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Evergreen Line, Hanjin Shipping and Simatech Shipping will join forces to launch the new IDEA service, linking the Indian subcontinent, Persian Gulf and East Africa, starting in late March.
Four 2,500 to 2,800 20-foot-equivalent unit vessels will be deployed on the joint service. The first sailing is planned to depart from Mundra, India, on March 26.
The port rotation will be as follows: Mundra; Karachi, Pakistan; Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates; Mombasa, Kenya; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; and back to Mundra.
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Addis Ababa, 27 July 26, 2014 (WIC) – Sudan and Egypt have agreed to promote military coordination in order to protect joint borders against smuggling rings, economic and security threats, Sudan Tribune r Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 eported.
Egypt's defence minister, Lt. Gen. Sidqi Subhi, hailed bilateral relations between Cairo and Khartoum in various fields.
Subhi, on Saturday met the Sudanese investment minister, Mustafa Osman Ismail in the presence of Egypt's chiefs of staff and the military attaché and chargé d'affaires at Sudan's embassy in Cairo besides several other officials.
The private Ashorooq TV website said that Ismail handed Subhi over a letter from his Sudanese counterpart, Abdel-Rahim Mohamed Hussein.
Hussein, according to the letter, praised military cooperation between Egypt and Sudan particularly on the border issue, stressing that Sudan supports Egypt's efforts to secure the joint borders against threats.
Ismail said the meeting discussed ongoing arrangements to inaugurate the two land crossings of Ashkait and Argeen, pointing the former is expected to be opened in Mid-August while the latter will be opened at the end of the year.
Subhi, for his part, underscored the need to promote the Sudanese-Egyptian relations and make it the perfect model for the Arab-African interdependence.
He said the recent visit of president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, to Sudan sought to enhance economic cooperation and political coordination between the two countries at the regional and international levels.
The Egyptian defence minister further noted he looks forward to meeting his Sudanese counterpart in his planned visit to Cairo soon to discuss ways for promoting military ties between the two countries.
"There will be mutual visits between the two sides to discuss additional measures for securing the joint borders", he added.
The Egyptian-Sudanese border is known to be a smuggling hotspot, and was also recently highlighted in a report by Human Rights Watch as a human trafficking route.
Last June, the Egyptian president made a lightening visit to Sudan. He flew to Khartoum from Equatorial Guinea's capital Malabo where attended the 23rd Ordinary African Union (AU) summit.
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Laughed when I read about K & C warning the folks about feeding the animals... what a riot! Am guessing that Kelly found them Deputy Ranger badges to make them official!
Sounds like you all are having a terrific time. Photos look really neat. The hamburger place in Jerome appears the type to have really large greasy burgers that are usually the best in the world. Let me know what you ordered.
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In addition to the beauty of the Grand Canyon, we learned there are a few animals worth watching. We were told before we got off the train to look out for the squirrels. What ever you do "don't feed them." They get something like 35 people who are bit by squirrels every summer while trying to feed them. They are incredibly aggressive. Once they learned this, the boys decided they were deputy rangers
Another animal you here a lot about is the amazing California Condor. These birds, which were almost extinct in the 80's, can now be seen flying above the Grand Canyon.(if you are lucky you'll see one) With a wing span of about 10ft, they are hard to miss. Before we left, the boys listened to a talk by one of the rangers about the Condor.(see pic) The picture you will see, I think, best sums up our motivation for our travels. The boys have been so blessed to be schooled outside the classroom, but this is amazing!
After the talk, we had to run to catch our train.(see pic) The 2 hour ride, again, went by quickly. The boys met some kids from Austrailia and barely noticed when 2 outlaws boarded the train and held us up!!
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The uproar over the shocking sentence given a 16-year-old who killed four people in a drunken car crash puts a spotlight on biases in the nation's criminal justice system. Jean Boyd, a district judge in Tarrant County, Texas, sentenced Ethan Couch to rehabilitation treatment and 10 years probation, apparently buying a defense lawyer's argument that Couch is a victim of "affluenza." The teen was facing 20 years behind bars. Email: email@example.com
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Before you give Google Plus a shot, watch the following videos for an overview of what Google Plus is. My advice, don't compare it to Facebook. Let the media hype it that way, that's what they do best. Plus is somewhere between Twitter and Facebook, has the best of both worlds.
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Has there been a time when you were on Youtube and fell in love with a jingle or a song and wished if there was a way to get the audio/song in an mp3 format? Yes? Read on…
There are quite a few really good tools available online but to my surprise most people think it is not possible to convert Youtube videos to Mp3. They are WRONG! It is very much possible and most of the time very simple to convert Youtube videos to mp3 and other formats.
Here is a list of my favorite 5 websites online that let you convert Youtube videos to Mp3. When I say Youtube videos to Mp3 I mean that you will be able to have the audio used in the video converted to mp3 format and ready for your mp3 player like iPod etc.
1 – YoutubetoMp3 (visit site) – Very simple Youtube to Mp3 converter with an option to share the Mp3 with friends.
2 – Dirpy (visit site) – It's like a DVR for Youtube, you can edit the start and end time of the video you want to convert to mp3. Neat.
3 – FLVto (visit site) – Simple YouTube video to mp3 converter. You can also convert to MP4, DivX etc and they also support other video sharing sites such as Veoh, Dailymotion, Myspace, Facebook, Metacafe, Lulu, Vimeo etc.
4 – Soundzaa (visit site) – Very simple, non nonsense Youtube to Mp3 converter.
5 – BenderConverter (visit site) – Convert Youtube and videos from other video sharing sites to mp3 and numerous other formats such as .wav, .flv, .avi, .mov etc.
Winning An iPad
Good News: My in-laws got real lucky at a competition and won the first prize, an iPad. Bad news: Only one per family.
Nonetheless, an iPad is an iPad, doesn't matter if only one member of the family got it. If it is in the family, I can use it whenever I want. I am now thinking that getting married at a young age was not a bad idea after all.
So… how was it?
Well since I am the geek in the house, they gave it to me and said "Open, configure and set it up." I have an an iPhone so I thought how difficult can this be. The problem was, I was dealing with an Apple product and I should have seen it coming.
Unlike the iPhone, you don't just turn ON the iPad and start working it. You have to first connect it to your PC, download iTunes, register, and create an account on iTunes. That took about 15-20 minutes. Setting WiFi up was a breeze and within 25 minutes of opening up the iPad, I was watching Potter Puppet Pals Videos on YouTube with my 11 year old Sister-in-law who thinks Potter Puppet Pals are hilarious.
After the Potter Puppet, I decided to test out the iTunes store and downloaded some apps. I didn't like the iTunes app on the iPad. It is not as user friendly as the one on iPhone. I like to have a tab that takes me to the Free apps and iPad seems to be lacking there big time. I downloaded few games, Angry Birds was one of them. Since Angry Birds is made for iPhone, you have to zoom in and that results in grainy pixels. It was an OKAY experience playing Angry Monkey on the iPad.
iPad's screen is magnificent. The clarity is excellent and watching videos is one heck of a treat. If you want a portable video player that is also connected to internet (WiFi in my case) then iPad is the way to go.
It is not something that will replace a laptop, not anytime soon. It is portable yet it is heavy, drop it once and that's it. It is so thin that it creates an illusion for someone picking it up for the first time that it is lighter than a feather. But just because it is thin doesn't mean it is not heavy. Even before you drop the iPad, there is a possibility that it might just slip out of your hands/lap.
iPad is revolutionary, in many ways and one of which is the way portrayed in movies depicting future. iPad or similar devices will make it possible for us to control everything in the household. Security alarms, TV, Music System, Lights, Energy, Garage Door etc. You can watch cooking videos on YouTube and make food exactly like the Chef. You can look at each and every corner of your house when you are on a vacation using a surveillance camera. These things are all possible right now on a computer connected to internet but iPad just makes it more portable.
More than 1 Million iPads sold so far, there is definitely a market out there. I would really like to see more competition, something as promising as the iPad but with Flash enabled and lighter.
Two Videos from 5th Annual Urdu Cultural Show
At last year's Urdu Cultural Show I felt bad not recording Farhat's LIVE song performance, this year I am glad I did. Farhat sang Mohammad Rafi's "Ahsan Tera Hoga" from the movie "Junglee." Her performance was excellent. There was a small technical glitch towards the end of the song, some loser hit the wrong button and ruined things for 6 seconds but then Farhat came back with a bang to finish things off. Here is the video… Good Stuff!!!
Last year there was a short Bhangra item by UC Berkeley and the crowd loved it. This year they decided to do it with UC Davis, in a more competitive way. I think UC Davis was better than UC Berkeley.
I am still working on the review of the 5th Annual Urdu Cultural Show, I have a lot to say…
8 Hilarious iPad Parodies That Will Crack You Up
Internet is currently awash in iPad parodies. Steve Jobs is either very happy or very sad or somewhere in between, depending on what time of the month it is. [sorry]
Please agree with me when I say that all this ridicule could have been avoided if iPad was called iSlate or iTablet. Maybe in future we will find out that iPad was really named something else but because of so many leaks and rumors, it was named iPad.
Until then, enjoy the creative geniuses…
Obama: State of the iPad Address
CollegeHumor Team
Pee-wee gets an iPad
Apple's latest invention, iPad
Little misplaced because iPad can't make phone calls but what if it could?
Steve Jobs impersonator introduces the iPad.
Hitler responds to the iPad
This video below by MadTV was done in 2006. Does it make sense that no one from Apple watched this video on YouTube?
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Can I decide and stick to it? Coz everytime I decide, I give it up in the midway.
I know i'm thinking too much, but the main thing I'm afraid of is- will I be able to do this, till it ends? What if I cant go any further after sometime?
I just cant take it anymore.. I have to decide, and decide soon before its too late..
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I grew up in NYC and I moved to GA for 4 years. I dont like in GA. I will move back to NYC. Nothing like NYC!!! Go for what you want in life... keep saying I 'm not afraid.
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Minister for Municipal Administration M. Maheedhar Reddy, on Tuesday said the government would consider providing better rehabilitation package for the families which are to be shifted for remodelling the storm water drains ('nalas') network in the twin cities.
He was responding to a request made by GHMC Commissioner M.T. Krishna Babu to treat the rehabilitation package for the city dwellers similar to the one given for irrigation projects at a coordination meeting held with various departments to prepare for the bio-diversity summit and monsoon exigencies.
Mr. Reddy also advised the civic officials to seek funds for the same from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the National Lake Conservation Programme (NLCP). With regard to constructions on the various lake beds, he was told that buildings constructed in the nalas, roads and tanks have not been regularized as per the Supreme Court order,
The Minister also promised to issue official orders for taking up the storm water drain repairs with regard to giving excess payments to ensure the work was completed on time.
He also offered to talk to the public representatives concerned about removing encroachments on different drains and wanted the work to be taken up on a war footing without any further delay.
The Revenue Department would be disbursing Rs.1.5 lakh as ex gratia to the families of the deceased in the recent floods in addition to the one lakh compensation amount announced by the municipal corporation.
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Judy's StorySo quick and easy. The entire recipe cost me between $6-7 to make and easily serves 4... 6 if they're light eaters.
Recipe source: Taste of Home Weeknight Cooking Made Easy 2007
1 lb
lean ground beef
2 pkg
(3 oz. each) oriental flavored ramen noodles
1 pkg
(16 oz.) frozen oriental vegetable blend
2 c
4-5 Tbsp
soy sauce (i used low sodium)
¼ tsp
ground ginger
3 Tbsp
green onion, thinly sliced
Directions Step-By-Step
1In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in contents of one noodle seasoning packet; set aside and keep warm.
2Break the noodles; place in large saucepan. Add the contents of second seasoning packet, vegetables, water, soy sauce and ginger. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-10 minutes or until vegetables and noodles are tender. Stir in beef and onions.
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Main Ingredient: Beef
Regional Style: Asian
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
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I like quick and easy meals too and this looks delicious :D
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The two remaining American Idol girls need to step up their game if they want to end the guys' winning streak. The last time a female won, fans were still waiting for the final Harry Potter book to hit shelves and Bob Barker was still hosting The Price Is Right.
But after only four female wins in the show's past nine seasons (including hugely successful alums Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood), the men have dominated the last four seasons, including the current one. With only two women left and seven weeks to go...read more
It was the end of the road Thursday night for American Idol's exotic flower, Naima Adedapo. But the funky, self-assured 26-year-old from Milwaukee has no regrets about her risky move to put a reggae spin on Elton John's "I'm Still Standing." For her, the show fulfilled her dreams as a performer and...read more
No, it wasn't an April Fool's curtain-raiser. Watching the "very special" musical episode of Grey's Anatomy, I was reminded of the even more "very special" live episode of ER back at its height in 1997. My reaction now is as it was then: Take a bow, everyone, and promise never to do it again. The episode itself, a classic Grey's multi-hankie trauma-rama, would have worked just as well (if not better) without the distracting gimmick, dramatizing the frenzied aftermath of pregnant Callie's grievous car injury and coma as the staff of "Seattle Grace Mercy Death" (Alex's inspired new nickname) scrambles and argues at length, and sometimes in song, about how to save her and the baby, which is delivered alarmingly premature — and thankfully does not burst into an aria...read more
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Naima Adedapo, Haley Reinhart, Pia Toscano, Lauren Alaina and Thia Megia chat about living at the "Idol" mansion and their Motown Week performances.
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It was all about the tears on Thursday night's American Idol. But the tears weren't being shed by the two eliminated singers, Naima Adedapo and Thia Megia. Or even by Casey Abrams, who made it through on his own merit rather than relying on a judges' save. Rather, the waterworks were coming from 16-year-old Lauren Alaina, who was visibly upset throughout the second half of the hour-long results show...
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Record-company executive Jimmy Iovine may be getting the lion's share of the credit for working with American Idol's Season 10 contestants. But the singers revealed after the show Wednesday nigh there is another music-industry heavyweight who's been coaching behind the scenes: Jennifer Lopez's husband, Marc Anthony."A lot of the struggle that had been going on in prior performances was that we hadn't adjusted to the 'In Ears,'" says Naima Adedapo, referring to the custom-made earpieces that singers often use to balance out sound levels when they're singing with a live band on a big stage...
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American Idol's Top 12 take on one of the show's longest-running themes: songs from their birth year. Despite a flu bug hitting the Idol mansion, many of the contestants took the judges' complaints from last week to heart and kicked up the energy a few notches. However, for every good performance and exciting song choice, there were still plenty of snooze-worthy moments.
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Only a few steps from Topkapi Palace, Yasmak Comfort Hotel is in the historic area of the city. It features a spa center with a Turkish bath and air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi.
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Only a 5-minute walk from Istiklal Street, this designer hotel in central Beyoglu is a 3-minute walk from the Galatasaray tram stop.
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The best part of this hotel is the wonderful staff that work in the restaurant below the hotel. The room itself was clean, and the location of the hotel is fantastic if you plan to visit tourist attractions.
1) This is the loudest hotel I have ever stayed in. The building next door is under construction, and the building on the other side runs a business that involves a lot of power tools. 2) The air conditioning was programmed and couldn't be changed so we had to get the hotel staff to come to our room every night to lower the temperature. 3) To get to the reception area, you have to go through the restaurant and then through a door that opens to stairs that lead to the reception area. There is an elevator available at that point. The stairs are not a big deal for most people, but they are not convenient if you have a stroller. 4) A bigger issue for us – the door between the restaurant and the hotel is locked at night. The night staff is supposed to unlock it when needed, but no one was there when we wanted to go for a walk one night. We were stuck in the hotel. 5) A previous reviewer had mentioned the hotel being closed without notice because of a gas leak. I emailed the hotel about this before our trip, and they responded that the problem had been taken care of. However, we were asked to leave our hotel room one afternoon because "the police have to check the gas." We were told we could return about an hour later.
The location is excellent, close to everything specially the tram.
The towels were very shabby and looked so dirty we felt disgusted while using them. After 9:00 am they stop refilling the buffet for breakfast, although a lot of people are having there breakfast at that time, they don't even refill the tea!
What I liked? Location - wonderful. High level of cleanliness. Breakfast - Excellent. Staff smiling and welcoming. Finally, the hotel manager pleasant and professional . Criticism seems written by a source close to the hotel owner? Not at all!
Super location, fantastic brekafast, nice room!
Excellent location near all tourist attractions in SultanAhmet area. Got a superb room in the 6th floor with an amazing view. The staff was friendly, casual and really helpful. I loved this place, highly recommended.
Polite and helpful Staff. Cleaner than clean. Upper floor away from hustle and bustle. Quiet at night. Accepted all currencies and cards for payment.
Low price booked on line. Price raised by £10 stirling per night for extended stay 10 nights. Bottle of wine offered as compensation did not materialise. Resteraunt over-priced for Dinner. Dinner below average standard.
Great Location and value for money
it is a clean hotel, very good and helpful stuff ; great location, nice breakfast the working team is very freindly
the room is small
kind staff, great location if you're there to do sightseeing, great value for money and good breakfast!
For someone who knows Istanbul and doesn't want to spend time in the touristy areas, this might not be the right location. Smaller than expected rooms, but nothing wrong with them. There was a little hiccup in the checkout regarding the total amount of the stay (which was paid through Booking.com), but was easily resolved, so no real negative comments.
everyone was friendly and helpful during and the staff could speak English unlike any other hotel I have stayed in Istanbul.
Finding the hotel was kinda hard even tho it was right at the Gulhane metro stop.The signage was out of eye level.
Great location.. Awesome views. Great staff. Great bar/restaurant..
Attempted to fumigate the room - while we were still in it!??
Loved the room, so perfect, room was a great size, there was a tiny bit of street noise being so close the tram, but did not wake us, the restaurant downstairs was Devine!!! The food was the best we had in turkey, we were very happy with everything. Everyone was lovely and helpful. The walls a thin but if the other guests are quiet this is not an issue, I guess you only find out they are thin if your neighbors are up until 1am laughing loudly! But as we were also awake we didn't really mind. :D
Everything is awosome
Hotel doesn't have private parking!
Modern, functional and good rooms with value for money and great location.
Some may find toillet disturbing, since its only seperated by glass door, but it is not to bad.
The Blu Hotel is very well located in the historical center of Istanbul. The staff is really friendly and professional. The restaurant is great and the breakfast is amazing.
Nothing bad to say, everything was perfect.
a super nice hotel within a walking distance from the main attractions. The room was very comfy, clean and cozy. Though the windows were over a tram line and it could be sometimess too noisy in the mornings and evenings this should not be a problem since you spend all days out in the city. The hotel offered quite abundant breakfast. The personnel is friendly and helpful.
Staffs were super helpful. The location was great...it was just next to the topkapi palace...and about a 5 mins walk to hagia sophia and the blue mosque. I would recommend it to my family members.
Location is excellent.
+ Windows are not well made: they look new but with big gap. so heater did not work properly as cold wind comes from the gap. + hotel restaurant offers 15% discount but they then add 10% service fee in the bill.
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|1 You've forced me to talk this way, and I do it against my better judgment. But now that we're at it, I may as well bring up the matter of visions and revelations that God gave me.
|1 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.
|2 For instance, I know a man who, fourteen years ago, was seized by Christ and swept in ecstasy to the heights of heaven. I really don't know if this took place in the body or out of it; only God knows.
|2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was in the body or out of the body I do not know--God knows.
|3 I also know that this man was hijacked into paradise - again, whether in or out of the body, I don't know; God knows. There he heard the unspeakable spoken, but was forbidden to tell what he heard.
|3 And I know that this man--whether in the body or apart from the body I do not know, but God knows--
|4 was caught up to paradise. He heard inexpressible things, things that man is not permitted to tell.
|5 This is the man I want to talk about. But about myself, I'm not saying another word apart from the humiliations.
|5 I will boast about a man like that, but I will not boast about myself, except about my weaknesses.
|6 If I had a mind to brag a little, I could probably do it without looking ridiculous, and I'd still be speaking plain truth all the way. But I'll spare you. I don't want anyone imagining me as anything other than the fool you'd encounter if you saw me on the street or heard me talk.
|6 Even if I should choose to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will think more of me than is warranted by what I do or say.
|7 Because of the extravagance of those revelations, and so I wouldn't get a big head, I was given the gift of a handicap to keep me in constant touch with my limitations. Satan's angel did his best to get me down; what he in fact did was push me to my knees. No danger then of walking around high and mighty!
|7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.
|8 At first I didn't think of it as a gift, and begged God to remove it. Three times I did that,
|8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me.
|9 and then he told me, My grace is enough; it's all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness. Once I heard that, I was glad to let it happen. I quit focusing on the handicap and began appreciating the gift. It was a case of Christ's strength moving in on my weakness.
|9 But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
|10 Now I take limitations in stride, and with good cheer, these limitations that cut me down to size - abuse, accidents, opposition, bad breaks. I just let Christ take over! And so the weaker I get, the stronger I become.
|10 That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
|11 Well, now I've done it! I've made a complete fool of myself by going on like this. But it's not all my fault; you put me up to it. You should have been doing this for me, sticking up for me and commending me instead of making me do it for myself. You know from personal experience that even if I'm a nobody, a nothing, I wasn't second-rate compared to those big-shot apostles you're so taken with.
|11 I have made a fool of myself, but you drove me to it. I ought to have been commended by you, for I am not in the least inferior to the "super-apostles," even though I am nothing.
|12 All the signs that mark a true apostle were in evidence while I was with you through both good times and bad: signs of portent, signs of wonder, signs of power.
|12 The things that mark an apostle--signs, wonders and miracles--were done among you with great perseverance.
|13 Did you get less of me or of God than any of the other churches? The only thing you got less of was less responsibility for my upkeep. Well, I'm sorry. Forgive me for depriving you.
|13 How were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was never a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!
|14 Everything is in readiness now for this, my third visit to you. But don't worry about it; you won't have to put yourselves out. I'll be no more of a bother to you this time than on the other visits. I have no interest in what you have - only in you. Children shouldn't have to look out for their parents; parents look out for the children.
|14 Now I am ready to visit you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you, because what I want is not your possessions but you. After all, children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.
|15 I'd be most happy to empty my pockets, even mortgage my life, for your good. So how does it happen that the more I love you, the less I'm loved?
|15 So I will very gladly spend for you everything I have and expend myself as well. If I love you more, will you love me less?
|16 And why is it that I keep coming across these whiffs of gossip about how my self-support was a front behind which I worked an elaborate scam? Where's the evidence?
|16 Be that as it may, I have not been a burden to you. Yet, crafty fellow that I am, I caught you by trickery!
|17 Did I cheat or trick you through anyone I sent?
|17 Did I exploit you through any of the men I sent you?
|18 I asked Titus to visit, and sent some brothers along. Did they swindle you out of anything? And haven't we always been just as aboveboard, just as honest?
|18 I urged Titus to go to you and I sent our brother with him. Titus did not exploit you, did he? Did we not act in the same spirit and follow the same course?
|19 I hope you don't think that all along we've been making our defense before you, the jury. You're not the jury; God is the jury - God revealed in Christ - and we make our case before him. And we've gone to all the trouble of supporting ourselves so that we won't be in the way or get in the way of your growing up.
|19 Have you been thinking all along that we have been defending ourselves to you? We have been speaking in the sight of God as those in Christ; and everything we do, dear friends, is for your strengthening.
|20 I do admit that I have fears that when I come you'll disappoint me and I'll disappoint you, and in frustration with each other everything will fall to pieces - quarrels, jealousy, flaring tempers, taking sides, angry words, vicious rumors, swelled heads, and general bedlam.
|20 For I am afraid that when I come I may not find you as I want you to be, and you may not find me as you want me to be. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, gossip, arrogance and disorder.
|21 I don't look forward to a second humiliation by God among you, compounded by hot tears over that crowd that keeps sinning over and over in the same old ways, who refuse to turn away from the pigsty of evil, sexual disorder, and indecency in which they wallow.
|21 I am afraid that when I come again my God will humble me before you, and I will be grieved over many who have sinned earlier and have not repented of the impurity, sexual sin and debauchery in which they have indulged.
|Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved. (The Message Bible Online)
|Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online)


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The European Parliament today voted to exempt international flights from paying for their carbon emissions amid pressure from national governments to continue applying the measure to domestic flights only.
The full parliament adopted by 458 votes to 120 a proposal which would continue the current regulation of domestic flights only until at least 2016, a spokesman for the Parliament said in a statement.
The European Commission had proposed extending the regulation to cover the portion of international flights over EU territory, insisting Europe was within its rights to regulate within its own airspace.
EU member states came out against the plan, fearing it would reignite tensions with major trading partners such as the United States and China and hamper progress toward a globally agreed deal to curb rising aviation emissions.
"We invite the European Commission to rethink the usefulness of unilateral strategy that hits Europe without environmental gain," centre-right MEP Eija-Riitta Korhola said on Twitter.
But other lawmakers criticised the move, which will reduce by around three-quarters the amount of aviation emissions regulated via the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS).
"It is reckless to dismantle this effective climate policy instrument in exchange for a vague promise on a global scheme in the distant future," said Satu Hassi, a green party MEP, in a statement.
Last September, nearly 190 nations at U.N. aviation body ICAO agreed to design a worldwide scheme to limit aviation emissions by 2016 to take effect in 2020, but rejected letting Europe apply its own plans in the meantime.
Aviation accounts for around 5 percent of man-made emissions blamed for causing climate change. (Reuters)


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Lexington Realty Trust Reports Fourth Quarter 2012 Results
Lexington closed on its forward commitment to acquire the 80,000 square foot build-to-suit office property in Eugene, Oregon for approximately $17.6 million (9.0% initial cap rate). The property is net-leased for a 15-year term.
Overall in 2012, Lexington completed acquisitions/build-to-suit transactions for an aggregate capitalized cost of approximately $247.0 million. The properties have a weighted-average lease term of approximately 16 years and are expected to generate approximately $24.3 million of annual GAAP rent.
New and On-going Build-to-Suit Projects
Lexington entered into a new build-to-suit, an $8.8 million commitment (of which $3.2 million was funded as of December 31, 2012) to construct a 42,000 square foot retail property in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which is net-leased for a 15-year term commencing upon completion (9.3% initial cap rate).Lexington continues to fund the construction of the previously announced build-to-suit projects in (1) Denver, Colorado (8.6% initial rap rate), (2) Rantoul, Illinois (8.0% initial cap rate) and (3) Long Island City, New York (8.5% initial cap rate). The aggregate estimated cost of these four on-going build-to-suit projects is approximately $136.5 million, of which approximately $68.9 million was invested as of December 31, 2012. Lexington can give no assurance that any of the build-to-suit projects that are under contract or in process will be completed. Loan Investments Lexington closed on a $32.6 million construction loan (of which $3.5 million was funded as of December 31, 2012) for a 168,000 square foot build-to-suit data center in Norwalk, Connecticut. The interest-only construction loan bears interest at 7.5% and matures in November 2014. The property is subject to a 21-year net-lease. Lexington received approximately $2.5 million in full satisfaction of its loan investment in New Kingstown, Pennsylvania. 2013 EARNINGS GUIDANCE Lexington estimates that its Company FFO, as adjusted, guidance will be an expected range of $1.01 to $1.04 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2013. This guidance is forward looking, excludes the impact of certain items and is based on current expectations.
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InterCityHotel Bremen3 Stars
Bahnhofsplatz 17-18 Bremen DE-28195
Majestically located between the historical old-town, the fairgrounds and congress centre, the InterCityHotel Bremen is an ideal gateway for discovering almost all the prominent treasures in the environs.
Boasting loveliness and stylish decor, all the charming accommodation units will be your exclusive private space permeated by luxury and peacefulness.
Start your day in the Fleming's Brasserie and Wine Bar with a comprehensive breakfast and later, in the evening savour the fabulous international dishes such as seafood specialties that will surely make your dining experience a complete one. Alternatively, you can also visit the trendy bar that serves an assortment of distinctive drinks for its guests to feast on.
The perfectly designed conference and banquet rooms make the InterCityHotel an ultimate venue for a rewarding retreat. After an active day of visiting attractions, shopping or attending a corporate gathering, make sure you spare some time at the state-of-the-art terrace that will allow you to enjoy the spectacular views of the exclusive surrounding.
Additional Information
- 4 km to the Airport (Bremen)
Hotel Facilities
- Banquet Facilities
- Disabled Facilities
- Internet Access - Wireless
- Pets Allowed
- Bar / Lounge
- Faxing Facilities
- Laundry Services
- Restaurant
- Conference Facilities
- Internet Access - High Speed
- Lift / Elevator
- Safe Deposit Box
Room Facilities
- Cable / Satellite TV
- Mini Bar
- Telephone
- Ensuite / Private Bathroom
- Pay-per-view Movies
- Internet Access
- Radio
InterCityHotel Bremen Guest Reviews (45)
Excellent location.
Dainis Mors wrote on December 7, 2010
+ Location. -high price and without breakfast.
Kristaps Mors wrote on September 21, 2010
There was no English TV or newspapar at all. The price I paid should have breakfast includes
Mick Morita wrote on September 20, 2010
Acceptable but not what I would expect from a hotel in this category. No wi-fi except in the lobby. They had a few network wires to lend out, but not enough. Some of the staff was not very friendly. They don't seem to have personal experience of what it feels like to stay at a modern hotel with excellent service.
Anonymous wrote on May 11, 2010
Very nice hotel, a little bit noisy because of central station. Very good service and you will receive city transport tickets for all stay days:)
Rytis Bogdanavicius wrote on April 13, 2010
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InterCityHotel Bremen Guest Reviews
4.2 out of 5
Excellent location.Review by: Dainis Mors
Date stayed December 7, 2010
3.8 out of 5
+ Location. -high price and without breakfast.Review by: Kristaps Mors
Date stayed September 21, 2010
3 out of 5
There was no English TV or newspapar at all. The price I paid should have breakfast includesReview by: Mick Morita
Date stayed September 20, 2010
3.4 out of 5
Acceptable but not what I would expect from a hotel in this category. No wi-fi except in the lobby. They had a few network wires to lend out, but not enough. Some of the staff was not very friendly. They don't seem to have personal experience of what it feels like to stay at a modern hotel with excellent service.Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed May 11, 2010
4.6 out of 5
Very nice hotel, a little bit noisy because of central station. Very good service and you will receive city transport tickets for all stay days:)Review by: Rytis Bogdanavicius
Date stayed April 13, 2010
4.8 out of 5
very goog breakfastReview by: Anonymous
Date stayed September 2, 2009
3.8 out of 5
Good location - right next to the main train station/bus station - and good clean hotel. Breakfast was good. Will b e back.Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed August 9, 2009
4.6 out of 5
Very kind staff, clean and enough big room. Breakfast was great.Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed May 30, 2009
4.6 out of 5
I found the staff very helpful and the hotel is located just in the city centre with buses and trams. The hotel gives you a travel pass on the number of days you are booked with them. I would recommend this hotel anytime and would stay there when ever I am in Bremen.Review by: Blessing Adelowo
Date stayed February 27, 2009
4.6 out of 5
Next door to railway station but not noisy. Excellent location for Freimarkt. Nice breakfast and staff. 10 min walk into city centre.Review by: Troy Timmins
Date stayed January 30, 2009
4.4 out of 5
Good sized rooms right next to the Bremen Railway Station. Very helpful staff. Highly recommended and will definitely stay here again.Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed October 3, 2008
5 out of 5
I think you can´t find a better hotel in Bremen for this price. Everything was simply great - far better than we expected. A spacious, quite room, free tram and bus tickets, wonderful breakfast, excellent location...Review by: Veli-Matti Pulkkinen
Date stayed August 11, 2008
4.4 out of 5
Really nice and clean, good location, excellent value for money.Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed July 9, 2008
5 out of 5
my room was situated facing the busiest road in the vicinity, so due to the noise from both the road and the nearby railway the window could not be left open whilst i slept. fortunately the hotel does has air conditioning so a decent nights' sleep was had!Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed April 14, 2008
5 out of 5
Staff very helpful, breakfast excellent, rooms spacious, would definitely stay there again.Review by: Patricia King
Date stayed February 19, 2008
4.8 out of 5
very pleasant and comfortable hotel. Although situated right next to the railway, very quiet.Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed February 6, 2008
5 out of 5
The rail road caused some noise.Review by: Timo Hannonen
Date stayed January 22, 2008
4.8 out of 5
The staff there was very friendly; location excellent; a very extensive breakfast buffet; definitely a hotel to come back to!Review by: Anonymous
Date stayed January 16, 2008
4.4 out of 5
The hotel was bright and clean, service was good - nice breakfast. Rooms were good although we did have some noise from the railway behind.Review by: Roger Buddle
Date stayed December 20, 2007
4.8 out of 5
staff very helpful.lovely breakfastReview by: Anonymous
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- Name: Craigieburn Public Golf Course
- Region: Melbourne, VIC
Craigieburn Road
Craigieburn, 3064, Victoria, Australia
- Proshop: (03) 9308 2774
- General: (03) 9308 2386
- Holes: 18
- Metres: 6130m
- Par: 72
1. KiwiinMelb | Rated | 16 Sep 2014 | Add A Review
For $27, this course is well worth a visit.
The most surprising aspect of this course were the greens. For the price we paid, they represented outstanding value. They ran true and pretty quick, no mean feat for September after a reasonable amount of rain during the week.
No there aren't any bunkers, but is that a bad thing on a public track – where their maintenance can be really hit and miss? I say not. In no way is getting up and down easy. A vast majority of the greens are elevated, and short-siding yourself here (as I did a few times) means real trouble. It is quite patchy in places but roll it over as we did and it's no issue.
Couldn't disagree more with a previous poster that it's vulnerable to being ripped up by a low marker. We played off the back tees and whilst the first few holes were reasonably sedate, it bares teeth from the 8th onwards. On a really wind day it would be a brute, I'm certain.
The front nine does get a bit par-four laden but it's not a big issue. 1st is a great starting hole, and 18 is a great finishing hole where I'm certain a few hole-in-ones have kick-started a big night at the bar.
The pro was a friendly fella and we played with two members who couldn't have been better blokes. They even left with our numbers for a hit in the future.
Those with golf egos can stay away, but myself (single figure marker) and mates had a great time. As I said earlier, represents great value at a scratch over $25.
2. BigT | Rated | 06 Feb 2014 | Add A Review
Okay, 2 years on since my last review and I must say, the course is in excellent condition for February, despite the heatwave(s) in January. Fairways and Greens in good shape and there is plenty of run.New resident Pro is very helpful and has had some influence on course conditions.
3. BigT | Rated | 06 Feb 2012 | Add A Review
Playing this course 6 months ago, it was in the best condition seen in years, however after playing there last week, I will avoid it – the greens are now all patchy, looks like they are not watering them enough.
4. nuffert | Rated | 18 Sep 2011 | Add A Review
Played the front 9 here yesterday, we only got around 9 because it was way, way too windy. Straight drives were ending up 2 fairways over.
Front nine is solid, fairways are in good condition as are the greens. They look slick but rolled quite slow though.
Every green on the front was raised, they obviously have drainage issues in the winter.
Course is fairly straight and with only immature trees, it's relatively easy. Back 9 actually looks more interesting than the front.
Decent course but it's a long way from Melbourne and there are plenty of better courses closer to the City. I would probably liken this course to Goonawarra.
5. Jofa | Rated | 30 Apr 2011 | Add A Review
Played here a couple of days ago,
the course is in fantastic condition. Fairways were consistent and well looked after. Greens were a good pace and not too much damage.
That being said it was a fairly straight forward course and low handicappers would tear it apart.
There is no bunkers on this course.
Great course to play and nice and wide for beginners
- $20 for 18 during weekdays
- Well maintained
- Better then most public courses
- No Bunkers
6. seano24 | Rated | 18 Jan 2010 | Add A Review
Greens are very patchy. Good tees and fairways. All holes are very basic and very straight. Not sure how they can class a par 4 at 431m when it directly follows a 426m par 5. Both straight (surprise!)with nothing to them.
7. dsa4139 | Rated | 04 Nov 2008 | Add A Review
Has improved quite a lot based on the previous reviews I see here. There is now a water recycling facility which makes course condition less of an issue. Interesting mix of holes and lack of tall trees means that you can afford to drive relatively wayward and still be able to have a chance of making par.
Nice mix of holes which requires length, intelligence and the ability to be able to make some more interesting shots (can be windy sometimes and course undulates at some points). Overall, very nice course.
8. jaygolfer | Rated | 30 Nov 2006 | Add A Review
I am a big fan of this course, right from the first hole. It requires you to use most of your clubs throughout the day.
Fairways and greens have always been in good condition when I have had a chance to get down there.
I don't think length is an issue. Some holes require a nice hit with the big dog, and most others are very reachable without. However, the air seems to get heavier than usual there in the winter, and you will need to take a club or two extra, or you will fall short of the green.
I look forward to my next outing there.
9. davphill | Rated | 14 Nov 2005 | Add A Review
Having played here intermittently for over 10 years it is a delight to report that the course has improved out of sight!
So much so I committed to becoming a member this year, yes it's a long course and a test of stamina, on windy days it can be a beast, but overall a course that is continuing to improve.
10. titleist182 | Rated | 03 Feb 2005 | Add A Review
This course is great. 10 years ago this course was a shocker. But now it is frab.
The ground staff have done a great job. I mean it is no perfect but it is one long course. The staff are nice and give a helping hand. When I played there last the new fairways on 14 and 15 had just been open after being closed for about 1 month. They were supposed to be open in march, but they were 2 months ahead of time. And they have come up great. I suggest u play this course if u want a challenge for length.
11. craness | Rated | 24 Jan 2005 | Add A Review
Looking at the previous review of this course, I was compelled to write this to defend the course. I played the Craigieburn layout for the first time and I was surprised that the course is a lot better than stated in the previous review. There seems to be a lot of work being done on this course and the fairways are of quite reasonable condition, some of the holes have had fairways fully reseeded. There is still some holes currently being reconstructed, but the course has potential. The greens are of good standard and are quite true and fast. There is a combination of flat holes and undulating holes and is quite enjoyable course.
Standout holes:
1st - a 300m dogleg to the right uphill tee shot then down a gully is a great hole, there is no brown greens here.
8th - a long 407m hole that doglegs to the left with a tough green where anything over is punished by a 5 metre slope at the back.
9th - a good 370m uphill dogleg to the right, it is an exciting tee shot with OOB to the right.
12th - a mammoth par 5 of 496m, all shots are very challenging in the overall scheme of the design, a slight dogleg to the left, OOB to the left, second shot downhill and a green that has OOB at the back and a pond to the right.
18th - a very short 120m downhill par 3 over the creek to a very undulating green, a easy finish but a spectacular tee shot. Very easy to misjudge and over or under hit into trouble, also a very tough downhill put.
14th - Why would someone design a 430m par 4 hole when it is dead flat and into the wind, this hole should be reduced in length.
1st - The fact it's hole routing is the east, the tee shot at 7:00am in the morning is very tough with the sun in your face and affecting your view.
Overall this is a very good course, I was worried when reading the Undertakers review when my playing partners organised a game here. But at 6142m par 72 (ACR73) it is a long public course, but I found the fairways are quite wide and you get a bit of run on them, and most lies on them were good. There is a lot of potential, and seems like there is work being done to improve the course. However there are no bunkers, there seems that there was bunkers, but there are a lot of grass bunkers.
For $22 for 18 on the weekend and $14 for 18 on weekdays it is reasonable value for a challenging round of golf.
12. undertaker | Rated | 14 Jan 2005 | Add A Review
This course has to be by far the worst course that I have ever played (Nov/Dec 04). The green on the 1st hole was brown dead grass. No signage anywhere advising the golfer where the tees are.
The fairway reminded me of a farm paddock that has just been mowed.
Even if this was the only course left on earth, I would not play there again.
To some I may seem harsh, but I believe in being truthful.
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The excellence of Lawrence Technological University's programs is recognized by independent comparative guidebooks and other organizations: U.S. News & World Report America's Best Colleges, Princeton Review, PayScale, G.I. Jobs, and the Association of Independent Technological Universities.
U.S. News & World Report America's Best Colleges 2015
Lawrence Technological University ranked within the Top Tier of U.S. News' America's Best Colleges rankings for 2015. Within its classification of Regional Universities-Midwest, Lawrence Tech ranks 54th of 109 colleges and universities listed, including ties. Lawrence Tech has consistently ranked in the top tier of its category since the early 1990s.
LTU's College of Engineering moved up significantly in the rankings of best undergraduate programs for engineering in the U.S., from 41st
last year to 23rd in 2015. The U.S. News engineering rankings are based solely on the judgments of deans and senior faculty at peer institutions.
Lawrence Tech's online programs were ranked among the best in the 2014 national survey by U.S. News & World Report. The survey rated online programs on factors such as best practices, graduation rates, student indebtedness, and academic and career support services offered to students.
U.S. News & World Report also listed LTU as one of the Best Colleges for Veterans in the Midwest in 2015. The rankings provide data and information on schools that help veterans and active service members pursue a college education under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and offer federal benefits, including tuition and housing assistance.
Lawrence Technological University has earned the "Best in the Midwest" designation for the sixth year in a row from The Princeton Review, based on academic excellence and a student survey. Lawrence Tech was among the 159 colleges selected in the 12-state Midwest Region and 648 colleges selected overall, representing about 23 percent of the nation's more than 2,800 four-year colleges.
To receive the "Best in the Midwest" designation in the "2015 Best Colleges: Region by Region" school selections, colleges first had to meet standards for academic excellence within their region. Inclusion on the prestigious list also depended on the results of an anonymous survey that asked students to rate their own schools on several issues – from the accessibility of their professors to quality of the campus food – and answer questions about themselves, their fellow students and their campus life.
According to The Princeton Review, LTU undergraduates speak highly of their "very knowledgeable" professors who endeavor to "create opportunities for students" and strive to make sure "that they have all the tools to succeed."
The Princeton Review noted that Lawrence Tech students describe their teachers as "enthusiastic" and "highly motivated" educators who "bring [their] material to life" and allow undergrads to "have fun." Overall, undergraduates see Lawrence as "all about pushing students to learn everything they can in the classroom and be[ing] able [to use that knowledge] in the real world."
Lawrence Technological University also is in The Princeton Review's "Guide to 334 Green Colleges: 2014 Edition." In 2013 LTU was the only university in the Detroit area named to the prestigious list and one of only eight in Michigan.
LTU placed in the top 100 colleges and universities nationwide in the 2015 PayScale College Salary Report, which measures the earning power of college graduates.
The survey showed that LTU graduates with a bachelor's degree earned an average of $58,300 early in their careers and $97,600 by mid-career. The average mid-career salary for recipients of bachelor's degrees from LTU ranked 83rd among more than 1,000 colleges in the survey. LTU has the best ranking among colleges in the metropolitan Detroit region. For more, visit www.payscale.com/college-salary-report/bachelors.
For the first time, PayScale's 2015 College Salary Report also included salary data on graduates who go on to receive one or more additional degrees after receiving their bachelor's degree from the ranked schools. In that section of the survey, LTU ranked 90th among more than 1,000 colleges nationwide.
LTU also placed in the top 100 colleges and universities nationwide in the 2014 PayScale College ROI Report, which measures the return on investment (ROI) and increased earning power generated by a college bachelor's degree. The survey computed how much college graduates earned over the first 20 years of their careers, minus the cost of tuition, room, board and books, taking financial aid into account. PayScale then compared that number to the pay of a high school graduates who worked for 24 to 26 years.
The net return on investment on an LTU bachelor's degree over 20 years was $183,900, which placed it 91st in a survey of 1,310 colleges. See the entire list at www.payscale.com/college-roi/full-list.
The PayScale surveys document that students get the best return on their college investment by majoring in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM). More than half of LTU graduates (55 percent) included in the PayScale survey majored in STEM subjects, which was also true for most of the other high-ranking colleges.
Lawrence Technological University has been named to the Military Friendly Schools list for 2015 compiled by G.I. Jobs. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities, and schools that are doing the most to embrace America's military service members, veterans, and military spouses as students. This is the sixth year in a row that LTU has been honored as Military Friendly.
Tens of billions of dollars in tuition money in the Post-9/11 GI Bill make it easier for veterans to pay for college, but it is often difficult to find the right institution or academic program. "Veterans need a trusted friend to help them decide where to get educated. The Military Friendly Schools list is that trusted friend," said Rich McCormack, publisher of the Pittsburgh-based G.I. Jobs.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has designated Lawrence Tech as a "Yellow Ribbon School" for providing up to $5,500 per year to qualified veterans.
Lawrence Tech also offers military discounts to all active military, inactive, reserve or retired military – 15 percent off tuition and fees.
Criteria for making the Military Friendly Schools list included efforts to recruit and retain military and veteran students, results in recruiting military and veteran students, and academic accreditations.
Lawrence Tech was also designated a Top School in Military Advanced Education's 2015 Guide to Colleges & Universities, which measures best practices in military and veteran education and "arms students with information about institutions that go out of their way to give back to our men and women in uniform." Schools were "evaluated on their military culture, financial aid, flexibility, on-campus support and online support services."
Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU)
Established in 1957, the Association of Independent Technological Universities (AITU) is an organization of leading American technological institutions whose mission is to exchange ideas and best practices; to advance engineering, science, and professional education; and to inspire innovation.
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Carnegie Mellon University
Case Western Reserve University
Clarkson University
Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
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Harvey Mudd College
Illinois Institute of Technology
Keck Graduate Institute
Kettering University
Lawrence Technological University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
Polytechnic Institute of New York University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Stevens Institute of Technology
Webb Institute
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Gold Edison Award
Lawrence Technological University and the 19 other colleges and universities that comprise the Kern Entrepreneurship Education Network (KEEN) were awarded a Gold Edison Award in the category of Collaborative Networks and Support at the Edison Awards 25th anniversary celebration on April 28, 2012 in New York City.
The Edison Awards promote the time-tested characteristics of innovation of visionaries such as Thomas Edison. The Edison Best New Product Awards have recognized and honored some of the most innovative products, services and business leaders in the world.
The collegiate engineering programs in the KEEN network were recognized for their collaborative work together to instill the entrepreneurial mindset in all of the nearly 19,000 students they collectively teach. In addition to the rigorous technical fundamentals they offer as part of their normal engineering curricula, these engineering programs offer experiential opportunities aimed at instilling in the students a set of professional skills necessary for their future work.
In 2009, Lawrence Tech was awarded a five-year, $1.1 million grant from the Kern Family Foundation to further integrate the entrepreneurial mindset in the education of undergraduate engineering students.
In 2010, Lawrence Tech and five other KEEN universities formed the Dynamic Compass Network (DCN) to share innovative approaches to entrepreneurial education in curricular innovation, faculty excellence, a community of practitioners, peer collaboration, continuous improvement, and experiential learning.
Lawrence Tech took the lead by implementing a pilot project that provided benchmarks for the network.


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Timeline Information - Ph.D. Students in Graduate Studies
|Responsible Conduct in Research Course
|Offered in the Fall and Spring semesters. Student encouraged to take as early in program as possible.
|An email notification for registration is sent to students. Be sure to take action promptly after receiving the email, registration is limited.
|Draft of Program of Studies
|Within 9 months after matriculation (12 months for part-time students).
|Student and his/her supervisor must prepare and submit to the Graduate Studies Office a draft Program of Studies form that includes the designation of all required courses, options for electives, and the general area of research for the thesis (if applicable). *Draft does not require the signatures of the Graduate Program Director and the Dean for Graduate Studies.
|Appointment of Supervisory Committee
|Within 12 months after matriculation (18 months for part-time students).
|Student completes the Appointment of Supervisory Committee via Seguidor (view Seguidor instructions). The final appointment to be approved by the Dean for Graduate Studies prior to the first committee meeting.
|Initial meeting of Supervisory Committee plus Program of Studies
|Within 13 months after matriculation (19 months for part-time students).
|Discussion of selected coursework and student's general research direction/project. Student completes and submits the Program of Studies form to the Graduate Studies office.
|Prepare Individual Development Plan
|By the end of the 1st year of Graduate study.
|Most UNMC programs recommend use of myIDP. Contact your Graduate Program Director to confirm exactly which IDP tool/format is recommended. Submit the IDP Summary to the Graduate Program Director.
|Routine meetings of the Supervisory Committee
|Every 6 months until completion of degree
|Student provides short summary of progress since the most recent meeting, and Supervisory Committee provides feedback. The summary of progress should include research data and updates on coursework, publications, presentations, and awards. Student or supervisor submits minutes of the meetings to Graduate Program Director and Graduate Studies office.
|Request for Comprehensive Examination
|2 weeks prior to the examination. Note: the comprehensive exam should be taken at least 7 months, but no more than 3 years, prior to defense.
|Student submits the Request for Scheduling Qualifying or Comprehensive Examination form to the Graduate Studies office.
|Comprehensive Exam Report Form
|Within 7 days of completing the comprehensive exam.
|Upon successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam, the student completes the Examination Report form signed by the student and the Supervisory Committee, then sends to the Graduate Studies office.
|Admission to Candidacy
|After passing the comprehensive exam and completing the required coursework.
|The Application for Admission to Candidacy form must be signed all members of the Supervisory Committee and submitted to the Graduate Studies office.
|Apply for Graduation
|By February 1 for May Graduation
|Apply on-line using the CARE website - select Campus Records then Online Forms and complete the Degree Application plus pay a $25 Degree Application Fee. Download PhD Dissertation/Graduation Paperwork packet.
|By June 1 for August Graduation
|By October 1 for December Graduation
|Distribute Dissertation to the Supervisory Committee
|At least 4 weeks prior to the defense of dissertation.
|Members of the Supervisory Committee should provide feedback to the student within 2 weeks of receiving the document if there are major deficiencies.
|Application for Final Oral Exam (Defense of Dissertation) and Exam Report
|At least 2 weeks prior to defense of dissertation
|The Application for Final Oral Examination for the Ph.D. Degree (part of downloaded packet) must be signed by student and supervisor and submitted to the Graduate Studies Office. The form should not be submitted if major deficiencies in the dissertation are noted by the Supervisory Committee. The Exam Report Form signed by the Supervisory Committee must be sent to the Graduate Studies Office within 7 days after completing the final Oral Exam.
|Approval of Dissertation
|Upon successful defense of the dissertation
|Student should collect examining committee signatures on Title Sheet and the Report on Doctoral Degree form immediately following successful defense. Prepare remaining forms in PhD Dissertation/Graduation Paperwork packet, including the Proquest | UMI Dissertations (microfilming agreement) form.
|Survey of Earned Doctorates
|No later than 1 week prior to commencement
|The SED gathers data on students educational history, sources of support, and their postgraduation plans. Submit the certificate of completion to the Graduate Studies Office with the dissertation and other forms from the PhD Dissertation/Graduation Paperwork packet.
|Satisfying Requirements of the Ph.D. Degree
|Typically 7 to 10 days following successful defense but no later than 1 week prior to commencement for the semester in which student expects to graduate.
|Submit copies of the dissertation and other forms according to instructions from the PhD Dissertation/Graduation Paperwork packet to the Graduate Studies Office and McGoogan Library of Medicine . Pay Publication Fee. Return completed and signed Report on Doctoral Degree to Graduate Studies.
|Awarding of the Ph.D. Degree
|Commencement at the end of the semester in which student satisfies Ph.D. Degree requirements.
|August graduates are invited to the convocation and commencement ceremonies in December (no ceremony in August).


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The active material in PCM is a chalcogenide alloy, typically including at least one of the materials Ge, Sb and Te. The active material is placed between two electrically conducting electrodes, and resistance switching is induced by current flowing through the active material, causing a structural change of the material due to Joule heating. Phase-change materials exhibit two meta-stable states, namely, a (poly)-crystalline and an amorphous phase of high and low electrical conductivity, respectively. Switching to the amorphous phase (the RESET transition) is typically achieved in less than 50 ns, but requires relatively high current, whereas the transition to the crystalline phase (SET) is slower, on the order of 100 ns.
PCM scores well in terms of most of the desirable attributes of a universal memory technology. In particular, it exhibits very good endurance, typically exceeding 100 million cycles, excellent retention, and superb scalability to sub-20-nm nodes and beyond. However, a number of technological challenges need to be addressed for PCM to become universal memory. Apart from the necessary RESET current reduction and SET speed improvement mentioned above, a significant challenge of PCM technology is a phenomenon known as (short-term) resistance drift: The resistance of a cell is observed to drift upwards in time, with the amorphous state drifting more than its crystalline counterpart. Drift seriously affects the reliability of MLC storage in PCM because of the reduced sensing margin between adjacent tightly-packed resistance levels. Therefore, effective solutions of the drift issue are a key factor of the cost competitiveness of PCM technology [2010-2].
At IBM Research in Zurich we are working on various aspects of PCM technology, with focus on the enablement of MLC storage [2011-5]. In particular, we conduct fundamental research on phase change materials to understand their properties and to guide the design of new materials with improved characteristics. We also apply finite element model simulations to study the impact of electrical transport and other material characteristics on memory cells.
Furthermore, we engage in experimental characterization of PCM cells in various configurations, from single cells to large (multi-Mbit) cell arrays. Advanced characterization processes provide an abundance of data which serves as input for statistical modeling, and for the definition of effective algorithms that target memory reliability enhancement.
We conduct research into advanced signal processing and coding schemes for improving reliability, in the form of enabling higher storage capacity, longer data retention and higher endurance. Last, but not least, we design and implement novel circuitry for PCM chips in order to program and extract the memory cell information reliably, with low latency and efficiently, in terms of implementation area.


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Good news:
If you don't use your coupons before they expire, they're still worth the money you paid for them for an extra three months.
GrabOne FaceValue gives you another three months after your coupons expire, making it even easier to enjoy businesses all over New Zealand.
How does it work?
- A coupon is valid up until and including the expiry date printed on the coupon.
- If you don't use it before the expiry date for whatever reason, the coupon retains the value you paid for it for an additional three months.
- This means you can turn up to the business up to three months after the coupon has expired and put the money you spent to buy that coupon towards the service or experience printed on your coupon.
For example, if you spend $50 on a $100 dining voucher but don't use it before the expiry date, you will still be entitled to $50 worth of food and beverage services at that business for an additional three months.
The same goes for coupons without monetary values assigned to them. For example, if you buy a bungy jump deal but don't use it before the expiry date, you can still put the money you spent on the coupon towards a bungy jump, for another three months. Remember, the FaceValue of your coupon can only be put toward the service or experience printed on your coupon.
A few things to note:
- FaceValue applies to all deals that display the FaceValue icon. If the icon is not on a deal, FaceValue does not apply.
- It's always best to use your coupon before the expiry date, so you get the most value for your money. And if you're a bit forgetful, we now automatically remind you if your coupons are about to expire.
- During the FaceValue period, your coupon can only be put towards the service stated on the coupon.
- If the offer is seasonal, like a seasonal menu or chimney sweep service, the FaceValue of your coupon can be put towards a similar offer at the merchant's discretion.
- FaceValue does not apply to product deals, travel and accommodation-related deals, or time-dependent event deals.
- The conditions on your coupon still apply during the FaceValue grace period.