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Third Clinton Global Initiative University Meeting at The University of Miami, April 16-18.
Coral Gables (April 05, 2010) —
President Clinton will bring together over 1,000 students, nearly 100 college and university presidents, youth organizations, athletes, and celebrity-activists including: Paul Farmer, co-Founder of Partners in Health; Regina Benjamin, U.S. Surgeon General; John Podesta, former White House Chief of Staff and President CEO of the Center for American Progress; University of Miami President and Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna E. Shalala; Kalpen Modi, Associate Director, White House Office of Public Engagement; Mayor Bob Dixson, Greenburg, KS; Michelle Norris, NPR; Usher Raymond, Grammy-winning artist and Founder, Usher's New Look; Dolores Huerta, Co-Founder of United Farm Workers of America; Joey Cheek, Olympic speed skater; Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland Raiders cornerback; Alonzo Mourning, Founder, Alonzo Mourning Charities and NBA player; Mandy Moore, Actress and activist; Kenna Zemedkun, Grammy-nominated artist and Executive Director of Summit on the Summit; and Heather Graham, Actress.
Special Programming to Focus on Moving Forward in Haiti
President Bill Clinton will host the third Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) meeting from April 16-18, 2010 at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Fl. Building on the success of the Clinton Global Initiative, CGI U engages university students, organizations and administrators to make commitments that address global issues with practical, innovative solutions. Previous meetings were held at Tulane University in New Orleans and The University of Texas at Austin.
"I am so proud of the young leaders who have come through the Clinton Global Initiative University. Since the first CGI U meeting in 2008, students from 53 countries have already made more than 2,000 commitments that are positively affecting hundreds of thousands of lives around the world," said President Clinton. "As one of America's leading intuitions of higher education, the University of Miami offers the ideal venue for the more than 1,000 students who will attend the third annual CGI U meeting to share ideas and join together in taking action to improve the world we all share."
CGI U will convene more than 1,000 college students, approximately 100 university presidents, as well as leading non-profit organizations, social entrepreneurs, and youth leaders. Attendees include Paul Farmer, Co-Founder of Partners in Health; Regina Benjamin, U.S. Surgeon General; John Podesta, former White House Chief of Staff and President and CEO of the Center for American Progress; University of Miami President and Former Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna E. Shalala; Kalpen Modi, Associate Director, White House Office of Public Engagement; Mayor Bob Dixson, Greenburg, KS; Usher Raymond, Grammy-winning artist and Founder, Usher's New Look; Dolores Huerta, Co-Founder of United Farm Workers of America; Joey Cheek, Olympic speed skater; Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland Raiders cornerback; Alonzo Mourning, Founder, Alonzo Mourning Charities and former NBA player; Mandy Moore, Actress and activist; Kenna Zemedkun, Grammy-nominated artist and Executive Director of Summit on the Summit; and Heather Graham, Actress.
CGI U attendees will participate in workshops and meetings focused on five main topics that are of particular importance to college students: education, environment and climate change, peace and human rights, poverty alleviation, and global health.
Participants will discuss how student activists can make a difference around the world. Over the three-day meeting, attendees will participate in forums and working sessions to brainstorm ways to make a difference.
All CGI U Meeting attendees make a Commitment to Action – a comprehensive, formal plan of action to address a specific problem on their campus, in their community, or around the world. Since the inaugural meeting in March 2008 at Tulane University, nearly 2,000 commitments have been made by students and universities worldwide.
CGI U is proud to announce, in partnership with the Walmart Foundation, the return of the Outstanding Commitment Awards. Recipients of the Outstanding Commitment Award will receive anywhere from $1,000 to $10,000 towards implementing their commitments.
On the final day, CGI U Meeting attendees will collaborate with The University of Miami students to take part in a wide range of community service activities at The Homestead Air Base at the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust's Homestead complex. This is a community of approximately 500 formerly homeless individuals and families. The complex is comprised of a full-service homeless assistance center which provides on-site health and dental care, a Head Start school program, case management, housing for U.S. veterans, transitional housing and a dog kennel.
Attendees will rehabilitate existing facilities and grounds to help prepare for the Trust's upcoming expansion, which will include the addition of 145 permanent housing units, an organic nursery, and a farmers market. The Homeless Trust's expanded facility will serve as a cutting-edge national model for homeless assistance, affordable housing, and micro-enterprise.
What: Third Annual Clinton Global Initiative University Meeting
Who: President Clinton, over 1,000 college students, nearly 100 college and university presidents, and leaders from government, academia, and non-governmental organizations, including university administrators, social entrepreneurs, youth leaders, and prominent philanthropists.
The CGI U Opening Plenary is open to UM students, faculty and staff, invited guests, and CGI U attendees. Tickets are required. All other CGI U sessions are open only to CGI U attendees.
Where: Events will be held at various locations:
Press Registration:
BankUnited Center (BUC)
1245 Dauer Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
All Plenary Sessions including Opening and Closing:
BankUnited Center
Left/Visiting Team Entrance
1245 Dauer Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Friday and Saturday Night Receptions:
Whitten University Center Patio
University of Miami
1306 Stanford Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Service Project:
28500 S.W. 125th Avenue
(at the former Homestead Air Reserve Base)
Miami, FL 33033
Specific locations for individual events are noted in the schedule below.
When: April 16-18, 2010
**For Planning Purposes and Subject to Change**
NOTE: President Clinton will present commitment certificates at each plenary session.
CGI U 2010 Schedule
Schedule is subject to change. For the most current information please visit http://www.cgiu.org.
Friday, April 16
Press Registration
Location: BUC
Opening Plenary Session: What If: Igniting the Social Imagination
Location: BUC
Opening Remarks:
Donna E. Shalala, President, The University of Miami
Program Participants:
President Bill Clinton, Founding Chairman, Clinton Global Initiative
Sam Adelsberg, Student, University of Pennsylvania;
Founder, LendforPeace.org
Robyn Allen, Student, MIT;
Founder, Vehicle Design Summit
Usher, Grammy-winning artist; Chairman and Founder, Usher's New Look
Regina Benjamin, U.S. Surgeon General
Saturday, April 17
Press Check-In
Location: BankUnited Center (BUC)
1245 Dauer Drive, Coral Gables, Florida
Plenary Session: The American Homefront
Location: BUC
Program Participants:
John Podesta, former White House Chief of Staff, President and CEO, Center for American Progress
Marisol Becerra, Youth Activist, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization
Bob Dixson, Mayor, City of Greenburg, Kansas
Dolores Huerta, Co-Founder, United Farm Workers of America
Plenary Session: The Future of Water
Location: BUC
Program participants:
Andrew Revkin, Dot Earth blogger, The New York Times
Maude Barlow, National Chairperson, The Council of Canadians
Patricia Compas, Co-founder, Polytech Waterbag - Water Treatment for Disaster Relief
Marta Echavarria, Founding Director, EcoDecision.
Kenna Zemedkun, Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist; Executive Director of Summit on the Summit
Working Sessions (5 simultaneous) & Skill Sessions (4 simultaneous)
Closing Plenary Session
Location: BUC
Program Participants:
President Bill Clinton, Founding Chairman, Clinton Global Initiative
Michele Norris, NPR Host, All Things Considered
Paul Farmer, Co-Founder, Partners in Health
Dinner and Performance
Location: Dinner at UC Patio; Concert at BUC or UC Patio
Sunday, April 18
Press Check-In for Service Project
Location: 28500 S.W. 125th Avenue
(at the former Homestead Air Reserve Base)
Miami, FL 33033
Service Project: Homeless Trust Project
Homestead Air Force Base, Homestead Florida
Introductory Remarks:
President Bill Clinton, Founding Chairman, Clinton Global Initiative
Carlos Alvarez, Mayor of Miami-Dade County
Alonzo Mourning, Founder, Alonzo Mourning Charities and former NBA player
Christina Farmer, Student Body President-elect, University of Miami
CGI U is sponsored by Darden Restaurants, Dell Inc., U.S. Global Investors, Inc., Walmart and CGI U media partner mtvU. To learn more about CGI U, please visit http://www.cgiu.org.
About the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI)
Established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) convenes global leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges. Since 2005, CGI Annual Meetings have brought together more than 125 current and former heads of state, 15 Nobel Peace Prize laureates, hundreds of leading global CEOs, heads of foundations and major philanthropists, directors of the most effective non-governmental organizations, and prominent members of the media. These CGI members have made more than 1,700 commitments valued at $57 billion, which have already impacted more than 220 million people in more than 170 countries.CGI will hold its 2010 Annual Meeting from September 21-23, 2010 in New York City.
Anybody can make their own Commitment to Action at http://www.MyCommitment.org. For more information please visit http://www.clintonglobalinitiative.org.
Media Contacts:
University of Miami
Karla V. Hernandez
Clinton Global Initiative University
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By Shea Winton EMS Energy Institute Writer/Editor and Public Relations Specialist
Since Penn State established the Penn State and Dalian University of Technology (DUT) Joint Center for Energy Research (JECR) in 2011, the Center has been actively supporting faculty and student exchanges and research collaborations at both universities.
Seven Penn State students recently returned from the Dalian University of Technology (DUT) in China as part of a six-week study abroad program to generate interest among junior and senior undergraduate students in business, economics, and policy as related to energy and the environment. During the program, students gained an understanding of how China, which has the second largest economy in the world, is dealing energy and environmental challenges caused by the growth of the Chinese economy.
On March 21-23 Penn State and Dalian University of Technology held the third workshop for the Joint Center for Energy Research (JCER). The workshop was held in Dalian, China and was attended by over 80 faculty, students, and administrators from both universities.
The workshop consisted of presentations of current research endeavors by various faculty members as well as discussions around further collaborations. The group also toured Dalian University of Technology research laboratories.
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Fire is something that has transfixed man for as long as we have had recorded history. Fire is what keeps us warm. Fire cooks our food. Fire in proportion can be useful. Fire out of control is devastating. The Chinese looked at fire as being one of the primary elements. It is the most Yang of the elements. It holds mystery in its flame. When it comes to Feng Shui, fire is a very potent and strong elemental remedy. It is not to be used haphazardly. Not only because of the potential risk inherent in fire, but because fire strengthens the Earth element. Energetically speaking, the Earth elements can be a very harmful form of qi. Using fire can strengthen the negative aspects of the earth creating accidents or sickness. Used correctly though, it can strengthen your wealth qi.
The first question we usually get from people when discussing the five elements is "What is the fire element?" The fire element is the actual application of fire. A candle or even a red bed spread can be used for the fire element. As you noticed, the color red can be used too. Ideally, the actual element should be used. There are many times though, that the element is too dangerous to use, so we recommend something red. A good substitute for the actual element would be a red light bulb, or a red lampshade. These provide a vibrant color and importantly, heat. These are more effective than a red carpet, although as an alternative a red rug or bed spread works as well.
How does it interact with the earth element? As mentioned above, the fire element provides strength to the earth element. This can be negative or positive. In the eight trigrams, there are two trigrams of earth and the center, which is also earth. When calculating the Qi of a building or house, we look for either the number 2 (the Kun trigram) or the number 5 (the center). These two trigrams, during this time period, are less favorable and can create sickness or accidents. The Ken trigram (8) on the other hand, can bring prosperity and wealth. It is also good for children. This is the one case where fire can be used beneficially to strengthen earth.
Fire can also be used to reduce negative wood qi. In some cases wood qi can bring gossip arguments, and lawsuits. This is unlike using the element of wood as mentioned in an earlier article, but rather here we are referring to the qi within a building. Qi is a form of energy and can take on aspects of any of the elements. When it is a wood qi, it can have the effects mentioned above, or it can bring the flowering of a new relationship.
How can it be applied? The fire element can be used in a variety of ways. You can use a candle. The color of the candle does not really matter so much as long as you are burning it. If you are not burning the candle, then try to use red or purple candles. Here it is the color, not the candle itself that is providing the remedy. As previously mentioned, using a red lampshade or a red nightlight is an effective solution for the fire remedy. Hurricane lamps are also effective because they are safer than exposed candles. Lastly, anything that is vibrant red can be used. The actual element of fire is preferred though.
Fire, as a Feng Shui remedy is very potent. It does take some understanding though on how to properly use it. Used incorrectly and it can bring sickness and separation. Use this element safely, as it can be dangerous in a practical sense
as well. Kids, dogs, and candles usually do not mix. When used correctly though, it can bring money and help with relationships. It takes a trained Feng Shui pracitioner to determine where best to apply the fire element. Lastly, use all of the five elements judiciously and in balance. Too much of anything is not good.
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Top West End seats up to more than £80, cheap seats fall to £21
Tickets for the best seats in the West End have risen to more than £80, with the price of the cheapest falling by nearly £1 to an average of £21.07.
These are the findings of The Stage's second annual investigation into West End ticket prices, which also discovered that the most expensive seat in the West End is now £127 (including fees). This was for both The Book of Mormon and The Audience, and compared to a maximum of £97.50 in 2012 (for Billy Elliot the Musical).
Meanwhile, the cheapest non-discounted seats available for a musical are £14.50 for Les Miserables, while a number of commercial plays are offering bottom price tickets at £12. In the subsidised sector, the Royal Opera House is offering both the most expensive and the cheapest tickets – at £225 and £10, respectively.
For its investigation, The Stage attempted to book a single ticket for every show in the West End for the evening performance on Saturday April 6, through the production's official online retailer. If no show was scheduled, tickets for the next available Saturday performance at the venue were counted.
On average, the best seat in the West End has increased from £72.12 in 2012 to £81.05 in 2013. However, it should be noted that the increase is exaggerated by the fact that last year's ROH figures were unusually low. With the ROH not included, the average most expensive ticket is now £78.11 – still a significant increase. All these figures include all fees.
[pullquote]When it comes to the best seats for musicals, the average price has gone up from £86.53 to £95.09[/pullquote]
As defined by membership of the Society of London Theatre, the West End includes both commercial and subsidised venues. When the subsidised venues, including the National Theatre and Barbican, are excluded, the best seat for a show in the commercial West End costs an average of £86.43, which is more than £5 up from last year. When it comes to the best seats for musicals, the average price has gone up from £86.53 to £95.09.
Cheapest seats in the commercial West End, though, have fallen more than the overall average drop and are now more than £1 cheaper at £22.57.
Commercial plays are still significantly cheaper than musicals, when it comes to both the most expensive and the cheapest seats. Plays are £78.24 and £19.63, while musicals are on average priced at £95.09 and £24.44, respectively, including fees.
A full table of prices for all West End theatres is available in this week's print edition of The Stage.
Deputy editor Alistair Smith reflects on the results of the ticketing investigation


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On Friday (9/28), I went to Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Parish in Waltham for the dedication of a new Marian garden they installed in front of the church. We had a rosary and a blessing in the garden. The schoolchildren were there, as well as many parishioners. We were so happy to hear Father Jim DiPerri's reports that the enrollment, Mass attendance, contributions to the parish and parish activities have all grown considerably in recent times. This is a great sign of encouragement. We are very grateful for the leadership of Father DiPerri and the effort parish leaders have exerted in that faith community to cause such wonderful growth.
St. Bernadette anniversary
The following day, Saturday (9/29), I went to St. Bernadette Parish in Randolph to be with them as they celebrated their 75th anniversary. The parish is a great example of the diversity in the archdiocese. There are large Vietnamese and Haitian communities in that parish, along with immigrants from many parts of the world. It was a beautiful celebration.
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Today is a big day. We have huge news to announce from the floor of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and, later, a live Q&A with Chairman and CEO of Chrysler Group LLC, Sergio Marchionne. The best part? You can watch it all unfold through our livestreams.
First, at 8 a.m. ET on the Jeep Facebook page, you can catch the unveiling of…well, you'll just have to watch to find out. But trust us – you won't want to miss the event. Then, right here on the Jeep Blog, we have a special treat.
As Chairman and CEO of Chrysler Group LLC, Sergio Marchionne is tasked with maintaining the company's position among the most successful players in the automotive world. Mr. Marchionne has played this important position since joining the company in 2009.
Tune in to the Jeep Blog for a real-time Q&A session with Mr. Marchionne, a few Jeep brand enthusiasts, and select members of the broadcast media. The event begins at 2 p.m. ET and comes to you live from the North American International Auto Show in downtown Detroit.
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A few weeks back, Kid Cudi fans got word that the multifaceted artist would be pushing his album release date for WZRD – a collaborative project with longtime producer and friend Dot Da Genius – a month back, aiming for a February 28 release. In return for our patience, Cudder let go two tracks from the album for our listening pleasure which are currently available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon. The first single, "Brake," was previewed back in November and the second, "Teleport 2 Me, Jamie," dedicated to the mother of Cudi's daughter, surfaced on the blogs as a snippet a few weeks ago. This time however, we bring to you the full version. Let us know your reaction to the emotional track.
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Call fraud hotline for flooding scams
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Denver said Friday that a fraud hotline and email account have been established in anticipation of scams arising from the flooding on Colorado's Front Range.
The National Center for Disaster Fraud has a telephone line staffed 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week, and can be reached at 866-720-5721.
"Unfortunately, there are some who prey on the vulnerable or desperate," said John Walsh, United States Attorney for Colorado, in a release. "Before giving money to an organization, do your research to ensure it is a legitimate relief agency."
Federal prosecutors offered these tips:
■ Do not respond to any unsolicited (spam) incoming emails, and do not click on links contained within those messages.
■ Be skeptical of individuals representing themselves as surviving victims or officials asking for donations via email or social networking sites.
■ Beware of organizations with copycat names similar to, but not exactly the same as those of reputable charities.
■ Be cautious of emails claiming to show pictures of the disaster area in attached files because the files may contain viruses. Open only attachments from known senders.
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You Asked: Are We Too Different to Make It Work?
Dear Sugar,
I've been dating this guy that I really like for a few months now and we've fallen quickly in love. I'm 26, he's 31 and this is the first serious relationship for both of us. We have a pretty good relationship for the most part, but when we touch upon sensitive subjects, things can turn a little sour. He loves luxuries (Italian designer clothing, nice restaurants, etc) but I prefer more simple things because I'd like to save money for the future. I want to get a master's degree within the next couple of years and he's stuck in a low paying job and doesn't seem to be doing much about it. I make more than him. He says he wants to find something better, but when I presented him with an opportunity that I heard about, he was more concerned about the transportation to that job than the wonderful opportunity. The job is only 35 minutes away by car and it pays a lot more than what he makes now.
When I was starting out in the working world, I did everything I could to find a good job, even if it meant I had to drive 40 minutes to work. My family did the same. He says he wants something better but that he isn't sure about what he wants to do in the future. I feel like we are on two different levels in our life and I'm starting to wonder if our relationship can work. I've talked to my parents about this and they feel like we are just too different, that we have different morals and that it could never work. I know he loves me and I want to be with him too, but now I'm confused. What do you think? — Mismatched Malorie
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Dear Mismatched Malorie,
You've heard of opposites attracting, and while I feel that saying holds true in some cases, I happen to believe it's the similar traits that really make for a long lasting partnership. Money and work ethic are huge subjects that must be discussed before entering into a long term relationship. Since you have such different views on life goals now, and since you're already becoming so irritated by his lack of drive to better his occupation, keep in mind that it could only get worse later down the road. I'm pretty sure you don't want to be a harping, nagging girlfriend and unfortunately, it's not very likely that you'll be able to change him.
One thing to keep in mind is how you react to each other when you do touch upon those sensitive subjects. It's important to have your own beliefs while respecting each others. I would keep getting to know each other better and follow your own feelings about this, not your parents. If you have to really question whether or not you're too different to make it work, chances are the answer is yes, but before you give up, make sure you have all the evidence you need to make the right decision. Good luck.


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BWW Reviews: Gilbert and Sullivan Society Magically Presents THE SORCERER
THE SORCERER is a comic opera that, on the surface, seems to be about love, but is actually about class distinctions. The story line of THE SORCERER is based on a Christmas story, "An Elixer of Love", that Gilbert wrote in 1876. An idealistic young man, Alexis, is obsessed with the idea of love levelling all ranks and social distinctions. To create a more equal society, he invites J. W. Wells to concoct a love potion. This causes everyone in the village to fall in love with the first person they see and results in the pairing of humorously mismatched couples. Like all Gilbert and Sullivan writings, it has an effervesence and lightness, even when, maybe especially when, characters are singing about their broken hearts. Houston's Gilbert and Sullivan Society's production of THE SORCERER is vocally transcending, with first-rate singing and gorgeous harmonies. The company has a lush, unbelievable balance to their sound. Music director and conductor Dr. Brian Runnels does an impressive job of leading these gifted singers and musicians. The orchestra is lilting and magical, and, again, there is a marked sense of balance and blend here.
Alistair Donkin does double duty as the stage director of THE SORCERER as well as playing the title character. Donkin is a skilled director, as this production is extremely professionally rendered. His staging is interesting and every scene has a feel of purpose and exactness. As an actor he wields considerable stage presence and is awe-inspiring with his tongue-twister tune "My Name Is John Wellington Wells".
Megan Stapleton, playing the ingenue Aline, has a crystalline, ethereal voice. She sings purely and seemingly effortlessly, even when delivering high notes that seem pulled from another realm. Her voice is never shrill, always confident and pure. And she's funny, too. Stapleton has a lyrical physicality; she is adept at using posturing and body language to make the most of the comedic moments.
Alexis Pointdextre is played with energetic flair by Alex Bruce. Bruce has a very pleasing tenor voice and harmonizes beautifully with other singers, but much of what he says in his humorously effeminate falsetto is hard to understand. The Mickey Mouse speaking range inhibits clarity, especially for people sitting farther afield.
Lady Sangzure is played by Sarah L. Lee, she of velvet voice and mahogany tones. Lee offsets the soprano leads with her rich alto and creates balance vocally. Brian Kosior plays Dr. Daly with self-depracation and nervous charm. Kosior is well-cast in the role and is completely committed to the character. His engaging baritone is satisfying and character-driven in "Time Was, When Love And I Were Well Aquianted". (Yes, that's really the name of the solo.) Harrison Moore (Sir Marmaduke Poindextre) fills Wortham Theater with his plummy speaking voice and skillful bass-baritone. The part calls for comedy chops and Moore fits the bill with surety. Julia Swindle is funny and eccentric as Mrs. Partlet, and Sarah Santos (Constance) is appropriately naive and petulant. Santos' glorious high note at the end of "Dear Friends" is reason enough to applaud her performance.
Everything in this production is vocally exceptional, but some of the highlights include "I Rejoice", "With Heart And With Voice", "Welcome Joy", and "If You'll Marry Me".
Tom Boyd's set is sensuous and beautiful. The backdrop is a gorgeous forested scene, in shades of green evoking a fairytale. The special effects used in the "potion" scenes are fun and exciting.
Dena Scheh is a highly respected costume designer, and deservedly so. Her costumes are fun to look at- it's as simple as that. She employs beautiful gowns, jackets, and delightful hats to make this production a visual festival.
The Gilbert and Sullivan Society began in Houston in 1952. It is quickly becoming an internationally-recognized thespian group, and rightfully so. It is shocking that all artists involved in the productions are 100% volunteers! This is top-notch talent with impressive production values. This group deserves long production runs and packed houses. The Society has generous scholarship programs, as well, which have assisted over 100 students in their collegiate endeavors.
The Gilbert And Sullivan Society's production of THE SORCERER is magical and legitimate. Get your tickets now at http://www.gilbertandsullivan.org/index.cfm
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The genuine Aspi32.sys file is a software component of Adaptec's ASPI Layer by Adaptec.
Aspi32.sys is a kernel driver that belongs to Adaptec's ASPI Layer, a programming interface that simplifies communications via the computer bus between a driver module and hardware peripherals. A kernel driver works directly with the operating system and hence needs to function in a very stable environment. Removing this driver may result in the application not being able to function correctly. ASPI was conceived by Adaptec and developed in 1990. It was originally created for DOS, OS/2, Windows 3.x, and Novell NetWare. It was designed to support SCSI devices (a set of standards for parallel interfaces) while support for ATAPI devices arrived later. Adaptec was an American company that developed computer storage products until 2010, when it was acquired by PMC-Sierra. Adaptec was founded by Larry Boucher in 1981 and originally focused on devices with SCSI interfaces. The company produced interface products that include SCSI, USB, IEEE 1394, iSCSI, Fibre Channel, and video. The company was based in Sunnyvale, California, USA.
ASPI32 stands for ASPI (Advanced SCSI Programming Interface) Kernel Driver for Windows (32-bit)
Aspi32.sys is a Windows driver. A driver is a small software program that allows your computer to communicate with hardware or connected devices. This means that a driver has direct access to the internals of the operating system, hardware etc. The free file information forum can help you determine if Aspi32.sys is a Windows system file or if it belongs to an application that you can trust.
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The process known as ASPI for WIN32 Kernel Driver belongs to software Adaptec's ASPI Layer or EZ-SCSI by Adaptec (www.adaptec.com).
Description: Aspi32.sys is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Aspi32.sys is located in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers folder.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 25,244 bytes (32% of all occurrences), 16,512 bytes and 6 more variants.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The program has no visible window. The service has no detailed description. Aspi32.sys is not a Windows system file. Aspi32.sys appears to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 39% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
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Important: Some malware disguises itself as Aspi32.sys, particularly when not located in the C:\Windows\System32\drivers folder. Therefore, you should check the Aspi32.sys process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
Summary: Average user rating of Aspi32.sys: based on 14 votes with 10 user comments. 9 users think Aspi32.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user thinks Aspi32.sys is dangerous and recommends removing it. 3 users don't grade Aspi32.sys ("not sure about it").
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Police would view Celeb BB tapes
Hertfordshire Police said they would examine the unseen Celebrity Big Brother transcripts if they were made available to the force.
Officers were unaware until today that the footage even existed because Channel 4 refused to hand over tapes of unbroadcast material, a spokeswoman said.
"At this stage, Hertfordshire Constabulary has not had access to any further information or material pertaining to the incidents of alleged racist behaviour in the Big Brother house, other than what was available at the time of our investigation.
"If further material does become available to us, we will examine it and make any further decisions, in liaison with the Crown Prosecution Service, at that stage," a statement said.
Herts Police launched an investigation into alleged racist behaviour in January.
They announced in March that no further action would be taken.
Today's news comes after Ofcom ruled that Channel 4 was guilty of "serious editorial misjudgment" over its handling of the racism row.
The media watchdog has ordered the broadcaster to make a series of on-air apologies during the new series of Big Brother next month.
The show sparked an international outcry over the treatment of Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty by housemates Jade Goody, Danielle Lloyd and Jo O'Meara.


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It's Tee Time
Fri, 30 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT —
Osage National Golf Club will make you go ... wow!
And that's before you tee off.
That's while you're having your BLT and fries at the clubhouse overlooking perhaps the most stunning view of any golf course at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Or the most stunning view at the Lake, period.
It's like you're looking down from Heaven.
"It's probably one of the most spectacular views of any course at the Lake," Head Professional Larry Salsman said. "You're so far above the golf course that's down below, and you can actually see holes from all three nines that we have."
Yes, three nines. More on that to come.
"I always laugh because you actually see the birds flying under you," Salsman continued. "You know you're pretty high up when that happens. It's just so picturesque ... you just kind of get lost in it.
"Sometimes you take it for granted, how pretty the view is outside my office window."
And it's not bad when you get out on the course, either.
"There are so many wonderful views on the golf course," Salsman said. "Spectacular."
Back to the three nines. Osage National has The Mountain, The River and The Links --- 27 great, fun holes.
"Each nine has its own flair, its own flavor," Salsman said. "To me, that's the the unique thing and coolness about it."
The Mountain and The River are an Arnold Palmer-design and opened in 1992. The Links opened in the late 90's.
"You can tee off on The Mountain," Salsman said, "and you have the undulations and elevation changes. Then you can turn around on your back nine, and play more of a links terrain.
"It's almost like your playing two totally different golf courses in your 18-hole round."
Then there's The River.
"It's right there between them, with several holes running along the Osage River," Salsman said.
In other words, don't hit hit it right. Unless you want to feed the fishes with golf balls.
"It's just a really neat layout," Salsman said. "You think about golf courses that were designed 20 years ago, and a lot of them haven't stood the test of time. This one has.
"We have 27 holes, and the subtle changes we've made throughout the years, it can play so well for any caliber of golfer."
Think you're a top-notch player? Play from the tips. It will play well over 7,000 yards. The ninth on The River plays a tidy 630 yards.
It's listed as a par 5, but should really be a par 6. Or 7.
"That's more than most anyone needs to bite off," Salsman said. "It's a beast.
"We have some holes out here that are monsters. But at the same time, you have to think your way around the golf course, that's what I like about it."
Don't play from the back tees ... unless you're Rory McIlroy or Adam Scott. But Osage National is quite user friendly with five sets of tees, ranging from 2,483 yards to 3,606 on the three nines.
Enjoy the course. And even more, enjoy the views.
You will.


text: flgreen 23,690 Posted May 29, 2014 Football Jets Manish Mehta BY MANISH MEHTA NY Jets' Michael Vick smart enough to know he's not the starting quarterback, despite company 'competition' line Vick is right. Ryan knows he's right. Idzik knows he's right. Vick's teammates know he's right. Barring an injury or flop in the preseason, Smith will be the starting quarterback against the Raiders on Sept. 7 at MetLife Stadium. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Thursday, May 29, 2014, 2:20 AM Michael Vick knows his role with the Jets even if he tries to tow the party line Wednesday. Mike Vick was too smart to be brain washed, too savvy to be programmed by the powers that be to keep up the charade for longer than a few minutes. The veteran quarterback was pelted with the same question after Tuesday's OTA practice, phrased three or four different ways, before the truth came out. One week after Vick made it clear that he doesn't believe that he has a true shot to win the Jets' Week 1 starting quarterback job over Geno Smith, he made it clear again. "It's not an open competition," Vick said after a few half-hearted attempts to toe the company line. Rex Ryan, programmed out of self-survival more than anything else these days, saw it differently a few minutes earlier. "There is competition, there's no doubt," Ryan said. "I said from Day One that I think Geno is going to be hard to beat out. But I've also said that Mike's going to have an opportunity to compete and he definitely will." "Competition" has been the centerpiece of general manager John Idzik's platform. For the better part of a year and a half, Jets coaches, players and executives have preached competition, sometimes turning honest men into not-so-honest men. Anybody and everybody has a chance to win a starting job, they say with a conviction that is hardly believable. The latest installment of the Competition Chronicles is particularly silly. Vick is right. Ryan knows he's right. Idzik knows he's right. Vick's teammates know he's right. The security guard at the front entrance on One Jets Drive knows he's right. Barring an injury or flop in the preseason, Smith will be the starting quarterback against the Raiders on Sept. 7 at MetLife Stadium. Jets officials, however, continue to perpetuate the myth that Vick, a short-term veteran insurance policy in case Smith falters, actually has an opportunity to beat out Smith this summer. Frankly, it's insulting to Vick's intelligence. Idzik's mantra, of course, can be productive. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll built a Super Bowl champion on a foundation that included "Competition Wednesdays" with short scrimmages designed to fuel his team. However, there's no need to pretend that Vick, the ultimate team player genuinely eager to help Smith, has a legitimate chance to unseat a second-year quarterback who showed enough flashes as a rookie to deserve an opportunity to at least start 2014 under center. Rex Ryan keeps insisting that Vick has a chance to win the starting QB job. Vick is wise enough to realize the truth. Although he still has the skills to be a starter in the league, age and durability concerns limited his opportunities in free agency this offseason. He chose the Jets due to his familiarity with offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg's system and the chance that there may be a window for him to play at some point this season. He knows what he signed up for when he agreed to a one-year deal in March. Smith's erratic play was tolerable in 2013 without a viable backup, but his margin for error has shrunk considerably now that Ryan & Co. have Vick. Smith has been the anti-diva since his arrival, plugging along like a guy who knows that he has plenty of flaws to correct. Translation: He won't get fat and lazy if the Jets put him atop the depth chart. Smith's smart enough to know that his starting job isn't guaranteed for the season. If he struggles, he'll be doodling on a clipboard on the sideline. On a day when Vick and Ryan relayed conflicting messages, you sort of felt bad for both of them. Ryan's transparent placating of his boss has become commonplace. "Let's let it play out and we'll see at the end of the day where it shakes out," the coach said, spitting out stale talking points that you know he doesn't truly believe. Vick's desire to be a solid company man for a few minutes was equally painful on the ears. "I'm here to compete every day, help this football team win games and whatever it's going to be in the end, it's going to be," he said, playing the good soldier before ultimately coming clean. He's been around too long, seen too much and worked too hard to be afraid of telling the truth. Maybe his time will come with the Jets. Maybe it won't. There's no reason to lie to himself. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/mehta-savvy-vet-vick-open-jets-qb-situation-article-1.1809455#ixzz3368Vyvjx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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How important is technology to your institution? Is it a deeply ingrained part of the educational environment? If not, then why not?
At our EduComm '05 conference, held last month in conjunction with InfoComm in Las Vegas, those questions were an undercurrent to a panel discussion by industry representatives during the opening day general session before nearly 1,000 attendees.
The panelists--David Martin of Smart Technologies, James Diaz of Sonic Foundry, and Mike Merrill of Dell Computers--spoke at length about the power and wonder of AV/IT convergence on education. During the Q&A session that followed, however, one audience member described a still familiar roadblock to this convergence, especially among smaller institutions. Explaining the trio of issues he faced, Steve Douglas, media assistance engineer for Central Washington University, said, "We have some faculty that refuse to give up their 45-year-old overhead projectors, and we have faculty that want to take their teaching beyond PowerPoint. And then we have an administration that says, 'Here's a $1.95--make it go as far as you can.'"
The panelists had given him many reasons for adopting new technologies, he said, but he still didn't know how to get past the administrative roadblock. "Their reply would be, 'We gave you $1.95, what did you do with it?'"
The panel offered varying advice on getting buy-in. Dell Computer's Merrill, for example, suggested that seeing is believing. "We often talk to customers who tell us they don't have funding, but once they understand the application and its impact on learning, they suddenly find funding," he said.
Sonic Foundry's Diaz challenged the audience to "think out of the box." Some institutions, particularly community colleges, justify technology spending by adopting an entrepreneurial approach. "They begin to understand they are part of a supply-and-demand system," he offered. "They supply education and they develop people who go into the workplace. This has created some very effective business partnerships with the local economy which, in turn, helps fund more technology."
And let's not forget the argument that today's students not only expect things such as high-speed internet access, but won't even consider a college that doesn't offer the latest technology.
"We're seeing an arms race in larger universities--especially in AV/IT--where they are building up technology and using it as part of their recruiting," noted Merrill.
That claim is certainly true. Visit the website of just about any university and you'll find a list of technologies offered, from wireless networks and notebook computers, to school-issued iPods.
It's a recruitment come-on for today's technology-savvy young people. And it's a must for the "Nintendo generation" that, having grown up on technology, is now increasingly at the front of the class, teaching the next generation of students.
A school that isn't riding the technology wave probably does so at the risk of losing not just potential students, but also the community partnerships that can help fund further advances in technology, which, in turn, will attract more students, which... well, you get the idea.
So, let me pose my original questions again: If your campus is behind the curve on technology--and I know that you're out there--why? Is it a funding issue? Is there faculty resistance? Or hasn't the value of technology-enhanced learning been brought home in a meaningful way? And, for those institutions that have found their way past the roadblocks, why not share your experience? Drop me a note and tell how you did it.
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Dr. Jack Nash knows Saginaw.
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But not anymore, the renovation of the Bancroft-Eddy buildings is bringing new neighbors and new life.
â??This is the most activity and it's very exciting that Iâ??ve seen in Saginaw in the last 25 years downtown,â?? says Nash.
"30 apartments here and Bancroft has 122,â?? says Kelly Ortega, property manager of The Bancroft-Eddy.
Ortega helping the first Eddy residents move-in to the state of art apartments on Tuesday.
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Also soon filling the air will be the smell of soul food.
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Discussion in 'Wedding Photography And Videography' started by carol, Jul 29, 2000.
Anyone heard of Ray Ong or know of anyone who has used him for actual day photography?
Do you have the contact number and homepage address of Ray Ong? I think I saw his portfolio in Ted Wu.
Has anyone taken the wedding photo package from Ray Ong (Photo Language). How is his skill (indoor & outdoor) & services ?
Thanks alot for the advice.
I had a friend that used Ray Ong for her actual day photography and her photos turned out fabulous!! That is if you like the photos to include individual shots of your shoes, dresses, teapots etc.
I fell in love with his photos immediately after I saw them but too bad ... he's not available for my wedding.
Still ... I strongly recommend him. His contact no is 98637565.
All the best and hopefully, he is available for your wedding.
Hi piglet,
Thanks for sharing..BTW, do you know what are his charges like?
Hi KPO
Seems like most people have/are increasing their prices already ... think he costs about $1200 for 8 rolls or 10 rolls.
Must admit he is rather expensive but love his angles.
He cost 1.2K for 10 rolls. His hours are 7 am to 2 pm, 7 pm to 11 pm. If you have a church wedding during 2 to 5 pm, or after 11 pm. You will need to pay 40 dollars per hour overtime charges. Each additional rolls are 55 dollars, I think. He takes only color photos. His style is journalistic but in color. However, you can electronically wash to black and white, I think.
I loved his photos, he can really capture the moemnt, but he was beyond my budget. I would have to pay 1.4+ k, becos of church.
Does Ray has any web site which I could access so that I can view his portfolio. Thanks
hi eli and piglet,
hmmm...seems like his charges are on the high side...but I understand that some of the popular photographers are charging as high as $1.5-$2K!!!
my bro only paid $500 for 1 whole day photography...8 rolls of film.
actually, I'm only looking for a photographer for my banquet shots (7-11pm)...I wonder if Ray Ong will entertain such requests?
Yes ... Ray would entertain such requests. Coz my other friend used him only for her dinner. He'll take your table setting with the menu, floral decoration on table etc and any other interesting things.
Could anyone let me know which are the bridal boutiques that tie-up with Ray Ong of Photo Language ??
I am interested in his work. Have seen it at my friend's wedding. But she has gone overseas with her hubby.
Or details of his individual package for both Studio & Actual Day would be very helpful. Also how to contact him if I want to see more of his work.
Does he have a website etc ??
Please help.
Hi Mandy,
I saw his portfolio at Ted Wu. Heard that he is giving exclusive prices to Ted Wu brides. I can't remember his studio package but i think his actual day is $1200. Maybe u would like to check it out.
If you are taking the pkge fr Ted WU:
S$1300 - 24 @8"10" & 1 table top; all -ves returned; each add'l picture S$40 if colour; S$50 for black & white;
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Ray has a website. Its www.photolanguage.net . However there are no pictures on it yet. My cousin had him for her photographer. he is a nice guy. However, I must warn tt my older relatives did not like his style of photographing because they prefered posed photos to natural shots.
Hi Mandy,
The only boutique that Ray Ong ties up with at this point is Ted Wu. However, I believe you can contact him directly if you are interested in having him as your photographer and don't want to sign up with Ted Wu. He did my studio and outdoor shots and I've also signed up with him for my actual day photography. He's easy to work with, very friendly and our studio and outdoor shots turned out great.
Hello Everyone,
Thanks for the helpful information. Think I will call to check out his prices.
I like Ted Wu's gowns too but I think my budget is not within Ted's price range. I think his packages are about 5K right ??
Thanks again.
Yes, his packages start at 5K I think. It depends on which photography package you choose and the amount goes up accordingly. And the package does not include the gent's suit. Think it costs 600 for a m-t-m one.
Hi Mandy,
i believe u can still engage Ray separately if u are not going to sign with Ted Wu. if i remember correctly, he will only return negatives to Ted Wu brides. that is the exculsive package he provides for Ted's brides. maybe u are bargain bargain with Ray...
Hi all,
Ray Ong's partial porfolio can now be viewed at http://www.photolanguage.net .
Ray also provides actual day photography services.
Chin Leng.
Visited http://www.photolanguage.net but it is not valid.
Hi FYI,
How come not valid? I can view the website, the photos are nice. Check your proxy, maybe is incorrect..
hi ladies,
fyi, ray has shifted his studio to geylang.
his off no has changed to 8448575
Hi all,
Yeap, Ray has moved his studio to a new address. His studio is now located at
668A Geylang Road, Singapore 389595.
Chin Leng.
Hi Joi,
It's ok now, don know what happened. Thx anyway.
Hi rin soo,
How much is he charg'g n how's the package like? thank u.
hi cat,
his studio & outdoor package is abt 1.6k onwards. actual day 1.2k.
if i'm not wrong, he has increaased his prices. maybe u can give him a call to discuss.
hi rin,
do you have any idea what ray's studio/outdoor package includes?
please advice, thanks!
Hi Cheer,
Will be meeting Ray this evening... can ask for you if you want to. Maybe u can give me your e-mail address and i can communicate directly with you in more details
hi Joycelyn,
sorry missed ur message, u can mail me by clicking my nic, thanks!
Hi all
We engaged Ray for our actual day last month. Just collected the albums last week and we are extremely happy with our photographs. Friends were well impressed by his presentation and skill too.
Our money was well spent! We highly recommend Ray!!
hi curly, do you mind sharing some photos?? my email is firstname.lastname@example.com
Hi Curly
May I noe how much is Ray charging?
JenJen, I have yet to scan any of the pics as they were all sticked onto the albums. No reprint yet too. However, I can scan the index prints and email to you later.
Yvonne, Ray charges $1,200 for 10 rolls (colour), 7am to 2pm, 7 to 11pm. Not too sure abt next year's rate though.
Hi JenJen
Just wondering if you received my emails. One of the emails was returned. Pls check.
hi curly, wah... your mail very big... my "bigfoot" oso cannot take it... but dun worry, I've got 2 of your mails... wonder if there were any more?? it's kinda small though, couldn't really decide which one to scrutinise first...hehehe...
Hi Curly,
Just wanna check with you how many rolls of film did Ray took during your actual day? I am quite sure that 10rolls will not be enough, what you say?
Hi JenJen, the index prints are indeed very small. As all the pics were pasted onto the albums and I didnt have any reprint, I can't send you any more....
Hi Corrine, I asked Ray to limit to 10 rolls as we didnt have any outdoor pics taken on the actual day. So 10 rolls were alright for us.
Hi Curly,
Could you send me your actual day prints by Ray as well, juz wanna check how's his work. My email add - firstname.lastname@example.com.
Hi Corrine
I'm sorry but I had already deleted all the files as they were very small.....
Hi all,
Ray Ong's Photo Lanuage website at http://www.photolanguage.net has been relaunched. You can visit and take a look at more of his recent works.
Chin Leng.
How many mths in advance should u book a photographer for actual day wedding?
Hi Delannie,
U shd act fast esp someone like Ray Ong can be snapped up easily on good dates.
When is ur wedding btw?
Thks Huppi, mine is nx yr June. Do u think i shd book Ray now? BTW, did u book him too?
BTW, usually how many rolls needed if i am taking outdoor pics too?
would like to know Ray's charges now and does he returns the negative back for actual wedding day?
Can anyone who use him for their actual day provide some feedback on him?
Many thanks!
Hi all
would like to check out what is Ray Ong's rate now and does he return the negatives back for actual day wedding?
Any comments from those who engage him?
Many thanks!
Hi Marie,
Just had a wonderful photoshoot with Ray... We used him for the church wedding/tea ceremony and for the studio/outdoor shoot, all under a package with Ted Wu... He's a really good photographer, I'll have to say! We hired another studio for other services and for the wedding dinner but in hindsight should have stuck with Ray...
In reply to your questions, I can't remember his rates now but you can contact him directly and he'll give you his rates... And yes, he will return the negatives for the wedding shots... he used a digital camera for the studio photoshoot... thank goodness because we are really bad at posing or 'acting natural' for the shoot and he took a lot of shots!
What I liked about his work (not just the stylistic photos he takes):
1. He'll sort out the photos for the wedding and put them into the album for you, all nicely done. The 'rejected' photos, he'll return to you in a separate envelope so that if you want to, you can add it into the album.
2. The negatives are returned to you so that you can reprint the photos yourself (which we had to do since there were shots that we wanted to give to our friends!)
3. His photos are very crisp, sharp and clear... it's unbelievably sharp!! He hardly wasted any shots... almost every negative was fantastic so you don't have to worry about wastage of film.
4. He's quite unobtrusive and natural... we hardly knew he was taking photos of us until we saw the album! A lot of our friends didn't know they were taken so the shots turned out to be very spontaneous, natural, and quite a laugh in some cases!
5. The studio photos were quite good too... He took about 200 shots (morning to 3pm) all digital, printed them out for us to view as proofs, and we selected the ones we wanted for actual printout to the larger prints etc. We were stuck for choice so he helped us to decide as well... Most of the shots had us looking relaxed, laughing, 'natural', not like we had to bend into all sorts of acrobatic postures and then hold it (and our smiles!) so that the photographer can snap the shot! Okay, he did make us do one which had us bending forward quite a fair bit but that was really fun and the photo turned out beautifully (no sign of strain!)
Overall, his prices may be a bit on the high end, but you get what you pay for - a really professional and fantastic photographer... He's already taken for a few of my wife's friends and my cousin's wedding, and they all do recommend him too
We had our outdoor at Arab St and Botanic Gdns... mainly because it looked like it might rain and we had to hit the floor running, so to speak! before it showers again! That was fun Ray used a normal (non digital) camera for the outdoors...
Feel free to mail me if you want to clarify anything I've said!
how abt his actual day photography??
any comments??
hi, for actual day, is he using a normal (i.e. non-digital)camera?
Hi totoro and fern...
Actual day photographs of church wedding and tea ceremony was great. He used a non-digital camera so they all came with negatives (an added plus for us)... He took some really good shots of the church (never knew it could look so nice ) and the processional/ceremony as well as the reception after the ceremony was over. These are not digital shots, no touch ups, but it turned out well for us considering we aren't exactly the photogenic couple lol
He snapped the photos pretty fast too... we barely noticed him doing the actual day shots and when we had to pose in front of him for family/friends shots, he did it pretty fast too and the shots came out perfact (we were worried that maybe he didn't focus properly). There were shots that really surprised us - photos of some of our friends babies that came out quite well, etc. But I think his strength is in the journalistic shots, natural shots (taken without us posing) and some of the more unique ones... there's so much you can do with group shots I guess (after all, everyone's standing and all composed!)
The only time he used a digital camera was for the studio indoor photographs.
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Crews cleared an off-ramp on U.S. Highway 101 in Palo Alto Sunday, Sept. 23, after a solo vehicle crash in the area left multiple people injured, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Around 2:40 a.m., a car heading north on Highway 101 near the San Antonio Road off-ramp veered off of the roadway and into some bushes, according to the CHP. Witnesses reporting the crash said multiple people inside the car had visible injuries.
The CHP reported that fire crews would need to cut trees off of the roadway in order to remove the vehicle. Fire crews blocked the San Antonio Road off-ramp for nearly two hours during the emergency response to the crash, according to the CHP. The ramp reopened some time after 4 a.m., according to the CHP.
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Flippa.com continues to be the largest and most popular public marketplace for people to buy and sell websites. As a seller there, your goal is to not only sell your site but to get as much money as you can for it.
The best way to do that is to get your site on the Most Actives page on Flippa. This is where the majority of the buyers are looking. The only way to get on that page is to get a lot of bids on your auction as the auctions with the most bids get bumped into this "jackpot" page automatically.
So how do you go about getting a lot of bids? For starters, an established website with growing or consistent traffic and revenue will always fetch a lot of bids. Still, though, that sometimes isn't enough to attract a lot of bids. Today I'm going to show you a gray hat strategy on how to get lots of bids on your Flippa auctions. It's "gray hat" because some people object to it because they say it's gaming the system. After learning the strategy, you can make up your own mind.
The Gray Hat Strategy To Get Lots of Bids
What you do is list the website for sale for 7 days or less. Five days is ideal. By keeping the auction duration shorter, you create a sense of urgency in buyers. You start the auction at $1 with or without a reserve. Not having a reserve price will make this strategy even more effective but not having one isn't necessary for it to work.
Now so far everything has been white hat and above board, right? Well here is where the gray hat stuff comes into play. Assuming you have an established website for sale with traffic and revenue and you've implemented the tips I've just outlined, you'll get a flood of bids right off the bat – especially if you don't have a reserve price.
Most sellers will accept the initial flood of bids immediately after they are placed. (A note for Flippa newbies:when bids are placed on auctions, sellers must approve each initial bid before it becomes binding and made public). For this gray hat strategy, you don't want to do that.
Instead what you'll want to do is accept the lowest bid of all the bids that come in initially. Then after you accept the one bid, sit tight for the next 12 hours. During this period, don't respond to any private messages and don't make any comments on your listing. Ignore the auction entirely and let the bids pile up.
When you return to your auction 12 hours later, you should have several bids piled up that you need to review and accept. At that point, accept all of the bids and proceed with the auction as usual. Respond to your messages and leave any comments that are required and accept all bids as they come in.
How Does This Strategy Work?
What this strategy does is it gives your auction the appearance that it is really hot and popular – which will attract more buyers and bids. Buyers want websites that "everyone else wants" and when they see an auction with 15+ bids within the first 24 hours of it going live, they'll be instantly drawn to it.
If you were to accept every bid as they came in, you likely wouldn't get that kind of activity as some of the initial bids could be very aggressive (i.e. $1,000). When someone places a bid that high so quickly, it discourages other bidders. By accepting the lowest bid only and letting the rest of the bids "pile up," you encourage more bidders right out of the gate because buyers only see the one low bid. They think they can still get a good deal so they place a bid.
Show Me Proof – Does This Really Work?
Yes! I employed this strategy on one of my auctions earlier this year. I listed the site late at night and I got a quick bid for $10 – which I accepted. I then signed off and went to bed. When I got up the next morning, I had 10 bids piled up. After I accepted them all, I had 11 bids in less than 12 hours. My auction eventually ended up being number one on the Most Actives page and I got top dollar for my site.
Still don't believe me? Take a look at this screenshot of an auction that went live as I was writing this post:
(click the image to see the full-size of the screenshot)
Notice how the seller accepted the first bid and the 19 bids that are pending? The seller of this auction goes by the Flippa username of, "abisko." He's a regular website seller on Flippa. He employs this strategy on every auction he launches. His auctions consistently hit the top of the Most Actives page. Here is a link to the actual auction. By the time you see it, it will likely be in the top ten on the Most Actives page.
If you're still not convinced, here is a link to abisko's profile page on Flippa (you need to be logged into Flippa to view it). Notice all the bids his auctions get – including the one for 82 bids? He uses this strategy on every auction.
No matter how you feel about this strategy there is no doubt it works. The next time you launch an established website for sale, you might want to consider using it!


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June 15 (Bloomberg) -- Jury foreman Richard Lepkowski didn't want to convict Rajat Gupta of insider trading. To him and other jurors, Gupta had lived a "story-book life" and "the American dream," he said. In the end, though, the case was just too strong.
"I wanted to believe the allegations weren't true," Lepkowski, 51, said in an interview today in Manhattan federal court. "Here was a man who came to this country and was a wonderful example of the American Dream."
"But at the end of the day, those allegations on which we found guilt -- the evidence was overwhelming," said Lepkowski, a resident of Westchester County, New York, and an executive at the nonprofit Children's Tumor Foundation.
Gupta, orphaned as a teenager in India, rose to become managing partner of McKinsey & Co. and a director at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Procter & Gamble Co. Today, he became the most prominent executive to be convicted in a five-year U.S. crackdown on insider trading at hedge funds.
Jurors weighed the evidence for 9 1/2 hours over parts of two days before convicting Gupta of one count of conspiracy and three counts of securities fraud, the maximum sentence for which is 20 years in prison. They acquitted him of two counts of securities fraud. The trial lasted four weeks.
Two in Tears
When the 12 jurors returned to the courtroom to deliver their verdict at 11:38 a.m., two were in tears.
"I struggled, I'll be honest with you," said Ronnie Sesso, 53, a youth advocate who works for New York City's Administration of Children's Services, who said she, too, had become emotional in rendering her decision. "I was trying to determine the outcome of this person's life."
The verdict came much faster than it did last year in the U.S. case against Galleon Group LLC co-founder Raj Rajaratnam. Then, jurors deliberated for 12 days before convicting Rajaratnam of securities fraud for trading on illegal tips from Gupta and others.
Still, the Gupta jurors said they wrestled with many issues before filing into the courtroom for the last time.
"It's hard," said Agnes Sanders, a retired librarian from Manhattan who declined further comment. "I'm sure we reached the right verdict, but it's hard."
Many Successes
A constant theme in the deliberations was Gupta's reputation for integrity and his successes over the course of his life, according to one juror who asked not to be named. Wherever possible, jurors gave Gupta, 63, the benefit of the doubt. They appreciated the passion of the lawyers on both sides, the juror said.
After seven hours of deliberations on the first day, jurors returned to court today not knowing if they'd reach a final verdict by the end of the day, the juror said. It all came together in the morning, and by 11:30 a.m. they had a verdict. Every juror was emotional, the juror said.
Lepkowski and Sesso said a central concern for jurors was motive. The panel discussed why Gupta, who a prosecution witness testified had a net worth of $80 million and had led a stellar business career, would leak tips to Rajaratnam. One reason, they concluded, was that Gupta wanted Rajaratnam's help building his private equity fund, New Silk Route.
'Need for Greed'
"What did Mr. Gupta get out of this by giving Mr. Rajaratnam the information? Was it the future, was it cash?" Sesso said. Ultimately, Sesso pointed to Gupta's "need for greed: 'I could get away with it once and I'll do it again,'" she said.
The jurors said Gupta was manipulated by Rajaratnam, who is serving an 11-year prison sentence. Sesso and Lepkowski cited the testimony of Gupta's former McKinsey protege, Anil Kumar, who pleaded guilty and testified against Gupta. Lepkowski said he found parallels between the way Kumar had been co-opted by Rajaratnam into passing inside information about technology firms he was advising and what happened with Gupta.
"He manipulated Rajat Gupta and Mr. Kumar," Lepkowski said. "What happened to him almost imitated what happened to Gupta. You can see him playing one off the other."
Both jurors said they came away with a low opinion of Rajaratnam, who was convicted of making millions of dollars off tips in separate schemes. Sesso called the convicted fund manager "a snake in the grass."
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Note: Subsequent to the publication of this article, the Congress came up with a plan to provide some relief for the Alternative Minimum Tax issues that expired at the end of 2005. You can read more about those changes .
One of the things that has made the tax code so complex in recent years has been the phasing in and out of various tax breaks. Once you think you have your tax planning figured out, the tax code pulls the rug out from under you.
So the earlier you begin planning for your 2006 taxes, the better off you'll be. And you'll need to know which provisions will no longer be in the tax code come next year. It's always possible that the folks in Congress will reinstitute some -- or all -- of the expiring provisions later this year. But since that's not a sure thing, your best bet is to assume that these breaks will not be around in 2006 and plan accordingly.
The following list of breaks set to go away is not all-inclusive, but it does include the ones that will affect the vast majority of us. All told, more than 30 provisions dealing with individuals, businesses, governments, and general tax administration are scheduled to expire.
State and local sales tax deduction
Even though this provision was available for only two years, it provided a big break for taxpayers living in the eight states that don't have a state income tax. The deduction also provided benefits to those in other states with a lower marginal tax rate or those who made a big-ticket purchase and the resulting sales tax provided a larger deduction opportunity than the amount of income tax would have. In other words, if you bought a new boat and paid $4,000 in sales tax, you could get a larger tax benefit by claiming that sales tax as a deduction if it exceeded your state income tax bill.
Combat pay and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Previously, combat pay had been excluded from the definition of earned income, thereby reducing the earned income tax credit for some military families. But in 2004, Congress changed the rules to let military families choose whether it was to their advantage to include combat pay as earned income when calculating the EITC. Even though this provision is expiring along with tax year 2005, there's a good chance that Congress will make it permanent.
Teachers' classroom expenses
Qualified educators could deduct up to $250 in classroom expenses and didn't have to itemize their deductions to get this break. While this provision has expired, there are current proposals afoot to make it permanent, with a maximum deduction of $400. In the meantime, educators should continue to keep receipts for classroom purchases they make in 2006.
Higher-education expenses
This was another "above-the-line" item (one that didn't require you to itemize) that provided for a deduction of up to $4,000 in qualified tuition and related education expenses. Congress will probably not extend this deduction past 2005. However, the Hope and Lifetime Learning credits will remain on the books and often provide you with a larger tax benefit, anyway.
The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) exemption amount
This is the time bomb of all of the expiring provisions. Most taxpayers are unaware of the dreaded AMT, but with the exemption provision going away, many more will get hit with it. The AMT exemption amount -- essentially, the amount of taxable income you are allowed without triggering the AMT -- will drop back to 2000 levels for a nearly 30% decrease across the board. That means an additional 17 million taxpayers will be subject to the AMT in 2006. Congress is well aware of this potential taxpayer nightmare, but it's unwilling to make any permanent changes to the exemption amount, since the AMT does generate a large amount of tax revenue. The best that we can probably hope for is another extension later in the year. But make no mistake -- by doing nothing on this issue, Congress will be paving the way for a major tax increase for many taxpayers. So if you're not aware of the AMT, you might want to see how your projected 2006 income and deductions stack up against the new AMT exemption amounts.
Personal tax credits and the AMT
More expiring provisions will bring the AMT to bear on more taxpayers. Before 2006, virtually all of the tax credits allowable for regular tax purposes were also allowed for AMT purposes. However, beginning in 2006, certain personal credits will no longer be allowed against the AMT, including the dependent care credit, credit for the elderly and the permanently and totally disabled, the mortgage interest credit, the Hope and Lifetime Learning credits, and the D.C. first-time-homebuyer credit.
But not all of the news is bad. Next week, we'll review some of the new and phase-in provisions that will actually help the taxpayer in 2006. But in the meantime, be aware of the changes we've discussed today -- especially the AMT provision -- and how they might affect you and your 2006 tax planning.
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Episode Title: "Under the Radar"
Writer: Jeff Eastin
Director: John T. Kretchmer
Previously on "White Collar":
Neal learned that corrupt businessman and his former mentor, Vincent Adler was behind Kate's death and Mozzie's shooting. He and Moz uncovered a fractal antenna diagram that may lead to what Adler is after. While the team pieced together Adler's plans, Neal's relationship with Sara deepened.
The team turns their attention back to Vincent Adler (Andrew McCarthy), who the FBI has learned is searching for a sunken Nazi U-Boat off the coast of Manhattan. Peter (Tim DeKay) sets the team to tracking down Alex Hunter (Gloria Votsis), Neal's old flame and occasional accomplice. Sara (Hilarie Burton), who's back on the scene, is concerned about Neal's relationship with Alex but he assures her it's all in the past.
After getting a tip on Alex's whereabouts from a small time grifter, Neal (Matt Bomer) and Peter head to a garden conservatory, where Adler forces them into his limo and takes them to the warehouse where the U-boat is stored.
At the warehouse, Neal wakes up to find Alex, also held captive. Adler tasks him with opening up the massive submarine, which is rigged with explosives. Neal enlists Peter's help and the two work on the hatch as Adler watches on via remote camera.
Back at Neal's apartment, Moz (Willie Garson) works on the fractal as Sara arrives for a lunch date with Neal. Moz warns her not to get involved with a con man but she brushes the advice aside.
At the warehouse, Neal and Peter crack the hatch but a timed bomb is set upon opening it. Alex suddenly remembers the code to stop the bomb, which her grandfather, who was a crewman on the boat, gave her. Neal and Peter go inside and discover a massive collection of priceless art and jewels. Neal takes off the camera so Adler can't observe them but he soon follows them inside the submarine. Neal and Peter agree to leave with Adler's henchman, presumably to be executed but they're secretly hoping Moz will find them with the fractal antenna.
Just as Adler's henchmen are about to shoot Alex, Neal and Peter after they free themselves from their restraints, Diana (Marsha Thomason) and Jones (Sharif Atkins) show up to save the day. Alex and Neal share a kiss, with Sara watching on.
Back at the FBI office, Neal attempts to smooth things over with Sara but she won't have it. But when Peter invites the two to dinner at his house, she can't refuse.
The next day, the team goes in search of the sub. Outside the warehouse, Adler confronts Neal, offering to split the bounty with him if he helps him escape. Neal refuses, still visibly upset over Kate's murder. The warehouse then explodes from the TNT still inside the boat. Adler accuses Neal of plotting the whole thing but he denies it. Adler is about to shoot Neal just as Peter shows up and shoots him first.
He then accuses Neal of stealing the art after a fiery scrap from one of Neal's paintings floats by him. Neal denies it and challenges Peter to prove his theory.
Back at his apartment, Neal discovers an envelope containing a key and an address on a card. He goes to the address and finds a room a filled with all the Nazi treasures and stands there in disbelief with a massive grin on his face.
I've been sort of luke warm on "White Collar" for a while now. I tend to give it pretty decent ratings (7-9) range but that's relative to the show, itself. A good part of the time, I find it too far-fetched to invest in and too silly to even laugh at. But that might have changed with this season finale.
"White Collar," like fellow USA dramedy, "Psych," is mostly an episodic procedural, that occasional calls back to over-arching story lines, usually around sweeps and finale time. Sometimes, it can get annoying, especially when the story line is weak and you have to try to remember details from episodes over a year old. Not the case here though, with "White Collar's" season two finisher.
Actually, let me qualify that statement. I love Andrew McCarthy as the big bad and equally enjoy Willie Garson as the tin foil hat wearing con man, Mozzie. But at times the "Adler" storyline felt a bit convoluted and well, silly. Music boxes, nazis, submarines and a wacky fractal antenna all seemed too nonsensical to follow or care about.
But I've come to an understanding with "White Collar." It's an intentionally silly show, in its own way. The stakes are often high but the drama sometimes feels too watered down by all the "fun" the characters are having. "Under the Radar" however, found the perfect balance between the two sides of the coin.
The fun was to be had in watching Neal and Peter break into a Nazi U-Boat and uncover a treasure trove of Word War II era jewels and art. Moz being taken for a ride by Jones and Diana? Also lots of fun.
But the stakes were awfully high, with Neal bent on taking down the man responsible for killing the love of his life. And then there's that duality that still exists inside the white collar con man. The writers have been tugging at Neal's leanings towards returning to his past life of crime but thus far, he hasn't taken the bait.
But finding himself surrounded by a bounty of the things that have captivated and seduced him into the criminal underground, priceless fine art, historical artifacts and glittering jewels? He may not have made the decision, yet, to go back to his old ways, but Peter's convinced of it, already.
With Neal off the FBI's radar, (no ankle bracelet!) a whole new opportunity appears before him. How did it happen? Who's behind it? Now, suddenly I care about Neal Caffrey.
Luckily, we won't have to wait too long to return to Neal and his World War II era treasures, when "White Collar" returns this summer.
Crave Online Rating: 9 out of 10.


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Research Topics
Carina Gustafsson
Affiliation: Uppsala University
Country: Sweden
Detail Information
- Psychometric evaluation of a Swedish version of the Reiss Screen for Maladaptive BehaviorC Gustafsson
Uppsala University, Department of Neuroscience, Psychiatry Ulleraker, Uppsala, Sweden
J Intellect Disabil Res 46:218-29. 2002..People with intellectual disability (ID) are afflicted by mental health problems to a greater extent than other individuals, and the coexistence of ID and mental health problems involves diagnostic as well as treatment difficulties...
- Occurrence of mental health problems in Swedish samples of adults with intellectual disabilitiesCarina Gustafsson
Uppsala University, Dept of Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Ulleraker, 75017 Uppsala, Sweden
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol 39:448-56. 2004..The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of mental health problems in adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) and the number of adults with ID receiving care at general mental health clinics...
- A psychometric evaluation of a Swedish version of the psychopathology inventory for mentally retarded adults (PIMRA)Carina Gustafsson
Department of Neuroscience, Uppsala University, Psychiatry Ulleraker, SE 750 17 Uppsala, Sweden
Res Dev Disabil 26:183-201. 2005..Thus, professionals might use the PIMRA as a complement in the diagnostic process...


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With a population around 1.3 billion, China is the world's second largest country and the United States' biggest creditor. Leaders from each country have met recently to discuss our relations and best interests.
Sheldon Simon, a professor of international politics at Arizona State University, said the USA and China's role in the world depends very much on how they get along. The economies of both nations rely heavily on one another, which has also led to a so-called hacking war between countries. At this time, there is no treaties set in place to end the hacking and Simon doesn't believe there will be one soon.


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