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Suspended middle school teacher has history with police
Albuquerque Public Schools officials have placed middle school special education teacher Susan Stearns on administrative leave for "employee misconduct involving a student."
Police would only say they were interviewing people involved in the investigation.
Stearns is not allowed in a classroom until police and APS ascertain if the allegation is true.
Police said Stearns was accused Tuesday of having an inappropriate encounter with a teenager.
Children were sent home Wednesday afternoon with a letter explaining the misconduct did not involve Madison Middle School students.
Stearns has no arrest record in New Mexico, but has had several run-ins with Albuquerque police. Most of the reports involved domestic violence issues at Stearns' home.
Police reports said Stearns' husband "put a knife to Susan's neck to force her to take medication to make her overdose." The report explains he was upset over an extramarital affair between Stearns and someone else.
Court records indicate Stearns' husband pleaded guilty to that recent domestic violence charge. He was sentenced to counseling and two years of probation.
Her husband filed divorce papers last week.
Albuquerque police said charges have not been filed against Stearns.
Stearns could not be reached for comment.


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Over hill, over dale,
Thorough bush, thorough brier,
Over park,over pale,
Thorough flood, thorough fire,
I do wander every where,
Swifter than the moon's sphere;
And I serve the Fairy Queen,
To dew her orbs upon the green,
The cowslips tall her pensioners be;
In their gold coats spots you see;
Those be rubies, fairy favours,
In those freckles live their savours.
I must go seek some dewdrops here,
And hang a pearl in every cowslip's ear.
Farewell thou lob of spirits; I'll be gone.
Our Queen and all her elves come here anon.
You remember your home.
You remember what it was like, before They took you.
The sound of your family's voices,
the smell of your home,
the colors of your neighborhood.
Even after the blinding glories
and pitiless dark wastes of Faerie,
you remember.
Your memories were a beacon.
Without them, you would never have found your way back
through the twisting maze of the Thorns,
to collapse torn and exhausted on the cool earth
of the world you were born in once more -
To find that your home was no longer yours,
that an impostor had taken over your life,
that you had been changed.
Your is beauty and grotesquerie,
illusion and iron,
insight and madness.
Where will you go now that you are Lost?
Who will you love, who will you war against,
who will you make of yourself?
How will your tale end?
And that is what has happened. You were taken once, so long ago you can barely remember. You joined in the dance, or said the forbidden name, or trespassed on the haunted property, and they took you. They took you and they changed you, twisted you to fit some purpose that lacked both rhyme and reason. Before you may have been a renowned explorer, the bravest kid on the block, a peaceful and content mother or a criminal caring only for himself and built like a brick-wall. But in Fae, that didn't matter. The Fair Folk took you, changed you and twisted your mind. The mother became the vicious hellhound, the brave boy became the gentle snowfall after a storm, the tough-as-nails mobster a helpless clockwork puppet dancing to the tunes of his inhuman captors.
But you remembered. Something inside you remembered the smell of strawberries and cream, or the feel of concrete beneath your feet as you made your round... or the laughter of your children, and you escaped. You tore your way through the Hedge that separates the real and your prison. You bled, suffered and fought to reclaim what you had lost.
But there was nothing to reclaim. The Gentry cleaned up after themselves. Either you were assumed dead and your friends and family moved on... or they left something else, a fetch, a crafted carbon copy of you, a bleak, pitiful excuse of your old self... but no one can see that! To them, it's like you never left... and with what had happened to you, how much you'd changed... could you truly reclaim something you lost so long ago? It doesn't help that you look just like a human to them, their eyes cannot pierce the Mask that hides your true nature from them.
Time in Fae has taken its toll. What might have been ten, fifteen years to you could have been fifty in the real world... of a few weeks. You might not have aged a day, but your fetch, your family are all old and frail. When you entered through the hedge, you were a human, when you left... you were something else. A changeling, a half-fae, a foot in each realm, you belong in neither. You have found others, escapees just like you, and together you huddle, frightened to be found by the Gentry, frightened of your alien selves, frightened that you will lose what little you have reclaimed. You are Changelings, you are lost. But it will be a cold day in hell before you let those bastards take you back!
The Game
So yes, as some of you know, I'm planning to set in motion a game of Changeling: The Lost. The game is a part of the (new) World of Darkness series released by White Wolf, and uses a heavily modified Storyteller System to create characters. We will get to that bit in a little while.
I'm planning to run our game in Seattle, since I've a bit of a crush on that city because of RAIN, FORESTS and being the host of the coolest episode of the first season of X-Files. However, not being American, I know very little about it, and most likely the game will take place in some fictional city/town a bit away from the Metropol, but we will see about it. The game will also be set in and around the beginning of the 21st century.
I am currently looking at a maximum of 6 players. Even though a few of you are further along with others, I want confirmations here on who wants to play on a first come, first served basis. I've juggled the idea around of having two separate threads, but I'm not certain I could handle that, we shall see what happens.
I'm aware that most of you people don't own or have in your hands the core rulebook. Do not sweat, I have bought the game, and I've also uploaded the pdf, which I will share the link to with you in a PM exchange. If you do not wish to have the PDF, we can handle character creation over IM, although I do recommend the book since it has much more material that what I will post here.
The game will be played on the board primarily, although I want to run individual preludes with you people before we start. First and foremost so we can flesh out your characters more, but also because it helps give those who aren't too sure about the system and setting something to work with.
I will also post, essentially, a guide to fleshing out the most crucial elements of your character by yourself here, but I will attempt to be available as much as I can over IM in case of questions. The system is static, and doesn't require any rolling to be done when you make a character, instead you allocate points as you wish. There are, however, several features that generally is a pain to keep tabs on unless you have the books yourself.
Character creation
First, lay your eyes on these two files.
These are the character sheets. The second file, sheetguide, is what I will briefly take you through now, at least the most vital parts of the game. This will be a short tutorial and explanation, more information can be found in the book itself.
Name: Many, many changeling don't remember their old names. It's something that happened during the change. A name has power, and if you ever offered your name to Them, they took it, and they changed it, and with it they changed you. Some figure their old names out, or take new ones, this is common for those who can't, or don't want to, return to their old lives. Others keep the names they were given by their Keeper (the one who owned you, not necessarily the one who caught you, but generally the one who changed you), out of spite or merely because they can't be bothered to figure out a new one. Others take their names from old nursery rhymes and stories... that isn't always a good idea, however. You never know, and fae fear this especially, whether that name actually belongs to one of Them.... and you do NOT want to say it out loud...
Player and Chronicle are just that. Chronicle's the story you will all be participating in, which is Seasons' Greeting.
Concept: This is your character in two words or so. Maybe you're playing a savvy loanshark with a bite or a passionate tree nymph artist or whatever. There are several suggestions in the book, and I will list them further down when I explain the seemings. This is just a helpful tool to anchor your character, nothing that dictates how you need to play, or something like that. If thine concept offends thee, pluck it out and replace it.
Virtue and Vice: These are concepts akin to the old Nature and Demeanor of the old WoD system. Basically, you pick a Virtue and a Vice, and these are core elements that are close to your character. Virtue is something in which you are strong and is positive, it is a defining feature of who you are. The seven virtues are: Charity, Faith, Fortitude, Hope, Justice, Prudence and Temperance.
- Charity is fairly self-explanatory. A charitable character is guided by her compassion to share what she has in order to improve the plight of those around her.
- Faith means you believe in a purpose, that there is a reason behind it. Not necessarily a deity, but fate, or destiny. Nothing happens at random.
- Fortitude means that you simply do not believe in faith without action. you want your ideas and beliefs to be tried, you want to prove your worth and weather the storm. Regardless of the cost.
- Hope is something you have because you know evil cannot prevail, injustice will be set right and wrongs will be corrected. Morality and decency shall triumph over the base.
- Justice is much like hope, but where hope beliefs in good vs evil, justice is about blind equality. If you sin or break the law, it's on you. No matter what.
- Prudence Wisdom and restraint shall triumph. Better to think first and act after.
- Temperance It's all about balance, moderation in everything, excess only leads to trouble.
As far as vices go, they're Envy, Gluttony, Greed, Lust, Pride, Sloth and Wrath. You guys know these.
Virtues and vices aren't necessarily what defines your character, and these are certainly not the only virtues and vices you have. But. They're your most prominent virtues/vices. These are the things that call forth your best, and worst, sides. If you act accordingly during situations that summon these manner of emotions, you will be rewarded by regaining willpower.
Seeming and Kith: This is what category of changeling you are. Generally, most people will be able to tell, from a glance, what seeming you are, and might treat you accordingly. Your seeming is decided upon who your keeper was and what he/she did to you. A Frosty queen of Ice and Snow might make her changeling-slaves into her icicle servants and maids, thus turning them into living ice. But she could have also kept you as her hunting-falcon, or a tailor (or a rug!), or even a soldier or librarian. Each seeming is also further divided into kiths, 'families' of the seeming that share similar traits. The Beasts, for example, have kiths like Hunterhearts, predators, and Runnerswifts, (generally) the prey. Or Skitterskulk, creepy crawlies. Kiths, like seemings, define how you look, and gives you a slight advantage, but it is generally preferrable to pick something that suits your character rather than something with a power you like. Also, for those not satisfied with the kiths presented here,
The six seemings are called The Beast, The Darkling, The Elemental, The Fairest, The Ogre and The Wizened
The Beast was kidnapped and turned into an animal, real or mythological during her stay in fae. And with that change, her lost her mind. She became a beast, and instincts ruled her life. She may have been one of the hounds kept to hunt down other beasts for sport, or she could've been their prey. Or a songbird in a gilded cage, or a beast of burden, or a prowling predator in the night. Or a spider, weaving webs in the keepers' dungeon... the list goes on. When they remembered, they also regained some of that humanity, and once they left fae behind they could think, and feel, and love... but the instincts are still there. You generally look more human than beast, obviously, but the more in tune you are with the Fae, the more beast-like your seeming is.
- Broadbacks -animals of great endurance or stubborness, like camels, or horses, mules, etc.
- Hunterheart - Generally predatorial animals like wolves, crocodiles, birds of prey or cats.
- Runnerswift - Fast runners like rabbits, antelopes, etc.
- Skitterskulk - spiders, centipedes, rats and other nasties.
- Steepscrambler - Climbers and such, monkeys, raccoons, squirrels, some insects.
- Swimmerskin - Fish, sharks, otters, ducks, etc.
- Venombite - Poisonous spiders or insects, or even reptiles.
- Windwing - Flyers, such as butterflies, bats, birds.
Suggested concepts Horse whisperer, cat burglar, animal rights activist, ox-sized college jock, homeless sewer rat king, man-eating loan shark, reptilian lawyer, grizzly man with a cluem hare-like professional athlete, dog soldier, queen bee of the sorority, eagle-eyed detective, penniless frog prince.
The Darkling sought to know more than she was allowed to. With enough courage and determination, you can find out anything, but you have to ask yourself if the price is truly worth it. The Gentry aren't happy with those who try to steal from or spy on them, and their punishments are cruel and unusual. She was torn in two, forced to live as a shadow upon the wall, or as a shrivelled wretch digging tunnels, or a wight forced to consort with ghosts and other unspeakables. Maybe she impressed them enough to become their keepers of secrets, but it was never a reward. The Fair Folk are capricious and unreliable, and no few have spent years in fae guarding useless junk for their masters. The Darklings are the boogeymen, the stalkers and the creep.
- Antiquarians - The keepers of lore and artifacts
- Gravewights - Cold-skinned darklings who hang with the dead
- Leechfingers - They live off the life of humans like their namesakes
- Mirrorskin - They don't have a face anymore, but they can look like others.
- Tunnelgrub - The unseen, the slithering, the tunnelers.
Suggested concepts Parapsychologist, nocturnal building superintendant, night-shift call-center worker, chimney sweep, professional spelunker, lab assistant, amateur night-time naturalist, night refuge manager
The Elemental are perhaps the furthest from real humans. Taken as human, she is twisted and infused with parts of the nature around her. Perhaps she was turned into a flickering reading-candle, or maybe a nymph in a great garden, or a single falling snowflae, or a tornado tearing up everything around her, or a puppet made of wood and strings. When she fled, she may have regained some of her humanity, but when others are still, in essence, humans (or so the elemental might feel), she is equal parts human, nature and fae, and feels more at home in her element of choice than with the beasts she once belonged to.
- Airtouched - The elementals of air, wind, cloud or smoke. They are as light as air, but can be as fatal as pestilent smog.
- Earthbones - Forged out of the earth, they are strong, resilient and unmovable.
- Fireheart - The flickering flame or the enraged thunder, they as bright and quick as their namesake.
- Manikin - These are the poor wretches who were turned inside out, emptied and stuffed with filling. Or slowly had their limbs replaced by wooden copies... or forged out of glass or mercury.
- Snowskin - They are the cold and silent, the terrible chill.
- Waterborn - Ladies of the lake, undines, water demons or water babies.
- Woodblood - The plants, flowers, grass and greenery. Tall as a tree, or small as a seed.
Suggested conceptsSecretly incompetent firefighter, landscape gardener, logging saboteur, clockwork secretary, workaholic steelworker, tornado chaser, model with flawless skin, all-weather surfer, competitive mountaineer, deep-sea diver, extreme sports fanatic
The Fairest was taken because they had something the Gentry wanted. They were beautiful beyond peer, or genius craftsmen or musicians, great leaders or a vile seductress who murdered her victims. All of them carried the spark of arrogance, of pride and the ability to back it up, that drew the Fair Folk to them like a moth to a flame. But life as a Fairest was hardly enjoyable. Tormented to stand as a lone statuette to be forgotten in a park, or the servant of a cruel and greedy dragon, or a musician forced to play the same tune again, and again, and again, until her captors lost interest and threw her away with the other baubles. Still, she escaped, which was a difficult choice, because the Fae is the most seductive to the Fairest. It is a place of bittersweet pleasure. Where they are loved and beaten daily.
- Bright ones - These are the shining, glowing lights of the stars, of the sun or the moon; from fire, from ice or from water.
- Dancer - Those who were blessed with grace and agility, and forced to perform until their feets were bloodied stumps.
- Draconic - Haughty and arrogant leaders who rule through threats and bile.
- Flowering - Flowers blossom at the feet of these gardeners without peer.
- Muse - Like those of legend, you are a thing of awe-striking beauty, enough to inspire humans to amazing deeds.
Suggested concepts Charismatic, but incompetent executive, professional athlete, lead singer in a band, amiable politician, catalog model, aging heartthrob, too-glamorous gangbanger, out-of-work actor waiting tables, high school beauty queen, low-table professional footballer, late night torch singer.
The Ogre knows that the world is hard, cruel and merciless, so she had to be that too or else she would die. She suffered beatings, abuse and unfair treatment so she could get stronger, bigger and better than those who lost. And she did. She became an ogre, a troll of the old legends who is as much a bully as her captors. The ogre has accepted that sometimes the bullied becomes the bully, and she has, whether she likes it or not. Even a gentle person will break at some point, and the unifying concept of the ogres is that they have an incredible will to live, to survive and to exact revenge on their captors. The ogres are not necessarily stupid, or slow, they just appear like that... and they were rarely given leave from their hard labor to study or practice their social skills. Many are also known to eat human flesh, and enjoying it!
- Cyclopean - The hunters and herdsmen of legend who captured men to eat in their pot. Most are somehow crippled, but have an amazing sense of smell to compensate.
- Farwalkers - Bigfoot, the yeti, the missing link. They are the farwalkers, abominable men of mystery.
- Gargantuan - Captured by giants, it's no surprise they're gigantic themselves.
- Gristlegrinder - Eater of man, glutton without peer and with a constant thirst for blood, you're the thing under the bridge and there are no goats around.
- Stonebones - Huge, rocky and generally fairly even-tempered... by ogre standards.
- Water-Dwellers - The thing under the surface, who pulls down unwary children and eat their bones... maybe.
Suggested Concepts Working-class Red Cap hard-man, arrogant giant CEO, shrill political activist, gung-ho Marine grunt, nightclub bouncer, understanding but non-nonsense bar manager, Bigfoot hunter, belligerent redneck, prizefighter, long-distance truck driver, deep sea fisherman.
The Wizened is a strange one. Taken and experimented on, her only sin was that she was at the wrong place at the wrong time. Maybe she was abducted and slowly turned into one of her abductees, or maybe she was forced to serve as a maid until nothing occupied her mind but to keep the castle spic and span, spic and span, spic and span... or maybe she got taken as an assistant to a cook, or a brewer, or any other tradesman. Now they're back in the human world and they have the skills to prove their worth... for a price, of course.
- Artist - knockers, gnomes, great workers of art, craftsmen without peer. Whatever they do, they do it like no one else.
- Brewer - You can cook up just about anything. As long as it's drinkable, that is.
- Chatelaine - Perfect butlers, manservants, organizers and seneschals. They live to serve and to be served.
- Chirurgeons - They are the perfect doctors, often with knowledge far greater than anything mankind knows... but at what cost?
- Oracle - They can see the future like their namesakes, but sometimes it's muddled and hard to read.
- Smith - Forced to do labor under the watchful eyes of their keepers, they've learned to mold the metals and wield the tools like no one else.
- Soldier - Nothing more than another life to be wasted... or so it was until the soldier proved to be surprisingly hard to kill.
- Woodwalker - Living in and protecting the wild, using any means necessary. Great herbalists.
Suggested Concepts Creepy backstreet surgeon, paranoid UFO enthusiast, faithful laconic manservant, snooty maître d', footpad for hire, reclusive artist, socially inept radio technician, antisocial Nethead, pawnbroker.
That should get you all started. Get in touch with me here or over AIM (I'd prefer you to sign up at least here, so it'll be easier to keep tabs on who's signed up. Right now the people who have signed up officially are Shinigori, Idran and DarkKnight, so you better hurry up!
I originally intended to cover the entire process, but seriously... writing this thing nearly killed me. Use this to get a sense of what you want to play, and we'll solve the rest either together, or you handle it with the book.
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About the Diaphragm
Talking to your kids about sex can be daunting, no matter how close you are. But discussing issues like abstinence, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and birth control can help lower teens' risk of an unintended pregnancy or contracting an STD.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) supports sex education that includes information about both abstinence and birth control. Research has shown that this information doesn't increase sexual activity among teens, but does promote and increase the proper use of birth control methods among those who are sexually active.
How and when you discuss sex and birth control is up to you. Providing the facts is vital, but it's also wise to tell your kids where you stand. Remember, by approaching these issues like any other health topics, not as something dirty or embarrassing, you increase the odds that your kids will feel comfortable coming to you with any questions and problems. As awkward as it might feel, answer questions honestly. And if you don't know the answers, it's OK to say so, then find out and report back.
If you have questions about how to talk with your son or daughter about sex, consider consulting your doctor. Lots of parents find this tough to tackle, and a doctor may offer some helpful perspective.
What Is a Diaphragm?
A diaphragm is a dome-shaped bowl made of thin, flexible rubber that sits over the cervix, the part of the uterus that opens into the upper part of the vagina.
How Does a Diaphragm Work?
A diaphragm keeps sperm from entering the uterus by blocking the cervix. For added protection, spermicide is put into the bowl of the diaphragm and along its edges before inserting the diaphragm high into the vagina so it covers the cervix.
The diaphragm is inserted up to 6 hours before having sex. More spermicide must be used each time a young woman has sex while wearing the diaphragm. Additional spermicide should also be used if she is going to have sex more than 3 hours after she inserted the diaphragm. After sex, the diaphragm must be left in for at least 6 hours, but no longer than 24 hours. The diaphragm can be removed by placing a finger into the vagina to pull it out.
After the diaphragm is removed, it must be washed (with mild soap and water), rinsed, and air dried, then stored in its case. It should not be dusted with baby powder and should never be used with oil-based lubricants such as mineral oil, petroleum jelly, or baby oil, which can cause the rubber to become brittle and crack. Other vaginal creams, such as yeast medicines, can also damage the rubber.
A diaphragm should be replaced at least every 2 years. It should be examined regularly for holes or weak spots, and replaced as needed.
How Well Does a Diaphragm Work?
Over the course of a year, 16 out of 100 typical couples who rely on the diaphragm with spermicide to prevent pregnancy will have an accidental pregnancy. Of course, these are average figures and the chance of getting pregnant depends on whether it's used correctly every time.
In general, how well each type of birth control method works depends on many things. With a diaphragm, some of the most important things are that it fits correctly, that it is used every time a couple has sex, and that spermicide is used appropriately.
Protection Against STDs
The diaphragm does not protect against STDs. Couples having sex must always use condoms along with the diaphragm to protect against STDs.
Abstinence (not having sex) is the only method that always prevents pregnancy and STDs.
Possible Side Effects
Most young women who use a diaphragm have no problems with it, but possible side effects include:
- Spermicides may irritate the vagina and surrounding skin or cause an allergic reaction.
- Strong odors or vaginal discharge may appear if the diaphragm is left in too long.
- The rubber or latex in the diaphragm may cause an allergic reaction (this is rare).
- Diaphragms may make urinary tract infections more likely.
- Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare complication if the diaphragm is left in too long.
Who Uses Diaphragms?
A young woman who can take responsibility for sex in advance can use a diaphragm. With a diaphragm, she must always have a supply of spermicide. The diaphragm isn't good for anyone who is uncomfortable or uneasy with the thought of reaching into her vagina. And it may not be a good choice if there are certain medical conditions present, such as frequent urinary tract infections. The diaphragm should not be used when a young woman has her period.
Where Are Diaphragms Available?
A diaphragm has to be fitted by a doctor. During a pelvic exam the doctor will measure the vagina to determine which diaphragm size is the right fit, then teach the patient how to insert and remove it. A diaphragm that's inserted incorrectly or doesn't fit properly can result in pregnancy.
During the annual exam, the doctor will make sure the diaphragm still fits correctly. It may not fit if a girl has gained or lost 10 pounds, had a baby, had an abortion, or was fitted when she was a virgin and she is now having sex. If any of these things have changed since her last exam, a young woman should see her doctor to have the fit of the diaphragm checked rather than waiting until her annual exam.
How Much Does a Diaphragm Cost?
A diaphragm usually costs about $15-$75. It should be replaced every 2 years. There is also the cost of the doctor's visit and a fitting fee. Many health insurance plans cover these costs and family planning clinics (such as Planned Parenthood) charge much less. In addition, the cost of spermicide is about $0.50 to $1.50 per use.
Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD
Date reviewed: August 2013


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"Speed is of the essence because we need to process up to 18,000 people per hour during peak times. We had tried fingerprint recognition but its failure rate leaps during monsoon season. Fujitsu PalmSecure was the best solution to our access problems."
M Haridas, Chief Security Officer, Bharat Petroleum
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is an Indian state-controlled oil and gas company headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The corporation operates two large refineries at Mumbai and Kochi, and its key businesses include Fuel and Services, LPG Gas, Automotive Lubricants and Aviation fuel services. BPCL ranked in the top 250 Fortune Global survey of the world's biggest corporations in 2014.
BPCL wanted to find a secure, reliable way to ease congestion at its refineries' access points. Traditional methods such as ID cards or fingerprint recognition were either too slow or not accurate enough.
After a considerable amount of research and proof of concept testing, the company selected Fujitsu PalmSecure. This authentication system uses biometric technology to verify users based on vein pattern recognition.
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"It's not meant to be a hoodlum game," says the developer at new studio Cleverbeans who recently showed me his game about mobs who can attack each other by running through city streets and hurling whichever benches, signs or cars are available as projectile weapons.
Oh, it's not at all a hoodlum game if you look at it-certainly not any sort of London riot simulator like it might seem from a simple text description. It's actually too cute for that and closer to Nintendo's Pikmin. In the game, which will be available on PlayStation 3 and Vita this October, each gamer controls a hopefully-growing pack of people who dash around and can pick up anything they have enough collective strength to pick up. Then, as noted, they throw it… at the other players or at the bad guys-those dastardly Vikings!—running around. The flow is more arcade than Pikmin's real-time strategy, more back-and-forth chaos than careful-planning.
Look at it once and you might skip the game for being nothing extraordinary. Play it once, as I did at a recent Sony showcase, and you'll find yourself playing many more times. It's a good surprise and one that utilizes one of PlayStation's neater tricks: not only can you play it on Vita or PS3, but Vita players can cross-play with or against PS3 players. I did that at the Sony showcase, me and two others on one PS3 and a fourth player on the Vita. You would have thought we were playing a Wii U!


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MEng Computing (Visual Computing and Robotics)
Focus on technologies and algorithms for arts-related applications of computing in this professionally accredited, integrated Master's degree.
Key information
4 years
Minimum entry
Three A-level offer: A* A* A
Applications : admissions ratio
18 : 1
Based on 2019 entry data
- UCAS course code: GG47
- Start date: October 2021
- Department: Department of Computing
- Campus: South Kensington
Computing is a creative and wide-ranging subject that focuses on using sound underlying principles and logical thinking to design and build systems that really work.
You will learn how modern computer and communications systems function, and how they can be used and adapted to build the next generation of computing applications.
This course has a strong technical emphasis, and allows you to focus on various technologies and algorithms for arts-related applications such as:
- computer games
- visual effects
- computer-generated art
Study programme
All of our Computing courses follow the same structure for the first two years. Core modules give you an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of computing. We also provide a solid background in discrete mathematics (logic, sets, relations and grammars), which is the basic mathematics of computing, and classical mathematics and statistics relevant to applications engineering and management.
The central core of our courses has been designed to give you an overview of computing, an understanding of the basic concepts and principles, the ability to appreciate and to adapt to changes in technology, and practical experience in applied computing.
We place special emphasis on the fundamental principles underlying computing and on the engineering considerations involved in computing system design, implementation and usage. We will also introduce you to computing architecture and hardware, alongside the software that can exploit them.
You will attend laboratory and problem-solving classes, as well as completing project and design work throughout the course.
As the course progresses, you will study advanced techniques and modules, many of which draw on current research taking place in the Department.
At the end of your third year you will gain valuable skills and experience by completing an industrial placement.
Your study reaches Master's level in the final year, with a wide choice of optional modules and a substantial individual project on a subject of your choice.
Transfer between courses
Due to the shared core content in the first two years of all Computing degrees, it is usually possible to transfer to a different Computing course within the Department until the beginning of the third year. Transfers from Computing to Joint Mathematics and Computing courses are normally not possible and are dealt with on a case by case basis.
If you wish to progress onto one of the MEng programmes in Year 3, you must achieve an overall average of 60% in your second year.
If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your Tier 4 visa. Please visit our International Student Support webpage for further information.
Find out more about the limited circumstances in which we may need to make changes to or in relation to our courses, the type of changes we may make and how we will tell you about them.
Year 1
Core modules
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Introduction to Databases
- Discrete Mathematics
- Introduction to Computer Architecture
- Computing Practical 1
- Logic
- Mathematics 1: Foundations
- Reasoning about Programs
- Graphs and Algorithms
Year 2
Core modules
You will undertake all core modules listed below.
- Algorithm Design and Analysis
- Software Engineering Design
- Models of Computation
- Operating Systems
- Networks and Communications
- Compilers
- Mathematics 2: Probability and Statistics
- Computing Practical 2
- Web Application Development Project
Optional modules
You will also choose one of the following modules.
- Introduction to Model-based Artificial Intelligence
Mathematics 3: Computational Techniques
Year 3
Core modules
- Software Engineering Group Projects
- Industrial Placement (First Part)
- I-Explore
- Computer Vision
- Robotics
Your I-Explore module offers you choices from a range of subjects hosted outside of the department. You will be taught alongside students from other courses with options including business, management and many more.
The Industrial Placement does not contribute to your final degree classification.
Optional modules
You will also choose a total of three optional modules from the list below. Between one and three of these will be from Group A and the remainder from Group B. At most, one of these can be from the Business School.
Group A
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Architecture
- Network and Web Security
- Pervasive Computing
- Introduction to Machine Learning
Group B
- Systems Verification
- Logic-Based Learning
- Concurrency
- Custom Computing
- Advanced Databases
- Communicating Computer Science in Schools
- Advanced Computer Architecture
- Simulation and Modelling
- Performance Engineering
- Operations Research
- Distributed Algorithms
- Information and Coding Theory
- Type Systems for Programming Languages
- Business School Modules
Year 4
Core modules
- Individual Project
- Industrial Placement (Second Part)
- Advanced Robotics
- Mathematics for Machine Learning
Optional modules
You will also choose a total of five optional modules from the list below. Between three and five of these will be from Group A, with the remainder from Group B. At most, one of these can be from the Business School.
Group A
- Machine Learning for Imaging
- Advanced Computer Graphics
- Advanced Security in Smartphone and IoT Systems
- Deep Learning
Group B
- Separation Logic: Local Reasoning about Programs
- Scalable Systems for the Cloud
- Concurrent Processes
- Privacy Engineering
- Cryptography Engineering
- Computational Finance
- Complexity
- Software Reliability
- Principles of Distributed Ledgers
- Program Analysis
- Advanced Issues in Object Oriented Programming
- Machine Arguing
- Software Engineering for Industry
- Computational Optimisation
- Quantum Computing
- Natural Language Processing
- Probabilistic Inference
- HighPerformance Computing for Engineers (external module from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
- Business School Modules
Download the programme specification [PDF] – this is the most up-to-date version available for this course. It may change for your year of entry. If/when changes to this course are approved by the College, we will update this document and the information on this course page.
Through I-Explore, you'll have the chance to deepen your knowledge in a brand new subject area, chosen from a huge range of for-credit modules.
All of our undergraduate courses include one module from I-Explore's wide selection. The module you choose will be fully integrated into your course's curriculum and count as credit towards your degree.
Professional accreditation
This course is professionally accredited by IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) and BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT).
Achieving a professionally accredited integrated Master's degree (MEng) means that you have satisfied the first step to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng) in your chosen field by satisfying the educational requirements of professional registration. To gain Chartered status, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet additional graduate level competences described in the Engineering Council's UK-SPEC
A CEng is a highly respected qualification earned by professionals working in engineering, which can lead to higher earning potential and better career prospects.
Professional registration also brings international recognition of your qualification, which is particularly useful for students preparing for a career abroad.
Our professional accreditation agreements with IET and BCS are renewed every five years, and our current agreements are due to be renewed for students beginning this course from the 2023–24 (IET) and 2024–25 (BCS) academic years.
As well as your main Imperial degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) on completion of this course.
The City and Guilds of London Institute is one of three historic Colleges that came together to form Imperial College London in 1907.
Find out more about our Associateships.
Teaching and assessment
You can expect the following teaching methods:
- Lectures
- Class-based tutorials
- Small-group tutorials
- Laboratory-based teaching
- In-class problem solving
- Personal supervision of project work
You can expect the following assessment methods:
- Programming exercises
- Online programming tests
- Written coursework
- Computer-based coursework
- Written examination
- Computer-based examinations
- Software demonstrations
- Group working
- Written reports
- Research summaries
- Oral presentations
Summer internships
You will have the opportunity to apply for summer internships from the first year. Internships often lead to industrial placement opportunities for MEng students and job offers for BEng students.
Balance of assessment
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Staff expertise
The Department of Computing is among the largest in the country when it comes to the number of teaching and research staff. We strongly value the quality of our teaching and you can expect to be taught by experienced teachers as well as well-known leading researchers from across the various fields of computer science.
The focus is on individual attention and you will receive a personal tutor to advise you throughout your degree. The Department places importance on small group teaching which allows you to pose plenty of questions aiding your personal development. Later in your degree, individual and group projects are supervised by a dedicated member of teaching staff.
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Entry requirements
We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis – see selection process below.
For advice on the requirements for the qualifications listed here please contact the Department (see Contact us).
We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. If the requirements for your qualifications are not listed here, please see our academic requirements by country page for guidance on which qualifications we accept.
Minimum entry standards
Our minimum entry standard for 2021 entry is A*A*A overall, to include:
- A* in Mathematics
- A*, A in two other subjects
Further Mathematics is preferred but not essential.
ICT, Business Studies, General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
Recommended subjects
- Computer Science
- Further Mathematics
- Physics
Useful subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Electronics
- English Literature
- History
- Languages
- Law
- Philosophy
- Politics
- Psychology
Recommended and useful subjects are those that the Department deems to be very useful knowledge foundations to undertake a computing degree at Imperial. The department may still consider applicants with other subject combinations.
Typical offer range
As a guide, here are the typical offers made to at least 80% of A-level applicants for 2019 entry:
- Three A-level offer: A*AA
- Four A-level offer: A*AAA
For 2021 entry, our typical offers may also include A* A* A for applicants taking three A-levels.
Typical offers include STEP requirements.
Practical endorsement (practical science assessment)
If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.
The practical endorsement is part of the reformed English linear A-levels.
Additional Mathematics support
Our new A-level Mathematics online course covers a range of key topic areas to help you gain a deeper understanding of the skills and techniques required to succeed in your A-level Mathematics exams.
This optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus with the aim of developing your thinking skills, fluency and confidence.
Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is available free of charge via the EdX website. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.
International Baccalaureate
Minimum entry standards
Our minimum entry standard for 2021 entry is 39 points overall, to include:
- 7 in Mathematics at higher level
- 7 in another relevant subject at higher level
Typical offer range
As a guide, the typical offer made to at least 80% of IB applicants for 2019 entry was 42 points.
Typical offers include STEP requirements.
Mathematics Higher Level for award in 2021
For entry in 2021, the Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but students taking Applications and Interpretation will also be required to take STEP.
Additional Mathematics support
We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.
Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.
Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.
Advanced Placements
The grades detailed below are the minimum requirements for students offering only Advanced Placements as their exams for entry to Imperial.
If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Imperial alongside Advanced Placements, requirements may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.
Please consult our country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.
Our minimum requirement for this course is grades 5, 5, 5 to include:
- 5 in Calculus BC
- 5 in two other subjects
Additional Mathematics support
We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.
Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.
Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.
Selection process
Assessing your application
Admissions Tutors consider all the evidence available during our rigorous selection process and the College flags key information providing assessors with a more complete picture of the educational and social circumstances relevant to the applicant. Some applicants may be set lower offers and some more challenging ones.
Post-application test and interview
Applicants demonstrating sufficient potential will be invited to complete an online admissions test, which will test their logical, reasoning and problem-solving skills. No prior preparation is required for the test. The test will include a practice session, and should not take more than 90 minutes.
The test must be taken on a computer with an internet connection.
If your UCAS application and online test performance indicates that you are likely to satisfy our requirements, you will be invited to join us for a series of online activities. This enables us to get an impression of your motivation, your suitability for the course and your potential for success in an engineering career. Equally importantly, it gives you a chance to find out more about the courses and about Imperial in general.
Online activities may include:
- a welcome presentation from the Admissions Tutor
- Virtual tour of the facilities at the Department and College
- demonstrations of undergraduate projects
- a 1-1 interview with one of our lecturers
Pilot admissions schemes (Home students)
From 2020 entry, we will be using information about our applicants in a number of new pilot admissions schemes, to consider the wider context of Home students from groups underrepresented at the College.
Foundation programmes
A foundation course is a one-year preparation course, designed for international students, which leads to undergraduate programmes in the UK. Foundation programmes are normally for school-leavers who have studied a non-British curriculum but wish to pursue a degree at a UK university.
Foundation programmes are offered by many UK universities, but only two would be considered for entry to Imperial:
- UCL's Undergraduate Preparatory Certificate for Science and Engineering (UPCSE), and
- Warwick's International Foundation Programme (IFP) in Science & Engineering
A year-long programme for international students whose school leaving qualifications do not allow them direct entry to UK universities. Students must complete four modules across the year – two compulsory and two elective modules:
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To be considered for admission to the Department of Computing, international students studying UCL UPCSE must achieve:
- 80% overall
- 80% Mathematics + Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Warwick IFP Science and Engineering
A year-long programme for international students whose school leaving qualifications do not allow them direct entry to UK universities.
To be considered for admission to the Department of Computing, international students studying Warwick IFP Science and Engineering must achieve:
- 80% overall
- 80% Mathematics + one other elective
To meet these requirements, students should choose from the following IFP pathways:
- Life Sciences
- Computer Science
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Economics
- Physical Sciences
- Engineering
English language requirement (all applicants)
All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.
For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for undergraduate applicants.
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
An ATAS certificate is not required for overseas students who apply for this course.
For more information about the Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS), please see the International Student Support website.
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Tuition fees and funding
We charge tuition fees for every year that your course lasts. The fee you will be charged is based on your fee status, which is determined by government regulations.
Home rate of tuition
2021 entry
£9,250 per year.
For each subsequent year, you should expect and budget for your tuition fee to increase by an amount in line with inflation. The measure of inflation used will be the Retail Price Index (RPIX) value, taken from April in the calendar year in which the academic session starts. For example, the RPIX value in April 2022 will apply to fees for the academic year 2022–2023.
Whether you pay the Home fee depends on your fee status. Your fee status is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status. Find out more about how we assess your fee status.
Government funding
If you're a Home student, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the UK government to cover the entire cost of tuition for every year of your course.
You can also apply for a means-tested Maintenance Loan to help towards your living costs.
EU/EEA students
The Government has confirmed that EU students who begin a course in the 2020–21 academic year (until the end of July 2021) will be eligible to pay the same fee as Home students and have access to student finance for the duration of their course, as long as they meet certain requirements which are unchanged from previous years. This includes students who begin the course remotely.
Students from the EU, other EEA country and/or Switzerland starting a course on or after 1 August 2021 will no longer be eligible for the Home fee rate, and so will be charged the Overseas fee. Please note this does not apply to Irish students or students with Citizens Rights benefitting from Citizens' Rights under the EU Withdrawal Agreement, EEA EFTA Separation Agreement or Swiss Citizens' Rights Agreement respectively.
For regular updates for EU students, please see our Imperial and the EU webpages.
Overseas rate of tuition
2021 entry
£33,750 per year.
For each subsequent year, you should expect and budget for your tuition fee to increase by an amount in line with inflation. The measure of inflation used will be the Retail Price Index (RPIX) value, taken from April in the calendar year in which the academic session starts. For example, the RPIX value in April 2022 will apply to fees for the academic year 2022–2023.
Whether you pay the Overseas fee depends on your fee status. Your fee status is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status. Find out more about how we assess your fee status.
EU/EEA students
The Government has confirmed that EU students who begin a course in the 2020–21 academic year (until the end of July 2021) will be eligible to pay the same fee as Home students and have access to student finance for the duration of their course, as long as they meet certain requirements which are unchanged from previous years. This includes students who begin the course remotely.
Students from the EU, other EEA country and/or Switzerland starting a course on or after 1 August 2021 will no longer be eligible for the Home fee rate, and so will be charged the Overseas fee. Please note this does not apply to Irish students or students with Citizens Rights benefitting from Citizens' Rights under the EU Withdrawal Agreement, EEA EFTA Separation Agreement or Swiss Citizens' Rights Agreement respectively.
For regular updates for EU students, please see our Imperial and the EU webpages.
Accommodation and living costs
Living costs, including accommodation, are not included in your tuition fees.
Most Imperial undergraduates choose to live in our halls of residence in their first year. You can compare costs across different accommodation options.
Bursaries and scholarships
Our degrees open the door to a wide range of careers. Some of our graduates join large software companies, while some go on to work for smaller companies; quite a few have started their own businesses. Some go into management consulting or enter the accountancy profession; others take up careers in corporate strategy and marketing; some become business analysts in investment banks or stockbrokers; while others follow a career in research.
Recent graduates of the Department have become:
- Software Engineers, Apple, Google and Amazon
- Technical Analyst, JP Morgan
- Software Developer, BAE Systems
- PhD student, Imperial College London
- Managing Director, Introversion Software
How to apply
UCAS key information
- UCAS course code: GG47
- UCAS institution code: I50
UCAS Apply system
To apply to study at Imperial you must use the online application system managed by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
You can view this course on the UCAS website.
Application deadlines
All applications, other than those which include choices for medicine at Imperial, must be submitted to UCAS by 18.00 (UK time) on 15 January 2021 for entry in October 2021.
The deadline for medicine courses at Imperial starting in 2021 is 18.00 (UK time) on 15 October 2020.
Tracking your application
Once you've completed and submitted your application through UCAS's online Apply service, you can use UCAS' Track system to follow its progress and manage your choices.
See our How to apply section for further guidance.
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Bump & Grind Ceramic
The idea for the Bump & Grind came to me when using and thinking about the mechanism of the mortar and pestle. A mortal and pestle is such a great tool and it's so under utilized in the home kitchen. My unique name, the Bump & Grind, is a tad cheeky but 'mortar and pestle' can be a hard one to remember if you're not working in the food world or not cooking all the time, and quite simply, it bumps and grinds ingredients. For example, it grinds spices, bumps garlic and bruises the flavours of herbs.
My Bump & Grind mortal and pestle, made from vitrified porcelain, is very durable and long lasting and really quite different from a traditional circular version. For starters, I've changed the shape, it almost replicates the shape of a bathtub and the purpose of this is for the spices, seeds, herbs and other ingredients to have places to go. The bath-like vessel allows the ingredients to fall back into place after you've been knocking them around.
Product Features
To freshly grind spices, smash olives for a tapenade, mash avocado for a guacamole, squash garlic and believe it or not, you can whip up a fantastic pesto with the 'Bump & Grind.'
The handle with finger grooves allows you to really grind away at the ingredient
The handy spout is perfect for pouring marinades and dips.
The flavours really shine when you bump and grind ingredients the old fashioned way – by hand.
Care & Usage
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What's Included
Unique shaped mortar with handle and spout
Pestle with finger grooves
Made from vitrified porcelain
Stand Out Features
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Elegant design
Unique boat shape and handle makes crushing fresh herbs and spices easy and fast
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Atomic Bomb Survivor Koko Kondo Named 2014 Commencement Speaker
Feb. 6, 2014
ST. LOUIS, February 6, 2014 – Koko Tanimoto Kondo, one of the youngest Hiroshima
A-bomb survivors and an internationally recognized peace advocate, will be Webster
University's 2014 Commencement speaker. During the May 10 event, Kondo also will receive
an honorary doctorate from the University.
"Koko Kondo has honored the Webster University worldwide community by agreeing to speak to our graduates in the 2014 commencement ceremonies," said Webster University President Elizabeth "Beth" Stroble. "As nominator Webster University Professor Roy Tamashiro notes, Ms. Kondo's life message of peace and reconciliation provides 'a powerful and inspiring message about bringing healing to one's self and to the world.'"
Kondo was born Koko Tanimoto in November 1944. At the moment the bomb was dropped at 8:16 a.m. on Aug. 6, 1945, she was an 8-month-old infant at home less than one mile away from the hypocenter of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima, the first of two atomic bombs used during World War II. The second bomb was detonated Aug. 9, 1945, on Nagasaki, Japan. While she was too young to remember the bombing, she grew up amid the destruction of her town as well as seeing the long-lasting effects that radiation poisoning had on its citizens.
As a child, Kondo was heavily influenced by her father, the Rev. Kiyoshi Tanimoto. He was instrumental in helping re-build the city and promoting a message of peace. He created the Hiroshima Maiden Project, which assisted young girls who had become disfigured from the attack, and he worked with the Moral Adoption Project, which raised funds in the U.S. to build orphanages in Hiroshima for war orphans.
On May 11, 1955, Kondo and her father appeared on the popular television program "This is Your Life," where they met Capt. Robert A. Lewis, the co-pilot of Enola Gay, the B-29 aircraft that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
Kondo graduated from American University in 1969. Since then, she has devoted her life to sharing the stories of those who were affected by the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, people known as "hibakusha," which roughly translates to "explosion-affected people." She has traveled the world, including visiting Russia and Iraq, discussing her experiences growing up in Hiroshima. During an annual study tour on the anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, she shares her stories and inspires students with her energy and compassion. She has touched the lives of Webster University students and faculty on this study tour, and was a guest speaker to a Webster class that traveled to Japan in 2009.
"Koko Kondo represents what Webster University is all about, said Webster University Provost and Senior Vice President Julian Schuster. "Her life-long dedication to building a sense of tolerance and acceptance is consistent with Webster's commitment to building cross-cultural connections and promoting world citizenship. Ms. Kondo is a living monument to resilience, tolerance and devotion to causes that defy political opportunism, narrow-mindedness and historical blindness."
Webster's home campus Commencement ceremony draws Webster University graduates and families from around the world. It will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 at The Muny in Forest Park. For more information about Commencement, visit http://www.webster.edu/commencement/.
With its home campus in St. Louis, Webster University (www.webster.edu) is the only Tier 1, private, non-profit U.S.-based university providing a network of international residential campuses and a robust online learning program. Founded in 1915, Webster University's campus network today includes metropolitan, military and corporate locations around the world, as well as traditional campuses in Asia, Europe, North America, and Africa. The university is committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence.


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Using marble in your countertops or floorings can give your home an aesthetic appeal. It can make your interior look clean and sophisticated. Marble can be used in different parts of your home. It can be placed in your bathroom, kitchen or living room. Marbles are durable stones that can last for many years. Each marble slab has its own unique design because it is naturally mined. Its color is usually determined by the location where it was extracted and are commonly enhanced by manufacturers in their factories. Marble can be used as countertops. They have high heat tolerance and can improve the features of your kitchen. They are also popularly known to be used as floorings. Marble floorings are resistant to moisture making it easy to clean. However, with long time usage, marble can acquire scratches and stains that can make it look dull and faded. If your marble flooring or countertop is suffering from these issues, you do not have to replace them right away. It can be fixed by marble polishing New Brunswick. New Brunswick marble polishing is best done by professionals to ensure that your marbles will be restored to its former beauty. Some homeowners would try to do it on their own as a DIY project only to end up damaging their marble surfaces more in the process.
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The cost of marble polishing New Brunswick greatly depends on the condition of the marble surface to be polished, the labor and the materials and equipment that will be used. New Brunswick marble polishing may require the usage of paraffin wax, several sandpapers, cloths and pumice containing wax care solutions that can cost around $970 to $1,137 depending on the size of the marble surface. Hiring professionals to polish your marble can cost you $247 to $247 per hour. Before polishing the marble, cracks, chips and deep scratches has to be repaired first to make the surface even. The repair can cost you extra $100 to $400 depending on the extent of damages to be fixed. Special tools like grinding wheels and bars might be needed to grind uneven surfaces on the marble. Sand and pumice can be used for grinding. However, it will consume a lot of time and will add to the labor costs.
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Stephen Joseph is the attorney and spokesperson for a particularly litigious Bay Area group called Save the Plastic Bag Coalition, and he's gruff and nippy when he answers the phone, without so much as a customary hello. Talking to him doesn't get easier as the minutes tick by.
"You're wasting my time," he says outright. "If you haven't read the website, you're wasting my time."
In fewer than seven minutes, this conversation has become ugly. It will soon end, as abruptly as it began. The next question asked is about the fact that the group he represents doesn't list the names of any of its members on the website. Why doesn't the Save the Plastic Bag Coalition even name the companies that fund it?
But the line goes dead.
"All we want," he'd said, "is that the environmental truth is told." The truth, according to court documents, is that the Save the Plastic Bag Coalition is a group of plastic bag manufacturers and distributors that have used the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to sue several cities and counties in California over ordinances that ban single-use plastic grocery bags. In the North Bay, Marin County will likely be the next defendant to face legal action should county supervisors pass a plastic bag ordinance Jan. 4.
At a Dec. 14 meeting, the Marin Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the language for an ordinance that would ban plastic bags and add an additional 5 cent fee to paper bags. At this point, the language has only to be adopted after the new year begins. The ordinance would not go into effect until 2012.
Joseph says he plans to ask the county to complete a costly environmental impact report before they pass the ordinance. Deputy county council, David Zaltsman, said he has been in contact with Joseph but has not yet received any official request for an EIR, while county supervisor Charles McGlashan remains firm. "Well, he can ask for an EIR," McGlashan says, "but we're not going to do one. This is a categorically exempt issue. We think we are on very solid ground, legally."
For Marin County, this has been an ongoing effort that began more than five years ago, with the dedicated efforts of McGlashan leading the way. The effort was briefly halted earlier this year when the California Legislature seemed poised to pass a more sweeping bill to ban plastic bags statewide. That effort failed and, in fact, resulted in a law that prohibits California retailers from adding a surcharge to plastic bags. Despite these setbacks, McGlashan says the county plans to make its Green Business Certification Program more stringent by requiring businesses to be completely single-use-bag-free within the next three years.
Banning plastic grocery bags is highly fashionable among cities wishing to "go green." San Francisco, naturally, was the first U.S. city to do it, in 2007, and the idea quickly seeped out into the rest of the state. Since the initial ordinance in San Francisco, however, many questions have come up concerning the actual environmental impact of banning plastic bags. The suits brought by the Save the Plastic Bag Coalition play devil's advocate to the notion that banning plastic bags is good for the environment. The Coalition, under CEQA, has demanded that cities and counties complete EIRs to prove that banning plastic bags won't do more harm than good.
The Coalition maintains that many of the detrimental effects of plastic bags on the environment have been blown out of proportion.
"There is a tremendous amount of misinformation out there," Joseph says, pointing to a leaflet from the county of Marin, that reads, "Certain chemicals found in plastics (especially BPA, phthalates, PFOA, PFOS, polystyrene and additives such as antimony, cadmium and lead) are associated with a who's who of modern disorders, including asthma, cancer, diabetes, obesity, premature puberty and reproductive failure." Joseph calls statements like these "fabrications." Further, he says the number of incidents concerning marine animals ingesting plastic bags has been grossly overestimated.
Marin County officials are being careful to point out that their ban is not just about plastic, and it's not about paper versus plastic. The ultimate goal, according to McGlashan, is to move away from single-use bags completely.
That is what Marin County is banking on when and if its initiative is challenged in court. Shortly after San Francisco's ban went into effect, the cities of Oakland and Fairfax passed similar ordinances. Like San Francisco, they claimed exemptions from completing EIRs on the basis that their new laws would only have a positive impact on the environment. The Coalition to Support Plastic Bag Recycling sued the city of Oakland, and Oakland lost. The ordinance was repealed.
When Fairfax was presented with a legal challenge to its ordinance, the city chose not to go to court based on Oakland's experience, and voluntarily nullified the ordinance. (Fairfax voters then overwhelmingly passed Measure C, which prohibited plastic bags and was not subject to the same CEQA regulations.)
Though Marin will likely face a legal challenge, county supervisors are not going into the process blind. "Our belief," Zaltsman says, "is that with the charge on paper bags, people will be forced into using reusable bags. . . . That's what distinguishes our ordinance from others. We believe we are exempt under CEQA, because in addition to the ban on plastic, we also have the charge on paper."
His theory is yet to be tested in court.
In the above article, it was originally stated that Mr. Joseph hung up on the reporter. Mr. Joseph has disputed this, saying that the call suffered from poor reception and was simply dropped. Considering the fallibility of cellular reception, we agree that the cause of the call's termination is unprovable.
The above article also stated that the Save the Plastic Bag Coalition sued the city of Oakland. The city of Oakland was sued by the Coalition to Support Plastic Bag Recycling, a group similarly backed by plastic bag manufacturers.


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Seth Doege- Doege's arm strength looked as questionable as ever today. He threw a couple rainbows when I was watching him and I didn't see much velocity, but it will be interesting to see how he does working from under center. Arm strength is going to be the main strike against him all week though.
Kerwynn Williams- I wasn't overly impressed with Williams when I watched film of him but he looked good to me today. He's so quick even if he doesn't have the size I usually like in running backs. I want to see him in a full pads prospect.
Dan Buckner- Buckner impressed me today when I saw him, he tracked a nice ball over his shoulder and I've always thought he had reliable hands. He's not a burner, but I think he's going to be a Day 3 gem for somebody in this deep class of wideouts.
Amos Anthony- I didn't see Anthony much but he made a couple impressive catches with his hands, including one on a throw that was well behind him from Seth Doege. I haven't seen him play before so I want to see more of him this week.
Joseph Fauria- Fauria was skinnier than I expected him to be but he seemed to hurt his hip during practice, so hopefully he will be able to recover and play the rest of the week.
Braden Brown- Brown struggled mightily when I watched him today. He didn't show a good anchor against bull rushes, he struggled versus inside moves because of opening his hips too early and didn't seem to sustain blocks well. I didn't have a draftable grade on him coming into the week and he didn't do much to change that today.
Dann O'Neill- O'Neill predictably struggled with pad level since he stands at 6'8". He didn't impress me in drills and was beaten badly a couple times by Wes Horton, one time he barely even got a hand on him as he beat him off the edge. He has tackle size at 6'8", but I don't think he's going to stick there in the NFL.
Manase Foketi- Foketi didn't participate today and I'm not sure why. It was certainly disappointing because he was the offensive lineman I was most looking forward to seeing on the West squad. Hopefully he is out there tomorrow.
James Ferentz- Ferentz isn't going to blow you away with his size and strength, he's LISTED at 6'1", 288 pounds, but he's a coach's son and he plays smart. Even in drills he was praised by the offensive line coach for funneling Josh Boyd to his right side where he would have guard help. Smart centers often find a way to stick, but if you're looking for a man-blocking scheme center Ferentz probably isn't going to be your guy.
Kirby Fabien- Fabien was at tackle when I saw him and he seemed overwhelmed there. He opened his hips too early, was reaching in pass protection and wasn't "letting them come to him" in 1 on 1 drills which led to him getting beat a couple times. He had a tough first day, but I'm interested to see how he rebounds the rest of the week.
Andrew Robiskie- Robiskie struggled a lot in 1 on 1 drills and was beaten badly a couple times. Like Fabien he had a tough day when I was watching him, so seeing how he bounces back will be important. He looked overwhelmed by the size and athleticism of some of the West's interior linemen to me.
Blaize Foltz- Foltz is a Day 3 kid in my opinion and he's very, very strong so he held up well in drills when I was watching him. The West has some strong interior linemen, so look for him to hold up better than some of the other interior guys this week thanks to his strength.
Wes Horton- I was not a Horton fan when he was at USC, but after he missed this season due to injury I was looking forward to seeing how he looked. He's not exactly going against NFL left tackles in practice, but he was able to win off the edge and with strength and hand usage. He's one guy I want to see more of.
Brandon Thurmond- Thurmond was one guy I wanted to see and he flashed some real skills today. I didn't have a lot of notes on him, but he definitely caught my eye. I will have plenty of notes on him tomorrow, so look out for those.
William Campbell- Campbell is inconsistent off the snap and was getting coached pretty hard by the DL coach about firing off the ball and staying low out of his stance. If he can stay low and keep his pads down he could be very disruptive because he flashed impressive athleticism for a 6'5", 310 pound (listed) defensive tackle. He showed an impressive arm over move a couple times and a nice bull rush when he kept his pads low. He has a lot of potential but he's never really lived up to it, so it will be interesting to see if the light comes on this week.
Josh Boyd- Boyd was getting coached as hard if not harder than Campbell by the defensive line coach as he was not firing off the ball well either. He seemed to step it up a bit in drills but he had an inconsistent day. I'm interested to see how he progresses all week, but he flashed some potential as a bull rusher and he can beat you off the snap if he fires off well.
Travis Johnson- Johnson may not have elite athleticism or speed but he has such active hands and a good effort level it's hard not to like him. I heard him talking after practice saying that he really admired Clay Matthews' playing style and that he felt comfortable in a 4-3 or a 3-4, for what it's worth.
Will Pericak- Pericak was probably my favorite defensive linemen from either practice today. I hadn't seen him play much before this, but he looked the part of a 3 tech defensive tackle and showed an impressive motor and strong, active hands. He was a handful for every interior offensive lineman I saw him go up against 1 on 1. I am definitely going to be tracking him down for an interview and I will have a close eye on him this week, but if you missed it I tweeted out during practice that "Will Pericak is going to make a NFL roster. #VaultMe" and I mean it. Keep an eye on Pericak.
Nigel Malone- Malone isn't going to be a 2nd or 3rd rounder but I would love to pick him on Day 3. He's not the biggest or the fastest but he has smooth hips, good feet and he has great ball skills. I'm sold on him at this point even though I didn't get to see a lot of him today. He's going to stick on a roster I am sure of it.


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It's not Fathers' Day in Australia today but it is in other countries so I'm dedicating this one to my dad 🙂
I'm sure you all have recipes like this one. The recipes that don't even have names but which everyone in the family knows – in this case "those potatoes that mum always makes".
When I was approached by the folks at the Earth Fresh Marketing Department wondering if I would like to participate in a campaign for Klondike Rose Potatoes, (a version of) this recipe was the only one I was ever going to make. Because why reinvent the wheel? Also, the Klondike Rose is a beautiful pink-skinned variety with lovely golden flesh and I knew this recipe would help those pretty colours shine! Earth Fresh are looking for an original recipe featuring the Klondike Rose potato and invited 20 bloggers to submit their ideas. The winner will be decided by the EarthFresh Marketing Department and will receive a Kitchenaid Food Processor and a $300 grocery gift card. Second and third places will also be awarded grocery gift cards.
These are the simplest twice-baked potatoes ever and whilst I know *everyone* seems to have a favourite recipe for these babies, I urge you to try this one. The combination of bacon, green onions and almonds as a filling is unusual but it really works. Instead of using cream to mash the potatoes, I used Greek yogurt which made them lovely and creamy with a slight tang. It's the perfect meal all by itself, with a green salad.
Twice-baked potatoes with bacon, green onions and almonds
The ultimate twice-baked potato - stuffed with bacon, green onions, almonds and cheesy mashed potatoes with Greek yogurt.
- 2 Klondike Rose potatoes
- 2 rashers bacon, finely diced (reserve a little for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup Gruyère cheese, grated (reserve a little for garnish)
- 1/3 cup flaked almonds (reserve a little for garnish)
- 3 green onions, finely sliced (reserve a little for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 350˚F.
- Place potatoes directly on oven rack and bake for about an hour.
- Meanwhile, fry the bacon cubes until not quite crispy.
- Cut a largish lid off the potatoes and scoop out flesh (be careful they are hot!).
- Mash the potato with the butter, Greek yogurt, cheese, salt and pepper and mix till well combined.
- Add the bacon, cheese, almonds and green onions.
- Stuff the potato shells with the mashed potato mixture, pressing the filling into the shell.
- Top with remaining bacon, onions, almonds and cheese.
- Bake at 350˚F for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese on top is bubbling and the inside is hot when a skewer is inserted.
- Serve with a green salad.
Go on – make these for your dad. It won't be the last time you do!
Check out some other great entries over on the EarthFresh Facebook page.
Disclosure: I received a Klondike Rose potato pack which included fresh potatoes, promotional materials and a grocery store gift card to offset the costs associated with recipe development in exchange for one post and an original recipe. I was not compensated in any other way for writing this post (but if my recipe wins the contest, I might be!) and all opinions are my own.


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President Obama's Wednesday announcement to begin systematically withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan was welcomed by American Legion National Commander Jimmie L. Foster. However, he said, the withdrawal must be conducted "in a measured and reasoned manner."
"Our military families have sacrificed on the nation's behalf for nearly 10 years," Foster said. "Lives have been irreparably changed. It is time now for our warriors and their families to begin the recovery process."
Obama told Americans in an address to the nation that the United States can begin force reduction "from a position of strength," having met or exceeded expectations to neutralize the Taliban and topple al-Qaida. He noted that over half of al-Qaida's top leadership, including 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden, are now dead. U.S. forces have also trained more than 100,000 Afghan troops to protect the country from a return to terrorist control.
Since Operation Enduring Freedom began in October 2001, more than 1,600 U.S. military personnel have been killed fighting in Afghanistan and another 11,000 have been wounded. Post-traumatic stress among those who have served in the theater is estimated at over 250,000.
Such sacrifices, Foster explained, is the reason the United States must be smart about the withdrawal. "Troop reductions should be driven by accomplishments of the mission and not external pressures, such as the federal budget," he said. "We owe it to those who served in the war to be certain their sacrifices have not been in vain and that Afghanistan is fully prepared to assume command over its own security and freedom."
President Obama said 10,000 U.S. troops will be withdrawn from Afghanistan by the end of this year, and 30,000 will be out of harm's way by the summer of 2012. From that point forward, he said, "Our troops will come home at a steady pace." He said U.S. Armed Forces will be out of Afghanistan by 2014. "We have put al-Qaida on a path to defeat," Obama said. "We will not relent until the job is done."
Foster said it is important for President Obama to listen closely to his senior advisers, particularly military leaders in the field, to set the correct pace of force reduction. He said it is vital not only to Afghanistan's success, but to global security for all peace-loving nations, that Afghan Security Forces are able to demonstrate their ability to ward off al-Qaida and control the Taliban.
Foster agreed with President Obama that those who have served in OEF – and the overall global war on terrorism so far – have succeeded in their efforts to control terrorism and put Afghanistan and Iraq alike on a course toward freedom and democracy. Obama added that "no safe haven" for terrorists will be tolerated by the United States in time to come and that Pakistan will continue to be a focus of his attention to stabilize the region.
"Tonight, we take comfort in knowing the tide of war is receding," he said. "For now, the wartime veterans of The American Legion are proud to say well done and welcome home," Foster said.
President Obama said that the return of U.S. troops from Iraq and Afghanistan presents an opportunity to enlist those who have defended America abroad in the effort to rebuild America at home by giving the troops, veterans and their families the care, benefits and opportunities they deserve.
"Now, we must invest in America's greatest resource – our people," he said. "It is time to focus on nation-building here at home."


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Why not get one of the more evolved derivatives?Like the 'Seeeduino Mega' or 'Iteaduino MEGA 2560'.
mind boggling...
I can see omitting them if they were just another set of digital I/O pins like PL6, PL7 and PJ7, but they're not.
My goal was to write a library that might be useful to others. But, if it's only going to be usable on a narrow set of Ardunio variants, why bother...
// Arduino Mega//#elif defined(__AVR_ATmega1280__) || defined(__AVR_ATmega2560__) //#define ALTSS_USE_TIMER4 //#define INPUT_CAPTURE_PIN 49 // receive //#define OUTPUT_COMPARE_A_PIN 6 // transmit //#define OUTPUT_COMPARE_B_PIN 7 // unusable PWM //#define OUTPUT_COMPARE_C_PIN 8 // unusable PWM #define ALTSS_USE_TIMER5 #define INPUT_CAPTURE_PIN 48 // receive #define OUTPUT_COMPARE_A_PIN 46 // transmit #define OUTPUT_COMPARE_B_PIN 45 // unusable PWM #define OUTPUT_COMPARE_C_PIN 44 // unusable PWM
// Arduino Mega#if defined(__AVR_ATmega1280__) || defined(__AVR_ATmega2560__) // #define COUNTER_USE_TIMER1 // T1 is not connected // #define COUNTER_USE_TIMER3 // T3 is not connected // #define COUNTER_USE_TIMER4 // T4 is not connected #define COUNTER_USE_TIMER5 // T5 is pin 47 #define TIMER_USE_TIMER2
// Arduino Mega#elif defined(__AVR_ATmega1280__) || defined(__AVR_ATmega2560__) // #define CAPTURE_USE_TIMER1 // ICP1 is not connected // #define CAPTURE_USE_TIMER3 // ICP3 is not connected #define CAPTURE_USE_TIMER4 // ICP4 is pin 49 // #define CAPTURE_USE_TIMER5 // ICP5 is pin 48
I can see omitting them if they were just another set of digital I/O pins ... but they're not.
on pins 11-13. Then MEGA was released and this was no longer true.
Portability and standardization. (Sigh.)
I think it's more difficult these days
I can see it as in the best interests of Arduino that the use of special purpose functions of particular pins on particular variations of particular Arduinos be discouraged.
Does that mean I should not have written those 3 libraries?
But that doesn't mean that you'll get official agreement that T1/T3/T4 should have been accessible...
But that doesn't mean that you'll get official agreement that T1/T3/T4 should have been accessible...
Quote from: westfw on Apr 16, 2012, 08:08 pmBut that doesn't mean that you'll get official agreement that T1/T3/T4 should have been accessible...Maybe not, but I would absolutely agree with wholder's original post. It's a shame those pins weren't at least brought to pads within the large interior space of the Mega, and assigned higher pin numbers, so they could at least be used.It is a strength of Arduino that hardware can be utilized. But in this case, with 4 on-chip 16 bit timers, only 2 of them have ICP pins exposed and only one has the clock input pin exposed. You can't actually use those other timers for these hardware functions, much like a Basic Stamp, due to design decisions made in the board layout and pin assignments.I believe that's really unfortunate.
QuoteBut that doesn't mean that you'll get official agreement that T1/T3/T4 should have been accessible...I hate to sound harsh, but don't the makers of "closed" hardware make just those source of arguments about what kinds of uses are "permissible" with their hardware?
I don't think it will be as easy as you think; given the design rules that they're using, it's pretty hard to find space for anything as big as am extra pad. The MEGA board doesn't have a bunch of empty area; it's got areas that are covered with TRACES.OTOH, it's clearly possible, since Seeed has done it...


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