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The country's largest tobacco company, unions, a Democratic committee and an out-of-state construction solutions provider made generous donations to the four candidates running for two open state Legislature seats for the 24th district.
The top contributor was the House Democratic Campaign Committee, which gave a single $5,000 contribution to Steve Tharinger, a Sequim Democrat running for the 24th District House of Representatives Position 2.
CalPortland, a California-based building materials and construction solutions provider, donated a total of $1,600 to the campaigns of Dan Gase, a Port Angeles Republican running for Position 1, and Sequim Republican Jim McEntire, who is running for Position 2.
McEntire also received $800 from Philip Morris USA, the country's largest tobacco company and cigarette manufacturer.
McEntire said he hasn't been approached by any tobacco lobbyists and thinks the support is based on his pro-business stance.
"Any and all business associations are ... attracted to the message that I've been propagating since day one," he said. "We've got to get the state's fiscal house in order and make sure we only have regulations that have value, not just process and cost, and reach a good balance between protecting the environment and doing the least amount of harm to the economy in the process."
McEntire has said throughout the campaign he believes government needs to get out of the way of business.
McEntire's opponent, Tharinger, received $800 from the Oregon City, Ore.,-based Northwest Sport fishing Industry WA PAC.
"We represent the 24th District but there are also broader policies that affect the whole state," Tharinger said.
Sport fishing, as an example, is important not only to people who live in the district but also sport fishermen who come from all over the Northwest to fish within the district, he said.
Within the district, Tharinger's campaign received 225 contributions totaling $23,536, which accounts for 54 percent of the total cash contributions received by his campaign.
McEntire's campaign received 99 contributions totaling $15,959, which comprises 52 percent of the total cash contributions.
Gase gains funding from locals
Local business support is strong for Gase, with an $800 donation from Howard Ruddell, of Ruddell Auto Mall, and $800 from Levon Mathews, of First Federal bank in Port Angeles.
"The local business people have seen me work in the community for years and years and they respect the belief I have in Port Angeles and how important local business and private enterprise is to the success of our economy," he said. "They like what they hear me say about our campaign and where I'm going,"
Gase also received two $800 donations from the Washington Affordable Housing Council.
Within the district, Gase's campaign received 150 contributions, accounting for 76 percent of the total cash contributions received.
Gase's opponent, incumbent Kevin Van De Wege, D-Sequim, has received the most in contributions with a total of $79,300.
Van De Wege came under fire Aug. 23 at a Concerned Citizens of Clallam County debate for having 76 percent of his donations come from outside the district.
One of the biggest outside contributors is a Puyallup-based group called Citizens for a Better Government, which gave $1,600 to Van De Wege's campaign. His campaign also received substantial support from firefighter, law enforcement and first responder unions.
Firefighter unions alone donated at least $8,000, according to campaign finance filings.
As a firefighter, Van De Wege is a union guy, he said, and it isn't uncommon for unions to back union members running for office.
Van De Wege said criticism for contributions from outside the district isn't relevant to his performance as a legislator.
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Storck Aernario G1/Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 Complete Road Bike $6,999.00
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What's presented before you is the pinnacle of cycling technology. We admit, it's rare that we get this excited about a bike, but not every frame is a Storck, and not every group set is Dura-Ace 9000. Together, the Storck Aernario G1/Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 Complete Road Bike represents the total package for anyone who's looking to ride on the forefront of progression.
If you're familiar with 'aero-frames,' you probably don't own one, because you either loathe the aesthetic or find that watts that you save in drag reduction are tacked back on by poor power transfer and handling. To alleviate this problematic syndrome, Storck created what it calls 'sectional aerodynamic shaping.' However, it helps to think of this as an aerodynamic profile on the horizontal plane. By this, we mean that the Aernario's teardrop profile (NACA if you're savvy) takes shape horizontally rather than vertically. So, when viewing the frame from the side, it looks like a traditional road frame. However, if you were to take a cross-section, its aero-shape would become strikingly evident. In addition to the tube profile, Storck also improved aerodynamics and comfort by cleverly hiding the seatpost bolt under the top tube. By doing this, the tube shape is further streamlined, while shortening the seatpost increases comfort. Accordingly, the Aernario sees nothing but gains on all fronts.
As for the carbon fiber, itself, the Aernario was constructed from Storck's own CFR/UD carbon fiber, with the UD designating 'uni-directional.' Why uni-directional? Well, compared to a woven carbon fabric, uni-directional carbon is oriented as it sounds, with one direction, or on one axis. And while this makes the production process incredibly more complicated in regards to load path and force direction determination, the payout is worth it to Storck. You see, compared to woven layups, uni-directional fibers tend to better stiffen frames, while also improving the characteristic of vibration dampening. And incredibly, this is achieved at a much lower overall weight. However, Storck was far from finished in any of these regards.
Let's approach the Storck layup process in a short series of steps. First off, Storck begins the design with 3D CAD imaging. This digital process provides Storck with the precise data and dimensions necessary for the development of the mold. From there, the CFR/UD fibers are soaked in resin and hand-placed into the computer-generated mold. Once placed in the mold, the fibers are heated and pressed into place with an air channeling tool. Afterwards, the fibers are smoothed over by hand, ensuring an unprecedented level of preciseness and detail to the layup.
It's worth noting that the Aernario is, in fact, molded in a monocoque. This means that the Aernario is comprised of specific modulus carbon fibers throughout the frame, or in other words, it features a one-piece molded construction. This eliminates excess weight by requiring less carbon and resin application at the tube junctures of the frame. As a result, at around 890 grams, is actually lighter than the Fenomalist, and is fast approaching the halo weight category of the BH Ultralight and Ridley Helium SL.
Moving into frame specifics, you'll find a massive, oversized PressFit BB86 bottom bracket juncture that efficiently transfers power to the rear triangle. And not surprisingly, we see the reoccurring theme at work again of increased weight reduction coming as a result of increased power transfer. At the seatstays, Storck gracefully originates them from a box-section above the brake caliper. And again, this results in increased comfort via vertical compliance, however, it also directly equates to a higher level of lateral rigidity. Additionally, you'll find that the Aernario is one of the most painstakingly rider-tuned frames on the market. This is due in part to Storck's proportional tubing concept, where every frame size uses adapted dimensions, wall thickness, tube diameter, and tapering to ensure the exactly intended ride quality regardless of size. Rounding out the construction is electronic-drivetrain-specific internal cable routing.
For the fork, Storck incorporated its latest iteration of the trend-setting and award winning Stiletto, the Stiletto 340. The first version of the Stiletto was introduced in 1999, and was widely hailed as the lightest fork on the planet. And while the Stiletto Light only tipped the scales at 280 grams, the 340 gram Stiletto found here is still lighter than most of the featherweight, aftermarket forks. The 340 features a tapered design that's been mated to a carbon reinforced heat tube and a 1-1/8 - 1-1/4 inch integrated headset.
For the build, we've spec'd the Aernario with a full Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 11-speed group set. For the cockpit, the build features a Zipp Service Course handlebar, stem, and seatpost. Topping the post is a Selle Italia SL Kit Carbonio saddle, and wrapping the bars is Arundel Cork bar tape. In terms of wheels, the bike rolls on a pair of HED Ardennes LT clinchers that have been cased in Vittoria Zaffiro Pro 2 tires.
The Storck Aernario G1/Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 Complete Road Bike is available in the color White/black and in odd sizes from 47 to 63cm.


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There is something about golf that lends itself to some friendly competition and in times gone by, the competitions were called "choose-ups." Somewhere along the line, choose-ups became "hunts." Regardless of what you call them, they remain a most popular mode of play for Terre Haute divot-diggers on courses throughout the Wabash Valley.
Let's take a look at Hulman Links. When the course opened back in 1978, golfers from far and wide traveled to Terre Haute to play what many felt were the toughest 18 holes in the State of Indiana.
Tim Mundy excelled in basketball and to boot helped Terre Haute North to an IHSAA baseball state championship. Mundy was a latecomer to golf, but he learned quickly. At DePauw, he played golf in his 5th year since he was not eligible for baseball. He has a Hulman Links Club Championship and a Mini City title on his resume.
On Saturday, July 14, Mundy assembled 23 players at Hulman Links. Members of the Mundy Hunt were: Mark Neaderhiser, Chuck Payne, Ted Collins, Doc Snoddy, Dave Brown, Jason Kyle, Gus Solomon, Linus Haller, Mark Malone, Chuck Adamson, Bubba Atkinson, Glen Jones, and Chris Keen. Also included were Tom Jones, Kevin McCray, Jim Homburg, Mark Bird, Gary Stuck, Phil Ralston, Ted Schneider and Larry "Dog" Tackett.
Although many players flip coins to determine the order in which they choose teams, Mundy takes a different approach. He chooses the pickers. The two best scores on each hole count toward the team's score.
Another hunt played concurrently is the Nasser Hunt, which takes places at Hulman Links on weekdays. However, on weekends, the hunt is known as the Bill Doan, Jr. – Scott McVey Hunt. Doan is a product of Terre Haute North, while McVey played for Terre Haute South.
If it sounds unusual to have two names for the same hunt, it is. Abe Nasser, a former three-time winner of the Terre Haute Junior Championship, has been heading the weekday competition since Hulman Links opened for play. Players in the hunt are Abe Nasser, Sr., Bill Doan, Jr., Dan Grmelich, Dave Alumbaugh, Scott McVey, Kenny McVey, Mike Wright, Dave Nasser, Ted Kaperak, Fred Reynolds, Ted Schneider, and Brent Bocard. Some players participate in multiple hunts.
Golf courses continue to have strange names. Since golf is a devilish game, it is only fitting that the word "devil" is in the names of various courses. Wisconsin has the Devil's Head Resort, Michigan has Devil's Knob and then there are Devil's Pulpit and Devil's Paintbrush in Caledon, Ontario. On a similar note, let's not forget the Hell's Point Golf Club in Virginia Beach.
Congratulations to Chris Cassell on his recent win in the Mini City Championship. Kudos are also due Adam LaGrange for his excellent play in the Terre Haute Junior Tourney.
In addition, Troy Farris gets a 21 gun salute for a sudden death win over Ezra Evans who shot 68, 67 to tie Farris at the end of 36 holes.
Tip of the week — This tip was a favorite of the late Virgil Morey and it offers an excellent opportunity to check the important fundamentals of the golf swing. If you are right-handed, the following points apply to you.
Hold the club with your left hand and arm only, and make sure there is a straight line from the head of the club to your left shoulder. Then lower the club, keeping your left arm straight until the head of the club touches the ground. Now you are ready to take the back swing.
Take the club back, keeping your left arm and club in a straight line until the hands reach belt-high, and then turn your hip and shoulders until your left shoulder is under your chin. At that time, your left knee should be turned back and pointing toward the ball that is teed-up.
Remember, at the top of the back swing, you should have your chin, left shoulder, left knee and the ball all in a straight line.
To begin the down swing, you should slide the left hip to the left, which pulls the left arm down closer to the ball. Swing the club through the ball keeping the right elbow in tight to the right side, continuing the downswing until the chin, right shoulder, right knee and where the ball had been are in a straight line. Swinging the club in this manner will ensure that you don't sway off the ball, a common mistake.
While there are more refinements to this method, swinging in this manner will help you develop a golf swing that you can count on to produce consistent results.
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GOLF LEAGUES: July 22, 2012
Riverbend at The Landing Ladies — Low gross: Mid Rusk. Low net: Carol Tolin. Low putts: Tolin. Play of the day: Jeanie Robinson, Carolyn Sweeting, Rusk. Chip-ins: Helen Ruhl, Mary Silvers.
Rea Park Ladies Wednesday Evening — Standings: Hyde-Rusk 33, Price-Hiatt 26, Horrall-Harden 26, T.Johnson-Atterson 25, Durand-Snow 21, Bocard-Watkins 21, Swalls-Gruenert 17, McCord-M.Johnson 17, Meyer-Albert 14. Low gross: Stephanie Meyer, Sharon Horrall 37. Low net: Linda Snow, Lisa Watkins 30. Birdies: Candy McCord (No. 7), Horrall (No. 4), Meyer (No. 1), Watkins (No. 2). Chip-in: Watkins.
Terre Haute Savings Bank Senior Men — National Division standings: Johnson Surveying 149, Lough Bros. 142, Hogan Stanley Charters Group 140, Complete Kitchen and Bath 131, TH Savings Bank 121, Local No. 103 109. Low gross: Terry Liffick 37. Low net: Charles Compton 31. American Division standings: Salt of the Earth 175, Spring Clean Car Wash 138, Poplar Flower Shop 135, Gurman Container 129, VFW No. 972 118, Baesler's Market 97. Low gross: Ed Dominick, David Bays, Charlie Williamson 37. Low net: Dominick, Williamson 32.
Mark's Par Three Senior Men — Standings: Old National Bank 566, Mattingly Collision Soouth 555, Watts Farms 502, Rollie's Pizza 495, Tabco 478, Dew Drop Inn 467, The North Siders 459, Dorsett Mitsubishi 4523, Mattingly Collision North 443, Vigo Bowl 379. Low gross: Mike Moore 33. Low net: Moore 27. Closest to pin second shot: Bill O'Rear (No. 13). Longest putt: Keith Youngen. Closest to pin: Bob Bryan (No. 11).
Paitson's Roofing Eastend Ladies — Standings: Advanced Chiropractic 508, Louise's Fine Dining 507, Baesler's Market 499, Kleptz Restaurant 488, Coaches Corner 484, Vigo Bowl 467, Jonesey's Diner 447, Turner Coach 440. Low gross: Phyllis Pestoff 35. Low net: Pestoff 25. Play of the day: Barb Kelley. Chip-ins: Virginia Anderson (No. 13), Pestoff (No. 18). Birdie: Marge Kintz (No. 12).
Idle Creek Home Builders Tuesday Evening — Low gross: Dana Hinrichs 34. Low net: Brian Cottom nd Renee Sanky 32. Long putt: Terry Day (No. 8). Closest to pin: Hinrichs (No. 3), Charlie Smith (No. 9).
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RUB OF THE GREEN: Hunts still popular on golf course
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RUB OF THE GREEN: Ryder Cub drama a great part of American sports scene
The recent Ryder Cup matches are over, but not done with! At the time the final match had concluded the "talking heads" had already gone to work assessing blame to those who didn't live up to their preconceived expectations.
Snedeker the big winner after FedEx Championship
The season-long FedEx Championship has finally come to an end and Brandt Snedeker may need a Brinks truck to haul his winnings to the bank.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Memories of Crooked Stick
The BMW tournament that concluded Sept. 9 at Crooked Stick in Carmel brought back a flood of memories.
RUB OF THE GREEN: "Fair Joe" known expects rules to be followed in local hunts
Fair Joe is the name and golf is the game when referring to Joe Bukovack, who has sponsored hunts in Terre Haute as well as throughout Indiana during the past 25 years.
The "Fair" in Joe's title refers to the fact that players who wish to participate in Bukovack's competition must be willing to follow the rules of golf to the letter, otherwise they will not be invited to participate. -
RUB OF THE GREEN: Enjoying the game after all these years
When golf is referred to as "The Game for a Lifetime," you've got to believe that description is definitely on target. For example, there is the Danny Williams hunt that converges on the first tee at The Landing on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Many players are in their 70s and retired dentist, Bill Aikin, has seen 92 birthdays.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Hunts still popular on golf course
There is something about golf that lends itself to some friendly competition and in times gone by, the competitions were called "choose-ups." Somewhere along the line, choose-ups became "hunts." Regardless of what you call them, they remain a most popular mode of play for Terre Haute divot-diggers on courses throughout the Wabash Valley.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Heat doesn't deter Terre Haute golfers
"When you're hot, you're hot, and when you're not, you're not." Those are the words of country singer Jerry Reed and they apply to golfers as well.
Rub of the Green: Father's golf imprint still evident today
I was lucky and I knew it. My father, Robert Erwin Arnett, was one of the best dads any youngster could hope for.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Hogan, small of stature, left big footprints
With the Crowne Plaza Invitational being played at Colonial Country Club today, it conjures up images of the man himself, Bantam Ben Hogan, who won so often at Colonial it became known as "Hogan's Alley."
Rub of the Green: Bowling or golf? Both provide plenty of challenge
The question has been raised in the past, is it bowling or golf that is the more difficult endeavor?
RUB OF THE GREEN: Sometimes this can be a confounding game
To be sure, the great Sam Snead certainly knew what he was talking about when he delivered his favorite axiom, "The sun don't shine on the same dog every day."
RUB OF THE GREEN: Grayless takes over as golf professional at Hulman Links
Ed Grayless has assumed the "head man's" position at the Links after Ryan Klopfenstein resigned as Hulman Links golf professional in order to pursue other interests.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Young players should match course to skills
One of the biggest mistakes a beginning golfer can make is to keep playing a golf course that is far too difficult for the ability demonstrated by that player.
RUB OF THE GREEN: On the lanes or links, Davis is competitive
Darrell Davis carries a 240 bowling average which obviously puts him in some strong company on the alleys, but he feels that golf is a much more difficult sport than keggling.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Loquacious golfers can provide priceless quotes
Golfers always seem to have a great deal to say, but determining who said what and who said it first can be a problem.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Rick Fernandes can look back on a great golf career
What does an outstanding golfer have left when an accident has robbed him of the consummate skills he once possessed? The answer most assuredly would be one word, "Memories."
RUB OF THE GREEN: Feherty's humor good for golf
David Feherty is an extremely funny man. If you have read his book written a few years ago, you might have guessed what to expect from him. The book, entitled "Somewhere in Ireland a Village is Missing an Idiot," set the stage for his far out brand of humor, most of which is directed at himself.
RUB OF THE GREEN: It's all in your head
A pair of divot diggers had been discussing their favorite sport when one could be heard saying, "You know, I think this game is 90 percent mental." After a short pause his friend replied, "Well, I think you're about 10 percent short in your estimation."
Golf: 'The Game You Love to Hate'
Golf has been called "The Game You Love to Hate." In addition, love-hate relationships have been around since the beginning of time.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Golf is only sport that offers both hilarity, pathos
It's been stated more than once that "golf is a microcosm for life itself."
This writer would heartily agree. No sport or game can offer combinations of happiness and sadness, hilarity and pathos as evidenced by an activity called "cow pasture pool" by some of its practitioners. -
RUB OF THE GREEN: Even golfers say there is drug problem on Tour
Are professional golfers using performance-enhancing drugs? This writer wouldn't have the foggiest, but if you asked Gary Player, one of the game's greatest, the answer would be a resounding, "Yes."
RUB OF THE GREEN: Not all golfers display their trophies
Back in the "old days," let's say the 1940s, most of the time when you won something in a golf tournament your prize came in the form of a trophy. That was it, just a dust catcher. Later, merchandise prizes were added.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Golf full of colorful characters
Every sport has its own cast of characters and golf is definitely no exception. Whether it is diving head first into a greenside bunker or tying an unreliable putter to a car's bumper and dragging it down the road, golfers can do some strange things.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Winter made golf impossible this year
Old Man Winter along with Mother Nature must have something against area golfers. They have joined forces to sabotage a sport called winter golf, an activity many Wabash Valley players have enjoyed in years gone by.
RUB OF THE GREEN: Golf instruction a strenuous art
Few who have ever tried their hands at playing the game of golf would describe the sport as "easy". In fact, just the opposite would be the case.
BOB ARNETT: No matter what your level, watch out for pressure
What is the affliction that can affect most any golfer from those who can't break an egg to skilled golfers who can break 70?
RUB OF THE GREEN: THGA tournaments include variety, long history
In days gone by, the Terre Haute Golf Association has always offered more than just a 72-hole stroke play tournament.
RUB OF THE GREEN: PGA playoff system still needs work
Is anyone fed up with the convoluted Fed Ex playoffs? The PGA has been tweaking its so-called Fed Ex playoff system for years, and they never seem to get it right.
Rub of the Green: Golf can be roller coaster for young pros
Dustin Johnson may be best remembered for his appearances in the major tournaments in 2010, but not because he won. He didn't win. But he came awfully close.
Rub of the Green: One size does NOT fit all when it comes to golfing ability
Literally hundreds of books have been written on the subject of golf instruction, and we can be certain they all agree on one fundamental, always keep your head stationary throughout the swing.
Right? Nope, wrong as it could be! How's that, you say? As examples both David Duval and Annika Sorenstam at one time were rated the world's No. 1 professional golfers, respectively, and both swiveled their heads well before their clubheads reached the impact zone. In fact, Duval is one of a select few who has a 59 to his credit on the PGA Tour. - More Rub of the Green Headlines
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I loved Bioshock 1. But 2 couldn't keep my attention for more than a couple hours. I think most of it though was that half the allure of 1 was discovering Rapture and in 2 that allure is gone (which they've realized and is why the new Bioshock will be set in a new world).
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getting Bioshock 1 and 2 free isn't that much of a deal - Amazon offers them as a package special all the time - both for only $4.95. Look out for it every couple of weeks.
If you can wait a few weeks for Bioshock Infinite - you'll most likely be able to get it for at least $20 or $30 off during a Spring Special, Easter Special, Mother's Day Special and/or Father's Day Special in June - and if you can wait until July 4th - well, most Sellers have a bang up special sale that week. Me, I'm still exploring Skyrim, so I'm in no hurry to explore the Sky in Bioshock Infinite. I'll wait until the Floating City begins to fall in price, by at least $25 or so. K Recently, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down sections of the Defense of Marriage Act declaring it unconstitutional. This has led the way for the Federal Government to begin recognizing Same-Sex Marriages throughout the United States as being equal and as valid as any Marriage. This in itself is historic in that for the first time Same-Sex Couples are now guaranteed the same Rights and Privileges, at the Federal Level, as everyone else.
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(PROVIDENCE, RI) The state's office of higher education says it's keeping an eye on other for-profit schools in the wake of the sudden closure of a career technical school.
(PROVIDENCE, RI) The state Senate approved a bill Thursday to allow additional time for a controversial merger of two state boards of education.
The bill will continue the existence until March 7 of separate state boards for K-through-12 and public higher education. It also pushes back until September the final structure for combining the two boards.
(PROVIDENCE, RI) The state senate is expected to vote Thursday on legislation that pushes back the starting date of a new board overseeing both K-12 and higher education.
In the final days of the last session, lawmakers approved legislation squeezed into the state budget that merges the boards governing K-12 and higher education. The new board has been technically in effect since Tuesday, but there are no members in place to govern.
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Report: NHL season to start Jan. 19
The National Hockey League will begin the 2012-13 season on January 19 after the league and the NHL Players Association tentatively agreed to end the lockout over the weekend, reports CBSSports.com.
The league's board of governors are expected to meet on Wednesday to sign off on the new collective bargaining agreement. The league is expected to play with a 48-game schedule.
The 48-game season will be the second in league history. The 1994-95 season was played under the same format after half the schedule was wiped out by a lockout, which contained nothing but intraconference games,
The one thing I keep wondering amid all the back and forth about whether to watch the new NHL season or not is why more people don't watch college hockey. This article does a great job at getting into why that may be. Interesting read: http://ahorizontalmyth.wordpress.com/2013/01/07/why-does-nobody-care-about-college-hockey/
Season starts Jan 19??? SO WHAT. I tried waiting around the last time this happened and you guys screwed me, and no this time I just finally shut the door. I started watching English football (soccer) and it is fast paced too. Never would have thought soccer, but the NHL has to much BS with the higher ups, so adios!
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On the weekly media call to Tampa Bay, Lions coach Jim Schwartz talked about the many similarities the Lions and Buccaneers share. Detroit comes to Raymond James Stadium Sunday at 1 p.m.
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz held a conference call with the local media Wednesday morning and discussed the two teams and the similarities he sees.
"[These] are two teams that both have good young quarterbacks, both in their third year," Schwartz said. "A lot of similarities in what Tampa's doing to build its defensive line and how we've built our defensive line here. I think this is a good matchup."
"The same year we drafted Ndamukong Suh, a pick later, Tampa drafted Gerald McCoy, who we also thought very highly of."
"This year their first pick was [Adrian] Clayborn from Iowa. And then they came back in the second round and took Da'Quan Bowers, so they've drafted three guys in the last couple of years, we drafted Ndamukong Suh, we also traded for Corey Williams, signed Kyle Vanden Bosch, we traded for Lawrence Jackson, we drafted Willie Young and Nick Fairley."
"Both teams have devoted a lot of resources to the defensive line and I think when you're building a defense that's a good place to start."
Since both came from the same draft, 2009 (Stafford the overall No. 1, Freeman as the 17th pick), it is inevitable comparisons will be made about the two.
"I think when it's all said and done with both of those guys, when their careers are over, no one is going to be talking about what they accomplished in year one through year two," Schwartz said. "They'll be talking about what they did in the other years, because both of those guys are going to have long careers, both are going to lead their teams to big wins and playoff wins and things like that. So what they've accomplished so far is they've set themselves up to have a great career."


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In "The Tempest," what is the relationship between Prospero and Ariel in Act 1 Scene 2 lines 189-260?
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This scene clearly demonstrates the subservience of Ariel to Prospero. Ariel creates the storm, as ordered by Prospero, then comes back and reports his success to Prospero. Prospero then tells Ariel that he has more work for him to do, which makes Ariel mad, as he was supposed to be freed from servitude to Prospero. Prospero threatens him with 12 more years of servitude if Ariel doesn't quit his complaining.
Posted by malibrarian on November 19, 2007 at 5:33 AM (Answer #1)
Ariel has great admiration and respect for his master, Prospero. He addresses Prospero with the words, "All hail, great master, grave sir, hail!" He also obeys to the letter all the commands of Prospero and enjoys telling him in detail how he carried out his plan. He delights in serving and pleasing Prospero. In turn, Prospero is greatly pleased with Ariel. When Prospero tells Ariel there is more to do, Ariel is disappointed because he believes he has earned his liberty, which Prospero had promised him. Prospero rebukes Ariel sternly, almost as a parent would a child. However, it is obvious that Ariel feels shame for demanding freedom when Prospero still needs him. He answers Prospero's questions with very short answers which suggest shame and remorse. He is reminded by Prospero how the witch, Sycorax, had imprisoned him (Ariel) in a "cloven pine," and how Prospero had freed him from this torment; thus Ariel is bound to Prospero by ties of gratitude.
Posted by malenig on August 9, 2008 at 12:37 PM (Answer #2)
master and servant
Posted by minjung119 on June 12, 2011 at 4:11 AM (Answer #3)
master and servant relationship
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Ariel shows total obedience to Prospero by saying he will do whatever he tells him to: to fly, to swim, to jump into fire and to ride on the clouds in the sky. He seems to be afraid of Prospero and obeys him out of fear
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ariel feels at home with prospero
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prospero is ariels master and arielis prosperos slave
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DENVER – In order to avoid possible disruption to the Solar*Rewards program for small-sized solar installations in Colorado, Xcel Energy, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (COSEIA) jointly propose an increase in program capacity for 2013.
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World's Biggest Solar PV Projects Under Way In SoCal
What will become the world's largest solar photovoltaic development is now in "major construction" mode in California's Antelope Valley, about 60 miles north of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Celebrates Launch of Largest Municipal Solar Program in U.S.
Los Angeles, a city more often known for its celebrity sightings and Hollywood stars, also shines bright in the solar arena.
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The Solar Impulse solar-powered airplane made history in 2010 when it embarked on the first-ever solar-powered night flight, and again in 2012 when it made the first intercontinental solar-powered flight (Europe to North Africa).
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Today the Solar Energy Industries Association released its 2007 U.S. Solar Industry Year in Review produced in conjunction with the Prometheus Institute. The report noted that 254 megawatts of photovoltaic and concentrating solar power were installed in 2007.
Senate Adopts Solar Tax Credits
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Study: Solar 'Net Metering' To Provide Over $92 Million in Benefits to California Ratepayers
A study released today by the Vote Solar Initiative finds that net-metered rooftop solar will provide more than $92 million in annual benefits to ratepayers of California's three investor-owned utilities.
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Somerset county, n.J., man pleads guilty to possession of child pornography on a laptop and dVDs
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TRENTON, N.J. – A Somerset County, N.J., man today admitted possessing child pornography on a laptop computer and DVDs at his residence, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
David W. Tuytjens, 56, of Bridgewater, N.J., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Michael A. Shipp in Trenton federal court to an Information charging him with possession of child pornography.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in Court:
In April 2011, officers from the N.J. State Parole Board examined Tuytjens' laptop computer on a visit to his residence. The parole officers conducted the visit because Tuytjens was subject to community supervision for life for prior convictions for sexual assault. The officers determined that the laptop computer contained multiple images of child pornography, which appeared to have been downloaded from the Internet. Tutyjens admitted today that he stored pictures and videos of child pornography on this laptop computer as well as on DVDs recovered from his residence.
Because of his prior conviction on sexual assault charges, the count of possessing child pornography with which Tuytjens is charged is punishable by a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison and a maximum potential penalty of 20 years, and a $250,000 fine. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 28, 2012. Tuytjens is in federal custody pending his sentencing.
U.S. Attorney Fishman credited the FBI Cyber Crimes Task Force, under the direction of
Special Agent in Charge Michael B. Ward in Newark, with the investigation leading to today's guilty plea.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney John E. Clabby of the U.S. Attorney's Office Criminal Division in Trenton.
Defense counsel: Brian P. Reilly Esq., Assistant Federal Public Defender, Trenton
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The House on Sunset (Interior) Lyricsby . From Sunset Boulevard. The main room comes into view, and NORMA, her face now bare of make-up, wearing a white negligee, her expression profoundly tormented picks up the phone, and dials. NORMA Hello, is this Gladstone 9281? Miss Schaefer! ... Miss Schaefer, you must forgive me for calling so late, but I really feel it's my duty. It's about Mr. Gillis ... You do know a Mr Gillis? Well, exactly how much do you know about him? Do you know where he lives? Do you know what he lives on? (At around this point, JOE, unseen by NORMA, steps in through the French doors and freezes in the shadows, listening.) NORMA I want to spare you A lot of sadness. I don't know what he's told you, But I can guarantee you He doesn't live with Mother, Or what you'd call a room-mate. He's just a ... I can't say it. Poor Betty, You ask him, I'd love to hear his answer. (SHE's completely taken by surprise as JOE snatches the receiver from her.) JOE That's right, Betty, why don't you ask me? Or better yet, come over and see for yourself. Yes, right now. The address is ten thousand eighty-six, Sunset Boulevard. (HE hangs up violently and turns to stare at NORMA in furious silence. SHE flinches under his gaze.) NORMA Don't hate me, Joe. I did it because I need you. Look at me. Look at my hands. Look at my face. Look under my eyes. How can I go back to work if I'm wasting away? (JOE says nothing. He is trying to control his rage.) NORMA Don't stand there hating me, Joe. Shout at me, strike me, but say you don't hate me. (But JOE, who has been looking at her with an expression of infinite contempt, deliberately turns his back on her. A distant rumble of thunder, and an orchestral interlude begins, during which the storm intensifies, a torrential tropical rain starts to fall, lightning flashes and NORMA makes her way shakily up the stairs. JOE paces, steeling himself for the coming encounter. NORMA vanishes into her bedroom. JOE finally slumps on the big sofa. Unseen by him, NORMA re-emerges quietly, on to the landing. SHE is holding a revolver. SHE sinks to the floor and waits. The shrill of the doorbell. JOE springs to his feet and hurries to let BETTY in.) JOE Come on in. (He leads BETTY into the main room. She looks around for a moment, unnerved by the size of the place.) BETTY What's going on, Joe? Why am I so scared? What was that woman saying? She sounded so weird, I don't understand ... Please can't you tell me what's happening? You said you loved me tonight. Shall I just go? Say something, Joe. (NORMA moves stealthily forward, staring down at BETTY through the balustrade.) JOE Have some pink champagne, And caviar, When you go visit with a star, The hospitality is stellar. BETTY So this is where you're living? JOE Yes, it's quite a place, Sleeps seventeen, Eight sunken tubs, A movie screen, A bowling alley in the cellar. BETTY I didn�t come to see a house, Joe. JOE Sunset Boulevard Cruise the Boulevard Win yourself a Hollywood palazzo. Sunset Boulevard Mythic Boulevard Valentino danced on the terrazzo. BETTY Who's it belong to? JOE Just look around you. BETTY That's Norma Desmond. (SHE's seen the big portrait above the fireplace. Now JOE begins to draw her attention to some of the innumerable other portraits, photographs and stills.) JOE Right on the money. That's Norma Desmond That's Norma Desmond That's Norma Desmond That's Norma Desmond. BETTY Why did she call me? JOE Give you three guesses. It's the oldest story In the book: Come see the taker being took The world is full of Joes and Normas. Older woman Very well-to-do Meets younger man A standard cue For two mechanical performers. (BETTY puts a hand over his mouth.) BETTY Just pack your things and let's go. JOE You mean all my things? Have you gone mad! Leave all the things I've never had? Leave this luxurious existence? You want me to face That one-room hell, That Murphy bed, That rancid smell, Go back to living on subsistence? It's no time to begin a new life, Now I've finally made a perfect landing. I'm afraid there's no room for a wife, Not unless she's uniquely understanding. You should go back to Artie and marry the fool And you'll always be welcome to swim in my pool. BETTY I can't look at you any more, Joe. (SHE turns and rushes blindly out of the French door, leaving it open. JOE'S head slowly sinks. HE's overcome by a wave of misery. Meanwhile, on the landing, NORMA scrambles to her feet. The revolver is no longer in evidence. SHE crosses the landing and starts off down the stairs; a flutter of movement catches JOE's eye and HE turns. NORMA stops on the stairs, temporarily halted by the fierceness of his expression, but as HE moves towards her and starts up the stairs, SHE stretches out a hand to him.) NORMA Thank you, thank you, Joe, thank you� thank you. (JOE brushes past her, brusquely shaking off her hand as SHE touches his wrist and vanishing into his room. SHE stays where SHE is, uncertain, unable to make sense of what's happening; and, suddenly, JOE reappears. HE is carrying his battered old typewriter. Calm and unhurried, HE starts off down the stairs again, as NORMA stares wildly at him.) NORMA What are you doing, Joe? (HE ignores her, continues to move evenly down the stairs.) NORMA You're not leaving me? JOE Yes, I am, Norma. NORMA You can't! Max! JOE It's been a bundle of laughs And thanks for the use of the trinkets. (He takes the gold cigarette case out of his pocket and hands it to her.) JOE A little ritzy for the copy desk Back in Dayton. (HE starts to move on, then turns back to her, his expression serious.) JOE And there's something you ought to know. I want to do you this favour: They'll never shoot that hopeless script of yours, They only wanted your car. (During this, MAX has entered below. HE looks on, helpless.) NORMA That's a lie! They still want me! What about all my fan mail? JOE It's Max who writes you letters, Your audience has vanished. They left when you weren't looking. Nothing's wrong with being fifty, Unless you're acting twenty. (HE sets off down the stairs.) NORMA I am the greatest star of them all. JOE Goodbye, Norma. (HE has spoken without looking back; so HE does not see NORMA fetch the revolver out of her pocket and point it at him.) NORMA No one ever leaves a star. (She fires. JOE looks extremely surprised but carries on walking, for the moment apparently unaffected. At the bottom of the stairs, HE lets go of the typewriter which crashes down on to the tiles. HE staggers slightly, but carries on walking. NORMA hurries after him. SHE fires twice more. MAX moves forward to the Center of the stage, aghast, for once completely at a loss.) SLOW FADE TO BLACK
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worst outback ever – every time i have gone to this outback the order is either wrong or something is just plain forgotten. portions are small and cheap. this last time they got my pick up order wrong (no dressing, cold wings, no napkins or utinsels) i called to let them know. they promised to replace the order and get it correct, again they failed. they forgot the wings and gave me the wrong dressing. i will never eat here again. its too bad one star is as low as you can rate. they dont deserve any stars.
cleanliness questionable – cleanliness is questionable. we will not be returning. portions are cheap as well.
We love Outback – Great location, staff, & food. Staff is very friendly & attentive. Food is always great & they cater to any special requests.
Saint Cloud Outback..shotty operation – Food is mediocre, poor managment. I have had to send food back more than once. I don't go there anymore...Cannot handle large groups
Kissimmee outback is much more consistant.
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Name: Sarah Lewis Jones, soprano
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
How did you first become interested in singing? I was lucky from a young age to have outstanding music teachers in public school. These teachers were committed to exposing their students to the wide variety of musical genres. I was exposed to opera while in high school – my high school music teacher is the person I will forever thank for opening up the operatic door!
Where/with whom have you studied? Robin Rice, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH and Anna Gabrieli, Boston, MA.
What is your favorite opera and why? Tosca was my very first opera in 1997 with the Opera Columbus chorus. I remember being so moved by every aspect of the score and performance. The music is so stunning and the story is so dramatic – I love every measure of the score. I have had the privilege of being in the Tosca chorus twice with Opera Columbus and loved it both times. I am so excited to be a part of it again with Florentine!
What is your dream role? Floria Tosca… of course!
If you could have dinner with any composer, who would you choose and why? Not to be too narrow minded…but I would have to say Giacomo Puccini. I spent a summer in Lucca, Italy and visited his home several times. I find his operas to be absolutely perfect. I would love to just sit and discuss his work over dinner and a bottle of wine.
Do you have any pre-performance rituals? The only thing I need is a really good night of sleep and a big latte from Starbucks.
What has been your most unusual performance to date and why? For the past two years, I have been a member of the Opera Columbus Outreach and Education Department. With these in-school tours I have had countless unusual experiences including fire alarms mid-production, children getting sick and the custodial staff cleaning up during an aria, planes flying over an outdoor stage and kids running out crying. All of this being said, the in-school tour has been a wonderful experience. Bringing opera into the schools and introducing children to this art form is amazing and so much fun!
If you were tone-deaf, what would your dream job be? If I did not sing – I would enjoy a life behind the scenes in production. Perhaps with costuming – I love it all!
What's on your Ipod right now? I listen to all types of music. Recently I have been listening to a lot of Régine Crespin and Eva Cassidy.
What are you most excited to do in Milwaukee? I am so excited to get to Milwaukee and begin a life based solely in music. The opportunity to sing every day surrounded by outstanding performers and artistic staff is every singer's dream! I also would really like to watch the Milwaukee Brewers play! Go Prince Fielder!


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Wheat Ale - Upland Brewing Company
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3.51/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
This one holds a special place in my heart in that it is from Bloomington, IN the home of my alma mater, Indiana University.
It along with Sierra Nevada and my hometown Goose Island, really introduced me to craft beer in my late teens and early twenties.
I think at the time when this brewery opened in 1998, this beer was a nice choice for one opening in a college market. Nothing too flashy and easy drinking.
Fast forward to 2014. Has it has held up over time? I say yes. For a Wheat Beer it is very approachable and I could see myself still picking this out when the mood strikes.
Upland has since moved into more adventurous brewing styles (They are know for their sours now) but this flagship is still a good solid beer.
Go Big Red and pick up an Upland Wheat Ale!
Serving type: bottle
01-13-2014 04:01:42 | More by PBIU
4/5 rDev +12.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 ounce bottle into pint glass, bottled in 07/2013. Pours very hazy golden straw color with a 2 finger dense white head with good retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Light spotty soapy lacing clings down the glass. Aromas of big lemon, pear, apple, orange peel, coriander, clove, pepper, wheat, biscuit, herbal, grass, and yeast earthiness. Damn nice aromas with good balance and complexity of malt, yeast, and spice notes; with good strength. Taste of lemon, orange peel, pear, apple, coriander, clove, wheat, biscuit, grass, herbal, and yeast earthiness. Lingering notes of lemon, pear, apple, orange peel, coriander, clove, biscuit, wheat, herbal, and yeast earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Very nice balance and robustness of malt, spice, and yeast ester flavors; with a good malt/yeast flavor balance and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a fairly creamy and smooth mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with zero warming present after the finish as expected of 4.5%. Overall this is a damn good witbier. All around good robustness and balance of malt, spice, and yeast ester flavors; and very smooth and easy to drink. A very enjoyable offering.
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01-13-2014 00:30:39 | More by superspak
2.7/5 rDev -24.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
From: Gifted by KR, thanks
Date: Bottled 2013-09-??
Glass: Standard US pint glass
Upland's Wheat Ale is a fairly straightforward, simple Belgian-style wheat beer in the tradition of Blue Moon: excessive sweetness, overdone spices and no significant yeast character. This was disappointing, as the aroma was somewhat pleasing, leading to a fairly unpleasant drink overall. One I'd pass on.
Pours a 1cm tall head of white colored foam, made up of small, medium, and large-sized bubbles, creating a spongy appearance. Retention is below average, the foam lasting under one minute in descent to a modest ring around the perimeter of the glass and a small island of residual lace resting atop the body. Lacing on the sides of the glass is poor, with little more than a few dots clinging to the walls. Body is a medium-dark golden yellow in color, with light bringing out pale golden yellow hues. Carbonation visible through the hazy body, moderate in number and activity.
Aroma of sweetness clearly from wheat malt with additions of coriander and orange zest that give a smooth herbal sweetness with a bit of citric tang from the orange. There's also a very faint hint of yeast in the background if one inhales deeply enough. Not particularly complex or deep, but enjoyable.
Unlike the aroma, the flavor is fairly dull and watery, a mix of overdone coriander and dried orange zest atop a fairly flat wheat malt sweetness, with little depth or complexity aside from hints of clove. Front of palate features a somewhat cloying sweetness that comes across as similar to what coriander-orange-flavored 7-up would be like: syrup-like malt sweetness with too much orange zest and coriander. Mid-palate experiences a better blend of bread-like wheat malt flavors and sweetness mixed with still strong, but more balanced orange and coriander, with hints of clove-like phenols that were most likely produced by the yeast. Back of palate tastes too strong of spices, with coriander being overdone; this is joined to clove-like phenolic characters from the yeast, orange, and rather subdued wheat malt influences. Aftertaste of lightly grainy wheat flavors combined with slightly tart orange peel, residual coriander, spicy phenolics, and a mild overall sweetness.
Beer is light to medium-light in body, with carbonation of medium intensity, resulting in a foamy (9/10) and smooth (1/10) mouthfeel that's quite pillowy with foam, but a bit watery around the edges. Closes dry, with light stickiness clinging to the palate and lips.
Serving type: bottle
01-06-2014 07:12:13 | More by falloutsnow
3.61/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a hazy, bright golden color. Medium, 2 finger head retains ok and laces just a bit. The scent of this beer is classic witbier, with light wheat, some clove, and just a touch of peppery spiciness. Taste follows the scent very closely. Just a hint of banana fruitiness is in the taste of this beer to go along with the clove and spiciness. Light and highly carbonated across the tongue. Very easy to drink.
Overall, a pretty good American interpretation of an Old World classic style. Not as spicy or fruity as some of the European versions, but that's a plus in my book.
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12-31-2013 22:03:24 | More by boilermakerbrew
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Three talented Roanoke chefs are teaming up for a special dinner that will benefit the Local Environmental Agriculture Project, the non-profit behind the farmers markets at Grandin, West End, Lick Run (10th Street) and Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
The five-course meal will be prepared by Nathaniel Sloan of Local Roots Restaurant, Aaron Deal of The River and Rail, and Mark Baldwin of Blue Ridge Catering. The dinner will take place at Local Roots Restaurant on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. The ticket price of $60 includes alcoholic beverages and gratuity. Live music will be provided as entertainment.
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Click-and-collect has proven to be a popular service among shoppers, with UK retailer Argos revealing that its 'check and reserve' service accounted for 31% of total online sales in Q4 2012.
Similarly, Halfords introduced click-and-collect three years ago and now 86% of all its sales are for in-store collection.
The main benefit is the added convenience of being able to choose when and where to collect your purchases, rather than wasting time searching different stores for items that may or may not be in stock.
A new Econsultancy survey into Christmas shopping habits found that 45% of online consumers used reserve and collect over the Christmas period, which underlines the fact that retailers need to cater to customer demand for convenient delivery services.
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by David Moth 13 February 2014 11:22am 0 comments
Pinterest drove an unprecedented amount of traffic to retail sites in Q4 2013 achieving a 50% quarter-over-quarter increase in revenue-per-visit (RPV).
In fact, Pinterest has overtaken Facebook for UK referral revenue and is expected to do the same in the USA this year.
This should come as no surprise. The business case for retailers investing in Pinterest is well past the tipping point. With over 70m global users, Pinterest is now the third most popular social network.
Also, with the amount of Pinterest Pin it buttons overtaking the amount of Facebook Likes on product pages, retailers are realising that Pinterest is a key way to drive sales.
by Christopher Ratcliff 12 February 2014 09:37am 2 comments
Here are some of the most interesting digital marketing statistics we saw last week.
Statistics include Christmas shopping, eBay's referral traffic, mobile marketing, content marketing and how millennials use social.
For more digital marketing stats, check out our Internet Statistics Compendium.
by David Moth 13 December 2013 10:44am 5 comments
Referral traffic from eBay to Argos increased by almost a third between October and November, thanks in part to a new click-and-collect partnership between the two retailers.
In September eBay signed a deal that enabled its customers to collect purchases from Argos' UK stores, giving the online retailer a permanent foothold on the high street.
Argos currently achieves around 25% of its overall traffic from referrals, of which eBay now accounts for 11%. This equated to more than 600,000 visits in November.
by David Moth 11 December 2013 13:03pm 0 comments
Reserve-and-collect services are becoming ever more important for ecommerce retailers as consumers increasingly expect to be able to pick up their purchases when and where they choose.
In the past few weeks Asda has said it is looking to expand it click-and-collect service by installing collection points in new locations, which may include petrol forecourts, tube stations and university campuses.
Similarly Selfridges has opened a new drive-thru collection point on London's Oxford Street, while a new service called StreetHub has launched with a view to helping small, independent retailers tap into the click-and-collect trend.
With this in mind, I thought it would be useful to round up some stats which show just why retailers are so keen to provide new delivery services to their customers.
by David Moth 18 November 2013 12:43pm 8 comments
Argos has launched a new Gift Guide minisite that aims to provide struggling shoppers with inspiration for Christmas presents.
It sits separately from the retailer's existing ecommerce site but is linked to from its homepage.
The guide is part of Argos' plans to secure its share of the whopping amount spent online over the festive season, which is predicted to reach £20.4bn in the final two months of this year.
To find out whether Argos' Gift Guide will help to capture some additional sales, I browsed the site for Christmas inspiration.
by David Moth 06 November 2013 09:58am 2 comments
Ebay has launched 'Click and Collect' for UK merchants, who will be able to use their own collection services or utilise the click and collect points at Argos stores.
This is to be followed in 2014 by eBay Now, a pilot one-hour delivery service beginning in London.
Amazon lockers and Amazon Collect+ stores are also springing up, as well as many supermarkets allowing timed locker collection of online orders, so it seems the click and collect invasion is gathering pace.
by Ben Davis 24 September 2013 15:21pm 2 comments
Almost two-thirds of consumers (63%) have bought products online before collecting them in-store at least once in the past 12 months, while 16% use reserve-and-collect at least once a month.
Overall around a fifth (22%) of consumers said they have never used the service, which is actually a very slight increase compared to 2012 when the figure stood at 20%.
Even so, the data highlights the continuing importance of reserve-and-collect services for multichannel retailers as a sales tool. The Multichannel Retail Survey, conducted using the Toluna survey tool, also found that 50% of respondents had abandoned a purchase online due to unsatisfactory delivery options.
by David Moth 29 August 2013 10:01am 1 comment
Last week I wrote an article that asked whether Argos is doing enough to integrate digital technologies into its print catalogue.
The retailer has a number of QR codes dotted throughout the magazine as well as ads for its click-and-collect service, but I felt that it could do more to embed extra content within its pages.
As it turns out, Argos has actually been trialling an interactive catalogue in the north east of England that uses Blippar's augmented reality technology.
Argos was nice enough to send me a copy of its special edition, so here's a look at how the technology works...
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While strolling around Farringdon the other day I was handed a copy of the new Argos catalogue by a cheery store employee.
Having already reviewed several of Argos' digital products, including its mobile app, I thought it would be interesting to see how the company integrates digital elements into its catalogue.
Print has long been the backbone of Argos' business and no doubt still is, yet as times change digital will become a more important revenue stream.
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A Systematic Genetic Assessment of 1,433 Sequence Variants of Unknown Clinical Significance in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 Breast Cancer–Predisposition Genes The American Journal of Human Genetics, Volume 81, Issue 5, 1 November 2007, Pages 873-883 Douglas F. Easton, Amie M. Deffenbaugh, Dmitry Pruss, Cynthia Frye, Richard J. Wenstrup, Kristina Allen-Brady, Sean V. Tavtigian, Alvaro N.A. Monteiro, Edwin S. Iversen, Fergus J. Couch and David E. Goldgar Abstract Mutation screening of the breast and ovarian cancer–predisposition genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 is becoming an increasingly important part of clinical practice. Classification of rare nontruncating sequence variants in these genes is problematic, because it is not known whether these subtle changes alter function sufficiently to predispose cells to cancer development. Using data from the Myriad Genetic Laboratories database of nearly 70,000 full-sequence tests, we assessed the clinical significance of 1,433 sequence variants of unknown significance (VUSs) in the BRCA genes. Three independent measures were employed in the assessment: co-occurrence in trans of a VUS with known deleterious mutations; detailed analysis, by logistic regression, of personal and family history of cancer in VUS-carrying probands; and, in a subset of probands, an analysis of cosegregation with disease in pedigrees. For each of these factors, a likelihood ratio was computed under the hypothesis that the VUSs were equivalent to an "average" deleterious mutation, compared with neutral, with respect to risk. The likelihood ratios derived from each component were combined to provide an overall assessment for each VUS. A total of 133 VUSs had odds of at least 100:1 in favor of neutrality with respect to risk, whereas 43 had odds of at least 20:1 in favor of being deleterious. VUSs with evidence in favor of causality were those that were predicted to affect splicing, fell at positions that are highly conserved among BRCA orthologs, and were more likely to be located in specific domains of the proteins. In addition to their utility for improved genetics counseling of patients and their families, the global assessment reported here will be invaluable for validation of functional assays, structural models, and in silico analyses. Abstract | Full Text | PDF (746 kb) |
A Novel Y-Chromosome Variant Puts an Upper Limit on the Timing of First Entry into the Americas The American Journal of Human Genetics, Volume 73, Issue 3, 1 September 2003, Pages 700-705 Mark Seielstad, Nadira Yuldasheva, Nadia Singh, Peter Underhill, Peter Oefner, Peidong Shen and R. Spencer Wells Full Text | PDF (232 kb) |
Breakpoint Cloning and Haplotype Analysis Indicate a Single Origin of the Common Inv(10)(p11.2q21.2) Mutation among Northern Europeans The American Journal of Human Genetics, Volume 78, Issue 5, 1 May 2006, Pages 878-883 Mette Gilling, Jörn S. Dullinger, Stefan Gesk, Simone Metzke-Heidemann, Reiner Siebert, Thomas Meyer, Karen Brondum-Nielsen, Niels Tommerup, Hans-Hilger Ropers, Zeynep Tümer, Vera M. Kalscheuer and N. Simon Thomas Abstract The pericentric inv(10)(p11.2q21.2) mutation has been frequently identified in cytogenetic laboratories, is phenotypically silent, and is considered to be a polymorphic variant. Cloning and sequencing of the junction fragments on 10p11 and 10q21 revealed that neither inversion breakpoint directly involved any genes or repetitive sequences, although both breakpoint regions contain a number of repeats. All 20 apparently unrelated inv(10) families in our study had identical breakpoints, and detailed haplotype analysis showed that the inversions were identical by descent. Thus, although considered a common variant, inv(10)(p11.2q21.2) has a single ancestral founder among northern Europeans. Abstract | Full Text | PDF (393 kb) |
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The American Journal of Human Genetics, Volume 73, Issue 4, 748-767, 1 October 2003
Brian J. Miller1, Daolong Wang3, Ralf Krahe2, 5 and Fred A. Wright2, 3, 4, ,
1 College of Medicine and Public Health The Ohio State University, Columbus
2 Program in Human Cancer Genetics, The Ohio State University, Columbus
3 Department of Biostatistics University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
4 Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
5 Section of Cancer Genetics, Department of Molecular Genetics, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston
Somatic loss of heterozygosity (LOH) has been widely reported in breast cancer as a means of identifying putative tumor-suppressor genes. However, individual studies have rarely spanned more than a single chromosome, and the varying criteria used to declare LOH complicate efforts to formally differentiate regions of consistent versus sporadic (random) loss. We report here the compilation of an extensive database from 151 published LOH studies of breast cancer, with summary data from >15,000 tumors and primary allelotypes from >4,300 tumors. Allelic loss was evaluated at 1,168 marker loci, with large variation in the density of informative observations across the genome. Using studies in which primary allelotype information was available, we employed a likelihood-based approach with a formal chromosomal instability and selection model. The approach seeks direct evidence for preferential loss at each locus compared with nearby loci, accounts for heterogeneity across studies, and enables the direct comparison of candidate regions across the genome. Striking preferential loss was observed (in descending order of significance) in specific regions of chromosomes 7q, 16q, 13q, 17p, 8p, 21q, 3p, 18q, 2q, and 19p, as well as other regions, in many cases coinciding with previously identified candidate genes or known fragile sites. Many of these observations were not possible from any single LOH study, and our results suggest that many previously reported LOH results are not systematic or reproducible. Our approach provides a comparative framework for further investigation of regions exhibiting LOH and identifies broad genomic regions for which there exist few data.