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Where can I find my perfect woman?
I know what I like. I know what I want. I want a girl that has the personality that I am looking for. I want a girl that I find attractive. I... Show More
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I like that you said "my" perfect woman, rather than "the" perfect woman. I think we all have the opportunity to find someone who is perfect just for us. Even if they don't have everything on "the list" when you find that someone, some of those things just don't seem important anymore.
If you're having trouble meeting new girls, I'd agree with the idea to try online dating. You'll probably have to go on a few dates before you find someone you want to spend more time with, but at least you're getting out there and meeting people and finding out what you don't want, and more about what you do.
Good luck! :)
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OK - this is what everybody needs to get straight - THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS PERFECTION!!! Remember that - even if she's made in your mind and you think a girl like that exists - SHE DOESN'T EXIST! Why can't you people be happy with who you got or who you get - yes there are circumstances that the person you may get may turn you off and change you into something that you don't want to be or your not but those are the reasons to not stay with the that person! Perfection doesn't exist - it can't exist can you imagine if every each person was perfect in every way - wouldn't you find that boring - I mean I would! You can't ask for someone the way you want them to be - the way you described her it's like you were ordering her out of a store or online - you can't get the whole package and expect to receive a wonder and a beauty. Attractiveness is something that almost every person has even if they are unattractive on the physical appearance! Honesty is some thing that also everybody has but people are only honest within a relationship is when they find the right partner for life! Personality isn't that what makes up the character of the girl? Wouldn't her personality be based on honesty, disagreements and integrity?
Just so you know it's in girls nature to flirt, shop, talk about men (unless she loves you), and entertainment... just like men like to flirt same as women we're all not that different from each other just some parts that we don't have that the other species does! And sex she'll definitely love it with you only if she loves you! You know people are so impatient - we want to have everything at once not realizing maybe this isn't our time yet - maybe God doesn't think you need someone yet - just cause you think you may be ready for a long term commitment or marriage or relationship or whatever it is you want - god thinks otherwise!
Have you heard of a saying "patience is a virtue" - well if you did use it a lot cause that's what your going to need for now! And yes I know men can't keep their privates inside their pants for a long time but maybe for now you need to! You can't find her that easily cause she doesn't exist - take hyp65 advice - go out and meet people - you may meet her on a train, on a bus, through mutual friends or even at work but if only your patient and understanding and trust me on it - you'll know when you found her that she's the right one for you! Just have patience and all will be well!
Gee, what a sexist comment. That one about "men can't keep their privates inside their pants for a long time. " Talk about a stereotype! (LOL) You owe those of us who can,and do, an apology! (LOL) We're not all sex fiends! Some of us have morals, too!
Ok ok ok sorry but I did meet guys who are like that - I'm sorry sir and to all those who do keep it inside! Yea it is kinda like a stereotype - your right hey but what the answer good?
Its amazing how some people only see what they want. I said not "limited to" flirting, talking about men, celebrity gossip, reality tv shows, shopping and drinking. And what makes you think I can't keep my privates in my pants. I'll have you know I'm the one always wants to wait in my relationships. The women I have dated have been all to ready to tear off my clothes on the second and third date. And as for God, well. God has a lot more shit to deal with then my love life.
Other than your fantasy, there isn't a specific place to find her hun. You'll find her when you're not looking for her. There's a really amazing book called The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho, that I suggest you read. You may be able to relate to it and find inspiration from it as I have. Everybody wants that perfect person, but when you fall in love with somebody, you realize that imperfection is what makes us unique and beautiful. Just keep doing the dating thing until you find what you're looking for, you may be caught by surprise. Best Wishes!
Aw yep I definitely agree and with the book too - great book by the way and he definitely will be surprised if he meets a girl who doesn't turn out the way he described her!
Oh, god. I feel sorry for you. Where do you live? Ha ha ha!
gee, according to your list, I can count 10 female friends, including myself, that fit that criteria.
I live in HAWAII, ha ha. Us females here surf, bike, hike, run, play tennis, basketball, soccer, scuba. What else? Oh, yeah. Paint, write poetry, take photos. And, yes we're ATTRACTIVE, hot, honest, all that.
It helps having had an older brother. I'm such a tomboy, I guess. But a cute one, at that :-)
I find. The bigger the city, the better your chances of finding more diversity all around.
HOWEVER, the other posters are right. There's no such thing as perfection. You may find a woman with all the qualities you're looking for and still not have that "connection". Perhaps. Don't give up just yet, though :-)
Church maybe lol , honestly this isn't an ideal world and we're not ideal people for that reason alone I think you may be in over your head with this question. I think ALMOST (which means not every) female may be a little obsessed with one of the following, shopping, celebrity gossip, reality tv , e.t.c ... The best place to find your girl ??? I don't think there is a place just let her find u.. and if and when she does don't hold it against her if she does/mentions one of the following. About her loving only sex with you , lets hope so , for everyone's sake
That is why I said not limited too. I know all women do these things but for some women/girls I meet this is the limit of their interests.
What Guys Said 5
Well, you probably saw my long response to your question about online dating. Maybe you should try that? At least you could kind of "shop" for the girl you're looking for, or at least narrow it down to a few women.
Sometimes the online thing works!
Yeah I was thinking that. I mean when you are out in the real world you are limited to where your own two feet take you. Online is another option. Maybe I will try that just to meet some new people. Did you pay for each date you went on or did you split?
I personally paid for each one. But that's just me; it seems to me like the chivalrous thing to do. (I even paid on the bad dates!) (LOL)
No such thing as perfect. You've got down what you would like in a girl, look for whoever is the closest too that. Just remember, just cause you found someone who is close to what you like, doesn't mean she's the only one or the right one for you. Say a little prayer and your heart will let you know.
There is no one place to find someone, so you have to go out there and meet people, but I'm sure that you know that already.
I'm hoping someone has a more direct route. :)
Well you've listed a lot of personality factors to consider, so unless someone knows someone that fits your criteria (ex. Sister, cousin, friend) I don't think they can direct you in anyway. Like I can tell you where you can find hot girls but I wouldn't know if they are honest or if they're airheads, unless of course I know them in a personal level.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Dragon51 Location and accessibility Great access to beach and close to town using hotel shuttle bus. Wheelchair access excellent. Staff attention and friendliness wonderful. April 27, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Oliver117 Great family hotel We enjoyed our stay. The only issue we had was with housekeeping. One day our room was not made. twice out of the five days we did not get fresh towels. Besides that service was excellent and staff was pleasant. April 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by volley10 Perfect! The Sheraton was a postcard picture type of hotel. The grounds and the hotel itself are beautiful, the room was large and extremely nice, decent workout room and a restaurant on site. The pool area is excellent and we even received free popsicles poolside! They provided a shuttle to take you downtown where there is plenty to do. The ocean and beaches are right across the street with water sport rentals too. We would stay here again in an instant! April 20, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by RichYG Excellent experience! I dropped off my cell phone on the shuttle. After I reported to the front desk, staff began to call the driver to search the bus. My phone was returned to me so quickly! I am so happy with the experience. There is nothing more I could ever ask for! Thank you so much! April 20, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by FrankR105 Maximum enjoyment Stayed here 4 days and nights, loved every minute. The only issue we had was the bed and my girlfriend's back didn't agree with each other, not sure why. Hope to come back again and relive everything (except that!). April 18, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by CocoGoes Not what I expected..... I was very disappointed at this Category 5 hotel. Although the staff was very accommodating and willing to assist the amount of points is NOT commensurate with the level and quality of amenities. I ended up asking for a refund of my 16K points and paid the room rate. Knowing how unhappy I was, the hotel did not offer any discount at all. The property was dirty and tired looking really, as was my room and patio. I would say that this hotel did not qualify for the Category 5, more like a 2 or 3 in my experience. SPG customer service told me the Category is largely due to its location. On the positive, the beach is quite nice across the street and the shuttle service was very convenient into town. Eddie my driver was polite and very knowledgeable about the local area. April 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by JBKIM4 Great Family Hotel We have two teenage daughters and this hotel worked great for us! Directly across the street from a great beach and a fabulous restaurant onsite. We will be back. Very quiet as well - away from the Duval Street crowd. Shuttle to and from Duval Street was great. April 6, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by WL55 Excellent place for beach This is an excellent hotel with all you need to have a great time on the beach at Key West, (not many have access to large beachfront). Also, great to get away from busy Duval St area, but shuttle service is great for going there, Overall excellent experience for 5 days in April 2014 April 5, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by hossboss Awesome ambience! We were very impressed by the courteous and accommodating staff. April 1, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by nosocks53 Outstanding inside and outside The staff, especially the front desk with Jonathan, presented a warm and welcoming atmosphere. They are personal and professional. The ambiance, service, food, location to the beach and morning sunrise are wonder-filled. March 25, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Oly59 Good location, bad internet Staff is very responsive, good location but the high speed internet advertised and incl. in your $20 resort fee is unavailable in many rooms and super low speed even in the lobby. Also, a stuffed animal from Israel with priceless sentimental value "disappeared" from our room during housekeeping. March 25, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Mary6161 Housekeeping issues I would like to say this is the fourth time I have stayed in this hotel,There was feces on the sheer drape in our room upon arrival. I had to call housekeeping and have the drape changed. Then the mattress pad crept off our bed and all night I had to get up and adjust the pad and fitted sheet. I thought the housekeeper would take care of it when she made the bed in the morning but house keeping never cleaned the room. I notified the front desk at 6 pm. A housekeeper arrived and handed me towels and said ""ok? the next morning I had houdekeeping change the totally too soft mattress and the mattress pad. Then the bed was fine. The food from room service was excellent and so was the morning breakfast buffet. The bar was fine and the reception staff friendly. Van drivers were fine. March 23, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Disappointment100 This Hotel was a disappointment I've stayed at this property before and thoroughly enjoyed the visit. This trip was different. The room was in the far back of the hotel on the 2nd floor (212). There was construction going on which started early in the morning. The stairway smelled like Duval Street after a rough night. The shower did not drain properly and became a wading pool and we could hear the person upstairs every time they used the bathroom. (which was 3 times between 1:30 and 2:30 am) All this for the not too low price of $392.62 for one night. I understand it's Spring break but as a Starwood member I was extremely disappointed and do not plan to stay at this property again. The hotel staff was nice, that's about it. March 22, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by AxlRose No SPG recognition This was a repeat stay and when I checked in was given an inside room even though I asked if that was the best available and my 50th night. Was then given SPG room after some discussion with manager. Desk people not helpful- other staff were great. Left two messages for management after my stay and never returned my call. March 21, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Majestic1234 Great staff Great views, tropical grounds, rooms large, shower area great. Only problem we had was sofa bed was like sleeping on springs, but when we notified desk they brought a new mattress! The staff was friendly, and took care of all your needs. The transportation staff worked hard to get you where you needed to go on time. If shuttle filled up they radioed to get another one there. Beach across the street, and no worries about a cruise ship blocking your views. Enjoyed our stay. March 19, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Schaefer65 Next to the Beach We visited Key West for our 25th Anniversary with Family, The access to the Beach is Wonderful, Shuttles to downtown are Great, Pool is Great, However the Morning Breakfast Buffet Staff needs ALOT of training. They do not accommodate groups over 4 at all. Other that than the hotel was very nice and we would go back. March 17, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by Jakeroo1 NOT SO PET FRIENDLY. SMALL SUITE BEDROOM. NOT VERY CLEAN. Save your money - (IMO) it is NOT worth what they charge!!! We often travel with our dog and never had a problem. When we booked, we specifically asked for a 1st floor room, explaining that our dog has difficulty with steps and is terrified of elevators. We were told - no problem, all dog rooms are on the 1st floor. When we arrived we were given a room on the 3rd floor. We were told they had no way of even knowing we had a dog, and that there were no 1st floor rooms available. At this price point you'd expect someone to be paying attention or make some effort after we asked to be moved - NOT!!! Since we had prepaid, we were stuck and our stay at this Sheraton was a nightmare!!! Bedroom was tiny (just enough space to get around the bed). Bathroom floor/cabinets had dust/spots. The only positive was the ocean view. March 15, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by bruce101 Not Quite What It Looks Like So you know...The photo shows a beautiful beach. While there is a nice beach across the street from the hotel, it is not private. It has no amenities from the hotel. You have to pay to rent a chair or umbrella from some rental place. There is no food or beverage service. And because it's a public beach there is no alcohol allowed on it. And since we were there during March, there must have been at least 2000 "spring breakers" partying on the beach. And a squadron of police camped out to keep the peace. So if you are looking for a tropical "beach resort " in Key West, this is NOT it. However, the rooms are huge suites, new and nicely done. Staff seemed accommodating. Hotel also has a pool that is nowhere near the beach and enclosed on all four sides by the hotel so you could be in Kansas City for all you know. Hotel is also removed from the center of town so not really walking distance but they do have bikes if you want to go that route. For some all this may be fine, but just thought you should know. March 15, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Tampa36 Very Please The hotel was very close to the airport. Had great shuttle service to and from town. Beach across the street was great. Anita in the restaurant was the best. Very helpful, friendly, genuine and great with the kids. Thank you Anita!!!!! March 12, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by colin26 Nice hotel, needs better maintenance Well positioned across from a beautiful beach, close to Key West airport, with great staff, especially Goose and Andrea, and very good suites. Negatives were a weak WiFi signal and small worms living in the shower. March 10, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Janet01 Pluses and minuses The shuttle van is a big plus with this resort as parking downtown can be a challange. Each room is a suite.The beach is directly across the street with easy access. The resort was prety quiet except for the guest's dogs constant barking and wooden walkways. The pool was adequate, but lounge chairs were scarce during the sunlight hours. Limited ocean view rooms.(21/194 rooms). Designated smoking areas need to be enforced. March 4, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by worldtravelerSPG Good, not great At the price and description, I expected two things: 1) The hotel would be directly on the beach 2) The hotel would be in close to all the real activity on the island (ie Mallory Square Hotel is close to the beach, across busy road from their man made beach. Not horrible, just not what I had expected. Hotel is WAY away from Mallory Square (ie not even really walk-able). So, they have a shuttle system to downtown. This again is ok, but not what you really want from a Key West experience. Biggest negative? We (along with 6 others) could not get onto the 1:45pm shuttle back to the hotel - people get pushy when boarding and bull right past you if you aren't aggressive enough. The driver said he was calling a different driver, walked off to talk on his cell, came back and said someone would be there for us in 10 minutes. We all waited in the hot sun for the next hour until the next shuttle arrived - you better believe we were more aggressive that time. Shame. If your driver says 10 mins, it should be 10 mins. As a Platinum member with Ambassador status, I hold the properties to a higher standard - so this one is good, just not great. February 28, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Patty33 this Hotel has great location Across from the beach, shuttle into town, great spot February 20, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by ValiantCruiser Could be a better value For the money they charge (including resort fee) they should provide more services. There's no free wifi. Lobby area felt smaller. We had to walk quite a bit to go to our room. I liked the staff who was running the shuttle to and from downtown. Given it's location, I'd suggest look somewhere else as you can find better options and pay less. February 20, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Schaefer65 Love the Beach across the Street Our party was a total of 8 guest, and we loved the beach across the street, free shuttle daily, the pool was nice and the rooms were nice, and Thank you for the Free Internet. One SAD note: The manager/host at the morning Buffet could use ALOT of training on making the guest feel welcome (she would NOT accommodate our party of 8) during our stay. Everything else was very nice and yes I would stay at this Sheraton again. Thank You for the memories. February 20, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by caro325 Great location away from downtown We spent one night here due to flight cancelations, after spending three nights on the other side of the island. Loved this location, the beauty of the ocean, bike trail along the coast, and nearby piers for watching sunsets. February 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jenstars22 Wonderful Hotel Very nice hotel. Very clean and spacious. Great pool and bar. February 19, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Gipper Loved this hotel! What a nice hotel - we loved it and can't wait to come back. We especially appreciated the shuttle service to downtown and the airport. The pool and associated services and amenities were great. Beach access could not be better! February 18, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by LeeJay0711 Out of the way but close to beach I recently stayed at this hotel for 5 nights in Feb. The weather was really great, the overall property was pretty well kept. The rooms are a bit dated but big, rust, dirt, cracking is prevalent but the grounds and pool area are well kept. This property is right across from Smathers beach so if you plan on using the beach, this is the hotel for you. If you want to be close to downtown action, they have a shuttle but it becomes a war to get on before everyone else. Staff that I encountered at the pool and shuttle drivers are VERY RUDE. In fact, I was convinced they tried to be rude on purpose. You can have a good time here if you stay outdoors, at the beach, and don;t expect pleasant people. February 18, 2014
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Budig points out that it's important to pay attention to levels. She recommends a level 1 or beginner class for newbies, regardless of athletic ability: "Upper level classes are going to be for the dedicated practitioner who knows the moves," she says.
Vinyasa newbie tips:
- When an instructor reminds the class to watch the tension in your neck or face, listen to his or her suggestion. If you realize you're hunching over or are too tense, you can always come out of the pose a little bit (or entirely).
- Some instructors come around to correct your posture, either verbally or by physically touching your arms, back, or legs. It's really helpful, but if you know that you can't stand someone touching you, tell your teacher before class starts.
- Make sure to bring a mat that won't slide around, or bring a skidless towel to prevent slipping
YOGA CLASS: BIKRAM ("bee-krahm")
Have you ever thought of doing yoga in a sauna? Well Bikram Choudhury did in the 1970's and now Hot Yoga is a super-trendy workout. Performed in 105-degree heat with 40 percent humidity, Bikram is not for those who are sensitive to heat, have high blood pressure, or heart disease. Talk to your doctor before signing up for a Bikram class if you're pregnant or unsure if it's right for you.
But Bikram is a great option for people who want to burn more calories, build stamina, and detox the body. The other benefit of the high humidity is that it lubes up your joins, allowing you to stretch deeper. Also, unlike a vinyasa flow, Bikram always repeats the same movement pattern from class to class.
Bikram newbie tips:
- Bring water! (Did you read the part about 100+ degrees?!)
- This is not a class for the modest. You'll be sweating a lot so wearing very little clothing is the best way to keep your core temperature down. A sweat-wicking tank top or sports bra and yoga shorts are appropriate for women, and a fitted, sweat-wicking gym shirt and fitted shorts or swim trunks are appropriate for men.
- Don't be surprised if you see a lot of mirrors in Bikram yoga rooms.
YOGA CLASS: ASHTANGA ("ah-sh-tahn-ga")
Ashtanga is a vigorous, disciplined style of yoga. This practice is based on established sets of strenuous poses that flow quickly with every breath. Once you've learned the sequences, it's great if you want a practice you can do on your own, since every class will always take you through the same sequence of poses. Budig recommends attending a few vinyasa classes before you jump into an ashtanga class. "Vinyasa flow will help you prepare for Ashtanga, since it shares many of the same poses," she says. You can look up the poses online before class and often studios print out the sequences as well.
Note: A "Mysore" ashtanga class isn't "led" by an instructor like a typical yoga class—people practice at their own pace and a teacher walks around the room helping students in their own practices.
Ashtanga newbie tips:
- Be patient and keep showing up. It'll take time to learn the moves, but that just means you need to keep going to class, not quit.
- Don't be surprised if there's waiting between moves during a mysore class. The teacher gives you the sequence and only adds on poses when you're ready.
YOGA CLASS: IYENGAR ("eye-young-are")
If you're looking to learn the right way to execute your postures, take an iyengar class. This class uses a lot of props to help you achieve that textbook yoga pose. "This style focuses on detail and slow movement, so it's great for the intellectual type," Budig says. It's appropriate for any skill level because it's really just about learning the postures. This practice is for patient people who can work on a pose for several breaths without getting bored. While it might not be a fast-moving class, it'll certainly give your muscles a work out.


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What if, instead of one health-care professional focusing on your medical needs, a team of nine such professionals worked together to give you the best possible diagnosis and treatment?
Collaboration and teamwork among health professionals are important aspects to the delivery of high-quality patient care. A landmark report by the Institute of Medicine suggests health care workforce preparation should include interprofessional education (IPE).
IPE is generally accepted to mean:
"Occasions when (students) from two or more professions learn with, from and about each other to improve collaboration and the quality of care".
- Freeth et al. Effective Interprofessional Education:
Development, Delivery & Evaluation. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, UK, 2005.
The World Health Organization describes IPE and its relationship to collaborative practice as: "Interprofessional education occurs when students from two or more professions learn about, from and with each other to enable effective collaboration and improve health outcomes. Interprofessional education is a necessary step in preparing a 'collaborative practice-ready' health workforce that is better prepared to respond to local health needs." Source: World Health Organization (2010): Framework for Action on Interprofessional Education & Collaborative Practice
WesternU's interprofessional education curriculum will put students from all nine of the University's disciplines together in the classroom, in small group venues, and in clinical experiences with patients. The goal is for WesternU graduates to demonstrate an understanding of other health professions and to provide and promote a team approach to patient care and health care management, leading to improved patient care.
This unity of professions directly reflects the "one health, one medicine, one vision" idea, employing a curriculum designed to do no less than revolutionize medical education in this country, breaking down the silos that characterize so many health professions campuses today.
Improved service to patients and enhanced student training were primary reasons to establish WesternU's interprofessional education curriculum and Patient Care Center, which opened in May 2010 and includes seven specialty centers, including the Western Diabetes Institute.
As national health care organizations and employers emphasize the importance of a team-based approach to health care, training as part of an interprofessional team becomes essential to health professions graduates. As ambassadors for Western University of Health Sciences' broad interprofessional approach to health-sciences education, our graduates will simultaneously cement WesternU's reputation as a leader in graduate health-sciences education and raise the bar for patient care in California and throughout the United States.
Future WesternU graduates will understand and appreciate other health professionals, and will be able to provide and promote a coordinated approach to patient care and health care management.
Philip Pumerantz, PhD
President, Western University of Health Sciences


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The Rat is a Yin,
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AppealInfluenceThriftSociabilityIntellectual SkillCharisma
NervousnessVerbosityAcquisitivenessThirst for PowerGuileMeddling
Birthday: August 2, 1924
A time for self-awareness involving courage, strength, and determination.
Birthday: August 2, 2010
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Asus U3S
SpecificationsNotebook: Asus U3S
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T7500
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G
Display: 13.3 inch, 16:10, 1280x800 pixels, glossy: yes
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 1100 euro
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Reviews for the Asus U3S
Source: Notebook / Organizer / Handy - 3-4/09
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Rating: Total score: 90%
NVIDIA GeForce 8400M G: The 8400M G is a pared-down 8400M GS with only half as much Stream Processors and a smaller memory bus. Therefore, the performance is much lower and only as fast as the old 7400 card. Only MPEG-2 acceleration.
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.
Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).
The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.
The Core 2 Duo T7500 is a Merom based Core 2 Duo with 4MB Level 2 Cache. It is positioned in the middle class (in 2009) and performs on par with a modern P7550 or Turion II Ultra M640/M660.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
13.3": This is a common display format for subnotebooks. Netbooks, UMPC and some subnotebooks have tinier displays. Nevertheless, the majority of standard laptops has a higher format. The advantage of a small display is, that the subnotebook can be small dimensioned and can be carried easily. Further the small display needs few energy, which improves the battery runtime and in consequence the mobility. The disadvantage is that the reading of texts is a bit exhausting for the eyes, especially with high resolutions.» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
1.8 kg: These sub-notebooks weight less than the average of all notebooks, but represent a heavier class of weight among the sub-notebooks. 12 inch displays are normal for this class of weight.
Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Incorporated, a Taiwanese multinational company, produces motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, PDAs, computer monitors, notebook computers, servers, networking products, mobile phones, computer cases, computer components, and computer cooling systems. The company's 2007 revenues reached US$6.9 billion. ASUS also produces components for other manufacturers. The Eee PC initiated the netbook boom in 2008.
90%: There do not exist many models, which are rated better. The most ratings get ratings, which are a bit worse.
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text: Ballistic Publishing - Call for Entries Hanyma VengeanceHanyma is a concept, Hanyma is a vision, Hanyma is an alternative reality. In a future far away in time and space there is a world shaped on the Hanyma concept. The Hanyma reality is a survivor, sci-fi one with a Giger-esque biomech touch to it. Energy, metal and biomechanical stuff are melt together. Copyright (C) Siliphiel and As Shanim of Aery Soul 2007 All Rights Reserved No unauthorised duplication or distribution without explicit permission from the copyright holder. Artist Name: Siliphiel and As Shanim of Aery Soul Artist Country: IT Entered for: Company: Aery SoulWebsite: http://www.aerysoul.comSoftware used: Autodesk - MayaPixologic - ZBrushAdobe - Photoshope-frontier - Poser About us | Contact us | Privacy Policy Copyright © 2003 Ballistic Media Pty. Ltd.


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United States President Barack Obama and his administration have issued a veto on a potential ban for iPhone 4 and 3G-capable iPad 2 models in the United States. The news comes by way of a notice from the U.S. Government. The official ruling comes from Michael Froman, a trade representative for the United States:
In addition, on January 8, 2013, the Department of Justice and United States Patent and Trademark Office issued an important Policy Statement entitled "Policy Statement on Remedies for Standard-Essential Patents Subject to Voluntary FRAND Commitments" ("Policy Statement").2 The Policy Statement makes clear that standards, and particularly voluntary consensus standards set by standards developing organizations ("SDO"), have incorporated important technical advances that are fundamental to the interoperability of many of the products on which consumers have come to rely, including the types of devices that are the subject of the Commission's determination. The Policy Statement expresses substantial concerns, which I strongly share, about the potential harms that can result from owners of standardsessential patents ("SEPs") who have made a voluntary commitment to offer to license SEPs on terms that are fair, reasonable, and nondiscriminatory ("FRAND"), gaining undue leverage and engaging in "patent holdup", i.e., asserting the patent to exclude an implementer of the standard from a market to obtain a higher price for use of the patent than would have been possible before the standard was set, when alternative technologies could have been chosen. At the same time, technology implementers also can cause potential harm by, for example, engaging in "reverse holdup" ("holdout"), e. g., by constructive refusal to negotiate a FRAND license with the SEP owner or refusal to pay what has been determined to be a FRAND royalty.
The would be, no-longer affected Apple devices include the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad 2 3G, and the original 3G-capable iPad. This ruling mostly affects the iPad 2 and the iPhone 4 as those are the pertinent products that Apple actually currently sells in the U.S. The President's block of the ITC ban is the first block of this kind since the 1987 Reagan administration.
Newer iPhone and iPad models, such as the iPhone 5 and 3rd/4th generation iPad, are not affected because they use a different cellular chipset design.
Both Apple and Samsung have both responded to the news.
You can read the full letter from the government below:
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19 Responses to "Obama administration vetoes Apple iPhone 4, 3G iPad 2 U.S. import ban"
He did the right thing.
Excellent, this will show the android losers that you can't attack other companies with standard essential patents-based lawsuits.
that's why I love reading Apple blogs :D
lol. Because he uses an iPad, there can't be a ban. Seems legit
Good going, Mr. President!
I could comment how this is righteous and just, but instead I'll say…..
…. Yussss!!!
It's sad reading the current comments. We all know how much they would be yelling at the meddling Government if he vetoed a ban on Android products.
Lets get them wagons in a circle!
Great decision Obama, I applaud! This will show them, those Samsung pokers.
I wonder how it would have gone if everything else would have been exactly the same – except for Samsung's and Apple's roles being the other way around. Not that it would be a fair game in the first place…
See what your campaign contributions can get you…???
Of all the actions Obama has taken, as President, I think this one has probably come with the highest approval rating. I'm no fan of Android, but I hope this goes both ways. Because both Apple and Samsung need to stop the bulls**t and just create the best products they can.
I'm surprised the idiot Biden isn't holding the thing upside down…
Nice that they can play with their toys while the country goes down the crapper…
i really dont get this at all. can some explain ???


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Fun activities for children that help parents as well
Posted: October 08, 2012|
FREE play sessions will be held in parks around Bulwell after a local charity was granted £9,000 from the National Lottery.
Bulwell Community Toy Library will be running the project at outdoor spaces every Saturday from this week.
It aims to introduce children to imaginative and interesting activities such as games, arts and crafts, drama and storytelling.
Called Bulwell Connects, the project will run over one year for families with pre-school age children living in and around the area.
Steve Parkinson, project manager at the toy library, said he also hoped it would help to bring families together so they could share any difficulties they were experiencing.
He said: "At the moment, many families are coping on their own with a range of issues, whether it's being a new parent not knowing what to do with a lively toddler, or finding it hard to juggle quality time with the children and other commitments like work.
"The aim of Bulwell Connects is to bring families together in a fun, friendly, natural way so they can share issues and experiences.
"Families may use the same kind of places, like a local park, for example, but while children are great at talking to each other and making friends, adults can need a bit of support and encouragement and that's where we come in."
The sessions will be similar to the play day organised by the toy pibrary at Bulwell Hall Park earlier this year.
Mr Parkinson said he hoped the project would give children the best start to their education, so they could reach their full potential at school.
He said: "Children's brains develop rapidly from birth and throughout the early years of life, so it's a great time to help them learn. By playing with their children, parents can do a great deal to make sure their children do well at school and beyond.
"The project will help parents by giving them ideas, simple activities and games they can enjoy with their children, as well as support."
The toy library, which has been working with local families for about 32 years, runs six play sessions for under-fives every week, including baby play sessions, and ten play sessions for children aged five to 13. It also runs a home visiting programme for "vulnerable and excluded" families in the area.
To find out more about the project, call Mr Parkinson on 0115 975 3898 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com


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Cavendish may reopen soonCavendish Farms may soon start production again after an Aug. 31 fire damaged parts of the potato processing plant, said Dan Akey, director of operations at Cavendish Farms. "The restoration has been going very well and we believe we'll be back running by next week," Akey said.
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I must confess–I'm quite new to the idea of machine quilting. I mean, honestly, in my day quilting something meant tying yarn knots all over the darn thing till it held together. But nowadays–that's just not good enough for these beautiful quilts. My daughter, April has made the leap and started machine quilting with her very own machine!
And get this–every…single…stitch is hand guided–no computerized patterns going on here! Each one she finishes is simply breathtaking. So much time. So much work. So much gorgeousness. Is that a word?
I'm so pleased to show you some of her incredible work and I hope you'll pop on over to her site to see more of it. You'll likely faint from the beauty of it all.
Oh, and if you have a masterpiece–from table runner to California King–that you'd like professionally machine quilted…trust me…
she's your girl–at Prairie Grass Patterns.
Just remember, I knew her first.
Seriously..those are just stunning. April is just awesome, and i still can't believe that she does this all by hand on her machine. They look way too perfect! Way to go April!! WOOHOO!
Launi – I stalk your blog because I love your genuine, heartfelt posts, your grand babies and your cats! I actually have it listed among my favorite sites at the side of my blog so I can frequent it with a simple, quick click of my mouse. I am a mom of teens, so my blog is filled with drill team & basket ball photos – rather boring for those outside my family. I'm commenting now because not only do I enjoy stalking your blog, but I am in LOVE with the quilt you have here and I NEED the pattern. Or atleast the name of the pattern so I can find it. I have volunteered to make my niece a quilt for her wedding in March and I have been looking for the perfect pattern! I think her color choices of blue, red, and yellow will be wonderful with that pattern! Can you please share the pattern or name of the pattern with me? O – & I'll need to have it beautifully machine quilted, so I'll have to contact April when I finish it too!!! Thanks! Cari
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February 15th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Hi Cari~
Thanks so much for the kind words. I am sooo glad you're here with us and I deeply appreciate your comments. They sincerely mean the world to me. :}
Now as far as the patterns–I'll let April answer that one in the next comment, because she knows all that fancy stuff. There are actually two different quilts shown here–one is her own pattern and the other one was designed by a friend. Both are available, so I'll let her tell you where. Oh, and she would be thrilled to quilt it for you!
You–my dear, are adorable and I'm so glad we're friends.
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February 15th, 2012 at 1:29 pm
Hi Cari–
The quilt I think you're referring to is the 2nd picture. The pattern is called Dream Big, and can be found in Camille Roskelley's book, Simplify. It's a really fun pattern and goes together without much hassle. The other two pictures are from one of my patterns, Grammy's scrap basket, which you can purchase on my website, http://www.aprilrosenthal.com. When you're ready, I'd love to quilt it for you!
April Rosenthal
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Thank you so much! They are both beautiful quilts! Your quilting is gorgeous and I would LOVE you to quilt it for me! I will not have the quilt done for her wedding , but hopefully sometime late March or April. I will contact you then!!!
Thank you again, for sharing the patterns with me!


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The new novel in Bernard Cornwell's number one bestselling series The Warrior Chronicles, on the making of England and the fate of his great hero, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. Alfred the Great is dead and Edward his son reigns as king. Wessex survives but peace cannot hold. The Danes in the north, led by Viking Cnut Longsword, stand ready to invade and will never rest until the emerald crown is theirs. Uhtred, once Alfred's great warrior but now out of favour with the new king, must lead a band of outcasts north to recapture his old family home, that great Northumbrian fortress, Bebbanburg. Loyalties will be divided and men will fall, as every Saxon kingdom is drawn into the bloodiest battle yet with the Danes; a war which will decide the fate of every king, and the entire English nation.
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Water pollution, other industry (% of total BOD emissions)
Definition: Industry shares of emissions of organic water pollutants refer to emissions from manufacturing activities as defined by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: other (38 and 39). Emissions of organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants.
Description: The map below shows how Water pollution, other industry (% of total BOD emissions) varies by country. The shade of the country corresponds to the magnitude of the indicator. The darker the shade, the higher the value. The country with the highest value in the world is Singapore, with a value of 72.74. The country with the lowest value in the world is Moldova, with a value of 0.95.
Source: 1998 study by Hemamala Hettige, Muthukumara Mani, and David Wheeler, "Industrial Pollution in Economic Development: Kuznets Revisited" (available at www.worldbank.org/nipr). The data were updated by the World Bank's Development Research Group using the same methodology as the initial study.
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Chart of the Day: President Obama's "Savings"Thursday, April 11th, 2013
Let me just say, ALL politicians do this. I'm not just poking fun of President Obama. That said, check out the meaning of President Obama's proposed savings as laid out in the graphic via the Cato Institute (yes, Cato is a conservative think tank but numbers are numbers): Better than nothing, I suppose.
Quote of the Day – Henry Hazlitt on MarxismTuesday, March 5th, 2013
"The whole gospel of Karl Marx can be summed up in a single sentence: Hate the man who is better off than you are. Never under any circumstances admit that his success may be due to his own efforts, to the productive contribution he has made to the whole community. Always attribute his success to […]
From Money: 7 Spending Cuts You'll Really FeelMonday, February 25th, 2013
Ugh! If we need any more proof that we're too dependent on government, this list of "7 Spending Cuts You'll Really Feel" should cover it: 1. Shrinking unemployment benefits. Some 3.8 million Americans estimated to collect unemployment checks between March and September will feel the pain the most. That's because unemployment benefit checks are being […]
Obama's Circular ReferenceThursday, February 14th, 2013
Here's a little humor for you. Those of you who don't use Excel probably won't get this.
Interesting Piece: The Myth of a Stagnant Middle ClassThursday, January 24th, 2013
From today's WSJ is The Myth of a Stagnant Middle Class by Donald Boudreaux and Mark Perry lays out three reasons why they think the middle class is doing better than we are being told: It is true enough that, when adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Price Index, the average hourly wage of nonsupervisory […]
Thoughts?Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
I'm watching this right now: Watch Park Avenue: Money, Power & the American Dream on PBS. See more from Independent Lens.
Wow, America. Really?Tuesday, November 6th, 2012
I have nothing to say. I honestly cannot believe what we have just done (again).
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To Del. Joseph M. Getty, his days are very much like those of many other Carroll County residents.
He gets up in the morning, drives more than an hour to work and returns late at night, often after his five children have gone to bed.
To Del. Joseph M. Getty, his days are very much like those of many other Carroll County residents.
He gets up in the morning, drives more than an hour to work and returns late at night, often after his five children have gone to bed.
Mr. Getty attends community meetings and helps run his son's Boy Scout troop. He often spends his weekends writing papers in preparation for mock trial cases; he's in his last year of law school.
The only difference is that his job requires him to make decisions for all of Maryland's citizens.
"It hasn't been that hard," Mr. Getty said. "A lot of people in my district commute an hour or so to work. I'm getting by."
To some of his peers, the freshman delegate from Manchester has juggled his new responsibilities admirably.
Not only has he tackled many of the ins and outs of being a legislator, but he has done it with a new baby at home, said Del. Robert H. Kittleman, a Republican who represents Howard and Montgomery counties. The Gettys' youngest daughter was born last fall.
"With a new child, you lose a lot of sleep," said Mr. Kittleman, the House minority leader. "It's tough, but it hasn't seemed to affect his ability."
Mr. Getty, a strong contributor to the Republican Caucus, has become its expert on zoning laws, election regulations and historical preservation, Mr. Kittleman said.
"He is a very valuable member and one of the better freshman Republican delegates," Mr. Kittleman said. "I can't say enough good about him. I count no negatives."
zTC Del. Richard N. Dixon, a Democrat from Westminster and Carroll County's senior legislator, said he is pleased with how quickly Mr. Getty has assimilated the process.
"He has fit in very rapidly; he's up to speed very rapidly," said Mr. Dixon, noting that Mr. Getty has sponsored a number of bills and taken an active role in the legislature. "Usually, you don't find freshmen being that involved in the process."
Mr. Getty maintains that his new life as a politician is much as he had imagined it: Good Republican ideas often are usurped by the leadership, he said, and time is a valuable commodity.
In fact, he said, the only things that surprise him are his lack of contact with lobbyists and a dearth of computers and other technology in the legislators' offices.
"That's been the hardest problem for me and for a lot of legislators," he said, noting that most of them are used to drafting their own letters and completing other work on a computer.
"A lot of the freshmen feel handicapped by a provincial work environment in terms of technology," he said, noting that the election replaced many legislators in their 50s and 60s with people in their 30s and 40s.
"The legislature skipped a decade," Mr. Getty said. "The freshmen coming in are younger and used to having the basic elements of technology in their workplaces."
As for the lobbyists, Mr. Getty said he assumes that his message of being tough on lobby reform has reached them.
"The lobbyists aren't going to spend their money on a freshman Republican," he said. "They're interested in the leadership. A lot of the money goes to a few in the leadership positions and that sort of thing."
Perhaps the ease with which Mr. Getty fits into the General Assembly should have been expected. When he was a child, politics were discussed at the family dinner table as casually as the weather.
His father, J. Frank Getty, was mayor of Manchester from 1963 to 1967. And in his high school yearbook, the younger Mr. Getty listed becoming a politician as his ambition.
Politics "was a big goal in Joe's life," said his wife, Susan. "He had mulled it over for a long time and then decided to run [for the House of Delegates]. It was nice for him to finally recognize his lifelong goal."
As the session wears on, the rest of the Getty family gradually sees less and less of him. Last week, for example, late meetings kept Mr. Getty in Annapolis on Monday and Tuesday nights. He was expected to return home late Wednesday, and the children wouldn't see their father until Thursday morning, Mrs. Getty said.
"It's been harder on the kids than it has been on me," she said. "We're gradually seeing him less and less. It's not a shock, though, because it's not sudden."
Mr. Getty's long stints away from home have been hardest on their 3-year-old daughter, Mrs. Getty said.
"She doesn't have the rational thinking and understanding about it that the older children do," Mrs. Getty said.
But the time away from their father has also given the children a peek into the realities of politics, Mrs. Getty said.
"Now they see it isn't all glory," she said, noting that the whole family helped the new delegate campaign for his seat. "It's a job that means hard work and taking responsibility."
And, although the drive to and from Annapolis has been a bit of a strain, Mr. Getty said it is important to maintain contact with his constituents.
He said he is the only Carroll delegate who didn't make plans to stay in Annapolis during the week.
"This way, I'm able to stay in touch," he said. "I don't get caught up in all the hoopla you can get caught up in down here."
Even though realizing his dream has turned the family topsy-turvy, Mrs. Getty said she would happily do it all again.
"I like to see myself as a supportive wife, even if the ramifications on me are hard," she said. "He had to do it [run for office], and I could never tell him no."


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At last, YG has graced us with a full, finished and CDQ version of his Drake-assisted, DJ Mustard-produced "Who Do You Love." We've previously heard this song booming out out of Drake's laptop and then at the end of the year when an unfinished version leaked, but YG was insistent that he "make sure my hit comes out right." So, like, state of the union: just right for a new YG hit. "Who Do You Love" follows his gone-platinum "My Nigga" (and its monstrous remix) as the second single off My Krazy Life, out on March 18th.
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So I used puppeteer to make some scenes for a video project, now i just need to put the scenes together into a complete video. The videos all saved as .AVI files, and won't open in Windows Movie maker….
Is there some way I can get them to open? or change them into something that Movie Maker will open, or is there a program like movie maker that's will let me open AVI files?


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The Mat-Su Miners won their ABL leading 15th win of the season after beating the Peninsula Oilers 5-2 on Wednesday night at Hermon Brothers Field. The team was carried by the arm of starting pitcher Trevor Bettencourt who picked up the win and improved his record to 2-1 on the year.
Bettencourt went 7 and 2/3 innings of shut out baseball. His ERA dropped to 2.57 on the summer and earned his first win since June 25th. Bettencourt was pulled after 3 and 2/3 inning in his previous outing, but was able to bounce back against the Oilers.
"Last start coach even asked me, 'how's your confidence' and I said it's down in the drain right now," Bettencourt said. "I talked to BT [Ben Taylor] and Bakes [Brad Baker] about mechanics, mental stuff and everything and came out and had a great day and felt good."
The Miners scored the first runs of the game on an RBI double from Brenden Farney and sacrifice fly from Patrick McGrath. Mat-Su gave Bettencourt three more runs in the 7th to make the score 5-0 that included a two-run double from Christin Stewart and an RBI double from Gio Brusa. The Oilers scored two runs in the top of the 9th to breakup the shutout.
Eight of the nine players in the Miners' batting order recorded a hit. Leadoff hitter Spencer Mahoney went 2-5 on the night. Mahoney was move to the top of the lineup back on July 6th and has gone 9-23 (.391) in six games there.
"Instead of looking to drive runners in, I'm looking to get on base and score runs," Mahoney said. "I'm pretty comfortable in the spot I'm in; I did it all through high school."
Mahoney extended his hitting streak to eight games after his multiple hit day on Wednesday night.
On the mound, Bettencourt did not walk a batter for the first time this season. In addition to not giving out any free passes, the San Jose, California native struck out 12 Oilers.
"It feels like I'm in high school again," Bettencourt said. "I knew I struck out a few guys but I didn't know it was double digits and after when they showed me the line it was kind of eye opening."
Drew Smith relieved Bettencourt and picked up his fourth save of the year. The Miners team will have its first off days on Thursday and Friday since June 24th.
"Eighteen games in 16 days isn't easy; it takes a toll on the body" Mahoney said. "We get to take a step back [and] see a little bit of the state."
The Miners have nine league games remaining after the off days. The team sits one game out of first place behind the Alaska Goldpanners.
"We'll' be fighting for a first place finish," Mahoney said.


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There is a huge difference, of course, between agreeing to discuss and collaborating with China on large transborder projects.
As China reconfigures India's neighbourhood through its active promotion of new silk routes — over the Great Himalayas and across the Indian Ocean — New Delhi must make up its mind on how best to respond. That Delhi is shedding some of its past defensiveness is evident from the UPA government's recent decision to discuss the Chinese proposal for the so-called BCIM Corridor that will integrate eastern India, Bangladesh, Myanmar and southwestern China. Delhi also appears to be ready to consider positively Beijing's invitation last week to join China in the construction of a "Maritime Silk Route" between the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
There is a huge difference, of course, between agreeing to discuss and collaborating with China on large transborder projects. China has been pushing the BCIM corridor at least since the late 1990s. India's default position was to duck and fume. The reluctance in Delhi's foreign and security establishments against any overland connectivity projects with Beijing has been deep and is tied to the difficult political relationship and unresolved boundary dispute. Delhi has also been wary of China's growing maritime presence in the Indian Ocean, which it sees as India's backyard.
While Delhi fretted, China has over the last decade and a half dramatically expanded its connectivity over land and sea with India's neighbours in the subcontinent. In the north, China built the spectacular Tibet Railway to Lhasa and is planning to extend it to Nepal. To the east, Beijing plans to build road and rail connections to Bangladesh through Myanmar. China has built a twin pipeline system that will move oil and natural gas from Myanmar's Arakan coast to the Yunnan province. It also has plans to build a road and rail corridor parallel to the pipelines.
In the west, China is modernising the trans-Karakoram highway, linking China's Xinjiang province and Pakistan's northern territories. It is now ready to invest billions of dollars to develop what is being called the "Kashgar Corridor" that will connect Xinjiang province with the Arabian Sea. In the south, China has built new ports in Hambantota, Sri Lanka and Gwadar, Pakistan. As its economic interests grow rapidly in the Indian Ocean, Beijing is looking to develop maritime infrastructure all across the littoral as part of a new maritime silk route.
Together, the Chinese projects compel us to rethink our long-held assumptions about India's physical space. The Great Himalayas are no longer a protective barrier for the subcontinent, as Chinese economic power now radiates out …continued »


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- In bioinformatics, biochemical pathways can be modeled by many differential equations. It is still an open problem how to fit the huge amount of parameters of the equations to the available data. Here, the approach of systematically learning the parameters is necessary. In this paper, for the small, important example of inflammation modeling a network is constructed and different learning algorithms are proposed. It turned out that due to the nonlinear dynamics evolutionary approaches are necessary to fit the parameters for sparse, given data. Proceedings of the 15th IEEE International Conference on Tools with Artificial Intelligence - ICTAI 2003
- Adaptive content mapping for internet navigation (2003)
- The Internet as the biggest human library ever assembled keeps on growing. Although all kinds of information carriers (e.g. audio/video/hybrid file formats) are available, text based documents dominate. It is estimated that about 80% of all information worldwide stored electronically exists in (or can be converted into) text form. More and more, all kinds of documents are generated by means of a text processing system and are therefore available electronically. Nowadays, many printed journals are also published online and may even discontinue to appear in print form tomorrow. This development has many convincing advantages: the documents are both available faster (cf. prepress services) and cheaper, they can be searched more easily, the physical storage only needs a fraction of the space previously necessary and the medium will not age. For most people, fast and easy access is the most interesting feature of the new age; computer-aided search for specific documents or Web pages becomes the basic tool for information-oriented work. But this tool has problems. The current keyword based search machines available on the Internet are not really appropriate for such a task; either there are (way) too many documents matching the specified keywords are presented or none at all. The problem lies in the fact that it is often very difficult to choose appropriate terms describing the desired topic in the first place. This contribution discusses the current state-of-the-art techniques in content-based searching (along with common visualization/browsing approaches) and proposes a particular adaptive solution for intuitive Internet document navigation, which not only enables the user to provide full texts instead of manually selected keywords (if available), but also allows him/her to explore the whole database.


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The Foundations of Linguistic Theory (RLE Linguistics B: Grammar)
Selected Writings of Roy Harris
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Linguistics
For Roy Harris, the fundamental problem about linguistics is that it has been led astray by the fact that we are capable intellectually of 'decontextualising' our own verbal behaviour. A whole interlocking system of doctrines about forms, meanings and communication has arisen designed to support...
Published November 21st 2013 by Routledge
Language and History
Integrationist Perspectives
Series: Routledge Advances in Communication and Linguistic Theory
When linguistics was first established as an academic discipline in the nineteenth century, it was envisaged as an essentially historical study. Languages were to be treated as historical objects, evolving through gradual but constant processes of change over long periods of time. In recent years,...
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Landmarks in Linguistic Thought Volume II
The Western Tradition in the Twentieth Century
Series: History of Linguistic Thought
Landmarks in Linguistic Thought II introduces the major issues and themes that have determined the development of Western thinking about language, meaning and communication in the twentieth century.Each chapter contains an extract from a 'landmark' text followed by a commentary, which places the...
Published May 31st 2001 by Routledge


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The publishing world may still be adjusting to the online marketplace, but zine culture has officially exploded. No more is this more evident than at the New York Art Book Fair, which this year boasts 350 booksellers, antiquarians, artists, institutions, and independent publishers from around the world. Now in its ninth year, the fair expects more than 27,000 people to attend.
To those visitors we say, "Prepare to be inspired. Anticipate spending more than you think." We found that all our tiny purchases at the zine section added up a little too quickly.
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This week we recommend Jane Corrigan at Kerry Schuss, Stephen Shore at 303 Gallery and more.
Earlier in the day we reported that many visitors were unable to identify standout work at the Armory, despite the buoyant atmosphere. In this post we identify why: Very few works actually stood out. Looking back at the hundreds of photographs we took during our visit, we have very little to say about the work we saw. Thus, our slideshow provides an overall impression of a relatively bland fair, with few high points or low points along the way.
The best reasons for you to leave your apartment this week.
This week at I talk about the expansion of Lower East Side galleries.
Three editors trekked out to see the first fall shows in the LES. They came back with plenty of banter about some of the season's best shows so far—at Thierry Goldberg, Invisible-Exports, and CANADA, respectively.
Color Wheel is a new series in which we identify a trending color in art for the week and post a daily image that illustrates its popularity. This week's color is Pepto-Bismol (pink).
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Hokay, so I did some digging around in my garage and found the left over rings from a couple of 900cc and 1000cc engine jobs.
Hastings has several available dimensions for overbores. Check to be sure when ordering or sizing from Hastings site (which is EXcellent). With used bores (ie: not perfectly parallel - common with the 900 and 1000cc iron lined barrels, not so apparent on the 750's and almost unheard of on the 600's: they don't make enough power/heat to wear much) it's a good idea to go one overbore size up on the rings and then carefully file the rings to get the required end gaps. BE SURE to get the end gaps right for the ring material you select. ie: cast rings require larger end gaps than chromoly rings. Check the mfg'r specs for end gap which is usually provided in 0.000" per bore inch. eg: 0.003" per bore inch would be approx 0.003" x 4" of bore for a 1000cc airhead.
I think I paid less than $50 for these rings and, of course, have enough to do two engines.
For the 900cc airhead motor, hastings part #5562 for a 4cyl Saab will work. Top compression ring 1.75mm, second compression ring 2.0mm and oil scraper is 4.0mm. After accurately measureing your bores check the site to determine the exact ring size you need to accomodate your bore's "special needs". They're available in incremental sizes to suit overboring etc.
For 1000cc airhead motors I've used Sealed Power (Federal Mogul) cast rings for a VW bus. Part #E-495X 5594. The cast rings work well in nikasil bores as they're soft enough to bed nicely with a well prepaired nik bore. Chromoly rings are so hard they often never seal entirely before the bores glaze over.
I install rings completely dry and fire the motor and run at 3/4 full revs for 45seconds then shut it off and repeat twice more allowing it to cool in between. Then suit up and leave on the bike immediately after starting (DO NOT let it sit on choke to warm) and turn the choke off AS SOON as possible (or sooner) while underway (this is very important). Go for a good ride of 40-60 miles of empty roads using the revs in the midrange off and on throttle to create pressure in the chambers to force the rings to bed-in nicely to the bore. Your motors will seal nicely and won't use oil when the rings are broken in this way. Don't be shy with new rings, it'll only lead to glazing and oil consumption. You're actually completeing the machining process when you bed-in new rings. Be aggressive about it.
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HSBC "lift" by Grey London
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Rating: 5.0
By Maisie McCabe, campaignlive.co.uk, Thursday, 21 February 2013 08:00AM
It is understood that BA is holding chemistry meetings with agencies but that no formal brief has yet been issued.
ZenithOptimedia, which has worked with BA on its global media since 1995, added the UK online planning and buying to its offline relationship in 2009. The airline's UK outdoor buying is handled by WPP's Kinetic.
BA's UK billings for the year ended September 2012 were £28 million, according to Nielsen, and the airline spent close to £10 million activating its sponsorship of last year's Olympic and Paralympic Games.
As part of BA's London 2012 work, Bartle Bogle Hegarty created a spot, "home advantage", that showed a plane cruising along the capital's streets before arriving at the Olympics site in Stratford to drop off its passengers.
Recent marketing activity from BA has included giving away tickets every 15 minutes at London's Victoria station in what the brand called its "biggest-ever ticket giveaway from Gatwick Airport".
The pitch does not affect BA's relationship with BBH, which has handled its advertising since 2005, and OgilvyOne, the airline's lead digital agency.
It is thought that Kinetic will be involved in the process to defend its direct relationship and also as an outdoor partner to Group M agencies.
A spokesman for BA said: "It is standard practice at British Airways to regularly review suppliers to ensure we have the right level of support in place. If and when we have anything to say regarding our media buying agency, a formal announcement will be made."
A spokesman for ZenithOptimedia declined to comment.
BA is part of International Airlines Group and its marketing is led by Frank van der Post, the airline's managing director, brand and customer experience.
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President Obama, Mitt Romney target each other in campaign stops
Economic data released last week show his hurdles. The economy added just 115,000 jobs in April, far below monthly totals from December 2011 through February 2012 when the economy grew at a faster pace. While the unemployment rate inched down to 8.1 percent, the decline was largely attributed to more people who had stopped looking for work. People who are no longer looking for jobs are not counted as unemployed.
By emphasizing Obama's record, the new ad showed that Obama's advisers recognize he can't win a second term simply by attacking Romney's record in business and as Massachusetts governor. Instead, the ads are aimed at making a compelling case that despite the economic hardships faced by millions of Americans, Obama is the best overseer of the economy.
In a conference call with reporters, David Axelrod, a senior adviser to the Obama campaign, said the campaign would devote its May advertising to a positive message touting Obama's accomplishments but was prepared to respond to criticism from "the Karl and Koch brothers' contract killers over there in super PAC land."
It was a reference to outside groups linked to Karl Rove, a former adviser to President George W. Bush, and the heads of Koch Industries, longtime supporters of conservative causes. Obama has responded to a handful of critical ads in recent months with his own defensive spots, and Axelrod criticized the GOP-leaning groups even though the White House has signaled to Democratic donors that they too should donate to Democratic-leaning super PACs.
While Obama let his campaign ad shape the race Monday, Romney headed to suburban Cleveland. He softened his tone at times, sharing the stories of struggling Americans he's met on the campaign trail and countering the notion that he came from a privileged background. He said his father, a former auto executive, never had the time or money to get a college degree and his parents "couldn't afford a fancy honeymoon" when they married.
During Romney's town hall meeting, a woman said in a question to Romney that Obama had strayed from the principles of the Constitution and "should be tried for treason." Romney did not respond to her suggestion of treason but told reporters later that "no, of course" the president should not be tried for such an offense.
On Tuesday he was heading to Michigan, the state where he grew up and has identified as a potential Republican pickup, and on Wednesday to Colorado, where Obama staged the 2008 Democratic National Convention and captured electoral votes a few months later. He was to visit the state capitals of Lansing and Denver.
Romney, the expected GOP nominee, was expected to add more delegates to his haul from Tuesday's primaries in North Carolina, Indiana and West Virginia. He has 856 delegates, according to The Associated Press' count, nearly 300 delegates short of the 1,144 needed to win the nomination.
Obama, for his part, was taking his economic message to events in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, and Reno, Nev., on Friday. He also was holding fundraisers later in the week in Seattle and Los Angeles, where he was attending a high-dollar dinner at the home of actor George Clooney.
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Zaka — Traditional leaders must not reflect bias in the distribution of food in the rural areas, President Morgan Tsvangirai has said.
President Tsvangirai who is also Zimbabwe's Prime Minister visited Zaka West Constituency as part of his Constituency Development Fund (CDF) tour programme where he addressed at least 1000 villagers at Chivamba Business Centre.
He called on traditional leaders to desist from reflecting bias in the food distribution process. He blasted local chiefs for denying food aid to perceived MDC supporters.
"The Grain Loan Scheme is not a prerogative of one political party and let me stress that traditional leaders should work with local councillors and AREX officials in the food distribution exercise. It is unfortunate to note that some chiefs are denying perceived MDC supporters access to food aid.
"We all know that hunger does not discriminate anyone along political party lines -whether one is Zanu PF or MDC. Let me clearly emphasize the fact that traditional leaders are not political commissars for a certain political party.
"There are reports that there are some chiefs who are presiding over the Grain Loan Scheme without consulting other stakeholders and that is uncalled for," said President Tsvangirai.
The Prime Minister said the government was committed to alleviating hunger in all the affected parts of the country adding that the Grain Loan Scheme was part of efforts to ensure food security in the country.
"The government is committed towards alleviating hunger. It is on record that this area has been affected by persistent shortage of food and we will ensure that everything is in place so that no one will starve. There must be properly constituted committees in the wards to ensure equitable distribution of food to the affected communities," said Prime Minister Tsvangirai.
He also denounced violence adding there was need for peaceful elections to ensure a smooth transitional process.
"We have always called for peace and we will always say no to violence. It is a fact that violence is detrimental to a conducive environment for democratic polls. We are therefore, calling for political tolerance because I meet with Mugabe regularly and we deliberate on fundamental issues.
"If leaders of political parties can meet and discuss issues on the same table why then should people fight at village level? There is no reason to fight your relatives and friends simply because of different political ideologies. There is need for political tolerance and maturity," said the premier.
Before addressing villagers at Chivamba Business Centre, Prime Minister Tsvangirai initially had a brief stopover at the Zaka Rural District Council offices at Jerera Growth Point where he addressed the local council leadership.
He then visited Mushungwa Primary School, Ward 24 where he was accompanied by local legislator, Honourable Festus Dumbu and senior provincial Party officials including provincial secretary, Honourable Tongai Matutu and provincial chairman, Wistaff Sitemere.
At Mushungwa Primary School one classroom blocked was refurbished under the CDF programme. The premier also toured Chipfuti Primary School in the same ward and Muchokwa Primary School in Ward 22 where one classroom block was renovated after its roof had been blown away by the wind.
President Tsvangirai also toured new and repaired boreholes in Ward 23 and the local legislator facilitated the sinking of at least ten new boreholes in the constituency. Provincial organising secretary Honourable Earnest Mudavanhu, vice secretary Honourable Heya Shoko and provincial youth chairman Honourable Oliver Chirume also accompanied the premier.


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how big a problem their incontinence was, 38 percent said it was no problem, 34 percent said it was a small problem, and 9 percent said it was a moderate to big problem.
A number of interventions are available to treat the urinary problems associated with prostate cancer treatment:
Medication for urge incontinence (e.g., oxybutynin, tolterodine)
Diet and fluid intake (e.g., reduction in fluid intake; avoidance of substances that irritate the bladder such as coffee, tea, and acid juices; treatment of constipation)
Pelvic floor rehabilitation (e.g., pelvic muscle exercise)
Supportive interventions (e.g., good skin care, use of absorbent pads, condom catheters)
Surgical interventions (e.g., urethral sphincters) are available for men with persistent or severe post-prostatectomy incontinence
There are no clinical practice guidelines specific to the management of urinary dysfunction for men with a history of prostate cancer, but a review article is available that describes these treatment options (Grise and Thurman, 2001).
Radiotherapy, either external beam or brachytherapy, can lead to significant bowel dysfunction, including bowel necrosis and symptoms such as rectal urgency or diarrhea (Penson and Litwin, 2003b). While many gastrointestinal problems were viewed as minor following treatment with external beam radiotherapy, a small proportion of men (10 percent or less) have reported severe bowel symptoms, including fecal soiling. For men treated with brachytherapy, bowel necrosis can occur, and it is estimated that problematic diarrhea may occur for 12 percent of men at 9 months following surgery (Krupski et al., 2000). Bowel dysfunction is fairly uncommon after prostatectomy. Interventions for bowel dysfunction include medication for cramping and diarrhea. Surgery, including colostomy, may be required for severe problems such as bowel necrosis.
Osteoporosis is a potentially serious complication of androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer (Smith, 2003). Such therapy may be used for men with advanced disease or recurrent prostate cancer. Androgen deprivation therapy either by bilateral orchiectomies (i.e., surgical removal of the testicles) or by treatment with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone