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free webdesign software?
I searched here, but didn't find any free software for webdesign.
I only found seamoneky, and netobject fusions to be free. but neither is any satisfactory or an alternative to Dreamweaver.
Any other ideas? Ideally something with some good functions, but not as invovled as dreamweaver.
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this doesn't really answer my question for a free software, but I just found that DreamSpark offers some MS software free for students. Among others Expression Studio, which kind of is like Dreamweaver. Good i found this now, sine I will graduate in 3 weeks. They have a list of universities and you need to sign in with the university email address.
And I almost purchased this or Dreamweaver with student discount. Being free, made the choice easy and the discount bigger. I also downloaded Server 2008... who knows what that will be good for...
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Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Theres KompoZer - Easy web authoring which is a well known free one.
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Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit
I know this a bit off topic but when your trying to find alternatives to paid (or any)software (eg Microsoft Office, Photoshop, iTunes). There is a really good website called AlternativeTo.net-Alternatives to Windows, Mac, Linux and online software
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go for Microsoft Share-point 2007. its free for all. a strong core web design software. better than dream-weaver. u can make any web site. if u are a c#/asp.net programmer then its heaven for u.
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thanks for all your hints. I downloaded sharepoint, but wonder if it is better than Expression Studio (which is free to me too)? I'm more a WISIWYG guy. I guess if one can code HTML and CSS one wouldn't need more than notepad.
Is sharepoint a little outdated, being from 2007 (and it being free as opposed to normally having to pay for ExpressionStudiou, which is from 2010 with SP2) would indicate that you get what you pay for.
Sharepoint looks bit like Frontpage. The MS video talked about its strengths in sharing with team members. I probably will work on it on my own forever, so this is not needed. Some website mentioned Sharepoint and Expression Studio complement each other. Grrr... confused.
As student I also can get Dreamweaver for about $ 120 and want to look into CS5.
One thing with all the software I don't understand is, that they make so many different ones in one company. From Adobe, there is dreamweaver, some flash software, some indesign... it all i needed for websites. It really is hard to learn a new software when one needs to learn 3.
I've been doing some sites with Dreamweaver (personal, for the home owners association) but do think it is a bit overwhelming and clunky. but whichever way i progress too, it will require some learning time and I want to invest my time in the best one.
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hmmm! search fro ALTOVA software then. if u can afford buying. they are kool too!
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comparing softwares between DW and SP, i found SP is more easier then DW. and its GUI is cool too. if anyone have touch with others office softs. i think its useful for them too.
i searched for many softs. that is good for css designs. but haven't found yet. keep searching on google.
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Debbie Harper, a veteran executive IT recruiter at Harper Hewes, Inc., likened posting your resume online to posting it on a sandwich board that reads "I need a job" and walking up and down Fifth Avenue with it hoisted over your shoulder.
"Once your background is out there on a board, you are no longer special or unique; you become commoditized because anybody can look at it, but not necessarily the right people are looking at it in the right context," Harper said. "Oftentimes, database firms compiling information for their clients advertise job board listings. Employers also post job ads they have no intentions of filling; perhaps they want to create a pool of future choices, or perhaps they are monitoring the job scene to see if any of their own employees are searching for new positions.
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Instead of using job boards, Harper suggests scouring the Web sites of prospective employers you have researched and that you know have jobs of interest you qualify for. Check out the job listings posted on prospective employers' Web sites, or if you want to be considered for future openings before they become available, get the name of the hiring manager and send a customized presentation package that promotes your employment background, accomplishments, and capabilities for effectively handling the desired position.
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"There are a lot of exceptionally good people out there without jobs," she said.
Limperos advises her clients not to wait for prospective employers to be impressed by the technical abilities or tenured experience itemized on resumes. Instead, she suggests finding the right prospects and then promoting yourself so that they can't help but see you.
Some suggestions include joining professional groups that hiring managers frequent and working on high-profile committees or projects to draw attention to your abilities or writing articles in industry journals read by your prospects to highlight your authority and knowledge.
Harris N. Miller, president of the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA), suggests using your downtime to fine-tune your management, team, and communication skills, as well as IT and industry knowledge. He said people often mistakenly believe that technical skills are enough when, in fact, soft skills—like communication—are also important.
"Correctly or incorrectly, the image [of the IT professional] was that you could be misanthropic," Miller said. "It was all right if you could not talk to anybody at work. As long as you had the technical skills, you were fine. But more and more, hiring managers are saying that doesn't cut it."
Myth three: Offshore companies have ruined the IT job market
Many people mistakenly blame offshore IT companies for the less-than-stellar state of the U.S. job market. The truth is that no more than two percent of the IT market has moved offshore. Further, many of the technical jobs being handled by foreign companies are low-end ones that don't require creativity or sophistication, according to Miller.
However, he believes that offshore competitors will eventually pursue greater shares of the IT industry. American workers can help their employers keep jobs on U.S. soil by retooling their skills and being more receptive to salaries reflective of current economic conditions.
"Clearly, the issue comes down to price in this global competition," Miller said. "So the U.S. worker has to be more skillful, more well-rounded, more productive, and have more knowledge of the industry in which he or she is working."
Myth four: Great salaries, benefits, and bonuses still exist
The job market is tight, but many people still believe that they'll find an employer who will "pay me what I'm worth." The truth is that only a small, select group of IT workers with security clearance and highly specific skills sets still enjoy abundant salaries, benefits, and bonuses.
If you don't fit this mold exactly, be prepared for modest salaries below the late-nineties norm. Your best bet for finding the right opportunity is to be flexible about salary. By accepting a lesser job or a decrease in pay, you might get your foot in the door at a great company.
Job seekers might also want to identify non-IT companies in need of IT pros. An ITAA survey showed that employees working in technology fields were sometimes more at risk for layoffs or decreases in salaries or benefits than those workers employed at nontechnology companies.
Myth five: A headhunter alone can get you a job
Headhunters are great for getting the inside scoop on available jobs, but the truth is that no one method—including job boards, newspaper ads, networking, or use of recruiters—works alone.
"Headhunters are hired by companies to find qualified candidates for open positions," said Maria Schafer, program director for META Group, an IT research and consulting firm.
Schafer warns job seekers not to entrust someone else to single-handedly perform and oversee a search that they themselves should handle.
"You've got to sell yourself," Schafer said. "Be your own advocate; and it will be through persistence and hard work that you land the job."


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Yesterday the Wizard of Cupertino, Steve Jobs, reset the chess board with a series of announcements related to iPhone. By the end of his talk, and then the end of the follow-on Squawk Box we recorded, I was exhausted. There was simply too much to think through.
So, how did the landscape in mobile change yesterday?
To recap, this is what was announced:
- Enterprise support. Since the day that iPhone 1.0 launched, IT has been asking for the tools to make the iPhone a true enterprise telephony device – integration with Exchange, security, and remote management tools. Yesterday, Apple delivered.
- Applications and the App Store. 200,000 developer SDK downloads, 25,000 beta applications, 4,000 admitted to the formal beta program. There will be scores of applications at the launch of the App Store.
- Mobile me. .mac is gone. mobileMe is "exchange for the rest of us", plus a photo gallery and file storage. With clients that synch on Mac, PC, and iPhone, plus web apps, it allows users to be un-tethered and access their files anywhere.
- Pricing. 56% of individuals who wanted to purchase iPhone but didn't cited price as the reason. Yesterday, Jobs announced a steep price drop, and a reversion to the old carrier subsidy model. iPhone will be $199 in the US for the 8G version, on a two year contract with AT&T, and $299 for the 16G version. In Europe, O2 has announced the 8GB iPhone 3G will cost €49 on the €100 monthly iPhone tariff, €99 on the €65 tariff and €169 on the €45 tariff.
Some of this expected, and some of it unexpectedly bold. So who are the winners and who are the losers?
Developers. Applications developers are huge winners out of this. Developers get:
- the benefits of a stable and modern platform. Developer after developer got up on stage yesterday, showed amazing looking applications, and then talked about the mere weeks it had taken for them to get the software running on iPhone.
- the App Store. In the world of mobile, developers have had to contend with different network topologies, device configurations, and complex and unfavourable negotiations with carriers. The promise of App Store is that none of that will matter anymore. Put your applications in the App Store, pay Apple just 30% of your revenue, and Apple will take care of the details.
- enterprise support. The dirty secret of the software industry is this: consumer applications are the sex and sizzle, but enterprise applications are where the money is. iPhone has grown up. No longer just a consumer device, developers can now target the lucrative and rich enterprise market place with eye-popping applications that can take full advantage of the iPhone feature set.
Carriers. Carriers are winners as well. Carriers will generate more revenue because of:
- price subsidies. Previously, carriers and Apple shared carriage revenue. Yesterday, AT&T revealed that it would subsidize the iPhone and that as a result it would take an 11% earnings dilution this year. Why would they do this? As AT&T has said previously and reiterated yesterday, iPhone is a game changing device that causes users to use more data. iPhone users are fundamentally more valuable, and AT&T is betting that with lower prices there will be more of them. By agreeing to a more traditional carrier purchase / subsidize / contract model, Apple has made it possible to dramatically enlarge the iPhone user base.
- an application model. This is a mixed bag for carriers. They have dithered over applications, how to offer them, and what to charge users for them. Apple has stepped in with a unified application model, but apparently cut them out of the revenue stream. Short term this will drive data revenue. Long term, unless they can negotiate a share of revenue with the App Store, carriers risk becoming a commodity bit carriage utility.
Microsoft. This announcement is a mixed bag for Microsoft. With one hand Steve gives, and with the other he takes away.
- Exchange Integration. Not a win for Microsoft, but not a lose either. Microsoft isn't going to gain any sales of Exchange or Outlook from Apple's support. However, Apple's addition of Exchange support to the iPhone puts Microsoft on equal footing with iMap providers.
- MobileMe. MobileMe is a net win for Microsoft. Small business server, already under pressure from hosted services, is going to feel even more pressure from MobileMe. However, by offering "exchange for the rest of us", Apple is giving a boost to Outlook and Office sales in the small business arena, without the risk that the customer will simply adopt Google apps lock stock and barrel. Unfortunately for Microsoft, if MobileMe takes off, LiveMesh could very well end up being a historical footnote and nothing more.
- Windows Mobile. Despite the best efforts of the Windows mobile team and partners like HTC and Samsung cranking out iPhone look-a-likes, Apple has momentum. Apple addresses both enterprise and consumer, with sex appeal and a price point that will be hard to beat. Windows Mobile is Microsoft's biggest loser in this announcement.
Google. In the Web 2.0 world, Google reigns dominant. Apple, however, has chosen to go their own way, eschewing Google's vision. Google is a net loser, niched to search in the iPhone world.
- Google applications. The native formats supported on iPhone are Microsoft Office, and Macintosh applications. Calendar, address book, and email are integrated with either Exchange or MobileMe. Not a Google format in sight, anywhere. Moreover, Apple has repudiated Google's vision of the world as a world of mobile devices by choosing data synchronization as their model, rather than on-demand download.
- Android. Android is a competitor to iPhone. A competitor without 200,000 SDK downloads, without 4,000 beta developers, without the iPhone toolset, without a store to deliver the applications, and without a single carrier relationship… that won't deliver handsets until next year. Is there room in the handset market for another OS? Not anymore. Apple just sucked the oxygen out of the market.
RIM. The current king of enterprise mobile software, RIM is in for a world of hurt. Every element of RIM's business model is now under attack by Apple. Outgunned and outrun by Apple, and now attacked from both consumer and enterprise flanks, RIM is the biggest loser in this announcement.
- The BES tax. In Apple's world, you don't need BES to integrate with Exchange. ActiveSync does the job natively.
- Applications Store. In RIM's world, their carrier sales group walks hand picked developers into carriers, exploiting the relationships they have with carriers for the developers benefit. That's how you get an application "on deck". It's a long slow process, and the carriers typically take the lions share of the revenue. Apple's model? "Screw the carriers!" Sell your application in our store, and we'll give you a greater revenue share, plus instant distribution on 70 networks.
- The BlackBerry tax. Carriers, like AT&T, are choosing to price iPhone service and Blackberry service identically. The message is loud and clear. The premium that customers were happy to pay for the special BlackBerry service is no longer warranted. Blackberry service or a raw pipe… it's the same price. This is a direct assault on RIM's share revenue model with the carrier. Apple can afford to give up the carrier revenue share, because they'll make it up through the Application Store.
- MobileMe. In the Blackberry world, group calendaring has been a glaring omission on handsets not connected to BES. Yes, they've addressed the need partly with Google Calendar integration, but Apple fully addresses it with MobileMe. And at $99/year, MobileMe is one more source of revenue to Apple… that they're not sharing with the carrier.
Nokia. My take is that Nokia will come under pressure from this announcement, but they've got the breathing room to respond. Not loser now, but potentially a future loser if they're slow to respond.
- Enterprise integration. Nokia hasn't done especially well here. Apple's announcements increase the need, but Nokia has time to respond. They might reconsider their partnership with RIM however.
- Feature set. Apple has staked out the mobile Internet space, while Nokia has focused on content creation, with high end cameras. Expect Apple to take at least a year to deliver a device with a high end camera. And expect Nokia to deliver a radically simpler experience with a touch screen. Perhaps next February at Mobile World Congress.
- Web Services. Nokia's OVI offers gaming, maps, and media sharing. Apple's MobileMe offers email, calendar, and contact synchronization plus photo and file sharing. Nobody knows what the right mix of web services is at this point, and there's still time to figure it out. And how about an application store, Nokia?
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Condoleezza Rice is a US diplomat who served as the 66th Secretary of State for the country. Rice grew up in the racially segregated Alabama, so according to her, a political career was the last thing on her mind. She was inclined to music from childhood and took classes in piano and ballet with the desire to become a professional pianist. However, she realized that she did not have it in her to become a musician when she attended college, so pursued to study international politics instead. After graduating, she had always been actively involved in politics and served prominent positions in the government. Here are the accomplishments of Condoleezza Rice.
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When first arrived made mistake of getting off the metro at the Grand Arch station rather than Esplanade so got very lost. Short taxi ride to the hotel sorted that. Later coming out of the wrong exit at Esplanade meant resorting to the signs and maps to decide which direction to walk in (maps had North at the bottom which was confusing). Still, that mistake meant we saw the EIffel tower lit up at night in the distance so fortuitous.
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A few months ago I was getting excited about the idea of making a difference in the lives of young people. Thinking about the messages that I'd like to share with them, I couldn't stop thinking about this one message I kept hearing – "follow your passion, start with why, live by your highest values."
So many people I admire, who are super successful in what they do are spreading this message in one form or another. So I thought this must be an important thing to share!
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"What if I'm not smart enough to do this?"
"I'm not sure I have what it takes to succeed, if I try and fail I might disappoint the people I care about most!"
"What if I try my hardest, but fail anyway, I'll have no one to blame but myself…then what?"
If you're human and want to grow, try something new or accomplish something you've never done before – chances are you've struggled with one, all or more of these kinds of thoughts too.
Fear and self-doubt tend to go hand in hand with expansion (i.e., progress or growth).
In other words… fear = progress
Any time you begin to move outside your comfort zone, you're going to feel discomfort, but know it means you're progressing. And no matter how accomplished you are or what level you end up playing at in the game of life, you will experience fear! As one of my favourite leaders Nelson Mandela said…
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."
If you're struggling to find the courage to turn progress into success, today's blog is for you!
You'll get some awesome insights on how to gain courage and conquer your fears with my 3-Step "f your f's" method! 😉
Almost all new adventures begin with excitement, optimism and drive.
You start out on fire. You're amped up on life's limitless possibilities. You could not be more pumped to start your new ________ (course, study, job, relationship, business, etc.)
This is your chance to start afresh, to learn about yourself and to explore the possibilities that life has to offer.
But then it gets hard, you start to feel weighed down and overwhelmed. Everything that began with enthusiasm and energy has now turned into a stressful mess. Your up has turned into your down.
Your drive is dead. Your doubt dominates your thoughts. You can't help but think…
"Maybe this just isn't for me?"
Have you heard that before?
I certainly have. This is just your mind and body giving you feedback, and although it may not feel so good right now, it has a purpose. So let me share with you how you can benefit from doubt and get back on purpose!


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Pakistan to hang 5 men who burned Christian couple alive in brick kiln in 2014
Pakistan has sentenced five people to death in the case of a Christian couple who were beaten and burned alive in a brick kiln in 2014 over false accusations of blasphemy.
On Wednesday, an anti-terrorism court in Pakistan sentenced five people to death by hanging and eight other suspects to two years in prison for their involvement in the deaths of Shahzad Masih and Shama Bibi in 2014. The brutal killing of the Christian couple in a mob lynching stemmed from false accusations of throwing out pages of the Quran with the trash, the Express Tribune
The couple's family was reportedly only burning documents that belonged to Shahzad's father who died before the lynching. The father was a faith healer with various inscriptions.
"The five people awarded the death sentence were involved in dragging, beating and burning the couple while the other eight played a supportive role according to the judgment," said Riaz Anjum, the lawyer of the Christian couple's family.
According to witnesses, an angry mob attacked the Christian couple in Punjab in 2014. Hundreds of people beat them up and threw their bodies into a brick kiln. The incident stirred an outrage in Pakistan which prompted Christians living near the couple's home to flee the area.
Suleman, the couple's eldest son who was six years old at that time, told media how he saw his parents twitching in the flames. Police officers who investigated the mob lynching confirmed that there was no evidence that a crime was committed, British Pakistani Christian Association (BPCA) reports.
Anjum told BPCA that 103 people were charged in the couple's case, but Lahore's anti-terrorism court acquitted 90. The owner of the brick kiln is one of those who were acquitted.
Blasphemy cases in Pakistan have often sparked mob violence. Although the issue is very sensitive in the country, critics have slammed those who abuse the blasphemy laws to settle personal disputes with Christians.


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Why You Should Dine in the Gulch
Oh the wonderful Gulch – I'm getting hungry just thinking about it! No matter how challenging and stressful it may be to make a reservation in Nashville's fine dining district, customers and food connoisseurs always believe the struggle to be more than worth it in the end. While it can sometimes be a difficult task, we assure you that wherever you are off to in this dynamic hub in the heart of Nashville, you won't be disappointed. Here at Watermark, the Gulch is our home, and we feel honored to have seen this amazing community grow and evolve into such a diverse and authentic hot spot. Here are some of the reasons why you MUST make your way down to the Gulch.
The Variety
One of the greatest qualities of the Gulch is the uniqueness of its restaurants; no two restaurants are remotely similar in cuisine. Each restaurant differs from the next, and odds are there will be an excellent choice for whatever type of food you're feeling that night. You can have Contemporary American cuisine in Prima, Casual Japanese food in Ru San's Sushi & Seafood, delicious barbeque at Peg Leg Porker, American food (and live music) at Sambuca, Asian fusion food at Virago, and traditional southern food here at Watermark – just to name a few. Essentially, your options are endless!
The Quality
The Gulch represents fine dining at its finest. Each restaurant has its own signature dishes made with only the finest ingredients from all around the world. The artfully crafted courses are prepared by some of the most recognized chefs in the culinary industry. And you can't forget about the staff: attentive, informed, and dedicated to making your night special. Combine the world's best produce, seasonal seafood, game and beef with the most experienced chefs in the food industry and the highest quality service and you are bound to have an unforgettable meal.
The Experience
Whether it's a date night, birthday, anniversary, or some other monumental event, you cannot go wrong celebrating at one of the fine dining restaurants Nashville's Gulch has to offer. The lively area is one of the trendiest and popular neighborhoods around, and rarely can you find it not full of hungry individuals looking to have a great time. And beyond just dining, there are music venues, retail shops, and even beautiful, modern residences. From the food to the drinks to the music to the people, there is always an electric buzz in the atmosphere unmatched anywhere in Nashville. The Gulch is a special spot every visitor, traveler, and Nashvilleite should experience at least once if presented with the opportunity.
There you have it. Before you head downtown to Broadway for a wild night on the town, be sure to make a pit stop in the south-west fringe of downtown Nashville for an amazing meal. Lunch or dinner (or perhaps something in-between), casual or classy, there's certainly a place for whatever you're feeling. But don't forget! Reservations are the key to success here in the Gulch. So come on down to have the meal – we like to call it a journey – of a lifetime. The Watermark team promises you won't regret it.


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If you are considering utilizing traditional hunting recurve bows or if you currently own one then I am sure that the thought has actually passed your mind concerning utilizing an archery bow release. Some people could tell you that they are not needed, however there is a great possibility that you can increase your comfort, regularly, in addition to integrity with a bow launch. If you check out several of the archers that fire often, you will have to notice that they shoot with some type of help. Utilizing the various kind of aids readily available on your best traditional hunting recurve bows will certainly allow you to keep your string good as well as constant as well as will certainly aid marvels with your reliability.
There are several sorts of launches that are on the marketplace, however the most usual for archery bows is the forefinger release that is commonly accompanied with a wrist strap. You could utilize any finger to shoot the various archery bow releases that are on the marketplace today. You wish to acquire one that you are comfortable with considering that not all them connect to your wrist. Some of them, like the thumb or pinky shooters are free standing as well as are primarily preferred by target shooters as a result of their lightning fast launch. Check a couple of bent on see to it that you are comfortable capturing, prior to you dedicate to the acquisition.
Just like anything in this sporting activity, you are going to get what you pay for when you are looking at launch aids. It is suggested that you obtain one that could be readjusted for both the length as well as trigger pull. The reasoning for this is that you intend to have the ability to change the release to ensure that you could fire the bow with the joint that is here the second knuckle on your finger. If you change the trigger to the heaviest stress after that you can enhance your precision also. Having a heavier trigger enables the shooter to have even more of a "surprise shot.".
If you are beginner, after that I would advise that you select a wrist release help to fire your best traditional hunting recurve bows those bought from www.archerysupplier.com. You must make certain to obtain one that has a band that could be tightened and also readied to the very same placement each time. If it is lightweight then it will have to trigger your anchor factor to be different each time as well as that will have to trigger your accuracy to go down. This is counterintuitive for just what we really want. Velcro straps will have to be the best to attain this continuity, but if you are hunting they are not the most effective alternative since the velcro will certainly make noise. It is consequently that I would certainly make a referral that hunters need to obtain a clasp strap.
Whatever it is that you wind up with, you need to see to it that you acquire something that is one of the most fit to your demands. The function of getting an archery bow launch is to make sure that you could boost your shooting performance, not impede it.


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|In the eyes of the FDA and other regulatory
bodies, inadequate documentation is unacceptable.
by James Jardine, Marketing Communications, MasterControl
Process validation, a general term for critical disciplines such as risk mitigation/management, quality assurance and change management, is something that far too many life science manufacturers only worry about when a product is just about to go to market. That late in the game, though, it can be hard to produce the required and relevant information that has accumulated during years of product development. In a recent article in PharmTech titled "Reducing the Documentation Burden in Process Validation," Patricia Santos-Serrao, RAC, of MasterControl explains how regulatory agencies define process validation as it pertains to the collection and evaluation of data from the process design stage all the way through to commercial production.
Planning is Essential
According to Santos-Serrao, a central component of developing a process validation strategy is the identification of the essential processes that must be validated in the early stages of the product lifecycle. This allows a manufacturer to focus documentation on its most essential areas and, subsequently, makes it easier to refine process validation efforts. It is not a requirement for a manufacturer's formal strategy to be included in a validation master plan (VMP), but Santos-Serrao states that best practices stress the importance of 1) outlining a plan for processes that will need to be validated and 2) documenting all the decisions made along the way.
While process validation strategies vary dramatically from one company to another, Santos-Serrao recommends that all companies should consider the implementation of a lifecycle approach, meaning that planning should commence in the earliest stages and be continually reevaluated throughout a product's entire lifecycle.
This article is related to the White Paper: Reducing the Documentation Burden in FDA Design Control. To get the full details, please download your free copy.
This article is related to the White Paper: Reducing the Documentation Burden in FDA Design Control. To get the full details, please download your free copy.
Documentation Should be a Business Accelerator, Not a Burden
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- document revision control,
- complex document lifecycles, and
- reporting.
The Bottom Line
Santos-Serrao comes to the conclusion that there a common thread through all pertinent regulatory guidelines: process validation is a science-based and risk-based approach to continuous improvement throughout each stage of a product's lifecycle. While there are a variety of methods for generating and maintaining documentation, she states that an automated document management system is the best way to expedite process validation activities, avoid costly mistakes, and decrease wasted hours and re-work. A good system benefits everyone from the highest executive to the part-time lab worker and everyone in between. Ultimately, an EDMS gets a company's product on the market much sooner than it otherwise would without one.
You can read Santos-Serrao's complete article on pharmtech.com here.
James Jardine is a marketing communications specialist for MasterControl Inc. He has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Utah and is based in MasterControl's headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Patricia Santos-Serrao is a senior product manager at MasterControl with nearly two decades of experience in regulatory affairs and clinical areas of the pharmaceutical industry.
Prior to joining MasterControl, Santos-Serrao was the manager of global regulatory solutions for QUMAS, where she helped drive the development, sales, marketing and implementation of solutions for pharmaceutical R&D, with a particular focus on submission document management. She has worked for several Tier-1 pharmaceutical companies, including Schering-Plough and Boehringer Ingelheim. She has also assisted various pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies in implementing electronic document management and submission solutions, and in compiling eCTDs and other submission format filings worldwide.
Santos-Serrao earned her bachelor's degree in business administration at Western Connecticut State University and University of Phoenix. She has earned her Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from RAPS and the Regulatory Affairs Certification Board (RACB). She is a member of Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS) and Drug Information Association (DIA).
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United Kingdom
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M.S. - Mathematics, Postgraduate Diploma;Postgraduate Certificate
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Program Description:
This modular program in mathematics has been designed to allow students with as wide a range of previous experiences as possible to embark upon postgraduate study in mathematics. Our modular program can offer different combinations of modules to different students, and we welcome students who would like to try one or two modules to build up confidence before embarking on the whole program.


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Earthquake at Gölcük
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The earthquake that struck the region of Izmit on August 17, 1999, at 3:02 a.m., registered 7.4 on the Richter magnitude scale. Its epicenter was at Gölcük, an industrial city with a population of 65,000. The quake had an official death toll of at least 20,000 people, many buried in rubble while they slept. The partial or total collapse of 50,000 buildings led to enormous public outrage against building contractors, who were accused of disregarding earthquake-proof construction codes. Regions bordering tectonic plates, such as the trans-Asian zone running from the Azores to Indonesia by way of Turkey, Afghanistan, and Iran, are particularly exposed to the risk of seismic activity. Inhabitants of this zone account for 90%of earthquake-related deaths since 1990. The tsunami caused by an earthquake off the coast of Sumatra in December 2004 was responsible for the deaths or the disappearance of 290,000 people in Southeast Asia, more than the earthquake death toll worldwide over the previous decade.


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by Dr. Dan Shuman
Cold Weather Training – Tis the season when clocks fall back, daylight diminishes, and the snooze button becomes more alluring than hitting the chilly pavement. A lot of patients express that they don't feel like themselves during this time of year. Even for the normally optimistic crowd, the winter blues are common when temperatures drop because there is less exposure to the sun. To make things worse, it seems there are endless parties, events, and obligations that can take time away from training. This article will provide some suggestions to combat the weather and keep you on pace with your training goals.
One of the first obstacles to continued training is obviously the temperature change. Luckily here in Atlanta, there are only a few months out of the year where one really needs to be concerned with less than optimal temperatures. Still there are a couple things that a person can do to maximize training efforts and comfort levels. A really good rule of thumb is to dress like it is 20 degrees warmer than the current outside temperature. Another rule to abide by is to avoid wearing cotton as a base layer. Cotton absorbs sweat, which cools the skin. Sweat is the enemy when it comes to staying warm and can rob heat from the body up to 25 times faster. Instead, stick with a microfiber or wicking fabric that keeps the moisture off the body more effectively. If training in the mornings or evening, always dress to be seen. Pick up a couple of reflective coverings like a vest or jacket as well as a light-weight red flashing light that can be clipped to a belt or waist.
Another obstacle in winter training is muscle tightness and inflexibility. It takes longer for the muscles to get warmed up in the colder weather resulting in an increased risk of injury if intensity or volume goes up even slightly. A lot of people warm up their car in the winter months but fail to warm up their bodies adequately. Perform at least a five-minute warmup consisting of dynamic stretching for the entire body. Athletes should be just on the brink of sweating just before the start of the run or bike. Once it has begun, run or ride into the wind which will prevent sweating too much too quickly.
From a wellness perspective, it's prudent to increase vitamin D intake in the winter months since most people are not getting sun exposure during the day. Vitamin D is a nutrient with broad and expanded benefits linked specifically to bone health as well as supporting roles in digestive and immune health. Most individuals can safely supplement 2,000 IU of D3 a day without any adverse side effects. This will help keep you feeling mentally fit and ready to battle the winter blues. Just be sure you aren't taking any prescription drugs or have a condition that might be affected by increased intake of vitamin D.1
Finally, backing off a bit in the winter can be restoring. There is a value in slowing down. Increasing recovery times, especially in winter can help prevent injuries. Cross training is especially important to work out muscle imbalances and flexibility issues sustained during the competitive season. Substituting a yoga class for one of your weekly runs, cutting back total mileage and spending extra time strengthening the core and lateral muscles in the hips will likely contribute to faster times come spring. If a functional core program isn't already in place, don't do what everyone else is doing in the gym! Chances are, they are strengthening few muscles groups in an isolated way that will not be beneficial for athletic performance. Consult a professional who can recommend a good off-season training program and stay warm out there!
Dr. Dan Shuman is a Georgia native and has lived in Atlanta for the past six years. He is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of LaGrange College and a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Life University. He is nationally certified Active Release Techniques Instructor.
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So the big day is nearly here! Hasn't it gone fast?
This time next week I imagine the family will have full tummies and a content heart. Since hearing about the terrible tragedy in Connecticut, my heart has felt so heavy. Words cannot describe how awful of a time the parents and families are having, especially at this time of year. Something like this makes you appreciate the family you have and reminds you to be thankful for everyday and normality.
So what have you been up to? So far I haven't watched as many Christmas films as I had wanted to, but we've baked loads! Over the weekend we made Nigella's Yule Log, it tasted divine! It was so light, it didn't feel very 'naughty' at all (although it had lots of butter so I'm sure it was!).
We also made some Gingerbread. There was dough leftover so Ian & I decided to attempt making a gingerbread house. We cut the dough freehand and hoped for the best!
It turned out really well. We were like two naughty children, with icing, marshmallows and glitter everywhere. It was so fun! We had so much of a laugh that we decided to make it a little tradition, although I think we will be rivals next year and will be having a small competition at who's looks the best.
I have been circling the programs I want to watch over Christmas in the Radio Times magazine. Do you do that in your home? It's such a tradition in ours, even if we end up not watching half of it! It's so nice just to sit and plan with a huge cup of tea.
It's my birthday on Sunday so i'm looking forward to a yummy cinnamon roll breakfast and then lunch out with my family. It's so close to christmas, sometimes i'm not sure that I like it THAT close but once it's here it's nice as everyone is jolly (although waiting for presents all year is a pain!).
If I don't manage to pop back on here before it arrives, have a wonderful Christmas!!


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Now, I... Trailer (2008)
Satoru belongs to the growing group of NEETs ('not engaged in employment, education or training'). Hardly leaving his room in his mother's house and without any real contact to the outside world, he lives a secluded life. When his mother's friend Tosawa tries to help him to break out of his inner prison, things do not get any easier for Satoru.
Watch the official Now, I... 2008 trailer in HD below or find more Now, I... videos on Vidimovie.


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Fascinating, insightful, and wholly engrossing, The Peabody Sisters is a landmark biography of three women who made American intellectual history.Though theirs may not be household names, Elizabeth, Mary, and Sophia Peabody had an extraordinary influence on the thought of their day, the movement of intense creative ferment known as American Romanticism. Megan Marshall adeptly brings to life the sisters and the men they loved and inspired, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Horace Mann, and Nathaniel Hawthorne. In a work filled with startling revelations, Marshall presents a vivid and nuanced psychological portrait of a sisterhood rife with shifting loyalties yet founded on enduring affection.
In human history, many women of distinction and originality have given their thoughts and perceptions to the men they loved without thought of reward. Elizabeth, Mary and Sophia Peabody differ in that so many of their letters and diaries have come down to us. (Hawthorne, however, burned Sophia's letters.) Through Marshall's beautiful book, we can taste the flavor of three remarkable lives and pay tribute.


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Leading Indicators of the Stock Marketby Nicole Crawford ; Updated April 19, 2017
Traders use stock market indicators to help evaluate stock performance and predict the future success of leading stocks. Most stock market indicators measure market breadth, or the number of companies that are growing compared to the number that are in decline. For maximum benefit, always consider all stock market indicators to get the best idea of the market's curent performance and future potential.
Advance-Decline Line
The advance-decline line is a general measurement of the stock market's direction. Markets measure the number of stocks that advanced by the end of the day, as well as the number of stocks that declined. The result will be either positive, which indicates a higher number of advancing stocks, or negative, which indicates that more stocks are declining than are advancing. According to Decision Point, the advance-decline line is the most common and easiest to understand stock market indicator.
McClellan Oscillator
The McClellan Oscillator combines the Advance/Decline Line with other components of market breadth. To calculate the McClellan Oscillator, subtract the 39-day exponential moving average (EPA) of net advances from the 19-day exponential moving average of net advances. The McClellan Oscillator is a good indicator of market movement, since it utilizes the EPA, which places added emphasis on recent stock performance. It is most accurate for short and intermediate trading time frames, as noted by My SMP.
Trader's Index
The Trader's Index (TRIN) stock market indicator divides the advances-to-declines ratio by the volume of advances to declines. According to Investopedia, a TRIN that is less than one indicates a bullish market, which means that there is reason to believe that the market will improve in the future. TRIN also accounts for the "manic-depressive" state of the stock market, and gives traders a way to see the trends and trend reversals that are so common in the trading world.
New High-New Low
The New High-New Low index measures the number of stocks that have hit new highs or new lows within the last 52 weeks. According to Nasdaq, some investors use the New High-New Low index to determine which companies to purchase, and buy stock in those that have hit new highs. A New High-New Low index that is higher than 50 indicates a bullish market, since this means that new highs are more common than new lows. An index lower than 50 indicates a bearish market.


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If you like to drink your dessert, this chocolate mint blitzen, named after my favorite reindeer, whom I can only assume was always the drunk one, will hit the spot! Check out this easy, delicious concoction:
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FALL FOR THIS: A Maple Bourbon Ginger Splash
I know, I know, I use the word "splash" a lot. I'm using it again, in this delicious fall drink that combines some of favorite flavors:bourbon, maple, and ginger. Before you get all weird about using Maple Syrup in your…