Bos J.W.B., C. Economidou Claire, L. Zhang (Forthcoming), "Specialization in the Presence of Trade and Financial Integration: Explorations of the Integration-Specialization Nexus," Empirical Economics.
Bos, J.W.B., B. Candelon, C. Economidou (2016), "Does Technology Spill Over across National Borders and Technology Regimes?," Journal of Productivity Analysis, 46(1), 63-82.
Bos, J.W.B., M. Millone (2015), "Practice what you preach: Microfinance business models and operational efficiency," World Development, 70, 28-42.
Bos, J.W.B. and E. Stam (2013), "Gazelles and industry growth: a study of young high-growth firms in The Netherlands", Industrial and Corporate Change, 23(1), 145-169.
Bos, J.W.B., J.W. Kolari, R.C.R. van Lamoen (2013), "Competition and Innovation: Evidence from Financial Services," Journal of Banking & Finance, 37(5), 1590-1601.
Bos, J.W.B., C. Economidou, M. Sanders (2013), "R&D over the Life Cycle," Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, 86, 78-91.
Bos, J.W.B., M. Koetter (2011), "Handling losses in Translog Models," Applied Economics, 43(3), 307-312.
Bos, J.W.B., C. Economidou, M. Koetter (2010), "Technology Clubs, R&D and Growth Patterns: Evidence from EU Manufacturing," European Economic Review, 54(1), 60–79.
Bos, J.W.B., C. Economidou, M. Koetter, J.W. Kolari (2010), "Do All Countries Grow Alike?", Journal of Development Economics, 91(1), 113-127.
Bos, J.W.B., M. Koetter, J.W. Kolari, C.J.M. Kool (2009), "Effects of heterogeneity on bank efficiency scores," European Journal of Operational Research, 195, 251-261.
Bos, J.W.B., H. Schmiedel (2007), "Is there a single frontier in a single European banking market?," Journal of Banking and Finance, 31, 2081-2102.
Koetter, M., J.W.B. Bos, F. Heid, C.J.M. Kool, J.W. Kolari, D. Porath (2007), "Accounting for distress in bank mergers," Journal of Banking and Finance, 31 (10), 3200-3217.
Bos, J.W.B., C.J.M. Kool (2006), "Bank efficiency: The role of bank strategy and local market conditions," Journal of Banking and Finance, 30 (7), 1953-1974.
Bos, J.W.B., K.H.W. Knot, C.J.M. Kool (2006), "Banking and finance in an integrating Europe," Journal of Banking and Finance, 30 (7), 1835-1837.
Bos, J.W.B., J.W. Kolari (2005), "Large Bank Efficiency in Europe and the United States: Are There Economic Motivations for Geographic Expansion in Financial Services?," Journal of Business, vol. 78(4), pages 1555-1592, July.
Bikker J.A., J.W.B, Bos (2005), "Competition and efficiency in banking: international comparisons," Economic and Financial Modeling, 12, 103-148.
Bos, J.W.B. (2004), "Does Market Power affect Performance in the Dutch Banking Market? A Comparison of Reduced Form Market Structure Models," De Economist, 152(4), 4, 491-512.
Bikker, J.A., J.W.B. Bos (2004), "Concurrentie en efficiëntie in het bankwezen" (Competition and efficiency in the banking industry), Maandblad voor Accountancy en Bedrijfseconomie, 168-176.


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Today is Boy Doll's birthday. He turned 12-years old.
We are celebrating his birthday at Magic Mountain with two of his friends. Despite the lines, it's been a fun day. Would this have been my first choice? No, but that's what part of being a family is about. Girl Doll's friends have planned a sleepover tonight, trading group texts about what movies they'll watch. While she's disappointed that she can't attend, she isn't arguing or questioning why she can't go. Family is important.
Before I got pregnant, I worried that I wouldn't like another child as much as Girl Doll, or worse - the siblings would hate each other. It was a waste of my energy. Our kids adore each other. And in truth, I could never imagine my life without my son.
In a hurry to arrive, I labored with Boy Doll only 7 hours, compared to the 31 hours if labor with our daughter. I conservatively guessed that he'd be born in 12-15 hours, and because if this I missed the signs of transition. We barely made it to the hospital. My water broke on our driveway as we made our way out to the car, and I was overwhelmed by the need to bear down.
We got to the hospital, and I was still thinking there was another 3-4 hours of labor ahead of me. Remembering my childbirth training, I wanted to use the bathroom - an empty bladder makes for less painful contractions. This was a mistake; I ended up birthing our son right there on the potty. Thankfully, the nurses responded quickly and caught our Boy Doll. I lucked out, and got the same nurse that helped us when I was in labor with Girl Doll. It was an amazing day.
Twelve years later, Boy Doll is one of the kindest, most easy-going people I know. He has taken drum lessons since he was 7-years old, and is one of the best youth drummers in our area - although he is modest about it, and never brags about his natural ability.
It's bittersweet that he is moving on from grade school and entering junior high next year. We've begun the enrollment process for his 7th grade year. All of this makes me excited but nostalgic. I can't believe our 'baby' is in his last year as a preteen!
ETA: Today was a great day. We are all home now, tired and happy from a long day. I know if I blink - we'll be celebrating your eighteenth birthday, so I am trying to savor these carefree days. I love you, son. Happy birthday!
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Propaganda and Education Campaign for Resisting U.S.
The Political Bureau convened a meeting in mid-February at which responsible comrades from the bureaus of the Central Committee were present and various important questions were discussed. We herewith notify you of the main points of the resolution.
The idea of "three years for preparation and ten years for planned economic construction" must be made clear to all cadres from the provincial and municipal level upwards. Counting from now, we have twenty-two months left for making preparations and so we must step up our work in all fields.
* Inner-Party circular drafted for the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party.
where it is not, so as to make sure that this education reaches everyone in every part of the country.
1. During the busy farming season, agrarian reform in every place should stop for a while and experience should be summed up.
2. Strive for a good harvest this year.
3. Rely on the county conferences of peasant representatives and on the training classes.
4. Work hard to prepare the necessary conditions. Whenever and wherever they are not ripe, don't force the agrarian reform through.
5. As soon as agrarian reform is completed, switch over to the two major tasks of production and education.
6. East China's method of returning security money in instalments is approved.
7. Persuade the peasants that it is to our advantage to refrain from using torture, which is illegal.
8. After the agrarian reform establish more districts and townships and reduce the area under the jurisdiction of each district and township.
1. As a general rule, before passing a death sentence, refer the case to the masses and consult democratic personages.
2. Exercise strict control, guard against indiscriminate action and avoid mistakes.
3. Pay attention to the "middle layer", and carefully weed out counter-revolutionaries hiding among the old personnel and among the intellectuals recently drawn into our work.
4. Pay attention to the "inner layer", carefully weed out counter-revolutionaries who have sneaked into the Party, and strengthen to the maximum our work of safeguarding secret information.
5. In addition, give education to the cadres and back them up in their work.
1. Every bureau and sub-bureau of the Central Committee and every Party committee at the level of province, municipality and administrative region must call two meetings on urban work during the year with the agenda set by the Central Committee and report twice on this subject to the Central Committee.
2. Strengthen the leadership of the Party committees over urban work and carry out the resolution adopted at the Second Plenary Session of the Seventh Central Committee.
3. Educate the cadres so that they are clear in their minds about relying on the working class.
4. In factories, the Party should exercise unified leadership over the work of the Party organization, the management, the trade union and the Youth League, with the fulfilment of production plans as the central task.
5. Strive for a gradual improvement in the workers' living conditions on the basis of increased production.
6. The idea of serving the needs of production and of the workers should permeate the planning of urban construction.
7. The All-China Federation of Trade Unions and the higher levels of each trade union should lay stress on solving the specific problems of the lower levels.
8. Party committees and trade unions should make a point of creating models and promptly spread their experience to other places.
1. Ours is a Party that is great, glorious and correct; this is the principal aspect which must be affirmed and made clear to cadres at all levels. However, it must also be made clear to them that there are problems which have to be straightened out and that in the new liberated areas a prudent attitude should be adopted towards Party building.
2. The consolidation and building of the Party should proceed under the strict control of the Central Committee and its bureaus, and organizations at lower levels must in no case act as they please.
3. The consolidation of the Party should be accomplished in three years. The steps to be taken are as follows. Devote one year (1951) to extensive education on what is required of a Communist, so that the entire membership will know the standards a Communist should live up to, and to the training of personnel for organizational work. At the same time experiment with typical units to serve as models. Then in the light of the experience gained, proceed with consolidation; in cities, however, this can start in 1951. In Party consolidation, first clear out the "persons in the fourth category". Then differentiate between the "persons in the second category" and the "persons in the third category", and persuade those who, after education, are still not up to the standards of Party membership to withdraw from the Party, but make sure that they withdraw of their own free will and that their feelings are not hurt. Don't repeat the practice of "removing rocks" as in 1948.
4. A policy of prudence must be adopted in building the Party in the cities and the new liberated areas. In the cities Party organizations should be set up primarily among the industrial workers. In the rural areas it is only after the completion of the agrarian reform that Party branches can be set up by admitting those who prove themselves qualified for Party membership as a result of education, and for the first two years the membership of a rural Party branch should in general not exceed ten. In city and countryside alike, education on how to be a Communist should be conducted among activists who are ready to receive it, and after such education those really qualified for Party membership should be admitted.
1. The bureaus and sub-bureaus of the Central Committee and Party committees at the level of province, municipality and administrative region are required to call two meetings in 1951 to discuss united front work and report twice on this subject to the Central Committee.
2. It must be made clear to the cadres why our united front work needs to be strengthened.
3. It is necessary to unite intellectuals, industrialists and businessmen, leading religious figures, the democratic parties and democratic personages on the basis of the struggle against imperialism and feudalism and to carry out education among them.
4. Work conscientiously among the minority nationalities, the two central tasks being to push for regional autonomy and to train cadres from these nationalities.
This movement should be carried out once every winter for a short period; the aim is to review our work, sum up experience, enhance achievements and overcome mistakes and shortcomings, and thus educate the cadres.


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A challenge to the BPS on Prescribing Rights for psychologists.
20th Mar 2021 20th Mar 2021 AdminBPSWatch
Pat Harvey writes…
The BPS position on prescribing rights for psychologists is controversial and the Society has not carried out adequate consultation. The communication below has been sent to chairs of Divisions and Faculties, accompanied by the copy of a letter (below) signed by 102 psychologists last October
Letter to Chairs of Divisions and Faculties of the British Psychological Society 20 March 2021
Dear Colleague
I am contacting you in your capacity as an elected office holder of a Division or Faculty within the BPS. I write on behalf of a group of around 20 clinical psychologists who are seriously concerned about the recent BPS decision to recommend to NHS England that some psychologists should have prescribing rights.
We understand that NHS England will not be taking further action on this matter until the COVID crisis has resolved. The problem that we wish to draw to your attention is that the Division of Clinical Psychology has made little or no attempt to survey its members in a thorough, fair and transparent manner. We are concerned that you and your members may be unaware of the position that the BPS is now adopting on this crucial issue for our future professional roles. We see this interim period as now giving an important opportunity to conduct a full, accurate and impartial survey of all BPS members, especially those who belong to the Divisions and Faculties that are most likely to be affected. A poll of a small number of counselling psychologists was carried out, but as far as we know, no other Divisions or Faculties have formally consulted with their members.
To give a brief history: A group of clinical psychologists and service users expressed their concerns about extending prescribing rights in Nov 2019 in an open letter to the BPS. It outlined the many problems with the BPS discussion paper which was used as the basis for further consultation by the BPS Task and Finish group on Prescribing Rights.
Here is further information: https://www.madintheuk.com/2019/11/prescribing-rights-psychologists-cautious/
No response was ever received to the letter, although the authors were told that it had informed the subsequent discussions. The Task and Finish group on Prescribing Rights then proceeded, in our view on a flawed basis, to further discussion leading to its final conclusion, in which the BPS recommended to NHS England that developing a policy for prescribing rights for some psychologists should be pursued. Along the road to this point, a number of other very serious concerns about biased and misleading information, failure to consult, and extremely poor process, emerged. These were summarised in a letter with over 100 signatories (attached below minus signatures) sent to senior BPS staff on 6 October 2020. Despite chasing this up, the issues raised in this letter have never been directly addressed, and the recommendation went forward.
In contrast, the ACP (the Association of Clinical Psychologists in the UK) carried out a survey of 439 people and found that the majority (58%) did not want prescribing rights for themselves and also had concerns about other CPs being able to prescribe. They found that 17% want to prescribe themselves, 16% were uncertain and 9% did not want to prescribe themselves but had no concern about other CPs prescribing.
We have reason to suppose that there are other agendas are driving the current conclusions, but we hope you agree that the overriding priority is to have a fair and transparent discussion in which we can consider what will ultimately be best for clients and service users and for the unique contribution our professions can make.
Please let me know if you would like to discuss this further with one of the core group of 20 clinical psychologists who have been involved in trying to ensure fair process. If you wish to discuss the issue more generally Professor Peter Kinderman has agreed to be contacted via email on profpeterkinderman@gmail.com If you receive any further feedback from members it would be helpful if you could let me know.
Pat Harvey Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Psychology and Counselling Service Manager (retired) BPS No. 4810
Copy of email letter sent 6 October 2020 to Hazel McLaughlin, BPS President, copied to Sarb Bajwa, Kathryn Scott and Esther Cohen Tovee. Heading: 'Urgent expression of concern about prescribing rights consultation process.' Signed by 102 psychologists.
hazel.mclaughlin@bps.org.uk DCPUKChairDrEstherCohen-Tovee@ntw.nhs.uk Sarb.Bajwa@bps.org.uk Kathryn.Scott@bps.org.uk
Dear Hazel McLaughlin,
We write to express our grave concerns about the proposal to extend prescribing rights to some psychologists, and about the process through which the BPS view is being decided. This decision has the potential to produce major changes in how psychology and the BPS are seen by the general public and in the ways in which psychologists work with people referred to them, as well as how they work alongside other professionals. An open letter to the BPS outlined many other serious concerns, including the growing awareness of overprescription and withdrawal problems in antidepressants, and the overuse and misuse of psychiatric drugs in people with learning disabilities and older adults https://www.madintheuk.com/2019/11/prescribing-rights-psychologists-cautious/ . Equally complex issues are raised by the prospect of prescribing in other proposed settings, all of which deserve careful consideration in their own right.
All of this has serious, undiscussed implications for our core professional roles and independence. Particularly in mental health settings, there is a risk of jeopardising our specialist expertise and the psychological perspective that is so important and already under-represented, thus reducing rather than increasing service user choice. The requirement for prescribing psychologists to use diagnostic categories directly contradicts the DCP Position Statement on Classification (2013) which called for a move away from functional psychiatric diagnosis, and the DCP Good Practice Guidelines on Psychological Formulation (2011), which describe formulation as an alternative to, not an addition to, psychiatric diagnosis. The gravity of the implications in already highly controversial areas, and the strong opinions held on both sides of the argument, demands a thorough consultation process which is open and transparent, balanced and unbiased. It needs to be based on sound methods and evidence and to ensure that BPS members are fully informed about the issues and implications. None of this has happened. This at the very least risks reputational damage to the BPS.
We understand that the Prescribing Rights Task and Finish group is submitting a document to the Practice Board for a final recommendation this week. If the Practice Board agrees, as seems likely, then NHS England will be informed that psychologists want prescribing rights to be extended to some psychologists. Yet there has been no adequate consultation of members. On the contrary, the initial discussion document was mainly based on extremely small numbers and convenience samples from two conferences. The only professional group specifically consulted at this stage was counselling psychologists, in spite of the fact that clinical psychologists are likely to be seriously affected. This document also failed to inform members of many of the issues and evidence relevant to the prescribing rights proposal, as set out in responses to the consultation. What appears to have been the final stage of consultation consisted of a BPS online event which can only be described as a travesty. It was originally set up as a debate between two panels for and against the proposals, so that members could be presented with a wide range of views. Twenty-four hours beforehand, the 'against' panel found out that that the format had been changed, on spurious grounds, to a question-and-answer session with members of the task and finish group and one of their nominees (a psychologist prescriber from the US.) As a result, the 'pro' discussants outnumbered the 'anti' one by five to one.
It is essential that further discussion and consultation takes place, as happened with previous issues. For example, when the clinical supervisor role was first mooted, the DCP conducted a survey garnering 681 responses which were published before any decision was taken. In contrast, this consultation process has been grossly inadequate in the following ways:
Lack of adequate discussion across the BPS membership (and indeed psychologists who are not members of the BPS). An informal poll on the UK Clinical Psychology Facebook site resulted, a few hours later, in over 550 people saying they were unaware of the consultation.
An initial consultation document based on 'how' not 'whether' prescribing rights should be granted; was poorly evidenced; and failed to highlight many of the key issues. For example, the article cited to support the likelihood of psychologists of 'de-prescribing' (Linda & McGrath, 2017), actually found that on the "last full day of patient care" prescribing psychologists in the US had decreased medications in an average of 2.18 of cases but increased them in an average of 2.93 of cases. In addition, over the previous 12 months, 83% of the patients were given a prescription, only 16.33% were seen for therapy alone, and 29.3% were seen for medication alone (Linda & McGrath, 2017).
Failure so far to involve affected divisions, particularly the DCP, which represents the largest group of psychologists in the BPS.
Strong opposition from significant numbers of psychologists (as evidenced by the many unanswered concerns raised in the online discussion; the strong reservations expressed on the UK Clinical Psychology Facebook site; and the open letter to the BPS in 2019 https://www.madintheuk.com/2019/11/prescribing-rights-psychologists-cautious/).
Failure to involve service users adequately.
Lack of clarity about aspects of the proposals (such as the need for supervision by consultant psychiatrists or other medical specialists; the requirement to use a diagnostic framework).
Biased representation in the Task and Finish group, as acknowledged by chair of theProfessional Practice Board Alison Clarke in her article in The Psychologist https://thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/volume-33/march-2020/more-debate-prescribing-rights
Pressure on members of the Task and Finish group to agree to the proposals.
The decision not being taken at the appropriate level of the BPS, given the very major implications for our practice and our professional identity
Additional serious questions about the consultation process, including but not limited to:
– the fact that most questions raised by the audience in the online BPS event were aboutconcerns, but only 3 out of 70 were responded to
– the biased public BPS video on prescribing rights, in which only 5 seconds out of 3 and a halfminutes were devoted to possible disadvantages of the proposal
– the marked failure to clarify the process by which the decision would be made – for example, the precise role that the debate, the email responses and the public consultation will play in the outcome.
We are aware that the Task and Finish Group believes it has already considered all the relevant issues. Clearly, not only has appropriate and serious attention to the many issues involved not been given, but also the process of discussion, consultation, dissemination of information to members and others, and decision making has been shockingly poor. We have been contacted by many colleagues, service users and others who are quite rightly deeply concerned. We fear an exodus of these psychologists from the BPS.
We look forward to a very prompt reply to this issue, given that a decision is due to be rushed through this week. We hope to hear that the process has been suspended so that genuine consultation and debate can take place. We will be pleased to provide any further information you may need. Please can you let us know that you have received this letter.
Linda, W. P., & McGrath, R. E. (2017). The current status of prescribing psychologists: Practice patterns and medical professional evaluations. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 48(1), 38-45.
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DAAS (@DAAS) IS AN AMERICAN ARTIST LIVING IN JAPAN.
Through the process of synthesizing line, geometric shapes, rich textures and vivid colors; DAAS produces images that combine representational, cubist and abstract elements resulting in recognizable forms such as humans, animals and insects.
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- PS3 is one product with different configuration
- PS3 launch date : Nov 11 (Japan), Nov 17 (US/Europe)
- PS3 price : 20GB : JPY 59,800, USD499, EUR499 (incl. VAT) / 60GB : JPY Open, USD599, EUR599 (incl. VAT)
PS3 Business Strategy
Q1. Why will you launch two models with different specs for PS3 ?
A1. PS3 is a computer system and as such, various configurations can be considered. In future, larger HDD may be required for larger content to be saved on PS3. Considering the fact that, nowadays, network connectivity is spreading within the homes, we have decided to introduce a configuration with basic ports. However, these ports, excluding HDMI, are expandable with adaptors available on the market.
Q2. How can users connect PS3 to TV without HDMI output ?
A2. PS3 supports most displays via the AV multi output. Visual quality through AV multi output is comparable to that through HDMI.
Q3. Do you have two color variations of black and silver for two different models ?
A3. This model comes in one color (clear black) only. There may be color variations in the future.
Q4. What is the initial launch quantity for PS3 ?
A4. 2 million units will be shipped worldwide at the launch timing (for the first 3 weeks), cumulative 4 million units by the end of December and cumulative 6 million by the end of March 2007 (we do not disclose the breakdown by region).
Q5. Will you launch the PS3 in the Asian region at the same timing ?
A5. Yes.
Q6. What is the breakdown of the production shipment figures for each model ?
A6. We will decide the breakdown according to the market situation.
Q7. Are you planning to launch another model which has different HDD or interface in the future ?
A7. Like PCs, other configuration with the different HDD capacity and I/O can be considered in the future.
Q8. Where will you start manufacturing PS3 ?
A8. We will start manufacturing in Japan and China simultaneously (we don't disclose the names of manufacturing companies).
Q9. When will you start manufacturing PS3 ?
A9. We will start assembly from summer. Manufacturing of the main semiconductors has already started.
Q10. MS's Xbox360 was launched a year ago and has a head start. How do you feel about it ?
A10. We have set the best launch timing for PS3.
Q11. How is the PS3 network service going to be ? Will you also start the service from day one ? What are the differences between Xbox Live and PS3 network services ?
A11. Apart from providing basic features and functions, the most important element is content and services. Downloading music in SingStar, purchasing or exchanging game data as we demonstrated at E3 press conference and many other new ways of enjoyment will be provided.
Q12. Will the network service be charged ?
A12. Basic services available free for current PCs will be free of charge but content and specific services will be charged from the beginning.
Q13. Are the specifications and design final ?
A13. Very close to final.
PS3 Price
Q14. Why did you set such a price for 20GB HDD model ?
A14. We have set this price so that many users can enjoy PS3.
Q15. Why is only 60GB model open price for Japan ?
A15. Each RHQ decides the price of PS3.
Q16. You have announced in April that more than 100 billion yen of operating loss will be caused from Game segment in FY06. Will the PS3 price have any impact on the forecast ? Was the introduction of two models factored in at the earnings announcement in April ?
A16. There is no change in forecast.
Q17. Won't having two models increase cost ? Can you expect the economy of scale with two models ?
A17. We don't have two different models. It is one model with different configuration just like with PCs. Therefore, economy of scale can be pursued.
Q18. When do you expect to start making profit with PS3 business ? It has been reported by Nikkei (dated May 1st) that the "PS3 business will make profit of over 100 billion yen in FY07." Is it true ?
A18. At the early stage after the launch, PS3 expects losses due to start-up cost, etc. However, there is no change in our business model to make profit from both hardware and software. As we have accomplished with PS2, we aim to make PS3 business profitable as soon as possible, by expanding the platform and continuing our cost down measures by reducing the number of components used in the hardware and cutting the cost of key components including semiconductors. However, it's too early to comment on the timing of the turnaround. We have never told Nikkei that "PS3 business will make profit of over 100 billion yen in FY07."
Hardware Functions
Q19. Are there any additional or modified features from E3 last year ?
A19. Please refer to the specification sheet for details.
Q20. You had previously announced that there would be two HDMI ports, but why does the PS3 with the 20GB HDD not have a HDMI port ? Can Blu-ray content be enjoyed in high quality graphics without HDMI ?
A20. High quality HD images can be enjoyed equally with the 20GB HDD product via the AV multi port (1080p output is also possible with the TV equipped with the D5 input). Analog output from BD will be supported until 2011 and all software published until they can be enjoyed. Standardization of visual image output via home network (e.g. DLNA) is also currently under way.
Q21. There were 2 HDMI ports in your original announcement, but why does the 60GB PS3 have only 1 HDMI port ?
A21. Because standardization of image output over the network such as DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is currently under way, it will become possible to transfer images to multiple displays in ways other than using the HDMI port. It is also possible to connect PSP through the network as a secondary display and enjoy PS3 content remotely (although it depends on the software).
Q22. Can you enjoy progressive images with PS and PS2 titles ?
A22. Not only does PS3 convert images from SD to HD, it also converts interlace to progressive images (upward conversion is done by the PS3 system).
Q23. Can you enjoy full HD PS3 software content with a standard TV ?
A23. Not only does PS3 convert images from SD to HD, it also converts 1080p to 720p (downward conversion is done by the PS3 system).
Q24. Is 60GB HDD large enough for PS3 ?
A24. 60GB is 3 times the capacity of Xbox360 and at the moment we consider it enough to save online game data as well as to transfer various data from other PCs and CE/AV products. If there is need in the future, it is also possible to upgrade storage capacity by exchanging HDD to Serial-ATA 2.5" HDD available on the market.
Q25. Why isn't 20GB PS3 equipped with Memory Stick/SD Memory card/Compact Flash slots ?
A25. PS3 is a computer system. Storage devices can be expanded by using adaptors available on the market.
Q26. The 20GB PS3 does not come with Wi-Fi 802.11, but does this mean that it cannot be connected to PSP ?
A26. Home networking is spreading around the world. With the use of widely available wireless LAN adaptor with USB port, connection to PSP is possible.
Q27. Why did you reduce the number of USB ports from 6 to 4 ?
A27. PS3 is a computer system. Number of ports can be expanded by using adaptors available on the market.
Q28. Why did you reduce the number of Ethernet ports from 3 to 1 ?
A28. We had one input (WAN) and two outputs (LAN) in mind, but given that nowadays network connection is spreading within the homes, we considered that one Ethernet connection to a router would be sufficient.
Q29. Will Linux OS be adopted as you have planned ?
A29. Yes. PS3 is a computer system and Linux OS is adopted as one of the standard OSes.
Q30. How much noise reduction level have you achieved ?
A30. Approximately 29dB (A) (equivalent to slim-line PS2).
Q31. You mention that PS3 adopts a breakthrough six-axis sensing system that lets you control intuitively as if the controller has become part of your body. How does this work ?
A31. "3-posture-axis" of roll, pitch and yaw, plus "3-dimension acceleration information (X, Y and Z)" can be detected in high-precision and in real-time (no more specific details to be given).
Q32. Why did you change the design of the controller to that of PS and PS2 ?
A32. We received many feedback after E3 last year and created the PS3 controller by refining and improving the world's most popular PlayStation controller that shipped more than several hundred million units worldwide, while inheriting its basic concept and design.
Q33. Can the new features be enjoyed with all PS3 titles ?
A33. It depends on the title, but we expect that software developers would proactively make use of the new PS3 controller.
Q34. You say that PS3 provides backward compatibility of PS and PS2 titles, but would you insist that you offer complete backward compatibility even if vibration feature does not work ?
A34. There is no major difference in gameplay even without the vibration feature. We hope a lot of users will support the new PS3 controller with new ways of enjoyment.
Q35. The controllers shown at the booth are all wired, but will the actual product be wireless ?
A35. Yes. We are using wired controllers since there is too much interference with so many wireless devices on the show floor.
Q36. Will PSP be used as a remote controller ?
A36. We will consider the possibility.
Q37. We hear rumors from software developers that there are not enough development tools being shipped. Is this true ?
A37. As evident with many game titles demonstrated at E3, development of PS3 titles is duty in progress.
Q38. How much is the estimated price range of the software titles for PS3 ? Is it the same price as PS2 ?
A38. As a platform holder, we are not in a position to comment on this. As a first party title developer/publisher, we assume a wider price range since software can be delivered through various media including packaged discs and network.
Q39. Are all titles shown at E3 (press conference and booth) launch titles ?
A39. Many of the playable titles shown at E3 are likely to be released at or around launch. Some titles shown as (demo) video may also become launch titles.
Q40. Do all titles shown at E3 support 1080p ?
A40. "Gran Turismo HD E3 2006" is demonstrated at 1080p with frame rate of 60 frames per second. As for other titles, some are 1080p and some 720p.
Q41. How many launch titles do you expect to have ?
A41. We expect the best launch line-up in history.
Blu-ray Disc (BD)
The PS3 will be one of the first BD players on the market with full "BD Live" capability (the ability to access the internet from within the disc and download additional content to the player's internal memory - as well as the ability to enjoy unique, "web-enabled" interactive features, such as bringing up web sites, actor information and bios and related topics in windows (picture in picture) whilst continuing to play the main movie.
The marketing tagline for Blu-ray is Beyond High Definition. The key messaging to support this is :
More High-Def Content
90% of major Hollywood studios, the world's two largest music companies, PLAYSTATION 3 and leading gaming companies all support BD. That means more HD movies, more HD concerts, more HD games and more for you !
More Hi-Def Capabilities
Full 1080p resolution, up to 7.1 channels of surround sound, 50GB of storage capacity, real time internet and network connectivity and interactivity and backwards compatibility with existing DVD libraries.
More Hi-Def Products
Over 85% of the leading consumer electronics companies and the four largest PC brands all support BD.
Region Coding
BD region coding is a simplified version of the DVD region coding system. For BD, the regions are :
Region A - USA and Japan
Region B - Europe, Australia and New Zealand and most of the old PAL territories
Region C - Russia and Asia
BDA specifications stipulate that all BD players, including PLAYSTATION 3, must incorporate region coding and will be single region. It is up to content providers whether or not to apply region coding to their content - all PLAYSTATION 3 games will be region free and will therefore play on any PLAYSTATION 3 regardless of where it was bought.
The technical description of the Controller from the press release is :
"The controller for PS3 employs a breakthrough technology of high-precision, highly sensitive six-axis sensing system that does not require any devices other than the controller itself for seamless interactive operation, thus eliminating additional setting to TVs. With this technology, ways to enjoy PS3 will be further enhanced by accessing PS3 through the network, while retaining the six-axis sensing capability. In addition to "3-posture-axis" of roll, pitch and yaw, "3-dimension acceleration information (X, Y and Z)" can be detected in high-precision and in real-time. In addition to standard key input available in existing controllers, more natural and more intuitive manipulation will become possible as if the controller has become part of your body."
This is an overly technical description, and there is a need to simplify the USP for consumers in terms of features and benefits. The new PS3 controller employs cutting edge technology and is a major and key element of the overall PS3 package.
What this means for users is :
-- The new controller for PS3 enables the user to direct characters, vehicles, aircraft and other game elements in the Yaw, Pitch and Roll axes (3 of the six axes mentioned above) without the use of the traditional directional buttons.
-- In addition, the controller's sensors can detect acceleration in each of the above axes (providing the remaining 3 axes), allowing the user to determine the speed of movement of the object being controlled.
-- There us no requirement for any additional sensors in front of the display.
-- The new controller will also allow users to freely navigate the PS3 controls as well as access, move around and operate the PS3's navigation system (Cross Media Bar) using the same sensor based control system.
-- PS3 will come with a single controller
-- Up to 8 controllers can be used
Not all "Day 1" games will employ the innovative features of the controller, but over time, every developer will use the features.
Have you been forced into this "six-axis" approach by losing the "DualShock Vibration" court case against Immersion ?
Not at all. The technology used for the DualShock is now almost 10 years old. Whilst it was revolutionary when PS One launched, technology has moved on, and SCE is always at the forefront of the technology wave. For the PS3 controller, we are using breakthrough technology, right at the cutting edge of what is possible today.
What about the media reports we have seen suggesting that not all PS2 and PS One titles will be backwards compatible ?
Kutaragi San made clear at the Playstation Business Meeting in March that all titles that complied with the TRC (Technical Requirements Checklist) - essentially a blueprint of how to develop a game on the Playstation platform, would be backwards compatible. Nothing has changed from that statement.
In a few instances, developers have applied short cuts or workrounds in the development process to extract the maximum performance from their games. In some cases, these may be not fully comply with the TRC and additional work may be required to make these titles compatible. Our target nevertheless remains 100% backwards compatibility.
The lack of a vibration function when playing PS One or PS2 games on the PS3 does not affect the gameplay (and we can therefore say that there is full backwards compatibility).
SCEE E3 MESSAGING DOCUMENT
This document provides some potentially useful sound bites and perspectives on the announcements to be made at E3. It is not exhaustive, and should be read in conjunction with the PS3 Q&A. The key points about PS3 are :
-- PS3 is being positioned as a computer system, and not a computer entertainment system. Like other computer systems, it can be upgraded through the use of readily available industry standard adaptors.
-- There will therefore be two initial configurations of PS3, not two versions.
-- With the exception of the HDMI socket, every aspect of the 20GB model can be upgraded using readily available, industry standard adaptors.
-- No SCEE decision has yet been taken on the split of PS3 configurations for the SCEE market.
How would you position the difference between the two versions of the PS3 announced this week ?
Firstly, the PS3 is a computer system. There may be two configurations but the key elements are standard - Blu-ray disc, Cell chip, Giga-bit Ethernet to provide an always-on connection to the network, and a pre-installed hard disk drive (HDD) as standard.
The difference between the two versions is more to do with the customer who will buy the PS3. The 60GB HDD version comes fully-equipped to exploit the very latest in HD display technology. It also has a full suite of interfaces (I/O connections), including an HDMI connection which will allow it to support full HD (1080i/1080p) flat panel displays. This version is positioned at the consumer who has either adopted HD, or who is planning to upgrade to HD display technology in the next few years.
We also recognise that there are many potential PS3 owners out there who are either happy with the quality of their existing TV, or have perhaps recently upgraded to a digital TV and do not plan to upgrade further for the time being - for them an HDMI socket is not essential. For these customers, who will not initially need the PSP/PS3 wireless connectivity, the 20GB version may be more appropriate, and will be better value.
Upgradeability
Like other computer systems, it is possible to upgrade the configuration of the PS3. For both models, it is possible to upgrade the hard disk to any industry standard Serial-ATA 2.5" HDD.
For those with the 20GB version, owners who wish to utilise Memory Stick/SD Memory Card/Compact Flash slots or Wi-Fi 802.11 connectivity to PSP can make use of widely available USB wireless LAN adaptors and other industry standard adaptors. Note : The only non upgradeable element of the 20GB version is the HDMI slot, which can not be added later.
PS3 games will look brilliant on a standard TV, but stunning when viewed on a HD display.
TV Connectivity
The issue of connectivity between the PS3 and the display is very complex and depends on the type of TV (Analog, Digital or HD Ready), the maker of TV (until recently, only Toshiba TVs have component AV connections as standard in Europe, most other Euro TV sets use SCART which can not carry an HD signal) and specification of TV (the very latest HD Ready TV sets have wider connectivity options than earlier HD "capable" TVs from the same manufacturer which may have lacked HDMI), and finally the configuration of the PS3 model purchased.
The issue of which cables to supply with the different configurations of PS3 has yet to be decided
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Wouldn't posting the information found in the document be illegal or at least against the forum rules?
That news site doesn't seem reliable if you ask me, especially since I can't find any other sources at the moment.
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we call things like that a "pr gag" ... some sort of trick. I say its a hoax or a bad trick of sony.
in any case, who cares about the ps3?
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That was a long read, but rather interesting. I might buy a PS3 should the pricing be right on the cheaper model or spend the extra money on the more expensive model should it be worth it.
Btw, I'm curious as to what launch titles will be available when PS3 ships, or are expected to be available.
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-- That's weird, it seems as if he tries to dodge questions well, but failed completely. When asked about removing features, he says there are work-around solutions: but you can purcahse more. So what he's basically saying is we removed features, and will now charge more than needed for the machine, and then charge you again for the features we once promised on delivering with the original product-- maybe i just misunderstood i guess. Also it's abit clear to me now that distinguishing the PS3 as a "computer" instead of a "Video Game System" is suppose to change its percieved value, I suspect. Of course, there's nothing that proves this, it's merely a thought, but it's definitely looking that way.
-- I wonder if that will apply to the Playstation 2 titles as well though ?
-- It's offical, there's no way in hell this leaked information can be legit-- but wrong is always a possibility i suppose.
-- But overall, everything seems rather enticing-- some things i failed to understand though. I just hope they stick too everything they've stated.
DJ-Ready said:
Uhh, I do? Seriously, Playstation has always ruled the console genre, and will continue to rule until the end of existence. Simple as that, no argument.
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Spunky said:
What is it with people and thier silly lies? There was a point in time where the SONY PLAYSTATION DID NOT EXIST.
and will continue to rule until the end of existence.
Prove it?
Remember when Nintendo first released the NES? that's what gave them the name and reputation that they have today and built upon. A very Bold prediction by you though I'll say, it's what any console fanboi will say about their desired console of choice, and you'll just keep running into that difference of opinions amoungst others that bought the other console frim the different company about what console is the best. That my friend would start a never ending argument in RL between certain types of people.
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Blind subjectivity FTL.
Up to 8 controllers can be used
Huh, thats nice to hear.
Talk about publicity stunt...
Sony said:
Or draw a thicker line between PC and Console by giving the middle class a defined choice.
Ravendust
How many times did he need to say 'The PS3 is a computer system'? Great. We get it. If I wanted a computer system, i'd use my PC.
SaiyanPrideXIX
Alright, if you guys can't even let each other speak their opinions without starting this snide schoolyard BS I'm not even going to let the threads fly anymore.
Half of this thread is arguing and anti-Sony borderline flames. Not going to leave it open; you guys have six other threads to diss Sony enthusiasts in, no sense making another one.
Closed. Next time maybe you all will behave more respectfully to one another.


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I'Ching Thomas, ChinaSource friend and contributor recently wrote in response to Gregg Ten Elshof's article, "Might Christians and Confucians Actually Agree about Human Nature?" which appeared in the spring issue of ChinaSource Quarterly on contextualization and the Chinese church.
I appreciated Gregg Ten Elshof's discussion in the spring issue of ChinaSource Quarterly on the possibility of the biblical faith and Confucianism (at least orthodox Confucianism) to agree somewhat on the condition of human nature. This observation is helpful for us as we seek to contextualize the biblical faith in the Chinese culture. Unfortunately, I was disappointed that it did not further explore how this agreement can help us communicate the gospel to the Chinese in an acceptable and relevant manner.
As discussed in Ten Elshof's article, like most world religions and philosophical systems, both Confucianism and the biblical faith recognize that something has gone awfully wrong and we need a solution to our existential problem. Confucius was profoundly moved by the state of the world in which he lived and vowed to dedicate his life to bringing reformation to his world. He concluded that the sociopolitical chaos of his days resulted from the failure of the rulers to fulfil their duties as caretakers of their citizens—they were more preoccupied with their self-interests and employed immoral ways to achieve them. Under the rule of such ruthless men, the common man suffers. These relentless afflictions upon the common man in turn suppress their potential to flourish.
Hence, Confucius put forth the solution of self-cultivation: the only way for a society to experience peace and to flourish was one that consists of Noble Men. Put simply, this is the virtuous cycle of the Confucian utopia where self-cultivating Noble Men govern virtuously (political responsibility) so that the community can live out their social roles according to the prescribed Confucian virtues which in turn create a harmonious and peaceful society that is conducive for the progress, flourishing as well as continual self-cultivation, of men and women towards becoming Noble Men (and women).
Unfortunately, the success of the Confucian project seems to have been thwarted by the weakness of its very driving force—humanity itself. As Confucianism believes the orientation towards good is inherent in everyone, it assumes that humanity in general has a common aspiration for self-cultivation. The success of Confucian ethics presumes moral prescripts and actions as the autonomous realization of human nature that is inherently good. Any effort in moral self-cultivation is based on the autonomous will of an individual and not swayed by external imperatives or duty. In other words, we strive towards benevolence and other moral ideals because we instinctively want to.
However, because Confucian ethics is commonly believed to be based on the goodness of human nature rather than grounded in a divine personal being, the tension between ethical demand/duty and human limitation/weakness is understated. Our a priori assumptions about human nature, as well as where we ground morality, are crucial if we are to succeed in our self-cultivation.
Confucius suggests that we can actualize the good of our human nature by self-cultivation because we are inherently good. However, this is like pulling yourself up by your bootstraps and will remain an impossible task unless we are offered a helping hand.
Sinologist James Legge points out that Mencius' doctrine of human nature was defective because a person's moral duty or obligation is only unto himself or herself and the society. When our moral obligation is perceived this way, even though autonomous, it will never bring us any closer to the Confucian ideals because unless there is divine intervention, our sinful condition will always taint our good intentions no matter how noble.
Editor's Note: For further discussion, read Jesus: The Path to Human Flourishing: The Gospel for the Cultural Chinese, in which I'Ching Thomas seeks to present the gospel in a way that seamlessly corresponds with Confucius' ideals for humanity but with a realistic solution.
Also, see the "Confucius and Christ: Conflict, Compromise or Communication," the 2014 spring issue of ChinaSource Quarterly.
^ Miikka Ruokanen and Paulos Huang, eds., Christianity and Chinese Culture (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdsmans, 2010), 8.
^ James Legge, Chinese Classics, Vol.2 (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1895), 26.
^ Ruokanen and Huang, 9.
Image credit: Confucius by Troy Kasper Photography via Flickr.


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ILO supports the ECOWAS Commission and Mauritania in implementing its policies (e.g., such as the Labour and Employment Policy and Action Plan adopted in 2009, and the Common Approach on migration) and builds capacities in the area of labour migration and counter-trafficking.
Promote regional dialogue on labour migration within the framework of the Regional Tripartite Social Dialogue Forum and within the regional dialogue on free movement and migration (Migration Dialogue for West Africa, MDWA). An important focus is on building capacity and mobilizing engagement of the economic actors – social partners- in the implementation of free movement and its accompanying measures.
Improve labour market information systems and the coordination of the public employment services database for ECOWAS Member States and Mauritania. The availability of reliable information on the labour market is a prerequisite for effective free circulation.
Extend access to and coverage by social security for migrant workers, and the portability of social security entitlements. The ECOWAS General Convention on Social Security is a major step towards better coordination of national social security schemes in the region. Its full implementation coordination and cooperation needs to be enhanced in order to extend social security to migrant workers and their families in ECOWAS Member States.
Strengthen institutional capacity to combat trafficking in persons. ILO supports capacity building of ECOWAS staff, ECOWAS member states and Mauritania. ILO also supports the development of legislative frameworks, law enforcement mechanisms. Specific attention is being given to the mainstreaming of international standards into existing regional policy framework and the development of further regional policies and guidelines for combating trafficking in persons in West Africa.


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After a month in Australia, two Manitoba fire experts arrive home
Published January 9, 2020 Updated January 10, 2020
Manitoba firefighters Andrew Prokopchuk gets a hug from his wife Patti as he and Gerry Rosset return from fighting fires in Australia at the airport in Winnipeg, Jan. 9, 2020.
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In his 38 years as a conservation officer, Gerry Rosset has never seen anything such as the wildfires he helped battle during his five-week stint in Australia.
Mr. Rosset and Andrew Prokopchuk, two Manitoba staff who were among the first wave of Canadians to travel Down Under in early December, returned home on Thursday.
"Very volatile conditions, especially the drought conditions they've had," Mr. Rosset said.
Prokopchuk, who was greeted at the Winnipeg airport with a hug from his wife, said the fires are immense and fast-moving.
"The one fire that we were on was over 400,000 hectares. It was over a 1,000-kilometre perimeter around the fire itself," he said.
"It just kept on growing substantially every day. Every day there was a hard wind, it just grew that much more."
The two men worked in fire-control centres in southeast Australia, helping to co-ordinate and deploy crews and resources. Even though they were at a distance from the blazes, Mr. Prokopchuk recalled the sky being very dark during the day.
Mr. Rosset and Mr. Prokopchuk are among nearly 100 Canadian fire experts who have been sent to Australia since early December. The federal government has offered further aid as the unprecedented fire crisis shows no sign of letting up.
The fires have claimed at least 26 lives since September and have destroyed more than 2,000 homes. The southeast region is tinder-dry and temperatures there were expected to top 40 C on Friday.
Mr. Prokopchuk said Australians were very happy to see assistance from other countries.
"The public – any place we'd go – people wanted to hug us. There was tears," he said.
"We spoke to a lot of people that have lost farms, buildings, houses, cottages. It really affects people hard."
Both men are used to travelling to other jurisdictions to help out, although usually it's within North America. Mr. Rosset said they're glad to be home from Australia, but would likely return if asked.
For now, the men have more immediate plans.
Mr. Rosset said he has some shovelling to do at home after several centimetres of snow hit southern Manitoba this week.
Mr. Prokopchuk said he plans to rest, at least a little.
"Sleeping for a couple of days to get over the jet lag, I guess ... Monday, we'll be back to our regular duties as conservation officers."
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GoTopless asks Harper, Mulcair and Trudeau to stand for the right of women to be topless in public!
Montreal, August 22 – For the 8th consecutive year, the international organization GoTopless is claiming equality for women to be topless anywhere that is permitted for men, and will be out in the streets of Canadian cities – and elsewhere – Sunday August 23rd.
Sylvie Chabot, Raelian Guide and the Gotopless representative for Canada explained: "While some gains in many places in Canada now allow women to exercise this right, few citizens are educated and sometimes even representatives of the law." She added: "Just remember one event that occurred a few weeks ago in Kitchener, Ontario where Tameera, Alysha and Nadia Mohamed sisters were bothered by a police officer of this city for biking shirtless while it is legal in Ontario since 1991." A great mobilization, to which Gotopless participated, had also been organized in Waterloo on August 1st to denounce this deplorable situation.
Gotopless emphasizes that in addition to Ontario, this right is has been legally recognized in Saskatchewan since 1997 and in British Columbia since 2000. It is time that the other provinces follow suit. Gotopless also reminds that the Raelian women, part of the GoTopless group, filed a formal request in August 2014 for support at the offices of Justin Trudeau and Tom Mulclair, requiring that women benefit from the same rights as men. The organization mentioned that these requests remained unanswered.
Sylvie Chabot concluded: "We hope that these two potential Prime Minister of Canada will dare o rule on this women fundamental right in this pre-election period! In the name of freedom and constitutional rights, men and women of different beliefs, sexual orientations and associations will mobilize as long as women are harassed, humiliated or banned from sunbathing topless where men are allowed to, nor to be disturbed when breastfeeding a baby in public."
Gotopless invites all Canadians to join one or the other following actions at 1PM:
Vancouver (BC) : March and demonstration on Robson
Penticton (BC) : Demonstration and March starting at the City Hall
Saskatoon (SK) : Demonstration, River Beach
Toronto (ON) : Topless bike ride along Lakeshore from Windemere to Coronation Park
Montreal (QC) : Celebration at the Mont-Royal tam-tams on Park Avenue, near the Georges Etienne Cartier monument


This paper reviews emerging computer techniques for discovering knowledge from databases and their application to various sets of separation data. The data-sets include the separation of a diverse range of analytes using either liquid, gas or ion chromatography. The main conclusion is that the new techniques should help to close the gap between the rate at which chromatographic data is gathered and stored electronically and the rate at which it can be analysed and understood.


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Dr. Ed Amoroso is currently Chief Executive Officer of TAG Cyber LLC, a global cyber security advisory, training, consulting, and media services company supporting hundreds of companies across the world. Ed recently retired from AT&T after thirty-one years of service, beginning in Unix security R&D at Bell Labs and culminating as Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer of AT&T from 2004 to 2016.
Ed has been Adjunct Professor of Computer Science at the Stevens Institute of Technology for the past twenty-seven years, where he has introduced nearly two thousand graduate students to the topic of information security. He is also affiliated with the Tandon School of Engineering at NYU as a Research Professor, and the Applied Physics Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University as a senior advisor. He is author of six books on cyber security and dozens of major research and technical papers and articles in peer-reviewed and major publications.
Ed holds the BS degree in physics from Dickinson College, the MS/PhD degrees in Computer Science from the Stevens Institute of Technology, and is a graduate of the Columbia Business School. He holds ten patents in the area of cyber security and media technology and he has served as a Member of the Board of Directors for M&T Bank, as well as on the NSA Advisory Board (NSAAB). Ed's work has been highlighted on CNN, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. He has worked directly with four Presidential administrations on issues related to national security, critical infrastructure protection, and cyber policy.
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Champion Front Row Motorsports Engineer to Run Snowflake 100
Dylan Cappello, the championship-winning lead race engineer for Front Row Motorsports (FRM) and its No. 38 truck team, will have no time to waste this week. Cappello, 26, put his name on the entry list for this weekend's Snowflake 100 at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida knowing that he may be in Nashville celebrating a championship with Zane Smith and the rest of his FRM teammates.
With Smith securing the championship earlier this month in Phoenix, it put the plan in place for Cappello to fly from Nashville to Pensacola, with other members of the truck team, to try and race for a win in the prestigious 100-lap pro-late model event. Although it will make for a hectic schedule, Cappello is excited to get behind the wheel of his late model.
"It will certainly be a busy week with the Championship Awards in Nashville and then immediately flying to Florida to qualify and race," said Cappello. "But I would not want it any other way. We all worked so hard this year to win the championship and it will be fun to celebrate in Nashville. I'm going to miss practice, but I know that we'll be ready to qualify. It's just going to be a really fun week and we're all ready to get it started."
Cappello is no stranger to success behind the wheel of a pro late model. In limited starts, he has three wins including the 2022 All-Star Showdown at Irwindale (Calif.) Speedway earlier this year. The one advantage Cappello knows he has going for him this weekend is the interest of his team at the track and at home. That includes Smith who will be watching.
"For sure, I'll be watching Dylan," said Smith, driver of the No. 38 Ford F-150. "He has been a crucial part to this No. 38 team's championship success, so it is only fitting that we root for him this weekend. He's not only a great engineer and teammate, but also a great racer. It's cool when guys on your team race, too. I'll be tuned in and we all wish him luck."
Cappello will hit the track for the Snowflake 100 on Saturday with coverage beginning at 2 p.m. ET on RacingAmerica.tv, click here to find out more information on the PPV broadcast.
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Hey Presto!
Nadia Shireen, adapted for the stage by Laura Lindow
New Writing North for Durham Book Festival
Jubilee Hall, West Rainton, Co Durham
Ziad Jabero, Matthew Gundel, Samantha Morris, Claire Tustin Credit: Topher McGrillis
Matthew Gundel Credit: Topher McGrillis
Claire Tustin Credit: Topher McGrillis
Presto the cat and Monty the dog are best friends. They live in a dirty, smelly (there's poo!) alley. Monty (played by Matthew Gundel) is great at singing, eating ice cream and pulling funny faces, while Presto (Samantha Morris) is a brilliant magician. When the carnival comes to town, Presto and Monty decide to join up with their amazing magic act.
Now Presto is a bit shy so they decide that Monty will front the show while Presto does the magic behind the scenes. It's an amazing success and they are both so happy. But then Trevor off the tele turns up with an offer they can't refuse. Now Monty forgets that he isn't the real magician and success goes to his head. Presto is so upset that he goes away—"Now you see me," he says. "Now you don't."
Can they possibly make up and save their friendship? And if so, how?
And if this sounds like a children's story, that's because it is, aimed at under-7s. It's being toured to 38 venues across the North with a total of 47 performances, plus workshops, and such has been the success of the previous tours in the last three years that many are sold out.
A children's show it may be, but that doesn't make it easy for the company and creative team. Not only are children a difficult audience (no polite silence if they're bored!) but here there's the problem of numerous parts having to be shared between just four actors—and, if they don't do that convincingly, the children will soon let them know!
There are Gundel and Morris whom we've already mentioned as Monty and Presto and then there are Claire Tustin and Ziad Jabero who play two mice (Surely and Vern respectively) and operate and voice two puppets, the rabbits Gwilym and Rhonda (Welsh rabbits. Geddit? The kids almost certainly didn't but the adults would appreciate it!), and Tustin also plays Trevor off the tele.
They all sing and three are accomplished musicians: Tustin playing ukulele and violin (and acting as musical director), Jabero guitar and Gundel a very ad-hoc drum set and trombone.
It's great fun and I and the other adults in the audience thoroughly enjoyed it, but of course it's the kids that count. They were transfixed and there was only one visit to the toilet (many toilet visits = failure) and that little girl was so upset at having to miss part of the show that the teacher who took her had to reassure her that the play would still be on when she got back and she really wouldn't miss much!
It has a good story, of course, but, most important of all, the creative team really know what appeals to children. Laura Lindow's writing is always spot-on and there is nothing of the playing down or patronising in Imogen Cloët's design. All the production values are as high as is possible with a show that has to be fitted up, performed and taken down twice a day in different venues often miles apart.
Director Ruth Johnson, in her third year with the company, really relates to the children and understands them so she gets the pitch exactly right which leads to another New Writing North children's theatre success.
Reviewer: Peter Lathan


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Leskovdol () is a mountainous village in Bulgaria situated in Golema mountain, part of the Balkan mountain range. It is located 45 kilometers north from Sofia and is part of the Svoge municipality. According to the 2011 census 114 people live in the settlement. Several places of interest are located nearby including the Seven Altars monastery, Izdremets peak and a section of the Kom–Emine long-distance footpath.

Etymology
One of the theories is that the name of the village comes from the specific stones - liska () - which could only be found in this area. This local stone was used as a foundation material for the local houses. The other theory is that Leskov comes from the Bulgarian word leska () which means hazel tree.  The Bulgarian word dol  is translated in English as small valley. There are two ways of writing the village's name - Leskov dol or Leskovdol, although nowadays many people have adopted the merged version. Also on most of the maps and in official documents the name is written Leskovdol.

History
It is believed that the village was founded somewhere between the years 1000 and 1300. The legend about the founding of the nearby monastery states that 7 brothers from Bessarabia settled in the mountains around the monastery and brought their families with them. One of the brothers settled in the lands of Leskovdol with his family and thus founded the village. This is just a legend but so far no evidence about the village's history have been found.

Berilova vodenitsa fortress

Historians confirm  that around the time of khan Krum on the northern hills above the village was located a fortress called Berilova vodenitsa. It is not known when exactly the fortress was built but it is known that it was renovated during the time of khan Krum for his march to conquer Serdica. Today on the meadows above Leskovdol, near Izdremets peak, one can see numerous scattered stones and rocks. An ancient Roman road from Vratsa to Serdica also passed nearby.

Ottoman Era
The settlement was recorded as a village and as "Leskovdol" in the Ottoman Tahrir Defter number 370 from 1530. Moreover, in the Tahrir Defter number 151 from 1528 the village had Voynuk households under the Voynugan-ı Istabl-ı Amire military branch, which were Ottoman Christian Soldiers and were tax-exempt.

Wars between 1912 - 1918
20 people from Leskovdol perished in the wars that took place between 1912 and 1918. Their names are inscribed into a memorial plaque on one of the walls of the village church.

Area
The entire territory of Leskovdol - with all of its hamlets, forests and meadows - is a little over 26,2 square kilometers.

Nature and landscape

The landscape is steep, typical for the Western Balkan mountain region. Leskovdol is situated from 700 to 1300 meters above sea level with Vratnitsa being the highest located hamlet at around 1300 meters. Dirt roads link Leskovdol with its neighbouring villages of Bukovets, Brezovdol, Redina (to the south), Želen (to the west) & Bov (to the north).
Wide mountain meadows make up to 39,8% of Leskovdol's territory and are mainly located in the higher parts of the village.
Redinska is the main river which flows through the territory of the Leskovdol.

Flora & fauna
Forests cover a large percentage of the territory - around 55%. The conifers are mainly pines, spruces and firs, while the broad-leaved trees are well represented by multiple species including birches, fraxinus, tilias, fruit trees, hornbeams, walnut trees and beeches.
The fauna in this region is typical for the Western Balkan mountain area. Wolves, wild rabbits, wild boars and hedgehogs inhabit the higher territories and the abandoned hamlets of the village which are not influenced by human activity. Domestic animals such as sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, cattle, cows and donkeys can be seen in the populated hamlets. A small part of Leskovdol's territory is under the protection of Natura 2000.

Division
The village is divided into a number of hamlets, although the largest portion of the population is concentrated in the hamlets Selishte, Popov kladenets, Vratnitsa, Kokeleni babki, Svinove and Dobrolevo bardo. Lozeto () bus stop on the bus route Svoge - Leskovdol marks the border between the territory of Leskovdol village and that of its neighbouring Redina village.

Education

There is a single school named after Hristo Botev which shut down years ago. The local children go to the nearby town of Svoge to continue their education. The first village school was built on the banks of Redinska river but nowadays it doesn't exist.

Culture
Nowadays the village has no functioning schools or chitalishta. Years ago Leskovdol had a folklore ensemble which performed national dances & songs from Bulgaria and from the Svoge region. The traditions in the village are close to the ones typical for the Svoge and Sofia regions.

Demographics
At the beginning of the 20th century the population was at least 800 people and continued to enlarge. The migration towards the cities and the lowering fertility rate are the biggest problems that kept Leskovdol from growing. The unemployment is high due to the location of the village in a mountainous region. In summer a lot of people, mainly from Sofia, come to their villas for the typical summer break.

2011 census

According to the census held on the 01.02.2011 114 people declared to live in the village. Only 36 from them are officially retired.

Buildings
Houses, residential and non-residential buildings cover only around 5% of the entire village territory.
Most of the old houses in the village were built using adobe, rocks and wood. In the late 1960s people, mainly from Sofia, bought parcels in the village's hamlets and started building a second type of houses - villas and bungalows - which they used as a residence for their summer vacations. The villas are built with modern building materials and thus create a mixed look of the village with both typical and new houses forming the background. According to the 2001 census there were 128 local houses, 26 of which abandoned, and 619 other buildings, including villas & barns.

Economy
Woodcutters can sometimes be seen in this area, especially during late summer. Agriculture and animal breeding are developed in the populated areas.
There is a small bar and a shop next to the village hall. They are open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Religion

The entire population consists of Christians. There are three cemeteries - one nearby the village hall, one in Dabeto hamlet and another one in Selishte hamlet, where the village's church is also located. It has an outdoor semantron and was built during the period between the two world wars. It bears the name of Saint Elias. There are no serving priests since the 1970s.

Transport
The road to Leskovdol diverts from the main road Sofia - Mezdra just before entering Svoge. It is 8 kilometers long and is mostly in good condition but only reaches the center of Kokeleni babki hamlet. Apart from that all others roads in the village are dirt roads. There are two charter buses to the village from Svoge every day - one in the morning and another in the afternoon. On Thursday there is an additional bus around noon.

Infrastructure
Almost all of the houses have electricity and water supply. There are no telephone lines except a telephone post in the village hall. The postal code is 2268 although the post is delivered only to the village hall. The TV and radio tower is located in Popov kladenets hamlet. All three Bulgarian mobile operators have complete coverage in Leskovdol. The village hall shut down in the summer of 1999 due to the continuing diminution of the population.

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Villages in Sofia Province


Eddie grew up in San Diego, where he spent his teenage years as a professional BMX Freestyle rider. Next came a career in action-sports video production followed by eight years working as a photojournalist for a Christian missions agency in Sudan, Pakistan, Indonesia and many other third-world countries. Eddie currently works in Christian television.
Eddie became a Christian in 1992, and for most of his Christian walk he struggled with the fears and awkwardness associated with evangelism. As a result, he was not sharing the gospel with anyone. In 2009 God changed his life and now Eddie is an active evangelist, leading outreach teams and explaining the cross of Christ to people on a regular basis. One verse that continually motivates Eddie to reach out to the lost is Romans 6:23: For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Eddie lives in the beautiful metropolis of Wildomar with his sweet wife Carri and their four sons, Jesse ('98), Matthew ('01), Daniel ('04) and Christopher ('09).


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Concern expressed over BBC changes
In a letter to the BBC's Director General, the Methodist Church has expressed 'deep concern' over the announcement of immediate structural changes to the BBC's Religion and Ethics department.
The Manchester-based Religion and Ethics team will be combined with the BBC's Factual department and the newly formed Factual and Religion department will be managed from Birmingham.
The full text of the letter follows:
Dear Mr Thompson,
We write to you to express our deep concern over the recent news of structural changes to the BBC's Religion and Ethics department.
The Methodist Church would like to express our gratitude for the outstanding work of the BBC in the field of Religion and Ethics, on television, on radio and online. The BBC's creativity and authority in their engagement with a vast range of ethical issues, faith groups and life stories not only reaches individuals to whom these matters are important, but also resources public awareness and debate, enriching the life of the nations.
We are seeking your reassurance that under the newly formed Factual and Religion department this work will not only continue to the high standards already set by your dedicated team, but will be given the space and resources to creatively develop.
We would like to express our pastoral concern and offer our prayerful support to all staff directly affected by these changes as they make this transition.
Revd Dr Martyn Atkins
General Secretary of the British Methodist Church
Revd Stephen Poxon
President of the British Methodist Conference
Mr David Walton
Vice-President of the British Methodist Conference


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The Lion Graphic Bible: An epic, comic-book retelling of the Bible for teenagers
'Will undoubtedly attract thousands of children, boys in particular, who would otherwise never have touched the Good Book.'
The Sunday telegraph
We have a fantastic new edition of the popular and beautifully illustrated The Lion Graphic Bible .
The Lion Graphic Bible is a highly original interpretation of the Bible that is an ideal tool for reaching and engaging young people with the Bible and the message of the Gospel.
Illustrated and written in a dynamic graphic-novel style by illustrator Jeff Anderson, best known for his work on the Judge Dredd comic series, and author Mike Maddox.
Remaining true to the story of the Bible, The Lion Graphic Bible is a comprehensive retelling of the Old and New Testament, truly capturing the emotions and characters within the stories and making them engrossing. The Bible is a unique narrative of origins and cosmic powers; of the ageless battle between good and evil; of human potential and human treachery – the very stuff that graphic novels are made of.
Successfully published for over 40 years, refreshed with new covers to reach the next generation of readers. Available in hardback here and paperback here.
The Lion Graphic Bible
By Jeff Anderson and Mike Maddox
For young teens
This graphic Bible comes from Marvel artist Jeff Anderson
An engaging and eye-catching take on the stories of the Bible
An ideal tool for reaching and engaging young people with the Bible and the message of the Gospel
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'Jeff Anderson's stunning pictures literally cover every page with glorious images, while Mike Maddox's text successfully preserves the epic tone…'
'Captures both the drama and the spirituality of the Bible in a way that more conventional retellings rarely manage.'
'Superbly illustrated and comprehensive in its scope…'
Times Educational Supplement
'Quite simply brilliant! … a powerful 256-page package which is sure to communicate well to this most visually-orientated generation.'
Youthworks
About the author and illustrator:
Mr Mike Maddox
Mike Maddox is a freelance writer. Apart from comics, Mike has written six Doctor Who audio adventures and won a New York Radio Award for his play "Mayflies," which starred Derek Jacobi, and Jason Isaacs. Married with two children, Mike is currently preparing for life as a vicar's spouse. He thought The Lion Graphic Bible might take six months. He still finds this funny.
Mr Jeff Anderson
Jeff Anderson is a leading graphic novel artist, best known for his work for Marvel on Transformers and on Judge Dredd. Illustrator of the Angouleme Prize winning Graphic Bible. Readers of Comic World voted him runner-up in the best artist category for his Legends of Larian books. He lives with his wife and five children in Durham, England and is a licenced Lay Reader.


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