DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL
Office of the Executive Director
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE COLLECTIONS ADMINISTRATIVE RULE
(Effective January 1, 1997)
1.00 PURPOSE, STATUTORY AUTHORITY, RESPONSIBILITY, APPLICABILITY,
The purpose of this Accounts Receivable Collection Rule is to establish policies
and procedures for the collection of debts due state agencies.
It is the responsibility of the chief executive officer of each state agency to insure
compliance with this Accounts Receivable Collections Rule.
The Executive Director of the Department of Personnel shall:
Devise methods to increase the efficiency of state agencies and the
State Controller in the collection of debts.
Specify the requirements for a debt to be referred to the State
Controller for further steps to effect collection.
Promulgate rules for the State Controller in the collection of debts.
Establish procedures allowing the State Controller to utilize private
counsel or a private collection agency to collect debts due the State.
The State Controller shall:
Advise and assist various state agencies concerning the collection of
debts due the State.
Institute procedures for the collection of debts referred to the State
Utilize private counsel or private collection agencies to collect debts
due the State.
With the consent of the State Treasurer, write-off, release, or adjust
any debt due the State.
As directed by the State Controller, the Central Collection Service shall:
Act as a "collection service" to be used by all state agencies for
debts "referred" to the State Controller.
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Chrome is a valuable application for any metallic surface due to the capability to shrug off nearly anything it comes in contact to. A ball that picks up a foreign material is a ball that forces more friction through a machine, increasing the heat payload and possibly slowing down the entire mechanical process. Chrome, however, is extremely resilient to any substances, as anyone who has buffed a car may note. As such, you can find chrome steel in a huge number of equipment ranging from lighters to airplane wings to fold-away beds.
While chrome is quite resistant, it can be corroded away in an acidic environment. As such, stainless steel balls are preferred in place of chrome for parts of machines that have high-intensity usage or require complex chemical operations that would destroy any other type of metal. Not all steel is created equal, however: some have greater hardness and surface finish so that they distribute weight ideally, while others have greater resistance to carrying weight and becoming compact for heavier loads. Stainless steel is prevalent in many devices but especially cars: seat belt locks and anti-lock brakes incorporate these steel orbs in their design.
Some types of steel are magnetized in order to be used with higher-strength metals. Rare earth metals are especially valued
for their incorporation with steel as it will transfer the magnetism from surface to surface and create consistent tension. Not all magnetized balls are pure steel, however, as some have a degree of nickel within for soft, pliable metal. Others have a nickel plating to avoid rust and accumulation of salt.
The value of most precision steel balls lies in their ability to transfer weight across a surface. Engineers who need to create a high-tension device, such as that of a motor with a high degree of torque, use these little steel balls so that their products do not have difficulty under the strain of constant movement. Other motors, ranging from mammoth to tiny, need these to prevent the motion of moving parts from creating friction and heat that damages the machine.


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5 Things you need to know before the markets open in Australia and around the world
1. $41 Billion Flash Crash of Jardine Matheson sees Goldman, Morgan Stanley Ask for Trade Cancellations
Jardine Matheson this week briefly lost $41 billion of market value, with those who sold losing approximately $9 million in minutes. Leading banks have responded by asking counterparties to cancel or amend trades.
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have reached out to counterparties in order to cancel or amend trades in Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd., following a $41 billion flash crash on Thursday. Shares changed hands for far below the market level on the Singapore Exchange, and the firms have reportedly asked to settle the trades at a higher price.
It wasn’t immediately clear whether sell orders from Goldman and Morgan Stanley triggered the brief crash or if other factors were at play. Representatives from the two banks have declined to comment so far.
Rumours are mounting in Singapore as approximately 167,500 shares were traded at $10.99 compared to the previous day’s close of $66.47, providing an instant windfall for the buyers. Reports have stated that more than a dozen counterparties snapped up the cheaper shares.
Singapore Exchange Ltd decided not to cancel the trades, stating that sellers had “ample time” to withdraw their orders and avoid selling at the low price. The exchange sees the decline as a result of sell orders that overwhelmed bids during the pre-open session, with no blame apportioned to malfunctioning computer systems.
2. Small Businesses Feel Pain of US Government Shutdown
From losing out to customers to an inability to access vital services, small businesses are starting to feel the impact of the 800,000 federal workers who might be missing their second payday this month.
As US government shutdown threatens to linger on, 800,000 federal workers are set to miss another payday this month. The drought of cash flowing to these individuals is starting to impact the businesses that serve or rely on these individuals in a consumer or governmental context. This may represent the beginning of a domino effect that creates dangers for the broader economy.
While government workers will eventually get paid, businesses losing out on customers will not be able to recoup the money they have missed out on. Comically, AP reports there is a difficulty in monitoring the impact of the shutdown on consumer spending as “the Commerce Department, which compiles and reports such data, was itself closed by the shutdown.” Bank of America economists suggest that a sustained decline in sentiment will raise the probability of slowing consumer demand.
The reality of the situation is that 40 per cent of American adults are currently unable to afford a $400 emergency payment. The pressure is on the government to attempt to find a resolution.
The messaging from the government, however, does not create much hope for those impacted. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, who has a net worth in the hundreds of millions, spoke on CNBC to say he doesn’t “quite understand why” federal workers are going to food banks instead of getting loans to survive the “liquidity crisis.”
3. New Goldman Sachs CEO Warns of UK Investment Hit from Brexit
The new chief executive of Goldman Sachs has said a “difficult” Brexit will negatively impact his company’s investment plans in the UK. David Solomon spoke with the BBC around his strategic UK plans.
Goldman Sachs has frozen its headcount in the UK while adding staff in the EU over the last two years, according to Mr Solomon. The final Brexit outcome will affect further decisions about Goldman’s people and resources, with the Wall Street giant currently employing 6,000 people in the UK.
Only a few of Goldman’s UK staff (in the dozens) have been asked to move to locations elsewhere in Europe, while hundreds of staff have been added to offices in Frankfurt, Stockholm, Paris, Madrid and Milan.
Top spot for the biggest global concern at the bank lies however with the difficult current relationship between the world’s two largest economies – the US and China. Mr Solomon has expressed sympathy with Donald Trump’s ambitions to create a new playing field.
“I think the administration has it right,” he said at the World Economic Forum in Davos, “I think there have been imbalances in the way the US and China have dealt with each other.
“We want to see a level playing field and we want to see our technology and our investment over a long period of time protected,” Mr Solomon told the BBC. He said he hoped the differences could be resolved before the US places a new wave of higher tariffs on imports from China in March.
The Goldman boss said that he did not believe a global recession was imminent, instead estimating a 15 per cent chance of a downturn in the US market this year, rising to a 50 per cent chance of it happening next year.
4. Pelosi Demonstrates Her Strength in US Government Face-Off with Trump
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is displaying an ability to wield her power effectively as President Trump was forced to cancel the delivery of his State of the Union address.
Pelosi this week rescinded her invitation for the President to deliver in State of the Union address in the House chamber next week, citing security concerns as a result of the partial US government shutdown. Trump initially threatened to deliver the speech at an alternative location, only to back down hours later.
While Pelosi called the dispute “so unimportant” for many Americans, her actions this week demonstrated her appetite for directly challenging the President and succeeding where others have failed.
With deep knowledge of the institutions of Washington, a unified and invigorated party behind her, and being a woman in a position of power, Trump is facing an opponent with the ability and incentive to stand firmly and confidently.
Throughout her eight years as minority leader during the Obama and Trump administrations, Pelosi managed to keep the Democrats unified on every major vote. She is known on Capitol Hill for using soft power, maintaining good relationships across the range of the caucus, and also being unafraid to use retaliation as a tool.
Most recently, Reps. Kathleen Rice and Anthony Brindisi, two House democrats who voted against her for speaker and were vocally critical of her, were denied committee assignments that they have lobbied for. This kind of behavior has reportedly earned her the respect of Donald Trump.
5. SpaceX Edges Closer to Commercial Crew Launch
Following Thursday’s test firing, Space X may be merely a month away from a commercial crew launch. SpaceX is yet to confirm if the test was successful.
SpaceX performed a hot-fire test of the Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday afternoon, testing the rocket set to fly its first commercial crew demonstration mission. Carrying no crewmembers initially, the flight will serve as a test of the launch system and its ability to dock safely with the International Space Station.
Confirmation on the success of the test is outstanding, however the test itself represents a significant step forward for SpaceX and NASA. Such firings typically take place one or two weeks before the launch of a rocket. Reports have placed the date at February 23.
Officials with the company and space agency must give the mission a green light during a final review process before the formal launch date is set. These reviews will still go ahead despite the partial US government shutdown, as key NASA personnel continue to work without pay in order to support the flight.
The most substantially changed piece of hardware in this mission is the spacecraft, which is a significantly upgraded version of the Dragon vehicle SpaceX has used for supplying the space station since 2012.
The Crew Dragon has several key upgrades that must be tested, including life-support systems for up to seven astronauts and solar panels built into the spacecraft.
If the first demonstration proceeds as planned, NASA and SpaceX will spend the next several months moving towards a second crewed demonstration flight, likely to be in the summer or early fall.


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THE GIANT-CELL OF REPARATIVE GRANULOMAS: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE AND ANALYSIS OF 146 CASES.
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An attempt was made to understand the nature of the giant-cell reparative granuloma and its natural history from a study of 146 biopsy specimens and case histories. A survey of the clinical features, the histopathology and histochemical enzyme determinations on selected cases suggests that the lesion is in the nature of a hyperplastic tissue response, primarily fibrogenic or fibrovascular in character and arising primarily from the periodontal ligament and periosteum of the jaws. The lesional giant cells were indistinguishable both morphologically and histochemically from osteoclasts and, save for their relationship to bone, are considered to be essentially the same cell type. Study of the site, age, and sex incidence suggests that the shedding of the deciduous dentition may be a common etiological factor common to both sexes and an attempt has been made to relate this, at least in some instances, to the absorbent organ of Tomes. Predominance of lesions in females throughout the child-bearing age suggests that an endocrine effect on tissue response may be an important etiologic factor. Author

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Comment On New Research Findings in Muscles Reported in Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry
Enterovirus-related metabolic myopathy: a postviral fatigue syndrome
Charles Shepard, MD. Co-Cure.org
metabolic myopathy: a postviral fatigue syndrome.
This is an important new UK study which deserves wider publicity because it:
(a) drives another nail into the coffin of the highly simplistic and flawed theory that graded exercise treatment works for everyone with ME/CFS because their muscle fatigue/weakness is solely due to deconditioning and inactivity,>>
(b) again demonstrates the equally flawed thinking on the possible role of muscle pathology and the role of exercise rehabilitation in the MRC research strategy document.
Having been involved with Professor George Radda's neuroimaging team at Oxford in the publication of the first paper to describe abnormal muscle energy metabolism in ME/CFS (Lancet, 1994, 1, 1367 - 1369), it's encouraging to know that there are other researchers like neurologist Dr Russel Lane (Charing Cross Hospital) and Professor Len Archard (Imperial College) who are also prepared to investigate the way in which viral infections may be causing a disturbance at a cellular level within skeletal muscle.
Lane, Archard et al have already published a number of papers examining this intriguing relationship and demonstrated abnormalities in muscle energy production which are more consistent with a myopathy (ie disorder of muscle) rather than simple deconditioning. And in this study they used the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technique to look for the presence of genetic material (ie RNA) from enteroviruses (eg Coxsackie) in muscle biopsies. They then looked to see if there was any difference between patients with or without enteroviral RNA in the muscle when it came to an abnormal (ie increased) production of lactic acid during exercise. The results led them to the conclusion that there is an association between abnormal lactate responses to exercise (which reflects an impaired muscle energy metabolism) and the presence of enteroviral sequences in muscle - in at least a sub-group of their ME/CFS patients.
So it may be that a more appropriate term for at least a sub-group of people with ME/CFS is a post-viral metabolic myopathy. And there's no way that this description could end up being classified under a mental health category in WHO ICD-11.
J Neurol Neurosurg
Psychiatry. 2003 Oct;74(10):1382-6
Lane RJ, Soteriou BA, Zhang H, Archard LC. Division of Clinical Neurosciences and Psychological Medicine, Imperial College, London SW7, UK. r.lane @ imperial.ac.uk
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Support group is important for children’s mental health
By Aimee Walsh
AHEAD of World Autism Awareness Day on Friday April 2, The Echo spoke to a local woman who is a mother of two children with autism, and runs a support group for families.
Mairead Mekki is a mother of two children on the autism spectrum and is also one of the founders of Social Circle, a parent-led group that are focused on ‘supporting families with autism’, based in Tallaght.
Laura, Caitlin and Holly Hegarty, Karima and Mairead Mekki
Autism is a neurological lifelong developmental condition which affects approximately five out of every 10,000 people. Autism affects the way a person communicates and relates to people around them.
Autistic people may find it difficult to develop and sustain friendships and may find it difficult to understand other people’s feelings.
Mairead’s two children have different degrees of autism. Her youngest child Karima, 13, was diagnosed with autism when she was two years old.
“Karima was diagnosed at two with autism and then a couple of years later she was diagnosed with an intellectual disability as well.
“She is a very happy little girl, she’s very funny and has a great personality, always trying to get one over on you”, Mairead joked.
Holly, Karima and Caitlin enjoying a walk in the park
Social Circle was set up in 2013 and aims to provide activities for individuals on the autism spectrum and their siblings.
“It was set up by parents in 2013 – we noticed that there was nothing for kids like ours and we started to run activities for them. Most of the activities were family stuff so there are days out or meeting up and going to places like Tallaght Adventure World”, Mairead tells The Echo.
Mairead says that having a support group such as Social Circle is important for the children’s mental health and wellbeing, as well as a feeling of inclusion and acceptance.
“It can become difficult for your family to go out and enjoy things that other families can enjoy, so this is a way of doing it in a place where you are just accepted. There is no eyeballing or tutting or any of that stuff. We were all able to be there for each other.”
Social Circle have not been able to run events or activities for the kids and families due to current Covid-19 restrictions, which has been increasingly difficult for Karima and the other children, according to Mairead.
“The last year has been tough she is driving by community centres and saying she wants to go in because she hasn’t been in over a year.
“There is nothing we didn’t do and now the kids have this huge gaping hole in their lives and the kids don’t understand why.
“Everything has been shut down so there is nothing really that we could do. We do online support and we still receive a lot of calls from parents looking for help and support. We did the drive thru Santa visit at Christmas but there is very little we can do for the kids, which is our goal.
“It is tough, the families that we deal with are already very isolated so something like this has been a huge knock back. Kids that did not want to go to some things because there was so much going on are now pleading to go to something, they are just fed up with it.
“We are lucky in Tallaght, the online stuff is still there and there is another group in the area – TPASG (Tallaght Parents Autism Support Group) and they are great also for parents to reach out to.”
Mairead says that people should always reach out to their local support groups for help, support or guidance.
“What I would have always said is join a support group and make friends with the other mammies in your kid’s class. The other mammies are the people that tell you how to find your feet and that’s always the advice I would give to people.
“People are very weary going to support groups, they may think it’s a bit airy fairy but it’s not – it’s a great way to find people who are in a similar situation to you.”
Contact Social Circle on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SocialcircleASD/
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MISSOULA and CHENEY, Wash. -- The Montana basketball programs locked horns with Eastern Washington on Thursday evening. The UM women topped EWU 65-53 for their fourth straight victory, meanwhile the men fell to the Eagles 90-76 in Cheney, Washington.
Abby Anderson led the Lady Griz (11-7, 8-5 Big Sky Conference) with 20 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks while Madi Schoening finished with a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Sophia Stiles added 12 points for Montana.
Maisie Burnham led Eastern Washington (6-14, 5-10) with 14 points. The loss was EWU's fifth straight.
The Lady Griz went back and forth with the Eagles before taking a 35-29 lead into halftime. Anderson scored 14 of her points in the second half and started the third quarter off with a 3-point play as Montana began to pull away. Anderson finished the night going 12 for 14 from the free throw line.
The Lady Griz finished shooting 37.5% from the field and 4 for 15 from deep but out-shot EWU from the free throw line, going 19 for 23 while the Eagles were 6 for 8. Eastern Washington finished shooting at a 36.2% clip from the field and went 5 for 22 from deep.
In the men's game, Eastern Washington shot out of the gates hot, shooting 19 for 22 from the field to start the game as the Eagles ultimately built a 47-20 lead with 6:24 to play in the opening half. Montana chipped away from there but was unable to get out of a double-digit deficit the rest of the way.
Robby Beasley finished with 25 points for Montana (9-11, 5-8), an early career-high for him as a Grizzly. Josh Bannan tallied 14 points and 7 rebounds while Eddy Egun added 16. Eastern Washington was led by Kim Aiken Jr. and Tyler Robertson, both of whom finished with 21 points, while Michael Meadows added 14 points and 5 assists and Tanner Groves added 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Eastern Washington (11-6, 10-2) finished shooting 54.4% from the field and 11 for 20 from deep while Montana went 7 for 18 from 3-point range and finished with a 41.5% mark from the field.
The teams will flip locations on Saturday. The men will play in Missoula at noon while the women will play in Cheney at 1 p.m.

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Recent advances in gas permeable contact lens materials have accounted for their successful use in extended wear. In this study, 18 subjects were fitted with the Boston Equalens, a new silicon/acrylate lens which is combined with a flourinated monomer. The subjects wore one lens as a daily wear contact lens and the other lens as an extended wear contact lens for a period of 90 days. Four patients successfully completed the 90 days of extended wear and five patients completed between 30 and 90 days of extended wear. No significant differences of corneal curvature, refractive error, corrected visual acuity, or subjective responses were noted between the daily wear eye and the extended wear eye. Also there were no reports of lens adhesion on any of the subjects' eyes.
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The inequality arising from sexual orientation stems from long-standing and deep-rooted prejudice against nonheterosexual attraction and behavior and against the many people whose sexual orientation is not heterosexual. We have seen in this chapter that attitudes about and related to same-sex sexuality have become markedly more positive since a generation ago. Reflecting this trend, the number of openly gay elected officials and candidates for office has increased greatly since a generation ago, and the sexual orientation of candidates appears to be a nonissue in many areas of the nation (Page, 2011).Page, S. (2011, July 20). Gay candidates gain acceptance. USA Today. Retrieved from http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/index. In a 2011 Gallup poll, two-thirds of Americans said they would vote for a gay candidate for president, up from only one-fourth of Americans in 1978 (Page, 2011).Page, S. (2011, July 20). Gay candidates gain acceptance. USA Today. Retrieved from http://www.usatoday.com/news/politics/index. Also in 2011, the US Senate confirmed the nomination of the first openly gay man for a federal judgeship (Milbank, 2011).Milbank, D. (2011, July 18). In a “quiet moment,” gay judge makes history. The Washington Post. Retrieved from http://www.washingtonpost.com/. To paraphrase the slogan of a nationwide campaign aimed at helping gay teens deal with bullying and other mistreatment, it is getting better.
Much of this improvement must be credited to the gay rights movement that is popularly thought to have begun in June 1969 in New York City after police raided a gay bar called the Stonewall Inn and arrested several people inside. A crowd of several hundred people gathered and rioted in protest that night and the next night. The gay rights movement had begun.
Despite the advances this movement has made and despite the improvement in public attitudes about LGBT issues, we have seen in this chapter that LGBT people continue to experience many types of inequality and other problems. As with inequality based on race and/or ethnicity, social class, and gender, there is much work still to be done to reduce inequality based on sexual orientation.
For such inequality to be reduced, it is certainly essential that heterosexuals do everything possible in their daily lives to avoid any form of mistreatment of LGBT individuals and to treat them as they would treat any heterosexual. Beyond this, certain other measures should help address LGBT inequality. These measures might include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Related terms for "portable infrared analyzer ": infrared analyzer applications
InfraCal 2 is the newest addition to the worldwide-recognized Wilks InfraCal line of portable, filter-based infrared analyzers. It provides sub-ppm measurement capability, password protected calibrations and instrument settings, data storage and multiple calibrations, and a touch screen display for more user options. Ideal for measuring oil content levels in FRAC and produced water, fats, oil and grease (FOG) in wastewater, industrial and refinery wastewater effluents, cleaning of metal parats, drill cuttings,...
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FORECAST: Scattered showers in High Country
Parts of Arizona will see showers Sunday ahead of another storm system moving in Monday.
Royal baby has arrived...and it's a princess!
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SHOPPERS in Evesham and Pershore are being encouraged to spend £5 a week in an independent shop or hospitality business.
Wychavon District Council’s £5 challenge, which has been inspired by Totally Locally’s national Fiver Fest campaign, was created because a study by the Federation of Small Businesses found for every £1 spent with a small or medium-sized business (SME) 63p was re-spent in the local area compared to 40p in every £1 with a larger business.
If every adult in Wychavon spent £5 a week throughout the year with a local business, a staggering £27.2million would be going into local businesses.
To encourage residents to take the challenge, the council will be putting the spotlight on various businesses’ stories such as Broadway’s luxury perfume store, Scents on The Green, and Pershore’s new bar, The Claude Choules.
There are many reasons to shop local such as the unique product knowledge independent retailers have, their passion and commitment to customer service and it’s often better for the environment too as goods are sourced locally.
Martin King, executive board member for Town Centres at Wychavon District Council, said: “Where you spend your money matters.
“Shopping locally can seem daunting, but you don’t have to spend loads to make a difference! All you have to do is commit to spending the £5 you would normally give to a national retailer or online e-commerce giant with a local business on your doorstep.”
Visit www.valeandspa.co.uk/explore/shopping for more.


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Ms. Pittinger mentioned the current status of Public Safety Bill No. 2010-0234, sponsored by Councilmen Burgess and Lavelle; Ms Pittinger explained the process for notifying the mayor and city council of CPRB’s impending exipiration of member’s terms; Ms. Pittinger announced the impending departure of Reverend Downing; Ms. Pittinger reported on a video documenting an incident involving a civilian and a Pittsburgh police officer at a Pirate baseball game on Saturday 4/9/11, which led to public controversy over the police officer’s conduct.
Minutes of the CPRB Meeting Held on April 26, 2011 (Mtg. No. 135)
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Rovi Unveils Program to Drive HEVC RolloutMonday, January 7th, 2013
Rovi to Introduce New Professional MainConcept Encoders, DivX Device Certification, and Consumer Software to Power Efficient and High Quality Video Experiences Across the Entire Entertainment Ecosystem
LAS VEGAS — 2013 International CES — Rovi Corporation (Nasdaq:ROVI), driving digital entertainment innovation, today unveiled its HEVC Development Program to enable companies participating in the digital video value chain to take advantage of the latest compression technology to reduce storage and bandwidth costs and deliver an optimized viewing experience. The program is planned to include a range of Rovi product updates and launches including new MainConcept® encoding SDKs and an update to DivX® device certification to allow customers such as IC manufacturers, consumer electronics device makers and mobile operators to rapidly introduce products that support the successor to H.264.
“HEVC is important for the industry, allowing compression to keep pace as resolution and quality demands on video rise and the sheer volume of channels and video available increases,” Avni Rambhia, Sr. Industry Analyst of Frost & Sullivan’s Digital Media Practice. “However the speed of uptake of the format and the rate at which it is able to transform the industry with its benefits depends heavily on the timely delivery of encoding SDKs for content creation, as well as technologies to streamline CE and mobile device support. Early innovation by key solution providers such as Rovi will play a critical role in driving earliest possible adoption and demand across all target verticals and on all target devices.”
Rovi’s rollout of HEVC-enabled solutions is planned to begin early this year shortly after the standard is ratified. The first Rovi HEVC solution will be a new MainConcept SDK offering core professional HEVC encoding for developers serving the broadcast, professional content creation, mobile and consumer industries. MainConcept encoding solutions are already broadly deployed by many of the world’s largest technology companies, which will help streamline the migration to HEVC in a broad range of leading cable, internet and wireless systems.
“As with H.264, Rovi will release core video encoding and decoding solutions that will be the foundation of a successful HEVC rollout and enable our customers to save money while enhancing the quality of the video services they offer,” said Matt Milne, executive vice president worldwide sales and marketing, Rovi Corporation. “We see HEVC as a huge step, enabling the industry to cost effectively transition more content to high definition formats and, eventually, 4K.”
Currently expected to begin in the second half of 2013, Rovi anticipates introducing HEVC support in its video delivery and playback solutions including its broadly deployed DivX products and technologies. For these solutions, HEVC should enable Rovi to offer better cost performance to customers involved in the distribution of video and, supported by the DivX Certification program, deliver better playback quality and device interoperability.
Rovi will be hosting private meetings and product demonstrations for industry executives during the upcoming CES tradeshow in Las Vegas, January 8-11 at Caesars Palace. As a result, invited attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Rovi’s full suite of HEVC/H.265 solutions and view live demonstrations that will include 4K implementations of software-encoded HEVC video content.
Later this year, Rovi will be releasing key findings from an HEVC Market Trajectory Study conducted in collaboration with Frost and Sullivan. The study will assess the current and future roadmap for HEVC across a number of products and application verticals including ICs, consumer electronics devices, mobile platforms, and a range of video services.


2015 Essential Facts Report Finds Nearly Half of the U.S. Plays Video Games
More than 150 million Americans – almost half of the U.S. population – play video games and more than 40 percent play regularly, according to new research released by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA).
The report, 2015 Essential Facts About the Computer and Video Game Industry, examines video games’ position as one of the largest entertainment industries in America and highlights industry trends, such as the growing diversity among gamers and the significant influence games have on American culture.
The report found that nearly 50 percent of females play video games; there are two times as many adult female gamers (33 percent) as there are young male players (15 percent); and more than 60 percent of parents feel video games are a positive part of their child’s life.
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Over 1700 years, in the long history of development, the development of jingdezhen ceramic culture and art has made an indelible contribution, continuous kiln fire. There is no region in the world like jingdezhen, which has rich ceramic art culture, profound ceramic culture and art atmosphere, exquisite and comprehensive craft, and rich and diverse ceramic materials. Jingdezhen ceramic painted murals, ceramic color and glaze murals, ceramic sculpture, relief, sculpture, sculpture and comprehensive decoration murals have been in the leading position.
Porcelain plate painting is a kind of plane ceramic handicraft made by hand baking and glazing on ordinary porcelain plate with special chemical pigments and then firing at high temperature. Our porcelain plate painting is made of ceramic, the surface is smooth and beautiful, combines traditional Chinese aesthetics and modern practical, not only fashion, but also very durable, not afraid of wet, not afraid of mold, decades of bright color, suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Porcelain plate painting as decoration or hall partition, for viewing.
Ceramic murals are an important part of environmental art, showing specific social emotions, cultural life and aesthetic concepts in different historical periods. Modern ceramic mural, on the basis of painting, the artists blend Chinese and western, both can be on the brick surface with a splash of ink, with white, brush method engraved painting Chinese traditional ink artistic conception, but also can use western oil painting techniques, we will be familiar with the building in the oil painting, characters, life style vivid description on the ceramic tile.
After years of development, there are three trends in the field of architectural ceramics and daily ceramics: the inheritance of traditional ceramic art, the birth of new shapes and design styles, and the trend of customization. With the innovative development of The Times, ceramic murals are no exception. In addition to the diversity of painting techniques and styles, great progress has been made in the use of materials and techniques of expression. From the former environment beautification, the ceramic mural has been transformed into a theme with significant commemorative significance and symbolic meaning of social and cultural life. In order to beautify the environment, new architectural space, carrier and many new design techniques have been explored. Ceramic mural customization is jingdezhen xingtai ceramic design of individual products, with a strong artistic appeal. Beautiful household fashion, cannot leave the metope adornment of individuation.
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Today, what really matters is the life of choice. The use of a ceramic mural can be anything from an artist’s inspiration to a vivid scene painted on a wall in a family’s life to an artistic landmark in a public project with a distinct regional plot. As a painter, ceramic murals provide a new carrier for creation in addition to painting paper and canvas. As a family, ceramic murals provide a new way to better life for customization. As a scenic spot, engineering ceramic murals can create a popular new hot spot. Ceramic murals are not only the creation of artists, but also the art of fire. Jingdezhen xingtai ceramic mural customization factory, with a strong team of artists to participate in the design, painting, the use of three degree firing technology, after 1260 degrees Celsius firing, to fire a more ideal mural works. In the outdoor wind and sun fade, can keep the picture effect of the mural for a long time, corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance, wear resistance.
The height, width and depth of the three-dimensional space of the ceramic murals are incomparable and irreplaceable by any other ceramic vessel type and carrier. Ceramic mural painting has broad market development prospect, rough and exquisite, vigorous and comely, concrete, image, abstract artistic technique, as long as and composition, material combination is good, can become clever expression form, produce magnificent and perfect picture. Ceramic murals not only edify people’s sentiment and beautify the natural environment, but also give people elegant artistic enjoyment.
Shengjiang company can customize large ceramic murals modern ceramic murals, ceramic art and culture, the concept of life. The ceramist inherits the traditional ceramic technique, combines the modern aesthetic taste, creates the elegant fresco art with the magnificent momentum. The use of architectural space and its indoor and outdoor walls and floors, the creation of ceramic murals in the form of painting, sculpture, inlay, etc., installation in the human living environment of the artistic characteristics of the ceramic murals is not restricted by the focus perspective, the use of scattered perspective space, to give people with multiple visual effects.
With thousands of years of kiln fire, so many exquisite ceramic works were produced in the long history of Chinese ceramics. For a long time, porcelain was the most important cultural symbol of China. Tang tri-colored porcelain, yuan blue and white porcelain and xuande porcelain are also rare treasures. Chinese art ceramics inherited the previous generations’ attention to ceramic production, inherited the pursuit of artistic beauty, modern kiln burning is still after thousands of years of the soul of the nation.
In the construction industry booming today, most of the buildings from the idea of modernism “less is more”, exterior wall decoration are all glass curtain wall or single color ceramic tile, really cold, lack of affection, such as the pursuit of industry rapid development and production of architectural form, with people to yearn for the natural ecological environment. However, the mural can be used as a window for people to face nature, can see the mural depicting nature in the outer wall and the central hall of the building, it is undoubtedly a relaxed and happy feeling of the soul. At the same time, in all kinds of mural form, the most durable, the most easy to clean, the most resistant to erosion, the most bright color, the most diverse means of expression, should be ceramic mural.
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A 31-year-old woman has been charged with two counts of rape and one count of sodomy involving two boys, ages 14 and 15.
A criminal complaint filed in 1st District Court states the boys and their mother had just moved into Kathy Cain's apartment temporarily at the time of the incidents.Logan police detective Rod Peterson alleged that both the boys' mother and Cain had been out drinking April 27. The 15-year-old boy said that after his mother went to bed, Cain allegedly had sex with the boy.
The mother said she remembers Cain waking her up during the night and telling her she had just had sex with her 15-year-old boy and was going to have sex with the 14-year-old, too, Peterson charged in his Thursday statement.
The mother didn't believe Cain and went back to sleep, Peterson said.
The 14-year-old was approached by Cain after he got out of the shower, Peterson stated. Cain followed the boy to bed and initiated intercourse, the complaint states.
Cain was being held in the Cache County Jail without bail pending a May 18 hearing.


This new plan will help residential customers by reducing the initial impact of expected electric price increases. At the same time, the plan will give the Ameren Illinois electric utilities a cost effective way to finance the purchase of power through the Illinois Commerce Commission-approved procurement process. The companies filed the proposal with the ICC today.
"Our customers have told us they are concerned about the effect higher electricity rates will have on them," said Ameren Illinois President Scott Cisel. "We care about our customers and have listened to them in crafting a plan that will effectively lessen the impact of higher electricity costs in 2007. Favorable action by the ICC and the state legislature on the Ameren proposal will allow us to continue to work to keep power costs as low as possible for our residential customers in 2007, at the same time enabling us to continue to economically finance system improvements and expansion."
Artificially low electric rates will end for Illinois residential customers on Dec. 31, 2006, with the expiration of power supply contracts and the end of a nearly decade-long residential electric rate freeze. Beginning Jan. 1, 2007, electricity for Ameren Illinois utility customers must be purchased from the competitive wholesale energy market. For Ameren Illinois residential customers on bundled rates, the last increase was nearly 15 to 25 years ago \- in 1982 for AmerenCILCO, and 1992 for AmerenIP and AmerenCIPS. Since 1997, depending on the utility, these rates were also reduced by 5 to 20 percent. Also since that time, residential rates in neighboring states have risen by as much as 15 percent due to cost pressures \- meanwhile average residential rates for Ameren Illinois residential customers remain 23 percent below the national average.
The proposal filed today \- along with required legislation \- offers a constructive approach that for customers would spread the impact of projected electricity price increases over a period of up to 10 years. Legislation is required to enable the Ameren Illinois utilities to defer and later recover purchased power costs. These costs would be financed through the sale of special long-term bonds. The legislation would also permit Ameren Illinois utilities to charge customers less than the actual cost of power supply during the initial years of a phase-in plan and to recover that deferred amount in subsequent years as a separate charge on customers' bills. The separate charge would be collected over the life of those bonds. The legislation must also ensure that over time, the collection from customers would essentially be equivalent to the amount of the deferred power costs, to ensure sufficient revenue to fully service the bonds in a full and timely manner. Known as "securitization," this special, low-interest financing approach is used frequently by other industries, including other electric utilities.
"This filing is just a first step that will allow us to provide a proposal regulators can analyze \- setting the stage for their eventual review once the legislature passes a law that would enable the ICC to approve deferral and later recovery of power supply costs and securitization. Clearly, before the ICC can act on this issue, the legislature must adopt a bill this year that would allow utilities to defer and securitize certain power supply costs to ease the transition to new rates," said Cisel.
Cisel added that the securitization plan is expected to help Ameren Illinois utilities maintain their financial integrity by allowing them to recover costs from customers over a longer term. By protecting their ability to finance infrastructure improvements, Ameren's Illinois utilities would be able to make the needed investments to deliver electricity in a safe and reliable manner.
Today's proposal also includes a range of consumer protections and regulatory oversight provisions to ensure that the use of securitization results in lower overall net costs to the consumer. The amount of the rate increases will not be known until after the power procurement auction is conducted and until after the ICC rules on delivery service rate increases that are expected to be final in November.
Ameren Illinois utilities have been diligently working with key stakeholders for several months to develop a constructive rate increase phase-in plan. In addition, Ameren Illinois utilities plan to offer assistance programs for low income consumers. The programs are being developed and details will be announced soon.
"While any cost increase is difficult for all, it's important to recognize that Ameren Illinois utility residential customers will have saved nearly $1 billion through the end of 2006 because of industry restructuring," says Cisel. "In addition, Ameren and our investors have bought two struggling Illinois utilities in the past three years, investing nearly $1.5 billion of equity in the AmerenIP and AmerenCILCO distribution businesses."
He added that while bolstering the financial strength of its Illinois companies, Ameren has also worked to improve service reliability for both AmerenCILCO and AmerenIP. In fact, all three Ameren Illinois utilities have invested approximately $1.9 billion in infrastructure improvements since 1998, when the Customer Choice Law was established to create competitive energy markets in Illinois.
Ameren serves approximately 2.4 million electric customers and nearly one million natural gas customers in a 64,000 square mile area of Missouri and Illinois.
Statements in this release not based on historical facts are considered "forward-looking" and, accordingly, involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed. Although such forward-looking statements have been made in good faith and are based on reasonable assumptions, there is no assurance that the expected results will be achieved. These statements include (without limitation) statements as to future expectations, beliefs, plans, strategies, objectives, events, conditions, and financial performance. In connection with the "safe harbor" provi?sions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, we are providing this cautionary statement to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. The following factors, in addition to those discussed elsewhere in this release and in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking statements:
• regulatory actions, including changes in regulatory policies and ratemaking determinations;
• the impact of changes to the joint dispatch agreement;
• changes in laws and other governmental actions, including monetary and fiscal policies;
• the effects of increased competition in the future due to, among other things, deregulation of certain aspects of our business at both the state and federal levels, and the implementation of deregulation, such as when the current electric rate freeze and current power supply contracts expire in Illinois at the end of 2006;
• the effects of participation in the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO);
• the availability of fuel such as coal, natural gas and enriched uranium used to produce electricity; the availability of purchased power and natural gas for distribution; and the level and volatility of future market prices for such commodities, including the ability to recover the costs for such commodities;
• the effectiveness of our risk management strategies and the use of financial and derivative instruments;
• prices for power in the Midwest;
• business and economic conditions, including their impact on interest rates;
• disruptions of the capital markets or other events that make access to necessary capital more difficult or costly;
• the impact of the adoption of new accounting standards and the application of appropriate technical accounting rules and guidance;
• actions of credit rating agencies and the effects of such actions;
• weather conditions and other natural phenomena;
• generation plant construction, installation and performance, including costs associated with the Taum Sauk pumped-storage hydroelectric plant incident and its future operation;
• operation of the Callaway nuclear power facility, including planned and unplanned outages, and decommissioning costs;
• the effects of strategic initiatives, including acquisitions and divestitures;
• the impact of current environmental regulations on utilities and power generating companies and the expectation that more stringent requirements will be introduced over time, which could have a negative financial effect;
• labor disputes and future wage and employee benefits costs, including changes in returns on benefit plan assets;
• changes in the energy markets, environmental laws or regulations, interest rates, or other factors that could adversely affect assumptions in connection with the Illinois Power (IP) acquisition;
• the impact of conditions imposed by regulators in connection with their approval of Ameren's acquisition of IP;
• the inability of our counterparties to meet their obligations with respect to contracts and financial instruments;
• the cost and availability of transmission capacity for the energy generated by Ameren generating facilities or required to satisfy energy sales;
• legal and administrative proceedings; and
• acts of sabotage, war, terrorism or intentionally disruptive acts.
Given these uncertainties, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward- looking statements. Except to the extent required by the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward- looking statements to reflect new information, future events, or otherwise.
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In patient care, inaccuracy often leads to error: the patient does not receive the right medication, the nurse is mistaken about the patient, the doctor is mistaken about the condition. Human error in care is now a well-known occurrence, and medicine has borrowed many tools from aviation to improve safety, such as simulation training, limitation of working time, use of checklists, and so forth. All these tools contribute to improving human factors in healthcare.
Often due to the lack of communication between professionals, healthcare accidents are avoidable. The only solution is the standardization of communication through phraseology. But make no mistake, the subject of communication is vast and much more complex to teach than we imagine. Communication is not only an exchange of words, of meaning, of a sender-receiver scheme; it also carries the essence of all social and cooperative life by its tone, by its moment, by the listening and availability it demands from the other person, by the words chosen, by those not said voluntarily, and those referred to as “tacit” (what we no longer need to say but the other guesses).
The Medical Phraseology Guide for Superior Patient Safety: How to Improve Communications Between Caregivers, through concrete and proven examples, gives readers the keys to improve communication with their healthcare colleagues. The author proposes 26 rules that are detailed and easy applicable in everyday life. These rules are inspired by the tools and checklist developed and used by commercial airline pilots. Today, more than ever, caregivers face new situations, and they have to adapt to caring for an unusual number of patients, sometimes in new environments. Given this new environment, it becomes clear that teamwork and communication are indispensable tools for improving efficiency and safety in patient care.


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The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has revealed that the government is planning to stop cash withdrawals from federal, states and local government accounts.
FG Bans Cash Withdrawals From All Public Accounts
The NFIU Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Modibbo Tukur disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, signed by the unit’s chief media analyst, Ahmed Dikko.
According to the statement, Tukur spoke at a parley with Mahmud Yakubu, chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Monday.
“The government is putting all necessary measures in place to stop cash withdrawal from federal, states and local government accounts,” he said.
“Because of the consistent devaluation of the naira and the introduction of a new naira policy, section 1 of the money laundering prohibition act is automatically activated”.
Tukur further said most cash withdrawals from government accounts — including payments for estacode — are often in excess of the cash withdrawal limit provided by the money laundering act.
He said this puts public servants at risk of imprisonment.
Additionally, Tukur said the NFIU has already prepared recommendations to the secretary to the government of the federation; all governors; and local council chairs, directing all civil servants to open domiciliary and naira accounts prior to the commencement of the policy.
The NFIU CEO said governors and council chairmen will also need to organise training for market men and women on how to use automated teller machine (ATM) and point of sale (POS) services.
Tukur also dismissed as false claims being made by uninformed persons that the NFIU would block all federal government accounts from January 1, 2023.
This comes a few weeks after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) imposed fresh cash withdrawal limits on individuals and organizations, which takes effect from January 9, 2023.

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More than 1 million General Motors pickup trucks are being recalled worldwide because of a seat belt safety issue. The recall covers Chevy Silverados and GMC Sierras model year 2014 and 2015. Take a look at the biggest auto recalls in history.
7. General Motors (1981) -- 5.82 million Buick Centuries and Regals; Chevy El Caminos, Malibus and Monte Carlos; GMC Caballeros; Oldsmobile Cutlasses; Pontiac Grand Prixes and LeManses recalled over a rear-suspension bolt failure


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A split EP between two Billy Childish projects, in thr same way that he used to have Thee Headcoats and Thee Headcoatees, he now has The Buff Medways and The Buffets.
I'm Glad I'm Not Like David Wise is a track taken from the Medway Wheelers LP. Just 15 is a cover of a Buff Medways song from a single. Ivor is a cover of The Who.
In March this year The Buffets released a full lenght entitled Saucy Jack. The cover of Ivor was taken from the LP. The band members are
- Sister Tiffany Lee Linnes - Vox/Git
- Nurse Julie - Bass/Vox
- Matron Bongo - Drums/Vox
Ludella Black is credited with vocals on Just 15. I am not so good with matching fake names to known Childish associates faces, but I am sure that the drummer is Delia of Mambo Taxi, Family Way, The Action Time and many other bands.
If you are a fan of Billy Childish (and who isn't!), you may want to pick up this EP for the two exclusive tracks: Just 15 performed by The Buffets, and What You Got from an XFM session The Buff Medways recorded.


Originally expected in April 2015, the Mega Man-like platformer’s release date was first moved to September 15, then to February 9 of this year. This latest delay shifts it to spring 2016. At the earliest.
The delay was revealed in a project update sent out today to backers of the original Kickstarter campaign. In it, Comcept CEO Keiji Inafune cites “bugs inside the network modes, and specifically problems with matchmaking” as the reason for the delay.
He went on to say that these problems, themselves, are caused by the large number of supported platforms (the game’s coming to basically every console, handheld and PC), and the fact that the game’s engine, Unreal Engine 3, is no longer being updated.
Inafune further writes that they’d like to “confirm everything to be ready” before providing a new release date, but that they expect the date to “realistically be in Spring 2016.” This being the game’s third’s delay, it’s a wonder they’re risking saying even that much.


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In this hidden-camera show, three bold comedians hit the streets to play outlandish characters and perform skits and pranks on the unsuspecting public.
Alternate Genre: British Programmes, Comedy Programmes
No. of Seasons (?): 2
Actor(s): Jocelyn Jee Esien , Ninia Benjamin , Tameka Empson
Creator(s): Not Available


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Perspektywy Education Foundation - together with the Conference of Rectors of Polish Technical Universities (KRPUT) - organized the Forum for Leaders in Engineering Education 2018. It took place on April 17, 2018 in Warsaw, at the Hilton hotel and was crowned with the Ranking of Engineering Studies 2018.
- We want to help young people in making best suiting them selection of the field of study in technical disciplines, most needed for the economy and providing good prospects of employment and earnings - says Waldemar Siwiński, President of the Perspektywy Education Foundation, the author of the Engineering Studies Ranking.
The ranking methodology, the criteria and their weights, were prepared by the Ranking Board, chaired by Prof. Michał Kleiber. On the Board are both experts in the field of higher education representatives of the industry.
Golden Engineer titles were awarded on February 28 in the headquarters of the Polish Federation of Engineering Associations-NOT. We are pleased to inform that the president of the Education Foundation "Perspektywy" Waldemar Siwiński was awarded the title of Honorary Golden Engineer 2018.
On January 29, the winners of the first edition of the Academic Internationalization Star / Internationalization Stars were awarded. The mission of the Award is to promote people with outstanding achievements in the internationalization of Polish universities. The award is granted jointly by Polish institutions and organizations involved in supporting the internationalization of Polish universities.
Aigerim Balkhashbayeva from Kazakhstan (SWPS University), Safoura Reza from Afghanistan / France (Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences), Włodzimierz Lewoniewski from Belarus (Poznan University of Economics), Justyna Pordzik from Germany (Warsaw Medical University), Snehalbhai Patel from India (Silesian University of Technology) ) and Yasser Faraj from Saudi Arabia (Medical University of Silesia) are the winners of the eighth edition of the Competition for the Best Foreign Student in Poland INTERSTUDENT. The ceremony of awarding the prizes took place on January 29 during the evening gala as part of the conference "Foreign students in Poland 2018", which took place at the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice.


Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S3 owners again have to watch another Android 4.2 Jelly Bean roll out take place while they await answers from Samsung in regards to their upgrade path which is almost assuredly going to be straight to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, the latest Android update from Google.
For weeks now, it has been assumed that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Samsung Galaxy S3 will be skipping Android 4.2 Jelly Bean for Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. Australian carrier Telstra seemed to confirm Samsung’s intentions for the Galaxy Note 2 and German carrier Telekom did the same thing for the Galaxy S3.
Samsung, for its part, has yet to confirm anything for the two flagship smartphones leaving owners in the dark about their next software upgrade. And to make matters worse, Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S3 users have had to continue to watch Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean roll outs for a number of other Samsung Galaxy devices.
The latest is for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Wi-Fi which, according to SamMobile, is now receiving its Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update in the United Kingdom. The update is available through an Over-the-Air update and Samsung Kies. It will take the device from Android 4.1 to Android 4.2 and bring a host of new features to the table including lockscreen widgets and multiple user accounts, something that is extremely useful with tablets.
Of course, this also means that the Galaxy Note 2 and the Galaxy S3 have once again been beaten to a major Android update by a less adopted device, something that has Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2 owners more than a little frustrated.
The devices have been stuck on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean since 2012 with the Galaxy S3 getting Android 4.1 in September and the Galaxy Note 2 launching with Android 4.1 out of the box. Indeed, Galaxy Note 2 owners are still looking for their first big software update.
From the looks of things, they will skip Android 4.2 for Android 4.3 but at this point, it’s unclear exactly when they might be receiving their software updates. Rumors have suggested that it could take months and typically, manufacturers don’t release new Android software updates until months after Google’s Nexus devices receive them.
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With a background in Mechanical and Plumbing design, Dan has experience designing many systems across the construction industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Central Florida in Orlando and a Master of Engineering in Architectural Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. Dan spent 6 years designing mechanical systems in Washington, D.C., before moving to Seattle in 2017. He has also volunteered with ACE mentors to promote the MEP field among college-prospective high school students and is currently serving a second term on the Southeast Seattle Design Review Board as the Local Residential Representative.
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HB 311: Restrictions on Social Media Use by Minors
This bill would create a division within the government to place restrictions and requirements on social media, forcing the company to act as a parental agent for the state of Utah.
Securing States and Individuals from Surveillance
As technology continues to advance, states must place limits on collaborative relationships between corporate entities and government agents.
Montana Protects Privacy
The passage of C-48 means Montana is now the third state to pass constitutional protections for privacy in digital data.


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Without a doubt, the Portuguese love their fresh fish. You can find it boiled, broiled, baked, grilled and fried. However, it’s another challenge altogether to find fresh fish in its raw form….sushi! Portugal Confidential makes an effort to provide a list of the best sushi restaurants across the country.
Shis (Porto) Shis Restaurante Website
Don’t know which is better here…the sushi and amazing Japanese cuisine, or the spectacular view over the Praia do Ourigo. Chef António Vieira creates a fusion of Japanese and international cuisine to make this dining experience one you won’t forget.
Praia do Ourigo
Esplanada do Castelo
Foz do Douro
Phone: +351 226 189 593
Hours: 10:00am to 3:00am
Yakuza by Olivier Sushi (Lisbon) Yakuza Website
One of Lisbon’s most beloved chefs, Olivier da Costa, now works his magic with Japanese fusion in this new restaurant in the Tivoli Forum Hotel. Managing the kitchen is chef Alexandre Maia de Carvalho. Superb sushi bar, but you might also be enticed to try the black cod, prawns, foie gras and gunk kobe. Also see Portugal Confidential post for Olivier’s newest restaurant in the Algarve.)
Edificio Tivoli Forum
Avenida da Liberdade, 180, Loja F
Phone: +351 213 571 502 (reservations recommended)
Hours: Mon-Sat 12:00 to 15:00, and 20:00 to 23:00.
Estado Liquido (Lisbon) Estado Liquido Website
Very cool spot for everything you need in a sushi meal…and a sushi social life! Extra points here for sushi creativity. Everything is fresh and original. New sushi items invented on a regular basis. Stick around to hang out at the very hot sushi lounge. The bar stays open late. Or, sign up for a sushi workshop. A lot to like here.
Largo de Santos, 5A
Phone: +351 213 972 022
Hours: 12:30 to 15:00, and 20:00 to 2:00 am
Aya (Lisbon) Aya Restaurants Website
Aya opened in 1992, introducing Japanese gastronomy to Portugal. Aya is now very popular with Lisboetas and has expanded to three locations: a formal restaurant is in the Twin Towers with small Japanese garden; a rapid “kaiten” service also in the Twin Towers; and in Nova Carnaxide with views of Monsanto Park.
Aya Twin Towers
Twin Towers, Ground Floor
Phone: +351 217 271 155 (reservations required)
Hours: 12:30 to 15:00, and 19:30 to23:00
Twin Towers, Floor 1
Hours: 12:00 to 15:00 and 19:00 to 23:00
Rua Aníbal Bettencourt, nº 71
Phone: +351 214 181 684 (reservations required)
Hours: 12:30 to 15:00 and 19:30 to 23:00
Sushi Yama (Almancil) Sushi Yama Website
Perfect central Algarve location for a grabbing a wide variety of sushi after a round of golf or long day at the beach. Freshest ingredients keep the tourists and locals coming back. Beautiful restaurant is now complimented by a modern lounge to sip sake and nosh on sashimi.
Estrada da Pereiras
Phone: +351 289 351 517
Hours: 12:30 to 22:00
Takô Sushi (Vilamoura) Tako Sushi Website
This contemporary Japanese restaurant in the popular Vilamoura Marina is a breath of fresh air. Sushi and sashimi aplenty! Order individual pieces, rolls or share a large combination plate with your friends.
Edificio Marina Garden, Loja D
Phone: +351 289 312 885
Hours: 12:00 to 15:00 and 18:00 to 00:00
Umai (Lisbon) Umai Website
Umai hasn’t yet been open a year, yet chefs Paulo Morais and Anna Lins already have a loyal following. Their innovative sushi, such as the Swing Maki is very popular. The restaurant is small, so be sure to reserve a table. Sushi workshops in the kitchen on Saturday mornings too.
Rua da Cruz of Poiais, No. 89
Phone: +351 213 958 057
Lunch: Monday to Friday – 12:30 to 15:00
Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday – 19.00 to 23.00
We are convinced that more good sushi restaurants exist in Portugal. If you have a favorite place to recommend, please leave a comment and we will be happy to add it to the list!

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Consul General de Mexico Armando Ortiz Rocha will celebrate the 199th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence from Spain September 15 at the Municipal Auditorium with a “grito” featuring artists from both the US and Mexico. The event features performances by Mexican singer Luisa Maria (the ambassador of the Mexican folk song), bolero singer and pianist Ligia Camara and the Ballet “Tradiciones” from Monterrey.
Mariachi Sangre Mexicana de Manuel Vargas and award winning vocalists Monique Alvarado, Selena Elizondo and Victoria Acosta will also perform. Manuel Vargas is a former member of the esteemed Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan who has established himself as a San Antonio favorite. Monique, Selena and Victoria are all San Antonio based mariachi vocal winners who have been named as “Best in the U.S.” by members of Mariachi Vargas at the annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza vocal competition. The “grito” begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Auditorium and is by far the best free event of the year in San Antonio!


|President Moon Jae-in watches the live broadcast of the June 12 U.S.-North Korea summit in Singapore during his meeting with aides at Cheong Wa Dae. Korea Times file|
This is the second in a series of commentaries assessing a changing geopolitical landscape after the June 12 Trump-Kim summit in Singapore. ― ED.
By Oh Young-jin
First, the headline requires explaining.
It doesn't mean President Moon Jae-in was impolite enough to make noise while eating but rather he is the only one who can afford to do so among leaders of the three countries in the game of the North's denuclearization.
In other words, Moon's position has been made even more solid, giving him more leeway than at any other time to maneuver.
The other two ― U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ― are in the middle of assessing their positions after their June 12 summit in Singapore.
For Trump and by extension Kim, there is little beef from the summit so to speak.
Trump has delivered few of his pre-summit promises of the North's denuclearization.
If the summit were a zero-sum game, Kim looked an outright winner.
But Kim's position can be fluid as well.
His communist dynasty has been insulated from treacherous market forces so an attempt to open it up could backfire and take his regime down.
Then, Trump will surely try to turn it into a positive sum game, reducing Kim's sphere of movement.
So the real winner was outside the ring, looking at the match from Cheong Wa Dae, the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea.
What are Moon's winnings?
|President Moon Jae-in talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on the eve of Trump's June 12 summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Yonhap|
First, Moon's role as an honest broker is now hard to dispute.
At the start of the Kim-Trump summit, Moon declared that it was an historic act of dismantling the last remnants of the cold war, praising the two for their courageous decision.
Moon received a phone call from Trump the day before and the day after the summit.
Moon also had two meetings with the North's Kim at the truce village of Panmunjeom.
After his election in May last year, he was taken lightly when he expressed his desire to sit in the driver's seat and take ownership of Korea's future.
The North's Kim scorned it, while Trump showed little intention to recognize such a role for Moon.
What a difference one year can make!
Trump the dotard threatened to rain fire and fury and destroy Kim the little rocket man's North Korea. Kim threatened to turn Washington into a bowl of fire with his nuclear-armed long-range missiles.
Now the two foes met, shook hands, talked about peace and complimented each other.
That means peace for now. As Washington and Pyongyang are negotiating what Trump called the "process" to denuclearize the North, the worries about war can be set aside.
Before the current mood of detente came and when Moon insisted that peace was the only choice for Korea, he was regarded as naive pacifist.
Pundits mocked Moon, pointing out that it has been Korea's fate to be at the mercy of big powers, being located at a crossroads of continental and ocean powers.
They would say that getting out of it was not possible and Koreans should accept that fate.
Few would dare to repeat their claims now.
It was his friend and mentor's dream come true.
Fifteen years ago, the late President Roh Moo-hyun, under whom Moon served as chief of staff, had dreamed of becoming a regional "balancer of power" to coordinate the big powers but it proved premature as Roh was shunned by the U.S. and was under fire from the domestic conservatives.
But can Moon drench himself with a sense of his mission accomplished?
No, for two reasons at least.
First, it can't be ruled out that the North and the U.S. can turn adversarial as quickly as they turned friendly.
That requires Moon's steady hand and audacious leadership. Soon enough, his ability will surely be put to the test.
Perhaps more challenging is how to lead Korea in a changing world where the U.S. under Trump is disengaging from Asia, while China is set to fill the vacuum and dominate the region.
Would Moon engineer an inter-Korean relationship in a way to make the two Koreas cooperate and present them as one force united against a big power?
Can the two Koreas overcome the memories about their fratricidal war, remove suspicions about each other and build confidence and trust for that partnership/alliance/brotherhood?
It is increasingly looked at as a race against time. And time appears to be running rather fast.


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What interesting timing for Friday the 13th to hit, dead smack in the meat of the ongoing San Diego Comic-Con. While this looks cool from the outside, our work is going to be cut out for us. Today is going to be jam-packed with horror content from interviews to all sorts of reveals from this years hottest genre films.
But before Comic-Con consumes us all, let us all take a second to celebrate our holiday. As Rebecca Black would sing, “Partying, partying – yeah – fun, fun, fun, fun.” Damn straight.
Being that Friday the 13th typically hits twice a year, it’s hard to come up with some fresh-old content to share. This morning I’ve scoured the web and delivered a hilarious clip featuring Jason Voorhees in a tribute to Benny Hill, a short from “Adult Swim” that takes you inside Jason’s home and an interview with Jason on “Family Guy”. Also, we’ve got a look at Jason’s appearance on the “Arsenio Hall Show” promoting Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, game play footage from the classic NES game, and Alice Cooper’s incredible “He’s Back (The Man Behind the Mask)” music video.
End the week right. Let Rebecca sing you off into the sunset.
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Ever wondered about Pulau Hantu?
The name might put people off visiting, but what is behind the name “Pulau Hantu”? We tell you the story behind Pulau Hantu as well as some fun facts. Did you know there were two islands called Pulau Hantu?
Keppel Island was originally also called Pulau Hantu until it was renamed when Keppel Shipyard started developing shipyard facilities on the island.
Now you do!
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What’s the story behind Pulau Hantu?
The Pulau Hantu which is still named as such is about 30 minutes in the South of Singapore. It is made up of two islets – Pulau Hantu Besar and Pulau Hantu Kechil. Folktales speak of two great warriors who were fighting at sea, may people died and the seas were polluted with human blood. This upset the Jinns and one created a whirlpool and sucked the warriors into the sea. One of them was blinded by the Jinn spraying water, his opponent seized the opportunity to pierce him with his sword. The wounded warrior then thrust his sword into his opponent and both died. They were then transformed into islets so their spirits could live on.
Perhaps it sounds intimidating to visit, but we give you three reasons why you should make a trip to Pulau Hantu.
Three Reasons to Visit Pulau Hantu
1. Fun Ferry Ride to Pulau Hantu
The ferry ride to Pulau Hantu is an adventure in itself! There are no regular ferry services to Pulau Hantu, hence you will need to charter a boat (with a capacity of 12 pax) for the two-way journey. You can either charter a boat from West Coast Pier or Marina South Pier. We took our boat from West Coast Pier at a cost of about $40 per person.
The boat ride takes 30 minutes and you will cruise by Pasir Panjang port which is a sight to behold. We were all fascinated by the size of the ships, containers, tug boats, and many of the work machines such as tractors, excavators.
From a distance, we could also see Jurong Island and Pulau Bukom. Pulau Hantu is located beside to Pulau Bukom.
2. Rustic Island life
It’s an overseas adventure at Pulau Hantu, it looks nothing like mainland Singapore as there are no amenities except washrooms and a few pavilions.
Welcome to rustic island life with coconut trees, beaches and lots of greenery for ball games and exploration! Pulau Hantu is also popular with campers, snorkellers, scuba divers, fishermen due to the rich diversity of marine life.
This was also the reason why we decided to visit Pulau Hantu – for an intertidal walk!
3. Rich Marine Diversity
Pulau Hantu offers a glimpse into the rich marine life underwater that you wouldn’t be able to see on mainland Singapore. PLEASE ALWAYS TREAT THIS MARINE LIFE WITH RESPECT AND DO NOT MOVE OR REMOVE THEM.
Non-scuba divers can visit during low tide to see the coral reefs and its inhabitants when they are exposed. We saw soft and hard corals such as Omelette leathery corals, Brain coral, Maze coral, Magnificent anemone – also home to clownfish, fanworms, a pygmy squid, Hairy crabs, sea stars.
Everyone was thrilled by what they could see – animals usually hidden from our sight were now clearly seen. Going with a guide enhances the experience as we learnt so much more about what we saw and could identify the various coral species as well as the differences – whether they were dead or alive, and how they feed.
There was also a small patch of Mangrove forest on Pulau Hantu for the little ones to learn about the mangrove habitat.
Tips for Visiting Pulau Hantu
Before you head to Pulau Hantu, do note the following
- Secure your boat in advance.
- Be dressed for the outdoors and prepare for sun and rain.
- You will need to bring along documents for identification at the pier, Identity Cards, student cards or passports.
- Bring water and snacks as there are none on the island.
- Wear boots or aqua shoes that will protect your feet when walking on the intertidal zone. It was quite rocky, parents should watch their child at all times.
If you would like to join in Pulau Hantu intertidal walks, get in touch with us at email@example.com !

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The DJIA fell 0.46% The S&P 500 was down 0.81% The Nasdaq Composite slumped 1.69%
Client discretionary and tech led the market.
Basic Market Assessment
Zoom Video Communications fell 9% in the present day after traders start to look head to working in a post-pandemic world. Earlier this week, the corporate reported better-than anticipated earnings, however traders are cautious on its outlook.
After reporting better-than-expected earnings, Goal fell near 7% in the present day. The corporate had a powerful vacation season boosted by digital gross sales. Nevertheless, they declined offering an outlook for his or her subsequent quarter, claiming it’s tough to foretell client patterns right now.
Oil costs fell after tensions come up between Saudi Arabia and Russia. The nations can’t agree on whether or not to stay with present manufacturing as Saudi Arabia desires to be cautious or enhance provide as Russia desires. OPEC forecasts that for 2021, crude inventories will fall by about 400 million barrels.
Senate Majority Chief Chuck Schumer studies that as early as tomorrow, the Senate will start assessing the $1.9 trillion Stimulus bundle.


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For me, the holiday season truly is the most wonderful time of the year—bring on the cheesy songs and lights! Parties and cookie swaps start popping up on my calendar and probably yours too. But treating those social events as an excuse for an all-you-can-eat buffet of holiday treats is not the best strategy if you want to be able to fit into your clothes come January.
I prefer to make it through the whirlwind of parties, indulgent foods and flowing cocktails without gaining weight. With the temptation to splurge all around, this can be easier said than done. But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered: here’s a plan that will let you enjoy the holiday treats coming your way without packing on holiday pounds.
Don’t Miss: How to Save 2,000 Calories at a Holiday Party
—Lisa Valente, M.S., R.D.
Breakfast is probably the easiest meal to keep consistently healthy this time of year—even if you’re faced with temptations at parties and get-togethers later in the day. Studies show that people who regularly eat breakfast are the most successful at losing weight. I love starting my day with plain Greek yogurt, fruit and some granola. That mix of satisfying protein, which adds staying power, and healthy fiber-rich carbohydrates, which can help keep your waist trim and keep you feeling full for longer, starts my day on the right track.
My favorite holiday dessert of all time is a pumpkin cake that my grandma made every year. Eating a slice of it reminds me of baking with her as a little girl (to start a new holiday baking tradition, try this Sweet Potato Pie with Cream Cheese Swirl ). It's easier for me to say "no" to average sweets, like store-bought candies and cookies, when I know I want to save for a more special, homemade treat.
And don’t try to cut out treats altogether this time of year. Not only is it unrealistic, but banning sugary foods completely may also lead to overeating, according to a study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. One reason may be that removing access to sweet foods stimulates the release of a molecule in your brain called corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), produced when you’re afraid, anxious or stressed, says Pietro Cottone, Ph.D., lead study author. And increased stress levels may lower your motivation to eat more nutritious foods, making it more likely that you’ll binge on junk food.
While it may be tough to get enough sleep even without the addition of a busy holiday schedule, getting a full 8 hours could help you maintain your weight this season.
Studies show skimping on shut-eye raises ghrelin, a hormone that revs your appetite, and lowers leptin, a hormone that suppresses your appetite, which may leave you hungrier throughout the day. I need all the help I can get against feeling hungry this time of year, and I remind myself of that when I’m staying up too late.
Another study out of Harvard University found that losing even just one to two hours of sleep may make you more inclined to reach for junk food the next day as your body craves more high-fat and high-carbohydrate foods.
If you put it on your plate, you’re probably going to eat it. A recent Cornell University study found that most people eat 92 percent of what is on their plate.
So to help curb any holiday overeating, be mindful of what and how much you serve yourself. One way I do that is to use smaller plates and bowls.
In one study, people who were given larger bowls served themselves 16 percent more food than people with smaller bowls, and also actually thought they were eating less than they were. Food looks bigger on smaller plates, so your eyes help trick you into feeling more satisfied with a smaller portion.
This is a busy time of year for everyone, but skipping exercise is bad for your waistline and your mental health. With holiday stress, I know I need all the help I can get. Research shows that regular physical activity can help reduce stress and depression. And a recent study in the Journal of Physiology found that exercising for 45 minutes daily during a period of "short-term overfeeding" (read: holiday feasting) may actually help fend off weight gain and other harmful health effects of overeating.
My favorite trick to staying active is making a date with a friend to walk or take a yoga class. We get to socialize while staying fit! Try scheduling your exercise as you would a meeting or appointment to help you squeeze it in. And you don’t need to spend hours at the gym: even 10 minutes is better than no minutes. In just 10 minutes, you can burn 100 calories on the treadmill.
Sometimes my healthy eating plan gets sidetracked and I end up leaving a party full of more cheese, wine and chocolate than I intended. It’s OK. These things happen. Instead of throwing in the towel and eating my way through the rest of the holiday season, I forgive, forget and get right back on track. Feeling guilty about overeating often leads to bingeing and eating free-for-alls.
Instead I try to "refresh" my eating habits with some clean-eating dinners that I know are healthy and full of good-for-me foods like vegetables and whole grains.
Remember: "treat" yourself wisely this time of year and you'll stay trim through the holidays. Bring on the parties!


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Mayor Emanuel took a dig at New York City touting that Chicago has everything that NYC has and something more, “Really nice people”.
“It is the greatest city in the greatest country. It is the most American of American cities. We have everything that New York has — except for one thing we got that they don’t: really nice people,” Emanuel told reporters.
“I love New York and I love Mayor Bloomberg. He’s been great,” Emanuel said.
“But I think Chicago has something special.”
We couldn’t agree any more Mayor. Take a look through our online Chicagood magazine. It is a testament to all the good Chicago has to offer. Yes Chicago is Chicagood and we don’t see anybody in New York trying to find good in their city’s name.


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We understand that Aussies like to 'go their own way'. It is part of our culture and heritage to buck the current trend and decide things for ourselves. Which is why we want you to put your own individual 'stamp' on your new knife.
Whether it's for yourself or a gift for a loved one - you can build your favourite personalised knife in 3 steps...
1. Choose your blade
2. Choose your handle
3. Let us know if you'd like the blade engraved (we will follow up with you afterwards to make sure it's exactly to your liking).
Enjoy the process and even more so, enjoy YOUR knife! Build your knife here.

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