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TMNT - Boss Battle
Rated 5 / 5 stars
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Just perfect...the rhythm guitar makes for an interesting sound. Melodies flow like they should, good job! After this piece, the intro of TMNT is a must ; ) TMNT2 had some interesting tunes as well, like the first level and technodrome.
Castlevania 1 - Wicked Child
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
Metal polka
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Mega Man 3 - Dr Wily Stage 2
Rated 4 / 5 stars
Little coarseness, otherwise ok
Hmmm...some dirtiness in sound, especially in rhythm parts. Some bits do sound a bit off beat...
An ok piece : )
Sounds a bit lonely as a loop...as if expecting a second phase. And what about the later Wily stages? Boss fight etc? There was a tab including the whole MM3 Wily stages and the end fight, and it was something brutal...
Mega Man 3 - Dr Wily Stage 1
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
Low punch needed?
"How is the bassline weak? Does it suck or is there not enough "umph" to it?"
A more ballsy sound wouldn't hurt...(don't know if I had paid any attention to this if the previous reviewer hadn't mentioned it... : /)
Still, sounds fine to me. A cool track and solid effort, no notes omitted etc. Thank you.
See, as of now, there will be no more "weak basslines" because I've got some education in music production, so everything will sound better.
Mega Man 3 - Snake Man
Rated 5 / 5 stars
Keep it up
Heh, mint. Maintains the same feeling that the original has. Crisp, clear notes. Extra points for giving the brilliant bassline a go on its own : )
Hell yes, glad you liked it. I figured that bassline deserved some extra attention. Thanks for the review.
Mega Man 3 - Intro
Rated 5 / 5 stars
Nice : )
Heard this in a flash, and what a wonderful surprise it was. Nice touch slowing down a few times at the end of the intro...and then blasting away at full speed : ) Cool execution.
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the execution as others did not. Thanks for the review.

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I think that Nero must really really hate those of us with dial up connections--thats the second full revision this month and the download components are even bigger that the last lot!!!!
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Tertiary nephelinitic magmatism in Eastern Paraguay: Petrology, Sr-Nd isotopes and genetic relationships with associated spinel-peridotite xenoliths
Comin-Chiaramontk, Piero; Civetta, Lucia; Petrini, Riccardο; Piccirillo, Enzο Michele; Bellieni, Giulianο; Censi, Paolo; Bitschene, Peter; Demarche, Gabriella; De Min, Angelo; Gomes, Celso De Barro; Castillo, Ana Maria; Velazquez, Juan Carlos
European Journal of Mineralogy Volume 3 Number 3 (1991), p. 507 - 526
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published: Jun 14, 1991
manuscript accepted: Jan 11, 1991
manuscript received: Jun 7, 1990
DOI: 10.1127/ejm/3/3/0507
ArtNo. ESP147050303004, Price: 29.00 €
Abstract Plugs, flows and dykes of nephelinitic (and ankaramitic) rocks occur near Asuncion (Eastern Paraguay ; 61-39 Ma). This magmatism occurs at the western boundary of the Parana basin and is associated with NW-SE-trending rift and antiform structures. Nephelinites contain variable amounts of crustal (sedimentary, metamorphic and volcanic) and mantle (spinel-peridotite) xenoliths. The genesis of the Asuncion nephelinites requires a mantle source geochemically and isotopically distinct from that represented by the spinel-peridotite nodules included in the lavas. The most likely mantle source is a garnet peridotite characterized by small-scale heterogeneities, at least in terms of Sr and Nd isotopes. This mantle source was subjected to (1) low degrees of partial melting (e.g. 3 - 4 %), (2) enrichment in Nb, Ba, La, Ce, Sr and P relative to a primordial mantle. It is suggested that the enrichment in incompatible elements may be due to metasomatic processes related to a thermal anomaly responsible for the generation of the Lower Cretaceous Parana flood lavas. The initial Sr isotope ratios of the Asuncion nephelinites (R0 = 0.7036-0.7039) indicate a mantle source distinct from that of the Lower Cretaceous magmatism (Central-Eastern Paraguay: alkaline magmatism, R0 = 0.7073 ; tholeiitic flood basalts, R0 = 0.7059). On the whole, the Cretaceous-Tertiary alkaline and ultra-alkaline magmatism of Central-Eastern Paraguay appears closely linked to rift structures trending NW-SE and WNW-ESE. This may be an indication of a tectono-magmatic event(s) associated with stress-regime changes during the South America-Africa continental separation.
Eastern Paraguay • South America • Tertiary nephelinites • Mantle source • metasomatism • partial melting • Sr-Nd isotopes


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Sunday, February 17, 2008
Hot Indian lentil soup
Please only look at the soup and not the dirt and chaos around.
The ingredients:
1 onion, 2 or 3 cloves of garlic, 50gr (a handful) red lentils, 2 potatoes, 1 large carrot, 1 small leek, 50gr celery, 1 small citron.
Cut everything in edible pieces. Put olive oil in a pot, add the onion and garlic. After a while add the red lentils and water. Soon you can add all the other ingredients. They should be covered with water when you like to have a soup with enough fluid. Add 2 tea spoons of instant vegetable broth and the juice of the citron.
How to make an Indian soup out of it: add half a tea spoon of cumin, a bit of curcuma, chillie to taste, a bit of pepper and a bit of cinnamon.
Cook it till the vegetables are soft.
Garnish it with a few cocktail tomatoes and mint. It is recommended in the cooking book to put some yoghurt on it. If the soup is too hot it's easier to eat it with the mild yoghurt as a contrast. I prefer it without it, but the white color of the yoghurt looks nice on the soup.
The source: Elisabeth Fischer - Kulinarisch-vegetarisch für zwei (A German cooking book by a woman, who has published several cooking books. Each recipe is good, that I tested.)
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Oh my god this looks so good!
- Elise said...
Good post.
- denise said...
thank you ursula for the recipies. in the last 2 weeks me and my husband are having always soup at dinner time, it so nice, I-m trying to do a different soup every day, I will try you recipies too! thanks!
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Shamrock Bones is a detective friend of Mickey Mouse. He was a Paul Murry character and he even headlined in his own tales in the Netherlands.
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Specialist search and rescue squad answers the call
Led by a senior divisional officer of the Hong Kong Fire Services Department (HKFSD), a search and rescue team including 18 members of the HKFSD Special Rescue Squad, a medical officer and a registered nurse from the Department of Health, left for the earthquake disaster area in Sichuan on 15 May 2008, taking with them vital rescue equipment.
"Time was crucial," says Philip Kwok, senior ambulance officer, New Territories/South Division, Ambulance Command, Hong Kong Fire Services Department. "The team were ready on 13 May but due to flight delays, we were only able to depart at 2am on 15 May."
Arriving in Chengdu, the team were immediately transported to a steel manufacturing plant in Mianzhu City where 22 people were buried under the rubble of a four-storey building. "We set to work without any further delay but the chance of discovering survivors was slim two days after the quake. By the time we got there, no signs of life were detected," notes Mr Kwok, who was leader of the ambulance sector in the rescue operation. A second team of 20 joined in the search the next day.
"Fire brigades from all over the country including those as far afield as Shanghai and Beijing joined forces and rushed to the rescue," he expands, "We witnessed great coordination and efficiency in the mainland rescue teams."
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For safety reasons, the daily search and rescue mission ended shortly after sunset. After a scrub at a nearby river and a change of clothes, the team gathered for debriefing sessions where the latest updates on the earthquake and feelings towards the day's work were shared. "There was no room for emotional interchange during the day so talking things out in the evening helped release stress," notes Cheng Kwok-chu, a senior ambulanceman, who was part of the first search and rescue team.
One evening though, the routine was interrupted. "Three men approached us and asked for help with two acquaintances who sent out an SOS from a mobile phone saying they were trapped inside a rubble-laden vehicle on a hillside somewhere between Wenchuan and Beichuan county," recounts Mr Kwok. A nine-man volunteer team was ready for action, preparing GPRS equipment, satellite phones, torches and rescue tools. However, the mainland rescue command unit understandably disapproved.
"A rescue mission near the earthquake epicentre in pitch-darkness without knowing the vehicle's exact whereabouts would only put the team in a dangerous situation. The volunteer team had to stay put because even the slightest miscalculation of the situation could be fatal," Mr Kwok explains.
On 17 May, a magnitude 5.2 aftershock broke the dead stillness of the site, but the bond between team members was unshaken. "We had to evacuate the site immediately," Mr Kwok recalls. "While hurrying out, we exchanged glances to ensure everybody was out of harm's way."
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Today we celebrate the release of The Marooner (Pirates of the Coast Book 3) by USA Today and Amazon All-Star best-selling author Barbara Devlin! Publication date: August 29, 2017 Genre: Historical Romance Barbara Devlin offers history, romance, and mystery all wrapped up in an engrossing story that is filled with … Continue reading
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This classic 2-handle kitchen faucet in chrome will stand the test of time, every time. Clean styling and simple lines define the classic series. Practical and hardworking, this series withstands the test of time. You can buy with confidence, knowing that Delta backs its products with a lifetime limited warranty.
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Sunday use to be our stay in bed all day and read books, draw, watch silly movies, eat leftovers and giggle day. Now that JC jumps out of planes all weekend I need to find another stay in bed "all day" day. Thanks for reminding me!
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Sycamore Bank has chosen native son Jay Tindall as chairman and CEO. Tindall represents three generations of banking experience, as he served seven years as vice president of Citizens Bank of Coldwater working under the leadership of his father, M. J. Tindall, who was president of that bank for many years as well as CEO of Senatobia Bank in 1995.
M. J. Tindall had garnered a great deal of banking experience as he had worked under the guidance of his father, Wesley Melvin Tindall, while he was president of Citizens Bank. Upon the death of his father, who had served as a director of the board of Sycamore Bank since its merger with Citizens Bank, Jay Tindall was elected director.
Having more than 24 years of experience in banking and finance and after serving on the Board of Sycamore Bank for the past four years, Tindall was elected chairman and CEO.


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This lovely lamp adds delight to a child's room with the teddy bear design. The linen shade of this lamp creates a soft, subdued lighting. This lamp can be placed anywhere in a child's room.
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Top 5 Gyms in Doha, Qatar
The fitness craze is taking the Middle East by storm. In fact, many of UsedGymEquipment.com's best clients hail from places like Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt. And thankfully, Qatar is experiencing a business boom, too!
Here are some of the most popular gyms in Doha, the capital of Qatar, which has a population of around 800,000 people and boasts a booming economy.
The Sheraton Fitness at Sheraton Doha Resort is based on the four principles of optimal performance. They are the Nutrition, Mindset, Recovery and Movement. It is one of the most popular gyms in Doha that offers a variety of facilities to its members. These may include the state of the art fitness equipments with the latest strength training equipment and exercise cardio, qualified fitness instructors, squash courts and volley ball courts, outdoor and indoor tennis courts, massage treatment rooms and rejuvenation and recovery area with a sauna, steam room and a Jacuzzi. For in-room workouts, the gym-in-bag is also available. The center boasts of an aerobic studio with a wide choice of classes such as yoga, kick boxing, Pilates, karate and dancing lessons. Operating 24/7, the center also has a scenic jogging route for the members who prefer outdoors. Fitness never felt such fun and relaxing as at Sheraton Doha Fitness.
Staying shape in a fully-equipped FIT center is just like dream come true. Spread over a vast area of about 86 square meters, FIT offers a wide range of energizing classes such as Pilates, yoga or just jogging. The center also boasts of free weights, weight machines, balance balls, yoga mats, punching bags, jump ropes and boxing gloves. While working out on treadmills or any other machines, you can stay entertained as there are stationary bikes or elliptical machines outfitted with LCD TVs. The best part is the center allows you to customize your workouts with the help of personal trainer.
3. Fitness First
Located at city center mall, Fitness First offers a broad fitness class schedule, a well equipped gym, steam, sauna and qualified trainers. Body combat, Zumba, Body Pump, Body balance, Body Jam and many other fitness programs are also available here. The center also provides a separate area for male and female workouts. It offers world class facilities which may include free weights, the state-of-art fitness equipments, multiple membership privileges and free group exercise classes. The members can also enjoy doing cardio workout here as it promotes weight loss.
This is a specialized gym both for men and women which can also be operated by the General Sports. It offers a wide range of professional classes such as fat burning, yoga, aerobics, body building, weight lifting and much more. The classes for women are functional all day from 8:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Yoga and fat burning are two popular classes here. However, the schedule of the gym may change every month. As regards membership, you can take annually or quarterly, depending upon your fitness goals.
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As one of the oldest U.S.-based captive insurance domiciles, Tennessee's growth has been extraordinary. After revamping its antiquated captive law in 2011 with the Revised Tennessee Captive Insurance Act, the state has attracted 33 new captives in record time--35 in total as of 2014.
Although the antiquated 1978 law proved to be a hindrance for over two decades in terms of captive insurance growth, the southern domicile has gained substantial recognition for its ability to write workers' compensation coverage directly into the policies over the past three years, a major draw for larger organizations. The new law also allows for the formation of single parent and group captives, risk retention groups, branch captives, special purpose financial captives and protected cell companies, including incorporated cells.
The shift to positioning Tennessee as a premier captive insurance domicile has not occurred by happenstance. The state has allotted resources to help transform captive regulation. The Department of Economic Development is focusing on captives, i.e. regulatory compliance and comprehensive risk coverage for middle market businesses. The Tennessee Captive Insurance Association (TCIA) has also lent support in this effort.
Those looking to form a Tennessee captive insurance company should take an active role in the design and implementation of the captive, in collaboration with a reputable captive management company. A Tennessee captive management team should include tax, legal, and insurance professionals to address all the moving parts of the planning. Capstone along with The Feldman Law Firm LLP serves closely-held, middle market businesses across the U.S. and has set the bar high for comprehensive alternative risk planning services. Capstone encourages prospective captive insurers to explore our educational materials, including whitepapers, videos, case studies, and more.
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Capstone Associated Services, Ltd. is approved as a captive manager in the Tennessee domicile—controlling risk, compliance, and other initiatives put forth by the domicile mirrors our firm's mission. Reputation, growth, and sustainability are paramount for domiciles as well as captive managers in the industry.
Capstone offers clients a choice of multiple domestic (U.S.) and offshore jurisdictions, and in support of such, Capstone maintains offices, in addition to Houston, in other U.S. domiciles and in offshore locations. In this way, we ensure that middle market businesses are getting the best support possible in the formation and management of their Tennessee captive insurance company. Capstone is proud of its CAP_YEARS_NUMBER track record of providing the best in captive insurance planning, leveraging U.S.-based domiciles.
According to the director of the Tennessee captive insurance section, Michael Corbett, "Any captive that comes to Tennessee and meets the spirit of this test will have the full support of the Tennessee captive section. On a more granular level, the Tennessee captive section seeks to ensure that all captives are properly capitalized and that our section fosters an environment and commitment to the captive insurance industry that supports all present and future captives."
Tennessee's governor, Bill Haslam lent his voice to the issue surrounding captive growth in the state. He commented that "a thriving captive insurance industry is good for Tennessee, its businesses and Tennessee workers." Overall, he believes that captive insurance is a way for means for businesses to reduce the impact of rising insurance costs, increasing regulation, and rising taxes.
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Moving to Oman?
Visas for Oman
Only Paying a Short Visit?
If you'd like to go to Oman on a business visit or a fact-finding trip before your actual move, you need a visit visa to enter the country. There are now only two types of visit visas — the single-entry option and one permitting multiple entries.
The single-entry visa can be obtained at all Omani missions abroad. It is usually valid for a month and can be extended for another month by applying at the Directorate General of Passports and Residency.
Nationals of selected countries can simply acquire a visit visa upon arrival at all official entry points. Everyone else needs to acquire a tourist package from an officially approved travel agency to be granted a visa. Please ask the nearest Omani embassy or consulate which regulation applies to you.
You can get a multiple-entry visa under similar conditions. It is valid for up to one year and allows you to enter the country for several stays of three weeks each.
Want to Work in Oman?
The visa sponsorship system involves, without exception, anyone who needs an employment visa to work in Oman. In order to qualify, you must be a foreign national between the age of 21 and 60 and have a confirmed job offer from a company in Oman. Your future employer becomes your visa sponsor.
The company requests a labor clearance from the Ministry of Manpower. Sometimes, they also need to contact a professional association in your field of employment (for example, in the healthcare sector). The HR department will usually let you know which documents they require for this part of the application process (e.g. professional qualifications, diplomas, references).
Once you have your official labor permit, you need a valid passport, a copy thereof, and several passport-sized photographs to apply for a work visa at Oman's nearest foreign embassy or consulate. Applicants from selected countries must also show a health certificate, too. This mostly entails testing for communicable diseases, such as TBC.
Bringing Your Family with You
The spouse (wife) and children under the age of 21 of a work visa holder can submit an application for a family joining visa. This allows them to reside in Oman, but not to work there.
For a successful visa application, both parties have to include a copy of their passports, and the employee must attach the copy of his valid labor/resident card. Moreover, they require a local sponsor for the visa application (usually the employer).
Most importantly, you need to provide proof of relationship, i.e. a confirmed copy of the marriage or birth certificate, approved both by your embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Lastly, for certain nationalities, health certificate requirements apply to family members, too.
For further details on other visa types (e.g. family visas for other relatives, student visas, investor's visas), please contact the closest Omani embassy or consulate or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Two Combined in One: The National ID Card
After arriving in Oman, expatriate employees used to require both an official residence permit and a labor card. Today, these two documents are combined in a national ID card for non-Omani residents.
You have to apply at the Directorate General of Civil Status of the Royal Omani Police. Normally, you need the following documents:
- your passport
- a medical certificate
- a completed application form
- two recent passport photographs
- your work permit and a clearance from the Ministry of Manpower (for expat employees)
You must also have your fingerprints taken and share your electronic signature. Either your employer or the police should be able to provide you with further information on the application process for ID documents.
A resident card is extremely important for access to all kinds of other services. Therefore you should obtain it as soon as possible after arriving in Oman.
We do our best to keep this article up to date. However, we cannot guarantee that the information provided is always current or complete.


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The research, which is published in the journal Nature Communications, involves improving the transport of oxygen ions, a key component in converting chemical energy into electricity. The researchers studied GDC, which transports oxygen ions and is currently in use as a solid oxide fuel cell electrolyte. Through the use of additives and a 'smart' chemical reaction, they demonstrated an enhanced conductivity in GDC. The result is a faster and more efficient conversion into electricity.
"This breakthrough will pave the path to fabricate next generation energy conversion and storage devices with significantly enhanced performance, increasing energy efficiency and making energy environmentally benign and sustainable," explained Fanglin (Frank) Chen, a mechanical engineering professor in the University of South Carolina's College of Engineering and Computing.
"The origin of the low grain boundary conductivity is known to be segregation of gadolinium (Gd) in the grain boundary which leads to a built-in charge at the interface referred to as the space charge effect," said Chen. "This built in charge serves as a barrier for ion transport at the interface. The challenge is how to effectively avoid the segregation of Gd in the grain boundary. The grain boundary is extremely narrow, on the order of a few nano-meters. Therefore, it is extremely difficult to characterize and rationally control the amount of Gd in such a narrow region."
"In order to make 'clean' grain boundaries and avoid the segregation of Gd at the interface we have added an electronic conductor cobalt iron spinel (CFO), resulting in a composite structure," said Kyle Brinkman, a materials science and engineering professor at Clemson University and co-corresponding author of the work. "The CFO reacts with the excess Gd present in the grain boundary of GDC to form a third phase. It was found that this new phase could also serve as an excellent oxygen ionic conductor. We further investigated the atomic microstructure around the grain boundary through a series of high resolution characterization techniques and found that Gd segregation in the grain boundary had been eliminated, leading to dramatic improvement in the grain boundary oxygen ionic conductivity of GDC."


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Bangalore, Dec 9: After Tata Motor's Nano car, India can be prepared to have Rs 2-2.5 Lakh car from Germany's Volkswagen and Suzuki Motor, a media report said.
Volkswagen and Suzuki Motor, parent of Maruti Suzuki, has tied up to develop new small cars for the Indian market which will be a replacement of Alto model.
"At some point we will need a replacement for the Alto. That price range is the entry level for Indian customers today, so we can't leave that segment open," RC Bhargava, chairman of Maruti Suzuki.
As per the deal signed by the two firms this week, Volkswagen will buy a one-fifth stake in Suzuki for USD 2.5 billion, considering the Suzuki Motors expertise in small cars.
While spokesman for Maruti Suzuki was unable for comment, spokesman for Volkswagen said that the move by the firm was not intended to compete with Nano car.
"Volkswagen will be greatly interested in a car below the price segment of the Up. And that is something we will need to check in our future together with Suzuki," said Fabian Mannecke, the spokesman for Volkswagen.
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Minster FM News
York Students Take On Roman Legion In Tug-of-War
6:01am 8th June 2013
The students of The Minster Choir School have challenged Roman Legionaries to a Tug of War today (Saturday 8th June at 11:00am). The event, a celebration of living history in York, will be the focal point of The Minster School's British summer school fete.
With the support of The Farming Museum, Murton Park and York's Roman Bath Museum, 8 Legionaries representing the Legio IX Hispana, Rome's most feared fighting machine, are expected to return nearly 2,000 years after their mysterious disappearance.
Steve Gedden from the school say: "Its part of the Minster School Fete with stalls, craft activities and refreshments. On a sunny day in June, immediately in front of the south transept of York Minster there is no more spectacular location for some traditional fun. It enjoys the support of many local businesses it is the only fete in the city centre".
As a focal point to this years Fete, 30 students of the choir school, will take on the 8 Roman Legionaries in a traditional Tug of War challenge. Tug of War Association Officials will supervise the event, which promises to be a spectacular conflict between the waring parties.
"Sure the Romans are tough and disciplined, but I think we can take them if we maintain our formation" said Elyssia Hopwood-Robinson of Year 7, "we will have the numbers on our side!"
From the school, Steven Gedden says: "Rumors have also been circulating that Members of Richard III's medieval army have also been sighted, sparking speculation that they may be returning to York since the discovery of the final resting place of their dead king. The Ninth, also known as the Spanish Legion, are one of the most written about Roman Legions. Tacitus wrote about their battle with Boudica, Queen of the Iceni, describing it as the "Massacre of the Ninth". Up to 80% of the legion was destroyed in the battle in 60AD. However, it was not disbanded and in 71AD the 5000 strong legion founded a fort at Eboracum, later named York. From 109AD there is no mention of the 9th and many books and films have speculated on what happened.
"Constantine was declared Emperor in York by his Roman soldiers in 306AD and within ten years his Edict on Religious Tolerance had transformed the Roman Empire and brought about York's first Bishop. Just over three hundred years later, The Minster School was founded by Paulinus, a Roman and the first Archbishop of York. Our Tug of War is a tribute to these moments in History that have so influenced the life of York and her People".


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Melissa is a freshly baked gingerbread lady, who's wearing a cute marzipan dress with matching bow. She's very festive and adorable. I'm not much of a fan of twee Xmas things, but I do enjoy gingerbread. I wanted Melissa to look as soft baked and delicious as possible, so chose soft ginger colours to reflect this. This version has a clear background, so get in touch if you would like this colour changed on any of the items here. This gingerbread lady was baked in Photoshop :)
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What should expats do in case of death in the Yucatan?
The Yucatan Peninsula features 38 general and honorary consular agencies serving their fellow citizens in their stay, residence and death.
Thirteen consulates are located in Merida and 25 in Quintana Roo.
In cases of death of foreigners in Yucatan, international collaboration between Mexico and the country in question provides the means to make the funeral and repatriation arrangements.
The coordinator of the consular corps Yucatan, Mario Ancona Teigell, explains what happens when foreigners die in Yucatan, based on information in the "Manual on Access and Consular Notification," published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
This document provides that at the death of a foreigner, the authorities must notify this event, without delay, to the consular post in whose district the death occurred.
This facilitates, among other things, contact with the relatives of the deceased, aid in the process of transporting the body or ashes to their place of origin (where applicable), registration of death to the foreign government and protection of the individual's assets and safeguarding the rights of potential heirs (if any).
Also, contact with the consular office could facilitate the delivery of personal belongings, money and valuables of the person who died in Mexico, by issuing a simple receipt of the consular officer.
Ancona Teigell explained that the action is divided into two parts: 1. natural or 2. unnatural death (accident, suicide or homicide). In the second condition, the red tape associated with judicial proceedings can take weeks and even more than a year when the case is not resolved.
"The authorities in case of accident, homicide and suicide, as they know the nationality of the deceased, contact the consulate and our work is to contact the consulate general to begin the search for the family, explain the causes of death and define what will happen to the body, if you want to cremate, bury or repatriate ashes or coffin, the latter will depend on whether it is under investigation," he explained.
To this end, health authorities and the general prosecutor's office are linked to the local level and then with their foreign counterparts.
He noted that the shipment of remains is specialized and operates through the services of a funeral home to make sure the packaging is correct for transportation. If the body remains in Yucatan the service averages 10 to 12,000 pesos, and if sent, the fee rises from 15 to 20,000 pesos and air transportation rate and adds in the homeland of the deceased.
Multicultural presence
Yucatan has 13 consular representations.
General Consulates
Cónsul: David Micó
Calle 60 #338K por 29 y 31, colonia Alcalá Martín
2.- Cuba
Cónsul: Mario Jorge García
Calle 1D #320 entre 40 y 42, colonia Campestre
Honorary Consulates
Cónsul: Wolfgang Rudolf Kresse González
Calle 51 #329 por 52 y 54, Fracc. Francisco de Montejo
Cónsul: Miguel Aldredo Dutton Derlorme
Calle 53 #498 por 56 y 58, centro
Cónsul: José Antonio Abraham Xacur
Calle 65 #455 int. B por 50 y 52, centro
924 6821
Cónsul: José Aristi Arcila
Calle 35 #198 por 18 y 26, Fracc. Brisas
9991 666464
Víctor Manuel Gómez Rodríguez
Calle 50 #402 D por 33, colonia Jesús Carranza
Cónsul: Mario Ancona Teigell
Calle 60 #385 por 41 y 43, centro
9.- Greece
Cónsul: Raúl Abraham Marud
Anillo Periférico #12512, colonia Pacabtún
10.- Holland
Cónsul: José E. Gutiérrez López
Calle 64 #418 por 47 y 49, centro
11.- Honduras
Cónsul: Suzette Gavidia Arias
Calle 54 #486 por 57 y 59 centro
12.- Lebanon
Cónsul: Roberto Abraham Mafud
Calle 23 #143 A por 32 y 34, colonia Buena Vista
13.- Luxemburg
Cónsul: José Luis Ponce García
Calle 25 #500-B x 58-A
Source: http://sipse.com/milenio/casos-extranjeros-muerte-yucatan-consulados-honorarios-generales-228929.html


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SkyBlock Survival 1.0.0 Map – Download SkyBlock Map for Minecraft 1.0.0. Yay the SkyBlock Survival map now has ready to latest minecraft 1.0, You will gain this rank from staying on our server for a long period of time you will also earn this rank from joining our teamspeak and helping us get too know you better!Being this rank will receive something such as more protections in the wild or maybe a protected lot in our city! So guys you can download SkyBlock Survival 1.0.0 map at link below
SkyBlock Survival 1.0.0 Map
At this SkyBlock Survival 1.0.0 Map If you are this rank you will get to create your own shop and sell and buy items from other users!! This rank will help you make money to buy a protected lot in our city!! Make sure you make some sort of ceiling to protect the item. If it's a sapling, or a seed make sure there is also room for it to grow. You will lose the item if you do not do so
SkyBlock Survival 1.0.0 Map Rules
- No hacked clients!
- No disrespect to any mods or admins!
- Respect all players!
- No griefing a town or village!
- Stealing and griefing(griefing to a certain extent!) in the wild is aloud!
- No harassment or racism in anyway!
- No excessive language please!
- Griefing other worlds such as skyblock or any adventure map we have will
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Sky Block Survival 1.0.0 Map Installations
- Download SkyBlock Survival Map for Minecraft 1.0.0
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For Sale
$ 69,500
c. 1850 Colonial
Historic log cabin on original homesite
Log home was built around 1850's and then kitchen added on 1940-1950's that is not log. Has brick fireplace that still has eyes to hang kettles for cooking. Has curved staircase that originally led to a loft upstairs. Current owner has abstract that details history of land that home sits on for many years including document with President McKinley's signature on it and describes the property clear back to 1700's. Home is located on original homesite and is on original field stone foundation. Hand hewn logs that are approximately 18 inches tall by 10 inches wide. The house currently has vinyl siding on the outside and plaster/drywall on inside. Property is 2 acres. This house would be beautiful restored back to its original state by the right owner. Sadly, if not sold in the next couple of months, the house is going to be torn down so hoping to find someone motivated to restore it. Home is listed with realtor.
|Full Baths
|Heated Sq. Ft.
|Property Taxes
|$ 632
|Assessed Tax Value
|MLS No.
- A Moveable Beast
- Threatened
- 1st Floor Bath
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Attic
- Basement
- Living room
- 2 Car Garage
- Porch
- Shingle Roof: Asphalt shingle
- Gas heating
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Septic Tank
- Water Heater - Electric
- Hand-hewn Beams
- Plaster Walls
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Core i5-460M Vs i3-2310M difference, difference and Benchmark
Core i5-460M Vs i3-2310M difference, difference and Benchmark by Starred Reviews
The i5-460M Vs i3-2310M make an odd comparison, one is core i3 , other is core i5. One is 1st generation core i5 processor, the other is second generation core i5 processor.
But the tables below goes on to prove that the Second generation Sandy Bridge processors are "NOT ALWAYS" faster than the 1st generation Nehalem processors.
In this case the higher clock frequency and the turbo boost is too good for the Core i3-2310M. However, the missing story from the table below is the graphics performance and Core i3-2310M should easily beat core i5-260M ( assuming both of them use the integrated graphics).
Table : Core i5-460M Vs Core i3-2310M Feature Differences
|Core i5-460M
|Core i3-2310M
|Core Frequency
|2.53 GHz
|2.10 GHz
|No. Of Cores
|2 (4 Hyperthreads)
|2 (4 Hyperthreads)
|Cache Organization
|3 MB L3 Smart Cache
|Turbo Frequency
|2.80 GHz
|No Turbo
|TDP Rating
|35 Watts
|35 Watts
|64 Bit Support
|32 nm
|32 nm
Table : Core i5-460M Vs Core i3-2310M Benchmarking Comparison
|Core i5-460M
|Core i3-2310M
|PassMark Score
|Super Pi 2M (Lower in better)
|37 seconds
|42 seconds
|3D Mark 06 CPU
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11 Aug 088 Government announces new approach for temporary residents' superIn a media release issued on 8 August 2008, the Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator Nick Sherry, announced the final form of the Government measure to require temporary residents' superannuation to be paid to the Commonwealth. This includes significant changes to the measure as announced by the previous Government, to reduce compliance costs for superannuation funds.
Under the new approach, temporary residents' superannuation will remain growing in the superannuation fund for the entire time the person is residing in Australia.
"This new administrative approach produces a fairer outcome for temporary residents as their superannuation will remain in their fund while they are in Australia, rather than being swept out annually, and they will continue to be able to take their superannuation with them when they depart," Minister Sherry said.
The changes will take effect from the date of Royal Assent, which is expected by the end of 2008.
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text: Is it really wise to buy a next-gen console at launch? By plut at Wednesday, December 11, 2013 11:13:00 AM Since the Xbox One has been released on 22nd November 2013 we've seen some truly strange problems like bluray drives not reading discs, strange sounds, spontanous shutdowns and PC-style interface slowdowns. Even Sony has been plagued with problems on the PlayStation 4, whether from tearing analog joysticks or non-booting consoles. Of course, Microsoft and Sony have said that they were dealing on a one on one basis with customers to resolve their issues. I give them the benefit of the doubt here, mainly because the issues are being addressed - and customers are receiving free games too. The sceptic in me however feels like this is deja vu. See - I remember the Red Rings of Death (RROD). Microsoft plagued by launch problems It's not the first time Microsoft has had to fix a bad reputation knock. In 2007, Peter Moore - then Vice President of the Interactive Entertainment Business leaked information regarding the unreliability of the first Xbox 360 hardware, citing inadequate testing as the root cause of many issues on Xenon-based units (Xenon was the codename for the original motherboards on the consoles released in 2006). There was an overall failure rate of 23% by the end of 2009, while the PlayStation 3 was at a lower 10% and the Wii showing a miniscule 2.7%. A year later one in six units were failing due to various issues. Warranties for the first generation of the Xbox 360 were increased to three years. It was only in 2010, three years later, that the "slimmer" units were manufactured and sold with one year warranties. These were redesigned for much more improved reliability over their predecessors. The rate of failure in the Xbox 360 "slim" was predictably much lower than the first. I myself had an out of warranty graphics chipset failure in my first-generation Xbox 360. Despite the fact that my console was at the time within warranty, I was told to fork out R500 to repair the fault and have the unit refurbished due the fact that only RROD failures were covered. Had my console failed 6 months earlier that entire repair would've been done free of charge. Ten points go to the person who guesses which model of the Xbox 360 I bought afterward. Having had to buy a new console because of a manufucturer fault not covered within limited warranty was tough, I'll tell you that much. The $1-billion hit I get that manufacturers have to run their repairs on their launch products within a time limit. There are many reasons for it too - limited production lifecycles on launch units, scarcity of old components in favour of newer ones and obviously the controlling of costs over the long term. As a company, you're not going to want to pay for a faulty product indefinitely. In addition to that, components are always changing as production moves on in time. That's why limited windows to free repairs are applied. Microsoft took a $1-billion hit on the Xbox 360 because of failures starting in 2007. Customers are therefore encouraged to be aware and communicate with their product manufacturer and retailers in time to get their issues resolved before it becomes their responsibility. A rush to release will cost dearly The best metric to use in measuring a product's viability is not the manufacturer's reputation, but the long-term benchmark of its durability over time - this includes software and hardware support. While we don't have the fault numbers on the now current-generation of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles I'm willing to bet that there are still more than a few issues to be ironed out on these systems, a fact further emphasised by the fact that both Sony and Microsoft rushed to release their systems in time for the Christmas rush this year. Closing thoughts We gamers always want to have the latest pieces of kit, and often end up paying premium prices for whatever that is when it comes out too. My personal advice is to wait at least a year or longer to decide which next-gen gaming platform to go for. If anything a cautious approach to these expensive purchases will give you a better idea which system is likely to suit you better long-term, and you're going to know which is more reliable too. With that said, I'll leave the forum open to you readers. Are you going to buy a next-gen console on release or are you willing to wait it out till there's more certainty that your hard-earned money will be better spent later? Or will many of you be buying PCs or Wii U's instead? Related articles: Call of Duty: Ghosts 1080p for PS4 causing framerate issues Retail PlayStation 4's already malfunctioning Xbox One News Update: Everything you need to know Zubayr's Twitter | Facebook | Blog | MWEB Gamezone Twitter ZergNet Please note that the opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not MWEB Connect (Pty) Ltd


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(PRN) New Line of Frito-Lay Snack Chips Brings Distinct Flavors to Store Shelves
Published 12:20 pm, Thursday, March 16, 2006
Introducing New Lay's Sensations Potato Chips and Tostitos Sensations Tortilla Chips
PLANO, Texas, March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Frito-Lay today announced the launch of a new line of snack chips called Lay's Sensations and Tostitos Sensations.
The new chips are available in four distinct flavors, giving a new taste to the traditional flavors of the company's popular line of potato chips and tortilla chips. Lay's Sensations potato chips and Tostitos Sensations tortilla chips, appealing to the growing trend among consumers looking for new and different flavors experiences, will be available nationally in March.
"Today's consumers crave special and distinct flavors giving us the opportunity to marry new, gourmet seasoning combinations and our most popular snacks," said Lora DeVuono, group vice president, brand marketing and advertising, Frito-Lay North America. "Lay's Sensations and Tostitos Sensations chips have a unique mouth-watering taste and texture people look for in a great snack."
Lay's Sensations potato chips will be available in Lime & Cracked Black Pepper flavor, a savory blend of citrus and bold pepper flavors, and Sweet Chili & Sour Cream flavor, a mix of "sweet heat" and the smooth taste of sour cream. The two new flavors of Lay's Sensations are kettle-cooked giving the potato chips a great crunch and texture to complement the new taste. Lay's Sensations potato chips will be cooked in 100% pure sunflower oil resulting in lower saturated fat per serving (1 gram or less) when compared to potato chips cooked in other types of oil, and zero grams of trans fat.
The recipe for Tostitos Sensations Red Chile & Lime with Crushed Red Pepper flavored tortilla chips combines the bold flavors of red chili and red pepper with the cooling citrus taste of lime. Tostitos Sensations Southwestern Ranch with Black Peppercorn flavored tortilla chips combines a blend of creamy ranch and cumin with real bits black peppercorns. While developed to taste great on their own, the new flavors of Tostitos Sensations tortilla chips also complement a variety of dips and salsa as well. Tostitos Sensations tortilla chips are cooked in 100% pure corn oil and have zero grams trans fat.
Lay's Sensations potato chips will be available nationally in a 6 oz. package and Tostitos Sensations tortilla chips will be available nationally in a 7 oz. package, each priced at $2.49.
Lay's Sensations and Tostitos Sensations brands will be supported with instore point-of-sale and endcap displays, as well as placement in the traditional snack aisle. A national coupon effort and print advertising campaign will also highlight the product's launch.
Frito-Lay North America is the $10 billion convenient foods division of PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY. In addition to Frito-Lay, PepsiCo divisions include Pepsi-Cola, Quaker Foods, Gatorade and Tropicana.


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Long-Distance Love: Five Tips for Maintaining a Long-Distance Relationship
by Jessica Gregory
|Just because you're far apart, doesn't mean you have to be apart.
It seems to be that time again. Midterms are over and we've settled into our routines for the year. We're juggling classes, work, clubs, friends, and, if you're like me, a long distance relationship. How in the world can we manage to keep that alive?
I won't lie to you: long-distance relationships are challenging, but with these simple tips, you can handle the distance (and have a life where you are!).
Get in Touch with Your Emotions.
The physical element won't always be there, so you will ultimately be forced to convey affection through words, gifts, and body language through the screen. Being aware of how you feel and accepting it will help you be honest about your role in the relationship. Amp up the emotional connection to whatever level you and your partner are comfortable with— show them that you care and send hugs with your words.
If "short-distance" relationships need communication, long-distance ones need even more. We're in a day and age where smart phones and social media make communication a whole lot more accessible, so use them! Send short updates about your life via your chosen social medium as often as you can, ask about theirs, and don't forget those cute heart emoticons from time to time. Communication will bring their life and yours together and will also help in maintaining honesty and trust between you two. And please, don't forget that it is absolutely okay to have a disagreement with your long-distance S.O. It won't automatically ruin your relationship—in fact, it can make it stronger!
Spend Time Together (Even if You're Not Together).
Guess what? You can go on dates long-distance. Time differences can sometimes make this harder, but you can still do it. For example, watch the same movie either together or separately, then talk about it. Perhaps join an online chatroom together, compete in little game competitions (we all love a good game once in a while), eat dinner while vid-chatting, or pick a DIY project and compare results. Get creative! You may have to sacrifice some time with your friends to be with them, but it is a necessary sacrifice if you want to keep that flame going.
Remember that it's YOUR Relationship.
So many people will give you well-meaning advice. So many people will throw statistics at you on the success rate of your relationship or ask you how you can handle the lack of physical contact or tell you exactly why you aren't being "smart". Filter those voices out, because listening to those who aren't in your relationship has its limits. Okay, so they've been through it before, but their relationship, no matter how similar, IS NOT yours. Their relationship's failure does not spell doom for yours any more than their success means the same for you. You can talk every day or once a week if that's what your relationship needs. You can visit every month or once every two years if that's what you want. The relationship belongs to you and your S.O. and no one else, so enjoy and spread the love!
Jessica Gregory is a sophomore at Barnard and a staff writer for The Nine Ways of Knowing. She is in a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend of three years who attends Virginia Commonwealth University.
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How to Have a Great Valentine's Day 2014
by Molly Scott
|Make this your love boat.
I think it's safe to say that people generally either love or hate Valentine's Day. The madness of the "holiday" has already begun in most stores (proof: half of Duane Reade has been taken over by red and pink heart-shaped goodies). No matter what your opinion is, we've created a list of some things to do with your significant other, your friends, and other fun picks to make your February 14th the best it's ever been!
Go out and enjoy it! Whether you're going out with your partner or a group of friends, Valentine's Day falls on a Friday night so get out and have fun. If you're looking for a romantic location, TimeOut New York has come up with the best cheap romantic restaurants in NYC. The list includes: Corsino, El Quinto Pino, Esperanto, Kashkaval, Le Barricou, Mesa Coyoacan, Moustache, and Northern Spy Food Co.
Take a free ride on the Staten Island Ferry. Bundle up and take the 1 Train all the way down to South Ferry – the terminal is literally right there. It's a free ride and the views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty are beautiful (and oh so romantic too). Check the schedule for departures.
Go bowling! This is a great activity for both a group of friends and as a couple. Some bowling alleys in Manhattan include Bowlmor, Lucky Strike, and Frames, and they have restaurants and bars too! Be sure to make a reservation ASAP though (they fill up quickly).
Host a Galentine's Day! On Thursday night, February 13, honor Leslie Knope's brilliant idea of Galentine's Day by celebrating your amazing girlfriends with a gathering that features tons of food! It's a fun way to appreciate one another and take your mind off Valentine's Day in general.
Go wild with the desserts and sweets. If all else fails (or even if it doesn't), dessert is always a good idea. TimeOut New York also came out with a list of amazing NYC bakeries that carry delicious Valentine's Day treats: Baked by Melissa, Jacques Torres Chocolate, MacarOn Café, Billy's Bakery (a personal favorite of mine), La Maison du Chocolat, and Max Brenner. There's also Mondel Chocolates only a few blocks away. Last resort – there's a ton of candy and chocolate being sold at pharmacies everywhere.
Molly Scott is a junior at Barnard and Senior Editor of The Nine Ways of Knowing.
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A Thanksgiving Lesson
by Molly Scott
"Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom." -Marcel Proust
A little over a year ago, Hurricane Sandy hit my hometown in New Jersey. The storm had a fairly big impact on my family, but luckily, we were not totally devastated as many of our friends and neighbors were. I can remember the morning after the storm hit, my mother calling me and telling me the damage that had been done and that my car had been completely destroyed by the flood waters. It had been my great-grandparent's car that they used during their last years of life. Memories of driving my friends to high school every morning, to my field hockey games, and even to the SATs suddenly flooded my mind. At the time though, I remember only feeling grateful that my family was safe and sound, not a sense of grief over the car.
Weeks passed and suddenly Thanksgiving was upon us. The days preceding the holiday were filled with family members sorting through belongings that held precious memories that were either destroyed by the water or had just barely survived. Thanksgiving evening in our house was somber and tense; it seemed as if we could speak of nothing but the storm. We would continually acknowledge, though, how lucky we were out considering the loss many others had experienced. Things got better and better as the weeks and months progressed, as did our family's mood.
Over the course of the past year, I have learned many lessons and have grown significantly as a person. Watching the people of my town come together throughout the year has been incredible to watch and restores my faith in the ability for humans to be selfless when times call for it. Although it may sound cliché, the most important lesson I have learned from this storm is that we must be grateful for the people in our lives. They are the ones who love us, who get us through the hard times, and are really all we have in life. I know that this Thanksgiving will be much more joyous in our house than last year's and that we will undoubtedly acknowledge the love we have for one another.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
The staff of The Nine Ways of Knowing would like to wish everyone and their families a happy, healthy Thanksgiving and safe travels home.
Molly Scott is a junior at Barnard and Senior Editor of The Nine Ways of Knowing.
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As you may know already, back in March at the Geneva Motor Show, Porsche revealed the impressive 918 Spyder, a new concept car which previewed a successor to the Carrera GT supercar. Now the word is that Porsche will bring a pre-production version of the 918 Spyder at the Nurburgring 24 hour endurance race next year.
The German manufacturer already introduced this year the 911 GT3 R hybrid race car at this year's Nurburgring 24 Hour Race but it appears that with the new 918, Porsche wants to create a successor to the legendary 917 race car.
The 917 gave Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. The concept version of the Porsche 918 Spyder is powered by a V8 engine capable to deliver 500 hp and a maximum engine speed of 9,200 rpm but also two electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle with an overall mechanical output of 218 horsepower (160 kW).
The car can accelerate to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds while the top speed is limited electronically to 320 km/h (198 mph). Porsche promises a lap time on the Nurburgring race track in less than 7:30 minutes, which means the 918 will be faster than the Porsche Carrera GT.
Amazingly, the Porsche 918 Spyder represents a fusion between high-tech racing features and electric-mobility. For instance, this new concept from Porsche is intended to perform just like a super sports car, with the ability to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in just under 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 320 km/h (198 mph).
Its performance was enough to post a lap time of less than 7:30 minutes on the Nordschleife of Nurburgring, which is faster than the Porsche Carrera GT. This ultra-compact city car concept, however, is intended to consume only three liters of fuel per 100 kilometers or around 78 mpg U.S., and emit just 70 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer.
Porsche 918 Spyder -- along with the new Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid SUV and the 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car -- features a hybrid drive and is scheduled to be unveiled to the world at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
These three models – the Porsche 918 Spyder sports car with plug-in hybrid technology; Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid SUV with parallel full-hybrid drive; Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car with electric drive on the front axle and a flywheel mass battery – underscore the super sports cars' status as a true pioneer in hybrid drive while exhibiting the depth of this new technology.


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More Hawaii students take AP classes
By NANCY COOK LAUER
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The percentage of Hawaii students taking Advanced Placement courses increased faster than the national average, and students scored higher than last year, while still trailing their national counterparts.
That's according to the ninth annual AP Report to the Nation released Wednesday by the nonprofit College Board, an organization devoted to college opportunity and success.
The report shows Hawaii's public school system has seen across-the-board gains in the number of students taking AP exams, total exams taken and scores that qualify students for college credit, in line with the national trend. Succeeding in AP is defined as achieving a score of 3 or higher on the five-point AP Exam scale, which is the score needed for credit, advanced placement or both at most universities.
"Our commitment to provide more opportunities for students to take AP exams is clearly paying off," Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi said in a statement. "Schools and students are embracing the rigor of AP courses and successfully completing challenging coursework that will prepare graduates for college and careers."
That was good news to Konawaena High School Principal Shawn Suzuki, who praised the state Department of Education for emphasizing the importance of AP coursework and seeking grants to make it happen. Konawaena High, with approximately 700 students, offers five to seven different AP courses each year.
"That's a good testament to everything that's going on with the program. We're working with the state, and we're very fortunate to be part of that," Suzuki said. "We're pleased with the improvements, and we'll continue working hard to keep improving."
Another Hawaii Island school taking advantage of all the AP program has to offer is Kohala High School. As a rural school with only 253 students, Kohala High in the past wasn't able to offer the full range of AP courses available.
But that's been changing over the past few years, with students more and more opting for online courses in addition to the two face-to-face courses the school offers each year, said Principal Janette Snelling. In addition, Kohala High is part of a state pilot program that's been training teachers and implementing a pre-AP "springboard" curriculum for ninth- and 10th-graders.
"It's opened up a lot more venues for our students," Snelling said. "We're hoping for some good results this year."
Approximately 11.4 percent of Hawaii's graduating class scored a 3 or higher on an AP exam, compared with 19.5 percent nationally. However, Hawaii is expanding access to AP faster than the national average, more than doubling the number of high school graduates taking AP exams in the last decade — an effort that drew national praise from College Board Senior Vice President Andrea Mainelli during a regional conference last year.
Some 2,905 Hawaii public school students graduated from high school having taken at least one AP class in 2012, compared to 1,239 students 10 years ago. Of those, 1,200 scored 3 or higher, compared to 682 in 2002.
The percentage of low-income graduates taking AP classes has almost doubled in 10 years. In 2002, 13.5 percent of low-income students took an AP class, compared to 26 percent last year. The percentage of low-income students scoring 3 or higher increased from 12.6 percent in 2002 to 20.8 percent in 2012.
Hawaii's public school students took AP exams in 30 of the 34 offered subjects with English language and composition being the most popular test. English literature and composition, psychology, calculus AB and United States History were the next most popular exams, respectively.
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