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Decades of Data: Enable business continuity by replacing your aged systems
Technology is an amazing part of our daily lives. We carry the computing power of the computers that helped deliver Astronauts to the moon in the palm of our hands (sometimes in our pockets). Broadband services deliver video chats to the same devices that we...Modified by Shawn Brume email@example.com
Tape storage - Its Not Brain Surgery: Sometimes it is!!
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In our daily lives we are exposed to all sorts of technologies. Most of which are predominantly around for our entertainment. The developments in video over the last 10 years has taken video to such a detailed degree that pores in a persons skin...
"Touch Rate" This: Comparing Optical and Tape for "Archiving""
Shawn Brume firstname.lastname@example.com Tags: ts1140 tape data archive ltfs optical lto ts1150 blu-ray retain cd retention lto7 lto6 681 Visits
I recently read a paper by Tom Coughlin that sparked my curiosity. Tom has long been a strong supporter of tape as a medium of choice for long term, lowest cost storage. In his most recent report he teamed with Steve Hetzler analyzing Access...Modified by Shawn Brume email@example.com
The 50 Year Total Cost of Ownership: Real considerations for long term storage
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In the scope of natural resources, data, as the "new" natural resource is as fresh as they come. However, the relative newness of data as a true resource is not unnoticed by the predominant data storage medium. Introduced in 1952, tape...Modified by Shawn Brume email@example.com
The 50 Year Total Cost of Ownership: Real considerations for long term storage Part 1
In the scope of natural resources, data, as the "new" natural resource is as fresh as they come. However, the relative newness of data as a true resource is not unnoticed by the predominant data storage medium. Introduced in 1952, tape...
Control costs of Persistent data with tape, match it up!
What a busy end to the year. Tape continues to be strong in the market place with the new use cases around Cloud, Analytics and Big Data showing the most growth. Interestingly, at the same time that the value proposition of tape continues to be as...Modified by Shawn Brume email@example.com
The Original Cloud storage behind System z Systems celebrates a milestone; 4000 Units shipped!
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In 2006 IBM introduced the fondly named "Hydra" Virtualization Engine (VE). The official name of the product is the IBM TS7700 Virtualization Engine. The TS7700 line of products supports the entire spectrum of system z tape operations...Modified by Shawn Brume email@example.com
IBM is the Global Leader in Enterprise Class Data Deduplication, a Niche Market.
Shawn Brume firstname.lastname@example.com Tags: gartner vtl tape ibm deduplication protectier emc quadrant pbba idc 2,625 Visits
It has been a while since I blogged and felt the need to get back on track and update the community with my view of ProtecTIER and the Deduplication market in general. --------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------...Modified by Shawn Brume email@example.com
Introducing Elastic Storage 4.1: Secure, Flash-Accelerated, Software Defined Storage
James Gutowski firstname.lastname@example.com Tags: flash elasticstorage storage platformcomputing gpfs cloud tape 4,130 Visits
Part of IBM's Software Defined Storage solutions, code named Elastic Storage Version 4.1, is now released ‒ delivering flash accelerated, software defined storage for cloud, big data & analytics, and technical computing ‒ now with enhanced security,...
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What a great week at IBMEdge 2014
Shawn Brume email@example.com Tags: tape ltfs ts4500 ts7700 dp&r protectier 794 Visits
For those of you that could not make the IBM Edge event, it was a great one! I can say that in general and from the perspective of DP&R. There were over 22 tracks associated with DP&R products during Edge, more than any other year....Modified by Shawn Brume email@example.com
ProtecTIER will continue to be a strong IBM offering
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In recent months rumors of IBM not supporting ProtecTIER have been circulated by IBMs competitors. IBM does not respond to rumors, but Laura Guio, Vice President Business Line Executive, Storage. recently made a clear statement on IBMs position for the...
Get your Tweet on for support
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So often there are questions that we all have around the products we have in our IT systems that could be resolved with a quick reference. These inquiries could be a small as a light on the system or how the GUI interface works to do something...
Big Data and Old Fashion Analytics searches for the lost Malaysian Ariline
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The following of the "lost" Malaysian Airline 777 is now being tackled by Big data and Old Fashion analytics. One of the largest GeoDesic companies in the world, Digital Globe Inc, has sent out an open invitation to have groups of everyday...
DP&R brings the Sun Shine
Shawn Brume firstname.lastname@example.com Tags: protectier ltfs dp&r ts7700 tape 1,453 Visits
Normally I stay pretty formal in the DP&R blogs, but today I want to write about the sun shine DP&R seems to bring everywhere it goes. My travels over the last year have taken me around the world. being based in Tucson, Arizona, USA my years are...
Help Smaller customers implement LTFS Effectively
LTFS has been widely accepted by tape users across the globe. As a quick background LTFS presents the data on tape to the end user in a file system format. The simple drivers installed on the system also allow users to use standard copy commands, including...
Resolve to Control your Data Bulge – Moving data to tape
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Without digging to deep, it is easy to see why the waistline of IT budgets everywhere are expanding. It is estimated that 2.2 Zettabytes of data will be created and stored in 2014. IDC 1 predicts that this will burgeon by 50X by 2020. The...
Accelerate with ATS: Tape 101 - New Date
This post reflects the new date and registration URL. What: Accelerate with ATS: Tape 101 This 90 minute session will provide an overview of the IBM tape and IBM tape library product lines. We'll begin with the LTO and 3592 tape drives and...
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3592 IBM System Storage Tape Controller Model C07
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What : Join the IBM ATS Accelerate Education to learn about the new 3592 IBM System Storage Tape Controller Model C07 When: Oct 6, 2011 11AM Eastern Who: Anyone who registers using https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/152655864
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In response to: LTFS – Linear Tape File System Keith, good info on LTFS, I am always asking people how we help customers with deciding between LTFS and something like HSM via TSM. Also I didn't know LTFS is FREE. thats pretty darn cheap!
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LTFS – Linear Tape File System
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Enterprise Data protection is not a new topic (it's actually a core IT principal = protecting data) and we continue to see a growing investment in data protection methodologies in enterprises across the globe. While some of our competition want you to...
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Live and Let Die Review
"Bond's Vacation To The World Of Blaxploitation."
September 25th, 2011
When Sean Connery predictably turned down the role of James Bond once and for all, the producers were left with not only the challenge of finding a replacement, but also of finding a new angle for the stories, as SPECTRE was finally off the table. The duo's first offer for Bond went to none other than Clint Eastwood, and while flattered at the offer, declined it as he believed Bond should be played by a proper englishman {Man can you imagine the possibilities since passed?}. As if there could be no one more suited for the role, the producers pressed on anyhow, instead allowing actors to audition for the role, such as Julian Glover, Jeremy Brett, William Gaunt, Simon Oates, John Gavin (again), and John Ronane. All of them struck out. Michael Billington became the runner up, as it was Roger Moore whom Cubby previously believed to be "too young and pretty" back in '61 that won the role. This was initially against United Artists' wishes, as they wanted an American for the role, having considered Burt Reynolds, Paul Newman, and Robert Redford, but when Clint turns you down because he thinks a brit best serves the role, then you can bet Cubby would follow that advice. However, Billington was still kept on a short leash in case Roger Moore only wished to do a single film as Lazenby did. He would end up doing seven consecutively. Now there's loyalty you can't buy. Well, sort of.
The next hurdle to overcome was the story. The Civil Rights Movement was a monuments event in American history, and as Bond had a great amount of American appeal, screenwriter Tom Mankiewicz thought he'd adapt a story more relevant to the times. Granted adapting a story which features blacks in all the villainous roles at a time when they're seeking to change their image in America may sound like a bad idea, Mankiewicz liked the challenge, and convinced the producers to go with Fleming's second novel, despite that major creative license was taken with the adaptation, as the villain had connections to SMERSH, and was a gold smuggler in the english caribbean territories making the story far more cold war oriented than the film ended up becoming. Though despite the amount of blaxploitation films being released at the time, this one would reach a global audience, so it was up to Mankiewicz to see that it was less negative, and more 'adventurous' and reminiscent of the Connery Era by following a very specific Bond formula. The result was a success with mixed reviews, though ultimately Mankiewicz succeeded in making the script applicable and acceptable. For while it is still a clear cut blaxploitation film, it was far more stylistic than the other typical installments to that sub-genre.
In his eighth adventure, James Bond (Roger Moore) once again finds himself intermingling with non-british affairs when three MI6 agents are killed mysteriously when investigating the activities of caribbean dictator Dr. Kananga. Along the way, Bond will find himself wrapped up in the illegal drug trade of Mr. Big (Yaphet Kotto) and Kananga's psychic Solitaire (Jane Seymour) who are all involved in one of the most daringly realistic villainous plots a Bond film has ever sported. For while scenarios similar to this have arisen, this one seems to get close to the edge of the realism barrier.
Originally, Mankiewicz wanted Diana Ross for Solitaire, but Cubby & Saltzman decided to stick with the novel's caucasian description in the book, leading them to consider Jane Seymour and Catherine Deneuve for the part. Seymour won out after the producers saw her in the series "The Onedin Line" (1971-1980). As for the main antagonist, Yaphet Kotto was a suggestion by United Artists as he was starring in their production of "Across 110th Street" (1972). Kotto was reportedly pleased with the role as his character delved into the occult, which he thought unique for a Bond villain, and a drug lord at that. Both Seymour & Kotto had the required on-screen chemistry that their roles called for. You totally bought his controlling personality over his timid brainwashed psychic. But of course, that's no ailment that Bond can't fix. ;)
Apart from the realistic plot, the film was full of fantasy elements, such as the great presence of voodoo throughout the film, and the supporting roles which made that more colorful, such as witch doctor and part time entertainer Baron Samedi played by choreographer Geoffrey Holder who's directed and designed broadway productions such as "The Wiz" (1984 revival), voiced the narrator in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (2005), and choreographed this film with all its extensive voodoo rituals and dance numbers. Famous in his own right, he was by far the most unique supporting villain, as you never can tell where his allegiances lie. Is he an entertainer? A true witch doctor? A drug smuggler who's voodoo is a result of his freak outs from chronic cocaine use? Or is he just an actor in this whole scheme in a very 'Scooby Doo' type motivation? And then there's Tee Hee Jonhson--yes that's his character's name--who's better known as Butterhook for the giant metal pincer for a right hand. Julius Harris plays him as a jolly fellow who enjoys showing Bond around his 'zoo' of man eating gators as if they're good friends. Lastly we can't for get the overweight wheezer of a voice named Whisper (Earl Jolly Brown), whom like his namesake, only whispers and kind of hangs around while the villains scheme. So that's a colorful cast of supporting villains, if you'd call them that.
If there's one thing that everyone had in common during filming it was fear. Such as the actor being sacrificed to a venomous snake fainted at the stake, while the snake handler decked out in voodoo garb screamed like a girl and ran when he accidentally dropped it, much to the dismay of the tied up Seymour whom the snake slithered towards without means of escape. Or one better, the fact that Geoffrey Holder was too terrified to fall into a coffin of snakes and only did it because as a proper brit, it'd be cowardly to not do so when Princess Alexandra visited the set. But what can top the producers paying a local Harlem gang for protection from rival gangs while filming there? You read it right, they paid gangsters for protection, and they weren't even being racketeered. Of course they were 'encouraged' to leave when the producer's 'protection' budget ran low. Well, there is something which can top it. And that's when you're on a recce near Montego Bay in Jamaica and speed past a sign which reads "Trespassers Will Be Eaten." Of course such a place would have to work its way into the script, and the croc farm owner Ross Kananga was honored with a villain taking his namesake. This was also the source of fear for the script supervisor and various other crew members, and ultimately, Kananga himself had to make the daring dash over the croc heads to escape the sandbar of death. On one take he nearly lost his foot to an angry crocodile. So yes, they were real in that dashing shot (forgive the pun) when Bond goes for broke. There was nobody more crazy than Ross Kananga at this location--as Moore's stuntman certainly wasn't going to do it--and he was by far the most unique person met along the side of the road during a Bond production, despite not officially appearing in the film. That's right, more unique than Howard Hughes even. But everyone made it out okay thanks to veteran Bond director Guy Hamilton who'd just directed "Diamonds Are Forever" (1971), and then "Goldfinger" (1964) seven years before that. So going with a director that knows his audience contributes to this being a great first outing for Roger Moore.
One sequence which really takes the cake is the Guinness Record setting Glaston Speed Boat chase through the Louisiana Bayou. A planned jump over the road resulted in the much higher 110' jump setting the record, and creating waves big enough to flip the pursuing boat. With excessive speeds in the winding bayou, and plenty of retakes on the wedding crasher shot (again, pun not intended) which continually ended in smashing into trees to the dismay of the homeowners, this wild chase was among the best in the franchise, better even than the double decker chase that's also in the film. Granted none of the speedboats were decked out at all with any gadgets; Just good old fashioned speed. And let's not forget the most popular comedic supporting role in the film, Sheriff J.W. Pepper (Clifton James) who fits the negative southern stereotype to a T. He was so funny and well received that he'd make a brief appearance in the next Bond adventure.
Now as James Bond himself, Roger Moore certainly seemed older from the start, almost old enough to retire the role even at age forty-five. He was less misogynistic towards women, but was more of a smooth talker. He had a much less convincing aggressive side, if he even had one at all. He seemed almost unfazed by everything. Moore still had all the catchphrases that Connery used, but also carried a greater elegance in the part, if not the more brash side. These things worked against him as far as being a popular Bond, but he worked out well enough for six sequels. For example, when interrogating Rosie Carver (Gloria Hendry) he's more relaxed and doesn't change his tone at all in regards to voice and appearance, whereas Connery would slap you around and shout at you. That's ultimately what Roger Moore lacked: Aggression. Though he was far better than George Lazenby or future Bond Timothy Dalton in my opinion.
Overall, it wasn't the lack of an appearance by 'Q' (Desmond Llewelyn) which brought the film down for people--yes, Desmond set aside three episodes of a series he was appearing in to make room for Bond, only to discover he was written out of the film--but it was rather once again having to get used to a new Bond that just wasn't Sean Connery. Also, the plot wasn't as fantastical, and there were less gadgets. Though for me, it was a plus as it wasn't nearly as droll as "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" (1969), or the later film "For Your Eyes Only" (1981) which both went for realism over fantasy. This film also doesn't dwell on the introduction of the new Bond as "Dr. No" (1962) did, nor spend time idly in tropical locations like "Thunderball" (1965) did. Rather it was a fast paced film which continued the storytelling rather than going idle at any time. Pulling in $126,400,000 off a seven million dollar budget, it fared better than the previous three Bond films, even if most critics didn't like the racial overtones and lack of a boisterous villain like Largo, Blofeld, Goldfinger, or No--at least in their opinion, as Kotto was greater in enthusiasm than those villains. The title song by Paul McCartney and the Wings was alright, though was very well received remaining at #2 in the U.S. for three weeks, and #9 in the U.K. It was after all the first rock 'n' roll title song for a Bond film. But even better was the jazz atmosphere of New Orleans or the tribal voodoo theme that was captured in the music by John Barry. So while some may think this rating is a bit high, the more colorful atmosphere for a Bond film hit all the high notes for me--being among the first few Bond films I ever saw--and is one of my favorites from the Moore Era.
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- corey • 5 years ago
This is your best review of the Bond series yet. I loved the first paragraph and everything else is just so detailed. I never knew Clint Eastwood was offered the role of James Bond. Imagine how that would have played out if he accepted? Could of gone good or bad. Love this review @slysnide. Going into my favorites.
@corey@dan1@ejk1@bawnian-dexeus@skywise@jayaottley@ghostman@kguy: My first of the Roger Moore Bond flicks is reviewed.

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Today's post comes from Sandy Hawke, Manager IBM Security Solutions.

I recently presented to the ISACA community on a live webinar. I focused the discussion on how to leverage automation to improve endpoint security and compliance. The archived webinar is available here. Just as a brief background, ISACA is an international professional association that focuses on all aspects of IT Governance and has over 95,000 members worldwide.

The online event drew a pretty substantial audience which is good, and yet a bit surprising in two key ways. First of all, many of the recommendations I made to the audience were not radically new concepts, but basic foundational controls that all security professionals agree are critical for achieving and maintaining solid security and demonstrable compliance. So haven't they heard this story before?

Maybe not. And that's the second observation. Most of the ISACA membership is in the IT audit/Risk Management line of business. While they're not the folks who are implementing security technologies on a daily basis (i.e. "hands at keyboards")- they are keen to understand how security is implemented, how it works, how automation can be used to facilitate audits, etc. And that's the new trend we've been witnessing. While the audit team knows what the policy controls should be, they may not know if/how these controls get enforced, maintained, monitored and reported on- essentially how security is "operationalized." The more that they know what's possible with respect to security operations and automation, the better they'll be at knowing what questions to ask IT operations during audits, what technologies to recommend, etc.

Years ago, the IT Audit/Risk Manager organization and activities were kept quite separate from the IT Operations/IT Infrastructure teams. And at the time there were pretty good reasons to keep these groups as distinct as possible- you've all heard of "keeping the fox out of the hen house" analogy, right? The IT Audit/Risk Mgmt teams could set and enforce policy and conduct assessments that wouldn't be influenced by the operations staff. Well, with the advent of converging technologies, economic trends, and the increased importance of measuring security investments and compliance program- in real time, these groups are coming together. More so than ever before.

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Franklin has started work creating a plan that's meant to improve the city's infrastructure and zoning as its population grows during the next 10 years.
The city is creating a comprehensive plan that will include residents' input on what kind of improvements they'd like to see, such as road construction and rezoning for businesses and neighborhoods, as well as ideas on how to make those improvements, Mayor Joe McGuinness said.
The city last created a comprehensive plan in 2002, which included a plan to improve the city's entrances, build a better relationship between the city and Franklin College and add to the trail system, McGuinness said.
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Transcript: Michelle Wie interview
CARLSBAD An edited interview with pro golfer Michelle Wie in advance of the Kia Classic presented by J Golf at La Costa Resort and Spa, Carlsbad, Calif. on Tuesday, March 23, 2010.
DAVID HIGDON: Thank you, Michelle, for joining us. I'm sure you're looking forward to playing here in the U.S., but also at the Kia tournament, a sponsor that recently signed you. Tell us a little bit about how that came together.
MICHELLE WIE: It's really exciting. I drive a Kia – I drive a Soul. It's just a really cool car, and to be associated with a really cool company like that is a great honor. I think it's really cool that the first tournament in the United States is sponsored by Kia.
QUESTION: What kind of Soul do you have?
MICHELLE WIE: I have one that they made especially for me. It's black and has a dragon on the side with black rims. The interior is red, so it's Stanford colors – it's really cool.
QUESTION:Are you done with school?
MICHELLE WIE: I'm done with school for the semester.
QUESTION:What kind of golf course suits your game, and are there any of those characteristics at La Costa?
MICHELLE WIE:I believe that a golf course can have a tendency to suit my game. A golf course is a golf course, and it depends on how well you play that week. When you're playing great, every golf course seems exactly fit for you, and when you're not, everything is wrong. I think it's a really fun golf course. It's a great track and in good condition and one I want to play on.
QUESTION: When did you finish school, and how much time have you had to prepare for this tournament?
MICHELLE WIE: I just had exams last week. I've been preparing all along.
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MICHELLE WIE: I took the maximum number of units I could, which is 20. It was pretty gruesome, actually.
QUESTION: Who represents the biggest competition for you this week?
MICHELLE WIE: I think everyone. It's hard to think about competition when you're out there, because you end up thinking about other people rather than what you're doing. Out there, I just try to think about what I'm doing myself.
QUESTION: When you look back to last year, what was the most satisfying thing?
MICHELLE WIE: Last year, I got a lot of satisfaction – when I worked harder, I feel like I got a lot more benefit out of it. Whereas before, the more I practiced, the worse I got. It's nice when, if you don't play a good round, you know you can go out there and work on things. I think it's just that I can work hard and actually enjoy it. I really felt like I improved throughout the year, and hopefully I can keep that going. It was just fun out there.
QUESTION: How about going through Q School and earning your way on? Do you think people viewed you in a different light after you did that?
MICHELLE WIE: I view myself in a different light, actually. I'm glad everything worked out. It could have been a lot different. Q School was tough. It was one of the toughest things I've ever had to do. I would never want to do it again (laughs). It was hard, but once you get through it, it feels really rewarding.
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Mary Poppins plugin for responding to new PRs with a checklist of PR guidelines in a Github comment.
Mary Poppins plugin for responding to new PRs with a checklist of PR guidelines in a Github comment.
npm install poppins-pr-checklist
To use this plugin, you need to load it in your config file with
// config.js poppinsconfig = /*...*/ ; poppinscouldYouPlease'pr-checklist'; // pr checklist poppinspluginsprChecklistgreeting = 'Hello'; poppinspluginsprChecklistchecks = message: 'Foo' return false; ; poppinspluginsprChecklistclosing = 'Farewell';;
By default, Mary Poppins will only respond with a greeting and closing. You have to configure her checks to get a list.
String to start the response with.
Defaults to
String to start the response with.
Defaults to
Array of
{check} objects.
Defaults to an empty array.
{check} object has two properties:
message: the string that corresponds to the text of the checkbox item.
condition: a function that returns a representing whether or not the checkbox should be checked. It can also return a promise. The function receives one argument,
data, which is a JSON object representing the PR in question. See the Github API for a description of the object.
Here's an example check:
var myCheck = message: 'The PR has an odd number.' return data; ;
Because checks are just objects in the
poppins.plugins.prChecklist.checks array, you can make a plugin that add new checks by appending to that array.
// in a new module called `poppins-my-check` poppinspluginsprChecklistcheckspush message: 'This is my Custom Check' return true; ;;
Then you can load this module like you would any other:
// config.js: poppinscouldYouPlease'pr-checklist'; poppinscouldYouPlease'my-check';;
It's plugins all the way down!
See poppins-check-cla and poppins-check-commit for an example.


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El señor Pablo Ramón es originario del Municipio de Condega, a unos 35 km al norte de la ciudad de Estelí, reside en su casa propia desde hace unos 18 años junto a su esposa la que se desempeña como maestra y junto a sus 4 hijos.
El señor Pablo Ramón en la actualidad se desempeña como comerciante y su actividad principal es la compra y venta de verduras tales como son las cebollas y las papa, el compra estos productos en las zonas rurales y la distribuyen en los mercados de los pueblos aledaños como es Estelí, Ocotal, Somoto, etc., lo que le genera las ganancias, además el tiene su finca donde maneja su ganado y siembra granos básicos como frijoles y maíz para el consumo, el se dedica a esta labor desde hace aproximadamente unos 20 años, cabe mencionar que estas son sus principales fuentes de ingreso para el sostén de su familia.
Pablo Ramon se presento a las oficinas de Ceprodel con el objetivo de solicitar un nuevo financiamiento para la compra de 5 novillos para engorde los que serán repastados en su propiedad y luego serán vendidos con un peso mayor y a un mejor precio lo que le generara ganancias al cliente.
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When does Registration open for 2016? May 4th,2015
When does Registration close? Online closes on April 27, 2016 at midnight. Expo registration is available on Friday, April 29 and Saturday April 30, 2016
Where can I find the Runner's World article? >>HERE
Where can I park for the event? Street parking is free on Sundays in the city. There is limited parking at the Marathon/Half Marathon/Marathon Relay Start, a shuttle bus will be running back to the airport fr4om 9:00am to 1:00pm. You can catch the shuttle buses at Tollefson Plaza across the street from the Art Museum (The Finish Line). Tacoma Art Museum is on the same block as the Start/Finish line. Parking info for Tacoma Art Museum can be found HERE. Also, here are some Downtown garage parking locations.
For more information on the shuttle bus and parking, click HERE
I am running the Half Marathon, can I drive to the start at 8:00am? No, the roads from the bridge to the airport will close before the marathon start and they will not re-open until after the half marathon start. If you want to drive to the airport and run the half marathon, please plan on showing up early to avoid being stuck in a road closure and missing the start.
Shuttle bus information: Shuttle buses will depart from Hood Street in front of the Tacoma Art Museum (google map here)
First bus leaves at 4:30 am
Last bus leaves at 6:00 am
Do not wait for the last bus
For more information on the shuttle bus, click HERE
Is there a Military discount available? Yes, there is a $5 discount for military personnel. You will see a check box on the registration page. You must show your Military ID at packet pick up.
Can I switch race distances after I have signed up? Yes, you can switch distances at the Expo. There are no refunds. If you move up in distances please be prepared to pay the price difference. Pick up your packet first and then go to the registration booth where the timer will reassign your bib number.
Can an entry be transferred to someone else? No.
I registered, but have learned that I will be unable to participate. Is my entry fee refundable? Our policy is no refunds, no transfers to another individual or to another TCMA event, and no rollovers to the next year's race. Sorry, no exceptions.
Can I pick up someone else's race packet? Yes, as long as you have permission from them to do so. Written permission is not required.
Can I pick up my race packet on race day? You must pick it up at the expo, unless pre-arranged. (Expo closes at 3:00 pm Bib Number pick up available until 6:00 pm at the expo lobby) We understand that some people are coming from out of town.
What time does the race start? The Marathon & Marathon Relay start at 7:00 AM. The Half Marathon starts at 8:00 AM. The 5k starts at 8:00 AM.
Can I start the marathon 1 hour early at 6:00 AM? Yes, there is an early start provided for those needing more than 6 hours to complete the marathon. Please check in with the timer at the start line. Early starters finishing under 5 hours will be disqualified and not given a finish time. You must need the extra time to start early. Early starters must be self-supported, know the route, and obey all traffic/pedestrian laws until officers and volunteers are on the course. You are on your own until officers and volunteers arrive on the course.
Will there be professional photographers on the course? Yes, our professional photography is provided by ontherunevents.com.
Is the race Chip Timed? Yes, Chip Start, Chip Split, Chip Finish. Your timing tag is attached to the back of your race bib. In order to receive a time your race bib must be worn on the outside of your top outer garment.Avoid bending your bib which may damage the timing tag. The timing tag is disposable so it does not need to be returned.
If you have any questions regarding the timing, please click >>HERE
Do you get a commemorative shirt when you sign up? Yes. Marathon, Half Marathon, and each Marathon Relay participant receives a technical running shirt. 5K participants receive a tech shirt. Kids marathoners receive a tech shirt.
Do you get a finisher medal? Yes, Full Marathon, Half Marathon and each Marathon Relay member will receive a medal.
Can I pick up my award after the race? This year the awards will be mailed to the age group participants. Awards will be presented to the top three overall male and female winners, and to the top three overall masters male and female winners at the awards ceremony at the finish line, more info HERE <<. Age group awards will be mailed this year to the top five in each of the following divisions: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-80, 80 & over.
How many miles is the Tacoma City Marathon? 26.2 miles or 42,195 meters.
Is the Marathon course flat? The Marathon course is a net downhill course, more information here <<
Is the Half Marathon flat? The Half Marathon course is very fast with a couple of overpass hills much of the course is on the beautiful, flat waterfront, more information here <<
Can you walk the Marathon? We have a 7 hour cut off with the early start. 16 minute per mile pace with the early start.
Can you walk the Half Marathon? We have a 5 hour cut off. If police don't think you can make it in the allotted time you may be moved to the sidewalk, the finish line will remain until you finish.
Can you walk the 5k? Yes
Are strollers allowed? Yes, in the 5K & Half Marathon only.
Are dogs allowed? Sorry, not for this event.
Where can I park? Parking information HERE
What is the average temperature for May in Tacoma? 46 low - 64 high. Find the weather forecast >>HERE.
How far is the Start from the Finish line? It is about 11 miles. We recommend the shuttle bus to Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay Start. Same Start/Finish for 5k and Kids Marathon.
Will there be showers available after the race? Yes at the YMCA directions HERE (please make sure to have a picture ID and your bib with you - the YMCA will ask for a small form to be filled out and then let you use the showers and also provide towels)
Is there a gear check at the start? Yes and the gear will be brought to the finish.
Are there porta potties at the start? Yes
Is there a covered area at the start? Yes we have a airline hanger reserved for the participants.
Are there porta potties on the course? Yes, at all the aid stations (about every two miles).
Can I wear headphones during the race? Yes, be safe and don't turn them up so loud that you can't hear volunteers or police. We recommend leaving one ear bud out. Be safe out there.
Will there be pacers to get me a Boston or New York Qualifier? Yes, by the Marathon Maniacs & Half Fanatics! More information HERE
Are the courses USATF certified? Yes certification numbers are: WA1310MN for the marathon, WA14017MN for the half marathon and WA14007MN for the 5K.
Will there be energy gel on the course? Yes, Powerbar Gel & Nuun Electrolyte will be on the course. Gel at mile 7.1, 14.5, and 18.6.
Are we missing something? Please let us know and we will gladly make the addition. Contact Us


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Snoring is a major symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). But even though most people who have sleep apnea snore, not all people who snore have sleep apnea.
Snoring occurs when the flow of air from the mouth or nose to the lungs is disturbed during sleep, usually by a blockage or narrowing in the nose, mouth, or throat (airway).
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- If you snore and do not have sleep apnea, your snoring is steady and does not disturb your sleep. You do not stop breathing and oxygen levels in your blood do not change.
- In sleep apnea, how loud and how often you snore changes often. Your snoring disturbs your sleep, your breathing stops at times, and oxygen levels in your blood go down.
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(MSc in) Petroleum Engineering/Petroleum Geosciences
Are you interested in the exploration and production of oil and gas? Would you like to develop knowledge crucial to value creation and the safe, efficient and environmentally-friendly exploration of the natural resources on the continental shelf?
Photo: Platform leg, Åsgard. OLF
These two international Master programmes are taught in English, and fully integrates Norwegian and foreign students. All courses award 7.5 ECTS credits.
The programmes focus on the following areas of activity:
- Exploration and production of oil and gas on the Norwegian continental shelf
- Methods for increased oil recovery factor
- Develop platform solutions and subsea production equipment for great water depths
- Demands for environmental considerations in the northern regions.
Specialization options
Specialization can be obtained within the areas drilling technology, petroleum production, reservoir technology, petroleum geology/geophysics, seismology and reservoir seismology. Examples of specialization could be:
- Interpretation of geological data from an oil company
- Modelling of processes within our fields with calibration tests in the laboratory
- Evaluation of practical problems in offshore operations.
Facts about the programmes
Degree: Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering/Petroleum Geosciences (MSc)
Duration: 2 years, 120 ECTS
Programme codes: MSG1, MSG2
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
Host Faculty
Engineering Science and Technology
Validity of information: 2015/2016
Application deadlines
The application deadlines for master's degrees starting August 2016 have passed.
The next round of admission will open in autumn 2016, with the following application deadlines:
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The main campus, with 1,600 acres of rolling hills and natural woodland along the Escambia River, is ten miles north of downtown Pensacola. Our facilities were designed to complement the natural forest and waterways. In addition, the University of West Florida has waterfront property on Santa Rosa Island that is available for recreational, academic, and research pursuits. The University operates an Emerald Coast campus which includes the Joint NWFSC/UWF Campus, Eglin AFB Center, Research and Engineering Education Facility (REEF), Hurlburt Field office, and other locations. UWF also manages 29 historic properties in downtown Pensacola.
In 1963, the Florida Legislature authorized funds to establish the University of West Florida. The first president, Dr. Harold B. Crosby, assumed office in July 1964. Ground was broken on April 16, 1965, and the first students began classes in the fall of 1967. Dr. James A. Robinson, the second president, took office in 1974. Dr. Morris L. Marx was inaugurated as UWF's third president in 1988; Dr. John C. Cavanaugh was appointed as the fourth president on July 15, 2002. Dr. Judith A. Bense currently serves as president and was appointed on July 1, 2008. A 13-member Board of Trustees governs the University.
Currently, UWF enrolls more than 12,596 students in its College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, College of Business, College of Education and Professional Studies, and College of Science, Engineering, and Health has conferred more than 84,603 associate, bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees.
The UWF Welcome Center provides maps, parking permits, and information about facilities and campus events. Located at the east entrance to the campus, it has a drive-through window for automotive traffic and a lobby for walk-in visitors. Information concerning campus tours may be obtained from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at (850)474-2230 or 1-800-263-1074. Information about off-campus locations can be obtained by calling UWF Emerald Coast at (850)863-6569.
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Eight Physicists Honored at November Division Meetings
2007 James Clerk Maxwell Prize
John Lindl
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Citation: "For 30 years of continuous plasma physics contributions in high energy density physics and inertial confinement fusion research and scientific management."
Lindl is currently the Chief Scientist for the NIF Programs Directorate at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he works with the major participants in the NNSA stewardship program to develop a national plan for ignition on NIF. Lindl received his PhD in astrophysics from Princeton University in 1972. He joined Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in 1972 as a physicist in A-Division's X-group, concentrating on fluid instabilities and high gain inertial confinement fusion (ICF) targets. Lindl's work in ICF has spanned a wide range of topics including high gain target designs for lasers and particle beams, hydrodynamic instabilities in ICF, implosion symmetry and hohlraum design, high energy electron production and plasma evolution in hohlraums, and the physics of compression and ignition.
2007 John Dawson Award for Excellence in Plasma Physics Research
Andrea M. Garofalo
Columbia University
Gerald A. Navratil
Columbia University
Michio Okabayashi
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Edward J. Strait
General Atomics
Citation: "For experiments that demonstrated the stabilization of the resistive wall mode and sustained operation of a tokamak above the conventional free boundary stability limit."
Garofalo received his Laurea degree in Nuclear Engineering from the Università degli Studi di Palermo, Italy, in 1990. He received his PhD from Columbia University in 1997, with a thesis based on experimental work on the High Beta Tokamak, Extended Pulse (HBT-EP) experiment Since completing his graduate work, Garofalo has been a research scientist for Columbia University, carrying out MHD stability research on the DIII-D Tokamak National Fusion Facility at General Atomics, in San Diego. His research on DIII-D, research on stabilization of the resistive wall mode led to the first-time demonstration of stable confinement of plasma pressure at nearly double the conventional free-boundary stability limit in a tokamak. Since then, he has been pursuing the application of this discovery toward the realization of high-beta, steady-state "advanced tokamak" plasmas.
Navratil received his PhD in plasma physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1976. In 1977 he joined the faculty of Columbia University and in 1978 was a founding member of the Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics, serving as department chair from 1988 to 1994 and from 1997 to 2000. His research work focuses on MHD equilibrium and stability of magnetically confined plasmas. He directs research on the HBT-EP tokamak facility in the Columbia Plasma Physics Laboratory as well as off-campus collaborations at the DIII-D National Tokamak Facility in San Diego and the NSTX Experiment at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory. In 2005 he was appointed the Thomas Alva Edison Professor of Applied Physics and now serves as Interim Dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University.
Okabayashi received his PhD degree in 1968 from the University of Tokyo. He then took a position at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, where he has been conducting research in the area of MHD macro stability. His primary interest has been plasma stability and device performance improvement. He was a key contributor to the design of the Princeton Divertor Experiment (PDX), the Princeton Beta eXperiment (PBX), and the Princeton Beta eXperiment-Modified, PBX-M. On PBX-M, he discovered the resistive wall mode, an external kink modified by the resistive wall. Since then, his primary research focus has been the active stabilization of the resistive wall mode. He is currently working on active stabilization of the resistive wall mode on the D-IIID device in collaboration with the Columbia and General Atomics groups.
Strait earned his PhD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1979. He joined General Atomics in 1982, where he worked first on the Doublet III tokamak and then its successor, DIII-D. He developed DIII-D's magnetic diagnostic system, which is used for feedback control of the discharge, equilibrium reconstruction, and stability analysis. His research has focused on the MHD stability of tokamak plasmas, including the stability limits of high beta plasmas, instabilities associated with transport barriers, and the stability of toroidicity-induced Alfven eigenmodes. He is currently working on wall stabilization of high beta plasmas and active control of resistive wall mode instabilities. Strait is manager of the ITER Physics research group in the DIII-D Experimental Science Division.
2007 Marshall N. Rosenbluth Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award
Erik J. Spence
ETH Xurich, Institute of Geophysics
Citation: "For a dynamo experiment that provided a laboratory demonstration of dipole magnetic field, generated by turbulence, in an MHD flow."
Spence received his bachelor's degree in physics from McGill University (Montréal, Canada) in 1998. He did his PhD studies on the Madison Dynamo Experiment, a one-meter-diameter sphere of flowing liquid sodium, in the physics department of the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He was involved with most aspects of commissioning the experiment, including its design, fabrication, construction, operation and data analysis. His dissertation work, done with Professor Cary Forest, demonstrated the presence of a turbulent electromotive force in the experiment. Spence is presently employed by the Institut für Geophysik at ETH Zürich, where he is studying the application of liquid metal experiments to planetary cores.
2007 Fluid Dynamics Prize
Guenter Ahlers
University of California, Santa Barbara
Citation: "For pioneering experimental work on fluid instabilities, low-dimensional chaos, pattern formation, and turbulent Rayleigh-Bénard convection."
Ahlers received his PhD in physical chemistry from the University of California at Berkeley and became a member of the technical staff at Bell Laboratories. Then he worked on critical phenomena and on superfluid hydrodynamics. In 1970 he began research on Rayleigh-Bénard convection in liquid helium that led to the experimental observation of chaos in a fluid-mechanical system. In 1979 Ahlers became a Professor of Physics at UCSB where he has studied pattern formation in convection and Taylor-vortex flow, and turbulent Rayleigh-Bénard convection. He and his co-workers have published over 260 papers in the Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Physics of Fluids, Physical Review A, B, and E, Physical Review Letters, and elsewhere.
2007 Andreas Acrivos Dissertation Award in Fluid Dynamics
David Saintillan
Courant Institute, New York University
Thesis Title: "Collective dynamics in dispersions of anisotropic and deformable particles."
Saintillan received his BS from École Polytechnique, Palaiseau, France, and he performed his PhD research at Stanford University under the joint supervision of Professors Eric Shaqfeh and Eric Darve. He is now an Associate Research Scientist at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at NYU.
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We're all disappointed at this news, but please -- no beating on the messenger. At today's big Verizon Droid X shindig we found out the the Motorola Droid X will be sporting Froyo and Adobe Flash, but not at launch. Not the most welcome news, but still not enough to spoil the excitement of a hot new phone on America's biggest carrier. The folks in the know haven't given any specific dates, but at the event it was announced that the Droid X and the original Motorola Droid would both be getting Froyo at the same time, and with the official source for Froyo dropping today, things seem to be moving right along. I know I wouldn't let this deter me from getting a Droid X, good things come to those who wait.
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DAILY NEWS: Controversial Pix Nabbed, 9/11 Remembered and Tribeca Scripts
by Eugene Hernandez, Matthew Ross and Wendy Mitchell/indieWIRE
>> ON THE SCENE TORONTO 2002: Controversy Sells in Canada, Miramax and
Lions Gate Get New Pix
(indieWIRE: 09.10.02) -- Lions Gate's new slogan, "Five Proud Years, One
Independent Spirit," was waved proudly yesterday as president Tom Ortenberg
announced the acquisition of one of the most controversial and shocking films
currently playing on the festival circuit. Meanwhile, Miramax has nabbed a
controversial film that was just honored with the top award in Venice.
While Lions Gate nabbed U.S. rights to Gaspar Noe's "Irreversible," a movie
that caused an uproar when it debuted this year in Cannes, Miramax was said
have nabbed a controversial film which was just honored with the top award
at the Venice Film Festival, "The Magdalene Sisters."
Cannes festival-goers walked out on "Irreversible's" violent moments,
including an extended rape scene, while in the case of Peter Mullan's
award-winning new film, the Catholic Church in Italy has come out against
the pictire.
"Gaspar Noe has created a cinematic masterpiece, "Irreversible" is
brilliant and controversial and will be a perfect complement to the
Lions Gate theatrical release schedule," Ortenberg said yesterday
in a prepared statement.
Screening in the Toronto Film Festival's Visions section, "Irreversible"
will screen for press and industry today (Tuesday) and will be unveiled for
the public on Thursday, while "Sisters" is set to debut here in Toronto
tomorrow. [Eugene Hernandez]
>> Indie Film World Remembers 9/11: Programming Highlights
(indieWIRE: 09.10.02) -- Those looking for alternatives to the big TV
networks' remembrances of September 11, the independent film community
offers some alternatives. Here are some highlights of programs this week:
*At the Toronto International Film Festival, which was scarred by the
tragedy during its 2001 festival, organizers are presenting a gala screening
of "The Guys." This dramatic feature is based on Anne Nelson's play about a
writer helping a firefighter craft eulogies for his colleagues that were
killed at Ground Zero. Jim Simpson directed "The Guys" and his wife
Sigourney Weaver stars, alongside Anthony LaPaglia. The other September 11
gala in Toronto is "11'09"01," a compilation of shorts from 11 directors
including Amos Gitai, Shohei Imamura, Ken Loach, Mira Nair and Sean Penn.
Related programming in other Toronto sections includes Nancy Savoca's "Reno:
Rebel without a Pause," Robert Edwards' "The Voice of the Prophet," and Jay
Rosenblatt's "Prayer." The Toronto Fest will also go dark until 11 a.m.
tomorrow morning.
*The CameraPlanet documentary "Seven Days in September" has been playing in
theaters in New York since Friday and opens in Los Angeles this Friday (with
a national rollout to follow). This doc includes footage and remembrances by
28 filmmakers and ordinary New Yorkers, and it chronicles the September 11
attacks and six days of the aftermath that followed. All net proceeds from
the screenings will go to three World Trade Center-related charities. "Seven
Days in September" also will screen at the New York Historical Society, the
Boston Film Festival, and the Smithsonian.
*Another theatrical release is Carol Ann Francis' one-hour doc, "These Men
of Conscience," about New York firefighters. The movie opened Saturday at
New York's Quad Cinema.
*At the Kitchen art gallery in Chelsea, viewing stations are set up all
month to show episodes related to September 11 from WNET's "Reel New York"
*At New York's American Museum of the Moving Image, a program on Wednesday
includes "WTC Uncut," by Steven Mudrick and Bryan Kortis. "WTC Uncut" takes
an unusual approach by presenting a single, continuous video of the towers
on September 11, accompanied by various news reports and interviews. The
public debut of the film will be at the New York Historical Society on
Tuesday, and a shorter 30-minute version of the film will be shown daily
after September 11. Outside of New York, the work will be shown at the Gene
Siskel Film Center at the Art Institute of Chicago, the Indianapolis Museum
of Art, Montana's Myrna Loy Center for the Performing and Media Arts, the
University of Missouri, Kansas City's Tivolil Cinema, Seattle's 911 Media
Arts Center, and Carnegie Mellon University.
*At New York's Film Forum, they are presenting a film about "the other
September 11." Film Forum will premiere "The Pinochet Case," about the
Chilean revolution of September 11, 1973.
*The Brooklyn Academy of Music's Rose Cinemas are honoring September 11 by
offering three free screenings on Wednesday of Woody Allen's "Manhattan."
*The Screening Room will be showing Jason Kliot's short "Site" with its
feature presentations for the week. "Site" shows the shocked faces of New
Yorkers after September 11, accompanied only by composer Arvo Part's
"Spiegel im Spiegel."
*In San Francisco, the San Francisco Film Society is hosting a roundtable
discussion, In Conversation: Bay Area Filmmakers and September 11,
tomorrow and September 18. Participating filmmakers include Caveh Zahedi,
Lynn Hershman Leeson, Henry Rosenthal and Sophia Constantinou. Proceeds from
the event will benefit the Twin Towers Orphan Fund.
*In Vancouver, the Pacific Cinematheque will screen the collective film
project "Underground Zero," which has been popular on the festival circuit
this year. "Underground Zero" includes 13 diverse short works programmed by
filmmakers Jay Rosenblatt and Caveh Zahedi. Also, the Cinematheque is
hosting a series called "in/tangible cartographies: new arab video."
*As for the TV networks devoted to independent film, the Independent Film
Channel has been hosting what it calls its Tribute to the Human Spirit, with
five nights of films about the strength of humanity. Tonight through
Wednesday, selections include John Ford's "The Grapes of Wrath," Bille
August's "Les Miserables," George Stevens' "The Diary of Anne Frank," John
Sayles' "Passion Fish," and Robert Redford's "The Milagro Bean Field War."
On September 11, the Sundance Channel will present "9 Views: 9/11," a
program of nine shorts inspired by September 11, 2001.
*Online, ITVS presents the Web program "Face to Face," produced by filmmaker
Rob Mikuruyi, about the affect of Pearl Harbor on Japanese Americans. Also
online is "9.11 moments," 34 diverse one-minute spots. Those sites can be
found at www.itvs.org. [compiled by Wendy Mitchell]
>> Tribeca, Sloan Partner for Science-Themed Script Development Program
(indieWIRE: 09.10.02) -- Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal, co-founders of
the Tribeca Film Institute, have issued a call for scripts with scientific
or technological themes to be considered for development under a new
partnership the Institute has struck with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
The Tribeca/Sloan Film Program will consider scripts that have a scientific
or technological theme and story line or have a leading character who is a
scientist, engineer, or mathematician. Each submission should include a
feature-length script, a short synopsis of the script (no more than two
pages), and a resume/bio of the writer. The program will not accept science
fiction story lines.
In the program's first year, two writers will be chosen to participate and
will be provided with financial support and insight from an advisory panel
of leading filmmakers and experts in science and technology. At least one
script will be read at the second-annual Tribeca Film Festival in spring
2003, and the completed film will be screened at the 2004 Festival.
The Tribeca/Sloan Film Program builds on the initial partnership between the
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and Tribeca during the first Tribeca Film
Festival in May 2002. The Foundation supported the Science and Technology
Film Series as well as two panel discussions. [Matthew Ross]
[Scripts should be submitted to the Tribeca Film Institute, 375 Greenwich
Street, New York, NY 10013 -- Attn: Tribeca/Sloan Film Program, and they
will be accepted through November 1.]


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Participation and Protest
In Japan of the Tokugawa era, the idea that common people could play a legitimate political role hardly existed. Commoners were to be the object of political action, not actors in their own right. A good ruler kept the common people alive, but barely so. In one stern Edo era injunction, attributed to Tokugawa Ieyasu, "peasants should be neither dead nor alive." Alternatively, peasants were likened to oil-producing sesame seeds: "The harder you squeeze them, the more you extract." 1 Political debate among educated samurai often centered on what one might call the "stupid commoner" problem. Thus, Aizawa Seishisai in 1825 had written:
[T]he great majority of people in the realm are stupid commoners; superior men are very few in number. Once the hearts and minds of the stupid commoners have been captivated, we will lose control of the realm. …The barbarians' religion [Christianity] infiltrated Kyushu once before, and spread like the plague among stupid commoners. Within less than a hundred years, 280,000 converts were discovered and brought to justice. This indicates how fast the contagion can spread. 2
What to do to keep the plague of barbarians from capturing the hearts and minds of the stupid commoners? Aizawa's solution in the early 1800s was certainly not to seek commoner loyalty by drawing them into politics as active participants. He wanted to indoctrinate them more thoroughly than before with a sense of the glorious essence of the emperor and their need to be loyal to him.
The Meiji political elite extended Aizawa's reasoning in some very important ways. They came to anchor the new political order in the absolute sovereignty and transcendance of the imperial institution. But in order to do this, they sought to keep the emperor outside of politics and above it. The effort contained contradictions and a certain danger. The logic of the emperor-centered polity offered the potential for various actors to claim to represent the imperial will.
Despite (and in some ways because of) government efforts to contain and indoctrinate the populace, the Japanese political world was quickly opened up to far more of the "stupid commoners" than the early Meiji leaders—not to mention Aizawa— could have possibly envisioned. Already in the early 1880s popular movements had some impact on the critical decision to promulgate a constitution. In the late 1880s political agitation in the streets of Tokyo derailed diplomatic negotiations to revise the


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Soon We Will Hunt Like Predator With This New Night-Vision Sensor
Graphene could make it possible to build ultra-thin, flexible thermal sensors for built-in night vision technology — just like that lethal alien in the Predator franchise.
Graphene could make it possible to build ultra-thin, flexible thermal sensors for built-in night vision technology — just like that lethal alien in the Predator franchise.
Biohacking is one of those buzzy blanket terms used to describe a whole spectrum of ways that people modify or improve their bodies, from fairly tame experiments like drinking nasty butter coffee to more intense modifications like growing extra ears out of their arms.
A team of biohackers from California successfully induced a temporary sense of night vision by injecting a simple chemical cocktail directly onto the eye. Incredibly, it allowed them to see over 160 feet in the dark for a brief period of time.
It sounds like something from a spy thriller movie: putting on contact lenses that give you infrared vision without the need for a bulky contraption that covers your face. But now, thanks to research at the University of Michigan, such a contact lens is a real possibility.
In today's comments, we contemplated what made the number 1729 so special (a lot!), rooted for our favorite anti-heroes, and speculated on just what it was that gives cats their almost supernatural ability to see around corners.
You've never seen Europe like this. For the full effect, you want to watch this one in full screen, HD, rocking some nice headphones if you can swing it. Oh, and turn off the lights.
A three-year-old video in which a young Chinese boy appears to demonstrate night vision is making the rounds once again, with news sources wondering if the boy really has mutant night vision or freaky alien powers. Yeah...this shouldn't take long.


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Custom Ford Shoebox - A Little Off The Top, Part ThreeWritten by on January 14, 2003 The Lid Is Lowered!
Back in the May issue we cut the roof off a perfectly good Shoebox Ford to illustrate how to transform a sedate, little coupe into a mean-lookin' kustom kemp. We only got as far as lowering the actual lid, and in last month's edition metal master Scott Guildner demonstrated how to fit the freshly chopped doors and fabricate all the little trim pieces necessary to make the windows look right. Now, we're finally going to finish things off.
What you see laid out before you is, without question, the most difficult part of the chopping process. Hacking off chunks of roof with a Sawzall and cutting window frames is easy; the true trick to chopping a top is in how the back window is finished. While there is slightly more fabrication required in this final step than the rest of the project has required, don't be afraid...simply take things one step at a time and work with a cautious hand. According to Guildner many backyard bodymen have a tendency to rush through this last step, which can result in a badly botched roofline that looks either far too slanted or lumpier than grandma's gravy. You may notice that we make use of several cardboard patterns in this stage of the chop, and we do so for good reason. Now that the roof is in place and the final finishing panels need to be fabricated, paper products are a lot cheaper than metal and easier to work with, to boot. Try different shapes and sizes, and if something doesn't work, simply throw it in the round file and start over. Once your desired panel has been successfully fabricated out of processed tree guts, transfer the pattern to steel and start welding! Remember to tack-weld only, as final fit and finish can take a while and laying down long sections of weld can warp and wave panels that aren't fully tacked to the car. Now follow along as we complete the chop process on what is quickly becoming a tasty traditional treat, and look for a future article that will illustrate how to cut down stock glass for your freshly chopped ride.
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After grinding off all the old paint, Scott Guildner lays the back window frame in the hole at an angle to approximate the slope of the new rear roofline. Patch panels will be made to flush everything in, and this method allows the stock rear window (which is difficult to cut) to be retained.Run a piece of masking tape lengthwise down the centerline of the car from the roof to the trunk lid, and position the rear window frame so the top and bottom lip of the frame touch the tape. This will ensure a properly sloped rear window and smooth roofline.Next, Scott uses a plasma cutter (a Sawzall will work) to make 10-inch-long cuts at approximately one-third and two-thirds the width of the roof, which will allow the metal to spread and accept the newly repositioned back window. Then, clamp the roof panels to the extra meat on the back window and spot-weld everything together.Use a piece of butcher paper or thin cardboard to make patterns of patch panels that will fill the gap between the roof and the back window. Don't forget that the larger the piece, the more compound curves you'll have to deal with as it wraps around the window.Once the shape is achieved in cardboard, Scott lays the pattern flat on a piece of aluminized steel (which is more pliable for metal working) and traces out the shape.The flat panel won't fit as it sits, so Scott recommends a few passes in an English wheel to obtain the compound curve necessary to wrap the piece around the roofline, but if you can't manage to find someone with a wheel, body hammers and bucks work almost as well.Next, a strip needs to be mocked up and measured to fill the gap below the back window. This piece is primarily flat, so use cardboard to figure out the shape, then transfer it onto metal and tack everything into place.
Little details like door corners and window shapes make a big difference in the overall quality of a chop. Everything about these cars should be smooth and round, flowing easily from one end of the roofline to the other. Because of this, the squared-off door corners drove Scott nuts, so he decided to fix 'em.Use a roll of masking tape and felt pen to trace a round curve onto the door, then cut carefully with a cutoff wheel.Once again, Scott busted out the cardboard to mock up a patch piece that will follow the now-radiused door corner.Weld the trim tab on and finish-grind the gap with a hand-held dremmel. Notice how much better this looks?All the final welding should be done with a gas torch (as opposed to a wire welder) and a hammer, in a process called "Hammer Welding." This involves holding a hammer behind the panel being soldered and using the heat as well as the surface of the hammer head to shape the metal and prevent warping as it is stitched up.


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Film: "Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story"; Actors: Vivek Oberoi and Neha Sharma; Director: Vinnil Markan.
"Jayanta Bhai Ki Luv Story" is a light, frothy Mumbaiya rom-com. It is romance in the era of the 2G Spectrum Scam. Unlike the scam, this story is totally uncomplicated and entertaining.
His is the love story of a 'bhadotri' (tenant) and her 'padosi' (neighbour). The 'padosi' is a gangster and she is the jobless and helpless damsel. Just after the 2G Spectrum expose, Simran Desai (Neha Sharma) loses her job and her accommodation. And to prove a point of, "Mumbai mein pass, ya fail', to all and sundry, she shifts into a rented apartment, and has Jayantabhai (Vivek Oberoi) as her neighbour.
Jayantabhai works for Altafbhai (Zakir Husain) and aspires to be Altafbhai's "respected" right hand man.
She, on the other hand, is penniless and job hunting.
Love brews in a very unconventional way in the backdrop of a gang rivalry between Altafbhai and an ex-cop turned gangster Alex Pandiyan.
Initially, the plot and its dramatisation seem to be a bit idiotic, fluffy and weird. What aggravates this weirdness is the use of the fish-eye lenses. But by the end, you get hooked to the characters and if you are a die-hard romantic, then this story would surely touch your heart.
Vivek as the cool, confident tapori gangster and at the same time, nervous as a wreck before Simran's father, is very convincing. He carries his swagger with elan, but his accent is a wee bit unconvincing. He is portrayed as a Maharashtrian with a Hyderabadi accent, which too is inconsistent. On the other hand, apart from the glamour quotient inclusive of spunk and style, Neha Sharma does not offer much on the acting front. Her ability to perform is pretty limited. She is not at all realistic.
The character Kunal, who Jayantabhai refers as 'kacha nimbu' is cute and laudable. The other character actors are wasted as they don't have much to do.
Vinnil Markan, in his directorial debut, seems to have concentrated more on the writing and has whipped up some good lines from writer Kiran Kotrial. The dialogues are dramatic and loaded with puns using gangster lingo. In one scene, which is quite hilarious, Vivek heads into a bar and addresses the bar singer as ace 'Fata Mangeshkar' before ordering her to stop singing.
Also, after most of his offending jabber with Simran, Jayantabhai blurts, "Joking re sense of humourous" in an attempt to crack stale jokes. Though not funny, the line is laughable and contagious. The icing on the cake is when Jayantabhai says, "You need to know, - Bhai-logy" to understand the gangsters.
The songs in the film are simply juxtaposed to appeal to the audience. They do not add to the narrative in any way.
Technically, the production value of the film is average. The frames and setting give it the feel of a TV production, but of better quality. Nevertheless, the production department has taken ample pains to capture the essence of Mumbai, especially the Irani restaurant, where the lead pair have anda-bhurji with pav (scrambled eggs with bread) for breakfast.
As mentioned earlier, "Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story" will not disappoint you if you are emotionally inclined to love stories.
Rating: **1/2
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For the past five years David, a small scale farmer, has operated a motorbike transportation service as his main source of income, earning KES. 10,850 each month. Now requesting his third loan with KADET LTD to buy a new motorbike to increase his business, he will use the anticipated profit to expand his enterprise. He wants to grow his business so as to own a transportation firm.
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