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Academic advising for freshman is organized by the SEAS Undergraduate Affairs Office.
Each freshman adviser is a fellow in a residential college and has about 10-12 advisees. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are advised by their departments, with the departmental representative serving as the principal faculty adviser. The deans and directors of studies in the residential colleges also play a key role in the academic lives of undergraduates.
As preparation for careers in a global technological and economic community, engineering students are encouraged to obtain international experience by studying or working abroad. Engineering students are also encouraged to obtain professional experience in industry or research through summer internships and jobs.
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Jun 6, 2014, 18:43
Former Diamondhead City Manager Richard Rose said this week that – despite what the city council may do or think – he isn't going away quietly.
The council voted to oust Rose on April 23, but was statutorily required to offer him a public hearing, if he requested it. The council conducted that hearing on Tuesday, but Rose didn't show.
Councilmen affirmed his dismissal.
However, on Thursday, Rose issued a public statement on the Sea Coast Echo's Facebook page: "Friends, you have seen the recent stories about me ... (but) there is another side of the story."
Rose pointed to the work he had done over the past two years: "Building the city from scratch is not easy, they hired me in February 2012, to take on this monumental challenge and I appreciated every single day. I worked my tail off daily as did my employees. there were and are hundreds of things to do."
Rose said that he and the people he had hired had established a city government and all of its departments and that he had "authored dozens of requests for proposals, resolutions and ordinances, developed various procedures, protocols and plans."
He also pointed to the 2013 audit report issued in March.
"The auditing firm publicly stated ... there are no issues with Diamondhead financial reports and we are very transparent with our financial documents," he said.
Rose said that the 30 minutes the council offered him at the hearing to present his side were inadequate. He also said that some of the remarks councilmen made about his work and character have "ruined his reputation" and hinted about possible litigation.
"My attorneys, Jim Halliday's Law Firm and Vaughn and Bowden Law Firm tell me I must wait for a circuit judge to decide if I was wronged," Rose said, "and get a proper public hearing that will not be limited to 30 minutes but allows me to present witnesses, testimony and evidence... I pray this doesn't take long as I am ready to tell my side, .. My credibility and reputation have been destroyed by their vicious and unproven and reckless comments. And I want my credibility and reputation back."
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Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon & Jude Law Reunite for Sci-Fi Thriller 'Contagion' (VIDEO)
Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Damon and Jude Law all starred in the 1999 thriller, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and the award-winning trio have reunited for what could possibly be one of the most realistically terrifying films in quite some time.
In the just-released trailer for Contagion, an all-star cast tries to fight off a virus that is killing the population faster than they can figure out what it even is.
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Academy-award winners such as Kate Winslet and Marion Cotillard as well as The Matrix star Laurence Fishburne all have roles in the film.
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GATESVILLE — Howdy, Copperas Cove. Here is what is going on downrange in Coryell County.
With the State Highway 9 bypass set to open soon, the county commissioners are bracing for an inevitable growth spurt northwest of Cove.
Improvements to Oak Springs, Bea Powell and Slater roads are the focus of the county's efforts to get Texas Department of Transportation dollars through creation of one or two Counties Energy Reinvestment Transportation Zones.
Commissioners will finish that application in February. Stay tuned.
A bigger growth-related issue the commissioners are struggling to get their arms around is water.
County Judge John Firth asked the head of the Texas Water Development Board to focus planning efforts on the area.
"Groundwater sources and surface water districts that are challenged by numerous issues currently support the future growth west and northwest of Fort Hood," Firth said in a letter to Kevin Patteson, executive administrator of the board.
Because water needs of Coryell and Lampasas counties are different from those of other counties in the Middle Trinity regional planning district, Firth said in the letter, the district's planning process cannot address the area's issues.
"Particularly challenging," Firth said, is that the water supply company, Multi-County Water Supply Corporation, which supports a large area west of Fort Hood that includes more than 25 percent of Coryell County, does not have sufficient capacity to support current users much less future growth.
Firth said he is appealing directly to the water development board because the area spans too many different water-planning regions and districts to adequately address local needs.
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The Kiwanis Club of Cy-Fair Houston is a community service organization for business and community leaders. We meet the first three Tuesday's of each month at Hearthstone Country Club in northwest Houston. Our luncheon meeting begins at 12:15 and ends at 1:15. We invite you to join us!
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ANADA 200-037 Gentamicin Sulfate Solution - original approval
Approval Date: February 8, 1993
AgriLabs, Ltd.
P.O. Box 3103
St. Joseph, MO 64503
Generic Name:
gentamicin 100 mg/mL solution
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Dosage Form: Solution
How Supplied: 100 mL multiple dose vials
How Dispensed: Rx
Amount of Active Ingredients: Each mL contains gentamicin sulfate equivalent to 100 mg gentamicin base.
Route of Administration: Uterine Infusion
Species: Horses
Recommended Dosage: 20 to 25 mL (2.0 -2.5 grams) of Gentamicin per day for 3 to 5 days during estrus.
Indications for Use: For the control of bacterial infections of the uterus (metritis) in horses as an aid in improving conception in mares with uterine infections caused by bacteria sensitive to gentamicin.
Pioneer Product: Gentocin Solution (gentamicin sulfate, 100 mg/mL), NADA 046-724 by Schering Plough Animal Health Corporation.
Date of Approval: February 8, 1993
Under the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Generic Animal Drug and Patent Term Restoration Act, (53 FR 50460, December 15, 1988, First GADPTRA Policy Letter) an abbreviated new animal drug application (ANADA) may be submitted for a generic version of an approved new animal drug (pioneer product). New target animal safety data and drug effectiveness data, were not required for approval of this ANADA. This ANADA relies on the target animal safety and drug effectiveness data in the pioneer's new animal drug application. Ordinarily, the ANADA sponsor shows that the generic product is bioequivalent to the pioneer. Bioequivalence is usually demonstrated through a clinical end-point study.
For certain dosage forms, the agency will grant a waiver from conducting an in vivo bioequivalence study (55 FR 24645, June 18, 1990; Fifth GADPTRA Policy Letter; Bioequivalence Guideline, April 1990). Based upon the formulation characteristics of the generic product, AgriLabs, Ltd. was granted a waiver from conducting an in vivo bioequivalence study for gentamicin sulfate solution. The generic and pioneer products are solutions with the same active and inactive ingredients. The generic and pioneer products also contain the same concentration of active ingredient. This ANADA was granted a waiver January 3, 1990 (see attachment).
Data on human safety, pertaining to consumption of drug residues in food, were not required for approval of this ANADA. This drug is labeled for use in horses not intended for food.
This ANADA satisfies the requirements of section 512 of the Act and demonstrates that gentamicin sulfate solution, when used under its proposed conditions of use, is safe and effective for its labeled indications.
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Another new low today! 168.6! That's 9.4 lbs down this year! I went for a long walk yesterday (~3 miles) and tonight is LHT night. I've been slacking off on my LHT for the past few weeks, but it's time to get back into it.
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I stopped writing in here a couple months ago (mostly because I don't think anyone was reading it!), but I figured that it's probably time for an update.
I hit 164.2 this morning, for a total of 13.8 lbs down this year. I've been eating mostly Primal, though I've had some fits and starts in there. I've also lost about 4 inches off my hips. Though I haven't dropped a pants size yet, those magical shrinking pants have finally stopped shrinking and started to feel loose. I'm hoping another inch or two will get me into size 10s (I'm in 12s right now). I'm moving in August and I'm going to need to replace my pants before then. I'd really love to replace them with 10s.
I've been LHT only sporadically, mostly because my bellydancing schedule has gotten pretty busy. For instance, this week I had three hours on Monday night (my usual classes), an hour and a half tonight, and then another hour or so tomorrow night to prepare for a performance at a festival on Saturday. On Sunday, I have a couple hours of dress rehearsal and then a performance. After Sunday, though, the extra rehearsals go away for awhile, so hopefully I'll be back to LHT twice a week. Now that the weather has warmed up, I've been trying to walk for half an hour at lunchtime at least three times a week. I haven't had a lot of time for longer walks after work, but I think I'm making up for that with the extra dancing!
In other news, a lot of the stress and uncertainty about my future is gone, because I finally know where I'm going to be in the fall! I was accepted with full funding (tuition plus a stipend) at Virginia Tech for a PhD in Industrial Engineering, so that's where I'll be heading. The bad news: grad school is a significant pay cut (I'll get about a third of what I'm making now) and I'll be living about 4-5 hours from my BF. The good news: more unscheduled time during the day and a lot of walking and biking trails in the area. I've also been told that there's a great farmers' market there, so hopefully I'll have access to better produce than I do here. Not to mention the biggest plus of grad school: I'm doing something I actually like and I'm not stuck in a job I hate that makes me wake up at ungodly hours of the morning.
Since yesterday was my 4-month Primalversary, I took some pictures to compare to my "before" pictures from New Years. Seeing myself in the mirror every day, I haven't noticed too much of a change. But comparing the pictures, the difference is actually very noticeable. I have a ways to go still, but I'm pleased with my results so far.
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For the past month or so, I've been maintaining between 165 and 170 and staying at pretty much the same measurements. I can't really call this a plateau, because I have not been particularly strict with what I've eaten. Great that I can maintain without too much effort, but I want to lose a little more. As soon as I'm out of fruit and potatoes, I'm going back to meat, veggies, and a few nuts and berries for two weeks. No potatoes, no fruit other than strawberries (and those only because they're in season locally), nothing off-plan (especially popcorn, my biggest temptation). I've done this "back to basics" approach in the past when I've started to drift off the plan a little and my weight loss has stalled. Hopefully it helps this time. I expect to start on Sunday or Monday, depending on when the last of my fruit and potatoes is gone.
On a completely different note, I started taking a myo-inositol supplement last Friday at the recommendation of my reproductive endocrinologist. She said that it can have some of the same effects at metformin but without the unfortunate dietary side effects. Everything's screwed up right now because I'm having an early ToM (I forgot to take my bcp two days in a row), so I'm not certain if I'm noticing any effects or not. I had an odd burst of motivation and energy last night, but that could have been because I remembered to take my pill yesterday.
She's also prescribed a low dose of synthroid for me because my TSH numbers are a bit higher than she'd like. That's in the mail and should be here early next week. I'm going to hold off on starting it until the early ToM has ended and things have calmed down a little, so I can really evaluate its effects.


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Top 5 Best Data Recovery Software for Windows PCs in 2017
Last updated: Jan. 5, 2017
When it comes to choosing the best Windows data recovery software for recovering deleted or lost files from a storage media such as PC hard drives, USB flash sticks, memory cards, etc., we're bound and determined to find out which software developer is offering the best value. Five major components make up a great file recovery software in our opinion, and those are 1) Security, 2) Quality, 3) Ease of use, 4), Windows compatibility and 5), Technical support.
We'll cover why these five factors matter in this article later, but here are the top data recovery tools that won the test and earned our trust in 2017.
Please note: these programs are for Windows PCs only. If you use an Apple Mac computer, see the best Mac data recovery software we've reviewed. Also, check out our recommended tools to recover data from iPhones, iPads, or Android phones and tablets.
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**Below, you'll find our expert reviews, but you can also click the links above to get the software or contact the customer support for more information.
Why We Chose These Five Criteria?
- Whether it contains malware. This is always the number one thing we check to make sure a downloadable file (in .exe format) does not include any malicious process. We do this by uploading the software file to Valkyrie — an advanced file verdict system for such analysis purpose.
- Whether it performs safe operations. If the software is free of malware, we then install the application on our PCs and start testing. The next thing about security we check is whether the software only performs read-only procedures during the scanning process. It is important because you don't want any third-party software to write extra data to the disk drive from which you want to recover files.
- Supported file recovery types. If you accidentally formatted a hard drive or digital media card, you want all your files (pics, video, songs, etc.) back, right? Therefore, a good data recovery software should support recovering as many types of common used files as possible, so you don't have to try other alternatives.
- Supported storage devices. We'd have to admit it, some data recovery programs don't support external devices. Therefore, they are useless if you need to get data back from a flash drive. Also, these days data loss happens more often on removable media than on PCs.
- Time required to complete the scan. We understand the anxiety or panic the moment you realize you lost some data. Obviously, you don't want to spend the whole day simply waiting for a drive scanning process to complete. A high-quality data recovery software should perform high-speed scanning or offer different scanning methods for users' choices.
- File preview & recovery quality. When the scan process is over, the software should be able to support file preview ability for you to quickly check if they are the items you desire to recover. Also, once they are recovered, file quality should be identical to the original one.
Ease of Use
The principle should apply to every product we use, data recovery software no exception. The program does not have to be well-decorated with fancy icons, but it has to offer a decent UX (User Experience). Given the complex nature of data recovery, some instructions or warnings should be given before we intend to select or click any buttons.
Also, software crash is unacceptable though it's hard to develop a bug-free program. At the end of the day you get everything ready, you don't want to see the program doesn't work as expected due to frequent crashes. This is also an indicator whether a software is poorly developed or truly great, which is surely worth keeping in mind.
Windows Compatibility
This factor directly reflects if the developer keeps updating its data recovery software product. Not only an outdated program has compatibility issue running on latest Windows operating system (as of 2017, it's Windows 10), but we suspect it would have security concerns as well. Bottom line - the best Windows data recovery software should be compatible with common Windows OS, including the latest Windows 10.
Technical Support
Data recovery may sound easy, but it's actually very hard as it involves lots of advanced computer expertise. A well-designed computer program usually requires developers to spend hundreds of hours coding and thinking. It's common that you have questions or issues regarding using a data recovery software. Thus, it's best to turn to its developer or customer service for help. Therefore, we value data recovery software that offers troubleshooting tutorials, email inquiries, or phone support.
What is the Best Windows Data Recovery Software in 2017?
All the software below have been tested by our team; we guarantee that they are secure: free of malware issue, and they perform read-only scanning which means safe to use.
#1: Easy Drive Data Recovery
Easy Drive Data Recovery is an easy yet secure tool aimed at recovering deleted or lost files that haven't been damaged. It supports recovery of about 100 file types from almost all types of storage devices. Best of all, it's one of the few software that incorporates multiple languages into its interface, which makes it a breeze if you are a non-English speaker. Specific languages include: English, French, Spanish, German, Turkish. MunSoft claims the program is compatible with Windows 8/7/Vista/XP; we also tested it on Windows 10, and it works without problems. They offer customer support via emails.
#2: Stellar Windows Data Recovery
Stellar Windows Data Recovery is one of the most powerful data recovery software out there. It features recovery of nearly 300 file types (Outlook emails included) from any NTFS, FAT and ExFAT based storage devices. The best part is that with Stellar, you can save and resume a scan image, which means you don't have to sit in front of your PC waiting for the program to complete scanning a 1TB external drive, instead, do it whenever you want. Just remember to save the scan/drive image. The program is compatible with Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista. Stellar Data Recovery also offers excellent technical support available from knowledge articles, emails, and phone calls.
#3: ParetoLogic Data Recovery Pro
Data Recovery Pro allows you to recover deleted files and emails after a quick or full scan for searching recoverable items. It supports a variety of storage media including but not limited to hard drives, removable disks, iPods. What we like most about the software is its intuitiveness — it guides you through the whole recovery process until you find your deleted items. The program is compatible with all available Windows operating systems. ParetoLogic has a standard help documentation within the software and offers email services for technical/customer questions.
#4: Wondershare Data Recovery
Wondershare claims it's capable of recovering files in 550+ formats (document, photos, video, audio, emails, archive) from both computer storage and external storage devices such as USB drives, external HDDs. It also has the Resume Recovery feature. The best part we like about the software is that — it lays out all the complicated data recovery features in an easy-to-follow way, for example, if you want to rescue data from a problematic partition, just select "Partition Recovery". The application is compatible with all Windows versions from Windows XP to Windows 10. Also, Wondershare offers tons of useful help tutorials, and their customer service (via emails) is prompt and professional.
#5: Remo Recover Windows
Remo Recover is a sophisticated data recovery software good at recovering data from hard disk partitions missing, reformatted or contain bad sectors. Similar to other data recovery programs we list here, Remo also supports a vast majority of devices including old-styled CD/DVDs. The three options ("Recover Files", "Recover Drives", "Recover Photos") listed on the main interface are very intuitive. The software supports all versions of Windows OS. You can find software specifications and video tutorials from Remo's official website. If you have questions or concerns, send an email or have an online chat with them.
Disclaimer: our data recovery reviews are based mostly on (1) our experience in using and testing the programs and (2) the expertise of the experts with whom we consult and (3) the information provided by the manufacturers. We strive to test each feature of recommended software, but we are unable to test them all due to the complex nature of data recovery. As such, please remember that these recommended tools are our opinions, and we encourage to contact technical support of respective software providers or computer technicians to handle your data recovery needs if you are not skilled or comfortable to deal with the situation.


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Brian D. Pietsch
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Dr. Keller
In the mid 1980s, Apple Computer began development of a new serial bus architecture called FireWire. It was designed to address several issues related to current and upcoming technology:
FireWire devices are generally multimedia based; examples are Digital Cameras and Camcorders, Digital VCRs, and Pro-audio equipment like DAT stations and other multi-track recorders. However, they can also be general PC peripherals like Hard Disk Drives, CD-ROM/DVD Drives, and Laser Printers.
Apple's work caught the eyes of other vendors and an IEEE committee was formed to create a formal standard. This paper explains the concepts created by the resulting IEEE 1394-1995 specification and also explains the data structures and algorithms used by the FireWire subsystem in the 2.3.99-pre6 Linux kernel.
The 1394 specification creates a light amount of terminology that must be discussed before jumping into the technical details. A module is one physical device attached to the bus, containing at least one node. Generally physical devices are multimedia based; examples are digital cameras, digital camcorders, digital VCRs, and pro-audio equipment like DAT stations and other multi-track recorders. However, they can also be general PC peripherals like hard disk drives, CD-ROM/DVD drives, and laser printers. A node is a logical entity within a module. Devices on the bus are addressed at the node level. A unit is a functional subcomponent of a node that can identify processing, memory, or I/O functionality. Units of a node generally operate independently (they have their own drivers) but may share registers with each other. Figure 1 shows the internal architecture of a module. A port is a point of I/O within a node (where the node plugs into the bus). As shown in the Figure 2, nodes can be single or multi-ported. Packets are transferred in a peer-to-peer fashion, so when a multiport node receives a packet, it is retransmitted over its other ports. Each time a device is plugged into or unplugged from the bus, the entire bus topology is reconfigured. Each bus can be viewed as a tree of devices with one and only one root. The device at the root of the tree is the root node.
Figure 1. The Module Architecture[1]
Figure 2. A Generic Set Of Interconnected Devices[2]
Figure 3. The 1394 64-bit Virtual Address[3]
The FireWire bus uses a 64-bit fixed addressing model. The address space is divided into equal space for 64k nodes, and these nodes are divided into 1024 buses with 64 nodes per bus. Bits [0-9] define the target bus, bits [10-15] identify the target node on the selected bus, and bits [16-63] define 256 terabytes of memory address space for each node.
For practical purposes, there can only be 63 nodes on each bus, because the last node is used as a broadcast address, which addresses the entire bus.
A Transfer describes how data is moved around between nodes. IEEE 1394 defines two different transfer modes:
The transfer type is dependent on the nature of the data being moved around. For example, if you wanted to stream video from a digital camera to the Internet, you would use an isochronous transfer because the necessary bandwidth is known a priori and the data needs to be sent at constant intervals. However, if you were simply copying the data from a CD-ROM to a hard drive you would use the asynchronous transfer mode because you don't want to lose any information during the copy. These two transfer types have direct analogs in the socket-programming world; isochronous transfers are analogous to communication over a datagram socket and asynchronous transfers are analogous to communication over a stream socket.
When a node wishes to transmit a packet on the bus it needs to request permission to do so. The procedure for determining which node gets control of the bus is known as arbitration. There are two different kinds of arbitration depending on what kinds of nodes are on the bus: arbitration with only asynchronous devices and arbitration with isochronous devices. If isochronous devices are present, arbitration is handled the same whether or not any asynchronous devices are present.
Asynchronous-only arbitration is based on fair scheduling with priorities. After a 20μs gap (bus idle time) a new "arbitration round" starts. If a node wishes to transmit, it sends an arbitration request, which propagates up to the root node. If multiple nodes request arbitration at the same time, the node closest to the root node wins arbitration. If the nodes requesting arbitration are the same distance from the root node, then the node connecting to the lowest numbered root port wins arbitration. Each node can speak at most once during a given arbitration round. After a 10μs gap the remaining nodes arbitrate for their turn to use the bus; this continues until all nodes that wish to use the bus during that round have used it. Following another 20μs gap a new round starts over.
The arbitration mechanism gets more complicated when isochronous devices are connected on the bus, because those devices have already been guaranteed bandwidth. Each arbitration round is approximately 125μs long, so bandwidth is allocated as a portion of the 125μs interval. The root node broadcasts (sends a message to node 63, the broadcast address) a cycle start packet, which begins the arbitration round. All interested nodes send an arbitration request as before, and the winning node is still the node closest to the root. After .04μs of bus idle time, the remaining nodes arbitrate for control of the bus. Once each isochronous node has completed its transaction the time remaining in the 125μs interval is used for asynchronous transactions. Up to 80% of the bus bandwidth may be allocated to isochronous transactions and the remaining 20% is left available for asynchronous transactions.
Support for IEEE 1394 began with Linux kernel version 2.3.99 as part of the mainstream kernel, though patches are available for version 2.2.14. The project is still under development, though the current implementation is fairly complete and stable. The general subsystem is maintained by Andreas Bombe while others maintain the individual device drivers for supported PCI cards.
Two main data structures define the Linux host architecture: hpsb_host and hpsb_host_template. The hpsb_host_template structure is filled in and registered with Linux by each host device driver. There is exactly one instance of a host template per host type (i.e. PCI Lynx, Adaptec 5800, etc.). This structure holds function pointers for dealing with hosts on the system, such as detecting hosts, initializing them, releasing them, transmitting packets, etc. The hpsb_host structure serves to store information about a particular host. The most important field is a pointer to the hpsb_host_template that represents the type of host the structure is representing. Other fields stored in hpsb_host include the host's node id, the bus manager's id, a list of pending packets, etc. Figure 4 shows how these structures interact with one another in the system.
Figure 4. Interaction of Host Related Data Structures
The IEEE 1394 subsystem provides a callback mechanism for interaction with the bus. Two important data structures exist that allow users to register callback functions with the system to be called when certain events occur: hpsb_highlevel_ops and hpsb_address_ops. The first of these structures contains functions for host-level operations. These functions are called by the system when, for example, a host is added or removed, or when an isochronous packet is received. The second structure allows users to provide operations related to a specific address range. The functions provided include read, write, and lock. When a device on the bus attempts to read or write an address in the range specified for a particular hpsb_address_ops, the function in that structure is called by the system.
The high level callbacks are provided for when the bus wishes to interact with the system. When the system wishes to interact with the bus, however, it must use the high level operations provided by the IEEE 1394 subsystem. Many of the high level operations provided by the Linux subsystem mirror those of the high level callbacks. For example, there are functions to read, write, add a host, remove a host, listen on an isochronous channel, etc.
The IEEE 1394 subsystem in Linux provides a convenient interface to the bus in the form of the raw1394 module. The raw1394 module is both a hpsb_highlevel_ops and a character device. Being an hpsb_highlevel_ops allows the module to know about all hosts that exist on the system so that users can access all buses available on the system. As a character device, raw1394 provides the standard fops functions that allow reading, writing, etc. Reading and writing are accomplished in a slightly different manner than is traditionally used for character devices. There is a data structure, raw1394_request, which has data members for all important information regarding an IEEE 1394 transaction including type, address, and buffers for the actual data. An instance of this structure is passed to the read and write methods instead of actual buffers of data as is traditionally done.
The IEEE 1394 subsystem allows high speed devices to be
interconnected independent of the host system, processor, memory, etc. It provides for both guaranteed bandwidth
and guaranteed delivery type transactions via a simple, fairness based arbitration
system. The Linux implementation
supports all of the features of the IEEE 1394 subsystem in a simple to use
manner that is consistent with current support for other subsystems and


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Zaatar Bread
Makes 8 (7 to 8-inch flatbreads)
1 cup lukewarm water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 (1/4-ounce package) active dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing
Zaatar topping*
1/4 cup ground sumac
3 tablespoons dried thyme
3 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Combine the water, sugar, and yeast, and let it stand for about 10 minutes until foamy.
Meanwhile, combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the olive oil and work it in with your fingers. Make a well in the center, add the yeast and water mixture, and stir to form a soft dough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Form it into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and leave the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1 hour until it doubles in size.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place a baking stone or baking sheet in the oven as it heats.
Knead the dough briefly and divide it into 8 balls. Place the balls on a lightly oiled baking sheet, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let stand for about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the zaatar topping ingredients in a small bowl.
On a lightly floured surface, flatten each ball of dough and roll it into a circle 1/8-inch thick and about 7-8 inches in diameter.
Press each circle with your fingertips to make little indentations for the topping to rest in. Spread 1 heaping tablespoon of zaatar topping over each round, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Bake until lightly browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Depending on the size of your oven and baking stone or baking sheet(s), you may need to do several batches. Serve warm right away or else cool on racks.
Cheese Bread
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 egg, beaten
¼ cup sugar ¾ cup milk
¾ teaspoon salt 1/3 cup olive oil
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder & salt. In another large bowl, beat together egg, milk and oil. Stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture, stirring until just moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan. Spread cheese over the top.
Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean.
Sweet & Cheesy Waffles
Pour syrup over pre-made waffle, then spread with mozzarella cheese to taste. Add a dash of cinnamon. Bake at 500 degrees until golden brown.


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Pastor Picks Up Wife to Show Her Who's Boss
In the ongoing battle for the title of the nation's second most repulsive preacher (Fred Phelps is pretty much unbeatable in first place), Steven Anderson may have taken the lead over Terry Jones with a recent sermon explaining how he keeps his wife in her proper place by picking her up and carrying her across the room every morning. Hemant has the transcript: … [Read more...]
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Hall, Ted
Ted Hall from Kansas City, Missouri
Enlisted in US Marine Corps, June 16, 1941
Joined Marine Detachment, USS Oklahoma at Hunters' Point Navy Yard, San Francisco, California September 15, 1941.
Arrived at Pearl Harbor, Territory of Hawaii, September, 1941.
Killed in action aboard the USS Oklahoma during the sneak Jap attack, December 7, 1941. A first rate person and a dedicated Marine.
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White House Press Secretary Jay Carney refused to criticize comments about "the Jewish lobby" made former Sen. Chuck Hagel, an adviser to President Obama and candidate for Defense Secretary.
"We've been through this before with Ambassador Rice where there is an effort to go after somebody," Carney said. "Senator Hagel fought and bled for his country, he served his country well, and he was an excellent senator."
Carney was being asked about a couple of statements by Hagel, such as the remark that "the Jewish lobby intimidates a lot of people up here" and the declaration "I'm a United States Senator, not an Israeli Senator." Carney refused to comment on those remarks, even though the reporter suggested he might want to given Hagel's role as an adviser to Obama, quite apart from his potential nomination to lead the Defense Department.


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Is there an inverted U-shape relationship between job demands and work engagement : the moderating role of social support
Sawang, Sukanlaya (2012) Is there an inverted U-shape relationship between job demands and work engagement : the moderating role of social support. International Journal of Manpower, 33(2), pp. 178-186.
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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to examine the possibility of an inverted U-shaped relationship between job demands and work engagement, and whether social support moderates this relationship.
Design/methodology/approach – This study uses 307 technical and information technology (IT) managers who responded to an online survey. Multiple regressions are employed to examine linear and curvilinear relationship among variables.
Findings – Overall, results support the applicability of the quadratic effect of job demands on employee engagement. However, only supervisor support, not colleague support, moderated the relationship between job demands and work engagement.
Originality/value – The paper is the first to shed light on the quadratic effect of job demands on work engagement. The findings have noteworthy implications for managers to design optimal job demands that increase employee engagement.
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74 Sawkill Road Kingston, NYExtremely dark from Washington Avenue past my address. Which is 74 Sawkill Road, Kingston Ny.· Reported by Pitch Black · Flag Flagged
1633 Glasco TurnpikeThis intersection is nearly impossible to navigate safely. It needs a blinking light, at minimum.· Reported by DofSaug · Flag Flagged
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L & T (Guest)Yes, it definately needs a blinking or stationary red light. VERY DANGEROUS INTERSECTION!
dpzucker (Registered User)Still as deadly as ever. At least a flashing light or 4-way stop is needed.
dpzucker (Registered User)It needs a flashing light, 4-way stop or full red light.
dpzucker (Registered User)This remains a concern after more than 2,000 days
519 Ulster Landing Road Kingston, New YorkThe STOP AHEAD sign and the 40 MPH signs are covered by trees. This section of County Route 37 (Ulster Landing Road) needs to have the tree limbs cut. Drivers cannot see the speed limit or that there is a STOP ahead. This is VERY dangerous, especially on such a poorly-lit rural highway. There are many residences on this street, and the vision is severely obscured by hanging tree limbs.· Reported by concerned · Flag Flagged
519 Ulster Landing Road Kingston, New York
The "STOP AHEAD" sign on the right side of the road (when headed northbound) is covered by trees and overgrowth.
There are way too many branches and limbs along this stretch which block important safety road signs.· Reported by anonymous · Flag Flagged
259 Hasbrouck Avenue Kingston, New YorkSomeone is razing the small oasis at the intersection of Delaware & Hasbrouck Avenues. What about natural tree beauty & care? Isn't Kingston a Tree City on Arbor Day's list?· Reported by Beauty is All Around Us · Flag Flagged
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Beauty Is All Around Us (Guest)Some evergreens would look good there year round. So would some flowering trees. Maybe the arbor day foundation has some suggestions for beautifying the landscape there.
Hasbrouck Avenue Resident (Guest)Hopefully nobody drives a car through that fence again. The fence isn't a guard rail. And the standing trees were the only thing that stopped the car that rolled down the hill from rolling into the trail below. Now it's a straight path to a drop off. Scary stuff!
Beauty Is All Around Us (Guest)Summer sure will be hot without the shade there, too.
Beauty Is All Around Us (Guest)So what is the plan to replace the wind, sound & exhaust buffer that provided clean air from the busy intersection use? The residents appreciated the buffer and many live here because of the benefits it provided. Now that the enjoyment has been removed for the local residents (likely because some people don't want to rake the walking trail) what is the remedy for those who relied upon the trees for cooling, noise control and fresh air?
1287 Glasco Turnpike Saugerties, NY 12477, USAI have seen several accidents here because there is a blind spot and cars are traveling too fast on Glasco Trpk to be able to stop. Maybe warning signs for people traveling West on Glasco toward Phillips Rd.?
Dangerous intersection Ahead! Slow Down!· Reported by L & T Lover · Flag Flagged
George (Registered User)The only way to fix this issue is to move the end of Phillips Rd. 25 yards to the east. Very doable. The land owner is willing.
Lake Katrine NY, USA20 mph school zone is being ignored,...car's as fast as 55 and 60 BLAST though DAILY,..needs a simple speed bump.· Reported by william,soura · Flag Flagged
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william soura (Guest)anybody die yet ?
william soura (Guest)i swear i can hear my key strokes "echo" when i type here.....lol
william soura (Guest)HATE ny......so glad im out of that crap hole......now the worst thing i have to worry about is a gator on the dock,....lololololol
email@example.com (Guest)MOVING ON,....6 years and never a single hand in helping,..NOW we have a renter with young kids that will flatten Vinny if he thinks he drive by the house doing 60...good luck!
1200 Ulster Ave Kingston, NYCrossing 9w near Marshalls and Barnes and Noble without a crosswalk is dangerous. It is clear that most people don't give a second thought to this pedestrian unfriendly area. The town of Ulster has asked the state to help but they have not fixed the problem. If one crosses route 9w at the only feasible place (traffic light at Marshalls/Barnes and Noble) it leads into parking lots on both sides leaving a pedestrian in the roadway. A simple crosswalk with pedestrian operatated signal would solve the problem.· Reported by Pedestrian Beware · Flag Flagged
John M Clark Road Kingston, New YorkThis traffic signal hasn't functioned properly in quite a while. It flashes yellow for traffic traveling on Boices lane and flashes red for traffic coming from John M Clark Rd or from the Office Depot Plaza parking lot. It's sometimes difficult to see what traffic is coming on Boices Lane from the other side of the railroad tracks when crossing into or out of the Office Depot Plaza. This intersection has been difficult to navigate ever since the traffic light stopped functioning as a normal traffic light, and if there have been no accidents as a result of the change I would be surprised.· Reported by Josh · Flag Flagged
Traffic CircleWhy can't we keep the lawn in and around the traffic circle mowed and kept neat? It is embarassment for all of us when friends and business associates come to Kingston and the first thing they see is grass that is a foot tall in this area. Are times that tough that we can not afford to mow this area. This is the first thing that people see when coming to this area and must be kept up. Who is reponsible for this? The town? The city?· Reported by Anonymous · Flag Flagged
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runone (Registered User)good, if you want everything mowed and trimmed, then be the first to pay more taxes. The state is broke and facing a deficit, along with the towns. The last thing on the list is mowing. Thed top is roads, sewers, things that matter.
This atitude that we pay our taxes doesn't fly anymore. They cut costs, laid people off to balance budgets, made cuts where they need to and had to. Be thankful we have roads to drive on, and thankful for everything else we have and take for granted.
There is a adopt a highway or road program, someone can adopt the traffic circle.
The first thing people see when they come to town is the same thing they see in their towns. It is not any different..
anonymous (Guest)
We DO pay our taxes! New York State has the highest taxes in the nation! And what do we get for it? NOTHING! We get crappy roads, decrepit bridges, overgrowth beyond compare, urban blight, and choking traffic!
Mowing the weeds and cutting back brush is part of doing the WHOLE JOB, not just this disjointed, little-bits-and-pieces approach the State of New York has taken on these things for the past 40 years! Do the WHOLE JOB, clean up your act, and if the government officials REALLY wanted to attract more TOURIST DOLLARS, then they would at least make the town look ATTRACTIVE to people wanting to visit here! Instead, tourists come here and find giant potholes, broken concrete curbs, rusty guardrails, 1920's-style traffic lights, and Amazon jungle-like WEEDS and BRUSH everywhere along side of the roads and highways!
I expect MORE out of my government!
I expect my government officials to DO WHAT THEY ARE PAID TO DO!!! Their 6-figure salaries and taxpayer-subsidized pensions need to be DRASTICALLY CUT even MORE than they already are!
This is ridiculous! Your type of "status quo" thinking is EXACTLY why New York State is in the financial mess we are in! Because people are LEAVING and the tax base is SHRINKING, precisely because of these types of quality-of-life issues.
If it were up to me, PRIVATE COMPANIES would be taking care of these issues and maintaining our roads because GOVERNMENT ISN'T DOING THE JOB!!!!!!!
runone (Registered User)and this state is dealing with a multi-billion dollar deficit, along with counties having the same proble, along with cities. The person who was doing one or two jobs is now doing 4 or 5. They cut back on employees and time spent on needed things. I agree we pay a decent amount of taxes, plenty. But at the moment, that is not enough. They delay cutting along the thruways, county roads, citiy.
if you can figure out a way to get it all done with no money to pay for it, they might listen. I'm not arguing. Status quo, until things get better, is about the best it will be. The adopt a road program works good. No reason why it can't work for the traffic circle. And covering the surrounding states for work, I can tell you we are not alone in delayed cutting.
Cut the salaries of those making a bunch and retiring very well, you have my vote. people and business are leaving because they cannot afford the taxes here, not because of the grass. I am from the west coast originially, and taxes there were lower than the price we pay to live in NY..
vadhopper (Registered User)I think this issue is ready to close - unless someone has more comments, I will close.


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Australia ponder post-Ponting new order
PERTH, (Reuters) – With a three-test series against Sri Lanka starting next week, Australia have no time to dwell on what might have been after getting close to beating the best side in the world before being blown away at the end of a hard-fought series.
They will, of course, be without Ricky Ponting for the first time in 17 years after the former captain bowed out following his 168th test, which ended with a 309-run defeat and the loss of the series to South Africa in Perth.
"I just hope I've left the team in a better place than it was when I started," Ponting, struggling to contain his emotions, said at the conclusion of his final news conference as an international cricketer on Monday.
"I think every player that comes into international sport wants to say that they can walk away with the team being in a better place than it was, hopefully my impact and input on Australian cricket has left something behind."
Ponting's impact on cricket certainly goes beyond the 13,378 test runs he scored.
There can be no doubt that, through no fault of his own, the Australian cricket team is not in a better place than it was when he made his debut against the Sri Lankans in 1995.
The then 21-year-old had forced himself into the team by sheer weight of runs and batted behind Michael Slater, Mark Taylor, David Boon and Mark Waugh at number five.
Glenn McGrath took seven wickets and Shane Warne six as Australia won the match by an innings and 36 runs.
Australia clearly have some players in fine form – Michael Clarke was named Player of the Series against South Africa for his two brilliant double centuries and Mike Hussey also scored two centuries.
But no-one would pretend for a moment that the current side is close to the complete article.
First and foremost, before the first test against Sri Lanka in Hobart next week, they must decide who replaces Ponting at number four in the batting line-up.
With time running out before the tour of India and back-to-back Ashes series next year, coach Mickey Arthur and captain Clarke have suggested a completely new look to the top order might be on the cards.
"We need a lot more consistency from our top four because we know at five and six we've got the best batsman in the world (Clarke) and Mr. Cricket in Hussey, we just need one-two-three and four to be giving us a really good platform," Arthur told reporters after the Perth test.
"We haven't discussed it yet but it'll probably be a guy that comes in and bats at three, with a possible move for Shane Watson to four. It just looks right and gives us a little bit of stability."
Watson has not looked wholly comfortable at number three in the tests he has been fit to play since dropping down from the opening partnership. His average slipped to 36.92 after making 35 runs over two innings in Perth.
Clarke, the top ranked batsman in the ICC rankings, said he would be happy to consider moving up from number five.
"I'll bat wherever Mickey and I think is best for the team," he said. "The number I bat makes no difference to me. If it's best for the team for me to bat three, I'll bat three.
"If it's best for me to stay at five, I'm not bothered. I guess we need to work out what player is getting selected first and then what's best for the team in regards to batting order and the whole top six."
Rob Quiney, who replaced the injured Watson for the first two tests against South Africa, looks to have a good chance of a return, while test rejects Phil Hughes and Usman Khawaja, as well as the uncapped Alex Doolan, are also in the mix. Arthur conceded there was plenty of work to do before Australia match the standards set by his old team South Africa, but said there had been clear improvements since their last test in Hobart, which they lost by seven runs to New Zealand.
"I think we are in a much better place than we were this time last year and we've got to just keep building," he said.
"We've got to make sure we've got a settled unit very clear in their roles come those big tests that lie ahead."
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Chitin and chitosan are naturally-occurring compounds that have potential in agriculture with regard to controlling plant diseases. These molecules were shown to display toxicity and inhibit fungal growth and development. They were reported to be active against viruses, bacteria and other pests. Fragments from chitin and chitosan are known to have eliciting activities leading to a variety of defense responses in host plants in response to microbial infections, including the accumulation of phytoalexins, pathogen-related (PR) proteins and proteinase inhibitors, lignin synthesis, and callose formation. Based on these and other proprieties that help strengthen host plant defenses, interest has been growing in using them in agricultural systems to reduce the negative impact of diseases on yield and quality of crops. This review recapitulates the properties and uses of chitin, chitosan, and their derivatives, and will focus on their applications and mechanisms of action during plant-pathogen interactions.
Both chitin and chitosan have demonstrated antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, and have been explored for many agricultural uses. They have been utilized to control disease or reduce their spread, to chelate nutrient and minerals, preventing pathogens from accessing them, or to enhance plant innate defenses.
When used to enhance plant defenses, chitin and chitosan induce host defense responses in both monocotyledons and dicotyledons. These responses include lignification [
Chitosan exhibits a variety of antimicrobial activities [
Chitosan was shown to inhibit the systemic propagation of viruses and viroids throughout the plant and to enhance the host's hypersensitive response to infection (
Chitosan inhibits the growth of a wide range of bacteria [
Fungicidal activity of chitosan has been documented against various species of fungi and oomycetes [
In general, chitosan, applied at a rate of 1 mg/mL, is able to reduce the
As more and more derivatives of chitosan (
Chitosan used to control plant pathogens has been extensively explored with more or less success depending on the pathosystem, the used derivatives, concentration, degree of deacylation, viscosity, and the applied formulation (
Substratum amendment with chitosan was reported to enhance plant growth and suppress some of the notorious soil-borne diseases. For example, in soilless tomato, root rot caused by
In other studies, seed priming with chitosan improved the vigor of maize seedlings [
Foliar application of chitosan has been reported in many systems and for several purposes. For instance, foliar application of a chitosan pentamer affected the net photosynthetic rate of soybean and maize one day after application [
Chitosan has also been extensively utilized as a foliar treatment to control the growth, spread and development of many diseases involving viruses, bacteria, fungi and pests [
Chitosan utilized as a soil amendment was shown to control
Vruggink [
Although the exact mechanisms of action of chitosan in reducing plant disease are currently not fully understood, there is growing evidence showing its action through direct toxicity or chelation of nutrients and minerals from pathogens. Because of its biopolymer properties, this compound can also form physical barriers around the penetration sites of pathogens, preventing them from spreading to healthy tissues. This and bioactive derivatives can activate H+-ATPases, depolarizing biological membranes and inducing other series of events. Chitosan is known to induce reactions locally and systemically that involve signaling cascades, and the activation and accumulation of defenses-related antimicrobial compounds and proteins.
Direct activity of chitosan against viruses and viroids has been shown to vary according to molecular weight [
Against, bacteria, fungi, oomycetes and other pests, it seems that chitosan is likely to operate indirectly
Chitosan is often used in plant disease control as a powerful elicitor rather than a direct antimicrobial or toxic agent. Its direct toxicity remains dependent on properties such as the concentration applied, the molecular weight, degree of acetylation, solvent, pH and viscosity [
Chitosan, when applied to plant tissues, often agglutinate around the penetration sites and has two major effects. The first one is the isolation of the penetration site through the formation of a physical barrier preventing the pathogen from spreading and invading other healthy tissues. This phenomenon resembles the abscission zones often observed on leaves preventing several necrotrophic pathogens from spreading further. It is widely observed on potato tubers for example [
Chitosans are well used in the fresh and salt water purification process as chelators for minerals and metals. These abilities are also explored when chitosan is applied to plants to prevent diseases because it can chelate nutrients and minerals (
Ultra-structural studies conducted by Benhamou [
Chitosan and derivatives are known to act as potent inducers, enhancing a battery of plant responses both locally around the infection sites and systemically to alert healthy parts of the plant. These include early signaling events as well as the accumulation of defense-related metabolites and proteins such as phytoalexins and PR-proteins [
El Hassni
Similarly, Akimoto-Tomiyama
Plants possess mechanisms by which they recognize their intruders. They are thought to have trans-membrane pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) able to interact with pathogen/microbe-associated molecular patterns PAMPs/MAMPs [
It was long believed that the elicitor activity of chitosan is mediated through the interaction of this polycationic molecule with negatively-charged phospholipids, rather than a specific interaction with a receptor-like molecule [
Chitosan induces programmed-cell death (PCD) and hypersensitive-associated responses in plants [
Similar results were reported by Choi
In recent years, a growing attention has been directed towards the antioxidant activity of chitosan [
Because of their ability to adhere to biological membranes and other biomolecules and their positive changes, chitosan and derivatives are excellent supports for healing wounds produced upon mechanical injuries or pathogen attacks. Application of dressings made of chitin derivatives on injured tree-barks resulted in a faster wound healing [
The octadecanoic pathway represents the series of metabolic steps through which jasmonates are synthesized following oxidation of linolenic acid. This pathway has long been proposed a part of the signaling cascade that mediates plant defense responses after elicitation with oligouronide and polypeptide signals, resulting from insect and pathogen invasions. Doares
Chitosan is also reported to increase the endogenous levels of 2-oxo-phytodeionic and jasmonic acids in many species including rice [
Recent developments in fungal effectors have raised several questions regarding the interaction that chitin may have with certain secreted proteins and effectors. Many described fungal effectors are cysteine-rich proteins that are often secreted and play a role in virulence (
Gooday [
The biochemical pathways of degradation of chitosan have been reviewed by Davis and Eveleigh [
A number of soilborne fungi have been reported to exhibit a chitinolytic activity that surpasses that of bacteria. The most common ones belong to the group of Mucorales, especially
In an era of high demand for blemish-free food and high cost inputs, sustainable agriculture has only a slim margin to make profits while guaranteeing food supply to a growing population. The recourse to naturally-occurring products with interesting antimicrobial and eliciting properties such as chitin and chitosan and their derivatives has been getting more attention in recent years. These products can be used in a numbers of ways to reduce disease levels and prevent the development and spread of pathogen, thus preserving yield and quality. Interesting theoretical and applied findings were gathered in recent years and more are needed to examine the mechanisms governing the mode of action of these compounds pathosystem by pathosystem, when applied at large scales. Examination of better ways to incorporate these natural products into Integrated Pest Management strategies remains to be pursued in many major crops (
I.E. is supported by PROTARS and F.D. is supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.


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SIFMA Tech Expo 2012
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The comprehensive general program is complemented by specialized tracks; choose a subject area for a deep-dive into key issues. After each program session, experience real-world applications of that program content with solution providers at their booths and expert-staffed Learning Labs.
- Understand the issue: the program provides a deep dive into today's pressing issues – including cloud infrastructure, CAT, gamification, social media and more.
- Seek out the solution: after each session, visit the corresponding exhibitor neighborhood and expert-staffed Learning Labs for real-world technology applications.
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- Establishing a Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) that efficiently captures securities orders across all markets will provide regulators with an important new tool for monitoring trading activity.
- CAT is being built as we speak – its scope is massive and it will fundamentally change the regulatory reporting space.
- By its very nature, CAT's creation necessitates numerous players. Familiarize yourself with the issues each faces as they design and implement the technology needed, including the self regulatory organizations (SROs) responsible for the creation of CAT under the SEC's directive as well as the bidders to the SRO RFP.
- Panelists will discuss industry perspectives on governance, operational design and funding. Walk through each step of the roll-out process with industry experts.
- Pinpoint the issues that are directly relevant to you. What is the technology that will make the submission and processing of this data possible on a day-to-day basis? What do you need to start developing in order to meet regulatory requirements? How can you benefit from the new infrastructure you will develop? As the CAT comes on-line, what are reporting systems will be sunset?
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- Today, employees and clients dictate how they want to interact with us. It is critical for firms to adapt to stay competitive. How can you retool your firm's technology environment into one driven by your consumers?
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- Look ahead to concepts still in development, many of which may become reality – including biometrics.
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- We all know the business case to move to the cloud – we will recognize cost savings and maximize efficiency. But, how do make the jump from just recognizing the need to actually implementing a new core infrastructure?
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- The amount of raw data that your firm is capturing is exploding and your users are still asking for more. How do you manage the organization of the data and enable analysis that can impact your business?
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- Participate in interactive discussions with your peers to determine optimal resource allocation, outsourcing and budgeting.
- Discuss among your peers ways to find more dollars and time for innovation and projects that change your business for the better vs. responding to regulatory requests and performing maintenance.
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- The entanglement of big data – internal and external reference data and financial market data – has always been an area of great cost and complexity. How can we efficiently pull value from this massive amount of information, while overcoming the costs and limitations of legacy systems?
- Shift the conception that market and reference data are cost centers within a firm by learning ways to monetize or provide valuable transparency services to the industry.
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I'll probably get some angry mail for this, but I'm a little
disappointed in the Senate Republican leader lately. By any sober
assessment, he's really been sitting on the sidelines of the current
debt-ceiling negotiations. Rumor was, a few weeks ago, House and Senate
GOP staff were swapping mixed signals between the two leaders' offices
over what deals would be acceptable to the other chamber.
It's hard enough to negotiate with Democrats. I can't imagine first figuring out what Sen. McConnell needs to have in order to move forward with his support.
I'd like to see the minority leader take a more forceful role in the talks in the coming weeks. The press corps is certainly willing to give him an audience whenever he speaks. But simply appearing on Fox News Sunday shows doesn't quite rise to the level that others such as Speaker BoehnerJohn BoehnerBoehner on Trump tweets: He gets 'into a pissing match with a skunk' every day Boehner predicts GOP will 'never' repeal, replace ObamaCare Sudan sanctions spur intense lobbying MORE and President Obama have elevated themselves to.
A lot hangs in the balance. Many believe the Senate is on the verge of switching to Republican control. Yet if McConnell can't seem to create a unified voice coming out of his party, that could seriously hamper his electoral chances come next November.
I get it — the Senate is full of 100 individual, often lone voices. But all the more reason for McConnell to try and coordinate as many as he can now. The potential fallout if he does not is evident. You can bet Democrats will skewer Senate Republicans if Sen. Reid starts forcing the rank and file to take difficult votes.
I don't like the way this is shaping up in the Senate. There is less of a Tea Party influence, and more of a good old-fashioned missed opportunity on the part of the Kentucky senator.
Watch in the coming weeks if McConnell steps up more. He certainly possesses the political gravitas and respect of his colleagues. Now it's time to see him off the sidelines and into the "game" a bit more on these debt discussions.


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Hello guys,
I'm the CM at Frima Studio and I want to get some feedback from this community about
our upcoming PSN game Zombie Tycoon 2.
To get a good idea of the game, you can read yesterday's post on the PlayStation Blog : http://blog.us.playstation.com/2013/...comment-846761
What do you guys think? Would that be the kind of game you'd be curious about.
If any of you are US PS+ members, you'll be getting it for free on April 30th.
I'll stick around to answer any question


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Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly Brussels hotel in Lower Town, walk to La Grand Place
Popular property highlights
This family-friendly Brussels hotel is located in the historical district, just steps from Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert and La Grand Place. Manneken Pis Statue and Cathedral of St. Michael are also within 10 minutes.
Hotel Features
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and 24-hour room service.
Room Amenities
All 140 rooms provide conveniences like sofa beds and coffee makers, plus free WiFi and LCD TVs with satellite channels. 24-hour room service, minibars, and free newspapers are among the other amenities available to guests.
Guest Highlights
- Central location
- Proximity to public transit
- Overall property condition
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- Comfy beds
Novotel Brussels off Grand'Place
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measure 506 square feet (47 square meters). This family-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance.
Novotel Brussels off Grand'Place is a smoke-free property.
- Total number of rooms - 140
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 5
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Computer station
- Luggage storage
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Elevator/lift
- Multilingual staff
- Garden
- Terrace
- Snack bar/deli
- Conference space size (meters) - 47
- Year Built 1989
- Conference space size (feet) - 506
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Television in common areas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Snack bar/deli
- Laundry facilities
- Playground on site
- Sofa bed
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Phone
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer
- In-room safe
- Satellite TV service
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Desk
- Sofa bed
- Free WiFi
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free newspaper
- Room service (24 hours)
- Sofa bed size
Where to Eat
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Foodsquare - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Playground on site
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at noon
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 15 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates).
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Additional policies and fees may apply when booking more than 7 rooms. For more details, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.24 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 20 per person (approximately)
- Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
Hotel Name
- Novotel Brussels Grand Place Hotel Brussels
- Novotel Brussels off Grand'Place Hotel
- Novotel off Grand'Place Hotel
- Novotel Brussels off Grand'Place
- Novotel off Grand'Place
We should mention
Children 15 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


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Choosing the right health plan
Choosing the right health plan
By Attorney General Roy Cooper
Health insurance used to seem simple. If your employer offered a benefit plan, you signed up for it. But these days, there are a lot of different kinds of health plans. Having a choice can be great, but it can also be overwhelming.
Here are some suggestions to help make choosing the right health plan a bit easier:
Look at the big picture.
Think about how you use your insurance, what you can afford to pay for your premiums, and what you could afford to pay for medical care. Look at the services you use most to help you estimate costs and select the right plan for you.
Frequency of care.
Think about how often you need medical care. You may have to pay a co-pay or coinsurance every time you visit the doctor. Do you and your family rarely need to see a doctor, or do you go to the doctor often?
Type of care.
Think about what kind of medical care you need. Find out how much plans pay for the services you'll use most often, and whether you'll have to get prior approval for those services. For example, do you need rehabilitation therapy, mental health or chiropractic care? Will preventative medicine, maternity or prescription drug coverage be a major need in the coming year? The co-pays, deductibles and prior approval requirement for these services may be different.
Where you get care.
Think about where you want to go to get medical care. Insurers will treat the same care differently depending on whether you get it at doctor's office, an outpatient facility or a hospital.
Find out if your doctor is in the plan's network
. Most insurance companies have a network of health care providers. If you use providers in their network, you'll usually pay less. Check to see if your current doctors, pharmacy and other providers are in the network of the plans you're considering. Ask your providers if they plan to continue to be in those networks.
Health care on the go.
If you travel frequently, keep in mind that some plans have stricter requirements for getting prior approval when you're out of state. This can be true even if you go to doctors or hospitals in the plan's network.
Once you know what kind of coverage you need, you can weigh the monthly costs versus the benefits offered. Generally, the more you pay in deductibles, co-pays and co-insurance, the lower your monthly premium should be. But before you choose a plan with high out-of-pocket costs, ask yourself what you can afford to pay if you get sick or have an accident. Make sure the low costs aren't based on cutting services you may need.
There is help available if you need assistance deciding on a healthcare plan. [Services provided by MCPA have been transferred to the
Health Insurance Smart NC Program
Attorney General Roy Cooper and his staff work to help North Carolina consumers make smart choices and get the most for their money. We are here to be of service when you need us, but through education efforts like these columns we hope to help consumers avoid problems from the start.
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