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Box News
GUShare - Box Migration - We will conduct a bulk migration of files for all remaining GUShare users. This migration will automatically move your files/folders from GUShare to Box, streamlining the migration for you. Please note that after the 13th of December, you will not have access to GUShare.
New Preview Experience - We have rolled out the new preview experience to all users. As a reminder, when users get the new preview, the file 'liking' feature will be removed. Currently, printing from the file preview page is not available, but we will be adding that support in the coming weeks.
Box Sync 4.0 - This upgrade is now available to all users as the default download version on the website. We plan to start auto-updating existing Sync 3 users to Sync 4 in January.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who gets Box?
- What is Box?
- How do I get a Box account?
- How long do I keep my Box account?
- Is there a cost for Box accounts?
- How do I log in to Box?
- How can I access my Georgetown Box account if I'm also logged in to my personal Box account?
- Why are we switching to Box?
- How much storage space do I get?
- When will GUShare go away?
- How can I move my GUShare files and folders into Box?
- Will the GUShare permissions I've assigned/created in GUShare be saved in Box?
- What if I own/manage a departmental space in GUShare?
- Any restrictions on what I can/should keep in Box?
- What types of files can I store in Box?
- I have files in Google Drive. Can I store them in Box?
- What if I don't want to share any of my files?
- Can I share files with people outside of Georgetown?
- How long will files stay in my trash?
- How does Sync manage conflicts?
- What goes into the Sync Recycle Bin?
- What are the differences between Mac and Windows Sync?
- What happens when you delete a folder in "My Box Files"?
- Why were my files moved to the "Box Sync Issues" folder on the Desktop?
- Files added to "Box Documents" were moved to the "Default Sync Folder"
- What is the difference between blue and orange Sync icons?
- Whats file types are blocked by Sync?
- Will my links & aliases remain when using Sync?
- Does Sync support special characters?
- What Permissions are required using Sync?
- Can I use Sync as a bulk migration tool
- I have an external Hard Drive. Can I use that to sync?
- Can I store sensitive data (e.g., HIPPA, FERPA) in Box?
- How safe are my files in Box?
- Are the files in my Box account backed up?
- What Browsers does Box officially support?
- Can I access Box over a wireless connection?
- Can I access Box on my mobile device?
- I already have a personal Box account; what will happen to that account?
- I'm a Georgetown Sponsored Associate (SUA); can I get a Box account?
- What apps are available to Georgetown Box Users?
Basics/Getting Started
Who gets Box?
All active Georgetown credit students, as well as the faculty and staff of the main campus and med center, qualify for Box accounts for as long as they maintain at least one of those affiliations with the university.
What is Box?
Box is a file sharing and storage service that enables you to securely store your documents "in the cloud" and to access those documents anywhere you can connect to the Internet. You can also share your documents with any of your classmates or colleagues.
How do I get a Box account?
If you qualify for a Georgetown Box account, simply Activate your account!
How long do I keep my Box account?
You get to keep your Box account as long as you have at least one of the following active affiliations:
1) Credit student
2) Staff
3) Main campus or med center faculty
Please note, accounts are suspended for users without an active affiliation and deleted 30 days after suspension.
Is there a cost for Box accounts?
No, Box is free for all qualified users.
How do I log in to Box?
Just go to the Georgetown Box login page, Select the "Click Here to Login" graphic, and then enter your NetID and password on the secure "Sign In" page.
How can I log in to my Georgetown Box account if I'm already logged in to my personal Box personal account?
If you're currently logged in to your personal Box account, first log out of that account and then log in to your Georgetown Box account.
Box provides larger quotas, increased data security (with complete data encryption) and has an easier-to-use interface than GUShare. You can also view, upload, and share documents from your mobile device.
How much storage space do I get?
All Georgetown Box accounts receive unlimited storage.
Box and GUShare
When will GUShare go away?
GUShare is being decommissioned on 13-December-2013.
How do I migrate my files from GUShare to Georgetown Box?
Starting at 5pm on December 13th, UIS will conduct a bulk migration of files for all remaining GUShare users into the BOX service. After the 13th, you will not be able to access GUShare.
The migration will be complete and data moved by 9 am Monday, December 16th. Please check your new Box account on the 16th. All of your folders and data from GUShare will be there for you. You will need to re-create sharing and permissions for your files.
Departments that have GUShare folders should work with their Account Managers to determine how best to migrate their files out of GUShare.
Will the GUShare permissions I've assigned/created in GUShare be saved in Box?
No, unfortunately, the permissions won't be saved in Box.
Departmental GUShare accounts will require special attention because of the additional steps that are required to establish the space and because of the complex sharing arrangements that already exist. Some of these may not be replicable within Box. Account managers will reach out to departments with larger departmental shares to discuss the transfer of files. After Box accounts are activated, departments with specific concerns may contact the Help Desk at 202-687-4949 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Using Box
Any restrictions on what I can/should keep in Box?
You can use box to store all of your data. For more information about data classifications please see link below:
What types of files can I store in Box? You can store any file in Box. However, you can edit and view only selected document types that are stored in Box. I have files in Google Drive; can I store them in Box?
Yes, but you will first need to download those documents to your computer, and then upload them to Box.What if I don't want to share any of my Box documents?
You're not required to share any documents. You only need to share the documents on which you want others to collaborate with you.
Can I share my files with people outside Georgetown?
Yes. You can share documents with people outside Georgetown, but those people must have a Box account, even if it's a personal Box account.
How long will files stay in my trash?
Deleted files are kept in the Trash folder for 30 days. Upon expiration, files are auto-deleted and can no longer be recovered.
Box Sync
How does Sync manage conflicts?
If two users both change a file concurrently, Box will first try to merge the changes if both are not edits (e.g. one user edits the file, another user renames the file). However, if both users edit the file, the first save will get uploaded, and the second file will be uploaded as a "-copy of".
What goes into the Sync Recycle Bin?
When files are deleted by Sync, they are placed in the Trash on the Mac and in the Sync Recycle Bin on Windows. Regardless of how a file is deleted, it will be available from Georgetown Box's trash available on the Box web interface.
What are the differences between Mac and Windows Sync?
Mac Sync does not offer lock/unlock and shared link context menu options.
What happens when you delete a folder in "My Box Files"?
If it is a folder directly in "My Box Files", it will be unsynced, deleted locally, but not deleted on Box. If it is a subfolder, it will be deleted locally and from Box.
Why were my files moved to the "Box Sync Issues" folder on the Desktop?
When you install the latest version of Box Sync, and if there was a problem with the older version finishing successfully. Sync will replicate the web folder structure on your local drive and will move all the files/folders which are not on the cloud to your desktop inside the "Box Sync Issues" folder. If you wish to upload them, just drag and drop these files back to Box documents and they will be uploaded to the Box cloud.
Files added to "Box Documents" were moved to the "Default Sync Folder"?
Individual files added to the "Box Documents" Folder will be automatically organized in a "Default Sync Folder". You can move these files to another folder. To sync new files into into specific folders, just place them in the folder you want to upload to.
What is the difference between blue and orange Sync icons?
A blue, check-marked icon indicates that a file or folder has been successfully synced. An orange icon indicates that the file is in the process of being synced.
Whats file types are blocked by Sync?
The following file types are blocked by Sync:
- Box WebDocs
- Outlook PST files
- QuickBook files
- Google Docs/Spreadsheets
- Temporary files and folders (.tmp and files/folders starting with ~ character)
- System and hidden files
- Windows shortcuts
Will my links & aliases remain when using Sync?
Links and aliases are not officially supported by Sync. For example, Cross referencing links in Excel documents would be broken upon syncing to a different computer
Does Sync support special characters?
Sync does not support files or folders that contain any of the following characters:
If you attempt to sync files or folders containing these characters, Box Sync will prompt you to rename the file or folder using the underscore character. In most cases, we recommend pushing the "Rename" button and accepting the renamed file or folder that Sync suggests.
What Permissions are required using Sync?
Sync requires the "Editor" access type. Folders that only have "Viewer" permission cannot be synced. Mac files need to be set to both Read & Write privilege. Read-only files will not sync. Read-only files will occur when copying from a CD. Change them to Read & Write to allow them to sync.
Can I use Sync as a bulk migration tool
Sync is not optimized for migrating a large amount of data into Box. If you need to migrate from an existing file system with a lot of files, we recommend contacting the Help Desk at 202-687-4949 or firstname.lastname@example.com with our with specific concerns.
I have an external Hard Drive. Can I use that to sync?
We recommend only syncing to a local hard drive. Do not use Sync with flash drives, external hard drives, network drives, or any external media. Although this will work in some cases, there are known issues, and we do not recommend this configuration.
Can I store restricted (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA) data in Box?
Yes! HIPAA/PHI data is allowed in Georgetown Box.
How safe are my files in Box?
Your files are very safe in Box. They are completely encrypted---Box encrypts your data while it's sitting in your Box account. This is called encryption at rest.
Are the documents in my Box account backed up?
Yes. All content stored in Box is kept in multiple data centers to ensure high-availability to your data. Please note, though, that if you delete an item from your account those files cannot be recovered one the trash has been emptied.
Accessing Box
What Browsers does Box officially support?
Google Chrome is the recommended browser for Georgetown Box.
While Box is compatible with some older web browsers, most interface issues encountered are easily resolved by simply updating your browser to a current version.
Please ensure that your utilizing one of the latest versions of the web browser below:
- Google Chrome (Latest version)
- Internet Explorer
- IE6 and previous versions are NOT supported
- IE7 is functionally supported but you may experience interface issues
- IE8 & IE9 are fully supported
- Safari (Latest version)
- Firefox (Latest version)
Can I use Box over a wireless connection?
Yes, you can use Box anywhere you can access the Internet and have access to a compatible device.
Can I use Box on my mobile device?
Absolutely! You can use Box on the iPhone, iPad, Android devices and Windows Phone. Click here for details on using Box on your mobile device.
I already have a personal Box account; what will happen to that account?
Your personal Box account will stay the same as always unless you used your NetID when you created your personal account.
I'm a Georgetown Sponsored Associate (SUA) employee; can I get a Box account?
Associates must make their request through their department.
What apps are available to Georgetown Box Users?
Apps connect your Georgetown Box data with external applications and services. To help keep your content safe and secure, we have enabled Georgetown Box core applications. We're currently constructing a list of apps requested by the community and will be holding a quarterly open forum to review and discuss. Upon request, application authorization will be taken into consideration for Georgetown Box.
Georgetown University Information Services Collaboration 3300 Whitehaven Street, N.W., Suite 2000, Washington D.C. 20007 Phone: (202) 687.4949 Fax: (202) 687.1505 firstname.lastname@example.com


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If motion isn't your thing, the Go Pro Hero 2 also acts as a still camera which takes high quality 11 megapixel still images with every press of the button. The HD Hero 2 now supports time lapse photography, taking a photo every .5 second with a Class 10 speed SD card. Encased in a durable polycarbonate exoskeleton, the Hero is built to take a thrashing. Change the open back to the included waterproof backing and the HD2 is waterproof down to 197 feet! With a rechargeable battery pack, this GoPro camera can record up to 2.5 hours on a single battery charge.
Included with the GoPro HD Hero 2 Surf Edition are mounting accessories to get this HD camera on your board quickly and easily so you can get out into the surf sooner. 2 adhesive surfboard mounts give you some flexibility with placement and a FCS compatible mount makes it easy to plug your GoPro into the deck of your board like a FCS fin. Like its predecessor, the housing of this video camera is compatible with all other GoPro mounts, so whatever situation you want to capture video from, there's a way to do it. Whether your goal is to capture yourself carving a sick wave or just a casual day on the big blue, record your world with the GoPro HD Hero 2 Surf Edition Camera.
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CALGARY -- The flashy figure wearing No. 80 running through practice drills looked a lot like Jeremaine Copeland.
In fact, that's exactly who it was finding open space in secondary, despite an ankle injury that a day earlier looked like it would sideline the Calgary Stampeders receiver.
Two days after being carted off the field on a golf cart, Copeland was back in his usually spot at slotback, rolling out for a wide open pass from quarterback Henry Burris.
"I felt pretty good on the practice field," said Copeland, who proclaimed himself ready to play tomorrow in the Labour Day Classic against Edmonton (1 p.m., McMahon Stadium).
"I'm glad I get to go play this game. Everyone knows I want to play this game pretty badly."
The idea yesterday was for Copeland to take some warmups and stretch out. The ankle responded well so he jumped right into drills.
The joint gave him some soreness after the workout but it wasn't anything he couldn't handle.
"It was very important to practise," the league's second leading receiver said. "I'm not the type of person to put myself in if I couldn't play in the game.
"I wouldn't want to take anything away from my teammates. If I can't go, I won't go."


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In all their new wave glory, Sweden's the Mary Onettes are pretty average.
The Mary Onettes
The Mary OnettesLabel: Labrador
US Release Date: 2007-12-04
UK Release Date: 2007-05-07
I remember Jens Lekman writing or commenting once about his adolescence that all the cool kids were, at that time, listening to '80s new wave bands and being melancholy with that particular exclusivity kids that age can pull off with such ease. Or was it that's what the cool kids are doing in Sweden right now? Either way, the Mary Onettes seem wedded to that same depressive pastiche as an accoutrement of cool, though never (unfortunately) with a strong feeling underneath it all. There's more real feeling in "If You Ever Need a Stranger" than in any of the songs on The Mary Onettes. Okay, maybe that's an unfair comparison. But -- if only this new band could channel some of their compatriots' character.
The Mary Onettes are a Swedish band intent in channeling the elements of '80s style – the dark jangle of the Cure, the dour vocal stylings of Morrissey. But the real problem here's not one of style; it's one of substance. Sure, the big-echoing drums are authentic, but if you don't have solid songwriting beneath them what's it all in aid of?
Throughout the album the production smoothes out all hint of edge in favour of a well-crafted, studio rock that's primarily aimed at the airwaves. Vocalist and principal songwriter Philip Ekstrom abuses his resonant baritone the way Johnny Cash once did – it's an easy source of character for songs that might otherwise just slip past without registering. Even the songs that feel self-consciously bigger, more anthemic, more single-worthy are lacking something. "Void", one of the first singles, reminds of Interpol, but the chorus doesn't ping; the song's all jangly atmosphere, the pale aftermath of Joy Division, with nothing much else.
Better is "Lost", rising over a disco-turned "Bad Moon Rising" melody with an attractive widescreen palette. "Under the Guillotine", one of the most upbeat numbers, is an album highlight. The coiled guitar line crashes into a repeating refrain that's almost unhinged (that's way out on the edge for these guys), and the mispronunciation of the title ("guill-i-o-tine") is charming. "Still" subverts the potentially powerful guitar sound its opening calm presages in favour of a cinematic, chiming atmosphere. "Two hearts beating", the lyrics read, referencing U2's "Two Hearts Beat As One" from the 1983 album War -- which fits perfectly into the panoply of '80s idols from which the Mary Onettes draw their musical referents.
There are a few Scandinavian bands treading somewhat similar territory. I thought of Cut City primarily, with occasional flashes reminiscent of the Legends' latest record as well. Each of these groups is proficient, writing neat little pop songs that have the requisite swells, bridges, and textural change-ups to deserve at least some measure of investigative curiosity. But again, each somehow fails to be completely memorable. For the Mary Onettes to climb above the rest, for one, they'll need to vary their tempi a little more – too many of the songs on The Mary Onettes are mid-tempo, halfway between a ballad and a charging upbeat rock pace.
Which all goes to say, the deluge of Swedish exports staggers somewhat with the Mary Onettes. They're barely comment-worthy except to say, in all their new wave glory, the band's perfectly average. Oh well -- if you're yearning for more Depeche Mode or New Order, this band's good for a few tunes that hearken back to the 'good old days'.


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You know, not so long ago I used to be in college. There are things I don't miss about college. They are the inflated textbook prices, the long boring classes, the four credit labs that would go on even longer and be even more boring than normal. Those were all negatives, but the positives laid in the people. Buddies from college were always best buddies, compadres who were in the same boat as you and had to stick through it to survive, just like you. But far and away the best part of college was the women. All kinds of girls, in every class, and most colleges now have more women then men. How could someone not get laid by a beautiful college girl? Well, I could write a book on that subject.. but instead I will write a review of College Porn.com!
College Porn is a "reality" site. The quotations are there for a reason. While they sell themselves as a reality site, they are missing some essential components for a reality site. The biggest one would be a theme. The theme here is somewhat weak. College girls. Really, big deal! It doesn't tell much about the girls (just that they are younger) and it also doesn't tell much about the action. But they are also missing some of the setup components of reality sites, like big thumbnails, detailed description of the action and the girls, etc. This review will touch on that, but not without first looking at the actual site design.
When you sign onto College Porn, there is this weird "key" system that makes you go through a couple of pages first. I don't understand it, but if it works for them than good for them. When you finally get to the College Porn page, you are given a very spammy looking site. There are links everywhere. However, the "exclusive" content can be found pretty easily. It's right there on the top. Unfortunately, you are only given teeny little thumbnails for every set. And when you click on the thumbnails to download/stream the set, you are given another very small thumbnail. So you basically have to download everything and delete the girls you don't like. There are also little descriptions for every girl. The descriptions are one line and frankly not that good in describing anything. But still, they are there. The rest of the site points to content outside of College Porn, some of it good, some of it bad, some of it ugly, and some of it spam. But the most important thing here is the videos.
The videos here on College Porn come in the WMV format exclusively. You have three options here: you can stream in 320x240 resolution, stream in 640x480 resolution, or you can download the WMV to your hard drive. There is no segmentation on this site, it's straight full videos, and sometimes they can be a little long (up to 100 mb in some cases) so dialup users may want to avoid the timely downloads. The videos, in being long files, can be up to a half hour in length. I will get more into that when I talk about the action on this site. But for now, let's touch on the video quality.
The quality of videos here on College Porn is a little "iffy" if you ask me. The actual quality at full screen, etc. isn't all that bad. Theres a little bluriness and pixelation, but it's really not all that bad to be honest with you. The problem comes with the camerawork. It just doesn't look all that good. First of all, the colors are not bright and vivid. It looks like it was shot years ago, and the camera guy years ago wasn't that good. And in something I haven't had to bring up in a while, I really had to mess around with the brightness to get the videos looking good. Even then, it was rough. Basically, the camerawork sucks and takes away alot of enjoyment you might expect to get from this site.
As this site doesn't have any pictures offered, lets get right into the action. The girls on College Porn are really nothing special to me. Sure, they are good looking, but they don't have the wow factor, and some of them just look too dolled up for my tastes. Everyones tastes are different, however, I would not recommend going to the previews site for this site. They make their previews site look much better than the actual action, I wish they would spend this amount of time on their actual members as they do trying to take our money. As far as the action, on the longer videos, theres a LOT of talking. In some cases, up to ten minutes talking with little/no action. Now thats fine on a reality site done well with a good theme, and longer videos. But when you've only got a few short videos, there shouldn't be a lot of talking in my opinion. The action here is a lot of lesbian stuff with some straight boy girl and boy girl girl stuff mixed in. It doesn't really hit on one particular subcategory of action, but if I had to pick one I'd say lesbian.
College Porn has 19 total videos right now. While that might sound like a pretty good number, I'd rather have five videos from a quality site than 19 from a site like this. There is also the exclusivity issue. I've never seen these videos before, but elsewhere in the "network" they aren't afraid to pass off unexclusive videos as exclusive. So that is up in the air still. They also claim to have 67 bonus sites. In reality, some of these bonus sites only have two or three videos and thats it. Just don't buy into their lies. Think logically: if a site offers 60+ bonus sites, do you really think they are all good AND exclusive? No way. They have a lot of spam, and a lot of leased links. It might be heaven for a first timer, but if you are here, it will be closer to hell. I also don't expect College Porn to ever be updated again.
Not even worth a trial in my opinion. Bad video quality, questionable exclusivity, BS bonus sites, basically, even if you are interested in the videos on here, save your money for a much more deserving site.
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Space and cyberspace will intersect at the Space Foundation national conference, Cyber 1.1, to be held Monday, April 11, at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo. This full-day conference takes place immediately before the official opening of the 27th National Space Symposium.
Similar to last year's Cyber 1.0 conference, but with updated information, Cyber 1.1 will focus on senior leadership views on Department of Defense and industry cyber activities, including emphasis on developing people to meet the challenges posed by cyberspace. Featured speakers and panelists will provide insight into evolving cyberspace policy issues affecting industry and the government.
The conference will also include: a networking breakfast sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton; a policy-focused luncheon sponsored by General Dynamics; interactive demonstrations and a networking reception. Co-sponsor Northrop Grumman is providing all-day coffee service.
For information about how to register go to www.NationalSpaceSymposium.org/Register.
Cyber 1.1 confirmed speakers include:
In addition, panel discussions will explore industry solutions and cyber preparedness. The panel "Industry Solutions: Where is the Technology Leading?" will be moderated by Christian C. Daehnick, Toffler Associates senior associate, with panelists:
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I'm beginning to think that I might get this back surgery in December..............maybe!!
I was originally scheduled for March 24, but had to postpone for various reasons. Then doc wanted to do it May 14 (today ) but that wasn't doable for me, since I would not have been able to attend my granddaughter's college graduation next week, so we settled on May 28th. That will work. So I had my pre-op workup done in Baltimore on Monday, and yesterday I get a call from doc's scheduler, telling me he is having to cancel all of his surgery for May 28. Oh boy - here we go again. So now I'm scheduled for June 4 - as it stands now anyway. Well at least they didn't wait till a day or two before the 28th, and then cancel. Hey - what's another week - right? I've been hobbling around like this since November, so I guess I can manage another week more than I had expected.
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Sandy and Tiina, in Montfavet, near Avignon, France
We had a small diversion in our sporting calendar to the south of France; we were invited to participate in a meeting convened by the Global Crop Diversity Trust (http://www.croptrust.org/) to discuss how the diversity of eggplant wild relatives could be conserved. The eggplant or aubergine is a species of Solanum – Solanum melongena, and although not very physically similar to potato (Solanum tuberosum) or tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) it does have genetic similarities.
We worked hard, our days were not quite as physically demanding as those in the Tour de France ascent of the nearby Mont Ventoux (left out of the 2012 Tour), but we made a lot of progress! One fascinating fact is that in English, French biologists refer to our vegetable aubergine as the eggplant – just goes to show how language exchange can be pretty random!
Christine Daunay of INRA (http://www.international.inra.fr/), Jaime Prohens of the Universitat Politècnica de València (http://www.upv.es), Hannes Dempewolf of the Trust along with Tiina and I talked about the taxonomy of wild eggplants (based on the work of Maria Vorontsova), the state of seed collections of wild eggplants and what eggplant breeders need to improve the crop, especially in the face of climate change.
Despite its importance as a world crop, the community of plant breeders working on eggplant are few and far between – it is clear from the meeting that future collaboration with colleagues in India and China – the home of eggplant domestication – will be critical. The wild relatives of the crop are from Africa and future collecting to understand their ranges and environmental tolerances will be important for eggplant improvement. This is where the world of taxonomy intersects with the world of plant breeding and agriculture – knowledge from wild relatives can really help with problems faced by those in agriculture, not just in terms of genes that can be introduced into crops from wild relatives, but in understanding adaptation to different environments and habitats.
Our colleague Christine keeps a collection of seeds of wild relatives of eggplants, and we toured her fields and greenhouses – reminding us that Solanum species are more amazing than imaginable – truly paradoxical plants!
We returned to London and Edinburgh via TGV (Train à Grand Vitesse – and it is really fast!) through the French countryside and came back to an excited Britain – lots had happened while we were deep in discussing food. Time to catch up with all the other action!


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(EXPIRED) Pop Art Print Paintings £15.99 with Free Delivery @ Amazon
These Pop Art Print Paintings are a wee bit different from the usual baby art kits, and I think they look fantastic. They are a lightning deal on Amazon until 3pm this afternoon, reduced down from their usual price of £20 to £15.99. There is the added bonus of free delivery, even though they are under the £20 spend.
Everything you need to create the art work is included in the kit, so you get four canvases, four paint tubes, a paint roller and instructions to get the best image.
This could be used for baby hand and foot prints, or for capturing the prints of the whole family, and as each canvas is separate you can display them however you like.
This isn't just for babies, but it would make a lovely new baby gift so that the parents can record their little ones hand or foot prints. I do like the idea of recording the family's hand prints together on one canvas each, although that's only going to work with a family of four obviously.
This Pop Art Print Paintings kit looks like a great gift for a New Baby, Baby Shower, Christening or Birthdays.
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1) I started the day with beignets and cafe au lait at Cafe DuMonde so far so good.
2)Gumbo Shop two entrees Jambalaya and Seafood gumbo its still all good.
3)Redfish Grill Hickory grilled redfish couple of sides the brain is starting to get foggy.
4)Johnnys PoBoy full size full dressed Oyster PoBoy I am starting to struggle with reality.
5)Clover Grill Hamburger and fries at 3 a.m. dining with a lot of freaks and weirdos and I thnk Im probably the biggest one of all doing this 5 meal day. I then collapsed gorged exhausted and delirious. Dont try this please only a professional pig like myself should attempt..


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Top That! | Troye Sivan Sings, Devil Baby Attack
Top That! Troye Sivan Sings, Devil Baby Attack, Richard Sherman, & More!
YouTube sensation Tyler Oakley and POPSUGAR's Becca Frucht have your weekly pop culture fix — are you ready?! This week, we're breaking down the biggest viral hits of the week, including: Richard Sherman flips out, Troye Sivan's 2013 Song, DJ Flula's Slo-Mo Beatboxing, Juicy J's twerking scholarship, Meryl Streep reads an oatmeal recipe, Benedict Cumberbatch reads R. Kelly's "Genius," Zach King's Vines, Devil Baby Prank, Superfruit's "Frozen Medley," and more! So sit back and enjoy as Tyler and Becca guide you through the latest and greatest from the weird and wonderful web!


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Rihanna loves posing for the camera
NO ONE can accuse Rihanna of being a shrinking violet. The 24-year-old pop star has shot not one but seven sexy covers for an American magazine called Complex.
The Umbrella singer loves being in front of the camera and posting risqué pictures of herself in a variety of poses and on her Twitter account, which has more than 27 million followers.
In the magazine she explains her reasons: "It's narcissistic but, whatever, everyone does it. I'm capturing personality. Everybody has their thing they like or don't like to see.
"It's all in your head. That's why people take their own pictures, because it's difficult for someone else to capture what you seek."


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Achieving the lowest power in wireless sensor networks
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Sensors form the first contact to the physical environment. MEMS technology has made advances in both reduction of size as well as increasing accuracy of the sensed quantity. MEMS-based sensors that monitor temperature, voltage, humidity, photo, vibration, and gas have been part of the onboard sensor for wireless sensor nodes. These sensors result in an analog signal which further has to be amplified in order to be able to process the signal and differentiate it from noise. The external sensors can be configured or controlled by serial interfaces like SPI,I2C.
Energy Requirements and Sources
Usually the major part of energy consumption goes into the analog sensors. For instance, active sensors like metal oxide-based gas sensors consume a large amount power for heating. Next in line comes the communication link which is usually characterized by bursts of packets at regular intervals. Finally, there is the digital processor which does the sensing/conversion of the signal and low-level processing before ordering the data to be transmitted.
A typical node consists of a sensor to capture the external phenomenon, an ADC with signal processing circuitry to convert sensor information into a reliable digital form, and a radio for communication of this data. Typically, energy consumption will be dominated by the radio. Depending on the duty cycle of sensing activity, sometimes the sensor will dominate the energy consumption. Studies quote values between 1uW to 20uW for the amount of energy required for operation of a node. Some techniques like collaborative processing of data jointly by a set of nodes is done to complete computationally intense tasks.
Harvesting Ambient Energy Sources
There are numerous sources of energy in the environment which can serve as a continuous source of energy for wireless sensor nodes over their lifetime. We will concentrate on RF energy, mechanical energy and solar energy harvesting which have been shown in literature as the viable options for powering wireless nodes.
RF energy refers to the energy available through the public telecommunications system. The energy levels provided by GSM at a distance of 30-100m from the base station are between 0.1 to 1mW/m2. This is not sufficient for any viable harvesting mechanism. WLAN, on the other hand, is a couple of orders lower compared to GSM. One possibility to harness this energy from GSM is to use a large area antenna or to have a dedicated source of RF energy. It should be noted here that these levels transmitted should be within the guidelines for the maximum amount permissible.
For harvesting mechanical motion or vibration, electrostatic, piezoelectric, and electromagnetic transduction techniques can be used. In an electrostatic transducer, as the distance between two electrodes of a polarized capacitor changes, this results in a change in voltage. In a piezoelectric transducer, a change in shape of the material results in a voltage change. In case of electromagnetic transduction, movement of magnetic mass causes a change in the flux linkages across the coil.
Thermal generators are based on principle of the Seebeck Effect where two junctions made of dissimilar materials are maintained at two different temperatures. This results in a voltage generation across the open-ended terminals of the junction. Photovoltaic energy is another important source whose efficiencies range from 5% to 30%, depending on the material used.
From Table 1, we find that power per area is reported because the thickness of these devices is typically dominated by the other two dimensions. The power available from these sources is highly dependent on the nodes' environment. We can on average, assume that 10's of microwatts of harvested energy to be available [1]. This would put a range for power consumption by the micro sensor nodes to 10-40uW to enable harvesting. Therefore, coupling energy harvesting with some form of energy storage can theoretically extend system operating lifetime indefinitely.
Table1. Characteristics of Energy from Ambient and Harvested power [1]
System-on-Chip Solution
The need for a complete platform comprising of analog and digital modules can be solved by moving to a system-on-chip architecture that encompasses the analog and digital peripherals suitable for implementing an autonomous sensor node. Cypress Semiconductors' Programmable System-on-Chip (PSoC 3/5) processors can be used for such system designs. PSoC Creator is the development environment for the system development. Their low power features, among various other available mixed signal programmable modules, make this architecture popular for the high demanding applications of wireless sensor networks.
Fig3. Schematic Capture of Design in PSoC Creator Environment
Figure 3 represents a simple autonomous system. Three different sensors are interfaced via the programmable gain amplifier. The gain is set according to the different signal level outputs from the sensors.
The amplified signal (So) is time-multiplexed and sampled at a pre-determined rate, then converted by a Delta-Sigma ADC. The data collected is stored on-chip in Flash and then periodically transmitted via wireless communication.
Powering from Energy Harvesting Sources
An integrated boost regulator is ideal for applications where the energy supply is limited or is based on low harvesting sensors. On a PSoC device, for example, the supply can be as low as 0.5V and provide programmable levels between 1.8V to 5.25V at an average load current of 50mA. As discussed before, these boost regulators can be used to draw power from harvested sources, thus making a node self-powered. A rechargeable battery can be used too for supplying and storing harvested energy. The voltage level can be monitored and system operation can be based on the available power. For example, the entire system can go into sleep/hibernate when the battery signals that it is low. Before dropping into sleep while waiting for the battery to recharge, the system sends a signal to the nearby node/network gateway to update its status.
Fig4. Configuration window of Boost Converter for the application
The boost converter is configured by adjusting the values of the capacitors and inductors as shown in Figure 4. The input and output voltage can be specified depending on the requirements of the harvester and the end application. The switching frequency can be controlled based on the allowed size of inductor (inversely proportional to switching frequency) and switching losses (proportional to the frequency).
Features of Low Power Design targeted to vital battery operated systems
Severely energy constrained systems need to have a long battery lifetime due to the inherent difficulty in physically accessing them to replace batteries as well as the sheer scale of deployment. With shrinking sizes of the nodes, this becomes a challenge both in terms of storage and harvesting area available to the node. Low power design is very important in energy constrained mobile applications, and therefore SoCs must be designed to ensure the lowest quiescent energy is consumed during idling states where the node spends most of its time.
Many processors offer multiple operating and low power modes to improve power efficiency. For example, there are four modes available in PSoC3. Active mode is the primary mode where the CPU controls specific modules to be operational. Alternate active powers only specific sub systems while the CPU is halted. Sleep mode is where all modules and CPU are disabled except some supervisory systems like the Watch Dog Timer. Finally, the lowest energy consumption is hibernate mode where all modules including supervisory modules are turned off and consumption is less than 200nA. The device only wakes upon a hardware pin interrupt. These different operating modes are very useful, depending on the state in which the wireless sensor node is operating. This could be dependent on external environment, time of day, or the activity levels/frequency to be sensed. This kind of software-based state machine control is useful for the end user to choose the right mode and easily change power consumption based on the application's current requirements.
Some other techniques can be used in order to avoid unnecessary power consumption like leaving I/O unused which could be driving a load. Instead, have a default high impedance on such I/O pins at the top level. Also, using a higher frequency than needed for a certain application is sub-optimal. Similarly, use of a PLL with source clock at a low frequency is more optimal than running the main clock frequency at higher cycles.
Wireless Sensor nodes continue to become more sophisticated as well as more computationally intensive. Features like low power as well as integration of modules in a single chip are vital for a rugged and efficient node development.
1. Vullers et al., "Micropower Energy Harvesting", Solid State Electronics 2009.
2.Kantesh Kudapali, "Using sleep and hibernate modes in PSoC®3" AN66083 : http://www.cypress.com/?docID=26820
3.Course Report,U.R Kamath,"Energy Conversion Circuits for Wireless Autonomous Systems", Delft University of Technology.
4. Arun Mahodaya et al., "Urban air quality monitoring through large scale wireless sensor network", CISTUP 2010.
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Umanath Kamath is a Technical Consultant for Cypress Semiconductors. He works on designing and supporting systems around Cypress' PSoC 1/3 and Power PSoC range of processors. He holds a Bachelors degree in Electronics and Communication from M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore. He enjoys designing analog circuits and systems and sensor interfaces. He can be reached at email@example.com


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Yaakov Amidror, newly appointed head of National Security Council, worked with many Ofer-controlled companies; the Ofer brothers are suspected of illegal trade with Iran through subsidiaries registered abroad.
Until less than two months ago Yaakov Amidror, the head of the National Security Council and the prime minister's national security advisor, sat on the boards of several companies of the Ofer Brother Group. The group of companies is suspected of illegal trade with Iran through subsidiaries registered abroad.
Amidror, former head of military colleges in the Israel Defense Forces and of the research department of Military Intelligence, was appointed to the board of the Israel Corporation, which is controlled by brothers Sami and Idan Ofer, in early 2007. Amidror also served on the boards of several other Ofer-controlled companies, including two subsidiaries of Zim Integrated Shipping Services. Board members of these companies are usually paid several thousand shekels for each meeting, adding up to tens of thousands of shekels per year. Amidror resigned from all the Ofer companies less then two months ago, when he was appointed to the national security positions.
Knesset Finance Committee chairman MK Carmel Shama-Hacohen abruptly adjourned a discussion of the Ofer Brothers Group affair after only 15 minutes, without explanation. (See story, page 2. ) Before adjourning he asked whether a National Security Council representative was in attendance - none was. Shama-Hacohen said he later had sent several questions to the council in writing, including whether there was a committee monitoring trade with Iran and whether other companies are known or thought to be trading with Iran.
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In a sense the entire life cycle is contained in the Windsor commercial district of Walkerville.
At one end there's Bump Maternity, 1719 Wyandotte E., a store that's all about birth and babies. At the other, there's Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home, 1969 Wyandotte E.
In between, in the five blocks along Wyandotte between Chilver Road on the west and Devonshire Road on the east, then north to the riverfront, there's a vibrant district which is in the process of reinventing itself as a self-sustaining commercial and artistic community.
Walkerville shares many features with Toronto's famous Yorkville.
"Windsor's Yorkville? I'm good with that," said Joan Charette, spokeswoman for the Walkerville business improvement area.
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Artist Scott Gregory, 69, who was born in Walkerville and still lives there, had this to say about his old neighbourhood: "Walkerville is a microcosm of what Windsor could have been."
The architecture has been preserved, not stripped away or torn down, said Gregory. "You have people with vision moving here," he said.
At a recent exhibit of his new works at the Arts Council Windsor & Region's Walkerville gallery, Artspeak, Gregory was excited by how many young visitors dropped in after having taken in the neighbourhood's other attractions, the restaurants and the shops.
"More and more like-minded people are moving in and saying let's add to what there is and not tear it down and put up a fast-food joint," he said.
Among Windsor neighbourhoods, Walkerville has always had a uniqueness about it, a mindset that goes back to when it was first conceived by Hiram Walker as a full service community for those he employed at his distillery. A sort of walled village without a wall.
He paid for the police and fire services, kept the streets lighted and clean, and even bought a ferry service from Detroit to dock at his doorstep. Walker wanted his employees to live and play within walking distance of the business.
Even today, there's a definite mood shift as you stroll from the more central blocks of Wyandotte Street to the area east of Chilver Road.
"It's just a lot quieter and safer," said Gregory. "You can feel it in the air."
Many of the businesses are legacy enterprises, like Monarch Mattress, Jackie's Variety, several law practices, the Victoria Tavern and The Velvet Restaurant.
But many more have sprung to life in the last decade or less, like Vito's Pizzeria, Ye Olde Walkerville Pharmacy, The Twisted Apron, Taloola Cafe, and Walkermole.
There are clothing stores, both new and resale, antique shops, hair salons and printers, a former movie theater and taverns, photographic and art studios, a comic book store, the Walkerville Times, architect and lawyer offices, a massage therapist, a florist, a radio station, a bank and money exchanges.
Most of what you need to get through an average day. The only thing missing is a grocery store, said Charette, and there are some of those and the city market just a few blocks south.
"There have been 10 new businesses open up here since the start of 2012," Charette said.
The most recent was just this week: Biblioasis, an independent publisher, opened an administrative office and storefront at 1520 Wyandotte E.
It was a vote of confidence from an arts-related business that was drawn by the growing image of Walkerville as an arts enclave.
Biblioasis, said Charette, also represents how the community is an organic work in progress. The publisher took over an empty store that formerly housed Candylicious, an upscale candy shop.
"Not every initiative succeeds," Charette said. "But there is an environment that encourages entrepreneurs to take a good look at Walkerville."
For every Candylicious, however, there's a Gourmet Emporium, 1799 Wyandotte E., which opened in a former bank and continued as a trendsetting resto-lounge.
The area now rivals Erie Street as a destination for trendy eateries and taverns. As fellow Star writer Ted Whipp notes in an accompanying article, the choices are many and exciting for a night on the town.
There's Walkermole, offering Mexican food and enough choices of tequila to please the most discerning of Latin patrons. There's Taloola Cafe, a funky little tea and cakes place where you can also hear live folk music. There's Vito's Pizzeria, which has quickly earned a reputation as the place to go for individual pizzas and Italian beer. There's Twisted Apron and its newest side business, a sauce and condiments store, that serves up some of the tastiest homemade meals around. There's Thyme to Go, which serves up takeout dishes with flair.
Perhaps the surest sign the arts community has embraced Walkerville is the decision of several artists to live and work there. You have established visual artists like Gregory, Adele Duck, and Julia Conlon. There are photography and art studios, like Magana Gallery, Kevin Kavanaugh's studio, and of course ACWR's Artspeak.
Xtreme Danceworks is located just off Wyandotte on Chilver, while Windsor Printmaker's Forum has made its home at 420 Devonshire for many years.
"People are always telling me the reason they are considering moving here is the strong arts community," Charette said.


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DOVER -- After hitting the $50,000 benchmark, Phil Gilpin Jr., the founder of Green Mountain Vermont, felt ready to take on the rest of organizing the eighth annual Independent Television and Film Festival, or ITVFest.
"It was a relief," he said. "I had been working on the festival for over a year at that point. The entire time there had been the risk that after all the work, it would not come to fruition. It was an exciting relief."
The festival will be held around Dover and Wilmington from Sept. 25 to 28. Tickets are available now.
Gilpin received support from municipalities, business owners and local residents. But now he wants to promote the event itself and make people understand what it can offer to the community for years to come.
The funding received so far will be used for tents, stages and various equipment needed for the event. Now, organizers are looking to expand advertising and marketing.
As long as 1,000 tickets are sold each year, ITVFest will remain in Dover. According to a press release from Green Mountain Vermont, the original contract was capped at three years, but since the initial support has been so strong, the contract has been renegotiated without the cap.
Basically, if there is enough continued support for the event, it will stay in the valley.
"ITVFest is a world class arts event that can be an economic game changer for the region dependent upon how much support it receives from the community," Gilpin said. "This could be a tent pole economic event in southern Vermont for the next decade as long as we are able to keep the ticket sales."
One of Gilpin's biggest concerns is making sure local residents feel included. He urges people to take the festival on as if it were their own.
In the past, ITVFest was held in Los Angeles. Gilpin thought that having it in the Deerfield Valley could breathe new life into the festival.
In addition to gaining support from local businesses and organizations, Gilpin also received financial support from the Dover Economic Development Department as well as the Wilmington Selectboard.
"That was probably the most positive element of the festival so far," said Gilpin. "That it was able to bring both towns into supporting it, so that we can work together in making the valley the permanent home for this festival for as far as the eye can see."
The annual Wine and Harvest Festival is a week before ITVFest. Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce is promoting both events together as a festival week.
A $60 dual pass is available, which will get people into both events. The regular rates are $15 for the Wine and Harvest Festival and $79 for the ITVFest.
A VIP pass is available that will grant ticket holders access to all the screenings, music stages, the red carpet award gala on Saturday night and two VIP parties. Only 150 VIP passes will be sold to the public.
"It's very, very limited. It's meant to be an intimate gathering for the industry professionals and people that want to meet and greet," he said.
The confirmed guest list as of June 26 included the social media editor from ABC News and the head of production from Jash.com, which is Sarah Silverman and Michael Cera's online comedy channel.
For musical performances, Gilpin said there will be acts from Brattleboro, western Massachusetts and Boston as well as some acoustic performers from New York City. There will be up to 20 different musical acts.
A month before, the tent providers will need to know what size the tents should be before delivery.
"If we've only sold 1,000 tickets a week before, then 2,000 people from Brattleboro want to show up, they're going to miss out," said Gilpin. "More importantly, since we're moving it across the country, we need to spend as much time and money advertising to the New York and Boston markets as early as possible. That's where the money from the ticket sales are going to go."
There is only one other premiere television festival in the United States, Gilpin added. It is called the New York Television Festival.
There are still openings for about 200 volunteers who can assist with setting up for the festival, starting a week before.
Organizers are still looking for people in the television and film industry who want to participate in panel discussions or judge the content.
For more information, visit ITVFest.com.
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Is Insulin Resistance and/or Glucose Intolerance Pathogenetic in the Development of a Reduced Incretin Effect
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|Insulin Resistance Glucose Intolerance
|Drug: Dexamethasone
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|Is Insulin Resistance and/or Glucose Intolerance Pathogenetic in the Development of a Reduced Incretin Effect
- Incremental GLP-1 response during the mixed meal test. Assessed as AUC during the 4 hour test. [ Time Frame: 4 hours (during the mixed meal test) ]
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|November 2008
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Drug: Dexamethasone
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In this study we are going to examine the incretin effect before and after the development of insulin resistance and/or glucose intolerance. The incretin effect is the increased insulin response seen after an oral as apposed to an intravenous glucose challenge with identical plasma glucose profiles. This insulin enhancing effect is greatly reduced in type 2 diabetes.
Since the development of type 2 diabetes is preceded by insulin resistance and glucose intolerance we wanted to examine the incretin effect in the early stages of type 2 diabetes.
To do this, we want to induce insulin resistance and/or glucose intolerance. This is achieved by 5 days of treatment with dexamethasone.
The incretin effect in this study will be examined by 3 investigations prior to the treatment and 3 days following the treatment.
Day 1: Oral glucose challenge with 75 g of glucose.
The subject is asked to drink 75g of glucose suspended in 300mL of water. During the 4 hours of the test, we draw blood at various times during the study to determine the concentration of: Glucose, GLP-1, GIP, Glucagon, Insulin and c-peptide.
Day 2: Intravenous glucose
We duplicate the glucose curve obtained from day 1. We also draw blood during this test to the same end as in day 1.
Day 3: Mixed meal.
The subjects are served a mixed meal. During this 4 hour test, we draw blood to examine the response to a standardized meal. The test involves sampling blood as described for the other days.
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Caucasians >20 years
- Normal glucose tolerance as assessed by the WHO criteria
- First degree relative and at least 1 second degree relative with type 2 diabetes
- Normal haemoglobin
- Informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Liver disease (ALAT/ASAT > 2 times normal value)
- Kidney disease (S-creatinin > 130uM and/or albuminuria)
- Heart disease (NYHA II, III or IV)
- Treatment with medicine that cannot be paused
- Pregnancy of breast feeding
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00784745
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|Thure Krarup, dr. med.
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|November 3, 2008
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|November 4, 2008
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|May 21, 2014
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|May 2014
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incretin effect
type 2 diabetes
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Insulin Resistance
Glucose Intolerance
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Dexamethasone acetate
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Autonomic Agents
Peripheral Nervous System Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Gastrointestinal Agents
Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
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Did you know that the BRIC countries, that's Brazil, Russia, India and China make up less than 4% of Irish exports!?! Pretty surprising stuff… and for the country that's about to hold the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games (Brazil) that works out at just about 1%!
OK, doing business in Brazil can seem daunting for those new to the market. Straight away you can see practical challenges such as language, travel, product delivery and after sales services. However, Brazil really is one of the most promising and exciting major developing markets.
Facts and figures Now for the facts and figures: Brazil is the world's eighth largest economy, with a population of 190 million and a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of $1.9 trillion. The country's economy is expected to grow by 7.5% this year alone. Not only this but the cost of living is low and the national currency, the Real, has appreciated against the US dollar and the Euro. Inflation is under control, minimum wage is still low and the legal framework is transparent and stable. So there are plenty of good reasons to set up a partnership with a Brazilian company and explore the fast growing market of the giant of South America.
For Irish companies it is worth noting that a $520 billion four year Government infrastructure and modernisation programme is under way in the country – so lots of opportunities for engineering, construction and related services. In addition, the rapidly expanding oil and gas industries hold huge business opportunities for Irish firms. There are about 100 Irish firms doing business in Brazil at the moment ranging from telecoms to financial services, education to engineering.
Irish companies such as Valentia Technologies, Taxback.com, Daon and Openet have been doing business in Brazil for the past number of years and are showing that it can be done despite the challenges.
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JONES-Hugh, Evan,Mary- RICHARDS,LLOYD...
Hello Racine Researchers,
I am looking for the following JONES families.
Two JONES families intersect in the 1860's. It is unknown if they were ever related.
Hugh JONES and Anna RICHARDS
of Wales ca. 1790's-1800's
They had a daughter Mary JONES.
1. Mary JONES b SEP 1821 in Wales. She m Hugh EDWARDS in Wales and d 4 OCT 1906 in Racine, Racine Co., WI.
It is unknown if there were any other children born to this union.
Hugh EDWARDS and Mary JONES
Hugh was b 1819 in Wales and d 8 JUN 1879 in Racine, Racine Co., WI.
Hugh and Mary (JONES) EDWARDS and daughter Ann emigrated to the United States about 1848 when Ann was about 3 years old.
1.Anna EDWARDS b 24 JUN 1845 in Merionethshire, Wales. She m Evan John JONES on 26 DEC 1865 in the Racine/Mt. Pleasant area of Racine Co., WI. She d 9 DEC 1920 in Mt. Pleasant, Racine Co., WI.
2. Henry Owen EDWARDS b 1852 Caledonia, Racine Co., WI. Henry never married.
These were the only two children born to Hugh Edwards and Mary Jones.
Second family:
Hugh Edward JONES and Catherine LLOYD
Hugh was b in JUL 1798 probably in Wales. Catherine was b 20 SEP 1806 in Haleck, North Wales. They brought their two sons to America and settled in Wisconsin in 1842.
1. John E. JONES b 1833 in Wales
2. Evan John JONES b 18 JUN 1840 in Penmaen-Ucha Dolegely, Wales. He m Ann EDWARDS (listed above). He d 21 MAR 1915 in Mt. Pleasant, Racine Co., WI.
Ann EDWARDS and Evan John JONES
Evan was the s/o Hugh Edward JONES and Catherine LLOYD
In 1842 when Hugh and Catherine emmigrated to America with their nine year old son John and 2 year old son Evan, they built a log home in Mt. Pleasant, Racine County, WI. where they lived for several years.
Evan and Ann made that log cabin their first home. Evan was a dairy farmer. As his property and income increased he built a huge beautiful home that overlooked the farm.
Ann was the d/o Hugh EDWARDS and Mary JONES. Their family group is listed above.
1. John E. JONES b 1867 in Mt. Pleasant, Racine Co., WI. and m Cora HIGGINS, they may have moved to Ohio
2. Catherine "Cassie" JONES b 1867 in Mt. Pleasant, Racine Co., WI. She never married. She was a schoolteacher for many years. She d ???
3. Henry JONES b 1871 in Mt. Pleasant, Racine Co., WI. He never married.
4. Edward JONES b 24 SEP 1872 in Mt. Pleasant, Racine Co., WI. He m Minnie Dorothy Kerner on 9 SEP 1907 in Racine, Racine Co., WI.
Edward JONES and Minnie Dorothy KERNER
Minnie was the daughter of George Clarence KOERNER (AKA KERNER), I believe that the name was changed sometime after the family moved to the United States), of Germany and Agnes MOHR, of Switzerland. Minnie was b 17 AUG 1882 in Racine, Racine Co., WI. Minnie was a schoolteacher for a short time before she married. Edward was a businessman.
1. Marvin Edward JONES b 6 JUL 1908 in Racine, Racine Co., WI. He married Elizabeth Mary Ethel REID on 17 JUN 1935 in New York. He d 8 FEB 1954 in Montrose, Los Angeles Co., CA. They had one daughter and three grand-children.
2. Dorothy Catherine JONES b 18 JUN 1910 in Racine Co., WI. She married Stanley SORENSON in WI. b ca 1905 and d JUL 1998.They had one daughter and one grand-daughter.
3. Alice Lucile JONES b 2 OCT 1912 in Racine, Racine Co., WI. She died on 8 FEB 1931 at the age of 18.
4. Guilbert Kerner JONES b 6 NOV 1916 in Racine, Racine Co., WI. He married Lucille Jeanette MELVIN abt. 1942. He was a dentist. He d 17 JUL 1971 They had five children and several grandchildren.
If you think that your family connects with mine, I sure would love to hear from you and copmpare and share notes and findings.


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My last actual FICO score was 585 from 03/02/2014 from TU. But my FAKOs the other day from EIDT aka MPM credit monitoring were TU 620 EX 587 EQ 609 which uses the TransRisk New Account Credit Score. I had my girlfriend add me to her Amex awhile back as an authorized user and while I didn't get any B* because they don't do that anymore, I did get a nice bump on my FAKO scores. However, she added me to her Wells Fargo Mastercard with $8500 credit limit with $0.00 balance and a perfect payment history since 2007 and I did get B* BUT... and this is a big BUT... my score on EIDT aka MPM DROPPED to TU 620 EX 561 EQ 547 (hasn't shown up on TU yet).
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The secret to making the TrAAcker shell work is in the wad. The center core area of the wad captures 0.125-ounce of the shot charge, so a 1.125-ounce shot load actually performs like a 1-ounce load. This feature, together with four helical notched petals that spin, stabilize the wad, insuring the wad tracks the center of the pattern. It's a remarkable example of ingenious engineering. I can't imagine the amount of experimentation, testing and expense that went into the final design of the new wad.
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Pay-for-Performance Study Results 'Sobering'
After six years, the 252 hospitals that participated in Premier Inc.'s large pay-for performance program, on which Medicare's current value-based purchasing rules are based, did not have lower 30-day mortality rates compared with 3,363 non-participating hospitals, according to a Harvard-based report.
The study calls into question whether pay-for-performance models that mostly use process measures translate to better outcomes—in this case the reduction of 30-day mortality rates, said Ashish K. Jha, MD, of the Harvard School of Public Health Department of Health Policy and Management, and co-authors.
"These findings are sobering for policymakers who hope to use incentives such as those in Premier HQID to improve patient outcomes, e.g. 30-day mortality," the authors wrote.
Premier Inc., a purchasing and quality alliance with 2,400 hospital members, ran the six-year program, called the Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration (HQID), under a contract from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. It was based on the hospitals' performance on 33 process measures, such as whether the hospital gave a heart attack patient a fibrinolytic within 30 minutes of arrival, or gave detailed discharge instructions to a heart failure patient.
Over the six years, CMS paid $60 million in incentive payments to 211 of the 242 participating hospitals.
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Every year in the US the libraries put together a list of banned books and encourage readers not only to find out why they were banned but to explore them for themselves. This bookmark accompanied a promotion run many years ago along similar lines by the Independent. It's interesting going through the list.
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MONTREAL - Top offensive player
His totals were skewed by a late 72-yard touchdown catch, but they all count. Bomber slotback Terrence Edwards had six catches, 113 receiving yards and a team-leading 12th major.
Top defensive player
Montreal linebacker Chip Cox had five tackles, a special teams tackle, and ended the Winnipeg threat when he forced the Terence Jeffers-Harris fumble he then recovered on the second-last play of the contest.
Top special teams player
The game wont be remembered for its strong special teams play, so well give it to Matthieu Proulx for a 22-yard run on Montreals fake punt for a first down in the second quarter. It took even more wind out of the Bomber sails.
Key play
Again, its a Winnipeg turnover deep in enemy territory that seems to turn the tide. Steven Jyles tried to find Greg Carr deep in the end zone from five yards out, which would have given the Bombers an 18-2 lead in the second quarter, but Jyles arm was hit as he released it he was going to throw it up anyway and Mark Estelle made the pick. The Bombers didnt score again until there was 1:13 left in the fourth.
Smack of the match
No slobberknockers, but Als defensive tackle J.P. Bekasiak shook up Jyles when he fell on him during a sack in the second quarter. Jyles left for the rest of the drive, but returned in the third quarter.
Highlight reel
Proulxs fake punt run was fancy, but Edwards 72-yard touchdown grab was a bomb worth watching. Edwards just makes big plays. The Bombers need more Terrence Edwardses.