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"In this country, you gotta make the money first. Then when you get the money, you get the power. Then when you get the power, then you get the women." –Tony Montana.
In the spring of 1980, the Mariel boatlift brought thousands of Cuban refugees to the sun-washed city avenues of Miami in search of the American Dream. Tony Montana, cultural icon, was aboard that ship.
Based on the epic film that inspired a worldwide phenomenon, you too can relive Tony Montana's meteoric rise from refugee to kingpin of Miami's underworld. Build Tony's empire above and beyond what was previously thought possible, while expanding business and blasting your way to the top, Montana-style. Thirsty for money and power, the world can now be yours.
➤ A Massively Multiplayer Online Game – attack and rob real players from around the world in real-time
➤ Add friends to your mafia and boost your stats
➤ Authentic voices and images from the iconic crime film, including all of Tony's famous quotes
➤ Interact with Tony's famous friends and foes including Manny, Elvira, Frank and Omar
➤ Complete more than 96 missions that take Tony from the streets to the top of a criminal empire
➤ Custom build and expand your empire by choosing from dozens of businesses to own, upgrade and defend
➤ Explore six different locations in and around the city of Miami including South Beach, Downtown and the Club District.
➤ Arm yourself with dozens of Tony's 'little friends'
➤ Stunning visuals and a custom soundtrack help bring Miami circa 1980's to life
➤ Universal app - works with iPhone 3GS+, iPad1+ and iPod Touch 3rd gen+
➤ Compatible with iOS 4.2.2+ + including iOS6
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What's New in Version 2.2
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Customer Reviews
Don't waste your money and time
This has to be the worst app I've ever downloaded. These guys are a bunch of crooks!!! The game has too many glitches and when you contact support,they never respond or fix the issues. I have spent money on this game just to have the things I've purchased disappear with no explanation or answers,and I have emailed them about the issue numerous times with no response. Don't be fooled by the 4 and a half star rating because its obvious that the makers of the game are rating this game and posting reviews as if this is a great game. I have a iPhone so the issue isn't my phone. I'm in the process of working with an attorney to see what I can do and how I can get my money back....This game shames the Scarface brand,you'll be better of downloading Crime City...at least their Tec support responds to any questions or issues you might have
Random glitches and crashes
Decently fun concept but full of major programming issues.
Fragmented or invisible buildings that earn no money, can't be sold, can't be upgraded but take up map space are randomly introduced every time you expand the map. The time clocks are randomly shifted (i.e. buildings that should only take 30mins to produce money are now taking 175 hours). Messages alerts are constantly triggered but no message appears on profile board. Player Stats are randomly (but temporarily) zeroed out.
Deleting the app and reinstalling does not fix any of these issues.
In game purchases are disproportionate to in game value, meaning, you will spend a lot of real money but not get you much further alone then if you didn't spend real money. especially with all the glitches and other sloppy programming issues.
Kinda gave up
At first the game was fun and the was a lot to do. But as I progressed through, I found that it was SUPER repetitive and they haven't added any new levels or new shops you can buy (with money, not product) in over 6 months. I was an avid play and got all the way to level 100 and the the game start doing weird things. For example, I stopped earning XP. Also, one day the game would say that I'm at level 100 then the next day it would say I'm at level 110. Today, it said I was at level 257. I would still earn money but my amounts would change as well. Takes way too long to load. And it crashes on start way too much. It started out as a fun game and additive but major letdown after level 100.
- Free
- Category: Games
- Updated: Dec 08, 2012
- Version: 2.2
- Size: 44.9 MB
- Language: English
- Seller: Fuse Powered Inc.
- © 2012
Compatibility: Requires iOS 4.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), and iPod touch (5th generation).
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Grrr HD prices...
Wanted to but 2 of these a month and a half ago for $60 each:
3GB drive
and now they're more than 2X ...wtf...:(
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Re: Grrr HD prices...
I posted this in another thread
I ordered another 2TB samsung F4 a couple of weeks ago for $89 shipped from newegg.
Today it's $230 :headexplode:
I was planning on re-organizing all my movies on a few of the F4's inside this thing
I guess not anymore. :/ From what I've read, there's really not even a real shortage on anything right now. I think it's the market's hysteria partly to blame. Kinda like during hurricane season when an oil rig gets hit, all of a sudden the media makes it out like there will be a terrible gasoline shortage/famine and all the retards buy into it and gas stations suddenly are charging a buck more per gallon.
Anyways, as of yesterday afternoon, I actually found that CDW HDD prices are still the same but some are back ordered. I have 2 of those samsung F4's ordered from them for $212 shipped but the order status says they're backordered till mid december. I can wait. It beats paying those outrageous prices for sure.
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Wow- at what, $200 a pop that's... about $2500. How much profit would that come to for you? Over 100%? :lol:
Dad-gummit. :o
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no, shortages are starting to come. PC retailers are stocking heavily, as supply *IS* disrupted and as such accelerating the shortage. However, as the damages are real, it will take time to stabilize.
No cheap storage for a while :(
I just hope this pushes SSD prices down as their volume should go up...
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what is weird is that HDD prices are affected, but nothing else. there is a ****load of other products build in that region.
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WD hard-drive prices have almost double locally.
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Coastalwatch surf reporters are the saltiest locals around. Part fish, part shark, part human, they live for the waves and are usually more local than the locals. They'll be up before dawn waiting for first light to reveal the days surf conditions and can sense a change of wind from a sparrows fart. Each reporter covers a region of coastline which includes many number of surf spots and beaches. Please consider there may be possible variations between this report and your local spot due to differences in orientation to the coast and any local idiosyncrasies that may also effect the swell and weather patterns.
by Peter Hudson
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Today's rating - Average
Wind is SW early producing clean conditions on the southern headlands but there is a definite lack of waves. Swell is SE and very small. Wind is side shore on the open beaches but at least they have waves around 2ft while the southern corners are pretty flat. Main breaks around town will definitely suit the beginner with even the micro grommet finding it difficult to catch a waves. For surf lessons and board hire contact Port Macquarie Surf School on 6584 7733
Today's Outlook
Swell: 0.2m
Wind: SW 10-20 kts
Best at: Open beaches
Conditions: Semi-clean
Swell: 0.6m
Wind: S 20-30 kts
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Conditions: Semi-clean
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A complex low pressure system is expected to deepen over the western Tasman Sea today. A trough extending from the low to near the NSW south coast is expected to intensify and move to the north during the day, bringing strong to gale-force southerly winds to much of the NSW coast. The low and trough are expected to move fairly rapidly away to the east later tonight and during Saturday as a strong high pressure system moves towards Victoria. The high should move over eastern NSW during Sunday.
Winds: South to southwesterly 20 to 30 knots reaching up to 35 knots offshore south of Crowdy Head in the late evening.
Seas: 1 to 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres around midday.
Swell: Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 2 to 4 metres during the afternoon. Weather: Cloudy. 90% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm. Caution: Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
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Queensland's finest surfers vying for the coveted title in what looks to be a timeless swell at the wave that's in Michael Peterson's name, Kirra Point.
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Mudslide in western China buries dozens of people
BEIJING — Flooding in western China, the worst in 50 years for some areas, has triggered a landslide that buried up to 40 people and destroyed a high-profile memorial to a devastating 2008 earthquake.
There was no immediate word on the chances of survival for the 30 to 40 people buried in the city of Dujiangyan, but rescue workers with search dogs had rushed to the area, the official Xinhua News Agency said.
Mudslides and flooding are common in China's mountainous areas, killing hundreds of people every year. Deforestation has led to soil erosion and made some parts of China prone to mudslides after strong rains.
In nearby Beichuan county, flooding destroyed buildings and destroyed exhibits at a memorial for the earthquake five years ago in Sichuan province that left 90,000 people dead or missing. The quake left the Beichuan county seat unliveable. The town was abandoned and 27 square kilometers (10 square miles) of ruins was turned into a memorial and museum.
The flooding also caused the collapse of an almost 50-year-old bridge in a neighboring county, sending six vehicles into the raging waters and leaving 12 people missing.
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August 3, 2011
Radha Jhatakia
When we begin college, we all have ideal jobs we want after graduating. We explore the majors which will allow us to go into these fields and choose schools based on which ones have the best programs for our intended futures. Then we graduate, ready to achieve those goals, but how many of us actually get our dream jobs right away?
While some students are offered jobs in their fields quickly, others aren't as fortunate. Many recent grads spend months interviewing before settling on something – anything – to pay the bills or realize they can't do what they wanted with their degree and must gain additional certification or experience. Nothing can guarantee you will be able to do what you've always dreamed right out of school but there are ways to prepare yourself for either situation.
Use your college resources from the beginning. All colleges have career centers and counselors who can assist you with internships, jobs and post-college options. Meet with them and create a career plan first semester freshman year instead of last semester senior year. By doing so, you could obtain a job freshman year to help you gain some work experience, serve as a TA during your sophomore year and gain an excellent recommendation letter, score an internship in your field of study during your junior year and continue it in your senior year, then either get a job offer from that internship or at least have a resume or portfolio to present to potential employers who will be amazed with your dedication. Not bad!
If you haven't found your dream job after you graduate, don't give up your hope. Everyone has to start somewhere and for most people, it isn't what they would consider ideal. If you are persistent, work efficiently without complaint and show that you are capable of doing much more, your employers won't waste your potential.
Radha Jhatakia is a communications major who will be transferring to San Jose State University this fall. She's had some ups and downs in school and many obstacles to face; these challenges – plus support from family, friends and cat – have only made Radha stronger and have given her the experience to help others with the same issues. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, reading, cooking, sewing and designing. A social butterfly, Radha hopes to work in public relations and marketing upon graduation.
September 9, 2011
It's the first day of school and you go to your classes. You look around at the unfamiliar faces and wish you knew someone. After class, you use a map to navigate your way back to your dorm, where you sit by yourself. College life doesn't have to be this lonely - it's time to get involved on your campus and here's how:
Don't be anti-social. The only way you will make friends is if you are social. How do you meet people? Go to campus fairs – anything from a career fair to a student organization fair. There are multicultural clubs, academic clubs, clubs focused on a single activity, and sororities and fraternities to name a few.
Use your dorm as a resource. Prop your dorm door open when you're not studying. People will stop by and say hello. Don't trust leaving your door open? Talk to your RA: He or she will know of many campus activities going on such as socials and mixers where you can meet more people.
Make time. If you make the time, there is no reason for you to not be involved or not meet people. Colleges understand that you are away from the familiar and have many organizations, offices and people who are there to make your campus a home away from home.
Most of all, don't be afraid – just put your best foot forward and you'll be having fun in no time. And if you're not interested in campus life, go to the website of the city you are now living in and see what there is to do around town. There's always a way to get involved!
Radha Jhatakia is a communications major at San Jose State University. She's a transfer student who had some ups and downs in school and many obstacles to face; these challenges – plus support from family, friends and cat – have only made Radha stronger and have given her the experience to help others with the same issues. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, reading, cooking, sewing and designing. A social butterfly, Radha hopes to work in public relations and marketing upon graduation.
September 1, 2011
Decorations make new places feel more like home and for college students living away at school, decorating is practically a necessity to adapting to this new environment. However, dorm and apartment restrictions like no holes in the walls or no tape to avoid chipping paint, you may think you're doomed to bare cinderblock walls...but you're not! These tips will help you create an amazing room without losing your security deposit or incurring any fees.
I think the best products out there right now are those from 3M. They make Post-its, Command Hooks and reusable tape. Command Hooks can be easily removed and will not peel any paint off the wall – I can personally attest to this! – and the reusable tape is double sided and excellent for hanging up posters. You can also use both products them to put up white boards, cork boards and pictures.
Perhaps you have broken blinds or a closet with no door. Want to hang a curtain up somewhere? Adjustable pressure rods don't damage the wall and you will have some privacy, too!
If you want to put up stickers or wall decorations of some sort, make sure they're made of silicone. The rubber material will prevent the sticker from peeling paint and will allow you to adjust the decorations as much as you want. I know thumbtacks are cheaper but you have to consider what you will benefit from in the long run. Would you rather use thumbtacks and lose your security deposit or would you rather spend a bit for the above products and get your deposit back. Just remember your new abode will only be as homey as you are willing to make it!
Radha Jhatakia is a communications major at San Jose State University. She's had some ups and downs in school and many obstacles to face; these challenges – plus support from family, friends and cat – have only made Radha stronger and have given her the experience to help others with the same issues. In her spare time, she enjoys writing, reading, cooking, sewing and designing. A social butterfly, Radha hopes to work in public relations and marketing upon graduation.
September 30, 2011
College means different things to different people. For some, it's a time to party and enjoy being away from home. For others, it's a time to study and earn a degree. And for others still, it's a time to utilize resources for post-college opportunities, like internships and volunteer work. These experiences help students develop skills that can be utilized in their careers of choice. But what if you have multiple majors or are considering work in a variety of fields after graduation? Is there one opportunity that can benefit all your future endeavors? You bet!
Take me, for instance: I am a communication studies major and I hope to go into marketing and public relations. Apart from communication skills, I will need to learn business techniques so I joined a business organization at my school. Good thing I did – I was immediately offered a job with the corporate relations board. Though the position is purely voluntary, I will learn a lot about the various aspects of working in the business world as well as organization and time management skills, presentation techniques and proper etiquette in the professional world.
These skills can definitely be applied to the careers I am interested in but the benefits continue: These skills can be applied to any profession in any field. All employers appreciate an employee who can manage time and work, give efficient presentations and is precise with their work. I encourage you today to get involved today, whether the position is paid, volunteer or for course credit. There is no harm in applying – I applied to be one of Scholarships.com's virtual interns and now I have some writing experience which is useful in every career!
October 6, 2011
Having a job offer before you graduate is ideal but doesn't always happen. The truth is it's slightly easier to get a job in college than after because you are on a different playing field than recent grads. When applying for a job in college, you go through university relations but after you swing your tassel from right to left, you become a candidate for human resources like everyone else applying for the position.
Applying starts with the resume. An impressive college resume doesn't mean multiple pages of volunteer experiences and jobs – it's about quality, not quantity. Highlight your most important jobs, internships and community service organizations and focus on how the skills you've gained would add to the job you're interested in. Be prepared to talk about these attributes in more detail in your cover letter and during your interview.
If you get an interview, remember to relax. Employers look for students who are confident and collected during the interview – if you can't handle the pressure of the interview, how will you handle the responsibilities of the job? Bring extra copies of your resume and be sure to dress appropriately: Employers already have certain standards in mind for college applicants and arriving prepared and dressing professionally will show them you are mature and willing to take on responsibilities and tasks that graduates can. In the days leading up to your interview, practice answers to basic questions. Remember, you'll be having a conversation so try not to sound too rehearsed.
After interviewing, take it upon yourself to follow up with a thank you note to your interviewer, preferably a handwritten one and never one sent from your cell phone. This seemingly small gesture will go a long way in employers' books; you'll stand out from the crowd in a positive way and land the job – or at least some interview experience – as a result!
June 29, 2011
It's 6 a.m. and you just can't conquer the writer's block for your 20-page term paper. You didn't procrastinate on purpose – that party was too good to pass up or the homework for all your other classes was overwhelming – but no matter what the reason, it is never acceptable to cheat. Cheating undermines the effort of your hard-working classmates who complete their work honestly and on time. Cheating also strips the cheater of his or her integrity and whether others can put their trust in said person again.
Unfortunately, there are many people who cheat in the world but you should not be one of them. You should want to get by on your own merit, not that of others. That is why there are such harsh penalties for cheaters: When a person plagiarizes in college or is caught cheating, punishments can include being given a GPA-tanking "F" in the class, being stripped of high honors, losing scholarships or even being expelled from the university. These are minor punishments compared to what happens in the real world for cheating, which could include multi-million dollar lawsuits and jail time.
I think I've been pretty clear here but I haven't, just heed these two words: NEVER CHEAT. It's not ethical and is looked down upon by almost everyone. Hold your head high and remember that doing your best and failing is better than cheating and passing. A professor would have more respect in you if you are honest and ask for help rather than if they catch you cheating. Professors were once college students, too; if you need an extension or are truly struggling, they will most likely remember their own college days and show you some compassion if you are truthful.
June 23, 2011
Managing money is difficult for many people, not just college students! I've been taught to save every penny and paying for school myself has been the biggest reason but friends of mine who haven't struggled as much don't have the same outlook. For them, credit cards are magic and their parents are instant money taps.
My best friend is the reason I'm writing this article. She struggles with money but I don't understand why. She's been working since she was 16, her parents pay for school and bought her a car yet she doesn't have a single dime saved! Ever hear the phrase "A penny saved is a penny earned?" I'm guessing she hasn't but it's true. Gaining a dollar doesn't mean you have to spend it because in the future, you may not have that dollar. Here are a few more tips:
Having bad credit now may not matter to you but it will affect you in the future when you apply for home loans and car insurance. Be wise, spend wise and look up the rule of 72.
July 21, 2011
There's one thing about living on campus that everyone always worries about and that is the roommate situation. Unfortunately, unless you have a friend that you plan on living with, you will have very little control over who your roommate will be. Sorry!
When it comes time to sign up for housing for the first time, most colleges will have incoming freshmen fill out a survey of roommate preferences. You'll answer questions including sleeping habits and visitor preferences and be matched with someone who has similar answers so honesty is the best policy here. You could get lucky and have a fantastic roommate who you'll become best friends with...or be unlucky and get stuck with someone who's a nightmare. If you're faced with the latter, you have limited options but one trick I've found is to make friends with your resident advisor early – he or she will help you get any issues resolved quickly and efficiently or act as a mediator to help negotiate differences.
Setting ground rules on the first day is also a must. It sounds strict and uncool but important to plan out study times, lights out, clean up schedules, etc. so you won't step on each other's toes later down the line. If your roommate still makes sharing a room difficult, you can try to switch rooms by contacting the housing office to file a formal complaint. Most schools will only let you change rooms if your roommate is hostile (think: stealing your things, displaying abnormal/aggressive behavior, drinking or doing drugs). If you are fortunate enough to get a new room assignment, remember to set those guidelines from the get-go...and pray to the housing gods that your new roommate is better than your old one!
July 28, 2011
Even before college applications are due, many students are worried about how they will afford their postsecondary educations. Once the enrollment deposit is in and the initial stress of finding funding has passed, however, it's easy to forget about how some forms of financial aid – namely, student loans – require repayment starting about six months after graduation. Here are a few tips to follow so you're prepared when this time comes.
When applying for loans, there are three standard loans you can receive. There is the Direct Subsidized Stafford loan (which doesn't charge interest while you are in school), the Direct Unsubsidized Stafford loan (which does charges interest while you are in school) and the PLUS loan (which requires a parent or co-signer. Repayments for both Stafford loans begin six months after graduation but PLUS loan repayments begin as soon as the last disbursement is made unless you submit a deferment form.
The next step is choosing a repayment plan. There are quite a few plans to choose from and, depending on how much you borrowed, they differ in the amount you will have to pay per month and how many years you will be paying it off. Choose a plan that best suits your needs, and remember you can always change the plan if your financial situation changes.
The most important tip of all, in my opinion is to create an account with a site like myfedloan.org. This is the website used by the loan service for repayments. Sign up for it while you are still in school so you can keep track of your balance and interest. Pay off part of the interest whenever you can to avoid capitalizing on it and sign up for quarterly statements to stay informed.
July 19, 2011
In life, keeping things in order, having a set schedule and planning ahead will truly save you time and keep you on track. In college, staying organized is even more important.
When making your shopping list for college, put a planner at the top. I have been using one since I was in elementary school and it has always helped me stay on top of my stuff. It came in handy most in college, though, and helped me to stay organized from the very beginning. The best kind to buy is one that has slots for individual days as well as a monthly calendar. This will allow you to keep track of all your classes, assignments, meetings, work schedules, extracurriculars and will prevent you from forgetting about something important. As soon as you get an assignment, write it down and remember to check your planner every day. You will have far fewer scheduling conflicts and will become adept at managing your time and keeping a healthy balance between work and play. You can also incorporate Post-its to keep track of tentative times and dates while keeping your schedule looking neat.
There are also other tools you can use like Microsoft Outlook or Google Calendar, which help sync media from different sources to keep track of all appointments. If you have a cell phone – and these days, who doesn't? – use its alarm feature and tack a calendar up on your bulletin board as a backup (maybe even share it with your roommate and color coordinate your to-dos). Whatever your choice, make sure it's something you are comfortable using and will remember to continuously check so that you don't forget anything.
By staying organized all throughout college, you'll be well-prepared to enter graduate school or the job market. College professors and potential employers appreciate organization: You will be a perfect TA candidate or employee if your superiors know they can depend on you. Be smart, be organized, be successful. It's as simple as that!
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Elevated levels of serum amyloid A indicate poor prognosis in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
1 State Key Laboratory of Oncology in Southern China, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
2 Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sun Yat-sen University cancer center, Guangzhou, China
3 Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
4 Department of Clinical Laboratory Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University cancer center, 651 Dongfeng Road East, Guangzhou, 510060, China
5 Department of Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, No.132 Waihuandong Road, University Town, Guangzhou, 510006, China
BMC Cancer 2012, 12:365 doi:10.1186/1471-2407-12-365Published: 23 August 2012
Increase of Serum amyloid A (SAA) level has been observed in patients with a variety of cancers. The objective of this study was to determined whether SAA level could be used as a prognostic parameter in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC).
SAA levels were measured by rate nephelometry immunoassay in 167 healthy controls and 167 ESCC patients prior to surgical resection. Statistical associations between clinicopathological observations and SAA levels were determined using the Mann–Whitney U test. The clinical value of SAA level as a prognostic parameter was evaluated using the Cox's proportional hazards model.
SAA levels were significantly higher in patients with ESCC compared to levels in healthy controls (13.88 ± 15.19 mg/L vs. 2.26 ± 1.66 mg/L, P < 0.001). Elevation of SAA levels (≥ 8.0 mg/L) was observed in 54.5% (91/167) of patients with ESCC but not in healthy controls. SAA levels were associated with tumor size (P < 0.001), histological differentiation (P = 0.015), T classification (P < 0.001), clinical stage (P < 0.001), lymph node metastasis (P < 0.001) and distant metastasis (P < 0.001), but not with the age and gender of the patients or tumor location. Multivariate analysis revealed that patients with an elevated level of SAA (≥ 8.0 mg/L) had significantly lower 5-year survival rate than those with non-elevated SAA (< 8.0 mg/L, log-rank P < 0.0001).
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Narragansett Bay Estuary Program
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The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) and the Narragansett Bay Estuary Program (NBEP) are seeking a part-time Assistant Environmental Analyst to support the Narragansett Bay Estuary Program. Duties will include administrative responsibilities, planning and executing of meetings, conferences, and workgroup meetings. Will write articles for NBEP publications and prepare and develop materials for websites.
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The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) is seeking a Director for the Communications division. NEIWPCC is a not-for-profit interstate agency that employs a variety of strategies to meet the water-related needs of our member states—Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. We've long recognized the importance of communications and outreach in keeping the public and the water and wastewater communities informed on issues, projects, and progress in the water arena. In recent years, a particular emphasis has been placed on using the techniques of journalism to impart information in the form of stories that educate readers while keeping them engaged.
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Division Director, Water Resource Protection Programs
Lowell, MA
The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) is seeking a Division Director for the Water Resource Protection programs. Candidate will manage Commission programs including water supply (drinking water, groundwater and source water), research, climate change, non-point source pollution, and stormwater. Serve as Project Officer of the Lake Champlain Basin Program. Will act as technical adviser for the Commission, state agency staff and the public and will provide regional guidance on national program activities. Will work with the Deputy Director in developing annual plans and budgets.
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Information Officer – Grants Coordinator
Albany, NY
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) and the Hudson River Estuary Program are seeking a Grants Coordinator to administer the estuary grants program. This position would be located within the Albany office of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC).
The Grants Coordinator will prepare application and instruction booklets for each grant round, publicize grants, receive and review grant applications, and prepare contractual documents. S/he will also create and maintain tracking systems for fiscal management and grant completion, and assist applicants and grantees with all aspects of the application and grant administration process. The Grants Coordinator will maintain communication with the director of the Estuary Program and the Contract and Legal departments of NYS DEC, and will assist the Estuary Program and DEC waterway access staff with the development of projects, plans, and programs.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in accounting, business, environmental studies, English language arts, or a related field; and three years of relevant professional experience. This position requires strong administrative skills including accounting, data management, report writing, and project tracking. It is helpful, but not required, for candidates to have an understanding of federal and state procedures for grants and contracts, and working knowledge of issues related to water quality protection and natural resources management.
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Information Officer – Hudson River GIS Coordinator
Albany, NY
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) and the Hudson River Estuary Program are seeking a GIS Coordinator. This position would be located within the Division of Water at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) in the Albany office. The expected duration of this position is 12 months.
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Office Maintenance/Clerk
Lowell, MA
The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) is seeking to fill the position of part-time Office Maintenance/Clerk. Will support Accounting Department staff in administrative functions of headquarters office, including photocopying and scanning documents, verifying quality of copies and scans, renaming scans, and organizing into appropriate folder. Provide additional office support, including filing, tracking expenses, data entry. Will move office furniture; perform small repairs; and stock supplies. Will insure office vehicles are inspected and routine maintenance is performed.
The successful candidate will have at least a high school diploma; some undergraduate coursework preferred. The ideal candidate will be well-organized, able to ask questions, and work independently. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications strongly preferred. Valid state driver's license required.
Send cover letter and résumé by March 25, 2015 as indicated at the top of this page. Please reference position number 15-Lowell-001 in the subject line.
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Environmental Analyst – part-time
Boston, MA
The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) is seeking two part-time Environmental Analysts to work with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in the Boston office. Will provide regional program support for the development and implementation of various Safe Drinking Water Act programs. Provide support to public water systems with the implementation of the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) and technical assistance to water suppliers and regional staff on RTCR level 1 and Level 2 surveys, distribution system operations hydraulics, storage, maintenance operations, and technical treatment issues. Will develop various trainings.
The successful candidate will have a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field. Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations, SWDA and Well Drillers programs, and groundwater strongly preferred. Ideal applicants will have excellent communications and organizational skill, and be able to work effectively with scientists and engineers. Regional travel required.
This is a part-time position, not to exceed 20 hours per week.
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) Hurricane Sandy Relief Positions
Operating under the umbrella of New York Rising, the recently established Governor's Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) has utilized funding for NEIWPCC to provide New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) with critical staff to focus solely on storm recovery tasks and related work. A variety of objectives will be assumed by the individuals hired during this project, including, but not limited to: the expediting of permits for GOSR projects; New York Rising Community Reconstruction (NYRCR) project participation; NYSDEC project reviews; projects related to wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs); and the provision of advice, council, input, expertise and guidance as needed, under the NYSDEC. The Cooperative Agreement will remain in effect until September 30, 2016, with options to amend or extend for two additional one-year periods.
The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Committee will be hiring for twenty-nine positions, to be filled in installments. NEIWPCC is current seeking candidates for the following positions to support this recovery work:
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Amid noisy scenes the Speaker adjourned the House for a brief period.
Replying to a question of PDP MLA Nizam-ud-Din Bhat during Question Hour in the Assembly, Minister for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Sham Lal Sharma, on behalf of Health Minister said that 32 Sub Centres including 21 sanctioned and 11 unsanctioned are in Bandipur Constituency besides four PHCs.
Nizam-ud-Din Bhat, who posed question to the Minister about shortage of staff, equipment and other infrastructure also alleged discrimination in distribution of health centres in the state. Bhat was joined by PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti and other PDP MLAs besides BJP, JKNPP and JSM members who raised the issue of discrimination in the distribution of health centres between constituencies of opposition MLAs and that of the ruling members and their ministers.
Amid protests and noisy scenes, they charged the previous Health Minister for granting more health centres to his constituency in total disregard of criteria and sought constitution of House Committee to probe it.
Speaker Mubarak Gul intervened and asked the members to observe calm as the minister was replying to their concern. Speaking on the issue, Sharma said that distribution of health centres has been done in a scientific manner after conducting remote sensing of the entire constituencies and a report was formulated in this regard. "House Committee is already there and I will announce my decision over the issue," the Speaker said.
Later, the Speaker adjourned the House for ten minutes. Leader of the Opposition Mehbooba Mufti told reporters, "Since this government came to power, they have been resorting to illegal sharing of all central aided projects whether it is a matter of colleges, schools, medical centres, new administrative units or appointments. As central government has awarded us a package of 600 health centres-- we wanted to know what criteria was adopted in the distribution of these sub-centres," she said claiming they have granted over 20 sub-centres in the constituencies of ruling members and ministers while as in the opposition constituencies they have granted only four.
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The US visa system is muddled, to say the least. Sadly, she had a better shot of walking across the border than trying to do it legally. Those who don't know that are often shocked by system. Go to two different windows in a single immigration office and you may get two different answers to the same question.
Talk to anyone who has married someone from another country and needed to get them a green card. I never have done it but I have many friends who have. It's beyond silly, worse than the tax code.
Friend of mine goes through that every year. She is from Korea, married to an american, they have two kids. Every year they cancel her card and work has to fire her. It takes about a month to get a new car and work re-hires her. You would think after 8 years, they would have figured out she is here perminently and not going anywhere.
Another friend married a Lithouanian girl. They had a kid and her green card expired, leaving her in limbo. She can't work, she can't drive, she can't even leave the country...
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Category: Soup | Serves: 6
Nutrition Information:Calories: 220
Protein: 17 g
Carbs: 28 g
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 240 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Enjoy a bowl of this classic and comforting soup on a chilly day or whenever you are in the mood!
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|Bring broth to a boil, cover, reduce heat and cook about 15-20 minutes on medium heat until sliced carrots are crispy-tender.
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However, both have hardly shown their potential and the promise for their teams at the international stage. Until Sunday, that is.
At the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, the duo put up a superb batting display for their respective sides. But it was Akmal's team that returned to the dressing room happy after defeating Australia by 16 runs to collect their first points in the competition.
Akmal cracked a 54-ball 94 that saw Pakistan post 191/5 while Maxwell's entertaining 33-ball 74 raised hopes of taking Australia past the line. However, with his dismissal fell Australia's chances as they lost wickets regularly, allowing Pakistan to come back into the game.
After watching Maxwell bat, Mumbai Indians might rue the fact that they did not use the 'Right to Match' to get back the stylish Victorian, who was in a murderous mood. The man was simply destructive and any ball that came in his range was whipped out of the park. He swept and drove convincingly and reached his half century in just 18 balls. Of his first 50 runs, he ran only a single, the rest coing in fours and six. Such was his impact that he thrashed Pakistani seamer Bilawal Bhatti for 30 runs in his first over.
Till Maxwell was there, Australia were on course. But, once he tried to hit Shahid Afridi across only to be caught by Ahmed Shehzad at mid-wicket with Australia needing another 66 from 50 deliveries, their downslide began. They managed another 49 runs only.
Earlier in Palistan's innings, Akmal was equally delightful. He began cautiously before becoming dangerous. He started his journey to 94 by slapping Nile Coulter-Nile to mid-on with a horizontal bat.
From there, he looked unstoppable, but Australia got a chance to get send him back when he heaved Coulter-Nile to deep square leg, where Brad Hogg failed to hold on to a tough offering.
The batsman from Lahore continued his assault and looked set for the tournament's first hundred but an aerial shot to long-on off Mitchel Starch was held by Maxwell. However, his punishing knock studded with four sixes and nine fours was enough for Pakistan to post what eventually looked a match-winning total. Akmal was involved in a 96-run stand with his elder brother Kamran for the third wicket.


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Creamy but not heavy, this easy twist on pad Thai is even better at room temperature after the flavors have blended. Look for chili-garlic sauce and rice vinegar in the Asian foods section of the supermarket.
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Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer pasta to large bowl; add 3 tablespoons sesame oil and toss to coat.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 green onions, garlic, and ginger; sauté until onions soften, about 2 minutes. Add honey, peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili-garlic sauce; whisk to blend. Simmer sauce 1 minute. Cool to room temperature. Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Add sprouts and carrots; mix well. Transfer to platter; sprinkle with remaining green onions.


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Melissa Etheridge's ex-partner Tammy said she suspected her relationship with the Grammy-award winning rocker was over after a box of sex toys meant for Melissa was accidentally delivered to Tammy's new rental home after she moved out of the couple's home.
Tammy went on the attack in her blog Tuesday, seemingly implying that Melissa had cheated on her when Melissa's new lover, Nurse Jackie creator Linda Wallem, moved into their home right after Tammy moved out in November of 2009.
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Tammy writes: "she (Melissa) said it would help..i was convinced it would too and i trusted there was no one else..i didn't know there was someone moving in as i was moving out."
(Wallen, by the way, had been long-time friends with the couple and was even Etheridge's "best man" at their wedding.)
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In her blog, Tammy wrote that three weeks after she moved out of the couple's home, "a box of new toys… was delivered and her assistant brought… it to my rental house as a mistake… i opened it… and that's when i felt something was up… i called her… 'i have your new d * cks on my kitchen counter?'"
Tammy also made a point of not directly accusing Melissa of cheating by writing this strong disclaimer: "i want to clarify without dealing with getting sued for SLANDER (and paying someone), which would include me saying that the two were involved while I was living there (it is still my house, by the way). and i haven't gone just that far yet."
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But all of the blog wasn't just about Melissa — Tammy also included some good news of her own, writing: "and i met found someone myself. apparently they specialize in inflating roadkill? someone who almost made me believe in the tooth fairy again. which means there's hope for those of us who got even the most flattened. the tooth fairy, santa claus, and even leprechauns. now- i'm not sure what the next move with this chick is- do i leave her a tooth under my pillow? cookies and milk by a tree? green beer on the doorstep?"
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Interestingly, Tammy signed the blog Tammy "Etheridge", and added this explanation for not using her maiden name "Michaels", writing: "who has never ever changed her married/family name, so someone explain why the press has changed it for her? just curious."
The Come To My Window singer wed Tammy in a September 2003 ceremony in Malibu, California, and the pair separated in April 2010. Tammy, with the help of an anonymous sperm donor, gave birth to their twins, son Miller and daughter Johnnie Rose, on October 17, 2006.
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Like many words in common usage, "science" has come to mean different things. Its meaning also often depends on the context in which it is used. What are the distinguishing characteristics of science?
Basic science is a process, a way of objectively discovering the workings of nature. Applied science and engineering have somewhat different objectives, which are reflected in their methods.
The methods employed require a level of rigor sufficient to assure investigators don't mislead themselves. However, in common usage, people refer to many things requiring rigor as scientific. Though they may have elements of rigor resembling those used in science, often they are missing important parts of the process, or have none of them.
Sometimes adherence to logical reasoning is equated with being scientific. Surely, science employs logical reasoning, but not all logical reasoning follows scientific methods.
What scientists do in preparation for engaging in the scientific process confuses things further. First, they formulate the questions they want answered. Questions are unlikely to be meaningful if they aren't derived from an existing, comprehensive knowledge base.
Incompleteness in understanding is identified by comparing and contrasting bits of existing knowledge. This is followed by formulation of preliminary conjectures: "If this, maybe that," "Could it be possible these things are related," "I don't have a clue about this, but it seems to have similarities to that."
This is perhaps the more creative or insightful part of science. It is where curious minds start exploring possibilities.
Confusion arises when these conjectures are aired to audiences ill equipped to distinguish what are just seeds of an idea from the process that follows. Such audiences misunderstand that at this stage scientists aren't claiming to know something but are only searching for a path to new knowledge.
Eventually, conjectures must mature into plausibility arguments. One begins asking, "Does this kernel of an idea violate any well-established principles and is it consistent within itself?"
In an earlier article I wrote about "gedanken," or thought experiments. Scientists mentally test their ideas under a variety of scenarios for consistency with what is known.
This is followed by the more rigorous phase of the scientific method, formulating hypotheses: "This is what I think might be true." It would be less confusing if hypotheses were not referred to as theories, but conflating these terms persists.
Hypotheses must be clearly stated and free of ambiguity. They must be falsifiable. If there is no possibility of their being disproven, they aren't valid hypotheses.
Validation of hypotheses depends on the quality of supporting data. The means of acquiring data must be free of bias. One must be able to demonstrate that the methods and instruments used cannot skew the results.
Frequent mistakes are made in asserting that, since certain observations correlate with a given phenomenon, they must be its cause. For basic science, it isn't satisfying to simply state an observation that a particular thing always happens following some set of events.
Proof of direct cause-effect relationships must demonstrate the mechanism of action of one thing on another. Furthermore, there can't be other credible explanations for the data.
In addition to needing sufficient data to support experimenters' inferences, uncertainties in the data and confidence levels in the inferences need to be identified and, where appropriate, quantitated.
Results must be published in peer reviewed journals and presented at conferences. Enough must be divulged to allow reviewers, the readership or conference attendees to question the integrity of the methods and validity of the conclusions.
At some point, researchers might formulate principles from their results when those principles explain a diversity of facts or phenomena. These are called theories, a term that should be reserved for unifying ideas which have been repeatedly tested and accepted and which are used to make predictions.
Unfortunately, colloquial usage gives rise to a second definition of completely different meaning: an assumption based on limited information or knowledge; a conjecture.This puts the cart before the horse and creates misunderstandings of the entire scientific method.
Applied research, though having many aspects of basic research, has different objectives. Applied researchers take knowledge generated by basic research to fabricate something new having unique and useful properties, or to invent new, beneficial processes.
Though the distinction between applied science and engineering can be fuzzy, usually engineers have very specific products in mind. Their task is to exploit the newly created materials or methods for practical applications.
Basic and applied researchers and engineers typically take the same introductory coursework in college: physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics. But, as their skills advance their studies diverge.
Their professional organizations have standards of performance. Those standards have science-like commonalities, but their fundamental objectives are different.
The distinctions I have drawn may seem unimportant, but I argue lack of clarity has frequently distorted the public's perception of science.
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Did you find the sweater knitted up true to size or did you knit a larger size? I, too, have fitting issues when I knit. I am waiting for my yarn to arrive in the mail. I want a looser fit, so was wondering if I need to size up one or two sizes. Would love your input. Thanks.
In this case I found that you can really trust the chart that Ragga included with the pattern. I knit the size 36" and she shows this with a finished measurement of 37 1/2" on her chart and that's exactly what I got. Most patterns don't give you both the bust measurement and the finished one so that you have to guess at the ease that you want.
Thank you for your response. It really helped me determine the size. I hope my sweater turns out half as pretty as yours. :)
I should have mentioned that I did not get that extra 11/2 inch till after I blocked. Can't wait to see yours.
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Postsecondary Music, Drama, and Art Teachers in the United States take home approximately $41K per year on average. Geographic location and career duration each impact pay for this group, with the former having the largest influence. Unfortunately, some people in this line of work are without benefits — one in three lack coverage. On the flip side, the greater part have medical insurance and slightly more than half receive dental plans. Most Postsecondary Music, Drama, and Art Teachers report high levels of job satisfaction.
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Postsecondary art, drama, and music teachers educate postsecondary students in their field. Individuals in this position must be able to teach, coach, and lead students so they are able to reach their potential within the discipline. They must constructively critique and grade their students, requiring excellent communication skills, the ability to effectively deliver instructional material, and a willingness to listen to students' concerns.Read More...
These educators must possess a substantial range of knowledge in their given subject, which typically includes history, philosophy, theory, and language, among other aspects. They must use this knowledge to plan lectures and lessons, as well as respond to students' questions about their subject. Strong organizational skills are beneficial to postsecondary art, drama, and music teachers, as being able to maintain schedules, develop lesson plans, and maintain records are essential in this position. Postsecondary art, drama, and music teachers must also be able to work well with a wide variety of student personalities and with other instructors. These educators may also be required to participate in their institution's committees and workgroups, as well as attend departmental meetings and assessments by the department head.
Generally, at least a master's degree in the relevant field is required for postsecondary teachers in music, art, or drama. Experience in the related humanities field - as well as teaching experience - is needed as well.
Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.
For Postsecondary Music, Drama, and Art Teachers, level of experience appears to be a somewhat less important part of the salary calculation — more experience does not correlate to noticeably higher pay. Relatively untried employees who have less than five years' experience have a median salary of $37K. Those who have been around for five to 10 years can expect to take home more — $42K on average. Postsecondary Music, Drama, and Art Teachers who work for 10 to 20 years in their occupation tend to earn about $50K. Postsecondary Music, Drama, and Art Teachers who surpass 20 years on the job report pay that isn't as high as one would expect; the median compensation for this crowd sits around $52K.
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