text:
Avdat is located on a mountain ridge in the center of the Negev highlands. At this point, where the routes from Petra (in present-day Jordan) and Eilat converge and continue to the Mediterranean coast, the Nabateans established a road station for their caravans.
The little we know about the Nabateans comes from Roman historians and geographers. They were nomadic tribes from northern Arabia who wandered and traded, then established permanent settlements and finally created an independent kingdom with Petra, in the mountains of Edom, as their capital. At the climax of their power, from the first century BCE to the first century CE, the Nabatean kings ruled regions that today belong to Jordan, Syria, and Israel. Their contact with the Hellenistic world had great influence on their material culture, uniquely manifest in their architecture.
The Nabateans accumulated great wealth from their trade in costly perfumes and spices from East Africa and Arabia which they transported by camel caravans to the southern Mediterranean coast, with Gaza serving as the main depot and port. The Negev was the direct overland link to the Mediterranean coast, and the Nabatean way stations at the main crossroads in the Negev, developed into cities. In this inhospitable desert region, the Nabateans developed an agriculture based on terraces built on the hillsides. To capture flood waters, they constructed dams in the valleys; to collect rain water, they cut cisterns in the rock. These measures, initiated by the Nabatean central administration, established their control over the Negev and guaranteed the caravans safe passage.
The Nabatean kingdom was conquered by the Romans in 106 CE and annexed to the Roman Empire. Devoid of its caravan trade, Avdat fell into decline. In the third century it became a short-lived settlement which was destroyed in the earthquake of 363. In the sixth century, under Byzantine rule, a citadel and a monastery with two churches were built on the acropolis and residential quarters were established on the slopes. This city was destroyed, probably by earthquake, and abandoned in the seventh century.
The main excavations at Avdat were carried out between 1958 and 1961. From then and until 1993, further limited excavations were conducted, which resulted in the discovery of many artifacts, including tens of inscriptions which greatly contribute to our knowledge of the citys history and culture during the different phases of its existence.
Nabatean Avdat
Avdat was founded in the 1st century BCE and named after the Nabatean King Obodas who was revered as a deity and, according to tradition, was buried there. His name is preserved in the citys Arabic name, Abdah.
On the acropolis of Avdat, the Nabateans built a temple complex and public buildings which were visible from afar and served as a landmark to the caravaneers. Atop the spur east of the acropolis, Nabatean Avdat also included a residential quarter, a military camp and various pens in which camels, sheep and goats were kept, and horses which became famous as racehorses were bred.
The early temple of Obodas was built at the end of the first century BCE, on the southern side of the acropolis. Its dimensions were 14 x 11 m. and it was partly preserved under the southwestern tower of the Byzantine fort. It consisted of a porch, a hall and an adyton at its northern end. The latter was divided into two rooms, in which the two main Nabatean dieties, Dushara and Allat were worshipped.
A new temple was built on the acropolis towards the end of the 1st century CE, of which only the podium, constructed of three strong retaining walls which surrounded the edge of the cliff, remain. An elaborate entranceway (10 x 6 m.) was built at the lower southwestern corner of the podium from which one acscended to the temple via a spiral staircase that wound around a thick central pier. In the debris of the entranceway numerous inscriptions were found, including some mentioning the Nabatean King Haretat (Aretas). Many column sections bearing masons marks which were found in secondary use in later buildings, apparently belonged to the columns of the temples exedra, of which only some stone pavement on the podium has been preserved.
Northeast of the acropolis was a military camp which housed the riders of the camel corps units which protected the caravan routes. The camp measured 100 x 100 m. and was surrounded by a wall with corner towers and a gate.
Roman Avdat
In the middle of the 3rd century, Avdat was resettled as part of the southern defense system of Roman Palestine. It became an important military outpost and permanent settlement of nomads of Arabian origin was encouraged. On the acropolis, a temple to Zeus Oboda (Zeus of the city of Oboda) was erected in 267-8 which, like the previous Nabatean temple, was dismantled and its stones used in Byzantine buildings.
The residential quarter of the Roman city included several dozen dwellings on the spur southeast of the acropolis. These were courtyard-type houses, built along narrow, intersecting streets. The rooms were roofed in an interesting fashion: two, three or four arches supported roofing of long, flat stone slabs, the length of which determined the distance between the arches a creative solution to the absence of local wood!
Byzantine Avdat
The acropolis area was completely rebuilt, destroying and burying the remains of the temples and buildings of the Nabatean and Roman periods. The acropolis was divided into a religious area the monastery in the west and a citadel in the east.
Two churches and service buildings were constructed in the acropolis monastery. The northern church, in basilical style, was reached through an atrium with a cistern and had a single apse. Behind it, to the west, was a baptismal font in cruciform shape and a smaller font for baptizing infants.
The more important southern church had three apses on the eastern side. In the floor are reliquaries for the remains of local saints. In the floor of the prayer hall of the church are the tombs of clerical dignitaries.
Inscriptions on stone slabs covering the tombs, dating from 542 to 618, provide information regarding the Byzantine Christian community of Avdat. One of the inscriptions records the name of the church: the Martyrion of St. Theodorus. Theodorus, also known from other inscriptions, served as abbot of the monastery at Avdat and was buried in the southern church.
On the eastern side of the acropolis, a citadel was built at the beginning of the Byzantine period, for protection against marauding nomads. The fortress (60 x 40 m.) was surrounded by a wall with three towers on each side and a gate connecting it with the monastery. A large cistern was cut into the rock in the center of the citadel courtyard. On its northern side was a small chapel for the use of the soldiers garrisoned here.
The Byzantine residential quarter included numerous buildings on the slopes below the acropolis. They were erected on several terraces and included, behind the buildings, caves cut into the soft limestone of the hillside. The structures excavated included courtyards and rooms roofed with arches covered over with stone slabs. In the caves, storage spaces were cut and even a winepress was found in one of them. Some of the caves were decorated with carved bulls heads. Also found were inscriptions in red paint including a cross. One inscription is a request to St. Theodorus, patron of the city, for protection against the evil eye.
Excavations: 1958 M. Avi Yonah and 1959-61 A. Negev on behalf of the National Parks Authority and the Hebrew University; 1975-77 A. Negev and R. Cohen on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Hebrew University;
1989 A. Negev on behalf of the Hebrew University; 1992-93 G. Tahal, O. Katz and P. Fabian on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority; 1999 renewed excavations by P. Fabian on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority


text:
Experience, integrity and reliability are the foundation of Hunter's projects.
Every day we work hard to harness new technologies and improve our process. We strive to produce cost-effective, professionally-executed projects through computerized cost control, state-of-the-art equipment, ample bonding capacity, quality workmanship, on-site supervision and evaluation, and above all, a firm commitment to a high standard of excellence.
Because of our expertise, professionalism and standards of quality, Hunter has earned a reputation and recognition for producing consistent, high-quality results. Whatever the challenge, Hunter has the resources to deliver a quality product to your exact specifications.
Whether we are self-performing the work or managing subcontractors, Hunter can handle all aspects of your project - from Preconstruction through Construction.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Dr. Ray Pennington excelled in both football and baseball for the Pirates from 1953-57. A four-year letterman in football, he was named all-conference his junior and senior seasons. As a senior co-captain he was named the Most Outstanding Senior, best blocker and the winner of the Lanche Trophy.
He was also a four-year letterman in baseball, starting all four years for the Pirates. Pennington was also named Dean's list. He graduated from ECU with a bachelor's of science in physical education in 1957 and later received his master's of education from North Carolina and earned a doctorate in education administration from Duke University.
He served as a physical education instructor and assistant football coach and golf coach for the Pirates from 1961-63 and then began his association with Pembroke State University in 1963, where he currently serves as a professor of physical education.


text:
June 14, 2012
FRESNO, Calif. - The Fresno State women's basketball staff announced Thursday the cancellation of of both 2012 summer camps
The camps will not be rescheduled and the Bulldog staff will contact all those who already registered for the camp.
"Discover Fresno State Women's Basketball!" Log on to GoBulldogs.com for up-to-date information on the Fresno State women's basketball team. Stay connected with the Bulldogs on Facebook (fresnostateathletics) and Twitter (@FSAthletics).
|Email this article
|Printer-friendly format


text: Ian Arons joined TJC in 2003. Since joining TJC, he has worked with several portfolio companies, including The Techs Holdings, Inc., Service Logic, LLC, Wound Care Holdings, LLC, Harrington Group, Inc., Production Resource Group, LLC, Zest Anchors, Inc., Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Cap-Con Automotive Technologies, Watchfire Technologies, Inc., DiversiTech Corporation and TK USA Enterprises, Inc. He serves on the board of directors of DiversiTech Corporation, Production Resource Group, LLC, Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Watchfire Enterprises, Inc., TK USA Enterprises, Inc. and Watchfire Enterprises, Inc. Previously, Mr. Arons worked in the Global Leveraged Finance Group at Lehman Brothers. He holds a B.S. degree in Business Economics and Public Policy from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business.


text:
Your Horse has always been first for trusted expert advice and now Britain's No. 1 monthly horse magazine is delighted to bring you an ever-expanding library of expert video instruction online.
You have no recent searches
and found 1 items
Nicola Young,
20 January 2011 11:08
We speak to winners of a stall at Your Horse Live, Horse Quencher, about what their weekend has been like. We also talk to some of our visitors after the Karen Dixon demonstration about what they've thought to the show. brightcove.createExperiences();
Home | News | Horse Answers | Gear | Advice | Subscribe | Forum | Win | Mag | Classifieds | Your Horse Live | Outdoor Subscription | Complaints Policy
© Copyright 2016 Bauer - All rights reserved.
Terms of Use |
Privacy and Cookie Policy |
Advertise with us |
Site map |


text:
This week in the Obama presidency his former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and a British foreign policy advisor, Sir Hew Strachan, both went to press in one form or another to essentially confirm what most people have concluded and that Obama is "clueless" "lost" "are you kidding me" in foreign affairs. Obama goes from one debacle to another has no direction or vision in any of his actions or decisions they say.
Domestically things aren't so keen either, as is certainly well known. The previous week it was revealed that a third of the country is out of work. Amazingly Obama sees this as an opportunity and is blaming Congress for inaction while pretending that the horrible state of affairs has anything to do with him being in charge the last five years.
So it's comes as no surprise that Obama has an approval rating of 39%. It's become so fashionable to dislike Obama that even his wife is getting in on it although she would never allow herself to be left behind on the latest trend.
So how does Obama account for so many people being sick of him? In an interview with The New Yorker the president decided to attribute his lack of popularity to the fact that he's black.
There's no doubt that there's some folks who just really dislike me because they don't like the idea of a black president
It's his race. Far be it for him to see that a great deal of people just don't like him because of who he is. Of course not, it just has to be something else, "no doubt" it's because he's black.
Why is their "no doubt"? He was elected president by the very same people who subsequently gave him approvals of 50% and even higher. After 5 years on the job, that has now dipped below 40%, all of a sudden it's because he's black? Wasn't he black during his first election and then reelection? We can like him because he's Barack but once we don't like him it's because he's black. Can we just not like the guy because of who he is, which now includes being a petty race hustler?
And what is it about being black that Obama feels lends itself to animosity? Why does Obama consider it a given that we have to necessarily agree that a lot of "folks" don't like having a black president? And what does that say about white people? Isn't this a disparagement on them as well as a warning to blacks that white America doesn't like them?
Because of this, It's now official. Barack Obama is the very worst president in the history of the country.


text:
Shape of Water Showtimes and Tickets
Read Movie Reviews about Shape of Water Write a Movie Review for Shape of Water
Release Date: Unknown
Genre: Documentary,
Rating: NR
Duration: 1hr 10min
In an intimate encounter with five very different women in Brazil, India, Jerusalem, and Senegal, "The Shape of Water" offers a close look at the far reaching and vibrant alternatives crafted by women in response to environmental degradation, archaic traditions, lack of economic independence and war. The documentary weaves together the daily life stories of Khady, Bilkusben, Oraiza, Dona Antonia and Gila who, through candor and humor, infuse their communities with a passion for change. By revealing the women's revolutionary actions "The Shape of Water" offers a unique view of the complex realities faced by these unsung visionaries creating a more just world.
Cast and Crew
- Starring
Susan Sarandon
- Directed by Kum-Kum Bhavnani
Search For Theaters
Write a review for Shape of Water
Login to write review:


text:
A company's brand is a combination of elements that tell a customer who and what they do. Successful brands like McDonald's tell a customer in a glance who they are. The logo is a basic branding element that, when recognized, alerts customers and clients to whom the business is, what they do, and even what they stand for. Trusted brands have built followings to become the revered businesses that are today. Businesses that are just starting out or that may be revisiting their branding strategies will naturally want to focus on their logo,signs, and what customers can tell about their business from those features. The following tips can help businesses effectively design and promote their brand.
Logo Design
Creating a unique logo is one of the most important steps in the branding process. This logo may adorn your sign but will certainly be attached to business cards, stationary, and possibly even merchandise. The logo as well as the business name is what customers are supposed to remember when they need the business's products or services. Once the design is in place, it's essential to use it whenever you are marketing and to remain consistent. Employ the same colors and font for instance.
Effective Signs
Business signs that employ the company's logo are excellent for supporting brand recognition in a tangible way. Signs can become community landmarks. As traffic passes the sign daily, it reinforces the company and its services repeatedly. A traditional yet timeless marketing tool, the effectively designed sign is a cornerstone of a business's branding platform.
Promoting the Brand
Today, businesses have to take their branding strategies to the digital arena to promote who they are and what they do. Developing a social media presence is most effective when it reinforces brand recognition among potential and current clientele. By posting regularly, businesses can remind people about the brand and possibly attract new customers through promotions, tutorials, or even videos. Many businesses have become savvy users of social media networks to increase their brand recognition and drive more traffic to their websites.
Beyond the Business Card
Inanimate objects like stationary and logo designs aren't the only ambassadors of your brand. Your staff members or employees also demonstrate something about your brand. Are they helpful? Are they highly skilled? Strong businesses know that their employees are part of their brand just as they are integral to running the business. Well trained and expertly managed staff can go a long way into building a quality brand name.
Avoid Pitfalls
When building a business brand, take care to put thought into the design. Changing elements of your logo midstream can disrupt the branding process. Also be sure to keep marketing campaigns positive and appealing for your customer base.
Branding is essential for a business to promote itself and its services. It should never be ignored but it should also be done carefully and with forethought. Consider these tips and employ them to strategically promote your brand locally and even globally too
Sita Cole is an experienced creative marketing manager and has gathered sources from http://www.bluepondsigns.com to write this article. Feel free to connect with her over at Google+ to learn more about the author.


text:
Syfy announced Friday (March 28) the summer 2014 premiere date for Season 2 of "Defiance" and new series "Dominion," IGN reports.
Both shows will air on Thursdays starting June 19, with the second season premiere of "Defiance" airing at 8/7 p.m. CT, leading into the 90-minute debut episode of "Dominion" at 9/8 p.m. CT.
"Dominion" is based on characters from the 2010 film "Legion." The series is set 25 years after the events of the movie, picking up in the aftermath of an epic war between an army of angels and mankind that has transformed the world. The show, which stars Christopher Egan and Anthony Stewart Head, follows the dangerous journey of a rebellious young soldier.
The second season of "Defiance" opens as the lives of the townspeople are in drastic turmoil while they face the far-reaching consequences of The Earth Republic assuming control of the town.
Several new characters will be introduced in Season 2, including James Murray as new mayor Niles Pottinger, Anna Hopkins as Earth Republic soldier Jessica "Berlin" Rai, and William Atherton as Earth Republic official Viceroy Mercado.
A minisode series titled "Defiance: The Lost Ones" is currenly available on Syfy.com and can be seen via Syfy On Demand starting on Monday. There are five installments that are between three and five minutes long.
The cable network also revealed this week that it has picked up Ron Moore's first year drama "Helix" for a 13-episode second season. Production is slated to begin later this year for a winter 2015 premiere.
"Defiance" and "Dominion" will premiere Thursday, June 19 at 8/7 p.m. CT and 9/8 p.m. CT, respectively, on Syfy.
Subscribe to this column to receive all of the latest TV news directly to your inbox.
Suggested Links
- TNT summer schedule 2014 includes 'Falling Skies' Season 4 and two new shows
- ABC summer schedule 2014: 'Mistresses' Season 2, 'Bachelorette' and more shows
- Fox summer shows 2014: 'MasterChef' Season 5, 'SYTYCD,' 'Hotel Hell' and more
- 'Once Upon a Time,' 'Agents of SHIELD' and more ABC 2014 season finales dates
- CBS season finales 2014: 'Survivor,' 'The Big Bang Theory' and more finale dates


text:
The sunrises this time of year here in Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park are incredible! You never know what to expect. And your window of opportunity to take a photograph is only a couple of minutes, sometimes less than that. The sky changes so quickly.
I took this photograph the first morning after Daylight Savings Time changed. We were up pretty early that morning and the clouds looked just right. I sat there and waited to see what would happen…
This sunrise was going to be special. What a way to wake up and see this gorgeous sunrise right outside your window looking at Old Man Mountain. Wow! I love the pink coloring in the sky and clouds.
What do you think?


text:
Oregon is known world- wide for great beer. I've been told that there are more breweries per capita in Portland than any other place on the planet. Nearly every day I learn of a new brewery that I can't wait to check out. Without a time machine and a spare liver, I'll never be able to taste all the amazing beers Oregon has to offer. For sure, an abundance of beautiful beers to try is a first world problem that I am happy to have but that doesn't change the fact that I will never be able to visit every brewery in the state of Oregon. My solution to my awesome first world drinking problem is attending beer festivals. Oregon is host to a wide variety of beer festivals with beer offerings that range from big corporate breweries to the "we just got a 10 gallon system" breweries. If you love beer, I recommend attending every single beer festival you can. The festival you'll find me at this weekend is the 10th Annual North American Organic Brewers Festival where we'll all get the chance to sample over 60 different beers and ciders. In between sampling brews, there will be plenty of food offerings as well. I hope to see you all there!
Overlook Park
1301 N Fremont St, Portland, OR 97227
(intersection of N Fremont St & N Interstate Ave)
June 26 – June 29, 2014
Noon to 9 pm Thurs - Sat
Noon to 5 pm Sun
Admission into the event is free. The purchase of a $6 reusable, compostable cornstarch glass is required for tasting beer, as are tokens, which sell for $1 apiece. A full glass of beer costs four tokens and a four-ounce taste costs one token (select beers cost double tokens). Patrons receive a $1 discount toward the tasting glass with a validated Tri-Met ticket or a ticket from the on-site fenced Hopworks Bike Corral (one discount per person).
The NAOBF is a family friendly event, and minors are welcome with parents. The festival donates a portion of the proceeds to the Overlook Neighborhood Association and Portland Public Schools.
Mass Transit
The Interstate MAX/Yellow Line "Overlook Park" Station is directly across from Overlook Park and is the second stop from the Rose Quarter transit mall, heading north.
Contact Information
www.naobf.org | www.facebook.com/naobf | www.twitter.com/naobf


text:
For Sale: Triumph Sidecar Rig-One of a Kind
This ad expires in 73 days.
New information: The offer of Feb. 26th, 2014 is no longer valid. The new, firm price is $7500 Cash, check, (cleared) or postal money order. Please don't call me with any B.S. I've had that from New York and Washington State. If you want it come get it....bring money!
Above Added: Thu October 8, 2015, 9:30 am EST
MAN, I've ran this ad "forever", it seems. What the hell is "Sprocketlist" good for? Is NOBODY "out there" with a brain, OR, is this ad opportunity worthless? This is a one of a kind rig! Jay Leno would be happy to have this rig and it's for a "give away" price! I'll never waste my time with this again! AMA "Sprocketlist" can kiss where the sun don't shine!!
Above Added: Thu April 17, 2014, 10:59 am EST
This is a repost for the Spring riding season and I will accept $5995 cash or verified check for this great sidecar rig.
Above Added: Wed February 26, 2014, 2:33 pm EST
I also have the full enclosure with clear windows for the sidecar.One of a kind...2001 Triumph Thunderbird (T3) with Velorex 700 Sidecar. Custom mounted by "Perry's Motocycles and Sidecars" in Fort Worth, Texas. 20,362 miles on bike, less on the sidecar, both in good condition. Rig tracks and stops straight and smooth, will cruise at 70mph. Full windshield and GPS/Cellphone plug, both grey and black. Will include my hand built pine utility box that mounts on the same frame as the passenger car, takes about an hour to change them out.
Above Added: Tue October 22, 2013, 1:22 pm EST
All mounts were custom made by Perry in his machine shop. This man is nationally known for vintage bike restoration and can mount a sidecar on anything. For info on this sidecar go to the Velorex web site. 2004 was the last year that Triumph made the T3 900. E-mail me at firstname.lastname@example.com and I'll send more pictures.
Located in Southeast Wise County, TX. Clear title, no trades and price is firm. Pick up only, no shipping. 940-433-8697
Seller Phone Number: (940) 433-8697
This item is USED
Trades NOT ACCEPTED Payment options:
Item Location:
DECATUR, TX Get Directions To This City
Instructions for buyer: Will rent a carrying trailer with one thousand dollar security deposit.
This item is USED
Trades NOT ACCEPTED Payment options:
Instructions for buyer: Will rent a carrying trailer with one thousand dollar security deposit.
This ad expires in 73 days.


text:
A rare male red-crowned crane chick has hatched at the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society, and is on exhibit with his parents in the crane habitat within the Australia/Asia section of the Zoo. The chick was born May 21, 2014, to mother Akai and father Yuki. This is the first chick for the two crane parents. The birth was part of a Species Survival Plan (SSP) recommendation through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
Red-crowned cranes are waterbirds from Northeast Asia, and are among the most rare cranes in the world. The species is severely endangered in their native habitat, with scientists estimating fewer than 3,000 remaining.
"This birth is critical, because these cranes are so endangered in the wild," said Jan Steele, General Curator for the Zoo. "Yuki and Akai are exhibiting ideal parenting behavior. Both of them have taken an active interest in both incubating and raising this chick, and the chick is flourishing in the crane exhibit."
"We hope this new chick's birth can help our guests become more aware about the plight of these endangered cranes," Steele continued.
Yuki and Akai are both approximately five feet tall. Akai is twelve years old, weighs 15.4 pounds, and came to the Zoo in 2003. Yuki is five years old, weighs 17.6 pounds, and came to the Zoo in 2009.


text:
We know very little about Shakespeare's early childhood or teenage years. In those days children were seen as miniature adults to be manipulated and trained to take their place in the adult world as soon as possible. In the modern world teenagers are a clear and distinct group, with a 'teenage' identity and a clear and distinct way of life, recognised by adults. Marriage was the natural step as soon as one was not a child anymore. You will know that Juliet was just fourteen when her parents were arranging her marriage, and Romeo wasn't much older. In the meantime teenagers either went to work or endured a very hard slog at school.
We first hear of the young William as a baby being baptised. The next time we hear of him is when he marries the twenty-six year-old 'old maid', Anne Hathaway, when he was eighteen. She was three months pregnant on her wedding day. Her parents were dead and she lived with her brother in the family home, where William visited her. We can see, then, that young Will does as any seventeen year-old boy, given the chance; he hurries to this older woman's cottage to spend long rainy afternoons alone with her!
It wasn't unusual for women and girls to be pregnant when they married. When a boy made a girl pregnant he was honour-bound to marry her, and Shakespeare did that. If he hadn't, her child would have been a 'bastard', looked down on throughout its childhood and adulthood, and without any legal rights. So the pressure to marry in those circumstances was compelling.
We know, then, that Shakespeare was a teenage father, having to marry the woman he had made pregnant and supporting her and her child. He was penniless at the time and his father had fallen on hard times: we don't know how William supported his wife and baby girl, but, a few years later, soon after they had their twins, another girl, and a boy, he went to London and started his career in the theatre. He did really well in that and was able to send money to his family and visit them frequently. Eleven years after the twins' birth he had become so rich that he bought New Place, one of Stratford's biggest houses, and moved his family into it. There is a sad note here: one of the twins, the boy, Hamnet, died in the same year, aged eleven. (Read our Shakespeare Timeline or Shakespeare biography to see how that all fits in.)
Hygiene was not a strong point during Shakespeare's childhood. Young Will had a bath once a year in May. It was a big occasion. The water had to be fetched; then the mother spent hours boiling it. She would fill a barrel, or the biggest tub they had. The father bathed first, then any other men who lived in the house, then the women, and finally the children, in order of their age. By the time it got to the baby's turn the water was thick and black with all the dirt.
Read about Shakespeare's school & teenage years >>
Read more Shakespeare facts >>
babymama says:
free help on homework yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lol says:
homework is easy with this
BLAH says:
Very helpful. 🙂
wqfwefqe says:
more ways 2 cheat!!!! <3
Bobby says:
sups cool story broski, tell it again.
zalaikha says:
awesome! i can cheat on my homework!
Chloe says:
Ditto dude
aishaaaaaaaa! says:
Duffer37 says:
Bleadin' deadly long 'n short of it, Holy Joe.
The Dude says:
Riviting tale, chap.
Poetaytoe says:
Cool story, bro.
Anonymous says:
Everyone should read this about the hygiene. I think this was pulled from a false source. You may want to revisit .
Leave a ReplyWant to join the discussion?
Feel free to contribute!


text:
Multi talented Victoria Beckham has been speaking out about her career all weekend.
On Jan. 20 via the Daily Mail by way of Us magazine, the English-born celebrity who took part in the fame game thanks to her stint as Posh Spice of the Spice Girls said she would never ever return to her former post as a singer in that celebrated group.
While rejecting this idea of getting back with the girls and singing with them again, Beckham said, "Doing the Olympics [with the Spice Girls] was an incredible honor."
She added, "I was so proud to do it, proud to be British. That was a perfect time to say, 'That's great. Thank you to everybody, but no more. Sometimes you've got to know when it's time to leave the party."
As she leaves that party, Victoria Beckham starts a new one by getting set to open a new office in New York City to work on her fashion lines while also getting set to debut her first flagship store in London.
According to WWD via the New York Daily News, the former Posh Spice will unleash her first brick-and-morter, stand alone enterprise located on Dover Street in the autumn.
That said, there will be nothing small about this posh endeavor as the establishment is said to measure a whopping 7,000 square feet. Inside, Victoria Beckham's label will show up on shelves supporting her various lines, including Victoria Victoria Beckham and her well received eyewear products.
The 39-year-old talent says the London store that will show off her fashion sense so others can wear what she deems fashionable will be done in a space designed by talented architect Farshid Moussavi.
As for her New York digs, her fresh office located in midtown on W. 25th St. is scheduled to open in February. But what the Big Apple?
As Victoria Beckham put it, "I want to focus on the US this year. To take it to the next level, I need a team on the ground living and breathing everything here in America."
And so, as that comes to pass and as Victoria Beckham confirms her New York facility that is about to be part of her world, she is nixing a Spice Girls reunion while getting ready to open her first flagship store in London. That's a lot of information about the woman who married hunky David Beckham and who is obviously a big deal in her own right.


text:
Allyson Elizabeth D´Angelo
BellaOnline's Home Cooking Editor
Preparation -
Mix the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and oats together in a bowl; set aside. Cream the shortening, sugar and brown sugar together. Add the eggs. Beat for 2 to 3 minutes at medium speed. Add the milk, vanilla, and the dry ingredient mixture. Mix well. Stir in the raisins and nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoons full onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in a preheated oven at 375º for 10 to 12 minutes.
| About BellaOnline | Privacy Policy | Advertising | Become an Editor |
Website copyright © 2015 Minerva WebWorks LLC. All rights reserved.


text:
Monday, May 13, 2013
The University of West Georgia Department of Mass Communications presented 10 students with awards and scholarships for their outstanding work throughout the school year.
Nika Wheat, a UWG senior from McDonough, Ga., received the Gordon Watson Award in Mass Communications. This award is presented annually to an outstanding student in mass communications. The recipient must have superior academic achievement, demonstrated leadership ability, potential for development in mass communications and active involvement in extracurricular activities. The award was established in memory of the late Bailey Gordon Watson, first head of the University of West Georgia English Department.
The department's "Excellence Awards" are presented to mass communications seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic and professional development performance in their respective areas.
Ashton Blackwood, a UWG senior from Gainesville, Ga., and Jasmine Jones a UWG senior from Atlanta, received the Excellence Award in Public Relations. Hillary Jolly, a UWG senior from Cedartown, Ga., received the Excellence Award in Convergence Journalism. Joshua Winters, a UWG senior from Rockmart, Ga., and Chris Adamson, a UWG senior from Gainesville, Ga., received the Excellence Award in Film and Media Arts.
Winters also received the Margaret Gauthier Mass Communications Scholarship, awarded to a student with a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average majoring in masscommunications with an emphasis in speech. He also had the top student academic paper award at the 50th National Undergraduate Student Electronic Media Competition. His "Video Game Censorship: Protecting Minds or Harming Constitutional Values" took the top prize.
Ashley Copeland, a UWG senior from Sharpsburg, Ga., received the Rhubarb Jones Scholarship. The scholarship is traditionally awarded to a student with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 who is a rising senior with a career goal in broadcast journalism. Copeland also received the Toyal Jackson "Making a Difference" Award from the UWG Student Government Association. This award recognizes a UWG student that has worked to help unite the student body at UWG, has actively involved themselves within the community and shows dedicated service to enhancing student life. Copeland is the editor of The West Georgian and was elected as executive secretary to the Georgia College Press Association.
Lindsay Langham, a freshman at UWG from Newnan, Ga., received the George Fields Whatley Scholarship. The award is traditionally given to a student who actively pursues extracurricular activities, with special consideration to students involved in the university newspaper, The West Georgian.
Donald Karr, a senior at UWG from Carrollton, received the Frances Parkman Memorial Scholarship. The award is traditionally given to a junior or senior student pursuing a career in mass communications with a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Financial need and participation in extracurricular activities are also considered in selecting a recipient.
Sydney Deen, a UWG junior also from Carrollton, received the David S. Parkman III Scholarship. This scholarship recognizes a junior or senior who is pursuing a career in convergence journalism and has maintained a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
For more information, please visit the department of mass communications website at www.westga.edu/~masscom/.


text:
This map inspired me to dig out a few map activity links for you this week!
Neighborhood Find of the Week: One of my favorite things about living in a diverse city is that you discover all sorts of interesting public art. Look closely at this faux-transit map I saw on the side of a building.
Map Activity links of the week:
- Teach Mama has a wonderful activity to teach kids where in the world they live.
- Imagination Soup shares 30 Fun Geography Activities for Kids
- Make a homemade compass: Steve Spangler Science show you how
- 3 year old Kiddo and I conducted indoor treasure hunts with a homemade map
Book of the Week:
We frequently check out Transit Maps of the World to satisfy the hunger both my kids have for transit maps.
This post contains an affiliate link.


text:
Stable? I know this is only a prototype (and hats off for attempting an original method of robo-flight), but in the video that thing's wobbling more than yours truly when there's a distinct lack of blood in my alcohol stream...
Boffins have already come up with mini-robots that can fly like helicopters and others that fly like insects – but the latest flying bot moves through the air rather unusually, in the same way that a jellyfish swims. Jellyfish flying robot Still from a video of the jellyfish flying bot, which can be seen here. Researchers …
Stable? I know this is only a prototype (and hats off for attempting an original method of robo-flight), but in the video that thing's wobbling more than yours truly when there's a distinct lack of blood in my alcohol stream...
How many uses are there for a 2 gram robot. Would this method be at all scalable and that 20 times a second sounds a bit fast to be called flapping.
It certainly doesn't look like that in the video.
What do hummingbirds do with /their/ wings then?
I think the "flapping" debate might just as well be applied to slower flying jellyfish; it's more about the action than the speed.
Brilliant.. somebody at El reg is on top form today.
Not the first flying robot to fly like and be shaped as a jelly fish:
Although much smaller than the Festo one.
I think the issue is that it achieves this level of stability with minimal active control of the "wings."
Which means a)Smaller processor to fly the mission b)More of those processor cycles can be used for other functions.
Thumbs up, with the proviso it's still v0.1 tech.
Oh, it's one of those rare four winged jellies that spazzes through the ocean you say?
At first I was strongly against this, but as I thought about it the more interesting it became. This kind of technology has the potential to be a great playing field leveller. After all, something this small can become ubiquitous; eventually it will be available to all and sundry.
I can imagine these things not only infiltrating our homes and workplaces, but police stations, secret parliamentary and G20 meetings, politicians' and judges' offices, everywhere. It will allow us to watch the watchers as narrowly as they watch us.
After all, if our leaders have nothing to hide, they have nothing to fear. Right? Right?
Agreed, but I'll wager that there will be a law against selling to non-government-authorized individuals.
Of course.
I do hope boffins will make that come true - not for the surveillance nightmare it will create, but for the brand-new field of flying robot protection.
Because a centimer-sized flapping thing is bound to be of interest to some passing bird, who will snap a beak around it, find it inedible and spit it out - except that said robot will most likely flap a lot less well after the ordeal, not to mention that the bird might concievably die due to the mechanical monstrosity flapping in its beak.
But let's say birds don't die (beaks are rather strong), the robots will still suffer (heavy) damage.
So, will we see black/yellow-striped stealth surveillance moths ? With flight code including evading predators ? And eventual pheromone-based discouragement sprays ?
Nature is going to get confused in whole new ways with this.
Why not have the wire come out of the top, then when you turn the power off it will still 'fly'!


text:
Daniel Bogden, one of seven former U.S. Attorneys asked to resign by the Bush Administration in December, told the Salt Lake Tribune he never refused to handle a case presented to his office by federal obscenity task force leader Brent Ward -- and that Ward's claims to the contrary are "nonsense".
In e-mail correspondence recently released to Congress by the Department of Justice, Ward complained that Nevada prosecutor Bogden and other U.S. attorneys were not cooperating in the pursuit of obscenity cases.
According to the Tribune, Bogden said he was "surprised" to read the statements in Ward's e-mails.
"When I read the e-mails it was just really nonsense," Bogden said in a March 24 interview with the Tribune . "This guy hasn't even met me and yet he's criticizing me of having made lousy excuses and being some kind of defiant U.S. attorney."
Ward's August 2006 e-mail to a Justice department official claimed that Bogden was making excuses to resist a potential obscenity prosecution one week before a scheduled meeting on the case in Las Vegas.
Bogden told the Tribune that the case brought to his attention by Ward would have required further investigation, demanding more resources than his office could provide.
To read the Salt Lake Tribune report, click here.


text:
Airborne Agrees to Pay $23.3 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over False Advertising of its "Miracle Cold Buster"
Related Links
Company Now Under Scrutiny By FTC & 24 State Attorneys General
March 3, 2008
WASHINGTONThe makers of Airbornea multivitamin and herbal supplement whose labels and ads falsely claimed that the product cures and prevents coldswill refund money to consumers who bought the product, as part of a $23.3 million class action settlement agreement. The company will pay for ads in Better Homes & Gardens, Parade, People, Newsweek, and many other magazines and newspapers instructing consumers how to get refunds.
Concocted by second-grade teacher Victoria Knight McDowell and her screenwriter husband Thomas Rider McDowell, Airborne promised to boost your immune system to help your body combat germs and instructed users to take it at the first sign of a cold symptom or before entering crowded, potentially germ-infested environments. The companys folksy created by a school teacher! slogan and insistence that the product be stocked with real cold, cough, and flu medicines instead of with dietary supplements, helped turn the company into an overnight success, as did an appearance by Victoria Knight McDowell on the Oprah Winfrey Show.
But in February 2006, ABC News revealed on Good Morning America that Airbornes much-touted lone clinical trial was actually conducted without any doctors or scientists, just a two-man operation started up just to do the Airborne study. Soon after the plaintiff notified Airborne of his intent to file suit in March 2006, the company stopped mentioning the study and began toning down the overt cold-curing claims in favor of vague immunity boosting language. Next, in 2007, the Federal Trade Commission and a group of state attorneys general began investigating the various cold busting claims that Airborne has made since its launch in 1999. Those investigations are continuing.
Airbornes basic formula contains Vitamins A, C, and E, as well as other nutrients common in multivitamins; the amino acids glutamine and lysine, and an herbal extract proprietary blend. CSPI cautions that Airborne may provide too much vitamin A, since just two pills provide 10,000 IUthe maximum safe level for a dayand the package directs customers to take three per day. In addition to several flavors of the original formula, other Airborne products include Power Pixies, an artificially sweetened powder version for children; Airborne Seasonal, which is described as a non-drowsy formula containing a nutritional blend which promotes normal histamine levels; Airborne On-the-Go; and Airborne Nighttime.
Theres no credible evidence that whats in Airborne can prevent colds or protect you from a germy environment, said CSPI senior nutritionist David Schardt, who reviewed Airbornes claims. Airborne is basically an overpriced, run-of-the-mill vitamin pill thats been cleverly, but deceptively, marketed.
Consumers seeking refunds for purchases of Airborne can obtain a claim form by writing to the Airborne Class Action Settlement Administrator, PO Box 1897, Faribault, MN 55021-7152, calling 1-888-952-9080, or by visiting www.AirborneHealthSettlement.com.
The class plaintiff was represented by California law firms which asked the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interests litigation project to join as co-counsel in late 2006 for its expertise in nutrition and labeling lawsuits. U.S. District Court Judge Virginia A. Phillips of the Central District of California gave preliminary approval to the settlement on November 29.
This was a great opportunity for CSPI to participate in a major lawsuit against one of the biggest supplement frauds in the country, said CSPIs Litigation Director Stephen Gardner.
Created in 2005, CSPIs litigation unit has successfully negotiated settlements that have resulted in improved food marketing and labeling practices. In June, CSPI struck a settlement agreement with Kellogg that resulted in nutrition standards for the foods that company markets to young children. CSPI has negotiated settlements that resulted in improved labeling or marketing of products made by Frito-Lay, Pinnacle Foods, Procter & Gamble, Quaker Oats and others. CSPI is currently pursuing litigation against Coca-Cola over its so-called calorie burning drink Enviga; Burger King, over its use of artificial trans fat; and Anheuser-Busch and Miller over their illegal marketing of alcoholic energy drinks.


text:
- Text Size:
- ASmall Text
- AMedium Text
- ALarge Text
Investigators believe someone intentionally started a fire Wednesday evening that forced an evacuation of a Walmart.
Crews were called to the Kester Mill Road store in Winston-Salem around 7:30 p.m. after an employee found some clothes on fire.
The employee was able to put the flames out with an extinguisher.
Investigators said the fire caused little damage.
No one was injured.
The views expressed are not those of this site, this station or its affiliated companies. By posting your comments you agree to accept our terms of use.blog comments powered by Disqus


text:
Are your child's toys spread out all over the house? Do you have a playroom floor covered? Or maybe you just need a few ideas for a better organization system. January 14th, organize your home day, is a great day to start!
First, decide on a central area for toys in your home. If you have the space for a playroom that would be the best idea. Too many toys in a child's bedroom can distract from sleep and homework times. If not, decide on a toy zone for the room they are going to be in.
Gather all the toys in your home into that one place you decide to put them. Get a few empty boxes so you can easily sort. Label them with a sheet of paper or permanent marker using the following categories:
Keep - Toys in good condition, your child plays with regularly.
Store - Toys that are no longer regularly played with or are no longer age appropriate but that you want to save for a younger sibling or for collectible or sentimental reasons. You may want to buy good sized plastic bins for storing these things more conviently than cardboard boxes.
Donate - Toys that are not regularly played with but are still in good condition can be donated. You may be eligable for a tax deduction as well for donations. There are many places that accept used toy donations in Baltimore such as churches, hospitals, preschools, and daycares. You can also donate to local Goodwill and Salvation Army stores. Any new, still wrapped toys over $10 value can also be donated to Toys for Tots Baltimore.
Sell - Toys that are not regularly played with can also be sold or consigned. There are many children's consignment shops in Baltimore, such as Kid to Kid in Cockeysville, that give good money or store credit for gently loved toys!
Also bring in a trash bag for any broken items.
Once all toys are sorted you will know how much storage you will need. Baltimore Walmart, Target, Ikea, and even Home Depot stores are just a few of the local places you can find some great storage items for any budget. You can also shop online at places like amazon.com. Decide on what type of organization system you want. There are shelving systems with bins and baskets, toy boxes, cabinets, there are so many types of storage, I am sure you will find something to fit your needs. The slideshow below may help give you a few ideas.
Once your organization system has been purchased and is in place, sort the toys you kept into areas based on type of toy (Puzzels all together, stuffed animals, blocks, etc) Wiping toys with antibacterial wipes as you sort will help to cut down on dirt and germs. If they are water proof plastic toys such as Legos you can clean them by soaking them in 1/10 dilution of bleach and water. Soak the toys for about 20 minutes. You can scrub off anything stuck on using an old sponge or rag. Use an old toothbrush to scrub if there is any dirt stuck in hard to reach places, then rinse them completely. Once all toys have been sorted and are clean, put them into their new homes.
Stand back, admire and even take a picture before you let the kids check out their new area. Make sure to show the kids (or even label) where everything goes so there is no confusion at clean up! Set a new habit of cleaning up toys every night before bed to keep your toy area nice for longer!
Did you recently organize your children's toys? Are you thinking about doing it soon? I would love to see it! Send photos, tips, stories, blog posts, etc to us at firstname.lastname@example.com, and you may be featured here!


text:
Skydiving.com now has a network skydiving location serving Ashland and Rosebud County in Montana. Call Skydiving.com at 1-800-617-7948 for details, free information and specials on skydiving in Ashland, MT today!
Popular Tags for Skydiving Ashland:
Skydiving Ashland, Skydiving in Ashland, Sky Diving Ashland, Skydive Ashland MT, Skydiving 59003, Ashland Skydiving, Skydiving Ashland Montana, Skydiving near Ashland, Skydiving in Ashland Montana, Ashland Sky Diving, Skydive 59003, Skydiving Ashland MT, Skydive Ashland, Skydiving Rosebud County, Skydive in 59003, Skydiving MT, Sky Diving Ashland MT, Ashland, Montana
Conveniently Serving 59003 and 1 other Ashland, MT zipcode:
Sign up for our newsletter and receive updatesand specials on skydiving across America!


text: So I was going to go fight the wall of flesh, After I spawned him he started to come at me like normal, However the eyes or anything else never spawned, Only the body did Therefor making him impossible to defeat. Has anyone else has this problem before? If so how did it go for you?


text:
Cadence.com will be under system maintenance from Tuesday June 28, 6pm PT to Sunday July 3, 11pm PT. Login and registration will be disabled.
Log In
Resource Library
Global Office Locator
Support and Training
Advanced Node
System to Silicon Verification
Full-Flow Digital
Solutions Home
Tools for:
System Design and Verification
Functional Verification
Logic Design
Digital Implementation
Custom IC Design
RF Design
IC Packaging and Co-design
PCB Design and SI/PI Analysis
Silicon Signoff and Verification
Products A-Z
Tools Home
Interface IP
Denali Memory IP
Analog IP
Systems/Peripherals IP
Tensilica IP
Verification IP
IP Home
DFM Services
Design Services
Hosted Design Solutions
Educational Services
Methodology Services
Services Home
Support Offerings
Support Process
Cadence Online Support
Software Downloads
Computing Platform Support
University Software Program
Training Options
Training Course Catalogs
Support & Training Home
Cadence Academic Network
Foundry Program
ChipEstimate.com - Chip Planning Portal
Channel Partners
Power Forward Initiative
PCB Service Bureaus
Connections Program
Standards and Languages
Industry Memberships
Alliances Home
All User Forums
Breakfast Bytes
Insights on Culture Blog
Industry Insights Blog
The Design Chronicles Blog
Cadence Academic Network
Low Power Blog
Mixed-Signal Design Blog
System Design and Verification Blog
High-Level Synthesis Blog
Design IP and Verification IP Blog
Functional Verification Blog
Logic Design Blog
Digital Implementation Blog
Custom IC Design Blog
RF Design Blog
PCB Design Blog
IC Packaging and SiP Design Blog
The Fuller View Blog
Whiteboard Wednesdays Blog
All Blogs
Community Search
CDNLive User Conferences
Community Home
About Us
News and Events:
Events and Webinars
Live Blog Feed
Company Info:
Executive Team
Board of Directors
Corporate Governance
Investor Relations
Contact Us
Customer Success
EDA360 Vision Paper
Multimedia Center
Required Fields
Recipients email
(separate multiple addresses with commas)
Your name
Your email
Send yourself a copy
Cadence RSS Feeds
Cadence Press Releases
System Design and Verification Blog
Functional Verification Blog
Digital Implementation Blog
Custom IC Design Blog
RF Design Blog
PCB Design Blog
IC Packaging and SiP Design Blog
Manufacturability Signoff Blog
All Blogs
System Design and Verification Forum
Functional Verification Forum
Digital Implementation Forum
Custom IC Design Forum
Custom IC SKILL Forum
Logic Design Forum
RF Design Forum
PCB Design Forum
PCB SKILL Forum
IC Packaging and SiP Design Forum
Manufacturability Signoff Forum
Intro copy of the newsletter section here, some intro copy of the newsletter. Instruction of how to subscribe to this newsletter.
Contact Us
Cadence Contacts
Customer Support
Investor Relations
Media Relations
Global Office Locator
Find Offices worldwide
Sales Inquiry
Request for Product information
Cadence Channel Partners
Corporate Headquarters
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
2655 Seely Avenue
San Jose, CA 95134
Phone: 408.943.1234
Cadence Announces Breakthrough in System Development to Meet Demands of 'App-driven' Electronics
Industry-first Suite Approach Bridges Hardware and Software, Reduces System Integration Time by Up to 50 percent
SAN JOSE, Calif., 03 May 2011
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS), a leader in global electronic design innovation, today announced a breakthrough in electronic design with a new suite of products that promises to cut system integration time by up to half for next-generation designs. Bringing hardware and software development closer together than ever before, the suite features four connected platforms that enable hardware-software co-design from architectural-level development through to prototyping. While some companies focus on a portion of the development cycle, no one company has offered the full suite of hardware-software development platforms until now.
"The acceleration of design complexity is even faster than we predicted a year ago, when we first discussed the disruptive transformation happening in system design," said John Bruggeman, senior vice president and CMO, Cadence. "Product development cycles are shrinking to as little as six months, putting undue pressure on design teams who must work 24/7 to deliver competitive systems – and even then there is a high risk that their designs won't see the light of day. Our suite provides a level of connection between hardware and software that hasn't existed until now and will not only enable the most efficient design methods possible, but will redefine the system design process moving forward."
Four Essential Platforms for System Development
Cadence System Development Suite
features two new products—the Cadence Rapid Prototyping Platform and the Cadence Virtual System Platform—and connects them to the market-leading Cadence Palladium® XP Verification Computing Platform and Cadence Incisive® Verification Platform. The suite uniquely implements an integrated flow with a common environment that enables system engineers to migrate quickly from one development phase to another.
"The Cadence System Development Suite is an industry first, providing a development continuum that enables engineers to have a seamless migration path through the design phases," said Nimish Modi, senior vice president for the System and Software Realization Group at Cadence. "This integrated flow embodies the open, connected and scalable tenets of our approach to System Realization and provides a significant breakthrough in addressing the challenges of early software development and hardware/software convergence, leading to a dramatic reduction in development schedules."
Smooth Migration from Emulation to FPGA-based Prototyping
The Cadence Rapid Prototyping Platform includes off-the-shelf FPGA boards with capacities of up to 30 million ASIC gates, supports standard ASIC flows and provides fast design mapping, multi-FPGA automatic partitioning and industry leading FPGA place & route tools. Its unified environment with the Cadence Verification Computing Platform enables the fast and smooth migration of designs from emulation to FPGA-based prototyping. It delivers high-performance and affordable replicates for early software development and for running exhaustive regression tests while leveraging and sharing the fast bring-up times, superior debug capabilities and comprehensive SpeedBridge® adapters' portfolio of the Cadence Verification Computing Platform.
Multiple Views of Hardware, Software, Memories and Registers
The Cadence Virtual System Platform is a software development platform built on top of abstracted hardware models, approaching real-time speeds. It delivers an integrated and fully synchronized multi-core hardware software debug environment, with multiple views of hardware, software, memories and registers enabling system analysis and tight handshake between hardware and software teams. Combined with the Cadence Incisive Verification Platform, it delivers mixed TLM/RTL unified simulation and common metric-driven verification methodology, reducing the risk of discrepancies between the abstracted hardware model and the eventual RTL. Finally, it accelerates the process of platform creation through automation by enabling customers to quickly build highly configurable transaction-level non-processors hardware models and utilize high-performance processor models delivered by ARM and other third parties.
Introduced today at industry events in Silicon Valley and Munich, Germany, the Cadence System Development Suite is a great leap forward in Cadence System Realization technology, delivering against the
EDA360 vision
, which cites the need for greater technology integration—bridging silicon, SoC and system—to maximize profits.
"We have used Cadence emulation products for many years, including the Cadence Verification Computing Platform, for system validation on our most important projects, such as NVIDIA Tegra processors," said Narendra Konda, director of engineering at NVIDIA. "But with increased software content and multi-core designs, today's electronics systems have become substantially more complex and require a more robust set of technologies to meet time to market and ensure quality. Accordingly, we have deployed the broader Cadence System Development Suite, with elements such as the Cadence Rapid Prototyping Platform offering immediate incremental value."
"In order to streamline the system development process of ARM-based designs, we have collaborated with Cadence extensively over the last 10 years. The new Cadence approach of delivering a single environment for virtual prototyping, emulation and FPGA-based prototyping is clearly a need for future complex designs," said Joe Convey, director of Design Enablement at ARM. "Continuing our collaboration to link the Cadence System Development Suite with ARM IP will enable our mutual customers with a pathway to product success."
The Cadence System Development Suite includes the award-winning Cadence Palladium XP Verification Computing Platform, Cadence Incisive® Verification Platform and Cadence Rapid Prototyping Platform, which are immediately available; and the Cadence Virtual System Platform, currently in use with early adopters and widely available later this year.
About Cadence
Cadence enables global electronic design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence software and hardware, methodologies, and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about the company, its products, and services is available at
For more information, please contact:
Dean Solov
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.
Supplemental Quotes
"The density of our Stratix® IV FPGAs makes them an ideal device to be used in FPGA-based prototyping systems, and the new Cadence Rapid Prototyping Platform takes full advantage of the device's capabilities," said Vince Hu, vice president of product and corporate marketing at Altera. "Additionally, the productivity leadership of Altera's Quartus II software makes it a great match for the Cadence mission of reducing system integration time. We are excited to be joining with Cadence in providing the next generation of FPGA-based prototyping solution to our customers."
"In order to streamline the system development process of ARM-based designs, we have collaborated with Cadence extensively over the last 10 years. The new Cadence approach of delivering a single environment for virtual prototyping, emulation and FPGA-based prototyping is clearly a need for future complex designs," said Joe Convey, director of Design Enablement at ARM. "Continuing our collaboration to link the Cadence System Development Suite with ARM IP will enable our mutual customers with a pathway to product success."
"Virtual prototype models are challenging to create," said Umesh Sisodia, chief executive officer at CircuitSutra. "Our collaboration with Cadence combines our expertise developing high-performance models for software development with the Cadence System Development Suite for hardware/software development and verification. Customers find these services invaluable to rapidly adopt new methodology and achieve success on their project."
Creative Strategies
"Time to market is today's profit predictor in the electronics industry," said analyst Tim Bajarin, president of Creative Strategies. "It's clear that we can't keep piling on complexity and expect products to be created in the same development window. There has to be a change in the way electronics are created. The Cadence view of system development is intriguing and has the potential to change not only the development process, but enable the technology advances we have come to expect with every new generation of phone, tablet, car or even washing machine."
"At Duolog, we recognize that a comprehensive data management solution is essential for complex IP-based SoC assembly," said Norman Walsh, chief operating officer at Duolog Technologies. "The Cadence System Development Suite provides the key connections between platforms to improve team productivity, and extend into the vitally important area of software development. The collaboration between Cadence and Duolog can harness the power of our industry-leading Socrates platform to give our customers more efficient, interoperable and scalable solutions for their SoC development flow."
"System integration time is a key element of success for next-generation consumer products and gets more challenging with each successive generation," said Paul O'Donovan, principal research analyst in Gartner's Semiconductors research group. "The integration of hardware and software in these system designs is a must for companies that hope to sustain shrinking product development cycles in an ever competitive and demanding consumer electronics market."
"We have collaborated with Cadence to address the most vexing challenges for today's system development teams," said Simon Davidmann, president and chief executive officer at Imperas. "We've created optimized interoperability of our Open Virtual Platform simulator with the Cadence Virtual System Platform to uniquely address software verification, analysis, and performance optimization. We provide the industry's widest selection of models, and our Imperas OVP fast models of MIPS, ARM, Power Architecture and Renesas processors execute at hundreds of millions of instructions per second and provide system introspection available only with Imperas."
"New design methodologies for building hardware and software involve concurrent development techniques and consolidation of design data," said Cyril Spasevski, chief technology officer at Magillem. "Creation and assembly of transaction-level models are the key barriers for customers to effectively deploy virtual platform solutions. Collaborating with Cadence, we are combining their new Virtual System Platform, part of the Cadence System Development Suite, with Magillem ESL/RTL Platform Assembly to create a unique and complete system level through RTL front end design suite for front end integrators, IP and SOC verification engineers, and software platform engineers."
"We have used Cadence emulation products for many years, including the Cadence Verification Computing Platform, for system validation on our most important projects, such as NVIDIA Tegra processors" said Narendra Konda, director of engineering at NVIDIA, "But with increased software content and multi-core designs, today's electronics systems have become substantially more complex and require a more robust set of technologies to meet time-to-market and ensure quality. Accordingly, we have deployed the broader Cadence System Development Suite with elements such as the Cadence Rapid Prototyping Platform offering immediate incremental value."
VDC Research
"Today's consumer electronics companies are struggling to cram more and more capabilities in their products, and then get these remarkably complex devices on shelves faster than the competition," said Chris Rommel, senior analyst with VDC Research. "The Cadence System Development Suite offers an intriguing approach that may help these companies shrink the overall development time significantly through tighter integration throughout the various phases of system development."
Western Digital
"We are extensive users of emulation for RTL verification and FPGA-based prototyping for firmware/software development and system validation," said Raymond Sarraf, SoC validation manager at Western Digital. "The new Cadence System Development Suite will enable us to use a flow that connects the two technologies (the Cadence Palladium XP Verification Computing Platform and the Cadence Rapid Prototyping Platform) for the first time. This means that we can quickly transition our designs between design flow stages, shortening bring-up and iteration times significantly, and avoiding duplication of efforts."
"Software driver creation and maintenance is very expensive for today's complex SoCs," said RK Patil, chief executive officer at Vayavya Labs. "Our firmware and device driver synthesis solution combines with every platform of the Cadence System Development Suite to speed hardware/software development, integration, and verification."
Cadence, Incisive, Palladium, SpeedBridge and the Cadence logo are registered trademarks of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Press Releases
In The News
Third-Party Press
Cadence Articles
Multimedia Center
Media Contacts
Cadence Fact Sheet (PDF)
2015 Annual Report
About Cadence
Investor Relations
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
US Trademarks
© Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


text:
"No other think tank is as influential on Britain today." Ed Staite
Shaping the policy agenda: For better public services, a stronger society and a more dynamic economy American Friends
People in:
POLICY EXCHANGE10 Storey's GateWestminsterLondon SW1P 3AYT: 020 7340 2650F: 020 7222 5859
Policy Exchange is an independent, non-partisan educational charity seeking free market and localist solutions to public policy questions.
Charity Registration Number: 1096300


text:
When To Address
Religious Quackery
James Mathew
From: James Mathew
To: "Positive Atheism" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Sent: October 23, 2001 9:09 PM
A lot of people in my church got filled with the "holy spirit" last week. I'm very skeptical about these things, but when the spirit came on them, it didn't seem like they were doing all these things by themselves. Believe me, even some small kids (12-14) got the spirit, and they were all saying that a tremendous power came upon them and they were shouting in some unknown language. I saw all these myself -- and I don't think they were showing off. Cliff, these are people I know really well. I don't think it is actually the holy spirit, but I can't get an alternative answer for explaining this. Please help me with this!
From: "Positive Atheism" <email@example.com>
To: "James Mathew"
Date: October 23, 2001 12:56 PM
You really don't need an alternate explanation, because it wouldn't really be an alternate explanation at all: Theirs is the alternate explanation and they know it, being entirely opposed to everything we know about how physics works. For them to be right, we would have to topple and abandon every truth that has survived the scrutiny of almost every school of physical science that humankind has carefully constructed over the past 2,600 years or so. It's easier (that is, more likely) that they are wrong than that these schools will topple any time soon. We may not know everything, and it may be that every claim to scientific truth is up for grabs, but certain elements of what we know are all but unshakable.
They would, then, need to define what it is they're doing, and then tell us what it is about what they do that requires something more than a material (physical, scientific) explanation. For gaud sakes don't fall into the trap of thinking it's your burden to explain all phenomena, real or imagined. If they think there is more than matter and energy to what they're doing, then they have the burden of showing why and how this can be.
Mass hysteria is very strange, and what it actually is, is not clear, but it has been documented now for two centuries.
I do know this: many of these evangelists have been caught playing tricks on their own audiences. Faith healer Peter Popoff (that's his real name! honest!) was caught using a miniature receiver while his wife broadcast information to him from a microphone behind a curtain. She would be out in the audience, eavesdropping on people and gathering written "prayer requests" with contact information (and lines on the back so she can jot down what they look like -- what color tie, glasses, weight, height, hair, etc.). And nobody was the wiser that they'd filled out this prayer request and then -- Ga-LOW-riee of Glow-riees! -- the preacher not only knows their name and where they live, he knows what their malady is that they came to get healed!! What marvelous powers the Lord give us to use in His name!
But with hysteria, whatever that particular church's trip is, that's what everybody does. In Toronto, they all laugh. At other places, like on that Crash Test Dummies song, they quake on the floor. Or they speak in strange tongues. Here is your clue that it's hysteria: whatever they're doing, they're all doing the same thing in the same room! At the church down the road, perhaps they're all falling over backwards. But everybody in that room is doing the same thing as one another.
A dear friend a few years ago was telling me how at this one meeting (Benny Hinn?), she could literally see the Spirit of God coming over the balcony like a fog. The stage hand in me thought to myself, "You mean, like a fog machine, don't you? with the lighting just right so you can't really tell that that's real fog -- you see it but you don't but your mind does and blends with the other suggestions" but didn't say this out loud. I later hear from somewhere else that this is what Hinn does! His "Spirit of God" flows across the audience in waves. Does he use a fog machine to send suggestions deep into the minds of the gullible? just one of numerous enhancements that set the setting just so? If he'd bring with him a truckload of wheelchairs to toss onto stage every five or ten minutes, you bet he's not above more sophisticated props -- considering Hinn's got the money to put on a stage extravaganza of Disneyesque proportions. Whatever they can bring into the fray that could trigger a few more people into their hysterical state and trigger this situation is fair game in their eyes.
I once went to a faith healer because a dear friend wanted me to go. (Same dear friend as above, only about twenty years earlier. Certainly my best friends have been devout religionists.) I was ill at the time, so what could I say? I even went on stage because this dear friend wanted me to go on stage. I would have done almost anything for this person and probably still would. I cannot force myself to believe that rubbish is truth, though, not even for this person; I'm just not that clever.
When I went on the stage the preacher was going "Ee-in thuh nay-eem of Jay-EE-zuh-USS!?!" and he'd touch them on the forehead and they'd fall back into the arms of a matronly woman helper who would brace their fall. When it was my turn, I decided to resist falling down. The preacher saw the cocky look on my face: his body shook and his eyes bugged out and his voice, trembling with the indignity of indignation, tore through me like an air-raid siren, "Ee-in-nuh nay-ay-ay-ee-em of Jay-EE-EE-EE-zuh-uh-uh-uss!" His hand snapped forward in almost an animated slow-motion and touched my forehead.
And I felt it!
I FELT the Light! I felt the Spark! It felt just like the Spirit of the Lord charging right through my forehead and filling my conscious awareness like the blinding white flash that was my field of vision. I felt it for just an instant, but I felt it nonetheless.
And then I picked myself off the floor -- dazed -- defeated, to be sure. But I picked myself up only that much more firmly convinced that we had all been taken for a ride -- a big ride! There was no supernatural healing for me -- or anyone in that building, for that matter. It was all a cruel hoax.
How did I know this? How did I come to this conclusion before I had even gathered the sense of balance to stand up and make it off the stage? Was it the acting? the phony hairpiece? the indignant indignity? had I read a James Randi book? No. It was none of that. What was it? Why, it was the blinding flash of white light that was my field of vision, lasting for just an instant -- actually, for just exactly as long as his finger was in contact with my forehead, and not a moment longer! Had I been ready for this one, I might have remained vertical, but I had been thinking it was entirely psychological.
But this was physical. I knew this because it had happened to me before. Not a preacher but the high voltage anode of this huge Curtis Mathes black-and-white television set that I had been fixing earlier that year. I hadn't paid too close attention to the safety rules I had learned, and had removed the safety cover from the high voltage "cage" because it was blocking the circuitry that I was trying to measure. In trying to get a peek at where I was placing my measurement probe, I moved my head a little too close to that open high voltage cage, and -- zappo! My entire field of vision was pure white until my body lurched away and I fell back onto one of those Erector Set-like shelving get-ups where we stored the disassembled turntables that were awaiting parts.
It was this experience -- though not nearly as intense this time -- that I felt again up there on the stage with this preacher. My bet is that he is the anode through a circuit running in his microphone cable. (Conceivably the cable was actually shorted and he instinctively picked up on what a great tool that was, so he never got it fixed! He could get into beaucoup trouble with the law if caught doing this deliberately.) So, he was the anode, and the woman completed the circuit as she held on to you with those gentle, loving arms, ready to catch you as you fell (right onto the floor) from the Grace of God.
What were these people you saw doing? I don't know. It could be any number of things. Twelve and fourteen is not all that young. But if you were to read all the accounts of all the preachers that have been busted for fraud and exposed for trickery, and if you were to look at all the parlor magic that they've pulled, it is more likely, in each case, that they've been pulling stuff like this than it is that there is such a thing as the supernatural. I forgot who said it (during the Middle Ages), but it goes something like this: "It is easier to believe that two men would lie than that a witch would fly through the chimney on her broom."
Similarly, if you had magical powers -- okay -- let's just say you suddenly discovered you had bona fide supernatural powers. Okay? Maybe the fairy mother of gaudy jewelry appeared and gave them to you or something. Now you want to demonstrate to your family that you have these powers. So you call a reunion or a dinner and everybody has eaten and had a few drinks and you're ready to display your wares. You pull a hat off the hat tree, wave your handkerchief over it, mutter a few words such as "alla ka-zam!" Then, just to prove to your family that you have real supernatural powers, what do you do? You pull a rabbit out of the hat!
Right? Does that sound realistic? Is that something you'd do to convince people that your powers were real, and not just parlor magic skills? pull a rabbit out of a hat? do card tricks? I don't think so. So why do these preachers stage these shows so that they all have the look and feel and even the sense of a parlor magic show when what they're supposedly showing off is real power?
Unless --
Unless it's not real to begin with! If it's parlor magic through and through, they're not only going to want to put as many distractions in, but they're also going to want to squeeze as many people into the hall, as well, because filled chairs fill collection baskets. And that basket is the bottom line. True, they try to entertain, but only because that brings more people in on the recommendation next time around.
So, you do well to familiarize yourself with some of the methods they use. James Randi has books about faith healers and this is pretty good stuff to know, even if the reading gets dry at times. There are also several "thinking about weird things" books, such as The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan, Why People Believe Weird Things by Michael Shermer, and How To Think About Weird Things by Theodore Schick, Jr. & Lewis Vaughn. And I'm sure there are others that have come out since I was last in the market for this kind of reading. Our "Clues" Index lists several articles you might want to read along the lines of thinking about thinking.
Cliff Walker
Positive Atheism Magazine
Six years of service to
people with no reason to believe
Material by Cliff Walker (including unsigned editorial commentary) is copyright ©1995-2006 by Cliff Walker. Each submission is copyrighted by its writer, who retains control of the work except that by submitting it to Positive Atheism, permission has been granted to use the material or an edited version: (1) on the Positive Atheism web site; (2) in Positive Atheism Magazine; (3) in subsequent works controlled by Cliff Walker or Positive Atheism Magazine (including published or posted compilations). Excerpts not exceeding 500 words are allowed provided the proper copyright notice is affixed. Other use requires permission; Positive Atheism will work to protect the rights of all who submit their writings to us.


text:
Big news from our friend Ravenna Michalsen, a dharma musician and Shambhala Buddhist teacher I interviewed for this blog and profiled for the Spring 2009 issue of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review: a European techno album featuring Ravenna's work is now available on Amazon.com and soon iTunes. Yes, they misspelled her name, but at least they know an absolutely wonderful songstress when they hear one! Check out the Amazon CD profile here.
Buddhist Songstress Goes Techno.
Incorrect source, offensive, or found a typo? Email us (please put title in subject bar of email so we'll be able to fix). Or do you want to write for Elephant?
{Waylon H. Lewis Enterprises 2016: Use Rights in perpetuity. Ownership remains with author.}


text:
Join us for Entertainment & Live Music Friday and Saturday Night in the Union Lounge.
The romance of the Old West meets the beauty of the wine country in this historical landmark--a place so special a hit music video was filmed here. You'll feel transported straight back to the time of the gunslingers and cowboys. Nestled in the heart of Santa Barbara County, the small town of Los Alamos is home to antique shops, art studios, wine tasting rooms, and restaurants; you're sure to find something to your taste in the area.
Stay with Us
Each of our 14 uniquely decorated rooms welcome you to an era gone by. The 1880 Union Hotel effortlessly creates a relaxed ambiance, and our staff will help make your stay comfortable and memorable.
The Hotel offers a host of amenities, including and a full Bar lounge. Stop by and enjoy one of our local microbrews, a glass of wine from a world class local vineyards or order a cocktail. Don't forget to sample our truly outstanding food, and order some tapas or a meal from our menu.
The 1880 Union Hotel attracts some outstanding musicians (we even had a hit music video filmed here). We have entertainment and live music on Friday and Saturday nights in the Union Lounge. We'd also love to be your choice for your event. The Hotel makes a charming wedding venue, or host your anniversary, reunion, social club, or business meeting here. Call our venue representative at 805-868-6611 or email firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.
History, beauty, charm and comfort make the 1880 Union Hotel a unique place to stay. So whether it's a romantic weekend getaway, honeymoon, anniversary, relaxing vacation, wine tasting excursion or business trip - we hope you choose The 1880 Union Hotel for your accommodations.


text:
Roaring Brook Development Company facilitates real estate transactions for Buyers, Sellers, and Municipalities. We assist the parties reach consensus on land use, infrastructure, shared costs and their associated requirements. This applies particularly to mixed-use or mixed-zoning developments. We do this through the strategic use of the following tools:
- Master Planning
- Re-zoning
- Developer Agreements
- Deed Restrictions
- Design Guidelines
- Infrastructure phasing
- Proforma models
- Civic Art and Aesthetics
- Public Private Partnerships
Roaring Brook Development Company offers master planning services, design guidelines, and architectural review services. (Texas license #20954 and real estate agency (Texas license #0607214). We are an independent real estate services company and a limited liability corporation owned and operated by Dan Quinto.


text:
Many in the community will share the Board of Deputies' deep concern about the rise in antisemitism in the UK during the conflict in Israel and Gaza.
It would plainly be ludicrous to suggest that the Board of Deputies believes that the IDF set out to murder innocent Palestinians in Gaza.
But there are certainly members of the MCB who believe just that, and the Muslim body is now insisting that the words "targeting of civilians" in the joint statement between it and the Board does indeed include Israel.
Muslim and Jewish leaders have united in calling for stronger collaboration between their communities in the wake of the Gaza conflict.
In an unprecedented joint statement, the Board of Deputies and the Muslim Council of Britain condemned civilian deaths as tragic and called for efforts to avoid them.
Communal leaders were barracked at an angry town hall meeting on Wednesday night.
Attendees attacked the speakers representing organisations including the Board of Deputies and Jewish Leadership Council over their failure to counter the growing movement against Israel.
Truth is the first casualty of war. With that in mind, I want to draw your attention to a sordid incident that arose out of a debate that took place at the plenary session of the Board of Deputies on July 20.
At that meeting, there was by all accounts a passionate discussion of the war in Gaza.
Jewish community leaders have called on the world to "pick which side they are on – Israel or Hamas" as the violence in Gaza continues.
In a message sent to rabbis ahead of Shabbat, Jewish Leadership Council chairman Mick Davis and Board of Deputies president Vivian Wineman said the international community must make tough decisions.
More members of the Board of Deputies support unification with the Jewish Leadership Council than oppose the idea, according to a new survey.
Almost half, 49 per cent, backed a merger with the JLC with 41 per cent opposed and 10 per cent undecided.
But consultants hired to gauge opinion warned that the process of unification could be "slower than previously anticipated".
A Board of Deputies representative who was accused of making racist comments has resigned from his position.
Board President Vivian Wineman said he "utterly condemned and deplored" the remarks made by Antony Cohen, a deputy for the Leeds Jewish Representative Council.
A Board of Deputies member has been been accused of racism over comments made on the Gaza conflict.
Antony Cohen, a deputy for the Leeds Jewish Representative Council, told the Board's meeting on Sunday: "I'm going to lay my cards on the table, I don't care about any Palestinians, I only care about the Jewish people in this country and in Israel. We are facing a tremendous danger."
A merger of the Board of Deputies and the Jewish Leadership Council would largely depend on the view of the United Synagogue, US president Stephen Pack said this week.
The Board and the JLC have been in discussions for more than a year over possible unification.


text:
Colorado High School Cycling League Meeting Wednesday
Submitted by Kris Thompson on
Tomorrow, Wednesday Nov 11 at 6:30pm on, Full Cycles of Boulder (on Pearl st) will host a informational meeting on Colorado High School Bike informational meeting. Come learn about the Colorado High School Mountain Bike League coming to Colorado in 2010! Find out what it's all about and how you can get involved. They will have food and prizes, and watch a video of high school racers tearing it up on the trails. High schoolers and future high schoolers welcome and encouraged to attend! Questions? firstname.lastname@example.com
For more information about the league check out http://www.coloradomtb.org/
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 6:30pm
Full Cycle on Pearl


text:
>Brookings Oregon News, Sports, & Weather | The Curry Coastal Pilot
There's an amazing number of musically-talented people in Curry County, and most of them have great big hearts.
Did you know that nearly every week local musicians visit nursing care facilities up and down the coast, bringing the joy of music to residents?
One group of musicians, led by multi-instrumentalist and singer Carl Rovainen, makes weekly stops at Good Samaritan-Curry Village, Ocean Park, Sea View Senior Living Community and the Chetco Activity Center. He's been doing so for nearly eight years.
"It's a very satisfying experience," said Carl, who sings folk songs and plays banjo and fiddle. "If you're going to volunteer, this is one of the most fun things you can do."
Earlier this week, Carl and several musicians made their weekly stop at Ocean Park, an Alzheimer's facility in Brookings.
"If we play music and just wake them up enough that they sing along, that's great," Carl said. "One time, we were playing "You Are My Sunshine' and I saw one of the patients mouthing the words."
The residents, he said, look forward to the music. "And I do, too. I'll keep doing it for as long as I can, and as long as we're wanted."
Brookings pianist Nina Paulson has been playing music at Good Sam for six years.
"I love it! I love the people!" Paulsen said. "They're in wheelchairs, so they're a captive audience. They're always looking forward to my visits, and that makes me feel good."
Paulsen decided to volunteer at care facilities after attending a grief meeting following a friend's death years ago.
"Someone suggested that volunteering was a good way to get over the grief, so I started going to Good Sam," she said. "I thought I would quit after a while, but I'm still doing it after six years!"
Retired music teacher and jazz musician Jerry Moffit has been playing piano every Monday at Good Sam for five years.
"I figured I had been blessed with the ability to play music and I wanted to give something back," Moffit said. "I really enjoy it, and the people look forward it."
Moffit recalled a "wow!" moment when he was playing one of his favorite songs, "I'll Be Seeing You."
"I was playing that song when I started hearing a small squeaking voice singing along. It was one of the patients, but I don't know which one. The voice dropped out in the middle of the song but then, at the very end, I heard that squeaking voice again, singing 'I'll Be Seeing You.' It brought tears to my eyes."
Music is magic, and local musicians are weaving their aural spells all over town.
When I first began playing music publicly as a percussionist, I did so with Carl's group at Good Samaritan and the Chetco Activity Center. It was a good experience and I've since gone on to improve my skills and perform with other musicians at local festivals, art walks and community concerts.
However, I hadn't performed at a local care facility for the last two years. That changed earlier this week, when I performed at Good Sam as the new drummer for the band Spectrum Sound. I was thoroughly enjoying myself and, at one point during a song, I looked up from the drums to see several elderly residents tapping their feet or swaying to the music. That to me, as it is to many musicians, is the best reason for playing music.


text:
Sometimes you just have to laugh at the gibberish dumped from the government propaganda agencies. Not only is the BEA overstating GDP by laughably telling us that inflation is only 1.6%, but they just adjusted GDP higher because we all spent more in the 4th quarter paying for healthcare than previously reported. Think about that for one minute. Obamacare forced you to pay higher health insurance premiums and the government considers that a BOOST to GDP.
WOW!!!! No wonder Obama is happy about Obamacare forcing insurance premiums up by 30% to 50%. It's boosting our economy. What a fucking joke this country has become. And CNBC, along with the other media mouthpieces, will report this GDP increase as a positive for the American people.
Final Q4 2013 GDP Misses Expectations, Rises 2.6% Annualized – Full Breakdown
Submitted by Tyler Durden on 03/27/2014 08:48 -0400
And so the various estimates of Q4 GDP have made an almost full circle: starting at 3.22% in the first forecast, plunging to 2.38% in the second, and finally settling at 2.63%, a miss from the expected 2.7%. This is down from 4.1% recorded in Q3 which however as everyone knows by now was purely due to a unprecedented, record inventory build up.
In terms of components, Personal Consumption was the silver lining in this latest economic miss, rising at a 3.3% pace higher than the expected 2.7%. This was driven by greater than expected spending on health and financial services. Yes – higher health insUrance costs are somehow a boost to GDP. How this offsets spending on other end goods and services with a finite and declining disposable income stream remains to be seen.
In terms of the actual contribution, Personal Consumption was 2.22%, above 1.73% in the prior revision, offsetting yet another decline in the contribution from Capex, i.e. Fixed Investment, which dropped from +0.58% to +0.43%. By now, however, even Larry Fink has figured out that as long as the Fed is around, there can be no true CapEx growth. Which means it is all about boosting Personal Consumption through the "Russell 200,000" wealth effect channel.
The full breakdown of quarterly GDP is shown below.
But don't worry: those hoping Q1 will be better, don't hold your breath. This is what's coming. You know – "snow in the winter" and all that.


text:
Article ID: 129 - Last Modified: December 4, 2010
Does Phase report the best or the first alignment in the Project Table, after screening a database with a hypothesis?
By default, hits are sorted globally from compound to compound, so the hits at the top of the Project Table have the highest fitness. And if you
limit the total number of hits returned to, say, 1000, you get the best 1000.
There's a slight exception to this rule, however, if you request more than one hit per compound. In that case, the hits for a given compound are grouped and sorted by fitness, and the overall hit list is sorted by the fitness of the top-ranked hit for each compound. So if you request a maximum of 3 hits per compound, you might see a hit list like the following, where '*' indicates the values on which the groups of hits are sorted:
Compound Fitness
mol_2358 2.89751*
mol_2358 2.78443
mol_2358 2.60250
mol_112 2.85592*
mol_112 2.80317
mol_112 2.54346
mol_5733 2.82459*
mol_5733 2.72332
mol_5733 2.61260
So if you limit the number of hits to 1000, only a few hundred compounds will be represented, and you won't get the absolute best 1000 hits. But you will get the best hits for each compound that appears in the list.
Keywords: Phase, pharmacophore, hypothesis, find matches, fitness score, Maestro
Type the words or phrases on which you would like to search, or click here to view a list of all
Knowledge Base articles


text:
INDIANAPOLIS — School enrollment figures to be used for team sports classifications were released by the IHSAA Tuesday and, as expected, one Hancock County school is in line to move up one class.
There are four classes for basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball in Indiana, and Mt. Vernon has participated in 3A for several years. Their new enrollment figure of 1,119 students (ninth through 12th grade) puts them at 95th of 406 IHSAA member schools and, if the IHSAA divides each class evenly for the next two year cycle of 2013-14 and 2004-15, Mt. Vernon would be among the smallest 4A schools.
Only enrollment figures were announced Tuesday; classifications will be released within two weeks, according to the IHSAA.
Mt. Vernon's enrollment number for the current 2011-12 and 2012-13 two-year cycle is 1,017, or 103rd out of 409 schools.
Mt. Vernon girls basketball will compete in 4A the next two years, regardless, because of the IHSAA's tradition factor.
The other Hancock County school enrollment figures released Tuesday:
>> Greenfield-Central, 1,446 students, ranking as the 69th largest IHSAA member school in the state; up from 1,410 students and 72nd overall in the 2011-12 and 2012-13 classification.
>> New Palestine, 1,107, good for the 100th largest school, the same as their current rank, although the enrollment is up slightly from 1,092 students.
>> Eastern Hancock, 349 students, down from 355 students. EH previously ranked 291st in enrollment and will rank 288th for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 cycle.
Eastern Hancock is expected to remain in Class 2A for basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball and in Class A for football.
In 2013-14, the IHSAA will institute a sixth class for the first time. Football currently operates with five classes, and Greenfield-Central, Mt. Vernon and New Palestine have been in 4A. The three large county schools will almost certainly remain in 4A, although with increased growth, G-C is nearing the Class 5A level.
The largest 32 schools will compete in 6A football in the fall, while schools 33-64 will make up the 5A field. The remaining schools will be evenly distributed between Classes 4A, 3A, 2A and A.
Ranking 69th, G-C is 58 students smaller than the 64th ranked school, Ft. Wayne Wayne, which has 1,504 students.
IHSAA operates soccer under a two-class system, and G-C, Mt. Vernon and New Palestine will remain in 2A, the larger of the classes. Eastern Hancock does not field a high school soccer program.
To view the complete enrollment figures, visit www.ihsaa.org.


text:
10:45 update: big flakes falling, freshies off and on today. 9:00 update: Clouds have lifted for unlimited visibility on freshened slopes this morning. Groomers reporting in this Wednesday at 5 am with an inch of new snow. It is lightly snowing with clouds moving in and out this early morning. Forecasters are calling for continued light snow off and on during the day with more significant snow accumulation to move in Friday night and Saturday. Saturday is the start of the second 5 week Snow Sports Programs for young skiers and snowboarders learning and perfecting their on the slope skills.
Wednesday 2~20
By Peg on