text:
Search Result
Search Tags: critical infrastructure providers
White House cyber framework focuses on flexibility, risk for critical infrastructure providers
NIST led the year-long effort to develop the Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity. Agencies now must review regulations to ensure alignment with the framework. DHS also launches a new voluntary program that will offer access to a variety of federal resources to help companies improve cybersecurity.
Tags: technology , NIST , DHS , Michael Daniel , White House , U.S. Chamber of Commerce , cybersecurity , Energy , Daniel Poneman , Jason Miller
Wednesday - 02/12/2014, 04:15pm EST


text:
What changes can the current players of Star Trek Online expect when the game goes Free to Play?
Our goal is that existing subscribers shouldn't notice any big changes to the way their game has been since launch. There will certainly be more players and we have set aside time to make improvements to the game, but for the most part, it should feel like the same Star Trek game they know and love. In other words, it's very important for us that we do not devalue their subscriptions.
Some of the improvements players can expect include a mission journal upgrade, a new event calendar, and an improved instanced mission team finder tool. We will also be adding new tooltips, updating our tutorial and smoothing out some of the rough spots in level progression. All of this is aimed at making the game more accessible and helping new players learn the finer complexities of STO.
In regards to our in-game store (the C-store), we also plan to adjust prices and in some cases make some items that were previously micro-transactions available through other means in-game. For example, several species such as the Ferengi, Pakleds, Tellarites and Rigelians will now be free. Any previous purchases will still stay with your account.
Are there new events planned for the game when the switch is made, how can players take part?
Part of the mission journal overhaul involves adding a new event calendar which will highlight the daily events we are adding to the game as well as a monthly calendar that shows you when the next Feature Episode Series or QXP Weekend is coming. Events are something I've enjoyed in other games, especially those in Perfect World's titles.
While most of our events will be new repeatable missions, we also plan to put in new random and timed events. Similar to our recent release of the Borg "Red Alerts!", we plan to introduce a new zone where the Borg are invading a planet surface. When the event is active, players will be able to help fight back the invasion and complete multiple solo or teamed objectives in the zone.
How will the Free to Play model work in the game, will there be ways to purchase ships or technology?
We strongly believe that there should be no barriers to content in a free-to-play game. You will be able to play through the entire Star Trek Online experience without spending any money. While free players will have fewer starting inventory and character slots, there will be little to no changes to the current game experience. Players will still be able to earn ships or craft items in-game. We will still sell premium costumes and ship variants, but those are purely optional to players and will not prevent anyone from reaching max level.
Will there be changes coming to the faction system giving players more options in the new model?
At F2P launch players will be able to start a career as a Federation Captain. Once they achieve level 25 as a Federation Captain, they will unlock the ability to create a Klingon Character. We recognize that the Klingon faction currently has fewer episode missions than the Federation. To help with mission progression, Klingon characters will now start at Commander level so that there is a solid PVE progression path to hit max level.
In terms of new options for the factions, there will be new ships and events that are unique to the different factions.
When can players expect the changes to take place?
While we haven't announced the F2P launch date yet, we do plan on starting up our F2P beta in the near future and players will be able to begin checking out some of the new journal and event features. So stay tuned for that announcement!
How does this decision impact the development of the game does it give the team more freedom?
The decision to go free-to-play is in some ways liberating and in other ways daunting. Since we do not plan to limit content in any way, the team will be able to focus on Feature Episodes, new PVP maps, and additional end-game mission content. In order to increase our release and production schedule, the team has been hiring up and our team size is increasing in order to ensure that there are plenty of new items as well as new missions. Ultimately, we also plan to begin focusing on what our first big post-F2P expansion may be.
What makes F2P daunting is all the work we've had to do to the game in order to support the influx of new players. We've had to evaluate our game and recognize that ground combat wasn't as fun as it should be. We had to spend time to improve it before we could launch F2P. The last several months have been grueling on the team as we go back and adjust things that will improve the game.
Will this model give more optins to Klingon players?
What this model does is help move the Klingon players closer to being on par with the Federation. It means more ships, more costumes, more content that they can play. By increasing their starting level, it also means improving their leveling progression and ensuring there is a good PVE experience for Klingon players who do not want to PVP.
With this change on the horizon what are you excited to tell players about the new approach to Star Trek Online?
Going F2P is going to be a big win for Star Trek Online players because it is going to bring in more people to the game who may have been holding off due to the mandatory subscription or retail key requirement. The game will be just as good and if not better than it has been recently. If players haven't played since the game launched, they will be pleasantly surprised to see all the work that has been done over the last Four Seasons. I'm excited that everyone will have the opportunity to log in and check out what we've been doing in the game. It is going to be a lot of fun!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Sort by:
I really don't know what to think about this one. The song's been like haunting me for weeks now. A… Tags: stewart, kristen libenet Mar 8, 2010 110 views
SONG: "Crystalised", by The XX You've applied the pressure to have me crystalised And you've got t… Tags: robert, details Alison Genet Mar 6, 2010 136 views
Last Part of Robsten Trilogy. To my dearest Shaui, Khou and Sunny who believed in it through it all… Tags: stewart, kristen libenet Mar 2, 2010 136 views
Second Part of the Robsten Love's Trilogy. It's about Rob's POV this time :) A lot of ppl are askin… Tags: stewart, kristen libenet Feb 22, 2010 693 views
First part of a Trilogy dedicated to Robsten Love. This is for my Robstenation loveliest Ladies...… Tags: stewart, kristen libenet Feb 16, 2010 776 views
Watch in HD. My new Rob video. Hope you will like it. Please comment and rate. Music: Florida feat.… Tags: right, round Denise Feb 8, 2010 44 views
Watch in HD. Hi, my first Robsten video. Hope you will like it, please comment and rate.Music: 3oh!… Tags: don't, truest Denise Feb 8, 2010 40 views
Tags: pattinson, robert anna cullen Feb 1, 2010 38 views
After "Romantic Robsten", "Annoying Robsten", "Christmas Robsten", "Funny Robsten" and "Robsten Acc… Tags: stewart, kristen libenet Jan 20, 2010 114 views
made by smb2323 Tags: kristen, robert jules smith Jan 12, 2010 43 views
While Bella is 'at the dog park' (the reservation) Edward composes music and reflects on the past m… Tags: taylor, black VICKY Jan 8, 2010 116 views
This song always reminds me of Rob Pattinson so I thought I would put some of his picuters with it.… Tags: rpattz, flynn Becca L Jan 4, 2010 41 views
made by luciijb love the song Tags: kristen, robert jules smith Dec 25, 2009 60 views
German TV program "Prominent" on VOX showed a segment about Robert Pattinson Tags: prominent, germany Ela Dec 18, 2009 58 views
This is a Xmas and New Year gift to my all times fav couple. It's dedicated to my most adorable rob… Tags: kristen, robert libenet Dec 9, 2009 356 views
Watch in HD. My new Twilight video. Hope you will like it. Please comment and rate. Music: Barcelon… Tags: barcelona, stewart Denise Dec 6, 2009 102 views
Another Robsten vid. Just can't get enough of them :))) I miss them, so I tried to have fun by maki… Tags: kristen, robert libenet Dec 3, 2009 114 views
Hi, my new video about Rob Pattinson one of the most sexiest men alive. I love him, hope you will l… Tags: rob, pattinson Denise Nov 27, 2009 84 views
Watch in HD. Hi my new Edward/Bell video from New moon. OMG I can't wait to see the movie. Hope you… Tags: robert, pattinson Denise Nov 12, 2009 71 views
© 2015


text:
First Name: | Senga |
Surname: | Briggs |
Telephone: | +44 (0)1224 263832 |
Email: | firstname.lastname@example.com |
Role and Responsiblities
Senga Briggs is a lecturer in the Management department and teaches at all levels including undergraduate, postgraduate and on several MBA programmes. Her main areas of expertise are in quality management and project management with special interests in service quality, customer service and online learning.
Her current research project is in the area of student choice. This is an on-going project which has the long term aim of developing an Indicator of Choice at undergraduate level for use by Scottish universities. Academic papers, in this area, are currently being prepared and follow up work is ongoing with Scottish universities.


text:
Search Result
Search Tags: F-22 Raptor
Cary Russell, Director of Defense Capabilities, GAO
The F-22 Raptor made its combat debut against the Islamic State in Syria this week. The F-22 project cost about $70 billion over a decade. The Pentagon expects the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to be combat-ready in four years, and it's already the most expensive weapon system in Defense Department history. Cary Russell, director of Defense Capabilities and Management Issues at the Government Accountability Office, estimates the cost of running the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. He told In Depth with Francis Rose after DoD activates the F-35 for combat, the cost could reach about $1 trillion.
Tags: DoD , In Depth , Francis Rose , Cary Russell , GAO , Pentagon Solutions , F-35 Joint Strike Fighter , Pentagon
Oxygen problem in F-22 Raptor remains a mystery
An Air Force advisory panel says it still can't explain what caused blackouts and dizziness among pilots flying its supersonic F-22 Raptor.
Tags: DoD , Air Force , Industry , acquisition ,
End of the production line for F-22
Gen. John Jumper, the former Air Force chief of staff, joined In Depth with Francis Rose to discuss the past, present and future of the aerial inventory on the heels of the announcement that the F-22 order is now complete.
Tags: Francis Rose , Industry , DoD , Air Force , F-22 , In Depth , John Jumper ,
F-22 Dogfight Update
Tags: security , Contracting , Northrop Grumman , Lockheed Martin , Barry Watts , Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Air Force OKs F-22 Raptor fighter jets
The aircraft has been grounded since May because of reports of a bad oxygen system.
Tags: DoD Report , Air Force , In Depth , DoD Buzz
Air Force grounds F-22s
The stand-down order was made Tuesday but is just now becoming public. It's unclear how long the stand down will last.
Tags: Federal Drive , DoD Report , USAF , Contracting
Testing the veto threat
Tags: Contracting , John Donnelly , CQ Politics


text:
Video Description:
A young TV reporter and her cameraman cover the night shift at the local fire station. Receiving a call from an old lady trapped in her house, they reach her building to hear horrifying screams - which begins a long nightmare and a uniquely dramatic TV report.
Read More
Crackle Recommends


text:
International Trailer For 'The Watch' – Starring Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill & Richard Ayoade
This new international trailer has landed online for Akiva Schaffer's (Lonely Island member, 'Hot Rod' director) upcoming sci-fi comedy 'The Watch.' Formerly titled 'Neighborhood Watch,' the film stars Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill, and Richard Ayoade as a group of suburban dads who form a neighborhood watch group to get time away from their families, only to end up stumbling upon an alien plot to destroy the world. Scheduled for cinemas July 27th in the US and August 22nd in the UK, 'The Watch' co-stars Billy Crudup, Will Forte, Nicholas Braun, Rosemarie DeWitt, Joe Nunez, Patricia French and Erin Moriarty.
An outrageous comedy in which four everyday suburban guys (played by Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade) come together to form a neighborhood watch group, but only as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice but to save their neighborhood — and the world — from total extermination.
This entry was posted by admin on June 20, 2012 at 4:32 pm, and is filed under Film, Videos and Trailers. Follow any responses to this post through RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback from your own site. |


text: IMAX Corporation and Twentieth Century Fox today announced that Prometheus, director Ridley Scott's return to the Alien universe, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX 3D format and released in IMAX digital and film theatres domestically and in a select number of IMAX theatres internationally, starting June 8, 2012. Sir Ridley directs and produces the film, which is written by Jon Spaihts and Damon Lindelof. Prometheus: An IMAX 3D Experience features a stellar international cast that includes Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green and Charlize Theron. "Ridley Scott is one of the best storytellers of our time, whose groundbreaking films Alien and Blade Runner changed the landscape of the science-fiction genre," said Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "We're excited about Prometheus and proud to add him to the prestigious list of directors whose films have been presented in IMAX." The IMAX release of Prometheus will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX 3D Experience with proprietary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie. |


text:
Alabama Crimson Tide vs Colorado State RamsSat, September 21, 2013 - 1:00 PMBryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL |
We are sorry, the date for this event has already passed. This event took place on 9/21/2013. Click here to view upcoming events for Alabama Crimson Tide.
Still unsure? Check out our user reviews for:
Have a question? Need help? Call us at 800.477.5285
Section↑↓ | Row | Seat | Price Ea↑↓ | Quantity |


text:
Welcome to FlyTyingForum.com
FlyTyingForum.com is the largest fly tying community in the world and we hope you take a moment to register for a free account and join this amazingly friendly and helpful group of anglers. FTF has over 12,000 registered members that have made over 300,000 posts and have uploaded over 6,000 patterns to our exclusive fly pattern database!
If you are an experienced fly tier or just starting out FTF is the perfect place to call home. Click Here To Register for a Free Account
Fly Pattern Database / Browse by Topics / Browse by Material / Fly Tying Bench Database / Fly Fishing & Tying Videos / FTFCurrent(NEW!) |
Featured Products: Fly Tying Hooks / Fly Tying Scissors / Waterproof Fly Boxes |
Member Since 25 Aug 2005Offline Last Active Apr 19 2015 07:00 AM
it looks like all the warm weather here in Michigan this yera. Trout season will be over before it begins April 28th. The hen hatch has started already !!..
Updated 23 Mar · 1 comments
Community Stats
- Group Members
- Active Posts 353
- Profile Views 1,972
- Member Title Advanced Member
- Age 74 years old
- Birthday July 25, 1940
West Michigan
Life member of FFF and TU and a co founder of the Anglers of the AuSable
Contact Information
- AIM ausabledave
- MSN streamcaddis
- Website URL http://
- Yahoo dryflycaddis
- Skype streamcaddis


text:
The Pervez Musharraf government
As chief executive, Musharraf arrogated virtual total power to himself. The general cited the substantial turmoil in the country and noted that institutions had been systematically destroyed, that the economy was in a state of near collapse, and that only the most drastic measures could even begin to improve the national condition. Musharraf said Pakistan was at a critical crossroads and that the Sharif government had even planned to split and weaken the armed forces. Noting that he could not save both the country and the constitution at the same time, Musharraf chose to sacrifice the latter for the former. Nonetheless, the constitution had not been abrogated—merely held in "abeyance" until better times again allowed for its reinstatement. Careful to point out that martial law had not been imposed, he nevertheless insisted the country could not afford to perpetuate the old politics.
A Chief Executive Secretariat was hurriedly assembled in the waning days of 1999, and by mid-2000 that temporary edifice had undergone restructuring in order to give more administrative powers to the new regime. Ranking military officers assumed the most important positions in the government, and all civilian members of the secretariat had to pass scrutiny by army officers. The massive induction of serving military officers in the secretariat also was aimed at providing Musharraf with the same command and discipline structure found in the Pakistan army. The major dilemma facing Pakistan's new rulers, however, was their lack of experience in civil affairs. Moreover, on-the-job training in the day-to-day life of the country quickly caused strains within the services.
Nawaz Sharif was arrested, charged and tried for high crimes, and, after being found guilty, sentenced to a long prison term. However, under international pressure he subsequently was released and sent into exile (Saudi Arabia), with the understanding that he would remain out of the country for 10 years.
The actions of Pakistan's generals were coldly received by many in the outside world. Washington was quick to criticize the coup leaders, and Clinton signaled his disfavour by altering his March 2000 South Asian itinerary so as to spend only a few hours in Pakistan while stopping in India and Bangladesh for longer visits. However, the strain in U.S.-Pakistan relations was caused by a wide array of issues: Pakistan's sustained political instability, its repeated failure at constructing civil society, the impediments to a resolution of the Kashmir question, and—most significantly—what seemed to be the country's nuclear arms race with India.
As was the case in previous military governments, Musharraf's announced intent was to return Pakistan to civilian rule as soon as feasible. The chief executive's plan to achieve this goal was similar in certain aspects to that put forward by Ayub Khan a generation earlier. Civilian rule had fragmented, and a return to full civilian control would first require the establishment of local democracy—hearkening back to Ayub Khan's "basic democracies"—a system devoid of competitive political parties. However, like the generals before him, Musharraf chose in June 2001 to consolidate his power by forcing the retirement of President Rafique Tarar, dispensing with the title of chief executive, and making himself president. The general also effectively became head of government, since the position of prime minister had been vacant since Sharif's ouster.
In July, as president, Musharraf traveled to Agra, India, where he met with Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to discuss regional security and, importantly, the status of Kashmir. No real progress was made, but the meeting set the stage for subsequent summit meetings between Musharraf and his Indian counterparts. The president appeared to be slipping into a role that promised a period of reflection on how to reconstruct the country's domestic and foreign policy, but that all was changed within two months by the new reality created by the September 11 attacks on the United States.
Following Pakistan's humiliating defeat in (and loss of) East Pakistan and Zia ul-Huq's subsequent emphasis on Islamization, the Pakistani army increasingly had been inclined to define its purpose in spiritual terms. Musharraf, long a key planner in Pakistan's military hierarchy, was linked to these trends. Initially, this constituted recruiting Islamist militants for clandestine operations in the Kashmir region. With the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, Pakistan—particularly the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) along the Afghan border—became a safe haven for such militants from all parts of the world. The Pakistani military's Inter-Service Intelligence Directorate (ISI) became the main conduit of the country's support of the Afghan mujahideen fighters based there in their conflict with the Soviet forces in Afghanistan. Such assistance continued following the withdrawal of Moscow's forces in the late 1980s, and the ISI was instrumental in raising the Taliban as a counterforce to the rival groups seeking control of the Afghan state at that time—the strategy being to give Pakistan a dominant role in Afghanistan as that country emerged from two decades of constant warfare.
Pakistan's political landscape changed dramatically with the events of September 11. It was quickly determined that the attacks on the United States had been staged by the Muslim militant organization al-Qaeda, which was operating out of Afghanistan near the Pakistani border with the support of the Taliban regime. Pakistan had diplomatic relations with Afghanistan, but Musharraf hesitated to put pressure on the Taliban to arrest al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. However, as al-Qaeda and the Taliban became judged a single entity, the United States demanded Pakistani assistance as it prepared to move militarily against both organizations. Musharraf chose to side with the U.S.-led coalition against the Taliban.
Musharraf's decision to join the American effort was met with outrage by Islamist conservatives in Pakistan. Thousands of pro-Taliban Pakistani volunteers crossed the border to help in the fight against U.S. troops and their coalition allies when those forces invaded and occupied Afghanistan in the fall of 2001. In the period following the September 11 attacks and the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, the population of Islamist militants boomed in the FATA, as Taliban and al-Qaeda fighters found refuge over the border in Pakistan. Many more Muslim recruits flocked to the FATA from abroad, eager to join the conflict.
Musharraf was pressured by Washington to take aggressive action against these Islamist operatives in the tribal areas, and the Pakistani military launched a major campaign to combat militants, particularly in mountainous Waziristan. However, the tribal Pashtun region historically had been off-limits to the central government, and Pakistan's military action not only challenged Pashtun tribal autonomy there, but it also affected members of the Pashtun community not involved with the militants. When government forces were met with stiff resistance, the soldiers—often paramilitary and recruited from similar tribal orders—refused to fight or fought with little enthusiasm. Musharraf dismissed a number of army officers deemed sympathetic to the Taliban, and numerous foreign jihadists (including al-Qaeda militants) were arrested by Pakistani authorities and turned over to coalition officials, but the United States continued to accuse Islamabad (and particularly Musharraf) of not doing enough to contain the terrorist threat.
In April 2002 Musharraf, seeking to formalize his position as the head of state, held and overwhelmingly won a referendum granting him an additional five years as president. The referendum also reinstated the constitution, though modified with provisions spelled out in a document called the Legal Framework Order (LFO). In addition to extending Musharraf's term, the LFO expanded the president's powers and increased the number of members of both houses of the legislature. Parliamentary elections followed in October under the limitations imposed by the LFO, and Musharraf's adopted political party, the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) (PML-Q), took more of the seats in the National Assembly than any other contending party. The party subsequently forged a coalition government headed by PML-Q leader Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali, a veteran politician and former Nawaz Sharif supporter. The opposition PPP polled next highest, but it was a coalition of religious parties known as the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) that made the most notable showing—marking the first time a Pakistani religious organization had gained a significant voice in parliament. The MMA was vehemently opposed to Musharraf's policy of confronting Islamist groups, and, after gaining a dominant political role in the North-West Frontier Province, the MMA openly questioned the army's actions in Waziristan.
Musharraf's government had been combating religious extremism at home, banning some of the more militant groups that had long been active in Pakistan and rounding up hundreds of religious activists. However, Musharraf generally had not addressed Islamist violence in Kashmir. Low-level fighting and skirmishing took place along the line of control there until late November 2003, when, unexpectedly, the Pakistani government declared a unilateral cease-fire and sought negotiations with New Delhi. The following month, two attempts were made on the president's life. Acts of political and religious violence continued to escalate, particularly those between Sunni and Shīʿite factions. Late in December the parliament ratified most provisions of the LFO as the 17th amendment to the constitution, confirming Musharraf's power to dismiss a prime minister, dissolve the National Assembly, and appoint chiefs of the armed forces and provincial governors.
In January 2004 Musharraf sought and received an unprecedented vote of confidence from a parliamentary electoral college. In August Shaukat Aziz, a former banker and minister of finance, took the premiership. Musharraf, however, clearly continued to hold the reins of power, and despite repeated promises to return the country to full civilian authority, he announced at the end of the year that the country was too fragile for him to comply with his own deadlines. This applied also to the president's refusal to step down as head of the armed forces, despite repeated demands by political opponents that he do so. On the other side of the political spectrum, Musharraf had to contend with constant attacks from the MMA, who accused him of seeking to secularize Pakistan. The country continued to be subject to increasing incidents of sectarian violence, including suicide bombings at mosques and other public places. Adding to this human-generated calamity, Pakistan suffered a devastating earthquake in October 2005 in the Kashmir region that killed tens of thousands of people and left hundreds of thousands homeless.
In early 2007 Musharraf began seeking reelection to the presidency. However, because he remained head of the military, opposition parties and then the Pakistan Supreme Court objected on constitutional grounds. In March Musharraf dismissed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry, which sparked a general strike of Pakistani lawyers and outbreaks of violent protest in various parts of the country; the Supreme Court overturned the dismissal in July, and Chaudhry was reinstated. In October an electoral college consisting of the parliament and four provincial legislatures voted to give Musharraf another five-year term, although opposition members refused to participate in the proceedings. After the Supreme Court delayed the pronouncement of this outcome (in order to review its constitutionality), Musharraf declared a state of emergency in early November. The constitution was once again suspended, members of the Supreme Court (including Chaudhry) were dismissed, and the activities of independent news media organizations were curtailed. Later in the month, the Supreme Court, reconstituted with Musharraf appointees, upheld his reelection; Musharraf subsequently resigned his military commission and was sworn into the presidency as a civilian.
In the fall of 2007 Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto—who had also been living in exile—were permitted to return to Pakistan, and each began campaigning for upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for early January 2008. At the end of December, however, Bhutto was assassinated at a political rally in Rawalpindi, an act that stunned Pakistanis and set off riots and rampages in different parts of the country. Musharraf, having only just lifted the state of emergency, had to again place the armed forces on special alert, and he was forced to postpone the election until mid-February.
The outcome of the voting was seen as a rejection of Musharraf and his rule; his PML-Q party finished a distant third behind the PPP (now led by Asif Ali Zardari, Bhutto's widower), which captured about one-third of the parliamentary seats up for election, and Sharif's party, the PML-N, with about one-fourth of the seats. In March the PPP and PML-N formed a coalition government. Yousaf Raza Gilani, a prominent member of the PPP and a former National Assembly speaker, was elected prime minister.
Disagreements emerged within the governing coalition in the months following its formation, particularly regarding the reinstatement of the Supreme Court judges Musharraf had dismissed late the previous year, and these disputes threatened to destabilize the alliance. Nevertheless, in August 2008 the coalition moved to begin impeachment charges against Musharraf, citing grave constitutional violations; on August 18, faced with the impending proceedings, Musharraf resigned.
1English may be used for official purposes. Urdu is the national (not yet official) language as of mid-2013. | |
Official name | Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
Form of government | federal republic with two legislative houses (Senate [104]; National Assembly [342]) |
Head of state | President: Mamnoon Hussain |
Head of government | Prime Minister: Nawaz Sharif |
Capital | Islamabad |
Official language | See footnote 1. |
Official religion | Islam |
Monetary unit | Pakistani rupee (PKR) |
Population | (2014 est.) 196,174,000 Expand |
Total area (sq mi) | 340,499 |
Total area (sq km) | 881,889 |
Urban-rural population | Urban: (2012) 37.4% Rural: (2012) 62.6% |
Life expectancy at birth | Male: (2012) 64.5 years Female: (2012) 68.3 years |
Literacy: percentage of population age 15 and over literate | Male: (2009–2010) 73% Female: (2009–2010) 46% |
GNI per capita (U.S.$) | (2013) 1,380 |


text:
My Lottery Players Club
Contact us
News Releases
Fast Facts
Media Center
Logos and Artwork
Reel Lottery Videos
Where the $ Goes
Where the $ Goes
County:Education Expenditures
County:Education, Retailers & Players
Elementary & Secondary Education
Higher Education
Finance Reports
Current Promotions
Winner List
Claim Prizes
Claim Prizes
If You Win a Jackpot
Winning Ticket Tips
Group Play Tips
Unclaimed Prizes
Winning Numbers
Mega Millions
$250K Triple Play
Show Me Cash
Pick 4
Pick 3
Club Keno
Prizes Paid
Lucky for Life
Check My Tickets
Mega Millions
$250K Triple Play
Show Me Cash
Pick 4
Pick 3
Club Keno
Lucky for Life
My Lottery
My Lottery Home
Points For Prizes®
Points For Drawings™
Promotion History
Enter Tickets
"Holiday Magic" Promotion
Official Promotion Rules
One entry consists of any combination of at least $10 worth of eligible Missouri Lottery Scratchers tickets in one envelope or Web submission. Each entry is eligible for one drawing.
Eligible Scratchers tickets include:
$10 - "Season's Greetings" (game 759);
$5 - "Merry Money" (game 760);
$3 - "Ho Ho Bingo" (game 761);
$2 - "Holiday Cash" (game 762); and
$1 - "Happy Holidays" (game 763).
Entries may be submitted by mail, through the Missouri Lotterys Web site or by depositing the entry at a Missouri Lottery regional office located in St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield or at headquarters in Jefferson City. Only one entry per envelope will be accepted. Players entering through Molottery.com must keep their entry, since they will be required to turn it in to claim any prize (see rule #14).
Each separate entry submitted by mail or by depositing at a Missouri Lottery office must be in an envelope no larger than 11 inches x 5 inches. Each envelope will serve as one entry.
Entries must be received at the address listed below, at Missouri Lottery headquarters in Jefferson City or any of the Missouri Lottery regional offices in St. Louis, Kansas City or Springfield by 5 p.m. on the deadline dates to be eligible for the next drawing. The Missouri Lottery is not responsible for entries received after the deadlines or entries mailed to any address other than the address listed below. Players may enter as often as they wish.
Mailing address:
"Holiday Magic"
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 104711
Jefferson City, MO 65110-4711
Entries submitted through the Missouri Lotterys Web site at www.molottery.com must be entered by 5 p.m. Central Time on the entry deadline dates. Duplicate entries will be considered null and void. Promotion entries cannot be edited after the deadline.
Only entries received by the appropriate entry deadline date (as listed below) will be eligible for that drawing. Entries received after the entry deadline date for drawings 1 and 2 will be eligible for the next scheduled drawing. Entries received after the entry deadline date for drawing 3 will be deemed ineligible for that drawing and will be destroyed. AN ENTRY IS
All valid entries received at the promotional address listed in rule #5, through www.molottery.com and those received at Lottery offices by the listed entry deadline dates will be eligible for a chance to win the following prizes:
Grand Prize (5 prizes per drawing; 15 prizes total)
Trip for four to WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort in Orlando, FL (not to exceed a cost of $8,000) plus $2,000 spending cash. Winners have the option to choose the cash value of the prize ($10,000). The Missouri Lottery will pay standard federal and state withholding taxes for the grand prize based on the total prize value. The winner will be responsible for any additional applicable taxes.
First Prize (15 prizes per drawing; 45 prizes total)
$1,000 shopping spree. The Missouri Lottery will pay standard federal and state withholding taxes based on the total prize value. The winner will be responsible for any additional applicable taxes.
Second Prize (50 prizes per drawing; 150 prizes total)
$300 worth of Missouri Lottery Scratchers. Winners will be provided with a list of tickets available for this prize. State statute does not allow the Missouri Lottery to mail tickets over state lines. Therefore, out-of-state winners will receive a check for $300.
Entries that are mailed to the stated address in #5 or hand-delivered to a Lottery office that are not placed in an envelope are ineligible as indicated in #4 and will be disqualified. Players must provide their own envelope. Missouri Lottery employees will not provide envelopes for entries being deposited at the regional offices or headquarters.
The players complete name and address must be clearly provided on the back of at least one of the tickets used for entry and/or the entry envelope, or on the entry filled out at www.molottery.com, so that the owners of winning entries can be identified and contacted. Incomplete or illegible entries may be disqualified. Entries with address stamps or stickers are acceptable, but they also should have a complete name and address.
If more than one persons name appears on the tickets drawn as a winner, the first name listed will be deemed the owner of the entry. If an entry with the same player information (to include the same two names listed in the same order) is drawn again, it will be declared a duplicate and therefore, invalid.
Player signatures are not required on entries.
A player will be limited to winning only once in each drawing and limited to winning only one grand prize throughout the duration of the Holiday Magic promotion.
A prize winner who enters through www.molottery.com will be required to furnish the Missouri Lottery with the actual Scratchers tickets with the corresponding 14-digit serial numbers used to enter the promotion within 14 business days of the announcement of their entry being drawn as a winner. Prize winners may not substitute the actual tickets with a fax or photocopy of the ticket. If the winner is unable to furnish the actual ticket within the stated time limit, no prize will be awarded to that person and the next alternate will be contacted. The Missouri Lottery is not responsible for winning tickets that are lost or delayed due to placing them in the mail consideration of prize award in this case will only be given to players who can provide official receipt to confirm the winning tickets were received by the Missouri Lottery by the official deadline, such as a registered mail receipt from the United States Postal Service (USPS) along with a copy of the winning ticket(s).
The prize winner will be notified via mail of their prize after all verification has taken place and may be required to complete a promotional claim form, as well as furnish their Social Security number to the Missouri Lottery. The Missouri Lottery has the right to release prize winner information to various media sources and list winners names and pictures on www.molottery.com.
The Missouri Lottery, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if a prize cannot be awarded as described for any reason. Additional restrictions and conditions, if any, specific to a particular prize will be disclosed to winners upon prize notification.
The prizes pictured in game/promotional materials are for illustrative purposes only.
All entries remaining after each drawing will be void and ineligible for entry into any other promotion conducted by the Missouri Lottery and will be destroyed by the Missouri Lottery.
Only persons 18 years of age or older are eligible to enter. Winners may be required to furnish proof of age.
The chances of winning are dependent upon the number of entries received for each drawing.
Any additional local, state, federal or other taxes, expenses or surcharges associated with the prizes not mentioned in these rules are the responsibility of the winner.
The Missouri Lottery and its agencies are not responsible for error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operations or transmission, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to or alterations of entry materials or for technical, network, telephone equipment, electronic, computer, hardware or software malfunctions of any kind, or inaccurate transmission of or failure to receive entry, winner or other contest information by sponsors or entrants for any reason whatsoever. The Missouri Lottery is not responsible for any injury or damage to any entrant's or any other person's computer related to or resulting from playing or downloading any materials in this promotion contest or for entries that are late, misdirected or incomplete. All entries become the sole property of Missouri Lottery and will not be returned. [CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATIONS OF THE PROMOTION IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE MISSOURI LOTTERY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE PROMOTION IF IT BECOMES TECHNICALLY CORRUPTED.]
No other tickets or entries are eligible for this promotion, including non-winning Scratchers tickets from games not listed as eligible for entry, non-winning Scratchers tickets from games previously entered in another Missouri Lottery promotion, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pull-Tabs, Powerball, Lotto, Club Keno, Lucky Dough or Show Me Cash tickets, sample-void tickets, altered or stolen tickets, postcards, any canceled or returned tickets, previously cashed tickets or any likeness of an authentic ticket.
The Missouri Lottery is not responsible for any non-promotional mail inadvertently sent to the promotional address.
The Missouri Lottery is not responsible for promotional mail inadvertently sent to an address other than that listed in rule #5.
The Missouri Lottery is not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, damaged, incomplete, altered, illegible or postage-due mail. Dependant upon the combination of tickets placed in an envelope, extra postage MAY be required.
The Missouri Lottery makes no express or implied warranties of any kind with respect to the safety, appearance or performance of any prize offered.
In the event of a dispute arising out of these rules and procedures, a player's sole remedy is limited to entry into another promotional drawing or event with prizes of a similar value.
Each person entering this promotion agrees by the act of participation to be bound by these rules and procedures, statutes, administrative rules and procedures of the Missouri Lottery.
These rules may be modified at any time at the sole discretion of the Missouri Lottery.
Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions
State of Missouri
Spanish Translation


text:
Thinking about partnering with Extensis?
- Do you sell to small-to-medium size business ?
- Do you have customers who need to organize and/or manage their fonts or digital assets?
- Do Extensis products complement the solutions you currently sell?
Extensis Solutions
With over 5,000 corporate installations worldwide, Extensis is a global leader in providing software solutions that allow users to manage a database of digital files, and centralize the management of fonts/typefaces.
- Our Partner Program Levels
- Some of our customers
- Our Font Management and Digital Assets Management solutions.
Become a Preferred Extensis Partner
Simply contact a Partner Representative.
Channel Sales Contacts
For sales support and product or pricing information, contact the representative who manages the 'SHIP-TO' state for your customer:
Kevin Lamb
EMEA Channel Manager
+44 1604 654 271
Pete Jeram
North America, Latin America & Asia-Pacific
+1 301 363 8288


text:
Companies: Legend, Asses Up Productions
Jennifer Love, Veronica Sanchez, Louise Black, Laira, Zafira
Critical Rating: AAA 1/2
Genre: All-Sex
This Euro import includes some pretty wild stuff. It begins with what could be construed as a swinger's get together which turns into an orgy complete with multiple sex partners, plenty of anal and d.p., and messy party favors tossed in to make it festive. A couple of gals then retire for a one-on-one girl/girl with toys. Last is another smaller group effort with gals sharing the loads in both holes. Overall, good stuff.
Retailing: Anal-heavy, uninhibited Euro import with swingers and an orgy.


text:
See definition in
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
Saltos de línea:
deli|catePronunciación: /ˈdɛlɪkət/
Definición de delicate en inglés:
1Very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality: a delicate lace shawl
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- Your ears are connected to your nose and then to the sinuses by narrow passageways - delicate, intricate structures with a remarkable ability to recover after an infection such as a cold.
- The crinkles in the gold leaf highlight the delicate texture of lace, the mottled surface of a pine plank table, or the peeling walls.
- When at the click of a button you have the world on your screen, why bother debating the intricate and delicate fabrics our lives?
1.1(Of colour) subtle and subdued: delicate pastel shades
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- The colours are dominated by delicate pastels and powdery shades of white, sand, cream and beige.
- The brow pencil in Soft Brown is a delicate colour and blended well when it was brushed.
- The raspberry vodka is photosensitive so, in contrast to their other flavours, they bottle it in dark glass so it keeps its delicate colour.
1.2(Of food or drink) subtly and pleasantly flavoured: a delicate, sweet flavour
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- A fruity, off-dry style from the southerly Pfalz region, this comparatively delicate wine has a pleasantly spicy undertone that would work brilliantly with this dish.
- Well done toast on the nose gives way to delicate strawberry and raspberry flavours with hazelnut to finish.
- The spotted crab, known for the colorful blue streaks on its shell, as well as its sweet and delicate meat, is famous.
2Easily broken or damaged; fragile: delicate china
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- Chemicals from tobacco smoke get into your bloodstream and can damage the delicate blood vessels inside your eye.
- Mouth injuries, such as biting the inside of your lip or even brushing too hard and damaging the delicate lining inside your mouth, also seem to bring on canker sores.
- The lungs are also delicate and easily damaged if the ventilation is too aggressive.
2.1Susceptible to illness or adverse conditions: his delicate health
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- And I never did interview her because I was aware of her delicate health and I wanted to do it properly - to spend an afternoon with her.
- These are usually the more delicate plants such as Clematis viticella, which are best with an annual light prune followed by hard pruning every ten years.
- Wildlife lovers in Cheshire have drawn up plans to protect the county's animals and delicate plants from future environmental threats.
Northern English informal nesh
2.2(Of a state or condition) easily upset or affected: owls have a delicate balance with their habitat
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- I kept it from you because I didn't want to upset you in your delicate condition.
- The wonderful team of nurses cared not only for Lydia, but the delicate state of the family at this time.
- Instead, it captures the delicate state of a country at its most vulnerable.
3Requiring sensitive or careful handling: delicate negotiations
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- Well, there s land acquisition (always an issue requiring delicate handling) and the cost of paying all those consultants.
- She never really knew how to handle delicate situations requiring tact and sincere honesty.
- Our readers have suggested the best ways to handle a delicate issue such as outlandish dressing by students in colleges.
difficult, tricky, sensitive, ticklish, awkward, problematic, problematical, touchy, prickly, controversial, emotive, embarrassing
3.1Tactful and considerate: a delicate approach is needed
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- This was no simple affair of the heart, but also a decision which entailed delicate political considerations.
- Though he has a high school education, he has been trained to be a specialist here, and he considers his job as delicate as disarming a live bomb.
- There has been a really delicate approach to this matter.
careful, considerate, sensitive;
3.2Skilful and finely judged; deft: his delicate ball-playing skills
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- He possesses that deft and delicate touch that can transform interesting prose into mesmerising poetry.
- He reaches out a hand and with one deft, delicate dart of the fingers rotates my book to face him.
- The ladies are developing their newly acquired skills in the delicate art of egg decoration.
3.3(Of an instrument) highly sensitive.
Oraciones de ejemplo
- Maintenance instruments are so delicate they have to remain in the shop's controlled environment.
- Two antennas will allow the spacecraft to communicate with Earth in any configuration, always having the side hosting delicate instruments away from the Sun.
- They gently transferred each minuscule mite to the host bee via the most delicate instrument available: an eyelash mounted to a small stick.
sensitive, precision, precise, accurate, exact
informal Volver al principio A delicate fabric or garment: [ as modifier] : the delicates cycle of a washing machine
Más ejemplos en oraciones
- It wasn't too long until I discovered her delicates (bras, panties, aerobic outfits, and make-up).
- Just make sure that my delicates are washed by hand.
- General sorting categories are whites, light colors, bright or deep-colored materials, permanent press, delicates, and clothes for the dry cleaners.
- 1
in a delicate condition
- archaic Pregnant.Oraciones de ejemplo
- The timeline suggests, although I don't have proof, that she may have been in a delicate condition while she was at Yale.
- If it wasn't for the fact that you are in a delicate condition, I would have tickled you mercilessly for that last comment.
- To her dismay, she soon found herself in a delicate condition and was obliged to marry George.
- 1
sustantivo - Oraciones de ejemplo
- It was fantastic and different, somehow managing to bring out the delicateness of fish and the heartiness of stew at the same time.
- They were definitely a man's step, not the same delicateness of a woman, but they were definitely muffled, it sounded like a man who naturally walked silently.
- It has a delicateness of tone that recalls Debussy.
Palabras que riman con delicate
Calicut • silicate • triplicateDefinición de delicate en:
¿Qué te llama la atención de esta palabra o frase?
Los comentarios que no respeten nuestras Normas comunitarias podrían ser moderados o eliminados.
Obtenga más de Oxford Dictionaries
Suscribirse para eliminar anuncios y acceder a los recursos premium
= de moda


text:
Lysol Click gel keeps your toilets clean and fresh in one click.
Power Your Swipe with Lysol TapTop, and a clean & healthy kitchen is at your fingertips!
Find out how
Are you culpable of silly germ avoidance behavior? Lysol offers easy healthy habit practices to help reduce the spread of cold and flu.
Enterovirus Update - September 29, 2014
Healthy living is fun and easy with these five family-friendly ideas.
Lysol Wants To Know


text:
Got a tip for us? Let us know
Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Display Modes |
May 16, 2013, 09:57 AM | #1 | |
Android and iOS Continue to Dominate Smartphone Market as Windows Phone Shows Signs of Life
Following up on its April report breaking down mobile phone shipments by manufacturer for the first quarter of 2013, research firm IDC today issued a new report looking at shipments from an operating system perspective. The report unsurprisingly shows that Android and iOS continue to dominate the smartphone market with over 92% of shipments during the quarter, with Android's broad availability driving it to represent 75% of all shipments. Quote:
Worldwide Smartphone Shipments in 1Q13 in Millions of Units (Source: IDC) The gains by Android and iOS over the last several years have come at the expense of every other operating system, but IDC's numbers reveal that Windows Phone is beginning to see signs of life with shipments more than doubling year over year, although its share of the market remains low at 3.2%.Still, Windows Phone was the only minor competitor to gain share over the previous year, with BlackBerry continuing its slide in falling to 2.9%, although IDC suggests the launch of BB10 may bolster BlackBerry's numbers going forward. Linux and Symbian also saw significant share losses as their former supporters have shifted focus to Android and Windows Phone. Article Link: Android and iOS Continue to Dominate Smartphone Market as Windows Phone Shows Signs of Life |
1 |
May 16, 2013, 10:04 AM | #2 |
I don't follow this stuff at all, the trend of smartphones and stuff. But what phone comes with Linux??
Things you own, end up owning you. |
2 |
May 16, 2013, 10:06 AM | #3 |
I still remember when the iPhone 'only sold 4-6 million units' in a quarter. And now, Windows Phone sales are considered disappointing with 'only 7 million sold units' in one single quarter.
I think they are doing great - and I believe that it is unreasonable to expect that a company goes from selling 3 million units to 30 million units a quarter. Going from 3 million to 7 million, like Windows Phone, year-over-year is a great accomplishment. |
16 |
May 16, 2013, 10:09 AM | #4 | ||
http://www.ubuntu.com/phone ---------- Quote:
3 |
May 16, 2013, 10:12 AM | #5 |
Wut iz dis Windows fone dey talk bout?
MacBook Pro 15" 2011 , 2.2 GHz Quad i7, 750GB SDD, 8GB RAM iPhone 6 Plus 64gb |
2 |
May 16, 2013, 10:12 AM | #6 |
15 |
May 16, 2013, 10:13 AM | #7 | |
Timing is everything.
2012 15" rMBP, iPhone 5, iPad Air |
6 |
May 16, 2013, 10:15 AM | #8 |
The way I see this chart,it's Android that's dominating...
22 |
May 16, 2013, 10:16 AM | #9 |
The market share difference between MS and Apple shrunk by 7% Y/Y... If both companies repeat their performance for the next two years, MS will overtake Apple.
Of course, Android is still crushing all. Seems odd... Whenever I look around myself it seems Apple is at 70-90% and Android is everything else (so 30-10%.) Evidently my view of the world is narrow, as the numbers are reverse that. |
9 |
May 16, 2013, 10:21 AM | #10 | |
. |
0 |
May 16, 2013, 10:24 AM | #11 |
iOS and Android dominating the market? I would say more like Android dominates the market, and apple only has 17%... not much domination by any standard.
With iOS' 6.8% year over year growth and Androids 79.5%, I find hard to agree that iOS is "dominating" the market. |
21 |
May 16, 2013, 10:26 AM | #12 |
I know that personal experience is anecdotal, but I find it very hard to accept those numbers. Everywhere I look in the DC area, it's iPhone, iPhone, iPhone, with a few random Androids (and even then it's not "popular" models like the S3). I've literally seen three Windows phones outside of a cell phone store, but they're supposedly selling one Windows phone for every five iPhones? Are these numbers completely bogus, or do Android users just keep their phones tucked tightly away? Why aren't app revenues shifting between iOS and Android if the market share is shifting that much?
1 |
May 16, 2013, 10:28 AM | #13 |
What most people don't realize is that there is only 1 manufacturer of iOS devices - Apple.
There are hundreds of manufacturers of Android capable devices. You can't compare the output of 1 manufacturer to the output of combining 100's of manufacturers. Doesn't lend itself to a even comparison. That said I'm very impressed with where Apple is from a manufacturing stand point. Year over year they have demonstrated that they can continue to ship more units (through more efficient manufacturing methods or strategic retail alignments). Impressive.
MacBook Pro | Retina 15" | 2.7 GHz i7 | 768GB SSD | 16GB RAM | Yosemite Mac mini | 2.26GHz C2D | 160GB HDD | 4GB RAM |
10 |
May 16, 2013, 10:30 AM | #14 |
Don't forget that only 25% of Android phones are running the latest firmware (Jellybean).
Assuming the Android phones running Jellybean are the fastest, flagship Android phones (ie the real competitors to the iPhone and not the cheapy low end ones), there's not much between that and iOS at all. I know my logic is probably flawed somewhere here, but it's just something to keep in mind when looking at OS marketshare. |
1 |
May 16, 2013, 10:33 AM | #15 |
I think OS marketshare still doesn't matter that much to Apple.
Let's take this pumpkin pie. Apple gets a slice that is 17% of the pie. Pretty big slice. Then there a few slivers that go to other people. Then 74% goes to Android manufacturers. That means Motorola, Samsung, LG, HTC, Sony, Huawei, ZTE, Kyocera, Oppo, Lenovo... and countless other Chinese manufacturers... have to share 74% of that pie. Seems like Apple is eating the best here. Not to mention that all of Apple's phones come at a premium price which net's them higher profit margin than most others. A huge chunk of Android market share can be attributed to low end smartphones sold in emerging markets. India and China come to mind. Also... most of that 74% is running older Android software... Gingerbread, ICS... etc.
Hackintosh | Core i7 4770K, 16 GB RAM, Nvidia GTX 770 | OSX Yosemite |Galaxy S6 Edge | Synology NAS
Last edited by 1080p; May 16, 2013 at 10:45 AM. |
8 |
May 16, 2013, 10:33 AM | #16 | |
This trend may not be the same among those who don't have the financial means to drop $200+ $80/month on an iPhone - the remaining 67%. I know I am oblivious to the fact that not everyone is going to buy an iPhone or the Samsung S4 - not everyone has that kind of expendable funds.
MacBook Pro | Retina 15" | 2.7 GHz i7 | 768GB SSD | 16GB RAM | Yosemite Mac mini | 2.26GHz C2D | 160GB HDD | 4GB RAM |
1 |
May 16, 2013, 10:36 AM | #17 |
Actually, yeah, that's probably the case for a ton of Android users. There's a huge segment of the market that gets free Android devices, use it like a feature phone, never download an app or surf, and still get counted for market share.
1 |
May 16, 2013, 10:38 AM | #18 | |
For Windows Phone to surpass iOS in actual market share, they would first have to ship more per quarter (which they aren't close to do) and maintain it for years until it compensates for all iPhone users that still have an iPhone they bought when iOS was more popular than Windows Phone. Honestly I doubt WP will ever surpass iOS. Some analysts do (or did) however: Gartner, IDC, Pyramid Research, IHS iSuppli. As for your observations, keep in mind that those are Worldwide shipment numbers. Emerging countries like China and India are buying more and more budget Android phones instead of dumbphones and Apple has no competitive offering unlike pretty much all other manufacturers. I wouldn't worry too much about it however, as those cheap smartphones usually have razor-thin margins and those subsidized iPhone sales in the U.S. generate a lot, lot more profits. An iPhone that generates 30x as much profits as a dumbphone-replacement $50-100 (unsubsidized) "smartphone" is a lot more desirable for a company, yet a chart like this wouldn't make any distinction. Last edited by pgiguere1; May 16, 2013 at 10:47 AM. |
1 |
May 16, 2013, 10:38 AM | #19 | |
iOS is dominating. |
7 |
May 16, 2013, 10:39 AM | #20 |
the way I interpret the data... Apple still grew 6.6%, but the market grew at 41.6%, meaning that Apple's product is not in the high growth segment of the market (the premium market is slowing comparatively). Which reinforces they are coming out with a product to address the high growth segment (likely the mid market)... I do not believe is necessary an iOS 7 thing.
. |
0 |
May 16, 2013, 10:40 AM | #21 |
1 |
May 16, 2013, 10:46 AM | #22 |
7 |
May 16, 2013, 10:46 AM | #23 |
Windows phone
I was going to give the Windows phone a try, but it doesn't have like 95% of the Apps that I like on my iPhone. Once it has more apps I'll check it out.
0 |
May 16, 2013, 10:47 AM | #24 | |
1) Windows Phone has been out for just over 2 and a half years (and Microsoft has been making phone software for over 10 years). How much longer are we going to cut them a break? Just because their sales were amazingly crappy over the first year and a half, should we give them huge credit because now their sales are only pretty crappy? 2) iOS only has one manufacturer. And only has 3 models available (actually only had 2 models at the timeframe you are referencing). Windows Phone has one HUGE partner in Nokia (who used to be far and away the largest smartphone maker) and has several other manufacturers as well. They make a huge slew of products at all kinds of price ranges 3) The Quarter the iPhone 3GS released so the iPhone had been around for just 2 years (less time than Windows Phone has now), Apple sold 7.9 iPhones. That's right. Apple sold more smartphones in less time with 2 models. In fact, just for fun I decided to look a year earlier... With ONE model, and ONE year on market, the SOLD (not shipped) 6.9 million iPhones with extremely constrained supply. 4) The smartphone market is MASSIVE now, and Microsoft still only managed to SHIP (not sell) 7 Million? Over 200 million smartphones sold this quarter... When Apple was selling 7 million the smartphone market was less than a quarter this size...
Now I have a Signature! iPod owner since 2006 | Mac owner since 2007 iPhone owner since 2008 | iPad owner since 2011 Apple TV owner since 2012 | Apple Watch owner since June 2015 (anticipated) |
1 |
May 16, 2013, 10:50 AM | #25 |
0 |
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
Similar Threads | ||||
thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Apple and iOS Continue to Make Small Gains in U.S. Smartphone Market Share | MacRumors | MacRumors.com News Discussion | 64 | Mar 10, 2014 09:54 AM |
Apple and Samsung Continue to Dominate U.S. Smartphone Usage Share | MacRumors | MacRumors.com News Discussion | 13 | Feb 5, 2014 03:11 AM |
Samsung and Apple Continue to Dominate Smartphone Market, But iOS Market Share Falls | MacRumors | MacRumors.com News Discussion | 141 | Feb 20, 2013 06:48 AM |
Samsung and Android continue to dominate in the US and UK. | KnightMan | Alternatives to iOS and iOS Devices | 22 | Jan 6, 2013 07:29 PM |
Android grabs 75% of the smartphone market - iOS at just 14.9%. | nickn | Alternatives to iOS and iOS Devices | 78 | Nov 5, 2012 02:07 PM |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:36 PM.


text:
Credits & Info
- Date
- 01/30/2008
- File Info
- Loop
- 1 min 57 sec
- Score
- 4.03 / 5.00
Licensing Terms
- Attribution:
- You must give credit to the artist.
- Noncommercial:
- You may not use this work for commercial purposes unless you make specific arrangements with the artist.
- Share Alike:
- If you alter, transform, or build upon this image, you may distribute the resulting creation only under a license identical to this one.
- Score:
- Rated 4.03 / 5 stars
- Plays & Downloads:
- 468 Plays | 98 Downloads
- Share Links:
- Genres:
- Electronic - Ambient
- None
Author Comments
I need suggestions on what to do with this song.
I just made this piano loop and then i started to like it so i want to make a song but i don't want to ruin the rawness of it.
I was thinking about a low bass or maybe just a fast plucker.
Anyways i need to hear someone else's views so help me out, i would appreaciate it.
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
make it a classical piece and add some...
string instruments
also bring in more dynamic breaks
after that you got gold
keep it up
Ohhh i would so love to do that but the sounds i work with are not good enough.
I have actually finished the song but it's not as good as i hoped so maybe i'll work some more on it before i put it up.


text:
- About this Journal ·
- Abstracting and Indexing ·
- Advance Access ·
- Aims and Scope ·
- Annual Issues ·
- Article Processing Charges ·
- Articles in Press ·
- Author Guidelines ·
- Bibliographic Information ·
- Citations to this Journal ·
- Contact Information ·
- Editorial Board ·
- Editorial Workflow ·
- Free eTOC Alerts ·
- Publication Ethics ·
- Reviewers Acknowledgment ·
- Submit a Manuscript ·
- Subscription Information ·
- Table of Contents
Journal of Nanomaterials
Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 629375, 6 pages
Effect of Copper Nanoparticles Dispersion on Catalytic Performance of Cu/SiO2 Catalyst for Hydrogenation of Dimethyl Oxalate to Ethylene Glycol
College of Chemical Engineering, Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, Shenyang 110142, China
Received 14 January 2013; Accepted 10 February 2013
Academic Editor: Guo Gao
Copyright © 2013 Yajing Zhang et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Cu/SiO2 catalysts, for the synthesis of ethylene glycol (EG) from hydrogenation of dimethyl oxalate (DMO), were prepared by ammonia-evaporation and sol-gel methods, respectively. The structure, size of copper nanoparticles, copper dispersion, and the surface chemical states were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), temperature-programmed reduction (TPR), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and N2 adsorption. It is found the structures and catalytic performances of the catalysts were highly affected by the preparation method. The catalyst prepared by sol-gel method had smaller average size of copper nanoparticles (about 3-4 nm), better copper dispersion, higher Cu+/C0 ratio and larger BET surface area, and higher DMO conversion and EG selectivity under the optimized reaction conditions.


text:
Average cost per click |
Avg.CPC: $1.12 |
Number of monthly searches for this keyword |
Searches: 9.90K |
Number of monthly searches for queries containing this keyword |
Broad Searches: 14.80K |
(Average cost per click) * (Number of monthly searches for this keyword) |
Niche value (searches * cpc): $11.08K |
IP: 22.214.171.124 Rank: $5.14G Traffic: 5.44G |
En.wikipedia.org: Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaKeywords:facebook; gmail; g m a i l; google; g m a i l; s e x; orkut; you tube; mortgage;Adtexts count: 29; AdTraffic: 52.65K; Adwords budget: $44.88K; Positions count: 9.30M |
IP: 188.8.131.52 Rank: $22.75M Traffic: 29.77M |
Yelp.com: San Francisco Restaurants, Dentists, Bars, Beauty Salons, DoctorsSan Francisco - User Reviews and Recommendations of Top Restaurants, Shopping, Nightlife, Entertainment, Services and More at Yelp
Keywords:fb; yelp; yelp; bus stop; fb; neiman marcus; cuatro; wamu com; yelp; la cuarta;Adtexts count: 51; AdTraffic: 2.46K; Adwords budget: $2.90K; Positions count: 894.16K |
IP: 184.108.40.206 Rank: $818.05K Traffic: 968.27K |
Chris.pirillo.com: Chris PirilloKeywords:chris; chris; video hot; weight loss tips; picnik; redfin; media center software; sierra trading post; famous footwear; bass pro shops;Positions count: 12.33K |
IP: 184.108.40.206 Rank: $485.29M Traffic: 436.75M |
Twitter.com: Twitter: What are you doing?Keywords:facebook; google; g m a i l; gmail; you tube; g m a i l; twitter; twitter; orkut; hotmail;Adtexts count: 218; AdTraffic: 87.91K; Adwords budget: $66.45K; Positions count: 978.48K |
IP: 18.104.22.168 Rank: $3.08M Traffic: 4.51M |
Latimesblogs.latimes.com: Top of the Ticket | Obama on Michael Jackson: A crossover racial figure who created 'comfort level' for African American public figures | Los Angeles TimesTop of the Ticket: Politics, coast to coast, with the L.A. Times.
Keywords:la razon; waka waka; dvd sales; earthquake; ski accident; dvd sales; e-trade; oriflame; so you think you can dance; ti;Positions count: 89.78K |
Rank: $894.79 Traffic: 829.05 |
Chiasso.ca: Calgary Coffee Shop Cafe | Organic Fair Trade Coffee | Chiasso Coffee CompanyChiasso Coffee Company delivers a complete cafe experience whether you're craving an expertly made latte, or feeding the rumble in your tummy for lunch. Stop by one of our three locations in Downtown Calgary today.
Keywords:chiasso; centennial place calgary; chiasso coffee;Positions count: 3 |
IP: 188.8.131.52 Rank: $1.11M Traffic: 1.51M |
Tripwolf.com: travel guide - your worldwide travel guide - tripwolftripwolf - the social travel guide written by globetrotters worldwide. The best attractions, hotels, reviews, photos, videos, travel information, budget tips for independent travelers, with maps, weather, and much more.
Keywords:agrarisch; stazione tiburtina; agrarisch; chatham kent; cafetería; chatham kent; konrad elektronik; pizzería; brora; castelldefels;Positions count: 40.61K |
IP: 188.8.131.52 Rank: $19.36M Traffic: 14.46M |
Retailmenot.com: Coupon codes and discounts for 65,000 online stores! RetailMeNot.comFind and share coupon codes and promo codes for great discounts at thousands of online stores.
Keywords:yves rocher; banana republic; littlewoods; bath and body works; enterprise rent-a-car; dollar rent a car; dollar rent a car; jcpenney; thomson holidays; expedia.ca;Adtexts count: 2.24K; AdTraffic: 59.65K; Adwords budget: $58.64K; Positions count: 100.37K |
IP: 184.108.40.206 Rank: $422.36K Traffic: 349.75K |
Chiasso.com: Modern Home Decor from Chiasso. Request Your Free Catalog Today!We stock everything we sell for immediate delivery. Free Shipping! No Sales Tax. Low-Price Assurance. Satisfaction Guarantee and more........
Keywords:home decor; home decor; chiasso; chiasso; throw pillows; doormat; door mats; magazine rack; doormats; bath accessories;Adtexts count: 117; AdTraffic: 12.19K; Adwords budget: $14.63K; Positions count: 2.31K |
IP: 188.8.131.52 Rank: $799.01K Traffic: 686.49K |
Ultimatecoupons.com: Coupons, coupon codes, promo codes, discounts at Ultimate Coupons.comHelps online shoppers save money using free coupons and coupon codes, sales and special deals, comparison shopping, and other methods
Keywords:bed bath and beyond; crate and barrel; coupons com; la redoute; joseph a bank; auto parts warehouse; autopartswarehouse; jtv com; carol wright; birthday express;Positions count: 17.45K |


text:
Ben Affleck's Sunday Morning Family Time
Spending a quiet morning together, Ben Affleck took Violet and Seraphina out for breakfast at the Country Mart in Brentwood, CA on Sunday (January 20).
The "Good Will Hunting" stud looked casually handsome in jeans and a button-down shirt as he and his little ones headed out to the car hand-in-hand.
The morning out comes not too long after Ben pulled in the Best Director Golden Globe Award for his flick, "Argo."
Speaking about the win, Affleck's former love Jennifer Lopez expressed her happiness on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," saying, "[Argo] was a great movie," adding, "They were really hard on us in the press when we dated back in the day. On movies and things like that. So it was a nice moment. It was nice to see him have that moment. I was really happy for him."
You can see the interview in the player below.
Enjoy the pictures of Ben Affleck out to breakfast with Violet and Seraphina in Brentwood, CA (January 20).
Photo Credit: AKM-GSI


text:
"They're damned if they do launch a bunch of new phones, and they're damned if they don't."
Avi Greengart
"Your going to come across a lot of shitty bands, and a lot of shitty people. And if anyone of those people call you names because of what you look like, or because they don't accept you for who you are. I want you to look right at that motherf****r, stick up your middle finger, and scream F**K YOU!"
Gerard Way
"You did? You did? ... Damn you guys. You don't share anything. You bugged my phone?"
Debbie Rowe
"If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There's no point in being a damn fool about it."
W. C. Fields
"Out, damned spot!"
William Shakespeare
"I shall stay the way I am because I do not give a damn."
Dorothy Parker
"I'm damned glad to be here..."
General George S. Patton


text:
Recently Added Components
Selle Italia Flite Giro d'Italia Ltd 2014 $107.11
Selle Italia SLR Lady Flow Saddle $94.05
Selle Italia SL Flow Saddle $31.29
- Chris King (4)
- Deda (2)
- Fizik (4)
- Kool Stop (10)
- Lizard Skins (2)
- Salsa (1)
- Selle Italia (3)
- Selle SMP (5)
- Token (3)
Bike Components Explained
What are they?
At Wiggle we stock a wide range of bike components from some of the biggest brands for both road and mountain bikes. Our components category comprises of gears, drive-trains, wheels, brakes, tyres, tubes and contact points. If you're on the lookout for new bike tyres or mountain bike parts you'll find just what you're searching for here at Wiggle.
Why are they good?
Components allow you to gradually upgrade or replace individual parts. Upgrading is a highly enjoyable pursuit especially if you like having the latest and greatest kit on your bike. Wiggle offer a wide range of components for your bike to enable you to give your bike an upgrade to a specific model, or maybe replace a tired component with the latest version.
How should I choose Bike Components?
If you are replacing a broken or damaged part, look for its direct replacement if you wish to keep the bike as it is. Upgrading a component for performance gains is a simple process with Wiggle, if you require any advice, our customer service experts are happy to assist with your choice. It is possible to trim weight from your bike by upgrading components. Through innovation and development, components can be made durable and very lightweight.
Selle Italia SLR Lady Flow Saddle
Pay :
Selle Italia Flite Giro d'Italia Ltd 2014
Pay :
Do you want to compare this product?
Only 4 products can be compared at once. Adding this product will remove the product you added to the list first.
Do you want to continue?
Home | Terms & conditions | Privacy Policy | Sitemap | Cookie Policy
© Wiggle Ltd. 2015
Wiggle Ltd. 3 Optima, Northarbour Spur Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3TU, United Kingdom
Company No:: 2667809 |
VAT No:: 884 2571 94
There are no facilities for customer collections at this address.
Executive Director: Stefan Barden.


text:
Please let us know if you see any errors or problems with the display of the enhanced full-text HTML version of this article. This is a beta product, and we are continually working to improve the appearance and display of our full-text HTML. We also want to hear from you if you have any suggestions for enhancements and additional functionality.
Siu Pang Ng, Fong Chuen Loo, Shu Yuen Wu, Siu Kai Kong, Chi Man Lawrence Wu, and Ho Pui Ho, "Common-path spectral interferometry with temporal carrier for highly sensitive surface plasmon resonance sensing," Opt. Express 21, 20268-20273 (2013)


text:
Scrabble word: AGONISE
In which Scrabble dictionary does AGONISE exist?
Definitions of AGONISE in dictionaries:
- verb - cause to agonize
- verb - suffer agony or anguish
- verb - to suffer extreme pain
There are 7 letters in AGONISE: A E G I N O S
Scrabble words that can be created with an extra letter added to AGONISE
All anagrams that could be made from letters of word AGONISE plus a wildcard: AGONISE?
Scrabble words that can be created with letters from word AGONISE
7 letter words
6 letter words
5 letter words
4 letter words
3 letter words
2 letter words
Images for AGONISE
Other Resources
SCRABBLE is the registered trademark of Hasbro and J.W. Spear & Sons Limited. Our scrabble word finder and scrabble cheat word builder is not associated with the Scrabble brand - we merely provide help for players of the official Scrabble game. All intellectual property rights to the game are owned by respective owners in the U.S.A and Canada and the rest of the world. Anagrammer.com is not affiliated with Scrabble. This site is an educational tool and resource for Scrabble & Words With Friends players.


text:
UsAbout UsAbout Us
The people behind Community Care — and how we are improving health services in our state
NetworksOur NetworksOur Networks
A community-based infrastructure to target patients and populations in need
Improvement -
Center- TECCA Overview
- North Carolina Community Health Information Portal
- Informatics Center Overview
- Provider Portal
- IC Report Site
- Case Management Information System
- Pharmacy Home
- North Carolina Health Information Exchange
- Medication Access and Review Program (MARP)
- North Carolina Integrated Data for Researchers (NCIDR)
- EMR Connectivity and Meaningful Use
Informatics Center
Access to data to drive our success
ManagementPopulation ManagementPopulation Management
Programs to anticipate and address specific patient needs
Initiatives- Beacon Community
- Care Coordination for Children (CC4C)
- CCNC Adult Care Home Workgroup
- Child Health Accountable Care Collaborative
- Clinical Integrity
- Medicare Quality Demonstration (646 Waiver)
- Multi-Payer Demonstration
- Palliative Care Initiative
Emerging Initiatives
New demonstrations, pilots and programs
Quality Improvement: Changing the System
The processes that make health care delivery more effective — and less costly
CCNC has used performance measurement and feedback to help meet its goals of improving the quality of care for Medicaid recipients while controlling costs since 1998. Quality measurement is intended to stimulate or facilitate quality improvement (QI) efforts in CCNC practices and local networks, and to help evaluate the performance of the program as a whole. Despite rapid growth in CCNC enrollment and number of participating practices, CCNC clinical leaders have remained committed to monitoring quality at the individual practice level, engaging providers in the QI process and reporting on progress at the practice, county, network, and statewide level.
As the CCNC program expanded to serve a larger population with multiple complex comorbidities, a broader array of quality measures was adopted, based on evidence-based care guidelines for diabetes, asthma, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and heart failure. A workgroup with representation from all 14 CCNC networks was convened in 2007, and met over the course of a year for in-depth review of candidate measures. Goals were to identify a broad set of quality measures with: 1) clinical importance (based on disease prevalence and impact, and potential for improvement), 2) scientific integrity (strength of evidence underlying the clinical practice recommendation; evidence that the measure itself improves care; and the reliability, validity, and comprehensibility of the measure), 3) implementation feasibility, and 4) synergy with other state and national quality measures or quality improvement programs. Measures are not intended to capture every aspect of good clinical care. QMAF measures are reviewed via both claims analyses and chart reviews on an annual basis, and final measures are approved by vote of the CCNC Clinical Directors.
Reports on chart review measures
Practices get reports annually which include their QMAF measures. This has been formatted in 3 different ways in accordance with requests from the practice. One view has this year's results for the practice. The second view shows this year's results compared with last year's results for the practice (shown below). The third view shows this year's results for the practice compared to with just this year's results for the practice's network, and the statewide CCNC enrollment as well as NCQA, HEDIS and IPIP benchmarks.
Outcome indicators
Outcome indicators are typically gathered from claims data and the process indicators from external chart reviews. Community Care has contracted and partnered with Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) for nurse reviewers to perform randomized chart audits that provide practice specific feedback and monitoring on these process measures. To manage the expanding scope of the chart review process, we moved from a paper chart abstraction tool to a fully electronic, streamlined system in 2009. This tool is used to audit either paper or electronic medical records -- close to 30,000 medical record reviews are now performed in over 1350 primary care practices statewide on an annual basis. Nurse reviewers use Medicaid claims to generate a random sample of eligible patients with a given diagnosis and to pre-populate audit tool elements according to an individual's identified chronic conditions. Secure client-server software allows independent auditors to work offline when Internet access is not available in the clinic location. When access to Internet is available, the system automatically synchronizes data with the server. Data is fully encrypted offline and in transit. Data sent to the server automatically updates a variety of process, progress, and analysis web-based reports. Practices and CCNC networks then have immediate access to chart review results through a secure web-based report site, with patient-level information as well as practice-level statistics.


text:
A Mini Review of Water-soluble Aminoplastic for Electron Microscopy: The Story Behind the World's First Color Electron Micrograph
Paperback, 40 Pages
Ships in 3-5 business days
I am a Cell Biologist. Thirty-one years ago in 1982, I began to study the origin of life related project - the biosynthesis of membrane, because I wanted to join a fundamental discussion - "If the human being was created by the God, or, through the long course of evolution?" That is an unsolved long debating even for today. And each party is actually contradictory one to another in the philosophical battlefield in human history. Four steps of the silylated aminoplastic embedding method to preserve lipid and membrane structure for electron microscopy are included, with which he produced the world's first pseudocolor EM photograph in 1982.
There are no reviews for the current version of this product
There are no reviews for previous versions of this product
Product Details
- 9781304260765
- Copyright
- Johnson Gao (Standard Copyright License)
- Edition
- First
- Publisher
- Johnson Gao
- Published
- July 31, 2013
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 40
- Binding
- Perfect-bound Paperback
- Interior Ink
- Black & white
- Weight
- 0.43 lbs.
- Dimensions (inches)
- 8.5 wide x 11 tall
Your notification has been sent
Lulu Staff has been notified of a possible violation of the terms of our Membership Agreement. Our agents will determine if the content reported is inappropriate or not based on the guidelines provided and will then take action where needed.
Thank you for notifying us. We will email you with the results and/or actions taken as a result of the investigation if you chose to receive confirmation.
We were unable to complete your request.
We were unable to complete your request.
Age Verification
The page you are attempting to access contains content that is not intended for underage readers.
Please verify your birth date to continue.


text:
The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg has joined David Cameron in commenting on the reports that the government is to allow same-sex marriages to take place in churches.
Mr Clegg said: "I'm a supporter and always have been of same sex marriage, because I think marriage is a wonderful thing, a wonderful institution.
"It's a demonstration of a couple's commitment to each other, of their loving relationship and they wish to celebrate that in the eyes of society and I think we should make that celebration, that ceremony if you like, available to everyone regardless of who they are.
"It's very important to remember that in our plans we're not going to force any church or any religious denomination to hold same sex marriage ceremonies if they don't want to but I do think it's time that we allow any couple, no matter who they are, to marry if that's what they want to do."
Earlier this year, Mr Clegg said: "This is a personal view at the moment, but I think that in exactly the same way that we shouldn't force any church to conduct gay marriage, we shouldn't stop any church that wants to conduct gay marriage."
"But let me be absolutely 100% clear, if there is any church or any synagogue or any mosque that doesn't want to have a gay marriage it will not, absolutely must not, be forced to hold it.
"That is absolutely clear in the legislation.
"Also let me make clear, this is a free vote for Members of Parliament but personally I will be supporting it."


text:
Join Or Renew Today
Join or Renew With AARP for Just $16 a Year
- Discounts on travel and everyday savings
- Subscription to AARP The Magazine
- A voice in Washington and in your community
- Free membership for your spouse or partner
Posted: 09/18/2012 by Ian Cunningham | Comments
The following is a guest post by Jerry Bembry, journalism professor at Morgan State University. I turned 49 a year ago today. At the time, I considered all the exciting things I wanted to do leading up to my 50th birthday. "Fifty to Fifty," was what I called my plan, and I began writing down the 50 things I wanted to do before hitting the half-century mark: "Take a cross-country drive, visit the six remaining states that I've never been …
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that helps people 50 and older improve the quality of their lives.


text:
Definition of Wry neck
Wry neck: Medically called spasmodic torticollis, or torticollis. The most common of the focal dystonias. In torticollis, the muscles in the neck that control the position of the head are affected, causing the head to twist and turn to one side. In addition, the head may be pulled forward or backward.
Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionaryhttp://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6027
Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012
Drug Medical Dictionary of Terms by Letter
Medical Dictionary Term:
Living Better
Find the secrets to longer life.


text:
Previous Episode | Next Episode
From Bad To Worse
by Dave KochThis page has been viewed 9 times this month, and 287 times total.
- Adventure Time With Finn & Jake Cartoon Episode Guide
- Frederator Studios, Cartoon Network Studios
- Animation Studio: Rough Draft Studios
- Distributed by: Cartoon Network
- Cartoon Characters: Finn, Jake, Ice King, Lady Rainicorn, Lumpy Space Princess, Marceline the Vampire Queen, Princess Bubblegum.
- Voice Actors: Jeremy Shada, John Di Maggio, Tom Kenny, Niki Yang, Pendleton Ward, Olivia Olson, Hynden Walch.
- Directed By Larry Leichliter.
- Produced By Kelly Crews, Derek Drymon, Fred Seibert, Pendleton Ward.
- Written By Kent Osborne, Somvilay Xayaphone.
- First Aired on October 24, 2011.
- Originally Aired on Cartoon Network (USA).
- Running Time: 11 minutes.
- Season: 3
- Color
Cartoon Summary:
Princess Bubblegum's zombie formula from "Slumber Party Panic" re-infects the Candy Kingdom due to Cinnamon Bun's carelessness. Finn, Jake, Lady Rainicorn and... (more)
Cartoon Production Information:
Halloween Special. Unlikely heroes Finn and Jake are buddies who traverse the mystical Land of Ooo and encounter its colorful inhabitants. Ooo is a land built for adventure. Whether it's saving... (more)
Additional Cartoon Pictures:
Cartoon Video:
Sorry, we do not have a video of From Bad To Worse. If you have one, or know of one on Youtube, Vimeo or any other site, Let Us Know
Submit Additional Information:
Do you have anything to add to this page? Have we made any mistakes... or do you have any additional information about From Bad To Worse? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please send us a quick note with your additions or corrections to this page, and we will make the corrections as soon as possible!
Cartoon Comments:
Do you love From Bad To Worse, or do you think it is the worst cartoon ever? Let us know what you think! Surely you have an opinion... so share what you think. Take a minute and post your own comments about this cartoon here.


text:
Starting family life sooner: Roadblocks for young couples
WHILE immigration is thought of as a solution to the labour shortfall, it is also contributing to low birth rates ("PM wishes he had stressed population woes sooner"; Thursday).
One common perception about today's younger generation is that it is more idealistic and cosmopolitan, and that many of the generation choose to prioritise careers over family, and postpone childbearing.
While there are those who subscribe to such views, and contributed to the low birth rates, couples at the other end of the spectrum have difficulty starting families due to high property prices and the long wait for public housing.
The Housing Board (HDB) has relaxed its regulations on flats in recent years.
For instance, owners are allowed to lease out their flats while they live in another residence, such as private property.
This has created a shortfall in the supply of resale HDB flats for young couples wanting to start a family, but who cannot afford to wait for the construction of a new flat.
The potential for good investment returns from renting out HDB flats has also driven up the prices of resale flats, which has in turn driven up the prices of new HDB flats, whose prices are ultimately pegged to the prices of resale flats.
The rapidly increasing prices of HDB flats over the past few years have resulted in young couples needing longer periods of time to save for the down payment for a flat.
This, together with the Build-To-Order scheme, which requires buyers to wait for their flats to be built after they have purchased them, has compounded the problem of young couples needing to wait before they have their own flat to start a family in.
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has noted that couples should not wait to start their own families.
However, we cannot discount the challenges that young couples face in starting their own families.
While immigration may solve the labour shortfall in the short term, it is having a negative impact on our birth rates: it is one of the causes, and not the solution.
While some young adults may not be keen on starting families, we should do everything we can to remove obstacles for those who want to.
Tan Jiaqi


text:
Top Items:
James Hamblin / The Atlantic Online:
Robin Williams Lived Intensely — Robin Williams is dead at 63. The comedian carried insecurity and self-doubt with contagious intensity. He was so grandiose and wild that it would've irritated audiences to their cores had his eyes not betrayed an insatiable melancholy, imploring, please, I just want to be liked.
CNN, Guardian and Daily Mail
Los Angeles Times:
Robin Williams dies in apparent suicide; actor, comic was 63 — Robin Williams, a comic and sitcom star in the 1970s who became an Oscar-winning dramatic actor, died Monday at 63 in Marin County. The Marin County Sheriff's Office said he appears to have committed suicide.
Slate, PoliticusUSA, The Democratic Daily, CBS New York, Taylor Marsh, American Spectator, Outside the Beltway and Daily Kos
A. O. Scott / New York Times:
Robin Williams, an Improvisational Genius, Forever Present in the Moment — Some years ago, at a party at the Cannes Film Festival, I was leaning against a rail watching a fireworks display when I heard a familiar voice behind me. Or rather, at least a dozen voices, punctuating …
BillMoyers.com and The Great Debate
Dave Itzkoff / New York Times:
Robin Williams, Oscar-Winning Comedian, Dies at 63 in Suspected Suicide
Robin Williams, Oscar-Winning Comedian, Dies at 63 in Suspected Suicide
The Moderate Voice, The White House, Guardian, White House.gov Blog, The Verge and Shakesville
Robin Williams Dead — Commits Suicide
Robin Williams Dead — Commits Suicide
Scared Monkeys, The Urban Daily, Western Journalism and Mashable
Steve Martin / Fox News:
Robin Williams dead at 63 in suspected suicide
Robin Williams dead at 63 in suspected suicide
Patterico's Pontifications and protein wisdom
Hollywood Reporter:
Robin Williams Dies of Suspected Suicide
Robin Williams Dies of Suspected Suicide
Daily Mail, Capital New York, TVNewser, Inside Movies, Ed Driscoll, Gawker, WTVC-TV, Althouse, The Daily Caller and The Raw Story
Alan Duke / CNN:
Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams dead at 63
Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams dead at 63
The Raw Story and Booman Tribune
Josh Rogin / The Daily Beast:
Exclusive: Obama Told Lawmakers Criticism of His Syria Policy is 'Horsesh*t' — Hillary Clinton and Congressmen alike have called on Obama to arm Syria's rebels. But the President fumed at lawmakers in a private meeting for suggesting he should've done more.
Talking Points Memo, Weekly Standard, Washington Post, Power Line, JustOneMinute, Scared Monkeys, Independent Journal Review, Hot Air, Politico, Betsy's Page, Algemeiner.com, Salon, Business Insider, Mediaite, New York Times, Fox News, The Daily Caller, Outside the Beltway and The PJ Tatler
Megan McArdle / Bloomberg View:
When Obama Beat Hillary, We All Lost — For journalists, the dog days of August are the worst. Nothing happens because Congress and the rest of you are all on vacation. So now is the time for whatever quirky column has been niggling at the back of one's mind, waiting for a break in the news cycle.
Instapundit and Booman Tribune
Jim Acosta / CNN:
After criticism of Obama policy, Hillary Clinton to party with President
After criticism of Obama policy, Hillary Clinton to party with President
Arthur Macmillan / Agence France-Presse:
Iran congratulates Iraq's PM pick, snubs Maliki AFP 1 hr ago — Tehran (AFP) - Iran officially ended its long-time allegiance to Iraq's sidelined Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki on Tuesday, swinging its support behind newly designated premier Haidar al-Abadi in a congratulatory message.
The Moderate Voice, Bloomberg, Reuters and Guardian
New York Times:
Iraq Needs a New Prime Minister
Iraq Needs a New Prime Minister
ThinkProgress, National Review, Foreign Policy, Institute for the Study of War and Outside the Beltway
Loveday Morris / Washington Post:
Iraqi president names Haider al-Abadi new prime minister, defying Maliki
Iraqi president names Haider al-Abadi new prime minister, defying Maliki
Firedoglake, McClatchy Washington Bureau, Business Insider, The Daily Caller, The PJ Tatler and Balkinization
Eli Lake / The Daily Beast:
Exclusive: Inside Obama's Push for Regime Change in Iraq
Exclusive: Inside Obama's Push for Regime Change in Iraq
Guardian, Outside the Beltway and The Hill
Dylan Byers / Politico:
David Gregory's flight to nowhere — David Gregory wasn't supposed to host "Meet The Press" on Sunday. He was on a planned vacation in Nantucket, where, the night before, he had hosted a special presentation of the Boston Pops, sponsored by Coastal Living and Real Simple.
Talking Points Memo, Power Line and The Raw Story
Jonah Goldberg / National Review:
Chuck Todd To Replace David Gregory?
Chuck Todd To Replace David Gregory?
The Daily Caller, Hot Air, Althouse, NY Daily News, The Moderate Voice and Politico
Trymaine Lee / msnbc.com:
Eyewitness to Michael Brown shooting recounts his friend's death — FERGUSON, Missouri — The last moments of Michael Brown's life were filled with shock, fear and terror, says a witness who stood just feet away as a police officer shot and killed the unarmed teen.
Talking Points Memo, PoliticusUSA, Mediaite, Balloon Juice, Gawker and NBC News, more at Mediagazer »
Anita Kumar / McClatchy Washington Bureau:
Obama's standing among voters is hurting Democrats, poll finds — WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is dragging down his party and hurting the prospects of fellow Democrats as they head into midterm elections that will determine who controls Congress, according to a new McClatchy-Marist poll.
Taegan Goddard's …
Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Obama's Immigration Plan Should Scare Liberals, Too
Obama's Immigration Plan Should Scare Liberals, Too
Hot Air and No More Mister Nice Blog
Rick Manning / The Hill:
More lost emails — When will Democrats have enough? — Twenty different Obama administration officials have lost or destroyed a portion of their email traffic. Email traffic that was, in some cases, under subpoena or in others requested as part of a larger inquiry into the conduct of the executive branch.
Margaret Sullivan / New York Times:
Was an Accusation of Plagiarism Really a Political Attack? — There aren't too many worse things you can suggest about an author than that his or her work is plagiarized. It's the book-world equivalent of spreading the word that a financial adviser has cooked the books or that the parish priest has designs on the altar boys.
The Dish
Michael Gossum / WBKO-TV:
Sen. Rand Paul Responds to Flip-Flopping Criticism — CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (WBKO) — Sen. Rand Paul seems to be everywhere these days, including Iowa where he was just last week. — Most recently, he's come under criticism from some for flip-flopping on foreign policy when it comes to aid to Israel.
Politico and Business Insider
Angelo Codevilla / The Federalist:
President Rand Paul's Foreign Policy
President Rand Paul's Foreign Policy
Washington Post, Hot Air, Maggie's Farm and The Atlantic Online
Jelani Cobb / New York Times:
Can the G.O.P. Ever Attract Black Voters? — STORRS, Conn. — ON the morning of March 6, 1989, students began to gather at a flagpole on the campus of Howard University. Then they entered the administration building, chained doors shut, locked arms and announced that they would not leave until key demands were met.
Washington Monthly and Weekly Standard
Dana Milbank / Washington Post:
Dana Milbank: Obama vacations as the world burns — President Obama must really be teed off. — Hillary Rodham Clinton, his once-loyal secretary of state and his likeliest successor, has gone rogue, criticizing his foreign policy as too timid. — Dana Milbank writes about political theater in the nation's capital.
Jesse Byrnes / The Hill:
GOP gets hip with Uber — Uber, Lyft and Airbnb have become mascots for a Republican Party looking to promote a new brand of free market conservatism while making inroads with young voters. — Though the companies were engineered in the Democratic bastion of Silicon Valley …