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McAfee announced their updated core products. They are McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2014, McAfee Internet Security 2014 and McAfee Total Protection 2014. Read the Press Release for more details.
Press Release
Award-Winning Suites Accelerate Malware Scanning and Increase Threat Detection for Greater Levels of Security
SANTA CLARA, Calif./SINGAPORE—09 Sept. 2013 – McAfee today announced its new 2014 line of core PC security suites delivering increased power and performance with a lighter and faster footprint resulting in an improved user experience. The line includes McAfee AntiVirus Plus 2014, McAfee Internet Security 2014 and McAfee Total Protection 2014. The enhancements to PC protection are also utilized in a recently released version of McAfee LiveSafeTM service, the first-of-its-kind cross-device solution that comprehensively protects consumers' data, identity and all of their PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets.
With enhancements to its recently upgraded malware scanning engine – McAfee AM Core – first introduced with the 2013 line, McAfee's 2014 PC products offer increased detection capabilities to protect against today's most advanced threats. The new engine provides fast and efficient scanning and real-time intelligence to help dynamically defend against the latest digital dangers, including zero-day threats, keyloggers, and Trojans, while minimizing the impact on users' systems. Specific product components have also been reengineered in the 2014 line to improve scanning speed by reducing the size of threat signature files and better CPU utilization. McAfee's core PC security products have also recently received effectiveness certification by third party testing lab, AV-Test, as well as advanced certification from AV Comparatives in its real-world protection test.
"We strive to always improve McAfee's consumer products and their core security components in order to keep our customers protected from the pervasive online threats bombarding them without compromising on their user experience with their devices," said Stephen Perchard, Vice President, Consumer and Mobile, Asia Pacific at McAfee. "With our 2014 line, we are able to keep users safe effectively as they go about their digitally connected lives."
With its unique approach to comprehensive cross-device security, McAfee LiveSafe service allows consumers to connect with confidence by protecting all of their PCs, Macs, smartphones and tablets. Introduced in May 2013, McAfee LiveSafe includes Personal Locker, a feature that uses face and voice authentication technology to retrieve a user's most sensitive personal information and documents, such as copies of passports and IDs, from a secure online location. In addition to protecting consumers from the latest online viruses and threats, the McAfee LiveSafe service also offers simplified and automated management of usernames and passwords, privacy protection for smartphone and tablets, as well premium award-winning customer support.
McAfee also recently updated its award-winning McAfee Mobile Security product with new, cutting-edge privacy features including the Multi-user App Profile function that allows consumers to create multiple user profiles or "safe zones" on one device with customized or restricted access to apps. The new version also features the option to choose between a basic or premium version. McAfee Mobile Security basic offers baseline protection for mobile devices at no cost, while the premium version provides a full range of security and best-in-class privacy features.
About McAfee
McAfee, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), empowers businesses, the public sector, and home users to safely experience the benefits of the Internet. The company delivers proactive and proven security solutions and services for systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world. With its Security Connected strategy, innovative approach to hardware-enhanced security, and unique Global Threat Intelligence network, McAfee is relentlessly focused on keeping its customers safe. http://www.mcafee.com
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New For 2014
The 2014 Ford Taurus offers a new lane-keeping system that is packaged with the active park assist feature. There are two new colors, sunset metallic and dark side metallic.
Vehicle Summary
The Ford Taurus made its debut in 1985 and was an immediate success for the company. In fact, the Taurus was the best-selling car in America in 1989-90 and 1992-96. It also twice received an Automobile Magazine All-Star award, in 1991 (Taurus SHO) and 1996. With the new millennium, however, Taurus sales steadily declined, to the point that Ford decided to kill the Taurus nameplate. The Taurus's replacement, the Five Hundred, debuted at the 2004 Detroit auto show. Ford reversed itself a few years later with the 2008 model, which once again wore the Taurus nameplate. Once a midsize sedan, the 2014 Ford Taurus is now a full-size model, and the Fusion has replaced it as Ford's more affordable midsize offering. The current version of the Taurus debuted for 2011 and was heavily refreshed in 2013, so there are no major changes this year.
The 2014 Ford Taurus is a big, heavy, full-size sedan that offers plenty of interior and cargo space. The ample back seat and deep trunk are two reasons that a buyer might choose the Taurus instead of the less expensive, more fuel-efficient Ford Fusion. The Taurus was refreshed for the 2013 model year, adding skinny headlights, a wider front grille, LED taillights, and various other sheetmetal changes. New technologies included electric power steering; a self-park function; Curve Control, which applies the brakes when the car enters a corner too fast; and Torque Vectoring Control, which applies the front brakes to counter wheelspin. Larger brakes addressed one of our biggest complaints about the pre-2013 Taurus, and soft-touch materials make the cabin look and feel more upmarket. MyFord Touch, a backup camera, a blind-spot warning system, push-button start, and adaptive cruise control are among the options. For the 2014 Ford Taurus, a new lane-keeping system is available. It sends a vibration through the steering wheel to warn the driver when the car threatens to veer out of the current lane, and it can steer the car back on course if the driver doesn't heed the warning.
Despite all these tweaks, the 2014 Ford Taurus is only average to drive. Like many of its rivals in the full-size sedan class, it is aimed more at comfort and style than driving fun. The standard 288-hp, 3.5-liter V-6 is smooth and responsive and returns up to 19/29 mpg (city/highway) with front-wheel drive or 18/26 mpg with all-wheel drive. Buyers can spend more for a 240-hp, 2.0-liter EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder engine that manages 22/32 mpg, which is impressive full-size sedan. That engine can't be had with all-wheel drive, however.
Enthusiasts can spring for the 2014 Ford Taurus SHO and its 365 hp, 3.5-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V-6 engine. All-wheel drive is standard on the 2014 Ford Taurus SHO, which also comes with with nineteen-inch wheels, unique body styling, and a stiffer suspension. The 2014 Ford Taurus SHO is very quick and performs very well overall, but it's not as rewarding to drive as a true sport sedan. A new performance package that was introduced for 2013 includes twenty-inch wheels with high-performance tires, more aggressive brake pads, and special suspension tuning.
You'll like:
- Roomy interior and trunk
- All-wheel drive available
- Powerful SHO model
You won't like:
- Feels big and heavy to drive
- Fuel-sipping engine costs extra
- High beltline reduces outward visibility
Key Competitors
- Buick LaCrosse
- Chevrolet Impala
- Nissan Maxima
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New Britain: Ensemble auditions for "Rocky Horror" July 13
New Britain >> Phoenix Theater Company announces additional ensemble auditions for their Halloween production of Richard O'Brien's "The Rocky Horror Show" to be Directed by Jason Ferrandino and Christopher Ryan, with Musical Direction by Jason Ferrandino, Choreography by Keri Jeanne Boe and Technical Direction by Joe Marturano of Thunder & Lighting, Inc.
This production is a traditional interpretation of the stage and screen classic with all of the audience-participation of the movie and the fun and excitement of a live stage show. All lead roles have been cast but we are looking for some additional members for our ensemble of Transylvanians.
Auditions will be held on Sunday, July 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Trinity-on-Main Performance Center at 69 Main St. New Britain, CT. The production will be Oct. 17 – Nov. 1 with Friday and Saturday shows at 8 p.m., plus several midnight showings throughout the run at Trinity-on-Main.
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A collection of scholarly works about individual liberty and free markets. A project of Liberty Fund, Inc.
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Historical Period:
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Josiah Tucker (1712-1799) was the Dean of Gloucester between 1758 and 1790 and an important precursor of the Physiocrats and Adam Smith. He was quite laissez faire in his views on trade and a supporter of American independence.


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Bring your dancing shoes and come down to LACMA one of these Saturdays before it's too late. Ending September 1, LACMA's free Latin Sounds concert series is the perfect way to celebrate both Latin music and art. We have a fantastic line up of musicians performing this season, including Melena on August 4 or Mongorama August 11.
One of the most essential instruments in the world of Latin jazz is the drum, and both these artists incorporate harmonious drum beats and strong percussion into their music. The drum is such an ancient and powerful instrument that helps create celebrations and ceremonies, and it even transcends borders.
Exploring LACMA's Latin America art galleries is a perfect precursor to the evening's performances. Artist Perdo Figari took pride in painting Candombe celebrations in his work. These dance ceremonies from Uruguay are hundreds of years old but have an origin that's rooted in Africa just like the music that is being featured in our Latin Sounds series.
Pedro Figari, Dancing People (Candombe), 1920, gift of Gregory Peck
Explore the galleries further and see how drums and other musical instruments are depicted in ancient Mexico. Take for example these two seated musicians from Colima, Mexico. Notice how one is using a conch shell as an instrument while the other play a drum.
Musicians, Mexico, Colima, 200 BC–500 AD, The Proctor Stafford Collection, purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch
Or for a more imaginative representation of a musician form Latin America, feast your eyes on this vessel in the form of a beautiful composite animal which appears to look like a feather dog. If you pay close attention to this one man band you'll notice that in his right hand he is holding a rattle while in his left hand he holds a flute.
Vessel in the Form of a Composite Animal, Mexico, Teotihuacan, Teotihuacán, 200–700, gift of Constance McCormick Fearing
Latin Sounds concerts are a fun way to experience music, art, and dancing. So don't miss one of the few remaining performances—we hope to see you here!
Eduardo Sanchez, Education Coordinator


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6:39 am: The penalty phase in Fayed starts today. Jurors were instructed to report at 10:30 am this morning. Mr. Sprocket is leaving early for an appointment with a client in Silverlake so I am driving into downtown today. The Stephanie Lazarus pretrial hearing IS today at 8:30 am in Judge Robert Perry's courtroom, Dept. 104. That's just a few feet down the hall from Judge Kennedy's courtroom. Hopefully the Lazarus hearing will be short. I will cut out early if I think I might miss the start of Fayed penalty phase.
9:37 am: I'm back in Dept 109. I was in 104 this morning for a hearing in the Stephanie Lazarus case. I'll have a separate hearing on that up later tonight. It looks like there is a firm trial date of August 26th to kick off this case. I also have a tiny bit of information on the Phil Spector civil case that has a trial date set for January, 2012. Sources tell me that Spector's representatives in the Clarkson civil suit have made inquiries about a settlement.
9:46 am: Kelly Soo Park has entered 109. She's sitting in the gallery. She's got several family and friends with her. She's a pretty Asian woman. She's smiling and talking to her supporters. She just got a mint from some one in the gallery sitting in the back row.
Eric Harmon is at the prosecution table. Jackson must be busy with some other issue.
Park is still in the gallery.
JK: Ms. Park please step forward.
Park smiles as she gets up from the gallery and sits at defense table. The attorney's state their appearance for the record.
State appearance. Harmon for people, Jennifer Keller and Kay Rackauckas for Ms. Park.
JK: Yesterday a motion was faxed from defense counsel to the court seeking to withdrawal as counsel for Miss Park.
Park's defense filed that motion yesterday; going though the conflicts that Mr. Harmon has raised and would be diligent to withdrawal from the case.
Defense: Ms. Park has been interviewing for counsel but hasn't secured counsel yet.
Requesting to give Ms. Park a month (to seek new counsel). We can return last week of June.
JK One week in June I'm not here the week of June 19th.
Def.: The 30th your honor?
JK: Does that work (for the people)?
EH: Iill be engaged in trial; I will have someone stand in for me.
EH: Ms. Parks. (You have the right to have your trial in ## days from today's date.) Do you agree to waive time to June 30th?
In the softest voice I can barely hear, Park whispers, "Yes."
JK: Counsel join?
EH: Yes.
Defense counsel brings up an issue regarding the money they've received to defend Park.
Def.: Concerning the 100,000 based is on the conflict, would like court to give us some direction as what to do with the money. Based on our analysis of discovery, asking court what to do with it. Give it back to entity that gave it to us or does the court want us to escrow it?
Def.: If court would like to hear reasons why we could go in camera If reasons not relevant to court... we can..
JK: Mr. Harmon can you shed any light or have an opinion?
EH: Um... I'm just thinking off the top of head, and Im not really sure, I'm not sure, One of the things that Ms. (Koff?) raised would be wisest is an escrow account or receiver of some sort so that money can be sorted out.
(?) It's a possibility and that it could be some ill-gotten money?
EH: I don't have any evidence of that right now that these companies are under investigation, and it might be proper to move (the money) back to these entities. So out of a abundance of caution in receivership...
Def.: There are no charges, and inviestgaion going on for at least a year. We were going to give it back to (frontline?).
JK: Its unclear to me, um what should happen with this money and I don't have any jurisdiction over this money.
JK: Don't do anything with it until June 30. Leave it in your trust account. If some investigatory agency or some 3rd party has some claim to it then they should make that clam known by june 30th. If court doesn't hear anything from anyone, then I'm gong to order it be returned to whomever gave it to you.
And that's it for the Kelly Soo Park case.
Morning session:
(I will have a complete update later; this is just a summary.)
First there were some issues the defense presented for the record. Jackson wanted to present a handwritten letter into evidence that was found with Pamela Fayed's personal things in the storage unit. This letter, dated July 7th, 2006, was confiscated by authorities in the search warrant and the family had never seen it. The defense argued that this letter was hearsay, and no clear evidence it was written by Pamela Fayed. Jackson argued passionately that he wanted to present this letter because it would show clear evidence of the family's loss. Judge Kennedy in no way shape or form, would allow Jackson to present this letter to witnesses in front of the jury. She was very firm about that. Steve Meister read the letter in court and it appeared to be a letter that Pamela prepared beforehand to be read to her daughter in the event of her death.
Pamela Fayed's sister Dawn Opoulos testified.
Afternoon session:
#2 Christina Holland - personal friend of Pamela's
#3 Scott Goudie - brother of Pamela.
#4 Shelbi Hamilton - personal friend of Pamela's
#5 Greta Baught - oldest sister to Pamela
All the above witnesses testified about Pam and how much her murder has affected their lives. I believe every witness testified that not a day goes by that they don't think about Pamela in some way. Pamela's brother Scott expressed regret that he was unable to help his sister when she reached out to him for help. At the time, he downplayed his sister's fears she had expressed to him. Every witness who testified became visibly emotional and cried while testifying about their loss.
5:16 pm:
I just got home from court. I need to get some dinner and unwind a bit. I will work on this days testimony post haste and get a detailed description of what happened much later tonight. It will most likely be posted as Part II. Thank you all for reading T&T! Sprocket
11:59 pm: I am half-way through editing today's testimony. I'm beat. I will continue going through it tomorrow. Sprocket.
Update: May 21st 2011 This entry is continued here....
Friday, May 20, 2011
James Fayed Penalty Phase: Day 1
Posted by Sprocket at 9:46 AM
3 comments:
- Anonymous said...
So I take it they did not decide on a penalty at this time?
- May 20, 2011 at 5:25 PM
- Sprocket said...
The jury might get to decide on a penalty late Tuesday, or possibly Wednesday. The people have not finished putting on their witnesses for this phase of the trial. When they are finished (they have three more witnesses), then James Fayed puts on his case, his witnesses to show that there might be mitigating circumstances to spare Fayed's life. Then there are closing arguments for both sides, one presentation each.
Then jury instructions. THEN the jurors get the case to decide penalty.
- May 20, 2011 at 6:12 PM
- Anonymous said...
Thank you for covering this trial. Pam was our friend. My daughter was there today.
- May 20, 2011 at 6:36 PM
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Super Bowl in Vegas: These guys know what they're doing
LAS VEGAS — They opened the doors at 10:30 in the morning local time, five hours before an event that, like it or not, has grown from who wins or loses to a de-facto national holiday.
No place is that more apparent, more in your face, than Vegas.
Five hours before the Seattle Seahawks began their emasculation of the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII, there were lines — lines, everyone — waiting to get into private VIP parties at the South Point Casino and Resort. They weren't talking so much about Peyton Manning or Richard Sherman or breaking down the Seahawks' man-under principles on defense while fidgeting with their phones and planning the next 10 or so hours of their lives.
They were there to party. To drink and eat and gamble, to see and be seen, to do everything you've heard, witnessed or have been fortunate enough to experience in Vegas on this magical day, from the moment those doors open.
By the time Malcolm Smith returned an interception for a touchdown and gave the Seahawks a 22-to-the-inevitable lead in the second quarter, only one questioned remained: Would there be enough booze in the upstairs ballroom to satiate the Broncos-heavy crowd of more than 2,000?
Well, that and prop bets.
"I've still got the over," said Kurt Spellman of Aurora, Colo., and as he turned to watch the halftime show — what else was left? — his two double tall Jack and Cokes spilled onto another Broncos fan who was passing, naturally, with his head down.
The Big Game might have been in New York/New Jersey, but the real action was in Vegas. (Photo by Jon Leiweke)
But there's always hope; that's the way it works here. And wouldn't you know it, late in the third quarter, the Seahawks even took care of the over. Russell Wilson's touchdown pass to Doug Baldwin put Seattle up 43-8, surpassing the over of 48. I mean, if that makes Spellman and every other miserable Broncos fan feel any better.
Then again, why wouldn't it? They come to Vegas for the same reason everyone else shows up here: to escape and be entertained. And maybe make a few bucks.
If that means you're throwing down a few 20s on a bet here or there, or hoping like all get out to avoid boxcars at the craps table, or getting shafted on the river in Hold 'Em, then so be it. It's a vacation — only on this day, it's so much more.
By the time the night ended, Vegas did what Vegas does: It wins. Smart money was on the Broncos all week long, so much so, that South Point bookmaker Jimmy Vacarro decided early Sunday to move the line from Broncos minus 2.5 to minus 3 to gauge the action. And the Wise Guys — the professional gamblers — hit it hard.
Roughly three minutes later, the line moved back to 2.5.
"We had probably $100,000 on Seattle in those two and a half minutes alone," Vacarro said. "But it was a good day for us. Seattle winning outright was good; Seattle winning with the over made it even better."
This fantastic free-for-all began early Sunday, hours before the Seahawks put together the most impressive Super Bowl win in years. That was 70-year-old Michael Gaughan writing tickets at one of 21 windows open for the game.
Every year the man who made sports books what they are in Vegas spends a couple of hours in the pit. It's not that it keeps him young; it keeps him connected with his customers.
It's why he'll tell you the future in gambling will focus on two things: mobile gambling, and women. Yes, everyone, women.
"They make up probably 30 percent of our customers, and they know football," Gaughan said. "They're not betting the color of the uniforms. One lady says to me, 'Hey can't you go any faster?' I told her I'm doing the best I can, ma'am."
There's an old adage in bookmaking called betting the faces. Many who set the lines in this town believe knowing who is betting is more important than knowing the money being bet.
It's different here south of the Strip, with an energy and buzz unlike what you get from the glitz and glam of the MGM or Caesar's Palace or either Steve Wynn's two monsters that stand tall along the Vegas skyline. The further you drive south on Las Vegas Boulevard, through the strip malls and subdivisions, the more it feels like you've left Vegas.
Then South Point comes into focus, and through the doors of the massive building is the city's only 24/7 sports book. They're taking bets all the way until game time, and would have taken more through the start had the game not changed on Play 1.
That one play — a safety when the Broncos snapped the ball into their own end zone — cost South Point $62,000 on the prop bet of "will there be a safety in the game?" It could have been worse; they could have had what many in this town and many offshore books had: odds on the first play of the game as a safety.
Those were going as high as plus-4,000-6,000, which means you're winning anywhere from $4,000 to $6,000 on a $100 bet. Some offshore books also had up to 100-1 odds ($10,000 for a $100 bet).
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tweeted that he won $20 million on the safety prop, and then quickly followed with another tweet that said he was joking. Considering the NBA's public stance on gambling, Cuban's tweets were both odd and revealing.
If the owner of a franchise in a professional league that publicly distances itself from gambling is even talking about gambling, just how many people had action on this game?
The Vegas casinos know fans will always come back for more. (Photo by Jon Leiweke)
"I've never seen it this packed," Vacarro said.
That's why it didn't matter that South Point lost $62,000 on the safety prop. Or that it lost $30,000 on the defense scores a touchdown prop, or $18K on the two-point conversion. Know this: before the day began, Vegas was 21-2 in the past 23 Super Bowl games.
What's $100,000 in three prop bets when you're now 22-2 and you cleaned up on both the winner (Seattle) and the over?
These guys know what they're doing. It's why they're always here and always taking bets. It's why they're opening up ballrooms and filling them full of drinks and food and flat screen televisions and everything you could possibly want to make that planned escape from reality feel as comfortable as possible.
They're going to lose; it happens all the time. Hell, the payout line that snaked around the casino, through the slots and card tables, shows that. But they'll win more than they lose.
And more than anything, they'll get you back in town.
That's the way it works.


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The LG7000 series of TVs made by LG is known to run on Linux using a MIPS processor and possibly the ChaplinEV board. At the time of writing, the latest firmware uses a heavily patched MontaVista version of Linux 2.6.10, BusyBox 1.2.1, glibc and Nano-X. Unfortunately, LG only provide the open source code they have used and not the code specific to the TV so you cannot simply roll your own firmware. Firmware is also downloaded over the air so it is unclear as to whether it is even possible to obtain a firmware file to inspect. Perhaps more could be discovered from the RS232 port but I doubt many people would want to risk bricking an expensive TV anyway!
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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Hiring Process in Spain? Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in Hiring Process in Spain? Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Spain View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message ladywonderJoined: 28 Jul 2004Posts: 2Location: Toronto, Canada Posted: Wed Aug 18, 2004 4:48 pm Post subject: Hiring Process in Spain? Hello, I'm a recent university graduate. I am heading off to Spain before my graduation ceremony to take a TEFL course. My school takes way too long to give you your diploma. If I do not have my diploma with me when applying for work, would this be a problem? What kinds of things do they ask for when applying for work in Spain? Thanks in Advance! Back to top CharlesTESOLJoined: 06 Jul 2004Posts: 81Location: Barcelona, Spain Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 4:56 pm Post subject: It is not very common for language schools in Spain to ask to see a diploma, but just in case could you get a letter from the university explaining that you graduated and the diploma is on the way? Or an official copy of your transcripts? I would imagine one of those plus your TEFL/TESOL certificate should work. Buena suerte, Back to top JetgirlyJoined: 17 Jul 2004Posts: 741 Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2004 9:57 pm Post subject: My university gives you a Letter of Degree Completion that says you have completed your degree and the ceremony is pending. AAAAAAAH I "graduate" (finish classes) TOMORROW! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Spain All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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Here is the shocker - it was not as painful as I thought it would be!
I thought I would share my process with you {note that our son was only using his binky for nap/bedtime - but he did sneak it in when sleepy, grumpy, etc. on other occasions}:
1) Buy "Goodbye Binky, The Binky Fairy Story" - I read this to our son nightly during our bedtime routine for a week. We talked about how "big boys don't need binkies"...and the idea seemed to finally STICK after 3-4 days. {one comment about this book is that it is geared towards a little boy...I am sure that there are plenty of similar books with a little girl as the main character if you find that more relatable}.
{Another great resource is this Sesame Street video "Bye Bye Binky"}
2) My husband and I would make comments over the course of the week to our son, like: "Wow, you are such a big feller - you don't even need a binky anymore." "Look at your baby sister - she is a baby and she uses a binky." Etc...
3) Our son is probably the most stubborn child, like ever. So, he never fully accepted the idea or leaving his binky for a binky fairy in exchange for a present. BUT this process did help to reinforce that BIG KIDS don't use binkies and being a BIG KID is cool.
4) After 5 days, we realized that he was never going to give up his binky to a binky fairy after plenty of pleading. So, I did the unthinkable. I chopped the tip off his binky with a pair of scissors. He hated the chopped up binky and refused to use it. Sort of tough love. But after some coaxing and reminders: "You are SO big - you don't even need this binky anyways." And a few tears (WAY less than I was expecting)..he slept through the night. And did it again...and again. Yes, really! You can do this.
5) After one week of binky-free days - we gave him a special gift (we got Braden this awesome roadster) from the Binky Fairy and made a big deal of the whole thing. He was pretty stoked.
6) He is now 9 days sober of the binky - no slip up's yet. :)
Hope this helps! It worked wonders for us!


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Kentucky State University follows a comprehensive plan that governs the offering of courses on a longterm basis. The University's Nine-Semester Schedule of Courses permits students and their advisors to develop an effective plan which identifies when required and elective courses may be taken. In general, all upper-division courses (elective or required), necessary to complete undergraduate degree requirements for a program, shall be offered at least once every two academic years.


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Street crews ready for snow during interstate construction
Local street crews will be on standby this week and one local city now has an added task of keeping its major arteries open because of an interstate construction project.
Traffic is already full on busy Interstate 540.
The highway department is ready if snow hits.
Busy side streets that serve as detours are now a top priority for city snow plow crews.
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Eureka Consulting, LLC
2020-08-27 11:25:55
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• World Commerce & Contracting • 2020-08-27 11:46:58
Hi Ituka, thank you for your interesting post. Let's chat about having you join one of our Expert webinars - IACCM members love hearing about cross cultural challenges.
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Avon Cosmetics Ltd
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Hi, we're looking to evolve one of our outsourcing contracts from traditional FTE's governed by SLA's to outcome based contract and metrics. Does anyone...
Hi, we're looking to evolve one of our outsourcing contracts from traditional FTE's governed by SLA's to outcome based contract and metrics. Does anyone know what the contract commercial construct/principles for that would be? Does anyone have experience with outcome-based outsourcing contract? What are the pitfalls?
• Victorian State Government • 2020-08-04 01:54:46
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• 2020-08-06 20:28:25
I would be curious to know this as well. My main question would be around how to measure the outcome.
• University of Tennessee • 2020-08-07 00:10:31
The University of Tennessee has done significant research in this areas and has online courses, white papers and books on the topic. The result of their research is known as the "Vested" methodology/business model and it has been successfully put into practice by over 50 organizations in over 80 deals. You can find several case studies on UT's dedicated website on the topic at
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• Avon Cosmetics Ltd • 2020-08-07 08:04:32
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• Rolls-Royce • 2020-08-18 08:08:22
When contracting goods that need to be specifically designed/developed for customers, we usually have Statements of Work in place where you describe the content and the milestones you want to contract. The better the outcome is described the easier the supplier will find the bidding.
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2020-07-29 23:12:10
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Hello Folks: We have a number of processes in place to present various types of contract fraud for example customer forgery or side letters which we do not tolerate. However, on occasion we do face issues. Its not a major problem, however, we are looking to reduce the risk as much as possible. I have two questions.
1. How have others in the community mitigated this risk with process, technology and people, etc.
2. Does your organization allow sellers to send contracts to customers directly for signature or review (e.g, email, e-signature, etc.) of this entire process handled by a contracts or legal team only?
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• World Commerce & Contracting • 2020-07-30 09:46:36
With regard to technology, Docusign and others have fairly secure systems in place to ensure the integrity of e-signature contracts. Some organisations, however, still try to arrange in person signings where possible. In these circumstances, though, you will need to ensure that all signed contracts are stored safely and in a searchable repository as finding signed contracts remains a perennial problem for many who do not have comprehensive document repositories deployed.
With regard to your second question, many organisations have their legal functions handle the contract signature process. The larger the organisation, however, the more impractical such a set up can often be, as there are just not enough resources. Many organisations still have the sales function handling the signature process. There should be strict guidelines and processes in place to help ensure integrity and to prevent mistakes such as wrong versions being signed etc.
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Hello everyone,
I am a Masters student at a French university and am writing a paper on cultural differences in Contract Management between Western Europe and Russia.
I was wondering if anyone had any experience of working as a Contract Manager in Russia and could give some examples of differences in what the job entails (for example, is it more a legal job rather than a commercial one?).
To what extent is the concept of contract management developed in Russia?
Are there any works written on the differences between being a CM in Russia and Western Europe?
Any help would be gratefully received.
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• LUKOIL Mid-East Limited • 2020-03-19 19:03:08
Hello Harry,
I worked in several Russian companies as Contracts Manager and in related roles at both domestic and international projects. What I can tell you exactly is that there is no such thing as specific Russian Commercial Management, there are may be some cultural differences between Russian and Western Europe management style, but methodological basis is based on the same principals and sources.
If you have any specific questions, I'll try to share with you my thoughts and observations based on my past experience.
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Hello Andrei,
Thanks for your answer, this confirms what I had originally thought!
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Also, would it be worth adapting it to Russia? Or is Russian "Contract Management" more of a legal job better suited to lawyers?
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(b) could it be read to mean that, at the time of applying for relief under FM, the event must not have been reasonably foreseeable?
Thank you.
• Victorian Rail Track (VicTrack) • 2020-04-01 04:48:08
Hi - at my workplace we are mainly dealing with FX related claims that are being submitted as force majeure. In these cases, they are (b) - in that did the party have an opportunity prior to the FM event occurring to reasonably speaking, manage and treat the risk.
! disclaimer - I don't know anything about Australian law !
but I don't see how option a) can be reasonable.
Risks can appear as time goes by due to changing circumstances and something that is not reasonably foreseeable at one point in time could well be later on.
• World Commerce & Contracting • 2020-05-05 07:35:51
My apologies for the delayed reply to your question.
In general, the clause is referring to an issue that you could reasonably have anticipated and therefore could have prepared for it in some way. That means not only before inception of the contract, but also during its performance.
Even in a case where Force Majeure applies, there is a duty to take reasonable measures to mitigate its effects.
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Bold title but a really interesting talking point- the strong focus and priority Asian culture puts on relationships and communication in a negotiation process. This echoes the SRM principles around unlocking additional value through greater alignment and mutual understanding of business needs and drivers.
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Hi Cate - look, I'll rise to the challenge of the discussion here. Here's the link to this on the IACCM website, and it's also on the commitment matters blog.
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In terms of the 8 different payment schemes I was specifically referring to what we call 'payment curves' (see attached graphic) as opposed to payment regimes such as cost+ (time and material), fixed price, cost + fixed fee, etc. In this light these are grouped into 5 main families with a couple of variations inside each. These are as follows:
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2019-02-12 17:03:56
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I was recently having coffee with four other individuals involved in contracting for IT Professional Services. During the course of conversation one of the participants suggested that rather than having unlimited direct liability for certain aspects (breach of confidentiality, indemnification of third-party claims, gross negligence and willful misconduct) that EVERYTHING be limited to the extent permitted by law -- but then increase the limitation to a number that would cover the majority of potential issues ($5,000,000 USD was a suggestion).
When questioned, the participant stated that when it comes to contracting parties where one has "deep pockets" and the other does not, having the unlimited liability may sound nice on paper, but in reality it is a one-way protection that benefits the party that does not have deep pockets. Effectively, if the party that does not have deep pocket had a very large claim against them, they could declare bankruptcy and later reorganize as a different business concern - while the deep pocket party with the same claim would be obligated to pay.
Their perspective was in essence: No consequential damages; limit all direct damages to a pre-defined/agreed amount ($5,000,000 or amount that will cover 90%-95% of historic claims in the industry); and include indemnification from third-party claims in the cap.
• 2019-07-13 18:32:13
I agree with the idea, basically due to the possible huge claims that may cause extreme damage to the supplier.
sometimes the liability is capped to the total amount of the contract money value, which seems only fair to me as a professional against going with unlimited liability clause, however is there any case that this may be rejected by the client?
This is a good notion. I recall many years ago a friend of mine who had a well documented idea for a screenplay. The agent he showed stole it (allegedly) and a big entertainment company benefited (allegedly). My friend wanted to sue and he had a great case, but the other side simply put a giant pile of money on the table with a grinning lawyer sitting on the top of it and he had to back down. If he had the option to settle "a couple of hundred" I think he would have taken it.
• UK Department for Education - Education and Skills Funding Agency • 2020-01-31 10:08:26
the problem with limiting losses to the contract value is that in a professional services situation for example the advice given will relate to a much higher value. Eg. advice given costs £300,000 but the advice given is about the terms of a construction contract worth £10,000,000. If the works are faulty and have to be rebuilt, and the contract cannot be relied upon as a result of negligent advice, the loss to the client may well far exceed the £300,000 fee level. the client should be able to pursue the builder but here can't due to negligent advice from the lawyer. the client should be able to pursue the lawyer, but if they agreed a cap of £300k they will not get very far.
Hence you often see clients wanting a cap related to the value of the contract advised on rather than the fees paid for the advice. Insurance should be taken out but that may not cover all losses.
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2019-01-03 10:38:17
ADVICE NEEDED: difficult contract management position - customer & shareholder contracts
Hi, My company outsources key services to another company (Company X). However, we also own a portion of Company X as it was set up as a joint venture. I am the contr...
My company outsources key services to another company (Company X). However, we also own a portion of Company X as it was set up as a joint venture. I am the contract manager for the services Company X provides to us (I'm the customer). I am also the contract manager for the services my company provides to Company X, as part of the joint venture. I find this position very difficult and would like to build a strong case for hiring another manager to take one of the contracts. Are there any principles in IACCM I can use to help build this business case?
Any advice/recommendations would be greatly appreciated,
• Frank's International • 2020-01-10 19:34:37
It creates a conflict of interest in which the other members of the joint venture could be affected negatively.
• Allianz Technology • 2019-01-10 08:45:28
I'm just trying to understand your position.
Considering that you are managing all contractual relationship with another company (buy and sell side) sounds actually good from your company perspective. It would mean, that your leadership can expect you to have a full overview about the contractually back and forth with this JF. Therefore I assume it's hard to change the mind of your leadership, since I would expect them to see your doublerole as positive.
However on the other side, there is your personal position, meaning being something in the middle of a sandwich, right? I'm not sure about your empowerment, but in worst case you have also very limited authority to change some company rules (discounts, penalties, payment conditions, acceptance criteria etc.). And on buy side you usually have different contractual expectation than on sell side. I assume, this is the tricky part in your situation. Fulfilling the internal requirements for buy- and sell side with the same contractual partner at the same time (and maybe also your partner asks you if you are a bit crazy, since requesting sooo different contracts when you are either on sell side or on buy side).
When the conditions your company expect in contracts are very different on sell side and buy side, this should be communicated as an issue (to your leadership). I think there are 2 options as solution: either the requested second CM as you suggest, or an escalation to the leadership to align clear buy and sell conditions between your company and the JF, which are equal to both parties. such framework conditions would make at least your position more clear. And maybe there won't be anymore need of a split of the CM roles buy side and sell side?
Since I couldn't find many information in your post, I hope, this is somehow helpful?
If your uncomfortable position has other reasons, please let me know.
• Omaha Public Power District • 2019-01-21 20:58:03
I probably would start collecting facts: Firstly, establish the relationship between Your Company ("Y Company") and Company X ("X Company") by looking at any specific, written agreement about the services ("X and Y Services"). Also, establish clarity around (1) Y Company's services to be provided to X Company, and (2) X Company's services to be provided to Y Company. At this point, are there any conflicts that you can see/anticipate in your ability as the Contract Manager during the provision of X and Y Services, that perhaps could result in non-performance or non-compliance? Also, how do you escalate and cure any issues of non-performance (for example)? Secondly, I would review the files documenting any legal review, if any, prior to said agreement being reviewed for signature/execution. Were there any concerns that were raised and eventually resolved (internally)? AT the very least, you could start with the resource allocation -- that is, regarding your time management and how to better allocate your skills - in developing your case. Hope this helps. Regards ~ Rose
• CoreLogic • 2019-05-17 09:01:17
Its an interesting role and I recommend your decision to bring in another manager to take one of the contracts.
I would recommend to present this as two different roles:
On the buy side - Contract Manager would play role of a customer and to manage Company X, need to drive and establish Vendor Management Discipline around Contract Administration / Governance / Service Performance / Financial Management / Risk and Compliance
On the sell side - Contract Manager would play role of an engagement partner to drive business relationship / Value addition to Company X/ increase revenue generation from Company X to your company / Joint go-to-market strategy if possible.
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I remember being elated back in the early 80s when event-driven programming became popular. At the time, I took it as a hopeful sign that the computer industry was finally beginning to see the light and that it would not be long before pure event-driven, reactive programming was embraced as the universal programming model. Boy, was I wrong! I totally underestimated the capacity of computer geeks to deceive themselves and everyone else around them about their business. Instead of asynchronous events and signals, we got more synchronous function calls; and instead of elementary reactions, we got more functions and methods. The unified approach to software construction that I was eagerly hoping for never materialized. In its place, we got inundated with a flood of hopelessly flawed programming languages, operating systems and CPU architectures, a sure sign of an immature discipline.
The Geek Pantheon
Not once did anybody in academia stop to consider that the 150-year-old algorithmic approach to computing might be flawed. On the contrary, they loved it. Academics like Fred Brooks decreed to the world that the reliability problem is unsolvable and everybody worshipped the ground he walked on. Alan Turing was elevated to the status of a deity and the Turing machine became the de facto computing model. As a result, the true nature of computing has remained hidden from generations of programmers and CPU architects. Unreliable software was accepted as the norm. Needless to say, with all this crap going on, I quickly became disillusioned with computer science. I knew instinctively what had to be done but the industry was and still is under the firm political control of a bunch of old computer geeks. And, as we all know, computer geeks believe and have managed to convince everyone that they are the smartest human beings on earth. Their wisdom and knowledge must not be questioned. The price [pdf], of course, has been staggering.
In Their Faces
What really bothers me about computer scientists is that the solution to the parallel programming and reliability problems has been in their faces from the beginning. We have been using it to emulate parallelism in such applications as neural networks, cellular automata, simulations, VHDL, Verilog, video games, etc… It is a change-based or event-driven model. Essentially, you have a global loop and two buffers (A and B) that are used to contain the objects to be processed in parallel. While one buffer (A) is being processed, the other buffer (B) is filled with the objects that will be processed in the next cycle. As soon as all the objects in buffer A are processed, the two buffers are swapped and the cycle repeats. Two buffers are used in order to prevent the signal racing conditions that would otherwise occur. Notice that there is no need for threads, which means that all the problems normally associated with thread-based programming are non-existent. What could be simpler? Unfortunately, all the brilliant computer savants in academia and industry were and still are collectively blind to it. How could they not? They are all busy studying the subtleties of Universal Turing Machines and comparing notes.
We Must Reinvent the Computer
I am what you would call a purist when it come to event-driven programming. In my opinion, everything that happens in a computer program should be event-driven, down to the instruction level. This is absolutely essential to reliability because it makes it possible to globally enforce temporal determinism. As seen above, simulating parallelism with a single-core CPU is not rocket science. What needs to be done is to apply this model down to the individual instruction level. Unfortunately, programs would be too slow at that level because current CPUs are designed for the algorithmic model. This means that we must reinvent the computer. We must design new single and multiple-core CPU architectures to directly emulate fine-grained parallelism. There is no getting around it.
Easy to Program and Understand
A pure event-driven software model lends itself well to fine-grain parallelism and graphical programming. The reason is that an event is really a signal that travels from one object to another. As every logic circuit designer knows, diagrams are ideally suited to the depiction of signal flow between objects. Diagrams are much easier to understand than textual code, especially when the code is spread across multiple pages. Here is a graphical example of a fine-grained parallel component:
Computer geeks often write to argue that it is easier and faster to write keywords like 'while', '+', '-' '=', etc… than it is to click and drag an icon. To that I say, phooey! The real beauty of event-driven reactive programming is that it makes it easy to create and use plug-compatible components. Once you've build a comprehensive collection of low-level components, then there is no longer a need to create new ones. Programming will quickly become entirely high-level and all programs will be built entirely from existing components. Just drag'm and drop'm. This is the reason that I have been saying that Jeff Han's multi-touch screen interface technology will play a major role in the future of parallel programming. Programming for the masses!
Too Many Ass Kissers
I often wondered what it will take to put an end to decades of crappy computing. Reason and logic do not seem to be sufficient. I now realize that the answer is quite simple. Most people are followers, or more accurately, to use the vernacular, they are ass kissers. They never question authority. They just want to belong in the group. What it will take to change computing, in my opinion, is for an intelligent and capable minority to stop kissing ass and do the right thing. That is all. In this light, I am reminded of the following quote attributed to Mark Twain:
To that I would add that it is also time to ask oneself, why am I kissing somebody's ass just because everybody else is doing it? My point here is that there are just too many gutless ass kissers in the geek community. What the computer industry needs is a few people with backbones. As always, I tell it like I see it.
See Also:
How to Solve the Parallel Programming Crisis
Parallel Programming, Math and the Curse of the Algorithm
Parallel Computing: Why the Future Is Non-Algorithmic
The Age of Crappy Concurrency: Erlang, Tilera, Intel, AMD, IBM, Freescale, etc...


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The Interroll switching power supplies feature different cable grommets sealed with dummy plugs. Three different sets of sealing inserts are available for the line connection. For line connection, they ensure maintaining protection rating IP54 and providing cable relief. Every power supply is delivered with a matching set. The sets can also be ordered individually.


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Investing in the Future
Founded in 1916 by alumnus A. Ray Smith, the NOC Foundation, Inc. was first incorporated in 1961 under the direction of attorney Bob Colombe. In June of 1963, the organization began its first year of operation with NOJC Foundation President Lin Trueblood. Other committee leaders that year included Harold Weigle, Glen Strange, Mac Bradley, and Lowell Doggett. Editor of the Crimson Rambler was Mac Bradley.
The late sixties marked the beginning of the Greater Gifts Campaign by the Foundation. During Spring 1966, the first eight $200 foundation scholarships were awarded to area high school seniors. In 1975, the Foundation set a goal of raising $10,000 for the Greater Gifts scholarship drive and exceeded that goal by $1500. The first Greater Gifts Donor Recognition banquet was held March 3, 1980 in the Maverick Cafeteria.
Thirty years later, the Foundation had amassed total net assets of $428,928. At the time the NOCF set a goal to raise $1 million by the year 2000. Thanks to the contributions of alumni and friends of the college, that goal was surpassed in 1999.
Total net assets by the fiscal year end of 2004 reached $1,834,033, and the Foundation initiated a campaign goal to raise $3 million in total net assets by 2013. As a result of a Board strategic planning retreat in 2010, the Foundation increased the goal to $5 million by 2015. Total net assets by fiscal year end of 2012 were over $6.1 million. Marking its 50th Anniversary in 2013, the Foundation Board made plans for another strategic planning workshop to establish new goals as a high-performance fundraising team. The Foundation seeks to raise funds from private sources bringing total net assets to $12 million by 2018.
Private scholarships, loan funds, and a growing endowment fund are available to aid students of today as well as students of tomorrow, but possibilities for private dollars to keep Northern Oklahoma College on the "edge of excellence" are endless.
The benefits of having a two-year college in north central Oklahoma have not diminished over Northern's 118 year history; neither have the needs of students or the communities it serves. Benefits of private funding will continue to grow as well.
Purpose of the Foundation
The purpose of the Northern Oklahoma College Foundation shall be to enhance the educational opportunities and the environment of Northern Oklahoma College. The Foundation is organized exclusively for the benefit of the educational, literacy and scientific activities of the college, chartered under the constitution and laws of the State of Oklahoma. The principal function of Northern Oklahoma College Foundation, Inc. is to promote Northern Oklahoma College and the welfare of its programs and students by providing scholarships, loans and other awards as deemed appropriate.
During the year ending June 30, 2019, the Foundation awarded 392 scholarships totaling $260,831 on the Tonkawa, Enid and Stillwater campuses. Several new scholarships established this past year will benefit even more students in achieving their educational goals.


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contract, in law, a promise, enforceable by law, to perform or to refrain from performing some specified act. In a general sense, all civil obligations fall under tort or contract law. Torts are usually characterized as violations of duties that are imposed on all persons and that have been established entirely by law. In contracts, on the other hand, the parties determine, at least in part, what their obligations to one another will be. Special types of contracts are given separate articles, e.g., negotiable instrument, insurance, and deed.
Sections in this article:
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- Criteria for Enforcement
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Cissy Houston has officially put the brakes on Rihanna playing her daughter in a future biopic. According to the National Enquirer, Rihanna is the last person that Cissy Houston would want to portray Whitney.
"Over my dead body!" declared the 78-year-old, according to a source. "Cissy believes Rihanna celebrates everything she hated about Whitney's life — the drugging, the boxing, the abusive relationship."
"Cissy does not think Whitney should be represented by someone like Rihanna," the source continued. "In spite of what anyone thought about Whitney, she sees her as a God-fearing Christian who loved the Lord."
Cissy is also dead-set against a movie being made about Whitney without family involvement because she fears outsiders would focus too much on the negative aspects of her daughter's troubled life. Cissy said IF there is a movie made about Whitney, she would insist on approving the actress," added the source. "And Rihanna certainly would NOT be on the list."
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Old Dutch Foods Ltd has been the leader in the Snack Foods Industry since 1954. We are looking for a career-orientated person who enjoys sales and customer service. You must be self-motivated and enjoy a challenge. This is a full time entry-level position, with long-term career opportunities. Positions are available for Napanee, ON! Weekend work and out of town travel may be necessary. Weekends typically refer to Saturdays.
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The last bar that I went to, the last time I visited Nashville, was a spot in the industrial district, just removed from downtown. It was a vestige of the way bars used to be everywhere - filled with cigarette smokers and belly-uppers. Game 7 of the NBA Finals was on the televisions in this sports bar that everyone now tolerated as the best place to be because it still suited them and in fact catered to them. They decided that they were rooting for San Antonio, if they were going to have to root for anyone.It was one of those haunts that Brian Johannesen would write an ode to. He would have written about the crush he had on the girl behind the bar, with the bottle opener peeking out of her hind pocket. Wait, it's kind of something that he's already done. He uses bars like this one as one of his greater inspirations - a place where a man thinks, "Something's gotta change, just not tonight/I've made a couple friends and I feel alright," on a cold night. He'll be there - never against his better judgment - but even when he knows that there won't be anything to change him in a place like that. He doesn't need a place of God for that either, but he needs some different scenery. There, in a place like that, others with similar problems, with grizzled and roughshod lives of striving but never hitting the mark dead-on are like fish in a barrel. They'll keep to themselves, mostly, enduring their pained situations elsewhere, when the pitchers and the shots have worn off.
Johannesen writes stories that are never too devastating. They're mostly sad ones, but the men involved with somehow findings endings - and often middles - to them are still equipped with time to do so, even if it is ticking away. He sings about the people who know where they've been - a harder thing to grasp than some would think. He offers the lines:
"I said, 'Where you been?'He said, "From town to town and sin to sin.'"
It's not where most people have been, but the elements can be appreciated. They can be seen in the long tabs and a room filled with smoke and people.
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You may remember Paul the Psychic Octopus – Europeans loved him for correctly predicting the outcome of the final seven 2010 World Cup games.
Paul died a short time after that, in October 2010. But not before he amassed a giant following and became a pop-culture sensation. His former home, the Sea Life Centre in Germany, ended up building a big memorial to him.
But Paul's legacy now lives on through a documentary later this year: "The Life and Times of Paul the Psychic Octopus." Wired magazine reports on the details:
The film's creators – The People vs. George Lucas director Alexandre O. Philippe and director of photography Robert Muratore – interviewed a small soccer team's worth of people for the film, including Paul's agent, fans who came to the Sea Life aquarium in Oberhausen, Germany, where Paul lived, two members of the winning Spanish soccer team and statistician David Spiegelhalter (seen in the trailer above), who runs the numbers on the phenomenon.
There's also footage of Paul's "archrival," Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog that predicts the beginning of spring, plus scenes from Paul's funeral.
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A nice picnic set would be ideal, everything is enclosed conveniently in one place and we have several back pack versions, which make it easy to transport.
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Packed with branching paths and hidden surprises, Donkey Kong Country Returns feels a lot like Metroid with monkeys.
That shouldn't be so surprising, since the game was developed by Metroid Prime maker Retro Studios. Donkey Kong Country Returns, released Sunday, is the Wii revival of the classic 2-D platform action games that were huge hits on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Sure, you could have fun just tramping through the jungles with Donkey Kong, gleefully squashing enemies and making a beeline for the goal. But odds are good that you'll get addicted to exploring each level carefully to find all the cleverly buried treasure.
Yes, you get rewards for finding everything. But it's fun just for the sake of it. Letters that spell out K-O-N-G are usually placed tantalizingly in plain sight, but figuring out how to get to them is the tricky part.
Other items are hidden in much more devious ways, but I never found myself getting frustrated or aimlessly trying different things to make a final puzzle piece appear. That's because Retro has taken care to leave hints, rewarding players' curiosity and making each discovery immensely satisfying.
The level designs in Donkey Kong Country Returns are more dynamic than any I've seen in a 2-D platformer. They burst at the seams with color and detail, and most levels visibly change as you progress through them. Pillars rise and fall in the distance. Precariously placed platforms shift beneath your weight. Walkways crumble as you walk on them. The attention to detail would make Square Enix blush.
This dynamism transfers to the gameplay, with each new level introducing at least one new element. For example, in one level you will be riding in a mine cart that careens forward on its own, leaving it up to you to jump with perfect timing in order to dodge obstacles and pitfalls. Another level places Donkey Kong inside a rolling, hollow egg with gaps in the shell. You can fall through the gaps, so you need to plan your jumps accordingly.
The variety in the level design means that Donkey Kong Country Returns feels fresh every time you return to it. And the game keeps one-upping itself: Every time you think you've seen the best it has to offer, it throws something new and better at you.
The levels can be fiendish, too. Donkey Kong Country Returns is not quite as hard to master as the Donkey Kong Country games on the Super NES, but it's close. Like most everything else in Returns, the difficulty is carefully crafted. There is never a point where the game suddenly becomes nearly impossible. It's challenging but fair; every death felt like it was my own fault. Even that time when I lost more than 20 lives on a single level.
The one big problem with Donkey Kong Country Returns is the motion controls. The button-based controls are great; they feel responsive, and Donkey Kong himself has a sense of weight that makes every action feel satisfying.
But one of the gorilla's main moves – rolling forward – is activated with a shake of the Wii remote. I don't like this. It feels completely unnecessary, and shaking the remote takes longer than just pressing a button. I got used to it eventually, but until I did, I would sometimes accidentally roll forward into bottomless pits. It would have been nice if Retro Studios had included an option to use the Wii's Classic Controller, because the motion controls add nothing to the game beyond gimmickry.
Given Retro Studios' penchant for big, bombastic boss battles, I would have liked to see the same in Donkey Kong Country Returns. Instead, the bosses are repetitive. Most require the standard three hits to take down, but they don't change up their patterns in any significant way after you get in the first couple of hits.
Despite these issues, Donkey Kong Country Returns is the best 2-D platform game I've played in ages. Its level design meets the gold standard set by the 2-D Mario games. Retro Studios can add another feather to its cap.
WIRED Staggering attention to detail; imaginative level design; constant introduction of new gameplay elements; high level of difficulty that doesn't frustrate.
TIRED Unnecessary motion controls; disappointing boss battles.
$50, Nintendo
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