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Battle of the Ilyas and More on the Chicago Gun Case
Josh Blackman, my coauthor on "Opening Pandora's Box? Privileges or Immunities, The Constitution in 2020, and Properly Incorporating the Second Amendment," has inaugurated a series of podcasts devoted to law and liberty. He's already has an interview with PLF's Timothy Sandefur (also a Cato adjunct scholar) and the Independence Institute's David Kopel (also a Cato associate policy analyst). Tim authored Cato's brief in McDonald v. City of Chicago, the case seeking to extend Second Amendment protections to the states — and about which I blogged yesterday.
Well, now Josh has come up with a bit of a twist on the podcast medium: he invited George Mason law prof Ilya Somin (also a Cato adjunct scholar) and me to engage in a contest based on the trivia challenge Sixth Circuit Judge Danny Boggs issues his clerkship applicants. The winner of this "Battle of the Ilyas" would receive the free and exclusive right to the Ilya name — because apparently it's too confusing to have two libertarian lawyers named Ilya in the same metropolitan area/professional circle. It was a lot of fun, and while I won't tell you the outcome here, you can easily find that out and listen to the conference call we had about it.
Finally, after this "Battle of the Ilyas," Josh asked me to record a podcast about McDonald — which inspired our article — and United States v. Comstock (another important case in which Cato filed a brief, and which I blogged about here). Happy listening!


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SCC Librarian Appointed to State Committees
Emily Krug, emerging technologies and cataloging librarian at Somerset Community College, has been appointed as the Chair of the Communications Committee for the Kentucky Library Associations Academic Libraries Section (ALS) and as the Chair of the Communications Committee for the entire Kentucky Library Association (KLA).
As Communications Chair for the ALS, Krug will be representing that section for the association-wide committee. She will also be responsible for communications for the Academic Libraries Section.
As Chair of the KLA Communications Committee, Krug will oversee all aspects of KLAs social media, which currently includes Facebook and Twitter. She will also lead the selection of the award for the Kentucky Libraries outstanding article.
The Kentucky Library Association began its Facebook and Twitter accounts earlier this fall, said Krug. Although we have not seen as much traffic yet as I initially hoped, both platforms are growing as ways of communicating to the members of the association and as places to network. Our Twitter feed was particularly successful during the annual fall conference, which was September 19-21 at the Galt House Hotel in Louisville, KY. During the conference, we used #KLA2012 to send out information about featured speakers, exhibits, and other conference information. Next year we plan to use #KLA2013 for the same purposes. My hope is that we have even more people who follow the conference feed and use the hash tag to let others know what they are learning at the conference.
Krug said she is honored to be appointed to these positions.
I hope that I can provide leadership and inspire innovation in communicating to the association and the Academic Libraries Section, said Krug.

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This Title "Life Changing Quotes & Thoughts" is a series of Volumes of a series of specially collected and compiled Precious & Invaluable Quotes, Thoughts & Sayings by the great Masters Sages, Motivators, Thinkers, Philosophers, Successful persons & Leaders of the World from the beginning of time till now- with special emphasis to Human Life themes.
Each & every Quote, Thought or Saying we find in each volume is really Thought-provoking & Insightful and will definitely generate a new thinking pattern to change the life of the reader in the most Effective & Positive way. Regular reading and introspection of each Thought will activate our Inner Vision & Wisdom.
Let's make it a habit to go through this Devine Gift every day for a better Life, in the days to come.
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MotoGP 10/11 will bring fans the most authentic and realistic MotoGP experience of the series. Gamers will get all of the 2010 MotoGP season content and downloadable updates for the 2011 MotoGP championship shortly after the season starts.
The all new handling system and improved physics in MotoGP 10/11 will deliver a level of authenticity never seen before in the GP series. The inclusion of the brand new customizable player assists feature allows fans of both simulation and arcade racing to alter their racing style. Those wanting to take less of a risk with their riding technique will be able to switch on the player assists for a more forgiving style of racing. For players who want to feel the full intensity of MotoGP racing, all the in-game player assists can be turned off delivering challenging and realistic gameplay that emulates the MotoGP experience.
Career mode will be complemented with the addition of brand new co-op play. Through local split-screen gameplay a second player can jump into the race and become a team mate, helping to take your team to pole position. The classic Championship and Time Trial modes are back along with a revised 'Challenge' mode. This year fans of the MotoGP will be able to play as their racing hero from the start in all three of these game modes. And as with MotoGP 09/10, MotoGP 10/11 will continue to offer the most robust online mode in a racing title, allowing up to 20 players to compete in a Championship race.
Also known as: MotoGP 2010/2011, Moto GP '10/'11
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Release Date: March 18, 2011
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Red Hat pushes Microsoft for patents statement
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Red Hat has called on Microsoft to resist threatening developers and customers with prosecution over possible infringements of patented technologies in Linux
Mark Webbink, Red Hat's deputy general counsel, on Wednesday called on Microsoft to make a written pledge not to threaten developers with infringement claims.
In the event of disputes, Microsoft should approach Linux distributors with complaints and avoid SCO Group's tactic of prosecuting customers, he says.
Speaking at LinuxWorld in San Francisco, California, Webbink proclaimed: "If Microsoft has IP that needs to be respected, [then] come to the companies… leave our customers out of the middle – it's the civil thing to do."
The presence of IP in Linux is both a murky subject and keen talking point. According to Open Source Risk Management (OSRM), also appearing at LinuxWorld after Webbink, 15,000 patent issues are "relevant" to the Linux, Apache, MySQL and Perl/Python (LAMP) stack, of which 300 are "colorable claims" relevant to Linux. A colorable claim is something that may not be legitimate but merely appears to have legitimacy.
According to Webbink, Microsoft's goal is to ramp up its of number patent filings. He noted Microsoft's wish to file 3,000 patents a year - compared to approximately 200 in 1994.
The problem this poses for ISVs and customers is the cost associated with fighting patent infringement actions. Simply researching each patent can cost $5,000 per patent, meaning organizations may settle in the early stages of a case to minimize their costs. "It's not a game, it's expensive for a company to look at a patent portfolio," Webbink said
Worse, most software patents are invalid. Webbink quoted research that found 67 per cent of all software patents filed between 1988 and 1996 did not stand up, while one in two claims are currently thrown out rather than registered by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
This leads Webbink to conclude that Microsoft, and other companies also aggressively filing patents, are doing so to protect their business and restrict the competition. "Patents are about maintaining market share and preventing others competing effectively," he said.
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College students and recent graduates can get experience through internships, says Eric Yaverbaum of CollegeClickTV.com.
Most baby boomers have loaned money to their children, but many never get paid back.
Tips to help you pay for college without taking on excessive student debt.
In addition to outdoor activities and community service, Boy Scouts also learn personal finance and money management on the way to earning Eagle.
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Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants - Gensan Chapter celebrated its annual JPIA Night last 27th of February 2014.
Few weeks before the said event, we, the officers had a meeting about organizing the event. The following were the concepts that we considered: Four Seasons, Oscars Awards, Winter Wonderland and Yin Yang. Until we finally decided to have "winter" as this year's theme.
Winter. Many asked me why we came up with such concept, considering that we don't experience winter here in the country. Well, I got it from the famous Disney movie of this era, Frozen. The first thing that came into my mind that time was I wanna be like Elsa.
In line with the theme, our JPIA president suggested to have specific colors as our motif. We decided to have colors blue, silver and white.
Just like last year, and the past few years, JPIA Night 2014 was held in Phela Grande Convention Center.
Let me share some of my pictures during that night. I'm wearing a Jerome Marcos creation and heels from Wonder Shoes.
My designer / handler doing my hair and makeup.
Photos below were taken by our class valedictorian, Ronald Salibio.
The event was pretty successful. Congrats to the whole team especially to our JPIA President, Mr. Jon Leo Licayan for the elegant and fun night.


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Holland College Paramedicine students participate in one of a kind applied research project
There's an 11-vehicle pile-up on the old runway. A body is sprawled across the ground next to a crushed motorcycle as a wisp of smoke spirals upward. A cable snakes away from a downed power pole. People with injuries ranging from broken bones to head wounds sit in the twisted wreckage or wander around as though dazed. Propane tanks are scattered on the ground. The smell of diesel fuel hangs in the air.
The only sound is the buzz of a UAV, or drone, as it hovers over the scene.
A voice cuts through the buzzing, coming from a built-in speaker onboard the UAV.
"If you can walk, please wave your hand."
Two of the injured wave their hands.
"Move toward the grass," the voice instructs them. The two men move away from the wreckage onto the grass that fringes the runway.
"If you are conscious, but can't get out of your car, please wave," the voice continues. A few more of the injured signal that they have heard and can respond to the request.
The UAV turns and flies toward a tent some metres away, softly landing on a concrete pad as a paramedicine student accompanied by a preceptor and an adjudicator walks confidently toward the wreckage.
This is a simulation of a mass casualty incident held on an unused runway at Slemon Park, part of a unique applied research project.
Dr. Trevor Jain, medical director of the Holland College paramedicine programs, program director for the new Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine program at UPEI, and chief researcher for the project, explains why it is unique.
"There is anecdotal information about people using UAVs during mass casualty incidents and natural disasters to see what's going on, but there hasn't been any research done on the efficacy of using UAV technology as an assessment tool. This is the first applied research in this field in the world," he says.
The project, which is being led by Holland College's applied research department, includes UPEI, the Canadian Armed Forces, Island EMS, industry partner Skymetro and some 70 people.
Students from both first and second year Primary Care Paramedicine program were given three tasks. First, to assess the scene to identify potential hazards, second, to triage the injured, and third, to allocate resources. Half of the students performed these tasks the usual way, by walking around the scene; the other half assessed the scene using information collected by the UAV piloted by a trained technician. In the case of the triage exercise, the students using the information from the UAV would then proceed to the site to finish triaging and to allocate resources. These exercises were conducted in daylight and at night to gather as much data as possible.
By using UAVs to do the initial site assessment, first responders are not exposed to hazardous materials, unstable structures such as overturned cars, potentially explosive materials, or armed assailants. The purpose of the research is to determine whether first responders using UAV technology could accurately assess situations remotely in the same amount of time or less than they do by walking through a site.
When the research is complete, first responders will be able to determine whether the addition of a UAV and trained technician to their mass casualty incident team would be beneficial for their team, and for the injured.


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John Travolta has hinted that he could be going up against James Bond star Daniel Craig in a 007 film.
The Savages actor admitted he is determined to land a baddie role in one of the spy movies and has even discussed it with Bond producer Barbara Broccoli.
He told The Telegraph: "I would love that.
"They're going a different way with their villain in this next film but I've spoken to Barbara Broccoli about it and she loves the idea, so that would be great."
John, 59, has played villains on the big screen before in films such as Broken Arrow and Face/Off.
And the actor said he won't "close the chapter on playing villains" until he gets cast as one of 007's opponents.


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As the NBA Finals are now underway, the debate will continue on the greatness of Miami Heat forward LeBron James. But he is facing off against a familiar foe in the San Antonio Spurs, as well as their All-World forward Tim Duncan. The Spurs took the first Finals matchup against "the best player in basketball" in 2007 (while with the Cleveland Cavaliers). LeBron achieved his redemption, as the Heat grasped victory from the jaws of defeat in the 2013 Finals.
Now this debate is "Who is the greater All-Time Player" between James and Duncan. Both have multiple titles and various awards throughout their careers, so the argument must be complex. Barry will take on LeBron's side of the debate, while Brett tries to prove Duncan's place in history.
LeBron James By: Barry Kamen
I have a lot of respect for Tim Duncan, there is no debating who is the better player of all time. LeBron is the most physically gifted, well-rounded player in the NBA today. When the pride of Akron made his "decision" to sign with the Miami Heat, fans (myself included) were quick to turn their backs on the superstar for how he handled the free agent process. However, LeBron did what he had to do in order to win championships. There are three main categories where LeBron James holds a clear advantage over Tim Duncan.
As a Cavalier, James' most talented teammate was Ricky Davis, with Zydrunas Ilgauskas as a close second. Neither of those players come close to the talent level of David Robinson, Tony Parker, or Manu Ginobili that surrounded Duncan for the majority of his career in San Antonio. James legitimately carried the Cavaliers all the way to the finals in 2007, only to be swept by Duncan's Spurs. For the postseason, James averaged 25-8-8, a stat line that has never been seen before. Every year, the Spurs remind us that it takes a team to go deep into the playoffs and win championships. The reason that the Miami Heat are in the NBA Finals for a fourth straight year is because of the supporting cast surrounding LeBron. Mike Miller, Ray Allen, Chris "Birdman" Andersen, and Rashard Lewis are all seasoned veterans who have played important roles for the Heat during their streak.
Perhaps the biggest disparity between James and Duncan is versatility. At 6'8″ and roughly 255 lbs, James has the frame to post up and play power forward, and the dribbling and vision necessary to play point guard. James has guarded every position on the floor in his career, sometimes in the same game. While Duncan has been named to the NBA All-Defensive Team eight times in his career, LeBron has been named to five at a position that requires more athleticism. In last year's Finals, LeBron's versatility was on full display, as coach Erik Spoelstra often played him at power forward, with Chris Bosh shifting to center in an effort to spread San Antonio's defense out and limit the opportunity for rebounds. Duncan is versatile for his size, but there is not another player in the NBA that can do what LeBron can on a nightly basis.
The debate between Duncan vs. LeBron really lies in the supporting cast. What if Tim Duncan didn't have David Robinson at the beginning of his career? If Cleveland had any depth surrounding LeBron, would we be discussing a dynasty in Cleveland? Two great careers. Uber amount of championships. Both top ten players of all time.
Tim Duncan By: Brett Dickinson
First off, Tim Duncan in no way gets the credit he deserves as a player because honestly, he is the most boring superstar in NBA history. He does not have the outgoing personality, does not give reporters bulletin board quotes, does not have off-court transgressions grabbing headlines. Let alone he plays for a small market in the middle of the country for a former ABA franchise in the San Antonio Spurs.
But the realization is HE IS THE GREATEST POWER FORWARD in NBA history, period! Karl Malone and Charles Barkley never won a ring, and the likes of Kevin Durant and Dirk Nowitzki only have one, after getting beat up by Duncan for years. The Spurs big man has played in an era where a vast majority of the great players in the league play the power forward position. And he is head and shoulders above them all. His two MVPs are equal to the combined total for his peers: Garnett, Nowitzki, LaMarcus Aldridge, Blake Griffin, Kevin Love and Pau Gasol. He also has the same total amount of championship rings as that entire group as well (Duncan-4, Garnett-1, Nowitzki-1, Gasol-2).
So it is easily established his standing amongst the power forwards, but comparing him to players of other positions is much tougher. He has all the accolades, including multiple titles and MVPs, 14 time All-NBA and All-Defensive teams honors, three NBA Finals MVPs and a Rookie of the Year. But LeBron's career will likely stack up equally to all those fancy trophies as well.
So what sets Duncan apart? Well he plays a position where the ball is not in his hands; he has to be fed the ball down low. He does not dribble up the court like James, yet he has put up the same dominant numbers. Add in the amount of double teams and physical play that is involved on the block, its just that more impressive to control a game from the low post.
While Duncan has also done all this while sticking with the San Antonio Spurs for the entirety of his career. He didn't have to team up with other superstars, the organization built around their big-man with key role players. Though Tony Parker and Manu Ginobli are really good, they are significantly better by developing next to Duncan. He was always the ire of defenses attention (and still is to this day), making life much easier out on the wing and in space.
Let's just say if he finishes with a 2-1 record against LeBron in the Finals, finishes with a 5-1 record overall, there is no way that the Miami forward could catch him as an all-time talent. But this series will play a major role if both players' legacy.


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Effects of Changing HIV Therapy at Lower Versus Higher Viral Loads
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00036465
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : May 13, 2002
Last Update Posted : July 29, 2013
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This study will look at people who have been taking anti-HIV drugs but still have detectable levels of HIV. The purpose of the study is to find out what happens in those people who change anti-HIV drugs when their viral load reaches 200 copies compared to those who change anti-HIV drugs when their viral load reaches 10,000 copies. This study will also look at drug resistance (how well HIV responds to drugs), viral fitness (how well drug-resistant HIV copies itself), and immunologic reconstitution (how well the immune system recognizes various infections, including HIV).
Many patients experience virologic relapse (increase in viral load after sustained viral load suppression) within 1 to 2 years of taking anti-HIV drugs. The approach to treatment for patients who experience virologic relapse while on a highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has not been defined. Current guidelines recommend switching to a new treatment regimen as soon as possible to prevent HIV from becoming even more resistant to anti-HIV drugs. However, there is evidence that patients can benefit from staying on the same HAART drugs, even after virologic relapse. This study wants to find what happens when drugs are changed immediately after virologic relapse (when the viral load is lower) compared to what happens if drugs are changed only after a delay (when the viral load is higher).
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Virologic relapse occurs within 1 to 2 years of antiretroviral therapy in up to 50 percent of HIV-infected individuals. The best treatment approach for patients who experience virologic rebound while on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has not been defined. Current guidelines recommend switching to a new treatment regimen shortly after virologic rebound in an effort to avoid sequential accumulation of multiple resistance mutations. However, early treatment switching has numerous disadvantages: risk of virologic rebound on the new therapy, a limited number of drug combinations available to treat such rebounds, and difficulty in obtaining early genotypic and phenotypic drug-resistance information to guide treatment modification. Delaying a switch to a new antiretroviral regimen has the advantage of preserving future treatment options, and HIV levels may remain partially suppressed even after drug-resistant mutants emerge. Moreover, several observational studies describe maintenance of immunologic and clinical benefits of HAART even after virologic rebound. Delayed treatment switches, however, raise concerns about sequential accumulation of drug resistance mutations that may diminish the chances of viral resuppression with successive HAART regimens, and the long-term immune consequences of virologic rebound on HAART are not known. It is therefore important to evaluate the viral and immunologic responses among patients randomized to either an early or delayed HAART switch.
This study enrolls patients who have a viral load of at least 200, but less than 10,000 copies/ml. The patients are randomized into 2 treatment arms. Arm A (immediate switch) patients have genotypic resistance testing at entry. Based on the resistance test results, their antiretroviral treatment regimen is modified to a switch treatment regimen. Switch treatment initiates no later than Week 4. Arm B (delayed switch) patients continue their current antiretroviral regimen and have genotypic resistance testing when their plasma HIV-1 RNA levels reach 10,000 copies/ml or greater. Based on the resistance test results, their antiretroviral treatment regimen is modified to a switch treatment regimen. Switch treatment initiates no later than 4 weeks from the date of at least 10,000 copies/ml viral load, or from the date of an absolute CD4 count reduced by 20 percent from baseline value. Patients who never meet the switch criteria remain on study.
All patients are followed for a minimum of 48 weeks after entry. No antiretroviral drugs are provided by the study.
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|60 participants
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|A Phase II, Randomized, Controlled, Pilot Study of Antiretroviral Switch at Lower Versus Higher HIV-1 RNA Levels in Subjects Experiencing Virologic Relapse on a Current HAART Regimen
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|September 2005
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
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Inclusion Criteria
Patients may be eligible for this study if they:
- Are HIV-infected.
- Have a CD4 cell count of 200 cells/mm3 or more within 45 days prior to entry.
- Are currently receiving the same HAART regimen for at least 4 months.
- Had a documented viral load of less than 500 copies/ml at any time prior to screening on the current stable antiretroviral regimen.
- Have a detectable plasma viral load on current stable anti-HIV regimen, as defined in the protocol, within 52 weeks prior to screening.
- Are willing to remain on their current regimen until their scheduled switch.
- Have a negative pregnancy test within 48 hours prior to entry.
- Are at least 13 years old.
- Agree not to participate in the conception process (active attempts to become pregnant or to make someone pregnant) while on study and for 60 days after going off study.
- Agree to use 2 acceptable forms of contraception while on study and for 60 days after going off study.
Exclusion Criteria
Patients may not be eligible for this study if they:
- Do not adhere with current antiretroviral therapy.
- Have an infection or cancer that requires treatment within 45 days prior to entry.
- Are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- Have used any experimental agents, systemic corticosteroids, or drugs that interfere with the immune system within 45 days prior to entry.
- Have received any HIV vaccine within 90 days prior to entry.
- Use drugs or alcohol that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with the study.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00036465
|Study Chair:
|Sharon Riddler
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10933 ( Registry Identifier: DAIDS-ES )
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|May 13, 2002 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|July 29, 2013
|Last Verified:
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Worried about all the NSA spying? You're a law abiding citizen but are incensed that your browsing habits are being recorded and analyzed, in possible violation of your constitutional rights? There are ways to make that tracking more difficult (though, fair warning, possibly not impossible) with the DIY project pictured above. It's called the Onion Pi, uses a Raspberry Pi, a USB WiFi adapter and access to TOR to give you access to potentially anonymous surfing.
Browse anonymously anywhere you go with the Onion Pi Tor proxy. This is fun weekend project that uses a Raspberry Pi, a USB WiFi adapter and Ethernet cable to create a small, low-power and portable privacy Pi. Using it is easy-as-pie. First, plug the Ethernet cable into any Internet provider in your home, work, hotel or conference/event. Next, power up the Pi with the micro USB cable to your laptop or to the wall adapter. The Pi will boot up and create a new secure wireless access point called Onion Pi. Connecting to that access point will automatically route any web browsing from your computer through the anonymizing Tor network.
The link below brings you to a page that sells a pack with all the parts you need for the project. It's $95, and a portion of the proceeds go to the Tor foundation. But yeah, you still have to put it together yourself.
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Vatican City, Nov 16, 2012 / 01:26 pm ().- Catholic health care providers and clergy are meeting in Rome this week to develop responses to the different ethical issues they are facing when they work with secular governments.
"The importance of this conference is in showing how much the Church is involved in health care and it highlights the pitfalls and obstacles we have to overcome," South African Cardinal Wilfred Napier of Durban, told CNA on Nov. 16. "But it also allows us to see what we can do in all the different situations of the world, including in South Africa."
Meeting in the Pope Paul VI Audience Hall, some 800 health care professionals and clergy are attending the Nov. 15–17 conference to examine Catholic identity in health care. The conference will focus on key issues like respecting life at all stages, giving compassionate care that treats a patient as a child of God, and palliative care to relieve and prevent the suffering of patients.
The conference is also addressing bioethical challenges and what do when government health care funding may have anti-Catholic strings attached.
Cardinal Napier said maintaining the Catholic identity of health care is a constant concern in South Africa.
"In South Africa the main issue is that (government funding of healthcare) is so often linked to conditions such as providing a full range of reproductive health products available," he explained.
He said that the conference is addressing the need for Catholic hospitals to positively present their pro-life position when the media often portrays the Church as a "stick in the mud" for not distributing contraceptives, let alone facilitating abortions.
Cardinal Napier believes that this requires explaining the Catholic position in terms of "ethical and moral principles rather than simply a doctrinal position we have adopted."
Auxiliart Bishop Donald Sproxton from the Perth archdiocese is attending the conference as chairman of Australia's Bishops' Commission for Health and Community Services.
He spoke to CNA after participating in a round table discussion on "Catholic Hospitals in a Changing World."
"The unique thing we have in Australia is the partnership the Catholic Church is able to develop with the government in providing structure for health in a government hospital," he reported.
In fact, the Church recently inked a government contract to run a public hospital for 23 years.
"We are discovering that in a secular society there are many who are very critical of the Church running a public hospital," he said, noting that Catholic health care in Australia is growing.
He also said that the conference is examining how each diocese can effectively maintain their hospitals' Catholic identity, given the continuing decrease in consecrated religious to run them. One way is for the Church to create ethics committees at hospitals.
Bishop Sproxton had been chatting with a colleague, Rowena McNally, deputy chair of Catholic Health Australia's Stewardship Board.
She said she was heartened to hear the conference addressing issues such as increasing Catholic evangelization efforts within health care, countering threats to Catholic identity from anti-Christian secularism, and how to maintain Catholic healthcare "which remains true to the Gospel and where many of our employees and patients are not Catholic."
Two of the conference papers that were presented are especially pertinent to much of the developed world, Australia in particular, McNally noted.
One addressed secular pressure to disrespect life at its beginning and end, from contraception and abortion at one end, to euthanasia at the other. The other submission concerned the valuable role of research in medicine and conducting it according to Church teaching.
McNally said that while embryonic stem cell research is a "potential issue" in Australia, science is showing that using adult stem cells "is perfectly effective, which solves a lot of problems."
The conference will conclude with a Nov. 17 Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and an address from Pope Benedict XVI.
The Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers was established by Blessed Pope John Paul II to provide a forum to discuss Catholic-related healthcare issues. Some 120,000 Catholic healthcare facilities operate worldwide, putting into practice Christ's command in St. Matthew's gospel to "Go, preach, and heal the sick."
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PNC Menon, the founder of Sobha Group of Companies, with an estimated fortune of USD 600 million plans to give half of his personal wealth to charity, a news report says.
Dubai-based Menon, a first generation entrepreneur who began his professional career by setting up an interior decoration firm in the Sultanate of Oman in 1976, told Arabian Business that he plans to open education institutes in India and Oman.
"Once you make all of the money, I don't think you should keep all of it for your family, a large portion of it should go to society. I have decided that 50 per cent of mine should go to society," he was quoted as saying in the report.
"My view is very simple; I am lucky to have made my money. After a certain point in time, money cannot make a difference in your life. I feel that its not even called charity, it's about accountability and the responsibility of society," he said.
Mr Menon was ranked the Gulf Cooperation Council's 21st richest Indian with a fortune of USD 600 million, in a list published last month by Arabian Business.
His firm established Sobha Heritage and Sobha Academy in 2006 to provide education and social welfare to around 2,500 families in two villages in India, Vadakkenchery and Kizhakkenchery.
Realty firm Sobha Developers, where Mr Menon holds the position of Chairman Emeritus, was listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange in 2006. Bangalore-based Sobha Developers was founded in 1995. The Sobha Group employs 28,000 people across the Gulf and India.
There are plans to expand operations across India and the GCC, Mr Menon said.
Sobha will also expand its business to include a three-star hotel management company called Strada. "There is a huge market if we can manage such a group and manage it very well, there is a huge potential. We are looking at building up 50 to 100 hotels," Mr Menon said.
Last month, giving more to philanthropy IT czar Azim Premji had announced transfer of 295.5 million equity Wipro shares worth Rs 12,300 crore at that time held by certain entities controlled by him, to an irrevocable trust.
The trust will utilise the endowment to fund, various social, not-for-profit initiatives of Azim Premji Foundation, that are expected to scale significantly over next few years.
The Shiv Nadar Foundation has invested close to Rs 1,800 crore till date and billionaire Shiv Nadar of HCL Technologies has committed to spending 10 per cent of his wealth for these activities.


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The international negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) are amongst the most complex multilateral law and policy making process ever. Legal Response International (LRI) seeks to create a more level playing field between actors in the climate change negotiations.
LRI provides free legal support to poor and particularly climate vulnerable developing countries as well as civil society observer organisations. It works through a network of lawyers from law firms, barrister chambers and universities in different jurisdictions who give hands-on assistance during meetings, draft legal opinions or build the capacity of lawyers and negotiators from developing countries.


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jhuckabee brauchte ein neues Bannerwerbung Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 13 Designs von 8 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Looking for a site banner that will be used on the front page of a free web tool to display site features, give an overview of the tool, and call the user to action by signing up.
Also need the logo for this site redone. See http://99designs.com/contests/10838 for details.
I am creating a free web tool that I will be releasing to the public shortly. The tool is very basic in nature. All it does is allow you to schedule regular crawls of your site to report on validation errors and broken links. These reports can be viewed online, sent automatically to your email, or be downloaded in various formats.
On the front page of the site I have a section already carved out for this banner right below the main horizontal menu on the main content area. You can see the current design at http://freesitevalidator.com. I have temporarily placed some sample text where this banner would go, see "Complete Website Validation" section.
The goal of this banner will be to highlight the site features, give a brief statement of what benefit the user gets out of the tool and then call the user to action. Primary action would be signing up for a free account to use the tool. Secondary action would be a link to learn more about the tool and how to use it.
The banner should incorporate the two horizontal light blue lines. I would llke some images. Not sure what kind of images you would put there, possibly screen cutouts or validation related images? Open to suggestions there.
I also have a contest to redo the logo for this site at http://99designs.com/contests/10838. Would be great if the same designer did both to keep things consistent.
- Must be 345 pixels high
- Must be minimum 665 pixels wide. However, the current layout is fluid, so if the banner can accomodate this somehow, even better
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Colour photo, A3+
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ISO/IEC 19752 methodology has been used by most manufacturers to test monochrome printer yields since its introduction in 2004. A small number of toner cartridges still being sold provide page yield based upon 5% coverage methodology.
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Colorado Cold Cases: Belt buckle found with body suggests mountain biking pioneer is victim
The discovery of a bicycle-sprocket belt buckle amidst human bones told family members of a mountain biking pioneer all they needed to know.
"We believe the remains of our brother have been found. The belt buckle was very unique. I've never seen another one like it," said Fountain Hills resident Karl Rust of bones he believes are those of his brother Michael Damian Rust.
Michael Rust has been missing since 2009.
Rust revealed the belt buckle clue in a phone interview Thursday. Bones were found in Saguache County last week between Highways 17 and 285.
Rust said the bones were found on Jan. 8 only five miles east of his brother's home.
"You could see this place from Mike's house," he said.
The belt buckle was a prized possession for the man who was inducted into the Colorado Mountain Bike Hall of Fame in 1991.
"It was a special belt buckle. He wore it every day," Rust said.
Investigators from the Saguache County Sheriff's Department sent him a photograph of the belt buckle, he said. He said he knew immediately that it was his brother's.
Rust said law enforcement officers will ultimately confirm the identity of the bones, but as far as he is concerned his brother is no longer lost.
"Now it's up to the sheriff's office to investigate what happened," he said.
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Mike Tenay and Taz welcomed us to Arlington, Texas and the PPV. They did a great job in showcasing the crowd size here. I'd guess 5000-6000 fans there.
Hulk Hogan made his way to the ring. Big reaction to Hogan. Hogan said that the ten years have been awesome and he hopes everyone has their seatbelts bolted in, because the next ten years are going to be twice as awesome. Big "TNA" chant. Hogan said he's been around the block a few times and TNA is shooting for the moon. He said things are changing and as the GM, he loves pushing people's buttons around here.
Hogan said the first button he's pushing is the first match because he's going old school. He announced Samoa Joe would indeed challenge X-Division champ Austin Aries for the title, throwing the weight limit they instituted out. I love that.
TNA X-Division champion Austin Aries vs. Samoa Joe
The sight of the crowd makes this show look so big time.
They locked up. Joe took Aries to the mat but Aries slipped out and returned to his feet. Aries grabbed a side headlock and was sent into the ropes, eating a shoulderblock. Joe had this look on his face, smirking like he knew he had Aries' number.
They went to lock up but Aries through a roundkick at Joe's legs. Aries went for some strikes but was blocked. Joe drilled Aries with a series of kicks to the chest. Aries came back with a rana, sending Joe to the outside. He went for a suicide dive but was kicked in the face as he hit the ropes.
Joe returned to the ring and chopped Aries hard in the corner. He whipped Aries into the corner and drilled him with a hard back elbow. Aries crumbled in the corner and Joe nailed a series of Facewash kicks. Joe sent Aries into the corner and was drilled with punch after punch.
Aries kicked him off during a charge but was nailed with an inverted atomic drop, leg lariat and a back senton splash, but Aries pulled his knees up on the splash. Aries drilled Joe but was nailed with a big strike, sending him to the outside. Joe went for a dive but Aries got out of the way. Aries hit the ring and nailed his suicide dive to the outside. There was a big chant for Aries, which led into dueling chants for both men.
Aries nailed a neckbreaker and a missile dropkick. He was caught by Joe in a running shoulderbreaker for a two count. Big "Joe" count. Aries and Joe exchanged chops and strikes Aries went for a rana but was caught and powerbombed then turned into a Boston Crab. Joe then turned it into an STF.
Aries grabbed the ropes and fought Joe off in the corner. He went to the top but was nailed by a series of kicks. Joe went for a superplex but Aries nailed some headbutts and strikes. Joe fell into the ring, where Aries nailed him with a 450 splash for a two count.
Both men down but battled to their feet, slugging it out back and forth. Aries got the better of the exchange as the dueling chants broke out again. Aries went for a discus clothesline but Joe caught him with the sleeper. Aries tried to get to the ropes but Joe scissored him and took him down. Aries flipped over trying to trap Joe in a pinfall but Joe kicked out at two.
Aries charged Joe but was hit with a big Uranage. This is great stuff. Joe placed Aries on the top for the muscle buster attempt. He picked up Aries, who slipped out and used a crucifix like move to drilled Joe hard backwards into the mat. Aries nailed a big dropkick and discus clothesline. He killed Joe with a hard dropkick in the corner and nailed the brainbuster for the pin.
Your winner, Austin Aries!
Great, hard hitting and physical back and forth match. Really great way to open the show. The crowd is alive. I just wished TNA had them mic'd better but this shows feels so different than most TNA shows already.
Joe and Aries shook hands after. Joe had a little blood under his nose.
Mike Tenay and Taz talked about the show and TNA's big anniversary.
Kid Kash vs. Hernandez
Hernandez was announced as one half of Mexican America, even though the other one was released awhile back. Hernandez got a big reaction since he's from Texas.
Kash nailed several shots but was nailed with a massive shoulderblock, sending him to the floor. Hernandez went for a dive but Kash retreated from the area. Kash argued with the referee but was slingshot into the ring by Hernandez.
Hernandez went for a running charge but Kash used a droptoehold to drape him over the ropes. Kash tied up his arm and used the ropes for leverage while pulling at it. Kash nailed a series of kicks and bit Hernandez on the nose.
Kash chopped Hernandez hard in the corner and locked on an armbar. Kash continued the beating until they messed up a rana, with it looking like Kash instead drove him into the mat like a DDT. Kash nailed a tornado DDT, sending Hernandez to the outside on the apron.
Hernandez leapt over the ropes back in with a big shoulderblock. Both men were down and the crowd was counting along with the referee. Hernandez splashed Kash in the corner. He rolled to the floor. Hernandez hit a crazy dive over the top to the floor onto Kash in the aisle. That was nuts.
Back in the ring, Kash slipped out of the Border Toss and nailed Hernandez with a dropkick. Hernandez was cut off on the top but nailed Kash back down into the ring. Hernandez came off with a top rope splash for the pin.
Your winner, Hernandez!
There were a few moments of awkwardness but a lot of smooth moments spotlighting Hernandez' power and insane agility. Kash is so smooth as a worker, it's nuts. Easily the most underrated and underused talent on the national scene. Good match that did what it was designed to do.
The #3 Top Moment in TNA History was AJ Styles becoming the first X-Division champion.
TNA TV champ Devon & Garett Bischoff vs. Robbie E and Robbie T.
Garett went back and forth with E, nailing a series of clotheslines. E backed back off into his corner. T tagged in and the clotheslines didn't work. E tripped Garett and pulled him to the outside, working over him. Devon argued with the referee.
Madison Rayne showed up in a red dress smiling all over someone since she's got a secret crush on Garett. The crowd was chanting, "We want Devon." E takes down Garett and locks him in a side chinlock.
Garett gets out and comes back with the oddest looking flapjack ever to hit PPV. Devon makes the hot and cleans house with a series of elbows on E. E was drilled with a shoulderblock. Devon nailed T off the apron and hit E with a Thesz Press.
Devon nailed E with an Avalanche in the corner and a shoulderblock but T interfered to break up the pinfall. Garett pulled down the ropes as T rebounded, sending him over the top to the floor. Bischoff hit a bodypress to the floor.
Devon nailed a sidewalk slam on E for the pin.
Your winners, Devon & Garett Bischoff!
As entertaining as a match of this length was going to be. They are trying hard to get Garett over with Madison and he's showing a little more charisma, doing a silly dance with Devon after. He still needs a lot of work but was in the right role here. He's absolutely trying so you can't fault him for his effort. The crowd wasn't in love with him but man, did they friggin' love Devon. Devon was just on with everything he did. E is really good in his role and T is a hell of a frightening looking monster of a man. They did everything on point here. The crowd was bigtime into the entire scene with the crowd clapping like crazy and going nuts for the babyfaces. It's a hell of a scene.
Jeremy Borash said it's been his honor and pleasure to be with TNA from day one. He brought in the TNA Tag Team champions Daniels and Kazarian. Kazarian said you always remember your firsts, mentioning all the things he did first in TNA. Daniels handed Borash a glass of champagne and said that they promised to continue to be the champions, to make fans want to be more like them and to continue to reveal the truth. Solid promo.
Jeff Hardy vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Mr. Anderson to crown number one contender for TNA title.
The winner gets a title shot at the TNA belt this Thursday on Impact. All three battled back and forth early. Anderson did his usual mic work. The entrances come off so much big time here than usual.
RVD nailed a series of shoulderblocks in the corner including his backflip into one. Van Dan took out Hardy with a stiff kick but Jeff was under the ropes so the referee wouldn't count it.
RVD went for a monkey flip out of the corner on Anderson but was dropped down for a two count. He charged Hardy, who kicked him off. Hardy went to the ropes for a legdrop but was nailed. Anderson went for a superplex. RVD slipped under for a Tower of Doom but Anderson realized it and drilled RVD, removing him from the equation. Anderson nailed the superplex. RVD jumped to the top for a splash but they rolled out of the way. Good stuff with a nice pace early.
The referee counted everyone down on the mat. RVD nailed the Ryder kick off the ropes on Hardy for a two count. Anderson reversed a whip into the corner but was kicked away by RVD. The crowd chanted, "This is wrestling." RVD hit the Hollywood Star Press onto Anderson but Hardy broke up the pin.
RVD nailed the monkey flip out of the corner, launching Anderson onto Hardy. RVD covered him for a two count. This has been fun stuff with lots of RVD signature spots and near falls. RVD drilled Hardy with a thrust kick. RVD flipped over an Anderson backdrop attempt. Anderson caught him and nailed a backslide. Hardy hit the Cruncher legdrop on RVD, covering him for a two. That was cool as hell.
RVD tripped Anderson when he was whipped into the ropes by Hardy. They battled on the outside but Hardy hit a bodypress to the outside on them. Hardy tossed RVD into the ring and brought him to the corner. He whipped RVD out. RVD reversed but was nailed with an elbow charging. Hardy leapt to the top and hit a twisting moonsault to RVD. The crowd chanted, "This is awesome" after the near fall.
Hardy drilled RVD with a sick looking bulldog. He nailed Anderson and came off the top with a swanton on RVD for a two count when Anderson pulled referee Brian Hebner away. Anderson tossed Hardy out hard to the floor and slammed RVD into the turnbuckles. RVD blocked it and nailed Anderson.
RVD went for Rolling Thunder but Anderson caught him with the Mic Check and pinned him clean. Wow, didn't see that coming.
Your winner and number one contender, Mr. Anderson!
Real good and frenetic match with everyone working their ass off and doing their signature spots. This was the best match Anderson has had in a long time. Hardy and RVD, as much as they are talented, can sometimes be hit and miss but this was absolutely a strong showing for all three here. I love a good motivated RVD and wow, this was a motivated RVD.
So far, a really enjoyable first hour.
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Leupold VX-3 Rifle Scopes; 2.5-8x36mm, Gloss Finish, Duplex Reticle
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Leupold VX-III Rifle Scopes Feature:
- The Xtended Twilight Lens System optimizes the transmission of low-light wavelengths, so you see the details of low-light scenes in greater, brighter detail than with any other riflescope available.
- DiamondCoat 2 lens coatings on exterior lens surfaces provide the highest level of scratch resistance Leupold has ever offered.
- The twin bias spring exerts up to 30 percent more holding force on the erector, virtually eliminating erector system backlash and stress on the vital internal workings of the scope, for longer life.
- Blackened lens edges reduce light diffusion, so more usable light reaches the shooter's eye, for a brighter image with increased contrast.
- Most VX-3 rifle scopes are available with the Leupold Ballistics Aiming System for more accurate long-range shooting.
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- Tactile power indicator also features built-in range estimation functions and graphite O-rings for easy operation.
- Internally threaded, lockable, extreme fast-focus eyepiece with Alumina rubber eyepiece guard.
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- Illuminated models feature second generation LED technology, nearly twice as bright as previous models, with multiple intensity settings for precise shot placement in low-light situations.
- A durable Leupold Scope Cover is included to protect your valuable VX-3 riflescope during transport or when not in use.
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- FOV @ 100 yds (ft): 13.7 (37.5)
- FOV @ 100 m (m): 4.6 (12.5)
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Packing light is the name of the game when you visit the great outdoors. Carrying a big pot to boil water is a challenge. But the awkwardly-named Jompy lets you leave that pot at home—it heats water directly from a jug.
It's hollow aluminum tubing, coiled into a disk, with two inlets leading from the coil. You simply fasten tubing to an inlet, connect one end of the coil to your water bottle or hydration bladder, and then position the aluminum tube coil over a roaring fire or hot stove. Water passes through the coil and exits a second tube, the end of which can spout hot water into a dehydrated food pouch, a dishwashing basin, or an outdoor shower.
The coiled design means there's far more surface area to absorb the fire's heat, allowing the largest version of the Jompy to boil a liter of water in as little as 45 seconds. It also transmits heat from the fire below, so you can place a pan on top and cook at the same time. It's a camp kitchen multi-tool, and the designers also see it as a way to reduce disease risk in areas without access to clean water.
The Jompy is available in three sizes, with the smallest version designed for backpackers. It sells for around $80, and the largest version—which can accomodate a small expedition—sells for about $95. [Jompy via Gizmag]


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Think getting paid to spend the entire summer by the pool sounds too good to be true? Think again! The Funplex/Splashplex-East Hanover is hiring responsible, energetic, communicative as lifeguards this summer at our pool. As a lifeguard, you will be responsible for providing guests with an exceptional experience while ensuring safe and proper usage of the facilities by communicating rules and active supervision of the pool area. Candidates who are looking for steady work and enjoy the excitement of being in a waterpark environment are encouraged to apply! Lifeguards working for The Funplex/Splashplex-East Hanover can expect competitive pay, plenty of sun, and tons of fun. The Funplex/Splashplex-East Hanover is the place where everyone wants to be, so apply now and take the step toward spending your summer at the Splashplex. Experience is preferred, however not necessary. The Funplex values providing employees with the necessary tools in order to be successful. Candidates hired will receive lifeguard certification training including the following certifications: FREE NASCO Lifeguard Training, as well as First Aid, CPR. *Not certified, get certified with us today. All candidates must complete the swimming requirement** Job Description: Under direction of Aquatic Director & Aquatics Supervisor, lifeguards work to ensure the safety and service of our guests. Lifeguards maintain constant surveillance of guests in the water, and act immediately and appropriately to secure the safety of our guests in the event of an emergency. They will provide emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of EMS, and maintain skill at a rescue-ready level at all times. The successful lifeguard candidate will present a professional appearance and attitude at all times, and will maintain a high standard of customer service. This person performs various maintenance duties as directed to maintain cleanliness and safety and, if needed, prepares appropriate reports under direction of the Aquatic Supervisor. Requirements: Successful lifeguard candidates will meet the following guidelines: Be willing and available to work as scheduled, based upon the needs of the park, including weekends and holidays. Must be at least 16 years old Must be able to attend training at a time to be scheduled by the SplashPlex Water Park Must successfully complete NASCO Lifeguard Training course provided by Splashplex Water Park Possess physical stamina and can stand for extended periods of time in various weather conditions and temperatures Benefits In addition to a great work environment, employees of Splashplex Water Park enjoy the following benefits: 2 Free park admission bands per month (on days off) Employee food discounts Employee parties and pizza nights Free NASCO Lifeguard Cert. (Must pass swimming requirements) Discounts on additional park admissions Swim Prerequisites : Swim 200 yards continuously Retrieve a 10-pound brick from deep water and swim it 15 feet At least be 16 years of age APPLY TODAY!!! Job Types available: Seasonal & Part-time Job Type: Part-time Salary: $11.00 to $15.00 /hour
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The O-rings listed in this section are made of nitrile rubber (NBR) with 70 shA hardness as standard. This is the most common O-ring material and hardness used in hydraulic cylinder applications. On request, SKF can supply alternative hardnesses such as 80 shA or 90 shA. However, SKF generally recommends choosing O-rings with 70 shA and combining them with one or two back-up rings (→ Extrusion gaps and back-up rings). At operating temperatures above 100 °C (210 °F), fluorocarbon rubber (FKM) or hydrogenated nitrile rubber (HNBR) can be an appropriate materials, depending on the fluid.
SKF back-up rings listed in this section are made of polyurethane (TPU). On request, SKF can supply alternative materials and various hardness grades. Common back-up ring materials are listed in the designation system (table 1).
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The EBU logo, along with variants for use by clubs and counties, are available to download from the EBU website. Thank you to all clubs and counties who have added a logo to their websites.
We invite all affiliated clubs and counties to have the EBU logo displayed on their websites, and to use it in documents (newsletters, competition information etc) which they produce. It would be good if all our Counties and Clubs chose to make use of these logos to represent our collective bodies and present an easily recognisable identity.
The EBED logo is also available for any clubs which wish to support their work by providing a link from their website to that of the charity.
The logos can be downloaded from http://www.ebu.co.uk/media/logo, and are available below:
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clubindia necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 52 diseños de 15 diseñadores freelance.
Club India
We have successfully relocated a well liked Indian restaurant from a quiet part of Edinburgh to a busy street and bigger premises and we are doing a makeover - low-key slick modern interior with images of ancient Indian architecture, see http://www.club-india.com. We suggest a logo that uses the ornately carved stone wheel on the ancient Surya Hindu Temple, Sun Temple, at Konark (and is in the top left hand corner of the website, we are using this wheel on our current menu and in the interior design).
The logo is for the front inside window (to be approximately100cm by150cm, but also to be used in press advertising).
We are trying to be excellent but at an acceptable price and create a warm friendly atmosphere with welcoming professional service. However, we assume that our target audience expect a quality food and cleanliness of premises, so we do not want to use anything common like "finest food". For our marketing We want to concentrate on an experience which can be connected to senses: visual (interior), audio (music), taste (authentic flavorsome Indian food) etc. We are planning marketing which will include different events and adverts around "senses" to remember the "experience" in Club India.
Culturally educated
Will pay for recognisable quality
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LOGO for use -
Inside window (100cm x 150cm)
On menus
on press adverising.
Not too complex but must include the ("feel"/texture of) stone carving Konark wheel (not necessarily in real sense but as part of the theme). Very visually striking, opened&warm but slick logo.
We are using Agency FB font in low case for the sign "club india".
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As republicans lengthen their fight
We see democrats smile with delight
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To win over their base
So they're sprinting their way to the right
Headline: Romney, Gingrich Appeals To GOP Right Raise General-Election Hurdles
Currently, the race to the right has already been marked by a crowd booing the Golden Rule. Reminds me a bit of the "risky shift" phenomenon, a polarization of group opinion in which the final product of a group deliberation is more extreme than the average of the initial individual opinions.
I expect Mom's Apple Pie to be branded as a communist sympathizer by the end of the month.


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Minnesota NOW is thrilled to host the area premiere of "March On," a film documenting the emotional and physical journeys of five women, three men, and one baby who, with over a hundred thousand others, attended the National Equality March in October 2009. The film will be shown at 7 PM on Friday, April 13, at the Oak Ridge Conference Center in Chaska, MN. One of the film's stars, Zoe Nicholson, will be in attendance and will host a post-screening Q & A.
"March On" is being shown in conjunction with Minnesota NOW's 2012 State Conference, "Equality for All," occurring at Oak Ridge Conference Center on Saturday, April 14. Nicholson will speak, as will Richard Carlbom, Executive Director of Minnesotans United for All Families. Registration for the conference includes free admission to "March On."


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NZXT Avatar Gaming Mouse (Page 1)
2001 - A Mouse Odyssey
On the slab today we have the monolithic looking NZXT Avatar mouse in all its matt-black glory. Boasting a 2600 DPI optical sensor, fully customisable interface and an ambidextrous design, it certainly aims to please all.
This is new territory for NZXT, having never released a mouse before. It will be interesting to see how it stacks up with the plethora of clickers on the market.
Sitting on my desk is this little black box, with no markings aside from an embossed "NZXT" in one corner; reminds me of a certain movie with monkeys and bones...
Removing the black sleeve, we see the box naked with minimalist graphics and a nice life size glossy print of the mouse on the front lid. Open the velcro sealed lid and we reveal the mouse nestled snugly in its blister packaging. A diagrammatic feature table on the inside of the box lid gives you the low down on what buttons do what.
Removing the mouse from the package and the first thing you notice is that it's got a nice weight; not too heavy and not too light. It's a kind of in-between weight that should suit most people. No adjustable weights here, though, it seems NZXT are not targeting the hardcore uber x-treme gaming market with this baby.
One thing that I can't help but notice is the sheer stark-ness of the mouse. It's got some seriously sexy looks about it, that's for sure. And it only gets better when you plug it in.
A nice blue under-lighting of the two main buttons is very tastefully done along with blue led indicators for DPI mode too. It's nothing too flashy, but has some subtleness that a lot of manufacturers seem to lack these days.
But are looks everything? Sure this mouse has some sex appeal, but we need to see if we can PWN with this bad-boy! So, its time to fire up some games...
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CRM SaaS vendors make move to mobile
On-demand CRM vendors are extending their functionality into mobile applications, and though they can be a good fit for some, there's still a need for mobile platforms.
Mobile CRM technology -- long hailed as the solution to keeping mobile sales and field service staff connected and armed with up-to-date information, only to see disappointing returns -- is now grabbing the attention of Software as a Service (SaaS) vendors.
Last week, San Francisco-based Salesforce.com released new mobile functionality based on its acquisition of Sendia, a one-time partner and mobile application developer. That follows last month's release of eMobile from Entellium, a Seattle-based startup that is taking on established SaaS CRM vendors such as Salesforce.com and NetSuite. Entellium's release features a sliding menu that allows users to navigate the system with just a thumb -- similar to Apple's popular iPod.
SaaS (or on-demand) CRM, generally praised for its intuitive user interfaces and widespread user adoption, would seem to have an advantage when it comes to winning over a mobile salesforce that can be fickle when it comes to welcoming new technology.
"Yes and no," said Sheryl Kingstone, senior program manager at Boston-based The Yankee Group. "Primarily because Salesforce acquired Sendia, they have a leg-up in embedding into a mobile architecture."
Simplicity does matter in mobile CRM, she added. Because Entellium is relatively new, "they can start fresh instead of how the traditional CRM vendors just shoved their CRM onto the device to see if it works."
First Rate Financial LLC, a Bellevue, Wash.-based mortgage lender, looked at both Entellium and Salesforce.com when it went shopping for a new CRM system five months ago. The company selected Entellium for its 24-hour support, price and adaptability, according to Mike Colagrossi, president and CEO. First Rate Financial also adapted Entellium to fit its 10-step sales process, which is similar to a traditional loan process.
Now, the mortgage company is leveraging the deployment on eMobile, connecting its mortgage sales team members while they're on the road at open houses, CPA and real estate offices.
"From a manager's perspective, I don't bring a laptop in the field. It's just very clunky," Colagrossi said. "When we looked at Entellium and Salesforce, we had ideas of price point, versatility and customizability. When we launched the mobile application, it pulled from modifications we did."
According to research from The Yankee Group, users of mobile CRM are warming to hosted applications. In a recent survey, more than 40% of mobile CRM users said they were interested in having a service provider manage their applications, while more than 70% said they were somewhat interested.
However, companies such as Antenna Software Inc., a Jersey City, N.J.-based mobile technology platform provider that focuses on sales and service, can offer a bit more.
"If a customer has Siebel and SAP and lots of databases they want to expose, that's where Antenna has the advantage," Kingstone said. "Most of the time, unless users just want accounts and contacts, they want to get into extra databases. If you just want account management and call logging, that's where Salesforce and Entellium have the advantage."
Yankee Group recommends that companies considering mobile deployments let business process frameworks that enable best practices drive the project; that the tools span multiple systems; and that firms make the deployment part of an overall application roadmap, such as CRM, SFA or service implementation, considering business cost, form factor and connectivity.
This article originally appeared on SearchCRM.com.