text: TriQuint Semiconductor, Inc. (NASDAQ:TQNT), a leading RF solutions supplier and technology innovator, announced that Chief Financial Officer Steve Buhaly is scheduled to present at the 15 th Annual Needham Growth Conference on Thursday, January 17, 2013, at 8:40 a.m. ET in New York City at the New York Palace Hotel. A live audio webcast of this presentation will be available on the investor relations page of the Company's web site at the following URL: invest.triquint.com. Following the live webcast, an archived version will be available on the TriQuint website. FACTS ABOUT TRIQUINT Founded in 1985, TriQuint Semiconductor (NASDAQ:TQNT) is a leading global provider of innovative RF solutions and foundry services for the world's top communications, defense and aerospace companies. People and organizations around the world need real-time, all-the-time connections; TriQuint products help reduce the cost and increase the performance of connected mobile devices and the networks that deliver critical voice, data and video communications. With the industry's broadest technology portfolio, recognized R&D leadership, and expertise in high-volume manufacturing, TriQuint creates standard and custom products using gallium arsenide (GaAs), gallium nitride (GaN), surface acoustic wave (SAW) and bulk acoustic wave (BAW) technologies. The company has ISO9001-certified manufacturing facilities in the U.S., production in Costa Rica, and design centers in North America and Germany. For more information, visit www.triquint.com. TQNT-F TriQuint: Connecting the Digital World to the Global Network ®


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A clinic was held at the Just Learning Nursery in Gillingham in aid of a young boy who desperately needs a transplant.
Five-year-old Joe Cawse, from Maidstone, was diagnosed with a rare form of juvenile leukaemia seven months ago and given just two years to live.
Worldwide donor searches have failed to find a bone marrow match for him.
A previous clinic was held in June at his school, West Borough Primary.
Joe needs a complete bone marrow transplant but his mother, Sheriden, said time was running out.
"We need to find a donor while Joe is stable and fit and well enough to be able to deal with the huge trauma that a transplant would have on his body," she said.
"We're obviously hoping that we get a match for Joe, but the whole thing about these clinics is to raise people's awareness that there are thousands of people that need bone marrow transplants."
Gillingham defender Chris Hope was one of the many people who gave a blood sample at Thursday's clinic, which was run by the Anthony Nolan Trust.
"I've got two little boys around the same age and when I heard about the story I thought it was sad," he said.
"I just hope they find a right match for him and it all gets sorted out soon, because it's sad to see a little one go through this pain really."
Bone marrow donors must be aged between 18 and 40, weigh more than eight stone (50.8kg) and be in good general health.

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For the current week, the overall ratings of three household products stocks are worse, according to the Portfolio Graderdatabase. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").
This week, Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD) falls to a D ("sell"), worse than last week's grade of C ("hold"). Church & Dwight is engaged in the development, manufacture, and marketing of household, personal care, and specialty products. For more information, get Portfolio Grader's complete analysis of CHD stock.
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Colgate-Palmolive Company's (CL) rating weakens this week, dropping to a D versus last week's C. Colgate-Palmolive makes and sells various oral, personal, home care, and pet nutrition products for consumers. The stock's trailing PE Ratio is 27.20. For more information, get Portfolio Grader's complete analysis of CL stock.
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Instructor, Nursing (ADN) (Job #0297) – 2 Positions - College-wide. Pasco-Hernando Community College (PHCC) is accepting applications for full-time, faculty. Anticipated Start date: January 8, 2014, DUTY DAYS: 80 (1 semester – for the remainder of the academic year) *These positions are normally two terms (82 days Term I and 80 days Term II) faculty positions. They will return to two terms (162 duty days) faculty positions for the 2014-2015 academic school year. Salary range is $40,133 - $55,650 (for two terms): the maximum salary is based on education level, full-time professional work experience and/or full-time teaching experience.
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Masters of Science in Nursing degree; minimum 2 years recent clinical or educational experience; current unrestricted Florida RN license; satisfactory level II criminal history background check. Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution. Current American Heart Association "Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers" CPR certification, negative PPD or chest X-ray and updated immunizations, negative drug and alcohol screens are required. Applicants who claim a right of veteran's preference must upload documentation of eligibility and attach it to their online application before midnight of the application deadline date. Preferred: Associate Degree Nursing teaching experience. Apply online no later than the September 20 application deadline at www.phcc.edu/jobs. All supplemental/additional material must be uploaded via online application system.
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(1) a cover letter, (2) a current resume, (3) copy of transcripts, (4) Educational Philosophy Statement (Edu Phil), (5) copy of license and certification, (6) DD-214 (if claiming veteran's preference), and must be uploaded and attached to the online application www.phcc.edu/jobs before midnight of the application deadline date. The application review process can be initiated with the copies of transcripts; however, official transcripts must be received before the interview. Have official transcripts sent to:
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At Mildon Brothers hot tubs, saunas, and outdoor kitchens we have earned the title of the Twin Cities #1 hot tub choice! Why is this? Because we create backyard enjoyment for family and friends alike. Our hot tubs and outdoor kitchens are great for the whole family, children and adults! Kids love the fun of the water and adults can relax and socialize while enjoying our products. Mildon Brothers offers a great way to get everyone together regularly, away from the distractions of modern life. As an alternative to the communal dinner table, you'll soon see that conversation flows easily and brings both friends and family closer through a sense of togetherness. As many customers have told us…you will use them a lot more than you think! Warning: Hot Tubs are completely addictive.
Mildon Brothers is the company that brings Minnesotans together in their own backyards. Mildon Brothers is a complete service provider of hot tubs in Minnesota, and all our hot tubs are safe and affordable. We are constantly advancing in hydrotherapy knowledge and always staying on top of the leading edge in the hot tub industry. Mildon Brothers also offers their clients the best financing rates and terms in the industry. Mildon Brothers, is truly the number one choice for Minnesota consumers!
Don't be fooled by the rhetoric you will hear about hot tubs that are bought in Minnesota "for our climate." Our Hot Tubs have been tested in extreme, cold climates worldwide. Our brands build some of the world's most energy efficient hot tubs. Some may claim they are better, however, we have the facts to prove our brands are truly the most Energy Efficiency?
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Readers might be interested in a series of posts being written by David Driedger, who is of course a long-time participant at AUFS. Titled "Excessive Love," they address the intersection between immanence and Hadewijch. From my understanding, there's one post still to arrive, but Parts One, Two, Three, and Four are already up.
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Iternatura offers strategic communication services to businesses, institutions and associations in all activity sectors, brought to the attention that their actions and their environmental concerns to their clients and society.
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The leafy suburb of Claremont is situated at the back of Table Mountain in the southern suburbs of Cape Town.
Travelling via the N2, Claremont is approximately 10 km from Cape Town and 17 km from Cape Town International Airport.
The Dutch East India Company divided the area up into farms in 1657. The farm Weltevreden was formed in 1730 but in 1814 the British Settlers subdivided the farm into country estates. During the 1830's villages started forming and in 1840 Claremont village was established. The railway that connected Wynberg and Cape Town was built in 1864.
The Claremont Business Directory is your online go-to place for information on businesses and services in the Claremont area. Here, you can find information about Claremont, learn more about the local businesses and about the best that Claremont has to offer. Showcase your business on our platform - talk to the local audience, tell them about your business and get closer to your customers.
The history of Claremont
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Fun stuff to do in Claremont
Claremont is a beautiful suburb and definitely has something for everyone, from the perfect nightspots for students to families alike and it is a definite must for nature lovers.
Arderne Gardens
This 4.5 hectare garden boasts with the largest collection of exotic trees in South Africa. The garden was originally created in 1845 by Ralph Henry Arderne, a British Settler. He collected plants from all over the world and planted them in his personal garden. At the time of his death, in 1914, the original Norfolk Pine tree, that Ralph had purchased from a ship's captain, started withering and eventually died. His son Henry Mathew Arderne continued developing the garden and today it has over 300 trees.
Entrance to the garden is free.
Action Sports
This indoor sport centre is perfect for those who prefer being part of team sports like, cricket, netball and even soccer. Perfect for a great workout and meeting new people.
Rhodes Memorial
In 1912 the impressive monument, designed by Sir Herbert Baker, was completed in memoriam of Cecil John Rhodes. The memorial is situated at the bottom of Devil's Peak and encapsulates the life and loves of Rhodes perfectly.
Kings Blockhouse Hiking Trail
The 6 km trail starts at Rhodes Memorial and ends at Kirstenbosch Gardens. No permit is needed.
This combat laser game is similar to paintball but without the painful paint pellets. You can play in a team or as individuals.
Ten pin bowling is always a lot of fun, especially when there is a first timer in the group. It is the perfect activity to enjoy during rainy Cape Town winters.
Starlings Urban Farmers Market
Every Wednesday from 16:00 - 18:00 you can pick up fresh ingredients for your dinner or buy your weekly organic groceries.
Address: Starlings Cafe, 94 Belvedere Road, Claremont.
College of Magic
We all secretly wish that Hogwarts were real and that we were one of the lucky few to have magic powers but alas. The reality is there is a little magic in all of us and this college is the ideal place to develop those skills. They have a magic shop that you can get lost in and if you prefer observing, be sure to look out for their public events, for kids and adults. You can also hire magicians for your own event.
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How does life insurance work?
Everyone knows that life insurance pays out when the named person dies. The idea is to protect loved ones from a sudden loss of financial support. But there are three basic types of life insurance that differ in their details.
Term life insurance is known as "pure" life insurance, because it will pay out the death benefit if the named person dies within the defined term (anywhere from one to 30 years), but if the named person does not die, no portion of the premiums will be returned to the policyholder. It simply insures against loss of life, and the relatively low premiums reflect this. Most term life insurance policies are renewable and convertible.
Whole life insurance has no predefined term; it provides death benefit protection over the "whole" life of the insured, as long as premiums are paid. A whole life policy also combines an investment component with the insurance component: it accumulates a cash value which the insured can withdraw or borrow against over their lifetime. However, compared to other forms of investing, life insurance policies tend to offer a relatively low rate of return (not least because of the fees and commissions involved in insurance policies). Consult someone knowledgeable about financial planning before choosing a whole life insurance policy.
Universal life insurance has a cash value that is determined by short-term interest rates rather than the stated long-term rate of a whole life policy. Premium payments in excess of the cost of insurance are added to the policyholder's interest-bearing account. While the interest rate can fluctuate, it cannot fall below the policy's stated guaranteed interest rate. Consult someone knowledgeable about financial planning before choosing a universal life insurance policy.
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|New Hampshire Court Orders Christian Child into Public School
Amanda is by all accounts a perfectly well-adjusted, normal young girl. She attends supplemental public school classes and participates in a variety of sports. Even the court order that mandated she must attend public school acknowledged that "the evidence supports a finding that Amanda is generally likeable and well liked, social and interactive with her peers, academically promising, and intellectually at or superior to grade level."
Why would a judge order a flourishing homeschooled child into public school? Judge Lucinda V. Sadler apparently agreed with the guardian ad litem's negative assessment of Amanda's religion: that Amanda "appeared to reflect her mother's rigidity on questions of faith." The guardian ad litem had opined that Amanda "would be best served by exposure to multiple points of view at a time in her life when she must begin to critically evaluate multiple systems of belief and behavior and cooperation in order to select, as a young adult, which of those systems will best suit her own needs."
"In a state whose motto is 'Live Free or Die,'" writes William McGurn, "this is an extraordinary line of reasoning. Just how extraordinary might best be appreciated by contemplating the opposite scenario" — what would happen if a judge ordered a child removed from public school and placed in a Christian school in order to gain "exposure" to other "systems of belief"? (Wall Street Journal, 9-7-09)
Marital Master Michael Garner, who heard the case, decided that Amanda's "vigorous defense of her religious beliefs to [her] counselor suggests strongly that she has not had the opportunity to seriously consider any other point of view." The case highlights the extraordinary power that the entire family court system gives to the judge, Marital Master, and guardian ad litem appointed to the child's case. Court documents show that the guardian ad litem told Amanda's mother at one point, "If I want her in public school, she'll be in public school."
Shockingly, the guardian ad litem was right. Amanda started 5th grade at her local public school in Meredith, New Hampshire earlier this fall. The Alliance Defense Fund is helping Amanda's mother to challenge the court order. ADF-allied attorney John Anthony Simmons writes: "The court is essentially saying that the evidence shows that, socially and academically, this girl is doing great, but her religious views are a bit too sincerely held and must be sifted, tested by, and mixed among other worldviews. This is a step too far for any court to take."


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Inspections, Compliance, Enforcement, and Criminal Investigations
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Southwest Region
11630 West 80th Street
Lenexa, Kansas 66214-3340
Telephone: (913) 752-2100
August 30, 2012
Ref. KAN 2012-014
Mr. Constantine J. Parato, Owner
Fresh Mushroom Farm, Inc.
2301 Cook Road
Imperial, MO 63052
Dear Mr. Parato:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected your manufacturing facility located at 2301 Cook Road, Imperial, MO 63052 on August 15 & 17, 2012. The inspection found significant violations of FDA's Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) regulations in manufacturing, packing or holding human food, Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 110 (21 CFR Part 110). These violations cause the foods manufactured at your facility to be adulterated within the meaning of section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) [21 U.S.C. §342(a)(4)] in that they were prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have been contaminated with filth or rendered injurious to health. You can find the Act and its implementing regulations on FDA's home page www.fda.gov.
Specifically, our inspection of your facility revealed the following CGMP violations:
1. Your firm failed to take effective measures to exclude pests from processing areas and to protect against the contamination of food on the premises by pests, as required by 21 CFR 110.35(c). There was evidence of widespread rodent activity in, on and near product in the food re-packing and storage areas of your facility. For example, our investigator observed the following:
A. Approximately 20 rodent excreta pellets were observed on top of a bag of red kidney beans located near the Northeast corner of your storage barn. The pellets appeared to be fresh and adhered to the tweezers upon collection.
B. (b)(4) boxes of dried mushroom products located approximately five feet from the Southeast corner of your product storage barn were observed to have rodent-like gnaw marks, which penetrated to the interior of the boxes. The rodent-like gnaw marks were approximately two to three inches in length.
C. Approximately 10 rodent excreta pellets were observed on the East side of the product packing table in your food re-packing area.
D. Approximately 10 rodent excreta pellets were observed on the top of a (b)(4) lb box of (b)(4) Sticky Rice on the metal rack in the center of your food re-packing area. Approximately 25 rodent-like urine stains were observed to fluoresce under a black light on the top of the cardboard box.
E. Rodent-like excreta pellets too numerous to count were observed on product shelves on the North and East sides of your re-packing area next to cardboard boxes of product.
F. One dead rodent was observed along the South wall of your food re-packing area, on top of a pile of rodent-like nesting material.
2. Your firm failed to properly cut weeds or grass within the immediate vicinity of the plant buildings or structures that may constitute an attractant, breeding place, or harborage for pests, as required by 21 CFR 110.20(a)(1). For example, our investigator observed the following:
A. Grass and weeds were observed to be overgrown around your product storage barn.
B. Grass and weeds were observed to be overgrown near your food repackaging area (basement).
3. Your firm failed to provide adequate and convenient hand washing facilities where appropriate, as required by 21 CFR 110.37(e). Specifically, there is no hand washing sink in your food re-packing area that enables employees to wash their hands as necessary to protect against contamination.
4. Your firm failed to have an adequately maintained plumbing system, as required by 21 CFR 110.37(b). Specifically, our investigators observed standing water on your food re-packing area. The source of this standing water was a damaged drain system in this area.
This letter may not list all the violations at your facility. You are responsible for ensuring that all of your products are in compliance with the applicable statutes and regulations administered by FDA. You should take prompt action to correct these violations. Failure to promptly correct these violations may result in regulatory action by FDA without further notice. Such action includes seizure of your products, injunction and/or prosecution.
We request that you notify this office in writing, within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of this letter. Your response should include the specific steps you have taken to correct the violations. If you can not complete all of the corrections within 15 working days, state the reason for the delay and the time within which corrections will be completed.
Your response should be directed to: Patrick Wisor, Compliance Officer, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Kansas City District Office, 11630 W. 80th Street, Lenexa, KS 66214. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call CO Wisor at (913)752-2730 or send him an email at email@example.com.
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"In coming up with subject matter to best artistically record images that I saw in Bosnia, I looked for common everyday things. Things that the troops would remember twenty years from now. One of the things I saw that I know will impress me the rest of my life, was the presence of minefields—many minefields." Col. Gary N. "Butch" Cassidy.
This assemblage; painting, engineer stake, barbed wire, and Mine sign can in no way show the vast amount of denied area that exists in Bosnia. The fields once plowed by farmers have turned to weeds and a killing ground.
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Local Woman Fighting for Tougher Laws Against 'Upskirt' Photography
Haile Ricketts had never been a political activist. But, when she was the victim of a particularly creepy crime, and then found out that the crime is not against the law in Texas, she dedicated herself to getting the law changes, and is gathering major support in her efforts, 1200 WOAI news reports.
Ricketts, 23, told 1200 WOAI's Joe Pags that it all started when she was in a clothing store at the Shops at LaCantera, minding her own business.
"All of a sudden, I felt hands between my legs," she recalled. "He was dressed like a woman, he was wearing a skirt, a long haired wing, and a small heel."
And the guy dressed as a woman was taking pictures up her skirt with his smart phone.
As soon as she realized what had happened she yelled, and other customers grabbed the guy. And it turns out that he had done it before--lots of times before.
"San Antonio Police have found 50 plus videos on the same cell phone that he was using to take pictures of me," she said.
Ricketts says the guy was very adroit at taking 'upskirt' photographs, and she suspects that many of the women who's images are on that phone probably had no idea they were being photographed. She says the only way she spotted the guy was when he apparently lost his balance on his high heel and reflexively grabbed her leg for support.
But then it got weird. She says the man was arrested and taken to the magistrate, who ordered him released.
It seems that the state law banning what is called 'improper photography' has been placed on hold by the Fourth Court of Appeals.
"The Fourth Court of Appeals, which is in the San Antonio area, is the court which is questioning the law right now," she said. "So right now, he is not a criminal."
The Appeals Court acted on a case involving a man who was photographing random children at Sea World. The court ruled that the law is too vague and violates the First Amendment if it prohibits taking photographs in a public place.
Ricketts says what is under her skirt is definitely not a 'public place,' and she has gotten the support of several key lawmakers, including San Antonio State Rep. Lyle Larson, in an attempt to get the Legislature to rewrite the law when they convene in January.


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Lance Berkman homered twice to reach 20 on the season as the visiting St. Louis Cardinals completed a three-game sweep with a 9-6 road victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.
Ryan Theriot and Tony Cruz each added two hits and an RBI for the Cardinals, who have won three straight for the first time since taking four in a row from June 3-7.
St. Louis made up three games on the slumping Milwaukee Brewers during the series to move back into a tie for first place in the National League Central.
Baltimore lefthander Brian Matusz (1-4) continued to struggle, allowing eight runs on nine hits in 3 1/3 innings. The 24-year-old has lost four starts in a row, posting a 13.50 ERA over that span.
The Cardinals grabbed a pair of runs on a single and an sacrifice fly in the second before adding a two-run blast from Berkman in the third. Theriot singled in a run iin front of Jon Jay, who blasted a three-run shot to the opposite field in left to end Matusz's night.
Jaime Garcia (7-3) stuck around long enough to get the win and Fernando Salas picked up his 13th save of the season.


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An interiors, vintage style and crafts blog, Patchwork Harmony features inspiring ideas for your home from vintage and thrifty finds to independent designers and makers. We share DIY tutorials, handmade ideas as well as shopping tips for vintage lovers and interior styling advice for your home. Part of the Patchwork Harmony brand which includes online digital publication 91 Magazine, as well as freelance writing, picture research, design and creative small business advice.
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Dream Bedroom...
I'm so excited to be finally picking a lovely pale light colour for our bedroom walls! I may have mentioned before they are currently a deep red, so it is going to make such a change going to a lovely pale colour! its not going to be pure white as the pigeon wallpaper is cream and grey, so I'm swaying towards a nice light grey... I'd love to paint the floorbaords too, but all I can picture is kitten shaped paw prints all through the house!! current colour below although actually looks darker in real life..... Ideally I'd like it to be similar to the above one day! will reveal the results in a few weeks hopefully! x
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with David Wood
Centennial Professor
of Philosophy,
Vanderbilt University
Thinking Out
of the Lunchbox
Fall 2007
A Star Is Born (But How Was It Made?)
Keivan Stassun
Assistant Professor of Astronomy
What is the relationship between stellar birth and death? How might the violence of our Sun's birth have shaped the environment in which life on Earth evolved? How nurturing, really, is Mother Nature when it comes to newborn stars?
Watch streaming video of November 7, 2007 Outside of the Lunch Box discussion (Real Player or Windows Media)
The Story of 'Cruel and Unusual'
Colin Dayan
Robert Penn Warren Professor in the Humanities; Professor of English
How much can be taken from prisoners without destroying what Justice Thurgood Marshall once called their "human quality"? What are the limits of deprivation? Is there a relationship between the criminal as "slave of the state" and the slave as "thing"? Indealing with the legal contours of injury, the following questions must be asked: When does "abuse" become "torture"? Does pain include psychological suffering? And, finally, how have recent Supreme Court decisions redefined the status of prisoners for the twenty-first century?
Watch streaming video of November 7, 2007 Outside of the Lunch Box discussion (Real Player or Windows Media)
Intellectuals in Public Life
Robert Barsky
Professor of French and Comparative Literature; Professor of English; Director of French Canadian and Québec Studies
Should we care what "intellectuals" have to say on issues of US policy? In other words, are (say) professors of political science any more qualified to comment upon invading Iraq than other individuals, including "ordinary people"? Do professors or "experts" play some role other than providing unbiased advice to the public about issues of concern to citizens? Do you yourselves pay special attention to "experts" or professors interviewed on topical issues, such as (say) 'illegal aliens', the record of the president, or the advisability of some bombing expedition or another
Watch streaming video of October 3, 2007 Outside of the Lunch Box discussion (Real Player or Windows Media)
From Imus to Industry: How Mass Media, Public Culture, and Payola Profit from Women
Tracy Sharpley-Whiting,
Professor of African American and Diaspora Studies; Professor of French; Director, African American and Diaspora Studies Program; Director, William T. Bandy Center for Baudelaire and Modern French Studies.
A discussion of women in popular culture, race, sex, and representation.
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Best Of :: Bars & Clubs
As much as we're fans of comedian Ed Helms, our blood kinda boiled years ago when the co-star of TV's The Office cracked on one of our favorite Valley bars. See, in 2004, the bespectacled actor visited this notorious biker bar while reporting for The Daily Show about a then-merely-proposed Arizona law permitting guns to be carried in drinking establishments. Helms insulted the manhood of Steel Horse's Harley-loving patrons and staff during the segment, getting himself run off the property in humorous fashion. Though it was just a comedy bit, the fact that the proprietors were willing to get joshed on basic cable is just one reason to love the place. Here's another: Major drink discounts are on tap nearly every evening, ranging from $1 PBRs on Thursdays to $1.50 you-call-its on weekends. Rockabilly faves Pat Roberts and the Heymakers also have a monthly gig here, and pool games are only 50 cents. Plus, board game night is held on Mondays, enabling the amusing chance of playing Battleship or Candy Land against some tough-looking easy rider. Make sure to lose, lest you wanna get 86'd like Ed.
So you've had a couple of drinks and someone hands you a microphone while a canned instrumental track of your favorite '80s song starts to play. You're ready to tear it up, but it's hard to feel like a rock star when you're following a bouncing dot across a TV screen. If you really want to feel like a superstar (or just a glorified drunk), get onstage at Blue Martini Lounge on a Monday night, when local cover band The Instant Classics will back you up. This solid, seven-piece band has an extensive repertoire of songs, from Lady Ga Ga and Pat Benatar to Bob Seger and Snoop Dogg. They even have a keytar player with a mohawk, so you can rock that Flock of Seagulls song. The audience at Blue Martini is generally very enthusiastic and supportive, and they'll cheer for you whether you burp into the microphone or not. And if you get up there to croon Sinatra's "My Way" and find yourself frozen with stage fright, never fear — there are three singers in The Instant Classics who'll be happy to make it sound like you're just, uh, harmonizing.
Before its unveiling in January, Revolver Lounge was hyped as one of the hottest new clubs to hit Old Town. Thanks to an air-conditioning eff-up on opening night, that literally was the case. The sheer number of tanned and toned bodies crammed inside the Western-themed Stetson Drive swanketeria caused things to get steamy. (Guess everyone had to cowboy up.) While the snafu was fixed double-quick, the place hasn't cooled off since. Formerly home to the similarly stylish SIX, it's just as in vogue as its predecessor. Conceived by owner Steve McDonald as an upscale dancehall with a Scottsdale twist (hence, antique chandeliers sharing space with posh couches), it's had packed weekends all year, hosted a SMoCA shindig in the spring, and welcomed pop star Rhianna on her 22nd birthday. Revolver's proved so popular, in fact, that Southern-style Shotgun Betty's opened up down the block mere months later. Those copycat cowboys!
There are plenty of delish cocktails we could recommend at Sens, Johnny Chu's always-fabulous Asian tapas hot spot, and we're delighted that they've finally built a bigger bar to accommodate our cravings. But if you're looking for a new twist on an old favorite, we humbly suggest the Hot and Dirty. It's got all the dirty martini basics — olive juice, vodka, ice, and a big, fat olive — but it's also got a nifty lil' addition that will blow your mind. Namely, shochu, which is ostensibly the Japanese version of vodka. At Sens, they infuse this liquor with the hottest of Thai chilis, so you get both hot and cold in every sip. If you're not a fan of hot and spicy, don't order this drink. But if you're willing to give the heat a try, just ask the bartender: He or she'll be happy to work with you by adding more vodka and less shochu. They may push the envelope at Sens, but they're not sadists.
These days, everybody wants to prettify the martini with rose petals or gold flecks or God knows what else. But what the hell is a martini except a way to convey the maximum amount of gin? And that's why we've been increasingly enjoying martinis at bars that would never dream of listing a martini as a house specialty. At an old-school watering hole like downtown's Seamus McCaffrey's, the focus may be on the Scotch, but we guarantee they'll pour you a perfect martini should you order one: icy cold, slightly dirty, and with at least three shots of gin. God bless Seamus McCaffrey.
During our probably-too-long drinking career, the bloody Mary had ranked near the bottom of our desired beverage list, hovering somewhere around a Smoker's Phlegm (Jägermeister and mayonnaise) in the gross department. That's until we hit up Carly's Bistro during its weekend brunch and ordered the eatery's version of the drink, which includes V8, vodka, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, pickle and olive juices, various spices, horseradish, and hot sauce. And, wow, Carly's version of this hair-of-the-dog remedy actually rocks, especially when a lovely bartender by the name of Ann makes the beverage.


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SEAWAT: A Computer Program for Simulation of Three-Dimensional Variable-Density Ground-Water Flow
By Weixing Guo (CDM Missimer, Fort Myers, Florida) and
Summary of SEAWAT
The SEAWAT program was developed to simulate three-dimensional, variable-density, transient ground-water flow in porous media. The source code for SEAWAT was developed by combining MODFLOW and MT3DMS into a single program that solves the coupled flow and solute-transport equations. The SEAWAT code follows a modular structure, and thus, new capabilities can be added with only minor modifications to the main program. SEAWAT reads and writes standard MODFLOW and MT3DMS data sets, although some extra input may be required for some SEAWAT simulations. This means that many of the existing pre- and postprocessors can be used to create input data sets and analyze simulation results. Users familiar with MODFLOW and MT3DMS should have little difficulty applying SEAWAT to problems of variable-density ground-water flow.
MODFLOW was modified to solve the variable-density flow equation by reformulating the matrix equations in terms of fluid mass rather than fluid volume and by including the appropriate density terms. Fluid density is assumed to be solely a function of the concentration of dissolved constituents; the effects of temperature on fluid density are not considered. Temporally and spatially varying salt concentrations are simulated in SEAWAT using routines from the MT3DMS program. SEAWAT uses either an explicit or implicit procedure to couple the ground-water flow equation with the solute-transport equation. With the explicit procedure, the flow equation is solved first for each timestep, and the resulting advective velocity field is then used in the solution to the solute-transport equation. This procedure for alternately solving the flow and transport equations is repeated until the stress periods and simulation are complete. With the implicit procedure for coupling, the flow and transport equations are solved multiple times for the same timestep until the maximum difference in fluid density between consecutive iterations is less than a user-specified tolerance.
The SEAWAT code was tested by simulating five benchmark problems involving variable-density ground-water flow. These problems include two box problems, the Henry problem, Elder problem, and HYDROCOIN problem. The purpose of the box problems is to verify that fluid velocities are properly calculated by SEAWAT. For each of the box problems, SEAWAT calculates the appropriate velocity distribution. SEAWAT also accurately simulates the Henry problem, and SEAWAT results compare well with those of SUTRA. The Elder problem is a complex flow system in which fluid flow is driven solely by density variations. Results from SEAWAT, for six different times, compare well with results from Elder's original solution and results from SUTRA. The HYDROCOIN problem consists of fresh ground water flowing over a salt dome. Simulated contours of salinity compare well for SEAWAT and MOCDENSE.
The variable-density ground-water flow equation is solved using a finite-difference approximation similar to the one solved by MODFLOW-88. The solute-transport equation is solved using one of the approaches available with MT3DMS.
SEAWAT Version 2.12 2002/09/13 - Fixed problem with calculation of EVT fluid density. Thanks to Adam Taylor and Barclay Shoemaker. Also fixed bug in calculation of default riverbed thickness. Thanks to Lou Motz and Nebiyu Tiruneh from the University of Florida for locating this problem.
SEAWAT Version 2.11 2002/08/09 - Fixed bug that caused program to bomb for certain problems involving wetting drying.
SEAWAT Version 2.10 2002/02/07 - Code consists of MODFLOW-88 and MT3DMS Version 3.50.A. Upgraded the CFACE subroutine with the improved CFACE subroutine from MT3DMS Version 4.00. Reformulated flow equation to conserve fluid mass. Redesigned boundary conditions to represent variable-density flow. Added an iterative method for coupling flow and transport. Program redesigned as double precision.
SEAWAT Version 1.1 1998/05/01 - Initially released by Weixing Guo (Missimer International, Inc.) and Gordon D. Bennett (S.S. Papadopulos & Associates, Inc.)
Data Requirements
In order to use SEAWAT, initial conditions, hydraulic properties, and stresses must be specified for every model cell in the finite-difference grid.
Output Options
Primary output is head and concentration, which can be written
to the listing file or to separate binary files. Other output
includes the complete listing of
System Requirements
SEAWAT is written in Fortran 77 with the following extensions: use of variable names longer than 6 characters, Fortran 90 statements for dynamic memory allocation, the DFLIB library and the DTIME function, and the FORM='BINARY' option with the open statement. Generally, the program is easily installed on most computer systems. The code has been used on personal computers with several different versions of the WINDOWS operating system.
This version of SEAWAT includes the following packages:
BAS -- Basic Package
None at time of release, but a course may be developed and offered through the USGS National Training Center.
Technical Support
Limited support is provided to SEAWAT users with questions regarding the use of the SEAWAT code. Technical support will not be provided for general questions about ground-water modeling or the use of MODFLOW and MT3DMS.
Weixing Guo
Christian Langevin
See http://water.usgs.gov/software/ordering_documentation.html for information on ordering printed copies of USGS publications.
This program is public domain and is released on the condition that neither the U.S Geological Survey nor the United States Government may be held liable for any damages resulting from their authorized or unauthorized use. See also User Rights.


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The Baptist minister says the 'Duck Dynasty' star's 'statements were uttered freely and openly without cover of the law, within a context of what he seemed to believe was 'white privilege.' '
Jesse Jackson Sr. has weighed in on the controversy surrounding Phil Robertson's anti-gay comments. In a press release issued on Tuesday, December 24, the American civil rights activist blasted the "Duck Dynasty" star, claiming he made the statements with the notion that it was "white privilege."
"At least the bus driver, who ordered Rosa Parks to surrender her seat to a white person, was following state law," Jackson said, comparing Robertson's comments to comments made by the driver of Rosa Parks' bus. "Robertson's statements were uttered freely and openly without cover of the law, within a context of what he seemed to believe was 'white privilege.' "
Jackson's human rights group, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, also demands a meeting within 72 hours with A&E and Cracker Barrel regarding their treatment of Robertson. The network has put Robertson under hiatus from filming "Duck Dynasty" while the restaurant chain had pulled "Duck Dynasty"-themed products from its stores only to put them back a few days later after being criticized by Robertson's supporters.
Robertson has been under fire for saying in an interview with GQ, "Everything is blurred on what's right and what's wrong... Sin becomes fine. Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there. Bestiality, sleeping around with this woman and that woman and that woman and those men."
While insisting, "I love all men and women. I am a lover of humanity, not a hater," he refused to retract his comments. "I will not give or back off from my path, because you conquered death, Father, so we are not worried about all the repercussions," the Robertsons' patriach allegedly said in a prayer during a Bible study class.


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Welcome to this week's Chutes and Ladders, our roundup of hirings and retirings throughout the industry. Please send the good word--or the bad--from your shop to Eric Sagonowsky (email) or Amirah Al Idrus (email | Twitter), and we will feature it here at the end of each week.
Celgene names Mark Alles to CEO position, ending internal contest
Mark Alles was named CEO.
Celgene ($CELG) appointed Chief Operating Officer Mark Alles to be its next CEO, effective March 1, replacing Bob Hugin, who is heading to the executive chairman role. The announcement ended what had been an apparent horse race for the position between Alles and hematology/oncology chief Jacqualyn Fouse, who will take the COO position. Hugin, meanwhile, will be responsible for overall strategy and remain "actively involved in key business matters." The transition comes as Celgene works to break into the autoimmune diseases space and strives to hit Hugin's goal of tripling earnings by 2020. However, the company reported 2015 sales are likely to fall on the lower end of its forecast; it also fell short of analyst expectations with its 2016 forecast. Alles joins a host of new biopharma CEOs who have either already taken their positions or will shortly, including Giovanni Caforio at Bristol-Myers Squibb ($BMY), Olivier Brandicourt at Sanofi ($SNY), Kåre Schultz at Lundbeck and Stefan Oschmann at Merck KGaA. Story | Release
Baxalta CEO Hantson set to depart following Shire merger, report says
CEO Ludwig Hantson will depart the company following its merger with Shire.
Following the completion of Shire's ($SHPG) $32 billion buyout of Baxalta ($BXLT), Baxalta CEO Ludwig Hantson will leave the combined company, the Chicago Tribune reported this week. The merger, announced Monday, should allow the companies to reach $20 billion in annual revenue by 2020, a stated goal of Shire CEO Flemming Ornskov. Roles of other Baxalta executives are unclear, the report said, and "will be determined through the integration process." Hantson, formerly the president of Baxter's ($BAX) bioscience divisions, served as CEO at Baxalta for 6 months following its July spinoff. Just 9 days after the spinoff, Shire approached Baxalta with a buyout offer, resulting in months of back-and-forth and finally a deal announced the first day of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. Report (sub. req.) | More
MannKind appoints Matthew Pfeffer its CEO following debacle with another candidate
Matthew Pfeffer was named CEO.
Beleaguered Valencia, CA-based MannKind ($MNKD) had yet another complication to clear up this week, this time the result of its executive search efforts. After originally offering Duane DeSisto the CEO job offer--which would have seen him replace interim chief Alfred Mann--DeSisto's former employer, Insulet, objected, claiming the hire would violate a noncompete agreement. Instead, MannKind appointed CFO Matthew Pfeffer to the CEO role; he'll continue to serve as CFO and will get a seat on the board. Mann stepped in following the November resignation of former CEO Hakan Edstrom amid flailing Afrezza sales. Since then, things haven't gotten better for MannKind, as Sanofi ($SNY) has ditched its Afrezza partnership. That move left the company forced to reevaluate its options, but it said it'll search for a new partner. Report (sub. req.)
A revamped Johnson & Johnson plant in South Africa is set to double its workforce. Story
Pfizer CEO: the Allergan deal is "a lot more about growth" than job cuts. Story
> CTI Biopharma ($CTIC) appointed Matthew Perry to its board of directors. Release
> Cognition Life Science named Chuanhai Cao chief scientific officer. Release
> EpiStem appointed David Budd as CEO. Release
> Eric Rey, Arcadia Biosciences' ($RKDA) president and CEO, will take a short medical leave; Mark Wong will serve as acting president and CEO. Release
> Crown Bioscience named Eric Murphy global scientific director for translational oncology. Release
> OxySure Therapeutics added Dr. Zachariah Zachariah to its strategic advisory board. Release
> American Gene Technologies named Dr. David Pauza to serve in its Chief Science Officer role. Release
> Aelan Cell Technologies appointed King Jordan to its scientific advisory board. Release
> Ergomed appointed CFO Neil Clark as CEO of its PrimeVigilance subsidiary. Stephen Stamp will replace him as CFO. Release
> ImaginAb appointed Benjamin Chen as CEO and Joseph Limber as chairman. Release
> ACell named Patrick McBrayer as president and CEO. Release
> Swedish Orphan Biovitrum's chief medical officer, Dr. Birgitte Volck, will leave her post to join GlaxoSmithKline ($GSK) as its rare disease R&D chief. Release
> Radiant Sage appointed Robert Ford as its adjunct chief medical adviser. Release
> Orexigen ($OREX) named Thomas Lynch as its executive vice president and general counsel and secretary. The company also named Heather Ace as its executive vice president of global human resources. Release
> Olivia Ware joined CytRx ($CYTR) as its chief commercial officer. Release
> Oncothyreon ($ONTY) appointed Christopher Henney as its interim CEO. Release
> Aldeyra brought on Dr. David Clark as its chief medical officer. Release
> Liquidia Technologies named Jason Adair as its vice president of business development and strategy. Release
> Ocular Therapeutix ($OCUL) brought on Dr. Jonathan Talamo as its chief medical officer. Release
> Jim Daly joined Acadia Pharmaceuticals' board of directors. Release
> StemCells ($STEM) CEO Martin McGlynn stepped down, and President and COO Ian Massey will take his place. Release
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> CompuMed appointed Lee Keddie as president and CEO after serving as co-interim CEO alongside David Pointer. Release
Med tech
> John Walter joined Command Medical Products as director of new business development. Release
> IsoRay appointed Thomas LaVoy as CEO, effective Feb. 15. Release
> Affimed Therapeutics ($AFMD) added Dr. Andrew Evens to its scientific advisory board. Release
> Exosome Diagnostics appointed Daniel Zabrowski to its board of directors. Release
> ClinTec International appointed Dr. Harley Simon as chief medical officer and executive vice president of client relations. Release


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Ari Stewart Soars In To Wake ForestOctober 28, 2009
Regarded by ESPN as #52 in this years incoming freshmen class, Ari Stewart comes in to Wake Forest hoping to prove his ranking was too low and to prove that Wake can still compete regardless of losing James Johnson and Jeff Teague to the NBA. Stewart could be possibly be in a big starting line up which could include Al-Farouq Aminu (6-9) and Chas McFarland (7-0), and also the big men on the bench with sophomores Tony Woods (6-11) and Ty Walker (7-0) along with senior David Weaver (6-11). Throw in that size with the speed of Stewart and returning senior point guard Ishmael Smith and the defensive prowess of senior L.D. Williams and Wake should be prepared to open some eyes this season and show that they still have a bittersweet taste in their mouth after last seasons early exit from the NCAA Tournament thanks to Cleveland State. Stewart (6-7) is ranked as the #10 small forward in this years ESPNU Top 100 and has the athletecism and shooting range to fill in that missing piece in this Wake Forest. If he can just improve his ball handling skills, he will then have all the tools needed to help show that this years Wake Forest Team should not be overlooked by anyone.


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Automated Negotiation for Grid Notification Services.
In: Euro-Par 2003, 26th-29th August, 2003, Klagenfurt, Austria.
Notification Services mediate between information publishers and con-
sumers that wish to subscribe to periodic updates. In many cases, however, there is a mismatch between the dissemination of these updates and the delivery preferences of the consumer, often in terms of frequency of delivery, quality, etc. In this paper, we present an automated negotiation engine that identifies mutually acceptable terms; we study its performance, and discuss its application to a Grid Notification Service. We also demonstrate how the negotiation engine enables users to control the Quality of Service levels they require.
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A beautiful pendant symbolising the severn Chakra colours in the right order from the bottom to the top! Each stone is a semi-precious gemstone that represents the colour of the appropriate Chakra.
The pendant measures approx. 52mm in length and comes complete on an adjustable wax cord necklace in a beautiful gift box. More Details
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Complete Chakra package for Reiki/Crystal/Angel or Colour Therapist's - A beautiful set of ten polished crystal chakra discs, plus one polished citrine crystal and one natural quartz crystal, 12 in all , presented in an elegant suede effect pouch. The discs are high quality polished gemstone and correspond to the colours associated with balancing the body's energy centres. Use of discs as palm stones according to the following properties: Hematite - calming, balances yin and yang energy Red Jasper - all round protecting, balances emotional energies Carnelian - eases anger, increases awareness Tourmaline - enhances personal power, good for business Rose quartz - unconditional love and moral support Aventurine - relieves stress Blue Calcite - relaxation, releases negative emotions Sodalite - encourages new perspectives Amethyst - calming effect, absorbs negativity Quartz - raises energy, helps concentrating. More Details
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A must have for any Crystal Therapist - This 6 sided, multifaceted cut, is inspired by Marcel Vogel's research on healing with crystals and sacred geometry. It's faceted cut and double points profoundly influence the energy traveling through the crystal. In a healing session, it opens the crown Chakra and allows pranic energy to shoot in, filling the entire body and vertically aligning the Chakras. The crystal works much the same way that a laser does: It takes scattered rays of energy and makes the energy field so coherent and unidirectional that a tremendous force is generated - one that is much stronger than if the energies were allowed to be emitted without having come into coherence. The psychic or energetic healer has to deal with the emanations of his/her hands or bioenergy field, which do not have the same levels of coherence one can obtain by using a crystal as a focusing tool. The crystal, when used with Love, makes the energies of mind coherent. It brings these energies into a pattern exactly fitting the life force energies of the person seeking to be healed, then amplifies them for healing. ORDER YOURS
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A seldomly used crystal in crystal wand making, the Aventurine shaft features a mix of gemstones and silver dolphins upon its surface.Four dolphins are caressing Chalcedonny, Iolite, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine and Amethyst gems.
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One end of the wand is an Quartz point (30mm) which is perfect for directing energy, the other end is an egg shaped Quartz (35mm by 20mm) which is excellent for massage & reflexology
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A seldomly used crystal in crystal wand making, the Aventurine shaft features a mix of gemstones and silver dolphins upon its surface.Four dolphins are caressing Chalcedonny, Iolite, Peridot, Garnet, Citrine and Amethyst gems.
At either end of the aventurine shaft are two more gems - Lapis Lazuli and Garnet.
One end of the wand is an Quartz point (30mm) which is perfect for directing energy, the other end is an egg shaped Quartz (35mm by 20mm) which is excellent for massage & reflexology
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10 Celebs With Major Beef
Glee star, Kevin McHale, is the leading force of a new food revolution.
The 25-year old actor is bringing back America's love for burgers. With all the health-conscious diets in Hollywood, it is rare to find a celeb who adamantly promotes a juicy quarter-pounder. But, Kevin McHale does just that… and then some!
Kevin frequently shares his meaty meals with his followers on Instagram, and has even started his own little Sunday tradition with his friends and fans on social media. Sunday is now officially #CheeseburgerSunday! Whether it be a delicious double-double from IN-N-OUT, or a home cooked BBQ beef patty on a bun, you can bet that Kevin will be honoring the weekly event.
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Bishop Kinney: Pope's Resignation "Came As a Complete Surprise"
ST. CLOUD – Bishop John Kinney says Pope Benedict XVI's resignation this (Monday) morning came as a "complete surprise" to him. A Pope resigning hasn't happened in 600 years.
Benedict is 85. His brother says doctors recently advised the pope not to take any more trans-Atlantic trips.
The announcement sets the stage for a conclave in March to elect a new leader for world's 1 billion Catholics.
The Pope's resignation also puts Kinney's own retirement into question. Kinney is at the age when Bishops are required by church law to submit their resignation, which he did last summer. If a new Bishop isn't named before the Pope's resignation becomes official at the end of the month, Bishop Kinney may have to stay on even longer.
Kinney is the longest-serving Bishop in the United States, and the 9th Bishop of the St. Cloud Diocese. The St. Cloud Diocese includes more than a dozen central Minnesota counties, which includes 132 parishes.


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The corporate regulator has vowed to step up its enforcement of rogue operators in the insolvency industry as the number of corporate collapses rises.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission yesterday vowed to step up its surveillance of Australia's 671 registered liquidators after being granted $11.4 million and additional powers to police the industry late last year.
The focus on the industry follows the long-running saga over disgraced Newcastle liquidator Stuart Ariff, who was sentenced last year to six years' jail on 19 criminal charges.
"Registered liquidators can expect that we will visiting more of them and visiting them with greater intensity now that we have an active program," ASIC deputy chairman
"Hopefully the result of all our work is that we are touching more insolvency practitioners more often and that can be expected to increase going forward."
While acknowledging ASIC had been slow to focus on the industry, Ms Gibson said the regulator had 10 active investigations under way with more in the pipeline.
Last year, the regulator undertook eight investigations, following 426 complaints and 200 reviews of the industry, according to ASIC's first strategic report on the industry.
The eight investigations resulted in the cancellation of former PKF accountancy partner John Lord's registration and a ban against Peter Ngan for 2½ years.
ASIC has also obtained undertakings against PKF liquidator Atle Crowe-Maxwell and the Companies Auditors and Liquidators Disciplinary Board has cancelled the registration of David Mark Anderson.
The regulator warned that "inappropriate self-gain" and "independence" were key issues of concern with 98 reviews of independence declarations, identifying 46 declarations as inadequate.
ASIC said a focus on the industry was necessary after 2655 companies collapsed in the first three months of this year, up almost 17 per cent from the same time last year.
Last year, the government announced reforms to the insolvency industry after a Senate inquiry in 2009 sparked by the Ariff case.
The government promised ASIC an additional $11.4 million – expected to flow from July – and greater powers to police the industry.
Liquidators were also promised easier access to an increased $3.57 million fund administered by ASIC to chase dodgy companies. But Ms Gibson said ASIC was yet to decide whether it would grant more funding to the liquidators of collapsed Trio Capital as recommended by a recent parliamentary report.
"Whether we will do more is something which the Commission still has to look at. We are looking at all of the Trio recommendations closely and we will respond I would expect next week sometime," she said.
Other changes included giving creditors greater powers to remove liquidators and administrators as well as cap their fees.
The Australian Financial Review


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By Kelsey ButlerPublished Thursday, Sept. 12,2013
On Sept. 17, Emily Lipman '08 will join the list of Lynn alumni to be featured on a reality television show as she joins the cast of one of Bravo's new hit shows, The New Atlanta. As Bravo states, "Emily has the looks of the girl next door but is a force to be reckoned with both in business and on her hunt for love." This successful boutique owner has quickly become well-known in the up and coming fashion industry of Atlanta.
The Atlanta native was not always in the fashion industry though. Emily graduated from Lynn with a Bachelor of Science degree in sports management and found herself working in Minor League Baseball.
Unhappy in the little league, she made the move to PrimeSport in Atlanta, where she planned events and created packages for sporting events. In January 2010, Emily lost a good friend from Lynn in the Haiti tragedy. At that point she told herself, "Life is way too short," so she quit her job, phoned her friend, and asked if she wanted to open a boutique with her. Emily was able to follow her dream and open the boutique, Raw Denim. The switch to the fashion industry has really put her in the spotlight.
Jezebel magazine featured Emily in "50 Most Beautiful Atlantans 2011" article, which gained her lots of attention and eventually landed her a spot on the new reality show The New Atlanta. Emily says, "Atlanta is a really big city, but it is actually extremely small and everyone kind of knows everyone." The magazine was approached by Bravo TV to see if Emily would be interested in beingfeatured on the show. Emily had the 'why not?' attitude and told the network yes. Though Emily has stepped into the spotlight, she has not left Lynn behind in the dust. She still stays in touch with her old professors that helped turn her academic life around as well as old classmates. Though we may feel we are missing out on the good life as we watch Emily take on Atlanta this fall, she actually says she misses South Florida a lot and feels she is the one missing out on all of the fun.
The new series highlights five up-and-coming "ATLiens." The cast has an array of occupations including entrepreneurs, actresses, business owners, models, missionaries, and Sunday school teachers. The diverse group ensures an entertaining season ahead.Emily was able to shed a little insight on what to expect from this season. "It is about up-and- coming professionals in Atlanta. For me it is about my store, my life, my 'baby' and how to juggle life itself in Atlanta with your family and your business. It is full of fun and drama of course, because life is drama." Balancing the store, family and filming proved to be no challenge for Emily as the more she has on her plate the better she works. Be sure to tune in to Bravo on Sept. 17 at 10 p.m. (9 p.m. central) to catch the premier and see Emily take on Atlanta.
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Sun, sea and sand
Sanya is China's most popular holiday destination and a welcome escape from breakneck development. Some of the country's best beaches line the southern coast of Hainan Island, stretching west and east from the city. The sands are yellow and fine, making for relaxing late night walks and cosy daytime digs under a parasol.
The most famous beach rims Yalong Bay, China's Riviera, where luxury hotels perch along a placid stretch of golden sand made specifically for lounging and dipping toes in the warm South China Sea.
Yalong Bay is cut off from the outside world by a wall of luxury hotels, and is still the premier destination for families and couples seeking a break. Just behind the bay is the Yalong Bay Tropical Heaven Forest Park, a maze of lush jungle paths leading to a hill overlooking the bay - a perfect place to capture sunset over the ocean.
Dadonghai is also a beautiful beach, but has a little more in the way of nightlife and eating options than the secluded Yalong. Dadonghai is popular with foreign tourists - especially Russian families - and the beachside bars have music and drinks late into the night.
Dadonghai is just north of the Luhuitou Peninsula, another romantic destination, which spreads out into the ocean ending in the Ban Shan Ban Dao beach. Known as the Beverly Hills of Hainan, this beach has some of the island's most spectacular residential complexes and several luxury hotels.
Further west along the coastline is Tianya Haijiao, a fine beach studded with massive boulders and tiny fishing hamlets - known for centuries as the 'end of the known world' and a pilgrimage for couples determined to swear their undying love for each other. Lines of couples walk along the beach towards the massive rock dubbed 'the end of the world' almost every day, snapping pictures and smiling at each other in the bright Hainan sun.
The nearby Nanshan Guanyin (Goddess of Mercy) atop the mountains of southwestern Hainan is one of the largest in the world and one of Sanya's more famous tourist attractions. The climb to the top demands several hours and buckets of perspiration, but the views from one of the island's highest points and the feel of the strong sea wind make the climb worthwhile.
If it is at all possible to tire of the ocean wind and golden sands, then head inland through the jungle and up into the Wuzishan mountain range, where the Li minority people live in simple villages, leading lives not far removed from their ancestors of centuries past.
Mock versions of Li minority villages are also on display in some of the beachside resorts, such as Yalong and Haitang Beach, which is still under development.
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The quote at the top of this article is wrong (should be "...you don't sneak up behind it with a dagger."), but more importantly its not a very good quote. --Bp 21:52, 25 April 2006 (UTC)
- I agree it's not a great quote for the character page, and removed it accordingly.– Cleanse 08:10, 7 July 2008 (UTC)
I have added some quotes and several items of background information to this article, but the in-universe section needs some expansion. I think there is more to add to it from the three episodes this character appeared in. I will try to watch the episodes over the coming days and expand upon the content, that is unless anyone beats me to it! --| TrekFan Open a channel 02:34, January 29, 2014 (UTC)


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Continuous-wave mode-locked singly resonant optical parametric oscillator synchronously pumped by a laser- diode-pumped Nd:YLF laser
M.J.McCarthy, D.C.Hanna
We describe a continuous-wave synchronously pumped, singly resonant, KTP optical parametric oscillator (OPO). The pump source is a frequency-doubled additive-pulse mode-locked Nd:YLF laser pumped by a laser diode. An average pump power threshold of 61 mW is observed for the OPO. At ~3.7 times threshold, the pump depletion is 79%, and the oscillator converts 16% of the pump into external signal output in bandwidth-limited picosecond pulses with 42 mW of average power. The OP0 has been tuned over the range of 1.002-1.096 μm.
Optics Letters (1992) Vol.17(6) pp.402-404
doi: 10.1364/OL.17.000402
Southampton ePrint id: 78537
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The Art of the Centerfold #19
Marilyn Monroe
(Miss December, 1953)
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- Brent McKee said...
Tahnk you guys for the birthday present. Then, at least, they weren't sagging one little bit.
- August 15, 2005 1:06 PM
- Tom Sutpen said...
You're welcome, Brent.
And on behalf of Signor Cooke and myself, Happy Birthday!!
- August 15, 2005 1:12 PM
Thanks, guys, this made my day after 2-1/2 days of driving! Happy B'day Brent! And boy, she had it all, didn't she?
- August 15, 2005 3:09 PM
- sleepybomb said...
this is one of the coolest photos of all time. oh, what a joy! thanks ya'll . . .
- August 15, 2005 8:50 PM
- Professor Batty said...
...and she had a belly!
- August 16, 2005 11:42 PM
- Paul C. said...
Bless her for that belly. I'm just not all that turned on by women with six-packs, to be honest. A bit of belly on a woman seems more inviting to me, as if inviting me to run my hand over it and... ahem. Sorry about that, folks.
- February 17, 2007 11:44 PM
- Tom Sutpen said...
Think nuthin of it. You are excused your, um, enthusiasm (which I must say I share. I never went in for the starved, ripped, commando-girl look).
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Tony Abbott's friends say he is a man of immense personal loyalty. All that will be tested as he prepares to take over the country's administration, and puts in place a cabinet, a ministry, and a personal office.
These will be difficult moments for someone who prides himself on his affability. He will have to impart bad news to some colleagues, disappoint others and convince sceptics he has fielded his best 30 on the field of battle.
Abbott has emphasised the stability of his frontbench team – in contrast to Labor instability – during his long march to The Lodge. But he would know not all frontbenchers have performed to expectations, and not all have earned preferment. Crowded Coalition backbenches will also be populated with talented newcomers, adding to the young and restless already there. He would also know, having observed unsteady moments at the beginning of the John Howard prime ministership, that early days are risky. Mistakes and misjudgments will occur and maybe the odd skeleton will rattle out of a closet, here or there among those called to serve.
Howard's first term began raggedly.
This is where Abbott's personal staff selection will be critical. He will find there is a world of difference between the role of opposition leader and that of prime minister.
Work obligations rise exponentially. Then there will be Abbott's own need to change gears from a counterpunching opposition leader to someone who is exposing himself and his day-to-day initiatives to scrutiny.
Abbott's first challenge, apart from absorbing briefings over the weekend with public services heads, including secretaries of Treasury and Prime Minister and Cabinet, will be to shape his personal staff.
Chief of staff Peta Credlin (who is married to Liberal Party federal director Brian Loughnane) will remain in that role but among Abbott's options will be to replicate a formula that worked well for his mentor, Howard, after initial unsteadiness. Howard separated the roles of chief of staff and chief policy adviser between Tony Nutt and Arthur Sinodinos, who is now a senator.
This proved to be an effective combination.
Abbott would be advised to contemplate something similar, lessening the load on Credlin, who has been performing the role of both chief of staff (making the trams run on time) and policy co-ordinator. Credlin is regarded as "omnipresent'' by Abbott's senior parliamentary colleagues, obsessing about detail. That ability to keep on top of minutiae will become more difficult in government.
Abbott differs from Howard in the sense he is less preoccupied with detail, either of policies themselves, or, necessarily, how they will be implemented.
Beyond Abbott's personal office, the Prime Minister-elect's inner political circle is well defined. Deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop has drawn closer to Abbott over time (the two will sit down in Canberra on Monday to discuss the shape of the government); education spokesman and manager of opposition business in the House Christopher Pyne is close to Abbott; Treasurer-elect Joe Hockey has a blokey personal relationship with the leader; Attorney General-elect George Brandis has personal ties from their days at Oxford; and Nationals leader Warren Truss has his ear. Abbott also takes counsel from party elders, including families spokesman Kevin Andrews, shadow cabinet secretary Philip Ruddock, and seniors spokeswoman Bronwyn Bishop. People might joke about Abbott being the "political love child" of Bishop and Howard, but there is some truth in this.
Outside Parliament, Abbott will absorb advice from individuals like businessman Maurice Newman (Newman will serve as head of an Abbott business advisory council), and Tony Shepherd of the Business Council of Australia.
But first, he will need to bed down his cabinet and ministry. Under statutory requirements, he is obliged to reduce ministerial posts to 30 from the present 32.
Sophie Mirabella's potential loss of Indi would ease the logjam. The speakership ( the fearsome Bronwyn Bishop in the Speaker's chair would ensure a level of parliamentary discipline not seen since the early days of Federation) would help to create space. Welcome to the burdens – and challenges – of high office, Anthony John Abbott.
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Trayvon Martin's parents: Death not in vain
CINCINNATI -- Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, parents of slain Florida teen Trayvon Martin, were the headline attractions Wednesday before a convention audience that was urged to simultaneously forgive wrongdoers and fight for equal justice.
Fulton squinted through harsh stage lights into an audience made up primarily of young people and said her son would be walking around the room and talking to people.
"He liked to go to the mall, liked to dress nice, liked to smell nice, liked movies, just like you," Fulton said to more than 1,000 people in a town hall on violence and racial healing at the Children's Defense Fund national conference at the Duke Energy Convention Center.
"Trayvon was emotional and affectionate, even at 17. He loved to hug and kiss on us."
Fulton and Martin were part of a panel whose participants knew the loss of children and other loved ones to violence. Marian Wright Edelman, founder and president of the child advocacy organization, referenced the theater shooting last week in Aurora, Colo., and repeated Wednesday her call for "sensible gun control" that she said would save the lives eight U.S. children killed each day in gun violence.
Trayvon Martin was shot and killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer, George Zimmerman, on Feb. 26 in Sanford, Fla. Zimmerman, charged with second-degree murder, pleaded not guilty and says he acted in self-defense under Florida's "stand-your-ground" law and was attacked and beaten by Trayvon, who was wearing a hooded sweatshirt and walking home from a convenience store.
Yet his parents and their lawyer say Zimmerman racially profiled Trayvon and ignored a 911 dispatcher's advice not to follow the teen.
"Nothing anyone can do will bring Trayvon back," Tracy Martin said. "You have to take that negative and turn it into a positive. We chose to keep our son's name alive and not let his death be in vain."
They created the Trayvon Martin Foundation, the aims of which are conflict resolution, cross-cultural dialogue and crime prevention.
Besides Fulton and Martin and their attorney, Benjamin Crump, panel participants included Ron and Kim Odom, of Dorchester, Mass., whose son was shot and killed in 2007. Homeless advocate Clemmie Greenlee, of Nashville, Tenn., whose son was murdered in 2003, spoke. Poet and author Maya Angelou gave the keynote address.
Speaking at the start of the two-hour event, Angelou addressed Trayvon's parents: "If, in fact, he (Zimmerman) is exonerated, it will be difficult to avoid being bitter and entering into hate. My prayer is for them to be strong. We need to demand justice. It means we don't become poisoned by hate."
At a news conference following the panel discussion, Fulton was asked by a reporter about the question Angelou raised.
"The most difficult part is what I'm dealing with now - not having my son on earth to hold and to talk with," Fulton said. "I am certain I will be able to deal with what the court decides."
The case sparked national rallies supporting Martin and his family, including one on March 26 at Fountain Square in Cincinnati that drew more than 500, many wearing hooded sweatshirts. The incident has been a racially polarizing one across the country.
Historian, theologian and author Vincent Harding, a long-time civil rights activist and contemporary of Martin Luther King Jr., on the occasion of his 81st birthday provided the benediction and challenge to convention participants.
Harding referenced poet Langston Hughes' "Let America Be America Again" when he told them to "get as strong as you can to do the work to heal this wounded nation."
Half of the convention's 3,000 attendees are identified by the Children's Defense Fund as young leaders nationwide.
"Are you ready?" asked Harding, credited with writing King's speech condemning the Vietnam war. "Are you ready to do the work to fight for the healing of George Zimmerman and all the George Zimmermans of America?"
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Having recorded their first single with producer Jon Mitchell (Kids in Glass Houses, You Me at Six), they began to pick up regular airplay on regional BBC stations in Manchester, Stoke and Hereford and Worcester. With this support, the single 'Yoko' (described by BBC Stoke's Rob Adcock as "my favourite song") helped launch the band to a wider audience.
Since then, they have gained Radio One support from Huw Stephens and Vernon Kay, supported the likes of General Fiasco and Twenty Twenty and are working with LAB Records to release the bands mini-album.
The band recently opened Radio One's Big Weekend, and received an ecstatic reception.
Having relentlessly toured for a year, Pegasus Bridge are set to release 'Ribena' - their lead single from the upcoming mini-album entitled 'While We're Young' - on September 27th, followed by the release of the mini-album on 18th October.
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Rocket Fuel (FUEL) announced the pricing of its 5,000,000 shares public offering which led to FUEL stock taking a nosedive almost immediately.
The tech company started offering those shares at a per-stock price of $61.00. Out of those 5,000,000 shares, Rocket Fuel was selling 2,000,000 and certain stockholders are offering 3,000,000 shares. Additionally, some of the selling stockholders have granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to 750,000 additional shares of common stock from them.
The move backfired on the company as FUEL stock is down 7.5% Friday. Rocket Fuel works with artificial intelligence in order to improve digital advertising.