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Gary Oldman tells Collider that the story for the film is "fantastic," saying, "You think you can't top 'The Dark Knight' and I think [Christopher Nolan] may have."
Meanwhile, Liam Neeson tells Empire he does not expect to return as Ra's Al Ghul. "That rumour's totally not true. In the comic books, Ra's Al Ghul goes into a life bath of some sort and immerses himself to become immortal. So that's probably where that comes from," the actor explains. "But no-one's approached me with an offer. I'd like to if it happens." The Lazarus Pit does seem a bit far-fetched for the more realistic tone of the "Batman Begins" cycle. I'd like to posit the following: Ra's Al Ghul is always the leader of the League of Shadows because you can kill a man, but not an idea.
Release date: July 20th, 2012
Mark Ruffalo, the chattiest Avenger, tells E! Online that he's hitting the gym in preparation for his dual role as Bruce Banner and the Incredible Hulk. "I've lost 15 pounds and I've put another five on of just strapping, pure USDA beef," he tells them. The plan is for a leaner and fit Banner.
Directed by Joss Whedon & starring everybody, release date: May 4th, 2012
According to a reader at Ain't It Cool News, Shane Black will write the film after all. "He is scheduled to meet with Robert Downey Jr. this week when he returns to L.A.," he writes. "Downey will be contributing to the story and Shane will be writing it in addition to directing." Apparently, the plan is to make it more like a "Tom Clancy-thriller, with Iron Man fighting real world villians." The reader saw Black speak at the Omaha Film Festival, where he talked about his career and the upcoming Marvel project.
Release Date: May 3rd, 2013
Here at CBR, we have a couple of new posters for the film, including this rather classy face-time image of the title character:
Starring Chris Hemsworth, release date: May 6th, 2011
As our pals at Spinoff Online reported, "Rise of Cobra" co-star Rachel Nichols revealed a list of returning characters via her Twitter account last week. "The only characters to return in the JON CHU directed sequel will be SNAKE EYES, STORM SHADOW, and DUKE," she wrote. I guess that means Ripcord's out? I actually liked Marlon Wayans in the role. Hopefully, that list will grow as time goes on. Meanwhile, Paramount has set an August, 2012 release date, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Release date: August 10th, 2012
Spinoff Online also reports that actor Cary Elwes has joined the cast as Henry Demeter, the "CEO of Themyscira Industries who oversees the day-to-day operations while Wonder Woman fights crime." It is possible he could become a love interest for Diana.
Airdate: TBA
So, my weekend assignment for CBR was the "Walking Dead" event at the 28th Annual William S. Paley Televsion Festival. Most of the stars, executive producer Frank Darabont, creator Robert Kirkman, and producer Gale Anne Hurd entertained a crowd of appreciative fans with memories of their first exposure to the concept and some hints of the upcoming season. Asked if viewers would ever learn what Dr. Jenner whispered to Rick, Darabont replied, "Sure! What kind of communist turds do you think we are?" He also said they are "investigating the possibilities" of Morgan and his son returning. Meanwhile, Kirkman tells MTV News that new characters will appear this year. "There are definitely people from the comic that haven't appeared yet that will be appearing for the first time in the second season," he says. "And as far as new characters that haven't appeared in the comic, we'll be seeing some of them, too."
Airs: Fall 2011
I got into a "Star Trek" kick over the weekend thanks to the audiobook of William Shatner's "Star Trek Memories." I may have mentioned before that I have a special place in my heart for the first film. It flounders as the writers never quite cracked the plot, but the central concept is totally worthy. It has gorgeous production design, but the performances are surprisingly flat. As it happens, one of the lads at Comic Book Movie spotted this YouTube clip of Shatner discussing the film on TNT. Considering how the actor looks, this could be over 15 years old.
Meanwhile, if any of you in the great, wide Internet discover something awesome, disheartening, or just plain weird, let us know! Take credit, come up with a clever nickname, or go anonymous. The choice is yours. Fresh rumors and movie news every weekday morning. I am Erik Amaya, bracing for the future threat of Chris Pine looking back at Kirk thirty years from now.


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Some rivalries will go down in history. Ali vs Frazier; Flames vs Oilers; Jedi vs Sith; Pirates vs Ninjas; Wile E Coyote vs Road Runner. But few have come together in such an epic battle as will befall the Banff Centre this February 14th as the Legendary Samesun vs HI Dodgeball Smackdown Part II.
Reigning winners Samesun have a title to defend, while the HI has something left to prove.
Are you ready to represent Samesun and become part of Banff history?
Losers buy the first round on our post-game pub crawl.

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Street Food Markets was formed by a team of highly motivated creative team who have a passion for food, music and lifestyle events.
This is a new urban space rental business that enables pop-up restaurants, street food entrepreneurs and food trucks to trade at unique locations. Backed by the usage of social media, video and local support.
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Canada periodically puts out mandatory survey on batches of chemicals as it works through its prioritization process. For example in June there were 8 MDA/MDI chemicals of interest. It's a pretty comprehensive set of information demanded of manufacturers, importers and processors: volumes, uses available toxicity information and a list of the top 20 customers. With the possible exception of getting customer lists, such information can be obtained under TSCA section 8 – basically CDR + 8(d) – applied to manufacturers, importers and processors.
But note that Canada is only going after EIGHT chemicals in this notice – not thousands at a time like EPA does under CDR! As Canada identifies categories of chemicals they are concerned about, they hold webinars and issue "mandatory surveys" – evaluate the information and go back for more if they need it (link). Granted, they have far fewer companies and chemicals to cope with than the US, but note how they are being systematic about working through their inventory on a priority basis.
Maybe advocates for TSCA Reform are right – EPA needs the kick in the pants of legislative instructions to actually do something under TSCA. The trouble is pick-a-number is pretty arbitrary. But maybe that's where we are at? The Agency has had numerous initiatives – like ChAMP, HPV, Chemical Action Plans and now a "Work Plan" – but they always seem to run out of gas. I still hold there is a ton of authority in the current TSCA for EPA to take action – especially if they tackle chemicals by category (section 26) and not try to do humungous every-test-known-to-man and/or ban-it-all regulations.
I'd certainly recommend looking to Canada as opposed to Europe as a model to emulate.


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Lorenzo Alberton has a quick tip for those dealing with Zend Framework applications and shared hosting:
The public directory contains all the files that should be directly accessible via the web server, so you must set your web server's document root to this directory. The problem is, in most shared hosting setups you can't change the document root. [...] To solve this problem without changing the above directory structure, you can remove the .htaccess file from the public directory, and place this one in the root directory instead.
His new .htaccess file makes use of the mod_rewrite Apache extension to force everything back into the bootstrap file for your application. You can find out more about setting up a Zend Framework application in their QuickStart guide.


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This challenge requires whoever is taking it to get a website up and running. So, what is better than testing the waters with free web hosting and even a domain before choosing to spend some cold hard cash on a service? Sounds good to me especially since I am not expecting killer traffic any time soon! I am going to head over to 000 Webhost Inc, create an account and pick up a free domain! Excited!
After logging in, I just go ahead and start the next step as shown and described below:
Now that I have setup my brand new account, I am ready to start rolling with my new domain name! Note: If I had registered my domain somewhere else, I would have to edit my DNS settings to point to www.000webhost.com but since I didn't do that, I am all set. Now, let us move to the next step already! My free domain is www.simpledeveloper.net78.net and I know it is not the best. Locate the File Manager in your account and click it!
Clicking that folder might require you to log back in due to session expiration. After getting back in, you will see something similar to the one below:
While uploading your files to their servers, you are required to put them in the above directory [public_html] to be exact! So, how do you upload your files? There are several ways to do this: 1) Try several tools available for free for different platforms and 2) look at the photo below to see another option available to you inside your account!
Please make sure that you are in the right directory as shown by the two arrows above or you will run into problems. You can then click the upload button to upload new files into your server. There is one thing I didn't mention: remember to delete the default.php file that is already in your server!
You are probably asking: what if I have hundreds of files, will I have to do that hundreds of times? The answer is, thank goodness, NO. There are free FTP clients all over the web and one of them is FileZilla and some web development tools like WebMatrix come with that capability built-in so you just need to click a button and get your website published! Awesome right?
So what do you need to use such clients? Simple, you need your username and password. But where are they located? I am going to complete this post with just that last image showing where you will find them:
Phew! Just keep the information shown by those arrows close to you because one way or another, you will need them to upload your files to the server! I hope this tutorial was helpful and if you have any questions, please let me know. I will be working on my cool new website at Simple Developer even though the most important thing I was trying to do here was to help those who needed to do this for their first time!
Please leave me some comments and let us talk! Good luck and go take over the world!


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In the quest for happiness, many people put their hopes on the attainment of material possessions when what may matter most of all, according to new research, are things that money can't buy, namely good health and strong relationships.
In the new Origins of Happiness study, findings of which were presented at the London School of Economics (LSE) well-being conference in December 2016, survey data collected from four countries revealed the key determinants of people's life satisfaction.
LSE economist Lord Richard Layard, who led the report, said the findings suggest governments should be focused not on wealth creation but on well-being creation.1
By focusing on people's physical and mental health, along with their relationships, the corresponding reduction in depression and anxiety could reduce misery by 20 percent, compared to just a 5 percent reduction if the focus was on eliminating poverty.2
Tackling depression and anxiety would also be "self-financing," according to the report, because costs would be recovered via increased employment rates and a reduction in health care costs.
"The strongest factor predicting a happy adult life is not children's qualifications but their emotional health," the report noted, pointing out that children should not be judged solely on their academic achievements.
"There is also powerful evidence that schools have a big impact on children's emotional health, and which school a child goes to will affect their emotional wellbeing as much as it affects their exam performance," the report found. Other notable findings include:3
"The evidence shows that the things that matter most for our happiness and for our misery are our social relationships and our mental and physical health," Layard stated.
"In the past, the state has successively taken on poverty, unemployment, education and physical health. But equally important now are domestic violence, alcoholism, depression and anxiety conditions, alienated youth, exam-mania and much else. These should become center stage."5
"In the past, the state has successively taken on poverty, unemployment, education and physical health. But equally important now are domestic violence, alcoholism, depression and anxiety conditions, alienated youth, exam-mania and much else. These should become center stage."5
Strong relationships and good health are priceless factors in the equation of happiness, but there's also a point at which low income becomes a hindrance to both.
People living in poverty — defined as an annual income of $11,770 for a single person and $24,250 for a family of four — bear the brunt of the burden, often struggling with both psychological and physical health.
A U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report found, for instance, that nearly 9 percent of people living below the federal poverty line experienced serious psychological distress compared to only 1.2 percent of those living at or above 400 percent of the poverty line.6
In turn, those facing serious psychological distress were more likely to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease and diabetes than those not in distress. Further, as income increased, the percentage of people with serious psychological distress decreased.
Research also shows that poverty exacerbates the emotional pain of adverse events like divorce, ill health and being alone, while making it harder to enjoy positive events, like weekends.7
That being said, the trend of increasing income being associated with better mental health and happiness appears to be only true to a point.
In terms of emotional well-being, "there is no further progress beyond an annual income of $75,000," researchers wrote, concluding that "high income buys life satisfaction but not happiness."8
There's also evidence to suggest that the "mid-life crisis," a period of unhappiness that hits many people in their 40s, may in fact be real. Research from half a million people revealed a distinct U-shaped curve to their happiness levels.9
In childhood, happiness levels tended to be high, then moved downward after the age of 18 and bottoming out during the 40s. Between the teenage and middle-age years, one study suggested life satisfaction scores may dip by up to 10 percent.10
By age 50 and beyond, happiness starts to creep back up again until, for most, the last few years of life or a serious health problem occurs.
Research has suggested older adults tend to have a greater sense of happiness than younger adults because they regulate emotions better, are exposed to less stress and have fewer negative emotions (and perhaps a diminished negative response).
In addition, one study published in the Journal of Consumer Research suggested that while younger people tend to value extraordinary experiences, as people get older they tend to place more value on ordinary moments, such as drinking a good cup of coffee or "having a long and fun conversation with my son."11
Another theory posits that the U-shaped happiness curve is "caused by unmet expectations that are felt painfully in midlife but beneficially abandoned and experienced with less regret during old age."12
Having a strong social network of good friends is a key indicator of happiness for good reason. Research shows friendship can be a significant factor in successful recuperation from depression, as good mood and a positive outlook can actually spread like a contagion through social groups.13
This is one reason why strong social ties are indicative of one's happiness; mental illness, especially depression and chronic anxiety, is "the biggest single cause of misery in advanced countries," according to LSE's Centre for Economic Performance (CEP).14
One of CEP's priorities is to overhaul public policy to increasingly aim at increasing wellbeing and personal happiness, especially since only one-third of people struggling with mental illness receive treatment, such as cognitive behavioral therapy.
Layard is the founder of Action for Happiness, a movement of people committed to building a happier and more caring society. In the video above, he explains why we should stop short of tying our inner purpose to becoming richer and richer and instead focus on achieving happiness and well-being.
Action for Happiness, whose members pledge to try to create more happiness in the world around them, has compiled 10 keys to happier living which, based on the latest research, tend to make life happier and more fulfilling. They spell out "GREAT DREAM:"15
✓ Giving: Do things for others
✓ Trying Out: Keep learning new things
✓ Acceptance: Be comfortable with who you are
✓ Relating: Connect with people
✓ Direction: Have goals to look forward to
✓ Meaning: Be part of something bigger
✓ Exercising: Take care of your body
✓ Resilience: Find ways to bounce back
✓ Awareness: Live life mindfully
✓ Emotions: Look for what's good
One of the bonuses of happiness is that it creates a positive feedback loop, leading to physical and mental benefits, for instance, that make positive emotions easier to achieve. True happiness opens your mind, broadening your awareness of the world and allowing you to become more in tune with the needs of others.
Experiencing positive emotions also increases intuition and creativity while broadening your mindset. A broadened mindset, in turn, helps you build important personal resources like social connections, coping strategies and environmental knowledge that will help you thrive and find increased well-being, a win-win situation for everyone involved.
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Miss Don't Touch Me, Vol. 2
My knowledge of graphic novels is limited to having only read The Watchman. When you're reading a book you imagine what the character looks like and maybe even the environment where she lives. When you experience a graphic novel, an interconnected array of words and colors awaits you much like what a child sees when looking at a picture book. I think it's a fabulous genre and I look forward to reading more.
Miss Don't Touch Me, Vol. 2, takes place in Paris in the 1930s. I recommend you read Miss Don't Touch Me, Vol. 1, first, as there is good back story to the characters in Volume 2. Miss Don't Touch Me, Vol. 2 centers on a frightened and nervous young woman named Blanche, who is overshadowed by her sister Agatha, a fun-loving free spirit who frequently goes out dancing. They both work as maids and are barely getting by financially. Blanche experiences a tragedy when someone very close to her is shot. She takes it upon herself to find the people responsible, which leads her to the Pompadour, a house of call girls. Blanche becomes a dominatrix and is given the name "Miss Don't Touch Me," because she is still a virgin and her male customers are not allowed to touch her.
The other prostitutes at the Pompadour are jealous of Blanche and are constantly bullying her, but she stands up for herself. Through Blanche's eyes we see a division between the prostitutes and the people with all the money and power—who are often the prostitutes' customers. In Blanche, we see an advocate for her friends that are abused or mistreated. She has a complicated relationship with her mother and she falls in love with a man who is struggling with his own sexual identity. Blanche grows from a nervous woman to someone who fights the male dominance and the power hungry individuals that threaten to bring her down. She is still frightened, but she works through her fears and tries to survive in a world that is very much against her.
The Miss Don't Touch Me series is not for everyone and if you're easily offended by images of men getting whipped or women being tied up, this is probably not the best introductory graphic novel. But if none of the above bothers you, then you will enjoy this strange—albeit entertaining—tale filled with horror, S&M, mystery, and romance.


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Finding a Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures (FACES)
The mission of theNYU Langone Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is to set the standard of care for people with epilepsy through quality treatment by world-class.
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These include new surgical techniques, dietary therapies, investigational drug trials, electric stimulation and alternative therapies. Advancing the quality of care for individuals is made possible through FACES, which raises funds to provide for pioneering research efforts and provide for a broad reach of education, awareness and community-building events to patients, parents and caregivers. The mission of FACES (Finding A Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures) is to improve the quality of life for all people affected by epilepsy through research clinical programs, education, raising awareness and community-building events. The largest epilepsy care facility in the United States, the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at NYU Langone Medical Center serves children and adults from every region of the United States and from more than 20 countries. The mission of theNYU Langone Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is to set the standard of care for people with epilepsy through quality treatment by world-class clinicians, innovative therapies, and cutting-edge research. Our team cares for patients with the most difficult-to-control epilepsy by using traditional and experimental treatments. Our neurosurgeons have pioneered new surgical procedures to help patients who were previously considered inoperable, but who are now able to receive treatments with unparalleled safety and effectiveness. Its programs continue to grown in scope and ambition as we strive to understand the causes of epilepsy, to develop better treatments and to improve the lives of patients and their families.


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The moment to read Robert Coleman's account of Berlin debauchery is probably not on one's way out the door to make an early commuter train. The essay makes (kind of beats you over the head with) the following argument: an artsy, bohemian environment can, alas, make it harder to create art. Because you're too busy having fun. And so much fun! Hanging out with other "artists," the beautiful and glamorous (or so I, on my way to NJ Transit, assume), all Weimar nostalgia and Uslu Airlines nail polish. All Rufus Wainwright's husband. All "Walk on Water," complete with the Lior Ashkenazi, but maybe minus the aging Nazi war criminal. Parties so much cooler than anything you may have gone to in Brooklyn as a recent college grad, and I lived in Prospect Heights before it was Park Slope.
An argument as old as time, as a little blurb affixed to the print essay, about Paris back in the day, attests. Better to have a day job. (UPDATE.) This is also, I suppose, the Dissertator's Paradox - on fellowship years, one expects to get so much more done than on teaching years, yet without that structure... more still gets done, but not as much more as one imagines.
But it's certainly true - productivity and interesting 4am conversations are not as compatible as we might want them to be, or as fiction about various milieus would have it, or as was maybe once the case in a less competitive age. Academia, for instance, has a lot of people who'd no doubt be fascinating to converse with at 4am, but they're exhausted from all the work they've been doing, or are in fact still working. Often the people with the most interesting things to say are unavailable for chit-chat.
But the new here - or perhaps not new, just now there's a word for it - is humblebrag. I mean, it must be so awful to have so much fun. Life as a constant party, but with engaging friends and no responsibilities. And more to the point, this is how the piece ends:
But the trip wasn't a total loss. I learned how to roll a joint properly, cut hair, drink whiskey straight without gagging. And of course, I came back with the start of a novel: 13,000 unpublishable words about an Australian musician who went to Berlin, took too many drugs, had a psychotic episode and ended up in a German mental hospital. That last part is fiction, thankfully — what I imagine might have happened if I hadn't managed to escape my artistic paradise.It ends, in other words, with a little 'by the way, while having all this fun, I not only emerged unscathed but also wrote a novel, part of which has been excerpted in the NYT Magazine, i.e. what you just read.'


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This this point on, I'll need to get a little creative each week on Meal Plan Monday. You see, I've committed to this little fitness challenge and one of my biggest struggles is watching what I eat. Luckily I have two issues of Cooking Light that I haven't read yet and Pinterest. Oh what would I do without Pinterest?? Maybe reconcile my bank statement, organize my craft room…
Turkey Burgers with low-calorie whole wheat English muffin dressed with salsa & red onion
Steamed green beans
Grilled Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinegar from Skinny Taste.
Three Cheese Baked Ziti also from Can You Stay For Dinner
Shrimp Fried Rice from Cooking Light
Saturday & Sunday
Leftovers, because I'm determined to have food leftover this week. 🙂
With this menu I have a variety of different foods. I can handle eating the same thing for breakfast and lunch but when it comes to dinner, I want some variety! If the recipes are keepers, I'll be sharing them with you next week. Cheers!


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By Jeff Barnes, director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency applauds the University of Michigan Regents for their decision to grant in-state tuition to anyone who serves in the military or was honorably discharged, regardless of the student?s state of origin. Offering military members and veterans from across the nation the ability to attend the University of Michigan at in-state tuition rates will help both the university and our state attract the talent Michigan needs to build a thriving economy.
Over the next five years, analysts estimate approximately 10,000 to 15,000 veterans will move to Michigan annually as a result of force restructuring that will downsize the military?s active duty component. Many of these veterans will enroll in higher education, largely thanks to the benefits available to them through the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
For the veteran, this decision will remove an obstacle to pursuing their education at the University of Michigan. Though most veterans and service members that have served in Iraq and Afghanistan qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill, it does not always fully cover the student?s tuition. This is where other funding sources such as the Yellow Ribbon program, scholarships and personal finances are leveraged. It also makes it easier for a veteran to establish residency following their military service. Overseas deployments, permanent changes in duty station and other requirements of military life can make it difficult for veterans and their families to establish residency in any state.
For the state, this decision allows Michigan to be more competitive as a destination for top quality talent that has demonstrated their ability to lead, adapt and problem solve in some of the most extreme circumstances known. Veterans bring with them job-ready skills, proven leadership, a strong work ethic and a fierce sense of loyalty. Unafraid of new challenges, these men and women have demonstrated that they can work in diverse and unpredictable environments, cooperate as team players and shift gears at a moment?s notice. These skills and traits are exactly what Michigan needs to succeed in tomorrow?s economy.
In today?s mobile society, states that attract the best talent will thrive. By offering in-state tuition for those men and women who have served our nation, the University of Michigan is putting out the welcome mat to this group of talented, hardworking and dedicated individuals, and the entire state stands to benefit from their efforts.?
Jeff Barnes is the director of the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency and an Army veteran. He graduated from the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.
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Just began a great online MOOC called BlendKit2015 and it has really made me think about creating blended learning modules for the current classes I teach. Also, I have learned some great tools to use in my online courses.
Looking forward to this 5 week journal as I progress through the class.


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This is what Ty and I did today while the other kids were off at school...;)
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Maggie, how creative! Yummy treats for the kids. I would eat all of them myself!
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Combine a comprehensive business foundation with a mastery of the law with a double degree in Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Laws at Bond University. Studying the complementary skills of both law and business is valuable in both the legal profession and the corporate business world, with career opportunities in professional and managerial roles in business, government or the legal profession. At Bond, you will be involved with the ideation, creation, validation and execution of a business, have access to the Bond Business Commercialisation Centre and learn the legal side of starting a business
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The Bachelor of Business prepares you for leadership roles in today's global businesses. New subjects in Business Model Generation and Business Model Execution will develop every student's entrepreneurial and innovation abilities. All students in this program will be involved with ideation, creation, validation and execution of a business. This gives you the edge over other business graduates. Show more
The Bachelor of Business prepares you for leadership roles in today's global businesses. New subjects in Business Model Generation and Business Model Execution will develop every student's entrepreneurial and innovation abilities. All students in this program will be involved with ideation, creation, validation and execution of a business. This gives you the edge over other business graduates.
The Bachelor of Laws prepares students for a career as a legal professional, both within Australia and overseas. It provides students with a thorough grounding in essential areas of substantive law and access to a wide choice of law elective subjects, including the option of completing a specialisation. An integrated skills and professionalism program is embedded in the degree and focuses on core legal skills essential to the practice of law. The Bachelor of Laws provides an engaging learning experience that challenges students academically and prepares them practically for a legal career. Show less
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The Bachelor of Laws is an approved degree for the purposes of admission as a legal practitioner in all Australian jurisdictions, in conjunction with further study (Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice) or a traineeship. The Bachelor of Laws degree can also be used to apply for admission internationally.
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- ACCT11-100 Accounting for Decision Making
- BUSN13-331 Business Model Generation
- BUSN13-332 Business Model Execution
- ECON11-100 Principles of Economics
- FINC12-200 Fundamentals of Finance
- INFT11-120 Digital Transformation of Business
- LAWS11-105 Legal Foundations A
- LAWS11-106 Legal Foundations B
- LAWS11-107 Foundations of Private Law
- LAWS11-108 Foundations of Public and Criminal Law
- LAWS11-201 Contract Law A
- LAWS11-202 Tort Law
- LAWS11-203 Criminal Law
- LAWS11-204 Property Law A
- LAWS11-216 Constitutional Law
- LAWS11-217 Contract Law B
- LAWS11-218 Property Law B
- LAWS11-310 Corporate Law
- LAWS11-313 Equity
- LAWS11-317 Administrative Law
- LAWS11-318 Evidence
- LAWS11-325 Civil Dispute Resolution
- LAWS11-326 Legal Profession
- MKTG11-100 Marketing
- ALTERNATE CHOICE You must complete one of the following two subjects:
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You must complete one of the Business majors.
Law Electives (7)
Students must choose undergraduate law electives from the Faculty of Law's offerings.
Students may choose to complete an optional Law specialisation in one of the following areas:
- Contemporary Legal Issues
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- International and Comparative Law
- Legal Practice
- Media and Technology Law
- Canadian Law and Practice
To be eligible for a Law specialisation, students must complete a minimum of four (4) of their law electives (40 credit points) within one of the above areas. Eligible students will receive a Specialisation Certificate at the completion of their program.
Bachelor of Laws with Honours
Students may be eligible for Honours. Please see the Law Honours / Distinction information page for eligibility requirements.
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Students must choose Three (3) General elective subjects.
Students may also choose one of the following opportunities to use one or more of your elective subjects to have an international experience or an Internship opportunity provided you meet the requirements. Please discuss with the Enrolment Advisor in the Student Business Centre.
- Study Tour -The Study Tour requires approval from the Faculty. (Please note that Additional Costs are associated with this subject).
- Business Internship - The Internship requires a GPA credit average and requires approval from the Faculty with an application to the Career Development Centre.
- Individual Study Topic
The Individual Study Topic is only available in exceptional circumstances and requires Program Director's approval.
Important note for first semester students
You will be registered in the Bond Business Mentoring Program designed for all new undergraduate students; please be advised the first scheduled gathering is in the Bond Business School orientation, If you require further information please email [email protected]
The below fees are based on an average per semester cost, fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester:
- 2019 fees: $17,160 per semester (based on 4 subjects per semester)
- 2020 fees: $17,360 per semester (based on 4 subjects per semester)
When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond's accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than if you went to another university.
This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.
Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.
Academic requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
Applicants must meet the University's general minimum admission criteria.
In the January semester 2019 there were fewer than five OP/ATAR offers made in this program hence no comparative information on previous OP/ATAR intake scores is available.
Visit our Bond Business School student profile and Faculty of Law student profile if you are interested in the profile of all students who commenced undergraduate study at the Faculty in the January semester 2019.
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For more information for International Students, including the International Baccalaureate, please go to the International Secondary School equivalency page.
Alternative entry pathways
For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:
- Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs
- Bond University Diploma programs
- Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs
- Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)
- Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)
- Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience
- Employment experience verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.
For more information on what is required please visit our how to apply page.
English language proficiency requirements
As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.
Credit for prior study
Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information
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In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.
Business majors
Complete six subjects from one of the following majors:
You must complete the following three subjects:
- ENFB12-205 Enabling Creativity and Innovation in Business
- ENFB13-300 Entrepreneurial Growth
- ENFB13-302 Managing Innovation
Plus three subjects from the following options:
- ENFB13-301 Understanding Family Enterprise
- ENFB13-305 Venture Capital and Private Equity
- ENFB13-306 Bond Business Accelerator
- Study Tour. The Study Tour requires approval from the Faculty. (Please note that Additional Costs are associated with this subject).
- Business Internship The Internship requires a GPA credit average and requires approval from the Faculty with an application to the Career Development Centre.
You must complete the following two subjects:
Plus four subjects from the following options:
You must complete the following three subjects:
Plus three subjects from the following options:
You must complete the following three subjects:
- MKTG12-301 Consumer and Buyer Behaviour
- MKTG13-303 Market Research and Analysis
- MKTG13-320 Strategic Marketing
Plus three subjects from the following options:
You must complete the following two subjects:
Alternate Choice: You must also complete one of the following two subjects:
- ADVT11-100 Advertising Principles and Practice or
- PUBR11-100 Public Relations Principles and Practice
Plus three subjects from the following options:
- ADVT12-200 Direct Response and Writing for Advertising
- ADVT12-241 Advertising Communications and Channel Planning
- ADVT13-101 Advertising, Brand Image and Cultural Space
- MKTG13-312 Internet and Social Media Marketing
- PUBR12-235 Media Relations
- PUBR12-250 Public Relations Writing
- PUBR13-312 Public Relations Campaigns and Strategies
Students taking the Marketing Communication major MUST Choose Advertising Principles and Practice (ADVT11-100) before taking either Advertising, Brand Image and Cultural Space (ADVT13-101) or Media Relations (PUBR12-235). Students wanting to take either Media Relations (PUBR12-235), Public Relations Writing (PUB12-250) or Public Relations Campaigns and Strategies (PUBR13-312) MUST first complete Public Relations Principles and Practice (PUBR11-100).
You must complete the following four subjects:
- HRTM12-204 Contemporary Issues in Hospitality and Tourism Management
- HRTM12-206 Tourism Analysis and Evaluation
- HRTM12-209 Event Management
- HRTM12-212 WHS Risk Management
Plus two subjects from the following options:
Program variations
Further study
When you finish your Bachelor of Laws degree, you will normally apply for the postgraduate professional qualification, the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (PLT) to enable you to apply for registration to practise Law.


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Make Your Own Remote Controlled Dolly MacGuyver Style 0
Being good with your hands yields a multitude of benefits. Not only will you become popular with your preferential gender but you'll probably be able to solve a lot of life's mysteries with a paperclip, some duct tape and a lot of elbow grease. Take for example a DIY motion controlled dolly we showed you not too long ago and the benefits of being a handy man (or woman) photographer become quite apparent.
However, perhaps having a motion controlled dolly isn't up your alley; perhaps you want something that has a bit more control with, say, a remote. Well then, my aspiring MacGuyver, you're in luck. The masterminds behind Jacques Productions recently posted up a video showing off a remote controlled table dolly they made themselves. The best part about this particular build is: not only is it highly practical, but you'll finally be able to put that roller skate from your days as a roller disco junkie to use.
Of course, past the roller skate (which you may or may not have) you're going to need to accrue a receiver unit, a lithium polymer battery, a servo and some other stuff but the results do make for something highly usable. In fact, if you actually manage to pull this off it may be hard for anyone to tell that your DSLR is actually situated on a recommissioned roller skate – that's just how fluid these shots seem to be.
[Jacques Productions via DIYPhotography]


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Archive for March, 2012
A Heads Up : British Science Festival 2012 In Aberdeen
Mar 12th
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We know it's quite some time off, but if you need a reason to head Northwards later this year and have never visited Aberdeen before, maybe this could help you decide.
The British Science Festival will be running from September 4th – 9th and has a programme packed with various events sure to entertain those of all ages. The festival is being hosted by the renowned University Of Aberdeen, and while in the 'Granite City' there will be many other summer events taking place to compliment your stay.
You can find out much more about the science festival on the official site here.
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Launched in 2013 as a Japanese exclusive, master blender Colin Scott got the idea for a "culture-specific whisky" after visiting Japan. For this edition, he selected the component grain and malt whiskies – all over 12 years old – then finished part of the blend in Mizunara casks, i.e. Japanese oak. While Suntory's Yamazaki employs the same, by all reports, this is the first time a Scotch Whisky has been aged in Japanese wood.Suntory began to experiment with the indigenous oak after the Second World War when supplies of foreign oak were difficult to source. It made a far from ideal vessel, Mizunara's loose grains tended to cause leakage, and also created challenges in terms of timber selection and cooperage. Blenders at the time had few kind words to say about the wood. Decades later, the tree is better understood, and the hints of sandlewood and aloeswood it imparts to whisky are prized.


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A leader in creative discovery and practical solutions.
Welcome to the College of Science and Engineering.
Our work spans the broad spectrum of science, technology, engineering and mathematics to solve real world issues through applied solutions.
Our researchers seek to discover new understandings in fields as diverse as groundwater hydrology, forensic science and medical devices, while our teaching offers training in areas of biological sciences, chemical and physical sciences, computer science, information technology, engineering, mathematics and the environment.
It's where curiosity meets ingenuity and takes us from atomic structures to the scale of entire oceans, forests and beyond.
Working across many areas of expertise we embrace our most pressing questions like climate change, food security, strong economies or environmental problems for better health and living standards in Australia and around the world.
Our college is an exciting place to research, study and work, supported by best practice teaching methods, practical work-related learning and advanced facilities.
We are the power behind creative science and engineering.
The Flinders STEM Outreach Program aspires to inspire high school students, teachers and the wider community to understand and enjoy the STEM disciplines of science, computing, engineering, mathematics and the environment. From our hands-on curriculum linked workshop program for students and teachers, to our industry events and participation at expos, conferences, Open Days and a number science related events like Science Alive!, you will see the STEM outreach team making a difference.
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Travelers Introduces New Wind Credit for Fortified Homes on Eve of Hurricane Season
Announcement at National Preparedness Symposium Sponsored by the Travelers Institute, IBHS and Ceres
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Travelers today announced it is introducing a wind credit for fortified homes in Texas that meet established standards designed to resist the impacts of tropical storm and hurricane winds. Travelers currently offers similar credits in Alabama and Mississippi.
"Homes built to meet these stringent standards are better able to withstand severe weather, saving lives and reducing property losses, and we want to promote and raise awareness of these smarter building practices," said Greg Toczydlowski, President of Personal Insurance for Travelers. "We hope this initiative and meaningful wind credit will encourage homeowners, builders and building officials to adopt these disaster resistant standards."
"I appreciate Travelers expanding this initiative in Texas," said Commissioner Eleanor Kitzman of the Texas Department of Insurance. "We know that mitigation works to reduce loss of life and property. And now, coastal homeowners in Texas can also save money on their insurance costs. This is a win-win for consumers and their communities."
The announcement was made at the hurricane preparedness symposium sponsored by the Travelers Institute, the Insurance Institute for Building and Home Safety (IBHS) and Ceres, who joined to convene business, government and community leaders to identify solutions for protecting and insuring the increasingly densely populated regions along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
"We've seen first-hand the significant economic and social implications of coastal storms in the U.S., and Travelers continues to take a leadership role in helping prepare businesses and homeowners for the upcoming hurricane season," said Joan Woodward, Travelers Executive Vice President of Public Policy and President of the Travelers Institute. "2011 was a record year for severe weather, and the importance of disaster preparedness, response and recovery, as well as sound policy, is more apparent than ever. We applaud the tremendous efforts the City of New York engaged in as they prepared for Hurricane Irene in 2011."
Jim McConnell, Assistant Commissioner for Strategic Data in the New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM), keynoted the event and discussed best practices that the city employed in preparing for Hurricane Irene. "OEM works every day to develop plans and prepare for emergencies, as well as to educate the public about preparedness, coordinate emergency response, and collect and disseminate emergency information. We believe our response in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene provides best practices for response efforts both in New York and across the country," he said.
At the symposium, two panels addressed the current challenges regarding the availability and affordability of coastal wind insurance for homeowners as well as disaster preparedness, response and recovery.
IBHS's Debra Ballen moderated the first panel, which included:
- Ken Katz, Risk Control, Travelers
- Nancy Rodrigues, Build Smart Virginia
- Giovanni Taylor-Peace, Global Disaster Response Team, Habitat for Humanity International
- Dave Treutel, Smart Home America
"Preparing for hurricanes means much more than just having bottled water and flashlights on hand," said Debra Ballen, IBHS General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Public Policy. "While these items are important, we need to look at the bigger picture. Building stronger, safer communities is the most effective way to ensure that residents and businesses are prepared for and can recover from hurricanes. We have already seen two named storms before this year's Atlantic Hurricane Season officially begins June 1. These early storms demonstrate how critical preparedness is, and IBHS is pleased to join with Travelers and Ceres today during National Hurricane Preparedness Week to discuss proven strategies that can save lives and reduce devastating property damage."
Cynthia McHale from Ceres moderated the second panel, which included:
- Robert Hartwig, Insurance Information Institute
- Eleanor Kitzman, Commissioner of the Texas Department of Insurance
- Eric M. Nelson, Catastrophe Management, Travelers
- Stephen Weinstein, RenaissanceRe
"We know that 2011 was a devastating year for extreme weather events in the United States," said Mindy Lubber, President of Ceres. "These events triggered a record 99 federal disaster declarations and were marked by their severity and frequency, and we are proud to partner with Travelers to identify solutions to these issues."
The Travelers Institute released a report with key findings from its two year symposium series on the coastal insurance crisis. The report makes several recommendations, many of which reflect the principles within the Travelers Coastal Wind Zone Plan, the company's proposal for a private, market-based solution without federal subsidies. They include:
- A stable and consistent regulatory environment, with a uniform set of rules applied to named storm wind coverage for coastal zones from Texas to Maine.
- Transparency in calculating insurance premiums, with risk-based, actuarially sound rates using approved standards and wind risk models, and a rating calculation mechanism to be applied if models and actual experience become misaligned over time.
- Federal reinsurance mechanism for extreme events (such as hurricanes causing losses several times greater than those arising out of Hurricane Katrina), with the reinsurance made available to insurers at cost so there would be no taxpayer subsidy, and the savings passed directly to customers.
- Encouraging stronger homes through federal guidelines for appropriate building codes and land use planning, with incentives for state and local adoption, plus enhanced construction technology and meaningful premium credits for customers who make their homes less vulnerable to wind damage.
The complete report, which includes the Travelers Coastal Wind Zone Plan, is available at www.travelersinstitute.org.
About Travelers
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. The company's diverse business lines offer its global customers a wide range of coverage sold primarily through independent agents and brokers. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has more than 30,000 employees and operations in the United States and selected international markets. The company generated revenues of approximately $25 billion in 2011. For more information, visit www.travelers.com.
About The Travelers Institute
The Travelers Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc., engages in discussion and analysis of public policy topics of importance to the insurance marketplace and the financial services industry. The Travelers Institute draws upon the industry expertise of Travelers' senior management and the technical expertise of many of Travelers' underwriters, risk managers and other experts to provide information and analysis to public policy makers and regulators. Travelers is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. For more information, visit www.travelers.com.
About Ceres
Ceres is an advocate for sustainability leadership. Ceres mobilizes a powerful network of investors, companies and public interest groups to accelerate and expand the adoption of sustainable business practices and solutions to build a healthy global economy.
About the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS)
IBHS is an independent, nonprofit, scientific research and communications organization supported by the property insurance industry. The organization works to reduce the social and economic effects of natural disasters and other risks on residential and commercial property by conducting building science research and advocating improved construction, maintenance and preparedness practices.
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Rudolf Stingel – Palazzo Grassi
From April 7, 2013, Palazzo Grassi presents the exhibition Rudolf Stingel, curated by the artist himself in collaboration with Elena Geuna. The project, conceived expressly for Palazzo Grassi, unfolds over the atrium and both upper floors, a space of over 5.000 square meters. For the first time, the museum devotes the whole exhibition area to the work of a single artist.The exhibition includes previously unseen paintings as well as creations from the past years and a site-specific installation. This is Stingel's largest ever monographic presentation in Europe.
The exhibition presents a selection of over thirty paintings from collections around the world, including the artist's collection and that of François Pinault. Many of these works were created in the studios of Merano and New York specifically for this project, which spreads over all the rooms of Palazzo Grassi, where carpeting based on an oriental rug covers the entire surface of the walls and floors.
Palazzo Grassi – Campo San Samuele, Venice
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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE To be a brand ambassador within the ESPA retail site with accountability to deliver the retail sales performance, the presence of ESPA within the store and to actively seek opportunities to maximize all aspects of the business. Provide excellent customer service, in line with our luxury brand, through retail product selling and the delivery of exceptional ESPA treatments. Support the Account Manager in all aspects of running the counter.
SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT • Drive retail sales for your counter to achieve target - monthly, quarterly and yearly. • Record sales through A£S, AUS and Data Capture. Record in line with ESPA procedures, all personal sales and KPI's - daily, weekly and monthly. • Actively recruit new customers and encourage customer loyalty through the creation and implementation of a an Events calendar/Business Plan and monthly beauty room, acquiring bookings for planned activity • Help plan on counter and off site activity. On counter activity should occur daily when possible. • Engage each customer with skin analysis • Proactively monitor and manage stock levels of key products – communicating issues to your line manager.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS • Create and maintain professional working relationships with all contacts in your store.
BRAND IMAGE • Ensure that ESPA merchandising and hygiene standards are consistently maintained • Ensure the current ESPA marketing focus is displayed with the appropriate collateral. • Hep plan events in line with ESPA guidelines. • Ensure you consistently adhere to the ESPA Grooming guidelines.
CUSTOMER SERVICE • Provide excellent customer service, in line with our luxury brand, through retail product selling and the delivery of exceptional ESPA treatments that revitalize the face, body and mind and provide a memorable client experience. • Promote a professional, warm and genuine 'customer first' service culture at all times.
SELF-LEADERSHIP • Maintain the highest professional standards when communicating internally and externally. • Be self-aware – consider your attitude, personal body language, tone of voice, communication style and grooming at all times. • Demonstrate a commitment to on-going training and personal development. • Demonstrate flexibility with working hours in line with the needs of the business, adhering to the team rota as set out by the Retail Account Manager. • Commitment to adhere by the guidelines and procedures set by ESPA and the store. • Assist in the day to day responsibilities of the running of the counter including the highest standards of cleanliness and excellent visual merchandising.
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120 megapixel digital camera sensor from Canon revealed
Canon have just revealed details on a 120 megapixel APS-H digital camera sensor that could be sliding into their gear in the near future.
The first of its kind in the world, it can shoot still images at resolutions of 13,280 x 9,184 pixels, as well as being able to shoot Full HD video using just one-sixtieth of its surface area.
"With CMOS sensors, while high-speed readout for high pixel counts is achieved through parallel processing, an increase in parallel-processing signal counts can result in such problems as signal delays and minor deviations in timing", said a Canon spokesperson.
"By modifying the method employed to control the readout circuit timing, Canon successfully achieved the high-speed readout of sensor signals. As a result, the new CMOS sensor makes possible a maximum output speed of approximately 9.5 frames per second, supporting the continuous shooting of ultra-high-resolution images".
Capable of ten times the resolution of Canon's next-step down commercial CMOS sensor, it represents a pretty massive jump. It'll certainly be an impressive spec to slap on the side of DSLR packaging, though no word yet when it'll hit the market inside a product.
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MasterCard records $605m profit
MasterCard Incorporated posted fourth quarter profit that beat analysts'estimates as customers made more purchases. Net income excluding litigation charges increased 18 per cent to $605 million, or $4.86 a share, from $514 million, or $4.03, a year earlier, the Purchase, New York-based company, said in a statement obtained by Bloomberg.
'It was a solid quarter capping a really solid year despite the economic challenges,' MasterCard Chief Financial Officer Martina Hund-Mejean said.
Chief Executive Officer Ajay Banga is fending off competitors Visa Incorporated and Shanghai-based China UnionPay as he seeks a larger share of the electronic payments processing market.
Banga is targeting developing countries, such as Myanmar, Ghana, Nigeria and Angola for growth amid a global consumer shift from cash to plastic. 'We are gaining traction in our United States credit business with some recent wins, continuing to experience momentum in our mobile initiatives around the world, and securing important business in emerging markets like Africa and Brazil,' Banga said.
Profit comparisons were skewed by a $770 million expense tied to settling litigation with merchants taken in the fourth quarter of 2011. Including that cost, earnings a year earlier were $19 million, or 15 cents a share.
MasterCard's total revenue increased 9.7 per cent to $1.9 billion, beating the Bloomberg forecast of $1.89 billion. Worldwide spending on MasterCard- and Maestro-branded cards climbed 13 per cent to $727 billion, based on local currencies, the company said. Processed transactions jumped 20 per cent to 9.2 billion.


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Diversified manufacturer 3M posted higher quarterly earnings Thursday and raised its full-year outlook, citing strong demand for all its products, especially the films it makes to brighten the screens on electronic products.
The Dow component said it earned $1.30 a share in its fourth quarter, excluding one-time items, well-above analysts' estimates of $1.21 a share and up from 97 cents a share a year earlier.
Sales reached $6.1 billion, above expectations of $5.88 billion, and up from $5.51 billion a year ago.
Additionally, 3M increased its 2010 earnings expectations to a range of between $4.90 to $5.10 a share versus a prior expected range of $4.85 to $5.00. The company expects organic sales volumes to grow 5 to 7 percent and currency effects to add 1 to 2 percent to sales for the year.


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What Is Home? It Starts With Sanctuary & Your Place in This World, But What Else? by Kathy Ast-Kutzbach
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When I reflected on the topic of what is home, a few important things came to mind:
- A place to sit outside and enjoy nature.
- Shade and protection provided by trees and shrubs.
- A vegetable garden and flowers.
- A place to park your car and camper.
- Reminders from childhood and your favorite people.
- Your favorite things on the walls.
- A place for recreation.
- A place to relax in your own recliner.
- Where someone is always waiting for you.
- Where you can be yourself.
Home is that special place where you are accepted and loved. A place you care so much about that you sweat regularly making it clean and inviting. A feeling you have that you never want to lose. Where remnants of you will remain long after you're gone.
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Laser Vision Correction is eye surgery to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. Corneal Specialist Rajesh Rajpal, M.D. is credited with being the first eye surgeon to perform Laser Vision Correction in the Washington DC area. During this time he served as a Principal Investigator for the FDA clinical trials that demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the treatment.
At See Clearly Vision, our doctors insist on performing the best possible laser technology for each patient, including All Laser Bladeless Custom Wavefront LASIK. We believe in a conservative approach to Laser Vision Correction, and will take the time necessary to review our examination results and answer your questions so that you can make an informed decision about Laser Eye Surgery.
LASIK is called "lamellar eye surgery" because it is performed between the layers of corneal tissue. This is accomplished by creating a very thin flap of corneal tissue, that is then lifted so that the laser energy can be applied to the inner layers of the cornea. This reshaping of the cornea allows for light rays to be focused in a crisp image on the retina, thus minimizing the need for an optical prescription. Because LASIK is performed under a flap of tissue that is then returned to its original position, patients typically report better postoperative comfort and faster healing times. As Corneal Specialists, the See Clearly surgeons have additional training, experience, and expertise in Laser Eye Surgery, which offers our patients an added sense of confidence in the safety, efficacy, and predictability of the procedure.
On April 25, 2008, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Ophthalmic Devices Panel convened to discuss post-LASIK quality-of-life issues. At that time, 140 patients--of the 7.6 million people who had undergone LASIK in the United States since the mid-1990s--had written letters of complaint to the FDA. The FDA followed up on these complaints by holding a hearing to see if new warnings about LASIK surgery were needed to alert consumers to the possibility of eye pain, dry eyes, blurred or double vision, or other problems. In 2007 a LASIK Study Task Force consisting of representatives from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the National Eye Institute was formed. The LASIK Study Task Force reviewed over 3000 clinical studies and reports on more than 16 million patients and reported a 95.4% patient satisfaction rate worldwide.


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MagnoNails | XL Stamper
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This is a great stamper for use with large full nail designs such as Pueen or DRK stamping plates.
It is double ended with an extra large white squishy end (2.8cm across) and a red squishy stamper end (1.9cm). Both ends are extra squishy and wrap around the bend in your nail.
This stamper measures 8.5cm x 3.5cm. Stamper only - no scraper.
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Sooner or later every family faces the problem of control of funds. It begins when a seemingly normal salary spouses escape in an unknown direction. In such cases, people start think about the detailed account of its funds. First, as is usually the case, begins the control of all receipts from shopping, check amount and added at the end of the month summarizing all costs. Many people used for such control pads, notebooks, note pads. But it soon becomes clear that a long lead so your budget is not possible. Begin searching for alternatives. Through the development of Internet these alternatives are becoming more and more. Someone downloads and uses the program to account for someone planning a family budget in line. Whichever way records were not kept, the main thing – it's easy storage and display of recorded information. Preference is given to such funds, where there is a visual illustration of income and expenditure: it may be graphs, histograms, even with options for formatting text. In any If, before giving a preference, people are learning a description of the program or service income and expenses. The choice of such programs is now huge. Just go to any search engine and specify a query string that option accounting, which suits you best. It should be noted that the programs of the plan are divided into paid and free, but even in the free software has all the necessary means to fully control its costs and income. In conclusion, it should be noted that not many can do for a long time and a systematic record of your expenses. Darius Bikoff has similar goals. This is mainly due to laziness. These people will never become masters of the situation and be content with a life of payday to payday.
A wonderful book in U.S.A. exists called ' ' The Course im Miracles' ' of the Fundation It will be Ineer Peace, that was translated into the Portuguese in ' ' A Course in Milagres' ' , of which, writing resumidamente for the Brazilian writer Carmen Balhestero in its workmanship ' ' Miracles Are Naturais' ' , or in the book of ' ' Quntica' cure; ' as much other workmanships, as the Sacred Bible, the Sacred Sutra (that it says that the illness is illusion because it was not created by God), the Alcoran and others. Alternative cures exist, with quantum physiotherapists or still you can make conjuncts based on the true faith. To pray assists in the balance of the thoughts and feelings. The true faith is composed for values that you only can construct, ' ' everything is become fullfilled when we act with autoconfiana' '. To believe that we are winning, without fear the life, the death or the illness, when alicerados to this new awareness. Conscience of true nature of man, that is life, that is love, that is harmony, can be compared with a water cup, when places adobe it is muddy, but when filtering the water comes back its natural color, thus, also is true man, all can pass for one filter, through the conjunct and of the conscientious actions (Masaharu Taniguchi). The illness can be the adobe, at this moment needs to pass the body for a filter, the illness is a moment of awaking to reflect on our actions and to anchor in the maximum forces of the love and the life. To believe that we are winning, without fear the life, the death or the illness, when alicerados in the Love, as bigger son of something, therefore if this world it was created stops serving in them, nothing exists that it can harm us, therefore, that it trusts the faith does not have fear, therefore all the things had been delivers for my Father, according to words to me of Christ, registered in the Evangelho of Is Marcos.


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Isabelle Kocher: "Come to ENGIE Digital to be an inventor"
The energy company tops the eCAC40 digital maturity prize list of major French groups. ENGIE's CEO, Isabelle Kocher, is relying on the digital transformation to decentralize the company organization and decarbonize its business model.
Isabelle Kocher interviewed by Florien Debes for Les Echos Business
The day she took over at the head of ENGIE, Isabelle Kocher was already talking about the digital transformation. Right from May 4 of this year, the new CEO signed a partnership with Accenture. That morning, the organization chart propelled to the Management Committee an ex-entrepreneur and creator of the Solairedirect start-up, and the Head of Information Systems became Chief Digital Officer. As a sign that the direct involvement of company managers has a major role in the digital transformation, this year the energy company won first prize in our eCAC40 awards. Since May of this year, ENGIE has signed other partnerships – with Thales and Microsoft. In this field, the company formerly known as GDF Suez has decided to increase the number of its relationships in order to maintain the upper hand on its megabyte future. "For ENGIE, it is as important to master digital technologies as the activities of the energy business themselves," states Isabelle Kocher in an interview with Les Echos Business. Besides, they are both linked together in her transformation plan for the giant French company.
The hunt is on for the unicorns of the future
Following straight on from her predecessor, the company boss considers that if a company does not move over to the digital economy, it can expect a slow death. Partly underlying long-term trends, such as decarbonization and distributed energy production, the digital transformation is a prerequisite for responding to these worldwide upheavals. "Our growth is dependent on that transformation: within three years it will rely on technologies that are not completely mature but which we are investing in as of now," she declares.
We can already feel the need for innovation when we see that in the last ten years the market has divided by a factor of ten the amounts contained in calls for tender in the photovoltaic field.
"We are investing in technologies that will enable us to enhance our current offers," Isabelle Kocher continues, "as well as in breakthrough solutions, which – according to some – will one day be worth a billion dollars." The Engie Fab organization, which opened this year, is hunting down and will breed these future internal unicorns, under the responsibility of Thierry Lepercq, founder of Solairedirect. He has set his sights on areas such as hydrogen and green mobility.
Digital technologies are refreshing the energy world
In parallel, ENGIE is sorting out its business activities. The organization is shutting down or selling off production plants that pollute and it is now seeking to supply power through the emission of the lowest possible amounts of CO2 – without claiming to be a 100%-renewables company. To be more streamlined, it is turning to software. "Digital technologies are already feeding our energy systems," Isabelle Kocher notes. Inside ENGIE Digital – the group's software factory – the IS-CDO teams under Yves Le Gelard have developed a platform for managing wind farms.
The adaptation of distributed networks requires remote monitoring tools. "The heads of the Business Units will come to ENGIE Digital to be inventive, with the help of the teams in charge of the software solutions they require," Isabelle Kocher explains. The unit brings together developers, designers, data specialists and experts in the Internet of Things.
At the same time, ENGIE is decentralizing its organization to provide a better, custom-made response to its customers. Here also, digital technology is essential for the success of the operation. "Our greatest strength is our size, from the moment we are able to operate in a network and replicate the best local practices everywhere and as quickly as possible," the company manager states. As every employee is closer to our customers and partners, they act as "detectors" for the group.


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Fresh from his stand-up comedy special for ABC TV with his award nominated show Pockets of Equality, and a run of shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival last month, Yianni and his trademark accessibly smart comedy hits the Sydney Comedy Festival for a light-hearted look at the upcoming apocalypse.
From suggesting shows on Netflix, tailoring news and ads for you and in myriad places you're not even aware of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly embedded in our lives.
But far from being a mere 'You-might-like-this' internet trinket, AI can also diagnose cancer, drive cars and predict from a photo whether people are criminal or gay (regardless of who's asking and why). And these abilities are still very much just the beginning.
A growing school of thinkers are demanding that alongside its abilities, we teach it ethics. Can we teach a robot to love humanity? And how hard will that be considering in many ways we still can't do it ourselves?
A keenly observed but playful hour about futures, possible and desirable, and what trying to replicate our best and mitigate our worst traits teaches us about what it is to be human.
"I'm exploring the human effects of technology. AI soaks up prejudices faster than a curious child with bad parents - and we're already putting it in charge of decisions that impact people's lives. Do smartphones and social media ruin our social skills? Does training a chatbot on Twitter turn it into a douchebag? Microsoft found out with its chatbot Tay, that it really, really does. After Tay variously claimed Bush was responsible for 9/11, called a high profile blogger a whore, and compared Ricky Gervais to Hitler, Microsoft took Tay offline for some serious time out. This whole area is fascinating." – Yianni Agisilaou
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For the Professors, Management and Staff
A Four day Vishvas Meditation Programme was conducted at the Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad, from 27th to 30th June 2016, at their College of Engineering – for the professors, management and the entire staff. The participants thoroughly enjoyed the programme and experienced great benefits, as shared by their feedbacks:
We would like to thank Vishvas Foundation for organizing the meditation sessions in our University. Vishvas Meditation sessions have been a great force of motivation for all those who have attended and taken advantage.
We look forward to host these sessions again when our new batches are inducted.
Professor K. K. Pande,
Dean, College of Engineering
I have attended various Faculty Development Programmes in our University, but this meditation programme organized by Vishvas Foundation was fabulous and extremely beneficial. The Vishvas Meditation sessions helped to deal with all our fears and negativities. It dissolved our insecurities and helped increase self-confidence tremendously.
Vishvas Meditation is truly outstanding ! It is the key to self-acceptance and high self-esteem.
Virendra Rawat,
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
I attended the four day Vishvas Meditation programme in our University and I must say it is an excellent Life Management programme. We will add it to our daily lives from now on. I have started practicing Vishvas Meditation for a better life. It has the power to improve the quality of life by manifolds. I am experiencing great results. It removes all unnecessary and negative thoughts, developing present moments, full of joy. This meditation is very beneficial for health. It acts as a very powerful shield i.e. protection from physical disorders and mental anxieties.
Vishvas Foundation is a great foundation. It is giving a totally free service to mankind. It has an amazing formula for peace of mind, fitness and good health that it is sharing with the world selflessly. It is commendable.
Dr. M.S. Ansari,
Associate Professor, Applied Sciences
As I sat in the first meditation session, lots of negative thoughts came up. Gradually, as the session continued, the thoughts began to feel insignificant and started fading away, and I felt very light, cool and calm within. Vishvas Meditation is so full of vibrations that it really makes a tremendous change. One feels a gigantic difference in the very first sitting!
The Vishvas Meditation programme was indeed very beneficial. I really appreciate the programme and extend my sincere thanks to Vishvas Foundation for bringing this programme to us.
Dr. Sonal Shukla,
Assistant Professor, Humanities
Excellent meditation sessions! Explanation of the process of meditation and its role in our lives was very good.
This meditation process is a great source of improvement in lifestyle, high energy levels and other health benefits. It also plays a pivotal role in improving one's approach and handling of situations, bettering one's working environment and system.
Overall, Vishvas Meditation is a great formula to well-being and productivity.
Praveen Chhatwal,
Assistant Professor
Heartfelt thanks to Vishvas Foundation for conducting such a beneficial meditation programme and to our University for organizing it.
The Vishvas Meditation sessions were so full of bliss. This meditation process expels all the tiredness in the mind and body, in no time! Furthermore, the special meditation music created by Vishvas Foundation played during the sessions was AWESOME!
This meditation process is an instant source of mind-body relaxation and is truly very effective.
• Very good experience.
• Felt very light and relaxed after attending the sessions.
• It is a very good and simple meditation process.
• It is very effective. Has a great impact.
• Carries great physical and mental healing power.
• Want to continue my entire life!
I have shared it with all my family and friends. We feel indebted to Vishvas Foundation for providing us with such an amazing tool for health, peace and fitness. Vishvas Meditation is a life science that gives results very fast.
Indu Tripathi,
Assistant Professor, Humanities
All these years I had been trying to meditate but was absolutely unable to do so. I just could not relax my mind. Ever since I joined the Vishvas Meditation camp in our University, things have changed. This meditation programme is very practical in nature. It helped us understand and experience the true essence of meditation. I felt so relaxed, calm and serene during the 4 day Vishvas Meditation programme. It was such a phenomenal experience.
Practicing Vishvas Meditation regularly brings our body and mind into complete harmony and balance, saving us from so many diseases and health issues. This meditation process is extremely useful for health and fitness, and it should be made an integral part of day to day life, by one and all.
Dr. Abhinav Saxena,
Assistant Professor
The four day Vishvas Meditation Retreat was very good and beneficial. This meditation programme should be made an integral part of regular student classes at least once a week.
After experiencing such a brilliant meditation process, I can personally vouch for the fact that meditation acts as a treatment for each and every disease or disorder. We can improve our lifestyle, physical & emotional health drastically, if we practice Vishvas Meditation regularly. Each and every person should include Vishvas Meditation process in their daily routine as it promotes health and wellbeing tremendously.
C.B. Singh,
Lecturer , Computer Science Engineering
When I first came here for the session of Meditation, I was not much wiling to join this. When I was instructed to close my eyes, I did so, and after 5 minutes the peace that I found was awesome!
In the starting, I had to struggle with the thoughts that were coming across. But gradually, all thoughts vanished. All day long, I felt so energetic and full of positive vibes. The second and third days served the purpose of making meditation process clearer as the Vishvas Meditation instructor cleared all the queries we had.
I, from the bottom of my heart, express my gratitude towards Vishvas Foundation that with so much kindness and selflessness organized the four day meditation retreat in our University.
Neha Anand,
Assistant Professor, Humanities
'Vishvas Meditation' is very good and highly effective. It helps to increase concentration, peace, confidence, balance, clarity of thought and speech. This session should be held at the end of every semester. It is required for everyone and its duration should be 1 week at least.
I felt such amazing positivity within, post the sessions. Our queries, doubts and dilemmas were answered so beautifully during the sessions. Post the sessions we felt so clear in our minds, regarding our perspectives, approach and day to day handling of situations - both personal and professional.
Lecturer, Computer Science Engineering
The Vishvas Meditation sessions conducted in our University carved the path for initiation into higher life. This meditation process gave immense relaxation and peace.
As I got into the sessions, I felt such amazing benefits. I am inspired to make it my way of life. We truly appreciate Vishvas Foundation for conducting such types of sessions for the welfare of humanity.
Dr Jaya Sharma,
Lecturer, Humanities
We feel very peaceful and placid practicing Vishvas Meditation. We spend most of the time in past memories or future imaginations. It was the Vishvas Meditation Retreat organized in our college of Engineering that taught us the value and importance of living in the present! This particular meditation process is so natural that it does not make us control or fight with our mind. It taught us that it is very natural for the mind to bring up thoughts. Mind is in its nature. It is we who have forgotten our true nature! And so, to live in peace and bliss which is our true nature, we must not fight, suppress or control the thoughts. Rather we should simply withdraw or retreat from them and choose not to follow every thought! The blind following of our mind is the root cause of all suffering and weakening of will power, joy, positivity and balance.
This process of retreat has worked wonders for us! In no time, we have started experiencing ease and equanimity. The Vishvas Meditation sessions in the college helped us develop present moments so effortlessly. It has the power to bring us into the 'now' so naturally, that if we are in the habit of offering prayers we can do it with full focus and awareness now. Vishvas Meditation acts as a compliment to every other activity. It is Mind Management in the true sense!
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Join me.
Last week someone brought to my attention the fact that an acquaintance in my social circle had just began attending a health and wellness coach training program. This person is female (like me!), in the bay area (like me!), punk (like me!), vegan (like me!), and had a strong interest in body image issues (like me!).
That is fucking awesome I thought. Someone new to talk self-employment with.
Of course, the person relaying the information asked if I was concerned or somehow angered by this acquaintance's new venture and I just smiled and shook my head.
I want more body image health and wellness coaches.
Not only that, I want more queer personal trainers. More eating disorder survivors helping others to heal.
I want more radical women in spandex, teaching people how to properly handle a barbell.
I want there to be so many vegan health and wellness coaches that any one ever, with any single question about how to make veganism work, has an immediate and relatable resource.
I want as many people as possible doing positive self-esteem advocacy work, because FUCK DUDES, we need it. There are so many messages telling us all constantly that we are not good enough, that our bodies and minds are simply something to fix.
I, myself, have worked with a health and wellness coach. I currently work with a personal trainer. I have my own wellness practice, sure, but I very much enjoy both supporting other women and also love the new perspective these women give me. I don't want to be the only health and wellness coach or personal trainer because I want the people who aren't into my approach (or my cussing, or even my personality) to get the leaders that they need. Period. There is no shortage of people looking to feel more awesome. I want there to be someone for everyone.
I am not only NOT upset that this person in my community is going to be doing some similar work to mine, I am excited. I am excited to watch her business grow and for her clients to transform and for her to be working a job that every single day feels like a gift. I am excited to promote her and support her however I can. I am excited to be her peer, because put simply, there is enough success for everyone.
Witnessing success is not a threat to our own success.
Wishing someone success is not wishing our own failure.
Addendum: If you are thinking of being a body positive focused health and wellness coach or trainer, DO IT. Let's build an army. I will support you. I will tell you the things I learned starting my business. I will promote you and send you clients.
I will never consider you my competition, especially when circumstances tell us we should compete.
I'm with you.
We got this.