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Gayface is the look that gay men have that enables other gay men to quickly identify them as "family" no matter what they're doing, wearing or saying. Gayface is identifiable in photos. Gayface cannot be hidden by attempts to butch it up. Straight men with gayface are not really straight.
When I saw his picture in the paper, I immediately knew that girl on his arm was a beard because he totally has gayface.
by txsam June 22, 2006
Gay men do not differ from straight men in the size and shape of any facial feature. Rather, the use of certain expressions can become ingrained in the musculature of the face over time. Since effeminate gay men utilize similar facial expressions as women, they develop female aging and muscle contraction patterns in their face. For example, gay face includes tightness around the mouth from pursing the lips, a facial expression common to gay men and women - but not to heterosexual men. Also, gay men are more emotionally expressive, leading to a general "tightness" and muscular activation through out the entire face. Gay face includes an eye expression that is both surprised looking and predatory. Eyebrows are usually arched higher than that of straight men, and eyebrow hair is manicured. There is often a slightly tan and/or leathery look to the skin, especially among older gay men. Lesbians also have a version of gay face that emulates the facial muscular usage patterns straight men. They exhibit an under expression of emotion, relaxed brows, relaxed eyes, and less taut mouth and cheek muscles than straight women. The skin is usually pale and splotchy.
"I could tell he was gay from 50 feet away. His gay face was pretty severe." And "It's amazing Liberace could get away saying he was straight with that severe of a gay face - not to mention the sequined costumes"
by gaybutnotinmyface July 04, 2006
a straight (or even sometimes actually gay) person who has a face that would make you think that the person is a homosexual. Perez Hilton has used this term to describe Zac Effron's face.
"Did you see those dimples on Mario Lopez? He has such a gayface!"
"You know, I kind of think Steve Jobs has gayface too."
"You know, I kind of think Steve Jobs has gayface too."
by Mandella J October 09, 2008
Research has indicated that most people can identify a gay man by looking at his face, even if only doing so quickly. Other studies suggest that most people, regardless of their sexual orientation, consider the faces of gay men to be significantly more attractive than those of straight men.
I think that this guy is gay because he has a gay face.
He's way too cute to be straight, look at that pretty gay face.
He's way too cute to be straight, look at that pretty gay face.
by EBS1207 September 21, 2010
Situation in which a heterosexual person pretends to be a homosexual person for laughs; a modern equivalent of Blackface.
While less acceptable in modern society, past decades have seen much comedic success in Gayface ventures like "Three's Company" and "Three to Tango."
by Rag Man July 11, 2009
person 1: How can she think he likes her?? He has a total case of gay face!
person 2: ya, any bff would totally pick up on the fact that he is gay from just his face!
person 2: ya, any bff would totally pick up on the fact that he is gay from just his face!
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(Amended by Ordinance No. 181715, effective April 2, 2008.)
A. Water mains are to be installed within public right-of-ways. The Chief Engineer of the Portland Water Bureau may authorize construction of a public main within a private tract of land dedicated and utilized as a private street. The City shall be granted an easement of sufficient width, as determined by the Chief Engineer. The easement agreement shall be on a form approved by the Chief Engineer, and it shall allow 24-hour unobstructed access to operate and maintain the public water system within the private street. The Chief Engineer or the Administrator shall determine the necessity to cross private land with a public main.
B. Water main extensions shall be installed a minimum of 5 feet past the closest property line of the parcel to be served.
C. If the Chief Engineer determines that an application for water service cannot be met because there is no main or the mains are inadequate for the demands projected, the person denied service may apply for the construction or improvement of mains to allow the service. Upon such application, the Chief Engineer shall prepare a cost estimate for the work to be performed, using such cost factors as the Chief Engineer determines are accurate and appropriate for the job. In order to receive water service, the applicant is obligated to pay for the costs assessed by the Portland Water Bureau for water main or main extensions to provide adequate flow to the site, using the most direct route through the public right of way for the main to reach the desired site, as determined by the Chief Engineer.
D. The Portland Water Bureau retains the right to use a larger main than required to serve the applicant's demands (although, at a minimum, any applicant is responsible for a main at least 6 inches in diameter) or an alternative route for the main. If the Portland Water Bureau installs a larger main or chooses an alternative route, the Portland Water Bureau shall assume the costs in excess of that required to serve the applicant's site using the most direct route in the public right of way and the size of main necessary for the applicant's demand.
(Amended by Ordinance Nos. 181715 and 182053, effective August 15, 2008.)
A. Except for purposes of improving an inadequate main as provided in Section 21.08.060 or if the Portland Water Bureau shares costs as provided herein, an applicant for a new or improved main shall pay the full costs of the new or improved main.
B. The Administrator of the Portland Water Bureau shall adopt by rule a methodology of cost sharing with applicants for the installation of new or improved water mains, main extensions, and fire hydrants installed by the Portland Water Bureau in the public right of way when the total cost of the project required for the applicant does not exceed $125,000. In no case shall the Portland Water Bureau's share of these costs exceed 50% of the total cost of a project, or a maximum share of $62,500, whichever is less. In developing the cost sharing methodology, the Administrator shall consider the following criteria:
1. Public and private benefit derived from proposed privately financed water system improvements
2. Rate impacts
3. Availability of Portland Water Bureau budgetary funds
C. Notwithstanding and in lieu of the cost sharing authorized by Section 21.08.020 B., if an applicant's request for a single new residential service of 1 inch or smaller is not granted due to inadequate capacity of a 4 inch main or smaller, the provisions of Section 21.08.060 shall apply to establish allocation of costs.
D. At the discretion of the Chief Engineer, the cost of the project or components of the project shall be offered to the applicant at either a set price or time and materials basis. The Portland Water Bureau shall accept a deposit of 20% of the estimated cost for preliminary engineering work, the balance due prior to actual construction. For projects accepted by the applicant on a time and materials basis, if the actual cost of the main or main extension and the laying thereof is greater than the estimated cost, the applicant shall pay the difference to the Portland Water Bureau. Payment shall be deposited to the Water Operating Fund and transferred to the Water Construction Fund. If the actual cost is less than the estimated cost, the excess shall be refunded to the applicant. In determining actual costs, allowance shall be made for overhead expenses in accordance with the provisions of the City Code and the Annual Water Rate Ordinance. Determination of the amount to be paid or refunded after construction of the main shall be made by the Administrator, subject to appeal to the City Council, and the decision of the Council shall be final.
E. In no case after a set price has been established shall refunds or additional charges for the installation be made except in those cases where changes have been made at the request of the applicant.
F. In all cases the size of mains and main extensions and the specifications for laying the same shall be determined by the Chief Engineer, and water mains and main extensions within the City shall be installed solely by the City, except as otherwise provided herein and shall be the property of the City.
G. The developer of a new residential subdivision within the City may petition the Chief Engineer for permission to construct water mains and appurtenances within the limits of the subdivision. Water mains may also be installed in private streets subject to prior approval of the Chief Engineer and subject to all conditions contained in this Title. However, the costs of all such mains and appurtenances in subdivisions and private streets shall be borne by the applicant, including but not limited to planning, design, plan review, construction, inspection and project management, and may not request cost sharing provided in Section 21.08.020 for the mains and appurtenances. Any water mains or appurtenances that are placed in public rights of way shall become the property of the Portland Water Bureau. The Portland Water Bureau shall connect the privately constructed water facilities to the public main. Costs of connection shall be borne by the applicant unless the connection cost is less than $125,000, in which case the costs shall be shared under standards developed pursuant to Section 21.08.020 A.
H. The Administrator may adopt administrative rules and procedures necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
I. The effective date of this Chapter is July 1, 2007. The provisions of Section 21.08.020 shall be applied retroactively to projects which did not include a city cost share and were accepted and paid for by the applicant after June 30, 2007.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 181715, effective April 2, 2008.)
A. An applicant or applicants who pay for all or a portion of a new main or main extension may be reimbursed a portion of the cost of installation from other applicants who subsequently seek service from that main. To qualify for reimbursement, the main must be within the City of Portland, the date of application for service must be within 10 years of the water main or main extension's installation date, and the property for which service is sought must not have been owned by the applicant who paid for the main or main extension.
B. If the Portland Water Bureau elects to cost share with the applicant under Section 21.08.020 in the cost of installation of new main or main extension, the applicant shall not qualify for any reimbursement.
C. When reimbursement is warranted, the Portland Water Bureau shall collect a pro rata share of the cost of the main installation from each customer who, within ten years of the main installation, subsequently connects to the main and make an equivalent reimbursement payment to the individual who paid for the main. Pro rata shares for payment by new customers and reimbursement shall be calculated as follows: The initial cost of main installation shall be divided by the total length of the main, in feet. The per-foot cost of the main shall then be multiplied by the frontage length of the new service applicant's property, in feet, times 50 % [(cost of installation divided by total length) X frontage X 0.50 = payment]. The required payment shall be reduced for depreciation at the rate of 2 1/2 % per year, computed from the date of the main installation to the date of application for service.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 182053, effective August 15, 2008.) Any person desiring a main extension outside the City may make written application for construction of a water main. The Chief Engineer may approve of the main extension if it does not unreasonably impair water supply or pressure to existing services, whether inside or outside the City, and cannot reasonably be served through any other supplier.
The Chief Engineer shall determine if the water main extension is to be designed and constructed by the City, or if permission is to be granted for private design and construction of the main. If privately constructed, the work shall conform to Portland Water Bureau specifications. Upon Bureau inspection and acceptance of the new water system, the Bureau shall make connection to the existing water system. After acceptance by the City, the water main extension shall become the property of the City.
If the Bureau is to lay the main extension, the applicant shall pay to the Bureau the estimated cost thereof prior to construction. The cost includes the cost of any bond or other security required by any subdivision of government having jurisdiction over the location of the main extension. If the actual cost, including overhead expenses computed in accordance with the provisions of the finance regulations of City Code exceeds the amount prepaid, the applicant shall pay the difference to the Bureau. If the actual cost computed as herein prescribed is less than the amount prepaid by the applicant, the difference shall be refunded. When the applicant requests a set price for such installation, the Bureau shall establish a price based on the estimated cost and in no case after a set price has been established shall refunds or additional charges for the installation be made except in those cases where changes have been made at the request of the applicant.
The City shall not be responsible for any change or enlargement of the main or main extension outside the City, and shall not be responsible for any portion of the cost of relaying or changing the main or main extension because of subsequent improvement of any public work.
Application for connection of property outside the City to City water main or main extension shall be deemed a waiver of any deficiency of supply, pressure, or any other inadequacies, whether attributable to prior or future connections or extensions, and shall be deemed a covenant that the applicant shall comply with all provisions of this Title and the rules and regulations of the Bureau and must have prior approval of the Portland City Council.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 182053, effective August 15, 2008.) The Chief Engineer of the Portland Water Bureau may require that adequate water mains be installed in accordance with the provisions of this Title prior to street improvement.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 182053, effective August 15, 2008.) If a petition for a new residential service of 1 inch or smaller is not granted due to inadequate capacity of a 4 inch main or smaller, the applicant may wait until the main is enlarged by the City. If petitioner wants the main enlarged sooner than the City's timetable the petitioner may request that the City adjust the timetable and replace the main without delay. The Administrator together with the Chief Engineer will review this request. If the Administrator and Chief Engineer decide, in their discretion, to grant the request to enlarge the main, the petitioner shall pay a portion of the cost of enlarging the main. The Bureau will pay all remaining costs. The portion of the main paid by the City is sixty-five percent (65%) unless that figure is changed by the annual water rate ordinance. All requirements of Section 21.08.030 "Fair Share Reimbursement" will apply except that the full cost of the main will not be charged to the petitioner.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 180917, effective May 26, 2007.) The Council or its administrative officers may cause to be laid or installed at City expense, whatever pipelines, extensions, enlargements at the time of initial main installation or subsequently, interconnections, pumps, tanks, reservoirs, dams, works, and appurtenances which are found by the Administrator and the Commissioner-In-Charge to be necessary, advantageous, or convenient. This shall not be deemed to confer any right or privilege upon any person or premises to have a water main laid at sole City expense. The portion of the cost of any main and the laying thereof installed to serve residential premises or area only, and laid after August 1, 1957, which is in excess of the cost of a 6 inch ductile iron main and the laying thereof, shall be deemed allocable to water supply. Such allocation shall be paid from the Water Construction Fund at City expense except where Portland Fire & Rescue requires larger flows for fire protection requirements, those costs shall be at the applicant's expense.

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Want to see Mark Burnett's hit miniseries The Bible on the big screen? Your shot is almost here.
Twentieth Century Fox is set to release Son of God, a new feature film cut of the 10-part History Channel project, on Feb. 28, 2014, the studio announced Tuesday.
Mark Burnett on The Bible sequel and how it landed at NBC
Son of God will feature never-before-seen footage as well as a 5.1 surround sound mix. The big screen version is said to run approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Following the success of The Bible, which averaged 11.4 million viewers, Mark Burnett and his wife and producing partner Roma Downey have already sold a sequel project, A.D.: Beyond The Bible, to NBC.
Will you be seeing Son of God in theaters?


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I'm editing the November 2013 binder today and have just turned the page to the first article in the "feature well" (the section in the middle with no advertising, that follows the up-front columns). And I decided I needed a break before tackling it (hence this blog post).
As always, the first feature is the cover story – and for November, it's a detailed, step-by-step article by Willard "Bill" Anderson on making a fixed-width panel-raising plane. (You may recall Bill's excellent "Make a Shapely Bowsaw" from the November 2011 issue and "Rule Joints: by Hand & Power" from the August 2012 issue – or perhaps you've had the pleasure of a class with him at The Woodwright's School.)
"Fixed-width Panel Raiser" is a complete brain twister – and no doubt many some people will think we're crazy for printing it. (Heck – I think we're crazy for printing it…but I'm a wild and crazy gal. Once in a very great while.) This will, I think, be the most challenging build we've ever published (despite it's relatively small size).
I now have a much richer understanding of how skew and angles combine to make a blade cut wood and reduce tear-out. And I now have a greater understanding of why custom-built planes command a high price; every penny of that price is earned. (That, by the by, is an excellent reason to learn how to build your own.)
I don't know how many of you will actually make this panel-raising plane (though I hope you will, and that you'll share pictures of your plane). And I don't know if I'll ever build it. But I do know that reading and editing the article several times has scrambled my neurons for the better.
I hope you'll feel the same. Let me know in mid-October when the issue comes out.
Now that's quite enough procrastination; back to editing.
— Megan Fitzpatrick
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As I travel the region… I often hear that non-pilot flying companions (business associates or friends, for example)/spouses/significant others don't often ride along in GA aircraft because they are not comfortable with flying or just are not very interested. Many who regularly fly with us do so, to some degree, under stress, never really enjoying the experience. Some are scared, others just nervous. Some question what if this or that (for example… can turbulence cause a wing to fall apart? how do you ensure that you don't come in contact with another aircraft in flight?). And, for most, it just isn't as much fun as it is for us and, when it isn't fun for them, it probably isn't as much fun for us either.
However, your flying companion can be a tremendous asset and, with training, flying can be safer, easier, and more enjoyable for all parties involved. So, fellow aviator and friend Linda Street-Ely and I decided to organize a Pinch Hitter course in the Houston area where we live.
What is a Pinch Hitter? A course where non-pilot flying companions learn the fundamentals of flying, how to talk with ATC controllers, and basic emergency procedures. Here are the details of this upcoming course:
- When: Saturday, August 16, 2014 (9 am – 5 pm). Rain or shine.
- Where: West Houston Airport (KIWS); 18000 Groschke Rd; Houston, TX 77084.
- Who: Any non-pilot who regularly flies in GA aircraft is a good candidate.
- Objective: To introduce the non-pilot flying companions to flying an airplane. We will discuss the possibility of the pilot becoming incapacitated while in flight and the need for the non-pilot to take control of the airplane. When the non-pilot is well-versed in the operation of the aircraft, it enhances safety as well as increases the enjoyment of flight. Some of the topics to be covered will include: safety, basics of aerodynamics, aircraft instruments and parts, basic navigation and chart reading, checklists, radio usage and communications, GPS usage, traffic patterns and landing, and emergency procedures. We will also offer an open forum to answer all questions/concerns about flying and can help the participants get some actual flight training, if interested.
- Cost: $25 (the cost of lunch and materials)
- FMI: For a tentative agenda, more information and updates, visit http://houstonpinchhitter.weebly.com/.
- Questions and RSVP: Contact me at [email protected] Please RSVP by August 10th with the following information: 1) Name, 2) Contact info, 3) Your passenger experience in small (GA) aircraft, 4) Aircraft most often riding in, 5) Personal reasons for taking the course, and 6) Expectations of the course (what you want to learn).
Can't make it on August 16th? No problem… here is AOPA's Online Pinch Hitter: http://flash.aopa.org/asf/pinch_hitter/swf/flash.cfm


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We have taken on a roll that many adults now hold, and that is grandparents who become parents to their grandchildren, as well as taking care of their own parent. It is one thing to raise a child from birth, or a young age, and it is another thing to take on a teenager. I mean, come on guys, the world is WAY different now than it was when I was a teen.
The deal with these guys is their previous upbringing, or lack thereof. There was a big focus on being obedient and saying "Yes, Sir" and "No, Ma'am." While, we feel it is more important to have respect and give respect than it is to say meaningless words that you are beat for, if you do not say them.
The boys did have varying degrees of influence from us. They were with us, for their first: nine years, six years, and three years respectively. The youngest does not remember living with us at all. The oldest made a fluid transition to our home. He did not make a fluid transition to school. He once did a whole semester of homework, without ever turning it in to the teacher. This is something only a homeschooled boy would do; or an idiot. And, he is not an idiot. We found out about it because we had four teachers tell us, at his first public school conference, that he was a genius. I could only look down at the F's across the page and ask "Why this, then?" Not turning in homework will make even a genius fail.
What worries me is the lack of "love of knowledge and education." It was more important in their stepfather's home, to fear than to love. Fear Stepfather's belt and retribution, fear (for girls) of not wearing prairie dresses and head coverings. Fear of the word "Foolishness." That last one is because it means the "rod of correction" is going to beat it out of you when your grandparent's leave.
These three are safe now and have varying degrees of success. They do not know how to judge people, as their past experiences consisted only in friends like themselves. Which consisted of other ultra conservative Christian home schooled children who are protected from the world out there by paranoid parents. So, we are now locking our doors and covering our windows so the Bi-Polar ex-girlfriend of EMT will leave us alone, perhaps proving that it is not so bad to be paranoid. But, it is not a good way to live. He trusts everyone and is friends to everyone, even someone who is in need of commitment (even her mother says so at this point).
I do not understand why these parents, who isolate their children from modern society, do not realize that their children must go out and live in the world we all live in and if you do not provide a child with the tools to recognize and understand that world, that they will have a hard time getting along in it.


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Davis will represent Mariners at '13 Draft
ANAHEIM -- Mariners Hall of Famer Alvin Davis has been selected to represent the club at the 2013 First-Year Player Draft on June 6 at MLB Network's Studio 42 in Secaucus, N.J.
Davis, also known as Mr. Mariner, is one of 25 former All-Stars who will represent various teams when they make their picks on the first day of the Draft.
Davis, 52, is currently working as a roving instructor in the Mariners' Minor League system.
The standout first baseman played with Seattle from 1984-1991 and was the Mariners' first inductee in the club's Hall of Fame in 1997. Davis was the American League Rookie of the Year in '84 and he hit .280 with 160 home runs and 683 RBIs in his nine-year career.
The Draft will take place from June 6-8, beginning with a Draft preview show on MLB.com and MLB Network on Thursday, June 6, at 3 p.m. PT. Live Draft coverage from MLB Network's Studio 42 begins at 4 p.m. PT, with the top 73 picks being streamed on MLB.com and broadcast on MLB Network.
Rounds 3-10 will be streamed live on MLB.com on June 7, beginning with a preview show at 9:30 a.m. PT, and Rounds 11-40 will be streamed live on MLB.com on June 8, starting at 10 a.m. PT.
MLB.com's coverage includes Draft Central, the Top 100 Draft Prospects list and Draft Tracker, a live interactive application that includes a searchable database of Draft-eligible players. You can also keep up to date by following @MLBDraft on Twitter. And get into the Draft conversation by tagging your tweets with #mlbdraft.


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Purpose of the List
This list is compiled for use by librarians and the general adult populace. Its purpose is to call attention to those videos produced during the past two years that are significant contributions to the world of video.
Years Eligible: Only those titles released for the first time on video during the previous year and current calendar year are eligible for inclusion in the final list. While titles previously issued are not eligible, the committee may select re-released documentaries that offer a significant addition or complement the originally released video. This content must fulfill all other criteria of the list.
Types of Videos Eligible: Five categories of videos will be considered for inclusion. These categories are: animation, documentary/educational, personal essay, performance and video art, and how-to or instructional videos.
- Animation – This category includes all types of animation, but excludes animated feature films.
- Documentary/Educational – This category includes those titles based on facts, factual accounts, or personal experience. These titles may use dramatizations to recreate events they cannot record first hand.
- Personal essay – This category includes programs that offer the perspective of an individual. It differs from a documentary in that the emphasis is upon the individual's unique vision and may or may not rely upon an accurate portrayal based upon facts.
- Performance and Video Art– This category includes recordings of theater, dance, or music performances, performance art, as well as video art. It does not include those performances of theatrical pieces that have been released as major motion pictures (for example, Mel Gibson's Hamlet).
- How-to or Instructional – This category includes titles that instruct the viewer on how to accomplish a specific goal or gain a specific skill.
The final list will consist of no more than fifteen titles representing the titles released during the years covered.
Categories of videos that will not be considered are feature films and those videos directed at a very specific and highly specialized audience, such as clinical videos.
High quality production values are understood as criteria for inclusion on the final list. The committee is looking for uniqueness of vision and execution in its selections.
A title should meet at least one, and preferable more than one, of the following criteria to be included on the list:
- The title addresses a new topic that has not been addressed in another program.
- The title expands the viewers' knowledge of a particular subject.
- The title clarifies or explains a difficult topic, making it understandable to a general audience.
- The title promises to contribute significantly to the solution of a contemporary problem.
- The title expands the boundaries of the video medium, or application of video in a new and unusual manner.
I. Nomination Procedure: A title must be nominated by a librarian who is not affiliated with video producers or distributors and who has viewed the title in its entirety. Appointed members to the Notable Videos for Adults Committee may also nominate titles. A nomination should include the following information: title, director, producer, production company, year of release, distributor, distributor's contact information (such as website or phone number) and if possible, a review of the title addressing why it should be considered for inclusion on the list. Suggestions can be made through the suggestion form or mailed directly to the Chair of the committee. As suggestions are received, the Chair of the committee works with video distributors to obtain copies of nominated titles, so all committee members have the opportunity to view them.
II. Final Selection Procedures: At the midwinter conference of the American Library Association, the members of the Notable Videos for Adults Committee will meet and discuss the merits of those titles nominated for inclusion on the final list. Using the above criteria, and the nomination forms, a final list is developed and approved. In the case of a tie, the Chair of the Notable Video for Adults Committee casts the deciding vote.
The Notable Videos for Adults Committee will consist of eight members, plus the chair. The chair facilitates the selection process and votes only in the case of a tie. Representatives or employees of video producers or distributors are prohibited from serving. The membership of the committee should represent all types of libraries and media centers that serve adults. Each member will serve a term of two years, with a maximum number of terms not to exceed two, for a total of four years of service. The Film and Media Round Table Chair will appoint the Chair of the committee. The committee Chair, in consultation with the Chair of the Round Table, will appoint the committee's membership. Reappointment to this committee is at the discretion of the Chair of the committee, with input from the Film and Media Round Table Chair. Appointments will be staggered to prevent the complete turnover of the entire committee every two years.
Members of the committee must be members of the American Library Association and the Film and Media Round Table, and are expected to attend the American Library Association's midwinter conference in order to participate in the creation of the final list.


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OTTAWA — The acquittal of former Nortel Networks chief executive Frank Dunn and two top financial aides has angered many on online discussion boards who still believe they are bad guys who have escaped justice in the collapse of the networking giant.
The problem is the anger over the Ontario Superior Court decision in the marathon fraud trial is misdirected. The real villains in the Nortel tragedy were the senior board members who triggered the investigation that led to the decision to fire Dunn and his cohorts.
The investigation was not a surprise. A decade ago the corporate world was terrified of fraud in the wake of the Enron, WorldCom and Bre-X scandals in the U.S. and Canada.
It was easy for then Nortel chairman Lynton (Red) Wilson and audit committee chair John Cleghorn to err on the side of the caution because Nortel finances certainly were complicated. The veteran executives of giants like Bell and the Royal Bank knew how to protect reputations.
Too bad they weren't made of the same fibre as earlier Nortel giants like Walter Light, Donald Chisholm, Edmund Fitzgerald and Jean Monty who stood firm when times got tough.
These directors certainly were not equal to the challenge of protecting a company that had led the industry with $30 billion in sales in 2000. Mighty Apple would only reach that lofty number in 2007 and Google in 2010. Huawei reached that number only last year.
Armed with reports from a top-drawer Washington forensic law firm, according to a Wall Street Journal account, Wilson and Cleghorn walked into Dunn's office on "Mahogany Row" in Brampton in April 2004 and fired him. The top financial aides got the message by phone.
The action would have huge implications. Indeed, it can be argued that it, more than anything else, pushed Nortel down the slippery slope to bankruptcy and extinction.
There are many factors in Nortel's death: the blows to internal innovation and distracting takeovers under former chief executive John Roth, the rise of tough low-cost competitors like Huawei of China, the crushing recession of 2008 and the decision of Canadian and Ontario governments to bail out GM and Chrysler and let a Canadian champion of the global economy die.
But the firing action was more important because it started the slide.
It was official acknowledgment that Nortel had accounting troubles. For starters, Nortel overnight went from being the first global communications giant to return to profitability after the 2000 bubble to prey for every securities lawyer on Wall Street.
While many companies had messy books and much to be ashamed of, most could ignore the suits before eventually making expensive but quiet settlements. Nortel went under a black cloud for years and finally shelled out $575 million to settle the suits in 2007 when cash was scare and increasingly hard to raise. It also paid $35 million to settle a U.S civil fraud charges by the Securities and Exchanges Commission.
Nortel should have made some payments because it did write the book on financial restatements with at least four versions — though the court said a couple weren't necessary. The irony is that the marathon fraud trial turned not on $600 million in questionable sales reported in 2000 but $54 million in alleged profits in early 2003 and $13 million in bonus payments.
Unlike the gifts to girlfriends and other smoking guns of the fraudsters at Enron et al, this case was all about obscure accounting rules and a myriad of complex transactions.
Worse still was the stigma the firings brought in the industry, to stock markets and in the hearts of Nortel workers.
Frank Dunn was a demanding and at times ill-tempered executive with no public charm.
But for all his limitations in technology — his first conference calls as CEO were embarrassing — the veteran executive knew how to run finances. He rebuilt Nortel quickly with painful but judicious surgery and it was now poised for growth better than most rivals.
The key thing to remember is that the $13 million that he and the two other finance executives shared _ as well as significant bonuses that nearly every other employee got _ were awarded under the "Return to Profitability" program.
When Dunn was swept out and Billy Owens, the former U.S. admiral, was thrown by his board cohorts into the CEO job, the world had changed. Nortel was a corporate pariah and few wanted anything to do with it.
Nortel still needed to sell or merge weaker operations, buy promising startups and raise capital as competition intensified and an economic recovery slowed. Owens and his successor, Mike Zafirovski, pursued many possibilities. But potential partners like Avaya, Alcatel and Huawei shied away.
Meanwhile, the rot at the top deepened. The nervous Nortel directors put the company into bankruptcy protection in 2009 though it had $2 billion in cash and it didn't need a financial lifeline like most insolvent outfits. What the board lacked was will _ less than six months after filing the directors decided to liquidate rather than reorganize.
The Nortel competitors moved in for the kill, buying Nortel's operating businesses with more than $10 billion in sales out of bankruptcy for just 35 per cents on the dollar. And Huawei hired many of Nortel's top scientists and engineers.
Apple, Google, Intel, Microsoft, Samsung and a host of giants knew the real value of Nortel better than its directors. They bid $3.5 billion for Nortel's rich legacy of 6,000 wireless, optical and other communication patents in an extraordinary auction fight that transformed the intellectual property industry.
With the court decision, Dunn and the former finance aides can now pursue wrongful dismissal cases as well as the severance payments, lost pensions and other benefits that all former Nortel employees are seeking.
With more than $35 billion in global claims pursuing about $9 billion in assets, the mediation efforts this week of Ontario chief justice Warren Winkler face immense challenges.
Let's end on a dismal footnote. Diane Urquhart, an independent financial adviser fighting for Nortel employees who lost disability benefits, said the bills that Nortel has paid law firms so far in the bankruptcy proceedings are now just shy of $640 million. They are the true winners of the Nortel disaster.
Sue Spradley, a longtime Nortel executive, has a new job with JDSU, the fibre-optic giant. She will be senior vice-president of communication test and measurement operations, the biggest operation by sales. The division's revenues fell eight per cent in the September quarter, however, and she will be under pressure to improve the numbers. Spradley was a top Nortel executive for 18 years, running wireline and later global operations from a big operation in Richardson, Texas, and one of a handful of top Nortel female leaders. When Mike Zafirovski took over as chief executive officer in 2005 she left Nortel and later spent two years running Nokia Siemens Networks operations in North America.
ComDev International, the big Cambridge satellite hardware company, is hoping for a better future after a bad year of tumbling demand from Canadian and U.S. government agencies. According to published reports, ComDev expects sales to rise eight to 10 per cent in the fiscal year that ends next October. ComDev sales rose just 2.2 per cent to $204 million last year with Canadian sales falling 25 per cent and U.S. sales 15 per cent. Other governments and some private customers in Europe and around the world stepped into the void, making up lost ground. A new ExactEarth micro-satellite service, which tracks maritime shipping traffic, turned into a significant sales generator.
With order backlogs improving, sales in the October-ending quarter rose 13.8 per cent but profits were cut by more than half. The big factor was severance charges for 59 employees, primarily in Ottawa, which cost $2.5 million.
ComDev chief executive Mike Pley vowed to keep a tight hand on expenses and new programs with uncertain government support. The belated federal government support for a Radarsat surveillance network, announced by McDonald Detwiller & Associates this month, is not expected to be a big factor. ComDev shares have risen 15 per cent to a 52-week high of $3.29 in the last month, leading a CIBC analyst to raise the target price to $4.


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Lil Wayne said he's sorry for stepping on the American Flag while shooting a new video, "God Bless Amerika," last weekend in Louisiana.
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Images from the video shoot showed up on the Internet, showing a U.S. flag dropping on the ground behind Wayne while he performs. Then the rapper walks back and forth on it, which he now says he didn't mean to happen.
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"It was never my intention to desecrate the flag of the United States of America," wrote Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, Jr. "I was shooting a video for a song off my album entitled 'God Bless Amerika.' The clip that surfaced on the Internet was a camera trick clip that revealed that behind the American Flag was the Hoods of America. In the final edit of the video you will see the flag fall to reveal what is behind it but will never see it on the ground."
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Testosterone is the most important of all male hormones. With testosterone you are strong, muscular, youthful and vibrant. Without it you're a weak, shriveling, aging and feeble man.
As men get older, testosterone levels decrease. From about age 40, testosterone levels decrease about 0.3% - 1% per year. Young men under stress from school, jobs and family often have suppressed testosterone levels as well. Low testosterone levels result in reduced muscle mass, strength, sexual desire and mental capacity while also increasing the risk of obesity, brittle bones and heart attack.
The best way to maintain healthy testosterone levels naturally is through a combination of nutrition, exercise, stress management and supplementation.
Diet plays a huge role in testosterone regulation. Choose smaller portions of foods like soy that contain high levels of phytoestrogens. Avoid saturated fats that contribute to estrogen production. Instead choose EFAs from fish oil. And try to eat a high protein diet that contains complex low glycemic carbs.
Since muscle helps maintain higher testosterone levels, exercise on a regular basis. Whole body exercises like squats, deadlifts and bent rows are particularly good at stimulating testosterone and growth hormone release. Get plenty of sleep and reduce stress to suppress the muscle-destroying stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol is a big testosterone killer.
Supplementation can also help support your body's production of testosterone. Let's take a look at some of the supplements available on the market for boosting testosterone levels.
DHEA supports natural testosterone production because it is a precursor to testosterone, which the body can convert into testosterone through several steps. Your body produces DHEA naturally, but it declines with age. Supplemental DHEA can often help bring low testosterone levels into the normal range. The normal dosage for DHEA is 25 to 50 mg per day.
Also known as puncture vine, tribulus has been researched for its ability to increase testosterone naturally. Studies indicate that tribulus can increase luteinizing hormone by as much as 70% and thereby elevate testosterone production by 40%. In a study on 40 individuals, data shows tribulus increased endurance by 75% and sexual performance by 80%. By increasing testosterone production the data also shows tribulus may increase muscular development and strength although more research is needed in this area. The normal dosage for tribulus is 200 to 750 mg per day. The best tribulus products contain 20 – 40% protodioscin. Lower priced and less effective products simply contain saponins or sapogenins.
ZMA is a combination of zinc monomethionine aspartate, magnesium aspartate and vitamin B6. Supported by two studies, the data on this product shows total and free testosterone increases of up to 33% in athletes taking ZMA. There were also corresponding increases in strength and power measurements. Zinc and magnesium play a role in over 500 metabolic reactions in the body while vitamin B6 is very important for muscle protein synthesis. The normal dosage for ZMA is 30 mg of zinc, 450 mg of magnesium, and 10.5 mg of B6 taken at night.
Avena sativa is the scientific name for common oats. Avenocosides are the active compound and are similar to saponins found in tribulus terrestris. The saponins in avena appear to stimulate testosterone levels through luteinizing hormone. The normal dosage is 100 mg to 250 mg of a 10:1 avena sativa extract taken 1-2 times per day.
Epimedium is grown in Asia and the Mediterranean region. Traditional use of epimedium is for treating fatigue and boosting sex drive. Epimedium is thought to work via modulation of cortisol levels (the primary stress hormone). Under conditions of high stress, testosterone levels decrease and cortisol levels increase causing fatigue and a depressed sex drive. Epimedium may assist in bringing cortisol levels back into normal range, and thereby testosterone levels as well. It is also thought to help restore normal metabolism and energy levels. Typical dosage levels are 250 mg to 1,000 mg per day in divided doses standardized for 10% icariin.
Often called longjack, this plant extract contains glycosaponins, which have been shown to raise free testosterone levels in castrated rats allowing them to gain weight. Preliminary human data is still spotty, but there is some indication that longjack extracts may enhance testosterone levels in individuals with testosterone on the low end of normal. Proper dosing is difficult to determine due to varying extract strength but a dose of 500 mg to 1,000 mg per day should be sufficient.
While not typically stand-alone ingredients in products, these plant flavonoid ingredients assist other ingredients by improving their potencies. For example, 4-etioallocholen-3,6,17-trione is degraded by the cytochrome p450 enzyme system. Citrus bioflavonoids like DHB and the others suppress the cytochrome p450 system by preventing the breakdown of 4-etioallocholen-3,6,17-trione on first pass through the liver. Dosages vary for each. A typical daily total flavonoid intake is between 250 mg and 500 mg.
The essential fats EPA and DHA are extremely valuable for hormone production including testosterone. Without adequate fat in your diet, your body will not be able to produce testosterone and many other hormones. Essential fatty acids like those found in fish oil and flax seed oil are beneficial for testosterone production, anti-inflammatory effects, and cell membrane health. Consume 3 to 5 grams per day.
Testosterone production is affected by many variables such as diet, exercise, stress and supplements. Here's the take-home message:
• Eat a high protein, healthy-fat diet
• Weight train focusing on whole body exercises
• Reduce stress and get plenty of sleep
• Consider supplements to naturally support the body's ability to produce more testosterone.
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The Barn of Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry, WV
Rustic & Barn, Outdoor
Starting from $1,760 to $4,147 for 50 guests
The Barn of Harpers Ferry is primarily a pub with live music and entertainment, but will occasionally close to the public to host small weddings and private parties. Rates vary by season, day, and time of day. We do not have an accessible kitchen for events, so all food must be prepared offsite an...
Lily Garden Bed & Breakfast
Harpers Ferry, WV
Park/Garden, Bed & Breakfast/Inn, Outdoor
Starting from $11,912 to $17,799 for 50 guests
You can have the small backyard wedding you've been dreaming about! Centrally located in the Historic District of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, Lily Garden Bed & Breakfast is a small, privately owned country inn. Lily Garden Bed & Breakfast boasts a coziness and comfort that will make you feel right...
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India Center
South Charleston, WV
Event Center
Starting from $2,097 to $5,611 for 50 guests
The India Center is a gorgeous venue to host your grand celebration. With traditional decor available at your use, you won't have to worry about a thing! Enjoy your special day with family and friends and dance the night away in this beautiful ballroom. You'll be able to create wonderful memories at...
Cacapon Resort State Park
Berkeley Springs, WV
Park/Garden, Hotel/Resort, Outdoor
Starting from $1,842 to $3,130 for 50 guests
6,000 acres of outdoors in West Virginia's Eastern panhandle await you and your party at the Cacapon Resort State Park. Exchange vows in a beautiful gazebo with the highest mountain peak, 2,300 feet, of the eastern portion of the state as the backdrop. The mountain divides the landscape with the pea...
Wine Cellar Park
Dunbar, WV
Park/Garden, Outdoor
Starting from $1,025 to $2,071 for 50 guests
A beautiful outdoor wedding awaits you at Wine Cellar Park in Dunbar, West Virginia. Imagine a quiet ceremony on the rolling green grass on the banks of Anderson Lake. You'll say "I do" under a flower-laden arbor shaded by the trees as a cheerful summer breeze gently ruffles through the branches. Be...
Daniel Vineyards
Crab Orchard, WV
Winery/Vineyard/Brewery, Outdoor
Starting from $3,933 to $6,709 for 50 guests
Your wedding will be nothing short of magical at Daniel Vineyards! This picturesque venue, located in Crab Orchard, West Virginia, boasts four stunning event spaces where you can invite your friends and family to celebrate your special day. Its beautiful gazebo overlooks the vineyard and blueberry p...
Grand Vue Park
Moundsville, WV
Park/Garden, Outdoor
Starting from $4,080 to $10,179 for 75 guests
The Grand Vue Park Banquet Hall is a unique venue you can customize to meet your needs. They give you the option to decorate as you wish for wedding receptions, creating a wonderful location for gathering your family and friends. The Banquet Hall features seating available for 250 people, a full siz...
4T Arena
Bridgeport, WV
Vintage, Event Center, Outdoor
Starting from $6,890 to $9,411 for 100 guests
4T Arena is known for its rodeos and horse events it has held over the years. It is now becoming known as a popular wedding and event venue. With an indoor barn capable of holding up to 400 guests, an outdoor pavilion with a 200 guests capacity and several acres of grounds for outdoor ceremonies, 4T...
Mountaineer Resort
New Cumberland, WV
Hotel/Resort, Event Center
Starting from $1,272 to $6,118 for 50 guests
Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack, and Resort offers a glitzy and glamourous venue for your wedding and reception. It has a multitude of venues from which you can choose, with indoor and outdoor options available. Being a resort, there is no lack of fun to be had- whether you're on a bachelor or bachelo...
Coonskin Park
Charleston, WV
Park/Garden, Event Center, Outdoor
Starting from $2,687 to $5,596 for 50 guests
Rustic with a generous side of coziness, Coonskin Park Clubhouse at Charleston, WV, is the ideal spot to host your wedding celebrations. As part of Kanawha County Parks and Recreation, the clubhouse features two beautiful rooms available for rent, available 365 days a year (closed Thanksgiving and C...
Hillbrook Inn
Charles Town, WV
Outdoor, Bed & Breakfast/Inn
Starting from $15,317 to $16,271 for 50 guests
Events at Hillbrook are an unforgettable experience. They seek to create experiences that will become treasured memories. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds, the historic mansion becomes a focal point for your storybook wedding event. Whether an intimate gathering for a small group or a lavi...
North Bend State Park
Cairo, WV
Vintage, Event Center, Park/Garden, Outdoor
Starting from $2,205 to $7,202 for 50 guests
Find whimsy and natural beauty from all corners at North Bend State Park! Located in West Virginia, it is named for the horseshoe curve of the North Fork of the Hughes River. With a multitude of recreational facilities in a charming pastoral setting, North Bend State Park sets a dreamy and idyllic b...
Holiday Inn & Suites Barboursville
Barboursville, WV
Outdoor, Hotel/Resort
Starting from $1,502 to $7,250 for 50 guests
The Holiday Inn & Suites Barboursville is a beautiful venue to host your wedding at. The dedicated staff at this venue will make sure that all your expectations are met and we hope to make this a memorable experience! With lots of room for customization, you'll be able to truly showcase your persona...
Williams Country Club
Weirton, WV
Golf Course, Private Club, Outdoor
Starting from $7,378 to $9,036 for 50 guests
Bring your dream wedding to life at Williams Country Club, a stunning venue located in the Ohio Valley. Featuring gorgeous event spaces, delicious cuisine, and exceptional service, this upscale club offers an unrivaled setting for your once in a lifetime event. Begin your special day getting ready i...
The Resort At Glade Springs
Daniels, WV
Outdoor, Hotel/Resort, Event Center
Starting from $3,501 to $7,849 for 50 guests
On your wedding day, you deserve to experience the best of the best. The Resort At Glade Springs is the best of West Virginia and has everything you need to host a wedding of a lifetime. Your momentous occasion can come to life on The Resort's 4,100 acre property of lush lawns and natural beauty tha...
War Memorial Building
Shepherdstown, WV
Event Center
Starting from $910 to $2,619 for 50 guests
Combine history with elegance at War Memorial Building! With an ideal location right in the heart of Historic Shepherdstown, it offers a full catering kitchen and two floors of unique industrial-style event space as well as a ballroom known widely as a great dance floor. Practical yet versatile (as ...
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Charleston, WV
Starting from $7,261 to $9,998 for 50 guests
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Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center
Davis, WV
Outdoor, Hotel/Resort, Event Center
Starting from $12,619 to $15,639 for 50 guests
Celebrate one of the most special days of your lives at Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center! The dedicated staff will provide you with an unforgettable day and exceed all expectations. Whether you want to be indoors or out, both options are available as the possibilities are endless here at Can...
YMCA Kennedy Center
Huntington, WV
Ocean/Waterfront View, Event Center, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $2,310 to $4,735 for 50 guests
Scenic Conference/Wedding Rooms available. The YMCA Kennedy Center is located beside the Ohio river,there is over 500 feet of river bank to choose as a backdrop for your outdoor wedding. Our ballroom can easily be converted to an indoor wedding with seating for 110 ,additional ameneties include...
Capitol Theatre Ballroom
Wheeling, WV
Museum/Gallery, Event Center
Starting from $4,381 to $7,275 for 50 guests
Situated in beautiful Wheeling at a stunning riverfront location, the Capitol Theatre Ballroom offers a gorgeous historic backdrop for your wedding day. Nestled cozily along the banks of the Ohio River, the Victorian-era town of Wheeling has a timeless charm that is reflected in the Theatre. Opened ...
Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack
Wheeling, WV
Outdoor, Hotel/Resort, Event Center
Starting from $3,165 to $6,645 for 50 guests
Have an amazing wedding experience at Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack: a spectacular venue located in beautiful West Virginia. This luxurious hotel and casino offers delicious cuisine, exceptional service, and four beautiful banquet spaces. With seating for up to 300 guests, the banquet rooms...
Holiday Inn Express Wheeling
Triadelphia, WV
Starting from $1,071 to $3,081 for 50 guests
The Holiday Inn Express Wheeling provides a welcoming and cozy venue for a weekend of wedding (or pre-wedding) festivities. With modern decor and an inviting atmosphere, you and your guests will feel at home as you enjoy a weekend of celebration. Located off of a major interstate, it's easy to acces...
Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club
Gainesville, VA
Private Club, Ballrooms
Starting from $5,425 to $7,260 for 50 guests
Nestling in Gainesville, Virginia's Heritage Hunt community, the Heritage Hunt Golf & Country Club offers over 750 acres of lush land and a variety of different settings for your big day. Enjoy an enchanting lawn ceremony right in front of the grand Colonial-style clubhouse, creating a classic plant...
The Schuyler
Washington, DC
Starting from $14,433 to $20,701 for 50 guests
The Schuyler is not an ordinary venue. This D.C. establishment bills itself as an Art-Deco event canvas with the latest technology, superb service, and ultimate flexibility. You are the visionary — so bring your wildest dreams. Located in the center of the capitol, the Schuyler brings the minimalism...
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Four suspended for blackface costumes
Three Serra High School staff members and a volunteer coach will be suspended for wearing blackface at a Halloween party and then posting photos of the event on Facebook, San Diego Unified officials said Friday.
Alongside representatives of the NAACP and the Anti-Defamation League, district Superintendent Cindy Marten announced at a news conference what she described as a resolution to the controversy that has drawn national attention. Marten also renewed her promise to improve diversity of the district workforce and better train employees on cultural sensitivity issues.
"The situation at Serra High School … does not reflect the values of our district or our school," Marten said. "The incident represents a teachable moment and reminds us as a community and a district of the importance of recognizing and appreciating multiple perspectives."
Photos of varsity football coach and physical education teacher Brian Basteyns, teacher and assistant football coach Howard Seeley, a teacher who has not been publicly identified and a volunteer coach were posted Monday following a Halloween event that previous weekend. The men wore blackface and dressed as members of the Jamaican bobsled team, a real group that made its debut in the 1988 Olympics and inspired the movie "Cool Runnings."
The three teachers will serve two days of suspension without pay for unprofessional conduct, a violation of the California Education Code. The walk-on coach will be removed from duties for the same period.
None of the educators involved in the blackface event has been available for comment. However, Marten said they are "very regretful for the incident and express that they never meant any malicious intent to any person or group."
She added that as San Diego Unified continues to offer anti-bias diversity training across the district, it will make special efforts to work with employees at Serra High School.
The local chapter of the NAACP, which had called for the targeted coaches to resign, said it was satisfied with the district's response to the situation. The Anti-Defamation League, which had offered to work with San Diego Unified to "rid our community of harmful bias," was also content with the outcome.
"There is nothing funny about blackface. It's racist, it promotes stereotypes and it's wrong. I hope this leads to a meaningful dialogue and I hope we don't have to address this again next year," said Lei-Chala I. Wilson, president of the San Diego branch of the NAACP.
Several students at Serra High and others have spoken up in support of the coaches, saying they are caring and upstanding educators.
"I guess I understand the suspensions, but I thought the whole thing was blown out of proportion," Serra High junior Zane Nathaniel, 16, said Friday. "I've had coach Basteyns for P.E. and he is a great teacher, an all-around good guy. There is nothing racist about him."
Xavier John, also a junior at Serra High, said Friday that he had no problem with the costumes.
"My mom thought the costumes were offensive, but they didn't bother me," said Xavier, who is black. "The costumes were from characters in a movie."
via Four suspended for blackface costumes Page 1 of 2 | UTSanDiego.com.


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Was 2012 the year of mobile? No, and in reality trying to say that any 12 month period can be heralded as the 'year of mobile' is nonsense in an industry that is already well established yet also constantly evolving.
But that doesn't mean there haven't been any important trends and innovations in the mobile industry this year.
For example, we've seen more brands start to realise the importance of operating a mobile optimised site, a growing awareness that tablets are a vital part of ecommerce and a move towards embracing responsive design, particularly among publishers.
To shed more light on the most important mobile trends from 2012 and do a bit of future gazing to next year, I spoke to several mobile industry experts…
1. What were the most significant trends in mobile this year?
Carl Uminski, chief operating officer at Somo
2012 has been the year where we've really seen mass market adoption of mobile. We'll end the year with smartphone penetration at over 60%, and tablet penetration at 14% – these devices are mainstream now.
The growth of tablets has been a key trend and has had a particular impact on mobile shopping. People are spending real money on their mobile devices now, with tablets becoming the digital purchasing platform of choice for many people.
For retailers this is significant as tablets outperform desktop when it comes to online sales, with higher conversion rates and average order values. Tablets also offer the opportunity to put the fun back into shopping by mixing content with commerce.
Andrew Girdwood, media innovations director at LBi
The huge growth in tablets is a key trend in mobile this year. Ironically, that's paired with the rise in acceptance that it is rather clunky to put smartphones and tablets together in a single category called "mobile".
The growing connection between personal identity and mobile device is another headline trend. Generally speaking when someone interacts with their mobile they are logged in to a social network.
Mobile ecommerce also feels like one of the success stories from 2012. More brands are now offering a good mobile experience and more customers are using mobile to shop.
In some cases that shopping may result in an online transaction and in others it will be the main research and browsing a customer engages in before buying from another device or going in-store.
Daniel Gurrola, group strategy and business development, VP, Orange
We've seen 4G networks coming online this year, and the demand for smartphones, tablets, and the mobile web generally was stronger than many expected.
It's now clear that mobile operators are becoming more data-centric companies. We have come a long way with addressing the technical challenge in deploying these fantastic high speed networks, but the big question facing the industry is how to monetize data.
As a result, we're seeing a lot of innovation in tariffing (shared bundles, pricing based on speed/service, value added services, partnerships, etc.), and we'll continue to see that innovation and experimentation on data monetization running throughout 2013, as well as continued efforts to provide the most innovative and relevant services to our customers either through our own R&D efforts or through partnerships with leading internet and content players.
2. What will the key trends be in 2013?
Carl Uminski
The entrance of 7" tablets will have a big impact. These will be used for digital content consumption but also as a larger screen portable device (as opposed to standard tablets which are mostly used in the home).
Mobile usage will continue to increase and desktop will no longer be the primary screen, as we become truly multi-screen, mobile-first consumers.
When it comes to mobile advertising we'll see much more video being used in 2013. The introduction of 4G and continued spread of Wi-Fi access will mean a new level of interactivity is possible. And if a picture says a thousand words, a video shows a thousand pictures.
Sector-wise, retail will see the biggest shift. Any content that is digital and physical – books, musics etc – will tip in 2013 to be mostly digital in delivery, driven by mobile and tablet.
Fashion retailing is also rapidly moving online and fashion brands and retailers are beginning to lead the way in this sector with exciting, innovative multi-screen customer experiences.
Andrew Girdwood
We'll see action in the mobile payment sector. Square may lead the charge but we'll see traditional vendors increasingly active as well as new and interesting start-ups.
Low and mid-tier smartphones will be the entry point to the market for a larger number of customers; especially in emerging markets.
And there will be more inter-connected devices. These may be physically connected devices like the Asus PadFone or Transformer, virtually connected devices through apps like Xbox SmartGlass and the YouTube App's Pair with TV feature, or simply via the cloud through Dropbox and SkyDrive.
Daniel Gurrola
There is no doubt that 2013 will be a another big year for the mobile industry – we'll see mobile payment and contactless services becoming more prevalent as huge body of work done by Orange and other players to build the ecosystems will reach a critical mass, and that will also create exciting new mobile marketing opportunities.
We'll also see operators innovating in messaging and voice – with Joyn and rich communications services rapidly coming online throughout 2013.
It's now in Spain and we will be helping to launch RCS in Belgium, France, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia through 2013 – giving customers a native enhanced messaging service that provides strong competition for some of the OTT messaging services out there.
Finally I think we'll see a lot more happening in consumer cloud services. We recently launched our consumer cloud service in France which has been a first in terms of the size of the storage available, but more importantly in that we've made sure our customers don't have to use their data allowance to access these services.
We've launched some great services in 2012 on our own and with partners like Facebook, Wikipedia, Microsoft, Deezer, Evernote, Lookout and others – and you can bet that we'll continue to do the same, creating compelling new services and experiences for our customers.
3. What is your favourite app from 2012?
Carl Uminski
Hailo. The team that launched this have used mobile to completely disrupt an industry and solve a problem – for both cab users and cab drivers alike. They've got about 8,500 cabs on board in London already and are going global.
For work, I'm a big fan of Evernote. A great example of mobile-first thinking with excellent multi screen access. I use it all the time.
Andrew Girdwood
From the grey area of "is-it-really-an-app" is Google Now. This is a wonderful utility for any mobile device, predicting what the user needs to see, when they need to see it.
Google Now rolled out in June 2012 and has enjoyed plenty of upgrades since then.
Daniel Gurrola
We've just launched a mobile messaging app called Libon, which is definitely worth a try if you haven't already.
It's a free app on iOS (Android coming soon) combining HD voice over IP, visual voicemail, enhanced messaging and contacts, and it's available in 90 countries around the world.


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(Presidential front-runner Joseph Kabila, shown right).
Congolese voted Sunday in their first democratic election in more than four decades, many hoping for an end to years of fighting and corrupt rule that have devastated the mineral-rich nation in the heart of Africa.
Congo's young President Joseph Kabila faced dozens of contenders, including ex-rebel leaders he once fought. The rebels carved the huge African country into rival fiefdoms before joining a transitional government three years ago as part of a peace deal that paved the way for the election.
"Today is a chance to make a new beginning and to draw the line at all the war we have seen," said Jean-Pierre Shamba, 44, an engineer who cast his ballot at a secondary school in the eastern town of Bunia guarded by a dozen blue-helmeted Moroccan peacekeepers. Kabila is the front-runner in a field of 33 hopefuls that include two of his four vice presidents; Jean-Pierre Bemba, a former Ugandan-backed rebel who once controlled northeast Congo; and Azarias Ruberwa, another ex-rebel who once controlled much of the east with backing from neighboring Rwanda.
Polling stations opened late in several cities, including the capital, Kinshasa, and the central diamond-mining city of Mbuji Mayi. Voters trudged past burning trash on their way to the polls before dawn in Kinshasa. Police checked them for weapons at the polling stations, and electoral workers dipped their right thumbs in purple ink to show they had voted.
"This is an historic day for us. We've only had coups d'etat and dictators in this country; phantom governments," said Emmanuel Kiye, 48, a mechanic. "Now we'll have a government of the people. I thank God." Surrounded by a dozen bodyguards and wearing a blue pinstriped suit, Kabila cast his ballot at a colonial-era Kinshasa school with broken windows.
"We're looking forward to a future of peace," Kabila told reporters. "We want to consolidate peace and stability in the country." Apparently asked whether he thought he would win, Kabila said simply: "I want victory for the Congolese people." The presidential ballots were huge: six newspaper-sized pages filled with dozens of candidates' faces, names and party symbols to help Congolese who can't read. More than 9,000 candidates are also running for 500 legislative seats. About 25 million of Congo's 58 million people are registered to vote.
The half-billion-dollar U.N.-supported enterprise is the world body's biggest ever, safeguarded by the largest U.N. peacekeeping force in the world, with 17,600 troops. The run-up to the vote was tense, with dozens killed in election-related violence. One parliamentary candidate fled the country because of shootings. In the central town of Mbuji Mayi, opposition militants burned a truck carrying voting materials.
Congo is recovering from back-to-back wars that lasted from 1996 to 2002. Despite the conflict's end, sporadic fighting has continued between government forces and militias in the east, where aid groups say about 1,000 people are dying every day from hunger and disease. Veteran politician Etienne Tshisekedi is boycotting the vote and urging his followers to do the same. His call appeared to be heard in his stronghold in Mbuji Mayi, where there were more electoral officials and observers than voters at many polling stations. Crowds of youths hovered around some deserted polling booths as riot police patrolled the city.
Despite mineral wealth, Congo has remained poor, with whole villages in the country's remote, forested interior virtually cut off from the outside world and lawless chunks of the east still prone to militia attacks. "I have little hope that anything will change," said 56-year-old teacher Emmanuel Mukadi, who said he was voting for a president for the first time in his life. "It doesn't matter who wins."
Congo descended into conflict almost immediately after it shook off Belgian colonialism in 1960. Decades of civil wars and coups d'etat followed, with the late U.S.-backed Mobutu Sese Seko at the helm for 32 years. One of Mobutu's sons, Nzanga, is among those running for president.
A Rwandan-backed rebellion by Kabila's father, Laurent, forced Mobutu from power in 1997 but a fresh insurgency led by Rwanda rose the following year divided the country and drew in the armies of more than half a dozen African nations.
Joseph Kabila took power after his father was assassinated by a bodyguard in 2001. He negotiated an official end to the war a year later, establishing a transitional government that made rebel leaders vice presidents. If no presidential candidate gains a majority, a runoff between the top two finishers will be held, probably in September.
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AUD remains on top at the start of the week. CAD having a slow start but the Bulls are holding OIL prices up looking to breach resistance at the gap. Looking for a 50%fib / 2ATR Pullback on the 4HR timeframe. TP target before the 161.8 extension at a Weekly level of resistance. Risking 1%
Daily 8EMA Gap
Good day. Possible gap close on the daily 8EMA. Just had a retest of the 200EMA on the 15MIN. Will wait for continuation to the downside. BC below the 8EMA on the 1H TF. Then we can take the trade down to the 8EMA on the daily. If you want you can baby sit the trade to the 50EMA on the daily. If it takes to long to have continuation to the downside and keeps retesting the 200 EMA on the 15 min. I might not enter this trade. I am looking for clear momentum to the downside. Thanks
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Wait for Break close and retest of the trendline for confirmation to the down side. EJ has failed to break above the 50% pullback of the previous momentum downward. Also this level corresponds to a major daily resistance. With market sentiment in risk off mood, the bias is there to the downside to the TP of 122.400. Nice risk to reward ratio. Good luck guys.
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Gabriel Saxton-Ruiz is a new faculty member in Humanistic Studies and Spanish. We thought you might like to know a little more about your professor and colleague, so we asked him a few questions about himself.
Where did you go to college?
Virginia Tech; University of Tennessee
Who was your favorite professor and why?
Luis Cano – he has a wonderful sense of humor, and was not afraid of including Science Fiction/Hard-boiled Detective Novels in "serious" PhD seminars.
You have a PhD in what field?
Modern Foreign Languages (major: Spanish; 2nd concentration: French Studies; 3rd concentration: Applied Linguistics)
What did you do your research on?
Contemporary Peruvian Narrative and Political Violence
What are your current research interests?
I will be presenting a paper (tentatively titled) "Political science fiction in the plays of Juan Rivera Saavedra," at the Jornadas Internacionales de Teatro en Puebla, Mexico next July. I am also interested in translating some recent Peruvian novels/short stories.
What courses do you teach?
Spanish Language, Culture and Literature courses
How would you describe your teaching style?
I enjoy classes that are interactive. I prefer having my students express themselves and relate the texts they read to their own reality. I try not to lecture for an hour and fifteen minutes.
What do you like to do for fun?
I love to play and watch soccer…I support Club Deportivo Universidad César Vallejo (Peru). Music – I was a College Radio DJ and worked at a record store…but I don't wear Kurt Rambis glasses. Cooking – I am the cook in the house – I tend to prepare lots of Peruvian and Spanish dishes. Family – I love spending time with my wife and kids.
What was the last good book you read?
La paz de los vencidos by Jorge Eduardo Benavides (Tree of Smoke translated by Denis Johnson).
If we looked at your playlist what would we find?
- Thirteen – Big Star
- God Loves You, Michael Chang – Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele
- Ando Meio Desligado – Os Mutantes
- Shoot You Down – Stone Roses
- Ain't Got No/I Got Life – Nina Simone
- The Concept – Teenage Fanclub
- Here Comes Your Man – Pixies
- Town Called Malice – The Jam
- If We Can Land a Man on the Moon, Surely I Can Win Your Heart – Beulah
- Candy – Morphine
- Northern Sky – Nick Drake
- The Journey To Serra da Estrela – The Phenomenal Handclap Band
- I'm So Tired Of Being Alone – Al Green
- Staring At The Sun – TV On The Radio
- This Life Makes Me Wonder – Delroy Wilson
- Lo que ves es lo que hay – Rubín y los Subtitulados
- Anything by the Beatles, Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder and Paco de Lucía…


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There was a reply to a question (that I can't find) which mentioned SARAG (Some Algorithms in Real Algebraic Geometry) see http://perso.univ-rennes1.fr/marie-francoise.roy/bpr-ed2-posted2.html. This is a package for Maxima.
I looked into this and came across the Thom encoding of real algebraic numbers. If I have understood correctly, you are given a square-free polynomial with, say integer coefficients, and a real root. Then evaluate the derivatives of the polynomial at the root to get a sequence of signs. The polynomial together with the sign sequence is an encoding of the root.
My question is whether you can implement the operations of an ordered field on these encodings? The operation I not clear on is the ordering. A specific question is: given an encoding as above and a polynomial; evaluate the polynomial at the real number. Is there an algorithm for deciding if this is positive, negative, (or zero)?
I assume it is possible to evaluate this numerically using interval arithmetic and that if you did this with sufficient accuracy you would eventually arrive at a solution. However this seems clumsy and I am asking for something more effective.
As an illustration of why this could be useful. There was a question on the word problem in a Coxeter group (which again I could not find). One solution to the word problem is to look at the image of a fixed vector in the geometric representation. Then you can determine the descent set of a word by looking at which entries are negative. This is fine theoretically but not if you work with fixed precision real numbers as the entries will rapidly become very small in absolute value. A positive solution to my question would make this an effective algorithm.