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December 22, 2011 at 08:47 AM EST
Apple Names MicroStrategy Mobile One of the Best Business Apps of 2011
"iTunes Rewind 2011" Showcases MicroStrategy Mobile in Business Category
TYSONS CORNER, Va., Dec. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MicroStrategy® Incorporated (Nasdaq: MSTR), a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence (BI) software, today announced that Apple has selected MicroStrategy Mobile as one of the year's best apps in the business iPhone app category, as part of Apple's iTunes Rewind 2011. To see Apple's complete selection of the best apps for 2011, visit: http://search.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZContentLink.woa/wa/link?path=itunesrewind.
In addition to the recognition by Apple, a recent study by the Mobile Business Intelligence Report ranked MicroStrategy the top Mobile BI offering in the Information-Driven Mobile App market. MicroStrategy's Mobile App Platform was ranked #1 out of 24 vendors by the leading industry analyst, Howard Dresner. Howard Dresner's Mobile Business Intelligence Report, which rated vendors on the scope of features in both their mobile server and mobile clients, can be downloaded here: http://www.microstrategy.com/Publications/Whitepapers/.
MicroStrategy Mobile customers—including such leading brands as MetLife, Whole Foods Market, GUESS?, Herbalife, eHarmony, Edmunds.com, and Sonic Automotive—are developing and deploying critical mobile apps to access real-time information and boost employee productivity. Mobile workforces now have 24/7 anytime, anywhere access to the latest information about their businesses and can make decisions using their tablets and smartphones.
"MicroStrategy Mobile has been selected by hundreds of corporations because it improves business productivity," said Sanju Bansal, MicroStrategy Chief Operating Officer. "MicroStrategy Mobile empowers business people to access business intelligence right from their tablets and smartphones, changing how decisions are made. This recognition from Apple further underscores our global leadership in Mobile BI and our commitment to delivering superior product quality to our customers."
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- Welcome WeekAug. 26 through Sept. 1
- Brandeis Community DinnerAug. 29
- Orientation Finale: A Night at the Museum of Science Aug. 31
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text: Sioux Area Metro bus routes will be changed Saturday for the Festival of Bands Parade.Bus routes 1, 2, 3, 6 and 10 will load and unload on Dakota Avenue between 10th and 11th streets. Bus routes 4, 5, 7 and 9 will use the normal bus stop location. Sam Trebilcock, from the city planning office, advises riders to plan in advance because buses will not be able to wait for passengers transferring from the Dakota Avenue temporary stop to the regular stop. All bus operations will resume after the parade is over in the late morning, Trebilcock said. The trolley system will also be suspended until the parade is over.


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If you want to be saturated with a sense of peace that brings you closer to the Throne with every breath, Phillips, Craig & Dean is definitely a group for you. The three pastors and close friends' 13th release, Breathe In, is them worshiping and sharing those moments with us, the listeners. Drenched with harmonies that sound like they were orchestrated in Heaven, this release is their best so far (and that's saying a lot - they did, after all, win the Dove Award for Inspirational Album of the Year in 2010 for Fearless).
Did I Mention Potent?
- Style: Worship
- 10 Songs
- Time: 44 minutes
- Release Date: March 13, 2012
- Label: Fair Trade Services
Randy Phillips, Shawn Craig, and Dan Dean didn't turn modern worship on its ear with Breathe In. They didn't create any new instruments to use or talk God into sending actual angels down to sing background vocals. They simply did what they've been doing quite well for 21 years ... make really good music that doesn't need a ton of bells and whistles to hit the mark and worship our risen Savior. The authentic worship that you hear on this album is all the more potent and powerful because it's so real.
Opener "Great and Glorious" gives you a solid idea of what the CD is about - our great and glorious God. With an upbeat tempo, the song slides a surprise into the chorus with background vocals that sound like they're coming from the 22nd or 23rd century. While the use of special effects like that aren't the first thing you think of when you think PCD, it works and is a special surprise that shows us they're not trapped in any boxes with their music.
The first radio single, "When The Stars Burn Down," also happens to be my favorite track. When Rebecca St. James covered it on her 2011 release, I Will Praise You, I fell in love. The Phillips, Craig And Dean version, to my ear, is even better and I love it even more.
Songs like "Speechless" are modest in the lyrics, delivered with a musical punch that sneaks up on you.
- You leave us speechless, breathless
Jesus, worthy, worthy
There is no one like You, God
No one like You, God
Closer, "All Is Well" is simply divine with a message that reminds us that no matter what is going on in life or the world, as long as we have Jesus in our lives, all is truly well. Being a simple message doesn't make it any less true and that's one message that we could all stand to be reminded of on a daily basis.
Bottom line here - If you're looking for an album that goes 100 mph from start to finish, Breathe In is not for you. However, if you are one who likes music that will inspire you while opening your heart to worship (just in a softer, easier way), you'll be a huge fan.
Breathe In Track Listing:
- Great and Glorious
- Our God is Here
- Great I Am
- When The Stars Burn Down (Blessing and Honor)
- Speechless
- Tell Your Heart to Beat Again
- Great, Great God
- I Choose to Believe
- These Bones
- All Is Well


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Routes Sorted
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A classic Bridwell line, from the mid-80's, involving some serious hook sections, though they're all bomber hooks, as if there were such a thing. Bat hooks under the 9 o'clock roof are quick to move through, the difficult sections are rated "A2+ AWK" in the SuperTaco guidebook.
Steep route, beginning at the el-cap pipe (the large piece of stone leaning against the wall just left of Zodiac). Look closely, pack that bowl and hit it before you hit the stone for the haul on P1. With a 70M haul line, it's possible to make the first haul from the P2 anchors. Keep an eye out for bear-46 though, it's amazing how quickly that fucker can move in on an un-attended haul bag sitting on the ground!
All anchors are dyno-mite, the gear anchor at the top of the "Left Hand of Darkness" takes up to #4 Camalots. Hhowever, what with the bats flying in and out all night long I wouldn't recommend bivying here. With offset cams, probably get a C4 rating(?). AFAIK, it's been done hammerless, but wait till late season to try to ride that horse. Early season, many of the fixed heads are of a questionable nature due to the freeze/thaw cycle of winter.


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Mynt Retreat
A Designed Life
Appearing at first glance to be carved from the stones embedded on the hillside, Mynt Retreat makes a bold and beautiful statement with its seemingly unending flight of wooden stairs leading to, yes, Utopia.
Born out of a chance encounter with an abandoned property, a decorating challenge and an irresistible opportunity for a new exciting venture, Mynt brought together the skills of a realtor Krystina, an interior designer and spa owner, Valerie, the marketing expertise of Valarie's daughter Ravn, and at the helm, the family matriarch, Gloria, with her years of hospitality and retail experience.
One might think that with four strong women in the kitchen it might get quite heated, but not so. These enterprising women are quite focussed on their vision and expectations for Mynt. There is no need for anyone to get out of the kitchen, as all bring different and needed skills to the well-laid table.
An intimate boutique hotel, Mynt is customised for the individual guest. "We are not about a one-size-fits-all property," says Ravn, who is responsible for the name. When asked why the change of spelling, Ravn added she wanted the association with relaxation, calm, peacefulness and not the mint that spoke to money. "Not that we are in any way adverse to making money; we intend to."
The seven bedrooms, with monikers influenced by Valerie's trip to Morocco, speak to her wanting to recreate her own Rai experience. Melilla, Tangier, Zagora, Marrakech, Fez, Safi and, of course, who can forget Casablanca, with or without Humphrey and Ingrid.
These considerable-sized rooms each sport en-suite bathrooms, 32-inch flat-screen televisions, air conditioners, fans, sun decks, cable, and the now necessary Wi-Fi.
Small in stature, but substantial in attitude, Mynt offers a selection of signature libations -- mint julep, mojito, iced mint tea or a soothing cup of hot mint tea -- on arrival. The bathrooms are stocked with amenities infused with mint and the theme continues in the spa.
The colours of the bedroom walls and furnishings were all chosen by Valerie to elicit quiet comfort -- shades of mocha, blue jewel, grassland, field oak and paradise bird. "We wanted our guests to leave the noise of their life outside, and to totally relax when they are here."
Breakfast is included at Mynt with lunch and dinner provided at the request and preference of the guest. Services varying from butler, private chef to a fully stocked picnic basket for a day of sightseeing can be arranged in-house.
Although new on the market, their guest book reads like a chapter from any notable five-star industry veteran's with comments like, "I enjoyed my stay. The only regret is that it was so short but, I shall return." Spoken like a politician.
"I absolutely loved the retreat, the staff is friendly, the rooms and atmosphere are tranquil. I have planned for my next stay." PS The food is excellent."
Speaking to the food, I, too, had one of the best tuna sandwiches of my life for lunch (#yumalicious) at Mynt.
Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, Mynt is a stone's throw or, as we say locally, just around the corner from the airport -- all the convenience without the noise or the urban bustle.
My visit to Mynt coincided with a day of tea-leaf reading and massage therapy. Other planned and previous activities include yoga retreats, Sunday brunch and jazz. Perfect for events, birthdays, weddings or family gatherings, Mynt is poised to make a mint.
Mynt Retreat: 9 Ramparts Close, Montego Bay, 876 622 5530, www.myntretreat.com, www.facebook.com/myntretreat.


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Microsoft's free Security Essentials antivirus software identified 98 percent of over half a million malware samples, an accuracy rating an independent testing company called "very good" today.
Germany-based AV-Test.org tested Security Essentials, the free software Microsoft shipped Tuesday, on Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3), Vista SP2 and the final code of Windows 7, against two different collections of malware, said Andreas Marx, one of the firm's two managers.
[ Learn how to secure your systems with Roger Grimes' Security Adviser blog and Security Central newsletter, both from InfoWorld. ]
The first test put Security Essentials in the ring against more than 3,700 viruses, Trojans and worms culled from the most recent WildList, a collection of threats actively attacking computers. "All samples were successfully detected and blocked during our on-demand and on-access tests," Marx said in an e-mail today.
The second test sicced Security Essentials on a much larger set of malware. Of the 545,3444 malware samples in that collection, Microsoft's software nailed 536,535, resulting in what Marx characterized as a "very good detection score" of 98.4 percent.
In a follow-up test of adware and spyware detection -- Security Essentials also includes anti-spyware scanning -- Microsoft's software spotted 12,935 out of 14,222 samples, for a 90.9 percent accuracy rate.
This is the second time that AV-Test.org has run Security Essentials through the mill; when Microsoft launched a limited preview in June, the group tested the beta. Then, the free software also breezed through the WildList , spotting every sample in the 3,200-plus set.
Security Essential's final version also successfully identified and deleted all 25 rootkits AV-Test.org threw against it, Marx said.
But there were some things that Microsoft's program had trouble handling. Most security software now includes an ability to sniff out malware by the way it behaves, often by using heuristics-based scanners that don't rely on specific "fingerprint" signatures to match against a potential threat. Security Essentials lacks any such technology.
"We found no effective 'dynamic detection' features in place," Marx noted. "None of the samples were detected based on their suspicious behavior. However, other antivirus-only offerings doesn't include dynamic detection features, either. In most cases they are only available in the Internet security suite editions of the products."
Security Essentials was also able to completely scrub a PC when it did detect malware. "In many cases, traces of infection were left behind," said Marx, ticking off several examples, including empty "Run" entries in the Windows registry and modified "hosts" files. The program also failed to switch on the Windows firewall after a piece of malware had deliberately disabled it.
Not surprisingly, Symantec, which yesterday blasted Security Essentials as a "poor" product with "average detection rates," had a completely different testing take on the new rival.


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BRYAN, Texas (AP) - An ex-county administrator in South Texas has been put on probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor marijuana possession while at a public conference.
Former Guadalupe County Judge Mike Wiggins said Monday he's glad it's over.
Wiggins pleaded guilty last week in Bryan and was ordered to serve six months of deferred adjudication probation. He was also fined $1,000 and must do 40 hours of community service.
Wiggins resigned last April - two months after his arrest in College Station when police discovered rolling papers and a bag of marijuana in his hotel room. A hotel worker had smelled burning marijuana and summoned security.
Wiggins later said he suffered from foot pain and smoked marijuana to help him sleep.
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This Suede Moccasin kit contains the complete leather kit. You will need scissors to complete the project. Ladies order shoe size; men order one size larger.
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Old school pupils to get reacquainted today (From Borehamwood Times)
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Old Borehamwood Grammar school and Nicholas Hawksmoor School pupils to get reacquainted today
7:00am Saturday 14th July 2012 in News By Anna Slater, Chief Reporter
Old pupils from a school in Borehamwood will be getting reacquainted at a school reunion today.
People who left Borehamwood Grammar School and Nicholas Hawksmoor School between 1975 and 1977 will be meeting at the Mops and Brooms Pub, in Rowley Lane from 12pm.
Anyone interested in attending is welcome to turn up. For more information, phone Mick Churchill on 07876 753 919.
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Experience the Resort
About Banyan Tree Tianjin Riverside
Soaring over the Tianjin skyline, on the banks of the charming Hai River, the 16-storey Banyan Tree Tianjin Riverside offers scenic river views and amazing Tianjin city vistas. Leading manager and developer of premium resorts, hotels and spas, the Banyan Tree Group, renowned for its unique brand of contemporary resort living and Asian hospitality, manages this sanctuary for the senses in modern Tianjin.
Located in the heart of Hebei district, the waterfront Banyan Tree Tianjin Riverside is a 30-minute drive away from Tianjin Binhai International Airport and a 10-minute car ride away from Tianjin Railway Station.
Urban Resort BackgroundLocated in the former Austrian concession and in close proximity to the erstwhile Italian concession, early 20th century European colonial buildings…
ArchitectureInspired by the Chinese art of ink block painting, the architecture and interior design of the resort reflect the quintessential aspects of this ancient art form.
Giving backBanyan Tree operates over 20 resorts in more than 20 countries. With 7000 associates from over 50 nationalities, our diversity presents many opportunities to make a lasing positive impact on the communities and environment in which we operate.
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Singulair Basics:
Singulair is a prescription allergy medication that can be used to treat perennial allergic rhinitis or indoor allergies in children as young as six months old and seasonal allergic rhintitis or outdoor allergies in children over age 2. It can help to control all of your child's allergy symptoms, including sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, and itchy nose.
What Singulair Is Used For:
Singulair is used to treat children with indoor and outdoor allergies. Unlike other allergy medications, like Clarinex and Zyrtec, Singulair is also approved to help control asthma in children.
Forms Of Singulair:
- Singulair Oral Granules (ages 6 months to 5 years)
- Singulair Chewable Tablets 4mg (ages 2 to 5 years)
- Singulair Chewable Tablets 5mg (ages 6 to 14 years)
- Singulair Tablets 10mg (ages 15 and above)
Singulair Facts:
- Montelukast sodium, a leukotriene receptor antagonist, is the active ingredient in Singulair
- leukotrienes are thought to cause many allergy and asthma symptoms, and so blocking them with Singulair may help control your child's symptoms
- Singulair comes as oral granules that can be sprinkled on applesauce and as a chewable tablet, making it easy to give to young kids who can't swallow pills and won't drink a liquid allergy medicine
Other facts about Singulair:
- Singulair can be taken just once a day
- Children with asthma should take their Singulair in the evening, although children with allergies can take it whenever it is convenient, but preferably at about the same time each day
- Singulair Oral Granules can be dissolved in a teaspoon of infant formula or breastmilk, mixed with a spoonful of soft baby food, like applesauce, carrots, rice, or ice cream, or put directly in your child's mouth
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Also, the FDA has issued an 'early communication' about "a possible association between the use of Singulair and behavior/mood changes, suicidality (suicidal thinking and behavior) and suicide."
What You Need To Know:
Unlike most antihistamines, which are another type of medicine that are used to treat children with allergies, Singulair doesn't usually cause drowsiness or sedation, which may make it a good allergy medicine for children who have gotten sleepy with Zyrtec, Claritin, or Clarinex.
Be sure to tell your doctor right away if your child taking Singulair gets a feeling of pins and needles or numbness of his arms or legs, flu-like illness, rash, or severe pain and swelling of his sinuses.
Other important information:
- Children should not take Singulair for the immediate relief of an asthma attack, using their rescue inhaler instead.
- You may take Singulair either with or without food.
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CATEGORIES Action, Drama, Sports, Thrillers, Awards, Mystery & Suspense, Universal, Warner Brothers, Oscar Watch, War, Trailers and Clips, Trailers and Clips, Oscars, Awards, CinematicalAugust gave us the voice of Matt Damon in Ponyo, September gave us the inner voice of Matt Damon in The Informant!, and now October has brought us a look at his next two performances.
Clint Eastwood's Invictus is one of the last big likely contenders of the awards season, though it is as of yet unseen (unless those very few who have seen it are very good at being very quiet). Damon plays real-life rugby captain Francois Pienaar, whose team saw the support of Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) as a rallying point around which they might lift the spirits of South Africa in the wake of apartheid. It's political! It's underdog! It's opening in December! It's Oscar bait for certain, and Apple has the exclusive trailer.
Paul Greengrass' Green Zone, on the other hand, was shuffled out of the Oscar race once Universal decided to sort out its slate after a lackluster summer at the box office, and that may have been a wise move. Yahoo's trailer (which is also embedded below) comes across as more of a straight-up actioner than a ready-made contender, with Damon back in Bourne mode as a betrayed soldier on the hunt first for WMDs, and then for answers. Based on the best-seller Imperial Life in the Emerald City, it opens on March 12, 2010.


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Friday, Nov. 26
A.M. 3:45, Townsend Street, medical emergency (transported to hospital); 9:41, Haskell Road, animal control.
P.M. 12:43, Shirley Street, 911 hang-up; 3:03, Tucker Street, domestic disturbance; 3:56, Main Street, disabled MV; 7:21, River Road, medical emergency (transported to hospital); 7:45, Tucker Street, disturbance; 7:50, Tarbell Street, domestic disturbance; 8:38, Ashley Street, vandalism; 11:55, Groton Street, suspicious activity.
Saturday, Nov. 27
A.M. 12:40, Tucker Street, annoying phone calls/harassing; 8:13, Nashua Road, larceny/forgery/fraud; 10:15, Heald Street, suspicious activity; 10:49, Nashua Road, complaint; 11:06, Heald Street, larceny/forgery/fraud; 11:13, Tarbell Street, motor-vehicle accident.
P.M. 2:13, Tarbell Street, motor-vehicle accident; 4:20, Townsend Street, animal control; 6:40, Hollis Street, 911 hang-up.
Sunday, Nov. 28
A.M. 2:14, Lowell Street, message delivery; 2:18, Main Street and Independence Road, lost and found property, 9:26, Mason Street, welfare check; 11:34, Chestnut Street, animal control, 11:55, Jewett Street and Shattuck Street, disturbance.
P.M. 12:41, Hyacinth Drive, medical emergency (transported to hospital); 3:52, Tucker Street, civil (land/custody/etc); 5:24, Beatrice Path, unauthorized burn.
Tuesday, Nov. 30
A.M. 8:29, Shawnee Road, structure fire; 10:08, Boynton Street, medical emergency;
P.M. 2:41, Townsend Street, animal control; 7:55, Shawnee Road, assist citizen; 8:18, Jersey Street, lockout (mv/residence); 8:51, Prospect Street, assist citizen;
Wednesday, Dec. 1
A.M 6:52 Pleasant Street, smoke investigation; 8:19, River Road, structure fire; 8:25, Main Street, larceny/forgery/fraud; 9:09, Cottage Street and Davis Street, lockout (mv/residence); 11:46, Lowell Road, mv complaint (civilian);
P.M. 1:15, Mason Street, lockout (mv/residence); 2:46, Main Street, missing person; 4:29, River Road, burglary; 8:04, Park Street, 911 hang-up; 8:36, Railroad Street, serve summons; 9:06, Lawrence Street, medical emergency (transported to hospital);
Thursday, Dec. 2
A.M. 1:56, South Road, motor vehicle accident; 7:15, Jewett street, medical emergency (transported to hospital); 9:17, Boynton Street, medical emergency (transported to hospital); 10:55, High Oaks Path, medical emergency (transported to hospital);
P.M. 12:05, Nashua Road and Lomar Park Drive, motor vehicle accident; 1:05, Townsend Street, mv complaint (civilian); 2:36, Tucker Street and Mill Street, smoke investigation; 2:52, Main Street, disabled mv; 6:21, Celestial Way, medical emergency (transported to hospital); 6:45, Tarbell Street, lockout (mv/residence);
Friday, Dec. 3
A.M. 7:53, Lowell Street, medical emergency (transported to hospital); 7:56, Ashley Street, medical emergency (transported to hospital); 10:12, Main Street, spill/leak; 10:59, River Road, structure fire;
P.M. 2:11, Foster Street, larceny/forgery/fraud; 2:36, Main Street, assist citizen; 5:02, Main Street, suspicious activity; 11:23, Hollis Street, medical emergency;
Saturday, Dec. 4
A.M. 7:08, Haskell Road, medical emergency (transported to hospital); 10:56, Oak Hill Street, medical emergency (transported to hospital);
P.M. 2:39, Mason Street, medical emergency (transported to hospital); 2:52, Maple Street, lost and found property; 5:32, Sartelle Street, firearm discharge (officer); 10:29, Deerfield Drive, disturbance; 11:52, Groton Street, disturbance;
Sunday, Dec. 5
A.M. 3:27, Blood Street, medical emergency (transported to hospital); 9:45, Prospect Street, vandalism;
P.M. 12:34, Mount Lebanon Street, assist citizen; 2:08, Heald Street, animal control; 2:17 Merrimac Drive, vandalism; 5:58, Tucker Street, assist citizen; 9:10, Townsend Street, mv complaint (civilian).
Thursday, Nov. 25,
P.M. 3:43, Mercier, Rhonda N., 40, 14 Tucker Street, Pepperell, MA. OUI liquor (second offense), marked lanes violation. Booking officer: Nick Parker.
Monday, Nov. 29
A.M. 6:24, River Road, burglar alarm; 6:43, June Street, burglary; 7:43, June Street, burglary; 9:19, Hollis Street, mv complaint (civilian);
P.M. 2:46, June Street, larceny/forgery/fraud; 3:06, Main Street, phone calls-annoying/harassing; 3:49, Main Street, assist citizen; 6:50, Mill Street, larceny/forgery/fraud; 7:48, Main Street, mv complaint (civilian); 8:03, Lowell Road and Nova Drive, motor vehicle stop (arrest made); Lessard, Edward R., 39, 70 Sweets Pond Way, Dunstable. Fugitive from justice on court warrant. Booking officer: Nick Parker. 8:24, Main Street, assist citizen; 10:46, Foster Street, disturbance.


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Indianapolis Colts
Vontae Davis - #23 - CB
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Manning, Davis, Reynaud named AFC Players of the Week
Broncos QB Peyton Manning, Colts CB Vontae Davis and Titans RS Darius Reynaud were named the AFC Players of the Week for Week 17.
CB Butler's emergence comes at great time for Colts
CB Darius Butler has brought with him to Indianapolis a greater focus and hunger to reach his potential.
Colts' 'D' finally making impact plays
After failing to take the ball away for over a month, the Colts' "D" doubled its season takaway total in a Week 10 road win over the Jaguars.
Davis trade opens door for Dolphins CB Carroll
Dolphins third-year CB Nolan Carroll is now the team's outside option in the sub-package after Vontae Davis was traded to Indy.
Grigson rolls dice with Davis trade
The cost to acquire CB Vontae Davis was high, but the Colts were desperate at corner and GM Ryan Grigson has been willing to roll the dice.
Colts acquire CB Davis from Dolphins
The Dolphins traded former first-round CB Vontae Davis to the Colts for a second-round pick and a conditional sixth-rounder.
Dolphins CB Marshall remains ahead of Davis
Free-agent acquisition Richard Marshall has jumped ahead of Vontae Davis as the starting boundary corner opposite Sean Smith.
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HBO has several story lines it wants to promote, but the Dolphins can also take advantage of "Hard Knocks" to show off their young, under-the-radar talent, including Jared Odrick and Brian Hartline.
Brother of NFL players found incompetent for trial
The younger brother of NFL players Vernon and Vontae Davis has been declared incompetent to stand trial in the slaying of a man visiting the nation's capital from Colorado.
Brother of Vernon Davis, Vontae Davis arrested in hammer attack case
The brother of Vernon and Vontae Davis is accused of hitting a woman in the head with a hammer in Washington, D.C.
Davis, Dolphins' secondary not making plays
Dolphins CB Vontae Davis made news for the wrong reasons last week, but his team could stand to get elevated play from him when he returns to the field.
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Dolphins downgrade CB Davis, RB Thomas to out
The Dolphins downgraded CB Vontae Davis and RB Daniel Thomas to out for Sunday's game against the Giants with hamstring injuries.
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The Dolphins have ruled out CB Vontae Davis, RB Daniel Thomas and OLB Koa Misi for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
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Davis, who has missed the last four games, is expected to start Sunday at Detroit.||||||| Davis has been dealing with a left knee injury.
Davis sprained his left knee against Tennessee, and the Titans had two offensive linemen hurt on the same play.||||||| Davis went down defending Chris Johnson on a run on the opening drive. He stayed on the field for a couple minutes before walking off.
Davis couldn't wait to get started in Indianapolis. After leaving rain-soaked Florida, the new Colts cornerback made it to town Monday and quickly told reporters he wanted to leave the past in Miami.||||||| Davis repeatedly told reporters that what happened in Miami was in the past and that he was in Indy to help the Colts win games.
The Indianapolis Colts may have plugged their biggest hole on defense by trading two undisclosed draft picks to Miami for Davis. The Dolphins confirmed the move Sunday afternoon.||||||| The Dolphins took Davis with the No. 25 overall pick in 2009. In 44 career games, he has 148 tackles and nine interceptions.
Davis is inactive after the team announced he would be out for "non-injury reasons."||||||| Davis has been bothered by a hamstring, and was also reportedly involved in an altercation with wide receiver Brandon Marshall in practice.


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School Placement Policies for Twins
"We were blindsided." That's how Kathy Dolan felt when she went to sign her twin sons up for kindergarten. It had been a tough year for the family – both of Dolan's parents were seriously ill – and her main concern about kindergarten was that her boys be kept together to avoid stressing them further. The twins were healthy, well-adjusted and had been in the same preschool class with no problems.
"I was told, 'That's not possible,'" says Dolan, of Queens, N.Y. It took a note from her sons' pediatrician before the school would allow them to be kept together for kindergarten. When the boys went to first grade last fall, the struggle repeated itself, even though Dolan's sons had been doing well in the same classroom.
As Dolan learned how common forced separation of multiples is, and how hard it can be on families and children, she decided to do something about it. "It's discrimination," says Dolan. "Any time you have an across-the-board policy based on a circumstance of a person's birth – well, that says discrimination to me."
Dolan's organization, Parenting in Education: A Child's Entitlement, is perhaps the largest of many groups asking for legislation that will give families a voice in their children's placement – and encourage schools to look at each set of multiples on their own needs and merits.
Minnesota became the first state to pass the so-called "Twin Bill" legislation. Parents in Illinois, Texas, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and California are working to introduce similar legislation.
This is not a trivial issue, says Nancy Segal, professor of developmental psychology at California State University, Fullerton, and the author of Entwined Lives: Twins and What They Tell Us About Human Behavior (Dutton, 1999). As an expert on multiples, Segal gets many calls each year from parents who find school administrators unsympathetic to their concerns. "We are seeing a dramatic increase in the twinning rate, so now is an ideal time to set the right policy regarding twins and school," she says.
Old Beliefs Still Prevalent
The conventional wisdom in many school districts is that separating multiples solves a variety of problems, and allows each child the most opportunity for personal growth. Unfortunately, belief about separation of multiple pairs is often based more in old wives' tales than in science. There's just no research that says separation would be best for all multiple birth children, says John Mascazine, an associate professor of education at Ohio Dominican University in Columbus, Ohio.
"There are many anecdotes about twins and other multiples that have been retold with great interest," says Mascazine. "I believe some of these stories have contributed to stereotypical myths about multiples. And sometimes such information filters into school decisions."
For instance, the belief that multiples won't develop as individuals unless separated may come from old case studies of twin pairs growing up in bizarre and abusive circumstances. These pairs became extremely dependant on each other, and separation was an important part of their rehabilitation. This isn't the situation for most multiples.
Another common misunderstanding is that people tend to generalize, assuming that if they know one set of multiples, every other set will be like the one they know, says Mascazine. But just as with singletons, each set of multiples is unique. This also ties into the belief that multiples will always struggle with comparison and competitive issues, which is often not the case.
"Most siblings reconcile and deal quite well with issues of being compared," says Mascazine. "The challenge is to help non-twins avoid projecting their expectations to compete upon same-age siblings."
Angela Drinkwater from New York would agree. She is a mom of identical twins and a member of an identical twin pair. She and her sister, Alexandra, got to experience both the same and separate classes growing up. "When my sister was in another class, people would look at me and say, 'Oh, that's Angela, she must be just like her sister Alexandra who is in our class,'" she says. "I feel that when [we were] in the same class, people got to know us as individuals, just as our family that saw us together all the time did." Drinkwater's twin sons are in the same classroom, and she notes that their peers can usually tell them apart right away.
What Research Actually Says
There's just no research to support the idea that arbitrarily separating same-age siblings into separate classes at school is the best policy, says Mascazine. There is, however, a good bit of research that suggests that being together may work well for many multiples, especially when they are very young. Twins and multiples often find great comfort in knowing where their sibling is.
"It's similar to the emotional security parents feel knowing where their children are playing and just knowing they are nearby and safe," says Mascazine. But for many multiples, the bond is even more intense – after all, they've known each other and been physically close to each other since conception! The feeling of stability can lead to a greater ability to concentrate on learning, and can make it easier for children to settle in to school.
Having the same teacher, class work and social opportunities can also offer benefits during the early school years. The similarity of their experiences can make school more gratifying for multiples, even if they aren't working on the same projects or even sitting near each other, says Mascazine.
Is it ever necessary to separate? Yes, says Mascazine. In cases where same age siblings have quite different levels of ability, when one sibling's behavior is extremely disruptive to the other, when there is extreme competition between the siblings (competition that is stressful and non-productive for the siblings themselves) or when siblings have extremely different social skill development, separation should be considered.
"Some multiples will do better being separated, of course – the point is that there should not be a single policy for multiples, just as we do not treat all non-multiples the same," says Segal.
Flexibility Is Best
The wisest and most beneficial policy is the flexible policy, agrees Mascazine. "The research is overwhelmingly on the side of having a flexible policy that considers each set of multiples on their own needs and merits," he says. "Each set of multiples is really unique in their own relationship. Policies that do not consider the needs of each set of siblings will not adequately work for them and their school needs."
Julie Robinson's twins are only 18 months old. However, she became involved with twin bill legislation in Texas after learning of the struggles some other multiple birth families have faced. "With any type of change, you will find those that resist," says Robinson. "But I'm hopeful that once this change is made the legislation will benefit everyone. We simply want equality for all multiple birth children."


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Civil Rights
Dr. Vasco Smith and his wife, Maxine, shared a passion for civil rights and were determined to make changes in Memphis. Marrying in 1953, Vasco pressed for racial equality in voter registration, while Maxine organized initiatives for desegregation in the Memphis school system.
Vasco graduated from Memphis' LeMoyne College, now LeMoyne-Owen College, in 1941 and received a dental degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville in 1945, before becoming a civil rights activist and later a county commissioner in Memphis.
In 1962, Vasco persuaded the owner of downtown Memphis' segregated Malco Theatre to integrate by selling tickets to African-Americans in the orchestra-level section of the theater, which had previously been limited to "whites only."
Vasco became the first African-American to be elected to an at-large position on the Shelby County Quarterly Court in 1973 and was instrumental in founding the Memphis Regional Medical Center. He served on the court until retiring from politics in 1994. After his retirement, he remained active in politics and civil rights, and served on the board of the Memphis NAACP chapter until his death in 2009.
Maxine was instrumental in the desegregation of Memphis public schools in the 1960s, fighting for civil rights and school desegregation by organizing lawsuits, sit-ins and marches, including the "Black Monday" student boycotts from 1969 to 1972. She also served on the committee for the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers' strike that brought Martin Luther King Jr. to Memphis prior to his assassination.
In 1971, Maxine was elected to the Memphis Board of Education, serving until she retired in 1995. She was influential in securing W.W. Herenton's election as the first African-American school superintendent in Memphis in 1978, which launched his political career. She was later elected president of the Memphis Board of Education in 1991, the same year Herenton became the first African-American mayor of Memphis.
She received more than 160 awards, including the National NAACP Leadership Award, for her civil rights and educational equality efforts. In 2003, Maxine was awarded the prestigious Freedom Award by the National Civil Rights Museum for her outstanding contributions to civil and human rights. One of the most recognized civil rights activist in Memphis, Maxine passed away in April 2013 at the age of 83.


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BRISTOL, Va. (AP) - The mother of an inmate who died after another prisoner attacked him is suing the state for $3.5 million.
The lawsuit claims guards at Red Onion State Prison didn't respond to Kawaski Bass' pleas for help. It also says the state failed to adequately train or supervise employees responsible for maintaining safety within the housing unit where Bass was attacked.
The lawsuit was filed last month in Hampton Circuit Court on behalf of Bass' mother.
Virginia Department of Corrections spokesman Larry Traylor says the agency doesn't comment on pending litigation.
The department has said Bass was attacked in a cell at the Wise County prison on Sept. 6, 2011. He died early the next morning at a hospital in Roanoke.
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[YEA] After Hurricane Katrina blew through here flies were every where. I tried the fly collars , fly spray and nothing seem to keep the abundance of flies away from my horses. I went on line when power was restored looking for a answer I came across this forum and I tried ACV and in a matter of two weeks I could see the difference . Flies were still in abundance but left the horses alone more and bothered us more. We were using off spray every night and my son suffers from eczema ( a skin rash disorder) the off irritated him until he started bleeding in areas. I said what the heck and I sprayed it on us.. okay it dried my skin out a little but over all it help us out as well. Thanks to this forum we are not bothered by pesky flies anymore.
[YEA] I have 2 Standardbred geldings and they have been getting 1/4 cup acv daily since I got them, which is 4 years. I combine it with 1 tbls garlic, 1 tbls dolomite, 1 tsp seaweed meal, 1 tsp yellow sulphur and 1/4 tsp copper sulphate, which by the way is what Pat Colby recommends. The combination keeps my boys healthy and I find that I don't need to worm them as often. They love the taste and lick their bowls clean every night. Their coats are shiny and they keep their weight on throughout the year. I have also found that if they get a scratch or nick it heals in no time flat and flies don't bother them as much as the other horses on the property. I recommend acv to everyone with horses!
[YEA] To save money what I do is take a 5 gallon bucket, empty one jar of unpasteurized ACV along with 2 large pasteurized ACV, then poor them into the 5 gallon bucket. Wait about 4 weeks (this is the time it takes for the culture to grow). What I do is create a cycle, so I never run out.
[YEA] I have fed 2 ounces of acv 5 times per week to my horses for two years now. ACV in combination with a joint supplement keeps my horses feeling good all the time! They are both shiny, happy and healthy. They don't seem to itch. During the worst of the fly season, they didn't seem horribly bothered by flies as were there neighbors. I also combine 1/3 water, 1/3 Avon SSS and 1/3 ACV for fly spray which worked well. I am very pleased with the health of my horses and attribute much of that to the ACV. I buy a gallon at a time from Smart and Final for under $4. I have persuaded my barn buddies to feed as well... all are happy
[YEA] I feed my horse Apple Cider Vinegar every day and he loves the taste. I like it because he has a healthier coat, better appetite, less smelly urine, less fly bites, less need for worming, and better feed efficiency. I also put it in the water buckets to keep algae from growing and to keep the flies out.
The vet recently told me to up his ACV to 2 cups per day to help prevent kidney and intestinal stones. I have also started giving it to my dogs, and I am also mixing a little in with my tea. The stuff is great!
[YEA] My vet had me spray proud flesh on my horse with cider vinegar then pack the wound with ground black pepper. It healed it up in no time with very minimal scarring. I also feed all my horses 1/4 cup [acv] per day to help their digestion and we put it in the goats water to help them with stones and with white muscle disease.
[YEA] I discovered how wonderful apple cider vinegar was for my horse about 3 years ago. I had to give him supplements that he absolutely refused to eat. I read somewhere to mix some acv in with his feed, and it would mask the taste & smell of the supplements. He loves it! I just keep it in a spray bottle, and after top dressing his grain with supplements, I just spray about 6 good sprays of acv then shake it all together. He is never bothered by flies in the summer either. If I feel the need to apply fly spray, I mix equal parts of acv, water, and Avon skin so soft. I find that this makes an exceptional coat conditioner as well. I make sure to NEVER run out of acv around the barn- my horses would just not tolerate it. They literally lick their feed tubs when the grain is gone!
[YEA] ACV has been working well to get rid of flies. I use minimal fly spray on my horses. I also feed it to help prevent stones, I figure that if it DOESN"T work, it's the cheapest non-usable horse item I've purchased!
[YEA] I give my horse acv every day in his feed, he was suspicious of the smell at first by now loves it. I feed it for his arthritis as it flushes out toxins and he definitely moves a lot easier, his coat is also soft and very shiny, his appetite has improved too.
[YEA] We don't feed ACV to horses, but the ferrier did tell us to spray it on their hooves when they have a flare up of thrush. It dries it right up.
[YEA] My 30 year old Tennessee Walker has been on acv for several months now. He is doing great, and eats all his grain at night. It helps with the flies, and he is not bothered by them too much anymore. I use 1/4c on top of his grain and supplements each night. It's great for his coat too!!!
[YEA] We give our horses 2 capfuls of acv 3 to 4 times a week in their grain for the past seven years and wouldn't be without it ever. We make sure we buy the unpasteurized kind from the health food dept because it has the active enzymes. It seems to keep their guts clean and moving and a around healthy tonic. ACV is full of potassium and here in alberta I sometimes feel our hay lacks the full amount a horse requires. My girlfriend uses it in a spray bottle and sprays it on sores muscles after a session of cattle penning. We also keep a syringe full of ACV in the barn (without the needle of course) and if a horse colics, I have been told by people at the race track, to shoot the liquid into their mouth to help with the pain. The enzymes apparently stimulate the digestion immediately, hence the bad taste!! I compete with my horse and I would not be without my acv and my liquid garlic (3 drops a day, 3 times a week) to keep a strong immune system.
[YEA] For reducing swelling on a horse (or any animal), wrap the leg in a rag soaked in apple cider vinegar. Wrap in plastic and then bandage to hold it in place - leave on for 4 or more hours.
[YEA] Am using to treat my horse's arthritis at the moment but very early on at present but showing improvements already after only 2 weeks. What I will say however is that my horse absolutely loves it, he cannot get enough of the stuff, even spends twenty minutes licking his bowl clean. Excellent.


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I was preparing a kiwi strawberry salad when I had an epiphany: kiwi strawberry macarons for a late August flavor. Sydney adores macarons, in fact we always have macarons in our house for her and her friends to snack on. I described my flavor macaron fusion to Sydney, who thought the macaron would be amazing. I was so excited to test the combination, I began to separate my eggs at that moment. Alas I had to wait a few days for the egg whites to age, in the meantime I dehydrated the kiwis. Since most people do not own a dehydrator I will...read more
Strawberry-Blossom Macaron
The flavors of summer are some of daintiest, delicate, and delectable of all the seasons. Between the elegant, delightful flavor of strawberries and the exotic, exquisite fragrance of cherry blossoms; a macaron was a definite must. I wish Sydney or I could articulate the amazing flavor sensation strawberries fused with cherry blossom created; however I will do my best to try. As you bring the biscuit to your mouth the aroma subtlety entices you to pause and enjoy the bouquet; but only for a moment or two before your impulses give way and you...read more
Cherry Blossom (Sakura) Macarons
I have mentioned in the past Sydney has loved cherry blossoms since she was a little girl. Living in Colorado there are not a plethora of cherry blossom trees, but we always had a few cherry blossom trees in our yard of each home we owned,we called them Sydney's tree. Recently Sydney and I were fortuitous to have the opportunity to taste a cherry blossom cake roll. The first thought I had was macarons, cherry blossom macarons. I asked my host where I might purchase cherry blossom flavorings; I was informed Japan. I thought how hard can...read more
Key Lime Pie Macarons
Macarons are a specialty of ours and a family favorite, Sydney and I wanted to try a new flavor combination, Key Lime Pie with strawberry-lime filling. I think this might be my favorite flavor, the macarons actually taste like a key lime pie in a small biscuit. I considered my colorant would color too deep and I ended up not adding enough, there is always something new to learn. Key lime pie reminds of me of spring time, the weather is sweetly warm yet tartly rainy, resembling the key lime pie macaron. In the last week we have had requests for...read more
Raspberry-Champagne Macarons, A Toast to Love
Sydney and I wanted to create a macaron flavor that screams Valentine's Day. In the past we generally have a small amount of champagne left over, not enough for a glass, but I detest wasting. I thought champagne raspberry macarons would be a perfect marriage. Valentine's day is still a couple weeks away so we needed to purchase a bottle of champagne, no need to worry about waste we created a few more recipes with champagne and each of us had a glass ( it would be a disservice if we didn't verify the quality of the champagne)....read more
Strawberry-Rose Macarons, A Little Girl's Favorite Snack
I was writing a check today and asked Sydney what the date was; I couldn't believe January is over and February has begun. I was reminded of the day Sydney was born, and like most parents I calculated the year she would graduate from high school (2010). That evening, when she was born, while I watched her sleep in our hospital room I wrote letters for the milestones she would encounter through her life; her first day of kindergarten, the first day of middle school, her high school graduation, college graduation, her wedding day,...read more
Silver Bells, It's Macaron Time in the City
This time of year we tend to take the baking level to new highs; each year Sydney and I rack our brains for a special festive macaron. This year I was at my favorite food market, as I passed the produce department I saw the most beautiful fresh figs. Adjacent to luxurious figs were deep red cherries, I quickly grab both for Sydney and I to share. While savoring the figs it dawned on me cherry-fig macarons; I shared my flavor combination with Sydney who completely agreed. Fresh figs are a rarity in Colorado. Generally when the markets carry...read more
Shake My Crème Frâiche I Filled My Macarons
In my last post I had convinced Sydney to create Pumpkin-Orange Macarons for a step by step tutorial. We deliberately didn't add the filling to the macarons in order to show an immeasurable amount of detail with out overloading us and you. A cream cheese filling would be the filling that would pair the best with pumpkin; however neither Sydney nor I are favor to cream cheese. Crème Frâiche seemed apropos, it's flavor is simple and clean but has a little tang. With the aid of a few more ingredients the pairing is incredible and...read more
Orange you Glad I am A Pumpkin Macaron
I have gone pumpkin kookoo; it is an affliction I seem to have yearly every Fall. I talk Sydney into helping me create recipes with pumpkin in them; being that pumpkin is her least favorite flavor she is quite the baking trooper. Macarons are a staple in our household, and one of Sydney's favorite pastries. It is hard to believe it has only been 18 months since Sydney experienced an authentic macaron at Pierre Hermes pâtisserie; in fact, Pierre Hermes was my muse for this flavor (he designs unusual and popular flavors). I have had a...read more
Pomegranate-White Chocolate Macarons, Baking to Bring Forth Pinktober Awareness
I know I have written about Pinktober before, but this is a cause Sydney and I are passionate about. I think being a mother of a beautiful young women in the prime of her life, has heighten my resolve to find a cure. I don't want to debate on what research has been done/being done, I would like to see a cure. I haven't gone a week without learning a friend, college, or hair dresser who has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. It saddens me to know women in 2011 are still being given the same treatment as the women of forty years...read more
Lavender, Vanilla, and Sugar, Oh My Lavender-Vanilla Macarons
Besides the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, summer has to be my favorite season; I love the high temperatures (92 degrees and I am in heaven), long days of sunshine, warm nights, and the aroma of herbs and flowers. Lavender, Poppies, Roses,Peonies, Amaranthus, and Calla Lily; I could go on and on, but I am enthralled with the flowers that I can use in my baking. This summer has gone by so quickly, I can't believe it is already August. Between celebrations, graduations, and weddings I had not realized Sydney has been macaron...read more
What's in a Macaron? By Any Other Meringue Method Would Taste as Delicate?
I wanted to compose an article for AskMissA.com which the reader would be intrigued and curious. The French Macaron debate; which method is considered superior has been an issue contention. The tantalizing enchanting macaron has been apart of the European culture for centuries, most like so has the argument of the proper construction of these adorable little biscuits. I have a fool proof recipe for both methods; by no means will my article stop the debate, hopeful this will put a little light on the issue! In the last five years French...read more
Girls Day Out, with My Heart
Strawberry Vanilla Macarons Okay, before I begin this post I am warning you this is a "mushy" heart felt post. Anyone who has read my blog knows Sydney is my heart from the day she was born. As she has journeyed through her life, I have been there to help and guide her. If she was hurting, I tried to reduce the pain. However, there are some pains that I cannot reduce. I am having a difficult time with the pain she is experiencing now; she has come to me for guidance. I know through my own journey that the guidance she seeks comes...read more
2010 A Year of Change and Growth
So much has changed since this time last year. When the year began Sydney was a senior in high school, my husband was still the CIO for CRI, and I had just began dipping my toe into the pool of blogging, (What a big pool). I can honestly say I did not understand this new "blogging world." The first few blogs lacked structure, the stories were dry, and the pictures I posted were grainy, dull, and the styling was boring. All four of these pictures were shot with a sony point and shoot, in haste, and I was pretty "green."...read more


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Thursday, Dec 29, 2005
Human Resources
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Can Indian corporate management mature?
S. Ramachander
THE prevalent holiday season all over the world prompts one to ask whether Indian managers ever take regular breaks at all. Or, are they always chasing deadlines, driving themselves to the point of taking sick leave?
One wonders whether given exhaustion and stress among young executives today, some planned recuperation and recreation must not be made mandatory. That would be a good New Year resolution to make and announce so widely that others can remind you to keep it.
One talks a good deal about Indian companies wanting to become learning organisations, to embrace an innovative way of life, tapping into the creative energies of their people, in order to keep abreast of international competition. Organisational change is the big buzzword. Yet, one wonders if it is at all possible, because the people are the same ones used to living under a different working atmosphere, and a less pressured, more bureaucratised work style. Yet, change we must and rapidly, so say all the leaders and gurus.
Therefore, where does one start? And where to find the extra energy, the higher level of dedication and perseverance or quality consciousness, call it what you will, to enable them to work very differently and ensure that they still remain effective and not go off the rails health wise physical or mental?
This cannot really happen unless senior managers and leaders appreciate the extent to which they must fundamentally alter their mindsets.
They ought to jettison the command and control ways of a near-feudal past, allowing some relaxation and levity to enter. Only then the flowering and nurturing of the creative spirit in an organisation would follow.
Culture, it is said, is the product of leisure. So is creativity which calls for a sense of proportion and a measure of tolerant good humour, willingness to experiment, and allowing curiosity to play about a bit.
All the research studies have established the connection between the working climate and new ways of looking at one's job and the work place which by definition is the basis for innovation.
Indian managers seem to suffer from a shortage of a sense of humour in the workplace. The tougher competition becomes, the harder it is to achieve one's sales and profit goals, their faces take on a grim and determined look and any attempt at lightening the atmosphere is seen as an affront to the dignity of those present.
Top management still seem to be governed by the old adage that suggests that the King should reserve his smiles for special occasions and tolerate no joking where minions are present.
Too much of any trait is dysfunctional and taking oneself too seriously is a prime example, a besetting sin of most senior management in this country, in which we can include consultants and management gurus as well! In fact, the argument for a sense of proportion is not just for the better efficiency of the workplace but also to achieve the much-desired work-life balance in life itself.
And the first step to restore this balance is to let people go off on holidays, compulsorily if need be. Let them commune with nature or play with their children, develop a hobby or simply be by themselves, switching off worries and the mobile phones together.
It is too easy, in the alternative, for the entire company can fall a victim to arrogant sense of self-importance. That will inevitably spill over to one's stance towards consumers, competition business partners, and then employees. Corporate hubris will take root, with disastrous results.
Conscious attempts to rein in the workaholic tendency and to celebrate the all-rounder personality are powerful measures you can take to bring some sense into your neck of the woods, in the corporate jungle.
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NXT is now free to watch on Hulu, meaning a lot more WWE fans are likely to tune in. And since many of those fans are probably not familiar with all the NXT superstars, I've decided to create this handy NXT "New Viewers Guide" to catch everyone up on what's been happening down in WWE Developmental.
So, without further adieu:
Bo Dallas
Basic Gimmick: Fake-Face Who's Really a Heel
The NXT champ, and the guy everyone loves to hate. As recently as six months ago, Bo Dallas was just a fiery youngster who loved to compete - in fact his (lame) catchphrase was "Fire and Desire." But this bland gimmick, combined with a seemingly inexplicable push and an eminently punchable face, has now turned Bo into the biggest heel on NXT. See, Bo and the NXT bookers caught on to the fact that Bo's smiley routine was earning him a lot of haters, so they went ahead and just cranked the volume to 11 and made him the top heel, encouraging the "No More Bo" chants with intentionally (but seemingly obliviously) obnoxious behavior. It's a smart move that makes the most out of Bo, and he's doing a great job running with it, from calling Sami Zayn a "rookie," to his selective memory regarding past failures and successes, to his appropriation of the Mr. Burns bit claiming the fans aren't Boo-ing, they're Bo-ing, and more. Bo went from being one of the worst parts of the show to one of the best - and that's one of the great things about watching NXT, you get to see stuff like that happen right before your eyes!
In the Ring: Bo is solid, but unspectacular. He is a very good seller, and has a grasp of fundamentals and psychology, but his moves are mostly boring - although now that he's turned heel, maybe that's a good thing. His finisher is either a crappy belly-to-belly suplex into a pin, or an arm submission he recently debuted (or occasionally a spear).
Sami Zayn
Basic Gimmick: Internationally Renowned Nice Guy Who's Also a Cool Guy
Sami doesn't really have much of a character hook, but he's just such a naturally likable guy, he kinda doesn't need one. He's very comfortable and natural-sounding on the mic, and the way he works in the ring just exudes sympathy and charisma. It's hard not to root for the guy. He's billed as being an international type, a Canadian with Syrian heritage who has traveled all around the globe competing, who can speak like 9 different languages and work any style. His on-screen chemistry with backstage interviewer Renee Young is appealing as well. Right now he is embroiled in a chase for the NXT title - but Bo is making him prove himself worthy first, since he's an NXT rookie. The contrast between his likability and Bo's hate-ability has whipped the NXT crowd into a frenzy, and when these two finally face off for the title, the reaction will be a sight to see.
In the Ring: The best on the roster. He's got it all - spectacular moves, charisma, psychology, you name it. He's got this amazing ability to get you behind him. His finisher is a tornado DDT where he grabs your hand, runs up the ropes in the corner, and spins off into a DDT.
Adrian Neville
Basic Gimmick: The Man Gravity Forgot
Although Sami is the overall best ring worker in NXT, Neville is the most spectacular. Neville is one-half of the NXT tag champs, along with Corey Graves. He doesn't really have much of a character to speak of, and he's pretty wooden on the mic, but it kinda doesn't matter - he's that amazing in the ring. He's one guy who would get over on the main roster on the strength of his moves alone.
In the Ring: Amazing. I've seen him pull of some awesome stuff, fantastic suicide planchas, springboard moonsaults to the outside, a phoenix splash off the 2nd rope. And he's not just flashy moves, he's got good psychology, selling, etc. His finisher is the Red Arrow, a twisting shooting star press which he hits perfectly every time.
Corey Graves
Basic Gimmick: Underground Lifestyle Street Thug
Graves is the other half of the tag champs. He earned his shot at the gold alongside Kassius Ohno, with whom he had created an uneasy alliance against the then-champion Wyatt Family, but since Ohno has been taken off TV and Neville replaced him. His character is that of a street tough you might meet down at your local tattoo shop, he's a grungy type of fellow who is more of an anti-hero as a face. His tattoos are a big part of his character, as is his hedonistic lifestyle, although the sleazier components of his character have been toned down since he turned face at the beginning of the year. His mic work is pretty good and he's got a unique style and appeal, not a personal favorite of mine but he's a good performer. He and Neville are currently feuding with The Ascension (more on them later).
In the Ring: Pretty good but a little boring. He's got good fundamentals and with the style he wrestles his lack of impressive physique isn't a big problem, but I've never really loved a match I saw him in. His finisher is a leg submission called Lucky 13.
Leo Kruger
Basic Gimmick: South African Demented Hunter/Poacher/Mercenary
Kruger is one of the most main-roster ready guys on the NXT roster. He's got a defined gimmick, he does the little things, and he's good in the ring. His overall persona is somewhat similar to Kraven the Hunter from Spider-Man, but he's also a former soldier who has committed acts which "make nations cry," according to one promo. He recently feuded with Bo Dallas in a bizarro world feud where Kruger, acting as the heel, was still the crowd favorite due to the NXT crowd's intense hatred of Bo. He now seems to be back to his full on heelish ways though, as a segment this past week showed a seemingly unprovoked attack on fan favorite Xavier Woods, which presumably will lead to a feud between the two.
In the Ring: Kruger is a solid worker and really plays up the hunter aspect of his character in the ring, dissecting his opponent's arm with focus and precision, leading to his finishing hold the GC3, an arm submission.
Tyler Breeze
Basic Gimmick: Zoolander Obsessed With Selfies
Formerly the vanilla jobber Mike Dalton, Breeze is another great example of getting to see a talent develop before your very eyes. Where once he had no character or personality to speak of, Breeze is now one of the most charismatic and entertaining people on the NXT roster. He has so many great touches to his character - the live broadcast of his phone camera during his entrance, his appropriation of the Elvis/Shawn Michaels "has left the building" gimmick, the constant selfies before, during, and after the match, the way he freaks out when someone threatens to punch him in the face. Breeze has recently been feuding with CJ Parker, whose photobombing and generally lax attitude have infuriated the prissy Breeze, who calls himself the Prince of Pretty.
In the Ring: Since debuting the new character, Breeze has only been involved in very short matches, but looking back to his FCW/NXT work as Dalton, it's clear the guy can go - he seems to be focusing more now on playing his character during the match, which he is doing a great job of. His finisher is a spinning heel kick (yeah I know hopefully he gets something better soon!).
The Ascension - Conor O'Brian and Rick Victor
Basic Gimmick: Freemason Occult Vampires
O'Brian used to team with Kenneth Cameron as the Ascension, but he got fired back in December of last year. O'Brian did the gimmick solo for a little while, but it really works better as a tag team, and in the last few months he has started teaming with Victor, who had previously been unused on NXT proper. Their epic ring entrance is a fine spectacle, and their in-ring intensity is a major part of the gimmick. They are currently feuding with Graves and Neville over the tag titles.
In the Ring: O'Brian has some good power moves and good intensity, but is fairly limited overall - good as a tag wrestler though. Victor is a good technician, albeit a little boring at times. Their tandem finisher is a Total-Elimination type move, with O'Brian sweeping the opponent's legs as Victor hits a leaping European uppercut.
Sylvester Lefort, Scott Dawson, and Alexander Rusev, the Legionnaires
Basic Gimmick: French Playboy, Trailer Trash, and Bulgarian Brute Together To Make Mo-Nay
Lefort originally managed the team of Southern boys Dawson and Garrett Dylan - an odd pairing of Frenchman and southerner brought together over the common goal of making lots of money (or MOH-NAYY, as Lefort frequently intones). Dylan was let go a few months ago however, and so Lefort carried on managing Dawson as a solo act. They were recently joined by Alexander Rusev, a monstrous European with a unique fighting style. Lefort can be annoying at times but overall he's very funny and a good classic manager. Dawson is not bad on the stick himself, and is a solid all-around performer. Rusev only debuted a few weeks ago, but looks impressive so far.
In the Ring: Lefort has never wrestled on NXT, acting solely as a manager, although he is an in-ring veteran. Dawson is reminiscent of Jamie Noble, and is a good no-nonsense brawler. His finisher is a teardrop suplex, like Shawn Michaels used to do. Rusev has been very impressive for a big man from what we've seen so far, busting out some real agile moves - but he's only had 2 televised matches so far. His finisher is the Camel Clutch.
Enzo Amore and Colin Cassaday
Basic Gimmick: New York/New Jersey Cocky Douchebags/Realest Guys in the Room
Amore is probably the most entertaining mic worker in all of NXT, with catchphrases out the wazoo. The NXT crowd particularly loves it when Enzo calls someone "S-A-W-F-T saaaawwft!" Cassaday is not bad on the mic himself, and as a near 7-footer, brings some in-ring credibility. These two were heels feuding with Mason Ryan until recently, when their hilarious antics endeared them to the NXT crowd so much that they were turned face. They were last seen facing off with Lefort's group.
In the Ring: Neither man has really had a chance to show much of anything in the ring so far, having only very short matches - so the jury is still out.
Kassius Ohno
Basic Gimmick: Knockout Artist/Full of Fighting Spirit
Ohno was one of the top stars on NXT before he was banished from TV for a reported lack of dedication to conditioning. He hasn't been on TV for a couple months, but hopefully should be back by the end of the year. Many of you may know Ohno as Chris Hero, and he is an extremely accomplished indy wrestler who is one of the top in-ring talents in the whole WWE. He's got great moves, psychology, and can pull off some surprisingly agile maneuvers. He had not quite hit his stride yet in NXT, but seemed to be picking up steam following a face turn after his great feud with William Regal earlier this year. As a heel, he plays a vicious KO artist, but his face character was more of a strong style-type straight wrestler gimmick. He has been working on his body since being taken off TV and in recent photos already looks bigger in the upper body, so it's only a matter of time before they let him back on TV - he's too talented to be kept off.
In the Ring: One of the best there is in the WWE. His finisher was a rolling elbow, but since Wade Barrett started using an elbow strike as a finisher on the main roster, Ohno switched up to an inverted cravat submission he calls the Kassius Clutch.
Xavier Woods
Basic Gimmick: Nostalgic Child of the '90s, Funk-Loving Dancer, Highly Educated
Woods is legit a real smart guy, having just earned his doctorate in communications, and has a real fun, charismatic character. Since coming back from a break to finish his studies, he still plays up the school bit and his funky dance moves, but his main thing is a love of all things '90s, like beepers and Power Rangers. I'm looking forward to seeing him get some more time on TV now that he's done with school, as he is a very entertaining all-around performer. Last week set up a feud between Woods and Kruger which should make for some good TV.
In the Ring: I haven't seen him ever wrestle anything other than a short match or a tag match, but he's got some exciting moves and plays to the crowd very well. His finisher, the same move as Gail Kim's old finisher Eat Defeat, is called Lost in the Woods.
CJ Parker
Basic Gimmick: Super-Chill Hippie Dude
Parker used to just be one of those happy-to-compete faces with no real gimmick, so although his new gimmick has drawn mixed reviews from some, I like the fact that he's trying something. With long multicolored dreadlocks and a hippy-dippy speaking pattern, the "Moonchild" is a definite throwback. The most entertaining thing he's done so far is photobombing Tyler Breeze, leading to their current feud.
In the Ring: He's only had like 2 matches since debuting the new character, but like Breeze his past work shows good ring skills. His finisher is a modified reverse DDT.
The rest of the male roster: Former Nexus member Mason Ryan is a big muscular dude whose gimmick is that he is, well, a big muscular dude. Travis Tyler, Baron Corbin, Mickey Keegan, etc. are all jobbers basically. Aiden English is basically a jobber too (up to this point anyway), but he has a character, he's a theatrical type who calls himself the Drama King. Jake Carter was being used more until recently as "your girlfriend's favorite" and a former partner of Graves, but he hasn't been on TV lately. Oliver Grey is Neville's tag partner and former tag champ, but he's been out for a while with a knee injury.
Basic Gimmick: The Anti-Diva
Although they have strayed away from the anti-diva moniker in favor of calling her "the diva of tomorrow," anti-diva is a pretty good description of the NXT Women's Champ's character. Rejecting the blonde barbie-doll-ness of most divas, Paige is instead a no-nonsense Brit with a mean streak. Her primal scream is her trademark and the crowd loves it. She has a long-standing rivalry with Summer Rae, who is currently trying to turn Sasha Banks into a vicious hate monster for the purpose of taking down Paige.
In the Ring: Pretty damn good and better than most of the main roster. Her finisher is lame, however, a tame version of the Lightning Spiral called the Paige Turner. She has also used a Texas Cloverleaf as a sub finish.
Summer Rae
Basic Gimmick: First Lady of NXT/Huge Bitch
Summer is not as advanced in-ring as some of the other ladies on NXT, but is one of the best promo cutters (her and Emma re the best) and plays her character very well. She is the quintessential "mean girl" and is good as the top female heel in NXT.
In the Ring: Not great, but not unwatchable or anything. Her finisher is like an inverted fameasser, I believe she calls it Summer's End.
Basic Gimmick: Goofy Bad Dancer Who Is Irrationally Confident And Optimistic
Emma's happy-go-lucky personality and un-self-conscioussness have made her a real crowd favorite. The crowd loves to do Emma's (intentionally bad) dance. The bit where she always messes up skinning the cat on the way into the ring is funny. And she's actually good in the ring! Emma recently made it to the finals in the NXT women's title tourney before losing to Paige in a big face vs. face matchup, but her subsequent pursuit of the title has been interrupted by (who else) Summer Rae.
In the Ring: Probably the best worker on the female side in NXT. She's actually good, not just good for a woman, and has some cool moves. Her finisher is the Muta Lock submission, which she calls the Emma Lock.
Basic Gimmick: Naive Starstruck Fangirl
Bayley is very cute and does a great job playing her character, the bashful fangirl who has surprising grappling skills. Think Eugene sort of, but less mentally challenged, and with a way nicer ass ;-) haha. She is only recently starting to get a decent amount of TV time, and has quickly become a crowd favorite.
In the Ring: Very solid, and like Emma, not just "good for a woman" - she looks good in there, period. Bayley does not have a finisher yet.
The rest of the female roster: Charlotte is Ric Flair's daughter, and her gimmick is basically just the standard "peppy youngster" gimmick, with a dash of her gymnast background and of course references to dad. She's got potential but looks pretty green out there. Aksana is a Eurotrash mean girl - nothing special but she's pretty good. There are some former main roster girls too like Sasha Banks and Alicia Fox.
I think that pretty much covers it. Hope you all enjoyed and please feel free to chime in with you agreements, disagreements or your own take in the comments below!


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It's Bastille Day and we don't have a single post relating to France. But we've got revolutions — the green kind. From hybrid "tuk tuks" to storing excess energy, here's all the enviro news you need this morning.
- Here in the USA, we have Whole Foods grocery stores that give priority parking to hybrid vehicles, while over in Asia hybrid "tuk-tuks" (or auto-rickshaws) are in the works.
- Bright Green Blog wonders if cap-and-trade could create another economic bubble a la the one that just collapsed the global economy.
- Oddly enough, Sarah Palin makes a similar argument in the Washington Post, saying the economics of cap-and-trade are bad and suggesting we build a pipeline in Alaska instead. Grist says Palin is ignoring facts and picks apart her argument line by line.
- As if things in the Middle East aren't complicated enough, The Vine discusses how more trouble between Pakistan and India could be in the forecast due to climate change.
- Is storing excess energy a problem of the past? Jon R. Luoma writes in Yale Environment 360 that this issue plagued green energy development in the past, but now might be within our reach to solve.
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