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DescriptionHorsepower at Your Command
Fulfill all your imagination for a desktop
With new 4th generation Intel® Core™ processors, powerful 3D graphics and enhanced audio, ASUS M51 desktop PCs deliver the performance you need for any application, whether for work or play.
Product Details
|Item #
|Manufacturer #
|64-bit Processing
|Audio Line In
|Audio Line Out
|brand name
|Chipset Manufacturer
|Chipset Model
|H87 Express
|controller type
|Serial ATA/600
|Ethernet Technology
|Gigabit Ethernet
|Graphics Controller Manufacturer
|Graphics Controller Model
|GeForce GT 620
|Graphics Memory Capacity
|Up to 2 GB
|Graphics Memory Technology
|Hard Drive Interface
|Serial ATA/600
|Hard Drive RPM
|ASUS Computer International
|Maximum Memory
|Maximum Power Supply Wattage
|memory card reader
|Memory Card Supported
|CompactFlash (CF); Microdrive; Memory Stick; Memory Stick Duo; Memory Stick PRO; Memory Stick PRO Duo; Secure Digital (SD); MultiMediaCard (MMC); Reduced Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC); Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC); Memory Stick Micro; miniSD; microSD
|Memory Standard
|Memory Technology
|model name
|Network (RJ-45)
|Number of 3.5" Bays
|Number of External 5.25" Bays
|Number of PCI Express x1 Slots
|Number of PCI Express x16 Slots
|Number of Processors Installed
|Number of Processors Supported
|Number of Total Expansion Bays
|Number of Total Expansion Slots
|Number of Total Memory Slots
|Number of USB 2.0 Ports
|Number of USB 3.0 Ports
|operating system
|Windows 8
|Optical Drive Type
|Optical Media Supported
|Pointing Device Type
|Processor Core
|Quad-core (4 Core)
|Processor Manufacturer
|processor model
|processor speed
|3.40 GHz
|processor type
|Core i7
|Product Name
|M51AC-US004S Desktop Computer
|Product Series
|Product Type
|Desktop Computer
|software included
Anti-Virus Trial; Adobe Acrobat Reader; Freshpaint; MaxxAudio; Microsoft Pack; Buy Microsoft Office 2010 to use the full-featured Office software on this PC.; Skype; Windows 8 games
; ASUS AI-SUITE II; ASUS AI Manager; ASUS My Logo2; ASUS Easy Update; ASUS Q-fan; ASUS Vibe; ASUS AI Charger; ASUS WebStorage; ASUS Music Maker
|Standard Memory
|Total Hard Drive Capacity
|Total Number of USB Ports
|warranty length
|1-year limited
|19.80 lb
From the Manufacturer|
ASUS and You
Create and Enjoy at a New LevelFast. Powerful. Reliable. The M51 desktop is powered by a 4th gen Intel Core processor and discrete NVIDIA graphics to deliver incredible performance. Built with more innovation per inch than you could ever expect from a multimedia powerhouse PC, experience the versatile desktop PC that is built to be about you.
- 4th gen Intel Core i7 processor and discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT 620 delivers ultra-smooth multitasking and high-definition graphics performance
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 for up to 50% faster device charging and ten times faster transfer rates compared to previous generation USB1
- ASUS SonicMaster coupled with ASUS AudioWizard and MaxxAudio software deliver high-quality audio quality and control
- Ai Charger for device charging even with the PC turned off
- Included chiclet keyboard and optical mouse for precise control and ergonomic comfort
- 32GB of ASUS WebStorage for 3 years to easily share, store and access your data from the cloud
Style with FunctionThe M51 desktop boasts a clean, understated stylish design with a 3D patterned finish that not only looks good but also prevents smudges and fingerprints from commonly touched areas like the port covers and DVD drive.
Next Gen Performance for Next Gen EntertainmentFeaturing the latest 4th generation Intel Core i7 processor, get incredibly smooth multitasking performance that goes beyond powering through your basic tasks like Web surfing and word processing to tackling resource-demanding applications like games, photo editing software, and more. Coupled with discrete NVIDIA GeForce GT 620 graphics, power high-definition entertainment and your favorite game titles with the high graphic setting quality it deserves. The M51AC also features SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports for charging devices up to 50% quicker and transferring data up to ten times faster than previous generation USB1 .
Unbeatable QualityWith leading expertise from the renowned ASUS design team, there's extensive attention put towards the internal components of the desktop to ensure smooth performance and time-tested durability. Using the world's best-selling and most award-winning ASUS motherboards, the M51AC desktop also has 100% solid capacitors that surpasses that of lesser quality desktop PCs for outlasting durability that keeps your PC running smooth years on end. For even greater quality assurance, the processor fan is enhanced with Q-Fan technology that spins reverse during start up to dispel dust and keeps both the processor and PC at a cool temperature no matter the system load.
Ear-pleasing Audio SupportThe M51AC pays special attention to audio quality thanks to efforts from the world class ASUS Golden Ear audio team to ensure 43% less operation noise than all other motherboards that only adhere to the minimum WHQL standard. Coupled with ASUS AudioWizard andMaxxAudio software from Waves, Technical GRAMMY Award® award-winning audio developer, experience clear, crisp audio reproduction from your connected speakers and headphones that stays true to the source.
Convenience IncludedAs the integral part of your entertainment, the M51AC is specially-designed to be easily accessible for your daily life. With its front-side USB and Card Reader ports, effortlessly plug in devices and storage cards. The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 ports not only offer you incredible speeds, but are also enhanced with ASUS Ai Charger that lets you charge products even when the PC is turned off. Additionally, you get 32GB of ASUS WebStorage for 3 years, letting you share, store and access your data through the cloud.
Green DesignWith a commitment to the environment, ASUS uses eco-friendly packaging that is made up of 80% post-consumer material and 100% recyclable cardboard. Moreover, the M51AC is built with ASUS EPU that saves up to 40% energy without compromising performance.
Reliability Matters
ASUS desktop PCs reflect a tradition of the finest quality, innovation and longevity. Based on the PCWorld USA 2012 reader survey of tech satisfaction, reliability, and service, users ranked ASUS as a leading choice for desktop PCs, citing high satisfaction with their value, connectivity, ease of use and reliability. The survey also found ASUS desktop PCs were one of the most likely to be recommended to others2 . Additionally, PC Mag has recognized ASUS as the leading brand of choice with their Reader's Choice award3 .
1 Year ASUS North America Warranty
- 1 year North America warranty
- 1-way free standard shipping
- 24/7 tech support
Special Offer from Windows
What's in the Box
- ASUS M51AC desktop PC
- Chiclet Keyboard
- Optical Mouse
- Warranty Card
- Power Cord
- Manual
What's new with Windows 8.1?
Note: Some features require Windows 8.1. Update available through Windows store for Windows 8 users. Internet access required; fees may apply.
The devices shown in the videos are displayed only for demonstrative purposes to showcase the touch features of the Windows operating system. Similar mice and keyboard keystrokes can be used on non-touch devices. Please check the specs of the machine on the page to know what features are included.
It's new, but you know it.
- Start up in the familiar desktop to get stuff done or the Start screen to easily access all your favorite apps and sites.
Easier than ever to use.
- New navigation features make it faster and easier to access, close, minimize and switch between open apps.
- Pin favorite apps to the Start screen, the taskbar, or both for quick and easy access to what you use the most.
More productive.
Greater speed and ease in finding what you are looking for including new apps to love.
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Mouse, keyboard—and now touch.
Windows 8.1 works harmoniously with various types of devices, including touch, mouse-and-keyboard, or both. Whatever kind of device you have, you'll discover fast and fluid ways to switch between apps, move things around, and go smoothly from one place to another.
Make it yours.
New ways to personalize with more Start screen tiles sizes, colors, and backgrounds.
Your files, everywhere.
Stay connected to your photos and important files and access them on your phone, tablet or PC with OneDrive. By signing in with your Microsoft account to any of your PCs running Windows 8.1 and you'll immediately see your own background, display preferences, and settings.
Multitasking made easy.It's easy to do up to four things at once. Snap multiple apps side by side in a single view for easy multitasking and enhanced productivity.
Stay up to date and more secure with built-in privacy and security protection with Windows Defender and SmartScreen.
It's fast.
Windows 8.1 starts up faster, switches between apps faster, and uses power more efficiently than previous versions of Windows, including Windows 7.
Works with what you have.
Easily connect to your printers, cameras and more with built-in USB ports. With Windows 8.1, you can run all of the programs that you had on Windows 7.
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Windows Q&A
- Why should I buy a Windows device?
Windows devices are available in all shapes and sizes to match your lifestyle and they can also be customized with your favorite apps, colors, and backgrounds to match your personality. Multitask with ease on a Windows device. Run Office side-by-side with your web browser, or make a Skype video call while you check email. Windows devices also work with stuff you already have, they include ports for printers and cameras and work with your favorite apps.*
*Windows RT 8.1 devices only runs built-in apps or apps that you download from the Windows Store.
- Does Windows have the apps I want?
Right out of the box, Windows 8.1 comes with apps to do all the basics and a lot more. There are apps to stay in touch, save your files to the cloud, and keep track of your photos and videos in new and easy ways.
Plus, you can visit the Windows store to choose from over 100,000 apps for games, music, news, weather, and entertainment, to just name a few.
- Did the desktop disappear?
No. You'll also still be able to work with the familiar desktop just as you did in earlier versions of Windows. If you spend most of your time on the desktop, you can even set Windows to go there instead of the Start screen when you first turn on your PC.
- I have heard it is for touchscreens. Can I still use a mouse and keyboard?
- Yes. You can use it the way you want: touchscreen, mouse and keyboard, or both. You'll also still be able to work with the familiar desktop just as you did in earlier versions of Windows.
Note: The touchscreen functionality is dependent on the specifications of the device's screen. Please check the specs of the machine on this page to know what features are included.
- Can I use my current software and printers?
Windows 8.1 is compatible with almost all of the peripherals (printers, cameras, keyboards, mice, etc.) that you're using today with your Windows PC or tablet. You can also use most of the desktop programs you currently use, including Office programs.
- What if I buy a PC running Windows 8? Can I update to Windows 8.1?
Yes. If you're running Windows 8 you'll be able to get the free update to Windows 8.1 through the Windows Store.
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In case the sweet faces of underserved public schoolchildren aren't enough to convince some California voters to approve Prop. 30 and/or 38 on Nov. 6, maybe this will get their attention.
In a 5-minute video promoted by the new parent group Educate Our State, PTA moms frustrated by conventional fundraising schemes turn to intimidation — via pseudo gangster costumes, Taliban references, fake guns and fog (and above all, noisy kids who spill stuff) — to get their schools what they need.
Unlike the pro-Prop. 38, anti-Prop. 30 "contrast ads," which Molly Munger recently pulled, this "Shake You Down" video urges voters to say "yes" on both fundraising ballot measures. Los Angeles parents Elise Robertson and Mouncey Ferguson made the video; they cast parents from their school, Aldama Elementary, and their own kids.
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can you send me link for the torrent site please ?
yeah no prob
yeah,about the eating 6 eals a day thing...so ill eat my breakfast,but its not like a huge,hardy breakfast,its about 300-350 calories of only healthy food...then about 2-3 hours later,eat something like a few Kashi bars and some almonds with like Propel or water,or just eat a power bar,becuaes those provide you with enough calories,then just drink about half a bottle of water with that...then ill have my lunch,again,with a smaller amount of calories,about 250-330 calories..then 2-3 hours later,ill eat maybe a few more Kashi bars and almonds,or get another powerbar,etc......then ill eat my dinner after wrestling pracitce,and once again,itll be like my breakfast and lunch,with about 250-320 calories..just remember when you eat the mid morning/mid evening snacks,you only consume about 200 or less calories, so its not liek an actual meal.
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- Willamette
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- New Vice President of Finance Named at Willamette University
Current News
New Vice President of Finance Named at Willamette University
Jeffrey Glenn Eisenbarth, currently the vice president of business and administration at Berea College in Berea, Ky., will begin his new job as vice president of financial affairs at Willamette University Sept. 2.
"We are pleased to welcome Jeff to the Willamette community," said University President Lee Pelton. "He has worked in higher education finance for 22 years and we believe he possesses the qualities necessary to help Willamette University reach its financial goals. We expect him to play a key leadership role in the development of the campus and in managing Willamette's endowment."
In addition to serving Berea College since 1997, Eisenbarth worked in finance at the University of Idaho and Washington State University, Pullman.
He earned his bachelor of science and his master's of business administration degrees from the University of Idaho. He and his wife, Sudie, have two daughters, Lyndsey and Danielle.
Eisenbarth replaces Brian Hardin who retires from Willamette University in August after 21 years of service.


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Johannesburg — THE sale of government's largest forestry asset, the Komatiland forests, has been halted, raising concern that the state is planning to backtrack completely on the privatisation of its forests in Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
The move comes after an earlier deal to sell Komatiland to the Bonheur consortium fell through last month.
Bonheur, which was made up of Global Forest Products and Imbokodva Lemabalabala, pulled out of the deal shortly before the Competition Tribunal rejected the proposed sale as anticompetitive.
The competition authorities said the R396m Bonheur deal would have created a huge private monopoly, which would lead to job cuts or the closure of small independent saw millers.
The withdrawal of Bonheur was widely expected to pave the way for government to then start negotiations with the reserve bidder, the Londoloza-Paharpur Consortium so that it could finalise the long-delayed sale of the forests. But the public enterprises department said on Friday that it would "not to proceed with the current transaction".
Kobus Breed (pictured), CEO of Safcol, which holds the Komatiland forests, said the decision was informed mainly by the length of time, six years, it had taken to finalise the deal.
This made any implementation of the transaction based on the asset as presented impossible.
In addition, a statement from Safcol said real concerns were raised during the competition approval process, affecting government's restructuring policy objectives. As a result, government needed to review these concerns before a decision could be made on the future of its programme for restructuring commercial forestry assets.
Breed said government was currently considering all alternatives before a decision would be made on the way forward.
"It will take into account the interest of the industry and the role of commercial forestry in the economy at large, specifically recognising the role it could play in the Accelerated and Shared Growth Initiative of SA (Asgi-SA)."
Department spokeswoman Gaynor Kast said the other factor that had led government to "reconsider" the future of Komatiland was the recent increased demand for saw logs in SA.
"Accordingly, a forward-looking strategy in the context of the 2005 Asgi-SA is being developed as a matter of priority," said Kast.
She would not be drawn to say whether government would cancel the sale of Komatiland altogether after failing to sell the company in two successive attempts.
The first R335m transaction was cancelled in 2002 after it was discovered that the then chief director of public enterprises, Andile Nkuhlu, had secretly received about R55000 from the then preferred bidder, Zama Resources.
Nkuhlu and his benefactor, Zama CEO Mcebisi Mlonzi, subsequently resigned from their positions.
Komatiland is a 130000ha plantation stretching across both Mpumalanga and Limpopo.
It has two saw mills, a veneer-slicing plant and export facility.
Komatiland has traditionally been regarded as the major cash generator for Safcol, the state-owned forestry holdings company.


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Apple launched its iPhone 5 to become its one of greatest success and now comes its new model, iPhone 6, which is expected to release next year. Also, it is not yet confirmed if the new version would be called as iPhone iOS6 or another version of iPhone5, as iPhone 5S. the model is expected to be available in market next year.
Still, expecting it to be iPhone 6, the model has a new iPrint technology. Also it is able to do high resolution photo prints. Also, the phone has Full Hd Retina Display.
Colours of iPhone 6:
The phone would come in 4 colours: black, pink, blue and yellow.
Overview of iPhone 6:
The new phone, featuring A7 chipset would be having a plastic and metal combine exterior which is not liked by all. Height is expected to remain same as its previous models, but width can be increased for easy typing. Also a wireless charging would also be possible in the device.
Features of iPhone 6:
iPhone 6 is expected to have no link with google maps, instead the company is preffering its own mapping and navigation system designed in collaboration with TomTom. Also, the mapping would be providing free traffic information. Now all we have to see is the competing google and apple maps. Still, I would prefer google maps. Which one do you think is the better??
Also the iPhone 6 may include FaceTime alongwith 3G and many data sharing options with simplified photo streams and easy mail attachments.
So how many of you are interested in getting their hands on coolest device, iPhone 6 in market??


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"In certain spots in the Atlantic Ocean, east of North America, there are micro-climates where there is no wind and few waves. In earlier times, when ships were caught in these still waters, horses were thrown overboard to make the vessels lighter and easier to sail. For that reason, these regions were called horse latitudes."
Why do I start with this personal confession? Because what follows is far from being rosy and may be interpreted as the product of a disgruntled old man who in his sunset years is disposed to view life in dark tones. I tend to think of myself otherwise. On the other hand, there are "surprises" which pull you to the abyss, despite attempts to look at the brighter side of situations and events.
All the above words so as to tell you that I would like to write about my recent trip to Artsakh and Yerevan while my impressions are fresh and are not clouded by temptations to be politically correct or diplomatic.
I will not bother you with details on how friendly the people were; how wonderful the mountains and the forests felt; how the lakes and rivers made me hum here and there or recite a line or two from favorite poems. Likewise, I will not be a tour guide to the more attractive natural, historic or cultural sites. Google does a better job than I.
What was I looking for? Was it residents or how patriotic they are? Was it the land for which we have fought for millennia? By the latest count, some 6,000 people were killed, maimed and injured to liberate a slice of our motherland--Artsakh. What's mind-boggling is how this region is defended. Are the mountains and the highlands our natural protectors? These were questions to which the people at large and officials could not provide credible answers.
Lebanon, home of the cedars, comparable in size to Artsakh, the sea as a natural defense on its west, a 20,000-strong army in peacetime (prior to the tragic civil war of the '70s) defended a little over 3-million citizens. Inflated numbers claim there are 160,000 people in Artsakh--a jurisdiction that has no significant economy and no tax-base to speak of. How can it defend itself? Who is providing this crucial function? The answer would simply be speculation.
Is it any wonder that two themes dominated my conversations with Artsakh citizens? There is talk of populating it with people from remote areas of the former Soviet Union, i.e. Hamshens (Muslim Armenians) families who have expressed a desire to move to Artsakh. However no one is willing to make a move for acutely uncomfortable reasons.
Who will provide the finances for such a migration? Are the millionaires in the inner Diaspora of Moscow or the ones in the West to foot the bill? Why invest in such a venture when there is talk of ceding portions of the land to Azerbaijan? Will the Hamshens be willing to fight in case of war? Will they integrate in their new environment? What if "transplanted" people have to be deported again to safer regions, in case hostilities resume? Couldn't such a project open Pandora's Box in already complex international negotiations and provide Azerbaijan with new ammunition for propaganda– i.e. populating Artsakh with non-karabaghtsis, while Azeri refugees, former residents are "languishing" in Azerbaijan? One might add, "Why don't the former Armenian Karabaghtsis come back to claim the land for good?"
The other recurrent theme of my conversations was the Republic of Armenia presidential election, scheduled within a year. It's not uncommon to hear, "What if a non-karabaghtsi becomes the commander-in-chief? What will become of Artsakh?" There are no answers. The questions betray a legitimate anxiety. Other less frequently heard topics are the Himnatram and what a wonderful job the Diaspora has done. One wonders whether such glowing words come up because the listeners are from the Diaspora.
Yerevan? This is my third visit since the creation of the Third Republic. In a couple of months there will be celebrations commemorating the 20th anniversary of "independence". Am I biased and is that the reason why I use a qualifying sign? You bet I am, and that's because of the perspective that living as a student almost eight consecutive years in Armenia during the '70s and early '80s has supplied. That period provides me with some point of reference to compare the present with the past.
The views I hold of the present have minimal relation with the Marxist ideology that I profess. In the early '60s I was in a very small minority, within the staunchly pro-Soviet segment of the community, that was critical of the Soviet totalitarian socio-economic system. A number of friends and I paid dearly for our stance: we were terrorized and I was obliged to carry a concealed weapon for personal protection. Furthermore, during my studies in Armenia, a friend from Qamishli, Syria, and I were denied our elected positions in various student and compatriotic councils. We were to be expelled from Armenia for criticizing, during a semi-public gathering with officials, the bribery and corruption in educational institutions. A fellow Diasporan student accused us of being involved in hagabedagan (anti-state) activities in a subsequent "trial-by-colleagues", i.e. by the student body of the institution where we were studying. That was reason enough for the Dean of Diaspora students to take action. To this day it's not clear whose magic wand played a role in "sparing" us from expulsion.
Why this long-winded sub-introduction following my statements about Artsakh? It's intended to demonstrate where my bias is rooted. Secondly, to put at ease acquaintances in Artsakh and Yerevan who confided in me and told some ugly stories.
On my previous two visits I had returned home depressed. This time, I was not--probably because I was "immunized" against what to expect. I feel re-energized ... to tell and retell what's happening in the Motherland, until somebody listens for the sake of our land(s), for the sake of our people(s) in Artsakh, in Armenia and in Diaspora.
It's a no-brainer to any social studies student that a country without a sound and independent economy of whatever type (capitalist, welfare state, managed economy) there can't be political independence, especially when the levers of production and distribution are owned and managed by foreign investors. The main sectors of Armenian economy are now owned by foreigners. There is no need to elaborate on the oligarchs collaborating with foreign interests and about whom people--the homemaker, taxi driver, server in the restaurant, reporter, editor, publisher, educator, doctor, professor and academician--have little positive to say. The country is in worse economic shape than many Third World countries I visited in the late '60s and the early '70s.
There is much talk about construction and beautification but it's limited to Yerevan and primarily to its centre. There is a semblance of clusters of residential mini-skyscrapers. Try to rent an apartment in this putative high-rises? No way! How can a family with a monthly income of $150 to $200 dollars afford the exorbitant rents? These buildings are in areas from where people were forcibly vacated and were offered peanuts in compensation. How did the price of older apartments, close to the centre, which were priced at $15,000 to $20,000 ten years ago now fetch $100,000 to $150,000?
Yes, the new buildings have provided a modern look to the city. Outwardly, they are comparable to downtown apartments in small cities in the West. But at what cost? In addition to cheating previous owners of the lands and in erecting new buildings on the same lands, the developers have compromised the eco-system. German experts have condemned the constructions as non-eco friendly. It appears that Alexander Tamanyan, the principal architect of the "old" city, knew a thing or two about the movements of air and pollution. The present architects, nearly a century later, display utter ignorance in favor of beauty.
Let's be fair. The highways converging to the city centre have made a difference in normalizing traffic and providing much needed arteries to various outlying neighborhoods. Moreover, they have made it easier for the innumerable BMWs, SUVs and the sleek, new Mercedes look-alike Volgas to maneuver. Who owns them though? Most are bought through borrowed money at 10-12%, adding a further burden on a country drowned in debt.
What about culture? It was off-season and thus concerts, the opera and other cultural activities were not on. To compensate, I listened to street violin players, to piano, and to guitar-based groups at the café-restaurants around the Opera House and along the Teryan Boulevard. I thought it would be pleasurable during late evenings--following days of 41, 43, 45 degree Celsius. I wish I had not ventured. I heard more Russian songs than during the Soviet era. Mind you, I like all types of music and all kinds of songs, irrespective of language, but the dominance of one particular language irked me, to say the least. And to add insult to injury the melodies did not resemble the popular Russian music. They were fake-jazz. Who do the performers think they are kidding?
I can't refrain from commenting on the servers. They were eye-catching, sensuous beauties who lacked the basic skills of trained professionals. Having once been a server myself in the mountain resorts of Lebanon and a "flying-waiter" in the Middle East Airlines, I couldn't help noticing a lack of decency and common courtesy. Am I exaggerating? A relative told me that they were very low-paid, untrained employees, and I had been too demanding in my expectations. Some people made the remark that I should have attended the gala-dinner at Harsnaqar Restaurant, following the 3rd International Medical Congress of Armenia closing ceremonies, instead of rabiz places to observe a high quality service and not be disappointed. May be they were right, but there is a but… Having heard that the said restaurant allegedly belonged to an oligarch, and it would have cost 25,000 drams per person (around CDN$65) to attend, I couldn't bring myself to the notion of further enriching a crook. For the same reason, I regret staying at Aviatrans Hotel. I should add though, the employees at that lodge were excellent.
Another point to ponder about: Doesn't rabiz music, behaviour, "culture" represent the average Joe in any society, and isn't the "common" citizen a part of the majority in any country? I was interested in that!
I repeat my initial expression of regret for another reason. The centre of evening enjoyment and unfortunately one of the best parts of Yerevan, is not for families. I write in no disrespect to people in the villages and towns surrounding the city. Poverty and lack of employment has driven the young to Yerevan. What better trade is there without monetary capital than exposing one's flesh? That's what I observed around me in the café-restaurants.
Incidentally, I noticed the monument dedicated to the victims of the Jewish Holocaust at the Teryan park. Though small in construction, it was very tastefully done and awe-inspiring. But I could not figure out why it was positioned in a location dedicated to the poet? Why the late human rights activist Sakharov had his own square with a bust, but just a corner was devoted to a whole people subjected to holocaust?
I didn't visit Dzidzernagapert and other significant commemorative markers anew. Moreover, the majority, like the monuments at Sardarabad and Musa Ler were erected during the Soviet period and I had paid my respects, time and again, in the past.
Yerevan is floating in horse latitudes. There is a palpable stagnant atmosphere in politics. Nothing moves. While people in Karabagh are "concerned" in the identity of the next president, in Yerevan they complain about how long they have to "support" their brothers in the Artsakh highlands. Overall, it appears they are tired of unending protests that have led matters nowhere. A minority is hopeful that the proposed "dialogue" between the government and the opposition may lead to some "accommodation".
Positive in Armenia
We should not just look at a small segment of the society, mainly in Yerevan, but to people in outlying regions who have or are attempting to overcome a tendency, born out of 70 years of Soviet state bureaucracy and authoritarianism, to circumvent the laws of the land or be co-opted by the powers that be, and instead write a new playbook, written and enforced by average citizens and civil associations that represent their interests.
I forgot who said "All politics is local," but in Armenia this is the reality and the only potential locomotive for sustainable and substantial change. Political gamesmanship, as now being witnessed between the HAk and the regime, offers little in terms of educating and training people to stand up and be counted in defense of their rights and interests. I would also say you can find this new mentality of civic activism in some youth circles as well.
However, these developments tend to be transitory. They need our support. The Diaspora should seriously consider providing assistance to these fledgling LOCAL civic and student groups for the long haul. Organizations like Civilitas just don't cut it and come with loads of baggage (i.e. Oskanian and foreign donors.)
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Horse latitudes in Yerevan
Dear Dikran,
Your comments were so close to my heart that I wish I could write as well as you do and describe situations so clearly.
I have visited Armenia and Artsakh 4 times in the last 12 years, and I keep reminding myself not to compare the country to Australia and just Love it because it is our motherland...and I do, however unless they know that we say what we say because we simply CARE and wish for things to be appropriate, doesn't mean that we are looking at a glass half empty, but young 20 year old Armenia should have by now learnt to start helping itself! All the assistance that has gone to our homeland should have at least effected the wellbeing of our fellow Armenians.
Thank you for a very enjoyable read & hope to witness some changes be that in Armenia and or Artsakh.
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- Australia
Dikran, Ara and of Horses
Adjust their (own) activity:
This is the correct advice, expression, perhaps, so that benefactors, after their contribution to Armenia and possible disappointments will not blame reporters for wrong information and advices.
However, although I have not been yet in Armenia, I will bring my smallest contribution if I believe that it is important and good, even if I will be the looser, without disappointment, Եւ առանց զղջումի.
Our contributions, I believe will not be totally lost.
This will be my adjusted activity. The advice is good.
What I worry, once the frontiers with Turkey are open, then the Turks will be in big numbers to buy. Who will stop them? I see the danger there.
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This is to Vahe
This is to Vahe,
I have done as you have opined, but I am not certain if it will see the light of day/rather print, being published here.
best rgds
Gaytzag, sorry I can't understand
Gaytzag, sorry I can't understand what you are writing about, even if it's addressed to Vahe. Comments like this should not even be published on keghart.
Ref> This is to vahe -re-visited
As you see dear Vahe,Mr. Dikran Aprahamian did not oblige and publish my article that provides more info and RA.My last visit, the 13th . He is rather capricious,which makes one wonder how come he directs a supposedly impartial unbiased site.
Pues...a nice spanish word, or puis en francais..I believe he is one of the persons that is a hard liner ,either a traditional leftis or rightist.For these are the people amongst us that do not bear those who are like self,non partisan-many friends insist you are Tashnag they say,I tell them NOOOOOO,then Ramgavaragan, again I replyu NOOOOOO
See what the above writ reads .It says, comment you are replying to does not exist A BIG LIE, it was published 5 days ago....here in this forum
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Երրորդը` կրկին Անի Պլազա,Սիվիլիթասից կազմակերպված մի ֆորում,ուր օտար տեղեկ. գործակալությունների ներկայացուցիչներ ելույթ ունեցան:Բոլոր էլ հետաքրքիր,ուսումնասիրելի:
Ահա այստեղ է ,որ հարգելի հայրենի կառավարությունը չուզեց հասկանալ և դեռ համարում է ավելի ուշադրություն դարձնելու իր իսկ սեփականատեր ընկերությունների, անհատների ներքաշման այդ ուղղությամբ, նամանավանդ,Սփյուռքի հար և նման գործակիցների հետ սերտեցման սատարումը:
Սկսենք հիմա կառավարության և հանրության ուշադրությանն ներկայացնել որոշակի <<suggestion>>-ներ ,ցավոք չունոնք հոմանիշը հայերեն այս հեզ և ճկուն բառի, այն է մեջտեղ է դրվում որևէ մի գաղափար,կվերցվի կամ ոչ, այլ հարց է…
Շատ ցանկալի է,եթե արդեն իսկ ստեղծված Սփյուռքի նախարարությունը հրավիրի մեր հինգ գլխավոր գաղութներից` Հյուսիսային Ամերիկա,Հարավային Ամերիկա,Եվրոմիություն,ՌԴ և Միջին Արևելքից, մեկական իբր մնայուն ներկայացուցիչներ, նույնի նախարարությունում:
Քանզի հիշյալներ տարբերվում են մեկը մյուսից ու նաև հայրենիքից, թե մտածելակերպով, թե լեզվի-մշակույթի, քաղաքական և տնտեսական զանազանությամբ: Եվ ավելի կարևորը հայրենիքից: Մինչդեռ, օր առ օր շփման մեջ լինելով զիրարու հետ, շատ ավելի դյուրությամբ կկարողանան հարցեր լուծել:Ավելին, նույներ Սփյուռքի նախարարության հետ կսկսեն զարգացնել մեխանիզմ, որ թույլ կտա ներքո 15 մասնագիտությանս մարզերի կօլեգաների(ընկերակցությունների) նախ ստեղծումը թե երկրում և թե արտերկրի բոլոր գաղութներում:Սրանցից 5 հետևյալները արդեն ստեղծված` առողջ բժշկության,ինժիներնեի գիտությանց, իրավաբանների, ոսկերիչների (ընդլայնելով հանդերձավորման),5-րդ`սպորտի, մնում են հիմնվելու 6.տրանսպորտի- տուրիզմի, 7.դրամատնային-ֆինանսական, 8.հանքային-ճարտարարվեստի, 9.ուսուցման-մշակույթի, 10.սննդի-մատակարարման,11.անտառապահության-մթնոլորտի,
12.հողագործության,13. .14.15
Ցանկալի է հիշյալ ընկերակցությունները ստեղծվեն միաժամանակ թե հայրենիքում և թե հայ գաղութներում, քանզի ներկայիս հիշյալ ոլորտները զբաղեցնող անձինք մեր`եթե կուզեք, ճնիչ մեծամասնություն և իբր ողնաշար մասն են կազմում:Այլևս անցել է այն ժամանակաշրջանը, երբ հիշյալների փակցում էր, ցավոք, <<լուռ մեծամասնություն>> պիտկաը:
Հարկ է ընդունել, որ մեր ներկա թե մարդկային ռեսուրսները,և թե նույներից (ստեղծվելիք) տնտեսական ուժը շատ մեծ դեր ունի ստանձելիք`սատարելու Հ. Հանրապետության զարգացման, առաջացման` հենակ ունենալով նույներին: Չենք անտեսում ցարդ կատարված աշխատանքներին,որ իրականացրել են թե մեր կուսակցությունները, բարեգործական, հայրենակցական, հոգևոր և այլ հաստատություններ:Սակայն, մեզ անհրաժեշտ, էական և հրամայական է մի համահայկական ընդհանուր մոբիլիզացիա, շարժունակություն,զոր ձերք կբերվի հիշյալ մասնագիտ. մարզերի ընկ.-ի հաստատմամբ և նույներ կիրագործեն իրենց իսկ միջոցավ <<Ազգային Ներդրման Թրսթ>> ֆոնդի ի Շվեցարիա, Ժնև:Վերջինս ,ինչպես հայտնի է, չեզոք, dուրքերից զերծ երկիր, կնպաստի թե Հայրենի, Արցախի, Ջավախքի և ինչու չե հարկ եղած պարագայեն որևէ հայ գաղութին :
Ահա այս մասնագետ. մարզ. կոլեգաների ընկց. երկրի-արտերկրի կապակցելով `շատ մեծ աշատանք առաջ կտարվի :
Really now!! I can't take ...seriously
Really now!! I can't take Gaytzag seriously. Does anyone understand what he is writing? Come on, Keghart should have some kind of a policy to avoid such ridiculous posts. It degrades keghart's reputation.
I understand and agree
I not only understand what Gaytzag has written, but believe that if implemented could counter some of the negative effects of policies of present corrupt self-appointed leaders of Armenia. Armenia has many problems that need to be addressed and the time for the silent majority to stand on the sidelines for things to fix themselves is over. It's time for everyone to stand and be counted. Bravo Gaytzag, keep pushing forward.
We wish well to Mr. Gaytzag Palandjian
Mr. Palandjian is well known almost to all Armenian chatrooms. He is a patriot and his heart burns for Armenia and Armenians. His notes may be excellent material for brain-storming about various Armenians issues. However, he needs to write in a coherent and presentable manner, making clear where the head is and where the tail ends, so that his writings are taken for serious. Additionally he has to refrain from repeating himself ad hominum.
We wish well to Mr. Palandjian. Good luck!
Full of mistakes!
I couldn't finish reading Gaytzag's notes because of grammatical, spelling mistakes as well as a bad style of capitalization and wrong punctuations. He might have great ideas but should have an editor correct the mistakes before sending to publishing.
I am interested to know if any of the other publications he had emailed ever published his writing.
Fix his mistakes
Then try to fix his mistakes. Gaydzag is an elderly man full of energy, a patriot whose heart burns seeing the state of affairs Armenia is currently in.
Let's join our hands with him and make things come true.
Briefly, he calls for
- establishing a council for repatriation and resettlement
- establishing investment fund where people put money in and get profits back. The money is used to finance micro projects in Artsakh
- establishing a social structure of professionals that can help the process mentioned above
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Would you fix it?
It's easy to say "fix the mistakes" to an online publisher who might be receiving 100's of comments/day. Specially a long and convoluted post like that. So, go ahead and help Gaytzag.
As you may have noticed, he had sent it to all the other Armenian publishers but I haven't seen his posts published anywhere except keghart.com, perhaps because of the huge amount of work involved...?
So, I am looking forward in seeing his posts and articles being published on keghart.com (forwarded by his team of helping hands). Let's see who will put his time where his mouth is...
I Have No Time
I have no time to waste on corrections. Mr. Palandjian's idea is clear, despite syntax errors. I understand his message and do not see that it needs fixing. I hope that when I am 80 something I will still be able to use the computer.
Our effort is to organize ourselves so as to help the motherland, not with words but with actions. It's to furnish useful information for Armenians worldwide who wish to get engaged in Artsakh's development, because we consider it to be the cornerstone of all Armenia. We have to spare no effort to help.
While we speak, thousands of Armenians in Syria are begging to flee to their original homeland. Some of them have the means, others do not. The latter are the ones we are obligated to help.
The luxury of fantasizing on wonderful projects is way behind us, primarily because we did not act while Mr. Palandjian was screaming for years on how important it is to act immediately.
Years ago we lost the wonderful opportunity of bringing Armenians of Iraq back home. Now they are dispersed around the world and integrated into alien societies. We are witnessing the recurrence of the same scenario in Syria. The Diaspora is getting Armenian passports only in to flee to western countries and not to return to Armenia.
There are many urgent things that need to be done:
-- the establishment of refugee hosting centres is of the highest priority because incoming people don't have the means to stay in hotels for months. Bear in mind that winter is nearing in Syria and Armenia
- provide transport assistance for the emigrants to the homeland
- provide shelter and permanent housing
- provide credit and loans for business start-ups
- RoA can offer land and perhaps housing. The latter often need renovation. About $20,000 per house would be needed to upgrade them into livable conditions. Many families in the RoA are willing to sell their properties and with what they have they can put capital into new projects. As Armenian civil society, we can also assist with coordination, furnishing information, the collection of funds and so forth .. .
Nercess jan, how can we join hands and proceed with helping our motherland? What is your expertise, domain? Do you go to Armenia very often? Needless to say, the collection of funds is the most important effort.
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Thank You Aroutin And All
Thank you Aroutin and all others who showed interest in my posts.
For quite sometime I was absent from this site, mainly due to a tragic loss in my family: our late grandson was like a son. We are still mourning after a year-and-a-half.
Please commence to form professional colleagues associations. There already are five: health/medical, engineers/ science, lawyers, sportive and jewelers. Ten more are to be formed.
But more work has to be done:
1. Help establish a National Investment Trust Fund nucleus by our six or seven magnates. Wealth encourages/inspires confidence. The fund is to be governed by a board that the magnates will empower by proxy or otherwise.
2.The National Investment Trust Fund would be for all.
3. At first the investment will be to organize repatriation. Those who do so can receive against mortgaged property in Artsakh. The loans will be for 15 years or so at 3%.
4. New townships and villages, plus farms are to be built in areas such as between Yerevan and Gyumri so that our brothers and sisters will not be annoyed that the repatriates are taking their lands. In fact they would be providing with jobs.
5. The fund should be established in Geneva, tax-free, under a company act or NGO. Our international attorneys will suggest how to be tax exempt. The fund would be not only for RoA/Artsakh but for Armenians all over the globe and be a permanent, non-soluble fund. I believe I have said enough in my previous posts.
Thank you for reading me.
Best to all Hayorties
Gaytzag Palandjian
Your Loss
Please accept my condolences for your loss.
Berd Bears Project
I came across the Berd Bears project (berdbears.com)--homemade teddy bears crafted by women in Berd, Armenia. I thought some of Keghart readers may want to support this worthwhile project and show solidarity with our sisters in Berd.
By the way, a very good post Aroutin. Time for action not just words. There is no reason that we should not be able to buy thousands of these teddy bears and bring hope to Berd.
My son just came back from Armenia
My son just came back from Armenia and he loved it. He loved it so much that he wants to go back. Of course he is only 17 and he has different perspective. I wish we were all 17 years old and see only good things (i.e. glass is half full rather than half empty). Armenia is only 20 years old, that's like a toddler in human terms. I think our expectations are too high.
Given time, I think Armenia and Armenians will flourish. We have done it before and we can do it again. We have the ingenuity and intelligence to conquer all obstacles. It helps to have a positive attitude!
Balance or Optimism
Sometimes if we are too optimistic, we can hurt Armenia. We need to have the courage to 'see' our faults and point them out so we can have them corrected. Otherwise we will forever remain dreaming of a good and non-corrupt Armenia.
I enjoy seeing critical articles, which means that Armenia will become a better place soon.
Dear Nercess,I think you
Dear Nercess,
I think you misunderstood my comment. I am always for constructive criticism as long as it offers a solution for the problem. It is very easy to criticise but very difficult to provide/offer a solution. We all know what the problem is and we don't have to keep on repeating it over and over again. This will only hurt Armenia and not help it. I have seen many articles that criticise Armenia or its Government but not a single one that describes/advertizes the good things about the country or the people. This will discourage diaspora Armenians to visit or help Armenia.
The young have their own perspective
Dear John,
I hear you loud and clear. Yes, the young have their own perspective, and they should be encouraged in their quests and pursuits. My son too, three years ago decided to go back to Armenia after he had just returned from a trip of about three weeks in Artsakh and Armenia with his sisters. He's been there since then studying except for the summer vacations when he comes back home.
I'm sure he will read what my impressions were and he will provide his own opinion--may be privately. Obviously he sees matters differently and I respect that. He does not carry the "old" baggage that your and my generation have, something that I have referred to as "bias" in my piece.
Armenia is Just as You Stated.
Great article. I could not have said any better. I would hope that those who read this valuable assessment of Armenia's condition will benefit from the information and adjust their activities accordingly.
Clarification Will Serve
Nothing elusive or covert
Dear Vahe,
Thank you for reading my white paper on the Armenian Fund and for watching the Veratarz interview.
I feel that Dickran's article speaks for itself and there really is nothing at this time that I could add to help the reader better understand the content and subject material.
It's quite obvious that there are problems in Armenia and that of the Armenian people in general, regardless of where they find themselves, that need to be addressed. For this reason I feel that people need to adjust their attitudes and approach to problem solving in order to help fix what is broken.
Very enjoyable read
Very enjoyable read, especially for someone like me who also studied in Soviet Armenia - the early 70's. Many of your insights are spot on but believe me, after a 35 years hiatus, it took me a good six months to get my "Yerevan compass" up and working. I've been here for 4 years now and see both signs of promise and pessimism.
Thank you Hrant
Dear Mr. Hrant Gadarigian,
Having a background of living in Armenia at various periods--like you--may provide some fairness and balance in trying to describe what's evolving. Most people in the Diaspora lack the opportunity that you have, and naturally are most of the time carried away by what others tell them.
We've heard a lot about the negative aspects. Could you please tell us in an outline form--if not expanded--what "signs of promise" there are. I am sure many people would appreciate your contribution to this aspect of the overall grey picture in Armenia.
Thanks in advance.


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Once the networks declared President Obama the Election Day winner, his official Twitter stream sent out this image of Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. The message on the photo: "Four more years." Twitter/@BarackObama
So, after a non-stop campaign—one that spent billions, polarized the electorate, and kept plenty of media and political entrepreneurs employed—the 2012 election is over. And the result: four more years that might look a lot like the last four.
President Barack Obama won re-election Tuesday, fighting back a strong challenge by Mitt Romney. Democrats hung onto control of the Senate, while conservative Republicans kept a strong hold on the House. Collectively, they'll lead a deeply divided nation that's struggling through a slow economic recovery.
Regardless of which political side you were on, it's time to look forward and think like entrepreneurs. In other words, it's time to look for the opportunities.
Finance: Forget Wall Street. The establishment will be worrying about bonus levels and lamenting that the Dodd-Frank financial regulation law won't be repealed. They might not see the growing number of alternative financing companies, like On Deck or Borro, coming up to take away customers. Plus, the competition among crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo, Kickstarter and Fundable is just getting started.
Health care: Obamacare will most certainly stay in place, even though House Republicans will continue to chip away at it. The nation's health system is big, complicated, fractured, sterile and overpriced. In other words, it's perfect for some disruptive thinking.
Cleantech: Despite the drubbing his administration took over financial loans to bankrupt solar firm Solyndra, Obama remains a forceful advocate of alternative energy. Venture capitalists haven't been as hot on solar of late, but they are spending money on water and wind projects, as well as companies like Nest Labs and the Climate Corporation.
Big data: This sector would have boomed regardless of who won the White House. But it might get an extra boost with the return of Obama, who created the job for a chief technology officer on his first day in office in 2009.
Manufacturing: Watch for the explosion of the makers' movement, where entrepreneurs take advantage of 3D and other technologies to create highly personalized products. Many of these new companies will be creating American manufacturing jobs, and there's sure to be a push to give this sector financial incentives to grow.
No doubt, there are plenty of industries that will see disruptive and creative activity going forward and part of this will be either because of Obama's policies or simply because a layer of uncertainty has been lifted away. Even those who supported Romney and who will remain unswayed by any Democratic ideas will see opportunities open up.
Besides the sectors I've talked about above, I'd like to know what you think. What other openings do you see for new companies or new lines of business now that Election 2012 is over? Let us know in the comments below.
J. "Josh" Jennings Moss has spent time on the police beat in Florida, on the political trail in Washington, D.C., and on the business front in New York. Among the places he's journalized: Condé Nast Portfolio, FoxNews.com, ABCNews.com, the Advocate, the Washington Times, and the Tampa Tribune. Josh graduated from the University of Arizona and lives in New York City.
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A.B SEAMAN is a member of deck department including standing watch as helmsman
and lookout. And able to operate the deck machinery such as the windlass or winchess while mooring or unmooring and to operate cargo gear. And also required to scale and paint decks and to sweep and wash decks .Fire fighter equipped to put out the fires, rescue people, pet,aid and assist natural disaster and provide emergency services. Deck cadet to assist the duty officer during navigation.
Work Experience
Thomas Shipping Corporation (Apprentice mate)May 30,2000 to June 3,2001-Philippine as Deck cadet to assist the duty officer during navigation. The Cadet is a junior trainer sailing dinghy. Country Village Hotel(Waiter)Philippines
June 15, 2001 to July 15, 2002. As Waiter my duties include preparing tables for a meal, taking customers' orders and serving drinks and food in a restaurant.
King Fahd Military Medical Complex(Fire Fighter) -KSA
July 13, 2003 to April 24, 2004 under the management major Abdullah Al dossary Director of Manpower Routine jobs first I check all equipments and tools inside the fire truck and cleaning the area of station and also l response when there is an alarm. When arriving in the site of alarm we check and search if pulse alarm or there is a fire. l also clear the helipad during landing and take off of the helicopter and prepare all the equipment for fire fighting and fire extinguisher appropriate to use. To conduct exercise twice s month about fire fighting donning of breathing apparatus and hose rolling. Port of Fujurah(Able Seaman) October 19, 2004 to April 26, 2006- UAE. Daily routine jobs such as washing the deck, cheaping, the rust area, scaling does areas that are finish cheaping. After that I apply the premier paint twice and then final paint. We also clean the bridge and accommodation of the tug. And also maneuver the tug during navigation. We also splice the rope when there is damages. During assisting a ship berthing or unearthing. We are responsible sending the ropes to the ship either pushing and pulling or towing ropes. After the operation we also collect our ropes and arrange orderly. We also conduct training and exercise regarding fire fighting and pollution twice a month. Now l currently working in JAN DE NOL an offshore dredging ship. I finish 3 contracts with them.
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Cagayan Capitol College(BS Marine Transportation(graduate)1998-1999.Certification of good moral conduct issued 17th of june 1999 by Eleanor Yap Buod-PD Guidance councilor.
1. HASMAT#2006-1965 = Dec 19, 2006 - Dec 22, 2006 = ALFREDO HABOC = MAKATI CITY
2. PSCRB=#329-12065416= Dec 13, 2006 - Dec 16, 2006 = ILDEFONSO MEDEL = ERMITA, MANILA
3. First Aid Oil Gas Drilling Rig= Sep 1, 2006 - Sep 2, 2002 = RAMON SEGOVIA = QUEZON CITY
4. IADC Rigpass Orientation Basic Safety Awareness= Aug 21, 2006 - Aug 31, 2006 = RAMON SEGOVIA = QUEZON CITY
5. Orientation on the Prevention of Marine Pollution By Oil=Aug 21, 2006 - Aug 31, 2006 =RAMON SEGOVIA =QUEZON CITY
6. Introduction to Hydrogen Sulfide (H2s) SCDA= Aug 18, 2006 - Aug 19, 2006= RAMON SEGOVIA= QUEZON CITY
7. Basic Training Program for Drilling Person= Aug 7, 2006 - Sep 2, 2006= RAMON SEGOVIA= QUEZON CITY
8. Introduction to Basic Oil Drilling Technology= Aug 7, 2006 - Aug 17, 2006= RAMON SEGOVIA= QUEZON CITY
9. Training on Basic Application of Holmatro Rescue Equipment =Feb 24, 2004 =ERIK VAN DER ENDE =SAUDI ARABIA
10. Emergency Release of Passenger = Jan 14, 2004 - Jan 14, 2004=AMJAD ALHAJ KHALIL =SAUDI ARABIA
11. Maritime English for Ratings = #00334 Aug 9, 1999 - Aug 13, 1999=ABRAHAM ESTERLLA =CEBU CITY
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13. Shorebased Firefighting = #03-01000380 Jan 9, 2003 - Jan 10, 2003= RICKY TY = SAMPALOC, MANILA
14. Advanced Training Firefighting #2281-11-2002 Oct 29, 2002 - Nov 6, 2002 =PERCIVAL ANDRES =QUIAPO, MANILA
15. Modern Hotel and Restaurant Service= Jul 22, 2002 - Aug 2, 2002 =CARLO COMETA = MALATE, MANILA
16. Abuse in Maritime Sector Deck Watchkeeping = Aug 30, 1999 - Sep 3, 1999 =ABRAHAM ESTERLLA =CEBU CITY
17. Human Relationship= Aug 23, 1999 - Aug 26, 1999= ABRAHAM ESTERLLA =CEBU CITY
18. Maritime Pollution 73/78 Annex II= Aug 19, 1999 - Aug 20, 1999= ABRAHAM ESTERLLA =CEBU CITY
19. Maritime Pollution 73/78 Annex I = Aug 16, 1999 - Aug 18, 1999 =ABRAHAM ESTERLLA =CEBU CITY
20. Ship Board Familiarization = Apr 14, 1999 - Apr 18, 1999= ABRAHAM ESTERLLA =CEBU CITY
21. BSC with PSSR = Dec 11, 1998 - Dec 21, 1998 =RENE MAGLASANG = OZAMIZ CITY
22. Personal Survival Techniques #002689 =Dec 21,1998 =MIT= MANILA CITY
23. Medical first Aid#0912200=Dec 16,2009=Maritas= MANILA CITY
24. Automatic Radar Plotting Aid(ARPA)=#20063-10= Feb 6,2010=SMSI= MANILA CITY
25. Electronics Navigational Aids (Operational)-ENA #102124 =Feb 12,2010= Maritas= MANILA CITY
26.Shipboard/Bridge Team Management#121828-2009= Dec 4,2009= Maritech =MANILA CITY
27.Cargo Handling Certificate#0912052=Dec 11,2009= Maritech=MANILA CITY
28. GOC (FOR DECK OFFICERS)issued by NTC latest #10-51231 =Feb15,2010- June 28,2014
29.Oil Tanker Familiarization #03-01000965 =jan22,2003 =TNTI=MANILA CITY
30. Dangerous and Hazardous Cargoes #2006-1965= Dec 22,2006= PHILCANSAT =MANILA CITY
31.Deck watchkeeping Certificate #04509= Sept 3,1999= UC =CEBU CITY
33. MARPOL 1 #00010= Aug 18,1999 = UC =CEBU CITY
34.MARPOL 2 #00012= Aug 20,1999= UC= CEBU CITY
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Dr. Chris George email@example.com Project Director
Dr. Jonathan Baskin firstname.lastname@example.com
Michael A. Brown email@example.com
Under this proposal we would like to expand on an enormously successful service learning program by establishing a year-long series of classes. The first quarter we will offer the established "Interpretation of Science" course we are presently teaching. The second quarter, a new community service learning class, "Certification as Interpretive Guides in Natural Science" (with the National Association of Interpreters curriculum incorporated into course content) will be offered, where faculty members are able to certify students as "Certified Interpretive Guides." The third quarter will make the "Museum Exhibit Development" course the third of the series. The first class, "Science Interpretation" is already pending approval by the Curriculum Committee as Bio488S. We would apply to have the second and third courses of the series approved with service-learning designations as permanent courses in the catalog. We have been asked by the L.A. County Museum of Natural History to make the museum class, which we are currently offering as a pilot program, a yearly offering. We have also been asked to provide exhibits to the newly developing San Gabriel Mountain Regional Conservation Galster Park Nature Center.
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Wei-Jen Lin, Biological Sciences Dept.. email@example.com
Jill Adler-Moore, Biological Sciences Dept. firstname.lastname@example.com
Cal Poly Pomona's mission is to advance learning and knowledge by linking theory and practice. Therefore, science students at Cal Poly Pomona must have more than theoretical knowledge of their subject. They must also learn how to apply their science knowledge in the laboratory or field. Faculty at Cal Poly Pomona place lab and field instruction at the center of their undergraduate curriculum. The Microbiology program remains committed to a "Learning by Doing" education by providing hands-on opportunities for students in laboratory courses, individual investigator research labs, shared department core facilities and off-campus sites. The Microbiology Teaching Laboratories serve over 900 students per year, with 25 % of these students coming from programs outside the Biological Sciences Department. However, the teaching capabilities of these Microbiology Laboratories are restricted by lack of funds to update instructional equipment. We are still using microscopes purchased when the University was founded! Student learning is compromised by this kind of outdated equipment. One of the main priorities of the College of Science, as highlighted in the Dean's commentary on prioritization reports last year, is to obtain "New resources to refresh equipment and computers in our teaching labs". The number one priority of the Microbiology program, as stated in the Prioritization and Recovery Project report, is to obtain "new instrumentation to replace aging equipment, which supports a contemporary curriculum and student research". We propose to update the basic instructional equipment in the Microbiology Teaching Laboratories by purchasing new microscopes and critical equipment that will enable us to modify our laboratory exercises and curriculum to include more up-to-date assays which require more sensitive instrumentation for detection. This is a multi-faculty, and multi-quarter proposal which will enhance learning for a large number of students from many different science majors and for many years.
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The year-long Organic Chemistry Laboratory sequence CHM 317L/318L/319L is in need of major revisions. We are requesting small amounts of release time for several faculty members, on a rotating basis, so we can achieve a focused, sustainable process through which we can revise the curriculum. We plan to create and implement new experiments, create and implement online supplemental materials, update existing/create new laboratory manuals and develop an assessment plan to evaluate our laboratory program. The release time will also enable the Organic group to prepare and submit an NSF-CCLI grant proposal to augment and update our instrumentation in the organic labs.
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Gilbert Young, email@example.com
Novel and innovative approaches to improve student success are desirable since graduating computer science (CS) student retention levels are less than 50% at Cal Poly. Many students who take the first in a sequence of four programming courses in the CS major at Cal Poly have little or no prior programming experience and/or are poorly prepared in mathematics; consequently, they are at-risk of being unsuccessful in their first CS course. Carnegie Mellon University developed a novel tool, called Alice, to address retention levels of at-risk students. Alice is a 3D interactive animation environment which utilizes a drag-and-drop direct manipulation environment allowing students to focus on problem-solving in their programs without being overwhelmed with programming language syntax and constructs. This one-year project proposes a pilot program to investigate the integration of Alice into the CS department's introductory course, CS 140 (Introduction to Computer Science). The course would be designed during fall term 2007 to be taught during the two subsequent terms. Each term would assess the degree to which the learning objectives were met. Since Alice is freely available, students could work on projects both inside and outside the classroom. A workbook (tentatively entitled The CS 140 Alice Workbook) would be created to reduce student text costs and provide faculty with preparatory material. Two faculty members would teach the course at least once to ensure adequate evaluation of course materials could be compiled. Based upon cumulative assessment results, analysis would be made to determine whether the project was successful. If successful, we will propose a follow-on project for introduction into the next programming class in the four-course sequence, CS 141 (Introduction to Programming and Problem-Solving).
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Dr. Fang Tang, CS Department, firstname.lastname@example.com
Expensive physical robots have been widely used in many proof-of-concept robotics applications in research settings. In recent years, the advances in robot hardware and software have made it possible for bringing low-cost robots into the classroom. This proposal first discusses how these robots can be used to enhance students' learning experience, and then presents the expected learning outcome and the assessment methods in an artificial intelligence class and a robotics class. In the near future, robots can also be used as the platform to teach introductory programming classes to motivate students' interest.
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Dr. Jonathan A. Nourse, Participating Faculty firstname.lastname@example.com
See College of Science International Field Studies Program: Costa Rica, Central America - 2008
· Costa Rica Geology & Tectonics Field Module (GSC 491L/499)
· Costa Rica Field Biology Independent Studies (BIO 691/692)
Field studies are an essential component of quality learning in the Natural Sciences. While classroom and laboratory instruction are important, students achieve greater comprehension and self-confidence while engaged in practical field studies aimed at solving real-world problems. The impact of field learning is further enhanced when students are exposed to new and unique field environments that expand their perspective on the natural world, and broaden their understanding of global connections. The objective of this QLF proposal is to initiate a College of Science International Field Studies Program in Costa Rica, Central America. If funded, this program will begin during Spring Break 2008 with a pilot Geological Sciences Field Module led by Dr. Jeff Marshall (project director) and Dr. Jon Nourse. This initial Field Module will serve as a model for the development of a broader, project-based Interdisciplinary Tropical Field Studies Course that will involve students and faculty from across College of Science disciplines. With continued QLF funding, this new interdisciplinary field course would be scheduled every two-years and designed to interface with the existing curricula of participating departments. The pilot Field Module and proposed Interdisciplinary Tropical Field Studies Course will be based on the project director's prior experience in leading undergraduate field projects in Costa Rica with the Keck Geology Consortium, Franklin & Marshall College, and Cal Poly Pomona's Geological and Biological Sciences Departments. Costa Rica provides an ideal setting for a quality International Field Studies Program. This politically stable Central American nation has a well-developed ecotourism infrastructure, and is recognized internationally as a center for natural sciences field research. The proposed interdisciplinary field course will immerse College of Science students in a vibrant landscape of neotropical rainforests, active volcanoes, dynamic rivers, and rugged coastlines. The students also will be exposed to the unique cultural, economic, and environmental issues of a developing Pacific Rim nation. This new field program represents an unprecedented quality learning experience for College of Science students. It will exemplify Cal Poly Pomona's "Learn by Doing" philosophy, and will further advance the College of Science's Learning Centered Mission.
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Berit Givens, Project Director, Mathematics and Statistics, email@example.com
Amber Rosin, email@example.com
The MDPT (Mathematics Department Placement Test) is a significant hurdle for many students university-wide. The math department currently makes two brief practice tests available on paper to students who wish to prepare for the exam. We propose to develop a more extensive online version of the practice test. The online version will have more questions, be accessible from any web browser, and give the students feedback on which questions they got right and which they got wrong. We propose to use the online homework and quiz software WeBWork to implement the project.
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Co-Investigator: Kurt Vandervoort, email@example.com
Co-Investigator: Hector Mireles, firstname.lastname@example.com
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This 19th-century ironstone jar once held live leeches. It has hand-painted flowers, gilt and other decorations. The lid is pierced to let air into the jar. Brunk's Auctions in Asheville, N.C., estimated its value at $300 to $600.
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Monday, July 20th, 2009 at 6:59 pm in Fun Stuff to do in Oakland, Night Owl.
Tuesday (July 21) compliments of the Ella Baker Center. Good place to wait out the results of the special elections: will Oakland fund its way out of the red by becoming the first city to tax pot? The Ella Baker Center also will be talking strategy and introducing a new campaign director. The evening kicks off at 6:00 PM. Appetizers will be provided, and happy hour drink specials will be available. Z Café is located at 2735 Broadway. Cheers.
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> We've gone through a LOT more Knoppix and GNUWinII CDs at WEF that I had
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