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Some questions before downgrading to 7xxx series cards.
Currently I'm using 8400GS cards, which (still) have the performance issue. While the driver is getting better compared to last year version, but compiz animation still jerky and stutter specially if I have more than 3 or 4 windows opened. I've tried using all suggestion in any thread I can found (something like adjusting the PixmapCacheRoundSize, nopat, xorg.conf), but still no go.
Well... after years waiting for the perfect driver, now I give up and consider downgrading my 8400GS to 7xxx series card, possibly the 7200GS or 7300GS (it cost about $23-25 in my country).
Before I buy this cards, I need suggestion and input from you, because, I don't want to have the same experience as with the 8400GS :p . I have some questions about 7200GS/7300GS:
These is my rig specs:
I appreciate your time giving any input and suggestion. Thank you.
Re: Some questions before downgrading to 7xxx series cards.
Save up $25 more and buy a 9500 or 9600 GT. A 7200 or 7300 is extremely slow. It will be worse than your 8400. They are 2D budget cards. Sure, the hardware specs say they can do 3D, but what you end up getting is a 2D slide show.
You have a decent system and want to throw a cheap video card in it, and then complain about how slow everything is? Spend a little more on a decent card. It seems you are not in the USA, but this deal (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121267) shows you the kind of card you need. That 9500 will perform like a 7950GT, to give you a comparison you might understand. All for $50.
Re: Some questions before downgrading to 7xxx series cards.
Hi mooninite, thank you very much for the response.
The 9500GT looks like a pretty decent cards for me, the very same specs you gave cost about $113 in here. That's out of my budget. The only cards I may afford is the DA 9500GT, with only 800Mhz Memory Clock, and 550Mhz Engine Clock.
I read some review about the 7200/7300 before, they seems can run the Vista Aero without problems, and so is my 8400, that's why I'm considered to buy such low end cards. I only need desktop cards (for compiz), not gaming. And I keep thinking, the bad performance culprit in Linux is because of the drivers, because I had no problem running Aero using this very same rig.
BTW, does the 9xxx series cards have same driver's performance issue as the 8xxx series cards?
Re: Some questions before downgrading to 7xxx series cards.
I have a 7200 card in case you are wondering. It's slow as sin in everything. You'd be right back on this forum saying "180xx driver 7 series performance sucks" if you bought one yourself. I also have a 7950GT. Ran compiz and 3D fine. I bought the 9800GTX+ to replace it for VDPAU reasons,.
Expect slow performance from the bottom line cards. Switching around from one series or the other won't help you. Compiz uses a GL context (3D) of your video card. You need a fast card with at least 128-bit wide memory buses. Buying a low-end card with 64-bit buses isn't going to fix your problem. If you must have a 7 series, at least buy a 7600 or 7950. Hopefully they are still cheap for you... since they haven't been made in a couple of years.
Re: Some questions before downgrading to 7xxx series cards.
Hi mooninite,
I just came home from the computer mall in my town, and saw some offer for 9600GT card, here's the specs.
It is cost about $104, and I just thought, "Okay, let's spend some money for nice GPU sometimes". And I bought it. It was way beyond my budget, but I think it would worth the money.
Now I just done replacing the old card with this one.
Compiz animation feels a lot smoother, but it still jerky when I have more than 3 or 4 windows opened. Well, I think it is the driver in the first place that needs to be fixed, not the hardware, lol.
Here's some shots:
I have some question about this new card, the specs says:
- Memory Clock: 1800Mhz
But the nvidia-settings shows only 900Mhz, any ideas?
mooninite, I appreciate your detailed suggestion and inputs, thank you very much.
Re: Some questions before downgrading to 7xxx series cards.
There are just two different ways to report the clock speed. For marketing reasons most vendors just display the effective clock speed.
So conclusion is: Nothing is wrong with your clock speed.
Re: Some questions before downgrading to 7xxx series cards.
So, each clock would transfer two data (?), so 900 x 2 = 1800?
That's make sense...
Anyway, I'm happy if there's nothing wrong. Dragoran, thanks for the clarification.
Re: Some questions before downgrading to 7xxx series cards.
Do you have "detect refresh rate" disabled in Compiz?
Those two settings will greatly effect your Compiz experience. Plus, turn on VSync in the nVidia tool.
I'm using my 9650M GT at the moment, with multiple windows up, refresh at 60Hz, Compiz forced at 60Hz, detect refresh rate off, and all window movement is silky smooth.
Re: Some questions before downgrading to 7xxx series cards.
If I disable the "Sync to VBlank", I got a lot of tearing when moving any windows.
I need to revised my statement, the jerky animation is the minimize/restore animation, it happened sometimes, mostly with Eclipse.
Anyway, do you apply custom configuration in xorg.conf, or custom nvidia-settings value (PixmapCacheRoundSizeKB, etc)?
Re: Some questions before downgrading to 7xxx series cards.
Re: Some questions before downgrading to 7xxx series cards.
But with the new card, I don't feel any difference setting any values, thanks for the advice.
Best Regard,
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In the hands of the organizations of CFC, our money will multiply into lasting benefits for those who need them the most. That includes support of the finest military men and women in the world.
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A retracting safety injector pen needle has the needle mounted on a carrier which is movable with respect to the hub, so that the non-patient end of an injection pen needle device is retracted into the hub after an injection for safety.
1. A non-injection end passive safety system for an injection pen needle, comprising:
a) a needle having an injection end and a non-injection end;
b) a hub;
c) a needle carrier situated in and moving coaxially with respect to the hub and firmly securing the needle;
d) a shield having a travel element engaging a corresponding element on the carrier permitting axial movement of the shield with respect to the carrier, said travel element engaging a locking element on the carrier to lock the shield in a position covering the injection end of the needle;
e) a shield return spring biasing the shield in a direction away from the carrier toward the injection end of the needle;
f) a carrier activation spring biasing the carrier in a direction away from the hub in a direction toward the injection end of the needle;
wherein the carrier moves the needle toward the injection end and into the hub, effectively storing the needle within the hub to safely shield the non-injection end of the needle after an injection.
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1. Field of the Invention
The invention is directed to a passive safety system that may be associated with an injection pen needle to protect a patient and/or healthcare professional using the pen needle from accidental needle sticks. The pen needle according to the invention provides for the non-injection end of a needle in a pen needle to be retracted into the device for safety.
2. Description of the Related Art
Accidental needlestick injuries from contaminated needles expose healthcare workers to the risk of infection from blood-borne pathogens, including the viruses that cause hepatitis B and C, and HIV. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers in the United States experience an estimated 600,000 exposures to blood each year, with RNs sustaining an overwhelming majority of these incidents.
While the injection device of choice in the U.S. remains the syringe, the demand for pen needles is growing rapidly. The use of self-injection pen needle devices is increasing due to the relative convenience, portability, and ease of use of these devices as compared to single use syringes. Pen needles are also becoming more commonplace in the hospital/clinical setting because certain drugs, such as human growth hormone and osteoporosis medications, are available only in pen needle form.
Healthcare workers have sustained needlestick injuries while removing pen needles from injection devices and subsequently disposing of them after administering an injection to patients. The needles are typically removed after each injection to minimize contamination of the medication in the cartridge and to prevent needle re-use. Removal of the needle generally requires the re-shielding of the injection end (also referred to herein as the "patient end") of the needle using the outer protective cover in which it was supplied. Injuries from the patient end of the needle commonly occur at this time, but they can also occur during the removal of the pen needle from the pen as a result of the exposed non-patient end of the needle. To wholly address the problem of needle stick injuries, it would be desirable to have pen needles with safety features on both ends of the needle.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,986,760 B2, assigned to the assignee of the present application, teaches a pen needle and safety shield system wherein a safety shield, which normally encloses the needle cannula prior to use, permits retraction of the safety shield during injection and automatically extends and locks the shield in the extended enclosed position following use. The pen needle also prevents retraction of the shield during assembly of the shield and needle cannula and hub assembly on the pen injector.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,855,129 B2 discloses a safety needle assembly having a cylindrical housing with a needle mounted thereon for mounting onto a medical injection device. A shield is telescopically movable relative to the housing between a distal position, in which the shield covers the end of the needle, and a proximal position, in which the needle is exposed. A spring located inside the housing urges the shield in the distal direction. A locking element on the device is provided inside the housing with outwardly pointing locking protrusions. The locking element is a separate part provided between the spring and the shield and it is longitudinally moved simultaneously with the shield relative to the housing during use, so that the protrusions on the locking element are guided from a first position where the shield is in the distal position, to a second position where the shield is in the proximal position, to a third position where the locking protrusions are blocked by a blocking surface provided on the inside surface of the housing, so that further movement of the shield is irreversibly immobilized.
In contrast to the prior art, where the needle is fixedly mounted in a hub, in the present invention, the needle is movable with respect to the hub and may thus be retracted to a safe position within the hub after an injection is administered. Thus, the present invention addresses the need for a safety mechanism on the non-patient end of the needle.
In one aspect of the invention, a non-injection end passive safety system for a pen needle comprises: a) a needle having an injection end and a non-injection end; b) a hub housing the principle components of the device, including a needle carrier and a shield; c) a needle carrier firmly securing the needle, situated in and moving coaxially with respect to the hub; d) a shield having a travel element engaging a corresponding element in the carrier, permitting axial movement of the shield with respect to the carrier and engaging a locking element on the carrier to lock the shield in a position covering the needle; e) a shield return spring biasing the shield in a direction away from the carrier toward the injection end of the needle; and f) a carrier activation spring biasing the carrier in a direction away from the hub in a direction toward to the injection end of the needle. The device is assembled so that, after an injection is administered, the carrier moves the needle toward the injection end and into the body of the hub, effectively storing the needle within the hub to safely shield the needle.
The safety shield system according to the invention is "passive" because the shielding of the non-injection end of the needle is automatic upon administering an injection, as the needle is drawn into the hub. In other words, user-executed steps are not required specifically to shield the needle.
As used herein, the terms "injection end" and "non-injection end" refer to directions on the device, regardless of whether the particular element is involved in the injection. Thus (for example only) the hub and the shield both have an injection end and a non-injection end. The injection end is toward the end of the device that is normally pressed against a patient's body to administer an injection, and the non-injection end is toward the opposite end of the device.
A pen needle is generally longer than it is wide. Movement on the longitudinal axis is referred to herein as "axial" movement. The perpendicular direction is the "radial" direction, and the direction traveled when an element is twisted around the longitudinal axis is the "circumferential" direction. As used herein, the injection or non-injection end of the needle is "covered" when the tip of the end of the needle does not extend beyond the end wall of the shield, or beyond the recess in the hub, notwithstanding that the tip of the needle may be quite close to the aperture in the shield or hub, and exposed to view.
The materials of construction are not critical. The structural elements, such as the hub, shield and needle carrier are typically injection molded parts, whereas the needle and springs are typically metal.
In the initial stages of an injection, shield 30 moves with respect to carrier 20 in an axial direction with a travel element on the shield engaging a corresponding element on the carrier permitting axial movement of the shield with respect to the carrier. For example, the shield may comprise buttons 70 on the base of the shield engaging corresponding tracks 130 and 90 in the carrier, as shown in the details of
In the embodiments shown, an element on the hub engages with a corresponding element on the carrier to releasably lock the carrier to the hub. "Releasably" in this context means that through the normal operation of the device, the needle carrier is enabled to move axially within the hub. For example, three axially extending tabs 110 on the hub, inboard of the radial side wall of the hub, may engage corresponding edges of through holes 112 on the carrier, fixing the carrier in place while the shield moves axially toward the hub during the initial stages of an injection. Thereafter, as shown in
Additionally or as an alternative, through holes or recesses on a radial side wall of the hub may engage corresponding elements on the carrier to releasably lock the carrier to the hub, in such a way that installing the cartridge on the hub (typically, but not necessarily, by rotating the cartridge into a threaded connection, which also rotates the needle carrier) frees the carrier. Thus, the carrier is unlocked in its initial state, held in place by the penetration of the needle into the septum of the cartridge/vial. This feature may be used in the absence of the above-described axially extending lock down tabs 110, or together with the tabs as an additional lock down mechanism.
During an injection, when the buttons 70 on the shield move in the circumferential direction from axial tracks 130 to track 90 in the carrier 20, the shield will want to rotate a small amount. The distance of circumferential movement may be very small, such as less than 1 mm, and preferably in a range of 0.100 mm to 0.250 mm, but nevertheless perceptible by the user. Any discomfort can be avoided by use of a shield insert 210. As shown in
This invention can be applied to any injection device incorporating a dual end (injection/non-injection) injection needle configuration, delivering medication (or other substances) into a body space (or other locations) where it would be advantageous to have dual end passive safety features to protect users (self-injectors or health care workers) from accidental needle sticks and exposure to biohazardous substances or other hazardous liquid substances. The examples taken from the preferred embodiments and described above, are for illustration, and are not to be deemed to limit the invention, which is defined by the following claims.
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Strong foundation, support system can help kids resist peer pressure
Peer pressure has been a teenage buzzword for decades. It is defined as social pressure by members of one's peer group to take a certain action, adopt certain values or otherwise conform in order to be accepted or fit in with a certain group.
Most adolescents want to "fit in" and "belong" to a group. The reality is that teens often compromise personal values and standards to feel accepted by their peers.
It is important to prepare our youth early with effective ways to resist negative peer pressures. We cannot shelter them from peer pressures, but we can prepare them to confidently respond in healthy ways.
Teens don't always see the consequences involved in negative peer pressure. It is difficult for their brains to process and make risky decisions on their own. This often leads to the self-rationalization where the need to fit in takes priority over the reality of the harmful consequences involved.
Caving in to peer pressure just one time opens the door to repeating the risky behavior. The following are tips for teens to consider when faced with risky decisions:
Know the law: Underage drinking is illegal and the consequences are real.
Make the healthy choice: Risky behaviors can be the cause of a variety of health issues. Be aware of and consider the physical and emotional outcomes of your decisions.
Ask yourself: "How will my decision affect others?": Think of your friends and family and how they would feel about your choices. Decide if your actions will put anyone else at risk or in harm's way.
Ask yourself: "How will this affect me as an individual?" Strive to be the best version of you possible. Don't let drinking and other risky behaviors interfere with your goals and dreams.
Make up your mind ahead of time: Know your decision upon arriving at a party where you know alcohol and other drugs might be present.
Find friends with similar values and beliefs: When you have a core group of friends who support and hold you accountable for your decisions you can all resist the pressure together.
Jessika Collins, a senior at Castle High School, said: "The best way for me to resist peer pressure is to make a decision not to drink before I go to parties. I have people in my life to support my decisions and hold me accountable."
A strong foundation and support system are key elements of resisting peer pressure. Statistics show that peer pressure
does not work as well on adolescents with high self-esteem, as confident teens are less afraid of rejection.
Besides work on the students' part to resist poor choices, they also need educational, prevention-based learning opportunities that are fun. This summer will be the 21st year of Youth Resources' effective High School TEENPOWER Program and the 11th year of Middle School TEENPOWER, both programs that provide activities to build self-confidence, leadership and resistance skills among youth.
TEENPOWER youth staff member and Mater Dei senior Jenna Kruse said: "TEENPOWER has given me the confidence necessary to stick to the beliefs that my parents instilled in me. I know that by doing this, I am the best version of me that I can be!"
More than 300 students from area schools will begin their ongoing TEENPOWER training this summer. For registration information, please visit www.youth-resources.org.
Unfortunately, negative peer pressure is not going away. The good news is that the best diamonds are formed under pressure. Keep an open line of communication about peer pressure with your teens. Provide them with the resistance skills training necessary to become the diamonds they were meant to be.
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Students in the Department of Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies (CARS) have access to the various sources of financial support offered to UNCG students in general. Some sources of support for CARS students consist of scholarships, work opportunities as well as other forms of financial aid.
The Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies department offers scholarships annually. In addition to CARS departmental scholarships, University scholarships are available on a competitive basis. We encourage students to apply for the many scholarships available to them. For more information, go to the scholarships section below.
Work Opportunities
There are many opportunities to work on-campus and off-campus while at UNCG. In addition to providing an income, part-time employment can provide important work experience relevant to future careers. Many of our students find part-time employment in a variety of design and marketing roles with retail, textile, apparel and other companies. For more information, visit the Student Employment Office web page.
Internships that offer summer employment are an integral part of our undergraduate program. Visit the Internships page.
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The University provides information and advice on other sources of financial assistance to help you start and complete your studies. Visit the UNCG Financial Aid Department page for more information.
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Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies, and University scholarships are available on a competitive basis.
CARS Department Undergraduate/Graduate Scholarships:
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The Asian Development Bank said Indonesia and other emerging nations, such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kazakhstan, Thailand and the Philippines, lag behind their peers in the Asia-Pacific region in boosting the role of private investors on infrastructure and development projects.
According to a new study commissioned by the Manila-based ADB, while overall prospects for public-private partnerships' (PPP) remain bright, governments need to continue reforms and address capacity gaps in the design and implementation of effective projects.
"It is the capacity of the public sector to be able to react systematically to the complexities associated with PPP projects that will ensure long-term success," ADB said on Wednesday in a statement accompanying the Economist Intelligence Unit's study.
It also found that the Asia-Pacific region has seen a boom in PPPs in the past decade, requiring more effective public sector oversight agencies, and in some instances greater political will, to advance the process further.
"These emerging economies are moving swiftly to put in place the necessary laws and structures to attract more private investment," the report found.
The study used a benchmark index system to rank the readiness and capacity of nations to carry out PPP projects.
"In order to leverage the $8 trillion required over the next decade for physical infrastructure in Asia, public financiers like ADB must undergo a complete change of mind-set and shift their focus from sovereign projects to PPPs," Woochong Um, deputy director general of ADB's Regional and Sustainable Development Department, said in the statement.
The assessment, carried out for 11 developing economies in the region, shows an increasingly open environment for PPPs, though with individual nations at different stages of readiness.


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A comfortable Times Square hotel that comes with a great gym, big rooms, and hip decor. A chain-hotel experience -- for better or worse.
No matter the time of day, it seems, there's a gentle groove playing in the funky lobby of the W New York Times Square, and a crowd hanging out sipping cocktails. That atmosphere, plus the central Manhattan location, extremely comfortable beds, and a well-equipped fitness center, make this a solid choice for anyone looking to be situated in Manhattan's bustling Theater District.
But it's also worth keeping a few other factors in mind. First, don't let the carefully constructed vibe, or the W brand's marketing, fool you: Under the "boutique" trappings, the W is a fairly large outpost of the Starwood mega-chain. So you're not getting an intimate, small-hotel experience or highly personalized service. And given that, the room rates tend to be fairly high.
On the other hand, the W brand's consistency is a distinct virtue: When checking in to a W anywhere in the world, guests generally know they'll get decent-size rooms, a high-quality fitness center, a lively, funky lobby scene, and W's famously comfortable beds -- and all that's delivered at the Times Square outpost.
Standard W service of "whatever, whenever."
Like all Ws, the Times Square property prides itself on its "whatever/whenever" service, wherein guests are encouraged to ask for, as the name suggests, anything at any time.
West 47th Street and Broadway, in the bustling Times Square Theater District.
This location on the corner of West 47th and Broadway is at the north end of Times Square. The TKTS booth, where same-day theater tickets are available for up to 50 percent off, is just steps away. A virtually constant stream of people, mostly tourists, fill the sidewalks. Blinding neon marquees consume every visible lot high into the sky. Food, souvenir shops, and sightseeing options are endless, and the sheer volume of bike and foot traffic can induce sensory overload.
The city closed off Broadway to automobile traffic between 42nd and 47th streets, making it pedestrian-friendly and more conducive to sightseeing. Cabs can no longer drive through the square, but they're easy to find if you walk a block or so in any direction. And virtually every subway line in the city runs through or close to Times Square.
Beyond the franchise shopping and pedicabs, there's a slightly more authentic (and less tourist-oriented) New York to be found only two long blocks or so to the West -- in Hell's Kitchen, a slum turned upscale neighborhood that boasts less gimmicky, less expensive, and much better restaurants than Times Square.
30 to 90 minutes from three airports.
New York City has three nearby airports: JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark (in New Jersey). Getting into town from JFK or LaGuardia is usually more convenient than from Newark, but travel times are heavily dependent on the time of day and traffic conditions. From JFK, a taxi to anywhere in Manhattan costs a flat rate of $45 and takes around an hour in average conditions. From LaGuardia, a metered cab ride to midtown Manhattan costs about $40 and can take 30 minutes if traffic is light, three times that if it's bad. Rides from Newark cost at least $40 plus tolls and can take more than 90 minutes. It's customary to tip your driver 15 to 25 percent.
Those looking to save some cash can use the privately run shuttle buses that are available at all three airports for about $14 per person. For more information on the shuttles, go to Super Shuttle or New York Airport Service. Public transit is also available for as little as $7 per person, but travel can take up to two hours and involve a lot of lugging bags up and down stairways.
For mass-transit directions right to the hotel, check out HopStop.com.
Big, very stylish, comfortable (especially the awesome bed), and equipped with up-to-date electronics.
By virtually any standard, these are really great rooms -- big, very stylish, comfortable, and well equipped. Bathrooms are small and don't have tubs, but feature nice Bliss products and a luxurious glass-enclosed "Voyeur" shower.
Clean, well-equipped fitness center and a lively bar scene.
As at most W hotels, the in-house fitness center, known as Sweat, is clean and very well equipped, with free weights, more than a dozen cardio machines, plenty of fresh towels, and a bowl of fruit for a mid-workout pick-me-up.
Pets get the royal treatment.
With its super-hospitable pet program, the W seems more welcoming of dogs than kids. The hotel can arrange dogsitting, dogwalking, a pet bed, pet toys, clean-up bags, leashes...pretty much anything you need to make your pet's stay in the city more comfortable.
There is a weight limit for pets, as well as a non-refundable cleaning fee. In addition to the fee, there is a nightly fee for Fido (or Fluffy).
Nothing particularly kid-friendly, but plenty of room for a crib or rollaway. And lots for families to do in and around Times Square.
Unlike most of the other W hotels, the W New York Times Square seems to attract a fair number of families. No doubt this has to do with the appeal of Times Square itself, as there is nothing particularly kid-friendly here.
An in-house seafood restaurant, plus countless options nearby.
The in-house restaurant at the W is the seafood restaurant Blue Fin. Like the rest of the hotel, the restaurant is heavy on design with a capital D.
The 24-hour room service is also supplied by the Blue Fin kitchen, but includes standards like burgers and pastas in addition to the restaurant's seafood-heavy selections.
If you've been to a W hotel anywhere in the world, you basically know the drill: A lively bar scene, funky design, solid in-house gym, friendly and attentive service, great beds -- and fairly expensive prices. The only difference: This 509-room property is in bustling, touristy Times Square.
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The America's Promise Alliance is a partnership of over 400 national organizations representing nonprofits, businesses, communities, educators and policymakers. America's Promise is dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth, with a focus on ending the high school dropout crisis and ensuring that students graduate ready for college and the 21st century workforce. Among other initiatives, the centerpiece of America's Promise is its Grad Nation campaign which launched in 2010.
The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) supports school counselors' efforts to help students focus on academic, personal/social and career development so they achieve success in school and are prepared to lead fulfilling lives as responsible members of society. ASCA provides professional development, publications and other resources, research and advocacy to more than 31,000 professional school counselors around the globe.
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ConnectEd: The California Center for College and Career is dedicated to advancing practice, policy, and research aimed at helping young people prepare for both college and career through Linked Learning. Linked Learning is a high school improvement approach that aims to make learning exciting and challenging. It connects strong academics with real-world experience in a range of fields, such as engineering, arts and media, and biomedical and health sciences—helping students gain an advantage in high school, college, and career.
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FINDS, Hong Kong's only Nordic restaurant (the name stands for Finland Iceland Norway Denmark Sweden), made the bold move over to 'the dark side' a while ago. Unfortunately, I never actually visited it when it was right on our doorstep in LKF Tower, so won't be able to make any comparisons with the old FINDS which I know was always very popular; however, I can tell you that the new FINDS, now located in the very trendy boutique hotel, The Luxe Manor, is definitely something special and well worth the oh-so-treacherous journey across the harbour!
The fun, curvy lime green and wood interior entices, giving a fresh yet warm atmosphere, accentuated by the big projected image of a burning wood fire. The retro wooden beams are beautifully contrasted with the modern lime green and multi-coloured Missoni print chairs. Having visited before for lunch, I liked the décor the first time round… but somehow, it felt even cosier in the evening. I was informed that the reason for the wooden beams and almost tree-like design was that they wanted to bring the outside world inside.
FINDS changes its menu seasonally, with only the freshest ingredients sourced by Head Chef Jaako Sorsa himself. I was invited to try 'The Nordic Autumn' menu, a five-course menu tasting extravaganza and a perfect reflection of the cooler weather we've been enjoying recently.
The meal kicked off with a King crab and beetroot starter – light and delicate, a mouth-watering contrast between the juicy beetroot, the soft fleshy crab and the crunchy toasted walnuts and white asparagus. Beautiful.
Jaako then had a little surprise up his sleeve for us that wasn't on the menu. He brought out his "salmon trolley" and carved up three different types of salmon for us to share: regular smoked salmon, beetroot infused smoked salmon, and one called 'pastrami', which in fact has nothing to do with pastrami as we know it, but is coated in a pepper crust. To complement these delicious cuts of salmon, a smoked salmon mousse and a dill and mustard sauce were also offered to us. FINDS is famous for its smoked salmon, going through over 6,000kg in a year, and now I can understand why it is so popular.
Next up was a slow-braised wagyu cheek and smoked wagyu tongue. The thought of eating tongue has never particularly appealed to me and nor was I overjoyed by the flavour. However, provided I didn't think about it and provided I didn't look down and see the ridges and bobbles I know to associate with a tongue, it wasn't too awful. The cheek, on the other hand, was delicious; a wafer-thin piece beautifully paired with tarragon carrots and spiced apples.
The poached North Sea cod fillet was light and comforting, matched perfectly with the rich and earthy flavours of porcini and green lentils.
The star of the show was hands-down the venison tenderloin filled with wild mushrooms. 'Tender' loin is an understatement as the venison was perfectly pink and simply melted in the mouth. There was definitely silence around the table as we all devoured it.
Just in case we were still hungry, we were served a fresh pear and raspberry terrine with caramel ice cream, a cloudberry crème brulée and a shot of Godiva liqueur. Wow, wow and wow.
As the 'cooler' days draw in and you start to crave some rich, warm comfort food, be brave, cross the harbour and go and try some of Jaako's seasonal treats!
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UK and Israel: An Alliance of Enemies
I against my brother, my brothers and I against my cousins, then my cousins and I against strangers—Bedouin adage
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A well-known proverb states that the enemy of your enemy is your friend; yet, sometimes, the enemy of your enemy is also your enemy. In the Middle East, your enemy may even be your best friend. A less-known, but more accurate, Bedouin adage claims "I against my brother, my brothers and I against my cousins, then my cousins and I against strangers," stating a clear hierarchy of loyalties. On paper, there is nothing easier than to prove the open hostility between the UK and Israel, to the extent that Israel's President Shimon Peres seriously claimed in a recent interview "England is anti-Semitic." Supporting this claim is an impressive list of quasi-arrests of Israeli generals and politicians. General Doron Almog escaped arrest in 2005 after being indicted for war crimes in a British court. In 2009 former military chief Moshe Yaalon—current Vice Prime Minister—called off a visit to Britain because of similar concerns. In December 2009, an arrest warrant was issued by a British court for then leader of the opposition Tzipi Livni, due to war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza when Livni was Foreign Minister. Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak faced a similar fate, but the British court ruled that as a sitting minister he enjoyed diplomatic immunity. Yet, claiming that Ehud Barak is a war criminal is not enough to define one as anti-Semite; in fact Ehud Barak cannot defend himself due to the very clear indictment issued by the United Nations on Operation Cast Lead.
Israel didn't behave better. In February 2010, Israel's Mossad used forged British passports in the assassination of Hamas leader Mahmoud al-Mabhouh in Dubai. This was so well proven that an Israeli diplomat was expelled from the UK in March 2010.
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A closer look reveals a different reality. London and Tel Aviv are surprisingly close on financial issues. The London Stock Exchange was the first to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE). The document formalized the ties between the two organizations, establishing regular meetings between senior executives, and mutual access to information in order to facilitate trading of the shares of companies admitted to both markets. At the time, fifty Israeli companies were listed on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market and Alternative Investment Market. Moreover, one of the main TASE members—its board—is a London-based bank, HSBC. TASE plays such a key role in the Israeli economy that Ester Levanon, its Chief Executive Officer, was a senior Shin Beth officer before joining TASE. At the Shin Beth, she ran the secret police's computer department. In other words, the mutual access to inner information by TASE and the London Stock Exchange gives a solid testimony of a cozy relationship, even if these cousins—following the abovementioned Bedouin proverb—like to throw stones at each other during their weekend games. This is true even before mentioning that prominent international bankers have substantial interests in both countries.
Britain is not an empire anymore. Militarily speaking it is difficult to even consider it a leading power, despite its nuclear capabilities. Turkey's navy is larger than the British one. Israel's army is larger than the British one. Even commercially, Britain is receding. The London Stock Exchange, once the most important in the world is nowadays just the fourth largest. Assets are leaving London; the most prominent example in this category is the recent repatriation—as it was called in Caracas—of Venezuelan gold. Until last year, much of that country's gold was stored in London. The former empire is so oppressive, that Venezuela paid for the storage and got no interest. The protective wings of China over Venezuela, assured a smooth withdrawal of the goods. Yet, the obvious richness of London is a solid testimony that the city maintains certain powers, though they are of the subtle kind. London is the leading international hub for bank transactions; its lords—their withered moustaches reminding us of their empire's past glory—live mainly on transaction fees. In their magnificent mercy, they let others dirty their hands.
In 2010, London performed 20% of global cross-border bank transactions. In April that year, 36.7% of foreign exchange trading and 45.8% of financial derivative trading went through banks in London. The UK may not have a significant fleet anymore, but it still leads marine insurance and related fields to the extent that it is the only city where all twenty of the world's largest insurers and reinsurers are represented. Lloyd's of London is still the world's biggest insurance market.
Ruling banks and insurance companies which are essential to international trade give the British government the power to carry financial attacks on practically every other country. Despite its apparent hostility towards Israel, the UK is economically friendly. The abovementioned links between the countries' stock exchange companies proves that. This friendliness is not the result of the UK being shy of using its blackmailing power. These days, Britain is conducting an economic war for the sake of its Zionist cousin.
In October 2009, the British government announced unilateral sanctions on Iran, by forbidding all British financial institutions from doing business with The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) and Bank Mellat. These sanctions were wild; unapproved either by the European Union or the UN Security Council, which joined the party only much later. This hostile act had not been provoked by Iran, which is a clear target of Western nuclear programs, including the Israeli one. The refusal of British companies to insure Iranian ships is causing problems to the marine activities of the latter. Moreover, Lloyd's List, which records sales of marine vessels, and the UN's International Maritime Organization, which tracks shipping and records the unique hull-numbers of ships, are both located in London. This is causing difficulties to ownership transactions that include Iran. Though the British banking system likes to portray itself as liberal and openly opposes restrictive legislation by the British government, when one of its banks gets a specific request from the government, it will comply and obviously keep quiet about it. No British bank will confront its government for the sake of protecting the rights of a customer.
Britain also exerts pressure across its borders. In March, SWIFT, a Belgium-based company which handles international financial transactions cut Iran off its network. Much of its transactions go through London's banking systems; apparently the British government forced the company to do so. A few days ago, on July 1, new sanctions banning EU members from buying Iranian oil became mandatory; oddly enough this deeply affects Japan and South Korea. These two countries are major importers of Iranian oil and insure their tankers in London. Their frantic attempts to allow the operation of their tankers was met with a firm denial by the British government.
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University of Colorado President Bruce Benson loosely tosses around the idea of "flipped classrooms," where students watch lectures online at their own pace, pausing the screen if they need more time to digest a concept, and then come to brick-and-mortar classrooms to discuss the ideas.
He also wonders about the potential of allowing students to earn course credit as soon as they can pass a test proving that they know the information -- using books and online materials for an independent study. The president of the flagship university has also given thought to whether universities should allow students to earn mini-certificates in specific areas, tailoring their education for particular fields of employment.
All of these now-hypothetical ideas could gain more traction when Benson -- with the help of his academic affairs chief and campus chancellors -- convenes a task force to brainstorm ways that CU can leverage technology to be more efficient. He expects the group to be put in place by Sept. 1.
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The "CAN'd Aid Foundation", a 501(c)(3) organization, was developed with a national scope but plans to make its first initiative raising funds for immediate relief and long-term help for victims impacted by the recent flooding in Colorado.
September 24, 2013, Longmont, CO – Since their inception in 1997, the folks at Oskar Blues have been committed to giving back to the communities in which their businesses grow and thrive. Over the years, the Oskar Blues Brewery and restaurants have provided support to those in need by organizing a variety of solutions like canned food and clothing drives at each of their locations during the holidays, to making monetary donations to local organizations. "With just one point-in-time donation to our organization, Oskar Blues fed 5,000 people. Successful businesses can make a huge difference to the communities they live in," said Edwina Salazar, executive director of the OUR Center.
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Although the "CAN'd Aid Foundation" will develop national partnerships in a variety of focus areas including outdoor recreation, arts and music, and environmental sustainability, the foundation's immediate focus will be on maximizing fundraising efforts for the expedited distribution of monies to the communities of Lyons and Longmont, CO; two areas that recently experienced massive devastation during severe flooding that struck the Front Range of Colorado. Many Oskar Blues employees, friends and family of the company were severely impacted by the floods, and Katechis' main goal is to support immediate recovery efforts for those affected in both communities.
Diana Ralston, the executive director of the "CAN'd Aid Foundation" echoed Katechis' sentiments about flood relief efforts, stating, "at Oskar Blues, our community is our family, and the recent massive flooding along the Front Range left a lot of our Colorado family members without homes, without towns, and in desperate need of help getting back on their feet. Fast-tracking our 501(c)(3) allows us to be a part of a long-term strategy to provide help to areas damaged by the flooding."
With Ralston at the helm, several Oskar Blues fundraising opportunities are in place to support flood relief efforts at the local level.
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. –The Pacifica Quartet has added a Grammy Award to its growing collection of musical achievements.
Pacifica, the faculty quartet in residence at the University of Illinois School of Music, picked up the 2009 Grammy for Best Chamber Music Performance for its recording of Elliott Carter's String Quartets Nos. 1 and 5. The announcement was made Feb. 8 at an afternoon ceremony held prior to the televised Grammy Awards program.
Ensemble members are Sibbi Bernhardsson and Simin Ganatra, violin; Masumi Per Rostad, viola; and Brandon Vamos, cello.
The quartet recorded Carter's quartets, on the Naxos label, in celebration of the composer's centenary.
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TUNKHANNOCK — The Dietrich Theater in Tunkhannock looked a lot different Thursday than it did one year ago when the basement of the building was filled with floodwater.
More than four feet of it gushed into the theater, built in the 1930s, ruining the carpets, walls, and the heating and air conditioning system in the basement.
"The first thing that I saw was a mountain of garbage outside and there were probably 20, 25 people outside, going in, putting things in the theater. I was overwhelmed by the amount of people here," said Laurel Radzieski, a worker at the Dietrich Theater.
Before the water even began to recede, people showed up to help.
"The amount of enthusiasm and energy and support we received from the community was overwhelming and that's what I can't forget," said Erica Rogler, who also works at the theater.
It took about six months of hard work and a quarter of a million dollars before The Dietrich Theater was back.
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7435765198465520140.post12942736247465000..comments2015-07-29T21:08:17.850-07:00Comments on Life's a feast: The First Plated Stories WorkshopJamiehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7435765198465520140.post-42460157991304010812014-06-08T03:20:57.412-07:002014-06-08T03:20:57.412-07:00Congratulations, teaching people is always a good ...Congratulations, teaching people is always a good experience, and in such enviroment it must be even better.Timofei Pninhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7435765198465520140.post-26679022237399516892014-06-03T19:06:35.782-07:002014-06-03T19:06:35.782-07:00I loved seeing highlights of the workshop on faceb...I loved seeing highlights of the workshop on facebook...I knew it would be a smashing success! Liz Berghttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7435765198465520140.post-119087880039885282014-06-03T15:43:56.523-07:002014-06-03T15:43:56.523-07:00I hope you know how thrilled I am for you and Ilva...I hope you know how thrilled I am for you and Ilva, how proud I am to call you a friend.

And now to call you silly, because you do inspire people. So there. <3Jennihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7435765198465520140.post-13739844246917204832014-06-02T15:42:02.512-07:002014-06-02T15:42:02.512-07:00This looks so wonderful I am caring for my ailing ...This looks so wonderful I am caring for my ailing Mom now but in future would love to do this class Looks like a great bunch of people learning what I love Photography and Food !! Rosemary Nardonehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7435765198465520140.post-18600362004089474072014-06-02T08:45:37.415-07:002014-06-02T08:45:37.415-07:00@Val - Oh I am so so sorry to hear about your loss...@Val - Oh I am so so sorry to hear about your losses! So much to deal with and I know you were taking care of your dad for so long. I am sorry.

I do so hope to have you at one of your workshops... we are trying to have one in the US next year... we are trying!! It would just be plain wonderful to meet you and have time with you!

Btw.... Plated Stories :-)Jamiehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-7435765198465520140.post-55592711364692129252014-06-02T08:33:48.507-07:002014-06-02T08:33:48.507-07:00Sh@#$! I will be in Italy for Terra Madre mid Octo...Sh@#$!
I will be in Italy for Terra Madre mid October - but there is a Food Bloggers of Canada conference the week before that - so I can't get there twice this year! (obviously) A consideration for the future... whenever Terra Madre is on (once every two years) have your Italian Plate2Page just before it or just after it... this isn't just for me - but it is sensible as this is a HUGE draw for many food bloggers across the globe. Jamie, I WILL get to one of your workshops. My dad just passed in January and my husband's mom - so unexpectedly, one week later. It's been one heck of a year, and travels have had to be canceled since dad's illness. I never did get to ACE Camp as a result. Was doing the home nursing for 17 months with mom.... anyway, keep sending me your list. Interestingly, I DID sign up on the website, as you suggested long ago - and have never received notifications of new workshop dates.
Your paragraph that starts like this:
All I will say is that I am deeply satisfied. As a workshop organizer, an instructor, a teacher, ..... I could really relate to - as I have done so many similar things in my city, and I could really relate to your feelings and would LOVE to be the participant rather than the organizer and teacher for a change!
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This proverb is so true...

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Up the creek without a passport
In last week's column, I promised to tell you about the rest of my trip to Lake Champlain in New York where I was fishing in the FLW Everstart bass tournament.
Let's start with how I ended up 5 miles across the Canadian border without a passport.
While out scouting for good fishing spots on the north end of the lake on the Sunday before the tournament, I decided to fish as close to the Canadian border as possible without going over.
I looked at a paper map and at the GPS map in my boat and decided that as long as I stayed south of a long point of land that jutted into the lake, I would be in the US of A. Unfortunately, the point I saw on the maps and the point I saw with my eyes were two different points, but not realizing that I drove over the border and started fishing.
And I didn't just go a little way across the border. I was close to 5 miles into Canada when I realized where I was.
I was faced with two options: 1. Turn myself in to Canadian border agents. 2. Take off flying for the U.S. border and hope for the best.
I chose the latter.
Arriving at where I felt was the U.S., I was relieved to see no one chasing me and began to fish. After about 15 minutes of traveling slowly down the shoreline fishing, I saw a big buoy with a lot of words on it.
Wondering what it said, I was shocked to discover that it was the marker buoy for the border, clearly stating that anyone passing by that point must immediately report to Canadian immigration under penalty of imprisonment and fines. Again faced with the same two options, I chose to run for it.
And here I am. Hopefully they don't read The Dispatch in Canada.
After a relaxing week of fantastic fishing, the tournament started off well except for losing one big fish the first day. Knowing that this would hurt my final standing, I headed back north with plenty of time to make the 75-mile ride back to Plattsburg.
Unfortunately, about halfway back my engine began to skip, and moments later I was sitting dead in the water in the middle of nowhere on the big lake.
Fortunately, another contestant also headed north stopped to help, so we loaded our fish in his boat and my co-angler left for the weigh in while I stayed behind to figure out how to get home.
To make a long story short(er), I ended up getting towed to a marina by a beautiful young girl who I met at a remote cabin, then got a ride back to get my truck and boat trailer, came back and got my boat, carried it to a friend's in Vermont and left it while he loaned me his boat so I could compete the next day.
On the way to his house, I almost hit a young moose that ran in front of me while I was looking off to the right at an old home place.
When I looked back to the road, there he was running along in front of me looking back over his shoulder with a deer (or moose?) in the headlights look in his eyes.
Thank goodness for anti-lock brakes. The bad news was this all took until the wee hours of the night so I got very little sleep. And the boat I borrowed was full of maggots because he'd forgotten a fish in his live well a week earlier in the hot summertime.
Despite repeated cleanings with Clorox, the boat still had the bugs crawling everywhere.
Despite all these obstacles, I ended up making a huge comeback on day two, moving from 90th place up to 28th, just barely missing the big money by a few ounces.
Oh well, it was fun and I am that much closer to a big win. The boat ride in to Plattsburg that second day was the roughest I've ever been on.
The steady 25 mph wind had 6-foot waves whipped up, but I drove right through them at 40 mph in a 19-foot boat to make the weigh in with 34 seconds to spare. At least most of the maggots got bounced off the boat.
On the way home the next day, I again pushed the limit and barely made it to a remote gas station on fumes. Luckily, they had diesel and I pumped 24.7 gallons into a 24-gallon tank.
And the roads were terrible in Pennsylvania. I saw two trucks on the side of the road missing wheels because of the huge potholes on the Interstate along a two-mile stretch. A motorcycle rider would be in big trouble. After driving for most of the night I arrived home at 5:30 a.m. Sunday and slept all day. I can't wait to get back up there again next year.
Kerr Lake fishing report – Stripers are still in big schools in deeper water (45–80 feet deep) between Henderson Point and the Kerr Lake dam. Bass are biting jigs and crankbaits 15–20 feet deep.
Upcoming area tournaments – Next weekend, there's an ABA on Gaston on Saturday, Aug. 10 launching out of Holly Grove and Brandon Grays Kerr Lake tournament Sunday, Aug. 11, launching from Occoneechee.
Next week's report – Kerr Lake fishing report. I plan to catch some stripers for the freezer.
Tip of the week — When fishing deeper water with a football head jig, remember to match the weight of the jig to the conditions. If fishing water is less than 10 feet deep, a lighter 3/8 ounce jig will work. Use heavier jigs for deeper water. I like a 3/4 ounce jig for water up to 20 feet or so.
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