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Failure Analysis
In the semiconductor and electronics industry, thorough failure analysis is a vital tool for the development of new products and the improvement of existing ones. X-FAB puts a lot of emphasis on systematically and speedily determining the cause of failure, collecting and analyzing data, and developing conclusions to eliminate the failure mechanism - in a constant endeavor to deliver reliable, best-quality products that fully satisfy its customers' expectations.
X-FAB's Failure Analysis encompasses all the stages of the product development and manufacturing process. It provides safe and fast root cause identification for:
- Fab-process issues
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- Failed devices
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Cloud If you are wondering why hybrid clouds are the future, look no further than last week's massive crash in Amazon's Virginia data centre, where its EC2 cloud and related storage clouds are hosted.
Despite the fact that Amazon creates supposedly independent "availability zones" within its data centres to ensure that outages are contained and minimised, something went terribly wrong.
The startups that love the EC2 cloud for its simplicity and usage-based fees, and the enterprises that rely on EC2 for part of their computing capacity, were knocked offline for nearly two days.
The internet was a somewhat quieter place with Quora, Sencha, Reddit and FourSquare all unplugged from the digital ether.
Amazon's outages were far longer than the four hours of downtime a year that its service level agreement stipulates. Amazon will explain itself to customers and refund some money, but it will surely lose some customers to competing clouds.
Scrambled eggs
More significantly, the outage will make companies realise that they still need a disaster recovery plan for cloudy infrastructure.
The lesson is an old one, but one that IT shops have to keep learning over and over again: if you sell eggs for a living, don't put all of them in one basket when you walk back from the coop.
The Amazon outage will also almost certainly be a boon for the idea of hybrid clouds.
When the cloud hype cycle started a few years back, hybrid clouds allowed companies to use a mix of virtualised server infrastructure both inside their firewalls and on multi-tenant clouds such as Amazon's EC2.
Hybrid clouding also means being able to offload work running on virtualised servers inside your own firewall onto public clouds – what is often called cloud bursting. It's a kind of temporary outsourcing made possible by the virtualisation of workloads and high-speed networking between the data centre and the cloud provider.
And it is largely theoretical because of the incompatibility of hypervisors, virtual machine formats and cloud management tools.
You can build an internal cloud that mimics Amazon's EC2, for example, using Canonical's Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud, which supports the Amazon APIs and uses Eucalyptus Systems' open-source cloud fabric. But it's not as easy as it sounds.
Double or quits
At a recent cloud computing event at Intel's CloudBuilders laboratory in Beaverton, Oregon, the company tried to show how it could move an application being orchestrated by the OpenCloud cloud fabric (created by the Xen project and commercialized by Citrix Systems) from its lab in Folsom, California, to the Oregon lab. The network link between the labs crashed.
No cloud is immune from crashes, whether caused by human error or natural disaster
For hybrid clouds to work, you need multiple network paths between your data centres and your clouds and, very likely, between your various public or semi-private clouds where you shuffle off applications to get some work done.
No cloud is immune from crashes, whether caused by human error or natural disaster. Companies must wise up and double up their capacity – and that means there will be different orders of hybrid computing going on in the IT department.
If you thought cloud computing was going to just let you do your data centre on the cheap, you will be disappointed. But the advent of public clouds supporting EC2 APIs or running VMware's ESX hypervisor gives you the option of spreading your workloads, and provides a level of fault tolerance and disaster recovery that you could never have inside your own data centre.
The IT budget is not going to go down, perhaps, but the service level and performance should go up, and that is enough to keep the bean counters off your back. ®


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Before we arrived in Chile, and in the first few days after getting here, we were told by previous round entrepreneurs not to expect to get much done in our first month here. But there is a plan, I thought. I know exactly what I need to do. Of course I'm going to get loads done in the first month.
There are a number of factors for this. First is the highly stressful situation you live under for the week or two before you leave home to come here. Those two weeks were total write-offs for me, although Ian and Kyran managed to get a lot done. For them it was easier I think as they had a deadline at the end of January that they had to meet, therefore no matter how crazy, busy and stressful it got, they had to work. For me, however, there were no deadlines set so soon after arrival and so I became consumed by the process of visa obtaining, flat rental, car selling, packing and moving out of our flat. That's OK I thought. There will be lots of stress-free time after we arrive for me to get on with some work.
The first 5 days were simply spent reacclimatising, getting over the stress of the previous 2 weeks and getting our bearings in Santiago. The next week was a whirlwind of induction activities and social & networking opportunities. The week after there were a number of activities to get involved in and I spent a lot of time trying to get over my feeling of helplessness by teaching myself Spanish. Last week, was picking up Chilean ID's, arranging meetings and RVA activities (I co-organised my first Girls in Tech Chile last week), networking, opening bank accounts and trying to get hold of a Chilean mobile data plan.
And before I knew it, 1 month is coming up. We will have been here for 4 weeks in 2 days time and that thought frightens me. Our time here suddenly feels perilously short and there is such a lot to do. To say that I have been wasting my time here would be wrong. I have been dealing with Universidad de Chile sorting out our Speech Recognition systems. I've been trying to get hold of the right person in CORFO to talk to about grant applications for the university. I've been coordinating my disparate team of fellow Tiny Ears collaborators and coming up with a plan of action from here. I've been reading an enormous tome dedicated to speech processing and a number of associated research papers. I have been reading and teaching myself the iPad game development & animation skills that I will need to develop the project. But in comparison with the productivity that I would have achieved had I not been here it's not enough.
That is not to say that being here is worse than being back home. Not a chance. It just takes time to get used to being here, to fit yourself into a new routine and a new way of life. Those that I have seen making this transition well have been those with teams larger than one. They are able to help focus one another and they seemed to have created their new routines much quicker. Us sole founders with no local team members seem to be finding it a lot harder not to be cast adrift on the change of environment and the wealth of new opportunities.
I am now starting to gather a routine together. I wake in the morning, go for a run, have breakfast and then either set up work at home or make my way into town to CMI for the day. I am starting work at around 11am daily. The morning is spent catching up on correspondence and doing admin. Lunch is around 2pm. The afternoon is spent either programming, learning, reading or designing depending on needs. Come 6pm I stop do my hours Spanish learning then I pick it back up and work through until around 8 or 9. Dinner is between 9 & 10 normally and then I try and relax for the rest of the evening.
This routine is easily disrupted however. When at CMI there are people and meetings and chats to get involved in. There are events in the evening that start between 7 & 8, and the city is so large that it can take over an hour to get somewhere. I am having to learn to be far stricter with myself during the working day than I used to be. However, the meetings chats and people are often of incredible value. Tiny Ears is being presented as an example of a disruptive education technology this Thursday at an event down in Concepción. Sadly this is a little too far to go just for an evening, but it good that we're getting some coverage already. Tomorrow I am being interviewed by the BBC (as are a number of other high tech and AI based startups) and I have made friends with some very well connected people who are eager to help however they can.
This afternoon is the first meeting of a new group of entrepreneurs who are meeting to discuss the particular problems around being a sole founder. I am hoping that from within this group I will find support, tips and advice about how to deal with the loneliness and lack of support that you get as a sole founder. If you have any advice about being a sole founder then I will gratefully receive it. I will keep you posted on how it goes.


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Helmut Fischer Foundation
Today, FISCHER's innovative measurement technology is used worldwide. The company owes its technological leadership to a strong emphasis on research and development: 20 percent of the production plant workforce are employed in this area. But besides curiosity, passion and expertise, breakthrough innovations in any field require a solid financial footing.
Helmut Fischer believes firmly that the areas of science, research and education are not just the pillars of our society, they also deserve to be promoted and made accessible to everyone. This is why, in 2003, the company's founder and owner turned over the entire corporate assets to the Helmut Fischer Foundation, in accordance with his personal wishes and for the common good.
This act safeguards the designated and charitable continuation of his life's work. Scholarships, research prizes, conferences and collaborations with institutes of higher learning will ensure the furtherance of science and the support of young researchers.
To find out more about the Helmut Fischer Foundation, click here.


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the song for the vm was suggested by a friend. ipkknd and the song belong
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never meant to, but then who ever really plans the most astounding things in life. fell in love with a serial, a hindi one at that. completely unforeseen, unsought experience. led me to much. here i have started putting together the many things i've written, the pictures i have edited, my feelings really, for iss pyaar ko kya naam doon? maybe you've heard of the show, maybe you have strong feelings for it too. i hope you enjoy your browse through these pages of "indi and iss pyaar ko".


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Researchers have known for some time that cardiovascular problems in middle and later adulthood may cause cognitive deficits as we age. But surprisingly, there has been little if any research into whether such problems earlier in adulthood have the same effect. A new study from the University of California at San Francisco shows that they may, providing another reason to pay attention to fitness and cardiovascular health early in life.
"The fact that we're able to see the association … so early is kind of amazing, and it's kind of sobering and exciting," said Kristine Yaffe, a professor of psychiatry and neurology at UCSF, who led the study. "We know these connections are … true for the heart, and now we know it's true for the brain."
Specifically, Yaffe and her team showed that people between the ages of 18 and 30 with high blood pressure, elevated blood glucose and high cholesterol — all indicators of poor cardiovascular health — as well as those with diabetes performed worse on tests of memory, executive function (the ability to plan, organize and pay attention to detail) and mental processing speed than those without the health difficulties. Worse, the effects appear to be cumulative: The longer your blood pressure, fasting blood sugar and cholesterol levels are above recommended levels, the greater your chances for deficits later
About the only glimmer of good news in the study is that elevated cholesterol does not appear to have as much impact as abnormal blood pressure and blood sugar. Also, the cardiovascular problems seen in study participants are not linked to dementia later.
"We can say that almost for sure they don't have dementia," Yaffe said. "All we can say is that the cognitive scores are different, depending on their exposure to these risk factors."
The researchers gave cognitive tests to 3,381 people during the 25th year of a long-term study of cardiovascular problems. They wrote that "to our knowledge, this study is one of the first" to investigate the possible link between cardiovascular risk factors in early life and cognitive function in midlife.
"Greater cumulative exposure to these health problems … in levels above recommended guidelines over 25 years was consistently associated with worse cognitive performance on executive function, processing speed and verbal memory," they wrote in the study, published online March 31 in the journal Circulation.
The reasons for that aren't clear, they wrote, but they speculated that the circulatory problems might limit blood flow to the brain or even damage the brain's blood vessels in ways that aren't apparent until the tests are given.
One limitation of the study is that researchers did not have baseline data on the participants' cognitive function, so they could not compare their performance on the tests over time. The comparison was between people with the risk factors and those without them.
Yaffe said the results may mean that similar research should be done with even younger people and that health officials may want to consider recommending even tighter control of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.


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Spells up your sleeve
Magick is at your fingertips
Step into a mystical fantasy realm alongside the most overpowered, unpredictably funny wizards ever to open a spell book – and work together to banish evil from the magical world of Midgard.
With up to 300 spells to combine, upgrade and experiment with, you and up to three fellow wizards have all the elements you'll need to face the forces of evil. But beware: friendly fire is always a threat to careless spellcasters, giving you a dangerous recipe for a bubbling cauldron of hilarity in your quest to annihilate your enemies.
Be the wizard you want to be with all the robes, staffs and weapons you'll need to customise your mystical character – and experiment with countless combinations of spells and special Magicks to harness the powers that suit your play style.


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iBomber Attack from KISS is available now for download and purchase from Mac Game Store. The arcade action title drops players behind the controls of a tank for 24 levels of explosion filled mayhem as they blast their way through enemy installations and gun down legions of soldiers.
Jump into your tank and get ready to blast your way around Europe and defeat the enemy in this visceral tour of destruction! With 24 missions full of explosive action to go at, iBomber Attack is a dose of high-octane entertainment that you wont be able to put down.Features:TOUR OF DESTRUCTION - From destroying Navel dockyards, airfields and secret bases to gunning down legions of flame-throwing soldiers, this is 24 levels of non-stop, high caliber, action.AWESOME FIREPOWER - Earn Victory Points and collect gold to power-up your tank with Bombs, Bunker Busters, Mini-Guns, Flame Throwers, Rockets, Airstrike's, Supply Drops & Super Boost's.iBOMBER LIVES - Dripping with the quality gameplay, visuals and sounds that made the original iBomber games so loved, iBomber Attacks ensures the legend lives on!Requirements:Mac OS X 10.7 or later1.5 GHz Intel Processor512 MB RAM900 MB HD SpaceOpen GL 2.0 Compatible ATI, NVIDIA, or Intel Graphics Card
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Squirrel Control Kington offer you a complete Squirrel Removal Service We deal in all aspects of Squirrel Control for both domestic and commercial properties.
Our Squirrel Removal service is paramount, Pest Control Herefordshire have built our business not through spending thousands on advertising but from customer referrals and repeat customer business, you will find that all our Pest Controllers will talk you through each step of the way and offer advice on how to deter Squirrels from your property in the future.
You will also find our Squirrel Control prices very reasonable as we are not a large national company and our advertising costs are kept to a minimum, as well as this we can also offer a Same Day Service to any Squirrel problems you may have.
We are all fully qualified here at Pest Control Hereford and we use the latest equipment, so if you find that you have any unwelcomed pests, or even if it's just advice you require, just pick up the phone and give Pest Control Herefordshire a call our helpful team a call today.
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About Squirrels
Gray squirrels are approximately 18 inches in length, which includes their 9 inch tail and they weigh about 1-1.5 lbs. as an adult. Their coloration is usually a grayish colour, however they can have tan hairs in the fur as well and they usually have a white belly.
Their winter coat is grey above with a white underside and their summer coat is shorter, sleeker and more brownish grey Red squirrels have red/brown upper parts in summer but may show some grey on the back in winter, which can sometimes lead to some confusion.
Red squirrels are smaller, lighter, have ear tufts and prominent in the winter coat and brown on the legs and tail. Their natural habitats are wooded areas in tree cavities, and they can also be near hardwoods like oaks and hickory trees.
They will also construct feeding shelters out of leafs. They generally have 2 litters a year, 2-4 young per litter and they normally breed in midwinter and late spring. Gestation is about 44 days. Their diet consists of bird eggs, insects, berries, fruit, vegetables, nuts and nestling birds, squirrels also like to hoard their food.
The Gray squirrels are most active during the day, and can inhabit the attic areas as well as crawl spaces. They like to enter the attic areas from your gutters and nearby trees and bushes. Installing gutter guards, or down spouts with screen may prevent them from climbing up to the roof through a down spout.


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At Gemvara, we believe that the jewelry you wear should be as unique as you. Every beautiful Gemvara Two Stone November Birthstone Citrine Jewelry Under $250 design will be made just for you. Gemvara uses only the highest quality materials to craft your Two Stone November Birthstone Citrine Jewelry Under $250 with meticulous attention to detail. Our precious metals are recycled or responsibly mined. Citrine shimmers with a golden glow.Our wide selection of Two Stone November Birthstone Citrine Jewelry Under $250 by talented designers means you can find rings, earrings, and necklaces that are exactly your style. You can also shop by style, choosing our New Stone Sale - Blue Sapphire, All Silver, or Art Deco Collections. Styles with two gemstones are particularly popular because they can represent two people in love, two children, two parents, or two siblings.When our work is done and you open that box, you'll see your design is even more beautiful when brought to life in the finest precious materials.
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Staffing Solutions for Highly Skilled Needs
As the economy improves and competition for talent grows even tighter, many companies are realizing the need to change the way they approach staffing. Securing the right talent needs to happen faster. Productivity needs to be more aligned with the bottom line. It's about having access to talent just-in-time and on-demand..
Small Business Staffing Solutions Learning Topics:
America's workforce is becoming more fluid. Companies are hiring talent on an "as needed" basis across multiple disciplinary areas. This includes clerical and light industrial work as well as more specialized talent, such as:
In addition to changing workforce needs, how we manage workers is also changing. This has led to smaller firms using outsourced solutions in two key areas:
#1: Flexible Workforce Solutions:
#2: Workforce Management Expertise:
In short, starting a business leads to growing a business, and growing a business requires access to quality talent. Make sure you know where to find the people you need.
...that Kelly® offers a lot more than temporary staffing solutions? Understanding that job seekers need to remain informed, Kelly® offers a free Kelly Jobs App to provide candidates with the latest job updates, career advice, and guidancee. For employers, Kelly offers The Talent Project iPad app and access to a Business Resource Center for the latest information and content related to staffing efficiency and innovation. They also provide a comprehensive array of Business Services.
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"The future is already here — it's just not very evenly distributed." Writer William Gibson said that about the way the future comes, asymmetrically and not all at once. Today, we want to know what is the most futuristic thing about you.
Maybe it's an area of expertise, interest, or research. Maybe it's something you've made or something that you use. It could be a hobby you have, or a style, or an outlook. Or, perhaps, it's just that stack of jetpacks you have piled up in your garage.
Tell us in the comments now, along with a picture too please, what about you is most futuristic.
Image: NASA / Ames Research Center (Archives, 1986).


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Italian Wine
Italian wine has been inextricably linked with its culture and food ever since the Ancient Greeks first staked their vines in Sicily and the south of the country and named the land Oenotria. It is almost impossible to conceive of a meal in Italy at which its wines do not feature be that Italian fine wines or the more humble, simple table variety. This long country bordered by the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas with its mountainous backbone riven with innumerable valleys and a geology blessed with volcanic and limestone-rich soils is ideally suited to the cultivation of grapes for the production of wine. From Piedmont in the north to Sicily in the south viticulture is a way of life and wine is produced in a wide variety of styles and a range of qualities from the everyday to the highly prized, and priced, fine wines. Italy vies with France as a wine producing country with approximately 20% of the world's total production.
Italy has developed a legal structure governing its viticulture and viniculture similar to that which exists in France. At the lower end of the market are the former Vini da Tavola, now renamed Vini d'Italia, as well as wines of specific origin (Indicacion Geografica Tipica a.k.a. IGT). Just as in France the latitude allowed by the regulations governing supposedly lesser wines has resulted in more adventurous producers, and certainly those with an eye on international markets, to plant non-indigenous grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay to make wines of outstanding quality which would appear to be at odds with their lowly status. These Italian wines include the so-called Super Tuscans such as Sassicaia and Tignanello, red wines that have found both critical acclaim and consumer demand leading to premium prices.
Italian D.O.C. wines (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) are defined according to their permitted grape variety, vineyard area, maximum yields and production methods. Examples include Barbera d'Alba from Piedmont, Valpolicella from the Veneto and the sparkling Prosecco from Treviso. A higher quality designation is formed by D.O.C.G. Wines (Denominazione d'Origine Controllata e Garantia) which is a more rigorous classification whose wines are analysed and tasted by government inspectors. Those wines which qualify are sealed with a numbered official seal which guarantees the wine's quality and provenance. Barolo and Barbaresco from Piedmont and Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino, both from Tuscany, are amongst the better known D.O.C.G. wines.
Since 1992 the laws have been tightened up considerably to reduce yields and improve quality, a move which many critics felt had been overdue and which has instilled greater confidence both in the market for Italian wines and also amongst wine producers themselves. I.G.T. Wines (Indicazioni Geografica Tipica) were introduced (similar to the I.G.P. Wines of France) and producers of high quality wines not qualifying for D.O.C. or D.O.C.G. status were encouraged to use this new classification rather than the Vino di Tavola many had formerly been forced to adopt. Although strictly speaking ranked below these other two classifications the consumer market has, in many cases, rewarded these somewhat more creative and single-minded wine producers.
The Cardinal's Cellar offers a small range of extremely high quality Italian wines which will grace any dinner table.
Angelo Veglio, Barolo, 2009
Aged for 2 years in old wooden barrels, this Barolo bears the essential flavours of the area. It is rich yet elegant with complex earthy and violet notes, its great …
Details Colour Red Wine Grape Variety Nebbiolo Country Italy£17.99 As low as: £16.91
Silvano Bolmida, Vigna dei Fantini, Barolo, 2008
A lighter and more fragrant Barolo than is often the case. This Barolo has truly ethereal qualities.
Details Colour Red Wine Grape Variety Nebbiolo Country Italy£30.35 As low as: £28.53
Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto, 2013
This latest release of Guidalberto is amongst the best ever. Drinking now until 2030.
Details Colour Red Wine Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Country Italy£36.29 As low as: £31.93
Tenuta San Guido, Guidalberto, 2013, Magnum
This latest release of Guidalberto is amongst the best ever. Drinking now until 2030.
Details Colour Red Wine Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Country Italy£72.58 As low as: £70.40
Toso, Prosecco doc Spago Frizzante, NV
A naturally semi-sparkling (frizzante) non-vintage Prosecco DOC which is produced in Italy's Veneto region from 100% Glera grapes.
Details Colour Sparkling Wine Grape Variety Glera (Prosecco) Country Italy£10.99 As low as: £9.81
Angelo Veglio, Barolo, 2008
Earthiness and florality are combined in this heady, enchanting Barolo.
Details Colour Red Wine Grape Variety Nebbiolo Country Italy£17.99 As low as: £15.83
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Fattoria di Piazzano, Chianti Riserva Rio Camerata, Tuscany, 2006
Subtle hints of pipe tobacco, plums, leather, licorice and spices flow effortlessly from this mid-weight Chianti Riserva Rio Camerata from Fattoria di Piazzano.
Details Colour Red Wine Grape Variety Sangiovese Country Italy£14.99 As low as: £13.62
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Giribaldi, Barbaresco D.O.C.G., 2006
Giribaldi's Barbaresco DOCG, 2006, is a well-toned wine with a vibrant, attractive nose of cherries and plums with the characteristic undertones of tobacco, leather, cinnamon and wild roses of this wine.
Details Colour Red Wine Grape Variety Nebbiolo Country Italy£21.49 As low as: £20.20
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Giribaldi, Barolo DOCG, 2009
Giribaldi's is one of the better Barolo wines in this hot year. The quality shown this vintage is testament to the winemaker's skills.
Details Colour Red Wine Grape Variety Nebbiolo Country Italy
Silvano Bolmida, Barolo Bussia, 2008
This delicious Barolo Bussia exhibits a spicy, floral and perfumed nose and with notes of cherry, licorice, and tar on the palate.
Details Colour Red Wine Grape Variety Nebbiolo Country Italy£32.99 As low as: £31.01
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text: Holiday presents will soon be under the tree for millions of adolescents. With those gifts may come sibling squabbles over violations of personal space, such as unwanted borrowing of a fashionable clothing item, or arguments over fairness, such as whose turn it is to play a new video game. Those squabbles represent two specific types of sibling conflict that can have different effects on a youth's emotional health, according to a multi-year study by a University of Missouri psychologist. With these findings, parents can learn how to bring peace to the home and encourage their children's healthy psychological development. "Our results show that conflicts about violations of personal space and property are associated with greater anxiety and lower self-esteem one year later in life," said Nicole Campione-Barr, MU assistant professor of psychological science in the College of Arts and Science. "Conflicts over issues of equality and fairness are correlated to greater depression one year later." Campione-Barr and her colleagues studied 145 pairs of mostly European-American, middle-class siblings for one year. The average ages for the pairs were 15 and 12 years. The teens rated different topics of possible conflict, noting the frequency and intensity of the arguments. The arguments were organized into two categories: violations of personal domain or conflicts over fairness and equality. The study then examined correlations among the arguments and teens' reports of depressed mood, anxiety and self-esteem after one year. "Although parents may be inclined to step in as arbiters, previous research has found that parents' interventions into adolescent sibling conflict can be detrimental," said Campione-Barr. "In concert with those prior findings, we believe our research suggests that setting household rules such as 'knock before entering a sibling's room,' can be the best means for parents to resolve disputes and avoid appearing to play favorites. A calendar of chores and defined time limits for turns with a video game can help reduce conflicts over fairness. However, if a parent notes that one child consistently gets the short end of the stick, action should be taken to ensure one child isn't being too subordinate. Also, if most sibling interactions become intense conflicts, a family should seek professional help, especially if violence is involved." Campione-Barr noted that one limitation to her study was that it was largely constrained in its demographic scope to white, middle-class Americans. Other cultures and economic classes may have a different relationshipsdifferent relationships among privacy, fairness and emotional well-being. Although adolescents in some households may not have their own rooms, they still need some degree of respect for personal space from both parents and siblings. For example, parents and siblings should respect the private nature of children's diaries. "The next step in our research will be to examine the positive aspects of relationships among adolescent siblings and parents," said Campione-Barr. "Strong, healthy family relationships are immensely beneficial later in life. For example, there are things people will tell their siblings that they would never tell their parents, or possibly even friends. We are currently studying disclosure and levels of trust among parents, siblings and peers."


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Dear MySQL users, MySQL Connector/ODBC 5.1.12, a new version of the ODBC driver for the MySQL database management system, has been released. This release is the latest release of the 5.1 series and is suitable for use with any MySQL version since 4.1 (It will not work with 4.0 or earlier releases.). The release is now available in source and binary form for a number of platforms from our download pages at http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/odbc/5.1.html and mirror sites. Note that not all mirror sites may be up to date at this point in time, so if you can't find this version on some mirror, please try again later or choose another download site. Enjoy! The MySQL build team at Oracle ========== Changes in MySQL Connector/ODBC 5.1.12 (5 February, 2013) Functionality Added or Changed * The new connection option can_handle_exp_pwd indicates that your application includes error-handling logic to deal with the error code for an expired password. See Connector/ODBC Connection Parameters (http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.5/en/connector-odbc-configu ration-connection-parameters.html) for the details of this connection option and the associated SQL state and native error code. See ALTER USER Syntax (http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.6/en/alter-user.html) for details about password expiration for MySQL server accounts. This new option is added to the Windows GUI, through a checkbox Can Handle Expired Password on the Connection tab of the Details dialog. * The following reserved words were added to the list returned by the SQLGetInfo() ODBC function, for compatibility with the latest MySQL 5.6 syntax: + GET + IO_AFTER_GTIDS + IO_BEFORE_GTIDS + MASTER_BIND + ONE_SHOT + PARTITION + SQL_AFTER_GTIDS + SQL_BEFORE_GTIDS Bugs Fixed * The string returned by the SQLNativeSql function was not null-terminated as it should be. (Bug #14559721) * Specifying certain values for the CHARSET option in the connection string could cause a serious error when a query was executed. (Bug #14363601) * If multiple statements were called using the same statement handle, SQLColumns and possibly other catalog functions could return wrong results. Some field length values were not reset in the descriptor records. The issue occurred even if the statement handle was closed with SQL_CLOSE between the statements. (Bug #14338051) * If an application received a SIGPIPE signal, then another SIGPIPE signal immediately after (before the first signal handler was finished), the application could terminate rather than handling the second signal. (Bug #14303803) * Several catalog or info functions could raise an incorrect error String data, right truncated when only partial information was requested. For example, if the application called SQLDescribeCol(hstmt, ColNumber, ColName, BufferLen, ....), but did not want the column name (ColName == NULL and BufferLen == 0). SQL_SUCCESS_WITH_INFO could also be returned rather than the correct value SQL_SUCCESS. This issue affected many ADO, DAO, and other applications. Affected functions include: Spurious error and incorrect return code: SQLDescribeCol SQLDescribeColA SQLDescribeColW SQLGetInfoA SQLGetInfoW Incorrect return code: SQLColAttribute SQLColAttributeW SQLGetConnectAttr SQLGetConnectAttrW SQLGetCursorName SQLGetCursorNameW SQLGetInfo SQLGetInfoW SQLNativeSql SQLNativeSqlW (Bug #14285620) * Calling the SQLTables function with a very long database or table name could cause a serious error. This fix allows the SQLTables function to accept database and table names with the maximum length of 64 characters. (Bug #14085211) * On a 64-bit system, calls to the SQLBindCol function using indicator variables (through the last parameter) could return incorrect results. (Bug #11766437, Bug #59541) * The symbols SQLInstallDriverEx, SQLInstallDriverExW, and SQLRemoveDriverW were exported, causing incompatibility with some commercial ODBC packages such as DataDirect ODBC, and making Connector/ODBC dependent on the unixODBC library libodbcinst.so.1. This issue was first observed in Connector/ODBC 5.1.8. (Bug #11766724, Bug #59900) * When a column with type TINYTEXT, TEXT, MEDIUMTEXT, or LONGTEXT was retrieved from a table with a binary collation, the text fields were converted to a hexadecimal representation, even though these values were not really BLOBs. The unnecessary conversion could expand the data, causing overflow problems when storing the result values. (Bug #11746572, Bug #27282) Thanks, RE Team -- Kent Boortz, Release Staff engineer Oracle, The MySQL Team Mobile: +46 76 77 69 049
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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - Public School Programme Shenzhen 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 Public School Programme Shenzhen Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> China (Job-related Posts Only) View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message backtothefrontJoined: 02 Sep 2012Posts: 48Location: uk Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:50 am Post subject: Public School Programme Shenzhen I am coming to China next month to work under this new programme. I found out it started last month and some NT are already working in Shenzhen. Is anyone currently working there or going over next month? I am trying to see if they will let me fly to Hong Kong then get a train to Shenzhen or something. Indirect flights to Shenzhen take ages and are pricey! Is this usually allowed? Back to top 7969Joined: 26 Mar 2003Posts: 5782Location: Coastal Guangdong Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2012 12:00 pm Post subject: Easiest way to Shenzhen from the Hong Kong Airport is one of the mainland transport services in Terminal 2 of the airport. They run mini-buses to almost anywhere in Shenzhen (most major hotels, bus and train station etc). Using one of these companies also negates the need for you to lug your bags all over the place and over the border crossing as you cross over to Shenzhen without leaving the van. Cost: ~ HK$180. Back to top finmarJoined: 28 Sep 2012Posts: 6 Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2012 11:58 pm Post subject: Shenzhen Public Schools I am coming to China next month to work under this new programme. I found out it started last month and some NT are already working in Shenzhen. Is anyone currently working there or going over next month? How is to work in Shenzhen Government Program? How is housing? Back to top roadwalkerJoined: 24 Aug 2005Posts: 1750Location: Ch Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 1:46 am Post subject: Definitely fly to Hong Kong. There is no need to patch together extra legs of your long flight, and it makes no difference regarding your visa if you enter the mainland at an airport or over land. Back to top finmarJoined: 28 Sep 2012Posts: 6 Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 1:54 am Post subject: Thanks Roadwalker! I wanted info about work in Shenzhen Public Schools. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> China (Job-related Posts Only) 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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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday put out for public comment its controversial proposal on private-offering promotion under the JOBS Act.
After repeated complaints, SEC Chairwoman Mary Schapiro decided to back away from issuing the rule and instead put the rule out for public comment. The agency was barraged with complaints from groups like the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) and Americans for Financial Reform (AFR) for circumventing its traditional practice of putting rules out for comment before issuing them.
The Commission will seek public comment on the proposed rules for 30 days.
At an open meeting on Wednesday, Schapiro said that Rule 506 "is one of the exemptions that has been widely used by U.S. and foreign issuers to raise capital without registering their securities offerings." In 2011, she said, "the estimated amount of capital raised in these types of exempt offerings was just over $1 trillion, which is comparable to the amount of capital raised in registered offerings during this same period."
These figures, she continued, "underscore the importance of these exemptions for companies seeking capital in the United States."
When the commission adopted Rule 506 more than three decades ago, the agency said, "the issuer, or any person acting on its behalf, could use the exemption only if they were not offering or selling securities through general solicitation or general advertising," Schapiro explained.
But the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act directs the SEC "to lift this prohibition as well as a similar prohibition contained in Rule 144A of the Securities Act," she said, and with respect to Rule 506 offerings, the Act "directs the Commission to permit such general solicitation, provided that all purchasers of the securities are accredited investors."
The JOBS Act further says that the SEC's rule "shall require the issuer to take reasonable steps to verify" an investor's accredited status, using such methods as determined by the agency.
NASAA President Jack Herstein wrote in a recent blog for AdvisorOne that Rule 506 allows certain private placements to be sold to investors without SEC registration. "By definition, these are limited investment offerings that are highly illiquid, generally lack transparency and have little regulatory oversight," Herstein wrote.
The proposed rules would require an issuer that uses general solicitation to "take reasonable steps to verify" that all of the purchasers are accredited investors, the SEC explains.
"Whether the steps taken are reasonable would be an objective determination, based on the particular facts and circumstances of each offering and investor," Schapiro said. The proposing release explains how this framework would operate.
"I hope that we will receive comment on this aspect of the proposal most particularly, as it is clear from the statute that taking reasonable steps to verify accredited investor status is part and parcel of permitting general solicitation," Schapiro continued. "The comments we receive will enable the commission to have the benefit of the views expressed by issuers, investors and other market participants on the proposal before the rules are finalized."
Schapiro said that while she believes "it will be incredibly important for the commission to take a thorough look at the private placement market in the future, I think at this point it is appropriate that we undertake this more narrow mandate that Congress placed upon us through the JOBS Act."
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Schapiro also noted the "significant change" taking place in the private offering landscape as a result of legislative changes, which will be important for the SEC to consider as it reviews Regulation D—of which Rule 506 is a part—which spells out conditions for selling securities without registering them with the SEC.
The legislative changes range from who can invest, to who can use the registration exemption, to how the offerings are conducted, to the consequences of completing private offerings, Schapiro said.
For instance, the Dodd-Frank Act changed the accredited investor net worth test for Regulation D offerings by eliminating the investor's primary residence from the calculation. "That same provision prohibits [the SEC] from changing the net worth test before July 2014," Schapiro said.
Dodd-Frank also addresses the process for how the SEC determines who is an accredited investor under its rules, Schapiro continued, and "directs us to undertake a review of the definition as it relates to natural persons in its 'entirety' beginning four years after the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act to determine whether the definition should be adjusted."


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Streaming Museum, an international public art and online museum, will celebrate its Fourth anniversary on January 31 with the US premiere of "Emotion Forecast" and "Occupy Wall Screens," real-time artworks by the renowned French artist Maurice Benayoun.
"Emotion Forecast" and "Occupy Wall Screens" are part of Maurice Benayoun's ongoing series on the "Mechanics of Emotions" which translate emotions into maps, performances, the Emotion Vending Machine, and sculpture relics of the world.
The reception will take place from 6 to 8 pm on January 31, 2012, at the Eventi Hotel's Bar Basque, designed by futurist Syd Mead (839 Avenue of the Americas). Guests will meet Benayoun and enjoy dramatic views of the exhibition on the Big Screen. Please RSVP by January 29.
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With the average S&P 500 dividend yield higher than the 1.8% ten-year Treasury yield, and some pundits warning of a possible bubble in bonds, many investors are turning to dividend-paying stocks for income heading into next year. Morningstar today taps some of its favorite stock pickers to name their top ten dividend stock picks, and the resulting list is heavy on healthcare companies (plus one cigarette maker that can help land you in the hospital). Without further ado, the top 10:
- GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), ($44.00 share price, 5.26% dividend yield)
- ConocoPhillips (COP) ($59.57, 4.44%)
- Intel (INTC), ($21.24, 4.25%)
- Eli Lilly (LLY) ($49.14, 3.98%)
- Novartis (NVS) ($64.01, 3.88%)
- Merck (MRK) ($43.84, 3.91%)
- Philip Morris (PM) ($85.16, 3.99%)
- Pfizer (PFE) ($25.44, 3.77%)
- Sysco (SYY) ($32.01, 3.50%)
- Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) ($70.98, 3.44%)
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Much as we've seen in previous periods, our list of the top 10 dividend-yielding stocks held by our top managers is dominated by health-care stocks, with drug manufacturers accounting for six of the 10 names listed above. The relatively stable free cash flows that are generated by these firms, which tend not to be affected as much by economic cycles than other dividend-producing stocks (with the exception of utilities), makes them somewhat more attractive to our managers. While there is some risk to the drug companies' earnings power, as many are facing patent expirations in the near term, it is unlikely, in the view of our analysts, to result in dividend cuts for the names listed above.
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- Ultrasound (General, Echocardiography, Maternal/Fetal Medicine, Academic)
Each of these programs is designed to provide a flexible and individualized learning experience. Visiting fellows have the opportunity to participate in film interpretation, observe procedures and techniques, study teaching file cases, as well as attend regularly scheduled case reviews and interdisciplinary conferences. See the individual listings for more detailed information on each Visiting Fellowship.
Visiting Fellowships are available for periods ranging from one week to one year. Standard tuition for a Visiting Fellowship is $250 per day, $1,200 for the first week and $900 for each week up to one month, and $500 per week thereafter. MFM Ultrasound is $1,200/week, $3,900/1 month, $7,000/3 months, $21,000/year. Enrollment in the Visiting Fellowship program is limited and application in advance of the desired fellowship period is required. CME credit is available for Visiting Fellowships. Jefferson Medical College designates this activity for up to 150 hours in Category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. There are options for splitting time between services.
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Go behind-the-scenes in the recording booth with Sean Bean as he discusses working on Civilization VI.
Go behind-the-scenes in the recording booth with Sean Bean as he discusses working on Civilization VI.
Dan Ackerman from CNET gives you a tour of the Alienware Steam Machine in this first look at the small PC and its included controller.
Josh spent some time with the final version of the Steam Controller, and tests whether you'll be able to ditch your keyboard/mouse and traditional gamepad.
Come listen to the Civ V team leads as they share never-before shared stories of early prototype ideas from the prehistory of Civ V.
Here's a quick look at some games being played with the prototype version of the Steam Controller -- the same version that Valve will be shipping to 300 Steam users ...
Voting in our Greatest Game Series of the Decade brackets? Don't place your votes without getting the rundown on the top 16 games first!
This week we check out Civilization V: Brave New World, Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection, NCAA Football 14, Guncraft, and Toki Tori 2.
Sid Meier's Civilization V's second expansion, Brave New World, introduces nine new civilizations, international trade, and victory through cultural dominance.
Have you ever wondered how and where video game cutscenes are made? We visited Sydney visual effects studio Plastic Wax to take a peek behind the curtain.
Trade routes are highlighted in this featurette for Civilization V: Brave New World.
Learn about the policies and ideologies in Sid Meier's Civilization V: Brave New World.
Culture and Tourism are highlighted in this featurette for Civilization V: Brave New World.
Cam and Seb are joined by special guest Nick from CNET for a Game of Thrones themed Civilization V adventure. Behold the quite wonderful Mod of Ice and Fire.
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These are GameSpot's Strategy Game of the Year Nominees for 2012.
Mistaking Ramkhamhaeng for Yul Brynner, The United States of Ethiopia declares war on Siam.
Gods and King's increased hit points makes the Huns invasion of Japanese Africa last for several hundred years.
The United States of Ethiopia spreads Buddhism to the Russian Mediterranean. Elsewhere, Gandhi brings Hinduism to Atilia of Pakistan.
Find out how the faithful are rewarded in this video review for Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods & Kings.
Engage in new quests, global competitions and much more in Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods & Kings, available now.
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LEGO Batman 2, Brave: The Video Game, and Pokemon Conquest are heading your way in this weeks new releases.
Find out all the gory details about the new civilizations, leaders and mechanics in the upcoming Civilization V expansion pack, Gods & Kings.
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This week brings a host of PC titles, including Final Fantasy XIV and Civilization V.
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text: Back Watch Your Weight When is watching your weight necessary? According to the CDC, more than 68 percent of U.S. adults older than 20 are either overweight or obese. Extra weight is a concern because it may cause new health issues or worsen already existing health problems. To help you determine if your weight is within a normal range, you can use this BMI calculator. Maintaining a healthy weight is especially important if you have or have had any of the following conditions: Heart disease Type 2 diabetes Stroke High blood pressure Cancer of the uterus, gallbladder, kidney, stomach, breast, or colon High total cholesterol level If your weight is not in the healthy range for your height and build, the best way to lose weight is to set a reasonable goal and lose it slowly and gradually. Develop a healthy pattern of eating and exercising that you can follow for the rest of your life. Healthy tips for maintaining your weight Follow these nutrition tips for maintaining a healthy weight: Remember, a calorie is a calorie, no matter if it is from fat, protein, or carbohydrate. High-fat foods generally have more calories than foods that are high in carbohydrates or protein, but the truth is, the best way to lose weight is to eat fewer calories than you burn each day. While it is possible to eat a larger quantity of foods that are low in fat as long as they are also low in calories, be sure to check labels or read educational materials to make sure. Fruits, vegetables, and other foods that are low in fat and calories can also help reduce your risk for heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Start your day off right by eating breakfast. Drink 100 percent fruit juice (canned, from a carton, or freshly squeezed) with breakfast, or take a can to drink at work. Spruce up your breakfast -- a banana or handful of berries will liven up your cereal, yogurt, waffles, or pancakes. Take a piece of fruit to munch on during your commute. Use butter and margarine sparingly. Even better, switch to reduced-fat margarine or try jelly on your bread, bagels, and other baked goods. Use "lite" or low-fat dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt, or sour cream). Use in recipes and drink 1 percent or skim milk. You will still get the nutrients and taste but not the fat. When you make or buy a salad, a little bit of salad dressing, about 1 tablespoon, goes a long way. Even better, use "lite" or fat-free salad dressing. The same principle applies when using condiments, a little mayonnaise is all you need. Or use the "lite" or fat-free kind. Choose the leanest cuts of meat such as beef round, loin, sirloin, pork loin chops, turkey, chicken, and roasts. All cuts with the name "loin" or "round" are lean. If you cook it yourself, trim all visible fat and drain the grease. Use oils sparingly (try olive and canola oils). Bake chicken without the skin. Substitute a potato for french fries. Choose healthy, quick, and easy-to-grab foods such as little bags or containers of ready-to-eat vegetables (such as celery sticks, cucumber wedges, and cherry tomatoes). Or, make healthier choices for snacks that are store-bought, such as pretzels. Keep them with you in your briefcase, office, car, and home. Substitute low-fat or fat-free baked goods, cookies, and ice cream. They still taste great. Cut down on the portion size and how often you eat these items. Or, choose fruit. It tastes great, is filling, and provides energy. Eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full. Take smaller portions. Never go back for seconds. Typical restaurant servings are often twice the size of a single serving. When dining out or ordering in, ask for half of a serving or a "doggy bag." That way you will not be as full, and you can have some tomorrow. Fast food does not have to be high in fat and calories if you are careful. Try ordering a lean roast beef or grilled chicken sandwich. Keep the portions to regular and small. No "double" anything or "going large." Order items without the cheese. Regular exercise is critical to effectively manage your weight. Here are some exercise tips for maintaining a healthy weight: Aerobic exercises and strengthening exercises burn calories by increasing heart rate. Try to include all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Physical activity need not be strenuous to achieve health benefits. No matter what your age, you can benefit from a moderate amount of physical activity, preferably daily. The same moderate amount of activity can be obtained in longer sessions of moderately intense activities (such as 30 minutes of brisk walking) as in shorter sessions of more strenuous activities (such as 15 to 20 minutes of jogging). If you have been sedentary, you should start with short intervals (five to 10 minutes) of physical activity and gradually build up to the desired level of activity. If you have a chronic health problem, such as heart disease, diabetes, or obesity, or if you are at high risk for these conditions, first consult your health care provider before beginning a new program of physical activity. If you are older than 50 and plan to begin a program of vigorous physical activity, first consult your health care provider to be sure you do not have heart disease or other health problems. Start slow and increase the exercise intensity as your strength and endurance grow. Do exercises that you will enjoy. If you like to walk and talk with friends, find a partner and develop a walking routine. If you want to release stress-related energy or anxiety, try kick boxing. The point is--get involved in an exercise program you will enjoy! Finally, choose to be active throughout the day. Use the stairs instead of the elevator; do wall pushups while you wait for the breakfast coffee to brew; park at the far end of the parking lot and walk briskly to the building. Even small changes -- when consistently done -- can make a big difference in your overall fitness level. Don't get discouraged if you miss a day. Vacations, illness, and schedule changes may interrupt your exercise plans. Just get back on track when the interruption is done.


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Vermont's push for universal, publicly funded, single-payer health care is going ahead no matter what, Gov. Peter Shumlin said, but he hailed the U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding the federal Affordable Care Act as a big boost for the state's efforts.Shumlin described last Thursday as "a great day for Vermonters and a great day for Americans." But, he added, "I would say that of all the states of the Union, the least to be impacted by the Affordable Care Act is probably the state of Vermont."
That's because Vermont's health care overhaul, which legislation passed last year says will be implemented by 2017, goes well beyond the federal law, in the direction of a Canadian-style public system.
The biggest impact from the federal law will be money: an estimated $400 million a year in tax credits to help people with low and moderate incomes buy health insurance. That's expected to provide a partial answer to a big and still unanswered question: how Vermont will pay for its new health care system.
The federal government also is expected to provide the state hundreds of millions more to help it set up new computer networks to manage patient information. That's widely seen as needed to control cost through increased efficiency. The state on Friday will submit an application for a federal grant of up to $118 million, mostly for information technology and the personnel to set it up, said Robin Lunge, Shumlin's director of health care reform.
But those sums are just a fraction of the roughly $5 billion a year Vermont spends on health care. Critics of the health program backed by Shumlin and his fellow Democrats who control the Legislature complain that a plan has yet to be devised for how it will be paid for. The 2011 law calls for the administration to recommend a financing mechanism when lawmakers return for a new session next January.
Shumlin argues, and did so again last Thursday, that Vermont is spending the money now; he just wants to change how that happens. He especially wants to remove the expectation that employers pay for their workers' health coverage, saying that will be a boon to job creation.
Vermont is fully on board with the federal law's call for setting up a regulated health insurance marketplace, called an exchange, where consumers will be able to shop for price and compare coverage offered by various types of health insurance beginning in January 2014.
But the state's 2011 law calls for the exchange to be just a steppingstone toward the goal of having all Vermont residents covered by a public health insurance program, with just one entity — a single payer — sending money to doctors, hospitals and other providers.
Another key to Vermont's project is cost controls. The state wants to move away from the traditional "fee-for-service" model of paying for health care, in which the more of a procedure a health professional performs, the more he or she gets paid. Instead, various types of "global budget" are being considered, in which hospitals and medical practices would be paid a set amount for caring for a given populations, likely with bonuses for keeping people healthier.
State officials and Vermont's three-person congressional delegation in Washington have been pushing legislation that would move up the date in the Affordable Care Act when states can get waivers from some of its requirements, from 2017 to 2014. Vermont would use such a waiver — essentially a you-don't-have-to allowance — to move from the exchange to a single-payer system.
Lunge said a key to getting a waiver under the federal law is ensuring that whatever replaces the exchange results in at least as high a percentage of the population having health insurance.
Shumlin said last week that now that the federal law has been upheld, he may have some new allies pushing Congress for waivers among conservative governors likely to have their own reasons to seek outs from some parts of the federal law.
"This decision probably gives us allies in our quest, in our plea for flexibility in Vermont among Tea Party governors (who) are going to want flexibility for different reasons," Shumlin said.
As for the individual mandate, the much-discussed requirement in the federal law that every American must have health insurance or pay a penalty, that won't be an issue in Vermont, Shumlin said.
"We'll be the first state in the country where health care is a right and not a privilege and where you get health insurance because of your residency, not because of a mandate," he said.
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LOS ANGELES (thefutoncritic.com) -- Four dramas, a comedy and a game show were among CBS' first wave of series pick-ups at the start of upfront week on Monday.
Among the dramas: the Jimmy Smits-led "Cane" (formerly "Los Duques"), about a multi-generational Latin American family in the rum business; "Moonlight" (formerly "Twilight"), which stars "The Shield's" Alex O'Loughlin as a private investigator who is a vampire; "Swingtown," an ensemble drama set during the 1970s about the impact of sexual liberation; and the musical "Viva Laughlin," about a family man (Lloyd Owen) who dreams of opening a casino in Laughlin, Nevada.
As for the comedy, "The Big Bang Theory" stars Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki as brilliant theoretical physicists who meet a woman (Kaley Cuoco) who shows them how little they know about real life.
And finally, "The Power of 10" features contestants as they try to guess the results of nationwide surveys with the finalist moving on to a bonus round in which their winnings multiply by 10 for each of its five questions - up to $10 million. Drew Carey hosts.
The Eye presents its schedule to the advertising community on Wednesday. As always, for more details on these projects visit the links to the right.