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Honolulu was ranked number three for traffic congestion among cities in the U.S. and North America.
TomTom released its 2012 Congestion Index on Friday, which measures traffic congestion in 161 cities across five continents and compares it to congestion levels in 2011.
Los Angeles is the most congested city in North America, according to the report. On average, travel times in Los Angeles are 33 percent longer than when it is flowing freely and 77 percent longer during evening rush hour.
Vancouver came out ahead of Honolulu on the list.
Travel times in Honolulu are 30 percent longer than when traffic is freely flowing. The report says the delay per hour when driving during a peak period is 36 minutes. For a 30-minute commute, the delay per year is 86 hours.
The most congested day in Honolulu in 2012 was on Dec. 17.
The worst traffic day in the morning is on Tuesday. The best traffic day in the morning is Friday.
The worst traffic day in evening is Friday and the best is on Monday.
Honolulu moved up a spot from a report released earlier this year.
TomTom is a supplier of in-car location and navigation products and services.
- Los Angeles (33%)
- Vancouver (32%)
- Honolulu (30%)
- San Francisco (29%)
- Seattle (26%)
- Toronto (25%
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What am I, chopped liver?
As much as I delight in sharing my life with Dharma (the wonder dog), as of late I'm beginning to wonder—is it me, or the dog? It was only a month or two ago, that Dharma received an invitation to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony of a new gift shoppe in Jeffersonville, NY (you know who you are.) Since the dog is unable to use a keyboard, I responded for her and asked if I could tag along.
All in good fun, but the response was pretty clear. The proprietors assumed I would be attending, since "Dharma can't drive." Hmmm. I know my Havanese pooch (www.havanesedogsinformation.com) is cute, but I can't take any credit for that, and attribute it to DNA. And yes, she is with me a great deal of the time, but lately I'm getting the message that without the dog, I'm far less popular.
It's not her fault, she is precious. Each and every person we encounter seems to think that I am unaware of her many charms and that I need to be informed that she is adorable. Yeah, thanks, I get it. One would think that having her around would make me more popular, but not so much. It's actually as if I disappear in a puff of smoke when she enters a room.
Last week, I participated in a presentation of creative writing with the "Yarnslingers" (firstname.lastname@example.com) group. Alongside a bevy of talent, including Z'Ka, Ann Finneran, Marion Laselle, Barbara Winfield, Lucy Lee, Annemarie Schuetz, director Ramona Jan and the effervescent Kazzrie Jaxen, I read a piece of my own (Dharma at my side) and felt, well... inadequate.
There was a terrific turnout at the Ethelbert B Crawford Library in Monticello (ebcrawfordlibrary.org), which offers a wide variety of stimulating programs throughout the year, and I was overwhelmed by the well crafted (IMHO) works of the other writers, finding myself suitably humbled. My work was okay (I suppose) but Dharma was clearly the bigger draw. That's just great.
Since the dog does not have her own email account (yet), I RSVP'd on her behalf to Jill Padua's invitation to attend another fabulous event presented by the Riverfolk (www.jillskitchen.com/riverfolk) concert series, this time at the Catskill Distilling Co. (catskilldistilling
company.com) in Bethel, NY.
Both WJFF (www.wjffradio.org) and the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (artsalliancesite.org) were represented at the show, which featured the incredibly appealing vocalist Karen Savoca (www.karensavoca.com) and guitarist extroaordianire Pete Heitzman. Talented doesn't even begin to describe this duo, and even though we had never met, both asked me why the dog was not with me. Charmed, I'm sure.
Naturally, my self-esteem was at an all-time high as I placed an emergency call to my therapist, who told me to "get over it," while espousing the many virtues of the dog, suggesting that I never leave the house without her again, if I was "planning on receiving any invites in the future." Nice.
Ego firmly in check, I knew I could not attend annual "music, art and environmental" celebration, RiverFest, in Narrowsburg, NY, without my "life-partner" Dharma, tucked under the one good arm that I have. Aside from the dog parade (no, I did not enter her), the booths, posters, music, vendors and variety of food offered are always a big draw and the weather cooperated nicely, but I was (once again) persona non grata as I made my way through the festival, stopping every two feet to allow Dharma to be admired, petted, fawned over and feted.
Clearly, I am the appendage that "comes along for the ride" as she makes her way through the Upper Delaware Valley, and I am (more or less) sanguine about it after this last week of nonstop doggy admiration. Apparently, this is the way it's going to be for a long, long, time. At 22 months, she is already the shining star of my flagging career and has become (by far) the main reason for my (misguided) popularity in the Catskills.
I've been informed (on more than one occasion) that bitterness doesn't suit me, so have given in and joined the growing ranks of admirers, openly admitting that it's not me, it's Dharma. Although a bit slow on the uptake, I get it now (maybe it's Karma) and am formulating a new plan of attack by pretending that I had no idea that she was "so darn cute." I'll try to appear interested when complete strangers pull me aside to let me in on the secret and continue to claim that I had nothing to do with her good manners. The way I see it, I had better get with the program, take my shrink's advice and just never leave home without her, since (clearly) it's me or the dog.


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For more than 25 million Americans it may be, due to the metabolic slowdown of a malfunctioning thyroid gland. The Thyroid Diet will help many previously unsuccessful dieters get diagnosed and treated—and proper thyroid treatment might be all that's needed to successfully lose weight. Even after optimal treatment, however, weight problems plague many thyroid patients. For those patients, The Thyroid Diet will identify the many frustrating impediments to weight loss, and offer solutions—both conventional and alternative—to help. Discussing optimal dietary changes, thyroid-damaging foods to avoid, and metabolism-supporting herbs and supplements, it contains several different eating plans, food lists, and a set of delicious and healthy gourmet recipes. With handy worksheets to use in weight-loss tracking and a special resource section featuring Web sites, books, and support groups, here is vital help for millions.
Part 1: The Thyroid Connection......................................................11
1. Could You Have an Undiagnosed Thyroid Condition?.....................13
2. Thyroid Diagnosis Treatment, and optimization Challenges..............40
Part 2: Metabolism, Weight Loss, and the Thyroid........................65
3. Food and Metabolism......................................................................67
4. How Thyroid Dysfunction Affects Metabolism and Weight...............83
Part 3: Key Weight-Loss Issues......................................................90
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7. Stress, Mind, and Body...................................................................132
8. Exercise..........................................................................................152
Part 4: The Thyroid Diet..................................................................173
9. Your Thyroid Diet Plans..................................................................175
10. What to Eat: Recipes.....................................................................199
11. Guidelines to Live and Eat By........................................................266
Part 5: Moving Forward...................................................................289
12. What to Do After You've Tried Everything....................................291
13. Keeping the Faith.........................................................................310
A. Resources.....................................................................................327
B. Selected Resources.......................................................................361
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Very comprehensive - sound nutritional advice written from a lay perspective, not a lot of medical jargon, but when necessary, interpretation to common language follows. It has changed how I look at nutrition and losing weight. The book has some sample recipes, etc., but is less about an actual "Diet" and is more about understanding how carbs and proteins cause the endocrine system to react. Extremely well researched with a comprehensive bibliography and reference section.
Weight gain is one of the most vexing issues faced by those with thyroid disorders. Even those patients fortunate enough to be given effective treatment can still struggle with their weight. This book provides both background information on thyroid disease and a concise and well-ordered series of plans for weight loss which are tailored to the individual. I have been using the plan suited to my situation and it is working. I've already lost 5 lbs. and know that I can continue to lose by following the plan. I recommend it to anyone with thyroid diaease.
Very good book
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It gives an answer to those suffering from Hipo-thyroid but not so much for Hyper. It explains how to use food supplements, excersize and eat the right food. Very easy to read and follow, hopefully it will solve my problem.
A very informative book!
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I have thyroid disease and I wish I had bought this book earlier. Mary J. Shomon is very detailed in her description as she has thyroid herself. Everyone who wants to know more about thyroid disease should buy this book. And iHerb has the best price. Other online book retailers sells it at a much higher price.
Posted by Reviewer2309150 on Mar 02, 2012
I learned just as much on her web sites, but this compiles it all in one, and is helpful for those who dont do much internet research. But it is not necessary to buy both her books, they are pretty much saying the same thing.
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This book was recommended by a friend and I'm finding it helpful in dealing with the changes in my body. It's technical, but not overwhelmingly so. Offers hope and real guidelines for getting a handle on my condition - does not offer a cure, but definitely ways to manage. Thanks.
Good throne reading
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I dunno what I think of this book. It's semi-informative, but it refers to "these new things called websites" so it feels a bit outdated. I haven't read anything in this book that has altered my way of life but there are some good points: eat your vegetables, exercise, and don't eat donuts. Yeah I've been telling myself that stuff for years.


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there are five government agencies in Illinois with primary wetland regulatory
authority, the USACE is considered the lead agency. In Illinois, there
are five USACE districts: Chicago,
Louisville, Memphis,
Rock Island, and St.
Louis. Click here to see in which USACE District
you reside.
404 of the Clean Water Act "prohibits the discharge of dredged or
fill material into waters of the United States without a permit from the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers" (Hubbell et al. 1995). These "waters of
the United States" include all waters and wetlands that could be important
for interstate commerce purposes, and have traditionally included: territorial
seas; coastal and inland waters; lakes, rivers and streams that are navigable;
tributaries to these waters; wetlands adjacent to these waters or their
tributaries; interstate waters and their adjacent wetlands; tributaries
to these waters and their adjacent wetlands; and all other waters not
identified above (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1987). Click here
for USACE Section 404 Guidelines.
The USACE jointly
administers Section 404 authority with the USEPA, the administering
agency for the entire CWA, and receives oversight support from the
USF&WS. Under a Memorandum
of Agreement (MOA) between the USEPA and the Department of Defense
(DOD), the USACE is given sole responsibility for making final permit
decisions pursuant to Section 404 and, "conducts jurisdictional
delineations associated with the day-to-day administration of the
Section 404 program" (U.S. Department of Agriculture 1996). The
USEPA retains the authority to enforce compliance with Section 404
and maintains the power to overrule USACE decisions on the issuance
or denial of permits (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1995).
If there is a dispute about whether an area can be regulated, the
USEPA has the ultimate authority to determine the actual geographic
scope of waters of the United States subject to jurisdiction under
all sections of the CWA, including the Section 404 regulatory program
(U.S. Department of Agriculture 1996). Click here
for USEPA section 404 guidelines.
If an activity
is planned to take place that is likely to result in the discharge of
a dredge or fill material into a wetland or any other water of the United
States, the USACE must be contacted so the activity may be considered
for a 404 permit. The USACE is not required to approve every application
that is submitted. It has the authority to deny any permit request that
does not comply with established criteria or meet minimum standards. One
such criteria is that an applicant must prove the wetland impact cannot
be avoided and that every feasible step has been taken to minimize the
effects of the activity (Strand et al. 1997 and U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency 1995).
Because the USACE handles a large volume of applications and must process
them efficiently, a Nationwide Permit (NWP) system has been established.
NWPs are the vehicle through which the USACE authorizes approximately
80 percent of the activities they regulate. A NWP is a general permit
intended to apply throughout the United States and its territories. A
NWP is designed to eliminate the need to issue an individual permit for
specific small-scale activities which minimally affect wetlands. NWPs
allow certain activities to take place in waters of the United States
which meet precise limitations and result only in minimal impacts (Strand
et al. 1997).
On February
11, 1997, the USACE reissued 40 NWPs. At the time this document was completed,
not all of the NWPs reissued by the USACE were valid in Illinois. Several
NWPs still required Section 401 certification from IEPA. Section 404 applications
filed under one of these uncertified NWPs must be subjected to an individual
Section 401 review by IEPA. If persons are interested in learning the
details of any of the NWPs, including the specific minimum standards and
their current status in Illinois, they should contact their local USACE
District Office (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1997).
Section 404
Not every dredge or fill activity occurring in a wetland requires
a permit from the USACE. The Section 404 program has provisions
that exempt certain activities from the permitting process. The
USACE primarily focuses on regulating activities in wetlands that
are not agricultural in nature. Activities that are exempted from
Section 404 regulations include: "normal farming, ranching,and silviculture
activities; maintenance and emergency reconstruction of damaged
structures; construction and maintenance of farm or stock ponds,
irrigation ditches, or temporary sedimentatio basins; and construction
of farm, forest, or temporary roads." Click here
for the full list of exempted activities. All other activities resulting
in the discharge of dredge or fill material into wetlands including:
"land-clearing efforts, stream channelization, bridge piling operations,
and discharges subject to other authorities" are subject to Section
404 regulations (Hubbell et al. 1995).
Section 404
If an adverse impact to a wetland involving the discharge of dredge or
fill material occurs without the proper permits having first been secured
from the USACE and the activity is not exempted, the entity performing
the activity is out of compliance with federal law and is subject to penalties.
If the proper permits were secured from the USACE, but the terms and conditions
of those permits have not been followed, the entity performing the activity
is still considered out of compliance with federal law and is subject
to penalties. Both the USACE and the USEPA have the authority to enforce
Section 404 violations through several avenues. In a 1989
MOA between the two agencies it was decided the USACE would have the
lead responsibility for enforcing violations when the terms and conditions
of an issued permit have not been followed. When the violation involves
non-permitted activities the USACE and USEPA determine which agency will
take the lead in enforcing the activity based upon the criteria contained
in the MOA (Strand et al. 1997 and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Both the
USACE and the USEPA may issue orders requiring violators to cease activities
and/or undertake steps to correct the violations. Cease and desist letters
can be issued to any public or private entity, and they should be taken
seriously. The recipient of such a letter must either immediately stop
the illegal activity and apply for a permit and/or reconcile the damages
or risk serious prosecution (Strand et al. 1997 and U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency 1995).
In addition
to issuing cease and desist orders and requiring remediation, the
USACE and USEPA may levy administrative penalties up to $25,000
per day, per violation. A violator may also be faced with criminal
penalties as high as $250,000 and 15 years imprisonment for an individual,
and as high as $1,000,000 for an organization. In addition, an individual
may face civil penalties up to, but not exceeding, $125,000 per
activity (Strand et al. 1997 and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
in an activity which will potentially impact a wetland should contact
their local USACE District Office to find out
if the activity requires an individual permit. If an activity is not exempted
or does not fall under a NWP or another valid general permit, an individual
permit must be secured. Once an application requiring an individual permit
has been filed, it is posted for approximately 30 days to allow the public
to comment on the activity. This comment period opens the application
to review by individual citizens, special interest groups, and local,
federal, and state agencies. At this time the IEPA must certify that the
proposed activity complies with the water quality standards of the state.
At the end of this public review period, the USACE may issue or deny the
permit or hold a public hearing before making a final determination. If
a permit is denied, a project cannot legally proceed. If a permit is approved,
the project may proceed providing it follows the specifications required
by the USACE in the permit (Strand et al. 1997 and U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency 1995).
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Nationwide Permits & General Conditions
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Interagency Wetlands Policy Act of 1989
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Russian fireball shows meteor risk may be biggerAP Photo
This frame grab made from dashboard camera video shows a meteor streaking through the sky over Chelyabinsk, about 930 miles east of Moscow, Friday, Feb. 15, 2013.
WASHINGTON Scientists studying the terrifying meteor that exploded without warning over a Russian city last winter say the threat of space rocks smashing into Earth is bigger than they thought.
Meteors about the size of the one that streaked through the sky at 42,000 mph and burst over Chelyabinsk in February and some even larger and more dangerous are probably four, five or even seven times more likely to hit the planet than scientists believed before the fireball, according to three studies published Wednesday in the journals Nature and Science.
That means about 20 million space rocks the size of the Chelyabinsk one may be zipping around the solar system, instead of 3 million, NASA scientist Paul Chodas said at a news conference.
Until Chelyabinsk, NASA had looked only for space rocks about 100 feet wide and bigger, figuring there was little danger below that.
This meteor was only 62 feet across but burst with the force of 40 Hiroshima-type atom bombs, scientists say. Its shock wave shattered thousands of windows, and its flash temporarily blinded 70 people and caused dozens of skin-peeling sunburns just after dawn in icy Russia. More than 1,600 people in all were injured.
Up until then, scientists had figured a meteor causing an airburst like that was a once-in-150-years event, based on how many space rocks have been identified in orbit.
But one of the studies now says it is likely to happen once every 30 years or so, based on how often these things are actually hitting.
By readjusting how often these rocks strike and how damaging even small ones can be, those two things together can increase the risk by an order of magnitude, said Mark Boslough, a Sandia National Lab physicist, co-author of one of the studies.
Lindley Johnson, manager of NASAs Near Earth Object program, which scans the heavens for dangerous objects, said the space agency is reassessing what size rocks to look for and how often they are likely to hit.
In addition, NASA this fall reactivated a dormant orbiting telescope called WISE specifically to hunt for asteroids, Johnson said. And the agency is expanding ground-based sky searches.
At the same time, NASA and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are looking into the need for evacuations in the case of an asteroid headed for Earth and how to keep the public informed without scaring people.
Those issues came up after the two agencies quietly held a disaster drill last spring in Washington that was meant to simulate what would happen if a space rock slightly bigger than the Chelyabinsk one threatened the East Coast.
During the drill, when it looked as if the meteor would hit just outside the nations capital, experts predicted 78,000 people could die. But when the mock meteor ended up in the ocean, the fake damage featured a 49-foot tsunami and shortages of supplies along the East Coast, according to an after-action report obtained by The Associated Press.
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Key resources
The safest blood donors are voluntary, non-remunerated blood donors from low-risk populations. In the key global fact and figures in 2011 (Fact sheet number 279, in 62 countries, national blood supplies are based on 100% or almost 100% (more than 99.9%) voluntary unpaid blood donations. Forty countries collect less than 25% of their blood supplies from voluntary unpaid blood donors. The World Health Organization's (WHO) goal is for all countries to obtain all blood supplies from voluntary unpaid donors by 2020 in accordance with World Health Assembly resolution 28.72, which was adopted in 1975.
World Blood Donor Day, 14 June
In May 2005, at the Fifty-Eighth Session of the World Health Assembly, 192 Member States of the World Health Organization adopted resolution WHA58.13 to establish World Blood Donor Day as an annual event, to be celebrated each year on 14 June. WHO, in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Crescent and Red Cross Societies (IFRCRCS), the International Federation of Blood Donor Organizations (FIODS) and the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) sponsors World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) which is held on 14 June. A global event is also held on 14 June each year to provide a focus for an international media campaign on World Blood Donor Day.
Club 25: reaching young blood donors
WHO, in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRCRCS), has played a leading role in promoting the wider application of the Pledge 25/Club 25 peer education and promotion programmes pioneered in Zimbabwe in which young people aged 18–25 pledge to give 20 donations of blood before the age of 25 and to lead healthy lifestyles to protect both themselves and the recipients of their blood from HIV and other infectious agents.


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Today, the guy I like asked me out for the first time. It's a good thing he did it over Facebook, because I started shaking and almost threw up. I don't know how I'm going to function on our date next week. FML
by Anonymous / 02/20/2013 at 2:31am / United States / Love
Today, my fiancé is returning home, so I decided to wax myself, thinking things would get intimate. I warmed the wax strips and set them on the counter. Our cat jumped onto the counter and managed to roll onto one of the strips. Suffice to say, the wrong pussy got a painful waxing. FML
by Anonymous / 02/25/2013 at 12:57pm / Canada (British Columbia) / Intimacy
Today, during a silent breathing meditation at the Buddhist center, I accidentally let one rip which echoed through the meditation chamber. If that wasn't bad enough, the follow-up odor was enough to fell a charging rhinoceros. FML
by Anonymous / 02/22/2013 at 2:57am / Canada (British Columbia) / Miscellaneous
Today, I tripped while walking down a large flight of stairs. As I fell forward, I instinctively reached out and grabbed onto one of the guys walking up. I ended up taking him and two other people down with me, earning myself a great many disgusted glares as I dusted myself off. FML
by Awkward / 02/01/2013 at 5:53pm / United Kingdom (Wolverhampton) / Health
Today, I was trying to be sexy and change in front of my boyfriend. As I was changing, he started to talk to me about how we should both try and lose weight. FML
by pooh anne / 02/26/2013 at 3:26pm / United States (Arkansas) / Love
Today, I spoke to my crush for the first time, and after a while he asked for my number. Ecstatic, I took the first piece of paper I saw out of my purse. I wrote it down and gave it to him, but he handed it back and said, "You might need this." It was an appointment card for my therapist. FML
by sofuckingembarassing. / 02/11/2013 at 2:19pm / United States / Love
Today, I realized that the only positive accomplishment my boyfriend has made in the last 3 years is that he started wearing deodorant. FML
by butterflyzag20 / 02/27/2013 at 10:28pm / United States / Love
Today, I was running late for work and quickly grabbed my outfit from the dryer. I heard the crackling of static as I took out my shirt. I didn't think anything of it, until later when my co-worker pointed out I had a thong stuck to my back. FML
by Anonymous / 02/03/2013 at 2:32am / Canada (British Columbia) / Miscellaneous
Today, my 20-year-old daughter staggered into my room at two in the morning, drunker than I ever thought a person could be, screaming for me to make pancakes for her. FML
by Ugh / 02/27/2013 at 4:42pm / United Kingdom / Kids
Today, my brother was arrested for starting a fistfight at a funeral. He didn't even know the deceased; he's just been crashing funerals recently, hoping to hook up with mourners. I'm not sure who's more pathetic: him for doing such a thing, or me for bailing his fucking dumb arse out of jail. FML
by an idiot / 02/16/2013 at 1:03pm / Australia / Money
Today, after spending six months completely repainting and redecorating our new home, I finally finished the last touches and went to remove the masking tape. Off came the tape, along with huge blotches of plasterwork. FML
by bblubblerfisch / 02/12/2013 at 1:04pm / Austria (Wien) / Miscellaneous
Today, after weeks of practice, I proudly did 9 chin-ups on my chin-up bar. As soon as I was done, my 11-year-old daughter came over and banged out 12 of them. Then she wiped her sweaty hands off and did 8 more. Then she gave me pointers on my technique. FML
by WeakerThanaLittleGirl / 02/04/2013 at 8:00pm / United States / Health
Today, my boyfriend and I were looking at engagement rings. When the store owner asked about our budget, my boyfriend said with a straight face, "Nothing too expensive, I have a big penis so I don't have to overcompensate by buying a big diamond." FML
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Steinmeier in Africa
During his trips to the African continent, Foreign Minister Steinmeier has repeatedly stated that Germany sees the up-and-coming countries of Africa as partners in overcoming global challenges. moreSteinmeier in Africa
Guidelines for Africa policy
The Federal Government Policy Guidelines for Africa summarises the principles and focuses of Germany's Africa policy. moreGuidelines for Africa policy
Economic relations
In demographic and economic terms, Africa is currently the fastest-growing continent in the world, harbouring great economic potential. moreEconomic relations
The aim of the cooperation with African countries in the fields of education and research is to raise Germany's profile in Africa as a key partner in the spheres of education and research. moreResearch relations
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Africa is a key area for the German Government's crisis‑prevention and post‑conflict peacebuilding measures. A major goal is to strengthen African ownership by empowering African partners to carry out successful crisis prevention and effective crisis response. moreOverview of crisis prevention and conflict management in Africa
Supporting police work
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Development cooperation
The gap between rich and poor people in Africa is continuing to widen and many peace processes are still fragile. Modern development cooperation with Africa therefore remains vital. moreDevelopment cooperation with Africa
Strengthening African ownership
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On the Job – Feb. 24, 2012
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Timothy O'Neill, executive director of Foothills Gateway, attended and graduated from The National Leadership Institute on Developmental Disabilities through the University of Delaware. The institute is a partnership of national developmental disabilities organizations that offers intensive week-long leadership institutes, short-term learning opportunities relevant to nonprofit leadership and management, mentoring programs, all aimed at improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Matt Phillips, an independent financial adviser at Phillips Financial in Fort Collins, was recognized as a top financial adviser and named to the LPL Financial Freedom Club. This distinction is based on an annual production ranking of the approximately 12,800 registered advisers nationwide who are supported by LPL Financial LLC.
Katlynn Kidd joined The Group Inc. Real Estate as a broker associate/partner at the Horsetooth Road office. Kidd has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration of Finance/Real Estate and Marketing in 2009 from Colorado State University. She obtained her real estate license in 2009.
Scott Ternasky of Above Board Home Inspections, a Fort Collins firm that conducts inspections of new and existing homes, was honored by the American Society of Home Inspectors for eight years of membership. Ternasky conducts existing and new construction pre-purchase, pre-listing and maintenance inspections in the Northern Colorado and Wyoming areas.
John Tufte, PE, LEED AP, joined Lamp, Rynearson & Associates as a senior project manager for the civil engineering and surveying firm. Tufte's experience includes public infrastructure design, design of improvements and coordination associated with land development, and development of Geographic Information Systems. His signature Northern Colorado projects include Centerra Marketplace, Harmony Technology Park and MINI of Loveland.
Brinkman Construction hired Steve Rewerts as a project manager and Mike Tonniges as a superintendent. Rewerts brings seven years of construction experience with expertise as a project engineer, manager and estimator. Tonniges has been in the construction industry for 12 years and is LEED Green Associate. He has worked on projects throughout the Midwest ranging from senior housing facilities and schools to sports parks and recreation centers.
Loveland-based Numerica Corp. made some additions to its staff. Research Scientist Daniel Lingenfelter will develop algorithms for tracking objects and debris in Earth's orbit to improve space situational awareness. Laura A. Lundberg is a part-time office manager and administrative assistant. Laura E. Lundberg shares part-time office manager and administrative assistant responsibilities with Laura A. Lundberg. Sean Sudduth, a paid accounting intern, performs general accounting tasks and provides special project support in Numerica's accounting department.
The Wildlife Society awarded its highest honor, the Aldo Leopold Memorial Award, to Kenneth P. Burnham, professor emeritus from the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at Colorado State University. The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to wildlife conservation. CSU's Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology has the distinction of now having four faculty honored with this award.
The Institute of Business & Medical Careers welcomed Mary Matsutani to the position of faculty manager at the Greeley campus. Matsutani will be responsible for managing the daily duties of the faculty, mentor, train, observe classes and manage support staff personnel at IBMC. She holds a Master's of Education in Administration and Leadership from Colorado State University, a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Chadron State College and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and English from the University of Nebraska.
Firestone Town Manager Wesley LaVanchy has been appointed to the National League of Cities' 2012 Community Economic Development Steering Committee. The committee is responsible for developing policy positions on issues involving housing, community and economic development, land use, recreation and parks, historic preservation and international competitiveness.
Jim Woodward, senior accountant at Shaw & Associates CPAs & Financial Advisors received the designation of Certified Public Accountant. Cassy Nittmann has recently joined the accounting, tax services and financial planning team as office manager. Nittman brings six years of high level administrative experience.
Kristi Arnold has joined Soukup, Bush & Associates, CPAs, P.C. in Fort Collins as tax and audit consultant. Arnold will receive her bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from Colorado State University in May, 2012, and will graduate with distinction. Jarrod Ashida joined the team as tax and audit accountant. Ashida will be serving clients' needs in tax compliance and planning during 2012.
Doug Wills has been named a member of the 2011 Chairman's Council with New York Life Insurance Co. Members of the Chairman's Council are among the most successful of New York Life's sales force. Wills has been a New York Life agent since 1994.
Graham's Carpet Network hired Katie Ingram as office manager and Mark Chaput as its newest project manager.
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The bolt that holds the fuel line bracket near the tank on my car is a dark phosphate 5/16"-18 X 1.0" pointed bolt with a 3/4" conical washer attached. The head marking is an Anchor over T. AMK offers the same bolt, only 1/8 inch shorter, part # B-10900. Their price is $4.00 for 2. Hope this helps.
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Two La Crosse students are using their skills on the baseball diamond to make a difference in the lives of kids with special needs.
Krissi Alderman, junior at Central High School, and Kathryn Boldon, 8th grader at Lincoln Middle School, are long time volunteer's with the Y's buddy baseball program.
It gives kids with disabilities a chance to learn and play baseball with people their age.
Kathryn started doing it seven years ago.
Krissi's been helping all eight years it's been in the area.
It was another thing for her to do with her Brother Danny, who has special needs.
"I started to like it more and more, so we'd do different programs together, and Buddy Baseball was something we did every year together, so we just started to grow to like it, and now it's become my passion, I love doing it," said Krissi.
"I get to meet new friends, kids, and I liked working with kids with special needs...so I was excited," said Kathryn.
Krissi and Kathryn say the relationships with the players goes beyond the diamond. They say the the kids they're working with are more than just teammates, they're friends too.
Krissi said, "Inside school we get to talk all the time, and for them to be able to come out and communicate with me on a friendly basis and get to play together, and do something we love, I like it a lot."
"I'm friends with a lot of these kids and it just happens that way, you get connected with these kids and you want to keep doing it," said Kathryn.
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Central Division Champs! (or survivors)
YeeHAW! Thanks again, Ted Turner and friends! The Astros just got beat by the Braves so the Cards are the 2006 National League Central Division champions, despite their current 5-0 deficit to the Brewers! No more stress til Tuesday.
Great move by Tony to save Carp and start Reyes, even if Reyes tanked. We could have still pitched Carp tomorrow if need be, and now we wont have to, and we'll have him for Game 1 of the division series. The new season begins on Tuesday and we're going to be a part of it!
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Congrats again. You are right, it was a smart move by Tony to save Carpenter for the playoffs.
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Excitning night. Followed the drama here from the south of Sweden. Is't 11 pm here now and I can soon sleep peacefully. Central Champs again!!!🙂
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Obrad Kesic is a senior partner with TSM Global Consultants LLC, a Washington, D.C. firm providing business consulting services and government affairs representation to American companies interested in doing business with Russia, Eastern Europe and the Balkans. TSM also offers the same services to international companies interested in doing business with the United States. Kesic has enjoyed a successful and wide-ranging career in international relations. In 1999, he traveled to Yugoslavia with Jesse Jackson's Rainbow Push Coalition to assist in negotiations for the release of three U.S. prisoners of war held by the Yugoslav Army. The group was successful and Kesic received the Rainbow Coalition/Operation Push Peace Award for his assistance in this successful mission. Kesic has authored more than three dozen essays, articles and research papers. Kesic has served as commentator and analyst for American and international media including CNN, 60 Minutes, BBC, NPR and The Lehrer News Hour.


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The recent death of a Kailua toddler after visiting Island Dentistry for Children in Kailua run by Dr. Lilly Geyer has shocked the dental community.
"We're saddened as dentists and as mothers. Our hearts go out to the family of this little girl," said Dr. Cecile Sebastian, who's been practicing dentistry in downtown Honolulu for more than a decade.
The recent tragedy is raising concerns over pulpotomies, essentially baby root canals and whether it's a necessary procedure.
"Baby teeth are still very important for bone spacing later on for permanent teeth to develop properly," said Sebastian. "If a child is suffering from cavities and it gets into the nerves, more than likely the child will have a painful tooth. A pulpotomy is done not only done to save the tooth, but also the child in pain."
The Hawaii Dental Association released the following statement on Tuesday: "The practice of sedation/anesthesia by licensed dentists is regulated by the State of Hawaii, and to ensure the highest safety measures for patients undergoing sedation. We also encourage the public to speak with their dentists and to feel free to ask questions about their background and credentials, treatment plans and treatment options."
Dentists are hoping parents ask the right questions about the treatment.
Three-year-old Finley Boyle died last week after a lying in a coma for weeks.
Her parents claim a visit to Island Dentistry for Children last month left their child brain dead.
"We were all waiting for her to wake up," said Ashley Boyle, the mother of Finley.
Dentists like Sebastian say cases like this are rare.
She emphasizes there's a huge difference between local and general anesthesia and that most visits to the dentist involve the former.
"Local anesthesia is specifically to an area being treated. That's what most dentists deliver," said Sebastian. "With general anesthesia, more drugs are administered, which affect the central nervous system and patients are unconscious."
Details of Finley's visit to the dentist are still unclear.
Calls to Island Dentistry for Children were not returned.
But, the Boyle family's attorney alleges five different doses of sedatives and anesthetics are to blame.
"It appears most of the work said to be necessary by Dr. Geyer was not necessary," said attorney Rick Fried.
Finley was undergoing multiple pulpotomies, which dentists say are common and often necessary.


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President Obama addressed the shooting at the Washington Navy Yard before speaking on the fifth anniversary of the financial collapse.
In the week ahead, Congress will return to budget talks as the Obama administration considers its choice for who will lead the Federal Reserve.
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"Armor-Tek3®" Carcass Construction. The heavy duty carcass of the Discoverer STT™ is constructed of two radial polyester body plies and one angled polyester body ply to provide 3 full plies of protection for superior resistance to impact breaks and bruising. Scalloped Shoulder Lugs. The shoulder tread lugs of the Discoverer STT™ are scalloped so that one section always has a clear shot at fresh ground for superb traction in soft surface applications and additional gripping power in off-road applications. Resistant Tread Compound Rim Flange Protector. The Discoverer STT™ has a specially developed tread compound that helps resist the cutting, tearing and chunking commonly developed in extended off-road applications. Strategically placed in the lower side wall area, a raised rim protector helps protect the wheel and tire from hazards in off-road driving conditions while enhancing the Discoverer STT™´s appearance. Super Traction Tread. The new Discoverer STT™´s computer designed, non-directional tread employs a combination of features including deep buttress lugs, notched and scalloped shoulder lugs, and a unique center traction zone to create a bold, aggressive tire for tough off-road applications.
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These tires compete with any other off road tire I have ever used. They are on my 2006 ram 3500 SRW 4x4 with a 6 inch lift. They are great in deep snow (Elk Season). Work great on dry loose ground (Deer Season). And they work awesome in shallow or deep mud water crossings etc. (Goose, Duck, Pheasant season) And I have 34000 miles on them as we speak. Will buy another set!
Size: 165/70R14
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 4 Dr Crew Cab Pickup, 6 Ft Bed Laramie SRW with 34000 KM of Tire Wear
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These tires just won't wear out. I've had them for almost 3 years and they still have at least 3/4ths of the tread left. As a mud tire they suck, the hard rubber slips and slides on rocks. The tread looks as if it will work good but compared to my old BFG mud tires they just don't work as well. They are like a more aggressive all terrain tire when it comes to off road and don't even come close to a super swamper.
For people that want the mud tire look without the horrible tread wear this is the perfect tire but if you're getting this to drive out on wet grass or try to go through a huge mud hole you're in for a surprise and a bad time.
In the snow they actually work pretty well.
They are quiet for a mud tire.
Size: 37x12.50R17
Vehicle: 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 4 Dr Crew Cab Pickup, 6 Ft Bed SLT (245/70R17 108 S 5x139.7) with 64360 KM of Tire Wear
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Bought a set of 33 12.5 R17 for my 4 X 4 Suburban, got 90K plus miles out of them driving a lot of freeway miles to the surf, snow, Sierra's for backpacking. Bought another set, almost 80K rotating like crazy. These developed cupping pretty bad. Bought another set and started cupping really bad right from the git go. At 45K they said they didn't have enough weight in the shop to balance them. The tread's almost gone anyway. One shredded itself. Drove about 120 miles to a concert round trip, woke up in the morning and the side walls were shredded and the rim was sitting on the ground. I've got a 60 gallon compressor sitting right were I park this and my work truck just so I can check tire inflation and use air tools to rotate tires easily. It's not like I was driving around on a flat tire. I don't drink or take drugs either. I should probably find a tire that is not so squirrelly in the snow anyway. The great tire was made pre-recession, since then it's been junk as far as I'm concerned. Which really bothers me because I'd like to see Cooper succeed.
Size: 305/70R17
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 4 Dr Sport Utility LT 17" option with 4827 KM of Tire Wear
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Get Experience Career Panel for International Students takes place Nov. 7
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Are you an international student at Laurier? Do you want to gain experience that will launch you on your career path?
Laurier International and the Career Centre are pleased to welcome Laurier international alumni and other professionals from diverse industries who will share their personal career experiences and professional advice. Attending this event is a great way to gain interesting insight and build your professional network.
The event takes place Thursday, Nov. 7 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Room CC-101 at the Career Development Centre (192 King St., N.) on Lauriers Waterloo campus. To register, visit the Career Centre event calendar at www.wlu.ca/career.
Panelists include:
Kwaku Addo-Abedi, senior fund accountant, Mitsubishi UFJ Fund Services.
Antonina Orlova, staff accountant, Deloitte.
Waleed Hafeez, market research analyst, Millennium Research Group.
Jeff Jaden, operations representative, Tim Hortons.
Ben Eastman, commercial auto underwriter, The Co-operators.
Amanda Shyhinskyj, assistant vice-president and team leader, Toronto, Sports & Entertainment, HKMB HUB International Insurance Brokers
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Graduation Exit Process
All graduation candidates must complete the Exit Process regardless as to whether plans include participating in the Commencement Ceremony. The deadline to complete the Exit Process is Thursday, April 25, 2013. Regalia will not be released to students who have not completed the Exit Process.
The Exit Process must be completed online and progress is saved each time a student logs in. Once all the steps are completed, an e-mail confirmation will be sent to the student.
Only students who have applied and been approved to graduate are able to login to the Exit Process. If you are not able to login, contact Lorene Armstrong in the University Registrar's Office at 951.343.4461.
You may begin the Exit Process on Monday April 1, 2013. Click Here to begin.
If you have any questions regarding any of these steps in the Exit Process you can contact the offices below for assistance:
Student Accounts Policy or Perkins Counseling:
Student Accounts Office - 951.343.4371
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Jack's American Pub opening Thursday on Brady
With a late-night menu and a bar emphasizing American beers and spirits, Jack's American Pub opens at 4 p.m. today at 1323 E. Brady St.
It takes the place of Crisp Pizza Bar, which closed in June. »Read Full Blog Post
Milwaukee Film Festival adds Times Cinema to list of 2014 venues
The Milwaukee Film Festival is adding a west side venue this year.
The film festival announced Tuesday that the Times Cinema, 5906 W. Vliet St., will join the Landmark theaters on the east side, the Downer, 2589 N. Downer Ave., and Oriental, 2230 N. Farwell Ave.; and the Fox-Bay Cinema Grill, E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay. »Read Full Article
Husband helps ID Alice in Dairyland in James Garner photo
The mystery of which Alice in Dairyland was seen with TV legend James Garner in an old photo has been solved — by her husband.
A pair of Wisconsin TV producers, Steve Boettcher and Michael Trinklein, had tried unsuccessfully to figure out who the Alice was after they showed Garner the photo while interviewing him in 2010 for the PBS series "Pioneers of Television." The photo shows the smiling woman presenting a plate of cheese to Garner and another actor on the set of the popular 1950s western "Maverick."After news of Garner's death over the weekend at age 86, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel published a story about the old photo. It generated some 70 email responses in less than a day to the TV producers from readers across the country who thought they had it figured out. »Read Full Article(5)
Rob Zombie, voice ailing, bails after 2 songs at Rock Fest finale
Hard-rocker Rob Zombie bailed on his headlining gig at Rock Fest in Cadott Sunday night after just 10 minutes, telling the crowd that his voice hurt, according to a report by the Eau Claire Leader-Telegram Monday.
More than an hour after Zombie left the stage and the house lights came on, a message from was posted on the screens on the sides of the stage, the Leader-Telegram reported: "Sorry, everybody. I wish my voice wasn't so (sore). I knew from the second we started that it was impossible to get through the show." »Read Full Article
Anodyne Coffee to open in Milwaukee Public Market
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. will open a counter at the Milwaukee Public Market's southwest entrance, the market announced today.
It will replace Cedarburg Coffee Roastery, which is leaving at the end of July after the lease was not renewed. That coffee shop's original location is at W62-N603 Washington Ave. in Cedarburg and will remain open, owner Tammy Ahl said. »Read Full Blog Post(5)
Top of the Charts: Magic! grabs first No. 1 with 'Rude'
After seven weeks at number one, Australian hip-hop star Iggy Azalea watched her run at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 end at the hands of another newcomer whose debut single also reached pop music's biggest peak. See the music video for Magic!'s big hit single below and find out how a pop reggae group from Canada ended up on the top of the charts. Then, watch the videos for the biggest songs this week back in 2003, 1993, 1983 and 1973.
No. 1 hit July 21, 2014 »Read Full Blog Post
Watch: James Garner's memorable Polaroid ads
James Garner, the film and television star who appeared on "Maverick" and "The Rockford Files," died Saturday at the age of 86.
The locally produced "Pioneers of Televison" series is looking for information about a photo of Garner taken on the set of "Maverick' with a woman identified only as Alice in Dairyland. »Read Full Blog Post
On Tap Today: Men named Jack and the Brewers
Monday in Milwaukee. It's a good day for gents named Jack.
Jack White plays The Rave tonight. »Read Full Blog Post(1)


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Japanese Technology from the Future Friday!
This week we've learned that Japan's formed a body to (very softly) police/advise on cryptocurrencies like BitCoin, Japan's 3D printing industry showing more and more life signs, and a relatively unknown powered exoskeleton maker is seeing some pretty cool progress!
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Thanko - Portable solar-powered battery - hang it on your bag while walking
When you use a device such as a smartphone, tablet or iPhone for a long time, you might notice too late that the battery is almost about to run out.
But if you have Thanko's new portable solar-powered battery, it will charge up the decreasing battery while you are not even thinking about it.
It should be a sunny day though.
Crocs Japan releases burger sandals
Burger Crocs?
Crocs is going to start selling the burger-like Crocband Hamburger Clog for 4,900 yen on July 15 in Japan. It will be sold exclusively at their online store.
Crocband Hamburger Clog is made based on Crocs's classic "Crocband" model, and has the design of a burger over the entire edge of the sandal.
Toranomon character goods are now available
The new mascot character, "Toranomon" of the new Tokyo skyscraper complex Toranomon Hills has been receiving great response, and tons of people have already visited there to take a photo with Toranomon's statue.
A lot of AkihabaraNews readers liked our past coverage about Toranomon, too:
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LG's New Smartphone Keyboard: Better? (VIDEO)
Old. New. Borrowed. Brown?
LG announced today a series of smart, adaptive keyboard enhancements that'll roll out with the LG G3 smartphone.
Hooters Japan Sending Delegates to Miss Hooters World Pageant
Here's How to Forget the World Cup
Japan might have made a less than stellar showing at that big soccer tournament in South America, but we can all move past that now - it's okay - there's another spectator event ready to take over, and it's way better!
AkihabaraNews on The Kong Show: Top 10 J-Tech Stories, Tokyo Concert Calendar, and Tango Harmonica!
AkihabaraNews' Editor Reno J. Tibke Talks Tech on The Kong Show Podcast
AkihabaraNews is taking a break from producing our own podcasts, but we do dispatch to spread the tech word on others!


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As of right now, this is over 500 successful film & video Kickstarter campaigns. It should update as more are added. Perks are grouped, when needed, into the correct bin (i.e. $25 perks include anything in the $20-$35 range).
Early thoughts:
+ Documentaries don't draw better than Narrative films. On the contrary, they do worse.
+ Is it easier to attract backers if your film is in the can? Not really.
+ The most popular perk level is clearly $25, right? Wrong. The most popular perk level is the DVD. When the DVD is, say, at $50, the spike in the graph is at $50, almost without fail.
+ The $750 perk is dead. So dead.
+ Campaigns that don't offer a single digit perk actually raise slightly less money than those that do, but they average 24 fewer backers. So by starting at $10, you're pretty much telling 24 people you don't want them around.
+ If you're thinking, "We need $20k, but we want to make sure we don't come up empty, so we'll ask for $10k and try to go way over...", it isn't going to work. You'll almost always end up below $12k.
At some point, I'm going to log more of these, but this should at least give you a better starting point for your next campaign.
If you want, I can break this down for you further. Email me (lmcnelly [at] gmail [dot] com) for more info.
Filmmaker Lucas McNelly is spending a year on the road, volunteering on indie film projects around the country, documenting the process and the exploring the idea of a mobile creative professional. You can see more from A Year Without Rent at the webpage. His feature-length debut is now available to rent on VOD. Follow him on Twitter: @lmcnelly.


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Home List of Titles Managing performance and resources in software systems using nonlinear predictive control
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/240017
- Title
- Managing performance and resources in software systems using nonlinear predictive control
- Author(s)
- Patikirikorala, Tharindu; Wang, Liuping; Colman, Alan; Han, Jun
- Abstract
- Management of quality of service performance and resources in a shared resource environment is vital to many business domains to achieve business objectives. These management systems provide agreed levels of quality of service to their clients while allocating limited available resources among them. It is well known that the behavior of such software systems illustrate nonlinear characteristics, imposing difficulties to model and control the system. This paper proposes a nonlinear model predictive control technique for managing the performance and resources in such a shared resource environment. In particular, a block-oriented Wiener model is utilized to represent the software system as a multi-input and multi-output model in series with static nonlinear components at the outputs. Then a predictive control system is designed by compensating the estimated nonlinearities with their inverse. The simulation results show that the proposed nonlinear model predictive control mechanism has significantly improved the performance and resource management at runtime over the linear predictive control counterpart.
- Publication type
- Conference paper
- Research centre
- Swinburne University of Technology. Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies
- Source
- Proceedings of the 2012 American Control Conference (ACC 2012), Montreal, Canada, 27-29 June 2012, pp. 4124-4129
- Publication year
- 2012
- Keyword(s)
- Predictive control; Resources; Service performance; Shared resource environment; Software systems
- Publisher
- 0743-1619 (series ISSN)
- 9781457710957, 1457710951
- Publisher URL
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2012 AACC.
- Peer reviewed


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Adolf Hermann Schröer (1872-1932)
Schröer participated on Amundsen's test cruise with the Fram in August 1910 with the task of taking the oceanographic samples.
Adolf Hermann Schröer was born 31 July 1872 as the son of a Prussian privy counsellor, living in Berlin-Nikolassee until the end of the First World War. Trained as a merchant in the wine trade, the triggers for his interest in oceanography are not entirely clear. It is presumed, however, that the establishment of the Institute of Maritime Sciences (Meereskunde) in Berlin in 1900 was an important factor as Schröer apparently attended the lectures as a guest student.
"Victory awaits him, who has everything in order - luck we call it. Defeat is definitely due for him, who has neglected to take the necessary precautions - bad luck we call it"
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Consumer Reports has tested some very interesting exercise devices that'll help you burn off holiday treats in no time, if you don't mind odd stares from your neighbors!
That's today's On Your Side.
Liz Quinones "When I first saw these bikes, I was thinking to myself, 'What the heck is that?'" Elliptical cycles are like nothing you've ever seen. Karin Weisburgh "They are kind of weird looking. It was intimidating to get on there the first time." They're sort of a cross between a bicycle and an elliptical trainer. Ina Gozenpud "I like the standing up. My butt didn't hurt. I really appreciated that aspect of it." And they could give your workout a boost! John Walsh "I was huffin' and puffin', and I run all the time." So Consumer Reports wanted to know, what's the deal with elliptical cycles. Rich Handel "Like a bicycle, pedaling these puts less stress on your joints. But unlike a bicycle, there's no seat, so you can't sit and coast. Which may give you a better workout." Consumer Reports tested two elliptical cycles with 14 different panelists. Because they don't handle as well as a bicycle, testers found they worked best on paved trails, away from traffic. This "StreetStrider Sprinter" has three wheels, and you steer by leaning your body, like you're skiing. The handlebars move back and forth, so it's a full-body workout, but the 16-hundred-dollar price tag will give your wallet a real workout, too! The second cycle, the 'ElliptiGo,' rated a bit higher. More like a bicycle, it has two wheels and uses handlebars to steer. But unfortunately, the cost is more challenging at 18-hundred dollars! John Walsh "If price wasn't an issue, I would probably buy one of these. It was just a good time. It was a good workout and kind of, a lot of fun." Both cycles can be used indoors, but you have to buy a separate stand for another 300 to 400 dollars. Consumer Reports also tested 31 traditional elliptical machines and named one a Best Buy for a thousand dollars
. It's the AFG 3.1 AE.
A big plus - it has features that you find on more expensive machines, like an automated incline.
I'm Martha Koloski and that's today's On Your Side.
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Consumer Reports has tested some very interesting exercise devices that'll help you burn off holiday treats in no time, if you don't mind odd stares from your neighbors!
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Coakley Brothers sells records management division
Coakley Brothers Co. said Tuesday it has sold its Datastore records management division to Boston-based Iron Mountain Inc.
Terms of the sale were not disclosed. »Read Full Article(1)
Group pledges to campaign to cut county supervisors' pay
Fast-track state legislation to let voters decide in April whether to cut Milwaukee County supervisors' pay from $50,679 to $15,000 a year would also lop some $5 million from the County Board budget - without any input from voters.
Such a big cut - about 84% of the board's current budget - would severely hamper the board's ability to fulfill its role as the county's legislative branch of government, critics of the legislation said Friday. »Read Full Article(283)
Wausau Paper to sell three mills, including 2 in state
Wausau Paper Corp., a Wisconsin papermaker that has struggled in its traditional operations for years, on Friday announced it will divest two of its mills in Wisconsin and a third in Minnesota.
Those three mills make paper used for packaging, the food industry, linings and masking tape. Last year, Mosinee-based Wausau closed its oldest mill in the village of Brokaw, the mill the company founded in 1899, which made paper for printing and writing. That move eliminated 450 jobs. »Read Full Article(5)
Home Building & Remodeling Show begins Friday
The Metropolitan Builders Association's Home Building & Remodeling Show opens its three-day run Friday afternoon at the Delta Center downtown.
This year's theme is "Building Lifestyles" and focuses on how people live in their home. At events and seminars throughout the show, visitors will get ideas on designing, building, remodeling, decorating, landscaping and entertaining. »Read Full Article(5)
Schlitz Park lands two new office tenants
Schlitz Park business park, just north of downtown, has landed two new office tenants, it was announced Friday.
American Heart Association, now at 660 E. Mason St., is taking 5,500 square feet in the RiverCenter building, 1515-1575 N. River Center Drive, and TransPerfect, 1661 N. Farwell Ave., a language services provider, is moving into 5,000 square feet at the Keg House, 111 W. Pleasant St. »Read Full Blog Post
Madison online art site raises $510,000 in angel investments
The Art Commission, an online site that connects artists with design professionals who are seeking art for their clients, has raised $510,000 from individual angel investors in Wisconsin and Illinois.
The Madison company said it will use the funding to expand technology development and marketing efforts to artists and design professionals. »Read Full Article(1)
State plans March trade mission to South Africa
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. is looking for companies to participate in a trade mission to South Africa in March.
The mission will include travel to Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town, and is aimed at helping small to medium-sized companies export products and services to the area. It is being hosted by the Council of Great Lakes Governors. »Read Full Article(2)
Video: Daykin discusses Integrated Mail Industries Ltd
Nearly three years after the land was sold, expansion plans for Integrated Mail Industries Ltd. remain stalled because of the economic slowdown. »Read Full Blog Post
Wisconsin high school to host gun show
Gun advocates and opponents nationwide may be arguing over school security and whether teachers should be armed on campus. But in Wisconsin - where children as young as 10 years old are encouraged to grab a gun and shoot a deer - one community is embracing its hunting heritage by gearing up to host a gun show in a high school gym.
All things gun related have drawn increased scrutiny since the shooting rampage at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., that left 20 children and six educators dead. Nonetheless plans for the show at Cornell High School this weekend have barely ruffled feathers in the city of about 1,400 residents in northwestern Wisconsin. »Read Full Article(98)
Only 2% of household medicine is safely disposed
Wisconsin's voluntary take-back program for household pharmaceuticals is "insufficient and unsustainable" and succeeds in collecting only 2% of all the available waste medicines in Wisconsin, a new report says.
With little medicine recycled, the report said much of the rest is getting flushed down toilets, thrown in the trash or left in cabinets. »Read Full Blog Post(13)
Developer seeks city financing help for ABB offices in Tosa
Zilber Property Group, which would develop ABB Inc.'s new office building proposed for Innovation Campus, is seeking financing assistance from the City of Wauwatosa.
That's according to Paulette Enders, Wauwatosa development director. A specific amount hasn't surfaced yet, but the money would be provided through a tax incremental financing district which the Common Council created in 2010 for Innovation Campus, previously known as Innovation Park. »Read Full Blog Post(21)


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From line-up changes to flying overseas to playing for our troops, these small town boys seem to be doing alright for themselves.
Having started out as a thrash metal band in the 80s in George West seems like an unlikely start for a band that's now considered one of Texas' best country rock bands.
Off their 2010 release "Rat Outta Hell" the band has a free download of their recent single "Ozona".
The video accompanying the broken-hearted love song has more than 20,000 hits on YouTube and growing.
The Pear Ratz are playing at Chasers Bar & Grill, 10620 CR 535 in Papalote, on Friday, July 20, in support of the fourth record, the band's first live album, "Still hungry...Still hurtin' Live at Brewster Street Ice House".
You can check out their tour dates and download music at www.pearratz.com.


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A registration fee of $5 will be required for each participant. Phyllis Garcia will be guest workshop teacher. The workshop will be conducted in downtown Beeville at 118 N. Washington St., the Rialto Theater Annex building, which is next to the Rialto Theater.
Ms. Garcia received a bachelor's degree and master's from Sul Ross State University. She is currently the speech and drama instructor at Coastal Bend College where she has taught for seven years. Ms. Garcia has been the director of numerous productions at the college such as the musicals "Oklahoma," "The Sound of Music" and "Once Upon a Mattress." Her drama and acting students have presented such plays as "Dining Room," "Murder Inn" and "Murder You Must Be Kidding" and several children's plays such as "Telling Tales Again, Sam" and "Doc, Doc,…Goose."
The Rialto Executive Board is pleased to have Phyllis Garcia as the guest Children's Workshop teacher this year. Victoria Ramirez will be Garcia's student assistant. She has been in several Coastal Bend College productions, such as a "Night of Readers' Theatre," "Murder Inn" and "Murder You Must Be Kidding."
The Children's Theater Workshop will be designed to build self-confidence on the stage. The children will learn some of the basic principles of the theater such as positions of the stage, body positions, projection of the voice, pronunciation and body language. The students also will be instructed on simple makeup and costume design.
The workshop also will emphasize the importance of teamwork and group participation as they begin each day with theater exercises and warm-ups. The student participants will be presented in a free program demonstrating their accomplishments of the week on Saturday, July 26, at 10 a.m. for family and friends.
Registration forms for the Children's Workshop may be picked up at Hogue's Jewelry at 202 N. Washington St. in Beeville. For more information, call Mark Parsons at 358-3859 or Dr. James Lee at 358-6337.
This week of the Rialto Theater Children's Workshop has been partially funded by the Joe Barnhart Foundation.


text: Previous12345678910111213141516Next Kauffman Foundations 1 Million Cups Begins Brewing in Chattanooga Today 5/29/2013 Summary: 1 Million Cups™, a program to educate and connect entrepreneurs, chugs into its newest U.S. city this morning. Chattanooga, Tenn., is on track as the seventh city to host the weekly gathering that is building startup communities over cups of coffee and conversation. Startup Weekend and the Startup America Partnership Join Forces to Launch UP Global 5/23/2013 Summary: Startup Weekend and the Startup America Partnership announced today that they will join together to create UP Global, a new organization supporting the creation of vibrant entrepreneurial communities around the world. Kent State Partners With Kauffman Foundation to Offer 5/20/2013 Summary: Kent State University announces a partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to provide a unique learning experience focused on igniting entrepreneurship. Number of U.S. Companies that Reach $100-Million in Annual Revenues Remarkably Stable Over Past 20 Years, According to Kauffman Paper 5/9/2013 Summary: The pace at which the United States produces $100-million companies has been stable over the last 20 years despite changes in the economy. However, according to a new Kauffman paper released today, the locations and sectors in which those companies are created are changing. A Tale of Two Entrepreneurs: New Kauffman Paper Highlights Different Types and Their Roles in Economy 5/2/2013 Summary: Not all startup companies are created equal. Although both innovation-driven enterprises (IDEs) and traditional small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can provide valuable products and services and create jobs, IDEs – startups focused on addressing global markets based on technological, process or business model innovation – can potentially create hundreds or even thousands of high-skill jobs if they succeed. Student and Faculty Entrepreneurs Face Unique Challenges, Conflicts in Taking Innovations from University Lab to Market 5/1/2013 Summary: New technology innovations – and the startup companies formed to commercialize them – increasingly have their beginnings in university research labs. And it's more likely that PhD students, not faculty, form the initial idea for a new technology. While in later stages these ventures resemble typical technology startups, they experience a different early development process, decision points and potential conflicts that can make or break an innovation's chances of making it to market. Startup Business Owners Optimistic About Growth in 2013, Kauffman / LegalZoom Index Shows 4/30/2013 Summary: Early-stage business owners' confidence is climbing, according to the first-quarter 2013 Kauffman/LegalZoom Startup Confidence Index, released today by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and LegalZoom. Kauffman Foundation and PBS Distance Learning Expand Availability of Ice House Entrepreneurship Facilitator Training 4/24/2013 Summary: The Kauffman Foundation and PBS Distance Learning Network are collaborating to offer worldwide, online facilitator training for the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program in response to a growing demand for training entrepreneurship educators. The program provides online education designed to inspire and engage students in the fundamental aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset and the unlimited opportunities it can provide. William Jewell College Receives $500,000 Grant from Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to Build Entrepreneurial Programming 4/24/2013 Summary: William Jewell College has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to develop an entrepreneurship model for its campus community. Kauffman Foundation Announces 2013 Recipients of Junior Faculty Fellowship Grants 4/23/2013 Summary: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation announced today the recipients of the Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship Research (KJFF). Previous12345678910111213141516Next


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At Old Plank Trail Community Bank, we love to participate in local celebrations, parades and other special events. We are proud to support and sponsor many local charitable and service organizations, and we also love to host events for our customers and our communities!
Pant for the Pantry 5k a success again!
"Congratulations to Old Plank Trail Community Bank for raising more than $50,000 for its local food pantry over the past five years with the bank's Pant for the Pantry 5k! This year's race brought more than 330 runners and collected hundreds of pounds of food donations. Great work Old Plank staff; you're exemplifying community banking at its best!"
2015 Winter Game Events
Our Junior Savers Club hosted its winter game events during January on various dates and bank locations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All events had a fun game for children to play and prizes to win. We would like to give a special thanks to everyone who came out to support the events!
2014 Family Fun Days
Thank you to everyone who came out and made our 2014 annual Family Fun Days a success! During the months of June, July, August, and September, Old Plank Trail Community Bank hosted Family Fun Days at 10 of our locations. All of the events included free face painting, food, treats, games, and prizes. Some lucky events even had free hot dogs, visits from local fire and police departments, on-site radio broadcasts, and reptile shows! Although every event was different, our mission remained the same. That mission was to treat each community we serve with an afternoon of free and family-friendly fun as our way of saying, "Thanks!" For dates and more information, please click here.
Recent Events
We were proud to be a part of the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life on Friday, July 11th, 2014. In addition to our bank's Relay team, we also chaired the Entertainment Committee, and hosted bank night. It was a successful Relay and we were happy to help raise funds for the American Cancer Society!
From 6/2 through 8/28, every Thursday the Village of Shorewood has hosted family friendly movies and musical acts in the Village's Towne Center Park. Shorewood Bank & Trust was present and participated in every event this year by serving snow cones and popcorn to the community. We are happy to be a part of something so great!
Come join us as we support our communities! As a bank, we have participated in the following parades: Plainfield Irish Parade, Lansing Good Neighbor Parade, New Lenox Loyalty Day Parade, South Holland Memorial Day Parade, Crete Memorial Day Parade, Orland Days Parade, Mokena's 4th of July Parade, Steger's Village Parade, Shorewood's Crossroad's Parade, Frankfort's Fall Fest Parade, and Crete's Country Christmas Parade
Big Amazing Race 2014
On Friday, July 25th, 2014, the bank participated in the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties' Big Amazing Race, a fundraising event patterned after the hit CBS Show, 'The Amazing Race.' The bank volunteered at the registration table, donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters, and even had a team of four to complete the mental and physical challenges at locations throughout downtown Joliet. The event was great fun and for a great cause, we are happy to continue our support for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Donation to the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association
Old Plank Trail Community Bank believes in servicing the needs of the community beyond simply providing banking solutions. With this mission in mind, Paul Slade, Chairman & CEO, and Andrea Rudolph, New Lenox Facility Manager, recently presented the Lincolnway Special Recreation Association with a $1,000.00 check. The check was accepted by Keith Wallace, Executive Director and Abby Billips, Superintendent of Recreation for the Association's Scholarship program. Funded through donations, The Lincolnway Special Recreation Association's Scholarship program provides financial assistance for low to moderate income residents, allowing them to participate in life-enhancing recreation and therapeutic programs.
Moraine Valley Community College 2014 Philanthropy Award Winner
Old Plank Trail Community Bank was recently selected as the winner of the 2014 Philanthropy Award by Moraine Valley Community College. The bank was awarded the recognition for its dedication to reinvesting in the communities it serves. Old Plank Trail Community Bank provides financial literacy outreach and its employees volunteer with local organizations such as PLOWS Council on Aging, Crisis Center for South Suburbia and P.A.D.S. The bank also makes monetary and material donations and sponsors local events and organizations.
Donation to the Peace Community Church
Old Plank Trail Community Bank believes in servicing the needs of the community beyond simply providing banking solutions. With that mission in mind, the bank donated a check in the amount of $500.00 to the Peace Community Church to help fund its Angels of Hope Ministry program. Angels of Hope Ministry offers financial and spiritual guidance and assistance to women and children of imprisoned husbands and fathers. The donated funds will be used to assist local families who have fathers or husbands who are currently incarcerated during the Holiday season. Old Plank Trail Community Bank is proud to support Peace Community Church and other organizations in the Frankfort Community.
Donation to St. Jude Catholic Church
Old Plank Trail Community Bank believes in servicing the needs of the community beyond simply providing banking solutions. With this mission in mind, Mary Ann Murphy, Senior Vice President, and Andrea Rudolph, New Lenox Facility Manager, recently presented the St. Jude Catholic Church Giving Tree Program with a $500.00 check. The check was accepted by Fr. Don Lewandowski, Pastor of St. Jude Catholic Church, along with the Giving Tree program coordinators Tami Slykas, Verona Sawyer, and Sue Yaeger.
The Giving Tree program was created at the Church over 20 years ago to help families in need during the holiday season. This outreach assists over 100 underprivileged children in the New Lenox, Manhattan, and Joliet areas through the guidance of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy Counties; New Lenox Township Food Pantry; Morningstar Missions, and Guardian Angel Community Services.
Donation to Aunt Martha's Youth Services Center
Old Plank Trail Community Bank believes in community outreach on a variety of levels and recognizing the various needs within the community. With this mission in mind, Robyn Pinkowski and Lori Venske of Old Plank Trail Community Bank presented Aunt Martha's Youth Services Center with a $500.00 check. The check was accepted by Harry Wells and Tiffany Evans of Aunt Martha's.
Aunt Martha's assists at risk children who are in low to moderate income level residences in the south and southwestern suburbs as well as local foster care homes. Aunt Martha's offers 17 community health centers which are closely integrated with each of their 10 operating divisions, that collaborate with units of local government, community, and faith-based organizations to develop and preserve programs and services which provide housing and shelter assistance, offer access to basic necessities, conduct community outreach, education, and risk reduction campaigns.
Old Plank Trail Community Bank's generous donation helped purchase winter coats, hats, scarves, mittens, and toys for Aunt Martha's annual Holiday Gift Express which offers support to over 900 children involved in one or more of Aunt Martha's residential homes and/or programs; all of which are living at or below the poverty level.


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Follow the story of Little Star, an average yellow star searching for planets of his own to protect and warm. Along the way he meets other stars, learns what makes each one special, and discovers that stars combine to make star clusters and galaxies. Finally Little Star finds his planets, each one introduced with basic information about the solar system. Produced by Audio Visual Imagineering, Inc.
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