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Off My Mind: Should Heroes Be Allowed To Change Names?
A superhero's name can say a lot about them. Prior to launching a new career as a crimefighter, you really need to give thought to what you're going to call yourself. I believe that once you have chosen a name and have started your career, you should stick with that name. There are some heroes that obviously don't agree with this.
Take someone like Hank Pym. How many different names has this guy gone by? He started out as Ant-Man and has also gone by Giant-Man, Goliath, Yellowjacket, "Doctor Pym" and is currently calling himself the Wasp.
Hank's not the only one constantly changing his name. Others that have include Clint Barton, Dick Grayson and Roy Harper. Is changing your superhero name show a sign of failure?
In some cases, a name change could make sense. Like with Dick and Roy, they outgrew their sidekick personas. It wouldn't make sense for a twenty-something Wally West to still call himself "Kid Flash," but then perhaps more thought should have gone into that name to begin with (like when Bart Allen went by "Impulse," even though that didn't last either).
Does this mean there should be some exceptions? Obviously with Hank, when he stopped playing with ants and decided to make himself grow, calling himself "Ant-Man" wouldn't make sense. Then again, this is a guy whose superhero name was actually "Doctor Pym" when he was in the West Coast Avengers (and his costume was actually a lab coat with lots of pockets so he could carry shrunken items around).
Someone like Iron Man has had several upgrades but still kept the same name (you have to admit that "Iron Man" isn't the cleverest name but it's what he went with and has stuck with it). Creating an identity and sticking with it establishes who you are. Unless you're an incompetent hero, you should build on that reputation. With an established "career," the villains will know that they will be defeated. Civilians can also be relieved when they see a familiar hero coming instead of fearing over yet another masked person showing up.
I say if you're going to create a superhero persona, you need to put some thought into your name (just like you should here on Comic Vine when you create an account). Unless they're undergoing a major overhaul and their "cool" name doesn't match their superpowers any longer, a hero should choose a name and stick with it. (Especially since it causes headaches in our database here as well). Does it matter to you if a hero changes his/her name?
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I think heroes should try to stick with their original name whenever possible, it's part of your identity and helps people know who you are when they can't know who you really are. Still, we can't all have cool names like Cosmic Sentinel.
The name change thing is seen mostly in lesser heroes. Heroes who are more popular and established don't change their names. For example Superman and Batman have kept their names since the late 30s.
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The only time a hero (or villain) should change their name is if they go through some sort of change in persona or they outgrow it. Take Robby Baldwin for example. He used to be the most flamboyant "superhero" ever :Speedball. After that Stamford explosion, the dude went through a huge transformation and started going by the name Penance. In that instance, the name change fits.
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Hank Pym is the Sean Combs of super heroes.
But usually it's the public that names the hero and it just catches on.
If the heroes had it their way Spider Man would be The Human Spider...
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The change from sidekick to hero makes sense, but otherwise it's just a hastle to follow. Plus some heroes people would prefer to have just under one persona. I still can't see Dick as Batman, an he's been it for what 2-3 years now? Sure, the comics explained it away, but really, all I see is Nightwing under that cowl an am reminded of why I miss Bruce.
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I thought the whole Wasp thing with Pym was weird and at least everyone joked about it. Problem is that everyone knows Wasp is Wasp. I never really understood the whole Ronin thing, I mean... there is no more Ronin anymore, was there ever one? For a cool ninja character you think someone would just stick to it.
It's a bit annoying having to adjust when characters change their names, but if it's indcative of their growing character or abilities it's just a necessary evil. I like the idea that there's a "mantle" that people can pick up - like the Green Lantern or Batgirl mantles, the notion that those heroes can be "played" by different people. There's something transcendant about it that I really like.
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"It's Fumbles. It was always Fumbles."
I think that the changing of names occurs so little that it's unnoticeable and doesn't really create problems, for me at least. Now, of course, if an established character along the lines of Batman or Wolverine should try that, it wouldn't work out well at all
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Changing names could also mean a sign of respecting mentors and past partners. Like Dick Grayson, he took up the mantle of Batman because he is respecting Bruce Wayne. So sometimes it is good to change names and other times it isn't
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Also, Clint Barton took on the name of Ronin because he felt he wasn't ready to take on his original mantle...
I think they should be able to change their name super hero but there should be a good reason behind it.
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I personally enjoy "Dr. Killshot". It's so fantastically 80s.
i think for some guys it makes sense but for most NO they should stick to the same name changing names means you dont know who you are.
the idea of the mantle is a cool idea because it becomes greater than one man and become elemental in some ways. Grayson is the main guy that comes to mind he kinda had to become nightwing. I mean the whole point of robin is hes a kid as he grows he kinda cant stay robin. Now i had no problem with him becoming batman but really nightwing is just as good a identity. really he built himself up sooo much as nightwing there was really no need to leave that persona. I could see tim drake being batman and needing the mantle of batman because he never really had his own persona to start with he is the type to carry a torch for robin or batman. Grayson made his OWN torch to pass.
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It's funny you mention Wally, after Barry came back I was hoping Wally would change his name again. I mean really, how many Flash's can you have at one time?
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I don't have a problem with a character changing their names, as long as there is a reason behind the change. Someone like Pym it seems he changes his name when he wants to try and forget a moment in his life, and someone like Barton I thought he called himself Ronin because Cap was gone, he had lost his leader. Which by the way is what a Ronin is, they were masterless samurai.
Another issue to go with this, different people calling themselves the same name. Just an example how many Batgirls are there?
Right now only one, Stephanie Brown. You should check how many Flashes are there. All of them exist at the same time.
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Change in powers requires name change, Hawkeye became Goliath for a while
Hank Pym change his name to honor his dead wife
but their should not be 3 flash runnnig arround
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Superman should change his name to Captain Planet.
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" It's funny you mention Wally, after Barry came back I was hoping Wally would change his name again. I mean really, how many Flash's can you have at one time? "How many are there now? Three? The biggest thing for me is how similar Barry and Wally's costumes are. I realize they changed Wally's costume a bit in Rebirth, the cowl design and some other details, but it still makes it hard when I'm jumping between trades and floppies to tell which character I'm looking at.
This, I guess, is another interesting point, what about a whole bunch of characters sporting the same name? With the Lanterns it isn't an issue so much, but with the Flashes it kind of starts to be. I guess these are the only ones I can think of, so maybe it's not so much of an issue after all...
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I changed my name in real life... It's just hard to make friends when your name is Evil von Hitler....
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No need to change names willy-nilly but nothing wrong with some name changes. Grayson to batman has reason and purpose. Roy had purpose for going from one name to the next. I see no problem with it so long as there is a reason. Roy going back to Arsenal now he can't use a bow for example. Dick Grayson as Batman makes sense because from an outside point of view (the civilians in comics) there hasn't been a change. As far as they are concerned. so yeah its fine
With Hank Pym, him constantly changing his name and identity and powers went along with his unstable mental situation. One issue Iron Man even said that Hank changing his costume and identity isn't a good sign. So for him it makes sense. He never feels good enough so he is constantly changing his identity hoping it will be good enough this time.
So His identity is much less important to his character in the comics than he is, its more like he is Hank Pym and he changes his identity occasionally. Its sort of become his hero identity.
But I did wonder in the past about that.
So when Hank Pym changes from Ant Man to Giant Man, or to Yellow Jacket, or to the new Wasp,
Does the public know its Hank Pym? Or do they assume that the Avengers got a new member? Someone knew and unheard of and someone who has to earn the public's trust? Because the Avengers know who he is, but what about the public? Was this addressed in the past, before they knew who Ant Man/Giant Man was?
I liked the idea of the Spider-Man Identity Crisis thing, where he couldn't be Spider-man so he made up 4 new personas and pretended to be a different hero each time.
When Iron Man was War Machine, did everyone think he was someone new? If he had been really popular in that suit would he had stayed War machine?
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as in "-Varr"...yeah he is now known as Protector.I think if there is some change in the character's life then I suppose they should be able to change their name but there should be a logical reason for the change because sometimes it just doesn't work out.There are good examples though Tim from Robin to Red Robin,Asgardian to Wiccan...
In at least two of the cases you mention above, the name changes were as a result of the individual character's growth as a superhero.
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Times change and the character has to change with it, even if it means taking new names.
Wel is depends on the situation like Dick Grayson he had to change, He couldnt be Robin the Boy Wonder forever so he went to Nightwing but he had to be Batman to live on the Role since Bruce "died" and Tim went to Red Robin because Dick chose Damian as his partner. So it really depends on the situation.
If there is a good reason behind the name change, like change in powers(pym) or addition of powers I guess it is the right thing to do. I think some times characters get an overhaul to get with the times. Some of the older characters are just silly and need to be up graded with times we live in.
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It depends. It worked for Wally, but no so much with Hank.
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if it represents a change in the character or a new direction of the series, then the name change doesn't bother me that much, given it only happens once or twice. However, when identities are contantly changing, things get way to convoluted.
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yes i think they should. if only they have reason. like the teen titans passing down the torch or the need for a identity change to improve themselves.
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Very good article. With some like Grayson or West, it does make sense that they outgrow their original personas. With others though like Pym, it does seem strange on that he's gone through so many different aliases. Maybe it is a sign of failure. He has made some serious mistakes. Food for thought, I guess.
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" I don't have a problem with a character changing their names, as long as there is a reason behind the change. Someone like Pym it seems he changes his name when he wants to try and forget a moment in his life, and someone like Barton I thought he called himself Ronin because Cap was gone, he had lost his leader. Which by the way is what a Ronin is, they were masterless samurai. Another issue to go with this, different people calling themselves the same name. Just an example how many Batgirls are there? "This I agree...
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If it's a natural progression, then Yes
Whats funny is that it didn't work with Pym, and it seemed like after a certain number of time it, Marvel decided that was his thing and had to do with his mental instability. So it made sense with his character.
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Sometimes a superhero/villain changes their personality, their powers, their lives, etc, and then the name they originally gave themselves does not symbolise who or what they are anymore. People change all the time, why should they be any different?
You know, in general, I agree with G-man, but there are some obvious exceptions to take into account too. Changing the identities of his Super-Villain hit-squad, was instrumental in cementing Norman Osborn's Dark Reign. Would the public really have been okay knowing that Bullseye, Venom, and Moonstone were part of the Avengers? This also gave Daken the freedom to pursue his own interests, and any negative actions would be blamed on his father. Speedball's transformation into Penance is one of my favorite story-arcs of the past few years, and a huge change of character. After coming to terms with his role in the Stamford explosion he devoted himself to atonement, and revenge. The change from happy-go-lucky super-ball into the masochistic electro-kinetic powerhouse definitely merited a name change. Lastly, the fact that of the 3 people that have been "The Whizzer" not one of them has thought that their alter-ego warrented a name change just doesn't compute. The fact that there still exists a hero named "The Whizzer" just, no....
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Superheroes are all about shifting names and identities. Your question G-Man is really "Should superheroes change identities?" The answer is yes because that is precisely what they do best. Bruce Wayne is Batman but he's also Matches Malone, or the Bat, or the caped crusader. Clark Kent Err..Superman changes identities from cover to cover or if there's some off-color kryptonite nearby. Moon Knight has three separate alter egos!!! Matt Murdock is Daredevil, well unless Bullseye is or Iron Fist. Thor was Donald Blake, and Eric Masterson, and Jake Olson I could go on and on but you get the point. Superheroes must have many names and identities to aid the storytelling.
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Having Jay, Barry, and Wally all as the Flash at the same time needs to be fixed. Some people like Stephanie Brown or Dick Grayson should have changed their names since they decided to fill a preestablished role like Batman and Batgirl. Tim Drake had to become Red Robin because Damian Wayne already was Robin.
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Changing names is cool but some cats go a lil' crazy with the name changes. Once you get on original name 3 or 4, then you need to stop…
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I typically don't like to comment on rumors, but this one is too juicy (from the BI point of view) to pass by. Even though TIBCO's business is primarily in application and process integration, enterprise service bus, middleware, messaging, etc., Business Intelligence implications of the rumored SAP/TIBCO merger are huge! By acquiring TIBCO SAP will get:
- A leading position in the in-memory analytics. In-memory analytics, provided by TIBCO's acquisition of Spotfire a couple of years ago, is a very different animal then traditional BI. First it enables ultimate flexibility and nearly instantaneous response. Also, while power analysts using their own copies of MOLAP cubes free to modify data models as they see fit, a data modeling step is still required before reporting and analysis can be performed. In-memory data models do not require that step, since all of the calculations and aggregations can be done at RAM speeds and therefore require little, if any, design and preparatory work. For example, there are times when analysts need to treat a continuously variable numerical value (like sales price) not as fact, but as a dimension. While conventional OLAP tools make this very difficult, in-memory models do not require a distinction between facts and dimensions — any element can be instantaneously used in either capacity.
A leading position in business optimization. TIBCO/Spotfire provided a combination of at least 3 separate technologies that are necessary for the drive toward business optimization. BPM (Business Process Management) vendors address efficiency gains, BI vendors provide visibility into business results, and BRE (Business Rules Engines) optimize decision-making. Together, the three technologies foster business optimization, where an optimized enterprise is efficient, effective, and agile. Organizations need BI tools to understand the results of BPM processes; analytics to determine the context of processes and the conditions for rules; rules to determine which actions people or processes should take; and BPM to manage the flow of work and information.
Contextual analytics. BI/analytics must be context-aware to be useful. In the converged world of process, rules, and analytics, business people cannot be expected to start with a blank slate and select from a variety of KPIs, KPMs, facts, and dimensions as is required today. Since it is the process that brings up the dashboard automatically at the right place and the right time, the process is aware of the context and what decision needs to be made. The process can therefore prepopulate that dashboard with the right KPIs and KPMs, or the right intersection of facts and dimensions that the user needs to analyze the situation and make the appropriate decisions.
Address a potential advanced analytics gap left by IBM/SPSS deal. Traditional BI tools do not foster predictive and prescriptive insight. If architected and designed properly, traditional BI applications provide deep insights into past and present events, as well as help identify patterns in past sales, marketing, supply chain, and financial performance. But in this new age of future-facing business analytics, any BI user without strong advanced analytics capabilities is seriously deficient and at a competitive disadvantage. Traditional BI tools effectively answer past-facing questions such as "what happened?" and "why did it happen?" but do not offer much assistance with proactive concerns such as "what will happen?," "what may happen next?," and "what could possibly happen if I take action X vs. action Y?" For that kind of functionality, SAP Business Objects currently relies on the OEMd version of SPSS – a company that is now going through pre-merger integration process with IBM. Even though both IBM and SAP state that all SPSS current commitments and OEM relationships are alive and well, we know better. We know that SAP has to protect itself from IBM and needs to make a similar acquisition in the near future. Insightful, recently acquired by TIBCO will easily fill in that gap.
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the problem is, SAP doesn't have a reputation for paying a good price ... from the acquired company's point of view. Good price from the SAP shareholder's point of view though :)Good assessment of product fit, though I'm sure SAP would tell you they have products for all of these areas today :) I didn't know Tibco was considered a player in predictive analytics, or at least, not in the same ballpark as SPSS or SAS... (maybe due to my focus on the BPM space primarily? )
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The Panchayat raj is a South Asian political system found mainly in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Trinidad and Tobago, and Nepal. It is the oldest system of local government in the Indian subcontinent, and historical mentions date to the c. 250 AD period.[1] The word raj means "rule" and panchayat means "assembly" (ayat) of five (panch). Traditionally panchayats consisted of wise and respected elders chosen and accepted by the local community. However, there were varying forms of such assemblies. Traditionally, these assemblies settled disputes between individuals and between villages.
The leader of the panchayat was often called the mukhiya or sarpanch, an elected or generally acknowledged position. The modern panchayati raj of India and its gram panchayats are not to be confused with either the traditional system nor with the extra-constitutional khap panchayats (or caste panchayats) found in northern India.[2]
Mahatma Gandhi advocated panchayat raj as the foundation of India's political system. It would have been a decentralised form of government where each village would be responsible for its own affairs.[3][4] The term for such a vision was Gram Swaraj ("village self-governance"). Instead India developed a highly centralised form of government.[5] However, this has been moderated by the decentralisation of several administrative functions to the local level, empowering elected gram panchayats.[6] There are significant differences between the traditional panchayati raj system, that envisioned by Gandhi, and the system formalised in India in 1992.[7]
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- ^ P.B. Udgaonkar, Political Institutions & Administration, Motilal Banarasidass Publishers, 1986, ISBN 978-81-20-82087-6,
... these popular courts are first mentioned by Yajnavalkya and then by Narada, Brishaspati, Somadeva and Sukra. These writers covered a period of about a thousand years, c. 250 to 1250 A.D., and they could not have mechanically referred to the popular courts if they were not actually functioning ...
- ^ Mullick, Rohit & Raaj, Neelam (9 September 2007). "Panchayats turn into kangaroo courts". The Times of India.
- ^ Sisodia, R. S. (1971). "Gandhiji's Vision of Panchayati Raj". Panchayat Aur Insan. 3 (2): 9–10.
- ^ Sharma, Manohar Lal (1987). Gandhi and Democratic Decentralization in India. New Delhi: Deep and Deep Publications. OCLC 17678104. Hathi Trust copy, search only
- ^ Hardgrave, Robert L. & Kochanek, Stanley A. (2008). India: Government and Politics in a Developing Nation (seventh ed.). Boston, Massachusetts: Thomson/Wadsworth. p. 157. ISBN 978-0-495-00749-4.
- ^ Pellissery, S. (2007). "Do Multi-level Governance Meet Local Aspirations?". Asia Pacific Journal of Public Administration. 28 (1): 28–40.
- ^ Singh, Vijandra (2003). "Chapter 5: Panchayate Raj and Gandhi". Panchayati Raj and Village Development: Volume 3, Perspectives on Panchayati Raj Administration. Studies in public administration. New Delhi: Sarup & Sons. pp. 84–90. ISBN 978-81-7625-392-5.


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TOKYO (Reuters) - Want to spend a night with Michael Jackson's possessions? The Japanese promoter of a collection of his belongings on display in Tokyo can make that dream come true on the first anniversary of the pop icon's death. Starting Sunday, fans in Japan are expected to line up for the chance to spend one night inside the Neverland Collection at the Tokyo Tower, which to many is a shrine to the sacred memory of their idol.
More than 300,000 people have flocked to the central Tokyo landmark since the opening of the world's only official Michael Jackson exhibition on May 1.
Jackson's death on June 25, 2009 from cardiac arrest at the age of 50 shocked fans around the world and sparked a new wave of interest in his music, while a documentary film featuring the singer, "This Is It," became a blockbuster cinema hit.
The "King of Pop" was almost as well-known for his compulsive collecting as his songs.
"The idea may sound a bit odd to Western cultures, but in Japan the tradition of being with the remains and possessions of passed loved ones on the anniversary of their passing is an important ritual," said Hiroyuki Takamura of the Tokyo Tower.
Fans who are selected at random will enter the Tokyo Tower venue from 10:30 p.m. on the night of June 25, and will be able to stay until 8:00 a.m. the next morning.
"The chance to spend the anniversary of Michael's passing together with things like clothes he wore, things from his home, countless awards, and iconic video and stage sets will be an unforgettable experience," said Michael Jackson fan Mamiko Morii, who expects to be in line on Sunday.
"I have been to this exhibition more than eight times already and each time I feel more connected to Michael's legacy."
Guests will pay up to $1,000 for the one-time opportunity to sleep on the floor among Michael's belongings. Continued...


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Bringing PBL to District 41 is to the credit of our teachers and school administrations across the district. They have truly been dedicated to enhancing the classroom experience. I am personally excited to be a part of the transformation of our District into a 21st century teaching and learning community for our students.
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By practising safer sex, you can protect yourself from an unplanned pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. This means always wearing a condom, but first it's a good idea to know how to use one and what to do if something goes wrong.
How do condoms work?
There are wide range of condoms and female condoms available, with varying levels of thickness, texture, material, size, colour and taste. They work by forming a barrier between the penis and anus, vagina or mouth. This prevents fluids (blood, semen or bodily fluids) being passed into, or on, each other.
The most popular type of condoms is made from a thin latex (rubber). However, if you are sensitive to latex you can use polyurethane or polyisoprene condoms instead.
Why is it important to wear a condom?
If someone has an STI this can be passed on during unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex, or by sharing a sex toy. Vaginal sex without a condom can also result in pregnancy, even if it's just the once.
Wearing a condom is the best option when it comes to practising safer sex, especially because some STIs have no symptoms in the early stages, for example chlamydia.1 This means that you and your partner may not know you have an infection until much later on, which can affect your fertility and overall health. Similarly, one of the earlier stages of HIV infection may also not reveal any symptoms.2
When do you need to use a condom?
You should use a condom during any sexual activity where you may be at risk of sharing bodily fluids. The main purpose of other contraceptives such as the Pill or contraceptive injection is to prevent pregnancy, but they won't stop you from catching an STI.
How do I use a condom?
A condom is less effective if the penis touches the vagina or anus before a condom is worn, or if it slips off during sex. Some people prefer to use a condom with added lubrication to make sex feel more comfortable, but more importantly this helps prevent condoms from breaking.
There's no harm in practising how to put a condom on beforehand and this can help you both to feel more at ease when the time comes. You will also find instructions on the packet, but in general you should follow these rules:
- Check that the condoms are in date, in good condition and have the CE mark on it – this means they've been tested to European safety standards.
- The man needs to have an erection before the condom is put on. Always put the condom on before the penis touches a woman or man's genitals.
- Open the packet carefully so that there's less chance of ripping it. There's usually an arrow on the packet to guide you in the direction you should open it. Avoid using your teeth and be careful with sharp fingernails or jewellery.
- Condoms come rolled up and need to be placed on top of an erect penis. Some people like to use a little bit of extra lubrication to help it go on easily. If you do this, use a water-based lubrication, rather than vaseline, hand cream or anything that contains oil - these can all break the condom.
- Pinch the teat at the end of the condom before you start to roll it down the penis. By doing this you will be helping to squeeze any air bubbles out and this will prevent friction that can cause condoms to break. It will also help you know if the condom is on the right way.
- Roll the condom down to the base of the penis. If it's on correctly it will roll downwards easily (or you may be able to feel the texture of the outside of the condom if it's ribbed). If you're not sure then use a new condom and try again. This is important even if the man hasn't ejaculated because there can still be sperm on the penis (pre-cum).
- Only take the condom off when the penis is withdrawn completely from the body and while the penis is still erect. Tie a knot in the end of the condom, wrap it up, and throw it away in a bin (don't put it down the toilet as it can block up your plumbing).
- Always use a new condom if you have sex again.
Remember: Avoid using two condoms at once or a female condom at the same time - this can cause friction and they're more likely to split or slip off.
What should I do if a condom breaks?
Condoms are highly effective if used consistently and correctly, so it's very unlikely that one will break. Wearing one is really important, but if a condom does split, break or slip off, squeeze out as much semen as you can and avoid washing inside your vagina or anus (douching) as this can spread infection further or cause irritation.
You should always use a condom for oral sex too. It carries a low risk of HIV, but this risk is increased if there are any cuts, sores or inflammation on the man's penis or a woman's vagina, if you have a throat infection or there is any damage or bleeding in your mouth.3
Most sexual health professionals will advise you to have a sexual health test around 10 days after unprotected sex or if a condom breaks (or earlier if you are worried about any symptoms) and then again around three months later. This is because different STIs are detected at different times. In the meantime, avoid sexual contact or practice safer sex by always wearing a condom.
What should I do if a condom breaks and my partner is HIV-positive?
If a condom breaks and you know you are having sex with someone who is living with HIV or who doesn't know their HIV status, you will need to visit a sexual health professional as soon as you can. You may be offered post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) treatment.4 This is a month-long treatment of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) that can reduce your chances of becoming HIV-positive.
PEP has a high success rate; however, it is not a replacement for condoms. PEP is a powerful drug that has side effects and it's not an option available to everyone.
How can I talk about condoms with my partner?
Some people feel embarrassed bringing up the subject of using condoms, especially in the early stages of a relationship. But it's important to remember that the other person won't think any less of you for wanting to practise safer sex – and if they do, it's worth asking yourself if they are the right person to be with.
Talking about condoms with your other half isn't about you saying that you don't trust them – it's as much for them as it is for you. Be firm and confident in your decision and prepared for any excuses that you may hear. If someone loves and respects you, or wants to get closer to you, they will want you to enjoy sex and feel safe at the same time.
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It is possible. There is a small access door to get at the oil drain plug without having to remove the large belly pan. The filter on the 6-cylinder is accessible from the engine bay.
You may find that depending upon which side of the car you raise the sump will be tilted and leave old oil remaining in the sump. You could start the drain and then lower the car back down to insure a complete draining of the sump (make sure you position the drain pan right so oil doesn't end up on the floor).
You may also consider a low profile floor jack that you can use to jack up the entire front end and then set two floor jacks. There is a jack pad directly in the center of the car just behind the steering rack on a cross member.
Use a quality full synthetic (suggest 5W-30 or 0W-40) and make sure you replace the crush ring on the oil drain plug and properly lubricate the filter gasket before installing the filter housing (both come with the new filter). If you need further information there are some very good DIY procedures on this forum.
If you want to keep the engine running well for a long time examine your driving habits. Lots of short trips and stop and go traffic should cause you to stay on the shorter side of drain intervals (4-5K miles between drains). If you do more highway driving then you can go as long as 7500 miles. Once the additives in oil are used up the oil's characteristics change dramatically for the bad. New oil is alkaline in pH. As contaminants build and the oil oxidizes the pH drifts neutral. If the oil is not changed before the additives are used up the oil becomes acidic and is very hard on gaskets and seals. Detergents are also used up and can no longer suspend contaminants which settle onto engine parts and become sludge.
Rule number one is never overheat the engine. Rule number two is that changing oil often is the cheapest thing you can do to insure a healthy engine.
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"Turn the engine once through 360 degrees by the vibration damper, and then wait for 15 minutes for the oil to drain."
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text: [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][SIZE=-1]Surprises at the Senior Bowl Weigh-In [/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif] Rob Rang NFLDraftScout.com Monday, January 21, 2008, Mobile, AL -- Scouts didn't have to wait until the practices to start for the 2008 Senior Bowl for intrigue to begin. Perhaps anticipating the drama, the weigh-in this year was moved to the Mobile Convention Center. In years past, the weigh-in had been held inside the Renaissance Hotel, previously known as the Adam's Mark. The South Team was weighed first. Scouts hoping to see quarterback Brian Brohm were disappointed. Brohm, like fellow first round shoe-ins Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan and Michigan offensive tackle Jake Long, elected to pull out of the Senior Bowl proceedings after previously agreeing to participate. Notre Dame tight end John Carlson and Auburn defensive end Quentin Groves were surprises no-shows, as well. Tennessee's Eric Ainge was a late substitution in Brohm's absence. Other notable late additions for the South were Auburn tight end Cole Bennett and Hampton defensive Kendall Langford. There were several impressive (and unfortunately, not so impressive) physiques taking their turns on stage for the South. The South's best builds were presented by Miami linebacker Tavares Gooden, who measured in at a chiseled 6011, 233 pounds, Arkansas fullback Peyton Hillis' thick upper body made his 6007, 240 pound frame all the more impressive. Perhaps the two most impressive physiques, however, were turned in by a surprising ACC duo. Wake Forest defensive end Jeremy Thompson (6043, 264) and Georgia Tech inside linebacker Phillip Wheeler (6020, 245) both weighed in heavier than expected. Each had thick, powerful frames with wide shoulders and good overall muscle definition. Several big name defenders were much less impressive. LSU outside linebacker Ali Highsmith (5115, 229), South Florida inside linebacker Ben Moffitt (6010, 231), and Kentucky tight end Jacob Tamme (6036, 234) all could use more time in the weight room. A general lack of definition characterized each of these standouts. Among the big men, Maryland's Dre Moore (6041, 307), Wake Forest center Steve Justice (6032, 289), and Arkansas guard Robert Felton (6037, 313) were particularly sloppy in their upper body. The North team, weighed in moments after the South, offered their share of surprises, as well. North Carolina defensive tackle measured in at 6044, 308 pounds -- a full 26 pounds heavier than his listed 282 while with the Tar Heels. Oklahoma State wideout Adarius Bowman had one of the more impressive physiques of the day, measuring in at a strong, athletic 6027, 220 pounds. Amongst a roster full of undersized receivers, Bowman looked like a man among boys. Tight ends Fred Davis (USC) and Kellen Davis (Michigan State) were very impressive. Though Fred Davis measured in shorter than expected (6025, 250), his upper body was one of the more impressive of the day. Kellen Davis (6062, 259) may have the most intimidating build of the entire roster. Of the big men, three players immediately stood out. Ohio State offensive tackle Kirk Barton may lack elite footwork, but some of his stiffness may have come from spending too much time in the weight room. Measuring in at 6043, 303 pounds, his lats, pecs, bicep, and tricep definition was impressive -- especially for a big man. Arizona State's Mike Pollack had a strong, athletic build with tight skin -- a huge contrast to the sloppy build of Wake Forest's Steve Justice of the South Team. Nebraska offensive tackle Carl Nicks, at 6047, 343 pounds, is the heaviest player in Mobile, but is surprisingly trim. While he has extra flab in his upper body, he looks capable of moving busses with a simple glance. Perhaps the most interesting moment of the weigh-in, however, occurred only moments into the North Team's introduction. Virginia Tech's Xavier Adibi has long arms. His rangy build is one of the reasons scouts are intrigued by him. However, after it was announced that his arms were 37 and 7/8" inches long -- or roughly 3 and a half inches longer than anyone else's, Adibi's arms were measured again. The result? 34" inches… Despite a program renowned for their strength and conditioning program, Virginia Tech Hokies Adibi (6015, 220) and Chris Ellis (6042, 260) were not among the more impressive-looking athletes. Neither had poor builds, necessarily, but neither had the impressive upper body definition that has generally been a trademark of Virginia Tech athletes. Other disappointing builds from the North were presented by linebacker Jordan Dizon (5117, 228), tight end Martin Rucker, who at 6046, 248 pounds looked a bit rangy and undersized, and inside linebacker Beau Bell (6015, 243). Among the sloppier builds of the big men was USC's Sam Baker (6044, 308) and NC State defensive tackle DeMario Pressley (6032, 300). Each looked surprisingly soft. Northern Iowa offensive tackle Chad Rinehart (6052, 317) lacked muscle development in his arms. Baker also possesses extraordinarily small hands for an offensive lineman. His hands measure only 8 and 2/8" inches across, giving him the smallest hands of any offensive lineman. Gosder Cherilus, quite literally on the other hand, had the biggest hands at 11 and 4/8 inches as a member of the South team. Arm length is another useful feature for scouts. Often blockers with short arms are asked to move inside to guard because of the close quarters. 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Paul Gallen deserved to be charged. He hit an opponent in the head, part of - in his own words - a "square-up".
While he has raised a valid point that the officials cannot ban him, and then use his actions to promote the game, he should understand there are very few scenarios where punching someone on the chin will go unpunished - even in State of Origin, where the unwritten rule is you can get away with more.
He stood "toe-to-toe", as Gallen called it, and - with Nate Myles's hands down - repeatedly punched him.
"To be honest with you I feel pretty gutted that I have to sit out for a week because of a fight in Origin," Gallen has since said.
"... When was the last time a player was suspended for a fight in Origin? I don't know."
The answer depends on how you define a fight. NSW centre Michael Jennings was suspended for running in to a fight to throw a wild punch at Queenslander Brent Tate in the first game of the last series. It happens. The rules are not simply ignored just for Origin, even if it has become clear that they are weakened slightly.
If you can be suspended for hitting an opponent in the head by accident in a tackle you should also be suspended for hitting an opponent in the head deliberately. That is the risk that Gallen, in attempting to inspire his teammates and stand up to Myles' alleged bullying over recent series, took. He cannot cry foul over what is clearly foul play. It could have been worse for him. He could have been sin-binned, or sent off, and his team might have lost the match as a result. It could also have been much worse for Myles. If Myles had broken his jaw, what then? Gallen's own words afterwards suggested intent.
The reality is that Gallen punched Nate Myles. We know this because we have all seen it, not just during State of Origin I on Wednesday night but countless times since. Almost four million people watched it on the night. More have seen it since. You could watch his left-right combination on a loop if you wanted.
That is the other issue at play. Many people loved to watch it. Yet the game's officials cannot suspend Gallen but use the image of him belting Nate Myles to sell tickets or ensure more people watch the second game of the series. If the officials are to draw a line in the sand when it comes to fighting on a State of Origin field, they must also do so in their promotions.
"When you look at all the promotions promoting Origin there's stinks, so I hope the NRL steps in now and doesn't allow the footage to promote the game," Gallen said, rightly so.
Origin 'stinks' have been celebrated. And while there is still the feeling that you can get away with more, officials have now declared that you cannot get away with that. Rightly so.


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Miner Nuggets: All-American by taking 22nd at the 2005 NCAA Cross Country Championships ... ranks eighth in the school record books in the indoor 5,000 (14:04.05) and the outdoor 10,000 (28:24.48).
2007 (Junior): Cross Country: Part of a cross country team that automatically qualified for nationals and finished 10th at the NCAA Championships ... placed 51st at the national meet on Oct. 13 (30:48) ... placed 18th at the NCAA regional meet, as the team finished second for the automatic qualification ... helped the Miners break a meet record for points at the C-USA Championships by placing fourth in a 1-5 UTEP finish for a perfect score of 15 ... second at the Lori Fitzgerald Invitational on Sept. 14 (23:20) ... placed fourth at the Lobo Invitational, where the Miners broke a meet record for points ... 42nd at the Bill Dellinger Invitational on Sept. 29 ...38th at the Pre-National Invitational where the Miners finished first in the blue race. Outdoor: Qualified for NCAA championships with an automatic and career-best mark of 28:24.48 at the Stanford Invitational on March 31, where he placed sixth ... finished 16th at the national meet in the event with a time of 29:35.50 ... first in the 10,000 at C-USA Championships on May 12 (29:58.12) and second in the 5,000-meter run with an NCAA regional time of 14:08.02 ... second in the 5,000 at the Drake Relays on April 26th (14:01.14). Indoor: First at the C-USA Championships in the 5,000-meter run with a time of 14:10.74, third in the 3,000-meter run (8:21.38) and seventh in the mile (4:13.58), helping the Miners to a runnerup conference finish ... posted an NCAA provisional time in the 5,000 at the NCAA Qualifier on March 3 with a time of 14:04.05 ... second in the 5,000 at the Husker Invite on Feb. 2 (14:24.54) and 12th at the Tyson Invite on Feb. 9 (14:15.54) ... placed second in the mile run at the Lobo Invitational on Jan. 20 (4:17.41) and third in the 3,000 (8:22.24).
2006 (Sophomore): Cross Country (2006): C-USA All-Academic ... helped UTEP win five meets during the season, including recording perfect scores at the Lori Fitzgerald Invitational and the Kachina Classic ... placed 11th at the NCAA Midwest Regional on Nov. 11 to be selected to the All-Region team ... second team All-Conference by taking sixth at the C-USA Championships, helping the Miners win their second consecutive title ... led UTEP past Arkansas to win the Chile Pepper Invitational by taking 19th on Oct. 14 ... third at the Kachina Classic on Sept. 23 ... fifth at the Lori Fitzgerald Invitational on Sept. 15 ... sixth at the Lobo Invitational on Sept. 9. Outdoor: NCAA qualifier in the 10,000, finishing 18th in 29:39.70 ... ran away with the 10,000 title at the C-USA Championships, finishing in 30:14.06 to assist UTEP in its title run ... also third in the C-USA 5,000 (14:44.77) ... set a PR of 28:38.73 by taking sixth in the 10,000 at the Stanford Invitational on March 31. Indoor: Took the silver in the 5,000 (14:22.89) and third in the 3,000 (8:17.91) at the C-USA Championships, helping the Miners win the team title ... NCAA provisional qualifier by taking sixth in the 5,000 (14:08.18) at the ISU Classic on Feb. 10 ... eighth in the 3,000 (8:24.99) at the Husker Invitational on Feb. 4 ... opened the season running 4:15.07 in the mile to take sixth at the Lobo Invitational on Jan. 21.
2005 (Freshman): Cross Country (2005): NCAA All-American by taking 22nd out of 253 runners at the NCAA Championships ... finished the 10k race in 30:08.0 to lead UTEP to a 14th-place team finish ... All-Region in cross country, placing fifth at the NCAA Mountain Regional in 30:39.8 ... first team All-C-USA after taking third at the C-USA Championships ... fourteenth out of 245 runners at the Chile Pepper Invitational on Oct. 10 in 29:45.5 ... meet champion at the Kachina Classic on Sept. 17 ... sixth at the Lobo Invitational ... third at the Lori Fitzgerald Invitational. Outdoor: Held the world's fastest under-18 time in the 10,000-meter run (28:45.84) and the 18th-fastest under 20 ... NCAA qualifier, taking 25th in the 10,000 ... WAC champion in the 10,000 (29:43.99) ... third in the WAC 5,000-meter run (14:06.10) ... third in the 5,000 at the Drake Relays in 14:04.75 ... time ranked seventh in the world under 18 ... NCAA automatic qualifier in the 10,000 at the Stanford Invitational on March 25, taking 11th and running 28:45.84. Indoor: Second in the 3,000-meter run (8:27.40) and 5,000 (14:18.54) at the WAC Championships ... posted an NCAA provisional time of 14:05.15 to finish second in the 5,000 at the ISU Classic on Feb. 11 ... made his collegiate debut in the mile at the Husker Invitational on Feb. 5.
Before UTEP: Ran track and cross country for Coach Bore before coming to UTEP ... ran the 5,000 and 10,000 ... graduated with a B average from Kaptumo Boys High School.
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Forging the partnership between library and researcher in the academy : the mandate for virtuality, virtuosity and virtuousness (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-11)Paper presented on 17 November 2011, Stellenbosch University 2011 Annual Symposium.
From "outreach" to new library model? (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010)Paper presented at the Stellenbosch University Library 2010 Symposium / IFLA Presidential Meeting. Knowing is not enough: Engaging in the knowledge economy, 18 to 19 February 2010. South Africa is aligned with other emerging ...
Getting internationally published in the applied sciences (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-05-10)Paper presented as part of the Research Seminar, hosted to celebrate the opening of the Research Commons at the JS Gericke Library, University of Stellenbosch.
Going for gold – opportunities for Universities to open up their research (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-10)Presented during the UFS Seminar on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities, 24 October 2011.
Going for gold, achieving 'platinum' - opportunities for libraries towards opening access to information : a perspective from Stellenbosch University (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-10)Paper presented during the LIASA Thirteenth Annual Conference 4 Oct. 2011, East London, South Africa.
Going for gold, achieving 'platinum' - opportunities for libraries towards opening access to information : a perspective from Stellenbosch University (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-10-26)Online workshop presented as part of the international EIFL-OA and EIFL-FOSS Themed Week October 24 - 28, coinciding with Open Access Week 2011. Title: Open Access Publishing with Open Journal System (OJS). Visit ...
GPU acceleration of matrix-based methods in computational electromagnetics (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This work considers the acceleration of matrix-based computational electromagnetic (CEM) techniques using graphics processing units (GPUs). These massively parallel processors have gained much support ...
Growing research in Africa : Stellenbosch engaging open access to information (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-05-24)Paper presented to representatives from the University of Ghana, on 24 May 2011.
Identifying expertise : enable collaboration : don't miss fund (Elsevier, 2011-07)Presentation presented as a workshop at STIAS 11 July 2011, a partnership between University Stellenbosch (SU) and Elsevier.
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Southern Pulse has launched a security monitoring service called the Brazil Pulse (
) that focuses on every city in Brazil where the World Cup games will take place. The service began on May 25, 2014 and will run through August 1, 2014.
If you would like to receive more information, simply reply to this email or visit the website. Otherwise, please forward to the relevant people in your organization who are responsible for security concerns in Brazil.
A few headlines from our reporters on the ground:
Two Protests in São Paulo Today
On 27 May 2014, at least two protests could cause disruptions in São Paulo. In the morning, starting at 06:00, local time, the Homeless Workers Movement (MTST) occupied the Praça da Sé, protesting against the removal of a number of families from an abandoned building. Another, larger, protest is expected at 16:00, local time, and will be held by the municipal teachers union. Local teachers are currently on strike and are likely to mobilize 5,000 members, closing down Av. Paulista in front of MASP. City traffic officials are partially on strike, making any disruption from protests worse as the city will not be able to redirect traffic optimally.
Bus Strike Stumbles in Rio
On 28 May 2014, a union dissident group of public transportation workers failed to stage a successful strike with Rio de Janeiro's bus drivers and fare collectors. Roughly 90 percent of the bus fleet is operating, unlike similar strikes in the past two weeks which say less the 30 percent of the fleet on the streets. Nevertheless bus users are complaining about delays throughout the city, and buses are picking up passengers beyond their permitted capacity.
Dengue Fever Looms Over Natal, Fortaleza and Recife
On 27 May 2014, the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation released a report stating that host cities Fortaleza, Natal and Recife have an elevated chance of hosting a Dengue fever epidemic during the World Cup (46 percent; 49 percent; and 19 percent respectively), though they have not reached the necessary metric (300 infections per 100,000 people). Ministry of Health officials continue to cautiously monitor public health data and trends, yet do not expect an above average affliction of the virus during the World Cup.
Army Trains for Radioactive Attack in Porto Alegre
On 28 May 2014, the Brazilian Army organized an emergency training session nearby the Beira-Rio stadium. The simulation gathered over 11 different government agencies and is simulating the use of radioactive material as a terrorist attack against the FIFA World Cup. Streets around the stadium were closed for 40 minutes as the simulation occurred.
Teachers Maintain Protests in Rio
On 28 May 2014, the Rio de Janeiro teachers union organized a protest in front of city hall. The protest closed down Avenida President Vargas, and the protestors are currently marching towards the neighborhood of Santo Cristo. Expect the closure of Rua Bento Ribeiro and the João Ricardo tunnel as they make their way to the main Municipal Secretariat for Education building.
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New Surge in Street Violence Plagues Rio de Janeiro
Residents of Poorer Neighborhoods Caught in Crossfire as Criminals Fight Back Against Police
By Loretta Chao
Jan. 29, 2015 4:25 p.m. ET
RIO DE JANEIROFour-year-old Larissa de Carvalho was leaving a restaurant with her family in western Rio de Janeiro earlier this month when she suddenly collapsed, struck in the head by a bullet.
The little girl and a 9-year-old boy were among the at least four people who have been killed by stray gunshots in the seaside city in the last two weeks, according to police and media reports. At least another 12 have been wounded, some of them seriously.
We thought shed stumbled, then saw that blood was coming out of her little head. She was only four years old, sobbed Larissas mother, Milene de Carvalho, who said she wants to see fewer cases like this so other families dont suffer the same tragedy.
Brazils second-largest city, which is gearing up to host the Olympics next year, is seeing a surge in violence despite gains made since the government launched a landmark pacification effort.
Over the last six years, police have been entering the citys hundreds of impoverished, informal communities, called favelas, to reclaim them from drug traffickers.
The effort has reduced the citys homicide rate by nearly 40% since 2008, and paved the way for new infrastructure and investment in the city, including the Trump Towers office complex in the citys downtown port area. It has also prepared Rio to host a series of major events: a visit from the pope in 2013, the World Cup last year, and the coming Olympic Games.
But the program is under attack as criminals fight back against the pacifying police units, known as UPPs. At least 11 police officers died on the job last year in the city of Rio, according to police. Dozens have also been killed off-duty throughout the city and the surrounding state by the same name.
Favela residents say they dont want to be caught in the crossfire, and are fearful that gains made in recent years are slipping away. Sérgio Gomes was so optimistic about the future of his community in Complexo do Alemão that he quit his retail job in the city center to sell souvenirs to an influx of tourists venturing into the area.
His neighborhood is now scarred with bullet holes, and tourism has slowed to a trickle. His stand is one of only a handful remaining as other vendors have closed their shops and tour businesses.
Im so worried to let my kids go out, said Mr. Gomes, 48. The police didnt bring pacificationthey brought a war against traffickers that residents didnt ask for, that were not a part of.
In a recent interview, Rio de Janeiro states Security Secretary José Mariano Beltrame said police alone cant solve Brazils crime problems. Mr. Beltrame, who has held his post longer than any previous security secretary, said the country also needs better public services and social programs targeted at young people in poor communities. He added that the federal government also needs to tighten Brazils 10,500-mile-long land border, through which he says drugs and weapons flow too easily.
Public security in Brazil has become synonymous with police, he said. This is wrong; its a myopic view of the issue.
Aside from launching the pacification program, Mr. Beltrame has overhauled training in an effort to build more trust between communities and the police force, which has a reputation for corruption and violence. But for lasting change, he advocates more intensive outreach and coordination between government departments and nonprofits to improve life for favela residents.
The UPP is only there to allow the garbage truck to enter, for doctors to go up the hill, so kindergartens can be set up, for the children to go to and return from school without any problem, he said. The reign of traffickers in these places cannot be fought with only guns.
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Think the Sony Vaio F Series has the sophisticated, high-end desktop replacement sector sewn up? Think again. Making what looks to be its best challenger to date is none other than Acer, which has launched the new and rather exciting Ethos line.
Comprised of the 18.4in 8943G and 15.6in 5943G, the Ethos can support up to Full HD (1920 x 1080) native resolutions and it backs this up with full 5.1 surround sound (five integrated physical speakers and sub). On top of this is a choice of processors that scale all the way to a quad Core i7, there's ATI Radeon HD 5850 dedicated graphics and they can house dual 640GB HDDs.
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Set in an exquisite, rural and totally private setting, this 250 year old farmhouse has been completely renovated to the highest standards.
The pool terrace has plenty of sun loungers and umbrellas if shade is required. There is a hot and cold outside pool shower. Also a barbecue and more outside dining space. It is within easy reach of Alaior where shops, supermarkets and restaurants can be found. Many of the islands most beautiful beaches are only a short car journey away.
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The economy skidded to a near halt in the final quarter of last year and consumer spending was essentially flat for the second straight month in January, raising new concerns about a possible recession.
The economy was clobbered by dual slumps in housing and credit that caused people and businesses to spend and invest more sparingly.The Commerce Department reported on Feb 28 that the gross domestic product increased at a scant 0.6 percent pace in the October-to-December quarter.
The reading _ unchanged from an initial estimate a month ago _ underscored just how much momentum the economy has lost. In the prior quarter, the economy clocked in at a brisk 4.9 percent pace. Gross domestic product measures the value of all goods and services produced in the United States and is the best barometer of the country's economic health. ''The economy just kept its head above water,'' said Nigel Gault, economist at Global Insight.
Economists had thought the newly released fourth-quarter GDP would have been bumped up to a 0.8 percent growth rate.The housing picture looked even more bleak in the new report.
Meanwhile, the Commerce Department said Feb. 29 that spending posted a 0.4 percent rise in January, which was better than economists had been expecting. However, all of that gain came from a surge in inflation during the month. Taking away the effect of prices, spending showed no gain in January or December.
Other than two negative months in August and September of 2005, which reflected the disruptions from Hurricane Katrina, inflation-adjusted consumer spending has not been so weak since November and December of 2001, when the country was struggling to emerge from the last recession.
Incomes in January posted a 0.3 percent increase following a 0.5 percent gain in December. However, the January performance was boosted by a number of one-time factors, such as big annual bonuses paid to business executives. A closely watched gauge of inflation that is tied to consumer spending posted a 0.4 percent increase in January and was up 3.7 percent over the past 12 months, the biggest year-over-year gain since September 2005.
While the 0.4 percent rise in consumer spending before accounting for inflation was larger than had been expected, it is inflation-adjusted spending that is used to compute overall economic growth. A flat reading in this category in December and January means that last year ended and the new year began on an exceedingly weak note, since consumer spending accounts for two-thirds of total economic activity.
Many economists believe that the country will slip into a recession this year, if the downturn has not already started. They are predicting that the slump will be a mild one and will end by midyear when the rebate checks from the recently passed $168 billion economic stimulus package start showing up in mailboxes.
However, more optimistic analysts believe it is still possible that the country will skirt by without a full-blown recession. President Bush told reporters on Thursday that he did not think the country was in a recession. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke signaled in congressional testimony this week that the Fed, which aggressively cut interest rates in January to try to stave off a recession, is prepared to cut rates further to shore up the economy.
However, the Fed's efforts may be constrained by a new surge in energy prices with oil jumping to a record this week above $102 per barrel. Bernanke said the Fed is watching inflation carefully but at the moment believes that the threat from weak economic growth outweighs the risks from higher inflation.
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Re: Why is Mathematica so slow ?
do you remember -- Mathematica is a "Computer Algebra"
intended for symbolical computations. Numerical computations
are *not* done with a computer algebra. Long time ago people
invent FORTRAN for this task.
You should simply write a MathLink program that use the fast
C-code and the nice Mathematica interface and the symbolic power
of Mathematica.
One reason for the low speed is simply the index check. Mathematica
*must* check the index in a a[[i]] call. Otherwise a error
would crash the whole program. A C-program will crash in this case
but it's your program and not a commercial strength "crash free"
How ever I have seen C++ codes (with overloaded [] operators) that
spend 70 % of its runtime with index checks. If you really whant speed
for numerics you should use a MathLink program.
Madhusudan Singh wrote:
> Hi
> I am solving a problem in a numerical linear algebra course that
> involves solving a two point boundary value problem with finite element
> method and LU factorisation. Since this is a part of a course, I am not
> permitted to use inbuilt functions in Mathematica.
> The matrix generated is a tridiagonal matrix. It is sparse. The
> order varies from 1 to 2^14. I solved this problem by using the
> following code (end of posting).
> I did the same problem on C (since I am using Mathematica purely as
> a simple programming language, it does not matter if I use C instead.)
> To solve for matrix orders 1 through 2^14 (14 steps) it takes about 4
> minutes to solve the problem with C, and more than 7 hours with
> Mathematica. The two codes are functionally identical. What is going on
> ?
> With regards,
> Madhusudan Singh.


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Witnesses: Man fired multiple rounds at SUV with rifle
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Colorado Springs Police investigated a report of shots fired at a southeast side apartment complex Wednesday (7/30/14).
The incident happened at the Shannon Glenn Apartments in the 200 block of N. Murray Blvd.
Witnesses told police they saw a man with a rifle shooting rounds toward a dark sedan as it drove out of the parking lot.
Police say the shooter then got into a dark SUV that left southbound on Murray.
The suspect is described as being in his early to mid 20s with an athletic build and short braided hair. He was wearing a black t-shirt and black shorts.
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Top 10 Crazy Pancakes From Our Worldwide Pancake Tour
Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Henry Kennedy, from Opelousas, La., prepares eggs as pancakes cook on the grill aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Albany
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We love pancakes, Yes we do
Every day we eat a few
When we don't, we might get sick
So here's a pancake list right quick.
10. Bacon Pancakes - Original Pancake House - Chicago
A plate full of these and you'll be giving a whole new meaning to the Windy City.
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8. Homemade Swedish Pancakes
Swedish pancakes are thin and crepe-like, and in very Swedish style, are commonly eaten for dinner with pea soup.
7. Ukrainian Potato Pancakes -
These onion, potato, salt, pepper, and sour cream pancakes are a tradition in Ukrainian culture.
6. Korean Pancakes -
Korean food culture offers a great pancake landscape.
Its adherents have kimchi pancakes, scallion pancakes, green pepper pancakes, seafood pancakes, sweet pancakes, spicy pancakes.......the list goes on and on.
Korea's pancake landscape is bountiful and has a long history.
5. Scottish Pancake and Crumpet -
Click to see the full size image of the Scottish pancake.
It has a cratered surface perfect for soaking up Scotch, or whatever topping you desire.
4. Dutch Pancake from The Netherlands -
This pancake is made with bacon and onions and "smothered in Gouda cheese."
It is called a pannekoek, and beer is sometimes added to the batter to help it rise. These pancakes are large and skinny compared to American pancakes.
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