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HELSINKI/SEATTLE (Reuters) – Two years after hitching its fate to Microsoft's Windows Phone software, Nokia collapsed into the arms of the U.S. software giant on Tuesday, agreeing to sell its main handset business for $7.2 billion.
Nokia, which will continue to make networking equipment and hold patents, was once the world's dominant handset maker but was long since overtaken by Apple and Samsung in the highly competitive market for more powerful smartphones.
Nokia's Canadian boss Stephen Elop, who ran Microsoft's business software division before jumping to Nokia in 2010, will return to the U.S. firm as head of its mobile devices business – a Trojan horse, according to disgruntled Finnish media.
He is being discussed as a possible replacement for Microsoft's retiring CEO Steve Ballmer, who is trying to remake the U.S. firm into a gadget and services company like Apple before he departs, though it has fallen short so far in its attempts to compete in mobile devices.
"It's very clear to me that rationally this is the right step going forward," Elop told reporters, though he added he also felt "a great deal of sadness" over the outcome.
In three years under Elop, Nokia saw its market share collapse and its share price shrivel.
In 2011, after writing a memo that said Nokia was falling behind and lacked the in-house technology to catch up, Elop made the controversial decision to use his former firm Microsoft's Windows Phone for smartphones, rather than Nokia's own software or Google's ubiquitous Android operating system.
Nokia, which had a 40 percent share of the handset market in 2007, now has a mere 15 percent share, with an even smaller 3 percent in smartphones.
Shares in Nokia surged 39 percent to 4.10 euros on Tuesday as investors who had borrowed and sold the stock to bet on further price falls rushed to buy back to limit their losses. They are still only a fraction of their 2000 peak of 65 euros.
After today's gains the whole company is worth about 15 billion euros, a far cry from its glory days, when it peaked at over 200 billion euros.
Microsoft shares in Frankfurt were down about 2.2 percent.
The sale of the handset business is not the first dramatic turn in the 148-year history of a company that has sold everything from television sets to rubber boots, but it was taken as a hard blow in its native Finland.
For many Finns, the fact that a former Microsoft executive had come to Nokia, bet the firm's future on an alliance with Microsoft, laid off tens of thousands and then delivered it into Microsoft's hands, was a galling snub to national pride.
"(Elop's predecessor) Jorma Ollila brought a Trojan horse to Nokia," widely read tabloid Ilta-Sanoma declared in a column. Ollila built Nokia into a global powerhouse but was blamed for being late to recognize the threat of Apple's iPhone and the smartphone revolution.
"As a Finnish person, I cannot like this deal. It ends one chapter in this Nokia story," said Juha Varis, Danske Capital's senior portfolio manager, whose fund owns Nokia shares. "On the other hand, it was maybe the last opportunity to sell it."
Varis was one of many investors critical of Elop's decision to bet Nokia's future in smartphones on Microsoft's Windows Phone software, which was praised by tech reviewers but hasn't found the momentum to challenge the market leaders.
"So this is the outcome: the whole business for 5 billion euros. That's peanuts compared to its history," he said.
Alexander Stubb, Finland's Minister for European Affairs and Foreign Trade, said on his Twitter account: "For a lot of us Finns, including myself, Nokia phones are part of what we grew up with. Many first reactions to the deal will be emotional."
Nokia's new interim CEO Risto Siilasmaa painted a picture of just how grudgingly the call to sell had been arrived at, describing how the board had met almost 50 times after the approach by Microsoft as it explored alternatives to a sale.
Ballmer, at a news conference in the Finnish capital, sought to assuage fears the deal would hit jobs in the Nordic country and said Microsoft would build on the recent growth of Nokia's flagship Lumia smartphones.
Nokia said it expected around 32,000 people of its roughly 90,000 worldwide staff would transfer to Microsoft, including about 4,700 who will transfer in Finland.
It is also a pivotal moment for Microsoft, which still has huge revenues from its Windows computer operating system, Office suite of business software and the X-Box game console, but has failed so far to set up a profitable mobile device business.
Microsoft's own mobile gadget, the Surface tablet, has sold tepidly since it was launched last year.
"It's a bold step into the future — a win-win for employees, shareholders and consumers of both companies," Ballmer said in a statement. "Bringing these great teams together will accelerate Microsoft's share and profits in phones and strengthen the overall opportunities for both Microsoft and our partners across our entire family of devices and services."
The move leaves the Finnish company with Nokia Solutions and Networks, which competes with the likes of Ericsson and Huawei in telecoms equipment, as well as a navigation business and a broad portfolio of patents, which will be licensed to Microsoft.
The Nokia deal thrusts Microsoft deeper into the hotly contested mobile phone market, despite some investors urging it to stick to its core strengths of business software and services.
Elop will return to Microsoft as its board ponders a successor to Ballmer, who will depart in the next 12 months.
Activist fund manager ValueAct Capital Management, which has been offered a board seat, is among those concerned with Ballmer's leadership and his attempts to plough headlong into the lower-margin, highly competitive mobile devices arena.
Others applauded Ballmer's aggressive gambit.
"Microsoft cannot walk away from smartphones, and the hope that other vendors will support Windows Phone is fading fast. So buying Nokia comes at the right time," said Carolina Milanesi, an analyst at Gartner.
"In today's market it is clear that a vertical integration is the way forward for a company to succeed. How else could Microsoft achieve this?"
As part of Microsoft, Elop will head an expanded Devices unit. Julie Larson-Green, who in July was promoted to head a new Devices and Studios business in Ballmer's reorganization, will report to Elop when the deal is closed.
Analyst Tero Kuittinen at consultancy Alekstra said the sale price of Nokia's phone business, about a quarter of its sales last year, represented a "fire sale level", though others were less clear about what a shrunken Nokia was worth.
"What should be paid for a declining business, where market share has been constantly lost and profitability has been poor?" said Hannu Rauhala, analyst at Pohjola Bank. "It is difficult to say if it's cheap or expensive."
Nokia is still the world's No. 2 mobile phone maker behind Samsung, but it is not in the top five in the more lucrative and faster-growing smartphone market.
Sales of Nokia's Lumia series have helped the market share of Windows Phones in the global smartphone market climb to 3.3 percent, according to consultancy Gartner, overtaking ailing BlackBerry Ltd for the first time this year. Still, Google Inc's Android and Apple's iOS system make up 90 percent of the market.
Nokia said in a statement it expected that, apart from Elop, senior executives Jo Harlow, Juha Putkiranta, Timo Toikkanen, and Chris Weber would transfer to Microsoft when the deal is concluded. It did not say what roles they would take there.
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2014, subject to approval by Nokia shareholders and regulators.


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Cyclone Women Move Up In Latest USTFCCCA Rankings
NEW ORLEANS, La. – The Iowa State women's cross country team climbed one slot in the latest United State Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches of America (USTFCCCA) poll. The Cyclones are now ranked No. 25, nationally.
The women impressed at the 28th annual Roy Griak Invitational Saturday, marking the first race of the season for several runners including sophomore Crystal Nelson. Nelson led the Cyclone charge with a 20 minute, 50 second third place finish at the highly touted event. The Winchester, Va., native finished behind only individual champion Shelby Houlihan (Arizona State) and Elvin Kibet (Arizona). Both will likely be All-American candidates this season.
Sophomore Perez Rotich (17th) also notched a top-20 finish in 21:21. Freshman Bethanie Brown was strong in her Cyclone debut, running to a 21st overall finish in 21:26. Click here for more information on the Waterville, Maine, native. Katy Moen and Ejiro Okoro rounded out Iowa State's scoring at 28th and 50th, respectively.
The Cyclones finished ahead of two higher ranked opponents in No. 26 Vanderbilt and then-No. 21 North Carolina State.
At No. 25, Iowa State is the second highest nationally ranked team from the Big 12, behind No. 18 Oklahoma State. Texas dropped to No. 27 in the poll.
The next USTFCCCA national poll will be released on Oct. 8. Click here for the USTFCCCA's complete release.
The Iowa State women's next competition is slated for Oct. 19 at the Wisconsin Adidas Invitational.


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Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - The Tennessee Titans played the role of
spoiler to perfection on Monday night.
With the Jets' playoff hopes hanging in the balance, Chris Johnson rushed for
122 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries and the Titans intercepted New York
quarterback Mark Sanchez four times in a 14-10 victory at LP Field.
Jake Locker finished 13-of-22 passing for 149 yards to go with 43 rushing
yards on seven carries for the Titans (5-9), who snapped a three-game skid.
New York (6-8) needed to win its final three games to have a shot at a playoff
berth, but Sanchez's performance, which included a fumbled snap with the Jets
deep in Tennessee territory and under a minute remaining, ended any chance of
the Jets earning a postseason bid.
The fourth-year quarterback completed just 13-of-28 passes for 131 yards with
a touchdown in the setback, snapping New York's two-game winning streak and
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Goodguys Lone Star NationalsWritten by on May 5, 2014 Fort Worth's Finest
It had been way too long since I had the opportunity to head over to the Goodguys Lone Star Nationals at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth and boy have I been missing out! Even though the weather ended up a mix of clouds with cold, warm, and sunny, it sure didn't discourage the huge crowd of both participants and spectators from enjoying big weekend of fun.
I have to admit, I was amazed at the huge amount of cool classic pickups in attendance. Sure, I knew that, being truck country, Texas classic truckers would show up in force, but there were high-caliber pickups everywhere I looked. I have to say, you guys made me proud to be counted among you as a fellow classic trucker.
With so many remarkable classic trucks on hand it literally took me half a day just to make my first circuit around the infield because every row of cool hot rods and custom cars was joined by way more than a handful of classic pickups.
As is the case at all Goodguys events, above and beyond literally thousands of cool classic trucks, street rods, customs, and muscle cars there was plenty of other features on hand as well. From the countless vendor displays to the swap meet and car corral, the Goodguys did their usual best to provide everyone a great time through the whole weekend.
Heck, they even invited Texas' own Richard Rawlings along with the crew from the Gas Monkey Garage. Rawlings and the crew mixed it up with fans throughout the day. The autocross action was hot and heavy right from the start of the event, and with Texas' autocross area being one of the largest of the year, the speeds were awesome and elapsed times low.
All in all it was a great weekend, as always – so let me shut my trap and let you enjoy these photos from a fantastic Goodguys weekend in the Lone Star State. Hope to see ya there later this season!
Classic Trucks Finest Five 2013
Rodney Carter's Shady Shores, Texas-based 1971 Dodge D-100 ain't a trailer queen; it's more like a trailer king serving as an occasional tow vehicle for any of Rodney's fully restored Mopar muscle cars. The Dodge sports a surprisingly powerful 225-cube slant-six backed by a 727 automatic, and its beautifully restored cab (fitted with a 1968 D-100 hood) and bed ride on a quartet of polished Halibrands wrapped in wide whites. The D-100 is still fitted with its original bed wood, and a completely restored interior sporting a Classic Auto Sound stereo system that helps while away the freeway miles.
Lloyd Lang is a firm believer in going big or not going at all. And Mr. Lang sure went big with his arrow-straight 1963 Unibody. Above and beyond good looks, Lloyd's F-100 is chock full of engineering tricks like mating the complete front suspension from an 2004 Crown Vic with a 32-valve, 4.6-liter Lincoln V-8 backed by an AOD transmission. Not to be outdone, the rear of the customized frame received an equal amount of attention with the addition of a 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII independent rear suspension system. With a gorgeous exterior restoration, a chassis and suspension system that serves up a luxurious ride, and a modern driveline with plenty of horsepower, the crowning addition is a beautiful 1963 Ford Galaxie XL 500 interior that'll knock your socks off.
Poolville, Texas-classic trucker Cliff Beckner pulled out the stops when he built his blinding-yellow 1966 GMC. Cliff started out on the trucks foundation, installing a No Limit Engineering IFS setup with Wilwood discs. Out back he used a Currie 9-inch, No Limit four-bar coilover rear suspension, and RideTech air ride at all four corners. For motorvation Cliff chose a monstrous, balanced and blueprinted 455-cube Olds motor. With the chassis, suspension, and driveline handled Cliff turned his attention to the pickup's sheetmetal. The cab and bed were massaged back into shape and coated with a glass-smooth coating of bright yellow followed by a few licks of gold pearl ghost flames.
Now here's a nifty classic pickup. Gil Ragland built himself this way-cool Finest-Five pick, Ada, Oklahoma-based 1961 Studebaker Champ. Gil's awesome Stude is powered by a healthy 305-cube Chevy small-block backed by a TH350 trans. The Champ's fully upgraded chassis and suspension utilizes a Fatman Fabrications IFS system and four-wheel disc brakes. Body-wise Gil not only massaged the cab and bed back into pristine condition, he also added a bunch of custom touches as well. Up front there's a quartet of vintage Buick-style portholes in the hood and a pair of 1954 Merc headlight assemblies Frenched into the fenders too. The cargo bed features a beautiful maple bed floor, and the whole rear section of the bed was sliced and tilted forward a full 3 inches before being fitted with a pair of custom LED taillight assemblies.
When builder/fabricator Wrangler Hammond decided to build himself a cool classic pickup he knew from the start that he wanted to end up with a rocker-panel-grinding hot rod built in the traditional style. And the talented young Mr. Hammond hit the nail on the head by revamping his old high school commuter. With a bunch of neat ideas and a good-sized helping of elbow grease he transformed his battered old work truck into this shaved, slammed 1964 C10. The Chevy is powered by a hot little vintage 283 backed by a four-speed stick, and a set of 20-inch steelies wrapped in skinny whites fill the wheel openings whenever the air is bled from its quartet of bags (via an artful tangle of copper hardline). Wrangler's shop truck is destined to serve him well, just as it has every day since high school.
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Donnie Burnside's 1965 F-100 is a fine example of a mid-1960s Blue Oval. This good-lookin' 351-cube pickup sports an eye-catching two-tone finish and a quartet of billet five-spokes.As I said earlier, there were literally hundreds of really cool classic trucks on hand at the show and a large contingent were beater-style trucks wearing their Mother Nature-provided patina. Fred Haralson's 1956 Chevy was one of my favorites.It's both incredible and exhilarating to see so many classic trucks among the huge, and still growing, contingent of racers participating in the RideTech/Goodguys autocross circuit. Duke Roddy's RideTech-suspended, LS3-powered, T56 six-speed-equipped 1965 C10 is just one fine example of a class of racers that are beginning to give the cars a run for their money.Here's a sweet 1958 Chevy that really had me fooled. I spotted it from a distance and as I made my way toward it I was sure it was gonna be a fine example of a nicely restored Apache. I soon found that I was at least partially correct. Darrell Moseley's Chevy was indeed nicely restored body-wise, but it was far from stock when it came to its mechanicals. Darrell's Apache is powered by a more-than-healthy LS motor backed by a 4L60E. Another fine example as why one should refrain from making assumptions.As I wandered slack-jawed through a sea of extraordinary cars and trucks I had the pleasure of meeting and striking up a conversation with Steve and Diane Meister. As the three of us admired a few nearby classic pickups I learned that not only were these fine folks fellow Southwesterners and participants rather than spectators, but that they'd driven their 1956 Mercury M-100 all the way from Lake Havasu, Arizona, as well. Unfortunately their pickup was parked clear on the other side of the infield. After a short time we parted ways; they headed off to enjoy the rest of the vehicles at this end of the infield and I made a beeline to the other to check out their bright red M-100 clone. And as you can see, it was well worth the walk.I think it's safe to say that Ruben Arreola's Keller, Texas-based, turbocharged, 387-cube small-block-powered 1971 C10 would have no trouble living up to that name.
A great stance, a quartet of polished Americans, and a good-looking paintjob make Larry Hilley's 1956 Chevy one fine classic Chevy.I caught Ron Malinowski and friend sprucing up his 1965 C10 before heading out to check out the rest of the show. Ron's pickup is powered by a healthy 383-stroker backed by a 700-R4.Jim Nagy's beautiful 1970 C10 is one of those autocross racers that could do double duty as both a race and show truck. Jim's Chevy is outfitted with Classic Performance Parts suspension, a Flowmaster-equipped LS2 backed by a 4L65E, and an awesome Paul Atkins interior.Hot rodders are a special bunch aren't we? Who else but a rodder would build and have a ball with a seriously patina'd, Wayne-bodied, LS/L80E equipped 1932 Ford bus. I have to imagine that Don Smith and friends have a ball cruisin' Mansfield, Texas, in this one-of-a-kind party bus.Bobby and Susan Busby are the proud owners of this great 1965 F-100. The Little Elm, Texas-based pickup is powered by 390-cube FE backed by a C6 automatic.Being a rod and custom association from the beginning, it's only logical that there's always a large contingent of street rods at every Goodguys gathering. This beautiful 1934 Ford belongs to Dave Martin of Amarillo, Texas.Charles Youngblood from Spring, Texas, is the rightfully proud owner of this sweet 1970 F-100 XLT. Big-diameter billet five-spokes and low-profile tires look great underneath its two-tone finish.


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Does your child like exploring math and art with Legos? Do they like to express themselves through movement? Do they like gymnastics or martial arts, or would hands-on science and team building be more interesting?
From Glenwood Springs to Rifle, community organizations have offered Friday and after-school opportunities to parents and students in the district.
Garfield School District Re-2 made the transition to a four-day school week this year as one of many budget-cutting measures. As a result of the modified school days and changing support for teachers and students during the school week, the district recognized a need for activities for students on Fridays. After-school programs that were not supported by a grant or outside funding were also cut as part of the budget process.
"We understand that programs on Fridays and after-school support our families and our students," said Superintendent Susan Birdsey. "However, they are programs the school district cannot provide, due to budget constraints. We are very fortunate to have exceptional community leaders and organizations that have stepped up to provide engaging programming for our students on Fridays and after school."
All of these programs are fee-based, and vary by program. This information can also be found on the Re-2 website, www.garfieldre2.org, under the "Parents" tab at the top of the page.
• The Glenwood Springs Center for the Arts is providing a full day of activities for 5- to 12-year-olds, including yoga, dance, music lessons and pottery. The program begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m. Call 945-2414 for information.
• The New Castle Recreation Department is offering "Out of the Woods" art classes and martial arts classes. Times and ages vary for these programs. Call 984-3352 for information.
• Colorado Mountain College in Rifle has put together Kids Camp activities - day-long classes (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) for 7- to 14-year-olds - developed around a central theme, such as Oceans and Watersheds, Eagle Springs Organic Farm Experience, and Math With Legos. Call 625-1871 for information.
• At Wamsley Elementary School in Rifle, students from kindergarten through fifth grade can participate in Project Learn. From 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., students will participate in music, mixed media arts, hands-on science and team building. Call 319-9137 for information.
• ArtillumA Dance Company has fashioned a fifth-day enrichment program from for ages 7-13 with many community members bringing their experience to the program. Call 625-5616 for information.
• Rifle Recreation and Synergy Gymnastics offer gymnastics classes at the Rifle Fitness Center. Classes for 6 - to 8-year-olds are from 12:30-1:25 p.m., and classes for 8- to 11-year-olds are from 1:30-2:25 p.m. Call 665-6577 for information.
• Garfield Public Libraries will offer "The Fifth Element" in Rifle, Silt and New Castle Branch Libraries every Friday, except student holidays. The Fifth Element will offer two-hour classes, taught by Re-2 teachers, in math, science, art and music. Two sessions will be held every Friday afternoon, one for kindergartners through second-graders, and one for third- and fourth-graders, starting Oct. 26. Each class will be limited to 25 students, on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents are encouraged to call the library or go online to preregister for this program. Contact Kelsy at 625-4270 for information.
• As an after-school program option, "Beyond the Bell" is now up and running at Kathryn Senor Elementary for students 5-12 years of age. The program includes a snack, organized activities and homework help after school from 3:50-6 p.m. Programming includes cooking, arts and crafts, sports and gym games and drama. Call (707) 631-3993 for information.
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Who do we play tomorrow?
In. Like. Flint.
Let Prohm's Posse Ride: Hallice, Brady, Stu, Lard, Naz, Deonte, Monte, Matt, Simeon, Jordan, and Babb.
Started drinking real early on this Friday.
While I am proud of you for that, you ruin it with the ridonk statement.
NHL teams need to be added to the favorite teams section.
funniest post of the day
Someone put some Jameson in their coffee this AM...
In 1984, I was hospitalized for approaching perfection.
Donald Sloan is going to rip us a new one...
Yeah, because he's been so good against A&M in his career here.
They are always too athletic for us and better coached. I'm sure tomorrow won't be any different.
I would like to see this coach and team defend the home court so hopefully we do win.
It would take A&M having a horrible game for ISU to win. It wont happen because McDermott is the better coach or we have the better players, because that has already been proven false.
Even if he does happen, it wont matter. My apathy will not change.
If we win, it will be a pleasant diversion from what's been a **** poor season, but it won't change my thoughts on the direction this season is taking.
this is probably the weakest top 25 opponent we have played all year so i would say if we have a shot at any this would be it
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Donald Sloan is going to rip us a new one...
Bryan Davis owns Brackins every year.
Kansas wears Adidas.
I am going with my same prediction that I've used the last 6 games. 72-61 OSU. Not sure how it will happen, but it will cause me to yell at the tv, in turn my wife yells at me. Looks like another lonely night. This season can't end soon enough.
I'd say this is more likely to happen. My prediction has been pretty spot on lately. Switch out OSU for aTm, and that statement is gold.
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GC, he's obviously all man. And I don't think Ellen would go *****, even for GC...
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this is probably the weakest top 25 opponent we have played all year so i would say if we have a shot at any this would be it
We have actually hung pretty well with some of the others. If they can stick with them and put just a little more effort into it, the win wouldnt surprise me. But on the other hand they could just lose all control and get bombed too.
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Funny how things happen. Last night, I picked a loquat from my neighbor's tree that hangs over the fence for my four-year-old son, Moss—who, being a fruitaholic, loved it. This morning, when I went back to the tree to snap a picture to write a blog about loquats, Moss wanted another one but I couldn't reach it. (Feet stomping ensued.) And now I go to the Times to see that Kim Severson has written an article ("Neighbor, Can You Spare a Plum?") about the growing movement of urban fruit foragers. It starts like this: "The loquats were ripe and just begging to be picked." She doesn't mention a temper tantrum though.


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Les bon temps roulez (the good times roll) in New Orleans
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I was touched by their trust in me, and I felt honored. I was also quite scared. This could go a lot of ways, I thought, but I wanted it to go only one way — perfectly. There would be a procession to the chuppah, the ceremony, the vows, the pronouncement and the breaking of the glass.
Ah yes, the pronouncement. I had to become a minister (nondenominational) in the American Marriage Ministries in order to legally perform the ceremony. According to the laws of New Orleans, specifically Orleans Parish, I had to file an affidavit with the Office of Vital Records. That was the easiest part. I filed the papers and that was that. I never heard from them. I called and they said I was good to go. Don't I need some kind of official credentials? I asked. No, they said. Laissez les bon temps roulez, the clerk said. Let the good times roll. It is, after all, New Orleans.
Over the past year I researched wedding ceremonies, from ancient to modern times, from Tibetan prayers to Native American rituals. I read love poems and went back to my favorite novels and thought about Amy and Jeff and how they met and what they dream and where they hope to go in life. I thought about what I see and admire in long-time marriages, and I wrote that into the ceremony.
I told the story of how their mothers fixed them up. I know, I know, it's so unlikely. But that's the way it happened.
The wedding was in an old bank that has been restored as a venue for parties. It was lit only by gas lights and candles. My niece looked so beautiful; you couldn't take your eyes off her. The bridegroom choked up and nearly cried when he began his vows. The family and friends gathered in the room laughed when they were supposed to, and many had tears in their eyes.
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Michelle and Randy's engagement session at Montrose Harbor Beach almost never happened due to weather concerns. Fortunately, rain held off and the light was gorgeous.
It's fitting that I'm blogging this session on Memorial Day since Randy is in the US Air Force and by happenstance, Michelle and Randy wore red, white and blue.
You'd think this was posted on the 4th of July with all of the fireworks going off between these two cuties too.
Michelle and Randy, congrats on your engagement, and I hope your engagement party was a smashing success this past weekend.
the light in these is delicious :) I really love the sense of motion all of these have - very natural.(05.31.10 @ 03:12 PM)
LOVE LOVE LOVE them Laurie. . . cant wait to see the rest!!(05.31.10 @ 03:57 PM)
Looooove the birds, and the hand holding from that angle, and the lovely golden light on the water. Absolutely fantastic! So glad I happened upon this post. Keep em coming!(05.31.10 @ 05:25 PM)
You did a fantastic job capturing this couple! I love the & sign. Awesome!(05.31.10 @ 05:39 PM)
There is such a great energy in these photos. So much life and the couple are practically beaming. Gorgeous!(05.31.10 @ 05:51 PM)
Seriously, how cute is this couple?!?!! Love the happiness captured in these photos!(06.01.10 @ 12:54 AM)
Geez Laurie, these shots are awesome. I love all the action captured in this session. It was seriously such a great story to view through your pictures.(06.01.10 @ 01:47 AM)
She has a beautiful smile! Can't wait to see the wedding pics!(06.01.10 @ 08:34 AM)
The light and color in these is so gorgeous! I love it.(06.01.10 @ 11:34 AM)
Great work. I really love your style. Super clean with great color!(06.01.10 @ 03:17 PM)
They are FREAKIN' ADORABLE. Such a fun set- fabulous work!!(06.02.10 @ 03:24 AM)
Lovely work, your pictures have a great warmth to them ,from the light and the love you've captured.(06.02.10 @ 04:32 AM)
What a cute couple! I looove her shoes, and the sunset light is yummy!(06.02.10 @ 11:11 AM)
juuuussst right! Great mood here.(05.27.10 @ 09:33 PM)
I have never seen Michelle look so beautiful - (her mom)(06.01.10 @ 11:44 AM)
Not that I would ever tote children in luggage overseas. That would be BAD.
By the way, have you ever heard a little one speak in Spanish? SO ADORABLE and SLOW. For a person who's learning Spanish from Panamanians who speak like Usain Bolt sprints, "slow" is oh so goooooooood.


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Measuring vit D levels is increasingly becoming a routine part of standard checkups. This is a recent development, so one should not count on their primary care physician to order the test unprompted. My levels turned out to be clearly in the deficiency range. I began supplementation (2000 IU vit D3 [cholecalciferol] daily). Immediately noticed an increase in overall energy, skipping my typical afternoon mug of coffee, as well as improved mood. A physician subsequently told me that pretty much all fair-skinned adults in northern latitudes have levels in the insufficient or deficient range. It may not be a complete solution for someone with full-fledged SAD, but absolutely worth pursuing.


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Thank you. Bad juju.
First sorry about the long post. I know it is kind of late to be posting this, but about a month ago me and my dad were hiking the hills in Northern Nevada and I came over this ridge and down at the bottom of a draw was a creek with a bunch of Aspens along the edge. With my bino's I could see a lot of garbage at the bottom, which I thought was weird since we were about 2 miles from the nearest road. So I called my dad over and we set up the spotting scope and started picking apart the garbage, we picked out a camp and about 50 yards down stream from the camp we could see a lot of plastic sheeting and a bunch of plant pots along with signs saying "keep out/stay away". Then the next thing we know there was a guy 70 yards below us watching us, he had a 5 gallon bucket on his back and was using a shovel as a walking stick. So as soon as we saw this we jacked a round into our 9mm and as soon as he went behind the next tree we hauled @ss out of there. We were thinking it was a pot farm so we got in contact with Sherrifs detectives and BLM special agents. After about a month and a half of them watching it they raided the place and found out the guy is a drifter that comes into the area every spring for the last 4 years and lives there until the end of the summer months. The agents told us that he had dug tunnels through out the area and that they had moved him out of there and that they were going to be going back in to clean up his mess that he had made.
I thought that some people might want to hear this, and I also wanted to tell people to be very observant about what you see. If you see anything suspicious please call the authorities and if you do see something that you think might be an illegal pot farm GET OUT OF THE AREA!!! I read a lot of stories of hunters being threatened and even being held at gun point by people who were growing pot. Stay safe.
"Elk dont know how many feet a horse has" - Bear Claw
Thank you. Bad juju.
Wow, where abouts in Northern Nevada was this? I live in Elko and had no idea that anything like this was going on in the area. fatrooster.
lots of that here in norcal unfortunately
That's like here, there was some guy that was one of America's Most Wanted and he was living in the mountains here as a sheep herder and had been here for like 30 years or something. Talk about freakin creepy.
People are insane.. That's why I carry a handgun
Here in Oregon we have the Mexican cartels growing pot to deal with. Multi million dollar crops in the middle of nowhere.....right where I hunt! It's a really serious problem especially for archery hunters as that is when the harvest is on.
I REALLY wish it was legalized if for no other reason than to get it out of the hills. That and it would make it a little harder for kids to get.....
Fatrooster this was just outside of Reno, towards the Mt. Rose ski area. I took video of the place to show the agents and in the video you can see downtown Reno in the background. I'm not sure if anybody on here heard about it, but in 2009 or 2010 another shed hunter stumbled upon a pot farm near Verdi, he did the same thing we did and told authorities. When the agents raided the place they found a couple hundred plants that had a street value of a few million dollars.
"Elk dont know how many feet a horse has" - Bear Claw
NVhunter, thats a long ways from me, thanl God, but I know it can happen anywhere. Thanks for the heads up, I'll keep my eyes open. fatrooster.


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MACON, Ga. (AP) -- A central Georgia judge gave the woman a choice: Wear a sign proclaiming that she was a fool or spend four weekends in jail.
The woman, 38-year-old Natasha Latrice Freeman, chose the sign. It says "I made a fool out of myself on a Bibb County Public Schools bus."
The Macon woman pleaded guilty to battery and making terroristic threats during a Monday hearing in Bibb County Superior Court.
Prosecutor Sandra Matson said she went onto a school bus April 4 and repeatedly struck her 11-year-old cousin and pulled the girl's hair. Freeman apologized during Monday's court hearing.
The Telegraph reports (http://bit.ly/TGuMJi) that Judge Howard Simms sentenced her to wear the sandwich-board-style sign at the bus stop from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. for one week starting Dec. 10.
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Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Ersan Ilyasova had 21 points and 12 rebounds
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By Jan RahnManaging Editor The Tribune is in the process of modifying how small town news is presented to our readers, and we are seeking input from the community. The current items appearing on the community page with headlines of certain rural neighborhoods will have a new format and be expanded to include anyone from around the county who has information they would like to share. At one time there was lots of news generated by rural neighborhoods or clubs, however, some of the formal clubs no longer exist and many of the contributors of the neighborhood news have moved into town. Thus, the Tribune now finds it necessary to combine the county's news to not only include club news, but also birthdays, anniversaries, and other social happenings. Everyone is invited to share their news items with the Tribune to be included in a new "Perkins County Pipeline" column each week. We will welcome your compiled news in whatever way is easiest—mail it, fax it, email it, or drop it off and designate it as "Pipeline" news. Information can be sent to: Grant Tribune-Sentinel, P.O. Box 67, Grant NE 69140; fax 308-352-4101; email:
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LAUREL, Md. (WUSA9) -- Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection to domestic assault.
Taylor King Pepe, of 8338 Sand Cherry Lane in Laurel, had been accused of assaulting a victim inside the home. She said she was visiting the house he was in and suffered significant injuries on her face and body, police said.
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Kenya final vote total: Kenyatta has 50.03 pct
NAIROBI, Kenya Kenya's election commission posted complete results early Saturday showing that Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta prevailed in the country's presidential elections by the slimmest of margins, winning 50.03 percent of the vote.
That result is likely to bring controversy in Kenya and an almost certain legal challenge from Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Kenyatta needed to break the 50 percent barrier to avoid a run-off with Odinga, but he did so by only 4,099 votes out of more than 12.3 million cast.
Monday's presidential vote was the first since Kenya's 2007 election sparked two months of tribe-on-tribe violence after a disputed election win was claimed by President Mwai Kibaki. More than 1,000 people were killed in attacks that included machetes, bows and arrows and police firearms.
A win by Kenyatta could greatly affect Kenya's relations with the West. Kenyatta faces charges at the International Criminal Court for his alleged role in directing some of Kenya's 2007 postelection violence. His running mate, William Ruto, faces similar charges.
The U.S. has warned of "consequences" if Kenyatta, the son of Kenya's founding father, wins, as have several European countries. Britain, which ruled Kenya up until the early 1960s, has said they would have only essential contact with the Kenyan government if Kenyatta is president.
Odinga's camp has indicated legal challenges could be filed. Monday's presidential vote proceeded mostly peacefully, but the counting process has been stymied by a myriad of break-downs and errors.
That the winner was quietly revealed overnight - at about 2:35 a.m. local time - came as somewhat of a surprise. At about midnight the electoral commission said it would give a formal announcement of the winner at 11 a.m. Kenya time (3 a.m. EST) Saturday. Observers believed that the decision was made in part not reveal a winner overnight, something that could stir suspicions and put security forces at a disadvantage if rioting broke out.
In order to win outright, Kenyatta must not only get more than 50 percent of the vote but also must garner at least 25 percent of the vote in 24 out of Kenya's 47 provinces. Because of the way the election commission announced results, it was difficult to immediately determine if Kenyatta passed that bar.
Diplomats said they believed Odinga was not likely to protest the vote in a manner that would increase the chances of violence, but rather honor his pledge to respect the result and petition the courts with any grievances. Odinga scheduled a news conference for later Saturday morning.
The Kenyan capital has been sleepy since Monday's vote for president, the country's first election since its 2007 vote sparked tribe-on-tribe violence that killed more than 1,000 people. But security forces in riot gear took to the streets Friday in regions of the city that could turn tumultuous after results are announced.
The prime minister's supporters took to the streets in 2007 after Odinga said he had been cheated. In Kibera, Nairobi's largest slum and a bastion of Odinga support, many believe this year's results have been rigged as well.
The results showed Odinga with 43.3 percent.
"If you look at the way the tallying is being done there is rigging," said Isiah Omondi, 27. "If Uhuru wins and wins fairly, we don't have a problem with him. He can be our president. But not like this."
The election outcome is being closely watched by the U.S. and Europe. The U.S. Embassy in Kenya is larger than any American mission in Africa, underscoring Kenya's strong role in U.S. foreign policy. The U.S. also has military forces stationed here near the border with Somalia. Kenya, the lynchpin of East Africa's economy, plays a vital security role in the fight against Somali militants.


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With beef prices going through the stratosphere, chicken is more popular than ever this year.
Unfortunately, a new report says labels can be deceiving, and you may be paying extra for a pack of chicken that's no different from a cheaper brand.
Whether you are buying whole fryers, boneless, thighs, or wings, the chicken aisle at your grocery store is a confusing place.
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It says "farm raised" has no meaning. All chickens are farm raised.
Another is "natural." There are no laws specifying what that means.
Also beware "free range." That could still mean a small penned-in area.
And "hormone free:" The FDA prohibits hormone injections into chicken, so as long as it's from the US it is hormone free.
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And from the doesn't that stink file, the most confusing label of all: "added broth."
As we found out in a recent consumer investigation , "added broth" means added salt water. Some chickens have as much as 20% extra water. Doesn't that stink?
You may want to look for chicken that says "no added water."
One way to ensure you are getting fresh chicken is to visit a local butcher shop, that deals with local farms.
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Cyclone Women Three-Peat at Big 12 Championships
WACO, Texas – The talent of the No. 8 Iowa State women's cross country team was on display today at the Big 12 Championships. The Cyclones took home the program's third-consecutive conference title, winning the team race by an impressive 69 points over second-place West Virginia.
Cyclone sophomore Crystal Nelson led the charge with a runner-up finish, completing the 6K race in 19 minutes and 49 seconds. The Cyclones placed three runners in the top-5, four in the top-10 and five in the top-15. All Cyclone scorers earned All-Big 12 recognition.
Iowa State director of track and field and cross country Martin Smith was very happy with the women's showing today.
"Today was a very special day for the women, winning their third consecutive title," Smith said. "Winning three in a row is no easy task. They showed that they are a championship caliber program. They were extremely well coached, showed poise and were able to repeat as Big 12 champions."
Iowa State women's cross country head coach Andrea Grove-McDonough was quick to echo Smith's comments about composure.
"It was a really solid day all around for us," Grove-McDonough said. "They were composed throughout the race and were very tough down the stretch. Our squad ran like one of the top-10 teams in the country."
Cyclone co-captain Katy Moen ran one of her best races of the season and was the second Iowa State runner to cross the line in fourth, finishing in 20:33. Freshman Bethanie Brown finished fifth in 20:36.2 en route to winning the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year award. Perez Rotich (ninth) and Ejiro Okoro (15th) rounded out the Cyclone scoring effort, finishing in 20:52.1 and 20:55.1 respectively.
The Cyclone ran a one minute, 18 second spread across scoring runners and placed seven runners in the top-20.
Team co-captain Samantha Bluske made her season debut for the team, finishing 16th in 21:11.4. Sophomore Andrea Toppin finished 17th in 21:14.6
Grove-McDonough was also impressed by the team's leadership during the race.
"We saw strong leadership from multiple girls throughout the race, even from those who hadn't been in that type of a situation before," Grove-McDonough said. "That is always something you like to see as a coach."
Iowa State joins Texas Tech as the only current Big 12 members to capture back-to-back-to-back conference titles.
Texas senior Marielle Hall won the individual crown, finishing the race in 19:38.3.
The Iowa State men finished second, tying the program's highest finish at the Big 12 meet. Click here to read the full release.
Women's Results
1. Marielle Hall (Texas) 19:38.3; 2. CRYSTAL NELSON (Iowa State) 19:49.3; 4. KATY MOEN (Iowa State) 20:33.0; 5. BETHANIE BROWN (Iowa State) 20:36.2; 9. PEREZ ROTICH (Iowa State) 20:52.1; 15. EJIRO OKORO (Iowa State) 21:07.7; 16. ANDREA TOPPIN (Iowa State) 21:14.6; 26. COLLEEN RILEY (Iowa State) 21:34.8; 31. ANNA BUENNEKE (Iowa State) 21:40.7; 55. MAGGIE GANNON (Iowa State) 22:25.1
1. Iowa State - 35
2. West Virginia - 104
3. Oklahoma State - 116
4. Texas - 121
5. Baylor - 123 (tie break)
6. Kansas State - 123
7. Kansas -138
8. Texas Tech - 173
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Having watched Carl Kessler demo the new Agile ECM interface the day before, I had to try it out for myself. So, it was off to the Hands On Lab for FileNet BPM 4.5. The room was packed, but luckily a seat opened up and I was in.
Dave Perman was our room host, but other than chatting with a few folks off and on, he just watched patiently as we all worked through the development of an Accounts Payable process. The step-by-step instructions for the lab were clear and easy to follow – even for a first time process designer like me.
As expected, the coolest part of the lab was developing role based interfaces for the process. We developed two – one for the Accounts Payable Clerk and one for the Supervisor. It really was as simple as selecting which role I was designing for, dragging widgets from the toolbox onto the screen, locating and sizing them. Even the wiring step was easy. I did have to go back to FileNet Process Designer to cut-and-paste the URL for the finished UI into my new process – but that's as difficult as it got.
As I said, this was the first time I have actually sat down and gone through the complete steps for building a process – I definitely needed the instructions. But, when it came to the interface development, that was not only easy, but fun. With the exception of connecting my newly developed interface back to the process in Process Designer, I could have completed this part of the lab without any instructions.
I asked Dave Perman before I left the kinds of reactions he was hearing from the lab participants… "They're really diggin' it!"


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In Madrid, Novak Djokovic confirmed the recent news that his family - more specifically papa Srdjan, uncle Goran, and Nole - are in the process of purchasing the Dutch Open in Amersfoort, where a then 19-year old Nole won his maiden ATP title, and moving it to Serbia.
After his second round win over an injured Victor Hanescu (he retired in the third set), the world no. 3 told the press,
We have bought the licence from them and to have the tournament in Serbia next year is our big goal. We have some administrative work to do in the next few weeks, but we would like to have the tournament in May from next year.Apparently the tourney lost their title sponsor Krijco, a casino chain, and had been desperately looking for a replacement. In the meantime, the ATP has agreed to the deal in principle and will ratify when it's completed.
Well I have to say this bold move falls completely in line with their history. It couldn't hurt to have a small tourney in Serbia since it's becoming a huge player in the game and could funnel much needed revenue into their development program. I wonder what, if any, conflicts of interest may be involved here besides the obvious one involving Djoko boys actually entering the draw.
And even though Srdjan and Goran will most likely manage the bulk of the administrative aspects, let's hope it doesn't become too much of a distraction to Nole's game.
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Just a note as this was almost IMPOSSIBLE to find information on. Hopefully it'll help someone else.
Converting a small program from Arduino Uno to Arduino Yun, one of the functions is using a Serial connection. Works great on the Uno, will work with the Aruduino IDE Serial Monitor no problems. But won't send data with X-CTU or Parallax Serial and my C# program can send data, but never receives data.
Fun. Well it turns out that Yun (and evidently Leonardo) requires you to use DtrEnable – otherwise you get undefined functionality.
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Christmas Hats
Don your kerchief and put on your cap so you'll look great this year in a new Christmas hat! If you are looking for accessories to complete your Santa suit or other holiday style, one of our festive holiday hats is sure to do the trick. Top off your Christmas costume with the perfect hat for a very merry Christmas! Santa outfits require a very specific headpiece. Add a classic red and white Santa hat to your Kris Kringle uniform to complete your jolly look.
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There are many twists to the traditional red fur-trimmed cap. You can add a little pizzazz to any Christmas design with a silly jester hat, Santa headband, or extra long Santa Claus hat.
Santa might steal the show, but there are plenty of workers behind the scenes. Elves, reindeer, and little drummer boys can all be topped with their own unique Christmas hats. A hat with bells makes for a great elf outfit accessory while a reindeer headband can make for a cute addition to any set of regular clothes.
Even if you're not in costume, you can add a festive touch to your ensemble with a zany hat or hairpiece. Try adding a Santa hat, elf hat or reindeer antlers to your outfit for a festive touch.


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How Leading Marketers Create Optimal Multichannel Digital Experiences
How Leading Marketers Create Optimal Multichannel Digital Experiences
To be successful today, you must create informed, intimate and immediate interactions with your customers. Smartphones, tablets, eReaders, laptops, iWatches, and goggles are all tools to reach the customer. Every touch-point and interaction must be coordinated and all of these platforms must perform as though they are one.
Stephen Powers, Forrester's VP and Research Director, will show you how to ensure a great digital experience for your prospects and customers to increase your bottom line. In this fast-paced webinar, Stephen will show you:
- How to deliver personalized, contextualized experiences and targeted messages that increase engagement and conversion
- Specific examples of best-in-class digital experiences from B2B
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Jon Kenny in studio with Miriam
Miriam's first guest is well known as one half of the country's funniest comedy duo, D'Unbelievables. he also a musician and actor & now a proud Limerick man, as his county won the Hurling Final yesterday! Jon Kenny joins Miriam in studio this morning.


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Which iPad Should You Buy? iPad 2, New WiFi or New 4G?
Every time Apple rolls out a new iPad model, potential buyers find themselves with more options to ponder. Before you head off to the Apple circus, let's go over the pros and cons of each model on offer so you can figure out exactly which one is best for you.


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Is there anything better than starting your day in one of the most scenic locations in the world? How about starting that day with a scrumptious European-style, complimentary breakfast buffet! Enjoy a breakfast package or a variety of food & wine packages at the Portola Hotel & Spa, where restaurant discounts are available throughout the year.
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Get the most out of your stay at the Portola Hotel with our Breakfast for Two Package including Bottomless Mimosas!
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Experience Monterey's original craft brewery, Peter B's Brewpub located behind the Portola Hotel with this exclusive Craft Beer package.


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The requirements specified in this catalog are intended for all students who begin their college careers during or after the fall of 2010. Students who have begun their careers prior to fall 2010 may choose to complete the requirements outlined in this catalog, but if they do so they must complete all of the requirements listed herein. Students may not choose some requirements from this catalog and some from previous catalogs. If a student does not complete requirements for the undergraduate degree within a period of seven years from the date of admission, the College of Engineering will modify the student's program to bring it into compliance with current degree requirements.
- Each student is expected to select and register for the courses required to satisfy degree requirements; this includes satisfying all prerequisite and corequisite requirements.
- Each student is expected to pursue successful completion of all courses for which he or she enrolls.
- Each student is responsible for University and College policies appearing in official documents, including those on the University and College Web sites, that govern academic programs, curricula, courses, and completion of degrees.
- It is the student's responsibility to make sure that all degree requirements have been met.
- Each student is expected to maintain a current and accurate mailing address, e-mail address, and phone number with the UA Records Office and respond promptly to all communications from the University and the College.
- Each student is expected to be familiar with the current academic calendar and meet deadlines for advising, registration, dropping or adding courses, withdrawing from school, etc.
- Each student is expected to understand the requirements of the College of Engineering Core Curriculum and should consult the core curriculum course listing located on-line through myBama to determine whether a core curriculum designation is in effect at the time of enrollment in a course.
Application for Degree
Each candidate for graduation must submit an application for degree to Engineering Student Services (112 H. M. Comer Hall). Students who expect to complete degree requirements in May can submit their degree applications beginning on October 1 of the previous year. Those who expect to finish their requirements after the Interim term, summer session, or fall semester should submit their applications beginning the previous March. In all cases, an application for degree must be on file in Engineering Student Services no later than the time at which the degree candidate registers for his or her final semester in residence. Students who apply for their degrees after registration for the final semester will not receive their diplomas until the following term.
Auditing Courses
Students may register for courses as auditors with the approval of the departments offering the courses. The deadline for registering as a course auditor coincides with the deadline for adding courses at the beginning of each semester. The requirements that auditors are expected to meet in an audited course are left to the discretion of the instructor. Audited courses do not count toward degree requirements.
All students in the College of Engineering have a common freshman-year experience. As part of this experience, all students must complete five hours of fundamental engineering courses. These five hours consist of ENGR 111, ENGR 131, ENGR 141, ENGR 151 and a one-hour introduction to one of the majors in the College.
Course Substitution
Occasionally, a student may wish to substitute another course for a required course. All such requests should first be presented via written petition to the student's advisor and department head, who will (1) weigh the merits of course substitution and determine if the content of the proposed course is appropriate as a substitute, and (2) make a recommendation to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs. Decisions on course substitution recommendations will be made by the Associate Dean for Academic Programs.
Double/Second Majors
Students seeking a double major must complete the Double/Second Major form located in the Office of Engineering Student Services (112 H. M. Comer Hall). The same academic standards apply to a double/second major as to any other course sequence for a College of Engineering degree. The College of Engineering departmental advisor, as well as the advisor outside the College of Engineering, must approve all courses for the double/second major.
Engineering Alternative to the Statewide General Studies Curriculum
Act 94-202, enacted by the Alabama legislature in 1994, provided equivalency for first- and second-year courses taught by colleges in the state of Alabama. In 1995, engineering educators presented an engineering alternative to the general studies curriculum (GSC) that modified the Act to specific needs of engineering colleges statewide. The engineering alternative was unanimously approved by the statewide Articulation and General Studies Committee in December 1995 and was made a part of GSC. The details of the "College of Engineering Core Curriculum/General Education Requirements" are listed in the "Academic Records and General Academic Policies" section of this catalog.
Free Electives
Most college courses may be counted as free electives. An exceptions for College of Engineering students are the mathematics courses below MATH 125. ROTC credit may be applied with the approval of the student's advisor and department head.
Graduation Standards
The following minimum standards of academic achievement must be met by each student who expects to earn a baccalaureate degree from the College of Engineering.
- (a) successfully complete all courses specified in the degree program;
- (b) complete on this campus at least one-half of the work required within the discipline;
- (c) earn at least a "C" average (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) for all work attempted;
- (d) earn at least a "C" average (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) for all work attempted on this campus;
- (e) earn at least a "C" average (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) for all work attempted in his or her professional courses;
- (f) earn at least a "C" average (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) for all work attempted in his or her professional courses on this campus; and
- (g) meet any additional academic requirements of the program offering the degree.
An entering student must enroll in the mathematics course determined by the student's score on the mathematics placement test. A grade of "C-" or higher must be earned in each mathematics course that leads to another course in the sequence that prepares the student to enroll in calculus.
Minors in Engineering for Non-Engineering Majors
Two types of minors in the College of Engineering are available to students enrolled in other divisions of the University. The minors require a minimum of 18 hours in engineering courses. The Type 1 minor is a specialized program in any of the College's engineering disciplines. Course requirements and advising are available from the appropriate department head, who will appoint an advisor for a student desiring this type of minor. The Type 2 minor is a general minor in engineering which requires a minimum of 18 hours in courses chosen from a list available from the Associate Dean for Academic Programs. The Associate Dean will appoint an advisor for a student pursuing a Type 2 minor.
Online Courses
College of Engineering students may enroll in online courses through the College of Continuing Studies. An online course with the same course number as a regularly scheduled on-campus course fulfills the same degree requirements as an on-campus course. Further information about online courses is available through the College of Continuing Studies.
Pass/Fail Option
The pass/fail option cannot be exercised for courses that are to be applied to the requirements of an engineering or computer science degree. For further information about the pass/fail option see the "Academic Records and General Academic Policies" section of this catalog.
The College of Engineering requires a grade of "C-" or better be earned in each course that serves as a prerequisite to any course that will be applied toward a student's degree requirements. If a grade of lower than "C-" is received in a course that is a prerequisite, the prerequisite course must be repeated and a grade of "C-" or higher must be earned before a enrolling in the subsequent course. In such cases, it is the student's responsibility to make the necessary schedule changes through the drop/add process. These changes should be made prior to the beginning of the next term, and they must be made before the deadline for adding courses. Failure to make the changes on time will result in administrative withdrawal from the course whose prerequisite the student has not fulfilled with a grade of "C-" or higher. A student who is administratively withdrawn from a course after the deadline to add a course may not add a course to replace the course from which he or she was withdrawn.
Schedules for faculty advising and other registration information are posted throughout the College of Engineering just prior to and during the registration period for each semester or term. Additional information is available from the director of Engineering Student Services in 112 H.M. Comer Hall and from the departmental offices. All schedules and drop/add forms must be approved by the student's advisor.
Repeating courses
The repetition of courses is governed by the following restrictions:
- In computing the GPA, a grade of "I" (Incomplete) is included as hours attempted with zero grade points earned. A student on probation must remove "I" grades within two weeks of the beginning of classes during his or her next term in residence. Students not on probation must remove "I" grades within four weeks of the beginning of classes during the next term. If the "I" grade was earned in a required course and is not removed, the course must be repeated.
- A record of original and repeat enrollments appears on the student's transcript.
- Each enrollment in a course is included in the cumulative hours attempted and in the computation of grade point averages. However, only the final enrollment may count as credit toward the degree.
- Courses completed with grades of "A," "B," or "C" may not be repeated except on an audit basis.
- Enrollment for credit in a course that is at a lower level than a course the student has already completed for credit with a grade of "A," "B," or "C" is prohibited. For example, a student with credit for MATH 125 with a grade of "A," "B," or "C" may not enroll for credit in MATH 100, MATH 110, MATH 112, MATH 113, MATH 115, MATH 121, or similar courses. This policy also prohibits repeating a course for credit if equivalent transfer credit with a grade of "Pass" has already been awarded.
- Enrollment for credit in a course is not prohibited simply because credit was earned in a higher-numbered course. For example, a student with credit for GES 411 or GES 451 may enroll for credit in GES 255 or GES 257. If students have questions about the interpretation of this policy, they should consult the associate dean for academic programs or the director of Engineering Student Services prior to enrollment.
- Only two repeat attempts, for a total of three attempts, in any course are permitted, unless continuance is authorized by the associate dean for academic programs. Some departments may have more restrictive policies concerning the number of repeat attempts allowed.
Transfer credit, Advanced Placement, and credit by examinatation
The following policies apply to the transfer of credit by entering transfer students, the transfer of credit that was earned while concurrently enrolled at The University of Alabama, the transfer of credit earned as a transient student at another institution, and the transfer of credit from other divisions of The University of Alabama.
- In order for credit to be transferred, courses completed at other institutions must be equivalent as nearly as possible to courses taught at The University of Alabama.
- In the College of Engineering, grades of "D" will not be admissible
if the grade was earned in a course that is a prerequisite to another course required for the student's degree program.
- The maximum amount of credit transferable from two-year institutions is 64 semester hours.
Transfers from other University of Alabama divisions
Credit that another division of the University previously accepted for transfer from another institution will be reevaluated by the College of Engineering when a student transfers into the College from within the University.
Undergraduate students in graduate courses
Undergraduate students may be permitted to enroll in graduate courses if they have senior standing and "B" or higher averages for work attempted at The University of Alabama.


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There are fans of Justin Bieber. And then there's this guy.
Los Angeles songwriter Toby Sheldon has spent $100,000 and several years trying to mold himself into a Bieber look-a-like.
Britain's Daily Mail reports that Sheldon, 33, was inspired by the teen heartthrob's youthful look.
Sheldon – who is 14 years older than Bieber – told the Daily Mail he spent about $21,000 on hair transplants and surgery to lower his hairline.
Despite the high price of years of surgical transformation, Sheldon says he isn't done yet, adding "I know there is more work to be done in order to make a full transformation into Justin Bieber's doppelganger like a nose job and jaw reduction, which my surgeon has suggested."
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Pharma dealmaking is:
There's a solid case to be made for choosing A. The market for deals has been robust through the first half of 2007. A Cowen research report counted 10 public deals done by July 2007, compared with 14 for all of 2006. Another data source, Irving Levin Associates, cites 455 public and private healthcare deals in the first six months of 2007, a 12 percent decrease from the same period last year—but an 18 percent rise in deal value.
On the other hand, if you chose C or even B, that's also hard to dispute. In August, as this issue went to press, the US subprime mortgage crisis was shaking confidence, torturing Wall Street, tightening credit, and sapping the steam for alliances and M&A. "On the train to New York in the morning, you can feel it," says Clarke Futch, managing director of Cowen Healthcare Royalty Partners. "It's palpable in the air."Credit crunch or not, though, both small biotechs and big pharmas need the deal stream to keep on flowing. It's easier to imagine them developing new, creative ways to finance deals than to picture them turning away from a process that, on the one hand, gives biotechs and small pharmas the capital to innovate and, on the other hand, gives Big Pharma a way to replenish slow-moving pipelines and to fight back against the revenue losses it face because of patent expirations.
"The coming of generics, and the associated revenue losses, is a striking deal driver," says Walter Flamenbaum, MD, a partner for Paul Capital Healthcare. "Companies are making deals for both short-term revenue producers and long-term pipeline enhancers. If you look at AstraZeneca's two purchases of Cambridge Antibody Technology and MedImmune, you can get a sense of buying for long-term capabilities as well as hard revenues."
As for the credit kerfuffle, "my sense is that this will work out," says Jonathan Gertler, MD, managing director and head of biopharma investment banking at Leerink Swann. "The recent volatility will raise some of the valuations and quality bars, but there's no question the pipeline for deal flow is extraordinarily robust."
With that in mind, we asked a group of savvy investors, analysts, venture capitalists, and others to share their thoughts on the trends shaping the deal market today and to identify the companies they think are the ones to watch.
First the trends:
Midsize is big Mega-mergers are the big moneymakers for top Wall Street bankers—but these days, consolidation is on hold while the industry cleans up its act.
"Everybody is trying to reengineer cost structures and prepare for the dip in the pipeline," says John Connaughton, Bain Capital's managing director. "But in a year or two from now, once that's cleared up, there should be more robust M&A activity."
Instead, the action right now is taking place among the midsize companies. The largest M&A event of 2007 (so far) is AstraZeneca's snagging MedImmune in a $15.6 billion deal. Consolidation of the generics industry continued when Mylan secured Merck KGaA's generics unit in a deal valued at $6.7 billion. More recently, Schering-Plough CEO Fred Hassan announced that the company will buy Akzo Nobel's Organon in a deal worth $14.4 billion, through which SP doubles its Phase III pipeline.


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Pirates are part of the terrorist network
March 28, 2011
While many of the major Western nations are presently united in a military effort to wipe out terrorism in the Middle East and East Africa, there's been an ongoing "lack of will" to enforce the same vigilance when it comes to ocean piracy.
According to Michele White, General Counsel, INTERTANKO (International Association of Independent Tanker Owners), this "lack of political will" is exactly the reason that 80 percent of pirates caught are released.
"They will attack again instead of staying under arrest awaiting trial and punishment," he says.
Now the Asian Shippers' Council is demanding that heightened action be taken on a worldwide scale against this scourge.
In last week's proposal to the International Chamber of Commerce, the Council insisted that nations come together to conduct preemptive strikes against pirate staging areas in Somalia. At the same time the Council suggests that there be an international effort to "follow the money," thereby cutting off the pirate's lucrative trade with more widely recognized members of the terrorist network.
We agree with General Counsel, White, that any State may prosecute pirates captured by their warships:
"The often rehearsed excuse that international law requires pirates to be caught in the act of an attack as a condition for prosecution has no basis in international law."
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