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Process Control Trends--Part 2
When one is designing the control system of a new plant or updating the control system of an existing facility, the inexperienced might just make a quick I/O count and based on that figure, obtain bids and select the distributed control system (DCS) supplier. That's the wrong approach and is likely to result in endless extras and delays.
In order to develop an operator-friendly control system and guarantee a smooth start-up, one should first integrate the four main components of the total plant automation package: field instrumentation, safety systems, maintenance and simulation segments, and the plant-wide buses and networks.
Only after these four systems been defined and integrated, should one obtain bids from the DCS suppliers.
Field Instrument Integration
The first step in designing a new plant, should be to specify all the sensors, transmitters, final control elements, local controllers, motors and all other microprocessor-operated devices in the field, that are planned to be connected to the plant's networks or used to send information to, or receive commands from, the DCS system.
If the project is an addition or expansion of an existing plant, all the interfacing between the old and new must also be specified. The three types of interfaces most often used are OPC (OLE for Process Control), serial-to-highway-gateway and serial-to-serial port. Because digital field devices utilize a variety of communication protocols, the manufacturers provide interface cards to the common buses. Such cards are available for AS-interface, ControlNet, Ethernet TCP/IP, Foundation Fieldbus, HART, Modbus or Profibus.
This integration is not simple because some smart field devices are proprietary, and manufacturers implement the same task in different ways. To offer just one of the many examples, some manufacturers describe controller status by two parameters: Auto/Manual and Remote/Local, while others use a single parameter: Manual/Auto/Cascade/Remote-Cascade/Remote-Out.
Safety Integration
The second step in the overall design is to specify the requirements for physical layer redundancy in terms of the number and type of network levels required. It is at this point that one must decide if the plant's safety instrumented systems (SIS) and the plant's control systems will be separate, and, if they are, what kind of interfacing to use.
If the safety and control systems will not be separated, a decision is required on prioritizing, redundancies, hard wiring, etc. Some suppliers provide redundancy by building two of everything in the system as standard, others provide redundancy on an optional basis for power supplies, data highways, traffic directors, remote controller electronics and workstation video terminals. Yet others provide 1 for 1, 1 for 4 or 1 for 8 backup of controller file cards. In addition to the redundancy method, there are also differences in back-up diagnostics and of switchover method: automatic or manual.
When it comes to process simulation, the process modeling software packages (which will be discussed in subsequent column) can be very large and might reside in separate PCs or might even be accessed via the Internet. Therefore, it is essential that the communication bus network be able to interface with the process modeling software and that it is able to handle the volume of the information flow without interrupting the control functions.
Network and Bus Integration
The fourth step in the definition of the total plant automation package is to specify the network. In this step the user should evaluate which bus network is best capable of meeting the requirements of the previously listed three steps. HART is becoming the standard for interfacing with analog systems and Ethernet is becoming the standard for most office solutions. SCADA serves to combine field and control data to provide the operator with an overall view of the plant. While, there is no common DCS fieldbus protocol, all protocols use Ethernet at the physical and TCP/IP at the Internet layer. MODBUS TCP is used to interface the different DCS protocols.
The major DCS manufacturers accepted the IEC1158-2 fieldbus standard for integrating their systems by providing the means of communication between them. IEC-61804 specifies function block interfaces between technologies, while others can be integrated proxy function blocks, which can map the data from the systems of the other suppliers. The digital communication among these devices should be specified to include not only the requirements of control, but also those of self-diagnostics, maintenance and safety.
Selecting the DCS Supplier
The fifth and final step in this process of designing the total plant control system is to send out the whole automation package for bids. Only those DCS suppliers that support the selected network should be invited to submit bids.
In the specifications, it is essential to list all the intelligent field devices and external systems that must be integrated into the total control system. The bid specification should require the DCS supplier to include all that is needed, both in terms of hardware and supporting software to integrate the external devices and systems into the overall control system. Similarly, it is essential to clearly specify what software packages (advanced control, maintenance, graphics, simulation and training tools) must be included in the bid.
In case of the required graphics, the bid package should state which of the three IEC 61131-3-approved graphic control languages are to be used. The specification should also list the displays (graphic, detail, faceplate, alarm and event summary, trend, tuning, diagnostic and report), which the DCS supplier is responsible for preparing, and the types of dynamic elements (dynamos), background colors and aliases that are to be used.
The specification should also state the division of responsibilities between the user, engineering firm, system integrator and the DCS supplier for advanced control, graphics or other software development, simulation, training and commissioning tasks. The DCS supplier's responsibilities should be clearly stated in connection with training, preliminary checkout, fieldbus testing, safety system and advanced control testing, startup and controller tuning.
If the DCS supplier is selected before the control system project's scope is clearly specified, the consequences may be expensive, but cause construction delays, startup problems and compromised safety.
Bela Liptak, PE, process control consultant, is also editor of the Instrument Engineers' Handbook and is seeking new co-authors for the forthcoming new edition of that multi-volume work. He can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Hulk Hogan to Billy Ray Cyrus: This is how you take inappropriate photos with your daughter, brotha!
Brooke Hogan continues to spend her days in a bikini, but this time she was joined by her dad and his new girlfriend who, creepily, looks like Brooke. For those keeping score at home: Hulk's girlfriend has the back tattoo and her bikini doesn't tie in the back. Brooke has the sunglasses, her bikini ties in the back and she also has HER FATHER'S HAND ON HER ASS! WHAT THE SUPER FUCK?! If my daughter asked me to put suntan lotion on her bikini-clad ass, I'd say "Sure, honey. First, let me just put on my beekeeper's outfit, knight's armor, and some rubber gloves. In the meantime, could you be so kind to distract the lifeguard while daddy dives into the deep-end of the pool and, God willing, drowns? Aw, you're a peach."
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I Will Kick Satan's Ass!.
Basic Information
Name: Rin Inuzuka
Nickname: Salamander
Gender: Male
Age: 15
Clan: Inuzuka
His InfoLooks:
Rin is an averaged size teen with black hair with a slight blue hue to it. He has light blue eyes, pointy ears similar to that of an elf. And he bears sharp fang like teeth just like his ninken Kuro.
Rin usually wears black tight fitting jeans with 2 chains around his pockets. He carries a thin katana on his back. He is usually seen carrying Kuro on his back. Kuro is a tiny ninken with black fur and green eyes it very much looks like a cat but is 100% dog. When kuro gets angry his eyes change colors.
Rin has a protective and supportive personality. Rin can be very violent and get into fights often. but really has a kind heart. He supports his friends and tries to encourage and help them. Rin is very stubborn and immature he hates to lose. But in defeat will be the first to except it. He is confident in his abilities and determined to succeed in all of his goals.
I Will Become The Raikage!
Village Info.
Village of Birth: Konohagakure
Village of Alliance: Kumogakure
Rank//Chakra Info.
Ninja Rank: S Class Ninja
Specialty: Inuzuka techs
Elements: up to A rank, up to C rank, up to C rank, up to C rank Up to D rank
Inuzuka Techniques mastered
Your ninjutsu:
(Bunshin No Jutsu) - Clone Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:A clone made of the user that can move but it cannot use any juts.This clone is merely an illusionary projection of the user.
Note:The clone jutsu can be made with different elements and is a D-Rank jutsu under its own element.(Mizu/Water Tsuchi/Earth Sumi/Ink)
(Bikoku Ninjutsu) - Shadow Stealth Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:This jutsu lets the user follow the target covert by concealing the user's presence.
(Henge no Jutsu) - Transformation Technique
Damage Points:N/A
Description: Henge no Jutsu is a Ninjutsu technique, which every ninja learns at the Ninja Academy. Henge allows the ninja to transform themselves into any person or object. This allows the ninja to move with stealth or to trick their opponents.
(Gokan Sakusou) - 5 Senses Confusion Disorder
Chakra Cost:N/A
Damage Points:N/A
The user throws an explosive kunai at their target and the mist spreads threw the air. This jutsu causes the opponent to be hit by attacks even though they think they dodged it or countered it. This effect lasts for 2 turns.
(Kawarimi no Jutsu) - Change of Body Stance Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description: Kawarimi no Jutsu is a basic Ninjutsu technique. When in danger the ninja will quickly substitute themselves with another nearby object. This can be a block of wood or even another person. This allows the ninja to quickly flee and hide while the original object takes the brunt of their opponents attack.
(Nawanuke No Jutsu) - Escape Skill
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:Using chakra the user can escape from being tied down. This only works with non-chakra ropes.
(Kakuremino No Jutsu) - Magic Cloak Of Invisibility Technique
Chakra Cost:5
Damage Points:N/A
Description:The user will pull out a cloak that is pre designed for their use.Then by using ninjutsu they make the cloth blend into the background. Konohamaru used this to follow Naruto in episode 2 and got caught because he was holding the cloak wrong.Skilled ninja can see through this jutsu[Rank C and above].
Fuuton: Amatsu no Murakumo - Wind Release: Heavenly Gathering of Clouds
Type: Offense
Rank: B
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra: 20
Damage: 40
Description: The user gathers winds around his hands, which he then raises over his body, creating feather-like shaped winds from his arms and then sends large streams of them at the target in the form of wings, the feathers can cut the opponent.
training here
Kumogakure Customs
Raiton: Seiteki Sa-Chi Inu (Lightning Style: Static Search Dogs)
Rank: A
Type: Attack
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 40
Damage: 50
Description: The user focuses lightning from the clouds that strike down on the earth and leave a medium sized dog that can sense the static in the persons body. The dogs then go out and find the opponent attacking him with burst of electricty and themselves.
(User may not cast any other Lightning Jutsu while the Dogs are in play)
Lightning Release-Pattern Links: (Ruikei Rinkusu)Type:Supplementary/Attack
Chakra Cost:30
Damage Points:60
Description: By channel Ranton chakra into some wire and form complex string figure designs with the user hands.The figure the user creates can then be launched from the string as a powerful cutting attack made up of Ranton.The wire itself is said to be stronger than steel.
(Raiton: Shingai Nami ) - Lightning Release: Shock wave
Rank: A
Type: Attack
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra Cost: 30
Damage Points: 60
Description: The user focuses chakra in a piece of string. When the chakra reaches the string, it should create a shock wave. When the user hits the opponent with it, their skin will set on fire and peel of slowly.
(Raiton:shuzoku taka) - lightning element: Racing hawk
chakra cost:30
Descreption:The user counsintrates a big amount of lightning chakra to his mouth and than spits it out at the enemy.Than the user uses his chakra minipulation to form a hawk (only head and wings)
that attacks the enemy at high speed.
*can be used 2 times per battle
(Raiton:raikou enjin) - lightning element:Lightning ring
Typeffensive, Supplementary
chakra cost:20 (after the enemy is caught 15 each turn)
Damage points:15 (each turn once the enemy is traped)
Description:The user makes lightning in his hand and than makes it take shape of a circle.The user than can throw it on his enemy to demoblize them.Thus,stunning them.As the enemy is stunned and the circle of lighting is still on them it releases a shock wave that keeps stunning them.
*The user cant move while the jutsu is active
*While the jutsu is active the user can only use a jutsu that needs one arm and no handseals)
*can only be used twice per battle(cant be used on the next turn)
(Raiton: Hiraishin no Jintai) -Lightning Release: Human Lightning Rod
Rank: A
Type: Supplementary/Defensive
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra: 30
Damage: 60 (if opponent is within the field)
Description:The user emits a powerful field of electrical energy; anyone caught within it gains a negative charge. The user positively charges the air around him, meaning that if the opponent is within the field he/she is constantly shocked by lightning. Although, raiton jutsu are almost impossible to dodge while within the field, the field only extends 10 meters from the user. This jutsu also does a great job of disrupting electrical jutsu aimed at the user.
(Last 3 Turns)
(Usable only once)
(Raiton: Ryuusandan Haratsu Ami) Lightning Release: Shrapnel Explosion Net
Rank: B
Type: Attack
Range: Short-Long
Chakra: 20
Damage: 40
Description: The user charges a large amount of raiton chakra into a single kunai/shurikan and throws it at the opponent. The user then may preform a single hand seal and cause the raiton built up within the kunai to explode outwards causing the object to explode into multiple, metal shards covered in raiton that are connected to each other by a multiple electrical currents, creating a net effect that will easily subdue an opponent.
lightening element : double lightening sabers cut (raiton :futae raiton gontuo kire)
Rank: B
Chakra Cost:20
Damage Points:40 ( +10 at short range )
Description: by letting your lightning chakra through your hands , and making an lightening saber each one of them you can fuse it together in one X like slash directed at your opponent , or if you hit it directly to your opponent it will be more effective.
(RAITON: SEN HEIGOU)- Lightning Style: Beam Merge
Rank: A
Type: Offensive
Range: Short-Long
Chakra Cost: 60
Damage: 80
Description: The user will create two beams of lightning with his hands and then join the hands to create a rod-like beam with electric charges on the beam's covering that penetrates everything on the path. S-RANK Doton jutsu's are also destroyed by it.
~Can only be used by Kumogakure members~
~Can only be used thrice
Toucan Summoning
(kuchiyose no jutsu: kyofu)-summoning jutsu: kyofu
Type: Summoning/Attack
Rank: S
Description:the user bites their thumb to draw blood weave the summoning jutsu hand signs and place their hands on the ground. When done a full grown Akamaru size toucan appears in a puff of smoke. This toucan has a blade located where his top beak should be, that is able to spin fast enough to when he sticks is beak to the ground he can easily dig into it, normal sized wings, and has razor sharp talon attachment to make them abnormally sharp. He is also able to use raiton to make his spinning blade beak and talons more penetrable when attacking.
-note: can only be summoned once
-note: summoning last three turns
-note: no other summons can be in play
-note: must sign toco toucan contract
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His History
Background Info.
Growing up as a child Rin had behavior problems. Wheter it be at home or at the academy. Almost everyday Rin got into a fight or some trouble. Due to his bad behavior many of the villagers and other children shunned him. The only people that excepted him were his fellow clan members. As an Inuzuka clan member he was partnered with a ninken. His ninken Kuro was given to him after his father passed away. So Kuro was automatically loyal and friendly with Rin.As the years passed Rin trained hard in Inuzuka techniques with village elders Nemo. And even harder in his basic elements. Training with Roku in wind, lightning with shigure, Fire with McRazor and a good friend Erzo in water. At the age of 16 Rin could no longer handle being seen as an outcast so he left his family and clan in the hidden leaf, for Kumogakure. Upon his arrival in in the lightning village. He was accepted by new friends and old friends that joined around the same time as he did. Rin is now usual seen lying low and training until the day he gets strong enough to compete in tournaments and other stuff.
Kuro and Rin^
Satan Saga
But being a shinobi Rin life was not bound to go by with ease. A few months into his stay in kumo an ally left the village. The ally's name was Gaara. Gaara left the village when everyone least expected. Being one of the few villagers awake at the time Rin noticed Gaara leaving the village. But as Rin wasn't strong enough to fight him he ignored it and let the other villagers handle it. Gaara had left Kumo and ran off to the outskirts of Sunagakure. A few weeks of training and a s*** storm Rin felt he was strong enough to fight and defeat Gaara. So he went out to find the sand devil. Rin finnally encountered Gaara and they fought.
I'm here to kill you
Rin put up a good battle at first until he was overwhelmed by Gaara's endless sand jutsus.
You aren't ready yet
Injured from the Sand Burial Rin vowed to kill Gaara.
Satan Saga Part 1
To be continued.....
A friendly Rivalry
After the crushing defeat to Gaara Rin returned home to Kumo where he instantly begin to start training. While training one day a good friend of his appeared and challenged him to a friendly spar. Being overly confident Rin accpeted the challenge not knowing his opponents full potential.
Let's go Kuro
Rin right off the back transformed into a giant two headed wlf attempting to frighten his rival.
ewww! why transform into something so ugly?
I'm still smexier then you
Kaminari wasn't scared in the slightest bit possible. Having no fear he countered with little chakra.
But Rin wasn't ready to give up just yet. Going back on the offensive with 3 strong jutsus. After doing these jutsus Rin was at his limits and was exhausted. Noticing Rin being exhausted Kaminari quickly countered with his deadly lightning jutsus. But as a last resort Rin fled the battle field dropping multiple smoke bombs and running away. But before leaveing he left Kaminari with these words
I guess i wasn't ready yet
The Friendly Rivalry Part 1
3 weeks has passed and Rin still had the bitter taste of defeat in his mouth so he challenged Kaminari this time to a taijutsu and clan technique battle. It was Hyuga vs Inuzuka.
Let's do this Kuro
Without any words Kaminari went on the offensive. But Rin being a bit stronger countered with ease.
Rematch Time!
Rin using one of his special inuzuka techs he went on the offensive attacking Kaminari. But being a Hyuga clan member he used there favorite move.
(Hakkeshou Kuuten) - 8 Trigrams Heavenly Sky
Rank: C
Type: Attack/Defence
Range: Close
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: 30
Description: A rotation were the user makes his/her chakra into razor sharp lines and spins to attack and defend all in one move.
Deflecting Rin's ove and sending him back.
Damn Hyuuga!
That being said he jumped right back into the fight.
I hope this isn't you being serious
Smirking he countered Rin's attack again
All or Nothing, that's my ninja way. I will defeat you!
Kaminari ignores Rin's comments and counters with a few strikes. But Rin remebering the last time he fought he recalls Kaminari having a hard time with his special jutsu. Then just like that Rin and Kuro transformed into a two headed wolf yet again. And charge at Kaminari. Without hesitation Kaminari strikes Rin and Kuro in the chest sending them back flying.
Even with your power multiplied you are still no match for me.
Bursting back from the attack Rin has lost to Kaminari yet again...
I got you next time, I swear it
After saying this Rin passes out.
A Friendly Rivalry Part2
To be Continued.....
Shadows of Kumogakure
Sitting around had been getting boring for Rin so he thought it'd be fun to spar with his great friend and fellow clan member Ryu.
Ryu and Rin fought intensly. The two being evenly matched left the spar as a draw.
Shadows of Kumogakure Part 1
To Be Continued....
Satan's Flames need to be learned
Theme Song and Background Music:
Won: Winning?:sy:
Lost: Good Question
Permission from Jacob here
Update of Rin Okumura
~Approved~ this means that you dropped or unsigned the otter contract as you can only have one summoning contract at your rank and your other bio states, which is older, that you have otters.


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Holly Madison has officially left the Playboy Mansion for magician Criss Angel and his one million handcuff necklaces. Hugh Hefner, who's now down a girlfriend, is reportedly cool with the whole thing. It's not like he doesn't have spares. The Dirty reports:
Holly Madison moves out of the Playboy Mansion because she is sleeping with Criss Angel…. according to inside source though Hef is totally fine with it.
Holly Madison was really working her way into everything (will) at Playboy even choosing Playmates for the magazine. Now "The Girls Next Door" Producers are scrambling on how they are going to finish the show with Holly Madison- Ex-Girl Next Door.
I guess Holly was stuck between a cock and a not hard place. Hi OH! But, in all seriousness, folks, talk to your kids about Criss Angel. Because a douche is a terrible thing to be.
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Global top-tier schools will go head-to-head in $1M poverty challengeThe Hult Global Case Challenge announced today that Rice University's Jones Graduate School of Business has been accepted and will compete in the 3rd Annual Hult Global Case Challenge (Hult GCC) – an initiative that brings together top students from all over the globe to generate solutions to the world's most pressing social challenges. The Hult GCC, in partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative and its newly selected partners Habitat for Humanity, SolarAid and One Laptop per Child, will focus on developing catalytic solutions to the global poverty crisis.
The 2012 Hult Global Case Challenge will focus on breaking the cycle of global poverty through developing sustainable solutions that will provide affordable housing, affordable energy, and affordable education to the bottom of the pyramid. USD 1 million in seed capital is made available annually to provide funding to pilot the very best ideas.
"The Hult Global Case Challenge is thrilled that the Jones School has joined the initiative," said Stephen Hodges, President of the Hult International Business School. "This year's competition has tripled in size, bringing together some of the most talented students to help solve world poverty which can benefit billions of people."
Ahmad Ashkar, Founder and COO of the Hult GCC, attributes the success of the competition to the global youth revolution and said, "We continue to be moved by the large number of students from around the globe who are capitalizing on the opportunity to develop business models that target the bottom of the pyramid." "We wish every team the best of luck and thank the competitors from Rice University for joining us in this youth movement."
Each team selected was chosen from more than 4,000 applications received. Most colleges and universities had multiple team applicants with one or two teams from each school being chosen.
The Hult GCC regional competitions will take place on February 24-25, 2012 on Hult International Business School's five campuses in Boston, San Francisco, London, Dubai and Shanghai. The Jones School will compete in Boston in the Energy track.
All regional winners will be flown to New York City for the final competition, which will be held on April 26, 2012, concluding with an award ceremony at one of New York City's most prestigious landmarks, the New York Public Library. Every finalist will receive the opportunity to meet and have photos taken with President Bill Clinton, who will serve as the keynote speaker and present the winning team with the award.
The Jones School's team members include Jeff Dickerson (Tulsa, OK), Megan Manning (Des Moines, IA), Faria Nasser (Houston,TX), Jennifer Neeley (Beaumont, TX), and Rahila Odhwani (Miami, FL).
"We are excited about the Rice-Jones Graduate School of Business team making it to the Boston round of the Hult Case Competition. In the spirit of our mantra 'Leading Thought, Shaping the World,' our students' success is a reflective of their exceptional ability to transform cutting edge concepts from our global business and energy curriculums into actionable outcomes that can impact the world." –Sean Ferguson, Jones School Assistant Dean
The Hult GCC is the world's largest and most internationally acclaimed case competition featuring thousands of students competing from over 100 countries. USD 1 million in seed capital is made available annually to provide funding to pilot the very best ideas. Hult GCC's mission is to develop innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing social challenges and encourage breakthrough ideas from college and university students around the world.
To learn more about the Hult Global Case Challenge, please visit:
Website: www.hultglobalcasechallenge.com
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Kyrgyz President Kurmanbek Bakiyev participated in a ceremony that was organized to celebrate Teachers' Day at Philharmonic building in Bishkek, capital city of Kyrgyzstan. During his lecture Bakiyev emphasized the value of teachers in a society while describing the new reforms to be carried out in the education system and summarized the previous studies in figures. Bakiyev highlighted that the religious beliefs of the children should be paid attention and said, "No matter what the religious faith of a child is, he/she should learn the basic information of his/her faith."
Previously, The presidency of Kyrgyzstan Religious Affairs Committee had announced that the religion lessons would start in the following education year.


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Photocrafty by Sue Venables is a new fun and quirky 'how-to' book aimed at digital SLR camera users who have yet to venture away from their auto setting. Available from 8th October, the book offers new and exciting ways of making the most of a DSLR, like a photography course which can be taken at the reader's own time and pace. "What excites me about photography," says Sue "is that the possibilities are endless – yet most people don't even begin to explore beyond the basics. I see Photocrafty as an approach, rather than just a book. It's about embracing the unknown and being a bit experimental. I want people to be saying 'what would happen if I try that?' rather than being stuck with the 'point-and-shoot' approach to photography." Published by Punk Publishing, the 224-page paperback is available to pre-order from Amazon UK for £14.95.
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Manfrotto has just launched KLYP, a special iPhone case equipped with two adaptor clips ready to host its pocket tripods and LED video lights. KLYP will be available in-store from 1st October in John Lewis, selected Selfridges, Calumet, Dixons Travel, Warehouse Express, Amazon and will come in five distinctive kits. including 1) the case with the two adaptor clips, 2) the case complete with ML240 LED light, 3) the case complete with ML240 LED light and Manfrotto POCKET tripod, 4) the case complete with compact ML120 LED light and 5) the case complete with ML120 LED light and Manfrotto POCKET tripod. Prices for KLYP start from £24.95.
ReaSoft Development has released a new version of ReaConverter, its batch image conversion and editing program for Windows. New features include an ability to convert PDF/EPS/AI files with anti-aliasing option, support for a new raw image file format and new cameras, new editing tools and more. The program is available in three editions: Lite, Standard and Pro. The price for a single-user licence starts from $24.95.
Olympus and Sony today announced that the two companies have entered into a business alliance agreement and a capital alliance agreement through a third-party allotment of Olympus's common shares to Sony. Under the terms of the capital alliance agreement, Olympus will issue 34,387,900 common shares at a price of 1,454 yen per share. The agreements affect both the medical and the camera divisions. With respect to the latter, the two companies' stated aim is "to enhance their competitiveness, primarily in the area of compact digital cameras, by exploring opportunities for mutually beneficial transactions and collaboration between their respective camera businesses, including the supply of Olympus technologies such as camera lenses and mirror cells to Sony, and the provision of Sony image sensors to Olympus." As opposed to the medical field, in which Olympus and Sony have agreed to establish a business venture company with a capital ratio of 49%-51%, the two companies' camera businesses will continue to function as separate entities.
(Pictured above is the Olympus OM-D E-M5 compact system camera, which features a 16-megapixel Sony sensor.)
The Metz mecablitz 52 AF-1 digital is billed as the world's first hotshoe-mounted flash with a touchscreen-based user interface. Available for Canon, Nikon, Olympus/Panasonic/Leica, Pentax and Sony, the Metz mecablitz 52 AF-1 digital has a tilt-swivel head with a motorised zoom to cover the angle-of-view range of a 24-105mm lens, offering a guide number of 52 (in metres at ISO 100/21°) at the 105mm position. The illuminated touchscreen display rotates by 90° to remain easily readable with the camera in portrait orientation. Other highlights include TTL and manual operation (the latter with no less than 22 partial lighting levels), servo flash mode, high-speed flash syncronisation, 1st and 2nd curtain sync, a maximum recycle time of 3.5 seconds, an integrated flip-out bounce card and wide-angle diffuser for 12mm coverage, a modelling light and a USB port for the easy installation of firmware updates. Availability and pricing have yet to be communicated.
Source: Metz via 1001 Noisy Cameras
Following the news that Hasselblad's VICTOR magazine is to revert to print format following a period as an online only publication, the first issue is now available for purchase. Issue one of the new look VICTOR includes contributions from a wide range of top photographers, including Anton Corbijn, Marco Grob, Mark Zibert, Edward Burtynsky and Rodney Smith. "I am delighted that VICTOR is now back in print format, as this is the ultimate format to enjoy images," says Chris Russell-Fish, Hasselblad's Global Marketing Director. "We hope the long time fans of VICTOR magazine will enjoy this new publication and that it will also attract many new fans and lovers of photography." The magazine is available from exclusive magazine shops in London, Paris, Milan, Berlin, Madrid, New York, Tokyo and Hong Kong, priced at £15, €20 and $25, while photographers anywhere in the world can obtain the magazine from http://www.newsstand.co.uk at the cover price plus shipping costs.
Lytro, creator of the world's first consumer light field camera, has announced that it will expand distribution to both US and international customers. The Lytro camera captures all the light traveling in every direction in a scene. The camera gives creative photographers unique capabilities like refocusing a picture after it's taken and creating living pictures. Lytro has also recently announced availability for Windows, added accessories and is now generally available for customers. The Lytro camera will be available online at Target, Future Shop, BestBuy and Amazon starting October 9; in-store through retail in Australia, starting October 10; in-store through retail in Hong Kong and Singapore, starting mid-October; and in-store at CityTarget, starting November.
JP Distribution has added two Phocus Accent iPhone bundles to its portfolio of photographic products. The Phocus body is ergonomically designed, features brass tripod and conversion lens mounting points, and can be held with one or two hands. It also comes with a cold shoe for accessories such as external lighting gear. There are two Phocus bundles available - the £89.99 Phocus Accent 2 Lens iPhone Bundle including the Phocus body plus a macro and a wide-angle converter; and the £124.9 Phocus Accent 3 Lens iPhone Bundle, which includes all of the above plus a telephoto conversion lens.
FlickinAmazing is a full-screen Flickr client for the Apple iPad. Optimised for the multiple cores and Retina displays of modern tablets, this app helps you discover, save and share the most beautiful images hosted by Flickr. "I love Flickr," says Todd Ransom, founder and lead developer at FlickinAmazing, "It is still the most amazing photography site on the Internet, and it breaks my heart to see them losing ground to services that feature phone photography. The recent Internet campaign to save Flickr shows how passionate the user base is, and we all know what's wrong. Flickr doesn't have great mobile support. FlickinAmazing is our way of showing the world what an amazing experience Flickr can be on the iPad." FlickinAmazing is available on iTunes for $2.99.
Samsung are looking for as many people in the UK called David Bailey as possible to take part in a photography project. They're giving lots of David Baileys the new Samsung NX1000 Smart Camera to test the theory that it's so good that it lets everyone take photos like the world's best photographer. Samsung are also aiming to try and break a world record on Saturday. With just over a day to go for David Baileys to get in touch, visit this site to register your interest: http://wearedavidbailey.com/
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Offensive tackle Roderick Johnson, the last member of Florida's 2013 football recruiting class who had yet to enroll at the school, reported to campus Tuesday.
The Under Armour All-American from Delray Beach American Heritage was not able to enroll in Summer B with the other incoming freshmen because he was a half credit short.
Johnson had to take an online course, which he completed July 20, to fulfill his credit requirements.
The 6-foot-6, 315-pounder will participate in fall training camp, which begins Friday.
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Dog-friendly New Buckenham, 2 Dogs & 4 People
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Harman Kardon AVR-645 Home Theater Receiver
Good receiver for building up a serious home theater. The pre outs make it easy to add amps, so you can gradually migrate off the already very good built-in power section of the receiver. Get the receiver, get good speakers, get some heavy-duty amps, and by the time you need to replace this receiver, some totally new video tech will have come along and we'll all be listening to 14.4 sound.


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text: The Escapist's editor Russ Pitts has confirmed that there is indeed a Fallout: New Vegas press event currently in Las Vegas itself. Looks like after a wave of magazine previews now it's time for gaming websites. Let's hope they'll have something new in them and not the same information as before. He also posted the very first image of the NCR t-shirt. I want one too!


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Santa's TrainsMath brain teasers require computations to solve.
Santa Claus sometimes helps the elves by making some toys. He's not as fast as the elves, but he can still make 30 toys each hour. In order to keep from getting bored he starts each day by building 50 trains and then switches to building 50 airplanes. Then he switches back to trains and keeps switching back and forth until the day is finished. If Santa starts work at 8:00am, when will he finish his 108th train?
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ST. CLOUD, Fla. - Police are searching for a missing teenager with mental health issues after he abruptly left the hospital at which he was staying.
Justin Michael Loshaw, 19, was taken to St. Cloud Hospital on Jan. 11, but around 5:35 a.m. on Jan. 12, he gathered his belongings and abruptly left the hospital. He was last seen walking towards 13th Street and Budinger Avenue wearing plaid shorts with a blue, yellow and green shirt, a hat and tan boots. Losahw is approximately 5-foot-8-inches and weighs 180 pounds.
Police advise using caution when approaching Loshaw.
Anyone with information is asked to call the St. Cloud Police Department at (407) 891-6700 or Crimeline at (800) 423-TIPS (8477). Calls made to Crimeline remain anonymous.
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Mix the dressing ingredients together and pour over the kidney beans in a bowl. Toss and set aside while you roast the vegetables.
Toss the vegetables together with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, black pepper and 2 teaspoons of shoyu soy sauce. Place the vegetables on a baking sheet and broil for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally to evenly roast and prevent burning. Remove and toss the roasted vegetables in with the beans and dressing. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled. This salad is also nice tossed in with cooked Eden Pasta.
Per serving - 234 calories, 11 gram fat (40% calories from fat), 10 gram protein, 27 gram carbohydrate, 13 gram fiber, 0 milligram cholesterol, 268 milligram sodium


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NVIDIA Launches Mobile G70 Partby Derek Wilson on 9/28/2005 12:04 PM EST
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crittar - Friday, October 07, 2005 - linkis it possible to underclock the graphics card while not plugged into the wall to improve battery life? Reply
ohnnyj - Thursday, September 29, 2005 - linkBattery Life = 5 minutes :). Reply
DestruyaUR - Friday, September 30, 2005 - linkActually, untethered my 6800 Ultra gives about two hours. If I dial things down I can get nearly four hours.
The 7800GTX is actually far more efficient powerwise, so it would stand to reason that it'd give better battery life than the 6800 part, as well as run cooler. Reply
shabby - Thursday, September 29, 2005 - linkCheck out http://www.nvidia.com/page/go_7800gtx_tech_briefs....">http://www.nvidia.com/page/go_7800gtx_tech_briefs.... and click on the Tech Brief: PowerMizer 6.0 pdf and read page 5.
Looks like nvidia forgot to mention this little tidbit to everybody, let alone make a big deal about it. So much for ati having the first 0.09 micron part out, nvidia is already shipping theirs quietly. Reply
Pete - Thursday, September 29, 2005 - linkIt's not 90nm, it's just 110nm. This has been confirmed with nVidia by another source. If nV were as 90nm they'd likely be PRing this up and down (as would any other company), and it turns out the reason they're not is because they're not. :) But we'll probably see 90nm GPUs in the GF7 family (beyond RSX). Reply
Anemone - Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - linkPut in a 2.26 P-M and you'll probably get in the vicinity of 7k or more on 3DM05. We should see some testing mighty soon, so if I'm totally off base apologies ahead of time.
There is going to be a line forming to get these machines, so if you want one and don't want to wait till Feb to get one, best not tarry too long in signing up. The number of people in forums who were waiting specifically for this new GPU was large.
If however you don't mind waiting I'm sure it will slow slightly after the Dec holidays..
timmiser - Thursday, September 29, 2005 - linkDon't count on this being available in any other laptop other than the Dell XPS. Dell always does this with their mobility XPS platforms.
When they had the 9800 Mobility and the last generation 6800 Ultra, even though it was never mentioned in all the pre-hype from ATI and Nvidia, they only ended up in the Dell XPS laptops. Reply
timmiser - Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - linkWow, $3100 buckazoids to get in the door on this baby. Now if we can just get one of those 40% coupon specials from Dell, I'll be there. That'll drop it down to a more realistic $1800.
-Tim Reply
SLCentral - Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - linkAny news about if this chip has Dual-Link DVI? And no, that is not Dual-DVI, it's Dual-Link, to power a Apple 30" LCD. The desktop 7800GTX models have it. Reply
ViperV990 - Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - linkWasn't there a nVidia PP presentation floating around that stated the Go 7800 would be at around 5500 or 6000 3DMark05? That seemed awefully low for a 24-pipe part. Reply
defter - Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - link3DMark05 is heavily CPU limited, thus you will get much lower scores with 2.13GHz Dothan (Since Go 7800 is a mobile part, nVidia's 3DMakr05 score was naturally run on a laptop). Reply
ksherman - Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - linkthats sounds pretty nice!!! Reply
DigitalFreak - Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - linkIs this part cut down from the desktop 7800 GTX in any way (pipes, etc.)? Reply
DigitalFreak - Wednesday, September 28, 2005 - linkNevermind Reply


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COLOGNE, NUREMBERG, January 25, 2010 - It is now impossible to imagine the University Hospital of Cologne without e-mail. With the upgrade to Open-Xchange Server 6, the hospital staff can now use the latest groupware functions, as well as the AJAX-based web client.
The installation has been completed with a virtualized server in a highly-available ESX cluster. This makes it possible to transfer on the fly the server from one server room to another. All servers are redundant. If a server room fails, the other servers in another server room will start. The data for Open-Xchange Server is stored in a highly-available SAN and redundant copies are maintained. These measures increase the availability for hospital personnel and reduce potential downtime to a minimum. Indeed, it is important for the University Hospital that the system is available around the clock.
User data, in particular updating group membership, address data and name changes, are automatically transferred from SAP HR (the leading personnel data system) to Open-Xchange. And, the data from Open-Xchange is automatically transferred to the internal phone directory of the hospital.
The University Hospital of Cologne installation of Open-Xchange was supported by dass IT GmbH, a system integrator from Cologne. "Overall, through their commitment, expertise and experience, the dass IT company has very well supported the University Hospital of Cologne," said Alexander Mössinger, IT operations deputy manager at the University Hospital of Cologne. "With internal IT personnel, it would not have been possible to extensively test, consolidate and carry out such a migration at the University Hospital in addition to carrying on our daily business."
All Open-Xchange groupware features are available automatically to all employees with a mail account with 83% of staff using Open-Xchange to manage their contacts. About 1,500 people organize their appointments with the calendar feature of Open-Xchange. About 500 people use the Open-Xchange Infostore feature to share common documents. The new Open-Xchange web front-end is very popular, preferred by 80% of users; only about 20% use local e-mail clients like Thunderbird, Outlook Express or Outlook. Another big advantage of Open-Xchange is the support of mobile devices through the ActiveSync interface.
The University Hospital of Cologne treats more than 50,000 inpatients and 150,000 outpatients annually. Nearly 7,000 skilled collaborators, including more than 1,000 doctors and professors, provide medical services and care to patients. In research and teaching, the University Hospital of Cologne has a leading position internationally. For further information on the University Hospital of Cologne, visit http://www.uk-koeln.de.
Open-Xchange liefert Unternehmen, Bildungseinrichtungen und Behörden skalierbare und integrierte E-Mail- und Open-Xchange provides scalable and integrated e-mail and groupware solutions based on open source to companies, educational institutions and government agencies. Hosting providers worldwide offer high-performance communication solutions based on Open-Xchange Hosting Edition as software as a service (SaaS). Open-Xchange has development facilities in Germany in Olpe and Nuremberg, and also has an office in the USA in Tarrytown, NY. More information is available at www.open-xchange.com.


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Saint Leo Concludes Season with Record of 10-7
SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo women's lacrosse team concluded its 2014 campaign on a high note, defeating the Rollins College Tars by a final tally of 12-9 on Tuesday evening at University Turf Stadium. The win advances the Lions' record to 10-7, while the Tars drop to a mark of 7-7.
The loss for Rollins marks the first time the Tars have suffered a four-game skid since its 2008 season.
A total of eight players scored goals for the Green and Gold, led by junior Christina Minneci, who netted a hat trick on the night while adding an assist for four points overall. Kelsey Burns and Allie Sheftall each scored twice, while Alix Murray, Kristen McGovern, Joanna Chadwick, Emily Pittenger and Caroline Fraser earned one goal apiece. Sarah Johnson, Bethanny Jolly, McGovern, and Murray each earned one assist.
The Tars saw a four goal performance from sophomore Tyler Thomas, while Chelsea Pinneke scored two of her own. Alley Rhinehart, Amy Martin, and Claire Block added one goal each, while Caroline Lamere earned all three of the Tars' assists on the night.
In goal, Brittany Millsap set aside nine shots while allowing nine goals in 60 minutes of action. Millsap faced a total of 20 shots and 18 shots on frame from the Tars. Her adversary for Rollins, Elyse De Lisle, earned 12 saves while allowing 12 goals as she saw 32 shots and 24 shots on frame from Saint Leo.
It was an all-out battle from the beginning, kicking off with two goals by Thomas to give Rollins a 2-0 lead five minutes into the game. A timeout called by Coach Graham allowed the Lions to recollect, and the Lions came out of the breather on a mission.
Saint Leo rattled off four straight, including two from Minneci, to pull ahead to a 4-2 lead with 8:39 left in the half. Block broke the streak on a free position shot with 6:06 on the clock, but Saint Leo netted the next two to set the score at 6-3 with 2:45 before the break.
Despite the Lions' best defensive efforts, Rollins tallied two quick goals in the final 34 seconds of action in the first half, pulling back to within one of Saint Leo at the half, 6-5.
The second half saw the Tars come out of the break on fire, scoring two straight to pull back into the lead with a score of 7-6 just two minutes into the second stanza. Pittenger knotted things up once again with an unassisted goal with 21:47 to go, and two more goals by Saint Leo gave the Lions a two goal lead, 9-7, with 14:57 on the clock.
Pinneke pulled the Tars back to within one, with a goal off of an assist by Lamere, followed by Rhinehart with the fourth equalizer of the at the 10:26 mark. But the Lions were not about to back down, scoring the final three goals of the game to conclude the contest with a three goal lead, 12-9.
Minneci collected five ground balls, caused three turnovers, and won four draw controls on the night, while Allie Sheftall scooped up three ground balls and was a perfect two-for-two on free position shots. Overall, Saint Leo won the ground ball battle over Rollins, 21-18, but the Tars edged the Lions on the draw, winning 12-of-23 draw controls. The Lions were successful on 14-of-18 clear attempts, but the Tars managed to cause seven turnovers.
For the latest news, updates, and information on the Saint Leo women's lacrosse team, be sure to visit SaintLeoLions.com. Fans can also stay up-to-date on the latest Lions news by following Saint Leo Athletics on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube.


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"This is it. One day, one issue, thousands of voices."
Robin Beck, Lead Organiser, Blog Action Day 09: Climate Change
Blog Action Day has it all: a social experiment on a mass scale, for the good of the planet. And, whilst it's been pretty awe-inspiring to witness thousands of people write about the same topic in one day, it's fair to say we're most excited by that word in the middle: Action.
With that and #BAD09's climate change focus in mind, we're using our post here to share the work of Sebastian Copeland, the photographer, environmental advocate & polar explorer. (Full disclosure: I'm proud to say Sebastian is also my cousin).
Aside from the fact we're not-so-secret fans of exploration in all senses of the word here at Labs, the thing we most admire (as we've discussed on a more than one occasion) is the killer combination of ground-breaking creativity put to great use. In Sebastian's case, it's one thing to have enviable creative & technical skill as a photographer, director, writer & speaker, it's altogether another thing when that's combined with a fearless appetite for physical endurance and a single-minded commitment to putting climate change issues front & centre.


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Paragon Chateau
3450 E. Circle Drive NE,
3450 E. Circle Drive NE,Rochester, MN 55906
No one has favorited this theater yet
Opened in 2002 with ten screens, it was later expanded to fourteen. It was suddenly closed by CineMagic Theatres in January 2011. It was taken over by Paragon Theaters.
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CSWalczak on January 27, 2011 at 7:06 am
There is a picture here: View link
The theatre may have been named to evoke the memory of downtown Rochester's historic Chateau Theatre, which, though the building still exists, has been converted to a bookstore.
CSWalczak on February 1, 2011 at 2:56 pm
This theater has been acquired by Paragon Theaters of Coconut Grove, Florida. Paragon is planning to renovate and upgrade the theater before reopening it: View link
DarknessBeyondTime on June 6, 2013 at 7:45 pm
Current ownership should be Paragon Entertainment Group.
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Saint Michael's College recognizes the International Baccalaureate program and may award credits for up to two courses for each Higher Level examination passed with a score of 5, 6 or 7. Credits are not granted for Standard Level examinations.
The following is a list of Advanced Placement scores accepted by Saint Michael's. In order to be awarded credit, the Registrar's office requires that the official score report be sent directly to them from the AP program. If you need to request a score report, visit the AP Grade Reporting Services page at CollegeBoard.com.


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As flu season gets underway, health experts are urging everyone to get a flu shot, but they are especially concerned about vaccinating certain high risk groups of people -- including children and pregnant women.
To guard against influenza, a growing number of children are getting a squirt instead of a shot.
"We do now have a nasal mist spray that can be used, and that form is routinely recommended or can be given to any child two years of age and older, who is otherwise healthy," said Dr. Camille Sabella, a pediatric infectious disease expert at Cleveland Clinic.
If your child is under age two, has a weakened immune system or suffers from wheezing, experts said they will need the regular shot.
The flu vaccine is grown in chicken eggs, so people with egg allergies have traditionally been told to avoid flu shots. However, recent studies suggest many children with egg allergies can be safely vaccinated, but be sure to talk to your child's pediatrician and allergist first.
Flu shots are not approved for babies under six months, so it's especially critical for pregnant women to be vaccinated.
"Not only are women more vulnerable to influenza complications during pregnancy, but their babies may be affected by the flu," said Dr. Susan Rehm, an infectious disease specialist from Cleveland Clinic.
Flumist is not an option if you're pregnant, but the regular shot is safe to get any time during pregnancy, during any trimester.
"We know that pregnant women who get vaccinated for the flu have healthier babies. They also pass on their antibodies to the newborn in the first 6 months of life," said Rehm.
Having people around the baby vaccinated also helps. That's called "cocooning."
Experts said flu shots are also critical for other high risk groups, including people with chronic medical problems, anyone age 65 and up and people who live with or care for people considered high risk.
Flu shots are available at most doctors' offices, local health departments and major drug store chains.
To learn more about the influenza vaccine and who should be vaccinated, click here.
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Hi there guys,
I am having a growing issue with SPAM.
I use Site5 for my hosting company and within CPANEL I've enabled the SPAM filters and SPAMAssissin. That being said I still get a large amount of SPAM.
My clients are having the same problem. I am wondering if there is anything I can use to prevent SPAM.
Without direct access to your server settings, there's not much you can do. This is really your hosting provider's responsibility. Keep pushing them for info until they do something about it.
What do you make of this, http://www.spamhero.com/, looks fairly promising. I have contacted my hosting company and I got the following message:
I have added the spam filter, but the issue still does persist. I am thinking possibly because I had the email addresses included in the web page it made it easy for bots to scan and get the email for spam purposes. In either case I can't disapoint my clients, so a solution needs to be found.
I have no experience with spamhero. I still maintain that it is the provider's responsibility. Why should you spend money on a problem they should be solving - in their reply, they are apologizing for the problem, which, by inference, is accepting responsibility.
Keep chasing them and try and find out if any more of their customers are affected.
I am very happy with my hosting company. I am sure that the issue might have to do with either them or the WordPress installation. I don't wish to change my hosting providers. I honestly don't mind incorporating something extra into my management cost if it's going to benefit the customers.
I'm not suggesting that you change hosting provider. No harm in trying something like spamhero, it has a 30-day free trial offer I believe. Still worth pushing your provider though.
As you're using WP it might be worth looking for a suitable plugin, but that would have to be installed on all your WP sites.
Some of these are akin to closing the barn door after the horse has bolted but nonetheless:
Make sure you don't have any 'catch all' email addresses set up.If possible avoid generic addresses such as info@ sales@ etcIf possible use forms on their website and avoid unprotected email links on the site Turn on greylisting if the customer can handle a short wait on email delivery of incoming mailEducate customers on not using primary business email addresses to sign up/register/subscribe to anythingUse google apps email or other 3rd party email service that is competent
Site5 (cPanel) allows you to configure your SpamAssassin settings to tighten-up (or make slack) to handle SPAM. Their staff should be able to help you (they used to have helpful support - not sure these days as I've moved on for a different reason) if you don't know what settings to use.
Hi Sega,
Yep spam is a constant problem, currently we use Spamassassin primarily, and as spammers change tactics it adjust to some degree as it recognizes those and fights back. But spam is always going to be a problem. We have a few tutorials on how to tweak/setup SA and our team is happy to help you too:http://kb.site5.com/control/cpanel/cpanel-spam-protection/http://kb.site5.com/email/how-to-train-spamassassin/
We are testing some additional anti-spam services, and we hope to have word later this year on those as we finish testing.
Thanks, BenCEO at Site5.com
Including your Email address in the site is asking for trouble. Use a contact form instead. You may want to change your address because the damage is already done with your current one.I use a form created with Tectite Formmail, so far the spam detection has been waterlight.
I have been a happy client of Site5 for several years and what impressed me the most is the wealth of information they have in tutorials. Many of them have been written by clients; it has a very "Open Source Software" feeling.
Thank you @bweeb; (Ben) for providing this assistance. It is wonderful to see the CEO of a hosting provider take the time to offer help on public forum like this. I encourage your participation in many other discussions here too.


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Fuel Cells — Perspective from the Electrical Terminals
Steven Shaw, Montana State University
Friday, February 29, 2008, 3:30pm
Spanos Auditorium
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This seminar is part of the Jones Seminars on Science, Technology, and Society series
Fuel cells have attracted tremendous public interest because of their potential to convert chemical energy to electrical energy with great efficiency. Fuel cells have clean emissions and integrate naturally with capture technologies such as carbon sequestration. The heat from high-temperature fuel cells can be used for a variety of secondary purposes, including fuel reformation, combined cycle operation with turbines and conventional generators, and building heat. The increasing interest in energy security has intensified efforts to build fuel cell systems that exploit a variety of fuels ranging from renewable bio-fuels to coal. A direct consequence of the positive attributes of fuel cells is that the materials requirements for building practical power sources are extremely demanding. Much of the research effort targeted at making fuel cells practical has evolved in the materials science community, essentially ignoring dynamic interactions with electrical loads, control, and diagnostics at the electrical terminals. This talk will focus on emerging opportunities at the fuel cell terminals, including results from fuel cell / load interaction monitoring at a 0.5 MW test installation in Montana, real-time fuel cell control, and electrically induced degradation results in proton exchange membrane and solid oxide cells. Integration of system identification with hybridization and the potential to mitigate materials degradation through control at the electrical terminals will be presented. The talk will conclude with electrical terminal and controls considerations that are shaping the design of a solid oxide fuel cell propulsion system scheduled for flight test within the year.
About the Speaker
Dr. Steven R. Shaw received a bachelors in electrical engineering and computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1995. He subsequently earned the M. Eng. ('97), EE ('00) and Ph.D. ('00) degrees in electrical engineering, also from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. After a brief post-doctoral appointment at M.I.T., he joined the faculty of the electrical and computer engineering department at Montana State University, where he is now an associate professor. Dr. Shaw is broadly interested in applications of electronics and control at the boundaries of traditional disciplines. His funded research program emphasizes energy, with current projects in fuel cell control, fuel cell degradation, high power density fuel cell systems for flight propulsion, and micro-optical mirror control for imaging tissues. Dr. Shaw is a member of the technology review TR-100 class of 2002 and a 2003 National Academy of Engineering "Frontiers of Engineering" honoree. He holds an NSF CAREER award and is co-author of a 2007 IEEE prize paper.


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Did you know?
Credo Mutwa now lives in Kuruman in the Northern Cape. He is building a new cultural village in nearby Orange Farm.
Credo Mutwa is a controversial figure to say the least. He is one of Africa's foremost sangomas or traditional healers. He is also a firm believer that aliens walk among us, coming and going as they please. Despite his colourful life he is highly regarded as an artist, cultural commentator and recently for his work in conservation.
In 1974 Credo Mutwa, in an attempt to enlighten Africans to their own greatness as well as to protect their cultural heritage, began to fill a site in Soweto with sculptures of images and stories from African folklore. He continued this work on and off for 12 years, training other artists to help him complete his vision. In 1986 he abandoned the project, leaving everything to fall into a tragic state of neglect and disrepair. In 2006 a restoration project was undertaken under the guidance of Musa Ntanzi, a student of Mutwa.
This restored Sowetan cultural village is situated beneath the Oppenheimer Tower, another famous landmark which affords visitors a panoramic view of Soweto. The village consists of recreations of tribal homesteads and an exotic array of sculptures from Zulu chiefs and tokoloshes (African imps), to gods of creation and aliens.
The site is surrounded by gardens containing plants like the wild olive, aloe, plumbago and the canary creeper, which are used in traditional African medicine. The sangomas who live close to the area often come to the gardens to gather materials for their practices.
Entrance to the Credo Mutwa Cultural Village is free. Even though it is irregularly upgraded, the site is a must on any tour of Soweto - especially for lovers of art, African culture and the esoteric.
Travel tips & Planning info
Who to contact
Credo Mutwa Cultural Village
Web: www.credomutwa.com
Tel: +27 (0)11 930-181


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The Barnett government is in a strong position ahead of the West Australian election campaign, with a poll showing the coalition enjoying the support of 58 per cent of the electorate.
A Newspoll, taken between October and December, shows the coalition has an election-winning 58-42 two-party-preferred lead over Labor, The Australian reported on Monday.
In terms of primary support, Labor remains unchanged from the previous three-month polling period at 30 per cent, while the coalition commands 49 per cent of the vote.
The Newspoll also found that 48 per cent believe Premier Colin Barnett would make a better premier, compared to just 29 per cent who favour Opposition Leader Mark McGowan.
Twenty three per cent of respondents were uncommitted.
The state election will be held on March 9.


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text: Gamer Pro 172 Report post Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Hey guys, I'm having a problem with some basic math for a basic concept. Idea: I have a rectanglar box in my scene and I want to distance the camera such that the box just fits. Background: So right now I have my camera set up so that I can select a heading and an elevation. The software then calculates the camera's position using that data as if the camera is connected to a piece of string attached to the middle of the cube, tethering it to a spherical area. EG: I give it a heading of 45 degress and an elevation of 30 degrees, the camera is positioned 'Southwest' of the cube so it's looking 'Northeast' (45 degrees) and has an elevation of 30 degrees from the ground. If I give it a heading of 180 and an elevation of 90, the top of the screen is 'South' and the camera is directly above the box. (The x-axis is East/West, the y-axis is North/South). Now I'm trying to figure out to calculate the distance the camera needs to be so the box fills the screen. I know how to calculate the distance the camera needs to be so that no matter how the cube is rotated it fits (distance = boundRadius / sin(FOV / 2)). The problem with this is that the box is a wide, narrow rectangle, with little depth so using this method the box fills the screen only at a specific heading and elevation, otherwise there is a lot of empty space. Current idea: Since, ultimately, there's no difference between positioning the camera and rotating the mesh, I can think of the camera as being stationary and the mesh is being rotated so it's displayed with the correct heading and elevation. I was thinking that if I calculate the width and height of the box after it's rotated I can use trigonometry to calculate the distance (distance = halfWidth / tan(FOV / 2)). (If there's an easier/better idea, by all means, please let me know). I know how to calculate a 2D square's height and width after a 1D rotation, but I don't know how to calculate a 3D box's height and width after a 2D rotation. What I know: The box's height, width and depth; the camera's field of view, elevation (IE: x-axis rotation) and heading (IE: z-axis rotation). Edited February 1, 2013 by Gamer Pro 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


text: News Article A Global View -- Franklin University leverages telepresence to support its ambitious international goals. Anne Rawland Gabriel Published January 29, 2010 in EdTech: Focus on Higher Education This article is courtesy of CDW•G and was first published in the February/March 2010 issue of EdTech: Focus on Higher Education. See the Report


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Senior Ice hockey skates
We offer an extensive selection of senior ice hockey skates from top brands like Bauer, Graf, Easton, Tron, and Hespeler.
Skate size and shoe size run different. This is a major contributor to players getting the wrong sized skate for their feet. For Senior skates, your skate size, generally speaking, is 1.5 sizes SMALLER than your shoe size. For example, a person who wears a size 10.5 shoe would be looking for a skate around size 9. A shoe size of 8 would be looking for a size 6.5, etc. For Junior skates, your skate size, again, generally speaking, is 1.0 sizes smaller. This can vary between various skate and shoe models and is strictly a general guideline. The best method to ensure a good fit would be to try these skates on at a local shop to determine the proper sizing when ordering. This saves both us and you the hassle of returning and exchanging, and the time lost during that process.
Getting the proper sized skate is essential in unlocking the full potential of a skate and your stride. If your skate is too big, your foot will move inside the boot, resulting in blisters and a noticeable decrease in skating ability. Strong strides come from having a skate that is working in unison with the foot of the player. When trying on skates, you want your toes to barely graze the top of the skate, while kicking your heel back in your skate. When you finish lacing your skates, they should feel very snug and your foot should rest comfortably in the foot bed. When sizing children, go up a half size to account for growing room. A half-size bigger is widely accepted to be enough growing room without compromising the skating ability of the child. Arriving 2016! The Tronx T90, T70 and T50 Ice Skates. The skates will utilize a revolutionary, patented new holder will allow the hockey player to skate faster and pull off tighter turns. The T90 will be an NHL caliber skate. The retail prices will be $250, $200 and $150.


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Childhood shot clinic, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Guernsey County Health Department, 326 Highland Ave., Cambridge. Bring childs shot records. For information call 439-3577.
Exercise classes at Community HealthLink, 9-10 a.m. and 10-11 a.m., low-impact class, Clark Street, Cambridge. For information call 432-LINK.
Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book, 8 p.m., St. Johns Episcopal Church, Cambridge. Use rear entrance.
Narcotics Anonymous, Therapeutic Value group, 7 p.m., Schafer Chapel, Corner of South 10th Street and Gaston Avenue, Cambridge.
Seniors in Motion, 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., Community HealthLink.
S.A.L.T. Factory, open recreation, 7 to 11 p.m., YAC, 6:30 p.m.
Cycle Reebok, 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., Cambridge YMCA. Cost is $3 for members; $5 for non-members. Call 432-6318, to register. Class size limited to five.
Walk-in WIC, 8:30 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m., Guernsey County Health Department, Cambridge. For information call 439-3577, Ext. 248 or 249.
Better Breathers Club, 6 p.m., Southeastern Med, Morrison Room, Cambridge. For information call 439-8528.
Kimbolton Village Council, 6 p.m., volunteer firehouse.
Cambridge Community Drum Circle, 7 to 8 p.m., Cambridge YMCA. Learn drumming techniques to ease away stress and relax. Class limited to 25. Fees are $5 for members; $7 for non-members. Call 432-6318, to register or more for information.
Blood pressure screening clinic, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., David Barber Civic Center, Newcomerstown.
Blood pressure screening clinic by Tri-County Ambulance, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Morgan Pharmacy, Newcomerstown.
Bingo, 7 p.m., Freeport fire station. For information call fire Chief Jeff Matthews, 658-3996.
Saturday, June 7
S.A.L.T. Factory, open recreation, 7 to 11 p.m.; Pool tournaments, 7:30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Christs Lutheran Church, 1101 Steubenville Ave., Cambridge.
Cycle Reebok, Cambridge YMCA, 8:30 a.m. $3 for members, $5 for non- members. Call 432-6318 to register. Class size limited to five.
Round and Square dance, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Guernsey Community Center, Guernsey. Featuring the Country Mix Band. Call Cindy Tennant, 498-4223, for information. Proceeds go to benefit the Guernsey Community Center.
York Rite Bodies pancake breakfast, 7-10 a.m., $3-all you can eat sausage and pancake breakfast. Located above Dollar General on Wheeling Avenue, Cambridge. All proceeds to benefit Charity Fund.


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I love that the color pink represents the fight against breast cancer. When I look at it, I see it as a brave, courageous, and strong color. That's why all this month, I'm going to be giving away something pink each week.
This week Lane Bryant wants to give away two of their new Cacique Passion Lace full coverage bras in the color 'Pink Candy' in sizes 38D and 42D.
Our luxurious passion lace full coverage bra combines sexiness and support. Seamless underwire cups feature a beautiful lace overlay with a silky lining. Side boning smooths and supports. Lightly padded adjustable straps.
I know it's only available to win in two sizes. The way I see it, if it doesn't fit you, then why not win it for you mom, sister, cousin, best friend, or aunt.
To enter, leave a comment below, telling me which size you'd like (38D or 42D) and tell me what the color pink means to your or what you think it represents.
For an additional separate entry, tweet the following and leave a separate comment stating you did so: " Enter to win the @CurvesandChaos #giveaway in honor of #BreastCancerAwareness http://bit.ly/pAvsJM "
Rules: Open to US residents only, you must be 18 years or older to enter, only one entry per person, unless using the one additional entry (two entries maximum), please allow 2-3 weeks for shipping, winner will have 24 hours to confirm prize, ends 10/11/11, winner will be chosen using Random.org.
Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. The prize is sponsored by Lane Bryant. The above is my true and honest opinion.


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Enchanted Forest, Pitlochry.
The Enchanted Forest
Highland Perthshire's multi-award winning show fuses the creative talents of Kate Bonney and Simon Hayes (lighting designers) with RJ McConnell and Jon Beales (sound designers) to create an outdoor experience that will set your imagination alight.
With dazzling visuals and innovative design set against an original music score, you will explore the stunning autumn woodland setting of Forestry Commission Scotland's Faskally Wood near Pitlochry. Using the forest as a natural backdrop, you will experience a lighting show that is, quite simply, out of this world.
The Enchanted Forest is renowned for being Scotland's premier sound and light experience and attracted over 70,000 visitors in 2016.
The event has swept the board in recent years at a number of prestigious award ceremonies including the coveted Best Cultural Event at the UK Event Awards, Scottish Rural Award for Tourism & Hospitality in 2016, Scottish Thistle Award for Best event in 2015, the Event Management Grand Prix, and Best Cultural Event at the Scottish Event Awards.


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Continuous Improvement Focused Monitoring System and General Supervision
The Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) requires every state to have a general supervision system in place that monitors the implementation of IDEA. The system must enforce state and federal requirements and ensure positive outcomes for students with disabilities. Through this system, states must monitor the status of local education agencies (LEAs) on 17 Performance and Compliance Indicators, including graduation and dropout rates, assessments, disproportionality, least restrictive environment (LRE), parent involvement, evaluation timelines, postsecondary transition, postsecondary results, correction of noncompliance and the submission of timely and accurate data. The Office of Special Education is responsible for this general supervision.
Each LEA is on a Yearly Rotation for monitoring LRE, Fiscal Audits, and Procedural Audits.
Information and Guidance on each Indicator as well as related monitoring information may be found on the Monitoring Guidance page.
Findings of Noncompliance
The IDOE issues LEAs Findings of Noncompliance for Compliance Indicators 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, and 20. Additionally, Findings of Noncompliance may be issued Performance Indicators 4A, 4B, and 5 as well as Fiscal and Procedural Audits. LEAs are required to correct the identified noncompliance as soon as possible but in no case greater that one year.
LEAs are notified of any noncompliance annually. Letters notifying LEAs of Status of Compliance for FFY 2011 (School Year 2011-2012) were mailed to Superintendents and emailed to Special Education Directors on November 9, 2012. (If you are looking for information on a particular LEA, use the "Find" feature in your PDF reader and search by corporation number. Additionally, each LEA is bookmarked by corporation number within the FFY 2011 and FFY 2010 documents.)
- Status of Compliance Notifications FFY 2015 (SY 15-16) (issued 12/05/2016)
- Status of Compliance Notifications FFY 2014 (SY 14-15) (issued 12/08/2015)
- Status of Compliance Notifications FFY 2013 (SY 13-14) (issued 11/26/2014)
- Status of Compliance Notifications FFY 2012 (SY 12-13) (issued 11/26/2013)
- Status of Compliance Notifications FFY 2011 (SY 11-12) (issued 11/09/2012)
Local Determinations
IDEA 2004 requires states to make annual determinations on the performance of each LEA in implementing the requirements and purposes of the IDEA 2004, with regard to the provision of special education and related services. Determinations are a way of designating the status of local districts into one of four categories, as outlined in 34 CFR§ 300.600.
- Local Determinations for FFY 2014 (SY14-15) (issued 11/10/16)
- Local Determinations for FFY 2013 (SY13-14) (issued 11/05/15)
- Information about Local Determinations (revised 02/22/2012)
Once Local Determinations have been calculated, LEAs are notified of their Local Determination score and status.
- Local Determination Memos for FFY 2012 (SY 12-13) (issued 10/24/2014)
- Local Determination Memos for FFY 2011 (SY 11-12) (issued 01/17/2014)
Federal Reporting
IDEA 2004 requires each state to develop a State Performance Plan (SPP) outlining the State's monitoring of each of the 20 federal indicators, referenced above, as well as Indiana's plan for improving the statewide performance of each indicator. The SPP is updated each year in February to include any changes to Indiana's procedures and practices.
Indiana Part B SPP FFY 2005-2012 (revised 02/14/2013)
As a companion to the SPP, IDEA 2004 requires each state to submit an Annual Performance Report (APR) on the processes and results outlined in the SPP. The APR is submitted to the federal government on February 1 of each year and includes Indiana's statewide performance on each Indicator for the subsequent school year. The report also includes an update on the progress of the programs outlined in the SPP.
- APR for FFY 2013 (revised 04/29/2015)
- APR for FFY 2012 (revised 04/29/2014)
- APR for FFY 2011 (revised 05/17/2013)
Other Public Reporting
In addition to updating its SPP and submitting its APR in February each year, each state is also required to publicly post other data and information throughout the year.
- Annual determination of State performance based on APR for FFY 2012 - Letter from OSEP
- Parent Survey results are available on the Indicator 8 (Parent Survey) page.
- Post-Graduate survey results are available on the Indicator 14 (Post-Graduate Outcomes) page.


text: How big is the BYU basketball team's game at Gonzaga on Thursday night? For the Cougars' fading NCAA Tournament hopes, it is gigantic. Odds aren't in BYU's favor, however. The Cougars are 10-11 point underdogs. It appears that the most prominent bracketologists ESPN's Joe Lunardi and Andy Glockner of SI.com are my favorites have the Cougars on the outside looking in after BYU went 1-1 last week, losing at home to Saint Mary's before handling San Diego quite easily. Lunardi has BYU among his "First Four Out" and has Saint Mary's among his "Last Four In." Glockner has BYU among his first four out. Oddly, he is saying the WCC is now a one-bid league and does not have Saint Mary's in the picture at all. BYU's best prospect for April's NFL draft is obviously defensive end/linebacker Ziggy Ansah. He's generating quite a buzz and garnering lots of publicity this week as prospects train for the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. Here are some links to a couple stories about Ansah from newspapers in Florida and Tennesee. Also today, the Mountain West Conference board of directors approved playing the football conference title game on Dec. 7. That's when BYU was supposed to play at Hawaii (a MWC member), so obviously that game is now in limbo and will most likely be moved to an earlier date or not played at all.


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BlackBerry Bold 9790 launch event in Jakarta turns ugly, tens of attendees injured
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1. readingthissh1t (Posts: 303; Member since: 20 Jul 2011)
2. itsius1 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)
I'm ashame to say this rumor but when I talked to one of the policemen there, the main reason as to why most people are so desperate about owning one with half the price is because they were tempted to resell the product at full price...
Cellphones here dont usually get bundled into contract with providers in a contract to get lower price, but sold pretty much unlocked and full price...
I dindt wait in line to get one, just so happen that i was on my way to work and the disaster was still going, its like a riot with so many policemen and securities...
12. jabrecer (Posts: 26; Member since: 26 Jul 2011)
based on your comment I can conclude that there's a lot of people buying the BB phone full price, right??? In other words if the people got desperate it was because they know they can profit out of it!!! that means... the BB is very popular! just like this article said.
So, If you tried to make readers to think nobody cares about BB (just the money), you got exactly the opposite... regards!!!
3. Ocean02 (Posts: 28; Member since: 17 Nov 2011)
Imagine... What would have happened if it was the iPhone?
8. rendHELL (Posts: 304; Member since: 09 Nov 2011)
it never happens to iphone.. damn.... even blackberry is better than iphone in indonesia...
15. haroonazeem638 (Posts: 141; Member since: 29 Mar 2011)
It could have never been an iPhone. Apple is a greedy pig. They would never sell their phones even a bit cheaper and you are thinking about apple giving away iphones for 50% off. LOL
16. XiphiasGladius (Posts: 813; Member since: 21 Aug 2011)
Intriguing but that wouldn't happen anytime soon though, for the sole reason that the iPhone 4/4s is so damn pricey here in South East Asia, when you buy them straight from the apple store. . . Here in the Philippines the pre-order price of the iPhone 4s is $ 1,679.47 in the present monetary conversion. How much more in Indonesia. . .
5. sonisoe (Posts: 435; Member since: 06 May 2009)
doesnt matter if some of them are reselling the product but thats how ubiquitous bb is in Jakarta (but i believe most are getting one for personal use). back when nokia was king, it was even crazier- people were paying more than the post-launch normal price...$1,000 launch price for a nokia communicator and sold out like hotcakes... iphone ? almost non-existent albeit its picking up a bit. the queue beats that of iphone in the US by a mile (literally)...
6. ryq24 (Posts: 773; Member since: 17 Oct 2011)
at least they announce how many would be sold at 50% off! here in the philippines, lg did not mention that only 10 units were to be sold at discount price during the launch of one of their touchscreen phone, a lot of people stand in line for hours and almost the same thing happen. lg did not even apologize.
9. schizo (Posts: 1; Member since: 25 Nov 2011)
Long time reader, only now i'm being forced to register to be able to comment... LoL
Well, whaddya know, here BB (we luv abbreviation =D) is what iphone to you out there. Stupid silly overpriced (for what it does) handsets which only used by "businessmen" outside Indonesia are being consumed by almost every single person here, kiddies and grandmas included.
The "get connected" euphoria that does not happened everywhere else in this planet. It's their easy ticket to internet and social networks, literally. An instant society which need instant gratification, instant medication to internet illiteracy.
So there, i'm not being very proud at all. But currently i spent most my time now educating my friends that there are 'options', better ones for the dough they spenton gadgets. Not iDevices of course because they are still niche-player here, as they originally should be. Right? Gotta convert lemmings to humans, wish me luck.
10. HTCiscool (Posts: 449; Member since: 16 Jul 2011)
All of this... For a Blackberry? And a low-end one at that.
Better enjoy this RIM because its one of the last times it may ever happen.
11. Ocean02 (Posts: 28; Member since: 17 Nov 2011)
Aww... Thanks for your understanding :)
13. downphoenix (Posts: 3165; Member since: 19 Jun 2010)
My guess is Indonesia has never heard of iphone or android. That is the only logical reason to be this excited over a blackberry.
14. itsius1 (Posts: 49; Member since: 19 Oct 2011)
I am a very high user for both the ipad2 and the android software here in Indonesia, I do not agree entirely regarding your opinion, since smartphones cannot be used fully up to 90% without the high speed data plan given by the providers of each country backing up all of its apps. Blackberries are in high demand here because of the non stop internet connectivity since all of the local providers here are in contract in using RIM's BBM service. just to let you know that we dont have 4G, WIMAX nor LTE, heck, we still barely have 3g only in big cities at a limited area. people know about android and IOS, but they wont buy it cuz they have limited data plan by local provider.
17. XiphiasGladius (Posts: 813; Member since: 21 Aug 2011)
No iPhones and Android phones are existent there, but due to their economy BB phones are the best alternative in experiencing the smartphone craze.
18. pegasso (Posts: 285; Member since: 27 Nov 2011)
@downphoenix, you obviously never been to Indonesia.
Samsung Galaxy Series and Sony-Ericsson Xperia series are selling well in Indonesia (especially the Galaxy Mini and other sub US$200 phones).
but, the canadian's Blackberry was here first,
so the Indonesian people are more familiar with the Blackberry and its BBM than the other smartphones.
19. gemmabba (Posts: 51; Member since: 09 May 2011)
we HEARD about the iphone and the majestic iOS and all...also we heard about Android and the openness and all
please... just because people get in line to get blackberry doesnt mean the majority of the people use them..i am an android user, i have droid 2. Just for you know Samsung, HTC, and LG has big reputation here for their android devices


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Administration of The Unified Court System
Hon. Janet DiFiore | Hon. Lawrence K. Marks | Hon. Fern A. Fisher | Hon. Michael V. Coccoma | Ronald Younkins, Esq.
Hon. Janet DiFiore is the Chief Judge of the State of New York. In that role, she serves as the Chief Judicial Officer of the State and the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals. The Chief Judge establishes Statewide standards and administrative policies after consulting with the Administrative Board of the Courts and approval by the Court of Appeals.
Hon. Lawrence K. Marks is the Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts. On behalf of the Chief Judge, the Chief Administrative Judge oversees the day-to-day operation of the Statewide court system.
For further information call 212-428-2120.
Hon. Fern A. Fisher is the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the New York City Courts. Judge Fisher is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the trial-level courts located in New York City. Judge Fisher works with the Administrative Judges of the various courts in New York City in order to allocate and assign judicial and nonjudicial personnel resources to meet the needs and goals of those courts. Judge Fisher also serves as the Director of the New York State Courts Access to Justice Program, providing oversight in developing and implementing programs to assure meaningful access to justice for all.
For further information call 646-386-4200.
Hon. Michael V. Coccoma is the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the Courts outside New York City. He is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the trial-level courts located outside New York City. He works with local Administrative Judges to allocate and assign judicial and nonjudicial personnel resources to meet the needs and goals of the State-paid trial-level courts. He is also responsible for overseeing the local Town and Village Courts.
For more information call 518-453-8650.
Ronald Younkins, Esq. , is the Executive Director of the Office of Court Administration. Mr. Younkins supervises the OCA divisions of Human Resources, Financial Management, Technology, Professional and Court Services, Public Safety, Public Affairs, Communications, Jury Services, Court Research, Court Facilities, Administrative Services, and Justice Court Support.
For further information call 212-428-2120.
For additional information on the Executive Officers and for information on Supervising and Administrative Judges, see the Administrative Directory.