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Everyone has something to say about Apple, especially about the prospects for what could be its next big thing: a television.
In a recent magazine story, I laid out the prospects for what some people are calling the iTV, as well as the considerable challenges Apple faces in bringing it to market. I couldn't include all the insights I got from smart people in tech and media, so in a series of posts, I'm sharing some of their thoughts to shed a little more light on what Apple can and can't do in television.
Much of the most recent speculation about what Apple might do in television has centered on the possibility that it might create not a television set, but a cable settop box in cooperation with one or more pay TV providers. Will Richmond, president and founder of the market intelligence and consulting firm Broadband Directions, says that's not going to happen, no way, no how.
* There's no way cable companies will give up control of the user experience to Apple. "You have to look no further than the music industry to see what happens when the camel gets its nose under the tent," Richmond says. "Long-term, it would be allowing Apple to disintermediate them."
* If a pay TV operator decided to let Apple slap a new TV interface atop subscribers' channel lineup on an Apple settop box, it would further expose to viewers how much they're paying for channels they don't watch. Non-sports fans are subsidizing sports fans with their ever-rising cable bills because ESPN and other sports content is so expensive to cable operators. "That's the dirty little secret in the pay TV business," Richmond notes. And making it more obvious will only cause more viewers to demand a la carte subscriptions, threatening the bundle of channels that keeps studios and cable operators making billions.
* Pay TV companies are strong financial shape, unlike the music business was, so it has no reason to change the status quo. "The TV industry has no real incentive to reach out for a white knight like Apple," Richmond says.
Richmond says he is fully aware that the only big opportunity for Apple now is devices with screens bigger than the 27-inch max it has now. (Though we talked before the latest rumors of an Apple iWatch, so there's one more opportunity for an even smaller device.) So he thinks that Apple will eventually feel the need to offer a product for the living room, and that means it will be a TV of some sort.
Richmond does see two possible openings for Apple. For one, Dish Network or DirecTV might do a deal with Apple to offer consumers who normally default to their local cable company another reason to give them a try. "One of them could slip off the reservation," Richmond says.
The other potential crack in the cable armor: Apple could put a broadcast tuner inside an Apple TV, of course, while offering a way for broadcast network shows to be recorded in iCloud, like a DVR in the sky. Aereo, the company looking to skirt broadcast limitations by offering live TV over the Internet, may provide Apple with a conceptual starting point, Richmond says.
But Richmond thinks neither will happen soon. So for now, he says, "Apple is chipping around the edges. It may be that that's enough for today. They don't swing for the fences like Google. They move when they feel the stars and the moon align."
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A state park destroyed by a wildfire is getting some much needed help. For the past two weekends, hundreds of Aggies have taken it upon themselves to help replant the Bastrop State Park.
"It was definitely a huge deal to see all of the devastation," said Texas A&M senior Julia Griswold.
Over a year and a half ago, smoke could be seen from miles away as flames destroyed the park. It ranked as one of the most destructive wildfires in Texas history and burned thousands of acres. Texas A&M students are hoping to spring life from the ash that remains in the forest.
Julia Griswold grew up hiking with her parents in the state park. She said she didn't realize the true destruction of the fire until she was standing there first hand.
"I have seen the devastation before from the highway, but I didn't realize that over 96 percent of the forest was destroyed by the fire until I got there," Griswold said. "Just to see how many seedlings were there... and even though we won't get to see the direct influence of that, in 80 years they will be fully grown."
Griswold says her service organization, Maggies, planted more than 500 pine tree seedlings per nine acres on Sunday. They joined other volunteers from Aggie Replant on the final day. Aggie Replant is headlining the effort and plans to plant 30,000 pine tree seedlings in hopes to restore the state park.
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The Wando High School angling club looked outside its college-sized campus in Mount Pleasant and helped do something bigger than themselves.
On April 30, eight Wando anglers, two club sponsors, three members of the Department of Natural Resources and three other community members placed a reef off Shem Creek made up of 214 large bags of recycled oyster shells.
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Millard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Utah. In 2010, its population was 12,420. It was named for Millard Fillmore, thirteenth President of the United States. Its county seat is Fillmore and the largest city is Delta.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 17,684 km2 (6,828 sq mi). 6,589 miles (17,066 km²) of it is land and 239 square miles (620 km2) of it (3.50%) is water. The Sevier Desert covers much of Millard County, being the seafloor of ancient Lake Bonneville. Near the center of the county lies Sevier Lake, a mostly dry remnant of Lake Bonneville. Mountains rim the area, some of which harbor beautiful forests, contrasting with the deserts below, especially the Pahvant Mountains, which form the county's eastern boundary. Fillmore and other farming communities lie at the base of the Pahvant Mountains. Delta sits several miles from the banks of the Sevier River in the middle of the basin.
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'Transparency is crucial in the informational age we live in. Governments need to be fully transparent in all decisions they make and concise in their communication if they wish to be seen as trustworthy' were the concluding remarks made by Philippe Peusch-Lestrade, Deputy Chief Officer from the IIRC at ACCA's fifth international public sector conference.
Experts from the World Bank, the IIRC, the IMF and DG Eurostat spoke at the conference, which is available on ACCA's website. Panellists revealed that investment in financial reporting improvements must be based on evidence of its impact on public trust. The panel discussion demonstrated a need for integrated thinking and a holistic approach to demonstrate a comprehensive picture of the public sector's economical, ecological and social obligations.
In the future, the public sector needs to focus on best practice of reporting methods to improve accountability and transparency. Although many countries in the developed and developing world are making significant improvements, experts agreed that much more needs to be done to improve many aspects of public financial management and financial reporting.
Mr. Peusch-Lestrade concluded: 'The case with many developing economies is the lack of proper means to implementing the necessary changes. There needs to be a shift in order to pass from a purely compliant, past based reporting towards prospective reporting. This shift will allow for greater understanding of the public. I cannot stress enough the importance of being concise, transparent and offering a meaningful report which fulfils the informational needs of all stakeholders.'
Some of the key obstacles to overcome were identified as being inertia, bureaucracy and political disinterest in reform. As transparent financial reporting supports the participation of governments in the capital markets, low levels of public trust and confidence were considered as not helping to improve the eradication of fraud and corruption.
A recent global study conducted by PwC of 100 countries illustrates that there is a major shift expected in developing countries, with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) serving as a reference point. The results of the study also show that 50% of non-OECD countries plan to transition to accrual accounting in the next five years.
Patrice Schumesch, Partner - Global Finance and Accounting at PwC said: 'Increased transparency is essential for the democratic accountability process. Similarly, adoption of harmonised high-quality accounting standards enhances the credibility of government financial statements.
'There is an urgent need for sound and transparent accounting by all governments. Government financial statements should reflect the full economic impact of political decisions. However, the conversion to accrual accounting is a multi-year project. Time is of essence to keep the momentum. You have to fast but not too fast. You also have to accept that reform will take several years and proceed in stages.'
Mr. Schumesch, concluded: 'The change to accruals-based IPSAS is much more than an accounting exercise. It is a transformation of the government finance function which impacts the whole organisations. A well-designed project and effective change management strategy, which considers people and systems requirements, are crucial for successful implementation.'
Gillian Fawcett, ACCA's Head of Public Sector, said: 'The accountancy profession has an important role to play as custodians of the reputation of this essential sector. We have a clear role to promote open and transparent financial reporting by public services around the world. ACCA will continue to play a leading role in promoting a leading role in promoting high quality reporting across the sector as the global reporting landscape develops in the future.'
Ms. Fawcett concluded: 'We are beginning to see a shift in thinking around the world about how public bodies report on their performance. We need to ensure that this drive continues so that open and transparent reporting becomes the norm for all public bodies irrespective of country or jurisdiction. Public bodies need to put public trust at the heart of financial and non-financial reporting.'
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TiPb asks: What iPhone and iPad apps do you want to see in 2011?
What new and amazing iPhone and iPad apps and games do you want to see in 2011? This year brought us everything from Word Lens to Infinity Blade, Google Voice to Apple FaceTime, multiplayer online video games to background navigation and internet radio streaming.
As incredible as those apps and games are can you imagine what we'll see next year? Let us know your dream list iPhone, iPod touch, iPad (and maybe Apple TV?!) for 2011 in the comments!
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TiPb asks: What iPhone and iPad apps do you want to see in 2011?
Personally, I would like to see an excellent SMS/Text application along the lines of BiteSMS and iRealSMS but available through iTunes and not having to Jail Break to have decent message apps. Happy New Year to all of you from the UK ;-)
I want voice texting...and widgets. How about changing text message sounds.... Oh hell just jailbreak it!
- Official Facebook app for iPad. Or at least chat support in Safari.
- Skype for iPad (it is coming, but who knows how long it will take them).
- More computer apps come to iPad. Such as Google Sketchup, Microsoft Office, and even some more good games like Battlefield Bad Company 2 (which is on the iPhone but for some reason EA hasn't made an iPad version yet).
- I know this may never happen, but Google Chrome for iPad and iPhone would be very nice. It's far better than Safari.
- iPad support for the official Google Voice app. And landscape support for the iPhone version.
That's about all I can think of right now....
I would like to have a iPad map application using Google mapping data and that supports Google MyMaps, and that permits navigation to the various map points on the MyMap. The only reason for the use of Google Maps is that they are the only provider I know of that has the actual property sites drawn into the base map which makes finding locations so much easier and more reliable. Otherwise, if some other company does that, it doesn't have to use Google Maps or Google MyMaps.
Official Facebook for iPad that is complete and plays all videos !!! Friendly for ipad is already very good but it's a third party and costs money
I want to see a dedicated Rolling Stone magazine app. Hopefully once Apple has a dedicated system for subscriptions one will come out
also, i'd like to see Firefox Home come to iPad.
If I had to choose only one, I would like a dedicated gmail app that could be registered as the default mail handling application and/or improvements to the stock mail app. It is nice enough for basic send/receiving, but it is terrible for bulk operations, for searching, and multiple labels and conversations.
1) Facebook for iPad (are they daft??)
2) the guy who suggested "Angry Pigs" is a genius!
iOS Improvements:
1) Completely overhauled notifications system.
2) A way to mass select and delete text messages the same way you can mass select emails. COME ON ALREADY! :)
3) AirPlay fixes. AirPlay will sell millins of AppleTVs once you can do it from ANY app, not just Apple supplied ones. They also need a Mac client. Should be able to stream from Mac to iOS, Mac to AppleTV, iOS to Mac, and iOS to AppleTV.
4) A way to create folders in Mail from within iOS.
5) An interface to MobileMe from the Mail app to tune filters.
6) FaceTime over 3G.
Rosetta stone for iPad or iPhone.
For those that are asking for an iPad app for Facebook, Facebook isn't interested in making tablet apps. They've already said they want to make a tablet interface site instead to be web accessed rather than making a specific app for every tablet, including the iPad. Seems like as far as they are concerned the combination of the touch site and full site for navigation and the iPhone app and email photo/video uploads is good enough until they finish their real tablet interface. If you want a free Facebook app then complain to Apple to make one themselves just like Palm makes the Facebook app for webOS.
I say iOS needs both real customization options as well as real work toward security fixes rather than just patching leaks as others find them. Jailbreak is nice and all for customizing but you shouldn't need to exploit security flaws to get the most out of the OS.
A new Twitter app that introduces a simple "Twitterrific-like" interface to the Tworld but includes some features that Twitterrific lacks, namely: @username picking in the compose screen & Del.ici.ous support.
I would love to see better google services. Like google nav, youtube, stuff like that other than that what can't you find on the appstore.
@jawcl, +1 google chrome, especially with the announced updates, I'm always finding myself wanting the omnibar
Google Navigation mostly. A consolidated Magazine Store / Reader app. Lots of things people are asking for already exist. Example: VLC for free other codec support.
@NIko360 yes killer instant i would love to see that game on here
iphoto editing
vastly improved imovie
a whole class of notification apps. no icon, just an entry in settings.
Someone email apple to add in the setting to block your phone from being switched off.
If your mobile phone is stolen, the first thing the thief will do is switch it off therefore stopping you from being able to track them using mobileMe. If there was a code required for shutdown it would stop them from being able to do so. Cyclay has a feature atm which allows you to remotely block your phone from switching off. Something similar needs to be added to MobileMe.
Full flash support web browser, full office suite, full adobe acrobat with write in capability (to fill out forms), fax support (so I can fill out a form and fax it all my on phone without having to print anythin out). And t.v
. Out support on all apps.
Google navigation
Yeah, OK, Jay, I suppose an official Gmail app would fit nice in the space between Apple's Mail app and the full-desktop version I sometimes have to use via Safari (mostly for applying multiple labels or labels without moving from the inbox; and search).
I would love a gmail app (even said so a few dozen comments before yours), but, unless Apple would allow users to set a gmail app as the default mail handler on the iPhone -- something I seriously, seriously doubt would ever come to pass, its utility would be limited, and Google would just take more flack from customers, this time for something they could never fix without Apple's blessing.
I also vote for a good D&D/Roguelike/Diablo type dungeon crawl. An app version of Diablo with Hellfire expansion or a modded apple flavored version would be as amazing as it is unlikely. Unless reality is included in the criteria, my choice will be made unconstrained by (it's) limitations.
It'll never happen, but two games I'd like to see are Age of Empires (pretty much any of them) and Gabriel Knight II (toss in Phantasmagoria, GK3, ect.).
I've little interest in games that utilize virtual joysticks, as a control system it's just too vastly inferior to even the worst tactile feedback control. Nor, frankly, do I see "on rails" as anything but a bad joke in this day and age. That still leaves a lot of gaming territory, and adventure games and RTSes are high on that list as far as I'm concerned.
can we get an app or a function in ios that syncs my iphone texting, calling, and facetime functionality to my ipad and computer?
i.e. if i'm surfing the web on either my ipad or computer, i'd like to be able to reply right from whichever device i'm currently using without having to pull my iphone out of my pocket. same goes for taking voice and facetime calls(crossing fingers for a front facing camera on the ipad!)
i understand this functionality can be introduced with other apps like google voice that offer a second number to achieve this, but i've already had one number for many years now and i'd prefer not to have to juggle a second or a third line.
Pokemon for iPod!
And an update to grand chase lite (best game on the app store)
iMovie for iPad.
Improved iMovie.
I think there should be an app for more gigabytes for the iPhone when downloading movies and music . I thought 32gb was enough memory but I just max out so I can put nothing in my iPhone . Please see if ur apple technicians can create such app wit more gb and maybe apple can sell them and make more money . Can u imagine selling gb as apps man apple will be the first in history . Thanks if anybody can reply to what I just thought of email me at firstname.lastname@example.com Tony
I love to see apple come out wit some apps with gigabytes. Lets say people buy the iPhone or the iPod touch now what if they run out of gigabytes . Apple should then come out with apps that can up the gigabytes in the iPhone . Like I would love to have 100 gb but I don't know if it's possible . ( firstname.lastname@example.com)


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Billy Wayne Johnson was born May 18, 1956 in Antlers to William Henry and Gertie Mae (Sanders) Johnson. He passed from this life August 26, 2012 in Antlers at the age of 56. Billy married Deborah Tankersley on September 5th, 1988 in Antlers. Billy enjoyed hunting & fishing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. Billy was preceded in death by his parents: William Henry & Gertie Mae Johnson; sister: Sharlene Henley; brothers: Frank Johnson, Paul Wayne Johnson, Bobby Ray Johnson; and a nephew: Lee Edward Johnson.
Flora Austeen Gilliam the daughter of Dick and Flora (Miller) Gilliam, was born on November 20, 1921 in Pittsburgh, TX. She passed from this life August 24, 2012 in Fort Worth, TX at the age of 90. Austeen was the fifth child of Dick and Flora, with a sister and brother born after her. She used her middle name so as not to be confused with her mother. When most of her brothers were in the military service during World War II, Austeen also decided to serve her country. She joined the Women's Army Corps.
Heaven Leigh Hunter was born August 13, 2012 in Oklahoma City to Michael and Sequina (Taylor) Hunter. She passed from this life August 13, 2012 in Oklahoma City. Heaven was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents: Wilson & Delores Taylor; paternal great-grandparents: Myrtle & Don Hunter.
Evelyn Leola Streun was born February 6, 1944 in Norman to R.E. and Dovie (Logan) Gay. She passed from this life on August 6, 2012 in Antlers at the age of 68. Evelyn married Ronnie Streun on September 8, 1962 in Norman. She lived in Antlers for the last 35 years. Evelyn had had many hobbies and interests such as gardening, flowers, cooking, canning, watching bull riding & America's Got Talent. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family & friends. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents: R.E.
Gary Lee Thompson was born June 12, 1941 in Marion, IN., to Robert M. and Geneva J. (Samples) Thompson. He passed from this life August 16, 2012 at home in Snow at the age of 71. Gary raised and traded cattle, trained horses, but his passion was calf roping. He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps. Gary later married Shirley Armstrong November 10, 2004 in DeQueen, AR. Gary was preceded in death by his parents: Robert M. Thompson and Geneva J.
Larry David Heath was born on February 5, 1948, in Greenville, TX. He passed from this life on August 10, 2012 in Tuskahoma at the age of 64. SSgt. Larry D. Heath proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 a the Tuskahoma Baptist Church in Tuskahoma.
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Calvin Odell McKerley was born on December 25, 1924, in Miller. Calvin Odell McKerley, known by most as "Mac" or "C.O.," had his family convinced that heaven was in the foothills of the Kiamichi Mountains in Southeast Oklahoma and the waters of the Blue Hole on Davenport Creek had healing powers. On July 24, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, he passed from this earth at the age of 87. Selfless and dedicated to his family, he worked hard all of his life to see that they were taken care of.
Only days after the arrival of her son, songwriter Kenny O'Dell of Nolensville, Tennessee, locally known as Kenny Gist, Jr.; Marian Gist, 86, of Santa Maria, California passed peacefully away early in the morning hours of July 24, 2012 after a two week battle with lung and heart failure. Marian was surrounded by friends and loved ones during her last few days. A graveside service with Rev. Gary Grant officiating will take place at the Santa Maria Cemetery at 10:30 am on Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Marian, was born July 19, 1926 on the family farm in Antlers, to Gordon and Lydia Westbook.
Pete Wilkins was born on April 21, 1956 to Melvin Lloyd Wilkins and Chesolene Wilkins Thurman in Hugo. He passed from this life on Friday, July 13, 2012 in Cloudy at the age of 56. Pete had lived all of his life in the Rattan/Cloudy area. He married Evelyn Rose Bryant on December 20, 1975 in Antlers. He enjoyed giving advice, buying cattle and driving his granddaughter, Kimber on the ranger. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Rattan and graduated from Rattan High School in 1974. Pete believed in being a good neighbor and was a loving husband, father and friend to all.
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Matthew McConaughey and Wife Camila Alves Welcome Their Third Child
Matthew McConaughey's family of four just welcomed one more!
The actor's wife, model and designer Camila Alves, reportedly gave birth earlier this morning at a hospital in Austin, Texas, where the couple resides. While the sex of the child hasn't been confirmed yet, sources tell TMZ that the baby is a girl.
Matthew and Camila tied the knot this summer after dating for six years. In addition to their newborn baby, they have two children together, 2-year-old Vida and 4-year-old Levi.
Congratulations to the happy family!
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Whenever something goes wrong, our society seems to run straight to the government for a solution.
When the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted in 2009, we ran to the government for a so-called "stimulus" of the economy.
Commentators and the media said the "free market" and "private sector" had failed, so for some reason we assumed the only alternative was to let the government intervene.
Never mind the fact that the stock market has historically always recovered faster when the government does not get involved. For example, when the stock market crashed in 1987, government remained relatively uninvolved. The result was that the stock market actually ended up higher at the end of the year than the beginning.
When the real estate bubble burst, we ran to the government for help. Supposedly bailing out the banking industry in one of the most monumental displays of corporate welfare was the only solution. Never mind the fact that both the Clinton and the Bush administrations pressured banks to increase loans to high-risk individuals to increase the rate of home ownership.
When a gunman tragically killed 20 children and six adults in a school shooting in Connecticut, we ran to the government for a solution. Supposedly the government would find a way to ban assault weapons, or at least ensure that no madman ever gets a gun again. Never mind the fact that crimes committed by guns actually increased in Great Britain after stricter gun laws were passed. Never mind the fact that mass shootings are more likely to occur in gun free zones.
Is this the same government that's been playing chicken with the American people regarding the debt ceiling? Is this the same government that continues to spend $1 trillion a year it doesn't have? Is this the same government that couldn't agree on the top tax rate?
According to the Congressional Budget Office, if Congress had not acted, the economy would have declined 0.5 percent this year. Congress had 10 years to avoid the so-called "fiscal cliff" to make their Dec. 31 deadline. Instead, they finally came to a deal on Jan. 1 after playing a game of chicken that only hurt the taxpayers and that scared employers.
Now they're back at it. They're still arguing about whether to raise the debt ceiling.
No one else has threatened our economy recently than our own federal government. And few presidents have been as anti-business as the current one. As The Economist magazine (which wholeheartedly endorsed Obama in 2008) pointed out: "No administration has had such a poor appreciation of commerce. Previous Democrats, notably Bill Clinton, raised taxes, but still understood capitalism."
Both sides of the political aisle say that middle-income Americans shouldn't have to pay more in taxes. And yet, Dec. 31 came and went without an agreement. Only on Jan. 1 – past deadline – could Congress come to an agreement.
If they hadn't come to a deal, how would this have affected the average Surry County resident?
The median household income in Surry County is $36,788, according to 2011 Census data. A household making that much would end up paying an extra $735 a year in taxes, according to a Wall Street Journal calculator. Even a household making only $25,000 a year wouldn't be exempt. That household would pay an extra $500 a year in taxes.
It may seem simple for Congress to realize that they shouldn't raise taxes by $735 for a household making less than $40,000. And yet, it took them months to come to a solution.
We continue to hear about Congress playing a game of chicken regarding taxpayers' dollars and the debt ceiling. Last year, the federal government spent $3.6 trillion and brought in only $2.3 trillion. It would be nice if our representatives understood economics. If nothing else, it would be nice if they understood arithmetic.
Is this the same government we want to solve our gun problems? Is this the same government we wanted to solve the automobile disaster? Is this the same government we wanted to solve our banking problems?
The best thing our government can do to help us is to get out of the way.


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Enchanting Danube
Pay tribute to the "queen" of Europe's great rivers, the enchanting Danube.
German poet Friedrich Hölderlin called the Danube "a refreshing, melodious river, sometimes foaming with high spirits, at other times dreaming serenely." For centuries, this exquisite waterway has cast its spell on poets, musicians, and artists of all kinds. Now it's your turn to be inspired.
Waltz your way along the Danube, sailing from one captivating city to the next. Discover the plentiful UNESCO World Heritage sites as you visit Budapest, the beautiful "Queen of the Danube," and breathtaking Vienna, the "Waltz Capital of the World." Experience delightful Salzburg, the charming village of Dürnstein, and Passau, home to Europe's largest pipe organ. Stroll through the Old Town of Linz, explore the beautiful countryside, and get a close-up view of the enchanting Danube during a bicycle ride along its tranquil shores. All along the way, delve into the flavors of the region with exclusive events ranging from an organic wine tasting of the Wachau Valley's world-famous Rieslings to a saffron workshop. Let the "Enchanting Danube" carry you away on this regal journey, as centuries of intriguing history and culture unfold before your eyes.
Who will enjoy this cruise
Those who love history, grand architecture, graceful music, and exquisite food and wine will discover the best of both Eastern and Western Europe on this enchanting journey.
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On select departures May through September, guests will enjoy an extraordinary treat: an exclusive performance by Elisabeth von Trapp (granddaughter of legendary Maria and Baron von Trapp, whose story inspired "The Sound of Music") in Salzburg's Mirabell Chapel. In addition to her onshore performance, Von Trapp will host two very-special departures, greeting guests with a welcome concert and leading an "Evening Sing-Along" onboard
TRUE ALL-INCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISING™ in 2015: All gratuities onboard and onshore; unlimited beverages onboard including an extensive selection of distinctive wines, craft and regional beers, spirits, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages; shore excursions with local experts as your guide; free Internet and Wi-Fi; and all arrival and departure day transfers.
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Mike Lynch
We would like to give a warm welcome to one of our new agents, Mike Lynch! The military brought Mike and his family to the Hampton Roads area 14 years ago and he is excited to help other families make their own transitions.
"The buying and selling of a home can be a very exciting, challenging, stressful, and rewarding process. As your real estate professional providing the highest level of personal service with integrity and commitment is my number one goal."
When asked what brought Mike to EXIT Realty Professionals he said, "I chose EXIT because I was looking for a company that I could grow with. I also wanted to be part of a close knit team."
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Ryan comes to us from the Virginia Department of Transportation where he handled their LCAMS computer system. For the past couple of years Ryan has been studying the investing side of residential real estate.
"In the process I decided having my license would benefit me in the long run. Then, I realized I really wanted to work with buyers and sellers."
Ryan believes that professional real estate service begins with personalization – with one realtor who listens, tailors their service to your wants and needs, and not only communicates well, but is available to answer your questions and concerns both day and night.
Why did Ryan choose to be a part of EXIT Realty Professionals??
"I called Andy Hubba to ask his advice about where to hang my license. I told him the limitations I was under and what I was looking to achieve. He was honest and said some places welcome what you are trying to do and others don't. Andy told me that everything I'm looking for is what Exit Realty Professionals looks for. So I met with Tom Hubba and Andy Hubba, got specific and dug in to the details. I liked everything they had to say and jumped on board. I can say that everyone here has been so amazing, helpful and informative. If I don't know something people have taken time to teach me."
Homes for sale in Virginia Beach that are environmentally-friendly and energy efficient are more desirable to homebuyers. If you need to make improvements before putting your house on the market or you're considering selling in the near future, make eco-friendly choices when you can. It makes a difference in price and how quickly you can find the right buyer.
Tankless Water Heater
Tankless hot water heaters have been on the market for quite some time now. The designs improve every year, helping homeowners save more money than ever. The advantage over the traditional type is that the water doesn't fill up the tank and heat while you run the faucet. It's hot almost instantaneously, eliminating water waste and lowering utility bills.
If you've lived in Hampton Roads for any length of time, you're familiar with the wintry mixes, heavy thunderstorms, nor'easters, tropical storms and hurricanes that come through the area with some regularity. While power outages are not common, they do happen often enough to make a whole-home generator a hot amenity. Run by propane or natural gas, a generator can power several appliances and even the heating and cooling systems, depending on the type and size you purchase. For those with small children, elderly parents or serious medical conditions, a back-up generator is not just an amenity, it's a must-have. It's also a great selling point.
Energy-Efficient Windows
There are very few substitutes for energy efficiency, especially when it comes to windows. If your home's windows haven't been replaced in the past 10 years, it could hurt you. Aside from the fact that energy-efficient windows lower heating and cooling costs, they also look better. Frames are now made of vinyl or other man-made materials that typically need little maintenance and don't require paint.
Reclaimed Materials
Reclaimed wood and metal are hot commodities.
Welcome to 3212 Bentham Lane Chesapeake, VA 23321
Looking to move up to a place you can call home? Well the wait is over. This is what home feels like! This home is your blank canvas in which to paint the next years of your life. From the vaulted ceilings in the family room and master suite to the flowing floor plan that you would expect from a ranch style property. This home boast approx. 2000 square feet of living area not including the 75% finished room over the garage. The kitchen is wide open and has a large center island for extra counter top space and cabinet storage. With energy efficient gas utilities you know that your utility cost will be easy to manage for years to come. The home also has a large yard with a screened in back porch to enjoy the spring days to come. The crossings at western branch is a quite community close to shopping and interstates for a quick and easy drive to everywhere you will need to go. Call today for a private showing to see what a sought after community and home looks like. Make your EXIT today! 757-647-1417
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The Crossings at Western Branch is a much sought after Subdivision located in the south section of the Greenbrier area. The homes in The Crossings at Western Branch were built in the 1990's. Currently there are only 2 homes for sale ranging in price from $296,000 to $293,000. There is one pending sale at $265,000. School age students will attend one of 3 schools; Western Branch High School, Western Branch Middle or Western Branch intermediate or primary. The Crossings at Western Branch is only a few minutes drive to parks, shopping, interstates and entertainment. Get ready to fall in love with The Crossings at Western Branch.
Many people find springtime to be the best time of year to put a home on the market. If you're ready join the multitudes of people selling or buying homes in Virginia Beach, Virginia, now is the time to start getting ready. The inventory of homes for sale is starting to swell, and many people are starting to look for the right place to call their own. While you will have more competition in the market, you will also have a greater pool of potential buyers and sellers. Here are the top 6 reasons why.
1. Families – Buying a home takes time. If you're buying or selling a home and you have a family, you'll want everything in place so you can move out of your old place and into the new one well before school starts. Securing financing, doing some house hunting, finalizing a contract and settling in will take a few months.
2. Nice Weather – Now that the rash of snow storms and cold weather is over, the spring weather is beckoning people to get outside. That means more homeowners making upgrades and repairs, and beautifying their landscaping. It's also the best time for potential buyers to visit their favorite neighborhoods for an up-close-and-personal look at the homes for sale in Virginia Beach. The warm temperatures and clear roads are much more comfortable for checking out potential neighborhoods.
3. Market Price – The housing market is on the rebound. According to the February 2014 report at the Center from the Housing Research at Virginia Tech, property sales in Hampton Roads were up by 9.7 percent. The median sales price in 2013 was down by just 1.3 percent from 2012, but Southside Virginia is expected to soon follow suit with the rest of the state. The median price across the state rose by 9 percent.
Welcome to 541 Woodglen Drive in the Glenwood subdivision in Chesapeake, Virginia
This Brick Ranch has been very well maintained to include; granite counter tops in the kitchen, Ceramic tile floors, updated bathrooms, newer roof and exterior trim newly wrapped with aluminum for easy cleaning. This home is located on a quite cul-de-sac in the sought after subdivision of Glenwood located just off of battlefield blvd in the Great Bridge area of the city Chesapeake. Just move right in because the landscaping has been done for you. Enjoy the outdoors with the easy to maintain large fenced yard and a huge covered deck just steps away from the pool. Call me today for more features and to set up a private showing. 757-647-1417.
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Glenwood is a much sought after Subdivision located off of battlefield blvd south. The homes in Glenwood were built between the 1980's. Currently there are only 2 homes for sale ranging in price from $305,000 to $309,000. 321 Melonie Ct. is the only home sold this year, it sold and closed at $304,900 on February 4th 2014.School age students will attend one of 3 schools; Great Bridge High School, Great Bridge Middle, Great Bridge primary or GreatBridge intermediate. Glenwood is only a few minutes drive to parks, shopping, interstates and entertainment. Get ready to fall in love with Glenwood. Call me today to schedule private showings of homes in Glenwood.
Tom Hubba is the Broker/ Owner of EXIT Realty Professionals. As a full time Realtor and Property Manager, Tom is working hard in the Coastal Virginia area serving Virginia Beach,VA. Chesapeake, VA. and Norfolk, VA. I am here to assist buyers,sellers,and home owners needing to rent there homes. Please call today and lets accomplish our goals together.
Homeowners insurance is often thought of as just one more expense when you're buying a house. In reality, it can offer financial protection for homeowners in Hampton Roads if there's a problem or catastrophe. Homeowners insurance offers a safety net that you hope you never have to use, but sometimes the unthinkable does happen. That's when you rely on your insurance. There are different policies and plans available for a wide range of coverages, so it's important that you understand what's covered and what isn't when you're setting up your policy. You can find different rates and get some great discounts for things that you might not expect. Here are several ways you can make your homeowners insurance rates lower when buying homes for sale in Hampton Roads.
Not all insurance providers are the same. They come in with different rates for their services, just like any other industry. You can shop around to compare prices. Pay attention to what the different costs cover. Not all providers give the same level of service for claims, but there are some good deals for less, so do some homework before you make a decision.
Rate Discounts
Some homeowners insurance providers give discounts for buyers and homeowners who meet certain requirements. They typically won't volunteer this information, so be sure to ask. You may be eligible for good credit, military service and as a first-time homebuyer. Members of some local and national organizations can also receive special rates. If you are a member of an association, it won't hurt to ask. Bundling is another way to get a reduced rate. If the insurer handles auto or life insurance, you may be able to bundle the package. When getting quotes, ask if there are different rates based on a monthly payment versus an annual payment.
If you have a foreclosure in your past and you're interested in buying a home again, you might wonder what you need to do before you can buy another house. While home ownership can be a rewarding experience, it can also be stressful. Overcoming the disappointment of foreclosure can be challenging both emotionally and financially. The biggest obstacles will be getting your financial ducks in a row and securing financing. Here is a checklist of 5 things you need to do if you have a foreclosure on your record before you can buy a home for sale in Hampton Roads.
1. Satisfy the waiting period.
There is usually a good reason why your previous home went into foreclosure. Perhaps you were laid off from your job, there was an extended illness for one of the breadwinners in the family or another hurdle arose that put a financial strain on the household. It could also be that you simply overspent your resources. Fannie Mae is a federally sponsored enterprise that buys a number of mortgages in the U.S. There is a three-year waiting period required by Fannie Mae and some other significant mortgage lenders after a foreclosure if you have documented, one-time extenuating circumstances. Make sure you have ample documentation in hand before you apply. For cases without extenuating circumstances, the wait time is seven years for Fannie Mae and some others. If you don't want to be in a holding pattern, the alternative is to find a mortgage lender without restrictions. They may require a 20 percent or larger down payment and often have relatively high interest rates to offset the risk.
2. Clean up your credit record.
Credit records that include foreclosures typically have a long laundry list of other delinquencies and defaults associated with them. While these may be accurate, it is always wise to go through and verify that all of these blemishes are true and correct.
Suzanne Swiatkowski comes to us from Re/Max. She graduated from Alpha College of Real Estate and currently resides in Virginia Beach. As a former Military wife, she is well aware of the challenges that military families face when relocating.
"I know the importance of answering calls as quickly as possible and listening intently to determine the needs of my clients. I look forward to assisting all families looking to buy, sell, or rent in the Hampton Roads area."
My name is Gregory Everson and I specialize in property management and assisting buyers and sellers with their investments in Real Estate in Hampton Roads Virginia.
I believe that one of the most important decisions in finding your perfect home or rental property is choosing the right person to guide you there. As a dedicated real estate professional, I am devoted to my clients' individual needs. I pride myself on the attention to details, looking after your best interests and helping you make smart and informed decisions.
Searching for your new house or rental property requires time and patience, so let me assist you along the way. EXIT Realty provides me with more tools and training then I ever believed a company could offer. Using a Realtor with the best technology tools and the ethics to represent you professionally is a win-win for you.
Let me use my expertise and the expertise of Exit Realty Professionals to help you buy your dream home or, sell/rent your current home.
Call or email me today - I look forward to helping you find just what you are looking for!
Having an open house to showcase your home for sale in Hampton Roads is one of the more traditional real estate marketing methods. If you're looking for a boost in exposure, talk to your Realtor about holding one. Here are 10 tips to help you get the most out of holding an open house when your home's for sale.
1. Make sure your home is clean. Do a thorough once-over, from top to bottom and inside to outside. If you're too busy, hire a professional service to do it for you. Remove any clutter and put away any personal items.
2. Boost the marketing of your home for sale in Hampton Roads. Your Realtor can promote your open house on the Internet and add an Open House sign to your For Sale sign. Be sure to tell your neighbors and other people you know about the open house.
3. Take some fresh pictures. If your home has been on the market for a long time, this will be something new for prospective buyers to consider. Make sure they are clear, present a positive image and have good lighting.
4. Leave before it begins. Once everything is set up, let your Hampton Roads real estate agent handle the details and step out until it's over. Having homeowners present can be intimidating for those looking at houses for sale.
5. Be sure that your Realtor can reach you. Be in a place with cell service or email access, just in case someone has a question that your Realtor can't answer. Confirm your cell phone number and email address with your Realtor. Be sure you have it turned on and that the ringer is loud enough to hear it wherever you are.
6. Choose a time that's convenient for you. A two- or three-hour time slot on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon is a popular choice for Hampton Roads homes for sale.


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Sometimes its the simple designs that are the most striking!
Represent Manto with this awesome new T-Shirt, featuring an oversized Manto logo screen printed on the chest. This is a quality fight wear item, made from a high quality heavyweight cotton material and features as always from Manto, extra details which really finish off the product.
Also features a small screen printed logo on the back of the neck and a Manto Jacquard 'MANTO ORIGINAL' label on the front left side.
This particular Manto T-Shirt is a regular fit, crew neck T-Shirt. As we have come to expect from Manto, this is a superb quality item and is a worthy addition to any MMA Athlete or Fan's wardrobe!
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Hello ladies,
I had PE with both of my children. It developed much the same way, at term. My BP had been increasing from about 37-38w on, but no protein until I was in active labor on my own. With my son (Dec. 2008), I had a more mild case as determined by BP and protein level. I didn't need meds to lower my BP, but I was on the mag for 24 hours. The picture of me getting ready to go to the hospital shows a very swollen face, and I can't believe I didn't notice (no one else seemed to, either).
With my daughter (Dec. 2010), my BP was only slightly elevated starting around the 37w (130s/??). We monitored it with NSTs and BP checks, and I went into labor at 40w1d on my own. While in labor, my BP got worse and worse. The protein labs didn't return until a few hours after she was born, so they gave me my diagnosis. Later that evening, my BP got worse and I felt horrible. It's hard to say if I felt bad because of the mag or the PE, but either way it sucked. They gave me some labetelol through my IV to lower my BP. The doc classified my PE as "severe" that time, based on BP and protein.
I had other similarities with those pregnancies, including borderline failing my gestational diabetes tests, measuring small for dates, low amniotic fluid with my firstborn.
My son was 6 lbs. 5 oz. at birth, but my daughter was 8 lbs. 2 oz. Of course, they had different gestation lengths, but I guess some babies are either pretty small, or some are on the bigger side of the curve? I don't think 8 lbs. is particularly big, though.
ANYWAY. Part of me is really freaked out by PE and what it would mean for a third pregnancy. Would I enjoy it to any degree? Would I be able to bond with my baby before he/she was born? Would I develop PE again? What if I have a scary outcome this time? I got really lucky with my first two.
I do think that my late onset way of developing PE is a plus. I'd likely want an induction next time instead of waiting for it to escalate, though I don't know if PE would just happen at the induction if they were to jump-start my labor.
Besides the scary things that could happen to me or baby while pregnant, I'm also concerned about the long-term impact. I know that PE makes us have a higher risk for heart disease and kidney trouble...but did PE give us that damage or is it an early marker that we were headed down that path anyway?
I have no known underlying disorders, though I have not had a complete blood workup aside from the standard pregnant lady labs. When I met for a MFM last year for a consult, he told me I'd probably have it again. He had me do a 24hour urine collection and that came back normal, and that's all he wanted to do.
I have since moved to a new state since the birth of my kids (I'm in Indiana now, Indy metro) and have an appointment next month with a regular OB just for my annual exam and to see what her thoughts are on handling my care, should I have another. I guess I'd be referred to a MFM once pregnant? I don't know.
Be an armchair actuary here. Would you put me at decent odds for developing PE again? Would you say the risk would be worth it? Thank you!


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Jessica Carvalho Morris
Director of International Graduate Law Programs
J.D., University of Miami School of Law
Bacharel em Direito (J.D. equivalent), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil
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Jessica Carvalho Morris was educated at the University of Rio Grande do Norte in Brazil where she received a degree of Bacharel em Direito (J.D. equivalent) and at the University of Miami School of Law where she received a Juris Doctor degree cum laude. She works in the areas of constitutional law, international law, international human rights and cross-border practice of law. She has published and presented in these areas. While attending law school in Brazil, she was a member of the law review In Verbis as well as part of the Law Student Association Board. During her studies at the University of Miami School of Law she served as a research assistant to different faculty members, represented the school in international competitions and received different awards and scholarships based on her performance. She successfully passed the Florida Bar and began her practice at the National Labor Relations Board as a field attorney investigating and trying unfair labor charges. She was granted a Bilingual Award in recognition for her efforts in working with the Hispanic community in South Florida as well and an Award in recognition for the work performed as co-counsel in a high profile trial.
She then joined Greenberg Traurig where she represented a diverse national and foreign clientele in a variety of civil and complex commercial litigation disputes including contract, tax and employment issues as well as attempts to attain discovery in the U.S. She provided advice concerning general corporate matters to foreign corporations doing business in Brazil. Professor Morris was recognized for her dedication to pro bono and community involvement. Her pro bono work included representing a prisoner in Cuba before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and a Honduran child who was abused and abandoned by his family and is now seeking to stay legally in the U.S.
In 2007, she became the Director of the International Graduate Law Programs at the University of Miami School of Law. Her leadership has marked a transformative period for the programs. The number of applications to the programs doubled, as well as the size of the student body and the staff, alumni involvement increased, an International Law Lecture Series was established, an Externship program for the International Students was developed, the Visiting Assistant Professor Program was implemented, a new specialization in International Arbitration was started, and the programs and the office were renamed.
Since 2004 she has been an active member of Amnesty International having reached the post of Vice Chair of Amnesty International USA in 2010. She was the first Latina to serve in that capacity and currently the only Latina on the Board of Directors. She was re-elected to that post in 2011. In addition to serving as Vice Chair, she is the Liaison to the Americas as well as part of the Executive Director Search Committee.
Selected Interviews
Interviewed by NBC Nightly News regarding the protests in Brazil. June 2013.
Interviewed in English by CNN International and in Spanish by CNN Spanish, and Univision National and Regional regarding Amnesty International's Report on immigration control measures resulting in a pattern of human rights violations. March 2012.
Interviewed on WLRN/NPR News, Terra Noticias (in Spanish) and Miami Times regarding the high profile case of Troy Davis and the imposition of the death penalty. September 2011.
Interviewed in Spanish on Terra Noticias regarding the imposition of the death penalty in the high profile case of Casey Anthony. June 2011.
Interviewed in Spanish on GEN-TV regarding the constitutional challenges to the Arizona immigration law and the federal healthcare reform law. Also weighed in the discussions arising from the threats by a Florida pastor to burn the Koran to mark the September 11 anniversary, and in the issue of whether the new full-body scans instituted by the Transportation Security Administration violate constitutional rights. August through November 2010.
Interviewed in Spanish on GEN-TV regarding the legality of holding detainees in Guantanamo Bay. May 8, 2008.
Interviewed in Spanish regarding the case Texas v. Medellin currently before the Supreme Court. Addressed the right to consular representation pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations and the violation of that right by the U.S. as it relates to foreign nationals currently on death row. Aquí y Ahora, Univision. October 18, 2007.
Participated in TV show Ultima Palabra on GenTV regarding the death penalty. The one hour show discussed the death penalty and its implications. Highlighted the problems with the application of the death penalty including its ineffectiveness as a deterrent, the risk of executing innocents and current world trend towards abolitionism. September 4, 2007.
Quoted in the Miami Herald. "Dad's lessons, wisdom help shape our lives," column by Ana Menendez. June 17, 2007.
Interviewed by news program on Channel 7 regarding the fifth anniversary of Guantanamo Bay and its detainees. January 2007.
Quoted in the Miami Herald regarding the use of torture. "A harrowing tale, and a plea for the future," column by Ana Menendez. February 25, 2006.
Interviewed by Neida Sandoval host of TV show Despierta America, Univision, about the Supreme Court's decision on Roper v. Simmons, ruling by five votes to four that the use of the death penalty against people under the age of 18 at the time of the offence contravenes the US Constitutional ban on "cruel and unusual punishments." The decision, delivered on March 1, 2005, meant that the lives of over 70 child offenders on U.S. death rows would be spared and no others would be sentenced to death. March 2, 2005.


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It's blackberrying season!
If you want to make a lasting memory for your children, go out and get them sticky and covered in scratches. No, seriously! Even if they don't remember the blackberries, they'll certainly remember the wounds…..
Whilst out walking the dogs this weekend I came across a single bush of wild raspberries. They were half-hidden in the bushes and fiercely guarded by giant nettles, but in my mind was a romantic fantasy …..I would lovingly harvest these tiny rubies and carefully transport them home to my waiting love. I would present them to him in a colourful breakfast and he would delight in my rustic cache, showering me with kisses and praise. I could see it all in my mind's eye.
Unfortunately that is where the romance ended. The only suitable vessel I had with which to carry these little crimson delicacies was a doggy poop scoop bag. Nice.
Undeterred, I fought off the brambles and nettles (all I have to say about that is 'ouch') and carefully stowed them in the small black poop bag. Unused. I battled with two rabbit-hungry dogs and a further mile-long walk until I reached home and unpacked them.
After a careful rinse, my jewels were ready for their Prince. He would surely be filled with nostalgia at this sight. Childhood memories of those scratchy little devils in the hedgerow.
"Darling, I brought you a present. It's a tiny harvest of wild raspberries, picked personally just for you! What do you think?"
"Oh. Right. Cheers."
Exit Prince.
Is it just me? Do I watch too many movies? Do your efforts to create sweet 'moments' in the lives of your family fall on deaf ears too?
Perhaps when I was a kid I had to be dragged reluctantly to the blackberry fields. Perhaps I too was nonchalant and disinterested in my mother's attempts to thrill me with wild and natural pleasures. If that is the case, then I'm certainly not sorry she tried. Today the memories of the sweet black juice and the ever-filling bucket of sticky fruit are as ripe and fresh as ever they were in 1973 and I shall plough on feebly attempting to infuse my family with nostalgia, as long as there is breath in my body.
Ignore the sighing and get out and about with your buckets. Or your poop bags. Go make some memories!
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ACF201 - Genre Form and Structure
Unit details
|2015 unit information
|Enrolment modes:
|Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne)
Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne)
|Credit point(s):
|EFTSL value:
ACM213 Genre Form and Structure
ACA213/ACM413 Media Production: Form and Structure
|Unit chair:
|S Wilmot
Students who commenced prior to 2008 must have successfully completed two credit points from: ACF105, ACF106, ACM111, ACM112 or ACM116.
Students commencing from 2008 must have successfully completed 3 units from: ACF103, ACF105, ACF106, ACM111, ACM112, ACM116.
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1 x 2 hour class + 1 x 3 hour seminar
This unit will enable students to develop methods and approaches of realising ideas into film and video texts and in forming and structuring recorded material into creative works. It will require students to demonstrate understandings of the language of film and video and to locate filmic form and structure within the discourses of genre, style and aesthetic practice.
The unit will begin by covering topics such as teamwork and team management, consensus decision making, collaborative idea development and film production management. This will provide the context in which students will make a 5 to 6 minute production, shot on digital film and post-produced using digital picture and sound editing systems. Through this production, students will be required to review and analyse their working methods and their production, to make judgements about the feedback they receive and to develop appropriate responses.
Line Producer Evaluations, 20% 800 words;
Peer & Self Assessment, 20%;
Plot & Story Pre-Script Analysis, 20%, 800 words;
Production Process: Planning, Execution & Review, 40%.
Unit Fee Information
|Student Contribution Rate*
|Student Contribution Rate**
|Fee rate - Domestic Students
|Fee rate - International students
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
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Mac's Guide to Flying with a Firearm:
Well, I see a lot of people post questions, anecdotes, etc about flying with firearms. I thought I would add my carry procedure for flying with my CCW.
My Colorado CWP gives me a lot of places I can carry. And seeing as I travel a lot, I've started flying with my CCW quite a bit too. At first it can be a little confusing, nervous, etc. But after doing this for a few years, and a lot of trips, I've been able to boil my system down to something that I believe is secure and works for me.
This info will come in several consecutive posts due to pics. However, I will cover:
A. Packing and security
B. Checking your bag at the airline
C. Things I've had go wrong (there are very few, and none were major issues)...
Glock 17L build
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