the formality of the portraits. So how do you survive a prom photo session? Read up on these tips from theLoop! Don't wait; it's just around the corner.
1. Make sure you communicate with the coordinator often to ensure you both are on the same page. You will want to discuss backgrounds, props, times, etc. Prior to the prom, drop off advertisements for the school to distribute to the students including prepayment information, brochures, samples, etc. This will let students know of your services, pre-pay, or ask questions. Also, bring extras to the event.
2. Arrive early to allow plenty of time to set up. Odds are the venue won't have all the supplies you need like a nearby wall outlet. Bring extension cords, pens, paperclips, a stapler, change, and a secure place to store money. If you can, bring along an assistant to help process the paperwork and payments. Make sure to let your assistant know the image number for each couple, so he/she can write it on their paperwork. High school is full of awkward moments, which may make for awkward photos. If possible, bring sample photos of poses.
3. Make sure to clarify for each shot if the participating students are just friends or are a romantic couple. It's not uncommon to see a few same-sex couples come up for photos. Some of the time, they are just friends, but others may be an actual couple. If it is a same sex couple, pose them just as you would a heterosexual couple. This can be a sensitive subject, but if you're open and accepting about it, the students are much more comfortable. Considering you're a professional, it is most appropriate to keep your personal beliefs to yourself when on the job.
4. It is important to have a reasonable turnaround time. It shouldn't take more than a few weeks max to get back to photos returned to the school. Notify the school and students of your estimated turnaround time ensuring your quality work.
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A life of buffing, Bush and still,
My heart you may not capture yet
You'll never be a Smallville vet
Why do you love that alt crap rock?
But with that little soul patch gay,
Asphyxiated like Janis J.
You stirred within some sympathy
But less from Tony Todd than me.
You are a Poor Man's Ethan Hawke.
Opening credits. I saw the video for this song, "Save Me," and the lead singer of Remy Zero looks like Lex Luthor!
School bus driving along Route 5. Clark, Chloe, and Sneaky Pete are walking along next to a bunch of cows out in the sticks. Pete asks what Clark's going to do now that his parents are away. He says he'll invite a few friends over. How sophisticated. Will there be bon mots and fine wine? Will Clark get in his underwear beforehand and sing Bob Seger? Chloe sees right through it and calls bullshit. She says he's throwing a party. Clark mumbles that it'll just be the three of them, and maybe Lana. I just noticed how short Chloe is. That's a lot of snark for such a small package. Chloe asks if Lana will be there with or without her "action poseable boyfriend." Clark ignores her, as he is wont to do, and says the, ahem, party starts at 8. They get on the bus. "Remember. The key word is small," Clark intones gravely. Sure, tell that to Lex.
One big-ass party later. The Casa de Clark has been transformed into House Party 2001, minus Kid 'n Play. People are dancing to bad rock (where's the hip hop?). Chloe finds Clark amid the crowd and asks if this is his idea of a small gathering. Clark, looking like a worrywart, asks if she even recognizes half the people there. Did he pass out a flyer at school or something? Somebody drops a dish, and it crashes. Clark looks worried. We pan across the party and get a long, lingering shot of a girl's ass. I keep telling you: Somebody on this show has a big ass fetish.
Clark is sitting alone when a very sweaty Asian guy falls next to him on the seat and says, "Dude...I think I'm gonna hurl." Who even says that anymore? Are we living in the Era of Wayne's World? Clark gets panicked. He zips out of frame, Bullet-Times it to the kitchen, and as everyone else is in slow motion, he empties out a bowl of snacks. On his way back, he notices a vase falling, and tips it back up before anyone is the wiser. He zips back to his seat just as the guy is about to spew chunks. He does so, into the bowl. Best use of superpowers ever. "Thanks," the guy moans as Clark holds up a hand like he's so much cooler than throwing up. Um, Clark? You were a male model and you're allergic to every rock in town. Don't begrudge someone his vomit.


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I was trying to figure out what this had to do with Slashdot, then it hit me.
Of course. Fat Man.
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I was trying to figure out what this had to do with Slashdot, then it hit me.
Of course. Fat Man.
The problem in requiring people to kneel and get permission from government to do things IS the primary problem differentiating economically powerful, free nations from those bogged down with kickbacks required for a dozen different actions per day.
It matters not why the government block occurs (good old corruption or Jesus appearing in the sky claiming how awesome-O the regulation is), economics are hindered.
If a free society wants some regulation, it should be from agencies more responsive than this. It's taken a freaking year for them to "permit" tthis, and that reflects massive popular pressure on elected officials. Remember the mantra of Obama's regulators when they took over: "Wedon't have to care about things like this. They were fucking proud of it.
Lois on couch: Peter, it was like that time you participated in Talk Like A Pirate Day.
Cut-Away Peter: G'day, mate! I'll have some beer and backbacon, eh?
Peter on Couch, sad: I...I don't know how Icelanders talk.
Sigh. A refresher course on terminology.
This was indeed a mafia-like protection racket, but it did not subvert the democratic process. It subverted freedom. It was an example of the democratic process, which subverts freedom all the time.
I am not speaking of using it to form a more orderly society straying from anarchy. Rather, democracy's use in practice often involves setting up special favors that are the opposite of a free market.
"partly because the world has no clear process for expediting drug approvals."
The vast majority of drugs should be fast track. The number of deaths that occur with letting a drug out early (before full problems are realized) is vastly smaller than the numbers of deaths that occur because drugs are held up ten years.
The FDA is built on a mathematically false premise. But you konw, a dead guy from some drug, boy can those politicians decry "unconscionable profits".
How many are standing up to decry the ten million worldwide not saved becaise some good heart drug was delayed 6 years?
Such taxes are politically non-viable because they void the reason politicians seek power: to weild it, getting in the way or things, so they can get paid to get back out of the way, bribes legal (political donations) and illegal (kickbacks, hiring relatives, a hundred other things.)
Hell, for that matter, the US Congress is considering cleaning up the tax code by closing loopholes. Congress has done this several times in the past.
All it does is allow them to hand out the loopholes again in exchange for more "donations".
No, Libertarians piss off both the left and the right. That's how we know we are correct.
Your respective quasi-religions are laughable to us...if they weren't so dangerous to freedom.
As usual, what never enters into the conversation, or your mind, is the simple observation that there never is a "fair tax". No, not for the reasons your memetic programming is giving you an itchy typing finger at the moment.
Rather, pay their fair share" is a sliding goalpoast meme used to justify ever greater spending as the years and decades drag on.
You could set their "fair share", and some years from now another politician, coveteous of power bought by lavishing bread and circuses, will re-introduce it as argument to increase taxes yet again.
Your soiled underpants are showing, dude.
Nah, he spelt it right. But it's not really an upgrade to Windows, but to the NSA backdoors built into Windows via the NSA PPP(tm) Panopticon Partnership Program.
That would probably be the fastest way to shut down this idiotic legal threat -- "This is a breeding competition, not a cloning competition. That set of genes in a horse won in the past. Congratulations, good job, breeder! Let's see what the next generation product of these breeders yields.
"We just assumed a base historical background fact, no need to define it further because it's so obvious, of breeding horses as given, and no more foresaw cloning than a Star Trek teleporter creating a duplicate that someone might want to enter."
They are loaded with the "blood" of various champion animals through recorded provenance. They just don't want to allow clones into the competition, or for people to claim they are selling the genes of a horse which won, which didn't.
It's a breeding competition, not a cloning competition.
No, but I'm fine with them listening in to public microphones people voluntarily step up to and yabber into.
You'll be ok as long as you don't name it the Mycroft 3000.
Strike that. Please name it the Mycroft 3000.
Well, you can't wait for people to actually be harmed because at that point it's a rat race to sign them up, and your law firm probably won't win.
No, by preemptively suing for damages because you are so scared you might be hacked, they are playas!
Rats hoisted by their own profiling petard.
Microsoft issued a statement, "Oops."
In a completely unrelated story, federal government threats of anti-trust prosecutions of Microsoft are at an all-time low.
With your bare hands?!?