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Zoli Erdos
Publisher / Editor @ CloudAve and Enterprise Irregulars. Industry Observer, Blogger, Startup Advisor, Program Chair @ SVASE (Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs). In his "prior life" spent 15 years immersed in the business of Enterprise Software, at management positions with SAP, IBM, Deloitte, KPMG and the like.
CRM Idol Finals – Vote Now!
By Zoli Erdos on October 23, 2011
Wow, these six months flew by fast. Paul Greenberg, widely recognized as Godfather of CRM launched his ambitious project, CRM Idol in April. Companies with revenues under $12M were allowed to enter, and the contents has proven very popular, the 40 Americas and 20 EMEA slots filled up fast. Paul estimates the total value of […]
Posted in Application Software, Business, Featured Posts, Marketing, Small business | Tagged CRM Idol, CRMIdol, paul greenberg
Death by PDF. Ouch.
By Zoli Erdos on October 20, 2011
billFLO is dead. Most of you probably never heard of this startup – I admit I did not follow them, just met the Founder at a few conferences, liked him as "nice guy". Ben covered them here, in fact he even became an Advisor for a while, his last post reporting the sale […]
Posted in Application Software, Featured Posts | Tagged Adobe Acrobat, billflo, data formats, dennis howlett, mint, pdf | 1 Response
Workday Flash Mob @ HR Tech
By Zoli Erdos on October 12, 2011
Chinese Wall. Separation of State and Church. You know the drill. No mingling of author content and Sponsor posts. (Hint: that's what the scrolling side widget is for.) Except when they are too funny to miss. Like Workday, with their Flash Mob Lunch during the HR Tech Conference. Enjoy.
Posted in Featured Posts, Just for fun | Tagged fun, hrtech, workday | 1 Response
The Cloud Must Go On. Watch the Banned Benioff Keynote Live.
By Zoli Erdos on October 5, 2011
The best thing that may have happened to Salesforce.com at Oracle Open World is getting CEO Marc Benioff's keynote cancelled. Oracle and Larry Ellison are now officially the Bad Guys (opinions are split on whether Larry is the Emperor, Darth Vader or God), @Benioff is the oppressed Folk Hero, Salesforce.com got thei $1M keynote […]
Posted in Business, Featured Posts | Tagged #OOW11, Darth Vader, larry ellison, marc benioff, oow, Oracle, salesforce.com | 1 Response
Dilbert on the HP CEO Carousel
By Zoli Erdos on September 22, 2011
Note the date: two weeks ago. More: HP's Monkey Business
Posted in Featured Posts, Just for fun | Tagged Apotheker, hewlett packard, hp | 1 Response
HP's Monkey Business
By Zoli Erdos on September 21, 2011
Bloomberg reports the HP Board is considering replacing CEO Leo Apotheker after less then a year tenure… poor Leo, after this and his previous gig as SAP CEO where he lasted 10 months, he might as well specialize on 10-month "turnaround" gigs. But it would be naive to think Leo could have initiated changes […]
Posted in Featured Posts, Just for fun | Tagged ceo musical chairs, hewlett packard, hp, humor, Leo Apotheker | 1 Response
Battle in the Clouds: Intelligence on Google Apps
By Charlie Wood on September 16, 2011
Google Apps is used by more than 40 million people and signs up 5,000 new businesses every day according to numbers recently cited by Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt. But what do all those millions of people actually use Google Apps for, and how heavily do they use it? At Spanning we have a unique view into […]
Posted in Application Software, Featured Posts | Tagged analysis, data mining, dropbox, google, google apps, google calendar, google docs, Microsoft Office
Fusion Garage (of CrunchPad-Joo-Joo Fame) Drops Grid 10 Price by $200 – Only $200 More to Go
By Zoli Erdos on September 12, 2011
Some things just can't die. Like the zillionth incarnation of what was formerly known as CrunchPad…. then after a messy divorce from TechCrunch became the Joo-Joo (sold a few dozen units), and now it's back as the Grid 10. I have a funny history with this device. I was a major advocate of the […]
Posted in Featured Posts, Technology | Tagged android, crunchpad, FusionGarage, Grid 10, ipad, Joo-Joo, joojoo, tablets, techcrunch, WebOS
The (ERP) Shootout That Isn't.
By Zoli Erdos on August 18, 2011
<rant> We've often discussed SaaS Suites, ERP, specific vendors like SAP and Netsuite, so seeing this tweet by SAP a good month ago of course piqued my curiosity: @SAPByDesign RT @VendorShootout: Business #ByDesign: The Most Complete,Adaptable OnDemand Business Solution http://spr.ly/6019RH4S #erp <-reg 2 download Wow. It looks like SAP's SaaS offering, Business ByDesign won some […]
Posted in Featured Posts, Marketing | Tagged Business ByDesign, erp, erpshootout, Fort Knox, marketing, netsuite, saas erp, SAP Business ByDesign, sap byd, software selection, White Paper
Ooma Phone Service Goes Down, So Does the Website. Company Sleeps Through It.
By Zoli Erdos on August 17, 2011
The one thing a phone service can't do is to simply disappear. And it is normally those times we realize how much of a lifeline it still is. Like I did, expecting a call from my Dad's cardiologist re. his hospitalization. Waiting, waiting, I was getting p***d with the poor doc, when I noticed the […]
Posted in Featured Posts, Technology | Tagged customer support, ooma, ooma outage, outage, phone, phone service, telco, telecomm | 3 Responses
By Zoli Erdos on August 15, 2011
(just for fun)
Posted in Just for fun | Tagged google, mobility, motogoog, motorola, sprint | 1 Response
Google+ Sharks
By Zoli Erdos on August 4, 2011
Cartoon courtesy of Agent-X Comics
Posted in Just for fun | Tagged google, google plus, humor, social media, Social network | 1 Response
Grandpa Box
By Zoli Erdos on August 3, 2011
Perfect follow up to my birthday-post yesterday.
Posted in Just for fun | Tagged dilbert, humor
Happy Birthday, Personal Computer. Rest in Peace.
By Zoli Erdos on August 2, 2011
Business Insider reminds us that today is the 30th birthday of the original IBM PC: the computer's brain was a 4.77Mhz Intel 8088 processor (for my younger readers, it's Mega not Giga) and it had a grand total of 256K RAM (again, it's not 256 GB, not even MB, but Kilobytes). Yet it was a […]
Posted in Featured Posts, Mobile | Tagged computing history, ibm pc, microsoft, Mobile Computing, ms dos, personal computer, ui, user interface, windows | 4 Responses
Chrome Update With Print Preview, Better PDF
By Zoli Erdos on August 2, 2011
I've long switched to the Chrome browser and have not looked back. Our readers seem to agree (partial stats based on last 500 views). Chrome is my favorite not beacuse they say users of that other browser are dumb (ouch…), but because of the constant innovation, the added features I am getting without ever having […]
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Artful Dodger, 1621 - 11th Ave, one block E of Broad St, Regina.
Art Gallery features contemporary art in all mediums, regularly scheduled workshops, round table art talks, book readings, performance art, and an art reference library. Purchase vintage and made-in-Canada art and wares at The Workshop Boutique.
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Life with Chase
My son has autism and ADHD and I needed a place to be able to vent or just share his accomplishments.
Chase is one of the friendliest kids I have ever seen. Whenever we go to Walmart in our town it is never a short trip. He knows everyone who works there by name and if he doesn't then he will by the time we leave. He stops and greets all of his "friends" and they seem to love it. One lady named Helen has become grandma and gives him a huge hug. This is one of the things I absolutely love about him. He has no prejudice and treats everyone with the same enthusiastic greeting. You should see the faces of the older men and women when he runs up to them to say hi. You can always tell the ones that miss their own grandchildren. One woman was in a wheelchair and she got all teary eyed and even though she couldn't understand a word he said she pretended she did. Chase talks a mile a minute and has a hard time staying in his own conversation let alone carrying one on with someone else. Someday I think it would be awesome to take him to a nursing home to visit, you know they would absolutely love him.
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Koko FitClub's automated personal-training system rockets both men and women toward fitness goals with 30-minute custom workouts that incorporate cardio and strength training. An initial consultation determines fitness level and baseline measurements, which Koko's machines use to design a bespoke workout plan that precisely measures the weight, pace, and rest time appropriate for each exerciser. The Koko machines guide exercisers through each workout and adapt as the user's fitness needs change and constantly challenge the body.
Designed by professional trainers, workouts maximize the body's lean-muscle mass, which can boost metabolism and help fight off disease by challenging viruses to kickboxing matches. Exercisers can track their shrinking waistlines and swelling muscles online by analyzing workout scores and comparing individual fitness levels to the Koko FitClub community.
To help fuel bodies, the KoKo Fuel custom nutrition plan provides clients with the exact quantity of macronutrients needed to build lean muscle and burn fat. The online nutrition plan is based on increasing protein intake and controlling carbs, which is clinically proved to help aid with weight loss.
After decades of winning the admiration of stock-car racing fans with his aggressive driving strategy and off-track charisma, Rusty Wallace now gives others the chance to experience the rush of racing. He joined forces with Sodikart to roll out the Rusty Wallace Kart Experience, pairing kart with driver at some of the country's most celebrated racetracks. Racers can hop in a custom RT8 (or its kid-friendly counterpart, the LR4) and hit the gas, tearing up everything from the versatile road courses and speedy main track of the Atlanta Motor Speedway to the challenging lava pits of the Milwaukee Mile.
But this go-karting business has a big brother?the Rusty Wallace Racing Experience. It's a high-speed trip into the pro-racing trade, with breathtaking ride-alongs and racing experiences in stock cars. Guests buckle up and sit shotgun alongside professional drivers as they fly down straightaways and around curves. They can even get behind the wheel themselves, finally feeling what it's like to be a professional driver.
Imagine a lifestyle in which you park a Ferrari at a private boat slip, slide onto a custom yacht, and ferry it across a waterway to a private island hosting a 20-room mansion modeled after an Italian villa. Though this may sound like a dream only attainable by the mega rich or an heir to a chocolate-fountain fortune, Imagine Lifestyles facilitates such lavish accommodations with a cavalry of luxury vehicles, vacation homes, and yacht charters. They specialize in auto rentals, entrusting cars from brands such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Porsche, and BMW to drivers for as short as a half day or as long as several weeks. To shield these pristine and rare rides from the elements, they also deal in luxury vacation home rentals, ranging from beach mansions in Miami to chic lofts and high-rise penthouses. The service also charters air and sea transportation, including jets of all sizes and yachts for all occasions.
Jeff Pearce had spent more than 20 years struggling with weight gain, unrealistic diets, and resulting depression, and then a friend showed helped him to change relationship with food. It wasn't long before they learned all the basic principles and started to develop their own tasty recipes.
The recipes focus on ancient, whole ingredients and generations-old techniques, which Jeff and Shannon claim immediately improved their energy levels, immune systems, and abilities to bench-press SUVs. To bolster his understanding of such potent whole foods, Jeff went back to school to study holistic remedies and became certified as a holistic health practitioner by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Soon after, he and Shannon began to share their healing techniques in food-prep classes, through articles on their website, and with nutritional-counseling services.
At the newly erected Dallara IndyCar Factory, Indy Racing Experience joins forces with Dallara Automobili?an Italian manufacturer of competitive racecars that has been designing, building, and supporting professional IndyCars for more than 40 years. The 100,000-square-foot structure towers over the town of Speedway, Indiana, and houses the first Dallara factory outside of its hometown of Parma, Italy. Inside the interactive facility, visitors can watch technicians build cars for IndyCar racing teams before experiencing a race themselves on an advanced simulator or on a high-speed ride through the streets of town in a genuine IndyCar two-seater. The factory's expansive halls also host special events, from corporate banquets to town-wide attempts to break the world record for the longest game of hopscotch.
ASI Gymnastics helps children of all ages develop a lifelong passion for athletic activity through the practice of gymnastics. In addition to improving strength, endurance, balance, and coordination for children 12 months to 18 years old, the instructors use gymnastics training to bolster confidence and encourage mental growth alongside physical development. Age-appropriate programs begin by introducing fundamental techniques before moving on to more demanding skills, such as handstands, standing back handsprings, and cartwheeling through laser security systems. ASI Gymnastics also caters to varying levels of interest by providing competitive team training as well as casual birthday parties complete with trampolines and games.


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Level 80 Shaman Skills
Wrath of the Lich King is going to have a lot in store for the Shaman class. The new abilities that Shaman will gain promise to help bridge the gap between the crowd control based classes and the movement based classes while keeping the burst damage that shaman have come to know and love. Here are some of the new skills and abilities that shaman will be gaining on their journey to level 80.
Earthliving Weapon
90 Mana
Instant cast
Requires Melee Weapon
Imbue the Shaman's weapon with earthen life. Increases healing done by 26 and each heal has a 20% chance to proc Earthliving on the target, healing an additional 360 over 12 sec. Lasts 30 minutes.
Earthliving weapon is a spell gained at level 30 and a new rank will become available every 10 levels after that. While the exact values of the effect are not set in stone for all the different ranks, it is fairly certain that this ability will be a staple in any Restoration Shaman's arsenal.
Some notes on this ability from WotLK beta:
- The heal proc has the ability to proc off of each jump on a Chain Heal
- The healing done by the HoT and the threat associated with that heal are both credited to the caster of the heal, not the recipient like Prayer of Mending or Lifebloom's final tick.
- Like Lifebloom, the HoT ticks every second.
Lava Burst
655 Mana
2 sec cast
30 yd range
8 sec cooldown
You hurl molten lava at the target, dealing 888 to 1132 Fire damage. If Flame Shock is on the target, Lava Burst will consume the Flame Shock, causing Lava Burst to critically hit.
Obtained at level 75, this ability is not only going to help keep elemental shaman PvE more exciting than spamming lightning bolts but it will be great for a burst damage setup in PvP. If you flame shock, wait a few seconds for your shock cooldown to tick down and get setup for a cast (or cast lightning bolts if you don't have to move), Lava Burst, Elemental Mastery Chain Lightning, Earth Shock, you are going to be putting out a powerful punch that will be tough for healers to react to if they don't see it coming.
Some notes from WotLK beta:
- Enhancement shaman specced for Elemental Devastation and Maelstorm Weapon will see great synergy by keeping flame shock on their target, waiting for a Maelstorm Weapon proc (Instant cast spells after you critically strike in melee 5 times), then Lava Bursting to guarentee a spell crit which will keep Elemental Devastation up (9% Melee Crit)
- The strength of this spell will cause enhancement shaman to use less earth shocks in times where and interrupt isn't needed. This frees up stormstrike debuffs for other classes that will be using them like Marks Hunters, Rogues, Elemental Shaman, and Balance Druids.
150 mana
1.5 sec cast
45 sec cooldown
20 yd range
Transforms the enemy into a frog. While hexed, the target cannot attack or cast spells. Damage caused may interrupt the effect. Lasts 30 sec. Only one target can be hexed at a time. Only works on Humanoids and Beasts.
After four years in the making, player-controlled shaman finally get the ability that their server-controlled NPC brothers have had for years. One significant thing about this spell is that it is more like a fear on a long cooldown than a sheep. The target may have slight damage caused to it and being hexed will not cause the target to heal.
Some notes from WotLK beta:
- Hex is currently a Curse, so only mages, druids and resto specced shaman can remove the spell.
- Hex uses a polymorph mechanic so classes that have abilities which remove those effects, like druids that shapeshift, will be able to get out of it.
- The CD is long enough that it can be used in many situations where sap would be used in a 5 man instance. You can also use the ability to re-apply crowd control to a target who's sap had ended.


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Cannaregio is the second largest region in Venice, reaching from northwest Venice to the Rialto Bridge. Cannaregio is one of the more lively districts of Venice, offering much in the way of nightlife and entertainment.
Cannaregio accommodation excels in luxurious five- and six-star paradises but there are less expensive options for those on a budget. Each year, Cannaregio attracts many travellers who are looking for economical holidays and the self-catering district houses and hostel options that cater for all ages, including families and groups.
The Jewish Ghetto Walking Tour is an excellent way to learn some Jewish Italian history. The walking tour lasts around two hours and encompasses the Madonna dell 'Orto and Santi Apostoli churches. Despite its name, the Ghetto area is now a fun and lively place to live.
Visit the Santa Maria dei Miracoli, a stunningly beautiful Renaissance building with a miraculous statue of the Virgin Mary inside.
The San Giobbe Church, dedicated t o St Job, is one of five votive churches that were built at the onset of the 14th century plague.
In addition to nightclubs, elegant bars and live music dens, Cannaregio is home to many little cafe bars offering local wines, coffees and bar snacks. An example is Al Paradiso, which is close to the student area and provides perfect Venetian ambiance and a relaxing place to meet up with friends. Visitors will enjoy whiling away an evening in a typical Venetian bar with wooden furniture and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Most Venetian bars and restaurants are child-friendly.
Cannaregio accommodation is ideal for the budget traveller and plays host to the largest hostel in Venice. Cheap hotels in Cannaregio offer simple home-style comforts and represent good value for money. Cannaregio also offers some very good self-catering apartments and townhouses, options ideal if travelling with children, five-star luxury spa hotels and good quality three- and four-star hotels. Cannaregio accommodation specialise in both group and family visitors.
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No. 3: Occupy Wall Street demonstrations take hold
The latest political demonstration fad was born Sept. 17 in Zuccotti Park near New York City's Wall Street and became known as "Occupy Wall Street," a leaderless mass targeting the wealthist 1% of Americans. Some of the demonstrations involved protestors clashing with police.
The protests spanned more than 10 weeks throughout the U.S. and across the globe. In Florida, demonstrations were held in 15 cities: Daytona Beach, Orlando, St. Augustine, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Melbourne, Lakeland, Pensacola, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Ft. Myers, Tallahassee, Miami, West Palm Beach and Vero Beach.
NSBNews.net is Florida's first fully-online 24/7 Internet newspaper launched April 7, 2008, and based in New Smyrna Beach. It is led by award-winning journalist Henry Frederick and award-winning blogger Peter Mallory with emphasis on breaking news, news of record and investigative reporting here and across the Sunshine State.
About the Blogger
Henry Frederick is publisher of Headline Surfer®, the award-winning 24/7 internet newspaper serving the Daytona Beach-New Smyrna Beach / Sanford-Orlando metropolitan region via HeadlineSurfer.com, launched in 2008, as Florida's first around-the-clock online newspaper. Frederick is among Florida's most experienced reporters specializing in breaking news & investigative reporting and winner of multiple state, regional & national journalism awards in Florida, New York, Massachusetts & Connecticut. The first of his three books, "Creepy Ass Cracker" (842 pages, Xlibris), hits bookstores this Fall.
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The City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre is hosting its 16th Annual Youth Hiring Fair on Tuesday, April 8th. Over 5,000 youth between the ages of 15-24 are expected to attend this event, representing a variety of skill and educational levels, and there will be more than 80 employers who are looking to hire YOU! The Centre has a great website, www.nextsteps.org, including videos with advice on what to expect, how to dress, and how to prepare for the fair.
If you can't make it to the hiring fair, don't worry! The library has lots of great resources to help you with your career:
Good luck!
Do you have what it takes to belt your poems out on the mic? If so you should definitely sign up for Youth Slam, the Calgary Spoken Word Festival's event for teens under the age of 19. In order to compete you need to bring 3 poems, no longer than 3 minutes each. You may not get to perform them all, but bring them just in case you make it through all three rounds. You could have a chance to win the grand prize: $150!
Maybe you love poetry, but you're not quite sure that you're brave enough to read just yet. No worries! Why not come and be a part of the audience? Part of the poet's score is based on audience reaction, so make sure to come out and support your favourite poets!
Event Details:
Saturday, April 05 - 11:00 AM - Free
The Central Library – John Dutton Theatre – 616 Macleod Trail SE
Need volunteer hours? Looking for somewhere to volunteer? Looking for something to boost your resume or school portfolio? We have the solution for you! Not only is it a rewarding feeling to know that you have helped someone learn something new, or improve on a skill, but it provides you with an opportunity to learn and grow as well. Gather a couple of friends and volunteer together; not only will you gain some valuable experience, you can have fun doing it.
If you are in grades 7 to 12, we have several great volunteering opportunities at any of our 18 branches: Computer Buddies, Cyber Seniors Connect, ESL Teen Talk, Reading Buddies, and Curious, the Library Mascot. Interested in volunteering at a specific branch? Check out our current opportunities. If you are looking for more information about volunteering at the library, check out our volunteer blog. If you are interested, fill out an application form online or drop by any of the eighteen branches to get an application form.
1. Read Eleanor & Park (or any other challenged book)
This morning, members of the Calgary Freedom to Read Week Committee presented a copy of Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor & Park to City Council as part of the official launch of Freedom to Read Week 2014. Eleanor & Park is a bestselling and award-winning novel about two teenage misfits falling in love in 1980s Omaha, and it was the centre of controversy in Minnesota this past summer when two parents objected to the book's use of language. The author's planned visit to the school was cancelled, and the ultra-conservative Parents Action League got involved, demanding that all copies of the book be removed from both the school and public libraries, and that the librarians who had chosen the book for the summer reading program be disciplined for choosing to offer this "inappropriate and profane" book (their words, not mine!). Fortunately, cooler heads prevailed.
2. Join us this Thursday at Owl's Nest Books
Every year, the Calgary Freedom to Read Week Committee recognizes the winners of our teen writing contest, and also presents the Freedom of Expression award to a Calgarian who exemplifies the fight for intellectual freedom. This year, they are presenting the award to local radio personality Dave Rutherford.
The celebration is at Owl's Nest Books (815A 49th Avenue SW, in the Britannia shopping plaza) on Thursday, February 27th, at 7 p.m.
3. Read the winning entries in our Freedom to Read Week writing contest!
The sad truth is, material for kids and teens is the most likely to be challenged, which makes YOU the victim of censorship. Every year CPL hosts a writing contest for local students, and as always, this year's winners impressed us with their responses.
Our 2014 winners are Jasmine Y., Rachel H., and Emily G., and we'll post their entries at the end of the week — so if you want to hear them earlier, you'll have to join us at Owl's Nest.
Ms. Lee writes really excellent historical mystery/adventure and has so far published three books in The Agency series, with another one on the way. It's hard to find proper historical fiction in YA lit - not steampunk, not paranormal, no time travel - I love all of those things but sometimes you just want to immerse yourself in days gone by, the way they actually were.
Travel with me back to Victorian London and meet Mary Quinn - she's twelve years old and about to be executed for thievery, until a last minute rescue finds her instead ending up at Miss Scrimshaw's Academy for Girls. Finding herself alive is extraordinary enough, but to be given an honest chance at a good education and a real, worthwhile life is even more amazing. At age seventeen, Mary discovers that her school is also a cover for an all-female investigative agency, and that is the beginning of a life that is quite simply astonishing, full of adventure, peril, and the chance to make a real difference in the world.
I have loved The Agency series since the first book came out; the historical detail is spot-on, and the characters are engaging and many-faceted. I admit that a Victorian girl spy agency is probably not exactly the way things were, but it's within the realm of possibilty, and Y.S. Lee will have you convinced that it's the way it should have been.
Register now or just drop by; if you would like her to sign a book, please bring your own.
This program is generously sponsored by the Canada Council for the Arts.
Next Wednesday, November 6th is your chance to meet bestselling Canadian author Kelley Armstrong! She will be visiting Shawnessy Library at 12 pm, and will be on the main floor of the Central Library at 7pm for a reading and book signing.
Even as a child, Kelley loved to write about creepy things - in her own words, "If asked for a story about girls and dolls, mine would invariably feature undead girls and evil dolls, much to my teachers' dismay. All efforts to make me produce "normal" stories failed. Today, I continue to spin tales of ghosts and demons and werewolves, while safely locked away in my basement writing dungeon."
Kelley is the author of the Darkest Powers series for teens, the Otherworld series for adults, and quite a few other titles, all of them featuring characters you'll wish you knew - but might be glad are at a safe distance.
Young Readers Choice Awards: Junior Category
As promised, here's the next installment in the Young Readers Choice Awards.
We're asking you to read at least two books from one of the categories, then choose your favourite. For more info on the YRCA and how to cast your ballot, please look at my previous blog, which also talked about the Intermediate books.
This time we're looking at the Junior Category Nominees, those geared for about Gr. 4-6.
fatty legs, by Christy Jordan-Feton: Margaret is a young Inuit girl who desperately wants to go to school, like her older sister, so she can learn how to read. This means leaving her family to go to residential school. When she finally gets her wish, however, it's not exactly what she had dreamed… This book is autobiographical, and there is a sequel, called A Stranger At Home. A shortened version of fatty legs has been made into a picture book, called When I Was Eight. A great introduction for a younger audience.
The Strange Case of the Origami Yoda, by Tom Angleberger: This book is written in the form of a 'case file' by Tommy and his friends in middle school. Dwight, the biggest nerd of them all (which is saying a lot) creates an Origami Yoda finger puppet which appears to be amazingly wise and prescient - unlike Dwight! Very funny. If you like the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series, you'll like this too. There is also a sequel, called Darth Paper Strikes Back - worth reading if only for the title.
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer, by John Grisham: Do you see that? JOHN GRISHAM! The king of adult crime novels has crossed over into the Kid Zone with this story about a 13-year-old boy who knows everything there is to know about the justice system, but can't keep himself out of trouble when a grisly murder needs to be solved. Read it to see if Grisham can handle the critical readers in the shallow end of the pool...
Big Nate: In a Class By Himself, by Lincoln Peirce: The only graphic novel candidate in this bunch. Big Nate has been seen before, in a comic strip, as the less-than-straight-A middle school kid who wisecracks his way into a lot of detentions. A great alternative if you've read all of the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' books, or want to get into graphics with something new!
The Mysterious Howling, by Maryrose Wood: This is the first in the series: The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place. 15-year-old Penelope becomes a governess at a children's school, only to discover that the mysterious howling she has been hearing is being made by two children who were found in the forest and have obviously been raised by wolves. She must teach them not only Latin and Algebra but how to act like humans instead of wolves. 'Howlingly' funny (hee hee).
13 Treasures, by Michelle Harrison: The main character is Tanya, and Tanya is 'trouble'. Tanya sees fairies, but if she talks about this, people think she's crazy! Blamed for all of the things the fairies get into, she is shipped off to her grandmother's ancient old house - which happens to be infested with, you guessed it, fairies. Then children in the area go missing, and Tanya wants to find out what's going on. If you like the Spiderwick Chronicles, you'll love this book.
The Lost Hero, by Rick Riordan: Really sad that the Percy Jackson series ended? Well, don't be! This new spin-off series has appearances by all your favourite characters, while introducing Jason, Piper, and Leo as the offspring of some new gods - this time in their Roman persona's. Another rollicking ride through Camp Half-Blood, with a satyr masquerading as a bus, Medusa working in a chic New York department store, and a race against the clock to keep the world from terrible danger.
Lone Wolf, by Kathryn Lasky: This is the beginning of Lasky's new series The Wolves of Beyond, which takes place in the same world as her 'Guardians of Ga'hoole' books. In this one, a young wolf pup is born, despite many problems for his mother, with a twisted leg and a strange mark on his paw, marking him as.. well, either deformed, or special. He survives against all odds, is raised by a mother bear, and eventually makes his way to 'the Beyond', a place on the edge of this world where the socially outcast wolves reside... and back again to some new surprises!
Okay, that's it for the Junior YRCA nominees. Look for the next and final posting, about the Senior choices, coming soon.. and don't forget to read & vote!
It's Young Reader's Choice Awards time again! The time when the books that YOU select as being the most awesome will get to put those stickers on their jackets saying, 'I'm the BEST and everyone should read me!'
This award is given out by the Pacific Northwest Library Association, which is not only bi-national - including Canada's western provinces AND America's western states - but also the oldest children's choice award in both countries.
Get ready to cast a ballot by reading at least two books from one of the categories, Junior (Gr. 4-6), Intermediate (Gr. 7-9), or Senior (Gr. 10-12). Then, fill out a ballot at your neighbourhood library branch between March 15 - April 15. (For details on the whole voting process, go here.) I'll give a quick teaser of each book, then leave it up to you!
As Easy As Falling Off the Face of the Earth, by Lynne Rae Perkins: Ry, on his way to summer camp in Oregon, manages to miss the train when it stops in the middle of nowhere - and then suddenly takes off again - when he briefly nips out to find cell phone service. He sets off on his own with a dying cell phone and little else, meeting interesting people who help him find his way back home. This is a very funny book, with simple but hilarious sketch drawings showing certain .. important.. moments in Ry's 'adventure', as well as what's going on with his two dogs... hmmmm....
The Card Turner, by Louis Sachar: So this is a book about a 17-year-old boy and how he learns bridge. But wait! Before you skip on to the next title, remember this is Louis Sachar, who also wrote 'Holes' and other award-winning stories. In this book, Alton is forced to read and play the cards for his super-rich but very blind and sick uncle, who is an ace at duplicate bridge tournaments, but might also be connected with the mob... If you would love to learn how to play bridge, detailed explanations are provided for every card game. BUT, if you couldn't care less, the author has helpfully put these parts between asterisks, so you can skip over them and get on with the plot!
Heist Society, by Ally Carter: Katarina tries to leave the family business - thieving - but is lured back when her father becomes the only suspect in the theft of a mobster's art collection, and the only solution is to find the paintings and steal them back.
Smile, by Raina Telgemeier: This autobiography tells the story of a girl whose front teeth get knocked out accidentally, forcing her to learn how to take the teasing and abuse and throw it back in a goodhearted fashion. This is a graphic novel, which aside from adding visual appeal, makes it a quick read.
The Second Trial, by Rosemarie Boll: 13-year-old Danny starts to fall apart after his mother goes to court against his father, charging him with domestic abuse, and they need to go into Witness Protection. Confused about his dad and hostile towards his mother, Danny starts to act out at school and home. Published by Second Story press, it's an accessible story for anyone looking for an easier read, but be warned, it's a pretty 'gritty' scenario, no sweetness and light in this one.
Sorta Like A Rock Star, by Matthew Quick: Amber, known as the 'Princess of Hope', has a pretty sucky life, living with her man-huntin' mom in a school bus. But Amber always manages to keep that hope alive, until one day tragedy occurs. Good for teens who can handle the rough side of life. And sometimes really funny!
Halo, by Alexandra Adornetto: In this book, Bethany, an angel new to the trade, is sent down to earth with two more experienced compatriots, including the Archangel Gabriel, to fight the forces of darkness. While here, she meets and falls in love with a human, and learns that good and evil are not always easy to identify.
The Red Pyramid, by Rick Riordan: The first in another series by the author of the Percy Jackson books, focused this time on ancient Egypt. Carter and Sadie Kane watch as their father accidentally releases five ancient Egyptian gods from the Rosetta Stone and is then sucked into the 'Duat'. While trying to rescue their father, they must also stop the evil god Set from building his pyramid of power and destroying the world. Along the way they discover much about themselves, their family, and the hidden world of ancient Egyptian magic. Tons of action, and, hey, you might learn something too... like what the 'Duat' is!
Okay, gotta wrap it up here. Look for 'sister' blogs about the Junior and Senior categories in the same spot, coming soon....
Grad will be here before you know it - will you be ready? It's your chance to make a splash and really show off your unique style. But - what can you do if you just can't find the right dress? Or maybe you found it, but the price tag had a few too many zeroes...
The answer, of course, is Prom Dress Extravaganza! It's a free program where you can find the pre-loved dress of your dreams and get great tips from our volunteer designers so you can make it your very own. If you already own a great dress that just needs a resize or an update, we can help with that too! Imagine strutting your stuff on the dance floor in a one-of-a-kind designer creation.
You do have to register but all you need is a library card to take part in one of these sweet events:
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Did you love The Hunger Games? Are you a fan of Harry Potter? Have you ever read a book by John Green, Neil Gaiman, or Lauren Myracle?
Would it surprise you to know that these books and authors, and many more, have been the targets of challenges meant to stop teens just like you from reading them? In fact, many of the 100 most challenged books of the last decade have been books for kids and teens - you can see the whole list here.
Every February Canadians celebrate Freedom to Read Week as a reminder of one of the fundamental freedoms set forth in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression - which includes reading and writing. We're lucky to live in a society that is mostly free from censorship, but even here in Canada we have to keep our eyes open. There are always people who want to "protect" teens by taking away books that offend them - like the ones I just mentioned:
But books are important, especially difficult, painful, possibly offensive books. As YA author Cheryl Rainfield says,
"Books saved me - realistic books that helped me know I wasn't alone and fantasy that helped me escape. Books helped me survive the extreme abuse that was my childhood and teenhood. I know how important it is to know you're not alone in your pain. That's part of why I wrote Scars...I know what it's like to have no one to turn to, nothing to help you hang on, except books. To have a book that might help another teen be kept from them—it seems wrong to me on a deep level."
It seems wrong to us, too. That's why we hold the Freedom to Read Week Contest every year. This year, the question is, "If you didn't have the freedom to choose what you read, what would that look like?"
You can enter in one of three ways:
All content must be your own work, except for short, cited quotations. Contest is open to Calgary students in grades 7 to 9. Include your name, school, grade and telephone number with your entry.
To enter:Send your project by e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com upload to Teens Create(http://www.calgarypubliclibrary.com/teens/teens-create)
OR submit a hardcopy to any Calgary Public Library location.
One entry per person.Deadline for submissions is Friday, February 15, 2013


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Any child 8 to 17 years old. Juniors may compete through the calendar year of their 18th birth day , provided they are in competition between Jan 1 and their birthday. All competitors must make 6 passes to obtain or upgrade IHRA license. A photocopy of every competitors birth certificate must accompany all license applications along with an original parental confirmation agreement and original release and waiver of liability.
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22 April 2013 14:00 - 22 April 2013 17:00
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November 6, 2014
"If the game runs sometimes against us at home we must have patience till luck turns, & then we shall have an opportunity of winning back the principles we have lost,
for this is a game where principles are the stake."
--Thomas Jefferson, in a letter to John Taylor, June 4, 1798
"We are all Republicans. We are all Federalists."
-- Thomas Jefferson, First Inaugural Address
Dear Friends:
First of all, thank you for your tremendous support and encouragement throughout the 2014 campaign, and a special shout-out to the Montgomery County Young Democrats and to dozens of friends and constituents who joined me on the road to campaign for four colleagues in close races—Senators John Astle (Annapolis), James Brochin (Towson), Jim Mathias (Ocean City and Salisbury), and Ron Young (Frederick). All four of these Senators won by very close margins (51-48.8, 51.6-48.2, 51.6-48.3 and 50.7-49.1) and I know our work was much appreciated everywhere we went. Thanks also to all of the great District 20 people—like Mary Silva, Barbara Griffith, Ed Kimmel, Linda Kolko and Fran Daniel who volunteered big chunks of time and energy to electing my beloved friend Senator Brian Frosh our new Attorney General. These are smashing and important victories that bode well for our state. Congratulations to all the great Democrats who won here in Montgomery County, and to my friend Jill Ortman-Fouse, our impassioned new Board of Education Member, and many thanks to Shebra Evans, who also ran an excellent and classy campaign for school board.
Thanks to my sensational colleagues Delegate Sheila Hixson, Delegate-Elect David Moon, and Delegate-Elect Will Smith, for their inspiring campaigns and for making District 20 a powerhouse for turning out the vote block-by-block. We were blessed by the magnificent (and volunteer) organizing skills of Alice Wilkerson, who coordinated our team effort.
Winning election to represent the extraordinary communities of Silver Spring and Takoma Park for a third time is an honor that I can hardly express to you, and I only feel badly that the larger events of the election have obscured my overwhelming gratitude for your solidarity and support. Please accept my profound appreciation, gratitude, and affection, which I tried to communicate on Election Night to the many wonderful people who joined us at Vicino's restaurant for a joyful celebration that turned bittersweet as the night went on.
After thinking about the breathtaking events of the last few days—in Maryland and across the country, I wanted to write you to make three points.
First, the victory of Governor-Elect Hogan over Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown is not a repudiation in any way of the tremendous social progress we have made in Maryland over the eight years. It was no part of the Hogan campaign to try to repeal marriage equality, nullify the Dream Act, get rid of the minimum wage hike, reinstate the death penalty, re-disenfranchise tens of thousands of ex-felons, overturn our assault weapon ban, abolish our medical marijuana program, abolish the homestead exemption for personal bankruptcy, void the state law imposing ignition interlock devices on repeat convicted drunk drivers, or repeal any number of strong environmental and consumer laws.
These changes are bedrock now; Hogan's campaign shrewdly did not go after them; and if necessary I will fight like hell to defend them in the General Assembly where no force is larger than progressive Democrats. Some of these laws were not only enacted by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor O'Malley but directly upheld by the voters at the polls in 2012 (marriage equality and the Dream Act). Thus, the political upset that shook Maryland Tuesday night was not the return in any way of a right-wing social agenda; on the contrary, it was overwhelmingly about one issue and one issue only: taxes.
Second, no one loves taxes, especially in a time that combines great economic stress for a lot of Marylanders with deepening cynicism about the prospects of effective government. Taxes have become the symbol of everything we hate about government and the economy, even if the things that taxes pay for—roads and transit, schools and law enforcement, public health and public safety, the physical and social infrastructure—are essential to our way of life.
I think that progressive Democrats should not be afraid to have a thorough-going policy discussion and debate about the fairness, complexity and burdens of tax policy in our state. Many taxes we have are regressive and there are lots of special-interest loopholes and booby traps that undermine public confidence in the coherence, fairness and progressivity of the tax system overall. Now is not the time to enter into specifics, but suffice it to say that, if there is any policy mandate in the gubernatorial election, surely it is to have a serious analysis of our sprawling tax policies and the effects they have on economic activity, personal decision-making, and fairness to people in every walk of life in our state. Although I do not serve on a fiscal policy committee, I will pay very close attention to any proposals for tax reform offered by my colleagues (Democrat or Republican) or by the new Governor, and will contribute not only whatever insights and ideas that I have to share but also the boundless wisdom of my constituents, several of whom are leading economic and fiscal policy experts. Delegate Sheila Hixson is, of course, an important leader on these issues and offers as well an abundance of insight and expertise.
Finally, the appearance of divided government in Annapolis—which is now the mirror image of Washington where Republicans control the legislative bodies and the Democrats control the executive—does not have to mean that government comes crashing to a halt. It just forces us to be more creative, mindful, and thoughtful in our work.
Many of my favorite legislative experiences in my first two terms of office have been introducing bills with Republican colleagues, making common cause across party lines to advance the many deep values that we share. For example, in 2008 I teamed up with then-Republican Senator Alex Mooney (who, amazingly won election to the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia on Tuesday, but that's another story!) to introduce legislation requiring Maryland government to immediately post on-line all public expenditures over $25,000. The legislation was given little chance of success at the start because some people thought that it might reveal "embarrassing spending," but that was precisely the point! In the end, no one wanted to vote against it, and it passed unanimously, striking a significant victory for public transparency and accountability.
Recently, I have been working closely with my friend and colleague on the Judicial Proceedings Committee, Senator Chris Shank, a thoughtful conservative Republican from Washington County, on the protection of civil liberties against Big Brother and the reform of the criminal justice process. Chris and I share a passion for protecting people against Orwellian invasions of their privacy and civil rights in the Internet age. Last year, working with the ACLU, we introduced and cosponsored a package of four civil liberties bills for the new age, three of which passed: SB 698 and SB 924 require state and local law enforcement to obtain a search warrant before accessing our email accounts, cell phone data and cell phone tracking information and SB 699 establishes parameters for law enforcement in their use of automated license plate tracking data. In January we plan to introduce a bill against abusive civil asset forfeiture laws, a procedure by which police seize money and assets, including cars and houses, often from completely innocent people, and convert them into law enforcement priorities, including structural and lifestyle improvements at police stations. Check out this recent eye-popping Washington Post series on this issue.
I also had the pleasure of working hand-in-hand with conservative Republican David Brinkley, a Senator from Western Maryland, to introduce and pass our strong medical marijuana law for seriously ill people which should be up and running in 2015. A fellow cancer survivor, David spoke passionately on the floor about the fundamental right of people to access medicine they need and not have government stand in the way. (Alas, David was defeated in his primary by a Tea Party Republican Delegate Michael Hough) Similarly, when I was leading the floor fight for the transgender civil rights bill, it was a Republican Senator who agreed to the crucial language for the definition that permitted us to pass the bill.
It goes without saying that I have cherished my work with my Democratic colleagues, like Senator Frosh who now leaves the Senate to go enforce so many of the laws we drafted together; like exiting Delegates Tom Hucker, our soon-to-be new County Councilman, and Heather Mizeur; and Senator Rich Madaleno, with whom I worked day and night for a long time to pass marriage equality. But I feel a special pride about collaborating with Republican Senators because so much of American politics today is organized to thwart trans-partisan thinking and action.
This is an old danger. George Washington warned that the "spirit of party" can "distract" and "enfeeble" government, "agitate the community," and "kindle the animosity of one part against another." He wasn't naïve, of course: he recognized that partisan spirit is totally "inseparable from our nature." But Washington, along with Jefferson and Adams, wanted us to remember exactly what a party is. The word comes from the French word "partie," which means simply a "part." Each party is just a part of the political whole.
Doubtless we can benefit from vigorous party competition as we benefit from vigorous business competition, but we should never allow partisan feeling to tear asunder the basic bonds of social affection and union among the people. Parties can be constructive; they channel passions, organize conflict, clarify the public agenda, and crystallize choices. But, taken too far, partisanship can lead to division, hatred, even civil war. No "part" of society should ever pretend to speak for the whole, much less demonize people in other groups.
In his first Inaugural Address, Jefferson advanced the sentiment that we should never allow party to divide us: "We are all Republicans," he said, "We are all Federalists." At his first Inaugural, Lincoln struck the same chord even at a time of severe discord: "We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection." Senator Barack Obama first caught America's attention at the 2004 Democratic Convention when he too challenged the habits of partisan division: "There are neither red states nor blue states," he said, "but only the United States of America."
None of this means that there are no significant differences of political outlook and principle. Obviously there are. But we should never allow our partisan goggles to obscure our vision of the fact that we share with many of our "opponents" in politics important values and perspectives. There are Republicans today asking profoundly important questions about the wastefulness of our criminal justice practices, the dangers of foreign empire, and the overreach of government surveillance policies. There are libertarians pointing out the perils of the War on Drugs, the high costs of corporate welfare, and the shocking distortions caused by corporate political spending in campaigns. And there are superb Green Party activists--like former Takoma Park City Councilman Dan Robinson, who just ran a spirited and impressive race for Delegate in District 20--who have a lot to teach us about promoting small business, renewable energy and strong environmental policy. Progressive politics invites us to ask the best ideas from everyone. There is always space for progress.
Forgive the length of this letter, but the changeover in the U.S. Senate, the loss in Kentucky of my wonderful former student Alison Lundergan Grimes, and the defeat of Anthony Brown and Ken Ulman, have left me a bit philosophical this week and force all of us to reach for our highest selves in public life to take on the big issues we face. I appreciate your confidence and everything you do to make Silver Spring and Takoma Park the magical places they are. Onward. . .
All best wishes,
Jamie Raskin
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"Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life." "In God's wildness lies the hope of the world - the great fresh, unblighted, unredeemed wilderness." "I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in." "Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves." "Wilderness is not only a haven for native plants and animals but it is also a refuge from society. Its a place to go to hear the wind and little else, see the stars and the galaxies, smell the pine trees, feel the cold water, touch the sky and the ground at the same time, listen to coyotes, eat the fresh snow, walk across the desert sands, and realize why its good to go outside of the city and the suburbs. Fortunately, there is wilderness just outside the limits of the cities and the suburbs in most of the United States, especially in the West."John Muir
In the blue night frost haze, the sky glows with the moon pine tree tops bend snow-blue, fade into sky, frost, starlight, the creak of boots, rabbit tracks, deer tracks, what do we know.Gary Snyder
The climate is undoubtedly very desirable to live in. In summer the heats are usually moderated by the sea breeze, which sets in early, and in winter the degree of cold is so slight as to occasion no inconvenience. Once or twice we have had hoar frosts and hail, but no appearance of snow. The thermometer has never risen beyond 84, nor fallen lower than 35Watkin Tench
External heat and cold had little influence on Scrooge. No warmth could warm, no wintry weather chill him. No wind that blew was bitterer than he, no falling snow was more intent upon its purpose, no pelting rain less open to entreaty.Charles Dickens
The snow continues with high winds we remain at this camp to day in consequence of the weatherWilliam Henry Ashley
Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weatherJohn Ruskin
The snow doesn't give a soft white damn whom it touches.e.e. cummings
The force that makes the winter grow Its feathered hexagons of snow, and drives the bee to match at home Their calculated honeycomb, Is abacus and rose combined. An icy sweetness fills my mind, A sense that under thing and wing Lies, taut yet living, coiled, the spring.Jacob Bronowski
When men were all asleep the snow came flying, In large white flakes falling on the city brown, Stealthily and perpetually settling and loosely lying, Hushing the latest traffic of the drowsy town.Robert Seymour Bridges
Snow and adolescence are the only problems that disappear if you ignore them long enough.Earl Wilson
To live anywhere in the world today and be against equality because of race or color is like living in Alaska and being against snow.William Faulkner
The Eskimos had fifty-two names for snow because it was important to them: there ought to be as many for love.Margaret Atwood
When he spoke, what tender words he used! So softly, that like flakes of feathered snow, They melted as they fell.John Dryden
Don't complain about the snow on your neighbor's roof when your own doorstep is unclean.Confucius
Getting an inch of snow is like winning 10 cents in the lottery.Bill Watterson
The snow itself is lonely or, if you prefer, self-sufficient. There is no other time when the whole world seems composed of one thing and one thing only.Joseph Wood Krutch
Out of the bosom of the Air, Out of the cloud-folds of her garments shaken, Over the woodlands brown and bare, Over the harvest-fields forsaken, Silent, and soft, and slow Descends the snow.Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Come, night; come, Romeo; come, thou day in night; For thou wilt lie upon the wings of night Whiter than new snow upon a raven's back.William Shakespeare
Spring comes with flowers, autumn with the moon, summer with the breeze, winter with snow. When idle concerns don't fill your thoughts, that's your best season.Wu-Men
Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the trueAlfred, Lord Tennyson


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Orlando, Fla. and Albuquerque, N.M., September 2, 2010 – Eclipse Aerospace, in conjunction with SimCom Training Centers, today announced the FAA has awarded Level D certification of the EA500 full motion simulators located in Orlando, Fla. SimCom also received FAA approval for its Eclipse 500 pilot training program that includes Initial, Recurrent, Differences and Mentor training. Eclipse 500 pilots will be able to schedule factory approved training provided by SimCom as early as October 2010.
"SimCom is pleased to have secured FAA approval of the Eclipse simulators and our training programs," said Wally David, President and CEO of SimCom Training Centers. "We are proud to provide Eclipse 500 pilots with a professional, high-quality simulator-based training program. Pilots will gain experience and hone their skills in a highly realistic training environment, utilizing both simulator and classroom learning." David further noted that SimCom's classrooms are also equipped with a comprehensive suite of advanced training courseware including animated systems presentations, technical systems manuals and cockpit procedure trainers.
The EA500 is the world's first "Very Light Jet." With a cruising speed of 425 miles per hour and a capable distance of over 1,100 non-stop nautical miles the EA500 is perfect for regional business travel or the weekend vacationer. The Eclipse twin-engine jet is able to fly at a 41,000 foot ceiling and burn as little as 48 gallons of fuel per hour.
SimCom and Eclipse Aerospace, Inc. initially announced the strategic partnership to provide pilot training for EA500 owners and operators earlier in the year. The agreement established SimCom as the exclusive provider of factory authorized simulator based training for Eclipse.
"The professionalism that SimCom extends to each of its clients made them an easy choice for this partnership," said Mason Holland, President and CEO of Eclipse Aerospace. "They have consistently tracked ahead of schedule for each milestone in our relationship. As we move forward, they will be a great asset to Eclipse and our customers."
For more information on SimCom's Eclipse 500 training programs or to register, pilots can visit the company's website www.simulator.com or call 1.800.272.0211 or 407.275.1050.
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A 30-year-old woman crashed into a Daytona Beach home early Friday while "getting amorous" with her boyfriend while she was driving, officials said.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Asia Walker, 30, of Palm Coast, crashed around 5:30 a.m. into a vacant home in the 1400 block of Continental Drive.
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By Under Armour standards, the launch of the company's Alter Ego line -- specifically a Superman base layer shirt -- earlier this year was quiet.
The success, though, was typical: the Baltimore-based manufacturer found it had tapped into a new market, selling out of the limited-edition shirts within hours.
Now Under Armour and DC Comics -- which previously worked together to create football uniforms for the Batman movie "The Dark Knight Rises" -- have expanded their agreement and introduced an entire line of super-hero inspired gear. You can get a look at the men's shirts on the Under Armour website. Notice Ravens running back Bernard Pierce modeling one of them in the banner atop the page.
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This is shrewd marketing by Under Armour, which has been very direct about positioning its brand to appeal to serious athletes. This move keeps with that gritty vibe but also reaches new consumers who are fans of DC's comic book heroes. It also helps Under Armour appeal to children; the company has worked on becoming the "it" brand for young athletes.
I reported a story this week on the sports sponsorship market, specifically in Baltimore. Obviously Under Armour is a major player, striking up deals with the Ravens, Preakness and the Baltimore marathon. But because it is ultimately competing with Nike and Adidas, it must find deals like this one that resonate across the world.
Under Armour hadn't exactly been coy about the possibility of expanding its Alter Ego line, including a Superman base layer shirt in the "Ready for August" football commercial that debuted this month.
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From a great performance in Ken Russell's strange ''Gothic'' to a poignant scene with mom Vanessa Redgrave in ''Evening,'' the roles she'll be remembered by
The title surely says it all in Ken Russell's atmospheric, opium-haze period piece about the dark and stormy night when British writer Mary Shelley created her famous monster tale, Frankenstein. As Shelley, Richardson deftly segues from fragile hysteria to searing wit and intelligence. A great performance in a strange, strange film. Chris Nashawaty
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text: Pelamis Wave Power (PWP) developed and manufactured the world's first offshore wave power machine to generate electricity into the grid. It has been working with the Carbon Trust since 2004 to optimise its product and boost returns PWP has now sold machines to E.ON and Scottish Power and are working with them on commercial trials at the European Marine Energy Centre in Orkney. Pelamis Wave Power (PWP) was responsible for launching the world's first commercially available machine for generating wave energy. Two of its machines have been sold to E.ON and Scottish Power which will undergo trials off the coast of Scotland that it is anticipated will act as the springboard for larger scale commercial projects. A key focus for mass deployment is to increase annual energy yield and to reduce costs. The ability to install and remove machines quickly and inexpensively for maintenance purposes minimises 'waiting on weather' and increases accessibility. PWP is working with the Carbon Trust on innovative ways to achieve these aims and in doing so is playing a key role in helping the UK become a world leader in wave energy generation. The Opportunity The Carbon Trust estimates the UKs wave energy potential at 50 TWh/year, generating annual revenues of £2 billion by 2050 and up to 16,000 direct jobs. The UK well placed to take advantage of the emerging market. Not only do the seas that surround us have a high tidal range and high wave energy, the UK is home to some of the world's leading marine energy science, engineering and device companies. The Challenge To minimise costs and risks to personnel working offshore, maintenance of wave power machines is best carried out 'off site' at an onshore maintenance base. If this can be done quickly and in as wide a range of sea states as possible, 'waiting on weather' is reduced, improving machine availability, energy yield and economic return. Linked to this is the continued drive to simplify installation and maintenance procedures to enable use of standard vessels and equipment at much lower cost than other solutions which may require specialist equipment, divers and manual intervention. The Solution PWP has overcome the challenge by developing a new remotely operated quick connect/disconnect system for maintenance and installation with its own electro-hydraulic power pack. This removes the need for maintenance teams to have an umbilical power supply from the installation vessel to the connection system. By implementing this system PWP has demonstrated that the maintenance costs of a multi-machine wave farm could be reduced by 40% driving a significant increase in returns. Working with the Carbon Trust Carbon Trust has been working with PWP for a number of years. Between 2004-2006, the Carbon Trust, alongside other venture capital and corporate investors, invested in PWP enabling it to develop its early designs for a wave energy device into a prototype model. Between 2003-2006 PWP was one of a group of front running developers who worked with CT to establish the economics and engineering challenges of wave and tidal energy - this study set the framework for future Carbon Trust innovation programmes. In 2007-8, PWP received support through the Carbon Trust Marine Energy Accelerator which helped develop technology to reduce maintenance and installation cost (described above). More recently PWP was one of six front running technology to receive support from the MRPF. Max Carcas, Business Development Director from PWP said: "With a new technology, relatively small investments can drive innovation leading to step changes in the cost of energy delivered, in a way that is just not possible with more mature forms of generation. The work we have done with the Carbon Trust has demonstrated this, and this can be seen in other sectors. For example the cost of electricity generated from coal in the twenties cost more than ten times what it does today. In the wind sector a similar process of innovation and market deployment has led to generating costs falling by 80% over the past 30 years. Denmark had the foresight to invest early on and is now reaping the benefits of this by exporting several billion pounds worth of turbines per year in a market growing at more than twenty per cent per annum. We have a similar opportunity in wave energy but only if we as a country prioritise the investment required to produce this return." Download Pelamis Wave Power case study (PDF)


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Some unexpected guests recently checked into the Marriott hotel near the San Francisco airport: six (adorable) baby barn owls.
Instead of moving the freeloaders, the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront Hotel welcomed them - and started naming their long-term guests.
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Owl discovery: What to do?
When the hotel discovered the owl nest on the 11th Concierge floor balcony, staffers called a wildlife expert at the San Mateo SPCA for advice. The expert confirmed that the owls are barn owls and are protected native birds of prey. In other words: The owls weren't going anywhere.
"Even when we're sold out at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront, the owl family is not relocated to another property," hotel general manager Clif Clark says in a press release.
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Given their high cute factor, the hotel decided to play them up with guests.
Today, kids staying at the hotel who visit the baby owls receive stuffed animal owls to remember their experience.
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