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UT Equity and Diversity
VP Theotis Robinson's Retirement
After 25 years of service to the University of Tennessee, the last 14 as a vice president and member of the UT System Administration executive team, Theotis Robinson will retire from the University on Feb. 1. I have enjoyed working with Theotis in my present capacity and since I joined UT in 2006.
Theotis' life has featured one major milestone after the next, from civil rights to city government to serving the community. In 1961, Theotis and two other students became the first African American undergraduates admitted to UT. He was vice president of economic development for the 1982 Knoxville World's Fair, and he served on Knoxville City Council from 1970 to 1977. Theotis was the first African American elected to that office in more than a half century. In 1994, he was a charter inductee into the UT African American Hall of Fame. Theotis is a member of the UT Commission for Blacks and a former political opinion columnist. Knoxville's Metro Pulse newspaper named him one of the 100 most influential Knoxvillians of the 20th century.
Theotis began his career at UT in 1989 as a lecturer in political science and later joined the staff of the purchasing department. In 1992, Theotis became an administrative aide in the Office of Federal Affairs until 1999, when he transitioned into the same post within the Office of the Senior Vice President. He was named a vice president in 2000.
To his work, Theotis has brought valued insight into the University's numerous constituencies and a unique perspective on history and social change that have shaped UT. I appreciate his contributions in these and many other areas for the benefit of the University and those who lead it.
In anticipation of Theotis' departure, UT System Administration Equity and Diversity has been undergoing restructuring to facilitate that area's oversight by Human Resources. This change reflects a shift in accountability and responsibility for diversity programs and services toward our campuses and institutes. It also is the result of discussions with key leaders at each campus and institute about the role of UT System Administration in equity and diversity and the result of research on previous and peer system models.
I'm confident this approach will allow us to enhance our focus on diversity from numerous perspectives, in both students and employees, and to provide greater accountability in assessment and reporting.
I am grateful to Theotis for all his years of service to the University, and I wish him and his wife, Jonida, the very best as they enjoy a new chapter of life together.
Joe DiPietro
2016 Report to the Board of Trustees
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Manuel Pellegrini makes interesting comments regarding Declan Rice
With the epic rise of Declan Rice over the last 18 months or so, it was always going to be difficult for West Ham United to avoid the talk about his future, however, it appears Manuel Pellegrini may have thrown it into doubt with some of his latest comments.
The England international has attracted interest from some of the biggest clubs in the Premier League recently with his performances and it seems his manager has made some remarks that will have concerned fans in the process.
Pellegrini has admitted that Rice could be sold if West Ham's valuation is met, with price always being the main factor.
"In that case, as always, it is just a matter of price," he is quoted as saying by Football.London. "There are big teams who decide to pay an important amount of money, sure if it is a good deal for the club and the player and improves his career then we can do it. But I don't know nothing about that yet."
Although Pellegrini's remarks may be rather refreshing in terms of what power the club has regarding Rice, the comments may come somewhat as concerning for those at the London Stadium.
The 20-year-old has been a standout for the Hammers this season and has turned into a key figure within the first-team by grabbing the opportunities handed to him with both hands, including at the international level.
The interest from some of England's top clubs really does not come as a surprise, as he was always going to turn heads with his magnificent performances and make a number of teams want to add him to their squads in the future.
There will be a concern that the Irons could look to cash in on him in a season or two as the club could see the opportunity to earn a huge amount of money from him, with a potential transfer figure higher than any they have received before.
However, what West Ham will know is that they hold the cards regarding Rice after they managed to tie him down to a long-term contract earlier in the campaign and might just remain stubborn enough to keep him.
Whilst every player may have his price, the Hammers will be in a position to demand whatever they want for the talented youngster, which could see him remain at the London Stadium for a long time to come.
West Ham fans, what do you make of Pellegrini's comments? Are they anything to be concerned by or is he just being honest about the situation? Join in with the discussion below by sharing your thoughts with us.
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Heckler & Koch Brings .40 Caliber Power to its New VP Striker Fired Pistol Line
Columbus, Georgia — Heckler & Koch added a .40 caliber model to its new VP striker fired pistol line. The VP40 (Caliber .40 S&W) joins the 9 mm VP9 that was introduced to the U.S. commercial and law enforcement markets in June of 2014.
"Just a year after launching the VP series pistol with the 9 mm VP9, we are thrilled to have a .40 caliber model join the line-up," said Michael Holley, HK-USA Vice President for Commercial and Law Enforcement Sales. "Last year the VP9 took the market by storm and the VP40 promises to live up to its birthright. For civilian shooters and law enforcement agencies looking for a little more power to go with the VP's well-recognized superior quality — this is it. Once again it shows Heckler & Koch's commitment to the U.S. market and American shooters."
The VP pistol line has been in development for more than four years and its debut marked the return of HK to striker-fired models. Heckler & Koch pioneered striker fired handgun designs with the HK VP70 and P7 pistols more than 35 years ago and was also the first company to produce polymer frame models. The 9 mm VP9 has been one of Heckler & Koch's most successful products — selling widely — and receiving positive reviews from civilian and law enforcement shooters throughout the U.S.
Wayne Weber, President of HK-USA stated, "Like the 9 mm VP9, the VP40 has been through just about every test and challenge possible. Heckler & Koch's strict company testing program put the VP40 through just about every trial imaginable; NATO and U.S. NIJ drop tests, water, dust, mud, and sand tests worst that the most extreme environmental conditions in the world."
VP40 function and abuse tests included firing thousands of rounds of a wide variety of ammunition types through several test pistols. Unlike some manufacturers, Heckler & Koch test fires every VP40 pistol for accuracy and function.
The VP40 has the same excellent, precise trigger that debuted on the VP9. And the VP40 grip can be customized to fit any shooter by using a mix of three interchangeable backstraps and six grip panels.
The charging supports — a feature introduced on the first VP models is present on the VP40 as well. These small, removable wings on the rear of the slide make cocking and manipulating the pistol much easier than other handgun designs. VP pistols also have a safer and easier disassembly process than many competing models.
Covered by Heckler & Koch's limited lifetime warranty, the VP40 is designed and manufactured in Oberndorf, Germany with HK's famous long-term durability. The VP40 is value priced with a suggested retail cost of $719. A law enforcement configuration VP40 with tritium night sights and three magazines is also available for $819 SRP. VP40 pistols are shipping now (June 2015).
About Heckler & Koch
Heckler & Koch is the world's premier small arms systems company and a major supplier to global military, law enforcement agencies, and civilian shooters. An innovative leader in design and manufacturing, Heckler & Koch provides technologically advanced firearms, logistical support, training, and specialized services with the highest standards of innovation and reliability to its customer base. Heckler & Koch's well-known range of products include the USP series pistols, MP5 submachine gun, the MP7 Personal Defense Weapon, the G36 weapon system, the HK416 enhanced carbine, HK45, P30, and most recently VP series pistols.
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The main bedroom has a sliding door leading to the garden and there are views of the palm trees outside. The sliding door from the lounge also leads to the garden and enjoys view of the palm trees, garden and Aguilas Bay/castle.
Outside the apartment is a garden to relax and enjoy the sun or have a barbecue. Next to the garden there is a large area which is safe for children to play and which leads to a quiet, secluded swimming pool.
There are three sets of steep stairs leading from road down to apartment (with handrails). These are unsuitable for disabled or unfit people.
The apartment has been refurnished during 2017 with better mattresses on all the beds.
Garden chairs and relaxer chairs are provided as well as an outside table and parasol.
5 minutes drive to shops, beaches and bars.


Waikiki Park Heights #807 - Relaxing Ocean View Lanai, central A/C, 5-10 min. walk to beach! Sleeps 4.
You'll appreciate this one-bedroom condo with ocean views, central A/C, and 488 sq.ft. plus balcony/lanai with table and chairs.
- Refrigerator, new 2-burner glass cook top, and microwave oven.
A long hallway separates the living area from the bedroom King bed (can be made in 2 twins upon request).
I enjoyed my 2nd time here. The location is great. The beds are comfortable. I would suggest the unit needs a deep cleaning—walls especially.
Aloha Gwen and welcome back! Thank you for sharing your comments about your recent stay. It sounds like the housekeeping team missed the ticket on quality control and we apologize. Thank you for alerting us and we will have a deep clean scheduled. We appreciate you return business and look forward to seeing you again on your next visit to Waikiki!
Staying here is like using the unit of a friend. It is well equipped with all the needed furnishings to allow a comfortable stay. It was very clean, the shower is great, plenty of hot water and all of the kitchen appliances worked well. My time here was for 12 nights and I never needed to contact the property manager, (she was very helpful upon checking in), for any problems. The unit is quiet, the building has 24 hours security and the location is close to: beach, restaurants, bus stop, markets, Int'l Marketplace, etc.
Aloha and mahalo for taking the time to post a 5 star review and recommendation. We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the convenient location of this amazing condo! We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
Location 11/10 But Very small for 4 adults and needs a big update.
Mahalo, for sharing your comments about your recent stay. We are delighted that you appreciated the location of this great condo. We are sorry that you felt the condo was small for 4 adults and dated. Our website which provides very accurate photos, floor plans, square footage along with the type of bedding is available so all guests have this information to consider when making a reservation choice that fits their personal needs. The very reasonable rate along with the amazing location and views of this condo was also determined on the size and condition. I 'll pass your feedback onto the team, and we look forward to your next visit!
Short holiday. Property and unit were fine. Location is good, only a very short walk to beach. reason price. "If you want glamour stay along the beach front, at high cost". This unit has every thing that the price concerned visitor wants. I have now stayed here twice. I would recommend this unit/property to Friends.
Aloha and Mahalo for the wonderful review and recommendation! We are pleased that your stay was enjoyable and we met your expectations! Thank you very much for the positive comments. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Just a couple of problems the Wi-Fi to weak does not go to back bed room . Also the vents need to be clean real dirty.The view and sun was great every thing u need was there.
Aloha! Thanks for alerting us to the problems you encountered with the Wi-Fi and vents. We sincerely apologize and will have your property manager remedy the problems. We work hard to offer good accommodations and friendly service. I will pass your feedback onto the team, and we look forward to your next visit!
Had a great time. The space was well kept, clean, with a wonderful view, close to everything that was needed for a lovely stay in Waikiki. Amazing experience working with Barbara on our stay. Hated to leave.
It's always great to get this kind of feedback - we're so glad you enjoyed your stay! We will pass your feedback on to Barbara and the Team. Hope to see you on your next visit!
The rental was super clean, comfortable and an absolutely perfect location! I would stay there again for sure. It was a block or two to everything!
When we made this last minute reservation the process was very smooth and Barbara was awesome to work with. The condo is in a great location, close to everything in Waikiki. It was comfortable and clean for the price. We would recommend this condo.
Mahalo for the wonderful review! We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the convenient location and views of this great condo! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next Waikiki visit! P.S. We think Barbara is awesome to work with too!
Location, location, loaction. This along with great value and cleanliness made our 35 yr wedding anniversary in Oahu perfect. Great view off the lanai as well as a stocked kitchen and comfortable furnishings added to our great experience. Barbara was very helpful and gave us directions on where all the grocery stores, restaurants etc were. The location was perfect as we were 5 min walking distance from the beach, restaurants, shopping and groceries. As I mentioned the value was great but we would pay a little more for access to a quicker internet service and for that service to be available when we were out on the lanai as this is where we spent most of our time in the condo.
Aloha and mahalo for taking the time to post a 5 star review and congratulations on your 35th wedding anniversary! It makes our day to know our dedicated staff was able to make your vacation from start to finish a wonderful experience. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
Ocean view in modest, well-kept condo; close to the beach, etc.
This reasonably-priced (for Waikiki) 70's-style condo served us well for an 11-night stay. One had an unobstructed view of the water (2 short blocks away) from the lanai and the condo was well-supplied with just about everything one would need for a short stay. Note: there is no stove/oven (only a 2-burner surface top) and no barbecue. Secure key card access to all floors. Very close to good takeout joints for lunch or supper, I.e.you don't have to pay exhorbitant restaurant prices every night, and currently only 2 blocks from a good, but pricey, grocery store (possibly soon to be torn down). Remember: Oahu is an island so commodities are expensive. No bargains!! Comfy bed and bus stop is 1/2 block away. Would be too small for 4 adults; maybe works for 2 adults with small children. The owners could do to clear out some of the old kitchen stuff, etc., but place is well-kept and clean.
Mahalo for taking the time to post a detailed review and recommendation. It's always great to get this kind of feedback - we're so glad you enjoyed your stay! We will pass your feedback on to the team and we look forward to your next visit!
We had a great week in #807. It had everything we needed. Barbara was extremely helpful in every way. Not sure if I would want to have 4 people in this unit but two was just right. Thank you!
Mahalo for choosing to stay with Captain Cook Resorts and the great review and recommendation! We're so glad your visit was enjoyable and look forward to seeing you again. P.S. We think Barbara is super to work with, too!
We enjoyed our stay. Everything worked well for us. The manager, Barbara was very nice and helpful. We were able to change to a different parking spot because the one that was assigned to us was really a tight fit for our car.
Mahalo for the positive comments! We hope you're able to return for another visit soon!
I stayed for 10 days and couldn't have been happier. The location was great and the view was also great being a block back from the beach. It was nice and quiet, loved the ducted AC it was very quiet and efficient. It was well appointed and maintained, easy to book. Barbara the property manager was lovely and the helpful at check in and lives in the building if you need anything, which I didn't. I would stay here again.
Mahalo, Steve, for taking the time to share your recent experience at Waikiki Park Heights #807! It's always great to get this kind of feedback - we're so glad you enjoyed your stay! We will pass your feedback on to your property manager, Barbara; she's a real asset to the Captain Cook Resorts team! We look forward to your next visit!
Excellent location, in view of Waikiki Beach, about 150mtr walk. Grocery Stores a bit closer, bus stop about 100mtr. All in all, a very good area to plan your stay.
Mahalo for posting your review, Peter! Hope you can visit us again soon!
It was indeed a perfect location....5 mins to the beach,grocery store and near the bus stop.We used bus #13 east to Rainbow Drive In5 ,Leonard's bakery and Safeway.Then bus 13 west to Walmart and Don Quijote for shopping.We felt very safe and secure in this building. While this condo could use some updates, we found it very comfortable .
Mahalo Diane! We hope you can visit us again sometime soon!
Just what we were after!
My wife, 11 month daughter and I stayed here over New Years. The apartment was big enough for the 3 of us. We were able to put the portable cot beside our bed which was handy. The location was great, it was in walking distance to everything and anything that was too far (ala moana mall) the bus stop was 100 metres down the road. It is within 2 blocks walk to the beach which was great. The apartment was fully equipped with everything you needed from beach towels, beach chairs, plenty of cupboard and draw space for your clothes, odds and ends for cooking. The steakhouse down stairs is pricy but worth every cent - food and service is amazing! We would recommend it to couples or a small family like ours as it is not overly big but it was a great size for us.
Mahalo, Matthew, for the great review and recommendation! We're happy to hear your family enjoyed staying at Waikiki Park Heights!
This apartment was perfect for what we needed in Waikiki. It's location is brilliant for the price - central to everything and a short walk to the beach. The pool in the photographs is on the property too, which we hadn't realised. As a family of four, we didn't want to eat out every night. The kitchen was well-equipped, and the balcony was big enough for the four of us to have dinner on it while the sun set and watch the boats off Waikiki beach. Would definitely recommend this as a budget-friendly rental.
Mahalo, Fiona, for the great review! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay in this budget-friendly rental. Hope to see you again!
We needed a last minute place to stay while attending a funeral. The condo was clean and provided much needed solitude. This is the second time we have rented from Captain Cook Rentals. Everyone that we have been in contact with have been very nice, professional and did what they could to ensure our stays were comfortable. After viewing the website, I called the office to discuss our needs. The receptionist was a gem and worked to ensure we booked what seemed to work best given our constraints. Couple notes on this particular unit, its near the elevator/garage chute. Though very convenient, we did, on occasion here folks using the elevator or the garbage shoot. It wasnt a major issue to us, as it was minimal and the building has noise/use guidelines. The building isnt flashy or extremely updated, but its in a great location and we both felt fairly safe in the garage/building (need a key to operate elevator, etc.). Also, this building didnt seem fully occupied, so it was a bit more peaceful than other hotels in the area.
Aloha Casey, and thanks again for the review and feedback. We're glad this unit suited your needs!
The condo is small, but are you really visiting paradise to sit inside? I hope not! You could probably use a more comfortable chair in the living/dining area, but overall, a great value for the cost!
Great location, great room and great price! The manager was nice and helpful.
Mahalo, Rie! Hope you can visit us again soon!
Close by alamona shopping center and waikiki beach.
We looked at hotels, but decided to try a short-term vacation stay instead. We were very satisfied with the location, rooms and amenities.
Mahalo for the great review and recommendation! See you next time you visit!
Unit was exactly as described in the online listing, from the pictures to the written explanation, plus it was better. Extra linens and everything you could want in a kitchen were provided. Comfortable climate control, and easy check-in/check-out. Will certainly use Captain Cook Real Estate again.
Mahalo, we appreciate your comments and the recommendation, and are happy we exceeded your expectations!
Fabulous location only 5 mins walk to the beach. You could just walk outside and be virtually in the centre of waikiki and experience the busy-ness and fun and be really close when it came to home time at night after a late dinner in the lovely warm evenings. Accomodation did look a bit bigger and brighter on the internet photos, so initially we were a little disappointed, but once we were settled in and realised the bed was much more comfy than it initially looked, and the sun came out outside it all seemed much brighter inside and was absolutely perfect for us. Great balcony with lots of room. There was no road noise.. A little noisy at night sometimes cos we could hear the lift going up and down, but generally it was lot quieter than some other places we have stayed. So we would go back again.
The unit exceeded our expectations. Terrific location.
This was a good find. We were two couples on a budget. The set up is like two separate rooms with the bathroom between, good privacy. The hide-a-bed was as comfortable as my bed at home. (My biggest concern when looking for a place). Overall this unit was very comfortable and met our needs for our five night stay.
We had a wonderful time. The condo was great. Property manager was very helpful. Overall good experience.
Good condo. Everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Convenient location in Waikiki.
It was our first time in Hawaii to attend a 50th b-day and a 25th silver wedding anniversary.
And we instantly liked Hawaii, the weather, the beach, shopping, food and the people are very nice and our accommodation even made it perfect!
Very amazing trip in hawaii!!
Clean, great shape, reasonable ocean view, super location, nice pool, nicely priced. Someone mentioned the inadequate hot plate, which is true, but hey... if that's all there is to complain about lol!?! Happy to give full five stars. We would go back.
Everything was good except the place is not built for tall people. I am 6'4" so the shower was difficult to use unless I held the shower-head above me with one hand. Also the bed is not a true king. It is two beds pushed together with king sheets. The mattress has a dip in it and my feet were hanging way over the edge. Other than that we loved the location and the view and everything was as described.
This is a standard king (with two twin beds pushed together). The bed is not a California king.
Nice place to stay and a great view of the ocean.
We had a very nice stay in 807 and really enjoyed ourselves. We stayed in 1206 last year and got a little spoiled because it had a T.V. in the bedroom. So the only thing we that would make 807 better would be a T.V. in the bedroom, hint,hint. The Waikiki Park Heights is a great building with a great location. We have stayed in three different units in the building and have enjoyed all of them. We are planning on coming back again next year.
1. Would have preferred a proper stove to the hot plate.
inexpensive. Close to the beach and many other areas of interest. However, Waikiki is noisy so if noise bothers you don't stay in Waikiki. On the whole we loved it and would stay there again.
This is the second time we have stayed in this building. It has the perfect location, which is close to the famous waikiki beach. As well as the international marketplace which always deserves multiple visits thought out your stay. We met alot of friendly people at the pool which is now heated. Making it the best place to tan and swim, prefered this over the beach any day. The buildings security guard makes it a safe place to stay hands down. Always pleasent and curtious with a smile and wave whenever you leave for a days adventure or returning home from a day at the beach. Barbara was our contact for this room. She was great to deal with and if we had any questions she was right there to answer them for us. Overall this is a perfect place to stay if you want to have a peaceful and pleasent vacation.
Suggest a new microwave. Couch could be updated - springs made for uncomfortable sleep. Otherwise unit was perfect for those wanting to be close to beach. No transport needed.
We will talk with the owner about these issues. Sofa beds are not always the most comfortable.
The pool area is enclosed, so if the pool is closed you can't use the lounge chairs. There was a problem with the pool and at the same time the managers had a death in the family. Guest made a mistake and didn't mean to put n/a.


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On February 27, 2008, a Statement of Claim was issued in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Toronto that claimed general and special damages for breach of contract and negligence pertaining to the Banyan Tree Foundation Gift Program.
Rochester Financial Limited, Promittere Capital Group Inc., Promittere Asset Management Inc., Banyan Tree Foundation and Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP were named as defendants in the case on the basis of their involvement.
In November 2011, the defendants in this case agreed, without any admission of liability or wrongful conduct, to contribute $11 million to a settlement fund pending the approval of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on January 17, 2012. The defendants agreed to this settlement in order to end the ongoing distraction and cost of a complex litigation process.
Scarfone Hawkins LLP of Hamilton, a law firm with significant experience in handling large, complex class action cases, acts for the plaintiffs in this case. Lawyers David Thompson and Matthew G. Moloci say that they are pleased with the settlement and will be urging the court to approve it.
For more information, visit www.classactionlaw.ca.


As a pharmaceutical company, medac GmbH was faced with a variety of business data and regulations that had to be fulfilled. When looking for a solution, the company placed great importance on auditing acceptability, scalability, as well as on hardware and vendor independence. The ability to integrate various solutions made iTernity Compliant Archive Software (iCAS) the ideal choice.
As a German pharmaceutical company for clinical specialty products, medac GmbH is bound by strict regulatory compliance requirements to archive various application data in an audit-proof manner for long periods of time. As a global company, medac GmbH also cooperates closely with international authorities to ensure compliance with all regulations concerning the development of medical products and clinical trials. For all internal processes, transparency and integrity of data are absolutely essential.
"The fact that iCAS is certified for all our applications as well as for our storage technology has made our decision easy. Particularly positive was that I did not have to coordinate different companies for the implementation. The partners had been working so well together that I only had to communicate with one side."
With that in mind, medac's internal quality management demanded from Optimal Systems an audit-proof archiving for enaio's document management system (DMS). Another important source of data for the archive came from e-mail and file server archiving via Veritas' Enterprise Vault. A completely virtualized SAN-Storage was added as storage. A flexible solution that could combine all implemented elements and keep up with the company's continuous growth was the basic requirement in this business environment.
In order to ensure secure and tamper-proof storage of information and long-term data management, medac deployed iCAS. The archiving solution operates as a central data management platform between applications (DMS, e-mail etc.) and storage infrastructure.
In the near future, medac GmbH plans to connect its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) with DMS and iCAS. With iTernity's support, it would be easy to realize this plan.


VEGA Abrasives, a Turkish company specialized in the field of marble abrasives and polishes, seeks sales representatives in Tehran and Esfahan. Compensation will be in the form of salary plus bonus. Technical training will be given in Turkey.


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CHURCH-INVENTORY.COM This website contains used church goods from closed churches in the Diocese of Cleveland. Henninger's is the authorized agent for the disposition of these goods.
Sacred Services is a resource for priests, designers, and committees that are considering building and renovation projects. It features countless photos that can be used in the brainstorming process.
HENNINGERSWAREHOUSE.COM A website dedicated to the respectful dispostion of used church goods. Items on the site are on consignment with numerous churches. It's worth a visit for buyers and sellers.
Henninger's Herald Henninger's Herald is a blog set up to discuss our latest projects, news, and trends. It's an online newsletter connecting us with countless churches and members of the clergy.
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6 Crazy Things Rich People Actually Spent Money On
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Rich people's luxury cars | Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
More money, more problems – if hangars filled with luxury cars can be considered a "problem." The world's wealthiest people live on a different strata than the rest of us, in a number of ways. While some – like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and even Mark Zuckerberg – have initiated processes to give back through different means, most of the world's super-rich live lives of untold luxury. Private planes, personal chefs, and carefree days spent on tropical beaches. It's a life most yearn for, but very few will ever taste.
And how they get there, these days anyway, more or less follows a blueprint. Many of today's new super-rich are amassing their fortunes through innovation and new, disruptive business models. They're coming from emerging markets, where opportunity abounds, and operating costs are lower. They're living out '"rags to riches" type stories – as opposed to the old guard, which inherited their money, or achieved through political or family connections.
But for those who have managed to come into tremendous wealth, no matter the means, there are certain ways in which that money is spent (or in which that wealth is displayed, rather) that are, simply put, over the top. Again, most of us would be happy with a new car, a house, and some exotic vacations. Yet, there are those out there who seem to want to literally buy up governments, construct palaces, or even create entire communities for themselves. It's a bit Colonel Kurtzish.
Here are a handful of those purchases and displays.
1. A Versailles replica
Versailles | Pierre Verdy/AFP/Getty Images
Buying a house isn't extraordinary. But buying the biggest house in America? Modeled after the French palace of Versailles? That's a bit much. But it didn't stop Jackie and David Siegel from trying. There was a documentary that followed their attempt, and here's the trailer:
Ultimately, things didn't work out. Perhaps they dreamed a bit too big? Or were victims of bad timing, as the Great Recession hit?
2. An entire town
Ave Maria, FL | Joe Raedle/Getty Images
When you run a pizza empire, what do you do with the spoils? Why not create your very own planned community? That's exactly what Domino's Pizza founder Tom Monaghan did in Florida, with the founding of the Ave Maria – a planned Catholic community. If you love gators, the Virgin Mary, and humidity, this looks like the place to be. Slate has a piece with several photos, and it looks like a pretty nice place. But weird? You bet.
3. Universities
Vanderbilt football team | Frederick Breedon/Getty Images
Many of our most powerful and wealthy modern universities have their roots in the "robber baron" era of centuries past. Think about it – Carnegie Mellon, Vanderbilt, Drexel, etc. All named after hugely wealthy and successful families, with vast fortunes. That's not to say anything about the quality of the product that these universities offer, which by all measures is top-notch. But universities have been used by the wealthy and elite in a number of ways. Hell, now you can just start your own – like Trump University.
4. A flying palace
The Saudi royal family has more wealth than any of us can even begin to comprehend, and they display it in a number of dazzling ways. But few were more over the top than the purchase of a $500 million "flying palace" – a customized Airbus A380 jetliner that came with every frill you can imagine. Just check out the video above for a taste. The only bummer? Airbus engineers refused to include a swimming pool that was requested.
5. Personal skyscrapers
Mukesh Ambani's Mumbai home | Indranil Mukherjee/AFP/Getty Images
If you live in a relatively rough city, say, Mumbai – how can you full insulate yourself? How about building your own skyscraper? That's exactly what Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani did, buying the world's most expensive home for $1 billion a few years ago. It's 550 feet tall, has 400,000 square feet of living space, six floors for parking, and nine elevators. Oh, and there are three helipads.
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It's no secret that money buys you power and influence in the United States, and over the past few election cycles, it's really become obvious. The Koch brothers are always quick to enter the conversation, as they have spent billions in efforts to influence elections and policy. They're by no means alone, though – and the money is flowing in from all corners. But by and large, the wealthy are the big donors fueling political races – and resulting legislation – across the country. During 2014, for example, 32,000 wealthy individuals contributed $1.18 billion.
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No. 37 — The Britpop Issue
Edition 37 of Long Live Vinyl comes complete with the official Record Store Day Guide – a free 40-page magazine bringing you the lowdown on all 500+ Record Store Day releases and where to get them…
It's the only place you'll find full details of every single release ahead of the highlight of the record collecting calendar. Plus there's a handy map to help you find your nearest of the 237 participating independent record shops.
Our cover feature takes an in-depth look back at the heady mid-90s Britpop boom and we round up 40 essential 90s classics to add to your collection.
Our features section is bulging at the seams, including interviews with Tame Impala about their new album The Slow Rush, Nadia Reid, Cornershop, Jeffrey Lewis, Jonathan Wilson and Lanterns On The Lake.
There's also a look at the MTV Unplugged series on vinyl, a history of legendary New York label Sire, a guide to buying Brazilian vinyl and our Classic Album is Radiohead's 1995 monster The Bends.
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Harnessing the Wisdom of Crowds in Wikipedia: Quality Through Coordination
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3824 Multiple regression: Testing and interpreting interactions. Thousand Oaks - Aiken, West - 1991 (Show Context)
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...ors working on an article and the coordination techniques they used. To reduce the multi-colinearity between main effect and interactions in regression analyses, we centered all independent variables =-=[1]-=-. Thus, the coefficients presented in Table 3 should be interpreted as the effect of a unit increase in an independent variables (i.e., increasing initial quality by one class, increasing concentratio...
3462 Applied multiple regression/correlation analysis for the behavioral sciences (3rd - Cohen, Cohen, et al. - 2003 (Show Context)
...chniques they use results in changes in the quality of the article during a given time period. To do so, we use the lagged, multiple regression approach for modeling change recommended by Cohen et al =-=[5]-=-. We predict changes in article quality between two time periods (QualityTn-QualityTn-1) from the number of editors involved and the coordination techniques they used during this interval, holding con...
3247 Sample Selection Bias as a Specification Error - Heckman - 1979 (Show Context)
...can influence both whether it will be evaluated and its quality, it is necessary to control for selection biases when modeling changes in quality. To do so, we used the Heckman 2-step selection model =-=[9]-=-, which uses logistic regression to generate a derived variable predicting whether the article will receive at least one quality evaluation during the study interval. This propensity to be evaluated i...
1365 Organisations in action - Thompson - 1967 (Show Context)
...of what March and Simon (1958) describe as "coordination through mutual adjustment," in which members reveal their current states and intentions and adjust their behavior to others' goals and actions =-=[29]-=-. Decades of research in organizations shows that communication as the basis for coordination is especially important in tasks that are highly uncertain, unconstrained, and subject to many changes (e....
786 Two case studies Of Open Source Software development: Apache And Mozilla - Mockus, Fielding, et al. - 2002 (Show Context)
...on depends upon the nature of the work. In the Apache server project, a core group of 15 developers contributed 88% of the new lines of code, but only 66% of the bug fixes, a less interdependent task =-=[23]-=-. To make an addendum to Linus' law about distributed work in OSS, that "with enough eyeballs, all bugs are shallow", our results suggest that while low-coordination tasks such as finding bugs may ben...
762 The Mythical Man-Month - Brooks - 1975 (Show Context)
...ncies [10][25]. In the extreme, adding more people may have negative consequences, as Brooks Law states in the domain of software projects: "Adding manpower to a late software project makes it later" =-=[4]-=-. There is significant evidence that collaboratively writing articles in Wikipedia requires a high degree of coordination between users. Contributors to a page work to achieve consensus on a variety o...
459 The Wisdom of Crowds - Surowiecki - 2004 (Show Context)
...ogists [16]. Most models of collective intelligence are premised on aggregating the efforts of many users processing information independently, colloquially known as harnessing "the wisdom of crowds" =-=[28]-=-. However, many of the tasks involved in the collaborative editing of articles in Wikipedia violate assumptions of independent judgments and automatic aggregation. While some tasks, such proofreading ...
399 Group process and productivity - Steiner - 1972 (Show Context)
... In coordination-intensive tasks, increasing the number of contributors incurs process losses; that is, the effectivenessof the group will be lower than what the members are theoretically capable of =-=[26]-=-. Adding more heads often has diminishing returns due to increased coordination requirements or decreased member motivation, especially for complex tasks or those with strong interdependencies [10][25...
379 Internet encyclopaedias go head to head. Nature 438 - Giles - 2005 (Show Context)
...s over two million pages contributed to by more than six million registered user accounts in the English Wikipedia alone. Studies have found content of comparable quality to traditional encyclopedias =-=[7]-=-, and that vandalism and inaccuracies are often reverted within a matter of minutes [18][31]. Its success has spurred the application of an open approach to knowledge building to a variety of domains,...
339 Studying cooperation and conflict between authors with history flow visualizations - Viégas, Wattenberg, et al. - 2004 (Show Context)
...n the English Wikipedia alone. Studies have found content of comparable quality to traditional encyclopedias [7], and that vandalism and inaccuracies are often reverted within a matter of minutes [18]=-=[31]-=-. Its success has spurred the application of an open approach to knowledge building to a variety of domains, ranging from science (www.scholarpedia.org) to the enterprise (www.socialtext.com). Despite...
285 Determinants of coordination modes within organizations - Ven, Delbecq, et al. - 1976 (Show Context)
...e of the group grows, however, the amount of communication needed to effectively coordinate increases super-linearly, leading to process loss, inefficiency, and a reliance on pre-determined plans [26]=-=[30]-=-. This suggests that increasing communication between editors may not be an efficient coordination mechanism as groups grow in size. Conversely, implicit coordination involves the tacit development of...
183 The emerging conceptualization of groups as information processers - Hintz, Tindale, et al. - 1997
126 Modeling coordination in organizations and markets - Malone - 1987
113 The role of mental models in team performance in complex systems - Rouse, Cannon-Bowers, et al. - 1992 (Show Context)
...ion between explicit coordination, based on direct communication and verbal planning, and implicit coordination, based on unspoken expectations and shared mental models of the task to be accomplished =-=[24]-=-[35]. Below we examine evidence of both types of coordination in Wikipedia. Explicit coordination Editors can explicitly coordinate with each other in a number of ways in Wikipedia. The most commonly ...
107 He says, she says: conflict and coordination in Wikipedia - Kittur, Suh, et al. - 2007 (Show Context)
...ts in the English Wikipedia alone. Studies have found content of comparable quality to traditional encyclopedias [7], and that vandalism and inaccuracies are often reverted within a matter of minutes =-=[18]-=-[31]. Its success has spurred the application of an open approach to knowledge building to a variety of domains, ranging from science (www.scholarpedia.org) to the enterprise (www.socialtext.com). Des...
84 Group versus individual performance: Are N + 1 heads better than one - Hill - 1982 (Show Context)
...of [26]. Adding more heads often has diminishing returns due to increased coordination requirements or decreased member motivation, especially for complex tasks or those with strong interdependencies =-=[10]-=-[25]. In the extreme, adding more people may have negative consequences, as Brooks Law states in the domain of software projects: "Adding manpower to a late software project makes it later" [4]. There...
80 Assessing information quality of a community-based encyclopedia - Stvilia, Twidale, et al. - 2005
80 Assessing the value of cooperation - Wilkinson, Huberman (Show Context)
...ed that high quality articles in Wikipedia ("featured" articles) have substantially more editors involved than do run-of-the mill, non-featured articles, even after controlling for article popularity =-=[34]-=-. However, the correlational nature of the analyses used leaves open the possibility of reverse causation (i.e., higher quality articles may attract additional editors instead of many editors producin...
51 Communication patterns, project performance, and task characteristics: An empirical evaluation and integration in an r&d setting - Katz, Tushman - 1979 (Show Context)
...cades of research in organizations shows that communication as the basis for coordination is especially important in tasks that are highly uncertain, unconstrained, and subject to many changes (e.g., =-=[17]-=-). These conclusions are consistent with the observations in the current research that explicit communication through coordination was most beneficial in an article's formative stages, when its struct...
49 Productivity loss in performance groups: A motivation analysis - Shepperd - 1993 (Show Context)
...26]. Adding more heads often has diminishing returns due to increased coordination requirements or decreased member motivation, especially for complex tasks or those with strong interdependencies [10]=-=[25]-=-. In the extreme, adding more people may have negative consequences, as Brooks Law states in the domain of software projects: "Adding manpower to a late software project makes it later" [4]. There is ...
41 The Hidden Order of Wikipedia - Viégas, Wattenberg, et al. - 2007
32 Vox populi - Galton - 1907 (Show Context)
...ng many judgments has been studied since at least 1907, when Galton showed that the weight of an ox at a county fair could be well approximated by the combined independent judgments of many observers =-=[6]-=-. The internet makes aggregating judgments much easier, leading to systems of collective intelligence ranging from markets for accurately predicting the results of presidential elections [2], to thous...
32 Coordination in task-performing groups - Wittenbaum, Vaughan, et al. - 1998 (Show Context)
...between explicit coordination, based on direct communication and verbal planning, and implicit coordination, based on unspoken expectations and shared mental models of the task to be accomplished [24]=-=[35]-=-. Below we examine evidence of both types of coordination in Wikipedia. Explicit coordination Editors can explicitly coordinate with each other in a number of ways in Wikipedia. The most commonly used...
25 Collective versus individual induction: Recognition of truth, rejection of error, and collective information processing - Laughlin, VanderStoep, et al. - 1991
17 Can Distributed Volunteers Accomplish Massive Data Analysis Tasks - Kanefsky, Barlow, et al. - 2001 (Show Context)
...r accurately predicting the results of presidential elections [2], to thousands of volunteers classifying craters on Mars' surface resulting in work virtually indistinguishable from expert geologists =-=[16]-=-. Most models of collective intelligence are premised on aggregating the efforts of many users processing information independently, colloquially known as harnessing "the wisdom of crowds" [28]. Howev...
8 Coase's penguin,or Linux and the nature of the firm - Benkler
8 Crowdsourcing for Usability: Using Micro-Task Markets for Rapid, Remote, and Low-Cost User Measurements - Kittur, Chi, et al. - 2008 (Show Context)
...t (mturk.com) to collect user's ratings of article quality. Articles were rated on a 7-point Likert scale ranging from "Very low quality" to "Very high quality". We employed the procedure detailed in =-=[19]-=- of asking verifiable questions (including the number of sections, images, and references) before asking for the subjective quality evaluation, which has been shown to promote valid responding. We col...
4 The Iowa Electronic Market - Berg, Forsythe, et al. - 1997 (Show Context)
...observers [6]. The internet makes aggregating judgments much easier, leading to systems of collective intelligence ranging from markets for accurately predicting the results of presidential elections =-=[2]-=-, to thousands of volunteers classifying craters on Mars' surface resulting in work virtually indistinguishable from expert geologists [16]. Most models of collective intelligence are premised on aggr...
2 Resignation and postmortem. http://www.jwz.org/gruntle/nomo.html - Zawinsky - 1999 (Show Context)
...oordination problem in groups as: "great things are accomplished by small groups of people who are driven, who have unity of purpose. The more people involved, the slower and stupider their union is" =-=[36]-=-. However, there are many ways to effect a "unity of purpose" in group collaboration. Theories of group coordination suggest a basic distinction between explicit coordination, based on direct communic...


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The bitcoin trading companies in Israel could soon encounter tighter rules enforced by the country's finance regulator. Shmuel Hauser, the head of the Israel's Securities Authority (ISA) stated recently in the business conference that a proposal would be presented soon to the ISA board which seeks to prohibit any business firm that is full involved in the bitcoin trading from the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) according to the latest news from Reuters.
The country's market regulator proposed the regulations to ban the cryptocurrency-based companies from trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange due to scams and hacking cases that are going on in other countries across the world. Once the proposal is approved by the ISA board, which is expected to take place next week, the stock exchange bylaws would be amended accordingly.
Hauser warned that all the firms that their main business is to trade in the digital currencies would be banned from the country and if they are already listed in the stock market, they would be suspended immediately following the approval of the law adding that ISA would find the appropriate regulation body for such business firms.
However, Hauser did not mention any company in particular that would be affected by the ban but reports shows that at least two firms listed on the TASE would be affected, that is, Blockchain Mining and Fantasy Network. The shares of Blockchain have soared for about 5,000% in the recent months since it announced that it would shift its focus from mining gold to cryptocurrency assets.
The move is seen as a follow-up to the ISA's recent decision to probe into the regulatory laws regarding the cryptocurrency trading on the intial coin offerings (ICOs). In addition, the regulation proposal could also be viewed as a response to the market trend in which many public firms are stock price spike after rebranding to blockchain and cryptocurrency such as the Blockchain Mining which has since changed the name to Natural Resources.


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Q: Loading a PTX programatically returns error 209 when run against device with CUDA capability 5.0 I am trying to use the ptxjit sample from the CUDA SDK as the basis for instrument the interaction with the GPU device.
I've managed to successfully compile the instrumentation code, and control the device to load and execute a PTX module with a Geforce GT440 that has CUDA capability 2.0.
When compiling the same instrumentation code on a (laptop using bumblebee to control the discrete GPU) system with a Geforce 830M that has CUDA capability 5.0 the code compiles but gives me 209 (CUDA_ERROR_NO_BINARY_FOR_GPU).
I've tried to compile the kernel to be compatible with CUDA capability 5.0 but had no success, still the same error.
Any ideas?

A: In the end the problem was with the driver. It seams that it affects only the functions that are used for PTX code loading with GPUs that have CUDA Capability 5.0.
I removed all the nvidia driver packages that were updated recently and installed the driver and OpenGL libraries that comes with the CUDA SDK. The driver version for SDK 7.5 is 352.39, with this driver both the original ptxjit sample as well as the modified one executed perfectly as on the other systems.
I don't have any GPU with CUDA capability 3.0 to test if the same problem would appear, also, I didn't updated my desktop to the 367.44 driver to see if it would break the ptxjit sample.
For now, the solution is to keep the driver that comes with the CUDA SDK and turn off updates from the nvidia repository.

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Tank Killer: New Armata Gets Really Big Gun
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Russia's state-of-the-art 2S35 Koalitsiya-SV self-propelled gun can be mounted on the chassis of the country's Armata combat platform, according to media reports.
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Armata Manufacturer Aims to Introduce New Combat Robot Prototypes
The modular design of the Koalitsiya-SV artillery section allows it to be adapted for the Armata Universal Combat Platform, according to the press service of Uralvagonzavod, the world's largest tank manufacturer.
The 152mm Koalitsiya-SV self-propelled gun, with its maximum firing range of up to 70 kilometers, is designed to eliminate enemy tactical nuclear weapon systems, artillery and mortar batteries, armored units and infantry, anti-tank weaponry, anti-aircraft and missile defense systems and command and control installations.
Due to its pneumatic loader and microwave shell priming system, the Koalitsiya-SV is capable of firing up to 16 shells per minute. The self-propelled gun's ammunition capacity is 50-70 shells, including precision-guided munitions linked with the GLONASS system.
Uralvagonzavod engineers intend to outfit the Armata platform with a 152mm cannon to create a new heavy assault armored vehicle dubbed "the Tank Killer."
The new weapon was presented to the public during the Victory Day Parade in Moscow on May 9, 2015, along with the new main battle tanks and IFVs based on Armata Universal Combat Platform.
Armata Tank to Be Declassified When Adopted by Russian Military
US Air Force Successfully Tests New Nuclear Gravity Bomb
US Navy Orders $36.7Mln Computer Upgrade to Aegis Missile Defense Systems
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Things she wasn't even sure she possessed, and yet there they were, running rampant.
Scratch that. It was panic. Sheer panic.
She'd heard the words, knew they'd been spoken, but some freaky weird cosmic force field kept her from moving, because surely, the thing to do when the girl you've been lusting after with an appalling lack of subtly says something like that?
Well, it's not ditching her to chase after some boys.
No, the thing to do when your sun-warmed and half-naked object of desire says something like that is more physical and less fear. Something that involves letting slightly sweaty skin fuse itself together as your lips find hers and you answer, definitively, the question of just how you know. The thing to do is bury your knees in the sand and wrap your fingers through blonde silk and do nothing short of devouring all that angst and naiveté and clearly telepathed reckless desire and fear of making the first move any more so than its already been made.
The thing to do is trail your fingers along the skin of her stomach, skin that you know is going to feel like satin and taste like sin, and look down at the girl who's trying to bare her soul and uncover yours, and let her see just how right it is. Let her look in your eyes and know, know in every cell that's rushing through her body, that you want her as much as she wants you. Let her know that, as much as it is about desire, it's not about that at all. Let her know that you've been hooked, that you're an addict and your drug of choice is her.
The thing not to do is run screaming, literally, in the opposite direction. It's not to let the sudden, overwhelming panic that this girl could somehow break you supersede everything else until you find that you're callously talking about everything but the one thing she needs to say and you need to hear.
It is making it up to her.
The thing to do is drive away, find someplace private, and scrape the remains of your melted, charred body from the seat. And as soon as you can, the thing to do is plot and plan and find any way under the sun to feel that heat full force, millimeters away instead of feet.
A burn that you're determined to feel, one that you won't even begin to imagine because you want the first time it hits you to be raw and fresh and unexpected and surprising.
And feeling it? That's the thing you will do.