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COFFEE WITH THE COACH-Ohio
Money Concepts
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST)
Event Details
Coffee with the Coach
Join one of America's leading sales and marketing coaches for a casual conversation about how to grow your financial services business, provide enhanced service, and enjoy more free time.
Hear sales, marketing, and practice management ideas currently used by leading financial advisors. In addition, YOU get to select topics of interest to YOU based upon YOUR needs.
Topics include
- Building A 100% Referral Business
- Creating A Unique Client Experience
- Making Client Service Sell
- Staffing & Training
- Simplified Business Planning
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Since 1974 Michael Roby has studied and practiced the art and science of professional advisory practice. His passion for helping others succeed has been demonstrated in his roles as a financial advisor, sales manager, and investment wholesaler. Today Mike shares his expertise with professional service providers, including broker/dealers, financial product distributors, insurance companies, financial institutions, attorneys and accountants as a sales & marketing consultant and business coach. Mike is the author of The Ultimate Small Cap Business: Building a Financial Advisory Practice, published by Expert Publishing.
"Mike was extraordinary. Having been in the business for many years I have heard countless speeches on business development but Mike's was the best. He gave a second motivational speech on "being a hero" which was truly inspirational. Excellent content with a dynamic presentation. Mike is a great speaker."
Craig Watanabe, COO - Penniall & Associates Inc
"Most of the attendees ranked your presentation as the most valuable part of the entire workshop."
Tammy R. Severt, First Vice President - Davenport & Company LLC
"When is a broker-dealer meeting not just another b/d meeting? When Mike Roby is in the house!"
Mac McGarity, MBA - Sun Life Financial Distributors
"I've known Michael Roby since 1990. I have worked with Michael as both a colleague and a consultant/featured speaker for various broker dealer events. Michael's first-hand knowledge of the financial services industry and implementable ideas to build one's practice are top notch. I highly recommend Michael as a coach and keynote speaker."
Andy McFetridge - John Hancock
"Not only was Mike a very knowledgeable and dynamic speaker during one of our most highly attended sessions, he was very gracious with his time and attention during the conference resource fair where he helped us promote our products and shared valuable insights with many of our top producers."
Teri (Elliott) Pullen - Thrivent Financial
"I would highly recommend Michael Roby as a speaker. Michael can inspire, motivate and train a group and is a very dynamic speaker. His credibility in the brokerage/ wealth management business is very high. He has successfully done the job and has a wealth of knowledge of how to build business. He makes it simple and straightforward and the fact he was a successful broker himself gives him great credibility."
Tim Bush - Bank of the West
"I enjoyed hearing you speak at the RSM meeting in Pinehurst, SC for the Regional Sales Managers for BB&T. Probably the most effective speaker I have heard in the time I have been in this business. Greatly appreciate the great thoughts and ideas you provided."
Billy Simmons - BB&T Investments
"Michael's concepts represent a breath of fresh air with respect to sales strategy. By implementing his strategies I have increased my hit ratio to nearly 90%. Thanks Michael!"
Ryan Brellenthin - Waypoint Advisors
"Michael is much more than a terrific motivational speaker. The experience and actionable advice he brings to financial advisors improves their efficiency and effectiveness and certainly heightens the quality of a distribution company's overall sales force."
Fred Nicholas, Principal -McKendrySnow Financial Distributors LLC
"When I think of Mike Roby several things come to mind: - An utmost professional. - Someone who goes beyond the brain and gets into your heart. - Great presenter. - Unlimited knowledge of the financial securities industry, especially in working with financial institutions (banks). - Beyond business, he is a good friend and puts other people first."
Jeff Duckworth, Head of Sales - John Hancock Funds
"I've been in this great business for 21 years, and have heard many presenters throughout my career. I enjoyed yours because you have real field experience along with presenting your ideas in a workable fashion. Your ideas are not unreasonable to implement!"
Keith Hennessey - Farm Bureau Insurance
When & Where
Hilton Columbus / Polaris
8700 Lyra Dr
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (EST)
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It is important to teach students about diversity to help them develop empathy for others. This lesson, for first and second graders, uses Todd Parr's picture book It's Okay to Be Different to help students understand what diversity means and how it applies to them. After a shared reading of the text, students work in small groups to discuss and write down what makes them diverse. They then visit Todd Parr's website and create pages for their own books about diversity. Students share their completed books with another class.
Flip Book: Publishing a book is a breeze with this handy tool that provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a flipbook.
Miller, H.M. (2000). Teaching and learning about cultural diversity: A dose of empathy. The Reading Teacher, 54(4), 380381.
- An important goal of teaching students the literature of diversity is showing them how to become empathetic human beings.
- Balance is a part of teaching empathy. Students should not become overwhelmed by negative feelings, but they should recognize-and take seriously-stories about oppression.
- Picture books are beneficial in helping students to become knowledgeable about cultural and diversity issues and in allowing them to make the personal connections that lead to empathetic behavior.
Miller, H.M. (2000). Teaching and learning about cultural diversity: All of us together have a story to tell. The Reading Teacher, 53, 666-667.


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Ash and co. finally arrive at the Virbank City port, but before he could challenge the Gym Leader, he, Iris and Cilan run into Luke and Zorua again (in a surprise way when Zorua impersonates Ash's personality). Apparently he's planning on entering the Pokéstar Studios Movie contest and wants Ash, Iris and Cilan to help making the greatest film about the Unova Defense Force against his rival film director Jules and his Krookodile. Will Luke's newest film be a smash hit? And why is Team Rocket after the mysterious Meloetta since it starts to follow Ash to the Virbank City Gym in the end?
- The Mecha-Tyranitar from the upcoming Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 makes its appearance in the anime.
- It's been 40 episodes earlier since Ash and co. last saw Luke.
- In the flashback scene, it is revealed that The Legend of the Pokemon Knight got voted for top honors in the film festival thanks to Ash and co.
- Aside from Pikachu and Meowth, this episode marks the very first appearance of a Pokémon from a previous generation, in this case, Generation II.
- Who's That Pokémon?: Krookodile (US)
- At the beginning of Luke's film, Zorua appears and roars. This is a parody of the beginning of all M-G-M Studios movies, when a lion appears and roars twice.
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Christopher Baker, Murmur Study, Installation View, Audi Open Space Pavilion, Frankfurt, 2011
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In Hello World! or: How I learned to stop listening and love the noise, you compiled 5,000 online diaries and showed them on one enormous wall. Along with their accompanying audio, they all play at once; you can occasionally hear one voice above the others as the sound rises and falls. How many of the individual clips did you watch? How were they selected? Are you familiar with the people in any way (via previous knowledge, web stalking, etc.)? Do any of them know that they're in this artwork?
My original motivation was to create an experience that addressed the contrast between our greatest hopes for new communication technologies and what they actually deliver. After spending time with an earlier iteration (which was essentially 5000 randomly selected videos), I decided that I really wanted to capture the optimism and excitement of new users as they spoke directly with their audience. To that end, I generated a set of search keywords that included phrases like "my first video blog" or "my first vlog" (among others), then downloaded about 30,000 of the resulting videos. In the end I decided to choose videos that had little to no post-production (i.e. graphics, titles, edits, etc), featured a typical webcam head and shoulders shot, and were recorded in a personal or private space, like a bedroom, home, car or bathroom. Since I downloaded about 1500 hours of video, I wasn't able to watch each video from start to finish. I scanned each video and evaluated them for their visual quality and background scene as much as their spoken content. Since the videos were found via a public search, I had no connection with any of ...


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(Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) said it was recasting responsibilities of some of its executives in corporate and investment banking after deciding in July to put two key business segments into one.
The steps, announced on Tuesday in an employee memo provided to Reuters, raise the profiles of two emerging markets specialists and leave an ambiguous status for Greg Guyett, who had held the title of chief executive officer of JPMorgan's global corporate bank.
The memo, from the two co-CEOs of JPMorgan's recently combined Corporate & Investment Bank, said they would integrate coverage of banking clients under two men: Jeff Urwin, who will continue as global head of investment banking, and Don McCree, the global head of treasury services who will now also oversee corporate banking.
Guyett, 48, will help Urwin and McCree with the transition "before taking on his next role in the company," the memo said. The memo, which did not say what Guyett will do next, praised him for increasing the bank's international revenue and expanding its wholesale banking services outside of the United States.
Under Guyett, global corporate bank revenue increased in 2011 by 29 percent in investment banking and 22 percent in treasury services, according to a February presentation by the company.
The memo also announced that Nicolas "Gucho" Aguzin, who has been CEO for Latin America, will move to Hong Kong to become CEO of Asia Pacific in 2013, following an interim step as deputy for that region reporting to Urwin. Aguzin has been at JPMorgan for 22 years.
Martin Marron, described as a 20-year veteran of JPMorgan, will be the new CEO of Latin America immediately. He has led sales and trading teams across Latin America, the memo said.
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Archive for the 'texas homebuilders' Category
10 Best Things about Cedar Park
1. Shopping
Lakeline Mall and Plaza is the most well known shopping center in Cedar Park, but the brand new 1890 Ranch Shopping Center is a great place to avoid the crowd. The 800,000 square-foot shopping center is features a giant 12-screen Cinemark Theater, SuperTarget, Best Buy and more large retail stores. The shopping center is continuing to expand, so look out for more new stores in the future.
2. Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, a partner of the Seton Family Hospital, is now open and is serving residents in Western Williamson County. The $125 million medical center offers full service healthcare including physician offices, labs, and diagnostic services, all in one location. It is located right in the heart of Cedar Park behind the 1890 Ranch Shopping Center and has become a welcomed addition to the Cedar Park community.
3. Schools
Cedar Park belongs to one of the fastest growing school districts in Texas. In just one year, the Leander ISD has expanded from six campuses to thirty-three campuses! The highly-rated schools are known statewide for their 16:1 student-to-teacher ratio, 90% TAKS passing rate, and a consistently reputable education status.
4. Parks
Cedar Park is actually home to many parks, but one in particular stands out as an exceptional location for exercise and relaxation. Brushy Creek Lake Park, one of the city's newest parks, backs up to the Avery Ranch Golf Club. The park has a small lake for fishing and kayaking, a sand volleyball court, hike and bike trail, and an exciting water playscape. This multi-faceted family and pe- friendly park is a perfect place for varying outdoor activities.
5. Location
Cedar Park's convenient proximity to Austin is a big reason for its appeal. Approximately 15 miles southeast of Cedar Park, the heart of Downtown Austin is only about 20 to 30 minutes away. Cedar Park also stands at the center of the convenient 183A and I-45 toll roads, as well as Highway 183, which stretches south into Austin, giving its residents easy access into and out of the area. Cedar Park's location helps maintain their "small town feel" without being too far from the city life.
6. Food
Although there are plenty of great restaurants in Cedar Park, two exceptional locations stand out. For anybody who loves BBQ, Smokey Mo's is the place to go in Cedar Park. The restaurant has an old Texan feel, and serves some great food (Try the brisket!). Brooklyn Heights is another great Cedar Park find. They are known for their outstanding pizza, but they also have a full menu that includes great sandwiches, rib eyes and desserts to satisfy the pickiest of eaters.
7. Size
One of the most astonishing things about Cedar Park is the growth it has experienced over the last couple years. According to the city website, the population grew from 26,049 in 2000 to 52,058 in 2006, a 99.9% growth in just six years! It is also predicted to continue the substantial growth in the coming years.
8. Cedar Park Sports & Events
In 2009, Cedar Park will introduce the Texas Stars, a new AAA hockey team and a subsidiary of the Dallas Stars. Bringing the love of hockey to central Texas, the Stars will play in the brand new hockey arena beginning in September 2009. Their games are certain to be "the next big thing" in Cedar Park, drawing in huge crowds from the surrounding area. Located at the corner of 183A and New Hope Road, the hockey arena is just one use of the new Cedar Park Event Center, be a 6,800-seat sports arena with room for up to 8,500 for concerts and special events.
9. Twin Creeks Country Club
The Twin Creeks Country Club is a refreshing getaway from the grind of the work week. Twin Creeks is home to the only Fred Couples signature golf course in the area, a challenging design that leads golfers through the beauty of the Texas Hill County. Complete with a private clubhouse, dining facility, recreation center, walking trails, and a water-park with a junior Olympic sized pool and a resort style pool with water slides, the club has something for every member of the family.
10. Housing Market
Thanks to Cedar Park's incredible growth, the housing market has remained strong, despite national trends. According to Trulia.com, a leading market website, home prices in the area increased an average of two thousand dollars within the last month, and the number of homes listed continually decreasing.
About Buffington Signature Homes
Buffington Signature Homes is dedicated to building homes that will last a lifetime. A locally owned company with a wealth of experience, Buffington Signature Homes combines innovative floor plans, skilled craftsmanship and an exceptional buying experience to deliver homes with value that each and every customer is proud to live in. Proudly building fine communities and new homes in South Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park. Home prices vary per community, from the $210's to the mid $300's, ranging in size from 2000 to 3700 sq ft with new plans in the works to go over 4000 sq ft.
Media Contact:
Gary Warren
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
"10 Best Things about Round Rock"
1. Round Rock Premium Outlets
Name brands like Coach, Calvin Klein, BCBG-Max Azria and Burberry at discounted prices? It doesn't get any better than that. Round Rock outlets are indeed the greatest thing to happen to shopping in Round Rock since…well, ever. Finally, Round Rock residents don't have to travel 45 minutes down I-35 to San Marcos to enjoy outlet prices because they can now enjoy them from their own backyard. The outdoor outlet center has an exceptional selection of popular retail shops that sell a variety of clothing, shoes, jewelry and fragrances.
2. Round Rock ISD
It has been talked about before, but the "10 Best Things about Round Rock" cannot be complete without including Round Rock ISD. Frankly, the excellent school system is one of the reasons Round Rock has such a good reputation, why Money Magazine named them number seven out of the one hundred best cities in which to live. Their annual dropout rate is only 0.1%, with a 14.6:1 student to teacher ratio, and produce 87% of graduates that say they will continue their education. It's not hard to see why Round Rock ISD has become one of the most talked about school districts in the area.
3. Round Rock Donuts
For those who have never tasted a warm and golden Round Rock Donut, it is definitely an experience not to let pass. The reputation of Round Rock Donuts has stretched far across Central Texas, and the residents of Round Rock will argue this is the best donut ever made. They still remain in a single location near downtown Round Rock, but they have expanded their business in the last couple years. Now, not only do they serve their signature donuts, but also a variety of delicious baked goods, cakes, pies and pastries.
4. Round Rock Express
The Round Rock Express, the AA minor league team located in Round Rock, is one of its most popular attractions and brings in a sell out crowd from all over the area. As a subsidiary of the Houston Astros, it is home to professional players before moving up to the major league or during rehab (some might remember the two weeks Round Rock got to see Roger Clemens). The Dell Diamond has affordable tickets, great seats and can provide some fun family entertainment during those hot summer days.
5. Texas State Campus at Round Rock
The new Texas State campus in Round Rock provides an excellent educational resource to people in the area. They offer Associate, Bachelor and Masters Degrees as well as certification and continuing education programs. The campus offers a similar curriculum with the same professors as Texas State San Marcos but at a more convenient location for local residents. They hold day and night classes and have many opportunities to get a degree while working full time.
6. The History
The evidence of Round Rock's rich history can be seen all over town. The popular "round rock" that the town was named after can be seen from the bridge above the brushy creek on Chisholm Trail Road. Also in that area, there are still wagon marks from the historic Chisholm Trail etched into the rocks along the river bank. Downtown Round Rock was also the site where notorious train robber Sam Bass was shot on the streets downtown, and his grave is actually located nearby at the Round Rock Cemetery. All landmarks can be seen by visitors, and the Sam Bass shooting is recreated along the streets downtown.
7. Downtown Round Rock
Downtown Round Rock has become the cultural epicenter of the town with specialty retail shops, local eateries and art galleries. The popular town square on Main Street is home to authentic restaurants such as Main Street Bar & Grill, the Louisiana Longhorn and el Matador. They also host plenty of exciting events all year long like the artisan stroll, a local art market which occurs every second Sunday, movies in the park, and concerts.
8. The Bats of Round Rock
Ok, so it's a little odd how watching bats fly out from a highway underpass in Round Rock can be enjoyable, but it is truly a one of a kind experience. Most people know about the bats that fly out from under Congress Bridge, it has become quite an attraction in Austin, but Round Rock has its own population of bats that is just as enjoyable to view, without the crowd. The underpass at highway I-35 and McNeil is home to thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats and right after dusk they all fly out at once to feed. It only lasts for a couple minutes, but the multitude of bats flying in unison is really one of the most amazing natural spectacles to watch.
9. Old Settlers Park
Located right across from the Dell Diamond, Old Settlers Park is one of the best places in Round Rock for outdoor sports and recreation. The large park is home to 20 youth baseball and softball complexes, soccer fields, and many youth and adult leagues to join. For kids, it features a water park called Rockin' River complete with a lazy river, crazy slides, and a water playground. The park also features a hike & bike trail and a small lake stocked for fishing.
10. Avery Ranch Golf Club
Created along the rolling green landscape of the Texas Hill Country, Avery Ranch Golf Club is one of the newest and most craftily designed golf courses in the area. The challenging 226 acre, 18-hole golf course, designed by Andy Raugust, is available to the public and makes for an enjoyable day of golf. After your finished, don't forget to head over to Z Tejas, the newest location of the original Austin restaurant, for some fine wine and food selections.
About Buffington Signature Homes
Buffington Signature Homes is dedicated to building homes that will last a lifetime. A locally owned company with a wealth of experience, Buffington Signature Homes combines innovative floor plans, skilled craftsmanship and an exceptional buying experience to deliver homes with value that each and every customer is proud to live in. Proudly building fine communities and new homes in South Austin, Round Rock and Cedar Park. Home prices vary per community, from the $210's to the mid $300's, ranging in size from 2000 to 3700 sq ft with new plans in the works to go over 4000 sq ft.
Media Contact:
Gary Warren
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Overview of Austin Housing Market
With the recent economic turmoil, many consumers may find the idea of building a home too risky. While that risk is subtantiated in some markets, overall the housing market is relatively stable and growing. This is especially true in the Austin real estate market, which continues to stand out as one of the best in the country. In contrast to the national housing and lending dilemmas, the Austin market continues to show strong numbers in relation to accumulated inventory, home purchases and overall home values.
During 2008, the Austin real estate market slowed down in response to the credit crisis affecting the country. (3) The collapse of the subprime mortgage market has led to more restrictive mortgage qualification standards, including the elimination of many down payment assistance programs and higher equity requirements for jumbo loans. The outlook may appear grim, but Austin shows more than one sign of changing that image. (1)
In the Austin area, the housing inventory stands at a 6.3-month supply, just over the standard equilibrium of 6.0 and much lower than the whopping 10.9-month supply nationally. What does this mean? It shows that our region remains relatively unharmed by the current economic crisis. It is estimated that the national real estate economy will show signs of recovery within the next three to five years. This is in stark contrast to Austin's real estate market, which is expected to recover within the next 18 to 24 months. Signs of recovery will begin to show by next summer.
The continued strength of Austin's housing market now is in large part due to builders making up for the slowing economy. Record numbers of homes were built in Central Texas just two years ago, providing a large inventory of homes that went unsold. This led to a dramatic decrease in new homes built the following two years. While this is an unfavorable position for builders, it is great for consumers. Increased inventory and slowing sales lead to great buyer incentives from builders hoping to get consumers into their homes. These incentives can range from free upgrades and appliances, to extended warranties and services, to large discounts that can save consumers a substantial amount of money on their loans and down payments. Opportunities like this will not last long, though and most will fade quickly as the economy regains strength. (2)
The estimates of a quicker recovery, combined with the availability of current inventory and builders' willingness to sell for lower prices led the experts at Forbes magazine to name Austin one of just three cities in the country to "Buy Now."(1)
Behind the raw numbers of home sales, remaining inventory and solid values, experts are looking at the strength of Austin's job market. As a leading region for technology and research-based jobs, the Austin boasts a strong supply of new jobs, plenty of residents with dependable salaries and strong credit, and a strong cultural atmosphere that attracts new talent. Much like the Dot-Com bust in 2000, the current economic crisis has left Austin relatively untouched when compared to other parts of the nation. The city's unique blend of great weather, distinctive culture and entertainment, and continued job growth and economic strength help Austin hold its place as one of the best places to buy. Add to that the benefits of increased inventory and many builders offering incentives to maintain their sales, now is a great time build your home in Austin.
1. Shonda Novak, Kate Morton. "Credit Crunch Squeezes Central Texas Home Starts." American Statesman. Oct. 2008. Statesman. 12 Oct. 2008.
2. "Austin Builders Are Cutting Back, Confident of Rebound." American Statesman. Oct. 2008. Statesman. 17 Oct. 2008.
3. Roselind Hejl "Real Estate Market Update." Roselind Hejl's Austin Real Estate Guide. Oct. 2008. 9 Oct. 2008.
Buffington's Guide to Living & Buying in Austin
Join local Austin homebuilder, Buffington Signature Homes, for a tour of the ins and outs of buying a new home in the capital city! Where to buy, what to look for, where it's hot and where it's cool!
There are lots of great places to live in Austin. Use these tips to find the perfect neighborhood and home for your lifestyle!
1. North, South, East & West—head any direction from downtown Austin and you'll discover four distinctive areas of town, each with their own character and atmosphere.
- North: North Austin and Round Rock are home to many of the region's biggest employers, with great shopping, accessibility and family-friendly living.
- South: The original home of "Keep Austin Weird"! South Austin offers a unique experience of the culture and style that made the city famous.
- East: Enjoying a resurgence in economic development and investment, East Austin is home to great historical neighborhoods, arts and eateries.
- West: As you head west, the city gives way to the Texas Hill Country. With grand hillside homes and nearby access to Lake Travis, life is good in the west.
2. Major Roads & Highways. Several major roads make getting around town a lot easier… unless you catch them at the wrong time.
- I-35: The main North/South thoroughfare, I-35 bisects the city just east of Downtown. Connected to just about everything, but beware of rush hour traffic and backups.
- Mopac / Loop 1: Also running North/South, Mopac loops west of downtown and can be faster and less congested than I-35.
- 183/183-A: Running southeast to northwest, 183 takes you from the airport, north of Downtown into North Austin. From there, the 183-A toll road offers easy access from Cedar Park and Leander.
- 290 / 71 / Ben White Blvd: Running East-West from the airport into the Hill Country, Ben White connect South Austin to I-35 and Mopac.
3. Schools. Austin area schools are consistently ranked among the best in the state and even the country. For the top rated public schools in the area, check out the Eanes School District in West Austin, and the Round Rock and Leander ISDs. There are also several highly-rated independent and church-affiliated private schools throughout the city.
4. Colleges & Universities. Austin is perhaps best known as the home of the University of Texas. UT sits right in the middle of the city, just north of the Capital, with nationally ranked undergraduate, graduate and adult education programs. Just south of the river, St. Edwards University is a private, Roman Catholic university known for quality liberal arts programs. Several Austin Community Collage campuses can be found throughout the city, offering quality undergraduate and adult programs, as well as Early College Start programs for high school students.
5. Live Music & Events. "The Live Music Capital of the World" is home to more than 200 live music venues and over 1,900 local musicians! On any given night, you can find incredible live music on the world-famous 6th Street or nearby in the Warehouse District, another growing entertainment area. Local favorites for live performances include Stubb's BBQ, Auditorium Shores and the newly completed Austin Music Hall. You can also check out hundreds of local and national acts every spring at South by Southwest (SXSW) and at Austin City Limits Music Festival in late summer.
6. Parks & Lakes. The city's parks, greenbelts and lakes offer endless possibilities for outdoor fun. Barton Springs is a popular attraction, at an average temperature of 68° year round! Lady Bird Lake and Lake Travis offer great places for boating and skiing, and miles of hike & bike trails throughout the city are perfect for exercise and leisure. The most popular outdoor destination is Zilker Park, located along the south shore of Lady Bird Lake. Zilker Park is home to a popular dog park, the famous Barton Springs Pool as well as one of the largest trailheads leading into the Barton Creek greenbelt.
7. Sports. Great sports action is never far away, with UT athletics throughout the school year, as well as the Austin Aztex USL soccer team and the Round Rock Express baseball team, affiliate of the Houston Astros! Coming in 2009 or 2010, the Texas Stars AHL hockey team will hit the ice in Cedar Park as the top affiliate of the Dallas Stars NHL franchise.
8. Temperature & Climate. Bring your sunscreen! Austin averages 300 days of sunshine per year, with hot summers and mild winters. The coldest month in Austin is typically January, with overnight lows averaging 40°. In the summers, late July and August are typically the hottest, with average daytime temperatures in the mid to upper 90s.
9. Shopping. Key shopping centers for the area include Southpark Meadows and Barton Creek Mall in South Austin, La Frontera and the Round Rock Premium Outlets in Round Rock, as well as Lakeline Mall and the new 1890 Ranch in Cedar Park. For great local boutiques and arts, check out the great clothing and vintage stores on South Congress, as well as "The Drag" on Guadalupe near the UT campus.
10. Dining. Whatever kind of food or atmosphere you're in the mood for, there are great places to eat all over the city. Find your own favorite neighborhood eatery or look for local favorites scattered across town, like Chuy's Tex-Mex, Gumbo's Louisiana Style Cafe, Austin Java, Amy's Ice Cream and Rudy's Country Store & BBQ.
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There is no disputing the impact Detroit city has had on American music history. From Motown founder Berry Gordy to iconic Hip Hop producer J Dilla to the legendary rock band MC5, DJ Dez (aka Andres) is directly influenced by the Motor City's deep musical history. He received his first drum set from his father at age three and began studying percussion. He fell in love with turntables as a pre-teen and by the time Andres was in high school, he had already cut his teeth rocking underage house parties in Los Angeles.
Fast forward to the '90s when Detroit was already on the map, making lots of noise with their local dance scene (rivaling the famed scene in Chicago). Andres finds himself working in a record store with house producer Moodymann. The two eventually go from co-workers to labelmates with Andres releasing three solid albums for Moodymann's Mahogani Music label. On top of the Moodymann credibility, Andres was tapped by J Dilla himself to DJ for the group, Slum Village. From Hip Hop to House music, Andres has become one of Detroit's modern torchbearers. He's since founded his own imprint, La Vida, which he launced with a his new 12 inch single titled "New For You."
The Amoeba What's in My Bag? crew caught up with Andres on a recent visit to our Hollywood store. He found some really cool movies and picked up a few great vinyl finds. Andres grabs a copy of the documentarty film Searching For Sugar Man, a story about Rodriguez, a forgotten Detroit musician who, in some countries, is held in the same regard as Elvis. Definitely a must see! He also gets his hands on a vinyl copy of 24 Carat Black's Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth. Check out the full episode to see all his cool picks!
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2191 Jordan Lane N.W.
Huntsville, AL 35816
New 2019 Dutchmen RV Kodiak Ultimate 288BHSL
Bring along some friends, or even grandma and grandpa in this Kodiak Ultimate travel trailer featuring room enough for everyone! Some of the highlights are dual entry, double size bed bunks, a rear corner bath, an outdoor kitchen, and a fireplace!
Step inside model 288BHSL using either one of the side entry doors. The door closest to the rear leads you in to find a rear corner bath featuring a tub/shower, toilet, sink and corner linen cabinet straight ahead. There is also an overhead medicine cabinet above the sink. Just outside the bathroom door you will find one of two storage pantries.
To your immediate left inside the same entry door you will find the set of 42" x 74" double size bed bunks creating sleeping space for four adults or children.
Along the curbside you find a large walk-in pantry with a fireplace along the interior front, and a TV hook-up above. Next, enjoy cooking your favorite meals using the three burner range and overhead microwave oven. There is also an outside camp kitchen for added cook space, or for when you want to cook and dine outdoors. Back inside you will find ample storage for your dishes and things, and a double sink makes cleaning up a breeze.
The front bedroom provides a queen size bed with wardrobe storage on either side for your clothing. You will also find more storage space in the overhead cabinets above the head of the bed. There is a second entry door into the trailer allowing for quick access to the bedroom when playing outside, and so much more!
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Interior Color: GRAPHITE
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|39 gals
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October 17, 2013
By SCHUYLER DIXON
AP Sports Writer
IRVING, Texas (AP) -- Jay Ratliff's mysterious and rapid decline with the Dallas Cowboys has ended with his release.
The Cowboys unloaded the apparently disgruntled defensive tackle on Wednesday, saying he failed a physical after spending the first six weeks of the season on the physically unable to perform list. He was eligible to be activated this week.
Ratliff missed the last six games of 2012 with a groin injury that required surgery. The four-time Pro Bowler injured his hamstring during the conditioning test before training camp in July and never practiced for the Cowboys this season.
The ninth-year pro wasn't seen by reporters in the locker room all season after hinting there was tension with the Dallas medical staff, and agent Mark Slough said his relationship with team doctors was ''strained.''
But Ratliff tried to put a happy face on his departure in a statement issued by Slough, thanking ''the best fans in the NFL'' and giving owner Jerry Jones credit for ''taking a chance'' on a seventh-round pick from 2005 who went to four straight Pro Bowls.
''I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Cowboys and it was always my desire to begin and end my career here in Dallas,'' Ratliff said. ''But I understand this business and now it's time to move on, turn the page and begin again.''
The team said Ratliff had sports hernia surgery and expected him to be ready in 2013, but Slough said doctors told him the injury was far more serious and could take up to a year to heal. He described the injury as muscles tearing away from bones in the pelvic area.
Slough said he and Ratliff ''never felt the need'' to clarify his injury, even with his client getting criticized over the slow recovery time.
''If it doesn't bother my guy, then I guess it doesn't bother me,'' said Slough, who said several teams have already contacted him about Ratliff, but that the 32-year-old won't play this season.
The agent also said Ratliff wasn't leaving the Cowboys on bad terms. Slough said Jones called Ratliff to tell him about the release.
''There's no ill will,'' the agent said. ''Jay's not upset. He's not mad. He's not angry. I've been with him quite a bit over the last two days, he and his wife both. He and his wife both talking about the possibility of what might happen today.''
Ratliff made the Pro Bowl as recently as 2011, but ended up missing 10 games last year. A sprained ankle kept him out of the first four, followed by the groin problem.
After his injury-filled 2012 season, Ratliff was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in January, just weeks after teammate Josh Brent was charged with intoxication manslaughter following a car accident that killed practice squad player Jerry Brown.
In his four-year stretch of Pro Bowl appearances, Ratliff twice had a career-high 83 tackles and 19 of his 27 career sacks.
But he had just two sacks after signing a five-year, $49 million extension in 2011. He will count $7 million against the salary cap next season even after agreeing to have his deal restructured this past offseason. Ratliff will be off the books in 2015.
With star pass rusher DeMarcus Ware battling a quadriceps injury, it's likely Hatcher will be the only one of the four projected starting defensive linemen on the field Sunday when Dallas visits Philadelphia. Anthony Spencer, the end opposite Ware, is out for the season after knee surgery.
One of the primary backups, Tyrone Crawford, was lost for the season to a torn Achilles tendon in the first full workout of training camp. The defensive front is relying so heavily on patchwork replacements, Jones has started calling it the ''no-name group.''
And now they know Ratliff won't join them.
''It's unfortunate that he didn't have the opportunity to play in this new defense because I think he would have done well,'' Slough said. ''I know the Cowboys thought he would flourish in that defense. They felt like it would extend years on his career. But the injury got in the way, and that happens in the NFL.


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This report studies the exposure of the world's corals to stress factors – including high temperatures, ultra-violet radiation, weather systems, sedimentation, as well as stress-reducing factors such as temperature variability and tidal dynamics – and identifies areas where exposure depends on factors that can be locally managed.
The report found that despite radiation stress being the most dominant stressor, the exposure of coral reefs could be reduced by locally managing chronic human impacts that act to reinforce radiation stress, and that future research and management efforts should focus on incorporating the factors that mitigate the effect of coral stressors until long-term carbon reductions are achieved through global negotiations.
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These skewers are traditionally made with Brazilian queijo de coalho, a dense, salty white cheese very similar in taste and texture to the Haloumi we use here. Soaking the cheese on the skewers removes some of the salt and prevents the skewers from burning.
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- Makes 6 hors d'oeuvres
- Active Time
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- Total Time
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- 1/2 lb Haloumi cheese, cut into 12 rectangular blocks
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
- Special Equipment
- 6 (6- to 8-inch) wooden skewers
- Thread 2 blocks of cheese lengthwise onto each skewer, then cover skewers with cold water and soak 1 hour.
- Stir together oil and oregano in a 13- by 9-inch shallow dish.
- While cheese soaks, prepare grill for cooking. If using a charcoal grill, open vents on bottom of grill, then light charcoal. Charcoal fire is medium-hot when you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack for 3 to 4 seconds. If using a gas grill, preheat burners on high, covered, 10 minutes, then reduce heat to moderately high.
- Drain cheese skewers on paper towels and pat dry, then grill, covered only if using a gas grill, on a well-oiled grill rack, turning (use a metal spatula to scrape under cheese to loosen before turning each time), until evenly browned, 3 to 7 minutes total.
- Add cheese skewers to oregano oil and turn to coat.
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"Prisoner of Azkaban" Wins First Light Film of the Decade Award
Mar 15, 2011
Film Awards
"Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" was named the First Light Film of the Decade, it was announced this afternoon at the First Light Awards in London.
The First Light Film of the Decade was voted on by the public, in association with the BAFTA Kids' Vote. "Prisoner of Azkaban" was up against films such as "Shrek," "Whale Rider," "Happy Feet," and "Up."
Actress Clemence Poesy (Fleur Delacour) was in attendance at the ceremony in London. Photos of her can be seen via Getty Images.
Update: The BBC reported that Ms Poesy presented the award to producer David Heyman at the ceremony. In his acceptance speech, he is quoted as saying:
"It's especially exciting and moving to be voted Film of the Decade by children aged five to 15.
"We made the film for children of all ages to 105
really, but clearly a core part of our audience is young people and to
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Publisher: HarperCollins.
Sort: Stand alone.
Zita is not an ordinary servant girl--she's the thirteenth daughter of a king who wanted only sons. When she was born, Zita's father banished her to the servants' quarters to work in the kitchens, where she can only communicate with her royal sisters in secret.Then, after Zita's twelfth birthday, the princesses all fall mysteriously ill. The only clue is their strangely worn and tattered shoes. With the help of her friends--Breckin the stable boy, Babette the witch, and Milek the soldier--Zita follows her bewitched sisters into a magical world of endless dancing and dreams. But something more sinister is afoot--and unless Zita and her friends can break the curse, the twelve princesses will surely dance to their deaths.
Zira is raised in the kitchen by Cook, until she finds out that she is no servant girl. In fact, she is the thirteenth princess and that's a nice suprise for her.
Aurelia is the first born child. After that, the King made sure that there was no magic in his Kingdom. The nurse said it could be dangerous for Aurelia. Soon after that, the other sisters arrived: the twin Alanna and Ariadne. Althea, Adena, Asenka. Another twin Amina and Ailima. Akila, Allegra, Asmita and Anisa. The King was done with daughters, he wanted a son. But when his wife dies giving birth to another daughter, he is devastated. He doesn't want the child, so he calls her Zira and she must be raised by the kitchen staff.
That is a horrible thing to do. Even in the end, I never felt any sympathy towards the King. He is harsh for his daughters and he blames Zira for something that isn't her fault. What I did like was the fact that Zira and the princesses are so nice to each other. Zira can sleep in their room every sunday. There is a secret passage between the kitchen and their sleeping room. And sometimes a princess leaves a hidden note for Zira, telling her that they miss her.
Zira feels wonderful and she even makes a new friend. Breckin, a boy who works in the stables. What a sweetheart! He sounds so cute and I liked how their feelings are developing. It's not that the author speaks about never ending love and passion - keep in mind that they are twelve - but it's real. It's the kind of feeling everybody had when you were around that age. Together they find out that there is still a witch in their Kingdom. Her name is Babette and it's a nice old woman. She always bakes cookies and other tasty stuff. Jummy! She comes in handy when the trouble is coming:
Something is terribly wrong. Her sisters are becoming very sick. They are tired all the time; they can't get out of bed anymore. Zira discovers that they are cursed. Zira must find a way to break the curse before it is too late. But how? And who is behind the curse?
Oh, how I loved this twist on the original story! It really sticks to the story, but I love the addition of another sister. Zira is such a fun character! She is very nice, but stubborn at the same time. She knows what she wants and she is brave. I like the fact that, even when she finds out that she is a princess, she stays the same. I already knew who did it halfway, but it didn't spoil the story :)


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I have a tree that is loading asynchronously. I have two models, Manager and User.
Managers can be parent nodes or leaf nodes, but Users can only be leaf nodes. So, a Manager can have any number of Managers above or below him, but I User can only be the child of a Manager.
I have set up proxies for the User and Manager models and set Manager as the TreeStore's Model parameter. I tried using hasMany and belongsTo to describe the relations, hoping that every time I expand a node, a get for Users and for Managers is sent. It isn't working. I'm only getting Managers, not Users.
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Many of today's films are extensively pre-visualized using 3D tools, in order to block out scenes and plan for both on-set shoots and visual effects. In this title, Jason Michael Hall will show you the power of pre-viz and how much a single artist can achieve in a relatively short amount of time. The demonstration will also prepare you for what it will be like to work as a pre-viz artist in the film industry. Starting from an empty scene in Maya, Jason will show the process of building assets and setting up your scene, including free and affordable resources for retaining assets and streamlining your workflow. Followed by a discussion on cameras and cinematography basics, he'll take you through the blocking stage to a fully realized action sequence while discussing efficiency, organization, cinematography techniques, and tips and tricks to speed up and streamline your workflow.
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Worshippers coming to Mass in Catholic churches throughout the Archdiocese of Los Angeles on Sunday are hearing extraordinary words of apology for decades of child sexual abuse.
At every church, priests are reading a letter from Archbishop José H. Gomez that denounces the abuse as "evil" and apologized for both the molestation and for the church's failure to expunge pedophile priests from its ranks.
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"There is no excuse, no explaining away what happened to these children," Gomez wrote in the letter, which was originally released Jan. 31. "The priests involved had the duty to be their spiritual fathers and they failed."
The letter that priests are reading is the same one in which Gomez late Thursday announced that he had removed his predecessor, retired Cardinal Roger Mahony, from all administrative and public duties. Gomez also relieved Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Curry from his position as Regional Bishop of Santa Barbara.
"To every victim of child sexual abuse by a member of our Church: I want to help you in your healing," Gomez wrote. "I am profoundly sorry for these sins against you."


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So I've been really quiet lately because I seem to be spending more and more time at the zoo these days! First of all some relatives came out from the UK to visit family, and I organised a special tour for my uncle. He's blind, so most activities are really bornig for him, but fortunately I got my friend Elaine, who works at the zoo, to arrange for him to touch a whole bunch of animals, to get an idea of what the look like. She did an incredible job, and it was very special to see how touched he was to realise that monkeys have hands!
This got me involved at the zoo again (Luke and I have semi-lived there for about 4 years now, including Luke's masters being based on zoo animals), as I hadn't spent too much time there recently with fieldwork and work and everything else. There are curretly two baby monkeys being hand-reared, so I started spening lots of time looking after them to give Althea (their 'mom') some time to get her other work done. Then, about 10 days ago, a whole bunch of animals from Madagascar were confiscated from the airport and put into quarantine at the zoo. By a whole bunch I mean several hundred! It was insane, the zoo wasn't really equipped to handle so many animals in a wuarantine that was designed for the occasional animal being sold or bought or exchanged, and the people who work there don't have any experience with Madagascan animals so trying to figure out husbandry for several hundred animals ni pretty bad condition was really really hard work! On top of it all they had to contend with me jumping up and down begging to be allowed to help! Fortunately (for my sake) they let me help out, but this quickly became a large part of my day. Feeding 600 animals takes a long time, and I try to help as much as possible so that the vets have time to treat the sick ones.
It's been really awesome to see some of the most stunning animals in the world. I've fallen in love with the little tree frogs, the big tomato frogs, the big day geckos (and the small day geckos) the huge panther chameleons and all the other incredible animal there. But at the same time I would dearly lovfe to remove the kneecaps of everyone involved in taking these animals out of their natural habitat, packing them in tiny little boxes and sending them voerseas to be sold as pets. It makes me so angry. I understand why people would want these animals as pets, they're very cool. But to take them away from where they should be... I just don't get it.
A long time ago I made a decision to never buy an animal that wasn't bred in captivity. Before that I decided to never ever buy an animal from a petshop. This was even before I refused a job at a petshop that sold animals. My point is, yes, that chameleon in the petshop looks really cool. But do you really want a pet that has been through so much? An animal that makes it to a petshop is probably among the 20 or so percent that survived a trip in horrendous conditions. I don't understand people. Really, animals are way cooler!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
So I've been really quiet lately because I seem to be spending more and more time at the zoo these days! First of all some relatives came out from the UK to visit family, and I organised a special tour for my uncle. He's blind, so most activities are really bornig for him, but fortunately I got my friend Elaine, who works at the zoo, to arrange for him to touch a whole bunch of animals, to get an idea of what the look like. She did an incredible job, and it was very special to see how touched he was to realise that monkeys have hands!
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Thursday, March 06, 2008
evil tracksuit people
Generally at the end of fieldwork I'm super-fit and feeling great, and then when I get home after a few weeks of sitting behind a desk and eating moms cooking (which is great, but generally when I'm away I eat much simpler food, and less meat, because I'm too lazy to cook much at the end of a long day) I'm right back to where I started. which means 2 things: 1. whenever I go to the field/on a fieldtrip the first few days are always really difficult. 2. I never feel as good about myself when I'm at home.
So on monday I went back to the gym and got a new contract. It was pretty expensive, althugh I got a lovely 20% student discount, so I figured that that would be a great motivator to get the best value out of said contract and make sure I go regularly. Which meant that I left home just after 5am on Tuesdayt morning and went off to gym. By the time I'd arrived, got past security (I didn't have a membership card yet) and got going it was almost 6, and after jogging a little bit I saw that the 6am class was starting, so I figured I go and join in.
Big mistake! Firstly it was a combination of cardio (stepping and suff), weights and random other exercises that involve all those core muscles that I think I was born without. They were also the kind of exercises that I might almost manage, except for the fact that we were expected to do them all with a whole pile of weights. When we finally got to put the weights down they strapped them to out ankles and made us do other stuff.We also got split into groups, and I was paired up with a lady who obviously runs 45 kilometres every morning before doing pilates and then aerobics and then spinning, all ebfore breakfast. She was the kind of person who would use the rest periods (when the rest of us were collapsed in a puddle of sweat) to do her own exercises. It just wasn't cool. I was tempted to slap her and say something along the lones of "yes, look at you. You're so fit! Oh wow. One day when something goes wrong on the flight to Mauritius or the Seychelles and you end up stranded on a deserted island, you'll regret your 0.2% body fat! You'll have to eat your own leg to provide energy for the 10km hops around the island that you'll probably want to do every morning." But I didn't, I just battled through, sharing pained looks with the other participants.
That afternoon and the following day, I could hardly walk. Jen had advised me to keep going to make it hurt less (I couldn't sit up to get otu of bed, couldn't sit, couldn't stand up...) so I went off to gym the next morning, avoided all calsses like the plague and managed a limping jog and a few weight machine before hobbling off to the showers. The rest of the next day was even worse! In the evening, after a long and quite hilarious lab where I couldn't sit down for 3 hours partly from busyness, but largely due to the pain, as well as Luke's not even veiled sarcasm) I went home, sank into a hot bath with this weird mustard homeopathic stuff I used to use for stiffness after hockey (not the ice variety, but normal on fields hockey) tournaments when I was at school.
So this mornign I woke up feeling fantastic. It was the weirdest thign! so I went off to gym, had a fantastic run dashed off to wits, and foudn that climbing stairs still hurts, but not too badly. Jen already gave me the 'told you so' talk, but I don't mind. So here's hoping it never gets that bad again. And also hoping that I manage to keep going every day without giving up because of the horrible soccer-moms with too much free time for exercise!
Oh, and I must also write about the monkeys, I keep forgetting!
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Spanish-speaking viewers are finding the DTV transition to be particularly difficult because their favourite stations have either switched to digital or are too low power to be viewed outside of analog.
Low-power stations are not required by the FCC to make the switch to digital on Feb. 17th, so viewers who want to continue watching all of their programming need a converter that can handle both digital and analogue signals. Based on cost factors and confusion, in the end most viewers will probably end up buying a standard digital converter box with their government coupons and saying goodbye to their favourite analogue channels—which puts the future of those stations in jeopardy. [Dallas News and Getty Images Photo]


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Cities Push the Business 'Start-up' Envelope
The business incubator is no longer a new idea. Cities are pursuing business accelerators, a kind of incubator on steroids.
Okay, you've learned how to "incubate." But how do you "accelerate"?
Once considered a daring innovation, the business incubator is no longer a new idea. Almost every city has an incubator of some sort, usually a low-priced, co-location space for startup companies with some business support services. Now cities and economic development agencies are focused on "accelerators," a kind of incubator on steroids that provides access to a wider range of startup services, including networking with peers and investors, and connecting businesses to university technology transfer offices and the like. The idea is not just to get businesses going, but also to speed their growth. Some accelerators are private, some are public, and some are attached to universities or other nonprofit entities.
From opposite sides of the country come two very different stories about accelerator efforts -- both of them conventional in one sense and out of the box in another. In Boston, longtime Mayor Thomas M. Menino recently established an "innovation district" on the South Boston waterfront in the hopes of attracting fast-growing companies (Read "The Boss of Boston: Mayor Thomas Menino"). The innovation district idea isn't new. In fact, it uses a lot of traditional real estate development techniques common in urban redevelopment. But it is pushing the envelope in a few ways. The first is with the Boston Innovation Center, a gathering place for entrepreneurs that was created as part of a deal for a larger redevelopment project. The second is with the arrival of Babson College, whose main campus is located in suburban Wellesley and now has an entrepreneurship program that will focus on Boston's innovation district.
Meanwhile, Arizona State University (ASU) has set up an accelerator at its SkySong business facility in suburban Scottsdale, just north of the main campus in Tempe. The accelerator is tied not only to the campus, but also to the larger business community. Instead of focusing on tenured faculty -- who may not be interested in taking entrepreneurial risk -- the ASU accelerator seeks out postdoctoral fellows who have big ideas, low salaries and not a lot of patience for the tenure track. ASU doesn't focus solely on high-tech companies, but on any company with high potential. "If you want to create a business consisting of a bunch of 7-Eleven franchises, we're not interested," says Gordon McConnell, who was recruited from Ireland to serve as executive director for venture acceleration at ASU. "But if you want to reinvent the convenience store concept, we want to work with you."
The accelerator movement is still … well, accelerating. But already it has yielded some important lessons about how to move from incubator to accelerator. These include:
- Keep strengthening university partnerships and take advantage of every opportunity. As the Babson College move indicates, emerging university partnerships are not only with scientific and research institutions, but also with business-oriented institutions that focus on entrepreneurship. Don't forget community colleges, which can be vital in producing the skilled labor force required.
- Keep building the ecosystem of services that these entrepreneurs need. That means making sure angel investors, venture capitalists, intellectual property lawyers, and others know about the accelerator and want to have a presence there. If startup businesses do not have to troll elsewhere for these services, they're much more likely to stay local. If the service providers realize that they can do business at the accelerator, they won't want to go elsewhere.
- Make sure these companies have the infrastructure they need. Internet-based companies, for example, often need extremely high-speed Internet service, which usually requires fiber-optic cable. If your accelerator doesn't have that, you're probably out of luck.
Maybe the biggest lesson is that an accelerator can be one location or many. Not all investment funds or lawyers are likely to be located in the accelerator or the innovation district, for example. Nor is all the space required by a fast-growing company likely to be available in this one location. In other words, an accelerator may not be a single building or even a single district.
More than anything else, an accelerator may be a frame of mind or an approach to economic development. Perhaps the best way to think of it is to simply view your entire city or region as a business accelerator, and then take the steps necessary to make it a success.


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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Welcome Christmas into your HEART
Hola Amigas! Here is another Dawn Griffith case...I love the simplicity of this one...The difference between both is that I embossed my bashful blue and used chunky glitter on my snowflakes along with using Brilliant Blue for my sentiment. How is your Christmas card making coming along...Mine's is SUPER BUSY! But I just LOVE IT...Today and EVERY Wednesday we spend the day with my Abuela (grandmother)...I get a HOME COOKED meal (not that I don't cook but their are certain Spanish dishes that need those experienced and seasoned hands). And Solimar and Joaquin get to play with Abuela Banana (that's what Solimar calls her because SINCE FOREVER she always gives her a banana when she sees her-NO LIE) and Joaquin calls her Abu...
Paper: Whisper White, Bashful Blue
Ink: Brilliant Blue
Stamp: Heard from the Heart
Ribbon: Whisper White Organza
Accessories: Big Shot, Ornament Punch, SU Backgrounds I Texturz Plates, Chunky Essentials Glitter, Dimensionals
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Fa La La La La
Hola Amigas...I am still making Christmas card samples and sets...I love the Holiday Season. This weekend I will begin decorating my home and ALL my Christmas trees...I have been caseing Holiday cards along with making my own...This is a case along with some of the others I will show you in the next couple of days...I like to case Dawn Griffith's cards...She is truly talented...If you are in need of gift sets please let me know I have received a couple orders and I am working hard to get them all out by next week. Today I had to take Solimar to get her school picture taken even though she is off today...but I totally FORGOT. I even had her hair trimmed on Friday for picture day on Monday...Too many things on my mind...Luckily, the school director allowed me to come today...YEAH!
Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Lavendar Lace, Whisper White
Ink: Lavendar Lace, Silver Encore
Stamp: Delightful Decorations, Four the Holidays
Ribbon: Silver cord (Holiday Mini 09)
Accessories: Big Shot, Ornament punch (Holiday Mini 09)
Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Lavendar Lace, Whisper White
Ink: Lavendar Lace, Silver Encore
Stamp: Delightful Decorations, Four the Holidays
Ribbon: Silver cord (Holiday Mini 09)
Accessories: Big Shot, Ornament punch (Holiday Mini 09)
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Scary Pumpkin Patch
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Pumpkin Patch and Halloween
Better Late than NEVER...Here are some pictures of our trip to the Pumpkin Patch...Solimar and Joaquin had a blast. The only part Joaquin didn't like was the Hay Ride because it was a little scary...I will post those pics in a second...They had hanging spiders and scary characters. For Halloween Solimar was a PINK cave girl. She had me spray paint her hair for about 4 days...Joaquin was Frankenstein.
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
Season's Greetings
Good Morning Amigas...How is everyone? Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving Day. I will be hosting Thanksgiving in my house for my family this year...FIRST TIME EVER! My mom will still be doing the cooking as I can't compete. But I will be baking all the goodies. In the evening we will feast at my In-Laws. And of course I will be putting up 4 Christmas trees starting Thanksgiving Day. I have never had the same tree twice...but this year I will repeat my purple tree for Solimar and now that we have Joaquin I will have to go and buy ornaments to do a either blue or GREEN (my fav color) tree. I love DECORATING! My hubby NOT SO MUCH! So how do you decorate your Christmas tree(s)? I have had a Black and White, Vintage, Gold and Burgandy, White and Purple, Blue and White, Whimsical (hot pink, turquoise, fuscia, orange, etc), Red and Green, All White and MORE!
Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Lovely Lilac
Ink: Lovely Lilac, Versamark
Ribbon: Silver Cording (Holiday Mini 09)
Stamp: Delightful Decorations, Four the Holidays (Holiday Mini 09)
Accessories: Big Shot, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Alcohol
Friday, November 13, 2009
Tree Trimmings
Good Morning Amigas! Que Frio! Brrr, It's Cold...Over the next few days I will show you what I have been working on and the goodies that Dannie, My Holiday Exchange Partner sent me...I love this color combo. What do you think? Its Handsome Hunter and Rich Razzleberry. My little ones are much better. Thank you Lisa for always leaving me a comment and asking about Solimar and Joaquin. Today I am the Parent Reader guest at Solimar's school..She is very excited. I would love to read Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems. AWESOME BOOK! But Solimar would like Ms. Lisa to pick a book from the school library. I hope Joaquin behaves...YIKES! He is actually REALLY GOOD! He will be going for his FIRST haircut this weekend. Well hasta despues! Until Later!
Paper: Handsome Hunter, Brushed Gold, Very Vanilla, Rich Razzleberry
Ink: Rich Razzleberry (under ornament), versamark
Stamp: Tree Trimmings, Four the Holidays (Holiday Mini 09)
Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Big Shot, Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Delightful Decorations
Hola Amigas! Its been awhile...Did ANYONE miss me? My little ones have been sick on and off for about 2 1/2 months. I hope we are done with being sick in the Gutierrez household. Well I have been up to ALOT. Right now I am working on Christmas card gift sets. My mom is going to display them at her workplace. THANKS MOM! My sister Clari and GREAT friend Eve have already placed their orders...Would you like to place one. Let me know...I will be posting all the samples soon. I have also been working on Jennifer's wedding invitations, samples for Melissa's wedding and my neices Quinceañera invitations...BUSY BUSY BUSY,,,This card was cased.
Paper: Real Red, Whisper White
Ink: Real Red
Ribbon: Real Read grosgrain, gold cording (Holiday Mini 09)
Stamp Set: Delightful Decorations (Holiday Mini 09), Four the Holidays (Holiday Mini 09)
Accessories: Big Shot, Petals a Plenty Embossing Folder (Holiday Mini 09)
Monday, November 2, 2009
Holiday Exchange
Hola Amigas...I participated in a Holiday Exchange over at SUDEMOONLY. We had assignments we had to complete twice a week for our partners. One of the the assignments was to make a hostess gift/door prize...So I made Dannie a Punch Guide, a DSP sampler and a mini desktop calendar...What do you think? Over the course of the next couple days I will share what I made her and then I will share what she made for me...
Paper: ALL SU COLORS (Punch Guide), ALL DSP (DSP sampler), Old Olive DSP, Old Olive, Whisper White (calendar)
Ribbon: Whisper White
Accessories: ALL PUNCHES (1-42 plus Ornament punch), Big Shot, Top Note Die, coasters, silver brands, crop-o-dile, key rings
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Students and teachers from high schools in Rowan County, NC, are engaged in a new project that seeks to bring science and math concepts alive through agriculture. They are taking a leap from their textbooks to hands-on learning at an outdoor laboratory with access to world-class researchers.
This video shows how project partners North Carolina State University at the N.C. Research Campus, high schools in Rowan County, and the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Piedmont Research Station are working together to make math and science tastier subjects for students.


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The state of Missouri has an abundance of green open spaces and is the gateway to many natural parks, lakes and mountains. Its most populated cities, including St. Louis, Kansas City and tourist-friendly Branson, have scattered shops and eateries that make the state a well-rounded home for pets to enjoy. Many Missouri restaurants and businesses welcome and cater to pets, and there is an abundance of pet professionals who provide pet sitting, dog training and other services around the city. Pet owners in Missouri can count on PetSitting.com's elaborate network to help connect them with the best pet professionals in the area.
Missouri Pet Sitters
For overnight, pet-free trips, a caring and professional pet sitting company is invaluable. Pet sitting is the most commonly sought service for pets, and there are several Missouri dog sitters and cat sitters in the city who provide excellent care for your beloved pet while you're gone. PetSitting.com has a citywide network of elite Missouri pet sitters who provide our customers with insured and bonded services for worry-free travel.
Dog Training in Missouri
It is unrealistic to expect a new dog to follow the rules of your home without properly teaching him what is and is not appropriate behavior. And because all dogs have different personalities and temperaments, training your dog may only be successful when the right Missouri dog trainer is chosen. Proper professional dog training is the best way to ensure that your pet will remain well-behaved and have basic manners. PetSitting.com has a thorough network of Missouri's most capable professional dog training providers.
Missouri Pet Boarding
Most pet owners know that the need to spend some overnight time away from a pet is unavoidable. PetSitting.com has partnered with the best Missouri pet boarding companies to make the selection of a long-term care facility easy. Choose a dog boarding or pet boarding facility from the vast citywide network built by PetSitting.com, and you can leave town feeling assured that your adored pet will be cared for properly and thoroughly.
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The benefits of pet grooming extend far beyond just making a pet look its best. Proper pet grooming is essential to your pet's health too. Whether you choose a routine bath service or full-service grooming, PetSitting.com has a statewide network of Missouri's best dog grooming and pet grooming professionals who have a ton of experience and great references. Our contracted Missouri pet grooming companies provide various basic services such as a shampoo and condition, cut, and cuticle and dental services, as well as some specialized services for grooming your dog or other beloved pet.
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Through the many Missouri dog daycare centers, your pup can receive the attention, exercise and protection that she needs while you're at work. Many of Missouri's most outstanding doggie daycare facilities are represented through PetSitting.com, and we're able to help you find the perfect local doggie daycare so that each day you can leave your pet with confidence that she'll be cared for appropriately.
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Cleaning up pet waste is an endless chore that comes with the territory of owning a pet. For pet owners who don't have the time or longing to continually clean pet waste from their yard, a pet waste removal service may be a perfect solution. These service providers specialize in the removal of dog waste and the waste of other outdoor pets, usually through weekly or biweekly visits, keeping your yard clean and comfortable. PetSitting.com has teamed up with the best pooper scooper service providers in Missouri.
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Daily exercise is an essential part of a healthy dog's daily schedule. Though many owners may not have time to follow their pet's daily exercise routine, finding a professional dog walker in Missouri is easy with PetSitting.com. Whether you're looking for part time dog walking services, an uptown dog walker or a multiple-dog walker, we can assist you in finding the ideal provider. Each Missouri dog walking business that we contract with is insured and bonded and will offer a variety of dog walks and fitness services to meet your pet's unique needs.
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Spello-tape is an adhesive tape that is used in the wizarding world to fix objects that either could not be fixed by a spell, or when magic was not deemed appropriate to the situation.
Known Users
- In 1992, Ron Weasley used Spello-tape to try to keep his broken wand together, though the wand was still too damaged to function properly.
- Ginny Weasley used Spello-tape in 1994 to fix one of her textbooks.
- Harry Potter found some Spello-tape in Dolores Umbridge's office.
- Hermione Granger used it to restrain The Monster Book of Monsters, a biting book assigned by Hagrid in her third year.
- Kreacher used it to repair the picture of Bellatrix Lestrange that he salvaged from the purge of 12 Grimmauld Place.
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- Sellotape is a British brandnamed cellophane adhesive tape. It is similar to Scotch tape in the U.S. This is an example of the numerous puns used in the books.
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (film)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (GBA version only)
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- John Wes Townley earned the pole position on Friday for the Lucas Oil 200 Presented By MAVTV American Real ARCA Racing Series Presented By Menards season-opening event. The race will run at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway (SPEED-TV)
Townley, in the No. 15 Zaxby's Toyota with Venturini Motorsports, secured the pole with a lap speed of 181.313 mph on the 2.5-mile tri-oval. Townley was also the fastest during Thursday's rain-shortened practice.
The Lucas Oil 200 Presented By MAVTV American Real on Saturday afternoon will feature 20 ARCA Racing Series drivers experiencing their first competitive laps at Daytona International Speedway.
"You can't set expectations at Daytona," said Townley. "One gust of wind and it can throw you off."
Milka Duno, driver of the No.35 CANTV-Milka Way Toyota, qualified in the second with a lap speed of 180.505 mph.
Bobby Gerhart qualified third with a lap speed of 179.842 mph in the No. 5 MAVTV TV American Real Chevrolet. Gerhard holds numerous race records in the ARCA Series at Daytona, including most starts and miles completed. He will be looking to increase his record number of ARCA Daytona victories to nine.
Clay Campbell, Martinsville Speedway track president, qualified 24th in the No. 08 Mountain Dew Ford tomorrow.
Following Saturday's Lucas Oil 200 Presented By MAVTV American Real, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will take center stage with The Sprint Unlimited at 8 p.m. ET. The exciting star-studded event will allow fans to participate in multiple race elements. On-site fans will also have the opportunity to win numerous prizes including participation in driver introductions, Grand Marshal, Honorary Starter and trophy presenter. For more information please visit www.nascar.com/sprintunlimited.
Tickets for the Lucas Oil 200 Presented By MAVTV American Real and The Sprint Unlimited, as well as all Budweiser Speedweeks At Daytona events, are available online at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.
Fans can also stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and Pinterest for the latest news all season long.
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