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I Teach Therefore I Drink – Drink Buddy
Order 3+ Drink Buddies for $8 each!
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1. Upload your photo
Better photo = better stickers!
Here are some tips:
- Get the entire face of the pet/person (including the ears!) in the picture
- Good consistent lighting on the face
- Nothing obstructing the view of the face (ex: pillow, tree branch, grass, shadow etc)
- Good resolution (standard digital camera/smartphone – doesn't have to be taken by a professional photographer)
- Try to avoid using a photo that has an intense yellow/orange tint shining on the face from lamps/bulbs
- Straight on shots of the person/pet tend to look best on the socks
- Avoid taking a photo of a physical photo
One face per product
Is my photo good?
Better photo = better stickers!Here are some tips:
- Get the entire face of the pet/person (including the ears!) in the picture
- Good consistent lighting on the face
- Nothing obstructing the view of the face (ex: pillow, tree branch, grass, shadow etc)
- Good resolution (standard digital camera/smartphone – doesn't have to be taken by a professional photographer)
- Try to avoid using a photo that has an intense yellow/orange tint shining on the face from lamps/bulbs
- Straight on shots of the person/pet tend to look best on the socks
- Avoid taking a photo of a physical photo
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Horrible screening, both coozies do not have floating heads
Denise Ciampi Braddock
Love my drink buddies. I ordered multiple as gifts. Easy to upload picture. Received my order quickly. I highly recommend. Great gift for animal... lovers!read more
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The product is amazing! Very quick shipping and correspondence. Definitely recommend!
Maya Shinnick
Drink Buddy's website was easy to use, their shipping time and communication was incredibly efficient, and they delivered a quality productive! I... would definitely recommend them for custom kooziesread more
Julie Michele
These koozies are amazing and the delivery was fast!
Caitlin Wippich
Product turned out exactly as intended and made for a perfect birthday gift!
Justin Garcia
This is an awesome company. Super responsive and I got the product very quickly. They do a great job with trimming the photos and making everything... look clean. Awesome job by the team.read more
Hannah Lynn
I bought these for my sister and brother-in-law and they lost their minds over these! They're obsessed with their cat and this was definitely the... gift they didn't know they needed! Good quality, super cute, and shipped so quickly! Thanks for an amazing product!read more
Elizabeth Ewing
I got my husband 3 different koozies for his birthday with our dog on it. They look amazing and have great quality. I loved the different options for... white claw size and beer can size. The quality of the fabric is great as well. I recommended it to many friends and family!read more
Sarah Gray Shuler
These are awesome! Got 2 custom mask and a koozie and they are all very well made and have my German shepherds silly face on them! Love it! The... process was easy, the upload was simple and I was super excited for the mail to arrive. They definitely keep me smiling. Thanks for the great products. I'm very pleased and have spread the word now that all my friends are jealous!read more
Rylie Hunt
I absolutely love my koozy!! The picture looks awesome on the koozy and you can still see all the details!
Brooke Kwasny
After going on about three dates with a guy, I drunkenly stumbled across Drink Buddy one night and could not have been more excited. He has an... adorable dog, and a love for Watermelon White Claw that knows no bounds — what better gift out there than the Slim Drink Buddy?? You could not have convinced drunk me otherwise! Their UX must be fantastic because drunk me was apparently easily able to upload a photo of the dog and complete the purchase, and then completely forget about what she had done. It wasn't until a few days later when I got a thoughtful shipping confirmation text that I found out. After trying to figure out why and when I would have purchased a custom coozi with a photo of a dog I don't own, I was finally able to piece together what happened. I immediately texted him to let him know drunk me had gotten him a gift! And then quickly regretted doing so out of fear he'd think I'm an absolute psychopath (I'm still not convinced he doesn't). Not too long after, he and I met up again and I was able to give him the Drink Buddy. Thankfully, he was not at all horrified and actually loved it. We've gone out a few times since and it felt like we were in the clear... until his sister found it and wanted to know more. How does one explain to their sister that some girl they've been seeing got blackout drunk, found a picture of their family dog, and ordered a custom coozi with its face on it? Well, I can't answer that question for you, but I've been told she's impressed. It's possible I'm being protected from the truth, but I'm choosing to believe it. Long story short, 10/10 would absolutely recommend Drink Buddy!read more
Mandi Johnson Matlock
I absolutely love my drink buddies!
Cassidy Packer
So cute!!! Definitely ordering more (:
Amanda Balanik
We ordered 3 and loved them all!
Lori Miller
Super cute! Arrived quickly. Good quality.
Amy Rozman
Super fast service and high quality pictures!
Caitlin McBride
Absolutely LOVE my custom masks. I got three of them and they all came out perfect. Good material and they are adjustable. The pictures and colors... are very vibrant!! I have received numerous compliments on these masks. :)read more
Cheryl Marie
Amazing customer service! Michael responded quickly to my questions and made sure my koozies arrived before vacation! This is the second time I've... ordered from them and they are fantastic! Highly recommend!!Thank you so much 😊read more
Katelin Burchett
I cannot express how much I love my drink buddy😭😄
Dina Petit
After an error on my part when ordering, Drink Buddy was kind enough to help me with a replacement. They all look AMAZING and were very quick. I am... already thinking of other fun coozie ideas to order!read more
Kellie Santicerma
Great company! I ordered the 3 pack deal for a friends birthday and she absolutely loved it, not to mention the shipping time was fast and super... efficient! I will be buying from Drink Buddy again 😊read more
Meghan Moberly
I love my drink buddy!! 👍👍
Ashley Benoit Farrell
I hadn't received mine after a month when I received an email from Mitch from Drink Buddy asking how I enjoyed my product. When I let him know I... hadn't received it yet, he instantly looked into it and found that the post office had lost it. He sent me a new one within the week! Great customer service and my coozie and stickers are perfect!!!! Highly recommend.read more
Holly Jones
One of funniest gifts I ever gave my mom (Fav Kid, 2nd Fav Kid Koozies). She uses them all the time and always gives her a good laugh. Drink Buddy... also went above and beyond and did some extra editing (without me even asking) to make my brother's picture on the Koozie more complete since his hat was halfway cut off. Their editing team made his hate whole. I was very impressed by that. I would highly recommend. Thank you Drink Buddy.read more
Erin Secrest
Easy ordering process, quick delivery, and such a fun result! Can't wait to get more of these for my friends & family!
Devri Malm
Absolutely FABULOUS job on the facial masks! HIGHLY recommend!
Ape Lar
These koozies are the best! They are great quality with great backgrounds as well. And to be able to put our cats face on it is the best thing... ever!!! Can't wait to order more!read more
Monica Klepper
Thank you so much for the amazing drink buddies! Our dogs looks like such hams in the cropped photos and it makes us laugh every time! They fit nice... and snug around our cans and clean up really well on some spilled beer days! Thank you thank you, couldn't be happier!!read more
Kim Collins
Great quality koozie and fast shipping!
Callie L. Baird
My koozies and stickers turned out awesome! The picture quality was much better than I anticipated, and the turnaround time was very fast. Will... definitely order from them again!read more
Maggie Where's Chucki
They did a great job with these and the shipping was real quick. I sent in a ridiculous picture of my boyfriend and they did a great job w cutting it... out, even got the double chin with the horrible angle he was at in the pic. (Was meant to not be a flattering pic) 10/10 -- will be buying more for other birthdays and celebrations.read more
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I ordered koozies less than a week before the 4th of July and received them in time for our weekend trip. Not only was the delivery speedy but they... were beyond my expectations! Absolutely perfect!! Definitely thinking of ordering more in the future :)read more
Nikki Theobald
High quality koozies for a reasonable price. Processing and shipping time were both super quick for personalized items. Had a small issue with my... order and the customer service team corrected it right away at no cost to me - very pleased with the service I recieved!read more
Megan Heller
I love my drink buddy! Came quickly and great quality!
Sofia Ciotti
Great product all around!
Morgan Kravetz
never received my order and they're ignoring my email about refunding me 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Daryl Alexandra Higdon
Love my coozies! Use them every time I drink now!
Denise Denton
I ordered 3 for $36. One for me and two for family and we ALL love them! They're our favorite koozies!! Thank you! Quick shipment, great quality!
Bryan Brittenham
If you love your animals as much as we do, this is a must. Everyone loves the idea of it!
Joyce M. Lopez
I purchased three drink buddy koozies, and I love them! The faces were cropped and positioned perfectly. I even ordered one with my kitty wearing a... cowboy hat, and it came out in even better than expected. They were shipped very quickly. I had them in hand 10 days after placing my order. Great!read more
Lauren Elizabeth
Quick shipping and adorable product!
Karen Trevathan
Quality was awesome, they shipped quickly, faster than a lot of koozies I've bought on Etsy. They cropped the picture perfectly. I gave some to my... friend for her birthday and she loved them. My son loved the ones I made for his graduation. Great gift idea.read more
Jessica Doll
Got 5 of these made on Father's Day for the Dog Dad's in my life. I just ordered based on seeing an Facebook ad, but well worth it! Everyone loved... them and they turned out great! Highly recommend!read more
Heather Anne
Such a great gift! We loved it.
Lynna Ferrol
I ordered 4 coozies and stickers of my dog and my mom's dogs. I love them so much! It was easy to upload and place the order. The shipping was... faster than estimated too! I would definitely recommend Drink Buddy!read more
Monica Pilarski
Ordered 4 koozies for myself and friends and they all turned out perfect! The pictures are accurate of the dogs as well! I do wish they had more... options for designed backgrounds but overall, would DEFINITELY order again from them! Fast turn around time from ordering to receiving them as well, took about 1 week!read more
Chloe Schneider
Drink buddy came up on my Instagram and I was immediately interested. I had just gotten a corgi puppy a few months prior and wanted some made. They... were having a Father's Day promotion for 3. I of course wanted one for myself, and I got my boyfriend and my dad one as well. I thought they were adorable! The only downside, was that the picture of my puppy was kind of small but I still loved it anyways. Mitchell from drink buddy had sent me an email asking how I liked my drink buddies or if I had any feedback. I told Mitchell that I loved it but my only feedback was that I wished that the picture was bigger. Next day, I get an email that a new order was being made with those changes that I suggested. I didn't even ask for new ones! I am blown away with the customer service! Absolutely amazing! Thank you drink buddy! (:read more
Stephanie Hodges
Drink Buddy shipped quickly and brought joy to all those who I ordered from! Great product and great quality!
Theresa Garvey Sekula
I first received a Drink Buddy koozie from a friend at work. It might have been my favorite Christmas gift! I use it every time I have a beer. I... ended up buying them for many of my friends and family and they were a smash hit. The Drink Buddy team does an excellent job making the pictures you submit look great and are responsive and helpful for questions and issues. Nothing but great experiences with these guys!read more
Lacey Griffith
Totally recommend Drink Buddy! High quality product and quick turn around time! I'll definitely order from them again!
Katherine Murdoch Regna
Had some slim can coozies made for my hubs as a gift w/our Pugs on them - he LOVED them! Awesome gift for at home, beach or on the golf course!
Megan Eller Shields
Love My Drink Buddy! I ordered a few and they were a hit! I plan on ordering more. So cute!
Anna Russell
Ordered these for my friends and I for fun and we absolutely love them! One friend loved hers so much that she ordered one for her bf too! 10/10 will... be getting these for all my family members!read more
Tonya Updike Fondren
Picture came out perfect! Quick response and delivery. I would definitely order more!
Misty Supplee
I ordered my drink buddy because I thought it would be funny and super cute! I was not disappointed! 5 ⭐
Roemer Johansson
Great customer service! Super responsive on social media and my products came out perfectly. Highly recommend!
Bethany Hall
Perfect gift for any occasion and a fan favorite of guests!
Brooke Shultis
I was EXTREMELY IMPRESSED by the quality of the koozie. I initially purchased as a gag gift, once I saw how great it turned out we ended up... purchasing one for everyone in our friend group. They are now known as the infamous "lunabeers" (luna is my cat who is on it) Anywho, the koozie itself is great quality (stitched sides) and the picture isn't iron-pressed on they did something better where its actually part of the koozie. Again, two thumbs up for an AMAZING job,read more
Angel Thompson-Broussard
Great & fun gift! Easily uploaded a pic of our dog & made the cutest koozies.
Jackie Cunningham
I got a koozie set for a friend. They LOVE them. The process was easy and they turned out great. I will gladly recommend these over and over again!
Michelle Cartwright-Bruckner
I bought some with our dog's face for my husband, he absolutely loves them!
Jenna Herrick
LOVE! Saw on Instagram and thought cute and fun! Chatted with customer service who were super responsive and decided to order. IN LOVE with the... product! Got 3 and plan on them being gifts for just about everyone going forward. Recommend.read more
Jolene Stone
Great gift! I bought a few of these for my husband with our dog's pic on them. They turned out perfect! It was very easy to upload the pictures I... wanted and the customer service was great. I highly recommend them 😊read more
Bronty Babyy
Obsessed with the way these turned out! Great quality and prices!!!
Cameron Batchelor
Got these as a gift for my friend, she absolutely LOVED them! The Drink Buddy team was especially helpful over email helping me acquire the most... high-quality photo image for them to make the best product possible, and they turned out great. I highly recommend ! Thanks Drink Buddy!read more
Ashley Simpson
My co-workers and I bought a DrinkBuddy as a gag gift for one of our team members - the quality was better than expected and he loved the gift! Would... buy from here again.read more
Shelly Hackensmith
My dad who lives across the country loved his father day gift 😂 thanks drink buddy! My husband also approves!
Tina Donnelly
AWESOME product for an AWESOME price!
Macy Foster
In love with how these turned out!! They made for a great gift and were a big hit! The photo quality is awesome and they fit snugly around cans and... bottles! Highly recommended!read more
Briana Rogers
Our order was perfect!! Amazing quality and now we can have our cat buddy with us at all times since she can't travel on vacation with us!
Liz Decker
Absolutely love the koozies I ordered! They turned out better than I expected, given the photos I sent in! Will definitely be ordering more in the... future!read more
Madison Conrad
My koozies came out better than I ever could have expected! Highly recommend! They make great gifts too!
Mary Palin
There are so many choices for cute koozies that it was hard to pick! My Drink Buddies came exactly in the expected time frame and they are the... cutest. I will definitely buy more in the future!read more
Hayley Kincaid
I love my drink buddies! Can't wait to order more 😍
Lucie Cox
My son loved his drink buddy! It was his favorite birthday gift! It was exactly as pictured with his dog's cute picture on it! We will definitely... order again!read more
Chelsea Palmer Kulwicki
Great quality printing! The photos look true to life and the patterns are so fun. They also shipped very quickly.
Gretchen Otero
Love my Drink Buddy! Easy to order and quick to ship! Thanks
Kellie Smith
Love our Koozies! Fit perfect for skinny seltzer cans!
Sarah Bailey
Great quality! Plan to purchase more in the future! They perfectly cropped the picture of my pup!
Johnna Williams
Highly recommended!!! I ordered 3 with a shipping time of about a week and a half. I needed them a little early so I emailed the company. They got... them to me in less than a week at no additional charge! The koozies were perfect and exactly what we were looking for! I will definitely be doing business with them again in the future!read more
Alexa Urban
Loved it! It was the perfect customized gift!
Brooke Sangrey-Garvey
Ordered four drink buddy beer holders and they are all incredible!! So happy with them. Would highly recommend to anyone! Cheer!
Kelsey Stall Wood
Great quality koozie!! The picture was displayed perfectly!! Great present for your loved ones!
Judy Brown
The drink buddy seems to be high quality (as can coolers go) and the colors were true and bright. My dog's picture came out great!
Bri Nicole
Drink Buddy has super cute/unique designs and the quality of the product is great! 10/10
Katie Hayes
Our dogs are our kids! Being able to put them on something we'll use so regularly was amazing! Thanks for a great product!
Mallory Thompson
Best gift ever! My Dad loved it for Father's Day, got a good laugh! #FavoriteOfFour 😉
Katie Elizabeth
Drink Buddy is perfect for anyone with a pet they are obsessed with!! They are great quality and a great conversation starter at parties!! Everyone... always asks where I got mine! I would highly recommend Drink Buddy.read more
Tim Gaulin
Top 10 purchases of 2020. My wife's face on a koozie surrounded by hot dogs. I legit laugh with every sip! Thanks!!!
Heather Schroeder
This is hands-down the best thing I've ever gotten for myself 😂 it was super easy (I did everything on my phone!) and arrived in the mail... quickly. It's great quality, not like regular cheap koozies. Everyone thinks it's so cute. Even my puppy, Buddy, loves the Drink Buddy!read more
Karen Hardy
These are awesome! My daughter loved it!
Kasey Stewart Wilder
I LOVE my coozie with my sweet Luna on it! I try to take her everywhere I go and my coozie helps when I can't ❤❤
Dee Kirchmier
Easy process and such a FUN product!
Stephy Best
Well at first I was like omg they dont fit but I guess I was not trying hard enough,. The first couple times it was a little snug than after awhile... they fit good. they are so cute toread more
Sara Nessanbaum
Such a cute idea! Mine look great!
Dawn Lesinski
I received my drink buddies today and love them all. A great way to remember my sweet animals.
Dani Blythe Dutro
I bought one for myself and 3 as gifts for friends and they turned out AWESOME!! I'll totally be ordering more!
Marissa May
Loved our drink buddies, they made the perfect gift. Plus customer service worked with me to help pick the perfect image. Shipping was fast!


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I had this up in the new edition of Squills, and I decided to post it here, for everyone to use. ^__^
Everybody wants to be able to express themselves in English these days. Not surprising, since
English has somewhat become the lingua franca of the world. When English is learned as a second
or foreign language, however, it can get challenging.
Writing in English is a personal choice. You may be aiming for a larger audience, or maybe it's just
the language you're comfortable with. But either way, there are times when you find that things
don't sound as awesome as it did in your language. The only way around it is to work on English
skills to make it sound better.
Understand your language and English.
By 'understanding' I don't just mean learning the grammar rules, but actually understanding the
structure and formation of a sentence. The first thing to do is to look at the SVO (Subject, Verb,
Object) organization. Most European languages follow pretty much the same SVO as English, but
many Asian languages follow the opposite.
So, when translating a sentence from your language into English, it has to obey the rules of
The importance of grammar.
All through school (and in college) I was taught grammar. I was taught the parts of speech, the
grammatical syntaxes, the third person verb dilemma, modals, auxiliary verbs, tenses, etc.
My schools gave a huge importance to grammar, but forgot to teach us its application in English.
As a result, I was never able to form a coherent paragraph.
There are various grammar activities and tutorials online. Those should provide the easiest
While grammar and learning its nuances are very important, don't forget to understand the
need to form a meaningful flow in your writing.
Watching T.V.
As strange as this might sound, I learnt a lot from watching TV. English shows are a great source
of dialogue. Besides pronunciation, there's also the slang, the tone of speaking, the phrases
often used, etc.
You can identify which type of sentence is used in which situation. It will also help you write
natural or believable dialogue.
It helps if the shows have subtitles as well.
So, grab the remote and start watching Supernatural (or anything in English, really)!
The best way to get over English's challenges is to read. Reading an excellent way to understand
how sentences are used and are connected in a paragraph. Besides being a source of new
words, it's also fun! If you don't know the meaning of a word, instead of rushing to the
dictionary, try to work out the meaning based in the context. Then check with a dictionary.
The Internet.
The internet is a wonderful tool that'll help you learn. Since most of the content is in English,
just reading a favourite website or blog will help you understand English.
And of course on writing sites like YWS, you can get your writings reviewed. Sometimes the
critiques may seem harsh, but you have to take it in your stride.
Word Games.
Since most of us speak our native languages at home and maybe at school, vocabulary needs to
be strengthened. There are a number of activities instead of reading a dictionary.
There's Boggle, word building, Taboo, spin-a-yarn/story building, crossword and a vast array of
activities on the internet.
Writing to a native English audience.
Suppose a story is based near where you live. Such a setting would be new to native English
speakers. You need to make sure the inherent cultural aspect of your writing isn't lost to the
audience. An extra effort is needed to avoid info dumps while explaining to your readers.
Consider the opposite; a typical setting for such an audience. Don't make your British characters
go to work riding a polar bear. It may sound silly, but those kinds of mistakes are easy to make,
just because we're so used to them in our own culture.
Taria says
"But if it's a language you already know somewhat, then I would recommend reading.
When I went as an exchange student I knew English and except for slang, my vocabulary
didn't change much, the way I talked changed and I started dreaming and thinking in English
after about a month."
MiaParamore says:
"I got some hurtful reviews like I had a horrendous grammar, which did hurt at first, but
then I took in good sense and started working on it. And now it has benefited no one but
me. So I think sometimes the hardest things in your life make you a better person."
GeeLyria says:
" About false cognates, those can change the meaning of a sentence without you noticing. I
suggest to listen to the radio, TV, or a even a song, focusing on trying to understand, that'll
develop that ability, it sure help a lot."
Demeter says:
"If I were to give advice for ESL/EFL writers, I would recommend not to use the translation
strategy. Translations from one's native language to a foreign language are bound to sound forced
and awkward, and I'm the living proof. Write in English from the very beginning.
Try to avoid 'translating' idioms in your native language to English, because even though many
idioms and sayings are similar around the world, there's a good number of those that aren't. For
example, who would understand me if I said 'not my stack of hay' instead of 'not my cup of tea'?
And while in English we 'pull a leg', in Finnish we 'pull a nose'."
As a side note to Demeter's, we all have a 'mind-language' which may not be English. Remember
to take pains to translate your 'mind-voice' correctly and pretty soon you might find yourself
thinking in English when writing. That's what has happened to me and it has a very positive
influence on my writing.
Most of all, every ESL/EFL writer should know that you're extremely brave and cool for being able
to write in a language other than your own.

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When it comes to video game-based bragging rights, a few favorites always seem to make cameos in the conversation.
Yeah, for a certain set, Asteroids is way up there. Call of Duty, too. And Tempest? Maybe that's us. We could spin very fast.
But Tetris still has tons of good will and fanboy/girl love. Which means that the Tetris World Championships, which are headed for USC on Sunday, Oct. 16, will likely have hordes of people in colorful, puzzle-laden t-shirts all eager to show off their tetromino-wielding skills.
U.S. & World
It's a day that's open to the public, so this won't merely be about you watching a guy who plays Tetris sixteen hours a day. You can get your chance in the spotlight, too. You only need to pay ten bucks and you're in for one qualifying round. Are your thumbs up to it? We think they are. (You should be over 18, too.)
Best of all its that one-of-a-kind day that focuses on a one-of-a-kind thing. Those are pretty rare, though we're thankful they come along pretty often in Los Angeles.
Here's a peek at last year's final round.


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A growing trend among companies is innovating in secret or maintaining operational secrecy. Reputed companies like Apple, Nike and Google foster an internal culture of secrecy and even leak information strategically to fuel public excitement before a product launch.
Boomerang CEOs aka Founder Recall
Lately, planned CEO successions wherein many companies have replaced CEOs with their predecessor or founders are on the rise. These returning CEOs or founders are preferred as they are insiders with previous CEO-level experience and charisma.
How companies listen to their customers
Customer insight matters to every company. But how does a company listen to its customers? A few examples on how some companies – Apple, HP and Xerox listen to their customers.
Developers as Happiness Engineers
Developers avoid being in a support role and make a big mistake. By communicating with customers, developers can make sure that their creation has met the end user's needs and gain vital feedback on improving the software or application.
Management Gurus and what they are known for
There are many business leaders and management thinkers who have contributed and introduced various management theories or terms over the years. Here is a partial list of Business Strategy gurus or Management leaders and the term they coined or the strategy/management concept they are known for.
Apple's Innovation Strategy
Apple is perhaps the most innovative company in the world, but how has it achieved such success and what is its approach to design thinking and innovation? This case study highlights the ingredients of Apple's success and its strategy to innovation.
Nike – ERP Implementation Saga
In June 2000, Nike's new supply-and-demand software planning system implementation from i2 Technologies had hiccups and led to losses of $400 million. This case study highlights the failure and subsequent success of ERP implementation in Nike's supply chain project.
Ticket pricing strategy at the London 2012 Olympic Games
The London Olympics Organizing committee had to price over 8.8 million tickets for 26 sporting events. It was termed as the the daddy of all ticket strategies. This article highlights some important elements of the ticket pricing strategy.
Pricing Strategy – A few pointers
This article highlights a few pointers on pricing strategy used by companies like P&G, American Airlines, Starbucks and jcpenney. Some got it right and some wrong.
The Business Model A/B Test
Many successful businesses have demonstrated how you can test your business model before you take the plunge in the real world. This article highlights various examples and gives insights into building a successful business model.
The TOP program at Philips
Philips undertook various restructuring moves to improve the poor performance of the company in 2001. This article highlights the 'Towards One Philips' and 'Strategic Conversations' initiatives aimed at company-wide efficiency, integration and synergy-creation.
Best Buy's radical experiment (ROWE) in workplace flexibility
This HR article talks about Best Buy's radical experiment, a corporate culture initiative in workplace flexibility called ROWE. ROWE stands for "results-only work environment" and judges employees on output than the number of hours they spend in office.
Changing company culture – Examples on cultural transformation movements
How do you change the culture of a company? Start a movement within the company. Here are a few examples on how many companies have initiated a movement or campaign to change the organization culture.
A brand extension mistake by Harley Davidson
In the 1990s, Harley Davidson introduced a perfume to capitalize on the heritage brand. This was a mistake, as even the loyal H-D customers did not like it. H-D's brand extension was a failure.
Pepsi's Crystal Fiasco
In 1992, Pepsi introduced Crystal Pepsi in the market. However, after a very successful launch and $470 million in sales in the first year, it left the consumer confused. Pepsi learned a lesson and the product was quickly discontinued.
To create or compete
Companies today are stuck in the dilemma – whether to create or compete and are afraid that competitors will take away their market share. This article distinguishes between creating and competing and provides some examples.
Repeatability model for success
This article highlights the three principles of the Great Repeatable model with examples. Companies that adopt these principles can repeat their success, hence the name repeatable model.
Apple's Four Quadrant product grid
This article highlights Apple's Four Quadrant product grid revealed by Steve Jobs at the MacWorld Expo in 1998. Many companies like Google and HP are reducing their product complexity to focus on key areas and speed up decision making.


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Danish valve group takes majority stake in South African valve manufacturer, creating 80 jobs
AVK, a Danish valve manufacturer, has bought a majority stake in South Africa's Premier Valves Group (PVG) for R100m ($6.5m), enabling its AVK SA subsidiary to be compliant with a new South African law requiring state-owned companies to buy domestically made products with 70% local content.
PVG's existing factory in Alrode, Johannesburg, will be upgraded with new machines, facilities and buildings, creating 80 new jobs. AVK would also set up a state-of-the-art resilient seal valve manufacturing unit at the Alrode plant producing up to 80,000 products a year.
AVK has valve manufacturing operations in nine countries. It has annual turnover of about R6.4bn ($420m), deriving income from 80 countries.
AVK Holding Southern Africa director Tjaart van der Walt said: "AVK is committed to making a substantive phased investment in commencing local manufacture of its range of world-class valves and flow-control fittings and, at the same time, expanding the manufacturing capacity of PVG's products,"
Mr van der Walt said the Danish acquisition represented a "substantial, confidence-boosting, inward investment" by one of the world's leading valve manufacturers. Such products are used in the water, sewage, mining, pulp and paper, and oil and gas sectors.
PVG is one of South Africa's biggest valve manufacturers, supplying power stations and water infrastructure projects. But before the designation of valves for local content, cheap imports from China had forced the company to downsize and import valves to survive.
The group was now rebuilding its manufacturing capacity. The two companies' range of products would continue to be marketed under their own brands, and would work closely together to expand the overall position of AVK in the southern African market.
Increased local production as a result of AVK's investment was estimated to have a sales value of up to R400m a year. This was the value of import substitution plus additional exports delivered through AVK's international sales network.


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The old saying "two heads are better than one" applies to cabbages, too, when you think of the many ways in which you can prepare them. Appetizers, soups, coleslaw, sauerkraut, salads, side and main dishes, and even desserts all benefit from this versatile vegetable. Listen to learn about how to grow it in your garden so that you will always have it on hand.
This segment of The Old Farmer's Almanac Garden Musings podcast series was written by George and Becky Lohmiller and is read by Heidi Stonehill, an Almanac editor.


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The UK Serious Fraud Office has told The Register it is investigating allegations of accounting irregularities at Autonomy, the Brit software house gobbled by HP for $10.7bn in 2011.
In November last year, Hewlett-Packard claimed Autonomy "outright misrepresented" its value in the months before its acquisition, causing HP to take a $8.8bn financial hit at the end of 2012. Hewlett-Packard then contacted the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO), and said it intended to file criminal and civil charges where appropriate to "seek redress for HP shareholders".
The SFO, a government department that answers to the attorney general, confirmed today that it launched a probe into Autonomy on 6 February. HP told investors in a 10-Q filing to the SEC, published on Monday, that it is cooperating with Blighty's fraud busters.
Until now the SFO was merely examining the allegations against Autonomy; HP believes the British search software maker inflated its value by $5bn. These claims were rejected by Autonomy co-founder and former chief executive Mike Lynch, who denies any wrongdoing.
But the UK's complex corruption investigators may step aside due to a potential conflict of interest: the office uses Autonomy's Introspect software for document management.
"The SFO is keen to ensure that there is now no conflict of interest or perception of such a conflict, and it is obliged as a first step to make inquiries to ensure that it can continue as the investigating body. It is undertaking this work at present," the SFO said in a statement.
The US Department of Justice is also scrutinising HP's claims against Autonomy. According to the PC maker, writing in its 10-Q filing:
HP has provided information to the UK Serious Fraud Office, the US Department of Justice and the SEC related to the accounting improprieties, disclosure failures and misrepresentations at Autonomy that occurred prior to and in connection with HP's acquisition of Autonomy.
"On 6 February, 2013, representatives of the UK Serious Fraud Office advised HP that they had also opened an investigation relating to Autonomy.
So far there's been no word of the SFO inquiry on the AutonomyAccounts.org website set up by Lynch in December to counter HP's allegations. The most recent announcement, posted on 11 February, is a response to the news that the UK's Financial Reporting Council (FRC) will inspect the Brit software company's accounts. ®


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dsfo.exe and dsfi.exe - included in the
Author : Dariusz Stanislawek
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This two commandline tools are a must have for Windows-users.
They are required for all operations on embedded vmdk descriptions.
For convenience sake I simply copy them to system32 so that they are in the path.
The two tools make a very nice couple - as they use the same syntax - just with source and destination exchanged.
When you extracted something with dsfo.exe - you just need to change one letter in the last command to re-inject it.
dsfo <source> <offset> <size> <destination>
dsfi <destination> <offset> <size> <source>
null size is interpreted as max possible input
negative size is calculated on current file size
negative offset is calculated from end of file
use "e" as offset to indicate end of file
use "$" as destination to check MD5 signature only
Extract the description from a monolithicSparse vmdk and store it as desc.txt
dsfo "C:\test-area\test.vmdk" 512 1024 "C:\test-area\desc.txt"
Inject an edited description into a monolithicSparse vmdk
dsfi"C:\test-area\test.vmdk" 512 1024 "C:\test-area\desc.txt"
Extract the magic sector from a monolithicSparse vmdk and store it as magic.dat
dsfo "C:\test-area\test.vmdk" 0 512 "C:\test-area\magic.dat"
Inject the magic sector into a monolithicSparse vmdk
dsfi"C:\test-area\test.vmdk" 0 512 "C:\test-area\magic.dat"
Extract the embedded vmx-file from a vmsn-snapshot file
dsfo "C:\test-area\test-snapshot.vsn" 100 10000 "C:\test-area\test.vmx"
Extract the last 512 bytes from a file
dsfo "C:\test-area\file.dat" -512 0 "C:\test-area\extract.dat"
Extract the first sector of a physical disk
dsfo \\.\PHYSICALDRIVE0 0 512 "C:\test-area\sector1.dat"
Change the first sector of a physical disk
dsfi \\.\PHYSICALDRIVE0 0 512 "C:\test-area\sector1.dat"
Create an image of a physical disk and store it as diskimage-flat.vmdk
dsfo \\.\PHYSICALDRIVE0 0 0 "C:\test-area\diskimage-flat.vmdk"
Clone a flat vmdk into into physical disk 0
dsfi \\.\PHYSICALDRIVE0 0 0 "C:\test-area\diskimage-flat.vmdk"
Create a floppy-image of drive A:
dsfo \\.\a: 0 0 "c:\test-area\floppy.flp"
Write a floppy-image to drive A:
dsfo \\.\a: 0 0 "c:\test-area\floppy.flp"
Create a iso-image of the DVD in drive E:
dsfo \\.\e: 0 0 "c:\test-area\cdimage.iso"
Create MD5 checksum of file.dat
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Bell on Englund, 'Christianity and Public Culture in Africa'
Harri Englund, ed. Christianity and Public Culture in Africa. Athens: Ohio University Press, 2011. ix + 238 pp. $49.95 (cloth), ISBN 978-0-8214-1945-8.
Reviewed by Dianna Bell (Florida State University) Published on H-Pentecostalism (January, 2013) Commissioned by Tammy Heise
The selection of papers in Christianity and Public Culture in Africa offers thoughtful ethnographic and historic investigations of Christian communities throughout sub-Saharan Africa and their role in African public life. The work's editor, Harri Englund, begins with an overview of key scholarship on Christianity in Africa, with a particular focus on how Christian churches in Africa have been depicted by researchers as sites of political protest, and then introduces the central contention of the volume: that rethinking and understanding Christianity in Africa "is achieved more decisively when the concept of religion is paired with the concept of publics rather than politics" (p. 8).
Accordingly, each of the ten essays presented in this volume offers a clear depiction of public life and culture among African Christians. The book is organized into three parts, each of which examines a distinct aspect of the historical and contemporary role of the public in African Christianities. The chapters in part 1 consider missionary and nationalist encounters in Africa by exploring the onset of missionary work in rural Africa and the role of Christian missions and African writers in advancing pan-African nationalism. Part 2 explains how public culture and Christianity shape gender relations, sexual mores, and the empowerment of women and children. Part 3 examines the plurality of Pentecostal publics by emphasizing doctrinal malleability and continual changes in membership in Pentecostal congregations in Ghana, Malawi, and South Africa.
James A. Pritchett begins part 1 with an overview of two mission stations in south-central Africa. Pritchett offers historical and ethnographic vignettes that illustrate the material contexts through which Christian mission stations operated, while emphasizing that public frameworks for dealing with outside encounters and change existed prior to the arrival of Europeans in Africa. Chapter 2, written by Marja Hinfelaar, explores discourse between Christian leaders, civil society, and politicians in Zambia from 1976-2006, a period when "Zambia's public discourse shifted from dissecting the potential establishment of a Marxist state to arguing about the actual declaration of Zambia as a Christian state" (p. 51). Chapter 3 turns to the role of African writers in both expressing and contesting public culture. With a particular focus on Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o's novels, Nicholas Kamau-Goro expounds on how Ngũgĩ's writing develops themes of Christian fervor and later, after denouncing Christianity, anticolonial and secular struggles in Kenya and greater sub-Saharan Africa.
Barbara M. Cooper opens part 2 with an account of reproductive politics in the context of Christian minorities in the Muslim-majority city of Maradi in Niger. Cooper explains how monogamy and the challenges in raising youth as dedicated Christians have slowed the growth of Christianity in comparison to Islam. Cooper also details how the Christian public uses media to gain visibility while reinforcing group ties between Christians. In chapter 5 Ruth Prince reviews the role of Christianity in public debates over widow inheritance among the Luo population in western Kenya. Prince particularly considers how the HIV/AIDS pandemic and struggles for gender equality in Kenya have led international advocacy groups, NGOs, churches, and Christian mission groups to encourage widows to reject the Luo traditions of sexual cleansing and in-law inheritance, in which a male relative of a woman's deceased husband is permitted to have sex with her as part of a ritual to cleanse new widows. Chapter 6, by Damaris Parsitau, presents three case studies that feature female leaders in Christian churches and ministries in Kenya and assesses the impact these women have had in encouraging women's overall participation and influence in public life.
Part 3 explores the host of Pentecostal ministries across Africa. The section begins with a theoretically and ethnographically rich chapter by Birgit Meyer about the popularity and public presence of Pentecostalism in Ghana. Meyer stresses the material dimensions of Pentecostalism and calls for scholars to rethink both religion and the public sphere by "taking leave of idealist, elitist, Eurocentric and all-too-abstract" approaches to these subjects (p. 163). In chapter 8, Harri Englund discusses the role of evangelical radio programming in informing discourse between the majority Christian and minority Muslim populations in Malawi. The topic of Islam often figures into Christian broadcasts and, "although Islamophobia among Pentecostals elaborates on the association between Muslims, demonic spirits, Satanists, and witches, the testimonies by former Muslims call for an engagement with Muslims" (p. 184) and often prompt public discourse between Christians and Muslims on matters such as healing and salvation. Chapter 9, by Ilana Van Wyk, nicely illustrates the plurality of Pentecostal-charismatic churches by presenting the "ethnographic anomaly" (p. 189) of the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God (UCKG) in Durban, South Africa. UCKG pastors and bishops dissuade socializing and charitable work among UCKG members and, rather, teach congregants the primacy of financial sacrifice as a means of receiving blessings from God. Michael Perry Kweku Okyerefo's essay on the public image of popular Ghanaian Pentecostal churches concludes the volume. By detailing the social services that these churches offer, which includes operating schools, orphanages, and medical clinics, chapter 10 shows the prominent and indivisible place of religion in public life in Ghana.
With its emphasis on the public and its well-rounded survey of Christian groups throughout sub-Saharan Africa, this volume serves as a valuable contribution to the study of religion in Africa. Each of the ten essays provides an ethnographically and historically vivid overview of a discrete study, and the strength of this work rests on how these scholars' research combines to offer readers new and comprehensive insights into Christianity across sub-Saharan Africa. Scholars of religion and culture in Africa should consider this work essential reading.
Printable Version: http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showpdf.php?id=37847
Citation: Dianna Bell. Review of Englund, Harri, ed., Christianity and Public Culture in Africa. H-Pentecostalism, H-Net Reviews. January, 2013. URL: http://www.h-net.org/reviews/showrev.php?id=37847This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License.


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This is the second little project that I've worked on for Clearbrook Entertainment and this product looks better than the first proposal piece.
The video below is a concept teaser trailer for Joel Ross' movie Riverside. I am told that he is going to rush that down to L.A. and show it to the people involved in getting this project going.
I am not going to give any of it away, mainly because I don't know what the real story is all about, but I encourage you to watch the trailer and pass it on.


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Woman brought her children up alongside animals after her dad bought a zoo
Wild child!
Wild child!
Living in a zoo is at the top of most kid's wish list when they're growing up, but for lucky Aaron Whitnall his dream became a reality when his family brought a zoo.
32 years ago, Aaron's granddad Peter Sampson stumbled across what was then the UK's worst zoo and decided to buy it, changing his family's lives forever.
Despite having absolutely no zoo keeping experience, Peter was determined to make a difference to the lives of the animals there and immediately started work to rejuvenate and re-launch the struggling wildlife park.
Peter explains, 'I think the hardest thing was in the early days when we knew very little about animal welfare and animal care. It took a long while to convince people we were doing it for the right reasons rather than the wrong reasons.'
Now, thanks to the hard work of Peter and his family Paradise Wildlife Park is flourishing, so much so that the family have since set up a second site in Kent called the Big Cat Sanctuary, which is home to 17 breeds of big cat.
Peter's daughter Lynn Whitnall has been helping at parks since the very beginning and has loved raising her three sons so close to the animals here.
They'd do anything for their cats
She says, 'I originally helped out just in the first year. I was actually working somewhere else in travel and tourism and came over just on days off and evenings just to help out with the animals and 32 years later I'm still here!'
'Being able to raise the children at the side of the park has just been absolutely amazing. It's been their back garden.'
Although all 3 of Lynn's sons are involved in the park, it is her eldest son Aaron who has forged the strongest bond with the animals.
Fondly recalling how Aaron even once helped to raise a lion cub in their home, she says, 'we actually looked after Zara our lion cub at home for about 4 or 5 months. Having a lion cub in the house with children was lovely because obviously they helped nurture her and they were with her as she was growing up over those first few months. I think it was educational for both of them and great fun.'
'Aaron did actually sleep with Zara for a couple of months. There were a couple of times when he was quite tired at school because through the night she wanted to play. We did actually get a call from the school to say was there a problem at home because Aaron had actually said in class he was sleeping with a lion cub and obviously they felt he wasn't being quite truthful!'
But despite sharing his bed with a lion cub, Aaron admits he didn't realise that his childhood was unusual until he was much older.
He explains, 'Growing up on the zoo as a kid in primary school, it was normal life! I didn't really know anything different. You don't really think, 'oh, I live in a zoo, that's weird!''
'You don't really appreciate it until you're that bit older.'
'Growing up has just been awesome. Luckiest guy alive.'
It's clear that the zoo has brought the family closer together, and they couldn't be prouder of everything they've managed to achieve.
Lynn says, 'I think we're most proud of the fact of when we first brought it, it was one of the worst zoos in the UK and with our family and the team that we have we've transformed it over the years into one of the best small zoos in the UK and possibly Europe which is wonderful.'
Keep up the amazing work guys!
Don't forget to watch the video above to see what life in the zoo is really like!


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The FBI now is raiding homes looking for World of Warcraft gold farmers. The party van showed up March 30 at an apartment shared by two University of Michigan students (building pictured), who say the feds have got the wrong suspects.
The two students, neither named, say they aren't gold farmers and don't play World of Warcraft. "They thought we were involved in some kind of fraud," said one. "I'm pretty sure they have the wrong people, but they took all my stuff."
Why is the FBI interested in gold farming? Computer World posits they may be looking for terrorist connections, either with gold farming as an enterprise funding them, or believing that the virtual worlds of these MMOs is where they plan out their operations.
Paperwork says investigators think someone at the address was in on "a scheme to set up fraudulent bank accounts to buy and/or sell 'virtual currency' or 'gold' to be used in the game." They were looking for online transaction records associated with World of Warcraft, the Chinese gold-farming website gameusd.com, eBay, PayPal and the United Services Automobile Association.
At least they didn't shoot anybody.
Intelligence agencies hunting for terrorists in World of Warcraft [Computer World]


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Re: Happy ThanksgivingModerator Jim Nov 20, 2011 1:31 PM (in response to LUCKIEST)
I wish everyone the happiest of Thanksgivings as well.
Re: Happy ThanksgivingCorpCons08 Nov 20, 2011 6:04 PM (in response to LUCKIEST)
Thanksgiving is a time to express what you are thankful for.
On this community, I am thankful to Bank of America for creating this community.
I am thankful for all the members who have allowed us to share in their successes.
I am thankful to my peers, for whom we have built a great relationship over the years.
Best wishes to you and your families.
Re: Happy ThanksgivingModerator_JoleK Nov 21, 2011 9:18 AM (in response to CorpCons08)
You truely have a way with words, CorpCons
Let me take a moment to express how thankful I am for all I have , and all I am able to do , including spending time with you all on this community.
May your stuffing be tasty, may your turkey be plump,
May your potatoes & gravy have nary a lump,
May your yams be delicious, may your pies take the prize,
May your Thanksgiving dinner stay off of your thighs!
Re: Happy ThanksgivingLUCKIEST Nov 22, 2011 7:01 AM (in response to LUCKIEST)
My Thanksgiving message this week. We all have so much to be thankful for.
As most of the world is wringing their hands in frustration over the poor economy,
most of you reading this message are well aware that a truly rich life extends beyond one's bank balance.
While the majority of Americans will eat to the point of bursting this Thursday, many of our global community will go to bed hungry.
Enjoy your holiday meal with friends and family and let's all be truly thankful for our bountiful blessings.
Re: Happy ThanksgivingModerator Jim Nov 22, 2011 1:40 PM (in response to LUCKIEST)
So what's everyone's plans for the holiday?
Re: Happy ThanksgivingLUCKIEST Nov 22, 2011 1:50 PM (in response to Moderator Jim)
The truth is that you can't really connect to anyone else unless you're in touch with yourself. .
Meditation gets you back in touch with yourself and helps you be present.
The truth is that quality is what counts, and meditation eases the disease of a random mind to add
increased quality and relevance to 'mental tweets'.
Random thoughts get slowly recycled into the mental soil, fertilizing the thoughts worth nurturing as
attention stabilizes and intensifies.
The growing relief felt from all the chaos sloshing around in your head starts building sympathy for other people's struggles.
You yourself start becoming a person willing to dash to the rescue at 3am, or just helping to make people around you
a little bit happier, and that starts earning you deeper friends willing to respond in kind.
Re: Happy ThanksgivingCorpCons08 Nov 22, 2011 11:05 PM (in response to Moderator Jim)
As with any holiday, I spend the day with my family.
However on Black Friday, I have a number of clients who are opening early for doorbuster sales.
I plan on traveling amongst some of them and supporting them by acting as an extra hand.
Re: Happy ThanksgivingModerator_MoniE Nov 23, 2011 9:57 AM (in response to CorpCons08)
Corp: I love that you will be supporting your clients in that way! I will be doing the same throughout the weekend!
All the best to the entire SBO Community & staff and happy, safe holidays to you all!
Re: Happy ThanksgivingModerator Jim Nov 25, 2011 9:35 AM (in response to Moderator_MoniE)
I hope everyoone had a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
Re: Happy ThanksgivingLUCKIEST Nov 26, 2011 12:59 PM (in response to Moderator Jim)
Black Friday leads to Sunny Saturday
Today is a magnificent Sunny Saturday.
Buy what you need and only what you need.
And then you'll have more time to enjoy this Saturday (which I hope is sunny for you).
Whether you're religious or not, saying grace before this holiday meal may make the day more special.
Have a happy. LUCKIEST


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Soccer Shots is a national program teaching children ages 2-8 the beautiful game of soccer. One of our trademarks is the developmentally appropriate curriculum we use that emphasizes creative play, enjoyment of sport, and character building lessons. Our sessions range from 30-40 minutes in length, and our coaches are energetic and enthusiastic individuals who love working with kids of all ages.
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One of the great benefits to the Soccer Shots program is that we come to your school.
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Soccer Shots gives children something to look forward to each week and is great way for parents to enroll their child in an extra-curricular activity without an additional time investment.
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NX-Alpha was one of three test vehicles, along with the NX-Beta and the NX-Delta, used in Starfleet's NX Project, the effort to test and refine the warp five engine designed by Henry Archer. As such, it was a predecessor of the NX-class starship.
Several commanders in Starfleet competed to be chosen as the first to fly NX-Alpha in the effort to break the warp 2 barrier. After several weeks, it became clear the competition was down to Jonathan Archer, Henry Archer's son, and A.G. Robinson. Although Archer had logged more flight hours in the simulator, Commodore Forrest selected Commander Robinson.
In 2143, Commander Robinson flew NX-Alpha while Commander Archer monitored from Starfleet Command. Initially, there was an imbalance in the power systems, causing them to keep NX-Alpha in orbit. When they finally gave him the okay, Robinson jumped to warp 1.
The ship successfully attained warp 2, but the power systems began rapidly overloading. Command ordered him to drop to sublight, but Robinson believed it could be pushed a little further. After attaining warp 2.2, NX-Alpha broke up just outside of orbit of Jupiter. Luckily, Robinson was able to eject in an escape pod that was retrieved and brought back to Earth.
Afterward, the Vulcan Advisory Council insisted on pausing the program until the Human scientists could figure out what had gone wrong, and run more simulations. Robinson told the inquiry that it was a design flaw in the engine, although Commander Archer and Lieutenant Charles Tucker asserted that it was actually pilot error. The results of NX-Alpha's mission eventually led to the unapproved flight of the NX-Beta. (ENT: "First Flight")
In 2259 of the alternate reality, a small model of this ship was displayed on Admiral Marcus' desk, together with other historical spacecraft. (Star Trek Into Darkness)
|NX-class starships
|NX prototypes: NX-Alpha • NX-Beta • NX-Delta
|Ships: Enterprise NX-01 • Columbia NX-02 • NX-03 • NX-04
|Mirror universe: ISS Enterprise NX-01 • ISS Avenger NX-09


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The air pass code is in alpha-numerical form and is generated after purchasing a Air Italy air pass. This code is repeated on the payment receipt.To access this area, the following information is needed:- air pass code and owner's e-mailOr - air pass code and beneficiary's e-mail.


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One day, while a Fisherman was casting under the branch of a tree above a river he paused to rest, laid his rod down, and it fell into the river.
When he cried out, the Lord appeared and asked, "Why are you crying?"
The Fisherman replied that his rod had fallen into water, and he needed his pole to make his living.
The Lord went down into the water and reappeared with a golden fishing pole. "Is this your rod?" the Lord asked.
The Fisherman replied, "No."
The Lord again went down and came up with a silver fishing pole. "Is this your rod?" the Lord asked.
Again, the Fisherman replied, "No."
The Lord went down again and came up with a graphite pole. "Is this your rod?" the Lord asked.
The Fisherman said "Yes."
The Lord was pleased with the Fisherman's honesty and gave him all three rods to keep, and the Fisherman went home happy.
Some time later the Fisherman was walking with his wife along the riverbank, and as they did she tripped and fell into the river. When he cried out, the Lord again
appeared and asked him, "Why are you crying?"
"Oh Lord, my wife has fallen into the water!" he said.
The Lord went down into the water and came up with ANGELINA JOLIE. "Is this your wife?" the Lord asked.
"Yes," cried the Fisherman.
The Lord was furious. "You lied! That is an untruth!"
The Fisherman replied, "Oh, forgive me, my Lord. It is a misunderstanding. You see, if I had said 'no' to ANGELINA JOLIE , You would have come up with CAMERON DIAZ . Then if I said 'no' to her, you would have come up with my wife. Had I then said 'yes,' you would have given me all three.
Lord, I am a poor man, barely able to pay for my tackle and other fishing equipment and would never be able to take care of all three wives, so THAT'S why I said yes to ANGELINA JOLIE ."
The moral of this story is: Whenever a Fisherman lies, it is for a good and honorable reason, and for the benefit of others.
That's our story, and we're sticking to it!It's not how old you are, it's how you got here.
It's been a long road and not all of it was paved.
. If you ain't havin' fun, it's your own damn fault
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind., July 16 (UPI) -- A study of 1,661 U.S. men found the shortest erect penis was 1.6 inches and the longest was 10.2 inches, while the average was 5.6 inches, researchers say.
The study, published online in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, also found the average penile girth was about 4.8 inches.
Debby Herbenick, a researcher at Indiana University, and colleagues asked the 1,661 men to measure their penis's length and girth for the purposes of fitting for a condom. The research was part of a larger study dealing with condom fitting.
The findings were relatively consistent with the results of prior surveys of penis size, but the study found different methods of obtaining an erection might lead to different size measurements. At the time of their measurement, some men were with partners, but most employed a do-it-yourself method for attaining an erection, Herbenick said.
The study found men aroused via oral sex reported larger penis size on average than those who attained erections through fantasizing, Herbenick said.
"We don't know if that means that when men have oral sex that it's more arousing and they get a bigger erection, or means that men who have bigger penises could be getting more oral sex in the first place," Herbenick told LiveScience.
Herbenick said next she would like to analyze data on female genitalia.
Richter Rubber Technology, a condom company in Kedah, Malaysia, provided condoms to the study participants.


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The LORD said to LORD, "Why did Sarah laugh and say, 'Shall I indeed bear a child, now that I am old?' Is anything too hard for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, about this time next year, and Sarah shall have a son." But Sarah denied it, saying, "I did not laugh," for she was afraid. He said, "No, but you did laugh." Then the men set out from there, and they looked down toward Sodom. And Abraham went with them to set them on their way. The LORD said, "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and justice, so that the LORD may bring to Abraham what he has promised him." Then the LORD said, "Because the outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is great and their sin is very grave, I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. And if not, I will know." So the men turned from there and went toward Sodom, but Abraham still stood before the LORD. Then Abraham drew near and said, "Will you indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked? Suppose there are fifty righteous within the city. Will you then sweep away the place and not spare it for the fifty righteous who are in it? Far be it from you to do such a thing, to put the righteous to death with the wicked, so that the righteous fare as the wicked! Far be that from you! Shall not the Judge of all the earth do what is just?" And the LORD said, "If I find at Sodom fifty righteous in the city, I will spare the whole place for their sake." Abraham answered and said, "Behold, I have undertaken to speak to the Lord, I who am but dust and ashes. Suppose five of the fifty righteous are lacking. Will you destroy the whole city for lack of five?" And he said, "I will not destroy it if I find forty-five there." Again he spoke to him and said, "Suppose forty are found there." He answered, "For the sake of forty I will not do it." Then he said, "Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak. Suppose thirty are found there." He answered, "I will not do it, if I find thirty there." He said, "Behold, I have undertaken to speak to the Lord. Suppose twenty are found there." He answered, "For the sake of twenty I will not destroy it." Then he said, "Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak again but this once. Suppose ten are found there." He answered, "For the sake of ten I will not destroy it." And the LORD went his way, when he had finished speaking to Abraham, and Abraham returned to his place.
(Genesis 18:13-33 ESV)
Pleading for Sodom is a story about Gods justice, mercy and patience. Our lesson is that He is still waiting but, God won't wait forever. was pleasing with God to spare Gomorrah, Abraham ten pleas for mercy fir Sodom, Abraham would have made a fine lawyer today.
The other word to study here is justice. Yes, God is merciful as He shows here by allowing the city to survive with just 10 good people but He also distributes justice. He punishes sin but His mercy allowed the people of Sodom one final chance to turn away from their sins. — They failed the test.
Truth is, God allowed Abraham to "negotiate" because He knew there were not ten righteous people in Sodom. But Abraham knew that God was merciful so he came away from the prayer feeling that God was more than fair in His decision. As for mercy, God also allowed Lot, Abraham's nephew and family to flee before the destruction of the city.
The other word to study here is justice. Yes, God is merciful as He shows here by allowing the city to survive with just 10 good people but He also distributes justice. He punishes sin but His mercy allowed the people of Sodom one final chance to turn away from their sins. — They failed the test.
Today, God still waits for people to come to Him for forgiveness. He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to take our place in judgment. All we have to do is believe, confess and ask Him to become our Savior to be forgiven.
Sodom had a choice and so do we. And remember, even though God is very patient as we see in His conversation with Abraham, one day will come when His patience will wear out and the window of opportunity will close. Where will I be on that day? Where will you be? Please think about it.
Many times I have been asked what the sin of Sodom and Gomorrah was. and Temple Prostitutes also play a key role in the destruction of these cities.
- And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. Even as Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange [GH2o87] flesh [G4561], are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.
(Jude 1:6-7 KJV)
- Blue Letter Bible: Strong's G2087 – heteros (ἕτερος)
- Blue Letter Bible: Strong's G4561 – sarx (σάρξ)
Not only did God Destroy Sodom and Gomorrah for sexual immorality. He destroyed them for going after strange fkrsh, They had attempted to recreate the Nephilim, a a human-demonoc hybtif.
In conclusion, there appears to be more than one incursion in which the Sons of God attempted corrupt the genes pool forever. A corrupted genes pool would result in the invalidation of the Holy Bible's fist Messianic Prophecy (Genesis 3:15).
- I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel."
(Genesis 3:15 ESV)


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GLEN JEAN, W.Va. — This year's Boy Scouts of America's national Jamboree is being billed as the most physically demanding in its history: There's rock climbing, rappelling, whitewater rafting and biking. And Scouts will go about the sprawling, hilly landscape the old-fashioned way — on foot.
Thousands of Scouts gather for 10 days starting Monday at a new location in West Virginia. Officials designed the 1,000-plus acre Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve to take advantage of the Mountain State's natural assets, and they also put into place new physical fitness requirements that eliminated morbidly obese Scouts from participating.
"Part of the design in building this site was to address the need for physical fitness in our youth, which of course is a longstanding component of Scouting," said Dan McCarthy, director of the BSA's Summit Group. "We saw this as an opportunity to integrate some new challenges ... so we deliberately spread the site to enable us to encourage Scouts and basically require Scouts to move about the site by foot."
This year, 30,000 Scouts ages 12 to 20 and their leaders were required to meet a threshold for body mass index and other health factors before being allowed to participate. Jamboree applicants with a BMI — a measure of body fat determined through height and weight — of 40 or higher were deemed ineligible. Those who fell between 32 and 39.9 faced providing additional health information to Jamboree medical staff.
Nationally, about 17 percent of children ages 2 to 19 are considered obese — triple the rate from a generation earlier, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"We required a level of fitness in order to come to the Jamboree that we haven't required before," McCarthy said. "And that has motivated an enormous return in terms of both kids and adults getting serious about improving their health."
Soon, the Scouts will know why. Besides offering a whole lot of fun, dozens of venues will test their physical skills and fitness. At some point during the Jamboree, every participating Scout will be asked to take a 3-mile trek up a mountain.
Their reward: A barbecue waiting at the top.
"We certainly want to get the Scouts outdoors, challenge them and have a healthy lifestyle," said Gary Hartley, the Summit's director of community and governmental relations. "We talk about the three C's as kind of the pillars, and that is cardio, character and citizenship. We have all of those embodied here."
From 1981 to 2010, the Jamboree was held every four years in Fort A.P. Hill, Va. That gathering on a flatter, borrowed Army base limited the size and scope of the Jamboree's operations.
In 2009, southern West Virginia was chosen out of 80 proposals from 28 states as the Jamboree's new home. Along with being the permanent home of the national Jamboree, whose theme is "Go Big, Get Wild," the Summit will serve as one of four high-adventure camps for the Scouts and will host the 2019 World Jamboree.
While Scouts will be roughing it outdoors, Hartley said walking won't be that rough. It's 1.5 miles from the furthest tent to the center of activity at the Summit, compared to 3 miles at Fort A.P. Hill.
Even the short, casual stroll isn't meant to be boring. A 786-foot suspension bridge connecting two of the Summit's six base camps to one of the outdoor activity centers has catwalks on either side.
The Summit's offerings are numerous. There are simple activities such as fishing on four different lakes. There's also the chance to get even wetter with whitewater rafting trips and learning to scuba dive and kayak in the Summit's Olympic-sized pools.
Among the bigger, more extreme venues, there are 50 mountain bike trails. The 11 BMX tracks and jumps total the size of about five football fields. A paved skateboard park was built by the same team that designed venues for the Summer X Games, and it includes a bowl, a vertical ramp, street-style combinations and a foam pit for Scouts to try out new tricks.
"This is the exact opposite of 'no skateboards or roller blades allowed,'" Hartley said.
Some of the venue designs fit in with the BSA's motto of building Scouts' confidence because they enable the youngsters to choose what fits their skill levels. Venues at Fort A.P. Hill addressed only the average skill set.
"Those are very different approaches to what we've done here that clearly is going to excite kids and provide opportunities that we've never had before," McCarthy said.
The planning includes incorporating safety procedures into staff training and venue oversight. Scout leaders want to be careful that exercise doesn't become exhaustion or worse.
In 2005, four adult Scout leaders were killed in an electrical accident on the opening day of the Jamboree. In the four days of intense heat that followed, more than 300 Scouts and visitors fell ill. In 1997, a Scout was killed at the Jamboree after the Army Humvee he was driving overturned.


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Heike studied Biochemistry at the Martin Luther University (2001-2006) and performed her Diploma thesis in Molecular Genetics.
She investigated "The role of the poly(A) specific ribonuclease (PARN) during cell stress", (Project A1) in the group of Prof. Wahle.
Now she is working as a Postdoc in the Lab of Prof. Bonas.