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Today's economy is tough, and businesses are working harder than ever to stay afloat. Do you know what it will take to beat your competition for that next customer? If you don't, you could lose them to the competition. Having a marketing strategy is critical to any business' success. A marketing strategy will help identify the customers that you serve and how you can meet their needs. Let's talk about how you can create a marketing strategy to outfox your competition big time!
Identify your competition. Who is your competition? Off the top of your head, you should know who your top 3 or 5 biggest competitors are. If you don't, this is probably a good place to start. Where would a customer shop if they didn't come to you? You may have to think a little creatively depending on what type of industry or niche you are in, and if you are brick and mortar or online business. An online business can use keywords to help identify their competition. A brick and mortar store may use things like location and word of mouth to help know who their competition is.
What are your top selling products? This is an important part of your marketing strategy. It is so helpful to know what your customers know you are the go-to company, store or business to come to for. Look at your sales records for the past three to six months and see what your top 10 products are. If they are different than what you thought they would be, make a note of this for your own record keeping and business plan.
Do your homework. Once you know who your competition is, it is time to research them. Visit their online websites or brick and mortar locations. Read news stories that have been written about them. If they are a publicly traded company, read their stock reports. Try buying a few products and/or calling Customer Service and make a note of your experiences.
Ask your customers for their two cents. Your customers are a valuable resource when it comes to marketing because they are doing business with you. Send out a short survey with a Thank You gift and ask their opinion. Keep in confidential so they can feel free to give their unedited opinions.
Look at your business plan. Once you have done additional research for your marketing strategy, it is time to look at your business plan. It may be time to make changes to your business plan due to your new and updated marketing strategy. You may consider adding new products or reducing the products you sell. You can look at your business plan before doing this research, but it will be hard to make any changes until you have completed this work.
Small business owners are busy, and no one likes to think about having an additional task. But taking the time to analyze your competition can save you time and money. If you understand why your competition is successful, it can help you decide to make changes. Whether you decide to carry new products, reduce the products you sell or to change your marketing strategy, you are on your way to successful results.
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Optimizing Computer Performance: 6 Tips
A lot of us complain about our computers being slow. For the most part, it is our fault because we neglect to maintain them properly; there are lots of easy ways to keep it up to snuff and we simply do not do them. One of the biggest culprits is loading up the hard drive with loads of information you do not need. Here are some tips for keeping your PC from getting bogged down.
Run a Disk Clean Up
Regularly running a disk clean up is a great way to get rid of unnecessary files taking up space on your hard drive, such as memory dumps. You can access this program by clicking on Start: All Programs: Accessories: System Tools: Disk Clean Up. Ideally, you should run this program at least once a week.
Run Disk Defrag
Disk defragmentation does not delete any files but it helps organize them in a way that takes up less space on your hard drive. You can access this tool by clicking Start: All Programs: Accessories: System Tools: Disk Defragmentation. Like Disk Clean Up, aim to run defrag at least once a week.
Delete Unnecessary Files the Proper Way
Simply moving files to the recycling bin is not enough to free up space on your computer. To permanently delete files, go to Start: Control Panel: Programs and Features. Here you will see options to uninstall programs. Simply select programs you no longer need and click Uninstall/Change. This is a great way to free up space since you will have a complete list of all installed programs on your computer. You can get rid of the programs that came with your computer that you never use and all applications that you installed long ago and no longer have a need for. For optimal results, reboot your computer after each uninstall.
Zip Your Files
Using a zip program to store your files is a great way to save space. Zipping your files compresses them so they take up less space. This may be particularly good for files that are older and you do not use as much but that you still may need to keep. You can find lots of free programs online if you do not want to buy the software.
Store Music Somewhere Else
The internet has changed the way we listen to and buy music. Most of us have a ton of it saved to our computer. Music files are large and take up a ton of space. If you are a music junkie, consider storing it somewhere else, like an external hard drive.
Run Malware Regularly
Nothing will slow down computer performance more quickly than viruses and spyware. Regularly running system checks is probably the best way to optimize computer performance. The best part it, there are lots of high quality free programs available so you do not have to buy software if you do not want to. Anti-virus software should be set to check your system continuously. Spyware should be run at least weekly, but optimally, every day.
Kelli Cooper is a freelance writer who covers a wide range of topics. If you like to watch video on your computer and want a program that runs smoothly and does not take up a lot of space, check out media player classic.
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How To Protect Your Computer From Online Viruses
How To Protect Your Computer From Online Viruses
Enjoying an online connection at home comes with a host of potential dangers. Viruses, spyware, and Trojans lurk in the deep recesses of the internet and wait for unwary passersby. If they gain access to your PC, they can cause an assortment of problems. These programs can duplicate themselves and hijack the functions of your hard drive. Fortunately, protecting your computer from these online threats is simple. Below, we'll explain the dangers and describe the steps you should take in order to safeguard your PC.
The Dangers Explained
Viruses are particularly nasty programs. While some are relatively benign, others can trigger processes that damage your machine. For example, they might begin to arbitrarily delete files, hamper your RAM, or wipe your entire hard drive clean. These bugs usually need a host file to trigger them.
Worms are a bit different. They can do most of what a virus does, but do not need to travel with another program in order to spread. Instead, worms can duplicate themselves and distribute copies across an entire network.
Trojans masquerade as helpful programs that perform a requested function. However, underneath the surface, they're programmed to trigger processes that are unauthorized. They don't replicate themselves like the other bugs, nor do they infect other files. But, they can still wreak havoc on your machine. Hackers will often use them to gain remote access to a person's computer and retrieve private information.
Easy Steps To Protecting Your Computer
If you're using a Windows computer, make sure you're downloading all Windows updates as they're released. Newer machines should be programmed to do this automatically. The updates often have small patches that help prevent viruses, worms, and Trojans from getting through to your PC.
You should also invest in a good antivirus software. Check with your internet service provider; they might offer a free option. Whether you use your ISP's antivirus software or a package that you download elsewhere, be sure to keep it updated. There are new bugs that are created each week.
Next, install a firewall to close off unnecessary ports and keep hackers from accessing your PC. Windows XP comes with a free firewall; most wireless routers do, too. That said, you can also find robust, practically bulletproof alternatives online.
Finally, be wary about downloading software from websites that are unfamiliar to you. Many of the bugs that circulate online find a way onto surfers' computers through these downloads. If an application is offered by Microsoft or another well-known site, it's fine to download it. If it comes from a foreign site that you have never visited before, take caution.
Residential high-speed internet access has changed the way we live our lives. But, keep in mind that viruses, worms, and Trojans lurk online. By taking the steps described above, you can enjoy your connection to the internet while making sure your computer is protected.
Leveraging RSS Feeds Through Your Internet Connection
Enjoying affordable online access at home has completely changed the way in which we live. More than ever, we use the internet to keep up with current events, communicate with our friends and family, and purchase products. We also consume far more information than our parents did (or their parents before them). Indeed, there are billions of websites that offer a continuous stream of news, entertainment, personal meanderings, and other forms of content. The challenge is figuring out how to manage it. Enter RSS.
RSS (also known as Really Simple Syndication) feeds allow you to receive customized streams of content that you choose. For many people, these feeds represent the only way they can find the time to enjoy news, articles, and their favorite blogs. In this article, we'll explore some of the content you'll find online and explain how you can read it.
Types Of Content You Can Enjoy Online
Consider the types of information that you normally enjoy and the websites you visit regularly throughout the week. That might include popular news-related sites (i.e. CNN.com, NYTimes.com, etc.), blogs, videos on YouTube, and social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Each of these websites can deliver their content to you through RSS. In the case of sites that offer stories and articles on a variety of topics, you can customize the feeds to include only what you prefer.
To better manage the streams you'll receive, it's important to identify each source you intend to follow and its publishing frequency. Many of them will allow you to customize the stream in order to suit your appetite. For example, a popular blog with multiple writers might update over 100 times each day. In that case, having the option to receive a daily synopsis might be preferable to receiving a continuous trickle of items.
Offline Versus Online Readers
You'll need a reader in order to read your RSS feeds. Some readers are designed to download content and store it offline for you. Others collect your subscribed content streams while you're browsing and allow you to peruse them online. The most significant difference between online and offline readers is that the former lets you check your feeds from any computer. The latter requires you to use the computer to which you've downloaded the reader.
The online RSS readers offer a few additional features, which may be valuable to you based upon how you prefer to enjoy your feeds. For example, Google Reader allows you to mark up web pages included in the streams and share them with other people. Whether or not that is useful to you depends partly upon your browsing habits and the manner in which you network with others.
RSS feeds are an ideal solution for managing the information you want to read while not becoming overwhelmed in the process. When it first debuted, it was mostly used by people who were technically savvy. However, with today's easy-to-use tools, RSS has become a simple information-gathering platform that anyone can leverage.
Using The Internet: Should Cookies Concern You?
Using The Internet: Should Cookies Concern You?
When home internet access reached the tipping point years ago, it became increasingly important for websites to personalize the visitor's experience. One of the ways in which sites made it easier for people to enjoy their experience was to remember key information about them. For example, if a site required a password in order to log into a protected area, the visitor would be remembered, eliminating the need for them to log in each time. Or, if they had purchased items in the past, their buying history would be remembered.
Cookies are used to perform this function. Today's article will explain how they work and what they imply about your online privacy.
How Websites Remember You
When you visit a website, a text file may be placed onto your hard drive. This file contains various pieces of data about the time you spend on that site. It remains on your hard drive until your next visit at which point your browser will access it and pass along the data to the website that created it. This is how you (or specifically, your PC) are remembered.
There are many benefits to having these small files (called cookies) placed onto your computer. For example, they can preclude your needing to enter a password before accessing your account at frequent Online shopping cart websites, online banking, forums or other favorite websites. They can also trigger configuration parameters that are specific to your past browsing experience. Cookies can also be used to allow better targeting of advertisements while you browse.
Protecting Your Privacy
Over the past few years, many people have become increasingly concerned about whether cookies represent a privacy breach. This issue is not clear cut. In some cases, the text files are placed onto a computer's hard drive by the website that a user is browsing. In other cases, the files may be downloaded by an advertising network that displays ads across a variety of online properties. The latter case is far more difficult to control.
Normally, your browser will only deliver the file back to the originating site. For example, if cnn.com placed the data onto your hard drive, your browser will only deliver it back to cnn.com. How much of a privacy concern this truly is will depend mostly on your personal perspective. Some people enjoy the convenience; others do not.
Managing The Files
Your internet browser provides a few ways to easily manage cookies. You can configure it to delete them after a set amount of time or allow them to collect until you delete them manually. You can even set your browser to block those which come from ad networks while allowing others that are placed by websites.
Cookies can help improve your internet browsing experience. However, like most technologies, some parties will attempt to misuse them. The majority of web surfers are content to let them collect on their computers, and review them periodically to delete those that add little to no value.


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Animal Tracking Snowshoe Hike
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Where: Saratoga Springs Public Library
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Shabana Hoosein from Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park and Laura Clark, Children's Librarian, will lead a family snowshoe hike in Congress Park for children ages 5-12 and their parents or caregivers. Participants will meet in the Crawshaw Story Room to receive animal footprint identification cards and loaner snowshoes, courtesy of Wilton Wildlife. We will walk as a group to Congress Park, put on our snowshoes and hunt for animal tracks. Space is limited to 20 families or when loaners run out so register early! Please bring your own snowshoes if you have them. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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Welcome Home (Coheed and Cambria song)
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|"Welcome Home"
|Single by Coheed and Cambria
|from the album Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness
|September 2005
|Progressive metal, alternative metal, symphonic metal
4:29 (radio edit)
|Columbia, Equal Vision
|Michael Birnbaum, Chris Bittner, Coheed and Cambria
|Coheed and Cambria singles chronology
"Welcome Home" is a song by the rock band Coheed and Cambria. It is the third track on the album, Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness. The song was the first single on the album, and was made into a music video. The song tells of the hostility in The Writer and Miss Erica Court's relationship in the story of Coheed and Cambria. The song is featured as a playable track in the game Rock Band and as well is featured in the soundtrack of the Xbox 360 version of Madden NFL 06. It is also the official theme of the rebranded version of WWE NXT.
The drums used are Pearl drums. The guitar is a Gibson EDS-1275 double neck limited edition guitar. The bass used is a Spector Euro 4 LX, and the rhythm guitar is a Gibson Les Paul with an original finish.
Music video[edit]
The music video opens with a red liquid resembling blood forming the band's symbol, the Keywork, during the opening acoustic guitar riff. As the other instruments kick in, the band is shown playing on a metallic silver stage, as pictures rise out of the ground around them. The pictures then begin to play scenes from the storyline. The video alternates between the storyline and the band's performance throughout the rest of the video. The video is nearly two minutes shorter than the album version of the song, due to the shortening of the intro and the exclusion of part of the solo.
Inclusion in Rock Band[edit]
In 2007, this song was included in the Harmonix music video game Rock Band, exposing Coheed and Cambria to a considerably wider audience. However, the words "whore" and "fucking" were edited to "wolf" and "mucking" respectively.[1]
In June 2008 the song was featured in a television advertisement for the Wii version of Rock Band. In July 2008 it then went on to become the magazine High Times best music video for choreography and vocals.
Appearances in popular culture[edit]
The song was used in the trailer and soundtrack for the movie 9. It was also featured in the film Aaron vs. Hitler. It is used in the promo ad for the TV channel Versus. It is frequently used as "bumper music" in Sirius/Xm Satellite Radio program "The Wrap Up Show" on Howard 100/101.
The song makes frequent appearances as a sports theme. It was featured in an ad for the Wheeling Nailers. Portions of the song are used as the power play song for the 2009–10 Buffalo Sabres. This song is used in the intro video for the 2009–10 Atlanta Hawks and for the 2009–10 Dallas Stars. The song was used as the theme song for OVW professional wrestler, Kamikaze Kid, and by Detroit Tigers second baseman Will Rhymes for all plate appearances. It is also featured in the soundtrack for Madden NFL 06.
The song was once covered by the USC Trojan Marching Band. They later joined Coheed and Cambria on stage at Coachella to perform the song with them.
The original song was remixed by Shawn "Clown" Crahan of Slipknot during the All Hope Is Gone World Tour, in which both bands toured. The single was playable on Coheed & Cambria's MySpace page before being made available as a single on iTunes.
The song is used as the theme for the new WWE NXT.
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This is OLD wormy chestnut and some kind of 1950's acrylic tile. LOL A friend asked if I wanted an old wormy chestnut bookcase and I said sure. Turned out to be a room divider that measured 8' long, 74'' tall, and 32'' wide. It consisted of 3/4'' ply and the whole thing was trimmed out in chestnut—-a lot of chestnut. The bottom had 4 sliding doors made outta some kind of 1950's acrylic (or something?). I tore the whole thing apart and made this chestnut box for the people who gave it to me. I tried to incorporate both the wood and the acrylic in this. It turned out okay and I think they will like it. Thanks for the looks and the comments.
-- Use it up, Wear it out --------------- Make it do, Or do without!
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#1 posted 718 days ago
Very cool and different and free wood thats even better
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#2 posted 718 days ago
Dude, that tile is pretty cool looking. Have a square to spare? :) I've only had a bit of overcooked chestnut and I turned it into bowls I'll probably be finishing out soon. Good work.
#3 posted 718 days ago
neat looking box, that chestnut is some pretty wood. the tile loks like something from an old startrek set
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#4 posted 718 days ago
i think its really cool, beautiful chestnut wood…and cool looking tile…
#5 posted 718 days ago
Have to agree: this is really cool, and the tile sets it off.
-- John C. -- "Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth." George Washington
#6 posted 718 days ago
Love that tile! Reminds me of a computer circuit board.
Nice score of the Chestnut, too!
-- Lew- Time traveler. Purveyor of the Universe's finest custom rolling pins.
#7 posted 718 days ago
I thought it was a circuit board at first. Love the wood. That is a great score, I look forward to seeing what else you make with it.
-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."- PortablePastimes.com (Purveyors of Portable Fun and Fidgets)
#8 posted 718 days ago
I love this one. I like the tile and you can't go wrong with Chestnut.
-- JoeyG ~~~ http://www.facebook.com/JHGWoodWorks
#9 posted 718 days ago
Chestnut is very pretty. Tile makes it unique. They should appreciate it.
-- Mother Nature created it, I just assemble it. - It's not ability that we often lack, but the patience to use our ability
#10 posted 717 days ago
Hey Jay, I really like this piece, it almost has a tribal vibe to it with the tile design. This was a great way to make something interesting from the materials you were given. You could make a collection of all kinds of themed pieces with those tiles! Great work on it!
-- "Make something you love tomorrow...and do it slowly" JLB
#11 posted 717 days ago
At first I thought the top was a circuit board … even enlarged it appeared to be that until I went back and read the description.
Really a good looking project!
-- "I never met a board I didn't like!"
#12 posted 717 days ago
Love the box and tile; ain't recycling great? I thought it was a circuit board as well; I might try a box with some I have hanging around. Thanks for posting!
-- Mother Nature talks, I try to listen
#13 posted 716 days ago
I like the multimedia.
-- Backer boards, stop blocks, build oversized, and never buy a hand plane--
#14 posted 715 days ago
You made the wood and tile work. Nice job. I like it.
-- Roman:... there are no mistakes, just opportunities for a design change!
#15 posted 705 days ago
Great use of the top. Before I zoomed in, I thought it was a computer board, which would have been interesting.
Nice job. Can't wait to see what you can do with more tools. You deserve them.
-- "Be more human."
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The rumors about a Miami housewives show keep on rolling.
The newest one has former Miami Heat NBA star Alonzo Mourning's wife joining the "cast".
"Cable's Bravo is working on a Real Housewives of Miami project. No real surprise here since there's after all a version of the alleged reality series in just about every area of the country. More surprising, however, are some names on the tentative casting list obtained by the Miami Herald: former Palm Beach County resident Leah Black, star drag-queen Elaine Lancaster; former club owner Ingrid Cesares; Tracy Mourning, wife of former Miami Heat star Alonzo Mourning."
Besides Tracy Mourning, the Herald says most of the women are "neither real nor housewives". But we know neither is required to be cast in a Bravo series.
If this pans out not to be true, we wouldn't be surprised. Former NBA star Dr. Julius Erving's wife was also rumored to be on a real housewives show, the Atlanta version. That turned out to be false.


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I played with my shelves a little bit this week and my Serena and Lily Pandan bin/ Buddy's new toy box arrived yesterday! I absolutely love it. And sometimes a long day requires a glass of wine or two.
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|Good points on both sides
First, correctional officers are not police. They are in the "field" of law enforcement, the same as private detectives, security officers, armored car officers, store detectives, etc. All of these positions, and more that I have not named, perform a function in the law enforcement field. They certainly do not have the same type of job as a police officer.
I too have stopped correctional officers for violating a traffic law and the first thing they do is whip out their "badge" and yell, "I am a correctional officer," expecting to get off free. Some of their attitudes need to be adjusted. This is not to say that off-duty police officers don't do the same thing - because they do! I certainly feel that if I am on duty stopping anyone, whether they are a correctional officer or police officer, that I am the one who is to get respect. Anyone who comes off with a nasty attitude deserves a citation for his or her actions.
I commend correctional officers, and any other "private" security officers on the job and risks they put up with. Yes, it is dangerous on the other side of the wall, but I really can't say it is more dangerous than the job of a police officer on this side. Until you have worked the streets of New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Los Angeles, and any other large metropolitan area with high crime, you certainly cannot make that statement.
If you want to be treated as an officer in the "field of law enforcement," act professional and get rid of that attitude that "I am a cop," so let me go! when in fact you are not a law enforcement officer, you are just in the field of law enforcement!


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Also known as the Puma Suede, the Clyde is a shoe made for legends.
The Creator Behind the Classic
The Puma Clyde is a classic shoe made popular by Walt "Clyde" Frazier. There are few sneakers that truly garner the title of classic and the Puma Clyde is one of them, especially with its basketball roots and casual prowess the Puma Clyde truly signifies all that Clyde Frazier was known for. Clyde was certainly known off-court for his snazzy dressing as well as his cool, calm, and collected exterior on the court. His personal style and nature seemed to rub off on this shoe as his only goal in 1973 as a New York Knick was for Puma to create a wider-fitting version of their suede basketball shoe. Puma went on to sign and endorse the athlete, later having his nickname imprinted on every shoe.
More on Clyde
Clyde Frazer was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, but will forever be remembered as a New Yorker. Clyde was selected 5th overall by the Knickerbockers in the 1967 draft, and brought with him, his signature swagger along with his passion for winning. The only two titles in Knicks history came with Clyde running the show at point (1970, '73). Clyde held Knicks franchise records in points (14,617), and assists (4,791), and was named to NBA All defensive team a whopping 7 times. Though many of his franchise records were eventually superseded by Pat Ewing, Clyde was named one of the 50 greatest players of all time and named to the 1987 Hall of Fame class along with Pistol Pete and Rick Barry.
King of Cool
Clyde was renowned for his style both on and off the court. Clyde received his moniker for his ice cold method, and for wearing the same hat as Warren Beatty in the movie Bonnie and Clyde . Clyde was oft pictured in tailor shops, and cruising to and from the Garden in his two-tone Rolls Royce. Puma cashed in on Clyde's household swag status through the inception of the Puma Clyde in 1973. The Puma Clyde is a bespoke version of the Puma Suede. Just like Clyde himself, the Puma Clyde was equally at ease on and off the court. The Puma Clyde has become one of the most recognizable and re-stlyed shoes in history, and was even the feature of a museum exhibit in Melbourne, Australia. The Puma Clyde has been refashioned in a multitude of different styles and packs including the Puma "giant" Clyde made in conjunction with Freshness Magazine. From the original White/Orange colorway that Clyde donned on the Garden floor, to the Vaughn Bode edition, the Clyde remains one of the most popular basketball shoes ever, even 30 years after its inception.


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The most basic building block of quantitative market intelligence is market size. In other words, how many machine tools, accessories, or other items are actually being sold? For some products, this figure is easy to come by, but often clear-cut answers are elusive.
The federal government reports statistics on the production of thousands of different products across the economy every year. Everything from pet food to communications satellites is covered. However, statistical categories are broad and the product of interest often gets rolled up with many other products. While the government might consider two products to be the same thing, companies that make and sell the products usually compete in much more specific niches. That means government data are usually only a starting point for identifying market size.
In addition to poor product segmentation, nearly all official government statistics take a long time to be released. Business decisions depend on information that is relevant and timely, and many vendors are ready to provide that information. While some vendors are generalists that offer slightly more specific production details than the government, others provide detailed information covering a specific type of data or a particular niche product.
Whether the information is from the government, a vendor, or a private survey, you should know the most commonly used statistics for determining market size in your segment. Knowing the information your competitors rely on for market analysis and strategic development helps determine what advantages and disadvantages they have over you.
Once you've identified a commonly used source, learn everything you can about the source, including the methodology employed in trusted studies. You may even wish to contact the researcher responsible for preparing the data. This knowledge will help you analyze scenarios should the data change, or properly characterize new data provided by additional sources.
Despite accurate reporting, some elements of market size must be estimated. For instance, perhaps available data are annual, and monthly data have to be extrapolated. Another common occurrence is estimating individual product line market sizes. Even when a total is available, the composition of that total, including percentage derived from various lines, often requires estimation. When it comes to estimates, two heads are better than one. Get feedback from everyone who has something to offer, and don't worry if someone disagrees with an estimate. A healthy debate guarantees there is as much expert knowledge taken into account as possible.
The landscape for market data changes rapidly, so it might be time to revisit old estimates with new sources or tools. Analyzing huge data sets is easier than ever with business reporting tools (I would recommend AMT's own manufacturing-specific business intelligence tool, MTInsight). Collecting data automatically from website traffic or app downloads is a low-cost way to bring more context to traditional sources and can improve estimation methods.
Pat McGibbon is vice president of industry intelligence and engagement for AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. Based in McLean, Va., AMT represents and promotes U.S.-based manufacturing technology and its members — those who design, build, sell, and service the continuously evolving technology that lies at the heart of manufacturing. For more, visit AMT's website at www.amtonline.org.


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Details of Microsoft's new web browser Internet Explorer 9 reveal HTML 5 support and faster performance »
Microsoft on Monday announced details regarding the Windows Phone 7 Series application store, software development kit and user interface »
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There's nothing new under the sun — but somehow, these awesome properties have never been adapted for screens big or small. Psst, Hollywood: Let's change that.
There are many great books that have never been adapted for the screen, and quite a few of them are better off because of it. Keeping that in mind, I'm hesitant to recommend such a great book undergo the adaptation process, but the more I think about how good an adaptation of Wally Lamb's I Know This Much Is True could be, the more I know I have to put the thought out into the universe.
Today, there's almost nothing a viewer loves more than a good twist. That's the thing that gets people to tweet about a film or a television show. And that's only one reason why I Know This Much Is True would make for a great big-screen drama. READ FULL STORY


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The Hottest Toys of 2010
They don't make toys like they used to.� Remember Simon?� The follow-the-robo-leader memory game of lights and beeps shows its age next to the new Loopz.� CNNMoney.com wraps up the Hottest Toys of 2010:
Loopz is an interactive memory game that consists of four independent semi-circular rings, or "loopz." Loopz plays a pattern of sounds and lights that the player then has to memorize and follow. The toy has a motion sensor which detects a player's movement and knows if a player has correctly repeated sound and light patterns. The game becomes increasingly difficult the better the player gets.
Radio controlled toys are hot every year, but now they're even smaller — and run on two wheels, instead of four.� Spin Master toys recently released the 3-1/4 inch by 2-1/4 inch Air Hogs MotoFrenzy motorcycle.
"It can ride any terrain, and do jumps," said Harold Chizick, vice president with Spin Master. "But the coolest innovation is the technology in it that allows the bike to do sharp turns without losing its balance."
You can find all of the top 16 hottest toys for the holidays at CNNMoney.com.
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text: Meditation is a practice that has been around for centuries, bringing benefits that its practitioners could instinctively feel. More recently, research has validated those who have always known meditation to be a health-affirming and stress-relieving practice. Meditation research affirms that this simple and effective practice can have positive short-term effects and create long-term changes that can facillitate stress management and overall wellness. I've been blogging about meditation research over the years, and have linked that research here to provide a clearer picture of the benefits of meditation. While no single study provides the whole picture of the effects of meditation, the following list of studies does provide some important information that can illuminate a clearer picture of why meditation is worth the effort and how it can affect you. You'll also find additional resources that can help you get started with meditation.


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Summary of the absorbance assay for the identification of compounds that inhibit VHR1.
Assay Provider: Dr. Lutz Tautz, Sanford-Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (SBMRI, San Diego, CA) ..more
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Data Source: Sanford-Burnham Center for Chemical Genomics (SBCCG)
Source Affiliation: Sanford-Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (SBMRI, San Diego, CA)
Network: NIH Molecular Libraries Probe Production Centers Network (MLPCN)
Grant Number: 1 R03 MH084230-01A1
Assay Provider: Dr. Lutz Tautz, Sanford-Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute (SBMRI, San Diego, CA)
Protein tyrosine phosphatases (PTPs) play vital roles in numerous cellular processes and are implicated in a growing number of human diseases, ranging from cancer to cardiovascular, immunological, infectious, neurological, and metabolic diseases. The Vaccinia H1-related (VHR) PTP is a dual-specific Erk and Jnk phosphatase, the loss of which causes specific cell cycle arrest in HeLa carcinoma cells, suggesting that VHR inhibition may be a useful approach to halt the growth of cancer cells without detrimental effects on normal cells. Recent studies by collaborators and us suggest that VHR is upregulated in several cervix cancer cell lines, in squamous intraepithelial lesions, and squamous cell carcinomas of the uterine cervix.
This summary AiD reports the identification of a VHR-selective inhibitor as a probe molecule, SID 85256223(ML113). From primary HTS (AID 1992) and subsequent hit confirmation using dose-response assay (AID 2004), some VHR inhibition hits were confirmed. SAR studies were performed on a series of molecules (AID 2074). Top hits from the SAR studies (AID 2074) were further studied in two selective assays (AID 2082 and AID 2083) to further access their selectivity toward VHR. Those efforts resulted in the identification of a novel, potent and selective probe molecule of SID 85256223. Work on the development of this probe has been published (J. Med. Chem., 2009, 52 (21), pp 6716-6723)
Please see pertinent AID: 1654, 1878, 1957, 1958, 1992, 2004, 2074, 2082, 2083, 2678, 2679, 2684, 449733
This AID is used to summarize the results of this MLPCN project. Probe molecules are defined as the positives of this assay and assigned a score of 100
Result Definitions
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As workers and consumers, immigrants play a role in the labor markets and economies of the countries in which they settle. The research collected here examines how immigrants fare in the labor market, whether they are affected differently than native-born workers during cycles of boom and bust, the role of immigration policymaking as a lever of competitiveness, immigrant employment by sector and skill, and the fiscal impacts of immigration. MPI's research also assesses the role of temporary workers and the labor recruitment process.
In the next two decades, the world will face two major — and opposing — demographic challenges: rapid population growth and rapid population aging. In an increasingly economically interdependent world, policymakers will simultaneously face a strain on resources caused by population growth and a shortage of labor spurred by the graying of the population.
This report explores the need for nations to adjust their thinking and policy toward attracting the coveted elite class of highly skilled global talent as emerging and middle-income countries increasingly attempt to woo back their nationals and engage their diaspora to help move their economy forward.
This report traces the evolution of the link between international study and skilled migration, outlines policy methods that OECD countries are using to recruit and retain international students, identifies policy challenges through a close examination of existing policies and trends, and predicts how the economic recession will affect future international student flows.
This brief offers an analysis of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration, the Philippines' highly successful system of managing the overseas employment of temporary Filipino workers. The report examines the structure and mechanism of the system, identifies key areas of improvement, and offers policy recommendations for addressing existing flaws.
A look at Mexico's slowing population growth, which, coupled with economic developments and changes in U.S. immigration policy (including stricter border control), has resulted in a slight slowdown in Mexican immigration to the United States relative to the 1995 to 2000 period.
This report looks at the trends and emerging demographics in Asia. From 1960 to 2000, the region experienced a major population boom, however, by 2040, the 15-to-34 age group population will start to shrink.
This exploratory study provides an unprecedented assessment of the "brain-waste" phenomenon in the United States—a serious waste of human capital resulting from the unemployment or underemployment of highly skilled college-educated immigrants.
This report examines the advantages and disadvantages of two fundamentally different approaches to economic migrant selection—demand driven and employer led systems and human-capital-accumulation focused and government led systems, best illustrated by "points systems," which apportion numerical values to desirable human-capital characteristics.


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In today's world it's no wonder that stress has become a medically recognized condition. If the work ethic everyone followed wasn't hard enough a few years ago, it's even harder now. All over the world people are suffering as a result of the now dubbed "economic down-turn".
People everywhere are finding it harder to make ends meet. Taxes have gone up, work is scarce and the general cost of living is on the rise. Not to mention the property market, and how people are worried their homes are not worth anywhere near what they were when they bought them.
These first few words probably haven't done much to help bring down anyone's stress levels! In the next few paragraphs there will be plenty of information on how to keep stress levels at an acceptable level, and without the use of anti-depressants or the odd valium.
Stress can affect people in all sorts of different ways. Maybe the boss is really getting you down because of the pressure they put you under, or worse yet, the Mother in Law has come to stay for a few weeks! There are lots of ways to stay calm. A warm bath whilst reading your favorite book before bed will help the mind and body to relax.
Drinking herbal teas instead of drowning your-self in a constant stream of cups of coffee a day can also help. Even booking the odd massage can help keep the heart rate down. However, one of the best ways to relieve stress is exercise. A good old 20 minute jog will raise the metabolism and will get the heart pumping, this helps with circulation and is a good reason for the heart to work hard (unlike when it starts to race because you feel like putting your head through a brick wall).
Any sort of exercise that's considered to be aerobic will help with stress. The only thing to make sure of is that it's used as a combination of other anti-stress remedies. Exercise alone won't help overall. If you overdo it, it will put more strain on the body, and that's when people start to suffer from injury. For instance, if you jog every-day for more than 1 hour, it will have a detrimental effect on your body.
The trick is to combine a moderate amount of exercise with other relaxation techniques. If you jog too much, your knees might give in, and in the most extreme cases, this could end up with knee surgery. This will put you straight back to square one!
Imagine how you would feel when you've been to see the doctor with a swollen knee that's been bothering you for weeks only for him to tell you that you need knee surgery? It's not the ideal way to stay calm is it? Keeping fit is great for stress, but it shouldn't be the only method used. If the Mother in Law is really bugging you take your-self off somewhere quiet and try a bit of meditation, you'll be amazed at the difference it makes.
Jerry is a health and fitness enthusiast and a professional surfing teacher at Costa Rica Retreat.
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Horse insurance policyholders told how to deal with strangles
Horse insurance policyholders have been advised on what steps to take should they suspect that their animals are suffering from strangles.
Last month, it was confirmed that a pony in Guernsey had been identified as having contracted the contagious equine respiratory disease, which can result in serious complications and death if left untreated.
Equestrian events in Guernsey may be affected this summer because of the outbreak.
A spokesperson for World Horse Welfare explained that there are several steps which horse insurance policyholders must take if they suspect an animal may be exhibiting symptoms.
Firstly, any mounts suspected of being infected should be isolated in order to limit the risk of spreading the disease.
This includes allocating separate tools for mucking out, buckets for water and feed and blankets and other equipment, as well as ensuring that boots and overalls are thoroughly disinfected.
"Call your vet immediately," they added. "The vet will be able to diagnosis and treat your horse. Treatment in the early stages will greatly reduce the severity and duration of the illness."
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- Horse insurance: Strangles identified in Guernsey
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- Martin Clunes named new British Horse Society president
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- Judge to rule on housing development in Newmarket
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- Equine insurance: Princess Anne opens British Horse Society centre
- Horse insurance: Animal 'left to rot' by owners
- Gateshead mayoress in collision with runaway horse
- Horse racing museum approved for Newmarket
- Brownies group raises money for equine charity
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- Horse insurance: Residents 'resent' animals on estate
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- Caution urged between drivers and horse insurance policyholders
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I know I am stating the obvious here and hindsight is 20/20 but what is the point of playing the veterans if we are only going to win 3 out of the last 15 games? Why are we still playing the vets who won't even be here next year? I mean if we were actually winning games that would be different but the Jazz aren't winning games.
This has been a disappointing season. It seems the veterans can't do anything wrong and the young guys can't do anything right. If you play well it doesn't make a difference the next game if you happen to struggle initially. We have seen major defensive breakdowns at the end of games. Most of the time that involves Al asking someone else who messed up the rotation. I'd say any effort on the defensive end to put a body on someone coming down the lane by AL is non existent. At least Milsap has finally started laying some wood to guards, Duncan and whomever else wants to try and dunk on the Jazz. Al...he is pretty much giving up layups.
I did see some interesting clips of Corbin's reaction to players coming to the huddle last game. Looks like Corbin is about to lose it......I think he is feeling the heat and he should after that Tinsley move?? I can't remember anything that he has done lately that has worked apart from just clearing the bench or pulling the veterans.
I guess the Jazz can't utter the phrase we are winning and developing anymore....um.....scratch the winning, we are developing! Get ready if this losing continues for full spin mode....as in we are in the middle of a rebuild. Yes we are with veterans who are getting most of the time since Corbin shortened his rotation. Good luck Jazz tonight, you are going to need it. However, the question still remains the same, how many games would the Jazz have won since the All star break if they would have just turned the team over to the young guys??


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ObjectiveAfter flowcharting the serials process, conducting an online customer satisfaction survey and benchmarking with technical services departments at other institutions, the Task Force recommended several process improvements, as well as the reorganization of the teams involved with serials processing. A new Serials Department, comprised of three teams: Receiving and Check-in; Ordering, Claiming and Invoicing; and Cataloging was implemented as of January 3, 2000. A search for a head of the new department is underway. In the meantime, Paige Andrew is serving as Acting Head.
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NGC 7008 - The Fetus-Nebula.
Collaboration between Astrodon, Paul Mortfield and Stargazer-Observatory
This image is a L-L(O3)-R-R(Ha)-G-G(O3)-B. O3 and H-alpha courtesy Don Goldman and Paul Mortfield . click their names to navigate to their site.
Also available at NASA website.
Located in the constellation Cygnus, some 1200 lightyears away, this planetary nebula, aka PK93+5.2, H I-192, h 2099, GC 4627 is a most spectacular object for a powerful telescope (say larger than 16" aperture). It appears rather bright in a 20" dobsonian, as its visual magnitude is 10m7. In blue, however, it is only 13m3 bright. It holds 1.4 arc minutes in diamter which is considerably large for a PN.
Discovered by William Herschel in 1787 the distinctive shape of the nebula donates the name, reminding the observer of an embryo. The dark hole which can be seen very well in the image near the center, origins back a long time ago, when a seperate nova blew this part of the nebula up.


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The Arkansas State University women's tennis team will hold Campus Kids'
Day on Saturday April 13 against Louisiana-Monroe, the last home match
of the regular season, at 11:00 a.m. at Allen Park in Jonesboro.
Each participant at Campus Kids Day will receive free admission, a free t-shirt, tattoos, a chance to win prizes, rules to understand the game, and have their picture taken with the players. There will also be face painting, an ice cream social and other fun activities. Participants will also have the opportunity to spend time on the court between matches.
Campus Kids' Day is sponsored by the United States Tennis Association and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. The purpose behind the event is to expose players, parents, and coaches to collegiate level tennis.
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A PUB gaffer is be-cider himself with rage after council workers painted yellow lines outside his Wollaston boozer.
Ted Etheridge from the Britannia Sports Bar, High Street, says he is so annoyed by the appearance of the lines he is considering painting over them.
Mr Etheridge claims he did not know about the new lines until painters arrived early on February 19 to to serve up a double measure of parking prohibition on both sides of the road.
He said: "If its got to be double yellow lines on both sides they should be further up the road - all our neighbours say it's ridiculous, it is across their drives.
"I am not against yellow lines, they are not a problem on one side, but this is both sides for 20 yards. We have noticed how much quicker the traffic is moving, we have lost that calming effect.
"I am incensed about the way they have done it, they never said anything about it to us."
However Dudley Council defended the new restrictions, claiming they are there to water down a cocktail of bad behaviour.
Councillor Judy Foster, Dudley cabinet member for transport, said: "The traffic regulation scheme, which has seen yellow lines laid on the High Street in Wollaston, was introduced following complaints from residents and councillors about driveways being obstructed and unacceptable levels of noise during unsociable hours.
"Public notices were posted, including newspaper advertisements, in relation to the introduction of yellow lines. The scheme was supported by the local community and no objections were made."
However Mr Etheridge poured scorn on any suggestion problems were caused by people visiting his bar.
He said: "Most of our customers are aged between 30 and 70, three of them are disabled and we only get really busy when we are showing football matches - and that is not late at night.
"The Red Fort indian restaurant has rallied round for us and lets people park there when we have got matches on - that is what community is about."
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The Villan says...
For one, it looks unslightly and rather silly as it only goes 5 metres either side of the pub on their side of the road, hence no continuity.
Secondly, how long will it be before the residents friends/relatives who visit be issued with a parking ticket? Or are these visitors, where the yellow lines are painted going to park outside someone else's home not affected, which would seem unfair to their neighbours? Or worse still, park on the pavement and block the way for pedestrians?
Short term gain equals long term pain!
11:23pm Tue 26 Feb 13
councilglasses says...
7:48am Wed 27 Feb 13
The Villan says...
Secondly, to put yellow lines outside the actual pub isn't a bad idea but to put yellow lines opposite is, as mentioned in my previous post.
Thirdly, it is well known that there isn't any love lost between the landlord and the council.
1:32pm Wed 27 Feb 13
lucy413 says...
The only bad thing about the double yellows is that people are parking further up the road (where people don't have the luxury of drives) and causing chaos, forcing residents to have to park streets away.
12:50pm Sat 2 Mar 13
kate bennett says...
I wonder what they thought the consequences of their complaints would be and also wonder whether they had talked to the landlord before making their complaints.Equally the landlord could have made the alternate arrangements with Red Forte before this situation occurred
Whatever the answer the lines will never be removed so be careful what you wish for and try to talk to each other and find a solution yourselves as one imposed on you is never likely to satisfy.
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Juan Pierre to the Cubs for 3 prospects is just about a done deal, pending physicals.
He's the second to last to go, with Ron Villone being Florida's final chip to unload, according to this report: http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051207&content_id=1277896& ;vkey=hotstove2005&fext=.jsp
But we can only hope that those contract talks with Willis break down, and Florida starts looking to trade. If Sabean could pull off one more miracle, snatching Willis from Florida for .50 on the dollar and bringing him home to lead the Giants to glory for years to come (Willis, Lowry, Cain - imagine that rotation).
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June 1, 2004
Albany - If you've driven down Slappey Boulevard in Albany lately, you know how frustrating the traffic can be. Now, the City is trying to keep traffic flowing on the busy road.
Tuesday, city commissioners discussed installing 13 new traffic lights on Slappey between Gordon Avenue and the Liberty Expressway and adding new pedestrian crosswalks. An engineer would monitor the traffic 24 hours a day from a control center and govern the length of the lights according to traffic.
"This is not a magic system, but what it does do is gives him [traffic controller] a lot more options and flexibility to adjust according to the time of day, day of the week, and to accommodate holiday traffic," said Marion Waters, Traffic Engineering Director for Gresham Smith and Partners.
The signal upgrades and the traffic engineer are just part of a $2,600,000 transportation system. City commissioners made no final decision about the traffic plan Tuesday.
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Acting isn't that hard, really. I mean, I think that people make a big deal about it, but you just kind of try to say your lines naturally. You try to make them sound like you're saying them for the first time, but that's about it. I think that it's an interesting job. I think that you can sort of have your own personal journey and you know, you can just kind of apply that to whatever characters youre playing.
What are you confident about?
(Laughing) I don't know. That's a big question. I don't know how to answer that one. I think that Noah is a one guy. He's a person who has one pair of shoes that he likes and one thing that he likes to eat and one friend and one parent and one of everything. And I think that he saw Allie and just decided that she was the one girl that would be in his life. So I think that it all just kind of fit.
Has anyone ever encouraged you when no one else did?
Oh yeah. I've got some really great people in my life. I think that I have a great mom who's always been supportive of me.
No matter what you wanted to do, even act?
Yeah, I don't know. Acting is tricky because you never know really how long it's going to last for you and careers are so short, for the most part. So I think that like any mother, she worries about that. But even when I was in school, she took me out of school for a year to teach me. She homeschooled me. I think that that meant a lot to me and she showed me a lot of support. I was like in the fifth grade or something, but wasn't really cutting it. So she kind of took the time to do that.
When did you know you wanted to be an actor?
I'm still not sure that I want to be an actor. I'm still waiting to get a real job.
What led you to it? Did you study acting?
I didn't study. I really don't know why I'm here talking to you, to be honest. It just happened. It's certainly very nice and I enjoy it, but I don't know exactly why.
How did it happen?
Well, my sister was a performer, like a singer. So when I was younger, she was doing things like that. I think that I kind of just wanted to be around that or showed some interest in what she was doing. Then I got this television show in Florida, The Mickey Mouse Club Show. I wasn't really on it that much. I just basically road a lot of the rides at Disneyland while they were shooting. But that just kind of happened and really, I've just been fortunate. I don't know.
Did you audition for The Mickey Mouse Club Show?
Yeah. Well, my sister had read in the paper that they were auditioning for that in Montreal. I didn't really play sports or anything so I really wasn't doing a whole lot. I was just kind of getting into trouble. So I was trying to find something to do and she was too old audition for it. I thought, Well, maybe I'll go. I went and I don't know how it happened because I can't sing or dance or act really, but I sort of went in and I ended up getting on somehow.
And this was with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera?
It was.
Do you remember Spears from back then?
I don't know if I knew her exactly. But she was definitely on the show.
And youve got Stay coming up. What can you say about that film?
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DFB Pokal Finale – May 31, 2013
The DFB Pokal is the second most important soccer tournament in Germany, but surely the most passionate one. The DFB knockout tournament is almost 80 years old and includes clubs from the 1st and 2nd division of the German soccer leagues. The finale will be held in Berlin this year, and it's just a great excuse to visit this amazing city.


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Taken from the album Dresses, this song has been worked on by an array of top producers and mixers such as Tony Lash (Elliot Smith/Dandy Warhols) and Chris Funk (The Decemberists).
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AMR, parent of American Airlines, holds its annual meeting Wednesday at a Los Angeles hotel. Not much is on the agenda, but the Association of Professional Flight Attendants and the Transport Workers will be there to protest.
The flight attendants will begin picketing at 7 a.m. (9 a.m. CST) outside the hotel. The meeting begins at 8 a.m.
The picketing is "to demonstrate to the shareholders that corporate greed must stop," the union has told its members.
The TWU says it will forgo the picketing this year.
"Rather than the typical shareholders meeting speeches or picket line outside the meeting, TWU members will be passing out luggage tags to those attending the AMR meeting with messages such as 'American Airlines Executives Pocket Millions and All I Got Was This Bag Tag,' " the TWU said.
Both unions are negotiating with American for new contracts.
At the Southwest Airlines annual meeting at 10 a.m. in Dallas, Southwest's dispatchers, also represented by the TWU, will be picketing.
"Union members are protesting management's failure to negotiate a fair agreement for more than 180 dispatchers, who have been without a new contract for 14 years, even as shareholders are scheduled to vote on bonuses for company executives," the union said Tuesday.
The dispatchers' last contract became amendable in 2009.


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Although the number of certified new plant varieties every year has increased, many have not been put into large-scale production, according to experts.
The Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Science (VAAS) has reported that 161 new plant varieties, mostly rice strains, were certified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) in 2011 and 2012.
During this period, the Cuu Long Delta Rice Research Institute also provided 27 rice varieties certified by MARD.
The institute has had 132 rice varieties certified and put into production so far, according to the institute head, Le Van Banh.
Nguyen Van Bo, VAAS director, said most plant varieties that are cultivated on a total area of more than 50,000ha were certified five to 10 years ago.
Most vegetables, cashew, pepper and soybean varieties that are now being cultivated were certified more than 10 years ago, he said.
Because there is no key plant variety for individual regions, agricultural production has not been equal in quality and has had low competitiveness and brought low prices, he added.
MARD Deputy Minister Le Quoc Doanh said the quality of plant varieties must be improved to increase prices.
Institutes and government agencies should create rice varieties with high yield as well, he said.
Mai Xuan Trieu, Head of the Corn Research Institute, however, noted that the quality of our new "corn varieties is not lower than corn varieties of the US and some countries."
The unstable output of the corn varieties occurred because of improper implementation of tending, irrigating, and fertilising.
To increase the country's corn output by one tonne per hectare under the Government's requirements, cultivation processes must be improved.
MARD plans to develop groups of plant varieties and advanced farming technologies for each region, and those that will adapt to climate change and be environmentally sustainable.
The country exported US$27.5 billion of agricultural produce last year. Of that figure, plant produce accounted for 60 percent, according to MARD.


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Steve McQueen's widow will ask Congress to ban asbestos, prevent more mesothelioma casesActor Steve McQueen was an avid racer, famous for doing many of his own car and motorcycle stunts. Yet this passion may have contributed to his untimely death, at age 50, from malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM). (The New York Times notes that McQueen was exposed to asbestos as a Marine pipe-lagger, and he almost certainly came into contact with the fiber through his fireproof racing suits.)
Now, More than 30 years after his death, the actor's widow, Barbara Minty McQueen, will speak before Congress about the dangers of asbestos exposure and the necessity of banning the mineral outright.
On MPM: 'It robbed me of my life and future'
Mrs. McQueen will deliver a speech on July 24, during a U.S. House of Representatives staff briefing titled Asbestos: Environmental and Occupational Exposure Continues.
She has emphasized repeatedly that asbestos exposure - and, by extension, mesothelioma - are preventable. Mrs. McQueen is a formidable opponent of asbestos use, and she makes no bones about the toll MPM takes on thousands of Americans each year.
"Mesothelioma is a horrible disease. It robbed me of my life and future with Steve and took away an icon beloved by millions around the world," she recently stated. "By coming to Washington, D.C., I want to bring awareness that asbestos is still legal in the U.S. and continues to kill. It can kill a movie star, a musician or a construction worker. It takes no prisoners."
Mrs. McQueen added that many people mistakenly believe asbestos to be banned in the U.S., rather than simply restricted. She stated that this misunderstanding may be sustaining asbestos use generally, and she plans to ask the president and Congress to "get off the bench, get in the game, and immediately ban the importation and use of asbestos."
McQueen's tragic death from MPM
Years after his asbestos exposure, Steve McQueen developed a chronic cough at age 48. Relatively soon thereafter, his physicians diagnosed him with MPM. Chemotherapy and radiation treatment did little to slow the disease, and, in a last-ditch effort to regain his health, McQueen tried a pseudoscientific alternative regimen in Mexico, recommended by a blacklisted dentist.
He died two years after his diagnosis, following surgery to remove thoracic tumors, the Times states. Now, three decades after his death, the actor's widow wants the federal government to protect innocent Americans from having to go through similarly painful ordeals.
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Today, we're seeing the emergence of a true smart home. Modern security systems are utilizing smartphone mobile apps to give owners remote access to alarm systems and 24/7 video streams from their property. And unlike the Hollywood script, which portrayed the futuristic house as a conscious (and eventually domineering) being, this new technology puts homeowners in total control.
Alarm.com offers users the ability to arm or disarm their systems remotely, watch live and recorded video streams, change thermostat settings, lock or unlock doors, and access a searchable history of alarm events.
The ADT Pulse system has comparable features. Customizable for the iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and other mobile devices, Pulse can send users text and video alerts and integrates seamlessly with an already existing ADT security system.
Parents can watch their kids getting home via a live stream from their front door. If there's a leak in the basement, the app will immediately notify owners through notifications pushed to their iPhone. The app will have you covered if your teenager opens the liquor cabinet, if your gardener forgets to close the garage, or if your pet escapes from the backyard.
Though the apps themselves are free to download, prices for the systems vary according to the breadth of the package and the individual dealer. Basic ADT security systems start at around $47 monthly, not including equipment
and installation charges. Adding more features like real-time video and small appliance control will increase the monthly costs.
Because prices vary by plans and locations, customers should check with their local dealers.
Besides the security functions, the apps can also save money by helping homeowners track and adjust settings for heating and air conditioning.
Other smartphone-enhanced security systems are available from Comcast, AT&T and Logitech.
The biggest danger of using a smartphone to monitor home security is the possibility that someone else will gain access to the apps if your phone is lost or stolen. That's why security companies are encouraging users to add an extra layer of protection to their phone with a special code or lock screen.
Access your home via Z-Wave™ technology.
Remote arm/disarm.
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