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The scene looked pretty easy on paper: Do�a Do�a, the matriarch of The Juanas, is scolding her maid when a mirror on the wall mysteriously shatters, a sign of bad luck to come. But the pellet gun that was supposed to break the mirror wouldn't fire.
"PFFFT!" went the gun. "Who'd we kill?" the camera director joked. Losana wasn't amused. As the prop man gave up, he took a pellet in his hand and hurled it at the mirror, shattering it nicely.
Cheap, low-tech and effective, that's the Mexican telenovela business, and it is succeeding wildly worldwide. Once dismissed as a Latin American curiosity, these shows, a hybrid between a soap opera and a miniseries, are gobbling up airtime in more than 100 countries and winning devotees from Russia to Ghana. Mexican telenovelas have helped make the Univision network the most popular channel in Phoenix, in English or Spanish, and the Mexican-owned channel Azteca America recently signed a deal with Cox Communications Inc. to bring its own telenovelas to hundreds of thousands of cable viewers in Arizona.
Venezuela, Brazil and Colombia also make telenovelas, but Mexico City is the capital of the genre. On any given day, at least a dozen telenovelas are being worked on in sound stages across the city. Shows air five or six times a week and last five to seven months.
By Hollywood standards, they are dirt cheap to produce: $50,000 an episode for the standard telenovela, $100,000 for a top-notch episode with on-location shots, special effects and big-name actors. The big studios have been experimenting with more-dramatic camera work and slicker production techniques, but most still look like a basic soap opera.
Much is improvised. In the scene from The Juanas, Do�a Do�a's dialogue was scribbled out in pencil that morning, and characters are sometimes killed off or given starring roles according to last week's ratings. The music is catchy and the Cinderella storylines are irresistible, especially in developing countries where there's not much else on the tube.
"With telenovelas, you've got a universal product, laughs and tears, at a very good price," said Mart�n Luna Ortigoza, production chief for TV Azteca, owner of Azteca America.
Global sales growingTV Azteca, the second-largest producer of telenovelas, says its international sales of the shows are increasing 20 percent to 25 percent every year, with Eastern Europe an especially strong market. Televisa, the No. 1 telenovela studio and producer of recent hits Rubi and Woman of Wood, has Web sites in Russian and English to serve its foreign fans.
"Next week, Rubi starts here in Serbia and Montenegro. I'm so happy! I'm dying to see that novela!" gushed a visitor at a telenovela discussion group on the Univision network's Web site.
The shows seem to transcend political divisions, with viewers in Israel and its Arab neighbors enjoying the same series, said Marcel Vinay, TV Azteca's vice president of international sales.
In conservative Muslim countries, scripts are tweaked and footage edited to eliminate kissing or explain away out-of-wedlock pregnancies, he said. In Israel, the translators invent things to gloss over Catholic phrases and concepts, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz explained in a recent column on the telenovela phenomenon.
Rachel Leket-Mor, a Hebrew literature expert at Arizona State University, used to write the subtitles for The Gaze of a Woman, a popular Mexican telenovela that was imported by Israel. The words had to share screen space with Russian subtitles aimed at Israel's Russian immigrants.
"They talked very fast, and many times there was not enough space to get all the information into Hebrew," Leket-Mor said. "But I think we did OK. It was very big there."
To sell the shows to English-speaking countries in Africa, TV Azteca dubs its telenovelas into English using American actors, Vinay said. But there are no plans to produce an English-language telenovela for Americans, he said.
"You would have to redo certain things, like the servants, which don't exist in the United States," he said. "Plus, (Americans) want more realistic stories. Here, the protagonist is always a virgin who doesn't sleep with a man until she marries."
Still, telenovelas are the main prime-time fare on all Spanish-language channels in the United States. Univision, the nation's biggest channel, relies on Mexican shows from Televisa. Telemundo, part of NBC, is producing its own shows in Mexico, Miami and Colombia.
Telemundo is also trying to inject details that U.S. immigrants can relate to. In January, characters in The Wounded Soul discussed a speech by President Bush about immigration. Anita, Don't Give Up follows the heroine across the U.S. border in search of her aunt, and A Mexican in New York is about a woman trying to reclaim her sons after being wrongly imprisoned.
One youth-oriented telenovela set in Miami, Los Teens, drew fire from the Parents Television Council, a conservative watchdog group, which said the sexual content "sets a horrible example for young girls." Telemundo said that the show was aimed at addressing problems facing youths and noted that it showed public-service announcements aimed at helping troubled teens.
Despite efforts to give telenovelas an American flavor, the most popular shows in the United States remain the melodramas set in Mexico with a rags-to-riches, love-conquers-all theme, said Ana Bertha Uribe Alvarado, a social-science professor at the University of Colima. Uribe's doctoral dissertation was a study of telenovela viewers in Los Angeles.
A visit to Mexico"These are people who are in a vulnerable situation, who are living in a country that is not theirs," she said. "In the chaos of a globalized world, this is a way for them to visit Mexico every night."
Azteca America is betting that Hispanic viewers in Arizona will feel the same way. In February, it began transmitting on Channel 41 (KPDF), a low-power station in Phoenix. In May, it signed a deal with Cox to deliver the network to every cable subscriber in Phoenix and Tucson, competing head to head with telenovelas from Univision and Telemundo.
Telenovelas are a major reason why Univision's local affiliate, Channel 33 (KTVW), beat out every channel in Phoenix during the July ratings sweeps. For Azteca America, getting on cable was especially important in Phoenix because half of all residents and 52 percent of all Hispanics watch cable instead of broadcast television, said Tom�s Urbina, regional manager for Una Vez M�s, Azteca America's affiliate.
"We can bring our novelas to all those people now, and I think it's going to be huge," he said. "These are stories of rich and poor, love stories, triumphant stories. That's the secret to their success."
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0941533344, Paperback)Drinking with Dickens is a light-hearted sketch by Cedric Dickens, the great-grandson of Charles Dickens. There are vivid and memorable drinking scenes in Dickens' books, and Drinking with Dickens abounds in recipes, many based on the drinks of Dickensian England and America: Bishop, Dog's Nose, Hot Bowl Punch, Milk Punch, Mint Julep, Sherry Cobbler, Shrub and Negus, to mention only a few. Unbelievably it seems to be the first book on this vast and important subject, and Cedric has added some recipes and experiences of his own.
The Victorian sources include a penny notebook dated 1859 and kept by "Auntie Georgie," Georgina Hogarth, when she was looking after the younger children of Charles Dickens at Gads Hill. It starts with a recipe for Ginger Beer, a teetotal drink which calls for a quart of brandy!
Then there is the catalogue for the sale of Gads Hill after Charles Dickens died which shows what was in the cellar at that time.
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Anglers and boaters looking to cool off in the Flathead River will soon have to do without a popular boat access area near Kalispell.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks plans to replace the bumpy gravel boat ramp, at McWenneger Slough Fishing Access, with concrete ramps.
This area is located four miles east of Kalispell, off of Highway 35.
Perch, bass and native pike fill these waters, making it a popular place to fish in the summer and ice fish in the winter.
But starting next week, fishermen will have to hold off on fishing here for a little while.
The FWP plans to put in a brand new concrete boat ramp to replace the bumpy gravel ramp. This will temporarily close the fishing access.
People who go to the area say the gravel tears up the bottoms of their boats. But, because this is already a popular place to fish, people fear the crowds.
"I suppose for general access it's a good idea. It'll make it a whole lot more accessible to a whole lot more people. But with anything, if you make it easier to get there then a lot more will show up. So, I'm sure it will get a little more crowded," said Nick Frucci, McWenneger Slough kayaker.
Nick Frucci is also worried that since the first couple of changes were made to McWenneger Slough a few years, he's already seen more people come.
Changes like adding a parking area and a bathroom that did not exist a few years ago. This has made the access more of a destination.
NBC Montana spoke to other fishermen who said they aren't worried about the crowds.
They say they fear that with a legitimate boat ramp, it will allow for more motorized boats which will affect their fishing.
Frucci agrees. He says even though it may end up looking nicer, it will make it easier to get in and out of the water, which in turn might not be a good thing.
"I understand that it will make it easier for some folks but there may come a day when my little kayak can't go out there because there's just too many boats," Frucci said.
The ramp will be closed periodically starting Monday, July 14, 2014 and construction will continue until August 15th.


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Mundelein Seminary | College graduates
Mundelein Seminary prepares candidates for the doicesan priesthood and provides full-time intellectual, spiritual, human and pastoral formation. Learn more about these and other components of Priestly Formation here.
Intellectual formation – for deeper understanding of Catholic faith to proclaim and teach God's Word
Spiritual and Human formation – for growth in prayer, celibate chastity and readiness for diocesan priestly life
Pastoral formation – for readiness for the ministry of priestly leadership with and for others in the Church
Human Formation – for the human personality of the priest is to be a bridgeand not an obstacle for others in their meeting with Jesus Christ the Redeemer of the human race….Human formation is the "necessary foundation" of priestly formation.
Seminary life offers opportunities for continued discernment, particularly in the first years. It is normal for knowledge of 'the ways of the Lord' to increase as preparation for the priesthood is undertaken.
St. Joseph College Seminary | Undergraduate
St. Joseph College Seminary is the undergraduate seminary program of the Archdiocese of Chicago, located on the campus of Loyola University in Chicago. Our faculty, staff, and college seminarians are committed to the formation of a vibrant community centered in the mind and heart of Jesus Christ. Through programs of spiritual formation, apostolic work, and academic excellence, our college seminarians have the opportunity to develop into well-educated, well-balanced Catholic men and to discern the Call to serve the Church and society as Catholic priests.
Quigley Scholars Program | High School men
The Quigley Scholars Program provides support for high school men, who are Catholic in the Archdiocese of Chicago and who have interest in the diocesan priesthood. Scholars attend a monthly formational meeting at St. Joseph College Seminary from September through May, and devote themselves to attendance at Mass, prayer, parish service, and other activities vital to their discernment. The Program is administered by the faculty and staff of St. Joseph College Seminary.
INSEARCH Discernment Group | Post-College men
INSEARCH Discernement Group is a six-month program (October through March) for post-college men with a serious interest in diocesan priesthood. Meetings are held every week in the evenings in downtown Chicago. The benefit of the INSEARCH Discernment Group is that it provides a weekly opportunity to engage the question about priesthood. In addition, a small fraternity develops among the men who participate in INSEARCH, sharing a common bond in the search to gain clarity around the question of priesthood. The program helps men gain clarity in their vocation by discussing discernment and the call of discipleship and priesthood. Priests tell their stories and offer presentations on spirituality and the life of a priest in Chicago. There are weekly prayer times and scripture reflections. A weekend retreat provides participants time and space to explore the movement of God in their lives. INSEARCH encourages spiritual direction for the participant to help him on his spiritual journey. For more information on the INSEARCH Discernment Group, contact Fr. Francis Bitterman at 312-534-8298 - email@example.com.


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Jersey Shore: Snooki To Make Appearance For Community Service
October 13, 2010 11:00 AM by Allyson Wells
Jersey Shore star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi will be headlining a special fundraiser as part of her community service for her summer arrest. The Donations of Love Drive in Seaside Heights, where Snooki was arrested, is a local charitable organization that provides aid to area animal shelters.
Snooki was arrested this summer in Seaside Heights and charged with criminal disorderly conduct. In September, Snooki plead guily to violating a local ordinance on public behavior. Snooki was fined $500 and sentenced to one day of community service. Snooki's upcoming benefit appearance was approved last week as part of her community service.
Joanne LaCicero is the founder of the organization and said, "All proceeds are going to the Drive. Nicole is not walking away with a dime from this." The organization helps provide animal shelters with spade and neuter programs. JoAnn Benson, Director of Toms River Township's Department of Human Services said, "Jersey Shore is a very popular show and we are thrilled that Ms. Polizzi would use her fame to help our township's homeless animals."
The community center is located at 1000 Bay Boulevard. Admission is $10 and patrons can bring their own items to have autographed. Autographed photos of Polizzi will be sold for an additional $10 at the event.
While Snooki is making the appearance to fulfill her own personal obligations, at least her appearance is benefiting a good cause. The Associated Humane Societies was founded in 1906 and is the largest animal sheltering system in New Jersey with three branches, and the raised funds will help the many homeless animals.
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Red Hook promoter teams with Castelli to support Hurricane Sandy recovery
- By Logan VonBokel
- Published Nov. 16, 2012
- Updated May. 3, 2013 at 4:06 PM EDT
- The Red Hook Criterium has partnered with race sponsor Castelli to sell the Restore Red Hook jersey, proceeds of which benefit local relief initiatives. Photo courtesy Gage+DeSoto
- The jersey is also available in a long-sleeved version, shown here. The web store accepts pre-orders through December 1, with jerseys shipping in January. Photo courtesy Gage+DeSoto
Hurricane Sandy hit the Red Hook neighborhood in the New York City borough of Brooklyn particularly hard and a local race organizer is stepping in to help in the rebuilding effort.
David Trimble, promoter of the Red Hook Criterium, has launched a fundraiser with race sponsor Castelli and local online boutique Gage+DeSoto to support two organizations working to rebuild Red Hook.
Until December 1, Gage+DeSoto is offering limited edition "Restore Red Hook" short sleeve and fleece-lined long sleeve jerseys, with all proceeds benefiting the Red Hook Initiative and Restore Red Hook.
"The Red Hook Initiative is a long standing community center that develops a lot of programs for lower income residents," said Trimble. "Their main goal is to empower young kids, but still keep them in the neighborhood. They are basically running relief efforts in the neighborhood. FEMA is even based out of the community center."
Restore Red Hook is leading the charge in rebuilding much of the downtown area and getting Red Hook-area businesses like Gage+DeSoto back up and running.
"We want to help out the downtown restaurants and coffee shops that we go to every day, that are no longer here," said Trimble about his selection of Restore Red Hook as one of the two affiliate initiatives.
"Castelli, who also sponsors the Red Hook Crit, proposed the idea and we had about three days to throw it together," he said. "The more money we raise for the neighborhood, the better. We had no expectations. We just put it out there to see what the response would be and it's already beyond my expectations."
As far as the race is concerned, Trimble says pulling the criterium together in 2013 will be a taller task after the storm.
"It's going to be more challenging to organize this year," he said. "The venue was and many of the local sponsors are hurting right now.
"I see the community rallying more behind the event to make it just as successful, which will be great to see."
The "Restore Red Hook" jerseys cost $100 and will ship in January.


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A study that found Phoenix employees in dozens of jobs are being underpaid or overpaid compared with the outside market has sparked a debate among city leaders about how best to remedy wage disparities.
City officials said employees as a whole earn salaries and benefits on par with similar jobs in both the public and private sectors. They used updated numbers from the analysis conducted by an independent consultant in 2011.
But pay for some specific types of jobs is far below or above the competition. The city significantly overpays employees in 15 job classifications and underpays those in 25 others, according to its Human Resources Department.
For example, an environmental-programs coordinator for the city typically earns about $87,200 per year, while someone in a comparable job outside City Hall earns about $72,200 on average. On the other hand, a type of equipment-service worker takes home about $36,700 with the city, compared with $42,600 on average elsewhere.
The comparisons reflect base pay, excluding benefits, for workers at the midpoint of the salary range for a job. Every type of job at the city has its own pay scale, and most of the city's more than 14,000 employees receive raises by moving up the salary ladder based on their performance and time worked.
To fix the pay disparity, city management had originally proposed to increase or cut select employee paychecks starting this June, with the changes gradually taking effect over a few years. Only those earning salaries at the top or bottom of the pay range for a job found out of line with the market would have been impacted.
However, city officials apparently dropped the plan after receiving mixed reactions from City Council members and employee-union leaders, including some terse push back on the idea of salary cuts.
"I just think that's fundamentally unfair," Mayor Greg Stanton said of pay decreases for existing employees, adding that salaries could instead be adjusted through attrition. "I let it be known that I don't support that."
Roughly 400 general employees would have been affected by pay cuts or raises, according to memos sent to union leaders in December. The changes would have saved the city a net of about $275,000 in the first year, less than the $430,000 paid to commission the study, city officials said.
The issue comes at a sensitive time: as the city prepares budget projections for the next fiscal year, and early indicators suggest sales-tax revenue remains sluggish. Meanwhile, public outrage is still brewing over City Manager David Cavazos' recent $78,000 pay hike. His base salary is now $315,000.
Luis Schmidt, president of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 2384, said his members were outraged when they first learned of proposed pay decreases. He said the news came about a week after workers learned about Cavazos' raise.
"It was just very thoughtless," Schmidt said. "You can't just change the rules in the game."
Human Resources Director Janet Smith said the city has slowed down the process after first presenting the proposed pay changes to employee unions in December.
She said council members will likely begin considering salary adjustments for vacant positions next month, but they will set aside changes that might affect existing employees for at least a few months.
"At this point, we don't have a set plan in place," Smith said, adding that the city is still talking with its employee unions about how to move forward. "We're kind of on hold."
Although it's unclear how city management will propose dealing with the pay disparities going forward, council members have a variety of reactions. The council must approve any changes to the salary range for a job.
Stanton and several others strongly oppose pay decreases for those already working for the city, but welcome raises if the city can afford it. They say the city must stay competitive to attract skilled employees.
On the flip side, some council members say city workers are being overcompensated compared with their counterparts in the private sector. They point out that city employees by and large received pay raises or bonuses throughout the recession, when the city implemented an emergency food tax.
"It's completely skewed the other direction," Councilman Sal DiCiccio said, adding that comparisons based on pay alone wrongly ignore the plush benefits city workers receive. "The public is constantly not being told the truth on this."
DiCiccio and Councilman Jim Waring, who said he also opposes pay decreases for current employees, have questioned the accuracy of the study, which was conducted by the Segal Co. Both councilmen said Segal did not survey enough private-sector companies and relied on national surveys.
Lisa Esquivel, Phoenix deputy human-resources director, said Segal surveyed seven local private companies on top of using survey data from reputable national databases. She said both sources are considered reliable by HR professionals.
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| 11 March 2011 | Issue 515
› Contents: news; Lancaster in the news; people; notices; what's on; ads
UCU ballots and potential industrial action
The results of the UCU ballots on pay/job security and USS Reforms are now known.
Some of you will currently be considering whether or not to support industrial action and the University acknowledges your right to exercise this choice. At times like these it is the University's duty to clearly articulate the impact of strike action on you as an individual staff member and we do this in the spirit of transparency and clarity.
For all those participating in strike action, the University will deduct pay for each day at the rate of one day's pay. This is calculated as 1/260th of the annual salary. Action falling short of a strike (called partial performance), for example, a refusal to carry out particular job duties, also constitutes a breach of contract. The University will not accept partial performance and will withhold a full day's pay for each such day of action in these circumstances. Staff will be asked to declare whether they are engaged in strike action, or action short of strike action. The amount withheld will be calculated at the rate of 1/260th of annual salary for each strike day or day that duties are partially performed.
With regard to USS pension benefits, membership ceases during a strike period or where there is partial performance. Contributions will not be paid by the University, and the University will inform the USS of the names of those involved. Where contributions are not being paid, the staff member is not covered for death in service.
As such you may wish to approach your UCU representative to establish whether UCU will be arranging alternative cover for the periods that strike action is called for.
Confucius InstituteLancaster University is to establish a major new hub for Chinese language and culture on campus which will complement the extensive China research and teaching activities across the University. When it opens early next year, the focus of the new Lancaster University Confucius Institute will be the development of credit-bearing Chinese language and culture programmes for students in all faculties and for staff. It will also offer programmes for the local community, schools and businesses. Aimed at the North West, it will be distinctive through its commitment to developing programmes which are adapted to support innovation, management and sustainable development - areas of expertise in which both partners excel. The Institute is awarded jointly to Lancaster and its partner the prestigious South China University of Technology in Guangzhou, and will be the 14th Confucius Institute in the UK to be approved by the Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban).
Former Home Secretary to give inaugural lecture at Lancaster
The former Home Secretary Charles Clarke is to make a three day visit to Lancaster this month in his role as Visiting Professor of Politics and Faith in the Department of Politics, Philosophy and Religion (PPR). The former Cabinet Minister, who played a central role in Tony Blair's Government and its response to terrorism, will give student lectures and will attend a UCAS Open Day with two hundred prospective students and their parents.
All staff are welcome to attend Charles Clarke's inaugural lecture at the Storey Institute in Lancaster on Wednesday 23 March, entitled "Politics and Faith: Why they are increasingly intertwined". The lecture starts at 7pm. Admission is free, without ticket, but please email if you wish to attend.
On the final day of his visit, Charles Clarke will give a postgraduate seminar followed by a talk to undergraduates on politics and human rights.
Wellbeing at Work Survey
The results of the Wellbeing at Work Survey have been widely communicated during February, and all Faculties, Departments, Divisions and other areas of the University have detailed reports (subject to minimum group size of 14), which are being shared with staff.
We now want to encourage Faculties, Departments and Divisions to form their own Solutions Groups. Advice and assistance with this is available from HR Partners and members of the Steering Group, who are receiving training from Robertson Cooper. In addition, starting on 11th March, a number of Solutions Groups facilitated by Robertson Cooper will also run in selected areas to explore issues and potential solutions aimed at improving staff wellbeing.
Solutions Groups – invitation to staff
The Steering Group has identified a number of issues in the survey results that would benefit from action using a cross-University approach. Two such issues are:
We are preparing to set up a separate Solutions Group of up to 14 people for each of these issues, and wish to invite staff from all parts of the University to take part. We are keen for each group to be balanced by including individuals with both positive and negative experience of these issues. The Solutions Groups will be run by Robertson Cooper consultants. To enquire about taking part, contact email@example.com
See the results of the Wellbeing at Work Survey here.
Underpass closure and changes for Buses and Car Parking
The University has had to temporarily close the underpass for the ongoing construction works until further notice. The bus terminus has been relocated to Bowland Avenue outside the Chaplaincy Centre and all of Bowland Avenue has been reorganised to support the new temporary arrangements.
This has implications for deliveries and car parking. Bowland Avenue is now access only for buses, deliveries, drop-offs and disabled parking. A 10mph temporary speed limit is now in force in Bowland Avenue. All visitor parking has been removed and relocated to North West drive. A plan showing the new layout of Bowland Avenue can be viewed here For further information about the changes to car parking, buses and deliveries click here For any further information about any of the above, please contact the Facilities help desk on 93333.
Staff Travel Survey – March 2011
In October 2010 the University introduced major changes to travel and parking policies. The changes support the University's Strategic Plan and Environmental Policy to manage the environmental impacts of travel and enable the site to grow and function effectively without the negative consequences of excessive parking demand and congestion.
All staff are asked to participate in a survey so that we can understand travel patterns and views of staff following the changes. Most importantly, we want to identify what improvements you would like to see made to ensure we can offer you the most benefit. The survey will be available to complete online from Monday 21st March. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete and the data you provide will not be attributable to any one individual. Paper copies will be available for those staff groups unable to complete the survey online.
You will also be entered into a prize draw to win Ł200 worth of prizes. To view further information on the Staff Travel Survey and to complete the survey online when it is available from Monday 21st March please click here.
Plaza Piece: Mass participation dance
Students, staff, friends and family, with little or no dance experience are invited to participate in Plaza Piece, a short mass dance event. Part of the festival taking place in week 21 to launch the new LICA building, Plaza Piece is a short, fun, large-scale outdoor work for movement and voice conceived and directed by professional choreographer and LICA lecturer Nigel Stewart.
If you want to participate in the dance it is essential that you are able to move quickly; willing to use your voice in a variety of ways; and available to rehearse continuously from 9am to 12noon (with a break) on Wednesday 30th March, and then perform at 1pm for about 10 minutes. To participate, register via the event website, and if possible bring bikes, scooters, rollerblades and wheelchairs. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Registration will close on the 23rd March or when we hit maximum numbers.
Audiosnap: Participatory music event. Music and music technology students will host a live radio broadcast on the 30th March, from 2-4pm. See here for further details. The campus community is invited to record and send in short sound clips – audiosnaps – for the students' improvisations to email@example.com
Energy Lancaster mini 'Sandpit' - 7th & 8th April
An opportunity to get away from the office to explore collaborative links and develop interdisciplinary research proposals in the area of energy. The Sandpit is available for all those already working in the area or those with no current research activities in energy but who have a desire to engage with the energy agenda. The costs of overnight accommodation and subsistence (including a workshop dinner) will be met by Energy Lancaster. To register your expression of interest in attending, email your name, department, energy interests and job title to the event administrative support, Emily Bowes by 16th March 2011.
Obituary for Professor Phil Levy who died on 23 January 2011.
Phil Levy was appointed to the Chair in our Department of Psychology as a 38 year old in 1972. His first job was to plan the design of the labs and testing rooms, to hire all the staff [a secretary, three lecturers and a technician to begin with] and to purchase enough equipment for practicals and staff research to begin in 1973. He was lucky in that psychology was taking off as a popular university subject but his great knack, as this week's Independent obituary suggests, was to appoint a string of brilliant researchers on the slimmest of evidence – a PhD [almost] completed and perhaps a few papers. Phil created an environment in which cutting edge research was a core activity of every member of the department, and he stimulated a healthy competition between colleagues for scarce resources. Lunch with Phil was regarded as a pleasure but also a follow up PhD viva, as he was keen to find out just what his new colleagues were thinking and to stimulate them to achieve more. Phil carried on in this way in increasingly wider circles, particularly in setting up and chairing the University's Research Committee, but also in the British Psychological Society, in partly setting up the first Research Assessment Exercise and in the ESRC. Although he ruffled a few feathers in this work, colleagues from around the world felt both a great respect and deep affection for Phil. We shall miss him. (Written by Professor Charlie Lewis)
Follow the link to an obituary published in the Independent.
Michelle Leek has been appointed Deputy Human Resources Director. In this role Michelle will be responsible for leading the delivery of key HR strategies, policies and practices in support of the University's strategic plan and continue to lead the HR Partner team. Michelle first joined the University in 2007, as Head of HR Business Partnering, following private sector appointments with the AngloAmerican Group and Centrica Energy.
Alan Deane has been appointed as Safety Officer. Alan will take up his appointment in May, and brings several years of safety management experience, having formerly held several appointments within Lancaster City Council. Alan's appointment completes the recruitment of a new team for the Safety Office, led by Angie Park.
Ann-Marie Houghton joins the HR Division as Equality & Diversity Adviser. Ann-Marie will work on a part-time basis of 2 days per week and will report to Rob Kemp, Manager Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity. Ann-Marie has been with the University since 1993 and brings much knowledge and expertise to her new role.
Dr Rich Ranker, the ISS Learning Technology Group Manager, has recently been elected to the Steering Group for the Heads of eLearning Forum. HeLF is the professional society which brings together the heads of all HE teams which support eLearning or Learning Technology in the UK. Rich's role within the Steering Group is to help the Chair manage communications with other professional organisations.
Distinguished Guardian international journalist Gary Younge spoke about his new book 'Who Are We: and why should it matter in the 21st century?' on March 8th at a lunchtime seminar in IAS organised by the centre for Transcultural Writing and Research. The event was chaired by Dr Lindsey Moore and led to a wide discussion about culture and identity attended by about 60 members of staff and students.
The AHRC Chief Executive, Professor Rick Rylance, will be visiting Lancaster University on 1 April and will give a presentation on the development of the AHRC's strategy followed by discussion. Open to all Arts and Humanities researchers and others interested in the development of the AHRC's strategy. Date: 1 April 2011; Time: 11.15 am to 12.00; Venue: Meeting Room 2/3, FASS Building.
Lancaster in the news
Subject Librarian Andy Holgate, has been filmed on campus for BBC Television, demonstrating his Iron Man skills. Presenter Jim Al-Khalili filmed at the low temperature physics lab in the Department of Physics last week, for the BBC 4 series The Story of Electricity where he explained how cooling helium to low temperatures increases its ability to conduct electricity. Follow link to see a list of people in the news.
Assistant Dean appointments for 2011-2012
Furness, Cartmel and Lonsdale College are inviting applications for the post of Assistant Dean. Assistant Deans are responsible for the investigation of disciplinary cases and the presentation of such cases to the Dean for adjudication. They may also be required, on occassion , to assist in the preparation of cases for presentation to the College Tribunal, University Dean, or University Tribunal.
Assistant Deans are senior members of college and form an important part of the college officers' team. The successful candidate will be required to live in a staff flat in college. Remuneration takes the form of a substantially reduced rent for such accommodation. As residents, the Assistant Deans are expected to be pro-active members of the college who engage with other college officers, college staff (including the College Administrator, College Residence Officers, and College Porters). The position would particularly suit a junior member of the academic or academic-related staff, a postgraduate student undertaking a research degree, or a student beginning a masters course. You must be able to show responsibility and initiative as well as good communication skills, lots of common sense and be able to work occasional unsociable hours. Appointments are subject to confirmation by the College Syndicate and a successful Criminal Records Bureau check.
Candidates should submit a covering letter and CV to the relevant College office by the date and time as listed below:
- Furness College - Bev Whitaker, 92696 by 3pm, Monday 21st March. Interviews will take place the following week at a date and time to be advised.
- Cartmel College - Cath Gorton, 92431 , Monday 21st March. Interviews will be on Thursday, 31st March.
- Lonsdale College - Juli Shorrock, 92296, Tuesday 22 March. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 28 March.
Carbon Awareness Roadshows and Wind Turbine support
Another opportunity to view the information and talk to the University's Environment and Sustainability Manager about the Carbon Management Plan, Travel Plan and proposed Wind Turbine Project. The displays will be available all day and staffed each day from 12:30 to 14:30.
- Green Links Day (various locations) – Tuesday 15th March 2011
- Library A Floor – Monday 21st to Friday 25th March 2011
- GreenLancaster Hub – every day during normal office hours.
If you are in support of the wind turbine planning application there will also be the chance to write a letter of support to Lancaster City Council at the Carbon Awareness Roadshow or you can do this online. The decision by Lancaster City Council's Planning Committee will now not be made until April.
Mobile Lancaster
The Mobile Lancaster project, which provides university based content to mobile devices, will come into operation after the Easter break. Once installed on personal mobile devices, users can check their timetable, access lists of events going on, reserve library books, view a campus map with key areas highlighted and much more. A mobile web browser based version will also allow any other web enabled devices to be included.
Please contact Brian Green in ISS if you want to be involved in this development, have existing content that could be included, or want more information. ISS IT User Forum
LUSI training
LUSI Academic Marks: Friday 18 March, 10:30am – 12:30pm, Training Suite 2, Library. This session is aimed at all staff who will be expected to enter marks and work submission information into LUSI.
Update on LUVLE Service Disruptions
The Learning Technology Group (LTG) which supports LUVLE would like to apologise again for the disruptions that users have experienced in using LUVLE. During February there were ten unexpected service disruptions, resulting in reduced LUVLE services for a limited number of active users. Typically, the services were fully operational again within six minutes of being disrupted. In order to fully reinstate LUVLE services, IBM (provider of the server software used by LUVLE) is working to resolve software problems. LTG is in close communication with IBM during this period of work.
In addition, LTG will further upgrade LUVLE servers over the Easter period. This will make LUVLE services less susceptible to disruptions. To report any problems you experience using LUVLE, please contact the ISS Service Desk:
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You can access regular brief updates on the LUVLE Service status LUVLE Service status. In addition, a site has been set up to provide access to more detailed information on the status of LUVLE Services. This can be accessed here.
Organisation & Educational Development (OED)
Staff who are managing others for the first time can attend the First Line Supervisors and New to Line Management course on 23rd & 24th March.
Honing your own people management skills is an ongoing process and there are opportunities for middle/senior managers too. Key Skills for Managers runs on 22nd March and the popular Effective People Management is returning for a four day programme on 30th, 31st March & 7th, 8th April.
Coaching can be an extremely effective approach when developing your team. Introduction to Coaching is taking place on 11th April with Coaching Through Change happening on 14th April.
For academic managers and senior researchers there is the Intellectual Property for researchers and academics on 21st March, Navigating your Research Career on 29th March, Development Programme for new and prospective Principal Investigators happening on 1st April and Ethics in the University: research and other issues on 5th April. New programmes that are presently under development include: Practical facilitation skills; Effective postgraduate supervision.
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Relocation of cycle centre
The cycle shelter located outside the old ISS building will be removed over the weekend of 12th/13th March and will be relocated to the opposite side near Bowland Main. This cycle shelter will be out of use for one week.
External Works to Bigforth Drive
External works to Bigforth Drive in front of the New Sports Centre will begin week of 14th of March. These works are to install new footpaths and crossings as well as a new bus stop and shelter. The project will be divided into 3 sections that will take 3 weeks to complete. The first week (starting 14th March) will involve the closure of the left of the two lanes heading towards the A6 from campus. This will allow for the assembly of the new bus shelter. The second week (starting 21st March) will involve the closure of the right of the two lanes heading towards the A6 from campus. This will allow for the works on the central reservation to be completed. The third week is to be confirmed. For any queries regarding these works please contact the helpdesk on 01524 593333 or on email@example.com. For further details click here
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Green Links Day – Tuesday 15th March
Green Lancaster will be holding a range of events throughout the day and evening for the environmental themed day of the university's One World Week celebrations. This will be a chance to celebrate some of the fantastic green initiatives going on at the university, and also to raise awareness and educate people on a range of environmental issues. Daytime activities will culminate in a large Green Links networking event, giving students the opportunity to talk to local and national environmental organisations and companies about employment in the sector. This will coincide with an interactive presentation from Small World Consulting's renowned author, Mike Berners-Lee, and a Future Choices employability workshop. To view a programme of events for the day click here. To view the Green Links poster click here. To view the Green Links flyer click here.
Centre for Transcultural Writing and Research event
Bermudan Novelist Angela Barry will read from her novel 'Goree: point of departure' on March 16th IAS MR2/3. She will be joined by Jeremy Poynting to discuss 25 years of production from Peepal Tree Press and the event will be chaired by Professor Roger Bromley, author of 'Narratives for a New Belonging'. 5.30pm start, entry free.
Live at LICA events
Saturday, 12 March
Making Time – a symposium. Nuffield Theatre | 11am - late
Nuffield Theatre
Concert Thursday, 17 March 2011 at 19:30
Valeriy Sokolov Violin & Kathryn Stott Piano
Grad Bar events
- Curry Night - Every Friday 5-8pm.
- Table Football Challenge - Beat the experts and win Ł100. Friday 11th March at 8.30pm
- Ulpha590 Live - Thursday 17th March @9pm
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Four years ago, nineteen-year-old Travis Brown made a choice: to raise his newborn daughter on his own. While most of his friends were out partying and meeting girls, Travis was at home, changing diapers and worrying about keeping food on the table. But he's never regretted his decision. Bella is the light of his life. The reason behind every move he makes. And so far, she is fed. Cared for. Safe.
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Seven Surprising Things That Make You Live Longer
Want to add years to your lifespan and squeeze more into your life? You're not alone. Researchers are constantly on the hunt for ways we can increase our longevity, and they have come up with some pretty surprising findings. To help pave the way for a longer life, check out these seven unexpected things that increase your lifespan.
Smiling in photographs
Next time someone asks you to smile for the camera, it may be wise to heed their advice if you want to live a longer life. A study by researchers at Wayne State University studied photos of former professional baseball players and found that the bigger their smile, the longer they lived. In fact, those players with the biggest smiles amassed an average of seven more years than those with none. It is believed that this is because big smiles in photographs reflect true happiness, which is beneficial for both your physical and mental wellbeing.
Having 'positive' initials
While you may not give much thought to your initials, a surprising study by researchers at the University of California has revealed that having initials that spell out positive words (such as ACE, WOW or VIP) could add years on to your life. The study found that men with positive initials lived 4.48 years longer while men with initials that spelled out negative words died 2.8 years younger. Having negative initials most significantly seemed to impact on deaths with psychological components such as suicides and accidents, although there was a noticed increase in longevity in almost all disease categories for those with positive initials.
Getting married
If you're lucky enough to have found the guy or girl of your dreams, research suggests that taking the next step and getting married could add years on to your lifespan. Being in love has many reported health benefits. In fact, researchers at the University of Rochester reported that a good marriage can be as beneficial for your heart as quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight and reducing high blood pressure. Multiple research studies and statistics have backed this up, showing that those who are married live longer than singletons, generally due to the fact that they have a higher income and experience less social isolation.
Being slightly overweight
While poor diets and obesity are bad news for your health, research has suggested that slightly overweight people actually live longer than those of normal weight, and significantly longer than those who are obese or excessively thin. However, David Feeny, who led one of the surprising research studies, has warned that this does not mean that normal weight people should attempt to gain weight to increase their lifespan. Experts explain that although being bigger may add a few years on to your lifespan - perhaps due to it helping to safeguard against the weight loss and frailty that often incurs in old age - that does not mean that it will increase your quality of life.
Having religious beliefs
Multiple research studies have shown that believing in God - regardless of which faith you adhere to - could help to boost your health and increase your lifespan. A study involving liver transplant patients showed that those who had "strong religious connections" were up to three times more likely to survive, even if they did not attend church. Research results published in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences also showed that people who attended regular religious services were 46 percent less likely to die during the six-year study. Experts believe that this may be due to increased social ties, less risky behaviour and also the increased ability to cope with stress.
Being a social butterfly
Healthy living can sometimes seem like hard work and it seems to be rare that the things we love are good for us. However, if you want a fun way to boost your health, take note: research suggests that making regular plans with your friends can help you to live longer by reducing feelings of depression, stress and risky behaviour, and encouraging you to look after your health. In fact, a study by Brigham Young University found that having a good social network boosts your survival chances by 50 per cent, while having few friends affects you longevity as much as smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
Whether you're having a giggle with friends or watching a funny movie, laughter is guaranteed to boost your mood and leave you feeling great. However, the benefits of laughter go way beyond that. Studies have found a multitude of ways in which laughter boosts your health, including lowering blood pressure levels, reducing bad cholesterol, enhancing the immune system and helping blood vessels to function better. A seven year study in Norway also found that those who laughed most often in everyday life were 35 per cent less likely to die during the study period.
Check out these 5 fun diet and fitness alternatives for more surprising ways to boost your health.
If wrinkles, memory loss and poor posture just aren't topping your 'must-have' list this year, it's time to take action against ageing. Give your health a boost and give ageing the elbow with these top tips to look and feel 10 years younger.
Not only is exercise essential for good heart health and for keeping off the weight gain that many of us experience as we get older, staying active is also important for good posture and skin. Improving your core strength and your body's flexibility through exercises such as yoga and Pilates can help to improve postural problems and correct spine curvature. Exercise also increases blood flow to the skin, which helps to nourish skin cells. Find the perfect workout for your body type with our perfect body shape plan
The Mediterranean diet has long been renowned as one of the healthiest diets in the world and, unlike with many faddy weight loss plans, the reported health benefits are more than just hype. This healthy diet is rich in oily fish; a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help to prevent cardiovascular disease, wrinkles and joint pain and which are beneficial for your brain and eyesight. It is also packed with antioxidant-rich fruit, veg and olive oil, which can help to protect against age-related illnesses and keep your skin wrinkle-free.
If you want to look and feel 10 years younger, adopting a positive mindset can make all the difference. Not only does positive thinking cut stress (which can increase your risk of heart disease and speed up cellular ageing) but a ground-breaking experiment by psychologist Ellen Langer studied the effects of positive thinking and found that when elderly participants were treated as physically capable and encouraged to think of themselves in this way, their bodies actually followed suit. Tests showed that the men showed remarkable improvement in many areas, including dexterity, speed of movement, memory, arthritis and blood pressure, and they even had better hearing and eyesight.
Not only does smoking increase your risk of many serious illnesses, including cancer and heart disease, it is also a major factor behind many common signs of ageing. Smoking can irritate the skin and deprive it of oxygen and nutrients, leading to wrinkles and dull skin. It can also increase risk of many common eye conditions and, according to research by the Erasmus Medical School in Rotterdam, can double your risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease.
Not only will reducing your sugar consumption help to improve your appearance by keeping off any excess pounds, it can also help to reduce one of the most bothersome signs of ageing – wrinkles. When blood sugar levels are high, a process called glycation occurs which damages the collagen in your skin, leading to wrinkles and sagging. This process also makes the skin more vulnerable to other ageing factors such as smoking and UV light. Check out these 10 ways to beat sugar cravings
Certain areas of our bodies – including our eyes, hands and neck – commonly begin to show signs of ageing before others, and these are often also the areas that are most neglected. To stay looking youthful whatever your age, make sure you pay special attention to these areas. Moisturise your neck every time you apply your face cream and apply a separate eye cream to the sensitive under-eye area. To look after your hands, try washing with a gentle hand wash and applying hand lotion after every wash. You can also give your hands an overnight treatment by slathering them with olive oil and putting on some softening gloves before you go to sleep.
One of the most visible signs of getting older is ageing skin. While this is often seen as an unavoidable part of getting older, there are many things you can do to help keep your skin looking youthful. While certain amounts of sunshine are beneficial for your health and skin, too much sun exposure is a major cause of ageing skin and wrinkles, so make sure you wear an SPF of at least factor 15 when exposed to the sun for over 15 minutes at a time. Switch to a higher SPF in hotter climates and when the sun is at its strongest.
If you've been choosing the same makeup products since you were a teenager, it may be time to invest in something new. While vibrant eyeshadows and setting powders may have looked great when you were younger, after a certain age heavy products can actually add on the years. To instantly look younger, make sure your skin is primed with a nourishing moisturiser, then apply a liquid foundation and blusher; steering clear of powder products which can settle into fine lines and wrinkles on the face, exaggerating their appearance. Opt for a sheer, plumping lipgloss and a volumising mascara for a wide awake, youthful look. Check out the 10 beauty mistakes that age you
Most of us lead busy lives, and this can mean that we cut back on our sleep. However, researchers believe that this could actually accelerate the speed with which we age. Researchers from the US Department of Medicine in Chicago found that the hormonal changes resulting from a lack of sleep trigger changes in the body similar to ageing, meaning that ongoing sleep deprivation could exacerbate or speed up the onset of many age-related conditions such as memory loss, obesity and diabetes. To look and feel younger, try to implement a regular bedtime routine and make sure that you are getting enough sleep.
Research suggests that frequent participation in mentally stimulating actives can reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, while separate studies show that the wider the range of relationships a person has, the less cognitive decline they will experience with ageing. To keep your brain young and healthy, try to take up a hobby that will both challenge your brain and ensure that you spend time with a wide range of people. Games such as chess or cards are good sociable activities that are beneficial for the brain, or you could consider doing some voluntary work or joining a book club, writing group, orchestra or language class to stay sociable and engage your brain.
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In the aftermath of the Connecticut slaughter of innocent children and adults, my faith observed "Holy Innocents' Day." King Herod, in his fear of losing power, had all children younger than age 2 killed, hoping to kill Jesus.
Every day children are victims of war, slavery, neglect and, yes, murder.
Sadly, it has taken the loss of 20 children, in a town like ours, to get our attention.
Quality child care, youth centers, money for education, help for families and homelessness must be addressed.
Then it comes to violence, which is a symptom of social unrest. Guns will never bring peace. Criminals and terrorists can purchase guns at gun shows.
Restrictions on guns protect responsible gun owners and police as well.
Write your legislators, use your economic leverage, donate to organizations that support gun control. Don't take your children to gun shows! Send them to peace camps. Better yet, start one.
Teach your children to fight social injustice, to love and promote peace. If we respond with fear by putting guns in our schools, we will teach our children to fear and to respond with more violence. "Raise up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs: 22:6.
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If you are one of the millions playing League of Legends, check your account info now. Riot Games released a statement saying that hackers have accessed its player data. Usernames, email addresses, salted password hashes as well as first and last names were accessed. Hackers also got encrypted credit card data used in 2011. Hashing is an algorithm used to make passwords harder to crack. Salts randomize hashes by adding random strings.
Riot said the password files were unreadable, but customers with easily guessed passwords could be in danger. Players with North American accounts will be required to change their passwords. Riot is also instituting email verification and two-factor authentication. You don't need to wait for the prompt, you can change your password immediately. And you should.
An investigation into around 120,000 transactions from 2011 using stolen credit card numbers is still ongoing. Riot changed its payment processing method since 2011, and hasn't stored any data using the same method. If you have any questions about your account, contact Riot player support.
Security experts recommend never using the same password more than once. You should also use combinations of upper and lowercase letters, numbers and different punctuation. Every time one of these databases gets compromised (and it happens way more often than any of us should be comfortable with) we see the same passwords. They include things such as 12345, password and letmein. These are all bad. It is an absolute hassle to go through all this. People, including those that don't think they're "into computers," often have as many as 50 passwords to remember. Between banking, shopping, social media and things you signed up for just to get a coupon, they quickly add up.
League of Legends is the most popular game in the multiplayer online battle arena genre. Being on top has its downsides, such as becoming more of a target for hackers.
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Mt. Pleasant Craft Beer Festival
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Downtown Mt. Pleasant
The event, hosted by the Mt. Pleasant Jaycees, will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. and is open to adults 21 years of age and older (valid driver's license or state issued ID required). Revelers will have the opportunity to sample some of the finest brews crafted in the great state of Michigan!
All ticket holders will receive a sampling glass plus six drink tickets upon admission. Additional drink tickets may be purchased for $1 each. Most beverages for sampling will cost 1 ticket per pour.
Click on the "Tickets" tab at the top to purchase your tickets today! VIP tickets are $35 and general admission tickets are $20. VIP ticket holders will gain early admission at 3 p.m. We can't wait to see you on June 11!
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Thandie Newton was pretty in pink at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) on Sunday. What do you think of her rose patterned gown?
She stars in "Vanishing on 7th Street," a horror film about four survivors of a mysterious plague of darkness who flee the shadows that seem to have consumed all of society. The thriller is from "Session 9" director Brad Anderson.
Hayden Christensen and John Leguizamo also star. The film hits theaters Friday, Feb. 18.
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Jennifer Lopez was happy with 'flabby bellyJennifer Lopez let her "flabby belly" hang out after she gave birth.
The singer-and-actress - who has two-year-old twins, Max and Emme, with husband Marc Anthony - remembers being so overjoyed after delivering her tots she just laid with Marc and laughed about her disheveled appearance.
She said: "I remember my flabby belly hanging out right after I gave birth. I kind of laughed and said to Marc, 'Look, baby! Isn't this crazy?' I just didn't care."
Although she was happy to be heavy in the aftermath of the joyous birth, Jennifer admits she looks back on photos of herself now and squirms at her size.
The 40-year-old beauty told this week's edition of Us Weekly magazine: "I look back at pictures from that time, and I'm like 'Oh, god, I was fat. I was still heavy eight months out!' "
The 'Back-Up Plan' star has since shed 50 lbs and admits she was inspired to reclaim her sexy figure by her children.
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ABI: 20M people will own BlackBerry 10 phones by end of 2013
Although Google's (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android and Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) iOS remain the dominant forces driving worldwide smartphone sales, both Research In Motion's (NASDAQ:RIMM) BlackBerry and Microsoft's (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows Phone are set to make inroads by the end of 2013, according to a new ABI Research forecast.
The global installed base of smartphones will total 1.4 billion by the end of this year, up 44 percent over 2012, ABI Research says. Android will power 57 percent of the market (translating to 798 million handsets), followed by iOS at 21 percent (294 million devices). But the firm believes the future will not be as duopolistic at it seems at this moment, projecting Windows Phone 8 will capture 3.2 percent of the market by year's end, followed by BlackBerry 10 (officially unveiled earlier this week) at 1.4 percent.
"2013 should be seen as relative success for both Microsoft and BlackBerry," said ABI Senior Analyst Aapo Markkanen. "For the end of the year, we expect there to be 45 million Windows Phone handsets in use, with BlackBerry 10 holding an installed base of close to 20 million… Our view is that the installed bases of this scale would be large enough to keep these two in the game. It will definitely also help that both firms have actively kept the developers' interest in mind while designing and rolling out their platforms."
ABI Research acknowledges that both Windows Phone and BlackBerry must also attract consumer interest to remain competitive. "The greatest fear for both Microsoft and BlackBerry is that the initial sales of their smartphones will disappoint and thereby kill off the developer interest, which then would effectively close the window of opportunity on further sales success," Markkanen said.
Looking beyond smartphones, ABI believes there will be 268 million tablets in active use by the end of 2013, up 125 percent year-over-year. Apple's iPad will control 62 percent of the market, followed by Android at 28 percent.
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lower court in California. The order was to stop sales of Samsungs Galaxy Nexus smartphone. Apple argued that this was inappropriate and asked for an en banc review, which means that a larger panel of judges would reconsider the decision made by the three-judge panel in October.
BAE signs $4.1-billion aircraft deal with Oman
UK aerospace and defense company BAE Systems has agreed a £2.5-billion ($4.1-billion) deal with Oman for 20 aircraft. BAE says Oman has signed the contract for 12 Typhoon fighter jets and eight Hawk aircraft, with deliveries expected to start in 2017. The contracts cover the supply of the aircraft and in-service support, BAE added. The deal is the latest in a series of contracts supply Oman: the country currently operates Jaguar fighter aircraft and trains pilots on an earlier variant of the BAE Systems Hawk.
RIM loses BlackBerry subscribers for 1st time
BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion, which is already struggling with plunging sales, said Thursday it lost subscribers for the first time in the latest quarter, as the global number of BlackBerry users dipped to 79 million and the stock plunged in after hours after the company said it will change the way it shares revenue with carriers. The Canadian company did add to its cash position as it prepares to launch new smartphones on January 30 that are deemed critical to the companys survival.


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IBM's board approved $10 billion US in funds for stock repurchases, in addition to $2.3 billion left at the end of last month from a previous buyback plan.
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"What I did see in the playoffs was guys that were sacrificing their bodies. Every shift,'' Chiarelli said. "We're not at that point yet. I recognize that. It makes it more clear where we have to be. But certainly it's more clear now when you see every player on every one of their shifts, they're going to sacrifice their body, blocking a shot or taking a check, whatever it is. That became very clear to me.''
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A crew member on Norwegian Cruise Lines' Norway spent a night at sea -- literally. The 24-year old (female, from Romania) employee was reported missing Monday night at about 10:30 p.m. while the ship was heading from Miami to St. Maarten. Once aware she was missing, Norway's captain, in conjunction with the help of the U.S. Coast Guard, located the crew member -- just north of the Turks and Caicos Islands. She had treaded water for some 12 hours.
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Yesh Atid chairman says peace necessary to ensure Israel's Jewish character, adds 'world should solve Israel's problem' when it comes to Iran's nukes
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Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid
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"We won't be part of a government that makes excuses to shirk our responsibility for the present and the future," Lapid said.
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But he went on to accuse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
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Some settlers in the audience wielded signs saying "Lapid wants to expel me from my home."


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Herself won't watch him. Scares her to death. (She doesn't like heights). They are a good show, those two but I do miss the mime... he was great fun...
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PADRES: CEO Alderson expected to step down Thursday
PEORIA, Ariz.-- Sandy Alderson's tenure with the Padres will end Thursday, a source with knowledge of the situation said Wednesday.
Multiple sources confirmed that Alderson has informed the team he is officially stepping down as CEO this week.
Alderson's departure comes as no surprise since he announced in February that he would leave as CEO once Jeff Moorad assumes ownership and control of the Padres, which will likely come Thursday afternoon. Moorad and a group of investors are in the process of purchasing the Padres from John Moores. At the time, Moorad said he expected to be in place as the club's CEO by Opening Day -- on April 6 -- and expected that Alderson would resign.
Calls seeking comment from Alderson and Moorad were not returned.
"We're awfully close to being able to announce the deal," Moores told MLB.com when reached by telephone on Wednesday night. "Things have gone as well as I could've expected, particularly because of Commissioner Bud Selig and his staff. The process has been fairly smooth from the beginning up until now. There have been no surprises."
Alderson's departure comes on the heels of a 63-99 season and an offseason that saw rifts develop with two of the franchise's cornerstone players. The Padres openly shopped ace pitcher Jake Peavy on the trade market one season after signing him to a long-term contract and watched longtime closer Trevor Hoffman depart via free agency after each side publicly criticized the other.
The team's prospects for 2009 appear bleak as well. Player payroll has dropped from a club-record $73.6 million in 2008 to near $50 million, leaving the Padres extremely short on pitching.
The team's recent woes have put a dark cloud over what had been a rather successful tenure in San Diego for Alderson.
The former Oakland A's general manager and president was hired by Moores on April 19, 2005 as a direct response to decision making that resulted in the Padres selecting local high school shortstop Matt Bush with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 draft. Bush has never played above Single-A, has been in legal trouble on multiple occasions and was recently traded to the Toronto Blue Jays.
During Alderson's tenure, the Padres won National League West Division titles in 2005 and 2006 and nearly reached the postseason again in 2007, losing a one-game playoff for the NL wild-card berth.
More recently, Alderson prompted the organization to place a stronger emphasis on its scouting efforts in Latin America. Last April, the franchise opened an $8.5 million baseball academy in the Dominican Republic. Then in July, the Padres spent a club-record $4.85 million to sign five international players, giving $2 million to Venezuelan teenage pitcher Adys Portillo.
Earlier this month, Moores expressed optimism about the organization's direction and lauded Alderson for establishing it.
"I expect the club will continue its investment in young talent, particularly in the Dominican Republic, which Sandy Alderson so ably began," Moores wrote in an email.
Following Alderson's announcement in February, media reports linked him to several high-profile positions, including the Chicago Cubs' CEO position. When recently asked about his future, Alderson declined comment and expressed disappointment that his time in San Diego was coming to an end.
"I'm still a Padre, and until that changes I'd prefer not to think about it," Alderson said.
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The Padres acquired pitcher Eulogio De La Cruz from the Florida Marlins for a player to be named later or cash. De La Cruz, a right-hander who is out of minor-league options, was 13-8 with a 4.34 ERA at Triple-A Albuquerque last season and also made six appearances with Florida. He appeared in six games for Detroit in 2007.


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Subject: Re: [hwloc-devel] Why doesn't my disk controller show up?
From: Guy Streeter (streeter_at_[hidden])
Date: 2012-10-09 15:22:28
On 10/09/2012 02:18 PM, Guy Streeter wrote:
> On 10/09/2012 02:03 PM, Brice Goglin wrote:
>> Le 09/10/2012 20:47, Guy Streeter a écrit :
>>> I'm trying to understand why for one of my systems the disk controller is not
>>> shown as an OS device. The PCI device is seen, but there is no OS device under
>>> it. It's a SATA controller emulated as SCSI, It think.
>>> gather-topology output is attached. Using hwloc 1.5 on Fedora 17.
>> hwloc-gather-topology does not gather I/O devices unfortunately (we
>> could gather OS devices, but we can't for PCI devices).
>> What do you have under /sys/bus/pci/devices/<yourpcibusid> ?
>> Do you see anything like hostX in there? What does in contain? Can you
>> walk in there until you find a "block" child?
>> I haven't tested on recent kernels lately, maybe something changed in
>> the sysfs hierarchy, I am booting a 3.5 to check things.
>> Brice
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> There are entries like that. I've attached the output of
> find -P /sys/bus/pci/devices/0000\:00\:1f.2/
> thanks,
> -Guy
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I have a wasp infestation in my back yard.
Oh yay – lucky me.
Who knew that there are almost no companies in my area that will come and remove a wasp nest from that high up in a tree? I mean, we are in VIRGINIA, for God's sake. I'm pretty sure that other people have to deal with wasp nests high up in trees fairly frequently.
But never fear – I have the problem well under control now.
We first discovered there was a wasp nest when AFG was trying to re-landscape the little tiny poof of area behind our townhouse that we refer to as a "back yard". The poor man was dive bombed by several Kamikaze wasps that managed to sting him through his 5.11 pants and socks!
Ike was the second victim. The poor dog – he was out taking care of business when all of a sudden we witnessed him jump about three feet straight into the air and come down in a rolling somersault. This was followed by what seemed to be my normally sweet and loving pit bull completely losing his mind. He was snapping and snarling at an area near his left butt-cheek – rolling, jumping, and running around our porch like he was in the throes of 'roid rage.
Actually, it was just a wasp sting to the butt. And as soon as Ike managed to close his jaws around the stupid thing, he completely calmed down and waited for us to open the door and let him back in the house.
I had to stop laughing, first, though.
A quick look out the Evil Blond Child's room showed us where the nest was located – right at the top of the tree.
It seemed like too much for me to handle on my own, so I started calling pest control companies.
"No, I'm sorry! We don't do wasp nests that high!"
"We might be able to do it. We charge $50 to come out and estimate for you."
I was getting so frustrated I even started calling the large, overpriced companies that advertise on TV. Little did I know that these companies now outsource their calls to India.
"Hello, may I help you please?"
"Yes, I'd like to get an estimate for wasp removal."
"No, wasP. With a P. PPPPPPP [here I kept making a "p" sound]."
AAARRRRGGGHHHHHH! I love a good Indian accent – it's like listening to music. But when you can't clean up the dog poop in your yard because of rogue stinging wasps, you just aren't in the mood to try and talk through that conversation.
I did everything – I emailed a contractor friend of mine. I even sent out a mass email to the other SpouseBUZZ authors lamenting Murphy and his darn law.
Then something She of the Sea said gave me an idea. I was going to win this war with the wasps if it was the last thing I did (and luckily my children have access to a phone and know how to dial 911 if it looks really dire).
You see, they sell wasp spray at Home Depot. And this wasp spray can shoot for quite long distances. I figured that if I were to barricade myself in Evil Blond Child's room and shoot the spray out the window, I could probably soak the nest and buy myself enough relief to clean up the dog doo in the backyard and get that re-landscaping done (by myself now, though, since AFG is gone again).
This is the window in question:
Notice how far that goes? Twenty seven feet – it was the longest spray guarantee I could find.
I waited until sunset when the wasps would be less active, planning my attack the whole time. Those wasps were going to rue the day, I tell you what.
So, at dusk I snuck into the room, opened the window, took the screen down, and closed the door. I had already admonished the children to KEEP THE DOOR SHUT! And to call 911 if it sounded like things had gone sour on my end. I put some Drowning Pool on to get me in the mood (Bodies, of course), which probably completely freaked out my neighbors. They know me fairly well, and are used to the sounds of Neil Diamond and Elvis coming from my house. Maybe Amy Winehouse if I'm in a saucy kind of mood. But Bodies? Played at maximum volume?
They had to know something was going down.
There was no wind outside, but I outfitted myself with AFG's shemagh to keep rogue sprays (and wasps) from most of my face. I was also decked out in jeans and long sleeves and a pair of gloves. You know, just in case. If I had walked into an airport dressed like this, I'm pretty sure I'd be taken in for the extra special searches.
I. Was. Ready.
I am happy to report that Operation Drown the Wasps was a full out success. My aim was apparently right on this time, as I soaked the nest from the start. A few of the wasps managed to stagger out during the bombardment, but a quick flick of my wrist soaked them, too. I emptied two cans on the nest before closing up the window and doing a round of celebratory air guitar.
Victory was mine this day!
Take that, Murphy!
Now, if I can just figure out how to get that nest out of the tree and disposed of…


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