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Electronic alert reduces excessive prescribing of short-acting asthma relievers — ScienceDaily
Faye Kyzer 1 year ago
An automatic, electronic alert on general practitioners' (GPs) computer screens can help to prevent excessive prescribing of short-acting asthma reliever medication, according to research presented at the 'virtual' European Respiratory Society International Congress.
The alert pops up when GPs open the medical records for a patient who has been issued with three prescriptions for short-acting reliever inhalers, such as salbutamol, within a three-month period. It suggests the patient should have an asthma review to assess symptoms and improve asthma control. Short-acting beta2-agonists (SABAs), usually described as blue inhalers, afford short-term relief of asthma symptoms by expanding the airways, but do not deal with the underlying inflammatory cause.
"Excessive use of reliever inhalers such as salbutamol is an indicator of poorly controlled asthma and a risk factor for asthma attacks. It has also been implicated in asthma-related deaths. Yet, despite national and international asthma guidelines, excessive prescribing of short-acting beta2-agonists persists," said Dr Shauna McKibben, an honorary research fellow at the Institute of Population Health Sciences Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), UK, and clinical nurse specialist in asthma and allergy at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, who led the research. "This research aimed to identify and target excessive SABA prescribing using an electronic alert in GPs' computer systems to identify at-risk patients, change prescribing behaviour and improve asthma management."
The study of 18,244 asthma patients in 132 general practices in north-east London found a 6% reduction in the excessive prescribing of reliever inhalers in the 12 months following the alert first appearing on patients' records. In addition, three months after the alert, asthma reviews increased by 12%, within six months after the alert, repeat prescribing of SABAs reduced by 5% and asthma exacerbations requiring treatment with oral steroids reduced by 8%.
The alert to identify excessive SABA prescribing was introduced in 2015 on GPs' computer systems that used EMIS clinical software. At the time of the research EMIS was used by almost all general practices in north-east London, and 56% of English practices used it by 2017.
Dr McKibben analysed data on SABA prescribing for patients in all practices in the north-east London boroughs of City and Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Newham between 2015 and 2016. She compared these with excessive SABA prescribing between 2013 to 2014, before the alert was introduced.
She said: "The most important finding is the small but potentially clinically significant reduction in SABA prescribing in the 12 months after the alert. This, combined with the other results, suggests that the alert prompts a review of patients who may have poor asthma control. An asthma review facilitates the assessment of SABA use and is an important opportunity to improve asthma management."
Dr McKibben also asked a sample of GPs, receptionists and nurses in general practice about their thoughts on the alert.
"The alert was viewed as a catalyst for asthma review; however, the provision of timely review was challenging and response to the alert was dependent on local practice resources and clinical priorities," she said.
A limitation of the research was that the alert assumed that only one SABA inhaler was issued per prescription, when often two at a time may be issued. "Therefore, excessive SABA prescribing and the subsequent reduction in prescribing following the alert may be underestimated," said Dr McKibben.
She continued: "Excessive SABA use is only one indicator for poor asthma control but the risks are not well understood by patients and are often overlooked by healthcare professionals. Further research into the development and robust evaluation of tools to support primary care staff in the management of people with asthma is essential to improve asthma control and reduce hospital admissions."
The study's findings are now being used to support and inform the REAL-HEALTH Respiratory initiative, a Barts Charity funded three-year programme with the clinical effectiveness group at QMUL. The initiative provides general practices with EMIS IT tools to support the identification of patients with high-risk asthma. This includes an electronic alert for excessive SABA prescribing and an asthma prescribing tool to identify patients with poor asthma control who may be at risk of hospital admission.
Daiana Stolz, who was not involved in the research, is the European Respiratory Society Education Council Chair and Professor of Respiratory Medicine and a leading physician at the University Hospital Basel, Switzerland. She said: "This study shows how a relatively simple intervention, an electronic alert popping up on GPs' computers when they open a patient's records, can prompt a review of asthma medication and can lead to a reduction in excessive prescribing of short-acting asthma relievers and better asthma control. However, the fact that general practices often struggled to provide a timely asthma review in a period before the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests that far more resources need to be made available to primary care, particularly in this pandemic period."
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We play our roles as we do our footwork on this stage, developing a repertoire of comportment that is both created by and creates culture. While cultural studies often focus on nationality, ethnicity, class structure, and other valid starting points, the fluidity of culture over time, as well as the multiple forms of contact of the digital age, in the view of Hoffman and Verdooren, suggest that we see cultural competence rather as diversity competence, hence the title of the book.
People meet in infinite varieties of situations and contexts requiring a kind of alertness to performance in addition to awareness of one's own and others' cultural group markers. There are ample warnings about not too readily playing the "cultural card" as facile interpretation of others' actions and motives.
As a fundamental antidote the authors present the TOPOI analysis tool (Tongue, Order, Person, Organization, Intentions), a model whose extrapolation and means of application occupy roughly the final two-thirds of the book. The model is a quarter century old and versions of it have played a role in counseling and social work as well as in intercultural studies and praxis. Its method of inquiry, whether used in its entirety as a formative curriculum, or piecemeal as situations suggest, remains worth integrating into our interculturalist toolbox as it stimulates shifts in perspective, so necessary for getting the whole picture without forgetting how diverse details may define it.
Diversity Competence is written in an English that is quite comprehensible for second language speakers (a Dutch language version is shortly to make an appearance). The reader is treated to numerous highlighted examples and mini-cases that often involve either Dutch or Dutch colonial actors (Antilles, etc.), accounts which this reader quite enjoyed, having resided and worked in both urban and rural Netherlands for some years. Humor, a sizeable part of human life and conversation, too often excluded by the danger and detour signs posted by political correctness, meaningfully finds its rightful way into these examples.


The values of Epickids. We have blood in our veins.
Since the moment I started to think about creating EpicKids and see it as a company, I wanted to be different. I knew I had to create "something" more human and fair, and be very proud of it, and that despite all the hours of work and dedication, more people would receive the fruits of it.
You know that I'm a mother of 3 wild beasts 🙂 I'm tremendously grateful about how they are: funny, ingenious, tender and very friendly. They live in a cozy house, safe, full of food and are healthy… We don't have big privileges nor sleep with silk sheets, but we've got all we need. But I know that outside our flat, near and far, a lot of people don't have the basics.
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Rapid Growth in Recent Years
Past Efforts to Control Smut
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It was noon in Washington and the usual crowd of bureaucrats, clerks and tourists filled the sidewalks near the White House. But to their normal midday activities of eating in the parks and window-shopping on the way back to work, another has been added — visiting the dozens of close-by "X-rated" movies and pornographic bookstores. For not only is the area around 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue famous as the president's neighborhood, one of the city's busiest pornography markets is only a few blocks away.
In Washington, as in many other cities throughout the country, "adult" entertainment has become a growth industry, and it is growing in many directions. Once confined to relatively tame magazine stands, strip clubs and peep shows in low-rent downtown areas, the nationwide "porno" trade has mushroomed in recent years, moving into quiet middle-class communities and outlying suburban shopping centers. Just as the territory has expanded, so has the product. Magazines that used to be considered racy, like Playboy and Penthouse, now can be bought in most drugstores, while hard-core erotica — books and films depicting the extremes of explicit sex — are openly sold in a multiplying array of specialty shops. As the line between soft-and hard-core sex continues "to blur," wrote James Cook, an editor of Forbes magazine, every aspect of the industry "is certain to grow."
By one estimate, adult businesses in the United States took in some $4 billion, roughly one-third of the amount Americans spent on fast food, in 1977. That same year, the 10 leading sexually oriented magazines were reported to have generated close to $475 million; the nation's 800 adult theaters grossed over $360 million. Despite the spread of pornography, a May 1977 Gallup Poll found that only 6 percent of those questioned favored relaxing community standards regarding the sale of sexually explicit matter. Forty-five percent said local and federal laws against pornography should be made stricter. This compares with 76 percent who favored stricter laws 10 years ago. In the 1977 poll, 32 percent said their communities had both X-rated theaters and adult bookstores. About the same number of people, 35 percent, said they had seen at least one X-rated film.
Apr. 16, 2004 Broadcast Indecency
Mar. 28, 2003 Movie Ratings
Nov. 17, 1995 Sex, Violence and the Media
Feb. 19, 1993 School Censorship
Dec. 20, 1991 The Obscenity Debate
Dec. 07, 1990 Does Cable TV Need More Regulation?
May 16, 1986 Pornography
Jan. 04, 1985 The Modern First Amendment
Oct. 19, 1979 Pornography Business Upsurge
Mar. 09, 1979 Broadcasting's Deregulated Future
Mar. 21, 1973 Pornography Control
May 17, 1972 Violence in the Media
Jan. 21, 1970 First Amendment and Mass Media
Jul. 05, 1967 Prosecution and the Press
Jun. 28, 1961 Peacetime Censorship
Apr. 12, 1961 Censorship of Movies and TV
Dec. 23, 1959 Regulation of Television
Jul. 29, 1959 Control of Obscenity
Jul. 27, 1955 Bad Influences on Youth
Mar. 21, 1952 Policing the Comics
Apr. 12, 1950 Censorship of Motion Pictures
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Alan F. Lewis papers
Found in: Special Collections and University Archives / Alan F. Lewis papers
Overview From 1973 to 1983, Alan F. Lewis worked for the Public Television Library in a variety of positions. Between 1973 and 1977, he was Supervisor of Acquisitions; from 1977 through 1978, he was Manager of the Public Television Library at the Public Broadcasting Service. In 1979, he became director of Broadcast and Archive Services at the Public Television Library. Finally, in 1980, he was named Director of the Public Television Archives. The collection documents Alan Lewis' career in public...
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Overview Margaret Chisholm's first involvement with educational broadcasting started from positive reviews of a televised course she taught on children's literature at the University of Oregon. In 1967, she accepted an offer to direct the media program of the Seattle school system as well as the area libraries. This job put her on the executive board of public television station KCTS. Later, while serving on the Public Broadcasting Service's Board of Directors, Chisholm participated in the decision to...
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Overview Ralph Steetle began in educational radio at Louisiana State University where he was its director of broadcasting, and helped build WLSU, one of the first educational FM stations in the south. In the early 1950s, he volunteered to work for the Joint Council on Educational Television (JCET) as an associate director, but became its executive director when Richard Hull left. The Joint Council on Educational Television served as an advocate organization for all the channels. While working for JCET,...
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by yeti9000 | August 28, 2008 · 10:03 am
"The House Bunny"
I know there might be some haters out there who think this movie looks kinda lame, but let me tell ya, "The House Bunny" is one of the funniest, sweetest comedies I've seen in years. A candy-colored gem of a movie headlined by Anna Faris in a truly star-making role, "Bunny" is so funny that you actually miss some of the dialog from laughing so hard. Really!
And with a script this witty and fun, you don't want to miss a word. I kid you not, amigos, you will be howling with laughter at some of this stuff.
And though some critics have slammed it as a female "Revenge of the Nerds", as a serious fan of good college comedies, I actually think that is a huge compliment. For like "Nerds", there is a sweetness beneath the laughs here that really elevates the material way beyond the typical frat/sorority house comedy.
Written by Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith — the team that brought us "Legally Blonde" and the vastly underrated "10 Things I Hate About You" — and produced by Adam Sandler's Happy Madison shingle, the movie is such giddy fun that the minute it ended, we wanted to see it again.
Seriously, I haven't felt that way about a mainstream Hollywood comedy since "Knocked Up". And though I waited a few days to buy that when it came out, I promise you, I will be first in line at Target when "Bunny" hits DVD!
Channeling Marilyn Monroe at the peak of her comedic skills, Anna Faris is not only hysterical, but also, like Marilyn in her best roles, almost heartbreakingly sweet. Playing a former Playmate tossed out of the Playboy Mansion on the day after her 27th birthday, Faris finds new meaning and her true calling by helping a group of misfit girls save their crumbling sorority house.
I know that sounds like a pretty basic premise, but, trust me, "Bunny" — mostly due to Faris' sparkling presence — is anything but ordinary. And though she has lit up the screen with some kick-ass comedic performances in the past, this is the kind of role that will make Anna Faris a household name.
And with Reese Witherspoon long having moved on to boring, more so-called "serious" fare, the possibilities for our girl Faris are endless! So, go, Anna!
Of course, as fantastic as Faris is, the movie wouldn't be complete without the amazing supporting cast, all of whom shine here. Colin Hanks, Christopher McDonald and Beverly D'Angelo (as the aptly named Ms. Hagstrom) all seriously rock, but the sorority girls at the loser house that Faris champions are incredible.
I had never seen Emma Stone and Kat Dennings in a movie before, but they are both spectacular. And I think the biggest surprise for me wasn't that Rumer Willis can act — because she really can, and she is hilarious! — but that "American Idol" finalist Katherine McPhee can too.
Playing the pregnant sorority girl constantly eating from a jar of peanut butter, McPhee is a natural comedienne. The scene of her squeegeeing her pregnant belly at the car wash is already a classic, and watching her sing a horribly off-key karaoke version of "Like A Virgin" in a bar will have any longtime "Idol" fan rolling on the floor with laughter.
I should also let you know, that I absolutely loathed McPhee on "Idol" and was prepared to do the same here, but she won me over in a big way. I guess you could say that I finally caught the McPheever! Go, Katherine!
Oh, and speaking of singers…Tyson Ritter, lead singer of one of my favorite guilt-pleasure bands, The All-American Rejects, was also surprisingly good. Anyone who has ever seen one of their music videos knows that this dude has charisma, but the fact that he can back up that charm with some pretty decent acting chops is a pleasant surprise. And the goofy chemistry he shares with Stone in their scenes together is perfect. Really fun stuff!
So, if you're looking for some sweet, frothy Hollywood comedy done right, check out "The House Bunny". Who knows, if you see the movie in Burbank, we just might be sitting next to you…yep, it's that good.
Tagged as "American Idol" finalist, "Legally Blonde" writers, "The House Bunny", Anna Faris, Beverly D'Angelo, Christopher McDonald, Colin Hanks, comedy, Emma Stone, fun movies, Karen McCullah Lutz, Kat Dennings, Katherine McPhee, Kirsten Smith, McPheever, Monet Mazur, Movies, new releases, Playboy Mansion, Rumer Willis, summer movies, The All-American Rejects, Tyson Ritter


Terry Pratchett is one of Britain's most popular, and most valued, humor writers. Since he began his Discworld series in 1983, he's written nearly forty novels set in the same universe, providing an expansive library that outstrips other fantasy authors many times over.
Discworld is about a world, appropriately shaped like a disc, which is held on the back of four elephants, who in turn are standing on the back of a giant turtle that flies through the cosmos. The Disc is a fairly typical fantasy universe, filled with wizards and barbarians and the like, although all of the common tropes are skewed and lampooned relentlessly, and there are numerous parodies, of both other fantasy fiction and of real life figures. At the heart of the Disc is the city of Ankh-Morpork, a den of filth and villainy that most would rather steer clear of. It's a city so rank that it contains legalized Thief and Assassin guilds, because regulated crime is easier to maintain than unregulated crime, or so their logic goes. It's a funny, richly detailed world, and there are dozens of recurring characters.
Despite its popularity, Discworld's transitions into other media have been relatively limited. There have been a few comic books, some radio shows, a brief animation series of Channel 4, and a handful of live action made-for-TV films released in the early 21st century. There are, however, four adventure games based in the universe, many of which take elements from various books but are largely original. The first game, a text adventure, is a pretty faithful adaptation of the first book, but the other three are graphic adventures. In fact, the games often do a better job of representing the Discworld universe than any of its other adaptations, making them quite unique in that sense.
Like many licensed games, the rights for Discworld are in limbo, making it difficult for any re-relases. Hopefully something can be ironed out in the future, to make the first two graphic adventures more easily available, or make Discworld Noir run more readily on modern systems.
Now, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy proved to be one of Infocom's most successful games, so why not go down the same route and adapt Discworld into a text adventure? The Colour of Magic, based on the very first book in the series, puts you in the shoes of hapless wizard Rincewind, as he becomes a guide for the naive tourist Twoflower. The game is divided into four acts and follows the book closely, with the first two acts taking place in the city of Ankh-Morpork, the third in the upside-down dragon city of Wyrmburg, and the fourth in the country of Krull, which is perched on the edge of the disc.
There are occasional graphical portrayals of certain locations, although they're bland and ultimately pointless. The game is slightly bizarre in that it refers to the player in the third person as "Rincewind" rather than in the second person, as typical of other text adventures. It also tried to add to the flavor by requiring that you navigate via Discworld directions – instead of North, South, East or West, you need to use Hubward, Rimward, Turnwise or Widdershins, respectively. It purports to be clever, but it's more confusing than anything. Indeed, the whole of the text parser is pathetic. In order to converse with someone, you have to first type "TALK TO ___" and then "SAY ____," unnecessarily dividing a single command up into two. Good luck trying to get it to understand what you're talking about anyway. At one point you need to feed milk to a cat. You'd think "GIVE MILK TO CAT" would work, but the correct solution is simply "DROP MILK." Certain events occur on a timer, and it's possible to miss them, rendering the game unwinnable. While the text captures Pratchett's prose well (and seems almost to lift from it in spots), these issues immensely hamper the enjoyment and doesn't provide anything new or interesting like the Hitchhiker's game did, so you're better off just reading the book instead.
Another adaptation of The Colour of Magic was released in 2006 for mobile phones, although it's an isometric action game rather than an adventure game.
L-Space The video game section of a big Discworld fan site.


Carol of the Bells is a based on the Ukrainian chant Shchedryk. This version of a holiday classic features both the winds in various roles and the percussion in an extended mallets trio section, where all the wind players rest and it is the percussionists time to shine. Lots of percussion colors are explored here with separate players each required to play bells, xylophone and vibes. This is something a little different at Christmas time with a modern, rhythmically interesting version that is fun to play and listen to.


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Q: Fixing file 'project.pch' has been modified since the precompiled header was built error in Xcode I was recently working on my application messing around in the info.plist section, and since that my application will not run on my test device:

file 'project.pch' has been modified since the precompiled header was built

Something to note is that the app runs fine in the simulator.

Edit: Now I am getting this error instead of the other one:

No such file or directory (/Users/Me/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/MyProject-abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz/Build/Products/Debug-iphoneos/MyApp./MyApp)

How to regenerate the info.plist file?

A: *

*Close your project or workspace.

*In Finder: ⇧shift+⌘cmd+G

*Paste: ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/

*Delete the ModuleCache folder and empty trash.

*Open up your project.

*Clean: ⇧shift+⌘cmd+K

*Build: ⌘cmd+B

A: I constantly had this since upgrading from Xcode 4.6 to Xcode 5 with iOS projects when using command line build (xcodebuild).
What worked for me is to use this as command line build command:
xcodebuild -project path/to/my.xcodeproj -configuration Debug clean build

Before this, I've tried:

*

*Clean the project in Xcode GUI.

*Delete the offending pch file.

*Delete the offending pch file's parent folder.

*Delete the DerivedData project folder.

None of the above worked for me under Xcode 5.0.2, Mavericks, iOS7.
Note that the problem didn't happen to me when using Xcode GUI.

A: In my case the error message had a small hint:

note: after modifying system headers, please delete the module cache
  at
  '~/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/ModuleCache/5CYAJ91AZCB7'

I tried and it worked.

A: I just go to directory "/$HOME/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/", delete everything there

A: Simply touching the project's pch file solved this issue it for me :
touch Test.pch

A: Just Click Product from the menu and select Clean

Product>Clean

Worked fine for me.

A: I got the same problem. My error said like I need to delete the cache in the below locaition,

Users/myusername/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/ModuleCache/3FGETKFCU0N0W

3FGETKFCU0N0W was a folder, when I deleted it and then clean build the project. Then the error disappears.

A: rm -rf ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/

A: If you use AppCode you can try  remove content form:
/Users/[Username]/Library/Caches/appCode30/DerivedData/
Worked for me :)

A: *

*Product -> Clean

*Product + Option -> Clean Build Folder

*Close Project or Workspace

*Clean 'ModuleCache' path in Finder.

Worked for me in Xcode6 GM and iOS 8.0.

A: When the .h file of a Library Provided with Xcode is changed (even a space), this error could occur.
The following maybe tried in order to fix this issue

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*In, Project -> Build Settings, change Precompile Prefix Header to NO
OR

*Run rm -rf ~/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData and Clean Build

A: You could try a deep clean (not the same as Product > Clean) - Option+Command+Shift+K
Note: this means the clean the build folder (by pressing Option + Product -> clean folder)

A: For me, this problem is only occurring in Xcode 6 beta version, So I switch back to Xcode 5, and now problem is solved.
I tried all the steps suggested by all users here, but no one worked for me.
So, if you have both versions of Xcode and have issue only in Xcode 6 beta, then switch to Xcode 5 and clean the project, problem will be solved.

A: Also, just open terminal, and delete the .pcm file that has been generated (Xcode 6 onwards)
rm <path-to-pcm-file>

A: If you get this when switching between git branches, try adding this post-checkout hook which will clean your project every time you change branch.
!/bin/sh
xcodebuild clean -configuration Debug

Save as .git/hooks/post-checkout relative to your project root and don't forget chmod +x .git/hooks/post-checkout

A: I tried these one by one but failed to build and run my project. So I changed Precompile Prefix Header to NO as mentioned by @Abhilash Gopal, then I reset the simulator,deleted the derived data, removed the corresponding .pcm file(In my case it was the UIImage.h from UIKit framework, so removed the UIKit.pcm).Then I cleaned the project and only then I was able to build it successfully. In earlier versions of Xcode these files were locked basically and were not allowed to edit. But its not the case now. Hope this helps someone who face the same situation.

A: The only solution there worked for me was running the following command:
sudo rm -R /var/folders/

But that gave me a lot of troubles in OS X.
I thought because /var/folders/ is for temporary files it should be okay to just empty anything in it.
But I was wrong see the following post: link
And the problem you described occurred every-time I tried to build my Xcode project - I'm building it from the CLI though Jenkins.
Which means I couldn't run the rm command every-time. So I found some inspirations and wrote the following ruby script which solved my problem:
#!/usr/bin/env ruby

require 'fileutils'

cache = Dir.glob("/var/folders/**/com.apple.DeveloperTools*")
FileUtils.rm_rf(cache)

I hope it would be helpful to someone.

A: Deleting project.xcworkspace did a trick for me.
project.xcworkspace is a directory which describes schema of current Xcode workspace state. Each time Xcode is launched it will regenerate project.xcworkspace if not exist already.
In order to delete project.xcworkspace:

*

*Right click on your project file yourProject.xcodeproj

*From drop-down menu choose Show Package Content

*Purge xcworkspace file

A: If you are building on command line using xcodebuild remove '-parallelizeTargets' option passed to the command. That fixed the issue for me

A: After going through a lot of answers and helpful suggestions, I found out the solution to be: Uninstall Xcode 6 and reinstall it through the available dmg file and then install all the components for Xcode.
Product + Option -> Clean Build Folder, Clean Build Project, Deleting Module Cache files and Derived data files, using touch .pch, deleting pcm file, using command line to remove var/folders  (Surprisingly, all of this did not help in my case)
Was stuck at it for more than 3 hours before finding the solution. Hope this helps someone.
Thanks.

A: Just open terminal and fire below command:
rm /Users/pratik/Library/Developer/Xcode/DerivedData/ModuleCache/LKL48GNAN6S7/UIKit-2X95M2Q1NPNPL.pcm

give your file path which return .pcm error. and then Clean Project and Run...Enjoy!!!

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Consumers are terrified of the dystopian futures, often depicted in popular science fiction, becoming a reality. A third (33%) of the UK population are concerned that AI robots will cause a real-life apocalypse according to a new study into consumer attitudes by Kaspersky. Many of the study's respondents also admit they are overwhelmed by AI, as well as harbouring fears that the technology could one day outsmart mankind.
Rapid development of artificial intelligence and social robotics has led to consumers becoming wary that this technology may threaten humanity. In fact, almost four-in-10 respondents (39%) are terrified that the worst-case scenarios of AI and smart devices turning bad – as highlighted in films and TV shows such as The Terminator and i,Robot – could come true.
Despite the rise in the number of smart devices and services on the market, consumers still fear that humans could one day be intellectually inferior to robots. Nearly four-in-10 (39%) of us are concerned that AI robots will outsmart mankind by 2045 and the same number admit to being scared of robots programmed with emotions. Surprisingly, this particular answer jumps to 55% amongst 25 to 34-year-olds – those who, one might assume, are more accustomed to using AI technology than other generations.
As part of its investigation into public attitudes towards AI, Kaspersky found Millennials are more worried than other demographics. Nearly half (49%) fear Hollywood-style worst-case scenarios, with 44% concerned that AI robots will cause a real-life apocalypse.
"We must all do our part in playing down any scaremongering or misinformation about AI technology. While some products and services, like smart speakers, may seem incredibly intelligent and capable of seamlessly meeting our needs, they are all designed with a defined, specific purpose," comments David Emm, Principal Security Researcher at Kaspersky.
"The key thing for consumers to remember is that while AI solutions cannot outsmart them, they can be hacked by cybercriminals who could pose a real risk. There is a very long way to go if such technology is ever going to threaten civilization without human intervention, and it is even estimated that developers are more than a century away from creating true AI."
Besides the doomsday outcomes raised above, consumers also have more immediate concerns about how AI will influence the workplace. For instance, 60% are concerned that jobs could be replaced by AI technology in the future. Almost half (49%) agree that today's children will find it hard to get a job in adulthood because of AI technology.
Learn more at www.kaspersky.com.
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Print of the season? you guessed it --- Tribal print! I love the fact that this print has made the scene into high fashion, because really I find it to be lovely and stunning if done right. Here are a few of the items I personally love and would like to have in MI closet!


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Q: shell script for the changing the element of xml I want to change the value of my xml "abc.xml" element  to the value that is stored in the variable $value i.e
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Actress Samantha Akkineni Turns Entrepreneur, Launches Her Own Fashion Label Saaki
Well known Telugu and Tamil film star Samantha Akkineni is all set to become an entrepreneur. The fashionista announced that her new fashion label will be launched soon. Earlier this year, Samantha also launched a pre-school in Hyderabad.
Announcing the launch of her business venture, in a short video on Twitter Akkineni revealed her fashion brand will be called 'Saaki'. She wrote: "Saaki has been a dream of mine and my baby for many months. It is a reflection of my love for fashion and my journey in life. Launching soon. Hope you like it (sic)."
She also recollected how as a college kid she couldn't afford an outfit with a designer label, hence she mentioned that this is her way of reminiscing old memories.
Check out Samantha's latest post here:
Saaki @saakiworld is finally here! Saaki has been a dream of mine and my baby for many months. It is a reflection of my love for fashion and my journey in life. #saakiforyou #launchingsoon Hope you like it 💜 pic.twitter.com/cJ31pAY5Zo
— Samantha Akkineni (@Samanthaprabhu2) September 5, 2020
In the video, she announced that her aim is to make fashion "affordable and accessible to everyone". The Super Deluxe actress Akkineni said the designs will reflect her signature style. Sharing that the venture has been a dream of her and her actor-husband Naga Chaitanya's Samantha wrote on Instagram, "While I've thought of building something like this for many years, I've finally been able to work with a wonderful team to bring it to life. This is my way of reaching out to all of you who have supported me and constantly given me so much love over the years."
Actor Samantha Akkineni launches her own clothing line, says that she aims to make designer outfits accessible to everyone.
Early this year, Samantha launched a pre-school in Hyderabad.
Samantha is married to Naga Chaitanya. They have co-starred in films like Manam, Ye Maaya Chesave and Autonagar Surya
"It's more special because we have been able to work through the most challenging times over the past few months as a team. I'm very excited and nervous at the same time about finally sharing it with all of you," the 33-year-old actress added with joy.
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On the acting front, Samantha was last seen in Jaanu, the Telugu remake of the Tamil film 96.
Samantha and Naga Chaitanya, who co-starred in films like Manam, Ye Maaya Chesave and Autonagar Surya, got married in 2017. "Before I even started my acting career, I was enamoured by fashionable people and styles in magazines. I remember when I was in college, there was no way that I could afford a designer outfit. Since I started acting, I've had the honour of wearing clothes designed by talented designers," the actress said in the video.
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Meanwhile, she is prepping for her next romantic-comedy Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kadhal alongside Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara. She has recently completed shooting for the second season of The Family Man.
Also Read: Who Is Kannada Actress Ragini Dwivedi, Summoned For Questioning In Drug Scandal
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Sci-fi films have promised us a lot of tech we should have by now. Where are our flying cars and jetpacks? Why aren't we living on Mars? Worst of all, Back to the Future Day came and went and we still don't have hoverboards. Anything claiming to be a hoverboard hasn't really lived up to the name. There are the Segway-like hoverboards that don't, you know, hover. And there have been experimental hoverboards that barely leave the ground, can't be steered, and are ultimately disappointing.
For those who think the Flyboard Air is a fake..... A normal training day @ ZR ....???Stay tuned this week end we break a record ????
The fact that viewers of the videos are claiming that the Flyboard Air is fake shows just how amazing this tech is if it's real. This wouldn't be the first hoax in the world of hoverboards. Have we been duped once again or is it the real deal? We're taking a close look at the videos to spot evidence of editing but so far it looks good. If fake, it could be a PR stunt to bring more attention to the regular water-powered Flyboards. Time will tell if it's legit but the optimists in us really want to have a go as soon as possible.


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Most would simply define learning as the acquisition of knowledge. While that may be technically accurate, in my experience true learning is something that changes behavior. My father used to say that "people change, but not very much." So the question is: how do we facilitate more positive behavior change in the workplace?
You may take a class on how to use a spreadsheet to track income and expenditures, but it's not true learning unless you actually track your income and expenditures in a spreadsheet. You may understand how the American Electoral College works, but you haven't truly learned how it works until you explain the importance of voting to someone else. Likewise, in corporate training, you may take a class on the importance of correct ergonomics in your desk setup but you didn't truly learn anything unless you configure your desk so that it is ergonomically correct. True learning can only be quantified – and that can only be done if behavior changes.
Measuring learning is not always easy, but is almost always necessary. Often in professional learning and development we refer to Donald Kirkpatrick's levels of training evaluation (Kirkpatrick and Partners, n.d.) – levels one through four. Over the years support for Kirkpatrick's model of evaluation has waxed and waned, but it's still one of the most robust models available.
Level one refers to training participants impressions of the training (for example it asks questions like "how was the training?" and "Did you like the room?" and "Was the instructor knowledgeable?" for instructor-led training or "how easy was it to navigate?" for eLearning). This isn't a measure of behavior change. I've encountered some who insert questions like "how much will this training improve your job performance." I'm skeptical that predictive self-evaluation is something that should inform actual behavior change judgments because the most reliable way to predict future behavior is to look at past behavior (Franklin, 2013).
Level two is a participant's score on some sort of training test or quiz – it could be multiple guess or even some sort of application-based assessment, but usually takes place right after training. Level two evaluates knowledge and answers the question "did the participant memorize what we wanted her to learn?" But it doesn't measure behavior. For that, one must look beyond simple assessments. Level two assessments are more effectively used as a tool to reinforce what has been learned, which requires prompts, coaching, and flexibility thus eliminating any objective statistics.
Level three is where, I argue, the most value comes from evaluation and training assessment because it measures behavior change. For example, let's say an insurance company is struggling because its entry-level claim adjustors continue to miss state department of insurance (often referred to as "DOI") deadlines for communicating to their customers who are involved in an accident. The training department does some analysis and finds that adjustors miss the deadlines because they're not aware of two thing: 1) the deadline itself and 2) the negative implication missing those deadlines has for the company and the customer. To overcome this problem, the training team designs a three-minute video that illustrates both points. In the background, they measure the adherence of that particular DOI rule after the video is pushed to the adjustors. The comparison of how well adjustors adhere to the rule after the training to compliance rates before the video is Kirkpatrick's third level of evaluation – behavior.
Level four measures impact to the business, based on potential behavior changes (level 3), and is useful when determining the worth of training – was it worth the effort in time, money, and labor. Ultimately, if one can prove positive level four results, it's clear that the training was a success.
Using Kirckpatrick's model, it's clear that training which only addresses knowledge issues is likely a waste of time. But that is how most training is developed. The table below lists corresponding good and bad examples of how a training approach can either impact behavior or only address the basic knowledge level.
Asynchronous eLearning The situation: Pager-turner compliance training about information security awareness.
Why it's a problem: It's boring and except for those who are looking for ways to avoid actual work, they're not going to learn anything or change their behavior. The situation: A short email to employees with a brief warning that the IT department is going to send faux malicious email to see who falls for the trap, and then follow-up with those individuals.
Why it's a benefit: other than being just another email to deal with, this solution saves time and cognitive energy while accomplishing the same goal – making sure people employ tactics to avoid malicious software being installed on their computers. It is an instant application of skills and knowledge. It includes information but quickly evaluates behavior change and reinforces appropriate behavior by leaving those employees alone who don't fall for the fake malicious email but also coaches those who do.
Why it's a problem: Nobody learns this way. Nobody. Participants will retain very little of what is explained, especially if they don't proactively try to apply it right away. And there is no way to observe behavior change until participants are back on the job. The situation: Instructor scaffolds context and understanding with contextual explanations, asks for audience input on why learning this new application is important, primes learners by listing steps to resolving a common problem, demonstrates how it's done, and then allows time for participants to apply what they've learned in the classroom while the instructor answers questions and coaches with helpful feedback.
Why it's a benefit: This is how people learn. They need to know why it's important, understand the context, and get a chance to apply what they've learned with a coach nearby to help answer questions.


Is This the Perfect NYFW Airport Outfit?
New York Fashion Week has finally arrived, which means that stylish women from across the globe are all flying straight into JFK (or LaGuardia… or Newark… but you get the picture). We're already gearing up for the major street style we'll be seeing over the coming week, but what we're really curious about is the ensembles trendsetters are wearing to travel. In part, that's because we're always game for stylish yet comfortable outfit ideas, but it's also because while street style tends to be all about setting the trends, travel outfits feel a bit truer to our low-key individual style.
So whose outfit has impressed us thus far? That would be Aimee Song. The style setter arrived at her hotel in SoHo in a tried-and-true NYC uniform: head-to-toe black. Song styled comfy sweatpants and a black tee with a cool leather moto jacket to add a bit of an oomph to her cozy ensemble. To finish, she opted for sneakers, contrasting her outfit with a pair of taupe Nikes. The ensemble manages to find the balance between ease and fashion effortlessly, so don't be afraid to give the look a try on your next flight.
Check it out below, and shop pieces inspired by her ensemble!
On Aimee Song: Nike sneakers.
Aimee Song opted for a cozy all-black look, which she finished off with an edgy moto jacket and cool (yet comfy) sneakers.


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Oct. 14, 2014 / 11:19 AM
U.S. Navy opens ballistic missile defense facility in Romania
The U.S. Navy has officially opened a facility in Romania as part of a ballistic missile defense system for NATO.
Richard Tomkins
Part of the Aegis Ashore ballistic missile defense system. Lockheed Martin
DEVESELU , Romania, Oct. 14 (UPI) -- The U.S. Navy has established a support facility in Romania as part of NATO's overall ballistic missile defense system.
The Naval Support Facility in Deveselu. Romania, was officially established earlier this month during an establishment and assumption of command ceremony.
It will become operational next year, the Navy said.
"This is a historic occasion because ballistic missile threats to the U.S. and our allies are real and growing," said Rear Adm. John Scorby, commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia. "Fortunately, NATO's capabilities and defenses against these threats are also real and growing."
The missile defense shield for Europe, called Aegis Ashore, was originally proposed by then-President George W. Bush and is now is part of the U.S. plan for a phased deployment of a missile defense umbrella in Europe for defense against ballistic missiles.
The system being established uses nearly the same technology used on U.S. Navy Aegis-capable guided-missile destroyers and cruisers for detecting, tracking and destroying in-coming missiles.
The Navy said NSF Deveselu will utilize both a SM-3 missile interceptor battery platform and an Aegis SPY-1 radar platform. The SM-3 missiles will have no offensive capability and only target incoming ballistic missiles launched by hostile countries.
"Naval Support Facility Deveselu will be a crucial component in expanding the effectiveness of NATO's overall ballistic missile defense system," Scorby said. "It will also address the threat posed by short and intermediate range ballistic missiles to U.S., European and Allied personnel and assets throughout the region."
A facility similar to that in Romania is planned for Poland. Currently the Navy plans for a total of four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers to be based in Spain to bolster the ballistic missile defense system for Europe.
NSF Deveselu is about 430 acres in size at a former Romanian military base. It will feature a fire-control radar deckhouse with an associated Aegis command, control and communications suite.
Its SM-3 missiles and launch modules and be manned by U.S. military personnel. U.S. government civilians and support contractors will also be located at the facility.
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Inom statistiken är 68–95–99,7-regeln en kortform för att göra det lättare att minnas de procenttal kring det aritmetiska medelvärdet för en normalfördelning som svarar mot en bredd av två, fyra och sex standardavvikelser, eller mera precist, där 68,27 %, 95,45 % respektive 99,73 % av värdena ligger inom en, två och tre standardavvikelser från medelvärdet.

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Inom de empiriska vetenskaperna anger tresigma-regeln att "nästan alla" värden ligger inom tre standardavvikelser räknat från medelvärdet, det vill säga det är empiriskt meningsfullt att behandla en 99,7 % sannolikhet som "nästan säkert". Denna heuristiska användbarhet beror naturligtvis på den fråga som behandlas. Inom till exempelvis sociala vetenskaper kan ett resultat anses vara "signifikant" om graden av konfidens är av samma storlek som tvåsigma-effekten (95 %), medan det inom partikelfysik finns en konvention om att en femsigma-effekt (99,99994 % konfidens) krävs för att räknas som en "upptäckt".

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Colin (Idris Elba) is a very bad man, who police believe is a serial murderer but who they've only managed to lock up for manslaughter. After a parole hearing he escapes custody and heads for the house of his girlfriend, whom he promptly kills (just in case we were wondering just how bad he is).
He then ends up on the doorstep of wife and mother Terry (Taraji P. Henson) after having car trouble. After some initial suspicion she invites him in out of the rain to wait for a tow truck. As you might have suspected things don't go smoothly, and following a little early flirtation things start to get increasingly dangerous, with Terry slowly realising she's got a complete nutcase in the house.
As many have already suggested, it's difficult to tell what drew such talent as Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson and Luther director Sam Miller to No Good Deed. It's the sort of cookie-cutter script that we see hundreds of times every year being released straight-to-DVD, but not normally which such good actors involved – and there's very little about it that would have made it much better. Everyone puts in their all and it's obvious Elba and Miller have spent a lot of time trying to give their serial murderer both charm and depth, but it doesn't really work (not least because it's difficult to take a killer called Colin seriously).
There are a couple extremely good sequences, with one in particular that involves Henson being unable to tell the police what's happening being extremely tense (if also extremely clichéd). However the biggest feeling you'll having watching No Good Deed is that everyone involved should be working on far better material than this, as they've got what it takes to make something brilliant.
Oh, and you'll also learn that if anyone called Colin knocks on you door saying they need help, you should slam the door in their face.
It's one of my laws of the film world is that if a DVD says on the cover 'From the producer(s) of…', the movie that's on that DVD is going to be rubbish. That's particularly true here where the only thing they can think of to boast about No Good Deed is that it's from the producer of Obsessed, a 2009 movie starring Elba and Beyoncé that few people remember and which has an abysmal 4.9/10 rating on IMDB. Is that really something you want to call attention to?
Overall Verdict: The script runs through every cliché and hackneyed moment that a home invasion thriller has ever thrown up, and does it in a slightly dull fashion. Elba and Henson do their absolute best and give decent performances but they're got virtually nothing to work with.
Special Features: 'Making A Thriller' Featurette
Reviewer: Tim Isaac
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Diagnosis: Test pyriform, with a distinct large neck, with faint bulging sides. Test composed of particles of quartz, sometimes with diatom frustules. Nucleus large with very small granulated dispersed nucleoli. Zoochlorellae often present, giving the test a green appearance. Pseudopodia can be very long and branched.
Dimensions: Penard: 225-230 µm, nucleus 50-55 µm. My observations: 215-440 µm, aperture 82-115 µm, nucleus 46-75 µm.
Ecology: This species is not rare in peat bogs, ditches with Sphagnum-contact and small streams in the Netherlands. Between waterplants and on sediments, often together with D. corona and D. urceolata.
Remarks: It's a large species that can be easily identified if the typical neck with convex sides is present (Fig. 1 and 2a-b), otherwise it could be confused with species of the D. pyriformis complex (Fig. 2c and 5). The mineral particles are often rough and relatively large, giving the test a rough appearance.
I observed three times Difflugia capreolata feeding on D. oblonga and one feeding on D. corona. I also observed specimens feeding on rotifers. One rotifer was sucked empty within ten minutes.
Rotifers on their turn are parasiting on Difflugia capreolata. Several times I observed eggs of rotifers inside the test, behind the plasma. One time a young rotifer (Proales sp.) had zoochlorellae in his stomach and was eating inside the test. It seems that rotifers put their eggs inside the test to protect them against predators. A nice introduction is written by Prof. Dr. Willem De Smet.
Fig. 3: Nucleus, strongly compressed. The uncompressed nucleus couldn't be measured. Right: detail: nucleoli close to the nuclear membrane.
Fig. 6: Original drawings of Penard (1902) in Faune Rhizopodique du Bassin du Leman.
Fig. 7: This specimen of Difflugia capreolata was stained and mounted by Penard. He send this slide to the late Dr. A.A. De Groot, who was so kind to give it to me.
Difflugia capreolata feeding on D. pyriformis – drawing Ferry Siemensma.


Day 82 – Shopping, a photo by Rob Finlay Music on Flickr.
Day 80 – Back in New York, a photo by Rob Finlay Music on Flickr.
Day 78 – Washington Monument from Lincoln Memorial, a photo by Rob Finlay Music on Flickr.
Day 66 – Grey Jay, a photo by Rob Finlay Music on Flickr.
Alone with Old Faithful & the Stars, a photo by Rob Finlay Music on Flickr.


This Summit will bring together former prisoners, advocacy organizations, faith based organizations, healthcare providers, activists, re-entry programs, parole/probation officers, and prison staff. Through panels and workshops, we will explore health and re-entry challenges facing persons who are incarcerated and persons re-entering our communities, including HIV, mental health issues, substance use, housing, employment, mentorship and educational programs. Learn more and see individual workshops by clicking here.


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Foreign firms take advantage of power crisis in Mindanao
5/07/2013 News
A consumer group in General Santos is decrying the recent events where foreign companies are taking advantage of the Mindanao power crisis to the detriment of the Filipino people.
Roy Sande of the Consumers Against Exploitation decried the signing of the Power Sales Contract between South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II) and Peak Power, a subsidiary of an American company, A Brown. "This US company did not only sign a very expensive contract. The signing itself was anomalous as the essential provisions of the contract were left blank," Roy said. "Clearly," he said, "this is a firm trying to take advantage of us here in General Santos City."
The group also pointed out that this company has been singled out by human rights groups in Mindanao for its participation in the harmful expansion of palm oil plants.
Sande claimed A Brown, through its subsidiary Peak Power, signed a contract with blank pages. Pointing out the essential provisions that were left blank, Roy likened it to SOCOTECO II signing a blank check.
"Murag nakamenos sila sa amo mga consumer, porke wala me suga, bisag unsa na lang puede nila ilabay sa amo. Abe nila dili me makakita!" (They (SOCOTECO II) think we are stupid. Just because we have no lights, they think they can throw anything at us because we won't see anyway), Sande lamented.
"Diha sila nasayop!" (That's where they are mistaken), Sande warned. He said that they will not stop until SOCOTECO II scraps the Peak Power contract.
He also pointed out that last week, Energy International (EI) participated in and won the bid by SOCOTECO II for a 2-year diesel power supply for the electric cooperative. EI is not too well known in the local power industry. Their website (http://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-international-corporation) states the EI, based in Michigan, USA, was established in 1979 as a company serving the HVAC Industry. EI is supplying contractors, consultants, municipalities, government agencies, airport & seaport authorities, as well as end-users and OEM manufacturers.
"Unsa ang pagtan-aw nila sa amo, bo-ang?" Roy asked. He said SOCOTECO II is not buying air-conditioners but power plants.
The consumer group pointed out that while EI submitted the lowest bid, it reportedly did not comply with the bid's terms of reference (TOR).
The TOR required the bidders to post a cash performance guarantee in the form a check or remittance to be deposited to the account of SOCOTECO 2. EI, however, only submitted a Letter of Credit.
"Ngano man ip-lusot nila ning bidder kung wala siya ka-comply? Ing-ana na ba gyud ka babaw ang pag-tan-aw nila sa amo? Ngano pa ipa agi sa bidding? Ginaliba lang me!" (Why did they allow the bidder to submit a non-complying bid? Is that how low they (SOCOTECO II fficials) think of us? So why go through a bidding? Just to hoodwink us?)," Sande and his group lamented.
If the TOR were to be followed strictly, since an LC is not eligible as a performance guarantee, EI would have been disqualified from the bid. Only cash bonds were supposedly acceptable to ensure that only qualified bidders would participate. Nonetheless, SOCOTECO II allowed EI to participate.
Sande pointed out that if it were a Filipino company, it would have been disqualified right away.
The group also pointed out that this same consortium did not deliver power plants they were supposed to deliver in the past. Cesar Hernandez of the consortium is the President of 3i that failed to deliver in 2007, 30 MW in Marinduque, Tablas, and Romblon. This failure to deliver, according to the group, was in spite of the approval of the Energy regulatory Commission (ERC).
"In spite of this information, SOCOTECO II accepted their bid," according to Sande. "We, the consumers, will stand to lose because if the bidder cannot deliver, they have nothing to lose because they did not deposit any CASH bond." .
The group vowed not to stop going against what they believe is a systematic exploitation by foreign companies of the Filipinos. "They might have the money and power now, but we are not going to stop until people, like EI's and A Brown's, are stopped by the Filipino people.
The group has called on SOCOTECO II officials to stop entering into contracts with these firms. (JMJ)
Foreign firms take advantage of power crisis in Mindanao Reviewed by minbull on 5/07/2013 Rating: 5


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Cone's Internship, Degree About To Pay Off
By Matt Winkeljohn
Sting Daily
Kevin Cone is toiling in Pittsburgh, where the former Georgia Tech wide receiver is working with a group of about 30 aspiring NFL players to prepare for their respective "Pro Day" workouts in front of NFL scouts and officials in the next couple of months.
Even if Cone's football dream is not realized after the time he's spending working with an outfit called Power Train, he could end up back in Pittsburgh.
The Gwinnett County native interned last summer with Westinghouse Electric, in the Pittsburgh suburb of Cranberry, putting to use much of what he'd learned in Tech's mechanical engineering program.
"My main task was designing and . . . modeling on a computer — calibration blocks, a primary component in nuclear power plants," Cone said. "I was doing a lot of different tasks. I had to review drawing sheets and mark-up drawings and revise them, too."
Cone, who graduated in December (ME), spent the better part of three months in Pennsylvania last summer, leaving only to return to Atlanta for July 4th (when he ran the Peachtree Road Race), and to visit his baseball-playing brother in Cape Cod.
Tech's Pro Day for football players will be March 9, and even if football is not in the future for the former St. Pius X standout, his Tech background nonetheless will almost certainly factor in his plans.
"I'm definitely planning on using my degree at some point," Cone said. "Westinghouse is at the top of my list, a company I would like to work for. Or maybe I'd like to work for Nike and design sports equipment, stay in the sports industry. I'm not picky. Engineering degree is great. I never saw myself doing nuclear engineering, and now I can."
Tech has a wide variety of student internship programs, and there is a special attachment designed to assist student-athletes in the internship process. Cone's advisor at Tech, Krisci Mehassey, helped steer him in the internship program, and he wouldn't trade the experience.
"[At Westinghouse] I was able to apply a lot of what I'd learned. They didn't have to teach me how to use the software; I'd learned it," he said. "The basics of the power plant I knew, the specifics I learned there. I would evaluate [the internship program] very positively. I learned so much. You . . . get a lot more detail [in the field]."
To see a little more about Cone's internship, check this link: http://www.gtip.gatech.edu/kevincone.php.
Are you interested in hiring a Georgia Tech student-athlete as an intern this summer? Tech Student-Athletes need internships! To sign up, contact Georgia Tech's Department of Professional Practices through Patricia Bazrod @(404)894-3320.
Make sure you mention an interest in student-athletes. Georgia Tech Athletic Association questions may be directored to Doug Allvine @ (404) 894-9019.


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I got the half car out of the crate and working yesterday and today I had my Level 3 Electronic Climate Control diagnostics lab using it. This teaching aid is great! The workmanship and design is excellent and it is just perfect for the Level 3 curriculum, including the upcoming changes. We were fortunate that the IPro scan tool we received from the Uniselect donation communicates quite well with the Audi CAN bus system. The Audi also has the electronically controlled, clutchless compressor which is covered in our theory classes so it's a good reinforcement to be able to see it in action, manipulate it and communicate with it. I am very pleased with the quality and applicability of our ConsuLab products (including the engine/AC bench we got recently). They allow me to teach up to 8 students in great detail, whereas only one or two at a time can be involved in a full car. I am looking forward to the imminent arrival of our AC board. Thanks for your excellent insight of design and quality of manufacturing.


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Austin Distance Challenge kicks off Sept. 27 with Run Free Texas 8K
Austin Distance Challenge participants will collect pieces of this magnet at each of the six races in the series.
Want to conquer this year's Austin Distance Challenge, hosted by the Austin Runners Club? Better sign up soon.
The series of six local races leads up to the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon in February. The races increase in distance as the series progresses, making it a natural component of many runners' training programs.
Participants sign up for the series (separate from signing up for each race), registering for either the full or half track. Awards are given for overall, masters and age groups. Registration for the series is $55 here.
The first race is the Run Free Texas 8K on Sept. 27.
Proceeds will benefit The Trail Foundation, which protects and enhances the Ann and Roy Butler hike and bike trail around Lady Bird Lake.
That cool circle at the top of this post? It's a collection of magnets. Distance Challenge participants get the center piece at packet pickup, and collect the surrounding pieces after they complete each race.
They also get a long-sleeved tech running shirt, a one-year membership in Austin Runners Club, use of the Austin Distance Challenge hospitality tent at the finish of each race and entry into door prize drawings at each race. Most importantly, everyone who completes the series gets an Austin Distance Challenge running jacket.
Here's the race lineup:
Run Free Texas 8K – Sept. 27
Run For The Water 10 mile – Nov. 1
Decker Challenge Half Marathon – Dec. 6
Rogue Distance Festival 30K and 10K – Jan. 10, 2016
3M Half Marathon – Jan. 24, 2016
Austin Marathon & Half Marathon – Feb. 14, 2016
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This Sunday, go play in the street at VIVA! Streets Festival
For five hours this Sunday, a 1-mile stretch of East Sixth Street will be closed to motor traffic for the VIVA! Streets Festival. Photo courtesy VIVA! Streets
This Sunday, go play in the street.
From noon to 5 p.m., a 1-mile stretch of East Sixth Street between Interstate 35 and Robert T. Martinez Jr. Street will be blocked to motor traffic for the fourth annual VIVA! Streets festival.
For five glorious hours, bicyclists and pedestrians will take over the road. Space will clear for ballroom dancing, yoga, zumba, soccer, basketball, giant chess, hula hooping, petanque and tennis. There will be an obstacle course, gardening classes, anti-bullying workshops, martial arts demonstrations, cane fishing, bird walks, a kids drum circle, a learn-to-ride bike course, chalk art, bike polo and more. SkyCandy will offer special aerial performances and classes.
Organizers of VIVA! Streets hope to build communities by encouraging active living. It's part of a global movement of open streets events, or cyclovias. San Antonio, Houston, Fort Worth, El Paso and Brownsville all host similar events.
"As a business owner on the route, it's great to hear about the participation and enthusiasm from my fellow neighbors," Paola Barrerra of Buenos Aires Café Este said in a press release.
This year's sponsors include Humana, TxDOT, SkyCandy, AARP, Texas Gas Service, CapMetro, Central Texas Mobility Authority/Metropia, the City of Austin Office of Sustainability, TopGolf, Instacart and Austin's Yellow Bike Project. The event is co-produced by the City of Austin and BikeTexas.
For more information go here.
Author Staff WriterPosted on September 11, 2015 Categories UncategorizedTags life, things to doLeave a comment on This Sunday, go play in the street at VIVA! Streets Festival
Guess what Austin race made Outside Magazine' s list of 10 Most Iconic Races in the US?
Racers begin the 3M Half Marathon on Jan. 25, 2015. DEBORAH CANNON / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Quick, name the 10 most iconic running races in the United States. Outside Magazine did, and Austin's 3M Half Marathon made the list.
That puts it in pretty rarefied air, considering the other races on the list – the New York City Marathon, Bay to Breakers, the Boston Marathon, the Chicago Marathon, the Carlsbad 5000, the Fifth Avenue Mile, the Badwater Ultramarathon, the Western States 100 and the Peachtree Road Race.
Here's what the magazine said: "More under-the-radar than any other race on this list, Austin's 3M is a favorite among those looking to run their fastest half marathon. The point-to-point course from north Austin to the finish in front of the Texas State Capitol includes an average elevation drop of 41 feet per mile, according to race director John Conley."
Conley, head of Conley Sports, which puts on the 3M Half Marathon as well as the Austin Marathon and Half Marathon, was caught happily off guard by the race's inclusion.
"To be in the same company as Bay to Breakers, the Chicago Marathon and the Badwater Ultramarathon, yeah, it's amazing. It's really humbling," he said this morning. "The 3M Half Marathon is one of those events that is easy to overlook because we don't have world record holders, there's not a lot of external glitz to it. But it's a screaming fast downhill course that when people run it, they can't stop talking about it."
Participation in the race has been on the upswing the last two years, and Conley expects about 7,500 to register this year.
Registration is open here. Entry fee is $95 until Nov. 20, when it increases.
"People are discovering it," he says. "It's not unreasonable to expect that in a year or two it'll be a 10,000-person race."
The race, established in 1995, is set for Jan. 24 next year.
To see Outside Magazine's entire list of "Most Iconic Races in the US," go here. https://shar.es/1vUmFz
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Athletes to climb Mt. Bonnell 44 times on Sept. 11 anniversary
The public is invited to join Mike O'Hara as he climbs Mount Bonnell 44 times on Sept. 11.
The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City each rose 110 stories from the ground.
Ninety-nine steps lead to the top of Mount Bonnell.\
Participants will climb the equivalent of both Twin Towers.
The way Austin trainer Mike O'Hara sees it, each trip to the top of the Austin landmark is the equivalent of climbing five stories. That means it would take 44 trips up the stairs to climb the equivalent of both Twin Towers.
This Friday, O'Hara, who owns Bigger Faster Stronger Training in Manchaca, will charge up the steps in honor of those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
He's inviting the public to join him.
The group will meet at the top of Mount Bonnell at 7 a.m., before starting the fifth annual Memorial Mt. Climb. They'll pause for a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m., the exact time the plane hit the first tower in 2001.
There's no entry fee, but participants are encouraged to make a donation to Wings for Warriors, a non-profit organization that supports military service members wounded in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. To donate, go here.
If doing it solo sounds too tough – and O'Hara says your calf muscles will be screaming before it's done – you can gather some friends and form a team and divide the workout.
O'Hara comes from a military family. His brother served in Iraq and Afghanistan, and was wounded there.
The event starts at 7 a.m. Friday at Mount Bonnell.
"I have a heavy heart for military and first responders," he says. "This is a way to get the community together and push each other. It's not easy."
In the last few years, local firefighters have participated, wearing nearly 50 pounds of fire gear while they climb. O'Hara wears the cumbersome gear, too. The struggle of carrying it up and down the hill is his way of paying tribute.
Mount Bonnell is located at 3800 Mount Bonnell Road.
For more information about Bigger Faster Stronger Training, go here.
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Tweedbank House is an impressive period family home dating from circa 1806 with grand Georgian design and detail and nearly 6,000sq ft of living space.
The property has a sunny southerly aspect. In recent years it has been sympathetically upgraded, maintaining the character with high ceilings, working shutters, cornicing, deep skirtings and solid panel doors. Of particular note is the oval drawing room with its beautiful bay window, elegant proportions, ornate plasterwork and open fireplace.
Tweedbank is beautifully presented. Built on four levels the basement has its own entrance and provides useful storage space which, subject to the necessary consents, could be converted into an office.
Accommodation in total comprises three reception rooms, seven bedrooms, three bathrooms, kitchen, a basement with garden door, games room, flower room and cellar.
Outside, part of a former coach house and stables are currently used for storage. There is a summer house, and with two loose boxes, tack room and paddocks. Along the southern edge of the paddocks is the ha-ha and the grounds come to just over two acres in total.
The house lies just outside the Scottish Borders market town of Kelso which has great local amenities. Edinburgh is 42 miles and Berwick-Upon-Tweed is 24 miles for the East Coast mainline to London.
The guide price is £745,000. For further information please contact Knight Frank on 01578 722 814 or visit www.knightfrank.co.uk.


This is a National Event to which everyone is welcome. Gloucester Canoe Club are planning an 'open evening' on our Tuesday Club night to which you are welcome. There will be an application form shortly so that you register interest and we can gear up for those we expect to attend. Keep watching this space further details and a link to our application form as and when they are available.
During the week we can now confirm that we have a group of Cubs coming on Wednesday 29th between 6pm and 8pm, and the Explorers on the Thursday 30th. There are still unconfirmed plans that the Scouts will be turning up on the Friday so it will be a busy week at the club. Again further details will be made available nearer the time.
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Conversation And Connections Key For Nielsen's Lokey
By IAN MUNRO Daily News-Record
Ian Munro
Zach Lokey's passion for the art of buildings led him to want to become an architect.
Now, he has mastered a different art — conversation.
"You would never guess it now, but back when I was in high school and growing up, I was very introverted and a shy, bashful kind of guy," Lokey said.
The 27-year old Valley native said he talks to "anybody and everybody."
"I can't imagine ever being that way again," Lokey said of his previously reserved personality. "Because I love the connections you can make, the relationships you can build in business and personal life."
Lokey said he originally wanted to go to the University of Virginia to become an architect. But after two and a half years at Blue Ridge Community College, he opted for Bridgewater College, where he graduated two years later with a bachelor's in business administration.
Prior, Lokey graduated from Spotswood High School in 2011.
It was in college Lokey went from being a reserved introvert to an extrovert always looking for the next connection and conversation, he said.
On Jan. 1, 2016, he began a paid internship at Nielsen Builders trying out numerous roles from accounting, human resources, project development and, where he would ultimately work — business development.
"Being an extrovert is very, very important in this career and really, I have seen, super important in personal life," Lokey said.
The world of construction has been one of personal and professional growth for Lokey, who is a fast learner. His energy and ability to engage purposefully with others are key strengths he brings to Nielsen.
Lokey said there are no limits to the potential of even the most mundane interactions.
"You never know where a simple conversation could go," Lokey said. "It could help you make a new best friend, find your significant, make connections" for business.
Lokey said he knows just how important it may be for someone to feel heard or seen, whether they are a client, a coworker or even just someone on the street, because you never know what's going on in their own life.
"A simple hello could make somebody's day and what does it take to say hello?" Lokey said.
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Na was my student. She came for decoupage and scrapbooking class when I conducted them at my home about 2 years ago. Ever since then she has been doing decoupage and selling decoupage napkins and other craft products at her online store.
She is running a giveaway for napkins and I feel tempted to join. Who knows if my luck is there to win 10 napkins at my own choosing.
I have browsed through almost all of her napkins collection and I can't really list down just 10..hehe! I am torn between design of roses, herbs and fruits (which God knows when I can actually use them for decoupage) But hey, I love collecting decoupage napkins even when I can't use them straight away.
So here is my list of napkins.
For those who are looking to buy decoupage napkin per piece basis, feel free to visit her store or even read her blog – Raznacreation.com for ideas and tips.
It's been a while since the last class I conducted for decoupage. There were times when I conducted this decoupage class almost every week at home. It's an easy craft to learn and to teach to students, especially those with less ability to be artful..haha!
I am currently browsing a book titled New Decoupage: Transforming Your Home with Paper, Glue, and Scissors by Durwin Rice on Amazon.
For those who are interested to know about the history of decoupage, here is some info for you to read : The Art of Decoupage. And there is even a National Guild of Decoupeurs with a membership fees of USD40 annually. For in-depth history of decoupage, read it here : A Bit Of History.
This entry is still on gubahan hantaran with green and cream color theme. It took me ages to upload all the pictures due to slow Internet connection these days.
I think the idea of putting the hantaran materials in boxes are very practical as the bride and groom can always recycle the pretty boxes afterwards. I found a shop that specialized in making boxes in Puchong area and their price is very reasonable.
The bride couldn't find a miniature car to bear the ring for the groom. So I decided to buy this golden cage for bekas cincin as it was embellished with green decorative stones that could complement the wedding theme color. I also bought a few more golden wire cups which on the day before the wedding, I have filled up with bunga rampai made from old style daun pandan and rose petals.
I have done this set of cream and green gubahan hantaran a few months back but I only managed to upload the picture of sirih junjung in the previous entry.
For me, completing these cream and green gubahan was quite simple and straight forward as I already have the paper box to put in the hantaran items. Of course I have to embellish here and there to make sure that the items won't look too bare. I put some tiny flowers and green ribbons at the top side of the chocolate boxes and arranged them nicely in the bigger box.
As for the cookies, the initial plan from the bride was to arrange them in their original plastic packaging from Famous Amos but when I did that, they just looked so out of place. So I found some transparent plastic packaging (which could be bought from shop that sells baking materials like Bake With Yen), rearranged the Famous Amos cookies in them nicely, tied some matching ribbons and placed them in the main box.
For the watch, I didn't touch up anything on the original box that it came in. I changed the position of the bunga dulang arrangement as if to accompany the watch box on each side. I believe that for expensive items, we need not crowd them with too much decoration, a simple one will make it more outstanding and look elegant.


Worship: As we gather for corporate worship on the Lord's Day, we believe that Scripture alone should structure the service. Corporate worship is the purpose of redemption, and God reveals to His redeemed people how He wants us to worship Him when we gather. In worship we read the Word, preach the Word, pray the Word, sing the Word, and see the Word (in baptism and the Lord's Supper).
Read the Bible: Scripture is regularly read in the public gathering of God's people (1 Timothy 4:13). Reading Scripture aloud in worship shows the value we place on God's Word. It says we are eager to hear the Word of the Lord—we desire it (Psalm 19:10). Our life is dependent on every word that comes from the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4).
Preach the Bible: The preaching of God's Word is God's ordained method for communicating the gospel to sinners (Romans 10:14-17). On the Emmaus Road, Jesus said that all the Scriptures are ultimately about him (Luke 24:27, 45-47). We desire to preach the whole counsel of God (Acts 20:27) as we proclaim Christ from all the Scriptures.
Pray the Bible: We are called by God to be a people of prayer (1 Timothy 2:1). It is Scripture that teaches us how to pray God's Word back to him in prayers of adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and supplication. We are to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), which means we are to be a praying people on Sunday morning and throughout the week among God's people, in our families, and individually.
Sing the Bible: As we worship, we sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to the glory of God (Ephesians 5:19). God's Word builds the church through the Holy Spirit, and we want to sing songs that bring glory to God and that edify His people with lyrics that are filled with Scripture. Our desire is to sing God-centered, Gospel-saturated songs as we worship.
See the Bible: The sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper are the visible gospel. They are pictures that represent the spiritual realities of the Gospel. The picture in baptism is that as water washes away dirt, so the blood of Christ washes away our sins. Baptism shows us our need for cleansing, which comes by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. As we participate in the Lord's Supper each month, the bread and the wine portray Christ's broken body and shed blood for the remission of all our sins (Luke 22:19-20). In the sacraments, the word of God's promise is spoken to us in tangible form—we touch and taste the bread and wine; we feel the waters of baptism. They are means of grace instituted by Jesus himself, and they build our hope and assurance by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus told the twelve disciples that the world would know that they were His disciples by their love for one another (John 13:34-35). The same goes for the church. Selfless, humble, Christ-like love is to be the signature of the Christian. We need to be deliberately cultivating a culture of Christian love and concern amongst our brothers and sisters. The church is to be filled with relationships rooted in the gospel that are mutually encouraging and helping others to grow spiritually.
Growing in love for one another and in concern for the corporate good of the church is pivotal to the growth and health of the church. Instead of relying on programs, we seek to disciple the flock. We desire to teach people by word and deed to initiate personal conversations and relationships with other members of the church to do them good spiritually. We entrust ourselves to the transforming power of the Gospel to change our hearts and build a community of Christians characterized by selfless love and genuine concern for others.
The church has been given the Great Commission to go and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18-20). We are called to bring the gospel to every tribe, tongue, and nation (Revelation 5:9). It is our desire to see the nations come to worship the Triune God and to enjoy him forever.
Our Christ-like love for one another is also designed by God to be attractive to unbelievers. We pray that the local church would be known as a genuine, distinctively, loving Christian community in the surrounding neighborhoods. One goal of the church that is built on distinctively Christian love is to display God's glory to our neighborhoods, cities, and the world.
Many of these thoughts have been quoted from Mark Dever, The Deliberate Church.


The meticulous report on good materials for bridal gowns can keep on using organza, peau de soie along with pique.
Organza can be a textile that is crisp along with sheen including chiffon however; its consistency will be stiff including tulle. Simply because this specific textile offers more moves with its high quality it truly is mainly for skirts, masturbator sleeves, backs along with overlays.
Peau De Soie features a tender satin area having a dreary shines along with grainy seem. This particular top quality textile will suggested for many of us bridal gowns mainly because it is usually to condition along with drape.
Pique offers distinct features since the external area is similar to some sort of honeycomb also the underside will be smooth.
The particular textile guideline beneath will supply home elevators a lot of the well-known kind of materials that are normally employed when creating bridal gowns.
The batiste will be one of these materials. This particular transportable plain-woven textile for bridal gowns contains in close proximity likeness for you to organic cotton merely that it is heavier along with clear.
The particular brocade can be a heavy textile that had woven having a loom. It offers increased textures along with sophisticated patterns really are a well-known decision with regard to winter bridal gowns.
The Charmeuse can be a somewhat gleaming textile along with satin-like to the touch. This particular textile blinds nicely mainly because it will be transportable.
The particular chiffon is made of a silk filled duvet or rayon for the least expensive solution. This particular textile will be pure moving textile having a fine drape along with since it will be pure, this specific textile will largely find in the levels of a wedding gown.
The particular crepe can be a skinny along with lighting textile having a crinkly area. The item is fantastic for summer season bridal gowns.
Some other well-known materials employed when coming up with bridal gowns include the damask, the duchess satin, and the dupioni textile along with undoubtedly, the wide lace.
The first similar to brocade merely that damask had been woven increased patterns and it's also considerably lighter in weight compared to Brocade.
The second duchess satin is actually some form of delicately woven a silk filled duvet along with rayon which enables this specific textile cheaper along with it could be greatest with regard to embroidery along with beading facts.
The particular dupioni textile is completely made out of a silk filled duvet is similar to the Shantung textile. Dupioni features a tough finish having an understated sheen.
The final textile, wide lace is surely an openwork fine kind of textile which are employed seeing that precisely bridal gown due to the in depth embroidery.
Satin is made of a silk filled duvet threads densely woven together and contains some sort of stronger framework having a glossy finish. The particular drawback of the stuff for bridal gowns will be so it hugs the shape consequently make sure your wedding gown seriously isn't limited fitted. Man made fiber can be lustrous healthy linens using great hanging characteristics. Taffeta can be a crisp stuff that can purchase in matte along with glossy coatings. This particular textile will be idyllic using full-bodied skirts. Now that you have known, more about essential facets associated with popular materials for bridal gowns you may find along with decide on your best costume.


This is my 8th layout I have "squeezed" out of my July 2011 "Marrakesh Express" kit from www.scrapsofdarkness.com !
wow! This is such a fun and innovative design…I LOVE those flowers!
I haven't seen this layout, how fun! Where were these pics of the kids taken? At a wedding? They look so precious in their fancy dress and suit! I absolutely love the colors in this layout. Very cool added touch with the weaving of the paper strips in the center and of course the hand-stitched flowers. Gorgeous!


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William Adam, Volume 1
Deborah Howard
Edinburgh University Press, 1990 - Architecture - 124 pages
This annual serial focuses on different periods and personalities in Britain's architectural history. The care and conservation of buildings and theoretical issues are discussed in scholarly articles, editorial comment, book and exhibition reviews.
William Adam / [edited by Deborah Howard].
Deborah Howard,Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland
Deborah Howard is Professor Emerita of Architectural History and Director of Research, Faculty of Architecture and History of Art, University of Cambridge; Fellow of St John's College, Cambridge.
Title William Adam, Volume 1
Volume 1 of Architectural heritage, ISSN 1350-7524
Edinburgh University Press Series
Volume 17 of Journal of the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland
William Adam
Editor Deborah Howard
Contributor Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland
Publisher Edinburgh University Press, 1990
Architecture / History / General


By fostering a love for lifelong learning, we develop the whole child through faith formation, service to others, and academic excellence to be leaders in our ever-changing world.
At St. Bernadette, we teach the whole child, enriching their lives academically, spiritually, physically, morally and socially. Growing up in today's society, children need the support of a community, helping them to thrive, not just survive the challenges of modern life. We aim to train students who can think critically and make sound decisions for themselves. Come and see for yourself why St. Bernadette School is a great place to grow and learn!
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Rediff.com » Movies » Dabangg unveiled!
The Dabangg team unveiled their movie in Mumbai over the weekend.
The movie starring Salman Khan, his younger brother Arbaaz Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Dimple Kapadia, Vinod Khanna and Sonu Soon releases this Friday.
This is Arbaaz's first production. His wife, Malaika Arora has an item number in the film.
Bollywood movie veterans Asha Parekh and Shammi Kapoor here shared their thoughts at the special screening of 1966 box office hit movie Teesri Manzil in Mumbai over the weekend.
Aamir khan was also present for the special screening of the movie.
Directed by Vijay Anand and produced and written by Nasir Hussain the movie starred Nazima, Premnath and Prem Chopra among others.
Aamir Khan said the screening of the film again was a great opportunity for the audience.
"I think it is a great opportunity for the audiences also, the youngsters of today to see all these films, which are made by such talented people. The actors, directors film makers, writers, composers are all talented," said Khan.
Aamir's wife Kiran Rao also came for the film screening of Teesri Manzil.
Shammi Kapoor said he is very happy to come and felt proud about his performance.
"After 45 years, I am watching what I have done before, and I am very proud of having done something like that, and you have given me the opportunity to come, and I am very happy to be over here," said Kapoor.
His son Aditya Raj Kapoor along with stepmom Neela Devi Gohil was also spotted at the event.
The music of the movie was given by the late R D Burman.


[run both photos] Enjoying the Olympics? Have lunch with an Olympian. Have lunch with Dorothy Hamill, the 1976 Olympic gold medalist — whose signature move, the "Hamill Camel" made history — at the Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group's 24th annual Celebration of Life luncheon on Aug. 3, at the Vail Marriott Resort and Spa. Please call 970-479-8595 for more information.