text:
Herzliya | |||
Hebrew transcription(s) | |||
• Hebrew | הֶרְצֵלִיָּה | ||
• ISO 259 | Herçliya | ||
• Translit. | Hertzliya | ||
• Also spelled | Herzliya (official) | ||
Arabic transcription(s) | |||
• Arabic | هرتسيليا | ||
Herzliya Aerial View
Coordinates: 32°10′N 34°50′E / 32.167°N 34.833°ECoordinates: 32°10′N 34°50′E / 32.167°N 34.833°E | |||
District | Tel Aviv | ||
Founded | 1924 | ||
Government | |||
• Type | City | ||
• Mayor | Yehonatan Yas'ur | ||
Area | |||
• Total | 21,585 dunams (21.585 km2 or 8.334 sq mi) | ||
Population (2011)[1] | |||
• Total | 110,000 | ||
Name meaning | named for Theodor Herzl |
Herzliya (Hebrew: הֶרְצֵלִיָּה) is a city in the central coast of Israel, at the Northern part of the Tel Aviv District. It has a population of more than 110,000 residents.[1] Named after Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism, Herzliya covers an area of 21.6 square kilometres (8.3 sq mi). At its western municipal boundaries is Herzliya Pituah, one of Israel's most affluent districts and home to ambassadors, foreign diplomats and businessmen.
Herzliya, named after Theodor (Benjamin Zeev) Herzl,[2] was founded in 1924 as a semi-cooperative farming community (moshava) with a mixed population of new immigrants and veteran residents. After the establishment of the state in 1948, large numbers of immigrants settled there. In 1960, when the population reached 25,000, Herzliya was declared a city.[3]
According to the Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, residents of Herzliya are among the wealthiest in Israel. In 2003–2005, average monthly salaries were NIS 8,211, or about NIS 1,500 above average in a survey of Israel's 15 largest cities. However, there is a large gap between the city's seven working-class neighborhoods, among them Yad Tisha, Neve Yisrael and Neve Amal, and upscale Herzliya Pituah. The population is older than that of other cities in the Sharon region: 18% are under 14 years old, compared to a national average of 27.5%.[2]
Education and culture[edit]
In a quality of life survey in 2008[which?], Herzliya ranked second highest among Israel's 15 largest cities. Investment in education was higher than all other cities in the survey and more high school students were eligible for a bagrut matriculation certificate.[2] The Herzliya Interdisciplinary Center is a private college that was founded in 1994 by Prof. Uriel Reichman, who serves as its president to this day.
Israel's largest television and film studio, Herzliya Studios (Ulpanei Herzliya), is located in Herzliya. The Herzliya Marina was built in the 1970s. The city has a small airport, three shopping malls (Arena Mall, Seven Stars Mall and the Outlet), movie theaters, museums, cultural centers and a stadium. In 2008, the Herzliya Cinematheque opened in the downtown area of the city.[4]
Local government[edit]
In a 2008 survey of 15 Israeli cities[which?], Herzliya ranked second in fiscal management. The Herzliya municipality ended 2006 with a sizeable budget surplus.[2]
- Avraham Raphael Hirsch, 1937–38
- Shimon Levin, 1938–43
- Ben Zion Michaeli, 1943–60
- Pesah Yifher, 1960–66
- Interim council led by Natan Rosenthal, 1966–67
- Yosef Nevo, 1969–83
- Eli Landau, 1983–98 (Likud)
- Yael German, 1998–2013 (Meretz, later independent)
- Interim council led by Yehonatan Yas'ur, 2013
- Moshe Fadlon 2013-
One of the founders' homes has been turned into a museum documenting the history of Herzliya. The Herzliya Museum of Art is part of the Yad Labanim memorial complex. West of Herzliya is Sidna Ali, a Muslim holy site. To the northwest is Tel Arsaf (Arsuf) and the Apollonia National Park. Inhabited from the Persian period until the Crusader period, the site contains the remains of the Crusader town of Arsuf, including a fortress surrounded by a moat.[3] Another archaeological site, Tel Michal, lies on Herzliya's Mediterranean coast 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of Arsuf.[5]
Herzliya Conference[edit]
Since its inception in 2000, the Herzliya Conference has become an annual summit of the most influential Israeli and international leaders. The conference is attended by government ministers, Knesset members, senior defense officials, leaders of the Israeli business community, senior academicians, media representatives from Israel and abroad, delegates of world Jewish organizations, foreign dignitaries and Israeli diplomats.[6]
The city has two football clubs, Maccabi Herzliya and Hapoel Herzliya, both of which are based at the 7,100-capacity Herzliya Municipal Stadium. The Bnei HaSharon basketball club plays its games in Herzliya and Ra'anana (the club was formed by a merger of the Herzliya and Ra'anana teams). Herzliya is also one of the centres of rugby union in Israel.
Herzliya Pituah[edit]
Some of Israel's most expensive homes and finest beaches are located in Herzliya Pituah, a neighborhood on the western side of Herzliya. Herzliya Pituach is a sought-after venue for high-tech companies, and its marina, many restaurants and entertainment spots have turned this part of Herzliya into a vibrant hub of Israeli nightlife.[2]
Arab-Israeli Conflict[edit]
On June 11, 2002, Hadar Hershkowitz (14) was killed in the 2002 Herzliya shawarma restaurant bombing.[7][8] On May 30, 2006, Re'ut Feldman (20), a resident of Herzliya, was killed in the Kedumim bombing.[9]
Twin towns and sister cities[edit]
This section needs additional citations for verification. (February 2015) |
- Alicante, Spain
- Banská Bystrica, Slovakia (since 1995)[10]
- Beverly Hills, California, USA [11]
- Bursa, Turkey
- Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine
- San Bernardino, California, USA
- Funchal, Portugal
- Hollywood, Florida, USA
- Leipzig, Germany
- Marl, Germany
- Yangzhou, People's Republic of China
Notable residents[edit]
- Maayan Davidovich (born 1988), Olympic windsurfer
- Yaniv Green (born 1980), basketball player
- Meir Har-Zion (born 1934), military commando
- Alice Schlesinger (born 1988), Olympic judoka
- Adi Ashkenazi (born 1975), comedian and actress
- Alona Tal (born 1983), actress and singer
- Yehuda Weinstein (born 1944), lawyer and the Attorney General of Israel
- Nochi Dankner (born 1954), businessman and billionaire
- Ágnes Keleti (born 1921), Olympic gymnast, winner of 10 medals
- Abba Eban (born 1915-2002), Famous Israeli statesman especially as a Foreign Affairs Minister and U.S. and later U.N. ambassador
- Chaim Herzog (born 1918-1997), 6th Israeli President
- Tal Brody (born 1943), basketball player
- ^ a b "Table 3 - Population of Localities Numbering Above 2,000 Residents and Other Rural Population" (PDF). Israel Central Bureau of Statistics. 2010-06-30. Retrieved 2010-10-30.
- ^ a b c d e Shemes, Hen; Dattel, Lior. "Herzliya: For the Young at Heart, Not the Young". Retrieved 2008-10-18.
- ^ a b "Herzliya". Israel Wonders. GoIsrael.com. Retrieved 2008-10-18.
- ^ "Herzliya gets its very own cinematheque". Jerusalem Post. 2008-11-20. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- ^ Herzog, Ze'ev (1993). "Michal, Tel". In Stern, Ephraim. The Encyclopedia of Archaeological Excavations in the Holy Land 3. Jerusalem, Israel: The Israel Exploration Society, Carta. pp. 1036–1041. ISBN 965-220-211-8.
- ^ "Welcome to the Institute for Policy and Strategy and the Herzliya Conference". Herzliyaconference.org. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
- ^ "A funeral instead of graduation," Tovah Lazaroff, June 13, 2002, Jerusalem Post.
- ^ Hadar Hershkowitz
- ^ Re'ut Feldman
- ^ "Banská Bystrica Sister Cities". © 2001-2008. Retrieved 2008-10-23.
- ^ "Beverly Hills street to honor Herzl". Retrieved 2010-05-03.
External links[edit]
- Official website (Hebrew)


text:
One of 135 antique merry-go-rounds still operating in the U.S., the Dentzel Carousel has the distinction of still residing in its original building at its original location. The Maryland landmark has operated in Glen Echo Park since 1921. This reproduction giclée print from Old Blueprints captures the intricate details of the original plan in traditional white on blue.
This product has no reviews yet. Be the first to review this product. Write a review
Enjoy 10% off your first order*

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities at STULZ include various production, trade, office and managerial positions. Opportunities are numerous with career advancements in accounting, information systems, materials management, customer service, sales, engineering, marketing, human resources and various technical trade fields. We are large enough to be able to offer these opportunities, while at the same time, small enough to enjoy a closely knit team atmosphere where everyone is on a first-name basis.
At STULZ we attribute our success to our most important resource - our people. To ensure that our professionals have an opportunity to excel, we provide an environment that promotes innovation and challenges each individual to fully realize his/her creative potential. Come explore career opportunities at STULZ where high performance is recognized and rewarded.


text:
Central Connecticut State University Admissions Stats |
The chart below shows your chances of admission to this school, based on the information in your profile.
Create a free profile so you can see your chances at Central Connecticut State University and thousands of other top colleges.
Admissions Tests Required: | Required |
Completion of College Preparatory Program: | Required |
Recommendations: | Recommended |
Secondary School GPA: | Required |
Secondary School Rank: | Required |
Secondary School Record: | Required |
TOEFL: | Required |
Common Application Accepted: | Yes |
$50 | Undergrad Application Fee |
$50 | Graduate Application Fee |
AP Acceptance: | |
Credit for Life Experience: |
Many colleges put a great deal of weight on student ACT/SAT test scores when considering applications. Cappex can help you see how you rank compared to students who have been accepted to Central Connecticut State University
Address: | 1615 Stanley St New Britain, CT 06050 |
Phone: | (860) 832-2278 |
General Site: | www.ccsu.edu |
Admissions: | http://www.ccsu.edu/admission |
Application: | http://www.ccsu.edu/apply |
I recommend going to this college for the first two years since it is a very cheap college. It is also a very good college for those thinking of pursuing in the education or teaching career. Pay very close attention to your personal university email. Many important information related to school will be sent to that email. There are even important emails that are sent before the start of the semester. Remember your ID number by heart since you have to put the ID for exams. Also, make sure to bring your Blue Chip card everywhere.
Read MoreMake sure you are on top of your work and advocate for yourself. Your an adult and should be able to be treated like one.
Read MoreIt is very important not to get too comfortable with extracurricular activities outside of school, (i.e partying, hanging out). make sure to stay on top of your studies no matter how awesome it feels being out of your parents' home.
Read MoreTour the campus before hand. Make sure to get good professors when available or at least go to the top rated ones for advise. If you don't live on campus, stay for thursday nights for 10pm devil's den to make friends. Or hang out in the Student Central after class. Most people are too stressed during class.
Read More


text:
Rudder construction
View Single Post
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 30
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Rep Power:
This is all very good info. Thanks for the input. I can appreciate some of the comments, such as getting a consistent foil shape out of the aluminum and the warpage issue on wide wood planks.
I did think about using a layer of 1/2 inch plywood in between the solid pine in order to help the overall strength.
I didn't think about the floating issue and have wondered about keeping such a system in the down position. I thought I would rig a rope to tie it down, and another to hoist the rudder up when needed. One concern is allowing the rudder to pivot up in the event I got into the shallows. It needs some sort of shear pin type setup-maybe a wooden shear pin that keeps the rudder down but would break if stressed by a sand bar. A weight sounds much better, no fussing with a pin.
I wish I lived near a marina so I could go look at some samples. I'll keep kicking this around until I settle on a good plan. No money to waste on experiments (unless they're free!) Flat.
View Public Profile
Send a private message to Flatfendershop
Find all posts by Flatfendershop


text:
Find commute times to your work, school, gym and more.
West 130
Contact this property
Floor Plans
Prices, specials, features and availability subject to change.
Contact for details (631) 813-4509
Business Center, Clubhouse, Controlled Access, Disability Access, Elevator, Extra Storage, Fitness Center, Gated Access, Media Center, On Site Maintenance, On Site Management, Recreation Room, Smoke Free, Swimming Pool
Fitness Center w/ Free Weights, Games and Billiards Room, Granite Countertops, Grilling Area, Media Center w/ Theater, Pet Services, Sun Deck, Tile Flooring
Property Details
Welcome to West 130 Apartments! It's Time to Make Your Move!
West 130 is a masterpiece of modern luxury, just steps from everything you could want or need. If you are searching for Garden City apartments for rent, make your home at our nearby residential community in West Hempstead. Curious about available apartments for rent? Give us a call, or fill out the contact form, noting your desired move-in date and floor plan. Looking for apartments in Garden City, NY? Discover West 130, where comfort, convenience and style seamlessly blend for the ultimate in modern luxury living.
Leasing Terms
Please call below to find out about lease terms.
Pet Policy: Some Breed Restrictions & Fees Apply. Call Today For Details
Pet Policy
Pets Accepted. Call for service animal policy.
Community Information
150 units
Building Type
Contact Property
Check Availability or call
Similar Properties
Neighborhood Info
location | time | miles |
Contact Property
Contact this property
Office Hours
Monday-Wednesday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am-7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Managed by
Bozzuto Management
View all Bozzuto Management properties


text:
JOIN THE CHORUS OF VOICES! CLICK and TWEET: I support #ONEMoms Tweet
Nine moms are going to Kenya with ONE.org, a grassroots advocacy and campaigning organization that fights extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa, from July 23 - 30, 2011. Who are we? - From left to right -- Cooper Munroe (The Motherhood) | Elisa Morgan (Fulfill Magazine) | Emily McKhann (The Motherhood) | Jennifer James (Mom Bloggers Club) | Jyl Johnson Pattee (Mom It Forward) | Karen Walrond (Chookooloonks) | Lindsay Maines (Rock and Roll Mama) | Rachel Fox (Coming Alive) | Shayne Moore (Global Soccer Mom)
Why are we going to Kenya? To listen, learn and share stories with moms from all walks of life. We'll be blogging, tweeting, taking video and photos while we're there! Be sure to follow the #ONEMoms hashtag and the One.org Moms page.
Grab ONE's Badge:
Code  |
Mom Bloggers Club Members Who Support #ONEMoms (111 Supporters & Growing from the US, UK, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, and Philippines!) Page 1 of
Supporters | Page 2 |
Also, do you have code for a button badge that I can place on my blog MommyBlogExpert to show my support?
© 2015 Created by Mom Bloggers Club.


text:
Chester Hotel
Hotel | Incomparable Comfort, P.O. Box 2345, Nakuru, Kenya .
4 out of 6 customers would recommend this property
Recent review (04/04/2014)
"The staff are very friendly and helpful. Cleanliness is good, the beds are comfortable, and there is plenty of hot water. The food in the restaurant is also good and reasonably priced. The buffet breakfast is filling.…"
Read all Chester Hotel reviewsFacilities
- Credit cards accepted
- Car Parking
- Lounge area
- Internet / Wi-Fi
- 24 hour reception
- Restaurant
- Safety deposit
- 24 hour hot showers
- Tours/Travel Desk
- Washing machines
- Wheelchair accessible
What's Included
- Luggage Room
- Breakfast
- Linen
- Towel
Cancellation Policy
Customers can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 2 days before arrival (local time). Payments made to HostelBookers are non-refundable.
Enter dates to check prices
About Chester Hotel
The Chester Hotel was launched with a simple but challenging goal; to provide incomparable comfort in a Christian environment. Chester is setup overlooking the Lake Nakuru National Park and commanding a panoramic view over the glittering flights of the popular flamingos, a few kilometers away from the lake Baringo and Menengai crater, Chester Hotel enjoys one of the finest locations in the town.
Your comfort is a guarantee as the room's serenity brings total peace & comfort.
Accommodation Information
Our rooms are all private with bathrooms,are connected to wi-fi and satellite Tv's. the rooms are categorized in singles,doubles,twin beds triples & deluxes.
Other languages
- Deutsch: Chester Hotel
- Español: Chester Hotel
- Français: Chester Hotel
- Italiano: Chester Hotel
- Português: Chester Hotel


text:
Off Shore Oil Drilling to be discussed in Tampa Bay Area
The issue of drilling off the coast of Florida is very much up for debate, , after the Governmentââ¬â¢s Minerals Management Service announced their plan earlier in the month that would for allow drilling in 2 million acres in the Gulf of Mexico south of the Florida Panhandle.
Florida lawmakers and critics of the proposal objected loudly when the government agency announced there would be 13 public hearings in 5 states to discuss the proposal, but none of them to be held in Florida.
But after Floridaââ¬â¢s Senators ââ¬â Bill Nelson and Mel Martinez protested ââ¬âa meeting was scheduled for next Thursday in Tallahassee ââ¬â but only that oneââ¬Â¦.
So local environmentalists and Congressman Jim Davis are holding their own meetings on the topic next week. A coalition of groups will be holding a meeting next Wednesday where comments will be forwarded to the Department of Interiorââ¬Â¦Ã¢â¬Â¦Patricia Kieslyis Next Monday, Tampa Congressman Jim Davis will be holding his own meeting , beginning at 9:30 AM to 11, at the Tampa Port Authority (roll tape#2 o.q.ââ¬?in this decisionââ¬?) As gas prices climbed well over $2.00 for the first time last year and much of the country seemed to realize that oil is a finite resource, attention in Congress became re-focused on drilling off the shores of Florida ââ¬â something that Congressman Davis is acutely aware of
(roll tape#3 o.q. ââ¬ÅFOR THE LONG TERM") So if who want to share your opinion with the Department of Interior regarding the MMS plan, but work in the daytime, FCAN, FPIRG, the Sierra Club, and Defenders of Wildlife will be hosting their meeting Wednesday evening beginning at 6:30PM at the Don Vista Cultural in Pass a grilleââ¬Â¦Again, Pat Kiesylis (Kice-leece from Defenders of Wildlife)
(Roll tape#4 o.q.ââ¬?opposed to itââ¬?) Those meetings will be held next Monday morning and Wednesday evening, respectfullyââ¬Â¦.The meeting to be held by the Interior Department in Tallahassee will take place from 1-3 p.m. on April 6th at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center.


text:
Ultrafast all-optical Nth-order differentiator based on chirped fiber Bragg gratings
Optics Express, Vol. 15, Issue 12, pp. 7196-7201 (2007)
Enhanced HTML Acrobat PDF (456 KB)
In this letter we present a technique for the implementation of Nth-order ultrafast temporal differentiators. This technique is based on two oppositely chirped fiber Bragg gratings in which the grating profile maps the spectral response of the Nth-order differentiator. Examples of 1st, 2nd, and 4th order differentiators are designed and numerically simulated.
© 2007 Optical Society of America
OCIS Codes
(060.2340) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber optics components
(230.1150) Optical devices : All-optical devices
(320.5540) Ultrafast optics : Pulse shaping
ToC Category:
Fiber Optics and Optical Communications
Original Manuscript: February 20, 2007
Revised Manuscript: May 16, 2007
Manuscript Accepted: May 23, 2007
Published: May 29, 2007
Miguel A. Preciado, Victor Garcia-Muñoz, and Miguel A. Muriel, "Ultrafast all-optical Nth-order differentiator
based on chirped fiber Bragg gratings," Opt. Express 15, 7196-7201 (2007)
Sort: Year | Journal | Reset
- N. Q. Ngo, S. F. Yu, S. C. Tjin, and C. H. Kam, "A new theoretical basis of higher-derivative optical differentiators," Opt. Commun. 230, 115−129 (2004). [CrossRef]
- H. J. A. da Silva and J. J. O'Reilly, "Optical pulse modeling with Hermite - Gaussian functions," Opt. Lett. 14, 526- (1989). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
- R. Slavík, Y. Park, M. Kulishov, R. Morandotti, and J. Azaña, "Ultrafast all-optical differentiators, " Opt. Express 14, 10699-10707 (2006). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
- N. K. Berger, B. Levit, B. Fischer, M. Kulishov, D. V. Plant, and J. Azaña, " Temporal differentiation of optical signals using a phase-shifted fiber Bragg grating," Opt. Express 15, 371-381 (2007). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
- Y. Park, R. Slavik, J. Azaña "Ultrafast all-optical first and higher-order differentiators based on interferometers" Opt. Lett. 32, 710-712 (2007). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
- M. A. Preciado, V. García-Muñoz, and M. A. Muriel "Grating design of oppositely chirped FBGs for pulse shaping," IEEE Photon. Technol. Lett. 10, 435-437 (2007). [CrossRef]
- A. G. Jepsen, A. E. Johnson, E. S. Maniloff, T. W. Mossberg, M. J. Munroe, and J. N. Sweetser, "Fibre Bragg grating based spectral encoder/decoder for lightwave CDMA," Electron. Lett. 35, 1096-1097 (1999). [CrossRef]
- I. Littler, M. Rochette, and B. Eggleton, "Adjustable bandwidth dispersionless bandpass FBG optical filter," Opt. Express 13, 3397-3407 (2005). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
- J. Azaña and M. A. Muriel, ''Real-time optical spectrum analysis based on the time-space duality in chirped fiber gratings,''IEEE J. Quantum Electron. 36, 517-527 (2000). [CrossRef]
- J. Azaña and L. R. Chen, "Synthesis of temporal optical waveforms by fiber Bragg gratings: a new approach based on space-to-frequency-to-time mapping, " J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 19, 2758-2769 (2002). [CrossRef]
- S. Longhi, M. Marano, P. Laporta, O. Svelto, "Propagation, manipulation, and control of picosecond optical pulses at 1.5 μm in fiber Bragg gratings, J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 19, 2742-2757 (2002). [CrossRef]
- B. Bovard, "Derivation of a matrix describing a rugate dielectric thin film," Appl. Opt. 27, 1998-2004 (1988). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
- J. F. BrennanIII and D. L. LaBrake, "Fabrication of chirped fiber bragg gratings of any desired bandwidth using frequency modulation," US patent 6728444 (April 2004).
- I. C. M. Littler, L. Fu, and B. J. Eggleton, "Effect of group delay ripple on picosecond pulse compression schemes," Appl. Opt. 44, 4702-4711 (2005). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
Cited By |
Alert me when this paper is cited |
OSA is able to provide readers links to articles that cite this paper by participating in CrossRef's Cited-By Linking service. CrossRef includes content from more than 3000 publishers and societies. In addition to listing OSA journal articles that cite this paper, citing articles from other participating publishers will also be listed.


text:
Panasonic HX DC1 dual camera
Wimbledon £110.00- Posted
- 1108 days ago
camera in perfect condition, boxed, used for recording two courses I ran.
selling since it does not have an external mic input, great otherwise.
only a few months old
cash only, sorry no paypal or posting
can meet in central London
thanks for looking
Ad ID: 100245529


text:
Hybrids | ||||||||
Robert J. Sawyer | ||||||||
Tor Books, 396 pages | ||||||||
A review by Greg L. Johnson
The novel begins in a leisurely fashion, as we journey with Mary and Ponter through the peculiarities of modern human
culture. Among hard SF writers, Sawyer most resembles Kim Stanley Robinson in his willingness to indulge in exposition and
scene-setting. Sawyer prefers to build slowly instead of starting out with a bang, and by the time the conflicts in the plot
become clear, Sawyer has firmly established his world and his characters.
The conflicts mostly grow out of the different viewpoints of Neanderthal and human society when it comes to crime and
punishment. Violent crime is nearly unheard of in Neanderthal society, and when it occurs the penalty is severe: Sterilization
for the criminal and anyone who shares fifty percent of his or her genes. This method of justice had led Ponter, in Humans, to
commit an act of violence in revenge for Mary's rape at the beginning of Hominids, the first book in the
series. Ponter's secret hangs like a cloud over Hybrids, and when combined with the story of his love with Mary and the discovery
of a scheme to exploit the undeveloped, resource-rich Neanderthal world, the story inevitably leads to a point where individuals
must make decisions regarding life and death not only for themselves, but their entire society.
Now, in science fiction, that's not an unusual situation. The controversial element in Hybrids comes not from individual
characters making important decisions, but what, in the end, those decisions entail. At one point in the novel, Mary Vaughan is
faced with a decision whether to create a tailored virus that would kill only human males. The justification is simple, a
human male threatens the Neanderthals. The decision Mary makes is one of the crucial elements in Hybrids, but the actions of
another character make it plain that regardless of Mary's decision, unleashing the virus is the right thing to do.
The moral situation set up here is worth a much longer discussion, there are elements of guilt and punishment, the individual
versus society, and the use of violence in order to prevent violence. In addition, Hybrids injects an element of gender
politics; there is more than a hint that some actions are simply more likely to be committed by human males than anyone else,
and the proposed response to this proposition takes Sawyer into territory that recalls both the off-beat brand of feminism
espoused in David Brin's The Postman and the we-must-guard-against-men mentality of Sheri S. Tepper's The
Gate To Women's Country. It's an odd intersection where libertarianism runs smack into social engineering based on gender, and species.
In the end, Hybrids succeeds at completing Ponter and Mary's story, and at the very least confronting the moral
and philosophical issues raised by the contrasting approaches to justice and society found in Neanderthal and human culture. In
the end, the reader may or may not agree with the decisions Mary and the other characters make, but they will know why those decisions
were made. Hybrids is a novel that tells a good story, and doesn't back down from confronting the issues that story
creates. It's a first-class finish to a series that ranks with the author's finest work.
In one of those odd moments of synchronicity that help make reality fun, reviewer Greg L. Johnson recently found himself dining on pheasant while at that moment in their story, Mary and Ponter were doing the same. His reviews also appear in the The New York Review of Science Fiction. |
If you find any errors, typos or other stuff worth mentioning,
please send it to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Copyright © 1996-2014 SF Site All Rights Reserved Worldwide


text:
Only persons whose commercial radio operator license bears this endorsement may repair, maintain, or internally adjust ship radar equipment.
To qualify, you must:
How to Obtain a License
Submit FCC Form 605 along with the appropriate Proof of Passing Certificates (for the requisite written examination elements) to apply. (You do NOT need to submit FCC Form 159 (fee processing form) or any fees.) Many Commercial Operator License Examination Managers (COLEMs) file these documents for applicants who test with them. Ask your COLEM if it provides this service to its customers.
To obtain an FCC Commercial Operator License, applicants must submit, to the Commission, proof of passing written and/or telegraphy Elements as illustrated in the following table.
View License Comparison Chart | Written Elements | Telegraphy Elements | ||||||||
Type of License | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7R | 8 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
Ship Radar Endorsement |
Written Examination Elements


text:
Dr. Sette said significant advances in bioinformatics and genomic sequencing over the last 10 years will enable the La Jolla Institute team to seek more comprehensive epitope identification than ever before. "The genomes of microbes of very large sizes are now available," he said, referring to biomedical advances that have allowed the entire molecular blueprint of many viruses and microbes to be mapped. In addition, bioinformatic prediction, which uses computer modeling and algorithms for disease research, has been greatly refined, he said.
"It is now technologically possible to tackle some of the biggest pathogens, such as malaria and TB (tuberculosis), with a truly unbiased screen that could reveal many exciting new vaccine and diagnostic candidates," said Dr. Sette, who is principal investigator on the tuberculosis and dengue virus contracts and co-investigator on the malaria contract.
Shane Crotty, Ph.D., co-investigator on the tuberculosis contract, described epitopes as what the immune system "sees" on an infected cell and which causes it to attack and eliminate the cell. "By understanding which epitopes cause an immune attack, scientists can conceivably use those epitopes to develop a vaccine to ward off illness in this case to tuberculosis." Researchers from UC San Diego and FIOCRUZ, a health institute in Brazil, will also collaborate on the tub
Contact: Bonnie Ward email@example.com 619-303-3160 La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology Source:Eurekalert |


text:
EC District Meeting 2Q Meeting
Why FPTA Matters |
As a result of the hard work of FPTA members, lobbying team, staff and other supporters, the FPTA has been able to make a positive impact on the ability of PTs, PTAs and students to practice in Florida. Here are some past successes and how they made such a difference. |


text:
HOME | Pastors | Church Committees | Denominations | Bldg Campaigns | Parachurch Fundraising | Foreign | Individuals | Mags/Media/Webs
40-Day Stewardship Drives | About Brian Kluth | Bible Insights | Products | Committee Resources | Quotes-Stats-Humor | Speaking Ministry
VIDEO & AUDIO PREACHING, TEACHING, TRAINING by Dr. Brian Kluth
► Audio and written transcripts of Brian preaching through the "40 Day Generous Life" devotional
► Videos of Brian in TV interviews and news stories
► Videos of Brian's guest generosity preaching
► Videos of Brian's "Because I Love You FAMILY ORGANIZER" Seminar
► Video/Audio/Handouts of Brian's financial and generosity preaching in his church
► Audio of Brian's week long "Experiencing God as Your Provider" Conference
► Video or audio of Building Campaign Preaching Messages
► Video or Audio of Brian's preaching during the "40 Day Spiritual Journey to a More Generous Life" Bible devotional
► "MAXIMUM Generosity" Seminar for Pastors and Church Leaders
► RADIO COMMENTARIES by Brian on Crown Financial Ministries "Money Matters" Program heard on 1000 stations
$49.95 Downloads:
1500+ churches for 500,000 people
40 Day Devotional:
500+ churches and 320,000 copies
$29.95 Cartoons
$19.95 Pamphlets
Family Organizer
45 Best practices
FREE 40 Day
CBN TV Interview:
Brian Kluth's generosity testimony and the story of how his 40 Day Generous Life Bible devotional became an unexpected bestseller in 1 year.
NBC TV Interview #1:
Brian Kluth's story of how his Generous Life Bible devotional became an unexpected bestseller in 1 year.
NBC TV Interview #2:
News account of how the church where Brian Kluth pastors generously provided 250 volunteers to help a middle school that was facing a major clean up crisis.
Guest Generosity Sermon:
"Experience the Joy:
Learning to Become an Open Handed Giver in a Tight Fisted World"
Brian preached for this church's Commitment Sunday
and afterwards people turned in their 3-year pledge cards
"Why Become A Generous Christian?"
5 Life Changing Reasons To Become
A Generous Giver
Watch VIDEO(s)
VIDEO of the "Because I Love You FAMILY ORGANIZER" SEMINAR
"Because I Love You
FAMILY ORGANIZER & Seminar"
Brian normally conducts this seminar at churches where he is a guest generosity speaker for the weekend worship services. This 90 minute Sunday evening seminar is made available and normally 15٪ to 35٪ of the people that heard Brian preach in worship services comes back for this seminar.
"40 Day Generous Life" Messages
Brian taught through the entire 40 Day Generous Life devotional covering each of the 40 Biblical financial principles at a weeklong family conference. AUDIO FILES and WRITTEN TRANSCRIPTS of teaching from all 40 days are available in the box on the right. Most of the daily audio files are between 3 and 9 minutes long.
AUDIO FILES: Brian's audio messages for each of the 40 days in the Generous Life devotional
WRITTEN TRANSCRIPTS: DAYS 1-40 All the messages in 1 doc Days 1-7 Days 8-14 Days 15-21 Days 22-28 Days 29-35 Days 36-40
40 radio/audio/written true stories about people's "journey to generosity"
VIDEO or AUDIO OF BRIAN'S FINANCE & GENEROSITY TEACHING AT THE CHURCH WHERE HE IS THE PASTOR
Kick off sermon for start of 40 Day Generous Life devotional:
"5 Life Changing Reasons to Become a Generous Giver to God's Work"
Financial Sermon:
"PART 1: Discovering Godφs Answers
for Financial Stability In Unstable Times"
Live a Life of THANKSGIVING (Part #1 of 2)
Watch Video
Audio Only
MP3/Ipod Download
"PART 2: Discovering Godφs Answers
"Wise Men Still Bring Him Gifts:
How To Be A Generous Christian"
This is a message that Brian gave in his church that highlights six aspects of wise giving based on 2 Cor 8 & 9: (1) Give sacrificially. (2) Give increasingly, (3) Give faithfully, (4) Give proportionately, (5) Give expectantly and (6) Give cheerfully.
"Get Your House In Order"
Brian gave this message at a Sunday service based on the Scripture text in Isaiah 38:1. Following the message he gave every family in the church a 16-page guide he wrote about helping them to get their house in order.
Streaming audio
MP3 Download
Sermon Handout
Preview OR order this FAMILY ORGANIZER
"Living the Truly Good Life:
Ways to Rise Above the Pull of Materialism"
Brian gave this financial message at his local church during the holiday season.
"10 Keys to Finding True Financial Stability in Unstable Times"
Brian has given this as a church sermon series or as a seminar at The Navigators Glen Eyrie Castle, family conferences and large churches.
12 Biblical Financial Principles outlined in the word: "T.H.A.N.K.S.G.I.V.I.N.G."
This was a November sermon series Brian preached entitled: "Financial Truths - Live a Life of T.H.A.N.K.S.G.I.V.I.N.G." Each letter represents a financial truth that will lead people to a deeper intimacy with Christ while freeing them from financial attitudes and practices that cause stress and unrest in their lives.
"God's Plan for Money, Se.x & Power"
In this message, Brian identifies 3 temptations that have destroyed many lives, marriages and ministries. He then shares God's life-giving and life-protecting antidotes for each of these deadly temptations. Handouts also provide specific spiritual commitments people can make plus additional list of verses for personal study and application.
"Secrets to Hilarious Giving for Special Needs"
Biblical insights for motivating people to extravagant giving for special projects or building programs
"Maximizing Your Money & Resources" Seminar
This seminar was given at The Navigator's Glen Eyrie Castle Financial Freedom Conference
"30 Biblical Principles for Financial Peace & Freedom"
Brian's sermon series and seminar materials gives God's ancient wisdom to help modern people find true financial stability in unstable times. This life-coming teaching has been shared around the country and around the world and has been translated into other languages.
5 Week Financial Sermon Series
"Breaking Free from the
Bondage of Money & Materialism"
This sermon series is very similar to the one listed above, but with 5 fewer Biblical principles shared. But the handouts may be of help to you in planning your own financial sermon series.
"Godφs 3 Legged Financial Stool:
The Bible's Plan for Financial Stability & Security"
This message was given by Brian at Promise Keepers Stadium Events in the New York-New Jersey area and Kansas City
FINANCIAL TEACHING SERIES at a Christian Family Conference:
Financial Teaching Series:
"Experiencing God
as Your Provider...
Open Handed Living in a Tight Fisted World"
26 audio and MP3 teaching tracks
MP3/Ipod Downloads
BUILDING CAMPAIGN Preaching Messages:
Learning to Become an Open Handed Living in a Tight Fisted World"
"MAXIMUM Generosity" Seminar for Pastors and Church Leaders:
Fast Facts - National Financial & Generosity Trends Impacting Churches
Message - MP3Download
Watch 8 min video clip
Sermon on the aMount - This message gives real life Biblical examples to help teach people be generous to God's work in spite of any difficult financial struggles or circumstances they may be experiencing.
Brian's RADIO COMMENTARIES on Crown Financial Ministries "Money Matters" Program heard on 1000 stations
► "Are You Rich?" [MP3 - 1min30sec]
►"5 Biblical Keys to Financial Stability" [MP3 - 2min37sec]
►"The Stewardship Dilemma Facing Churches" [MP3 - 2min45sec]
Brian's Weekly Preaching Messages:
Click SEND to FORWARD this page to others
View count:


text:
Donald Calne, D.Sc., is professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia, where he was director of the Neurodegenerative Disorders Centre. He is chairman of the World Federation of Neurology's Research Committee of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders and a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the National Parkinson Foundation in Canada. His book Within Reason: Rationality and Human Behavior was published by Random House, Inc., in 1999.
Subscribe free to Brain in the News, a monthly newspaper we mail to you with articles and websites from around the world, highlighting the latest discoveries about the brain. Subscribe Now
Sign up for one of our newslettersNews: Monthly roundup of Dana stories and other information Cerebrum: Monthly announcement of new Cerebrum feature storiesReport on Progress publication announcementSubscribe Now


text:
Should we be prescribing opioids from the ED? This question is explored in the recent ACEP Clinical Policy on ED Opioid Prescriptions.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (8.5MB) | Embed
by emcrit 3 Comments
If you enjoyed this post, you will almost certainly enjoy our others. Subscribe to our email list to keep informed on all of the ED Critical Care goodness.
This Post was by + Scott Weingart, MD, published 3 years ago. We never spam; we hate spammers! Spammers probably work for the Joint Commission.
Bill Hinckley says
Thanks, Scott. It brought a smile to my face to picture Scott Weingart treating routine, minor care, chronic back pain just like the rest of us.
I'm intrigued to hear about the EM Practice podcasts. I stopped subscribing 2 years ago because I realized, although I loved the product, I just wasn't routinely getting them read. You and Nickson could change all that.
emcrit says
Thanks Bill!
[…] EmCrit (they've released several other interesting episodes as […]
Hi, my name is Scott Weingart.
I am an ED
Intensivist from New York City. My career goal and the purpose of this blog and podcast is to bring Upstairs Care, Downstairs-–that is to bring ICU level care to the ED, so our patients can receive optimum treatment the moment they roll through the door.


text:
Auction to benefit Chile 2
From the friends at MontenBaik.com:
As you probably know we had a huge earthquake last saturday. There are some areas in Chile completely devastated for the Tsunami and Earthquake.
In Montenbaik we are trying to help as much as possible and to start we put an Auction for Andrew Neethling's signed T-Shirt and Filip Polc Gloves. This Auction is open to people form all over the world, so I really appreciate if you can help us adding a post on your web site about it.
Here is the Auction: http://montenbaik.com/2010/03/remate-a-beneficio-victimas-del-terremoto-polera-andrew-neethling-team-trek-y-guantes-filip-polc-team-ms-evil/
So there you have it! Go bid on some swank new gear for a really good cause!
2 comments


text:
Sondheim On Sondheim Broadway Show Discount Tickets to Sondheim On Sondheim on Broadway Sondheim On Sondheim on Broadway This new Roundabout Theatre Company production is a musical revue containing more than 20 songs by master composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim who brought Broadway such seminal tunes as "Send in the Clowns" (A Little Night Music) and "Not While I'm Around" (Sweeney Todd). The brand new Broadway musical revue, which intersperses songs with revealing interviews with Sondheim talking about the artistic process, was conceived and directed by frequent collaborator James Lapine (Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods). Starring in the production is another Broadway legend, singer Barbara Cook, as well as singer/actress Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty), esteemed performers Tom Wopat and Norm Lewis, and two of Broadway's brightest young talents, Euan Morton and Leslie Kritzer.
Sondheim On Sondheim Discount Tickets Please check today's discount Broadway ticket listings to see what discount ticket offers we have for this Broadway show. CLICK HERE
Sondheim On Sondheim Regular Price Tickets Regular Price Tickets are available for this show . Please CLICK HERE for current prices and availability of regular price tickets for this Broadway Show.
Broadway Theatre Sondheim On Sondheim is currently playing at the following Broadway Theatre:
Studio 54 Theatre 254 West 54th Street New York, NY 10019 Click Here For More Info On The Theatre
Show Synopsis: The songs of Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim are the subject of this musical revue, which also includes interview footage with the composer/lyricist.
Genre: Musical Revue
Cast List: Vanessa Williams Barbara Cook Leslie Kritzer Tom Wopat Norm Lewis Euan Morton Matthew Scott
Production Credits: James Lapine (Direction) Beowulf Boritt (Set Design) Susan Hilferty (Costume Design) Ken Billington (Lighting Design) Dan Moses Schreier (Sound Design) Peter Flaherty (Projections) David Loud (Musical Direction)
Other Credits: Stephen Sondheim (Music and Lyrics)
Summary Directed by frequent collaborator James Lapine (Into the Woods, Sunday in the Park with George), this is a musical revue of Stephen Sondheim's songs, sung by a distinguished cast of pros (Barbara Cook, Vanessa Williams, Tom Wopat, and more) and featuring video footage of Sondheim himself talking about the creative process. Age Teens and Up. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre. Our Recommendation This revue, which includes an eclectic selection of Broadway legend Sondheim's songs, may be a good introduction to the composer/lyricist's work for the uninitiated. Ardent fans, on the other hand, are likely to have mixed feelings. On one hand, Sondheim on Sondheim is like a brilliant video project, featuring projections of charming and enlightening video interviews with Sondheim. On the other hand, the live musical performances are, despite the considerable talents of the cast, largely underwhelming due to uninspired direction, a too-small band, and bland musical arrangements that make one long to go home and listen to the original Broadway cast recordings instead.
Broadway Shows | TV Shows | Eats | Hotel Discounts | F.A.Q. | About Us | Contact Us
Copyright © 2009 New York TV Show Tickets Inc. - nytix.com


text:
v.2.180 rev.6
main page
Alter titles:
ヒャッコ |
Type: | TV (13 episodes), 25 min |
Aired: |
2 October, 2008 -
25 December, 2008
finished airing |
Genres: |
Comedy School Slice of Life |
Studio: |
Nippon Animation |
Rating: | 7.22 |
Weighed: | 7.22 (74 votes) |
Grabbed by: | 124 |
Share it with
On their first day of high school shy Ayumi Nonomura and taciturn Tatsuki Iizuka become lost on the immense campus of Kamizono Academy. An irresistible force of nature named Torako Kageyama accompanied by her best friend Suzume Saotome appears in front of them. Led, sometimes pushed, by Torako, the girls and their classmates work through problems of school, home and adolescence.
Add pictures
Add character
Related anime:
1 |
add a comment
Only registered users can post comments.
Please log in with your username and password or with the help of other services:
You can also create new account by filling out the form.


text:
Bandgap-assisted surface-plasmon sensing
Applied Optics, Vol. 46, Issue 16, pp. 3369-3375 (2007)
Enhanced HTML Acrobat PDF (1009 KB)
Surface-plasmon resonance (SPR) is a sensing technique widely used for its label-free feature. However, its sensitivity is contingent on the divergence angle of the excitation beam. The problem becomes pronounced for compact systems when a low-cost LED is used as the light source. When the Kretschmann configuration with a periodically modulated surface is used, a bandgap appears in the surface plasmon dispersion relation. We recognize that the high density of modes on the edge of the surface-plasmon bandgap permits the coupling of a wider range of incidence angles of excitation photons to surface-plasmon polaritons than what is possible in the traditional Kretschmann configuration. Here, the numerical simulation illustrates that the sensitivity, detection limit, and reflectivity minimum of an amplitude-based SPR bandgap-assisted surface-plasmon sensor are almost independent of the divergence angle. Two different bandgap structures are compared with the Kretschmann configuration using the rigorous coupled-wave analysis technique. The results indicate that the bandgap-assisted sensing outperforms traditional SPR sensing when the angular standard deviation of the excitation beam is above 1°.
© 2007 Optical Society of America
OCIS Codes
(000.3110) General : Instruments, apparatus, and components common to the sciences
(120.4640) Instrumentation, measurement, and metrology : Optical instruments
(120.5700) Instrumentation, measurement, and metrology : Reflection
(130.6010) Integrated optics : Sensors
(240.6680) Optics at surfaces : Surface plasmons
(260.6970) Physical optics : Total internal reflection
ToC Category:
Optics at Surfaces
Original Manuscript: September 1, 2006
Revised Manuscript: January 30, 2007
Manuscript Accepted: January 30, 2007
Published: May 15, 2007
Arnaud J. Benahmed and Chih-Ming Ho, "Bandgap-assisted surface-plasmon sensing," Appl. Opt. 46, 3369-3375 (2007)
Sort: Year | Journal | Reset
- H. Raether, Surface Plasmons on Smooth and Rough Surfaces and on Gratings (Springer-Verlag, 1988).
- J. Homola, "Present and future of surface plasmon resonance biosensors," Anal. Bioanal. Chem. 377, 528-539 (2003). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
- J. Melendez, R. Carr, D. Bartholomew, K. Kukanskis, J. Elkind, S. Yee, C. Furlong, and R. Woodbury, "A commercial solution for surface plasmon sensing," Sens. Actuators B 35, 212-216 (1996). [CrossRef]
- E. Kretschmann, "Determination of optical constants of metals by excitation of surface plasmons," Z. Phys. 241, 313-324 (1971). [CrossRef]
- G. Nenninger, M. Piliarik, and J. Homola, "Data analysis for optical sensors based on spectroscopy of surface plasmons," Meas. Sci. Technol. 13, 2038-2046 (2002). [CrossRef]
- J. Homola, "On the sensitivity of surface plasmon resonance sensors with spectral interrogation," Sens. Actuators B 41, 207-211 (1997). [CrossRef]
- S. Wu, H. Ho, W. Law, C. Lin, and S. Kong, "Highly sensitive differential phase-sensitive surface plasmon resonance biosensor based on the Mach-Zehnder configuration," Opt. Lett. 29, 2378-2380 (2004). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
- A. Kolomenskii, P. Gershon, and H. Schuessler, "Sensitivity and detection limit of concentration and adsorption measurements by laser-induced surface-plasmon resonance," Appl. Opt. 36, 6539-6547 (1997). [CrossRef]
- J. Homola, S. Yee, and G. Gauglitz, "Surface plasmon resonance sensors: review," Sens. Actuators B 54, 3-15 (1999). [CrossRef]
- J. Villatoro and A. Garcia-Valenzuela, "Sensitivity of optical sensors based on laser-excited surface-plasmon waves," Appl. Opt. 38, 4837-4844 (1999). [CrossRef]
- F. Pincemin and J. Greffet, "Propagation and localization of a surface plasmon polariton on a finite grating," J. Opt. Soc. Am. B 13, 1499-1509 (1996). [CrossRef]
- B. Fischer, T. Fischer, and W. Knoll, "Dispersion of surface-plasmons in rectangular, sinusoidal, and incoherent silver gratings," J. Appl. Phys. 75, 1577-1581 (1994). [CrossRef]
- J. Yoon, G. Lee, S. Song, C. Oh, and P. Kim, "Surface-plasmon photonic band gaps in dielectric gratings on a flat metal surface," J. Appl. Phys. 94, 123-129 (2003). [CrossRef]
- W. Barnes, T. Preist, S. Kitson, and J. Sambles, "Physical origin of photonic energy gaps in the propagation of surface plasmons on gratings," Phys. Rev. B 54, 6227-6244 (1996). [CrossRef]
- K. Ho, C. Chan, and C. Soukoulis, "Existence of a photonic gap in periodic dielectric structures," Phys. Rev. Lett. 65, 3152-3155 (1990). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
- M. Gonzalez, J. Weeber, A. Baudrion, A. Dereux, A. Stepanov, J. Krenn, E. Devaux, and T. Ebbesen, "Design, near-field characterization, and modeling of 45° circle surface-plasmon Bragg mirrors," Phys. Rev. B 73, 155416 (2006). [CrossRef]
- J. Sanchez-Gil and A. Maradudin, "Surface-plasmon polariton scattering from a finite array of nanogrooves/ridges: efficient mirrors," Appl. Phys. Lett. 86, (2005). [CrossRef]
- S. Kitson, W. Barnes, and J. Sambles, "Full photonic band gap for surface modes in the visible," Phys. Rev. Lett. 77, 2670-2673 (1996). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
- E. Palik, Handbook of Optical Constants of Solids (Academic, 1985).
- M. Moharam, D. Pommet, E. Grann, and T. Gaylord, "Stable implementation of the rigorous coupled-wave analysis for surface-relief gratings--enhanced transmittance matrix approach," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 12, 1077-1086 (1995). [CrossRef]
- M. Moharam, E. Grann, D. Pommet, and T. Gaylord, "Formulation for stable and efficient implementation of the rigorous coupled-wave analysis of binary gratings," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 12, 1068-1076 (1995). [CrossRef]
- P. Lalanne and G. Morris, "Highly improved convergence of the coupled-wave method for TM polarization," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 13, 779-784 (1996). [CrossRef]
- J. Chandezon, D. Maystre, and G. Raoult, "A new theoretical method for diffraction gratings and its numerical application," J. Opt. 11, 235-241 (1980). [CrossRef]
- L. Li, J. Chandezon, G. Granet, and J. Plumey, "Rigorous and efficient grating-analysis method made easy for optical engineers," Appl. Opt. 38, 304-313 (1999). [CrossRef]
Cited By |
Alert me when this paper is cited |
OSA is able to provide readers links to articles that cite this paper by participating in CrossRef's Cited-By Linking service. CrossRef includes content from more than 3000 publishers and societies. In addition to listing OSA journal articles that cite this paper, citing articles from other participating publishers will also be listed.


text:
Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering
The university's basic requirements for the MS degree are discussed in the Graduate Degrees section of the Stanford Bulletin. The following are specific departmental requirements.
The Department of Materials Science and Engineering requires a minimum of 45 units for a master's degree to be taken in residence at Stanford. A Master's Program Proposal form should be filled out, signed by the student's academic adviser and submitted to the department's student services manager by the end of the student's first quarter of study. Final revisions to the master's program proposal must be submitted no later than one academic quarter prior to the quarter of expected degree conferral. Stanford Materials Science undergraduates who are pursuing or who plan to pursue a coterminal MS degree may have more flexibility in their programs and should consult with their academic advisers regarding appropriate core course and elective choices.
Degree requirements are as follows:
- A minimum of 30 units of Materials Science and Engineering (MATSCI) course work, including core and lab courses specified below, all taken for a letter grade. Research units, one-unit seminars, MATSCI 299 Practical Training and courses in other departments (i.e., where students cannot enroll in a class with a MATSCI subject code) cannot be counted for this requirement.
- Of these 30 units of Materials Science requirements, students must include a or b.
- Three classes from MATSCI 201-210 core courses and three MATSCI 171, 172, 173, 174, 175 laboratory courses. One laboratory requirement may be fulfilled by taking a lab course from another engineering department.
- Four classes from MATSCI 201-210 core courses and two MATSCI 171, 172, 173, 174, 175 laboratory courses. One laboratory requirement may be fulfilled by taking a lab course from another engineering department.
- 15 units of approved course electives to result in a technically cohesive program. Of the 15 units of elective courses:
- 12 of the 15 units must be taken for a letter grade (except for those submitting an MS thesis report).
- A maximum of three units may be seminars.
- If writing a master's thesis report, a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 15 units of MATSCI 200 Master's Research may be counted. Master's research units may be counted only if writing an MS thesis report. The final version of the thesis report must be signed off by two faculty and submitted to student services manager by last day of classes of the graduation quarter. See student services manager for details and approval.
- A maximum of three units may be undergraduate units, but not courses below the 100-level offering.
- A maximum of five units may be used for a foreign language course (not including any remedial English or courses in the student's native language if other than English). Students must plan to enroll in an upper-level designation of a foreign language course offering.
- the combination of seminar, undergraduate and language units may not exceed six units total.
- The combination of research, seminar, undergraduate and language units may not exceed 15 units total.
- Activity units may not be counted toward an MS degree.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 for degree course work.
All proposed degree programs are subject to approval by the student's academic adviser and the department's student services manager, who is responsible for assuring that each proposal is a technically cohesive program. The MS degree is expected to be completed within two years during the university's candidacy period for completion of a master's degree.
Master's thesis report
Students wishing to take this option must consult with a MATSCI faculty member initially. Out of the 45 units of MS degree requirements, 6-15 units may be taken in Materials Science master's research by enrolling in MATSCI 200. Students using 15 units of research toward the degree must participate in a more complex and demanding research project than those using lesser units.
The MS thesis report must be approved and signed off by two faculty members. In general, one is student's research adviser, if adviser is a non MATSCI faculty member, a second MATSCI faculty is required to sign off on the thesis report. Consult with student services manager about faculty criteria and requirements. Three copies of the MS thesis report in final format should be submitted to two faculty advisers and to the department. The report is not an official university thesis but is intended to demonstrate to the department and faculty student's ability to conduct and report a directed research project.
As a general guide ine, 6 to 9 units of master's research is a normal load for most students. The report should reflect the number of units taken. For instance, three to four laboratory reports are required for a 3-unit laboratory course. Accordingly, the level expected for 9 units of research would be at least equivalent to three such courses.
Students are advised to submit their thesis draft to faculty adviser readers by the end of fifth week of the quarter in which the units are to be assigned to allow time for faculty comments and revisions. A collated final version of the thesis report should be submitted to faculty and student services manager by last day of classes of student's graduation quarter. The appropriate grade for satisfactory progress in the research project prior to submission of the final report is 'N' (continuing); the 'S' (Satisfactory) final grade is given only when the report is fully approved and signed off by both faculty members.
In cases where students decide to pursue research after the initial program submission deadline, they should submit a revised MS Program Proposal at least two quarters before the degree is granted. The total combined units of Materials Science research units, seminars, language courses and undergraduate courses cannot exceed 15. If a master's thesis report is not submitted, units in MATSCI 200 Master's Research cannot be applied to the department's requirement of 45 units for the conferral of the master's degree.
Petition process for transfer from MS to PhD program
Students admitted to graduate programs are admitted specifically into either the terminal MS or the PhD program. A student admitted to the terminal MS program should not assume admission to the PhD program. Admission to the PhD program is required for a student to be eligible to work toward the PhD degree.
A student in the terminal MS program may petition to be admitted to the PhD program by filing an MS to PhD petition form. Petition must include a one-page statement of purpose explaining why the student wishes to transfer to the PhD program, most recent unofficial transcript and two letters of recommendation from members of the Stanford faculty, including one from the student's prospective research adviser and at least one from a Materials Science faculty member belonging to the Academic Council. The MS to PhD petition to transfer should be submitted to the student services manager by June of the first year in the MS program. Students who wish to submit a petition to the PhD degree program should plan to complete at least six of the MATSCI 200 series (including MATSCI 203 Atomic Arrangements in Solids, MATSCI 204 Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria, MATSCI 207 Rate Processes in Materials) core courses during their first year of admission. A grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or better in the core courses is requirement.
Transferring to the PhD program is a competitive process and only highly qualified MS students may be admitted. Student's original application to the graduate program as well as the materials provided for the transfer petition are reviewed. Students must adhere to requirements for the terminal MS degree, and plan to confer the MS degree in the event that the PhD petition to transfer is not approved.


text:
Honey products providing natural solutions for health and nutrition.
The goal of holistic medicine is to treat a person's whole being, rather than a specific illness. Curing symptoms by taking care of underlying causes optimizes the body's overall health.
Our Propolis diffuser and vaporizer protects the body with the power of apitherapy and aromatherapy. This all-natural, chemical-free device will sanitize any room, while basking it in a pleasant scent. The Propolis diffuser eliminates bacteria, viruses and air pollutants, significantly improving respiratory conditions and reducing allergies.
Propolis, a resinous mixture honey bees collect from botanical sources, promotes heart health and strengthens the immune system. Bee Healthy Farms offers supplementary forms of Propolis, including nasal sprays, throat sprays, and tablets for individual use. Creams, ointments, and lotions are also available to help with personal skin care problems. Using our natural products promote good health without the use of chemicals.
We ship worldwide to individuals who prefer preventative, complementary solutions for their well-being.
Choose your currency or language by clicking icons at the top of the page.
Questions? USA 1-888-235-8002; international 1-845-926-1826;
Europe +3188.8.131.52.80 +33.9220.127.116.11
© Copyright 1994-2015 Bee Healthy Farms, LLC
The information contained on this website is for informational purposes only. It has not been evaluated by the FDA. The information is not intended to prevent, treat, diagnose or cure any illness or disease. All material provided on this website is only for the education of the reader. You should always consult with your physician or other licensed health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Clean and sanitize your air with Propolis Vaporizer / Diffuser, Model A1. It's...
Organic Propolit Throat Spray with organic Propolis and honey in 25% alcohol/vol, 20ml.
No products
No new products at this time


text:
Archaeologists Unearth 2,000-Year-Old Mosaic In Rome
Officials said on Friday that archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old mosaic in Rome that depicts the Greek god Apollo surrounded by his muses in a cellar once used as a park tool shed near the Colosseum.
"This is a very important discovery. The mosaic is in perfect condition and it can be dated exactly to between 64 and 109 AD," Umberto Broccoli, head of the culture department of the Rome city council, told reporters during a visit.
Excavations are being done in an underground gallery of the ancient Trajan Baths.
The baths are a structure near the ruins of Nero's palace in the Domus Aurea.
The parts of the mosaic that have been uncovered are made with shapes of bronze-colored tesserae.
Unique frescoes have been found in the cellar space, including a cityscape and a group of men pressing grapes to make wine.
"This finding," Roman Mayor Gianni Alemanno said, "must make us reflect on the immense wealth of history and art that we must not only defend, but to make it more accessible to the general public."
Alemanno said, "an archaeological discovery is of extraordinary value to the city of Rome."
Archaeologists believe there are more mosaics to be uncovered and said they need an extra $978,000 to finish the excavation.


text:
Color Body Porcelain Tile
The ARTE collection combines the intrinsic creativity of nature with the expressive potential offered by technology. The result is a strong and modular color body porcelain tile with extraordinary aesthetic features that outperform real stone. Inspired by colors and textures found in petrified wood, ARTE retains all of its beauty, warmth and appeal, bringing different colors, sizes and patterns to design flexible and contemporary living spaces.
- 21% Recycled Content
- Floor Tile
- No VOC
- Rectified Tile
- V3 Moderate Variation
- Wall Tile
- 3 1/4 x 6 1/2 (Rectified)
- 12 x 24 (Rectified)
- 13 x 13 (Rectified)
- 20 x 20 (Rectified)


text:
CHUCKLES (v1)
Series: Six (1987)
Chuckles (v1) was first released carded as part of the sixth series (1987). He was also sold in 1988 and was discontinued domestically in 1989.
Chuckles (v1) came with a black handgun and a brown holster belt.
Packaging Information
Filecard Information
File Name: Provost, Philip M.Grade: E-5
Birthplace: Little Rock, Arkansas
Primary Specialty: Criminal Investigations Division
Secondary Specialty: Intelligence
No variations of Chuckles (v1) are known to exist.
Body Construction
Chuckles (v1)'s body is completely original - all new body parts.
International Variants
In India in 1990, Chuckles was released in slightly different colors - with darker pants and a differently colored holster.
Versions of Chuckles
Reference Information
The below information contains information about references to various collector's guides, Hasbro references, original retail prices, and other reference material related to Chuckles (v1).
Original Retail: n/a Hasbro Product: n/a RAHC: n/a Lee's Guide: n/a |
Desimone Guide: #143 Tomart's Guide: #GI5719 The Ultimate Guide: n/a Action Figure Archive Guide: n/a |


text:
Quote Wiseau:The laptop has been fully tested, software installed reinstalled, updates etc. using other software. I'm not paying to have the sapphire. They're having discussions with both companies, it's confusing them as much as it is me. I don't like laptops anyway, it's getting the boot whatever, they should not be allowed near studios.
Remember me
Stay logged in
Forgot your password?
Sound On Sound : Est. 1985


text:
IRS Audits - Part 4 Examining Process
[ Home ] [ Services ] [ FAQ ] [ Site Map ] [ Contact Us ]
This section contains information regarding the establishment of and requirement for control of the statute of limitations date for returns controlled on ERCS.
IRM Handbook 25.6, Statute of Limitations Handbook, provides additional information regarding control of the statute of limitations on AIMS and responsibilities for controlling the statute of limitations date.
Access to ERCS for the purpose of updating the statute of limitations is limited to those with WRITE permission. This is generally the secretary or other clerical personnel.
An individual with APPROVAL authority must approve the updating of the statute of limitations on ERCS. This is generally the group manager, support manager, or the next higher level manager.
The purpose of APPROVAL authority for updating the statute of limitations is to ensure control over the proper use of statutes on cases established on ERCS. Updating and controlling the statute on ERCS is important to ensure that there is no loss to the taxpayer or the government from erroneous abatements or barred assessments. Because ERCS provides reports to assist in the control of the statute of limitations date, it is imperative that the correct statute date is recorded on the system.
Any time a statute is changed, or updated on ERCS, approval is required by the next level of management.
Statute of limitation dates are created when the tax return is filed with a campus. This date is created on the Master File and is the date created on ERCS from AIMS. Generally, there are three reasons a statute would be updated on the ERCS system:
Irregular assessment period
Updating to an alpha statute date
Updating the statute of limitations after securing Form 872, Consent to Extend the Time to Assess Tax
The approval and update of the statute of limitations on ERCS should be done immediately after the event occurs necessitating a statute update. This is covered in more depth in this chapter under section 3.4 below.
Instructions on how to update statutes of limitation on ERCS can be found in the ERCS user handbooks.
Any individual handling a return has the responsibility to ensure the statute of limitations date for that return is correctly reflected in the case file and on ERCS.
When an individual in a group, or other function, receives a case from a campus, or other function, he/she is required to ensure the statute of limitations date is properly reflected in the case file and on ERCS.
If the statute of limitations date is improper, the receiving function should immediately prepare Form 5348, Examination Update, for the manager's written approval. After approval by the manager, the secretary will update the statute date on ERCS, and give both the form 5348 and the return to the manager for approval on ERCS. The first individual receiving the return in the function should do this. All individuals dealing with the return in the function should ensure that the statute date is correct when they receive the return.
Form 895, Notice of Statute Expiration, either located on the case file or tax return, should also be updated to the new statute date; if applicable. General instructions on forms 895 use can be found in IRM 25.6, Statute of Limitations Handbook.
The ERCS upload, done daily, will automatically update the statute of limitations date on AIMS.
The group secretary is responsible for ensuring forms 895 are provided for all returns requiring them. Therefore, it is the secretary's responsibility to run the appropriate 895 Reports as noted in the Section 6, Reports.
Either the group manager/section chief or secretary is responsible for running the Pending Statute Report for his/her group or section on a monthly basis. Requirements for this are outlined below in the Section 6, Reports.
In the group or function, the group manager, or support manager, and examiner, or person assigned control of the return, is ultimately responsible for the control of the statute of limitations and ensuring that the proper statute date is on ERCS.
When a return is received from the campus or other function, the secretary or other receiving individual should review the case and, if the statute date is improper, the return should be given to the group manager or support manager for review and signature approval of the statute update. After approval, the secretary will update the statute on ERCS. The return and/or case file should indicate the new statute date.
When a return is received by the revenue agent/tax compliance officer (hereinafter referred to as technical employee), etc., he/she should ensure that the statute of limitations date on ERCS is correct. If the date is not correct, the technical employee will prepare form 5348 for review and signature approval of the statute update. After managerial approval, the secretary will update the statute date on ERCS and provide the form 5348 and the return to the group manager for approval on ERCS.
Collateral records maintained on ERCS may also require statute of limitations dates. When a collateral record actually has a live statute of limitations (e.g., penalty cases), it is required that this statute date be controlled on ERCS as would normal records maintained on ERCS.
All returns with statutes expiring within 180 days (120 days for returns in Case Processing), irregular statute dates, or all returns with alpha statutes, require that a form 895 be placed on the case file (see IRM 25.6, Statute of Limitations). Areas have the option of increasing the 180- day and 120-day timeframes to a maximum of 400 days; however, they cannot shorten the timeframes. ERCS generates form 895 based on the statute of limitations date recorded on ERCS. Forms 895 currently are generated through ERCS using the computation based on the statute date in ERCS. If a statute of limitations is updated on ERCS prior to the statute of limitations falling within the 180-day timeframe, form 895 will not generate until the statute of limitations is again within the 180/120-day timeframe. In cases such as these, a manually prepared form 895 will be required. Some areas may locally require (particularly in tax compliance office groups) all prior year returns, whose timely statute date falls within the 180 days, have form 895 on the case file. ERCS will not generate a form 895 until the established timeframe has been reached.
The secretary should generate Form 895 from ERCS when the return has 180 days remaining on the statute. Forms 895 should also be generated on all returns containing alpha statutes.
ERCS will automatically indicate that a Form 895 has been issued. When Form 895 is returned, the secretary should update ERCS to indicate that the 895 has been received. Instructions on this process can be found in the ERCS user handbooks.
The secretary should reprint forms 895 as necessary if the form 895 has not been returned from the individual responsible for the return within a specified period of time. The secretary can run the Reprint Specific 895 Forms or the Reprint ALL 895 Forms for this purpose.
IRM 25.6, Statute of Limitations Handbook, contains additional information regarding the maintenance of forms 895 and the requirements for completion and return of the form.
There are two types of ERCS reports that provide statute of limitations information.
Pending Statute Report, and
895 Reports
See Section 6, Reports, for detailed information.
Pending Statute Report — This report is used to monitor impending statute returns to ensure that statutes will not expire on returns controlled on ERCS.
All groups and functions should run the Pending Statute Report monthly. This report should be run for all statutes expiring within 180 days or more. This report should be compared to AIMS Tables 4.0 and 4.1. Discrepancies should be noted and corrected,
The group manager or support manager should also ensure all returns shown on the Pending Statute Report have been issued a form 895, the statute dates are proper, and actions are being taken to ensure that the statute of limitations date will not expire,
The support manager can also run a Pending Statute Report for each AAC in his/her territory. This report would alert the field territory manager to all returns in his/her territory with impending statutes,
The field territory manager, and PSP support manager, can run a Pending Statute Report for all returns in the territory with impending statute dates, and
It should be noted the Pending Statute Report does not list any expired statutes or alpha statutes for returns controlled on ERCS. The 895 Report can be generated from ERCS that will list returns with alpha statute and/or expired statutes. This is at the discretion of the individual area. Some alpha statutes actually have a date that will expire sometime in the future (e.g. BB, DD, HH, MM). Therefore, group managers and support managers should be aware the Pending Statute Report will not provide data on all statutes which are expiring within the time frame specified when the report is run. Group managers and support managers should use the 895 Report to identify alpha statutes expiring within a short period of time.
895 Report — This report is used to monitor the issuance and receipt of forms 895 on impending statute cases, cases where the statute is expired, and cases which have alpha statute dates.
The 895 Report should be run monthly. This provides a listing of all returns that should have forms 895 and whether or not a form 895 has been completed and returned.
Section 6, Reports, contains detailed descriptions as well as recommended uses and frequency of generating reports available through ERCS.
Presented by Alvin Brown and Associates, tax attorney, formerly with the Office of the Chief Counsel of the IRS. Call us for all IRS tax issues, problems and emergencies Protect yourself from IRS intimidation, errors, and penalties. www.irstaxattorney.com - email@example.com - (888) 712-7690 - (703) 425-1400


text:
Editors' Review
+IP Hider's modern main window makes disguising your IP address a walk in the park, although your walk will be briefly delayed when you go online. The program shows a list of available proxies on a drop-down menu and then places the usable proxies onto another drop-down list once you test them. We successfully hid our IP with the program, but only with Internet Explorer. (Although IP Hider also has Netscape, Opera, Mozilla, Firefox, and Avant on the list of browsers supported, the only one available for testing is IE.)
Annoyingly, you'll have to put up with a 10-second delay when you start your browser or hit the home page button. Why? An informational page from Codeen, the proxy server system, comes up before you're redirected to your requested destination.
Scheduled tracks cleaning for your history, URL bar, cookies, and temporary Internet files are included, though IP Hider didn't clear any of them for us when we hit the Cleanup button. You'll like IP Hider's masking skills, but its supplementary features are a bust in the trial version.
Publisher's Description
+IP Hider is privacy protection tools that mask your IP address preventing your surfing habits and your internet activity form being tracked by websites or Internet Service Providers. IP Hider is blocking invasive codes that may harm or use inadvertently information on your computer, and provides a good online privacy protection by cleaning all online traces.
What's new in this version:
Version 4.95 has added new registration system based on username and proxy password and updated proxy list.


text:
ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello, who is the nephew of the band's drummer, Charlie Benante, will miss the next few shows on ANTHRAX's current North American tour in order to spend time with his grandmother (Benante's mother), who is terminally ill. Filling in for him will be his "good friend" Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING). Bello says, "Please make [Joey] feel welcome. I'll be back [as soon as possible]."
Vera temporarily replaced Bello in ANTHRAX from April 2004 to March 2005 before Frank returned to the group as part of the reunion of ANTHRAX's classic lineup, also featuring singer Joey Belladonna and guitarist Dan Spitz. Vera also filled in for Bello during ANTHRAX's appearance at the Heavy MTL festival in June 2008 when Bello wasn't able to make the gig due a "family obligation." Benante is taking a short leave from ANTHRAX's concert tour to be with his mother. Immediately following last Thursday's (January 26) show Kansas City, he flew to New York to join his family at his mother's bedside. Filling in for Benante since last Friday's (January 27) show in Indianapolis has been TESTAMENT's drummer Gene Hoglan.ANTHRAX Bassist To Sit Out Next Few Shows; ARMORED SAINT's JOEY VERA Steps In
To comment on a BLABBERMOUTH.NET story or review, you must be logged in to an active personal account on Facebook. Once you're logged in, you will be able to comment. User comments or postings do not reflect the viewpoint of BLABBERMOUTH.NET and BLABBERMOUTH.NET does not endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of, any user comment. BLABBERMOUTH.NET reserves the right to "hide" comments that may be considered offensive, illegal or inappropriate and to "ban" users that violate the site's Terms Of Service. Hidden comments will still appear to the user and to the user's Facebook friends. If a new comment is published from a "banned" user or contains a blacklisted word, this comment will automatically have limited visibility (the "banned" user's comments will only be visible to the user and the user's Facebook friends). To report any abusive, obscene, defamatory, racist, homophobic or threatening comments, or anything that may violate any applicable laws, please send an e-mail to blabbermouthinbox(@)gmail.com with pertinent details.


text:
P is for Practical | |
PerlMonks |
Comment on |
( #3333=superdoc: print w/ replies, xml ) | Need Help?? |
Dude, I'm hiring!! There's only one catch:
Anyone want to come work in Săo Paulo / Brazil? #!/home/bbq/bin/perl # Trust no1! In reply to RE: Employment Status
by BBQ


text:
Happy Everything!!
Free pattern and machine embroidery for my special guests.
Country snowman pattern click here
Hope you enjoy making this stitchery If you would like to send me any comments or notes please Email Me. I love hearing from my visitors.
Happy stitching! Come back to visit often, you are always welcome here and don't forget to sign my guestbook or leave a message below.
Son Shine Seed Co.
PO Box 332
Independence, KS 67301
Please visit my other websites
Among Country Friends We have a large variety of patterns for dolls, quilts, Raggedy Ann, Santa, stitchery, dolls, primitives, snowmen, dolls, holidays, wearable art, home decorating, critters, bugs & much more! Raggedy Gazette For a lot of fun read the Raggedy Gazette. Free patterns, craft projects, recipes, crafting tips, contests, and so much more fun. Each new issue has a different theme for all of the projects and graphics. Don't miss an issue. Sherlock Designs Affordable web design for the small business and personal websites.
All patterns and designs © 2001 ~ 2005 Son Shine Seed Co. - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Intended for use for fun or profit (limit 25 per item). No mass producing or wholesaling of finished items. Photocopying and all other forms of reproduction are strictly prohibited. Downloading any pattern designs, images, or graphics (except for banners) is prohibited! They are Copyrighted. Site Designed and Maintained by Sherlock Designs. Please email Connie with any problems, broken links, etc.


text:
So, I got one of the brown colors and I love the color. It is a bit glittery but in a way that you could wear it to work. The only thing I would say against it is that it's hard to remove. It is sticky and does not like to come off. I think there are probably better liquid eyeliners out there but this is also my first experience with one.
4I was kind of expecting the blue base of this mascara to be much more solid and much less translucent. But, when I put it over another mascara I can create some very interesting looks! It also can act as a pretty light addition instead of having my usual strong dark line for a zesty, more natural sparkly look.


text:
- Description
The front of our Roses are Forever Favor Tags are beautifully adorned with two roses, forever together on these tags; a perfect symbol of the two of you, joining together, forever in marriage. It's simple to make these favor tags your very own by choosing from our available ink colors. Matching your wedding scheme has never been easier!
SKU AA2059 Additional Information - Size: 2" x 2"
- Color Choices: Choice
- Ink Type: Matte
Card Format No Printing Type No - Reviews
You might also like
Roses are Forever Wedding Invitations
$8.60/card -
Roses are Forever Menu Cards
$1.79/card -
Roses are Forever Seating Cards
$2.03/card -
Roses are Forever Table Cards
$2.84/card -
Roses are Forever Save The Date Cards


text:
Credit and lending professionals like yourself can follow a natural progression of courses that will help you grow into a seasoned industry expert. As a result, your employer knows that you can not only make sound credit and lending decisions, but can also understand the thinking behind the numbers.
RMA conferences and forums present relevant information to help you make smarter decisions in your job. Recognized industry leaders address the conferences and forums, offering insights into current trends and best practices. Many conferences, such as the Risk Management Conference, also offer programs in specialized tracks so that you get information specifically geared to your interests.
Each year, RMA holds more than 50 round tables in North America, Europe, and Asia, allowing senior executives to discuss a wide range of industry issues. These events bring together small groups of senior bankers who have common interests in a particular issue.
Open enrollment courses are open to anyone and are available across multiple disciplines of risk: Credit, Market, Operational and Securities Lending.
RMA delivers the best financial services training available—and you can have it right at your institution. Most of our courses can be delivered to your employees wherever and whenever you choose. On-site courses can be tailored to meet your immediate needs. No travel is involved, saving time and money. For more information contact the Regional Manager for your area.
Recorded Web seminars are Web-delivered, informational learning opportunities that offer several advantages over traditional classroom courses.
Thousands of lending and credit risk management professionals take advantage of RMA's audio-conference series. Each audio-conference runs only one hour. During that hour some of the most respected names in our business will share their experiences on smarter and more productive lending.
Online Resources
Found within the RMA Uiversity Online portal, eMentor is RMA's Web-based, comprehensive knowledge management tool for the financial services industry. Continually updated with new information, eMentor is the first integrated source of information on credit and lending processes, concepts, and practices. eMentor also provides invaluable information about specific industries.
RMA University Online offers award-winning Web-based training. Our expanding suite of online courses provides credit and lending professionals with the skills needed to grow into seasoned industry experts. Courses currently include The Lending Decision Process, The Small Business Lending Decision Process, The Commercial Real Estate Lending Decision Process, Commercial Loan Documentation, Structuring Commercial Loans, and Ethics and Commercial Lending.
RMA's eStatement Studies is the only source of comparative data that comes directly from the financial statements of small and medium-size business customers of RMA's member institutions. You'll find everything you've come to rely on in the two-volume set (Financial Ratio Benchmarks and Industry Default Probabilities and Cash Flow Measures) along with the added ease and flexibility of 24/7 online access.
RMA's Diagnostic Assessments (C&I and CRE) are specifically designed to assess the skill levels of your commercial lending and credit personnel. The assessments will help you determine what training, if any, is required to bring personnel up to prescribed levels of knowledge. They help develop an efficient and effective use of your training resources and contribute to your bank's profitability and productivity by targeting limited training dollars in the most needed areas.


text:
Dust and other elements that go inside the air intake can harm the valves, pistons, and other parts of the engine. Using your Buick Reatta air filter, contaminants are removed to keep air that courses through the intake manifold clean. As the air filter collects more unwanted particles, it will get plugged after a while and may demand cleanup or replacement to keep gunk-filled air from blending with diesel or gasoline.
You may notice a decline in vehicle performance when you use a defective air filter. The plugged air filter reduces gas mileage since it restricts airflow and make it hard for the engine to create enough torque and horsepower, using more gasoline or diesel in the process. So you'll never have to deal with erratic automobile performance and busted engine components, restore the clogged air filter if necessary. Make sure that the brand-new air filter is compatible with your car for stress-free mounting and reliable filtration that will save your automobile from lots of problems.
Parts Train is your dependable source of top-quality Buick Reatta air filter options from well-known aftermarket brands. What makes our site your excellent source of automotive components is the fantastic deals we can give you that include our low price guarantee, reliable shipping service, round-the-clock customer care, and convenient payment options.
Market Price :$160.90
Discount Price :$124.72
Total Savings :$36.18
Market Price :$13.24
Discount Price :$12.15
Total Savings :$1.09
Market Price :$59.99
Discount Price :$53.60
Total Savings :$6.39
Market Price :$13.98
Discount Price :$9.18
Total Savings :$4.80
Market Price :$7.95
Discount Price :$7.95
Total Savings :$0.00


text:
January 9th, 2012
You are browsing the archive for January 9th, 2012.
Anthony Kiedis reveals injury to his foot at L.A. Lakers Game
Anthony Kiedis has had surgery on his right foot to remove a crushed sesamoid bone and correct a detached flexor tendon. He arrived at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on January 8th, 2012 on crutches with his right foot braced in a walking boot. His girlfriend, Beth Jeans Houghton also attended the Lakers vs [...]


text:
ft.com > Companies > Financials >
Remember me on this computer Sign in
"Remember me" uses a cookie. View our Cookie Policy.
September 10, 2013 11:49 pm
By Claire Jones, Economics Reporter
You have viewed your allowance of free articles. If you wish to view more, click the button below.


text:
A small but significant pair of crags. Sector Le camping is a friendly spot just above the campsite. In contrast, the main crag has a concentration of very accessible hard routes up a jaw-dropping leaning wall. Next to the campsite is a charming beach, with potential for some serious deep-water soloing and even greater potential for some serious sun-lounging.
55 sport routes (4a...8c) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents | |||
Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other |
Le Camping Situated above the campsite, this small area has a number of worthwhile routes that have heavy tree... |
16 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Level 2 mins |
Rénep Left The first routes encountered on walking-in aren't the best - keep going, it gets much better soon.... |
18 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Level 5 mins |
sheltered |
Rénep Right One of the best 'hard' sectors in the Ardèche - plenty of sustained, steep wall-climbs which get... |
27 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Level 5 mins |
sheltered |
What do these symbols mean? |


text:
Welcome! You are browsing as a guest
Would you like to see
83 projects made from this pattern
and much more?
join Ravelry now
What am I missing?
Wondrous Woven Cabling
Unisex crew necked cabled pullover in 3 sizes from S 44" to L 53 1/2" is easy to adjust for in between or larger sizes. The featured projects were both made for the same man, who lost weight and declined to wear the scratchy wool sweater, which was then inherited by its maker, his (long suffering) wife.
Wonderful heathered New England wool makes the sweater a standout anywhere.


text:
Title: PRESSURE COMPENSATED ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC PROPORTIONAL FLOW CONTROL VALVE
Accession Number: 00399004
Record Type: Component
Availability: Society of Automotive Engineers 400 Commonwealth Drive Find a library where document is available Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/01487191 Abstract: The requirement for reliable, precise positioning of functions with remote actuation promoted the development of a pressure-compensated electro-hydraulic proportional flow control valve. Lower horsepower consumption, contamination insensitivity, built-in position feedback, and manual operation in case of an emergency were the prime design criteria. The control valve consists of three major components; the first component is a compensator section and the other components are three or more electro-hydraulic proportional valve segments and an outlet section. Design criteria and advantages of using these concepts in typical, mobile hydraulic circuits are discussed. Attention is paid to the control valve's pressure compensation section, electro-hydraulic flow control segment, the control valve's driver stage or low-power electro-magnetic device, pilot stage features where contamination insensitivity and positional feedback are important, ease of over-ride operation and field flushing, operation of the control valve's electro-hydraulic segment, and typical mobile hydraulic circuits and calculations of horsepower loss.
Supplemental Notes: Presented at SAE Off-Highway Vehicle Meeting and Exposition, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 11-14 September 1978.
Report/Paper Numbers: SAE 780747
HS-025 572U Corporate Authors: Society of Automotive Engineers 400 Commonwealth Drive Authors: Patel, KPagination: 11 p.
Publication Date: 1978
SAE Technical Paper Series
Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers TRT Terms: Uncontrolled Terms: Old TRIS Terms: Subject Areas: Design; Safety and Human Factors
Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Files: HSL, USDOT
Created Date: Aug 31 1985 12:00AM


text:
What are your top 10 addicting games ?
View Single Post
January 31st, 2013 (03:23 AM).
can I have a Pokepuff?
Gold Tier
Join Date: May 2012
Location: visiting McMinnville, Oregon
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Nature: Gentle
Posts: 1,784
May not be exactly 10, but some games I have fun with.....
• 01.
- especially gen 4 and 5, its the main reason I play games honestly. Love the anime, love the game, love the movies, love the fan artwork/stories. Having a chance to capture and play with my favorite Pokemon makes it all worth while.
• 02.
Grand Theft Auto
series - even though its violent and the music selection generally sucks, at least I can do stuff I would never dream about doing or being capable of doing in real life.
• 03.
Bubsy: In Claws Encounters Of The Furred Kind
- it was the very first game I played along with my grandma, so it has a special place in my hearth and in my memory. Its fun being a character I like (bobcat, I love cats too) and can control, having fun jumping and running, stomping on enemies.
• 04.
series - I love football, so playing games with football is a good passtime for me, especially when I'm between watching games. For example One game ends the next one is an hour away, I'll play FIFA games while my brain is still pumped up with football
• 05.
Sim City 4
- I love trying to recreate an amazing metropolis, and with all the downloadable addons, it makes the game 100% better.
• 06.
Hoyle Board Games
Hoyle Card Games
- Board games and card games, its great fun when I"m bored or waiting for a download to finish, or while eating, when Its not my turn I can take a bite of the food or have a sip of my drink. It brings hours of fun, even if I don't win every game, I always have fun trying, I love some of the hilarious stuff the other characters say.
I couldn't think of any more games I enjoy playing.
Fire Foxes
!! - 6 Favorite Pokemon are:
Also Known As:
View Public Profile
Send a private message to Playful_Weasel
Visit Playful_Weasel's homepage!
Find all posts by Playful_Weasel
Find threads started by Playful_Weasel
Ignore Posts by Playful_Weasel


text:
UK trade office throws Jubliee party in TaipeiBy Joseph Yeh, The China Post June 22, 2012, 2:01 am TWN The China Post--The de facto United Kingdom embassy in Taiwan yesterday held a party in Taipei to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee and her birthday together with 400 guests.
"Sixty years is a long time both in human span and modern history — in a world which has seen unprecedented change over the last six decades," David Campbell, director of the British Trade & Cultural Office (BTCO), yesterday during his opening speech. The UK representative said Queen Elizabeth II's reign is the second longest in British history after Queen Victoria. During Elizabeth's reign, there have been 12 British prime ministers. "Today's Prime Minister David Cameron was born one year after Sir Winston Churchill's death (the queen's first prime minister) and 14 years after Queen Elizabeth came to the throne," he noted. The queen is also the most traveled monarch in UK history. She has undertaken 96 state visits to 116 different countries during her past six decades on the throne, the BTCO head said. Campbell said it is his pleasure to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and her 86th birthday with Taiwanese friends. Speaking in front of Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister Tung Kuo-yu among others guests, he also pointed out that Taiwan-UK relations have become a lot closer for the past year with increased bilateral tradings and more frequent cultural exchanges. Taiwan also became a member of the Youth Mobility Scheme last year, which allows Taiwanese youths to stay in the U.K. on a working holiday program for as long as two years, he added. Taiwan is the second member in Asia to become a part of this program after Japan. With an upcoming London Olympics next month, Campbell extended best wishes to Taiwanese sportspeople in the international multi-sports event. "As well as being the greatest sporting event on earth, I am sure the Games will showcase the creativity and innovation of the global city that is London," he noted.
1 Comment June 25, 2012 mordrake@ The UK needs a democratically elected head of state, not one who maintains the family values of Henry 8th.Shame on the BTCO for its sycophantic fawning over this privileged family who represent all that is bad about the UK. Bring on the Republic! |