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TSA dumping airport X-ray body scanners
Updated 10:42 pm, Friday, January 18, 2013
Those airport scanners with their all-too revealing body images will soon be going away.
The Transportation Security Administration said Friday that the scanners that used a low-dose X-ray will be gone by June because the company that makes them can't fix the privacy issues. The other airport body scanners, which produce a generic outline instead of a naked image, will remain.
The government rapidly stepped up its use of body scanners after a man snuck explosives onto a flight bound for Detroit on Christmas day in 2009.
At first, both types of scanners showed travelers naked. The idea was that security workers could spot both metallic objects like guns as well as non-metallic items such as plastic explosives. The scanners also showed every other detail of the passenger's body, too.
The TSA defended the scanners, saying the images couldn't be stored and were seen only by a security worker who didn't interact with the passenger. But the scans still raised privacy concerns. Congress ordered that the scanners either produce a more generic image or be removed by June.
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On Thursday Rapiscan, the maker of the X-ray, or backscatter, scanner, acknowledged that it wouldn't be able to meet the June deadline. The TSA said it ended its contract for the software with Rapiscan.
The agency's statement also said the remaining scanners will move travelers through more quickly, meaning faster lines at the airport. Those scanners, made by L-3 Communications, used millimeter waves to make an image. The company was able to come up with software that no longer produced a naked image of a traveler's body.
The TSA will remove all 174 backscatter scanners from the 30 airports they're used in now. Another 76 are in storage. It has 669 of the millimeter wave machines it is keeping, plus options for 60 more, TSA spokesman David Castelveter said.
Rapiscan parent company OSI Systems Inc. said it will help the TSA move the scanners to other government agencies. It hasn't yet been decided where they will go, said Alan Edrick, OSI's chief financial officer, in an interview.
Scanners are often used in prisons or on military bases where privacy is not a concern.
"There's quite a few agencies which will have a great deal of interest" in the scanners, Edrick said.


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Hooray for another dent in the bucket list! I finally got to see Bill Cosby live! Many thanks to my bestie Shafik and new friends Mel and Dayna who shared the experience with me.
I've been trying to make this happen for the last year and a half. Every Monday, I faithfully checked Bill's webiste for upcoming gigs. One Monday, while I happened to be in Vegas with my bestie, I saw that Bill had a gig coming up in Detroit. A four and a half hour drive was the closest he would be to me for the next year. Shafik and I decided we would go! Since we were going to pass through Windsor to get there we asked Windsorite Iain, my sister-in-law Vanessa's brother, and his fiancee Mel to join us. Iain passed but Mel jumped at the chance as did her friend Dayna. Mel even offered to bring the Jell-o Pudding Pops!
3 months later we all met up in Detroit for the show. Mel took us to Greektown where we tried alligator bites and had a decadent meal at Fishbone's. Two thumbs up for this yummy place!
After dinner, in the midst of a food coma, we braved the short walk over to the Astoria Pastry Shop which was filled with sugary treats.
Sweet pretzels!
Chocolate mice!
Shafik and I decided to try and eat Peanut Butter Mud Pies. They were really scrumptious but after our amazing dinner we couldn't even finish one between the two of us. Next time we're in Detroit, we'll start at the bakery and then head to Fishbone's.
With bellies full, Mel steered us towards the MotorCity Casino. She was determined to get us there despite the many one way streets in downtown Detroit and perhaps a few inconveniently placed medians which were no match for her. We arrived at to the casino safe and sound and headed to the theatre to see Bill.
Mel, me, Dayna and Shafik! We're going to see Bill!
Waiting for Bill...
And then the lights went out and there was Bill. I'm pretty sure a cross between a squeal and a shreak came out of my mouth. I was so happy! There was no introduction needed as the audience rose to their feet for a standing ovation while Bill flashed his trademark mischevious smile. Donned in a long sleeve t, jogging pants and Crocs, he was hilarious as ever even without one of his trademark colourful sweaters. At 73, Bill shared his experiences as a husband, his views on marriage and relationships and the origins of the battle between men and women with his take on the story of Genesis. For me, the best parts of the night were watching his various expressions. If you are a fan of Bill, Cosby you know what I mean. I tried to capture as many of them as I could with a shaky hand from all the laughter.
I love this expression indicating Bill has either just gotten away with something or is about to deliver the punch line.
Mischevious Bill!
Bill's expressive fingers and hands are an important part of his story telling. No one chronicles a story quite like him. To make a point he always injects the right amount of back story, repetition and physical comedy.
One of my favourite things about Bill Cosby is the way he is genuinely appalled by simple human behaviours and interactions.
Bill aghast!
When Bill is right about something his gestures are huge! He wants you to know that he knows you know he is RIGHT! Here is one of his most memorable poses! He uses this same gesture to express solidarity. On this particular evening, this gesture was meant for all the men in the audience whose wives seek to take offense when they nap on the couch.
Solidarity Bill!
Throughout his public career as an actor and comedian, Cosby has always been an activist. At the moment, his heart's work is improving the education system in the US and encouraging young people to seek higher learning. This comes as no surprise to me. I've always seen Bill Cosby as someone who is so generous of heart and spirit. Someone who truly wants people to be the best that they can be. Someone who uses humour to gently remind us that we can do better. My absolute most favourite expression of his is the one below. I love the way his hands are open to receive love and laughter.
Sharing joy, receiving love.
If I get the chance to see Bill again, I will definitely take it! Next up on the bucket list...listening to Maya Angelou...stay tuned!

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Posted September 24, 2012
An 18-year-old Pinebluff man has been charged in connection with sexual assaults on two girls, the Moore County Sheriff's Office reported Monday.
David Mendoza, of 114 Woodglen Way, is accused of the assaults on the girls, ages 13 and 8. He is facing two counts of sexual battery, two counts of indecent liberties with a child, two counts of first-degree sex offense on a child, first-degree rape and crimes against nature.
Investigators said the incidents occurred outside the Aberdeen area of Moore County.
Mendoza was held in the Moore County Detention Center under a $1 million secured bond. He is scheduled for a first appearance Oct. 18 in Moore County District Court in Carthage.


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11 men, women infected through transfusions of tainted blood had hoped to draw Chinese premier's attention to their plight
BEIJING — Police beat, shocked and detained 11 people suffering from HIV-AIDS who were trying to protest in front of China's premier, a Beijing-based activist said Thursday, April 10.
The Aizhixing Institute's Wan Yanhai said the protesters, who all contracted HIV through blood transfusions, were attacked April 5 in front of the municipal government building in Shahe, a town in Hebei province outside Beijing.
Wan said the protesters were beaten with clubs, shocked with electric prods and sprayed in the face with an unknown substance that caused them to lose consciousness. He said they were taken to a hospital and later detained.
Wan said the 11 had hoped to draw the attention of Premier Wen Jiabao, who was visiting the area, thinking he could help them receive compensation from the hospital where they contracted HIV from tainted blood in the mid-1990s.
Wan said the local court has repeatedly refused to accept the group's case against the hospital, and the local government has failed to follow through on a pledge to support them, he said.
Wang Weijun, a friend of the 11, said three women were later released on condition they drop their complaint against the government and not talk about what happened to them. The remaining six men and two women had not agreed to those conditions, Wang said.
A man who answered the phone Thursday at the Shahe police department said he had no information about the incident. He refused to give his name as is standard among Chinese police officers. The hospital had no listed telephone number.
HIV gained a foothold in China largely due to tainted blood transfusions in hospitals and unsanitary blood buying schemes. Although the government acknowledges responsibility in the transfusion cases, victims still have trouble receiving compensation.
After years of denying that AIDS was a problem, Chinese leaders have shifted gears dramatically in recent years, confronting the disease more openly and promising anonymous testing, free treatment for the poor and a ban on discrimination against people with HIV. President Hu Jintao has been shown on state television shaking hands with people living with AIDS.
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Babylen Tatarsky, graduate student and poet, has been tossed onto the streets after the fall of the Soviet Union where he soon learns his true calling: developing Russian versions of western advertisements. But the more he succeeds as a copywriter, the more he searches for meaning in a culture now defined by material possessions and self-indulgence. In his quest, Tatarsky sees coincidences that suggest a pattern and a hidden meaning behind the chaos of life. Eventually, Tatarsky begins to realize that all of politics and "real" events broadcasted on television are digital creations. But he can never quite discover the ultimate force behind these fabrications. When at last he reaches the top of the corporate pyramid, Tatarsky learns that the members of his firm are servants of the goddess Ishtar, whose corporeal form consists of the totality of advertising images.


text: Extravagant flower show banishes the winter blahs By Julie Robinson March 9, 2013 Story Share Julie Robinson A table sumptuously set with gold plates, candles and goblets and many arrangements in royal purple and red stands near a replica of Big Ben. Julie Robinson A flowerbed of riotous color softens the sharp edges of a water feature in a display of both informal and formal elements. Julie Robinson A painting at first glance, this seaside scene was created entirely from dried and pressed fresh flower material. Julie Robinson Ornamental cabbages and a green and purple mix of flowering plants brighten hypertufta containers, which are made from aggregate and concrete to resemble limestone. Julie Robinson Even the tubes or rails on the royal gates contain fresh flowers, as do the shields, crowns and toppers. The extravagant entrance heralds the splendid displays beyond the gates. Julie Robinson A visitor shoots a close-up of a lavish arrangement of ranaculus, lilies, roses, hydrangea and tulips that was entered in the 10 Downing Street category of arrangements suitable for a front hall or foyer. Julie Robinson A young visitor skips past a springtime garden. The landscape was one of many full-scale displays at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Julie Robinson Professor Sprout's greenhouse at Hogwarts, made famous in the Harry Potter books, is replicated in tiny and meticulous detail in this 12-inch-wide and 8-inch-deep miniature setting. The little plants, all living, resemble the plants described in the books. PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Flower Show burst into colorful bloom last week with a dizzying array of over-the-top floral arrangements and tablescapes, landscapes featuring an avenue of towering birches, full-scale cottages, surrounding landscapes and woodlands and gardening innovations.What started in 1829 as a horticulture competition among growers to claim prizes for award-winning plant specimens has evolved into a 10-day extravaganza, ending March 10, that sprawls through 550,000 square feet of the Convention Center. It's the largest flower show in the world.Organizers named the English-themed event "Brilliant!" this year in an attempt to broaden the scope of attractions and to appeal to a younger audience. Judging from the hordes of twentysomethings, families and men who vied for vantage points on the show's busy opening day March 2, the plan succeeded.Visitors stepped through the show's entrance doors and faced a pair of towering gates, topped with oversize floral arrangements and giant crowns, that opened to formal gardens planted around a replica of Big Ben. Elaborate displays of London scenes designed by high-end florists flanked the clock.Big Ben's hourly strikes unleashed an eye-catching display of bright lights, British rock music and videos of caricatured U.K. icons. The loud music and flashy images drew criticism from purists who found the spectacle garish, but there was lots of toe-tapping and even dancing from the people standing around it."London Fog" was an imaginative display of umbrellas and "dripping" falls of crystal beads that watered the springtime arrangements below. Another scene depicted a quaint foxglove-lined stone path that borders a cricket field.Floral arrangements took center stage and interpreted themes such as Crown Jewels, My Fair Lady, Cotswold Cottage and 10 Downing Street and included enormous and glorious designs, breathtaking tablescapes and detailed miniatures. Fresh arrangements have a limited shelf life, so competitions are staggered throughout the week, providing returning guests with different themes and designs to view on subsequent visits. A woodland of ferns, native plants and blooming trees edging a pond provided calming contrast to bright lights and extravagant displays. It's difficult to imagine how the landscapers and designers manhandled towering trees into place. The mechanics and engineering required to create the impressive displays and full gardens boggles the mind.The timeless beauty of English gardens and springtime flowering bulbs shared space with educational but attractive gardens emphasizing garden-to-table, organic gardening, native and sustainable gardening practices and the latest in landscape materials and products.The show retained its emphasis on competition, but the classes are not limited to the same old daffodil and begonia specimens. Guests wander through rows of topiaries, terrariums, tiny stone planters and imaginative, miniature -- as in 16 inches wide -- patio settings planted with live miniature plants set among to-scale outdoor furniture.Creators of container gardens and window boxes filled with interesting plant combinations, and growers of pots of showy orchids and living walls -- vertical gardens stuffed with live plants -- all competed for top honors. A soothing wall of ferns and other green plants backed another green wall composed of ornamental cabbages, kales and chards. A representation of a life-size ermine-edged cape worthy of the queen highlighted a display of royal accessories such as crowns and orbs created entirely of flowers.Pressed-flower designs resembled elaborate and detailed paintings rather than the floral arrangements typically represented in this medium. They were created by amateurs, as were many of the entries in other classes.The lines were longest at the miniature settings display. These remarkably detailed settings were 12 inches wide and 8 inches deep and viewed behind glass. A minuscule scene of an English courtyard behind a Tudor-timbered home wowed the visitors as they filed past, but the blue ribbon deservedly went to a greenhouse scene inspired by the Harry Potter books.In it, Professor Sprout nurtured spellbinding plants labeled and resembling those described in the books in a realistically dirty greenhouse complete with utility sink and a cluttered, but charming glassed-in corner office. Impatient people waiting their turns at the window tended to edge viewers away before they could take in all the details. Beyond the displays -- too numerous to process in only one visit -- stood row upon row of vendors selling items for gardening and landscaping. They offered everything from whimsical statuary to the most practical of garden tools.In another hall, vendors tempted foot-weary visitors with such British cuisine as bangers and mash and fish and chips. Wine tastings and English teas offered further relaxation.Guests also took a breather and learned something along the way in numerous classes and seminars. Students who attended one make-and-take seminar were instantly recognizable in the floral fascinators they created and wore. The headwear experienced renewed popularity when guests wore them at Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding.The show is indeed "Brilliant!" Next year's show is scheduled for March 1-9, with a theme to be announced.Proceeds from the show help fund outreach programs of the Philadelphia Horticulture Society. Current outreach programs emphasize neighborhood greening efforts such as planting trees in urban areas, maintaining neighborhood parks and community gardens.Tickets were priced at $27 for adults, $20 for students and $15 for children 2 and older. Ticket, lodging and travel packages were also available. For details, visit www.theflowershow.com. 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Mayor's notes: Altamont continues its legacy of green
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Honoring Arbor Day: Smiling beside a newly planted Katsura tree at Altamont's Benjamin Crupe Bozenkill Park, are, from left, Trustee William Aylward, Mayor James Gaughan, Bobbi and Joe DeFranco of Black Creek Nursery, volunteer and Park Committee member Keith Lee, Assistant Department of Public Works Superintendent Larry Adams, and Trustee Christine Marshall. "The tree was donated by Black Creek Nursery and adds a beautiful specimen to the many unusual trees that the village has planted in the park over the last several years for the enjoyment of current and future Altamont residents," said Mayor Gaughan. The Katsura is a flowring tree native to China and Japan.
Spring is upon us. Although summer is just around the corner, this is the time to relish the beautiful rebirth of a new season.
This past week, you may have noticed many volunteers and Altamont Community Tradition members raking and laying mulch in Orsini Park in the village center. The village gardeners completed the preparation of Angel Park on the weekend.
As the warmth of the new season returns, the village of Altamont is preparing to welcome one and all to share another summer of arts, music, food, and special events. Be on the lookout in the June newsletter and in The Enterprise for the events to come.
In the meantime, explore further outside the village center, visit Schilling Park on Maple Avenue. Meander the labyrinth, introduce the tot playground to the youngest of your family, or just relax on a bench and admire the well landscaped, idyllic setting. The 1,000 daffodils are beginning to bloom and are a sight to behold, lining the hill rising above the playground.
Stroll down to Benjamin Crupe Bozenkill Park to walk the trails or play a round of tennis. In honor of Arbor Day and Earth Week, Blackcreek Nursery owners Bobbi and Joe DeFranco joined village staff and volunteers to plant a katsura tree there. This beautiful species tree, native to China and Japan and donated by the DeFrancos, will grow to 80 feet and its broad span will shade future generations. The tree adds another unusual tree specimen to the ones that have been added to the park over the last several years.
Public parks are integral to the development of a shared community, providing a place where citizens meet, interact, share experiences, and enjoy recreational, cultural, and other activities found in no other venue. Frederick Law Olmstead, the father of landscape architecture, did not see parks just as vast meadows, but rather as places of harmony, places where people could go to escape life and regain their sanity. He envisioned these parks to be available to all people no matter what walk of life a person might follow.
In a small village such as Altamont, where green spaces often exist in the form of backyards, and where there are few tall buildings to suggest impersonality, a park is sought as a gathering place. In such a gathering space, residents can share in like interests, attracting a diverse cross section of young and old.
Altamont, although but a square mile in area, has a history of advocacy in creating and maintaining green spaces. Parks are a vital part of Altamont's heritage.
Although village government should be concerned with the day-to-day infrastructure of the village, we believed there is another element of living in Altamont, which relates to its parks, trees, and general atmosphere, that completes the character of the place we live in and expresses our pride in living here.
The village trustees and I express our thanks to the ACT community organization for its continued support and selfless dedication to make sure that our community is the best! We acknowledge the generosity of Bobbi and Joe DeFranco, and all the other businesses and individuals that make our village such a special place to live and visit.
Visit the village website www.AltamontVillage.org, which includes the current and past village newsletters, critical information about upcoming village activities and events, important meetings, and general facts that may be of use to residents, as well as the schedule of Guilderland Public Access Channel 17 for viewings of the Altamont Village Board meetings.
Feel free to call me, the staff, or the village trustees at the village office at 861-8554 if you have questions or need information.


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This amazing recipe is brought to you from The Fruitful Kitchen. Thank you so much for this delicious recipe that I know my readers and my family will absolutely enjoy! Baseball season is starting up very shortly for our family, so this recipe will definitely be making the menu plan!
Who doesn't like meatballs? Seriously, there is nothing better than having some home-cooked meatballs and pasta when you're feeling down or had a hard day. Often, though, I feel like I just don't have the time to make them.
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Wed., Nov. 24, 2010, 6:22 a.m.
Thanksgiving Day Eve and all is well…
Good morning, Netizens...
David Horsey's cartoon this morning summarizes conditions yesterday in Seattle and points beyond, but it is inclusive of our humble pie in Eastern Washington, with the exception this morning when, although the roads are relatively clear, the thermometer sank into record-setting mode. As of 5:15 AM this morning, temperature outside the door to the Virtual Ballroom was sitting at zero, although the weather moguls are all jumping up and down, pointing eagerly at the minus 5 degree temperature at the airport, as if it justifies their existence. As often is the case the further outside the city lights you go, the colder it gets. Having lived in various other locations across the United States, I've been in colder places at or before the dawn. Call in the pets, put on an extra blanket or two and snuggle up if the opportunity presents itself.
Yesterday's commute, in a few words, was financially illuminating, at least from the perspective of tow truck companies who remained busy all morning during the commute. As the illustrious Mhibbs pointed out with bare-faced elegance, he was able to travel throughout most of the City of Spokane with ease, once all the people with bald tires and/or lack of driving skills had been towed out of the way from whatever uncomfortable position they found themselves. In the words of my own beloved, road conditions after the commute hour mayhem were actually quite good once she crossed over the line to Spokane Valley where they applied copious amounts of sand and salt to nearly all intersections. What a concept, applying sand and gravel to intersections!
Take the money the City of Spokane regularly pays out to various indiscretions of the past (that will not be mentioned by me) and apply it to street maintenance and the problem simply evaporates.
Today is purported to be one of the busiest travel days of the entire year, but for me and mine we are having as little of it as possible, as we have already purchased our victuals for the Thanksgiving Day feast and aside from any last-minute provision runs, we will be staying close to home. Although we are not having mince meat pie, my beloved has promised me the culinary delight of pumpkin cheesecake, so we will be more than adequately provisioned for Thanksgiving Day, hunkering down and as prepared as one can be.
Seattle, much like Spokane proper, it seems, is unable to cope with any amount of snow at the onset of a storm for differing reasons perhaps, but the net result is quite similar.
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text: Top NFL scouting combine snub? NFLDraftScout.com's Dane Brugler says it's Alabama tight end Michael Williams, who wasn't one of the 330 players invited to Indianapolis for the event later this month. "Although he plays stiff and will struggle to separate at the next level, Williams is a powerful and physical blocker with the size and strength to stick in the NFL as a No. 2 tight end," Brugler wrote.


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The Ford Explorer has long been one of the best-selling SUVs in the market. A capable tow vehicle and off-roader, it also offers the generous interior space, comfort features and safety technologies necessary for day-to-day tasks. The 7-passenger Explorer is available in both front- and four-wheel drive configurations, with a choice of four trim levels: Base, XLT, Sport and Limited. A 290-hp 3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6 engine is standard on Base, XLT and Limited trims, with the Sport boasting a 365-hp 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6; both engines are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with manual mode. The 4x4 models get a user-friendly terrain management system, while an efficient 237-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged Ecoboost four-cylinder engine with direct fuel injection is available for FWD models. Explorer Base trims are well-equipped with 17-inch wheels, air conditioning, cruise control, MP3 capability and MyFord driver connect technology; XLT trims add 18-inch aluminum wheels, fog lamps and a reverse sensing system, along with a USB port, satellite radio and the SYNC communications and entertainment system. Sport trims are further outfitted with a sport suspension, 20-inch aluminum wheels, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, leather upholstery, HD radio and a rearview camera, while the Limited deletes the sport suspension but adds power-folding exterior mirrors, heated rear seats, a garage door opener and Intelligent Access with push-button start. Standard safety features consist of AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control and Curve Control function, traction control, anti-lock disc brakes and a tire pressure monitor, as well as Ford's MyKey owner control feature and seven airbags. Industry-first second-row inflatable seatbelts are available on XLT and Limited models, packaged with a Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with cross-traffic alert; additional options include Lane Departure Warning & Lane Keep Assist, Active Park Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control with Collision Warning. The Ford Explorer carries over with minimal changes for 2014. Fully automatic headlamps are now standard on all trim levels, while rear heated seats are added to the Limited, and both the Limited and Sport trims get HD radio.
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This years NKBA kitchen and bathroom awards had an incredibly high standard of entries. Winners from around the country lined up to collect their awards in recognition of their skills and design abilities. The winners of the 25th Annual Kitchen and Bathroom Awards® 2008 were announced at the Gala Dinner at the Langham Hotel Thursday September 11th 2008.
These awards are the longest running kitchen and bathroom industry awards in NZ and are exclusive to NKBA and master joiner members. The NKBA Awards Competition recognizes brilliance in the field of design for kitchens and bathrooms. The winning designers won a trip to Atlanta USA.
The supreme award was won by New Plymouth designer Glen Johns for his kitchen transformation.
The kitchen was created from materials specifically chosen to reflect the surrounding rural Taranaki countryside. It won praise from the judges, who described it as "a stunning and unbeatable transformation." "The crisp clear mountain water of the stony river is reflected in the white toned cabinet finish and the stone look of a Corian benchtop creates a 'nestled in with nature' feel."
Runner up in the Kitchen design category was from the other side of the country, the Hawkes Bay, and was also a regional winner. Designer Leanne Larking of Quattro Uno created a kitchen that "radiates refinement and restraint, and is evidence of great attention to detail, using light timber and the abstraction-like back wall cabinets combining to create a sense of a line drawing."
Canterbury's John Gaynor won the Bathroom category supreme award (also a regional winner) with a sleek and sophisticated design that meets its brief perfectly, reflecting an effective zonal use of the bathroom - cleverly underlit lighting to create a lovely, subdued and calming space.
And Bathroom category runner up, Natalie DuBois of DuBois Design, Auckland created a "large, elegant and inviting bathroom with a light, airy, yet warm feel." Judges loved the intelligent distinction of zones and playful use of symmetry creating a good organisation of space centered around the bath.
Student winner Amaneet Kaur produced a beautifully presented, functional and balanced solution that fulfilled the client brief, using elements that worked well with the proportions of the room and surrounding areas. She demonstrated "great use of colour, form and texture in an interesting, funky, but sophisticated kitchen design that captured the essence of the clients' desires - with a look and style that enhanced the home."
For the first time ever, the winning student kitchen was actually created in full size and displayed on the NKBA stand at the Yellow™ Auckland Home Show.
Outgoing President of the NKBA Milvia Hannah was overjoyed with the quality of entries. "A kitchen or bathroom is so important to a home and the work shouldn't be taken lightly by the designer nor the client," says Hannah.
"It is so pleasing to see the constantly rising standard of design and professionalism shown in these entries and by the NKBA designers," she said.
The NKBA Kitchen & Bathroom Awards is an annual celebration of the best examples of kitchen and bathroom design in New Zealand.
The NKBA champions the highest standards of design, workmanship and professionalism in the kitchen and bathroom industry. This year the association combined its awards and conference with the Yellow™ Auckland Home Show at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland on the 10th – 14th September.
All entries were on show on the NKBA stand at the Yellow™ Auckland Home Show.
Also on display were two superb show kitchens designed and built by NKBA members designed to show the public just how a good kitchen should look.
The full list of winners was:
Overall Kitchen Winner / also Taranaki Region /CDS Category Winner / also Best Kitchen $50k and over – Glen Johns Ckdnz – Glen Johns Design, New Plymouth
Overall Bathroom Winner / also Canterbury Region - John Gaynor of InDesign, Christchurch
Runner Up Kitchen / also Hawkes Bay - Leanne Larking of Quattro Uno, Taradale
Runner Up Bathroom - Natalie DuBois, DuBois Design, Auckland
Best Renovation Kitchen - Davinia Sutton, InDesign, Christchurch
Best Renovation Bathroom / also Wellington Region - Peter Young, Waikanae Kitchen and Joinery, Paraparaumu
Best Kitchen $15K - $50k - Suzanne Allen, Suzanne Allen Kitchen Design, Auckland
Best Kitchen Under $15K - Sheryl Stuart, Mastercraft, Tauranga
Open Category - Davinia Sutton, InDesign, Christchurch
Multi Unit - Damian Hannah, German Kitchens, Wellington
Creative Excellence / also Waikato Region - Robyn Caudwell, Designer Cabinets
Bay Of Plenty Region - Mark Bruce, Beaver Kitchens, Whakatane
Innovative Use Of Lighting - Mal Corboy, Mal Corboy Design, Auckland
Innovative Use Of Timber - Sheryl Stuart, Mastercraft, Tauranga
Runner Up Cds - Mal Corboy, Mal Corboy Design, Auckland
Student Design - Amaneet Kaur, Auckland


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January 24, 2000, 04:39 PM
I'm having trouble getting hollowpoints to cycle. Any suggestions? I've fired about 150 rounnds thru it.
George Stringer
January 24, 2000, 11:17 PM
Cyriaque, I always recommend 300 rounds minimum for breaking in a new handgun. If the problem persists after that it is more than likely that the release point in the feed lips needs to be set back. In order for a shorter round to function correctly it has to be released to pop up earlier than a full length round. George
January 25, 2000, 09:53 AM
thanks. i'll shoot it some more and see what happens.
how do i set back the feed lips?
Will Beararms
January 25, 2000, 10:30 AM
From personal experience, the Witness in anything but a 9mm must have the ramp polished in most cases. I would send it to Florida and let them do it. The turn around will be one week and you can even talk to the Gunsmith. It worked for me on a .40 S&W.
"When guns are outlawed;I will be an outlaw."
January 25, 2000, 11:49 AM
My box stock stainless Witness .45 would feed anything I could jamb in the magazine. Including some really nasty jacketed semi-wadcutters that would choke most 1911s. I'm with the other two posters. Shoot it some more, if that don't work send it back to EEA. I had to send mine back twice, they always fixed it for free and gave me no BS. I sold the gun to a good friend, he shoots it all the time, now I kinda miss it but I know it's got a good home. :) -- Kernel
November 6, 2005, 06:06 PM
I bought a .45 standard some years ago and just recently got to shoot it. It is a good piece. Mind you, I have only put about 200 hardball through it. But it is accurate, reliable, and ergonomic.
Got a question though. I've seen people ask if they can shoot .45 Super in it. The answer has always been no, which makes good sense to me. But no one goes on the say that it can be successfully modified to handle super ammo.
I don't see why. I've have had several 1911s and this is the vehicle of choice for such conversions. The EAA seems even more robust than a 1911 so it makes me think it is doable.
Any experiences and or thoughts on the subject, guys?
Lucky 7
November 6, 2005, 07:39 PM
ive had my wonder finish carry comp .45 for yrs now and i had to have the feed ramp polished to get it to 99.99% reliablity. then i had to get it converted to SA-only. then a trig job. then an ambi. safety. then i had the slide blued.
i guess its my lil pet huh?
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Like the original Army of Two, The 40th Day was designed from the ground up as a co-op experience. While it is possible to play the game solo, the game is clearly designed for two players to battle it out together.
Andrew: Before starting The 40th Day, Mitch and I popped in the original Army of Two and played a fair chunk of it online to refresh our memories of Salem and Rios' undying bromance and ultra-violent adventures abroad. While the online co-op experience was still entertaining, I found the game to be bland overall, and the numerous flaws in the gameplay still jumped out at me.
Mitch: I agree with you, Andrew. I didn't like Army of Two much to begin with, and playing it again to prep for the sequel made its flaws stand out even more. At the time of its release, Army of Two tried latching onto the Gears of War craze, but the inaccurate and unresponsive shooting compromised the already-painfully-linear stop-and-pop shooting galleries. On top of that, you had to deal with a forgettable story and two detestable sociopaths masquerading as heroes. To my surprise, The 40th Day addresses almost all of these issues -- something every sequel should aspire to do but doesn't -- yet the title feels like it's struggling to keep pace with the genre overall.
Andrew: It's interesting that you mentioned Gears of War as an influence on the original Army of Two because The 40th Day seems like a response to Gears of War 2 in some ways, notably the new running and melee mechanics, as well as the Extraction multiplayer mode. But I agree that while The 40th Day is an improvement over the original, it's lacking when compared to the current crop of shooters. Whether it was the routine (and essentially repeated) encounters, complete disregard for narrative and character development, or the multifaceted frustrations found in the co-op experience, The 40th Day just doesn't live up to the genre's high standards. But it sure starts on a really strong and memorable note.
Mitch: Man, that opening level is fantastic, isn't it? Salem and Rios duck into Shanghai on a quick mission to earn some money, but they unknowingly wind up becoming pawns in a terrorist plot. Shanghai is completely obliterated because of their actions, and the consequences make for exciting set pieces. A plane crashing into the building you're trying to escape from and a skyscraper toppling over while you're inside -- those were some incredibly exciting moments. And with the city in ruins, it opens up a lot of interesting level design opportunities. Enemies also used the open and vertically-designed areas to full advantage, forcing us to communicate, coordinate, and cover each other. But as we progressed through the game, that terrific sense of teamwork devolved into a repetitive routine. Rather than remaining a strategic element, debris became nothing more than a means of funneling you down strict and narrow pathways while identical enemies pop out from the same spots to take shots at you. Even hostage situations and "morality moments" became predictable and rote.
Andrew: I get what they're trying to do with the hostage scenes. They not only test your ability, but also your conscience. Do you run up behind the leader and grab him, forcing his subordinates to surrender? Should we co-op snipe the enemies, or just fire indiscriminately into the mix and see what happens? What's disappointing about them is that ultimately, the outcome doesn't seem to have much of an effect on the game. Sure, you'll pick up some funds for saving lives and you get a morality bonus, but there's no tangible effect on how the actual campaign unfolds. The same holds true for the game's "morality moments": several times throughout the game, you're given the opportunity to make what is often a life-or-death decision. Once you've made your choice, the game cuts to a montage of hand-drawn still images that depict the eventual outcome; unfortunately, the results are uniformly miserable, and the fact that it has no actual bearing on the game makes it all the more meaningless. We played through them multiple times to see both outcomes and your choices don't seem to dramatically change the rest of the game.
Mitch: Not only are the outcomes of these moments pointless, but they're also repulsive. There's rarely a moment where a "good" decision can be made because the consequences are almost invariably awful. If you let a rapist have his way, he shoots his intended victim dead; if you save the girl, she shoots up a hospital. The 40th Day's main narrative is just as terrible: I had no idea what was going on until the second-to-last chapter. It took the game five hours to tell us that there was a villain, and I never got the impression that he had any sort of grand ambitions. On top of that, there is nothing to the game's subtitle beyond the nondescript "40th Day" propaganda posters scattered about the city; if you reference something in the title, shouldn't it actually play a role in the game? The story is absolutely lifeless and your objective is simply to shoot everyone in front of you until the credits roll.
Andrew: I found the lack of attention paid to the "40th Day" to be strange as well. If it was important enough to put in the title then it should have been a major focal point of the game, not a throwaway reference. You can piece together tiny morsels of meaning from the various audio logs that you find scattered around and from the morality moments (which typically involve otherwise inconsequential characters), but otherwise the whole thing seems irrelevant. The narrative also does nothing with Salem and Rios; they're not people so much as they are characters. Their "personalities" consist of high-fiving and mugging for the camera on the menu screen before killing dozens of people in each mission.
Mitch: While the story is lacklustre, the action segments are decent, at least. Like the original, most fights take place in linear settings, but periodic open-area encounters open up multi-tiered paths for you and your partner to take. Either way, you've got plenty of enemies to mow down, with the occasional heavy shotgunner or flamethrower tossed in to mix things up. The aggro system from the original is back and injects a bit of strategy into the firefights, as well: while one player unloads hot lead into enemies and attracts attention, the other is ignored and able to snipe or sneak with little repercussion. And even though we lost an obscene amount of progress due to poor checkpoints and difficulty spikes I still had a good time popping melons with Desert Eagles and stabbing chumps with bayonets. But to bring back a point we both made earlier, The 40th Day seems dated somehow. You said it best, Andrew: if the game had come out a few years ago, it would have been great, but in 2010 it's just another competent copycat.
Andrew: Yeah, but at least the game is a step up from the original. It's got a much better control scheme, improved aiming, and more flexibility in how you tackle scenarios. If you're here strictly for the action or you just couldn't get enough of the original, you'll likely find The 40th Day to be a worthwhile title. The weapon customisation is one thing the game still excels at as well; it draws a bit from the series' off-base sense of humor and lets you equip things like soda can silencers on tiger-striped assault rifles, or toss diamond-encrusted grenades. And you can now tweak your arsenal any time, even during a mission, so it's easy to quickly use your in-game earnings to inject a little style and personality to the combat.
Mitch: The humour is something I enjoyed a lot more this time around, especially because Salem and Rios are a bit more likable. Instead of spouting stupid frat-house one-liners like "Ladies lift your shirts!" they reference Die Hard and, perhaps best of all, play 'Rock, Paper, Scissors'. It's strange that something as trivial as a throwaway mini-game captivated us as much as it did. We spent time after each encounter having a celebratory best-of-three. Considering the hours we spent retrying some of the ruthlessly taxing battles, I think we earned those sanity-saving Rochambeau duels.
Andrew: Amazingly, The 40th Day is a whole lot less frustrating when playing with an A.I. partner, which in some ways runs counter to its co-op nature. The game is far more difficult with a human partner, and the game's faulty checkpoint system penalises you unfairly for dying: you'll often lose several minutes of hard-fought progress every time you die. On the upside, the partner A.I. is really solid this time around, and the ability to direct your partner on the battlefield and when performing co-op moves is a fantastic addition. Still, I think I'd rather play co-op, since speaking to (and working with) a pal engenders a sense of teamwork far better than tapping in commands for an A.I. teammate.
Mitch: I definitely agree. Grinding through a gauntlet of deadly-accurate enemies can be grating, but it feels great to take down a hulking, grenade-launching powerhouse with the help of a buddy you don't need to babysit. But I'm still left wondering if I'll continue playing The 40th Day now that our review assignment is over. The game has its moments but it didn't do enough to convince me abandon the other games that I'm currently playing.
Andrew: I'm not sure I will invest much more time in the game either, though I might be tempted by the multiplayer modes. I liked Warzone, which cycles in a new objective every couple minutes (kill the VIPs, steal the intel, etc.), but surprisingly, I think I enjoyed Co-Op Deathmatch the most. Sure, it's just a free-for-all between five teams of two, but the two-player dynamic really drew me in. Extraction is essentially a slightly modified take on Gears of War 2's Horde mode and Halo 3: ODST's Firefight mode, and while it didn't seem mind-blowingly original, it'd probably be pretty exciting on higher levels with some close friends. But as a whole, while The 40th Day has its moments, it just isn't consistent enough to keep my attention.
Mitch: Right. I mean, it's an all-around decent experience but there's nothing exceptionally special about it.
Andrew: Honestly, the 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' mini-game is the thing I enjoyed the most about it. If only it had that as an online playlist -- I might have rated it a lot higher.
Mitch: You and me both, bro.
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Oct 25, 2012Ultimately, Where Do You Start is an intimate, impressionistic, and probing release that should certainly appeal to longtime fans of Mehldau's nuanced jazz style.
Sep 19, 2012Mehldau's method is so dominant that everything gravitates towards the trio's signature sound, lending cohesion to a variegated crop.
MojoSep 19, 2012Listeners who have enjoyed the prolific jazz pianist;s preoccupation with moody rock material will be delighted and unsurprised at his choices of vehicle here. [Oct 2012, p.82]
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Sep 19, 2012The dynamics and empathy of this ensemble remain pretty irresistible.
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December, 20, 2010
By Adam Finkelstein, ESPN Recruiting
Nick Johnson had a highly-efficient performance for Findlay Prep in its win over Yates High School on Thursday. The Arizona-bound shooting guard went 8-for-8 from the floor, 2-for-2 from 3 and 6-for-7 from the free-throw line. He began the game in explosive fashion, throwing down a diagrammed alley-oop play in the opening minute, and punctuated his team's big win with an equally explosive one-handed jam with just over four minutes left to play in the game. As efficient as Johnson was, almost all of his offense came directly at the rim or behind the 3-point line. Johnson's performance was representative of this generation's swingmen in many ways (especially high-major swingmen). He's a high-level athlete that make plays above the rim and shoots the ball with range, but lacks the development in between. When I talk about an "in between game" I'm not just referring to a midrange game of dribble pull-ups and other scoring maneuvers from 12-to-18 feet (although that is certainly a big part of it). I'm also talking about players learning how to utilize their athletic tools away from the basket, as well as they do around it. It's ironic that athleticism has become such a requisite for the highest level of play, but still only rarely do we examine it with much depth. But athleticism comes in many forms and verticality (or the ability to jump) is just one of them. Johnson is the prime example. He is an explosive leaper who not only plays high above the rim, but has the physical strength and body control to elevate through contact.


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Efficacy and Safety of Sevofran in Patients Scheduled for Elective Surgery Under General Anesthesia
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|General Anesthesia Sevoflurane Generic Drugs
|Drug: original sevoflurane Drug: generic sevoflurane
|Phase 4
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Multi-center, Open-Label, Randomized, Active-controlled, Parallel, Phase 4 Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Sevofran in Patients Scheduled for Elective Surgery Under General Anesthesia
- Comparison of mean minimum alveolar concentration between original and generic sevoflurane [ Time Frame: During mainenance of anesthesia under general anesthesia ]
Minimum alveolar concentration was determined by end-tidal sevoflurane concentrations. Mean MAC was calculated as following equation,
Mean MAC = (MAC * hour) / (maintenance time from administration of hypnotic agent (propofol) for acquring loss of consciousness to extubation)
- Comparison of secondary efficacy and safety endpoints between two inhalation agents [ Time Frame: During maintenance of anesthesia under general anesthesia ]
Secondary efficacy and safety characteristics include following items.
- Anesthesia exposure: MAC * hour [Time frame: maintenanane period of anesthesia]
- Bispectral index, BIS [Time frame: time to recovery of consciousnessn, time to recovery of orientation]
- Adverse event [Time frame: maintenanane period of anesthesia]
- Incidence and severity of postopertive nausea and vomiting [Time frame: 24 hours postoperatively]
- Concentrations of compound A, formaldehyde, methanol [Time frame: 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 min after sevoflurane administration]
|Study Start Date:
|September 2008
|Study Completion Date:
|March 2010
|Primary Completion Date:
|September 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Experimental: generic sevoflurane
Drug: generic sevoflurane
Sevoflurane content: 99.99%, compound A: 3.8 ppm, water content (sample was opened, sealed and stored for 2 weeks) : 0.044% w/v
Other Name: Sevofran® (Hana Pharmacy, Co. Ltd, Seoul, Korea)
|Active Comparator: origianl sevoflurane
Drug: original sevoflurane
Sevoflurane content: 99.9985%, compound A: 4.6 ppm, water content (sample was opened, sealed and stored for 2 weeks): 0.072% w/v
Other Name: Sevorane® (Abott Korea Ltd, Seoul, Korea)
Detailed Description:
Patients were randomly allocated to experimental group (generic sevoflurane) and active comparator group (original sevoflurane). Once in the operating room, patients were monitored with electrocardiography, non invasive blood pressure, pulse oximetry (Datex-Ohmeda S/5, Planar Systems, Inc., Beaverton, OR, USA) and BIS (Aspect 2000, Aspect Medical Systems, Inc., Newton, MA, USA).
Anesthesia was induced with fentanyl (2 μg/kg) and propofol (2mg/kg). When patients were unconscious, original or generic sevoflurane was administered. Tracheal intubation was facilitated by administering rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg. The lungs of the patients were then ventilated with oxygen in air (1:2), and the ventilation rate was adjusted to maintain the end-tidal carbon dioxide partial pressure between 35 and 45 mmHg. The concentrations of carbon dioxide, sevoflurane, and oxygen were measured continuously using an infrared anesthetic gas analyzer (Datex-Ohmeda S/5, Planar Systems, Inc., Beaverton, OR, USA), which was calibrated before anesthesia for each patient using a standard gas mixture.
The inspired concentration of sevoflurane was adjusted to maintain BIS values < 60 and stable haemodynamics (systolic arterial pressure (SAP) > 80 mmHg and heart rate (HR) > 45 beats/min). Also, it was titrated to prevent signs of inadequate anesthesia (sweating, facial flushing, movement and swallowing, HR > 90 beats/min without evidence of hypovolemia, and a 15 mmHg increase in SAP, compared with baseline SAP). Fentanyl 1 μg/kg was given if needed to resolve of signs of inadequate anesthesia.
Concentration of compound A, formaldehyde, and methadone were measured at preset interval: 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 min after administration of sevoflurane. Blood and urine samples were taken at preset interval for analyzing concentration of inorganic fluoride: 1 hr after administration of sevoflurane and every 2 hr during maintenance of anesthesia.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|19 Years and older (Adult, Senior)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia
- American Society Anesthesiologists Physical Status (ASA PS) 1 or 2
- Aged 19 years or above
Exclusion Criteria:
- ASA PS 3 or above
- aged under 19 years
- Contraindications against the use of sevoflurane
- Abnormal laboratory finding with clinical significance
- Evidence of pregnancy
- History of alcohol or drug abuse
- Hemoglobin < 11 mg/dl
- Neurological or psychiatric disease
- Unable or unwilling to give informed consent
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01096212
|Korea, Republic of
|Asan Medical Center
|Seoul, Korea, Republic of, 138-736
|Sanggye-Paik Hospital
|Seoul, Korea, Republic of, 139-707
|Study Chair:
|Gyu Jeong Noh, M.D. & Ph.D.
|Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine
|Principal Investigator:
|Sang Seok Lee, M.D.
|Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Sanggye-Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
|Responsible Party:
|Gyu-Jeong Noh / Professor & Chairperson, Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Asan Medical Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01096212 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
Asan Medical Center_sevofran_1
|Study First Received:
|March 29, 2010
|Last Updated:
|March 30, 2010
Keywords provided by Asan Medical Center:
Minimum alveolar concentration
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Anesthetics, Inhalation
Anesthetics, General
Central Nervous System Depressants
Physiological Effects of Drugs
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The brain, traffic and nano-circuits -- e-Science takes on major challenges
Issued by EPSRC on behalf of the UK e-Science Programme
Research into three major scientific and technological challenges is to receive a major boost from the application of e-Science and grid computing. The challenges are:-
- Understanding the brain
- Mapping the detailed environmental impact of traffic
- Designing future generation nano-scale electronic circuits.
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and other funding partners have awarded more than �13m to three, 3-4 year projects covering each of these topics in the third round of the EPSRC's e-Science programme.
e-Science is opening up to scientific scrutiny challenging problems that had seemed out of reach, or even impossible to tackle. By giving researchers access from their own desktops to resources held on widely-dispersed computers, it is enabling research that would have been impossible using one computer alone, even a supercomputer. The projects that will pioneer new research using e-Science are:-
Understanding the brain
The �4.5m CARMEN project, led by Professor Colin Ingram at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, will harness e-Science techniques to enable neuroscientists, working on different aspects of brain function at different labs, to share and integrate their data and models.
Neuroscientists use many different techniques to unravel the processes within individual neurons (brain or nerve cells) or the interactions between networks of neurons that lead to thoughts and behaviour. The techniques are time-consuming, difficult and expensive, but researchers rarely record their data or models so that they can be used by other labs or research groups. CARMEN will help maximise the output from investment in brain science by enabling neuroscientists to archive their data so that they can be retrieved and analysed in new ways by others.
Environmental impact of traffic
Traffic makes a significant contribution to air pollution in inner cities. Governments devise policies and traffic management schemes to minimise the impact of air pollution. More detailed knowledge of how traffic-generated pollution behaves in the urban environment could greatly enhance these policies and schemes. Factors such as street and building design, vehicle braking and accelerating patterns, individual traveller decisions and local weather conditions affect the concentration of pollutants that individuals are exposed to as they move around. The �3.5m PMESG (Pervasive Mobile Environmental Sensor Grids) project, led by Professor John Polak at Imperial College London, is jointly funded by the EPSRC and the Department for Transport. It will develop e-Science and grid technologies to enable data from a network of mobile sensors to be gathered and interpreted. The e-Science technologies developed will be generic enough for use in other applications of mobile sensor networks, for example, climate or weather mapping.
Designing nano-circuits
The �5.2m NanoCMOS project, led by Professor Asen Asenov at Glasgow University, will develop e-Science methodology and tools to allow designers of tiny electronic circuits to meet the very demanding challenges created by future nano-scale electronic components.
These components will be so small that their behaviour will be highly variable, governed by individual atoms rather than the average behaviour of large collections of atoms. The NanoCMOS project will build a grid infrastructure and e-Science tools to enable circuit designers to share models that simulate nano-component behaviour and explore the implications for circuit design. It will help UK circuit designers to remain internationally competitive and overcome the disadvantages caused by the lack of an indigenous UK semiconductor industry.
Further information
Press release issued by Glasgow University about the NanoCMOS project
Professor Colin Ingram, e-mail: [email protected], tel. 0191 222 6968
Professor Asen Asenov, e-mail: [email protected], tel. 0141 330 4790
Professor John Polak, e-mail: [email protected], tel. 020 7594 6100
Judy Redfearn, e-Science Communications Officer, e-mail: [email protected], mobile: 07768 356309
Notes for editors
1. e-Science is the science that can be carried out by pooling access to very large digital data collections, very large scale computing resources and high performance visualisation held at different sites.
2. A computing grid refers to geographically dispersed computing resources that are linked together by software known as middleware so that the resources can be shared. The vision is to provide computing resources to the consumer in a similar way to the electric power grid. The consumer can access electric or computing power without knowing which power station or computer it is coming from.
3. The UK e-Science Programme is a coordinated initiative involving all the Research Councils and the Department of Trade and Industry with funding of �230m from 2001-06. It has also leveraged industrial investment of �30M. The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council manages the e-Science Core Programme, which is developing generic technologies, on behalf of all the Research Councils.
4. The UK e-Science Programme as a whole is fostering the development of IT and grid technologies to enable new ways of doing faster, better or different research, with the aim of establishing a sustainable, national e-infrastructure for research and innovation. Further information at www.rcuk.ac.uk/escience.
Last reviewed: By John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on 30 Apr 2016
Published on PsychCentral.com. All rights reserved.


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[LEFT]ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _ "=SUM('[" & FOpen & " & Month & " [COLOR=darkgreen] '!R14C4:R53C8)"[/COLOR] [COLOR=#006400][/COLOR][/LEFT]
has unbalanced quotes, so is illegal. Is this really what you have?
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I need to open 32 files stored on our lan, select the current month tab, then sum a range of data to a summary sheet. I have searched this forum and gotten most of it done. What I am having a problem with is using variables I have set to hold the workbook name and tab name in a formula. The variables are being set from cells on the summary sheet which contains the path for the file and the file name (these change 32 times)
My code so far"
I want to replace the workbook name [Kansas City_Focus_Account Tracker.xls] with the variable FOpenVB:Sub Focus_Summary2() Dim WBName Dim Month Dim MPath Dim FOpen WBName = ActiveWorkbook.Name 'Name of Workbook to contain the Data Retrieved MPath = Range("D3").Value & "\" 'Path to File FOpen = Range("E3").Value 'Name of File to Open Month = Range("F1").Value 'Tab to use for data retrievel '********* Change Directory and Open workbook ******************************* ChDir MPath Workbooks.Open Filename:= _ (MPath & FOpen) '****************************************************************************** Windows(WBName).Activate 'Formula to sum data ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _ "=SUM('[Kansas City_Focus_Account Tracker.xls]" & Month & "'!R14C4:R53C8)" Selection.Copy Selection.PasteSpecial Paste:=xlPasteValues, Operation:=xlNone, SkipBlanks _ :=False, Transpose:=False ActiveCell.Offset(1, 0).Range("A1").Select Windows(FOpen).Close End Sub
" & Month & " is the variable used to hold the sheet name.
I tried using the following code
but it produces the following formula =SUM('C:\[Kansas City_Focus_Account Tracker.xlsAug]Kansas City_Focus_Account Track'!$D$14:$H$53)VB:
ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _ "=SUM('[" & FOpen & " & Month & " '!R14C4:R53C8)"
I need it to be =SUM('[Kansas City_Focus_Account Tracker.xls]Aug'!$D$14:$H$53)
I have tried several variations of this with no luck
Thanks in advance for your help
Last edited by TJE; August 30th, 2006 at 22:17.
You VBA snippet:
[LEFT]ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _ "=SUM('[" & FOpen & " & Month & " [COLOR=darkgreen] '!R14C4:R53C8)"[/COLOR] [COLOR=#006400][/COLOR][/LEFT]
has unbalanced quotes, so is illegal. Is this really what you have?
But there's no difference btwn what it produces & what you say you want (above)Originally Posted by TJE
Edit: ... bah! you edited your post!
Last edited by Will Riley; August 30th, 2006 at 22:23.
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Sorry, I didn't realize I had copied the wrong formula result until I had submitted it.
VB:ActiveCell.FormulaR1C1 = _ "=SUM('[" & fopen & "]" & month & "'!R14C4:R53C8)"
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Five questions for Sarah Palin
1. If you're leaving your elected position with more than a year to go because you can't handle negative publicity, personal attacks and GOP back-biting, how could you possibly handle the rigors of running for president -- much less being President?
2. How can you say you didn't take a "quitters way out" when you just quit?
3. Hillary Clinton, Liddy Dole and Gerry Ferraro had a secondary goal in their political strivings: tailoring their actions and statements to destroy the notion women couldn't compete against men in the political arena. Palin suggested that was her goal too in '08 -- and her defenders never hesitated to cry sexism when she was attacked -- so what does quitting say about her commitment to furthering the image of women in American politics?
4. Is Alaska really ready for a "Mission Accomplished" declaration? The recently announced gas pipeline deal, for instance, is expected to have a major impact on the state. But it's still largely a work in progress with many key details yet to be concluded.
5. How hard would it be to raise the estimated $500,000 you say you'll need to pay for the defense of nuisance ethics complaints when you are the biggest fundraising draw in the Republican party?


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Tours & Visiting Free Horizon Montessori
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Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao today announced Rs 100 crore for executing developmental works in Khammam district.
The Chief Minister was speaking after presenting "Mutyala Talambralu" and silk clothes to the presiding deities to mark celestial wedding of Lord Sri Rama and Sita at the abode of Bhadrachalam in Khammam district. He was accompanied by his family members, Minister Tummala Nageshwara Rao, Union Minister Bandaru Dattatreya and others. Endowments Minister A Indrakaran Reddy also presented silk clothes to the presiding deities on the occasion.
Speaking to the media later, the Chief Minister said he would hold talks with spiritual guru China Jeeyar Swamy on the temple development. The State government will take all measures to develop Parnashala, Jathayu Mandap and other facilities at the temple, he declared. He said two projects have been sanctioned for Khammam district in order to prevent drought situation in the district. KCR accused the Opposition parties of making a hue and cry on government schemes.
"Khammam district is falling in the midst of two rivers the Godavari and Krishna and there shall not be any problem pertaining to irrigation", he remarked. KCR also predicted that Khammam district will witness some miracles after completion of the Sitarama Project. "We are committed to take up works to irrigate one crore acres in five years. Telangana has emerged as No. 1 State in the country by implementing welfare schemes", he maintained. The Government plans to complete Sita Rama Project at a cost of Rs 7,967 crore for which KCR laid foundation stone at Rollapadu in the district last February. The Sitarama Lift scheme was redesigned replacing Rajiv Sagar and Indira Sagar projects to bring under acreage five lakh acres in the district.
Defying blazing son, thousands witness celestial wedding
The celestial wedding was performed in the Ekashila Mandap in Mithila grounds in Abhijit lagna at 12 noon in the presence of thousands of devotees, who came not only from the two Telugu States but also from the neighbouring States like Odisha and Chattisgarh and so on. Defying scorching sun devotees poured into the temple town chanting 'Rama Namam.
Earlier, Chandrasekhar Rao left his farm house in Erravelli in Medak district in a helicopter and landed in the temple town. On arrival, he was accorded tumultuous welcome by ministers, legislators and officials. KCR was accompanied by his wife and his grandson Himanshu (son of K Tarakarama Rao). While the Chief Minister carried the sacred silk clothes of the celestial couple on his head, Himanshu carried Mutyala Thalambralu on his head. Earlier, the deities were brought in a procession to the wedding venue. Governor ESL Narasimhan will attend the "Pattabhishekam" of the Lord on Friday evening. (NSS)


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Umesh and Varun should be groomed, says Akram
Colombo: With Zaheer Khan`s form on the wane, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram says it`s time the new selection committee starts grooming youngsters such as Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron to bolster India`s pace attack.
"Where is Umesh Yadav? And Varun Aaron seems to be a forgotten name. With the new selection committee in place, both Umesh and Varun should be groomed to power India`s pace battery," Akram said.
Despite pulling off a one-run win over South Africa last night, India were ousted from the Super Eights stage of the ICC World Twenty20 on inferior net run-rate.
"I hear Varun is injured. I think the BCCI needs to get after him and pull him out of his problems. At least Umesh should have been in the T20 squad," Akram was quoted as saying by `espnstar.Com`.
Talking about the team`s opening combination, Akram continued to back out-of-form Virender Sehwag.
"India`s opening combination has been a problem off late. Gautam Gambhir was sketchy and Virender Sehwag unpredictable. No matter what, I am still a Sehwag fan. He is still a bombshell and till India have a definite replacement, Sehwag cannot be ignored."
The former Pakistan pacer was also not convinced with India`s combination in the tournament here.
"After watching India in five matches in Colombo, I am not sure if the MS Dhoni-Duncan Fletcher combination was picking the right team in every match.
"I am puzzled with the way the Indian team management has picked playing XIs. For example, I feel a wicket-taking bowler like Harbhajan Singh was missed against the ragged South Africans on Tuesday night."
Not just India`s bowling but the team`s inconsistent top order is also a cause for concern, according to Akram.
"There is a lesson in every defeat. For India, there are genuine concerns about its bowling and of course, top order batting. A team is world class only when it is complete in every respect.
"India`s batting is one of the strongest in the world, but if you are expecting Zaheer Khan or a Lakshmipathy Balaji to win you a tight match every day, think again.
"Giving Balaji the last over against South Africa was suicidal. A bowler on a comeback is always short of confidence and I think India were lucky to win by a run."
Referring to Zaheer`s lack of form, he said, "I have said before that Zaheer has to choose the format of cricket he wants to play. I can`t see him running in hard every ball and bamboozling batsmen with pace and movement.
"India must find replacements and very soon at that. India need fresh legs and stronger shoulders because they will be playing a series of matches at home from November.


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Los Angeles, CA, US
The site is located in the urban CBD area. Its north and east boundary face to a river that goes cross the whole city. The local government makes endeavor to build some public parks along the river to host the civic activities and creat nice landscape and views of the city. The south and west boundary is adjacent to the commercial area in which a large number of people stream is contented everyday.
The proposed museum is no longer just a enducational building or a display platform when it is seated in this context. It is not only a part of the urban landscape or a complement of the existing commercial function, but also a node of connection between commercial and landscape, a transit area of different lifestyle and a icon for itself.
Status: School Project
Location: Ningbo, CN


text: Morrisey to join WVU media rights review By Eric Eyre March 5, 2013 Story Share CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a review of West Virginia University's plans to award a lucrative media rights contract."This office will assist WVU in the ongoing internal review of this issue," Morrisey said in a prepared statement Tuesday. "Through our engagement, we will help ensure that all applicable laws and regulations are being followed."WVU has signed a tentative agreement with IMG College, a North Carolina firm that's expected to partner on the third-tier media rights deal with West Virginia Media Holdings of Charleston.Morgantown businessman John Raese has asked WVU to scrap the deal and re-bid the contract. Raese asked Morrisey to investigate the proposed deal and other WVU contracts. Morrisey recently set up a public integrity unit designed to crack down on corruption in West Virginia.In a release, Morrisey said WVU requested that his office provide "legal advice and assistance" during an ongoing examination of how IMG College secured the tentative media rights deal - valued at $110 million over 12 years."To facilitate this review, WVU has offered to provide the attorney general's office with all necessary information, access and resources," Morrisey said.Bob Gwynne, a lawyer for Raese-owned Greer industries, questioned Morrisey's ability to investigate the media rights deal and other WVU contracts while the attorney general represents the university. Gwynne said Raese also wanted Morrisey to investigate potential violations of West Virginia's "Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act" involving the WVU Foundation, which donated money to pay for scoreboards at Mountaineer Field and the Coliseum. "At this point, we would recommend an independent, third-party investigator," Gwynne said.IMG College President Ben Sutton Jr. and West Virginia Media Holdings President Bray Cary are longtime acquaintances.WVU Board of Governors Chairman Drew Payne serves on West Virginia Media's board of directors and held a major stake in the media firm until last year. Payne, who stands to benefit financially from the media rights deal, has said he played no role in selecting IMG or West Virginia Media, which haven't reached a formal agreement.The third-tier media rights cover some non-conference football and basketball games, non-revenue sports, radio broadcast rights, coaches' shows, signage, online content and seatback sales.Last month, WVU started a review of how IMG was selected. The university has suspended the bid process amid the inquiry.Raese alleges WVU officials violated university and state purchasing rules when IMG was tentatively selected to handle the university's third-tier media rights.WVU administrators have declined to comment on the allegations. Reach Eric Eyre at firstname.lastname@example.com or 304-348-4869. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Police seek car driven by woman found dead in Kanawha River 2 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 3 Teen pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 4 Man allegedly cuts father in Rand over argument about sandwich 5 Rhode Island bank claims Justice companies owe $4.2M on helicopter loan LGBT group urges legislators to add sexual orientation to law Previous Story One injured in Kanawha house fire Next Story


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The Sims 2
Review by chocolatecraZ92
"Wow! This game is worth both the price of a computer and the game!"
This game is great. I do not get why people think this is the first game with better graphics. It's not. It is so much more that that. It is so much better than the first it is not even funny. It is about 200 times better than the first.
Game play: 10/10
Since there is so much more improvements in Game play I will be dividing this into different sections:
Aging: --/10: You can't really rate aging when there is a cheat to turn it on or off. I would say it would be a little more fun to keep aging on because you can watch your Sims grow old, your children gow old and have babies, your children's children have babies, etc. But if you really like your Sim and you do not want it to die, I advise you to keep aging off (I have done this with a few families).
Wants/Fears: 10/10
This is one of my favorite parts of the game. You can now have wants and fears depending on your aspiration. The six aspirations are knowledge, family, romance, Grow Up(kid and lower), Popularity, and fortune. All are very fun.
Social interactions: 9/10: The social interactions are so much more detailed. There are now cutscenes for things like first kiss, a baby is born, first WooHoo, etc.
Objects: 8/10: Sure, there aren't as much objects but that's just because you are used to 7 expansions. Besides, you can choose color and if that's not enough then download some items off the Internet.
Build mode: 10/10: You can have a foundation, basement, 3 floors up, rooftop, more. in other words build mode has all the things you need to make a huge, perfect house.
Graphics: 9/10: The only reason this got a nine over ten is because it depends on what kind of computer you have. If you have a crappy computer, then the graphics will still be good but not awesome, and if you have a good computer, the graphics will be superior.
Replay Value: 10/10: This is the best part of the game. It will last FOREVER.
Sound: 9/10: They should have a soundtrack for this game. The music is great. The game play sounds like the TV aren't great though.
Overall: 10/10 (not an average)
Rent/Buy: Seeing how you can't rent a computer game, you have no choice. Buy it. It's worth it. You will be playing this game for a long time.
Reviewer's Rating: 5.0 - Flawless
Originally Posted: 10/04/04
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Jennie Garth finds new romance after marriage split
The couple announced its divorce plans in March (12) after 11 years of marriage, and a slimmed-down Garth recently admitted the break-up had taken its toll on her emotions, resulting in her dramatic weight loss.
But the former Beverly Hills, 90210 star has found a reason to smile again after meeting photographer Noah Abrams.
The pair was photographed walking hand-in-hand in Los Angeles on Tuesday (14Aug12) and UsMagazine.com reports Garth and Abrams are dating.
A source tells the publication, "She's been going on dates. She's not looking to get into anything too serious too fast. (But) she's happier than ever!"
Garth recently told In Touch magazine that she has turned to former Beverly Hills, 90210 star Luke Perry to help her through her split, revealing he has been a great source of advice after going through a painful divorce a decade ago (03).


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Community-minded publicans Philip and Theresa Walsh have stepped in to provide a new venue for Wigglesworth village post office, which was forced to close in December.
The new facility is in the original tap room of their 17th century hostelry, The Plough Inn, which has undergone a substantial renovation since the couple took on the business last year.
Philip and Theresa, formerly at The Millstones in West Bradford, near Clitheroe, have been supporting village activities since they arrived, offering the inn as a venue for events and meetings. Theresa said: "We're delighted to be able to provide a home for the post office. It is such an important part of keeping the village identity and, like everyone else, we missed it.
"Most of our staff live nearby and we feel it is important The Plough provides a focal point for the locals as well as attracting diners and residents from away."
The new post office is run by Graham Scruton, who also operates the post office in Settle, and it is open Mondays from 10.30am to 12.30pm and Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm.