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By Michael Gray / December 4, 2011
So, there's a guy, his name is Mr. Stewart. He's some kind of millionaire industrialist, and he wears a gasmask. He's pushed around in his wheelchair by his servant. When he speaks, he only speaks to his servant, who then relays the message to whoever he's talking to. The servant only speaks in rhyme. At some point in his life, Mr. Stewart committed some sort of sin. We don't know what, but we know that he feels a great deal of guilt. So much guilt, in fact, that every day he visits the local diner and orders a Jelly and Cereal Sandwich. This is known as "The Sinners Sandwich". Confused? Don't worry — by the time this happens it fits perfectly within the utterly insane world of Red Seeds Profile.
Red Seeds Profile (known as Deadly Premonition in the West) defies explanation and divides critics. The main game is a Shenmue-style exploration of a small town as you meet the inhabitants of Greenvale and try to solve a murder case. This is combined with some third-person shooting sections, the occasional QTE, puzzle solving, car racing and item hunting.
In many ways, it's utterly dreadful, and yet it's brilliant at the same time. Some games are considered "so bad it's good", but that's not the case here. The bad parts of Red Seeds Profile are just plain bad. You'll find yourself driving slowly across town, following a suspect for ten minutes in real time. You'll run after a dog in the street for what seems like hours. You'll roam around a police station looking for a keyring with a squirrel on, only to find six different sets of keys, with six different types of squirrel. You'll come to want to throttle the police officer Thomas every time he describes in detail why the squirrel you're looking for is not the one you found. And you'll get slightly seasick as you notice that everyone in the game sways gently from side to side. All the time. Gently swaying, in the breeze.
In fact, the graphics are the first thing you'll notice. If they look like a Dreamcast/PS2 title, that's because Red Seeds Profile spent so long in development hell and was originally intended to be a PS2 game. The character models and animation are very basic in comparison to the current-gen titles that Red Seeds Profile is competing against for your attention. Consider the main character, Francis York Morgan. See how he waves his finger in exactly the same way at everyone, regardless of whether he's arresting them or saying a cheery hello. See the expression of shock on Francis' face when he sees a corpse that has been hung against a wall by its own veins. That's the same expression of shock he displays when he eats The Sinners Sandwich and finds it's actually delicious.
The music, too, is utterly insane. There are a number of excellent pieces of music throughout the game, but for the most part, you'll hear the same tracks over and over. From the totally inappropriate jazz music to the excited whistling of "Life Is Good", the music, often so loud it drowns out the voices of the charaters you're talking to, is always just wrong enough to make scenes unintentionally hilarious.
Or maybe it's all intentionally hilarious. It's so difficult to tell.
Because when you look past the obvious shortfalls, Red Seeds Profile is exceptionally good. The game has obviously been a total labour of love for the developers, who must have set themselves some extremely high goals, most of which would seem to be unattainable with the resources they had. But this is the reason why Red Seeds Profile works so well — once you stop laughing at the unintentionally bad music, the crazy scenarios and mad characters, you're left with a game that's totally engrossing. The developers achieved their goals, and then some. Once the comedy of the unusual presentation starts to wane, you realise you're totally absorbed in a fantastic game, with fascinating characters and a phenomenal storyline. It's like an utterly insane Shenmue, with a story and characters that easily beat the huge-budget huge-profile Western flops like L.A. Noire, Heavy Rain, and Alan Wake [Because Japanese gaming, as we are told, is dead. -Ed], all of which are essentially attempting to achieve the same thing.
The town of Greenvale initially seems small, but as you start to meet the inhabitants and explore, there are a great many locations to find. Each of the characters you meet has side-quests to perform, although none of this is explained in the manual. These side-quests award prizes including better weapons, a faster car, trading cards to collect and even parts of a skeleton which you can give to a ghostly gravedigger. You'll be asked to attend locations at specific times, but won't be punished if you decide not to go until a few days later. And if you don't shave and change your clothes, you'll be docked pay for being a "Stinky Agent".
And as the game continues, you realise that the world of Greenvale, and the lofty goals of the developers to make a free-exploration world with life-like characters has been achieved. In fact, it's incredible.
Red Seeds Profile's weakest element is the Biohazard 4-like shooting sections. They are very basic and would have seemed poor even back in the PS2 era. If these sections appear tacked on to the main game, that's because they were — Red Seeds Profile was originally intended to be a pure adventure game and the developers were told to add the shooting sections to make the game more appealing to a Western audience. It's not all bad news in this regard — some of the shooting sections are unintentially hilarious, especially the ghostly wail of "Don't want to dieeeee" that has to be heard to be believed. Later in the game, the addition of QTEs and some genuinely unsettling chase sequences add welcome variety.
But the real failing of the shooting sections is that the game actually begins with one — 30 minutes of tedius exploration and poor graphics — offputting to most players, presenting you with a game that looks like it's just plain awful. I wouldn't have stuck with it if it wasn't for a good friend of mine who'd already completed the game and warned me about the terrible opening.
Red Seeds Profile is a game that rewards your patience many times over. It's absolutely the best game I've played in its genre, and it's overall one of my all-time favourite games. There were times at the start where I had to pause the game and compose myself because I was laughing so hard at the intentional and unintentional comedy. But when the joke wore thin, I continued to play, so utterly captivated by the characters, the story, the twists and turns and the curiosity of being unable to guess where the insanity would lead to next. When I finally solved the case, I drove my car back to the hotel and contemplated where to go next. I felt empty. I really was going to miss spending time in Greenvale, and as I got back in my car the following morning and drove out of town, I felt genuinely moved by the things I'd seen and the people I'd met. Powerful stuff.
Red Seeds Profile is an astonishing game in every way. In a strange way, the crazy music and unusual graphics and animation end up being just as important a part of the experience as the incredible storyline. It just works as it is, and I wouldn't want to change a thing. If this game was remade, in a similar way perhaps to the GameCube Biohazard remake, I think I'd prefer the original. It's unique, with all the elements coming together to make something totally unlike anything else you've ever played.
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WASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FINANCE COMMISSION 2010 Application for Washington Works Program (Revised 9/10/10) This application round is limited to qualified nonprofit organizations who will materially participate in the proposed project. The nonprofit cannot be controlled by or affiliated with a for- profit entity. Local housing authorities, federally recognized Indian tribes, and regional support networks (see RCW 43.185) are also eligible to apply. This program is intended to encourage workforce housing with units at 60-80% of median income. Projects must use Commission-issued bonds. All applicants must conform to the Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard Criteria and submit the Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard Checklist with this application. If requesting Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) for 100% of the units, in order to secure the 4% tax credits, the tax-exempt bonds issued must cover at least 50% of the aggregate basis in accordance with the requirements of the LIHTC program. Capital Projects staff will review applications received to determine if the project meets readiness and program criteria. Projects that are successful and receive a commitment or allocation under the Washington Works Program will be expected to provide a deposit of 0.5% of the anticipated bond amount before bond document preparation will begin. The deposit amount is capped at $50,000. At bond closing, this deposit will either be returned to you or applied toward the costs of issuance. Unsuccessful projects are welcome to submit an application in subsequent Washington Works program rounds, the regular 2010 Multifamily Housing Program, or for the Nonprofit Housing Program. Projects applying for the 2010 Multifamily Housing Program will need to use the 2010 application and score the necessary points to qualify. Projects applying for Nonprofit Housing Program bonds need to use the application for that program. Applications for programs other than Washington Works will not be eligible for an allocation of funds from the Washington Works program. Application An overview of the Application is provided below: Section I. Project Summary A quick overview of project essentials Section II. Project Information Specific details about the project Section III. Project Timeline A timeline to outline the milestones of your project Section IV. Washington Works Allocation Criteria Section V. Washington Works Allocation Criteria Attachments Section VI. Required Attachments Checklist A checklist outlining the documentation required for all projects Washington Works Application 2010 - Introduction Section VII. Application Fee Calculation Section VIII. Signature In addition to this Washington Works application, please fill out and include the following forms from the Combined Funders application: (http://www.wshfc.org/tax- credits/application/f_applicationforms.xls) Form 1C – Units Form 1D – Square Footage Summary Form 2 – Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard Checklist (use the WSHFC version available here: http://www.wshfc.org/tax-credits/evergreenchecklist.pdf) Form 6A – Residential Development Budget Form 6B – Non-Residential Development Budget Form 6C – Development Narrative Form 7 – Financing Sources Form 8A – Proposed Rents Form 8C – Operating Pro Forma Form 9A – Contact List Instructions for Section III: Project Timeline Section III addresses the timeline for the project. Please make this as realistic and complete as possible. Projects with an incomplete timeline will not be considered. If the project fails to meet the timeline as submitted, the Commission reserves the right to revoke the project's allocation. Some tips to help fill in the timeline: Bonds 1. Projects applying for Washington Works, which are also working with USDA Rural Development (RD) for either financing and/or transfers, must provide a fully executed RD issued Letter of Conditions, indicating appraisals are complete. The application for Washington Works will not be considered without RD confirmation. 2. All projects require a meeting of all the financing parties involved in the transaction. This meeting is called a scoping meeting. This meeting is where the timeline for the financing is established, and acts as the kick-off for the project's financing. The scoping meeting occurs before the project's public hearing. 3. Public hearings are held at regularly scheduled, monthly Commission meetings. The public hearing should be held after the scoping meeting and before the Finance Resolution. 4. Finance Resolutions must be considered and approved at a Commission meeting before the bond issue can close. Before the Finance Resolution can be passed, the following must be in place: a. Public hearing has been held b. A final, signed commitment letter to purchase the bonds from the lender is available (if applicable) c. Bond and lender documents are in substantially final form d. If applicable, the tax credit investor has given its final approval of the transaction, and the partnership agreement is in executable form Washington Works Application 2010 - Introduction 5. Bond Closing is the date you wish to have the funds dispersed. Tax Credits (if applicable) 1. The tax credit application, which requires a current market study, must be submitted at the same time as the Washington Works application. Instructions for Submitting your Application The application form should be filled out electronically by using the tab key to move through the document. Shift + Tab will move the cursor backwards. The space bar or a mouse click can be used to toggle the check boxes on and off. The printed application and supporting documentation should have two holes punched in the top and should be separated into sections with labeled tabs according to the following: The first tab should include all sections of the application form. Each attachment from the Washington Works Allocation Criteria Checklist should have its own tab. Each attachment on the Required Attachments Checklist should have its own tab. The check for the application fee should be attached to the front of the packet. Please do not put the application in a three-ring or combed binder and do not staple sections of the applications together. Do not include plans, drawings, photos, complete environmental reports, or other bulky documents that have not been requested. The printed and signed application should be submitted with all of the required documentation to: Washington State Housing Finance Commission Capital Projects Division 1000 Second Avenue, Suite 2700 Seattle, WA 98104-1046 In addition, please send an electronic copy of the application form via email to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please do not include the supporting documentation. Washington Works Application 2010 - Introduction I. Project Summary A. Project Name: Street Address: City: State: WA Zip: County: Congressional District: State Legislative District: If the site address is not available or if the project is on a street that has not yet been constructed, please give a brief, non-legal description of the property location (e.g. the northwest corner of the intersection of Main and Smith Streets). Is there more than one building or street address for the site? Yes No If yes, please list all applicable street addresses: B. Main Project Contact: Organization: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email: Relationship to Project: C. Total Number of Units: D. Requested Washington Works Amount $ E. Requested Bond Amount Tax-Exempt: $ Taxable: $ F. Bond Type (check all that apply) Volume Cap 501(c)(3) Governmental Build America Taxable G. Early Redemption Will any of these bonds be paid off upon being Placed in Service? Yes No If yes, the estimated bond amount to be redeemed $ and the anticipated date of paydown: H. Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) Will the project apply for 4% LIHTC? Yes No Washington Works Application 2010 – Page 4 II. Project Information A. Project Type (Check all that apply): New Construction Acquisition/Rehabilitation Turn Key B. Project Narrative Please provide a written narrative of your project, including a description of the target population and any amenities that will be provided (attach additional sheets if necessary): C. Washington Works Request Amount Above $2.5m Please provide the reasons why your Washington Works request is above $2.5m (if applicable). Attach additional sheets if necessary: D. Legal Ownership Entity of Project: State of Registration: Has the ownership entity for the project been formed? Yes No E. Washington Works Set-Aside Please select a required set-aside option below. If applying for Low Income Housing Tax Credits, you must select the 40% option. 20% of the units at 50% of local area median income, with an additional 31% at 80% 40% of the units at 60% of local area median income, with an additional 11% at 80% F. Is the building currently occupied? Yes No G. Type of Site Control Deed Purchase and Sale Agreement expiring on: Please describe your extension options: Other (Specify): H. Is your project, as proposed, zoned for the intended use? Yes No If not, please describe the zoning variance and the process for approval: Washington Works Application 2010 – Page 5 I. Has your project obtained all applicable local land use Yes No approvals that are subject to the discretion of a public body, such as the city or county council? J. Will your project require permits from any city or county Yes No agency? If yes, please describe the permitting process in the project's jurisdiction: If no, please state the reason for exemption from permitting requirements: K. Will your project be exempt from SEPA requirements? Yes No If yes, please state the reason for exemption from permitting requirements: Please provide the contact information for the relevant: Zoning, SEPA, and Permitting agencies in the Additional Project Contacts below. L. Bond Structure (Check all that apply) Private Placement Public Sale (Rated A Category or Better) Fixed Rate Variable Rate Not Yet Determined If public sale, what type of credit enhancement will be used? Bank Letter of Credit Fannie Mae Freddie Mac FHA Insurance Bond Insurance Other (Specify): M. Does this project currently receive or expect to receive project-based rental assistance or debt service subsidies? Yes No If yes, under which program? If an acquisition, will the new ownership entity be retaining or renewing the rental assistance or subsidy? Yes No How many units have rental assistance? When does the current contract expire? Please add the milestones for transferring this subsidy into the timeline in Section III. Washington Works Application 2010 – Page 6 M. Additional Project Contact Information Underwriter: Company: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email: Construction Lender: Company: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email: Permanent Lender: Company: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email: Zoning Approval Contact: Company: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email: SEPA/NEPA Contact: Company: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email: Permitting Agency Contact: Company: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email: Washington Works Application 2010 – Page 7 III. Project Timeline Event Date Notes Real Estate / Site Control Site Control Obtained Site Control Expiration Property Manager Selected Construction Contractor Bids Expected General Contractor Selected Permit Application Final Permit Approval SEPA/NEPA Application Final SEPA/NEPA Approval Construction Begins Construction Complete Financing Bonds Bond Application Submitted Payment of WSHFC Deposit Scoping Meeting Commission Hearing Finance Resolution Bond Closing Tax Credits Application Submitted Investor Identified Construction Loan Executed Term Sheet Appraisal Review Complete Final Approval Permanent Loan Executed Term Sheet Appraisal Review Complete Final Approval I. Other Sources of Funds Application Date Award Date Funding Received Date II. Other Sources of Funds Application Date Award Date Funding Received Date Paydown of Bond Other: If the project will involve the transfer of rental assistance or debt service subsidies to a new ownership entity, please add the milestones of the transfer process to the timeline. Washington Works Application 2010 – Page 8 IV. IV. Washington Works Allocation Criteria V. VI. A. Quality Management Program Within the last three years the applying organization has completed the full examination Washington State Quality Award (WSQA) program, or comparable nationally-recognized program similar or equivalent to the Baldrige National Quality Program criteria. (Evidence of award must be submitted with application). The applying organization completed the WSQA's Lite Assessment within the last three years. The applying organization has not completed any WSQA assessment. B. Targeted Area (Select all that apply): Replacement of low-income housing lost to redevelopment Difficult Development Area (DDA) or Qualified Census Tract (QCT) RCW 84.14 – New and Rehabilitated Unit Dwelling in Urban Centers Planned Action Area Area targeted for housing by jurisdiction's Comprehensive Plan and in City Council policies Area in a master plan or sub-area plan in which the jurisdiction is a participant A Main Street Approach ™ area Part of a Community Revitalization Plan C. Development Amenities 3 sidewalks or pathways linking project to surrounding neighborhood Onsite community garden for resident use Onsite computer business / learning center with high speed internet access Onsite playground or senior fitness trail Installation of broadband port with free internet access in every unit Program that provides access to fresh local food for residents D. Mixed Use Projects Commercial square footage divided by total square footage of ground floor = % Washington Works Application 2010 – Page 9 E. Community Amenities* A park or public recreational facility A public library or community center / senior center A grocery store that provides fresh produce and meat A public (K-12) school or licensed daycare An urgent care or emergency medical facility Three existing sidewalks/pathways that link the residential development to the surrounding neighborhood * A map must be provided indicating that the amenity is within ½ mile walking distance. Transportation Choices F. Within ½ mile walking distance of 1 public transit line Within ½ mile walking distance of 2 or more public transit lines Designated Transit Oriented Development by local community or transit authority. G. Site Location Greyfield Brownfield Adaptive Reuse H. Sustainable Building Criteria All projects must meet Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard I. Additional Sustainable Building Options Photovoltaic Panels Photovoltaic Ready Optional Water Conserving Appliances and Fixtures (Evergreen Standard) Water-Permeable Walkways Water-Permeable Parking Areas Green Vegetated Roof Bioretention and Open Bioretention Swale Systems Washington Works Application 2010 – Page 10 VII. V. Washington Works Allocation Criteria Attachments Checklist A. Quality Management Program Evidence of WSQA award, if applicable. B. Targeted Area Replacement of low-income housing lost to redevelopment Documentation of the governmental entity's request Written explanation of the units to be lost Difficult Development Area (DDA) or Qualified Census Tract (QCT) Documentation indicating that the project lies within a current DDA or QCT RCW 84.14 – New and Rehabilitated Unit Dwelling in Urban Centers Documentation of the project's location in the specified area Planned Action Area Documentation of the project's location in the specified area Area targeted for housing by jurisdiction's Comprehensive Plan and in City Council policies Documentation of the project's location in the targeted area including copies of the relevant sections of the Comprehensive Plan and City Council Policies Area in a master plan or sub-area plan in which the jurisdiction is a participant Documentation of the project's location in the specified area A Main Street Approach ™ area Documentation of the project's location in the specified area Part of a Community Revitalization Plan Documentation of the project's location in the specified area including copies of the relevant sections of the Revitalization Plan C. Development Amenities Provide a site plan or floor plan indicating the location of each amenity selected. Onsite computer business/learning center: Submit plans indicating site locations, number of computers, and access to printer(s). Installation of broadband: Provide a certification from the project architect that broadband ports will be installed in each unit or the availability of wi-fi and indicate the number of community computers. Onsite community gardens: Provide proof of contact/partnership with a local community garden association. Local food access: Provide proof of contact/partnership with a nonprofit whose mission includes support of local food networks. Washington Works Application 2010 – Page 11 D. Mixed-Use projects A letter from the project architect certifying the total square footage of each type of use within the building or the site. E. Community Amenities A list including the name and address of each amenity selected A context map indicating the location of each amenity F. Transportation Choices A map demonstrating the location of the project in relationship to the transit service including the name of the transit provider and the route numbers with schedules. In a designated Transit Oriented Development community provide proof of transit authority or governmental entity designation. G. Site Location Greyfield Description of the current land use and the recent history of the property Brownfield Phase II Environmental Site Assessment A remediation plan including the timeline to begin construction Adaptive Reuse Site A letter from the project architect describing the reuse of the structure H. Sustainable Building Criteria Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard Checklist & Certification I. Sustainable Building Options Certification from the project architect of record or general contractor stating that the criteria chosen in Section VII, Item XVI will be included in the project. VI. Required Attachments Checklist A. IRS Determination Letter A copy of the Nonprofit Organization's IRS determination letter (if using 501(c)(3) bonds); B. Evidence of Ownership Interest Evidence that the Nonprofit Organization has an ownership interest in the project, and that the Nonprofit Organization will materially participate in the development and operation of the project throughout the project compliance period; C. Nonprofit Certification A certification by the Nonprofit Organization that it is not affiliated with, or controlled by, a for-profit organization, entity, or individual; Washington Works Application 2010 – Page 12 D. Limited Liability Company or Partnership Agreements In addition, projects that are owned by a partnership or limited liability company must meet the following criteria: For a partnership, all general partners must be Qualified Nonprofit Organizations or Nonprofit Organizations; For a limited liability company, all members (other than the investor/member) and managers must be Qualified Nonprofit Organizations. Further, the investor/member must not actively participate in the day-to-day management of the Company; and The partnership agreement or limited liability company agreement must specifically evidence that the Qualified Nonprofit Organization will materially participate in the project's development and operation and is not merely a nominee. E. Relocation Plan Rehabilitation projects are required to include a relocation plan approved by the appropriate local government authority, if applicable. Project's located in an area where there are no local relocation requirements must follow the relocation requirements of the Washington State's Department of Transportation (DOT); as defined in RCW 8.26. F. Notification of Public Housing Authority If the applicant is not a public housing authority (PHA), provide a copy of a letter notifying the appropriate PHA, or other such authorized agency, that the Project Sponsor will notify the PHA of the availability of low-income units. This notification must be at least 60 days prior to the initial rent-up of the project, as well as ongoing notification of low-income unit vacancies as they occur. G. Affirmative Marketing Plan The plan should detail the Project Sponsor's marketing activity to all communities in the area, including typically excluded groups such as communities of color and special needs populations. This plan should include racial or ethnic organizations and referral agencies contacted, advertising in publications targeting specific racial or ethnic groups, if applicable, and other similar strategies. If the project is currently occupied, the plan must outline the demographics of the current population being served. H. Executive Summary of Environmental Site Assessment I. Zoning and Local Approvals Evidence that the project, as proposed, is zoned for the intended use, and has obtained all applicable local land use approvals that are subject to the discretion of a public body. J. Construction Lender 1. A copy of the Construction Lender's signed term sheet accepted by the borrower. 2. Copy of Lender-ordered appraisal K. Permanent Lender 1. A copy of the Permanent Lender's signed term sheet accepted by the borrower. 2. Copy of Lender-ordered appraisal Washington Works Application 2010 – Page 13 L. Market Study All applicants must submit a copy of their current market study (may use the same market study that you will submit with your tax credit application, if applicable). M. Projects using FHA Insurance A copy of the HUD lender team approval letter N. Combined Funders Application Required Forms Form 1C – Units Form 1D – Square Footage Summary Form 2 – Evergreen Sustainable Development Standard Checklist Form 6A – Residential Development Budget Form 6B – Non-Residential Development Budget Form 6C – Development Narrative Form 7 – Financing Sources Form 8A – Proposed Rents Form 8C – Operating Pro Forma Form 9A – Contact List Washington Works Application 2010 – Page 14 VII. Application Fee Calculation The application fee is $400 for bond issues up to $1.5 million. For bond issues above $1.5 million, the fee is $400 plus 0.03% of the amount above $1.5 million to a maximum of $5,000. Please use the chart below to calculate the application fee: Enter Bond Amount Here: Subtract $1,500,000 - $1,500,000 = Multiply by .0003 x .0003 = Add Base Fee of $400 + $400 Application Fee* = * Pay the lesser of either this amount or $5,000. Organizations applying for 501(c)(3) bonds will have an additional $3000 nonprofit due diligence fee. Enclosed is a check in the amount of $ , made payable to the Washington State Housing Finance Commission in payment of the non-refundable application fee. VIII. Signature The undersigned hereby certifies that the information provided in this Application is true, accurate, and complete. DATED this day of , 2010 Signature Typed Name Title Organization Please submit an electronic copy of this form to firstname.lastname@example.com and mail a printed copy with all of the supporting documentation to: Washington State Housing Finance Commission Capital Projects Division 1000 Second Avenue, Suite 2700 Seattle, WA 98104-1046 Washington Works Application 2010 – Page 15
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Continental to combine passive safety with undercarriage and safety sensors
The strong market trend towards integration the ESC sensor functionality into the airbag control unit, Continental associated its inertial sensor business to its passenger safety division based in Regensburg. This move concentrates the strengths and expertise of both activities and enables continued growth. The goal is enabling further product innovations, Continental informed in a press release.
This newly combined business unit brings together widely separated activities. "The sensorics technologies have a positive impact on our future business of passive safety", said Bernhard Klumpp who oversees the new PSS division. "We will be a more powerful organisation and can offer sophisticated overall concepts with high efficiency and reliability".
According to Continental, the new PSS organization strengthens the chassis & safety system concept and addresses the customer's individual requirements across the globe. For instance, the Advanced Sensors & Satellites segment offers sensors that can be deployed in steering, undercarriage, brake and battery monitoring applications as well as acceleration and pressure satellite sensors that guarantee protection across the board in the case of an accident. Satellites are an essential element in passive safety systems and collaborate closely with the airbag controller.
In the portfolio of the Speed Sensors segment, wheel speed sensors for ABS and ESC systems can be found as well as engine and transmission tachometers enabling engineers to determine position, speed and rotational sense.
By taking the position at the helm of the Passive Safety & Sensors division, Bernhard Klumpp now holds the global responsibility for Continental's activities associated to undercarriage and safety sensorics as well as occupant protection. His career at Continental started in 2001; throughout this career he oversaw the Industrial Engineering Electronic Brake Systems segment, he was general manager for Continental's Mexican sensor production in Silao and Vice President of the Sensorics Business Center.
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This is the 2016 Infiniti QX50, which the company refers to as a crossover. Eh, not really. »
This is the 2016 Infiniti QX50, which the company refers to as a crossover. Eh, not really. »
How many swoops are on the Infiniti QX30 Concept? All of them, by the looks of things. But I still dig it. »
This is The Morning Shift, our one-stop daily roundup of all the auto news that's actually important — all in one place every weekday morning. Or, you could spend all day waiting for other sites to parse it out to you one story at a time. Isn't your time more important? »
It's awfully hard not to like the Infiniti Q60 Concept. It's quite likely the sexiest-looking car the brand has ever produced, and while it's still a concept at this point, the production version should be very similar. Now it seems it will have power as well as beauty. »
[MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Daniel Ricciardo of Australia and Infiniti Red Bull Racing sledges down the slalom slope with members of the media during the Red Bull Racing - Meet the 2015 Drivers event at the Milton Keynes SnoZone on January 27, 2015 in Milton Keynes, England.] »
A few weeks before the Infiniti Q60 concept's debut at the Detroit Auto Show, /DRIVE got an invite to check it out. We don't usually do stuff like that, but we're looking forward to the next Q60 as a worthy adversary in the battle of the luxury sports coupes, so we RSVP'd. »
A lot of people loved the Infiniti G35/G37/Q60 coupe, but it always struck me as kind of a poser car for $30,000 millionaires whose idea of fun was slamming back Jägerbombs and grinding on women they referred to as "slampieces" in some horrid West Sixth Street bar. (Google it.) But the concept that likely previews the… »
Smaller then the Q80 Concept and less radical than their digital sports car for Gran Turismo 6, the Q60 will debut in the metal at the Detroit Motor Show to keep us teasing a bit further. Infiniti G37 Coupe drivers, you have something new and exciting to hope for. »
Johan de Nysschen's day job is running Cadillac. But in his off time, he revels in trolling his former executive compatriots. And his latest social media missive questions whether Infiniti's upper management has the balls to release the 560-HP Q50 Eau Rouge. »
Buckle up, because here's another car Infiniti is not going to build! The Concept Vision Gran Turismo was made for GT6, and you might be able to find its blueprints later on since, well, Sony makes Gran Turismo... »
The Red Bull Racing team has released a statement about a break-in at their racing factory. According to the team and to the local police, a group of men drove a truck through the front entrance, thereby allowing them to abscond with more than 60 racing trophies. »
Infiniti is about to get real. Infinti is about to get crazy. Infinti is about to start being sort-of-British. Infiniti is about to go racing. »
Well, ladies and gentlemen, another auto show has come and gone, and I think we all know what that means: Infiniti has released yet another ridiculous concept car that will never, under any circumstances, see production. »
Sebastian Vettel will be leaving Red Bull Racing at the end of the 2014 season, and he could land at Ferrari as rumors swirl that Alonso is on his way out. »
You ever look at a concept car and immediately think, "Yeah, the production car isn't gonna look anything like that?" That's the reaction I get out of the Infiniti Q80 Inspiration Concept. But that's okay, because it's something different from a brand that needs it, and the concept looks cool to me. »
Infiniti's long awaited flagship car, the Q80 Concept comes with an electric-hybrid drivetrain, adaptive suspension and four individual seats surrounded by endless luxury. »
Why pay attention behind the wheel when your fancy luxury car does all the work for you? That's the message in this rage-inducing Infiniti ad, and Opponaut Kyle Cheromcha is the man to give it the takedown it deserves. »
Have your preferred vomit-spitoon handy? Is your valet at the ready to empty it, post-haste? Good, then you're ready to read the latest pre-Paris Motor Show press release from Infiniti. You also may want to connect some belts to your eyes to harness all the energy you'll make as you roll them. »
While only China will get the Infiniti Q50L, Americans and Canadians can get excited about the arrival of the Q70L, an upgraded version of the car that was launched in China back in 2012. »
The Active Lane Control on the Infiniti Q50 is good. Like, really good. But testing it on the highway by getting out of the driver's seat and into the back is stupid. Like, really, truly, epically stupid. »


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10th January 2008
Portsmouth unveils LGBT History Month events
11:10 AM — A gay ghost hunt, Judy Garland, Mr Humphries and gay life on the ocean waves are due to be the highlights of LGBT History Month in Portsmouth next month.Organisers hope that the civil offices will fly the rainbow flag to mark the event. The council will make a final decision this month.History Month celebrations begin with a church service at John Pounds Memorial Church, High Street, Old Portsmouth on 3rd February.
9th January 2008
Government may back abolition of blasphemy laws 100
11:30 PM — Justice minister Maria Eagle has told MPs that the government may support the removal of blasphemy from the statute books.She was speaking in the House of Commons during the debate on the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill.MPs from all sides criticised the government for pushing the legislation forward with just over eight hours of debate.
42-year-old builder guilty of harassing gay teenager 13
4:15 PM — A man who waged a campaign of abuse against a 17-year-old boy has been convicted by a court in Wales of harassment.Douglas Inskip, a 42-year-old builder, of The Gables, Brynford, near Holywell, was bailed by Flintshire magistrates awaiting a pre-sentence report.The father of four tried to claim to police that he did not know the word 'faggot' was an abusive term and claimed in court that the 17-year-old made the whole thing up.
Newcastle councillors approve branch of Clone Zone
3:40 PM — Efforts by fundamentalist Christians to block a shop that sells sex toys and gay DVDs opening in Newcastle have failed.Earlier this week members of the city council regulatory committee approved a licence for a branch of Clone Zone to open in the Scottswood Road.The location, described by the Newcastle Chronicle as in the "gay village," is close to St Mary's Cathedral and another shop that sells R18 DVDs, aimed at the straight community.
Gay Christians question evangelical's employment tribunal
2:35 PM — The Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement has highlighted the employment practices of a development agency whose UK President has taken the Bishop of Liverpool to an employment tribunal.Dr Elaine Storkey, an academic and contributor to BBC Radio 4's Thought for the Day, claims she was dismissed from her at an Oxford theological college, Wycliffe Hall, because she was "the wrong type of Christian Evangelical."The LGCM described the principal of the college, Reverend Richard Turnbull, as an "ultra-conservative fundamentalist evangelical."
MP aims to strike down blasphemy laws 3
12:20 PM — A Liberal Democrat MP has attached an amendment to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill that would abolish the offences of blasphemy and blasphemous libel.Dr Evan Harris' proposal is backed by 27 MPs will be debated today. It is supported by civil rights groups, Humanists and some Christian organisations.Last year Christian Voice attempted to bring a private prosecution for blasphemy against the director general of the BBC after Jerry Springer: The Opera was screened.
Police top gay employers list in Scotland and Wales 1
11:20 AM — Lothian and Borders police has been named the most gay-friendly employer in Scotland.The force came 11th in the UK list, up from 80th in 2007.Stonewall published its 2008 Workplace Equality Index (WEI) today.It showcases Britain's top 100 employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual people.
Stonewall reveals best employers for LGB people 1
1:16 AM — Stonewall has published its 2008 Workplace Equality Index, showcasing Britain's top 100 employers for gay people.Top employer for 2008 is Nacro, the national crime reduction charity. The Greater London Authority comes second.Hampshire and Staffordshire police forces are joint third in the Index, which is based on a range of key indicators.
8th January 2008
Documentary explores lesbian beauty 2
4:40 PM — A TV programme in which a bisexual woman goes on a mission to see if lesbians view the female body the same way as heterosexual men has been showing this week.Current TV is showing Lesbian Beauty as part of a week-long season it is currently hosting named Skin Deep, which is airing until January 12th.In a bid to go beyond the usual lesbian beauty stereotypes of 'butch' or 'lipstick lesbians,' Tat Grey visited the Miss Gay UK pageant, met the editor of Diva magazine and hit the lesbian clubs and bars on the street of Soho.
Gay holiday companies merge to form largest in Europe 1
4:12 PM — Respect Holidays and Sensations Holidays, the UK's largest tour operators specialising in gay and lesbian travel, have merged.Now Europe's largest specialist tour operator, Respect will continue to trade as Respect Holidays, and Sensations will trade as Sensations Holidays.The parent company that both holiday brands will trade under, Lidana Limited, is the current umbrella company of Respect Holidays.
Playing gay characters is not 'brave', says Fry 2
11:40 AM — Gay actor Stephen Fry has said he is not impressed with straight actors who play gay characters.In a Radio Times interview, the QI host expressed frustration at how straight actors was seen as 'brave' for taking on a gay role.He said a gay man would never be considered 'brave' if he played an intimate scene with a woman.Fry's latest role on the small screen is that of solicitor PeterKingdom, in the ITV series Kingdom who is single and straight.
Archaeology museum celebrates LGBT History month 57
11:40 AM — The Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology is running an open evening as part of LGBT History month to explore sexuality and gender in the ancient world.There will be a discussion on the subject, entitled 'Beyond Isis Osiris: Alternate sexuality in Ancient Egypt', hosted by Dr Debbie Challis, followed by an opportunity to explore the museum, which is located on the University College London Campus in central London.
Gay hate bill returns to Commons 5
11:40 AM — MPs will debate the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill tomorrow, which includes a new offence of incitement to hatred on the grounds of sexual orientation.Ann Widdecombe, a Roman Catholic former Tory minister, today defended her opposition to the bill.The government and the frontbenches of the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives both support the legislation, but MPs from the three main parties have signed up to the amendment.
7th January 2008
Anti-gay bishop in trouble after inflammatory Muslim comments 30
2:45 PM — A senior Church of England clergyman best-known for his opposition to equality for gay people has been heavily criticised for making inflammatory comments about Britain's Muslim community.The Right Rev Michael Nazir-Ali, the Bishop of Rochester, claimed in a newspaper article that parts of the country have become "no-go areas" because of extremist Muslims and suggested that mosques stop using speakers to broadcast the call to prayer.The bishop has previously spoken out against the Sexual Orientation Regulations and civil partnerships.
Barrowman: closeted actors are "just sad" 6
12:37 PM — Torchwood leading man John Barrowman has criticised gay stars who refuse to come out of the closet.The openly gay actor said his sexuality did not influence the kind of roles you got offered as an actor and believes it is "just sad" that someone would deny their sexuality to the world."If it (being gay) has been a problem, no-one ever told me so. I know people who lie about being gay because they think it will affect their work chances."
Christian registrar refuses to perform civil partnerships 11
12:05 PM — An official in the London Borough of Islington is taking the council to court because she claims she should be exempted from performing civil partnership ceremonies.The unnamed marriage registrar, who is a devout Christian, has refused to take part in any of the 600-plus civil partnerships entered into in the borough since they became legal just over two years ago.Yesterday an Islington council spokesperson told the Evening Standard:"A claim has been made to an employment tribunal."
Erect Jesus statue stirs controversy among Christians 8
11:23 AM — An art gallery in the North East is under fire after exhibiting a 1ft high statue of Jesus with an erection.The artwork, by gay Chinese-born artist Terence Koh, is being exhibited by the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead.The gallery has received complaints from Christians and visitors alike who argue the sculpture degrades the Christian faith. Koh's exhibition, entitled Gone, Yet Still, consists of 74 plaster models, ranging from statues of Mickey Mouse to ET, all with full erections.
6th January 2008
Elton John likely to hold fundraising dinner for Paddick 1
3:20 PM — Sir Elton John and his partner, the film producer David Furnish, are thought to be preparing to hold a fundraising dinner for Brian Paddick, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Mayor of London.Brian Paddick, previously the most senior openly gay police officer in Britain told LBC last month that he was likely to be backed by the celebrity couple. They have an enviable address book and have consistently shown their stellar ability to raise money, particularly for Sir Elton's AIDs foundation.
4th January 2008
Gay Tory to star in TV comedy
5:04 PM — A former Big Brother contestant who was once a Conservative parliamentary candidate may star in a remake of a controversial 1970s television programme.Derek Laud, who also worked as a speechwriter for several leading Tories and as a lobbyist at Westminster, is an unusual figure in the party, a black, camp and openly gay man.He was a contestant in the sixth series of reality show Big Brother, which was eventually won by Anthony Hutton.
Magistrate to re-appeal over gay adoption row 9
3:01 PM — A former magistrate who claimed unfair dismissal after he was told he could not pick and choose which adoption cases to rule on is to appeal for the second time.In March 64-year-old Andrew McClintock's legal action against the Lord Chancellor, claiming that his Bible-influenced opinions should allow him to be excused from approving gay adoptions, was rejected by an employment tribunal."Gay couples have human rights too," the tribunal said.


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Member of the First Generation Kanto Elite 4. She Specialises in Ghost-Types.
The main protagonist from the Pokémon anime series. Not to be confused with Red, the in-game protagonist, who is listed under "Pokémon Trainer", the character Ash Ketchum has only appeared in very few games, including N64 title Pokemon Puzzle League.
Blue is the rival character of Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow. He returns in Pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal (and their remakes, HeartGold and SoulSilver) as a Gym Leader.
"The Rock-Solid Pokémon Trainer!"
Gary is Ash Ketchum's rival and friend, and the grandson of Professor Oak.He is also the anime counterpart of Blue.
Hayley owns the ranch in My Pokémon Ranch. She wants her ranch to grow as much as possible with the help of the player.
May is the female Pokémon Trainer counterpart to the player in Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire /Emerald. She has shown giving a liking for competitive battles and in certain times presented as a Pokémon enthusiast of contests and co-ordination.
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Misty is The Cerulean City Gym Leader. Her title is "The Tomboyish Mermaid".
The loving and caring nurse from the Pokémon anime, based on the nameless Pokémon Center attendants from the video games.
The form which evolves into Pikachu, Pichu is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Melee. It cannot control its electricity effectively, and can hurt itself.
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Pokemon Professor in the Hoenn region. He is also responsible for giving new Pokemon Trainers one of the three Hoenn starter Pokemon: Treecko, Torchic, or Mudkip.
Is the Pokémon Professor associated with the Johto region. Is responsible for giving Pokémon trainers their starter Pokémon which are Totodile, Cyndaquil and Chikorita.
Professor Rowan is the professor from Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum. He is the professor of the Sinnoh region.
Professional Pokemon photographer; He prefers to take pictures of Pokemon instead of capturing them.
Traveling companion of Ash Ketchum during his journey in the Orange Islands
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DmC: Devil May Cry
What if this game had co-op?
How about this for a game idea; first toss out this entire game. Instead make it a 2-player co-op game with 12 levels or so, all of which are survival-levels. One person plays as Dante, the other Vergil or Trish, each with their own unique weapons. You try to survive as long as possible in each level, with tougher and more enemies spawning the longer you last. To unlock the next level, you have to reach a certain score-limit and beat a unique boss which spawns at some point in the level, though you can keep going for a high-score indefinitely even after you beat the boss.
As you score more points in a level, you can use them to upgrade your weapons or get new weapons or abilities within that level. (You start with only basic stuff at first in the level, and unlock more as you go on.) The selection of weapons or abilities available varies in each level.
I think this would sell a lot more copies and be a lot more popular than the game is now. Let's face it; single-player-only story-based games have been dying ever since 2009. People are going to buy this game, play it for 12 hours, beat the game twice, and then sell it back to GameStop a week later. Not many people, aside from hardcore fans like me, are going to sit around and play this game for more than a dozen hours. Co-op and multiplayer games are what sells these days. Just look at games like Borderlands 2; 6 million copies sold? DmC will be lucky if it could sell 1.5 million copies, let alone breaking DMC 4's 2.5 million copies-sold record.
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Unreal Engine couldn't handle it.
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Aim assist and kill streaks are better. call of devils: modern fanfare 2.
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Unreal Engine couldn't handle it.
Unless it's gear of war style. Oh god! *runs away*
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no. I don't care. Coop. multiplayer. nothing makes me respect this game.
Topic's been done before. You have people for it (like myself) and against it (like Kyrylo).
I have Slant Six's take on Resident Evil called Operation Raccoon City. This is objectively a bad Resident Evil title. A bad game in general, more so since everything wrong with it won't be fixed by a patch. Shame too since I thought it had potential to be it's own thing.
In any case, I never thought it to be because I played it with 3 other friends the whole way through, DLC campaign (which is a whole lot better imo) including. I was having too much nonsensical fun to care. I felt that might have proven the same here, I don't like it, but the idea of an action game having Co-Op is too good to pass up between me and my friends. Case in point, Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor's Edge, I don't even like NG, but I may consider NG3RE in the near future for the possibilities and have more games in a possible WiiU collection.
Devil May Cry is the King of HnS action games, Bayonetta it's Queen. I would love to see either of these games show the potential of Co-Op HnS games. Now seeing as DmC is supposed to be some sort of different take on DMC, the option for it was there but wasted potential.
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Yeah the co-op and multiplayer features of Ninja Gaiden 3 were definitely great new features to add. It's too bad they screwed up the campaign so badly by taking out gore, multiple-weapons, multiple-ninpo, and level-up system that it received terrible reviews and hence terrible sales. But it looks like Razor's Edge will fix all that so I'm looking forward to it.
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Rugby World Cup 2015: the pick of intriguing match-ups, including New Zealand v Tonga, Wales v Fiji, France v Romania, South Africa v Samoa and Scotland v Japan
Eddie Jones, the coach of Japan and the former Australia coach, is in intensive care after suffering a stroke
The Wales captain Bradley Davies has said his inexperienced side can learn from their shock defeat by Japan in searing heat in Tokyo
Bradley Davies will lead Wales on their two-Test tour to Japan next month, and will be the one experienced Test player in the 27-strong squad
The start of the four home unions' autumn international series this weekend has overshadowed an event that the IRB hopes will revolutionise the world game
Eddie Jones will succeed John Kirwan as the new coach of Japan
Romania and Japan have called for outside help after finishing the tournament without a win
Japan were denied a first World Cup victory in 20 years as Canada grabbed a 23-23 draw in their Rugby World Cup clash
Tonga claimed their first win of the World Cup as they condemned Pool A rivals Japan to a third-straight defeat
Minute-by-minute report: Strong milky tea, the Aston Primary School 1992 production of Oliver and the Pool A wooden spoon at stake
Two second-half tries from John Barclay helped Scotland to a comfortable if largely unconvincing warm-up victory over a Japan Select XV
The former Japan flanker has died after falling off a platform into the path of a train
The Japanese RFU will submit a tender to host the Rugby World Cup in either 2015 or 2019
Michael Aylwin: Japan may have played their last game at this World Cup, but there are bigger and better things to come for this rugby nation.
Rugby is throwing little parties across the week as a dozen teams prepare to be thanked and dispatched from the tournament, reports Eddie Butler
Rugby World Cup: If Wales thump Fiji, as defeated Japan coach John Kirman predicts, a quarter-final with the Boks looms.
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Or better yet, approach her and ask her "Hey didn't I see you and your boyfriend at the mall?"
With that question you'll knock 2 birds with one stone. You can find out if she has a bf or not because she may say "Boyfriend? I don't have a bf" and the other bird is that you can start a conversation with her right there.
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It really depends what type of girl she is. Does she like to go out a lot? Is she a bar goer? Is she as mature as she should be for her age?
Nothing is impossible but if she is all of those things it may be difficult because you can't go out really. And from my experience women around that age are all about dating guys around their age or older. Just being honest, but the age does put you at a disadvantage and that's just fact.
It's funny because I'm 23 and I'm trying to get with an 18 year old lol. The last two girls I was with were 24, 25 though and this girl has a better head on her shoulders for sure, and a lot less baggage. That's why I bring up the maturity thing. There are definitely some 23 year old girls out there that still **** with house parties and youngins like yourself.
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PROGECO S.r.l.
based in Brescia, ITALY
PROGECO deals with the design, manufacture, supply and installation of equipment and systems for combustion treatment and utilization of biogas from waste water treatment plants, zootechnical and food industry anaerobic digesters (ISO 9001:2008 certification)The goal of the Company is to provide its Customers with the best technology available for the required tasks ...
QUA Group LLC
based in Canonsburg, PENNSYLVANIA (USA)
QUA® is an innovator of advanced membrane technologies that address the most demanding water challenges. Headquartered in the USA, QUA's products enable its OEM partners to provide cutting-edge solutions to end users in industrial and infrastructure markets worldwide. The company's diverse product portfolio includes FEDI® (fractional electrodeionization), Q-SEP® (hollow ...
EnviTech GmbH
based in Mindelheim, GERMANY
The EnviTech-Team is specialized on the latest technology for water treatment. Whether sea water desalination, drinking water purification, waste water treatment or production of ultra pure water - water is our mission. Thanks to system integration of latest technologies in the fields of innovative water treatment and renewable energies it is possible for us to provide ...
Atlas Seis - Sistemas de Energia para a Industria e Serviços, Lda.
based in S.Domingos de Rana, PORTUGAL
Atlas Seis is a Portuguese company established since 1992. Its main activities are focused on the energy and environment fields. We have a team of specialized technicians in several fields, equipped with the tools and the know-how to propose the best solutions for our clients. Create solutions for its clients, solving their problems and improving their effectiveness, so ...
Aquatech Global Events (Amsterdam RAI Exhibitions organisers)
based in Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS
Aquatechtrade.com is the online catalogue for the international water industry. Especially made for professionals on process, drinking and waste water, it contains an extensive list of companies, products and services. Aquatechtrade.com also offers you access to dedicated sites about our Aquatech events worldwide. Aquatech Global Events has been organising the world's ...
Poggi Group
based in corsalone, ITALY
Poggi group is an Italian company founded in 1945 world leader in storage and handling for liquid/ bulk / granulated . The group is working worldwide with the most important companies in several fields supplying know how and technology in all kind of storage. The group manufactures : steel vertical tanks / silos from 2 up to 50 meters diameter ( bolted, square, welded, ...
Schumann Tank & Stahlbau GmbH
based in Wolmirstedt, GERMANY
Schumann Tank & Stahlbau GmbH, Your Specialist for bolted steel tanks and bolted digester tanksSchumann Tank & Stahlbau GmbH has a solid reputation as a supplier of tanks and steel-equipment and represents guarantee of quality and service. Schumann Tank & Stahlbau GmbH works with experienced engineers that can design each type of tank. Our team of specialists are ...
AECOM (Europe)
based in Glasgow, UNITED KINGDOM
AECOM has proven success in helping public- and private-sector customers solve challenges in air, water and land quality, waste management and environmental planning, compliance and cleanup. For assistance with assuring regulatory compliance, developing pro-active environmental management programs, siting a treatment, storage or disposal facility or cleaning up a ...
Anaergia Inc.
based in Burlington, ONTARIO (CANADA)
Anaergia, headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, is a global pioneer in the generation of renewable energy through anaerobic digestion of organic waste streams such as municipal solid waste, source separated organics, wastewater treatment plant sludge, food waste, industrial waste streams, manure and energy crops. Operating out of 14 offices globally, Anaergia has ...
Ecologix Environmental Systems, LLC
based in Alpharetta, GEORGIA (US) (USA)
Ecologix was founded over a decade ago with a simple vision: recruit the best people, acquire the best tools, provide an "A-class" working environment, and continually deliver value-added services to our clients, within budget and on time. From engineering to manufacturing, that vision is at the core of what drives each department, every day at Ecologix.
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Ambulatory electroencephalography (AEEG) monitoring allows a prolonged electroencephalographic (EEG) recording of the electrical current potential or brain activity through the skull. The procedure for an EEG involves placing a series of electrodes, with at least four recording channels on the patient. A very low electrical current is sent through the electrodes and the baseline brain energy is recorded on a diagnostic machine. Electrical activity is recorded and analyzed through an audio amplifier system. Patients are then exposed to a variety of external stimuli, including bright or flashing light, noise or certain drugs, or are asked to open and close their eyes, or to change breathing patterns. The electrodes transmit the resulting changes in brain wave patterns. Variations in wave characteristics correlate with neurological conditions and are used to diagnose specific medical conditions. With identification and classification of brain waves, the analysis of data provides information useful in mapping the brain and various areas involved with body function in relation to disease status. Since movement and nervousness can change brain wave patterns, patients usually recline in a chair or on a bed during the test, which takes up to an hour. Testing for certain disorders may also require an EEG during sleep. An AEEG has the ability to record continuously for up to 72 hours which increases the opportunity of recording an ictal event (during a seizure), or interictal (between seizures) epileptiform discharge (4). This method of recording offers the ability to gather data on a long term, outpatient basis.
In the past decade, computer technology has enabled portable recording of up to 36 channels with sampling rates of up to 400 Hz. AEEG'S can be transmitted by telephone, in which the electrical brain activity is recorded and transmitted to an offsite center for analysis and reporting. The AEEG can also be transmitted by radio or wire in the diagnosis of complex seizure variants which require inpatient monitoring, but do not require the patient to be bed bound. Virtually all contemporary EEG recordings use digital recording methods. There are few, if any, paper analog EEG recordings carried out in current medical practice. There is a distinction between digital recording and digital analysis of EEG data.
Digital recording uses a digital EEG recorder (machine); but it still involves visual analysis of the wave forms. It is digital to the extent that an analog, close-ended paper recorder is not used at the time of wave form (data) capture. This type of reading-by-eye represents the typical EEG interpretation in most clinical situations.
Digital analysis requires the use of quantitative analytical techniques. Data selection, quantitative software processing and dipole source analysis are some of the techniques utilized.
EEG video monitoring (VEEG) is the simultaneous recording of the EEG and video monitoring of patient behavior. This allows for correlation of ictal and interictal electrical events with demonstrated or recorded seizure symptomology. The combined image of EEG tracings and visible behavior helps the physician diagnose the epilepsy and identify affected areas of the brain. Intensive closed circuit TV and EEG monitoring of this type also helps distinguish between true epileptic seizures caused by electrical discharge and non-epileptic seizures caused by psychological factors.
Various ictal (during a seizure) and interictal (between seizure) EEG patterns correspond to specific seizure types and types of epilepsy. While the EEG is almost always abnormal during a seizure, it may be normal between seizures. Thus, lack of interictal EEG abnormalities does not exclude a diagnosis of epilepsy. However, at some time, most epilepsy patients have abnormal EEG discharges. In contrast, some persons with EEG'S that show epilepsy-like activity never have seizures. Thus physicians interpret EEG results within the context of other information they are gathering. Apart from the patient history and the neurological exam, the EEG is the most influential tool in the diagnosis of seizures and epilepsy. (5)
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Ambulatory cassette recorded electroencephalogram (AEEG), completed over 24 hours, may be considered medically necessary when used:
Ambulatory casette recorded electroencephalogram (AEEG) completed over 24 hours is considered not medically necessary when used in the following circumstances:
Digital analysis of electroencephalogram (DEEG) is considered not medically necessary as there is no evidence that such additional processing and interpretation has been shown to improve outcomes in patient management.
EEG video monitoring (VEEG) may be considered medically necessary to diagnosis seizure type and epilepsy syndrome in individuals who present diagnostic difficulties following clinical assessment and standard EEG.
The electroencephalogram (EEG) is a key tool in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy and other seizure disorders. It is also used to assist in the diagnosis of brain damage and disease (e.g., stroke, tumors, and encephalitis), mental retardation/intellectual disability, sleep disorders, degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, and certain mental disorders (e.g., alcoholism, schizophrenia, and autism).
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has stated that information provided by video EEG monitoring has improved patient outcomes by permitting accurate diagnosis and modified therapy. Furthermore, the American Electroencephalographic Society noted that this procedure is widely regarded as safe and effective for evaluating seizures disorders.
The American Epilepsy Society has stated that this technique is the method of choice for the evaluation of intractable and/or undiagnosed seizure disorders. Additionally, many studies have reported the usefulness of this technique, and recommended its use for the diagnosis of psychogenic seizures.
Literature suggests that ambulatory electroencephalogram (AEEG) and video electroencephalogram (VEEG) are also useful in the diagnosis in young children, in patients with poorly characterized seizure types, and in those with suspected psychogenic seizures, especially if episodes are frequent.
V-EEG monitoring may be used to evaluate an individual for presumed seizure disorders that cannot be differentially diagnosed by regular surface EEG. Surface EEG monitoring usually lasts approximately 45 minutes and captures mostly interictal brain-wave activity.
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In 2010, Van Rooij et. al. studied the effect of treatment of subclinical neonatal seizures detected with amplitude-integrated EEG. This was a randomized, multicenter controlled trial of 33 infants. The goal was to investigate how many subclinical seizures in full-term neonates with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) would be missed without continuous EEG and whether immediate treatment of both clinical and subclinical seizures would result in a reduction in the total duration of seizures and a decrease in brain injury, as seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Term infants with moderate to severe HIE and subclinical seizures were assigned randomly to either treatment of both clinical seizures and subclinical seizure patterns (group A) or blinding of the amplitude-integrated EEG registration and treatment of clinical seizures only (group B). All recordings were reviewed with respect to the duration of seizure patterns and the use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). MRI scans were scored for the severity of brain injury. Nineteen infants in group A and 14 infants in group B were available for comparison. The median duration of seizure patterns in group A was 196 minutes, compared with 503 minutes in group B (not statistically significant). No significant differences in the number of AEDs were seen. Five infants in group B received AEDs when no seizure discharges were seen on amplitude-integrated EEG traces. Six of 19 infants in group A and 7 of 14 infants in group B died during the neonatal period. A significant correlation between the duration of seizure patterns and the severity of brain injury in the blinded group, as well as in the whole group, was found. In this small group of infants with neonatal HIE and seizures, there was a trend for a reduction in seizure duration when clinical and subclinical seizures were treated. The severity of brain injury seen on MRI scans was associated with a longer duration of seizure patterns. (6)
In 2013, Sanchez et al. evaluated survey data that indicated that continuous EEG (CEEG) monitoring is used with increased frequency to identify electrographic seizures in critically ill children. Eleven North American centers retrospectively enrolled 550 critically ill children who underwent CEEG. Indications were encephalopathy with possible seizures in 67% of subjects, event characterization in 38% of subjects, and management of refractory status epilepticus in 11% of subjects. CEEG was initiated outside routine work hours in 47% of subjects. CEEG duration was <12 h in 16%, 12-24 h in 34%, and >24 h in 48%. Substantial variability existed among sites in CEEG indications and neurologic diagnoses, yet within each acute neurologic diagnosis category a similar proportion of subjects at each site had electrographic seizures. Electrographic seizure characteristics including distribution and duration varied across sites and neurologic diagnoses. This indicated variability in practice. The results suggest that multicenter studies are feasible if CEEG monitoring pathways can be standardized. However, the data also indicate that electrographic seizure variability must be considered when designing studies that address the impact of electrographic seizures. (7)
In 2012, Dash et.al.evaluated AEEG and the cost effectiveness as an alternative to inpatient
VEEG in adult patients. This evaluated EEG activity when patients are at home, without the necessity of admission to the hospital for prolonged VEEG monitoring. This was a prospective, cohort study performed in a Canadian academic center in order to assess the yield and tolerability of AEEG in the adult population. Over a period of three years, 101 patients were included (45 males, 56 females). Most of the patients had at least one previous routine EEG (93%). The primary reasons for the AEEGs were subdivided into four categories: to differentiate between seizures and non-epileptic events; to determine the frequency of seizures and epileptiform discharges; to characterize seizure type or localization; and to potentially diagnose epilepsy. The mean duration of AEEG recording was 15-96 hours. For 73 (72%) patients, the AEEG provided information that was useful for patient management. For 28 (28%) patients, the AEEG did not provide information on diagnosis because no events or epileptiform activity occurred. In only 1 patient was the AEEG inconclusive due to non-physiological artifacts. Three patients were referred for epilepsy surgery without the necessity of VEEG. The main use of AEEG is the characterization of patients with non-epileptic events and in patients with a diagnosis of epilepsy that is not clear. Quantification of spikes and seizures continue to improve the medical management of these patients. AEEG is a cost-effective solution for increasing demands for in-hospital VEEG monitoring of adult patients. (8)
In 2012 Faulkner et al. completed a study due to the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) guidelines recommend the use of prolonged EEG where the diagnosis of epilepsy or the classification of the seizure syndrome is proving difficult. Due to its limited provision, VEEG monitoring is unavailable to many patients. This study examined the utility of the alternate of outpatient AEEG. This retrospective study analyzed 324 consecutive prolonged outpatient AEEGs lasting 72-96 hours, without medication withdrawal. EEG data and the clinical records of 324 studies were examined. Two Hundred Nineteen (68%) studies gave positive data, 116 (36%) showed interictal epileptiform discharges (IEDs), 167 (52%) had events. One Hundred Five (32%) studies were normal. Overall 51% of studies changed management of which 22% of studies changed the diagnosis and 29% of studies refined the diagnosis by classifying the epilepsy into focal or generalized. In conclusion, this study confirmed the diagnostic utility of outpatient AEEG in the diagnosis of paroxysmal events. (9)
Society Guidelines and Recommendations
Guidelines were published by the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society (ACNS) in 2008 for long term monitoring for epilepsy (LTME) in order to diagnose, classify, and quantify Epileptic seizures. The ACNS determined LTME should be used for the identification of epileptic paroxysmal electrographic and/or behavioral abnormalities. These include epileptic seizures, overt and subclinical, and documentation of interictal epileptiform discharges. EEG and/or behavioral abnormalities may assist in the differential diagnosis between epileptic disorders and conditions associated with intermittent symptoms due to nonepileptic mechanisms (e.g., syncope, cardiac arrhythmias, transient ischemic attacks, narcolepsy, other sleep disturbances, psychogenic seizures, and other behavioral disorders) and to verify the epileptic nature of the new "spells" in a patient with previously documented controlled seizures. LTME aids in the classification and characterization (lateralization, localization, distribution) of clinical seizure type(s) in patients with documented but poorly characterized epilepsy. Characterization of ictal and interictal epileptiform EEG features are essential in the evaluation of patients with intractable epilepsy for surgical intervention. LTME can determine the relationship of seizures to specific precipitating circumstances or stimuli (e.g., nocturnal, catamenial, situation-related, activity-related). LTME allows quantification of the number or frequency of seizures and/or interictal discharges and their relationship to naturally occurring events or cycles and can aid to appropriate documentation of the EEG response to a therapeutic intervention or modification (e.g., drug alteration). Monitoring objective EEG features are useful in patients with frequent seizures, particularly with absence and other seizures having indiscernible or minimal behavioral manifestations. (1)
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Benefit coverage determinations based on written Medical Policy coverage positions must include review of the member's benefit contract or Summary Plan Description (SPD) for defined coverage vs. non-coverage, benefit exclusions, and benefit limitations such as dollar or duration caps.
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LISBON, Portugal — Benfica clinched the Portuguese league title on Sunday despite a 0-0 draw at Guimaraes after FC Porto was held 1-1 at Belenenses.
Benfica won its first back-to-back titles in 31 years and its 34th league crown in club history after it protected a three-point lead with one round to go. Benfica holds the head-to-head advantage with Porto.
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British Prime Minister David Cameron today welcomed the decision of the UNHRC to initiate its own independent investigation into alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka.
"I am pleased that the UN Human Rights Council has today agreed to press ahead with its own independent investigation into alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka," Cameron said.
"This is a victory for the people of Sri Lanka who need to know the truth about what happened during those terrible years of the civil war so that they can move forward," he said in a statement.
Cameron said today's outcome has been "triggered by the failure of the Sri Lankan government to stand by its promises to credibly and independently investigate alleged violations on both sides during the war" against the LTTE.
"I hope that President (Mahinda) Rajapaksa will now seize this fresh opportunity to work with the international community to heal the issues of the past and to reconcile communities across Sri Lanka," he said.
This is the best way to achieve an inclusive and prosperous future and to ensure that Sri Lanka achieves its amazing potential, Cameron said.
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Right tackle Anthony Davis signed a five-year contract extension Friday with the San Francisco 49ers, further solidifying a young offensive line.
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The deal is worth more than $37 million, with $17 million guaranteed.
The 23-year-old tackle has started 16 games in each of his first three years. He helped the 49ers win consecutive NFC West titles and reach the Super Bowl last season, a 34-31 loss to Baltimore.
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