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Tools to direct and combine signals carried by terahertz radiation are bringing super-fast data-processing closer, say US researchers. Their new devices are to high-frequency waves what wires are to electricity.
Terahertz frequencies are the only part of the electromagnetic spectrum not used by humans and are now being explored for higher bandwidth wireless communications or security scanners able to look through clothing.
But engineers at the University of Utah, US, led by Ajay Nahata are more interested in using them to process information.
Today's circuits and devices such as computer chips work at gigahertz frequencies, cycling billions of times a second. "We've demonstrated the first step toward making circuits that use terahertz radiation, and ultimately they might work at terahertz speeds," or trillions of cycles a second, says Nahata.
The light in optical fibre has even higher frequencies. But it travels as photons that do not interfere with one another, making signals that are high quality but hard to process. Terahertz waves can ripple through the electrons of a metal surface, making signals that are easier to work with.
Round the bend
The Utah team built and designed the first waveguides that can steer terahertz signals around corners, and even split and combine them.
Waveguides perform the job that pipes or wires do for electromagnetic waves like light or radio. Electric circuits use wires, but electromagnetic circuits need waveguides.
The terahertz waveguides were made by etching out trails of tiny regular rectangular holes 50 by 500 micrometres in size in stainless steel sheets just under a millimetre thick (see image, right). Each trail can guide terahertz waves about 10 cm across the metal surface.
As well as turning terahertz waves around corners, waveguides can split signals into two using Y-shaped junctions and combine them using X-shaped junctions.
New horizons
It is only just becoming possible to handle terahertz waves, because most simple materials simply cannot interact with them usefully.
Terahertz waveguides developed last year at Rutgers University, New Jersey, US, were not able to guide signals in a plane like the Utah ones do.
That is crucial if circuits that process information using terahertz signals are to be made, says Nahata. Until now flat waveguides have only succeeded in guiding terahertz waves in a straight line.
The new waveguides have similar capabilities to those used to process infrared light in fibre-optic communications, says Daniel Mittleman of Rice University, Houston, US. "No such thing had been available for terahertz," he adds. "It's a very nice demonstration."
Wires and optical waveguides that carry and process light and electricity have made today's computing possible, says Mittleman. "We can hope by analogy that this does the same thing for terahertz," he told New Scientist. "It's an enabling technology, but what it will enable us to do is a harder question."
Nahata is working to improve his waveguides to make them carry signals further. He also plans to build the other components needed for functioning circuits to process data-carrying signals.
A paper on the new waveguides will be published in the journal Optics Express later this month.
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Sami Hill and Rachel Fattal each captured first-team ACWPC All-America acclaim.
Sami Hill, KK Clark, Rachel Fattal and Courtney Mathewson (pictured) have all made the Pan Am squad.
Donohoe leads the group with a 3.25 GPA in Sociology.
Charlotte Pratt scored a team-leading three goals for UCLA in the title game against Stanford.
UCLA advanced to the NCAA Championship match with a 9-5 win over California on Saturday.

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Taste buds are fickle when complacent; they often became lethargic and suddenly you will not be able to tell the difference between rich, double-chocolate cake and that gaudy luminous-purple corduroy pillow on the sofa. Keep your taste buds happy and in line with an exotic twist with today's Groupon: Pay R139 for a starter platter to share, two main meals to the combined value of R150 and two deep-fried ice cream desserts at 2 Thai 4.
If you long to experience a taste of the East like the deserts miss the rain or like a seagull longs for somebody's slap chips, the tantalising tastes of 2 Thai 4 will be the perfect appetite appeaser. Reputed to be "Best Thai Restaurant in Johannesburg", 2 Thai 4 go out of their way to ensure that all palates are catered for with exotic dishes of fish, pork, chicken and several vegetarian delights. With bright and cheery décor and a host a friendly waiters at your beck and call, it'll be hard to keep the grin off your face.
Grin control will become even harder when you receive your tantalising three course meal. To start off your culinary cruise, show that sharing is indeed caring when you and your dining buddy share a delicious starter platter. Next, pick two main meals off 2 Thai 4's delicious menu; a wide and varied choice as long as the dishes don't exceed R150. Once you've experienced the thrill of the spicy, vibrant Thai temptations, it's time to put the cherry on top with two servings of deep fried ice-cream. If the mention of deep fried ice cream creates a massive question mark, take the unicorn by the horn and give it a try – think waffles filled with ice-cream – you won't regret it.
Bring your family, your friends, and
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Thai fact: In 1782 a Thai family in Chang Mai made the headlines of every local newspaper after their toddler was named "Trendy toddler of the year". The competition, which was the first in the South East Asian city, had a grand prize of 200kg of candyfloss which pleased the Thai family immensely.


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The African Union Commission (AUC) has praised Ethiopia for its recent adoption of the 2050 Africa's Integrated Maritime Strategy (2050 AIM Strategy).
Ethiopia adopted the AIM Strategy during the 2nd Conference of African Ministers in charge of Maritime-related Affairs that took place on December 6th at the Commission's Headquarters in Addis Ababa.
The AUC in a statement sent to the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledged that Ethiopia's adoption of the Strategy was the beginning of a long journey to improved global security and enhanced wealth creation.
It said the 2050 AIM Strategy would have a significant role in the sustainable wealth exploitation of Africa's Maritime Domain for the benefit of all African peoples and for the global community. The statement said the 2050 AIM Strategy was a journey towards a shared vision "which can only be accomplished with the usual clearly expressed full support of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia".
The Commission expressed its readiness to forward the approved 2050 AIM Strategy and the Addis Ababa Declaration on the 2050 AIM Strategy to the AU Permanent Representative Committee and the Executive Council. The Commission has already launched an interactive dialogue page about the process (www.au.int/maritime).


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How To Start A Mini-Importation Business From Home With Less than N10,450
This was the nitty-gritty of the 5th National Symposium on Nigerian Art held in Calabar, Cross River State recently. In this report, CHIKA OKEKE examines the stance of stakeholders towards rebranding Nigeria through the arts.
The theme, 'Rebranding Nigeria Through Arts', was carefully chosen to showcase the role of arts as a viable option towards self sufficiency and to serve as an avenue for the exchange of ideas and awareness for arts scholars that are dedicated to the growth of the genre.
The event, which was well attended by arts scholars, historians, artists, was organized by the National Gallery of Arts in conjunction with the Cross River State University of Technology (CRSUTECH) at the Calabar Cultural centre.
It is however, one of the programmes of NGA designed to bring artists and arts scholars together to present and discuss well researched papers on various aspects of arts.
Rebranding Will Encourage Innovation
In his speech, the director general, National Gallery of Art (NGA), Dr Muku Abdullahi said that rebranding of Nigeria through arts would encourage innovation by the sector promising to continuously collaborate with the diplomatic community in exhibiting Nigerian artists and art works.
"This event marks a new beginning for policy reengineering in ensuring that rebranding of Nigeria through the arts will enhance public welfare and encourage innovation by the sector for the economy.
"Our focus is to continuously exhibit Nigerian artists and art works. We shall strengthen our collaborations and associations with the diplomatic community in Nigeria as well as explore possible avenues for the Public Private Partnership to ensure that there is a tremendous rise in the appreciation of Nigerian artists and arts works both locally and internationally; and to achieve our collective dream of making visual arts a viable alternative to oil in creating wealth, generating employment and self reliance.
Seeks To Upgrade NGA To International Standard
He further sought the assistance of the government towards establishing a standardized National Gallery of Art in Abuja that would attract tourists to the country.
"I am appealing to the authorities that time is ripe to establish a National Gallery of Arts of International standard in Nigeria particularly in the nation's capital where tourists both within and outside the country can visit for sight-seeing. The edifice will house a hall of fame, an exhibition hall to display works of arts, a library and conference hall as offices for staff of NGA.
Need To Make Nigeria New Brand
Also speaking, the Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred NnaemekaUgochukwu Achebe said that there was need to rebrand Nigeria through arts if the necessary policies were balanced.
"The theme of the event is quite appropriate and timely in the transformation agenda of President Jonathan. We need to project a new image for Nigeria that is to say that we need to make Nigeria a new brand.
He continued, "Many countries of the world have their own brand. If you mention Japan, you will think of Fukisima Technology, in China; it is their cuisine because they have captured the world with their culinary delight, in India; it is also their cuisine and health care system where many Nigerians go for medical tourism among others. Many of us are wearing clothes made in China.
"Calabar is doing a good job in rebranding itself as a clean and welcoming city that invites tourists to visit for their holidays. The questions that come to mind is, can we or should we rebrand Nigeria through arts. My answer is 'yes' but only if the necessary policies are in place.
Our Artworks Receive Worldwide Acclaim
According to him, "Nigerian arts provide readymade materials for campaigns to reposition and build a situational capital. Despite whatever notion foreigners have against Nigeria, the works of our artists have continued to receive worldwide acclaim.
"We should adorn our public places like the National Assembly, government and private offices, banking halls, hospitals and hotels even the presidential villa with artworks that will truly portray our image like what is obtainable in other countries like Ghana, South Africa.
"NGA should be congratulated in their publications but there is more that needs to be done. For instance, they should have a comprehensive list of Nigeria's present, past and practicing artists that will showcase the status of their artworks while exhibitions should be consistently updated because it can become a reference material for Nigeria visual arts. Private sectors are playing major roles in the presentation of visual arts alongside the public sector with the NGA.
"Considering the theme of this symposium, I charge all participants to consider the ways and means of supporting NGA to effectively play its leadership role in the promotion of visual arts in Nigeria so that they can be at par with other galleries around the world", he concluded.
Arts Requires Proper Training, Focus
On her part, a lecturer at the Department of Fine Arts, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, DrIyaboKhadijahTijani suggested that arts requires proper training and focus, when she added, "Many factors have contributed to the development of arts in our society.
Paramount among these factors is our traditional religion and culture which is based on expressions in arts. To get maximum benefit from arts, it requires proper training and if children's education in that area is channeled in such a way as to inculcate the attitude of expression right from the elementary stage.


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Is the number of foreign students in the UK really "unsustainable"?
According to immigration minister Damian Green, the number of foreign students let into the UK is "unsustainable".
Apparently of the 185,000 students who came into the UK in 2004, 21% were still in the country five years later. This was presented in such a way as to suggest these are people remaining illegally after the expiration of their visas.
As expected, he neglects to mention that of those 21%, a third have stayed here for further study (on long courses, such as medicine), and the rest had either married British citizens or had been issued with work visas.
Neither did he mention the estimated £5.6 billion value to the British economy added by international students, and the huge contribution they make to university funding through fees.
Combine this with the reduction in student places and the cuts to University funding, and one has to wonder about the coalition government's commitment to improving access to education.
Of course I would never suggest that a Conservative led administration would try and engineer a situation where only the rich were able to go to university, but if government won't pay for it, and they don't want international students to pay for it, who will?


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Leflore High School basketball coach Todd Hackler has always wanted to coach at larger classification schools, and now he will get his chance.
Hackler was hired late last month as the new Sallisaw Black Diamonds Basketball Coach.
"It's a larger and bigger school," Hackler said. "I've always wanted to coach at a big school. I came from Poteau, so I'm used to the big-school atmosphere. I wanted a change, and it's going to be a great opportunity."
Monday's Games
At Howe
Howe vs. Wilburton, 5 p.m.; Panola vs. Gans, 5:40 p.m.; Howe vs. Panola, 6:20 p.m.; Wilburton vs. Gans, 7 p.m.; Wilburton vs. Panola, 7:40 p.m.; Howe vs. Gans, 8:20 p.m.
At Panama
Cameron vs. Panama, 5 p.m.; Heavener vs. Sallisaw-Central, 5:40 p.m.; Heavener vs. Panama, 6:20 p.m.; Cameron vs. Sallisaw-Central, 7 p.m.; Cameron vs. Heavener, 7:40 p.m.; Panama vs. Sallisaw-Central, 8:20 p.m.
At Pocola
Coach-Pitch League
Monday's Games
Spiro Dirtbags vs. Heavener Hurricanes, Poteau Bombers vs. Heavener Titans, Spiro Reds vs. Panama Sooners, Pocola Mudcats vs. Spiro Diamondbacks, Wister Wildcats vs. Poteau Drillers, Spiro L'il Giants vs. Heavener Thunder.
Thursday's Games
Heavener Hurricanes vs. Spiro L'il Giants, Heavener Titans vs. Spiro Dirtbags, Panama Sooners vs. Poteau Bombers, Spiro Diamondbacks vs. Spiro Reds, Poteau Drillers vs. Pocola Mudcats, Heavener Thunder vs. Wister Wildcats.
PeeWee League
Monday's Games
ANAMA — High school softball returned to LeFlore County Thursday night. Panama High School is having its high school sumnmer softball league, which will take place every Thursday night in June. Several area teams including Panama, Poteau, Heavener, Wister, Whitesboro, Keota, Vian and Roland took the field to get a head start on 2012 fast-pitch softball season, which will begin Aug. 7.
The Poteau Spirit Center will be having several summer activities for children.
There will be weekly classes, plus there will also be a summer camp in dance and cheer. Also, PSC will offer action-packed birthday parties as well.
For additional information, call (918) 647-3547 or visit PSC's website at www.poteauspiritcenter.webs.com.
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Any church interested in playing in the 2012 Poteau Coed Church League this summer needs to call Billy Bond at (918) 647-1939.
Entry Fee is $400 per team. Deadline for entry is June 28. There will be two divisions if enough teams enter.


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by one of its subscribers.
On Tue, Aug 05, 2003 at 07:28:05PM -0700, Mark K. Kim wrote:
> hi guys. so when i launch an app in the background and i kill it like
> this:
> $kill $pid
> $
> then it displays something like:
> $
> [1]+ Terminated xv
> but if i'm doing this in a script, i want the display to not appear at
> all. how do i stop this message from displaying? thanks in adv!
This message is only displayed for a "job" of the shell's. And it's
only displayed when bash gets ready to display a shell prompt. I may
be wrong, but I don't think it gets displayed in noninteractive shells
(such as one used to run a script). But it *definitely* won't display
for a "disown"ed process which is no longer considered a "job".
"disown" is a bash builtin which disassociates a job from the current
shell. I use it (indirectly) quite a lot: I frequently find it
convenient to launch GUI apps from the command-line; however, I don't
like 'em cluttering up the job list, as my customized bash prompt
lists current jobs and their job numbers. For instance, my current
prompt (after suspending mutt) looks like:
(If you can't read the above, or it just looks like inverted text, try
piping this mail through "less -r" or something).
Or, for those whose mail-readers won't allow the interpretation of the
ANSI codes above:
Where the different underscoring characters denote distinguishing
colors (on the FreeBSD machine I'm shelled into at the moment, that's
green, red, and bold-yellow, respectively). I find this handy to keep
various console-oriented programs suspended and switch between them;
but I don't like having my background processes showing up there. So I
use a small script named "spawn" which simply launches the command in
the background and disowns it (I think it uses nohup, too - can't
disown is a builtin, though, so only available for bash, though other
programs may also have a disown command or similar. Also, disown
hasn't always been around, and may not be available in older versions
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Systems and a method for delivering a financial message. The system for delivering a financial message includes, inter alia, an intervention system configured to allow an internal user of the system to add or edit content of a message to a client user prior to delivery. Advantageously, financial advisors and other internal users have the ability to interact with a client user to provide proactive financial advice.
1. A computer system that delivers financial messages to individual clients comprising:
a processor and memory;
the memory storing a messaging system that further comprises a registration system module, a message creation system module and an intervention system module;
the processor executing the registration system module that registers in the memory user preferences that determine financial messages to deliver to individual clients;
the processor executing the message creation system module that automatically creates financial messages in accordance with the registered user preferences for the individual clients and delivers the automatically created financial messages to the individual clients after a predetermined delay;
the processor executing the intervention system module that, during the delay, generates a user interface through which to present at least one financial message from among the automatically generated financial messages, receives user commands input through the user interface to modify the at least one financial message, and modifies content of the at least one financial message according the user commands, resulting in a modified financial message that is delivered to the individual client by the processor executing the message creation system module.
2. The system of
3. The system of
4. The system of
5. The system of
6. The system of
7. The system of
8. The system as recited by
9. A computer system that delivers financial messages to individual clients comprising:
a processor and memory;
the memory storing a messaging system that further comprises a message creation system module and an intervention system module;
the processor executing the message creation system module that automatically creates financial messages and delivers the automatically created financial messages to the individual clients after a predetermined delay;
the processor executing the intervention system module that, during the delay, generates a user interface through which to present at least one financial message from among the automatically generated financial messages, receives user commands input through the user interface to modify the at least one financial message, and modifies content of the at least one financial message according to the user commands, resulting in a modified financial message that is delivered to the individual client by the processor executing the message creation system module.
10. The system of
11. The system of
12. A computerized method for delivering financial messages to individual clients comprising:
automatically creating financial messages by a computer for delivery to the individual clients;
delaying delivery of at least one of the financial messages to an individual client by the computer; and
during the delay, generating a user interface by the computer through which to present the at least one financial message from among the automatically generated financial messages; receiving user commands by the computer input through the user interface to modify the at least one financial message; and modifying content of the at least one financial message by the computer according to the user commands, resulting in a modified financial message; and
delivering the modified financial message by the computer to the individual client.
13. The method of
14. The method of
presenting the registered user preferences for the individual clients by the computer through a user interface; and
receiving user commands by the computer input through the user interface;
modifying the registered user preferences for the individual clients by the computer according to the user commands.
15. The method of
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a system and method for delivering a financial message to users, and more particularly, an electronic message containing predefined financial information and financial updates.
2. Description of the Prior Art
New client demands, technological innovations and tighter regulatory controls are changing the shape of the money management industry. The evolution of the Internet and the development of new technological capabilities are pressing security houses to develop methods that facilitate the need for efficient trading. In traditional asset management, customers are advised by financial advisors who interact with traders to execute securities trades on behalf of the customer. The ability of a customer and their financial advisor to have current information regarding the customer's specific portfolio as well as general market conditions often makes the difference between profitability and unprofitability.
Heretofore, many have attempted to provide such information to customers through various means. One such example is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,872,921 to Zahariev et al., which teaches a system for analyzing a large data stream by applying time slices to create successive finite feed records which are compared to stored criteria for significance. U.S. Pat. No. 5,893,091 to Hunt teaches a system for electronically distributing information to users based on predefined criteria.
None of the related art references, however, teach a system and method for electronically providing users with financial updates regarding: order status, a user's specific portfolio and general financial information. In addition, none of the related art references teach the delivery of messages in accordance with predefined client user preferences such as specific account information; specific financial information; and the format of the message (e.g., detailed or summary). Furthermore, none of the related art references disclose a system and method which allows internal users (e.g., financial advisors) to monitor messages sent to client users as well as edit and/or add information in the messages.
In accordance with the present invention there is provided a system and method for delivering an electronic message to users. In particular, the present invention provides an electronic message containing order status, a specific user portfolio and/or general financial information for delivery to participating users. In addition, the system and method of the present invention allows the electronic message to be generated and delivered in accordance with predefined preferences. Moreover, the present invention provides varying levels of interactivity with users and/or their messaging accounts and an intervention system that allows an internal user to provide personalized notes to messages.
A first aspect of the invention provides a system for delivering a financial message to a client user regarding financial activity, comprising a registration system configured to register a client user and determine the messages received by the client user; a message creation system configured to monitor financial activity, create messages as requested by the client user regarding the activity and deliver messages; and an intervention system configured to allow an internal user of the system to add to or edit content of a message to a client user prior to delivery.
A second aspect of the invention provides an internal user interface system for an internal user of a financial message delivery system. The interface system comprises means for designating internal user message preferences; means for designating client user message preferences; means for viewing client user or internal user messages; means for replying to client user messages; means for creating messages; and means for searching for messages for a client user.
Another aspect of the invention provides a method for delivering a financial message to a client user comprising the steps of gathering client user message preferences from the client user; creating a client user message according to the client user message preferences; adding a personalized note from an internal user to a client user message prior to delivery; and delivering the message with the personalized note to the client user.
Advantageously, the systems and method of the present invention deliver an electronic message to client users in accordance with predefined preferences. In this way, users are provided with updated financial information in a streamlined, efficient manner. As such, the present invention affords users the ability to make intelligent, profitable, finance-related decisions. Furthermore, the systems and method provide mechanisms for internal users to better monitor client user messages and provide proactive advice via personalized notes, called touchpoints.
These and other features and advantages of this invention will be more readily understood from the following detailed description of the various aspects of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
For convenience purposes only, the description includes the following sections:
Generally stated, the present invention provides a computer implemented financial communication system and method for delivering high value electronic messages to users. The content of these messages is diverse and may include security order status, specific portfolio and general financial information. In addition, the system allows users to designate preferences for receiving the electronic message(s). Advantageously, the system also allows certain internal users, such as financial advisors, to intervene by adding or editing content (known as "touchpoints") to the delivered message in order to provide proactive and timely financial advice.
Memory 12 preferably includes a program product (messaging system 24) that, when executed by CPU 14, comprises various functional capabilities described in further detail below. Memory 12 (and database 20) may comprise any known type of data storage system and/or transmission media, including magnetic media, optical media, random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), a data object, etc. Moreover, memory 12 (and database 20) may reside at a single physical location comprising one or more types of data storage, or be distributed across a plurality of physical systems. CPU 14 may likewise comprise a single processing unit, or a plurality of processing units distributed across one or more locations, e.g., on a client and server. I/O 16 may comprise any known type of input/output device including a network system, modem, keyboard, mouse, voice recognition system, CRT, printer, disc drives, etc. Additional components, such as cache memory, communication systems, system software, etc., may also be incorporated into system 10.
System 10 may reside on a personal computer that may or may not be part of a computer network. However, as recognized in the field, system 10 preferably includes one or more central computer, i.e., server. Here, system satellite servers may each contain only one system/module with the remainder of the systems/modules resident on a centrally located server. In another embodiment, a number of servers may be present in a central location, each having different software applications resident therein. Alternatively, a number of servers may reside in a central location, each containing all of the systems/modules resident therein. A server computer typically comprises an advanced mid-range multiprocessor-based server, such as the Ultra II from Sun Microsystems or the RS6000 from IBM, utilizing standard operating systems, software written in C++, Java or a similar language, which is designed to drive the operation of the particular hardware and which is compatible with other system components, and I/O controllers. A personal computer may typically comprise an INTEL PENTIUM III microprocessor, or like processor, such as found in a Dell Dimensions XTS T450 computer.
In the following discussion, it will be understood that the method steps discussed are preferably performed by processor 14 executing program product/instructions stored in memory 12, such as instructions of messaging system 24. Program product can be initially loaded into memory from a computer readable medium 22. It is understood that the various devices, modules, mechanisms and systems described herein may be realized in hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software. They may be implemented by any type of computer system or other apparatus adapted for carrying out the methods described herein. A typical combination of hardware and software could be a general-purpose computer system with a computer program that, when loaded and executed, controls the computer system such that it carries out the methods of the present invention. Alternatively, a specific use computer, containing specialized hardware for carrying out one or more of the functional tasks of the invention could be utilized. The present invention may also be embedded in a computer program product, which comprises all the features enabling the implementation of the methods and functions described herein, and which—when loaded in a computer system—is able to carry out these methods and functions. Computer program, software program, program, program product, or software, in the present context mean any expression, in any language, code or notation, of a set of instructions intended to cause a system having an information processing capability to perform a particular function either directly or after the following: (a) conversion to another language, code or notation; and/or (b) reproduction in a different material form.
As used herein, a "user" refers to any individual or entity that uses system 10. Convenient subcategories of users may include "client users" 8 and "internal users" 9, as shown in
A user 8, 9 may access system 10 via a direct terminal connected to system 10, or a remote workstation in a client-server environment such as those indicated above. In the latter case, the client and server may be connected via the Internet, wide area networks (WAN), local area networks (LAN) or other private networks. The server and client may utilize conventional token ring connectivity for WAN, LAN, or other private networks, or Ethernet, or other conventional communications standards. Where a user 8, 9 is connected to a system server via the Internet, connectivity could be provided by conventional TCP/IP sockets-based protocol. In this instance, an Internet service provider outside system 10 would provide connectivity to a system server within system 10. In a preferred setting, client users 8 connect to system 10 via an online financial transaction forum, while an internal user 9 accesses system 10 via an internal application or browser interface such as those described in co-pending U.S. applications entitled "Systems for Providing Financial Services" and "Browser Interface and Network Based Financial Service System," both of which are expressly incorporated herein by reference.
II. Messaging System
Referring now to
A. Registration System
Registration system 30 is configured to register a client user and determine the messages received by a client user. As mentioned above, in the preferred setting of a financial service corporation, a client user 8 may gain access to registration system 30 via a hypertext link on the system proprietor's website. In a most preferred setting, a client user 8 may gain access via an online transaction forum.
As shown in
Once designated accounts 34 are selected, delivery format 40 is chosen. This dictates the level of detail in the electronic message. Specifically, client user 8 can receive a detailed message 42 containing all pertinent information or a notification 44 with information in summary format. In the latter case, client user 8 receives a notification advising that the details of the relevant message are located within the messaging system, preferably in the user's inbox (shown in
Message topics 54-66 can be grouped into three categories: (1) order status; (2) user financial security status; and (3) general information. Order status includes information pertaining to order(s) placed by client user 8, regardless of whether the order was based on a security currently in a user's portfolio (e.g., a buy order). User security status pertains to information concerning the user's individual portfolio, and includes, for example, research reevaluation 56, expiring options 58, maturing bonds 60 and called bonds 62. General information includes general financial information as well as highlighted stocks list 64 and focus list recap 66. Of course, other topics could be included. It is the intent of the present invention to provide a client user a message containing order status, customer financial security status and general information according to pre-designated preferences.
Specific topics 54-66 are designated for message receipt in the manner described above for designating accounts. Similarly, failure to check a box for a particular topic causes the system to default to a setting chosen by the system proprietor (i.e., delivery or non-delivery). Once the preferences have been designated by client user 8, the preferences are stored in database 20 (e.g., in preference database 110).
A second embodiment of a client user preference interface 131, created by registration interface module 130, is shown in
Turning to the details of client user preference interface 131, a client user 8 may select the financial accounts 140 for which they wish to receive messages. This allows a user with multiple accounts to individually designate accounts for the receipt of messages. Once accounts 140 are selected, client user 8 designates delivery criteria 141 to add or edit delivery options. As shown, user 8 may choose delivery device types 142, delivery device name 144, and device address 146. Delivery device types 142 may include facsimile, electronic mail, telephone, pager, personal digital assistant or other wireless devices, as well as any other device known or hereafter developed. Delivery device name 144 selection allows user 8 to designate a particular name for each identified delivery device type. Delivery address 146 allows user 8 to specify necessary routing information (e.g., electronic mailing address) to ensure proper delivery of the message. User 8 can also specify a particular time or date 147 during which delivery of messages is disabled. This allows user 8 to minimize interruptions or the occurrences of messages sent at unfavorable times. Add button 148 adds the above-indicated delivery criteria 141 to the user's messaging account so that the designated delivery criteria need only be input once. By manipulating criteria toggle 150, user 8 can enable or delete previously designated delivery criteria 141.
Once delivery criteria 141 are designated, message criteria 151 is utilized to add or edit message requests. This allows user 8 to select receipt of specific financial messages. Message criteria 151 includes message category 152, message topic/type 154, delivery device 156 and message format 158. As discussed above, the message types can be grouped into one or more categories. Within each category 152, user 8 can select a particular message topic/type 154 to receive, such as "expiring options," as well as a specific delivery device 156 as previously designated at delivery criteria 141. User 8 also indicates message formats, e.g., in generic, short or detailed format. A generic format indicates only that a message relating to a user portfolio is available, similar to the above discussed notification. A user must then log onto system 10, e.g., through an online transaction forum for client users 8, and go to their inbox (
User 8 can add message criteria 151 to his or her messaging account by selecting the add button 160. As with delivery criteria 141, a criteria toggle 165 is provided to allow user 8 to enable or delete previously designated message criteria 151. Once all preferences/criteria have been designated, they are preferably stored in database 20 (e.g., preference database 110) and accessed by message creation system 320, as will be described below. It should be understood that the preferences/criteria illustrated in
B. Security/Authentication System
When active users (i.e., registered client users 8 and internal users 9) establish communication with system 10, security and authentication system 80 queries the user for a password and preferably other authentication information, such as a universal user name. Security and authentication system 80 is described in detail in co-pending U.S. applications entitled "Systems for Providing Financial Services" and "Browser Interface and Network Based Financial Service System," which are both expressly incorporated herein by reference.
As mentioned above, client user 8 preferably accesses system 10 via an online transaction forum, while an internal user accesses system 10 via an internal application or browser interface. In the case of an active client user 8, system 10 may initially differentiate that registered client user from a non-registered client user by, for example, the presence of a 'cookie' on the user's system. Authentication information is transmitted to a security function (not shown) resident in system 10 where user 8, 9 is authenticated. This procedure provides for confirmation of the user's 8, 9 identity. Of course, a user 8, 9 will be denied access to system 10 where authentication does not occur. The security functionality described herein also provides a single point of security control for adding or removing a user 8, 9 from system 10.
Security and authentication system 80 also controls each user's entitlement to interact with system 10. Alternatively, another authentication system outside of system 10 may serve to authenticate a user. In this instance, security and authentication system 80 would receive this information from the outside system and store user entitlements in security and authentication system 80. In addition, a system proprietor may designate specific users 8, 9 eligible to interface with system 10. Advantageously, this feature restricts use of system 10 to selected users or user groups. This allows for varying levels of interaction by various user groups/types.
Once authenticated, a user 8, 9 is brought to an appropriate interface, as will be described in more detail below. The routing of users to their appropriate interfaces is accomplished by security and authentication system 80. For instance, when an unregistered client user 8 accesses system 10, they are brought to client user preference registration system 30 and client user preference interface 31, 131. A registered client user 8 will be brought to their inbox (
C. Internal User Interface System
When an internal user 9 accesses system 10 via, for example, the above-mentioned "Systems for Providing Financial Services" and "Browser Interface and Network Based Financial Service System," an internal user interface system 90, shown in
While the details of each interface module's functions will be described below, it should be recognized, although not expressly shown, that IUI system 90 may also include precursor selection interfaces and/or menus specific to a particular internal user 9 which allows user 9 to move between allowable (i.e., entitled) interfaces. For instance, each interface in
Referring now to
After delivery criteria 188 have been designated, the advisor designates his or her message criteria 199. As illustrated, an advisor can select a message category 200, a message topic/type 202, a delivery device 204 for the message and a message format 206. In addition, an advisor can select specific client users 208 (e.g., individual, all client users or client user group) about whom the advisor will receive such messages. In order to select individual client users 8, the advisor can perform a system search for a particular client user. For example, as shown in
Returning to
It should be appreciated that other functions can be performed by the advisor and those listed herein are not intended to be exhaustive. For example, the advisor may have capability/permission to send manual messages independent of financial messages.
Referring now to
Additional features for use by the advisor include mechanism 258 for determining if a client user 8 desires custom messages as well as a mechanism for viewing such messages. Further, a reply destination selector 260 allows the advisor to determine the routing of a client user's reply to a message. Preferably, the reply is routed to the advisor or other internal user 9. The ability of advisors and/or other internal users 9 to be able to designate client user 8 preferences not only enhances service, but also aids in ensuring that the most relevant financial information is received by client user 8.
CSA interface module 176, shown in
As shown in
System administration module 174, shown in
More specifically, system administrator module 174 allows a system administrator to add and/or edit message disclaimers, designate new message types and designate delivery devices, create and/or edit message templates and send manual messages.
Referring back to
Reporting system 182, shown in
It should be understood that the interfaces/windows of
D. Message Creation System
System 10 preferably includes a message creation system 320, shown in
In operation, identification module 322 monitors information stored in system 10 for financial activity. As used herein, "financial activity" may be any event or circumstance relative to the topics of a user 8, 9. By way of example, financial activity may include security orders and status, dividends, interest payments, expiring options, bond swaps, called bonds, maturing securities, research reevaluations, fed calls, equity calls, stock exchange calls, house calls, account balance changes, and the like. Financial activity information is preferably stored in database 20, 102-110, and, as mentioned above, financial activity relative to the financial markets is provided by market feed 21.
Identification module 324 monitors financial activity information for changes and/or activity and identifies which users 8, 9 own or have interest in those topics. By way of example, where a particular option is set to expire within the pre-determined time period, identification module 322 identifies which user(s) 8, 9 own or have an interest in that security. System 10 then transmits a signal to user preference examination module 324, which examines the preferences stored in database 110 to extract the particular preferences for each identified user. Where a user 8, 9 does not designate the expiring options preference at one of the respective preference interfaces, no message is sent to that user. Likewise, where a client user 8 designates expiring options as a preference, but not the particular account that contained the option about to expire, a message would not be sent.
When identification module 322 and preference examination module 324 indicate that a message is to be created, delivery module 326 creates the message and delivers to the appropriate users 8, 9. For instance, where a client user 8 designates expiring options as a preference and the account that contained the particular option, a message is sent via delivery module 326 to client user 8. In addition, a message may be sent to that client user's financial advisor. Actual delivery of messages may be delayed for a certain time so internal users 9 may review client user messages and utilize the system functions described herein. Delivery may also be delayed for compliance review, as described below.
When the message is sent to user 8, 9, it is sent according to the designated preferences. Specifically, the message is delivered in the designated detailed format or summary format to the appropriate electronic mailing address.
It should be remembered that although the message is described herein as being an electronic mailing message, other delivery means may exist. For example, the electronic message can be delivered via telephone, facsimile or wireless device such as a pager or a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc.
E. Compliance Review System
System 10 preferably includes a compliance review system 330, shown in
Of course, as one with skill in the art will recognize, compliance review system 330 may also include a robust filtering system to review messages for particular information that may be inappropriate and provide delay certain messages for further review.
F. Intervention System
System 10 also preferably includes an intervention system 340, shown in
As discussed above relative to
Referring to
Preferably, interface 410 includes a heading for the type of message for which a touchpoint is to be created. For example,
Referring to
A touchpoint editing interface 432 is shown in
Marketing interface module 178, shown in
Intervention system 340 also may include mechanisms to prevent the sending of duplicative touchpoints to a particular client user 8. In addition, although not expressly shown, intervention system 340 may also include precursor selection interfaces so an internal user 9 may select whether to create new touchpoints (
Accordingly, intervention system 340 provides a system for internal user(s) 9 to take a proactive approach to client user advising by providing one or more relevant personalized notes to messages that a client user 8 is scheduled to receive. In this way, internal users 9 can better monitor client user 8 information, better advise client users 8 and provide information about new products.
G. Additional Features
As shown in
III. Messages
At the outset of the discussion of exemplary messages, it should be understood that messages may be delivered to both client users 8 and internal users 9. Accordingly, the description that follows refers to simply 'users' except where a differentiation is necessary.
Similarly, the description of
IV. Method
Referring to
At step S2, a client user message is created in accordance with the client user message preferences. This step may be provided, for example, by a message creation system 320, as discussed above. Preferably, this step includes monitoring of financial activity and preparation of a client user message regarding the financial activity.
At step S3, a personalized note, or touchpoint, from an internal user 9 may be added to a client user 8 message prior to delivery. This step is provided by intervention system 340, as described above.
At step S4, an optional review of messages prior to delivery for compliance with regulations may be provided. This step may be provided, as explained above, by compliance review system 330
At step S5, the financial message is delivered with the personalized note to the client user.
Having thus described the invention in rather full detail, it will be understood that such detail need not be strictly adhered to but that various changes, modifications may suggest themselves to one skilled in the art, all falling within the scope of the present invention as defined by the subjoined claims.
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Compared to any bike I've ridden for more than 100 miles. My TL1000S never gives me grief cept for my neck after a long day. My tiny cramped ZR550 riding two up get's bad after a while but it's at least twice as tolerable as the XR. I've ridden a Hypermotard 1100S for hours across bumpy city roads and wasn't nearly as wrecked. Even my XL600R can take me around all day and only on the ride home does the seat start to wear on me. But that XR seat was positively terrible. I went out for a day ride and half way to the start my ass was starting to hurt. I did about 250 miles and I was standing on the pegs to get home. I think it's the sitting straight up riding position and the not so soft suspension maybe. I'm betting a set of low bars would be the ticket for that bike. I'm long armed so I prefer low bars anyway.
Love the TL1000S.
The good thing about the peg position on the XR is that it allows you to stand up.
. I think I did a 10 mile stretch that way a couple months ago...
I'm buying an aftermarket seat this spring/summer when I've got some money to throw at the bike, or may try one of Barb's Butt Pads as an interim solution (it worked well with the equally awful BMW "low" seat on my GS)
Other than that I've been really happy with the bike.
I'm fine touring on it, but for 2-up, I'm gonna need another bike since the back seat isn't suitable for anyone you care about for anything more than local joyriding.
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I have a GeForce4 Ti4200 8X AGP card and an old Riva TNT PCI card. I have both of them in my system right now, and I'm trying to get them both working simultaneously. I don't want to use TwinView or Xinerama - each display will be running a separate X server. My ultimate goal is to have two "work-stations" running on the same machine, as described here:
(if anybody knows a better way to do that, please let me know)
But, I haven't gotten that far yet (one step at a time). Right now I'm just trying to get the PCI TNT card to work when it isn't the primary display card. If I set my motherboard's BIOS to "Init Display First = PCI Slot", the TNT card initializes fine and the system boots normally. I can start XFree86, and even play Neverwinter Nights at an entire frame per second.
However, if I set the bios to initialize the AGP card first, I don't have any luck with the PCI card when I try to start an X server on it.
I have configured my XFree86Config-4 with the appropriate BusIDs for each card, and defined different screens and layouts for each card. Whenever I try to start X on the TNT, when the Ti4200 is the main card, the process quits because it "Failed to initialize the kernel module". I have attached a full logverbose-5 log, along with my XFree86Config-4. Please see my two replies right after this for all the attachments.
What I've tried:
1. `rmmod nvidia' before starting X with the TNT layout. No good.
2. The nvidia README (Appendix H) mentions issues with SGRAM/SDRAM TNT cards. My card says it's SDRAM at boot, so I tried making the changes to os-registry.c, recompiling, and installing the modified driver. Everything seems to be the same.
3. I tried setting the BusID to something different, to make sure I have the right one. In this case, I just get "no devices detected".
4. I tried setting `Option "UseInt10Module" "1"' in the TNT device section. When this happens, I get the additionalerror "Cannot read V_BIOS". I don't know if that's pertinant. When I cat /proc/driver/nvidia/cards/0, the Video BIOS shows as ??.??.??.??.??. I have attached an XFree86 log of this too.
5. I read the Xinerama howto:
...and tried specifying the TNT screen to be RightOf the Ti4200 screen, just to see what happened. When I started X with that layout, the Ti4200 started up and the TNT quit with the usual "Failed to initialize the kernel module" error.
My system:
Gigabyte GA-7VAXP Ultra (KT400 chipset)
AthlonXP 2200+
Gainward GeForce4 Ti4200 AGP 8X
generic RIVA TNT PCI SDRAM
Linux kernel 2.4.21-rc1 (GCC 3.2.3)
Debian Sarge (Testing)
NVidia Linux drivers v4363 (GCC 3.2.3)
Does anybody have any ideas of what I should try or where I should read? I'd appreciate any help on the matter.
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A silicate is a compound containing an anion in which one or more central silicon atoms are surrounded by electronegative ligands. This definition is broad enough to include species such as hexafluorosilicate ("fluorosilicate"), [SiF6]2−, but the silicate species that are encountered most often consist of silicon with oxygen as the ligand. Silicate anions, with a negative net electrical charge, must have that charge balanced by other cations to make an electrically neutral compound.
Silica, or silicon dioxide, SiO2, is sometimes considered a silicate, although it is the special case with no negative charge and no need for counter-ions. Silica is found in nature as the mineral quartz, and its polymorphs.
In the vast majority of silicates, including silicate minerals, the Si atom shows tetrahedral coordination by 4 oxygens. In different minerals the tetrahedra show different degrees of polymerization: they occur singly, joined together in pairs, in larger finite clusters including rings, in chains, double chains, sheets, and three-dimensional frameworks. The minerals are classified into groups based on these anion structures; a list is given below.
Silicon may adopt octahedral coordination by 6 oxygens at very high pressure, as in the dense stishovite polymorph of silica that is found in the lower mantle of the Earth, and which is also formed by shock during meteorite impacts. Lack of space around the oxygen atoms makes this coordination for Si very rare at normal pressure, but it is known in the hexahydroxysilicate anion, [Si(OH)6]2−, as found in the mineral thaumasite.
On Earth, a wide variety of silicate minerals occur in an even wider range of combinations as a result of the processes that form and re-work the crust. These processes include partial melting, crystallization, fractionation, metamorphism, weathering and diagenesis. Living things also contribute to the silicate cycle near the Earth's surface. A type of plankton known as diatoms construct their exoskeletons, known as tests, from silica. The tests of dead diatoms are a major constituent of deep ocean sediment
Silicates have been observed in space, around evolved stars and planetary nebulae such as NGC 6302. They are found in both amorphous form and crystalline form, though the range of types that have been found is far smaller than those found on Earth.
Note that tectosilicates can only have additional cations if some of the silicon is replaced by a lower-charge cation such as aluminium, to give a negative charge overall. This substitution can also take place in other types of silicate.
Some rare minerals have more than one type of anion coexisting in their crystal structures, or complex-shaped anions that are intermediate between the simple types above.


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Jamaica Inn's new puppy, Shadow IV!
We are so excited to introduce the newest member of our Jamaica Inn family, Shadow IV, a beautiful female Black Labrador Retriever puppy. Shadow was born on March 5, 2014 and hails from Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Our new and furry family member joins us from a litter of five other puppies. Her mom, a beautiful Chocolate Lab and dad, a stunning Black Lab, gave her two sisters and three brothers.
Shadow history
Shadow gets her name from a long-standing history of the breed being a part of the Jamaica Inn family and guest experience. It has been about ten years since our last Shadow, who you may happily remember as being involved in the day-to-day activities at the hotel.
We expect the new Jamaica Inn puppy, Shadow IV, to bring the same spirit, welcoming guests in the lobby, saying hello in the office areas and playing on the beach. In fact, General Manager Kyle Mais has already reported that she is "healthy, bouncy and very playful."
We look forward to the fun times ahead and introducing you to Jamaica Inn's puppy on your next visit. Please feel free to send your messages of welcome to Miss Shadow in a comment below!
Shadow finds a stick
Kyle captured Shadow's excitement about a stick in this short video below.
Shadow playing on the beach
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Welcome Shadow! We fondly remember the other Shadows and for a while there, they were truly missed…Maybe, just maybe, we'll be able to, meet her, if not I know that our son George will. Keep her playing on the beach.!
Fr. Solon & Joanna Tsandikos
Wonderful news!!! We remember previous Shadows and think it's fantastic we will have a lovely Lab to greet us next time we are at JI. We have two black labs of our own at home, and miss them when we travel. One of ours is a 6 month old puppy, so just to warn you, watch out for the chewing!!
Can't wait to meet Shadow. What a lovely experience it will be to interact with her at JI, which feels so much like a home away from home.
Just seeing the pics of the sand and sea, make me long to be there in a beach chair soaking up the rays.
The staff of JI is exceptional and makes you feel at ease. Just what a vacay is about.
Jan & Dave Scripture
Welcome Miss Shadow….you are truly adorable!!
Can't wait to meet the new Shadow. We fondly remember her predecessors and the sign admonishing guests not to feed Shadow as we all wanted to of course!
Darling little one, welcome to our most favorite Caribbean hotel…
Not only did your sweet self delight us, but comments from
dear friends from the past thriledl me, as well. They are thought of lovingly and often.
See you in the fall, Shadow….time to hide our flips flops!
I'm excited to meet the newest Shadow of Jamaica Inn. I hope they have set you up with a wonderful vet otherwise I will be more than happy to take on the role! Seriously,a live in vet just for Shadow…
See you soon!
I can't wait to give her a cuddle when I come to stay next week! She looks absolutely adorable.
Oh!! This is fantastic news for me as the Shadow dog was always one of my favorite parts of staying at the Jamaica Inn. Looking forward to meeting you soon, Ms. Shadow!
She is so adorable – sending big hugs to Shadow
She is took cute! Shadow will keep you very busy the next few months. Can not wait to see her! Love to all – Jackie
Shadow is absolutely adorable! Thank you for sharing the wonderful pictures and videos of her.


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Dr Oz: How to Use Yacon Syrup
Could yacon syrup be the weight loss game changer you have been waiting for? Dr. Oz says the research shows promise, but before everyone goes running to the store to buy it he wanted to conduct his own experiment to see how well it really works. Dr. Oz sent yacon syrup to 60 women and asked them to eat 1 teaspoon before breakfast, lunch and dinner for four weeks. He also asked them to do nothing else different with their diet and to not do any additional exercise. Here is what some of them had to say:
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Dr. Oz says he did not expect all of the women to love yacon syrup, but he wanted to get a good picture of what they all thought.
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Here are the overall results of Dr. Oz's unofficial 28-Day Yacon Syrup weight loss experiment:
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- Average pounds lost per person – 2.9
- Percentage of women who lost weight – 73%
- Percentage of women who would recommend Yacon Syrup to others – 68%
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Dr. Oz took his yacon syrup experiment one step further and asked some highly respected medical professionals what they think of yacon syrup and its ability to help with weight loss. Obesity specialist Dr. Garth Davis says the studies look promising, but he has some concerns because one study does not provide enough information.
He is also worried that people will reach for yacon syrup and look at it like a "magic pill" to help them lose weight quickly, which is the type of mentality that brought our country to such a huge obesity epidemic in the first place. Dr. Davis says he would ultimately rather see patients add more fruits and vegetables to their diet than a syrup that was manufactured from a fruit in the Andes.
Dr Oz: Medical Professionals Weigh in on Benefits of Yacon Syrup
Registered dietitian Leslie Bonci says at the end of the day, weight loss success is about finding balance. She says while yacon syrup might work great as a healthier sugar-substitute, it still comes down to doing everything else necessary to lose weight, like eating better and exercising regularly. A few other medical professionals provided Dr. Oz with their personal opinions about yacon syrup.
Dr. Michael Roizen – "Based on available data, yes it is worth trying, but keep exercising, avoiding the 5 food felons and managing stress. It is especially worth a try if you have hit a plateau."
Dr. Lou Arrone – "The study is small, preliminary and pilot and given the incidence of adverse events that you have seen I would not be enthusiastic about the general public being told that yacon syrup is the next thing to try."
Dr. Neal Barnard – "Yacon syrup may well help you lose weight and it appears to be safe and easy to use. It is generally worth a try."
Dr Oz: Yacon Syrup Recommendation
Dr. Oz says says three of the six experts he spoke to would recommend trying yacon syrup, but he broke the tie and offered his personal recommendation.
Dr. Oz says he agrees with Dr. Neal Barnard and he loves that is it a natural food you can add to your diet, rather than a pill or supplement. Yacon syrup might not be everyone, but he believes if you just use it to replace your regular sugar, it is worth a try.


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These school holidays, you won't have to worry about hearing your kids say those dreaded words, "I'm bored". For the first time, the much-loved Roola Boola... read more...
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Social researcher, futurist and demographer Mark McCrindle talks about the shift away from the 'nuclear' family.
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Baby learning expert Dr. Jane Williams says babies' brains grow most rapidly in the first twelve months of life, and this is a critical period for learning.
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Hearing loss can affect a child's social interactions, emotional development and academic performance, but how often should you get it checked?
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AUSTRALIA is considering building an exclusion fence in an effort to stop the northward advance of one of the country's most devastating pests, the cane toad.
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Satellite sees Tropical Storm Bret forming in Bahamas (VIDEO)
The GOES-13 satellite caught this time lapse of Bret zooming along the road to hurricanehood from July 16 to July 18.
- Tropical Storm Bret vacationing in the Bahamas on July 18, 2011. (NOAA/GOES-East)
Twin tropical storms are making a weather sandwich of North America, with Dora whipping up waves south of Guatemala and Bret playing in the surf off the Bahamas. The crew aboard a Hurricane Hunter airplane dispatched from the U.S. recently noted increasing winds within Bret's tumultuous center, and it is possible the storm could balloon into a hurricane early on Tuesday. The expected track of Bret steers it away from the East Coast this week.
Bret began its life Sunday as Tropical Depression 2, a moist dimple in the air over the northern Bahamas' Abaco Islands, but quickly raged up into storm strength by the time folks in D.C. were grabbing their morning coffee yesterday. Thanks to the unblinking eye of NOAA's GOES-13 satellite, you can see this all unfolding in the below time-lapse video recorded from July 16 to July 18. Just look at that atmosphere bubble.
Bret is only the second tropical storm to form in the Atlantic in a hurricane season that runs until the end of November. As mentioned before, NOAA is calling for a very busy Atlantic season with 12 to 18 named storms predicted to become 6 to 10 hurricanes. (The yearly average is 11 named storms and six hurricanes.)


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Jenny McCarthy Turned Down DWTS Because They Cast D-Listers (Like George Clooney's Girlfriend)
Last time we checked, Jenny McCarthy wasn't exactly A-list, but she says the main reason she keeps turning down Dancing With the Stars is because they aim high and cast low.
"They ask me every year, and I just can't do it," Jenny told The Hollywood Reporter. "I tell them why: You guys keep saying every year you're going to get A-List people and then it's the girl that was with George Clooney... They better talk the walk or walk the talk — whatever that saying is."
No offense, Elisabetta Canalis!
It's safe to say everyone from the producers to the viewers would love to see bigger celebs on DWTS but it will probably take one A-lister bending to start the trend. For a minute there it looked like getting Kirstie Alley on Season 12 might open some doors — the ratings were sky high — but then after a summer of A-list promises, Season 13 went back to the usual crop of B-to-D-listers. However, J.R. Martinez would probably be considered on the D-list this past summer and now he's on the verge of A-list just from DWTS publicity alone. Keep it in mind, Jenny McCarthy celebs!
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