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End Users Have Voted With Their Feet, Ignoring Standards Wars and Moving Ahead With Useful Apps
One respondent said his plant was creating an "alternative field monitoring infrastructure for control-centric platforms." Others cited remote-location monitoring, long-distance measurement, barcode information gathering, inventory control, rotating device monitoring, shop floor tracking, and vibration waveform data. Of course, they also are using wireless devices for more traditional applications, such as tank gauging, weigh scales, control valve actuators, and to supplement so-called "soft sensors" for EPA-mandated environmental monitoring systems (Fig. 4). One respondent cited automating operator rounds through the use of increased wireless field sensors. One respondent said, "We are in the process of implementing WirelessHART in our facilities for improved monitoring and to release I/O due to limitations on points [Editor's note: emphasis added]."
Several respondents said they were working on diagnostic data. We're "revealing trapped HART diagnostics," one wrote.
"We are planning a site-side DCS replacement project, and our wireless standard will depend heavily on the control vendor we choose," wrote one respondent, which we thought was a commonly shared attitude before the survey. That's why we were fascinated by the responses to the question, "Why are you using the protocol you have chosen?" (See Fig. 5.)
Only 22% of people who responded to this question said they would use whichever protocol their main automation vendor was pushing. The vast majority of respondents saw protocol choice as a rather straightforward engineering decision. Fully 65% said they would choose the protocol that was the easiest to deploy or the one they considered the best protocol overall. The message to vendors appears to be quite clear: Deliver whatever wireless protocol the plant has decided to standardize on or lose the project.
Mobility Is the Real Deal
But it is in the area of worker empowerment that wireless is beginning to really shine. Control's estimate of the market split between wireless field devices and wireless mobility tools gives the nod to mobility. We expect as many as two-thirds of all dollars that will be spent on wireless in the next five years to go to mobility solutions. Considering the very large number of sensor applications that could go wireless, the mobility market is substantial indeed, as is the wireless sensor market. In fact, the users are outracing the market even now. The majority of our survey respondents are already using mobile devices (Fig. 6). Only 39% said they did not have a smartphone.
44% of our respondents say they already use their smartphones at work, for work. Another 10% say they are trying to get plant rules changed so they, too, can use them. Only 38% of respondents said they'd never used their smartphone at work. Most admitted to daily use, with 20% confessing to using them all the time.
And what do they use them for (Fig. 7)?
Half of our respondents said they used them to call plant operations or a factory rep with a question or to contact plant maintenance. Just slightly fewer admitted to downloading an instruction manual or service guide. 40% said they used their smartphone to call the control room, and in a display of how much has changed for plant operators in the past five years, almost 21% said they used their smartphone or mobile device to check process variables from the field (and possibly from home or the freeway too). Vendors are plugging using smartphones and mobile devices for everything from control to maintenance to personnel safety and environmental monitoring.
At Emerson Global Users Exchange two years ago, Emerson's CTO, Peter Zornio, showed us a Panasonic handheld PC, the model U1 that had the entire DeltaV operations and engineering suite on it, including AMS asset manager. This existing technology, coupled with existing virtual reality glasses, could free the operator from a control room chair permanently. Invensys Operations Management, for example, has demonstrated a virtual reality simulator that could easily be adapted to real-time virtual reality to use with a system like this. The technology is available today!
But we're trying to deploy all this mobility and all the wireless field sensors in an increasingly crowded virtual space.
The idea of complete mobility and interconnectivity between sensors and systems is great. But how are all those signals going to get around the plant and be managed?
Indeed, the ISA100 committee recognized this several years ago when it set up ISA100.15, a subgroup dedicated to developing a wireless backbone standard under the direction of Yokogawa's Dr. Penny Chen and Dave Glanzer of the Fieldbus Foundation.
Mike Brooks, an entrepreneur and a former refinery process control engineer, that invests in new and emerging technologies that may benefit Chevron operations down the road. The Chevron CTV fund has made significant investments in two wireless companies: Ember, a wireless sensor/radio company, and Apprion, the developer of an industrial wireless application system that includes an open wireless infrastructure, called the ION System, capable of supporting all current and proposed wireless devices and standards.
"Everybody is thinking that Ethernet TCP/IP running on IEEE802.11 will be the backbone," Brooks said at the recent Honeywell User Group Americas, "because that's how business networks are architected, and that's what most IT departments know."
Brooks went on to show how no single slice of spectrum or protocol, even 802.11 (WiFi) or 802.16 (WiMAX) could provide enough bandwidth, reliability and security. "Sorry," he said, "the WiFi network alone will not cut it—really!"
It will take something like Apprion's approach (Honeywell's OneWireless is a similar idea) to an overarching backbone that can transmit live, high-definition video, control signals, safety signals and all the other traffic a plant-wide wireless network is going to have to carry, Brooks said.
"You have to have a plan and you have to use it," Brooks went on. "You cannot grow a functional plant-wide wireless network like Topsy. It simply will not work." As an example, he showed graphics from Chevron's wireless networking plan. "If you don't plan for it, your network will get swamped very quickly," Brooks pointed out. "A wireless 802.11x umbrella is severely limited in bandwidth, shares its channels with the public if they are close to your facilities, and wireless 802.11n is quite aggressive in commandeering the channels it needs, leaving little left over."
Truth be told, for years there have been stories from a variety of sources about plants whose WiFi network space has already become saturated, and in order to add more traffic, something else on the network has to be shut down. And not only does IEEE802.11xx share bandwidth with the public, the ability to secure the network is in question.
The survey respondents are clear. They are diving into wireless, and they aren't waiting any more.
The next installment in the "wireless war" is going to be about IT. 802.11 is what IT departments know. As with plant floor security, business IT departments have a steep learning curve in order to be able to handle real-time date from process networks. Stay tuned.
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The ex-boyfriend of Miley Cyrus along with Giglianne Braga and Benjamin Elliott have shed their clothes for PETA's 'If I Can Dream' ads.
Ex-boyfriend of Miley Cyrus, Justin Gaston, has shed his clothe for a good cause. The 21-year-old former underwear model teamed up with model Giglianne Braga and actor Benjamin Elliott in steamy ads for another campaign of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals [PETA].
Justin, Giglianne and Ben all posed with not even one fabric covering their body. The ads were taken by photographer Robert Sebree and see the three hiding their private parts by taking cover in each other bods. In one shot, Giglianne has her breast covered by Justin's left hand, while Justin and Ben's men parts are hidden behind Giglianne's trunk.
The threesome claimed they weren't nervous about being naked. Giglianne said, "If nudity is involved, especially because it's for a cause, I didn't see anything wrong with that. We're just supporting a good cause by being naked." Meanwhile, Justin added, "With this PETA campaign, what I really wanted was it not to be about me but to be about the animals. We're trying to bring light to this cause."
Justin Gaston, Giglianne Braga and Benjamin Elliott all star in reality web series "If I Can Dream". The show, which is created by Simon Fuller, follows five aspiring artists trying to break into Hollywood. Joining Justin, Giglianne and Ben in the series are Kara Killmer and Amanda Phillips.


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(August 27, 1908 – January 22, 1973), often referred to as LBJ, served as the 36th President of the United States from 1963 to 1969 after his service as the 37th Vice President of the United States from 1961 to 1963. He is one of four Presidents – along with John Tyler, Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon – who served in all four elected Federal offices of the United States: Congressman, Senator, Vice President and President.
Johnson, a Democrat, served as a United States Representative from Texas, from 1937–1949 and as United States Senator from 1949–1961, including six years as United States Senate Majority Leader, two as Senate Minority Leader and two as Senate Majority Whip. After campaigning unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination in 1960, Johnson was asked by John F. Kennedy to be his running mate for the 1960 presidential election.
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Yum! Interesting flavour combination and very more-ish. Definately needed the serrated knife to cut as the outside is quite crisp. Possibly should have cooked mine a little longer when I realised that although the ends of the logs were cooked, the middle was sticky. Turned out a bit heavier than I expected so next time I'll cut the slices in half before they finish cooking.
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- 2 1⁄2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
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- On a lightly floured surface, knead dough several times. Halve dough with floured hands and form each half into a flattish log, 13" long by 1" wide. Put both logs at least 4" apart on one baking sheet and brush with egg wash.
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- Arrange biscotti, cut sides down, on 2 baking sheets.
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In one of the largest oil finds in several decades, Chevron successfully ran a test-well in the Gulf of Mexico into a reserve with the potential for 3-15 billion barrels. The drilling opened up new possibilities for ultra-deepwater offshore drilling, but don't expect it to affect pump price anytime soon. The first drop won't hit markets until 2012, experts say.
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Busted in 2013! Celebrity Lawbreakers! [PICTURES] [MUG SHOTS]
2013 was a big year for our favorite celebrities - some good news and some not so good news. Many stars were busted for different run-ins with the law in 2013...
2013 was a big year for our favorite celebrities - some good news and some not so good news. Many stars were busted for different run-ins with the law in 2013...
The Q lights look AWESOME! Over the last 5 years, it's been a tradition to decorate the studio. We've had some fun with it - on-air parties, hot chocolate, cheesecake - and a lot of laughs. Take a look at the pictures of our Q Lights 2013!
Jimmy Fallon is one of the funniest men alive! He makes his move to the Tonight Show in February. 2013 was a hysterical year for Jimmy. Check out the 24 best musical moments with Fallon and guests here.
Wow, we lost a lot of famous people in 2013 - some big time celebrities, many politicians, numerous athletes and other people in the news. You'll be surprised at some of the names. Take a look at the complete retrospective here!
cold - scratch that - it's FREEZING outside! Gotta get the car started - will it start? Your job and whole schedule depends on you getting your vehicle down the road. Have you winterized your ride? Here are some great tips we can all use.
Our first big winter storm of the year! We've been through a lot of these - and we know it's always important to keep up to date on the forecast. Get the details from WGME 13 here!
Rock Stars make all the money! What a life - tours, groupies, private planes. How much do the big rockers make? - A LOT! But how much is a lot? Forbes has the list!
The Grammy Nominations have been announced! Q artists top the list! Check out all the nominees here. Plus, cool pictures of Mackelmore and Imagine Dragons. The show airs January 26th.
Cyber Monday is December 2 - and it will be busy! Online sales have grown by leaps and bounds over the years - in fact sales have more than tripled since 2005. Last year's Cyber Monday was the biggest ever.
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PARIS (Reuters) - American fashion designer Alexander Wang is expected to leave the creative leadership of Kering's Balenciaga to focus on developing his eponymous brand, a source close to the matter said on Wednesday.
The New-York based Alexander Wang brand, estimated to generate sales of around $100 million, just raised funds to finance its expansion and investors asked for Wang's increased commitment, the source said.
"It would be natural for him to want to focus on his own brand now," the source said.
Kering, which published forecast-beating half-year results this week helped by Gucci's rebound, said it was currently in contract negotiations with Wang but did not give details.
Women's Wear Daily earlier said Wang would show his last Balenciaga collection at Paris Fashion Week this fall and leave afterwards.
Balenciaga generates over three times more revenues than Alexander Wang, or about 350 million euros ($386 million), and is one of the smaller fashion brands owned by Kering, sitting alongside Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney.
Wang's expected departure raises questions about Balenciaga's future as it was just starting to gain credibility after two years under Wang's creative direction.
"There could be a short term negative impact on sales, as in any case of change of creative direction. Nevertheless, it is important to see who will be the new creative director appointed," Bernstein luxury goods analyst Mario Ortelli said.
Wang replaced Nicolas Ghesquiere who was Balenciaga's creative head for 15 years and was regarded as having resuscitated the fashion brand and turned it into a fashion authority.
Ghesquiere became Louis Vuitton's new creative designer after Marc Jacobs left two years ago and his new designs helped drive sales 10 percent higher during the second quarter, its best performance in around three years.
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Mutual Funds: Skedaddle Time?
Investment adviser Michael Zabalaoui of Metairie, La., has been putting clients' money in Janus mutual funds for over a decade. But with the Denver firm tainted by the spreading trading scandal, he has pulled at least $15 million out of Janus funds because, he says, he no longer trusts them.
Zabalaoui's not alone. Although Janus says questionable trades were limited to a few employees no longer with the firm, in September, investors yanked more than $4 billion out of Janus, says AMG Data Services. What's more, Morningstar, the fund research firm, recommends selling or at least not putting new money into firms at which trading misdeeds are suspected. That includes Bank of America, Bank One, and Strong funds. Morningstar also put a sell on Alger Funds, where a top official pleaded guilty to obstructing the trading probe. As for Putnam, Morningstar says it's studying the situation.
Such redemptions could be costly for those who stay. When managers sell stocks to meet redemptions, they may drive up trading costs. Those costs eat into returns, which, are already poor for many of the funds being probed.
For those leaving, the tax implications shouldn't be tough. Most of the funds named have large tax losses on the books, so sales to cover redemptions won't bring capital gains. And those who bought late in the bull market will likely sell at a loss.
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Manganese Dihydrogen Phosphate 40% Liquid
1. Chemical name: Manganese bis(dihydrogen phosphate); Manganese(2+) dihydrogen phosphate; Manganese(2+) phosphate (1:2); Mazhef; Mazhef salt;
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3. Molecular weight: 284.94
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Andris PIEBALGS
EU Commissioner for Development
Working together to deliver progress in the fight against climate change in Latin America & the Caribbean
The roundtable on "Engaging with Latin America & the Caribbean on Climate Change" / Brussels
17 October 2013
Distinguished Guests,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
I am delighted to see that climate change and sustainable development are able to gather so many policy-makers from Latin America, the Caribbean and the EU.
EU-LAC climate change context
I also welcome the timing of this meeting because, quite frankly, the stakes for our planet are high ever. The recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Climate Change 2013, confirms human's influence on the climate system. A further, faster rise in the global average sea level would particularly affect Latin America and the Caribbean, where more than 65% of the population lives in urban coastal areas along 72 thousand kilometres of shoreline. So the stakes are high for you, too.
Climate change can bring about an unprecedented reversal in the progress towards poverty eradication and undermine efforts towards sustainable and inclusive development. It is a high priority for Latin America and the Caribbean. This message has come through loud and clear during my recent visits to the Caribbean and South and Central America. Your governments have highlighted the importance of tackling climate change and are looking to the EU for support on climate change adaptation in the years to come. Furthermore, we are aware of a lot of good work on low-emission development strategies and mitigation actions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
For example, Mexico adopted a target to reduce emissions by 30% by 2020. The Dominican Republic has made a voluntary pledge to reduce 25% of emissions by 2030, while promoting green growth and creating "green jobs" in agriculture and tourism. And Brazil has set itself an ambitious greenhouse gas reduction target of at least 36% below projected emissions for 2020.
Meanwhile, the European Union has taken its own ambitious decisions, designed to tackle climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience. The bold targets in our 20-20-20 package will see us strive for a 20% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020, compared with 1990 levels; a 20% increase in the share of renewables in the energy mix; and a 20% cut in energy consumption.
From policy dialogue/commitments to development cooperation
Collectively, the EU and its Member States are the world's largest provider of development aid.
More than that, as strong supporters of climate action in partner countries, we are together the biggest global provider of aid for climate action. We have fully delivered on – and, indeed, exceeded – our Fast Start Finance Pledge of providing 7.2 billion euro in climate finance from 2010 to 2012. This is helping developing countries implement immediate and urgent action to tackle climate change.
The Commission is determined that these targets should not just be figures on a piece of paper. That's why we have proposed making 20% of our overall budget "climate-relevant", so that climate change considerations feature in country and regional policy dialogues and are fully included within development cooperation programmes.
To provide targeted, policy-coherent and results-oriented funding that really delivers, we have adopted a two-pronged approach.
On the one hand, we have brought climate change considerations into regular EU development aid. The EU has developed a set of guidelines and tools for this, which we have shared with our partners.
On the other, we are also backing specific climate-related actions, such as the EUROCLIMA regional programme for Latin America and support for the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, under the Global Climate Change Alliance, or GCCA.
The EUROCLIMA programme, launched in 2010, seeks to work with Latin America on joint climate change solutions for the region, so as to reduce vulnerability and increase resilience.
Thanks to the programme, more than 700 Latin American government officials and scientists have attended training in innovative techniques for research on climate change scenarios.
EUROCLIMA has supported the preparation of guidelines on adaptation and mitigation policies and plans of action, and studies on the social and economic impacts of climate change, including fiscal policies and public finance.
GCCA regional programme
I would like to say a few words on the GCCA regional programme, implemented with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre, or 5Cs. The programme will boost local, national and regional capacities and resilience in ways that link sustainable development, risk management and adaptation in a "win-win-win" situation. It will thus improve regional capacities for climate monitoring, modelling, and vulnerability assessments.
It will use local experiences to upscale and implement adaptation actions. And it will target mitigation by increasing local capacities for carbon finance access.
Innovative aid
To increase support for climate action and its impact, the EU is also committed to strengthening innovative aid modalities such as blending, thereby leveraging additional resources. To this end, the European Commission has established the Latin America Investment Facility and the Caribbean Investment Facility to facilitate access to financing from European Public Finance Institutions, regional development banks and even unlock private financing for infrastructure investment in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The Latin America Investment Facility put 156.8 million euro into 19 climate change adaptation or mitigation projects between 2010 and 2012. For example, infrastructure projects based on clean technologies have been financed together with SMEs. A future project in Peru will target better social services infrastructure and seek ways of tackling climate change in the Peruvian coastal desert.
The future
When it comes to long-term partnerships, EU development cooperation will encourage the inclusion of climate change issues, with a sharper focus on policy dialogue, capacity development, South-South cooperation, innovative initiatives and technology transfer between the European Union and Latin America and the Caribbean.
The EU's budget for 2014 to 2020 will definitely take sustainable development and climate change into account. As Commissioner for development, I have made sure that this ambition is reflected in our concrete programmes. As a result, we will provide more assistance to our partners so they can step up the fight against climate change and implement climate actions in their policies and strategies. The budget for regional programmes is proposed to be 340M€ for Caribbean and 1,1 Bn€ for Latin America, subject to the completion of current European budget negotiations.
In our cooperation with Latin America and the Caribbean, regional programmes in particular will be tailored to promote climate policy dialogue between our regions – with support both for frontrunners and for countries catching up – and to boost investment in infrastructures dealing with climate change challenges.
Ministers, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Climate change is not just a threat. It is also an opportunity for us all to make the transition to a greener and more sustainable economy, with all the advantages that this can bring. Advantages in terms of green job creation, improved health and living standards, increased resource efficiency, biodiversity and ecosystem protection.
Low-emission and climate-resilient development and growth will take us towards better livelihoods for all.
That's why, in its new development policy and in its vision for a post-2015 global development framework leading to a decent life for all, the European Union has advocated the need for poverty eradication and sustainable development efforts to go hand in hand.
Some still maintain that we should do nothing to combat climate change. They are missing the point. Just as development cooperation is about investing now for a better future for us all, so the cost of non-action on climate change will be higher than the cost of investing in adaptation and mitigation now.
This is true for all of us – even for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean that are producing low levels of emissions in global terms.
That's why this kind of fruitful and stimulating debate on climate change between practitioners and negotiators from the Latin America, the Caribbean and the EU is so important. Together, we can take great strides towards achieving a positive outcome from COP19 in Warsaw and, beyond that, from COP20 in Lima next year.
COP20 will be a crucial step towards an agreement in 2015, to become effective in 2020. The choice of Peru as its venue shows just how relevant Latin America and the Caribbean are in the global climate negotiations.
The region will now have a chance to show that it backs a consensus on a new legally binding agreement.
In short, in international climate politics, Latin America and the Caribbean matter. Rest assured that the EU will be your closest partner in delivering real global progress on climate change.
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BERLIN (Reuters) - Iran's world champion Amir Aziz Ali Akbari, who won the 120kg-weight class title in September in Hungary, has been banned for life after a second doping offence, the International Wrestling Federation said on Saturday.
The athlete, who missed last year's London Olympic Games due to a doping suspension, tested positive for anabolic steroids during the world championships in Budapest in September and has been stripped of his gold medal, FILA said.
"We are serious about making our sport drug free and protecting those athletes who are abiding by the rules," FILA president Nenad Lalovic said in a statement.
"It has not been a problem for us in the past and we want to continue that pattern in our sport."
World silver medalist Heiki Nabi from Estonia, who was second in London, will move up to gold.
Turkey's Riza Kayaalp will be awarded silver and both Kazakh athlete Nurmakhan Tinaliyev and Sweden's Johan Magnus Euren will move up to bronze.
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Myers-Briggs INTJ (or INTP, it's a bit of a toss up), if you put stock in such things. I'd say it's an accurate assessment at least to a degree.
Anyhow, I'm just making my way through life. For the last several years I've been dedicated to all things pharmacy, and I've got 3 left till I'm done with school. Fun times right?
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Probably some of that but who knows.
Tv shows; MST3K, Twink Peaks, Red Dwarf, Archer, Parks and Rec, Futurama, Breaking Bad, Farscape, Dr Who, Torchwood, Law and Order, True Blood, Six Feet Under, Battlestar Galactica, etc
I listen to all sorts of music, but my favorite stuff usually ends up being alt. rock, new wave, or industrial. NIN, Mr. Bungle, Incubus, Orgy, MM, to name a few. I'll admit to being a fan of Lorde, most recently.
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Oriental Century Hotel is located at Hongqiao Development Zone, which is an area with abundant expo centers and office buildings, and the hub of embassies. Enveloped in a elegant and prosperous surroundings, the hotel is an ideal place to experience the combination of business and entertainment. There are 97 luxury rooms with complete amenities in the hotel. The hotel also boasts conference facilities.


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EDA/IP Weekly Roundup Mar 7th
Analog Devices, Mentor, Synopsys, Arteris, Cadence, Atrenta, TSMC, Globalfoundries, ARM and CEVA made the lineup today. See here for their news...
This is a roundup of news or activities in the past few days that may be of interest to people.
Analog Devices will conduct three webcasts on popular RF topics. A two part series, Fundamentals of Frequency Synthesis Using PLLs and DDS will air on March 7 and April 12, 2012 at 12 pm EST and attendees must register for each session individually. Sponsored by Richardson RFPD, Using Highly Integrated RF ICs to Optimize Your Infrastructure and Point to Point Radio Designs will be presented on March 28, 2012 at 11 am. This webinar will feature modulators, demodulators, data converters and PLLs.
Register for Fundamentals of Frequency Synthesis, Part I: PLL webcast, March 7, 2012 at 12 pm EST
Register for Fundamentals of Frequency Synthesis, Part II: DDS, April 12, 2012 at 12 pm EST
Register for Using Highly Integrated RF ICs to Optimize Your Infrastructure and Point to Point Designs, March 28, 2012 at 11 am EST
Mentor Graphics has announced with Samsung Electronics that they have successfully delivered a complete design-for-manufacturing (DFM) sign-off reference solution for Samsungs foundry customers based on the Calibre platform. The DFM sign-off solution is available for consumer and telecommunications designs targeting advanced process nodes. Samsung has already released the Calibre kits to their customers for 32 nm and 28 nm, and has completed evaluation for 20 nm.
Synopsys and Arteris have announced their joint analog and digital IP solutions to implement the MIPI Alliance Low Latency Interface (LLI) 1.0 specification. The combined offerings deliver high performance with low power consumption in a compact silicon footprint while providing interoperability with the MIPI standard. By providing a collaborative solution that adheres to the LLI specification, Arteris and Synopsys give system-on-chip (SoC) designers access to pre-tested and pre-optimized analog and digital MIPI-based IP that can reduce design cost and accelerate time to market.
Synopsys has also announced the availability of a new DesignWare® MIPI M-PHY IP solution supporting multiple speed gears and a broad range of high-speed interfaces for mobile applications. The MIPI M-PHY IP is a 28-nanometer (nm) multi-gear solution that supports six different inter-chip interconnect protocols including the JEDEC Universal Flash Storage (UFS), the USB SuperSpeed Inter-Chip (SSIC), and the MIPI Alliance's Low Latency Interface (LLI), DigRF v4 and future CSI-3 and DSI-2 interfaces.
Synopsys will host a PrimeTime analysis suite Special Interest Group (SIG) event co-sponsored by GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Inc., during DATE 2012 in Dresden, Germany. During the event Synopsys will unveil their latest in Gigascale Design Signoff with Advanced OCV, ECO Guidance and HyperScale Technologies. Speakers include timing experts from ARM, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, STMicroelectronics and Synopsys.
To register to attend this event, or for additional information, please visit: http://www.synopsys.com/cgi-bin/ptsig12/reg1.cgi
March 13th 11:45- 13:30 and lunch is provided.
Cadence has a new release of its Encounter RTL-to-GDSII flow for high-performance and giga-scale designs, including those at the latest technology node, 20 nanometers. Developed in close collaboration with leading IP and foundry partners and customers, the new RTL-to-GDSII design, implementation and signoff flow enables more efficient development of SoCs, meeting and exceeding the power, performance and area demands of today's market requirements.
The new Encounter 20-nanometer methodology delivers double-patterning support, the new GigaOpt engine, which integrates physical-aware synthesis technology with physical optimization and GigaFlex technology, a new capability that expands the capacity to handle today's largest designs of 100 million instances or more.
Atrenta has announced that 10 intellectual property (IP) providers have qualified their soft IP for inclusion in the TSMC 9000 IP library using the Atrenta IP Handoff Kit. Those companies, part of TSMCs Soft-IP Alliance Program, include Arteris, Inc.; CEVA; Chips&Media, Inc.; Digital Media Professionals Inc. (DMP); Imagination Technologies; Intrinsic-ID; MIPS Technologies, Inc.; Sonics, Inc.; Tensilica, Inc.; and Vivante Corporation. The participating companies are able to provide quantitative information to TSMCs customers regarding the robustness and completeness of their soft or synthesizable semiconductor IP that is part of the TSMC 9000 IP library.
In May 2011, TSMC and Atrenta announced the Soft-IP Alliance Program, which uses Atrentas SpyGlass® platform and a targeted subset of its GuideWare reference methodology to implement TSMCs IP quality assessment program. TSMC requires all soft IP providers to reach a minimum level of completeness, as documented by Atrenta DashBoard and DataSheet reports, before their IP is listed on TSMC online.
Sigrity has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 8,080,897 for the companys automated optimal sense location capability. This technology pinpoints the best possible position to place a remote voltage regulator module (VRM) sense line on a printed circuit board or package. This single design optimization can increase the ability to meet target voltage thresholds and significantly improve overall voltage margin efficiency by 10-to-30 percent compared to seemingly reasonable alternative locations. The automated optimal sense location capability is implemented in Sigritys electrical and thermal simulation tool PowerDC.
GLOBALFOUNDRIES has announced it has agreed to terms with AMD to acquire the remaining stake in GLOBALFOUNDRIES, fulfilling the companys long-term vision of becoming an independent foundry company. The agreement, part of an amendment to the commercial Wafer Supply Agreement (WSA) with AMD, positions GLOBALFOUNDRIES as a pure-play, semiconductor foundry company with AMD as one of its primary and strategic customers. GLOBALFOUNDRIES will now be wholly owned by the Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC).
ARM has released the latest edition of the ARM Development Studio 5 (DS-5 v5.9) toolchain with additional support for graphics analysis on ARM Mali Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). The toolchain can be downloaded by developers, enabling them to achieve integrated optimization across the whole system, including both the applications processor and GPU. The ARM DS-5 v5.9 toolchain provides significant benefits to semiconductor suppliers and OEMs, as well as mobile application and game developers, by enabling improved system visibility and decreased time-to-market. In particular, the ARM Streamline Performance Analyzer, within the DS-5 toolchain, allows developers to design more interactive interfaces and immersive game play for end users whilst extending battery life. This will enable next generation user experiences for use on smartphones, tablets, smart-TVs and set-top boxes.
Mentor Graphics has released a new version of the PADS® product suite. New features include the ability to associate nets necessary for DDRx interconnect design. Multiple nets can now be grouped and given unique high-speed constraints, including length and differential pair rules. Associated nets adhere to these rules during interactive and automatic routing, assuring that tight, high-speed performance specifications are met. Another feature allows a trace to hug an existing obstacle like another trace or board outline. This feature will reduce routing time and more effectively use board space. Drafting operations have also been enhanced with new 2D line styles and snap capabilities.
CEVA has announced the availability of its low energy CEVA-Bluetooth 4.0 IP, for both single mode and dual mode applications. CEVA-Bluetooth 4.0 incorporates Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) functionality, significantly expanding the addressable market for Bluetooth connectivity to include a wide range of smaller, cost-efficient applications previously limited by the power consumption of older Bluetooth standards. CEVA-Bluetooth 4.0 is available both as Single Mode IP (CEVA-Bluetooth 4.0.SM) and Dual Mode IP (CEVA-Bluetooth 4.0.DM).
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Gen. Alexander claims "We stand for freedom"
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The NSA head General Keith Alexander faced a hostile crowd Wednesday while attempting to defend mass surveillance programs at the Black Hat security conference in Las Vegas.
Around 30 minutes into his speech, Alexander claimed that the NSA had "stopped thirteen terrorist related activities in the United States," flashing up a slide that stated the NSA had prevented fifty-four worldwide terrorist events. "Our nation takes stopping terrorism as one of the most important things." Alexander stated, prompting a man in the crowd to shout "Freedom!"
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DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures have officially announced that several action sequences of the sequel will be lensed using IMAX camera.
Reportedly inspired by the six IMAX sequences of "The Dark Knight" from director Christopher Nolan, director Michael Bay will also take advantage of the IMAX technology for the highly anticipated "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen". In a press release put out on Tuesday, September 30, it is revealed that the filmmaker will be shooting key sequences of the sequel using IMAX camera.
Earlier, Variety mentioned that there will be at least three action set-pieces from the action fantasy film that will use the advanced technology. In addition, Bay through the press release expressed his excitement over the IMAX footage the movie will be having. "The extraordinary level of detail and intensity captured by the IMAX camera creates many exciting possibilities for us with this film," he said. "IMAX's all-encompassing format will take this story to a new level, and I am once again very excited to share The IMAX Experience with Transformers fans around the world."
A sequel to the hit 2007 film "Transformers" about two clashing robot clans on Earth, "Revenge of the Fallen" will see Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson and John Turturro reprising their roles once again with supports from Isabel Lucas, Rainn Wilson and Matthew Marsden among others.
In this sequel, the heroes will be facing a stronger and more powerful villain, the Fallen, who forces them to bring back their foe Megatron to defeat him. The Ehren Kruger, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci-written flick will be debuted simultaneously in both conventional and IMAX theaters on June 26, 2009.


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When the Marin sisters – Jen, Lauren, Jackie and Catherine – told their parents that a production company was interested in making a reality TV series about their lives as four modern young Mexican-American women their mom and dad could not have been more excited.
"Lori and I were thrilled," says father Bill Marin, a tequila importer born in Mexico City who's raised his family in Orange County. "They were going to be working together."
But as filming of the show that became "Tequila Sisters" got underway, Bill and Lori – but especially Bill – were lured in front of the cameras too.
"They were very sneaky about it," says Jen, at 29, the oldest of the four sisters. "'How would your parents feel about making an appearance?' "
Turns out Bill was a natural, the camera loved him and he loved it back.
"And then he took over!" says Jackie, 24, in mock – we think – outrage. "Now it's 'Bill and his daughters'."
"Tequila Sisters" debuted on TV Guide network a week ago. Before another new episode airs tonight we took a drive down to Coto de Caza to meet the Marins and find out how they ended up the latest Orange County residents to find themselves in the reality TV spotlight.
The four daughters, all in stylish black dresses, sat on the couch with their parents nearby and explained how a friend-of-a-friend who worked for Lionsgate asked Jackie one day a few years ago if they might be interested in playing a version of themselves on TV.
"He said, 'We're looking for a Mexican Kardashians or a Mexican family, a real tight family," Jackie says. That description works for the Marins nicely. They are constantly together, at home, on vacation, and that closeness creates much of the drama in their lives and the show.
And example: The old-fashioned values of Bill and Lori include the expectation that they'll stay at home until they're engaged and married, and only their oldest daughter has broken with that so far. Another: Even as young women in their 20s, living at home means there's still a curfew. One more: Growing up in Surfside and Sunset Beach – all four are graduates of Los Alamitos High School – they were never allowed to go on sleepovers.
"We did everything together," says Catherine, 21. "So once we got older and wanted to be with our friends …"
"Probably in middle school, because that's when all the sleepovers started," adds Lauren. "We'd have to go home and miss the fun parts."
Bill says he and Lori raised their kids that way because they wanted to keep them safe, and wanted them to share the traditions in which they were raised.
"Ever since they were little we tried to teach them our values," he says.
"We'd rebel," Jackie says. "I'd say, 'I don't want all these rules anymore!' And mom would say, 'OK, there's the door!'"
Turning ordinary family life into a TV show took some getting used too, though, especially those moments when the sisters might clash with each other or their parents. The first week of shooting they were all trying too hard to be nice – no one wanted to look bad on camera, Jen says. So it wasn't until the producers sat them down and told them to relax and just be themselves that better moments – read: fireworks – started to surface, Catherine adds.
"They kind of force you to be real," Jackie says.
"And it's a lot easier to be yourself," Jen adds.
On the premiere of the series it was easy to spot the personas each of the six Marins created (or were assigned through the filming and editing of the show). Jen is the rebel diva – she lives with her boyfriend and wanted her dad or her guy to pay for a ridiculously expensive birthday party. Lauren is the peacemaker who worries when they're not getting along. Jackie is the one who stirs up trouble. Catherine is the baby of the bunch and gets away with a lot because of that.
Mother Lori is mostly on the side – she admits in person that she doesn't really like having her picture taken. And Bill, well, as Jackie suggested at the outset, Bill is the center of the show around which everyone else orbits.
When he's sad he cries. When Jen's boyfriend Greg hints he might give her an engagement ring but gives her a midget stripper instead his anger is right there on the surface. And when he's talking with or about his girls his protective love for them – which is overprotective at times, if we're being honest – is evident, too.
"It's a very sensitive subject we had been talking about on the show," Bill says of his teary eyes. "I can't help it."
Which only prompts another round of teasing from all five women in the room.
"He's a diva," Lori says with a roll of the eyes. "He cries every time he sees himself crying (on the show)."
Not that he's embarrassed by it all, several add.
"The mailman comes and (Bill) says, 'Oh, you want to come in and see something? It's me!'" Catherine says.
Bill shrugs good-naturedly.
"I hope they're entertained," he says of viewers of "Tequila Sisters." "That's mainly what we want. And at the same time show them us – our family – and some nice, clean entertainment."
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An online game is a game which is played over computer network. Computer networking communicate between computer systems. Internet is one of the means of networking. With the help of internet online games played with online communication, making online a form of social activity beyond single player games. Due to flash and java online games getting lighter and easy to play.
Now a days it is getting popular because it is easy to learn and quick to play. They are mostly for time pass, short duration games are played about 5-10 minutes only. Due to its short duration player get more interest to play this kind of games as they are easy to understand too. Due to flash and java online games are quick to play and easy to open without and disturbances. And most important it is free to play. Just sign up is required in sites. Online games are free to play but sign up is done to be the member of the site and all the members form a some social network where multiple games can be played. Many just sites also provide social network which help the player to communicate with each other. Player can share their thought to other player. They can also invite to play to their friends. Social network is the community of group of people where people communicate and share their thought and ideas. So to form a social network sites provide a sign up where new player have to sign up and be the member to online games social network. This type of game are of different natures. some are easy to learn and quick to play, which provide the player simply to time pass. some are multiple games where player can played from one player to other player like challenge.
As the player gets bored to play same games again and again cause of it developers will often release more updates of that game. This help the developers to create any new ideas which help to improve their popularity.
It also help in saving money as it does not required any Cd to buy or any software to play. As all it need a computer and internet. Most of the games open in flash format which can be download in free of cost. Loading a flash files required a preferred web browser. As to play any online game just type a keyword in searching engine, all the free online games get listed as it is very easy to search too.Due to it all the games involves the sudden turn and decision making power. player gain their skill in playing a good games focusing on the specific skill tests and analyze the game player accordingly. skill like thoroughly planning, reaction, sharper, memory, quick action and long attention span are just some of the advantage that the player is able to obtain when one plays on good mind games.It also help the kids in lot of way.As online gaming is social network site so kids playing online games able to meet different people with whom kids can share different thoughts with the help of it he would know and understand different people and their thoughts. Kids get to know about team work as they perform online games with other players.
There are different type of online games which are played by the player. They are as followed:
Action games: This type of games contain all the action games like fighting games. Which contain all the player have to play with all the player one after another. Sport games: This type of games is sport games like car raching, bike raching, football. This type of games people like to play most because it does not take much time to understand. If player already know real sport he can play it easily.
Shooting games :This type of games are simple to play just player have to shoot on the object game tell to shot.As online games are raising fast and improving gaming.


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My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliviera This haunting novel of midwife Mary Sutter who aspires to be a surgeon on the cusp of our Civil War stays riveting throughout. Fast-paced and well-researched, this novel provides much information about the gritty details of living conditions, the generals, the medicine, and the plight of the aspiring professional women during that time.
We Meant Well: How I Helped Lose the Battle for the Hearts and Minds of the Iraqi People by Peter Van Buren State Department team leader Van Buren describes the many projects we tried to force on the Iraqis from a poultry-processing plant or a dairy plant – both costing millions, and neither workable in a country with no refrigeration. The things that worked well, medical help for women, were abandoned and unfinanced as another wacky idea came along. Darkly humorous about the living conditions, the food, and the danger, it presents a completely different view of our nation-building than the press accounts as currently reported.
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Mickey Rourke isn't the only Tinseltown stud to arouse suspicions about his sexuality lately.
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BusinessNZ has welcomed Labour's focus on regional prosperity.
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O'Reilly says the regions hold great economic potential which could be unlocked with the right policies.
He said Labour's plan for a $200 million fund for supporting regional projects could help develop industry in the regions but would require clear parameters.
"Such a fund must be contestable, with clear rules on how funds would be paid out. It would need to be commercially durable, demonstrating a visible return to the community and the Crown over time."
Business would want to see where the $200 million would be found, in the context of an overall budget plan, he said.
But he warned that the complexity of the mission of regional development meant that funding a single project in a region would be unlikely to raise regional prosperity overall.
"Overall, regional economies would benefit from policies that foster economic development," Mr O'Reilly said.
"They would benefit from improving laws currently holding back development, including the Resource Management Act and Local Government Act, and from better local government performance in administering them.
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Farmington Hills, Mich. (October 28, 2009)---John Hilu, M.D., has joined the medical staff at Botsford Hospital.
Dr. Hilu is board certified in Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the Wayne County Medical Society, the Michigan State Medical Society, the Detroit Surgical Association and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Dr. Hilu practices at Greater Michigan Cardiovascular Surgeons located at 18181 Oakwood Blvd., Suite 400 in Dearborn. The office number is (313) 436-2422.
Dr. Hilu received his medical education from Wayne State University in Detroit. He completed an internship and residency in General Surgery at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit. Dr. Hilu also completed a Cardio-Thoracic Surgery residency at the Detroit Medical Center and a Cardiovascular Surgery fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He had special concentrated training in mitral valve surgical repair at Brousais Hospital in Paris, France.
Beaumont Health is Michigan's largest health care system, based on inpatient admissions and net patient revenue. A not-for-profit organization, it was formed in 2014 by Beaumont Health System, Botsford Health Care and Oakwood Healthcare to provide patients with the benefit of greater access to extraordinary, compassionate care, no matter where they live in Southeast Michigan. Beaumont Health consists of eight hospitals with 3,337 beds, 168 outpatient sites, nearly 5,000 physicians and 35,000 employees and about 3,500 volunteers. In 2015, the organization had $4.1 billion in net revenue with 177,934 inpatient admissions, 17,151 births and 530,860 emergency visits. For more information, visit beaumont.org.
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Which College Has the Best Mascot? [Vote!]
The college football season is underway! When the high school season kicked off, we asked which local high school has the best mascot? Thousands of people logged on to vote for their school, and everyone had a good time showing their school pride. So we thought we'd ask the same question about college mascots.


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Celebrity News July 6, 2011 Late Edition
Link Time — Details on the LA Home Where Prince William and Kate Middleton Will Stay
- Details on the LA home where William and Kate will stay — People
- Kim Kardashian goes pantsless on Cosmopolitan — Huffington Post
- Julianne Hough looks super hot in the Footloose trailer — Rotten Tomatoes
- RHONY's Jill Zarin makes her acting debut — TooFab
- Kate Hudson's plans to stay in the UK postbaby — Us Weekly
- Is Christie Brinkley causing trouble between Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez? — Lainey Gossip
- Zac Efron is all grown up — D-Listed
- Daniel Craig gets serious and sexy on the cover of Esquire — JustJared
- Emma Roberts and Chord Overstreet step out together — PopEater
- Hilary Duff dons super short shorts — Hollywood Tuna
- Lenny Kravitz talks marriage and race in Details — Pink Is the New Blog
- There were so many stars in bikinis on the Fourth! — The Superficial
- Can you keep track of all the Hollywood hookups? — cityrag
- Lady Gaga defends her support of the gay community — popbytes
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DVD reviews: 'The Amazing Spider-Man' and 'Entourage: The Complete Series'
"The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012, PG-13, 136 min., $30.99). "The Amazing Spider-Man" was met with doubt when it arrived in theaters. After all, Sam Raimi's Spider-Man franchise had just met its end in 2007, and what was the need for another reboot. It's a legitimate response from moviegoers, but they'd be wise to catch this terrific pic on video. Filmmaker Marc Webb delivers an exciting take on Spider-Man that's boosted by incredible visuals, tight storytelling and a talented young cast that includes Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone. Webb's flick is fun, and it has a spot right there with Raimi's three features. "The Amazing Spider-Man" takes a different approach than the origin story found in Raimi's first movie. While the structure is the same, Webb and his screenwriters (James Vanderbilt, Alvin Sargent and Steve Kloves) tie Peter Parker's (Garfield) story into the disappearance of his parents. As Peter comes of age in high school, he discovers some info about his father and his relationship with Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans). It's during Peter's first attempt to meet the doc that a spider that will give him superhuman powers bites him. However, Dr. Connors has some secrets of his own, and could end up as Spider-Man's first villain. As with most of these comic adaptations, there are tons of extras. Fans of the film would be wise to pick up one of the two combo packs, with Blu-ray and DVD editions of the film. Also available is a 90-minute documentary that explores production, stunt rehearsals, deleted scenes and more. 3 Stars.
"Entourage: The Complete Series" (18 discs, 96 episodes, $249.99). Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier), Eric (Kevin Connolly), Johnny Drama (Kevin Dillon), Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) and Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven) formed a formidable crew for eight seasons on HBO, as they navigated the day-to-day life of a Hollywood actor, his inner circle and his pushy agent. Loosely based on the experiences of Mark Wahlberg, one of the executive producers of the show, "Entourage" was an incredibly popular series. Although the series didn't finish as strong as it started, "Entourage" deserves credit for its touch of reality. It could have focused on the babes and booze of Vincent Chase, but also tackled the many difficulties a young actor might experience. It also deserves some praise for developing its core characters. With its run ending in 2011 on HBO, the entire series is available for purchase just in time for the holidays. The eight seasons are inside an 18-disc package that includes 96 episodes. The episodes are the reason to buy, but the collection of special features also is impressive. Among the notable featurettes are "The Celebrity Factor," a series of interviews with the cast and crew about becoming stars, and "The Mark Wahlberg Sessions," with Wahlberg interviewing cast and crew. Plenty of audio commentaries, additional interviews and a few more featurettes also are on board. 2.5 Stars.
"High Ground" (2012, NR, 97 min., $19.99). Get ready for a tough climb with this remarkable documentary that features a group of Middle East combat veterans focused on scaling Mount Lobuche, a rough mountain in the Himalayas. The climb is embarked upon to try to heal the mental and physical ravages of war.
"Even the Rain" (2010, NR, 103 min., $27.97). Director Iciar Bollain works off of Paul Laverty's screenplay for this intense drama about a film crew — shooting a revisionist film about Christopher Columbus — that finds itself in the midst of a riot regarding the water supply in Bolivia. Gael Garcia Bernal and Luis Tosar star.
"With Great Power: The Stan Lee Story" (2011, NR, 80 min., $24.98). The comic book legend responsible for characters such as Spider-Man, the X-Men, Iron Man, Thor and the Hulk is profiled in this good-looking documentary. Folks like Kevin Smith, Samuel L. Jackson and Patrick Stewart all weigh in on the revered Stan Lee.
"A Man's Story" (2010, NR, 98 min., $19.99). There have been a number of documentaries on giants of the fashion world over the last few years. "A Man's Story" is an in-depth portrait of British designer Ozwald Boateng and his rise to the top of the ranks.
"Fire with Fire" (2012, R, 97 min., $19.98). An impressive cast — Bruce Willis, Rosario Dawson, Josh Duhamel and Vincent D'Onofrio — somehow finds its way into this straight-to-video DVD about a man who witnesses a brutal murder and is forced to testify against a ruthless crime lord.
"Kiss Me" (2011, NR, 105 min., $24.95). Ruth Vega Fernandez and Liv Mjones take lead roles in this passionate Swedish love story about a woman named Mia who falls in love with another woman. The sudden connection puts Mia's engagement to her boyfriend in jeopardy, but it also opens her up to a whole new life.
"Maximum Conviction" (2012, R, 98 min., $26.98). Action superstars Steve Seagal and Steve Austin kick plenty of butt in this picture about former black ops operatives who are hired to decommission an old prison. While there, they have to oversee the arrival of two mysterious female prisoners.
"Supernatural Activity" (2012, NR, 93 min., $19.98). It was bound to happen. With all of the success found-footage films have been experiencing at the theater, there was going to be a spoof, eventually. This picture from Derek Lee Nixon hits on all of those features, including the "Paranormal Activity" franchise and "The Blair Witch Project."
"Outlaw Brothers" (1990, NR, 96 min., $14.93). From the Dragon Dynasty Collection comes a story that follows the exploits of two car thieves and the policewoman right on their trail. Directed by Frankie Chan, "Outlaw Brothers" houses some fantastic fight scenes and more action than anyone would ever need.
"Sunset Boulevard" (Gloria Swanson and William Holden, 1950, NR, 110 min., $26.99)
"The Muppet Christmas Carol: 20th Anniversary" (voices from Frank Oz and Steve Whitmire, 1992, G, 89 min., $26.50)
"Planes, Trains and Automobiles" (Steve Martin and John Candy, 1987, R, 92 min., $19.99)
Combo pack: "Prep & Landing" (voices from Dave Foley and Derek Richardson, 2009, G, 22 min.) with "Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice" (voices from Sarah Chalke and Rob Riggle, 2011, G, 24 min., $20)
"Copper: Season One" (Tom Weston-Jones and Kevin Ryan, three discs, 11 episodes, $49.98)
"Regular Show" (Voices from J.G. Quintel and William Salyers, one disc, 16 episodes, $19.82)
"Wolf Lake: The Complete Series" (Lou Diamond Phillips and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, three discs, nine episodes, $39.98)
"Louie Anderson: Big Baby Boomer" (standup comedy from Las Vegas, NR, 44 min., $14.98)


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Global Methane Initiative: Converting Harmful Emissions to Usable Energy
Carbon dioxide has garnered the most attention in the climate change debate because it accounts for the bulk of greenhouse gas emissions. But there is good reason to worry about methane, say Nicholas Burger and Noreen Clancy.
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Neph – The Black Box EP [Review]
Vancouver, BC – Originally published Dec. 23, 2013 – With a substantial amount of local buzz surrounding his natural talent, and co-signs from some of Canada's biggest industry names, Neph has the potential to make a splash in 2013 as a force to be reckoned with. The Nepharious One or Nephilim is an up-and-coming underground emcee, receiving production from the likes of Vancouver's Rob The Viking, Ol' City Rocker, and Victoria's S.O.U.L., equating to a myriad of sounds delivered through what listeners describe as a "staccato flow with a touch of soul." – Download and stream available after the jump.
Neph raps with so much authority on his debut solo project that it feels like the beat is keeping time to his voice rather than the other way around. The Black Box EP showcases his relentless rapid fire delivery alongside some first class production from Rob The Viking. Tons of great production touches and sound FX accompany Neph's vivid wordplay creating a rich and immersive experience for the listener.
"Double propeller rotary flow leave you chopped like tartar/ chase you down with hard bar/ it's the new world order" from "Exhibit A" is an example of Neph's ability to end lines with words that don't rhyme but still sound like they work in a sequence. Using his tenacious flow and immaculately placed doubles he puts a certain emphasis on words that gives them the feel as if they belong together. On top of being very crafty with his wordplay, Neph is also diverse. He goes from rapping about severing your head on one song to filling his tummy and eating gummy bears on the next.
"Viceroy" featuring Prevail is one of the stronger songs on the album. The two emcees spit dope 16s and then trade bars near the end. They even manage to share rhymes schemes where one emcee will start his verse with the same rhymes scheme the other one ended his verse with. This act is executed with razor sharp precision and sets the tone perfectly for the rest of the EP.
The Nepharious One is like a prize fighter in the ring. He pins the beat up against the ropes and unleashes with flurries of rhymes giving it no chance to breathe. This is both his strength and his handicap at the same time. At times you just want a break from his machine gun vocabulary to vibe with the beat and let your brain catch up with what he has just said, but the opportunity rarely comes, if ever. That being said, Neph is undoubtedly a skilled individual and we should all be keeping our eyes on this bright young star in the making.
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WTEN: No. 11 UNC wins 5-2 over Wake Forest
Posted March 1, 2014
Raleigh, N.C. — No. 11 North Carolina had little trouble in posting a 5-2 victory over Wake Forest on Friday afternoon from the Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center.
North Carolina (11-2, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) won the doubles point in a little over 30 minutes as the fifth-ranked duo of Caroline Price and Whitney Kay won 8-1 on court two. Minutes later ninth-ranked Jamie Loeb and Hayley Carter secured the doubles point with an 8-4 win on court one.
Loeb, the top-ranked singles player in the country, won the first set 6-0 before her opponent retired trailing 3-0 in the second set.
Carter, eighth in the latest singles rankings, surrendered only one point in a 6-1, 6-0, win on court two.
No. 52 Caroline Price gave Carolina a 4-0 lead over the Deacs with a 6-0, 6-4, victory on court three.
Katie Vialle picked up a straight-set win at #5 singles, 6-3, 6-1.
No. 38 Wake Forest (8-2, 1-2) picked up two victories in three sets after the match was clinched for the Tar Heels.
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In March, the Sandy Area Metro (SAM) bus provided more than 21,000 rides, setting a new record for the fareless, city-funded transit service.
Transit Director Julie Stephens said the first quarter of 2007 is showing 22 percent higher ridership than just a year ago. The service added half-hourly service in October, increasing service time by 21 hours.
'I didn't expect to see the same percentage of ridership increase as the number of service hours,' Stephens said. 'It's phenomenal. Thousand-rider days are not uncommon anymore.'


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A sale of the 40% cannot be forced. The 60% partner can close the business though.
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If the 40% interests are harmed, there is a cause of action against the 60%. There a lot of aspects to this, like whether he is opening a new similar business and things like that.
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Thanks for the reply... So if he closes the business, would that not harm my 40%? I am willing to keep it going to pay off our joint debts however he wants me to pay down a chunk of debt up front in order for him to agree to this which I think is unfair since I am getting stuck to work off 100% of the debt at that point.
If he closes the business you will probably be harmed. Why should you have to pay down joint debt anyway? If this debt was incurred by the business, the business should pay it off with business income. If the business closes, and you are on the note, you and any other guarantor will be stuck with the debt and no business income to pay it off. Plus, you lose the business. Not clear why he wants you to pay it off. The 60% person should agree to let the business pay down the debt.
Instead of closing the business, would you consider buying out the 60%? Might be better for everyone, particularly if the 60% person is also on the debt.


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Ready For Sundance London?
Robert Redford announces spin-off
Ever wanted to attend the Sundance Film Festival but were thwarted because it's too far away/expensive/chilly? Good news – at least if you live within easy travel of London! Robert Redford's Sundance Institute has announced that it will bring a spin-off of the fest to the capital next year.
Sundance London (they dug deep into the imagination for the name) won't just be a smaller version of the American original. In addition to screenings of movies that made the cut for Park City, there will be site-specific showings plus live music acts, panels, discussions and a variety of other events held between April 26 and 29 next year.
"It is our mutual goal to bring to the UK the very best in current American independent cinema, to introduce the artists responsible for it, and in essence help build a picture of our country that is broadly reflective of the diversity of voices not always seen in our cultural exports," Redford blabbed to the assembled press at the O2, which is where the event will be held.
Hhhm… Why does mention of the O2 make us think of something else cinematically important that might be happening there before Bob and the gang land? Oh, that's right: our Empire Presents... Big Screen event, which will unspool from August 12-14 this very year. So not as long to wait, then…


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About FDA
Strategic Priorities - Introduction
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Mission and Vision
1.2 Purpose of this Document
The purpose of this document is to outline FDA's strategic intentions and plans for the next five years (2011 – 2015). This document is intended to communicate the Commissioner's key priorities, including cross-cutting strategic priorities, program-specific strategic goals, and long-term objectives. These goals and objectives provide the vehicle for focusing agency efforts to achieve FDA's public health mission and to fulfill our role in supporting the larger mission and strategic goals of HHS. Crosswalks that highlight the relationship between FDA and HHS strategic goals and Healthy People 2020 Objectives can be found in Appendix A and Appendix B, respectively.
1.3 Guiding Principles
We are committed to excellence in pursuing our mission and maintaining the public's trust. In doing so, we adhere to several fundamental guiding principles: science-based decision making, innovation/ collaboration, transparency, and accountability. These principles govern our deliberations, decision making, and actions and provide the framework for our interactions within FDA, with the public, and with other FDA stakeholders. We recognize that effective communication is the foundation for successfully implementing these principles.
Consistent with our strong commitment to public service, we will maintain the highest degree of individual and professional accountability in the quality and ethical conduct of our work. Currently, we set measurable goals and openly monitor performance within the agency to make sure we continue to meet our commitments. We hold staff members and executives accountable for achieving organizational goals through annual performance plans that are aligned with our strategic priorities. And we monitor program performance by holding quarterly meetings with program managers and agency executives and sharing program performance data with the public through a new initiative called FDA-TRACK. We understand the importance of FDA's work to the health and welfare of our nation, and we will continue to hold ourselves accountable for delivering on that responsibility.
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Every day, hundreds of homeless people are drawn to Faith Rescue Mission, looking for something to eat—and a chance to put their misery behind them. Your gift means we can offer them a hot, nutritious meal and something else they long for hope for tomorrow.
Since 1965, Faith Rescue Mission has helped thousands of hurting men and women get back on their feet. A gift of any amount will help provide hot meals—PLUS emergency shelter, drug rehabilitation, and spiritual education.
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That's what a crew of astronauts could be doing in the year 2031 under plans just unveiled by the American space organisation, Nasa.
It would take the astronauts up to seven months to reach the red planet in their spacecraft, then they'd spend more than a year living there.
Nasa is planning lots of hi-tech equipment for the trip because the crew would need to look after themselves.
They would have to be able to grow their own food, treat their own illnesses and fix their space stuff when it goes wrong.
In 2004, it was announced that America intended to send humans back to the Moon by 2020, with a Mars mission planned for an unnamed date.
Nasa's latest announcement reveals much more.
It says the astronauts could grow their own fruit and veg, and that - once on Mars - they will power their base using nuclear energy.
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5 Ingredients: Spicy Cheesy Riceby Dana Angelo White in 5-Ingredient Recipes, June 1, 2009
Packaged, seasoned rice dishes are loaded with sodium and preservatives. Sure, it's easy when it comes from a box, but why not try it yourself? I created this healthier version that's become a family hit. Serve beside chicken, pork, seafood, beef or veggies, or try it with tacos (my favorite). Leftovers are convenient for lunch, too.
1 cup brown rice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon Latin spice mix (suggested: Mrs. Dash Fiesta Lime or Goya Sazón Natural)
1 teaspoon chili sauce
1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheese (your choice)
1 cup frozen green peas
1) Brown Rice
Switching to brown rice is an easy way to get more servings of whole grains. The extra fiber, protein and B vitamins keep you satisfied and energized; its mild, nutty flavor goes perfectly with the other ingredients in this recipe.
In a large saucepan or dutch oven, combine rice with 2 cups of water and a dash of salt. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
2) Latin Spice Mix
Spice blends usually contain garlic, cumin, chili and coriander. Some also include a spice called annatto — it's peppery, delicious and has a unique red color. Mixes like Mrs. Dash Fiesta Lime (a new Mrs. Dash offering) or Goya Sazón Natural & Complete give flavor without unnecessary salt.
3) Chili Sauce
I'm a chili sauce addict! My favorite is Sriracha. Just a few drops infuses the right amount of sweet heat — plus, it's another way to add flavor without the extra calories!
While the rice is cooking, combine 2 tablespoons of canola oil, the spice mix and chili sauce in a small bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
4) Low-Fat Shredded Cheese
Low-fat cheese — not non-fat — is always the better way to go. Fat-free kinds tend to have more chemicals in them than cheese and almost no flavor, but low-fat varieties have all the calcium, protein, taste and texture without as much saturated fat. I use a blend of cheddar, mozzarella and Monterey jack.
5) Frozen Peas
When I first made this recipe, I thought it needed something green to liven it up — and when you mix legumes like peas with a grain, you create a protein combination the body prefers. Peas also contain high amounts of vitamins A, C, K and thiamin. There's no need to thaw the peas, they will warm up quickly when added to the rice.
Once the rice is cooked, add the spice mixture, cheese and peas; stir well to combine. Garnish with chopped scallions and fresh cilantro, if desired. This recipe serves 6.
Nutrition Info (per serving):
Calories: 189
Fat: 6 grams
Saturated Fat: 1 gram
Protein: 6 grams
Carbohydrate: 27 grams
Sodium: 95 milligrams
Cholesterol: 2 milligrams
Fiber: 2 grams
Servings: 6 (2/3 cup per person)


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In a blender or food processor, combine all of the crepe ingredients and blend until smooth, about 15 seconds, stopping halfway through to scrape down the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula. Cover the mixture and refrigerate one hour.
Heat an 8-9 inch nonstick skillet or crepe pan over medium-high heat and brush with melted butter. (If the pan is hot enough, the butter should sizzle upon contact.) Pour a scant 1/4-cup of batter into the center of the hot pan and immediately swirl to coat pan evenly with batter.
Return the pan to the heat and cook for 20-30 seconds, just before the crepe browns. Using an icing spatula or butter knife, loosen the crepe around the edges; flip and continue cooking another 15-20 seconds. Cool crepes on a rack for a few minutes before stacking on a plate
To Assemble
Combine crab salad mixture (don�t over mix) and chill until use.
Blanch chives in boiling water for 5 seconds. Immediately plunge into ice water and lay on a clean cloth until use.
Place two tablespoons of the crab mixture in the center a crepe. Pull the outer edges of the crepe toward the center until they meet, creating a bundle (if possible gather the edges into pleats). Tie the purse with a blanched chive.


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Recently as my wife (who has Alzheimers disease) and I were finishing our dinner at the local Bob Evans Restaurant, a stranger who had been sitting behind me walked by and tapped me on the shoulder and said, I dont know you from Adam, but your dinner is paid for because anyone who showed the love and compassion you have shown to your wife, I just want to buy your dinner.
He said he had lost his mother to apparently the same disease about a year ago. He didnt stay to talk any more and just walked out. I was so moved by his action I dont know if I even thanked him.
I thought this was a bit of good news, which we need more of, and I wanted to share it with others. Just to remind us that there are still kind, loving people in this world. I think it should also make us more aware of our actions and that we should maybe try a little harder to set a good example by our actions because we just never know who is watching u.
If this person should happen to read this article I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for this act of kindness.
Carl B. McKee
Pleasant City