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Superfight Kickboxing Bout between Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic vs Loren Javier Jorge. K-1 Rising 2012 took place in in Madrid, Spain, on May 27th, 2012.
Good for CroCop.
CC looked like he wanted it, just a lil more. ♠
Good on ya.
nice crocop
K-1 is stupid. Why do they insist on having a Japanese ref???
yay for Crocop!!!
Im glad that Cro Cop got the win but the end there looked a bit more than fabricated. Lauren could have got up it seemed. It also didn't seem like he was hit with anything 2 hard, maybe im worng and it was an accumulation of punches but it was not impressive. I think Lauren was either told to quit or Lauren just stuck to his name and fought it out like a girl.
fixed and crocop back to small roids
That guy quit…he stands up a second after the count, if he was gonna quit like that he should have atleast sat down and feigned exhaustion or injury..
It's good to see the Croation Sensation fighting. It's good to see him find a career that allows he to keep fighting after the UFC.
F*** the conversations of Brock being in the UFC HOF. Play some old Pride Cro Cop on the free UFC channel. Give the new fans to MMA a taste of what made this sport in the early days.
Because K-1 started in Japan.
was that a fight or sparring either way boring
Very good for Mirko!
happy for cro-cop.. always a guy i enjoyed watching weather he won or lost!! but sadly to me he just doesnt look as crisp with his boxing as he used to..
@Bruno-Do these videos work on Mac Safari? Since I have seen them posted they just do a count down and never begin.
Bruno: They work on my iPad with Safari.
Dont get up at 11 seconds.
must feel good after all the recent ass dives in the UFc
made my day
Thank you Bruno. I will try to see if I can figure out my challenge.
why did he ever come to the ufc?…not sure why Dana recruits these one deminsional fighters that never pan out
Why did he come to the ufc? $$$$$$$$$ cro cop was a draw for a little while. also great example of why k1 , boxing have brain damage when they are old. you get your bell rung and you can keep coming back for more. love the fact that mma stops the fight before this happens


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Spring is Here and There's Plenty to Celebrate
Posted by admin in Golf Packages, Spring in Teton Valley on April 1st, 2014
Spring is Here and There's Plenty to Celebrate at Teton Springs Resort & Club
Yes, it's that time of year when our thoughts stray from sliding on snow to swinging a club and casting a line. For some, this may seem a tad premature given that terrific skiing and snowboarding remains a viable option in the Teton Mountains well into April. However, even for those of us who embrace Teton Valley winters with every ounce of our being, there's something magical that comes with the arrival of spring and the promise of warm weather pursuits. So now Grand Targhee's current base depth of 145 inches takes on new significance, and that's plenty of run-off this spring. We can expect big water flowing into our local rivers and we all know what that means – long hours at the fly-tying bench. It also means lush fairways and perfectly manicured greens on the Headwaters course at Teton Springs.
This is all great news for our guests, who will begin their journey to Teton Springs Lodge & Spa and Yellowstone-Teton country, starting May 1st, when the "Suite Knots" Summer get-away package makes its 2014 debut.
You don't have to be a diehard fisherman to know that the early bird does indeed catch the worm, especially if that worm is a trophy size brown trout on the Henry's Fork River. The lodge offers up one of the deluxe one-bedroom suites as bait in this early-season package, but the three, four and five bedroom luxury mountain log cabins should always be considered. These homes are elegant, yet homey, and surprisingly affordable. Guys with nothing but golf on their mind, families, corporate groups, ladies on their annual hiking getaway, you name it – these units are grabbed early.
Teton Springs once again joins forces with our region's expert fly fishing guides; there's practically a guarantee that you'll fill your quota of trout with these pros behind the oars. And, it never hurts to arrive a day or two early. Take some time to get acclimated, savor a massage at the Stillwaters Spa, visit the local fishing shops to see what's working, and spend some time on the resort's private ponds.
There's no better place to shake winter kinks from that fly casting technique so you're battle ready to conquer the Northern Rockies most acclaimed rivers.
Another sign that winter is definitely in our rear-view mirror comes with the opening of the Headwaters Golf Club. Depending on snow melt, we've teed it up on this extraordinary course as early as mid to late April. We can only hope. This summer they'll be excitement buzzing; as Headwaters celebrates its 10th birthday! As with any milestone, it's always impossible to believe so much time has passed. However, when one plays this world-class course, with its mature trees and thick lush grass, you get the sense Headwaters has been here forever.
It was the late 90′s when Byron Nelson, golf's most legendary player, and definitely golf's most revered ambassador, graced a local resident's property, a large swath of farmland that was destined to become both the Headwaters 18-hole course, and the par-3 course. There was a groundbreaking event, quite the celebration, the golf course just the beginning of the full-service resort that Teton Springs would become, and thus a new era for the charming, sleepy town of Victor Idaho. I was lucky enough to attend this party and actually spent a few minutes talking to my all-time personal hero Byron Nelson. He was everything I imagined and more; sweet, genuine, humble, generous of heart and thrilled to be bringing his course design & such a dynamic project to eastern Idaho. Turns out,
Headwaters was sadly Bryon's last course design. PGA touring professional Steve Jones and one of the top golf architects, Gary Stephenson, were also there. I'll never forget it.
Sandwiched between the Teton and Big Hole Mountains, and with spectacular vistas in every direction, players are easily distracted by the views. There's also the occasional moose or deer cruising through and it's better to hold up play when the resident Bald Eagle decides to takes a break in the middle of the fairway. Headwaters is a championship level course for sure, and through the years has hosted its share of prestigious professional and amateur events. But the mark of a truly great course is how welcoming it is, user friendly for all ability levels. Headwaters personifies that. The set of five tee boxes on each hole insures that the high handicapper and scratch player will easily coexist here.
Both the 18-hole and part-3 Headwaters courses are private, but, guests staying in the Lodge or in one of the luxury mountain log homes that dot the resort are entitled to all of the club privileges typically afforded to the members only. Families often gravitate to the par-3, which is a total blast to play and forgiving for the beginner and the low handicapper looking to perfect their iron play. It's relaxed and the perfect venue for setting up that corporate tournament. There are Spring vacation packages to suit everyone early season, particularly the ultra affordable spring Stay & Play Packages.
In between rounds, lodging guests can take a well-deserved dip in the 25 meter pool, or, soak up the rays on the sunning decks, where lunch service is also served by the new culinary team at Teton Springs. If you live in the area or, simply planning on spending part of your summer in the Tetons, membership to the Headwaters & Sports Club makes the most sense. Contact Headwaters general manager Sean to talk about living the dream at Teton Springs (208.787.8008). Check out all of our wonderful Spring and Summer activities in the Teton Valley.
Happy Anniversary Headwaters and hats off to you Mr. Byron Nelson. We'll be sure to enjoy many more glorious years enjoying your brilliant creation at Teton Springs…
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Seasons Colliding in the Teton Valley
Posted by admin in Golf Packages, Grand Teton Lodging, Heli Skiing, Hotels Jackson Hole, Vacation Packages on October 11th, 2013
This is a very conflicting time of year for many people. We mourn the end of summer but when the time comes, we can't wait for the magnificent fall season we're typically treated to in Teton Valley. It's definitely been a tad strange this year. It almost felt like the foliage around Teton Valley was also resisting the transition into a new season. I was starting to think the trees would never change colors. We waited, and waited, and suddenly overnight there they were, the magnificent gold, orange and yellow leaves replacing summer's green. A man and woman driving along Highway 31 into Victor stopped me today as I walked and asked, "Do you live here; this valley is the most beautiful place!" Sometimes it takes a stranger's view of our world to remind us how lucky we are to live here.
Beautiful Scenery in Idaho and the Northern Rockies
ROAD TRIP – Speaking of strangers. If you're a stranger to the scenic byway that takes you from Teton Valley to Island Park and into West Yellowstone, rectify that as soon as possible. This is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking drives in North America and a key reason why guests visit Teton Springs Lodge & Spa this time of year. To feel the full impact of this drive, it's important that you start your engines in Victor. The views and points of interest officially start here. Most of us "locals" have taken this route, long before tourism gurus officially designated it as one the "Top 10 Scenic Drives in the Northern Rockies."
The temporary closure of Yellowstone shouldn't discourage. Between Teton Valley and West Yellowstone there's plenty to see and do. It's worth the trip just to sample the gem of eastern Idaho, the Mesa Falls Scenic ByWay. You'll hear the Upper and Lower Mesa Falls long before you see them. The Falls are so spectacular, a real treasure. And, to experience the full assault of fall colors that border the Falls, I would get going. This loop also claims Harriman State park and the famous Henry's Fork of the Snake River. Wouldn't hurt to pack the fly rod.
The Headwaters Club at Teton Springs – Pristine Beauty
There are also quite a few of us hanging onto the golf season with every morsel of our being. Watching the course maintenance crew at the Headwaters Club at Teton Springs preparing this baby for its winter hibernation is like saying good-bye to a good friend you won't see for the next 5 months or so. It's not a good feeling. It wouldn't hurt nearly as much if Headwaters wasn't in such pristine shape. Really, the only hint that things are indeed winding down are the brilliant hues that enclose the resort, colors that easily mirror the most blazing sunset. This time of year the camera is the most important accessory in your bag. The fairways are pristine and the putting surfaces smooth & true. Good bye old friend, for now.
Thanks goodness the Stillwaters Spa & Salon is always there to take care of us! Right now there are a lot of happy guests at Teton Springs enjoying a little pampering, both in their sweet lodge room and with a much needed massage or facial. This fall get-away package is definitely a reason to drop everything and take care of you!
From the hotel at Teton Springs you can see the snow-capped mountains so our thoughts and obsessions quickly turn to the next great thing – snowsports. With our October storms this year it's not a stretch to get our hopes up and envision hitting the slopes, or perhaps strapping on our backcountry gear, a tad earlier this season. We've seen it too many times here in Yellowstone-Teton country.
Relax in Luxury at Teton Springs
Besides the obvious, which are the incredible facilities at Teton Springs Lodge & Spa, visitors often choose this boutique hotel because of its brilliant location.
The founding fathers of Teton Springs sure knew what they were doing when they placed this first rate resort in the heart of Victor. It's exquisitely positioned just about equal distance to the two best ski resorts in the Cowboy State, Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
Targhee, a true neighbor in Teton Valley, is easily accessible with literally three turns from Teton Springs. It's such a pretty drive as you wind up the Targhee Road you almost wish it would last longer. The Jackson Hole Ski area is also just three turns away in the other direction, with a hop, skip and jump over Teton Pass. It's never too early to book those ski vacation packages at Teton Springs. Idaho skiing looms on the horizon.
We have so much to look forward to.
From Fishing Lines to Powder Lines
Posted by admin in Fly Fishing The Tetons, General, Golf Packages, Grand Teton Lodging on September 27th, 2013
O.K. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Yes it's true that we're having the second official snowfall of the season. Just last week the mountains, at least the peaks, were blanketed in the white stuff we so covet. Same thing is happening this week, but now we see the snow line drop closer and closer to the valley floor. It's enough to really get the ski and snowboard juices flowing!
But hey, not so fast! Given the moisture we've enjoyed this month, the golf courses are green and lush, probably in the best shape of the season frankly. I played the Headwaters Golf Course at Teton Springs Resort this week.
Stay and Play Golf Packages
It was later in the day when there wasn't a whisper of wind and the late September light was breathtaking on the course and the surrounding mountains. Gosh, it's tough to beat the fall season for the cool, crisp days and the way the air and sun caress your face. Teton Springs Lodge & Spa offers a "Stay & Play" Golf Package and it's circling back for a repeat performance beginning October 1. This gives everyone who loves the game a chance to play this remarkable course while lapping up the luxury a room in the lodge so graciously provides.
That's the beauty of Teton Valley. We know warm days will be back so let the snow pile high on the mountains while we sneak in the last month or so of doing all the pre winter things we love. There's fewer and fewer drift boats flying by on the highway for sure, but guaranteed there's still plenty of browns and rainbows to net on the local rivers. The solitude that comes with dropping a line in the Teton River or South Fork is reason enough to fly fish this time of year. You practically have the best open water and riffles all to yourself.
Biking Around the Most Beautiful Scenery
Biking is another terrific way to breeze thru autumn in Teton Valley. Guests at Teton Springs Lodge & Spa head over to Fitzgerald's in downtown Victor for a fabulous cup of java (some say the best coffee in town!), rent the cool road or mountain bike and head out to any number of Teton Valley destinations. The staff at Fitzgerald's are the local experts and work hard to make every cycling experience your best. A hotel group just did the "Rails to Trails" tour from Tetonia to Ashton, with the help of Fitzgerald's crew and came back with amazing tales. This is a gorgeous trek over old railroad bridges and restored rail trestles thru Teton and Freemont County's most spectacular countryside. Kudos to Idaho Parks & Rec for this one. Can you imagine this same ride now that the leaves are changing colors?!
Grant Teton Brewing – The 208
One thing this bike group packed plenty of for their two day trek to Ashton (why rush?!) was the latest and greatest signature brew produced right here in Teton Valley at Grand Teton Brewing. It's aptly called "208," which of course is Idaho's area code. Wish I could take credit for that marketing genius; it's easy to remember the name of this "born and raised in Idaho" session ale (as their promotion goes), but this brew is also memorable for its crisp taste which is extremely pleasing to the palate. This beer is definitely 100% pure, just like the state that gave it birth.
The Stillwaters Spa & Salon at Teton Springs continues to tempt us with special "shoulder season" offers. They'll extend your massage from 60 to 90 minutes while also decreasing the price. They're also highlighting lots of great new products so time for a bit of indulgence.
And while you're scooping up the off-season specials, be sure to buy that ski pass at the pre-season deals. Dreams at a discount. That's what you get this time of year. Gosh, I love Fall!


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TYSONS CORNER, Va., April 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of enterprise software platforms, today announced that A.C. Moore, the popular New Jersey-based arts and crafts retailer, has released a new mobile app for its customers, powered by the MicroStrategy Alert Platform. Founded in 1985, A.C. Moore is a specialty retailer selling arts, crafts, and floral merchandise with over 140 stores along the East Coast.
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I would love to connect with students. In addition or instead of attending the Schmooze, I am available for one:one meetings during the weekend. Drop me an email and we'll arrange a time to meet. I arrive on Thursday.
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The guidelines are based on research on the health benefits of exercise and the concern about high numbers of inactive adults and children. Each age group can have substantial health benefits by following the guidelines.
Exercise for Children and Adolescents (ages 6 to 17)
- Each Day: Do 1 hour (60 minutes) or more of physical activity. Most of the 1 hour or more a day should be either moderate-intensity or vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity.
- 3 Days a Week: Do vigorous-intensity activities at least three days a week.
- 3 Days a Week: Do muscle-strengthening exercise and bone-strengthening activity on at least 3 days per week.
Exercise for Adults (ages 18 to 64)
- Each Week: Do 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate-intensity (such as brisk walking) or 1 hour and 15 minutes (75 minutes) a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity (such as running) or an equivalent combination of moderate-intensity and vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity. These aerobic activities should be done for at least 10 minutes at a time, and it is best to spread them out throughout the week.
- You get more health benefits by increasing to 5 hours (300 minutes) a week of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity or 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity physical activity, or an equivalent combination of both.
- 2 or More Days a Week: Do muscle-strengthening activities that involve all major muscle groups two or more days per week.
Exercise for Older Adults (ages 65 and older)
- Follow the adult guidelines.
- Do exercises that maintain or improve balance if you are at risk of falls.
- If you have a chronic condition that makes exercise difficult, do as much as you can manage to do and avoid inactivity.
Do You Need a Doctor's Advice?The health benefits of exercise far outweigh the risks, according to the guidelines. Some activity is better than no activity. If you do not have a diagnosed chronic condition or symptoms, such as chest pain, dizziness or joint pain, you don't need to consult your doctor about starting an exercise program.
Exercise for Adults with DisabilitiesFollow the adult guidelines. If this is not possible, these persons should be as physically active as their abilities allow. They should avoid inactivity.
Exercise for Children and Adolescents with DisabilitiesDiscuss physical activity with the child's health care provider to find the appropriate kind of physical activity for them. If possible, try to meet the guideline amounts for children and adolescents. Avoid inactivity.
Exercise for Pregnant and Postpartum WomenThe minimum recommendation for healthy women is at least 2 hours and 30 minutes a week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity. Women who have been enjoying vigorous-intensity activity or higher amounts of activity can continue to do so through pregnancy unless they have a change in condition.
Health Benefits of ExerciseWhat is the evidence that physical activity reduces your health risks and improves your quality of life? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services rates the evidence of scientific studies.
Health Benefits of Exercise for Adults and Older AdultsStrong Evidence of Health Benefits
- Lower risk of:
- Early death
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Type 2 diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Adverse blood lipid profile
- Metabolic syndrome
- Colon and breast cancers
- Prevention of weight gain
- Weight loss when combined with diet
- Improved cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness
- Prevention of falls
- Reduced depression
- Better cognitive function (older adults)
- Better functional health (older adults)
- Reduced abdominal obesity
- Weight maintenance after weight loss
- Lower risk of hip fracture
- Increased bone density
- Improved sleep quality
- Lower risk of lung and endometrial cancers
Health Benefits of Exercise for Children and AdolescentsStrong Evidence
- Improved cardiorespiratory endurance and muscular fitness
- Favorable body composition
- Improved bone health
- Improved cardiovascular and metabolic health biomarkers
- Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression
Source: 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, Office of Disease Prevention & Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. updated 10/7/2008. Accessed 10/9/2008.


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James "Melvin" William Sapp, 77, Marion, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. He was born in Kokomo, to the late James and Anna Grace (Baker) Sapp. He married Marilyn McCarter on Dec. 4, 1954. She survives.
He has been a pastor since 1962, pastoring in Frankfort, Seymour, Kokomo, and currently in Marion, at Bethel Worship Center for 22 years. Church was his life. He retired from Marion Housing Authority maintenance department in 2000. He had a talent to fix anything, including people. He was extremely optimistic and was well known for his saying, "I've never had it so good."
Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday at Bethel Worship Center, 1715 E. 38th St., Marion, with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. Burial will be in Grant Memorial Park, Marion. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bethel Worship Center.
Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Sapp, Marion; daughter, Robbi (Mike) Henson, Marion; sons, Michael (Deborah) Sapp, Fort Worth, Texas, Randy (Lisa) Sapp, Westfield, and Steve (Shelli) Sapp, Sweetser; grandchildren, Mike Jr. (Tonya) Henson, Tasha (Nathan) Dalton, Lauren (Nathan) Calzada, Tiffany Sapp, Kara (Sam) Brooks, Ryan (Stephanie) Sapp, Tyler Sapp, Mackenzie Sapp and Christian Sapp; great-grandchildren, Kayla, Kathryn, Alexis, Trey, Makenna, Baylea, Ben, Bryar, Jack and Baby Brooks; sister, Carolyn Royer; and host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Beatrice Harrell.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Bethel Worship Center, 1715 E. 38th St., Marion, IN 46952. Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46952. Online condolences may be made at


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The no-menu family affair..
Hunan is a family run Chinese restaurant which has occupied a little corner in Chelsea/Pimlico for decades. Chef Peng (the daddy) leads the kitchen and Michael (the son) looks after the FOH and the wine list. Despite its name, Hunan does not serve Hunanese Chinese cuisine but is a purveyor of unique and (at times) inventive Taiwanese cooking. And like eating in a family setting, you have no choice but to eat what the "family" makes. This "no menu" – composed of 16 odd dishes adequately portioned for the whole table to try – is particularly great for those who eat a lot (me) as you (I) can feel free to ask for more within a set price of roughly £30 per person for lunch and £40 (ish) for dinner. The ambiance is that of an elegant neighbourhood restaurant – bustling, relaxed and with better service than your preconception of a Chinese restaurant.
A marathon meal
At Hunan, there are three things you should bear in mind. First, as I have been a solo diner at Hunan a few times, I strongly advise you find a few lovable (boy)friend(s) to share the meal with. This is simply because a 16-or-more-course meal will make you feel like it has been going on and on and on and on and on and on…just like a marathon of food. Good food. You should also go with an empty stomach (my no.2 point). Last, a long menu can fall into repetitions. Hunan can suffer from that, yet depending on the day and what dishes they decide to give you. Apart from notifying the FOH of your allergies, you may also inform them of your likes and dislikes – spicy, fishy, offal-y, duck-y or lobster-y. They usually do their best to accommodate your needs.
And this is how it went.
Chicken Lettuce Wrap was pleasant and not exaggeratedly seasoned. The coarsely minced chicken was sauteed with chopped carrots, onions, spring onions and garlic. Full of bites, with an umami salty-ness from the soy sauce and a refreshing touch from iceberg lettuce. Pig's Ears were stuffed with pork paste and served with soy dressing. I liked the crunchy contrast between the soft-bone-like ears and the fine paste. Seaweed Wrapped Tofu was dim-sum-like and served braised in starchy chilli sauce. There was a little indication of heat. The same could be said for fish braised with chilli, ginger and pickled mustard leaves, which stood out for its big tang. Steamed prawn creatively formed a case for this flavoursome spinach "dumpling". The dish was toppled with a kind of ginger, soy and spring onion sauce. The prawn was nicely cooked and quite springy. Tripe braised in chilli oil was h-a-w-t. The tripe retained some musty taste but soaked up the fragrant and fiery oil + soy sauce concoction very well. Scallops and Cucumber was an okay dish but I found the taste of the scallops washed away by the watery cucumber slices and the potent soy-based sauce. The next was what I believed to be Pumpkin Balls in Chilli Sauce. Despite the fact that I enjoyed it, I could experience only the crispy bean curd skin and the chilli sauce. Frog Legs was a stir fry dish with a delicious entourage of minced chicken, chives and chilli oil. A success. The firm frog meat fell of the bone very nicely; the chive added perfume and crunchy stringy-ness. A success of one did lead to my feeling nonchalant for another – tender beef stripes stir fried with re-hydrated chilli and spring onions. Correctly prepared. The beef tasted like beef (which I find very rare in most Chinese restaurants). It didn't have as much a wow factor. Beef Shin with Pancake Roll (served cold) was by far a major disappointment as it arrived way too cold. I would describe my experience as eating a stump of hardened flour with chilled hoisin sauce. That said, Crispy Pork Intestines were a revelation. The intestines were expertly marinated and roasted for a perfect crust. They tasted very much like char siu but with a clever enhancement of gummy texture vis-a-vis crispy-ness. It worked brilliantly with a controlled drizzling of sweet hoisin. Crispy Cuttlefish was served with a sweet and (very) spicy chilli syrup (made from fresh and dried chilli). Explosive and crusty. Another success. The chilli aftertaste was extinguished by Stir Fried Lamb with Baby Chinese Celery. The "celery" was very close to asparagus in taste, texture and juicy-ness. The meal concluded with generically good banana fritters with vanilla ice cream. There were, certainly, ups and downs but for the most part of this meal and many others I find Hunan relatively enjoyable. I also like the fact that the food at Hunan barely oozed MSG.
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Would You Stick Tweezers In This Power Strip?April 19, 2011 7:59 am
Products don't always perform as advertised. In some cases, that's a major concern. The $70 Wet Circuits 4-outlet power strip claims it is resistant to water and you can stick tweezers into the sockets without electrocuting yourself to death. Techland's Doug Aamoth put those claims to the test.
Unlocking A Locked-In ArtistApril 19, 2011 7:54 am
The inventor Mark Ebeling showcases his collaborative creation, the EyeWriter . The project began to help paralyzed graffiti artist, TEMPT, create art again, and developed into an open-source project that anyone can help improve. Better yet, anyone can make one of the devices, giving other paralyzed patients an incredibly affordable and versatile option for communicating with the rest of the world.
Get A Checkmate With CNCApril 19, 2011 7:51 am
I know many of you are familiar with CNC milling — perhaps you even do your fair share during the work day — but it's hard not to appreciate the incredible complexity, not to mention the engineering, that goes into these processes. According to Glacern Machine Tools, the process involves turning out of a 2.
Deleting CDs With ElectrocutionApril 19, 2011 7:47 am
Need to delete the information from some CDs? You'd be hard-pressed to find a more over-the-top (or cool-looking) way to get the job done. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Saving Lives By Cutting Out DriversApril 13, 2011 9:18 am
Sebastain Thrun helped build Google's driverless car, which can navigate through almost any real-life driving scenario, all without any human interaction. At the end of the day, the project isn't about the technology itself, but rather what it can do for everyone on the road. As Thrun explains, the benefits for machine-controlled motoring are numerous, if done correctly.
Robots Master The Art Of FlyingApril 13, 2011 6:55 am
The SmartBird — a development from Festo, a manufacturer and developer of automation technology for industrial markets — is an ultralight, robotic replica of a bird, down to the subtle motions that make natural flight possible. The bird can take off, fly, and land autonomousy thanks to wings that beat just like a real bird's.
Manufacturing A 'Better' PutterApril 13, 2011 6:47 am
Robert Bettinardi takes us inside his manufacturing facility, where his company makes sophisticated milled putters from solid blocks of carbon steel. Some of you golfers might take offense to some of what Mr. Bettinardi says in regards to his own product versus the traditional putter, but it's not difficult to appreciate the engineering and dedication put into the manufacturing process itself.
The Science Of Space DebrisApril 13, 2011 6:46 am
Holger Krag, a space debris analyst for the European Space Agency, explains how a piece of space debris — even as small as a cherry — will strike a manned craft or a satellite with the force of a hand grenade. With so much at stake, how do we protect our astronauts from being pelted by the 16,000 bits of junk soaring through Earth's orbit? If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Surgical Robots Fold Tiny Paper AirplanesApril 6, 2011 7:38 am
Dr. James Porter, the medical director of robotic surgery at Swedish hospital in Seattle, has used their da Vinci surgical robot for a little after-hours challenge: folding a tiny paper airplane with the incredible precision and dexterity the system provides. One can only imagine the possibilities if this sort of technology finds its way into manufacturing someday.
A Cruelly Effective Alarm ClockApril 6, 2011 7:36 am
Most of us don't like waking up in the morning, but an alarm clock (or two) is enough to get us out of bed and to work in time. YouTube user stampmaille , on the other hand, is a pretty deep sleeper. Luckily, he has the technical prowess to build himself the world's most brutal alarm clock, which includes some air compressors and one big air cylinder.
The New Global EconomyApril 6, 2011 7:27 am
The recession is over and economies across the globe are awakening to a new reality: The recoveries are uneven, and the United States isn't the fastest growing economy. In the past, countries like China and India have come to depend on the U.S. and other Western economies for growth. Not anymore. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Building A Better, Stronger MankindApril 6, 2011 7:23 am
Eythor Bender, the CEO of Berkeley Bionics , has been working hard on exoskeletons, which attempt to fuse the boundaries between humans and robots, in order to supplement users' natural abilities. The HULC allows soldiers to carry more gear into battle without experiencing chronic back injuries, while the eLEGS could serve both regular Americans and wounded veterans.
The Science Of BeerMarch 30, 2011 6:58 am
Grant Wood, a brewmaster with Sam Adams, discusses the chemistry involved in producing one of the world's most popular beverages. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department. Have any comments or questions about our Thursday video editions of IMPO Insider? Or do you have a video you'd like to see featured in one of our deployments? Email me at Joel.
Playing Catch With HelicoptersMarch 30, 2011 6:58 am
At the ETH Flying Machine Arena in Switzerland, researchers are figuring out all-new ways for robots to play "catch." These quatrocopters are paired with a motion-sensing camera above, and some complex computer software that allows them to predict the ball's trajectory for accurate bouncing.
Our Greatest Invention: The Washing MachineMarch 30, 2011 6:54 am
Hans Rosling, famous for previous TED Talks featuring data presented in interesting ways, claims that the washing machine is one of the greatest inventions of industrialization, not because it's particularly sophisticated or innovative, but rather because it provides time to do other things than wash clothes by hand.
The Ultimate SlingshotMarch 30, 2011 6:53 am
We all know true genius when we see it. Joerg Sprave , known on YouTube for his slingshot-based R&D efforts, has developed one more bizarre and completely unnecessary slingshot. Instead of the usual lead balls, it launches machetes . Yes, that's right. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Merging Man And MachineMarch 24, 2011 4:22 am
Will man and machine actually merge at some point in the future? Some people think so, if only to compete in a increasingly technology-oriented world. Futurist Ray Kurzweil believes that corporations, as well as other large entities, will be created and destroyed based on whether or not they embrace the fusion of humanity and technology.
The New King Of DIYMarch 24, 2011 4:14 am
A lot of people like to do a little "home-grown" science, but Ben Krasnow takes that tendency to a whole new level with a homemade scanning electron microscope. The video is a little long, but the dedication and eye for precision are quite impressive, to say the least. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Boeing's Newest Jumbo Jet Takes FlightMarch 21, 2011 9:12 am
On Monday, Boeing first flew its new 747-8 jumbo jet, which can hold up to 467 passengers and fly 8,000 nautical miles. The first video shows the four-engine beast lift into the air, and the second, of course, shows its successful landing back to the ground. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Tearing Down The Beauty Of LCDsMarch 21, 2011 6:46 am
Surprise, surprise — Bill is back with a tear-down and explanation of how liquid crystal displays (LCDs) work. Chances are you're looking at one right now. The technology behind them — which involves diffusing light across the entire width and length of the screen, followed by unique polarizers and "sub-pixels" — is nothing short of incredible.


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Olvi Oyj : Consumer Packaged Goods - Company Profile, SWOT & Financial Report
Olvi Oyj : Consumer Packaged Goods - Company Profile, SWOT & Financial Report
Published: August 2013
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"Olvi Oyj : Consumer Packaged Goods - Company Profile, SWOT & Financial Report" contains in depth information and data about the company and its operations. The profile contains a company overview, key facts, major products and services, SWOT analysis, business description, company history, financial analysis, key employees, company locations and subsidiaries, employee biographies as well as competitive benchmarking data.
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Olvi Plc (Olvi) is a beverage company based in Finland. The company offers a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including beers, ciders, long drinks, soft drinks, fitness drinks, mineral waters and energy drinks. Olvi markets its products under the brands of OLVI, Sandels, A. Le Coq, FIZZ, Sherwood, KevytOlo, Hello Kitty and TEHO among others. Additionally, the company provides beverage-serving equipment in rent. The company operates through five brewing facilities in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Belarus. Olvi is headquartered in Iisalmi, Finland.
1 Business Analysis
1.1 Company Overview
1.2 Business Description
1.3 Major Products and Services
2 Analysis of Key Performance Indicators
2.1 Five Year Snapshot: Overview of Financial and Operational Performance Indicators
2.2 Key Financial Performance Indicators
2.2.1 Revenue and Operating Profit
2.2.2 Asset and Liabilities
2.2.3 Net Debt vs. Gearing Ratio
2.2.4 Operational Efficiency
2.2.5 Solvency
2.2.6 Valuation
2.3 Competitive Benchmarking
2.3.1 Market Capitalization
2.3.2 Efficiency
2.3.3 Turnover – Inventory and Asset
2.3.4 Liquidity
3 SWOT Analysis
3.1 SWOT Analysis - Overview
3.2 Strengths
3.3 Weaknesses
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
4 Company Statement
5 History
6 Key Employees
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8.2 Other Locations and Subsidiaries
9 Appendix
9.1 Methodology
9.2 Ratio Definitions
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List of Tables
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Figure 6: Valuation
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:Dear Abby: My daughters are attractive young women, both doing well in their professional careers. "Melanie," who is 27, is married to "Sam," an extremely attractive and successful man.
My 30-year-old daughter, "Alicia," has been divorced for a year. Her marriage failed two years ago because she and her husband had an appetite for sex outside their marriage. While I was disturbed about that, I was horrified to learn that Melanie allows her sister to occasionally have sex with Sam.
Melanie's argument is that Sam is less likely to cheat given this situation. When I asked her and Sam about it, he said it wasn't his idea. My current husband says any man who would refuse this "set-up" would be nuts. Alicia claims she "doesn't have time" to date right now, and after she finishes her MBA, she'll seek out a more normal relationship.
I am distraught about this mess. Melanie says she wants to start a family soon. She says she loves Sam, who can "handle everything," and she enjoys seeing "everyone happy." She says Alicia won't sleep around now and, maybe, one day she'll marry a handsome man like Sam who will "return the favor"!
I can't believe these girls are my daughters. Should I continue to protest or let it go? Is this relaxed attitude about sex prevalent in young people today? I cannot understand Melanie's lack of desire to defend her turf.
Heartbroken Mom In Florida
Dear Mom: Your daughters appear to be into the concept of open marriage. Clearly, they do not view marriage and relationships the same way you do.
Melanie is naive to think that encouraging Sam to have a sexual relationship with her sister will discourage him from seeking other partners. Far from it. And as for her wanting to start a family, has she considered what will happen if her husband impregnates Alicia at the same time — or first?


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What we are: www.thejusticegap.com is an online magazine about the law aimed at the public. The site is edited and run by Jon Robins.
Why 'the Justice Gap': We explain what the Justice Gap means at the end of this page.
What we are not: For a start, we are not lawyers.
Who is behind the Justice Gap: The site is run by Jon Robins (email@example.com; @JusticeGap).
Jon is a journalist and has written about the law, justice and related issues for the national papers and specialist press for 15 years. Jon is co-author of The Justice Gap: Whatever happened to legal aid? (Legal Action Group, 2009 – with Steve Hynes) and People Power: how to run a campaign and make a difference in your community (Daily Telegraph and LawPack, 2008). Jon is a visiting senior fellow in access to justice at the University of Lincoln and a patron of Hackney Community Law Centre. Jon is editor.
More information at www.jonrobins.info.
Mary-Rachel McCabe (email@example.com; @MaryRachel_McC) is a law graduate with an interest in social and criminal justice. She writes, commissions and runs the JusticeGap's Facebook and Tumblr sites.
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Find out more about Louise HERE.
Kim Evans (email@example.com; on Twitter as @LifeInCustody) commissions and writes for the Justice Gap about criminal justice and policing. Kim has spent more than 30 years at the sharp end of the criminal justice system – for the last 10 years in the cells of East Sussex police stations defending people in custody and before that with the Metropolitan Police as a uniformed officer in 1979. You can read about Kim's work as a police station representative HERE.
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"We dreamed the impossible dream and we never stopped working to insure that whether the lifespan of the college should be one year or two or a hundred years or more, it would provide for every student a solid opportunity for substantial learning." -- Robert Oliver, Founding Dean, Clark College
In 1933, in the midst of the Great Depression, a group of educators boldly embraced a dream of higher education for Southwest Washington.
More than seventy-five years later, that dream still resonates for Clark College and the community we are privileged to serve.
On October 1, 2008, Clark College kicked off a yearlong Diamond Jubilee -- a celebration which would preserve the past, honor the present and embrace the future!


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- RoccoHout's Activity
For a brand new IP in an oversaturated market, it did really well.
I'm probably the only one who finds this game extremely overrated.
A year of no content and only 800k loss, not bad. Must be incredibly difficult for people leaving WoW since they have spend so much time and work there.
Well, atleast they have the chance to make the game better and feel more ''new''. Seems they also want to avoid another disastrous launch *wink *BF4 *wink*.
Awesome game, to this day I still miss Lee. Atleast I get to hear him as Bluebeard in The Wolf Among Us
Activision is worse, gotta give them credit for selling the same game for full price each year and keep breaking records though. EA atleast makes decent games.
But... but... but they're a company trying to make money! ... Thats the excuse most Blizzard fans use to defend the company, may work for EA.
The new Wolf Among Us episode will be released faster than the Walking Dead? TWAU had their episode last.
I think it has been shutted down already, really hope they will make a new Command & Conquer.
Don't people say this every year about new CoD's?
While we're at it lets not buy the next CoD at launch.
Deserving to die for making video games you don't like? WTF??
Played the first game and it way okay, they could've done a huge overhaul with the gameplay in the sequel and actually give us more than 2 enemies to fight with.
If the game is good, I'll buy it.But so far my interest in FPS is pretty low anyway.
With all the marketing this game got its impossible to flop. Even bad games can sell really well
Hell no. For singleplayer I'll pick up Far Cry 4, for multiplayer we got Titanfall and Battlefield Hardline.
@behardy24 said:The Empire Strikes Back, but I also real enjoyed Revenge of the Sith.My answer aswell, these are easily my 2 favorite Star Wars movies.
I very rarely buy them for $60, just not worth the price unless it can entertain me for 150+ hours.
From what I've seen the game does look awfully a lot like FC3, but it still looks promising enough to buy. Hopefully they have a better main character to play with.
I've never seen a reason to hype up future CoD titles like crazy, in the end they're all the same.


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Numerous Kansas institutions have information about their adult education programs available online. The Kansas Board of Regents has compiled this list of sites for you to find the program best suited for your needs.
Garden City - Adult Learning Center
Director: Hector Martinez
801 Campus Drive
Garden City, KS 67846
Manhattan USD 383 - Adult Learning Center
Director: Vickie Fix-Turkowski
205 S. 4th, Upper Level
Manhattan, KS 66502
Pittsburg USD 250 - Adult Education Center
Director: Karen Sooter
1600 N. Walnut, Room 128
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Topeka USD 501 Adult Education Center
Director: Patricia Williamson
5724 SW Huntoon, Building D
Topeka, KS 66604
Let's Help, Inc. - Family Literacy/ Employment Program
Director: Mandy Cox
200 S. Kansas Avenue
Topeka, KS 66603
785-234-6208 ext. 267
Wichita Area Technical College - Division of Adult Education
Director: Gayle Goetz
3351 N. Webb Rd
Wichita, KS 67211-2099
Wichita Indochinese Center, Inc.
Director: Mohan Kambampati
2502 E. Douglas
Wichita, KS 67214-4514
1000 SW Jackson Street, Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
785.296.3421 © Kansas Board of Regents


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By Justin Whitaker
— Fireworks might be coming a month early this Saturday.
In the Class 3A IHSAA Softball State Finals between Tri-West (22-4) and Yorktown (25-4), the offensive firepower of both squads could be on full display at 4:30 p.m. at Ben Davis High School.
Of the eight schools remaining in the four classes, the Bruins lead nearly every offensive statistical category and the Tigers are not far behind. Despite playing 26 games, tied for the lowest amount of all state finals teams, Tri-West has the most hits (352), most runs (278), best batting average (.431), and most runs scored per game (10.69).
They are also tied for third in home runs with 17.
"Coming by those runs might be a little more difficult, but I have all the confidence that my team will continue to hit the ball as well as they have all year," Tri-West coach Stacey Rogers said.
Yorktown has the third most hits (307), runs (221), batting average (.357) and runs scored per game (7.62) of the eight teams. The Tigers have hit 26 home runs, the most of any team remaining, led by junior Kendra Saunders who has 10.
"I'd definitely like to limit their home runs, but I know that we can return them if that's the way the game is played," Rogers said.
The key to victory for the Bruins especially resides in a simple statement with two explosive offenses paired together — score more runs than the other team.
"I know they score a lot of runs early and I know in their last two games, they came out on fire, scoring lots of runs at the beginning," Rogers said. "That's also what our goal has been the last month of the season, so we're going to have to battle it out early and we're going to have to limit their runs. I know we can score our runs, but we're going to have to limit theirs."
Tri-West features two thirds of its lineup batting .456 or higher. Senior catcher Taylor Heath paces the Bruins with a .597 batting average and also has 25 RBI and three home runs on the season.
Standout sophomore Claire Johnson has a team-high 45 RBI, seven triples, and six home runs while batting .480. Sophomore Lizzie Meyer has a team-high 53 hits and also has contributed 28 RBI, 11 doubles and a .530 batting average. Senior Alyssa Clark has 35 RBI, 45 hits and a team-leading 18 doubles.
Other notable offensive Bruins statistics include senior Kaitlyn Settlemoir's 47 hits, 22 RBI and 10 doubles; senior Taylor Baggett's 33 hits and 25 RBI; and junior Samme Miller's 23 RBI on 31 hits.
Since losing two games to Lebanon on May 4, the Bruins have rattled off 13 straight victories. The entire lineup batting well is part of the reason for Tri-West's end of the season run.
"All year long we had success one through four or five, now we really have one through nine," Rogers said. "When one player is struggling, someone else that you least expect picks them up and gets a big hit."
Sophomore pitcher Marita Van Dyke is 15-1 on the season with a 1.04 ERA and she has thrown 89 strikeouts. Rogers believes her sophomore is ready for the biggest stage of her pitching career.
"It's definitely going to be the most pressure she's seen all year long," Rogers said. "She's very quiet and focused and doesn't let on to anyone, whether it be our team or their team, that's she nervous."
Besides sharing similar offensive abilities, this is the first appearance in the softball state finals for both schools. Tri-West and Yorktown are the only two schools of the eight making their state debut. After Saturday afternoon, the Bruins or Tigers will be leaving Ben Davis with their first softball state championship.
"It's nice to hear names that you don't hear all the time making it to the championship," said Rogers, who said she's the most nervous she's ever been for a game. "It brings a lot of excitement to the town who hasn't had an opportunity to have that type of excitement … For Tri-West, we've never had this type of excitement in the community for softball."
Only a 22-minute drive separates Tri-West from Ben Davis High School so Rogers is fully expecting a pro-Bruins crowd.
"I think we might have the population of all three towns that include Tri-West at the game," she said.


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By Tayleigh Davis - bio | email ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Albany firefighters worked to make sure a fire at an empty house didn't spread to homes next door Monday night.
The fire started on the back porch of a house on Cedar Avenue around 6:30 pm.. Firefighters say vagrants who start fires in vacant homes is an ongoing problem. That's likely what happened here. It happened a few years ago at a shed behind the house.
"This is the first fire we've had in this area in a while but with the vacant houses, we've had problems throughout the year with vagrants," said Battalion Chief Keith Ambrose.
The home has been abandoned for a year. The cause is still under investigation.
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People started hassling me for being a Republican long before I came out, however. In fact, only once have I been harassed for being gay, but dozens of people have made my life miserable for being a Republican. A few years ago, I almost had to quit my job because my colleagues harassed me so much about my political beliefs, shouting incoherent insults at me and so on. Another time, I had to stop attending a painting class I was taking because the instructor found out I was a Republican and started spending the entire class hassling me over it instead of teaching. And these are just two of numerous, very painful incidents. Ironically, I find that (straight) people who know that I'm gay are more willing to accept that I am a Republican. Go figure.
I'm often asked, "How can a Lesbian be a Republican?" I usually explain that I believe in laissez-faire capitalism, personal freedom and personal responsibility, but that's not what they mean. What they mean is, why aren't I doing what everyone else is doing? Why am I doing things the hard way by going somewhere where I'm not always wanted?
Segregation was not abolished by black Americans going only where they were already welcome, because they weren't welcome much of anywhere. They integrated America by going en masse to places where they weren't welcome and refusing to leave.
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I am a Republican. That is to say, my convictions are those of the Republican party. I can no more change that than I can change my orientation. Since I am a Republican, it's my responsibility to influence my party to change the only thing it's currently doing wrong.
Every election pretty much comes down to a choice between a Democrat and a Republican. Because of that, it is vitally important for gays to have a voice in both parties. It is not good for us to have a constant choice between a party that takes us for granted (Democrats) and a party that has little stake in our community (Republicans). So even if you're a far-left Democrat, you should be glad that our people are represented in both major parties. My opinion of Democrats is not high, to say the least, but I am glad that some of my people are actively making themselves heard in that party.
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Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer revealed a few details on Wednesday of a forthcoming operating system that will help developers write Internet-based applications.
Within a month, Microsoft will unveil what Ballmer called "Windows Cloud." The operating system, which will likely have a different name, is intended for developers writing cloud-computing applications ... [He] was short on details, saying more information would spoil the announcement. Windows Cloud is a separate project from Windows 7.
Microsoft doesn't envision products such as the Office productivity suite moving entirely off desktop PCs and onto the Internet. But Microsoft is working on a service that would let people do "light editing" of Office documents at places such as a public Internet kiosk, Ballmer said.
[It's] essentially a service-oriented architecture (SOA) that will let companies host Web applications. It will debut at the PDC ... it reminds me of the slip Bill Gates made recently in prematurely announcing Windows 7. Windows Cloud, which is a name that Ballmer seems to have made up on the spot, will use geo-replication techniques (a way to replicate data across many physical servers in different locations) and compete directly, it seems, with Amazon EC2 and Google App Engine.
What we are really witnessing here is the transformation of an industry, and Microsoft is trying to play catch-up ... [with] Amazon, Google, and companies like 3Tera.
Okay, but are the shooting their own foot? ... Any company still hanging on the fence about Windows might decide to wait longer and see how this whole cloud infrastructure plays out ... Microsoft is so busy trying to keep track of the cloud developments that they have forgotten all about proper marketing techniques.
That's a big step forward for Microsoft, but there's some evidence that it may only get the new operating system half-right ... In the past, Microsoft has seemed to be more intent on protecting Microsoft Office than recognizing that the future of applications is Internet-based ... But Ballmer also made it clear that it will only go so far into cloud-based computing.
Eventually, I think Office will become a hybrid of online and client-based. Just the fact that Microsoft is looking at letting people edit documents using an online version of it is a step in the right direction. Ultimately, though, Microsoft will have to take plenty more steps than that.
If Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and Free Software Foundation founder Richard M. Stallman are planning a membership drive for their new Anti-Cloud Computing Coalition, they best not go knocking on Steve Ballmers door. Because the Microsoft CEO might not agree with their assessment of the Cloud Computing sobriquet as complete gibberish, idiocy, stupidity and worse than stupidity.
He made it clear that sorry, no, Microsoft won't be moving to a fully browser-based version of its Office applications. Rather, Windows Cloud will let road warriors do what Ballmer called "light editing" at, say, a public Internet workstation or kiosk ... Sounds like the plan is to do just enough to keep Office customers from switching to Google Docs.
Im assuming its not an OS thats in any way akin to Windows as we know it as a desktop OS. Rather, its more likely a development platform and/or set of services for Net-based apps ... [and] presumably also not the same thing as Midori, the research project involving a post-Windows hybrid desktop/Net OS.
To date, I havent heard anybody at Microsoft clearly articulate what Windows is as it moves beyond the desktop onto the Internet ... But the race between Office and Google Docs isnt about how good a Web suite can be todayits about how good theyll be two, three, five years from now. To crib from Wayne Gretzkys famous advice, surely Ballmer and Microsoft are trying to skate to where the puck will be, not where it is right now.
This is the pre-announcement to announce an announcement. You'll have to wait for the actual announcement to find out what the hell it is.
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Title: The GAZEX Avalanche Release System
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Note from Nick: Today's post is a whopper — It's a guest post from Jessica Ruane, and it's a really helpful post if you're interested in grammar, sentence structure, and the nuts and bolts of writing (and you should be!). Let us know in the comments what you think of this, and if we should continue posting some more content like this!
I was an English tutor at a community college for many years. The school I worked at was the most culturally diverse campus in southern California, and I can honestly say that I've seen it all when it comes to good and bad writing. I've read plagiarized papers, helped English learners from other countries who were still learning the Roman alphabet, and worked with hundreds of students who freely admitted to me how much they "hate writing". No matter how different the needs of each and every student was, I started each session by saying, "Writing is an absolute beast, but once you understand what you're dealing with, it's easy to tame."
I've read A LOT of people's writing at every level, from basic ESOL to honors British lit. One day, I realized that I was repeating the exact same instructions over and over because EVERYONE MAKES THE SAME MISTAKES. Whether a student was a Somalian refugee or a 45 year old native English speaker, I kept seeing the same two grammar mistakes over and over. Everywhere I looked there were run-ons and fragments.
I also read a lot of published work. Writers should read when they aren't writing. To my horror, I realized that my students weren't the only ones who struggled with the art of a sentence. I found fragments in newspapers and run-ons in my favorite books. So, I decided to do something about it beyond organizing workshops and study groups at my school. I needed to reach a larger audience if I was going to win this war I'm waging against run-ons and fragments. I'm starting my battle with this blog entry. So, without further adieu, here is how to avoid these two super common writing blunders straight from the horse's (I mean tutor's) mouth.
Super Common Writing Error #1: The Run-on Sentence
By far, the hands down most frequent grammatical error writers make is the run-on sentence. When we communicate verbally, intuition guides when we pause. This is an efficient strategy for talking, but writers can't afford to just go with their gut.
When you are writing, if you have two independent clauses that are improperly joined, this is a run-on sentence. Believe it or not, you actually did learn this is elementary school, you just don't remember. But don't worry, I'm here to remind you.
What is an independent clause?
An independent clause (IC) is simply a complete sentence. A complete sentence contains: 1) a subject, 2) a verb, and 3) is a complete idea. A common misconception that writers have about run-on sentences is that they are always long. This is not necessarily true. For example: John eats, Joe sleeps. Even though this sentence is only 4 words long, it is still a run-on because it is two independent clauses improperly joined by a comma.
Types of run-ons
There are two kinds of run-on sentences. They are both equally bad.
- Fused Sentence: Two independent clauses slammed together with no punctuation. How rude! Our equation for a fused sentence will be: ICIC.
- Comma Splice: Two independent clauses improperly joined by a comma. Nice effort, but a comma is not strong enough punctuation to separate these feisty independent clauses. Our equation for a comma splice will be: IC,IC.
Basically the moral of the story here is that independent clauses are like betta fish. If they are too close to one another, they kill each other, and everyone is sad. Give your ICs the space they need by combining them correctly.
How to combine independent clauses
You may be thinking, "Well why don't you just make each IC its own separate sentence?" You could do that, but stylistically this is a poor solution. It would reduce your writing to short staccato sentences which would make you sound like a third grader. John sleeps. Joe eats. We walk. These technically are grammatical sentences, but you probably want to evolve your writing past elementary school.
- Separate independent clauses with a semicolon I almost hesitate to offer this up as a solution because semicolons are one of the most widely abused punctuation tools. You should only use a semi-colon if the ideas in your clauses are highly connected. You could say, "Some people only drink beer; others will drink just about anything." In this case, the ideas are closely related enough to justify using a semicolon. I always liked to tell students, "Semicolons are like a strong spice. It's fine to sprinkle a few here and there, but overdoing it will ruin the dish."
- Combine ICs with a coordinating conjunctionYou can use a special type of word called coordinating conjunctions (cc) to combine two independent clauses. The English language contains 7 coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So. A common acronym for remembering coordinating conjunctions is FANBOYS. Insert a comma and a coordinating conjunction between two independent clauses to fix a run-on sentence. For example, "John eats, and Joe sleeps." Hooray! We fixed our run-on! Our equation for this will be: IC,cc IC.
- Make one of your INDEPENDENT clauses a DEPENDENT clauseLike relationships, combining clauses works best when one is independent, and the other is dependent. This creates a nice balance, and avoids power struggles.This can be tricky so please listen closely. A dependant clause (DC) is made by adding a SUBORDINATING conjunction to the beginning of an independent clause.Unlike COORDINATING conjunctions, SUBORDINATING conjunctions are numerous and do not come in a neat little package for us like the FANBOYS acronym.Don't worry. Stay with me. Examples are coming.
Here are some common subordinating conjunctions:
|notice how
|just as
|as if
|in order to
|as long as
|rather than
|as much as
|now that
|as soon as
|provided (that)
|as though
|so that
|even if
|if only
|even though
|now that
To review, a dependent clause is just an independent clause with one of the words listed above at the beginning. For example, "Before I lose my mind." This is a dependent clause because the word "before" is a subordinating conjunction and "I lose my mind" is an independent clause. Subordinating conjunction + independent clause = dependent clause. Our equation for this will be: DC, IC. OR IC DC.
Back to our original run-on. "John eats, Joe sleeps." This can be fixed by changing it to, "While John eats, Joe sleeps." OR "John eats while Joe sleeps." It doesn't matter whether the first or second clause is dependent! Just as long as there is one IC and one DC.
** Notice how if the DC comes first, you need a comma. If the IC comes first, a comma is not necessary **
So, to recap there are 4 ways to fix run-on sentences:
- Separate two ICs with a period (IC. IC). (I don't recommend using this strategy very often. However, if you have a lot of long confusing sentences, it might be a good idea).
- Separate two ICs with a semicolon (IC; IC). (Remember to use them sparingly!)
- Combine two ICs with a coordinating conjunction (IC, cc IC).
- Make one of your independent clauses a dependent clause (DC, IC) OR (IC DC).
Let's review that again
A run-on sentence is two independent clauses (ICs) that are improperly joined.
- IC IC = Fused Sentence — BAD
- IC, IC = Comma Splice — BAD
When independent clauses are properly used, they create grammatical sentences.
- IC. IC = Third grade writing level, but still grammatical
- IC; IC = Good
- IC, cc IC = Good
- DC, IC = Good
- IC DC = Good
Super Common Writing Error #2: Fragments
Whew! That was a lot of information! It was necessary to get all that out of the way because you have to understand run-ons before you can tackle the next biggest writing error that English tutors see — FRAGMENTS! I can't tell you how common fragments are even among professional writers. (I know what intentional, poetic fragments are, but I'm not talking about the kind of fragments that authors write on purpose).
Fragments are simply incomplete sentences or ideas. Although they might not be as complex as run-ons, they are just as distracting for readers.
There are 2 types of fragments
- Missing either a subject OR a verb - A complete sentence must contain two things — a subject and a verb. This is not negotiable. Sometimes writers get drowsy and start poppin off periods all over the place. Be careful! Just like run-ons aren't always long, fragments aren't necessarily just sentences that are just too short.
Here are some flowery phrases that are still technically fragments:
The long and winding road — missing a verb
The girl with gap teeth and a spray tan — missing a verb
Might have been listening to the neighbor's argument — missing a subject
Will have been at the store, down the street and around the corner, for 5 hours, waiting for the pharmacist to fill the prescription — missing a subject
These sentence fragments can all be fixed by just adding either the missing verb or subject.
- Dependent clausesLike needy people, dependent clauses can not stand alone on their own. You must attach an independent clause in order to complete the idea. Even though it contains a subject and a verb, the subordinating conjunction at the beginning makes the clause dependent on more information in order for it to make sense.
Some examples of dependant clauses are:
Because it was raining outside
Since I don't have any money
After I lit the house on fire
Before it's too late
Careful writers! Even though these clauses contain a subject and a verb, they all begin with a subordinating conjunction which means they must have an independent clause attached to them. Let's give these poor little dependent clauses what they need and attach independent clauses.
Here are some ways we can complete those clauses:
Because it was raining outside, I stayed home.
Since I don't have any money, I stole his wallet.
After I lit the house on fire, I felt guilty.
Before it's too late, I need to go back to school.
Remember, it doesn't matter whether the first or second clause is dependent! We could switch the ICs and DCs around and the sentence would still work.
I stayed home because it was raining outside.
I stole his wallet since I don't have any money.
I felt guilty after I lit the house on fire.
I need to go back to school before it's too late.
Isn't that cool? English grammar can be fun if you understand it! Just remember, if your dependent clause comes first, you need a comma. If your independent clause is first, the comma is not necessary.
Writing is Harder Than Talking
People often mistakenly associate writing and speaking as similar skill sets. The reality is that this assumption cannot be further from the truth. The ability to talk and learn spoken language is something that every person on the planet is hard-wired to do. Speaking is as natural an act to us as walking; it occurs naturally, at an early stage in our lives, and develops without instruction. Unless a person was born with a physical or mental condition that prevented him or her from developing language, every human being is born with an innate ability to speak.
Written language exists on the complete other end of the spectrum. Whereas spoken language is produced spontaneously, written language requires methodical planning and time consuming execution. Spoken language utilizes paralinguistic techniques such as body language and hand gestures to communicate. In contrast, a writer cannot rely on this type of added support to convey a message to an audience. The differences between these two forms of communication are virtually endless, but we can draw a singular conclusion from them. The takeaway here is that writing is a skill that must be taught to us, and comes with a greater level of difficulty. This of course means that there are more opportunities to make mistakes when writing as opposed to speaking. Writing is a process, so don't be too hard on yourself. Nobody gets it right the first time — just ask my editor!
Jessica Ruane is a freelance blogger from San Diego, California currently writing for Instant Checkmate. Her primary areas of focus include education and writing. To follow Jessica and Instant Checkmate's works, please follow her on Twitter or check her out on LinkedIn.


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A pair of Wichita Falls Coyote baseball players signed to play college ball on Wednesday!Seniors Zack Murphy and Garron Bates signed in the Coyote fieldhouse foyer. Murphy is heading to pitch at Midland College, while Bates will play outfield for Division-I Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. Murphy was the quarterback for the Coyote football team before a couple of shoulder injuries led him to focus on playing baseball.
He told us that decision was one of the best he's ever made, allowing him to get "ahead of the game" in recruiting.
Bates, the stepson of Coyote head coach Rob Johnson, told us he was proud to follow in Johnson's footsteps as a D-I player. Johnson played collegiately at TCU.
"It's exciting for me," Bates said. "Being that only a good, five percent of kids in the high school level that play baseball get to go to college and further their playing career."