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we love prose poems, we love them not … love them, love them notPublished by poetry thursday February 14th, 2007 in thursday post.
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It's Thursday, and you all know what to do — unless you're new to Poetry Thursday, and in that case, please read our FAQ in the header tab above. If you still have questions, feel free to e-mail us at info at poetrythursday dot org.
And while you're here, don't forget to check out the Poetry Thursday Audio Project, also just a click away in the header. We'd love to see more participants contribute an audio post to the project. So if you have a spare moment, you might consider recording something and sharing it with us.
What else can I mention in this post? Oh yes, remember to tell Poetry Thursday happy birthday. As I said in my last post, the project will be one year old this Friday. My, how time flies when we are sharing poetry. This is certainly cause for celebration, so if you feel like wearing a party hat Friday, Liz and I won't stop you. We'll have our party hats on, and we might even play those little kazoo thingies or throw confetti or something to mark the occasion.
I've been meandering a bit (I'm just so giddy from all the fun), but now would probably be a good time to mention that this week's (completely and totally optional) idea was prose poetry. If you haven't read the last post, please do so now. (I'll be here waiting until you get back.) If you have read that post, then you know we invited you to talk about or write a prose poem this week. But of course, the idea is optional, so feel free to share whatever you please that relates to poetry.
OK, that's all I have to say. Time to do what we do here every Thursday: Leave your permalink in the comments section so folks can stop by your blog to see your contribution.
Happy (almost one-year-old) Poetry Thursday!
P.S. If you get caught in our spam catcher or comment moderation, don't fret. The new site is just getting to know you and will recognize you soon enough. We'll also be checking in frequently to make sure your posts are posted.
this week's (completely and totally optional) idea — prose poetryPublished by Dana February 11th, 2007 in thursday post.
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Before sharing this week's (completely and totally optional) idea, I want to take a moment to thank everyone who participates in Poetry Thursday for all you've brought to the project. Liz and I look forward to the coming months, when we plan to roll out even more exciting elements that we hope you will enjoy.
I also want to thank Liz for everything she's brought to the project, including the original idea, which she shared in February 2006, of inviting bloggers to share poetry on their blogs. This week marks the one-year anniversary of Poetry Thursday, and what better way to celebrate it than to give Liz a shout out to let her know how much we all appreciate her sharing that invitation on her blog, an invitation that has gone from a few brave people starting to talk about and share poetry to more than 200 participants making Poetry Thursday the community it has become.
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This week's (completely and totally optional) idea is prose poetry. I have to admit, as I pointed out on my blog last week, that I'm not entirely sure what a prose poem is. I know there are writers who detest the form and don't think of it as a true form of poetry. I know that when I have asked several poets to define it, they've either been unable to provide a definition or have made it clear they wanted to change the topic.
I also know the basics about prose poems: They have no line breaks, and in that way seem more like prose than poetry. However, they employ the tools of poetry (e.g. metaphor, imagery, rhyme, rhythm) to convey whatever is being conveyed.
It's clear prose poems walk a fine line between prose and poetry, but beyond their basic definition, what makes a prose poem a prose poem? What makes one a success and another a failure? Writing a prose poem certainly isn't as simple as removing all the line breaks from a regular poem. It's also not as simply as writing a short prose piece with a little bit of heightened language. We might know a good prose poem when we see one, but writing one can prove to be incredibly challenging.
This week, you might want to take a look at prose poetry. If you are familiar with this form, you could share your definition of it or talk about what ingredients result in a successful prose poem. You could also discuss why some writers regard this form with such contempt. If you are new to prose poetry, you could look into this form and share what you've learned about it. And, of course, you can always write a prose poem and share it this week (or anytime in the future) as your Poetry Thursday contribution.
a thursday post at poetry thursday (in two parts)Published by Liz February 8th, 2007 in thursday post.
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As you have probably guessed, Poetry Thursday's new home has been in the works for several months. Dana and I posted the first two posts here as "Poetry Thursday," so this is my first opportunity to post as "me" here in the new digs. This, combined with the fact that we wanted to keep the move a secret, means that this is also my first opportunity to do what I have been waiting to do for weeks, publicly thank Dana for all the work she has done in creating this incredible site. Her enthusiasm and web-savviness have made it the well-oiled machine that it is. Thanks my friend for all you have done. We are all lucky to be enjoying the results of your hard work.
This week's (completely and totally optional) idea was all about changes. I have been singing that David Bowie song "Changes" all week; I just can't get it out of me head. So while I have been stuck with these lines swirling in my brain, I hope you were inspired to explore this prompt.
Whatever you decided to share this week, go ahead and leave a comment here on this post so participants can visit you in your corner of the world.
If this is your first time visiting Poetry Thursday's new site, check out this post to find out more about what you see in front of you. If you are completely new to the project, check out the sidebar to learn more about Poetry Thursday.
If you have questions, please e-mail us at info at poetrythursday dot org.
Dana and I hope you have fun exploring the new site and checking out other participants' posts today and every day; because around here, every day is a great day for poetry.
this week's (completely and totally optional idea) — cha-cha-cha-cha-changesPublished by poetry thursday February 4th, 2007 in (completely and totally optional) ideas, poetry thursday news.
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(The scene opens in a spacious and newly redecorated room. It is February 2007, early morning. Dana sits at a desk typing away on her computer keyboard. She pauses to look up a word in her thesaurus. Liz sits in a leather chair engrossed in a book of poetry. They hear a knock. Dana crosses to the front door.)
(Dana opens the door.)
Welcome to Poetry Thursday's new home. Won't you come in?
(As the guest enters, Liz gestures toward the many, many seats that fill the room.)
(Dana brings in a tea set and sinks into a cozy purple loveseat across from the guest.)
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Welcome to the new home of Poetry Thursday. This is a big day for us all, because it's indicative of the project's growth and momentum. Poetry Thursday now has a real website, one that offers much more flexibility in terms of the presentation and organization of content (and as an added benefit, we won't have any more pesky Blogger problems to futz with).
Also, this site supports our plans moving forward with the project, which include bringing the community more content and getting participants involved in new ways, both of which will make the Poetry Thursday community even stronger.
Given all the changes here at Poetry Thursday, we thought change would be a good topic for this week's (completely and totally optional) idea.
We're certain you will have fun using this word as your springboard into another adventure with poetry, and we can't wait to see where this idea takes you. It might be the starting place for a poem or the inspiration you need to tweak a poem you are already writing. It might inspire you to share a poem you've read that has changed you in some way. Oh, the possibilities when changes are involved.
When you decide to take a break from conceptualizing, writing and/or reading poetry, we do hope you will settle in with a cup of tea (or coffee or water — you get the idea) and look around at the new site. (And the post directly below this one is a great place to start.) We suspect you might actually want to do that right now. Go ahead. We will be right here waiting. And if you have any questions about the site, e-mail us at info at poetrythursday dot org.
Before we go, we want to give a shout out to Andre Tan for all his hard work designing the Poetry Thursday header and button and for assisting with the layout of the new site. Thank you, Andre. We wouldn't have pulled this off without your talent, skill and generous donation of time to Poetry Thursday.
the new-and-improved poetry thursday: an overviewPublished by poetry thursday February 3rd, 2007 in poetry thursday news.
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This is a brief overview of the new Poetry Thursday website, with a fancy graphic (above) to illustrate each new or enhanced feature.
(1) Tabbed header navigation, which means there is less information crowding the sidebar. Now, instead of looking for the Poetry Thursday FAQ, copyright information, participant list and Audio Project (and more) on the right side of the site's main page, you will find them up here. Just click on any tab to go to the page containing the information you're looking for. Make sure you read through the FAQ, because it lets you in on important changes that are in the works. (You can also read the "About Poetry Thursday" section at the bottom of the left sidebar for a synopsis of those changes.)
To sum things up, we plan to roll out more content throughout the week on Poetry Thursday starting March 1 — once the dust settles from the move to the new site. We will have columnists (to be announced), feature stories and more. As a result, our process/timelines for posting will be slightly different to accommodate the new content.
One big difference is that, also starting March 1, we will post the (completely and totally optional) idea post on Friday, which gives you more time to prepare your poems for the coming week. And we will post the Thursday post at about 12 a.m. PST Thursday. We know some of you might not like waiting that long, but this schedule allows us to have the flexibility of posting feature stories Wednesday without interfering with the Thursday post. Plus, we had to pick a time, so we settled on 12 a.m. PST as a good one for our schedules. We know everyone will learn to love it.
Also, check out our new e-mail addresses, listed in the FAQ. We now have different e-mail addresses for various types of questions and requests. (The list of e-mail addresses also appears at the bottom of the right sidebar.)
(2) Because we will be posting throughout the week, we've created a link in the left sidebar to the (completely and totally optional) idea post. That way, even if this post isn't at the top of the page, you can get to it easily.
(3) We have spent the last few weeks finding and entering quotes from Poetry Thursday participants. These quotes will change every time you load the Poetry Thursday site, and we will continue adding to the list (after requesting permission to use each quote, of course).
(4) We're also creating a list of websites and blogs run by well-known poets — or that are dedicated to poets. These sites also change every time the Poetry Thursday site is loaded. We encourage you to check out these sites and discover a new writer (or two or three).
(5) You won't be able to live without your new Poetry Thursday button. This one links to the new site, and all you have to do is cut and paste the code from the form below the button graphic. How spiffy is that?
(6) We're teasing you with this one. We know who the monthly columnists will be, but we aren't going to tell you just yet. You have to wait until we announce them. But in the meantime, we've included some placeholder bios that should give you a hint about who they are.
proof positivePublished by Dana February 1st, 2007 in thursday post.
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Is it that time already? Almost. So here you go — this is the official Thursday post (posted a few hours shy here in Seattle, actually — FYI, the time stamp on this post is completely fabricated). You all pretty much know what to do, so go do it.
Oh but wait. I'm not quite done yet. Liz and I hope you decided to do this week's prompt, since we think what Michelle came up with is really great, but even if you didn't, that's cool, too.
OK, that's really all I've got.
Except to remind you to read the FAQ. And to tell you to leave your permalink in the comments section of this post. And to remind you to post whatever the heck you want — as long as it related to poetry in some way. And …
OK. I think that's it. Now go. Comment. Read. Enjoy.
(Just one more thing: Happy Poetry Thursday.)
this week's (completely and totally optional) idea — prove itPublished by Dana January 28th, 2007 in (completely and totally optional) ideas.
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This week at Poetry Thursday, the (completely and totally optional) idea is brought to you by Michelle at ChelleArt. Last night, I remembered the idea she'd submitted while watching a program about Steven Hawking. Basically, the gist is to "prove" the existence or truth of an object or concept. In Michelle's words:
I was really moved by a portion of the play/movie Proof, in which a character reads aloud her father's ramblings from a notebook. He was a mathematician, so of course the writing reads like an equation. As poets, I feel as though sometimes we do limit ourselves to a specific style or voice. I love Poetry Thursday so much because it allows me to break out of the box in which I subconsciously place myself. And so, I think a really different way to break out of the box is to think as mathematicians, to equate. While we do equate our world with words when we write poetry, I think a prompt like this, to see the world as a mathematical equation, might offer a fresh perspective for us.
Michelle suggests starting the poem with something like Let x equal … or Let infinity equal … or whatever mathematical concept you find inspiring. She also pointed out a website with mathematical terms, in case anyone needs more inspiration.
The one thing I would add to this prompt is that I remember that scene in Proof. I was moved by it because it was pure nonsense as far as real proofs go, but its nonsense was moving and brilliant. I would encourage you to make your proof moving brilliant by being a little nonsensical and equating whatever object or concept you choose with things we usually wouldn't logically associate with the object/concept.
And for those of you who hate math, don't be scared: Liz and I grade on a curve.


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How To Get The Chevron Stripe Manicure At Jose Duran
Ignore the alien-like makeup from the Jose Duran spring 2011 fashion show, and instead focus on the black and white chevron stripe nails. Pattie Yankee and the Dashing Diva team created this bold French-like manicure to complement the androgynous tone of Jose Duran's collection. The manicurist used rounded press-on nails for the female models, but kept nails short and painted for the males. I think the women's talons elongate the fingers, but even if you prefer shorter nails, you can still recreate this manicure for yourself. All you need is a steady hand or a friend with one. Get the details on the chevron stripe manicure after the jump.
Yankee and her team first painted the entire nail using Dashing Diva The Met, a white polish, as a base. Then, they used Limo Service, a black, to create the chevron stripe.
I think it's best to outline the upside-down V first. The lowest points of the V should hit about a third of the way down the nail bed. Then, fill in the rest of the tips with the black polish. Finish with a shiny top coat.
I can see Simcha rocking this chevron French manicure with all her retro clothes, red lipstick, and pompadour. It's a bold manicure that isn't too in-your-face for a creative office.

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1) Please list the nominee's accomplishments that make her an outstanding candidate in the nominating category selected. Please list 3 – 5 outstanding accomplishments for consideration.
2) What impactful contributions has the nominee made in her business, organization, volunteer or charitable efforts to help better the City of Pasadena?
3) Provide any letters of support and/or articles which refer to the nominee by name and highlights her accomplishments. Resumes, Testimonials, Newspaper clips and videos are acceptable.


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`Captain America...` releases in India with 16 brand tie-ups
New Delhi: 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' hit as many a 1,200 screens in over 200 cities in India Friday, backed by tie-ups with 16 brands - touted to be the highest for any Hollywood release in the country.
It is a day and date release in India and the US, and to bring the theatrical experience alive and to give fans an opportunity to own products of the Marvel superhero Captain America, Disney India`s consumer products business has collaborated with 16 brands across categories including apparel, accessories, toys, home and more.
The brands include Cottonworld, Celio, Bioworld, Vox Pop, Myntra, Max, Zovi, Be for Bags, Macmerise, Spring Onion, D`décor, Sassoon, Nayasa, JOYO Plastics, Hasbro (distributed by Funskool) and Portronics.
The number surpasses the 2013 film "Iron Man 3", which had 15 brand tie-ups to its credit.
For Indian audiences, "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" has been dubbed in Hindi, Telugu and Tamil, while the Hindi dub will also be available in Dolby Atmos. It can be viewed in 2D or 3D.
It is the widest English release by Disney India studios yet, said Amrita Pandey, vice president and head (Theatrical, Television and Digital Distribution), Studio, Disney India.
"Action as a genre works well with our audiences when it comes to Hollywood films and we are confident that the film will be enjoyed thoroughly by all," said Pandey.
The idea behind the brand tie-ups is "to give fans in India an opportunity to own products inspired by their favourite Marvel superhero", according to Roshini Bakshi, vice president and head (Consumer Products, Retail, Publishing and Franchise Marketing), Disney India.


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Ask a Mechanic Online and Get Answers to Your Car Questions
Component Testing
There are a few items you should check before getting into more in-depth testing.
The Throttle Position (TP) sensor is a potentiometer connected to the throttle shaft on the throttle body. It provides a voltage signal that changes relative to throttle blade angle. The signal voltage will vary from less than 1 volt at closed throttle to about 4 volts at Wide Open Throttle (WOT). By monitoring the voltage on the signal line, the PCM calculates throttle position. As the throttle valve angle is changed (accelerator pedal moved), the TP sensor signal also changes. At a closed throttle position, the output of the TP sensor is low. As the throttle valve opens, the output increases so that at WOT, the output voltage should be above 4 volts.
The PCM calculates fuel delivery based on throttle valve angle (driver demand). A broken or loose TP sensor may cause intermittent bursts of fuel from an injector and unstable idle because the PCM thinks the throttle is moving. A failure in the TP sensor 5 volt reference or signal circuits or ground circuit will set Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). Once a DTC is set, the PCM will use an artificial default value based on engine RPM and mass air flow for throttle position and some vehicle performance will return. A high idle may result when a circuit ground fault is present.
The PCM can detect intermittent TP sensor faults. The PCM can also detect a shifted TP sensor. The PCM monitors throttle position and compares the actual TP sensor reading to a predicted TP value calculated from engine speed. If the PCM detects an out of range condition, a DTC will be set.
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Just in Time for Easter: Whole-Wheat Hot Cross Bunsby Amy Chaplin in Healthy Holidays, April 4, 2015
In Australia (where I grew up) hot cross buns are traditionally eaten on Good Friday. Although they sneak their way into bakeries and supermarkets well before, Good Friday is the day to indulge in their delights. The irresistible smell of yeasted dough spiked with orange, currants and sweet spices takes me back to my childhood, the weeks that surround Easter and the change of seasons. I think perhaps the best thing about these buns is that you can't get them year-round; so the ritual of eating them warm from the oven with a cup of tea is much anticipated. Here I've swapped out refined white flour and sugar for whole-grain flour and coconut sugar. Although this recipe turns out buns that are heartier than the fluffy white ones you'll usually see this time of year, it delivers satisfying fruited and spiced buns with a rich, nutty background of whole-wheat flavor. Once the buns are baking, boil the kettle and get the butter ready, as nothing beats eating them as soon as they emerge from the oven. Read more


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A mid-ranged phone for everyday use
With the i550, Samsung releases a jack of all trades phone that completes every function with great ease. The phone is slim with a sleek black exterior and silver themed buttons. The trackball in the middle allows the user to quickly access other menu options.
The i550 is certainly ready for the next-generation with its 3G connectivity which represents the next step in wireless clarity. With this super fast connection the calls you make will be made with absolute clarity. HSDPA connectivity increases transfer speeds and capacity.
For multimedia, the i550 certainly shines through as a great example of the great quality photos you can get out of a phone. With the 3.2 Megapixel camera that comes with flash and auto-focus you'll get amazing pictures that look like they've come from an expensive digital camera.
This phone also has great connectivity to various wireless signals including HSDPA and GPS facilities. There is also an mp3 player with dedicated controls with an internal memory of 150mb. And if that isn't enough space to store all your files you can use the MicroSD slot to upgrade up to 4 gigs.


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Aldershot Town lost more vital ground in their battle to survive relegation in the Skrill Premier after going down to a 1-0 defeat in the six-pointer at Tamworth.
Defeat, coupled with Chester's victory at Dartford by the same scoreline on Friday night, means Andy Scott's men are now four points adrift of safety, while the second-bottom Lambs themselves moved to within a point of the Shots in a now tense battle to beat the drop.
It also adds extra spice to the crucial visit of Chester to the EBB Stadium on Tuesday night with the Shots looking to end a worrying run of seven matches without a win.
Brett Williams had Aldershot's best chance in a disappointing opening period on the half hour with a cross-cum-shot which tested keeper Cameron Belford.
At the other end, keeper Alan Martin, preferred to a returning No.1 Glen Morris between the sticks, did well to keep out Andy Haworth's curling effort.
On-loan striker Matthew Barnes-Homer twice threatened after the break and he made the vital breakthrough on 69 minutes with a route one strike. Belford booted the ball long, evading everyone and before the ball bounced the former Shots and Luton striker nipped in to put the hosts in front.
Williams and Jordan Roberts both had chances to test Belford but lacked the quality to unlock the door and the Lambs held on to compound Aldershot's misery for another week.
SHOTS: Martin; Gibbs, Oastler, Barker, Tonkin; Robert, Stanley, Taiwo, Williams, Bubb, Scott (Mekki 70). Subs: Morris, Webster, Rowlands, Webbe.
Ref: Richard Wigglesworth. Att: 915 (255).


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The European Patent Office explains why its relationship with standards makers is so crucial in a new post on the ITU blog.
In a bid to find a globally agreed solution to concerns that patent hold-ups may reduce innovation and competition, ITU hosted a roundtable on 11 October.
Standards essential patents (SEPs) relate to technology essential for the implementation of a standard in which it is incorporated, and require the patent holder to make a commitment to license the patent under RAND (Reasonable And Non-Discriminatory) terms.
The high-level roundtable was attended by representatives of Apple, Nokia, Ericsson, Microsoft, Samsung, Research in Motion, Motorola Mobility and several other key industry players, as well as regulators, patent offices, government representatives, and experts in intellectual property law.
Many of the participants attended a meeting of the TSB Director's Ad Hoc Group during the following two days. This meeting agreed a roadmap to address the main concerns in particular: the conditions under which companies that have made RAND commitments should be allowed to seek injunctions; and clarification of the meaning of the word "reasonable" in RAND.
The next meetings of the group will be 24-25 January 2013.
The programme of the ITU event examining the patent wars dogging the ICT industry has been announced with all key players registered to attend.
Representatives from Apple, Nokia, Ericsson, Microsoft, Samsung, Research in Motion, Motorola Mobility and several other key industry players will join regulators, government representatives and experts in intellectual property law to discuss how to avoid harm to the industry from litigation stemming from the use of standards essential patents.
The full day event will kick-off with a welcome address from ITU Secretary General, Hamadoun I. Touré, followed by a keynote speech from a high-level expert and then perspectives from different competition authorities.
The second part of the day will ask key stakeholders to present views unique totheir different perspectives in a "360 view" format, meaning that speakers are allowed 360 seconds to present their ideas. The sectors represented are standards development organizations (SDOs); industry players; patent offices; and academic institutions.
After lunch, participants will engage in a World Café environment allowing all participants an opportunity to exchange ideas in an interactive format. Results from this session will be fed into the final roundtable discussions moderated by a key expert in the field, Robert Barr, Berkeley University.
The two morning sessions of the ITU Patent Roundtable will be broadcast online to accredited journalists. In order to create an atmosphere conducive to fruitful negotiations, the two afternoon sessions of the Roundtable will not be webcast, recorded or accessible to the press. The Roundtable's attendees will be permitted to report the results of discussions through their various channels, providing they adhere to the Chatham House Rule (see below).
Conclusions and closing remarks will be given by Malcolm Johnson, Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU.
Journalists wishing to learn the results of the discussions and negotiations are welcome to attend the ITU press conference, either in person or remotely, at the close of the event. For details of press participation please contact email@example.com.
Participants in the ITU Patent Roundtable, as well as non-participants, are invited and encouraged to submit written contributions to ITU concerning the issue of SEP litigation and RAND licensing commitments. Contributions should be submitted to the ITU no later than October 5, 2012 at firstname.lastname@example.com. These contributions will be communicated to the participants and made available to the public on the ITU's website, but will not be presented during the meeting.
Chatham house rule:
When a meeting, or part thereof, is held under the Chatham House Rule, participants are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed.
Innovation-stifling use of intellectual property to be tackled Geneva, 6 July 2012 – In light of recent patent disputes that have caused shipments of goods to be impounded at docks and the worldwide increase in standard essential patent (SEP) litigation, ITU will host a high-level roundtable discussion between standards organizations, key industry players and government officials at ITU headquarters in Geneva, on 10 October 2012. The ITU Patent Roundtable will address the worldwide surge in patent litigation and the growing lack of adherence to standards bodies' existing patent policies. Topics include potential improvements to existing policy frameworks, entitlement to injunctive reliefs, and definitions of what constitutes a royalty base.
Discussions on the relevance of current arrangements based around reasonable and non-discriminatory (RAND) patent policies will be a key focus. RAND-based policies have thus far been an effective way of managing natural tensions between patent holders, standards implementers and end-users. However, the definition of what constitutes 'reasonable', and whether or not holders of SEPs are entitled to injunctive relief are now emerging as major points of contention.
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ITU is organizing a roundtable on the effectiveness of RAND-based (reasonable and non-discriminatory) patent policies, 10 October 2012.
The ITU Patent Roundtable is being held in light of the recent worldwide increase in patent litigation, and possible lack of adherence to standards bodies' existing IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) policies.
The event, which will be run using a World Café methodology, will provide a neutral venue for industry, standards bodies and regulators to exchange ideas that will guide future discussions on whether current patent policies and existing industry practices adequately respond to the needs of the various stakeholders. It will bring together standards bodies, industry players and government representatives from around the world aiming to find solutions to the key issues today affecting the ICT industry's engagement with patents and standards. More here.
ITU Workshop on Standards and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Issues, New Delhi, India, 19-20 December 2011
Convening LetterOn-line registrationITU Workshop on Standards and Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Issues
ITU is organizing a Workshop on Standards and Intellectual Property Rights in New Delhi, India, 19-20 December 2011. Taking place at the HMR Institute of Technology and Management, the event will be hosted by the Global ICT Standardization Forum for India (GISFI), and will be followed by the seventh GISFI meeting at the same venue, 21-22 December 2011.
One of the key aims of standardization is to enable the efficient 'globalization' of ICT products and solutions. IPR issues must be taken into consideration when developing standards, a process demanding a balance of varying stakeholder interests; such as those of patent holders, standards implementers and standards' end-users. Additionally, SDOs frequently encounter copyright issues relating to the incorporation of software in standards.
Such patent and copyright issues are the subject of global debate, and the workshop is being convened to provide a forum for discussions relating to the inclusion of patented technology and software in standards. International experts from both the public and private sector will provide an overview of these issues and share their insights on the present nature of the issue and how it is likely to progress in the future.
Participation in the workshop is open to ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, Academia and to any individual from a country part of ITU's membership. Fellowships are available upon request, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
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ITU is hosting a workshop that will examine the critical
issue of Intellectual
Property Rights (IPR) and ICT standards.
The one day workshop will be held at ITU headquarters, 1
The event, aimed at intellectual property specialists and
standards makers will discuss the inclusion of patented technology in standards
and the patent policy approaches to address this. International experts from
both the public and private sectors from around the world will help provide an
overview of the issues and share their insights on present and future
The exchange of ideas and experiences facilitated by this
workshop will provide valuable insight and input that can help to guide future
discussion of the related issues – both at the ITU and in other fora.
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More information and registration here.
Click here for a document detailing some ITU-T highlights for 2007.
Reinhard Scholl, Deputy to the Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU will speak at a seminar titled Global Standards and Developing Economies: Broadband Access and Infrastructure 9-10 May, Tunis, Tunisia.
The event hosted by the IEEE-Standards Association (SA) in collaboration with the Tunisian Ministry of Communication Technologies will bring together leaders from industry, government and international standards organizations to share their insights on how local entities can participate in and optimize global standards and best practices to help close the digital divide.
An in-depth introduction to international standards activities and highlighting of the scope of the IEEE and its relationships with ITU and other standards bodies will be given. Through interactive presentations, the seminar will provide an overview of the issues being faced by today's policy makers and industry leaders and provide real world examples of how standards are making a difference in emerging economies.
In addition to discussion of broadband access and infrastructure standards via presentations and case studies, challenges and opportunities for developing countries regarding intellectual property rights (IPR) and standardization will also be addressed.
For further information see here, or call the IEEE-SA Corporate Standards Office at +1 732 562 5342; E-mail email@example.com.
part of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of ITU-T, you
are invited to vote for the most influential standards work from ITU-T.
work is behind many of the worlds most prevalent information and communications
technologies. Choose here from our shortlist which
you think has best shaped the ICT world of today, or feel free to suggest your
own idea.
A draft ITU-T definition of the term 'open standards' has been
developed by ITU-T's group of experts on intellectual property rights (IPR). It's
deemed necessary to do this to avoid confusion given the various
different interpretations of the term. This way when 'open standards'
are referred to in discussion, it is clear exactly what is being talked
about - at least in ITU-T.
The draft definition can be seen here.
Following a meeting of the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Ad Hoc Group ITU-T has issued guidelines on how 'marks' should be used in ITU-T Recommendations. The term 'marks' refers to trademarks, service marks and certification marks. The document will be available here.
At the same meeting the General Patent Statement and Declaration Form was updated to reflect the changes made in July (see previous e-Flash story).
The IPR ad hoc group met in Geneva, 11-12 March 2005 to discuss IPR matters relevant to standardization in ITU-T.
The revision of two patent declaration forms was completed the meeting: the General Patent Declaration form and the Patent Declaration form for common & twin texts with ISO/IEC. The updated texts now reflect changes agreed by the group at its July 2004 meeting.
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Lake Stevens Soccer Club Upgrades Services for Coaches and Families with Korrio
September 1, 2011
Strong Recreational Club Experiences Firsthand how Easy it can be to Communicate and Manage Information Online
SEATTLE, WA (September 1, 2011) – Korrio (korrio.com), developer of the 21st-century sports automation platform Playflow™, announced today its selection by Lake Stevens Soccer Club, one of the state's largest recreational soccer clubs, as its official sports automation platform provider. Lake Stevens will use Korrio's Playflow to manage all aspects of its club operations for its 1,000 players.
Since the debut of Korrio's Playflow earlier this year, the company has been riding a wave of momentum by signing prestigious state, club and recreational associations. Playflow integrates web, mobile, and social networking elements to provide club administrators and coaches with a comprehensive and easy-to-use online sports automation system for managing all aspects of club and team operations.
Playflow delivers more control for all stakeholders
"As a volunteer organization, making things easy and efficient is key to our success," said Eric Pierce, President of Lake Stevens. "My goal is to limit time spent making phone calls and sending emails. Playflow is the platform we use to control and manage all of our communication and content. I want to save time and energy on administrative tasks – and focus on building player skills, good sportsmanship, and having fun."
Administrative tasks such as registration processing, roster creation, practice and game scheduling require significant coordination and time from staff members. Korrio's Playflow enables Lake Stevens Soccer Club staff and volunteers to manage all of those tasks in a single integrated platform and communicate information directly to parents and players though their personal Korrio dashboards.
"I am most impressed with how user friendly and intuitive this platform is. As the person responsible for updating our website, I know firsthand how easy it is. It's actually fun! With our previous solution, we did not have access to making web changes, which caused frustration and consumed lots of time. Korrio saves us effort in every area of our club operations," said Pierce. "We are also pleasantly surprised by Korrio's level of support. I can usually figure things out due to how intuitive the platform is, but when I need help – they are there for us. I would give them an "A+" in response and service!"
Lake Stevens Soccer Club is ready to start the season with a new level of play both on and off the field. Everyone from the back office, coaches, parents and players – are enjoying Korrio and all that is has to offer. "The fact that it's so easy to use, keeps our kids data safe and secure – and reduces volunteer time – is a win for everyone involved," added Pierce.
"Having web hosting built into the core platform gives clubs ultimate control. The way our platform is designed allows for fast and accurate editing so you don't have to rely on a third party for changes," said Korrio Founder and CEO Steve Goldman. "Playflow will improve operations and allow a more simplified and organized experience for Lake Stevens Soccer Club and their committed families. Korrio will truly transform the experience this season for everyone involved."
For more information, visit https://korrio.com.
About Lake Stevens Soccer Club
Founded in 1976 Lake Stevens has served the area youth with soccer sporting activities, soccer skills and sportsmanship. Lake Stevens is a recreational club program providing 900 players with healthy activity, emphasizing enjoyment and development over competition. Lake Stevens Youth Soccer recreational program teaches soccer through the use of smaller teams and fields, maximizing participation by all. The program also allows young players to learn and enjoy soccer in a positive and fun environment, usually in their own community with the same children with whom they go to school. This program emphasizes fun and de-emphasizes winning at all costs. For more information, please visit http://www.lakestevenssoccer.com/.
About Korrio
Korrio, founded in January 2009, is the developer of Playflow™, a 21st-century youth sports automation platform. Korrio has a singular focus on kids and sports. The company's mission is to transform the sports experience and elevate the level at which sports are played by automating the things that get in the way — like registration/payment, team formation, rosters, scheduling, communication, and web hosting. Korrio is easy, safe, integrated, and mobile. Visit us online at korrio.com and watch our Korrio video to learn how to elevate your game.
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Recovery Act funds all areas of aging researchMarch 1, 2010
In February 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. As part of the legislation, more than $10 billion was allocated to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for support of biomedical research in fiscal years (FY) 2009 and 2010.
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) received approximately $275 million of the NIH funds. The NIA has awarded 407 grants totaling $179.5 million for FY09. The NIA committed most of the remaining funds to support the second year of these awards, provided that they show appropriate progress. Awards included support of student scientists working in the labs of NIA grantees during the summer, administrative supplements for existing Research Project Grants, and major awards for new projects under the Challenge Grant and Grand Opportunity (GO) Grant mechanisms.
"The Recovery Act funds presented a unique opportunity to stimulate research in all aspects of aging," said NIA Director Dr. Richard J. Hodes. "We used some funds to support recently peer-reviewed and highly meritorious investigator-initiated projects that could be advanced with a 2-year grant. These projects were highly competitive, reflecting a strong and vigorous community focused on aging research. We could not have supported them at this time without this infusion of funding."
New grant mechanisms were developed specifically for Recovery Act projects. In soliciting Challenge Grant proposals, the NIH sought research ideas in 15 categories of wide-ranging health and science concerns. The NIA funded 40 Challenge Grants totaling more than $17.7 million for FY09. The maximum award was $500,000 per year for 2 years; almost all NIA Challenge Grants provided 2 years of support.
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Staff reviewed about 1,000 administrative supplement requests to existing grants. In addition, staff from each of the four NIA divisions worked with other NIH Institutes to develop and define the categories for the Challenge Grants.
"Peer review was a challenging process as well," Dr. Barr added. "Staff in our Scientific Review Branch recruited more than 500 reviewers and arranged about 80 review meetings in which more than 200 grant applications were considered."
Awards were made in all NIA program areas. Basic research in aging focused on such topics as identification of biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease, developing biomarker tools and resources, and studies of rapamycin and calorie restriction. Clinically focused research on nutrition, obesity, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease is also being supported.
In Alzheimer's disease research, investigations are taking place in the areas of biomarkers, genetic and other risk factors, neuroimaging, and possible prevention and treatment strategies.
Studies of health service utilization, improving quality of care for older patients, preventing health disparities, supporting family caregivers, and understanding how economic concerns affect older adults are also funded, as are studies to understand and prevent loss of cognitive function, prevent physical disability in older people, and investigate psychosocial aspects of maintaining independence.
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- NIA Extends Research on Health, Economics of Older Americans; Recovery Act Funds Will Enhance Long-Term Research Project
- What Can Prevent Walking Disability in Older People? Recovery Act Funds Support Large-Scale Clinical Trial to Test Specific Exercise Program
- Recovery Act Funding Seeks to Help Understand Basic Secrets of Aging
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In a nod to concerns about too much standardized testing, the Obama administration has given some New York middle schoolers a one-year breather from what state officials describe as double testing.
Middle-school students who take the Regents exam in geometry or algebra – usually taken by high schoolers – will be exempt from a separate state math exam administered to all students in third through eighth grades. Federal law requires that state tests students in math and English every year from third through eighth grades, and New York state requires students to pass five exams to graduate from high school.
Nearly 60,000 middle-school students in New York state – including 17,678 eighth-graders and 224 seventh-graders in New York City – took the algebra Regents exam in the 2012-13 school year, city and state officials said.
The Wall Street Journal first reported in October that state Education Commissioner John King would apply for the waiver, as part of an attempt to show that he heard parents and teachers concerns that students were being over-tested.
This doesn't, however, get the students out of an extra exam long term. If students pass the Regents exam in middle school, they can count the exam toward their high-school diploma requirements, state officials said. But the waiver, dated Dec. 20, says students still must take another math exam in high school – such as the algebra II Regents, or an Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exam – for high schools to meet federal accountability requirements.


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Looking at your post re graphics cards brings me to another question. I see no reason to upgrade to Win7 except to support the MS ecomony. Out of the dozens of reviews and reports I have read the only possible reason I see to upgrade is ram. Since you have this new OS what are your opinions here on Win 7 vs XP. Since support from MS for XP runs until 2014 [which will be when Win 8 comes out anyway] and XP does everything I want or need is there a reason for me to even think of Win7 before the pc replacement cycle?
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Buy, buy, buy!
hhrumph-- now on a more serious note. I am not qualified to speak on the subject. I know CAD/CAM and it is a necessary evil to have an OS on the same machine. If XP does everything you want then you are set. I have heard that there is more ram, more security, battery life is up in the air for notebooks. Sounds like you have to turn off all the new bells and whistles to get close to the same battery life. You do have to run VX in XP Compatibility mode anyway.
If you have a choice when making a new purchase, by all means you can't beat Win 95.
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No actualy it was not rhetorical. SE is dropping support for XP when ST3 comes out and a number of us are unhappy about that considering how many of us still use XP and intend to do so for some time. MS I believe is supporting XP Pro till 2013 or 14 if I remember right so it is not time to have to switch unless a 64bit os is what I want.
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Action movies need a jazzy opening scene; it gets a moviegoer's pulse racing with anxiety. So 007 went airborne off a ski slope. Lethal Weapon's Danny Glover sat on a bomb-rigged toilet seat. But until now, no one had set a teaser scene in a Nazi death camp. A Jewish boy, torn from his parents, goes into a seizure, and the camp gates are bent open. Aha! So the inmates are miraculously freed? No. It's not about the 6 million. It's about this one kid-an X-kid.
The first scene of the X-Men movie, which follows 37 years of legendmaking in Marvel comics, video games and animated TV shows, tips the hand of director Bryan Singer and screenwriter David Hayter. This will be a fantasy film with a message: the shunned are special; those seen as mutants are really superior; odd kids are good kids. And the world is a dark brown place where even the most extravagant stunt or special effect lacks the all-important Wow Factor.
Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) runs a school for exceptional young people: folks like Storm (Halle Berry), who plays tricks with weather; Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), whose fists contain adamantine blades; Cyclops (James Marsden), with a killer stare; and Rogue (Anna Paquin), whose touch is toxic. Xavier and Dr. Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) battle the bad guys led by Magneto (Ian McKellen) over the fate of the planet-that old thing.
Marsden, Janssen and Berry reward any viewer's long gaze. Toad (Ray Park), a bad mutant, makes quick use of his mile-long tongue. A dozen red roses for the blue lady Mystique (Rebecca Romijn-Stamos); this morph magician is the best weird woman in s-f movies since Daryl Hannah's android in Blade Runner.
The human villain of the piece is Senator Kelly (Bruce Davison), a suaver Joe McCarthy. He wants mutants registered because, he says, their eccentric gifts make them dangerous. Well, the mutant hunter is right! Magneto and his gang have planet-altering mischief in mind.
The other thing action movies can use is a jazzy ending. This one has a noisy climactic tussle inside the Statue of Liberty. Mightn't a few feds be guarding the premises? Again, no. It's a mistake for a fantasy film in the realistic mode to be deficient in both magic and plausibility.
But the climax is not the end. There is no ending; the whole film is the teaser to a planned trilogy. So Wolverine, searching for his roots, keeps on scratching. Xavier and Magneto speak of battles to come. A muted film ends on a minor chord. Perhaps fans will return for later episodes. But for us nonmutants, X-Men is the movie that took the e-cite-t out of excitement.


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Taylor Swift: Best and Worst Dressed at the 2010 People's Choice Awards
January 7, 2010 by Anna | Filed under Entertainment
I just think this girl is so friggin adorable I can hardly stand it. Taylor Swift (who seems truly excited and grateful to be living out her dreams) shows off her body in this short white strapless romantic pinch pleated dress with side swept hair and she looks gorgeous! Taylor has had an amazing last year and it looks like she's kick starting 2010 on my Best dressed list and if she stays with the same stylist, she won't be going anywhere!
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Weekly newsletters for the faculty and staff of Southeast Missouri State University, informing of news around campus. During the 2000-2001 school year, This Week on Campus was changed to On Campus, and was put out monthly in favor of the new online newsletter the Southeast Newswire. The last issue of On Campus was printed in July of 2001.
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The Development of Issue-Based Learning on Ethics in a Science Classroom
Teaching ethics in a science classroom is essential for students at all levels, and all over the world. This study is the first phase of my doctoral research study entitled "The Development of Issue-Based Learning on Ethics in a Science Classroom". The aim is to survey science teachers and students' opinion on suitable pedagogy of teaching ethics in the science classroom. Mahidol Wittayanusorn School and Princess Chulabhorn College are science schools in Thailand. Therefore, teachers and students from these two schools were surveyed. The study found that teachers and students are interested in teaching and learning about scientific ethics, taught in a regular science classroom instead of an elective one. Hybrid instruction (face-to-face and web-based instruction) could be used in the study along with several kinds of learning activities that can enhance students' practical, analytical, creative and ethical thinking skills. The results will be used again in the second phase of the study.
Keywords: Issue-Based Learning, Ethics, Science Classroom
Dr. Washirasorn Saengsuwan
Science Education Center, Srinakharinwirot University
Manat Boonprakob
Behavior Science Research Institute, Srinakharinwirot University
Dr. Sirinoot Teanrungroj
Computer Center, Srinakharinwirot University
Dr. Somson Wongyounoi
Educational and Psychological Test Bureau, Srinakharinwirot University
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WIFE DIVORCES GENERAL M'ARTHUR; Former Mrs. Louise Cromwell Brooks Receives Decree at Reno, Nev. THEY MARRIED 7 YEARS AGO She Made Debut in Washington in 1910--Husband Distinguished Himself in World War.
RENO, Nev., June 17 (AP).--Major Gen. Douglas MacArthur was divorced here today by his wife, Mrs. Henrietta Louise MacArthur, on grounds of failure to provide.
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