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Oracle Mix: The next 100 days
By tbonnema on Oct 23, 2009
As I'm sure you know by now, we're back from Oracle OpenWorld 2009 and are now focusing our attention on Mix yet once again.
Over the coming 100 days, we'd like to give Mix a major push. This includes (but probably won't be limited to) the following:
- Rolling out several ready-to-go features which we didn't get a chance to deploy in time for OpenWorld
- Implementing a few important infrastructure changes (we'll talk about those in more detail later)
- Cleaning up our backlog of bugfixes and minor improvements
- Revamping our feedback management process
- Updating the Mix roadmap as we head into 2010 (and get started on implementing the first few iterations)
Especially with regard to this last piece, we'd like ask for your help. Following our efforts earlier this year to solicit input from our key group admins, we want you to tell us where you want us to take Mix in the next year.
When Mix launched in 2007, it didn't come fully baked. It was a prototype of something potentially much bigger, but the feature set we've managed to implement since then is still lacking behind what most people expect from a social network today (Facebook, LinkedIn and Xing being prominent sites Mix is commonly being compared to).
So with that, why don't you tell us where you want Mix to be headed? What's your biggest gripe? Where do you see the most promising usecases? We'll figure out a way to capture and organize this feedback in a more structure way, but for now please go ahead an leave us a comment here. If you've already made a feature request or posted an idea for improvement on Mix, please make sure you link to it so people can follow up.
Thank you, and enjoy your weekend!


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The Real Reason I Find 'Russian Dolls' Offensive
Last night I watched two episodes of "Russian Dolls," expecting to experience rapture of being deeply offended. "Russian Dolls" is a Lifetime reality show that is set on Brighton Beach and centered on the life of Russian immigrants. The show first aired a couple of weeks ago, but already managed to anger a significant number of its viewers by the ugly way it portrayed the Russian émigré community. Some viewers were angered so much that they expressed their pain in various blogs using the most explicit language. So I went to watch the episodes on Lifetime's website hoping for some serious blows.
I happen to be a Russian Jewish American Woman. Russian Dolls has Russianness as a theme, most of the characters are of Jewish descent, all the main characters are women, and it all takes place in a typically American success-driven immigrant enclave. I expected to become offended on all four counts, as a Russian (by Russian I mean somebody who was born, brought up and educated in Russia and who speaks Russian better than any other language), as a Jew (by Jew I mean somebody who is ethnically but not religiously Jewish), as an American (I do have an American passport) and as a woman (I don't have a comment for that).
There were many sins exposed in the show; some uniquely Russian, others uniquely Jewish, still others uniquely female and uniquely American. I'm going to list just a few of them and mix up the order to avoid deepening the offense:
Poor taste in clothes, decor, and life partners.
Bad skin, bad teeth, general lack of natural beauty.
Addiction to sushi, diamonds, Russian sauna and Botox.
Greed, deviousness, dishonesty.
Inability to speak proper English.
I have to admit that I'm guilty of many of the above-mentioned sins, but as painful as the exposure was, it failed to move me in a significant way.
The major concern that the Russian viewers expressed in their comments was that since "Russian Dolls" was the only American TV show with a majority of Russian characters, the opinion of Russians in general would be based on this portrayal. Some of the bloggers just said that the show was lying, disgusting and stupid, while others tried to disassociate themselves from the characters by claiming that they belonged to a different social/ethnic group. "We are educated Russians, these characters are uneducated pigs!" "Only losers live on Brighton Beach, we're different, we live in Bay Ridge and New Jersey!" "These characters are not real Russians, they are f—ing Jews!"
All kinds of ugliness erupted, including a storm of anti-Semitic comments, because "Russians" (whatever that means) felt threatened by the impact of the show on the minds of gullible Americans. It would've been fun to have an opinion poll of what Americans thought of Russians before and after they watched the show, but I doubt that the show has the power to lower "ratings" of the Russian character. I don't think that "Russian Dolls" can damage or influence the perception of a whole social group, because it's hard to imagine that anybody would take this show seriously. And if there are viewers who are stupid enough to take it seriously and base their opinion on it (and you must be dangerously stupid to take it seriously), why should anybody care about their opinion?
What I found upsetting about the show was not the skewed portrayal of the Russians, but its thorough lack of the entertainment value. It's exceptionally badly scripted, badly acted and mind-numbingly boring. There are shows that are so bad that you can't stop watching them because you get some kind of a masochistic pleasure out of it. "Russian Dolls" is not among those. You actually ache for a commercial break the whole time. And to think that it takes place on Brighton Beach, such a rich setting for a TV show!
Brighton Beach is truly amazing, and not because it evokes real Russia. It doesn't. Nothing there looks, smells or sounds like Russia. It's a parody of Russia at best, something as different from the real thing as a souvenir mug in the shape of the Eiffel Tower is from the real Eiffel Tower. Brighton Beach is amazing, because it is so alive and so absurd. There are nail salons that sell theater tickets, there are locksmiths that sell caviar. There are special night clubs that would make the most hardened special night-club goers blush. There are bright, colorful, unique characters. There are defiant old ladies who strut on the boardwalk in their fur coats and full makeup, but with the help of walkers. There are holistic healers claiming to be "authentic witches" from the woods of Western Ukraine. There are famous "thieves in law" casually consuming California rolls.
And yet, the Brighton Beach of "Russian Dolls" appears to be lifeless and dull. Apparently, in the eyes of the creators of the show, the most shocking thing that can happen on Brighton Beach is a grandmother raising her skirt slightly above her knee.
So, yes, even though "Russian Dolls" failed to offend me as a Russian Jewish American woman, in the end, I became deeply offended as a devoted television viewer.
Lara Vapnyar emigrated from Russia to New York in 1994. She is the author of two short-story collections: "Broccoli" and "There Are Jews in My House," and a novel, "Memoirs of a Muse." Her stories and essays have appeared in the New Yorker, New York Times, and Harper's. She lives on Staten Island with her family, and teaches creative writing at NYU.


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Thankfully NBC has decided to carry all the women's figure skating and it's going to be exciting. No matter who is the favored athlete in your mind, the chance to see everyone take the ice and perform can be as easy as turning on the television.
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The Los Angeles Times recently shared NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's memo about possible relocation to Los Angeles that was sent to each team in the league. Most importantly, the memo lays out the timeline for applications for a move to L.A.
The Los Angeles Times recently shared NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's memo about possible relocation to Los Angeles that was sent to each team in the league. Most importantly, the memo lays out the timeline for applications for a move to L.A.
The window of time will be January 1, 2013-February 15, 2013. With the Minnesota Vikings no longer in the discussion for possible relocation after the approval of their stadium plan, the four front runners seem to be the St Louis Rams, San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Fans of the Chargers would be the least adversely affected of the four teams, but even so, no fan wants their team to move out of their home market.
Maybe its time for the NFL, and fans, to begin to think of the addition of a team in Los Angeles (and it WILL happen) as a chance to expand the league, rather than an opportunity to move a team from its current home.
If the NFL were to expand, then more than just a franchise in Los Angeles would be necessary. In order to ensure equity in the number of teams by division, and therefore, and equal shot at the playoffs, then the league would have to add four teams.
An expansion and realignment into three six-team divisions in each league would achieve that balance, and also deliver on the goal of bring a team back to the second largest market in the United States. It could also achieve a third goal, expansion into Europe.
The annual game splayed in London have been a clear sign that the NFL would like to gain popularity in Europe, especially after the failed attempts to form a European NFL league. The problem with those attempts though is that it has been a lesser product. A true NFL team would attract the necessary fans to be sustainable.
Adding three teams would allow teams to perhaps make one trip and schedule three games back-to-back-to-back to cut down on the flight times. Plus, for stadium travelers, it presents a unique opportunity to see your favorite team in a European city.
The teams during the NFL Europe experiment that achieved the best attendance were located in Frankfurt and Dusseldorf Germany, so those would be good markets to start with. London would be the third European team, due to the city's acceptance of the annual NFL game played at Wembley Stadium.
This would necessitate realignment, breaking up some traditional rivalries and renewing some old rivalries. Three six-team divisions in each conference would allow for three division winners to earn playoff berths, and three wild card slots, maintaining the league's current post season set-up.
This would be my proposal:AFC East
Buffalo Bills
New England Patriots
New York Jets
London team
Frankfurt team
Dusseldorf teamAFC Central
Miami Dolphins
Indianapolis Colts
Baltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers
Cleveland Browns
Cincinnati BengalsAFC West
San Diego Chargers
Kansas City Chiefs
Oakland Raiders
Denver Broncos
Seattle Seahawks
Los Angeles teamNFC East
New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington Redskins
Atlanta Falcons
Carolina Panthers
Jacksonville JaguarsNFC Central
Detroit Lions
Chicago Bears
Green Bay Packers
Minnesota Vikings
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tennessee TitansNFC West
San Francisco 49ers
Arizona Cardinals
St Louis Rams
Houston Texans
Dallas Cowboys
New Orleans Saints
Each team would play their division rivals both at home and on the road, then would play every team in another division once, maintaining the 16 game season. The division they would play would alternate so that in a five year period each team would face every team in the league.
Personally, I love it. As a fan of the NFL, and more importantly, as a fan of travel this allows for more football in more places. Would you like to see this plan enacted? Why or why not?
European Division?
I hated to see NFL Europe leave. I'd like to see them bring it back as a league, only to build up to converting it into it's own division within the NFL. That would guarantee one European team in the playoffs each year and help grow the game there. I'd also like to see the NFL expand into Mexico City and Canada (though doing anything in Mexico right now probably isn't the safest idea).
by pwdonaldson on Jul 02, 2012 10:22 PM EDT
North America
Toronto seems viable, and Mexico City certainly has the population to support a team.
by paul on Jul 03, 2012 2:38 PM EDT
Cowboys out of NFC East?
Yes, geographically they belong somewhere else, but considering the Cowboys' intense rivalries with the other current NFC East teams (Eagles, Giants, and Redskins), they'll never leave that division; that is precisely why, when Baltimore, Carolina, and Tampa Bay were better options to go to the NFC East, during the last realignment, the Cowboys stayed in the East. To solve that and keep your idea mostly intact, move Atlanta to Central, the Bucs to the West (seeing as New Orleans isn't exactly "west" either, and the rivalry exists w/the Bucs and Saints anyway), and Cowboys back to the East where they belong. Otherwise, intriguing idea that should gain traction soon, considering the Jags' new owner has enough deals in place it won't be them to move, either.
by StPeteRays on Jul 03, 2012 2:55 PM EDT
Cowboys in East
Yeah, I agree that the Cowboys belong in with the Redskins, Giants, and Eagles. I would concur that the Falcons would be a better choice in the new NFC Central
by paul on Jul 03, 2012 3:54 PM EDT
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Last week I sat down with Primavera De Filippi, our new coordinator for the Open Knowledge Foundation's Working Group on the Public Domain and we edited some footage we had shot at a meeting a while ago into a microshort film about the Public Domain Calculators.
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2014: Was 1-0 with a 1.00 ERA in six games, allowing 5 hits, 3 runs, 1 earned and striking out 6 in 9.0 innings ... threw 1.2 innings vs. Grand Canyon, allowing 2 unearned runs ... allowed first run in five games last time out at Cal April 19 (1.0 innings pitched, 2 hits, 1 run) ... picked up win vs. Northern Colorado, tossing 2.0 innings pitched, 1 hit, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts in 14-3 win ... struck out only batter he faced in Oregon series ... threw 1.0 innings of scoreless relief vs. Santa Clara March 9 ... had a nice 2014 debut vs. Nebraska (3.0 innings pitched, 2 hits, 0 earned runs, 2 strikeouts, 1 walk)
2013: Appeared in 11 games in 2013, starting one ... pitched a scoreless inning in game two of the UC Davis series Feb. 16 ... also pitched an inning and one-third in the fourth game at Davis ... pitched in the second of three games at LSU, working the final inning (no hits or runs allowed) ... pitched a scoreless inning in relief April 7 at Pepperdine ... retired the only two batters he faced to finish out the game April 16 vs. SeattleU ... earned the victory April 24 at Gonzaga, pitching a 1-2-3 eighth inning, fanning one ... made first start as a Husky May 14 at Portland, taking the loss ... pitched an inning May 25 vs. Arizona State.
2012: Pitched in a total of six games during first season at the UW ... first career outing came at San Diego State on Feb. 19 .. Feb. 22 vs. Seattle University, worked a season-long three and one-third innings, allowing just one hit and no runs while walking one and striking out two ... pitched a perfect inning March 4 (game two) vs. Saint Joseph's ... pitched a scoreless inning April 10 vs. Gonzaga ... went one perfect inning Apr. 20 vs. Arizona ... allowed a run on two hits in one-third of an inning April 24 at Portland.
Played one season at Feather River under coach Terry Baumgartner ... helped lead the Golden Eagles to conference championships and a state playoff appearance ... named first-team All-Golden Valley Conference as a freshman in 2011 ... made 12 appearances, including nine starts ... posted a 5-2 record with a 2.70 ERA ... in 53.1 innings, allowed just 42 hits and eight walks ... team went 31-7 overall and 23-2 in league play.
Earned three letters at Moanalua under coach Scott Yamada ... pitched a no-hitter against Castle High ... helped lead the Na Menehune to a 13-4 record and a postseason appearance as a senior in 2009 ... picked up a victory in a win over Iolani in the first round of the playoffs, sending his school farther into the playoffs than they'd ever been before ... named second-team all-state by the Honolulu Star-Bulletin.


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The 10 Hottest New Fall Hair Ideas
Up or down, sleek or tousled, there's a runway-inspired hairstyle that will work for you. Here's how to replicate the prettiest ones—straight from the pros working backstage at the fall fashion shows.
How to get it: It might sound crazy to intentionally coax out frizz, but combining it with sleek, smooth hair (in one style) will balance out any unruliness. At Gucci, hairstylist Luigi Murenu created a ponytail that was polished in the front and crimped and a bit wild in back. First, he prepped the hair with mousse before parting it at the side and adding hair spray for shine and control. He then gathered the hair into a ponytail at the nape of the neck and tied it with an elastic before crimping and back-combing the tail itself for volume.


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Nov 23, 2001
By HAL BOCK
AP Sports Writer
NEW YORK - Maybe Melvin Ely is just a slow starter.
Fresno State's 6-foot-10 center was scoreless in the first half but more than made up for it with 14 second-half points to lead the Bulldogs to a 63-58 victory over No. 13 Michigan State on Friday in the consolation game of the preseason NIT.
"Our goal was to win in New York," Ely said.
And he made sure they did.
Ely shook loose for seven second-half baskets, including four in a row, as No. 23 Fresno State held off Michigan State.
"The coaches have been working on my shooting when I'm double-teamed," Ely said. "In the first half, I was happy to throw the ball out and get assists for my teammates."
Ely missed both of his first-half shots but had six rebounds as Fresno built a 32-23 halftime lead. The Bulldogs were hot even if Ely was not. Fresno State hit 12 of 21 shots from the field while Michigan State managed just 10 of 34.
Coach Jerry Tarkanian said Ely was walking around the dressing room at halftime congratulating his teammates on their shooting.
Ely got the congratulations after the second half.
Ely scored the first Fresno basket of the second half, and after Damon Jackson nailed a 3-pointer, Ely scored again as Fresno opened the lead to 39-30.
Marcus Taylor and Adam Wolfe scored five points each for the Spartans, cutting Fresno State's lead to 43-40. That's when Ely took over.
His four straight baskets opened a 53-42 lead for the Bulldogs (3-1). After Michigan State (2-2) used an 8-2 run to narrow the lead, Ely scored again.
With the score 57-53 and 1:52 to play, Wolfe's putback cut Fresno's lead to
a basket. Chris Jefferies hit three free throws and Matt Mitchell had one for
the Bulldogs in the final minute.
Chris Hill's 3-pointer cut the lead to three points with 6.2 seconds left. But two more three throws by Mitchell sealed the victory.
Jackson had 14 points for Fresno State. Wolfe led the Spartans with 11 points, and Adam Ballinger and Hill had 10 apiece.
Coach Tom Izzo said he was disappointed with the lack of consistency from Michigan State's key players.
"We didn't give ourselves a chance to win," he said.
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Last month the Virginia State Police, Virginia Department of Emergency Management and National Capital Regions launched a new mobile application called "See Something, Send Something." Virginia is the third state to put the application into use and should not be used as an alternative for 911 calls.
Peggy Fox of WUSA 9 in her report on Dec. 9 wrote this –
To use the free service it, first you need to download the app. You can either find it in the Apple App store or on the www.wsp.virginia.gov web page. Then, when you see something suspicious, take a picture of it. The App will ask you your name and phone number before you send the photo.
The App grew out the investigations of the 71 arsons along the Eastern Shore last year. Tips from the public finally came flowing in not from a traditional hotline number but a text box.
VSP Major Rick Jenkins, Deputy Director, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, says they realized that "young people today like to text" and that in order to get them to send tips, the VSP needed to give them a tool they could use on their phones. "Keeping the public engaged with us through the crime-solving, tip-sharing process has evolved and now so have we. This app is simply the 21st century version of the traditional telephone crime tip line or hotline," said Jenkins.
The new Governor of the Commonwealth, Terry McAuliffe, in his speech last night to Virginia's General Assembly, did not talk about the topic of crime. Rather in one of his statements he said this: "We are all trying to grow our economy; improve our children's' schools; safeguard our environment; promote healthy families; and protect public safety."
The mobile application should not be confused with the "See Something, Say Something" campaign program that started in New York under the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). That goal is "to raise public awareness of indicators of terrorism and terrorism-related crime, and to emphasize the importance of reporting suspicious activity to the proper local law enforcement authorities."
Those who use Virginia's mobile application to deter crime should not get carried away with sending pictures to the police. This is a serious venture and should only be used when absolutely necessary.
Fredericksburg.patch.com in the below article presents a fact sheet from the Virginia State Police on questions citizens may want to know.


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Point of Sale (PoS)
Point of Sale or PoS is one of the most heavily used applications by the everyday consumer. Anytime you pay with a credit card or debit card there is a modem (dial-up or broadband) behind it transferring that data and returning an approval or denial quickly, and in the case of dial-up solutions with less costs associated.
Examples of Point of Sale
- Credit Card Payment Terminal in restaurants, movie theaters, or retail stores
- Ticketing machines in trains stations, bus stations, and airports
- Pre-pay gas pumps
- ATM cash machines
To fully understand PoS it helps to know about all the pieces that make up the puzzle. Below you will find a complete break down of how PoS systems work including a quick overview, PoS explained, why use dialup for PoS, PoS usage, PoS applications, USRobotics products for PoS, and why USRobotics.
PoS Overview: Behind our daily transactions
There are some connectivity products that are so common, we take them for granted. The Point of Sale transaction system is used daily by just about everyone. Look behind the credit card swiper at your favorite restaurant, store, ATM machine, or pre-pay gas pump and you will find a modem sending your data. Odds are good that modem is from USRobotics.
Why use a USRobotics modem for Point Of Sale? Well, USR products offer security, quality, and reliability and can be embedded in just about any system, for any purpose. First, let's learn all about the Point of Sale system and how it works.
PoS Explained
Point of Sale, or PoS, is literally the location where a transaction occurs but can also reference the hardware or software that facilitates the transaction. This system is basically a computerized cash register. As technology grew, so did the functionality of the PoS systems. Over time the systems expanded and have much more functionality beyond the cash register - which is now referred to as a retail management system. The term "point of sale" now refers solely to the computerized cash register portion of that system.
Let's look in detail at the common pieces that make up a PoS system.
# 1. Personal Computer
A PC operates the PoS software and provides the interface for other devices such as credit card readers, printers, bar code scanners, and so on. Most PoS systems are based off PC workstations running Windows or Linux with some legacy systems still using DOS or Unix.
# 2. PoS software
Software for the PoS system runs on the PC and is set to control the attached devices of the system. The software normally controls the cash register portion of the system and may vary depending on what operating system was chosen.
# 3. Cash Drawer
A locked register drawer that stores cash and is triggered to open by the PoS system.
# 4. Receipt Printer
A receipt Printer is connected to the PoS system and prints a paper copy of the transaction for the customer.
# 5. Pole Display
A pole display is the LED or digital display that faces the customer showing each item and price on the display.
# 6. Bar Code Scanner
A bar code scanner is an electronic device – typically a laser based device in the form of a gun or stationary table scanner - that reads printed barcodes. The scanner normally converts the barcode lines into numbers which coincide with the product's SKU, which then gets sent to the PoS system for price lookup.
# 7. Magnetic Swipe Reader
The magnetic swipe machine reads the magnetic strip on the back of a credit or debit card. The information stored in the stripe contains the bank identification number (BIN) which also includes the type of card (debit or credit) and issuing organization (Visa, MasterCard, et cetera), card number, expiration date, customer name, and address. The PoS system sends the required information to a bank or credit card processing network based off the BIN. The BIN provides the telephone number to dial as well as data rate of transfer, line protocols and encryption in order to finalize the transaction in the most efficient and secure manner.
# 8. Modem & Data transfer
Modems allow the PoS computer to communicate with the banks or credit card processing centers to get the transaction approval. The modem also allows daily transaction totals to be sent to other locations within the company such as corporate headquarters. Modems can be embedded within the PoS computer system or can be attached externally to the PC.
Many systems use LANs or Local Area Networks to transfer the data locally via an Ethernet cable instead of using dialup modems. This type of connection is ideal for systems that have multiple computers that need to access the same information such as restaurants, but ultimately the call for card approvals is still sent via a dialup modem.
So why still use dialup?
There are 3 reasons to still use dialup modems: minimal data and speed requirements, cost associated with setup, and security of a on demand connection.
- Most current modems transfer data up to 56 Kbps, but the PoS systems don't always require those kinds of speeds. Transactions are normally quite small and may only require 300 bps up to 2.4 Kbps – only a fraction of what normal dialup modems can support, so 33.6 Kbps modems can be used with no loss of time. The 56K modem connection allows some of the more sophisticated PoS systems to transfer more data and utilize the faster connection speeds.
- With these small amounts of data and minimal speeds needed, the faster Ethernet networks are not needed and the dialup solution can be much cheaper to implement. Most businesses need to be able to accept card transactions, and installation of a simple dialup PoS terminal may only require a dedicated telephone line, whereas installing a network and paying for business quality broadband service could be quite expensive to set up as well as the higher fees each month. In addition the nightly transaction summaries sent out can be scheduled during off peak hours which can also save even more money.
- Connecting only when you need to also insures better security. The "always on" broadband connection means the computer and PoS system is constantly connected to the Internet with makes hacking and security breaches a higher threat. With dialup the computer is only connecting to the Internet just long enough to complete the transaction, making hacking into the terminal very difficult.
PoS Usage
Dialup PoS systems are easy to set up and typically only require a telephone line to start accepting credit cards. These dialup systems are relatively inexpensive to implement and typically last over 8 years. Due to the easy and cost effective implementation the dialup PoS system has become the most widely used form of electronic payment processing used around the world. In North America alone there are 28 billion dialup transactions, which make up over 60% of all the transactions.
PoS Applications
Point of Sale terminals are just about everywhere. The most common locations include any retail stores such as clothing stores, department stores, supermarkets, grocery stores, restaurants, and hotels to name a few. ATM machines are another major application that need real time feedback and use PoS systems.
Restaurants and the retail locations tend to have the most sophisticated systems due to the complexity of the setups with multiple PCs and interfaces throughout a facility and multiple uses for delivering orders or payments being made.
USRobotics products for PoS applications
USRobotics modems have been used in so many PoS systems for decades due to the quality and reliability of our modems. Our flagship Courier modem is used on some of our higher end, more complicated systems. The USR internal low profile modem is embedded into a major manufacturer of hospitality, petroleum, cinema, and arena PoS systems. USB modems are also starting to work their way into the PoS systems and due to the small size of the modem, the USR USB controller based modem is getting implemented in locations where space is an issue.
Why USRobotics?
So why choose USRobotics modems for your PoS system? USR has been selling modems for over 30 years, making us one of the most popular modem brands for any dialup product. Our modems have won numerous awards around the world showing the quality and reliability that USR is known for. The USR modem product line covers most major form factors from standard and low profile PCI for internal needs to serial ports and USB connections for external options – all with controller based options for situations that require extra control or security.
Support can be a big issue when it comes to complex implementations and we have separate support available for VARs that sell our products. So if there are any issues with installation they can be dealt with in a quick and efficient manner.


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Intel's Embree – Photo-Realistic Ray Tracing Kernels
Intel has just released a collection of Code Kernels to do photo-realistic ray-tracing entirely using instruction accelerators (SSE and AVX) on the CPU.
Embree is a collection of high-performance ray tracing kernels, developed at Intel Labs. The kernels are optimized for photo-realistic rendering on the latest Intel® processors with support for the SSE and AVX instruction sets. In addition to the ray tracing kernels, Embree provides an example photo-realistic rendering engine. Embree is designed for Monte Carlo ray tracing algorithms, where the vast majority of rays are incoherent. The specific single-ray traversal kernels in Embree provide the best performance in this scenario and they are very easy to integrate into existing applications.
The results are beautiful I must admit, and a stab against GPU-accelerated raytracers like iRay. However, they haven't published any details on the time required for rendering other than to say "a perfect result in about a minute" on one particular model. You can get a few more details in this short video from the creators:
via Embree – Photo-Realistic Ray Tracing Kernels – Intel® Software Network – Intel® Software Network.


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|Millet wins twice
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Freshman Rachel Millet won twice and junior Paige Hunt had the third best three-meter dive in University of Idaho history in winning the event but it wasn't quite enough as Northern Arizona won 155.5-133.5 Saturday in a Western Athletic Conference meet.
Even in the loss, coach Mark Sowa had reason for optimism.
"We never enjoy a loss but if these athletes continue to approach racing like this, I think we are going to surprise some people come February," he said. "However, we certainly have a lot of work to do."
Millet continues to be a force in her first season as a Vandal. She won the 100 free and the 200 IM, and swam a leg of the 200 free relay. Savannah Bettis also picked up a victory with her win in the 200 fly, while Erica Anderson, Katie Hendricks, Megan Venlos and Si Jia Pang joined forces to win the 400 free relay.
In traveling to Flagstaff, the Vandals not only had to contend with a strong NAU team but they also were faced with racing at an elevation that is more 4,000 feet higher than their home pool.
"We told the athletes before we got here that this was going to be a tremendous challenge for us," said Sowa of the 7,000-foot elevation. "We had our work cut out for us."
Pang added a runner-up finish in the 50 free and third in the 100 free, while Hunt was third in the one-meter event with the fourth-best score in school history – 252.98.
"I continue to be impressed with how competitive this group is," Sowa said. "We were in every race and we finished up awesome with a very good 400 free relay. Our divers continued to improve with Paige just missing Zones by four-tenths of a point."


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Chapter 1. Growing Concern about the Nation and the Economy
Faced with a slowing economy and political gridlock, Indians are dissatisfied with the ways things are going in their country, increasingly gloomy about the country's economic future and also worried about their children's economic prospects. Gone is the sense of well-being and optimism that prevailed just a few years ago when many private economists forecast […]
Deepening Economic Doubts in India
The economic euphoria in India over the last few years, inspired by the country's seemingly inevitable march toward double-digit growth, has soured. Although still relatively upbeat compared with many other countries, the Indian public's confidence in their country's direction and future economic growth has declined significantly.
Chapter 1. The National Report Card
Few Satisfied With Nation's Direction In the wake of four years of economic turmoil around the world and political upheaval in a number of nations, very few people are satisfied with the way things are going in their country. In the 21 countries surveyed, only in China (82%), Germany (53%) and Egypt (53%) do more […]
Chapter 6. Tunisia: National Conditions and Views of the Future
Tunisians are broadly disappointed with the current state of their nation. Most are dissatisfied with the country's direction and the economy, and the public is divided over whether things are better off now that Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali is out of office. Nonetheless, most Tunisians are also optimistic about their country's future and the economy. […]
Mexicans Back Military Campaign Against Cartels
As Felipe Calderón's term as Mexico's president draws to a close, Mexicans continue to strongly back his policy of deploying the military to combat the country's powerful drug cartels, despite public unease about the moral cost of the drug war. Meanwhile, a majority of Mexicans say they have a positive opinion of the U.S.
European Unity on the Rocks
In Europe, there is a crisis of confidence in the economy, in the future, in the benefits of European economic integration, in EU membership, in the euro and in the free market system. The crisis has also exposed sharp differences between some Europeans, especially the Germans and Greeks.
Chapter 1. National Conditions and Economic Ratings
The persistence and depth of the European economic downturn triggered by the euro crisis has had a profoundly adverse impact on most Europeans' attitudes toward the condition of their national economies. People are almost universally dissatisfied with the state of their nations. Only the Germans are satisfied with the direction of their country and the […]
Egypt on the Eve of Elections: Economy, Democracy Are Both Priorities
On the eve of the first presidential election of the post-Mubarak era, Egyptians remain hopeful about the future of their country, and they strongly desire both an improved economy and the democratic freedoms they were denied under the previous regime.
Russians Back Protests, Political Freedoms
A solid majority of Russians see attending protests as an opportunity to speak out about how the government is run, and more than half specifically approve of the mass demonstrations that followed the December 2011 parliamentary vote, which was marred by fraud allegations. Nonetheless, 72% of Russians voice a favorable opinion of Vladimir Putin.
Chapter 1. National Conditions
Russians are divided about the direction of their country. Slightly less than half are satisfied with the way things are going, while about the same number are dissatisfied. Russians also offer a mixed assessment of their own economic progress. Roughly as many say they are better off compared with five years ago, as say they […]
Egyptians Remain Optimistic, Embrace Democracy and Religion in Political Life
A year after the ouster of Hosni Mubarak, a new nationwide survey finds that Egyptians remain upbeat about the course of the nation and prospects for progress. Most Egyptians continue to support democracy, and most also want Islam to play a major role in society.
Chapter 1. National Conditions and Views About the Future
The Egyptian national mood improved dramatically following the February 2011 resignation of Hosni Mubarak, and today Egyptians remain generally positive about their country's path and its future prospects. Still, less than half say things have actually gotten better for Egyptians since Mubarak left office, and few describe the current economic situation as good. Moreover, lower-income […]
Chapter 2. Views of Economic Changes and National Conditions
Like views of the change to a multiparty democracy, enthusiasm for the move from a state-controlled to a market economy has declined considerably in Lithuania, Russia and Ukraine over the past two decades. Of the three former Soviet republics surveyed, only in Lithuania do more approve than disapprove of the economic changes their country has […]
Confidence in Democracy and Capitalism Wanes in Former Soviet Union
Two decades after the Soviet Union's collapse, Russians, Ukrainians, and Lithuanians are unhappy with the direction of their countries and disillusioned with the state of their politics. Enthusiasm for democracy and capitalism has waned considerably over the past 20 years, and most believe the changes that have taken place since 1991 have had a […]
Crime and Drug Cartels Top Concerns in Mexico
Fewer than half of Mexicans say their government is making progress in its campaign against drug cartels. Still, an overwhelming majority continues to endorse the use of the Mexican army to fight drug traffickers, virtually unchanged in recent years.
Chapter 5. Economic Issues
Despite signs that some countries are recovering from the Great Recession of 2008-2009, economic times remain tough for many around the world. In most of the nations surveyed, people are dissatisfied with the way things are going in their country and downbeat about their national economy. The few exceptions to this pattern include publics in […]
China Seen Overtaking U.S. as Global Superpower
The United States continues to receive positive ratings in much of the world, but it faces the new challenge of doubts about its superpower status. Publics around the world increasingly believe that China either will replace or already has replaced the U.S. as the world's leading superpower.
Chapter 1. Views of National Conditions
Pakistanis remain deeply dissatisfied with the way things are going in their country. More than eight-in-ten say the nation's economy is in bad shape, and most are pessimistic about Pakistan's short-term economic future. Concerns about rising prices and the lack of jobs are widespread, and about nine-in-ten also rate crime and terrorism as very big […]
U.S. Image in Pakistan Falls No Further Following bin Laden Killing
America's image among Pakistanis remains poor, and most disapprove of the U.S. raid that killed bin Laden. Extremist groups also remain unpopular, although support for using the Pakistani military against extremists has waned. Most name India as the top threat to Pakistan. Overall, the public mood in Pakistan is grim – 92% are dissatisfied with the country's direction.
On Eve of Elections, a More Upbeat Mood in Turkey
As Turks prepare for national elections on June 12, they are increasingly upbeat about the direction of their country. And at a time when publics around the world generally remain gloomy about their economies, Turks are becoming more positive.
Egyptians Embrace Revolt Leaders, Religious Parties and Military, As Well
Egyptians of all ages, from all walks of life, and parts of the country continue to celebrate the dramatic political changes their nation has undergone. Overwhelmingly, they say it is good that former president Hosni Mubarak is gone. Nearly two-in-three are satisfied with the way things are going in Egypt, and most are optimistic about their country's future.
Chapter 3. Country Direction and Priorities for the Future
Egyptians are optimistic about the future of their country. More than twice as many say they are satisfied with the way things are going in Egypt as did so a year ago; and while ratings of economic conditions remain negative, most now say they expect the economy to improve over the next 12 months. When […]
Upbeat Chinese Public May Not Be Primed for a Jasmine Revolution
Judging the Chinese appetite for democracy is not easy, but polling suggests China may not be ripe for the kind of uprisings seen throughout the Middle East.
Brazilians Upbeat About Their Country, Despite Its Problems
Brazilians are relatively upbeat about the state of their country, although they still see serious challenges, including illegal drugs, crime and political corruption. And Brazilians are confident about their country's place in the world: most say Brazil already is or will eventually be one of the world's leading powers.
Chapter 1. Views of National Conditions and the Economy
Brazilians offer mixed views about the way things are going in their country. Most say the nation's economy is in good shape, but concerns about illegal drugs, crime, corruption and social inequality are widespread. Still, compared with other publics around the world, Brazilians are among the most satisfied with national conditions. Of the other 21 […]
Turks Downbeat About Their Institutions
Confidence in Turkish institutions and leaders – including the military, religious leaders, and the prime minster – has declined over the last few years. And Turks continue to express largely negative views of major world powers.
Mexicans Continue Support for Drug War
As drug violence continues to plague their country, Mexicans largely endorse President Felipe Calderón's campaign against drug cartels. Most also believe the Mexican military is making progress in the drug war, although they are less likely to hold this view now than was the case one year ago.
Chapter 5. Views of National Conditions
Amidst a struggling economy, political uncertainty and ongoing violence by extremist groups, more than eight-in-ten Pakistanis say they are dissatisfied with the way things are going in their country. More than three-quarters say the nation's economy is in bad shape and half are convinced that in the next 12 months the economic situation in Pakistan […]
Concern About Extremist Threat Slips in Pakistan
Overwhelmingly, Pakistanis see terrorism as a major problem in their country and most have negative views of the Taliban and al Qaeda, but they have become less concerned over the last year that extremists will take over Pakistan. Meanwhile, Pakistanis continue to express serious concerns about the U.S. and their longtime rival India.
Chapter 3. Economic Issues
In nearly all nations surveyed, people are unhappy with the direction of their country, disgruntled about the state of their nation's economy and divided about the economic future. Most fault their government for the bad economic times and think it is doing a poor job coping with current troubles. There is, however, widespread support in […]


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As this is being written the weatherman is promising temperatures above 60° and although rain is also forecast, we are thrilled! It's finally time to put the winter boots away and get out the work boots (or maybe galoshes) for some Spring Cleaning. Ohhh. . . c'mon, it'll be fun, no kidding.)
Very soon work will resume on the construction of our clubhouse deck, aka "Charlie's Vision". Vice President (and amazing carpenter/craftsman) Jeff Huckle is leading the project, but he can't do it alone. Please lend a hand in your community, let's get this deck built. Imagine a beautiful summer night on the deck. . . next to the lake. . . listening to the bullfrogs and night noises. . . beats sitting on the couch watching another episode of Guy's Grocery Games. Let's try it, and see!
And finally, news on the Dam: there is a meeting with Trenton officials coming up in the next couple of weeks on the rebuilding of the Dam. We must get the loan agreement co-signed by the Township of Jefferson in order for the money to be appropriated. It's a slow process but we are making progress. Fortunately, the water quality is normal and clean.
If you are interested in what's going on in your neighborhood, look for the Contact Us tab at the top of the page. Give us a call, drop us a line, or just stop by. You'll be glad you did.


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Welcome to the Foundation Center-Atlanta, one of five library/learning centers operated by the Foundation Center, a national nonprofit organization headquartered in New York. The Center's mission to strengthen the social sector by advancing knowledge about philanthropy in the U.S. and around the world is accomplished in part through the free information and grantseeker training offered to the public at our Atlanta library/learning center. We've been serving the nonprofit community of Georgia and the Southeast since 1994.
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For questions about Southeast training or to arrange something for your Southeast group, contact:
Joanne Kepics, Regional Training Coordinator
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In 1994, members of the Atlanta community were asked to serve on an advisory committee to ensure that the new library was responsive to the needs and interests of the community. The committee currently includes foundation executives, directors of large and small nonprofits, corporate giving managers, fundraising executives and consultants.
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Grants Officer
Robert W. Woodruff Foundation
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SunTrust Bank
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Georgia Center for Nonprofits
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United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta
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Georgia Power Foundation
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I can hear you thinking: "Hm, could this be a pain au chocolat? Is that a bit of ganache coming out from the side? …then again it looks a bit like black olives, no?"
You have a point. They are indeed black olives, and the little guy on the picture is an olive and tomato pain spécial, purchased at Pain de Sucre, a previously mentioned pastry store in the 3rd.
It is made from a rectangular strip of bread dough spread with fresh tomatoes and olives, then rolled onto itself and baked. The outcome is a handy and tasty mini-loaf that you can bite into as a street snack, pull apart and nibble on with a salad, dunk into a bowl of soup, slice in two and fill with a bit of cheese or charcuterie to make a sandwich, or just hold in your hand for comfort and warmth.
I am seeing more and more of these rolls in Paris bakeries (latest sighting in the excellent boulangerie at 24 rue St-Martin in the 4th) and they come in different tempting flavors — cheese and walnuts, sesame goat cheese and honey, chorizo, olives and herbes de Provence. Specialty breads are usually made with ingredients that aren't very perishable (nuts, dried fruits, etc.) and they are not really meant to be eaten on their own. I like that these include hefty doses of fresh and flavorful ingredients, making them a real treat in and of themselves. I also like that they're individual and pretty-looking, and — a substantial plus — that they look so much like savory pains au chocolat.
[Oh and I feel I must tell you this: as we were contemplating the display case at Pain de Sucre, Thierry Lhermitte stepped inside, in a rush and wanting to purchase two large cakes. All went eerily quiet in the small boutique, as everyone pretended not to have recognized him, looking away but still trying to catch his reflection in the glossy brioches. When he was gone (this took barely 30 seconds), everyone went back to their business, but the flustered boulangère had a bit of trouble counting out her change.]
Pain de Sucre
14 rue Rambuteau, 75003 Paris
01 45 74 68 92
Christophe Vasseur
24 rue St-Martin, 75004 Paris
01 48 87 46 17


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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Nebraska missed its chance to make some history at the Big 12 tournament.
Donald Sloan scored 23 points, Bryan Davis had a key three-point play at the 1:01 mark and Texas A&M (No. 24 ESPN/USA Today, No. 23 AP) stopped the upset-minded Cornhuskers 70-64 in a close and cleanly contested quarterfinal Thursday.
Nebraska, trailing all game while trying to become the first No. 12 seed to win two Big 12 games, got close in the final minutes but Sloan and Khris Middleton hit big shots to keep the Huskers at bay.
"We really executed against the zone late," Aggies coach Mark Turgeon said. "Wish our defense would have been a little bit better down the stretch."
After Nebraska cut the lead to 62-58 with 1:35 left on Sek Henry's 3-pointer, Davis managed to get behind the Nebraska defense for a layup, was fouled by Jorge Brian Diaz and made the free throw.
In Friday's semifinals, the Aggies (23-8) get a rematch with No. 1 Kansas, which beat them last month 59-54.
"I think our guys are ready," Sloan said. "We're prepared."
Nebraska (15-18), which won only two of 16 regular-season conference games but beat No. 5 seed Missouri in the first round, will sit out the NCAA tournament for the 12th straight season.
But coach Doc Sadler pointed to his team's hard-fought games in the tournament as evidence of a spirit and heart that belies its record.
"I hear stories that athletics is supposed to teach you lifelong lessons. If that's the case, then these guys are going to be very, very successful people because their character is unbelievable."
Ryan Anderson had 16 points for the Huskers, Diaz 14 and Sek 13.
Middleton had 17 for the fourth-seeded Aggies, including two key free throws with 28 seconds to go after Brandon Richardson's two free throws had cut the lead to 66-62.
About midway through the second half, Sloan's free throw gave the Aggies a seemingly comfortable 49-36 advantage. But Lance Jeter scored four quick points and the Huskers went on an 11-0 run, slicing the lead to 49-47 when Anderson made a 3-pointer at the 9:02 mark.
After an A&M timeout, Sloan's basket stopped the drought and a few minutes later, B.J. Holmes' 3-pointer made it 54-49.
Sloan's 3-pointer put the Aggies on top 57-53 after the Huskers, trailing by 13 in the second half, cut it to 54-51 on two straight baskets by Diaz, their 6-foot-11 freshman.
"I was in the flow of the game knowing we needed something big," Sloan said. "It feels good when you make it, but had I missed -- totally different story."
Sadler agreed it was a clutch shot.
"He stepped up and made that play," he said. "You've got to give him credit. Was it big? It was huge. But he made the shot."
Anderson hit a basket for Nebraska, cutting the lead to 57-55. Then Middleton made a 3-pointer, Sloan rebounded Anderson's missed 3-pointer and came back and dropped in a layup for a 62-55 advantage.
"Sloan hit a big 3, just a huge 3," Turgeon said. "And Khris hit a big 3 also. We really executed against the zone [defense] late."
The Aggies, headed for a school-record fifth straight NCAA tournament appearance, scored the game's first eight points and never trailed even though the Huskers shot 50 percent.
Sloan, with 12 points in the first half, made a 3-pointer for an 8-0 lead which reached 27-15 before A&M settled for a 37-28 halftime advantage on Sloan's 3-pointer just before the buzzer.
Richardson who had 19 points in the victory over Missouri, played just 9 minutes in the first half and did not even take a shot. He got his first points on a 3-pointer early in the second half and finished with four points.


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cyclophosphamide - oral, Cytoxan (cont.)
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth exactly as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition, weight, response to therapy, and other chemotherapy drugs or radiation treatment you may be receiving.During treatment with this medication, you must drink more fluids than usual and pass urine frequently to help avoid kidney and bladder side effects. Ask your doctor how much you should drink and how often to empty your bladder each day, and follow these instructions carefully.Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often without your doctor's approval. Your condition will not improve any faster and the risk of serious side effects may be increased.Since this drug can be absorbed through the skin, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle or break the tablets of this medication.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach ache, diarrhea, or darkening of the skin/nails may occur. Nausea and vomiting can be severe. In some cases, drug therapy may be necessary to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Changes in diet such as eating several small meals or limiting activity may help lessen some of these effects. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Temporary hair loss may occur. Hair growth should return after treatment has ended or may even return during treatment. However, new hair may have a different color or texture.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: pink/bloody urine, unusual decrease in the amount of urine, mouth sores, unusual tiredness or weakness, joint pain, easy bruising/bleeding, stopping of menstrual periods, existing wounds that are slow healing.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: black/bloody stools, severe stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, mental/mood changes, muscle weakness/spasm, swelling of the ankles/feet, sudden or unusual weight gain.This medication may rarely cause very serious effects on the heart, especially when used in high doses, or in combination with radiation treatment or certain other chemotherapy drugs (e.g., doxorubicin). Seek immediate medical attention if you develop: chest pain, jaw/left arm pain, trouble breathing, irregular heartbeat.This medication can lower the body's ability to fight an infection. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop any signs of an infection such as fever, chills or persistent sore throat.Cyclophosphamide may lessen the chance of having children in both men and women. Sterility is usually temporary with this medication, but can be permanent in some cases. Consult your doctor for more details.Although cyclophosphamide is used to treat cancer, in some patients it may increase the risk of developing another form of cancer, sometimes months to years after treatment. Consult your doctor for more details. It is important to be closely monitored by your doctor during treatment. You should also see your doctor regularly after treatment is finished. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop: unusual growths or lumps, swollen glands, unexplained or sudden weight loss, night sweats, pain in the pelvis, painful or frequent urination.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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