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Paul Markoff–Johnson
Physics - Engineer
About Paul
Interesting Highlights
- Works as an engineer
- Creates thin coatings of special property materials
- Helps produce "green" solar cells
Advice for Students
- Look at the bigger picture
- Appreciate quality teachers
- Learn a new way of looking at things.
Why Physics?A Growing Interest
Paul's interest in science and math started at an early age. When he reached high school, he finally got the chance to experience the connection between science and math when he took his first physics class.
"Suddenly having an ability to explain the things I'm seeing around me with physics, like why a car goes, was really exciting to me; to be able to put that down in numbers and equations," Paul said.
Also, he was introduced to physics by a quality teacher who "wanted the class to be about learning the material and figuring out how things worked in the world, and not about competing for grades and trying to be the best of the best."
Broader Viewpoints
When Paul started college, he thought that he would pursue a major in engineering. But after a few engineering courses, he decided that he wanted to study something broader, and so he chose physics.
Paul believes that his physics background broadened his career options and would help him succeed in a number of different fields. In addition to making him versatile, studying physics gave him an invaluable skill.
"You get that ability to walk into strange situations, unfamiliar situations, and think from what I call basic principles; to use a basic understanding of how the world works in order to solve the problem," says Paul.
Using PhysicsThe Physics Behind Everyday Electronics
Could you use physics to make an MP3 player hold more songs? How about generating electricity from the sun with something far thinner than a human hair?
For Paul Markoff–Johnson, the answer to both these questions is yes.
Paul has spent most of his career working on creating incredibly thin coatings made of materials selected for their special abilities. To get an idea of how thin these coatings are, imagine slicing a dime horizontally into a thousand slices. The coating would be as thin as just one of those slices!
The material Paul picks for a coating depends on what he wants the coating to do. In disk drives and disks, like those used in iPods, the coatings must have magnetic properties to create many tiny magnets inside the devices for storing huge amounts of information. Paul knows which materials to pick for these coatings because of his studies in physics.
Creating Advanced Technology
Although Paul spent much of his career in disk drives, he recently moved into a new field—solar power. For solar cells, he needs materials that generate electricity when the sun shines on them. His goal is to use thin-film technology to create less expensive solar cells. Making the cells cheaper would make solar power much more affordable and much more likely to be widely used.
Paul's application of physics to creating functional solar power technology would help clean up the environment and preserve the natural resources on Earth. Paul says, "If I'm successful, if this industry is successful, we will have changed the world for the better."
Advice for StudentsCherish the Teachers that Genuinely Care
Paul's career is rooted in his knowledge of essential physics theories which all started with a physics class with his favorite high school physics teacher. His teacher cared about the students and wanted them to be able to think independently after having learned the essential concepts. After being taught by a teacher who valued learning over grade points, Paul was introduced to a physics world that was full of creativity and innovative thinking.
Thinking Outside of the Box
Even though Paul is an engineer, he chose to become an engineer with a physics background instead of pursuing the typical engineering major. He chose physics because it was broader and covered more concepts so that he could have the knowledge to think beyond the typical solutions and come up with more innovative solutions.
Being able to think differently and more abstractly is a highly-valued skill in today's world because of the high demand for advanced and environmentally-clean technology.


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MARGARET WARNER: Finally tonight, what had been billed as a major national security leaks case ends up as a plea bargain.
Ray Suarez has that story.
RAY SUAREZ: A former top official with the National Security Agency pleaded guilty today to unauthorized use of a government computer. That's a misdemeanor.
Thomas Drake had been charged with 10 felony counts related to the leaking of classified information. The government alleged he was a source for a series of Baltimore Sun stories in 2006 and 2007 looking at the NSA.
To walk us through the plea and what it means for the Obama administration's efforts to crack down on leaks, we're joined by Josh Gerstein, who has been reporting the story for Politico and was in the courtroom today.
And Thomas Drake was charged, Josh, with some — with some very serious crimes, ones that threatened some very severe penalties. What did the government say he had leaked, and what information was he accused of having taken out of the NSA?
JOSH GERSTEIN, Politico: Well, he had access to a lot of very sensitive information at the NSA as a senior manager there.
And he was believe by the government to have leaked information to a reporter at The Baltimore Sun about a dispute that was going on within the agency over two different types of essentially surveillance systems, one that was sort of homegrown within the agency, and another much larger, more expensive one that contractors were looking to sell the agency.
He thought they should stick with the cheaper in-house version, and others at the agency decided to go in another direction. He essentially disclosed — or the government claims he disclosed information about that dispute to the reporter.
RAY SUAREZ: In the end, he pleaded to a reduced charge of exceeding authorized access to a government computer system.
In your story for Politico, you call it a humiliating turn of events for the government. Why?
JOSH GERSTEIN: Well, it seems like the government really lost its nerve here at the last minute.
The trial was supposed to open on Monday. There had been a lot of pretrial action going back and forth for the last year. As you mentioned, there were 10 felony counts going into this that could have led to Drake spending literally dozens of years in prison, perhaps the rest of his natural life.
And then, at the last minute, you have this misdemeanor plea offered to him that will probably result in him getting little or even no jail time. The government clearly didn't want to go forward with the case
They say they were concerned, because of the judge's rulings, that classified information would spill out into the public domain at this trial.
I'm not sure that that can explain the entirety of that discrepancy between dozens of years and the potential of no jail time for a mere misdemeanor.
RAY SUAREZ: Well they could have anticipated that when they laid these charges on, couldn't they?
JOSH GERSTEIN: Sure. I understand, from former prosecutors, that they do game these things out, what classified information will come out at trial or what a judge may order to be released.
And it's also worth noting that they're — the law says that the Justice Department had the right to appeal those rulings by the judge immediately before the trial and get a ruling, if they thought they were erroneous. They decided not to do that, and instead to agree to this misdemeanor plea.
RAY SUAREZ: When it comes to prosecuting leak cases, when it comes to internally policing these kinds of matters, has there been a change in approach from the Bush administration to the Obama administration?
JOSH GERSTEIN: Well, there are certainly a lot of these prosecutions going on right now. By many counts, there are about five that are either ongoing right now or have taken place since the Obama administration came into office.
It's hard to know in these, what we call Espionage Act leak prosecutions, whether the Obama administration should really be thought to be responsible for them in a strict sense, in that a lot of the matters are left over from the Bush administration from the post-9/11 concern about classified information, about the threat of terrorism and so forth.
So, it's not clear whether this is entirely an initiative on the part of the Obama administration or if Obama officials are basically acquiescing in cases that got started under the previous administration.
RAY SUAREZ: Drake was charged under the Espionage Act…
JOSH GERSTEIN: Right.
RAY SUAREZ: … the same act that Aldrich Ames and other famous spies have been charged under.
But was he really more of a whistle-blower than a spy?
JOSH GERSTEIN: Well, certainly, he and his allies contend that he was really a whistle-blower. He was trying to alert first folks inside the government, in Congress, in inspector general's offices in the government to what he considered mismanagement or waste at the NSA.
There is no evidence that he was trying to hurt the United States or was angry at the country or anything along those lines. So, a lot of folks claim that using the Espionage Act, which can cause — carry a penalty of up to 10 years in prison for this sort of a violation for each count, was essentially overkill.
Other senior officials who have mishandled classified information intentionally have basically gotten a slap on the wrist.
RAY SUAREZ: The case is now in the hands of the judge. When will Thomas Drake and the U.S. government learn his fate?
JOSH GERSTEIN: Well, the middle of next month, in July, there is a sentencing set. He could theoretically get up to a year in prison, but prosecutors have agreed essentially not to seek a prison sentence. So, most folks think it's likely that the result will be him being essentially released on probation.
RAY SUAREZ: Josh Gerstein of Politico, thanks for joining us.
JOSH GERSTEIN: Sure, Ray.

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Court grants Madonna adoption case delay
LILONGWE (Reuters) - Malawi's High Court has agreed to delay a hearing to finalize pop star Madonna's adoption of a boy from the southern African nation until May 15, a senior court official said on Monday.
Madonna had asked the court to postpone the hearing from April 22 because she had to travel to the United States on business, a lawyer close to the case had said on Saturday.
"I believe May 15 should be the final date for the hearing unless her lawyers ask for another date and put up reasonable arguments for that," the High Court official told Reuters on condition of anonymity.
Madonna's attorney Alan Chinula declined to comment.
Malawi's government recommended earlier this month that the court approve the adoption of two-year-old David Banda.
The pop diva met the boy in an orphanage in 2006 and began adoption proceedings soon afterwards. He has been living with Madonna and her film director husband Guy Ritchie in London since shortly after the adoption process began.
The adoption has been controversial, with critics accusing the government of skirting laws that ban non-residents from adopting children in Malawi, one of the countries in Africa hardest hit by AIDS.
The epidemic has left an estimated one million orphans in the country.
(Reporting by Mabvuto Banda; Editing by Caroline Drees and Chloe Fussell)
Source: Reuters.
La cour accorde le délai dans le cas de l'adoption de Madonna.
La Cour Suprême du Malawi a consenti à retarder une audition afin d'achever l'adoption de la pop star Madonna d'un garçon de la nation africaine du sud jusqu'au 15 mai, a dit un officiel de la Cour lundi.
"Je crois que le 15 mai devrait être la date finale pour l'audition à moins que ses avocats ne demandent une autre date et donnent des arguments raisonnables pour cela", a dit l'officiel de la Cour Suprême à Reuters sur la condition d'anonymat.


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A company is an independent legal entity, which is treated separately from its shareholders and directors. Since it is a fictitious entity, it must be represented by an identifiable body of persons. In respect of a company, it is the Board of Directors which is entitled to represent and take actions which bind the company.
The Board of Directors has several checks and restrictions on exercising its powers under the Companies Act and others which may be imposed in the articles. Moreover, Board of Directors is required under section 134 (3) of the Companies Act, 2013 to present to the company in the general meeting of the company, a report stating important financial and other information related to the company. You can download a sample Board's Report here.
The nature of restrictions applicable on the board of directors is discussed below.
Power of shareholders to make regulations applicable to Board of Directors
To exercise certain powers of the board, the Companies Act requires it to pass resolutions at a board meeting. For instance, if the company has to borrow any money, through issue of debentures or any other way, the board must pass a resolution to that effect. Similarly, resolutions need to be passed in board meetings for investing the funds of the company or in order to make a loan. The Companies Act has specified some details to be mentioned in the resolutions, which should be studied at the time of making such resolutions.
2. Restriction on making political contributions under Companies Act A company is not allowed to make any political contribution (donation, subscription or payment either to a political party or to a person for a political purpose) until it has been in existence for at least three financial years. A company which is eligible to make political contribution may only do so by passing a board resolution to that effect and may not make such contributions in excess of 7.5 percent (under the 1956 Act this limit was 5 percent) of its net profit in preceding three financial years.
3. Matters for which shareholder/minority consent is required in a private company In a private company, the board of directors has flexibility of operation and wide ranging powers while the shareholders control the board indirectly as the majority of shareholders have the power to hire or fire directors in a shareholders' meeting. Let's understand the rights for minority protection in greater detail:
a.Board related rights The minority shareholders are often unable to appoint any directors or take part in the decision making process by default – and may not be represented on the board at all. Hence, minority investors in private companies often ask for a set of minority rights – which includes right to appoint one or more directors on the board.
Usually appointment of directors would be pro rata to shareholding, with a minimum of one director being appointed by the minority shareholder. Sometimes minority shareholders appoint observers to the board who do not vote in the board proceedings but keep a tab on the activities of the board on behalf of the minority shareholders. Although they don't have any right to vote, they have a right to be present in board meetings).
These matters have to be addressed in an investment agreement signed by the shareholders (shareholders' agreement) at the time when the minority shareholder buys a stake in a private company, failing which the minority would not be able to participate in proceedings.
Under the Companies Act, 2013, to have a fair representation of the minority shareholders in a listed company (a shareholder having shares whose nominal value is less than twenty thousand rupees), such shareholders may elect one director to represent their interests.
b. Minority protection through list of reserved matters requiring minority consent Even if the minority shareholders get a place in the board, usually the directors appointed by the majority shareholders outnumber directors appointed by the minority shareholders in the board. Since the board makes decisions through voting, those shareholders who have majority of directors can effectively make any decision without consulting or taking consent of the other shareholders.
To protect the interests of minority shareholders, especially investors, a list of reserved matters is created. To make any decision related to this list of reserved matters, the board is required to take affirmative consent of the minority shareholders or their nominee directors. Affirmative consent of the investors can be taken in a shareholder meeting or their nominee directors in a board meeting.
This works as a veto right in favour of the minority shareholders and is a significant way in which minority investors in a company retains decision making authority over important matters that can significantly impact the business and profitability of the company.
These limitations are also first negotiated into a shareholders' agreement and later incorporated into the articles of the company, and is a standard procedure after a company receives funding from angel investors, VCs etc.
c. Minority rights in articles The articles of association of a company can place limitations on the power of directors to take certain actions. The restrictions placed on majority through an investment agreement and other minority rights are hence incorporated into the articles of association as far as possible in order to make the same binding on the company as well as shareholders.
Note: The earlier Companies Act formally recognized only two kinds of shareholder resolutions – ordinary resolutions (greater than 50 percent vote) and special resolutions (greater than 75 percent vote).
Pursuant to investment documentation, investors used to include an affirmative rights clause which added a list of reserved matters into the articles. This clause in the articles stated that their consent must be taken if any action is taken on any of the reserved matters. Depending on the provisions of the Companies Act, actions on these matters could be taken if there was director or shareholder consent from the requisite majority (which should include the investor or their representatives as well.
The Companies Act 2013 has specifically permitted companies to insert clauses in their articles which are 'entrenched' – that is, directors cannot take actions on these clauses without consent from the requisite proportion of shareholders (which could be even higher than 75 percent). Essentially, this allows shareholders to include 'supermajority' provisions in the articles (i.e. requiring even higher than 75 percent shareholder vote).
If used judiciously, these powers can be very handy in ensuring adequate checks in corporate governance mechanisms within the company.
4. Matters for which shareholder/minority consent is required in a public company Public companies have many safeguards in the Companies Act in form of limitation on the power of the board of directors. In case of a listed company, there would be further elaborate limitations and checks on the powers of the board imposed by SEBI guidelines, rules and stock exchange regulations. For instance, even at the stage of forming the board, a listed company is required to include independent directors who are not interested in the business of the company or connected to the promoters. Earlier, this required as per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement – this requirement is now reiterated in the Companies Act, 2013 with respect to listed companies.
Restricted powers of delegation:
The prohibitions listed below, in cases (a) and (b) are absolute, while in cases in (c) and (d) delegation is permitted to limited categories of persons, and subject to certain conditions that were specifically mentioned under the Companies Act, 1956 (these are listed below). As per the new Companies Act, 2013, the Board is free to stipulate any conditions under the resolution prohibiting delegation.
The restricted powers of the board are:
(A) the power to make calls on shareholders in respect of money unpaid on their shares;
(B) the power to issue securities, including debentures;
(C) the power to borrow money (otherwise than on debentures).
This power could earlier be delegated to specified categories of persons (listed below) by a board resolution specifying the total amount outstanding at any one time up to which moneys may be borrowed by the delegate.
The Companies Act 2013 does not specify any stipulations that the board resolution must mention – the board can specify the restrictions on the delegate that it feels appropriate.
(D) the power to invest the funds of the company
This power could earlier be delegated to specified categories of persons (listed below) by a board resolution specifying the total amount up to which the funds may be invested, and the nature of the investments which may be made by the delegate.
The Companies Act 2013 does not specify any stipulations that the board resolution must mention – the board can specify the restrictions on the delegate that it feels appropriate.
(E) the power to make loans, issue guarantees or provide security for loans
This power could earlier be delegated to specified categories of persons (listed below) by a board resolution specifying the total amount up to which loans may be made by the delegate, the purposes for which the loans may be made, and the maximum amount of loans which may be made for each such purpose in individual cases.
The Companies Act 2013 does not specify any stipulations that the board resolution must mention – the board can specify the restrictions on the delegate that it feels appropriate.
The Companies Act 2013 also restricts delegation in respect of the following functions:
- Authorization of buy-back
- Approval of Board's report
- Diversification of business of the company
- Approval of amalgamations, mergers and reconstruction, takeover or acquisition of a controlling or susbstantial stake in the company
- Other matters that the Central Government may prescribe
Categories of persons to whom powers mentioned in (c) to (d) may be delegated has remained similar under new Companies Act 2013 as well - a committee of directors, the managing director, the manager or any other principal officer of the company (or a branch office) may be delegated these powers.
There are no restrictions on the Board of a private company for the purpose of delegating any other powers.
However, note that shareholders may place restrictions on the power of the board (both in a private company and a public company) to delegate the powers mentioned above through regulations passed in general meeting or through articles of association.
- Restrictions on director's dealings with companies and related-party transactions
Related party transactions are governed by multiple legal and accountancy frameworks – Companies Act, Income Tax Act (for tax purposes) and under Accounting Standards (for accounting purposes). Related party transactions can potentially be used to distort the impact of tax laws by shifting income from one taxable party to another, an evil sought to be regulated by the concept of 'transfer pricing' under tax laws. Under the Companies Act, the primary intention behind regulating related party transactions is to prevent directors from deriving personal benefits at the cost of the shareholders by avoiding a conflict of interest.
The Companies Act has several provisions which regulate conflict of interest. As the company primarily acts through the board of directors, the conflict of interest provisions regulate conduct of directors at board or committee meetings.
Related party transactions could be of two kinds – i) transactions where the company is entering into contracts for purchase or sale of products or services, leasing of property, etc. or ii) purely financing transactions, where equity, debentures or loans are sought to be obtained. Additional restrictions are imposed on the second kind of transactions. They are explained later in this chapter and also separately in more detail, under the chapter on business structuring and inter-corporate finance. Currently, we will examine the governance requirements for the first kind of transactions.
We mention below the key provisions for regulating situations in which a conflict of interest can arise (such transactions are also known as 'related party transactions' in corporate law), and the obligations of directors in such situations.
ii) Identification and regulation of a related party transaction under company law
The Companies Act (both 1956 and 2013) requires prior board approval (at a meeting) if a company intends to enter into certain types of contracts identified below as 'Restricted Contracts', with a director or his relative, a firm in which a director or a relative (defined below) is a partner, any other partner of such a firm, or a private company of which the director is a member or director. These persons can be understood as 'Related Parties'.
As a new development, the Companies Act 2013 has provided a definition of 'related party' – it includes:
- a director, key managerial personnel (KMP), relative of a director or KMP
- Firm or company in which a director / manager or his relative is a partner or director
- Public company where the director / manager (along with relatives) holds more than 2 percent of the capital
- Group companies (i.e. holding, subsidiary and associate companies)
- Any person in accordance with whose advice the company acts (excluding advisors in professional capacity).
The list of restricted contracts has been expanded by the 2013 Act – broadly, the Companies Act 1956 regulated contracts for i) sale, purchase, supply of any goods, materials and services or ii) for underwriting the subscription of any shares or debentures of the company.
As per the 2013 Act, selling, leasing or otherwise transferring property, appointment of agents for sale, purchase or supply of goods and services and appointment of the person to an 'office of profit' (defined as any position where remuneration is received in any capacity other than director – receipt of salary, fee, commission and perquisites qualifies as remuneration for holding an office of profit) in the company or its group companies are also covered within the ambit of restricted contracts.
Thus, a contract which can be identified as a Restricted Contract which is entered into with a Related Party will be governed by the above requirements.
What is the relevance of the clause requiring a Board resolution?
Note that the Board is entitled to delegate certain functions to individual directors or to even third parties (this is done by passing a board resolution and executing a power of attorney in favour of the director or the third party). If any transaction qualifies as a related party transaction, it must be specifically authorized by the board pursuant to a resolution at a board meeting (a resolution by circulation will not suffice) - the individual director or third party who is exercising powers delegated by the board cannot enter into the transaction pursuant to the board resolution and power of attorney.


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A wise choice
Greg Russell
Hsiang-te Kung will tell you he is just an ordinary man. "Don't make me special," the University of Memphis professor of geography says. But Kung is no ordinary man. He lives by words of wisdom drawn from the ages, philosophies first uttered centuries ago by Confucius. And using this wisdom, Kung, not surprisingly a direct descendant of the sage, has become the man of the moment at the U of M. He recently helped the University secure a prestigious Confucius Institute, beating out several top southeastern universities along the way.
"I tell people to respect others, work hard and to be honest and sincere," Kung says. "In doing that, we can live in harmony and make society a better place to live in."
University President Shirley C. Raines and Hubei University President Wu Chuan-xi sign an agreement linking the two schools as partners of the Confucius Institute. Hubei is funding at least one scholarship for a U of M student and is donating several hundred volumes of Chinese literature for a 4,000-book library that will be part of the Confucius Institute, to be located in Wilder Tower.
It is a philosophy he teaches to his students and family and, in the past year, in putting together a proposal to the Chinese Embassy and the Office of the Chinese Language Council International that resulted in the U of M being chosen to house a Confucius Institute. The University is one of about 20 schools in the United States selected for an Institute, joining such places of higher education as the University of Kansas, UCLA, North Carolina State University, Michigan State University and the University of Maryland. Once the initiative is complete, the U of M will be one of approximately 150 institutes worldwide hosting a Confucius Institute. The school bested several other universities in the state and region with a proposal spearheaded by Kung that Chinese officials said was "one of the best proposals ever."
The purpose of the Institute is widespread, according to Kung. It will create better trade relations, promote understanding of the Chinese language and culture, develop friendly relations between the U.S. and China, accelerate the expansion of multiculturalism, and provide opportunities for students studying the Chinese language through courses and exchange programs. In addition, the Institute will house an extensive library of Chinese literature, with some 4,000 books being donated to the U of M by the Office of the Chinese Language Council International and additional volumes coming from its partner school in China, Hubei University.
One of the most important aspects, Kung says, is outreach.
"We are seeking to promote the Chinese culture and language not only at the University, but in the community and throughout the southeast," Kung says. "We will create a more harmonious relationship between the U.S. and China through this outreach."
Kung says an example of this outreach is a plan that will send area K-12 principals to China to learn about Chinese culture. This knowledge will eventually trickle down to Mid-South school children. Similar projects will follow.
A China Study Center will also be created within the Institute and will act as a research unit that targets contemporary China's social and natural problems.
The National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, headquartered in Beijing, will fund the Confucius Institute at the University.
The facility certainly is a feather in the cap for the U of M and the timing is impeccable. Since President Bush normalized trade relations with China in 2002, the country has burst onto the scene as an economic world power.
"The 20th century was the United States' century," says philanthropist Rudi Scheidt, a former cotton executive who has spent much time in China and for whom the U of M School of Music is named. "Odds are the 21st century, the century we are in now, will be the century of China and eventually India. No matter what line of work you are in, this will be one of the major factors that will measure your success. So learn a little Chinese. Study Eastern cultures."
The Confucius Institute also fits in with plans by President Shirley Raines to position the University as one of the leading metropolitan research universities in the country by 2012. She says that the University has always had strong connections to China through various exchange programs, and this will only strengthen the bond.
"The University of Memphis is deeply honored to receive this much-sought-after Confucius Institute," says Dr. Raines. "Memphis has a long history of involvement with China in trade and in cultural exchanges. The Confucius Institute will build on our strong friendship and opportunities for students and faculty."
Dr. Hsiang-te Kung, a descendant of Confucius, was instrumental in helping the U of M land a Confucius Institute on campus. Photos by Lindsey Lissau.
The U of M already offers exchange programs with a multitude of Chinese universities, including China Three Gorges University, Huazhong Normal University, East China Normal University, Xinjiang University and Shanghai University. Chinese language classes have been offered at the U of M since 1985. Some 30 professors from China teach at the University.
As the proposal was being developed, officials from the Chinese Embassy and the Office of the Chinese Language Council International visited campus on several occasions. In return, Kung and various U of M officials, including Raines
and Provost Ralph Faudree, have traveled to China.
The Institute will have its own floor in Wilder Tower and should be finished in 2008. Kung says a sculpture of Confucius to be designed by a local artist will greet visitors. Space for the 4,000-book library as well as room for a director and at least two visiting Chinese professors is planned.
Kung says the University was able to secure the Institute over other universities because of several factors.
"Memphis is the headquarters of several international companies such as FedEx, International Paper, a regional medical center and St. Jude," Kung says. "FedEx already has a huge presence in China," he says, while mentioning that after Raines signed the final agreement, it was sent to China via FedEx.
One deciding factor in the U of M receiving the Institute was made possible by the donation of $1 million by an anonymous benefactor that created an Asian Studies and International Trade program on campus. Students in this discipline will pursue a rigorous curriculum that includes in-depth international business and economics study, extensive study of either Japanese or Chinese language and advanced courses in the history and geography of Asia.
"Universities are being asked more and more by American companies to produce students who are entering the job market who possess the skills to function in a global market, particularly in Asia," says Faudree. "Our program will provide students with the critical combination of skills that these companies are seeking."
Kung says the U of M's partner school, Hubei University, will set up at least one scholarship at the University. Expect dozens of teacher, student and researcher exchanges with China as the program grows.
Hubei University is located in central China's Hubei Province and has ties with universities and research institutes in Australia, Britain, America, Japan, France and other countries, which will further the U of M's reach.
One Chinese official says Kung himself was a major reason Memphis was selected.
"I'm very respectful to know you are an offspring of Confucius," William Hu, an administrator at Hubei University, wrote to Kung. "[I have been told] that though you are an expert in geography, you are also dedicated in promoting Chinese culture to America."
Kung, who has been at the U of M since 1981, remains modest but proud of his heritage. He says that his family name is included in Confucius' family tree, which is kept inside the Confucius Temple in Qufu City in China's Shandong Province. Confucius, who lived between 551 and 479 B.C., is still revered in China as the wisest man in history.
Kung was born in China and grew up in Taiwan. He came to the States in 1969 and began teaching geography at the U of M in 1981.
The awarding of the Institute ended a nearly yearlong and detailed process by Kung.
"Confucius traveled extensively around China spreading his philosophy," Kung says. "The governors at the time listened to him and helped tie the family, society and the country together."
Which, in a way, is what Kung has accomplished in helping the University secure the Institute.
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"It's hard to get a good read on Downer given all the pluses and minuses to arrive at 'underlying' earnings, but it looks OK and guidance is OK," CBA analyst Ben Brownette added.
Downer's FY13 guidance was in line with consensus while interest cover is 2.89 times against its covenant of 2.25 times, down from 3 times in the previous corresponding period.
Meanwhile, UGL said it expects to deliver a similar trading outcome in FY13 compared with FY13, "which implies an 11 per cent downgrade to consensus," Deutsche Bank said.
Goldman Sachs concurs, saying "we are currently forecasting net profit after tax (pre-amortisation of $195 million relative to the FY12 underlying result of $168 million."
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text: Opening Ceremony has been fairly busy these days, linking up with a range of collaborators for special co-created products. After the announcement arrived that they would be joining adidas Originals on a special Fall/Winter 2012 collection, availability today begins to hit select stockists including End Clothing. The "Dress Rubber" pair of shoes arrives in a decidedly semi-transparent tonal upper and is mocked up in a custom "Legion Blue" colorway. Fusing inspirations from cycling, swimwear and more traditional footwear iterations, the Dress Rubber Shoe is rather understated in terms of branding with the exception of elements of debossed logos on the tongue and heel. Tonal stitchwork and an interior paisley footing that coincides with the overall theme round things out. Availability is now offered through End Clothing for a retail of £95 GBP (approximately $150 USD).


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President Leroy Morishita (center) poses with the youth members of the congregation at Glad Tidings Church of God of Christ in Hayward. (Photo: Barry Zepel)
CSUEB, CSU partner for Super Sunday 2012 in East Bay region
- March 6, 2012 11:50am
Cal State East Bay partnered with the CSU and 22 African American churches in the East Bay region for Super Sunday Feb. 19 in an effort to increase the number of African Americans attending college.
Throughout the day, CSU presidents, trustees, professors, staff members and Chancellor Charles B. Reed address congregations about the importance of a college education during the seventh annual Super Sunday events.
Chancellor Reed spoke before the congregation of Family Bible Fellowship Church in Newark, while new CSUEB President Leroy Morishita addressed two separate congregations of Glad Tidings Church of God of Christ in Hayward. And in an early start to Super Sunday one week earlier, President Morishita spoke to two separate morning congregations of Acts Full Gospel Church in Oakland.
As the university's outreach has grown through the years, CSU staff and church education liaisons have continued meeting to further develop ways to communicate with the African American community, particularly young men. New programs launched include financial aid workshops, expanded distribution of college materials to sixth through 12th grade students and their parents, and the development of a how-to guide for church educational advisers who work directly with families within these communities.
Following each of the selected church services on Super Sunday, CSU outreach directors and church education advisors provided information on the application and admission process, including virtual tours through CSU Mentor, the Web site that helps students apply for college. CSU officials and staff members also discussed the role of parent involvement and early student preparation in getting to college.
One of the informational pieces to be distributed during Super Sunday is the "How to Get to College" poster, providing middle and high school students and their parents with step-by-step information on the path to college. Members of each congregation also heard about the CSU's Early Assessment Program, an academic preparation testing program enabling 11th graders to gauge their college readiness in English language arts and mathematics long before applying to the CSU.
Additional information about the Super Sunday, including the names and addresses of participating churches, can be found on the Cal State East Bay Web site.
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COLUMBIA, Mo.— University of Missouri Health Care has selected Mayo Medical Laboratories as its primary reference laboratory for advanced laboratory testing. The collaboration will make test results available to providers and patients faster through MU Health Care's electronic medical record. It is also expected to save MU Health Care more than $1 million annually.
This agreement provides MU Health Care physicians and staff with access to Mayo Clinic's extensive menu of more than 4,000 laboratory tests in every subspecialty of medicine. Also, MU Health Care laboratories and practitioners will be able to speak directly with Mayo physicians and scientists to review patient test orders and interpret results.
Specimens obtained at MU Health Care will be transported via air to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, with results often available the following day through a computer interface that enters the information directly into each patient's medical record. Additionally, Mayo Medical Laboratories will work closely with MU Health Care to enhance the test menu of MU-performed tests through a suite of consultation and support services.
"Mayo Medical Laboratories will help us build on and diversify in-house lab testing at MU Health Care," said William Miller, MD, director of clinical laboratories and transfusion medicine for MU Health Care. "Our highly skilled laboratory staff members perform more than one million lab tests each year, and this new relationship will further enhance their expertise and benefits to our patients.
"The new agreement pertains only to those specialized tests that are currently being outsourced to laboratories outside our health system," Miller said. "Of the approximate 3,000 different medical tests that we offer at MU Health Care, the health system previously outsourced certain proprietary or specialized tests to about 50 different laboratories. By consolidating services with Mayo Clinic, we will be saving time and money."
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Riverview is a hodgepodge of early Winnipeg mansions, interspersed with bungalows and storey-and-a-half dwellings constructed during the post-Second World War boom to accommodate returning soldiers and their families. Today, the lovely, treed district is undergoing a renovation renaissance as many young people have been snapping up the relatively inexpensive houses and modernizing them.
Lianne said she purchased a storey-and-a-half house near Churchill Drive in the late 1990s. More than three years ago, she and her partner, Mark, had their first child. Although their 1,300-square-foot home is small by modern standards, Lianne said they have chosen to renovate rather than move to another area of the city as Riverview is a beautiful, family-friendly district and a perfect place to raise their son, Finn.
"Mark and I have recently completed two fairly large renos, including a sitting room addition to the back of our house and a makeover of our kitchen," said Lianne, a biologist at Fisheries and Oceans Canada on the University of Manitoba campus.
She said the sitting room reno was motivated by the birth of their child.
"We wanted extra living space as well as a mosquito-free environment for Finn to play in during the summer," she said.
Lianne said she consulted many designers and contractors before choosing Leon Moryl, a Winnipeg designer living in Riverview, when he showed her an unattached addition he'd created for a neighbour.
"After I saw the addition, I immediately said, 'Yes, can you do that for us, except attach it to our house?' "
The attached sitting room Leon designed for Lianne and Mark is a combination of cedar-tone beams supporting a cathedral ceiling with open rafters and screened windows on three sides. The large, comfortable area Lianne said "friends exclaim over" is accessible from the dining room by a sliding glass door.
She said Moryl created an uncluttered approach to the sitting room by building a bench seat onto a dining room wall. With the dining table pushed close to the bench, a thoroughfare to the sitting room was created, including a cosy eating nook with seating for four on the bench and three more on chairs on the opposite side of the table.
The kitchen and eating area were assimilated by removing a wall that contained a single door, she said, adding she and Mark had a small disagreement over the appearance of the kitchen.
"He wanted a traditional look and I wanted a modern look," she said.
They compromised by mounting Mark's quasi-western "Good People Drink Good Beer" sign on a feature wall in the kitchen and placing his antique weigh scale atop a cabinet over the sink. As a trade-off, Lianne said, she incorporated her favourite paint palette by Sarah Richardson into the room's colour scheme.
"I love Richardson's taste in grey and taupe," said Lianne, whose kitchen walls are painted dove grey to meld with the grey-tinted cabinets, cork floor and Cambria quartz countertops, a spectrum of grey, taupe, cream and buff tones.
The muted colour motif is repeated in a series of narrow, brickwork tiles forming a backsplash for a stainless sink, and covering a feature wall that highlights a ceramic-top stove on the opposite side of the room.
"My main practical concern in the kitchen was to increase the counter space, as I had about three feet (0.9 metres) of working area," Lianne said.
This was accomplished by tearing out the circa-1945 cabinets and replacing them with custom-built units by Mosaic Millwork of Winnipeg.
The painted wood cabinets not only increased the kitchen's countertop space about 10-fold, but added much-needed storage space, as did a new pantry, she said.
She added Leon suggested curved fronts on the corner cabinets would eliminate awkward edges, while further enlarging floor area and adding a pleasing aesthetic flow to the room.
"Leon's design included a built-in microwave and dishwasher, as well as a rearrangement of the fridge and stove to more practical positions in the kitchen. This did as much to increase the efficiency of the room as the curved cabinets did," she said, adding all the major appliances are top-of-the-line products featuring brushed stainless steel finishes.
The appliance upgrade required replacing the existing 100-amp fuse service with a 200-amp breaker panel to handle the extra load, a costly but necessary change that included running new wiring, she said.
The couple decided to forgo pot lighting in favour of track lighting because the installation of the electrical boxes required for the pots would have required cutting holes in the ceiling and running more wires, creating an extra mess and an added expense.
"We're really pleased with the track lighting, as it can be adjusted to shine in many directions, giving us exactly the right amount of illumination for working in the kitchen."
She added the LED lights can be dimmed to create a softer, mellower atmosphere.
Leanne calculated her original budget of $25,000 increased to more than $45,000 by the time the reno was completed.
She said this was not unexpected, as she selected high-end materials and products, including replacement windows, for most of the project.
"I spent $9,000 on quartz countertops because they don't have to be sealed like granite, the electrical upgrade was about $7,000, the custom-built cabinets were over $10,000, and I bought very good appliances," she said, adding labour costs and design drawing fees accounted for the rest. "Though I was over budget, I got exactly what I wanted and I absolutely love the renovation," she said.
As the couple intends to remain in Riverview for many years, she said their next project is a complete basement overhaul.


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Sergeant Kelvin Stacey was acquitted of assault, occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH), due to lack of evidence, at a court martial in Bulford, Wiltshire.
But he remains on trial facing a lesser charge of common assault, drafted as an alternative to the ABH charge.
Sgt Stacey, 30, is among seven Queen's Lancashire Regiment soldiers on trial for allegedly ill-treating suspected insurgents in Iraq.
The four-month prosecution case came to an end on Monday and Sgt Stacey was found not guilty of the ABH charge by a seven-member judging panel at the court martial.
Under military law, a court martial board can clear a defendant of a charge if it believes the prosecution has presented insufficient evidence to convict or warrant a defendant's defence team mounting a formal case in response.
Stacey's six co-defendants Cpl Donald Payne, L/Cpl Wayne Crowcroft, Pte Darren Fallon, Warrant Officer Mark Davies, Maj Michael Peebles and Colonel Jorge Mendonca, 43, the Queen's Lancashire Regiment's former commander remain on trial.
One of the seven accused, Cpl Donald Payne, has admitted the war crime of inhumanely treating civilian detainees in southern Iraq. But he denies other charges relating to the alleged abuse.
L/Cpl Crowcroft and Pte Fallon, formerly of the Queen's Lancashire Regiment(QLR), which is now the Duke of Lancaster Regiment, deny the charge of inhumane treatment.
The charges faced by the seven soldiers at the Military Court Centre at Bulford Camp also relate to the death of Baha Mousa, 26, in custody in Basra.
Mr Mousa, a hotel receptionist, was among a group of detainees arrested following a counter-insurgency operation in September 2003.
In September, Cpl Payne, 35, of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, became the first British soldier to admit to a war crime after pleading guilty to the inhumane treatment charge.
He denies further charges of perverting the course of justice and manslaughter.
Maj Michael Peebles, 35, and Warrant Officer Mark Davies, 37, both of the Intelligence Corps, face charges of negligently performing a duty.
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Have Cat Questions? Ask a Cat Vet Online.
Dear friend
I known this is very upsetting to you because these are your babies and you want them to get along like they were.
You do not need a behaviorist for cats. They are really quite easy to understand.
They do not rationalize, nor are they capable of in depth thought or reasoning.
Everything they do is basic, logical (to them) and makes perfect sense.
In a cat heirarchy a strong kitty will always try to take over and assume the head cat position. In addition, that is always subject to changes if cat one senses weakness in cat two. Cats DO work things out in their own way and they could care less what humans (or behaviorists) think. They only respond to the energy of another animal be it feline, canine or human. Punishment is useless and counterproductive because they simply do not understand being hurt - they would just try to avoid the hurter in the future but it would not teach them anything.(except fear)
Cats do not follow a pack leader the way dogs do but they do sense their human moms energy and respond accordingly - so if you are nervous, they will be nervous. If you are stressed, they are stressed as well.
Since they have been together a while there is no getting to know you phase. They already know what to expect from each other.
Cats do not recognize others by sight, they depend more on scent, so if some tumil is going on in or oudoors, they can sometimes take it out on each other and begin hissing and spitting.
Something spooked cat one so he blames cat two - he does not understand that an ouside influince caused the initial prolem.
I know this sounds simple - because it is - just be a calm, assertive, loving energy in their lives. When they are at home , they will look to you to judge whether the environment is safe. If you sit there with a calm attitude - it will calm them. If they sense that you are upset, they will think there is something to fear so just be as nonchalant as possible and CALM.
I would not confine any cat because they will want to get past any closed doors - cats are like that and they will be overwhelmed with curiosity as to what lurks on the other side.Plus they would be stressed by confinement (which cats HATE). . However, they must always have a safe spot to retreat to if he scares the other .If he prefers one room - that's fine - he may have made it his territory.
If he starts at he girl - just say SHUSH and tap him very lightly on the head. That lets him know (in a cat way) that the behavior is unacceptable and he will understand that feline method of correction and not be hurt, upset or insulted. A cat will only learn from someone stronger that him who is calm, assertive and puts him in his place. As soon as he shows any sign of going after anyone , grab him by his scruff and say NO! in a hissing voice , then gently but firmly tap his head . You must do this every single time you see it.
Do not yell, spray water or act upset, Just immediately calmly and firmly correct him. This will teach him that his aggression will not be tolerated the way another cat would treat him - except the NO! would be a hiss and the tap would be with a paw.. That will learn his respect and he will leave sis alone. Consistancy is the key here.
Just imagine how stressed you become when he goes after her - well he can feel your anxiety and takes advange. A strong cat would never put up with this from him - but your girl is showing him she is afraid and He is trying to rule her
Get a feliway plug in and rescue remedy at a pet supply to safely keep them calm.Use rescue remedy also at a pet supply.
Please let me know how things are going. If you have questions along the way I will always be here for you.
I will help you resolve this so they can get back to being great buds.
Warmest best wishes,


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The MEDITATION REGRESSION Series . . . helps you discover and learn meditation and regression techniques. The meditations utilise powerful imagery to promote physical, mental, and spiritual healing and renewal; profound relaxation; and deeper self-understanding. The regressions provide different techniques for retrieval of memories from this lifetime and prior lifetimes, as well as methods to access spiritual states and inner wisdom.
REGRESSION TO TIMES AND PLACES uses several visualisations to access the mind-body connection for healing; for releasing negative thoughts, feelings, and emotions; and for replacing them with positive energy, peace, wisdom, love, and joy. Dr. Brian L. Weiss uses a technique of recounting different historical time periods and suggesting the visualisation of geographical places to trigger past-life memories.
About the Author
A graduate of Columbia University and Yale Medical School, Brian L. Weiss, M.D., is Chairman Emeritus of Psychiatry at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami and also maintains a private practice. In addition, he is the author of several books on past-life regression therapy, including Many Lives, Many Masters and Mirrors of Time; and conducts national and international seminars, experiential workshops, and training programs for professionals.
Series: Meditation Regression
Audience: General
Format: Audio CD
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 1
Published: 24th April 2008
Publisher: Hay House Inc
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 10.4 x 13.6 x 1.0
Weight (kg): 0.08
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Friday, December 17, 2010
O.K. So I'm a Procrastinator... (a Quick & Inexpensive Teacher's Gift)
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- December 17, 2010 at 6:09 AM
- Needled Mom said...
Great idea too!
- December 17, 2010 at 8:36 AM
- Kim West said...
I had given each of the teachers (and my kids' counselor) a "tiny treats" bag by happy zombie with various candies inside plus a small gift certificate. My kid's last day of school was yesterday. I love your idea though! I might have to "borrow" it for the end of the year gifties.
- December 17, 2010 at 11:19 AM
- Stitched With Prayer said...
Amber, you did GREAT!!! A terrific idea and the teachers will be so touched that it is hand made...we all know gifts from hand and heart are the best! As for the decorative supplies, I don't have any because I am not a scrapbooker but I could have tried to whip up something fun with fabric. Fortunately, I don't have to do the teacher gift thing anymore. After raising my girls and then my grandsons, I'm happy to sit back, relax and watch the other parents treat the precious teachers that give so much of their selves to our children. Well done! Hugs...
- December 17, 2010 at 12:03 PM
- Drucilla's Stitches said...
Nothing better than a homemade gift!! The colors are gorgeous and I think the letter embellishment is so cute! My daughter makes her own notebooks for many of her subjects now that she is older. Love this idea. Is the spiral covered with rick-rack? Thanks for sharing~
- December 18, 2010 at 6:00 PM
- Thimbleanna said...
Boy, you can't beat that! Very, very Cute!
- December 20, 2010 at 10:18 PM


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Review: iPad mini gives you most of an iPad at half the size
Apple iPad mini with Wi-FiMacworld Rating
Battery life: iPad mini
Speaking of charging, the iPad mini includes Apple's 5-watt USB charger, like the iPhone 5, rather than the 10-watt or 12-watt chargers you get with full-size iPads. This initially surprised me, but it makes a little more sense when you consider that while the fourth-generation iPad has a 42.5-watt-hour battery, the iPad mini uses a 16.3-watt-hour battery, so it will actually charge, using the 5-watt charger, more quickly than the latest iPad with its 12-watt charger. On the other hand, the iPad mini's battery capacity is three times that of the iPhone 5's, so it will take considerably longer to charge the mini than an iPhone.
The iPad mini actually surpasses the latest full-size iPad in one specification: Along the bottom edge, bookending the Lightning-connector port, you'll find two speakers, rather than just one. However, you shouldn't expect a lot from these speakers. You don't get much stereo separation, given how close together the speakers are. (It would have been interesting if Apple had put one speaker on the bottom and one on the top, providing some minor stereo separation with the iPad in landscape orientation.) The iPad mini's audio also sounds tinnier than that of the full-size iPad, likely because either the mini's speaker drivers are smaller or, thanks to the thinness of the mini, have smaller enclosures around them, or both. (We didn't peek inside, and it's tough to tell from iFixit.com's iPad and iPad mini teardowns.) The full-size iPad plays louder, and it sounds better than the mini at the loudest levels; the tinniness of the iPad mini's audio starts to get a little grating at higher volumes. Overall, the iPad mini's speakers are closer in performance to that of the iPhone 5, although the iPad mini sounds a bit clearer than the iPhone.
There's one way, however, in which the mini's speaker layout offers an improvement over its siblings: Because there are two speakers, and they're located near the center of the bottom edge, you're less likely to cover them with your hand when holding the iPad mini in landscape orientation. In my testing watching video and playing games, at least one of the speakers was always unobstructed. On the standard iPad, my left hand often covers the speaker unless I rotate the iPad 180 degrees.
Finally, the mini differs from other iPad models in that it uses the same nano-SIM card as the iPhone 5 does; the standard iPads use the older micro-SIM standard.
Detached from Retina
Surely the most controversial aspect of the iPad mini is that, contrary to Apple's recent trend towards high-resolution screens, it doesn't have a Retina display. Instead, it offers the same screen resolution as the original iPad and the iPad 2, 1024 by 768 pixels. That's considerably lower resolution than the 2048-by-1536-pixel display of the third-generation and fourth-generation iPads, and, in one dimension at least, it's even lower than the 1136-by-640-pixel display of the latest iPhone and iPod touch models.
Each iOS device originally debuted without a Retina display, so the iPad mini is simply following that pattern. But at a time when all other iOS devices—and even Apple's MacBook Pro models—have made the transition to Retina displays, the iPad mini lags behind. For those of us deeply involved in the Apple market (meaning we've already got Retina-display gear) the lack of a Retina display is disappointing.
Does it really matter? That depends largely on your frame of reference. The pixel density of the iPad mini is just 163 pixels per inch (ppi), compared to 264 ppi for the third- and fourth-generation iPads, 326 ppi for the latest iPhone and iPod touch models, 227 ppi for the new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, and 220 ppi for the 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro. If you're accustomed to one of those displays, the iPad mini's lower pixel density is immediately noticeable. This is especially the case with text, which is blockier, but everything—graphics, images, interface elements, you name it—just looks less sharp.
That's surely disappointing to Retina veterans who've been pining for an iPad mini for reading. An iPad this size with a Retina-quality display would be a near-perfect reading device: all the great reading apps and services available for the iPad, in a smaller, lighter, book-sized package. Even Google's Nexus 7, which I've been using for just that purpose, offers slightly clearer text, with a pixel density of 216 ppi. (It's worth noting, however, that in other areas—brightness, color, contrast, and the like—the iPad mini's screen seems better, and I prefer the iPad mini's screen overall.)
At the same time, if you're coming from an iPad 2 or an original iPad, the iPad mini's screen looks considerably better. That's because these older iPads offered 1024 by 768 pixels in a 9.7-inch (diagonal) screen, whereas the iPad mini has the same number of pixels in a 7.9-inch screen—the 163-ppi pixel density of the iPad mini is considerably higher than the 132 ppi of the older iPads, as well as that of every non-Retina Apple laptop, iMac, and display. For example, I spend my days using a 2010 27-inch iMac, and the iPad mini's screen has a higher pixel density and makes the same text look better. In other words, if you're coming from an older iPad or Mac, the iPad mini's screen will be a clear (no pun intended) upgrade.
I should also point out that while the iPad mini's screen looked noticeably non-Retina to me when I first started reading on it (after seven months of daily use of Retina iOS devices), I did acclimate. I went cold turkey with the iPad mini, using it as my only iPad for three days, and by the end of that test, I still noticed the lower pixel density, but the difference wasn't nearly as glaring, even though I was still using an iPhone 5 alongside it. That won't be the case for everyone, and I will of course welcome a Retina iPad mini when it comes along; I'm just saying that the non-Retina display wasn't a deal-killer for me. I still enjoyed long sessions reading the Instapaper, Kindle, iBooks, and Reeder apps, and I liked the iPad mini's smaller size and weight more than I disliked the fact that it didn't have a Retina display.
A reality check: Most people in the world—and the overwhelming majority of people who don't already own a recent iPad or iPhone—have never used a Retina-quality display, let alone used one regularly enough to find the iPad mini's screen lacking. I showed the mini to a few people who haven't yet joined the Retina club, and they were thoroughly impressed by the iPad mini's screen. These are the people Apple is marketing the iPad mini to, not those of us who already have one or more recent iOS devices.
Despite the Retina controversy, giving the iPad mini a screen resolution (1024 by 768 pixels) identical to that of the iPad 2 was perhaps the savviest decision Apple made when designing the mini. It means that any iPad app compatible with the iPad 2 (which Apple still sells) works with the iPad mini with no extra effort on the part of the developer. And since even the latest iPad apps are written to work on both Retina iPads and the iPad 2, this means that the iPad mini has several hundred thousand native apps ready and waiting for it.
In fact, I think this app compatibility is a major reason Apple didn't offer a Retina display on the first iPad mini. For the iPad mini to be immediately viable, it needed apps. Not scaled-up or -down apps, but optimized apps. (Many people who use a Google or Amazon tablet are nodding their heads right now.) For both practical and technical reasons, I don't think Apple could have given the iPad mini a display with the full-size iPad's 2048-by-1536 resolution yet—consider that such a resolution at the iPad mini's smaller size would have given it the highest pixel density of any Apple product, on par with the iPhone 5 and current iPod touch (and there have been reports of supply problems for these screens). So a Retina display on the iPad mini would have been one specifically optimized for the mini's size, and yet another resolution for developers to target. That would have meant only a handful of iPad mini-optimized apps available at launch, with other apps scaled up or down. I think a Retina iPad mini, with its own resolution, will happen someday (likely next year), but only after the iPad mini has sold in the millions and is an established part of the iPad lineup.
For now, any iPad app on the App Store will work with the mini. In fact, if you've already got a full-size iPad, you can restore your iPad mini from an iTunes or iCloud backup of that full-size iPad. I did that with one of the two iPad mini units I tested, and after a couple hours, the mini was a smaller-but-otherwise-identical version of my third-generation iPad, complete with several hundred apps and all their settings; the same playlists and videos; and everything configured and ready to go.
(For the record, upscaled 2x iPhone apps look just as bad on the iPad mini as they do on a standard iPad.)
You're holding it right
When I asked on Twitter and on App.net for questions people had about the mini, the second-most-popular topic (after questions about the display) revolved around what it's like to hold the iPad mini for extended periods.
The iPad mini's chamfered edges aren't just for looks; they also make the front edges more comfortable when holding the iPad mini in your hand. And though the squared-off back edges don't feel quite as nice as the tapered edges of the standard iPad, the mini is so much lighter that it's much more comfortable to hold for extended periods. Chances are, you won't be holding the mini with your hand all the way around the back, like the actors in Apple's TV ads do, but it's light enough to hold in portrait orientation by placing your hand behind the back and your thumb either on the bottom bezel or along the longer side.
If you're used to reading on a Kindle, the iPad mini can't match the light weight of the standard Kindle (six ounces) or the Paperwhite (7.5 ounces), but 11 ounces is still light enough for long reading sessions. Over the past few days, I used the iPad mini for several two-hour stretches of reading, and I had no complaints about the weight or size. It was a welcome change from reading on the standard iPad, which for me usually entails resting the iPad on my lap rather than holding it in one hand at a comfortable level. After using the iPad mini for a few days, my iPad 3 felt bulky and heavy.
Speaking of holding while reading, one concern I had about the iPad mini was that its thinner long-edge bezels would result in unintended touchscreen actions. Apple says iOS 6 on the iPad mini can differentiate between touching and holding, and I found this to be true. For example, the Instapaper app lets you go to the previous or next page of an article by tapping the left or right edge of the screen, respectively. If you hold an iPhone by placing your thumb along the edge of the screen, you'll either select text or, when you remove your thumb, flip the page. But holding the iPad mini by the edge of the screen does nothing—except let you hold the tablet comfortably. In my testing, touching the edge of the screen for a little less than a second and a half is interpreted as a tap; longer touches are ignored.
And while I'm on the topic of reading, a number of Macworld readers have asked about the iPad mini's maximum and minimum brightness levels. Compared to my third-generation iPad, the iPad mini's screen doesn't get quite as dark at the dimmest screen-brightness level, and it's not quite as bright at the brightest level. But these are very minor differences that you probably wouldn't notice unless, like me, you had the two devices side by side. The could also simply be unit-by-unit variations.
Apple iPad mini with Wi-FiMacworld Rating
Don't confuse the "mini" in "iPad mini" with "lite"--with the exception of a Retina display, this slimmed down iPad gives you the full iPad experience, including access to over 275,000 iPad-optimized apps, in a device that's about half the overall size and weight of the standard iPad. Retina-display purists will (justifiably) balk at the 1024-by-768-pixel screen, but I suspect that most people will be wowed enough by the iPad mini's other features, performance, design, and build quality to accept the screen for what it is--very good, but not Retina.
- Most of the full-size-iPad experience in a smaller, lighter package
- All existing iPad apps run natively
- Wireless capabilities and cameras on par with fourth-generation iPad
- Very good performance
- Incredibly solid construction and beautiful design
- No Retina display
- Some apps and websites feel a little cramped on the smaller screen
- Landscape keyboard is too small for easy touch-typing


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Veterinary Medicine Library Reserve Materials Information and Form: Home
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Center for Veterinary Health Sciences
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Faculty members or instructors may place material on reserve in the William E. Brock Memorial Library at the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences at Oklahoma State University to ensure availablilty for students. Reserve materials are avaialble on the web through the OSU Library Catalog and at the circulation desk in the Veterinary Medicine Library.
Requests are accepted throughout the semester, but to make materials avaialble for the first week of the semester the library must receive the Reserve Request Forms before Aug. 11 (for fall semester), or Dec. 22 (for Spring semester).
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- Personal or departmental copies
- Photocopies of journal articles
- Exams, lecture notes, problem sets, etc. (please provide at least two copies).
All reserve materials are subject to copyright law compliance.
A reserve request form must accompany all materials. Additional forms are available at the William E. Brock Memorial Library circulation desk, or click on the Request Forms page.


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Giant leap in search for alien life
Scientists are on the verge of discovering ET's fingerprints thanks to a breakthrough in space. An orbiting telescope has collected enough light from alien worlds to identify individual ingredients that make up their atmospheres.
Nasa has hailed it a "landmark achievement" and say it is a significant step towards detecting life on rocky worlds in other star systems.
No one is more surprised than the astronomers themselves that they can identify particular molecules in the air of planets around other stars.
The data was collected by the agency's Spitzer space telescope when it looked at the rainbow of light from two giant gaseous bodies like Jupiter.
Called exoplanets, one is labelled HD 189733b and lies 370 trillion miles away in the constellation Vulpecula. The other, HD 209458b, is 904 trillion miles away in the constellation Pegasus. The atmospheres were analysed by observing changes in the spectrum of light as the planets passed in front of and disappeared behind their stars.
Earlier this month, we revealed that the Hubble space telescope had detected the atmosphere of HD 209458b which has been unofficially named Osiris. And last year, we told how Spitzer observations had allowed scientists to check out the weather in other solar systems.
Astronomers are now searching for smaller planets like Earth using probes such as Europe's £50million Corot probe which blasted off in December. Nasa believe that if Spitzer applies the same techniques on Earth-like worlds, we could see our first signs of ET.
Spitzer's result has come years before astronomers had expected to probe alien atmospheres in such detail. "This is an amazing surprise," said Spitzer project scientist Dr Michael Werner of Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, in California. "We had no idea when we designed Spitzer that it would make such a dramatic step in characterising exoplanets."
Spitzer's observations gave scientists another surprise. They showed that the two exoplanets – dubbed hot Jupiters because they lie close to their parent suns – are drier and cloudier than predicted. Experts say the reason could be that high clouds of dust are hiding the water from the space telescope's view.
Nasa's Dr Jeremy Richardson said of the results, published in Nature: "The theorists' heads were spinning when they saw the data. It is virtually impossible for water, in the form of vapour, to be absent from the planet, so it must be hidden, probably by the dusty cloud layer." Picture: An artist's impression of a hot Jupiter. Nasa/JPL-Caltech.
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