text: Hedge funds investors are overwhelmingly happy with their investments in the lightly regulated investment pools, despite indications that average fund results will be underwhelming in June for the third consecutive month. Conservative institutional investors such as pension funds continue to pour money into hedge funds, suggesting that the much scrutinized $800 billion industry is successfully recasting itself as a haven from bear markets, rather than an arena for dramatic gains from speculative bets. To get larger sums of money to manage, Wall Street's cowboys have traded in their pickups for minivans, and the image makeover seems to have worked. In 2003 alone, hedge fund assets under management grew from $592 million to $795 billion, a 34% increase, according to the Hennessee Group, a New York investment advisor that creates custom portfolios of hedge funds. At the same time, Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman William Donaldson has cited pension fund investment as one reason the agency should increase its oversight of the approximately 6,800 hedge funds now operating in the U.S. The commission is scheduled to consider the oversight measure at its July 14 meeting. The Hennessee survey also reported that 88% of hedge fund investors said their investments "met or exceeded expectations" and that 62% of the endowments that invest in them will be increasing their capital. Since hedge funds generally require individual investors to invest a minimum of $1 million -- for most institutions, it's $5 million -- that's serious money. Leon Metzger, vice chairman of Paloma Partners, a Greenwich, Conn., hedge fund, said the arrival of pension fund represents a logical progression. "In the '90s, the stock market was doing very well, and investments there generally did better than the payout rates of pension plans," he said. "Once the market tanked, pension plan trustees had to be concerned -- if you were paying out 8%, you had to be earning 8%. Therefore, significantly more pension plans started paying attention to these alternative investments."


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Costco now has the newer Resound Phone Clip+. This is the one that works with the smartphone app where you can control connections, programs, and volume from your phone. It connects to two devices at one time (office phone and cell, for example).
I have the Resound Future, their version of the Alera. The only thing I know of that will not work on the Future is the mute. Ordered mine Friday. I'll report back after I get it and have a chance to test it out.
I downloaded the Android app and placed it on my main page, so I'm ready!

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Obafemi Martins scored the second-leg winner, delicately lifting the ball over keeper Sammy Bossut to give the Magpies a 4-1 win on aggregate.
Newcastle, who will now meet AZ Alkmaar, had failed to force Bossut to make a serious save prior to the goal.
The Belgian side threatened in the first half but Titus Bramble and Steven Taylor thwarted their attacks.
Arguably Waregem had suffered stage fright in the first leg but there were no nerves on show at James' Park, with Stijn Meert orchestrating the visitors' attacks with some style.
Meert provided the pass of the game, releasing Sebastien Siani, only for Bramble to deliver the tackle of the game, sliding in to take the ball away from the Cameroonian striker.
Just before the interval Steven Taylor proved equally diligent in stopping Wouter Vandendriessche from shooting in a dangerous position, with another well-judged tackle.
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Taylor had had Newcastle's first chance of the game - a header that was cleared off the line by Meert.
James Milner was Newcastle's most effective player in those opening minutes, crossing for Albert Luque, who was unable to get a decisive touch on the ball.
Milner's next contribution was to shoot narrowly over the bar, while a Kieron Dyer effort proved too powerful for Bossut, who needed two attempts to get hold of the ball.
Newcastle's early momentum gradually dissipated as Meert took charge in midfield and Waregem visibly grew in confidence.
Early in the second half Vandendriessche had the honour of forcing the first save of the game as Steve Harper pushed away his swerving shot.
Bart Buysse missed a wonderful opportunity to put the visitors ahead when the Waregem defender connected with Tim Matthys' free-kick only to head wide.
Martins finally gave Newcastle's fans something to cheer about when he collected Duff's through pass before cleverly dinking the ball past Bossut and into the net.
Even then Newcastle failed to capitalise on the goal and in the closing stages Bramble capped an impressive performance when he threw himself at the ball to block a shot from Matthys.
Newcastle might have looked distinctly unimpressive for much of this game but their record in Europe this season is undoubtedly impressive - Glenn Roeder's side are now unbeaten in 12 games.
Newcastle: Harper, Taylor, Bramble, Babayaro (Huntington 46), Milner, Solano, Butt (Pattison 65), Dyer, Duff, Luque (Carroll 65), Martins.Subs Not Used: Srnicek, O'Brien, Edgar, LuaLua.
Goals: Martins 68.
Zulte-Waregem: Bossut, Minne (Reina 76), D'Haene, Dindeleux, Buysse, Vandermarliere, Van Steenbrugge, Vannieuwenhuyse, Meert, Van Den Driessche (Sergeant 56), Siani (Matthys 56).Subs Not Used: Merlier, Verschuere.
Booked: Reina.
Att: 30,083.
Ref: Nikolai Ivanov (Russia).


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On 12/20/2007 09:41 AM, Martin Sourada wrote:
That's good news! Just some little questions. Has epiphany been ported on xulrunner or do I need to wait just a little more to upgrade firefox?
Christian Persch has a private branch that he's been working on that he hasn't released yet, to get it to more or less work. He said he wants to clean up the code for it, but it depends on when he feels like releasing it. I'm not sure when that will be, but hopefully soon. :-)
Are you interested also in gtk rendering issues?
Getting linux type issues sorted is one of the reasons we're shipping FF3 in rawhide now. Before it becomes final and "too late" to fix any non-security/stability type things.
Please report bugs upstream since we're taking it pretty much as-is. Additionally, please check any bugs you may have filed in RH bugzilla about firefox 2, to see if they still exist in FF3.
I noticed so far (using mozilla's nightly builds of FF3) that the close buttons on tabs aren't highlighted on mouseover action and checkboxes and radiobuttons seems to have slightly wrong positioning when displayed on web pages.
Please report it upstream, if you haven't! Nobody can fix it without knowing about it. This is the reason it's a beta still.
Also widget's backgrounds seem to be derived from window's background, but IMHO it should be derived from page element background it is on (but this is really just a small issue).
More upstream, please :-)


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Italian Tomato Sausage Ragu With Penne
Recipe by Kittencalrecipezazz
I use Chianti wine for this recipe but any good dry red wine will do, this can be made using a mixture of ground beef and pork but Italian sausage meat is so much better --- if possible prepare this a day ahead and refrigerate to allow flavors to blend just rewarm on top of the stove
Top Review by Elly in Canada
This is very close to the recipe I have been making for years! I used some ground beef and hot sausage meat, so I added 1/2 tsp. pepper flakes. added oregano and dried basil and 1 tblsp garlic. I did not measure the red wine, just emptied the rest of the bottle!! LOL!! I love cooking with diced tomatoes, no need to chop them. I did not add additional olive oil with the cheese, the texture was just right. Topped with lots of cheese, enjoyed my glass of wine and a great pasta dinner!
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 12 ounces Italian sausages, casings removed (can use more)
- 1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes (you can use more if you like spicy)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional or adjust to suit heat level)
- 2 -3 carrots, peeled and cut into about 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 celery, finely chopped
- 3 cups whole canned tomatoes, finely chopped (I use one 28-ounce can of whole tomatoes, drained then chop the tomatoes)
- 1 cup chicken broth (more if needed)
- 1⁄3 cup dry red wine
- 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh basil
- salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 1⁄2 cups grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
Directions See How It's Made
- In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat.
- Add in the sausage meat, garlic, oregano and pepper flakes; sauté until brown, breaking up the meat with a fork (about 7 minutes).
- Add in finely chopped carrots, onion and celery; sauté for about 10 minutes.
- Mix in chopped tomatoes; reduce heat, cover and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in 1 cup broth and wine; simmer uncovered until liquid is slightly reduced (about 20 minutes).
- Add in the fresh basil; cover and simmer until the veggies are very tender, stirring occasionally.
- Continue to simmer for about 45-50 minutes, adding in more broth by about 1/4 cup if the liquid evaporates to quickly, and cook until the Ragu thickens to desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until just firm-tender; drain but reserve about 1/2 cup cooking water.
- Return the pasta to the pot; add in the Ragu; mix to combine.
- Add in about 1/2 - 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and 2-3 tablespoons olive oil; mix to combine.
- If the mixture seems too dry then add in some of the reserved cooking water from the pasta.
- Season with more salt and pepper.
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Dear Students, Faculty and Staff
I am delighted once again to welcome all our students, faculty and staff to the start of this new academic year 2016-2017. In particular, I want to extend a warm welcome to all of our new students, faculty and staff.
For those who have joined us: you have made a terrific decision to join us at Dhofar University (DU) and you will soon find out what makes DU an interesting place to be, to learn and make a difference. It is Dhofar's community of exceptional people that makes us such a wonderful university with diverse academic programs, dedicated support services for students, quality teaching, and very promising research projects. I encourage each and every one of you, faculty and students, to make a special effort to get involved with DU activities and make the most out of the rewarding opportunities that await you.
Being the first private University in Oman to apply for institutional accreditation, DU, through its Department of Quality Assurance, has submitted its portfolio to OAAA in January 2016. The outcome of the accreditation is expected to be published by December 2016. I strongly believe that all of us will work together for putting our Mission and Vision in action, while achieving the goals and objectives specified in our Strategic Plan.
DU offers a variety of academic program. It offers 60 academic programs of which are 10 master programs. Furthermore, DU offers variety of courses and training programs for its staff, executives as well as employees of government agencies and commercial firms, and for adult learners in local community through its Community Service and Continuing Education Center.
The academic year 2015-16 saw a significant growth of academic and Research activities. There was a steady increase in the number of publications and scientific presentations. We are hoping that this trend will accelerate into fruitful research projects having moved from the development phase to full research activities. As an indication of our success, DU is ranked second in research among all private Universities in Oman by ResearchGate. Also, DU locally motivates its faculty by presenting the Best Researcher Prize by the end of each academic year.
A major milestone for DU during last academic year was the establishment of DU Research Center. The center focuses on few niche areas of regional importance, dealt with in different research clusters. One of the clusters is the 'Frankincense and Medicinal plants' for which a fully operational research laboratory has already been setup. DU was awarded one Open Research Grant during the last academic year by The Research Council (TRC). For this academic year 2016-17, we have been awarded 6 FURAP projects, and 8 Open Research Grants are pending approval, which is an achievement in itself.
Hence, we encourage our entire faculty to consult the Department of Research and apply for international grants besides TRC funded grants and DU internal grants, and engage in quality research that focuses on the benefits to Oman.
At every opportunity, the leadership of this University has expressed its commitment to the academic excellence of the institution with steady accomplishments and high aspirations. I trust that all of you, like me, are ready for the fresh challenges and opportunities that this new academic year will bring.
There is no doubt that this will be another exciting academic year, and I am looking forward to seeing Dhofar University grow towards occupying a recognized position among the institutions of quality higher education. Together, we will accomplish great things and I look forward to working with you and with your support.
Welcome back and best wishes for a fulfilling and productive year.
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I love planning. I can, without hesitation, plan out my next month over the course of a few hours, adding to-do lists, things-to-do-later lists, schedules, ideas, scribbles, whatever. Of course contingency plans are drawn up so that when all the initial planning goes to shit, plan B rolls into action. But all this planning and meticulous detailing is lost if the plans aren't acted upon. This is where the snag is. You can lose yourself in the finer details. What looks on paper to be a masterpiece is in reality just that, a masterpiece on paper. If there was a market for life plan "artwork" I would be a rich man. So in an effort to avoid falling into a perpetual planning loop I have trained myself to ask one question, each morning, after the morning coffee: "what am I going to do today?" In Will Laughlin and Ray Zahab's case, to "do" was to run through one of the most inhospitable places on earth – an expedition run through Death Valley. Being able to successfully take on one of the world's most anticipated ultras also necessitates a good amount of smart planning and timely execution, or "doing". After doing the Courmayer-Champex-Chamonix, ultra runner Adam Campbell retells his plan and execution. Of course there are also ill-received plans and executed plans that result in failure and we explore those as well. Regardless of the outcome, reading and hearing about other adventurist's plans and how they were executed is inspirational and engaging. In doing so you uncover what does and does not work and begin to postulate what may or may not work for your own adventures. It entices you to open up your notebook and scratch in a few changes, suggestions, new angles not originally looked at. It promotes creativity and fluidity, helps you focus and of course, plan. It's funny; part of the answer to the earlier question always seems to be "…planning my next adventure." All the best with your next one,
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Spring break on The Eurodam : Eurodam Cruise Review by sugarcharlie
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Spring break on The Eurodam
Destination: Eastern Caribbean
Embarkation: Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades)
First let me say that Ft Lauderdale is the most convenient port to sail from. The airport is five minutes away for those flying in, the area has many hotels within ten minutes of the port, and the terminals are easy to navigate through.
HAL uses a number system for boarding and is well organized. The whole process from arrival to in our rooms was about 30 minutes. We explored the ship, had lunch, and got together More for a departure toast and wave to the webcam which we arranged prior to sailing. We had a banner that said "cruise critic loves the webcam" and they zoomed in on us so clearly that my 6 yr old grandson was able to see us on his computer in Chicago.
Because there were 13 of us with varied interests, we pretty much did our own thing for the week. We did have dinner as a group twice, on the formal nights. The rest of the time some of us tried the Pinnacle, the Tamarind, Canneletto, or just room service. Between all of us we experienced about everything the ship had to offer, and I spoke to everyone about their experience before writing this review.
The food overall was excellent. Tamarind and Pinnacle were dining experiences to be enjoyed to the fullest. Expect to spend at least two hours in them so don't schedule anything that would cause you to have to rush during the meal. It is a theatrical presentation in a marvelous setting that you will remember. The food is very good as well.
Canelleto was a welcome change of pace. In a corner of the Lido you can enjoy a full service dinner (not lunch) from a limited Italian menu. The usual items of minestrone, salad, a veal, chicken and fish entree as well as pasta. Nothing too out of the ordinary but for the big wad of cotton candy you get at the end of your meal. Keep in mind though that there is no additional charge to dine there.
The Lido had a good selection of items as well as everything that the main dining room was offering for dinner each night. That made it a good choice for folks that didn't want to spend a lot of time or had younger children who wanted to eat and run. Breakfasts were exceptional with made to order everything available.
We enjoyed playing trivia, going to the piano bar, and the casino. Some of us did the hands on culinary demonstrations where we worked with a chef making a meal and then eating it. A couple liked it so much they did it twice! It is limited to 12 guests so if you want to do it, sign up as soon as possible once you board the ship. There was a $29 fee for this activity.
The fitness area was used by several of us. Some took yoga classes for a small fee, but most chose to use the treadmill or Exercycle to try to burn off some of the calories you can't avoid gaining on a cruise. The spa was enjoyed as well but be advised there is a lot of special pricing done at various times during the cruise. Port days seem to have the best deals and formal night days seem to be the most crowded.
The shows vary according to your taste. Some of us thought they were good and some thought they were just fair. The performers all worked very hard and really tried to please the audience but I would suggest going to the ones that interest you. If you enjoy Broadway, there is one night of that, if you like magic there was a good magician one night, etc.
The Addagio strings and guitarist on board were very good and had their own following of guests who saw them multiple times.
Turks was mostly for hanging out at Margaritaville or one of the local beaches. Some went snorkeling or to shop. The nice thing was the ship docks right in front of the beach and visitor center. You can walk to most things of interest.
San Juan is a large city. The port is in old San Juan and offers many things you can walk to as well. There are a lot of interesting excursions available that were enjoyed by us. The rainforest and Forts were interesting to see. We ate in a local restaurant and enjoyed the local flavor.
St Thomas was mainly a shopping spot for many of us. Unfortunately the ship docked away from the downtown area so walking was not an option. Others took a ferry to St Johns to tour the national park or snorkel. I've been here several times o it was an opportunity for me to enjoy some time on the ship.
Half Moon Cay was paradise! HALs private island is consistently voted the best of all the cruise lines for good reason. It has a gorgeous beach, wonderful snorkeling, a nice BBQ lunch and you can ride horses in the ocean! Marvelous way to spend the last day of your cruise.
We rented a Retreat Cabana for the week and it was exceptional. If you want one you should book months before your cruise because they go fast. Very private area with two cabana boys to take care of you. You have champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, actually anything you want they seem to get for you. Deluxe lounge chairs bottled water, fruit bowls etc. This was $299 for the week but I will get this every time I can in the future.
This was a breeze. We had breakfast in the Lido and left the ship at around 9:30AM. Customs and luggage was rightbthere when we got off and we were home in thirty minutes. Others who had flight to catch (some as early as noon) had no problem as the airport is so close.
This was my first HAL cruise but I had such a wonderful time I already booked my next. Going to Alaska in four weeks on the Westerdam and am hoping for it to be equally enjoyable. Less
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Troop 777 has been serving Diamond Bar and the neighboring communities since 1969. We have a long history of service and a rich Scouting tradition.
The Troop meets year-round every Tuesday evening (7:00p to 8:30p) in the Fellowship Hall of the Northminster Presbyterian Church located at Golden Springs Dr. and Rancheria Rd.
Martin Cardenas, SM T-777
January, 2016
See below for important information on upcoming activities.
- Outings
August 19, 2017: Deep Sea Fishing - Dana Point
- Important Documents
- Consent Form. Due by the Troop Meeting on August 15
- Medical Form, Part A and B
- Google Map
- Weather forecast
- Important Documents
- August 19, 2017: Deep Sea Fishing - Dana Point
- Troop/Patrol Elections
September 5 - Elected leaders must attend ILST (see below)
Prospective candidates must turn in the last sheet of the Leadership Packet below by August 29th. That sheet must be completely filled out and signed by both the Scout and parent.
- September 5 - Elected leaders must attend ILST (see below)
- Training
September 9 - ILST for Youth Leaders.
Elected leaders must attend, even if attended in the past
8:00a ~ 12:00 noon
21865 Copley Dr.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
- September 9 - ILST for Youth Leaders. Elected leaders must attend, even if attended in the past
- Court of Honor
Sept 10, 2017
Everyone is welcomed to attend!
2:30p setup
Location: TBD
Bring enough of a main dish for everyone in your family (and guests)
Patrol Item Eagles Main Dish AND Paper goods (plates, cups, napkins, etc) and utensils Electro Wizards Main Dish AND Ice Phoenix Main Dish AND Ice Archers Main Dish AND Drinks Nuclear Penguins Main Dish AND Drinks Dragons Main Dish AND Side dish Goats Main Dish AND Dessert
- Sept 10, 2017
Troop 777 proudly announces that it has been approved as an Official Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer Service Awards program. This further emphasizes and supports our commitment to promote volunteering among our Scouting community.
The main purpose of this award is to recognize and honor volunteers that set a standard for service and are committed to make service a central part of their lives for the betterment of individuals and the community.
Award Criteria
Any individual, family or group that meets the programs criteria can receive Presidential recognition for volunteer hours served over a 12-month period or over the course of a lifetime.
Volunteers registered with our Troop should bring a record of volunteering activities and hours served, and the organization name. All service outside the troop should be documented with a time-sheet from each organization that verifies their volunteering hours.
Award Eligibility
- Youth (Age 5-14): 50 to 74 hours
- Young Adults (Age 15-25): 100 to 174 hours
- Adults (Age 26+): 100 to 249 hours
- Youth (Age 5-14): 75 to 99 hours
- Young Adults (Age 15-25): 175 to 249 hours
- Adults (Age 26+): 250 to 499 hours
- Youth (Age 5-14): 100 hours or more
- Young Adults (Age 15-25): 250 hours or more
- Adults (Age 26+): 500 hours or more
Presidents Call to Service:
- All ages: 4,000 hours or more of volunteer service (over a lifetime)
There is no other program where a youth can learn and practice being a leader more than in the Boy Scouts. In Troop 777, when a Scout is elected or appointed to be a leader, he attends the Troop Youth Leader Training. The training, coordinated by the Scoutmaster, teaches him what is expected of his position and thus he is likely to succeed. Elections and the corresponding training occur twice a year.
In addition to Troop Youth Leader Training, Council conducts a week-long National Youth Leader Training, formerly known as Buckskin, for older Scouts who have reached the rank of First Class. In Troop 777, this advanced leadership training is required for our Senior Patrol Leader, the Boy Scout elected to run the troop for six months.
Youth are not the only ones who receive training. Troop 777 requires that the Scoutmaster and Assistant Scoutmasters be trained. Adult leader training keeps us focused on running a good troop. Read more about Adult Leaders.
Outings form an integral part of the scouting program. In Troop 777, outings are scheduled at least once per month, although sometimes we go more often.
Every year, our youth leaders plan the following year's activities. The planning is a learning process in itself. So the youth get the benefit of learning to plan and choosing the places they want to go.
Most outings are held on weekends but at least twice a year the troop will have a week-long activity. The first week-long activity in the year is our Easter week trip. We usually go to a significant place such as the Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, California Gold Country or maybe a canoe trip down the Colorado River. The second week-long activity is Summer Camp. Summer Camp is a week at a scout camp where the Scouts have fun and work on rank advancement.
All activities can be seen on our Calendar page.
Courts of Honor
Four times a year our troop recognizes the scouts for their achievements over the previous quarter. These recognitions are called the Court of Honor. It is important that all scouts and their parents attend. Most scouts will be receiving one or more awards. Parent's support is important for both their son and the troop. The Courts of Honor that are now planned are:
- March 8, 2016 at troop meeting
- June 7, 2016 at troop meeting
- Sept. 11, 2016 from 3pm - 5pm at Sycamore Canyon Park
- Dec. 13, 2016 at troop meeting
Plan to attend.
Parent's Meeting
With our many activities and outings, there are numerous details to work out and much support that will be needed. If any parents would like to know more about what is planned or how you can contribute, please attend our monthly parents meeting at Northminster Presbyterian Church.
The parent meetings are generally held on the Tuesday after a weekend outing. Check the Calendar for exact dates.
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2001-2002 Columbia University, New York.USA.
Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design.
1992-2000 Universidade Da Coruna, A Coruña, Spain.
Escuela Tecnica Superiror de Arquitectura
BArch & MArch in Architecture and Civil Engineering.
Graduated with Honors. Minor in Urban Design
July-August, 1998 Istituto di Archittectura di Venezia, Venice, Italy.
I.L.A.U.D. Scholarship. International Laboratory of Architecture.
Professional Memberships
Nov 2009 AIA. American Institute of Architects. Licensed Architect, New York.
Jan 2002 COAG. Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos Galicia, Licensed Architect, Spain.
Professional Experience
Jul 2014 - Present
Nihon Sekkei, Tokyo, Japan.
Senior Architect. International Project Division. Relevant Projects: Shanghai Pedestrian Deck Competition, Chengdu Opera House Competition, Residential developments in Jakarta and Shanghai, Bangkok Solaria Nishitesu Hotel.
Sep 2012 –Aug 2014
Korea University. Seoul, South Korea.
Assistant Professor. School of Architecture, College of Engineering.
Sep 2010 - Aug 2012
Hanyang University. Seoul, South Korea.
Assistant Professor. School of Architecture, College of Engineering Science.
Dec 2010 –July 2014
Ivan Pazos Architect, PLLC. Seoul, South Korea / New York, USA.
Professional individual practice and Consulting for other Firms. Interior F&B, Residential and Retail projects in South Korea, New York, Tokyo and London.
Mar 2004 - Nov 2009
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLP. New York, USA.
Associate, Oct 2006-Nov 2009.
Senior Architectural Professional, Jan 2006-Oct 2006.
Intermediate Architectural Professional, Mar 2004-Jan 2006.
Team Leader responsible of Interior Architecture.
Project selection: W Huntington Beach, CA / Qatar Petroleum, Doha / NATO HQ Brussels, Belgium / JP Morgan Chase HQ, NY / American Stock Exchange, NY / 7 WTC MS, NY / Hughes Center, Las Vegas, NV / BBVA, Madrid / Pritzker Hyatt HQ Chicago, IL / Solow HQ, NY/ Nasdaq HQ , NY. / DIFFA.
Aug 2002 - Mar 2004
Eisenman Architects, New York, USA.
Project Architect, Feb 2003-Mar 2004 / Junior Architect, Aug 2002-Feb 2003.
Design Team Leader for Opera House, City of the Culture of Galicia, Spain.
Dec 2000 - May 2001
Irisarri+Pinera, Vigo, Spain.
Project Architect. Office present at 2000 Venice Biennial, 2006 MOMA.
Sep 2014 Journal of Asian Architecture and Building engineering. (A&HCI). Tokyo, Japan.
Pazos, I (2014) The Historical Development of the Tokyo Skyline: Timeline and Morphology. JAABE vol.13 no.3 p 609-615
Nov 2006 Interior Design, magazine, New York, USA. Published work with SOM (Co-author), Dinning By Design, DIFFA.
Oct 2006 Interior Design, magazine, New York, USA. Published work with SOM (Co-author), 7WTC Marketing Suite.
May 2005 Codex. Eisenman, Peter (2004), Monacelli Press, New York, USA. (Co-author), Assisted on the generation of graphic materials for the book.
June 2015 El Pais (Newspaper), Madrid, Spain. Interview. Spanish Architects Abroad.
April 2015 Universidade Da Coruña, Spain. Lecture. Tokyo Skyline: Timeline and Morphology
Dec 2014 Keio University, Kanagawa, Japan. Lecture :Global practice.
Jun 2014 Universidade Da Coruña, Workshop, Betanzos Spain. Lecture:Global practice.
Jun 2013 Fashion N Channel TV, Seoul, Korea. Guest Interior Designer for TV Show.
Dec 2013 Korea University, Seoul, Korea. End of the Year Exhibition Curator.
Dec 2012 Cooper Union, New York. Guest Critic, Final Design Studio II reviews.
Nov 2012 Soongsil University, Seoul, Korea. Lecture: From Saint James to Eisenman.
Sep 2011 HIT. Harbin Institute of Technology. Lecture on Digital Design. Harbin, China.
April 2011 Korea University. Guest Final Reviews Critic, Seoul, Korea.
Sep 2010 Hanyang University. Course Opening Lecture, Korea.
Nov 2008 NYU. Continuing education courses in Real Estate Development. New York, US.
2007 - 2009 SOM. Hiring manager and University recruiting. New York, US.
May 2005 NYIT. Guest critic for Design Studio Final Reviews, New York, US.
2000 - 2005 Encontros Int. of Architecture. Director of International Relationships, Spain.
Oct 2004 La Opinion newspaper. Interviewed in "Architects" special issue. Spain.
Mar 2001 National Debate league of Spain. Capitan of Debate Team A Coruna University.
1999 - 2001 President of the Students. Universidade Da Coruña, Spain.
1999 - 2002 Member of the University Board. Universidade Da Coruña, Spain.
Languages / Visas
Fluent in English, Spanish and Galician. Intermediate level of Japanese, Portuguese and Italian.
US citizen.
Computer Skills
Proficient in Digital Design and Computer Graphics: 3DSMax, Rhinconeros, AutoCAD, Sketch Up, Revit. Graphics and Web Design, CS5: Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Flash and Dreamweaver. MS Office: Word, Outlook and Excel.


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Our location guide for Ramallah provides some basic essentials for the more adventurous visitor. A simple location map is provided but also a detailed topography map that shows the location of the nearest places where you can surf, ski or mountain climb (if they are close by). Of course some of these will be at long distances from Ramallah and those far flung spots are provided on the 'nearest' tables. If you are traveling to other cities or towns near Ramallah you will also find weather forecasts for those locations below.
|Other places close to Ramallah:
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|1–3 Day Summary
|4–6 Day Summary
|7–9 Day Summary
9 km
|Mostly dry
|Mostly dry
|Mostly dry
West Jerusalem
9 km
|Mostly dry
|Mostly dry
|Mostly dry
Al Birah
10 km
|Mostly dry
|Mostly dry
|Mostly dry
East Jerusalem
10 km
|Mostly dry
|Mostly dry
|Mostly dry
Old City
10 km
|Mostly dry
|Mostly dry
|Mostly dry
Outdoor Activities near Ramallah
If you are in Ramallah and would like to go mountain climbing, hiking, skiing or surfing, click below for detailed forecasts.
Tide times close to Ramallah:
|Closest tide times1
|Giv`atayim (Israel)
|41 km WNW
|Second closest tide times2
|Holon (Israel)
|41 km W
|Third closest tide times3
|Ramat Gan (Israel)
|42 km WNW
|Fourth closest tide times4
|Tel Aviv-Yafo (Israel)
|45 km WNW
|Fifth closest tide times5
|Yafo (Israel)
|45 km W
Ski Resorts close to Ramallah:
|Closest ski resort1
|Mount Hermon (Israel)
|175 km NNE
|Second closest ski resort2
|Zaarour (Lebanon)
|240 km NNE
|Third closest ski resort3
|Mzaar Kfardebian (Lebanon)
|251 km NNE
|Fourth closest ski resort4
|Laqlouq (Lebanon)
|264 km NNE
|Fifth closest ski resort5
|Cedars (Lebanon)
|280 km NNE
Mountains close to Ramallah:
|Closest mountain peak1
|Temple Mount (Israel)
|10 km SE
|Second closest mountain peak2
|Tall Asur (Israel)
|21 km NE
|Third closest mountain peak3
|Mount Precipice (Israel)
|96 km N
|Fourth closest mountain peak4
|Mount Tabor (Israel)
|98 km NNE
|Fifth closest mountain peak5
|Mount Carmel (Israel)
|99 km N
Surf Beaches close to Ramallah:
|Closest surf break1
|Al Gal (Israel)
|44 km W
|Second closest surf break2
|Ha Golshim (Israel)
|44 km W
|Third closest surf break3
|Hazuk (Israel)
|44 km W
|Fourth closest surf break4
|Palmachim - Htzinorot (Israel)
|44 km W
|Fifth closest surf break5
|Frishman (Israel)
|45 km WNW
The above topographic map of Ramallah and the surrounding area has been derived from satellite mapping. The topographic data has been illuminated by a light source corresponding to the position of the sun at mid afternoon in summer. Major roads, railways rivers and other water features are derived from global GIS data.


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West Hollywood Residence: Part 1
This West Hollywood project was is a nice change of pace from our larger commercial projects. We have the opportunity to renovate the interior of the main house (kitchen, flooring, bathrooms, technology, etc.) but the exciting portion of the project is the two car garage conversion. We are transforming the existing structure into a media room with some of the most advanced sound and 3D technology on the market. Here are some progress images. We are hoping to have the entire property complete and photographed in the beginning of the new year.
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October 17, 2012
Rolling Stones Post Set List to Twitter, Are Capable of Using Twitter...
The Rolling Stones have tipped their hand with regards to the running order of their two concerts set to take place in London next month. The band posted a handwritten set list on Twitter shortly before announcing the gigs. Via NME:
She's So Cold'
'You Got Me Rocking'
'All Down The Line'
'Tumbling Dice'
'Honky Tonk Woman'
'Beast Of Burden'
'Wild Horses'
'Can't Always Get'
'It's All Over Now'
'Lady Jane'
'Route 66'
'Little Red Rooster'
'Miss You'
'Not Fade Away'
'She's So Cold'
'Start Me'
'Sweet Virginia'
'Worried About You'
'Paint It Black'
'The Last Time'
'Ruby Tuesday'
'Midnight Rambler'
In other news, holy shit, the Rolling Stones can use Twitter!
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Durban - The Department of Education says fears that schools will not be permitted to hire new teachers are unfounded.
The department was responding to concerns raised by the National Teachers Union (Natu) regarding a possible shortage of teachers.
Natu deputy president, Allen Thompson, said the union had been contacted by principals who were worried that, with the influx of pupils at the start of the year, there was a shortage of teachers.
The confusion arose because of a circular issued by the Department of Education in October that instructed principals not to hire new teachers as a cost-saving technique.
"We are taking it for granted that principals cannot hire more teachers this year. We have contacted the MEC for a meeting (to discuss this), but have had no feedback.
"They need to write a new circular saying the principal has the right to employ teachers as long as the post provisional norms are adhered to, which is determined by the teacher-to-learner ratio."
Thompson said they had instructed principals to enrol as many pupils as space allowed, but not to oversubscribe.
"There has been an increase of learners to schools where, last year, enrolment had declined. The results have improved so, instead of going to former Model C schools, parents are taking their children back to township schools."
Anthony Pierce, provincial spokesman for the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa, said they had not received reports of teacher shortages, but that challenges might arise in rural areas where teachers' services were terminated last year.
"Where cases warrant additional teachers, the department has asked for motivation."
Spokesman for the Department of Education, Muzi Mahlambi, said the circular which put a freeze on new hires was for the end of the 2013 school year.
He said, even so, in dire circumstances, schools could apply for substitute teachers, although none did.
"Now schools can make applications (for new teacher hires).
"They just need to explain the individual cases to the head of department."
He said the department would have a clearer understanding of where teachers were needed in the province when they received the 10-days' statistics.
These were compiled from feedback from principals on the 10th school day of the year.
"This will give us a global picture of KwaZulu-Natal, of the migration of learners from areas, and where there is a demand for teachers.
"This helps us plan strategically."
Mahlambi also warned against schools becoming oversubscribed while other schools were under-utilised.
"Circuit managers must manage and redirect demand to other schools so that there is an equitable share of demand."
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Last month MBG espoused the virtues of scooter ownership including an endorsement specific to the Vespa Granturismo 200. But what are the laws for scooter ownership?
The Saints Scooter club website has pages that outline the laws for DC, Maryland and Virginia. A brief scan of the laws show two major distinctions: 1) Would a given scooter be classified as a moped or a motorcycle 2) Distinctions between D.C. laws and Maryland/Virginia laws.
In the suburbs a "Moped" is any vehicle that has an engine size of 50cc or less, produces no more than 2 bhp, and can travel not more than 30 mph. These jurisdictions do not require a moped operator to carry a license, insurance, wear a helmet or register their moped to secure plates. In D.C every scooter, regardless of engine size, is a motorcycle. Only a motorized bicycle with pedals is considered a moped under D.C. codes. Therefore scooter owners must carry a motorcycle endorsement on their license and have liability insurance. The scooter must have a title, registration, and display plates and undergo bi-annual inspection. Operators must wear a helmet and eye protection and may only park in parking spaces provided for 4-wheel vehicles (no sidewalk parking).
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The importance of blogs
Just wanted to pick up on something that LDG said in a different thread: "We provide the content for the blog, not the newspaper. Sure, a small percentage of the blog fodder ends up in the paper, but it's not an essential part of it." Allow me to disagree. Blog 'harvesting' or 'reverse publishing' may not take up a huge part of our newsprint, but I do think it's essential to the paper. Putting what Blufftonians have to say in print, and a fair amount of it, is one of those things that make us a little different from most papers. Most newspapers are pretty much one-way communication: Except for a sliver of op-ed space dedicated mainly to political views, there's not much room for the reader's voice in print. At a time when we're debating 'the high road' on the blogs, I think putting readers' voices on a par with our own -- or at least taking a step in that direction -- is a matter of taking the high road, too. We're not here to talk down to you; we're here to talk with you. We may not do a perfect job of it -- heck, we're just figuring this out -- but that is the foundation of this project.


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TLC's T-Boz Reveals She Was Blind + Deaf After Brain Tumor Surgery
Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:47:26
TLC Videos
TLC's T-Boz, born Tionne Watkins, has revealed that she was partially blind and deaf after undergoing brain surgery in 2006. She has had health problems since she was a little girl, being diagnosed with sickle cell anemia at the tender age of 7. Despite the problems with her health, she is a trooper, and a fighter.
"I was told I wouldn't live past 30, I would be disabled my whole life and I would never become a mother," T-Boz told CNN. "My daughter is Chase. She's 12. I've traveled the world in one of the best groups ever. I'm 42."
That's called defying the odds.
However, when it came to the tumor, due to the result of its location, she had to choose which motor functions she was willing to sacrifice before operating. Can you imagine how tough that must have been for her?
"I had to give the order of what I wanted to be saved," she confessed. "So I said my face first, because you couldn't look at me and tell I'm deaf or blind. My hearing second, because I still want to hear and sing and have my speech. And then my balance. So they took my balance completely from the right."
She endured three years of physical therapy and has regained most of her vision, hearing and speech.
"I had to take three years to heal and fight for everything that I wanted back," T-Boz said. "But, after losing my sight, hearing, balance and speech, yes, I'm returning. I still have a crooked smile and just certain things I deal with, but I'll take all of that to be back here and be Chase's mother."
What an inspiration!
What is your favorite TLC song?
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Music City 2014 kicked off on Saturday marking the beginning of an eight day celebration of the St Albans music scene and all it has to offer.
The gig took place at The Pioneer Club in Harpenden Road - an iconic venue that has been at the heart of the city's music scene for more than 50 years.
The Pioneer witnessed the first ever gigs by bands such as The Zombies and Enter Shikari, both going on to achieve major international acclaim.
Jim Rodford by Gerry Driver Photography
The Saturday launch gig set out to encompass all that is good about the city's music scene, covering all aspects of contemporary music, with old and young bands performances attracting hundreds of visitors.
The gig saw the return of the biggest band of the day in St Albans, The Bluetones, a skiffle outfit formed by Jim Rodford and his mates from The Pioneer Club.
Reunited for the first time since 1961 three of the original members Bill Bennett, Andy Jenner and Chris Davies appeared in a special one-off performance as The Rodford Files to mark the great history of the club that has helped shape him and so many other young artists
Visitors also enjoyed performances from Aja, a young singer songwriter, Branded Jacks, an acoustic three piece , Dylan, a young rap artist, Harpenden based rock band Godfrey, TwosixOnes, a melodic alternative to heavier bands on the circuit, urban and soul act April Blue and evening headliners, Buzzcut.
On Sunday hundreds gathered to hear a talk from Jim, who told the audience about his own musical experiences and the St Albans music scene, also speaking with great affection for Pioneer, where, in his own words, it all started.
Andy Kilvington, Pioneer volunteer said: "Apart from another superb set of live music courtesy of The Rodford Files, it was the return of three members of The Bluetones, Jim's first band, that stole the show.
"To put this in context, to get three members from the old band back together in itself was something remarkable.
"The fact none had ever played together in this format and were returning to the stage for the first time in over 50 years even more so, but given that Andy, Bill and Chris travelled in from Norfolk, Lanzarote and Germany just to celebrate Pioneer's special day is something that will go down as another defining moment in the history of the charity.
"It emphasises just how important this great venue is in the history of the St Albans music scene."


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This video walks you through what to expect out of sleeve gastrectomy in Tijuana, Mexico. Tijuana's proximity to the United States makes it a suitable destination for Americans seeking affordable weight loss surgery not very far from their home country.
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Chocolate-Peanut Angel Sweets Recipe
These are the perfect treat for Thanksgiving or Christmas. Friends and family will be delighted to receive a box of these.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
- 1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 6 tablespoons butter, cubed
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1-3/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut, coarsely chopped
- 1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt marshmallows and butter; stir until blended. Stir in chocolate chips until melted. Stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in peanuts.
- 2. Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in coconut. Place on waxed paper-lined pans. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 dozen.
Nutritional Facts
1 each: 176 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
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DesignCon SMEs: Tough Path to 25G+ High-Speed Signals
[Click here to register for DesignCon 2013, Jan. 28-31 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Options range from an All-Access Pass to Free Expo Admission, which includes the option to attend a dozen tech training sessions.]
There's a hornet's nest of signaling issues handling such designs in a reliable way, they said. The good news is many of the tricks engineers will need will be described here for the first time.
"The biggest issues right now are around how we reliably get to 25G signals for 100 and 400G Ethernet, said Scott McMorrow, president and founder of Teraspeed Consulting Group.
"There are significant numbers of people having trouble making 10G work reliably, so the leap to 25G is pretty significant," said McMorrow, a DesignCon veteran who works on an average of 20 projects a year. "The issues are all around signal loss, crosstalk and noise—it's not well covered by the standards," he said.
The issues crop up in places as seemingly mundane as a connector that may carry a signal just fine, but not pass it on through a pc board via to a trace as well as it should. "Some connector vendors do a good job of understanding and controlling crosstalk through the whole system, others don't," McMorrow said.
Chip packages are another culprit when the same tight arrays of balls and bumps that handled 10G signals are expected to carry 25G links, despite the fact that crosstalk scales linearly with frequency. "You have to find 2.5 times more margin or 9-10 dB—it's possible but not without spending a lot of time understanding the problem," he said.
At the end of the day, "engineers actually have to engineer these systems now, you can't just thrown down chips and have it all magically work," he said.
Secrets of the glass
Another DesignCon veteran and high-speed design consultant, Lee Ritchey of Speeding Edge (Glen Ellen, Calif.), will disclose fresh techniques for handling losses caused by the woven glass in pc boards. "I found a way to solve the skew problem the glass introduces in two sides of a differential pair," said Ritchey.
"A bunch of tricks have been proposed, but I have one that doesn't cost any money, so I expect it will get some attention," he said. "I've been using it quite awhile, and have chosen not to share it with the rest of the world, but I am doing it now because I have heard so many weird things proposed that I decided I am going to speak up," he added.
Ritchey is humble about his secret trick, noting others may have come up with their own workarounds, maybe leveraging the way DDR3 DRAMs automatically realign signal edges. "It would be nice to say we had a brilliant flash [with our technique], but the reality is we stumbled on it" after noticing how cellphones handle non-uniformity in laser drilled pc board vias, he said.
The effects of woven glass are increasingly a focal point for high-speed engineers. "We've tinkered around a lot with the resins in pc boards, and we are tinkering more with the glass now," he said.
Ritchey recalls first coming to DesignCon about 1994 when people were working on 10 Mbit/s Ethernet products, wondering how they would ever get to 100M. Then he worked at startup Procket that built a 350-pound system with 38 10G ports, and later at another startup that packed as many 10G ports into a 22-pound 1U pizza box.
"That's still not making people happy--right now they are trying to do 100G," he said. "This is really what DesignCon is all about," he added.
DesignCon resources:
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Lee Ritchey's DesignCon 2013 paper
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DELAND, Fla. - Couples that aren't married but want similar rights will be able to participate in a domestic partnership registry in Volusia County.
The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports councilmembers voted in favor of the registry by a 6-1 vote Thursday.
The registry will allow unmarried partners the rights to hospital visitations and decision making on important matters including child education. It was modeled after a similar registry in Orlando.
Partners will receive a laminated card from the county confirming their status.
Joe Saunders, the state field director for Equality Florida, says the registry is progressive and will help recruit and retain businesses with employees who have partners.
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What's the best way to make a lasting first impression? Rocking a rad outfit, of course! And this Fashionista knows just what to do with a stand-out floral and lace duo that's glammed up with sparkly accessories.
Freshman orientation is nerve-racking to say the least. You want to look good, but not overdo it and look far too dressy for a day spent rushing around campus doing activities. As an aspiring fashion student, it came to no surprise that this Fashionista arrived dressed to impress on her first day with her new college classmates striking the perfect balance between casual and dressy.
Sometimes it's hard in the summer to want to dress up when humidity and temperature levels are dangerously high, but this Fashionista was prepared for the unexpected heat wave with her breezy floral skirt and black lace crop top ensemble. Mixing lace and floral, two trends that have made a lasting impression in the fashion scene, is a huge yes in my book. Paired with a high-waisted skirt, this lace crop top isn't too revealing, making this outfit a little less party and a little more casual. Her floral skirt adds a level of visual interest as the prints catch a passerby's attention.
This Fashionista tones it down with a neutral look, but ramps up the sparkly accessories that make this outfit shine. Her nude sandals are studded with dozens of rhinestones that catch the dazzling light. On top of that, she adds a matching floral nude pink statement necklace creates some serious bling. Even her black embossed leather cross-body has a flashy gold chain! Pairing neutral looks with accessories that shine dresses up a casual outfit. Plus, they ensure your outfit won't be missed!
What's your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? "Find clothes that make you feel confident."