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By BRIAN IANIERI Atlantic City Press Staff Writer
New Jersey's housing market has shown signs of strengthening in the past 12 months, with single-family homes selling 13 days faster and for $11,000 more than the prior year, according to new data from the New Jersey Association of Realtors.
"The market is starting to rebound," said Jarrod Grasso, the association's CEO. "We're having a stronger market than we've seen in the last several years."
But some South Jersey markets have been markedly slower.
In Cape May County, for example, the median home sale price dropped to $369,275 in the 12-month period ending in August, a 12 percent decline, the NJAR data show.
Atlantic County's median sale price increased by $7,200 to $214,900, while the overall number of sales dropped about 2 percent during that time.
Cumberland County saw sale prices drop $13,000 — or nearly 9 percent — while single-family home sales rose 2 percent.
For the month of August, the average single-family home in Atlantic and Cape May counties was on the market for fewer days than in August 2012.
In Atlantic County, the average home was on the market for 103 days, 10 days fewer. In Cape May County, it was 109 days, nearly 44 days fewer.
Across New Jersey, the average was 82 days on the market.
"This is still high and it's still a lot better than where we were," Grasso said.
Last August, the average New Jersey home was on the market for 96 days.
The figures for Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland counties reveal the ongoing trend of a sluggish housing market compared to the rest of the state and the nation.
However, in the month of August, there were some bright spots in single-family home sales — 108 homes were sold in Cumberland County that month, compared to 89 in August 2012.
And the number of new listings in Atlantic County shot up to 455 in August, compared to 376 a year ago.
The latest figures were released the past week by the New Jersey Association of Realtors as part of a new project to provide detailed housing data at state, county and local levels each month.
The NJAR says the reports will shed light on the intricacies of the housing markets throughout the state. The data comes from nine Multiple Listing Services in New Jersey and is analyzed by 10K Research & Marketing.
The figures were also released several days before the National Association of Realtors put out its highly followed monthly report on existing home sales in the U.S.
An unknown in real estate today is the future of interest rates, which the federal government drove to historic lows after the recession to stimulate borrowing and homebuying.
In August, a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 4.46 percent, according to mortgage giant Freddie Mac. This rate has increased throughout the year, and was 3.41 percent in January.
The difference in mortgages on a $300,000 home is $181 per month, according to Bankrate.com.
"If they're creeping up, it will put a little more pressure on buyers getting into this market," Grasso said. "If interest rates start creeping up, it will affect affordability. … It all goes back to the individual purchaser, what they're comfortable with and what they can afford. When interest rates go up and you're running a tight budget, that can impact whether you can buy that home.


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Referencing to assist crowd safety managers in relation to events within the United kingdom. We have gathered together relevant referencing material to assist your planning and research.
Alternative Uses Of Sports Grounds
Alternative Uses of Sports Grounds provides much needed advice for sports grounds hosting concerts, religious gatherings and other events that differ from the usual sporting events held at a ground. As artists and promoters seek to reach a wider fan base, sports grounds are increasingly viewed as ideal concert venues as they have excellent facilities, are able to hold large numbers and are experienced in managing crowds.
The Purple Guide
The health, safety and welfare and music and other events
There is a subscription of £25 for 12 months access to the Purple Guide website, including all updates and additional guidance that may be added during that period. All funds raised through subscriptions will be used solely for funding the work of the EIF and particularly the costs of maintaining and extending the Purple Guide. EIF is not run for commercial profit.
The Green Guide
Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds 6th Edition– Available Now
November 1, 2018
The sixth edition of the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds, also known as the Green Guide, is now available to purchase.
The Green Guide helps sports grounds owners and operators calculate a safe capacity for their venue. It is used around the world by architects and designers as a best practice guide for the development and refurbishment of stadiums. The new sixth edition offers the latest expert advice and technical specifications on ensuring a safe environment for spectators.
The Safety at Sports Grounds – The Green Guide
The Event Safety Guide – The Purple Guide
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
Private Security Industry Act 2001
HSE Guidance to running events safely
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
Licensing Act 2003
Occupiers' Liability Act 1957
Civil Contingencies Act 2004
Emergency preparedness- Guidance on part 1 of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004
Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969
Equality Act 2010 code of practice
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
Live music Act 2012
REGULATORY REFORM, ENGLAND AND WALES The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Fire Safety Risk Assessment Open Air Events And Venues
Practical Fire Safety Guidance For Places Of Entertainment And Assembly
Fire Safety Risk Assessment Large places of Assembly
Fire Safety Risk Assessment Small and Medium Places of Assembly
Fire Safety Risk Assessment Open Air Events and Venues
Guide to Fire Precautions in Existing Places of Entertainment and Like Premises
Understanding Crowd Behaviours: Guidance and Lessons Identified
Understanding Crowd Behaviours: Supporting Evidence
Managing crowd safety in public venues: A study to generate GUIDANCE FOR VENUE OWNERS AND ENFORCING AUTHORITY
Managing crowds safely A guide for organisers at events and venues
Crowd Management Measures – FA good practice guide for football clubs
Fire Safety Risk Assessment Theatres, Cinemas and Similar Premises
Lightning Risk at Outdoor Concerts and Events- Download link
Counter Terrorism Protective Security Advice for Cinemas and Theatres
Managing safety in Bars, CLUBS AND PUBS
A review of the management of crowd safety at outdoor street/special events- Prepared by the Buckinghamshire New University for the Health and Safety Executive 2010
The mass psychology of disasters and emergency evacuations: A research report and implications for practice Dr John Drury and Dr Chris Cocking Department of Psychology University of Sussex
The causes and prevention of crowd disasters- John J. Fruin, Ph.D., P.E. United States of America ( Link not available )
Crowd Management and Control: Preventing Crowd Disasters During the Hajj – Anders Johansson
Practical fire safety guidance for places of entertainment and assembly – Scotland
Security at events Guidance on the Private Security Industry Act 2001 – SIA
Accessible Stadia – The National Association of Disabled Supporters (NADS)
Use of flares in football stadiums – FOOTBALL FANS, SMOKE BOMBS AND FLARES –FACT SHEET
The Kerslake Report:
An independent review into the preparedness for, and emergency response to, the Manchester Arena attack on 22nd May 2017
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Police Scotland – Charging for events- STEP – BY STEP GUIDE TO THE ASSESSMENT MATRIX PROCESS
ACPO /APA – Paying the bill 2 – ACPO/APA Guidance on charging for police services
Major crowd catastrophes J.F. Dickie – UK
A particle model of crowd behavior: Exploring the relationship between alcohol, crowd dynamics and violence- UK
Guide for organisers of small events
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The National Transportation Safety Board today released the following update on its investigation into the crash of a Bombardier Challenger CL-600 corporate jet on February 2, 2005, in Teterboro, New Jersey. The airplane overran the departure end of runway 6 during an aborted takeoff attempt and crashed into a fence, two cars, and a warehouse. A postcrash fire ensued. The pilot, copilot, and two automobile occupants received serious injuries, and a cabin aid and eight passengers received minor injuries. The accident occurred about 7:17 a.m. The flight was departing Teterboro Airport for Midway Airport, Chicago, Illinois. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Preliminary evidence indicated that icing conditions at Teterboro were minimal or non-existent on the morning of the accident. Video surveillance recordings were obtained from the Port Authority. These recordings corroborate witness accounts and flight data recorder (FDR) data that indicated that the airplane did not pitch up during takeoff, even though the airplane was traveling at a high speed. Upper wing ice contamination has not been associated with the inability of an airplane to pitch up for takeoff; rather, upper wing ice is typically associated with the inability of an airplane to fly after it has pitched up to a takeoff attitude.
The airplane wreckage was removed from the accident site and was transferred to a nearby storage facility for further inspection. The recovered contents of the airplane were weighed. The center of gravity (CG) was found to be well forward of the allowable limit. The initial findings of the investigation have indicated that, the airplane, as configured, could have a CG well forward of the forward limit based on its cabin interior configuration combined with full or nearly full fuel tanks, including the fuselage tank, and a full or nearly full passenger load and minimum passenger baggage. In addition, the horizontal stabilizer trim position was documented in the middle of the green band (which is the normal takeoff range). The operations and performance groups have conducted tests using a simulator to evaluate the airplane's takeoff characteristics based on the trim settings and weight and balance data. The initial findings of those simulations indicate the airplane would not rotate for take off at the defined rotation speed.
The initial examination of the pitch control system revealed no anomalies. The pitch control system and autopilot will be further examined. Engine examination, FDR data, and flight crew and eyewitness reports indicated that the engines functioned as expected, including thrust reverser deployment.
The FDR operated for only about 10 seconds, starting when the airplane was decelerating through 153 knots and ending when the airplane had slowed to 91 knots. The FDR and systems groups will examine the FDR wiring and logic to determine why only 10 seconds of data were recorded.
The airplane was equipped with a cockpit voice recorder (CVR). The CVR group has completed a transcript of the recording, which will be released at a later date in accordance with Federal law.
The operations group interviewed the pilot during his stay in the hospital. The group is performing an extensive review of flight logs and airplane handbooks. Members of the operations and maintenance records groups traveled to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Muscle Shoals, Alabama, to interview personnel from Platinum Jet Management, the operator of the airplane.
The investigative team will work with the manufacturer of the airplane, Bombardier, to perform a detailed examination of the performance of the airplane. Documentation defining the relationship between the operator, the certificate holder, and the FAA is also being gathered.
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We've heard rumours from various sources that Steve Peat is in discussion with Animal/Orange about riding for them next year.
We know that he's going to be moving from his flat, oh, sorry, apartment, next to GT HQ in Huntington Beach to "somewhere in Oz" so he can do some training without being invaded by pissed up Brit riders. Whether the move from GT's neck of the woods also indicates that he's leaving their team is another matter.
We're chasing various contacts at Animal and at Orange to try and get this confirmed or denied – it makes little difference at this stage as until he's got his name on a bit of paper it'll do Orange and Animals credibility no harm at all to be associated. Until then, who knows? We'll keep you informed.


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Patna: Bihar government on Tuesday sanctioned a fund of Rs 40 crore from its contingency fund for effectively enforcing complete prohibition in Bihar.
"The Cabinet today sanctioned Rs 40 crore from Bihar Contingency Fund for purchasing various equipment and instruments to effectively enforce complete prohibition in the state," Cabinet Secretariat Department's Principal Secretary Brajesh Mehrotra told reporters.
Registration, excise and prohibition department would purchase 1,000 breath analysers, 1,000 CCTV cameras, 2,000 movable trolleys, besides installing 600 checkposts, 700 barriers and 200 dropgates for effectively implementing the complete prohibition, which came into force on 5 April, Mehrotra said.
Earlier, the government had banned manufacture, trade, transportation, sale and consumption of country-made and spiced liquor from 1 April.
The Cabinet also sanctioned Rs 112.85 crore for the construction of buildings for skill development training centres in all the 534 blocks of the state, Mehrotra said.
As per the state government's 'saat nischay' (seven resolves) programme, youths have to be trained for enhancing their communication skill, besides imparting training to provide basic knowledge of computer to them. A skill development training centre has to be set up in every block for imparting training to youths, he said.
The cabinet also sanctioned Rs 234.52 crore for allotment of 125 acres of land identified at mega industrial park for development of new campus for NIT, Patna, Mehrotra said.
It also gave its nod for hike in dearness allowance (DA) of those whose salary/pension/family pension have not been revised since 2006, the principal secretary said, adding that they would now be paid 245 percent of DA instead of existing 234 percent from 1 January, 2016.
The number of such employees would be around 15-20 in the state, he added.
A total of 11 decisions were taken at today's Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.
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Cheers! Chicago: Hallelujah, a global Jewish singing contest!Permanent link All Posts
As I was perusing around the Internet one afternoon a Facebook page called Hallelujah: A global Jewish singing contest caught my eye. Interesting, who would not want to sing their way to win a free flight to Israel? "This is your chance to become a Jewish Star!" the website bellowed. I thought it was a great idea. Of course, most of us are already aware of the surge of talent competitions across the globe, mostly due to the recent successes of shows like, "American Idol," "America's Got Talent," the UK's "Pop Idol," "The Voice" and "Britain's Got Talent". I find this recent global wave of talent shows and competitions both provocative and intriguing. Sure, many of them seem silly and mildly entertaining on the surface. But these shows are also a good way to connect to others across the globe more easily than ever before. Given the popularity of these types of shows,this competition seems like a great idea.
There is no better way to create and maintain a strong global Jewish community than through song and dance. So what better way to promote this concept than through a vocal competition where the winner gets to travel throughout the land of Israel, visit some of the greatest places on earth, share a love of everything musical and Jewish, and connect with countless other Jewish people across country lines and oceans?
So, what is this contest all about? Here's what the website says:
"What is Hallelujah? The Hallelujah contest has been searching for the next Jewish Star. After hundreds of auditions from 62 countries, we are proud to present the 31 finalists from 14 countries. The finalists arrived in Israel ready to train and compete but also ready to learn about their Jewish roots through the sound of Hebrew songs. In this application you will find each singer's personal profile and original audition tape. On August 25, 2011 the finalists hit the big stage for the final blowout concert. The entire event will be broadcast live from the beautiful city of Ramat HaSharon, north of Tel Aviv."
So cool! The contest not only promotes original songwriting by Jewish artists and amateurs alike, but it also plans and organizes a countrywide trip throughout. Although it's too late to enter this year's competition, there is still time to go to their website and vote on your favorite! The contestants hail from all over the world and incorporate all different types of musical and lyrical skills. You can satisfy your reality television temptations while simultaneously connecting with Jews everywhere in the world.
So go check out the finalists' music videos on the website and cast your own vote for who should be flown to Israel to compete in a singing competition and travel across one of the greatest countries in the world. Who are you going to choose as the winner of this awesome competition? Or will YOU be next year's "Hallelujah Star"?!


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Better get your fingers ready for this one. Which vintage item helped keep connections and bolster friendships?
The good old rotary phone. If you never had to use one of these, you did not miss out on anything. It took way longer than necessary to dial a phone and you better hope you didn't miss a number.


text: Share: Comments Print September 4, 2014 at 5:23 PM Net neutrality: Government needed to keep Internet open Posted by Letters Coordinator There is a core assumption from guest columnist and academic Brent Skorup that the government is evil and that commercial operations such as Google, Facebook, Apple and Comcast are better ["The Internet is not like an electric or water utility," Opinion, Aug. 31]. His assertions that we should not let the government regulate broadband is both facile and somewhat of a disservice of our form of government. That the Internet, its pipes and its content should be free and open is an unassailable argument that Skorup wants to obfuscate. He probably still thinks that Google "does no evil," intentionally or otherwise. If we follow his arguments to their logical conclusion then there would be no citizens access to cable, or indeed other important safeguards to the access and use of the our public assets and resources. Timothy O'Neil-Dunne, Kirkland Comments | Topics: Federal Communications Commission, Internet, net neutrality


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Updated FOUNDATION For Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) Interoperability Test Kit Available
FOUNDATION for SIF ITK 1.2 is an excellent tool for troubleshooting and debugging fieldbus instruments, and provides all hardware and software required to ensure a manufacturer's complete device interoperability as specified by the Fieldbus Foundation's official registration testing procedure. By using the test kit, device developers can run tests identical to those used by the foundation before submitting their device for registration.
Fieldbus Foundation Director-Fieldbus Products Stephen Mitschke said, "The updated Foundation for SIF ITK verifies advanced functionality such as the new dual-mode H1 device capability, allowing automation suppliers to bring new safety products to market without having to design two entirely different devices. Developers can implement H1 instruments with SIF features activated or de-activated. More importantly, this means that plants will only have to stock one type of instrument that can be used as either a process device or a safety device."
According to Mitschke, multiple Foundation for SIF pilot projects are underway at locations around the world with different end users. Saudi Aramco has successfully launched two pilot projects and is preparing to install working systems within operating oil and gas facilities. After these smaller pilot projects are complete, the company plans expanded deployment of FOUNDATION for SIF technology in order to exploit its benefits on larger, mega-scale projects. In addition, Shell Project & Technology has specified FOUNDATION for SIF for use on the Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM) project in the Netherlands. These companies, along with other major end users, are encouraging the automation equipment industry to develop safety-approved products for their initial installations.
The FOUNDATION for SIF ITK includes a host of test cases verifying the functionality of a fieldbus device and its conformance with the Foundation fieldbus function block and transducer block specifications. It also incorporates a DD "Super Viewer" allowing examination and verification of a device's DD, and a conformance test procedure for the Physical Layer. Device developers can "walk" their DD, execute methods, and render visualization elements supported by DD 5.1 technology. The interoperability test suite can be paired with an ITK automation tool designed to eliminate several manual intervention steps required when performing pre-registration testing of fieldbus devices. The tool improves ITK schedule efficiency and provides a direct reduction in the person-hours needed to complete the testing phase. It is available with a maintenance agreement to keep the test suite software up to date with the latest enhancements.
FOUNDATION for SIF ITK 1.2 is available to current users with maintenance agreements, as well as for new purchases. For more information, please visit the Tools page of the Fieldbus Foundation Website or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Fieldbus Foundation and ISA100 Wireless Collaboration Delivers Backhaul Architecture Model
The Fieldbus Foundation today announced approval of a backhaul architecture model, developed in collaboration with International Society of Automation standards committee ISA100 that provides a common framework enabling multiple industrial communication protocols to run over a shared wireless backhaul network in process automation systems.
Completion of this work is a key milestone supporting implementation of the Fieldbus Foundation's wireless High Speed Ethernet (HSE) backhaul included in FOUNDATION for Remote Operations Management (ROM) technology.
In June 2008, ISA100 leaders established a new working group, ISA100.15—Wireless Backhaul Networks Working Group—to develop standards and technical reports to address one or more dedicated or shared wireless backhaul(s) to support technologies running multiple applications. At the same time, Fieldbus Foundation end user members identified the wireless backhaul as critical for FOUNDATION for ROM development.
To expedite the work, the Fieldbus Foundation and ISA began joint collaboration on wireless networks combining Fieldbus Foundation application protocol expertise with ISA100 communication networking resources to complete the architecture model. ISA will publish the work as technical report ISA-TR100.15.01, Backhaul Architecture Model: Secured Connectivity over Untrusted or Trusted Networks, within the ISA100 family of standards.
Dr. Penny Chen, principal systems architect with Yokogawa and co-chair of the ISA100.15 working group, praised the results of the wireless backhaul collaborative effort. "Working together, dedicated engineers have a developed a solution meeting industry requirements for a wireless backhaul transport network to facilitate interoperability, end-to-end security, and end-to-end quality of service in industrial wireless installations," Dr. Chen said.
Dave Glanzer, Fieldbus Foundation director of technology development and co-chair of the working group commented, "The Fieldbus Foundation has consistently supported wireless advancements, and this joint initiative is crucial to FOUNDATION for ROM. Our ROM solution extends the capabilities of FOUNDATION fieldbus to countless wired and wireless devices installed in some of the world's harshest and most remote locations. It provides a unified digital infrastructure for asset management in applications ranging from tank farms and terminals to pipelines, offshore platforms, and even OEM skids."
According to Glanzer, plans are underway for a series of field demonstrations using the FOUNDATION for ROM wireless HSE backhaul. Major end users hosting the demonstrations include Reliance Industries (India), Petrobras (Brazil) and Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia). Additional end user sites in Japan and Europe are expected to join the program. The field demos will offer a look at the full functionality of FOUNDATION for ROM, including wireless device integration, remote I/O integration, and wireless backhaul capabilities.
FOUNDATION for ROM was designed to enable fieldbus connectivity to remote I/O and the leading industrial wireless protocols, and is the first successful integration of ISA100.11a, WirelessHART®, wired HART®, and wired H1 protocols into a single standard environment without sacrificing the diagnostic capabilities of existing wireless devices. Instead, these capabilities are mapped into the FOUNDATION block structure to provide a standard environment for data management and quality, eliminating techniques which are highly customized and much more costly to maintain throughout the plant lifecycle.
As part of this solution, FOUNDATION for ROM provides a way to bring large concentrations of discrete and analog field I/O back to the control room using HSE communication. It also employs Electronic Device Description Language (EDDL) and function blocks to ensure interoperability with FOUNDATION for ROM devices. This is essential to improve integration of critical functional areas, including machinery health monitoring, safety interlocks, fire & gas detection systems, and video surveillance.
To learn more about FOUNDATION for ROM, go to http://www.fieldbus.org and select the ROM navigation button, or call (512) 794-8890. For more information about ISA100, visit http://www.isa.org/standards.
Fieldbus Foundation 2013 General Assembly To Be Held in Shanghai, China
The Fieldbus Foundation has announced that our 2013 General Assembly will be held in Shanghai, China, on March 12-15, 2013. This annual event is open to Fieldbus Foundation members and non-members, and will be attended by leading Foundation fieldbus suppliers, end users and industry participants from around the world.
The highlight of the General Assembly is the conference to be held March 14. The conference program is focused on automation end users and will provide an overview of the many Fieldbus Foundation developments across the globe. It will include updates by leading fieldbus experts on the latest initiatives in Foundation technology, as well as presentations by major end users who have installed fieldbus in their industrial operations.
Additional information on the 2013 General Assembly will be announced in the coming weeks. For more details and registration, please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Updates to FOUNDATION Spec Allow for Easier Device Replacement
The Fieldbus Foundation today announced the latest updates to its open, non-proprietary FOUNDATION fieldbus specifications. These updates help automate device replacement and enable backwards compatibility among different revisions of FOUNDATION devices used in plant automation systems. End users will benefit from greater predictability in fieldbus implementation, while reducing integration risks and eliminating manual intervention for device configuration.
The most significant updates to the Foundation technical specifications are a revised series of function block and transducer block profiles, as well as requirements for H1 (31.25 kbit/s) device replacement that are now part of the Fieldbus Foundation's device registration process. This enhancement enables the H1 interoperability test kit to verify consistent behavior between device and host implementations in fieldbus-based control systems.
Automation of device replacement allows the configuration in an existing field device to be restored in a newer version of that instrument without manual intervention. This 'plug and play' solution ensures features are consistent between different generations of devices without reengineering the host configuration or changing any other element of the H1 network other than the new instrument.
In addition to device replacement, the specification update provides improved positioner profile in fieldbus devices. This technology supports organization and integration of advanced device diagnostics within fieldbus systems. It provides standard definitions for positioner transducer blocks and includes parameter structure definitions for better data organization with fieldbus devices, including partial/full stroke test (PST/FST) of valves.
For more information, please visit the Technical Specifications page of the Fieldbus Foundation's website at http://www.fieldbus.org. You may also view the Spec Index for a full list of specifications included in the Foundation Technical Specifications package.
UK Marketing Committee Welcomes Richard Barnes as New Chairman
The Fieldbus Foundation UK Marketing Committee (FFUKMC) welcomes Richard Barnes as its new Chairman.
Mike Keightley of Yokogawa has taken over the position of Vice-Chairman from Barnes.
The FFUKMC was formally established in 1999 to promote an increased awareness and adoption of Foundation technology throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland through a range of end user focused activities including technology seminars and roadshows, technical demonstrations and support, and trade show and conference participation. Barnes has been an active member of the FFUKMC since June 2011 when he took over the position of Vice-Chairman.
Fully supported by the Fieldbus Foundation EMEA Executive Advisory Council (EAC) and the Fieldbus Foundation EMEA Steering Committee, the FFUKMC plays an important role in promoting the primary value propositions of Foundation technology, which include process integrity, business intelligence and open, scalable integration of information across process manufacturing plants.
Marc Van Pelt, Vice-President – Fieldbus Foundation EMEA Operations, welcomes Barnes into his new role. "I am delighted that Richard has offered to take on an increased role within the UK marketing committee. His enthusiasm will continue to build on the achievements of the past few years. We are very grateful to Mike O'Neill for his contribution to these efforts and we wish him well in his new role."
Barnes studied electrical and electronic engineering and has worked with Emerson Process Management for over 25 years in various roles with Rosemount and Fisher-Rosemount system projects and asset optimisation business units. In his present role at the Nottingham facility, he supports the asset management and optimisation strategies of his European customer base.
Over the next 12 months, Barnes is keen to clarify to users and prospective users of Foundation technology how effective the technology can be in process plant control and monitoring solutions – especially in the significant reduction of capital expenditure (CAPEX) and operating expenditure (OPEX). He is also committed to promoting the importance of up-front project planning and the adoption of industry best practices in order to maximise the success and maintenance of a Foundation project implementation.
The FFUKMC has announced the first of its 2013 schedule of end user events – a study day in London on Tuesday 26 February, 2013. With a morning session focused on an introduction to Foundation technology, a lunch break with tabletop displays and additional break-out sessions, and an afternoon session offering a more advanced programme, delegates will be able to tailor the day to suit their own requirements. Visit the FFUKMC events webpage for more information.
The FFUKMC recently welcomed Rotork and Beamex as member companies, bringing the total membership to 16 companies. Rotork is a British-based manufacturer of electric, pneumatic and hydraulic valve actuators and associated control systems, and Beamex is a provider of integrated calibration solutions.
The FFUKMC membership now includes: ABB, Beamex, Beka Associates, Emerson Process Management, Endress+Hauser, Honeywell, MTL -Cooper Crouse-Hinds, Moore Industries, Pepperl+Fuchs, Rockwell Automation, Rotork, R.Stahl, Smar, Turck, Vega and Yokogawa.
Membership inquiries are always welcome. You can email me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Report from the Seminar in King of Prussia, PA
We held our end user and sales force training seminars in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania last week, just outside of Philadelphia. We had a very good crowd for both the end user seminar on Wednesday and the sales force training seminar on Thursday. It has been a long time since we visited the Pennsylvania/New Jersey/Delaware area, but we have many fieldbus end user sin this area from the life sciences industry to chemicals and refining, as well as a some large suppliers including ABB, Honeywell, and Siemens.
For those of you that have not been to one of our end user seminars, we include presentations from some of the leading voices in fieldbus. David Lancaster of our FOUNDATION Certified Training Program partner Trine University and formerly of Bechtel does a series of presentations on engineering, installation, and commissioning. John Rezabek of Ashland Chemical and chairman of our End User Advisory Council provided excellent presentations on the value of the FOUNDATION fieldbus user layer, control in the field, and how to use FOUNDATION fieldbus diagnostics. Following the presentations, our host system demo sponsors step in and do a real life demonstration of the technology, these include a Yokogawa host system demonstration of how to commission a device, an Invensys host system demo of control in the field, and an Emerson host system demonstration of device diagnostics. The demonstrations follow the phases of the fieldbus project lifecycle, from engineering and design through installation, commissioning, operations and maintenance.
Special thanks go out to the local ISA chapter, who really helped us get the word out to potential attendees. We presented ISA Philadelphia Section President Bill Dugary with a certificate of appreciation and offered one time discounts on ISA fieldbus related books for the seminar attendees. We look forward to our next visit to the Philadelphia area.
|Fieldbus Foundation Presents a Certificate of Appreciation to ISA Philadelphia Section
Left to Right, Brian Ivey and Bill Dugary (President) of ISA Philly Section
Larry O'Brien and Talon Petty of Fieldbus Foundation
|Dave Lancaster of Trine University Talks About Engineering a FOUNDATION fieldbus Project
Register Now for the FOUNDATION Fieldbus Seminars in Oman and Kuwait
The Fieldbus Foundation Middle East Marketing Committee (FFMEMC) and Fieldbus Foundation End User Council – Middle East (FFEUC-ME) are hosting the first in its series of four end user seminars across the Middle East region on December 11 at the Golden Tulip Seeb hotel in Muscat, Oman. On December 12 our seminar tour continues with a stop in Kuwait City, at the Al Manshar Rotana hotel.
These end user seminars aim to take the mystery out of FOUNDATION fieldbus and allow end users and systems integrators to realise the true lifecycle benefits of the technology. Whether you are a new user contemplating your first fieldbus project, an experienced user trying to get the most out of your installation, or a systems integrator that wants to implement fieldbus successfully – then these seminars are designed for you. The events are supported by Fieldbus Foundation member sponsorship and there is therefore no charge to attend.
The comprehensive agenda for both seminars includes overviews and updates about the latest technology developments and initiatives from FOUNDATION experts, an insight into FOUNDATION system design and implementation, and a presentation from an end user of FOUNDATION technology.
Question & answer sessions offer an open forum for the sharing of end user experiences and queries and are always a very valuable aspect of these end user events.Delegates will have the opportunity to meet representatives from the sponsoring members of the FFMEMC and review the technical catalogs of FOUNDATION fieldbus products and services that they offer.
All attendees are invited to stay for a complimentary dinner – providing a valuable opportunity for questions & answers or general discussions with fellow delegates, presenters and FOUNDATION fieldbus experts.
The FFMEMC enjoys a close working relationship with several ISA groups across the region and is pleased to be cooperating with the ISA Saudi Arabia Chapter and ISA Kuwait Chapter to host the events in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Similarly, the FFMEMC is delighted to be working with members of the Fieldbus Foundation End User Council – Middle East (FFEUCME) in Qatar, KSA, Kuwait and Oman.
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You've seen them appear in some of our earlier posts on freebies. But today we decided to put all the eBooks together (and many more!) in a single, mega post for you. These will keep you busy for a really long time. Go ahead, download them! Print them if you want to, or save them on your smartphone to read them on the go.
You can get 100 more free photography eBooks on our sister website Photzy.com. You can find eBooks on everything photography – fundamentals of photography, landscapes, portraits, post-processing, lighting, composition and much more – literally everything. Do check it out here.
Ultimate Field Guide to Photography, by National Geographic
This guide by National Geographic can be a serious resource for a beginner in photography as it covers almost every aspect of the basics of photography. From explaining camera settings to tips on composition and perspective, everything is nicely explained. It can also serve as a handy reference guide to refresh your basics.
Free eBook on Wildflower Photography
Steve Berardi is a naturalist, photographer, software engineer, and founder of PhotoNaturalist. In his eBook, you'll learn about lighting, exposure, backgrounds, battling wind, and more topics that will help you make better flower images.. If you're interested in flower or nature photography, this is one resource you must really check out.
Essays on Inspiration, Vision and Creativity in Photography, by Scott Bourne
This is an inspiring compilation of essays by photographer Scott Bourne. Coming from his personal experiences, the essays touch upon his insights on topics like storytelling, seeing, creativity, and vision. The wide variety of tips scattered across the eBook are sure to help you grow as a photographer.
Insights from Beyond the Lens, by Robert Rodriguez Jr
This eBook on landscape photography covers everything from what gear is best suited to landscape photography to how to make the best use of available light to create stunning landscape images. The author also shares useful insights from his experiences that are sure to motivate you further. Do check it out. This eBook is also available for the Kindle on Amazon.
Good Photos in Bad Light, by Darwin Wiggett
We've all gone through situations where bad light played a spoilsport in our photography trip, or so we thought. You don't have to worry about it any longer because Darwin Wiggett, in this eBook, gives you plenty of tips and techniques that you can learn to create great photos in bad outdoor light. Light will no longer be your excuse for bad photos.
Set Up Your Own Photoblog, by Nancy Messiah
Photoblogging requires you to have a knowledge about a wide range of areas, from hosting your site to getting traffic to it. This eBook by Nancy Messiah tackles the topic in a comprehensive manner with attention to specific details about getting your site running and everything that you need to keep in mind.
Street Photography, by Alex Coghe
Street photographer Alex Coghe shares everything he has learned through these years in this eBook. A really comprehensive guide on street photography, it gives a first hand account of how to approach street photography and get better, with some really insightful tips coming from his experience.
A Photographer's E-Guide to Making Sharp Photographs, by Scott Bourne
While it's true that image sharpness should not be the ultimate gauge of a photo's merit, it should also be remembered that sharper images can have a much higher impact than their blurred counterparts. In this eBook, photographer Scott Bourne gives you tips to get sharper images and avoid blur. You should check this out.
Urban Exploration Photography, by Neil Ta
Photographer Neil Ta has been involved in urban exploration photography for quite some time now and through this eBook, he shares everything he has learned over the years. If you are fascinated by urban exploration and looking to learn the ropes, this can be a valuable resource. So, grab your camera and start exploring your city for abandoned spaces!
Street Photography for the Purist by Chris Weeks
Street photographer Chris Weeks shares with you why street photography is easy and difficult at the same time. Filled with lots of fantastic images and insights on the craft, this eBook will give you a lot to think about and offer you plenty of ways to improve your street photography.
Bicycle Touring Photography
This is a unique eBook in that it combines bicycle touring with photography. Written by Paul Jeurissen, it uses the travels of a bike touring couple (the author and his wife Grace Johnson) as a backdrop to impart photography lessons on composition and techniques. If you like cycling and photography, you are going to love this one.
Introduction to External Flash Photography
This is a very concise guide on external flash photography. The book is barely 9 pages long and it gets straight to the point. From using flash indoors to using bounced flash, it covers all the important areas. It has dedicated sections on explaining the use of flash outdoors and how to achieve great results, all in an easy to understand language.
How to Take Stunning Food Photos
If you like food photography, this eBook will prove to be a valuable resource for you. From lighting considerations to composition suggestions, a lot has been covered in this book to get you started. According to the book, there are essentially two things that make a stunning food photo – appropriate exposure and a thoughtful composition. For more tips, download the eBook!
100 Lessons from the Masters of Street Photography
"100 lessons from the masters of street photography" is an open source eBook by Eric Kim to make access to information about street photography more open and easily accessible to photographers. Keep this in hand and give this a read whenever you feel uninspired, or want something to read while on the bus or subway.
Lighting 101, by Strobist
The ever popular online lessons on lighting in photography, Lighting 101, can be downloaded as a single file for a handy reference. It will teach you everything about lighting – lighting equipment, artificial lighting, balancing it with natural light, lighting patterns and many more tricks. If you are looking for an in-depth primer on lighting, Lighting 101 will be a great place to start.
Nine Motivational Essays on Photography, by Scott Bourne
As photographers, we periodically experience a creative block that leaves us unmotivated. Scott Bourne's motivational essays can be a great remedy for it. These nine essays tackle the issues of photographic motivation, creative rut, and getting photographic inspiration in different ways. A must-read for all photographers.
The Shy Photographer's Guide to Confidence, by Lauren Lim
Many of us are shy when it comes to photographing in certain situations but that's definitely not something that cannot be taken care of. In this eBook, photographer Lauren Lim tackles the issue by providing you practical tips that will boost your confidence during a photoshoot, in a meetings or while traveling.
The Ultimate Guide to Starting Your Photography Business
If you are looking to start a photography business but have no idea how to go about it, this eBook will be a great place to start. With advice from experts who share real life knowledge, you will learn how to focus your niche, market your work, lock in clients, and manage your finances. Everything is explained in a manner that is easy to understand.
Street Photography 101 by Eric Kim
Street Photography 101 by Eric Kim is a distillation of knowledge Eric has learned about street photography during the past 8 years. This book ia a basic primer and introduction to street photography. If you're new to street photography (or want some new ideas) this is a great starting point.
Photojournalism, Technology and Ethics, by Scott Baradell
The eBook approaches the issue of ethics in journalism and how digital technology has affected the 'reality' in photojournalism. It lays down certain guidelines, sort of axioms for photojournalists, that can guide them. Also included are famous cases of altered photos and staged shots from the past. If photojournalism interests you, you should check out this eBook.
31 Days to Overcome Your Fear of Shooting Street Photography
Photographer Eric Kim provides a road map for beginners in street photography by laying down 31 days' worth of tips. Each day there's a new lesson to apply to your photography and see gradual improvement. After a month of learning, Eric is confident you would have learned the craft quite well. A great guide for the budding street photographer.
Selling Fine Art Photography
It may be easy to take photographs but it may not be as easy to sell them, or so you might think. This eBook by Photoshelter will provide you with tips from photographers and industry professionals to hep you with selling your fine art work. From what to do and what not to do when selling your work, the guide covers everything.
Lightroom (LR5 or LRCC / LR6) Quick Start Guide
Victoria Brampton, of The Lightroom Queen, has put together a great guide for those looking to get started with Lightroom 5/6/CC. Right from installing and importing photos in LR to explaining the workspace and basic editing techniques, the guide covers everything in great detail.
You can get 100 more free photography eBooks on our sister website Photzy.com. You can find eBooks on everything photography – fundamentals of photography, landscapes, portraits, post-processing, lighting, composition and much more – literally everything. Do check it out here.


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A study recently published in the renowned journal Science revealed a molecule able to accelerate tissue regeneration after bone marrow transplantation and other tissue injuries in mice. The study is entitled "Inhibition of the prostaglandin-degrading enzyme 15-PGDH potentiates tissue regeneration" and was led by researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University and the University of Kentucky.
Tissue regeneration is an important feature in several clinical settings including diseases, injury, and certain treatments such as the recovery of the hematopoietic system after bone marrow transplantation, a common treatment for leukemia patients. Because of this, there is interest in developing agents able to accelerate the tissue regeneration process, especially if they can benefit several organ systems.
Researchers have now discovered a molecule that may accelerate tissue regeneration. The prostaglandin PGE2 is a signaling factor that is involved in the expansion of several types of tissue stem cells, contributing to tissue regeneration. In the study, researchers identified a prostaglandin-degrading enzyme known as 15-hydroxyprostaglandin dehydrogenase (15-PGDH), and investigated its potential role as a negative regulator of tissue regeneration.
The team used mice with depleted 15-PGDH in order to determine the role of this enzyme in controlling PGE2 levels and the tissue repair capacity in several organs. Researchers also developed a potent small-molecule inhibitor against 15-PGDH – SW033291.
Researchers found that 15-PGDH–deficient mice have a twofold increase in PGE2 levels in different tissues (including bone marrow, colon and liver) in comparison to wild-type mice, an increased capability to respond to cell damage in these particular tissues, and an enhanced hematopoietic capacity. Remarkably, by inhibiting 15–PGDH with SW033291, researchers found that it was possible to rescue the damaged hematopoietic system after bone marrow transplantation, prevent ulcerative colitis in the intestine, and accelerate liver regeneration after hepatic surgery in mice. These observations led the authors to establish that 15-PGDH negatively regulates tissue regeneration and repair.
In the particular case of bone marrow transplantation, an accelerated recovery of diverse blood cells (erythrocytes, neutrophils, platelets) was observed. According to the authors, this effect is most likely due to the fact that SW033291 molecule targets a 15-PGDH-regulated pathway of bone marrow regeneration in which bone marrow CD45– cells respond to increased PGE2 levels by enhancing the production of specific signaling molecules involved in hematopoietic stem cell homing and maintenance.
The research team concluded that 15-PGDH inhibition through SW033291 can lead to tissue regeneration in mice by interfering with a hematopoietic pathway in the bone marrow. The authors propose that 15-PGDH inhibition represents a strategy to accelerate tissue recovery after bone marrow transplantation and other tissue injuries.
"Patients undergoing bone marrow transplants and patients with colitis may benefit from this approach," said the study's co-senior author Dr. James K. Willson in a news release. "We propose that SW033291 will be useful in accelerating recovery of bone marrow cells following a bone marrow transplant and may also be a treatment for colitis."
The study's co-senior author Dr. Joseph Ready added that 15-PGDH inhibitors "increase prostaglandin levels in a variety of tissues. For this reason, they appear to help the healing process in at least the intestines, liver, and bone marrow. We are hopeful that inhibiting 15-PGDH represents a general strategy to promote tissue repair,"


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Lava has launched an affordable range of smartphones in India called A50 and A55. Lava A50 is a budget-friendly smartphone priced at ₹3,999/- and is available for purchase from HomeShop18. The handset is 3G compatible android phone and comes in two color options: black and silver. Here are the complete details about Lava A50:
Display and Processor
Lava A50 sports a 4-inch WVGA display with resolution of 480 * 800 pixels at pixel density of 233 pixel per inch. The display is not protected by scratch resistant. It is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor coupled with 512MB of RAM. The smartphone houses 8GB of internal storage which can be further expandable via microSD card up to 32GB. It runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box.
Camera and Battery
In terms of optics, Lava A50 comes with 5-megapixel rear camera tagged with flash. The rear camera includes features like digital zoom, video recording, face whitening, slow motion feature and more. At the front, it has a VGA camera. The smartphone is backed by a 1550mAh battery that provides around 9 hours of talk-time on 2G connectivity.
Other Details
The connectivity options on the newly launched smartphone include 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack and A-GPS. It measures 123 * 63.4 * 9.65 mm. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor and proximity sensor.
A quick look at specifications of Lava A50:
What are your thoughts about this affordable smartphone, Lava A50? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.


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Peter Mickulas, editor of New Jersey History, has written New York History to say that the renewal of the Garden State's premiere historical journal should be of interest to historians of New York as well. "We're likely to publish (and recruit) items of interest to New York historians and historians of New Netherlands in particular," he told me in an e-mail, "As the editor, I'm going construe "regional" topics broadly."
The editorial staff invites scholars, students, and writers to submit scholarly articles aimed at a non-specialized audience for its forthcoming issues. They welcome essays from all disciplines – for example, law, literature, political science, anthropology, archaeology, material culture, cultural studies, and social and political history – bearing on any aspects of New Jersey's history.
They are also interested in documents, photographs, and other primary source material that could be published with annotations.
The Fall 2009 issue,
* Lucia McMahon, William Paterson University, "'-A More Accurate and Extensive Education than is Customary': Educational Opportunities for Women in Early Nineteenth-Century New Jersey"
* Matthew T. Raffety, University of Redlands, "Political Ethics and Public Style in the Early Career of Jersey City's Frank Hague"
* Richard W. Hunter, Nadine Sergejeff and Damon Tvaryanas, "On The Eagle's Wings: Textiles, Trenton, and a First Taste of the Industrial Revolution"
* Michael Kazin, Georgetown University, "The Arc of Liberalism and the Career of Harrison '-Pete' Williams"
The issue also presents a new historic "Survey of the Canals and Water Raceways of New Jersey" by the New Jersey Geological Survey and reviews of new and notable scholarship on the history of the state.
NJH is also supported by the New Jersey Digital Highway, which will provide an additional access point for the journal from its website, and will preserve the digital version of the journal via the RUcore preservation platform. Rutgers University Press will help market the new journal, enabling it to reach the broadest possible audience.
For further details email peter.mickulas[AT]sos.state.nj.us or visit the


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- Made from steel frame, EVA, PP, ABS for durable and safe use. Low noise and low power consumption
- Features folding function, wide running area and LCD display. LCD display: Time, Speed, Distance, heart rate, Calorie
- 1°,2°,3°angles of inclination. Easy move with 2 wheels. Simple assembly is required
- Instrument panel features water cup holder and EMG-STOP button
- Ergonomically designed handrails equipped with heart rate detectors
This treadmill is a great you can save time and money by running at home on your very own foldable motorized treadmill. Gauge and keep track of your workout on the LCD display with 12 preprogrammed modes showing speed, time, distance and calories burnt. One great feature with treadmill is that it has the ability to incline at 3 different levels to give you a more realistic experience. With a Low power consumption and noise allow you to relax and watch your favorite shows or listen to music while exercising. When finished, it can be simply folded up and stored away for next time. Wheels are assembled for convenient movement.


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Welcome to this website, which is the result of over twenty years' research into the paper currency of the Mexican state of Chihuahua. A companion website is dedicated to the neighbouring state of Sonora.
The history of the paper currency of Chihuahua is a complex subject, covering a period of just under 100 years. It begins with the scrip issued by private companies in the second half of the 19th century, includes the various local banks of issue and the numerous issues of different revolutionary factions, and ends with the emergency notes issued to deal with a temporary shortage of low-denomination coins in 1935 and 1943.
Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico and until the Revolution was the most prosperous with an economy based on its agricultural riches and mineral deposits. It is not surprising therefore that this is reflected in the paper currency issued in the state.
Chihuahua was the only state to authorise local banks of issue before this prerogative was taken over by the federal government. In the 1870s and 1880s five banks made issues but the smaller ones were gradually taken over by the powerful Banco Minero that became the largest bank in the north and the second largest bank in the country.
Insurrections would generally be financed through levies and confiscations, forced loans or issues of paper money and the last could range from typewritten chits to professionally produced notes printed by the leading printing houses in the United States. The main centres of the Mexican revolution were in the north and two of its leading protagonists, Francisco Villa and Venustiano Carranza, issued currency nominally from Chihuahua. As the revolutionary armies swept down to the capital their paper money was forced into circulation in most of the northern states. Then, when Villa and the Convention split from Carranza, drove him out of Mexico City to Veracruz, and were themselves gradually driven back the different factions tolerated, prohibited, revalidated and withdrew one another's currency, leading to a proliferation of decrees, overstamps and counterfeits.
After the Revolution Mexico established a single bank of issue but local banks and chambers of commerce were on two occasions permitted to make short-term issues to counteract a temporary shortage of small change.
For the purposes of this website "paper currency of Chihuahua" has been defined rather loosely as including any item that is
(a) printed on paper or a similar medium;
(b) negotiable, and usually payable to bearer;
(c) for a particular discrete amount, and
(d) proceeding from within the state of Chihuahua
though it also includes sections on derivatives such as the 'movie money' used by Hollywood studios and the use of notes and facsimiles as an advertising medium.
However, it needs to be remembered that at different times there were also circulating in Chihuahua coins of gold, silver, copper and nickel; trade tokens, notes from other Mexican states and from the United States, and paper money issued by other revolutionary commanders.
The website presumes a general knowledge of Mexican history and makes selective reference to events, either for clarity's sake or to amuse.
Finally, this website also includes galleries of most Chihuahua notes and the texts of most of the important documents (in Documents).


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Unbeatable price for international data service. Very easy to use. Supports a range of mobile platforms and PCs.
Network coverage varies by city and country, and is never as good as 3G. Maps on devices are inaccurate.
Bottom Line
Boingo Mobile is the cheapest way to stay connected abroad, but you need to do advance research to see if it has enough hotspots where you're going.
Need global data service for your smartphone or PC? Roaming with most U.S. wireless carriers can cost you $15 per megabyte. So how does $8/month sound? Boingo's worldwide network of Wi-Fi hotspots can get you connected for the absolute minimum price possibleas long as there are enough hotspots where you're going.
Boingo aggregates a whole bunch of different paid hotspot operators, combining that merged subscription with PC and smartphone clients that can detect and auto-connect to the hotspots. The service has a bunch of different price plans, but global travelers should pick the $7.95/month Boingo Mobile deal for up to two smartphones, or the $59/month Boingo Global plan for four smartphones and PCs.
I installed Boingo on a T-Mobile MyTouch 4G (249.99, 4.5 stars) Android-powered smartphone and a Samsung NF310 netbook PC ($399.99, 4.5 stars), and used it for ten days in Barcelona and Granada, Spain. Later, I used it on an AT&T iPhone 4 ($199 - $299, 4.5 stars) in New York City. The client is available for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Nokia S60, Windows Mobile, Maemo and UIQ mobile devices, along with Mac and Windows OS PCs.
In general, the app worked without intervention; when I walked into a Boingo hotspot, an icon appeared on my phone telling me I was logged in. In one case, at the Barcelona airport, the app told me I had failed to log in but Boingo's systems recorded me as logged-in. When I was logged in, I could access the Internet freely.
I also made phone calls using T-Mobile's Wi-Fi Calling system, which can be superior to Skype for international use in that you get to keep your phone number, and can make calls to the U.S. using your plan minutes. Wi-Fi calling didn't work at Barcelona's Hotel Majestic, where my phone told me the network was too slow and congested. But it worked well at the Hotel Granados a few blocks away. With a strong Boingo signal, Wi-Fi calls were as clear as regular cellular calls.
Coverage and Conclusions
The big catch here is coverage. Boingo's coverage varies a lot, and inaccurate maps make it harder to find hotspots than it has to be.
Boingo spokesman Christian Gunning said Wi-Fi service is available at more than 20,000 hotspots in London alone; in the entire central business districts of Moscow and Taipei, and soon in Madrid. But coverage was much sparser in Barcelona and Granada, where I was; it was limited to a few dozen hotels and cafes in Barcelona, and to a mere handful of spots in Granada.
That made being able to search out hotspots key, and here Boingo fell short. The Boingo Android app has a map feature. But it only works when you're already online. Think about that for a moment: you need to be online to find the hotspot where you're going to get online. The map on the phone is also inaccurate, at least in Barcelona; many hotels are shown several blocks away from their actual locations. The map on Boingo's Web site is more accurate, and Gunning said they're working on fixing the phone map data and providing an offline option.
Boingo's price is terrific. If you can survive with a phone or two rather than a PC, there's no way to beat Boingo's $7.95/month. But free hotspots, at least in my experience, aren't widespread enough to rely on. As I was cruising through Barcelona I found very little free Wi-Fi, but many paid hotspots. You must make sure that Boingo's network has sufficient coverage to satisfy you. Truphone's Tru SIM (3 stars) can save you big bucks in three countries, but outside of those rates are considerably higher. Travelers demanding true mobile Internet should ante up the $17.95/day for an XCom Global MiFi hotspot (4 stars) instead.


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Clock Ticking for Kenya as Squabbling Overshadows Election Rerun
By Michael Cohen and Felix Njini
Kenya is running out of time to ensure a credible rerun of presidential elections that were annulled by the nation's top court after the main opposition party alleged that they were rigged.
With the next vote due in just five weeks, the electoral commission is mired in infighting over who should take the fall for last month's botched contest. Demands by ex-Prime Minister Raila Odinga, 72 and his National Super Alliance that sweeping changes be made to the commission, including the removal of its chief executive officer, have also placed them at loggerheads with President Uhuru Kenyatta's ruling Jubilee Party.
"As things stand now, most of the people that ran the Aug. 8 elections are still in office and the system that they used has not been changed," Peter Wayande, a politics professor at the University of Nairobi, said by phone from the capital. "As long as that remains the case, one cannot expect credible elections. If things are not done right, there will definitely be a crisis that will result in political instability."
Controversy has marred most elections in Kenya since the advent of multiparty democracy in 1991, and peaked after a disputed 2007 vote triggered two months of violence that left at least 1,100 people dead. Clashes that ensued after last month's results announcement claimed 24 lives, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights, and another disputed result would elevate the risk of further violence and disruption to East Africa's biggest economy.
'Failed' Election
The prospect of protracted turmoil has weighed on financial markets, with the yield on the nation's foreign debt climbing 15 basis points since the election was annulled and the FTSE NSE Kenya 25 Index of stocks dropping 3.2 percent. Kenya hosts the regional headquarters of companies including Google Inc. and General Electric Co. and several United Nations agencies, and is the world's largest shipper of black tea.
The opposition alleged that computer systems were tampered with and vote tallies were altered to ensure the re-election of Kenyatta, 55, last month. On Sept. 1 the Supreme Court ruled that the Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission "failed, neglected or refused to conduct the election in a manner consistent with the dictates of the constitution." It's yet to release its detailed findings.
Wafula Chebukati, the commission's chairman, said the body was committed to holding a lawful vote and replaced six of its top managers, including the heads of operations, information technology and the national tallying center. The managers who mishandled the previous election refused to resign, according to IEBC Commissioner Roselyn Akombe.
Internal Divisions
On Sept. 5, Chebukati wrote to Ezra Chiloba, the commission's CEO, asking him why a computer username had been created in his name without his consent, and to explain the failure of the election-results transmission system and other hitches during the initial vote. Four commissioners said in a statement on Sept. 7 that the electoral body hadn't sanctioned the letter and most of the issues raised by the chairman "are not factual."
Odinga's alliance, known as Nasa, said it would be untenable to stage the rerun on Oct. 17 if the apparent conflict within the electoral commission isn't resolved.
"It shows the commission is unable to carry out its constitutional functions without regard to political interests or causes that undermine its authority and mandate," Musalia Mudavadi, a top Nasa official, said in a letter to Chebukati. "The problem is systematic and grave and it has thrown the electoral process into a cesspool."
Tushar Kanti Saha, a law professor at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, said the divisions within the commission and unresolved logistical and information-technology challenges have cast doubt over whether the election rerun will take place.
"If it is held, then the question of credibility will still arise," he said. "I am not sure what direction it is going to take. It is very uncertain."
— With assistance by Adelaide Changole


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Fr. David sends his first group of Marines into a fight on their own, and he blesses them before they go.
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Established 1999
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Business English or ESP (English for Specific Purposes) is the English that you need to conduct business in a professional manner. It provides you with skills to write emails, produce reports, make presentations, negotiate with clients, participate in meetings and conferences, write letters and deal with clients on the telephone and in a face-to-face situation.
On top of that it allows you to gain confidence and expertise when it comes to entertaining business guests, and engaging in small talk with expats.
Business English according to The Oxford Business English Dictionary includes the following areas: accounting, commerce, e-commerce, economics, finance, HR, insurance, IT, law, manufacturing, marketing, production, property, the stock exchange, (international) trade, and transport.
This said, a business English course with the help of a well constructed needs analysis will give you the tools to get ahead in business by focusing on different skills and areas of interest, while developing all four skills (speaking, listening, writing, and reading).
Consequently, to make the most of your Business English course you need to have S.M.A.R.T (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time specific) goals for the course (intensity, duration, what kind of tasks will need to be performed in a given time etc) as learning Business English is a ongoing process.
To get more information about our programs please arrange an appointment with one of your highly qualified language instructors for a free consultation, on how to optimize Business English learning at your place of work.
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- Arctic Wildlife
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- Arctic Circle
- Vikings
- Cykling
- Island Adventures
- Rorbu Cabins
- Mountain Hiking
- Bird Watching
- Fjords and Mountains
- World Heritage
- Tromsø
- Whale Safari
- Northern Lights
- Lofoten Islands
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- National Tourist Routes
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Helgeland: Brønnøysund, Mosjøen, Sandnessjøen, Mo i Rana
Under the Arctic Circle you find the warmest, the greenest, the southernmost and the mildest region of Northern Norway. Rich cultural heritage of Vikings and poetry – all in... Read more
Rabothytta - Norway's coolest cabin
Rabothytta is probably the DNT (Norwegian Trekking Association) cabin with the boldest architectural lines, which it needs if it's to compete with the landscape of the Okstind Read more
National Tourist Route Helgeland
650 kilometres and six ferry crossings, spectacular mountain formations, tens of thousands of islands, a rich cultural heritage, seabird colonies, an enormous glacier, caves a Read more
Eider Duck Islands
Humans and eider ducks have a mutually dependent relationship in the eider "farms" of the Vega Islands. Humans offer protection and are rewarded with soft, fluffy eider... Read more
Glacier hikes on Svartisen
If you want a challenge, albeit within safe limits, we recommend a trip to the Engenbreen glacier, from where you can look down at the green water of Holandsfjord and up at He Read more
Fru Haugans Hotel — Northern Norway's oldest hotel
The story of Northern Norway's oldest hotel, Fru Haugans Hotel in Mosjøen, has everything from murder with arsenic to strong, capable women. Read more
Varntresk - a heavenly affair
A city of sleighs on the ice, freshly caught char and smelly, fermentet trout, home made goat's cheese and free access to untouched scenery. Varntresk in Northern Norway's rem Read more
A week's cycle tour of Helgeland
Not just cycling, but also boat trips and hiking in Helgeland's exciting mountains; if you can spare a week in Helgeland, you can cycle in fantastic coastal landscapes among o Read more
Træna Festival – 33 miles off the coast
All the cool bands, 2300 festival-goers, intense cave acoustics and the midnight sun dipping into the sea: the Træna Festival is the summer's most refreshing festival! Read more
The Arctic Circle — edge of the Arctic
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At Oksskolten – the roof of Northern Norway
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Okstindan - 11 summits and one major glacier
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Torghatten - the mountain with a hole in it
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The triangle churches in Helgeland
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Treasure Valley
Serving Ada, Canyon, Elmore, and Payette Counties
Office: (208) 377-0050
Fax: (208) 377-5288
Cell: (208) 867-5688
Logan is a native of Boise, Idaho. He attended both Boise High School and Boise State University and now loves doing business in the Treasure Valley. He understands the local market and unique lending needs in Idaho. Logan has extensive experience originating Conventional, VA, FHA, IHFA, RD and new construction financing. He has also taught financing classes for many local real estate brokerages and title companies and enjoys sharing his knowledge.
In his free time Logan loves being outdoors in Idaho, either backpacking in the Sawtooth Mountains or sitting in the Boise State stadium watching his home team.
Logan understands that buying a home can be complicated and even intimidating. Because of this, he strives to collaborate with home buyers and understand their specific needs. Whether you are a first time homebuyer or an investor seeking to expand your portfolio, he is happy to discuss the many financing options available to you.Apply Now
Office: (208) 955-0686
Fax: (208) 955-0695
Cell: (208) 230-2210
Mike was born and raised in Spokane, Washington. He graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance, with minors in Economics and Accounting. After graduation, he continued his education by attending several financial classes and seminars on his way to obtaining his mortgage and other licenses.
Mike moved to Boise in 1997, where he immediately began his banking career by helping customers with their personal finances. Mike helps his clients reach their financial goals by listening to their aspirations and providing them with the knowledge needed to make good decisions. Mike believes that great communication, follow through, and doing "what you say" leads to exceptional customer service from beginning to end.
Mike also keeps himself involved with multiple activities outside of banking. He is committed to being involved with the community through various organizations such as the Community Foundation Committee (where he has served as President), Meridian Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Rake Up Boise, Paint the Town, and other volunteering events.
Mike also enjoys being able to spend time with his two sons with either coaching, boating, biking or just playing. For leisure, Mike likes spending time outdoors, playing softball and golfing.
Mike has the expertise to help you throughout the entire mortgage process, from start to finish. Whether you purchase a new home, second home, or investment property, or are just thinking about refinancing an existing mortgage, contact Mike. He looks forward to providing you with an excellent experience.Apply Now
Office: (208) 395-1505
Fax: (208) 331-4107
Cell: (208) 867-8012
Dawn was born and raised in Mountain Home, Idaho. After graduating from high school, she attended Boise State University and has made the Treasure Valley her home ever since. Dawn's banking career started in 1997, and she has worked in all areas of banking, including mortgage lending. She has been the Branch Manager of the Parkcenter branch since 2005. Dawn is committed to giving back to her community and showing her two daughters the job of volunteering. She currently serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for NeighborWorks Boise, participates in Rake Up Boise and Paint the Town.
Dawn still remembers the excitement and nervousness of making her first home purchase. She enjoys having the privilege of helping customers and friends with their home purchases and refinances. She is committed to working extra hard to make the home financing process as simple and as easy as possible.
When you are ready to buy a new home, or refinance your current home, Dawn is dedicated to helping you find the best loan to meet your individual goals!Apply Now
Office: (208) 939-7040
Fax: (208) 939-7051
Cell: (208) 794-2181
Shane Larsen epitomizes integrity, expertise, and dedicated customer service in every detail of the real estate transaction. For the last five years, Shane has helped current and prospective home owners in the Treasure Valley successfully find home mortgages that fit their family and budget needs. He finds excitement in helping others to achieve their dreams of home ownership by walking them through the lending process in a positive and efficient manner. The key to his success is an emphasis on clear communication and transparency by informing buyers and agents of the critical steps necessary to effectively navigate the lending process.
Shane was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. After graduating from Borah High School he attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah where he successfully completed a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Finance. After graduation, Shane launched his career in the business world leading him over the years to many rewarding opportunities in the areas of business management, sales, marketing, customer service, and small business ownership.
Shane and his beautiful wife have been married for 23 years. They love the family-friendly community in the Boise area where they have raised their three lovely daughters for the last 17 years. During the summer months, you can find Shane enjoying kayak trips, wake surfing on the lake, or camping with his family and their playful golden retriever. Shane also seeks adventure and thrills during the winter months when he can escape to snowmobile and explore the incredible Idaho mountain terrain.Apply Now
Office: (208) 454-6526
Fax: (208) 454-5597
Cell: (208) 794-6394
Don Lillie attended the American Bankers Association and the Institute of Financial Education. He comes to D.L. Evans Bank with twenty-nine years of mortgage lending and banking experience. Don is a native Idahoan and enjoys four wheeling, motorcycle riding and camping. He is committed to serving his community by being a member of the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce, Snake River Building Contractor Association, and the Caldwell Board of Realtors.Apply Now
Office: (208) 466-5027
Fax: (208) 466-8703
Cell: (208) 283-3611
Lupe attended Boise State University, the American Institute of Banking and NeighborWorks® America Training Institute where she received her Certifications in Mortgage Lending, Homebuyer Education, Pre-purchase Counseling, Post Purchase counseling, and Mortgage Loan Servicing. She comes to D.L. Evans Bank with over 24 years of financial experience. She has a passion for helping clients find the financing to buy a home.
Lupe enjoys spending time with her family in the great outdoors, fishing, and camping. She is committed to serving her community by actively being involved as a Canyon County Sunrise Rotary Club member, Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce member, Nampa Association of Realtors member, Caldwell Board of Realtors member, and Finally Home® Homebuyer Education Presenter.
Please do not hesitate to call or email her. She looks forward to hearing from you.Apply Now
Magic Valley / Jerome
Serving Twin Falls, Jerome, Gooding and Lincoln Counties
Office: (208) 735-8295
Fax: (208) 735-8298
Cell: (208) 358-3188
With 26 years of experience in mortgage lending, Debbie's goal at D.L. Evans Bank is to help you select a mortgage that meets your needs. Her specialties are in Conventional, VA, FHA, Rural Development, and Idaho Housing. Helping her clients get into their first home or their dream home is very rewarding and what she loves about this business. We have local underwriters, processors and fund our loans locally.
She is committed to serving her community as a youth rodeo volunteer.
Come see Debbie for all of your home loan needs.Apply Now
Office: (208) 735-8295
Fax: (208) 735-8298
Cell: (208) 731-6324
Matt is a native of Twin Falls, Idaho. He attended Filer High School. After graduating, he studied at the College of Southern Idaho and Boise State University. He has deep family ties to the Magic Valley and understands the lending needs of this great community
Matt is dedicated to giving back to his community by being actively involved in the Twin Falls Chamber of Commerce, Jerome Chamber of Commerce, as well as other amazing charity organizations such as The Valley House, Boys and Girls Club, and serves on the board for the Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife.
Matt loves spending his free time with his beautiful wife and three amazing daughters, who also love to golf, hunt, fish, and camp.
Matt prides himself on honesty and integrity. He is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service to each and every one of his clients. He strives to help current and prospective customers successfully find home loans that fit their family and budget needs.
Let Matt help make your dreams of home ownership a reality.Apply Now
Office: (208) 735-8295
Fax: (208) 735-8298
Cell: (208) 308-8771
Kim moved to Idaho in 1996 and has lived in the Magic Valley for 20 years. With 24 years of experience in mortgage lending, her goal at D.L. Evans Bank is to help you select a mortgage that meets your needs. Her mortgage specialties are in Conventional, VA, FHA, RD, New Construction and Farmer Mac (Ag Income Producing Properties). Kim enjoys working with first time buyers and those wanting to build their dream home. We have local underwriters, processors and fund our loans locally.
Kim is committed to serving her community as a Search & Rescue Diver volunteer. She loves spending time with family and friends and exploring the underwater world one dive at a time.
Come see Kim for all of your home loan needs.Apply Now
Serving Burley, Rupert and Surrounding Areas
Office: (208) 677-5234
Fax: (208) 678-9093
Cell: (208) 312-4208
Juanita is a life-long resident of the Mini-Cassia area. She is a graduate of Minico High School and has attended the College of Southern Idaho. Juanita is active in her community and is involved with the Rupert Rotary Club, the Mini-Cassia Association of Realtors, the Chamber of Commerce, Relay for Life and the St. Nicholas 4th of July fundraiser. She is also fluent in both the English and Spanish languages.
Juanita has over nine years of banking experience and provides award-winning customer service. She understands the mortgage lending environment and works hard to make the home loan experience an enjoyable one. Whether you are purchasing or refinancing a home, Juanita will help make the home lending process as easy as possible. We offer local underwriting, processing, and funding. We also offer a variety of mortgage loan products, such as USDA Rural Development, FHA, VA, Conventional and Idaho Housing.
Juanita specializes in mortgage loan programs with little or no down payment requirement. She looks forward to meeting with you and helping you understand the great programs that are available. Whether you are looking for your first, second, or final home, Juanita is dedicated to helping you realize your dreams of home ownership.Apply Now
Eastern Idaho
Serving Bonneville, Bannock, Power, Jefferson, Madison and Fremont Counties
Office: (208) 237-9377
Fax: (208) 637-8001
Cell: (208) 251-1322
Josh Hartman graduated from Idaho State University with a degree in Business Management. He comes to D.L. Evans Bank with several years' experience in banking and finance. Josh takes pride in providing excellent customer service for all of his clients and enjoys working with people to help them find solutions to their problems. Whether you are purchasing your first home or looking at refinancing your mortgage, Josh will make the home financing experience as comfortable and as easy as possible.
Josh resides in Pocatello, where he was born and raised. He loves Idaho and considers it to be an amazing place to raise a family. Josh loves spending time with his wife and children. He also enjoys mountain biking, traveling, and is an avid golfer.Apply Now
Office: (208) 542-2354
Fax: (208) 542-5190
Cell: (208) 589-5151
Brandon obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Idaho State University. He comes to D.L. Evans Bank with fourteen years of mortgage lending and management experience. Brandon is committed to serving his community by actively being involved in the Idaho Mortgage Lenders Association, the Greater Idaho Falls Association of Realtors, the Women's Council of Realtors and various community events and activities.
It is important to Brandon that his customers have a positive, streamlined mortgage experience. He prides himself in finding the best program available to meet each individual customer's needs. He is energetic and knowledgeable and will work hard to ensure each customer receives the best possible care, the best possible rate and the best possible experience.
Brandon is very excited to be a part of the Real Estate/Mortgage Team at D.L. Evans Bank. Please don't hesitate to call him with any real estate or mortgage questions.Apply Now
Wood River Area
Serving Blaine County
Hailey Office: (208) 788-2130
Ketchum Office: (208) 622-0415
Cell: (208) 720-0805
Dale has been a lender in the Wood River Valley for over 25 years. He enjoys meeting with new and past clients to determine their borrowing needs and then finding the best loan programs to fulfill those needs. He is known for being creative and adaptable in meeting the needs of financially complicated borrowers. Dale is friendly and patient. He realizes a key to customer service is to keep the client and others involved in the transaction informed as to the status of the loan. Dale does his best to make the process of buying or refinancing your home a pleasant and rewarding process. Dale has been a volunteer for the Sun Valley Center for The Arts, Sun Valley Summer Symphony, and Kindercup. He is an affiliate member of the Sun Valley Board of Realtors and has been a past president of Rotary.
Dale was born and raised in Idaho and feels fortunate to work for an Idaho community bank with a team of professionals that offer exceptional, personal customer service. He is able to offer a variety of lending products from several sources to provide the best loan at very competitive rates for his clients.Apply Now


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nmon analyser — A free tool to produce AIX performance reports
Produce a wealth of report-ready graphs from NMON output
Usage notes: The nmon_analyser tool is NOT OFFICIALLY SUPPORTED. No warrantee is given or implied, and you cannot obtain help with it from IBM.
The tool currently comes in the form of a spreadsheet for use with Microsoft® Excel™ 2000 or later.
The nmon_analyser tool is designed to work with the latest version of nmon, but it is also tested with older versions for backwards compatibility. The tool is updated whenever nmon is updated, and at irregular intervals for new function. To place your name on the e-mail list for updates, contact Stephen Atkins.
Benefits of the tool
The nmon_analyser tool is helpful in analyzing performance data captured using thenmon performance tool. It allows a performance specialist to:
- View the data in spreadsheet form
- Eliminate "bad" data
- Produce graphs for presentation to clients
The tool also automatically produces graphs for each major section of output.
In addition, the tool performs analyses of the nmon data to produce:
- Calculation of weighted averages for hot-spot analysis
- Distribution of CPU utilization by processor over the collection interval — useful in identifying single-threaded processes
- Additional sections for IBM TotalStorage® Enterprise Storage Server (ESS) vpaths showing device busy, read transfer size, and write transfer size by time of day
- Total system data rate by time of day, adjusted to exclude double-counting of EMC hdiskpower devices — useful in identifying I/O subsystem and SAN (Storage Area Network) bottlenecks
- Separate sheets for EMC Corporation (EMC) hdiskpower and ESS DS8000 (formerly FAStT) dac devices
- Analysis of memory utilization to show the split between computational and non-computational pages
- Total data rates for each network adapter by time of day
- Summary data for the TOP section showing average CPU and memory utilization for each command
New features
The new features for the nmon_analyser tool now include:
- Support for AIX® 5.3 and micro-partitions (NMON10)
- Support for input files with greater than 65K lines
- Improved graph sizing and positioning
- Option to specify which sheets are analysed
- Support for printing — with automated pagination
- Automated Web publishing — in PNG or GIF formats
Installing the tool
- The tool is distributed as a .zip file and contains .xls files, comprehensive user documentation, a sample input file, a shell script for aiding National Language conversions, and a Perl program for splitting large input files. Installation simply requires unzipping the package to an appropriate directory.
Obtaining the tool
The following download option is available:
- You can download nmon analyser from the IBM Wiki at nmon Analyser.
Sample output
Main chart showing CPU and I/O utilization during the collection interval
Optional chart showing vpath service times
Comprehensive documentation is included in the distribution. Available in Microsoft Word, the documentation includes details of how to collect data from nmon, how to use the analyzer, national language issues, guidance on interpreting the data, and detailed explanations for all fields generated by nmon.


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Man who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan to be set free
The man who tried to assassinate former US president Ronald Reagan is set to be freed from a psychiatric hospital and allowed to live in the community.
It comes after a federal judge ruled John Hinckley Jr was no longer a danger to himself or others - 35 years after he was detained over the shooting.
Hinckley, 61, will be allowed to live full-time with his mother at her home in Williamsburg, Virginia after Judge Paul L Friedman's decision.
There are dozens of conditions attached to the order and he will not be able to reside there until 5 August at the earliest.