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ICERS 9 Set for November 2 - 5, 2009, Kings Point, N.Y.
The International Maritime Lecturers Association (IMLA) in cooperation with The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) and The Global Maritime and Transportation School (GMATS) presents ICERS 9. The International Conference on Engine Room Simulators is the global forum for the exchange of knowledge, experience, views, research results and the identification of common problems with respect to the specification, design and use of engine room simulators (full mission/full task, part-task or desk-top PC based). Previous conferences were held in Nantes, France (1993), Rimouski, Canada (1995), Svendborg, Denmark (1997), Vallejo, USA (1999), Singapore (2001), Wuhan, P.R.China (2004), Portoroz, Slovenia (2005) and recently in Manila, Philippines (2007).
This year's theme is "Assessment and Research in Engine Room Simulation" and the conference will be held in Kings Point, N.Y. (15 Miles East of Manhattan)
Additionally, ICERS 9 will also provide a separate session for paper presentations by engine room simulator manufacturers. Keynote Speaker for the event RDML Michael J. Browne, USN, the Deputy Chief Engineer (SEA 05A) and Director, Strategic Planning for Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). Rear Admiral Browne serves as deputy chief engineer of Naval Sea Systems Command, advising the commander and the chief engineer on various technical matters affecting the command. Prior to his current assignment as deputy chief engineer, he served as executive director for the Naval Sea Systems Command, advising the commander for all executive and business matters including strategic planning, corporate operations and resource management. In 2007, Browne served as the senior fellow for the CNO's Strategic Studies Group XXVI, where he was selected to the flag rank. In industry, Browne is an IBM executive, currently serving as director of Technical Strategy, IBM Research Division, Yorktown Heights, N.Y.
For additional information, please contact Hilary Flanagan, Marketing and Business Development Manager, at (516) 726-6151 or via e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com, or visit the ICERS 9 web site -- http://www.gmats.net/ -- for more information and program.
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Majority of us think India is very corrupt democracy but that's not the case. You may be right that there is too much corruption in India still all the states in India are less corrupt than the state of New Jersey (NJ) in America. Most disgusting is NJ is legally corrupt and legally racially segregated under Unionized Rulers posing as Politicians, Bureaucrats, Judges, Law Enforcement, Religious, Media and Business Leaders. They call NJ style governance Home Rule which in my opinion is nothing but a Gang Rule for An Employment Scheme for the Unionized Gang Members, their friends and Relatives. In Indian context it can be called Netaji Rojgar Yojna or Employment Scheme for Politicians.
8,721 sq miles New Jersey for 8.5 mil residents is the worst example of racial segregation, moral and ethical corruption with over 9,000 Elected officials & 466,000 state/local employees. 32% of the population lives in 29 colored Towns and rest 68% lives in 537 white Towns. Yet no one mention the word "Race" in this state.
NJ is a very small state, yet it is overpopulated not with people, but with government in fact with governments. It has 25 times more Municipalities, School Boards and personals. Then it has 20 times more Elected officials. Here Politicians, can have 2-3 salaries, can be in the legislative and executive branch as well as can hold no show state/county/Municipal jobs to build a hefty pension to legally loot the tax payers. In this category First prize goes to Democrat Nicholas Sacco who is Senator since 1994, Mayor of N. Bergen since 1991 and also on the N. Bergen Township Commission since 1985. By profession he is the Assistant Superintendent of N. Bergen Schools, N. Bergen Board of Education. In 38 states of America it is banned and in Indiana holding 2 offices is a Class D felony, on par with drug possession and punishable by up to 3 years in prison.
American Media which always project India as one of the most corrupt democracy in the world should know that in India a Jon Corzine cannot install a Bob Menandez to his elected office of US Senator by changing the voters intent. No one can hold 2 Elected Office or Elected Office and a state/city/federal job. Even when one is filling the nomination papers he or she has to resign their state/city/federal job.
This state has the highest per capita income in US, Biggest Port, highest population density 15 times the national average on per sq. miles, 100% urbanized state with all Urban counties/towns. It has the highest property tax $7,500.00 average; in last 10 years average tax increase is by over 120% only. Then it has the highest cost to educate a student $18,000 in rich districts & $29,000 in poor districts against the national average of less than $7,000 and still has 250,000 students who can not read and write. 25% of them are in 4 poor colored towns Newark, Jersey City, Camden, and Patterson. Surprisingly it has 681 School Superintendent Offices with 25-30 Secretaries for 2419 Schools and a High School ( Jersey City ) can have 6 Vice Principles. For 3,035 Schools Indian state capital Delhi has only 1 Education Director (School Superintendent).
In 8,721 sq. miles there are 588 Royal Governments with $72 Billion budget and $165 Billion in deficit. $34 Billions for the State and $38 Billions for the 587 local Governments in unevenly populated racially segregated 566 Kingdoms/Towns. 411 Towns have a population of less than 10,000 or are in less than 2 sq. mile. 212 Towns have less population than the day time population 5,845 of colored Elizabeth High School . 34 Towns are with less than 4,000 residents, 49 Towns with less than 3,000 residents, 48 Towns with less than 2,000 residents and 27 Towns are with less than 1,000 residents. The smallest town is Walpack with 35 and Teterborough with 50.
Newark the biggest Municipality with 285,000 residents here every public dollar spent, 81 cents comes from outside the city. Over $1 billion school budget only 86 million comes from local sources balance is state aid. Around $1 billion Municipal budget, 40% revenue from outside city and rest from state & federal aid. Newark with 35.2% population of Essex County contributes only 17.6 % in taxes. Livingston, Millburn with 6% population contributes 18.9%. Newark receives more then $2.5 billion in Federal Aid and State aid. It is also the CAR THEFT CAPITAL of the World and has the largest unreported tax free income from crime in the world to its underworld.
Neighbor State Pennsylvania has a population 43% higher than New Jersey and its geographic area are 4 times greater than NJ. So why is NJ budget 25% more? New York City for 8.2 Million Residents has 1 Mayor, 51 Council Members, 1 Police Commissioner and 1 School Board Superintendent with 34 school districts. Why for 8.5 Million Residents of NJ has 566 Mayors, over 3,000 Council Members, 137 Free Holders, 80 Assembly Members, 40 State Senators, 580 Police Chiefs, 537 Municipal Courts, 681 School Superintendent offices, 5,000 Board members and 1 State Attorney General & 587 Assistant Attorney Generals besides a big battalion of other State, County & Municipal employees with little or no work appointed for political reasons?
Indian Capital Delhi for 14.6 Million residents has only 374 Elected Officials & 175,000 employees as compared to over 9,000 & 466,000 in New Jersey for 8.5 Million residents. Even Pre Independence India in 12.6 Million Sq Miles used to have 600 Princely Kingdoms for 450 million residents and New Jersey in 8,721 Sq miles has 566 Princely Kingdoms for 8.5 Million subjects/residents with 588 Governments!
NJ is legally corrupt & legally racially segregated despite having 80,000 Licensed Attorneys/Gangsters in the state; again which is highest in the world like 10 attorneys per sq miles. So many crooks from the gang of Unionized Gang posing as Politicians, Judges, Bureaucrats, Religious, Media & Business Leaders with conflicting agendas are in perfect unison to loot New Jersey . The NJ Political Philharmonic Orchestra of Unionized Gang must be the world's most amazing cacophony of rogues, rascals and robbers.
The time has come to send all the members of NJ's Unionized Gang for observation. Only psychiatrists can explain their behavior. Their acts have no rational explanation. They suffers from a loss of touch with reality. Temporary or permanent insanity. Paranoia. Schizophrenia. Memory loss. Loss of judgment.
I challenge Mainstream US Media, Politicians, Hollywood & Wall Street for open discussion and will use their data to prove it American Political, Business, Religious, Media Leaders and Judiciary are more corrupt & racist. Especially NJ this state is legally corrupt & legally racially segregated under siege by the leaders of a minority community who are the de fecto Rulers of America by their control on US Congress, Banking, Commerce, Trade, Media, Hollywood, Education, Judiciary & Law enforcement.
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Everyone knew that NJ's wealth is a well and intentionally kept secret. Most of the people in my count, Somerset, owned seats on the stock exchange, hundreds of acres in NJ and alternate homes all over the world. They still do.
NJ is where all the gangs hide out. It is notoriously run by the Mafia, but few realized the consequences of that until theycame out of the closets with the Atlantic city casinos. The problem with NJ is a direct illutration and metaphor for what is wrong throughout the country politically. the metabullies are in control, and the name of the game is powermoney. This is an accepted mindset there: you play by their rules, or you don't play. Thanks for your article. Maybe it will start to bring folks out of the fear and denial they live in.
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- 9 Jan 2013:China plans to more than double its installed capacity for solar electricity this year, a move that could breathe new life into China-based solar manufacturers suffering heavy losses.
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- 22 Nov 2012:There's some irony in the notion that the next big new thing for Apple isn't a long-rumored smart television or long-awaited touchscreen Macs or even lower-price iPhones or iPads. It's a business deal. Investors polled by Morgan Stanley said that Apple getting the go-ahead to sell iPhones through China Mobile.
- 8 Nov 2012:The European Union launched an investigation on Thursday into alleged state subsidies for China-based solar panel manufacturers, intensifying a trade war between the two centered on the multi-billion dollar solar power market.
- 23 Oct 2012:After Motorola Mobility closed its Nanjing R&D office, the Chinese PC maker Lenovo has benefited by taking on a number of the rival firm's bereft staff.
- 18 Sep 2012:Dozens of Japanese businesses shut operations in China on Monday and urged expatriates to stay indoors, fearing an escalation of protests triggered by Tokyo's decision to nationalise a group of islands claimed by Beijing.
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- 13 Jul 2012:Nikia will squeeze the current four big sales regions into two sales areas in China, namely the North and South sales regions, after its sales in the country dipped 18% to US$6.7 billion in 2011 compared with a 23% rise in 2010.
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- 22 Feb 2012:Walmart is taking a 51% stake in Yihaodian, a leading Chinese e-commerce website, in a significant move by the US retailer to boost its online presence in China.
- 17 Feb 2012:Apple's share of China's booming smartphone market slipped for a second straight quarter in October-December, as it lost ground to cheaper local brands and as some shoppers held off until after the iPhone 4S launch last month.
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- 4 Jan 2012:Samsung Electronics has won government approval for its plans to set up a memory-chip factory in China.
- 20 Dec 2011:It is not that Apple's iPhones and iPads are losing favour among Chinese consumers. The iconic products are flying off the shelves at Apple's five flagship stores in Shanghai and Beijing, unauthorized sellers, and even from fake shops dressed up to look eerily like the real thing.
- 9 Nov 2011:Facebook is in no hurry to go public or to get into China, where it is officially blocked, according to Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of the social networking giant.
- 18 Oct 2011:X-FAB Silicon Foundries and Senodia Technologies (Shanghai) announced they have concluded development and are ramping production of microelectromechanical system (MEMS) gyroscopes for high-volume consumer applications.
- 23 Sep 2011:The reduction in expected revenue and profitability for the third quarter is primarily the result of reduced demand from the company's largest customer, weakness in the communications infrastructure market and softening demand from the China market.
- 7 Sep 2011:China's fabless chip companies are turning to Taiwan to a greater degree to help them get close to the leading-edge in geometry and compete globally, according to an IC design house and fabless chip company survey conducted by EE Times-China.
- 13 Aug 2011:Authorities in Kunming began searching out the copycats after pictures of one convincing replica were circulated on the web.
- 30 May 2011:Rampant piracy means Microsoft's revenues in China this year will only be about 5% of what it gets in the US, even though personal-computer sales in the two countries are almost equal, CEO Steve Ballmer told employees in a meeting.
- 23 May 2011:Spreadtrum Communications has launched two low-cost multimedia chipsets for multimedia-rich mobile phones. The SC6610 and SC6620 possess Spreadtrum's highly integrated design, and combine PMU, multimedia accelerator, touch screen controller, backlight controller, 16M/32M pSRAM and up to four SIM card interfaces into one chip.
- 14 Apr 2011:Zoom Technologies has signed a licensing pact with chipmaker Qualcomm, allowing the Chinese mobile phone maker to develop and sell 3G devices using Qualcomm's chip patents.
- Intel has designed a handset that may be manufactured by China's ZTE, according to people with knowledge of the plan. The phone, based on a version of Intel's Atom microprocessor, may go on sale in China.
- 22 Feb 2011:The firm said an internal investigation had discovered more than 1,000 fraud cases in both 2009 and 2010. Chief executive David Wei Zhe and chief operating officer Elvis Lee Shi-Huei were not involved in the frauds but were taking responsibility for a "systemic breakdown".
- Shares of wireless chipmaker Anadigics are down US$0.57, almost 8%, at US$5.96, after the company reported 4Q results ahead of expectations, but forecast a surprise net loss this quarter and much lower-than-expected revenue, citing "softness in China" and an inventory pile-up.
- 15 Nov 2010:Instead of using China as a production base, Hynix in its early days produced a wide range of high-tech products in South Korea that it then exported to China and other countries.
- 28 Oct 2010:ZTE, one of China's largest network equipment and phone suppliers, is set to buy US$3 billion worth of semiconductor components from five US technology vendors. It has signed the purchase agreements with Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Freescale Semiconductor, Altera and Broadcom.
- 27 Oct 2010:The US$2.5 billion chip factory is producing chips on 12-inch silicon wafers, mainly chipsets to be used in desktop computers, laptops and servers. The factory is already fully operational.
- 26 Oct 2010:Applied Materials announced that Hareon Solar has selected its SmartFactory manufacturing automation software to improve productivity across Hareon's solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturing operations in China.
- 4 Oct 2010:The recent dust-up between China and Japan suggested how neighbours can have incompatible interests. But in business, things are often rather different. In one example, China's emergence as a producer of sophisticated technology is helping strengthen one of the few big microchip businesses left in Japan.
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For furry friends in America, the reign of terror also known as cosmetics animal testing might soon be over. As announced by The Humane Society of the United States, the Humane Cosmetics Act has just been introduced by congressman Jim Moran, a Democrat from Virginia. According to the press release, it's "a bill that would enhance worldwide momentum in ensuring animals are not harmed in the process of creating or manufacturing cosmetics."
Specifically, the act would not just make it illegal to conduct or commission animal testing — it would prohibit selling and transporting animal-tested products in interstate commerce. This would have enormous repercussions on the industry. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn't require cosmetics to be tested on animals, yet it's still a procedure utilized by many companies.
We can't think of any product worth sacrificing a furry soul over. And, with the thousands of already-tested ingredients available, cruelty seems unnecessary. The Humane Society adds that it's an outdated method anyway, saying, "The future of safety testing relies on advanced technologies, including computational and human-cell-based or artificial-tissue-based models, which are already in use." Because these tests rely on human biology, they are more accurate at predicting human reactions — the logic isn't complicated.
The shift away from animal testing is a rapidly growing global trend, and we think it's about time the U.S. follows suit. We're hopeful that this bill will pass swiftly. And, with supporters like the Humane Society and Lush Cosmetics, it seems like it has a fighting chance.
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Hugh Ross second best in the world
Guyana's world renowned bodybuilder, Hugh Ross is now the second best in the world.
Ross was the first runner up in a field of nine bodybuilders in the Masters' Over 50 category at the 31st NABBA World Bodybuilding Champion- ships on Saturday at the Belfast Waterfront in Northern Ireland.
The 54-year old behemoth who took the staged with 199lbs of shredded muscle, shrugged off cramps in his quarter turns routine to finish second to UK's Gary Lister who is a nine-time Mr. Universe Masters champion.
Third was Martin Holroyd from the UK as well.
"I got second and the crowd was not pleased with that at all but it is what it is," Ross told Stabroek Sport. "Gary is a nine-time Mr. Universe winner, somebody who I have known for a while, sometimes I beat him, sometimes he wins me so that's how that one went."
As customary, the entire category was brought on stage for the mandatory quarter turns, then individually to execute their routines then again as a group for comparisons.
Ross, who won the event in 2012, started cramping immediately during the routine for which he attributed to dehydration since he had stopped taking water 24 hours prior and a lack of sodium.
According to the muscleman, he was able to rush backstage after the quarter turns to administer some therapy to himself which seemed to have helped.
Ross said when he returned for the posing routine he came out swinging. "It was flawless and done to precision to pieces I recorded in a studio from the Marathon, one of the theme songs from 300 Rise of the Empire and the remix of Calvin Harris' Under Control which was loudly applauded."
Ross returns to his adopted home in New York on Tuesday after stops in a few European countries to visit his friends and thereafter he will resume his normal duties at work
"I'm eagerly looking forward to going home after work and not have to travel to the gym for at least two weeks, I have no intentions of driving down a street that has a gym" Ross laughed.
Ross thanked this publication for continuous media coverage, his mother, siblings and family for their support. He also thanked Bob Gruskin, president of NABBA USA for encouragement, the HRC Committee members, Allison Yhap, Lee Baptiste, Franklin Wilson and Dexter Garnett along with Minister of Sport, Dr. Frank Anthony, Carlton Jaoa of Banks DIH Limited.
The City Mall, Jade Beepat and the Giftland Management, Brigadier, Mark Phillips, Keavon Bess, president of the GABBFF, Donnan Joseph, Allison Dundas, Sylvon Gardner, Kerwin Clarke and Dominic Prescott and his training partners.
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PALO ALTO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/11/13 -- VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), the global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Virsto® Software, a Sunnyvale, Calif.-based provider of software that optimizes storage performance and utilization in virtual environments.
"VMware is committed to continuing to deliver software innovations that bring significant efficiencies to our customers while simplifying infrastructure and IT," said John Gilmartin, vice president of storage and availability, VMware. "We believe that the acquisition of Virsto will accelerate our development of storage technologies, allowing our customers to greatly improve the efficiency and performance of storage in virtual infrastructure."
Organizations are looking for solutions to address the increasing complexity and cost of storage within virtual and cloud environments, particularly for virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI), large software development and test centers and to support business-critical applications. Virsto provides breakthrough storage optimization technologies that improve storage performance and utilization in these environments. When implemented within a VDI, Virsto can reduce the cost of storage per desktop by as much as 70 percent.
As part of its strategy to deliver the software-defined datacenter, VMware continues to invest and innovate to extend the benefits of virtualization to every domain in the datacenter -- compute, network, storage and the associated security and availability services. VMware has been at the forefront of innovations to storage in virtual environments, and the acquisition of Virsto will expand VMware's storage portfolio, which includes the storage virtualization and management capabilities of VMware vSphere® and the VMware vSphere Storage Appliance. In addition, EMC Corporation plans to license the Virsto technology, extending the cooperative efforts between the two companies in storage architectures.
"VMware and Virsto share a highly aligned vision to remove complexity and increase efficiencies through virtualization," said Mark Davis, CEO, Virsto. "We are excited to combine forces with VMware to provide customers a more cost-effective, efficient, and agile storage architecture."
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The acquisition is scheduled to close in the first quarter of 2013 subject to customary closing conditions.
Additional Resources
- Read VMware's John Gilmartin blog "VMware to Acquire Virsto Software" here
- Read Virsto's Mark Davis blog "I Have a Dream" here
- Connect with VMware on Twitter and Facebook
About Virsto
Virsto® Software Corporation changes the economics of storage in virtualized environments by improving utilization, increasing performance, and accelerating VM storage provisioning. Virsto reduces the cost and complexity of storage for VDI, test and development, business-critical application virtualization, cloud computing and other virtualization initiatives. Founded in 2007, Virsto is backed by leading Silicon Valley venture firms. For more information, visit www.virsto.com.
About VMware
VMware is the leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure solutions that enable businesses to thrive in the Cloud Era. Customers rely on VMware to help them transform the way they build, deliver and consume Information Technology resources in a manner that is evolutionary and based on their specific needs. With 2012 revenues of $4.61 billion, VMware has more than 480,000 customers and 55,000 partners. The company is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the world and can be found online at www.vmware.com.
VMware, vSphere, and vSphere Storage Appliance are registered trademarks or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements including, among other things, statements regarding the consummation of the acquisition of Virsto, the planned integration of Virsto technologies with VMware product offerings, plans to license Virsto technology in conjunction with EMC Corporation and the prospective benefits to customers. These forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) the satisfaction of closing conditions for the transaction; (ii) the successful integration of Virsto and VMware technologies; (iii) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (iv) delays or reductions in consumer or information technology spending; (v) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures, industry consolidation, entry of new competitors into the virtualization market, and new product and marketing initiatives by our competitors; (vi) our customers' ability to develop, and to transition to, new products and computing strategies such as cloud computing and desktop virtualization; (vii) the uncertainty of customer acceptance of emerging technology; (viii) rapid technological and market changes in virtualization software and platforms for cloud and desktop computing; (ix) changes to product development timelines; (x) VMware's ability to protect its proprietary technology; (xi) VMware's ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees and (vii) the ability to license Virsto technology on terms satisfactory to VMware and EMC. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to uncertainties and changes in condition, significance, value and effect as well as other risks detailed in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K that we may file from time to time, which could cause actual results to vary from expectations. VMware assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
#1 Jun 8, 2010
Here's my question: are Virginia Tech police officers involved in unethical and improper sexual relations with faculty, staff and/or students at Virginia Tech? Some people believe this is going on at our college, and it shouldn't. If it's happening, it's compromising the Virginia Tech Police Department's ability to fairly administer justice here.
Please post your true stories and comments. This type of behavior should be exposed to the public if it's indeed occurring.
#2 Jun 14, 2010
What are you considering unethical and improper? I feel that off the clock they can have whatever relations they want. Maybe there are explicit rules regarding relations with students, but my opinion is...as long as he or she is a consenting adult, it should be just fine. I mean, if a campus cop is having sex with a student in uniform in a janitor's closet in squires, thats a different story.
#3 Jun 15, 2010
So this a totally heresay-rumor-unconfirmed-from Argentina-question?
That makes no sense and the editors of this blog should take this comment down immediately! This is not a confirmed or credited news story. This is a random, anonymous, liableous, rumor that puts the moderators of Blacksburg Topix in the cross hairs of a law suit. You are now put on notice about the wreckless management of this site.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
#4 Jun 15, 2010
Why hide this topic? If it's not true, then I wouldn't imagine anyone on the police force would care about some post on Topix. I just asked a question. No names were mentioned. Would it not be in the public interest to make sure something unethical goes on with Tech's police department? Another question: who polices the police? The public does. This is a public forum. If nothing wrong is going on, then nobody has anything to worry about. If this is truly a public forum, I'm sure this topic will remain posted. Thank you.
#5 Jun 15, 2010
Not hiding the topic - my point is there doesn't seem to be a topic!
I have yet to find a single credited news item in any legitimate publication
other than YOUR comment. That's like me saying that I heard you embezzled money from the Va Tech Police Department. I have no facts to base that on,
but in a blog I could post it and then you'd suddenly be accused of something that isn't proven, document or real. Do you understand the ethical importance of providing documented factual information when you make criminal accusations? That's the ENTIRE basis of LAW. The burden is on you to do so.
And for the record - hardly ANYONE EVEN KNOWS TOPIX EXISTS. I only happened to stumble across it because I was looking for someone else.
Are you mentally ill?
#6 Jun 15, 2010
In re-reading your post (Why Hide, Victoria, Argentina) your veiled language basically admits you are 'starting a rumor'- so, did you have an affair or one night stand with a VT Police Officer? Did that person not call you back? Did he or she break it off and now you are bitter? That's the ONLY possible thing it could be.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
#7 Jun 15, 2010
Look, I am just asking if anyone knows or can prove this is going on. Only a police officer who knows he or she has been doing something wrong would be the least bit concerned about this post. I haven't made any accusations. Yet.
To answer someone else's question, when a Virginia Tech police officer is having a sexual affair with other staff members, that is also very unethical. That officer is no longer able to perform the duties prescribed by the Department and by law without bias when one of the parties involved may be a party to any type of criminal or civil investigation that my be done in the future. Besides, Tech officers are state employees.
#8 Jun 15, 2010
Since when can consenting adults NOT have sex with each other? The original poster is way to vague in what they're looking for. Being an officer of the law doesn't require a signature of celibacy. Like I said earlier, maybe being caught with his/her uniform pants down on the clock would be worth talking about, otherwise, who gives a shit.
#9 Jun 18, 2010
Gosh I miss all the drunk VT students during the summer. You can actually walk threw town on the weekend now without the smell of vomit..
#10 Jun 19, 2010
People should mind their own business. Why do people like to stir up trouble.
#11 Jun 30, 2010
Sorry, I just couldnt help myself. Victoria a police officer can have a life and interact with any person(s) regardless of their employment or affiliation with VT, even if it is of a legal sexual nature. Our Tech police officers are required to recuse themselves from a case or situation that they might have ties to as dictated by the law, just like every other judicial and law enforcement person. What are your true stories?? Some people believe Victoria, Argentina is a worthless individual who should think before she types and probably shouldn't have a computer to spout horsecrap. Unless, you actually have some story, and then you should have just typed it or gone to the authorities instead of starting a rumor with no basis like a 14 year old girl.
United States
#12 Dec 15, 2010
who cares
#13 Dec 17, 2010
Now way could they be doing the kids in the closet. You saw how they all hid on the day of the shootout. They don't have the guts or the brains to pull it off.
#14 Dec 19, 2010
hid my ass, they made entry into the building within 2 minutes of the inital call to 911...some went in without bullet proff vests on...dont take out your anger towards the policy groups decisions on the first responders.
#15 Dec 22, 2010
Our police officers do a great job leave them alone you dork . They did an outstanding job on that day , now dont say another word FREAK .
#16 Jan 7, 2011
It must be guy on guy, because half the police officers at tech are gay.
#17 Jan 8, 2011
Like who? All the ones I know are married
#18 Jan 9, 2011
Well you don't know many of them then, cause I can name 6 of them off hand who are not married.
#19 Jan 9, 2011
Doesn't make them gay just because they aren't married. Sounds like another cop basher to me.
#20 Jan 10, 2011
Um... my boyfriend is a cop, so I'm not bashing anyone. I didn't say just because someone wasn't married they were gay. You said most of them were married and I said I know 5 off hand who weren't married. Their gay I've been with 3 of them so I know it first hand. Sounds to me like your a little to curious. Need a date I can set you up??
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Vocabulary Word
Word: mincing
Definition: affectedly dainty(delicate); V. mince: cut (esp. meat) into very small pieces; walk with exaggerated primness; walk in an unnatural way, taking little short steps; Ex. The actor minced across the stage; CF. mincemeat; CF. mincer
Definition: affectedly dainty(delicate); V. mince: cut (esp. meat) into very small pieces; walk with exaggerated primness; walk in an unnatural way, taking little short steps; Ex. The actor minced across the stage; CF. mincemeat; CF. mincer
Sentences Containing 'mincing'
``Then you mean to tell me, Mr. Lorry,''said Stryver, squaring his elbows,``that it is your deliberate opinion that the young lady at present in question is a mincing Fool?''
I suppose sense in certain quarters; you suppose mincing bread and butter nonsense.
Mr. Lorry, you can not control the mincing vanities and giddinesses of empty headed girls; you must not expect to do it, or you will always be disappointed.
The maidenly bosom bared to this, the pretty almost child's head thus distracted, the delicate foot mincing in this slough of blood and dirt, were types of the disjointed time.
"The Lakeman now patrolled the barricade, all the while keeping his eye on the Captain, and jerking out such sentences as these:--'It's not our fault; we didn't want it; I told him to take his hammer away; it was boy's business; he might have known me before this; I told him not to prick the buffalo; I believe I have broken a finger here against his cursed jaw; ain't those mincing knives down in the forecastle there, men?
"It was at this point, gentlemen, that enraged by the defection of seven of his former associates, and stung by the mocking voice that had last hailed him, and maddened by his long entombment in a place as black as the bowels of despair; it was then that Steelkilt proposed to the two Canallers, thus far apparently of one mind with him, to burst out of their hole at the next summoning of the garrison; and armed with their keen mincing knives (long, crescentic, heavy implements with a handle at each end) run amuck from the bowsprit to the taffrail; and if by any devilishness of desperation possible, seize the ship.
That office consists in mincing the horse-pieces of blubber for the pots; an operation which is conducted at a curious wooden horse, planted endwise against the bulwarks, and with a capacious tub beneath it, into which the minced pieces drop, fast as the sheets from a rapt orator's desk.
The quirky owner, Elaine Kaufman, was known for not mincing her words, for booting less-favored customers to seat new arrivals, and for forbidding hamburgers in her establishment.
The eleventh Tirumurai was composed by Karaikkal Ammeiyar, Ceraman Perumal, Pattinattu p-pillaiyar, Nakkiratevar, Kapilateva, Tiruvalavaiyudaiyar, Nampiyantarnampi, Iyyadigal katavarkon, Kalladateva, Paranateva, Ellamperuman Adigal and Athirava Adigal. Nambi's "Tirutottanar Tiruvanthathi" followed an exclusive style of mincing Tamil and Sankrit verses in "anthati" meter similar to "Tevaram" of the trio.
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::: roseate - rosy; optimistic; Ex. roseate views
::: authoritative - having the weight of authority; regarded as providing knowledge that can be trusted; reliable; peremptory and dictatorial; Ex. authoritative dictionary/manner; CF. definitive
::: reinstate - restore to a previous condition or position
::: pique - irritation; resentment from wounded pride (eg. loss in a contest); V: provoke; arouse; annoy; cause to feel resentment; Ex. pique her curiosity
::: intelligentsia - intellectuals; members of the educated elite (often used derogatorily)
::: adage - wise saying; proverb
::: exemplify - show by example; furnish an example; serve as an example of; Ex. His pictures exemplify that sort of painting.
::: idolatry - worship of idols; excessive admiration or devotion; ADJ. idolatrous
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Work and Income is bracing for a three-day action outside its Onehunga branch as beneficiary advocates set up shop in a bid to help up to 300 local welfare recipients get help they say they're missing out on.
Auckland Action Against Poverty (AAAP) is running what is known as an "impact" outside the office from December 10 to 12.
Spokeswoman Sarah Thompson says experienced advocates from around the northern region will set up trestle tables and chairs and assess the needs and current assistance being given to local beneficiaries and low-paid workers.
AAAP expects to find many who are not receiving additional support that beneficiaries are often not informed of, she says.
"Work and Income have a culture of denying people their full entitlements so this impact aims to get people the financial support that is rightfully theirs."
Beneficiaries often miss out on temporary additional support and the disability allowance, Thompson says.
They may also need advance payments for rent and bond, because of increasing overcrowding and a lack of Housing New Zealand homes.
"We expect to find many people in need of food grants as a result of the increase in unemployment and poverty."
By working with beneficiaries, AAAP expected to get around government requirements that beneficiaries get budgeting assistance if they have already had two hardship payments, she says.
"Beneficiaries don't have a budgeting problem, they have a problem of insufficient funds with benefit payments too low."
The advocates also have quotes for essential items beneficiaries can get assistance towards such as washing machines and fridges.
The impact was being held this month because the lead-up to Christmas can be a stressful financial time, Thompson says.
Work and Income regional commissioner Isabel Evans says AAAP has promised not to disrupt its services at the Onehunga branch.
"We actively monitor staffing requirements at all sites, and we are confident we will be able to deal with the anticipated increase in activity."
Work and Income tries to make sure people know about the types of assistance they are eligible for, she says.
Information about hardship assistance and other benefits is in brochures and on its website, and people could call its 0800 line. This is on top of 33,000 face-to-face meetings case managers conduct every week.
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For some, 2009 was a year of bounty, so if you got it like that, I say live it like that. Enter 2010 with Champagne dancing on your palate and truffles falling from your lips. This New Year's hotel guide is for you. You worked hard. You fought the good fight. 2010 is yours.
Where: Area 31 at Epic Hotel
When: Thursday, December 31st beginning at 7:30 p.m.
What: An Epic Evening
- Executive Chef John Critchley will prepare a five-course menu with wine pairings featuring fresh, local seafood and all natural meats.
- Welcome reception begins at 7:30 p.m.--features complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
- Guests will be seated at 9:30 p.m. for a five-course dinner followed by live music and a midnight Champagne toast.
- Each guest will receive individual candy box filled with truffles and Lapsong Suchong Tea Candies.
- The five-course, wine pairing dinner includes everything from oysters and caviar paired with a 2008 Mapema Sauvignon Blanc to a sparkling citrus, bitter almond and white chocolate paired with La Spinetta Moscato d'Asti. How Much? $150 per person.
Area 31 at Epic Hotel, 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way, Downtown Miami, 16th Floor, 305-424-5234.
Note: Open seating is available from 5:00 p.m. –7:00 p.m, and seating is limited to 150 people.
Where: The Setai
What: A Celebration for the Senses
When: Thursday, December 31st beginning at 8 p.m.
- Guests will be escorted into the courtyard while serenaded by a string ensemble, endless Champagne and hors d'oeuvres.
- Guests will indulge a six-course Grand Tasting Menu. Executive Chef Jonathan Wright's creations will be defined by Scottish smoked salmon, Maine lobster, Iberico ham, oysters, and dry aged beef.
- As midnight approaches, The New World Symphony will be joined by an array of musical expressions.
- Jazz artist Carmen Lundy will MC the countdown to midnight and perform a selection of her famed songs.
- Live musical performances will be from 8 p.m. -11 a.m; Cash bar from 11 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
How Much? $450 per person.
The Setai, 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-520-6400 or email email@example.com.
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A picture which will be featured on the front cover of upcoming "American Idol" season eight compilation album has been found via Entertainment Weekly. This photo sees Top 10 Idol outcasts including its winner Kris Allen and its runner-up Adam Lambert.
Along with the artwork, a tracklisting for the record has also been outed by Entertainment Weekly. Each singer has one song listed on it except for Kris and Adam, both of whom have two songs. Kris has "No Boundaries" and "She Works Hard for the Money", while Adam has "Mad World" in addition to "No Boundaries".
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