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Bolstering its plan to bring the Windows operating system and Windows Azure cloud service closer together, Microsoft has released a toolkit that helps developers use Azure to build applications optimized for the forthcoming Windows 8.

The aptly named Windows Azure Toolkit for Windows 8 “is designed to make it easier for developers to create a Windows Metro style application that can harness the power of Windows Azure Compute and Storage,” Windows Azure technical evangelist Nick Harris writes.

Windows 8 for desktops and tablets, now available in a developer preview, brings a markedly different user interface based on the Metro-style tiles also seen in Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 operating system. Microsoft is focusing heavily on integrating Azure, a cloud platform for building and hosting applications, with both Windows desktop and server software. at the BUILD conference this week, Microsoft demonstrated new features that let developers build applications in Windows Server and easily move them to the Azure cloud.

The Azure toolkit for building Windows 8 applications includes a Visual Studio project template that “generates a Windows Azure project, an ASP.NET MVC 3 project, and a Windows Metro style JavaScript application project.” this lets developers rely on Azure to host applications and data, and gives them an easy way to enable Windows 8 features, such as push notifications.

While Windows 8 itself won’t be released until sometime in 2012, Microsoft is giving developers plenty of tools and time to get ready. the Windows Azure Toolkit for Windows 8 can be downloaded on Microsoft’s Codeplex site for hosting open source projects. this isn’t the only Windows Azure Toolkit, by the way. Microsoft also has released such toolkits for Windows Phone, Android and iOS.

The mobile revolution is here and skyrocketing. it reminds me of social media in 2009 —it was no longer something to ponder, but rather to embrace.

One of the biggest adjustments businesses have had to make in the first decade of the millennium to remain relevant has been to adapt to the major shift in the way people communicate. Well, it’s time to crank it up another notch and join the mobile revolution.

Smartphones are leading the charge

According to Google, approximately 25 percent of the U.S. population has smartphones. By 2013, the smartphone market is predicted to grow by 233 percent. The Nielson Co. reported earlier this year that recent smartphone purchases consisted of 50 percent Android, 25 percent Apple and 15 percent BlackBerry devices.

Mobile now affects all digital channels: search, e-mail, display ads, social, games, Web and commerce. Smartphones are changing consumer behavior with loyalty programs, comparison shopping apps and WiFi capability, among others.

According to Google, in a week’s time, 81 percent of us browsed, 77 percent searched and 48 percent watched a video via our smartphones. Additionally, 74 percent made a purchase from information we got from our smartphones.

Businesses need to get mobile-smart

Getting your business mobile-smart starts with conducting a simple audit. begin with your Web analytics report to see how many visitors are coming to your website via mobile, where they are going and what percent are iPhone, Android or BlackBerry users. this will tell you that the mobile revolution is not a myth.

Next, with your mobile phone in your hand, type your website address into your phone. What do you see? try to find information on your website. Is it easy or impossible to navigate? this will tell you how mobile-ready your company is.

Now analyze a typical customer. are they executives, consumers, what age group, etc.? With your customer in mind, think about when your company sends out an e-mail blast, where do your customers open that e-mail? this will tell you how important it is for you to get on board.

Then do a little research to uncover what your competitors are doing and where opportunities may exist to differentiate your company so you can move ahead of the pack. this will show you why it is important from a strategic perspective. If your business is one of the 80 percent that are not mobile-ready, this should be high on your priority list.

The difference between mobile app and mobile site

Mobile applications are developed for specific mobile operating systems. this is why it’s important to know if customers are using Android, iPhone or BlackBerry devices. unfortunately, one app does not fit all. Each operating system requires its own app. Each app must be approved by the operating system gatekeepers to be added to its suite of downloadable apps.

Mobile apps are expensive to create. They are software applications built for the mobile environment. They provide access to specific data even when there is no Web connection. not all businesses need a mobile app.

A mobile site is built similar to a website only for a mobile environment, and just as there are Web standards for the development of websites, there are standards for mobile sites. Unlike mobile apps, I would argue that nearly all businesses need a mobile site. There are some ways to offer a more friendly mobile experience using your current website, but they are temporary at best.

Check your company’s mobile IQ

Make sure your marketing team is up to speed on mobile marketing: mobile pay-per-click, mobile optimization, short message service/multimedia messaging service, mobile display ads, mobile e-mail, QR codes, etc.

Just as with website marketing, there are metrics for tracking mobile apps use, mobile sites and mobile searches. With this information in hand, you can begin developing clearly defined goals and objectives to obtain success.

KELLY BORTH is CEO and chief strategy officer for Greencrest, a 20-year-old brand development, strategic marketing and digital media firm that turns market players into market leaders. Borth has received numerous honors for her business and community leadership. She serves on several local advisory boards and is one of 25 certified brand strategists in the United States. Reach her at (614) 885-7921 or , or for more information, visit greencrest.com.

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AWD to join PR and Marketing firm’s nationwide customer list.with immediate effect CSCP Consult, with offices in Savannah, GA and Phoenix, AZ is representing AWD, one of the premier design and woodworking firms in the South, for all its Public Relation and Marketing related efforts.AWD, the ultimate resource for custom made furniture pieces and cabinetry, in residential and commercial applications, joined the line- up of award winning CSCP Consult on September 01, 2011.“We are excited to welcome a design firm and experienced custom furniture resource to our client base,” remarked Cornelia Stumpf, founder and principal of CSCP Consult. “Interior design and well executed cabinetry and furniture are two facets of the Architecture and Design Community we are well versed in representing, and CSCP Consult is thrilled to have the opportunity to do so.”AWD of Savannah inc. is providing their clients with high-quality, architectural woodworking, which has been customized for individual needs; including desired style, creative design, and purposeful functionality. “By connecting with CSCP Consult, AWD will advance it’s manifestation not only throughout the Low Country and the Southern USA, where we have done the majority of our design work, but as well expand our reach to other parts of the USA, and gain from synergies and experience CSCP Consult has to offer via their extensive Public Relations and Marketing outreach in the US and even worldwide,” said Harley Ashbaugh, President of AWD during a recent industry event. Information on AWD is available at awdsavannah.com or on Facebook link at: facebook.com/pages/AWD-of-Savannah-Inc/119265191435424CSCP Consult is working for award winning clients in a variety of industries, including a nationwide portfolio of architecture and design clients, providing Public Relations, Marketing, Design Services and Creative Support.

Discuss an example of how gene transfer and incorporation have been used in biomedical or commercial applications.

This is for my biology class. I have no clue as to how to answer this question. any responses will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

The manual says they are dishwasher safe.
However,
I always thought that you weren't supposed to put non-stick stuff in there. I have a non-stick frying pan that specifically told me "dont even think about it" on the package.

give it a go you can only stuff up

I've put mine in the dishwasher and a lot of the non-stick stuff came off. So I wouldn't try it!!

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 — PMX Communities inc., Boca Raton, Fla., files Form 8-K (current report) with Securities and Exchange Commission on Aug. 29.

State or other jurisdiction of incorporation: Nevada

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

On August 5, 2011, the registrant and PMX Gold, LLC, a Florida limited liability company entered into a development agreement with Gold Deposit Technologies, inc. to assist in the development and implementation of the registrant’s proprietary PMX Gold ATM Terminal and associated gold bullion based financial services business plan. the plan includes the structuring and marketing of precious metals accounts for the use of its clients with potential accessibility via the internet, the PMX Gold ATM Terminals and co-branded debit cards to be issued by the registrant.

Joint Ownership of Intellectual Property Rights

The parties agree that that any intellectual property, including but not limited to business plans, trade secrets, proprietary know how, devices, methods, mechanisms, etc., that may be developed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement will be jointly owned by the registrant and GDT.

Additionally, the registrant will pay for any patent application fees to protect the joint ownership of any intellectual property contributed to or developed in connection with the project by either party, including but not limited to the business plans, methods and information outlined in the provisional patent.

The registrant’s share of the intellectual property rights will not be assigned, vested, transferred and/or awarded to the registrant or PMXG until the registrant contributes and/or tenders to GDT the lesser of $800,000 in direct funds for the development of the detailed prototype manufacturing specifications and the initial prototype manufacture and gold ATM /network software development functional and capable to be integrated into the accounts or an amount which of funding which results in a these tasks being accomplished. Additionally, the registrant must remain current with funds owed GDT to retain ownership of any intellectual property rights as described herein.

During years one and two, the registrant will pay GDT a base monthly fee of $20,000. for years three to five, the registrant will pay GDT a base monthly fee of $25,000. Commencing in year six of the development agreement, the parties will reasonably agree on the monthly compensation to GDT based upon GDT’s performance, work product and time expended.

Pursuant to the development agreement, the registrant will issue 3,000,000 common shares to be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additionally, within 90 days of the conclusion of fiscal year 2011 and 2012, GDT shall receive additional common shares equal to 3.5% of the issued and outstanding common shares of the registrant. Thereafter the parties shall reasonably agree on the annual equity based compensation due GDT based on its performance, work product, time expended and contributions to the company.

Additionally, within 60 days of the conclusion of each fiscal year, the registrant shall pay to GDT an amount equal to the sum of $25.00 per customer account maintained by PMXG, $2,000 per Gold ATM Portal which PMXG operates and $500.00 per conventional ATM which PMXG operates.

During the first year of this agreement, such monthly fees shall be due ands payable as cash flow of the registrant and PMXG reasonably permit.

Exclusive Use of Intellectual Property and Proprietary

The registrant shall be afforded rights to license the intellectual property and proprietary information developed by the parties solely as it relates to the precious metals industry to the following terms and conditions:

A. the parties agree that the registrant will be awarded a perpetual and exclusive licensing worldwide rights for any technology developed for the Project as it relates to the precious metals industry. after a period of two years, the registrant will be required to operate a minimum of fifteen portals within the United States to maintain the exclusive licensing rights to the technology. after a period of five years, the registrant will be required to operate a minimum of thirty portals within the United States to maintain the exclusive licensing rights to the technology. In the event that the registrant desires to pursue a licensing agreement or other transfer of technology

B. GDT will own the rights for the usage of the technology for any other industry not associated with precious metals but registrant will be afforded a right of first refusal for any contemplated agreement concerning the usage of the technology beyond the precious metals industry.

Additionally, at any time that registrant ceases active operations within the precious metals industry then all rights to utilize the technology, business methods and intellectual property shall revert to GDT. Additionally, the registrant may not sell, transfer, license or assign any aspect of the GDT technology without the consent of GDT which consent shall be in the sole, absolute and unfettered discretion of GDT.

The agreement is terminable by either party with or without cause following the expiration of two years. notwithstanding the foregoing intellectual property rights listed in items A and B above:

i) In the event that GDT terminates the agreement after the first two years, nothing herein shall limit GDT, its shareholders, consultants or associates from working within the precious metals industry or using the technology and methodology developed jointly by the parties for a competing precious metals business within the United States, including but not limited to that which is described in attachments A and B. the registrant would be relieved of the obligation to pay GDT, and would retain the rights to use the technology and methodology on a non-exclusive basis.

ii) In the event the registrant terminates the development agreement after the first two years, the registrant and PMXG, and all affiliated entities/subsidiaries, would lose all intellectual property rights and be prohibited from working within the precious metals industry or using the technology and methodology developed jointly by the parties for a competing precious metals business within the United States, including but not limited to that which is described in attachments A and B. however, the registrant would be relieved of making any more payments to GDT.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities

See Item 1.01 above.

The common shares were sold pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

Changes in Control of Registrant

On August 5, 2011, Michael C. Hiler, a director and former officer, sold 33,000,000 common shares to Dickinson Capital, LLC, an entity controlled by Mark B. Goldstein, a non-affiliate, for $.00176 per common share. the source of funds were the general funds of Dickinson Capital, LLC.

There are no arrangements or understandings among members of both the former and new control groups and their associates with respect to election of directors or other matters.

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

On August 5, 2011, Michael C. Hiler, an officer and director, resigned as president and chief executive officer. As a result, the registrant’s board of directors appointed Mark Connell as president and chief executive officer. Additionally, the registrant’s board of directors appointed Alfredo Cortellini as chief technology officer. Additionally, the board of directors appointed Mark Connell and Alfredo Cortellini as directors to serve until the next shareholder meeting.

Resume of Mark Connell: mr. Connell founded East Coast Jet Center, inc. in 1986 and has served as president since inception. East Coast Jet center specializes in the sale, acquisition and management of corporate jets, turboprops and helicopters.

In 1984, mr. Connell founded East Coast Avionics, inc. and served as its president until the business was successfully sold in 2003 so that mr. Connell could concentrate on the business at East Coast Jet Center. During the nearly 20 years of operations, East Coast Avionics gained recognition as F.A.A. and J.A.A./J.A.R. Approved Repair Stations, a F.A.A. Approved Designated Alteration Station (3rd in existence), a U.S. Coast Guard Approved Repair Station and a U.S. Department of State Bureau of Politico-Military Affairs registrant, licensed to sell avionics equipment to foreign governments.

Mr. Connell attended various courses at Broward Community College from 1981-1982 and has completed various avionics manufacturers training courses and certifications including VHF Communication, VHF Navigation, Autopilot/Flight Director, DME, Weather Radar, Radar Altimeter, Global Positioning system, Cockpit Voice Recorder, and Flight Data Recorder.

The board believes that mr. Connell’s background and skillset as an international businessman will prove invaluable as the registrant works to develop the PMX Gold ATM and associated managed gold account business plan.

Resume of Alfredo Cortellini In 2011, his capital investment, personal loan and contribution of his business’s workforce and facilities to the registrant made possible the acquisition by the registrant of the first gold vending machine in the United States. In addition, he supervised and troubleshot the launch and test marketing operation. He was not employed or paid by the registrant at this time nor compensated for his services.

Since mr. Cortellini’s arrival in the United States in 2008, he has worked in the aviation industry and presently operates Platinum Aviation Holdings which focuses on aircraft sales, management, and flight training for Cirrus Aircraft

From 1992 until 2007, mr. Cortellini worked for COGEFIN S.P.A. where he filled the role of chief of maintenance and designer of their large- scale refrigeration systems and was in charge of implementing a division-wide IT infrastructure. His experience there included documentation and writing of operations manuals, PLC programming and advanced mechanical design. During the last 10 years of his association with COGEFIN he served on the board of directors.

From 1989 until 1992, mr. Cortellini was employed by FRIGOSUD S.P.A. in the role of chief maintenance of large cold storage facilities (2,500,000 cubic feet) mainly located in Latina, Bologna, and Venezia where he was in charge of safety procedures, personnel management and various technical aspects of the operations.

Mr. Cortellini attended University in Bologna from 1985 through 1988 where he studied electronic engineering and attended to his military duties from 1988 to 1989.

The board feels that mr. Cortellini’s varied business experience and background in electrical engineering, industrial automation, manufacturing and computer software will allow him to assist with the successful and expedited implementation of the registrant’s business plan from a technical, mechanical and software perspective.

Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers the board of directors approved compensation for the new officers. the terms of compensation are as follows:

Pursuant to a written employment agreement, Mark Connell, as president and chief executive officer of the registrant, is to be paid a one time stock bonus of 6,000,000 shares and a base salary of $125,000.00 per year with the possibility of a discretionary bonus, performance-based salary increases and the ability to participate in employee incentive stock option grants.

During the first year of this agreement, such fees and salary shall be due and payable as cash flow of the registrant and PMXG reasonably permit.

Pursuant to a verbal agreement, Alfredo Cortellini, as chief technical officer of the registrant, is to be paid a one time stock bonus of 2,000,000 shares and depending on the time that he is willing/able/requested to commit may also be paid either fees or a salary to be negotiated. He will also have the potential to earn a discretionary bonus, performance-based salary increases (if a salary is paid him) and the ability to participate in employee incentive stock option grants.

During the first year of this agreement, such fees and salary shall be due and payable as cash flow of the registrant and PMXG reasonably permit.

Memo of Understanding

On August 4, 2011, the registrant entered into a memo of understanding with Capital Path Securities, LLC to act as the exclusive private placement agent and syndication manager for an equity offering of the registrant’s common stock.

CPS will receive 5% of all principal amounts invested from any source other than CPS. In the event that investors are brought into the deal through other FINRA Firms, CPS will receive a 5% commission and the selling firm shall receive a 5% commission. the registrant will also issue to CPS common shares equal to 5% of the total number of common stock sold in the offering excluding the common shares underlying the warrants offered.

CPS may elect, upon approval of due diligence, to actively participate in the offering on a best efforts basis. for those investors brought into the offering by CPS, the registrant will pay to CPS 8% of the principal investing in place of the 5% payment. the 5% equity issuance shall remain the same regardless of the source of funding.

The letter of understanding will remain in effect for the term of the offering. either party may terminate the letter of understanding at any time, if CPS has indicated to the registrant that it will not be serving as placement agent on the offering or if CPS has not commenced the fundraising within two weeks of receiving the final offering memorandum.

On August 5, 2011, the registrant approved a stock awards plan dated August 5, 2011 authorizing the issuance of an aggregate of 6,000,000 common shares. the stock awards plan must be approved by the registrant’s shareholders within twelve months.

Effective Date and Term. the plan shall be effective upon its adoption by the board, provided that the plan has been or is approved by the stockholders of the registrant within twelve months of its adoption by the board. No further awards may be granted under the plan on or after the date which is ten years following the effective date. the plan shall remain in effect until all awards granted under the plan have been satisfied or expired.

Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibit 10.1 – Development Agreement dated August 5, 2011 by and between the registrant, PMX Gold, LLC and Gold Deposit technologies inc.

Exhibit 10.2 – Financing Agreement dated August 4, 2011 by and between Capital Path Securities, LLC and the registrant

Exhibit 10.3 – Employment Agreement dated August 5, 2011 by and between Mark Connell and the registrant

Exhibit 10.4 – PMX Communities, inc. 2011 Stock Awards Plan

More information can be viewed at: sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1471387/000101489711000174/pmx8k080411final.txt for any query with respect to this article or any other content requirement, please contact Editor at

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Creative and knowledgeable leadership in client communications, various prevention services networking experience, familiarity with health prevention and medical terminology, comprehensive office management duties including computer applications, grant and report writing, records management with data tables, as well as experience with business office equipment, general accounting, advertising, fundraising and multi-task management for profit and non-profit organizations.

EDUCATION:
• Bay de Noc Community College
1. Associate of Applied Science Degree (General) /Teachers Aide Certificate (May 2009 Graduate)
2. Internship with AmeriCorps*VISTA/Bay de Noc Community College/Gladstone School System
3. Energetic Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (3.68 GPA)
• M.S.U. Extension Office
1. Master Gardener Program (4.0 GPA)

To ensure that I‘ve acquired the proper professional skills and knowledge needed; I have recently graduated with honors from the Associate’s of Arts program at Bay de Noc Community College; I am further prepared to acquire any proper certification needed for this position. I have professional volunteer and network experience in prevention services as the Community Service Center’s regional program president and local coordinator in Escanaba, Michigan. Beyond this, I have recently coordinated Gladstone School Systems after-school and summer program as a prevention service. Teen involvement increased by 10 times that of previous years. I have also acquired extensive health learning by studying Psychology, Cellular Biology, Human Chemistry, Medical Terminology I-II and as a home office representative for (NASE) National Association for the Self Employed Health Insurance and Benefits Company. these, along with my academic learning principles in the sciences, have permitted me much training in health and prevention service matters with office management capabilities.

I am equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team. My volunteer work ethics confirm that I am primarily motivated to finish my work on time and under budget. I have given many short speeches, plus designed and distributed promotional materials for work and non-profit organizations. My skills in customer service are excellent and I can handle clientele matters with tactful mannerisms.

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The Reserve Bank of India today released the August issue of its Monthly RBI Bulletin . The August Bulletin carries four special articles:

1. Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during Fourth Quarter (January-March) of 2010-11

2. India’s External Debt as at end-March 2011

3. Inflation Expectations Survey of Households: June 2011 (Round 24)

4. Quarterly Industrial Outlook Survey: April-June 2011 (Round 54).

Highlights of the special articles are:

1. Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during Fourth Quarter (January-March) of 2010-11

This article covers the analysis of major developments in India’s Balance of Payment during the fourth quarter of 2010-11. The data are presented for the first time in a revised format as per the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Balance of Payment Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6). in the new format, capital account has been bifurcated into two separate heads, namely, ‘capital account’ and ‘financial account’.

The Reserve Bank has been compiling and publishing the data on India’s Balance of Payments (BoP) on a quarterly basis with a lag of one quarter. The compilation of BoP data is based on the IMF guidelines set out in its Balance of Payments Manual (BPM). The IMF has recently brought out revised Balance of Payment Manual – BPM6, suggesting revised compilation procedure as well as new format of standard presentation of BoP statistics. A working group under the chairmanship of Shri Deepak Mohanty, Executive Director, Reserve Bank of India, in November, 2010 had recommended that the BoP data for India should be presented in the new format of standard presentation of BoP as suggested by the IMF’s BPM6.

The article also gives the Balance of Payments statistics in the old format for 2007-08 to 2010-11 in Annex 1. further, the correspondence between the old and new format in terms of various components of balance of payments have been given in Annex 2. in addition, the disaggregated data on invisibles for all the quarters of 2010-11, are also published as part of this article.

Main Findings

• During Q4 of 2010-11, moderation in trade deficit, resulting from continued growth in merchandise exports coupled with improved net services receipts led to significant contraction in current account deficit (CAD).

• On a BoP basis, goods exports during Q4 of 2010-11 recorded a growth of 17.3 per cent over the preceding quarter while imports rose by 10 per cent. Notably, import of non-monetary gold (import by entities other than central bank) at about US$ 12 billion about 50 per cent rise over the preceding quarter. With higher growth in exports relative to imports, the trade deficit on BoP basis, in absolute terms, moderated to US$ 29.7 billion from US$ 31.4 billion in the preceding quarter.

• Net services recorded a growth of 21.6 per cent as compared to 1.3 per cent rise in the preceding quarter. while net secondary income (transfer) receipts remained buoyant at US$ 13.8 billion there has been net outflow under primary income account (investment income).

• Accordingly, the CAD during Q4 of 2010-11 at US$ 5.4 billion witnessed sharp moderation compared to the earlier quarters during the year as well as to the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

• Financial account witnessed moderation during the quarter primarily on account of portfolio flows and loans especially to the deposit taking institutions. There was a net accretion to foreign exchange reserves of US$ 2.0 billion during the quarter (excluding valuation).

2. India‘s External Debt as at end-March 2011

The article on India’s External Debt places India’s external debt, as at end-March 2011, at US$ 305.9 billion or 17.3 per cent of GDP. The article also provides tables and charts on various details on external debt like External Debt Outstanding, External Debt by Component, Currency Composition, Instrument-wise classification, Short-Term Debt by Original Maturity and Residual Maturity. A detailed account of external debt as compiled in the standard format as at end-March 2011 in Rupee and US Dollar terms and revised data for the earlier quarters are provided in Statements 1 and 2. The article also provides a cross-country comparison of external debt among select developing countries.

Main Finding

• The long-term debt at US$ 240.9 billion and short-term debt at US$ 65 billion accounted for 78.8 per cent and 21.2 per cent, respectively, of the total external debt.

3. Inflation Expectations Survey of Households: June 2011 (Round 24)

This article presents the findings of Inflation Expectations Survey of Households conducted in the April-June 2011 quarter, the 24th round in the series. The survey captures the inflation expectations of 4,000 urban households across 12 cities for the next three months and for the next one year.

These expectations are based on households’ individual consumption baskets and hence, these rates are not to be considered as predictors of any official measure of inflation. The households’ inflation expectations provide useful directional information on near-term inflationary pressures and also supplement other economic indicators to get a better indication of future inflation. The survey reflects expectations of the respondents and not of the Reserve Bank of India.

Main Findings

• The inflation expectations of households for the next three-month ahead have tended to be slightly lower at 11.8 per cent from 11.9 per cent assessed during the last round of survey, however, for next one-year ahead they have moved slightly higher at 12.9 per cent from 12.7 per cent.

• Households expect inflation to rise further by 60 and 170 basis points during next quarter and next year respectively from the perceived current rate of 11.2 per cent.

• Unlike in last round of the Survey, the percentage of respondents expecting price rise have gone up for all product groups (viz., food, non food, households durables, housing and services).

• On category-wise inflation expectations, daily-wage workers and housewives expect higher inflation rates compared with other categories. across the cities, households in Bangalore expect the highest inflation while expectations to be the lowest for Hyderabad.

• 25 per cent of the respondents felt that Reserve Bank is taking necessary action to control inflation, out of this, 51 per cent felt that Reserve Bank’s action has an impact on controlling inflation.

4. Quarterly Industrial Outlook Survey: April-June 2011 (Round 54)

This article presents the survey findings of the 54th round of the Industrial Outlook Survey. The survey was conducted for the April-June 2011 quarter and gives the assessment of business situation of companies in manufacturing sector, for the quarter April-June 2011, and their expectations for the ensuing quarter July-September 2011.

Main Findings

• The survey results signal moderation of business conditions in the Indian manufacturing sector for assessment quarter as well as expectation quarter.

• The Business Expectation Index – a measure that gives a single snapshot of the industrial outlook in each study quarter – declined from 122.0 to 116.3 for assessment quarter and marginally from 121.9 to 121.5 for the expectation quarter; however, it still remains much higher than 100 which is the threshold that separates contraction from expansion.

Alpana Killawala Chief General Manager

Press Release : 2011-2012/228

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You can also choose to dual boot and have Windows and Linux installed on the same machine.

The best distro for new users (or any for that matter) is Ubuntu. It has the largest hardware and community support, and it's updated every six months with a new version.

If you really need to, you can run Windows INSIDE of Linux like I've done here in this short vid:
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Documents released Thursday by federal investigators probing the San Bruno explosion contained new revelations about flawed PG&E pipe welds and a retired engineer’s sharp critique about how the fatally flawed gas line segment was put together.

Included in the 4,000 pages of documents released by the National Transportation Safety Board was a report that a 10-inch long segment of pipe, about 719 feet south of the portion that exploded last year in San Bruno, had “various weld discontinuities.”

Bob Bea, professor emeritus of engineering at UC Berkeley, said having such a small piece of pipe welded into a line is highly dangerous. All welds, he said, have defects and putting two joints close together is inviting disaster.

“We’re seeing more and more pervasive junk,” Bea said.”

In addition, PG&E gas mechanic Joe Joaquim told the federal agency in June that while working in 1992 as an apprentice on a transmission pipe, apparently on or near Skyline Boulevard in San Bruno, he found a defective seam weld, although it’s unclear if that line was the ill-fated 132 or another transmission nearby. the bad weld was repaired, Joaquim said.

Investigators have been worried about PG&E’s pipe welds since they found the ruptured portion of transmission line 132 in San Bruno was riddled with welding defects and that the 30-inch pipe apparently broke apart on a seam weld. the Sept. 9 explosion killed eight people and destroyed dozens of homes. Just last month, PG&E gave state regulators records showing that same line had a history of bad welds in Palo Alto, San Mateo, Sunnyvale and San Francisco.

Flawed welds can seriously weaken a pipe, another document noted. for a pipe with the same characteristics as the one that blew up in San Bruno, it noted, the pressure normally would have to soar to 1,300 pounds per square inch to cause it to burst. but the same pipe with a cracked weld could break apart at less than half that pressure, it said.

As with the recently discovered 10-inch segment, many of the substandard welds in the ruptured San Bruno pipe were in so-called pups, short pieces of pipe bonded together where line 132 dipped through a valley.

The use of pups in that configuration was lambasted by Arthur “Mike” Massaglia, a retired engineer and former employee of the pipe’s manufacturer, whose interview with federal investigators was among the documents made public. the 88-year-old said cutting and fitting pieces of pipe to the contour of the ground was something his bosses would not have permitted. “That was not to be done,” he said. “I think it was a very, very poor practice.”

Massaglia said, however, that there were “a lot of fabricating shops” that could have done that for the utility. PG&E has declined to disclose if it knows who put together the pups.

Other documents made it clear the safety board is continuing to examine whether the gas line accident may have been influenced by a 2008 sewer project beneath the ruptured pipe. the sewer was replaced using a procedure known as pipe bursting, which can create violent shaking.

Among the records made public were civil engineering manuals on pipe bursting and a Bowling Green State University study that concluded that pipe bursting in rocky ground “may cause significant damage to nearby utilities.”

It’s unclear whether the ground in San Bruno was rocky enough to cause a problem for the gas line. but in a previously released interview by the safety board, a PG&E official complained that the sewer contractor had filled the excavated area with gravel, rather than sand, which PG&E requires.

Other documents explored the potential threat to PG&E’s pipes from Bay Area earthquake faults. a study for the city of San Bruno in 2008 noted that an area near the ruptured pipe has been susceptible to ground failure.

Responding to the safety board’s latest documents, PG&E President Chris Johns issued a statement thanking the agency for its “continued work to determine the cause of this accident. Identifying exactly what happened will help both PG&E and the industry take steps to see that an accident like the one in San Bruno never happens again.”

Contact Steve Johnson at or 408-920-5043.