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Yokohama, Japan - July 19, 2016 - Silvaco Japan Co., Ltd. ("Silvaco") has announced that Silvaco’s liquid crystal simulator, Clever LCD was adopted by Japan Display Inc. ("Japan Display") for the design and development of existing and next generation of liquid crystals displays.
Clever LCD is a physics-based 3-dimensional simulator which calculates the director profile of a liquid crystal and the corresponding capacitance as a function of the bias applied to the structure. LCD structures are increasing in size and become more complex. As a result a 3D process simulation tool is needed to capture the details of the structure. Clever LCD uses Victory Process, Silvaco’s 3-dimensional process simulator, to create the 3D structure that is used as an input to the Clever LCD field solver. Silvaco’s background in meshing and solvers enables good convergence and makes it possible to simulate very complex structures in a minimum amount of time. After an intensive evaluation, Japan Display decided to integrate Clever LCD into their design environment in order to build and design highly efficient LCD structures.
Japan Display is a global display manufacturer which was formed from the integration of the small-medium display businesses of Sony Corporation, Toshiba Corporation and Hitachi Ltd., and began business operations on April 1, 2012.
Silvaco Japan was first established as a Japanese branch of Silvaco, Inc. in 1989 and incorporated as a Japanese corporation in 1995. Silvaco Japan's corporate mission is to be the leading provider of TCAD and EDA software products in the Japanese market. To achieve and maintain its leadership objective, Silvaco Japan is focused on building and growing a strong sales, product support and R&D workforce. Silvaco Japan is headquartered at the Landmark Tower in Yokohama, and maintains an additional office in Kyoto.

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yokohama, japan - july 19, 2016 - silvaco japan co., ltd. ("silvaco") has announced that silvaco’s liquid crystal simulator, clever lcd was adopted by japan display inc. ("japan display") for the design and development of existing and next generation of liquid crystals displays.
clever lcd is a physics-based 3-dimensional simulator which calculates the director profile of a liquid crystal and the corresponding capacitance as a function of the bias applied to the structure. lcd structures are increasing in size and become more complex. as a result a 3d process simulation tool is needed to capture the details of the structure. clever lcd uses victory process, silvaco’s 3-dimensional process simulator, to create the 3d structure that is used as an input to the clever lcd field solver. silvaco’s background in meshing and solvers enables good convergence and makes it possible to simulate very complex structures in a minimum amount of time. after an intensive evaluation, japan display decided to integrate clever lcd into their design environment in order to build and design highly efficient lcd structures.
japan display is a global display manufacturer which was formed from the integration of the small-medium display businesses of sony corporation, toshiba corporation and hitachi ltd., and began business operations on april 1, 2012.
silvaco japan was first established as a japanese branch of silvaco, inc. in 1989 and incorporated as a japanese corporation in 1995. silvaco japan's corporate mission is to be the leading provider of tcad and eda software products in the japanese market. to achieve and maintain its leadership objective, silvaco japan is focused on building and growing a strong sales, product support and r&d workforce. silvaco japan is headquartered at the landmark tower in yokohama, and maintains an additional office in kyoto.


text: Hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the Hepatitis C virus. It can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong illness. Hepatitis C is usually spread when blood from an infected person enters the body of someone who is not infected. Before 1992, when widespread screening of the blood supply began in the United States, Hepatitis C was also commonly spread through blood transfusions and organ transplants.

lowercased: hepatitis c is a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the hepatitis c virus. it can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong illness. hepatitis c is usually spread when blood from an infected person enters the body of someone who is not infected. before 1992, when widespread screening of the blood supply began in the united states, hepatitis c was also commonly spread through blood transfusions and organ transplants.


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fighting forms painting takes 14 -16days for production by an artist, and another 3 -5days for delivery. You can custom Franz Marc fighting forms painting on canvas, or painting with a large frame.
We deliver Franz Marc fighting forms worldwide at the same shipping fee of $15.00, but it is free if you buy more than one art at a time.
This is the picture of the original fighting forms by Franz Marc. We reproduce it with oil paint on canvas, stretched and frame; but we do not offer fighting forms on machine serigraph, poster, giclee or print.

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fighting forms painting takes 14 -16days for production by an artist, and another 3 -5days for delivery. you can custom franz marc fighting forms painting on canvas, or painting with a large frame.
we deliver franz marc fighting forms worldwide at the same shipping fee of $15.00, but it is free if you buy more than one art at a time.
this is the picture of the original fighting forms by franz marc. we reproduce it with oil paint on canvas, stretched and frame; but we do not offer fighting forms on machine serigraph, poster, giclee or print.


text: In many ways the Mesabi Range is the most wonderful of any mountains in the world. The range is low, most of the mountains being mere hills. But a large part of these hills is made up of free iron ore. This ore, as you see, is scooped up in some places by steam shovels just as gravel is removed from pits. In most places it is necessary to remove an overlay of several feet of clay. You can see this clay banked in the extreme background. Once the layers of ore are reached, they are removed on different levels. The steam shovel working in the foreground is cutting a trench several yards wide. The ore that it removes is dumped into ore cars that stand on tracks near by. Directly behind the steam shovel another track is being laid. As soon as the ore has been shoveled the full length of the track that is now being made, the ore cars will run on the track in the foreground. The present Mesabi Range is the foot of an old mountain ridge worn down by glaciers. It is by far the most important iron-ore producing section in the whole world. Annually it produces almost 30,000,000 tons of ore, one-third of the supply of the world. This range, taken with the Vermilion and the Cuyuna rangers, all in northern Minnesota, make the United States the leading nation of the world in the iron and steel industry. In recent years, iron smelters have sprung up in this section of Minnesota. The coal and coke needed for fuel are brought by the ore ships on their return trip from the east. But, generally speaking, it is far more profitable to take the iron ore to the coal district than to bring the coal to the iron district. Keystone ID: 6965, Note: All titles, descriptions, and location coordinates are from the original Keystone Slide documentation as supplied by the Keystone View Company. No text has been edited or changed.

lowercased: in many ways the mesabi range is the most wonderful of any mountains in the world. the range is low, most of the mountains being mere hills. but a large part of these hills is made up of free iron ore. this ore, as you see, is scooped up in some places by steam shovels just as gravel is removed from pits. in most places it is necessary to remove an overlay of several feet of clay. you can see this clay banked in the extreme background. once the layers of ore are reached, they are removed on different levels. the steam shovel working in the foreground is cutting a trench several yards wide. the ore that it removes is dumped into ore cars that stand on tracks near by. directly behind the steam shovel another track is being laid. as soon as the ore has been shoveled the full length of the track that is now being made, the ore cars will run on the track in the foreground. the present mesabi range is the foot of an old mountain ridge worn down by glaciers. it is by far the most important iron-ore producing section in the whole world. annually it produces almost 30,000,000 tons of ore, one-third of the supply of the world. this range, taken with the vermilion and the cuyuna rangers, all in northern minnesota, make the united states the leading nation of the world in the iron and steel industry. in recent years, iron smelters have sprung up in this section of minnesota. the coal and coke needed for fuel are brought by the ore ships on their return trip from the east. but, generally speaking, it is far more profitable to take the iron ore to the coal district than to bring the coal to the iron district. keystone id: 6965, note: all titles, descriptions, and location coordinates are from the original keystone slide documentation as supplied by the keystone view company. no text has been edited or changed.


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Labour price only for floor to be tiled and grouted in entrance lobby and small toilet. total floor area 4.5 m2.
To be carried out thursday/friday or saturday this week.
Added 6th June, 2011 : Toilet and sink are not fiited so will be out of the room.
On time, reliable and a high standard of work. The site was left tidy and work carried out as requested. Will be using again and would definitely recommend.

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labour price only for floor to be tiled and grouted in entrance lobby and small toilet. total floor area 4.5 m2.
to be carried out thursday/friday or saturday this week.
added 6th june, 2011 : toilet and sink are not fiited so will be out of the room.
on time, reliable and a high standard of work. the site was left tidy and work carried out as requested. will be using again and would definitely recommend.


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They have come in all shapes since 1968 and often have had a cult like following. A stretched Citation VII Cabin at heart the Citation Sovereign boast better field performance than it’s much vaunted brother the Citation X. While it doesn’t boast the speed, if it's economy looking for then you’ve hit the jackpot.
Sovereign (s/n 154) checks all these boxes - the aircraft is ideally suited for European and American executives, alike, with its custom designed 7 passenger interior it is ideal for the executive who doesn’t require an entourage. Check out the aircraft and all its features here then call us to discuss pricing and delivery details.

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they have come in all shapes since 1968 and often have had a cult like following. a stretched citation vii cabin at heart the citation sovereign boast better field performance than it’s much vaunted brother the citation x. while it doesn’t boast the speed, if it's economy looking for then you’ve hit the jackpot.
sovereign (s/n 154) checks all these boxes - the aircraft is ideally suited for european and american executives, alike, with its custom designed 7 passenger interior it is ideal for the executive who doesn’t require an entourage. check out the aircraft and all its features here then call us to discuss pricing and delivery details.


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How Do I Choose a Trustee for My Special Needs Child?
I am trying to decide on a trustee for my son’s Special Needs Trust. What should I be thinking about?
I commend you on thinking about who will be your best choice as trustee. I find that so many families just choose the closest relative or closest friend without much thought as to the specifics of the job responsibilities. Before you choose, you should know what a trustee needs to do.
Understand distribution rules of a Special Needs Trust, so as to always ensure it continues to qualify as a Special Needs Trust, because if the money in the trust is distributed incorrectly, your son’s government benefits will be placed in jeopardy.
You can decide to have a co-trustee, which is a formal arrangement with a professional trustee such as an attorney, accountant, or a trust company. If this is the direction you decide, then you will make that official by naming that individual or organization in your Special Needs Trust document.
You can also decide on a less formal arrangement and instruct your trustee to find themselves a professional advisor that he/she can use as a “Trustee Guide” that has experience in supporting trustees of Special Needs Trusts.
If you have multiple people you trust, you could institute a Trust Advisory Committee. This committee can be comprised of family and friends, as well as professionals that you trust (such as your Special Needs Planner). In this way, you will have both personal and professional relationships involved in ensuring your child lives the life you want and that your trust is managed in the correct manner.
The above are simply three designs, but depending on your family, you may decide on a design that is not listed. The trustee decision, and how this position is designed, is part of the flexibility of this type of trust that you need to determine.
For more information on how to prepare for the future, be sure to contact a financial advisor who specializes in serving families with special needs. A Special Needs Plan is driven by what they call Unleash L.I.F.E.™—L.I.F.E. meaning Lasting Independence For Everyone™. This is accomplished with education, action, and support in the creation, implementation, and continued monitoring of a specifically designed lifelong and integrated plan for your family of parents, caregivers, your loved one with special needs, and their siblings.
Ryan F. Platt MBA, ChFC, ChSNC, is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory, and financial planning through MML Investors Services, LLC, member SIPC. A Special Needs Plan is not subsidiary or affiliate of MML Investors Services, LLC or its affiliated companies. This article is not a recommendation or endorsement of any products.

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how do i choose a trustee for my special needs child?
i am trying to decide on a trustee for my son’s special needs trust. what should i be thinking about?
i commend you on thinking about who will be your best choice as trustee. i find that so many families just choose the closest relative or closest friend without much thought as to the specifics of the job responsibilities. before you choose, you should know what a trustee needs to do.
understand distribution rules of a special needs trust, so as to always ensure it continues to qualify as a special needs trust, because if the money in the trust is distributed incorrectly, your son’s government benefits will be placed in jeopardy.
you can decide to have a co-trustee, which is a formal arrangement with a professional trustee such as an attorney, accountant, or a trust company. if this is the direction you decide, then you will make that official by naming that individual or organization in your special needs trust document.
you can also decide on a less formal arrangement and instruct your trustee to find themselves a professional advisor that he/she can use as a “trustee guide” that has experience in supporting trustees of special needs trusts.
if you have multiple people you trust, you could institute a trust advisory committee. this committee can be comprised of family and friends, as well as professionals that you trust (such as your special needs planner). in this way, you will have both personal and professional relationships involved in ensuring your child lives the life you want and that your trust is managed in the correct manner.
the above are simply three designs, but depending on your family, you may decide on a design that is not listed. the trustee decision, and how this position is designed, is part of the flexibility of this type of trust that you need to determine.
for more information on how to prepare for the future, be sure to contact a financial advisor who specializes in serving families with special needs. a special needs plan is driven by what they call unleash l.i.f.e.™—l.i.f.e. meaning lasting independence for everyone™. this is accomplished with education, action, and support in the creation, implementation, and continued monitoring of a specifically designed lifelong and integrated plan for your family of parents, caregivers, your loved one with special needs, and their siblings.
ryan f. platt mba, chfc, chsnc, is a registered representative of and offers securities, investment advisory, and financial planning through mml investors services, llc, member sipc. a special needs plan is not subsidiary or affiliate of mml investors services, llc or its affiliated companies. this article is not a recommendation or endorsement of any products.


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At WIN Home Inspection, our goal is to help our Strategic-Partners – our home inspection franchise owners – provide the highest level of personalized service and the best home inspections in today’s market.
We use the term “Strategic-Partner” because the relationship goes beyond just being a franchisor and franchisee. At WIN, we are a network of supportive partners that help each other succeed.
We are committed to providing great service experiences and building long-lasting relationships. That’s why we survey home buyers, sellers and real estate professionals to gauge client satisfaction. The best way to build a business is through providing an excellent experience from beginning to end, earning more referrals from real estate agents who are happy to include qualified WIN professionals in their clients’ buying process.
Our franchisees are our Strategic-Partners, and we work to help each Strategic-Partner succeed so we can grow the brand together.
Our training, technology and marketing support help our franchisees by making it easier to focus on their clients. We streamline the operation of the business and the inspection process with proprietary technology systems that allow our Strategic-Partners to focus on their customers and on winning new business. WIN’s leadership team works with Strategic-Partners in a manner where common sense is common practice.
Download our free franchise report for in-depth details about WIN Home Inspection franchise. You can also continue exploring the site to learn more.

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at win home inspection, our goal is to help our strategic-partners – our home inspection franchise owners – provide the highest level of personalized service and the best home inspections in today’s market.
we use the term “strategic-partner” because the relationship goes beyond just being a franchisor and franchisee. at win, we are a network of supportive partners that help each other succeed.
we are committed to providing great service experiences and building long-lasting relationships. that’s why we survey home buyers, sellers and real estate professionals to gauge client satisfaction. the best way to build a business is through providing an excellent experience from beginning to end, earning more referrals from real estate agents who are happy to include qualified win professionals in their clients’ buying process.
our franchisees are our strategic-partners, and we work to help each strategic-partner succeed so we can grow the brand together.
our training, technology and marketing support help our franchisees by making it easier to focus on their clients. we streamline the operation of the business and the inspection process with proprietary technology systems that allow our strategic-partners to focus on their customers and on winning new business. win’s leadership team works with strategic-partners in a manner where common sense is common practice.
download our free franchise report for in-depth details about win home inspection franchise. you can also continue exploring the site to learn more.


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Doomsday weather in Stuttgart. The temperature reads minus two degrees as swollen skies roll over with a mix of rain, sleet, snow and haze. Could our road trip suddenly be in jeopardy?
The day before, Frank Walliser, engineer extraordinaire, had called an emergency meeting. There was no way this triple-hearted roadster could be unleashed in such adverse conditions on uncompromising low-profile summer tyres.
Officially, Porsche does not offer all-season rubber for the 918 Spyder. After all, driving in sub-zero temperatures would probably refrigerate the lithium-ion batteries to premature extinction.
Unofficially, however, a friend of Herr Walliser, who works in the prototype shop, produces a set of bespoke black alloys shod with brand-new Pirelli Sottozeros. New tyres fitted, the chrome blue 918 is released from the factory gates at 10:30am sharp.
One could drive non-stop from Stuttgart to Valencia in just over 13 hours, but we took the 1741km scenic route which called for 22h 48min hours of wheel time. My time capsule passenger is Sebastian Rüger, a 31-year-old whizz-kid engineer who knows a lot about hybrids and practically everything about the 918.
The low, wide and outlandish two-seater commences the first leg of the journey in E-Power mode. In this configuration the two electric motors, whirring a happy duet, sound unexpectedly subdued inside the cabin.
In tandem, the compact power packs muster 210kW and an impressive aggregate torque of 585Nm. Depending on one’s driving style, E-Power offers a maximum zero emission range of 31km or a top speed of 150km/h.
On the feeder lane to the A81 motorway, a bomb dropped on our acoustic idyll as the V8 engine entered the scene like a bat out of hell – loud, harsh and furious. The ice-cold liquids inside the angry flat-crank, direct-injection, normally-aspirated high-revving 4.6-litre engine were evidently at odds with the under-challenging 120km/h speed limit.
Up to 3000rpm the 32-valver, which is a direct descendant of the RS Spyder power plant, sounds rough and raucous. Between 3500 and 6500rpm, petrol feed, firing order and valve timing finally agree on a more coordinated and slightly smoother rhythm and pace.
But it’s only from 7000rpm to the cut-out at 9150rpm that the ‘steam hammer’ effect eventually compresses the running characteristics to a dense energetic flow.
Too true. The race seat makes you painfully aware of those shapely love handles, the race suspension kickboxes us with vigour through the day, the race brakes decelerate with an unashamed grinding noise.
The boot (110L when the roof is in place) has race car space, rear visibility is compromised by the gills, louvres and the XXL wing, and noise levels at speed match a race car for pungency and persistence.
Fuel consumption on the other hand corresponds to the drinking abilities of a compact car. We didn’t come close to the claimed 3.1L/100km, but the observed average of 10.6L/100km was not bad for a 345km/h super coupé.
The difference between these numbers is due to the controversial and unrealistic EU measuring cycle, obviously defined in an ivory tower by officials under the influence.
Depleting a full load of E-Power is the easiest trick in the book: just ignore the detent in the throttle pedal or push the red H (for hot lap) button – and don’t forget to brace for the physical afterburner effect.
Restoring energy to its 6.8kWh peak is equally simple: keep the engine spinning at medium revs for about 15 minutes in Sport – or Race – and the green dots on the dash will reassemble in full force.
Lyon, France, welcomes us with ‘sleeping policemen’ – width restrictors and the tallest kerbs this side of the Eiger’s north face. Although tackling the down ramp to the hotel car park was a 13-minute nerve-wracker, we successfully complete the pole slalom to find the solitary charge point, thankfully unoccupied.
While a high-speed wall charger (around A$30,500 plus installation) would have performed the act in 25 minutes, hooking the car up on (s)low-voltage household mains extended the process by four hours.
The batteries always keep a 25 per cent emergency charge – in case you take an impromptu detour to the racetrack where the entire energy reservoir may be depleted at a push of the ‘H’ button.
Although the E-Power reservoir was tapped whenever it made sense, we nonetheless had to make four pit stops to fill up the 70L tank with a total of 213L premium juice.
The next morning, S-GO 9182 follows the river Rhone south in tip-toe fashion, elegantly swooshing past slower traffic, and soaking up applause and thumbs-up gestures. When fully charged, battery power alone can whisk the 918 from 0-100km/h in a brisk 6.2sec.
Some 19km down the road, the black box summons hybrid mode signalling that the V8 will now cut in or be phased out according to throttle orders. Not sufficiently inspiring? Twist the mode dial to Sport and try to suppress a big smile when it grabs you by the neck and glues your bum to the seat.
In Race, the Porsche morphs into a real road rocket and this ultra-fast urge is matched by an even more aggressive shift strategy. The seven-speed PDK transmission hammers through the gears like a firing pin on steroids, the E motors howl breathlessly up to their ambitious redline, and the V8 bursts noisily into brief charging spells. There’s no doubt about it – this car makes concerted attacks on your senses.
It dries your throat, moistens your palms, and fills your nose with the sweet smell of fast flowing electrical current. It reduces CO2 emissions by making you hold your breath in a mix of astonishment and awe.
The arrow-straight and suspiciously empty Autoroute du Sud is the perfect place to check out the bespoke infotainment system. We like the comprehensive content, the quick response time, the clever ergonomics. We don’t like the reflections on the shiny screen, the marginally intuitive coordination of the two monitors, or the lack of any tactile feedback.
Rolling at a steady 128km/h through radar-infested territory, we kill time rating the sensational Burmester sound system, the authentic leather seats (are they really A$36,000 nicer than the standard cloth upholstery?), the body-colour ignition key left of the steering column (why is the wheel only adjustable in reach?), and the electric auxiliary heating (a whopping $A9000 – bum warmers are free, though).
Despite the numerous extras, our 918 still lacked the heavily promoted Weissach pack, which adds a whopping A$107,700 (approximately) to the total while reducing weight by 41kg. We applaud the achievement, but a similar effect could be had with the price of a Fitness First membership.
The most demanding section of the entire voyage is the winding coastal road between Perpignan and the Spanish border. Although the tarmac is narrow – bumpy and dotted with blind crests – the 918 tracks with the precision of a Strike Fighter, clings like a magnet to bitumen, and decelerates like an F1 car, only to reach out for the next straight with expandable elasticity.
As soon as the hinterland opens up and the rock faces give way to rolling hills, the Porsche readily beamed us into a parallel universe with such relentless thrust, it feels like vital body fluids were beginning to boil.
The 2.6sec acceleration from 0-100km/h very nearly ends in my cardiac arrest, and when the speedo shows 200km/h a mere 4.7sec later, adrenalin flows like a burst fire hydrant. It’s mildly terrifying.
Scared by my courage, I hit the brakes and immediately wish for four-point belts, Schwarzenegger forearms and eyeballs capable of staying in their sockets. Instrumental in this mind-boggling energy squashing performance are carbon-ceramic discs the size of New York pizzas, improved Michelin tyres boasting a secret superglue compound, and the riveting recuperative performance of the hybrid brake system, which can pull up to 0.5G.
The Porsche approaches Barcelona in balmy weather, so it’s high time to convert the coupé into a spyder. To keep the toupee from getting airborne, you must first attach a small double-decker drag deflector to the windscreen frame. Even with the roof stowed in the tiny cargo bay, the carbonfibre body feels as if it had been hewn from solid steel. The downside to this granite rigidity is rock hard suspension which pummels your derriere like four jackhammers.
Only professional masochists, or Max Mosley, would have the balls to switch the damper calibration from ‘Have Mercy’ (standard) to ‘Last Rites’ (sport). The fast-responding front axle lift (yours for just A$13,500) on the other hand dramatically reduces the nose bleed factor.
The large tail rudder will, at the push of a button, freeze in two different positions for maximum downforce or maximum speed. Even with energy packs depleted, this plug-in supercar can still top 326km/h, but Spanish jails are almost as bad as Indonesian ones, so we didn’t even try.
Zooming through tunnels at 144km/h in third gear was enough to make the plaster crack and fall from the ceiling.
a quick trackside lunch. In pit lane, the 918 finally shed its Dr Hyde costume for the more appropriate Jekyll livery.
Sadly, all it takes to put your driving skills into perspective is one quick lap next to rallymeister, Walter Röhrl, who drives the entire lap in ‘D’ and still gets to the finish line light years before the next quickest.
However, we do eventually learn to late-apex most corners, step on the gas early, anticipate the dialogue between rear-wheel dominance and front-wheel support, brake eerily deep into bends, open up steering much sooner and to look after the tyres rather than understeer into oblivion.
As the track closes at 5pm, we point the Porsche’s low-slung nose toward the open road one last time. Although I am strapped to a A$1.2m spaceship, my fear factor has shrunk to 911 GT3 levels since we left Zuffenhausen barely three days ago. The 918 may not be as easy to drive as a 911 Turbo, but it certainly isn’t a razor blade on wheels either.
The difference between the standard model and the Weissach edition we briefly trialled on track is marginal unless you’re a pro. Rather than spending a small fortune on fancy paint and better leather, it makes more sense to invest in higher technology which suits the character of the car very well.
At no extra cost, Porsche will shrink-wrap the Spyder in matte black, Martini Racing livery or the striking Salzburg Racing design which allegedly pays tribute to a certain Porsche legend, Ferdinand Piech.
Porsche intends to manufacture 918 units of the 918, but so far only two-thirds of that number have customer names attached. Is this déjà vu of the Carrera GT, which found a mere 1270 takers despite a production target of 1500 units?
Just in case you’re in the market for one of these rare automotive dream tickets, bear in mind there are two seat sizes to choose from (small did not work well for me…), that plug-in charging really is only optional icing on the cake, and that this car is, in real life, so much more than the sum of its parts.
Although it’s swollenw with technology, the 918 we lived with for half a week was not an unapproachable monster. On the contrary, it is a thrilling and surprisingly unpretentious blend of supercar, race car and vision of the future.

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doomsday weather in stuttgart. the temperature reads minus two degrees as swollen skies roll over with a mix of rain, sleet, snow and haze. could our road trip suddenly be in jeopardy?
the day before, frank walliser, engineer extraordinaire, had called an emergency meeting. there was no way this triple-hearted roadster could be unleashed in such adverse conditions on uncompromising low-profile summer tyres.
officially, porsche does not offer all-season rubber for the 918 spyder. after all, driving in sub-zero temperatures would probably refrigerate the lithium-ion batteries to premature extinction.
unofficially, however, a friend of herr walliser, who works in the prototype shop, produces a set of bespoke black alloys shod with brand-new pirelli sottozeros. new tyres fitted, the chrome blue 918 is released from the factory gates at 10:30am sharp.
one could drive non-stop from stuttgart to valencia in just over 13 hours, but we took the 1741km scenic route which called for 22h 48min hours of wheel time. my time capsule passenger is sebastian rüger, a 31-year-old whizz-kid engineer who knows a lot about hybrids and practically everything about the 918.
the low, wide and outlandish two-seater commences the first leg of the journey in e-power mode. in this configuration the two electric motors, whirring a happy duet, sound unexpectedly subdued inside the cabin.
in tandem, the compact power packs muster 210kw and an impressive aggregate torque of 585nm. depending on one’s driving style, e-power offers a maximum zero emission range of 31km or a top speed of 150km/h.
on the feeder lane to the a81 motorway, a bomb dropped on our acoustic idyll as the v8 engine entered the scene like a bat out of hell – loud, harsh and furious. the ice-cold liquids inside the angry flat-crank, direct-injection, normally-aspirated high-revving 4.6-litre engine were evidently at odds with the under-challenging 120km/h speed limit.
up to 3000rpm the 32-valver, which is a direct descendant of the rs spyder power plant, sounds rough and raucous. between 3500 and 6500rpm, petrol feed, firing order and valve timing finally agree on a more coordinated and slightly smoother rhythm and pace.
but it’s only from 7000rpm to the cut-out at 9150rpm that the ‘steam hammer’ effect eventually compresses the running characteristics to a dense energetic flow.
too true. the race seat makes you painfully aware of those shapely love handles, the race suspension kickboxes us with vigour through the day, the race brakes decelerate with an unashamed grinding noise.
the boot (110l when the roof is in place) has race car space, rear visibility is compromised by the gills, louvres and the xxl wing, and noise levels at speed match a race car for pungency and persistence.
fuel consumption on the other hand corresponds to the drinking abilities of a compact car. we didn’t come close to the claimed 3.1l/100km, but the observed average of 10.6l/100km was not bad for a 345km/h super coupé.
the difference between these numbers is due to the controversial and unrealistic eu measuring cycle, obviously defined in an ivory tower by officials under the influence.
depleting a full load of e-power is the easiest trick in the book: just ignore the detent in the throttle pedal or push the red h (for hot lap) button – and don’t forget to brace for the physical afterburner effect.
restoring energy to its 6.8kwh peak is equally simple: keep the engine spinning at medium revs for about 15 minutes in sport – or race – and the green dots on the dash will reassemble in full force.
lyon, france, welcomes us with ‘sleeping policemen’ – width restrictors and the tallest kerbs this side of the eiger’s north face. although tackling the down ramp to the hotel car park was a 13-minute nerve-wracker, we successfully complete the pole slalom to find the solitary charge point, thankfully unoccupied.
while a high-speed wall charger (around a$30,500 plus installation) would have performed the act in 25 minutes, hooking the car up on (s)low-voltage household mains extended the process by four hours.
the batteries always keep a 25 per cent emergency charge – in case you take an impromptu detour to the racetrack where the entire energy reservoir may be depleted at a push of the ‘h’ button.
although the e-power reservoir was tapped whenever it made sense, we nonetheless had to make four pit stops to fill up the 70l tank with a total of 213l premium juice.
the next morning, s-go 9182 follows the river rhone south in tip-toe fashion, elegantly swooshing past slower traffic, and soaking up applause and thumbs-up gestures. when fully charged, battery power alone can whisk the 918 from 0-100km/h in a brisk 6.2sec.
some 19km down the road, the black box summons hybrid mode signalling that the v8 will now cut in or be phased out according to throttle orders. not sufficiently inspiring? twist the mode dial to sport and try to suppress a big smile when it grabs you by the neck and glues your bum to the seat.
in race, the porsche morphs into a real road rocket and this ultra-fast urge is matched by an even more aggressive shift strategy. the seven-speed pdk transmission hammers through the gears like a firing pin on steroids, the e motors howl breathlessly up to their ambitious redline, and the v8 bursts noisily into brief charging spells. there’s no doubt about it – this car makes concerted attacks on your senses.
it dries your throat, moistens your palms, and fills your nose with the sweet smell of fast flowing electrical current. it reduces co2 emissions by making you hold your breath in a mix of astonishment and awe.
the arrow-straight and suspiciously empty autoroute du sud is the perfect place to check out the bespoke infotainment system. we like the comprehensive content, the quick response time, the clever ergonomics. we don’t like the reflections on the shiny screen, the marginally intuitive coordination of the two monitors, or the lack of any tactile feedback.
rolling at a steady 128km/h through radar-infested territory, we kill time rating the sensational burmester sound system, the authentic leather seats (are they really a$36,000 nicer than the standard cloth upholstery?), the body-colour ignition key left of the steering column (why is the wheel only adjustable in reach?), and the electric auxiliary heating (a whopping $a9000 – bum warmers are free, though).
despite the numerous extras, our 918 still lacked the heavily promoted weissach pack, which adds a whopping a$107,700 (approximately) to the total while reducing weight by 41kg. we applaud the achievement, but a similar effect could be had with the price of a fitness first membership.
the most demanding section of the entire voyage is the winding coastal road between perpignan and the spanish border. although the tarmac is narrow – bumpy and dotted with blind crests – the 918 tracks with the precision of a strike fighter, clings like a magnet to bitumen, and decelerates like an f1 car, only to reach out for the next straight with expandable elasticity.
as soon as the hinterland opens up and the rock faces give way to rolling hills, the porsche readily beamed us into a parallel universe with such relentless thrust, it feels like vital body fluids were beginning to boil.
the 2.6sec acceleration from 0-100km/h very nearly ends in my cardiac arrest, and when the speedo shows 200km/h a mere 4.7sec later, adrenalin flows like a burst fire hydrant. it’s mildly terrifying.
scared by my courage, i hit the brakes and immediately wish for four-point belts, schwarzenegger forearms and eyeballs capable of staying in their sockets. instrumental in this mind-boggling energy squashing performance are carbon-ceramic discs the size of new york pizzas, improved michelin tyres boasting a secret superglue compound, and the riveting recuperative performance of the hybrid brake system, which can pull up to 0.5g.
the porsche approaches barcelona in balmy weather, so it’s high time to convert the coupé into a spyder. to keep the toupee from getting airborne, you must first attach a small double-decker drag deflector to the windscreen frame. even with the roof stowed in the tiny cargo bay, the carbonfibre body feels as if it had been hewn from solid steel. the downside to this granite rigidity is rock hard suspension which pummels your derriere like four jackhammers.
only professional masochists, or max mosley, would have the balls to switch the damper calibration from ‘have mercy’ (standard) to ‘last rites’ (sport). the fast-responding front axle lift (yours for just a$13,500) on the other hand dramatically reduces the nose bleed factor.
the large tail rudder will, at the push of a button, freeze in two different positions for maximum downforce or maximum speed. even with energy packs depleted, this plug-in supercar can still top 326km/h, but spanish jails are almost as bad as indonesian ones, so we didn’t even try.
zooming through tunnels at 144km/h in third gear was enough to make the plaster crack and fall from the ceiling.
a quick trackside lunch. in pit lane, the 918 finally shed its dr hyde costume for the more appropriate jekyll livery.
sadly, all it takes to put your driving skills into perspective is one quick lap next to rallymeister, walter röhrl, who drives the entire lap in ‘d’ and still gets to the finish line light years before the next quickest.
however, we do eventually learn to late-apex most corners, step on the gas early, anticipate the dialogue between rear-wheel dominance and front-wheel support, brake eerily deep into bends, open up steering much sooner and to look after the tyres rather than understeer into oblivion.
as the track closes at 5pm, we point the porsche’s low-slung nose toward the open road one last time. although i am strapped to a a$1.2m spaceship, my fear factor has shrunk to 911 gt3 levels since we left zuffenhausen barely three days ago. the 918 may not be as easy to drive as a 911 turbo, but it certainly isn’t a razor blade on wheels either.
the difference between the standard model and the weissach edition we briefly trialled on track is marginal unless you’re a pro. rather than spending a small fortune on fancy paint and better leather, it makes more sense to invest in higher technology which suits the character of the car very well.
at no extra cost, porsche will shrink-wrap the spyder in matte black, martini racing livery or the striking salzburg racing design which allegedly pays tribute to a certain porsche legend, ferdinand piech.
porsche intends to manufacture 918 units of the 918, but so far only two-thirds of that number have customer names attached. is this déjà vu of the carrera gt, which found a mere 1270 takers despite a production target of 1500 units?
just in case you’re in the market for one of these rare automotive dream tickets, bear in mind there are two seat sizes to choose from (small did not work well for me…), that plug-in charging really is only optional icing on the cake, and that this car is, in real life, so much more than the sum of its parts.
although it’s swollenw with technology, the 918 we lived with for half a week was not an unapproachable monster. on the contrary, it is a thrilling and surprisingly unpretentious blend of supercar, race car and vision of the future.


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Flexible rhinoscopy is a quick, office-based procedure used to examine the entire nasal cavity.
It is most commonly performed by otolaryngologists in the evaluation of nasal obstruction, sinusitis, epistaxis, anosmia, other symptoms of rhinitis, and head and neck cancer. It can also be performed by allergists in the evaluation of allergic rhinitis and radiation oncologists to assess the response of malignancy to radiation therapy. Internal medicine, family medicine, and emergency medicine doctors may also use flexible rhinoscopy to evaluate patients with epistaxis or nasal foreign bodies.
Nasal obstruction is a sensation that one or both nasal passages are blocked. There are many causes of nasal obstruction, and the etiology is often multifactorial. Diagnosis requires a thorough history and physical examination, with imaging reserved for surgical planning and evaluating intracranial spread or invasion into adjacent structures. Flexible rhinoscopy is a useful adjunct to the physical examination that allows direct visualization of structures within the superior and posterior nasal cavities that may not be visible with anterior rhinoscopy alone.
The differential diagnoses of nasal obstruction are considerable (see below). A thorough history, including onset, duration, current medications, and aggravating/relieving factors, can help to narrow the differential diagnoses. Constant unilateral obstruction usually results from anatomic obstruction, whereas a seasonal congestion or one that responds to topical decongestants is typically due to an inflammatory pathology. Pediatric patients can present with life-threatening respiratory distress secondary to some congenital causes of nasal obstruction; therefore, prompt evaluation and treatment is essential in these patients.
Flexible rhinoscopy is indicated for the thorough evaluation of any patient with nasal obstruction or any nasal complaint not fully evaluated with anterior rhinoscopy. In addition, flexible rhinoscopy is commonly used for postoperative follow-up and as an adjunct to the evaluation of head and neck cancer.
Flexible rhinoscopy has no contraindications.
Discomfort and epistaxis are the most common complications. Allowing time for adequate anesthesia can help decrease the discomfort experienced by some patients. Knowledge of the intranasal anatomy and the rhinoscope's maneuverability can decrease the length of the examination. Epistaxis can be avoided by minimizing contact with the nasal mucosa.
Sedaghat AR. Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Am Fam Physician. 2017 Oct 15. 96 (8):500-506. [Medline]. [Full Text].
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Swoboda S, Thulesius HL, Jessen M. Paradoxical increase in nasal airway resistance after topical nasal decongestion - does it really exist? A retro- and prospective study. Clin Otolaryngol. 2016 Dec. 41 (6):689-693. [Medline].
Şahin Mİ, Kökoğlu K, Güleç Ş, Ketenci İ, Ünlü Y. Premedication Methods in Nasal Endoscopy: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Study. Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol. 2017 Jun. 10 (2):158-163. [Medline]. [Full Text].
Gubbels SP, Barkhuizen A, Hwang PH. Head and neck manifestations of Wegener's granulomatosis. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2003 Aug. 36(4):685-705. [Medline].
Kim YM, Kim AY, Park YH, Kim DH, Rha KS. Eight cases of nasal tuberculosis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007 Sep. 137(3):500-4. [Medline].
McCaffrey TV, McDonald TJ. Sarcoidosis of the nose and paranasal sinuses. Laryngoscope. 1983 Oct. 93(10):1281-4. [Medline].
Zhong Q, Guo W, Chen X, Ni X, Fang J, Huang Z. Rhinoscleroma: a retrospective study of pathologic and clinical features. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2011 Apr. 40(2):167-74. [Medline].
Chiu TW, Shaw-Dunn J, McGarry GW. Woodruff's plexus. J Laryngol Otol. 2008 Oct. 122(10):1074-7. [Medline].
Allen ST, Liland JB, Nichols CG, Glew RH. Toxic shock syndrome associated with use of latex nasal packing. Arch Intern Med. 1990 Dec. 150(12):2587-8. [Medline].
Hull HF, Mann JM, Sands CJ, Gregg SH, Kaufman PW. Toxic shock syndrome related to nasal packing. Arch Otolaryngol. 1983 Sep. 109(9):624-6. [Medline].
Toback J, Fayerman JW. Toxic shock syndrome following septorhinoplasty. Implications for the head and neck surgeon. Arch Otolaryngol. 1983 Sep. 109(9):627-9. [Medline].
Example of flexible rhinoscopy through the left nasal passage.

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flexible rhinoscopy is a quick, office-based procedure used to examine the entire nasal cavity.
it is most commonly performed by otolaryngologists in the evaluation of nasal obstruction, sinusitis, epistaxis, anosmia, other symptoms of rhinitis, and head and neck cancer. it can also be performed by allergists in the evaluation of allergic rhinitis and radiation oncologists to assess the response of malignancy to radiation therapy. internal medicine, family medicine, and emergency medicine doctors may also use flexible rhinoscopy to evaluate patients with epistaxis or nasal foreign bodies.
nasal obstruction is a sensation that one or both nasal passages are blocked. there are many causes of nasal obstruction, and the etiology is often multifactorial. diagnosis requires a thorough history and physical examination, with imaging reserved for surgical planning and evaluating intracranial spread or invasion into adjacent structures. flexible rhinoscopy is a useful adjunct to the physical examination that allows direct visualization of structures within the superior and posterior nasal cavities that may not be visible with anterior rhinoscopy alone.
the differential diagnoses of nasal obstruction are considerable (see below). a thorough history, including onset, duration, current medications, and aggravating/relieving factors, can help to narrow the differential diagnoses. constant unilateral obstruction usually results from anatomic obstruction, whereas a seasonal congestion or one that responds to topical decongestants is typically due to an inflammatory pathology. pediatric patients can present with life-threatening respiratory distress secondary to some congenital causes of nasal obstruction; therefore, prompt evaluation and treatment is essential in these patients.
flexible rhinoscopy is indicated for the thorough evaluation of any patient with nasal obstruction or any nasal complaint not fully evaluated with anterior rhinoscopy. in addition, flexible rhinoscopy is commonly used for postoperative follow-up and as an adjunct to the evaluation of head and neck cancer.
flexible rhinoscopy has no contraindications.
discomfort and epistaxis are the most common complications. allowing time for adequate anesthesia can help decrease the discomfort experienced by some patients. knowledge of the intranasal anatomy and the rhinoscope's maneuverability can decrease the length of the examination. epistaxis can be avoided by minimizing contact with the nasal mucosa.
sedaghat ar. chronic rhinosinusitis. am fam physician. 2017 oct 15. 96 (8):500-506. [medline]. [full text].
tetracaine topical. available at http://www.drugs.com.
lidocaine topical. available at http://www.drugs.com.
swoboda s, thulesius hl, jessen m. paradoxical increase in nasal airway resistance after topical nasal decongestion - does it really exist? a retro- and prospective study. clin otolaryngol. 2016 dec. 41 (6):689-693. [medline].
şahin mi̇, kökoğlu k, güleç ş, ketenci i̇, ünlü y. premedication methods in nasal endoscopy: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study. clin exp otorhinolaryngol. 2017 jun. 10 (2):158-163. [medline]. [full text].
gubbels sp, barkhuizen a, hwang ph. head and neck manifestations of wegener's granulomatosis. otolaryngol clin north am. 2003 aug. 36(4):685-705. [medline].
kim ym, kim ay, park yh, kim dh, rha ks. eight cases of nasal tuberculosis. otolaryngol head neck surg. 2007 sep. 137(3):500-4. [medline].
mccaffrey tv, mcdonald tj. sarcoidosis of the nose and paranasal sinuses. laryngoscope. 1983 oct. 93(10):1281-4. [medline].
zhong q, guo w, chen x, ni x, fang j, huang z. rhinoscleroma: a retrospective study of pathologic and clinical features. j otolaryngol head neck surg. 2011 apr. 40(2):167-74. [medline].
chiu tw, shaw-dunn j, mcgarry gw. woodruff's plexus. j laryngol otol. 2008 oct. 122(10):1074-7. [medline].
allen st, liland jb, nichols cg, glew rh. toxic shock syndrome associated with use of latex nasal packing. arch intern med. 1990 dec. 150(12):2587-8. [medline].
hull hf, mann jm, sands cj, gregg sh, kaufman pw. toxic shock syndrome related to nasal packing. arch otolaryngol. 1983 sep. 109(9):624-6. [medline].
toback j, fayerman jw. toxic shock syndrome following septorhinoplasty. implications for the head and neck surgeon. arch otolaryngol. 1983 sep. 109(9):627-9. [medline].
example of flexible rhinoscopy through the left nasal passage.


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THOUSANDS of civil servants across Spain have gone on strike today to vent their anger at PM Jose Luis Zapatero’s austerity cuts.
They are protesting against a five per cent cut in pay that will be imposed later this month.
The trade unions hope that hospital, school, fire brigade and local government workers will support the action.
Spain’s budget deficit currently stands at 11 per cent of GDP and the measures are designed to reduce this debt.
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thousands of civil servants across spain have gone on strike today to vent their anger at pm jose luis zapatero’s austerity cuts.
they are protesting against a five per cent cut in pay that will be imposed later this month.
the trade unions hope that hospital, school, fire brigade and local government workers will support the action.
spain’s budget deficit currently stands at 11 per cent of gdp and the measures are designed to reduce this debt.
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I am planning to make this for my dad's birthday but will not have time on the day to make it so am planning to make the eggplant part a week in advance, but only if there is a chance it will freeze and defrost well. Any thoughts on freezing eggplants and specifically ones that have been oven roasted?
I have done it but I fry my eggplants. The texture is fine when I defrost and bake later. I assume if you brush them well with oil before roasting and use a hot oven so they don't dry out and shrink, they should be ok. Since they are lated baked again with the sauce, they are pretty forgiving of having been frozen.
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i am planning to make this for my dad's birthday but will not have time on the day to make it so am planning to make the eggplant part a week in advance, but only if there is a chance it will freeze and defrost well. any thoughts on freezing eggplants and specifically ones that have been oven roasted?
i have done it but i fry my eggplants. the texture is fine when i defrost and bake later. i assume if you brush them well with oil before roasting and use a hot oven so they don't dry out and shrink, they should be ok. since they are lated baked again with the sauce, they are pretty forgiving of having been frozen.
i haven't done it myself, but you'd probably just want to skip the flour dredging so it wouldn't get soggy and fall apart. in the comments section on the recipe a couple people reported that the recipe was great without it anyway.


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New Zealand gets a reassuring thumbs up from the Digital Evolution Index.
The index, created by the Fletcher School at Tufts University, ranks 50 countries on four measures to assess their overall readiness for the digital economy. The academics look at Demand, Supply, Institutional Environment and Innovation to reach an overall figure.
In raw numbers New Zealand doesn’t look that great. We rank at 15 overall. Singapore is number one, the UK is four and Australia sits at 12.
However, the researchers took things a step further and looked more closely at each nation’s trajectory. The researchers divided countries into four clusters: Stand Out, Stall Out, Break Out, and Watch Out.
New Zealand is firmly in the Stand Out group. That is countries already high in the table who continue to have an upward trajectory. It’s something we share with, among others, Singapore, Hong Kong and Israel.
Stand Out markets offer a disproportionately high ROI in e-commerce. While their domestic markets are highly competitive, they are also poised to transform into regional hubs for e-commerce. They can do so by taking advantage of strong supply infrastructure and supportive institutional environments to absorb demand from their neighborhoods. Entrepôts such as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai stand to gain the most by integrating more deeply with their neighbours.
Meanwhile the researchers put Australia in the Stall Out group. These are countries that are high in the table but now risk falling behind. This group is mainly made up of countries in west and northern Europe as well as Japan.
Lower down the table are Break Out countries. These are moving up the overall table and likely to join the Stand Out group in the future. Watch Out countries are either stuck and not making much progress or face other barriers.
What’s interesting about this survey is that it dates from 2013. That’s before New Zealand’s shift to fibre broadband could have made a difference, although, no doubt, the researchers anticipated those changes.
Although New Zealand still sits behind Australia on the main index, it is catching up fast. Of the four measured factors, the researchers rank supply is New Zealand’s weakest area, that’s something that is being directly addressed by both the UFB and the RBI projects.

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new zealand gets a reassuring thumbs up from the digital evolution index.
the index, created by the fletcher school at tufts university, ranks 50 countries on four measures to assess their overall readiness for the digital economy. the academics look at demand, supply, institutional environment and innovation to reach an overall figure.
in raw numbers new zealand doesn’t look that great. we rank at 15 overall. singapore is number one, the uk is four and australia sits at 12.
however, the researchers took things a step further and looked more closely at each nation’s trajectory. the researchers divided countries into four clusters: stand out, stall out, break out, and watch out.
new zealand is firmly in the stand out group. that is countries already high in the table who continue to have an upward trajectory. it’s something we share with, among others, singapore, hong kong and israel.
stand out markets offer a disproportionately high roi in e-commerce. while their domestic markets are highly competitive, they are also poised to transform into regional hubs for e-commerce. they can do so by taking advantage of strong supply infrastructure and supportive institutional environments to absorb demand from their neighborhoods. entrepôts such as singapore, hong kong, and dubai stand to gain the most by integrating more deeply with their neighbours.
meanwhile the researchers put australia in the stall out group. these are countries that are high in the table but now risk falling behind. this group is mainly made up of countries in west and northern europe as well as japan.
lower down the table are break out countries. these are moving up the overall table and likely to join the stand out group in the future. watch out countries are either stuck and not making much progress or face other barriers.
what’s interesting about this survey is that it dates from 2013. that’s before new zealand’s shift to fibre broadband could have made a difference, although, no doubt, the researchers anticipated those changes.
although new zealand still sits behind australia on the main index, it is catching up fast. of the four measured factors, the researchers rank supply is new zealand’s weakest area, that’s something that is being directly addressed by both the ufb and the rbi projects.


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The £248 million deal was formally approved by India’s foreign investment regulator in July (see news, July 30).
James Hogan and James Rigney, both nominee directors of Etihad Airways, have today been appointed as additional directors on the board at Jet Airways.
Air links between the Gulf and India are now set to improve as a result.
Naresh Goyal, chairman of Jet Airways, said: “The infusion of foreign direct investment in the aviation sector will result in economies of scale, grow traffic at our airports, and create job opportunities.
Foreign carriers are now permitted to buy stakes of up to 49 per cent in India’s airlines and Etihad, which is based in the United Arab Emirates, is the first overseas investor to take advantage of the less stringent legislation.
Earlier this year, the Gulf carrier purchased loss-making Jet Airways’ slots at Heathrow Airport for £45 million (see online news, February 27). The three pairs of slots will be leased back to the Indian carrier, which will continue to operate its London services.
The acquisition adds to recent Etihad investments in airlines including Air Berlin, Air Seychelles and Aer Lingus.

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etihad airways has completed its deal to buy a 24 per cent stake in jet airways, it was announced today.
the £248 million deal was formally approved by india’s foreign investment regulator in july (see news, july 30).
james hogan and james rigney, both nominee directors of etihad airways, have today been appointed as additional directors on the board at jet airways.
air links between the gulf and india are now set to improve as a result.
naresh goyal, chairman of jet airways, said: “the infusion of foreign direct investment in the aviation sector will result in economies of scale, grow traffic at our airports, and create job opportunities.
foreign carriers are now permitted to buy stakes of up to 49 per cent in india’s airlines and etihad, which is based in the united arab emirates, is the first overseas investor to take advantage of the less stringent legislation.
earlier this year, the gulf carrier purchased loss-making jet airways’ slots at heathrow airport for £45 million (see online news, february 27). the three pairs of slots will be leased back to the indian carrier, which will continue to operate its london services.
the acquisition adds to recent etihad investments in airlines including air berlin, air seychelles and aer lingus.


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As we all maintain our digital identities across multiple sites, there is a living portrait online of what we like and dislike, who our friends are, what we’re thinking at any particular time, and where we are likely to travel. Identity is the new demographic and offers a deeper level of understanding of individual desires than ever before.
Most smart Internet marketers know that demographics are dead. It used to be the measure by which every advertiser (online or offline) would purchase space just about anywhere. Age, gender, and location were the "holy trinity," and as long as those were on track, you could buy space confidently. The only problem with mapping demographics is that it doesn’t guarantee relevance. Just because I am a thirty-year-old male living in New York doesn’t mean I’m in the market for an iPhone. Demographics are a very small part of the picture.
Google brought this fact out very visibly through AdWords, when it gave interactive marketers the opportunity to target by topic and keyword rather than demographic. On Google, it didn’t matter if a 15-year-old kid was looking for rollerblades, or his 72-year-old grandmother was looking to buy them for him. They would both get the same ad for the same search. Keyword targeting is much better, but still incomplete. Why? It’s because you are still limited to showing the same ad creative for a particular keyword, regardless of the identity of the searcher. It is not social.
Facebook’s offering, on the other hand, merges demographic information with topical information from consumers’ pages to serve their ads. It is still within a closed social network, so it is not ideal, but it is easy to start to see the power of this idea. Your identity online is about more than your demographic.
The future of online advertising will be about enabling an extreme targeting that incorporates identity, topics, and stated interests from consumers to serve ads. Brands will no longer buy millions of impressions; they will buy 100 messages targeted to exactly the right people. Customers, in turn, will stop seeing these ads as a nuisance and appreciate the value they offer because they are tailored correctly and are relevant. Of course, this vision of online advertising and social networks happily co-existing will take time. The good news is, there are signs all around us that we are well on our way.

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as we all maintain our digital identities across multiple sites, there is a living portrait online of what we like and dislike, who our friends are, what we’re thinking at any particular time, and where we are likely to travel. identity is the new demographic and offers a deeper level of understanding of individual desires than ever before.
most smart internet marketers know that demographics are dead. it used to be the measure by which every advertiser (online or offline) would purchase space just about anywhere. age, gender, and location were the "holy trinity," and as long as those were on track, you could buy space confidently. the only problem with mapping demographics is that it doesn’t guarantee relevance. just because i am a thirty-year-old male living in new york doesn’t mean i’m in the market for an iphone. demographics are a very small part of the picture.
google brought this fact out very visibly through adwords, when it gave interactive marketers the opportunity to target by topic and keyword rather than demographic. on google, it didn’t matter if a 15-year-old kid was looking for rollerblades, or his 72-year-old grandmother was looking to buy them for him. they would both get the same ad for the same search. keyword targeting is much better, but still incomplete. why? it’s because you are still limited to showing the same ad creative for a particular keyword, regardless of the identity of the searcher. it is not social.
facebook’s offering, on the other hand, merges demographic information with topical information from consumers’ pages to serve their ads. it is still within a closed social network, so it is not ideal, but it is easy to start to see the power of this idea. your identity online is about more than your demographic.
the future of online advertising will be about enabling an extreme targeting that incorporates identity, topics, and stated interests from consumers to serve ads. brands will no longer buy millions of impressions; they will buy 100 messages targeted to exactly the right people. customers, in turn, will stop seeing these ads as a nuisance and appreciate the value they offer because they are tailored correctly and are relevant. of course, this vision of online advertising and social networks happily co-existing will take time. the good news is, there are signs all around us that we are well on our way.


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Stock Market Blahs - Or Price Breakout?
CAUTION is the pattern for Wall Street. There's occasional volatility in the Dow Jones industrial average, but within a lackluster trading range. That pattern of modest ups and downs, analysts suggest, is apt to continue through June and possibly into fall. Still, the consensus here is that the long range direction for the market - barring any unexpected shock - is for the Dow to move past the 3,000 mark. In recent days the Dow has been running around 2,890.
Almost anything is possible for the stock market, as longtime watchers know too well. For the moment, however, the market is characterized by the blahs. The ``players [investors] just aren't out there right now,'' says Larry Wachtel, a market analyst for Prudential Bache Securities. Two weeks ago the Dow shot up some 70 points in a few days, notes Mr. Wachtel, but on very limited volume of share sales. Then on June 18, the market fell more than 53 points, but once again on limited volume. When trading volume is low, program trading can easily kick the market up and down in short bursts.
John McElroy III, who is a principal with 1838 Investment Advisors, based in Philadelphia, also sees a pattern of caution and sluggishness, in part reflecting low volume and continued belt-tightening by the Federal Reserve Board. The Fed does not appear particularly eager to ease interest rates, despite the slowing of the economy.
1838 Investment was the investment advisory arm for Drexel Burnham Lambert Group until the Philadelphia office went independent in a management buyout in 1988. 1838 Investment manages some $3.5 billion in assets. About 47 percent of that sum is now in stocks, another 47 percent in bonds, and the rest cash.
The percentage of assets placed in stocks has been reduced somewhat in recent months, reflecting Mr. McElroy's perception of a modestly overvalued stock market, as well as the relative attractiveness of bonds. If he felt that stocks were a little cheaper, McElroy would be prepared to buy back into equities. He's even willing to allocate as much as 70 percent of the portfolio to stocks.
McElroy figures one way to invest in stocks is to look for companies with a solid global presence.
For now, he sees a somewhat drifting market, and even, perhaps, a slight downward market correction during the next year - but with the long-term direction upward.
Could that upturn come even sooner?
Some analysts say yes. Gene Jay Seagle, director of technical research for Gruntal & Company, says the market may flounder for the next few weeks, yet push through 3,000 this summer. The market, he notes, hit an all-time high of 2,935.89 on June 15. June, Mr. Seagle claims, is historically slow for the market, although he's not quite sure why. But he expects the Dow to crack the 3,000 level and settle out at around 3,150 by the end of the year or early next year.
Stockholders can only hope he's right.

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stock market blahs - or price breakout?
caution is the pattern for wall street. there's occasional volatility in the dow jones industrial average, but within a lackluster trading range. that pattern of modest ups and downs, analysts suggest, is apt to continue through june and possibly into fall. still, the consensus here is that the long range direction for the market - barring any unexpected shock - is for the dow to move past the 3,000 mark. in recent days the dow has been running around 2,890.
almost anything is possible for the stock market, as longtime watchers know too well. for the moment, however, the market is characterized by the blahs. the ``players [investors] just aren't out there right now,'' says larry wachtel, a market analyst for prudential bache securities. two weeks ago the dow shot up some 70 points in a few days, notes mr. wachtel, but on very limited volume of share sales. then on june 18, the market fell more than 53 points, but once again on limited volume. when trading volume is low, program trading can easily kick the market up and down in short bursts.
john mcelroy iii, who is a principal with 1838 investment advisors, based in philadelphia, also sees a pattern of caution and sluggishness, in part reflecting low volume and continued belt-tightening by the federal reserve board. the fed does not appear particularly eager to ease interest rates, despite the slowing of the economy.
1838 investment was the investment advisory arm for drexel burnham lambert group until the philadelphia office went independent in a management buyout in 1988. 1838 investment manages some $3.5 billion in assets. about 47 percent of that sum is now in stocks, another 47 percent in bonds, and the rest cash.
the percentage of assets placed in stocks has been reduced somewhat in recent months, reflecting mr. mcelroy's perception of a modestly overvalued stock market, as well as the relative attractiveness of bonds. if he felt that stocks were a little cheaper, mcelroy would be prepared to buy back into equities. he's even willing to allocate as much as 70 percent of the portfolio to stocks.
mcelroy figures one way to invest in stocks is to look for companies with a solid global presence.
for now, he sees a somewhat drifting market, and even, perhaps, a slight downward market correction during the next year - but with the long-term direction upward.
could that upturn come even sooner?
some analysts say yes. gene jay seagle, director of technical research for gruntal & company, says the market may flounder for the next few weeks, yet push through 3,000 this summer. the market, he notes, hit an all-time high of 2,935.89 on june 15. june, mr. seagle claims, is historically slow for the market, although he's not quite sure why. but he expects the dow to crack the 3,000 level and settle out at around 3,150 by the end of the year or early next year.
stockholders can only hope he's right.


text: Karonga has a sub-tropical climate which is relatively dry. The rainy season runs from November/December to April the following year, and the dry season from June to October. The temperatures are warmest during October and November (just before the rainy season starts). It stays hot throughout the wet season and gets a little cooler during the dry season; temperatures are lowest from June to August.

lowercased: karonga has a sub-tropical climate which is relatively dry. the rainy season runs from november/december to april the following year, and the dry season from june to october. the temperatures are warmest during october and november (just before the rainy season starts). it stays hot throughout the wet season and gets a little cooler during the dry season; temperatures are lowest from june to august.