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In a world that's awash in data, assembling the right information about customers and business conditions has never been more difficult. It's a paradox that Jay Dittmann, vice president of marketing strategy at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, Mo., knows all too well. Having 13 million loyalty program members who purchase thousands of different greeting cards and other items makes tracking trends a daunting proposition. "There are mountains of data to sift through and limits to our marketing budget," he explains.
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About two years ago, Hallmark deployed a business intelligence (BI) and business analytics (BA) initiative to better understand buying patterns at more than 3,000 Hallmark Gold Crown stores across the United States. The company wanted to better nurture its relationship with its frequent buyers and, through predictive modeling, determine how to market to various consumer segments during holidays and special occasions. As a result of this initiative, Hallmark has boosted sales, while also simplifying and improving the analytics process.
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Business intelligence and business analytics aren't new concepts. The idea of understanding the relationships between bits and bytes of data extends back to the late 1950s, and BI has been around in earnest since the late 1980s. However, today, the ability to aggregate, store, mine and analyze data can make or break an enterprise. As a result, BI and BA have emerged as core tools guiding decisions and strategies for areas as diverse as marketing, credit, research and development, customer care and inventory management.
In fact, BI and BA are evolving rapidly and meshing to meet business challenges and create new opportunities. Although nearly all Global 5000 organizations already use these tools, 35 percent of them fail to make insightful decisions about significant changes in business and market conditions, according to IT consulting firm Gartner. What's more, the task isn't getting any easier as data streams become more intertwined, and mashups and other Web 2.0 environments pull data from multiple sources.
The bottom line? "Business intelligence and business analytics are on the cusp of a major change," observes Joseph Bugajski, senior analyst at Burton Group. "There is a shift toward providing deeper insight into business information. And there is a growing emphasis on better tools and putting more powerful and better software in the hands of business decision makers."
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As more organizations attempt to sift through petabytes of data, it's increasingly clear that BI and BA are as much about missed opportunities as about the ones companies tap into. Sifting and culling through data requires a robust infrastructure, effective data collection tools, and well-designed software for mining and analytics. Only then is it possible to identify hidden trends, customer relationships, buying behavior, operational and financial patterns, business opportunities and other vital information.
BI and BA are separate but connected tools. While BI provides a way to cull through data to find information—usually through querying, reporting, online analytical processing (OLAP) or other straightforward analysis tools—BA taps into statistical and quantitative data for explanatory and predictive modeling. For example, BA can predict which customers are likely to close accounts and can determine the optimal time to repair or replace a piece of equipment.
However, navigating BI and BA isn't easy. That's because numerous definitions exist, and the terms are loosely applied to a variety of tools and situations. Many companies continue to rely on spreadsheets as their primary BI tool, while others rely on dedicated and specialized applications from the likes of IBM, Oracle, PivotLink, SAS and Unica. (See "A View From the Top" on page 22.)
Steve Cranford, a managing director and practice leader at consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), says BI typically involves the mechanics of turning data into information and then using dashboards and scorecards to disseminate it. Analytics, in contrast, centers on "solutions-oriented capabilities" that create value and transform information into knowledge.
Peering deep into data is certainly the goal at Independent Health, a Buffalo, N.Y., health maintenance organization with more than 300,000 members in eight counties in western New York. With health care reform looming and cost controls essential, Independent is continually searching for ways to become more efficient. "We look at health care as the business of information management," says Joe Somma, director of market intelligence. "The better we perform, the better we're able to deliver services and control costs."
It's no small task. At Independent, getting to results meant reshaping and rethinking things. "Putting the right data to use is essential," Somma explains. Ultimately, the organization focused on three key initiatives: using predictive analytics to rate the probability of members' contracting certain diseases, such as diabetes; using an application in-house to reduce costs; and adapting marketing campaigns to the preferences and demographics of different customer segments.
Independent Health turned to SPSS Predictive Analytics (recently acquired by IBM) to take its BA initiative to a higher level. Among other things, it developed a series of models that help customize communication with members, such as deciding the preferred method of contact, the scripts representatives should use and the services to suggest.
In fact, by overlaying demographic data from Nielsen Claritas, a market-ing and media communications company, with its internal customer data, Independent built a targeted marketing strategy that allows it to connect with members through a preferred channel—including telephone, conventional mail and e-mail (with Facebook and Twitter likely in the future).
The results have been impressive. Already, Independent has improved the efficiency and cost of campaigns by 27 percent, while achieving a 35 percent reduction in the use of outside vendors (saving approximately $350,000 a year). Moreover, the organization realizes as much as a 10 percent savings in direct costs by getting its members treatment earlier and on a preventive basis—particularly for conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
In the future, Independent may also use BI and BA to identify fraud. "The technology is making it possible to become a far more efficient organization," Somma adds.
One thing that makes newer BI and BA applications so powerful, says Boris Evelson, principal analyst for business intelligence at Forrester Research, is the ability of managers and others on the front lines of business to use these solutions to extract meaningful results. "They are no longer an exclusive tool for executives and power analysts," he says. "They are enabling knowledge workers throughout organizations."
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BI and BA are evolving rapidly. For one thing, organizations are turning to these tools to incorporate larger and more diverse data sets, including unstructured data such as e-mail, audio files, video and documents. Evelson estimates that as much as 80 percent of the business intelligence residing in firms is held in spreadsheet files. "One of the biggest challenges organizations face is the amount of data sitting in silos," he says.
"Too often, valuable data simply isn't accessible or available."
Part of the problem is that traditional BI tools aren't all that flexible, and most databases aren't designed for rapid change. Unfortunately, most mainstream BI vendors continue to produce products that don't interface particularly well with unconventional sources of data, including social media.
"These tools are function-rich, robust, scalable and stable," Evelson says, adding that most aren't designed for today's complex computing environment. In addition, many organizations lack the business processes, standards and governance procedures to develop a comprehensive BI/BA strategy.
Unfortunately, the situation isn't getting any easier. As organizations interconnect data with business partners and outside sources, there's a growing need to use mashups and Web 2.0 tools—as well as mobile solutions that push BI and BA into the field. Likewise, some enterprises are turning to clouds for data storage and cleansing—as well as to boost the flexibility and reach of their initiatives. And Burton Group's Bugajski says younger workers are demanding more powerful Internet-based tools that extend far beyond OLAP and relational OLAP.
Providing Access
Plugging in diverse data sources and building a framework for effective BI is something the Kent County Council in the United Kingdom has grappled with over the last few years. Representing approximately 1.4 million citizens in southeastern England, the agency has looked for ways to make data more accessible to workers, citizens and other agencies—all while trimming costs.
"There is a lot of valuable information available," says project manager Paula Rixon. "Unfortunately, it has been difficult to find it and put it to use."
The council's goal is to build an information-age distribution model for publicly available data. In 2009, it deployed IBM Mashup Center to connect to data residing in various spreadsheets and databases. It uses RSS to pull data into the BI application.
"We want to put citizens in control of information," Rixon explains. An initial pilot project offers two dozen of the approximately 570 data sets available. The statistical data covers everything from auto accident and arrest statistics to the availability of medical doctors and clinics, and it's accessible via a standard Web browser.
So far, the mashups have received favorable reviews from various constituents, Rixon says. As a result, the council plans to expand the use of the system significantly over the next few years and eventually put most of its data online and available for mashups.
"We are able to provide data at a lower cost, make it available more quickly and to a larger segment of users, and generate greater community interaction and involvement," she explains.
Burton Group's Bugajski says that new and better tools are ratcheting up the sophistication level for both BI and BA. "Organizations are looking to assemble data in new, more powerful ways in order to have a better understanding of events and conduct predictive analysis and what-if modeling."
Meeting the Challenges
The road to BI and BA success is paved with plenty of potholes. One significant challenge is building the right IT infrastructure to manage data and ensure that it's available and accessible throughout an enterprise. In many organizations, a veritable goldmine of data resides in software, systems and storage devices that simply aren't accessible.
Worse, data may be stored and used differently in various organizational silos. If and when it's reassembled, the data may wind up distorted or misinterpreted. Even tiny errors can result in drastically different results.
Another challenge lies in the design of these systems. An enterprise must create an interface that allows the individuals who are using reporting and analytics tools to navigate through systems and data. In some cases, it's essential to mix and match traditional reporting tools with complex analytical functionality, while simultaneously providing an interface and environment that are simple enough for a wide range of businesspeople to use. What makes this task especially difficult is that different departments may have developed different tools and interfaces—in some cases, pulling data from disparate ERP and CRM systems and databases.
Knocking down the silos and combining all the data increasingly require an organization to adopt what Burton Group refers to as a data services platform. These middleware tools help connect a scattered BI infrastructure within a single interface and environment. Vendors such as Oracle (through its acquisition of BEA and its AquaLogic solutions) and Composite Software have begun to address the need for a more integrated environment and more sophisticated management capabilities.
In addition, as organizations adopt virtualization and cloud environments and use them to store and manage data, the ability to integrate disparate environments becomes even more vital. A big advantage of storing data in the cloud, Bugajski says, is that it reduces the demand on IT resources. In some cases, organizations can trim the number of servers required for BI and BA. There's also the ability to quickly grab test data from several sources. "Oftentimes, when you do this kind of analytics, it beats up hardware and disk requirements for a one-time sort of use," he adds.
Governance is an equally important factor in achieving success with BI and BA, notes PwC's Cranford. "An organization must have an effective governance model and have policies and practices in place to ensure that technology is applied appropriately and that it enables the best possible results," he says.
What's more, executive sponsorship is a must, and a strategic road map is paramount. "These initiatives require more than technology," Cranford points out. "They require a focused approach."
Hallmark's Dittmann knows that very well. When the company amped up its BA strategy, it turned to SAS Analytics to mine data and spot patterns that could lead to improved sales. It runs the platform on a Teradata database that's connected to a mainframe, with data updated nightly. "We have huge amounts of data to sift through, and understanding customer behavior and communicating with loyalty program members in a targeted way are vital to our success," he says.
Hallmark turned to predictive modeling so it could adapt and adjust promotions on the fly. Today, it can determine which customer segments are most swayed by direct mail, which segments should be approached through e-mail and what specific messages to send to each group. The company is now able to assemble customer insights in 10 minutes rather than the two days or longer it used to take. Even more important, Hallmark has boosted sales to its loyalty program members by 5 percent to 10 percent.
"Picking the right customer to talk to at the right time is crucial," Dittmann explains. "Understanding trends and the general health of the business is essential."
The way Forrester's Evelson sees it, the task of managing BI and BA isn't getting any easier. Yet, as organizations seek to understand complex factors and variables in a more holistic and strategic way, putting data to maximum use will continue to grow in importance.
Evelson sums it up this way: "BI and BA aren't routine applications; they are major differentiators in terms of frontline competitiveness. Real-time monitoring, split-second reporting and predictive modeling are both the present and the future of business."


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Portland Forum Focuses on School Accountability
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) is seeking public input on developing a new system of holding schools accountable and recognizing their success.
The federal government is offering Maine, like all other states, a chance to develop its own system in place of what many now consider unrealistic and unfair requirements and negative labels in the current No Child Left Behind Act.
DOE will hold a public forum on December 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 250 of Casco Bay High School. A second forum will take place in Bangor. In addition, the public may participate in an online forum on December 13 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
DOE will submit a formal request for flexibility to the U.S. Department of Education under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen is asking educators, parents, students and anyone who has a stake in the education of Maine's students to voice their views at one of the forums.
The department also is seeking feedback through an online survey and in an ongoing online discussion in which Bowen and other staff will participate.
In the absence of Congressional action to rewrite No Child Left Behind, about 40 states are taking advantage of the U.S. Department of Education's offer of flexibility. In exchange, the department is requiring that states:
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- Develop and pilot systems for evaluating the performance of teachers and school administrators in a way that's fair and promotes continued professional growth among educators.
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A driver was killed Monday morning after his vehicle flew over an 8-foot fence, police said.
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2 Well tried through many a varying year, See Levett to the grave descend; Officious, innocent, sincere, Of every friendless name the friend.
3 Yet still he fills Affection's eye, Obscurely wise and coarsely kind; Nor, letter'd Arrogance, deny Thy praise to merit unrefined.
4 When fainting Nature call'd for aid, And hovering Death prepared the blow, His vigorous remedy display'd The power of Art without the show.
5 In Misery's darkest cavern known, His useful care was ever nigh; Where hopeless Anguish pour'd his groan, And lonely Want retired to die.
6 No summons, mock'd by chill delay; No petty gain, disdain'd by pride; The modest wants of every day, The toil of every day supplied.
7 His virtues walk'd their narrow round, Nor made a pause, nor left a void; And sure the Eternal Master found The single talent well employ'd,
8 The busy day--the peaceful night, Unfelt, unclouded, glided by; His frame was firm--his powers were bright, Though now his eightieth year was nigh.
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Better get on that. The weather hasn't turned but it's the first week of September. Now is the time to greet early autumn in WI. Students have moved into the dorms. See the free range herds of red clad sheep at all points of the UW campus. Bless their hearts. Now get the f@ck outta the crosswalk, ponytail on cellphone, my bike brakes are faulty. Why do people (inevitably wearing flip-flops) not heed the flashing red don't walk signal? As a mother I want to tell them, "Stop in the name of bejeezus or I'll punch a fetus!" 'Tis the season to make any conversation awkward by bringing up the almighty fetus. But I had a brush with the law man last week so I'm layin' low. Staying conservative on hollerin' at pedestrians in the goddamn bike lane.
I'll stop being an old fuss and tell you something good. Fall is magical. It's the most wonderful time of the year. I don't give a schtupp about X-mas. I'm partial to Autumn. Top ten lists are so last summer. Here's a high-five for fall.
1. Seasonal beers
Wisco is to beer like church is to perverts. Full of 'em. If you're a pint-loving yogi, now read this. Ale Asylum, a beloved local brewery, gives back to the community. With beer porn for all! That's democracy.Which leads me to…
2. Voting!
Vo-tang. Rockin' the vote. Barack-in the vote. Sorry if you don't like Barack. Don't be a toolbag. I'm the boss of who gets my vote. I have opinions and upon this post they shall rain. Seriously though, dude. It's ok if you want to vote for Mitt Romney. But he will never have a beer with you. Ever. Being of the Mormonic persuasion. I wish his team of right-winged turkeys would keep their ideology out of my vulvatron. Aren't they supposed to be for small government? Sometimes size matters, Willard. I'll thank you kindly to keep yer white manly whimsy out of my lock box.
Back to beer. If you're patriotic, dig the just released White House Beer Recipe, Ale to the Chief. Touch your lips to hops and change in a frosty mug.
3. Oktoberfest
Dancing the polka, eating the sauer kraut and sipping das boot; the triathlon of fine living. A live 'Roll Out the Barrel' will melt your face. Bring a hanky. Wear comfy shoes and supportive undergarments.
4. All Hallow's Eve
I can't wait to dress like a flesh bucket of smutcuddles on the 31st of October. My flanks are getting mad ripped from my bone smokin' cardio workouts (porch chillin'). This body was made to be celebrated and adorned. In a wookie costume. Or a giant Hostess cupcake. Swathed in a cupcake costume, I could say all sorts of filthy things to people.
I love candy corn. But I don't actually eat such things. Don't be fooled by my zaftig figure. I don't get out to indulge much. The more hot-hot yoga I practice, the less room I have for subservient food and drink. Animal products and booze; they're fun on the high holy days, but they won't get you from Sun A to Sun Biotch. There are, however, certain crises that can only be solved (salved?) with cheesecake and kielbasa. Moderation is king.
5. Jack Skellington
The soundtrack to Tim Burton's 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' is on blast in our family car from September to late December. It's the best Halloween movie ever. You can't beat the original songs, but here's a classic cover for your late, spooky autumnal nights.
I realize a good portion of this post was devoted to the drunkardly. Are you off the sauce? Take comfort, teetotaler. I support your choice to roll beerless (and braless). Do you maintain bock brahmacharya? Feeling left out? You can home-brew your own non-alcoholic lager. If you simply don't like the taste of beer, here is a video on how to catch a kangaroo. Who loves ya?
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Educators from across South Dakota came together today to look at the best strategies to support students and teachers in the classroom. Participants gathered in Fort Pierre and via technology, for a summit on teaching and learning titled "Rethinking Education Reforms and Accountability" hosted by the South Dakota Education Association (SDEA).
Teachers, administrators, lawmakers and school board members were on hand to hear presentations from the U.S. Department of Education, the National Education Association and the South Dakota Department of Education. The group then began a dialogue on what can be done collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for all students.
At the conclusion of the summit, SDEA President Sandy Arseneault announced the formation of a Commission on Teaching and Learning, which is a partnership of SDEA, the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD), the School Administrators of South Dakota (SASD), and the South Dakota Department of Education (SDDOE). Arseneault said the Commission's goal is to create a blueprint for quality instruction in South Dakota.
"The Commission's charge is to examine various strategies that will support positive student outcomes. It will then make recommendations that are research based and have been found to be sound practice," said Arseneault. "We intend to look at everything from our teacher preparation programs to strategies for improving graduation rates and the question we will always have in front of us is: will this help students?" The Commission's first task will be to continue the work begun this summer to develop model teacher and principal evaluation systems that districts may choose to use.
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Washington, DC – As summer approaches, Americans start to dream of sweets. In fact, nearly 30% of those surveyed associate sweet icy treats with summer – ice cream, popsicles and frozen yogurt, to name a few.
Americans love sweets so much, that they are less than resolute when it comes to passing them up, despite the potential toll on their summer swimsuit look. A new survey conducted by the Corn Refiners Association shows that almost 28% of respondents don't want to choose between looking trim and enjoying their favorite foods.
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"You can enjoy sweets if you consider your total calorie picture for the day – think about what you're choosing to eat based on how much physical activity you'll be getting" says Kristine Clark, Ph.D., R.D., assistant professor and Director of Sports Nutrition at Penn State University. "Try hard to eat well balanced meals and exercise 30 minutes a day – then if you feel like a sweet, enjoy it!"
Sugar comes from many sources: corn, cane, beets and bees. But regardless of how it is made, sugar is sugar.
"Many people do not understand why sugars are in foods like cereals, breads, yogurts, and spaghetti sauces, for example," says Audrae Erickson, president of the Corn Refiners Association. "In fact, many of these foods require sugars for fermentation or high fructose corn syrup to add moisture. Whether the sugar comes from corn, juice concentrates, cane, beets, or honey, they all contain four calories per gram and are handled the same by the body."
For the one in five Americans who call themselves "failures" when it comes to sweet temptations – the news is good. To manage your weight, counting calories is best, taking care to burn off just as many calories as you take in. With this in mind, you can have your popsicle – and eat it too.
This online survey was conducted using the field services of TNS. The study reached a national sample of 1,000 American adults ages 18 and older. Findings from the survey look at total Americans, and statistically significant differences between women and men.
The margin of error for the total sample is ±3.1% at the 95% confidence level. This means that if we were to replicate the study, we would expect to get the same results (within 3.1 percentage points) 95 times out of 100.
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Soroca Fortress (Romanian: Cetatea Soroca) is a historic fort in the Republic of Moldova, in the modern-day city of Soroca.
The city has its origin in the medieval Genoese trade post of Olchionia, or Alchona.[citation needed] It is known for its well-preserved stronghold, established by the Moldavian Prince Stephen the Great (Romanian: Ştefan cel Mare) in 1499.
The original wooden fort, which defended a ford over the Dniester (Moldovan/Romanian: Nistru), was an important link in the chain of fortifications which comprised four forts (e.g. Akkerman and Khotin) on the Dniester, two forts on the Danube and three forts on the north border of medieval Moldova. Between 1543 and 1546 under the rule of Petru Rareş, the fortress was rebuilt in stone as a perfect circle with five bastions situated at equal distances.
During the Great Turkish War, John Sobieski's forces successfully defended the fortress against the Ottomans. It was of vital military importance during the Pruth Campaign of Peter the Great in 1711. The stronghold was sacked by the Russians in the Russo-Turkish War (1735–1739). The Soroca fortress is an important attraction in Soroca, having preserved cultures and kept the old Soroca in the present day.
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NEW HAVEN — Hundreds of bridges in Connecticut are structurally deficient, according to records, and state officials are exploring the possibility of implementing tolls for the first time in decades to help come up with the billions of dollars needed to repair or replace its aging spans.
The state has more than 500 bridges considered structurally deficient, meaning they need rehabilitation or replacement because at least one major component has advanced deterioration or other problems that led inspectors to deem its condition poor or worse. More than 200 bridges in Connecticut are "fracture critical" because they don't have redundant protections and are at risk of collapse if a single, vital component fails.
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Turpen winding down minor league season with the Twins
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BOWIE, Md. – Minor league pitcher Dan Turpen of McMinnville switched locations this season in the Minnesota Twins' farm system.
But his main challenge remained the same: the ability to throw strikes on a regular basis.
The right-hander, a member of the Oregon State national title team in 2006, began the year with Triple-A Rochester of the International League and was 2-0 with an ERA of 6.93 in 21 games, with one save.
A 6-foot-4, right-hander, he gave up 13 walks and 34 hits in 24.2 innings with the top farm team of Minnesota.
Turpen was used in a variety of roles at Rochester, from the sixth inning to closer at times in the ninth. "It was a good situation," he said. "I have good enough stuff to pitch up there (at Triple A). You can't give them extra outs."
But Turpen, who turned 27 on Aug. 17, was then sent down to Double-A New Britain of the Eastern League. In 22 games through Aug. 22 he was 1-1 with an ERA of 3.52 but had allowed 23 walks with 23 strikeouts in 30.2 innings of work.
"It has been up and down," he said of this season. "I had a lot of struggles at the beginning of the year (with Rochester). It's the same thing: I have to throw strikes. There would be days I would pound the strike zone and throw very well."
Then there would be days that control was a problem. "It is the story on my career," he said of control issues.
Turpen went five games without giving up a run for New Britain through Aug. 3 then gave up seven earned runs in his next five outings.
The New Britain pitching coach is Stu Cliburn, a veteran instructor in the Minnesota system and former pitcher in the majors with the Angels. "I had a chance to work with him a lot last year. He knows me pretty well," said Turpen, who lives in Beaverton in the off-season.
New Britain began a four-game series here Aug. 22 against the Bowie (Md.) Baysox, a farm team of the nearby Baltimore Orioles. The Eastern League regular-season ends Labor Day and Turpen is hoping to find a team to play winter ball with, perhaps in Venezuela.
If that does work out he plans to work out with other pro players this off-season in Oregon with an eye on getting back to the Triple-A level in 2014.
He will be a minor league free agent for the first time and that process ends a few days at the conclusion of the World Series. Turpen could sign back with the Twins, or be picked up by one of the other 29 major league organizations.
Turpen was acquired by the Twins from the Colorado Rockies on Dec. 8, 2011 for pitcher Kevin Slowey.
Last year Turpen also split time between New Britain and Rochester, and he was named to the Eastern League All-Star game that was played in Reading, Pa.
Turpen was drafted by the Giants in the eighth round in 2007 out of Oregon State.
He was acquired by Boston from the Giants on July 31, 2010 and was then acquired by the Rockies on March 29, 2011 for catcher Michael McKenry.
"Most of the organizations are similar in terms of how they bring up their pitchers. The tough part is to have different coaches," he said.
Notes: Turpen throws a fastball, slider and change … Turpen keeps in touch with former Oregon State teammates Joe Patterson, who was 2-1, 2.05 out of the bullpen for Triple-A Reno in the Arizona system through Aug. 22.
Editor's note: Maryland resident David Driver has covered the Eastern League for 20 years and can be reached at www.davidsdriver.com
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A spokeswoman for Southwark Council said yesterday that the regeneration had "absolutely worked. It's changed. Peckham now is a different place to what it was ten years ago."
Andrews & Robertson estate agents were offering a house in Blakes Road, where Damilola died, claiming: "The district has been the subject of extensive regeneration and is now quite a desirable place to reside." Yet the Home Office still considers Southwark a high-crime and high youth-crime area. The crime rate has been rising since 2000, driven by increases in crimes of violence against the person committed by youths and children.
Violent crime in the borough has risen from 10,000 incidents in 2000 to 2001, to 12,500 in 2005 to 2006, even though huge sums of money have been thrown at the problem.
Some social workers say that they are not surprised, arguing that new homes have failed to address or remove the underlying problems.
"My kids sum it up well: nice new houses but the same old s**t happening inside them,"
So who do we trust to tell the truth, the council who love spending money on "regeneration" and the Estate Agents, or the kids who live there? Not a hard choice is it. How ever much of our money the experts throw at these problem estates there are some problems that fancy new libraries won't solve. As they say down here, you can't polish a turd.


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Qasim Rashid (Kah-sum Ruh-sheed) is a vocal human rights activist and advocate of what is called "moderate Islam in America". He is the Executive Editor of The Richmond Journal of Global Law and Business and has co-authored or co-edited two books, Towards a Greater Jihad and By the Dawn's Early Light. He has been featured in local and national news media including NBC and NPR.
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--Iran preparing terrorist groups to retaliate in case Israel strikes against Iran's nuclear sites.
--The Obama administration announced its objection to adding President Roosevelt's D-Day prayer to the WWII memorial in Washington.
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WASHINGTON, August 7, 2012 – NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has released a stop-action video showing the last two minutes of the Mars Curiosity Rover's descent to the surface of the red planet. This marks the first time a vehicle has recorded the actual moments up to landing on Mars, with a true video expected from NASA JPL in the coming days.
This is NASA's seventh landing on Mars. The latest Martian landing added a much-needed boost to NASA, which has been under heavy debate whether there is funding for another Mars landing this decade. Curiosity, with a price tag of $2.5 billion, is the most expensive mission to date for which scientists hope will pay off in the form of discoveries that can shape the Martian planet's history and determine if life ever existed.
Moments after landing, the first black-and-white pictures were received at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory followed by the small, thumbnail color photos that were used to make up the video. Over the next several days, more detailed color photos will be transmitted back to earth, highlighting the exact landing location and surrounding terrain.
After several weeks of health checkups, the six-wheel rover will take its first drive. Over the next two years, Curiosity will drive over to a mountain rising from the crater floor, drill and sample rocks, and scoop up rust-tinted soil, in an effort to see if the region ever had the right environment for microscopic organisms to thrive.
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Jamie sat on his bed, while his Dad talked on the phone. In just three weeks, Jamie was going to turn seven. He couldn't wait. He was having a pirate party. He already had his costume: his ripped white T-shirt, some torn black pants that his Mom had cut jaggedly at the knee, a black eye patch, and the colorful stuffed parrot that he sometimes slept with.
Jamie loved birthdays. He loved being the center of attention, eating pizza, having his grandparents come over—his Grandma Delia made the best chocolate cake in the world. But most of all, he couldn't wait for his friends to come over so they could run around in the backyard and play in the pirate ships he and his Dad were making. Yesterday, their neighbor Cameron had told them about a refrigerator box sitting by the side of the road a few blocks away from their house. But Jamie wanted to make at least two ships and maybe have a cannonball fight. Jamie's Dad hung up the phone.
"Well, there is still one empty refrigerator box that they haven't broken down at Montgomery's Appliance store over on Fennbridge Road. That's just a mile away. I told the owner we would pick it up by noon."
"Yippee! Can we go get it now? Then we can make two ships to use for a cannonball battle at the party."
"Whoa, kiddo. How about after some breakfast? Then we'll have energy to work on making the ships once we get the box home. Now what were you going to use for cannonballs?"
"Well, I thought newspaper rolled into balls would work. They won't hurt us and we have a lot of newspaper in the living room."
Jamie's dad laughed. "We do have plenty of newspaper. I guess it's time I put some of those piles out with the recycling. But I'll set aside some for making cannonballs and then we can recycle it after the birthday party."
Just then, Jamie's mom walked into the room. "Speaking of birthdays...What do you want for your birthday?" she asked. Jamie looked around his bedroom. He spotted plastic Legos, wood and cardboard blocks, toy trucks and cars, two stuffed bears, a stuffed monkey, fish, and the parrot; a magnetic building set, his wooden train set, a magic kit, and about 10 books piled next to his bed. And that was just the stuff sitting out on the floor.
Then he said, "I don't know, Mommy. I do have lots of toys and books already. Can I think about it?"
"Of course," said his mom. "But if you want something special, let us know soon. Now how about helping me work on the party invitations while Daddy makes us some eggs? I'm getting hungry."
Jamie grabbed his polar bear from his bed and went into the study to help his mom write the invitations.
"You know, Jamie," said his mom. "We could make it a 'no presents' birthday this year if you want. Instead of bringing presents for you, you could ask your friends to donate items for an animal shelter or another charity you like."
Jamie looked at his mom. He had actually been to a "no presents" birthday. His cousin Kai who had turned 10 last August had a tropical pool party. And there were no presents. Instead, everyone had brought donations—whatever they wanted—to help save the rainforest.
But the party was a blast. They swam at the neighborhood pool, and had crazy hat relay races in the pool and dove for coins in the deep end. Jamie was on his neighborhood swim team so he could swim and dive with Kai and all his older friends. They ate mangos, pineapple, and coconuts, which Jamie loved. Kai told Jamie it was the best birthday ever, and he felt great sending a check for $200 to the Save the Rainforest Fund.
"Mommy," said Jamie. "I think a 'no presents' birthday would be good. Maybe we could have everyone donate money if they want to. Do you think we could find someone who is helping polar bears and give the money to them?"
"I bet we could," said his Mom. "We'll spend a little time researching that. How about we start with a wildlife group like World Wildlife Fund?"
"Yes," said Jamie. He hugged his polar bear. "I'd like to help the polar bears. I have enough stuff."
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Saturday, May 03, 2014
Arigato Sushi
There are still no Vietnamese restaurants in Kamloops. My count since my last Vietnamese meal is approximately 9 months.
But sushi rules too. And tempura, noodles.......yum.
I've been to Arigato twice recently, and we enjoyed both visits very much.
The first time was for a family birthday and the family fell upon each dish like rabid badgers, so there are no photos.
We tried the vegetable and shrimp tempura, a sushi roll that I can't remember the name of, but it had salmon in it, so I didn't try it, gyoza, salmon salad, bento boxes, yakisoba, and chicken donburi.
It was all so, so good.
So, so good that we went back a couple of weeks later.
The madness began the moment the green tea and miso soup hit the table.
As you can see, the 4 year old is pulling the soup over to him. 2 of his FAVORITE things in the world are green tea and miso soup. I love it. Except when I lose my green tea and miso soup to him.
This was, I believe, the crazy california roll. It was.......crazy good.
Biminbap. Which is one of my very favorite dishes, but I've never seen it with lettuce before. Pretty cool.
And also? They are open on SUNDAYS.
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Posted by Sara at Saturday, May 03, 2014
Labels: eating out, kamloops
Friday, May 02, 2014
Haute Dogs
"The noblest of all dogs is the hot-dog; it feeds the hand that bites it." ~ Lawrence J. Peter.
Hot dogs - what's not to like? BBQ'ed, pan fried, cooked over a fire. With ketchup, or sauteed onions. Maybe some cheese?
I can't say we are overly adventurous in our hot dog toppings, which makes it cool to come across a book like Haute Dogs by Russell van Kraayenburg.
This is a fun but serious book all about the lofty dog - after an introduction to the history of the dog, the author moves into the anatomy of the dog and instructions on various cooking methods - more than I would have thought -that go from microwaving to roasting to steaming.
There are more than 40 recipes, many with variations for other delicious creations, and if that wasn't enough - buns and batters, sausages, and condiments and toppings.
We tried the El Completo from Chile:
Scott had his with sauerkraut, I had mine without.
Next was the Columbian Pineapple Dog from Columbia.
This one made me a little nervous - we made a pineapple relish, and salsa golf, then added ketchup, mustard, cheddar, and potato chips. But it was quite delicious.
I also made the Classic Hot Dog Buns
And our final, and favorite of the 3, the Danish Hot Dog - topped with the MOST delicious Remoulade sauce ever.
Thank you Quirk Books!
Posted by Sara at Friday, May 02, 2014
Labels: Cookbook
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Smackdown - Drop Biscuits
Ok! Let's do another Smackdown, shall we?
This time we're moving into the land of carbs with biscuits. Drop biscuits.
First up is Trisha Yearwoods Easiest Muffins recipe. Yes, it's called a muffin, but I think that it's more like a biscuit, and this is my blog and my Smackdown.
What drew me to this recipe was the incredibly short list of ingredients, and the addition of sour cream. These came together super quick and looked pretty darn good.
They tasted good too - and I loved the tang from the sour cream.
Unfortunately, I found these were best eaten right after they were made, which for a small family caused a problem - we can't eat 12 biscuit/muffins in one sitting.
I took one to work the next day with my lunch, but I did not enjoy it. The many leftovers were tossed a few days later.
Competing against Trisha is The Pioneer Woman's Cheddar Chive Drop Biscuits.
A few more ingredients and a bit more time than the easy muffins.
But they too came out of the oven looking like a biscuit should:
I usually only buy mild cheddar,so the cheese didn't particularly add anything to the biscuit. The green onion was nice, and they had a good texture.
These held up well as leftovers, and got the seal of approval from my father.
The winner - by a hair -
The Pioneer Woman.
The texture, appearance and leftover factor pushed it over the edge.
Posted by Sara at Sunday, April 27, 2014
Labels: Smackdown
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Mexican Brunch Tart Pizzas
I wanted to make a meatless brunch today before our big Easter dinner.
I was thinking I'd have to go with my usual pancakes and smoothie, but I had some pretty awesome ingredients in my fridge - guacamole, salsa, and pillsbury wiener wraps.
Breakfast tarts! Breakfast pizza? Whatever.
I unrolled the wraps and preheated the oven to the suggested 375'.
I put the wraps (6 to a package) on a parchment lined baking sheet and gently stretched each piece of dough out a bit to make a slightly larger tart/pizza.
I started with a spoonful of salsa on each piece.
Then scrambled 2 eggs and topped the dough with the eggs and some shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Baked for 12 minutes, until the crust was browning.
We topped our tart/pizzas with sour cream, more salsa, and guacamole.
I love these! Easy and really really good. These have infinite possibilities for any meal.
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Been away from Broome for a few days in Perth doing a bit of ICU training [and remembering why I don't work in a tertiary centre!]
I was lucky enough to be able to do the BASIC course – which is a course designed for junior ICU doctors but really pretty applicable to retrieval and remote practitioners who do "PRN intensive care".
The course was originally run by the Chinese University in Hong Kong, but is now run all over the world. The ICU crew at SCGH in Perth are heavily involved and delivered this course with great enthusiasm. So thanks to Tim, Luke and the team.
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The US clothing market saw demand increase by 4% in 2012, to reach a valuation of US$239.2 billion. Over the past six years overall demand had decreased by 4%, which shows 2012 to be a good year for the industry.
There is a growing trend towards "fast fashion" with consumers frequently buying inexpensive clothing rather than long-lasting pieces. Consumers are increasingly spending less of their income on clothing and less on each item of clothing. Generally, people are spending at either the high or low end of the market.
Households are the primary buyers, accounting for 89% of demand in 2012. Businesses are secondary buyers and accounted for 10% of demand, mainly for work uniforms. The American Apparel and Footwear Association estimates that consumers in the US purchased 20.5 billion garments in 2010.
The US clothing market is highly fragmented and filled with a few major players both domestic and international as well as innumerable mid-sized and smaller players.
Large companies include TJX Companies (TJ Maxx, Marshalls); Gap; Limited Brands; Ross; and Abercrombie & Fitch. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 65% of industry revenue.
In 2011, several new entrants made a splash, including Fast Retailing's Uniqlo. Creative marketing campaigns, strategic alliances, and acquisitions likewise contributed to the changing retail landscape. Many strategies can be undertaken in an attempt to stay ahead of the pack, but the crowded nature of the competitive environment ensures an exciting dynamism.
Over the last five years, the average turnover per company increased from US$3 million to US$4 million, partly due to company mergers. The bulk of the clothing industry is located in California, New York and North Carolina and the textile industry is concentrated in the south-eastern states. Teenage fashion and premium denim labels are meanwhile mainly produced in Los Angeles, California.
With cotton prices stabilising and the economic forecast improving, the outlook for the apparel industry in the US is strong. The limited price increases that were implemented in 2011 are likely to stay in 2012 and beyond, boosting sales as the industry reverses the deflationary trend that had taken hold in the past decade.
For more information on the US clothing market, see the latest research: US Clothing Market
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