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Friday Interview Series with Yuchun LeeNovember 16, 2012 | Smarter Commerce
Todd "Turbo" Watson (blogger and tech evangelist) talks with Yuchun Lee, VP and General Manager, Enterprise Marketing Management Group, during the Smarter Commerce Global Summit 2012 in Orlando.
"The end objective of every organization is to make sure that …
Does Social Media Really Matter this Holiday Season?October 3, 2012 | Yuchun Lee
As September draws to a close, marketers are in a mad dash for the busiest time of the year, the holiday shopping season. Plans are in place and strategies are coming together. Most marketers are keenly aware of the importance of a multichannel marketing strategy, including traditional, digital and mobile channels but where does social media come into play?
Let's be honest, social media hasn't exactly been the shining star when it comes to online shopping. In fact, many in the industry believe that the fact that social commerce has stalled shows it isn't worth the time and investment. As the holiday season draws closer however, I say yes, social media is important. Read More
Quick Three: Catching Up with Yuchun LeeSeptember 6, 2012 | Smarter Commerce
1. Have you ever been to Orlando? What is your favorite memory of it?
Yes, I have and my favorite memory is riding theMount Everestride with my kids.
2. Which Disney character can you most relate to and why?
Woody …
It's Time for CIOs to Get Into the Marketing GameAugust 23, 2012 | Yuchun Lee
I've talked a lot about the odd couple pairing of the CMO and CIO. More often than not, we look at this partnership through the lens of the CMO, but I think it's equally important to consider the CIOs perspective. Just as the CMO needs to change to adapt to the needs of Generation C, the CIO must also evolve in order to be an equal partner in this CMO/CIO equation.
In a lot of ways, marketing has viewed the IT department as a proverbial stick in the mud – a roadblock to marketing's fast paced needs. And let's be honest, in many ways, that's true. The CIO has been trapped in a long, painful process of working through IT needs and inevitably became marketing's biggest obstacle to accomplishing their short term tasks. So instead of working with the CIO and their team, the CMO simply went around IT and began working with outside vendors, creating their own complicated system, which led to inefficiencies and uncoordinated marketing strategies.
Now I'm not saying CIOs should simply lower standards and discard key IT processes but they do need to consider whether or not standard processes can be changed to accelerate business needs for CMOs. I don't believe many CIOs even consider how their processes might be affecting their front office counterparts. CIOs need to look at the front lines and focus on their agility and ability to quickly respond to marketing needs, which are critical in today's fast paced multichannel climate. CIOs need to move away from being seen as a hindrance to marketing success and instead become a trusted partner to the CMO, one that will provide added value, versus stalling marketing projects. Read More
The New Marketing Class – Lesson One: the Digital Marketing MixJuly 24, 2012 | Yuchun Lee
News flash: We've entered a new frontier of marketing! Customers are connected, more intelligent and demanding than ever. To be successful in this new world of marketing, we can't rely on old methods for communication with our customers – these antiquated views are no longer relevant. Just as our consumer has adapted and evolved, we too have to adapt and evolve the way we talk and interact with them. With that being said, let's dive into what I like to refer to as the digital marketing mix and let the new marketing 101 class begin!
For decades, marketing classes around the world have been taught the infamous "Four P's of Marketing." As marketers, we know them by heart – price, product, place, and promotion. These tenets have helped develop and direct campaigns both large and small. Now what if I told you the Four P's are antiquated and no longer apply to the world of marketing we face today?
When the 4 Ps were first developed by E. Jerome McCarthy in 1960, the world was very different. The original marketing mix was based on traditional forms of marketing, media and promotion. In the booming 60s the only stores it applied to were physical stores and the consumers it addressed weren't nearly as savvy or empowered as the ones that reign supreme today. The entire concept was primarily a one way, product based communications approach, that took very little else into consideration, simply because there was no reason to. But as we all know, things have drastically changed. Today, every action we take must take the consumer into consideration. As marketers, we have to find a way to make our marketing so relevant and so on target, that our messages are deemed a welcomed service, as opposed to an unwanted intrusion.
So, let's say goodbye to the old way of thinking, the old 4P's and hello to the digital marketing mix: Read More
Serving the Digital Consumer, TogetherJune 8, 2012 | Yuchun Lee
A profound change is taking place within the business functions of technology and marketing. Often, the two sides have often avoided one another resulting in an internal disconnect between the chief marketing officer (CMO) and the chief information officer (CIO) that can lead to wasteful IT sprawl, inefficient processes and ineffective marketing. No wonder the average job span of the CMO is four years.
However, as the consumer becomes savvier and more demanding, CMOs and CIOs have everything to gain by joining forces as partners to address the growing needs of a more intelligent and more empowered customer base. This is backed up by a recent Gartner survey which predicted that by 2017, CMOs will out-spend CIOs on IT – a startling revelation…….unless you're in the marketing department.
From a CMO perspective, technology has become a pervasive element in all key areas of marketing, especially when it comes to the most influential channels and trends marketers are focused on today–digital marketing, mobile commerce, websites, and social media. CMOs now rely on technology more than ever and some are realizing that outsourcing their needs to a range of external vendors without the collaboration of internal IT can lead to disaster. Savvy CMOs are starting to work with their CIOs and internal IT departments to better handle and streamline their technology needs. Read More
Fast Five with Yuchun LeeMay 24, 2012 | Yuchun Lee
1. So, what's bringing you to the Madrid Summit?
To get a first-hand sense of our global customers, check out their progress, their challenges, and their successes.
2. What are you most looking forward to at the Madrid Summit?
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From Madrid – Increasing Marketing Effectiveness in the Midst of Generation CMay 23, 2012 | Yuchun Lee
As part of the IBM Smarter Commerce Global Summit, I led the Marketing Innovation Summit which brought together marketing professionals to network and discuss best practices. Of the 1,700 conference attendees, more than one thousand came from marketing backgrounds, providing a rich and in-depth conversation surrounding best practices for marketing effectiveness.
During the Marketing Innovation Summit, I focused on the idea of the Generation C ("C" for connected) customer. Today's customer is digitally connected via an array of devices and channels and with that, consumers are far more in control than ever before. Consumer demands and expectations are great and it's our job as marketers to evolve to meet those needs.
We know in order to succeed with Generation C, we must transform our marketing so it feels like a service, rather than what the customer perceives as an intrusion. So how do we increase our marketing effectiveness to achieve this goal? We start by reminding ourselves that we must practice consumer centricity and arm ourselves with as much data and information as we can when it comes to the preferences, buying behaviors, and attitudes of our target consumers. But this valuable information can't stop at the marketer's desk. Instead, we must share this information with other parts of the business, including our partners, agencies and customer communities. From a retail perspective for example, retailers should leverage consolidation between merchandising and marketing to better collaborate and work together to achieve overall marketing goals. Read More
Join the Conversation – Yuchun Lee Discusses Marketing Best Practices and Trends During Special Twitter ChatMay 22, 2012 | Yuchun Lee
During the IBM Smarter Commerce Global Summit 2012 – Madrid, Yuchun Lee, vice president and general manager of IBM's Enterprise Marketing Management Group, will lead the Marketing Innovation Summit, which will bring together marketing experts and industry-leading customers …
One Simple Way to Get Closer to CustomersApril 17, 2012 | Dave Haucke
Written by Paul McNulty, Director of Marketing, Enterprise Marketing Management Group.
How can companies get closer to customers?
Simple. Put marketing and IT closer to each other.
Leading companies are co-locating marketing and IT teams in the same office building to improve collaboration and effectiveness, and they're cross-training marketing and IT personnel in each other's disciplines. These simple alignments are proving valuable in enabling marketers to make the most of technology to understand and engage Generation C customers, empowered with mobile devices and social media.
At Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer, the VP of Information and Business Services and the VP of Global Connections (CIO and CMO equivalents) have adjacent offices and run rotational training assignments for marketing and IT to cross-pollinate skills. Kellogg's, the $13 billion producer of cereals and convenience foods, has dedicated an IT team exclusively to marketing, with both in the same building.
"That has created a lot of enablement for (Kellogg marketers) to not have to go running to the IT department and worry about getting on a priority list—marketing is the priority for that IT team," David Cooperstein, VP and Practice Leader at Forrester Research, said at a recent webinar hosted by IBM.
The Anheuser-Busch InBev and Kellogg's examples were among a host of thought-provoking insights shared by David and Yuchun Lee, Vice President and General Manager of IBM Enterprise Marketing Management (EMM), at the webinar, "How Expert Marketers Use Innovative Technology to Focus on Customers." (A replay is available here). Read More


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We got our first red carpet look at Prabal Gurung Fall 2012 courtesy of Kate Bosworth at the 2012 Vanity Fair Party held in West Hollywood last night.
Kate wore one of my favourite looks from the collection, presented just two weeks ago.
Her black tulle long sleeve dress with filigree cutwork sparkled with jet beads and Sistine blue crystals and was accented with a heavy black belt.
In order to prevent the look from becoming too Vegas showgirl, Kate kept her accessories simple, wearing black Christian Louboutin pumps and a Christian Dior bag.
A slick bun and natural makeup complete the look.
She was one of the best dressed at this event.
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Posted by Lauren McCarthy on February 27th, 2012 In: Blog, Kate Bosworth, Oscar Parties, Prabal Gurung, Runway To Red Carpet, Vanity Fair Oscar Party

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The Texas Stars went 2-1-0-0 over the past week to improve to 9-2-1-1 over their last 13 games. The Stars, who are 15-9-2-2 on the season, rank second in the South Division and fifth in the Western Conference. Cristopher Nilstorp posted two shutouts during the week and Reilly Smith continued his hot hand for the […]Continue reading
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Cristopher Nilstorp, Reilly Smith lead Texas Stars to 2-0 victory
Cristopher Nilstorp stopped 27 shots for his third shutout of the season, and Reilly Smith scored one goal and added one assist as the Texas Stars extended their points streak to seven games with a 2-0 victory over the San Antonio Rampage at Cedar Park Center Wednesday night. "We probably didn't play our best game […]Continue reading
Cristopher Nilstorp, Matt Fraser lead Texas Stars past San Antonio
For the first time this season the Texas Stars gave a goaltender consecutive starts, and Cristopher Nilstorp made the most of the opportunity. Nilstorp, who had been alternating starts with Jack Campbell, stopped all 21 shots he faced in helping lead the Stars to a 3-0 victory over the San Antonio Rampage at Cedar Park […]Continue reading


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Anne B. Keeler is the vice president for finance and treasurer at Bridgewater College. She is responsible to the president for financial administration of the College, and supervises the performance of all duties related to the control of college funds. Additionally, she oversees various operating systems of the College including information technology, housekeeping, facilities, the bookstore and dining services. Prior to her current position, she held the post of financial analyst at Bridgewater, performing financial analyses and research for the president of the College.
Prior to her arrival at Bridgewater, she was responsible for the performance of an eight-member specialty finance group in her position as agribusiness sales manager at First Union Bank in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Anne is a director of the Rockingham Group in Harrisonburg, Virginia and currently serves as the audit committee chair of that board. She has served on the board of directors of the United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. She has also served First Citizens Bank of Harrisonburg, Virginia as a member of their local advisory board from 1997 to 2005. She is a member of the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants.


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Best Christmas Commercials Ever!
Thank you for having me here today as part of Deck the Halls with Heven and Hell!
Do you know what's super annoying? I'll tell you (No, it is not me, ha ha ha). It's when you walk into a store in October and you are totally in the Halloween mood only you can't find the creepy Halloween stuff… and WHY might that be? Because all the Christmas stuff is crowding the aisles! You know what I am talking about. I see you all moaning about it on FB. Hey, I do it too.
They've even started playing the holiday music in the stores that early too. Why I ask, Why?!
Even though the stores go all crazy and the holiday's are brought to our attention way to early there is one thing that I really enjoy. Christmas TV commercials. I mean really, some of them are epically good. So I thought I would share a few of my favorites with you today. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
My all time favorite TV commercials have been from Target. I am sorry but they crack me up.
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This is one from when I was a child:
Coca Cola Polar Bears
I hope you enjoyed the trip down TV commercial Lane. So what about you? Do you like the Christmas commercials or do you change the channel when they come on? Tell us below and don't forget to enter the giveaway!
Cambria Hebert is the author of the young adult paranormal Heven and Hell series. She loves a caramel latte, hates math and is afraid of chickens (yes, chickens). In addition to her many writing credits she is also the co-host for JournalJabber, a blog talk radio show that focuses on writing and books. She currently lives in Pennsylvania where she is plotting her next book. You can find out more about Cambria and her work by visiting http://www.cambriahebert.com
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Martin McGuinness has resigned as Mid-Ulster MP.
He said the decision was in line with Sinn Fein's commitment to end double jobbing and planned to concentrate on his job as Stormont MLA and Deputy First Minister.
Francie Molloy will run for the seat in his place.
Mr McGuinness said: "I am resigning as MP but I have no intention of leaving Mid-Ulster. South Derry and East Tyrone have suffered immensely as a result of the conflict.
"I will always be grateful to the people of this area for trusting me to represent them and their interests.
"I will of course continue to represent the Mid-Ulster constituency in the Assembly. I am honoured to do so both as an MLA and as Deputy First Minister in equal partnership with Peter Robinson."
He was elected MP for Mid-Ulster in 1997.


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2008-2009 New Faculty Profiles
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Dr. Brian S. Arbogast, Assistant Professor, is originally from Elkins, West Virginia. He received a B.S. in Biology from Wake Forest University in 1992, a M.S. in Zoology from Louisiana State University in 1996, and returned to Wake Forest for his Ph.D., which he completed in 1999. From 1999-2001 Brian was post-doctoral fellow in the Zoology Department and Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Washington, Seattle. In 2001, Brian joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Humboldt State University in Arcata, CA. In 2006, he became Associate Professor. Brian's research and teaching focus on conservation biology, biogeography and systematics. He has a long-standing interest is gliding mammals, especially flying squirrels and gliding marsupials. He has worked on mammals and birds in North America, Borneo, Australia, and the Galapagos Islands.
Brian is moving to Wilmington with his wife, Andrea Schwandt-Arbogast, who will be the new webmaster at UNCW. Along with her computer and design experience, Andrea also has a background in biology, having worked extensively on seabirds in the Galapagos Islands. She was the webmaster at Humboldt State University for five years before moving to UNCW. Brian and Andrea like almost anything outdoors. They enjoy spending time with their 2 dogs and a cat, traveling, chasing critters, contemporary design and architecture, and having fun with friends and family.
Dr. Arthur R. Frampton, Assistant Professor, received his PhD in Microbiology and Immunology in 2002 from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport (LSUHSC). While at LSUHSC, he studied classical and molecular virology under the mentorship of the renowned herpesvirologist Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan. During this period he studied the pathogenesis of equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1), a major pathogen of horses that causes respiratory distress, abortion, and neurological disease. In particular, his work focused on the EHV-1 glycoproteins I (gI) and E (gE) and how these glycoproteins contribute to EHV-1 pathogenesis. Upon completion of his PhD studies in 2002, he accepted a post-doctoral fellowship in the laboratory of gene therapy pioneer, Dr. Joseph Glorioso at the University of Pittsburgh. As a fellow in Dr. Glorioso's laboratory, he investigated the mechanisms of EHV-1 and HSV-1 (herpes simplex virus 1) entry into cells and learned the science of utilizing herpesvirus vectors for various gene therapy applications. As a new Assistant Professor of Biology and Marine Biology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, he will continue his research on alphaherpesvirus entry. As a major part of this effort, he will employ an equine cDNA library to identify potential EHV-1 entry receptors. Concomitant with this work, further studies will be performed to delineate the complex interplay between viral and cellular components that is required for successful virus entry and trafficking of viral capsids to the nucleus. Data obtained from this research may inform the design and development of therapeutics such as new antivirals, more effective vaccines, and small molecule inhibitors of virus-cell interactions.


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Cadillac Ciel Concept comes to Frankfurt too [video]
Ciel comes to Germany bringing the best of American premium design
Another video from Frankfurt, this time of the Cadillac Ciel Concept.
The Ciel comes representing the best of American design in the backyard of German marques such as Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.
Inspired by Highway 1 in California, the coastal highway that threads the Golden State from top to bottom, the Ciel features a twin-turbo 3.6 liter V6 with 425 bhp (317 kW / 431 PS) and 430 lb-ft (583 Nm) that is coupled to a hybrid transmission powering an all-wheel-drive system.
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Great proportions; visually pleasing to look at. Excellent design! However, that interior is not!0 0
September 19, 2011 8:03 pm
This is how new american cars should look like, I think evry rapper would buy one0 0
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@axual...lol exactly.0 0
September 19, 2011 3:53 pm
I don't care what you guys are saying, I think it looks sick, a more aggressive Phantom.0 0
September 19, 2011 2:40 pm
Cadillac is not building this it was a design exercise0 0
September 19, 2011 1:14 pm
was this one only present during the press days? i was there on the 15th and no sign of the ciel. that was very disappointing.0 0
September 19, 2011 12:01 pm
ats-v should get this motor0 0
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This has Bob Lutz written all over it ... FAIL.0 0
September 19, 2011 11:54 am
It looks old (not retro) In a new kind fo way. I dont really know who they are marketing this car to, as a mid 30's male I have no desire to but it.0 0
September 19, 2011 11:35 am
I think this engine Cadillac will use in the upcoming M3, C63 rival.0 0
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At Mercedes-Benz of Tucson, you're more than just a customer; you're part of an extended family who values your time and well-being. That's why we provide superior customer service in every aspect of our business and use factory-trained technicians who care about the condition of your vehicle and help keep it running like new. Welcome to the rich, innovative legacy that is Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
The new 2015 S65 AMG makes no excuses for being the most powerful vehicle in its segment. Its 12-cylinder, twin turbocharged AMG 6.0-liter engine delivers a menacing 621 hp and 738 lb-ft of torque and is paired with the AMG Speedshift Plus 7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission.
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Most historians regard the Benz Patent-Motorwagen as the first modern automobile. It was the first passenger car driven by its own internal combustion engine. German patent number 37,435 was awarded to Karl Benz for his Motorwagen on January 29th, 1886: That date is regarded as the birthday of the modern automobile. Karl Benz grew
The 2014 Formula 1 season started this year on March 16 at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Melbourne, Australia. Before the season, 9 out of 10 race enthusiasts would have bet that Sebastian Vettel would have easily taken the Drivers Championship for Infinity Red Bull Racing as he has each of the last four
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The all-new 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC Coupe made its official debut last month at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show and it has been receiving nothing but positive vibes and excitement. The 2015 vehicle will be available in the Mercedes-Benz of Tucson showroom this November. Many will be familiar with the S63's cousin, the S63


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Mayor A C Wharton held a lottery this afternoon for the Memphis Ambassadors Program.
250 high school students will be selected to join the educational program.
MAP is a year-round program that teaches students about 4 four core value: education, health, civic responsibility and employability.
Students will be selected from each of the council districts.
423 students are already in the program.
Students selected for the program get a 500 dollar stipend each quarter if they meet the program requirements.
The money comes from the City's General Fund.
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Move over Joe Lauzon vs. Jamie Varner, there's a barnburner coming through.
When Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Brazil on Sat., Oct. 13, 2012, in Rio de Janeiro, it will do so with UFC 153, an event headlined by a featherweight championship showdown pitting titleholder Jose Aldo against former lightweight kingpin Frankie Edgar in his first foray into the 145-pound division.
That's a true "super-fight," folks. And in a recent interview with Bleacher Report, "Scarface" says he expects the two to put on the "Fight of the Year."
"The UFC made me very happy giving me this fight right now. It is a pleasure to fight with Edgar inside my country. I think this is going to be the fight of the year. It is a great opportunity to show everyone I'm the best. I will be looking to finish the fight at all times."
Considering the stakes, combined with Edgar's propensity to go deep against whomever he's squaring off against, don't be surprised if Aldo is exactly right. This one has five-round war with a controversial decision written all over it.
That being said, the featherweight king believes he'll have an advantage in a key area Edgar is used to having the edge in:
"I think Edgar will lose a little bit of his speed at 145 pounds. At 155 pounds his speed made a big difference for sure but at 145 pounds I don't see any difference between him and the other fighters."
Edgar was always undersized at lightweight but made up for it with his speed and quickness, not to mention a tenacity and toughness few could match. His technique was also close to flawless.
Put it all together and we're talking about one of the best in the world at 155-pounds.
But how will that translate to featherweight? "The Answer's" first fight in his new digs will come on short notice in a hostile environment against one of the pound-for-pound best in the world after having to cut weight, something he's not used to doing.
It raises and interesting question, Maniacs. Is Aldo right? Will Edgar lose many of the advantages that made him so successful in his former weight class?
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Earl Scherer began fixing damaged car bodies in the early 1950s when talk about the threat of "foreign competition" cropped up only during the Olympics. But with the thriving world market of the 1980s, foreign competition has made its way into the dusty Maaco garage in Allentown where Scherer works. And it gives him a headache.
The sheet metal specialist said that about two years ago insurance companies began requesting "aftermarket parts" - foreign-made replacement parts sold at lower prices than car manufacturers' pieces - for customers' damaged cars. The aftermarket parts, Scherer said, aren't as reliable and rarely fit correctly on cars. It has made his job in the shop during the past two years a lot harder.


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Port Royal Plantation is renowned for its serene environment and scenic beauty. The Plantation is marked by long stretches of pristine beaches extending from Port Royal Sound to the Atlantic Ocean. Perhaps the most unique thing about this community is that it is the only 100 percent residential oceanfront community on Hilton Head Island. In other words, the community does not feature any resort facility, and is exclusively dedicated to residential options with no short-term or summer rentals allowed. Those looking to live on or near the ocean in privacy without the hustle and bustle of tourists will find Port Royal Plantation their only option on Hilton Head Island.
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Port Royal Plantation's history goes back several centuries. Its shoreline earned a place in history when Captain William Hilton arrived here first in 1663. The Island received its name after this explorer.
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One of the unique amenities available at the community is the oceanfront Beach House, the only oceanfront park and pool complex that is totally private—no tourists allowed! The residents of the community can also reserve the pavilion to host their own private parties.
For tennis enthusiasts there are four private courts. And nature lovers can enjoy the Arboretum where the pathways are marked and native plants are identified. The beaches in the area are conveniently accessible from any of the 19 beach walks and from the Beach House. Those who are looking for a relaxed time at the Plantation can go for leisurely walks through its winding paths or enjoy freshwater or salt water fishing.
Just outside the gate is the Port Royal Golf Club with three courses and a beautiful Southern plantation-style clubhouse. Port Royal Plantation owners have the option of joining the Club with one of the courses reserved as private for members only. Historic sites abound in the area.
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UC Rusal indicated likely shutdown of Ja refineryTuesday, July 17, 2012
A senior official of Russian aluminium giant UC Rusal signalled from last month that his company was thinking of shutting down its refinery in Jamaica as part of a plan to reduce production capacity in response to a downturn in the global market.
In an interview published in a UC Rusal newsletter, a copy of which was obtained by the Jamaica Observer, First Deputy CEO Vladislav Soloviev is reported as saying that the company planned to reduce capacity by eight to 10 per cent of its current total production.
"This means a reduction of up to 400,000 tonnes per year, but at the moment we can realistically reduce production by between 250,000 and 300,000 tonnes per year. So in the last two quarters of the year we can shut down about half of this amount," Soloviev is quoted in the Rusal Newsletter dated June 29, 2012.
The publication was a reprint from an interview conducted last month at the 16th International Economic Forum in St Petersburg, Russia by Prime Business News Agency.
Prime describes itself on its website as Russia's leading business news agency.
According to the Rusal Newsletter, in the interview, Soloviev addressed current trends in the world aluminium market, UC Rusal's plans to reduce capacity, and aluminium prices in the near future.
Asked which capacities UC Rusal planned to shut down, Soloviev is reported as saying that the company's board of directors will make that decision by September.
"What I can tell you now is that we'll only be shutting down inefficient and environmentally outdated aluminium production facilities," he is quoted as saying. "We'll also be looking at the profitability of our alumina refineries, but not those in Russia. Most likely we may be shutting down our refineries in Jamaica."
Last week, after Jamaica's Energy Minister Phillip Paulwell informed the Parliament that he was advised that UC Rusal would be shutting down its plant in Ewarton in October this year, the Russian firm was reported by the Associated Press as saying that "the information about Ewarton's closing in October this year does not correspond to the reality".
According to the Associated Press report, UC Rusal acknowledged that it is considering curtailing operations at some facilities, but said a decision would not be made until September.
In response, Paulwell told the Observer that he was happy that there had been a change of heart subsequent to his representation to UC Rusal's Country Manager Igor Dorofeev at a July 6 meeting at the mining and energy ministry.
Last Friday, at a meeting between Paulwell and Dorofeev, the UC Rusal executive indicated verbally that UC Rusal's board of directors had not actually taken a decision to close the Ewarton plant, and submitted to Paulwell a press statement released from UC Rusal headquarters in Russia.
"In accordance with the company's adopted procedures, decisions on capacity curtailments and plant closures are in the competence of UC Rusal's board of directors," the news release said. "So far, the company's board has not considered issues related to capacity closures and has not taken any decision with this regard."
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July 15, 2011
On July 3, 2011, at 9:45 p.m., a 45-year-old scruffy looking man of European descent — only identified eight days later through his driver's license picture as Charles Blair Hill, described ad nauseam by the corporate press as a "wobbly drunk" and a "crazy hippy" — met a violent fate on a San Francisco Civic Center BART platform at the hands of two BART thugs in blue, one white and one Asian.
November 14, 2008
As President Nelson Mandela said of Mama Africa, Miriam Makeba, this week: "Her haunting melodies gave voice to the pain of exile and dislocation, which she felt for 31 long years. At the same time, her music inspired a powerful sense of hope in all of us."


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Valdosta - A South Georgia university is helping people understand what's going on in the Middle East.
Wednesday, Valdosta State University began a six part lecture series on the war in Iraq. The session featured presentations from two VSU faculty members in support of and against the war.
"It's great that we're having things like this to let students, faculty, and members of the public understand what's happening, and whether or not there's actually a case for war right now," said James LaPlant, VSU Professor.
The lectures are held in the VSU Chemistry building auditorium on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00, and are open to the public.
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The Osteoporosis Center
The Sacred Heart Osteoporosis Center is the only comprehensive center dedicated to the prevention, treatment and research for osteoporosis in the region. In fact, Sacred Heart was the first hospital in the region to install a bone density scanner to diagnose osteoporosis.
Today, we're the only hospital in the area to offer a complete osteoporosis program that includes:
To contact the Sacred Heart Osteoporosis Center, call 850-416-7732.
Advanced age, asthma, diabetes, emphysema, menopause, chronic steroid use and rheumatoid arthritis are all risk factors for osteoporosis. The resultant weakening of bones can lead to compression fractures of the spine causing severe pain, deformity, loss of height, immobilization, and in some cases, failure to thrive.
According to estimated figures from the National Osteoporosis Foundation, the disease was responsible for 547,000 vertebral fractures in 2005. Historically, vertebral compression fractures have been treated either conservatively or with major surgery. These treatments are limited by long recovery times and disruption of daily life. Now, these painful spine fractures can be treated at Sacred Heart Hospital with a procedure known as vertebroplasty, an innovative alternative to traditional treatments which stabilizes fractures of the spine safely and effectively, often providing immediate pain relief.
During the procedure, a small needle is advanced into the fracture using only local anesthetic followed by the placement of bone cement into the fractured area. The cement hardens in about 10 minutes. Studies have shown patients who undergo vertebroplasty experience 90 percent or better reduction in pain within 24 hours and increased ability to perform daily activities soon thereafter. The procedure requires no overnight stay or general anesthesia, reducing the risk of complications.


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Lots of minor league action, including a Hickory double header.
Here's what we got:
4:00- OKC Box - Corey - Bleh, at least we get to see if Maxram can continue to come out of his extended hitting slump. The main thing is for his power to come back, it could be that he's been hurt and thats been hindering his power, I hope thats the case and he proves in the second half that he is what he's always been, a ~.300/400/500 type hitter.
4:00- Hickory, Game One Box, Nam - Hmm, should be interesting if he can dominate as a starter like he has been as a RP. According to Announcer, Nam in the 1st working at 88 MPH, usually works in mid 80s
Game 2 Box, Hickory - Font- I hope Font can get his walks down.
7:00 - Frisco Box- Beavan! - Debut for C-Wun, against Midland, should be full of awesomeness. We shall see what Beavan does from here on out, by promoting him this early, I get the feeling that Beavan might have a shot at working his way into the 2010 rotation at some point next year... We shall see, he seems like the type of pitcher who can adjust to the Show better than most young pitchers, keeping his walk rate under 3 per nine will be the big thing for me to watch. Of course, Id love to see him striking out 8 or 9 guys per 9. But even if he doesnt ever get his stuff back to that level, I think we can reasonably expect him to become a solid mid-rotation guy with his exceptional command if it continues to play at the higher levels.
A quick comparison:
Eh? both in high A, of course Beavan is in the Cal League likely inflating his ERA a little bit, but the Ks and BBs look suprisingly equal. Beavan can be a solid starting pitcher in the show even if he never strikes out that many guys
Oh yea,
9:00 - Bakersfield Box- Tim Murphy - Poor guy is getting shelled in the Cal LG. I wonder if its time to move him back to being a RP?
and if you havent seen this, BBTIA has a great, great breakdown of MiLB performances at the halfway point:
Really cool stuff, feel free to discuss that as well.


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This is a very reliable burner and very sturdy. But…
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This is a very reliable burner and very sturdy.
But I am replacing it with a Brunton Crux B/C the Crux has, for a mere 0.7 oz. more weight, a wider burner ring and much wider pot supports.
The Jet-Ti is a great burner for the gram/oz. conscious backpacker who has a small sized pot. Otherwise the Jet-Ti could use longer, double hinged pot supports. Wider pots are proven to be more fuel efficient.
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As one of the lightest isobutane stoves on the market, the Vargo Titanium Jet-ti is sure to delight the backpacker out to shave weight. Enjoy boiling water in about 4 minutes with stove's 9,000 BTU output. Precise flame adjustment controls simmering and boiling. Sturdy 1-piece titanium legs support most pots; legs swivel in for compact storage. Manual ignition ensures quick and reliable lighting—just bring matches or a lighter. Includes nylon carrying case. Fuel sold separately. Closeout.
The titanium Jet-ti stove is one of the lightest iso-butane stoves available 2.7 oz. 76 grams. Called The Worlds Toughest Ultralight Stove by Backpacker Magazine June 2005 the Jet-ti doesnt sacrafice weight for performance or durability.FEATURES:>sturdy one-piece titanium legs swivel in for compact storage.>output: 9000 BTU/hr.>manual ignition>boils a liter of water in approximately 4 minutes.>precise flame adjustment for simmer or boil.>includes attractive nylon carrying case.>size: 2 3/4 high by 3 1/2 top diameter.THE JET-TI STOVE IS COMPATIBLE WITH BRUNTON MSR SNOW PEAK AND OTHER MANUFACTURER FUEL CANISTERS.*because of expensive hazmat fees fuel canisters will not be shipped. Please visit your local outfitter to purchase iso-butane.
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The Vargo Titanium Jet-ti Butane Stove is one of the lightest iso-butane stoves available (2.7 oz. 76 grams). Although incredibly lightweight the Jet-ti doesn't sacrifice weight for performance or durability.
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The Vargo titanium butane Jet-ti stove is a tough and lighweight iso-butane backpacking stove that offesr a 9000 BTU/hr output and boils a liter of water in about 4 minutes. It has 1-piece, titanium legs that swivel inward for compact storage of provides precise flame adjustment for simmer or boil.
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Disney's Grand Californian Hotel
- Hotel Class:
- Reputation: GOOD
Awards Received:
- AAA/CAA Four Diamond Lodgings 2014
- Conde Nast Readers' Choice List 2013
- Fodor's Choice
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
- Room Service
- Internet Access
- Business Center
- Dining
- Parking
- Meeting Rooms
- Fitness Center
- Pool
How it Ranks: Disney's Grand Californian Hotel ranks #1 out of 315 Anaheim-Disneyland Hotels based on an evaluation of expert ratings and awards, as well as user reviews. The hotel scored high enough to make the U.S. News list of the Best Hotels in Anaheim-Disneyland.
- #1 in Best Anaheim-Disneyland Hotels
- #142 in Best California Hotels
- #11 in Disney Hotels & Resorts
Our Take: While kids are spellbound by the usual Disney brand enchantments, adults are also delighted to stay in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa because of its convenience. The resort's design draws on California's natural scenery — the redwood forests, the mountains, the rugged coast — but forgets none of the high-end musts of modern hotels. The spacious rooms (that come in many configurations) can easily fit large families, and the hotel provides additional sleeping bags for kids. The themed pools are a great way to enjoy the warm California weather as a clan, while weary parents can kick back in the Mandara Spa or enjoy a glass of wine at Napa Rose after a long day of fun. Families also enjoy the private entrance to certain areas of Disneyland, like Disney's California Adventure park and Downtown Disney District. The room rates, on the other hand, can take their toll on your vacation fun, though members of the Disney Vacation Club can receive discounts on both park admission and hotel rates.
Location & Top Nearby Hotels
Of 315 hotels in Anaheim-Disneyland, four are ranked on the U.S. News list of the Best Hotels in Anaheim-Disneyland. The three closest to Disney's Grand Californian Hotel are shown on the map below. These include Disneyland Hotel (<0.5 miles) and Anaheim Marriott (0.6 miles).
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Hotel Class:Reputation: GOOD<0.5 miles away
Hotel Class:1.3 miles away
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Nearby Things to Do
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel is <0.5 miles from the #1 ranked Anaheim-Disneyland attraction, Disneyland. Of the six top rated attractions, the five closest ones are listed below.
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- #1Disneyland (<0.5 miles)
- #3Flightdeck Air Combat Center (2.2 miles)
- #2Angel Stadium of Anaheim (2.3 miles)
- #5Adventure City (4.0 miles)
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Ohio Amish Country Getaway be sure to make reservations to see the musical, comedy, The Confession. The musical is based on the Beverly Lewis best selling novel. I had the opportunity to see this musical last week in Shipshewana, Indiana. I wasn't sure, knowing the plot of the book, how they could turn this novel in to a musical comedy but they did. I laughed, I cried, and was awestruck by some of the songs. There was one number where three women sang and the harmonies brought chills to me. The characters of the butler and the maid had us laughing quite a bit. The story is of a young woman who discovers that while she has been raised in an Amish home she is adopted. She is on a quest to find her birth mother during the play. While the story is fiction you do learn some things about the Amish lifestyle.
Starting June 7, 2012 The Confession will debut in Sugarcreek, Ohio at the Carlisle Inn. There will be afternoon matinees as well as evening performances when most of Amish Country is closed. This Amish love story/musical will be running through December 15, 2012 and is something that will appeal to both men and women.
Garden Gate Get-A-Way Bed & Breakfast has created a package the weekend of September 21, 2012. Guests will be taken by bus to see The Confession and have dinner prior to the show on Saturday night. It is part of a 10th Anniversary celebration for the innkeepers.
Guests may book rooms at the bed and breakfast for any of the dates that this musical is running and the innkeepers will assist them in getting tickets for the show and also dinner. This is one show that you will not want to miss!
Written by Carol Steffey, Garden Gate Get-A-Way Bed & Breakfast, Millersburg, Ohio (330) 674-7608 www.garden-gate.com
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
See THE CONFESSION musical on your next Ohio Amish Country Getaway
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Military Operations:
DOD's Fiscal Year 2003 Funding and Reported Obligations in Support of the Global War on Terrorism
GAO-04-668: Published: May 13, 2004. Publicly Released: May 13, 2004.
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The Global War on Terrorism--principally involving operations in Afghanistan and Iraq--was funded in fiscal year 2003 by Congress's appropriation of almost $69 billion. To assist Congress in its oversight of spending, GAO is undertaking a series of reviews relating to contingency operations in support of the Global War on Terrorism. In September 2003, GAO issued a report that discussed fiscal year 2003 obligations and funding for the war through June 2003. This report continues the review of fiscal year 2003 by analyzing obligations reported in support of the Global War on Terrorism and reviews whether the amount of funding received by the military services was adequate to cover DOD's obligations for the war from October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003. GAO will also review the war's reported obligations and funding for fiscal year 2004.
In fiscal year 2003, DOD reported obligations of over $61 billion in support of the Global War on Terrorism. GAO's analysis of the obligation data showed that 64 percent of fiscal year 2003 obligations reported for the war on terrorism went for Operation Iraqi Freedom; among the DOD components, the Army had the most obligations (46 percent); and among appropriation accounts the operation and maintenance account had the highest level of reported obligations (71 percent). The adequacy of funding available for the Global War on Terrorism for fiscal year 2003 military personnel and operation and maintenance accounts varied by service. For military personnel, the Army, Navy, and Air Force ended the fiscal year with more reported obligations for the war than funding and had to cover the shortfalls with money appropriated for their budgeted peacetime personnel costs. For operation and maintenance accounts, the Army, Navy, and Air Force appeared to have more funding than reported obligations for the war. However, the Navy and Air Force have stated that the seeming excess funding ($299 million and $176.6 million respectively) were in support of the war on terrorism, but had not been recorded as such. Therefore, Navy and Air Force obligations exactly match funding. The Marine Corps used funds appropriated for its budgeted peacetime operation and maintenance activities to cover shortfalls in funding for the war.
Jul 31, 2014
Active and Reserve Unit Costs:DOD Report to Congress Generally Addressed the Statutory Requirements but Lacks DetailGAO-14-711R: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2014.
Air Force Working Capital Fund:Actions Needed to Manage Cash Balances to Required LevelsGAO-14-480: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2014.
Defense Health Care Reform:Actions Needed to Help Realize Potential Cost Savings from Medical Education and TrainingGAO-14-630: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2014.
Defense Health Care:US Family Health Plan is Duplicative and Should be EliminatedGAO-14-684: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2014.
Defense Management:DOD Needs to Improve Future Assessments of Roles and MissionsGAO-14-668: Published: Jul 31, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 31, 2014.
Jul 30, 2014
Defense Contracting:Factors DOD Considers When Choosing Best Value Processes Are Consistent with Guidance for Selected AcquisitionsGAO-14-584: Published: Jul 30, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 30, 2014.
Littoral Combat Ship:Additional Testing and Improved Weight Management Needed Prior to Further InvestmentsGAO-14-749: Published: Jul 30, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 30, 2014.
Jul 28, 2014
Security Clearances:Tax Debts Owed by DOD Employees and ContractorsGAO-14-686R: Published: Jul 28, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 28, 2014.
Jul 17, 2014
Missile Defense:DOD's Report Provides Limited Insight on Improvements to Homeland Missile Defense and Acquisition PlansGAO-14-626R: Published: Jul 17, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 17, 2014.
Jul 14, 2014
Military Training:Observations on Efforts to Prepare Personnel to Survive Helicopter Crashes into WaterGAO-14-615R: Published: Jul 14, 2014. Publicly Released: Jul 14, 2014.
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AmeriCorps & VISTA Members 2013-2014
Brigid Barrett / National Direct member – Construction Crew Leader
A Florida native, Brigid served as the AmeriCorps volunteer service coordinator at "Habijax", the Habitat affiliate in Jacksonville, FL. Prior to her AmeriCorps year, Brigid was a hospice volunteer at a program in Lima, Peru, and then worked at a hospital in Florida, scheduling clinical diagnostic procedures. To relieve stress and have fun, Brigid runs and even participates in a few marathons and half marathons with her mother as a bonding experience.
Andrew Hess / National Direct member – Construction Crew Leader
A native of Texas, Andrew has been part of many mission trips to help build homes in places like Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. Construction has long been a passion of his and his dedication to Habitat for Humanity is now in its third year.
Brittany Jezouit / VISTA member – Corporate Sponsorships + Resource Development
Brittany is a recent graduate of the College of William and Mary. She spent much of her collegiate experience using her marketing skills in campus organizations and internships. In her current position as the Resource Development VISTA for DC Habitat, Brittany works on all aspects of corporate sponsorship, and is also involved in the marketing and outreach campaigns.
Kiersten Kelley / National Direct Member – Construction Crew Leader (Second Year)
Kiersten is a returning member this year and she has become quite a builder! Originally from Long Island, Kiersten came to DC last year after living in San Jose, CA, volunteering at the Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center. While her passion may be books, she has a great knack for teaching volunteers new skills and working on the construction site.
Tyler Joseph Kempf / National Direct Member – Construction Crew Leader
Tyler is a numbers guy. With his background as an actuarial analyst, he is used to explaining intricate ideas to people. He has gone on four different home building trips and led one at a Habitat affiliate in Louisiana. In Ohio, where Tyler attended Bowling Green State University, he also volunteered with the American Red Cross as an overnight volunteer that helped assist displaced families.
Matthew Mullane / National Direct Member – Construction Crew Leader
Matthew graduated with a Spanish Language degree from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. He utilized his Spanish speaking skills when he volunteered with the Michigan Legal Services law firm in order to translate for homeowners facing foreclosure notices, and while teaching English to working adults in Antigua, Guatemala last summer. He also has a passion for sailing and maintaining sailboats.
Bryce Poeter / National Direct Member – Volunteer Coordinator
Bryce is the Volunteer Coordinator at DC Habitat, and he works with individual volunteers and university chapters to coordinate build days and other volunteering. He got his start with Habitat volunteering throughout high school in Houston, Texas, and after a stint studying Comparative Literature at the University of Chicago, he is back with the organization.
Kelley Renard / National Direct member – Family Services Coordinator
Kelley is originally from Augusta, Georgia, but attended Ohio State, where she received a BA in psychology. She has also begun her graduate work in Nonprofit Management through Northeastern University. Last summer, she served as a summer AmeriCorps VISTA with Homeport Ohio, planning fun, educational activities for a summer camp program, and leading children in those activities. She also interned with a regional Make-A-Wish Foundation in the volunteer services department, helping to register, schedule and inform volunteers. She enjoys spending as much time as possible outdoors and is excited to be in the DC area.
Mary Romeo / National Direct member – Construction Crew Leader
Originally from Las Vegas, Nevada, Mary graduated in December 2012 from Texas A&M with a degree in Construction Management. As part of her studies, she interned with Skanska USA and American Constructors, focusing on commercial construction. She previously spent time with Habitat for Humanity by participating in the Collegiate Challenge in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
David Kirk / National Direct member – Construction Crew Leader
David was born and raised in Maryland. His first experience volunteering with Habitat for Humanity was on a service trip in South Carolina. As a mechanical engineering student at the University of Maryland, he volunteered as the maintenance chair at the Catholic Student Center, leading and performing a variety of renovation projects. David also runs a pyrography business in his spare time.


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Tyler Finck's helping his son sell his first font, and it is awesome. All the money earned goes directly to the kid's savings account. Let's share this, and buy copies, and show Jonah how great he is.
Tyler Finck's helping his son sell his first font, and it is awesome. All the money earned goes directly to the kid's savings account. Let's share this, and buy copies, and show Jonah how great he is.
Sriracha, a documentary by Griffin Hammond, with @finck's Ostrich Sans everywhere. The Los Angeles Times says its the hottest movie of 2013. Get it? It looks awesome.
Awesome, creative music video for Ophelia from @octochamp using Ostrich Sans. Well done.
So flipping cool. Custom type design for a saw mill from @carterwongthink, via @finck
If ever there were a popular question, it'd be that.
With or without a curse word, it's a question that we've gotten asked countless of times – "What is it? Do I need to understand it? How's it work?"
Kerning is an essential part of finishing a good font. Notice I use the word font, as opposed to typeface; that's because I'm about to explain what kerning is – in terms of software, and how you use it.
Not too long ago, we got a really great email.
In response to one of the newsletters about modifying open-source fonts, our new friend David asked us this:
"Can you modify typefaces that don't have OFL licenses? Also, have any advice on using type in logo designs, if that's not too much of a stretch?" - David
Definitely not a stretch. Let's talk shop.
If you've ever bought a font – even a really, really fantastic font – you were no doubt, at one time, confused.
The thing is, most font foundries make it complicated. Or hard. And as designers, we're used to wearing different hats – Photoshop Tuesday, coding Wednesday, blogging on Thursday – but one most of us aren't really that great at is taking extra time out from designing to trudge through dense EULA jargon before using one of those fonts. And if you find yourself considering plunking down $30 or $50 or $100 on a new one, you better know what it is you're planning on using it for – if you pick the wrong license you're gonna have to bust that wallet out all over again. Most designers – nay, people – I've ever met have at least some amount of issue with spending money on stuff they can't actually use.
But those licenses doesn't have to be entirely confusing.
What this font says about you: "I am strong, assertive, and cry without fail whenever I watch Titanic."
— Very excited to be featured on Buzzfeed! 20 Life-Changing Fonts You Can Download For Free
Practicing my very rusty calligraphy skills. Really enjoying it. I dream about it now.
So very excited to see League Gothic at the movies. #DonJon looks incredible.
(Source: hitrecordjoe, via jglnews)
The above message came by way of a very special fortune cookie a few years ago. Sometimes we need to be reminded, & that's OKAY. As long as we remember. We all create in different ways—whatever that means to you, please don't stop.
Featuring a bold slab serif typeface aptly titled, chunk (c/o The League of Moveable Type). By the way—if you've never heard of these guys before, you should definitely check 'em out. Their open-source mission and manifesto is inspiring.
They're back at it! You might remember our last blog post about the Crafting Type workshop, and they've got another one coming up.
It's a not-for-profit workshop that teaches the basics of making a typeface, from drawing to finished font, and it's run by some extremely fantastic typographers – Dave Crossland, Alexei Vanyashin, Eben Sorkin, Octavio Pardo & Vernon Adams.
The next one's coming up soon, with pricing for students, association members, and professionals:
Feb. 2-3-4
MIT Civic Media Center
The Media Laboratory
Wiesner Buildin E15, Room 344
20 Ames Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Go check it out (http://craftingtype.com/) and then show us what you make!


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There is one play in particular that caught my attention at Washington: how clean and simple the backfield motion is, yet exquisitely executed... Smith pitches back to Gore, who sweeps behind Smith (maybe in front of, don't remember) and they seem to ever-so-briefly-and-slightly hint at a re-exchange of the ball at that point, which freezes the rushers for a split second, which is ample time for Gore to explode into whatever free space is in front of him. Does anyone have access to a video of this play if you know what I'm talking about, or a sequence of freeze-frames?
This particular play is of course just one small example of how Harbaugh is succeeding in what Singletary wanted to do: impose his will on the other team. As much as I enjoy an air show, a well-executed ground attack is really a thing of beauty.


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Funeral for church organist Alan Greaves to take place
The funeral of church organist Alan Greaves, who was beaten to death on Christmas Eve, will take place today.
The 68-year-old was on his way to Midnight Mass when he was attacked on Greengate Lane close to his home at around 11.10pm on December 24th.
The service will take place at St Saviour's Church in High Green, Sheffield, at noon, and will be relayed to a large screen at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church.
Two men have appeared in court over Mr Greaves' murder and two more remain on bail in connection with his death.
Read: Organist suspects remanded
To read more on this story visit the ITV News Calendar website


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text: The Brewers Association's (BA) 2O11 Beer Style Guidelines describes 14O styles of beer. Updated annually, it is used in various beer competitions such as the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup. This year, one beer style has been added, and another has been renamed – American-Style Brett Ale is now a recognized ale style, and American-Style Black Ale is the new name for American-Style India Black Ale, and it too has updated style guidelines. Since 1979 the BA has provided beer style descriptions as a reference for brewers and beer competition organizers. The guidelines developed by the BA use sources from the commercial brewing industry, beer analyses and consultations with beer industry experts and knowledgeable beer enthusiasts as resources. Much of the early work was based on the assistance and contributions of beer journalist Michael Jackson. For 2O11, revisions were aided by over 15O comments and suggestions from Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup judges, as well as other beer industry members. The complete 2O11 Beer Style Guidelines is available for download in the 'Publications' section of brewersassociation.org.