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Whatever else happens between Hostess and the union beyond this point, let's be clear that it was the union (and more specifically the absurd work rules and compensation packages the union foisted upon Hostess) that brought the company to this point.
As Thomas Sowell notes, the union killed the goose that laid the golden eggs.
Many people think of labor unions as organizations to benefit workers, and think of employers who are opposed to unions as just people who don't want to pay their employees more money. But some employers have made it a point to pay their employees more than the union wages, just to keep them from joining a union.
Why would they do that, if it is just a question of not wanting to pay union wages? The Twinkies bankruptcy is a classic example of costs created by labor unions that are not confined to paychecks.
The work rules imposed in union contracts required the company that makes Twinkies, which also makes Wonder Bread, to deliver these two products to stores in separate trucks. Moreover, truck drivers were not allowed to load either of these products into their trucks. And the people who did load Twinkies into trucks were not allowed to load Wonder Bread, and vice versa.
All of this was obviously intended to create more jobs for the unions' members. But the needless additional costs that these make-work rules created ended up driving the company into bankruptcy, which can cost 18,500 jobs. The union is killing the goose that laid the golden egg.
Unions are, and should be, a part of our labor markets. Workers have every right to form their associations and negotiate contracts through those associations for their labor. The problem is that, under American law, businesses are all but locked into a suicide pact with the unions. Whereas in every other sort of contractual transaction, if one part or the other is dissatisfied they can walk away at the end of the contract. But not so with labor. Under American law, employees can get rid of a union through a petition and vote process regulated by the National Labor Relations Board. But if an employer no longer wants to sign contracts with a union their only choice is to lock the union out indefinitely, something that is subject to the scrutiny of the NLRB and potentially the courts. And even if the lockout withstands that scrutiny, it never really ends.
The reason why companies like Hostess allow themselves to be entrapped in such absurd labor contracts is because often, in the short term, those contracts are less hassle than being rid of the union itself.
That needs to end. Employers must have the same right to walk away from a union as employees have.


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SSC looking at return of Northeast Michigan Conference
STANDISH — The Standish-Sterling school board will look at a proposal to form a new Northeast Michigan Conference (NEMC) for all of its non-football sports programs in the 2013-2014 school year at its April 8 board meeting.
Superintendent Darren Kroczaleski said that superintendents, school board members, and athletic directors from SSC, Pinconning Area Schools, John Glenn, and Tawas met at the end of February to discuss reforming the defunct league, before taking the proposals back to their school boards.
"It helps with scheduling, because once you're in a league like this, your dates are pretty much set," Kroczaleski said. "You have league schools that you schedule. The biggest thing other than that is it allows athletes to get all-conference honors.
Kroczaleski said the schools would still be able to schedule games with other schools outside the conference, but this will reduce the amount of work needed to hash out a sports schedule with league games already set.
He said Pinconning, Tawas, and John Glenn have all passed the NEMC resolution as of March 18, leaving SSC as the sole district yet to take it up.
Since the former NEMC dissolved a couple years ago when member Ogemaw Heights joined the Big North Conference, Kroczaleski said SSC has been independent and unaffiliated with any leagues. Pinconning has also been unaffiliated during that time period.
Tawas had been a member of the Huron Shores League, Kroczaleski said, but once all the other schools in the league voted to join the North Star League, it was interested in entering into a new NEMC.
Football is not going to be included in the new NEMC agreement, he said, due to the size of John Glenn's student body.
"Their high school enrollment around 900 students," Kroczaleski said. "They're probably more than double the size of some of the other three schools. They're definitely bigger than anyone else."
Kroczaleski said the conference is open to additional members, but a four-school league is still a start. The cost to the school district should be nearly nonexistent, he said, other than possibly conference dues. He expected those would be minimal if they are required.
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EXPOSING THE PAST AND PRESENT The Basset Table, a new adaptation of Susannah Centlivres Restoration comedy, will be performed at Here Arts Center July 3-13. A cast of women portray 1952-era starlets from television who must choose between the thrill of the straight flush or the security of a proper marriage. Performances are July 3, 5, 9, 11 and 13 at 8:30 p.m. and July 6 and 12 at 4 p.m. Here Arts Center, 145 Sixth Ave., 212-868-4444. Tickets are $15.
DRAWING LIFE WHERE THERE IS NONE The Tarot card drawings of Catya Plate, featuring the anthropomorphism of clothespins, can be seen through Aug. 2 at Art Resources Transfer. Plates new work evokes everything from acupuncture to sadomasochism in this creepy yet compelling work. The gallery at 210 11th Ave. is open Tues. through Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m. For more information about Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Clothespins, call 212-691-5956.
ACA GALLERIES, 529 W. 20th St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-206-8080: Metamorphosis, a survey of paintings, through July 5.
A.I.R. GALLERY, 511 W. 25th St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 255-6651: Wish You Were Here Too! postcards, through July 19; New Moves group exhibition, through July 19.
Andrew edlin gallery, 529 W. 20th St., 6th fl., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., edlingallery.com: MICHAEL RYAN, paintings, through July 12.
ANTON KERN GALLERY, 532 W. 20th St., Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 367-9663: EDWARD KRASINSKI, site specific installation, through Aug. 1.
APEXART, 291 Church St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 431-5270: 2003 Summer Program, groups exhibit featuring KATY SIEGAL, through July 26.
Art resources transfer inc., 210 11th Ave., #403, Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-691-5956: Everything You Wanted to Know About Clothespins, works on paper by CATYA PLATE, July 2-Aug. 2.
Axel raben gallery, 526 W. 26th St., #304, Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-647-9064: Lost Worlds: Apocalyptic & Utopian Visions, group exhibition, through July 26.
BLUE MOUNTAIN GALLERY, 530 W. 25th St., 4th fl., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., (646) 486-4730: 36 Views, photography & painting by READ BALDWIN, July 8-26.
Bowery Gallery, 530 W. 25th St., 4th fl., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 646-230-6655: SAM THURSTON, sculpture & painting, throughJuly 5; MARJORIE KRAMER, drawings & paintings, through July 5.
Broome street gallery, 498 Broome St., Daily, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-226-6085: 5th nnual Celebration of Possibilities, Invitational exhibition through Aug. 9.
The center for book arts, 28 W. 27th St., Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 212-481-0295: Who We Are, Summer Salon, through Aug.
CENTER FOR JEWISH HISTORY, 15 W. 16th St., hours vary, please call, 294-8301: Leo Baeck Institute Gallery: Stateman Without a State, an exhibit documenting Dr. Nahum Goldman, through Sep. 8.
CHERYL PELAVIN FINE ARTS, INC., 13 Jay St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-925-9424: Flora & Fauna Manifestations, group exhibition, through Aug. 16..
CLAMPART, 531 W. 25th St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 646-230-0020: Boys of Summer: Photographs of & About Men, work by various artists, through Sep. 6.
Clockwork-apple gallery, 32B Gansvoort St., Daily, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-229-1187: Namibian Panoramic Landscapes, photographs by CHRISTO HOLLOWAY, through July 30.
DCA GALLERY, 525 W. 22nd St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-255-5511: Edge of Motion, paintings by BJARNE WERNER SORENSEN, through July 19.
DEBS & CO., 525 W. 26th St., 2nd fl., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-243-2070: The Worlds a Mess, Its in My Kiss, group exhibition, through July 18.
DEITCH PROJECTS, 76 Grand St., Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-343-7300: Assume Vivid Astro Focus VII, multimedia installation by the group of the same name, through Aug. 15.
DENISE BIBRO FINE ART, INC., 529 W. 20th St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-647-7030: City Dwellers & Recent Work, paintings by MARK HADJIPATERAS, through July 3; Illusions & Reflections, paintings & works on paper by LISA DINHOFER, through July 3.
DFN GALLERY, 176 Franklin St., call for hours, 212-334-3400: The Burbs, group exhibition, through Aug. 29.
THE DRAWING CENTER, 35 Wooster St., Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-219-2166: ROSA EL-HASSAN, drawings, through July 26.
THE EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE, 197 E. Broadway, Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-9 a.m., Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-780-2300: Black & White Photography, group exhibition, July 9-Aug. 8.
ETHAN COHEN FINE ARTS, 37 Walker St., Tue.-Fri., noon-6 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 625-1250: Making China, contemporary Chinese art by 13 artists, curated by HUANG DU & BINGYI HUANG, call for closing date.
FEIGEN CONTEMPORARY, 535 W. 20th St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 929-0500: Online, group exhibition, through Aug. 9.
F.I.N. Arts, 67 Liberty St., Thu.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-233-1673: Inagural Group Show, through July 12.
Finance museum gallery, 28 Broadway, call for hours, 212-908-4695: Pan Am & the Golden Age of Air Travel, celebrating the centenial anniversary of Pan Am, through Oct. 31.
FLORENCE LYNCH GALLERY, 531-539 W. 25th St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-924-3290: Hypertexture, group exhibition, through July 24.
Fraunces Tavern Museum, 54 Pearl St., Mon.-Tue., Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu., 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-425-1778 : Frances Tavern: Forging a New Nation, exhibit tracing museum history, throug Dec. 31.
GAGOSIAN GALLERY, 55 W. 24th St., Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 741-1111: A Gathering of Time, new work by CY TWOMBLY, through July 12.
Gallery Juno, 568 Broadway, Suite 604B, Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-431-1515: Summer Group Show, group exhibition, through July 30.
GALLERY HENOCH, 555 W. 25th St., Tue.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 917-305-0003: Summer Season Group Show, through Aug. 2.
GEORGE BILLIS GALLERY, 508-526 W. 26th St., 9th Fl., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 645-2621: JOHN BRAINARD, new collages, through July 19; ALEJANDRO MAZON, work on vintage paper, through July 19.
Gorney bravin & Lee, 534 W. 26th St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-352-8374: JAMES SIENNA, drawings, through July 31.
GREENWICH HOUSE POTTERY, 16 Jones St., Tue.-Fri., 2:30-6:30 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., or by appointment, 212-242-4106: Art In Our Neighborhoods, pottery & sculpture by senior citizens, July 9-31.
HEBREW UNION COLLEGE, One W. Fourth St., Mon.-Thur., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri., 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 824-2205: Rebirth After the Holocaust: The Bergen-Belsen Displaced Persons Camp, 1945-1950, historical photo exhibition, through July 3, 2003.
Henry street settlement, 466 Grand St., call for hours, 212-598-0400: A Theory of Relative Power, group exhibition, through July 19; LEAH OATES, new photographic works, through July 3.
Ise cultural foundation, 555 Broadway, Tue.-Sat., noon-6 p.m., 212-925-1649: -[not(painting)]: extending the field, group exhibition, through July 19.
JACK SHAINMAN GALLERY, 513 W. 20th St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-645-1701: Sporadic Exchange, sound sculpture & installation by JEAN-PIERRE GAUTHIER, through July 31.
JAY HAWKINS GALLERY, 526 W. 26th St., #712, Wed.-Sat.., noon-6 p.m., 646-638-2883: Party on the East Side, ink, bronze & pearl powder on paper by CARRI SKOCZEK, through July 10.
John stevenson gallery, 338 W. 23rd St., Yue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-352-0070: The Art of the Nude, photographs by RUTH BERNHARD & IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM, through Aug. 16.
JULIE SAUL GALLERY, 535 W. 22nd St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-627-2410: New Film Paintings, paintings by CARTER POTTER, through Aug. 15.
JUNE KELLY GALLERY, 591 Broadway, Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-226-1660: According to Nadelman: Contemporary Affinities, group exhibition of 13 artists, through Aug. 1.
LEICA GALLERY, 670 Broadway, Tue.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat., noon-6 p.m., 777-3051: Last Journey, photographs by INGE MORATH, through Aug. 9.
LOWER EAST SIDE TENEMENT MUSEUM, 90 Orchard St., Tue.-Sat., call for hours, 800-965-4827: THE LEVINE FAMILY GARMENT SHOP, an exhibit exploring the garment industry & immigrant history of the Lower East Side, feat. the apartment of the Levines, Jewish immigrants from Poland that lived in the building in the early 1880s, open-ended.
Lower manhattan cultural council, 1 Wall St., 2nd fl., go to lmcc.net for hours & information: Mocroviews/NYC Unit, a creative exploration of downtowns past, through Aug. 1; Regarding the Mihrab, installation, through Aug. 17.
Manhattan graphics center, 481 Washington St., Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-219-8783: Experiments in Transfer Prints, new work by LARRY SHULTE, July 5-27.
Mecelleria, 48 Gansvoort St., call for hours, 212-741-2555: Paintings of the Meat Packing District, a group exhibition, through July 17.
MICHAEL INGBAR GALLERY, 568 Broadway, call for hours, 212-334-1100: Views of Manhattan, group exhibition featuring three gallery artists, July 8-Sep. 5.
Michael Perez Gallery, 11 Harrison St., call for hours, 212-966-7278: Tres Amigos, group exhibition, through July.
Miller/geisler GALLERY, 511 W. 25th St., call for hours, 212-255-2885: LESLEY PUNTON, new paintings, July 2-31; PETER STANFIELD, new work, July 2-31.
Minetta brook, 105 Hudson St., #411, call for hours, 212-431-7165: Watershed: The Hudson Valley Art Project, group exhibition, through December 31.
Museum of chinese in the americas, 70 Mulberry St., 2nd fl., call for hours, 212-619-4785: Living Through History: Chinatown Stories, large collection, open ended.
MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE, 18 First Place, Sun.-Wed., 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m., Thur. 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 501-6130: call for current exhibitions.
M.Y. ART PROSPECTS, 574 W. 27th St., 2nd fl., Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-268-7132: IGNACIO BURGOS, new paintings, through July 5; Espirito de Habana, emerging Cuban artists from Havana, July 10-Aug. 9.
Nancy hoffman gallery, 429 W. Broadway, Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., call for summer hours, 212-966-6676: Concepts, Ideas, Inventions, group exhibition, through July 3.
NEW YORK CITY FIRE MUSEUM, 278 Spring St., Tue.-Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 691-1303: Classic firefighting equipment & art, ongoing.
Broadway windows, Broadway at E. Tenth St., 24 hours a day, 212-998-5751: Succulence, installation by ILLIA BARGER, through July 7.
Grey Art Gallery, 100 Washington Sq. E., call for hours, 998-6780: Not Neutral: Contemporary Swiss Photography, group exhibition, through July 19.
Maison Francaise, 16 Washington Mews, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-998-8750: call for current exhibition information.
WASHINGTON Square Windows, 80 Washington Square East, 24 hours, 7 Days, 212-998-5748: Seed, installation, through Aug. 18.
Nicole klagsbrun, 526 W. 26th St., Room 213, Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-243-3335: Paintings on a Theme, paintings by DONNA MOYLAN, through Aug. 1.
NOHO GALLERY, 530 W. 25th St., 4th fl., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 201-432-3272: Love Colors, paintings by LAN NGUYEN, through July 12.
The paintings center, 52 Greene St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-343-1060: American Women Artists at Cape Cornwall, England, 1992-2002, group exhibition, through July 19.
Paul Kasmin Gallery, 293 10th Ave., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-563-4474: The American Landscape, group exhibition, July 9-Aug. 15.
Pen & Brush Club, 16 E. Tenth St., Daily, 3-7 p.m., 212-475-3669: call for current exhibition information.
Phyllis Kind Gallery, 136 Greene St., Tue.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-925-1200: EUGENE GABRITSCHEWSKY & BORIS KOSCHEISHVILI, works on paper, through July 31.
POSTERITATI MOVIE POSTERS, 239 Centre St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun., noon-6 p.m., 226-2207: The Freed Unit & The Golden Age of the MGM Musical, July 1-31.
PRINCE STREET GALLERY, 530 W. 25th St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 646-230-0246: CHARLES WELLES, marble sculptures, through July 19.
RICCO MARESCA GALLERY, 529 W. 20th St., 3rd Fl., Tue.-Sat. 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-627-4819: In Camera, large format color photographs by LUIS MALLO, through July 18; Frenetic, recent works on paper by BARBARA SIMON, through July 18.
Rocking house cafe, 182 Eighth Ave., Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m., 212-381-7098: Celestial Happenings, recent paintings by STEVEN MILLER, through Aug. 8.
Ronald feldman fine arts, 31 Mercer Street, Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 212-226-3232: Drawings & Objects as Parts of Some Other Idea, by CLEMENS WEISS, through Aug. 1.
SALMAGUNDI CLUB, 47 Fifth Ave., daily, 1-5 p.m., 255-7740: Flowers, group exhibition, through July 25.
Sandra gering gallery, 534 W. 22nd St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 646-336-7183: Split, group exhibition, Juy 3-Sep. 6.
The scene gallery, 42 Rivington St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., or by appointment, 212-674-0508: DENIS STUART, paintings, through July 17.
School of visual arts, Eastside Gallery, 214 East 21st St., Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-592-2010: Processes, MFA student exhibition, June 21-July 23; SVA Gallery, 209 E. 23rd St., Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 212-592-2010: Cliches & Truisms, two SVA students, through July 19.
SOHO PHOTO, 15 White St., Thur., 6-8 p.m., Fri.-Sun., 1-6 p.m., or by appointment, 212-226-8571: Double Exposure: The Annual Member/Guest Exhibition, group show of phorography, July 8-Aug. 9; Winning photographs from the National Competition, July 8-Aug. 9.
SOHO 20 CHELSEA, 511 W. 25th St., Suite 605, Tue.-Sat., noon-6 p.m., 212-367-8994: Summer Groups Exhibitions, through July 12.
SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM, Whitman Gallery, 209 Water St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 748-8600: Gold Medal Rescues, paintings by British artist TIM THOMPSON, ongoing; The Waves, prints by FRANK STELLA, ongoing; Mellville Gallery, 213 Water St., call for hours, 212-748-8735: Men at Sea, photographs by JEAN GAUNY, through Oct. 20.
STALEY WISE GALLERY, 560 Broadway, call for hours, 966-6223: JOEL GREY, color photography, through July 3.
Swiss institute, 495 Broadway, 3rd fl., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-925-2035: Dust Memories, group exhibition, through Aug. 2.
TANYA BONAKDAR GALLERY, 521 W. 21st St., Tue.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 212-414-4144: Frankenstein, group exhibition, through Aug. 22.
Tibet house, 22 W. 15th St., cal for hours, 212-807-0563: Transcending Duality, paintings by Indian-born artist SOHAN Qadri, July 9-Aug. 29.
Tribes gallery, 285 E. Third St., 2nd fl., call for hours, 212-674-3778: Idolatry, photographs by NIKKI JOHNSON, through July 5.
WALL STREET RISING ART DOWNTOWN, various locations, 509-0300: Every weekend through September 15, come and view more than 100 artworks throughout town, New York Sculpture & Painting, 48 Wall Street, New Photography, 25 Broad Street, JULIAN SCHNABEL, One New York Plaza, A Childs Vision, 45 Wall Street, call for more information.
Westbeth arts gallery, 155 Bank St., Fri.-Sun., 1-6 p.m., 212-877-8297: call for current exhibition information.
WHIMSY BLUE, 177 W. Broadway, Tue.-Wed., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Thu.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun., noon-6 p.m., 941-8474: Group Exhibition of International Artists, featuring YAREK GODFREY & PAUL RISHARD, ongoing.
The world financial center, West Street, daily, 7 a.m.-11 p.m.: From Recovery to Renewal: The Public Process of Rebuilding the World Trade Center Site & Creating a Permanent Memorial, through Aug. 31.
YESHIVA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM, 15 W. 16th St., Tue.-Wed., Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Thur., 11 a.m.-8 p.m., 294-8330: A Portion of the People Three Hundered Years of Southern Jewish Life, U.S. Jewish history, through July 20; What? Who? Why? Memorial to Lost Souls: Threads of Light, outdoor spatial installation by LUIS KOOS, through July 27; Children of the Lost Tribe of Dan, portraits of Ethiopian Jewry by WIN ROBINS, through Aug. 3; Gan Eden Hadash: A New Paradise, installation by ILANA LILIENTHAL, through Aug. 3; Stage * Page: Jewish Theater & Book Designs of Emanuelle Luzzati, through Aug. 17.
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In this Washington Post op-ed piece, Sandy Berger and Robert Gallucci, who helped formulate our failed policy towards North Korea, try to fill the void of advice that Rocket Man referred to when commenting about today's Washington Post report on North Korea. Unfortunately, the Berger-Gallucci piece ends up illustrating why so few of the Administration's critics are willing to offer advice. The two former Clinton aides start with the proposition that our initial task is to close "the serious gap" with South Korea that they say has opened and widened in the past two years. To do this, we are told that we must bow to the South Korean desire to "engage with the North to resolve the confrontation." At the same time, of course, we "cannot reward the North for comtemptuous behavior," including violation of the Agreed Framework that Gallucci negotiated. Thus, we must insist on all sorts of North Korean concessions, including disarmament, an inspections regime, etc. But Berger and Gallucci do not explain why we should expect the North Koreans to yield to our exacting demands, particularly when we must take the conciliatory tone that the South Koreans insist upon. Nor do they explain why the North should engage in any behavior other than the "contemptuous" kind towards a great power that fails to respond forcefully to such behavior.
The Berger/Gallucci piece reminds me of something that happened in the winter of 1968, when I was a freshman at Dartmouth. Republican presidential hopeful George Romney was campaigning in New Hampshire. He was under attack for flip-flopping on the war in Vietnam, especially after he claimed that the Johnson Administration had "brainwashed" him on the subject. In his speech at Dartmouth, Romney admitted that he did not have all of the answers about Vietnam, but claimed that our actions should be guided by several key principles. One principle was that we must make it clear to the world that we will not "cut and run" from Vietnam no matter what. Another principle was that we should make it clear to the South Vietnamese that they must engage in needed reforms if they expect our continued support. Sensing a possible contradiction between these principles, I tried without success to be recognized during the question and answer session following Romney's speech. Later, in the reception line, I asked Romney, "how can you convince the South Vietnamese to undertake reforms they oppose if you make it clear that we will not abandon Vietnam under any circumstances." Romney looked me in the eye and simply said, "you can't." That's also the answer to the question, how can you force the North Koreans to disarm if your approach to the confrontation is governed by South Korea's desire to be conciliatory towards the North.
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Multicultural Events
Diversity is a key part of the city's past, present and future.
Nashville is a model of the American "melting pot" with an active Native
American population, thriving Hispanic community and growing Middle
Eastern and Asian presence. Different cultures, religions, ideas and
customs come together harmoniously in Music City.
African Street Festival
Each September on Tennessee State University's main campus, the African Street Festival celebrates the sounds of Africa. This free event offers daily stage shows featuring poetry, rap, reggae, blues, jazz, gospel, R&B and drama. During the festival, there are over 150 vendors from around the country selling Afrocentric wares from ankhs to zebra skin fabrics.
Celebrate Nashville Cultural Festival
This international festival featuring food, art and fun draws representatives from more than 50 cultures showcasing the diversity of Middle Tennessee each October. Activities include music, dance, an international food court and an international market.
Music City Irish Fest
The Music City Irish Fest is Nashville's largest St. Patrick's Day Celebration. It's a day full of live Irish music, traditions, food, drink, and family fun.
Greek Festival
In September, experience Greek culture with dance, music and food at the annual Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Tours of the cathedral with its Byzantine-style sanctuary and hand-painted iconography are included with the admission cost.
Music City Jazz Festival
The smooth, classic sounds of jazz music fill the air along the Riverfront during the Music City Jazz Festival. Featuring an array of performers from the classic to the up-and-coming, this unique festival provides fun for any music lover.
Jefferson Street Jazz & Blues Festival
Each June, Jefferson Street keeps the music tradition alive with its annual Jazz & Blues Festival. This free festival is a full day of music and great food. From the 1940s through the early 60s, Jefferson Street was one of America's best-known districts for jazz, blues and R&B. Famous African-American musicians like Little Richard, Jimi Hendrix, Ray Charles, Fats Domino and Memphis Slim played repeatedly in the many clubs.
NAIA Pow Wow
The NAIA Pow Wow brings together Native Americans from across the nation and Canada. Held at Four Corners Marina in October during Tennessee Native American Indian Month, the festival includes competitive dancing, storytelling, demonstrations, fine art displays and food booths with traditional dishes from different tribes. Billed as the largest Pow Wow east of the Mississippi River, the festival serves as a reunion of family and friends, as well as a celebration of culture still nurtured by the 10,000 Native Americans who call Tennessee home today.
Tribute to African Americans in the Battle of Nashville
Held in December, this three-day commemoration pays tribute to African Americans who fought in the Battle of Nashville; a decisive Civil War engagement. Activities take place at Fort Negley, National Cemetery and Seay Hubbard Church.


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Nu-boy band Varsity Fanclub make dance-oriented pop and R&B influenced by such icons of the genre as Boyz II Men, the Jackson 5, and Backstreet Boys. Formed around 2006 out of a rigorous audition process, Varsity Fanclub feature the talents of vocalist/dancers Thomas Fiss, Jayk Purdy, Drew Ryan Scott, Bobby Edner, and David Lei Brandt. The group has posted several tracks on its MySpace page, including the band's debut single, the Ryan Tedder-penned "Future Love." Varsity Fanclub... Read more


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After the vernacular complexity of Buildo, I thought it would be nice to look at something quite different both in style and method of construction, although the principal component material – card – is the same in both.
This modernist Dutch building set is very simple, comprising slot together thick card panels and beams in four colours. Nonetheless it creates interesting and satisfyingly complex models in my opinion. It is possible that only one size of set was available, as the instructions indicate how many sets are required for larger models as opposed to specifying a set number.
The set was made by Van Mouwerik & Bal N.V, Zeist, Holland in, I'm guessing, the 1950s or '60s.


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What happens when 90 editors, writers, photographers, and producers from CNET relocate all our operations to Las Vegas to cover the biggest U.S. tech trade show of the year? The most comprehensive coverage of 2013 CES, that's what.
If you live and breathe tech and you'll be at the show in Las Vegas next week, you'll want to park yourself at the CNET booth in the South Hall to watch the action. Our live stage show will include celebrities, live Always On torture tests, product demos galore, panels, interviews of top tech execs, and the best ongoing live press conference streams and live analysis you can find. Plus, we'll have comfy couches, phone chargers, and swag. Plenty of swag.
If you can't make it to the show, don't despair. Keep your tablet, your laptop, or you phone pointed to ces.cnet.com, CNET's guide to everything happening at 2013 CES and follow us all on Twitter. We'll write up every new tech announcement we get our hands on to make sure you don't miss smart analysis of new gadgets, but we have a lot more up our sleeves this year, too.
Here's what we have planned:
Live keynote and press conference coverage
If there's a live keynote or press conference happening at CES, we'll live blog it and very likely live stream it, too. Starting Sunday night, CNET's reporters and editors will live blog until their fingers are raw, sharing new products the second they're announced. Plus, we'll include accompanying live streams of press conferences including announcements from LG, Samsung, Intel, Ford, and more. Head to ces.cnet.com for a full calendar of our event coverage and to tune in to broadcasts as they happen.
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When we're not following live press conferences and keynotes, we'll be bringing the best of CNET to you live from our CES stage. Watch live Always On torture tests (Did I hear something about liquid nitrogen? Yes, yes I did.); see interviews with stars including Felicia Day and Arianna Huffington; listen to interviews with tech luminaries; watch The 404; see product demos -- you name it. There's some chance we might hear Brian Tong and LL Cool J sing again -- place your bets now and see the whole schedule here.
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Do. Not. Miss. CNET's annual Next Big Thing SuperSession on Tuesday at 3 p.m. PT. Discussing the post-mobile future, Brian Cooley and Molly Wood will sit down for a chat with entrepreneur Mark Cuban, LG Electronics USA's Senior Vice President of Marketing James Fishler, Ford Motor Co.'s futurist Sheryl Connelly, and Sprint's Senior Vice President, Product Development and Operations, Fared Adib. It'll be the smartest, most forward-thinking supersession at CES and promises to pack the room (plus the overflow room) in CES' North Hall, so show up early or watch the live stream.
The Next Interface: You -- CNET's stage panel
If you love future technologies, don't miss my conversation with Brian Cooley, Fitbit CEO James Park, Leap Motion co-founder and CEO Michael Buckwald, and Nest founder and VP of Engineering Matt Rogers. We'll talk about how we'll all interact with the next generation of devices using our bodies, and Brian Tong will be on-hand to help demonstrate future interfaces. Meet us online or at our intimate booth in the CES South Hall at 3 p.m. on Wednesday. These demos will blow you away.
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We scour every inch of CES to bring you the official Best of CES Awards. We'll announce the finalists live at 10 a.m. PT on Wednesday from the CNET stage, then bring you our big reveal of the winners on Thursday at 11 a.m. Of course, we'll broadcast from the CNET stage (South Hall 3, upper-level lobby), so you can watch the whole live stream of the awards ceremony. Vote on your favorites, too, on our People's Voice Awards page.
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In Unix whenever we want to create a new process, we fork the current process, creating a new child process which is exactly the same as the parent process; then we do an exec system call to replace all the data from the parent process with that for the new process.
Why do we create a copy of the parent process in the first place and not create a new process directly? I am new to Unix, so please explain in layman's terms.


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Lizardmen Are Not Enough
A synopsis written through the eyes of Cooncarin Trunks
The morning was like any other as far as I'm concerned. Lucky was tending to Hermoine (his newborn) and I was at the stables feeding the horses. We had made plans with Zomb and another friend to do a joust for fun but were turned away at the jousting arena since it was already being used by fellow adventurerrs. Normally we would have simply jousted them for the spot and defeated them in shame but we were feeling kindly that morn and went back to the hall. It was here that Zomb recommended a trip to Minta since we hadn't left to see the country to our East in quite some time. Lucky was in full agreement since Ginger had been bothering him to be a better father to both Stir and Hermoine. I of course would tag along.
We couldn't find anybody else to come on the journey with us so left with just the three of us. After packing and purchasing our food we had to choose exactly where we would head. Mintat was the general idea but we weren't sure of what to do once we got there. It was both Zomb and Lucky who remembered that Hellman's Keep was located in the northern hills and would be a perfect destination. I was assured that I had been there before but honestly I can't remember.
We rode northeast to Honuda because the northern border entry would be the quckest entryway to the dungeon. It took two days to reach Honuda and with the help of my massmorph spell we weren't really bothered during the night at all. After staying the night there we kept heading northwest. When we were nearing the border it was getting dark so we spoke to the border patrol quickly and let them know we would be spending the night nearby. Thrice that evening we were disturbed during each of our shifts at watch. During the first watch a caravan of merchants came through and decided to do the same as us and stay the night on the Givemea side of the border. Later, another merchant band arrived. We spoke to both of the groups and while the first one refused any help we could offer by traveling together the second appreciated the concern and accepted. Eventually both groups allowed us to escort them. (A guard from the first caravan was to afraid and far to much of a pansy to have a duel with any three of us even after proclaiming us as mere simpletons.) During the third shift some creatures stumbled by but ran off before I could see what they were. They may have been afraid of the many guards from the merchants but more likely were afraid of fighting three high ranking Ziatic Guild members.
The next morning we went into Minta. Crossing the Givemea side was easy enough but we were forced to pay off the minataurs on the Mintan side. After arriving in Pern we split our ways with the merchants and headed north. The dungeon was located near the lake and in the hills north of Pern. We passed through a small village on the way but tried to cause as little trouble as possible. We ended up giving them 15 of our magical light pebbles to let us through but apparently it wasn't enough. That evening 4 minataurs were sneaking around our camp. My massmorph spell had worked perfectly so we decided to jump them. Lucky used our magical amulet to read one of their thoughts, and they were going to kill us. We fought them quickly without any major damage to ourselves. The next morning we made our way for the Keep. We were forced to leave our horses back a ways since the water level went close to the doors to the keep (up in the side of a cliff) We used our magical broom to fly to the door and entered on the East side. (The keep had two doors you could enter from)
Once inside the exploring began. At first it was relatively quick and easy. The first 10 or so rooms were pretty empty, but each had 3 or 4 lizardmen inside. We soon discovered this was the keep of lizardmen only since that was all we fought. We also found shrines and kitchens where it was obvious that lizardmen lived. After a quick border sketch of the dungeon and only minor exploring we decided to pick up the pace and head downstairs where we believed was a large room, perhaps a gathering place. We were right.
Down the stairs we found a small blocking wall at the entrance of a much larger room. We hid behind this while discussing what to do next. We had no idea what was behind the wall. Before we could do anything though more lizardmen attacked. We were preparing to fight but quickly foudn out it was far to many lizardmen to fight in hand to hand combat with this type of position in the room. We ran back upstairs and went into a room and closed the door behind us. On the way up I used both magical charges remaining in my Rod of Lightning. I saw it hit about 25 lizardmen but there were still plenty more. In the safety of this room I prepared another lightning spell, and we made a stand. Lucky opened the door and I let a bolt loose while Zomb shot a few arrows. This killed a dozen more leaving some room for us to run. We got into the hallway and ran to the other end. Now we were close enough to the door to get out if we had to. More and more lizardmen were coming up the stairs so I used all I had left at the moment. I was wearing a magical necklace that was full of fire balls, that when thrown explodes. I used 4 out of the 5 on the angry group. This really slowed them down, so next I prepared a fireball spell while the two others shot more arrows. What appeared to be a leader came up the stairs next. He seemed angry but I didn't wast any time. I let the fireball go down the hallway and it exploded within the group. It was made perfectly so that the fire didn't quite reach us but devistated more lizardmen. By now we had killed about 90 of them total. We knew we must be getting close to limiting their fighters to a point where we could fight hand to hand more easily. Now I prepared one more lightning bolt (essentially my last offensive spell of the day, except magic missles) to let go on them. While I was casting what looked like a king came up next. The other lizards bowed to him, and upon his head was a crown. He was yelling at us in a language we didn't understand and then began pounding his staff on the ground. I let the bolt fly, but just as it was about to hit him a force field appeared and blocked it. The lizard king kept yelling at us but I paid him no concern. Now I cast dispel magic on his field hoping to remove it. The field dissapeard but in the flash of magic a stone wall was now where there used to be stairs. There was no way to get down. We tried a few things to get through but nothing worked.
We stayed the evening in the keeps chapel and the next morning found some lizardmen gathering dead bodies. They ran from us but didn't go anywhere near the stairs like we hoped. So we gathered our belongings and headed home. We believe that down those stairs and in that huge room must have been quite a treasure for so many lizardmen to die like that. The king must also be a decent magician or have some nice magical items in his keep. We will go back again to finish those lizardmen off. 100 lizardmen was not enough to kill us. 100 lizardmen more are not enough to stop us from our task.
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DEC Warns of Snow, Ice and Cold in the Adirondack Backcountry
Snowshoe or Cross Country Skis Strongly Recommended for All Trails
Visitors to the backcountry of the Adirondack Mountains should be prepared for snow, ice and cold, and use proper equipment, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation advised today. Winter is an opportune time to take advantage of all that the Adirondack Park has to offer, however, the season can also present troublesome -- even perilous -- conditions to the unprepared.
A foot or more of snow has accumulated throughout the Adirondacks. Visitors to the Eastern High Peaks are required to use snowshoes or cross-country skis for safety. It is strongly recommended that visitors to other parts of the Adirondacks do the same.
The use of snowshoes or skis prevents falls, avoids injuries and eases travel on snow. "Post-holing", traveling through deep snow and leaving deep foot prints, takes much more energy and ruins trails for other users. Ice crampons should be carried for use on icy mountaintops and other exposed areas. In addition, backcountry visitors should follow these safety guidelines:
- Dress properly with layers of non-cotton clothing: hat & gloves or mittens, wind/rain resistant outer wear and winter boots;
- Carry a day pack complete with: plenty of food and water, extra clothing, a map and compass, a first-aid kit, a flashlight/headlamp, ensolite pads, a stove & extra fuel and a bivy sack or space blankets. On sunny days bring sunglasses and sun block. If hiking on icy, open mountain summits, carry an ice axe;
- Drink plenty of water -- dehydration can lead to hypothermia;
- Eat plenty of food to maintain energy levels and warmth;
- Check weather before entering the woods -- if the weather is poor, postpone the trip. The mountains will always be there;
- Be aware of weather conditions at all times -- if weather worsens, leave the backcountry; and
- Contact the DEC at (518) 897-1200 to obtain trail conditions in the area you plan to visit.
Traveling through snow takes more energy and time than hiking the same distance. Plan trips accordingly.
Waters have only recently begun freezing over and should not be considered safe to access. Ice that holds snow may not hold the weight of a person.
Avalanches can occur in any situation where snow, slope and weather conditions combine to create the proper conditions. Visitors planning to climb or ski in areas with steep, bare slopes should be aware of avalanche conditions. Before going out, put new batteries in transceivers and be sure they are working properly.
Check weather forecasts and pay attention to red flags such as more than a foot of snow in a 24 hour period, any amount of snow that falls at a rate of more than an inch per hour and high winds. Additional snow can stress existing snowpack. Winds can transport greater amounts of snow to leeward slopes and potentially create wind slabs.
Skiers and others planning to travel in avalanche prone terrain should learn to recognize the danger signs of an avalanche. Dig pits and make decisions based on your observations. Just because a slope has been skied, doesn't mean that it can't slide. Practice safe travel techniques, have a rescue plan and know how to self rescue. Bring your shovel, probe, have a pack with adequate equipment to handle whatever conditions you may encounter and have a good first-aid kit. Always inform someone where you plan to go and when you expect to return.
Skiers and snowshoers are reminded that the Avalanche Pass Slide is closed to public recreation of any type during the winter.
More information on avalanche danger and safety precautions is available on the DEC website.
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A couple made history this week when they were wed on board a special flight to Auckland, celebrating the legalization of same-sex marriages in New Zealand.
Lynley Bendall and Ally Wanikau tied the knot flying from Queenstown to Auckland, in a ceremony involving many traditional New Zealand elements, such as pounamu (greenstone) rings, the Maori love song "Pokarekare Ana" and the New Zealand mountains just outside window seats.
"To be married at 30,000 feet beneath strings of fairy lights with our children, friends and family as witnesses makes an already memorable day that much more special," said Bendall, who has been in a relationship with Wanikau for the last 14 years.
Their children, Javarn, 9, Maycee, 7 and Mikaere, 6, and Ally's son Damon, watched the couple walk up the aisle of the aircraft and take vows in the presence of actor and marriage equality campaigner Jesse Tyler Ferguson, of the ABC sitcom "Modern Family."
"It's been an absolute pleasure to be able to celebrate this historic and joyous moment with Lynley and Ally," said Ferguson, who recently celebrated his own same-sex marriage to Justin Mikita. "Marriage equality is something very dear to both Justin and me."
Ferguson also gifted the kids on board with bow ties from their charity Tie The Knot, which raises funds for the promotion of marriage equality.
"The atmosphere onboard was incredibly festive and the applause following the couple's vows was heartfelt," said Air New Zealand Chief People Officer Lorraine Murphy. "It was a great celebration of New Zealand's diversity."
The couple will be celebrating their honeymoon in Palm Springs, Calif.


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A hospital's mistake paralyzes a designer. He got $20M, and an unusual promiseDan Mangan | @_DanMangan
Most people wouldn't want to have anything to do with a hospital after suing it for paralyzing them, and winning a $20 million settlement.
August de los Reyes isn't most people.
A former top Microsoft designer, de los Reyes became a paraplegic after a visit to Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue, Washington. His repeated warnings that he might have suffered a back fracture weren't properly heeded by doctors and others at the institution, which left him confined to a wheelchair.
The hospital itself told CNBC was "the result of tragic circumstances related to communications breakdowns between members of his care team."
As part of his new legal settlement with the hospital, which agreed to pay him $20 million, de los Reyes also got Overlake to agree to work with him on analyzing how and why things went wrong for him, conducting what he said would be "a case study."
"For selfish reasons I just want to know where this broke down and why this happened," de los Reyes said. The 45-year-old was hired by Microsoft in 2003. He spent seven years at the technology behemoth before departing, only to return in 2013 to head Microsoft's Xbox design team. Last month, de los Reyes left Microsoft to become design manager at Pinterest, the web and mobile application company.
The ultimate goal of the case study, which has already seen two meetings between de los Reyes and top Overlake brass, is to take the lessons learned and develop solutions that can be applied at Overlake ? and potentially other hospitals.
As part of that effort, he is tapping a network of designers to bring their expertise at identifying problems in systems, and crafting solutions.


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Manchester-based scam roofer going to prison for making promises, taking moneyBy JAMES A. KIMBLE
Union Leader Correspondent
March 10. 2014 5:59PM
BRENTWOOD — A Manchester-based roofing contractor who allegedly took thousands of dollars from customers in Rockingham and Hillsborough counties has agreed to plead guilty to all charges and begin paying restitution.
Roger Bernier, 48, will spend two to 12 years in state prison for a felony theft charge filed against him for allegedly taking deposits from customers and never fully completing the jobs he was hired for, according to court records.
Bernier was indicted in Rockingham County for taking roughly $7,450 from three customers in Salem between April and May 2012, and never completing the work, an indictment says.
Prosecutors say Bernier – who did business as 5 Below Exteriors – promised one Salem couple to install a new roof at their home and reseal their driveway. Bernier took a total $6,100 in payments for the two jobs, but only did about $3,400 in work on the roof and performed no work on the driveway, according to prosecutors.
Bernier took $2,000 deposit on April 20, 2012, from another customer after agreeing to install a roof at his home. That work was never done and the deposit was never returned, prosecutors said.
Indictments say Bernier also partially completed a third job between April and June 2012, when he took in $5,400 in payments but completed only $2,650 worth of labor.
Prosecutors say that Bernier took money from three more victims in Hillsborough County, taking their money and either failing to perform some or all of the work he promised to them.
Bernier owes more than $17,280 in restitution, according to court records.
As part of his plea agreement, Bernier will have to pay $10,000 of his outstanding restitution either on or before his day of sentencing, which is scheduled for May 12. He will also receive a fully suspended three to six year prison sentence that could be imposed if he does not comply with the terms of his punishment.
The case was prosecuted by the state Attorney General's Consumer Protection & Anti-trust Bureau.


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child welfare agency has launched a new computerized child abuse hotline in
response to complaints its old system was failing to handle the volume of
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services announced the
new $474,000 system Wednesday.
The department received more than 250,000 calls last year, but a
majority of the callers didn't immediately reach a child abuse expert and had
to be called back.
The department's new director, Richard Calica (KAHL'-ih-kuh), says the
hotline's problems meant unacceptable delays in sending investigators out into
the field and getting help to children and families. Calica says replacing the
old hotline is a smart investment.
The hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The toll-free
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NEW YORK, NY - July 30, 2013 - Jonathan Flugel, a senior in the Baruch College� Zicklin School of Business Undergraduate Honors Program has received the prestigious 2013 John Mather Nobel Scholar award.
Jonathan, who is majoring in Computer Information Systems and is an intern in the Flight Projects Directorate at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, was selected from a pool of current NASA interns to receive $3,000 towards presenting research at professional conferences. As a winner, he also had the opportunity to spend the day last week with Dr. John C. Mather, senior astrophysicist and Goddard Fellow and Nobel Prize recipient.
"All of the winners traveled to the Space Telescope Science Institute at John Hopkins University and then had lunch with Dr. Mather," Flugel explains. "This man really cares; he took the time to learn about my interests and followed up the next day with an email." Jonathan will graduate from Baruch College in 2014. He plans to pursue higher degrees in both systems engineering and space policy. His dream is to land a full time job at NASA. "I have always been a space geek," he admits.
A Brooklyn resident originally from Venezuela, who moved to Florida with his family as a child, Jonathan is the first business student to receive the award. The award generally is presented to science or engineering students. Students are chosen for their demonstrated interest in space and the Goddard Space Flight Center as evidenced by a space-related internship, co-authorship on a space-related research paper, or presentation of a space-related topic at a professional conference. Previous awards have gone to students at MIT, California Institute of Technology, and Georgetown, among other schools.
"Jonathan is unbelievably passionate about NASA," says Professor Gloria Thomas, Director of the Zicklin Undergraduate Honors Program. She notes that as part of his studies, Jonathan worked on a case study about NASA, and with the support of his Honors Program/EOC mentor Nune Boyadjian, (a former NASA employee) went on to apply to the NASA research internship program.
The John Mather Nobel Scholarship Program was established in 2008 by the John and Jane Mather Foundation for Science and the Arts. The scholarship is endowed with funds from Dr. Mather's Nobel Prize award. The program is open to current NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center-based undergraduate and graduate student interns. Applicants must have demonstrated high academic achievement, have a strong interest in space and the Goddard Space Flight Center, be a rising undergraduate junior, senior or graduate student, and be currently holding a Goddard-based research internship.
About Baruch College:
Baruch College is a senior college in the City University of New York (CUNY) with a total enrollment of more than 17,000 students, who represent 160 countries and speak more than 100 languages. Ranked among the top 15% of U.S. colleges and the No. 5 public regional university, Baruch College is regularly recognized as among the most ethnically diverse colleges in the country. As a public institution with a tradition of academic excellence, Baruch College offers accessibility and opportunity for students from every corner of New York City and from around the world.� For more about Baruch College, go to http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/.
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Star Wars Plush Balls
Throw them, you will
- 7" diameter spheroids from a galaxy far far away
- Yoda, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Darth Vader
- Squeeze 'em to hear their sound effects
Remember dodge ball? If you were anything like us, you had a pretty keen sense of self-preservation. Dodging the ball? Not a problem (unless that kid Craig was throwing. He had the arm of a 30-year-old baseball pitcher). But to win at dodgeball, you needed to get other kids out. You could either hit them with the ball or catch a ball that was thrown at you.
We think we would have been more motivated to catch these balls had they been really cool Star Wars Plush Balls. These 7" diameter spheroids are modeled after our favorite characters: Yoda, R2-D2, Chewbacca, and Darth Vader. Each has a special sound effect that goes off when you squeeze or hug your new friend.
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- Round and throwable plush of your favorite Star Wars characters
- Each plush has a signature sound effect:
- Yoda says, "Size is not everything."
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- Darth Vader breathes all creepy and stuff
- Officially licensed Lucasfilm collectible
- Batteries included
- Care: Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild detergent
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The printed course material has been designed (following sound
software engineering principles) so that lecture notes and
presentation slides can be maintained as a single source document -
authored in MS PowerPoint. An Acrobat version of that
printed material
is available here (3.5 MB)
My intention in this course is to emphasise practical skills for
system design rather than theory of software engineering. I do
this for two reasons. The first is to concentrate on
transferrable skills, as it is my impression that rather more Diploma and
Part IIG students go straight into professional software development
jobs than do Part IA students. The second is better to prepare
students for their project work next term. In supervising many
Diploma projects, and when organising the group projects last
year, I've found that the Dip/IIG students benefit greatly from
some basic guidance on how to go about the different phases of
system design.
The material in this course is partially derived from the IA
software engineering course, so provides some opportunity to catch up
for students who have entered Part IB directly. However I have also
removed much of the material from the Part IA course, especially on
the topics of software risks, security and safety critical
I have added to this core material two lectures on practical code
construction techniques, two lectures on object-oriented design, and
three lectures on user interface design. Each of these topics is
addressed at a basic level, but emphasising techniques that can be
applied immediately in project work.
More detail, supplementary to the unusually broad range of
introductory material in the lectures, is available in the course
texts. I've done a lot of research into selecting the texts. I
believe they are the best available, and all genuinely useful to
students entering professional life. There is no single text that
adequately describes current best practice in these different
areas. I know that four texts is a lot for a single course, and
I'm very consious of the expense involved for students. I can
honestly recommend acquiring these texts for your college
libraries - they will be of general interest and utility beyond
computer science students.
If supervisors wish to do some background reading, some of the
key passages are chapter 2 of the "UML Distilled" book, chapters
5-10 and 22 of the "Code Complete" book, and chapters 2,3 & 9 of
the Interface Design book. Pressman is the best overview of the
whole process, but is not really adequate on the specific topics
I've listed.
The question of how a practically-oriented course should be
supervised is not straightforward. When this kind of material is
taught in engineering schools, it is usually done within
practical design classes and assessed short term design
exercises. I think there is little point in adding this kind of
additional load to our students.
As my intention has been to help these students get to grips with
their project work, my proposal is that they use the projects
themselves as the context in which to test the material they have
learned on this course. I therefore suggest that you schedule
supervisions for this course after the start of the projects (group
projects for IIG and IB, dissertation projects for Dip).
As in Software Engineering 1A, it is likely that examination
questions will be essay-based. It will therefore be valuable for
students to have some practice at composing essays and seeing
how they are assessed. My suggestions for set supervision work
are as follows:
The normal equations would suggest at least two supervisions for
a 12 lecture course. I would recommend following that model -
meaning that if the above questions are used, all students will
have a chance to answer each.
Essays written for this course should not be a "rant" or collection
of personal opinion. Unfortunately, computer science students do
sometimes treat essays as an invitation to give their opinion, not as
a piece of academic work. Students who submit work of this kind should
be given clear feedback to indicate why it is not appropriate in an
academic approach to engineering and design, and also fair warning
that exam questions, if answered in this way, will not be marked
I recommend that students be asked explicitly to refer to specific
analytic, evaluative or planning techniques that have been presented
in the lectures, and even to cite the actual location in one of the
course texts where each point they make can be found. This can form
the basis for valuable discussion during the supervision, if you can
arrange to have a copy of the textbook with you.
Feedback on the course, the lecture notes, the texts, or these
notes is highly welcome. This course is not directly modelled on
any other taught elsewhere, and is derived from my own research
into best practice in design. Because of this, there are bound to
be resulting weak areas. I hope to fix those in future years,
with the help of your feedback.
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Two Chinese Designers Challenge Traditions, Old and New
Artsy Editorial
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Furniture designer Zhoujie Zhang is known for the integration of automated digital design and elements of spontaneity and chance. "I believe that objects in the digital world will grow as nature does, in an organic way, but we just need to discover why and how that happens," he once said. To produce his objects, Zhang inputs basic mathematical instructions into a computer and allows the program to generate their forms. The pieces are then cut, assembled, and polished by hand in his in-house workshop; consequently, they exist in highly limited edition sizes. In the future, he envisions using a method of production with the aid of artificial intelligence, in which he takes as little control as possible. Zhang received a degree in product design in China, and an MA in industrial design from Central Saint Martins in London.
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I don't get the logic of Pennsylvania steelers fans and Pennsylvanians. We are five games into the season and you want to fire everyone. That's ridiculous. The steelers may have an off year, a losing season. That sucks. That does not mean next year will be bad or the one after. Tomlin, LeBeau, and Haley are good coaches. The team will persevere.
The irrationality comes in when we've had 4 years of a bad economy and nothing looks like it is getting better. Yet, Pennsylvania is going to vote overwhelmingly for Obama. I don't get the logic. The Steelers win, the Steelers lose. Its a game. The direction and the well being of our country are our lives. I just wish we had the same urgency to get the right people into office as we do to replace coaches.


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After a lung transplant, patents are generally given drugs that will suppress the body's natural immune system. This is to prevent the body from rejecting the new lungs. A strict medication regimen needs to be followed after lung transplantation to ensure the survival of the transplanted lungs and the health of the patient.
Immunosuppressant Drugs - these drugs suppress the immune system. They need to be administered to prevent organ rejections.
Anti-infective Drugs - these drugs need to be administered to prevent infection caused by a lowered immune system.
Anti-hypertensive Drugs - these drugs may need to be taken because hypertension may be a side effect of immunosuppressive treatment.
Supplements - these may be recommended by your transplant physician.
Cyclosporine - Cyclosporine is taken to prevent rejection of the lungs and has greatly increased the survival of all transplant patients. It is best not to miss a dose of this medication. Do not stop taking cyclosporine for any reason without the approval of your transplant physician. Some side effects may include headaches and tremors. Cyclosporine may also cause increase hair growth.
Tacrolimus - Tacrolimus is an alternative drug that may be used to prevent rejection. As with Cyclosporine, you should do your best to not miss a dosage. The side effects are else headaches and tremors. Tacrolimus can also cause high potassium levels.
Azathioprine - It is used in conjunction with your other anti-rejection medications. Azathioprine has relatively few side effects. In rare cases it may cause liver and pancreas abnormalities.
Mycophenolic Acid - Mycophenolic acid may be used instead of azathioprine in conjunction with other drugs.
Prednisone - Prednisone is a steroid similar to what the adrenal gland normally produces. Prednisone should not be skipped. Prednisone, an appetite stimulant, can lead to overeating and cause cosmetic changes. The most serious of these is weight gain occurring mostly in the trunk. The face may become rounded (moon face) and a fat pad may develop between the shoulder blades. You may develop acne on the face or back; treat with over-the-counter acne medications. Your skin may become oily and hair growth more prominent. Women who are concerned about this may use over the counter bleaching agents. Over time your skin may become thin and bruise easily.
Prednisone causes salt and water retention which may result in swollen ankles and increased blood pressure. You may notice a weakness in your leg muscles. It is important to maintain good muscle tone by exercising daily.
Symptoms will decrease as the drug's dose is decreased over time. Over time prednisone frequently causes bone thinning and your bones may become more brittle. You may be advised to take medications to prevent osteoporosis. Some patients taking prednisone for a prolonged period of time develop cataracts; schedule periodic eye exams. Prednisone may aggravate pre-existing diabetes or unmask latent diabetes.
Sirolimus - Sirolimus is an immunosuppressive agent, although its use is much less than the others listed above.
Co-Trimoxazole - This is a combination drug that prevents infections involving the lung and urinary tract. Tell your physician if you are allergic to sulfa drugs because other drugs can be used.
Valcyte - Valcyte is an antiviral medication given to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV). Your complete blood count and kidney function tests will be closely monitored while you are on this medication. The most frequent side effect of the drug being lowering of white blood count and platelet count.
Ganciclovir - Ganciclovir is an antiviral medication given to prevent and treat cytomegalovirus (CMV). It is administered intravenously the first three months to after lung transplants. An oral formulation may be given after the IV course.
Acyclovir - Acyclovir is used to prevent and treat herpes infections. It is used to treat skin, lip, and genital herpes infections as well as shingles.
Itraconazole - Itraconazole is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of certain fungal infections.
Voriconazole - Voriconazole is used like itraconazole to prevent and treat certain fungal infections.
Nystatin - Nystatin is used to prevent and treat yeast and fungal infections involving the mouth, throat, and esophagus and to treat skin, nail, and vaginal fungal infections. Take the ordered dose and swish it inside the mouth for several minutes before swallowing.
Clotrimazole - Clotrimazole is prescribed for candida infections of the mouth (thrush). Either nystatin or clotrimazole usually is prescribed for approximately one month after transplant. It also will be used if the patient develops thrush at some later date.
There is a large range of drugs here. It may be more useful to look at this as a concept rather than list of drugs.
Beta and Alpha Blockers - Beta blockers and alpha blockers (clonidine) are additional classes which are typically used in transplant patients as well.
Calcium Channel Blockers - Some of the calcium channel blockers interact with cyclosporine, therefore it is important that only your transplant physician change the dose of these medicines.
Diuretics - Diuretics must be used only under supervision. Diuretics are prescribed to help reduce fluid buildup. They cause the kidneys to eliminate excess water and salt from the body into the urine and are used to treat swelling water retention as well as high blood pressure.
Calcium - Calcium may be taken by transplant patients because some transplant medications such as prednisone, cyclosporine, and diuretics lead to calcium loss and cause osteoporosis and bone loss.
Magnesium - A magnesium supplement may be ordered due to therapy depleting it. A low magnesium level can cause irritability, muscle weakness, cramps, tingling and irregular heartbeats. Take it with meals; taken on an empty stomach magnesium may cause diarrhea.
This information originally appeared in the University Hospitals Lung Transplantation Patient Handbook, and was adapted for use on NetWellness with permission, 2007.
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ORLANDO — New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees says he has "no doubt" tight end and teammate Jimmy Graham will be on the field for Week 1, no matter how his franchise-tag fight plays out.
Running back Darren Sproles won't be there, though. And Brees made clear in an interview with two reporters Tuesday at the NFL Players Association's annual meetings that Sproles is one key part of the Saints offense they won't be able to replace.
"I think a Darren Sproles only comes around once in your lifetime, in my career and in everybody's career," Brees said of the quicksilver back, whom the Saints traded to the Philadelphia Eagles last week for a fifth-round draft pick.
"There may be another one 15, 20 years from now. But there's not many guys like Darren Sproles. He's a special player. He's a special person. He's a special teammate."
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The Saints planned to cut Sproles, 30, if they couldn't deal him rather than pay his $3.4 million base salary this year on the heels of a 2013 season in which he had just 824 yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns.
They're clearing space in part because they need to re-sign Graham, 27, who is headed for either a lucrative contract extension or a grievance hearing on his claim the franchise tag should pay him like a wide receiver, not a tight end.
"Listen, I know Jimmy will be ready to play, whether that means he's coming in tomorrow, April 21st or August 21st," Brees added. "I know Jimmy Graham will be ready to play, and he'll be a big part of our offense and a big part of our team for a long time. I'm very confident that will work out."
Brees, 35, speaks from experience. He sat out all offseason practices in 2012 after getting the franchise tag, then signed a five-year, $100 million contract weeks before training camp began.
"Since I've been through it just two short years ago, you just know it's part of the process," Brees said. "You can't take any of that personal."
Nor can Brees take it personally the Saints cut ties with receiver Lance Moore and several members of the defense — cornerback Jabari Greer, safety Roman Harper, linebackers Will Smith and Jonathan Vilma — that helped lead them to a Super Bowl win after the 2009 season.
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Safety Malcolm Jenkins signed as a free agent with the Eagles, who gave Sproles a new three-year, $10.5 million contract with $5.5 million in guarantees soon after the trade.
Sproles "was one of the tougher ones for me, just because I was heavily recruiting him to New Orleans during the (2011) lockout," said Brees, who also played with Sproles for the San Diego Chargers in 2005.
"So I feel like that was my guy, that was my pick, and I wanted that to last forever. But unfortunately, it didn't last forever."
Only six players remain from the Saints' Super Bowl team: Brees, offensive linemen Jahri Evans and Zach Strief, punter Thomas Morstead, running back Pierre Thomas and receiver Marques Colston.
"It's tough, because a lot of those guys I've played with for eight years," Brees said. "Eight years, which is rare. I'd say that's very rare in this day and age, to have that amount of time with a group of guys.
"You become very connected during that time, so it's always hard when you get to this point. It's going to be a new team in a lot of ways, a lot of young guys stepping up into roles that maybe they haven't been in before and it's where the new leaders emerge."
The Saints also made one bold move in free agency, signing safety Jairus Byrd to a six-year, $54 million contract that included $26.3 million in guarantees. In a salary cap league, deals like that often can't happen without trimming some veteran fat.
"Unfortunately, that's part of this game," Brees said. "That's the business of football. Sometimes, you love it and sometimes you hate it."
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The game follows the debut of both the Dogs' freshman (10 a.m.) and junior varsity teams (12:30 p.m.) in the first of three Saturday afternoon home games that will allow greater community attendance.
Each of the five home games this season will feature a theme, with the season-opener a "Salute to Military/Police/Fire/Lifeguards" game.
Other Saturday games are Sept. 14 with the same schedule against Lincoln ("Pointer Association Kickoff Game") and Sept. 28 when the junior varsity (10:30 a.m.) and varsity (1 p.m.) take on Scripps Ranch ("Staff Appreciation Game").
Friday games are set for Nov. 1 ("Youth Football/Cheer Game") and the annual Homecoming game under the lights on Nov. 8.
Visitors to Pointer games this season will likely note the disappearance of the infamous bank of blue portable restrooms that have lined the stadium's plaza on Voltaire Street and in the west end zone near the scoreboard for several seasons.
In their place, fans will find a new multi-purpose building, gates, plaza and landscaping greeting following the completion of a stadium entrance remodel funded with San Diego Unified School District Prop. S funds.
Working with limited space, district architects designed a structure that will serve as ticket booth, concession stand and long-awaited new restroom facility.
The 1,100-square-foot steel structure is in the final construction phase as the school year approaches. It replaces a wooden structure condemned because of structural decay.
The unsightly and uneven asphalt plaza has been replaced with a smooth deck of fresh concrete, while several palm trees dominate new landscaping at the entrance that greets visitors with beauty and color where a small patch of lawn previously existed for decades.
• The stadium entrance upgrade has been under construction since June 2012 at a cost of about $1 million.
• Seniors over 63 years of age are always admitted free to regular-season Pointer home athletic events. (Does not apply to playoff games).
• Regular admission prices for the 2013 football season are $6 for adults, $2 for ages 5-12, while children under 5 are admitted free. Admission will be charged for all games on Saturdays and Friday varsity games.
Members of the military, police officers, firefighters and lifeguards with IDs will be admitted to the season opener as guests of PLHS. They will be saluted in a halftime program. Police and fire vehicles are expected to be on hand.


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China's economy started taking off under the economic reform championed by Deng Xiaoping in the 1980s, but the country's backward telecom infrastructure was unable to meet the needs of indigenous and foreign enterprises. In 1988, the State Council mapped out a direction for structural reform of the telecom industry. China's telecom industry used to be controlled by the government and monopolized by a single service provider, but in 1994, under the support of various ministries, China Unicom came into being, becoming the country's second nationwide enterprise for basic and value-added telecom services and breaking China Telecom's long-standing monopoly of the market. Since then, a few more waves of restructuring have taken place, creating a telecom market that now sees a three-horse race between China Telecom, China Mobile and China Unicom.
During the restructuring, China's telecom market has also entered the 3G era. The China government has issued 3G licenses to the three major telecom carriers, each of which embraces a different 3G standard. China Mobile, the largest mobile-phone operator of the country, was granted a 3G license featuring indigenous TD-SCDMA technology; China Telecom, a newcomer to the mobile-phone service, obtained a license for CDMA2000 EVDO; and China Unicom gained a license for WCDMA.
Looking at the overall development of 3G services in China since their launch, 2009 could be described as a period of infrastructure construction. Not only were base stations being deployed as service provision was rolled out to customers, but product supply chains for the TD-SCDMA, CDMA and WCDMA standards were also all far from robust; the upshot of this was that even if consumers were tempted to try out 3G services, they were faced with an annoyingly restrictive choice of handset terminals. Moreover, despite the fact that 3G services in China had been in planning for many years before their eventual launch, applied services capable of actually utilizing the advantages of 3G involved a considerable trade off in other respects for all three carriers during this initial period. Consequently, while the carriers made bold claims in 2009 about drawing in 30 million new 3G users during their first year of operation, this target was revised downward by the middle of the year, and the final number of 3G users by the end of 2009 was just 10.2 million.
However, as network deployment nears completion, the range of terminals increases and carriers begin to offer tariff plan support, DIGITIMES Research predicts that the number of 3G users in China will reach 44.8 million by the end of 2010, a threefold increase on the 2009 figure. With regard to the individual carriers, China Mobile is best placed to take the lion's share of China's 3G user base, as it has managed to obtain government policy support and is also in good shape in operational terms, with a range of relatively cheap tariff plans ready for launch.
DIGITIMES Research's latest Special Report, "China 3G telecoms, suppliers and market," traces the development of the telecom sector in the world's most populous country, and offers an in-depth analysis of the prospects of the 3G market.
Chart 3: Market shares of China's telecom carriers, June 2010
Chart 4: Financial performance of China's telecom carriers, 1Q09 and 1Q10 (CNY m)
Chart 5: China's mobile user numbers by carrier, September 2008-June 2010 (m users)
Chart 6: Quarterly net increase in mobile users by carrier, 4Q08-2Q10 (m users)
Chart 7: Mobile business revenues and growth rates for China's 3 main carriers, 2009-1H10 (CNY m)
Chart 8: Mobile business ARPU for China's 3 main carriers, 2009-1H10 (CNY )
Chart 9: Number of 3G users for China's 3 main carriers, December 2009, March 2010 and June 2010 (k users)
Chart 10: China Mobile's 3-year TD-SCDMA network expansion plan, 2009
Chart 11: China Telecom's 3G network expansion process, 2009
Chart 13: Investment in 3G network by China's telecom operators, 2009 (CNY b)
Chart 15: China Mobile's most heavily promoted terminals, 2009
Chart 17: China telecom operators' most heavily promoted 3G services, 2009
Chart 18: Focus of mobile network deployment for China's 3 main telecom groups, 2010
Chart 19: Focus of terminal strategies for China's 3 main telecom groups, 2010
Chart 20: Focus of 3G business promotion for China's 3 main telecom groups, 2010
Chart 21: Application store development for China's 3 main telecom groups, September 2010
Chart 22: Key future 3G competition strategies for China's 3 major telecom groups
Chart 23: Structure of the mobile phone supply chain in China
Chart 24: China 3G baseband chip market shipment projections for 2009-2013 (m units)
Chart 25: Shipments for China 3G baseband chip market by application, 2009-2013
Chart 26: Shipments for China 3G baseband chip market by technology, 2009-2013
Chart 27: China 3G baseband chip market share by shipments, 2009
Chart 28: Market strategies of new entrants to 3G baseband chip sector
Chart 29: Mobile telecoms technologies' market positioning and active expansion among chipmakers
Chart 30: Qualcomm deters new entrants to the WCDMA market with massive reductions in chip prices
Chart 31: Intel's acquisition of Infineon's wireless section
Chart 32: MediaTek enters WCDMA market, MStar and HiSilicon are watched closely by the market
Chart 33: Market share distribution for manufacturers in China EV-DO baseband chip market by shipments, 2009
Chart 34: Qualcomm develops GHz-grade processors and high-end EV-DO chips with multi-core architecture
Chart 35: VIA Telecom takes 30% of China CDMA chip market and marshals its forces to win bidding for China Mobile's EV-DO purchases
Chart 36: Market share distribution for manufacturers in China TD-SCDMA baseband chip market by shipments, 2009
Chart 37: Leadcore launches its own TD-SCDMA baseband chips, original MediaTek collaboration model is set to change
Chart 38: ST-Ericsson consolidates orders for brands and major manufacturers, Spreadtrum wins large market share in TD wireless home phones for local calls
Chart 39: TD-SCDMA takes off, draws in first-tier manufacturers hoping to capitalize on baseband chip opportunities
Chart 40: Marvell leverages integrated SoC technology to move into the TD-SCDMA baseband chip market
Key mobile handset vendors in China; 3G terminal device supply chain by vendor type
Table 2: Major international manufacturers' current involvement in China 3G handset market
Table 3: Major China- and Taiwan-based brands' current involvement in China 3G handset market
Table 4: Samsung's 2010 launch of SPhone range in China covers all three 3G standards
Table 5: Motorola has designed its next - generation MING series handsets especially for China�Vthe Mingzhi series
Table 6: Nokia TD-SCDMA models launched during the 2009-2010 period
Table 8: RIM's Blackberry Storm 9530, customized for China Telecom
Chart 41: iPhone sold in China through China Unicom and Apple's own stores
Table 9: Key specifications and appearance of Lenovo's LePhone
Chart 42: Yulong Coolpad's deployment strategy for China market
Table 12: HTC officially launches 4 models for the China market in 2010
China 3G market scenario analysis and subscribers' forecast (2009-2014)
Chart 44: China 3G user base changes and predictions by carrier, 2009-2014 (m users)
Chart 45: Changes and predictions for overall proportion of 3G users in China, Taiwan and Japan
Forecasts for 3G mobile handsets by transmission type (2009-2014)
Chart 47: China's 3G handset market by transmission standard, 2Q09-2Q10 (k units)
Chart 48: China's 3G handset market by standard, 2009-2014 (m units)


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It's time to take another look at ultra-luxury Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. In May, the 516-passenger, $360 million Europa2 joined the line's fleet, adding casual elegance with a much more casual, modern, younger appeal to the luxury line. The news:
• Europa2 is truly bilingual; English is the second language onbaord. Previously, the company has been strongly dominated by German-speaking guests, with specified bilingual cruises offering some shore excursions and enrichment in English.
• With a crew of 370-plus, the ship claims the largest space-per-passenger ratio in the cruise industry, with accommodations of more than 300 square feet and some up to 1,000 square feet, all with spacious balconies. Two hundred and fifty-one suites in seven categories all have verandas and amenities from coffee machines and portable phones to tablet computers. The very formal atmosphere and dress codes of Europa have been replaced on Europa2, where there is no formal Captain's Dinner and eight restaurants provide open seating rather than set meal times. Nearly half of the seating is tables for two and Mediterranean, French bistro and Asian cuisines are featured. The largest restaurant, the Weltmeere, has extensive international and vegetarian offerings.
• The ship is very family friendly, with dedicated spaces for toddlers, children and teenagers, and seven family-oriented suites are set up with parents' and children's living areas, sharing a common balcony. There is also a shore excursion program with family appeal. Children under 11 sail free, and the fee for cruisers 12 to 15 is $60 a night.
• As Europa2 is aimed at a younger, international clientele, many of whom are working rather than retired, itineraries are shorter, although many can be combined to make a multiweek cruise. Europa2 is sailing seven-night Mediterranean sailings priced from $5,295, followed by 14-16-night Arabian Peninsula and Asia sailings from $7,910 per person.


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2013 looks set to be one of the busiest in memory for everyone in the North American soccer scene.
The soccer calendar is stuffed full of events and matches. The crucial "Hexagonal" World Cup qualifiers for CONCACAF teams are the most prominent, but there is also the 18th MLS season that kicks off in March, the U-20 World Cup in Turkey in June, and the launch of a brand new women's league.
Here's a rundown of the 2013 North American soccer calendar, with a few nods to the best of the global game. (NOTE: Dates and events are subject to change.)
Can Tijuana's Yanks repeat as Liga MX champions?
January 4: Liga MX Clausura 2013 season opens
January 6: FIFA Ballon d'Or announced
January 11-15: MLS Combine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
January 17: MLS SuperDraft, Indianapolis, Indiana
January 18 – March 1: MLS Preseason
- Jan 29 – Feb 8: The Desert Friendlies (Tucson) — COL, HOU, NE, POR, SJ, SEA, SKC, FC Tucson
- Feb 9 – Feb 23: Disney Pro Soccer Classic (Orlando) — CLB, DC, MTL, PHI, SKC, TOR, Orlando City, Tampa Bay
- Feb 13 – Feb 23: Desert Diamond Cup (Tucson) — NE, NY, RSL, SEA
- Feb 16 – Feb 23: Carolina Challenge Cup — CHI, HOU, VAN, Charleston
- Feb 17 – Feb 23: Portland Timbers Tournament — DAL, POR, SJ, AIK
Portland's Bright Dike is hoping for a call up from Nigeria for the Cup of Nations.
January 19 – February 10: Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa
January 22: 2013 Copa Libertadores begins
January 26: International friendly
- Canada vs. Denmark, Tucson, Arizona
January 29: International friendly
- USA vs. Canada, Houston, Texas
February 6: CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying
February 18 – March 2: CONCACAF U-20 Championship, Puebla, Mexico
March 2: MLS season opens
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC-Toronto FC, Vancouver, BC
March 3: Real Madrid vs. Barcelona, Madrid, Spain
March 5: CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals, 1st leg
- Houston Dynamo-Santos Laguna, Houston, Texas
March 6: CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals, 1st leg
- Tigres-Seattle Sounders, Monterrey, Mexico
How will Fredy Montero and the Sounders fare in the CCL knockout stage?
March 7: CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals, 1st leg
- Herediano-LA Galaxy, Heredia, Costa Rica
March 8-14: Algarve Cup, Portugal
- US women's national team participating
March 12: CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals, 2nd leg
- Seattle Sounders-Tigres, Seattle, Washington
March 13: CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinals, 2nd leg
- Santos Laguna-Houston Dynamo, Torreon, Mexico
- LA Galaxy-Herediano, Carson, California
March 22: CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying
The US beat Mexico in their last visit to the Estadio Azteca. Can they do it again?
March 26: CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying
April: NASL and USL PRO open seasons
April: National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) opens inaugural season
April 2-4: CONCACAF Champions League semifinals, 1st leg
April 6-18: CONCACAF U-17 Championship, Panama
April 9-11: CONCACAF Champions League semifinals, 2nd leg
April 24: CONCACAF Champions League final, 1st leg
April 24: Amway Canadian Championship semifinals, 1st leg
May: US Open Cup begins for non-MLS teams (if 2012 scheduling holds)
May 1: CONCACAF Champions League final, 2nd leg
Where will Tim Howard and Everton finish in the EPL standings when all is said and done?
May 1: Amway Canadian Championship semifinals, 2nd leg
May 15: Amway Canadian Championship finals, 1st leg
May 19: Final matchday of the English Premier League season
May 25: 2013 UEFA Champions League final, London, United Kingdom
May 29: Amway Canadian Championship finals, 2nd leg
June: MLS teams enter US Open Cup in Round of 16 (if 2012 scheduling holds)
June 7: CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying
June 11: CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying
June 15-30: FIFA Confederations Cup, Brazil
June 18: CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying
June 21 – July 13: FIFA U-20 World Cup, Turkey
July 7-28: CONCACAF Gold Cup, USA
July 31: AT&T MLS All-Star Game - LIVESTRONG Sporting Park, Kansas City, KS
Late July: 2013 Copa Libertadores final
August: US Open Cup final (if 2012 scheduling holds)
September 6: CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying
The USMNT have not lost a home World Cup qualifier to Mexico since a 2-1 loss in Los Angeles in 1972.
September 10: CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying
September 18-28: FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, Tahiti
October 11: CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying
October 15: CONCACAF 2014 World Cup qualifying
October 17 – November 8: FIFA U-17 World Cup, United Arab Emirates
November: MLS Playoffs
December: NCAA College Cup
- Dec. 6-8: Women's, Cary, North Carolina
- Dec. 13-15: Men's, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
December 6: Final draw for 2014 FIFA World Cup, Salvador de Bahia, Brazil
December 11-21: FIFA Club World Cup, Morocco


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