Workshop Practice Series: This is a good series of books covering most aspects of engineering practice, written by well known names in the model engineering world. Author Harold Hall assumes no previous experience, and using the medium of twelve lathe turning projects, will lead prospective model engineers through all of the basic techniques needed to takle ambitious projects. All of the projects are extensively illustrated and full working drawings accompany the text. Once followed through, the reader will have amassed a wealth of practical skills and a range of useful workshop tools and equipment. Paperback.


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STORIA DELLE DOTTRINE POLITICHE
Authors and concepts of the political modernity, from Machiavelli to Foucault
Autori e concetti della scienza politica moderna da Machiavelli a Foucault
2019/2020 SPS/02 8 48 2 Second Semester URBINO
Stefano Visentin stefano.visentin@uniurb.it
Course with optional materials in a foreign language English Spanish
The course aims to analyze some of the main lines of Western political thought of modernity and the contemporary age , identifying the constitutive moments , the tensionie , the consequences for the contemporary world.The course theme is the relationship between constituent power and constituted power framed in key moments of the formation of political modernity and in the long process of crisis and transformation of the figures of modern political thought in the history of the twentieth century until the threshold of the third millennium.
The first part of the course will be devoted to the understanding of continuity, and broken between the political philosophy of late medieval and the genesis of modern political theory, identifying the two decisive moments in reflection Machiavellian and theological-political doctrines of the Reformation and the Counter ( with a digression on the Arab political thought of the decline). Particular attention will play following the study of the scientific paradigm Hobbesian and its relevance to later thinkers, both in partial perspective of continuity -Locke - and in that criticism more or less radical - the Scottish Enlightenment, Spinoza. A third important step is given by the analysis of the American and French revolutions, interpreted as times when the rush theoretical tensions generated in the course of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, but which at the same time open to the political reflection of the contemporary age. The latter will be highlighted the emergence of the issues of democracy and socialism as a theoretical spaces of collective emancipation, and then switch to a synthetic reconstruction of the debate on totalitarianism, and finally to a brief discussion of the concepts of "social state", welfare and progressive democracy after World War II.
The course intends to offer elements of contextualization and understanding of concepts in historical perspective, topics and issues of stroria of political thought .The student must demonstrate the ability to situate the authors and problems in contexts and historical dynamics to which they belong . It must demonstrate to conceptualize the differences between the categories and the arguments of the individual authors and moments of the history of political thought .The student must demonstrate the ability to use the concepts, methods and mindset acquired during the learning process as a personal heritage to interpret the contemporary political and social reality; to deconstruct the political rhetoric and the media representative devices.
The teaching material and specific communications from the lecturer can be found, together with other supporting activities, inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Lectures.
No attendance is required.
Alessandro Pandolfi (a cura di), Ordine e mutazione. Figure, concetti e problemi del pensiero politico moderno, Ombrecorte, Verona 2014
Gianluca Bonaiuti, Vittore Collina, Storia delle dottrine politiche, Seconda Edizione, Le Monnier, Firenze 2015, le seguenti parti: Parte seconda, pp. 109-229; Parte terza, Premessa (pp. 233-236), Capitolo 1 (pp. 237-292), Capitolo 2, paragrafi 1 (pp. 293-297), 2 (pp. 297-299), 3 (pp. 299-318) 4 (pp. 319-333), 7 (pp. 369-401)
Oral examination.The oral exam allows the student to organize an exhibition clear, fair from the point view of terminology and possibly deepen the individual aspects of the program that have aroused his attention.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
The teaching material made available by the lecturer can be found, together with other supporting activities, inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Alessandro Pandolfi (a cura), Ordine e mutazione. Figure, concetti e problemi del pensiero politico moderno, Ombrecorte, Verona 2014
The student can request to sit the final exam in [French/English/Spanish] with an alternative bibliography.

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NV Domaine Pecheur, Crémant du Jura, France $45
Domaine Pecheur began producing wine in 1976 from a single hectare of vineyards. Located in Darbonnay, in the Cotes du Jura appellation (between Burgundy and Switzerland), the domaine is owned by Christian and Patricia Pêcheur who, since its inception, have worked diligently to improve and expand production of classic Jura wines. The average age of the vineyards varies from between 35 to 50 years, which is to say, the Pêcheur family is working almost exclusively with old vines. The grapes destined to produce the Crémant are planted to rocky, pebbly soil rich in dolomite and this terroir is very expressive through the wine.
Made from 100% Chardonnay planted to rocky, pebbly soil rich in dolomite, the Cremant du Jura is aged on the lees for three years before disgorgement. Clean and mineral, this wine is bone dry, with slight tart apple fruit. There is no dosage applied, shaping a pure sparkling wine that clearly expresses the profound terroir of this remarkable region.
2016 La Spinetta, Rose, Tuscany, Italy $37
The Rivetti family story began in the 1890s when Giovanni Rivetti, grandfather to brothers Carlo, Bruno and Giorgio, left Piedmont for Argentina. Like many Italians at that time, he dreamed of returning home a rich and powerful man, and perhaps even one day making a great wine in his homeland. Though Giovanni never did, his son, Giuseppe (nicknamed "Pin"), fulfilled the dream. Pin married Lidia, purchased vineyards, and began to make wine. In 1977 the family took up residence at La Spinetta (meaning "top of the hill") in Castagnole Lanze, located in the heart of the area well-known for Moscato d'Asti, a rather light and simple dessert wine at the time. Over time the family's vision became even grander and they made their first red wine in 1985. In 2001, La Spinetta purchased 160 acres in Tuscany and in 2011 purchased Italy's oldest Metodo Classico sparkling wine producer, Contratto, where they also make Vermouth and Bitters.
2016 La Spinetta Rose, crafted from 50% Sangiovese and 50% Prugnolo Gentile, has a spicy character full of sliced ripe peaches, chalk, red berries, pomegranate and a hint of lime and sage. It is a delicious, fun summer wine but with lots of complexity and flavor.
2016 Bellus, Falanghina 'Caldera', Campania, Italy $37
Bellus Wines, founded by Jordan Salcito (then sommelier at Eleven Madison Park; now Beverage Director at Momofuku) is a socially and environmentally conscious wine company that makes organically grown, terroir driven wines in collaboration with partner wineries around the globe.
Often featured at the Boulder Wine Merchant, Jordan's wines are of superb quality and outstanding value.
The 'Caldera' wine is made from 100% Falanghina grapes grown without chemicals or pesticides in the hills of Campania. Nearby Mount Vesuvius, whose violent explosions have released more than 100,000 times the thermal energy of an atomic bomb, is responsible for Campania's geological identity. Claudia Wu, the artist for the label, has reimagined this smoke and ash.
In addition, Bellus Wines donates a percentage of 'Caldera proceeds' (Jordan's other wines donate to different causes) to Earth Justice, an organization that works to preserve the environment and battle climate change.
2016 Bellus Falanghina is notable for its bright citrus flavor and strong mineral backbone. A combination of savory and sweet notes on the nose, orange flower water, crystallized tangerine peel and a light herbal tone lead you to a palate with medium weight and racy acidity displaying tart apple, pear, light tropical fruit tones and distinct minerality.
2015 Ingrid Groiss, Gruner Veltliner In der Schablau Reserve, Austria $47
Ingrid Groiss is a young, vivacious female winemaker, living in the Weinviertel, the oldest wine-growing district in Austria. Her relationship with the Weinviertel runs deep, as her parents and grandmother owned vineyards for many years, making wine for their local country wine tavern, traditionally known as a Heuriger. It took Ingrid some time before returning to her roots and taking on the life of a winemaker, whereby she had to blaze her own trail within the family business. Wines of expressive terroir have come to symbolize Ingrid's craft technique, and deservedly, a dedicated following has ensued. The indigenous vineyard hare, gracing her labels, is symbolic of her dedication to harmony with nature and her connection to this delightful creature that flourishes in her gardens.
Peppery yellow plums and freshly peeled lemon dominate the nose and palate. With one sip, their spicy zippy fillip of freshness will make you salivate. If you are in need of lively refreshment, look no further. This is an exemplary Grüner that expresses everything that is outstanding about the 2015 vintage. Crisp, dry, elegant and aromatic with fruit and floral characteristics that spring from the glass.
2014 Francois Chidaine, Montlouis sur Loire 'Bournais' Loire Valley, France $56
Domaine Francois Chidaine was established in 1989 by Francois Chidaine across the river from Vouvray in Montlouis. It's a fairly sizeable domaine, totalling 37 hectares, including 20 in Montlouis, 10 in Vouvray and 7 in Touraine. The estate has vines between 40 and 80 years old, all certified Biodynamic but none 0f his labels will say as much. For Francois, it is about the work not the notoriety. He is a true champion of the Chenin Blanc grape and touts its ability to produce vibrant wines that age gracefully. Francois is happiest on his tractor or with his hands in the dirt, but being among his barrels is a close second.
Montlouis is a 400 hectares appellation which was granted AOC status in 1937 (Prior to that all wines made in Montlouis were labeled Vouvray). Unlike most of Montlouis, which is on clay and flint, this 4-hectare vineyard (planted in 1998) lies on a pocket of clay and Bournais limestone, from which it takes it's name. It's a beautiful site, certainly one of Montlouis' fines and it produces an altogether more 'Vouvray' expression of Montlouis with a powdery, chalky structure that clearly reflects its soils and location. The power and opulence of this wine is equally balanced by the chalky vibration (the kind you might find in a great Blanc de Blancs) that runs the length of the palate and dominates the finish.
2013 Bibi Graetz, Chianti "Le Cicale di Vincigliata", Tuscany, Italy $29
Considered one of Italy's most ingenious winemakers, Bibi Graetz has risen from artist to cult winemaker since the release of his first wines back in 2000. Without any formal training and with initially only a small 2 hectare vineyard on his parents' property overlooking Florence, he has managed to unceremoniously gatecrash the staid Tuscan wine scene and, in Testamatta, create one of Italy's great cult wines.
Born and raised in Italy, Bibi makes his wine in his family home, Castello di Vincigliata, a castle in Fiesole. The lack of a traditional Tuscan Estate has freed him to search out parcels of old vines around Tuscany- and even the Isola di Giglio - which are the basis for his concentrated, yet elegant wines. Using organic cultivation methods and resisting the trend of planting Cabernet and Merlot, these wines are the ultimate expression of indigenous grape varieties.
"Le Cicale di Vincigliata" is a blend mostly Sangiovese with a small percentage of Canaiolo and Colorino. Cherry, strawberry, leather and herbal flavors define this juicy yet firm red. The finish displays dried herb and leather elements that perfectly balance the fruit tones.
2015 Romeo del Castello, Etna Rosso 'Allegracore', Sicily $45
Proprietors Rosanna Romeo and her daughter Chiara Vigo are taking the historic Fattorie Romeo del Castello to a higher level. The estate is surrounded by a lava flow from an eruption in 1981 that threatened to take away the entire 30 hectares of the domaine. Luckily, their 100 year old vineyard of Nerello Mascalese was spared and with a few new plantings, the vineyards are now spread over 14 hectares by the Alcantara river at 700 meters on Mt. Etna. If more proof is needed that the land is special, they also have a thousand year old olive tree and some hundred year old oak trees. All of the vines are in albarello (goblet) training, the traditional cultivation method of the region. The grapes are hand-harvested, fermented in open wood vats without yeasts or enzymes and temperature controlled. The wines are aged in older oak casks for about 14 months then bottled without fining or filtration.
A blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappucino, dark-skinned berry, new leather, aromatic herb and a whiff of cake spice lead the nose. Delicious and approachable, the smooth, full-bodied palate doles out juicy black cherry, crushed raspberry, cinnamon and clove alongside supple tannins and vibrant acidity.
2014 Emmanuel Darnaud, Saint Joseph, Rhone, Valley France $69
A young man with a bright future, Emmanuel Darnaud is well on his way toward making a strong name for himself as one of the most talented young winemakers to emerge from the Rhone Valley in the last handful of years, as acknowledged by leading Rhone Valley wine guru John Livingstone-Learmonth. His winemaking education came at the foot of the best, noted Hermitage producer Bernard Faurie, where Emmanuel spent 4 years alongside the artisan vigneron. He started out with just 1.5 hectares and in 2001 produced his first vintage. Fortunately, the domaine has grown in size and as of 2015, with the addition of a single Saint Joseph parcel belonging to now father-in law Bernard Faurie, and currently stands at 15 hectares, mostly scattered about the southern sector of the appellation. This area is notable for its presence of alluvial stones in the vineyards, not unlike those found in Châteauneuf du Pape further to the south, with pockets of brown clay subsoil underneath, making for supple, round, fruit driven wines.
The Saint Joseph bottling is from a single, one hectare parcel which goes by the name of La Dardouille or roughly translated as the blazing sun, aptly named as this southeastern facing parcel, overlooking the Rhône on its western flank, does not lack for sunlight or heat. Dense and compact crafted from 100% Syrah, this wine exudes dark, ripe berry fruit, dried flowers, and mineral tension all laid upon a satiny, complex palate.
Catherine Walker of the Boulder Wine Merchant has chosen wines to accompany our menu. There is more than one wine available for each course to allow you to choose the wine or wines that best suit your taste and budget. These wines are available for purchase from the Boulder Wine Merchant, and will be delivered to you at the table. Wine purchases are limited to one bottle per guest in the party. A small delivery and handling fee has been added to the retail price of the bottle.
For insurance reasons, guests may not bring their own alcoholic beverages to a farm dinner.
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Face Research ⇒ Demos ⇒ Transform an Image Drag the images to the blank faces and click on the button to see the "image to transform" transformed by some percentage of the difference between the "transform dimension" images. Examples: Settings Image Display Height: 200px Shape Transformation: % Colour Transformation: % Shape: to % Colour: to % Frames: Speed: Source Images Individuals Age Averages Ethnicity Averages 77 Educational Games and Game Builders I'm often asked if I know of any games for subject "x," "y," or "z" for a particular grade level or age group. My answer is usually yes, but I need to search my archives. Therefore, I've gone through my archives and dug up many of games that I've mentioned over the last four years that are still active online. Consider this my humongous list of educational games. 1. Kids Spell provides eight free games that help students learn to spell more than 6,000 words.
The Royal Society of Edinburgh Resources Computing Science → Mobile App Development → This resource, produced by the RSE and the BCS Academy of Computing, provides a course in programming for mobile devices. It exemplifies a subset of the Computing Science-related outcomes of Curriculum for Excellence at Levels 3 & 4 and beyond (specifically, in this case, National 4 Computing Science). It explores new paradigms in Computing such as mobile technologies and new interfaces, whilst providing ample opportunity for inter-disciplinary linkage. Exercises are provided with sample answers and there are many additional activities which can be used to both broaden and deepen the topic. Above all, this resource should not be seen as prescriptive.
Recycled CD iPhone Dock Some of our readers will have seen the fun homemade iPhone accessories that we have made before, like the Pencil iPhone Stand and the Cardboard iPhone Dock, the latest one is a Dock for your iPhone or iPod made from some recycled CDs, the Recycled CD iPhone Dock. I wanted to make a dock for the iPhone from stuff I had lying around the house, but I also wanted to make sure that it would look cool sat on my desk whilst my iPhone was charging ans syncing, so I came up with the idea of using old CDs, you could also use DVDs as well. I think it looks pretty good from the photos, and it is very easy to make, you can also use it for virtually any iPod and both the 2G and 3G iPhones, plus it will also work for the new iPhone 3GS. To make your own you will need a Dremel, 11 to 12 CDs or DVDs, you will need 4/5 more disks than the height of your iPhone charging connector on the USB cable. Mark out the width of the silver connector that goes into your iPhone on the center of one of the CDs.
Kodu Kodu is a new visual programming language made specifically for creating games. It is designed to be accessible for children and enjoyable for anyone. The programming environment runs on the Xbox, allowing rapid design iteration using only a game controller for input. Programming as a Creative Medium The core of the Kodu project is the programming user interface. The language is simple and entirely icon-based.


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What's the ROI of an Online Master's in Computer Science?
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Calculating the ROI of a master's in computer science seems relatively straightforward when you look at how this degree will impact your financial situation. There's no question that earning a Master of Science in Computer Science, or MSCS, can help you transition into the kinds of senior-level and technical roles that pay over $100,000. Most of the higher-paying niche fields in this broad discipline (and the highest-paying positions in those fields) are only open to master's degree holders, which may be why Forbes found that a computer science master's offered the second-biggest salary boost in its rankings of graduate degrees by salary increase. You could potentially earn tens of millions of dollars more throughout your career with an MSCS.
What makes this degree pathway so valuable isn't just the wage premium but also that the best MSCS programs focus on the most in-demand knowledge and skills. Top master's programs in computer science typically don't devote a lot of class time to foundational topics like computer programming, software development or database systems. Instead, they're concentration-based so students can focus on the subdisciplines of computer science they're most passionate about learning. For example, at SMU's Lyle School of Engineering, the Online M.S. in Computer Science program is built around Artificial Intelligence engineering and Machine Learning.
More expensive programs are more likely to offer high-value specializations, like artificial intelligence.
That means calculating the ROI of master's degree programs in computer science is more complicated than you might expect. Below, we look at how much computer scientists earn, and how specialty areas influence salaries, the impact of tuition on ROI, opportunity costs associated with pursuing an MSCS and how earning this degree online changes the equation.
How Much Do Computer Scientists Earn?
Answering this question is tricky. According to salary data aggregators like PayScale, the average computer scientist earns just over $80,000, but be aware that industry-wide averages alone aren't particularly illuminating. Breaking salary averages down by experience level and degree can start to give you a rough sense of the ROI of various computer science degrees.
True entry-level computer science jobs don't exist, so it doesn't make sense to include early-career salaries in your MSCS ROI calculations. There are junior and associate information technology and computer systems analysis roles you can get with an associate's degree in computer science. They pay relatively well, but knowing your way around information systems and a few programming languages will only net you around $65,000 per year.
The minimum level of education required to become a computer scientist is generally a bachelor's degree, and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science graduates tend to have higher starting salaries than bachelor's holders in other fields. The median salary associated with a computer science bachelor's degree is about $85,000, and you can work your way up into positions that pay more, but you may hit an advancement ceiling.
After graduating from a master's program in computer science, chances are you'll earn over $100,000—and if your MSCS helps you move into a competitive niche field or transition into management, you might make a lot more.
What are the Highest-Paying Jobs with a Master's in Computer Science?
Executives earn some of the highest salaries in computer science. The average Chief Technology Officer earns $161,000, and an experienced VP of Engineering can earn $15,000 more than that. There are plenty of high-paying tech positions you can step into with an MSCS, however, so don't assume that a graduate degree inevitably leads to management. Principal software engineers earn close to $140,000 and senior solutions architects earn almost as much. Often, top tech firms that require their developers, engineers, analysts and computer scientists to have master's degrees pay experienced employees a lot more than that.
Skills sometimes have a more significant impact on salary than titles, and computer science and engineering specialties with the highest wage premiums include:
Algorithm development
Data science / data analytics / Big Data
How Much Does a Master's in Computer Science Cost?
You can't calculate the ROI of a computer science MS degree without factoring in tuition. The cost of a master's in computer science varies from school to school, so you have to look at return on investment on a program-by-program basis. Master's programs in computer science typically cost between $500 and $2,000 per credit—whether delivered on campus or online—though a few colleges charge less and others charge more. SMU's Online MSCS-AI program costs $1,350 per credit hour, which means students invest $40,500 to earn this degree.
The variability in cost can make comparing the ROI of different MSCS programs a time-consuming process. It can also streamline your search for the right computer science master's. That's because program price often, though not always, correlates with program quality. More expensive programs are more likely to offer high-value specializations and more opportunities to customize the computer science curriculum. Online MSCS-AI students at SMU, for example, build their course loads based on their passions and professional goals.
Student outcomes also tend to be better in higher-priced degree programs—82% of Lyle students are employed at graduation—because coursework is project-based, interactive and collaborative. Students are also more likely to receive career mentoring, individual faculty attention and networking assistance. While cheaper programs may give students the same technical skills, they can't replicate the depth of the curriculum, the faculty expertise or the breadth of student support found in more expensive programs.
The simplest way to look at the ROI of an MSCS when it comes to tuition is by comparing tuition costs to future earnings. You might spend over $40,000 on a computer science master's degree, but you'll earn a lot more than that relatively soon after graduation. If you have to finance your degree, chances are you'll be able to pay off the balance quickly.
The Benefits of Name Recognition
You'll get more than a salary boost with an MSCS on your resume—provided you attend a well-known, well-respected program like SMU's. When hiring managers and recruiters recognize your alma mater and appreciate how it approaches computer science core courses and electives, you benefit.
The Lyle School of Engineering, for instance, is widely recognized as a leader in engineering education. Employers know that graduates of the Online Masters in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence Specialization program have cutting-edge knowledge and skills and the broad perspective necessary to make an immediate impact using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. They also recognize that SMU graduates are aware of AI's ethical ramifications and ready to implement technology solutions that won't have a negative impact on the world. That's why an MSCS from a school like SMU Lyle Online can rocket your resume to the top of the interview pile and make you more attractive to recruiters.
How Can an Online Master's of Computer Science Benefit Your Earning Potential?
This is where opportunity costs (i.e., what you forfeit when you choose one alternative over another) come into play. Technically, the salary-boosting impact of a master's program in computer science is the same whether you study on campus or online, but realistically, choosing a flexible online program over a traditional on-campus program can change the ROI of a degree. Students in online computer science master's programs are often able to continue working full-time while in graduate school, and that means they keep earning income for as long as it takes to earn an MSCS. Students in full-time, on-campus graduate programs, on the other hand, forfeit one to two years of earnings.
Full-time vs. Part-time Opportunity Cost
Imagine two MSCS students, both of whom are already software engineers earning about $85,000. The first takes a two-year leave of absence to pursue a graduate-level degree that costs roughly $50,000. However, that degree's real cost is $220,000 because you have to take lost wages into account. That number gets even higher when you factor in lost retirement contributions and the cost of health insurance that's not employer-sponsored. Meanwhile, the second student pays the same out-of-pocket tuition but has earned $170,000 in the same time frame, making the immediate ROI of the online master of computer science higher. The first student may also earn less than the second student upon graduation and for years after because they've spent two years out of the workforce, which means the online master of computer science's long-term ROI is potentially higher.
The Value of Flexibility
Time is another opportunity cost related to degree format. Students in online MSCS programs do just as much as students in traditional graduate programs but often have more flexibility when it comes to when they complete coursework, and they don't have to commute to and from campus (which can take hours each week). Choosing an MSCS program that's delivered online also means students don't have to spend months planning and preparing for a cross-country move to attend a top-quality program. They can use the time they save by studying online instead of commuting or moving to take on more responsibility at work, potentially shifting the balance of the quantifiable ROI of a computer science master's. They can also focus on family or personal pursuits during that saved time, shifting the balance differently.
The Hidden Expenses of On-Campus Learning
Graduate students in traditional degree programs also need to factor plenty of additional expenses into ROI calculations. For example, commuter students at many local schools pay hundreds of dollars per year just to park, and that's on top of hundreds spent on gas. Relocating to attend a more prestigious master's program in computer science can cost thousands of dollars. If a school is in an area with a higher cost of living, a full-time student's day-to-day expenses—and debt—can go up considerably. Moving back home or to coastal cities with hot job markets can add to a student's debt load, further changing the calculation.
So, while your earning potential will be the same whether you enroll in a full-time or part-time on-campus program or one for distance learners, choosing an online MSCS program can mean graduating with more savings, less or even no debt and a higher-post graduation salary—all of which can have a positive net effect on your earning potential for a lifetime.
Determining an online computer science master's ROI is relatively simple because you won't include commuting costs, parking costs, meals on campus or relocation into your calculations. All you need to do is weigh the future value of this degree against the price of attaining it.
First, Let's Look at Value
First, let's look at value. We've shown that having an MSCS can boost your annual salary and substantially increase your lifetime earning potential by opening up more avenues of opportunity and helping you build a robust professional network. And you'll almost certainly need a graduate degree to land one of the highest-paying positions in computer science, work in the highest-paying specialties and work for the companies that pay computer scientists the most. Having a master's degree will also help you avoid frustrating mid-career plateaus by exposing you to the latest technology and giving you the knowledge you'll need to become an expert in your subdiscipline.
Now, Let's Consider Price
Now, let's consider price. SMU's Online MSCS-AI costs $40,500, which is only slightly more than the average cost of a computer science master's. Distance learners still have to pay for books, materials and fees, though students in online programs sometimes spend less on these than students in on-campus programs. Your opportunity costs won't include lost wages, but you do have to consider the value of your time. Online master's programs in computer science are every bit as rigorous as traditional programs, and students spend hours in class and doing homework each week. Make sure you're comfortable trading time now for faster advancement and more money later.
Can You Afford Not to Get an Online MSCS?
There are computer science jobs for bachelor's degree holders, but breaking into and advancing in specialty areas of computer science that attract an abundance of smart, qualified professionals is tough without at least a graduate degree. AI is one of those specialty areas. You'll be competing for jobs in AI and other niche fields against distinguished researchers and experienced engineers—many of whom have completed master's programs in computer science or earned PhDs. Not completing a master's program in computer science can seriously hamstring your career and, as a consequence, reduce your lifetime earning potential.
Keep that in mind if the cost of a computer science master's program feels overwhelming. Spending or financing $40,500 in tuition will feel less daunting when viewed through the lens of the additional millions you'll earn throughout your career with an MSCS. Can you earn a comfortable living with a computer science bachelor's? Yes, but chances are you'll end up in roles related to front-end, back-end or mobile development or, in the best case, software engineering positions that support the work computer science specialists are doing. Unless you want to become a programmer, earning an advanced degree is a smart move.
The Long-Term ROI
However, the most compelling reasons to earn an online MSCS may have nothing to do with saving money or salary increases. The long-term ROI of a Masters in Computer Science—particularly of a niche-focused program like the SMU Lyle School of Engineering's Online M.S. in Computer Science—is rooted in opportunity. A computer science master's degree will get you past the HR filter at big companies, which is essential because advanced degree holders saturate most computer science fields. Specializing in a discipline like AI demonstrates not just that you're able to do the work, but that you can tackle challenging computational problems like a research scientist. And the professional connections you make in graduate school will serve you well for the entirety of your career.
The bottom line is that top-tier, specialty-focused master's programs in computer science open doors, regardless of format. Applying to and enrolling in SMU Lyle Online's MSCS with AI Specialization (with or without the GRE) while still earning income and racking up professional experience is the icing on the cake.


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Fullbright opportunities in Southeastern Europe for 2015-2016
From Michelline Granjean, Fulbright program officer:
The Fulbright Scholar competition for academic year 2015-2016, launched on February 1, 2014, features awards in a number of countries throughout Southeast Europe, including the former Yugoslav states. My organization, the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, administers the Fulbright Scholar Program on behalf of the United States Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Some awards in the Southeast Europe region are highlighted below:
Romania offers a number of grants for scholars from a wide variety of fields and specializations: All Disciplines, American Studies, Business Administration and Economics, Sciences and Engineering, and Social Sciences. There are also two awards hosted by specific universities: Stefan cel Mare University in Suceava and University of Bucharest. These opportunities are for teaching or a combination of teaching and research and are open to all scholars, including early career. Additional information about Romanian universities and awards can be found at www.fulbright.ro/
Greece offers a number of research or teaching/research grants within the fields of Education, Engineering, International Relations, as well as an All Disciplines award for teaching or research within the scholar's area of expertise. Additional information about Greek universities and awards can be found at www.fulbright.gr.
Turkey is offering approximately 15 grants for teaching and research. Awards are open to scholars at all levels, except early career. Categories include: All Disciplines, American Studies or American Literature, Business Administration and Economics, Science and Technology, and Social Sciences and Humanities. Turkey also features a Collaborative Teaching and Research award for an American scholar and a Turkish scholar to collaborate on designing a single joint teaching or teaching/research project. The Turkish scholar must submit an application to the Fulbright Commission in Turkey, and the American scholar must include a copy of the Turkish scholar's curriculum vitae with their own application to the Fulbright Scholar Program.
Albania offers awards in the categories of All Disciplines, Architect in Residence, Business Administration/Innovation Management, and International Family and Community Studies. A PhD (or other terminal degree) is not required for the All Disciplines Award.
Croatia also features an All Disciplines category for teaching or a combination of teaching and research and one for research only in any area. Further awards offered in Croatia include, American Studies, Business Administration or Economics, Law, and Social Sciences. These awards are open to all levels of scholars, including early career.
Bosnia and Herzegovina features an All Disciplines award, with preferred specializations that include American studies, constitutional and administrative law, education and teaching, journalism, mass communication, linguistics, criminology, religious studies, and psychology.
Serbia offers an award in American Politics, Government or American History, as well as up to two awards in the All Disciplines category for teaching or teaching/research.
Montenegro offers an All Disciplines award for teaching, research, or a combination of the two within the scholar's area of expertise. Preferences include, but are not limited to: arts, journalism, accounting, computer science, political science, sociology, architecture, tourist industry, environment, maritime law, American literature and civilization, law, business administration, marketing and economics, mechanical engineering and wood processing. This award is open to all levels of scholars, including early career.
Macedonia features an All Disciplines award as well as an award focused on Rule of Law, Judiciary Reform, and Civil Society. The All Disciplines award seeks scholars in a wide range of institution-building fields, including business development, quality assurance management and standardization, and education and research development. Awards are open to all levels of scholars, including early career, but each award has more specific qualifications information.
Slovenia features an All Disciplines award for teaching, research, or a combination of the two within the scholar's area of expertise. Preferred specializations include journalism (investigative, print, photography, television, and online journalism), environmental sciences, law, economics, engineering, and the pure and applied sciences. For those in the Biomedical Sciences, there is an also an award that seeks specializations in biochemistry and molecular biology, genetics, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine, microbiology, toxicology, otorinolaringology, and veterinary medicine . Both awards are open to all levels of scholars, including early career.
More information about the Fulbright Scholar Program can be found on our website, www.cies.org, and the complete catalog of awards can be accessed online at http://catalog.cies.org/. The current competition will close on August 1, 2014.
I hope I have provided sufficient information for you to share this news with your networks.
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ZfB Newsletter
Zeitschrift für Balkanologie has just published its latest issue at http://www.zeitschrift-fuer-balkanologie.de/index.php/zfb/index. We invite you to review the Table of Contents here and then visit our web site to review articles and items of interest.
Thanks for the continuing interest in our work,
Petra Himstedt-Vaid
Petra.Himstedt-Vaid@t-online.de
Zeitschrift für Balkanologie Vol. 49, Nr. 2 (2013) Table of Contents
http://www.zeitschrift-fuer-balkanologie.de/index.php/zfb/issue/current
Infinite Konstruktionen mit eigenem Subjekt (Heteroprosopie) in den Balkansprachen
Norbert Boretzky, Wilfried Fiedler
Auf der Trennlinie des Lebens: Migrantenfiguren und ihre Marginalisierung in der Literatur
Milica Grujičić
Explicit Verbal Irony and the Means of Marking It in the Journalistic Style of the Serbian and Croatian Languages.
Virna Karlić, Goran Koletić
Der Mensch und die Stadt im Roman "Dilettant" von Čavdar Mutafov
Ilija Pačev
Nationale Symbole der Ungarn und deren Narrative
Gabriella Schubert
Schriftkultur in Siebenbürgen im 16. Jahrhundert
Anita Andrea Széll
Marc Halder: Der Titokult. Charismatische Herrschaft im sozialistischen Jugoslawien
Rayk Einax
Hermann M. Ölberg: Untersuchungen zum indogermanischen Wortschatz des Albanischen und zur diachronen Phonologie aufgrund des Vokalsystems
Joachim Matzinger
Stefan Michael Newerkla, Fedor B. Poljakov, Oliver Jens Schmitt (Hrsg.): Das politische Lied in Ost- und Südosteuropa
Eckehard Pistrick
Konstantinos Christomanos: Η κερένια κούκλα
Walter Puchner
Julia Egleder: Peace through Peace Media? The media activities of the international missions (KFOR and UNMIK) and their contribution to peacebuilding in Kosovo from 1999 till 2008
Henrique Schneider
Hannes Grandits, Holm Sundhaußen (Hrsg.): Jugoslawien in den 1960er Jahren. Auf dem Weg zu einem (a)normalen Staat?
Bisera Dakova, Henrike Schmidt, Galin Tihanov, Ludger Udolph (Hrsg.): Die bulgarische Literatur der Moderne im europäischen Kontext. Zwischen Emanzipation und Selbststigmatisierung? Stefan Simonek
Orbituaries
In memoriam Prof. István Futaky
Michael Knüppel
In memoriam Oda Buchholz
Gerd-Dieter Nehring
The next planned issue 50 (2014) 1 is a special issue to the conference entitled "Mainstream and Dissident Scientific Networks Between The Balkans and Germany". The contributions are the following:
Konstantinos Gardikas: German Connections of a Greek Criminologist and Liberal Politician in the Interwar Period
Stratos Georgoulas Transferring Knowledge: Bulgarian Female Scientists in Bulgarian-German Scientific Networks (1920s–1950s)
Georgeta Nazarska
"Cultures of Defeat": Reflections on the Adoption of German Racial Anthropology and Racial Hygiene in Bulgaria (1878–1941)
Christian Promitzer
The Secrets of Titograd in 1989: On Entanglements and Fragile Networks between the Intellectuals of West Germany and Socialist Yugoslavia
Nenad Stefanov
Researching the Scientific Networks between Germany and Southeastern Europe. Multiplex Scholarly Paths through Opportunity and Choice
Sevasti Trubeta Modernizing Through Medicine: Knowledge Transfer, State-Building, and the Role of Athens University during the 19th Century
Maria Zarifi
New Books / Books for review
Bopp-Filimonov, Valeska: Erinnerungen an die "Nicht-Zeit". Das sozialistische Rumänien im biographisch-zeitgeschichtlichen Gedächtnis(1989–2007). Balkanologische Veröffentlichungen 61. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz 2014.
Brunnbauer, Ulf; Grandits, Hannes (eds.): The Ambigous Nation. Case Studies from Southeastern Europe in the 20th Century. München: Oldenbourg 2013.
Corpus Draculianum – Dokumente und Chroniken zum walachischen Fürsten Vlad der Pfähler, Band 3: Die Überlieferung aus dem Osmanischen Reich Postbyzantinische und osmanische Autoren. Herausgegeben von Bohn, Thomas M.; Gheorghe, Adrian; Weber, Albert. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz 2014.
Demiraj, Bardhyl (Hg.): Aktuelle Fragestellungen und Zukunftsperspektiven der Albanologie. Akten der 4. Deutsch-Albanischen kulturwissenschaftlichen Tagung "50 Jahre Albanologie an der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München" (23.–25. Juni 2011, Gut Schönwag bei Wessobrunn). (= Albanische Forschungen Band 32). Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz 2014.
Destani, Bejtullah D.; Elsie, Robert: The Balkan Wars. London: Tauris 2014.
Dimitrova, Tanya; Kahl, Thede (eds.): Migration from and towards Bulgaria 1989–2011. Berlin: Frank & Timme 2013.
Fata, Márta (Hg.): Migration im Gedächtnis. Auswanderung und Ansiedlung im 18. Jahrhundert in der Identitätsbildung der Donauschwaben. Stuttgart: Franz Steiner 2013.
Glass, Hildrun: Deutschland und die Verfolgung der Juden im rumänischen Machtbereich 1940-1944. München: Oldenbourg 2014.
Heinen, Armin; Schmitt, Oliver Jens (Hrsg.): Inszenierte Gegenmacht von rechts. Die "Legion Erzengel Michael" in Rumänien 1918-1938. München: Oldenbourg 2013.
Kristo, Ema: Politische Schlagwörter im postkommunistischen Albanien (1990-2001). Albanische Forschungen 36. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz 2014.
Leustean, Lucian N.: Orthodox Christianity and Contemporary Thought (Fup). Fordham University Press 2014.
Myuhtar-May, Fatme: Identity, Nationalism, and Cultural Heritage under Siege. Five Narratives of Pomak Heritage – From Forced Renaming to Weddings. Leiden: Brill 2014.
Petrović, Tanja: Mirroring Europe: Ideas of Europe and Europeanization in Balkan Societies. Leiden: Brill 2014.
Petrovszky, Konrad: Geschichte schreiben im osmanischen Südosteuropa. Eine Kulturgeschichte orthodoxer Historiographie des 16. und 17. Jahrhunderts. Balkanologische Veröffentlichungen 60. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz 2014.
Richter, Heinz A.: Der Krieg im Südosten: Band 1: Gallipoli 1915. Peleus 65,1. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz 2014.
Schumacher, Stefan; Matzinger, Joachim: Die Verben des Altalbanischen. Belegwörterbuch, Vorgeschichte und Etymologie. Unter Mitarbeit von Anna-Maria Adaktylos. Albanische Forschungen 33. Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz 2014.
Sundhaußen, Holm: Sarajevo. Die Geschichte einer Stadt. Wien, Köln, Weimar: Böhlau 2014.
Tanner, Markus: Albania's Mountain Queen: Edith Durham and the Balkans. London: Tauris 2014.
Tomic, Dorde et al. (Hrsg.): Mythos Partizan. (Dis-)Kontinuitäten der jugoslawischen Linken. Geschichte, Erinnerungen und Perspektiven. Münster: Unrast 2014.
Traveler, Scholar, Political Adventurer: a Transylvanian Baron at the Birth of Albanian Independence. The Memoirs of Franz Nopcsa. Edited and translated from the German by Robert Elsie. Budapest: CEU Press 2014.
Trubeta, Sevasti: Physical Anthropology, Race and Eugenics in Greece (1880s–1970s). BRILL Academic Publishers (Balkan Studies Library, 11): Leiden, Boston 2013.
van Meurs, Wim; Müller, Dietmar (Hrsg.): Institutionen und Kultur in Südosteuropa. München, Berlin: Otto Sagner 2014.
Voß, Christian; Dahmen, Wolfgang (Hrsg.): Babel Balkan? Politische und soziokulturelle Kontexte von Spache in Südosteuropa. München, Berlin: Otto Sagner 2014.
LinksVirtual Library Ivan Shishmanov
http://bglit.org/page/bg/nachalo.php
CFP: The more they change... Change in the EU and its impact on neighbouring countries, 9-11 October 2014; University Ankara, Turkey
https://europeanizationofturkey.wordpress.com/category/conferences-workshops/
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AISEE CONGRES 2015 - 1ere lettre circulaire / 1st circular lettre
Chers Collègues,
Veuillez trouver ci-jointe la première lettre circulaire concernant le 11e Congrès international d'études du Sud-Est européen qui se tiendra les 31 août – 4 septembre 2015 à Sofia, en Bulgarie.
Je vous souhaite une bonne fin de semaine et je vous prie d'agréer, Chers Collègues, mes salutations les meilleures.
Ana-Maria Clopovschi
Please find herewith the 1st circular lettre concerning the 11th International Congress of SouthEast European Studies that will take place in 2015 between August, 31 and September, 4 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Wishing you all a great weekend, I send you my warmest regards.
Association Internationale d'Etudes du Sud-Est Européen - A I E S E E
Rédactrice de la Revue de l'AIESEE
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Literary Pax Sovietica, University of Sheffield, UK May 16-18, 2014
Literary Pax Sovietica
Late Stalinism in Eastern Literatures
University of Sheffield, UK
The relationship between Literature and ideology in the communist Eastern Bloc after WWII represents a very important field of research that can contribute significantly to a wider understanding of the foundations of the new political and social order in post-World War II Eastern Europe. Although there have been comparative studies of the Cold War period by scholars, historians and literary critics, studies that were encouraged by the changes that occurred in the 1990s, we are still lacking in in-depth comparative study related to the process of the institutionalization of literature and socialist realism in Eastern European countries. Therefore, 23 years after the collapse of the communist regimes in Europe there are still many issues concerning the relationship between literature and politics, between literature and state ideology issues which need to be deeply investigated by scholars whose academic interest is the East and South-East European Studies.
The establishment of the communist regime and the establishment of the method of Socialist Realism during the first post-War decade in the Eastern Bloc were the main focus of Literary Pax Sovietica: Late Stalinism and East European Literatures, an international conference organized by the Department of Slavonic Studies at the University of Sheffield on May 16-18, 2014. This conference brought together scholars from Europe and the USA whose field of expertise is literature and history of Eastern Europe and the national cultures of these countries during the communist regime.
Professors Evgeny Dobrenko and Natalia Skradol were the organizers of this noteworthy and insightful academic event. This conference was successful not only in accomplishing its goals but also in presenting an example of how can we tackle issues related to literature and communism in Eastern Europe in the present ever-changing context.
The introduction to the conference in day 1 was delivered by Neil Bermel and Evgeny Dobrenko from the University of Sheffield. The conference was organized in six panels. The first panel focused on the concept and application of soft power, brutal force and the significance of words. Scholars from the University of Texas, Arlington - Dr. Patryk Babiracki, from the University of Sheffield - Dr. Natalia Skradol, from the University of Zagreb - Ivana Peruško and from the New University of Bulgaria – Plamen Doinov respectively gave the following presentations: "Soft power and Eastern Europe 1945-1956; "Socialist realism in the Soviet zone: concept and practice"; "Croatian 'No' to socialist realism: From Miroslav Krleža's 'Dialectical Antibarbarus' to 'On Cultural Freedom'"; "Writers' self-criticism: The Soviet model and the Bulgarian experience, 1946–1962".
The second panel focussed on World Literature in the Eastern Bloc. Professor Katerina Clark (Yale University, USA) presented on 'World Literature': Standard Bearer of Soviet Culture in the 1930s and Casualty in the 1940s and cosmopolitanism. Vladislav Zubok from London School of Economics, UK presented on VOKS - Topic TBC. Rossen Djagalov from Koç University in Turkey presented a paper whose focus was Literary Polpredy and the Constitution of 'The Literature of People's Democracies'. This session closed with Tatiana Volokitina, from the Institute of Slavic Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Russia, who offered in her presentation the results of the research that she had conducted in the Russian archives about Writers and Political Regimes in Eastern Europe.
The first day of the conference ended with the keynote speaker Galin Tihanov from Queen Mary University of London in UK who presented "The Post-Romantic Syndrome: Intellectual Adventures in Soviet Russia and Eastern Europe, 1917-1989".
The third panel of the conference took place during day 2 and its main topic was: The Three C's: Criticism, Censorship and Celebrations. This panel offered a wide perspective on the literatures in Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania and East Germany. Pavel Janáćek (Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Institute of Czech Literature, The Czech Republic) presented the paper: "From Literature Censored by Poets to Literature Censored by the Party: Evolution of the Stalinist Censorial System within the Czech Literary Culture of 1945-1955". Tomáš Glanc (Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany) spoke on "Two Kinds of Czechoslovakian Mayakovsky. Death Celebration, 1950".
Imre József Balázs from Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania presented a paper on the Impact of the Mihai Eminescu school of literature and literary criticism on the literatures of Romania, 1950-1955.
The last speaker of the session was Tamás Scheibner from Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary who presented the paper: "Competing Sovietisations: Book publishing and censorship in post-WWII Hungary".
The topic of the fourth panel was: "Formative Divisions".
The first speaker in this session was Benjamin Robinson (Indiana University, USA) whose paper was "Representing Opportunity: Between Behaviour and Leadership in the Early GDR".
Following this presentation and elaborating further on East Germany's context were two papers: the one presented by Helen Fehervary (Ohio State University, USA), "Competing Visions: East German Writers and Intellectuals' Efforts to Create a Socialist Culture under Soviet/GDR Governance and in the Cold War Context of a Divided Nation" and the paper presented by Anne Hartmann from Ruhr-Universität Bochum in Germany: "The Cultural Renewal in Eastern Germany: Mission Impossible for Soviet Cultural Officers and German Antifascists?"
The last speaker of the session was Carl Tighe from the University of Derby, UK who presented the paper: "Number Crunching the Engineers of Human Souls: Polish Writers in Figures."
The fifth panel which concluded the second day of the conference focused on another important issue of the Literatures in the Eastern Bloc: Establishing the Literary Establishment. The scholars presenting in this panel where Bavjola Shatro (Aleksandër Moisiu University, Albania) who presented on Albanian Literature during the Establishment of the Communist Regime: State, Ideology, Literary Tradition and the New Literature.
Melinda Kalmár – independent Researcher from Hungary – presented the paper: "Literature and Politics in Hungary, 1945-1956."
Zoran Milutinović (University College London, UK) presented a paper which focused on Socialist Realism in Yugoslavia, 1944-1952. This panel was concluded by Katarzyna Śliwińska's paper (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland): "The Institutionalization of a Doctrine: Socialist Realism in Poland."
The sixth panel of the conference, which was also the last session, took place during the third day of the conference and focussed on the topic Canons after cannons. The contributions of the scholars who presented in this session are the following:
Alexander Kiossev from Sofia University, Bulgaria, whose paper focused on Stalinism and the Canon, The Bulgarian Case;
Andrada Fătu-Tutoveanu from Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, presented the paper: "Controlling Culture, Redesigning the Canon: The Post-War 'Colonisation' of the Romanian Literature".
Wojciech Tomasik (Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland) who spoke on Socialist Literatures in the Polish Canon, 1945-1955; and Nenad Ivić (University of Zagreb, Croatia) whose paper was entitled: "Will Freedom Sing as Beautifully as Captives Sang about It?": Reshaping the Croatian Canon, 1945-1955.
After the final session of the conference an iconic movie of the Socialist realist cinema - a blockbuster of the communist propaganda at the time: Conspiracy of Doomed (1950) by Mikhail Kalatozov was screened. The film was preceded by an introduction delivered by professor Evgeny Dobrenko and was followed by discussion and conclusions.
Besides the academic opportunities, the Literary Pax Sovietica conference also enabled the participants to socialize during the meals and the activities that took place during the conference. The participants were also able to visit the remarkable city of Sheffield and the beautiful premises of the University of Sheffield, a university which is well-known for his outstanding academic performance and also for its impressive architecture and history.
This invitation-only conference offered the participants an exceptional opportunity to hear the valuable contributions of scholars from several former communist countries in Europe and from the USA and to participate in very fruitful discussions. It also outlined a feasible and useful path for future discussion in a field of studies, which is open to further investigation and research and whose implications are constantly present in European academy and society.
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Balkan and South Slavic Conference Report
The 19th Biennial Balkan and South Slavic Conference in Linguistics, Literature, and Folklore was held at the University of Chicago April 25-27 2014. The meeting was a rousing success. Some 80 participants were in attendance, from a dozen countries (including China and Japan as well as European and North American universities). As usual, the presentations addressed a wide variety of issues in many Balkan and South Slavic languages and cultures: the list this year included Albanian, Aromanian, Arvanitic, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Greek, Macedonian, Moldovan, Montenegrin, Rom, Serbian, and Slovenian, plus a large number of comparative or cross-Balkan papers dealing with more than one language. The full program is available at the conference web site.
The conference was topped off by a buffet dinner and dance party, with local Macedonian musicians, at which organizer Victor Friedman was honored by a series of toasts, each in a different language.
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Swedish "Rock Watchman" holds key to U.S. relaunch
Written by Lars-Erik_Olson on April 30, 2001 to Music Business.
In a lengthy interview published in Saturday's Dagens Industri, Per Öqvist asked the following question of Tomas Johansson, who heads EMA Telstar (worldwide booking agents for Roxette):
Roxette has had three #1's and a #2 on the American Billboard list. How can you get them to hit in the USA one more time?
"I'm going to talk with my owners that have 1,200 radio stations across the USA and ask them to play the new record," Johansson replied. "It's absolutely good enough to hit in the USA, it only depends on the right launch."
Tomas Johansson, who was called the "rock watchman" in the story's headline, is talking about Clear Channel Communications. Clear Channel, headquarted in Texas, acquired New York-based SFX Entertainment last year, the world's largest promoter and producer of live entertainment events, including concerts, theatre and sporting events. SFX, in turn, had recently purchased EMA Telstar in Sweden.
SFX owns 120 live entertainment venues in 31 of the top 50 worldwide markets, including 16 owned and operated amphitheaters in the top 10 markets.
The opportunities for synergies among all these Clear Channel divisions are just beginning to be exploited, and Johansson intends to use this leverage on behalf of Roxette. He described himself in the article as being stubborn, goal-oriented and quick.
Reaching over 110 million listeners in the U.S. every week, Clear Channel has stations taking to the airwaves in all 50 states including 47 of top 50 markets.
Photo ©2001 Dagens Industri. Used with permission.
Dagens Industri article (In Swedish)
EMA Telstar (In Swedish)
Clear Channel Communications
Concert tour now a virtual certainty - at least in Europe
Written by Lars-Erik_Olson on April 30, 2001 to Live.
The Daily Roxette has already reported that plans for a tour are underway. Further confirmation came over the weekend.
"I can reveal that we're negotiating a European tour, since their album is doing really well on the Continent and sits at number one, two or three in several countries," said Tomas Johansson, head of EMA Telstar, in an interview published Satuday in the Swedish newspaper Dagens Industri.
Dagens Industri article (In Swedish, with photos of artists Johansson has worked with.)
"Centre of the Earth" gains chart success in South Africa
Written by geytenbeek on April 30, 2001 to Misc.
JOHANNESBURG - Three weeks ago, "Centre of the Heart" entered the Coca-Cola Top 40 chart on 5FM in South Africa at position #20. This was the highest new entry for the week, and the presenter commented that it is very seldom that a song enters straight into the Top 20. Last week, it climbed to #15 and this week, it climbed another six positions to #9.
Interestingly, the station's website lists the song as "Centre of the Earth."
EDITOR'S NOTE: Obviously, we're not able to publish an article about how "Centre" - or any other single - is doing on each and every radio station around the world. We're leaving that to Jim Greulich and the few other individuals who follow chart activity. However, when there's something exceptional, or when what's happening at one radio station indicates potential success in an entire country (as is the case here), we'll publish the story. TDR is happy to have a worldwide "staff" of reporters. Be one of them by using the "Submit Article" button if and when you become aware of any solid news item. - LEO
Radio station 5FM
"Room Service" and "Centre" released in Australia today
Written by Lars-Erik_Olson on April 30, 2001 to Misc.
"Room Service" was released by EMI in Australia today, along with "The Centre of the Heart" as a single.
Many fans have reported widespread difficulty in actually finding the album in stock, but that problem is expected to be resolved quickly.
Graham Ashton, a spokesman for EMI Australia, reports that the company is optimistic the album will sell well, now that Roxette is getting exposure on radio and TV.
EMI Australia
Roxette to shoot "Milk And Toast And Honey" video
Written by roxeteer on April 29, 2001 to Misc.
Roxette are preparing to shoot the video for "Milk And Toast And Honey" in the Stockholm archipelago on May 2nd and 3rd. This will be the third single release from their latest album "Room Service".
The second single, "Real Sugar" is expected to be released in early May. Per has said at Roxette.se that "Fool" is a strong candidate to be the fourth single.
CNN's Worldbeat Chart has "Room Service" at #3
NEW YORK - Roxette is at #3 with "Room Service" on the CNN World Beat Top 10 Album Chart, the first ever weekly rundown of the world's best-selling albums.
Hosted by Brooke Alexander here in New York, the half-hour program offers in-depth profiles and interviews with artists from around the world. World Beat airs on all feeds of CNN International, Domestic, and Airport.
"Real Sugar" video features puppet band
HELSINKI - The next single from "Room Service" will be "Real Sugar." Per told The Daily Roxette today that the video for the single has already been shot and that it will be something totally new - at least for Roxette.
"We're using puppets," Per said. "Me and Marie are the only real people in the video. We have a puppet band looking like The Ramones. The video starts with two puppets watching 'The Centre Of The Heart' video from TV."
The "Real Sugar" single is expected to be released as soon as early May. The director for the video is Jesper Hiro, who works for the same video production company as Jonas Åkerlund.
Lundquist: "There will be a tour and I'm in the band"
HELSINKI - (TDR EXCLUSIVE) Christoffer Lundquist, an all-around musician on Roxette's two latest albums and in the band Brainpool ("discovered" by Per's company Jimmy Fun Music), was playing bass in Roxette's band here today. Speaking with The Daily Roxette at the end of their mini-concert here, he said that he has enjoyed working with Per and Marie. "They are really nice people," Lundquist said.
It doesn't bother Lundquist that Per and Marie grab all the attention of fans. He was able to walk out from the studios without being surrounded by autograph hunters. "That's the way it is," he said laconically.
At the press conference, when asked about a tour, Per only revealed that they are going to have a big meeting about it tomorrow. But when we asked Christoffer if he knew anything about tour plans, he said that the decision to mount another major Tour has already been reached. "They want to have a proper tour," he says. "And I'm in the band."
Christoffer also told TDR that Brainpool is working on a new album. "It's a rock opera and it will sound something like our previous album," Lundquist said. That album, "You Are Here", was their first without Janne Kask, who left the band's lead singer position in 1997. The album was a flop, but Kask is not going to be back in the band. "We don't want to work with him anymore," said Lundquist.
Roxette looking for big label in the US
HELSINKI - As you probably already know, Roxette doesn't have a record deal for the US. They had a deal with Edel America Records (EAR) that was supposed to have included the "Room Service" CD out now, but it only lasted for one album - a Greatest Hits compilation. So, what went wrong?
"We're not used to working with small record companies," said Per at a press conference held here today in response to a question from The Daily Roxette. "They are always like 'We have to move in 6 months' and things like that. We're not used to that. We are a big record company band."
Roxette has their entertainment lawyer in the States attempting to talk with bigger companies, but without success so far. The reason may be that Roxette is reluctant to lower their price. "If we're going to have a record deal in the US, it will be on our terms," said Per.
Roxette visits Helsinki
HELSINKI - Per and Marie were here in Finland today to promote their new album and The Daily Roxette was in the center of the action.
The band had a very tight schedule. They arrived around 11am, held a press conference at 2pm, ate lunch after that, and then had a brief meet & greet with fans at 3:30pm. A live performance was recorded at 5pm and, after that, they rushed to the airport for a flight back to Sweden.
The band was supposed to have done a live interview for TV-show Jyrki (a daily music program broadcast live), but because they were running late, the interview had to be cancelled at the last minute.
Roxette was backed by Clarence Öfwerman on keyboards, Pelle Alsing on drums and Christoffer Lundquist on the bass. Per played the guitar. They also had a Finnish string section of four people. They played "The Centre Of The Heart" (twice), "Milk And Toast And Honey", "Wish I Could Fly" and "Real Sugar".
Per shares tidbits at Roxette.se
UPDATED Per has answered to new questions at the Roxette.se site. Here are the highlights:
"Room Service" sheet music is coming.
Roxette does have plans on releasing a compilation of b-sides and unreleased tracks.
They are working on an US contract. "But nothing will be happen until later this year at the earliest," says Per.
About paying 200,000 SEK for driving Formula 1 car, Per said: "Don't believe the media."
The album is out in the UK, but the first single there is likely to be "Milk And Toast And Honey" later in the summer. After the single release, Per and Marie are going to do promotion there.
As discussed here earlier, Roxette is planning to release a DVD compilation before Christmas. "With lots of forgotten and unseen goodies," says Per.
"Room Service" has sold better than expected, 700,000 copies so far.
(joyrider and Berci Karoly contributed to this article.)
Roxette.se (the official Roxette site)
Meet Roxette in Helsinki
UPDATED Sonera Plaza Kaista, together with a couple of radio stations and Iltalehti newspaper, has a competition in which you can win and meet Per and Marie in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday this week. Roxette will be then on a short promotional visit in Finland.
At 5pm, Roxette will have a live show in the studios of the TV show Jyrki in the very centre of Helsinki, in Lasipalatsi. Roxette is going to play 5-6 songs that are recorded for a TV special shown probably in early May. Jyrki will also make their own interview which will be shown next week.
Radio Nova will have a special Roxette day on Thursday. No further information on its content yet.
As a sidenote, "Room Service" entered the Finnish album chart's Top 10 this week, on its 3rd week on the chart. The album is now at #10.
(Mari contributed to this article.)
Roxette competition (in Finnish)
Jonas Åkerlund signs to direct full-length motion picture
Written by administrator on April 23, 2001 to Misc.
Jonas Åkerlund, well-known for directing Roxette music videos such as "The Centre Of The Heart," has signed on to direct the dark indie comedy "Spun."
Movie rumour site Ain't It Cool News reports that the film deals with an unemployed guy (played by Jason Schwartzman) who uses methamphetamine and gets entangled with the maker of the drug (Mickey Rourke), who then takes him on a three-day journey. Other actors involved include Brittany Murphy (playing a stripper), John Leguizamo (a dealer), Patrick Fugit (a speed addict), and Swedish actor Peter Stormare, who plays a policeman. The script was written by Creighton Vero and Will De Los Santos.
Åkerlund previously directed the 1997 short film 'The Hidden,' but this appears to be his first-full length feature.
Ain't It Cool News article
Per drives Formula 1 racing car in Germany
Per's dream came true last week when he was allowed to drive a McLaren Formula 1 racing car in Hockenheim, Germany. The car wasn't their official race vehicle, but a 2-seated version (on the left in picture) for promotional use.
Per is known for being a Formula 1 enthusiast. He had to pay 200,000 SEK (almost 20,000 USD) to get this chance. However, not everyone – even if they have the money – is permitted to drive the car. McLaren only lets people with promotional value to test their Formula 1 car.
Per was in the car only as a passenger. The person who drove was McLaren's test driver Darren Turner.
Expressen's article (in Swedish)
"Room Service" moves up a notch in Germany
Looking at only at Top Ten chart positions, Roxette's "Room Service" moved up one notch to the #3 spot on the German album chart this past week, while retaining their top #1 position in Belgium and Sweden. In Switzerland, the album dropped from #2 to #4; in Austria, from #4 to #7.
Swedish radio listeners vote IMHBL best love song ever
Today's Metro Helsinki has published Top 10 list of best love songs ever, as voted by the listeners of Stockholm radio station Lugna Favoriter 104,7 RTL. The listeners of Lugna Favoriter ("Easy-listening favorites") voted Roxette's "It Must Have Been Love" as their all-time favorite.
#2 was Michael Bolton with "When A Man Loves A Woman" and #3 Bette Midler with "The Rose". Elton John was the only one to have 2 songs in Top 10, "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" at #4 and "Sacrifice" at #10.
Lugna Favoriter 104,7 RTL
See the cover, hear the mixes
Written by roxtexanet on April 18, 2001 to Misc.
Sweden's DeeJayPromo.com features the remixes of "The Centre of the Heart" as a new release this week (entering the dance charts at #35), and shows the cover of the maxi CD. Fans can preview clips of some of the remixes and vote "hit" or "miss". So far, the highly critical visitors to this site have voted it a hit!
Dee Jay Promotions Scandinavia
Billboard's Eurochart shows Roxette in the top 10
NEW YORK - Billboard magazine, in its current issue published here, shows that the Eurochart for albums has Roxette placed at #6.
London-based Billboard reporter Paul Sexton, in writing about the additions to the top 10 in the online edition at Billboard.com, refers to Roxette as "chart evergreens."
Billboard's Daily Music News (April 16)
Fans eager for tour turn - again - to an online petition drive
The feeling is, "if it worked before, why not try it again?"
With the memory of a "successful" petition drive last summer still fresh in their heads – a campaign that was credited at least with convincing Marie Fredriksson to tour Sweden – Judith Seuma, along with several other fans, have launched a similar effort to urge Roxette to mount a "Room Service" world tour.
A joint effort between RoxSpain and the OIRFC in the Netherlands, hundred of fans have already signed the petition being hosted at www.roxetteontour.com.
Nout Van Den Neste contributed to this article.
"Room Service" tour petition drive
EMI contest offers trips to Madonna Inn in California
Written by Roxmaniac on April 17, 2001 to Misc.
With a prize package that seems both obvious and brilliant, the EMI companies in Germany and Austria began contests today, in conjuction with various online partners, where the winners will receive airfare for two to Los Angeles… and a week's stay at the Madonna Inn in San Luis Opisbo, California, where the "Centre of the Heart" video was shot!
Cleverly designed to be fun and engaging, the "Room Service Internet Competition" takes you through some of the rooms at the Madonna Inn, where you can click on certain items. There are some hidden specials there, including soundfiles, pictures and interviews. After collecting the passwords to be able to visit the last room, the contest entry form awaits.
The contests are open to residents of Germany and Austria only, but anyone (even without much knowledge of German) can "play" the game.
Stefan Schönhacker contributed to this article. Photograph of the "American Beauty" room (named after a type of rose) ©2000 by Tom Meinhold. Used with permission.
EMI Electrola's Roxette site (In German)
EMI Austria's Roxette site (Also in German)
"Entering Your Heart" on Japanese "Room Service"
The Japanese edition of "Room Service" features a previously unreleased bonus track, "Entering Your Heart (Extended version)". The same song, but 30 seconds shorter, appeared as the b-side for "The Centre Of The Heart" single. The extended version contains lyrics missing from the single version.
"Room Service" was released in Japan by Toshiba-EMI on April 11th. (Ryan Cameron contributed to this article.)
Toshiba-EMI release information (in Japanese)
Expressen's series on Roxette concludes with columnist claiming they "aren't hungry anymore"
A couple of days ago, we had an English summary of part one of Expressen's article series on Roxette's history. Now we'll continue with parts two and three. Expressen also published a column by Anders Nunstedt, entitled "Roxette is not hungry anymore". We'll have a summary on that one later in this article. So, read on! (Probably the longest article in TDR ever :-)
Roxette's history, part 2
Nunstedt's column (all articles in Swedish)
#7, #5, #4, #1..... Top ten chart success for Rox in Europe
Perhaps it's different for say… a Madonna fan. You pick up a copy of Billboard, her latest song is at #1… no big deal.
But for Roxette fans, who have gone for long periods without such gratification or validation, this is a special time. The Daily Roxette's SmallTalk forum is full of messages from excited fans talking about the success of Roxette both on singles charts, with "Centre of the Heart", and on album charts, with "Room Service".
Looking just at the album charts, Roxette has cracked the Top Ten in Norway, where it's at #7; Spain, where it's at #5; Austria, the Czech Republic, and Germany, where it's at #4; Switzerland, where it's at #2; and in Sweden and Belgium, where they rule at #1.
TDR reader and RoxNorthAmeriFan board member Jim Greulich has been known to the Roxette online fan community for years as "the chart guy". He spends hours compiling chart data from around the world, and he's finally found a "home" on the Web for his listings: charts.roxattaq.org.
Roxette's Chart Performance
Pirated "Room Service" CDs flood Russian market
Written by Junkie on April 13, 2001 to Misc.
ST. PETERSBURG - In Russia, a lot of pirated "Room Service" albums have been made. In this city, for example, it is almost impossible to find a real album with the booklet and photos inside. One reason for this is that a pirated CD costs only $3 while the real licensed one costs more than $20. Many, if not most shops here sell the cheap pirate CDs. Indeed, one could say that the Russian Mafia owns the Russian music industry. Read more…
"Room Service" enters at #5 in Spain
Written by sanjayka on April 13, 2001 to Misc.
According to the Spanish official album sales list, Roxette's "Room Service" entered at position #5 for the week of April 2nd. Translated into sales figures, this means that Roxette have already sold more than 50,000 copies in the Spanish market, which means the GOLD category. It is possible that the album will reach the Platinum category in weeks to follow.
"Room Service" jumps to #1 in Belgium
"Room Service" rocketed to the top position on the official Belgian "Ultratop 50" album chart this week, up from #29 the first week, no doubt helped by Roxette's involvement with the Radio Donna birthday party promotion.
This marks the second country with "Room Service" as the #1 album, as Roxette is also at the top of the album chart in Sweden.
Two years ago "Have A Nice Day" also went to #1 in its second week and remained for two weeks. Although Roxette hasn't really done a lot of promotion, it's clear that they have a strong fanbase in little Belgium.
The Belgian chart is maintained by the AC Nielsen company, famous in the U.S. for monitoring the viewership of American television programs.
"Ultratop" chart
Story of Roxette in Expressen
The Swedish newspaper Expressen started today a 3-part article on Roxette's history. Part 1 was published today and part 2 will follow in tomorrow's paper.
Part 1 concentrated in the years 1985-88 when Roxette had success in Sweden, but not abroad. Everything started with a song called "Svarta glas" ("Black glasses") that Per wrote for Pernilla Wahlgren in 1985. She didn't want to record it, so the MD of EMI Svenska in those days, Rolf Nygren, suggested that Per would sing the song together with Marie Fredriksson, a popular Swedish singer who had had chart success with her albums "Het vind" and "Efter stormen". Per translated the song into English and it became "Neverending Love".
"Room Service" straight to the top in Sweden
"Room Service" is #1 - on its first week on the Swedish album chart. Rammstein and Bruce Springsteen also had new albums in the top three, but they didn't reach the #1 spot.
As "The Centre Of The Heart" still dominates the Swedish single chart after three weeks at #1, we can safely say that the Swedish audience hasn't forgotten Roxette. Even the poor reviews in the Swedish press didn't frighten the record buyers.
Update: Both Aftonbladet and Expressen have published stories about Roxette's current success.
Swedish album chart (week 15)
Room Service released in México ... tacos anyone?
RoxNorthAmeriFANS south of the U.S. border are pleased that EMI México has had the new album "Room Service" available in stores since Friday and that MTV Latin America has begun to show the video "The Centre of the Heart."
Victor Diaz and Elizabeth Ramos contributed to this story.
"Milk and Toast and Honey" gaining the favor of Brazilians
RIO DE JAINERO - While most of the countries in the world are playing "The Centre of The Heart" as Roxette's new single, the song hasn't been released here. As previously reported, EMI Brazil negotiated a deal with Rede Globo - the nation's biggest TV company - to include one of the other "Room Service" songs on their novella "Um Anjo Caiu do Céu" ("An Angel From Heaven"), so it's "Milk and Toast and Honey" that's getting almost all the airplay.
The song isn't yet on the TV program (the actor who plays the angel is pictured above), but most of radio stations are already playing it, and the reaction from the public has been favorable. The biggest young adult radio station in Brazil, Jovem Pan, is back to playing Roxette after six years!
The last Roxette "single" to be promoted here was "I'm Sorry" in 1995. Roxette is one of Brazil's most loved international bands, as evidenced by the fact that the first pressing of their "Greatest Hits" album - some 500,000 copies - sold out in Brazil (representing almost 10% of the worldwide total).
Rede Globo's "Angel" website (In Portugese)
Room Service released in the UK today
Written by JohnUK21 on April 9, 2001 to Misc.
Room Service made it to the UK today… although many of The Daily Roxette's readers report difficulty in finding it in stock in their local record stores.
Again, according to messages in TDR's SmallTalk section, there has been very little, if any, advance publicity put out by EMI UK to support the release of the album.
Along with RoxAttaq UK, a fan website called "Centre Of The Campaign" has been launched to lobby EMI UK to release the singles, and to help provide promotion for the new album.
Centre of the Campaign
RoxAttaq UK
EMI:Chrysalis (Under Construction)
Roxette in South African "moo-vie" production
Written by Lars-Erik_Olson on April 9, 2001 to Misc.
If only we would have had this for April Fool's Day.
André Humphris was sitting at his computer terminal in South Africa, and decided to do a internet search for "Roxette", using www.aardvark.co.za.
The result? Well, on a website owned by Taurus, a cooperative whose mission is to improve the quality of South African livestock, André found that Balloo, pictured on the left, belongs to the Roxette cow family!
Taurus Cooperative
Gessle invests in computer games
Written by mattias on April 9, 2001 to Misc.
The Swedish daily newspaper Svenska Dagbladet reports today that Per Gessle, along with Meja and Jonas Åkerlund, is going to invest in a Swedish company called "Hidden Dinosaur" that makes computer and video games.
TCOTH falls in Germany but rises in Europe
Written by administrator on April 6, 2001 to Misc.
On todays Top100-Germany, "The Centre of the Heart" lost over 20 places from a moderate #31 down to #55. Trend Charts made by MediaControl (a German tracking service) are still showing a falling trend.
The good news, however, is that TCOTH climbed the European charts up to #17. Last week it was #23.
Video of Stockholm concert showing on Mr. Edmundo
Two of the songs Roxette performed at Café Opera in Stockholm Sunday night are currently showing on the Mr. Edmundo entertainment website. "Dressed For Success" and "The Centre of the Heart" are both available for on-demand viewing. The site uses RealPlayer 8, and the quality is exceptionally good.
Mr. Edmundo
Stockholm gig a success
Written by roxeteer on April 2, 2001 to Misc.
"Seldom, if ever, has Café Opera had so much people in at the same time," writes Aftonbladet's reporter Klas Lindberg of yesterday's Roxette show in a club in Stockholm. About 550 invited guests saw Roxette's first live concert in their home country since 1996.
After the gig, Per felt very pleased of the concert. "We haven't really played in clubs before. And it's always special to perform in Sweden and in Stockholm. Many old friends are also here tonight," he told the Aftonbladet reporter.
The concert was promoted by radio station NRJ. They have a set of photos from the concert available on their website.
Aftonbladet's article
Pics at NRJ.se
"Room Service" does poorly in Swedish reviews
Both Aftonbladet and Expressen have published reviews of Roxette's new album "Room Service".
Expressen rates the album 3 out of 5. Expressen's Anders Nunstedt titled his review (roughly translated) "Effective songs and stupid lyrics". In his opinion Roxette is strong in making single tracks, but weaker in making albums. He admits that Roxette has not been in the critics' favor, but that the band still gets a lot of airplay. "And no-one can still tell us how that happens," he says. "The most recent example of this is of course 'The Centre Of The Heart' which is #1 on both Trax and the single chart."
The lyrics of the songs on the album don't please this critic. "'Room Service' is as merry as the surface of the album booklet, and as flat as the plastic it comes in. Though you won't have a problem in singing along the songs for the rest of the year," Nunstedt finishes his review.
Aftonbladet's Per Bjurman, who is known for his previous anti-Roxette comments, rates the album only 2 out of 5. He writes that "Roxette isn't finished… but the end is near".
"Real Sugar" and "The Centre Of The Heart" are his favorites from the album, as well as "Milk And Toast And Honey" which he praises as "their strongest ballad since 'Listen To Your Heart' and '[It] Must Have Been Love'." But then, "everything else on the album feels like Gessle's creativity has gone dry."
(Helge contributed to this article.)
Aftonbladet's article (includes album tracks for download)
Expressen's article
"Room Service" officially out; Per and Marie comment
Today is the official release date of "Room Service" in many parts of the world. In Finland, for example, as in many other countries, the album was already in the shops over the weekend.
"We're #1 on the saleschart, #1 on the videochart Voxpop – which is a total suprise – and #1 on the Tracks radiochart, all in Sweden," said Per and Marie to The Daily Roxette today. "Needless to say, we're extremely happy! And it's going well in the rest of the world too."
The release date may vary in some countries. Typically, Roxette albums have not been released at the same time all over the world. Artists such as Madonna and Oasis have used worldwide release dates as a teaser to get everyone in the record stores on the same morning. This, however, would require tight cooperation between Roxette's record company's local offices around the world. Roxette's record company worldwide, except for the USA, is EMI.
Confirmed later release dates are April 30th for Australia and May 15th for Canada.


The Northumberland Fisheries Festival is back with its 39th Annual event this July 26-29, 2018! We have something for everyone – great food, children's activities, live entertainment, a parade, competitions, and so much more! Come on out to Murray River and check us out! Keep an eye on our website or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/northumberlandfisheriesfest) for schedule details!
Mussels & Mariners is taking place this weekend Aug 4/5 with a poker run starting on Sat at 12 noon. Then we have Alan Buchanan on stage at 4 spinning some yarns, 5pm Chef Kyle Panton will be cooking up some yummy mussels for the whole crowd at the waterfront. At 6 pm we have the talented Rachel Beck singing and at 8pm we end off the night with home town boy Dylan Menzie. On Sunday we two wonderful performers to end off the weekend. At 4pm we have the fun and explosive band The Broad Cove Boys and our final singer for the weekend is non other than Heather Rankin, of the Rankin Family Band. She will take the stage at 6 pm. The best thing about this weekend, is that it is all FREE. Come on down to Montague and enjoy the fun!
The 15th annual Prince Edward Island Marathon supporting Canadian Mental Health Association – PEI, is being held on October 14th, 2018. The route for the PEI Marathon supporting CMHA-PEI takes runners through the beautiful fall colours on PEI and is a Boston Qualifier. In 2016, the PEI Marathon was voted one of the top 5 Boston Qualifiers in Canada.
Runners begin at the Brackley entrance in PEI National Park and run along the Gulf Shore Parkway for 4.5 km until just past Covehead Bridge, where they will turn onto the Bayshore Rd and exit the National Park. They will follow the curve of the scenic Covehead Bay while on the Bayshore Rd. Runners will take a left onto the Eastern Rd. and run until they turn onto Highway 6, They follow Highway 6 through beautiful rolling countryside to the intersection of Highway 6 and the Confederation trail in Bedford Station. Runners then turn on to the Confederation Trail and follow it to Brackley Point Rd where they turn and make the final push to historic Downtown Charlottetown. Maps will be posted on the Marathon website.
Marathoners love the beauty of running through Prince Edward Island National Park while they make their way into Charlottetown. We would like to invite residents along the entire route to come out and cheer participants passing by!
Event categories include: Marathon, Half Marathon Run & Walk, 10K Run & Walk, 5K Run & Walk, Corporate/Team Relay and Kids Fox Trot.
There is something for the entire family in a weekend you will never forget!


Dawn's landlord messed her over and they lost thousands on their small business. What's the best way to approach him on making this right?
QUESTION: Dawn and her husband started a small coffee house business. They were supposed to open in April, but their landlord never got the building up to code. They have spent $30,000 on getting equipment and installation; money that he was supposed to spend but didn't. Now, the landlord won't speak to them. What should they do?
ANSWER: You should have spent $30,000 on a lawyer. You've invested this money in this jerk's building, and he doesn't care. This location is gone, get out of there. I think you should send him a letter and have an attorney look at your situation to get out of this clean, then start looking for a new location. You've lost a bunch of money, but you'll be open by the end of the year. This will be nothing more than an expensive memory by then. If this is the most expensive mistake you'll ever make in business, then you're a genius.