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***Why did I purchase this camera? How much?***
I purchased this camera about 3 years ago as my son was nearly due and I wanted an easy camera to take all those early pictures. I shopped around and after looking at various camera's and their prices I settled on this camera mainly due to the fact that it was a Fuji and secondly it only cost £37.00 as it was reduced to clear. This camera is still available online in new and used condition with prices varying greatly from £39 to £90 so it is definitely worth looking around before handing over your hard earned cash.
***What do you get***
I went for the Red camera as that was the only one reduced and this came in packaging very similar to that of a mobile phone. The packaging was not excessive and securely contained the camera, the battery, camera:microUSB to USB cable for uploading images to your computer/television/electrical photo frame, battery charger and instruction manual.
This camera comes with a 5x zoom f=5-25mm 1:3.6-5.9 Fuji lens which is great starter lens that is capable of taking a wide array of images from Macro to Portrait to Photos in the park of your little one running off into the blue beyond. The camera also features a 2.7 inch LCD screen for reviewing photos, videos and the settings menu. The ISO (Lens sensitivity) of this camera is automatically set however you can overide this by entering the main menu and selecting from ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 or 3200.
JX530 Functions:-
- Macro-
I have tried and to some degree made good use of the macro function on this camera by taking images of flowers in the park as well as my tropical fish and although the Fuji can take these images beautifully you really need a tripod to prevent the shakes as even I with my steady arms can get fuzz from time to time and with Macro shots quality is more important.
I really have not taken excessive photos of landscapes although landscape images taken high above the woods/park have come out beautifully with the trees and in one case the snow looking well defined. The panoramic shot is really easy to use as you take 3 photos (slowly albeit) of the scene working from left to right and the camera program aligns them up to make one landscape image.
Now this as you can imagine with my first child has been used extensively especially in the earlier days rather than now when I cannot get him to sit still for 2 minutes. The portrait techniques on this camera include a twin shot with one in natural light and the other with flash so you can select which image you prefer, red-eye reduction is automatic and I have never had an issue with demon eyes. The smile detection on this camera has never worked for me as I've taken photos of my family whilst they've been smiling and it still hasn't taken the image so I would give this one a miss. The camera automatically detects faces and centers the focus on to the face so you don't have the camera focusing on the beautiful vase to the left which is standard with all digital cameras.
-Damn that blink detection-
One huge irritation that I have with this camera is the blink detection which seems to set off at any ol' time which is very frustrating when you are wanting to take a series of photos quickly as it holds up the camera for 10 seconds to tell you some inanimate object (e.g. a door) has blinked.
-Idiot-proof setting-
As for the 'idiot-proof' SRAuto setting you really cannot go wrong with this option especially if you aren't confident with choosing your own settings for the picture you are going to take. I personally think that this setting is fabulous as my 2 year old son has been able to take some lovely pictures and is very proud of them too.
This camera has a handy night time detection so that when you take a photo in idiot-proof mode it alters the speed, flash and ISO settings to prevent blurring.
Well this camera was pretty impressive with 14 mega pixels at the time I purchased it, however it is not the pixels alone that make a great photo, it is the more important lens quality in combination with the pixels that makes a great camera.
-Blooming Battery-
The battery life on this camera is not the best, it's pretty crap to be perfectly honest as the battery fully charged will only last for about 1 hour of shooting and viewing the images and video.
One thing that blew me away with this camera was the quality of the video, again it's a point and shoot and you can zoom x5 but you can shoot HD videos which are lovely to watch either on the camera's screen on the back or even better on your HD Television.
***Would I recommend this camera***
Yes, certainly. Admittedly it can be a bit slow to take a shot when compared to my DSLR but then again that is the price you pay to have a portable pocket sized camera. The camera is very easy to use with the buttons being clearly labelled and the option menu on the screen at the back is very clear and practical that not even the dumbest individual should struggle. The wee bugs e.g. smile setting and the blink detection are pants but these are hardly an issue and I can live with them considering the quality of the image. The only thing that I would recommend is get a spare Fuji battery as the battery is not overly long-lasting and will only last about 3 hours shooting so it's best to have a back-up.
My SLR digital camera is simply to big to slip in a pocket, and I found I was missing many potential shots when out with friends and family. I therefore decided to by a small camera that was much more portable, and having previously owned Fujifilm models, finally settled on this little gem.
It isn't going to break any records with its 5X zoom, but that's not what I bought it for. For most social gatherings, 5X magnification is more than sufficient. It's 14 megapixel resolution allows for good sized prints to be produced. The images are sharp and clear and the colors are faithfully reproduced under most conditions.
The screen too is of a good size and is visible, even in relatively bright light. The controls seem logical, and although it's internal memory is not large, memory cards are not expensive. If like me, you are looking for a small "portable" (as opposed to an SLR camera), look no further.
Here is a summary of its specification.
1. 14 Mpix resolution
2. Quality Fujinon 28mm wide-angle lens with 5x optical zoom
3. Internal memory 24 MB. Takes SD/ SDHC memory cards
4. Weighs only 112 gm
5. Compact 93 X 55 X 22.9 mm dimensions
6. Intelligent scene mode, built in flash, 17 scene modes, HD movie capability with sound, anti-blur, face detection, red-eye reduction and many other features
I love its design, portability, ease of use and picture quality and recommend it for these reasons. The battery life could be better, but don't let this put you off.
I recently just got back from Russia where I climbed Mt Elbrus, whilst on the climb for 4 day nearing the summit I took some fine pictures on my old fuji camera, which had been a faithful companion to me on these trips for years. On summit day I dropped the camera down the mountain...annoying...so I needed a new camera and this uji was it.
I went back to Fuji as I like they usability of their cameras, I liked the fact they are fairly cheap and they still give very good pictures.
Now like my last fuji camera, this is a compact digital , you obviously will not get the sort of quality on the pictures that you get with a SLR, but you do get the cheap pric, the same functionality (well for the most part), easy and light mobilty and fairly good functionality.
For fifty sheets this camera can be yours from pretty much most retailers.
So unusually ill start wiht the faults, there are a few, but they are all pretty minor issues. I have been a little disappointed with some of the pictures that I took, they looked like that in low light they came out a grey colour. The camera seems to work allot harder when trying to get the focus to settle, so this means that you have to take a few of the same shots to make sure you get a good one. The battery does not seem to last very long, Ive found this a problem with the cheaper end digital using lithium batteries and s it is a problem not exclusive to this camera. At night there is no red/white light and so I suspect the camera works harder to be able to focus in low light until the picture has been taken. And beig a bit of videa junkie, I like to utitlise the video functionality. I have notied that the playback has very low sound unless you are tlaking close tpo the microphone hole bu when you download the video the sound isnt that bad realy, it just seems terrible when you play the playback on the camera itself.
Now to the good point, the camera will give you continuous shooting of up to 0.8 frames per second. The camenra has red eye reduction (always handy with low light flash pics). It has a Memory card compatibility, which uses the Fuji card SD/ or SDHC. It has 720 high definition movie recording functionality and playback with sound, which as I earlier said has sound that leaves a bit to be desired when using the camera, which I suspect are the cheap speakers, but when downloaded are ok.
Finctionality: The camera has 17 scene modes, the usuals, landscape, sport, portrait , indoors ,candles that sort of thing. There is also an intelligent scene mode and a smile shutter, blink detection, so i will retake pictures. It has a self timer which im having a bit of a good time trying to work out. It obviously has a built-in flash.
The main features are a 14 megapixel resolution and a fujinon 5x zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens that provides for brilliant panoramic shots. A 2.7-inch LCD screen and its HDTV Compatible with photos & videos, it has tracking Auto Focus and scene recognition auto (SR AUTO)
The accessories included are a USB cable carry strap a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery NP-45A battery, A bc-44B battery charger, a quick start manual and a CD-ROM software, advance user manual to manage your photos on your computer.
Weight 120g. Size H5.5, W9.3cm. Depth of camera (when switched off 1.9cm)
I received this camera for a birthday present last year in red.
The product
This camera is available in black and red. It has a 14million megapixel resolution with a 5x optical zoom. The camera has a small internal memory but this can be upgraded with a memory card (this is compatible with both SD and SDHC memory card) It comes with a 2.7" viewing screen on the rear side for lining up shots and for reviewing them later. It has several different picture modes which means finding the perfect setting for a shot is easy. It also comes with special modes such as face recognition, blink detection and smile and shoot. It also has autofocus making it easy for amateurs to take quality pictures. The battery is rechargeable and there is a charger included in the box. It also comes with a USB cable for plugging into the computer. This normally retails around £60.
The review
I don't pretend to be a professional, in fact I only really use this camera for family shots and things that catch my eye but I am very pleased with this camera. For an amateur like me, it makes it really easy to take quality, professional looking pictures. With the extras like blink detection and smile and shoot, I can easily just point the camera and press the button and it takes the best photo it can. The 14 megapixel resolution makes every photo look bright and very good quality.
I have taken photos in many different light sources from bright sunlight to dark nightclubs and this has coped well with them all. The viewing screen is also a good size for the size of the camera. The fact it's quite a small camera means it's perfect for throwing in a bag and means I can take it anywhere with me.
Another plus point to this was that it comes with a rechargeable battery which is good as there is no further outlay on batteries but also could be a negative as when you are out and the battery runs out, you are left without the option to buy replacements. Luckily, as long as you keep it charged up, the battery does seem to last a long time.
All in all, I would say this is a really decent mid range camera and it would suit many types of photographers.
My mum bought me this camera for Christmas a year or two ago in red and I loved it, I used it almost everyday, for things such as photos for my art course (I mostly used my DSLR but this was good for on the go quick pictures too), at live concerts and nights out with friends or just everyday random pictures of cats. So many pictures of cats o_o
The camera is very simple to use and gives good quality photos, there are a selection of different settings but I never found out what they all did (I'm one of those people who don't read instructions...) but was happy with the ones I did use. The video camera part is also very good quality too, especially the sound and you can adjust the settings to suit your needs. It is also very durable, I have dropped it a few times and it still works fine, just a few fine scratches on the screen.
However one night (when I was very drunk) I managed to leave it in a club and never found it again. I was gutted and felt lost without my camera so saved up for a new one, it was about £20-£25 cheaper than when my mum had bought it, costing me about £60 which I was prepared to pay because I knew how good the camera was.
Another great point about this camera is it as a rechargeable battery, most cameras do these days but it's much better than constantly having to change batteries. This was my first camera with a rechargeable battery and I was amazed, it doesn't even take long to charge and can last a while. There are better cameras out there with a longer battery life but these are more expensive.
I have since been given a FujiFilm Finepix F660EXR camera (very luck me!) which is obviously much better in many ways as it is newer and a lot more expensive. I was going to sell my JX530 however I thought it would still be good to use on nights out and holidays as I really don't want to lose my new camera!
I would recommend this camera to people who want a camera for general everyday picture taking or nights out and holidays. It takes great photos and is fairly cheap for such a good quality camera, especially as it would have gone down in price even more since I bought it again.
Attractive to look at...complicated to use!
I was happy and extremely excited to receive this little ruby gem as a gift from a friend as I have never owned a digital camera of my own and was generally reliant on others to take and pass on photographs of special moments. This is an attractive camera and its compact size and sturdy construction make it easy to carry with you wherever go, particularly if you are of a 'snap happy' disposition.
This camera packaging is attractive, compact and in my opinion 'fuss free'; I strongly dislike the excessive packaging that seems to have become the 'norm' in recent years. You are supplied with a dense but dimensionally small instruction manual and as much as I love reading I found this manual not particularly user friendly. The initial assembly of this camera (battery etc) is minimal and uncomplicated. I put the camera to charge overnight for the first time and found that the battery lasted approximately 4 weeks before needing re-charged; bearing in mind that I was using it frequently as I tried to explore the various features of this camera.
I would suggest that you read the manual from beginning to end as the various functions on this camera are not simple to navigate around. I have many times huffed in frustration as a lovely 'shot' slipped through my fingers as I frantically tried to navigate the functions to try and get the correct setting. However this camera does produce pictures of a high quality when all the correct conditions are met.
Product Positives
As I already stated, this is an attractive and compact camera; its design sleek and contemporary and the red colour is attractive without being garish. The compact design of the camera means it fits comfortably in your hand and all buttons etc are within easy reach (my 9 year old daughter can work comfortably with this camera). It comes with a protective case that is well designed and of a sturdy enough material to offer genuine safety when transporting your camera.
This camera definitely takes quality photographs when the correct settings are selected and as it comes with a 4GB memory card it can hold a fairly large quantity of images and film footage too. So in some ways this camera does have a few positives that make it an appealing choice but I am not of the opinion that is a good choice for someone who is new to using cameras and digital technology.
Product Negatives
I have two serious concerns with this camera namely auto focus/ over - sensitivity to unsteady hands and in my opinion over - complicated settings navigation.
I have had frequent issues with regards to my images being 'blurry' even when the correct setting is in place. I personally find that this camera is far to sensitive even in there is the slightest tremor in your hand and unless you have steady hands like 'Iron Man' or place the camera on a stand you will be dealing with images that are distorted and of an inferior quality. After 5 months of experimenting with the camera I have found that by depressing the 'take a picture button' halfway and holding it there for approximately 5 - 10 seconds and then complete depressing all the way there is some improvement of the above mentioned issue - RE: 'take a picture button' - I know there is a technical term for this but for the life of me can't remember it right now, sorry! However this does not eliminate the problem completely and therefore this makes the camera unsuitable for many people and certainly for first time users.
Although I persevered and read the instruction manual the practical navigation of settings is in my opinion over complicated; and ultimately leads to a lot of fantastic photographic opportunities being missed. It is certainly not a case of 'point and click'. I am hoping that with a bit more time and practice my ability to navigate these setting more efficiently will improve - I will keep you updated on developments.
In Conclusion
I will treasure this generous gift and I am hopeful that because of it's sturdy structure and with the correct care/usage of this camera I will get many years of happy shots from it. With regards to cost it retails at approximately £60 - 00 and I am undecided at this point as to whether or not I would personally pay that price considering the two serious issues I have encountered with it. I would not recommend this camera to anyone who is new to digital technology nor anyone who has unsteady hands, which would make it unsuitable for the elderly and individuals with certain conditions/ailments.
After reassessing my previous review of this product and weighing up the pro's and con's I do feel I was originally too harsh and there are definitely some aspects of this little ruby gem that do shine and perhaps with time at least one of the issues I have identified can be remedied. I will update this review and rating in a few months hopefully there will be some improvements.
I hope you find this review useful and happy snapping!
I was fortunate enough to receive the Fujifilm Finepix JX30 for christmas 2010 after my old camera sadly gave up the ghost and I wanted to take clearer, more detailed and professional looking photographs. At the time of purchase I gather that the average price was around the £100.00 mark but you can now pick it up for under £55.00 in places like Argos.
I was attracted to the JX30 firstly due to its large 2.7 inch LCD screen, my old camera had a really piffling one that I had to squint at and it was really hard to see the quality of the pictures I had just taken. Gone would be the hassle of having to download every single photo to my computer before having to scroll through each one to then delete those that were blurry or just generally weren't any good!
I knew I wanted a camera that was a fairly reasonable price but could still take clear photographs and I liked the fact that the JX30 not only had 14 megapixels but also 5x optical zoom and 6.7x digital zoom; I love to take pictures of animals, from my pets to the local wildlife that visit my garden and so the zoom feature really was a must if I was to be able to take close up shots; I have found that sneaking up on a timid Robin does not work and that a zoom function is somewhat essential!
This camera is quite impressive as it has a lot of scene modes, 17 I think in total! I must confess that I have not used them all but the option is there incase I ever want to take a panoramic shot or if I want two consecutive shots with and without flash; there's even a mode that will detect when someone is smiling of if they have blinked as the photo was taken. A huge plus point of this camera is the fact that it is possible to film in HD, I have done so and was impressed with the quality of the video, the sound was also spot on.
My old camera was annoying because it was unable to be charged through the computer and I was forever going through countless batteries which soon added up in price; with the JX530 however, you simply remove the battery it comes with and place it in the adaptor you get upon purchase, this adaptor you then simply plug into your regular plug socket. A nifty addition to the adaptor is a little light that will glow yellow as the battery is charging, this then changes to green when the battery is fully charged.
The JX530 has a slot for a memory card which is what you store your photos and videos on, I just use a 4gb one and find this is more than enough; unfortunately I cannot say how many photos exactly 4gb will hold but I imagine it could be up there in the hundreds if not more. This camera is sleek in design, it is small and compact so can easily be popped into your pocket and what's more, it is lightweight too at just 120g. As far as I know this camera is available in black as well as the red that I own.
Now, I am not particularly technically minded but I find it so easy to use this camera, there really aren't that many buttons to get muddled with and I found that I did not even have to read the manual; I just switched it on and played around with it for a bit, figuring it out for myself as I went along. The buttons themselves are of a reasonable size so can easily be pressed, to switch between different scene modes there is a wheel device that you simply rotate and it will come up on the LCD screen with the mode that you have selected. The battery lasts a fair few hours and I was able to take a great many photos before I had to charge it up again and there is a useful little gauge on the screen that shows you how much power you have left and this will flash red as your battery is running out.
My overall thoughts on this camera is that I am very pleased with it as it is so easy to use and can take really clear photographs; obviously it is no where in the same league as one of those do everything £1,000 gadgets but for the price it is now you really can't complain. Even my dad who had never used it before grasped how to work it in a matter of minutes and some of the photographs he took were really top notch. If you are looking for an everyday camera that is user friendly then I would certainly recommend the JX530; I find it has more than enough modes if you simply want to capture daily memories. It also comes with all the software you need to sort, edit and organise your pictures. Couldn't really ask for more.
The Fujifilm Finepix JX530 is a marvelously simple piece of technology that for its price couldn't really be beaten.
The 14 megapixel resoulution allows you to take photos of an incredible high quality and has multiple features that allow you to capture those all important memories just the way you saw them. it is compact and incredibly lightweight which while thats a good thing i prefer to have a more weighty camera as this allows me to relax whilst using it and not feel as if its too fragile to be manhandled. but still thats not particularly a fault in my eyes.
This camera to me is ideal for someone who likes to go out clubbing and to restaurants with friends and family and would like so pictures to remember the events by, however i like doing a lot of travelling around the country and various parts of the world and where this camera is great for those up close and engaging memories it didnt quite capture landmarks and places in a way that suited me.
But then again thats what you get for a high quality but at the end of the day still a budget camera which is amazing for what it is and what you have effectively paid for.
I brought this camera for my sisters university graduation, as I didn't think my old 8mp would be up to the task and didn't want to miss the big day. It's been a while since I even looked at digital cameras, so when I saw the price tag on this 14mp I was surprised to say this least.
It's not the simplest camera to use with so many different features, but after 5 minutes or so of practice, you'll soon figure out what your doing. The image quality is brilliant, even when looking back at photos on the built in display, but when you upload them to the computer, this is when the quality really shows.
Don't get me wrong, it doss have it's faults, the battery life isn't great, after 4 hours of constant snapping I was almost empty and as is with many cameras, when zooming in it becomes hard to get a shot that's not a touch blurred due to human error, so could do with some sort of stability assist.
The 720p high definition video recording is also a great little feature but although the image is pretty much crystal clear, the sound could be better.
On the whole though, I'm very pleased with the camera, if your looking for good quality pictures at affordable prices then this will suit you down to the ground.
I bought this Fujifilm 14 megapixel camera with 5x Zoom Compact Digital Camera to replace a very old 5mp camera.
I was instantly attracted to this camera as it was a pretty colour, sleek design and had good reviews. It was the highest megapixel camera i could find for this price also.
I was dissappointed straight away with the battery life. It lasted all but a couple of hours. The settings were very good but there were a few occasions when the screen froze after taking a picture, which was quite annoying.
I don't know whether I just had a model with faults but a friend who had also bought this camera had the same problem. Maybe a common fault with this model.
I was very dissappointed as the zoom on this little camera was very good and was put to test at a few concerts and trips out. The picture quality was fantastic and I really think for the price this camera was a bit of steal initially. The camera is compant, beautiful to look at but the freezing of the screen really started to tick me off.....
I therefore returned this camera as faulty and bought a Nikon Coolpix S4000 with a touch screen which is absolutely amazing!
With 14 megapixels, you would be forgiven for expecting great things from this compact device, and it does not disappoint.
Design: The JX530 is a relatively compact model, enabling you to carry it in almost any situation. But, what it lacks in size, it definitely makes up for in the features and general action.
Ease of Use: It must be said that this camera is not perhaps the best for those new to digital cameras - the manual itself is pretty poor in explaining anything, whilst the many buttons may prove to be a large hurdle if not familiar. However, what does let it down is the Li-lon battery - it seems to have a relatively short battery life if being used alot, and the screen does not always give you sufficient warning as to when it is going to put you in the dark.
Features: This model boasts an extraordinarily wide array of different settings (up to 17), a novelty for a camera with such as modest price tag, yet it must be said that some work a lot better than others. The 'portrait' option is said to 'identify up to ten faces in the frame' - whilst this is great for the family snapshot to ensure everyone has their eyes open and that the red-eye removal prevents them from looking like monsters, it is a feature which can get irritating when it believes a button is a face. It works in principle, in action not so much.
The panoramic mode is perhaps what allows this camera to be quite advanced in the line-up of which one to purchase - allowing up to three subsequent snapshots to be lined it, without compromising on the quality of the image. The merging tool on the camera works to provide a perfect image which looks amazing when printed. However, what could be said about these features is simple - the rotating mode wheel which controls them is quite limp, it can be moved with the simplest of touches. Whilst this may be a positive in some aspects, when trying to work it in a busy setting, it can be knocked easily so your family snapshot is taken as a landscape. One MAJOR drawback to this model is the lack of image stabilisation. Many failed attempts have been made because the image has become blurry after a sheer moment of wobble. Though it may be that those needing crisp images would opt for a better camera, it is a shame as it has so much to offer with the acutely brilliant resolution.
Quality: At 14 megapixels, the JX530 is one of the best resolutions in compact digital cameras. It allows stunning images to be taken, using the range of features to give the best photograph possible for the situation. Whilst in many instances, cameras lose this during zoom, the 28mm wide angle 5x lens on this camera still enables exquisite images to be taken from a distance. Though, whilst it may not be one of the best zooms in this sector, the high quality stands miles above the rest. It also boasts a stunning 720p HD video recorder enabling the quality to surpass expectations away from stills.


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A recent Warner Brothers licensing press release reveals that NECA will be producing an 18-inch action figure from the Batman Classic TV Series, most likely Adam West as the Caped Crusader. This was enthusiastically confirmed on NECA's twitter, Randy Falk stating "1/4 Scale Marvel & now 1/4 scale DC. Does it get any better? Toy dreams coming true".
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Kobe Bryant said he intends to play in tonight's exhibition against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in Ontario because of a strained right shoulder.
Dwight Howard won't play for the third consecutive exhibition as the Lakers continue to take it slow and easy with him after he underwent season-ending surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back last April.
Bryant and Howard have zero to gain by playing tonight. The third of the Lakers' eight exhibition games this month looms as little more than vigorous exercise for two established players, who have nothing to prove to anyone.
It's different for Robert Sacre, a 7-foot center from Gonzaga and the last man selected in the NBA draft in June. He's playing for a job, first and foremost, as Howard's backup once the regular season begins for the Lakers on Oct.30.
In two exhibitions, the longest of long shots has displayed a nice touch on his hook shots around the basket and proved to be a determined worker as Howard's replacement. He's averaging seven points and 2.5 rebounds in two games.
Sacre has impressed the Lakers with his play and especially with his hustle.
"I really didn't know too much about him coming out of Gonzaga," Bryant said of Sacre, a former high school standout in North Vancouver, British Columbia. "I know Gonzaga puts out some solid big men, but I really didn't know too much about him."
Can he make the team?
"Oh, yeah, I think so," Bryant said. "Absolutely."
Coach Mike Brown decided before the first exhibition that rather than shift Pau Gasol to center, he would keep Gasol at power forward and have Sacre start in Howard's place in order to have the players better learn the team's new offensive system.
Gasol figures to play some at center once Howard is sound again.
But so does Sacre.
Kobe vs. Smush, Part II
Bryant's verbal attack Wednesday on former Lakers point guard Smush Parker's ability, or lack thereof, inspired a shot or two in return from Parker during a 35-minute interview on a New York radio station Thursday.
Bryant said Parker was "the worst (while serving as the Lakers' starting point guard during the 2005-06 season). He shouldn't have even been in the NBA. We were too cheap to afford a real point guard.
"So, we let him walk on."
Parker, who has played in China and the Dominican Republic in recent seasons, responded by praising Bryant's skills, but not his humanity.
Parker said he became so unhappy while playing with Bryant that he stopped passing him the ball.
"The guy can play basketball," Parker said. "You've seen that throughout his career. What I don't like about him is the man that he is. His personality. How he treats people. I don't like that side of Kobe Bryant."
Bryant laughed when relayed Parker's comments.
"I gave him his 30 minutes of fame," Bryant said. "It's all good. I wish him the best of luck. He's playing in China, right? I wish him the best of luck.
"Maybe he'll get back to the NBA one day and see what it's like up close again."


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Gov. Bill Ritter today joined Vestas executives, the crown prince and princess of Denmark and local leaders at a ground-breaking ceremony for two Vestas manufacturing facilities here that will create 1,350 new jobs.
"Today marks the third straight day of new-job announcements this week, resulting in 1,650 new jobs for Colorado," Gov. Ritter said. "Vestas was one of Colorado's earliest visionaries and pioneers in our New Energy Economy. Thank you, Vestas, for helping to lead Colorado forward and for working with us to develop a sustainable energy future and a sustainable economic future."
The Brighton factories will be part of the significant manufacturing and research base Vestas – the Denmark-based wind system manufacturer – is establishing in the United States. One of the Brighton plants will produce giant wind blades and the other will make nacelle assemblies.
Vestas is spending about $290 million to build the two facilities, which will produce 1,800 blades and 1,400 nacelles a year. Brighton also will be home to a technology and production engineering office as well as a division of the Vestas Business Academy for employee training and development.
Vestas currently operates a wind blade manufacturing plant in Windsor and is building the world's largest wind tower manufacturing facility in Pueblo. When all four plants are fully operational by the end of 2010, they will employ nearly 2,500 Coloradans.
Other job announcements Gov. Ritter took part in this week:
· Monday: The Water Company of Pueblo, a high-tech water-purification company, announced it is moving into a bigger facility and adding more than 100 jobs.
· Tuesday: Ribbon-cutting and grand opening of Ascent Solar's new world headquarters and manufacturing facility in Thornton, which will result in 200 new jobs over the next couple of years
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Our series on America's best golf courses continues with a look at the three best modern courses in the Southeastern U.S., as determined by Golfweek magazine's handpicked panel of 385 course raters. The raters, who are students of architecture, attend national workshops and each evaluate 15 to 20 courses per year.
Here's what distinguishes the top modern courses in the Southeastern U.S., according to Golfweek architecture editor Bradley S. Klein. We've also included information on the most convenient places to land your business jet near each course.
Pete Dye Golf Club, Bridgeport, W.Va.
The master craftsman of the devilish arts spent 15 years converting a coal field into a theatrical golf course–no wonder they named it after him. Pete Dye's genius for turning vernacular landscape into playable golf ground has never been on grander display, not with a below-ground mine, a massive coal seam, railway bridges and loading stations all incorporated into these mind-boggling holes. It's rated fifth on Golfweek's best-modern-courses list and has been thrilling visitors for more than a decade.
Harrison-Marion County (CKB)
7,000-ft runway, one-mile drive.
FBO: KCI Aviation, (304) 842-3591.
TPC at Sawgrass–Stadium Course, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
Pete Dye's most photographed–and most controversial–creation is just coming out of a six-month renovation. The 25-year-old layout, ranked 12th on Golfweek's best-modern-courses list, always had a famed island green par-3 17th hole and weird mounding everywhere. Now it also has newly improved drainage, firmer fairways and 250 additional yards, bringing the par-72 layout to 7,215 yards. As home to the PGA Tour's Player's Championship annually, it hosts some pretty good golfers, which is why, to accommodate them, the kick points (that is, "down slopes") in the fairway were also changed, from a measly 287 yards to a beefier 330.
Craig Municipal (KCRG)
4,004-ft runway, 19-mile drive.
FBOs: Craig Air Center, (904) 641-0300, (888) 277-6326;
Sky Harbor Aviation, (904) 641-8555, (877) 641-8555.
St. Augustine (KSGJ)
7,996-ft runway, 22-mile drive.
FBOs: Galaxy Aviation, (904) 824-1995, (800) 840-1995;
St. Augustine Airport Authority, (904) 209-0090.
Kinloch Golf Club, Manakin-Sabot, Va.
Architect Lester George, who was a terrain analyst in the Army, teamed up with Virginia amateur golf legend Vinny Giles to create this bold layout west of Richmond, Va. It features lots of alternate path holes and flawlessly manicured conditions, including the tightest L-93 bentgrass fairways to be found anywhere in the country. This quiet, private membership enclave ranks 10th on Golfweek's best-modern-courses list.
Richmond International (RIC)
9,003-ft runway, 29-mile drive.
FBOs: Aero Industries Inc., (804) 222-7211;
Million Air, (804) 222-3700, (800) 962-5262;
Richmond Jet Center, (804) 226-7200.


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NEW YORK -- Daisuke Matsuzaka threw on flat ground from about 60-75 feet at Citi Field on Friday without issue, a first step back from a sore right elbow that has kept him sidelined since July 25.
"No discomfort today," Matsuzaka said through a translator. "I felt fine."
The right-hander indicated he will throw from a greater distance Saturday, and if all goes well, a bullpen session sometime next week is likely.
He will be eligible to return Aug. 9 -- one week from Saturday -- and suggested he might not need to go on a Minor League rehab assignment.
"I think if I'm fine in the bullpen, I should be fine [without a rehab assignment], but we'll have to discuss that as we go along," Matsuzaka said. "We have to take it one step at a time, see how I feel, see how the team feels and go along with that. It's hard to say exactly how many bullpens."
The Mets are not necessarily in a hurry to get Matsuzaka back in the Majors, but they will surely welcome his return. He has been their most versatile hurler this season in addition to posting a 3.87 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP while striking out nearly a batter per inning. Nine of his 28 appearances have been starts.
Matsuzaka, who had Tommy John surgery in June 2011, said his injury history played a role in the decision to exercise caution when he experienced pain last week.
"When this first came up, I probably could've pitched through the pain," Matsuzaka said. "But having experienced Tommy John, I took the safe route and decided to go on the DL to give it some time, make sure everything was all right. Just going out there today felt a lot better. I think we made the right decision."
Tim Healey is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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West Nile virus (WNV) is a potentially serious illness that flares up in the summer and continues into the fall. It is now in most of the United States. The most important way people become infected is through the bite of an infected mosquito. You can reduce your chance of being infected with WNV by avoiding mosquito bites.
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These symptoms may last several weeks, and neurological effects may be permanent.
Symptoms can last for as short as a few days, though even healthy people have become sick for several weeks.
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Infected Mosquitoes. Most often, WNV is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Mosquitoes become infected when they feed on infected birds. Infected mosquitoes can then spread WNV to humans and other animals when they bite.
Transfusions, Transplants, and Mother-to-Child. In a very small number of cases, WNV also has been spread through blood transfusions, organ transplants, breastfeeding and even during pregnancy from mother to baby.
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People typically develop symptoms between 3 and 14 days after they are bitten by the infected mosquito.
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Milder WNV illness improves on its own, and you do not necessarily need to seek medical attention for this infection though you may choose to do so.
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People over 50. If you are over the age of 50, you should take special care to avoid mosquito bites. You are more likely to develop serious symptoms of WNV if you do get sick.
Being outside. The more time you are outdoors, the more time you could be bitten by an infected mosquito. Pay attention to avoiding mosquito bites if you spend a lot of time outside, either working or playing.
Medical procedures. Risk through medical procedures is very low. All donated blood is checked for WNV before being used. The risk of getting WNV through blood transfusions and organ transplants is very small and should not prevent people who need surgery from having it. If you have concerns, talk to your doctor.
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When I was in elementary school I used to have screaming fits at my mother if she would cover my books with the "wrong" color paper. What you say? Well it goes like this. In NY State, elementary school students in the 1970s were required to cover text books in paper. This way they could be handed down for a few years to the new students without them becoming all shabby. Normally one would use brown or newspaper to do the job but ma was a hippie so she liked to get colored paper from CVS. So why was I screaming my head off? Well to me Math is the color red, Science is the color green, Social Studies is yellow, English is blue. I could not understand why she was covering the books in the wrong colors! I have synesthesia.
Not only do I associate school subjects with colors but also days of the week, numbers, letters and you guessed it: sounds. The number 2 is yellow. Alpha Juno-2 mentasm sounds are purple, 808 snares are white, flutes are yellow, the word brother is blue, etc… It's said a lot of musicians have synesthesia and that makes sense.
While cross-sensory metaphors (e.g., "loud shirt", "bitter wind" or "prickly laugh") are sometimes described as "synesthetic", true neurological synesthesia is involuntary. It is estimated that synesthesia could possibly be as prevalent as 1 in 23 persons across its range of variants.[12] Synesthesia runs strongly in families, but the precise mode of inheritance has yet to be ascertained. – Wikipedia.org
A few years ago I exchanged emails with a writer doing a report on synesthesia for the NY Times. He asked me to test myself by writing down some color associations, wait a few months, write them down again and compare. I picked the same colors for the same numbers and words 100% accurately.
The reason I wrote this today is Tara Busch on her nice blog Analog Suicide posted an article titled, "Are You a Synaesthesist?". If your interested in more info about synesthesia head to her story where she has posted some videos on the subject. Head on over: click here
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This company operate many websites here are the ones i found.http://www.getmetrained.co.ukhttp://www.getmetrained.comhttp://www.rplearning.co.ukhttp://www.metrocourses.comI booked a course called "Level 3 Housing Practice"Its a social housing Edexcel BTEC Level 3 course.The course has no course work at all.Just a doc file with links to books.Plus there were not enough questions to get a cert , only an award.Tee website header was "insert your logo here"Rank amateurs.Still trying to get my £500 back.
Last year i completed an NQ Retail Travel (Higher) at Motherwell College in Scotland.
This year i am back at the new £70 million college doing my HNC Travel in the hope of becoming a travel agent in the near future.
The course covers a range of topics as follows
Communication - Analysing and Presenting Complex Communication - this class requires you to identify and extract pieces of information relevant to a certain type of person. It includes delving further into a text and identifying factors which may not be obvious at first glance.
Creating a Culture of Customer Care- learning how to identify customer needs and dealing with complaints in a professional manner.
Retail Travel Practice - extracting information from holiday brochures in order to process a booking according to customers requirements.
Structure of the Travel and Tourism Industry - identifying how the travel industry is built up through researching various roles.
Spanish for Work - higher level of Spanish covering various subjects.
Information Technology - computer based, learning various packages including powerpoint and spreadsheets.
International Tourist Destinations - researching popular tourist destinations abroad and identifying legal requirements and activities to do whilst on holiday.
Developing Skills for Personal Effectiveness - this class required us to pick 2 goals and detail our sucesses in the form of a diary and portfolio and completing a review and presentation towards the end.
Air travel - learning about airline policies, requirements and how to do airline bookings.
Applying Marketing Principles - not completed as yet
There is also a travel graded unit that carries over 2 terms. The project for the past 2 years has been to plan a wedding abroad with a difference. This project involves alot of research and takes up alot of time.
A fulltime course is 1yr and part time is 2yrs. The course allows you to progress to second level HND at university or at another college.
My opinion
I have enjoyed the course so far though it is so much more work compared to last year and i am struggling to keep up due to being absent with my son being ill on a regular basis. The course requires commitment and determination. At Motherwell college, you have the opportunity to go on a study visit abroad. This year we are going to Barcelona for 3days in March.
I studied Film and Literature at University, and it's amazing to hear people entirely disregard the "Literature" part of that sentence, and then immediately ask me questions such as "Isn't that a bit of a doss?" or "Oh, sounds fun and easy then". Infuriating though people's ignorance might be, I tend to ignore it as I know I love what I do, I enjoy it, and I know that I have what it takes to succeed as an expert in the field.
My main argument is that the field of Film is essentially the same as English: you analyse a text from its historical, cultural and thematic angles, with the added areas of aesthetics and performance that obviously novels do not have. People presume you're just watching Transformers all day, but it is, in my opinion, a far more intellectual subject than people think, and it even encompasses far more aspects than Literature, which is generally considered a "classic" arts subject. The problem is that most people don't recognise the artistic sensibilities of film, nor its intellectual applications, and so through their ignorance try to put other people down, which I find rather depressing simply as a look at how passive-aggressive and self-effacing we are as humans. Nevertheless, I and those on my course are very enthusiastic about it, and we can discuss it in a way that most people could not, so I do take some pride in that. It encompasses so many other subjects - Philosophy, History, Sociology, and English - that I find it amazing it isn't more respected.
There is far more depth to the subject than most people know, and I didn't take it as some "soft option": I did it because I'm hugely enthusiastic about it, and know that I have a future in film criticism in some capacity, be it as a journalist or as a published critic.
I hope that eventually Film becomes more accepted, because Literature was held in the same regard a few hundred years ago, and is now fairly well regarded. I'm all for intellectually discussing its merits, but what I can't stand is the pig ignorance of intellectual snobs who look down their nose at me with their Maths and Science degrees. It's a different type of analytical intelligence, and while they'd probably have an easier time doing my subject than I theirs, it doesn't change the fact that you need a more abstract and esoteric mode of thought to do it to the high First-grade standard that I manage.
I may not be curing cancer or helping the world with my studies, but damn if anyone's going to diminish my artistic achievements.
I am currently studying a web design course at my local college. The course itself is only at the intermediate level but it's a pre requisite before undertaking the next level. The college has a huge range of course available from the academic to the vocational which seem to leave very few stones unturned. The course is ideal for me as it's a 10 week course which only requires 3 hours each week as a night course.
The course is structured so that a tutor is on hand to answer any queries we are having but mostly encourages us to be proactive by providing a series of handouts for us to undertake. Once we have completed the handouts and feel confident enough to begin the assignment we can. This provides the flexibility and incentive of finishing the course early. One of the real pluses of night classes is you can be guaranteed that no one present has gone there with the intention of messing around or distracting and so you can reap the best out of the course without these irritations.
It also helps that the teacher has a sense of humour and clearly does not fall into the serious teaching mould. However with that said he is able to provide the help needed to fully assist you when required. I am now on week 3 of the course and feel quite confident about the main aspects now.
As mentioned there is a huge number of courses to choose from and this has helped provide and maintain my incentive for further learning at this college. Therefore overall I am very impressed with the organisation, professionalism and areas of interest covered.
There are so many courses out there available at university to do. You always need to be careful as you need to choose the right course in order to carry your education further.You need to make sure when choosing the right course about what will happen after it.
Most of us will choose a course and not know what happens after it. I think the best way would be to choose a course which later on offers training to which makes it easier for those wanting to work in their chosen sector after finishing university.
When you take courses at university the big headache comes about accommodation if you stay away from the uni. Remember those on low income always check if you can claim a grant which can help pay towards the course which you learn about.
Courses can help you learn more about the career you want in the future. By taking a course in university you are getting better knowledge. For me it worked out this way as I have better knowledge of the career I wish to work in. It is much better if you find your course and make sure it has training as this will help a lot. Remember if so many people are doing the same course as you then do not expect a job guaranteed after taking a course.
It is very important when deciding upon which university course to undertake that you do as much research as possible as if you are taking a full time course then the subject and the destination you choose are going to be your home for the next few years especially if you study away from home.
The course choice is the first priority, some people have a set career that they wat to pursue and therefore the decision over what course to study is an easy one as if you want to be a doctor or a vet then your choice is effectively made for you. For me it was an easy choice as I always wanted to be a dance and as such the main decision was what route I wanted to follow into the profession where a university education is not a requirement.
If you have no real idea then it is important to choose a subject whiuch you enjoy and are passionate about, remember you could be studying for three to four years so it is imporatnt to look at the whole course and not just the first year.
When deciding on what type of institution you need to know what your predicted grades will get you into, pointless applying for Oxford or Cambridge if you are not predicted at least three A grades, similarly you do not want to sell yourself short either. You also need to decide on whether you want to be in a big city or on a self contained campus as the experience can be very different. I always wanted to study in London as that is where the action is so it was again easy for me. Always make sure you visit for the open days or just on your volition as it will help you decide.
Finally you have to consider the costs as the other option is to live at home and study which can be cheaper but you lose out on the independence studying away can bring.
When it comes to choosing a University course one must think very carefully. Universities like to advertise themselves as fair and open minded institutions for learning, a place where people can fill their curiosity to help them fulfill their future goals. However, in reality this is nothing of the kind. While some may enter University and choose simply based on what they find interesting, this is a very foolish mindset to have. In reality one should choose a course simply based on what it will help them achieve in the future.
The first point one must understand, the structure of University courses is far from fair. You see, some are set up in a way that no matter how much effort one puts into it, they will be lucky to achieve more than a 2:2. On the other hand there are other courses with half the effort, one can easily achieve a first class.
The easiest way to get on the career ladder after graduating is through a graduate program. To be accepted on a graduate program most companies if not all require a minimum 2:1 degree. Therefore it doesn't matter if you studied nuclear physics and just failed by 1 mark to achieve a 2:2, the lazy person who studied media studies and achieved a 2:1 will be accepted on the graduate program. These days everything is automated and computerized in the same way as a drinks dispensing machine. To get your drink you have to put in a single one pound coin, it doesn't matter if you stuff a £10 note inside since it only recognizes £1 coins. The same goes for obtaining a degree. Therefore, register for the easiest course, obtain a 2:1 and there will be the future possibility of a career.
The next point I would like to point out is that while plagiarism is officially considered cheating, it is considered acceptable as long as no one finds out. I have many friends that have studied business, rarely attended lectures but when it came to coursework assignment they simply copied from the textbook and changed a few words, achieving top grades. Technically it's not plagiarism since the words have been slightly altered but in reality it is.
You see employers don't care about intelligence or academic success; they want to hire people who will make them money. Someone who knows how to plagiarize and cheat yet gets away with it will be an asset to any company.
However for those who insist on study a course they find interesting but difficult, it would be better to study it in one's own outside of University. University is not a place of learning, it's a place to achieve top grades no matter what. Choose a course that will guarantee a 2:1 not one that is interesting.
Courses are generally designed to train you for related work, or give in depth information about a given subject. In my lifetime, I've done quite a few different and varied courses, with mixed results!
Firstly, after high school, I decided to do microbiology at Glasgow University. As I hadn't done biology at higher (AS level I think, if you're English), I actually found first year difficult. In first year I picked 3 modules; biology, chemistry and introductory mathematics. I didn't put in much effort, and it showed. In second year I chose 12 biology modules. I think there was a choice of 25. (I could have chosen to do chemistry instead, but although my grade was better in chemistry than biology, I really despised chemistry!). At the end of 2nd year, I had to choose what subject I wanted my degree in, and this was when I chose Microbiology. After 3rd year, I could have left with an ordinary degree, but chose to do honours. This consisted of 4 modules plus a practical laboratory based research project. Overall, I really enjoyed studying microbiology, but I think there could have been more cohesion in the lectures and labs in 3rd year, as they were disjointed, making it difficult to consolidate the information. The labs and reports were sometimes extremely difficult, sometimes I would just really not understand what to do in the labs, or for the report, and the lecturers were not willing to help you as they deemed this unfair to the other students! The research project was also interesting; the level of guidance given depended on the supervisor you had. I had a great supervisor who was mostly in or near the lab, and would always help if I didn't know something. Some of my friends had supervisors who were never there, or didn't explain anything. After my degree, I found it really difficult to find a job, as most research assistant jobs required a degree, biomedical science jobs in the NHS required accreditation and most industry based jobs required experience. Eventually, I did admin for a while, then managed to get a specialist lab based graduate job in the NHS. However, I had to travel 2 and a half hours each way in a 3 part journey, work with faecal samples and the people I worked with were absolutely vile! While I was at this job, one of the girls that I talked to from a different department told me that I could 'top up' my degree to be accredited professionally if I did certain modules dictated by the professional body IBMS (institute of biomedical and life sciences). I previously didn't know this could be done, so I decided to apply.
In between, I did a saturday morning jewellery making course at Glasgow Metropolitan College. This lasted 10 weeks and was mostly metalsmithing. I enjoyed it and made a couple of pieces that I like (one was too small for me though lol). The pace was relaxed, the tutor was nice, and there were some really nice people there. I realised, though, that I prefer making beaded jewellery. My gallery is www.flickr.com/photos/johaari
I was quite surprised at how fast it was to apply to do modules at Glasgow Caledonian University. Doing the modules cost me £1400 altogether, but since the pay for a trainee is around £25k, and there are supposed to be enough jobs to go round, I decided to try it out. Some of the modules I was told to do were 1st and 2nd year modules (cells and biomolecules, immunology) and were reasonably straightforward for me as I had previously covered a lot of the material in my microbiology degree, whereas the other modules were 3rd year ones (clinical biochemistry, haematolgy, systematic and cellular pathology) and were much more difficult. Although I really enjoyed studying, some of the labs were quite demanding, in terms of what you needed to work out and what could go wrong, and the report required afterwards. I actually ended up in tears after one lab, where I had redone my experiment 3 times, then found out my dilutions were completely wrong, so my whole 3 hours of labwork had ended up in a failed experiment, even though I was the last one working in the lab. The lab supervisor was not sympathetic - she blamed it on the fact that there had not been enough practical work in my degree. Maybe so, but at that point I felt like a failure, and wasn't sure if I wanted to continue doing the modules. After this point, I decided to keep going. I passed all my modules first time with decent grades in May, so was quite happy. I am now looking for a job - AGAIN. As I have some lab experience, I hope this will give me a little bit of an advantage, though some people have done a placement year. I have had one interview for a job at my level, and didn't get the job :( though I still need to phone them back for feedback - I have a feeling they will say they that another candidate had more experience.
At the moment I'm finding it hard to find a job. Any job. Doing the courses I have done has given me the practical and knowldge based grounding I need to do the job, given me confidence, and the opportunity to meet some fantastic people who I probably wouldn't have talked to otherwise. When choosing a course, I would recommend checking whether the establishment you are applying to is reputable, whether the course is good (the prospectus will usually tell you whether the department has any prizes etc), whether you think you will enjoy it (do your research - try and talk to someone who has done it, do some internet research, and try to contact someone in the department for an informal chat), and whether it will help you in your goals (whether that is to get a job, in which case, check if courses in your sector require accreditation of a professional body, whether there is an option to do a placement or 'sandwich' course, or whether certain practical subjects are required; or for your own interest).
While I search for a job, I have been doing some voluntary work at a charity shop, and I have also applied to be a volunteer literacy and numeracy tutor. To do this, I have to complete a course that runs every Thursday evening from 6-9pm. So far I have been to one, and again have met a lot of fab people. The course is also a lot less formal than my academic ones, and I'm enjoying it so far, together with the fact that I will hopefully be able to contribute to my community at the end of it!
If you are dithering about whether or not to do a course, I'd say take some of the factors I've mentioned into account, as most courses are not free (although you can get an ILA from the government to help pay for it - google ILA, or maybe a grant, in Scotland you would contact the SAAS). Some colleges have taster courses at the beginning of a term which are free or modestly priced, which give an introduction to the course. Or, if you wanted to take another route, you could do some voluntary work in the sector you were thinking of - I'd say this is useful and a real eye opener!
Hope this review has helped, and good luck with any courses you decide to do!
If you want to do a Ph.D., here's some tips to remember.
First of all, as I say to students thinking about doing a higher degree, how much do you WANT to do it? This may seem strange, but the thing to contemplate is that doing a higher degree course, especially a Doctorate, requires a great deal of intellectual stamina and determination.
A Doctorate is a degree by research, that is you pursue a given topic and produce a thesis at the end of it (it could take anything from 2 to maybe 6 years or longer), which you then usually have to defend in a viva voce verbal examination against acknowledged experts in the particular field. This examination may last for an hour, or several hours. At the end, the principal examiner (the external) has the right to refuse you the degree, or request specific amendments to your thesis in order for you to pass and subsequently receive the title Doctor.
What the prospective Doctoral candidate needs to bear in mind is that this type of work is very isolating; it is not like doing a normal first degree, with your peers there to share the experience with. You're very much on your own, with intermittent sessions with your supervisor. This, in itself, can be a disappointing experience if your supervisor is constantly away, or changes jobs and moves to another country, or maybe is just too lazy to do his or her job properly. It happens.
Through all this, you have to support yourself; unless you're lucky and have acces to a private income, you will have to work to put food on the table and house yourself. This, in addition to struggling to write a 90,000-word thesis (dependent on the subject area, but this is normal in, for example, Social Science doctorates) that is good enough to pass muster and convince your examiners that it is up to standard.
The usual criteria for this originally meant producing a totally original piece of work but, as the reader may understand, this is extremely difficult so now it's more about 'adding to our understanding of a given area of investigation'
So - if you want to test yourself, be aware of the ups and downs; the feeling of accomplishment is very satisfying, but the agony of failure must be awful.
I am studying music at Leeds University. The course offers a wide range of topics that you can choose from each year. There are several versions of the course. BA music, BApopular and world Musics, Bmus performance with year abroad, Mmus, PHD and music technology. You can also study music as a joint honour with loads of other things including languages. In first year you do a mixture of study skills, practical, performance and history of music. In second year you can branch out and specialise in texts and contexts. Some of the topics offered were Elgar, African music and Bach. The lecturers make the topics so interesting especially the world side as they have done a lot of field work and travelling. They have also written loads of books that help you with the course. I really love the BA popular and world course and this is what I shall hopefully be graduating with. I recommend this course to all musicians who love performance, world music, popular studies and love to meet other musicians.
My company have recently signed up for several courses with a sales training and management development company called MLP Training (http://www.mlptraining.co.uk).
The trainer for all the courses with MLP Training is a guy call Mike Le Put. Mike is an author, publisher, trainer and motivational speaker. All of the programmes are recommended by the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management. He was an extremely nice man and very easy to learn from and follow.
One of the courses I took was called "Getting Appointments over the Phone", it was a one day course and is designed to develop your skills in successful telesales.
The objectives and learning schedule for the course is:
I'm too busy
Put it in the post
I'm just collecting information
Leave it with me
I'm not in the market
I can't afford it
We always use another supplier
Tell me about it now
I don't need it
You should contact someone lower down
I'm going on holiday
How much does it cost?
You're too expensive
You'd be wasting your time
The main thing that I learnt from this course is that with confidence and conviction in your sale, you will get that face to face appointment. I have been very impressed with the increased amount of appointments and ultimately sales I have been able to achieve following this course. Mike really helped me to achieve this.
I was pleasantly surprised at what a highly interactive workshop this was. In every exercise we were about to related the learning back to our own specific areas, which I found extremely helpful.
The course fees include lunch, refreshments and all course materials.
The venue is at the Bolholt Country Park Hotel in Bury. The hotel is extremely beautiful and includes full use of the pool and leisure facilities. I enjoyed a lovely walk around the lakes and parkland. To make life a lot easier there is also free wireless and email internet access and private parking.
I found the information and training immensely beneficial and the advice given is priceless. The course was thought-provoking and of great benefit to both me and our company. Since attending the course I find that the practical help and advice given is something I use every day. I would thoroughly recommend this course, I enjoyed every minute of it.
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Of late I have noticed the massive amount of airtime on SKY given to these distance learning courses and programmes, from the Skillstrain, to Driving Instructor 'College' to Computeach and a whole raft of others, these are starting to really annoy at every interval, ok they've paid for the airtime but they rarely give you the low down you REALLY need to make a balanced decision.
For example, lets take the IT distance courses in general, bearing in mind most have an aptitude (got the money needed? good YOU'RE IN!) test and then tell you that 'places are limited' (i.e. we have 10,000 'places ...) and that it will ONLY cost you the best part of 3 grand (give or take another 2 or 3) plus for say an MCSE course and that's for the bare bones, now take the fact that Bill Gates ain't daft and adds/changes/deletes parts of the MCSE each year, thus giving these companies an ever ready supply of cash i.e. your money. What they DON'T tell you in the glossy ads i.e. like the ones with the guy in the donkey jacket moping home all forlorn and dejected, does an IT course and next time you see him hes in a suit with a flash car, chances are with a basic IT course under your belt you'll be lucky to get a 12k a year job as a field engineer fixing pc's in some crap hole company that's too tight to pay for its own IT staff somewhere in the country, oh you get a Renault company van (whopppee!) and thats IF you're lucky to find a half decent entry level job in IT nowadays.
If it was all glitz and glamour why is it that 11% of IT graduates can't get a bloody job? So you've got to question the validity of these courses and what they promise.
And its worse if you're unemployed, they just don't want to know (you can't pay!) but you CAN have a CDL , career development loan (aka a bank loan on 'preferential - to the bank anyway - terms).
And you'll be paying the bugger back at 80 quid a month or more for the next 3 years regardless of whether you actually get a job at the end of the course, if degree educated (cough) graduates can't get a foot in the door then you've got little or no chance, unless you know someone who can lever you in, and i have it on GOOD authority that IT agencies will rip you off as you walk in the door and run you ragged something chronic, so you have to ask yourself, do you really want that crap and runaround all the time? I certainly wouldn't.
There's a local IT trainer near me, they charge about 3,500 quid and specialise in ex-forces (as they get a joining civvy street bursary) so the moneys already there, they proffer the promise that they guarantee you a job (but no mention of salary , i'd say 10-12 if you're lucky and take it or leave it...) so all these great, super 'where's the porche?' IT courses are not going to make you rich in the IT world overnight.
I worked for an insurer once, the IT guy in the building was on 16k i think having left the RAF and he did every course they threw at him, when I asked him why, he said that they paid shit money for what he did plus night call outs and weekends for little or no premium and that to quote 'i'm gonna take the bas*tards for everything they have' and then when he's got all the qualifications he needed he said he'd be off like a shot, good for him.
It really peed him off when he was on holiday for 4 days and they booked an agency guy for 5, so there was a bit of an overlap, and when the agency guy told him what the agency paid him he went nuts!! nearly DOUBLE the rate the company was paying, but the downside was that work wasn't very fluid at the best of time, so when it came up in week blocks you took everything you could. Welcome to the world of IT ... no thanks!!
In brief, lets take the 'be your own boss' driving instructor, all you need is a driving licence... they say, yes, and a bank balance to pay the buggers as you certainly won't be getting rich quick, but they will !!
What the miss out is the fact that people (or a lot of people) haven't got oodles of cash nowadays, a lot of independent schools have gone to the wall , so those instructors left join (fight?) a slot in a known agency like BSM, AA or some similar one, usually at some considerable expense.
There the fairy tale ends, and it turns into the nightmare you dreaded, as you're usually out at 8am on the road, back at 8pm, ( I knew a neighbour once who was an independent, he was out 12 hours a day M-S and said that he JUST made enough after all the bills and such like to make a livable wage) so its 12 hour days if you're going to make the 'i'm on 30 grand a year' promises, with the smiling drip in the car or the guy 'taking it easy' in the cafe, plus every weekend usually and late nights too, so this isn't the alleged 9-5 job they make out, then you pay a cut to a school if you have one of their slots, then there's insurance, personal tax if you're self employed, it all adds up. Exactly all the nasty off putting stuff they DONT come out with in the shiny advert.
I think that advertising rules on both TV and paper media should be changed so they HAVE to tell you the expected cost, not just a vague 'financial commitment required' (HOW BLOODY MUCH ????) Because they do the hard sell through the call/sales centres to get you hooked and spin you all the bullshi* on how great it is ...
A load of codswallop I say, too little information, and to test it, find an online IT provider and contact them by email, start off by asking them how much the courses are and say you don't have much money ... i bet a tenner you don't get a reply if at all, as if they can't smell that 3 grand plus you have burning a hole in the wallet they're not one iota interested in paupers or those who may not have the ready funds, so emails are always 'screened', based on potential to pay, as those with an initial question of costs usually mean there's a financial issue at hand. Now try sending another email starting with 'i have been recently made redundant and have 8,000 to spend on IT training, can you help' (you're DAMN sure we can help, now how much exactly of that 8 grand do you have left Sir??)
You'll get a PHONE CALL let alone a bloody email within 24 hours ... guaranteed, they'll fight for your money !!
I suppose some courses do work for some people, but you've got to ask yourself with the current IT market in a steady global decline and companies laying off, just exactly WHERE are all these jobs they promise you???? Answers on a postcard to 'Bill Gates ain't stupid' ... !!!
In a word, a long gravy (skills?) train for the IT course companies, full of empty promises on the road paved with gold coins but little to show at the end and in all honesty, a fool and his money are easily parted, enough said eh?
Most of these 'IT companies' know the same amount about 'training' as I do how to bake a cake ... naff all !
And as all good cakes are in the eating , have a munch on these post links ... interesting reading indeed, especially the first one ..
And on their own site an interesting 'interpretation' of the decline in IT roles and salaries, hmmm the juries definitely out on this one !
This one below made me laugh, this is the skillstrain site front page, starts off with an immediate contact form, they dont want to hide it away under mounds of info because they WANT you to contact them, it says 'begin the journey' !! If its anything like British Rail you're going nowhere - fast.
This one is two years old posting wise, but wise it is. the blurb on the site belies the smooth talking sales rep who's gonna 'do a double glazing job' on you and get you to sign up for THREE years (34 months in fact) at 70 quid a month, so you'll spend 3 years in hock to them, and whaddya get at the end? A nice 'glossy certificate' whopeee!!!
This one for computeach is a HORROR story, smooth talking salesman, 29% APR loans, profiling and more bluff and bluster than ken dodd's tickling stick, only you won't be laughing ...
or buyer beware ...
Loans, loans, loans Oh to be a driving instructor ...
That's all folks, should generate some interesting feedbacks ... I would NEVER EVER use these type of training courses as they are only after one thing, as much money as they can screw out of you for as long as possible - and usually sod all worth to show at the end apart from a piece of paper. i'd sooner chance my arm with a fake Degree off ebay, it's got more credibility than these sharks.
The Media Production course was always my first choice when it came to filling in my UCAS form. I also new that it was also a lot of other people's first choice. The Media production course is for those wanting to get into the production side of film and television. Subjects on the course include animation, scriptwriting, film and TV production. You will choose one of these to specialise in in your second and third year. Your first year you will try all three and gain background knowledge in production techniques (sound, camera, editing, lighting etc...) I was one of over 400 people who applied for a place for 2001. Only half of those were invited for interview, including myself. In all, only thirty-eight are chosen. At interview you have to show a portfolio of film work and demonstrate a high degree of talent and commitment. This is the universities flag ship course. Most of the money the university gets goes on media resources. Ok. Staff are all incredibly dedicated to their own specailism. They want to get the very best out of you and are highly respected by all students. Each year has there own tutor who will help you out with any general or personal problems. Everyone is approachable and highly trustworthy. The modules are all practical based, except for the theory lecture. Here you view and critically discuss popular films. Every first year student is trained in how to use proffessional standard editing equipment, camera, lighting and sound. Short films are made to gain practise and experience. In the second year you choose your specialism in one of three areas: animation, scriptwriting or film production. For the next two years you work towards making your final year project (a film or script). We do not do a dissertation because of the amount of work it takes to make are films. Equipment on the course is excellent. There are three avid editing machines, one transfer bay for digitisng media. Six Final c
ut pro editing machines, a full screen cinema, sound room, film processing lab, animation studio, proffesional video and film cameras and all other technical equipment (lights, microphones etc...) Equpiment is always being improved because the university invests heavily into the media course. Library facilities are EXCELLENT for relevant research. The course has a lot of links with proffesional media companies because the course is quite resepcted. Job opportunities are higher than most media courses because graduating students are in high demand from this media course. The university in general is modern, friendly and in the top ten art and design schools in the country. Of course, there is always Newcastle istself which is famous for its football and it's nightlfe.
Just a short run down on the good and the bad, based on student views on the teaching, QAA ratings and employment prospects from various sources Good Law, NBS courses (Execptions BIT, Financial Services), Computing, English, History Bad Geography, Economics, Politics (Above three very weak), Mathematics (If you haven't got the points for Newcastle do the foundation course there in preference to Northumbria Average Psychology, Sciences, Health based courses This is just my view, please don't take it as gospel. I have left out courses when I don't know enough. Also avoid Economics at Newcastle, very disorganised according to friends.
For anyone considering a career in Physiotherapy, Nottingham should definitely be considered when applying to universities. It is not an easy course to get on to, with nearly 40 applicants for every place, but with enough work experience and the right grades it is possible. Not only is the course well organised, the integration of theory and practice is excellent. It is a high demand course and the volume of material covered is vast, which may discourage some people from pursuing it. However, the hard work is well worth it. As well as this, it is a great opportunity to make lifelong friends, after all, you need to be prepared to take your clothes off in front of each other! The University itself is fantastic and the city of Nottingham complements this with a vibrant nightlife and many sources of entertainment.


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Lillias White Set for Bay Street Theatre's BIG MAYBELLE: SOUL OF THE BLUES, 8/7-9/2
Bay Street Theatre will present the World Premiere of a musical as the third production of the 2012 Mainstage Season. Tony Award winner Lillias White will play MayBelle Smith in BIG MAYBELLE: SOUL OF THE BLUES, written and directed by Paul Levine. The show runs Tuesday, August 7 through Sunday, September 2.
Showtimes are Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8pm with Wednesday matinees on August 15, 22, and 29 at 2pm and a 4pm matinee on Saturdays August 18 and 25. Sunday showtime is at 7pm. Tickets to this spectacular event are $66-76. Previews August 7-10 are sponsored by PCH Builders and Property Management. The week of August 12-18 is sponsored by Peconic Landing.
BIG MAYBELLE: SOUL OF THE BLUES features the sensational Tony award winning Lillias White as the legendary blues singer MayBelle Smith. A big woman with even bigger talent, she took on all the challenges that 1950's America had to give.
Paul Levine (writer/director) won Best Director and Production of the Year awards from Daily Variety, Drama-logue Award and the L.A. Weekly, and a Best Director nomination from the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle for his L.A. premiere production of Lanford Wilson's BALM IN GILEAD. He won awards for Best Musical and Production of the Year awards from Daily Variety, Drama-logue and the L.A. Weekly for his production of TARZANA TANZI in association with the Nederlander Organization, and also co-wrote the music. He has directed many films and is currently in pre-production on "The Miracle," starring James Earl Jones. Paul grew up in Stony Brook, NY. He received a BA in History from Colgate University and a combined communications scholarship to UCLA/USC after studying history at the University of London, England. Paul's theatrical training was at the Royal Shakespeare Company in London; with Stella Adler at the Stella Adler Conservatory in New York; with Harold Clurman in his last New York Master Class; and with Jose Quintero in Los Angeles.
Lillias White (MayBelle Smith) won the 1997 Tony, Drama Desk, People's Choice and The Outer Critics Awards for her portrayal of a hooker in THE LIFE and she received a Tony nomination for her role in FELA!. She understudied the role of Effie in the original 1981 production of DREAMGIRLS and later played the part in the 1987 revival. Other Broadway credits include: CHICAGO, HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND, CARRIE, ROCK 'N ROLL! THE FIRST 5,000 YEARS, CATS and BARNUM.
The 2012 Mainstage Season program is partially funded by the Suffolk County Executive's Office and Suffolk County National Bank. Tickets are available online at www.baystreet.org or by calling the Box Office at 631-725-9500. The Box Office is open everyday, 11 am –showtime.
The "Pay What You Can" performance will be Tuesday, August 7, with a limited number of tickets available after 2 pm at the Box Office only. "Pay What You Can" tickets are based on availability. Hospitality Workers Nights are for any worker in the restaurants, hotels, and retail businesses on Wednesday, August 8 and Thursday, August 9; tickets are $20 with proof of employment; based on availability at the Box Office only.
Bay Street Theatre is a not-for-profit institution presenting new, classic and contemporary works with a commitment to challenging and entertaining our diverse community. This commitment extends to educational programs for all ages to foster the continued value of theatre as a vital art form for future generations.


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A Phase II Double Blind Comparative Study of KPS-0373 in Patients With Spinocerebellar Degeneration (SCD)
This study has been completed.
Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
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First received: June 23, 2011
Last updated: November 29, 2012
Last verified: March 2012
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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of KPS-0373 compared to placebo in patients with Spinocerebellar Degeneration (SCD).
|Drug: KPS-0373 Drug: Placebo
|Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-controlled Phase II Study of KPS-0373 in Patients With SCD
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Genetics Home Reference related topics: VLDLR-associated cerebellar hypoplasia autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia type 1 infantile-onset spinocerebellar ataxia spinocerebellar ataxia type 1 spinocerebellar ataxia type 2 spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 spinocerebellar ataxia type 6U.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Change from baseline in Scale for the assessment and rating of ataxia (SARA) [ Time Frame: 24 weeks ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Change from baseline in patient improvement impression of activities of daily living [ Time Frame: 24 weeks ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: KPS-0373, lowest dose
|Drug: KPS-0373
|Experimental: KPS-0373, 2nd lowest dose
|Drug: KPS-0373
|Experimental: KPS-0373, 2nd highest dose
|Drug: KPS-0373
|Experimental: KPS-0373, highest dose
|Drug: KPS-0373
|Placebo Comparator: Placebo
|Drug: Placebo
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|20 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Japanese SCD patients with mild to moderate ataxia
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with secondary ataxia
- Patients with clinically significant hepatic, renal, or cardiovascular dysfunction
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01384435
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01384435
|Tokyo and Other Japanese City, Japan
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Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
|Study Director:
|Katsumi Hontani
|Clinical Research Dept.
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|Study First Received:
|June 23, 2011
|Last Updated:
|November 29, 2012
Keywords provided by Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.:
Spinocerebellar degeneration (SCD)
Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH)
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Spinocerebellar Degenerations
Spinocerebellar Ataxias
Cerebellar Diseases
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Spinal Cord Diseases
Heredodegenerative Disorders, Nervous System
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Cerebellar Ataxia
Neurologic Manifestations
Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
Physiological Effects of Drugs
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Sony Computer Entertainment America president and CEO Jack Tretton has warned gamers not to expect all of the features outlined in Sony's PS4 press to be available at launch.
That includes things such as streaming games, sharing gameplay video or remote play.
"I think it's aspirational on the device, as opposed to us standing up there, pounding the floor and saying the day this thing ships all this stuff will be there," Tretton told Forbes.
"I think it'll absolutely be there for the device, but I don't know whether it will be there for day one on the device. I think a lot of these are things that we're gonna do over time. And with that said, I think there will be a tangible example of all the things that we showed. It's just a question of how deep it will go, how many games it will involve."
Casting further doubt on the situation, Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida also admitted that streaming PS4 games to Vita could miss the console's holiday 2013 arrival – although he clearly remains hopeful.
"We are saying virtually every PS4 game will be playable on PS Vita via Remote Play," he told GameSpot. "I would be heartbroken if it doesn't day one. On day one, my expectation is that we have to have all games work on PS Vita."