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OKI Printing Solutions has pioneered the development and use of LED technology in printing for over 20 years. LED or Light Emitting Diode/Device is the type of light source used in the electrophotographic printing method for most of our printers.LED printheads use an array containing multiple LEDs and the LEDs individually turn on and off according to print signals.
Conventional LEDs have a two-terminal structure comprised of an anode and a cathode. In a technology made possible by Epi Film Bonding, the new LED array features a three-terminal structure comprised of an anode, cathode, and gate, adding switching capabilities to the conventional LED function of emitting light. The new LEDs reduce the number of wires required in the chip and reduce chip width by 22%. They also make it possible to deploy a single power line on the substrate on which LEDs are mounted, halving the number of substrates used.
OKI Printing Solutions was the world's first company to achieve high-volume production of LED printheads based on this new technology. All future LED products will incorporate this new LED printhead.
LED Printhead Advantages
LED vs. Laser
Laser systems rely on elaborate combinations of rotating mirrors and lenses that must remain in alignment through use. The laser scans from one end of a line to another, then zig-zags down to the next line.
LED technology uses a Light Emitting Diode printhead as a light source within the imaging device. Unlike laser systems, the LED printhead is solid-state and has no moving parts. The LED bar pulse-flashes across the entire page width and creates the image on the print drum as it moves down.
OKI also has a straight-line paper path (Single Pass Color) that's less susceptible to jams when feeding heavy stock, envelopes or labels.
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With 1200 dpi (dots per inch) print resolution, a printer should place 1200 dots/spots, precisely printed at 25 micrometers apart (on center). However, while a 1200 dpi LED printer can produce a 25 micrometer dot/spot, a 1200 dpi laser printer can only produce a 65 micrometer dot/spot. This translates to greater print quality when using LED technology. See the animation at right for a quick demonstration of this comparison.
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Traditional laser printers apply dots using two levels of intensity: 100% black or 100% white. Dots are grouped together (creating halftone cells) to simulate levels of grey. This is referred to as bi-level printing.
By contrast, our multi-level LED printing technology can produce different levels of intensity. This produces up to 16 shades or tones in the range between black and white. This is similar to the effect you get when replacing a standard light switch with a dimmer switch.
Multi-level Technology delivers more shades of grey or color within the same size halftone cell. This results in a higher level of detail and greater color depth, another great feature from OKI Printing Solutions.


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0. Let U1, U2, U3, ... be a sequence of independent random variables with the common uniform (0, 1) distribution. For t in the interval [0, 1], let
which is the empirical distribution function based on the first n observations. Define the empirical process
Question 1. What is the lower asymptotic behaviour of
(The symbol "sup" denotes the supremum over all t). More precisely, we ask for a characterization of non-decreasing sequences (bn), such that, almost surely (a.s.), when n goes to infinity, liminf bnXn is positive/zero.
We think that the liminf expression would be a.s. infinity if 1/(n bn2) is summable for n, and 0 otherwise.
2. Let Yn be the a.s. unique location of the maximum of the empirical process Gn. That is, Gn(Yn) = Xn.
Question 2. Find a characterization of (bn) such that liminf bnYn is positive/zero, a.s.
3. Let Zn be the total time spent in R+ by the empirical process Gn.
Question 3. Find a characterization of (bn) such that liminf bnZn is positive/zero, a.s.
4. So far, we are only able to answer these questions for the particular sequence bn = (log n)r, with r < 0.
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Miss Amie helped members of U.S. Army National Guard 139th Support Brigade fill sandbags at the Dakota Valley High School staging area in South Dakota. Sand bags are used to help prevent flood waters from entering a building.
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Jared Tevis felt his foot give and his ankle roll, both lying flat against the Arizona Stadium turf. His left leg stung as blood rushed to the affected area.
Tevis feared the worst.
"I didn't even want to look down," he said. "But when I did look down, it wasn't displaced. I didn't see any bones coming out. I thought, 'OK, that's a good sign.'"
Tevis has spent the last month and four days trying to repair the damage done when he suffered a severe ankle sprain in the Wildcats' Sept. 29 loss to Oregon State. The sophomore safety isn't all the way back yet, but he's getting there. Tevis played in last weekend's 39-36 win over USC without feeling any ill effects; he'll start at the "Bandit" position Saturday, when 24th-ranked UA (5-3 overall, 2-3 Pac-12) takes on UCLA at the Rose Bowl.
Coach Rich Rodriguez said he's happy to have the Canyon del Oro High School graduate back "because he's a good football player."
Despite missing two starts - and the better part of three games - because of the injury, Tevis ranks fifth on the team with 45 tackles. He has two interceptions and five PBUs, and has forced three fumbles.
More importantly, he's served as a de facto captain on a defense filled with undersized, inexperienced players.
"The nice part about Jared is that before the injury and certainly since he's been back, he's one of the guys in the secondary that helps get guys lined up," Rodriguez said. "He's a smart, instinctive football player. He and (linebacker) Jake Fischer are probably the two guys who truly understand the scheme better than everyone, so that's a big help."
And Tevis and the Wildcats have, so far, dodged a huge bullet. Tevis' injury looked bad.
"Shoot, it wasn't broke," Rodriguez said. "It was just sprained."
The Star talked to Tevis about his injury, recovery and future:
What was it like to get back on the field Saturday?
A: "It was exciting to get out there with my brothers again. I've been waiting for what seems like a year. It felt good to be back out there with them."
How much did you play? How'd your ankle hold up?
A: "Most of the game. I didn't check exactly, but probably about 50 plays. My ankle, it felt good. No swelling or anything afterwards."
What was rehab like? What'd you do?
A: "Mostly it was watching film, praying and helping out 'Peanut' (Patrick Onwuasor) and some of the backups who were playing for me. I was just trying to help them out as much as I could. During that time, I was just living in the training room - I still am, trying to get to 100 percent."
How do you rehab your ankle now?
A: "We do a lot of treatment on it. At the same time, we're starting to pick up on rehab and get the mobility back."
Did you know the injury was a bad one when it happened?
A: "Oh yeah. I knew it was going to keep me out for a little, just with all the pain I was in. It could've been worse."
But you tried to come back on the field later in the same game. That's not normal …
"I had to try, man. I had to give it a shot. I just went out there and tried to get them to go again. At that point, I realized I probably couldn't."
Did the injury change your priorities at all? Given how far you came to crack the starting lineup, it must have been a bummer.
A: "I had a lot of things running through my mind. It really gave me a chance to step back and get refocused, though. It was a blessing, though. I forgot about everything, no offense to the media and everything, but focusing on helping my team win. I got off Twitter and Facebook. I'm on it again, but I don't use it as much as I used to."
Did the prayer work? Are you allowed to pray for a healthier ankle?
A: "Yep, I think so, man. I think it's been helping, so I'm not going to mess with it."
On StarNet: Go to live.azstarnet.com to read a transcript of Ryan Finley's Q&A Thursday with readers and to join a live fan chat during the game against UCLA on Saturday.
The Rodriguez Report
UA coach Rich Rodriguez's injury report and team captains for this week's game:
Injury report
• Out: DE Dominique Austin (foot, out for season), WR Terrence Miller (ankle)
• Doubtful: None
• Questionable: DE Kirifi Taula (shoulder), DE/FB Taimi Tutogi (neck)
• Probable: C Kyle Quinn (ankle)
Team captains
• Week 9: WR Dan Buckner, TE Drew Robinson, OG Trace Biskin, LB Jake Fischer.
• Who: No. 24 Arizona (5-3, 2-3) at No. 25 UCLA (6-2, 3-2)
• When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
• TV: Pac-12 Network.
• Radio: 1290-AM, 107.5-FM


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Environmental Science
Department of Earth Sciences and Geography
Master of Science
Rodrick A. Hay (Earth Sciences),
Department Office: LIB C-502, (310) 243-2547
Program Description
The Master in
Science in Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary program
housed in the
The program is interdisciplinary, with core and elective courses drawn from the natural and social sciences. Core courses introduce the student to the unique problems of the urban environment, to environmental analysis, policy and planning, to mathematical and analytic skills to address environmental problems, and the original research literature in environmental science. Elective courses allow students the flexibility to tailor their academic programs to meet specific goals. Students obtain real world experience in the urban environment through internships in government, non-governmental, or other agencies and organizations. The academic program culminates with an original research project leading to a thesis.
Career Possibilities
Among the many employment opportunities available for recipients of an M.S. in Environmental Science are government agencies, particularly in the areas of environmental protection and management, water, sewer and power-generation utilities, analytic laboratories, environmental and engineering firms, private industry and management, and non-profit organizations. Potential areas of employment include forestry, agriculture, fisheries management, environmental education, air quality analysis or control, soil conservation, environmental lobbying, remote sensing, urban and regional planning, soil and water conservation, environmental policy analysis, environmental impact analysis, environmental planning, conservation systems analysis, earth science, oceanography, hydrology, seismology, and environmental social impact analysis. In addition, the M.S. in Environmental Science is excellent preparation for further academic pursuits, such as a Ph.D. in environmental science or a degree in environmental law.
Admission Requirements
Requirements for admission to classified status are a bachelor's degree in a natural or social science from an accredited university with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 upper division semester (90 quarter) units of upper division course work, completion of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR) at the graduate level, and completion of two courses in a field related to environmental science and a statistics course with grades of "B" or better.
Admission Procedures
Admission to the program involves two applications. Prospective students must:
1. Submit an application to the University for admission with graduate standing, and official transcripts of all previous college work following the procedures outlined in the Admission section of the University Catalog.
2. Submit to the M.S. in Environmental Sciences Program Coordinator:
a. a letter describing interests, goals and expectations in pursuing the master's degree in environmental science;
b. two letters of recommendation sent directly from individuals who can evaluate potential for graduate study;
c. verification of completion of the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR)
d. copies of undergraduate transcripts.
Academic Advisement
Upon acceptance to the program, each student will select or be assigned to a faculty advisor and plan an individualized program of study based on the student's interests and career goals. All students in the program will be required to be advised every semester to assess student progress and program effectiveness.
Master of Science in Environmental Science
Degree Requirements (30 units)
The M.S. in Environmental Science requires completion of 30 units, at least 22 of which must be at the graduate (500-level).
A. Required Courses (23-25 units)
BIO 510. The Urban Environment (3)
BIO 502. Biostatistics (3) or
PSY 530. Advanced Analysis of Variance and multivariate Techniques (3)
ANT 510. Environmental Policy and Planning (3)
GEO 433. Environmental Analysis and Planning (3)
ENV 590. Graduate Seminar in Environmental Science (must be taken at least twice; 2-4 unites total)
ENV 598. Directed Research (3)
ENV 599. Thesis (3)
B. Electives (5-7 units)
In consultation with an academic advisor, each student will select 2-3 elective courses from the following list. Elective courses will be selected that best suit the academic background and career goals of the student. Other courses may be substituted with the approval of the academic advisor and Program Coordinator.
BIO 410. Landscape Ecology (3)
CHE 474. Geochemistry (3)
COM 467. Public Relations Workshop (3)
GEO 405. Advanced Cartography (3)
GEO 408. Aerial Photography and Remote Sensing Data (3)
GEO 412. Hydrology
GEO 415. Geographic information Systems (3)
GEO 416. Climatology (3)
GEO 420. Natural Resources (3)
EAR 476. Hydrogeology (3)
SOC 408. Survey Research (3)
C. Thesis
A written thesis, based on an original research project in environmental science, and an oral defense of the thesis are required for completion of the degree.
Each student must select a thesis advisor and two faculty to serve as the graduate thesis committee. When additional expertise is required, a member may be from another institution, but at least two committee members, including the Chair, must be full-time CSUDH faculty.
The student in consultation with his or her major advisor will prepare a research proposal along with a time line to completion. The proposal must outline the problem, its significance, and the methods to be employed to collect and analyze data. The proposal must be approved by the two other members of the thesis committee and submitted to the Program Coordinator.
The thesis will be evaluated on the basis of originality, critical and independent thinking, appropriate organization and format, and thorough documentation. Upon the completion and acceptance of the thesis, the student and advisor will arrange for an oral defense of the thesis. This ordinarily takes the form of a seminar to which the faculty, students and public are invited to attend.
D. Continuing Student Status
Students must maintain continuous enrollment throughout the graduate program and during the semester they graduate. Students who miss a semester must reapply to the university and to the program. Students who have completed all course work and are working on their thesis may enroll in BIO 600, Graduate Continuation Course (0 units), or equivalent, to maintain continuous attendance.
E. Grades
An overall "B" average is required in courses in the student's program and all courses must be passed with a grade of "B-" or above.
F. Policy on Revalidation of outdated Course Work
All course work taken in the master's degree program must be completed within the five years immediately preceding the date of graduation. Revalidation of outdated course work may be requested from the University Graduate Studies Office through the Environmental Science Program Coordinator. Outdated course work means courses that were completed between five and seven years immediately preceding the date of graduation. The request must be accompanied by a petition from the program Coordinator that verifies that the student has done one of the following:
1. repeated the course and passed it with a grade of B or better;
2. taken the exams and completed the assignments of the course as it is currently offered and earned a grade of B or better;
3. taken and passed a written comprehensive exam which covers the course contents.
G. Classified Standing
If a student has been admitted to Conditionally Classified status he or she must fulfill the conditions for Classified standing by the end of the first year after admission. The student must submit and Application for Classified Standing to the Dean of Graduate Studies, who will forward the request to the Environmental Science Coordinator. To receive classified standing, the student must have:
1. completed all prerequisite courses and requirements including the GWAR;
2. a grade point average of 3.0 or better in all courses taken at CSUDH and received a grade of B- or better in all courses.
H. Advancement to Candidacy
An application for advancement to candidacy is submitted when the student has completed most of the course work and has begun thesis research. Application is made through the Program Coordinator and must be done before the student can submit the thesis. This application will list the student's program of courses and other requirements which must be completed for the degree.
The Program Coordinator sends the advancement to candidacy form to the College Dean and Graduate Dean who forwards it to the graduation unit of the registrar's Office. It is used for the degree check after the student has submitted an Application for Graduation form to the office of the Registrar.
I. University Requirements
In addition to the program requirements, students must meet all university requirements for the master's degree. Students should consult the section of the catalog entitled 'Requirements for the Master's Degree."


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CLEARWATER — When he was 16 years old, Martei Plange moved here from Ghana, where people make an average of $670 a year. Last May, he graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in electrical engineering, hopeful for a position that would pay him that much or more in a week.
Now, though, the 25-year-old Martei has one part-time job stocking shelves at Publix and another parking cars for Courtesy Valet.
The other day, at Ruth Eckerd Hall, he stood by the entrance dressed in all black, before a show called Red Hot Hollywood geared toward an audience of the aging members of the Greatest Generation.
A gold Lexus sedan pulled up. He parked it.
A silver Lexus sedan pulled up. He parked it.
A black Lincoln SUV pulled up. He took a woman's wheelchair out of the back and then helped her out of the passenger seat and into her chair. "Enjoy your show, ma'am," Martei said.
He's far from the only recent college grad right now who's having a problem getting a job in his field. He's far from the only person who is underemployed. He's not that unusual in this so-called jobless recovery.
Except for maybe this:
"In a lot of countries, you're restricted in some way, but here you don't have that," he said after all the cars were parked. "You can pretty much do whatever you want to do. You can pretty much get anything you want."
Anything, you suggest to him, except a job in his chosen profession.
"But I have a job," Martei said with a smile. "I have two."
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The American Dream is in trouble.
That's according to a study released last month by the Institute for Politics and the American Dream at Ohio's Xavier University.
Sixty percent of the people the institute polled believe it's harder for them to reach the American Dream than it was for their parents. Sixty-eight percent believe it will be harder still for their children. On a scale of 1 to 100, Americans put the current condition of the American Dream at 45.
The people who believe the least in the American Dream, the study found, are white, middle-aged women who live in the Midwest. They tend to associate the idea of the Dream with financial stability.
The people who believe the most in the American Dream, on the other hand, are nonwhites and immigrants. They tend to associate the idea of the Dream with opportunity.
"The American Dream," said Mike Ford, the founding director of the institute at Xavier, "is such a core part of our national lore, and yet it was created by and is sustained by non-native Americans. It's not a dream by America. It's a dream about America.
"It's about values that people bring here," he said, "not that they get here."
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Before coming to Pinellas County, Martei (pronounced mar-TAY) grew up in the outskirts of Accra, Ghana's biggest city. His father got a scholarship to study in the 1940s at Tuskegee University in Alabama but returned home after he finished because he didn't like being an African man in the American South. Martei grew up on his father's poultry farm, putting eggs in incubators and the chicks in boxes to sell.
He moved here in 2001 with his stepmother and his brother after his father died. When he was going to Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, he worked at Publix as a bagger; later, when he was going to UCF, he worked at Publix as a stocker. He majored in electrical engineering because he's fascinated by emerging technologies and because he figured it would help him even when times turned lean.
In his apartment in Orlando, he read the Wall Street Journal and watched CNBC, Googling the companies he saw scroll across the ticker. He researched companies like SunPower, Siemens, Boeing, Florida Power & Light. He sent e-mails to CEOs and was surprised to learn that they often responded more quickly than the people who worked in human relations.
"I'd go and apply, apply, apply," he said.
Companies had fewer positions. Positions that used to exist no longer did. He wasn't what they were looking for.
So he returned to St. Petersburg last summer and went back to stocking at Publix. He added the valet job a few months ago. There are some days he works from 5 in the morning to 3 in the afternoon at Publix and from 4 in the afternoon to 11 at night doing valet.
He lives off the money he makes from Publix. The money he makes parking cars he saves for grad school.
His valet boss says he's "reliable, professional and dependable," and his co-workers love sharing shifts with him. "He works," Dave Carey said at Ruth Eckerd Hall.
"I actually love it," Martei said. "You get to meet a lot of people, you drive great cars, and you go to so many places. And you're always running and moving. It's like a free workout."
In his garage apartment on a brackish canal by Coquina Key, he keeps Gatorade in his fridge and pasta and long grain rice in his cupboard, all bought in bulk and buy-one-get-one-free.
He fishes around town, for trout, redfish and snook, and puts them in Ziplocs in the freezer for later.
And then there's his garden.
• • •
It started last fall when he asked the woman who prepares the salads at the Publix where he works if he could have the seeds from the red and yellow peppers.
He planted the seeds in an inflatable children's pool he filled with soil and put on his porch.
Outside, with a machete, a shovel and a hoe, he cleared his small side yard with his landlady's permission and made five rows of fertile dirt.
One class he had in Ghana, he said at Ruth Eckerd Hall, waiting for the show to end, was agricultural science. He learned how to keep an animal healthy while making it grow and how to take a seed and turn it into food.
For his garden here, he got mulch from a nearby recycle yard, he started collecting rain water in three blue barrels, and he put mothballs in old yogurt cartons and set them out to keep away the squirrels and the rats.
Right now, he has beets, strawberries and sweet peas. Before, he had cantaloupes and cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes, but the cold killed them.
A few months from now, though, Martei said, his garden will be full again, with beans and watermelon and corn.
"I get the seeds, and I sow them," he said. "It rains one day, and it's sunny the next."
• • •
The show ended and a short line started to form at the valet station. Martei ran to get a gray Subaru. He ran to get a gold Lexus. He ran to get a silver Cadillac.
"Thank you, ma'am," Martei said.
"Have a great day, sir," Martei said.
One woman went and got her own car because she had a spare set of keys in her purse and she didn't want to stand in line and wait, like everybody else, even for just a little bit.
"Give me my keys," she sniffed.
Martei got no tip from her. From other people, though, he got a dollar bill here, a dollar bill there. For the grad school fund.
"To be honest with you," he said, at the end of his shift, "I feel like I've lost a year in my field, a year of experience. But there are so many people in worse positions."
He became a citizen last year.
"A lot of people," he explained, "wish they could be U.S. citizens."
After grad school, when the economy hopefully gets better, he's confident he can get a job he wants.
Eventually, though, his American Dream leads back to Ghana. He wants to start his own solar company there. He wants to start a family, too, and to raise his children there, not here. He wants them to know their history and their culture, he says, and he wants to pass on to them the same humility and "surviving spirit" his father passed on to him.
He thinks he can do that in Ghana in a way that he can't in America.
Times researcher Caryn Baird contributed to this report. Michael Kruse can be reached at email@example.com or (727) 893-8751.


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AT&T was the overwhelming favorite wireless service provider among CXOs all types of C-level Executives - beating its nearest competitor by five percent in a comprehensive survey.
In fact, AT&T leads in the majority of the wireless service provider categories tested. Notably, 43 percent of U.S. CXOs think AT&T offers the best call rates while only 23 percent choose the nearest competitor. AT&T also was recognized in the survey as the leader in network coverage, package deals, download services, SMS alerts, security, and customer care. Compared to last years research, significantly greater numbers of CXOs consider AT&T the best in most wireless service provider categories.
"This proves that AT&T is committed to providing better service to its customers and as a result, has enhanced its position in the highly competitive U.S. wireless service market," says Tonya Fowler, Frost & Sullivan Director of Competitive Benchmarking Services. "AT&T has earned the top preference among business leaders, which is a demanding and powerful reference group with the ability to influence purchase decisions and enhance credibility for companies products and services."
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I just got my mag plug and the SS guide spring rod in the mail! I ordered it from Glockstore.com tuesday night and its already here. I wasnt expecting it till next week at the earliest. I think they just gotten themselves a new customer for life! Any other websites that are great? let me know:)
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About Winter WonderFest
Now in its 13th year, Winter Wonderfest transforms Navy Pier into a festive paradise with rides, games, and winter attractions. The pinnacle of the event is the Chicago Blackhawks indoor ice-skating rink, which grants visitors with 170,000 square feet of smooth ice to carve up to their hearts' content. The ice rink isn't the only lofty attraction, however—a 42-foot holiday tree dressed in sparkling lights and colorful ornaments complements the radiant lighting of a 50-foot-high indoor Ferris wheel. Adrenaline-pumping rides abound, from inflatable fun such as the Arctic Plunge inflatable slide and the Snowman Bouncer to the 28-foot-tall zipline known as the Ice Line Express. For younger visitors, a classic carousel lined with painted animals gently spins as aromas waft from the Pepsi Create-A-Cookie Cottage, which invites little ones to decorate their own sugar cookies with frosting and sprinkles.
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ESL Job Feed is the most eclectic and broad source of ESL jobs and teaching positions available worldwide.?ESL Job Feed publishes links to ESL Job postings from a variety of sources including TESall, Total ESL, Yahoo!/Monster, Guardian Jobs, Chronicle of Higher Education, craigslist, TESOL Org, TEFL and many more. From conversation schools for beginners to university positions for teaching veterans,?ESL Job Feed is your source for English teaching positions worldwide.
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Take a closer look at the U.S. Department of State's English Language Fellow Program.
The English Language (EL) Fellow Program promotes English language learning around the world and fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and people of other countries. The Program places highly qualified teachers in paid professional positions at projects initiated by U.S. embassies in all regions of the world. It is an opportunity for ESL teachers to enhance their professional career as they contribute to cross-cultural awareness throughout the world. Assignments are for a 10-month period typically beginning in September 2014.
The EL Fellow Program is funded by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. As a program administrator, Georgetown University's Center for International Education and Development is recruiting applicants for approximately 100 positions for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Please review the eligibility requirements before applying. More detailed information regarding eligibility is available on the website.
•U.S. Citizenship
•Master's in TESOL OR in a field related to English language teaching
•Classroom ESL/EFL teaching experience
•Personal qualities of patience, determination, flexibility, teamwork initiative and a love of adventure
•Two years' experience teaching ESL/EFL
•One year experience training English language teachers and/or teacher trainers
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•Demonstrated commitment to the field of English language teaching (e.g., membership in a TEFL/TESL professional organization; presentations at an EFL/ESL conference)
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•Stipend: $30,000
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Complete on-line application dossier must contain the following:
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By Billy Graham • December 16, 2005 • Topics: Parenting
One reason I wanted to reprint your letter is because many parents reading this may be doing what you once did—not just ignoring God, but failing to give their children any moral or spiritual guidance. Perhaps your letter will cause some of them to stop and think again about God and the place He should have in their lives.
The most important thing you can do is to pray for your children. They are adults now, and you can't influence them the way you once did. But God can do what you can't do; He can give them a desire to know Him, and He can draw them to Himself. The Bible says, "The prayer of a righteous man (or woman) is powerful and effective" (James 5:16).
Then, ask God to help you be an example to your children. They know what you were like—but will they see anything different about you now? Will it simply be that you go to church, or will they also see Christ's love reflected in your lives? The Bible says, "Set an example … in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity" (1 Timothy 4:12).
Finally, be honest with your children. Let them know you wish you had given them more direction when they were young, and encourage them to give their lives to Christ.


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I had Radiesse injections for the tear trough area as well as upper lip lines and read that it can take anywhere from 1 - 5 years before it dissolves completely. Do I need to wait until it has dissolved before considering a face lift? I'm nervous that the Radiesse will bind to my tissue and make it difficult to move my cheek pads or for that matter, any part of my face.....can this pose a problem for the doctor in order to perform a successful face lift?
Will Radiesse Injections for Tear Trough Area Hinder Having a Successful Facelift in the Near Future?
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Facelift after Radiesse
Radiesse doesn't bind your tissues down or make anything stick together. It just stimulates your tissues to grow. A facelift at any time is perfectly fine.
Not all practitioners are good at using Radiesse in the areas you described, but when diluted it can be used successfully in the tissues of the upper lip and at full strength in the upper cheek and into the tear trough. A skilled and experienced injector is needed to successfully treat these areas, though.
Fillers can be a lovely addition to a face lift and can give a more natural result. Good luck with all your rejuvenation.
Will Radiesse Injections for Tear Trough Area Hinder Having a Successful Facelift in the Near Future?
No - you will be able to have a facelift. The Radiesse will dissolve slowly over time (possibly up to two years) but should not affect the surgery you want. For one thing, a facelift does not (normally) involve the tear troughs and upper lip line region directly. For another, the Radiesse injections will not be permanent. That being said, I generally recommend their use in deeper regions, such as the malar eminences and nasolabial folds. I would typically recommend an HA for the tear troughs, as well as for vertical lip lines.
I hope that this helps and good luck,
Dr. E
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Will Radiesse Injections for Tear Trough Area Hinder Having a Successful Facelift in the Near Future?
I would use Restylane for the tear troughs instead of Radiesse. Radiesse can be used in other areas for volume or for deep fold or wrinkle correction. The face and neck lift can be performed at any time if you would like. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of facelifts and facial procedures each year. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
Learn more: http://www.hughesplasticsurgery.com/Face-and-Neck-Lift.php
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Radiesse and facelifts
Don't worry you can have a facelift anytime.this should not hinder or compromise your result.
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Will Radiesse injections hinder a face lift?
Radiesse placed correctly in deep dermis will not hinder your plans for surgery but quite honestly it is not the best product for lip lines and tear troughs because those areas are thin or the lines are superficial. Radiesse is a harder substance and because it's white It can also show through thin skin and look unnatural.
Radiesse and Facelift Results
Thanks for the great questions. First, in my practice, I do not recommend placement of Radiesse injections in the tear-trough region. This product is too thick for the tissues in the lower eyelid and can lead to lumpiness. I recommend Radiesse for the check area (malar eminence), chin, and temples. For the tear troughs, I use Restylane or Belotero, as this product is less viscous and causes much less nodularity. Second, in terms of timing your filler treatments and facelift, I recommend that patients wait a couple months after their most recent treatment before having the surgery. This is just to let the tissues heal. The fillers discussed here will not significantly change the way the surgery is done.
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Good filler injection won't prevent you from getting a facelift
I love Radiesse in the tear trough, I carefully layer it on the bone and it works really well. If I were to do a facelift on a patient I had previously used radiesse on the only issue might occur if I did fat grafting at the same time. I usually do some fat grafting at the time of a facelift in the tear trough since that area is not improved with a simple face lift. If there was already Radiess there it might be difficult to judge how much fat will be needed and undercorrection would probably be the best plan.
I have done reconstruction surgery on a patient's cheek that had radiesse in the naso-labial folds and was able to see it while operating-looked like small white strings, it did not cause any issues.
Hope this helps..
Dr Ivan Wayne
Facelift after Tear Trough Radiesse Injections
Previous injections will have no effect on your facelift. Howeve,r I have never used Radiesse which is firm compared to other fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane in an area with very thin skin or limited subcutaneous tissue such as the tear troughs.
Tear Trough
The tear trough is an unforgiving area and as such I would not recommend using Radiesse here . It would be safer to use a hyaluronic acid product here as the product can be dissolved if there is any problem with visibility or lumpiness .
The standard facelift does not dissect the tear trough area and injectables rarely interfere with the safe conduct of a facelift in any event .
All the best
Terrence Scamp
Radiesse, Face lifts and tear trough fillers
Thank you for question about tear trough Radiesse interfering with a face lift.
- Your earlier Radiesse injections will not interfere with your face lift,
- Radiesse is a thick gel not recommended as a tear trough filler,
- it lasts 9 months or longer,
- Radiesse nodules lasting more than a year are caused by chronic tissue irritation, not by lumps of Radiesee itself.
- Have your face lift. No more tear trough Radiesse. Hope this helps!
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The Phase-II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant, from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health, will fund development of a broad set of assays and databases to identify the most clinically significant drug-drug interactions (DDIs) that involve membrane transporters – the proteins that transport a drug across the cell membrane and either enable or block its effectiveness.
"This research will lay the foundation for Optivia and our collaborators to build the most comprehensive transporter-biology platform available, including standardized in vitro assays, in silico models and an extensive knowledge base, to better understand, predict and alleviate transporter-mediated adverse drug reactions," said Yong Huang, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer of Optivia Biotechnology.
The grant includes $367,000 to fund research at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), which will help to profile 2,000 prescription drugs against key transporters in the liver and kidneys. This will be the largest and most comprehensive study to date on the interaction between prescription drugs and membrane transporters, according to Kathleen Giacomini, Ph.D., a co-principal investigator on the grant and professor and co-chair of the UCSF Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences.
"Many transporters are known to influence drug levels, but very little is currently known about transporter-related drug interactions," Dr. Giacomini said. "This grant will enable us to break new ground in transporter-biology research and ultimately help identify which medications could cause transporter-related drug interactions and lead to adverse reactions when taken with other drugs."
The research could have an immediate impact on improving the understanding and management of drug safety, she said, which is a critical topic for both the pharmaceutical industry and the FDA. It also is a clear example of UCSF's efforts to translate science into application.
The research will also utilize Optivia's novel Opti-ExpressionTM technology to develop more than 50 assays for key human and rat transporters. Many of these were identified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a 2006 draft guidance that outlined a framework for evaluating transporter-mediated DDIs. However, suitable experimental assays for most of these transporters are not available.
"We are very pleased with both the scientific and commercial success of the Phase I research. Based on our demonstrated ability to develop transporter assays rapidly, we are confident about developing assays for more transporters with high pharmacological significance," said Dr. Huang, "These assays will be of great value to the pharmaceutical industry and academic researchers for the study of DDIs, drug safety, early pharmacokinetics and pharmacology."
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Part of the allure of a helicopter is the incredible visibility from inside the cockpit and cabin. Fort-Worth, Texas based Tech-Tool Plastics (Booth No. C3601) introduced a new version of its Cabin Comfort window for the Eurocopter EC120 and EC130 T2 during Heli-Expo '13.
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20 year old spring mattress. Yes it sagged at year 10, but did you know that if you put old, spare pillows under the middle of a 10 year old sagging mattress, you can get another 10 years out of it? My Jewish grandmother told me that and she was right. Now the questions.
I've had those 2" and 4" memory foam mattress overlays on various mattresses in the house. They are comfortable in the beginning, but over time that memory foam starts to get something close to hard. That, plus everyone has a problem with "warm fanny" with that stuff because it does not dissipate body heat very well and ultimately becomes unenjoyable.
Are pillow tops any good or is that bullshit? Does anyone have first hand knowledge of the bed that you blow up and gives you a number? I forget the name. I had heard that with a Queen or King, there is a relatively hard panel down the middle. Any ideas on this? Thank you.


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Talking Bletchley Park With@StephenFry #bpark
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Another fantastic piece of audio. Its also on my list of to-do's as am fascinated by the technology that was developed on the back of the pioneering war effort at Bletchley by the likes of Alan Turing.
Its so clever how they broke codes. I remember reading that once they had an inkling, they purposefully leaked specific intelligence to see how it would be encoded to help confirm or alter their plan of attack... Sheer genius!
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Upload your brain!
Something for you all to experiment with:
I've got mine on an old floppy, with room to spare. :)
brianL, you just posted this to get my attention, right? :rolleyes:
Problems relating to computational power aside, the main problem with this is that "you" (as in the biological "you") would still die, even if your silicon-based "copy" lived on, because "you" are still bound to your biological body (unless you buy into dualist "soul" bullsh*t :rolleyes:). Your "ego" wouldn't be "transferred" to the machine; it would just create a "second ego".
Put more simply, it would be more like having an immortal brother/sister, rather than becoming immortal oneself.
But would it be able to tell that it wasn't the "real" me? Would it think: "I'm Brian...but I feel strange these days."?
Think of it like having two computers of the exact same hardware configuration, running the exact same OS and programs, executing the exact same instructions clock cycle for clock cycle. From each machine's "perspective", they are the same, but that doesn't mean they aren't physically separate entities.
I agree it's a separate entity, but it's got all my memories, such as all the experiences that have gone into forming my personality. The only thing it hasn't got is the body that had those experiences, and that will probably drive it crazy (crazier than the biological original).
Like all new technology, the peons dream of partaking ...
The rich line up first ...
And the porn industry are the most aggressive innovators - now there's food for thought .... :p
The "silicon" me certainly wouldn't be able to react to watching porn like the flesh-and-blood me (not that I ever watch porn, of course :tisk: ).
(See, I'm not always all "doom and gloom" when talking about emerging technology/cutting-edge science…)
Yeah, probably a lot better than the one I've got now.
I've had this one 66 years, and I think it's beginning to wear out.
It comes down to the old "what is human?" question, which does not have definite answer.
i'm reading Ray Kurzweil's "The Singularity is Near" .....totally awesome and realistic stuff !!
btw , mind uploading is just one option of many portrayed by Ray and Co , other options such as bio-engineering and nanobots infused into the body are even "easier" to achieve and philosophically more intuitive !
brianL as Skynet. Wow, that is frightening.
Would the uploaded brain be able to dream or imagine ? Or maybe it just will be a clone of the logic part of the brain, and will have similar reasoning as the original (cognitive and neural processes) :p
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AT&T sent Legit Reviews an e-mail this afternoon letting us know that football and commercial fans set a record for the most data ever consumed during a championship game. AT&T reports fans used 388 GB (gigabytes) of data during Super Bowl XLVII. That's 80 percent more total data traffic than Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Indiana. AT&T says the peak usage occurred during the hour that included Beyonce's halftime performance and the temporary power outage. According to AT&T, uploads trumped downloads, a good sign that tons of photos were being uploaded to social media sites. This makes sense as Twitter reported that Super Bowl XLVII set a new record, amassing 24.1 million tweets thanks to the game, power outage and amazing Beyonce half time performance.
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|ELPUB2006. Digital Spectrum: Integrating Technology and Culture - Supplement to the Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Electronic Publishing held in Bansko, Bulgaria 14-16 June 2006 / Edited by: Klaus Kreulich, Peter Linde, Stefan Pletschacher and Arved Hübler. ISBN 978-954-16-0040-5, 2006, pp. 1-15
|A major problem with discussing how users interact with electronic publications is that such publications are not only new, they are also evolving rapidly in terms of their characteristics. As a result, studies of users have also changed - from the 1980s and early 1990s, when e-publications were mainly experimental and few in number, to the present-day, when they are numerous and widely available [21]. It was expected in the 1990s that the first decade of the present century would be a crucial period in the transition from print publishing to e-publishing, and such is, indeed, proving to be the case. At the same time, the medium for e-publication is increasingly becoming online and interactive. Such forms as CD-ROM are still useful for specific purposes (for example, including electronic information with printed matter), but the main future for electronic publishing is clearly linked to online developments. One problem in discussing user interaction with electronic publications is the somewhat restricted scope of the most extensive user studies of e-publishing. These have tended to concentrate on academic or professional groups, frequently in North America, and on their use of e-journals. Fortunately, many of the factors affecting users are common across a range of e-publication types. Because of the rapidity with which change is occurring, most attention will be paid here to user studies that have appeared over the past five years. However, these studies have often confirmed the results of work carried out in the 1990s (especially since usage of the World Wide Web became common). Users' attitudes to e-publishing, and the way they interact with it, are affected by a range of factors. At a general level, they depend on the value that is attached to electronic resources, with particular emphasis on the perceived advantages and disadvantages of e-publications. Next, they can be affected by the specific sort of user group being studied. Then they can vary according to individual preferences regarding methods of seeking information. These various factors are, in turn, affected by others. One such is the availability and reliability of the electronic facilities that users can access. Another is the extent to which habits and skills acquired in the use of print publications can be applied in an e-publishing environment. The discussion of users' behaviour below will concentrate on the significance of these different, though often related, factors.
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In his routine, comedian Moshe Kasher succinctly lays out his feelings about comedy: "If at any point you become offended, we've established that it's just you being a bitch." In Kasher's world, the comedian is an entertainer who walks onto the stage to tell jokes, not cater to an audience. Still, he's managed to acquire plenty of fans in ten years of performing and has even won a few awards, including iTunes's Best New Comic of the Year in 2009.
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This tastefully decorated ranch style home is available for monthly or seasonal rental in a wonderful area of Florida.
Situated on a lovely canal with a beautiful sunset view, it is just minutes by boat from the Gulf of Mexico. Or just drive a few minutes to a private beach which is available for your use.
The house is fully furnished with all the amenities you will need to enjoy your stay. Six people are handled very comfortably in this 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with a king bed, two queen beds, two twin beds, and a queen sleeper sofa.
A boat dock (30 foot deep canal) and a two stall garage are also available for your use. A large lanai encloses a very spacious area for entertaining, lounging or swimming in your private solar heated pool.
Price includes all utilities and use of boat dock. International guests welcome.
Please NO SMOKING and NO PETS allowed.
We spent January/February 2016 at this home and found everything very accommodating. Most enjoyable were our walks to the beach (less than a mile) on a daily basis and sitting out by the pool. Fishing from the dock was the next best thing for Wayne and Betty. So much fun we have reserved again for 2017. Tks, Brinks for being great owners and very accessible when any problems occurred. Deb and Wayne
We stayed in this home for 8 nights and it was a truly wonderful find. It was everything we were looking for and more! Besides being large, clean and wonderfully furnished, the owners were great and very friendly to rent from. Very attentive and responsive. The location is great and you can't ask for more with the private beach access (where we were the only people there!). Believe me when I say that the pictures don't do this house justice. We can't wait to return next year! Thank you!!
We recently returned from our stay in this home and would like to compliment the owners and caretaker on providing us a nice home for our winter retreat from the north east.
Keeping in mind that this property is used by multiple clients, we found everything to be in very good condition. Bathrooms and kitchen were very clean. There were ample towels and bedding (we travel with our own, but found we really didn't need too). Kitchen utensils, dishes, pots and pans, glasses and cups were in good condition, clean and plentiful.
House is tiled throughout the major living areas providing for a very cleanable and odor free residence. As mentioned in previous comments, large enclosed pool area is scenic and a nice fresh air oasis. Also spent most of out time there.
We were fortunate to have friends arrive with a boat for a few days. Mooring and Gulf access were convenient and safe. Public launches available in nearby Anclote River and Port Richie. Having a private beach in walking distance also a huge plus.
We like this area because it is sort of away from the beaten, commercial path. It is residential in nature and has a relaxed, safe feel. Other properties we rented and considered did not measure up in that regard. Still, shopping and restaurants are plentiful and nearby. Additionally, there are many interesting attractions within a reasonable drive. Having a car definitely required.
Yes...we will return.
A really lovely villa that had everything we needed for a holiday and family reunion. The rear pool and patio face west, giving gorgeous sunset views and overlooking a tidal canal junction with lots of water birds and, we were told, occasional dolphin and manatee visits. There is a private beach 15 mins walk or 5 mins drive away, perfect soft sand and even better sunsets. However, the owners do not live locally and it is evident that they don't visit often. Some of the furniture and outside chairs are slightly shabby, the house was superficially clean but kitchen cupboards, drawers and worktops needed a wipe down. Many of the pots and cutlery were grubby too apart from the top few, and 2 cups were broken. There was also a broken toilet seat. The previous tenants had been a group of boys apparently. We also found glass splinters and old fishing line by the pool, all of which must have been difficult for a cleaner to spot. We had problems with light bulbs as quite a few were blown or missing. We replaced some before we realised the numbers needed. There was some ceiling damage on the outside pool deck that the owner rang to apologise for and had lined up someone to fix while we were there. Our first contact with the owner after booking the villa was to ask what kind of internet connection they had as the villa description had said 'dial up'. The answer was that they hadn't realised it was in the description, and there was no internet installed. They said that they would have it in place before we arrived, and it was! We had a superb high speed Wi-Fi connection. This was typical of the very responsive owners. A handyman was sent round to replace some light bulbs, and the toilet seat and kitchen cooker light bulb were replaced before we left. Unfortunately, the ceiling damage proved to be a roof/solar panel problem and would need much more work. The solar panel, used to warm up the pool, was fixed sufficiently to be used while we were in the villa, but we only managed to get in the pool for the last few days (it had been an unusually cool Winter); and we didn't see a pool cleaner in the 4 weeks we were there, despite the owners having a weekly cleaning contract in place. The owners gave us a restaurant meal gift card to apologise for the problems we had. It was a kind gesture much appreciated. Would we return? Perhaps, if the roof and solar heating problems are resolved. It really is a lovely villa with lots of vacation potential.
The pictures & description do not do this house justice. It was perfect. Large rooms- nicely decorated & stocked with everything we needed, from good pots & pans to Ziploc baggies & spices. Nice neighborhood. Great water view. The screened lanai was great- we spent most of our time there. Did I mention.... the house was SPOTLESS!
We loved this house & plan to rent it again :-)
The house is just a few minutes from the delightful town of New Port Richey, and just a few miles from Tarpon Springs with its sponge docks and superb Greek restaurants.
The nearby city of Tampa offers many cultural, sports and entertainment options including Busch Gardens. Tampa International Airport is just 45 minutes by car and the theme parks of Orlando are an easy day's drive.
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SYDNEY is in for a return to summer - just in time for Black Caviar's appearance in the T.J Smith Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.
After the track received another dousing this morning the track was pushed into the heavy zone having been rated a Slow 7 yesterday
Black Caviar trainer Peter Moody has repeatedly said he would not run the super horse if the Randwick track is too heavy.
But the current forecast is good news for both her connections and fans eager to see Black Caviar race off with her 25th successive victory.
While a little more rain predicted for Wednesday morning, temperatures are then forecast to reach around 26 and 27 degrees over the next few days.
Then it's clear skies, sun and 27 degrees being predicted for race day.
Black Caviar is among 17 entries for the Group 1 $1 million weight-for-age TJ Smith (1200m).
The champion mare is the headline act on ATC Australian Derby Day, with the club spending heavily on marketing and promoting Black Caviar running in the TJ Smith.
Randwick will be at absolute capacity on Saturday, with 26,000 expected to be trackside to watch the super mare chase her 25th consecutive win as her farewell tour up the Eastern seaboard continues.
If the improving conditions were to prevail the track could quite easily slip back into the dead zone. With only one meeting at Randwick for several months, the surface should be in excellent condition.
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Cloudera Adopts Simba Drivers to Power JDBC Connectivity for Impala and Hive
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 4 — Simba Technologies Inc., the enterprise leader in standards-based connectivity solutions for relational and multi-dimensional data, today announced that Cloudera, the leader in enterprise analytic data management powered by Apache Hadoop, will embed Simba JDBC drivers in its Impala and Apache Hive commercial distributions. The move follows closely on the heels of Cloudera's adoption of Simba ODBC drivers for its Impala query engine and Apache Hive CDH components last summer.
"We chose Simba again in part because of their leadership in connectivity to the next generation data management technologies," says Tim Stevens, vice president, Corporate and Business Development, Cloudera. "Cloudera customers value the Impala query engine for its performance, stability, and extensibility. Simba JDBC drivers offered Cloudera the fastest and most interoperable connectivity out there."
Cloudera Impala is the industry's leading massively parallel processing (MPP) SQL query engine that runs natively in Apache Hadoop. Apache Hive is Hadoop data-warehousing infrastructure. Both are essential components of Cloudera's Commercial Distribution of Hadoop (CDH). And now both leverage the speed, interoperability, and native SQL query support of embedded Simba JDBC connectivity drivers.
"Cloudera has always been a leader in the Hadoop world," says Simba Technologies CEO Amyn Rajan. "And now Cloudera users have the best in connectivity, whether they're using JDBC or ODBC."
"Simba JDBC drivers for Impala and Hive adhere strictly to the JDBC connectivity standard," notes Simba Technologies CTO George Chow. "For Cloudera, that represents smoother connectivity and better interoperability for Impala and Hive with any and all BI tools like Tableau, SAP Lumira or Microsoft Excel."


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BRET McKenzie took a serious hiding on his latest film, a twisted bromance set in New Zealand's deep south in the 1990s.
But it wasn't from the critics.
Off screen, the Flight Of the Conchords star got along well with new comedy bestie Hamish Blake.
But on screen, they beat each other black and blue.
"Hamish and I were so inexperienced that we didn't know how to do fake fighting," McKenzie says.
"So (director) Rob (Sarkies) just told us to punch each other to make it real.
"We ended up so bruised and beaten - particularly me, because Hamish is a bit bigger than me - that they had to put make-up over the bruises when they were filming."
McKenzie plays "another hapless fool, but an extreme version this time" in Sarkies's black comedy, which explores the dysfunctional relationship between two childhood friends growing up in Invercargill, New Zealand's southern-most "city".
When Two Little Boys opens, Nige (McKenzie) has managed to extricate himself from the clutches of a deeply possessive Deano (Blake) by moving in with his new friend Gav (Maaka Pohatu), a giant teddy bear of a man.
But after the mullet-sporting pushover accidentally runs over a Norwegian backpacker - after spilling a hot meat pie on his stone-washed jeans - he is sucked back into Deano's suffocating orbit.
For the professionally affable Blake, it was a welcome chance to play against type.
"It's great isn't it?" says McKenzie. "I love that. His character is so different from what people are going to expect from him."
Although they joked they felt like they were cheating on their long-time comedy partners - Jemaine Clement and Andy Lee - they quickly adjusted to the infidelity.
"That was probably one of the best things about the film," McKenzie says. "Even though it's a comedy, some scenes were quite bleak to shoot.
"It was great having Hamish to bounce off, because he is such an incredibly funny man."
McKenzie has his chance to play against type in his next project, the romantic comedy Austenland, in which he stars opposite Felicity's Keri Russell as a confident ladies' man.
There's been no bullying, either, on his latest project - even though he's back working with Miss Piggy.
Miss Piggy and Kermit and the gang have retired to a backlot while McKenzie and director James Bobin work on a follow up to The Muppets.
Despite the best original song Oscar McKenzie won for Man or Muppet, Two Little Boys' Kiwi black comedic tone is in some ways closer to his heart.
"It's definitely the stuff I find funny as well," he says.
"Working in Los Angeles, I have learned to tone it down. I just know that there are some things I find funny that will not make it through the system."
McKenzie expects the new Muppets movie to keep him gainfully occupied for most of next year. This will come as a disappointment to Flight Of the Conchords fans, since that means that that long-anticipated movie probably won't get off the ground.
"I'm not sure if that is going to happen," he says. "We like the idea but it's no more than an idea. We are busy doing other things and films take such a long time to make. I find it hard to imagine us finding two years to work on a film."
SEE Two Little Boys opens Thursday 15 November
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Aranda vs. 12 Stones – Cage Match
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With Korn's 'Way Too Far' making it to the Cage Match Hall of Fame after five consecutive wins, it's time for two new bands to go head to head.
Aranda 'Stop the World' With Rock 'n' Roll
Aranda's Gabe Aranda Talks New Album + Touring
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Ratings for Dr. Alan O. Khadavi
Awesome visit. Takes his time to talk to you and does allergy testing the same day as your first visit. He doesn't waste your time bringing you back over and over for more testing. Highly recommended.
Always has a pleasant demeanor, knows what he's talking about, and easy to talk to. Best allergy doctor I've had.
Dr. Khadavi really cares about you and your well being. I was having a lot of asthma and allergy related issues since moving to Los Angeles. He really helped identify my allergy triggers and made adjustments on the medications that I was taking beforehand. He discussed all the pros and cons and went through all the possible treatment options. He will be by allergist for years to come and I highly recommend him.
I have gone to many different allergy doctors over the years to get a hold of my mold allergy. Most doctors that I have gone to only care about prescribing some medication that they are getting a kick back on. Dr. Khadavi is different. He talked with me about the symptoms and it actually seemed like he cared about what I said. The interview was not rushed and he gave me different options. I picked the one that seemed to work for my lifestyle and I have not had any issues since. It has been a few weeks now, and I could not be happier with his professionalism and his demeanor. My friend that recommended him definitely did me a huge favor. I recommend Dr. Khadavi for everyone. He is just amazing.
He really listens to you and takes the time to understand your problems. I highly recommend him. If you have allergies or asthma it is worth seeing dr. Alan.
I was suffering from allergies to just about everything a person can be allergic to. I called my primary doctor and told him I needed an allergist. He referred me to Dr. Khadavi, and not every doctor he's referred me to has been as awesome as Dr. Khadavi. The results have been tremendous -- I can breathe again, and I'm not living on over the counter allergy medications. Not only is Dr. Khadavi very knowledge, but he's very cool and always a pleasure to chat with. 5 Stars for Dr. Khadavi!
Dr. Khadavi is an exceptional doctor. It is hard to find a doctor who really cares about you and goes above and beyond what you would expect. I have absolute faith in what he does and trust him greatly. He truly is a gem.
Dr. Khadavi took the time to take my history and really got into the cause of my problems. No other doctor spent the time with me and really got to know what was wrong. He worked with me in terms of my options and I feel that we were able to come to a conclusion together instead of being told just what to do. I'm glad that I found him.
I have been suffering from allergies for years and finally I couldn't take it anymore. I was desperate. I went online and Googled Allergists near me. i called about 5 and they couldn't me immediately. Finally I called Dr. Khadavi's office and the receptionist said I could come in that day. The office was immaculate, very professional in a nice building. The staff was very friendly and then I met Dr. Khadavi. He was extremely nice, smart and very knowledgeable. He treated me, gave me free samples and set me up an a detailed treatment program. I am now doing better than I have in years thanks to Dr. Khadavi. I highly recommend him to anyone. He is the best!!
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Ever feel like there is too much to do in your day? There probably is, but here's some help to make the chores you have to do run more smoothly
In an effort to help you tackle that never-ending to-do list, we reached out to planning and productivity experts to get their take on the best time to visit the dentist, get a customer service rep on the phone and more.
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As well as gaining a PGCE, trainees are assessed against the national standards in order to be recommended for the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). In addition they gain 60 Masters Level credits (1/3 of a Masters Degree) which can be used for progression to higher academic and professional awards. Applicants have the choice of university-based or school direct routes.
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Applicants require: an undergraduate honours degree from a UK university (or equivalent) with a classification of 2.2 or above in a related academic subject area; GCSEs in mathematics and English language grade C or above; at least two weeks experience in a relevant school setting(s); Professional Skills Tests in Numeracy and Literacy passes; Disclosure and Barring Service check; DfE Fitness to Teach test.
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Core units: practice credit 1 (induction phase); practice credit 2 (teaching placement block a: formation of personal practice); practice credit 3 (teaching placement block b: development of personal practice); practice credit 4 (enrichment phase); professional practice; subject pedagogy.
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There are 2 elements of assessment: teaching, incorporating school experience files, that capture evidence of the range of your experiences, this element will be assessed by mentors and judged against the Standards for Qualified Teacher Status; written assignments, this element builds on the teaching experience and integrates theory with practice and observation. In addition, there are several course completion requirements: the record of professional development (a portfolio of evidence of personal and professional development); the career entry profile (completed at the point of becoming a newly qualified teacher and taken with students into their 1st post); satisfactory attendance and professional engagement with the course requirements.
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C. F. Krüger
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"The City of Kenosha and Kenosha County Wisconsin: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement"
by Frank H. Lyman Vol. 2, The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1916.
C. F. Krüger, who is a highly esteemed resident of Somers township, has been identified with agricultural interests in Kenosha county for many years and is now living retired, having gained a competence by his well directed labors. His birth occurred in Germany in 1837, and he received a good common school education in that country. Later he learned the wagon makerąs trade, which he followed successfully until he was thirty-one years of age, when, in 1868, he emigrated to the United States. He at once made his way to the middle west and for four years worked at his trade in Racine, Wisconsin, at the end of which time he purchased sixty-three acres on section 7, Somers township, Kenosha county, where he has since resided. In the meantime, however, he disposed of part of his land but still holds title to twenty-nine acres. He has improved his farm in various ways and while actively engaged in agricultural pursuits he was recognized as one of the most progressive and most successful farmers of his locality. He managed his business affairs well and practiced thrift and in time gained a competence that now enables him to enjoy a period of leisure.
In 1868 occurred the marriage of Mr. Krüger and Miss Louisa Kleppaoht (Klapproth), and they became the parents of eight children but only three survive, namely: Mathilda, now Mrs. Frank Linstroth, who has four children; Emma, now Mrs. William Sheckley (Scheckler), who resides in Racine and has three children; and Herman F., who married Lydia Lempert (Limper) and is farming in Somers township.
Mr. Krüger believes in the principles of the republican party but at local elections supports the best man irrespective of his political affiliation. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Evangelical Association and his many sterling traits of character have gained him the respect of all who know him. The success which he has gained is due entirely to his own efforts as when he began his independent career he had neither capital nor influential friends.
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WASHINGTON, May 16 (JTA) — The Clinton administration has a simple message for Israelis and Palestinians: The peace process must move forward without delay. As soon as Israel's new government is in place, the State Department plans to execute a Middle East plan that has been carefully crafted during the last two months of stalemate, since Israel began its election campaign. "Whether in the Balkans or the Middle East, America is on the side of those who are committed to peace, to uphold law and to judge others not on the basis of who they are but on how they act and whether they respect the rights of others," Secretary of State Madeleine Albright said recently. With this in mind, the next few months will see the latest in a series of opportunities in the peace process, U.S. officials say. The administration's plans include: * Immediate calls for full implementation of the Wye accord; * Direct negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians without U.S. mediation; * Opening final status talks with a goal of completing an agreement in one year; * A three-way summit within six months hosted by President Clinton; and * A new push with Lebanon and Syria to start direct talks with Israel. "There is no acceptable alternative to the pursuit of peace," said Dennis Ross, the chief U.S. Middle East negotiator. The administration's push comes at a critical time for Middle East peace. The Palestinians and Israelis missed a deadline earlier this month to resolve the "final status" of the most sensitive issues, including Palestinian statehood, Jerusalem, borders and Palestinian refugees. Palestinian Authority Chairman Yasser Arafat backed down from threats to unilaterally declare statehood only after the European Union promised to support such a declaration if a negotiated solution is not found. With so much at stake, the United States is hoping for major breakthroughs in 2000. "I'm hopeful both sides will engage on substance," said Martin Indyk, assistant secretary of state for Near Eastern affairs. The path to success lies in the pages of last October's Wye accord, U.S. officials said. The agreement produced a 12-week timetable that married specific Palestinian steps with Israeli redeployments from the West Bank. Implementation of the three-phase accord froze after the first four weeks. "On the Palestinian side, we have seen serious efforts to prevent terror strikes, to renounce the Palestinian covenant and to avoid a unilateral declaration of statehood," Albright said recently. "On the Israeli side, implementation has stalled," she said. "Once the elections are over, we will urge without any further delay implementation of all outstanding Wye obligations by both sides," Albright said. Observers expect Ross to travel to the region as early as next month to work toward this goal. Under the Wye accord, the Palestinians agreed, among other things, to clamp down on terrorists, seize illegal weapons, move to stop incitement and amend the Palestinian Covenant, which called for Israel's destruction. In exchange, Israel agreed, among other things, to withdraw from 13 percent of the West Bank in three stages and open a safe-passage route for Palestinians traveling between the West Bank and Gaza Strip. According to U.S. officials, the White House wants to restart the time line shortly after Israel forms a new government and its Cabinet is in place. At the same time as the sides are implementing their past obligations, the United States wants the Israelis and Palestinians to engage in final status negotiations with the "objective" of completing them within one year, Albright said. The talks are to deal with some of the most difficult outstanding issues in the peace process, including the final status of Jerusalem, borders, settlements and Palestinian refugees. The combination of talks on both levels has U.S. officials optimistic that Palestinians and Israelis will begin negotiating with each other without U.S. mediation. Since the 1997 Hebron Agreement, which transferred rule over the West Bank city to the Palestinians, the two sides have been unable to conduct serious policy talks without help from U.S. officials. This has been a major source of concern for State Department officials, who have had to step in to resolve the most basic issues, officials said. Ross recalled an incident last year when Israel and the Palestinian Authority immediately turned to him to resolve a "relatively minor" dispute over a road in Gaza. Both sides urgently called Ross in Washington, who said he "had to step in." "They should have been able to solve this themselves," said Ross, who negotiated a successful compromise. But during stalemates, the sides "lose the capacity to resolve differences," he said. But even if the two sides begin direct talks, U.S. officials have no illusions that the process will be easy. "Negotiations will always take longer than most people think," even when the Israelis and Palestinians have the strongest relationship and sense of partnership, Ross said. This is an "existential conflict" and both sides are not going to rush, he said, because there is no room for mistakes. "They need to satisfy themselves that they are not giving up too much." And that's why Indyk continues to repeat Clinton's promise made to Yitzhak Rabin before and during the signing of the first Israeli-Palestinian peace accord. "It's Israel that has to make the tangible concessions. And if the government of Israel takes risks for peace, our role is to minimize those risks," he said.
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