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Innovative approaches to teaching engineering drawing at tertiary institutions
Kosse, Vladis & Senadeera, Wijitha (2011) Innovative approaches to teaching engineering drawing at tertiary institutions. International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education, 39(4), pp. 323-333.
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This paper arises from our concern for the level of teaching of engineering drawing at tertiary institutions in Australia. Little attention is paid to teaching hand drawing and tolerancing. Teaching of engineering drawing is usually limited to computer-aided design (CAD) using AutoCAD or one of the solid-modelling packages. As a result, many engineering graduates have diffi culties in understanding how views are produced in different projection angles, are unable to produce engineering drawings of professional quality, or read engineering drawings, and unable to select fits and limits or surface roughness. In the Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering at the Queensland University of Technology new approaches to teaching engineering drawing have been introduced. In this paper the results of these innovative approaches are examined through surveys and other research methods.
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I was wondering if anyone can tell me which is faster, two processors or one processor with two cores?
I thought it would the two processors but I searched with Google and found a result saying that it's the two cores so now I'm a bit confused.
I'm going to sleep now as it's nearly 2AM here so I'll have to check in the morning for replies.
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Performance Question: Dual Processers or Dual Cores?(21 posts)
Justin, let me start by saying that I am not a CPU designer, but I used to know some of them and I would ask them the same kinds of questions. Sadly the answer is still, "it depends".
Let's consider each core as a Processing Unit (PU). The 2 single-core processors have 2 PUs and the 1 dual-core processor has 2 PUs. It would seem to be even, but already there is a disparity. There is always a limit to the number of transistors that can be written on a single die for a single chip. When you increase the number of cores on a die, there is usually a trade-off of less compute power for each core. Using the same fabrication process, it's easier to put more on a single core processor -- more pipelines, more L2, more ALUs, etc. -- than on a dual core.
Now, let's imagine that all the PUs have the same compute power. The next disparity appears in the speed at which the two processors can communicate with each other to coordinate work. The 2 cores on the same die can be interconnected by a high-speed bus that is also on-die. This bus can easily be as wide as you please and will run at the core clock speed. The 2 separate processors, however, have to have an external interconnect bus which will always be slower, narrower, and more latent. As a result, for tasks that require coordination between PUs, the dual core has a huge advantage.
Now, let's get back to the real world. With 2 processors, each can be more powerful than the cores on a dual-core processor. As a result, any tasks that can be divided between the 2 processors which requires little or no coordination will be completed faster by the 2 processors. With tasks that make heavy use of the PU interconnect bus, the dual core has a big advantage and will be faster when the PUs are all of equal power and sometimes when they are not. This is why the answer is: "it depends".
Sometimes the CPU maker puts out single-core chips with a dual-core die in them and one of the cores is disabled. There is a situation where the single core variant has the same compute power as the dual-core version of the chip. However, it would be unlikely that someone would buy 2 of these single-core chips where the one core is disabled and run them in parallel. Much easier to get a single dual core.
Finally, the science of breaking compute work down into separate threads and how to dispatch threads in a multi-PU environment is still evolving. Does a deeper pipeline result in better real-world performance? Remember that Intel stopped using their Hyperthreading technology in the Core 2 design, but now it's back in Core i7. That just shows me that they are still learning and testing new ideas.
That makes sense. I was hoping for a simple yes/no answer but I know many hardware questions (Like AMD or Intel, ATI/NVidia, etc.) are in a "it depends" area and that is just the way it goes.
I was asking because I was thinking of upgrading the server I have for my home network to do file sharing, email, backup and other things to a more powerful one.
My current server has two processors, each with Hyper threading turned on so the Operating System sees 4 processors from that.
Here is what wikipedia says each processor is based on what
cat /proc/cpuinfo told me:
Model | Frequency | L2-Cache | FSB | Mult | Release Date Intel "Irwindale" Xeon 2.8 | 2800 MHz | 2048 KiB | 800 MT/s | 14x | Sep 26, 2005
I was thinking I could get a single quad-core 3.0 Ghz processor (Along with the motherboard too of course) and it would be faster then two of those but then I wasn't sure.
I'm not sure if I even need more then 2.8 Ghz in speed though. The issue I'm finding is I want to use virtual machines but my current server doesn't support Intel VT and it only has 1GB of RAM.
Now that I think about it, all I really need is Intel VT and a bunch of RAM.
I looked up Irwindale and see that it is based on the P4 Prescott core. That's two technology generations back with the current tech being Core i7 and the previous being Core/Core 2. I certainly have little doubt that an i7 could run circles around those two Xeons.
When I think of a server for the typical home or SOHO user, I expect that most of them will be I/O bound. A file server, for example, is unlikely to be able to saturate a single i7 core with data from 1 RAID array being sent over 1 network adapter. A "server" processor, such as the Xeon series, would be recommended for a setup with multiple network adapters or LOTs of users requesting files at the same time.
Also you can't compare clock speeds between different technology generations because newer processors do more work in a single clock cycle.
You can get a fairly cheap Core 2 Quad these days, and drop as much memory as possible into the box. Virtual machines require enormous amounts of memory... the more the better. CPU isn't as important.
Hard drive speed is pretty important though... a slow hard drive will make a virtual machine pretty painful to use.
True though I don't think I need a Core i7 processor. I think a Core 2 Quad would work.
And while you can't compare clock speeds only between generations you could compare it if you could compensate for how much you gain with a better chipset. Not exactly sure how I would do that though.
As for the difference between Core 2 and Xeon, I'm didn't really think about it when I first got a server. I just got one from Dell that looked like it would work and it did for a little while.
Now that I'm getting a new server, I'm attempting to find one that will do what I need without going overboard that should hopefully not need to be replaced within a couple years like my current server.
@The Geek:
I didn't even think of the hard drive speed but that makes sense.
Right now I run Gentoo Linux as the host OS and Windows Server 2003 as the guest OS. It works ok but it is slow to use and now I want to upgrade it to Windows Server 2008 which has higher requirements.
I use Gentoo Linux for the file/printer sharing, email storage, DHCP, DNS, Apache and other things that Linux does well. I use Windows Server for Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Software Update Services (WSUS)Windows Deployment Services (WDS), Yahoo POPs, and other things that Windows Server does well.
Now, of course I don't really "need" any of those except for file/printer sharing but I'm a Geek and like to setup complex things just because :)
As for speed, how fast do you think would be enough? Like a 7200 RPM drive or would it be best to go to 10,000 RPM or higher?
I see now that I should have just named my topic "New Server Needed for Virtualization" or similar. It doesn't really matter now though.
Also would it be better to buy a computer or build one myself for a server? I have always thought I would rather buy a pre-built one just to save time and effort as I just want to poke around with the software not mess around with getting the hardware put together and working first. I can do so though if it's significantly cheaper or better that way.
Not to mention that I didn't want to do research for every little component like the motherboard, case, power supply, etc. When I just want to pick out a few things like hard drive, processor speed and amount of memory.
Thus why I have a Dell PowerEdge 1800 for a server, a Media Center computer from eBay and a Desktop computer from eBay.
The Media Center (Running Linux and mythtv) worked for a while as both a Frontend and a Backend but now I'm starting to run into problems as automatic transcoding of the PVR-500 MPEG2 stream/commercial flagging end up making the video playback have issues and the case doesn't have room for the amount of hard drives I have (In part to make room, the power supply sits outside of the case).
So my plan is to make my current server the mythtv backend and the current media center be a mythtv frontend for playback only.
My current media center has a Pentium 4 2.93GHz processor which should be sufficient when just doing MPEG-2/DVD/MPEG-4 playback. I'm not sure about HD Television but I don't need that at the current time.
Justin, you should get whatever processor you choose, of course. It just seems to me that the Core i7 is a good deal right now. The entry-level Core i7 920 is cheaper than the most expensive Core 2 Quad and performs better. From the tests that I have seen, it's performance is on par with the way more expensive Core 2 Extremes. Also, since the i7 motherboards use triple channel memory, you will have more slots to expand the RAM. The Asus P6T comes with 6 (!) memory slots. Of course, the motherboard will be more expensive but it will have more longevity.
As for the drive speed, at 10k or even 15k RPMs, a single drive will still leave your server I/O bound. Using multiple disks, perhaps in a RAID configuration, is better and still won't saturate the bandwidth of a SATA-II controller. However, the next bottleneck is likely to be your network. Even a gigabit ethernet network will be slower than what the SATA-II bus is capable of.
You have so much going on, appears you are almost in a commercial venture. :) :)
I would probably start looking at Link below and then see what I could match up up on E-Bay.
Think you are going to have to make a Build to get what you want at an affortable non-commercial price.
Best Regards,
Rick P.
I did not realize that. I had assumed that the Core i7 would be far more expensive then the Core Duo/Xeon processors. It appears a quick check of Dell's site shows the Studio XPS system with a Core i7 processor is cheaper then a PowerEdge 1900 with a Core 2 Quad processor.
That seems a bit odd so I'll have to figure out why it's that way. Either way it seems the Core i7 processor isn't as much as I thought it would be.
For RAID, I'm not sure that I need that and there is one thing about RAID that has always bugged me: If I have a RAID system set up, my motherboard with it's RAID controller fails and I transfer that failed hard disk to another computer with a different RAID system, I wouldn't be able to read the data on the drive due to it having been formated in that one RAID system.
For the network bottleneck, I don't think I've hit that yet. In fact at last check I couldn't get full gigabit speeds. I just replaced my Cat 5E cables with Cat 6 cables so I'll have to test that soon and see if it helped.
I've stopped using eBay for various reasons and have switched to Newegg and Amazon for computer parts.
I'll look at prices on Newegg but it seems like the prices can't be much cheaper then buying a pre-built computer.
In addition to reasons listed in my last post, I have not built a computer from parts before, so I'm a bit worried I would mess something up and end up with an expensive set of non-working parts.
Though the processor and motherboard would be about the only new things to me as I have added/removed/replaced just about everything else inside various computers before.
Update on the RAID: The issue I listed probably only exists with RAID controller cards. I bet if I used the software RAID system in Linux I wouldn't have as big of a problem as it would be Linux compatible. Which is better then certain RAID card compatible.
I thought about it for a while and came up with the following configuration:
Usage: Due to the Core i7, it should be able to work as both a server and mythtv backend.
Processor: Core i7 Extreme
Memory: 12 GB ( 6 x 4GB )
Motherboard: Not sure yet.
Hard Drives:
1. 300GB hard drive with 3 partitions (Or somewhere around that size, depends on different things, will also be a fast drive for sure).
Partition 1 has a thin Virtual Machine host OS.
Partition 2 has Gentoo Linux.
Partition 3 has Windows Server 2008.
2. RAID 5 array for file serving and TV recording storage.
3 drives that are each 1 TB for available storage.
1 drive that is 1 TB for redundancy.
There are a few issues I still have to solve:
1. Figure out how to deal with current server.
Either get rid of it or just replace the components inside though that will be most of them so I still have to figure out what to do with those components.
2. Figure out what OS will work best as a VM host OS.
3. Make sure Linux RAID/LVM will work the way I want.
4. Find a Linux compatible voice modem to do things like automatic pausing of a playing recording when the phone rings and to function as an answering machine.
After looking into it, the Core i7 940 should work. I don't need to go to the extreme processor. In fact the Core i7 920 would probably be ok. I was worried about the going to 2.66 Ghz when my processor is 2.80Ghz but that small difference is probably made up by the improvements in the Core i7 design instead of the Pentium 4 design I have like ScottW said.
Well I looked on Newegg and found that I could get the componets cheaper by builting it myself instead of buying it so I just lined out a set of components and bought them.
Here they are:
Case plus power supply: COOLER MASTER Stacker 810 RC-810-KKA1-GP Black Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Full Tower Computer Case RS-850-EMBA 850W Power Supply
Motherboard: ASUS P6T6 WS Revolution LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Video Card: EVGA 512-P3-N954-TR GeForce 9500 GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Processor: Core i7 920 Nehalem 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920 - Retail
Memory: OCZ Platinum 12GB (6 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model OCZ3P1333LV12GS - Retail
Operating Systems hard drive: Western Digital VelociRaptor WD1500HLFS 150GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive (bare drive) - OEM
RAID Storage Drives (4 Drives): SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD103UJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Hard Drive SATA cables: None, I should have enough spare cables to cover those drives. I should probably double check though.
Hopefully, this works out, I'm still a bit worried about things not working as I've never built a PC before.
Though I should be able to do it as I know a lot about most of the components.
A very, very wise choice to Build instead of purchase a pre-built machine. :) :)
Without the correct controlable hardware, your software and plans would have gone astray.
Best Regards,
Rick P. :) :)
Just a quick update to say that I got the parts on Wednesday, me and my Dad put the computer together and it booted on the first try.
Now I just have a few things to decide:
* Which of the 100s of GNU/Linux distributions I want to use. I'm leaning towards Fedora Linux at the moment by Ubuntu, Red Hat, SUSE and others look good too.
* Do I even want to attempt a RAID 5 setup. I found some fairly scary articles online that said using 1TB drives with a RAID 5 is not reliable enough. One said to use RAID 6 and another argued that neither would be good enough to guard against hard drive failure. Sense I will have a 1TB drive outside of the RAID array to backup important data (like family pictures. Recorded TV shows don't need extra protection, it would be nice but they take so much space it's not really a practical thing to do so) so it shouldn't be that big of a deal if the RAID did fail (it would just stuck to wait to restore 1GB or so of data to the array if it totally failed).
* Other things I can't remember right now. I'll post them if I remember what they are and need help with them.
Raid Wikipedia Information for those who are following this Build and Discussion.
From an early Raid Controller Manual---
"The terms Fault Tolerance, Simultaneous Catastrophic Hard Drive Failure, Error Detection / Correction and Parity may appear foreboding but are based in mathematics and are relatively easy to quantify."
Rick P.
For reference, here is the main link I saw: ZDnet Storage Blog: Why RAID 5 stops working in 2009
So far the fact that blog/news sites like zdnet always seem to always over hype issues that are really nothing to be concerned about makes me question how valid is it is in the first place but I should probably figure out if there is anything to it before doing the whole RAID thing.
Suggest Running the Bios Locked Raid Array in 0+1 (10) (Striping / Mirror) (Performance + Redundancy) Configuration.
There are (6) combinations in which (2) HDs can experience Simultaneous Catastrophic Failure.
A Raid 0+1 (10) configuration provides Dual Fault Tolerance in (4) out of the (6) combinations.
You have NO control over HD Quality and Mean Time to Failure Rate. It is a statistical bell curve calculation for each HD manufactured.
Once you have the array with software up and running to your liking, suggest making a Ghost Archive or Similar Archive of the Array and storing it on the 1TB Backup HD.
Disconnect the 1TB HD from the system so it is just doesn't spin needlessly.
If one the HDs in the array fails, use another Exactly Identical HD to Replace the Faulty HD and Rebuild the Array.
If the array should experience Dual Simultaneous Catastrophic Failure, [rarely occurring (2) out of (6) possible combination], then Replace the (2) HDs which Failed and UN-Archive a Fresh, Up-to-date Array Configuration from the 1TB Back Up HD. (10 minutes time estimate)
The 1TB Backup Archive Should be Backed up on a 12 - 24 hour cycle based on the amount of data loss considered acceptable.
Suggest you use The Geeks Backup Time Schedule and Methods for Data Backup Archiving.
BTW: Besides SATA HDs, I use IDE HDs (also) to Backup Archives as they can be easily switched among different machines in case of MB Failure.
Please E-mail me if you don't understand this post because I'm not that good at explaining every small detail of how I setup my machines. :) :)
The proof is that my network has never been down for more than a few minutes as you have seen. That's why each machine has (6) HDs. (LOL)
Best Regards,
Rick P.
@raphoenix: That actually seems similar to what I was thinking of of doing.
It all made sense except for one thing, BTW: Besides SATA HDs, I use IDE HDs (also) to Backup Archives as they can be easily switched among different machines in case of MB Failure..
That doesn't really make sense for two reasons:
1. It seems you might be referring to the older Parallel ATA (PATA) standard by saying IDE but that is not what IDE actually means.
Here is a quote from wikipedia to explain it The terms "integrated drive electronics" (IDE), "enhanced IDE" and "EIDE" have come to be used interchangeably with ATA (now Parallel ATA). However the terms "IDE" and "EIDE" are at best imprecise. Every ATA drive is an "integrated drive electronics" drive, but not every "integrated drive electronics" drive is an ATA drive, as the term also correctly describes SCSI drives: They have the drive controllers on board and present the drive to the host as an array of blocks. -- Wikipedia: ATA - Current Terminology
I said might above as due to what it means I really no idea what you are referring to.
2. If you do mean PATA then that doesn't make sense as SATA drives are better then PATA drives in many ways.
I'll post more about my current configuration and possible RAID setup later.
Here is my current hard drive setup:
Main Server (provides a file server, does other things too but they don't matter for RAID as they don't use much hard drive space):
* 1 500GB drive
Stores Gentoo Linux Operating System, file shares (they use the bulk of the space, of course) and a small amount of data for other programs.
* 1 80GB drive for storing Virtual Machines like Windows NT 4.0 Server, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008.
Windows NT 4.0 Server is not running most of the time, I just have it as I sometimes like to run older software just for the fun of it, it requires the lowest resources of all but doesn't have Active Directory/Group Policy at all (There is domain support and policy but it sucks) so it's fairly useless for actual usage.
Windows Server 2003 runs all the time and provides Active Directory/Group Policy and a couple other things.
Windows Server 2008 hardly ever runs because as it's based on the Windows Vista codebase, it barely runs at all on a Pentium 4 chipset with less then 1GB of RAM which is a good portion of the reason for buying a new system.
* 1 500GB backup drive
This drive holds back ups for nearly everything on the 500GB drive plus a few data file backups on other computers in the house
Media Center (records/downloads TV Shows and provides a file server for them, also a frontend but that doesn't matter for RAID)
* 1 80GB SATA drive
Holds the Gentoo Linux Operating System with mythtv and other components.
* 1 SATA drive that is 1TB in size
Holds the bulk of my TV Show recordings
* 1 drive that is 1TB in size
I got this drive about two months ago for backup purposes (The other 1TB too but doesn't matter) but have not gotten around to setting it up as I've been very busy.
* Various drives (1 250GB SATA, 1 200GB PATA, 1 300GB PATA)
This is for storage of TV Shows and DVD rips I would like to keep but wouldn't be a big deal to lose as I could get them again (it would just suck re-ripping things or waiting for them to record).
This actually was all I had with the addition of 2 250GB SATA drives that I replaced when the following occurred to me:
1. I needed more space.
2. Had some TV Shows that would be very hard to get again for various reasons.
3. Managing 6 small hard drives without any RAID at all is a major pain.
This is what I'm thinking for a new setup:
New Server and Media Center backend (Computer is built, just need to install Operating System and Configure)
* 300GB hard drive with Fedora Linux 10 and the Virtual Machines (should just be Windows Server 2008 but I can't say for sure until I start setting things up)
* 1TB backup drive with same function as above, possibly 1.5GB or more depending on what I decide
* 3TB RAID array with added 1TB for parity or 2TB RAID array with 2TB for parity depending on what I decide
For this RAID I will take the 2 drives of 1TB from the Media Center and the 2 drives of 1 TB I just got from Newegg.
* As for the 2 500GB SATA drives, the 4 80GB SATA drives (I have 3 listed above and one extra that isn't used), the 1 250GB SATA drive, 200GB and 300GB PATA drives, I have no idea what can use them for at the moment. I would like to use at least the 500GBs in either the RAID or as extra backup drives.
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Sleeping is one of my favourite hobbies, so I was pretty keen to read this book. The idea that I can sleep AND get smarter at the same time is definitely one I'm looking forward to telling my parents and teachers about.
This non-fiction book has heaps and heaps of facts about sleep. How we sleep, why we sleep, what happens when we're sleeping and much more. Did you know that astronauts don't snore in space because gravity makes you snore? Or that ducks sleep with one eye open to look out for danger? Well, read this book and you'll find out all this and more!
Now, the bit about sleep making you smarter. Apparantly sleeping makes you feel more refreshed, and it's easier for your brain to learn things. In some big cities around the world there are little sleep capsules you can hire to have a nap! Some schools in Japan have a 15 minute nap time after lunch, and since they've started doing this students' work has improved!
The book goes into detail about dreams, and the stages of sleep such as REM, when the exciting things are happening in your dreams. It also tells you about how if your sleep stage is interrupted you can have trouble getting back to sleep – something for those insomniacs out there.
So I might be a little way off convincing my teachers that having a sleep is better for my education than doing my homework. However I'd definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to find out more about the mysteries of sleeping. An easy read recommended for non-fiction fans aged 10 and up.


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Yes, two birds have flown into your house this week. Crazy birds, My dad leaves the sliding glass door open so that my sister and I can go out and play on the deck. Our deck is 3 stories up and there are trees all around it. On a usual day we just go out and talk to the birds. Its not that warm yet so the door was only open 8 inches, but they flew in anyways. Birds in our TERRITORY... Cat alert, cat alert. The chase was on. We were determined to knock over everything that could be knocked over, spill everything that could be spilt, and made a mess of the house. Since dad was not home, both times, we kind of lost our minds in the bird chase. Dad thought that he had been robbed at first, but a quick servey proved everything was there. We have tall ceilings so the bird was able to fly around and make us cats knock stuff over. The bird would fly from picture frame to picture frame making them tilt to one side. It was all the birds fault. Both birdies made a clean get a way. We got a few feathers for souvenirs . And dad was so happy with the way we re- arranged the house.
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Woman barely escapes attempted kidnapping
CHICO, Calif. - Chico police are investigating after a woman reported a chilling kidnapping attempt.
It happened Friday night at around 8:00 p.m. in the 1200 block of West Sacramento Avenue.
The woman told police a white or Hispanic man in his 30s wearing dark clothing made a comment to her as she passed by, and she replied. Then, suddenly, she felt a plastic bag get pulled down over her head.
She then said the suspect dragged her along the sidewalk and pinned her up against a vehicle, likely in an attempt to force her inside.
The woman was ultimately able to free herself by kicking the suspect. She ran away and went to a nearby friend's home.
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I've been called a cheater, a loser, and things that seem torn from David Mamet dialog, all by 12-year-olds. Because I'm a camper. And proud of it.
In gamerspeak, "camping" is finding a safe, tactically advantageous spot—usually in a multiplayer first-person shooter—and sniping opponents whenever they creep into your rifle's sights. Your enemies don't know what hit them. It's glorious. Few acts in videogaming are more despised.
But your basic preteen gamer says camping is breaking the rules. Well, you know who else didn't play by the rules? America. During the Revolution, the British whined about our guerrilla tactics. Today, it's called asymmetric warfare, and it's what scrappy bands of poorly armed fighters do in the face of superior forces. Even Naval Postgraduate School tactician John Arquilla says he's a fan. "I'm a defender of camping," he says. "Sniping and related activities like setting booby traps and activating IEDs lie at the heart of irregular warfare," and it's up to everyone else to figure out how to deal. One tactic: "Stay off trails where snipers might lie in wait." Arquilla let me have that one for free. In other words, war, virtual or real, is hell, kids. And anything that pisses off so many 12-year-olds can't be all bad.Go Back to Top. Skip To: Start of Article.


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- UBA's national member firms clients' average renewal for all plan types increased by 5 percent – Ohio plans increased by 7.5 percent
- The national average monthly employee contribution to plans with contributions for all plan types is $126 for single and $494 for family – in Ohio, the cost is $115 for single and $327 for family.
- The average employer contribution to a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) was down from 2011 for a single employee and up for a family. Employer health savings account (HSA) contributions continue to decline. In Ohio, the annual employer HRA or HSA contribution for single was below the national average at $1,102 compared to $1,361.
- 18.7 percent of Ohio employers offered a company sponsored wellness program, compared to 17.7 percent nationally.
- As a direct result of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) changes, 91.7 percent of all plans now offer an unlimited lifetime maximum benefit compared with 81.3 percent in 2011 and just 16.1 percent in 2010.
- Less than half (48.0 percent) of all covered employees also elected to cover their dependents, a decline of 1.9 percent.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HORAN, a leading advisor in employee benefits and financial services, announces national health care costs continue to increase for both plan sponsors and their employees, according the 2012 Health Plan Survey conducted by its national partner, United Benefit Advisors (UBA), the nation's largest independent benefits advisory organization. The 2012 UBA Health Plan Survey provides the best source of data for area employers to benchmark their health plan based upon plan type, region, state, number of employees and industry category. As the only UBA firm in our region, HORAN has exclusive access to the survey data and can provide employers with a free, local benefits benchmarking report allowing access to more granular and accurate data. "As health care plan offerings and the federal regulatory environment become more complex, benchmarking data such as the 2012 UBA Health Plan Survey have become increasingly critical for employers looking to manage their health care benefit programs effectively," says Valerie Bogdan-Powers, HORAN Vice President of Group Operations. "Providing an attractive, competitive and cost-effective health plan is critically important to local employers. In order to provide such a plan, understanding how your health plan compares to other like companies is crucial." One noticeable trend from this year's survey is a decline in the percentage of plans offered for consumer driven health plans (CDHPs) in the United States for the first time since 2007. CDHPs growth stagnation is a critical pattern businesses should consider when making health plan purchasing decisions. Other notable trends include:


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Reviews - Almondsbury Interchange Hotel2
Gloucester Road,Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4AA
Customer Reviews
Our reviews are from genuine LateRooms.com customers. We verify that the customer has stayed before leaving a review.
65% would recommend it to a friend
Customer service
Food quality
Room quality
Excellent value for a Sunday night stay in basic accommodation.
Well located close to junction of M4/M5 in close proximity to Bristol.
For the price, the standard was excellent and the evening meal and breakfast satisfactory.
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Friendly and Comfortable
The stand-out thing about this hotel is the staff.
Super friendly, nothing is too much trouble. Breakfasts are good, if pretty standard fare. Good for business trips.
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Very nice.
Always like staying here: nice staff, value for money, warm, quiet, lots of hot water .
Just the 10:30 check is a bit harsh. 11 is even a tad better.
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Very pleasant stay, very reasonable price
We only stayed the one night as a break on a long trip.
Very convenient, reasonable, clean and tidy. Receptionist very friendly and helpful.
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my 2 night stay
MY single room was greatly in need of a refurb.
The mattress was old, worn and the springs could be felt. The furniture was equally old, from the 80's I would guess. The bottom drawer was missing from the bedside cabinet, none was matching. Even a good cooked breakfast was unforthcoming, toast, teacakes, cereals but nothing cooked. So, for the price I paid to laterooms, £65 per night - poor value. £45 max. Probably the worst value for money in any UK hotel I have stayed in.
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disgusting bedroom toilet seat not attached, bath chipped and stained.Bed sheets stained, bed springs poking through matteress.
Water still in kettle. Bar and food unavalable due to all staff away on christmas meal.
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Good fairly priced accommodation
Really nice lady on reception, who was very helpful.
Room was clean and comfortable. Plenty of free parking available
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Almondsbury Interchange Hotel
The great strength of this hotel is the warmth of the welcome and service you get from the staff, the rooms are fine for those travelling on a budget, it was easy to find with plenty of parking.
My only complaint was the breakfast offer which was very poor and really didn't meet what you would expect from a buffet breakfast.
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Really like this hotel
We have stayed here three times and have appreciated friendliness of all staff.
It is ideally situated and just a short car ride to Cribbs Causeway or a little bit longer into town.
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Almondsbury Interchange Hotel
This is a hotel in dire need of refurbishment.
Handy for the motorway and access to Bristol but its on a very busy main road and as the windows are not double glazed there was a constant noise resonating through the room. The fixtures and fittings in the room were dated and the carpet a patchwork of pieces trying desperately to hide previously installed bedroom furniture. The bed was comfortable and clean but the bathroom was tired and drab. The shower drizzled apologetically rather than gush but if you walked around a bit in the bath you did eventually get wet all over. The WiFi in the room was painfully slow. The menu for food served in the bar (there is no restaurant) was thoroughly underwhelming. I had the seafood platter which was no more than 3 of the greyist 'white fish' fingers, 3 pieces of something masquerading as scampi and one completely fried to death scallop. A fellow guest had the chicken curry that came with GARLIC BREAD. - in his words 'since when'. This place really does need money spending on it. It looks as if it hasn't seen a lick of paint or any other form of decoration for years. It also doesn't exactly smell fresh either. On a positive note, the lady on check in and check out was absolutely lovely.
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No. 16 Squadron History:
No. 16 Tactical Attack Squadron was raised in 1957 and was
equipped with F-86Fs with Squadron Leader Imam-ul-Haq Khan
as its first Commanding Officer. Little is recorded about
the early years of the squadron; due to unknown reasons, it
was disbanded in 1963. On 13 April 70, the squadron was
reactivated at PAF Base, Masroor, once again with F-86F
aircraft. Wing Commander Sharbat Ali Changazi was appointed
as the officer commanding. In February 1971, the squadron
was designated as the Fighter Leading School, where courses
were conducted for senior pilots of the PAF.
The squadron did not take part in the 1971 war as a unit;
instead its pilots were attached command of No 26 Squadron,
also an F-86F unit, which was based at PAF Base Peshawar.
Apart from leading several missions into enemy territory,
Wing Commander Changazi shot down 1 IAF Hunter. Squadron
Leader Cecil Chaudhry, also a member of 16 Squadron, was
attached to No 18; he accounted for an Su-7. Earlier in the
war, he himself had been shot down by ground fire but had
ejected safely and was recovered by own troops on the same
day. After the war, in October 1972, the squadron was once
again number-plated.
After a lapse of almost ten years the squadron was again
reactivated, this time with F-6 aircraft, and located at PAF
Base Rafiqui. At the same time, it was earmarked to receive
the first A-5 III aircraft. A group of officers and airmen
was therefore sent to China for familiarization with the new
aircraft. The first batch of A-5s landed at Rafiqui on 12th
February 1983. Wing Commander Hamid Saeed Khan was placed in
command of the squadron which was given a tactical attack
role. The re-equipment ceremony took place on 21st March
with General Mohammad lqbal, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Committee, as the guest of honour. The ceremony was attended
by the Ambassador of China and other dignitaries.
On 23rd March 1983, the squadron took part in the Pakistan
Day fly past at Rawalpindi. The base commander Amjad H.
Khan, led the A-5 formation which was judged the best of the
fly past, and a shield was presented to the squadron to mark
the occasion. Since No.16 was the first to fly the A-5s it
was instrumental in converting pilots of Nos. 7 and 26
Squadrons, which received the same aircraft later. For this
contribution, Wing Commander Hamid Saeed was commended with
a certificate from the CAS on 23rd March 1984. The squadron
was first put to test in exercise Jetstream in 1983 and
again when it took part in the armament competition in
February 1984.
In November 1985 the squadron became the first A-5 unit to
drop live 750 lb. bombs; it also carried out extensive
dissimilar aircraft combat training for the first time
against F-16s. In December, the squadron participated in
exercise Highmark 85 and a year later, in exercise Highmark
86 during which it carried out offensive operations as well
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I am a KiwiSaver member and small business owner.
I believe that business owners with KiwiSaver balances put their retirement savings at risk every day from creditors, under current legislation. This risk rises as member balances rise.
Within reason, I would like KiwiSaver members to be able to protect their superannuation benefits from creditors.
Are you aware of any options KiwiSaver members can take to secure their savings from potential creditors?
Personally I believe this is an issue the government should be considering in future KiwiSaver legislation review.
If the scheme member is not eligible to withdraw funds under the rules of the KiwiSaver scheme, the trustee of the scheme is under no obligation to release the funds to the Official Assignee (OA) until such time as the member becomes eligible.
The OA is also generally unable to claim a payment under the significant financial hardship provisions of the scheme's trust deed.
What is still not clear is the OA's interest post discharge from bankruptcy.
No precedent has yet been set.
Sarah Mitchell, Milford Asset Management retail product manager.
PwC director Ian Rowe adds: A member's KiwiSaver balance is unlikely to be at risk from creditors unless formal procedures were under way, such as bankruptcy, no asset procedure or summary instalment orders.
A change to the KiwiSaver legislation as currently drafted would be needed to prevent a member's interest from possible release to creditors in these circumstances.
The New Zealand Government's desire for a change may depend on the incidence of members' interests being released to creditors together with the findings of the courts in considering challenges by KiwiSaver members to a potential release to creditors.
When withdrawing from KiwiSaver for a first home I know you can take out your contributions and your employer's.
Does this also include the member tax credits and investment earnings?
Your first home withdrawal can be made up of your contributions, plus contributions from your employer, plus any investment earnings achieved by your KiwiSaver savings.
You are able to withdraw all or part of this accumulated amount.
You will not, however, be able to withdraw the government's $1000 kick-start contribution or member tax credits you have received.
Martin Lewington, Mercer New Zealand head.
I am trying to understand how matching member tax credit works for members who live overseas part of the year. Can you please confirm my understanding of the following scenarios.
Scenario one: KiwiSaver member lived overseas July 1, 2012 to October 1, 2012.
The member makes regular, voluntary contributions of $40 per fortnight.
My understanding is that the customer will get $520 matching member tax credit.
Scenario two: KiwiSaver member lived overseas July 1, 2012 to March 1, 2013.
The member makes regular voluntary contributions of $40 per fortnight.
My understanding is that the customer will not get a matching member tax credit as the customer lived overseas for more than 183 days during the year.
If the customer has been overpaid for member tax credit, does the customer need to inform IRD?
A member tax credit (MTC) is calculated using three variables: the member's eligibility status, the amount contributed and the proportion of the year the member was within New Zealand.
If the member is eligible for a portion of the KiwiSaver year (as opposed to the full year), their MTC eligibility will be prorated based on that portion of a year - for instance, if you became eligible halfway through a KiwiSaver year, your MTC consideration would only be for half of the KiwiSaver year (meaning you can only get a maximum of $260.71 of MTC).
Likewise, if you spent time outside of New Zealand for a portion of the year, your MTC consideration will be prorated based on the amount of time you were residing in New Zealand for that year.
The amount a member contributes can be matched by the government up to $521.43, with 50c to the dollar of the member's contributions (up to $1043.86), provided there is no eligibility or residency pro-rating.
When a member moves overseas they must advise their KiwiSaver provider as this will impact their MTC eligibility.
In scenario one above, even though a member would have paid the full $1042.86 contribution over the course of the year, they would not have been eligible for the full $521.43 consideration as a portion of the year would have been spent living overseas.
In scenario two, the 183 days has no specific bearing on MTC consideration.
MTC does have a residency requirement, however the 183 day threshold does not impact the calculation (as it may with other tax issues, for instance around residency).
The MTC consideration would still be prorated based on the proportion of the year the member was in New Zealand.
If a member has found that they have been overpaid an MTC, they need to advise their KiwiSaver provider, who can recalculate the eligible amount and send a message to IRD to pull back part of the MTC from the client's account.
Sarah Mitchell, Milford Asset Management retail product manager.
Disclaimer: Information provided is stated accurately to the best of the respondent's knowledge at the time of publication. It is general in nature and should not be construed, or relied on, as a recommendation to invest in a particular financial product or class of financial product. Readers should seek independent financial advice specific to their situation before making an investment decision.
To have your KiwiSaver questions answered by the NZ Herald's panel of industry players, email Helen Twose, firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Peter Moore is leaving EA for Liverpool FC
One of video games' longest serving executives has been named as the new CEO of Liverpool Football Club.
FIFA for Nintendo Switch is based on PS3/360 version, rumour says
The Switch version of FIFA has been subject to many speculations since the game was announced during Nintendo's conference last week. According to Eurogamer's Tom Phillips, the title will ...
Mass Effect Remaster hopes dashed once again
The on-off dreams of a remastered version of the Mass Effect trilogy appear very much to be again turned to off.
How Xbox 360 changed everything
Back in 2004, Xbox VP Peter Moore spent two days pretending to be PlayStation CEO Ken Kutaragi.
EA opens eSports division, headed by Peter Moore
Current EA COO Peter Moore has landed a new role at the publisher, heading up a brand new eSports division.
EA contests GameStop's Star Wars Battlefront fears
Peter Moore has questioned the uncertainties posed by GameStop about the performance of Star wars Battlefront.
Moore says HD remakes aren't in EA's culture
HD remakes of last-gen EA titles now look pretty unlikely.
EA's Moore: Gamergate has helped industry diversity
EA COO Peter Moore has spoken openly about the representation and treatment of women in the games industry.
Moore: Kojima and Konami will 'kiss and make up'
The COO of EA has said that he thinks the rift between Hideo Kojima and Konami can be healed.
EA: 'There will be people we'll never win over'
"It was a really strong line-up but... they're just so hard to like."
Moore: Ballmer saved Xbox with $1.15bn RROD recovery program
There would have been no Xbox One had Microsoft not greenlit the $1.15bn scheme to fix and replace broken Xbox 360s hit be the Red Ring of Death.
EA: We will delay Star Wars: Battlefront if it isn't right
EA would have no hesitation in delaying Star Wars: Battlefront if the game wasn't right – even if it meant missing the launch of the new movie.


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Acropolis area Philopapou Hill View
숙박 가능인원4
침실 수1
면적55 m²
Floor No.(with elevator)
- 가족 / 아이들과 친근함
- 인터넷
- 부엌
- 에어콘
- 세탁기 / 건조기
- 엘레베이터
- 발코니/테라스
Accommodation summary
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A last floor apt only 14 minutes walking to the Acropolis / Plaka
The Space
Last floor accessed by elevator
1 bedroom with 1 double bed
1 living room with 1 double quality sofa bed
1 bathroom with washing machine
1 fully equipped kitchen
1Terrace with view of Philopapou hill
Bed linen and towels are provided
Free Wi-fi, Air condition, TV, hair dryer,etc
We can provide baby cots if you want to travel with kids.(max 2 babies)
- 12/14 minutes from Acropolis/Plaka & 8 minutes walking distance from Metro Fix
- Large Terrace with view of Philopapou hill, ideal for your relaxation under Athenian sky.
- No charge for babies up to 1 year old. Free baby cot & chair.
- All rooms are Air Conditioned
- Airport /port transfer is available upon request.
- We offer BASIC ingredients to prepare by yourself your breakfast (coffee,tea,sugar,cereals,)
- 98% satisfied guests. We are the most experienced hosts in Athens. We have hosted over 4.000 people from 36 countries.
- No extra cost, and no need for deposit.
- We communicate in 6 languages. English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish
The entire apartment of 55 sq. meters is at your exclusive use.
The house is opposite the Philopapou hill. This hill is situated opposite the Acropolis. A beautiful short walk will lead you to the centre of Historical Athens.
The apartment has been renovated in January 2014.
Guest Access
The entire apartment and its amenities are at your exclusive use.
There are 2 options to reach the apartment.
1) Private transfer (extra cost). Arriving or leaving after midnight? No problem!
2) Arriving by your self and meet you at the apartment. This option is available for arrivals between 11 in the morning till 07.30 in the night.
Interaction with Guests
By making a reservation with us, you are getting access to many suggestions for tours or accommodations, in many islands and places of interest all over Greece.
The Neighborhood
Discover real Athens and enjoy the walk in the hill where Socrates was sent to prison.
Just around the corner, there is a farmer's market once a week. The neighborhood is quiet and absolutely safe with free parking in the street in case you rent a car. There are also many grocery stores, banks, restaurants.
Getting around
BY CAR - 37' minutes. If you like we can arrange pick up service at a friendly price
BY METRO - Minimum 2 hours (including waiting 30 minutes for the metro and walking). Athens centre IS QUITE FAR from the airport. Nearest metro stop is FIX
BY CAR - 13' minutes. If you like we can arrange pick up service at a friendly price
BY BUS & METRO - Minimum 45' min (depending on the island, walking to the ferry can add up to 30 minutes extra time).
Walking distance: 20 minutes.
Acropolis & its new museum, or Plaka:13-15 min
Other Things to Note
Gay friendly, Family friendly. Smoking Allowed in the Veranda.
숙소규정House Rules
Respect the neighbors. Please restrain from making loud noises between 02.30 pm-5.30 pm and 11.00 pm -08.00 am. Smoking allowed only in the Veranda. Respect environment and the Greek seas. Please recycle and do not throw anything in the toilet.
After your booking, we are sending to your email, a document with all the different options of reaching the apartment and a map of the area.
By making this reservation, you accept that this not a hotel. This is a house and you are a guest. The host cannot be held responsible for any accidents or injuries that occur to guests on the premises.
Guests are held responsible for their own actions if they break the law. Use of drugs inside the apartment is prohibited. The Greek law covers this agreement and any civil difference should be held in Athenian courts.
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
|29250718 ₩
|Monthly rate for up to 2 guests
|106177958 ₩
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|4 months
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Our family of 5 very much enjoyed the apartment, overall. We were met promptly by a kind and enthusiastic associate who got us settled in. The apartment was close to all the places we wished to visit (by foot)! The space was roomy, clean , and quiet. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes. The terrace was very large, but we wished that there was an awning, as you could not be out on it in the direct sunshine. Also, all 4 deck chairs were broken (seats ripped and could not bear weight). There were travel books available for our use, and were appreciated. Would recommend the apartment!
The area of Helena's apartment is quiet and safe.
The location is perfect - straight connection (several tram station) with the center of the city and at the same time with the beaches at the seaside.
There is a park at the same street and large shopping area in the distance of one tram station.
The apartment is very clean and comfortable.
Full information is clearly given for the guests - concerning all the things a tourist is looking in the city.
The host is very friendly, open and offers her sincere help. In fact you fill like under your mother's care.
When visiting Athens again I will try to come back to Helen'a apartment.
We were very warmly welcomed at the airport and everything was fine during our stay. The apartment is quite spacious and can easily accommodate 3 couples. The sights were easily accessible on foot. Also shopping were very close. The balcony was a bit narrow but still offered seating for 5 people. The terrace didn't use, The TV had only 3 programms but because the most of the time we were in the city and on the beach, this did not play a role. All in all, we can recommend the apartment very much.
The stay at Helena's flat was great. We felt welcome and received prompt replies to our questions and requests. Everything is according to the description and the accomodation is equipped with all the things one possibly needs. The neighborhood is safe and several restaurants, cafes and supermarkets are just around the corner. It takes not more than 5 minutes to the subway and all the touristic sites can be reached within two or three stops. I can recommend the accomodation and would stay their again.
Great location. Quiet, calm and clean appartment. Very friendly and supportive hosts, many thanks to Helena and Chrissy. We really enjoyed our visit in Athen.
A good marketing for you is to inform your guests if one of their days are a bankholiday so they can plan their visit and not become dissapointed. For instans we planned to visit Akropolis on 1/5 but it was closed, also the Nationalpark, stores and so on. We were lucky had one day left but if we wouldnt have we had been dissapointed missing Akropolis. Kind regards Liselotte and Sebastian
Sorry for giving my feed back this late....... it was a great stay in your flat, that's the opinion of all the 4 of us. cosy area, very familiar, it was not like being on vacation but being home. many thanks for all the extra information we got from you like restaurant tips. We will come again to this flat next time in Athens. Thanks again!!!
it was also a great stay in your flat, cosy area, very familiar, it was not like being on vacation but being home. good connection to tram and buses. we enjoyed it very much. Thanks again!!!
We had a good stay in Athens. There are some very strong points and some points for improvement for this accommodation. Overall, I will stay here again in future.
1. Good and very safe location. Just opposite a small park on the main road. Syntagma Square is 20 minutes by walking, or 2 metro stops. Metro station is 5 to 7 minutes away. Bus stop is just outside the apartment.
2. Overall, clean apartment reasonably working appliances.
3. The land lady's mother - Maria greeted us at the apartment. Nice welcome, helpful nature. Spoke good English.
4. Enough street parking only a block away (two streets behind the apartment), if you are planning to have a car to explore the areas outside Athens. You don't need a car to go to Athens center.
Points to improve:
1. There is no toaster in the apartment. There is one sandwich toaster, which doesn't lock properly.
2. The washing machine has all the labels in Greek. It will be helpful if an English operating manual is provided (or a quick operating instruction is given).
3. Water heater (boiler) is a bit weak. Instruction is to switch it off before going to the shower and heat up the water again before the next person goes to shower. Water gets cold quickly, especially if you are last person to go to the shower. I visited in December, but I assume that this is not a problem in spring or summer.
4. Air conditioning in the main room only (which is also a room heater). In the cold season, bedroom room remains a bit cold.
5. There is no instruction given about the public transport. I missed a quick information such as name and location of the nearest metro as well as bus station, how to go to center and different places, a sketch of the area etc. Greeks are friendly and helpful people, so you will find this out by asking people on the street, but it will be easier if the information is provided upfront.
Conclusion: Good and helpful people, good and safe location, reasonably good apartment (a bit old) with all the apparatus. Good value for the money. Will consider to stay there again.
We stayed for 4 nights and all went very well. The apartment is in a great location - we walked everywhere and so didn't need to take the metro or bus at all (apart from the airport to the apartment which is an easy 50 minutes trip). Very large, clean and comfortable and with a large verandah too. The kitchen had everything you needed and cereals had been left for breakfast. We ate breakfast in the comfortable lounge which had a large table so could seat many people. There were books in the lounge and a television so it was very homely. We were met at the apartment and shown how everything worked etc. There is a supermarket nearby and cafes and bakeries 5 minutes walk away - almost opposite the new Acropolis museum. Only one critism - the mattress in one bedroom was not comfortable and sagging slightly. Other than that a great place to stay (and very reasonable too) and we would definitely stay again. Thanks!
The apartment was beautiful - very clean and tidy with everything we needed for our stay. The massage chair was especially welcome after climbing up to the Acropolis!
The location for transport links and for the local supermarket was ideal and the view towards the sea was lovely when the sun was out. Vasillis and Helena were quick to respond to phone calls and email with any queries we had and the airport transfers were a real boon.
Only one small suggestion is that a 'welcome pack' of basics such as milk and bread would have been helpful as we arrived Saturday evening when the shops were closed and they didn't open again until Monday. We would happily have paid extra for this.
However, we had a lovely stay in Athens, all of us found the Greek people to be friendly and helpful wherever we went and we would use Wimdu/ Helena and Vasillis again.
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A man attempted to assault a female shopper at a Las Vegas mall using the Knockout Game technique, but his plan backfired when the woman fought back. The boyfriend joins in, and they both start beating on the assailant.
Video: Tables Turned: Knock-Out Assault Fail
Great to see ——– that moron got what he deserved and he was beaten by a woman!!!!
Did hit nearly enough. he's not knocked out and that's the game right? They should have both beat him unconscious.
sorry, he DID NOT get beat enough.
It's about time! What if the victim had a gun? Then AL be a runnin to protect another thug!
It would've served that thug-a$$ savage right if they had beaten him into a coma, or at least mentally incapacitate him to the point of posing no further threat to any other innocent passers-by…
Sooner or later there'll be the 'straw that broke the camel's back'….
It's too bad the rest of the crowd didn't join in and as Sideshow says beat him into a coma.The only way you teach these thugs a lesson is give them some of what they want to give.As far as this game of Kenyan Knockout goes we should get real tough guys like SEALS,Rangers or Martial Art pros to pretend they are elderly people and when the spooks come to beat old people and women they get surprized when they have to fight for their lives in the back of an ambulance.
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The Queen shows a brave face at Sandringham this Christmas as her husband
(pictured this month) continues to recover in hospital. Pictures: PA
In the absence of his father, Prince Charles leads the walk to St Mary Magdalene Church.
Picture: Reuters
It was the largest Royal Christmas for decades as a crowd of 3,000 — three times the size of last year (partly due to better weather and undoubtedly inspired by their latest addition, the Duchess of Cambridge) — gathered at Sandringham this year to greet the Royal Family. All of the family was expected to be there, too — Her Majesty, all her children, grandchildren, great-grandchild, plus the 2 latest additions – Kate and Mike Tindall. Sadly, on 23 December, the head of the family, the Duke of Edinburgh, had to be rushed to a hospital for an emergency heart stenting after experiencing chest pains. He missed Christmas this year. And for the first time in 55 years, the Queen spent Christmas apart from her husband. The Duke remained in "high spirits," "anxious to leave", and insisted that the show must go on.
In an unexpected move, the whole family attended an earlier service on Christmas morning (thought to be fore communion) before heading back, changing clothes, and returning for the formal Christmas service. In the absence of his father, Prince Charles & Camilla led the walk to St Mary Magdalene Church, followed by William, Kate and Harry.
It's the Duchess of Cambridge's first Christmas at Sandringham — and she was a hit!
Pictures: Alan Davidson, Reuters
A crowd of 3,000 — 3 times the size of last year — gathered to see William & Kate
Picture: Alan Davidson
The royal newlyweds Zara & Mike Tindall, and William & Kate (dressed down for an earlier service that morning)
Pictures: Getty Images, Ken Goff
After the service, the family received (an unusually large number of) flowers, cards, gifts and well wishes from the crowd. A lot of them, of course, are there to see Kate for the first time. Veteran royal-watcher Mary Relph, said: "I have never seen queues like this on Christmas Day before, I have never seen this amount of people here since Diana was alive. People obviously came to see Kate Middleton. And she was fantastic." Journalist Alison Croose agreed: "I have not seen crowds like this since back into the Diana days. It reminded me of the Diana years – when Diana introduced Prince William to the crowds when he was about seven or eight. It was touching. Diana used to have her hand on his back. Now you see William with his hand on Kate's back. It was really nice."
Prince Harry, the most eligible royal bachelor, brought cheers when he kissed a girl on the cheek. When her friend asked for a peck too he replied with a grin: "I can't give you a kiss, I just kissed her."
After Christmas lunch, all of the Duke's grandchildren — William, Harry, Beatrice, Eugenie, Peter and Zara — drove to Papworth Hospital to visit him. Her Majesty and their children — Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward — had seen him the day before. And then it's back to Sandringham to continue with the holiday plans, including the traditional Boxing Day shoot. On with the show without a lot of fuss — just as the Duke would have wanted it.
Update: The Duke of Edinburgh was released from hospital on 27 December. He spent 4 nights in Papworth Hospital.
Other Videos:
- Sky: Video recap of Christmas with royals (best, most footage)
- Raw video: Royals at Sandringham (arriving/leaving church, meeting crowd)
- Video from Sandringham spectator (shows royals passing, including, Harry, William & Kate)
- BBC recap (Prince Philip in hospital, royals in Sandringham, Queen's Christmas messsage)
Picture Sets:
- (Christmas gathering): Getty Images | Rex Features | Isopix
- (Royal grandchildren visiting Prince Philip): Getty Images
- Daily Mail: Prince Philip in hospital as Kate spends first Christmas as a royal
- The Sun: Kate's great, but Prince Philip waits
- Sky: Royal grandchildren visit Duke in hospital after Sandringham festivities
- Mirror: Kate in mulled wine outfit for first royal Christmas
- Prayers for Philip as thousands gather to see the Queen, William & Kate on Christmas Day (includes small videos)
- Kate opts for festive berry shade to celebrate first Christmas with the royals
- Kate dazzles in gold drop earrings at Sandringham Christmas
- On 24 December, William played football (team won) at Sandringham. (Harry & Kate appeared at the end according to a few spectators but weren't photographed)
- Prince Philip's life-saving heart procedure
Last week was busy for the royals in terms of appearances and news, which culminated in a moving ceremony at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday.
Remembrance Sunday
Her Majesty leads the nation in commemorating the war dead. Pictures by Reuters
The Foreign Office balcony with the Duchess of Cornwall,
the Duchess of Cambridge, & the Countess of Wessex
Photo by Getty Images
Video Coverage in its entirety: (3 parts)
- BBC: Queen leads tributes at Cenotaph
- Mirror: Kate at Whitehall as Queen leads nation in honoring the fallen
- Daily Mail: Queen leads tributes to fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday
- Daily Mail: Duchess of Cambridge attends first Remembrance Sunday as member of the royal family
Pictures: Getty Images | Zimbio
William & Kate Appearances
In between this month's appearance in Copenhagen with the Danish royals for Unicef and Remembrance Sunday, we saw the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge in 2 events: (1) a black tie gala for the National Memorial Arboretum Appeal, and (2) a meeting with The Prince's Charities.
National Memorial Arboretum Appeal
William & Kate attended a black-tie reception in aid of the National Memorial Arboretum Appeal at St James's Palace. The Duke launched the appeal, which aims to raise £12 million to develop the Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire, into a world-renowned centre for remembrance
- Video of William's speech with footage of William & Kate mingling with guests
- Article: Kate dazzles in Grecian gown at St James's Palace dinner
The Prince's Charities Forum
The following day, the Cambridges attended The Prince's Charities Forum at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly. It is the first time Kate has attended the forum. It gathers every 2 years.
Prince William to be Posted in the Falklands
We knew it was coming next year, and now it's confirmed. The Ministry of Defence announced that the Duke of Cambridge will complete a routine deployment as a RAF search and rescue co-pilot in the Falklands for 6 weeks on February to March 2012. This will help him obtain his goal of captaincy by next year. (Article)
The announcement as ruffled feathers in Argentina ahead of next year's 30th anniversary of the war over the Falklands. (Article)
Kate will not be able to join him for this posting. However the newlyweds are slated to spend Christmas with the royals at Sandringham (another first for Kate) and celebrate her 30th birthday on January 9. William will also be back in time for the Queen's Jubilee celebrations in June 2012.
Pippa Middleton & Alex Loudon Broke Up
It's true. Kate's little sister is back on the market! Pippa has reportedly split from financier boyfriend of one & a half years Alex after weeks of blazing rows, including a recent public one during a friend's wedding. (Original article from The Sun)
The papers are having a field day playing the who-dumped-who game. Most say it's a matter of quiet Alex not being able to handle Pippa's sudden fame after she's thrown into the international spotlight following her sister's wedding. The Daily Mail even wrote a rather snarky article saying Alex's very discreet parents thought Pippa "sweet" but "not wife material" (I take this article with a grain of salt, as those really in the know would never talk to the press). On top of that, there are rumblings of a 3rd party in the relationship (Pippa's side). (Article)
Either way, Pippa is said to be finding comfort from Will & Kate. She joined Will, Kate and her parents at Birkhall last weekend, where Kate was said to have been practicing her hunting skills in preparation for Sandringham. And last weekend, word has it that Pippa joined old pal (ex-boyfriend) George Percy on a shooting party in Northumberland.
What's next from this frenzy? Without a doubt more Pippa-Harry nonsense…
Mike Tindall Sacked from England Rugby Team & Fined £25k for "Serious Misconduct"
[ad#zazzleright-diamondjubilee]It's a devastating end to the new royal's career. Mike Tindall, who married Zara Phillips in July, has been embroiled in a controversy over the World Cup last September when he was seen flirting & kissing a girl in a bar. Later reports say the blonde was an ex-girlfriend, and that Mike had gone on to a second bar with the same girl. Zara flew to NZ a few days later, and all seemed forgiven
However, after a Rugby Football Union investigation of the said night, Mike was slapped with a heavy fine and kicked out of Elite Player Squad. This will very likely mean the end of his career. Mike is said to be trying to appeal the fine.
Article: Telegraph
For video summaries of the latest news from last week, here are reports from US morning shows:
- Video: Today Shows report
- Video: Early Show with Victoria Arbiter, separating fact from fiction (Falklands, Pippa, pregnancy rumours)
It didn't feel too long, did it? After a low-key summer, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stepped out to open The Royal Marsden Hospital's Oak Centre for Children and Young People in Sutton. They toured the facility, and met medical staff, patients and their parents. Prince William is president of the children's cancer charity.
The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge open cancer centre at the Royal Marsden Hospital
29 September 2011. Photos: Getty Images
The event came after William pulled a 24-hour shift flying emergency helicopter rescue missions. The all-nighter ferried a serviceman from a warship off the Isle of Mann to Sandhurst in Surrey to see a seriously ill relative. He also helped pick up a casualty with serious head injuries in Snowdonia. Mind you, he didn't look tired at all and was all smiles during the event. Kate arrived separately from London in a beautiful oatmeal Amanda Wakeley dress (which, naturally, has already sold out).
During the visit, William was reunited with Alice Marples, 12, a cancer patient who interviewed him two years ago for the CBBC Newsround programme. She presented Kate with flowers.
The couple chatted with cancer patients and their families — William making plenty of jokes (didn't escape any football talk) and Kate asking lots of questions. She promised to look up a child's blog and post a message. William made a speech; they unveiled a plaque and did a small walkabout. As usual, they spend 30 more minutes doing the engagement than scheduled.
Videos: Telegraph (recap) | The Royal Channel (includes William's speech) | BBC | Sky News
Pictures: Getty Images | BBC |
Articles: Daily Mail
P.S. Many people questioned why Kate arrived wearing her engagement ring and left without it? Answer? Hygiene! Here's an explanation…
Kate Continues "Princess Training"…
As Prince William buckles down to get flight hours needed for RAF captaincy, Kate has started spending plenty of her time training to be a royal. The Palace said that they have issued a program that will strengthen the Duchess' knowledge on the arts, media and the government. Personal sessions with experts are being conducted in St James's Palace and on site. One sighting was a visit to London's National Portrait Gallery to understand how it is run. Kate has also been researching on which charities she plans to support by meeting with organizers and visiting on site. However, it is unlikely that any patronages will be announced until the new year. On the evening of the Royal Marsden visit, William, Kate & Harry hosted a reception at St James's Palace for the staff and donors of The Foundation of Prince William & Prince Harry (they're still working on a name to encompass Kate).
- The Duchess of Cambridge's royal lessons
- Kate given lessons on workings of state to groom her for senior royal duties
- Kate's secret charity visits
Other Recent William & Kate News:
- Prince William talks openly about his warm relationship with the Queen; says he "desperately tries not to think" about future as king
- From new book: Prince William talks about the Queen, including how she helped on the Royal Wedding
- Personal account of Kate fashion watcher who saw her shopping at Topshop in Kensington
- "Ordinary girl" Kate spotted in local Topshop, queues and uses rewards cards
- London designers hail "elegant" & "perfect future queen" Kate
- Kate bound for charity work, not the cover of Vogue
- 24 September: Kate (in red), William, Pippa & Alex attend friends' wedding
- 23 September: Kate getting her hair done at Richard Ward
- William & Kate visit Queen at Balmoral
- Video: Interview with Mario Testino: "Kate is stylish, beautiful, charming & a very nice person. William has chosen well"
- Audio: Interview with royal snapper Arthur Edwards: William asked him to do balcony kiss pictures, and drove Aston Martin with the hand brake up
Zara & Mike Updates
The recent controversy of Mike Tindall caught on video hugging and kissing a blonde did not go away quietly. Since then, Zara has flown to New Zealand. The pair has reunited and have shown a brave face of solidarity in public. Their spokesperson maintained that the woman in the video is an "old friend."
- Zara & Mike hand-in-hand as they celebrate match victory
- Zara & Mike reunited in NZ
- There's a 2nd CCTV video of Mike & blonde in another bar, but it won't be released to the public
- More witnesses from Mike's night out describe "overtly sexual" behaviour
- More pictures from Mike's night out
- Princess Anne allegedly upset over son-in-law Mike's antics
- Zara appears in a charity fashion show in NZ ahead of reunion with Mike
- Zara laughs off video of Mike and "old friend"
- Mike allegedly tells Zara that blonde is an "old flame"
- Mike Tindall's father says his son would never cheat
- Zara wins top prize at horse-jumping event
Other Royal News:
- Must read: extract from Robert Hardman's new book "Our Queen," including fascinating stories (like HM hurling tennis shoes at Prince Philip)
- New portrait of the Queen unveiled to salute 90 years of the Royal British Legion
- Queen's hectic tour of Australia could be her last
- Princess Beatrice warns boyfriend not to propose yet
- Prince Andrew back on a taxpayer-funded trade mission and meeting Bin Laden's family
- Prince Harry enjoys night out in Public
- Prince Harry enjoyed day driving super fast race cars
- Introducing Gila Bend — the sleepy town in Arizona where Prince Harry will spend the next few months
- Chelsy Davy parties with Made in Chelsea stars
- The latest modelling pictures of Florence Brudenell-Bruce


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Posted by Augie Ray on October 27, 2010
On Thursday and Friday of this week, I'll be attending the Forrester Consumer Forum. I hope to be updating blog readers and Twitter followers on interesting news and information. I'm not quite sure which speakers I'll be able to hear, since the analyst experience at these forums can be busy and unpredictable, but I hope to attend presentations by the following folks:
Posted by Benjamin Ensor on October 22, 2010
Many of my colleagues in the eBusiness & Channel Strategy team at Forrester have been working extremely hard for the past few weeks, preparing for next week's Consumer Forum, which is taking place at the Hilton in Chicago on October 28th and 29th. Among my colleagues who are presenting their latest research are Brian Walker, Diane Clarkson and Zia Daniell Wigder, while Carrie Johnson is hosting the entire event. I'm sure it will be two days well spent.
Posted by Augie Ray on October 22, 2010
Next week, Perry Cooper, senior vice president of Digital Media, is speaking at the Forrester Consumer Forum in Chicago. In preparation for this event, I had the opportunity to learn about how the NHL is empowering it fans and delivering demonstrable results using social media.
The league is leveraging digital media in many ways to produce benefits for fans, sponsors and the NHL. One such program was #NHLTweetup, which saw the league sponsor fan tweetups in locations such as Chicago, Nashville and New Zealand. The program was run at minimal cost to the league; the investment included 250 man hours, 13 pieces of autographed merchandise and gift bags with a total value of just $1,000.
The power of combining Twitter and real-world events is pretty easy to recognize, but the NHL took the time to quantify it. This program created results for the NHL in at least three ways:
Posted by Augie Ray on October 1, 2010
Forrester's Consumer Forum is less than a month away. I am very much looking forward to the forum and wanted to call your attention to this worthy industry event.
I've been involved with the development of the Interactive Marketing track, and the topics and speakers we've arranged will be interesting and informative. I'll be presenting about Social Media Marketing ROI and the Balanced Scorecard. Melissa Parrish will lead an excellent panel on how marketers can empower employees throughout the enterprise with social media; her panel includes leaders from Dell, salesforce.com, and IBM. Forrester's Joanna O'Connell will present new data and guidance on how marketers are improving their online ad targeting versus the same old "Spray and Pray" approach. And Zena Weist of H&R Block will share how her organization changed strategic direction from a social media marketing push mentality to addressing client needs in the social sphere.


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Jayson Werth fooled by 57 mph eephus pitch
How do you keep a great hitter like Jayson Werth off balance? Well, like this.
That's Cubs reliever Carlos Villanueva with a 57 mph eephus pitch. Quite cartoonish really. It made WGN announcer Jim Deshaies blurt out "look at this sweetheart!"
Clearly referencing "O" face girl.
H/t @recordsANDradio