text:
Kelli Browning (left) and Michelle Sicner (right)
Courtesy: Laura Jacobsen
Volleyball Duo Earn All-America Honors
By: None
Release: 12/18/2013
Sign Up For Free Email Updates
OMAHA, Neb.
-- A pair of Creighton Volleyball juniors have been named Honorable-Mention All-Americans by the American Volleyball Coaches Association, it was announced today.
Kelli Browning
Michelle Sicner
give the Bluejays a pair of All-Americans in the same season for the second straight campaign, when Browning and
Megan Bober
accomplished the feat.
A junior middle blocker from Waukesha, Wis., Browning averaged 2.45 kills and a BIG EAST-best 1.53 blocks per set for the Bluejays. She hit .323 on the year and ranks eighth nationally in blocks per set. Browning is a two-time all-conference performer and earns joins Bober (2010, 12) as the second player in Creighton Volleyball history to earn All-America acclaim on multiple occasions.
A junior setter from Omaha, Sicner averaged 10.00 assists, 2.68 digs, 1.47 kills and 0.97 blocks per set while also hitting .300 for Creighton in 2013. Sicner led CU with 16 double-doubles and four triple-doubles during the year, which also saw her earn AVCA National Player of the Week honors on October 15. Sicner was recognized as a Second-Team All-BIG EAST selection this fall. This is her first time she's been named an AVCA All-American.
Creighton finished the 2013 season with a 23-9 overall record while winning an NCAA Tournament match for the third time in four seasons. The Bluejays are coached by
Kirsten Bernthal Booth
First Name Last Name School Position Year Height Hometown
Inky Ajanaku Stanford University MB So. 6'3 Tulsa, Okla.
Tori Dixon^ University of Minnesota MB Sr. 6'3 Burnsville, Minn.
Haley Eckerman@* University of Texas OH Jr. 6'3 Waterloo, Iowa
Natalie Hagglund$* University of Southern California L Sr. 5'9 Encinitas, Calif.
Micha Hancock* Penn State University S Jr. 5'11 Edmond, Okla.
Emily Hartong@* University of Hawai'i OH Sr. 6'2 Los Alamitos, Calif.
Lisa Henning%# University of Missouri OH Sr. 6'1 Blue Springs, Mo.
Molly Kreklow University of Missouri S Sr. 6'0 Delano, Minn.
Chloe Mann* University of Florida MB Sr. 6'2 Gainesville, Fla.
Ebony Nwanebu University of Southern California OH Fr. 6'4 Fairview, Texas
Kelsey Robinson@ University of Nebraska OH Sr. 6'2 Bartlett, Ill.
Ariel Scott%* Penn State University RS Sr. 6'4 Ridgewood, N.J.
Krista Vansant^ University of Washington OH Jr. 6'2 Redlands, Calif.
Carly Wopat* Stanford University MB Sr. 6'2 Santa Barbara, Calif.
First Name Last Name School Position Year Height Hometown
Whitney Billings ^ University of Kentucky RS Sr. 6'2 Helena, Ala.
Liz Brenner^ University of Oregon OH Jr. 6'1 Portland, Ore.
Samantha Bricio University of Southern California OH So. 6'2 Guadalajara, Mexico
Madi Bugg Stanford University S So. 6'0 Apex, N.C.
Lauren Carlini University of Wisconsin S Fr. 6'2 Aurora, Ill.
Chloe Ferrari University of San Diego MB Sr. 6'1 Clovis, Calif.
Kristen Hahn^ Iowa State University L Sr. 5'6 Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Christina Higgins University of California RS Jr. 6'2 Inglewood, Calif.
Deja McClendon!$# Penn State University OH Sr. 6'1 Louisville, Ky.
Sallie McLaurin# University of Oklahoma MB Sr. 6'2 Midwest City, Okla.
Chiaka Ogbogu The University of Texas MB Fr. 6'2 Coppell, Texas
Bailey Webster$^ The University of Texas OH Sr. 6'3 Baltimore, Md.
Lauren Wicinski%^ Michigan State University OH Sr. 6'1 Geneva, Ill.
Ashley Wittman@ University of Minnesota OH Sr. 6'0 Shakopee, Minn.
First Name Last Name School Position Year Height Hometown
McKenzie Adams UTSA OH Sr. 6'3 Schertz, Texas
Jocelynn Birks University of Illinois OH RS So. 6'2 Willow Springs, Ill.
Chelsey Feekin Wichita State University S Sr. 6'1 Papillion, Neb.
Alexa Gray Brigham Young University OH So. 6'2 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Caroline Jarmoc^ University of Kansas MB RS Sr. 6'2 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Elizabeth Koberstein Marquette University S Sr. 5'11 Madison, Wis.
Kori Moster Michigan State University L Jr. 5'4 Cincinnati, Ohio
Kaleigh Nelson University of Washington OH Jr. 6'0 Salem, Ore.
Val Nichol Purdue University S Jr. 6'1 Normal, Ill.
Alexis Olgard University of Southern California MB Sr. 6'5 Spokane, Wash.
Chantale Riddle University of New Mexico RS RS Jr. 6'0 Roswell, N.M.
Kadie Rolfzen University of Nebraska OH Fr. 6'3 Papillion, Neb.
Emily Sklar Duke University OH So. 6'3 San Jose, Calif.
Katie Slay@^ Penn State University MB Sr. 6'6 Raleigh, N.C.
* indicates 2012 AVCA First-Team All-America selection
^ indicates 2012 AVCA Second-Team All-America selection
# indicates 2012 AVCA Third-Team All-America selection
$ indicates 2011 AVCA First-Team All-America selection
@ indicates 2011 AVCA Second-Team All-America selection
% indicates 2011 AVCA Third-Team All-America selection
! indicates 2010 AVCA Second-Team All-America selection
2013 Division I AVCA Freshman of the Year: Ebony Nwanebu, Southern Calif., OH
2013 Division I AVCA Player of the Year: Announced at the AVCA All-America/Player of the Year Banquet presented by Northwestern Mutual on Friday.
2013 AVCA Division I Honorable Mention All-America
First Name Last Name School Position Year
Avery Acker SMU S So.
Chelsea Albers University of Kansas RS Jr.
Hannah Allison University of Texas S Sr.
Ashley Andrade Wichita State University MB Sr.
Autumn Bailey Marquette University OH Fr.
Edina Begic Arkansas-Little Rock OH Jr.
Khat Bell University of Texas MB Jr.
Jennifer Beltran University of Illinois L Sr.
Abbey Bessler Xavier University OH Fr.
Mackenzie Bigbee Iowa State University RS So.
Jovana Bjelica University of North Carolina OH Gr.
Taylor Brauneis University of Florida S Sr.
Alaysia Brown University of San Diego OH Jr.
Kelli Browning Creighton University MB Jr.
Rachel Brummitt Texas Tech University L Jr.
Jordan Burgess Stanford University OH So.
Kathryn Caine Virginia Tech RS Jr.
Joan Caloiaro University of California S Sr.
Ellen Chapman University of Wisconsin OH Jr.
Jennifer Cross University of Michigan MB Sr.
Adrianna Culbert Colorado State University OPP So.
Kelli Culbertson University of Tulsa OH Sr.
Shelby Dalton University of Utah OPP Jr.
Lexie Dannemiller University of Michigan S Jr.
Maggie Deichmeister Duke University S Jr.
Megan Devine East Tennessee State University OH Sr.
Jewell Dobson Lipscomb University MB Jr.
Darcy Dorton College of Charleston OH RS Sr.
Lauren Ford Lipscomb University OH Jr.
Deedra Foss Colorado State University S RS Jr.
Kimmy Gardiner Mississippi State University RS Fr.
Sydney Gedryn Cal State Northridge S Sr.
Kyle Gilbert Stanford University L Jr.
Abby Gilleland Ohio University S So.
Nia Grant Penn State University MB Jr.
Kristina Graven St. Mary's College OH Sr.
Meghan Haggerty University of Nebraska MB So.
Victoria Hamsher Virginia Tech MB Sr.
Meredith Hays University of Arkansas OH Jr.
Xitali Herrera UTEP MB Sr.
Casey Hinger Cal State Northridge MB Jr.
Briana Holman Lousiana State University MB Fr.
Alex Holston University of Florida RS Fr.
Stephanie Holthus Northwestern Univesrity OH Sr.
Jeni Houser University of Notre Dame MB Jr.
Camila Jersonsky Auburn University MB Sr.
KiKi Jones Purdue University MB Jr.
Carly Kan University of Missouri OH Fr.
Colleen King University of Denver RS Sr.
Madi Kingdon University of Arizona OH Jr.
Shelby Kintzel University of Northern Iowa MB Sr.
Romana Kriskova VCU OH So.
Kendall Kritenbrink University of South Dakota OH Jr.
Kelly Lamberti Ohio University OH Jr.
Kaitlyn Leary Ohio State University OH Sr.
Kristyna Lindovska American University OH Jr.
Whitney Little University of Missouri MB Jr.
Karsta Lowe UCLA OPP Jr.
Mel Mandelbaum Tulane University S Sr.
Cori Martone Tulane University OH Sr.
Alexis Mathews Michigan State University MB Sr.
Molly McCage University of Texas MB So.
Sara McClinton University of Kansas OH Jr.
Ali McCurdy Duke University L Sr.
Erin McNorton University of Kansas S Sr.
Roxanne McVey Mississippi State University L So.
Alexandra Morgan University of Kentucky MB Sr.
Brea Muhle University of Denver MB Sr.
Ellen Mullins University of Tennessee L Sr.
Ashley Neff Florida State University MB Sr.
Paige Neuenfeldt University of North Carolina MB So.
Meghan Niemann Marquette University MB RS Fr.
Adrianna Nora University of Minnesota RS Jr.
Jeme Obeime Duke University OH Jr.
C'era Oliveira University of San Diego L Sr.
Jenna Orlandini University of Washington L Sr.
Karin Palgutova St. John's University OH So.
Samantha Peters Colorado State University MB RS Sr.
Mary Pollmiller University of Nebraska S Jr.
Lauren Rafdal University of Toledo OH Sr.
Ziva Recek University of Florida OH So.
Tyler Richardson Middle Tennessee State University MB RS So.
Krystal Rivers University of Alabama MB RS Fr.
Raymariely Santos University of Arkansas S Sr.
DeLaina Sarden UCF MB Jr.
Allie Sawatzky Texas A&M University S Sr.
Jordan Shaw Saint Mary's College OH Sr.
Michelle Sicner Creighton University S Jr.
Mo Simmons Clemson University OH Sr.
Natalia Skiba Northeastern University L Jr.
Alex Smith Xavier University MB Sr.
Aubree Smith Xavier University S Jr.
Erica Stahl Butler University MB Jr.
Vendula Strakova Hampton University RS Jr.
Becca Strehlow Pepperdine University S So.
Juliette Thevenin University of South Carolina OH Sr.
Carly Thomas Missouri State University S Sr.
Brittany Thomas University of Alabama OH Fr.
Molly Toon University of Michigan OH Sr.
Taylor Unroe University of Florida L Jr.
Elise Walch Florida State University RS Sr.
Nicole Walch Florida State University OH So.
Sierra Wilson University of Alabama S So.
Jays Video
Log In
(M) Soccer
Creighton Men's Soccer defeated St. John's 2-1 on 10/10/15 at Morrison Stadium
(M) Soccer
MSOC vs. Drake Highlights 10-8-15
(M) Soccer
MSOC vs. Missouri State Highlights 9-29-15
All Videos
Upcoming Live Events
Cross Country
Cross Country
Seating Charts
Staff Directory
Live Stats
News Feeds (RSS)
Photo Galleries
Copyright © 2015, Creighton University. All Rights Reserved.
Contact Us
Email Updates
Site Map
Directions & Maps


text:
Welcome to the Muppet Central Forum!
You are viewing our forum as a guest. Join our free community to post topics and start private conversations. Please contact us if you need help with registration or your account login.
The Muppets "Bear Left Then Bear Write"
From Kermit and Fozzie to Miss Piggy and Christina Applegate, discuss all aspects of "The Muppets" latest episode.
In Their Own Words: Jim Henson
Discuss one of the best Jim Henson documentaires ever. Featuring new interviews from the Henson Family, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz, Carroll Spinney, Fran Brill and more. Miss the show? Order the DVD.
Trophies Awarded to muppfozz
2Awarded: Dec 3, 2011
Somebody Likes You
Somebody out there liked one of your messages. Keep posting like that for more!
5Awarded: Dec 1, 2011
Keeps Coming Back
30 messages posted. You must like it here!
1Awarded: Jun 9, 2011
First Message
Post a message somewhere on the site to receive this.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
|Vatican urges against road rage
|Written by Lauren Ohnesorge
|Tuesday, 19 June 2007 19:28
Yesterday, the Vatican addressed pastoral needs of
motorists, telling motorists to be charitable to others on the highways and
refrain from road rage.
The document, Guidelines for the Pastoral Care of the Road, came about because driving has become such a big part of contemporary life, according to Cardinal Renato Martino. It urged drivers to avoid "primitive" behaviors of impoliteness and cursing, as well as not to drink and drive. The document also encouraged prayer along the route, saying recitation of the Rosary will not distract the driver's attention.
|Share This Article:


text:
Milan always knows the way to our hearts, whether it's through our stomach (we're suckers for risotto, prosciutto, and wine) or through our eyes (looking at all the awe-inspiring Italian fashion)! Speaking of the latter, Milan Fashion Week turned out tons of thrilling runway looks, from Giorgio Armani's pink boudoir collection to Dolce & Gabanna's feminine-masculine mix to Miuccia Prada's innocent ladies, but those weren't the only memorable ensembles we spotted! There were also loads of stylish attendees--including some well-known faces (Katie Holmes and M.I.A.), industry insiders (Anna Wintour and Anna Dello Russo), and a few of Italy's most inspiring ladies (Margherita Missoni and Delfina Delettrez Fendi)--all of whom are featured in today's Fashion Scene story. We're mad about all of the featured looks, but please tell us which MFW tastemaker tops your best-dressed list!
WHO: Bianca Balti
WHAT: Taking a break from the shows to attend the opening of the Mario Ybarra exhibition at Cardi Black Box Gallery on Saturday.
WEAR: Italian model Bianca Balti gave us an excellent example of how to work a biker-chic look into our daily routine via the outfit she wore to the Mario Ybarra exhibition. Balti paired a light-wash denim vest with a white tee, dark jeans, and workmen boots. She finished her off-duty look with a luxurious fur coat, adding a tough of glamour to her tough-girl ensemble.
WHO: Chanel Iman
WHAT: Feting the launch of the special edition 500 by Gucci car on Wednesday.
WEAR: Chanel Iman certainly enjoys a high-glam look. Just two weeks ago she turned up in an old-Hollywood-inspired ensemble for the Michael Kors NYFW party, and now she's channeling the late seventies--a look that is equally noteworthy in our opinion! The gorgeous model wore head-to-toe Gucci S/S 11--the Silk Raso Front Strap Dress ($2350, 800.456.7663) and Python Overlapped Belt ($990) to celebrate the fashion house's collaboration with luxury automotive brand Fiat to create the special edition 500 by Gucci car. The frock's intense blocks of color and sultry cut make for a standout look that's impossible ignore.
WHO: Abbey Lee Kershaw
WHAT: Celebrating the launch of 500 by Gucci last Wednesday.
WEAR: The always captivating Abbey Lee Kershaw wowed us with the all-noir ensemble she wore to the 500 by Gucci launch party. The model selected pieces from the fashion house's S/S 11 collection, including the to-die-for Suede Jacket with Fringe Sleeves ($8500, 800.456.7663), Black Fine Viscose Round Neck Tank ($995, 800.456.7663), and Crepe Satin Cropped Jodhpur Pants ($1900, 800.456.7663). Subtle gold accents from her jewelry and Gucci 1973 Small Shoulder Bag ($760, 800.456.7663) in Black Suede liven up her black-on-black ensemble for a shining finish.
WHAT: Photographed between shows on Sunday.
WEAR: Eye-popping color is the name of the game this season and from the looks of the Milan Fashion Week circuit, just about everyone is playing! We're particularly fond of the way M.I.A.--seen here sporting amazing blonde locks--addressed this ultra-bright outfit idea, selecting a turquoise feather-trimmed dress and electric orange clutch. In addition to her shocking color combo, we appreciate the way she juxtaposed the frock's femininity with a utilitarian Acne parka jacket for an unexpected, yet cool, finish.
WHO: Delfina Delettrez Fendi
WHAT: Checking out the Fendi F/W 11 show on Sunday.
WEAR: Living in the shadow of such a recognizable last name can be difficult, but Delfina Delettrez Fendi has certainly proven herself with the launch of her much-lauded jewelry collection in 2009. We are impressed with her talent and equally dazzled by her sartorial sensibilities, especially at the Fendi show in Milan. The jewelry designer paired the Blue and Red Ayers Striped Skirt ($4940, 212.759.4646)--from the fashion house's S/S 11 collection--with a long fur coat from the F/W 10 collection, a vintage sweater, and Yves Saint Laurent platforms for an eclectic and undeniably stylish outfit. Delettrez Fendi also accessorized her look with the covetable Fendi Crocodile Silvana Handbag ($8160, 212.759.4646) --a perfect finishing touch!
WHO: Katie Holmes
WHAT: Spotted front row at the MaxMara F/W 11 show last Thursday.
WEAR: We love a slinky, '70s-inspired jumpsuit for spring, so we were thrilled to find Katie Holmes in a chocolate brown version from MaxMara's S/S 11 collection. The actress paired the Silk Jumpsuit ($925, 212.879.6100) with the Pony Hair Pumps ($545,212.879.6100), from the fashion house's F/W 11 collection, and kept her accessories and beauty look minimal, resulting in an elegant final look.
WHO: Anna Wintour
WHAT: Photographed at the Milano Loves Fashion event last Wednesday.
WEAR: We can only imagine how hectic fashion season is for Anna Wintour, but the perennially chic Editor-in-Chief of Vogue took time out of her packed schedule to attend the Milano Loves Fashion event last week, featuring a concert by Duran Duran. Wintour wore a gold statement necklace over a simple black top, and kept warm with a long fur coat. And though it's not visible in the above image, it's also worth noting that she was also wearing a bold orange and black striped Prada skirt from the S/S 11 collection. Apparently Wintour and Anna Dello Russo are on the same chic page...
WHO: Anna Dello Russo
WHAT: Spotted at the Etro F/W 11 show last Friday.
WEAR: Never one to shy away from an exuberant print or vibrant color palette, Vogue Japan's Editor-At-Large Anna Dello Russo appropriately turned up in one of Miuccia Prada's wonderfully bold designs from the S/S 11 collection--specifically, the Arancio Denim Colona Strapless Dress ($1695, available at Prada stores nationwide). The frock certainly evokes a playful spirit, thanks to its intriguing cherub print, orange and black stripes, and ruffled hemline. Additionally, we like that Dello Russo incorporated Prada's Swing Sunglass ($245) and Stone Encrusted Clutch ($2100) into her outfit, giving it an extra dollop of her signature high-drama flair.
WHO: Eugenie Niarchos and Margherita Missoni
WHAT: Attending the Missoni F/W 11 show on Sunday.
WEAR: Of course our MFW coverage wouldn't be complete with a nod to one of our favorite directional duos: Eugenie Niarchos and Margherita Missoni! The stylish pair was snapped together at the Missoni show, both in darling pieces from the brand's F/W 11 collection. Missoni opted for a quirky look, wearing the patchwork snakeskin jacket with a pink velvet maxi dress with knit details and biker boots, while Niarchos went for a more refined and youthful ensemble, styling a floral mini dress and thick-knit sweater--from the fashion houses's commercial collection--with black lace-up Azzedine Alaia booties.
WHO: Giovanna Battaglia
WHAT: Arriving to the Dolce & Gabbana F/W 11 show last Wednesday.
WEAR: As Fashion Editor of L'Uomo Vogue and a former model for Dolce & Gabbana, it's safe to say that Giovanna Battaglia knows a thing or two about style. Her outfit at the Dolce & Gabbana show particularly enthralled us, where she opted to wear a floral ensemble by the Italian designer duo, offset by a brown turtleneck and tights. Giovanna finalized her outfit with the Fendi Silvana Bag in Red and Pequin ($1870) and Armani shoes, resulting in a perfect on-the-go look for a true fashion maven.
WHO: Elisa Sednaoui
WHAT: Spotted outside the Giorgio Armani F/W 11 show on Monday.
WEAR: We are clearly crazy about what our favorite models don when they're not on duty, especially when they look like Elisa Sednaoui. She stood out from the crowd at the Giorgio Armani show in a pair of satiny midnight blue pants--from the designer's S/S 11 collection--that looked striking against an otherwise all-black ensemble. The willowy Rome-born model finished off the look with a black tee and blazer layered underneath a sumptuous velvet coat and t-strap heels, all by the famed Italian designer. We love how she combined relaxed, fluid pieces to create an elegantly easygoing look.--Jessica Baker, with additional reporting by Erin Fitzpatrick
Photos of M.I.A., Eugenie Niarchos and Margherita Missoni, Elisa Sednaoui, Bianca Balti, and Anna Wintour, courtesy of Splash; Photos of Katie Holmes, Giovanna Battaglia, Chanel Iman, and Anna Dello Russo, courtesy of Getty; Photo of Abbey Lee Kershaw, courtesy of Billy Farrell Agency


text:
Jets Sign Lansanah & Harris
The Jets signed two more players to future/reserve contracts today: Inside linebacker Danny Lansanah and cornerback and returner Cliff Harris.
Lansanah, who played in five games for the Green Bay Packers in 2008 before bouncing around leagues, joins fellow ILB JoJo Dickson both of whom the Jets will take a look at along with Nick Bellore to get a feel for their inside linebacker depth. Josh Mauga is a free agent and Bart Scott could be a cap casualty come March which may pave the way for Demario Davis to start.
Harris had a promising future at Oregon before off the field issues saw him dismissed from the team. Known for his speed, Harris most certainly made his name not only for his quotes but his punt return abilities that were complimented by a solid set of cornerbacking skills. He was signed as a UDFA by the Eagles before being released in August 2012. He could be a player to watch throughout camp.


text:
Finding real payday loan lenders can be a challenge. If you are not careful enough, you might just make things worse. Your security details might get stolen and you might eventually lose everything you have. That is why you should be really careful in choosing your lender.
One effective way of checking if a lender operates legally is by consulting the Better Business Bureau. Check if there have been complaints filed against the lender. You can also check for the lender's reputation in the internet.
Another way is by checking the privacy policy and the terms of agreement of the company. They should be consistent and transparent. URLs starting with "https" instead of "http" will be a plus. This only means that the website is encrypted with strong security settings.In addition, ensure that you fully understand the contract. Only agree to the terms if you have fully read and understood them.
The easiest method to solve a financial problem is to contact a payday loans direct lender. They are the ones who can save you from misery related to financial problem. How do you find a person who is willing to do so? In case you need extra money, a reliable provider is the answer. Majority of them are found over the internet. Compared to other loans, one can avail loan very easily. Direct ones are much cheaper. This is the best advantage of direct lenders.
The interest rate is a significant factor to look into. Different companies offer different prices. It is ideal to ask for the interest rate. Of course aside from pricing, the quality of service is important. Remember when you are applying for loan, you need to make sure that you can be able to repay it. In case you don't, this will have an impact on your credit rating.
It is always a common factor that if you have a bad credit history then no lender would like to give you a cash loan. Fortunately, these payday cash advances do not follow this rule as far as payday cash loans are concerned. Bad credit payday loans are a daily occurrence these days.
The reason for this is that payday cash loans actually depend on your employment details and your salary. If the lender gives you a payday loan, you have to pay it back on your next payday. That means when you get your next paycheck you are supposed to pay the loan with the financial charges.
Further, the loan is for a short term only. From two weeks to one month is the allowable time. If you cannot pay on that day, you can always request for an extension.
As such, bad credit has no role to play as far as the payday loans are concerned.
Problems and crisis have become part of the human life. Even if you have an employment, these problems come at unexpected times and naturally you will need some immediate loan to solve the problems. It is here you need payday loans which are easy to get with few clicks of the computer. The only thing you must remember is to approach the direct payday lenders for this purpose.


text:
Logitech Wireless Rechargeable Touchpad T650
Wireless Rechargeable Touchpad T650
Watch how you can glide through Windows® 8 using up to thirteen touch gestures.
Fast, fluid navigation at your fingertips
Quickly scroll through your favorite web pages, pinch-to-zoom in on your family photos, and much more. Give it one touch—immediately feel the genius of touch navigation.
Plenty of room to roam
The large, smooth, glass surface gives your fingers the freedom to perform up to 13 unique Windows 8 gestures. With embedded precision sensors and resistance to fingerprints and scratches, built-in touchpads simply can't touch this.
Quick access to Windows 8 Start screen
Easily access your favorite apps on the Windows 8 Start screen with a simple dedicated gesture.
Non-stop rechargeable power
The T650 is rechargeable with up to one-month battery life* on a single charge. Just plug in the USB cable—even while using it—and instantly begin charging. With an on/off switch and low-battery status indicator, never worry about losing power again.
Logitech Advanced Technology
Plug it. Forget it. Add to it. Customizable Controls
Unifying receiver connects up to six compatible devices.
Learn more
Download the unifying software
Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless
Say good-bye to cords and enjoy wireless freedom.
Logitech Advanced Optical Tracking
Enjoy precise point and click actions.
Learn more
Personalize with optional Logitech SetPoint™ software.
Learn more
Customizable Controls
*Battery life may vary based on use and computing conditions.
System Requirements
- Windows® 8, Windows 10 or Windows® 7 Compatible
- Works with Windows® RT
- USB port
- Internet connection (for software download)
Warranty Information
3-year limited hardware warranty
Package Contents
- Touchpad
- Unifying receiver
- USB charging cable
- User documentation
Part Number
Technical Specifications
- Mouse Dimensions (height x width x depth):
- 134 mm (5.28 in) x 129 mm (5.08 in) x 12 mm (0.47 in)
- Mouse Weight (including battery): 210 g (7.41 oz)
- Receiver Dimensions (height x width x depth):
- 14.4 mm (0.57 in) x 18.7 mm (0.74 in) x 6.1 mm (0.24 in)
- Receiver Weight: 1.8 g (0.06 oz)
- Gestures
- < One-finger >
- Left-click
- Right-click (lower right of the pad)
- Application switching (by left-edge)
- Charm bar display (by right-edge)
- Charm bar display (by left-edge)
- Application bar display (by upper-edge)
- Horizontal / Vertical scrolling
- Zoom in/out (by pinch)
- Back/Forward
- Start screen
- Launch application switcher**
- Maximise / Minimise the window**
- Window display adjustment (Snap function)**
Number of buttons:
- Scroll Wheel (Y/N): Yes (Touch gesture supported)
- Tilt scroll function (Y/N) Yes (Touch gesture supported)
- Charging time 3 hours
- Battery life: 1-month battery life maximum*
- Battery type: Built-in rechargeable lithium polymer battery
- Wireless operating distance: Approx 10m*
- Wireless technology: Advanced 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity(Unifying supported)
- Interface: USB
- Scroll Wheel (Y/N): Yes (Touch gesture supported)
- Supported OS:
- Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Product Origin:
- * It may vary based on use and computing conditions.** Software installation is required.


text:
Officials say Thomas Neil Taylor, 30, of Bangor, died of a stab wound to the chest after a disturbance last evening in a local parking lot.
The victim of last night's fatal stabbing in Bangor has been identified as Thomas Neil Taylor, 30, of Bangor.
State officials say Taylor died of a stab wound to the chest. The case has been ruled a homicide.
Taylor was found wounded last evening in a Bangor parking lot after local police responded to a report of a disturbance. He was taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center where he later died.
The stabbing remains under investigation. Authorities are asking anyone who might have witnessed the incident, or who might have information about it, to contact the Bangor Police Department.


text:
Exceptional Image Quality...Definitive Control...Professional Functionality
For more than a decade, Canon has brought industry-leading lens optics and image processing expertise to the professional market with the XL Series camcorders. In that time, leading videographers have come to rely on the superior image quality and ultimate creative control available to them through the XL Series' features and open architecture system.
The latest in that line is the Canon XL H1S HD camcorder. It has all the features that have made the XL Series a favorite of independent filmmakers, corporate and event shooters, in addition to broadcast and news markets. To complement these features, the Canon XL H1S has added an even higher level of customization options and capabilities which will make it an even more useful creative partner for the demanding professional.
Industry-standard connections and terminals along with a wider range of image control settings and options are combined with the new Genuine Canon 20x HD Video Zoom Lens III with Professional L Series Fluorite. To back up that superb lens are three 1/3" Native 16:9 CCD with 1.67M Pixels (delivering a full 1440 x 1080) and Canon's exclusive DIGIC DV II HD Image Processor. The XL H1S is the compelling choice for anyone seeking to produce the best in high definition video.


text:
based on the concept of Dazzle Camouflage, Matthew Parker Events created this mural from over 10000 black and pink drinking straws on view at the Viking Gallery at Western Washington University.#47148
The triangulation series of Zhang Zhoujie uses parametric mathematics to create digital formed furniture pieces#47145
The Brooklyn mini bar from the Portuguese - based company Boca do Lobo's "Soho Collection".#47143
Poster series featuring Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Peter and Wendy and The Tale of Peter Rabbit.#47119
Imajen Exploration Tools. Sustainable tools for children, to cultivate their imagination, connect with and appreciate nature. By Kenji Huang.#47116
You've heard of dressing the table but what about dressing the plates ? This new project from artist Sonia Rentsch presents plates in their formal attire.#47115
Yasuaki Onishi was commissioned by Rice University Art Gallery to create a site-specific installation to coincide with the opening of the Asia Society Texas Center's new Houston headquarters designed by Yoshio Taniguchi.
Opening Celebration:
Friday, 13 April 5:00- 7:00pm
Gallery talk by Yasuaki Onishi at 6:00 pm
Reception and Gallery Talk:
Saturday, 14 April at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Gallery talk by Yasuaki Onishi at noon
reverse of volume (detail), 2009
Aomori Contemporary Art Centre
Aomori, Japan


text:
Marla Golusin, Psychology
Marla GolusinPsychology Student
Marla Golusin lead an active life – as a licensed chiropractor, as a foreign language teacher, as a consultant to Arizona state on trade issues – and she engaged everything she did with her whole mind, body, and soul.
Until a chronic illness left her exhausted and drained for nine years. That not only took away her life, if sent her bouncing from doctor to doctor and therapy to therapy.
Eventually, all these different doctors and approaches determined that it was adrenal exhaustion, and eventually they were able to treat it. And eventually, after she was on the road to recovery, Marla had a revelation:
"I realize that if there had been somebody like a licensed psychologist who I could have gone to early on in this process, someone who understood about the mind-body connection, who understood transpersonal psychology and stress management, then I probably wouldn't have had to go through the illness at all!" she says.
She decided to become that psychologist, and enrolled in Saybrook.
"My goal is to graduate, become a licensed psychologist, and work holistically in the areas of stress management and pain management – and hopefully be able to help patients, and help prevent them from going through chronic illness," she said. "What I like about Saybrook is that they're open to exploring, and that they encourage their students to be leaders and pioneers in the field: to do something that can really contribute. A lot of traditional programs are afraid to touch that."
Now, in addition to her standard psychology coursework, she's taking classes in clinical hypnosis, getting the skills and experience she'll need as a practitioner. "I'm finding that to be really fascinating. I'm having the chance to work with participants, and am having really good results with that."
Saybrook has even allowed her to explore a little known alternative approach that was a passion of her childhood: equine therapy. Her master's thesis will look at the impact that working with horses can have on people suffering from fibromyalgia.
When she was in high school she donated her own horse to a facility that helped troubled kids, and worked with them. "I saw the wonderful therapeutic ability that these animals had with kids, and how it helped to turn them around in a very positive way," she says. "Later, in my college years, I worked at other facilities that provided equine therapy, and I do again today. I've worked with kids who have autism, Down syndrome, kids who come from troubled families – I'd like to see more research done in the field to document the impact it has, because I think it has great potential."
She was amazed, and grateful, to find out that Saybrook faculty would encourage and help her – as long as she was committed to rigorous research.
"The faculty are outstanding to work with: there is a lot of freedom for creative expression here," she said. "There is the ability to take classes not only within my field of interest, but outside of the traditional box."
Most importantly, it fits with her life. "I like the flexibility, the ability to do my work at home, in my home state, and still be able to fly out for conferences, meet with students, meet with faculty … it's a nice balance."


text:
Full Screen
Located in the heart of Atlantic City, our hotel is just steps from the famous Atlantic City casinos, boardwalk, restaurants, and "The Walk" shopping center.
Starwood Preferred Guest creates every experience with members in mind. Award-winning benefits, and amazing global portfolio, valuable redemptions and more choices are just the beginning. See what makes SPG special, and learn how you can start earning rewards on your next stay.Join SPG Today


text: Find this wine Find this wine Layer Cake Malbec 2011 Smooth but dry. Nice low/middle grade Malbec Pin It Tweet one year ago by Kwitowski More posts Layer Cake Malbec Mendoza- Argentina 5 months ago by Emsimms Layer Cake - Malbec 5 of 10 - A little bland. 7 months ago by Nawallace14 Layer Cake Malbec 2012 Beautiful. Delicious oakiness. It reminds me of a burning fire. Nice finish. one year ago by Judy A. Layer Cake Malbec 2012 Mendoza - Argentina Fruit, mocha and chocolate, spicy and rich. 2 years ago by Wood T. Layer Cake Malbec Vintage 2011 With chuck and Jean 2 years ago by Mklein8587


text:
CSS courses are taught by faculty who meet the high standards of the University of Washington. The CSS faculty have experience in the software industry and are focused on providing a unique and innovative learning environment for students. Industry experts will be invited to classes to share their knowledge about emerging computing technologies and software development techniques. In addition, each student will have a faculty advisor for guidance in developing the student portfolio and an internship with a local industry partner.
Senior Lecturer
Office: UW2-320
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Dr. Laurie Anderson has worked for two decades in the high-tech computer marketplace as a software developer, network manager, competitive analyst, product manager, and technical and marketing writer. Working with small and large computer organization, including DEC, SUN, and IBM, she has experience in all aspects of the product development cycle with mini-, micro-, and personal-computers, operating systems, networking, and computer security. Her varied experience brings a practical, real-world view of computer technology and business communications that she applies to her teaching.
Back to Top
Associate Professor
Office: UW1-336
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://faculty.washington.edu/hazeline
Research & Areas of Interest
Dr. Asuncion received her Ph.D. in computer science from the University of California, Irvine, in 2009. Prior to coming to UW Bothell, she was a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Institute for Software Research at the University of California, Irvine. She has also worked in industry in a variety of roles: as a software engineer at Unisys Corporation and as a traceability engineer at Wonderware Corporation where she designed a successful in-house traceability system.
Her research emphasis is on traceability and she has developed a novel software traceability approach that automatically links distributed and heterogeneous information. She has investigated the tracing of software license conflicts in heterogeneously composed software systems. Dr. Asuncion is also interested in investigating the traceability challenges in other domains such as e-Science and health care.
Assistant Professor
Office: UW1-241
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://faculty.washington.edu/minchen2
Dr. Chen received her M.S. and Ph. D. at the School of Computing and Information Sciences at Florida International University, Miami, Florida. Prior to coming to UW Bothell, she was a tenured associate professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Montana.
Professor Emeritus
Dr. Cioch is a software engineer, with degrees in math, statistics and computer engineering, and a doctorate in Computer and Communications Sciences from the University of Michigan. After obtaining his Ph.D. in 1985, he taught at Oakland University in the greater Detroit area. He moved to Seattle and started teaching at Bothell in 2000. After 25 years in the classroom, he retired from teaching in 2010.
Dr. Cioch's technical interests derive from his basic interest in software comprehension, both as it relates to software's internal characteristics and to its utilization in a particular environment. His specialty is assessing the degree of fit of software engineering techniques, tools and methods to any given situation, and tailoring their application to enhance their effectiveness. His practical experience includes serving as a contractor for the U.S. Army, consulting for auto-related companies and participating in the failure of two start-up companies.
Dr. Cioch enjoys teaching because his classes are usually filled with practitioners who are interested in applying what they learn to solve problems they are facing. This affords him an opportunity to make a difference in how they approach their career, a challenge to earn their respect, and a continual source of motivation to keep abreast of current developments.
Office: UWBB-245
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Dr. Erdly is a graduate of the University of Washington where he received his Ph.D. in social/organizational psychology. He has held significant
leadership positions in a variety of industry and government technology organizations - and continues his involvement in entrepreneurship and software innovation. This on-going experience serves as a baseline for his research interests in social computing/analytics, human-computer interaction, game design/mechanics, wide area network (WAN) design, computer science research methods, health care informatics and software engineering/project management. He was the founding Director of the CSS program, and currently serves as the Director of the newly launched Interactive Media Design (IMD) degree.
Professor and Chair
Office: UW1-331
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://faculty.washington.edu/mfukuda
Dr. Munehiro Fukuda received a B.S. from the College of Information Sciences and an M.S. from the Master's Program in Science and Engineering at the University of Tsukuba in 1986 and 1988. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Information and Computer Science at the University of California at Irvine in 1995 and 1997, respectively. He has worked in the hardware development of shared-memory multiprocessors at IBM Tokyo Research Laboratory from 1988 to 1993. During his Ph.D. and PostDoc study at UC Irvine from 1993 to 1997, he has focused on software technologies to coordinate parallel and distributed computations, using a navigational autonomy approach. During 1998-2001, he was an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Information Sciences and Electronics at the University of Tsukuba, where he has designed the M++ self-migrating threads to realize parallel execution of multi-agent applications. His research interests include mobile agents, multi-threading, cluster computing, grid computing and distributed simulations.
Office: UWBB-225
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://faculty.washington.edu/jackels
Dr. Jackels is a graduate of the University of Washington where he earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry. For many years, Dr. Jackels' research had focused primarily on application of large-scale computational science methods to chemical and physical problems involving the ground and excited state properties of small molecules, especially those that are of importance in Earth's atmosphere. These studies employed large-scale CASSCF, configuration interaction, and perturbation theory calculations.
Recently his scholarship has moved in an entirely different direction, involving collaboration in an international project to conduct service-based chemistry research for improvement of coffee quality with Nicaraguan small-holder coffee farmers. This project has involved field work on farms in Nicaragua and laboratory studies in both Seattle and Managua.
Office: UW1-349
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://faculty.washington.edu/kimw6
Dr. Wooyoung Kim received her Ph.D. in computer science at Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA., in 2012. She has an M.S. in computer science at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA., and an M.S. and B.S. in mathematics at Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea. She has worked as a computer programmer and as a researcher in TELSTON, Inc., Seoul, Korea. She developed various computer-telephony integration systems including CallBank at the company.
Dr. Kim's current research interests is in bioinformatics and systems biology, which is, in nature, an interdisciplinary study including not only various areas in computer science (such as machine learning, data mining, numerical analysis, graph theory and pattern recognition), but also various subjects (biology, chemistry, engineering, statistics and physics). Her PhD work was to detect and evaluate biological motifs.
Office: UW1-113
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Mark Kochanski is a graduate of Purdue University where he studied both geology and computer sciences leading up to an M.S. in Economic Geology with a computer application-based thesis in 1984. Mark started working in the computing industry during high school in the mid-70s. From the mid-80s through early 90s,Mark worked in the petroleum industry developing application, enterprise, and industry-wide data models, databases, and user-friendly, data-oriented applications. In 1993, Mark started his successful independent consulting company, Albion Technology, which has provided technology expertise and IT support to a variety of business and organizations. In Mark's 25+ years in the computing field, he has provided computing expertise for a variety of companies from Exxon to startups, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and the U.S. Government; worked in a variety of computing environments from palm to mainframe and from standalone to massively distributed; developed from device drivers, database engines, and middleware, to business and technical/scientific applications.
Mark's industry background and on-going experience with clients reinforces Mark's desire to help train quality software developers who can grow into technical leads, software architects, and beyond. Mark's technical interests includes anything database, user-friendly applications, component-based systems, XML, and other technologies that lead to creative solutions to difficult real-world problems.
Office: UW1-335
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://faculty.washington.edu/lagesse/
Dr. Lagesse received his Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2009. Prior to coming to UW Bothell, he held positions as a research scientist in the cyber security research groups at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and BBN Technologies.
Dr. Lagesse's expertise is in the areas of cyber security and pervasive systems. His dissertation research was focused on developing trust in pervasive systems, such as mobile peer-to-peer or dynamic service composition. Through game theoretic techniques, he enabled more reliable and secure access to services and resources in pervasive computing environments. Further, he established a framework for increasing code and information reuse in distributed trust mechanisms and for easing the deployment of these mechanisms. His current research focuses on formal methods, internet voting, device and wireless privacy, and secure online machine learning.
Office: UW2-317
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Dr. Danielle Lee received a M.S. degree in Telecommunication and Network Management from Sangmyung University and Syracuse University in 1998 and 2001, respectively. She received her Ph.D. in Information Science at the University of Pittsburgh in 2013. Before pursuing her doctoral degree, she has worked for Samsung SDS Inc., as a software engineer.
Dr. Lee's research interests lie on interdisciplinary research focusing on knowledge management and social media. Her past research revealed an in-depth understanding of knowledge-sharing patterns on various social media applications. She also developed personalized recommendations using social networks, highlighting the potential for new types of social recommendations expandable to more diverse social networks. Her current research focuses on information personalization technologies on social media and the nature of socially constructed metadata.
Office: UW1-134
Email: email@example.com
Dr. Lin graduated from Stanford University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.S. in Civil Engineering-Water Resources. After working as an environmental engineer, he returned to school and received his Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from UCLA. He has held postdoctoral appointments at CIRES/University of Colorado and the University of Chicago and was formerly a Professor of Physics at North Park University in Chicago. His atmospheric science research examines tropical climate variability using stochastic convective parameterizations and ice-atmosphere interactions in the Arctic.
Johnny's recent scholarship and service has focused on simple frameworks for modularizing climate models, helping scientists to be more productive using the Python programming language, and virtual interactive learning environments. He also has written a book on environmental ethics.
Office: DISC-476
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Office: UW1-347
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://faculty.washington.edu/cfolson
Dr. Clark Olson received the B.S. degree in computer engineering in 1989 and the M.S. degree in electrical engineering in 1990, both from the University of Washington, Seattle. He received the Ph.D. degree in computer science in 1994 from the University of California, Berkeley. After spending two years doing research at Cornell University, he moved to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he spent five years working on computer vision techniques for Mars rovers and other applications. Dr. Olson joined the faculty at the University of Washington, Bothell in 2001. His research interests include computer vision, clustering, and robot navigation. He teaches classes on introductory programming, data structures, algorithms, database systems, and computer vision.
Office: UW1-341
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://faculty.washington.edu/socha/
A fellow Husky, Dr. Socha received his Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Washington. He also received his B.S. in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin and M.S. in Computer Science from the UW.
He has worked in a variety of software organizations as a programmer, architect, manager, teacher, ScrumMaster, product designer, change agent, and agile coach. His interests have consistently been on how to effectively design software and human systems, with the focus on the human and social aspects of software development.
"I am a pragmatist. A collaborator. An optimist. I look for simple solutions that address underlying design forces."
Professor & Associate Dean
Office: UW1-360D
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://faculty.washington.edu/stiber
Dr. Stiber received a BS in Computer Science and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Washington University, Saint Louis, in 1983, and his MS and PhD in Computer Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, where he was a Research and a Teaching Assistant. He has held positions with Texas Instruments (Dallas, Texas), Philips (Eindhoven, Netherlands), and the IBM Los Angeles Scientific Center. He was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology during 1992-96 and a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley in 1996-97. Dr. Stiber is a frequent visitor to the Department of Biophysical Engineering at Osaka University (Japan). His research interests include: scientific data management and visualization, computational neuroscience, biocomputing, neuroinformatics, simulation, scientific computing, neural networks, autonomous systems, computer graphics, computer vision, nonlinear dynamics, and complex systems.
Office: UW1-339
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://faculty.washington.edu/ksung
Dr. Kelvin Sung received his Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1992. His background is in computer graphics, hardware and machine architecture. He came to UW Bothell from Alias|Wavefront in Toronto, where he played a key role in designing and implementing the Maya Renderer, a new generation image synthesis system. He also co-designed a patented motion blur algorithm. Images generated based on that algorithm can be found in movies including Independence Day and Wing Commander. Before joining Alias|Wavefront, Kelvin was an Assistant Professor with the School of Computing, National University of Singapore. Kelvin's research interests are in studying the role of technology in supporting human communication. Currently he is studying how different media delivered by technology can better support the presentation of ideas.
Assistant Professor
Office: UW1-337
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://faculty.washington.edu/geetha
Dr. Thamilarasu received her Ph.D. in computer science and engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2009. Before coming to UWB, she was an Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Science at the SUNY Institute of Technology, where she directed the wireless sensor and networking security research lab and led development of their MS in Network and Computer Security degree.
Dr. Thamilarasu's research focus is in the field of wireless ad hoc and sensor networks with emphasis on network security and cross-layer optimizations. Her past research addressed the building of robust intrusion detection systems in wireless ad hoc and sensor networks using cross-layer optimizations to provide secure and reliable wireless networked systems. Her current research is mainly directed towards addressing security in biomedical wireless sensor networks, cloud computing, and vehicular networking.
Principal Lecturer
Office: UW1-353
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://faculty.washington.edu/zander
Dr. Zander received an M.S. degree in mathematics from the University of Colorado and a M.S. and Ph.D. in computer science from Colorado State University. She has worked in the software industry at Hewlett-Packard and IBM, and her interests include object-oriented programming and design, programming languages, and computer science education. After her original Ph.D. work in Distributed Artificial Intelligence, she was drawn to the education aspect and currently focuses on Computer Science Education research. Her primary research group includes colleagues from the US, Sweden, and Wales.
Before becoming a founding faculty member of CSS, Dr. Zander spent many years shaping the minds of students, teaching mathematics and computer science at the University of Maine, Colorado State University, and Seattle University. At Seattle University her students rewarded her efforts by voting her outstanding faculty awards. In 2002, Dr. Zander received the University of Washington's highest teaching honor, the Distinguished Teaching Award.
Affiliate Assistant Professor
Website: http://faculty.washington.edu/mhali/
Dr. Mohamed Ali is a senior software design engineer in the StreamInsight group at Microsoft. Mohamed's research interests include advancing the state-of-the-art in the design and implementation of data streaming systems to cope with emerging application requirements. In summer 2006, Mohamed visited the database group at Microsoft Research (MSR) where he and his colleagues ramped up the Complex Event Detection and Response (CEDR) project. Then, Mohamed joined the SQL Server group at Microsoft to productize the CEDR project. CEDR has shipped and brand-named as Microsoft StreamInsight. Since the first public release of StreamInsight, Mohamed has been advocating for "real-time information management everywhere"; that is the use of StreamInsight in monitoring, managing and mining real time information across a diversity of verticals. These verticals include but are not limited to: online advertising, behavioral targeting, business intelligence, computational finance, traffic management, social networking, homeland security, emergency and crisis management.
Affiliate Professor
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/eric_brechner/
Dr. Eric Brechner is the development manager for the Xbox Engineering Services. He is widely known within the engineering community as his alter ego, I.M. Wright. Prior to his current assignment, Eric managed development for the Xbox.com web sites, was director of engineering learning and development for Microsoft Corporation, and managed development for a shared feature team in Microsoft Office.
Before joining Microsoft in 1995, Eric was a senior principal scientist at The Boeing Company, where he worked in the areas of large-scale visualization, computational geometry, network communications, data-flow languages, and software integration. He was the principal architect of FlyThru, the walkthrough program for the 20 gigabyte, 500+ million polygon model of the Boeing 777 aircraft. Eric has also worked in computer graphics and CAD for Silicon Graphics, GRAFTEK, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He has published a book on software best practices, holds eight patents, earned a BS and MS in mathematics and a PhD in applied mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and was a certified performance technologist.
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://staff.washington.edu/peaklist/
Dr. Howbert received a B.A. in English Literature from Stanford University in 1977 and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry in 1983. Thereafter he pursued a long first career in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. His achievements include the entry of six new drugs into clinical trials, over 40 issued U.S. patents, and positions as Vice-President of Research at two Seattle-area biotech companies, Celltech R&D and CEPTYR, Inc.
In more recent years he transitioned to a second career in computer science. Since obtaining a M.S. in Computer Science from University of Washington in 2008, he has specialized in the application of machine learning to large, complex datasets, mostly in the biomedical field. He worked on parallelized ensemble learning platforms at Insilicos LLC, and on building models to predict epileptic seizures from intracranial EEG at NeuroVista Corp. His current research is primarily in computational proteomics, conducted in the Department of Genome Sciences at University of Washington. He also consults for Zillow, Inc. on real estate valuation models.
Office: UW2-317
Email: email@example.com
On Leave 2013-14
Joe McCarthy is an irrepressible instigator, connector and evangelist, interested in the ways that people connect technologies and the ways that technologies connect people. Joe's research and development experience spans the areas of artificial intelligence, natural language processing, machine learning, ubiquitous computing, human-computer interaction and computer-supported cooperative work. After 15 years in the corporate world, Joe renewed his early passion for education, returning to academia in 2011 to empower students to program rather than be programmed. He currently enjoys teach introductory programming courses as well as senior-level computer science courses in operating systems, computer networks, human-computer interaction and social robotics.
Joe's most recent corporate position was founder and director of Strands Labs Seattle, where he led an applied R&D team for Oregon-based Strands Labs, Inc. Prior to joining Strands, Joe was a principal scientist at Nokia, and a senior researcher at Intel and Accenture. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts, and his career includes earlier roles as entrepreneur, professor and consultant. Joe has authored or co-authored over 40 technical publications, given over 50 presentations, and has served as Conference Co-Chair of CSCW 2002, General Chair of UbiComp 2003, Program Co-Chair of UbiComp 2008, and Chair of the UbiComp Steering Committee from 2003-2009. He currently serves as Editor of the Social Mediator Forum at ACM Interactions magazine.
More information about Joe can be found on his blog, Twitter feed (@gumption) and personal homepage.
Affiliate Assistant Professor
Dr. Shonle is a software engineer and received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego in 2009. Prior to his affiliation with UW Bothell, he was an assistant professor at The University of Texas at San Antonio, from 2009 to 2012. He received his BA in Computer Science from Clark University in 2000. Before graduate school, he worked in the industry for three years as an individual contributor at Sun Microsystems.
Dr. Shonle's research interests in software engineering include refactoring, software design, aspect-oriented programming, programming language design, and programming tools. Dr. Shonle is a co-investigator, along with Dr. Asuncion, on an NSF-funded project (award 1218266) on the topic of tracing and reasoning about changing artifacts.
© University of Washington Bothell Privacy | Terms


text:
Torrentshell Pullover (Men's)
Out of Stock Product Number: 24291
Amazon downpour, Rocky Mountain squall, gutter spray at the bus stop – wet is wet. Pull shelter from your pack with the ultimate emergency rain jacket: the men's Patagonia Torrentshell Pullover. This H2No Performance Standard nylon ripstop pullover is pared down, lightweight and simple – it's focused on protection with 2.5-layer nylon fabric that has a waterproof/breathable barrier and Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish. It has an updated, improved fit, packs into a new, protected, center-front torso pocket (with a carabiner clip-in loop) and the center-front zip now has minimal welt exterior and interior storm flaps. Elasticized cuffs, microfleece-lined neck, a drawcord hem and an adjustable, roll-down hood (fits snugly over low-profile helmets) with laminated visor round out the features.
* This product does not qualify for shipping to all countries.
- H2No Performance Standard shell with waterproof/breathable 2.5-layer nylon ripstop
- 2-way-adjustable hood with laminated visor rolls down and stows
- Microfleece-lined neck provides comfort and protects waterproof/breathable barrier
- Chest-deep center-front zipper with a minimal welt storm flap creates a zippergarage chin guard
- Drop-in center-front torso pocket with welted exterior storm flap and DWR (durable water repellent)-treated zippers
- Elasticized cuffs and adjustable drawcord hem seal out precip
- Self-stuff torso pocket with carabiner clip-in loop
Gender: Men's
Weight: 306 g (10.8 oz)
Material: Nylon, waterproof/breathable barrier
Fit: Regular Fit
Technologies: [H2No Performance, Deluge DWR finish]
H2No Performance
Deluge DWR finish
Season: S15
Vendor ProductId: 83931
Review ProductId: 24291
Reviewed by 1 customer
- Attractive Design
- Comfortable
- Durable
- Good Cut
- Lightweight
- Versatile
- Not Enough Pockets
Best Uses
- Bad Weather
- Outdoor Activities
- Travel
Comments about Patagonia Torrentshell Pullover (Men's):
I just returned from a 10 day trip to Ireland. It rained or drizzled almost every day, and my Torrentshell pullover and pants performed flawlessly. I never got too warm because of the ample front zipper on the jacket, and the material kept me completely dry even on the few occasions when it did pour down buckets. I only wish it had a kangaroo pocket. Other than that, it's awesome.
- Sizing:
- Feels true to size
- Sleeve Length:
- Feels true to length
- Was this a gift?:
- No


text:
42 U.S. Code Chapter 41, Subchapter IV - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
prev | next
- § 3371. Assistance for housing in Alaska
- §§ 3372, 3373. Repealed.]
- § 3374. Acquisition of property at or near military bases which have been ordered to be closed and certain property owned by members of the Armed Forces, Department of Defense and United States Coast Guard civilian employees, and surviving spouses
LII has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references LII.


text:
the best reviews
their picks
what to buy
As airlines place more and more restrictions -- and fees -- on checked luggage, packing lightly and relying on carry-on bags has gone from being a lifestyle choice to a necessity. Luggage manufacturers are responding with versatile new bags that weigh significantly less than older models, yet offer every available square inch of volume that the airlines will allow for carry-ons, meaning you can pack more and still end up with a bag that fits in the overhead compartment.
That is, at least most of the time. A growing trend in the airline industry is to outsource flights to regional carriers, even for trips as long as four hours. This means more frequent flights, but much smaller planes with correspondingly smaller overhead bins. As a result, even "approved" carry-ons of about 21 or 22 inches might have to be gate-checked. This doesn't cost money, but travelers need to be aware of the possibility that they may not have access to a bag that they planned to have nearby. And it will likely cost you time; you may have to wait until the baggage handler brings the bag up to the jetway, something that can take a while if they have to bring it up via a freight elevator, as some airlines do. If you have a tight layover, that can cause you to miss your connection -- or force you to sprint to your next gate.
A carry-on bag should be no longer than about 21 or 22 inches; although a very few airlines will allow a bag as large as 24 inches in an overhead bin. Check the airlines' website for their carry-on size restrictions. And be aware that their "official" guideline may not apply to your particular flight. Study your ticket carefully, if it says your flight is "operated by" another airline that is "doing business as" (DBA) your airline, which means you are likely to be flying on a regional jet. In many cases, your 21- or 22-inch bag won't fit in the overhead bin. However, with the exception of the smallest commuter planes, a 19- or 20-inch bag will. Most of the bags we recommend in this report fall in that 21- to 22-inch size parameter, but we also have great recommendations for smaller (19- to 20-inch) bags and duffels that hold a decent quantity of stuff, yet can be carried on virtually any size plane.
Spinner and rolling luggage is getting sturdier and lighter. Wheeled luggage revolutionized the baggage biz, making suitcases -- even very heavy ones -- so much easier to haul from the car to the plane, and vice versa. Until a few years ago, the only types of wheels on luggage were the inline skate type, also called fixed wheels or roller wheels. Now, spinner wheels are much more common. They can spin 360 degrees, so bags can be smoothly scooted along beside you as well as pulled behind you -- which makes it easier to transport two suitcases. Spinner wheels used to get panned for durability as they had an annoying tendency to buckle and/or snap off, but manufacturers are solving that problem and spanner wheels are lighter and more durable than in the past. Still, many frequent fliers prefer fixed wheels found on roller bags, saying they're more stable, and make a suitcase lighter and easier to pull behind you. For this report, we found the best spinner suitcase as well as a great roller bag Best of all, either will fit in the overhead bin of many aircraft.
Luggage sets are a fun, affordable option. Many hard-core travelers eschew luggage sets, preferring to own a specific selection of bags for their various travel needs, but luggage sets are very popular for those who either need to pack a lot of stuff and want their bags to match, or for the less-frequent traveler who want to own a good variety of bags -- and want the discount that usually comes with buying them as a set. They're great for family travel too, mom and dad can use the larger bags and the bigger kids can use the smaller bags. And don't forget your tots: we found an adorable option that even the youngest toddler can pull through the airport while your fellow travelers enjoy a dose of cuteness to brighten their travel-trampled day.
Luggage is frequently discontinued and updated, almost as often as electronics are, but there are still names that are standouts in any iteration: Samsonite, Briggs & Riley, Victorinox, Delsey and Travelpro, to name just a few. Although we focus mostly on specific, individual bags in this report, keep in mind that all of these bags come in smaller and larger sizes as well, and have the same quality as the size we recommend. Don't hesitate to choose the size that best fits your needs.
We also have some bad news: If you travel frequently you will probably need to replace your luggage frequently. Travel is tough on your bags and even the best bags will fray, get beat up, the wheels will wear out and the zippers will stick or split. Even the cheapest suitcases usually come with a 10-year limited warranty, but good luck getting anything out of it. The list of restrictions is longer than a security line during the holidays. They don't cover normal wear and tear (and who defines "normal" anyway?), damage caused by the airlines (which is the cause of most luggage breakage), or most anything else that actually damages your bag. The only thing most do cover is manufacturing defects, but most warranties don't specify what that means. Also, the comments we see from those who do try to get their bags repaired is that it's a huge hassle. There are exceptions to this -- most notably Briggs & Riley who even cover damage caused by the airline -- but not many. Also, you'll need to hang on to your receipt. Many luggage manufacturers won't even talk to you about your broken bag without it.
You'll notice that we don't make any specific recommendations for "lightweight" luggage in this report. That's simply because virtually all luggage made today is lightweight. Still, it's easy to make some mistakes when looking for bags that shave their weight down to the bare minimum, so be sure to take a look at what we have to say about that when we discuss lightweight luggage in detail.
The editors of ConsumerSearch are very experienced travelers, so we drew on our own knowledge to explain how airlines deal with baggage and some of the changes in the industry that have led to more fees and size restrictions. Then, we turned to the professional testers at sites like Fodor's and Outdoor Gear Lab. They put bags through their paces, sometimes for weeks, then report on durability and convenience. We also looked at roundups by travel experts like Peter Greenberg and the staff of SmarterTravel.com. They don't necessarily test the bags, but they're knowledgeable about travel and the needs of various types of travelers. We also combed through hundreds of owner reviews at sites like Amazon.com and eBags.com to find out how all of these bags hold up under real world use.
Elsewhere in this report:
Best Carry-On Luggage: Overhead bins are getting smaller by the minute, and airlines are tightening up their bag restrictions. These 19- and 20 inch bags and duffels will fit even the tightest spaces.
Best Spinner and Rolling Luggage: Spinner luggage, with wheels that swivel 360 degrees, and roller luggage, with sturdy, fixed, inline wheels are the most popular option for travelers. Most of our Best Reviewed will fit in an overhead bin, too.
Best Luggage Sets: Stylish and with a lot of packing options, luggage sets give you a lot of bang for the buck. We found a few good choices for grown-ups, and even some cute picks for children.
Lightweight Luggage: Manufacturers will call just about anything "lightweight," but what does that really mean? We discuss the tradeoffs and tricks of lightweight luggage.
Buying Guide: Want to avoid buyer's remorse tomorrow morning? Our Buying Guide will help you decide which suitcase you need, and tell you what to look for in the best luggage.
Our Sources: Links to the expert and user reviews we used to select the best luggage, along with our assessment of each reviewer's expertise, credibility and helpfulness.
Sponsored Links are keyword-targeted advertisements provided through the Google AdWords™ program.
These listings are administered, sorted and maintained by Google. For information about these Google ads, go to adwords.google.com.
Google may place or recognize a unique "cookie" on your Web browser. Information from this cookie may be used by Google to help provide advertisers with more targeted advertising opportunities. For more information about Google's privacy policy, including how to opt out, go to www.google.com/ads/preferences.
By clicking on Sponsored Links you will leave ConsumerSearch.com. The web site you will go to is not endorsed by ConsumerSearch.


text:
- Northern New York Newspapers
- Watertown
- Ogdensburg
- Massena-Potsdam
- Lowville
- Carthage
- Malone
- NNY Business
- NNY Living
- NNY Ads
The president of the Watertown City School District Board of Education is giving up his seat.
After serving the district for eight years, Michael R. Flick is not running for re-election to the board.
I do have some things I want to be more involved with, he said in an email Monday. Some are professional and some are personal, and I will leave it at that. I am not leaving due to bad blood or a rift of any kind. My involvement, especially over the last three years, has been intensive and it is time consuming, and much like deciding to run, the decision not to run was not based on a single item.
Candidates had a deadline of 5 p.m. Friday to submit petitions; he did not file.
Mr. Flick, who works as the regional state Department of Transportation public information officer, served the past three years as board president. He said he is ready to give other residents an opportunity to serve on the board.
As far as why I decided to run eight years ago, there was no single issue that drove me to seek a seat, and I tell people who ask about running that if you have an axe to grind or are a single-issue candidate, it will be a tough row to hoe, he wrote.
He said he originally decided to run for the board in 2005 because of his interest in education and desire to be more involved in the district, among other things.
In an interview at the time he first ran, he said, Theres only so much you can do through the PTO.
At the time, his daughters Ashley and Hayden both attended Knickerbocker Elementary School.
During his eight years on the board, he served on all five board committees, but spent the most time on the Finance, Audit and Facilities Committee, Curriculum Committee and Policy Committee.
He said he felt the Facilities Committee was the most natural for him to join because of his engineering background. He graduated from Clarkson University, Potsdam, in 1990 with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering.
As far as accomplishments, I would like to think I have played a part in redeveloping the physical spaces that make up the Watertown City School District, he said. I am a firm believer in pride of place, and I want the kids to be proud of the building that is their home.
He already has informed Superintendent Terry N. Fralick of his willingness to continue serving on district committees or a board appointment if a board member resigns during his term. Mr. Fralick was not available for comment.
I can tell you I will miss the ceremonies in which a kid who has worked hard gets to walk across the stage and enjoy their moment in the sun, Mr. Flick said. I will miss the handshakes and smiles.
Thousands of readers like you have made Northern New York Newspapers the number one ranked website* for local news and sports coverage in the north country.
You can continue on to this article in a few seconds, or you can visit one of our websites:


text:
Well, color me mortified. Here I was, operating under the assumption that despite his faults — and they are legion — President Barack Obama is the coolest cat ever to strut through the hallowed halls of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. He hangs out with all the right people. Hollywood stars like George Clooney line up to not only rub shoulders with Obama, but to throw money at him the way he throws money at union thugs and liberal layabouts. Hip-hop superstars like Jay-Z and Beyonce chillax with him for movie night in the White House situation room. He slow jams the news with Jimmy Fallon in the wee hours. He gets down with awards show jackass Kanye West. Even the first lady is a fashion icon, with designers clamoring to swaddle her in the finest togs taxpayer money can buy. If that's not the resume of a cool President, then the hell if I know what is.
Fortunately, the Congressional Black Caucus has arrived to instruct me. As it turns out, not only is Obama not cool, but I am a racist for thinking so. Except that he is cool, and I'm racist for not thinking so. Or something. If you're confused, allow Angela Rye, executive director of the CBC, to straighten everything out. During a sit-down with C-SPAN, Rye said:
This is probably the toughest presidential term in my lifetime. I think that a lot of what the president has experienced is because he's black.
It's certainly not because he's a profligate, borderline socialist paper tiger with the political mores of Joseph Stalin. The fact that Obama's poll numbers are falling like Piers Morgan's ratings must be due to the color of his skin. And God (sorry, Democrats, "unknown force that may or may not exist and may or may not be the creator of the universe") forbid anyone note that Obama is the sort of fellow with whom you might want to hoist a cold one or two.
Lest you remain uncertain about Obama's "coolness," Rye snaps the notion with a wet towel, attacking an ad by the conservative group American Crossroads that calls attention to Obama's cool factor:
… it was just very racially-charged. They weren't asking if Bush was too cool, but, yet, people say that that's the number one person they'd love to have a beer with. So, if that's not cool, I don't know what is… even "cool," the term "cool," could in some ways be deemed racial.
There you have it, you miserable right-wing racists. According to the always evenhanded CBC, calling the coolest President in the history of the Nation "cool" is racist. However, call him anything less complimentary than "cool," and see if the arbiters of sensitivity at the CBC are "cool" with your criticism.
For that matter, step outside the bread box of liberal dogma on any issue of national significance and see how most of the Democratic Party responds. Take issue with abortion and you're fighting a "war on women." Suggest reining in runaway Federal spending and you hate poor people. Hell, point out that America's economy might function better if the so-called "Occupiers" take a shower and go to work, and you're one of the "1 percent" (a very bad thing to be, unless you're Obama, who has salted away an eight-figure pile without ever holding a private-sector job).
Welcome to the very heart of liberal thinking. During the scandal-plagued disaster that has been the Obama regime, liberals have endeavored to define the parameters by which all political discourse is conducted. By their standards, not only are all disagreements determined to be "racist" or otherwise biased, but overexamined compliments ("cool" used to be a "cool" word by which one might be described) are deemed biased. Take this concept to its logical conclusion, and you recognize that by eliminating all comments by people outside the liberal cabal's approval, they've silenced everyone except themselves.
It's the return of the undead ghoul Saul Alinsky — only with a much broader reach. And a Nation under the sway of Alinsky's acolytes would be a most "uncool" place to be.
–Ben Crystal


text:
Not so long ago, when celebrities made an appearance on the red carpet, the talk was of the gorgeous date they had on their arm. But of late, the talk's more likely to be about the new gadget they've got in their hand.
These days, smartphones are celebrities in their own right. And even in paparazzi shots of famous actors and musicians, they often steal the spotlight. So, which devices have the biggest claim to fame, and what A-listers are using them these days?
Pure Mobile took a dive into the glitz, the glamor, and the hardware and found out which smartphones stole the lead roles and which have been given bit parts.
BlackBerry and iPhone – in all its incarnations – seem to be the top celeb cellphone choices.
Apple not only claims a VIP user-base including Jessica Alba, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Justin Bieber and many more, it's also among the leaders in smartphone market share period. And it just stands to reason that, if millions of ordinary people are dying for the iPhone 5, celebrities might want one too.
Sure enough, Ashton Kutcher already using one. And Brad Pitt brought his out at Cannes to snap pictures of the event. We can only wonder when pal George Clooney will upgrade from his iPhone 4 so as not to be outdone.
But while Apple's iPhone is a smash hit outside of Hollywood, BlackBerry maker RIM has been steadily slowing its user growth. Still, that doesn't seem to have affected its popularity amongst actors, celebutantes and other popular figures.
Not content with using just an iPhone, Kim Kardashian uses a BlackBerry as well, and sometimes uses both at once. Geez, we didn't know she was even able to formulate two thoughts at the same time!
Eva Longoria also loves her BlackBerry, as do Snoop Dogg (err, Lion), Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake – all three like to Tweet from a BlackBerrys. So, even though BlackBerry has lost some of its regular audience to Apple and Samsung, it's still one of the top two in Tinseltown.
It's pretty much the opposite case with Samsung. Though the smartphone maker is perhaps Apple's biggest rival these days, the few results we got when searching for celebrities with Samsung devices – like the Galaxy Note or Galaxy S III – were actually from events held or promoted by Samsung.
Sure Ashley Simpson has been spotted with one, but when's the last time anyone even cared she existed? And the Victoria's Secret models shown with the Galaxy Note (above) were actually hired to promote the device.
But who can claim the most famous user? Sure, the word "famous" is subjective, but most would agree that a figure who's known by nearly everyone in nearly every country, has influence on the world stage, and who is important enough to interrupt any T.V. show on any channel whenever he feels like addressing the press would be top choice.
Yep, we're talking about the President. BlackBerry has scored possibly the most illustrious user a smartphone maker could ever hope for with Barack Obama.
But it isn't just that President Obama uses a BlackBerry, he absolutely loves it! He's been described as a BlackBerry addict, and actually fought for the right to keep his "CrackBerry" once in office.
"They're going to pry it out of my hands," the New York Times cited him as saying around the time that aides were trying to take it away. He's since been allowed to keep his beloved smartphone, though it had to go through White House encryption standards.
Also, there's little chance that the President could ever be wooed by Apple. The Washington Times reported that, when handed an iPhone by an aide on the campaign trail last month, he looked "befuddled."
Obama seemed unused to the device, saying "Oh, I got to dial it in. Hold on, hold on. I can do this. See, I still have a BlackBerry."


text:
- Northern New York Newspapers
- Watertown
- Ogdensburg
- Massena-Potsdam
- Lowville
- Carthage
- Malone
- NNY Business
- NNY Living
- NNY Ads
The state Commission of Correction will vote Tuesday on a proposal to allow jails to forgo their brick-and-mortar law libraries in favor of electronic access to legal materials.
Jails are required by law to maintain law libraries, which need frequent updates from a shrinking number of publishers.
The commission estimates the new rule would save county jails an average of $5,000 a year.
Jefferson County spends more than that every year on reference materials, according to Sheriffs Department Lt. Kristopher M. Spencer, jail supervisor at the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building.
The regulation would apply to all counties and the New York City Department of Corrections but would not affect state prisons.
Inmates stay at jails for a relatively short period awaiting trial or serving sentences shorter than a year and generally arent working on appeals to court decisions that could take years to resolve.
Some legal scholars have raised questions about the measure, concerned it could restrict inmates access to legal materials.
But officials insist the measure would benefit inmates and administrators alike.
Law libraries are not being closed; the regulation gives jails flexibility in how they provide those services, said Janine Kava, a spokeswoman for the commission, in an email message.
According to Ms. Kava, the regulation would provide the following significant changes:
n Counties no longer would have to provide a physical library of books on shelves. Instead, they could choose to offer a combination of resources or strictly electronic access to legal materials.
n Counties could use profits from the inmate commissary to pay for the electronic access in terms of hardware, software and subscriptions.
n Smaller jails that dont have library space would no longer be required to have a variance, or permission from the state, to use a courthouse law library. There are six counties with variances: Hamilton, Otsego, Delaware, Cortland, Orleans and Oswego.
The provision that would allow jails to use commissary funds to offset the transitions cost is the most appealing part of the proposal to corrections officials.
Commissary funds cannot be used for requirements, Ms. Kava said, but the regulation change would make e-access optional and allow jails to use commissary funds to upgrade the library.
Thats good news, Mr. Spencer said.
The next step would be to get price quotes for computers and databases, he said.
According to Mr. Spencer, an intriguing option for the Sheriffs Department would be to allow inmates to access legal materials via a touch-screen terminal provided in each unit by Swanson Services Corp., the company that furnishes the jail with commissary services.
The terminals already allow inmates to order food and other items through each terminal and, in the future, could grant them access to legal databases through the same interface a feature the company offers at an additional charge.
I was very intrigued with their law library component, Mr. Spencer said. But we werent going to pay for it if it didnt meet any state requirements.
If approved, the new regulation would take effect June 5.
Thousands of readers like you have made Northern New York Newspapers the number one ranked website* for local news and sports coverage in the north country.
You can continue on to this article in a few seconds, or you can visit one of our websites:


text:
Vice President Of China Visits New Zealand - Day 2
His Excellency Mr Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People's Republic... News PhotoAuckland,China - East Asia,Day,Day 2,Diplomacy,Government,Government Building,Horizontal,John Key,New Zealand,Politics,Prime Minister,Talking,Vice President,Visit,Xi JinpingPhotographer Hannah PetersCollection: Getty Images News 2010 Getty ImagesAUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - JUNE 18: His Excellency Mr Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People's Republic of China and Prime Minister John Key after talks at Government House during the second day of his three day visit to New Zealand on June 18, 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand. The visit is intended to enhance economical and political relations between China and New Zealand following the signing of a free-trade agreement in 2008. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)