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Transcript of Direct-to-Consumer Promotion Public Hearing - Panel 4
Our next panel will be Panel 4: Mary Jane Sheffet and Donald Sullivan.
You may have noticed Mr. Schultz had to leave, and we are pleased to welcome his alternate for the afternoon, Ilisa Bernstein, from the Office of the Commissioners.
Dr. Sheffet?
DR. SHEFFET: Thank you. I am Mary Jane Sheffet. I am on the faculty of the Marketing Department at Michigan State University. My department did pay my travel expenses here. As far as I have been able to ascertain, my department does not receive any money from any pharmaceutical manufacturer, advertising agency, or anyone else interested in this particular topic. I have asked if the university receives such money and could not get an answer. I assume that means maybe they do, maybe they don't. If they do, it does not come to my department, and I certainly have received no such money. I am representing only my own views and have done no consulting for either pharmaceutical companies nor advertising agencies involved in this particular topic.
MS. PEDERSEN: Thank you.
DR. SHEFFET: As a market professor, I do see advertising as providing information, and consumer advertising of prescription drugs provides consumers with additional information. We know consumers are seeking more information about health care, about drugs, about medical issues in general. Book sales, certainly, of the PDR and other paperback editions dealing with drugs are increasing. You can ask your doctor, ask your physician. One of the problems we know that happens is that people can't retain all of the information that they receive during a visit to the doctor. That is particularly true if what is being discussed is something important: I am prescribing this drug because you have a particular medical problem.
One of the benefits, I think, specifically of print advertising is that, as a consumer, I can keep that ad, and I can take the information in that ad with me and consult it later. I can keep that as a reference, and I think that is an important point. I want to see direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription drugs, but I want to see it not misleading, and I want to see it contain enough information that, as a consumer, I can learn enough from it and keep it as a reference.
Pharmacists have not been mentioned here this morning, and I find my own pharmacy to be an incredibly valuable source of additional information. In the case of drugs, they provide additional information. My pharmacy gives me a printout as well as answering any questions I may have. Package inserts also provide information, and certainly I would suggest those be provided in all drugs, and most specifically in any drug advertised to consumers. That is additional information I can take home, I can read, and I can get information from that.
The role of advertising, yes, it is to persuade. But its primary role is to give us information. It is to alert consumers about a condition they may not know about. We have heard about hypertension. There are other problems. Certainly in the case of Proscar and Hytrin, I understand it is quite possible, although I obviously have no firsthand information, that that particular kind of condition develops gradually, and the person may not be aware that there is a treatment available. They may not even be aware that that problem is coming and getting worse.
If you have a problem like that and you do not hear any advertising and you do not go to your doctor on a regular basis and that doctor doesn't happen to ask you the right questions, which can and does happen, you will remain ignorant. You won't know that there is some treatment out there available for you.
In the case of the drugs discussed this morning, I know we had Felbatol advertised also as an epilepsy treatment, and while I know the ads had to be removed because of other problems, what does that do? It tells patients that there is something new out there. Go see your doctor, or ask your pharmacist first and then go see your doctor. But if I don't know there is a new treatment for my migraine headache or my psoriasis, then I can't ask the right questions, and I can't be an informed consumer. If I don't know about it, I can't ask.
I know opponents to DTC advertising are concerned that these ads are misleading, that they fail to communicate risks. Marketing and psychology literature tell us it is extremely difficult to communicate risk information. It is much easier to communicate benefits because obviously we all want to know about the good parts and we don't want to know about the bad parts. That doesn't mean that we provide less information about risk. It means we provide more information. But we do have to provide that information in a format and a context that consumers can understand, not just Ph.D.s and not doctors. I am not a medical professional. So when I read most of the brief summaries--and I am obviously in the minority of people who actually read those--I don't understand 99 percent of it.
I would, however, like to be able to understand it without having to go to medical school, and I would like to have patient package inserts provided that I can also understand.
My daughter is on several drugs. She has attention deficit disorder, so we are regular consumers of Ritalin, for instance. I have read all I can find on that drug. I understand most of it, but not all of it.
Those kinds of drugs need to have information provided to consumers. I am not suggesting you advertise Ritalin to consumers, but I do want patient package inserts provided that give us information. And I do see the doctor as a gatekeeper. Consumers cannot go out and buy these products just because they see an ad. They have to get a prescription. I don't want to be able to buy these drugs from a kiosk in a shopping mall. I do want to have to go to the doctor to get the prescription, to get the additional information, and to be sure that it is the right drug for my condition, whether it be age, health factors, whatever. The doctor needs to be there as a gatekeeper. And I would suggest that if your doctor is upset or does not want to talk about this and finds this to be a topic that they are against and you are for it, then I suggest there is a mismatch between you and your physician.
I have asked all of the doctors with whom I deal, and they are very supportive. If they weren't, I guess I would be seeing another doctor. I want more information as a consumer. I also want the FDA to continue to regulate DTC.
I would recommend that the advertising be regulated, strongly regulated. While I know there are First Amendment issues involved, I want the FDA to continue to pre-clear the ads. What I would suggest, because these are potentially dangerous products, while I don't want total prior restraint, I do think that a model such as the Federal Trade Commission's advertising substantiation program could be implemented in the area of DTC advertising, require advertisers to submit carefully controlled, independently done studies that test whatever claims they are trying to make, and test the communication. What is it that is being communicated to consumers? That may be very different from the message that the advertiser intends. But we do need to know exactly what that ad is communicating.
I do think we need different regulation for broadcast versus print. We know consumers learn differently from the two different kinds of media. A broadcast ad simply is not able to communicate detailed risk and benefit information, not only because of the time restriction but also because of the type of media. Hearing something is not the same as being able to sit down and read it and refer back to it.
So the best we can hope for from broadcast media is attention, learning that something is available, possibly even remembering the brand name, although we have a lot of studies that suggest consumers don't even remember the brand names. They may remember the slogan, but they may not remember the brand name.
So I would suggest that the FDA demand increased copy testing and use a program like advertising substantiation. The manufacturers are clearly the ones that have the money and the interest in being sure that they are communicating clearly and accurately. I don't believe that they intentionally want to mislead, if only because they know the competitor is out there with a Lanham Act suit just waiting to fill in their names.
Thank you.
MS. PEDERSEN: Thank you, Dr. Sheffet.
Mr. Sullivan?
MR. SULLIVAN: My name is Don Sullivan. I am a Ph.D. candidate in pharmaceutical administration at the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. This is just a piece of my dissertation that I have been working on for the last year-and-a-half. I paid my own travel expenses out here. There was no financial support for this dissertation at all. It was all financed out of my own pocket. And the views I express are truly my own.
MS. PEDERSEN: I'm sorry. Could you speak to Paragraph 5 as well, your own financial interest?
MR. SULLIVAN: And I have no financial interest in this whatsoever.
As I said, this is a piece of my dissertation, looking at the effectiveness of direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs. Mainly my interest was looking at: Does direct-to-consumer advertising have the effect of changing health behaviors?
What I am going to present today, because I have just finished collecting my data over the last couple of weeks, is a little piece of that which looked at how much risk information consumers actually retained from the ads that were sent to them.
Methodology: The target population were men over 60 with potential symptoms of BPH, benign prostatic hyperplasia. As you can probably guess, the ad I used was an actual ad that ran for a period of about six months. It was an ad for Hytrin. So an actual ad was used.
I used a systematic random sampling technique. I went through a professional company, limited my sample just to residents of Ohio, men over 60 that live within Ohio. They generated a sample of 1,092 study participants, of which that 364 were systematically assigned to one of two treatment groups or the control group. The risk retention part of the ad, there were ten items that measured risk retention. It was a true/false scale. They could either answer true, false, or did not know. Ten items, four from the face of the ad itself and six from the brief summary. I couldn't equilibrate five and five because there was such limited information on the front of the Hytrin ad containing risk information, so I had to go four and six.
Data was collected through a mail survey. My response rate was 30 percent, and there was no financial incentive provided to the respondents to respond.
The way the study was actually conducted, it was actually a true experimental design, as I said before. The first group, represented by X-1, received a product-specific advertisement, which was the actual ad for Hytrin, which was an actual drug ad. The second group received a disease-specific institutional advertisement. That was an that just talked about the problems, the symptoms, and the potential cures--or potential medicinal agents to take care of symptoms of BPH. It didn't mention any drug products whatsoever in the ad, so it followed just strictly a disease-specific institutional advertising. And Group 3 was a control group.
I used a mail-type intervention basically for cost reasons because I was funding this myself. What I did was I sent the ad, either the product-specific or the disease-specific ad, to the two treatment groups at one-week intervals. So every week for three weeks, the same patient got the same ad, and then a week after that, they got the survey, the mailed survey, to complete.
Looking at results by group, one of the first questions they were asked in the survey was had they ever heard of Hytrin for BPH. And I know that Hytrin is also used to treat hypertension and several other cardiovascular disorders, but the question specifically asked if they had ever heard of Hytrin for the treatment of BPH.
Of the product-specific ad group, 37 percent said they had heard of the drug Hytrin for BPH. For the disease-specific and the control group, which for this intervention were essentially the same because they didn't receive an actual product ad, it was 11 percent and 20 percent, respectively.
Doing a Chi-square analysis, that does come out to be a significant difference between the three groups. I also had another question towards the end of the questionnaire in the demographics section which actually asked them had they ever seen an ad for Hytrin for BPH. Again, I stressed BPH because I know Hytrin is also used for cardiovascular disorders. Again, 33 percent said they had seen an ad for Hytrin; 10 percent and 11 percent, respectively, in the other two groups said they had seen an ad. The reason the 10 percent and the 11 percent in the other two groups was probably due to the fact that there is still ongoing advertising campaigns for Hytrin. Again, using Chi-square analysis, there was a significant difference between the product-specific ad and the other two groups.
Risk retention. Actual risk retention of risk information, side effects, adverse effects, within the ad itself by experimental group between the three groups, there was no statistical difference between the three groups in their ability to answer the questions true, false, or did not know.
Now, you may think that this might be a problem, but remember only about a third of the actual group that got three sets of the ad actually said they actually had seen the ad or remembered seeing the ad. But I did go ahead and do an analysis, and I looked at, however--and this was true for all ten risk questions. None of them was statistically significant. However, for the product-specific ad group, the one that got the ad for Hytrin, I actually took an average of all respondents to all ten questions, and only 7.6 percent actually answered the risk question correctly, 4.5 percent answered incorrectly, and 87.9 percent said they didn't know the answer to the question.
Now, I further broke it down looking at risk retention information in respondents who indicated that they had seen a Hytrin ad. So the rest of the analysis of the slides I am going to provide actually are only looking at the respondents that said they had seen a Hytrin ad.
When looking at the differences between whether they answered a question correctly, incorrectly, or did not know between when analyzed against those who didn't see the ad, it was statistically significant with a p value of 0.001, that the ones who did actually received the ad answered more of the questions correctly than those who didn't. And the percentages are down here below. For this group, with the ones who actually indicated that they had seen the ad for Hytrin, 22.8 percent answered the question, any given question correctly; 10.3 percent answered incorrectly; and about 67 percent said they don't know. Now, that dropped significantly from the previous group.
I further broke down risk information, and I stated this before. There were four questions of risk information based on information in the ad itself and six questions off the brief summary in the back.
Now, this ad for Hytrin, the manufacturer had actually rewritten or restated the brief summary, so it wasn't just a reproduction or photocopy of the package insert that was approved for marketing. They actually reworked this into a question and answer type, more consumer-friendly type of brief summary.
When we looked at the ad itself and broke down percentage answered correctly versus the four questions versus the six and the brief summary, we found that the questions off the front of the ad, the face of the ad, 27.5 percent answered them correctly, the ones off the back 17.3 percent. The percentage who didn't know dropped from 70.5 to 61.5 when comparing the information off the front versus the back.
Risk information within the ad itself, I listed three of the questions here. The fourth question, because I couldn't find any more risk information on the front of the ad, I actually indirectly made one up. The question actually said that you should not take this product if you have kidney, liver disorders. So it was indirectly based off information off the front, but these three questions came from information directly off the test of the ad.
The first one, Hytrin can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure at the beginning of treatment. The second one, Hytrin can cause a sudden rise in blood pressure at the beginning of treatment. And, three, if you miss doses and then start taking Hytrin again, you may feel dizzy, faint, or lightheaded. I think the manufacturer did a good job in stating what I felt were the most important aspects of the drug, safety information, risk information that consumers should know, and this is the way the responses fell out.
For Question 1, 36 percent of the respondents answered the question correctly, only 6 answered it incorrectly, 58 percent didn't know. For Question 2, 29 percent answered it correct; Question 3, 41 percent.
Now, in the far column, the percent correct with the star, that is the percentage that answered it correct that actually tried to answer it. So that actually excludes the don't-know group right here. So of those who tried to answer the question, 84 percent of Question 1 got it right; 72 and 83 of the other two questions.
Now, as I said, this was just a small piece of my dissertation. Actually, the whole instrument again looked at analyzing can direct consumer ads actually change health behaviors. And this part right here I am still in the process of analyzing, but I just wanted to show the type of research that I am doing right now. I will be analyzing it within the next three to four months and hopefully have final results by the first of the year.
I actually felt that there was actually three components to look at, and I used Azjem's theory of plan behavior as my model that I was going to test. Section 1 actually looked at attitudes toward direct consumer advertising and the attitude toward asking their physician for a prescription for the specific product. Section 2 was attitude toward the product Hytrin itself. Section 3 looked at the subjective norms of the individuals, and the subjective norms are made by multiplying the scores on the reference group times the normative beliefs, and I used four reference groups: the physician, the pharmacist, family, and good friends. How much influence these four groups have on the patient, asking their physician if they need a prostate exam, asking their physician, if they have a problem, should they take Hytrin.
Normative beliefs, those are the two normative beliefs I looked at, asking about having a prostate exam. The question would be worded: My physician thinks I should have a prostate exam, or my family thinks I should ask my physician about having a prostate exam.
Section 4 actually looked at the perceived behavioral control. The reason that was added was to look at how much control the consumer thinks they have in convincing a physician to actually write them a prescription for the product they want or how much control they have over their own health behavior, their health-seeking behavior.
Section 5 was going to look at behavioral intent. Section 6 was the risk retention, which I presented. And then the final phase, which will be conducted in a month, is actual behavioral follow-up, which will be telephone surveys to actually see which of the respondents actually went to their physician and talked to their physician about the drug Hytrin or actually asked their physician for a prostate exam.
Here's a picture of the model as it is going to be tested. Azjem's model uses only a single dimensional attitude component. I think there are actually three different attitude components to the patient's overall attitude in their health-seeking behavior. What I plan to do is look at all three, factor analyze it, and see if it does break out into three factors or only one, as a lot of the marketing research implies.
In conclusion, we have heard a lot of testimony and a lot of discussion about the physician is the gatekeeper in the prescription drug process. Coming from a pharmacist's perspective who is in touch with the patient, who actually sees them come in and ask for over-the-counter recommendations and over-the-counter suggestions. I think we had better not forget that consumers have other ways other than through physicians of obtaining prescription drugs, through other family, through other friends who are on prescription drugs. And I think it is important that if they see prescription drug information through an ad and know a family member or a good friend who is taking that product, economic-wise they might have some incentive to try a few tablets from that family member or good friend and save a physician visit, save actually paying for the prescription out of their own pocket based on that type of financial situation. So I think that always assuming that the physician is the true gatekeeper in patients taking prescription drugs, I think we need to be a little cautious about that.
I also think that the fair balance should be required, still should be required in direct-to-consumer ads for prescription drugs for the reasons I have shown, especially in the face of the ad, because consumers, even though it is a small percentage, consumers do use this information and do retain this information. I also think--and I don't have research on this, but I think manufacturers should also have to restate the brief summary requirement in more consumer-friendly or user-friendly terminology than just actually printing the brief summary or reproducing the package insert on the back of the ad.
Thank you.
Questions for the Panel
MS. PEDERSEN: Thank you, Mr. Sullivan.
Are there questions from the panel for either Dr. Sheffet or Mr. Sullivan? Ms. Baylor-Henry?
MS. BAYLOR-HENRY: I have a question for Dr. Sheffet. You have indicated that advertisements that provide disease-specific information are beneficial.
DR. SHEFFET: Yes.
MS. BAYLOR-HENRY: Having said that, would you opine on the merits or lack thereof of reminder advertisements?
DR. SHEFFET: The reminder ads that I have seen--and I guess my favorite is "Only Zantac is Zantac"--really, I haven't quite figured out what information that is communicating other than please don't let your pharmacist or your doctor give you a generic substitute for our brand-name drug. And given the restrictions that limit what you can say in a reminder ad, I don't find that kind of broadcast ad to be very useful. I realize the manufacturer is trying to reinforce their brand name, but I am not sure, given that you can't say Zantac is cheaper than Pepcid or try Tagamet, we are now over--you know, we now know they are over the counter, and I know Zantac is coming. So I am not sure given your current restrictions on reminder ads that they make much sense. Certainly not the broadcast ones.
MS. PEDERSEN: Dr. Temple?
DR. TEMPLE: This is for Dr. Sheffet also. Early in your statement you expressed the wish that there were more good, quite thorough sources of information that consumers might have: patient package inserts and things in reasonable language that could give a thorough description.
I couldn't tell whether you hoped that direct-to-consumer advertising was part of fulfilling that hope or not. And I ask because I will mention a thought, which is that much of what seems overtly useful about direct-to-consumer advertising is to remind people that there is a treatment they might know about. You gave several examples of that. Well, you don't need a lot of detail for that, because you are not trying to help the patient judge whether that is the right treatment or not, because the physician in conversation with the patient is going to do that.
So some of the most important things to convey can be conveyed in very short ads with not too much information. So I was curious of your view about how content-rich advertising should be, and part of my thought is the more content you put in, the more opportunity to get into difficulties with balance.
DR. SHEFFET: Distinguish broadcast from print. In broadcast advertising, there is a very definite limit as to how much information you can provide, and maybe alerting people to a new treatment or we have a less expensive alternative if you are long-term--Cardizem came out with--those were print ads, primarily, but reminding people or telling them that there is something new available.
With respect to print advertising, I think you have an opportunity to provide a very good reference and more information, and, yes, I would hope that it would be in more understandable language. I applaud some of the changes that have been made certainly in some of the ads I have seen, and the Hytrin ads were one where the format was different and it was a much better vehicle in terms of communicating to the casual consumer or the average consumer that there is something out there available.
But I also want some form of fair balance and a brief summary. But I want it so that I can read it without getting an M.D. or a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. And I think DTC advertising can play that kind of role. But I do think that research has to be done by the manufacturer and monitored by the FDA to be sure that the information being communicated is providing the message that we want it to provide and also is giving a balance of risk and benefit information.
MS. PEDERSEN: Dr. Woodcock?
DR. WOODCOCK: Yes, I wanted to follow up on that. My question is: It seems to me you are advocating perhaps that more DTC ads might be okay if there was a quid pro quo. I don't understand the program you were referring to, but requiring research on the outcomes or effectiveness of the communication that is attempted in that effort, coupled with continued FDA regulation of the content in some manner.
DR. SHEFFET: Yes, the Federal Trade Commission's advertising substantiation program. Now, the FTC does not require pre-clearance, of course, of any ads. But if an advertiser makes a claim, they must be able to back that up or substantiate it with research data. What I would like to see the FDA do is adopt that program in that you require the advertiser, the manufacturer--and the FTC, by the way, holds both the manufacturer and the advertiser responsible--that they provide information. If they want to make a claim--Hytrin works more quickly than other drugs--they must have independently done tests to prove that their claim is true and submit those to the FDA prior to that ad being aired or printed.
DR. WOODCOCK: I think we have sort of this structure for the claim. The problem we have is that I think that information about pharmaceuticals in general is somewhat more complicated.
There has been a lot of stress about risk information at this meeting so far and how risks, especially low probability risks, are hard to communicate. One of the things that is hard for people to hold in their mind, except maybe the pharmacists and physicians in this audience, is that actually the benefits of a lot of pharmaceuticals are also low probability and that they are proved generally because the overall probability of benefit to risk is still positive. And yet for an individual patient, the probability for certain major classes of things that we approve, the overall probability is not particularly high.
Would this research also look at the effectiveness of how information like that is communicated?
DR. SHEFFET: Oh, yes. I think you can do research that says--I mean, maybe one of the things you require in the ad is a statement that says while this drug may be very beneficial, only half the people who take it are going to experience this.
DR. WOODCOCK: Lucky, that's right.
DR. SHEFFET: I'd be very optimistic. Because I know that there are a tremendous number of drugs that have efficacy only for a certain number of people, and certainly doctors are very good at saying I can't guarantee this is going to work, but let's try this. And maybe part of the communication message is that maybe we are stressing the risk information too much. But we do need to let consumers know that--and I know we have in this country sort of a "if I take a pill, I'll feel better" mentality, so just give me the right pill. But maybe part of what we do need to communicate is this isn't going to work for everybody but there is a good chance, talk to your doctor, talk to your pharmacist.
MS. PEDERSEN: Dr. Morris?
DR. MORRIS: Yes, I had a question for Mr. Sullivan. In looking at the results of your study, it is clear that the communication of risk information was somewhat low. I'm wondering if you could provide us with any additional context to understand those numbers, any data on or information about the communication of benefits or general norms for recall in this kind of study. What would we expect on--you know, is risk different than benefit? Maybe that is the question.
DR. WOODCOCK: Could I add something to that, Lou? And also if somebody walked away from a physician's office after getting information about a drug, would you expect them to retain more information?
MR. SULLIVAN: We definitely know from advertising literature that advertising effectiveness has like an exponential decline over a series of several weeks. That is why I actually chose one week after the three ads to actually send them the survey.
Like I said, this was just a small piece that was tagged on to the survey at the end of the survey. Really the main interest was looking, like I said, at the behavior. I didn't test benefits at all because the survey was already upwards of eight pages long, including all the other information in the demographics. So I tried to limit this section as much as I could to the information that I included. In comparison to other products or other types of medical services, I am not really aware of how these percentages compare to risk information provided in other settings.
MS. PEDERSEN: I have just one question for Dr. Sheffet. You had recommended that FDA consider using more copy tests to substantiate the communication that might be included in the direct-to-consumer ad. Do you have a recommendation to the agency as to what the acceptable level would be in terms of what the copy tests demonstrate? Does it have to be 75 percent comprehension, or how would we assess what constituted adequate communication?
DR. SHEFFET: Given the nature of the product that we are dealing with here, which is a prescription drug and it is a fairly dangerous one, I would hope that you would set a fairly high level of 75 to 80 percent. That is going to be difficult to reach, and--well, I won't go into it, but there are a lot of different ways you can do copy testing, and certainly I know Lou Morris is certainly well aware of all of those.
One of the things that I think you do need to be careful about is that the message that consumers are taking away from the ad is really the message that is intended. And I guess my concern is that obviously "Only Zantac is Zantac" has a limited message, but telling people that there is a new treatment for the epilepsy drug--and I know there was concern expressed about that--you don't want to get people to stop taking a medication they are taking because they think there is a brand-new one out there that is better. You do want them to know that there is something else out that might be more effective and that they should go see and get more information about that.
So I hope you would set a fairly high level.
MS. PEDERSEN: Any final questions?
[No response.]
MS. PEDERSEN: Okay. We will now take a lunch break and resume at 1:15.
[Whereupon, at 12:20 p.m., the proceedings were recessed to be resumed at 1:15 p.m.]


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Nokia, the Finnish-mobile manufacturer, will be laying off approximately 4,000 workers from three factories as they move manufacturing to Asia.
The factories in Komarom, Hungary, Reynosa, Mexico, and Salo, Finland, have a total of 8,900 employees and Nokia wants to cut it in half as they move manufacturing to Asia. Nokia wants to concentrate on Asia to regain competitive market value.
Nokia CEO Stephen Elop wants Windows Phone-based devices to be quickly reproduced and introduced to new markets, as they wean from their Symbian-based phones. Elop also wants to pick up the pace at which new models are launched.
And according to a Nokia spokewoman, the employees who will not be terminated will work on "smartphone product customization," which could include tailoring the software of smaller batches of phones for specific operators.
"With the planned changes, our factories at Komarom, Reynosa and Salo will continue to play an important role serving our smartphone customers. They give us a unique ability to both provide customization and be more responsive to customer needs," said Niklas Savander, Nokia executive vice president, Markets.
Google's Plan For MoMo Patent-licensing, Chrome for Android
According to unnamed sources, Google is going to send a letter to standards organizations such as the European Telecommunications Standards Institute, a nonprofit recognized by the European Union, to assure them that their acquisition of Motorola Mobility will not affect licensing patents of the said company.
"Having the blessing of wireless standards committees could help Google's position," Maulin Shah, managing director of patent research firm Envision IP Inc. in New York said in an interview. "The regulators might see that as a sign that this is not going to lead to a monopoly position."
The European Commission is still scrutinizing the Google-MoMo deal, with concerns that it will violate the fair, reasonable, and non-discriminatory terms, or FRAND.
"Since we announced our agreement to acquire Motorola Mobility last August, we've heard questions about whether Motorola Mobility's standard-essential patents will continue to be licensed on FRAND terms once we've closed this transaction," Niki Fenwick, a spokeswoman for Google said. "The answer is simple: They will."
Google's been steadily updating its software offerings for its mobile devices while waiting for the MoMo acquisition to go through. Yesterday they released the Chrome for Android, which is seen as a move to accelerate browser update since Chrome for desktop rolls out faster and more stable.
"Right now, our focus is on making Chrome for Android Beta available to Android 4.0 phone/tablet users to gather initial feedback…. [But] our long-term plan is for Chrome to become the standard browser on Android 4.0 and above," said a Google spokeswoman in an email to ComputerWorld.
Chrome for Android is available only for devices with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Apple Sued By Chinese Company Over "iPad"
The Chinese company Proview Technology (Shenzhen), a subsidiary of Proview International in Hong Kong, is suing Apple for $38 million, and demands an apology for the illegal use of the iPad trademark.
Apple bought the iPad trademark from Proview Electronics (Taiwan) for $55,000 in 2006 by way of a front company called IP Application Development. But the Taiwanese company claims that the deal did not include the rights to the trademark in China.
Proview sued Apple, seeking a total of 10 billion yuan ($1.6 billion) in damages, but Apple countersued, claiming that they are the rightful owner of the trademark. A Chinese court sided with Proview, so Apple appealed the case. Proview is said to be ready to slap Apple with a $38 million legal fine, but Apple has managed to delay the hearing.
Aside from that, Proview Shenzhen's lawyer Xie Xianghui claims an apology from Apple is more important for them.
"We ask the court to stop selling and marketing for Apple's iPad in China. We also demand an apology," Xie said.
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Ahead of the upcoming Mobile World Congress, LG is teasing consumers with the ad for the LG Optimus Vu, a smartphone believed to measure at 5 inches, having a 4:3 aspect ratio display, 1.5GHz Qualcomm WPQ8060 dual-core paired with 1GB of RAM, 8-megapixel main camera, front-facing camera, 8GB of ROM space and NFC-capable.
GreenSimian, the brainchild of two Seattle veterans from Microsoft and Texas Instruments, will be launching SolMate, a smartphone power casing packing solar electricity, inductive charging, battery storage and energy management software that ups the ante on smartphone battery life, by Spring 2012.
"SolMate is not another iPhone casing. It's a seductive combination of software, microelectronics and power-generating semi-conductors that take mobile power to a new level," said Jamie Wojcik, GreenSimian CTO and co-founder.

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- September 15, 2016
Almost four million refugees and asylum seekers have fled from one conflict zone to another Oxfam said today ahead of two summits being held in New York next week (19, 20 September) aimed at addressing the refugee crisis.
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San Jose Giants Homestand Preview: July 16 - July 22
Fireworks show and giveaways highlight seven game homestand
July 16, 2014 5:53 PM ET
San Jose, CA- The San Jose Giants begin an exciting, action-packed seven game homestand at Municipal Stadium on Wednesday, July 16. The team will welcome the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes for three games before concluding the homestand with a four game series against the Lake Elsinore Storm. The homestand kicks off with Jimmy Buffett Night on Wednesday and then features a Postgame Fireworks Extravaganza on Thursday, July 17, sponsored by eBay. On Saturday, July 19 fans should plan to get to the ballpark early as the first 1,200 fans through the gates will receive a Sergio Romo Bobblehead, presented by the Sheet Metal Workers and South Bay Piping. The giveaways will continue on Sunday, July 20 with the first 1,200 fans to Municipal Stadium receiving a Brandon Belt Jersey Cooler Bag filled with snacks, courtesy of Rotten Robbie, Pepsi and Frito-Lay.
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Jimmy Buffett Tribute Night: Come out to Municipal Stadium on Wednesday and enjoy a Cheeseburger in Paradise! Jimmy Buffett Tribute Night will be a night dedicated to the longtime musician while the team will wear special Hawaiian jerseys. The silent jersey auction will be open through the game on July 16 and conclude after in sixth inning of A Giant Luau on August 8. Fans that wear their island gear to the ballpark will receive two free future game tickets.
Merchant Night: Fans should be on the lookout for complimentary tickets to the San Jose Giants games on Wednesday, July 16 and Tuesday, July 22.
Postgame Fireworks presented by eBay: Following the final out on Thursday, July 17 fans will have the opportunity to watch the sky light up with a Fireworks Extravaganza at Municipal Stadium, courtesy of eBay. Fans should also visit the eBay table at the game and make a donation to the Giants Community Fund via their PayPal App. Fans making a $5 donation will receive their choice of a Giants Patriotic Pin or Tim Lincecum No-Hitter Pin. Individuals making a donation of $25 or more will receive a premium San Jose Giants giveaway or retail item from the San Jose Giants Dugout Store.
Social Media Thursday #TBT: Thursday will also be another San Jose Giants Social Media Thursday #TBT. Fans who show that they "Like" the San Jose Giants on Facebook or follow the team on Twitter or Instagram will receive a Buy One Get One Free Ticket Offer. In addition, fans are encouraged to wear some of their vintage San Jose Giants gear to receive 2 FREE future game tickets. The team will be using pictures of former players and the hashtag #TBT throughout the games on their social media.
KRTY Family Friday: Stop by the KRTY booth at the ballpark on Friday, July 18 and check out the KRTY live broadcast and enter to win great prizes. Fans can visit krty.com to print out their KRTY Family Four Pack which includes four tickets, four hot dogs and four sodas for just $39. In addition, check online for a special KRTY Buy One Get One Free ticket offer good for one free upper reserved or general admission ticket of equal or lesser value for every regularly priced ticket purchased.
Sergio Romo Bobblehead Giveaway, presented by Sheet Metal Workers and South Bay Piping: Be sure to be one of the first 1,200 fans to the game on Saturday, July 19 and receive your Sergio Romo Bobblehead, featuring synthetic facial hair, presented by Sheet Metal Workers and South Bay Piping. "That's what's up!"
Scout Night Camp Out: On Saturday the organization will also host their annual Scout Night at the ballpark. Scout Night participants will get to camp out on the outfield grass, watch a movie on the video board, participate in a pregame scout parade around the warning track and enjoy a continental breakfast on Sunday morning. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts welcome. Click here to register your scout today.
Mix 106.5 Saturday in the Park: The San Jose Giants and Mix 106.5 have teamed up to once again present a Mix 106.5 Saturday in the Park. Stop by the MIX 106.5 booth at the game and enter to win great prizes.
Martinelli's Apple Juice Kids Run the Bases: Following the conclusion of both Saturday and Sunday's games, kids are invited down onto the field to run the bases, courtesy of Martinelli's Apple Juice.
Brandon Belt Jersey Cooler Bag Giveaway, sponsored by Rotten Robbie, Pepsi and Frito-Lay: The first 1,200 fans through the gates on Sunday, July 20 will receive a Brandon Belt Jersey Cooler Bag Giveaway filled with snacks courtesy of Rotten Robbie, Pepsi and Frito-Lay.
KBAY's Giant Sunday: Sunday will also be another KBAY Giant Sunday at Municipal Stadium. Be sure to stop by the KBAY booth at the ballpark and enter to win great prizes.
Alliance Credit Union Kids Eat Free Sunday with coupon from AllianceCreditUnion.org, Facebook or Twitter: Fans can print or show the Alliance Credit Union Kids Eat Free coupon on Sunday from AllianceCreditUnion.org, Facebook or Twitter and redeem it at the San Jose Giants Box Office. For every youth ticket purchased, fans will receive a free hot dog and soda. The coupon must be presented at the time of purchase. The offer allows for only one ticket per coupon.
Stauffer's® Animal Crackers Pre-Game Parade: Join us every Sunday home game for the Stauffer's® Animal Crackers Pre-Game Parade. Get here early to participate in the parade and "Play Like an Animal" courtesy of Stauffer's® Animal Crackers. Children interested in participating in the parade should line up at the first base gate at 4:25 PM.
Golf Night: Baseball and golf are the perfect match! Wear your favorite golf gear to the game on Monday, July 21 and receive two free future game tickets.
OSH Merchant Game: Fans can pick up complimentary admission tickets to the games on Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22 at their local, participating OSH stores one week prior to the game. Tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis, while quantities last. Click here for a list of participating locations.
Tech Tuesday: Tuesday will also be another Tech Tuesday at the ballpark! Show your employee ID from any Silicon Valley Tech Company at the Municipal Stadium Box Office and receive a Buy One Get One Free General Admission or Upper Reserved ticket offer.
Ticket Information:
2014 Single-Game Ticket Pricing:
Box Seat - $16
Upper Reserved - $13
General Admission - $11
General Admission Youth/Senior/Active Military or Veteran with ID - $7
*General Admission tickets are NOT assigned seating. They are on a first come first serve basis in the stadium grandstand and bleachers.
Throughout the season, single game tickets will be available at the Box Office and over the phone at (408) 297-1435 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, and online at sjgiants.com. Tickets on the day of each game increase by $1.
On the Airwaves:
Comcast Hometown Network Coverage: The San Jose Giants and Comcast Hometown Network have once again joined forces to bring fans an expanded schedule of 20 LIVE television broadcasts during the 2014 season. Tune in and catch the action live against the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Friday, July 18 and Lake Elsinore Storm on Saturday, July 19 with the "Voice of the San Jose Giants" Joe Ritzo calling all the action.
Watch on MiLB.TV: The San Jose Giants are on MiLB.TV for the 2014 season. Fans who cannot make it to Municipal Stadium can now enjoy all San Jose Giants home baseball games for a monthly subscription of $10.99 or purchase the 2014 yearly subscription for $49.99. All home games will be streamed live and also be available on demand. With a subscription fans will also receive access to more than 2,500 Minor League games so that they'll never miss a pitch, a prospect or a promotion. For more details and to sign up for their subscription, fans should log on to sjgiants.com and click on MiLB.TV.
Streaming Live: Every Giants game can be heard live on the San Jose Giants official website at sjgiants.com. Joe Ritzo is behind the microphone as the voice of the Giants. Fans can also find team information such as updated rosters, statistics, game notes, and news by visiting the website.
Listen at the ballpark on 92.9 FM: Listen to the game at the ballpark! Tune into 92.9 FM inside the main seating bowl at Municipal Stadium to listen to the live radio broadcast.
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Park and collide!
Reporter: LUCY KENDERDINE
Date online: 14 May 2014
METROLINK services hit a bump yesterday when a tram collided with a poorly-parked van in Oldham town centre.
The Rochdale-bound tram hit the van, which was parked at an angle in a loading bay, slightly blocking the Union Street tracks. Metrolink services between Westwood and Rochdale were delayed by around 30 minutes as the motorist and Metrolink driver exchanged details.
A Metrolink spokesman confirmed the incident is under investigation by police.
Van driver Paul Frost said: "The Metrolink driver should have stopped before this happened. They had all the time coming from the King Street stop to realise there was a van there.
"I thought I had left enough room; I realise now I hadn't pulled far enough into the bay - but the tram driver still should have seen me and stopped."
You try and blame the tram drive Mr van man. If you had parked correctly in the first place and paid more attention to the position of your vehicle then this would not have happened. You only held a tram up for 30 minutes and all the passengers on it because of you inability to park correctly. I really hope the police prosecute you.
30 minutes to exchange details......photographic proof of how poorly the van is actually parked, done case.
Van driver should retake his driving test for such poor parking , still what can you expect from a " Van Man ".
Sorry Mr Frost but a tram driver must be able to assume that people can park properly! Pretty obvious where the parking bay is. Can't stand anyone who can not park properly, be it in the supermarket or a tram line. They deserve whatever happens and hopefully it will teach them a lesson on how to take a bit more time and park properly
Stupid van driver blaming the tram driver..Then says i thought i left enough room well you did not and you were incorrectly parked
Typical driver. It wasn't his fault!
No sympathy for the van driver you could park a motor bike in the gap he left if he drives for a living god help us
If the van driver "thought he had enough room" why should the tram driver have known he didn't? Just plain lazy driver who thought nothing of holding up a tram load of passengers. Its his own fault. Let's hope Metrolink's don't have to pay.
You should have been parked properly.
stevie wonder could have parked the van better!
MY HERO, the tram driver deserves a medal, they should all do it then perhaps the selfish b......s might learn when, where and how to park and not inconvenience other people.
Perhaps if all trams were fitted with "bull bars" it might make people think about parking correctly.
If someone was stood on the line i presume the tram driver would have just mowed them down as they're not supposed to be there? Yes the van was badly parked, but the tram driver should have seen that and stopped.
He is the one thats in charge of a moving vehicle.
how can you not see a big white van in the way!!! nough said
Maybe the tram driver "though he had enough room to get through"? Especially given that whoever designed the tramways of Oldham will have carefully planned where loading bays are for drivers to park - if a driver chooses not to park in that bay, then face the consequences. In fairness, it's not as though the driver of the tram can swerve out to avoid the van!
Sorry Mr Frost, your fault - just be a man and admit that you were at fault!
All your comments are wrong!....except Owdamer!
Okay the van might be parked a bit away from the kerb,but he might have had a tight squeeze to get in, and presumably a delivery to make.....and he doesn't know e the exact width of a tram does he?....which is why he says he thought he had enough room.
The onus is on the tram driver to judge whether he can pass and if he can't he must stop! and sound his horn for the van to move....it doesn't give him the right to run into the van.
..Also Fitton Hill, you are obviously not a driver or one with any knowledge of the road if you think the Van driver will lose his case if it goes to court, whether the Police are involved or not!
The Tram driver is guilty of hitting a stationary vehicle when he should have stopped. It's also his fault for the delay of 30 minutes because of this.
I am a driver of over 40 years, and usually know what other drivers are going to do on the road before they even know themselves..it's called judgement
I was always under the impression that it was a drivers fault if they hit a stationary object, after all what would the tram driver have done if some lout had dragged an object which would cause serious risk to passengers life across the line?
And yes it is bad parking of the type seen all over Oldham & which seems to only be Policed in chosen areas, but would the Police normally be involved in such a minor RTA?
SKAY - having thought about it, read the comments left on here and had more time to think about it, here we go. Mr van man was indeed poorly parked, however I do now conclude that the tram driver is more at fault, yes tram man could have stopped, sounded his horn and van man could then have re-parked his van. As FLAKE pointed out quiet rightly the fault must surely lie with the moving tram rather than a parked van. I take it trams have brakes.
@Skay - from a distance the tram driver must be allowed to assume that the van driver is not a complete imbecile and can fit their van in to a clearly marked space. Everybody who drives knows that lines are marked on a parking space for a reason. If you don't put your vehicle within the clearly marked space then it should be your fault. It's obviously fine margins in this case but complete sympathy for the tram driver in assuming the van was parked correctly. It wasn't so there the blame lies
@Flake - a typically moronic comment. Huge difference between debris being laid across the tram line and a stationary vehicle incorrectly parked in a marked bay. Of course a tram driver would stop for clearly obvious debris but when a van is attempting to park in a marked bay you would assume they have parked properly.
i cannot beliebe this has happened people have to be careful where they park do not park near the tram track as u will stop the tram from coming through
Never assume bramble, for when you do you make an ASS out of U & Me!
I assume you know nothing of English law, and as you start with an insult you know you're on shaky ground.
If I run into a car which is parked across my drive even though there are double yellow lines and a dropped kerb, it's my fault, not theirs for parking illegally.
Your logic suggests it's the illegal parker.
Different laws might apply to the tram, but normally hitting a stationary object is the fault of the driver.
@ Bramble!....you don't seem to get it do you?... and you are also obviously not a driver, or if you are, have a severely limited knowledge of the road. Your taking on the tram drivers actions is like me saying that I assume from a distance that I may get past a vehicle ahead and then when I get near it I then find I can't and then hit it!!!! I would then be guilty of careless driving 100% no question regardless of whether the van was parked badly or not. See the light like Fitton Hill has.
Is this a figment of our collective imaginations? I though OMBC assured us this sort of thing wouldn't be happening? No need for the old route via the railway line, in case the town centre route gets blocked, as it won't be happening.
Between the blocked route, power failures and quite regular points failures, are we still enjoying our new "more reliable" tram service?
@Flake - oh dear oh dear oh dear. Don't recollect me saying anything about English law at all? I was merely pointing out that your example is flawed as you can't compare a slightly misparked van to debris clearly covering the tram tracks. I do know you like to make unrelated comments so can't say your response was not expected. Maybe you should follow your own advice. Abuse me for assuming something followed by your words "I assume". Genius
@skay - if you read my comment properly you would see that my point is that if someone is parked incorrectly then the fault should be with them. Well aware of the current law and am in agreement that if you hit a stationary vehicle that is parked correctly then of course it is your fault. Surely careless driving should apply to people who can't park properly?
Bramble.. I have been driving for 30 years and learned a long time ago that you dont assume anything while driving. You have to look and be aware of your surroundings and other vehicles. If a double decker bus drives under a low bridge then the driver takes the blame. If a sat nav tells a driver to turn the wrong way up a one way street again, the driver is to blame. The same applies to the tram driver. He was in a moving vehicle. He should be aware of the width of the tram & his surroundings.
whats the big deal its just a white van man, they have to do things like this every now & then to keep up their image.
Owdamer - I understand your point but my point is that when an issue like this is caused by someone who has parked incorrectly then they should be at fault. That's just as careless. The issue I have with this
Example as well is if the tram driver had stopped, would the van driver have been held account for the subsequent tram delay? No, the tram
Driver would. The entire fault is down to lazy parking by the van driver and yet because he is the stationary vehicle so he gets away with it?
If this picture of the tram and van collision is taken after the tram left King Street and was heading towards Rochdale how is it the front and middle of the tram got passed the van?
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YOUTH LEGION BASEBALL: Regional tourney begins Saturday
Akin to I-Medical manager Doug Pennington, S.W. Jack skipper Mitch Pacconi refuses to look past his first-round foe in the Pennsylvania Youth American Legion Western Regional baseball tournament.
But Pennington and Pacconi, who watched their teams square off in last year's regional championship game and in two straight league championship series, each noticed that in an ideal situation, their teams would lock horns on Day 3 of the tournament.
This scenario would only play out if Punxsutawney-based I-Medical and Indiana-based S.W. Jack win their first two games, on Saturday and Sunday.
The tournament begins Saturday at First Commonwealth Field in Homer City with Indiana County champ I-Medical taking on Farmington at 5 p.m. and county runner-up S.W. Jack facing Meyersdale at 7:30 p.m.
The top three teams advance to the Pennsylvania Youth American Legion State Tournament, which begins Aug. 3 at First Commonwealth.
"That'd be great. We can only hope it does happen," Pacconi said of the possibility of facing I-Medical on Day 3 in the winners' bracket. "It really is a great rivalry. The people, the coaches and the players are all great from Punxsutawney. There's no hatred between them, but when the game starts, they'd both kill to win."
"It's kind of nice to play somebody else for a change. The bad thing is, if we both win, we're eventually going to meet," Pennington said. "The rivalry goes back years. I've been involved with Junior Legion baseball for eight years, and when it first started, neither one of us got along. It's always good to beat Mitch because he always has his team's ready to go. But as the years have gone by the rivalry has definitely mellowed out a lot."
The defending regional champion Black Sox will make their third straight appearance and fourth in five years at regionals.
Pacconi has steered S.W. Jack to eight state tournament berths since 1989. He said he'll rely on his stable of 15-year-old pitchers to try and repeat as the tournament champ.
"I think we've got a good shot with our pitching. We've got five solid 15-year-old starters," Pacconi said, referring to Cole Shaffer, Zach Schultz, Chase Kromer, Bobby Bell and Tanner Yard. "They'll give us a chance to beat any team. We've just got to play hard and see what happens."
Permitted to pick up one player from the league, Pacconi added Yard from Young Township. Pacconi said he plucked Yard over a plethora of the league's best players because of Yard's ability to man any position on the diamond.
"Picking up someone like Tanner helps a lot because of his ability to play anywhere on the field," Pacconi said. "He can pitch. He's a good infielder, and he can play the outfield. … It particularly helps us this year because our bench is just so thin."
For the second straight season, I-Medical will head into regionals as the county champ under Pennington and will face a county runner-up (Farmington) in its first-round game. Like Pacconi, however, Pennington has learned in his experience at regionals that every team poses similar threats.
"I really don't know a whole lot about those teams coming down here," Pennington said. "What I do know is that seeds don't make much of a difference in this tournament. Whether we're playing a county runner-up or a county champ, we're going to have to beat a formidable opponent. We're going to have to bring our 'A' game every day."
I-Medical will have to make due without a pickup player. Because of Pennsylvania Youth American Legion rules, Punxsutawney-based teams I-Medical and Fezell Enterprises are not allowed to add an ever-valuable pickup player.
Still, Pennington seemed perfectly content putting his crew up against the region's best in Homer City.
"Everybody's rested and healthy, and that's all we could ask. We're looking good and we're very excited to get down there and play some ball," Pennington said.


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Fruit Hill Farmers Market Opens 7th Season at RIC
The Fruit Hill Farmers Market returns to Rhode Island College for its seventh season on Thursday, Aug. 7.
The market is open every Thursday from 4-6 p.m. through Oct. 2. It is held on the lawn of the Old Alumni House on the Fruit Hill Avenue side of campus.
The Fruit Hill Farmers Market was established in 2009 to unite the college and its neighboring community and to support local growers, crafters, bakers and other vendors. Fruit Hill neighborhood residents Jennifer Zolkos and Jennifer Quinn founded the farmers market after approaching RIC President Nancy Carriuolo with the idea.
A coordinated effort between the Fruit Hill neighborhood and the college, the market is one of RIC's green initiatives, a focus of Carriuolo's presidency.
"We are pleased to be working with our friends from the Fruit Hill Neighborhood Association in bringing fresh, local produce to our neighborhood," said RIC President Carriuolo.
This season's market will feature a variety of produce, soaps, honey, bread and baked goods, herbs and much more.
Vendors at the market will include Decadent Designs, a specialty desert bakery in Smithfield; White Oak Farm, a North Scituate farm that grows fruits and vegetables; Bread Boss, a family-operated bakery in Johnson; and Fruit Hill Apiaries, a local honey producer.
Farm Fresh Rhode Island estimates that Fruit Hill Farmers Market customers may find the following items at this year's market, based on harvest: apples, blueberries, peaches, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, green beans, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes, winter squash and zucchini.
RIC Sustainability Coordinator Jim Murphy said the market is an excellent opportunity for the entire campus community to support the college's sustainability efforts and programs.
"It is imperative that we continue to build awareness of the importance of local agriculture as well as continue to build upon our relationship with our neighbors," Murphy said.
The Fruit Hill Farmers Market accepts WIC, Senior Coupons and EBT.
For more information, visit http://www.ric.edu/green/farmersmarket.php or call Patricia Nolin, special assistant to the president, at (401) 456-9854.


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As I sit in my dark office writing this, light from the full moon spills across my floor and leaves rustle across the patio outside, leaving me feeling a little unsettled. I'm not normally given to feelings of unease, but I've just spent the past couple of hours reading a new book from John Landis. The book, Monsters in the Movies: 100 Years of Cinematic Nightmares, is a nearly exhaustive collection of bad guys, boogeymen and things that go bump in the night and it is unbelievably, frighteningly fantastic.
Landis, who's better known for comedies, gave us the best werewolf transformation to ever hit the silver screen when An American Werewolf in London terrorized box offices in 1981. Three decades later, David Kessler's shape-shift to a "hound from hell" still impresses. Surprisingly, so do many of the vampires, zombies, mad scientists and mutated beasts found in the book's 320 pages. All decades of the past century are represented well in Monsters in the Movies and, while Landis is clear this is not meant to be encyclopedic, it's remarkable how many miscreations he's managed to fit in.
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"I strive to change the face of languages in American education."
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Concentration: English
"Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world." – Nelson Mandela
I believe that in a globalizing world it is essential that our education system reflects the challenges undergraduates will face. My education was based across three continents. It began in Scotland, where I was born, though I moved to England at a young age. I attended high school in Swaziland, a small kingdom in Southern Africa where only 1 million people speak Siswati. I came to America for college with a strong sense of how this multi-culturalism aided my personal development. Upon coming to Brown to study, I was convinced that it was necessary for colleges to prepare students to engage with a fluid and changing world.
The most tangible way to engage with a culture is through communication – language learning. However, only 5% of American students learn a foreign language. Of those that do, 95% learn a European language. This gives students a narrow definition of humanity and limited opportunity to leverage their skills in areas where European languages aren't spoken, which are usually among the less wealthy regions. I joined the Student Language Exchange because I saw a lot of well-intentioned American students, aiming to instigate progress in the developing world, who were not equipped with the cultural fluency to do so. In expanding the Student Language Exchange, I have made it my purpose to bridge the gaps in the American education system. I aim for an education system in which every culture is valued equally, and students have the chance to communicate with all the world's people.
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The Student Language Exchange (SLE) aims to introduce American students to diverse world cultures. We facilitate weekly workshops in which native speakers of languages not formally offered by the university share their culture with their peers. We provide undergraduates the opportunity to engage with diverse world cultures, enhancing their global awareness and preparing them to work in an ever-expanding world. After having brought 17 new languages to two colleges, we are now expanding to work in institutions across America. I will use the fellowship to launch expansion efforts, sparking a nationwide change in language education.


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November 5, 2013 | All Things Digital
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer is tearing her way through the content celebrities, it seems. First, news star Katie Couric . Then, prominent tech reviewer David Pogue . Now, it seems, she has engaged herself in preliminary discussions with Ryan Seacrest's multi-pronged entertainment production company about what one source called "interesting business opportunities." Oooh, I like interesting! Maybe a singing competition? Nope, he's been there. Maybe a radio show? Yipes, he's done that
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Barcelona have leapt to the defence of Lionel Messi after he was accused of racially abusing Royston Drenthe during the on-loan Everton midfielder's time in Spain.
Drenthe, who is spending the season at Goodison Park on a temporary deal from Real Madrid, claimed in Holland's Helden magazine that he was taunted by the Argentina superstar when they met in the Primera Division.
But Barca today insisted the accusations were "well wide of the mark".
When quizzed on the issue by Press Association Sport, a Barca spokesman said: "The player has always shown a maximum respect and sportsmanship towards his rivals, something which has been recognised by his fellow professionals many times, and we are sure that any accusations to the contrary are well wide of the mark.
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I don't know about you, but crunchy snow, Christmas stories, and hot chocolate are the last things on my mind while we cruise on through the steamy days of July. But I learned my lesson the hard way last October when I tried to get tickets to an event I knew my train-lover would eat up. Two months in advance, I surely thought I would get tickets. Nope, they were sold out (I even tried on Craigslist for awhile until I finally let it go), and I heard they went on sale in July! I vowed I would get winter and the polar on my mind when July rolled around again.
No, not that kind of Polar. I mean the Polar Express at the National Railroad Museum in Green Bay. This long-time coveted event takes place November 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, and December 1 and 2. The classic Christmas tale comes alive in a dramatic reading and train ride. The event runs from 3pm-9pm. There are 3 shows each day at 3pm, 5pm and 7pm. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, July 25, on their website here.
So I know this isn't a picture of the Polar Express, but since I have not been to the event, I tried to find the snowiest, train picture imaginable. BRRR! Good thing you ride IN the train. I've heard from numerous moms that the event is a cozy, memorable time for the whole family. Premium class tickets (where Santa is on board) run for $27.50 and depending on the day/time, Adults are $16.50/$15 and kids are $14/$13 for normal class tickets. Under 1 is free if you hold the child on your lap. ** UPDATE 7/30/2012 Please note that this is different than last year – I was told 2 when I called, however, a reader let me know that they changed it. I called again and spoke with a director who reiterated the UNDER 1 policy ** The prices of the tickets are a bit pricey (especially if you have a large family), but we are going to make this a special winter occasion for our train fanatic. Tickets do sell out for this event so plan ahead. Don't be like me and wait until winter is on your brain!
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Updated: November 27, 2015
Using the different offerings from Microsoft Azure, users can create applications that run on the cloud. These applications operate in their own 'space' on the cloud but at the same time need to interact with other on-premises or cloud applications. As a result, there is a need to bridge the message and transport protocol mismatch between these disparate applications. Bridging these mismatches is the realm of integration.
Microsoft Azure BizTalk Services provides integration capabilities for the Azure Platform to:
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Provide rich messaging endpoints on the cloud to process and transform messages
Enable business-to-business messaging using EDI, AS2, and EDIFACT
Help organizations integrate with disparate applications, both on cloud and on-premises
In other words, BizTalk Services provides common integration capabilities (e.g. bridges, transforms, B2B messaging) on Microsoft Azure. Specifically:
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Integrating commerce transactions between businesses over industry or vertical-specific standards, such as X12, and so on.
BizTalk Services provides a BizTalk Services Portal on the cloud that enables you to manage your EDI message transactions with trading partners.
For more information, see EDI, AS2, and EDIFACT Messaging (Business to Business).
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In addition to this game, the following people are listed as working on other games. No more than 25 people are listed here, even if there are more than 25 people who have also worked on other games.
Jeremy Soule, 82 other games
David Grossman, 75 other games
Ron Gilbert, 74 other games
Marcus King, 52 other games
Brad P. Taylor, 49 other games
Eric Snyder, 47 other games
Sören Winterfeldt, 44 other games
Jason King, 39 other games
Thomas Schmidt, 35 other games
Kevin Smith, 28 other games
Dave Timoney, 27 other games
Frank Bry, 25 other games
Mike Fisher, 24 other games
Nicholas Lavroff, 23 other games
Adrian Bourne, 22 other games
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Tim Wright, 20 other games
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Audrey DeRoche, 16 other games
Brian W. Brown, 16 other games
Clayton Kauzlaric, 16 other games
Rebecca Coffman, 15 other games
People who have worked on this game have also collaborated on the creation of the following games:
Total Annihilation: The Core Contingency, a group of 41 people
Total Annihilation: Kingdoms, a group of 28 people
Total Annihilation: Kingdoms - Iron Plague, a group of 17 people
Freddi Fish and Luther's Water Worries, a group of 14 people
Freddi Fish and Luther's Maze Madness, a group of 13 people
Spy Fox in Cheese Chase, a group of 12 people
Pajama Sam: No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside, a group of 12 people
Backyard Baseball 2001, a group of 12 people
Total Annihilation: Battle Tactics, a group of 12 people
Supreme Commander, a group of 12 people
Putt-Putt and Pep's Dog on a Stick, a group of 10 people
Pajama Sam's SockWorks, a group of 10 people
Dungeon Siege, a group of 10 people
Putt-Putt's One-Stop Fun Shop, a group of 10 people
Putt-Putt Travels Through Time, a group of 10 people
Spy Fox in "Dry Cereal", a group of 9 people
Pajama Sam's Lost & Found, a group of 9 people
Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance, a group of 9 people
Freddi Fish's One-Stop Fun Shop, a group of 9 people
Freddi Fish 2: The Case of the Haunted Schoolhouse, a group of 9 people
Blue's ABC Time Activities, a group of 9 people
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Dungeon Siege II, a group of 8 people
Putt-Putt and Pep's Balloon-o-Rama, a group of 8 people
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Financial Analysis perspective of Excel 2013Rapid Skillz
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This Course Consists of the following Contents -1.Navigating worksheets, 2.Understanding Cell References, 3.The Backstage view - Analysis Perspective, 4.Printing Worksheets - Print Area, Headers /Footers, 5.Excel protection features (password Protecting sheets, and hiding Formula), 6.Exporting Excel data to other formats - CSV, PDF, and others, 7.Handling conditional structures using IF Functions, 8.Using Nested IF conditions, 9.Using Operators with IF – AND, OR, NOT, 10.Advanced Excel Functions – SUMIFS, COUNTIF, SUMPRODUCT and related functions, 11.Creating Mega-Formula using multiple functions. Through these subjects skills are developed and knowledge is acquired in order to fulfil a position or job efficiently and with confidence. Our online methodology makes it easier to combine your professional and personal life. Even you have a busy day to day live, this course adapts itself to your routine. Should you have any doubts, please do not hesitate to ask for more information through Emagister, leading educational portal.
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This Course is made for Students and the Professionals can able to perform all Data Manipulation, Formatting & Navigation techniques easily on any financial analysis data. Gain good opportunity in investment banking, financial analysis and consulting companies with good hike in salary, As per the Microsoft survey, Excel programmers are earning more than their colleagues. At the end of the day, everything an financial analyst does is all about dollars and cents and best way to calculate that bottomline is to organize those numbers is a spreadsheet and to work on it.
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What is the Story?
The Story, condensed into 31 chapters, sweeps you into the unfolding progression of Bible characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. Using the clear, accessible text of the NIV bible, it allows the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. Features include: Events, characters, and teaching of the Bible arranged chronologically, time lines, discussion questions, list of Bible characters, chart of biblical events.
Over 31 weeks we will study God's Word during the Sunday morning worship service at 9:30 a.m., Sunday morning Bible Study at 8:30 a.m. and small groups throughout the week.
Read some of the questions that have been asked as we walk through "The Story" together in our weekly small groups.
Get up to date by listening to a recent sermon if you missed a Sunday or just want to listen to the Sunday lesson again. Lessons relate to the current readings from "The Story"
Sunday Morning Lessons for All Ages
Several Bible classes are available on Sunday mornings before service at 8:30 a.m. to learn and grow in an age-appropriate setting.
The Adult Bible Class is led by Pastor Mike at 8:30 a.m. in Theater 6 with an indepth look at the reading for the week. A Teen Class will be available with video components to enhance their study for students 6-12th grade. The Story is the NIV text of the Bible in chronological order condensed into 31 chapters.
Elementary Bible Class will feature 2 books for varying reading levels. The Story for Kids (advanced readers) uses the New International Reader's Version of the Bible. Events, characters and teachings are arranged in chronological order for kids who are able to read chapter books.
Elementary Bible Class will also have The Story for Children (younger readers) available which is a storybook Bible with scripture quotations from the New Interenatioanal Reader's Version of the Bible. Each story includes God's message with vibrant illustrations for young children ages 4 and up.
Preschool and Toddlers Bible Class will use The Story for Little Ones which contains large full color illustrations with 31 Bible stories from the Old and New Testament with Scripture taken from the New International Readers Version of the Bible.
Reading Timeline
Please have the chapter read in advance of date.
2014 Reading Calendar
June 1 - Chapter 15
June 8 - Pentecost
June 15 - Chapter 16
June 22 - Chapter 17
June 29 - Chapter 18
July 6 - Chapter 19
July 13 - Chapter 20
July 20 - Chapter 21
July 27 - Chapter 22
August 3 - Chapter 23
August 10 - Chapter 24
August 17 - Chapter 25
August 24 - Chapter 26
August 31 - Chapter 27
Sept. 7 - Chapter 28
Sept. 14 - Chapter 29
Sept. 21 - Chapter 30
Sept. 28 - Chapter 31
Available Small Groups
Throughout the 31 weeks of "The Story," small groups will be meeting throughout the area to dig in deeper and enjoy fellowship with one another. Use this guide to find and join a small group. If you are out of town, or have a conflict, you can attend any of the other small groups as a guest!!
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Evening - 7 p.m.
Tuesday Small Groups
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Evening - 7 p.m.
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In 1954, a little boy in a Mexican village stole some money from the poor box of the small church. The young priest, an American named William Wasson, would not press charges and instead asked for custody of the boy. The judge not only agreed but sent him eight more homeless boys the following week. By the end of the year, Wasson was making a home for 32 boys.
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They do look pretty phat ay, shame they r illegal in nz
Yeah it is.
To be save I never drive with them turn on.
Only when the car is park and on a lot are they on.
Can you get them in NZ if you don't have them on when your driving?
Who will know but you that you have color lights.
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