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Q4 financial results have hit us hard this week, from all directions.
Yes it's ridiculous that Apple's quarterly net profit was larger than Google's Q4 gross revenue ($13bn versus £10.6bn), and yes it's sad to see Nintendo almost triple its estimated losses.
But what of Yahoo? It's still hanging on in there, with control of millions of Yahoo mail accounts and a chunk of display thrown in good measure.
Yahoo's worldwide traffic might be up 12% – plus page views for Yahoo's media properties rose 7% – but as AllThingsD's Kara Swisher predicted, this was the 13th quarter in which the Silicon Valley giant has done worse that the previous year.
Sales restructuring aside, Yahoo's new CEO Scott Thompson has some serious making up to do. Currently his plans involve fixing the "big mess" the company has got itself into in Asia, saving declining ad sales and filling some of the businesses technology gaps.
Though he won't reveal specifics yet, that last point sounds like the precursor to an acquisiton spree to me. Before he joined, the business had already announced back in November that it 'plans' to acquire online-advertising technology company Interclick in a deal valued at roughly $270m.
But we've been here before.
While it's unfair to dismiss Thompson's plans barely a few weeks into his role, we'd like to see him learn from some of the company's mistakes of the past and have compiled the top five times Yahoo wasted a really good opportunity.
A quick note before we begin. 'Not selling to Microsoft' doesn't count, because in that case it turned down an acquisition offer instead of engaging in one. Time will tell how that holy trinity partnership between AOL, Yahoo and Microsoft, in which they sell each other's leftover inventory (announced November 2011), will turn out. But that's another story.
Bought for a rumoured $30m in 2005, sold for a suspected £1m in 2011.
Delicious had such promise. It was one of the first 'web 2.0' companies to become popular, with social bookmarking setting it apart from Digg and Reddit.
When Yahoo bought it, many predicted that the injection of funding and support could make it excel as a service. Yahoo said it wanted to introduce people to the idea of 'social search' because the tool's data would allow people to view which sites and posts were most popular. That was way before 'social search' became the buzzphrase it is today.
Sadly that idea never came to fruition. Sure, it remained a solid bookmarking tool, but neither its API nor RSS were ever charged for. In fact, it remained free to use, and the subsequent things that smart developers did with the site were never supported nor incubated by Yahoo.
Eventually, with a total lack of focus on developing the massive potential Delicious held, it was earmarked to be 'sunset' – and sold to YouTube's founders (who had previously sold up to Google for $1.76bn).
The duo's company Avos has since attempted to revitalise the site by turning it into a kind of news discovery service. But it sadly remains stagnant, having lost all of its powerusers and providing nothing different or interesting enough for them to return.
For further reading, Ruder Finn's Ged Carroll wrote a great piece on this before the sale to Avos.
Bought for a suspected $35m in 2005, still owned by Yahoo.
Oh Flickr. When Yahoo bought the photo sharing site, it said that it understood the nature of the community and promised to retain the feeling, feel, and management team.
Shortly after that however, the co-founders left, and much of the engineering team. Yahoo implemented forced linking between Flickr and Yahoo accounts, while Facebook's share of the photography space quietly continued to snowball.
Former Flickr architect, now CTO at Etsy Kellan Elliott-McCrea sums it up nicely in a post on Quora from 2010. He says that he worked out that roughly 15% of any of the large projects tackled over the last few years he was at Flickr (internationalisation, video, various growth strategies etc.) went into building the feature. 85% was spent dealing with Yahoo.
I recently pulled up a worklog I was keeping in 2008-2009, and I found 18 meetings scheduled over a 9 month period discussing why Flickr's API was poorly designed and when we'd be shutting it down and migrating it to the YOS Web Services Standard. That kind of stuff slows you down. Especially when you're being starved for resources."
Bought by Yahoo in 2007 for $10m and closed in May 2011.
Another example of an acquisition that could have provided first-mover advantage. As was also the case with Upcoming (bought by Yahoo in 2005) which allowed people to share plans and attendance at events, with group features and sharing that came before Eventful, Meetup, and Google-launched Schemer (which went live just this month).
But back to MyBlogLog. Again the business merged Yahoo and MyBlogLog accounts, but co-founder Eric Marcoullier explained that the technology was under-used. 37signals' Marc Gayle highlights Marcouillier's comment at the time that:
The site was so long neglected, so far behind from Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites. Thus, the only way is to close this site."
RWW's Marshall Kirkpatrick said of the closure: "Imagine getting a feed of the LinkedIn job titles of all your recent readers and presenting that to a blog's advertisers. Both analytically and financially, there was so much potential in MyBlogLog."
Acquired in 2007 for $672m, sold in 2008 for 'less than $100m'
Yahoo acquired Kelkoo to boost its e-commerce and search-related marketing services in Europe. The plan was for Yahoo use its own search technology and the commercial search capabilities (which it acquired through its purchase of Overture) to take advantage of the growth of online comparison shopping.
However, yet more waiting around meant that the company lost much of its momentum after the acquisition in the face of significant competition.
Founder and ex-CEO of Kelkoo Pierre Chappaz refused to name the price it was eventually sold for the second time around, but said it was "below £100m".
The difference is the price of management incompetence that led Yahoo's (stock price to fall) below $9."
Luckily for Kelkoo, the break has done the company well. It relaunched in October 2011 with an affiliate model that includes 40 new partners, including Ebookers.com, LateRooms.com and Booking.com.
Current CMO Chris Simpson said: "The Kelkoo you see today is the result of a huge amount of research and development over the last 18 months."
Acquired for a reported $5.7bn back in 1999, in one of the biggest deals in internet history, even now.
Broadcast.com was integrated into Yahoo's global network as Yahoo Broadcast, while an internal divison operated as Yahoo Broadcast Services.
Once again (see a pattern?) Broadcast.com was the first mover in consumer-focused video streaming via the web. Had the integration been more successful, many analysts speculate that YouTube would not have gained mass traction.
With this, Yahoo moved first in video, but failed to make it work due to bad management. Broadcast.com founder Mark Cuban recognised this early on and sold his holdings before it was too late.
Neil Kandalgaonkar, a former engineer at Upcoming, says acquired companies like Upcoming were: "parcelled out to different parts of Yahoo where they were subordinate to the existing hierarchy and agenda."
The Yahoo model is to think of their sites as media properties with audiences, and bolder ideas like one social network encompassing them all was never a priority. Even if top executives wanted to see revolutionary change at Yahoo, most of the organisation was set up to do deals with Purina Puppy Chow and to ask if Flickr wanted to create a special site for dog photos."
So there we have it. As with many huge companies, it would appear that internal process, hierarchy, politics and too much talking has historically been Yahoo's downfall.
We've seen it fail so many times; is Thompson finally going to be the one to change its culture forever?
Those that almost made it: GeoCities (which also gave Yahoo first-mover advantage within the social communities space), Associated Content (retired in 2011 and replaced with Yahoo Voices), Right Media (all but wiped out by Google's ad exchange). Plus plenty more, but a post can only be so long.


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Muscletech is attempting to take recovery to the next level with Amino Build Next Gen. This product is a clinically dosed performance enhancing BCAA formula with betaine*
Betaine is naturally occurring in our bodies, and is most well known for its potential to reduce the risk of heart disease. Most recently it has been realized to have extensive benefits in boosting muscle strength, power, and mass. Studies have proven that subjects using betaine have shown larger increases in muscle, while also experiencing decreases in body fat. But how?
Betaine functions as a "methyl donor" in the body. When methyl is transferred to the amino acid homocysteine, methionine is produced - methionine plays an important role in protein synthesis. As a result, betaine promotes more muscle growth and more effective training.
Amino Build Next Gen also features the 2:1:1 BCAA matrix, including clinical doses of micronized L-Leucine, L-isoleucine, and L-Valine, all of which help to aid in the recovery process. The BCAA matrix, paired with a clinical dose of betaine and Muscletech's electrolyte blend (80mg sodium chloride, 50mg coconut water, 50mg watermelon juice, and 40mg of dipotassium phosphate) have been tested in subjects of a six week time span and the results speak for themselves:

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Nothing can beat the experience of discovering exciting and new places aboard a campervan hire today. Imagine being able to drive your way to any locations you like. Sounds like its a lot of fun? Add to that the convenience of having your accommodation and transport all rolled into one comfortable RV, what more can you ask? If you are from Isny and is looking to book a campervan or motorhome hire there, please check out the deals we have. We offer extremely low prices and great specials on a variety of campervan or RVs for hire from Isny
Are you gearing up for a self-drive holiday with your loved ones in Germany today? You don't want to miss our fantastic deals that will let you experience firsthand the grandeur of Isny, Germany and probably neighbouring countries like Belgium, France, Italy and many more.
Remnants of the medieval period is still very evident in Isny's many structures that lined its streets today. One particular stand out is the two metres dense, historical town wall. Nowadays, it serves as a reminder to a troubled bygone era and can even be a perfect spot for a souvenir photo, but in the not so distant past, that same wall assured the protection of townsfolk, the chapels and most importantly, the former monastery, which incidentally, serves as the castle today.
If biking is among the list of the many fun activities you like doing while on the road, imagine riding your bike through zigzagging and sloping terrain around Isny with the wind rushing against your face. Isn't that exciting?
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When in the city, one notable location to go to is old monastery which has been converted into a castle. You can even take a souvenir photo or two. St.George Abby is another tourist stop. Isny is a good place to kick off your campervan hire road-trip don't you think? . You can access other destinations like Hanover, Frankfurt or Essen from here. When you hire a campervan from Isny, check if a one-way rental to other destinations is allowed.(conditions apply) Use the FREE search form above to check if your destinations are available.
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Just thought we would update you on the "Filo Situation".. for those of you that are a little confused this isn't a bad 70s movie. It's all about the new and improved Filo Jacket and why it isn't in our shop yet.
There have been a number of reasons why they are late probably all my fault, but mostly it's been about getting loads of down jacket in loads of colors in loads of sizes. We have learnt by our mistake, and we know that it is better to arrive late than to arrive wrong.
We are 99% certain that we will get them before christmas. They are due to leave on 13th and arrive in the UK over the weekend. They then, should be delivered to us on Monday the 17th. At the moment time is tight but we are expecting to get these to everyone pre Christmas using Royal Mail Special Delivery or City Link. If we get them on Monday then we should be good to go. We've drafted Ken in from Italy, so we know we can pack every jacket we will have in the building. Priority will be given to customers who are already on our waiting list, if you would like to join this list send us an email!
The jacket itself is looking good, it's a little different from last years model but hopefully all for the better. The cut has improved from last year as has the detailing and as you can see from the pictures you will have a good choice of colours. The fabric is the same used on the Filium smock so it has nice soft handle, is quite quiet and is pretty durable.
We will be posting some pictures on the site as soon as we can, but everyone that has seen or used the samples seems to like it.
So again sorry for it taking so long, we try not to do this too often.


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CrispTech introduces a new, high resolution range of paperless chart recorders, the VR series, in Australia. The VR series is available in two models, namely the VR6 and the VR18.
The VR6 offers up to 6 analog inputs and the VR18 handles up to 18. Unlike most chart recorders in the market, the VR series offers extremely high VGA screen resolution of 640x480 pixels, typically 4 times better than all standard 320x240 pixels. The colour LCD display screen is also large and more readable giving a huge 6.4" display.
The VR series is a user friendly way to monitor complex processes either directly on the screen or from a remote site using RS232, RS485, RS422 serial connections or through an ethernet network. It can be used to monitor, record, and evaluate processes in plants such as chemical plant, waste water, food & beverage, automotive, environmental monitoring, weather stations, laboratory or any plant processes. Historical data can be accessed online, recorded on a remote PC or stored locally on a compact flash memory card.
The main features are as follows:
· Maximum 18-channel analog input, optional 18-channel mathematics
· VGA resolution 640x480 pixels
· 6.4" TFT display
· Infrared detector for screen saving in smart way
· 6 rear Slots for easy expansion by Plug & play I/O cards
· Solid and cost effective storage media CF card in flexible capacity of 16, 64 or 128 MB
· Guaranteed sample rate of 200 mSec because of additional CPU on analog input card, even for 18 channels
· High accuracy 18-bit A-D analog input, 15-bit D-A analog output
· Short depth 174mm behind panel
· User-friendly operation because of configurations on the same page, no need to configure back and forth on different pages like other recorders
· Well designed portable kit to convert panel mount into bench top
· High-level isolation among channels with breakdown voltage up to 430 VAC
A variety of customization cards are available and these are common for both units. These include both analog and digital inputs and digital output relay cards, as well as an optional mathematics function. Both units come with a variety of AC and DC power options and all cards are interchangeable thus providing a cost effective upgrade path. Both units can be either panel mounted or desktop mounted.
The Observer 1 software package is included with each basic unit package and this allows local configuration and monitoring. The optional Observer II package provides remote network access and real time data logging.


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Phase 1b/2a Trial of the Superoxide Dismutase Mimetic GC4419 to Reduce Chemoradiotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis in Patients with Oral Cavity or Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
|Stephen Sonis, Carryn M. Anderson, Christopher M. Lee, Douglas Adkins, Bryan G. Allen, Wenqing Sun, Sanjiv S. Agarwala, Madhavi L. Venigalla, Yuhchyau Chen, Weining Zhen, Diane R. Mould, Jon T. Holmlund, Jeffrey M Brill, John M. Buatti
|October 10, 2017
|International Journal of Radiation Oncology
Purpose: To assess the safety of the superoxide mimetic GC4419 in combination with radiation and concurrent cisplatin for patients with oral cavity or oropharyngeal cancer (OCC) and to assess the potential of GC4419 to reduce severe oral mucositis (OM).
Patients and Methods: Patients with locally advanced OCC treated with definitive or postoperative intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) plus cisplatin received GC4419 by 60-minute intravenous infusion, ending <60 minutes before IMRT, Monday through Friday for 3 to 7 weeks, in a dose and duration escalation study. Oral mucositis was assessed twice weekly during and weekly after IMRT.
Results: A total of 46 patients received GC4419 in 11 separate dosing and duration cohorts: dose escalation occured in 5 cohorts receiving 15 to 112 mg/d over 3 weeks (n=20), duration escalation in 3 cohorts receiving 112mg/d over 4 to 6 weeks (n=12), and then 3 additional cohorts receiving 30 or 90 mg/d over 6 to 7 weeks (n=14). A maximum tolerated dose was not reached. One dose-limiting toxicity (grade 3 gastroenteritis and vomiting with hyponatremia) occurred in each of 2 separate cohorts at 112mg. Nausea/vomiting and facial paresthesia during infusion seemed to be GC4419 dose-related. Severe OM occurred through 60 Gy in 4 of 14 patients (29%) dosed for 6 to 7 weeks, with median duration of only 2.5 days.
Conclusions: The safety of GC4419 concurrently with chemoradiation for OCC was acceptable. Toxicities included nausea/vomiting and paresthesia. Doses of 30 and 90 mg/d administered for 7 weeks were selected for further study. In an exploratory analysis, severe OM seemed less frequent and briefer than expected.


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Looking for the perfect blade to banish bedtime boogeymen? Are you on a quest to look stylish at the next convention? Or are you looking for a durable stage prop and training aid? Take a look at our selection of handmade plastic swords and bows.
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Recovery of Carbon and Nutrient Pools in a Northern Forested Wetland
Eleven years after harvesting a wetland forest in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, we went back to measure the change in above- and below-ground carbon and nutrient pools to explore effects of forest management. The original stand of black spruce (Picea mariana), jack pine (Pinus banksiana) and tamarack (Larix laricina) was whole-tree harvested, and three post-harvest treatments (disk trenching, bedding, and none) were randomly assigned to three Latin square blocks (n = 9). Nine control plots were also established in an adjoining uncut stand. At the time of harvest, carbon and nutrients were measured in three strata of above-ground vegetation, woody debris, roots, forest floor, and mineral soil to a depth of 1.5 m.
When we measured again 11 years after harvest, soil nutrient pools were similar among the three site preparation treatments and the uncut stand. However, there were differences in ecosystem-level nutrient pools because of differences in live biomass. Coarse roots comprised approximately 30 percent of the tree biomass carbon in the cut stands and 18 percent in the uncut stand. These are the only reported findings on long-term effects of harvesting and site preparation on this particular type of forested wetland, and the results illustrate the importance of understanding the ecohydrology and nutrient dynamics of the wetland forest. This wetland type appears less sensitive to disturbance than upland sites, and is capable of sustained productivity under these silvicultural treatments.
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Our bandroom is located at 10A Hyde Street, Footscray 3011. View on Google Maps
All postal enquiries should be directed to:
The Secretary, Footscray-Yarraville City Band
P.O. Box 6029
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TW Acustic Raven AC-3 Turntable|Alongside the $40,000 Walker Black Diamond record player, the $18,000 TW Acustic Raven AC-3 turntable with $4300 Graham Phantom tonearm is the best source component I've auditioned—and far and away the most voluptuous sounding. Indeed, ...read more
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As part of its popular Summertime Saturday Puppet Show Series of new works by UConn Puppet Arts students and alumni for family audiences, the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry at the University of Connecticut will present "100 Birds" by the talented 2017 graduate John Cody on Saturday, July 29 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Ballard Institute Theater located at 1 Royce Circle, Storrs Center.
A magical and whimsical, if not slightly chaotic, group of birds have flocked to the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry! 100 Birds follows Jada Jones, captain of her middle school's basketball team, who finds out that her school doesn't have the money to get the team to their playoff game. The 100 Birds, an intergalactic troupe of feathered friends, come from outer space to help Jada after she wishes upon a shooting star for help. Using their skills as birds and their love of math, the avian crew bands together with Jada to host the biggest fundraiser ever and create the world's largest pizza! But the nefarious Dr. Allundrious Pepper, who hates birds, is dead set on foiling their plans. Will Jada and the birds make it out alive, giblets and all? Speaking to his creative process, Cody explains "this fantastical, silly dose of positive entertainment came about in the middle of the night, which sounds far more dramatic than it actually was. I came up with the title of 100 Birds, and the next day I came up with three sentence stories that could serve this title … I have found this brainstorming method particularly effective, and it was through these short stories I wrote that the seed of the show's story was planted."
John Cody '17, along with fellow UConn Puppet Arts Program undergraduate student Katayoun Amir-Aslani '18 weave together rod puppets, hand puppets, string puppets, and more into an experience that both adults and children will love, with a focus on comedy and positivity. "I think children are far smarter than adults give them credit, and I have developed 100 Birds with that in mind. 100 Birds is not a show that I am making for children, but rather is something that I, as a young adult, would like to see, with audiences young and old taken into account when it comes to the exact vocabulary of the show," states Cody. This show was made possible by UConn's IDEA Grant, which provides funding for independent projects by undergraduate students.
John Cody is a New York-based puppeteer who graduated with a BFA in Puppet Arts in May 2017. Deciding he wanted to be a puppeteer before the age of five, John has since worked on many projects of all different kinds, from marionettes to hand puppets to giant character costumes. He has had the tremendous opportunity to learn and work alongside some of the folks behind The Muppets, Sesame Street, and Bear in the Big Blue House.
Admission is $6 for children (12 years and under), $8 for adults.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, by calling 860.486.8580, or online at http://bimp.ticketleap.com/. A surcharge will be added to any purchases made online. Tickets may also be purchased at the Ballard Institute on the day of performance starting at 10 a.m. There will be open seating, and no reservations. Visitors can park in the Storrs Center Garage located at 33 Royce Circle. Parking in the Storrs Center Garage is free for the first two hours and $1 per hour thereafter, with a daily maximum charge of $8. For more information about these performances, visit bimp.uconn.edu or call 860.486.8580.
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Remembrance Parks - Central Victoria (RPCV) provides cremation services across Central Victoria from its crematorium located inside the Eaglehawk Remembrance Park.
Until recent years the public generally accepted that when someone died they would most likely be buried in the local cemetery. That is not the case anymore, today in country regions about 55% of those who die choose to be cremated as oppose to 45% choosing to be buried.
For further information regarding cremations please view our FAQ's page.


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SCFCA All-Star Game Coaches and Honorary Captains
Written by: David Mika on Tuesday, November 12th, 2013. Follow David Mika on Twitter.
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Sam Bonner of Tamaqua is head coach for the North and Cory Mabry of Blue Mountain is head coach for the South in this year's Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association All-Star Game, sponsored by The Jungle and Mystic Screen Printing and Embroidery, Wednesday, Nov. 27, with a 7 p.m. kickoff at Rotary Field, Schuylkill Haven.
Rick Jones, a 1974 Tamaqua graduate, is the honorary captain for the North. Josh Dolbin, a 1993 Pottsville graduate, is honorary captain for the South.
At halftime of the game, the 2013 SCFCA Hall of Fame Class will be inducted. This year's class is Richard "Dick" Ketz, Blue Mountain; the late Walter "Walt" Ligenza, Tamaqua; and the late Joseph "Joe" Willinsky, Minersville, from active schools; and the late Geno Poli, Coaldale, is the at-large inductee.
Bonner completed his seventh season at Tamaqua with a 7-3 record, however, the Blue Raiders failed to qualify for the District 11 Class AA or Eastern Conference playoffs. His career record of 45-31 is highlighted by last year's Anthracite Football League championship and 10-0 record for the regular season.
Mabry completed his first season at Blue Mountain with a 4-6 record, with the highlight for the Eagles being a victory over this year's Anthracite Football League champion Jim Thorpe. His overall record for nine years is 29-55.
Jones was a running back and linebacker for Tamaqua and also played basketball and baseball for the Blue Raiders. In college, he played wide receiver and returned punts and kickoffs for the Warriors of East Stroudsburg.
Currently an elementary teacher in the Blue Mountain school district, Jones coached for two years at Waynesboro before returning to East Stroudsburg and serve as a graduate assistant for two years. This past year he was an assistant at Minersville, where he previously was head coach for 12 years; was head coach at Pine Grove for three years; and was an assistant coach at Blue Mountain for 12 years over three stints.
Jones and his wife Lisa are the parents of a daughter, Alexa, an Albright graduate who teaches at Tamaqua; and a son, Rick, who is a freshman at York College.
Dolbin was a running back and defensive back at Pottsville and also ran track for the Crimson Tide. In college, he played wide receiver for the Wildcats of Villanova and went on to have a free agent tryout with the Philadelphia Eagles and play in the Arena League for the Albany Firebirds.
For the last 15 years Dolbin has served as the northeast sales manager for Commscope, a wireless telecommunication company based in Hickory, N.C.
Dolbin and his wife Jennifer are the parents of sons J.T., Josh, Noah and Marshall and daughter Rebecca.
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The World Senior Tourism Congress is the most important international event for senior tourism, according to the recommendations of the World Tourism Organization.
The aim of WSTC is to promote senior tourism worldwide by developing responsible and innovative products that allow people to travel at each stage of their lives.
This annual congress on senior tourism brings together all public and private sector stakeholders, associations and tourism firms, Universities of the Third Age as well as senior domestic and international travelers.
The WSTC is a great opportunity to learn more about the specifities and the latest trends in senior tourism.
Senior tourism is one of the most important growing tourism markets. For instance, in France, as the first tourist destination in the world, senior tourists account for more than 30% of all tourist trips. Departure rate for senior travelers up to 71 years is 75%, and for those up to 89 years it is 50%. The trips they enjoy are 40% longer than those taken by tourists aged between 25-60 years old.
Congress activities include conferences, seminars, case studies, an awards ceremony, launch ceremonies, parties, study tour visits, exhibitions, a festival.
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Leadership and management of change
Elizabeth Haidar discusses the process of change management within a general practice For example in this situation, patients must be able to see a primary care professional within 24 hours and a GP within 48 hours.
Elizabeth Haidar BSc (Hons), MSc, RN is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Hillmeads Health Centre, Kings Norton, Birmingham.
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These are Treasure Coast spores from PF.
I took a fully colonized cake,
cut it in to 4 equal parts, and then
cased the broken up cake quarters.
Each one of thoes pans only has 1/4th
of a cake in them.
Simply put, a yield of 1 lb. of fresh mushrooms from 1 lb. of dry substrate is considered to be 100% Biological Efficiency. Since mushrooms are approximately 90% water and the base substrate is typically raised to 75% moisture, 100% Biological Efficiency is equivalent to saying that 25% of the wet mass of the substrate is converted into fresh mushrooms.
Although such yield efficiencies are commonly achieved by experienced growers, many choose not to "chase the optimum", as their growing rooms can be better utilized by cycling in fresher material.
With some simple math and a little analysis, it can be readily seen that PF substrate is well over 100% "Biological Efficiency". RipSnort reports that his Treasure Coast shroom fruiting was had by quartering a PF cake and using the 4 pieces in seperate containers in which the quartered pieces were cased. This means that each fruiting tray above contains about 1/16 of a cup of brown rice powder and about twice as much vermiculite, plus the casing.
In a normal PF 1/2 pint cake, there is about 31 grams of brown rice powder (1/4 cup) and about 17-20 grams of vermiculite (1/2 - 2/3 cup) which adds up to about 50 grams dry weight. It can be conservatively stated that a properly cultivated PF 1/2 pint cake can produce (with several flushes) at least 10 grams of dry shrooms (100 grams wet weight). By using the above biological efficiency formula - this equals an easy 200% biological efficiency for that 1/2 pint PF cake (50 grams of dry substrate producing 100 grams of wet shrooms is twice efficiency - the wet shroom weight is twice the weight of the dry substrate, or in other words - 200%).
This amazing ability of cubensis shroom races to fruit on PF substrate has made the PF TEK the new fundamental of cubensis shroom cultivation. The PF TEK can be used straight PF style (mini culture) to get great fruitings of diverse cubensis races, or can be utilized in more mega style cultivations with trays or larger containers with more massive substrate amounts (compared to PF style Mini culture). What is being demonstrated at various mycophile web sites is PF substrate being mixed with various grains, soils and substrates with impressive fruitings on display. A certain percentage of PF substrate with any kind of cubie substrate results in big fruitings. AND, when PF substrate is used in these mega cultivation teks without the additional grain, fruitings are just as good, if not better. The RipSnort Treasure coasts are proof of the magic of the PF formula (brown rice powder and vermiculite).
Then in late October 1981, PF attended the Paul Stamets and Jeff Chilton Myco Media shroom conference at Orcas Island Washington. During a Stamets lecture, Stamets mentioned mixing vermiculite or perlite into grain substrates to get a better and easier shakeability. It was like a lighting bolt that hit PF, as he busily scribbled down some notes about this substrate mixing concept.
PF went home and began a series of experiments combining these two ideas (Pollocks rice cakes and Stamets vermiculite mixtures) which resulted in the PF TEK magic substrate formula, which has become the new fundamental magic mushroom growing and culturing medium.


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Skip to 0 minutes and 8 seconds So far, we have been talking about open innovation, integration, collaboration with suppliers, as if you want something that can happen across most organisations. And to a degree it can. However, integration, open innovation, engaging with suppliers would be different for large companies, for instance, the fast moving consumer goods sectors, such as organisations that make shampoos, soaps, and so on, which have millions of customers and a very large supplier base and they are based in many parts of the world. And the integration mechanisms, the techniques and processes, they would use would, of course, be different to organisations which are project-based.
Skip to 0 minutes and 48 seconds And they use their skills and knowledge to develop a solution for their own customers or for one customer, so organisations that effectively are largely doing work by projects.
Skip to 1 minute and 1 second So in our work, we try to tackle this question and try to see whether there are any types of different, if you want configurations of integration between customers, suppliers, and supplier-suppliers. And we did that by analysing about 60 different organisations. And we looked at how they work with the customers, how they work with the suppliers, and what kind of information they share, how, and when. And what we identified is we identified the classification.
Skip to 1 minute and 30 seconds Now this classification is based on two different dimensions, first of all, the product newness– so the degree to which the product is new to both the customer and the supplier– and the process structure, where, for instance, an organisation is based on– the main process of organisation is based on developing a project or whether it's based on managing a high volume set of processes. And based on these two types of dimensions, we then identified four different types or what we refer to as configurations of integration.
Skip to 2 minutes and 8 seconds And we refer to those four different types or configuration of integration as recurring, customised, coordinated, and ramp up.
Skip to 2 minutes and 20 seconds So customised integration is one which is largely based on if you want project-based organisations, where there is a relatively low volume of production, low volume of services offered, and of course, it's highly customised. And the product is actually new to the customer. So in such configurations, the focus of the integration is more to understand the customer requirements and supply capabilities and try to match them. And suppliers and customers, in such cases, provide detailed capabilities and requirements. So effectively, it's not just a matter of buying something of the shelf, but going to supplier and trying to explain exactly the needs and the supplier then developing a customised solution for that need.
Skip to 3 minutes and 3 seconds The second one is something that we refer to as a recurring configuration of integration. In a situation where effectively the customer is integrated in a later stage of development, because, in this case, the product or the service for which the customer is interested is something that probably they have been used to before, they have bought before. So they have a view about it. They have a view of the solution that they would like to purchase. And in this case, the supplier provides ideas about how to improve something that the customer already knows enough about. The third configuration we refer to as ramp up.
Skip to 3 minutes and 44 seconds It refers more to situations where an organisation or a fast moving consumer goods company, for instance, develops a relatively new product but aims at producing it at very high volumes. So in this case, we're talking about as I said new to the firm products, which are ramped up for high volumes. So the focus there is not necessarily on product development as such, but is more finding solutions to how you can create or how you can produce the product in high volumes once you know it's there. And the final and I have to say the most highly cited and assumed configuration of integration is what we refer to as coordinated.
Skip to 4 minutes and 23 seconds So in such cases, integrations between customer suppliers aim at delivering high volumes of products that the manufacturers of both size, customers and suppliers are familiar with. So for instance, high-volume manufacturing of consumer goods, like shampoos, soaps, and so on. In that particular case, you're, not looking for developing a product or finding a customised solution, but you're looking for an optimised supply chain for an optimised production. So, a key conclusion from this is of engaging in measuring open innovation initiatives or integration initiatives will be different, depending on the configuration of integration. And it will be relatively simplistic to assume that open innovation and the integration with the customers and suppliers will be the same across different organisations and supply chains.
Understanding differences in nature of supplier collaboration
Integration may mean different things to different organisations. For instance large companies in the automotive sector have thousands of customers in many parts of the world. Clearly within this large pool of individuals there will be many with ideas for improvement, there will be others who can advise on the process of improving, and there will be many that simply want to use the product and are not interested in more involvement.
At the other end of the spectrum, there are project based companies, eg construction or software developers, who use their skills and knowledge to develop a solution to for one customer. In such cases the processes used to engage with open innovation are likely to be significantly more collaborative and supported by closer relationships.
As you go through this video, ask yourself:
- Which aspects of collaboration have you found yourself in (as a customer or as a supplier)?
- How do you think processes can be developed for benefiting from this integration?
- Are there any other types of collaboration?
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Not happy with your iPhone 4 reception/antenna issues? Reports have been coming in saying Samsung has been giving away free, unlocked Samsung Galaxy S Android smartphones to disgruntled iPhone 4 owners via their @samsungukmobile.
Reports seem to be that Samsung has given away multiple devices to iPhone 4 users complaining about antenna issues. They also ran the ad above today mocking the iPhone 4 reception issues with the word "Hello" using signal strength bars for L's.
Here is the official statement from Samsung UK:
"Recently there has been a real increase in online activity from consumers dissatisfied with some of our competitors' products. We decided to contact a cross section of individuals to offer them a free Samsung Galaxy S as a replacement, as we're confident that once people have the phone in their hands, they'll see how impressive it is for themselves."
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Chapter 9 – The Divine Music Division Treasure Trove(II)
While listening to Nina's speech, Ye Yin Zhu couldn't help but feel exulted in his heart. Three hundred gold coins would be enough to pay for his expenses for a very long time. He would also receive an instrument. Before Yin Zhu could become too happy, however, he heard Nina say, "Ye Yin Zhu is excluded from this. He is a new student who, on the first day of school, clashed with a student from another division. Normally he wouldn't be allowed to participate in the tournament as a form of punishment."
"Grandma Nina, please don't," Yin Zhu cried out piteously. Without realizing, he had offended Nina again by opposing her words.
"Well, I have made my decision. If you cannot bring the Divine Music division to victory, then your tuition fee will be doubled."
"Eh?" Only now did Yin Zhu find out just how terrifying Grandmother Nina could be. In the future, he had to be sure to watch his tongue around her. He kept silent with a bitter face.
Xue Ling lowered her head and giggled. She said, "Your dejected appearance is just too adorable."
Ye Yin Zhu replied helplessly, "Men shouldn't be called adorable."
At this moment, a girl at the front of the classroom stood up and said, "Dean Nina, I will also participate."
She was tall, beautiful, and appeared to be a bit older than Xue Ling and Lan Xi. Her temperament was prominent and slightly arrogant, giving her a noble aura. The most eye-catching part of her body were the two long legs peeking out from beneath her school uniform.
Lan Xi lowered her voice and whispered into Yin Zhu's ear, "Her name is Kong Que, and her musical instrument is the pipa. Also, she seems to be at the Advanced Level Red Rank, making her more powerful than Xue Ling and me."
"Just a moment ago, Grandmother Nina said our Divine Music division is the best division in Milan Institution for Magic and Martial Arts. This is not true. Don't all of the other divisions call us trash?"
Lan Xi giggled and replied, "That's true, but the claim is about our status, not our strength. During our Divine Music division's most valiant period, there were nine princesses—one from each country. Naturally, out of all the school's divisions, these princesses were the best. Thus the claim of being the best division is well-deserved."
"Ah! What about you? What's your position?"
Lan Xi said secretively, "You can't ask that. The identity of each and every Divine Music division student is kept highly confidential. After all, the mainland countries don't have a harmonious relationship with each other. Here everyone is merely a student."
Dean Nina clapped her hands together and said, "You may use the next few days before school officially begins to make arrangements and practice as you wish. As for you four, come with me."
Dean Nina led the participants into the Spiritual Magic education center—which was located on the first floor. This was an even larger classroom that was capable of holding up to a hundred people. The interior walls of the classroom were made up of a special material, which improved the room's acoustics.
"Good tools are required to do a good job. The reason I brought all of you here today was to help you choose instruments for yourselves. This will be the first time the Divine Music division participates in the Freshman Competition. We absolutely must not suffer a crushing defeat." Nina appeared to be somewhat pained as she said this. She sighed and continued, "Perhaps our Divine Music division shouldn't be classified under magical arts. Almost every student who comes here has a love for music. Due to the lack of offensive power, however, the students and teachers from the other divisions always seem to hate us, despite us being Milan Institution for Magic and Martial Arts' best division superficially. Although Yin Zhu's earlier incident was accidental, I still want to use this chance to let the other divisions know that what they assume about our division is wrong. All of you will be shouldering the glory of the Divine Music division."
Lan Xi hesitantly spoke up, "But Dean Nina… can we really win? Our music magic…"
Nina interrupted her and said indifferently, "Until now, almost everyone believed that the Divine Music division didn't have a single redeeming feature. They are actually gravely mistaken. A genuine Divine Music mage is incomparably powerful. In fact, they are even the most powerful type of spiritual mage. It's just that cultivating as a Divine Music mage is simply too challenging. Which is why only a few people are aware of this secret. On the mainland, a single Divine Music mage is capable of simultaneously defeating six other mages from different divisions. Aside from Spiritual mages, our Divine Music mages are the bane of all other divisions. Who can tell me what it means to be a Divine Music mage?"
Kong Que spoke up, "It means to imbue spiritual power inside music in order to resonate with other people."
Nina said, "Correct. Through our music, spiritual power can be released on a large-scale. You can say that Divine Music mages are the only ones with magic of this nature. In addition, music is pervasive; it isn't something that you can protect yourself from or resist. You can only stop it by moving out of the range of the emitted sounds. As long as you have enough spiritual power, you can rely on music to control your opponent's mood. With this, there is no need compare ourselves to others. Under normal circumstances, the only ones able to even hold a candle to our level of spiritual strength are other Spiritual division mages. The mages from the other divisions don't stand a chance. Ye Yin Zhu, tell me: what is the weakness of a Divine Music mage?"
"It lies in the duration of the musical performance. Generally speaking, a Divine Music mage must be at least a third of the way into the song before the music imbued with spiritual power can show its effects. Compared to the incantations of other division's mages, which can be cast instantly, we are too slow." This was the explanation Qin Shang gave to him. Yin Zhu remembered it awfully well.
His words surprised Nina. "One third? You spoke inaccurately. Unless you are Cyan Rank or higher, you need to be at least halfway through the song for the effects to show." Yin Zhu was an exception to this, however, as he was cultivating the Pure Zither Heart. Because of this, he only needed to play a third of a song on the zither for the effects to arise. But how was Nina to know this?
"At the Freshman Competition, the magic level of each division's chosen candidates are generally between the Advanced Level Red Rank and the Primary Level Yellow Rank. Furthermore, the team's leader cannot exceed the Advanced Level Yellow Rank. As a result, so long as you settle the issue with how long it takes to compose music, then under Hai Yang's lead you'll definitely have a chance. Even if the opposing mages are one to two levels above Hai Yang, they will still have a hard time surpassing her in spiritual power. Which is why you'll need to work as a team to battle your opponents in the competition. You four need to hinder your opponents until Hai Yang's music comes into effect. They must not be allowed to disturb Hai Yang." Nina's eyes flickered with light. She had evidently thought up these tactics long ago.
"No, I am not cannon fodder. As a noble Divine Music mage, I will never be cannon fodder." Kong Que pridefully stuck out her large chest. Undeniably, she had the best figure among the new students.
Nina wrinkled her brows. "You really think you're better than Hai Yang? Kong Que, if you cannot lead the team to victory and earn first place, then you need not participate in this Freshman Competition." The intangible imposing aura she released made the arrogant Kong Que falter.
Nina walked behind the platform and stood in front of the magical Six-Point Star painting. She extended her right hand and pressed the center of the Six-Point Star while quietly reciting a rhythmic incantation. Ye Yin Zhu and the other four girls, however, were unable to make out what Nina was chanting. Intense cyan rays of light emerged from the Dean's hand, rendering the Six-Point Star completely cyan in an instant. This was, to say the least, a Mid-Grade Magic Transmittance Emblem. Even if you searched the entirety of the mainland, you would still be hard pressed to find any Divine Music mages who had cultivated to such a level.
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Publisher: Alberta Community and Social Services
Format: Publication, 64 pages
This guide to finding work is for new or inexperienced job seekers. Start by identifying your skills, accomplishments, needs and wants, and decide which jobs are a good fit for you. Get tips on how to network effectively, conduct an information interview and be successful in a job interview. Learn how to create an outstanding cover letter and which resumé type works best for you.


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It's Thursday! It's Santa's day of rest! And most importantly, it's time for another open thread!! How are you guys doing? It's Boxing Day here in the UK, a traditional day of celebration where everybody goes temporarily insane and waits in a queue at 4am to save £5 on the crap that no one wanted to buy before Christmas. And I've been sick as a dog for more than a week. But I got some cool gifts (a naughty weekend in Amsterdam, here I come!) and I'm loving not being at work so overall I'm pretty happy. Also, I'm sort of glad to be losing my Christmas moniker - no more GoodTimeWenceslas! - because it made me think too much about King Wenceslas' sex life, which is not something that I really need to be pondering right now when I'm certainly not getting laid while my mom is visiting.
But enough about me! Pull up a chair and tell us your tales of joy/ woe so that we can celebrate/ commiserate (delete as appropriate).
Big thanks to Cheerful_ExGirlfriend for instigating these GT/CT open threads and to Jennifer44416 for last week's special edition! I'm not talented enough to create either a diorama or an awesome poem for you guys, so I hope you'll be mesmerized by this gif instead.


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Given my pregnant state, my new year's resolutions are going to take on a different feel this year. My first one is to get more organized at home and become a better "planner". One of the things I'm constantly planning are the weekly family meals.
I have been seriously thinking about how I manage my family and one of biggest struggles I face weekly is what to make to eat that is not only new and interesting but also healthy and quick. I know I'm not alone in this challenge. Raise your hand if you are in the same boat…
So when I got asked to try out eMeals I jumped at the chance. What is eMeals you ask?
eMeals offers over 50 delicious meal plans and corresponding grocery lists every week based on food style preferences, family size and the current sales at selected grocery stores. Dinner menu plans include classic family meals, low-fat, portion control, low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, clean eating, paleo, and the natural and organic plan. For more information, please visit www.emeals.com.
I took a look at the website and think I'm going to try Clean Eating for a Family of 3-6 but they have so many options and you can change the meal type at any time.


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Tags: 2onthewing, ancient roman history, Colosseum, colosseum night tour, exploring rome, gladiator, hop on hop off bus tours, Italy, palatine hill, Rome, russell crowe
Well , Rome wasn't built in a day, as they say, and it is a big city to explore in just three but you can give it good try . I don't care what anyone says , some places have iconic attractions that just deserve your attention , even if inundated with crowds.
Having seen the Colosseum , the setting for the gladiators and the spectacle of Rome at its zenith, visiting during the day is one thing but visiting at night is another. The Colosseum is lit for a period of time in the evening and is a magical sight, incredibly evocative of the history and grandeur of the Roman empire , not to mention Russell Crowe as Marcus Aurelius in the movie, Gladiator. Would you believe that the movie Ben Hur was being projected onto the arches of the building.
In the cool of the evening at the back of the Colosseum is the Palantine Hill , which is on on-going excavation , but presents to those who take the time to walk in , an experience of strolling a Roman street and because the blanket of night encloses, you feel, literally, the essence of ancient Rome.
Walking on the broad smooth stones in the foot steps of legions of leather sandaled Roman centurions, lingering by ancient stone walls where senators would stealthily plot, you are standing in the mythical home of Romulus and Remus.


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- Tap & Tasting Room – NOW OPEN
- New Planet Beer Expands in Both Style & Territory – August, 2013.
- It's a Gluten-Free Holiday!
- New Planet Beer comes to Louisiana
- New Planet Beer Expands to Keep Up with National Demand
- The Search for Gluten-Free Beer is Over, Thanks to a Partnership Between Find Me Gluten Free and New Planet Beer Company
- New Planet's Tread Lightly Ale Featured #1 Low-Calorie, Gluten-Free Beer on Find The Best.com
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|June 2014: The Examiner "6 Must Try GF Beers, This summer"
May 2014: The Ktchn "YES! 6 Gluten-Free Beers That Don't Suck."
May 2014: Daily Camera – "New Planet Beer to Open Tap Room at Boulder NanoBrewery"
May 2014: Summit Daily – "POWDER KEG -Brewing Industry Responds to Call for GF Beer"
April 2014: HUFF Post – "5 Gluten-Free Beers That Actually Taste Good"
January 2014: Thrillist.com – "6 Gluten-Free Beers That Don't Suck"
October 2013: Washington Post – "Where to find gluten-free beer"
August 2013: The Plain Dealer – "Gluten-free options growing for beer-drinking CD Sufferers"
August 2013: Imbibemagazine.com – "Gluten-Free Beer"
August 2013: BrewBound.com – "A Growing Gluten-Free Beer Category"
July 2013: Men's Fitness – "Gluten-Free Beers You've Gotta Try"
June 2013: USA Today – "10 'Healthy' Beers"
April 2013: Organic Authority –We'll Drink to That: Gluten-Free Beer That is Also GMO Free
March 2013: Udi's – "Never Fear, Gluten-Free Beer Is Here!"
March, 2013: Craft Brewing Business – "Start to Finish."
February 2013: Bon Appettit – "10 Gluten-Free Beers That Actually Taste Good"
February 2013: NPR –"A Quest For Real Beer Without Gluten"
October/November 2012: Rocky Mountain Brewing News "Give Up or Go With the Growing Gluten Free Options"
October 26, 2012: Boulder County Business Report "6 Local Craft Brewers Toasted at Fest"
October 15, 2012: Boulder Daily Camera "New Planet Beer Extends Agreement with Fort Collins Brewer"
October 14, 2012: Denver Business Journal "Colorado Breweries honored at GABF"
October 2012: Modern Brewery Age "New Planet Gluten-free Beer" page 8.
October 2012: Draft Magazine, "Sixer: Gluten-free beers"
October 11, 2012: Boulder Weekly Tidbites "Find Your Gluten-Free Fix"
October 1, 2012: San Francisco Chronicle "The Search for Gluten-Free Beer is Over"
October 2012: Channel ABC 15: "Gluten Free Foodie Tour" in AZ.
October 2012: Women's Health Magazine, "New Planet Tread Lightly Ale Beer".
September 2012: "Times Union" New Planet's Tread Lightly Ale Featured.
September 27, 2012: Brewbound.com "New Planet Beer Company Partners with Find Me Gluten Free".
September 27, 2012: Philly Burb "Find Me Gluten Free Beer app adds beer to directory"
September 25, 2012: Vail Daily "Gluten Free Starts with Gluten Wise"
June/July 2012: Living Without: "Gluten Free Brewing Bonanza"
June 2012: Brewing Bonaza, "Are de-glutenized beers truly rendered gluten-free by new manufacturing processes?" PDF upon request.May 2012: WCIU Talk Show, Summer beer review including New Planet Beer
April 2012: Denver Life Magazine, Colorado's Most Hoppin' Beers. PDF upon request.
May 2012: The Washington Post Newspaper, "Intoxicating options for the gluten-intolerant."
May 2012: Paste Magazine, "most comprehensive gluten-free-beer tasting"
March 2012: Easy Eats, "The conclusion: there's a little something for everyone from New Planet."
January 2012: International Business Times, "Gluten-Free Beer Company New Planet Taps Into Rapidly Expanding Market"January 2012: cobizmag.com, Brew Guide
November 2011: Men's Health, "Here are eight of the best options we've found."
November 2011: All About Beer Magazine, "I'm old enough to remember when gluten-free beers were dreadful, truly awful things. This is not!"
October 2011: American Airlines, "But now, thanks to a variety of (tasty) gluten-free options, you can be cracking open an ice-cod beer with your pals in no time."
October 2011: The MetroWest Daily News, "It's a very personal experience to be able to enjoy a product that you haven't been able to enjoy for a long time because for the longest time there wasn't anything out there."
October 2011: Daily Camera, "The Camera recently spoke to Gonzalez about his business."
July 2011: HeraldNet, "People are becoming more knowledgeable of the symptoms in which gluten can cause on one's health."
May 2011: DNews.com, Brewing Success: "We wanted to share our brew. I began selling it out of my truck. That was how we started New Planet."
April 2011: On the Menu..Live! with Matt Russell, Founders Pedro and Seneca were interviewed on air about New Planet Beer with a live beer tasting.
April 2011: The Denver Post, "New Planet is expanding its gluten-free lineup with Off Grid Pale Ale, made with sorghum and brown rice extract."
March 2011: The Denver Post, "Pedro Gonzalez, co-founder of gluten-free beer company New Planet Beer, said he's eager to see if the brewers his company works with can find a recipe that appeals to customers the way some millet-based imports do."
March 2011: Forbes, "Colorado agriculture officials are turning to brewers to see if they can help boost the state's sales of millet, a cereal grain that so far is a sliver of the nation's food industry."
March 2011: Daily Camera, "New Planet's beer lineup eschews wheat and barley, wins accolades."
March 2011: Draft Magazine, "Pop open a bottle and you're immediately greeted by a robust hop-forward aroma."
February 2011: Colorado Springs Independent, "Gluten-free Boulder brewery New Planet Beerreleased a new beer this month called Off Grid Pale Ale"
February 2011: Beernews.org, "New Planet Beer Off Grid Pale Ale Just Released"
October 2010: The Denver Post, "But try finding a brew made without barley or wheat. Not so easy, is it?"
August 2010: The Daily Camera, "There's a berry in my beer: 3 produce-stand beers that rise above the crowd"
July 2010: The Daily Camera, "Local breweries bursting with new beer and greater quantities of it"
June 2010: The Boulder County Business Report, "Gluten-free beer"
June 2010: The Daily Camera, "Happy hour without the gluten: no need to miss out on Boulder's favorite time to socialize"
June 2010: The Coloradoan,"Fort Collins Brewery expands contract brewing with Boulder brewer"
June 2010: The Denver Post, "Drink Up: Tread Lightly Ale by New Planet Beer Co."
June 2010: 9NEWS.com Gadgets for Dear Old Dad, "This is described as old-style beer for new-style beer drinkers. It is brewed right here in Colorado by New Planet and it is gluten-free."
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April 2010: Boulder County Business Report "Gluten-free beer expands distribution."
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October 2, 2012: The Examiner.com "New Planet Beer Company's Tread Lightly Ale"
October 2012: My Gluten Free Lifestyle "NFCA Appetite for Awareness"
August 2012: Andrew Cordova's We Are Gluten Free. com "New Planet Beer Review You Tube Video"
August 10, 2012: The Examiner: "Cheers to Gluten-Free Beer from New Planet"
July 26, 2012: 365 Gluten Free "New Planet Beer 3R Raspberry BEER Cake"
July 2012: Gluten Dude "Gluten Free Beer: A New Era"
July 2012: Gluten Free With Kimberly, "New Planet Beers are the perfect way to refresh your spirit and invigorate the planet!"May 2012: No Gluten, No Problem, "gluten-free brew held its own against a panel of barley beers"
April 2012: The Glutenator, "New Planet Off Grid Pale Ale has been by favorite."
March 2012: Progressive Nectar, "A delicious Blonde Ale from Boulder, Colorado."
March, 2012: Happy Mothering, "They all taste really great. I normally don't like Pale Ale, but I was happy with the Off Grid Pale Ale."
March, 2012: My Soul's Role, "Now that sounds like my kind of company!"
April, 2012: Applejack Wine & Spirits Blog, "New Planet is my go to everyday sipping brew."
January 2012: More on Gluten-Free Beers, The Gluten Free Voice with Jules
December 2011: Celiac Corner, "My favorite of the three beers is the Off Grid Pale Ale."
October 2011: Gluten-Free Chicano, "Recently a miracle of marketing savvy has brought a small wave of gluten-free beers to market."
September 2011: No Gluten, No Problem, Featured Sponsor: New Planet Gluten-Free Beer.
August 2011: Gluten Free Mike, "Love at first sip."
July 2011: Every Other Thursday, "New Planet should be extremely proud of all their beers yet to me this (Off Grid Pale Ale) takes the crown as their best."
June 2011: Gluten-Free is Life, "What I love about New Planet is the variety so that there is something for everyone!"
June 2011: Sustainable Ken, "The 3R Raspberry is refreshing with a hint of raspberry and if you like a darker beer with a bold taste, then the Off Grid Pale Ale is for you."
May 2011: Imbibe.com, "Looking for a decent gluten-free beer? Here are five to try."
April 2011: Celiac.com, "I never considered myself much of a beer drinker until I had to go on a gluten free diet, and it wasn't until that moment then that I realized how many beer choices I once had."
March 2011: CraftBeer, "After some trial and error, they settled on a recipe that would become Tread Lightly Ale."
March 2011: The Gluten Free Lab, "Their lives were never the same. Why? Because they discovered New Planet Gluten Free Beer."
February 2011: Gluten Free Appetite, "But if you can get your hands on Off Grid Pale Ale, I definitely recommend it. Tastes pretty much like the "real" deal."
February 2011: Beeradvocate, "New Planet Beer Launches Third Craft Gluten-Free Beer – Off Grid Pale Ale"
February 2011: GlutenFreePDX, "It's definitely not everyday that you come across a Gluten-Free beer company that you've never heard of before!"
January 2011: Gluten Hates Me, "The 3R Raspberry is smooth, clean but with a hint of fruitiness. Just the tiniest bit of fruit flavor with only a bit of sweetness. SUPER REFRESHING! Love it!"
December 2010: TriplePundit (People, Planet, Profit), "While you are relaxing and enjoying a smooth brew, you can feel better knowing your drink didn't harm the environment and you can even support a cause."
November 2010: Earth911.com –Green' Beer for the Holidays, "Businesses like New Planet Brewing Company make having a beer environmentally friendly."
October 2010: A Happy Gluten-Free Website, "New Planet Beer Company makes Good Gluten Free Brew"
June 2010: No Gluten, No Problem, "The Great Gluten-Free Blind Beer Tasting"
June/July 2010: Living Without Limits. "Beer taste, selection, availability. Three cheers for gluten-free beer"
March 2010: Elephant Journal "Gluten-Free beer that tastes Gluten-free-free. I give it an 11. It's great with little sandwiches."
February 2010:The Story Behind the Beer: An interview with the New Planet Beer founders on the Youtube: Gluten Free Channel.


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The gate to Suzhou is said to have more than a 2,400 year history. It is said to have been the only gate in China with both a lower water entrance and an upper land entrance. It was built at a time when a canal moat surrounded Suzhou. The present structure was built in 1986. It is part of a park. It was built on the spot of another tower that was built about the year 1344 at the end of the Yuan Empire period.
The present Panmen Gate (盘门, pánmén) was mostly built in the last few decades. About 2,500 years ago, a moat canal surrounded Suzhou and provided for convenient transportation. But a wall was built to defend the city, and in order to defend the canal passage, a tower was built over the canal.
The present building has a history dating back to the Yuan Dynasty period (1271-1368 AD) when the Mongolians had a big empire. It was built about the year 1344. In 1976, the Suzhou government rebuilt the tower, and in 1983, construction was done on the canal. In 1986, the present red building was built. It has two floors.
The Pan Men Gate is part of the Panmen Scenic Area Park. There are three main attractions in the park. These are the Panmen Gate itself, the Wumen Bridge, and the Rui Guang Pagoda.
The Pan Men Gate itself is a two-storey red house-like building with a curved roof. It doesn't look like a defensive building at all. It was built in 1986. However, the house-like building sits on a large solid base that has an arched opening. The canal passed underneath. A sluice gate was lowered to close off access. The first floor has an exhibit of ancient weapons.
The Rui Guang Pagoda (瑞光塔) is said to have a long history. It is said that a famous figure in Chinese history named Sun Quan had a tower built there for his mother. Sun Quan was a man who founded a state called Wu after the fall of the Han Empire. It is said that he had a 13-story structure built there in 247 AD. It is also said that in 937, as the temple was being repaired, brilliant colorful light was seen above the tower.
The form of the present structure may date to 1125. It is said a wealthy man had a seven-story structure built at the spot. The tower was damaged extensively in the 1800s. In 1978, some scriptures, statues, and jeweled articles were found hidden away on the third floor. It is said that some of the objects were extremely valuable.
This stone arched bridge was built in the Qing Dynasty period (1644-1911). It is 11 meters (12 yards) high and 66.3 meters or (72.5 yards) long. There are 50 steps on both sides.
China Highlights can help you customize a tour to Suzhou, with a visit to Panmen Gate, or jsut see our Suzhou tours.
In the Panmen Scenic Area Park of the Pen Men Gate and about 100 meters to the east next to the main
east gate to the park, there is a tower called Auspicious Light Tower or Rui Guang Ta. In the park, you can also feed fish and walk around in the park. The park measures about 500 meters by 200 meters or 550 yards by 118 yards. There are also demonstrations of acrobatics, dances, or other entertainment. In the spring and summer and fall, you can see the colorful flower gardens.


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HEDI SLIMANE is departing Saint Laurent as creative director, its owner Kering confirmed this morning. The announcement comes as the designer's contract with the fashion house expired this week and confirms rumours that have been circling the fashion industry since late last year.
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"What Yves Saint Laurent has achieved over the past four years represents a unique chapter in the history of the house," François-Henri Pinault, chairman and chief executive officer of Kering, said in a statement this morning. "I am very grateful to Hedi Slimane, and the whole Yves Saint Laurent team, for having set the path that the house has successfully embraced, and which will grant longevity to this legendary brand."
Read more: Saint Laurent Denies Slimane Departure
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Civil Cover Sheet / Appendix A
The Civil Cover Sheet has been updated to include new nature of suit code 880 for civil cases related to the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016, effective October 1, 2020, approved by the Statistics Subcommittee and the Judicial Resources Committee.
Local Civil Rule 4.2
Local Civil Rule 4.2(c) has been revised to reflect that the answer day is 28 days, rather than 24 days, after ordinary mail service is sent by the clerk to achieve consistency with Ohio Rule of Civil Procedure 4.6.
Local Civil Rule 7.1 / Appendix H
Local Civil Rule 7.1 has been modified to remove reference to a historical order of the Court (Appendix H) that is no longer relevant.
Local Civil Rule 3.1 / Local Criminal Rule 57.9
Local Civil Rule 3.1 and Local Criminal Rule 57.9 have been revised to achieve consistency in the assignment of related cases.
Local Civil Rule 16.4(d)(3)
Local Civil Rule 16.4(d)(3) has been revised to require panelists to provide up to six hours of free service for each appointed case, which includes preparation time. The Court has also received approval from the Ohio Supreme Court to offer Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credit for the pro bono services that Panelists provide. Panelists can receive one CLE credit for every six hours of free service provided, up to six CLE credits per biennial reporting period.
Local Civil Rule 83.1 / Local Criminal Rule 53.1
Local Civil Rule 83.1 and Local Criminal Rule 53.1 have been revised as follows:
- The title "Photography, Radio, and Television" has been changed to "Photography, Recording, and Broadcasting."
- "General Provisions" has been changed to "General Prohibitions" and has been revised to include recording and broadcasting and to expand the types of devices used to include any electronic device.
- "Definitions" has been modified to include a simplified definition of "Federal Court facility."
- "Enforcement" has been expanded to include judicial officers, United States Marshals deputies, court security officers and any other federal security force authorized by law. The steps of confiscation, dismissal, arrest and contempt of court have been added.
- Deletion of "Proceedings Other Than Judicial Proceedings."
- The addition of subparagraphs (e) Relief from Confiscation of Device, and (f) Consent to Provisions.
Due to the extensive changes to these rules, a redline of the rules is not attached.
Local Civil Rules Appendix J
Local Civil Rules Appendix J was revised to reflect that: (1) upon a judicial officer's request, a case shall be referred to the Clerk's Office Pro Bono Department for the appointment of legal counsel, and (2) volunteer attorneys are eligible to receive continuing legal education (CLE) credit through the Ohio Supreme Court.
Local Civil Rules 67.1 and 67.2
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Notice of Amendments to the Federal Rules of Practice and Procedure Effective December 1, 2017
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The text of the new and amended rules and accompanying committee notes—along with extensive supporting documentation related to their adoption—are posted on the "Current Rules" page of the Judiciary's website at: http://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/current-rules-practice-procedure.
In addition, the new and amended official bankruptcy forms are effective December 1, 2017. As approved by the Judicial Conference, the forms govern all proceedings in bankruptcy cases thereafter commenced and, insofar as just and practicable, all proceedings then pending. The amended forms are posted on the website at: http://www.uscourts.gov/forms/bankruptcy-forms.
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Rule 4. Summons
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(m) Time Limit for Service. If a defendant is not served within 90 days after the complaint is filed, the court on motion or on its own after notice to the plaintiff must dismiss the action without prejudice against that defendant or order that service be made within a specified time. But if the plaintiff shows good cause for the failure, the court must extend the time for service for an appropriate period. This subdivision (m) does not apply to service in a foreign country under Rule 4(f), 4(h)(2), or 4(j)(1), or to service of a notice under Rule 71.1(d)(3)(A).
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Committee Note
This is a technical amendment that integrates the intended effect of the amendments adopted in 2015 and 2016.
Modifications to Local Criminal Rule 6.1(b), Local Civil Rule 3.10 and Local Criminal Rule 57.17, and Local Criminal Rule 32.2
Modifications were made to Local Criminal Rule 6.1(b) regarding Grand Jury Practice, Local Civil Rule 3.10 and Local Criminal Rule 57.17 regarding the Miscellaneous Docket, and Local Criminal Rule 32.2 regarding Time Limits on PSRs and Sentencing Memoranda.
Local Criminal Rule 6.1(b) was modified to address the supervision of the Grand Jury, which will be performed by the judge who does the impanelment (either the Chief Judge or his/her designate) rather than by the miscellaneous judge. The changes to Local Civil Rule 3.10 and and Local Criminal Rule 57.17 address the elimination of the supervision of the Grand Jury by the miscellaneous judge. The primary changes to Local Criminal Rule 32.2 increased from 70 days to 98 days (fourteen (14) weeks) for the scheduling of the sentencing date from the date of plea or conviction and established a deadline (no later than 3 days in advance of sentencing) for filing responses to the positions to sentencing factors. The Probation Department needs more time for PSRs, and the Court was frequently faced with last-minute objections after the final PSR was issued. Additional changes were modifying references from days to weeks.
Modifications to Local Criminal Rule 6.1(b)
LCrR 6.1(b) - Redline
Modifications to Local Civil Rule 3.10
LR 3.10 - Redline
Modifications to Local Criminal Rule 57.17
LCrR 57.17 - Redline
Modifications to Local Criminal Rule 32.2
LCrR 32.2 - Redline