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As Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand looks towards 2016, with the promise of ground-breaking innovation, great games and all round home entertainment services, the company releases 2015 results demonstrating record-breaking momentum.
NPD Group data shows that PlayStation platform value share of the total market grew to 57%, which equates to a 10% increase on the company's own performance for the previous calendar year. PlayStation 4 accounted for well over half the total console hardware value in 2015 with 59%. In fact, the PS4 overall platform accounted for 65% of the total current generation market value , which includes Nintendo Wii U, PS4, and Xbox One home consoles, games and peripherals.
Record-breaking results were delivered over the 2015 festive period in New Zealand. The Xmas week, was the highest performing of the year, with December 2015 proving to be the highest performing month in New Zealand PlayStation history. Festive season success was also replicated globally by the recently announced results of 35.9 million units sold through – 5.9 million, of which sold during the 2015 festive season.
Michael Ephraim, Managing Director, Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and New Zealand comments; "We are so proud to see the performance of the entire PlayStation business continue to go from strength to strength. We've exceeded all expectations in the speed of achieving our major milestones for this year, and welcome the inclusion of PlayStation VR, that will again elevate our proposition by pushing the boundaries of innovative technology. Our New Zealand players hold an invaluable role in making PlayStation the success it is and we're incredibly proud to enjoy these achievements with them."
PS4 software success
According to the latest NPD Group results, PlayStation 4 software is outselling its closest competitor by double in both value (110%) and units (106%). PS4 software value and units grew by a booming 78% and 71% respectively compared to the previous year.
Taking players on new adventures with every new software release, 2015's current generation software line up was the strongest to date. Top 1st party performers were; Bloodborne, The Order: 1886 and Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection. These titles, along with the inclusion of Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Fallout 4 and Star Wars Battlefront from 3rd party publishers made it a record-breaking year for software.
2016 promises to be another ground-breaking year, with highly anticipated exclusives such as Naughty Dog's Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Hello Games' procedurally generated space exploration game, No Man's Sky and Guerilla Games' newest action RPG, Horizon Zero Dawn.
The best place to be entertained
As digital entertainment services increase in popularity, PlayStation maintains partnerships with major streaming services including Lightbox, Netflix, TVNZ on Demand, Spotify, Youtube, Quickflix and many more – making PS4 not only the best place to play, but also the best place to be entertained.
Be it the best gaming experiences, the latest blockbuster movies & TV or great music with Spotify, this broad home entertainment offering is a key focus for 2016, as PlayStation is committed to delivering something for the whole family.
VR becomes reality
PlayStation VR, set to launch in 2016, is the latest development in ground-breaking innovation. It opens the door to revolutionary, immersive gameplay transporting players from living rooms to amazing worlds and surprising unknown experiences. With more than 200 developers producing software for PSVR, its launch in 2016 is set to transform the gaming landscape.

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Now that USA Today will start paying bonuses based on page views, we can expect more stories like these:
There was a time when Arizona Sen. John McCain was stuck in the dark ages when it came to computer technology. During his 2008 presidential campaign, the GOP nominee said he didn't use e-mail.
Snooki from Jersey Shore changed all that for McCain. Now McCain's one of the top social media users in Congress, and Twitter has become the veteran senator's best friend.
"We get a much larger response from twittering something than we get from a regular press release," McCain told reporters today at a breakfast sponsored by the Christian Science Monitor. "It is fundamentally restructuring the whole nature of information and how it is dispensed in America."
McCain said his now-famous Twitter exchange with Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi from the popular MTV show about a tax on tanning salons in the nation's health care law got him more news coverage than any statement he's ever made about foreign policy or the military — two of his fields of expertise.
BTW, as we cut funding for schools, healthcare, daycare and everything else besides prisons, can someone remind us again why we should never consider taxing tanning salons?
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We live in a great time in human history and have many reasons to be happy to be alive as the 80-year long cannabis prohibition is crumbling down like a sand castle.
Young people leaving university now is the first generation to be able to find work in the cannabis industry. No other graduates had this option before to work in the booming cannabis industry in North America. Luckily the 'green rush' is surely generating a lot of jobs so young folks, who are passionate about cannabis have a great chance to end up with a job in the industry.
We have looked into and covered jobs like budtender, extraction specialist and so on, however, there are more and more related positions popping up as the industry keeps growing.
That's all great… and did you know that you can even take up specific cannabis related courses at university? How cool is being able to learn about cannabis during your university course?
The Clover Leaf University in Denver has been offering cannabis related courses for some time, and now, increasing number of mainstream universities are taking advantage of the demand as well.
The University of Denver has also been offering courses in marijuana law and cannabis journalism as well as a Business of Marijuana course.
It is a big deal, considering that the University of Denver is one of the top 100 law schools in the country.
The cannabis journalism course is also very exciting, focusing on 'Covering and Reporting on America's New Normal'.
"Students will visit and interview dispensaries, industry professionals, and private citizens to produce a portfolio piece of narrative journalism using the modes and methods of their choice, with the direction of the instructor."
Students can learn specifically about the cannabis business and how it works in comparison to other regulated sectors. Basically, all aspects of cannabis business, such as cultivation, dispensary operation, and marketing as well as security and other areas unique to the industry.
Following the steps of the private University of Denver, it was recently reported that the Sonoma State University would be also launching its cannabis courses.
Northern California has been the major cannabis production hotspot in the US and perhaps in the world, and the state university sees this position as an opportunity to offer cannabis courses to its students.
Sonoma State University worked with Santa Rosa based former cannabis cultivator, Jason Synder to help pull together their courses and serve as the cannabis program director.
"The end goal is to have the cannabis courses look like any other course."
Mr. Synder told The Press Democrat.
This is very encouraging as being able to study about cannabis at uni will inevitably lead to establishing standards and framework that will govern and enable further growth of cannabis around the world.
Obviously, being a state university, Sonoma State University must be careful to violate outdated federal cannabis laws. Cannabis is still a Schedule I drug from the federal government's point of view so courses on growing, selling and marketing are off the table for now.
Having said that, universities are certainly preparing for the days when the federal government finally updates its cannabis policy. They want to position themselves the best they can by the time that happens, which will enable the booming cannabis industry to kick off on a whole new level.


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The legendary vampire looks a little familiar.
A quick SPOILER WARNING: The trailer you see here to the right contains some fairly major spoilers for Castlevania: Lords of Shadow. Since we'll be discussing it in this news post, the text will also contain said spoilers. If you have not finished Lords of Shadow but intend to and would like to remain unspoiled, leave now.
Now that that's out of the way - to the right we have our first look at Konami's sequel to 2010's Lords of Shadow, which apparently takes place at some point between the game's ending and its epilogue. Said epilogue was one of the most genuinely surprising moments of the game, with the simultaneous revelation that it was sent in the modern present day, and that protagonist Gabriel Belmont had embraced immortality only to become twisted and darkened. He declared that he was now Dracula, bringing us to the trailer you see here.
Obviously, Gabriel isn't the (marginally) good guy he was in the first game anymore. He has a massive spooky castle, is attacked by an angry armed mob, and clearly relishes in the slaughter as he shows the mob why you don't mess with Dracula - and in case you didn't get the memo as to his newfound identity, the blood-drinking kind of gives it away. He also fights a giant medieval house-mech at some point; that part is kind of weird.
What makes this trailer interesting is the very end, when Gabriel faces down the one foe remaining. While we don't see his opponent's face, we do see that he has white hair and wears black-and-gold armor, which indicates that this just might be the Lords of Shadow incarnation of series fan-favorite Alucard, Dracula's son.
If this is Alucard, when did Gabriel-as-Dracula father him, and with who? His wife was dead in the first game, and there's no indication he had children. And how does the Lords of Shadow universe incorporate Trevor Belmont, star of the recently announced Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate? The Belmont clan isn't a quote-unquote "thing" in this timeline, as far as we know. The main Castlevania canon is notoriously twisted, and this really isn't helping matters.
For that matter, the real question about this trailer is a matter of who we're supposed to root for. Gabriel was the hero of the last game, but Dracula is one of the biggest all-time baddies in fiction. Perhaps we'll be playing as Dracula as he intends to genuinely do evil things, or perhaps we'll be Alucard trying to stop him.
Frankly, I don't know, but I'm kind of excited.
UPDATE: Konami has posted an official synopsis of the game's story on its website. Dracula, "weakened and yearning for release from his immortal bonds," must reacquire his old powers when faced with a terrifying new threat. So, it's kind of like Castlevania II, except you're Drac this time.
Dracula must also contend with the "famed Belmont clan," who seek his total destruction. This is confusing, because Dracula is Gabriel Belmont. And if he wants to die, why not let the other Belmonts do their job?
It's good to see that a fresh new continuity hasn't stopped Konami from making Castlevania canon headache-inducing.


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Man and Van Hackney Removals
Smaller moving projects are often the trickiest to organise.
With big projects you know you can come to us as the leading London removals company to help relocate your home or your office.
However, with smaller projects you are limited to the small ads in the backs of a newspaper. Not any more though, because if you live in E13, E12, E7 or E9 the good news is that the same company that helped you move house can now offer man and van services too. E13, E12, E7, E9.
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Quoting isn't the part of the moving process which people automatically think of as being the most important, but we know the truth and it is.
Because we invest so heavily in measuring and calculating what you need, it enables us to give a quote that isn't subject to change through poor planning, that has no hidden costs or additional fees.
We are able to plan properly which allows our other teams to excel at what they do without the worry of any shocks waiting round the corner. For more information on our free quote in E13, E12, E7 and E9 click the links below.
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Previously, if you were downsizing and you needed some storage you would have had to go find another company to take care of it for you, but not any more.
Handy storage solutions are just on of the optional extras that are available to all our customers moving in the E13, E12, E7 and E9 area.
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Cannone second in New England wrestling
Cross Cannone from Trumbull High placed second in the 132-pound weight class at the New England wrestling tournament in North Andover (Mass.) on Saturday. Tristan Haviland was fifth in the 106-pound class.
Trumbull (40) placed 10th in the team competition, won by Mt. Anthony, Vt. (122.5). Newtown High (84) was second, Fairfield Warde (69) third and Danbury (51.5) sixth.
Cannone, the top seed from Connecticut, lost to Dylan Lafountain, the top seed from Vermont, by a score of 4-2 in the title bout.
Cannone had advanced with a 6-3 decision over Bradley Lipiani, the fourth seed from Massachusetts, and then the senior pinned Maine runner-up Peyton Cole in 36 seconds to get to the semifinals.
There, Cannone topped Jon Ryan, the top seed from Masachusetts, by a score of 6-1. Ryan wrestled back to take third.
Haviland was the third seed at 106 pounds from Connecticut.
A sophomore, Haviland advanced to the first round with an 11-0 major decision over Leo Amabile, the third seed from Maine.
Haviland made it to the quarterfinals after he won a 4-3 decision from Vermont champion Ashdin Schaefer.
Haviland gained the semifinals when he defeated Mitch Raposo, the fourth seed from Massachusetts, 9-3.
Kevin Morris, the Massachusetts champion, defeated Haviland 4-0. Connecticut champ Zach Murillo from Southington pinned Morris in 1:31 to win the title.
After losing 6-3 to Jordan Rowlett, the top seed from Vermont, Haviland pinned Conor Thompson, the Massachusetts runner-up, in 5:26 to earn fifth.
Jakob Camacho from Danbury placed third.
Stephen Briganti, the third seed from Connecticut at 160 pounds, pinned Ryan Haff, the Vermont third seed, in 1:14 in his first match.
Jonathan Viruet, the Massachusetts top seed who went on to win the title, defeated Biganti 15-2.
In wrestlebacks, Briganti lost by first-period fall to Justin Freyermuth, the third seed from Massachusetts.


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What does 'Throw the book at someone' mean?
If you throw the book at someone, you punish them as severely as possible.
- Category: General
Idioms similar to 'Throw the book at someone'
- In my book
- By the book
- Open book
- Every trick in the book
- Take a leaf out of someone's book
- Closed book to me
- Close the book
- Oldest trick in the book
- Don't judge a book by the cover
- Throw someone a line
- Throw someone in at the deep end
- Not trust someone further than you can throw them
- Throw your weight around
- Stone's throw
- Throw a sickie
- Throw a spanner in the works
- Throw your toys out of the pram
Buy our lists of British English, American English and Animal idioms in PDF format. They're perfect to use offline for reference or for use in class!
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text: Introduction to Sixth Form More content Conceptually more challenging Faster pace and intensity (5 periods vs. 2 or 3) Greater depth of study More requirement for independent learning The pages in the planner Flipped lessons … or the importance of preparation Less onus on the teacher … more on the student A bridge to higher education and the world of work Taking things further: reading round; podcasts; personal research BANNED PHRASES: "I've done all my work" or "I haven't got anything to do" Organising yourself for study Practicalities: files, equipment, time for organisation Don't be surprised if you arrive to a lesson without equipment to be simply sent away again If you do not do the preparation work for a lesson you will be sent away too We shall record this if it happens and take action Simple level: note-taking and note-making (how? Linear? Mind-mapping?) Subject level: course units and components: separate files or separate sections. Contents pages, indexes and glossaries Time Management 4 subjects, each with 5 or 4 hours in class + the same again as independent study, weekly Weekly plan: stick to it You be in charge of the work don't let the work be in charge of you Short term targets: what am I going to achieve in this 40 minute slot? Developing good study skills Knowing yourself as a learner If you come into the Sixth Form from an ATL background of an average of 3.5 ATL we shall instigate some study support sessions early in September to help you make the transition. Once under way, we monitor regularly and expect ATL 3 to be the bare minimum If you average is 3 or below we shall take action to support your study If you have no subject in column E: One period a week will be EPQ or general studies; one period a week will be supervised private study Subject in column E: two periods a week supervised private study Other periods are left to you unless we decide you need to be supervised for private study during these periods also (e.g. dependent upon ATL) September 3rd – last period assembly Range of possibilities: sport, music, volunteering, drama, sports leaders, literacy leaders, subject clubs e.g. technology, The Student Speaker etc. etc. Start your own club or society (e.g. the Media Production Club) Negotiated Target Grades (NTGs): based on statistical analysis of your potential and set aspirationally Half-termly attainment grades and Attitude to Learning (ATL) scores The October Review Action and intervention Teachers: work in partnership with them Sixth Form Staff: your Form Head Sixth Form Staff: Learning Supervisors Mrs Challis and Mrs Thurrell Sixth Form Staff: Mr Hadfield and Miss Pattinson – 95% of visits to our offices are decided by the student Parents Your friends and colleagues: study groups BUSY Respect Your space BUT we can't justify its use if you abuse it. Study space expansion Wi-Fi, BYOD (see next slides) Ipods and mobiles Food and drink Tidiness Civilised behaviour BYOD means bringing your own permitted ICT device to school to use in lessons and private study. Teachers know BYOD is being rolled out to Years 12 and 13 Policy and application form in your information pack Also, an access scheme is being introduced in conjunction with Stone Computers: flier in your pack. Parents: Meeting to launch this Wednesday 10th September. This means you will pay monthly payments and own the device at the end of the contract period. Includes warranty and insurance. Will have all of our expectations in it so read it carefully when you get it Plus use the Independent Learning pages Use the planner to help plan your time at all levels from the long term to the short term Information – letters, forms needed etc. etc. News – via tweets and blogs Support – e.g. for UCAS and careers planning More information in September about this The Sixth Form Contract sets out what we expect from you and what you can expect from us. You need to consider it carefully. You and your parents are asked to sign it and your Form Head will sign it on behalf of the school. We shall keep a copy and you will receive a copy to keep. We shall check your results: if all fine (i.e. you got the grades which will enable you to move onto your chosen AS levels) then we do not need to see you If you NEED or WANT to change then please see one of us. If we're busy come back later: the SFC will be staffed for the Thursday and the Friday If you do not make the five GCSE grades C and above you MUST see us If you do not make the requirement for a subject you need to see us If you have decided you are going elsewhere please tell us New Students: as already informed please let us know your results by phone or e-mail. Email is better. We shall confirm your place by phone or e-mail. If you need to talk to us please let us know: phone or e-mail or come and see us. Mr Hadfield's phone extension is 245. You must collect an information pack today: you must share the information with your parents Information about the 16-19 Bursaries is in the letter: financial support for those in need. If you think you qualify you need to pick up a form on the first day (September 3rd) Transport: the new situation for in-catchment buses


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Farmers' Markets
Colourful stalls, freshly baked bread and the friendly face of your local farmer displaying his wares. This is Edinburgh at its best! But with so many Edinburgh farmers' markets to choose from, the only problem is deciding which one to go to. So, to help make navigating the multitude of weekend stalls a little easier, here are some of our favourites.
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Castle Terrace, EH1 2EN
At the top of our list, we have the award-winning Edinburgh Farmers' Market. Every Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm, this year-round market brings an array of local produce from source to bustling city. Set on Castle Terrace under the beautiful backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, it's an easy 10-minute walk from Parliament House Hotel. This weekly market is bursting with local flavour, organic produce and traditional Scottish food.
The Grassmarket Market
Grassmarket, EH1 2 JR
Once you've had your fill of our favourite farmers' wares, why not head over to the historic Grassmarket for more market shopping? Open 10 am to 5 pm every Saturday, the Grassmarket Market is a hive of bustling activity, beautiful crafts and freshly baked breads. Steeped in history, it's one of Edinburgh's oldest market places. And surrounded by old fashioned pubs and quirky independent stores, it's the perfect place to eat, drink and be merry.
Leith Market
Dock Place, EH6 6LU
Our third Saturday market is Leith Market, where passionate independent traders come together on Dock Place in Leith to sell their produce. You can easily get to the market from Princes Street by getting the number 16 or 22 bus down to Leith. It takes place from 10 am to 5 pm every Saturday. And on the first Saturday of the month, the market hosts 'Vegan Quarter', where at least a quarter of all stalls are suitable for vegans.
Stockbridge Market
Jubilee Gardens, EH3 6TQ
If you're looking for a great farmers' market on Sundays, look no further than Stockbridge Market, open weekly 10 am to 5 pm. With delicious street food, fresh produce and handmade arts and crafts on offer, this market is one of the best in Edinburgh. Stockbridge is around 15 minutes walk from Princes Street. The area has a lovely village-feel, with lots of unusual specialist shops, great bars and restaurants and pretty local walks.
All these Edinburgh farmers' markets are within easy reach of Parliament House, our centrally located hotel at the foot of Calton Hill. So, take a look at our special offers and book your market shopping trip to Edinburgh with us.BOOK NOW


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The new WON Resource Guide is here!
Click to download a .pdf of the Guide or contact End Homelessness Winnipeg for print copies.
The Guide offers contact information for Hotlines, Addictions supports, Outreach services, Shelters, Housing, Health and Basic Needs all in one handy place. This new version has updated contact information and provider listings as of Fall 2019.
The Resource Guide is produced by local service providers involved in the Winnipeg Outreach Network (WON).


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Reporter Joseph Curl penned this last year about the difference between President Obama and President George W. Bush. It speaks volumes.
Every year, in the week between Christmas and New Year's, I think about George W. Bush.
It was in that week each year for the eight years I covered him as a reporter that he gave me a spectacular gift — and he knew it.
I started covering the newly elected president in 2000, when I was in my 30s. Back then, as a reporter for The Washington Times, we went everywhere the president went. If he went to Charlotte, North Carolina, to give a 30-minute speech on an airport tarmac, we went. Up at 4 a.m., an hourlong commute to Andrews Air Force Base, in place on the ground hours before POTUS landed, and there for hours and hours after he left — sometimes right through the evening news so network reporters could file live from the site.
We also went with the president to Texas every summer — often for a month — and every winter, too, over the holidays.
But here's the thing: In December, we never left Washington, D.C., until the day after Christmas. Never. Mr. Bush and his wife, Laura, would always depart the White House a few days before the holiday and hunker down at Camp David, the presidential retreat in Maryland. After a few years, I asked a low-level White House staffer why.
I still remember what she said: "So all of us can be with our families on Christmas."
Who was "us"? Hundreds and hundreds of people, that's who. Sure, the reporters who covered the president, but also dozens and dozens on his staff, 100 Secret Service agents, maybe more, and all of those city cops required whenever the president's on the move in D.C.
For me, that one-day delay was huge. My kids were 6 and 8 years old when Mr. Bush took office. When he went home to Prairie Chapel that last time in 2009, my girl was driving, the boy was 6 foot 1. But in the meantime, I was home for eight Christmas mornings, playing Santa, stoking the fire, mixing up hot chocolates.
That was President Bush. And every year for the past five, I've thought about what that meant to me. (By the way, some years, I got holiday duty, which meant I was off to Waco, Texas, the day after Christmas. But once again, the Bush White House had us covered: A press plane flew out with the president, and back then, reporters could pay $100 per family member for the plane ride. So sometimes, the family went along. For the kids, it was an adventure; for me, well, we were all together.)
All that has changed with President Obama. No more press plane, for one. Reporters are on their own — so taking family is, say, $1,000 a pop. Not likely. And this president would never delay his trip to his island getaway. He's off every year well before Christmas. Hundreds and hundreds head off with him, leaving family behind.
For me, that one-day delay was huge. My kids were 6 and 8 years old when Mr. Bush took office. When he went home to Prairie Chapel that last time in 2009, my girl was driving, the boy was 6 foot 1. But in the meantime, I was home for eight Christmas mornings, playing Santa, stoking the fire, mixing up hot chocolates.
George Bush thought about the happiness and families of people. Obama thinks about golfing in Hawaii.


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HP detailed the cuts in its quarterly filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this month. In the Sept. 13 filing, HP noted that it planned to take restructuring charges related to the early retirement or termination of 8,200 HP workers and 8,600 employees of premerger Compaq Computer.
Employees were notified of the additional cuts last week.
The cuts were made necessary by the "continued market slowdown," HP said in a statement--echoing an impression that has been noted by HP CEO Carly Fiorina, President Michael Capellas and CFO Bob Wayman.
"As Carly, Michael and Bob reported during the earnings announcement, HP will continue to size HP's business according to changing market dynamics and business drivers," the company said in the statement. "Many of those dynamics have changed since the announcement and closure of the merger--in particular, the slowdown in enterprise IT spending which is persisting 6-18 months longer than previously estimated by most economists."
HP said it continues to hire in some areas such as its services and printing businesses.
When it reported earnings last month, HP said it had cut 4,740 jobs in the past quarter and 1,700 more through the better part of August. Capellas said it was on track to cut 10,000 jobs by Nov. 1, but would not comment on whether layoffs might climb above the original 15,000 level.
HP said that the 16,800 cuts refer to the net job reductions through early retirement and its work force reduction program. The figure does not reflect the number of workers who quit the company or those who are hired in other areas, meaning the company might end up with the total number of jobs reduced being more or fewer than the 16,800 figure.
The company has continued to lose share in its PC and in parts of its enterprise business since the deal closed in early May, a trend that Wayman said the company hopes to reverse.
Whether HP would ultimately need to cut more than 15,000 jobs to meet its financial targets was a key issue raised by opponents of the merger during the eight-month proxy battle that ended when shareholders narrowly approved the nearly $19 billion deal.


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The computer industry's romance with the telephone will heat up next week.
At the Computer Telephony Expo in Los Angeles, Microsoft (MSFT), Lucent Technologies (LU), and other vendors will showcase products that marry PCs and telephones in order to make communications easier.
Computer telephony integration (CTI) promises to wean companies from proprietary, "single-function" phone systems onto more flexible PC platforms. CTI applications are designed to allow companies to do everything from set up conference calls to automatically dial huge databases of people for telemarketing campaigns. And like other areas of application development, camps are forming within the CTI world around Windows APIs (application programming interfaces) from Microsoft and Java APIs that will enable CTI applications to run on multiple platforms.
Next week, Microsoft is expected to discuss how it is further integrating the Telephone APIs (TAPIs) for Windows 95 and NT operating systems, according to sources. A number of other companies will announce new applications that use TAPIs.
Active Voice (ACVC) will announce a new version of its PhoneMax call management software for dialing, answering, transferring, and screening calls. The new version will include PhoneBasic, a Visual Basic-like scripting language that makes it easier to customize applications, according to the company.
But TAPIs won't be the only PC telephony APIs on display at the show. Lucent will try to gain momentum for the Java Telephony API (JTAPI), which will allow developers to build applications using Sun Microsystems' Java programming language. Lucent will show a Java CTI application that runs on top of its PassageWay Telephony Service product.


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The Sky Bridge from the top.
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The Langkawi Sky Bridge
The Langkawi Sky Bridge reopened again last year after a long period of closure due to renovation and upgrading works. The Sky Bridge is one of the modern architectural marvels of Langkawi and a must visit attraction on the island. The suspended bridge offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountainous region of Mat Chinchang geopark.


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In this programme celebrating the Suffolk Punch, Ray Hubbard speaks with a lifetime's experience. How were working horses managed? What did they do on the farm? A head horseman at the age of 21, Ray has a fund of knowledge from which to answer questions like these. He is also a skilful musician and singer, as he shows in this programme.
Other features of the video include a visit to the Hollesley Bay Colony, where we see a number of Suffolk Punches in all their glory. Horsemanship and decoration are displayed at the Suffolk horse ploughing match and we are offered a view of the unique collection of horse paintings and memorabilia at the Suffolk Horse museum.
Turning from the past to the present, Susannah Powell shows how she uses working horses today for logging and reveals the results of crossing a Suffolk Punch with a Catalonian donkey to produce her ideal forestry horse.
She and Ray have a lot in common. Although they come from different generations, they share a commitment to the working horse based on their love for these adaptable and loyal animals.
Additional Information
|Ray Hubbard
|DVD Format
|DVD, PAL format
|DVD runtime
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Deccan Chargers have been one of the least controversial teams in the IPL. Unlike other franchises, they have been relatively free of court cases, litigations, suspensions, disputes, off-field dramas. They've had their share of success, winning the 2009 IPL after a shoddy opening season. They reached the semi-finals in 2010 with the same set-up.
However, they fell apart again last year when the teams were reshuffled. They finished seventh, failing to qualify for the knockouts. The side lacked the dynamism of Adam Gilchrist, who scripted the remarkable turnaround in 2009. With him went other star performers in Andrew Symonds, Rohit Sharma, Herschelle Gibbs and RP Singh. The new-look squad was captained by Kumar Sangakkara, and assisted by the Australian Cameron White, who had a poor season. Deccan ended the first-half of their campaign last year with three wins and four losses. They ended the tournament with three consecutive wins but it wasn't enough to progress. Still, six wins and eight defeats highlighted an ordinary season for the former champions.
They begin this edition as one of the weaker teams, on balance. Much would depend on the foreign players and Sangakkara will have to lead the way. There were no million-dollar buys in the auction, with their costliest signing being Parthiv Patel for US$650,000. They did, however, stretch Chennai Super Kings in the bid for Ravindra Jadeja. Deccan were edged out in the secret tie-breaker (locked at $2million). Their coach, Darren Lehmann, says batting will be their strength this year. He says that that the number of fresh faces in the squad could work to their advantage because the opposition wouldn't know what to expect. Looking back at 2011, he wants the team to start well this time.
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Cameron White: The former Australia Twenty20 captain didn't have a memorable campaign last year, scoring only 104 runs in six innings. He didn't have a great time in the Big Bash League either, with just 55 runs from eight games. He needs to turn it around to justify his purchase.
Amit Mishra: The absence of Pragyan Ojha hands the lead-spinner role to Mishra. He was the leading wicket-taker for Deccan last season, with 19. Dropped from the Indian team, this IPL could be the platform to stage a comeback.
Big names in
Darren Bravo: The stylish West Indies batsman was one of the franchise's key overseas signings, for $100,000. His form during West Indies' visit to India stood out, as much as his similarity to Brian Lara. However, he hasn't been in the best of form with West Indies of late.
Big names out
Ishant Sharma: The fast bowler will be sitting out of the IPL to recover from an ankle surgery. He put off the surgery for almost a year, but decided to go ahead with it after the Australia Tests. His franchise will miss him, but it could be beneficial for him in the long run, given India's commitments later in the year.
Pragyan Ojha: The left-arm spinner was one of the Chargers' leading bowlers, with 62 wickets in four seasons. However, he transferred to Mumbai Indians earlier this year. He also had a good Test series against West Indies at home last year.
Below the radar
Ishank Jaggi: The Jharkhand right-hand batsman got just two games last season and didn't impress. However, he has the reputation of making big scores and can go for the big hits.
Ashish Reddy: The Hyderabad seamer was identified by Lehmann as one of the promising young players to watch. Reddy was the leading wicket-taker for Hyderabad in the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy, with 11 wickets.
Bravo could be out of action till the end of April, if picked for the Tests against Australia.
Sangakkara will be available for all games except the opening match, due to his Test commitments against England. The South Africans and Australians in the squad don't have any national commitments.
Kanishkaa Balachandran is a senior sub-editor at ESPNcricinfo


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Hi again! As I mentioned in my other post we are using The Good and the Beautiful for our history curriculum this year. Does anyone know if it includes geography? If not, what are your recommendations for geography? Is it bad that it might not be connected to our history studies? Thank you!KarenParticipant
No, it's not bad for geography to not be connected to history. You and gour children will make your own connections as the places you're studying come up in the news. Or in the read alouds, or as missionaries come to church, etc. I wouldn't worry about it.CrystalParticipant
The Good and the Beautiful includes geography in their Language Arts curriculum.
I heard geography was in their LA but we already have our own LA. Bummer!Tamara BellModerator
SCM has a great geography series Visits To… that includes living books and map "drills" as CM referred to them. Besides reading through living books that bring the child into contact with the continent and cultures, you read through Material World and Hungry planet looking at what the world eats, types of houses people live in, religion, commerce, clothing, and so on. Both books are full of photographs allowing the students to not only hear about it but see it.
Nice Tamara, I'll have to look at that for next year. I already bought some geography workbooks. Thanks everyone else!
Never mind, I'm going to get Visits to the Middle East.
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0942 Manager VII, Bureau Manager, Street Use and Mapping
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This announcement has been reissued to amend the selection procedures. Applicants who have applied under the terms of the announcement dated 11/1/2019 need not reapply.
This is a Position Based Test conducted in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.
Overview of Public Works
San Francisco Public Works is the City department that cares for and builds the City's infrastructure, public buildings and public right-of-way, keeping the City beautiful, safe and accessible for residents, merchants and visitors. Public Works staff include inspectors, architects, community liaisons, engineers, permit checkers, construction managers, surveyors, administrative analysts, construction tradespeople for buildings, plazas, streets and sewers, arborists and gardeners, landscape architects, project managers, and budget, IT and finance experts. Please see our website at www.sfpublicworks.org for more information.
Bureau of Street Use and Mapping
The Bureau of Street Use and Mapping (BSM) is one of four bureaus in the Infrastructure Design and Construction Division (IDC). The Bureau Manager of BSM reports to the Deputy Director for Infrastructure and City Engineer, who in turn reports to the Director of Public Works. BSM ensures that City sidewalks and streets are safe and accessible by permitting and inspecting the use of the public right-of-way, including street excavations, street improvements, street use, mobile food facilities, sidewalk café tables and chairs, debris boxes, sub-sidewalk basements, night noise, sidewalk repairs, minor right-of-way encroachments, and sidewalk trees and landscaping. In addition, BSM contains the County Surveyor, a role responsible for records of survey, lot line adjustments, survey monument oversight, mapping subdivisions and condominium conversions, and surveying services. Our customers include residents, small businesses, developers, contractors, architects, utility companies and other City departments. BSM is divided into three teams: permits, inspections and enforcement, and survey and mapping.
The Position
San Francisco Public Works is seeking an experienced manager with leadership skills to oversee the Bureau of Street-Use and Mapping (BSM). This position manages about 120 people who issue 20,000 permits, perform 17,000 inspections, and review about 500 subdivisions, mapping and surveying projects annually. The ideal candidate will have a track record of leading positive organizational change and implementing best practices as well as exercising good judgment, discretion and problem solving skills involving the street right of way, subdivisions and mapping. The essential functions of this position include: planning, organizing, managing and directing all Bureau activities, supervising Deputy Bureau Manager, the City and County Surveyor and other BSM senior staff; developing and reviewing reports on BSM activities; interacting with external stakeholders and other City departments; reviewing and developing BSM standards, work processes and guidelines; developing and managing BSM's budget including forecasting revenue and expenses; and understanding relevant Federal, State and City rules and regulations.
Essential Duties
- Develop and implement administrative and operational objectives for BSM in accordance with the department's strategic plan and other citywide initiatives as required, and develop standards and guidelines for Bureau operations.
- Oversee development of BSM budget, identify budget priorities and make necessary budget reductions and supervise budget negotiations. Determine staffing requirements and develop staffing plan that maximizes efficiencies and is responsive to customer service goals.
- Manage all street related regulations for Public Works including interpreting Public Works code, subdivision code and propose legislation to update codes to reflect current business practice, identify and make recommendations to correct code deficiencies. Recommend new and amended policies and procedures regarding excavation and use of City streets.
- Oversee the review and issuance of permits related to the public right of way.
- Oversee the inspection for compliance with permits and regulations related to the public right of way, such as encroachments, excavation and street use permits.
- Identify the need for, develop and implement organizational improvements.
- Oversee the functions and responsibilities of the County Surveyor including managing surveys, reviewing subdivision maps, and ensuring compliance with the California Map Act and the San Francisco subdivision codes and regulations.
- Provide guidelines, consultation, and support to Public Works Director, Deputies, governmental agencies, Boards, Commissions, etc. on complex issues.
- Oversee all BSM activities relating to personnel administration including performance objectives and disciplinary action.
- Represent the Bureau before the Board of Supervisors on street related issues and to present proposed new legislation; assist supervisors in the preparation, review, and approval of proposed legislation.
- Interface with the public, including the construction industry, design professionals, business owners, and citizens.
- Prepare a variety of correspondence related to BSM activities, Director's letters, and operating reports.
- Oversee maintenance of BSM records, and perform technical duties related to specialized functions of BSM. Sign official documents.
Nature of Work:
This position requires incumbent to be available after hours, 7 days a week including holidays, to respond to emergency requests and issues.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND
2. Six (6) years of verifiable managerial experience (all of which must include supervisory responsibility); AND
3. Six (6) years of verifiable experience in any combination of the following areas: engineering; architecture; land surveying and mapping; construction management; right-of-way permitting, inspection and code compliance enforcement; AND
4. Possession and maintenance of a valid class C driver's license
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described above may be substituted for the education requirement for up to two years. (One year of work experience is equal to 30 semester or 45 quarter units).
Additional Notes:
- One year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
- A valid out-of-state driver's license is acceptable during the application process.
- Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.
- Supervisory experience with responsibility over teams of twenty (20) or more and/or second line level supervision
- Licensed Professional Engineer, Professional Land Surveyor, or Licensed Architect.
- Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, land surveying, or architecture.
- Over ten years of working in the following fields in any combination: engineering; architecture; land surveying and mapping; construction management; right-of-way permitting, inspection and code compliance enforcement.
- Proven ability to identify risks, anticipate and solve problems, and deliver all work safely, on scope, schedule, and budget.
- Proven ability to work effectively with employees, executive management and stakeholders including city government departments, private businesses, contractors, developers, architects and expediters and drive win-win solutions.
- Experience managing and supervising a diverse workforce in a large complex organization.
- Ability to use complex computer applications and software.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate up/down and between disciplines/lay people/stakeholders. Experience presenting information and/or resolving issues in community meetings and making presentations to elected or appointed officials, boards, or commissions.
How To Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit www.jobaps.com/sf to register an account (if you have not already done so) and begin the application process.
- Select the desired job announcement
- Select "Apply" and read and acknowledge the information
- Select either "I am a New User" if you have not previously registered, or "I have Registered Previously"
- Follow instructions on the screen
Computers are available for the public (from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco.
Applicants may be contacted by email about this announcement and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org).
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.
Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the exam analyst, Angie Ignao, at (415) 554-6107, or via email to: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Selection Procedures
Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: Qualifying):
Applicants will be prompted to complete a supplemental questionnaire as part of the online employment application. It is essential that applicants provide complete information in identifying their education, experience, training and/or licensure, consistent with the information provided on their application. The supplemental questionnaire will be used to evaluate whether applicants meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Applicants must also complete the official application. The information in the supplemental questionnaire will not be scored and is collected for informational purposes.
Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation: (Weight: 60%)
Candidates who are deemed qualified will be sent a supplemental questionnaire to complete and return. Candidates' responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to evaluate your experience including the knowledge, skills and abilities that you possess in job related areas identified as critical for successful performance, which may include but are not limited to: knowledge and insight into city permit, subdivision, and inspection processes; knowledge of occupational health and safety practices and related industrial injuries; management ability; supervisory ability; problem solving ability; analytical ability; organizational ability; human relations ability; oral and written communication ability.
Management Test Battery: (Weight: 40%)
Candidates will be invited to participate in a computer-based examination designed to measure competencies in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Problem Solving; Leadership; Decision Making; Interpersonal skill; Human Resources Management; Team Building; Communication; Conflict Management and Process Improvement. For more information about this Management Test (and a suggested reading list) please visit: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=343. Please note: this examination is only held in San Francisco. A passing score must be achieved on the Management Test Battery to continue in the selection process.
A passing score must be achieved on the Management Test Battery in order to continue in the selection process.
This is a standardized examination and, therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review.
Scores attained on the Management Test Battery will be valid and 'banked' for three years, starting from the date of the examination. This means that, during this three-year time period, you will not be required to take the Management Test Battery. The Management Test Battery may be used for many other classes; therefore your test score may be applied to one or more of these classes if you choose to apply to future recruitments. If the selection process for the future announcement is held within one year of the date of this examination and it includes the Management Test Battery, your score will be automatically applied to that announcement. However, after one year, you have the option to either (a) apply your test score to the other announcement or (b) re-take the Management Test Battery. Re-testing is permitted no sooner than one year from the date of the examination and only in association with your eligibility for another announcement for which the Management Test Battery is used. Please note that, should you re-test, your re-test score would become your official score since it is the most recent
Candidates must achieve a passing score on both the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation and Management Test Battery Examination in order to be ranked on the eligible list.
The certification rule for the ranked eligible lists resulting from this examination will be Rule of List. The department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make final hiring decisions.
Eligible List/Score Report
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.
The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of 12 months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.
Upon approval of the Human Resource Director (see Civil Service Rule 111A.26.5), the eligible list/score report resulting from this announcement may be used by other departments that also use this classification or a similar classification. To find other Departments which use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/ASO-Level-Chart.pdf?documentID=21246. .
Conviction History
As a selected candidate for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a selected candidate. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances, such as:
- Candidates for positions with the Unified School District and the Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.
- Candidates for positions with the Recreation and Park Department may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under California Public Resources Code 5164.
Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City.
If you are a selected candidate, the hiring department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
Disaster Service Workers
Applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum eligibility requirements for this job announcement can find information on requesting a reasonable ADA Accommodation at: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#applicantswithdisabilities
Information regarding requests for Veterans Preference can be found at: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#veteranspreference
Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams: Information regarding seniority credit can be found at: http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20#senioritycredit
Terms of Announcement:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at www.jobaps.com/sf.
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is 'abuse of discretion' or 'no rational basis' for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.
General Information concerning City and County of San Francisco Employment Policies and Procedures: Important Employment Information for the City and County of San Francisco can be obtained at http://www.sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=20 or hard copy at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor.
Copies of Application Documents:
Applicants should keep copies of all documents submitted, as these will not be returned.
Right to Work:
All persons entering the City and County of San Francisco workforce are required to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.
Exam Type: Combined Promotive and Entrance
Issued: November 1, 2019
Amended: December 13, 2019, January 16, 2020 to extend filing deadline to continuous
Amended: February 28, 2020 to modify the minimum qualifications
Reissued: May 26, 2020 to amend the selection procedure
Micki Callahan, Human Resources Director
Department of Human Resources
Recruitment ID: PBT-0942-098228
MCCP No.90-048
All employees hired on or after January 10, 2009 will be required (pursuant to San Francisco Charter Section A8.432) to contribute 2% of pre-tax compensation to fund retiree healthcare. In addition, most employees are required to make a member contribution towards retirement, ranging from 7.5%-13.25% of compensation. For more information on these provisions, please contact the personnel office of the hiring agency.
For more information about benefits, please click here.


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Belsize Park Minibus Hire operates 8 seater 12 seater 14 seater 16 seater 24 seater minibuses in London.
We will provide a pick up and drop off service in your area and will transfer you to the Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and Luton Airport. Belsize Park is covered under the postcode district of NW3. Number 1 rated Minibus Taxi & Coach service.
Belsize Park is an area based in the Borough of Camden and it is located in north west London. It is closely linked to Camden, Kentish Town, Hampstead and also Kentish Town. It is well known for being vibrant and has many pubs, restaurants and cafes to prove this fact.
The area takes its name from the French concept of being well placed and has a history which goes back to 1317. Over the years it has been known under different names and these include Belsize Avenue, Belsize Mews, Belsize Crescent and also Belsize Park. There is a famous manor house in the region and much of its past is linked to the town. Belsize Park has much to do with the Second World War and today is a residential region with many housing estates.
The main attractions in the area include the Belsize Park Rugby Club. Other close-by destinations include the British Library and also Camden Arts Centre. London Minibus can provide transport services to all key landmarks within the area.
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Missing teenage girl, 16, from Ilford, not seen since Friday
PUBLISHED: 10:14 17 July 2017 | UPDATED: 10:16 17 July 2017
Met Police
Police are appealing for help to find a teenage girl who is missing from Ilford.
Ayesha Alohan-Eke, 16, was last seen on Friday morning, July 14, wearing a a black hooded jacket, navy blue trousers and grey trainers. She was carrying a black rucksack.
She is described as black, 5ft 5ins tall, of slim build with black hair.
Officers believe she may have travelled to the Whitechapel area but her current whereabouts are unknown.
Anyone who has seen Ayesha is asked to call the East Area Command Unit based at Ilford via 101.
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This Anita Goodesign embroidered zipper bag has a built in window so that you can see what's inside! The window is created using clear vinyl, which is added just like standard appliqué. You can use these bags for snacks, makeup, or anything else you need to find quickly.
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Kit includes Anita Goodesign Snack Bag CD, fabric, vinyl and zipper to create one bag.
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Zip Download Servlet
by tgutwin
Posted on Sunday Oct 16, 2016 at 12:33PM in Programming
I needed a simple Java Servlet to zip a directory of files (or a single file) with parameters to dynamically specify what to zip up.
It does NOT create a temp file; it zips and streams the output directly to the client.
its called ZipFiles.
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Job Description
James Hume is currently recruiting for a Qualified Person to join a unique Cell and Gene Manufacturing centre that is pioneering the way for the production of these therapies for use in clinical trials. Providing solutions to the challenges that many companies face whether these be logistical or skills wise so that these life changing therapies can come to the market. The manufacturing facility is a new site of a well-established biotech that is headquartered in central London. They are a centre of excellence supporting academia and industry to help commercialise therapies, crossing the translational gap, through clinical trials to reach the market.
The Company
The company are a centre of excellence that is at the forefront of creating a viable and sustainable cell and gene therapy industry. Their headquarters are in central London where they have built a leading multidisciplinary team that has the ability to take a therapy from concept through the development cycle to the market. They collaborate with both academia and industry and they are able to provide the scientific, clinical and commercial expertise needed to overcome the challenges that hinder the commercialization of these fast developing, cutting edge technologies. Their longer-term aim is to make the UK a global leader in the development and commercial exploitation of therapies. To meet this aim they have constructed a purpose built manufacturing centre which opened at the end of 2017 and immediately after opening additional funding was allocated for the centre to be doubled in size due to the demand for their services. The site contains state of the art equipment and offers the flexibility to meet collaborators needs covering manufacturing, quality, storage and distribution functions. Comprising Grade A / B clean rooms, QC laboratories, warehousing, dispatch, along with segregated client production and business offices covering 7,200 m2.
The Role
The role of Qualified Person is a strategic position at this groundbreaking facility where you will have influence on securing an MHRA license overcoming the issues they face because of their unique situation. They offer a multi-use, multi-client site for companies with whom they are in collaboration with where they can take control of individual modules. Where companies can bring their own QMS and technology to manufacture therapies for use in clinical trials in the UK and EU. Thus, the initial focus will be on developing a fit for purpose QMS and providing technical expertise to both the company and collaborators including on a QP to QP basis.
The manufacturing centre is operational which means there will be the responsibility for performing batch release certification for manufacturing activities of ATMP. Working closely with collaborator QP's, some of whom will be on site. As well as ensuring the centre continues to apply to GMP regulations at all time, work closely with regulatory bodies, be a key point of contact for collaborators and lead inspections.
Due to the positioning of this role, you will be working closely with the MHRA to ensure ongoing compliance. What makes it stand out is the chance to be a part of the senior management of this site and drive it forward as it continue to expand. Leading this from a quality perspective working very closely with the Head of QA as the site reaches its full potential.
You must be able to act as a Qualified Person under Directive 2201/83EC and have experience of working in the Biologics, or Biotech, or Cell & Gene therapy sectors. Strong experience of microbiology functions is a definite advantage as this is one area where they will need expertise as this function is set up and implemented.


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Labor and Wages
We are better off not needing twelve people with shovels to do the same thing as a single bulldozer. Robots are not fundamentally different from a bulldozer.
The FedFinancial MarketsMoney and Banks
The Fed is prepared to squeeze out what little is left of the free market forces in the debt market. The Fed wants full control so it can do "whatever it takes" to keep interest rates from rising above its very-low targets.
The FedFinancial MarketsGlobal Economy
The monetary czars at the world's central banks are coming to terms with the fact that a no-deal Brexit now seems to be the most likely outcome.
Financial MarketsGlobal Economy
New research is sparking fears that junk debt could trigger a repeat of the 2008 crash.
Taxes and Spending
Governments take on a variety of responsibilities as a justification for greatly expanding powers — claiming these powers are necessary to fulfill these new responsibilities.
UK politicians are now at war as some push to make Brexit a catalyst for pro-market reforms such as slashing taxes. Others, however, want to double down on the worst the EU bureaucracy has to offer.
Money and BanksMoney and Banking
One of the easiest ways of asserting control over the private sector is to manage the money supply with a central bank. Naturally, Marx was rather fond of the idea.
Austrian scholars should not shy away from engaging mainstream law and economics scholars.