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Collaborate is a synchronous online meeting tool. Collaborate can be used with a combination of voice, video, text, Powerpoint and desktop sharing. This is an environment for online learning, meetings, training courses and presentations. Meetings can be recorded. Features options for: polling, break-out rooms, whiteboard sharing, hand-raising. Non-UA employees or students can participate in a meeting.
There are two ways to create/manage meetings in Collaborate:
Option 1: If you are an instructor using D2L, you can create Online Rooms for your class and students. For more information go to http://help.d2l.arizona.edu/node/62
Option 2: Anyone with a UANetID can create and manage Collaborate Live meetings/sessions using the Collaborate Scheduler. Click the button labeled "Login to Collaborate Scheduler" to create/manage meetings.
(If you are creating a meeting for a class, we recommend you create a single meeting space with a single start and end date for the duration of the semester and reuse the url, rather than create a new url for each meeting.)
Before a meeting, instructors and students should:
- Check that the computer set-up is correct
- Check/Practice configuration of computer by going to the Collaborate Configuration Room
- Watch this15 minute Web Conferencing Online Participant Orientation
Important Java news!
Hello all!
Oracle released a new version of Java 7U51 which contains security updates that will impact users launching V12.1 sessions, as well as V12.0, V11 and V10 recordings. This is a known issue and there is a work around that will help. The following may display - "Plugin has security vulnerability" and "An error has occured. Your request for the meeting has been revoked" (a few words may be different.)
At http://support.blackboardcollaborate.com there was an announcement as of January 15th about this issue. They are currently working to solve this issue, and there is a successful workaround available. The article is found here: tp://support.blackboardcollaborate.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=8336&task=knowledge&questionID=2859
The workaround current is as follows:
- The necessary fixes are currently in progress and will be available shortly. Please use one of the suggested workarounds below:
- In Java 7U51 add the URL "https://na-downloads.elluminate.com" to the exception site list by preforming the following steps:
- The exception site list is managed in the Security tab of the Java Control Panel. The list is shown in the tab.
- Click on the Edit Site List button.
- Click the Add in the Exception Site List window.
- Click in the empty field under Location field to enter https://na-downloads.elluminate.com
- Click OK to save the URL that you entered.
- Click Run on the first Security Warning dialog and Don't Block on the second Security Warning dialog.
Simply search for Java on the computer to find the control panel if you're unsure where it is. More information can be found at support.blackboardcollaborate.com if needed.
- Share applications, screens, images and documents with participants
- Integrate tools to whiteboard or overlay annotations on slides, video and other content
- Record, capture, and playback Collaborate sessions for a later time — a useful feature for students
- Gather real-time feedback through polls
For instructors:
- Allows you to bring PowerPoint slides, digital video and other types of media into live meetings
- Allows you integrate the tool into the D2L Course Management System for the easy transfer of files to facilitate collaborations
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- Allows students to engage in course related activities in a single environment
- Teaches students new technology skills
- Students and faculty don't need to be in the same location at the same time in order to conduct a class or office hours.
- A cost effective way to "bring in" a guest speaker.
- The survey tool can be used as a classroom clicker or responder tool.
- Record a meeting for students who missed a class or need to review.
- Facilitate class meetings and student group meetings across diverse geographic locations.
- Use the chat feature to create more engaging discussions.
- Students can use Collaborate to work on group projects.
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HP Pavilion dv6-3055dx
SpecificationsNotebook: HP Pavilion dv6-3055dx (Pavilion dv7 Series)
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 N930
Graphics Adapter: ATI Radeon HD 4250
Display: 15.6 inch, 16:9, 1366x768 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 700 euro
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)
Reviews for the HP Pavilion dv6-3055dx
Source: CNet
The HP Pavilion dv6-3055dx is one of those laptops that looks like it should be exceptional, but turns out to be fairly average. A 15.6-inch thin-and-light, the 3055dx has an attractive design, a large keyboard, built-in Webcam, and multitouch touch pad, and is powered by a top-end AMD quad-core processor and 6GB of memory. Be it for home, school, or the office, the HP Pavilion dv6-3055dx is a decent mainstream laptop with a few issues that keep it from being as good in reality as it is on paper.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/05/2010
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 70% features: 70% mobility: 60%
ATI Radeon HD 4250: Onboard graphics card (in the RS880M chipset) for AMD processors with Avivo HD support and technically a higher clocked HD 4200.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
N930: Mobile Quad-Core CPU with 2 GHz clock speed. Because of the missing Level 3 Cache and no Turbo, the N930 is not well suited for games.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
15.6": 15 inch display-variants are the standard and are used for more than the half of all notebooks. 15.4 inch display with 16:10 are the standard for notebook displays. However nowadays, more and more 16:9 displays with 15.6 inch appear. The reason why so many people like displays with medium size is, that this size is not exhausting for the eyes, does not need too much energy and the laptops can be kept quite compact.» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
2.5 kg: This notebook is lighter than the average of all notebooks. It is too heavy for sub-notebooks. 14 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.
HP: The Hewlett-Packard Company, founded 1935, commonly referred to as HP, is a technology corporation headquartered in California, United States. HP specializes in developing and manufacturing computing, storage, and networking hardware, software and services. Major product lines include personal computing devices, enterprise servers, related storage devices, as well as a diverse range of printers and other imaging products. Other product lines, including electronic test equipment and systems, medical electronic equipment, solid state components and instrumentation for chemical analysis. HP posted US $91.7 billion in annual revenue in 2006, making it the world's largest technology vendor in terms of sales. In 2007 the revenue was $104 billion, making HP the first IT company in history to report revenues exceeding $100 billion. Market share regarding sales of personal computers in 2007 (market research IDC): HP 18.9 %, Dell 16.4 %, Acer 9.9 %, Lenovo 7.5 %, Apple 5.7 %
60%: Such a bad rating is rare. There exist hardly any notebooks, which are rated worse.
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STATE OF THE 'E: A Requiem For The Championships
by, 04-30-2011 at 04:25 AM (3509 Views)
The WWE Champion. Sound fantastic, right? Whe you were younger... as a wrestling fan, that's what you dreamed of. As long as you had the as it was known then "WWF" or all depending on your age, "WWWF" on your television... you were set. You saw these larger than life men, burley and out of this world. Muscle bound, screaming, bleeding, slamming, testosterone driven crazies. You thought it was the best thing ever.
And what's this? The man that's yelling at us has a big gold belt on his waist. What is that? That, is a Championship.
In the hayday of wrestling we had the NWA (They're still around but nowhere near as prominent.) and they pretty much controlled the "sport". It was ran like a Union, pay your dues, stay long enough, you'll make the big dollars. You may be the flag bearer if you're good enough. That flag? The Championship.
Many men fought over it, some were even killed. All for a chance. A chance to be THE MAN! (Whoo!) As time went on, something happened though. With the glitz and glamour of television, full color television, the world was changing. They needed more than just a rough and tumble man yelling awesome things, no, they needed entertainment! What's so different you may ask. Well, entertainment involves entrance themes, pyro, lavish attire, and attitude, anything... different. And around this time that Championship suddenly left the waist.
Some draped it over their shoulder, some just held it, some actually wore it right. But it was around the time of the late 80's it started to become something different. It wasn't a thing of utter prominence as the NWA had once made it, it was the WWF and WCW Championship now. They weren't what they once were. Their luster slowly fading into the backdrop of the times. They were still the pinnacle, don't get me wrong but, they started... lacking.
Now we go into the "Monday Night Wars" era. We see a slew of Championships, Tag-Team, Women, Intercontinental, European, TV, US, Cruiserweight, Lightweight, Hardcore, ECW, Etc, Etc... (Mind you, I'm putting all companies together here, I know how long some of these titles were active for.) And what of those Championships? Why, they're being thrown in dumpsters, lit on fire, thrown into rivers, broken, bashed, smashed, anything. Because now all f a sudden... they're props.
Yes... "props". A phrase famously uttered by Vince "My life is a sham, please kill me now." Russo. I've spoken on this before. Here's what I had to say:
(On how many times the Championships in WWE changed hands in a whole for 2009.)
Again, that was 2009. I haven't looked to see what the numbers were for 2010 and so far in 2011. But with all of that, ask yourself "What does it mean to be a Champion?" I mean, they take away its dignity, strip it and flaunt it out there like a hooker. Who is the man representing your company today? The flag bearer? THE MIZ! The messed up thing? Hell, even in "The Attitude Era" The Miz wouldn't have been good enough to be in the same room with people like the Undertaker, Rock, Austin or Haitch, hell, he'd be lucky to be an opening match with some generic sounding house music.evenFinally, I get my chance for the entire Internet to see my opinion and guess what I chose to do? Yup, that's right. Complain. Yes, I am a Wrestling fan, why do you ask?
Either way, for my first article I thought about writing a blog on former pro wrestling announcer Mark Madden and why he's a fat, wishes he was still in Wrestling, sad, pathetic, walrus of a beast and has no right calling anyone else fat or anything else of the sort.
But I thought to myself, "He really makes a tool out of himself anyway, why add to it right now? Just wait for him to do/say something REALLY ridiculous and go after him then." Right. So, what was my 2nd option after not complaining about Madden? Well, the WWE PPV's. Yes. The reason is for the WWE to have their monthly feuds. In 2009 we saw more title changes than Mark Madden changes his underwear. Don't believe me?
WWE Championship – IIIIIIIII
World Heavyweight Championship – IIIIIIII
ECW Championship – IIII
Unified Tag-Team Championships – IIII
Intercontinental Championship – IIIIIII
United States Championship – III
Women's Championship – II
Diva's Championship – III
Okay, to me, that seems like a lot. In total, 40 WWE title changes! 40! I know a few years ago during the "Attitude Era" they changed the Championships a lot as well but, that's because Vince Russo thinks championships are props. Tool. I just think they're doing it for shock sake now. They think that every time a championship changes, ratings will go up. Now, in some cases like Sheamus and his surprise win, yes, ratings did go up. [For the 1st half hour of RAW that week.]
And if anyone has taken notice [As I'm writing this.] The all Titles combined have changed almost 10 times already… and it's February. What?
I know the Championships are scripted to change hands and that WWE and all of Professional Wrestling fixes the outcome of their matches, that's been obviously for forever. But, when the NWA was around the World Heavyweight Championship MEANT something. Hell, even the WWWF/WWF Championship "meant" something. Not everyone in Wrestling has that dream anymore unfortunately.
Some are deliberately trying to use Wrestling as a stepping stone to do many other things for their "career". What happened to when people wanted to be in Wrestling to actually WRESTLE?? I'm getting off track but, it's all in the same vein really.
I know it went over horribly the last time they tried it but, they need to give someone the Championship for an entire year. John Cena's run at that time was VERY memorable. I may hate Cena's "wrestling" ability but, Hogan's is way worse and yet, in the 80′s we cheered him on.
That's what the kids are doing with Cena now. But, I can remember how much anger was in his year long Championship run. They need to stop thinking like Vince Russo and remember, the person carrying your Championship carries the company.
They need to keep the Title on someone. 2009 was a horrible year when it came to Title changes. The WWE changed hands at 9 of the 14 PPV's. C'mon…. To me, that's just not right. Has the attention span of the American teenager really gotten that evasive? Maybe you need to re-think your audience Vinnie Mac.
This guy is a product of the times. He's a hop internet geek who loves making fun of the same stuff we do. Damn, how relatable! But what's this... not only is the Championship still an arm piece, it's defaced. The WWE logo is turned upside down and made into two M's. Granted, it's been done before and it'll be done again, that's partially why I'm complaining but, not fully.
My full complaint is the fact that I may get flamed for this, And I do like him, but The Miz is NOT Championship material. Yeah, he's worked but, so has CM Punk, Daniel Bryan, and countless others who actually have a STRONG background in it. Not, television. The Miz is only Champion because of the media it gets WWE. Face it. He's not some type of messiah, he's the damnation. And that is also why your favorite Superstar will NEVER be WWE Champion. Zack Ryder, Christian (I hope I'm wrong.), Chris Masters, Sin Cara, Dolph Ziggler (For no real amount of time.), John "spotmonkey" Morrison or any other guys you can think of in that area.
WWE aren't Stupid. John Cena will be Champion again sooner rather than later and The Miz will win a Tag-Team Championship or two with Riley somewhere down the line soon. (Hence the Draft.) I just want to know when the newer guys will be trusted to be who they are. Without the new generation finding its way, they're bound to fail and some already have. Stop treating the Championships without dignity, find your people. Do it soon WWE.


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Sony Xperia S gets a coat of silver paint
Sony has announced that their first smartphone (since they split up with Ericsson) will be available in a new shade of silver, which does look a lot more gray than silver to our eyes. Until now the Xperia S was only available in black and white color options.
Sony also made a point to wax about the pixel density of the display, which they have realized is the sharpest HD smartphone display on any phone in the market. Having said that, the Xperia S does share this top spot with the HTC Rezound.
Unfortunately, no mention has been made as to when the aforementioned color option will hit the shelves.
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I wanna buy Xperia S today but still contemplating on color. Black or White which is better?
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I am the filament that charges the bulb in the sky
from Soul Khan – Soulstice Lyrics on Genius
Soul Khan is such a driving force in the state of Hip Hop (the world) that he is the reason there is even a sun. Soul Khan doesn't need to get shine… he's the reason other people get it, though it's usually by having their careers ended in a battle.
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For 11 Mississippi State University fine arts students, years of creative expression and hard work comes down to their much-anticipated thesis exhibition debuting Tuesday.
Art student Jesse Thames said the show's title, "Commune," expresses unity and communication through a diverse amount of individuals.
"The viewers of the exhibition will be able to connect through the artworks to their own selves," she said. "We, as the artists, believe we communicate with each other through the artwork and, as this fact, we are united and liberated through each other's processes and pieces."
Thames said the journey to this thesis show has been a combination of nerve-racking and exciting.
"We have been working so hard on these works of art over the past many years," she said. "By the time the exhibition opens and the receptions happens, I believe the 'Commune' members will essentially be proud of each other and so relieved since this is basically our final project as undergraduate students."
Along with Thames, the "Commune" students include: Aaron Autin, Emily Hobart, Amanda Jefcoat, Nathan McRee, Anna Katherine Phipps, Sarah Qarqish, Lindsey Rushing, Charlotte Smith, Dawn Tayor and Rebekah Trotter.
Thames said she definitely defines her group as a family who have shared artistic feedback with one another for many years.
"There has been so much pressure, frustration and happiness, and we share all these experiences with one another through communicating," she said. "Our art pieces show much of our experiences as well. Art, for us, is a form of communicating."
Thames said she is looking forward to the public viewing of the students' work.
"I am definitely excited to know that the public is invited into our minds, our thoughts and essentially our being," she said. "The idea of unity is not just within our country or world, but our universe and everything within as a whole."
A reception for the artists will be held Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the Department of Art gallery in McComas hall, 6:30 p.m. in the Colvard Student Union art gallery and 7:15 p.m. in the Visual Arts Center gallery on University Drive.
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adjective es·ti·ma·ble \ˈes-tə-mə-bəl\
: deserving respect
Full Definition of ESTIMABLE
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archaic : valuable
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— es·ti·ma·ble·ness noun
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You may also navigate to these links using the blue drop-down menus above.
Download Forms:
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MyScouting Portal:
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Register online for council and district events. This link directs you to a page listing all currently-available event registration offerings.
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National BSA system for online leader training offerings, including Youth Protection, Leader Fast Start, Safe Swim Defense, Safety Afloat, Hazardous Weather, and more.


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Where to Find the Best Mexican Food in Portland, OR
Also Nick: honored by your readership! If only I had the space to include everything you've listed... When it's time for round two, I guess I've got a good place to start!
Nathan Tucker is a writer and musician living in Portland, OR. When he isn't busy with those things, he's riding his bike, watching soccer, searching PDX for a burrito to rival the foil-wrapped parcels of joy from his Californian youth, or figuring out how to answer when strangers at parties ask him, "So what do you do?"
I'd argue that the best way to eat in Portland, Oregon is by visiting the city's many food carts. If you've ever doubted that street food could be serious food, these carts will convince you otherwise. More
How does a collection of food carts come together? A thriving example in Portland, Oregon shares a few secrets to success. More
One of the most common complaints I hear from people is that there isn't any decent Mexican (or even Mexican-American) food to be found in Portland. Well, I'm here to tell you that that's simply not true. There's plenty of good Mexican cooking in Portland, but sometimes you have to look a little farther afield. Here's where to find the best of the best. More
The toppings on at least one of this fancy banh mi joint's burgers are enough to make a purist reconsider a predilection for the simplicity of beef and bun, but no toppings, innovative or otherwise, can save a lackluster patty. More
In a world so inundated with meat innovation and extreme toppings, sometimes you need an everyday burger like the one at Grain & Gristle. More
Also Nick: honored by your readership! If only I had the space to include everything you've listed... When it's time for round two, I guess I've got a good place to start!
kramer2718, I have to say—I've been to both east side Los Gorditos locations many a time, as it seems everyone I know in Portland can't get enough of that place, and I've just never been impressed. It's not terrible, just laughably inconsistent, especially the burritos. I just don't get the hype, though perhaps I should try a mulita.
And chapter, as happy as I am to see we at least agree about a certain strip-mall monstrosity, I'm not sure where in my post I mentioned authenticity as being a qualification for this list. In fact, I think I made pretty clear that Robo Taco doesn't claim much in the way of authenticity. "Authentic" is a tricky label that involves a lot of assumptions, as I'm sure you're aware—there's an argument to be made that it doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the people making the food, but rather the ingredients and techniques. It seems from your quip about the music tastes of Angel's employees that you've got your own set of assumptions about authenticity. You're right, though—there is a ton of good Mexican food in Cully.
Chrognac, I used to hit up Taco Lindo all the time when I lived closer—I've never been blown away by their meats, though the carnitas isn't shabby, but their handmade tortillas are great. Their burritos used to be about the size of my forearm, though I haven't had one in a while.
And definitely agreed about Tortalandia, asterik! They were on the shortlist for this guide, and authentic or not, I find myself there pretty often. Granted, it's about a five minute walk from my house, so that probably has something to do with it. Really wish they used actual telera rolls for their tortas though.
I'm kinda with you, asterik. An Xuyen is my neighborhood banh mi joint too (Foster-Powell rules) and it's pretty hard to justify a visit to DD for a sandwich. Those fries though....*drool*
Chicken: good catch, although I kind of like your version better. I pride myself in having pretty adverse effects on all the food I eat (no patented acids, though).
Adam: equally good catch, but in this case, no typo—just forgot to sub out the stock sentence in my copied-and-pasted html for the one I'd written. Distracted by hunger pangs, I'd reckon. All fixed!
drinking Hamm's. duh.
grill + beer + backyard drinking games.
ciabatta as a bun. What a waste.
oh, those poor people who don't live in the northwest and cannot taste the glory that is juanitas...
black, preferably pour over made with way more grounds than are strictly necessary...
on pizza (pretty much my favorite way to eat anything).
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Only July 3rd in Chapel Hill, I jumped out of bed at 5 am and for some reason went straight to the window, craned my head out, and saw the start of a beautiful full moonset. I scampered to the roof and filmed it for 3 minutes just as the sun was starting to come up. I learned later this was the moment, our beloved son, Andy Griffith, died and I made this video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IvF9zHT3Uc . A curiosity for sure, I was wondering if anyone knew how often the full moon sets at sunrise. Thanks!!! Ed
Edward, thank you for sharing the video. Not really able to say, as to your question, but really appreciated the image and the music you included too.


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I have an eBay listing that I'm creating and it's almost done, but I want the .mini_nav to align left within it's div and it is floating in the middle.
Here is a link:
and a picture:
Bad UL
Any help would be appreciated,
there is patting on the UL class="mini", remove it then set clear: both on the LI's.
I'm not sure what padding you are referring to. If I set clear: both on the LI's it messes with my top UL. Can you paste which padding you see, because I don't see it?
"User Agent" styling. See http://cssresetr.com/, Chris linked to it a while back;
A browsers has some preset styles already. A reset will remove all/most of them. Be wary however as if you have been marking up without a reset other things can/will change.
Get a Reset -> drop the 'float: left' from '.mini li', '.mini a' and 'ul li'. You little menu will look just right, but a lot of other things will appear incorrect (main menu and a lot of other positioning).
I believe there are still a few basics you need to cover with HTML / CSS. You may be using a few too many floats :)
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There's a reason intellectual property lawyers exist: this is complicated stuff. But avoiding this five common mistakes could go a long way. Shutterstock / AlexSkopke
The UpTake: It's a tough line to walk between generating interest in your idea to get it to the point where you can afford a lawyer, and making dumb Intellectual Property mistakes that could drain your idea of its value at a later time. Avoid these 5 landmines when developing your idea into a reality.
Turning an idea into a business requires significant focus, time, and energy. Because intellectual property (IP) could one day become your startup's most valuable asset, you cannot afford to ignore it—even if you are "too busy" or underfunded. Think of protecting your startup's IP as investing in its future.
The following landmines are some of the biggest and, unfortunately, all too common mistakes startups make:
Launching before you look
Sometimes a startup will unknowingly adopt a brand that is already being used by another company. Doing so opens the door to being sued or could limit your company's ability to use its trademark. Searching Google and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database won't always uncover someone's prior use, nor will working with a branding consultant. The best approach is to speak with a trademark attorney about a clearance search before you adopt a brand.
On the technology side, you won't know whether your startup is commercializing technology that is already patented unless you obtain a "freedom to operate" search. If there are issues, launching before you look might land you in a patent infringement suit or kill deals with serious investors whom, you can be sure, will do their diligence. Understanding the patent landscape early on gives you time to look for solutions, if needed, like design changes or licensing options. You might even pivot into a partnership or acquisition opportunity instead of a battle in the market and the courts.
Failing to understand what to keep secret
When you disclose an idea to the public, you risk waiving related trade secret and patent rights. Trade secrets are only enforceable when you have taken steps to ensure they are—and will remain—secret. While you have up to one year from a public disclosure to file a patent application in the U.S. (and some other limited jurisdictions), there are significant risks in disclosing an idea before you file for protection, including another inventor beating you to the USPTO or potentially killing your rights outside the U.S. An IP attorney can help you understand what can and cannot be said and done before legal protections are in place.
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The Frank L. Ciminelli Family Career Resource Center and the School of Management Alumni Association (SOMAA) are kicking off the new year with a great event: the annual Network New York, student/alumni networking event in New York City. Through our partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers, the event will take place at their Midtown Manhattan office location at 300 Madison Avenue, on the corner of Madison and 42nd street. Since its inception, Network New York has consistently received rave reviews from both students and alumni.
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- Undergraduate and medical degrees from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Medical residency at University Hospital in Boston, fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine at Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California. On the faculty of Brown University for four years, and then director of the pulmonary function laboratory and Sleep Center at Winthrop-University Hospital. Director of the division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York in 1997, before moving to practice at Cardiovascular Medical Associates in March 2005. In August 2011, joined the faculty of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine as Director of the Center for Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Feinsilver has published more than 100 articles and book chapters, and edited a textbook on bronchoscopy. Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Reviewer for the journals Sleep, Sleep and Breathing, the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, and Chest. Governor for New York State for the American College of Chest Physicians from 2005-2009, and now on the Steering Committee for the Sleep Section of the ACCP.
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Dr. Steven Feinsilver discusses the Center for Sleep Medicine in The Daily News feature The Daily Check Up.
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device and biotechnology companies to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their relationships with such companies.
Below are financial relationships with industry reported by Dr. Feinsilver during 2014 and/or 2015. Please note that this information may differ from information posted on corporate sites due to timing or classification differences.
Industry-Sponsored Lectures: MSSM faculty occasionally give lectures at events sponsored by industry, but only if the events are free of any marketing purpose.
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Mount Sinai's faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.
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Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) physicians - including those employed by MSHS - do not always participate in the same health plans in which MSHS hospitals or facilities participate.
Information regarding insurance participation and billing by this physician may be found on this page or obtained by contacting this provider directly.
Insurance plans that the Mount Sinai Health System hospitals or facilities participate in can be found on the Mount Sinai Health System website.
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PIRG report says expect more fraud if Florida privatizes Medicaid listen10/05/11 Janelle Irwin
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Tampa Mayor Unveils new budget by Mitch E. Perry
Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio introduced her 2007 fiscal year budget this morning ââ¬â a $728 million dollar document that she calls a ââ¬ÅCommitment to the Basicsââ¬?.
In presenting her last budget before she runs for re-election next spring, the Mayor was able to boast of some impressive statistics ââ¬â such as no proposed fee or millage increases, and a crime rate that is the lowest in the city in 30 years.
The Mayor said top priority for funding will go for Police and Fire, followed by Parks and Recreation , where she says a top priority will be designing a new recreation center for the Sulpher Springs section of the City (roll tape#1 o.q.â�recreation centerâ�)
Stormwater runoff has always been a top concern among Tampa citizens, and the Mayor had positive news that funding is on the way to deal with one of the worst sections of the city to drive in when a storm hits, Dale Mabry Highway between Neptune Street and Henderson Boulevard (roll tape#2 o.q. ââ¬Åmake that happenââ¬?)
Homeowners began paying on average triple the amount in stormwater fees last year, from $12 to $36, in paying for one of the most glaring problems with infrastructure in the city.
Iorio talked about other major projects that her Administration continues to work on, like 40th street and improving economically depressed East Tampa.
The Mayor used props in her presentation, hoisting up a piece of a water pipe to demonstrate how old and decrepit much of the cityââ¬â¢s infrastructure isââ¬Â¦.She said the city will soon issue $32 million dollars in bonds to fix those water pipes (roll tape#3 o.q.ââ¬?we are committed to itââ¬?)
Because the city has been doing relatively well economically, recently 2 Council members in recent months ââ¬â Republicans Rose Ferlita and Sean Harrison ââ¬â suggested that the city could give back some of that largesse in the form of a cut in property taxes.
But the Mayor and her staff immediately dismissed that notion, saying that the City has a serious problem in not having enough money in reserve to cope with the very real possibility of dealing with a hurricane.
Tampa is insured for only $30 million dollars in wind damage. So Iorio wants to add $5 million dollars in the 2007 budget into a growing reserves pot to cope with a potential catastrophe (roll tape#4 o.q.â� .possible catastrophic eventâ�)
The City already has $3 million in such a fund, and Iorio says she wants to get at least $15 million into it.
Iorio said that property tax revenue was healthy this year, but everything else was flat. The City will need $6 million for the Fire Departmentââ¬Â¦ She said that the City needs a new communications system for the Tampa Police Department - which will cost 11 to 13 million dollars and must be completed ââ¬Â¦.Federal grants for Homeland Security But 2-3 million of city money is required (roll tape#5 o.q. ââ¬Åmust be doneââ¬?)
After her presentatation, it didnââ¬â¢t appear at first blush that Iorio will have much trouble getting it through the City Council.
Councilmember Mary Alvarez (roll tape#6 o.q. ââ¬Ånext yearââ¬?)
Councilmember Rose Ferlita, running for a Hillsborough County Commission seat, has been the Mayorââ¬â¢s harshest critic on the Council, most recently blasting her for accepting a pay raiseââ¬Â¦.But Ferlita was relatively passive after hearing Iorioââ¬â¢s presentation (roll tape#7 o.q.ââ¬?and weââ¬â¢ll go from thereââ¬?)
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2010 Report: Public Health Preparedness
This report is dedicated to the memory of Diane Berry Caves, who lost her life during the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti while on a 3-week assignment to improve Haitian HIV/AIDS programs. A dedicated public health professional, Diane led the development of the first CDC report on public health preparedness, lauded by many as innovative, and played integral roles in the strategic development of the two succeeding reports. These reports demonstrate accountability and drive program improvement for public health preparedness and response.
In acknowledgement of her sacrifice, Diane was posthumously awarded the U.S. Department of State Thomas Jefferson Star for Foreign Service. This award recognizes people seriously injured or killed while traveling or serving abroad on official business. The award was signed by President Obama and bestowed by Secretary of State Clinton at a Memorial Ceremony in May 2010. CDC planted a Glory Maple tree in Diane's honor at its headquarters in Atlanta, GA.
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In 1947 and 1948, Odell Williamson began purchasing tracks of land that eventually comprised Ocean Isle Beach. These tracks of land were owned by various families, including the Brooks family, the Stanley family, the Gore family and the D. Stowe Crouse family.
Williamson was originally in partnership with Mannon Gore, but Gore and Williamson soon parted ways, dissolving the partnership. Gore's son, Ed Gore, soon focused on developing Sunset Beach while Williamson focused on Ocean Isle Beach.
As part-skeptic, part-believer in some things unexplainable, I was always eager to tag along each October with a friend turned certified ghost hunter while I was a reporter in Kentucky.
Each October for several years, I'd catch up with Patti Starr, a once-restaurant manager who now leads an interesting life as a full-time ghost hunter. Patti teaches a ghost-hunting course at a Kentucky community college and takes part in a traveling lecture series with well-known psychic/medium Chip Coffey.
I've been fired up about the upcoming election since last January, when I had the opportunity to cover the Republican presidential debate in Myrtle Beach, S.C. It was an incredible experience, and one I hope to repeat. Since then, which hardly seems like nine months ago, I've had many more opportunities to cover debates, elections and other political functions. I can't get enough of it—it's the best part of my job.
Last Wednesday, my family sat down to dinner. It is rare when we can all get together during the week. Grandma had cooked a roast and invited everyone to our house. We were in the middle of dinner when the phone rang.
I jumped up to get it but wasn't quite fast enough. Grandma can be quite spry when it comes to the phone. It's usually for her anyway.
"Hello," she said.
We had all stopped eating and we were waiting for her to finish up and come back to the table so we could eat.
We are living in a time when many men and women are caught up in a web of lies and half-truths.
The National Enquirer and many other gossip magazines have become major enterprises because the appetite for vicious rumors and half-truths is at fever pitch.
Bad news has become a psychological drug for many people. Some people actually experience a feeling of euphoria when they read or share vicious gossip or rumors about others.
I have observed an increasing number of dead deer along side of the rural and city roadways of Brunswick County lately.
Deer crossing our roadways into the path of oncoming cars and the hunters lurking in the bushes waiting to shoot them pose clear and present dangers to nearby residents of Brunswick County.
In the latest action-based film from the creators of "Facing the Giants" and "Flywheel," Sherwood Pictures and Provident Films focus on the relationship of firefighter "Capt. Caleb Holt," played by Kirk Cameron, and his wife "Catherine Holt," a public relations professional played by Erin Bethea.
Since our updated Web site went live several months ago, we've only gotten a handful of comments from our online readers.
We post every staff-written article online and update it daily with new information. While we've been excited about the number of people who are coming to our site, we had hoped to see more people take advantage of our interactive features.
If I were seeking an omen about what is ahead in the future, I should have known it would appear on the first workday of the week.
There I was moseying below the speed limit Monday morning, driving up U.S. 17 in Little River, S.C., and minding my business with a cell phone pressed to my ear ("Can you hear me now?!").
I thought I was doing everything not to attract the attention of law enforcement, which is what I always strive to do whenever I venture out on the highway and anywhere else in between.
On Sept. 11, 2008, Barack Obama and John McCain appeared at Columbia University and talked candidly about the need for more public service despite the great personal sacrifices required to practice it.
It is relevant in its national and international forms.
Obama spoke about his experience as a community organizer and McCain about his experience as a military officer. Both, in their own way, had practiced public service early in their careers.
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Roaming Around Britain and IrelandDiscover the diverse coast and sail around the UK & Ireland.
In the British Isles we are never far from our amazing coast, where there is so much good walking close to those summer holiday beaches. Roam around the British Isles with us and an amazing diversity becomes apparent as we explore the otherwise remote parts, the islands, creeks and little-visited places which make our islands the most varied in the world.
Several of our cruises in home waters concentrate on Scotland's highlands and islands, beautiful places full of history and romance which we discover on our walks. Mull, Ullapool, Stornoway, Oban and the Orkney Islands all feature. From Stornoway we cross the island of Lewis to walk on the smaller island of Great Bernera.
We call into cities such as Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Liverpool, most of which have really nice walking on their doorsteps, In Dublin we walk around the Howth Peninsula then spend the afternoon exploring the city. From Belfast we head to the north coast and the Giant's Causeway. Stops in Portsmouth, Falmouth, Glasgow and Milford Haven give us the chance to walk sections of famous long-distance footpaths.
The BBC series Coast has undoubtedly opened our eyes to the wonders of our own coastline… now come and see it, and more, for yourselves!
Please do check the individual itineraries for your chosen date as the UK departure ports and individual ports of call on each cruise vary!
Fred.Olsen adopts smart casual dress code
Fred. Olsen has altered its dress code to allow for a smart casual option. There will still be formal nights on selected evenings, but the relaxed dress code will apply on all other nights. This means men can wear open necked shirts, chinos and dark coloured jeans, and women a dress or casual separates.
Drinks Inclusive package
A Drinks Inclusive Package is available for £10 per person per night but must be added at the time of booking. Prices may vary so please check details at the time of booking.
The offer includes bar drinks such as wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks (but not cocktails, premium drinks, minibar drinks, room service or events such as an additional afternoon tea visit).
Early Booking Cabin Upgrades
Book more than 6 months ahead of departure and receive a complimentary upgrade from a Balcony cabin to a Balcony Suite.
- The Giant's Causeway
- Visit Skara Brae
- See the painted houses on Mull
- Climb the Old Man of Storr on Skye
- See the mountains on the west coast of Ireland
Please see the individual itineraries as these differ for each sailing.Holiday Information Sheet
All Holiday Information sheets are in PDF format. You will need Acrobat Reader or a similar program to view these. To download Acrobat Reader visit get.adobe.com/reader.
A shore visit programme organised by us and led by your tour leader. Almost all transport costs for our walking and sightseeing programmes from the ports visited. Occasionally there may be an optional museum entrance or cable car fare to pay for locally. Details are in our Holiday Information Sheets.
Walking tours with local guides around many of the cities we visit.
Tips to the restaurant staff on the ship – we ask you to tip your cabin staff, however.
A full on board entertainment programme including stage shows, ship's band and musicians, comedy and guest speakers. You can enjoy as much or as little as you choose.Accommodation
Fred. Olsen cruise ships provide our floating hotels, just come on board and take it easy. On board facilities include two swimming pools, a fitness centre, a sauna, a beauty salon, a sun deck, Jacuzzis, several lounges and bars, a card room, library, internet room and restaurants. The ship has a medical centre, and a shop where you can buy essentials such as sun cream or toiletries. There is also a laundrette and ironing room on board.
All meals are included and you start the day with breakfast, a buffet arrangement where you can choose from fresh fruits, cereals, yoghurts, a full English breakfast, cheeses, cold cuts, breads, pastries, fresh juices and unlimited tea or coffee.
We'll take our lunches onboard on cruising days and when we're out for the day we'll be provided with a packed lunch.
Dinner is taken in a stylish restaurant with smiling courteous waiting staff creating a wonderful atmosphere for your evening meal. We are booked for dinner at 18.15hrs to allow you plenty of time to also enjoy the evening entertainment if you wish. Don't forget your formal wear, as you will be encouraged to 'dress for dinner' on one or two occasions.
And if this is not enough, there is also morning coffee, afternoon tea and extensive late night suppers to indulge in! We'll also have an exclusive drinks party for our group one evening in addition to the Captain's welcome and farewell parties and a traditional afternoon tea with waiter service on one of our sea days.Travel
UK departure ports vary, please see the individual itineraries for details.
Holiday: the sight-seeing component could have been even higher. one can spend a lot of time walking and miss out a bit on some of the 'sights', but striking the right balance is very difficult i appreciate, and everyone has different preferences. the leadership of gillian and chris browne was excellent, and unfaultable!
If you would like to know more about the holiday, or have any specific questions - please send us a message using the form on the right. One of our holiday experts will get back to you with more information.
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Who will be the next Leicester manager?
After Nigel Pearson's sacking, we assess the contenders to take over at the Kingpower StadiumTelegraph » 6d
After Nigel Pearson's sacking, we assess the contenders to take over at the Kingpower StadiumTelegraph » 6d
Your editorial on women's football ( As England reach the knockout stages of the World Cup, it's time to put out more flags , 22 June) asks us to imagine how different school playgrounds would be if female footballers were household names and role models for the girls. Last academic year, tiredGuardian » 14d
• England's opponents release sarcastic video admitting criticism is 'all true' • 'We're shit. We suck, plain and simple,' says captain Trine Ronning Norway have offered a refreshing antidote to the often joyless buildup to a World Cup knockout match against England by releasing a saGuardian » 18d
• Former Norway defender joined from Fulham a year ago • 'These are very exciting times at Palace,' says Hangeland Brede Hangeland has signed a one-year contract with Crystal Palace. The 33-year-old former Norway defender joined Palace 12 months ago after six seasons at Fulham. Hangeland madGuardian » 22d
• Victory sees Iceland leapfrog Czech Republic at top of Group A • Israel's chances damaged by 3-1 defeat in Bosnia & Herzegovina • Bale accepts gift to give Wales momentous win over Belgium • All the Euro 2016 qualifying tables Kolbeinn Sigthorsson scored a sublime winner as Iceland complGuardian » 25d
• Germany 1-1 Norway • Anja Mittag gave Germans first-half lead from close range The Norwegian midfielder Maren Mjelde scored a beautiful second-half free kick to earn her side a deserved 1-1 draw with Germany in their Women's World Cup Group B game on Thursday. Germany, ranked No2 in the worlGuardian » 26d
Wolves forward Bjorn Sigurdarson has joined Norwegian side Molde on loan for the rest of the year.SkySports.com » 522d
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It seems like M$ are up to it again
M$ to buy Capcom?
the article itself seems to doubt the reality that MS is going to purchase Capcom and is doing anything but looking. although MS has a habit of gobbling up gaming companies. but if Capcom is really that unprofitable, i question how smart of a move buying Capcom would be. what was the last good game they produced. Marvel vs Capcom 2 is now just finally being released for home systems :eek:
Soon the console world will be just like the PC
thanks to Microsh*t
The remake of Resident evil for the GC went down pretty well. The main problem is microsoft are seeming to want complete control over the console industry, which would be very bad. If they swallow up more games companys there will be less games coming out for other platforms.
/me ****s his shotgun and goes to visit bill
Capcom was complaining that it didn't sell well enough last i heard. i didn't say the game was bad per se, but the idea screams cash cow either way.
And they are making new games.
There are rumors that MS tried, and still is tryng to buy Square, Sega...ect. They already got Bungie and Rare
Now i'v read that MGS is going to be XBox exclusive
I woudnd be surprised if billy trys to buy Nintendo
Things dont look very good IMO.
I hope someone kicks him in the nuts and tells him to **** off
Like we need another monopoly:rolleyes:
rare and especially capcom are not fans of stiffling origionality(with capcom making an exception only rescentley), so surley their developers would leave...
**** **** **** ***** ******* **** man*****!!!!!!!!!
now that I have that out of my system... *sigh* I really wish one day the corporate pigs of MS would all quit their job because bill tried to assrape them or something and then decided to sue. THAT would teach that monopolizing bastard... GRRRRR I hate MS soooooooo much! THey just can't keep their nose out of something, and everytime they stick it somewhere it turns that whooole thing to ****!
in amongst his growling Serath summed it up rather well:D
Hold the phone!
Capcom isn't going ANYWHERE. Mark my words! They've have been through much WORSE than this and if it were not for their real estate holdings, they'd have posted a profit of about 70 Billion yen. Their games are fine, the company is fine...they can make money but right now, just need to trim some serious real estate fat and downsize.
I hate to put it in this fashion, but do you honestly think that if Capcom went on the selling block, they'd sell out to Microsoft - a company they probably refer to as "gaijin"?!?
Japanese folks have a high emotional stake in honor and intregrity than money and when it comes to investing and selling, they are very cautious. To them, selling out to an American company would probably be dishonorable, especially in light of facts that Microsoft is still struggling to gain a considerable installed base in Japan and historically, American gaming companies hasn't really proven a true sense of success to the Japanese. The last time an American gaming company ruled the roost was back in the late 70s/early 80s and that American company was Atari, which now is nothing more than a publishing moniker for Inforgrames.
Apparently the news of MS snagging Rare has us chomping at the bit.
We need to relax.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) A Des Moines force of snipers and other heavily armed officers responded to what turned out to be an expensive hoax.
The Des Moines Register reports that someone reported around 9:40 p.m. Thursday that he'd shot his mother and was inside a home with guns and explosives.
The officers raced to the scene, set up barricades and got ready to negotiate with man inside the house. Sgt. Jason Halifax says a man who lives in the house approached one of the barricades and told officers he was trying to get home. Officers soon searched the house and found no one inside.
Halifax says most of the officers at the scene were on overtime, driving up the cost of the prank, which he says is called "SWAT-ing."
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We are migrating the content of this website during the first semester of 2014 into the new EUR-Lex web-portal. We apologise if some content is out of date before the migration. We will publish all updates and corrections in the new version of the portal.
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European arrest warrant
The European Union (EU) has adopted a framework decision on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States. The decision simplifies and speeds up the procedures, given that the whole political and administrative phase is replaced by a judicial mechanism.
Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States [See amending act(s)].
The European arrest warrant adopted in 2002 replaces the extradition system by requiring each national judicial authority (the executing judicial authority) to recognise, ipso facto, and with a minimum of formalities, requests for the surrender of a person made by the judicial authority of another Member State (the issuing judicial authority). The framework decision entered into force on 1 January 2004 and replaced the existing texts in this area.
However, Member States remain at liberty to apply and conclude bilateral or multilateral agreements insofar as such agreements help to simplify or facilitate the surrender procedures further. The application of such agreements should in no case affect relations with Member States that are not parties to them.
General principles
The framework decision defines "European arrest warrant" as any judicial decision issued by a Member State with a view to the arrest or surrender by another Member State of a requested person, for the purposes of:
- conducting a criminal prosecution;
- executing a custodial sentence;
- executing a detention order.
The warrant applies in the following cases:
- where a final sentence of imprisonment or a detention order has been imposed for a period of at least four months;
- for offences punishable by imprisonment or a detention order for a maximum period of at least one year.
If they are punishable in the issuing Member State by a custodial sentence of at least three years, the following offences, among others, may give rise to surrender without verification of the double criminality of the act: terrorism, trafficking in human beings, corruption, participation in a criminal organisation, counterfeiting currency, murder, racism and xenophobia, rape, trafficking in stolen vehicles, and fraud, including that affecting the financial interests of the Communities.
For criminal acts other than those mentioned above, surrender may be subject to the condition that the act for which surrender is requested constitutes an offence under the law of the executing Member State (double criminality rule).
The European arrest warrant must contain information on the identity of the person concerned, the issuing judicial authority, the final judgment, the nature of the offence, the penalty, etc. (a specimen form is attached to the framework decision).
As a general rule, the issuing authority transmits the European arrest warrant directly to the executing judicial authority. Provision is made for cooperation with the Schengen Information System (SIS) and with Interpol. If the authority of the executing Member State is not known, the issuing Member State will receive assistance from the European Judicial Network.
All Member States may take necessary and proportionate coercive measures vis-à-vis requested persons. When an individual is arrested, he/she must be made aware of the contents of the arrest warrant and is entitled to the services of a lawyer and an interpreter.
In all cases, the executing authority may decide to keep the individual in custody or to release him/her subject to certain conditions.
Pending a decision, the executing authority (in accordance with national law) hears the person concerned. The executing judicial authority must take a final decision on execution of the European arrest warrant no later than 60 days after the arrest. It then immediately notifies the issuing authority of the decision taken.
Any period of detention arising from execution of the European arrest warrant must be deducted from the total period of deprivation of liberty imposed.
The arrested person may consent to his or her surrender. Consent may not be revoked and must be given voluntarily and in full knowledge of the consequences. In this specific case, the executing judicial authority must take a final decision on execution of the warrant within a period of ten days after consent has been given.
Grounds for refusal to execute a warrant and refusal to surrender
A Member State may refuse to execute a European arrest warrant if:
- final judgment has already been passed by a Member State upon the requested person in respect of the same offence (ne bis in idem principle);
- the offence is covered by an amnesty in the executing Member State;
- the person concerned may not be held criminally responsible by the executing State owing to his/her age.
In certain other circumstances (e.g. when criminal prosecution or punishment is statute-barred according to the law of the executing Member State or when a final judgment has been passed by a third State in respect of the same act), the executing Member State may refuse to execute the arrest warrant. It may also refuse to execute the warrant if the person concerned did not personally appear at the trial where the decision was rendered, unless the appropriate safeguards were taken. In all cases grounds for the refusal must be given.
On presentation of certain information (relating to the arrest warrant, the nature of the offence, the identity of the person concerned, etc.), each Member State must permit the transit through its territory of a requested person who is being surrendered.
The warrant is translated into the official language of the executing Member State and sent by any means capable of producing written records and allowing the executing Member State to establish its authenticity.
Practical, general and final provisions
Since 1 January 2004, extradition requests received by Member States have been dealt with in accordance with the national measures adopted to implement the framework decision.
The framework decision applies to Gibraltar.
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Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council of 11 April 2011 on the implementation since 2007 of the Council Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States [COM(2011) 175 final – Not published in the Official Journal].
This report describes seven years of implementation of the European arrest warrant. The initiative seems to be a success in operational terms – 54,689 warrants have been issued and 11,630 executed. Extradition between EU countries now takes fourteen to seventeen days, if the person consents to their transfer, and forty-eight days if they do not give consent. Previously, this process took more than one year. By using this mechanism to ensure that the opening of borders does not assist those seeking to avoid the application of the law, the free movement of persons in the EU has been strengthened. The Commission notes some shortcomings, however, particularly with regard to respect for fundamental rights. It requests that Member States should bring their legislation into line with Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA where that is not already the case, and implement instruments already adopted in order to improve the functioning of the warrant. The report also notes that too many warrants are issued for minor offences and encourages requesting Member States to apply the principle of proportionality.
Report from the Commission of 24 January 2006 based on Article 34 of the Council Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States (revised version) [COM(2006) 8 final – Not published in the Official Journal].
In its revised version, the report focuses above all on the Italian legislation adopted since the first report. The Commission considers that, despite the initial delay, the European arrest warrant is operational in most of the cases provided for by the Member States.
Report from the Commission of 23 February 2005 based on Article 34 of the Council Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States [COM(2005) 63 final – Not published in the Official Journal].
According to the evaluation made by the Commission in its report, the impact of the European arrest warrant since its entry into force on 1 January 2004 has been positive both in terms of depoliticisation and effectiveness as well as in terms of the speed of the surrender procedure, while the fundamental rights of the persons concerned have been observed.
Statements provided for in Article 31(2) of Council Framework Decision 2002/584/JHA of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedure between Member States [Official Journal L 246 of 29.9.2003].
Denmark, Finland and Sweden state that their uniform legislation in force allows the provisions of the framework decision to be extended and enlarged. They will continue to apply the uniform legislation in force between them, namely:
- Denmark: Nordic Extradition Act (Act No 27 of 3 February 1960, as amended);
- Finland: Nordic Extradition Act (270/1960);
- Sweden: Act (1959:254) concerning extradition to Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway for criminal offences.


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Sodium sulfate is mainly used for the manufacture of detergents and in the Kraft process of paper pulping. About two thirds of the world's production is from mirabilite, the natural mineral form of the decahydrate, and the remainder from by-products of chemical processes such as hydrochloric acid production.
In the 18th century, Glauber's salt began to be used as a raw material for the industrial production of soda ash (sodium carbonate), by reaction with potash (potassium carbonate). Demand for soda ash increased and supply of sodium sulfate had to increase in line. Therefore, in the nineteenth century, the Leblanc process, producing synthetic sodium sulfate as a key intermediate, became the principal method of soda ash production.
In fact, the equilibrium is very complex, depending on concentration and temperature, with other acid salts being present.
Sodium sulfate is a typical ionic sulfate, containing Na+ ions and SO42− ions. Aqueous solutions can produce precipitates when combined with salts of Ba2+ or Pb2+, which form insoluble sulfates
Sodium sulfate has unusual solubility characteristics in water. Its solubility rises more than tenfold between 0 °C to 32.4 °C, where it reaches a maximum of 49.7 g Na2SO4 per 100 g water. At this point the solubility curve changes slope, and the solubility becomes almost independent of temperature. In the presence of NaCl, the solubility of sodium sulfate is markedly diminished. Such changes provide the basis for the use of sodium sulfate in passive solar heating systems, as well is in the preparation and purification of sodium sulfate. This nonconformity can be explained in terms of hydration, since 32.4 °C corresponds with the temperature at which the crystalline decahydrate (Glauber's salt) changes to give a sulfate liquid phase and an anhydrous solid phase.
Sodium sulfate decahydrate is also unusual among hydrated salts in having a measureable residual entropy (entropy at absolute zero) of 6.32 J·K-1·mol-1. This is ascribed to its ability to distribute water much more rapidly compared to most hydrates.
Sodium sulfate displays a moderate tendency to form double salts. The only alums formed with common trivalent metals are NaAl(SO4)2 (unstable above 39 °C) and NaCr(SO4)2, in contrast to potassium sulfate and ammonium sulfate which form many stable alums. Double salts with some other alkali metal sulfates are known, including Na2SO4.3K2SO4 which occurs naturally as the mineral glaserite. Formation of glaserite by reaction of sodium sulfate with potassium chloride has been used as the basis of a method for producing potassium sulfate, a fertiliser. Other double salts include 3Na2SO4.CaSO4, 3Na2SO4.MgSO4 (vanthoffite) and NaF.Na2SO4.
Major producers of 200–1500 Mt/a in 2006 include Searles Valley Minerals (California, USA), Airborne Industrial Minerals (Saskatchewan, Canada), Química del Rey (Coahuila, Mexico), Criaderos Minerales Y Derivados and Minera de Santa Marta, also known as Grupo Crimidesa (Burgos, Spain), FMC Foret (Toledo, Spain), Sulquisa (Madrid, Spain), and in China Chengdu Sanlian Tianquan Chemical (Sichuan), Hongze Yinzhu Chemical Group (Jiangsu), Nafine Chemical Industry Group (Shanxi), and Sichuan Province Chuanmei Mirabilite (Sichuan), and Kuchuksulphat JSC (Altai Krai, Siberia, Russia).
Anhydrous sodium sulfate occurs in arid environments as the mineral thenardite. It slowly turns to mirabilite in damp air. Sodium sulfate is also found as glauberite, a calcium sodium sulfate mineral. Both minerals are less common than mirabilite.
The most important chemical sodium sulfate production is during hydrochloric acid production, either from sodium chloride (salt) and sulfuric acid, in the Mannheim process, or from sulfur dioxide in the Hargreaves process. The resulting sodium sulfate from these processes are known as salt cake.
The second major production of sodium sulfate are the processes where surplus sulfuric acid is neutralised by sodium hydroxide, as applied on a large scale in the production of rayon. This method is also a regularly applied and convenient laboratory preparation.
Formerly, sodium sulfate was also a by-product of the manufacture of sodium dichromate, where sulfuric acid is added to sodium chromate solution forming sodium dichromate, or subsequently chromic acid. Alternatively, sodium sulfate is or was formed in the production of lithium carbonate, chelating agents, resorcinol, ascorbic acid, silica pigments, nitric acid, and phenol.
Bulk sodium sulfate is usually purified via the decahydrate form, since the anhydrous form tends to attract iron compounds and organic compounds. The anhydrous form is easily produced from the hydrated form by gentle warming.
Major sodium sulfate by-product producers of 50–80 Mt/a in 2006 include Elementis Chromium (chromium industry, Castle Hayne, NC, USA), Lenzing AG (200 Mt/a, rayon industry, Lenzing, Austria), Addiseo (formerly Rhodia, methionine industry, Les Roches-Roussillon, France), Elementis (chromium industry, Stockton-on-Tees, UK), Shikoku Chemicals (Tokushima, Japan) and Visko-R (rayon industry, Russia).
Another formerly major use for sodium sulfate, notably in the USA and Canada, is in the Kraft process for the manufacture of wood pulp. Organics present in the "black liquor" from this process are burnt to produce heat, needed to drive the reduction of sodium sulfate to sodium sulfide. However, this process is being replaced by newer processes; use of sodium sulfate in the USA and Canadian pulp industry declined from 1.4 Mt/a in 1970 to only approx. 150,000 tonnes in 2006.
The glass industry provides another significant application for sodium sulfate, as second largest application in Europe. Sodium sulfate is used as a fining agent, to help remove small air bubbles from molten glass. It fluxes the glass, and prevents scum formation of the glass melt during refining. The glass industry in Europe has been consuming from 1970 to 2006 a stable 110,000 tonnes annually.
Sodium sulfate is important in the manufacture of textiles, particularly in Japan, where it is the largest application. Sodium sulfate helps in "levelling", reducing negative charges on fibres so that dyes can penetrate evenly. Unlike the alternative sodium chloride, it does not corrode the stainless steel vessels used in dyeing. This application in Japan and USA consumed in 2006 approximately 100,000 tonnes.
Glauber's salt, the decahydrate, was historically used as a laxative. It is effective for the removal of certain drugs such as acetaminophen from the body, for example, after an overdose.
In 1953, sodium sulfate was proposed for heat storage in passive solar heating systems. This takes advantage of its unusual solubility properties, and the high heat of crystallisation (78.2 kJ/mol).
Other uses for sodium sulfate include de-frosting windows, in carpet fresheners, starch manufacture, and as an additive to cattle feed.
Lately, sodium sulfate has been found effective in dissolving very finely electroplated micrometre gold that is found in gold electroplated hardware on electronic products such as pins, and other connectors and switches. It is safer and cheaper than other reagents used for gold recovery, with little concern for adverse reactions or health effects.
At least one company makes a laptop computer chill mat using sodium sulfate decahydrate inside a quilted plastic pad. The material slowly turns to liquid as the heat from the laptop is transferred.


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National Society
|Washita Chapter was organized on
April 16, 1943. The name "Washita" is from two Choctaw Indian words,
"Owa Chito," meaning big hunt. This name was chosen because
the Washita River encircles the town and Clinton was originally
known as "Washita Junction."
Clinton, Oklahoma, is located in southwestern Oklahoma, just 75 miles west of Oklahoma City. Members come from nine counties: Beckham, Caddo, Canadian, Custer, Dewey, Kiowa, Oklahoma, Roger Mills, and Washita Counties.
Our chapter meets on the second Monday of the month, September through June, in downtown Clinton. The original route of old historic U.S. 66 Highway runs through downtown Clinton.
Clinton is the site of the Clinton Veteran's Center, one of several centers operated by the State of Oklahoma. The Cheyenne Tribal Center is also located in Clinton. Our chapter helps support these two centers through various activities and volunteer hours.
Our chapter holds an annual genealogy workshop at different libraries in the area. Washita Chapter is also responsible for the first DAR Medal of Honor winner from the State of Oklahoma. This prestigious award was presented to Lt. General Thomas P. Stafford, a native of Weatherford, Oklahoma, at our national meeting, Continental Congress, in Washington D.C.
|Chapter Regent
|Marilyn Wilson
|Vice Regent
|Pauline Alvis
|Recording Secretary
|Nancy Lisle
|Rosa Millspaugh
|Virginia Reid
|Ellena Womack
|Cody Eakins
|Loy Flick
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