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The need for improving market opportunities is clear: Only 3 percent of private-sector contracts and 2 percent of government contracts go to women.
Susan Bari of the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) identified some steps to help overcome the inequity: increasing procurement and simplifying the certification process for women in government contracting. WBENC and the National Women Business Owners Corp., which both certify women-owned business enterprises, have agreed to create a universally recognized certification format.
Summit participants also want to encourage corporations to increase supplier diversity. "The key to a good program is commitment from CEOs," says Bari. In response, summit leaders are creating a series of regional CEO Covenants in which corporations with successful programs encourage others to set and achieve supplier diversity goals.
Finally, participants passed a resolution requesting "Women business enterprises be treated with the same presumptions [of historic underutilization] as minority business enterprises when government programs provide competitive enhancements for minorities and women under the rubric of socially and economically disadvantaged statuses."
Once the programs are finalized, summit organizers will create a master plan they'll present to Congress and the president during women's history month in March.
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Late March/Early April Genre: Can't quite pin it down. . . but Cook calls some of it Heavy Mellow. Members: Kevin PetersonTracy Cureton
Troy Rasmussen
Jason Cook Brian Carter Additional musician:
Colt Angell Hometown: Rexburg, Idaho
Record Label: Transfercase, LLC
In 2008, Troy moves back to Idaho, Madison County, Rexburg. That fall, Troy and Kevin get together and write some songs. In 2009, Kevin and Troy invited Tracy to play and Cook comes along, too. Kevin plays rhythm/lead guitar and accordion, Tracy plays bass (and drums for now) and sings, Cook plays lead guitar, Troy sings, gets coffee and does the legal shiz, and Brian plays rhythm/lead guitar. We named the band Transfercase. There we are. Current Location: Southeast Idaho near Rexburg. Kevin is near Bakersfield, CaliforniaGeneral Manager: All of us collectively
Booking Agent: Any of us; with final approval from all of us
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My Irish Flirt has started producing pink tinged blooms. Some are darker and some are just a hint of pink but it's an unmistakable pink.
Previous, this plant bloomed white with green tinged petals. The foliage has always been full and robust. The pink is not just limited to the "new growth" blooms....some of the plant is pink and some of the plant is white but I can't track it to a certain part of the plant or a certain stem going out. Is it sporting or am I experiencing someting due to conditions or nutrition source? Dora |
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Sounds like your Irish Flirt is sporting to Sassy Sister (Sassy Sister is the registered sport of Irish Flirt... It's pink & green instead of white & green) |
- Posted by nwgatreasures (My Page) on Mon, Jun 1, 09 at 13:15
Guess what?? I think you are right. Take a look at what I have: Notice Top left blooms are all on one stem - one side is pink and other side is green. Top Right - all white/green Bottom Right - all are white/green except for that left side which is pink Bottom left - pink & green So now my question becomes - how would I go about a) identifying which part is the "sport" and b) separating the sport part out since I'm getting different colored blooms on one stem? This is fascinating to me, |
Dora - I had it converted too - and gave it to somebody. Liked the Flirt better. I think the whole plant will be Sister soon. You can take the older leaves off - the ones that have the Flirt blooms coming from their node - and put them down for starters. I. |
- Posted by nwgatreasures (My Page) on Mon, Jun 1, 09 at 21:43
Irina, Pardon me for seeming clueless here...but how do I take the leaves from the sport if I have several different colored blooms coming from ONE stem? Do all Irish Flirts eventually sport to Sassy Sister? Dora |
Dora, In the spirit of the flappiedoodle you raised on another post.......what are those dried up brown things on your plant? You may want to remove those the next time you groom. JMHO, LOLOLOL Barbara, off to groom |
- Posted by nwgatreasures (My Page) on Tue, Jun 2, 09 at 12:13
:) I'll take that in the spirit intended because you are so right - many of my plants are showing evidence of me being out of town 45 of the past 60 days. Not to worry though, I've got an entire violet day set up next week to play in the dirt and remove....excuse me, groom my plants. Dora |
Flappiedoodle... ha ha, never heard that word before! That's great. And now to try to answer the question: I was told that if you put down a lower leaf, from when it was blooming true, you have a good chance of getting the original plant again. I'm guessing that might be easier than trying to track down which side and which stem and whatnot. |
- Posted by tlovesflowers 6MA (My Page) on Tue, Jun 2, 09 at 13:20
Dora, There is an interesting article on Rob's Violet Barn site regarding propagating by using the bloom stalk.It's in the lesson section of his web site. Perhaps you could try that with the Irish Flirt bloom that is blooming green and white. I have never tried this method.Good Luck |
I tried. It works better with the bloom stalks that have relatively large leaflets on it. The success rate is not that hi and it takes long time. Putting down lower older leaves - that supposedly not mutated - also takes more time to get the starters. Since I am guilty of being in and out and sometimes not grooming them on time - I would say - if the violets are stressed - they mutate much more often. It can be - got too dry at some point, or were not repotted for long time.. - you name it. My best guess - they were missing Dora for too long... Irina |
- Posted by lovemyviolets (My Page) on Fri, Jun 5, 09 at 8:52
Dora, I have Irish Flirt if you would like me to bring a leaf to the meeting on the 27th just in case you are not able to convince yours that it is supposed to be green and white not pink and white. :) |
- Posted by nwgatreasures (My Page) on Fri, Jun 5, 09 at 17:41
Thanks Carol for offering. Bring it. I spent about 5 hours this morning (starting at 5:12 am since I couldn't sleep) and "groomed" and repotted about 25 violets by 11 am. My Irish Flirt is absent of all blooms now and I found a small sucker plant growing up under some of the middle leaves. I groomed and cut and separated and now have one nice looking Irish Flirt starter plant and another *very* tiny plant which may or may not make it. You'd be so proud of me, Barbara. They look so nice and there's no old blooms :P Everything is bagged and adding what I potted yesterday at our monthly AV meeting, I have filled the entire bottom shelf of my plant stand with starters. I've got a lot to share on the 27th with our locals who are gathering together to play in the dirt. I'm looking fwd to seeing you againthat day, Carol. Anyone in the Atlanta are who is within driving distance is personally invited to join us. Contact me by email for location/time. Dora |
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The Lord of Leisure Photo Gallery1
Lord of Leisure writes:
This shot of Twin Falls (which, as one can plainly see, would be more accurately named Triple Falls) was taken in a light rain during our 3 day trip to Buffalo River country. These falls are within a couple of miles of our cabin near Mount Sherman, Arkansas, halfway between Jasper and Ponca.
Twin Falls is a 70′ high double waterfall located on Richland Creek 0.25 miles upstream from its confluence with Devil's Fork Creek in the Ozark National Forest in Arkansas. Arkansas.com (next to last paragraph) offers a thorough set of directions to Twin Falls, ending with this admonition:
These are some of the most picturesque waterfalls in the state but also some of the most difficult to reach. It is considered a difficult trek to reach them.
Richland Creek Wilderness includes this description of the area surrounding Twin Falls.
Limestone is exposed in the bluffs at lower elevations along Richland Creek where many outcrops contain fossils. The Ozark Mountains are actually plateaus, uplifted as a unit with few folds or faults. The ruggedness of these mountains is due to erosion of the plateaus by swift rivers flowing between them.
The narrowed V-shaped valleys are bordered by a combination of steep-sided slopes and vertical sandstone and limestone bluffs over 100 feet high. Ridge tops are primarily a deeply dissected sand stone with shale plateaus being narrow and rolling. Elevations range from 1,000 to 2,200 feet above sea level.
Topography within 1/4 mile on either side of Richland and Long Devil's Fork Creeks is quite rugged and scenic. Rock bluffs over 100 feet high and extending over a mile along each side of Richland Creek graphically reveal the earth's development. This Wilderness Area is known for its crystal clear creeks and waterfalls.
This video from Arkansas Educational Television Network automatically opens at the point pertinent to Twin Falls.
Twin Falls at the Richland Creek Wilderness Area – Exploring Arkansas
Bonus: Parthenon General Store
Lord of Leisure writes:
The last photo features the very cool Parthenon General Store, which is also the only business in Parthenon, Arkansas. We always shop here for our bait and video needs.2
Parthenon, Arkansas
A visit to Stay More, a post at Legal Ruralism, offers this information about Parthenon:
This spring when I visited my beloved Newton County (AR), I drove the six miles from Jasper, the county seat, to the hamlet of Parthenon. This place name always elicits chuckles from non-Arkansans (and some Arkansans, too), especially when they learn that such a high-falutin' name is matched to a wide-spot-in-the-road with less than a hundred residents. Actually, that population figure is a guess since the U.S. Census Bureau doesn't have a Parthenon listing, and all Wikipedia has to say is that the Little Buffalo River bridge there is on the state' s list of historic places. Meanwhile, ZIPskinny.com tells me that Parthenon's population is 83.
Parthenon, or a place near it … , is widely believed to be the inspiration for Donald Harrington's series of novels set in Stay More, Arkansas. That's its claim to fame — that and the fact it was home to the Parthenon Academy, the only high school in Newton County until oh, well . . . I cannot say for sure as I write this because of the lack of resources online about Parthenon. (I thought you could find anything on the internet, but about all that's coming up in my search of "Parthenon, Arkansas" is offers to find me a personal injury attorney or car dealer there, when I know it has neither) I'd have to rummage through old issues of the Newton County Times looking for "Times Past" photos, or looking through my mom' s collection of Arkansas memorabilia. In any event, I know it wasn't too long ago — I'd guess the 1920s or 1930s based on what students were wearing in the photos I recall, as well as the fact I knew as elderly folks some of those pictured when I was growing up in Jasper.
… here's what struck me on this spring 2008 visit.
The old Parthenon General Store is still there. It's pictured in the top photo, little changed no doubt, for decades. Love that Little Buffalo River stone. I was excited to see the store there because I know many of the county's communities of similar size, like Mt. Sherman, have lost their stores.
Parthenon has a post office, and I noted that the hours shown on the government-issued opening hours sign had been altered to show earlier opening and closing times. People get up early, I guess, in Parthenon. In any event, the post office building looks like standard, government issue, small post office, pre-fab …
… there were at least two churches in "downtown" Parthenon. One was a Baptist church (pictured above left), which looked very tidy and well kept. I couldn't imagine how the population supported both churches, yet an internet search revealed another, the Church in the Valley, off the Murray Road, not far from town. …
- Lord of Leisure was previously known in these posts as Mr. Science. Both Lord of Leisure and Mr Science spend most of their time disguised as Neil Ellis, mild-mannered, retired teacher at a great suburban school system, who can identify a bird by its call, complete the New York Times Friday Crossword in ink, and snap a heck of a photo. All Lord of Leisure photos can be found at Photos – Lord of Leisure. Click on images to enlarge [↩]
- DrHGuy: The Parthenon General Store is a near twin to the store nearest my mother's home in Golden, Missouri, 10 miles north of Arkansas on Table Rock Lake [↩]


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According to police in DeSoto, Texas, they arrested Dyonta Rose, 29, on February 22, 2014, after allegedly finding him in possession of a backpack containing what appeared to be narcotics. Just like on a TV drama, police read Rose his rights, arrested him, slapped on the cuffs and put him in the back of a squad car. Then things became more comedic.
Rose was left alone for a few moments, and according to a spokesperson for DeSoto Police, "The suspect was able to escape due to apparent equipment failure, which has since been rectified." Rose escaped cops, but not the cuffs.
He called Dallas 911 hours later to complain that the cuffs were cutting off the circulation in his arm.
Dallas police kindly showed up and no doubt adjusted the cuffs for him before contacting DeSoto police.
Rose, now blissfully free of the handcuffs, is safely locked away in a cell in DeSoto police custody for felony counts of possession of a controlled substance, escape, tampering with evidence, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana.


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My car was traveling 45 miles on its own and I didn't have my foot on the gas pedal, my brakes were all the way to the floor and car wouldn't stop. Finally pulled off the highway and threw the car in park.
Honda 2003 ..going to have someone drive it to the garage but wanted a opinion first. Please help What could be the problem? |
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Very definitely a problem. I believe there has been a few other reports of this same problem on late model Hondas. I would not have it driven in, but have it towed/hauled in to the garage. Something is stuck, or a glitch occurred in the electronincs. At 45 mph, I'm surprised there was not enough braking effort available to bring the vehicle to a stop (assuming its an automatic). There is something fishy here. If the throttle was stuck open, a driver should be able to overpower it with extra effort. If the engine was shut down while under way and vacuum boost lost (by pumping), the brakes should still work, but would require much more effort. If the brake pedal went all the way to the floor without supplying enough braking, there is something wrong with brakes. If the ABS system kicks in, a brake pedal can sink part way down and may give the impression that it "went to the floor" when in fact, it only sank part way. The first time this happens to an unsuspecting driver, it gives one a "sinking" feeling. |
as jemdandy says don't even think of driving it anywhere.Have it towed. And where you are taking it it had better be your dealership not the goof off down the street that you think you can afford because the dealer is a rip off. the dealer can pull the scan and real live data on what actualy happened at the exact time. they can even tell you when you changed your radio station,what station you changed to and at what time. |
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My husband is living in another state, Me and our
son in another state. He has been trying to get Social Sercurity Disability,for some time. What can I do to find out, if he has been approved.
You can call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 and ask if there are any benefits available for you to file for. Social Security asks everyone who files for benefits if they have children and where they live. Then if the individual is approved for benefits, they contact eligible family members to take an application.
Hi` I have been living with Bryan for over 18 years.He is on Ssi & has multiple serious issues much of which have needs my constant care & help in(ex. rides to numerous,M.d.`s,making sure he takes prescribed meds,dealing with outrageous temper & lack of self-control issues,working from home so as not to leave him alone,explaining simple items continuosly,cooking,etc.,etc.-for him).We were never married-if something happens to him,I am I eligable for anything at all?I don`t want anything for nothing,for sure,but have given a lot of years to him & it sure has been tough & my quality of life greatly reduced to do such.Thanks! Maureen
Hi, I have a disability ALJ hearing coming up soon. I am applying for SSDI and do not want SSI. My attorney says they might award me SSI. Can I not take SSI and continue to fight for SSDI? Most important is that I need medicare to help with very complex medical issues which medicaid would not provide if I take SSI. My attorney doesn't seem to want to fight for SSDI. I am willing to fight. Any suggestions would be so greatly appreciated.
Thanks – Jackie
You need to try and get BOTH. If you aren't eligible for SSDI, you will need the SSI. Whether or not you can win the SSDI depends on your "Date Last Insured" and your "Date of Onset". Ask your attorney to explain these to you.
I need to know how to apeal a denial
Can someone who has gotten Disability benefits able to work at all? I am applying and I already know that I cannot pay all my bills with what I would receive. I know it sounds contradictory (can't work, want to work 2-3 hours/week) but I don't know what to do.
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You have 60 days to file an appeal. Call 1-800-772-1213 and ask them to mail you the appeal forms. I see the same mistakes in completing the appeal forms that I see at the initial filing, people don't put enough detail into completing the forms. This is your chance to state your case, take the time to do it well.
"I need to know how to appeal a denial"
Yes Susan,
You can work. The rules on working while receiving disability are pretty confusing, it depends on whether you are on SSDI or SSI. This link should get you started.
"Can someone who has gotten Disability benefits able to work at all? I am applying and I already know that I cannot pay all my bills with what I would receive. I know it sounds contradictory (can't work, want to work 2-3 hours/week) but I don't know what to do.
Thank you,
what can you do if your dr.s don't understand the extent of your problems and pain.
I was finally approved for ssi and ssdi.after waiting for about 4yrs.
About 2 mo. ago I received part of my back pay for ssi and a couple of my payments. But I still haven't received anything for my ssdi.
I received a letter from ssdi saying they owe me money from 2006 when I first applied. But I still haven't received one cent.
My daughter is 2 yrs old and she has a speech delay and developmental delay will u thnk she will be able to get ssi benefits
Hello: I had already asked this w/no response so will perhaps word it differently.
I have been living with(not married yet from NH & there common law marriage accepted).If something should happen to him before me,am I eligible for any of his SS?He is on disability.
If I start the application, can I stop and come back to it?
I need to have the Form that your submit to OBTAIN the SSD file regarding my disabled spouse re a divorce.
I do not see such as form except one for SSA RECORDS?
Is there an authorization form to release SSD records to third parties, that is signed by the diabled person or is the SSA form used for SSD also??
What is the most you can get for a SSD monthly payment? Like say I was paid $500,000 a year when I worked?
Hello. My name is Greg and I am looking to help my Father begin the process of filing for disability. He is a 47 year old man who has worked all of his life. The limited medical care he has received has revealed that he may have a birth defect. It involves the joint in his left hip. Doctors that he has seen have told him they believe he will be in a wheelchair by the time he reaches the age of 50. He has always had pain and has worked his entire life with this ailment. He has reached a point now where he is physically unable to work which does not afford him the medical care he needs. So, the situation he is in now is that he cannot work, therefore cannot afford medical attention, has been unable to obtain a state medical card to help defer the cost of medical care to help support his case for disability. Where does he need to begin to start the process of aquiring diability? PLEASE HELP. Thankyou for your time.
Greg Houghton
Can a person work while on disability and if so, what is the particulars? How much can you earn a week and/or how many hours?
If I was assaulted and are now blind in one eye, but have 20/20 vision in the other eye…what do my chances
look like for a disability claim's acceptance.
I was just told that I am disabled by my new doctor. I divorced last Feb after only 9 1/2 years. I have had my health problems for at least 5 years and not been able to work for almost 2 years. Can I go back on my husbands ss since I can probably prove that I was disabled prior to the divorce.
to cover for three credits how much money would that firure out to. Or how mutch money to make up one credit?
I've been on unemployment for about a year and a half now. I got pregnant while on unemployment and didn't know that I was supposed to get on disability, now unemployment wants me to pay back all the money that I received while I was pregnant. I talked to a woman that works for unemployment she told me to call disability and file a claim with them telling them the situation and they will retro pay me back from the whole pregnancy? Is that true? Thank you.
I've been trying to print the Disability Claim Medical Release Form SSA-827 but it Wont print out properly, if you could send one to me in the mail that would be great.
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My husband has applied with the social security and has been turned down. Now needs to appeal, how? He has medical problems and has not worked in over five years.
need a free ride to my social security appeal hearing- it is in 5 days
i have developed a heart conduction i have had two
procedures that include a defibrillator implant my Doctors tell me i should not be working my company tat i work for know of my condition and allowing to continue for a short time while i see about ssi my questions is can i start the application process while still employed even though i wont be working much longer or will I automatically be denied what should i do?
If I'm on Disability and I get married will it hurt my Disability?
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THE Speaker of the Legislative Assembly today dismissed recent media's report that special sittings of Parliament are additional cost to the House.
Lord Lasike reacted to a concern raised by the Tourism Minister Hon. Dr. Viliami Latu to respond to media reports the Legislative Assembly is incurring extra costs when special sittings are called.
Lord Lasike said a special branch will be set up to deal with those misleading media reports and they are to correct those speculations.
"They will screen all news reports on Parliament with the intention to protect the image of the House," said Lord Lasike.
Meanwhile the Justice Minister Hon. Clive Edwards proposes that Parliament have rights and should respond because such misleading news has put down Parliament.
"…such report prompted the public to mock and hate the House with people thinking that we (MPs) are not trustworthy and that we are not carrying our business seriously," said the Justice Minister.
He adds this should be addressed because the misleading and inaccurate media reports had tarnished the House's image which can be checked for contempt of Parliament.
Meanwhile the Chair of the Whole House Committee Siosifa Tu'utafaiva also complaint about the inaccurate media report alleging that the House approved the Arms and Ammunition Act to save three Noble Representatives charged with illegal possession of fire arms.
Mr. Tu'utafaiva asked the Speaker to also take up this issue when consulting media. He added the media are free to report on any issue but they should carry out their work responsibly.
Meanwhile the Deputy Prime Minister (PM) Hon. Samiu Vaipulu notes that the public should be aware that Parliament now takes over the mandate of the Privy Council to make laws when the House closed.
"Under the new system the Privy Council no longer has authority to formulate laws. So what happen, what was normally discussed in the Privy Council is what we are now discussing in Parliament,
The main reason behind it is to deal with rising and emergency matters that were usually discussed in the Privy Council," maintained Samiu Vaipulu.
The Deputy PM said special sitting of the House leaves no additional cost for Parliament.
"In the old system when MPs entered Parliament their pay for the year is paid out in full in July. MPs would then live on their weekly allowances. The new system now see MPs getting paid fortnightly from July to June every year," said the Deputy PM.


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Vilém Flusser and the Abysmal Privilege of Our Platforms
The following short talk—an initial thinking-through and provocation from my recent reading—was presented at HASTAC 2014 in Lima, Peru, as part of the "Political Platforms: Software, Social Justice, and Designing for Change" panel, which included Beatrice Choi, Anne Cong-Huyen, Amanda Philips, and Tara McPherson (discussant).
Visualizing Elision (A Teaching Exercise)
Yesterday afternoon I co-taught a class with my friend and colleague Jillana Enteen, Senior Lecturer in Gender & Sexuality Studies. I've not done much teaching in my 34+ years, but working with faculty to conceive and construct courses—from syllabus development to assignment creation—is one of the parts of my job I've increasingly come to greatly enjoy. Jillana and I have worked very closely together developing this course, as it springs from a longer-term research project I've also been a part of, researching the historical visual representations of Thai medical tourism and transnational theories of sexuality online. Through this project and into the current course Jillana and her collaborators, and now also her students, have archived websites, tracked changes, visualized data, poured over transcripts, and more.
Notes on Student Privacy and Online Pedagogy
In the past 2+ years in my position as a digital scholarship librarian, I've been concerned with a variety of issues of privacy in online networked environments. Lately, that concern has been focused on the particular case of online pedagogical methods in undergraduate humanities education. It seems that barely a week goes by where I do not stumble upon a post extolling the virtues of Twitter-based pedagogy (and then promptly mute another course hashtag), or a syllabus in which undergraduates are asked to perform "public humanities" online. And while I assume most instructors are considering the ethical implications of their networked pedagogical activities, the frequency in which I come across posts on student privacy pale in comparison to the ones in which "being public" seems to simply be the default brand of "innovative" pedagogy.
Never Neutral: Critical Approaches to Digital Tools & Culture in the Humanities
"But technology is never neutral and I'm starting to see pause and critique as part of my charge, too."
This opening quote is from Robin Camille Davis, Emerging Technologies & Distance Services Librarian at John Jay College of Criminal Justice at CUNY. An "Emerging Technologies Librarian" is one of several digital librarian positions that have come into existence over the last decade or so in academic libraries, including Digital Services Librarian, Digital Humanities Librarian, Digital Scholarship Librarian, and others. All of these positions, more or less, are tasked with confronting a vast ecosystem of digital tools and methods for a variety of purposes from doing library outreach via popular social media platforms to collaborating with scholars working with obscure digital research tools. It's a drastically difficult task, especially for positions that rarely have much further support outside of their own singular job description. And, yet, it's an eminently vital task, as digital technologies proliferate and penetrate, privacy concerns are obscured and eroded, tech discourse dominates everything from our daily lives to popular politics, and as disciplines in the humanities struggle to discuss, engage, use, and critique digital tools.


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Douay-Rheims (RHE) | New International Version (NIV) |
24 Amen, amen, I say to you, unless the grain of wheat falling into the ground die, | 24 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. |
The Douay-Rheims Bible is in the public domain. (Douay Rheims Catholic Bible Translation Online) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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There are ongoing discussions around how we can leverage log data collected for one process or analysis across many tools which want to consume and analyze this data. The log data could come from network devices, servers, applications, or other controllers used in the datacenter. These log sources need to be parsed, analyzed, correlated, and reported upon by multiple tools. Often having a simple way to ingest and share this data between IT Operations, Security Operations, Development, Application Support, and Quality Assurance provides a big productivity boost during troubleshooting, testing, and understanding the overall application health.
Myself and Mark Nicolett have recently published a note on the differences and similarities between the use cases for traditional operations and security operations : http://www.gartner.com/resId=1737914
The APM toolkit for RFP has also been published, which is useful for those investigating APM solutions or those who are beginning a RFP process : http://www.gartner.com/resId=1729222


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The new line of Techstyle® Canvas Panels® offers designers a wide range of ceiling panel options through a color-matching process for ultimate palette customization and an array of patterns. The high-performance acoustic tiling boasts potential LEED credits thanks to no added VOC's and no hazardous or water waste during production. Snap-on installation makes this product easy to apply on both vertical and horizontal surfaces. An online demo is available.www.hunterdouglascontract.com


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The euro erased its advance against the dollar and declined versus the yen after Germany's Bundesbank said government bond purchases "entail significant stability risks."
Europe's shared currency weakened 0.1 percent to $1.2318 at 11:08 a.m. London time, after rising as much as 0.3 percent earlier. It depreciated 0.2 percent to 97.92 yen, after advancing as much as 0.2 percent.
"Government bond purchases by the Eurosystem are to be seen critically and entail significant stability risks," the Frankfurt-based central bank said in its monthly report today. The new program "could be unlimited" and decisions about potentially far greater sharing of solvency risks should be taken by governments, not by central banks, it said.
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Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan
"In Session"
Hearing it is one thing.
This classic 1983 meeting between Stevie Ray Vaughan and his mentor Albert King has been circulating for more than a decade.
But seeing it is quite another.
There's Vaughan, still in his 20s, showing off a little and clearly in awe of his legendary teacher, Albert King.
And there's King, wearing a three-piece suit, smoking a pipe and slinging his high-voltage Gibson Flying V, proving why he's worthy of the adulation.
Weirdly, this is the first time video from that live Canadian music TV series, "In Session," has seen the light of day. Along with the DVD, this two-disc set includes a CD that adds three previously unreleased tracks.
Backed by a sizzling trio, Vaughan lets King call the shots, slowing "Born Under a Bad Sign" to a smoldering pace, trading solos, tossing each other ideas and smirking broadly to see where those ideas go.
During the long intro to "Texas Flood," King gets rapping about their early days together, the young Vaughan sitting in on gigs at jumping Texas blues clubs like Antones in Austin.
If there's any resentment that King never achieved the kind of fame and fortune that either his big brother BB or Vaughan achieved, there isn't a hint of it here, or anywhere. King gets his props from Vaughan and it's obvious the two admire each other and that every electric guitar bluesman owes something to King.
"Ghost Fits"
Narnack Records
The Brooklyn duo Sisters has made a beautiful mess of "Ghost Fits."
The band's debut album is low on everything but volume, fuzz and hooks, dragging the kind of forceful lo-fi rock perfected by bands like Sonic Youth, Pavement and Black Flag into the indie future.
Like the White Stripes and Black Keys, Sisters guitarist/vocalist Aaron Pfannebecker and big-haired drummer/organist Matt Conboy make a big racket for just two guys. The songs are simple but driven, interrupted by clanging guitar solos and loopy, big bomb drum attacks. And Pfannebacker isn't much of a singer, which doesn't seem to hurt these songs one bit.
"Ghost Fits" is loaded with bouncy head-bobbers like the crunchy opener "The Curse" and the jangly "Glue" and "Sky."
When the boys do veer into pop, it's just barely, with the synthy opening to "Highway Scratch" and the grungy "Wake Me Up" yielding to dirty guitar wailing without giving up their charm.
Like a lot of debuts, the duo has borrowed maybe too much from their ancestors. But, you can't help but admire their youthful pluck. It's a fine album and the pair are headed in the right direction.
LaetiTia Sadier
"The Trip"
Drag City
Laetitia Sadier steps out of her longtime role fronting Stereolab, and her side band Monade, for a solo debut that is spare and pained and graceful.
Gone are the walls of synth noise and insistent rhythms. On "The Trip," Sadier fills out the mossy sound of her imperfect voice and capable guitar with her French Monade collaborators Emmanuel Mario and Julien Gasc, along with American hipsters Rebecca Gates, Richard Swift and April March.
The guests lend a laid-back hand, mostly acoustic.
Two of the prettiest cuts are sung in French, part of the whimsy that makes all of Sadier's projects so interesting.
And, while there are hints of old overthought Stereolab here, with a few subtle synth bloops and eerie tones in ballads like "Statues Can Bend" and the loungy "Un Soir, Un Chien," there's plenty of melancholy here. In the persistent title track, Sadier deals with her younger sister's suicide. "I will open my heart and let the pain run along," she sings. "As there is no point in holding on."


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Sony α7 Ⅱ (Alpha 7 2) Part One: Full-Frame Mirrorless with 5-axis Image Stabilization System
Sony is going to release a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera - α7 II (Alpha 7 Mark II) - for about ¥190,000 on December 5.
Sony is going to release a full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera - α7 II (Alpha 7 Mark II) - for about ¥190,000 on December 5.
AkihabaraNews MICROCAST
If you hum for a duration of 2 musical bars, Casio's new iOS application - Chordana Composer - will automatically make a whole song based on the melody.
It's compatible with iPhone (iPhone 5/6/6 Plus), iPad, and iPod touch.
Without knowledge of composition, you can write an original song. Using 2-bar singing, whistling, or humming, Chordana Composer will improvise music for you.
With Great Resolution Comes Great Price
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Fishy Footwear: How the News Makes Money!
Mitsuoka Motors is going to release a premium model for 2015 of their 2-seater convertible car Mitsuoka Himiko on January 30. They are limited to only 15 cars.
Himiko is made based on the third-generation Mazda MX-5 Roadster, and it is a beautiful car with a retro and edgy pioneering look.
The 2015 year model offers 36 colors for its exterior and 6 colors for a 2-tone Wrapping Option as an accent color.
Casio announced that it is now offering an iPad application to reproduce their popular synthesizer CZ series on your iPad - called "CZ App for iPad".


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279 Evatt to Dunk
Cablegram 678 WASHINGTON, 29 May 1946
Your UNY70 [1] and UNY71. [2]
I must say I do not feel much sympathy with the telegram UNY71. I think that Brookes should remain with Kirby during latter's assignment. I understand that Brookes was appointed on your own decision. He was certainly a stranger to me but I was impressed with his integrity and ability. Burton is more conversant with the situation than I, and it would be unwise to deprive Kirby of Brookes' experience. In circumstance I would postpone any action ... If Brookes exceeds ordinary functions it must be remembered that situation is unique one and I must say I do not like continual interference with man on the spot who is loyally serving Australia's interests. Please show this telegram to Burton and the Minister. Kind regards.


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West Africa has suffered one of its most difficult years in 2014. and 2015 is shaping up to be an even more difficult year for that region. While the deadly Ebola virus will eventually wind down, the disruptions caused by the outbreak will continue to cripple the economies of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone.
The political landscape across west and east Africa remains delicate as nations across the region continue to grapple with insecurity and terrorist threats. Africa in 2014 faced intensified terrorism in Nigeria, increased attacks by al-Shabab in Kenya and civil war in the Central African Republic and South Sudan. Among other challenges in the region, piracy in the Gulf of Guinea will continue to hinder trade and economy, and despite progress in developing maritime security infrastructure, more efforts are needed to resolve maritime borders.
However, one big unknown in 2015 is to what extent the sharp fall in prices will affect economic growth rates for Africa's oil exporters and the impact in major cutbacks in government spending.


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All articles ever written on Lomography.
Best Christmas Traditions
We realize some of these traditions are location specific, but we wanted to recognize them as they are great traditions that were formed on the premises that Christmas and the season was a reason to celebrate! -
Vintage Cameras Turned Into Nightlights!
Look what we found! Converting cameras into lights, that help avoiding bumps in the dark, is such a bright idea! These luminous, re-purposed, devices are all from the 50s or 60s. For a better look (careful not to blind yourself) read on after the jump! -
The Art of Re-Gifting
When we published the guide of homemade presents we said that was not about re-gifting, this article totally is. And don't think of it as a negative, it's an environmentally, economically conscious decision. So, how to do it right? Read on! -
Lomography 101 Course @ Lomography Gallery Store NYC Greenwich Village ended about 3 years ago
Class is in session once again! Start off your New Year with a workshop all about Lomography. We'll be meeting every week for this four part class all about various cameras and photographic technicques. -
LomoGuru of the Week: Ck_berlin
He's the one who makes it sure that something wonderful would happen everytime he picks up a camera from his vast analogue collection - and along the way he was able to snap lot of memorable things and he's excitedly looking forward for more! -
The World's First Christmas Card
Every year, we send out Christmas cards to our loved ones who are far away. Do you ever wonder where the first Christmas card came from? Let's take a look! -
Ceramic Polaroid Coasters
Check out this cool crafty idea. Pretty Polaroid picture ceramic coasters by photographer and craft artist Parul Arora. These nifty analogue trays are perfect this holiday season. Read more... -
The Lomo Look Spreads to YouTube!
YouTube recently re-did their layout (much to my dismay, but that's another story) and as I was searching for a clip of mine that I had intended to add subtitles on, I stumbled across some other features you can add to your videos! -
Meet the Diana Mini @ Lomography Gallery Store NYC Greenwich Village ended about 3 years ago
One tiny camera, two amazing formats. Its the Diana Mini! Join us for a workshop that will teach you the ins and outs of our small wonder. -
Beauty in Blur
It is usual that most photographers like their photos sharp and crisp, in full focus of what the subject is. But then, we also have that art of blurring things and it makes photographs as beautiful as those sharp and crisp ones. -
Vintage Christmas Shopping Snapshots
We only have two days left before Christmas! Are you done with your Christmas shopping, whether for gifts to give your friends or family, or something to treat yourself with? Well, before you go and rush out for some last-minute Christmas shopping, take a look at some snapshots of people doing the same thing many decades ago! -
Tea Caddy Pinhole Captures the Sun
One professor of electronics, turned amateur astronomer, has captured the visible changes to the lengths of the day, over a six month period, from the summer solstice to the winter solstice. What we'll tell you is that he didn't use a conventional capturing method! -
Community Workshop: Diana Mini Half Frame Fun with ComradeRudy at the Lomography Gallery Store LA!* ended about 3 years ago
It's time that we let you take control of Lomography! Join Community Member ComradeRudy as he teaches you all you need to know about this half frame plastic wonder! -
LomoPeople Malaysia: Nasrol
He drives a sports car, owns a Nikon FM2 and is also a vintage camera owner. Who is he? Yes, he is Nasrol! -
Make Last Minute Gifts with Household Items!
We aren't necessarily saying 're-gifting' but 're-purposing'. And if you aren't using it, then why not give it to someone who you know will appreciate it! And, a lot of these crafts transform the original object to the point of nonrecognition! So, what are you waiting for, it's already the last minute! -
Most Popular Photos of August 2011
Summer is ending, vacations are winding up, but that's not enough to keep lomographers from shooting some great picks. In this installment of Most Popular Photos, we're featuring the month of August. Ready to remember? -
Most Popular Articles August 2011
The world, its people, our origins (photography origins, that is) was the focus in August! Piggies and doggies also ran wild with the rest of us! Don't believe all of this happened in one month? Now you can reengage in this happening month by checking out the best of August 2011! -
Lomography Gallery Store Singapore's First Diana F+ Workshop
The first Lomography Gallery Store Singapore Diana F+ Workshop was a great success! With a little Diana plastic fantastic action, a bit of imagination, everyone went home with an experience to be remembered! -
★ Just Look at this LC-A Gone Green!
Oh my! What have were here? Can you see this black beauty through the green and brown? If not, we'll help you identify the camera, in much need of a makeover. Though, we have to say, this moldy look is 'growing' on us. -
LomoWall for the Gallery Store of Rio de Janeiro ended about 3 years ago
After the grand opening of the Gallery Store São Paulo at the end of November 2011, the Lomography Brazil is getting ready to start 2012 in full power! The marvellous city of Rio de Janeiro will receive as a gift a new Gallery Store Place in the beginning of the year. As the tradition says, we need your help to give a nice look to this new Analogue Space. So now we are launching this competition to select the best photos to create the LomoWall for the Gallery Store Rio! Read on to discover how to participate! -
New Lomography Job Opportunities in Europe!
Calling all Lomographers in Zurich, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Antwerp! Lomography is looking for fresh talents to fill in for the following positions: Lomography Representatives and Gallery Store Manager! -
Christmas Wish Lists From Way Back
Christmas wish lists today differ from lists way back. Nowadays most people want gadgets or high-tech items. Let's take a look at some of the items people put on their wish lists decades ago. -
Team Macho: The Collective Mythology of Pop Culture
Meet Toronto's Team Macho: a collaborative group of illustrators and fine artists composed of Lauchie Reid, Chris Buchan, Nicholas Aoki, Jacob Whibley, and Stephen Appleby-Barr. Check out their imaginative styles of photos taken throughout their days as they prepare and gather quantities of creative work for galleries across Canada! -
By the Decade: Toys From the 1980's
Kids always love receiving toys as gifts, especially during Christmas. Let's take a look back at some of the popular toy fads in the 1980's. -
Malaysian Lomokino Movies Callout
Dear all Malaysian directors out there, we are dying to see your creative analogue productions filmed with the LomoKino! -
Winter Wonderland Flash Rumble ended about 3 years ago
We're in the home stretch of our Christmas Flash Rumble series and the challenge we have for today involves decorating a wall in white! -
Advent Calendar Flash Rumbles – Winner Announcement Part 4
Getting excited for the holidays yet? Great, we are too! It's time for the fourth winner announcement of our Advent Flash Rumbles – Hop, skip and leap over the jump to see the festive winning photos and LomoWalls! -
December 23rd Only - Save 10% on the Diana F+ Glow in the Dark
Dim the lights and treat yourself to the phosphorescent delights of the Diana F+ Glow in the Dark! Today you can pick up the camera for a 10% discount; just use the Code 10OFF10 when you reach the Checkout! -
Manila CitySlicker Leslie: This Is Home
The Philippines has more than 7,100 islands and countless cities and Manila is just one of them. Our CitySlickers are here to explore them with their analogue ammunition and to document their adventures through their wistful words! Here is Leslie, one of Manila's CitySlickers, and her introduction on her beloved city! -
An Introduction: Dan Arnold's What It Takes Series
Dan Arnold, aka dinospork, hails from Washington State in the USA and is one of Lomography Magazine's new regular writers. Know more about his upcoming series, featuring reviews and demonstrations of vintage analog cameras, after the break.


text: God bless the tiger man of Texas. Casey McCoy Cainan released his latest effort "Predator Lullabies" yesterday (2-4-2014) as a follow up to the amazing album "African Americana", and the tiger man does not disappoint. One of his major strengths is the ability to make each and every track unique on an album. No two sound the same. It ranges from blues to rock, waltzes to shuffles, and every thing in between. Without a doubt there is something for everyone to be found on "Predator Lullabies". For the listener who views lyrical content as secondary, the instrumentals will keep you hooked. For those who crave a good story, just give yourself a chance to get lost in the tales that Casey Cainan weaves. Congrats to the tiger man on yet another stellar album! - Brandon "B-Mania" Hardin Get "Predator Lullabies": HERE Find out more about Casey McCoy Cainan: HERE


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Dear Classics students, alumni, and friends:
Salvete! Χαίρετε! Another decade, another newsletter. Much has changed over the past ten years: new faculty; new courses; rising enrollments; and enhanced opportunities for study abroad. One thing has not changed, namely our commitment to making Classics accessible to our students, our college, and our community. Our mission to shape the future of our students through the study of the past remains as you will see in this newsletter. At the same time, we want to hear from our alumni - on your post-Skidmore lives and careers. When you get a chance, keep us informed! We're pleased to share this news about Alex Carballo '01.
So here's to the last decade, and the next! But you won't have to wait that long to hear from us again.
Dan Curley, Associate Professor and Chair of Classics
Newsletter edited by Ross Jaffe '11 and Prof. Michael Arnush
Skidmore College · 815 North Broadway · Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
© 2006 Skidmore College


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Fates Warning tease new album
Fates Warning have released a teaser stream featuring clips from their eleventh album Darkness In A Different Light. Hear it below.
It's their first record in almost a decade, following 2004′s FWX. Classic Rock previously premiered lead track Firefly.
Darkness In A Different Light is released on September 30 via InsideOut. Fates Warning tour Europe in October.
1. One Thousand Fires
2. Firefly
3. Desire
4. Falling
5. I Am
6. Lighthouse
7. Into the Black
8. Kneel and Obey
9. O Chloroform
10. And Yet It Moves


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Greetings Photography group. I usually hang out in the FL gardening and Orchid forums.
Here's my problem. I recently broke out my old Konica Minolta DiMage A2 and started using it again. Takes great shots and I enjoy using it in the garden. Unfortunately I don't have the RAW conversion program KONICA MINOLTA DiMAGE MASTER Ver. 1.1.0. I can't find it anywhere! I'm wanting to blow up some of my images to 24x36 but without the program I'm stuck. Does anyone have that CD or some viable suggestions? Thanks, Steve
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I didn't try downloading this and I don't know if it will work, but I did find this site with the program. I hope this helps. Pam |
Here is a link that might be useful: KONICA MINOLTA DiMAGE MASTER Ver. 1.1.0.
Thanks Pam, That's the update to the program. Without the program.... I'm not giving up! Steve |
How do you blow them up that big? |
Oh sorry...good luck, Steve! Pam |
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Before it picked up the British-made AbFab, Comedy Central was best known as the fortress of solitude for Mystery Science Theater 3000 geeks. Amusingly, AbFab so energetically relentless in its own bad taste ended up giving Comedy Central some class, and the cable outfit is capitalizing on its current visibility by introducing a few new series another British import, Drop the Dead Donkey, and a domestic cartoon, Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist.
Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist was cocreated by comedian Jonathan Katz, who also supplies the voice for Dr. Katz, a bald, middle-aged Manhattan therapist who speaks to everyone, from his patients (voiced by various comics) to his teenage son Ben (H. Jon Benjamin), in tentative, lulling tones. Dr. Katz is already being compared to the old Bob Newhart Show, and there's certainly something of Newhart's gentle wackiness in the way Katz deals with his eccentric analysands.
But Dr. Katz is actually more like the comic sketches that Mike Nichols and Elaine May used to perform; the cartoon's dialogue is low-key and yet suffused with high emotion. Sometimes Dr. Katz is a little too early-period Woody Allen more whines than jokes. But so far, Dr. Katz has proved capable of a brisk originality. Jonathan Katz avoids all trite psychiatric yuks, while the animation a minimalist variation in which the figures don't so much move as pulse softly across the screen is perfectly suited to the show's verbal tone of muted hilarity. B+


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Which would you like decorating a game room for children? It would have liked to have small a room magic full of various colors and toys with which to play. And now that we are already large we'd like to give that joy to the children.
A games room is a fun and magical space for a child, a place where you can spend the time and foster their imagination. That is why today we will give you some ideas to decorate the playroom.
Colorful playroom
To decorate the game room we must choose a color palette and paint the fourth of several preferably pastel-colored or very light shades. If we want to decorate the walls, we can do it with decorative vinyl of their characters and favorite cartoons, flowers, landscapes, the alphabet and numbers.
We can use bean bag chairs that have printed caricatures, carpets of different colors of choice are cushioned and light-colored curtains, and this is to make it brighter, remember that you have to leave that between lots of light in the room, we can also put several pillows and cushions.
Something that should not miss in the game room is a table and chairs for children, with fun colors and original designs. There is even furniture that has drawings of their favorite characters.
You must also think of furniture for storing children's toys. You can be shelves original, eye-catching colors. Remember that there are three things that should not miss in a game room for children: books of short stories, crayons and clay non toxic. You have assessed well what kind of furniture is best for the safety of the children.
Ah! And it is not a bad idea to include a whiteboard so that children can draw and have fun, as well as learning, if you decide to teach your own. It's fun, no doubt.
Decoration with toys
There are lots of tips to decorate with toys, there are as many as toys. For example, we can put several dolls or Teddy bears to decorate a playroom. Dolls houses may also have their place in these spaces.
We can also use large colored cubes with letters and numbers, as well as a rocking horse and cowboy hats to play, provided this is not dangerous.
We hope that these ideas for decorating children's playrooms have been to your liking and that you have served. Remember that it depends on the age of the child which will be toys that we use, we don't have to put things with which can suffocate a young child in the room.


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Pearson Plc's (PSON) Penguin unit said it reached a $75 million settlement of antitrust claims by 33 states and consumers over electronic-book pricing.
Penguin, which was sued last year for allegedly participating in a conspiracy with other publishers and Apple Inc. (AAPL:US) to fix the price of e-books, announced the settlement in a statement today. The company resolved related claims with the U.S. Justice Department in December.
The states claimed damages on behalf of people who were forced to pay too much for e-books because of the alleged conspiracy. The Justice Department and the states claimed Apple and five publishers, including Penguin, fixed prices in an attempt to undermine Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN:US)'s dominance of the market.
The Penguin settlement must be approved by a federal judge in New York before it can take effect. Apple is scheduled to begin a trial June 3 on civil antitrust claims by the Justice Department and states.
The case is U.S. v. Apple, 11-cv-02293, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (Manhattan).
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Here's why Taylor Hall isn't working out | 05.28.10 at 1:32 pm ET |
Today's news that Taylor Hall will not work out at the NHL Combine due to minor back and knee injuries may raise some questions. Warren Rychel, former NHL left wing and current GM of the Windsor Spitfires, told me today that the injuries were sustained on this frightening hit Hall took from Travis Hamonic in the Memorial Cup playoffs.
Seguin, coach talk with WEEI.com | at 10:04 am ET |
Anticipated top-two pick Tyler Seguin and his coach, former Hartford Whaler Mike Vellucci, spoke with WEEI.com recently. Here are some of the things they hit on:
– Seguin underwent a bit of a transformation in 2009-2010. After being selfless almost to a fault as a playmaker in his first junior hockey season, he began shooting the puck more, resulting in 48 goals, which led the Ontario Hockey league. He had four more goals than Taylor Hall.
– Vellucci feels the comparisons that are made between Seguin and Steve Yzerman are just, though he feels Seguin is a slightly stronger skater. He also compares the 18-year-old to Joe Sakic citing both talent and makeup.
– Seguin has no preference between Edmonton and Boston. He is intrigued by the idea of jumping into the NHL and immediately contending for a cup with the Bruins, though he hopes to have a chance to prove himself on the center-heavy Bruins.
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The voices up north have spoken … | 05.27.10 at 3:55 pm ET |
That's not a religious reference, but an indication that media outlets/fans/bloggers in Canada have been dishing opinion after opinion on the Taylor Hall/Tyler Seguin debate. The overarching expectation with less than a month to go until the draft appears to be that the Edmonton Oilers should take Hall first overall.
This Stephen Knight story in the Vancouver Sun touches on how Hall jumped ahead of the top-ranked Seguin with his outstanding Memorial Cup play. Knight writes:
"Although it's not Canadian to admit that you wanted to show how wrong the Central Scouting Bureau was, you have to think there's a little bit of Hall that was looking up to the scouts' box and saying, 'What else would you like? Is this good enough?'"
Hall's popularity among Oilers fans skyrocketed during the tournament, during which one poster on the team's discussion board wrote, "I truly believe that Seguin not playing in the Memorial Cup is hurting his chances for going #1 in the draft even though there is nothing he could have done about it." Another wrote that, "if the Oilers pass up on Hall, I'm done as a fan."
One interesting thread gaining momentum is one about what the Oilers could demand from the Bruins in a trade for the first overall pick. Some fans feel GM Steve Tambellini could ask for the second overall pick, the 15th overall pick, and top center prospect Joe Colborne. It might not get more far-fetched than that.
More to Bruins' future than No. 2 | at 9:50 am ET |
The NHL draft isn't exactly like that of the NFL and NBA, in which players selected anywhere early on step in right away, so while either Tyler Seguin or Taylor Hall will contribute to the Bruins immediately, one shouldn't expect such an early impact from the team's ensuing picks.
It does mean, however, that in what is believed to be a fairly deep draft, GM Peter Chiarelli needs to make his other high picks — and he has a lot of quality good ones ' count long-term.
Not only do the Bruins have their own first-rounder, which is 15th overall (the NHL only changes the order for Conference finalists), but they've also got a high second-round pick from the Maple Leafs (Phil Kessel trade) in addition to their own (that extra second they picked up from the Lightning in the Mark Recchi deal was sent to the Panthers in their package for Dennis Seidenberg).
There are two ways of looking at the early picks the Bruins have. The first is that they have all the ammunition they could need to move up to No. 1 and then some, which is certainly a topic that will be visited as Hall becomes more popular with each passing day. The second is that this can be the draft class that defines Chiarelli more than anything since perhaps the 2006 free agent class.
Should there be a particular strategy? Generally in hockey it's hard to say, since it could be a few years before anyone hears their team's first-rounder's name again. Since there isn't another goal-scorer with Hall's talents, going for a highlight-reel winger halfway through the first round will be tough, but that doesn't mean they can't get an impact winger. There are plenty of good centers in the middle of the first round (Nick Bjugstad, Mikael Granlund, Jaden Schwartz, Jeffrey Skinner), but unless it's Seguin, adding to that crowded depth chart (remember Joe Colborne still needs to make his grand entrance at some point), would be confusing.
If they want to go for a wing, Tyler Toffoli is a guy worth looking into. Like many offensive prospects in each draft, he played some center in junior hockey but projects to play right wing in the NHL. Toffoli is rated as the 18th-best draft prospect by HockeyProspect.com. The 6-foot-0, 181-pounder scored 37 goals in 65 games last season for the Ottawa 67's (OHL). Watch the 18-year-old's goal from October as he loses his balance.
If defense is the pick, Bruins fans wanting to stay ahead of the curve should familiarize themselves with Duluth, Minn. defenseman Derek Forbort, who brings good size and strength. HockeyProspect.com ranks the 18-year-old as the 16th-best prospect in this year's draft.
The 6-foot-4, 200-pounds Forbort will play college puck at North Dakota. Here is his scouting report from MyNHLDraft.com:
'Forbort takes advantage of his physical tools often using his long reach to take passing lanes way from opponents. Forbort plays hard nosed hockey in the corners and uses his strength to move opponents away from the slot area. Forbort is great at transitioning from offense to defense, using his speed and positioning to force players to the outside.
Forbort is very patient with the puck and anticipates the game well, he has a good shot which he keeps low allowing rebounds for his teammates."
Bruins lucky they're not choosing | 05.26.10 at 7:24 pm ET |
As long as they stand pat with the second overall choice in the 2010 NHL Draft, the Bruins are going to get a tremendous difference-maker in the form of Taylor Hall or Tyler Seguin, the former an easy replacement for Phil Kessel and the latter a center often likened to Steve Yzerman. Both are impressing at the NHL Scouting Combine and both will be immediate contributors to top lines.
Which one they end up with at this point remains up in the air. Compare this draft to the 2007 NBA Draft, which featured Greg Oden and Kevin Durant: If you're picking in the first two selections, you sit back and take whichever can't-miss prospect (being kind to Oden) doesn't go No. 1. Outside of the NHL Central Scouting Bureau ranking Seguin as the top player in the draft, nobody seems willing to risk their credibility by saying one will have more of an impact than the other.
"I think it's very close," Mike Vellucci, coach of Seguin and the Plymouth Whalers (OHL), told WEEI.com. "The things that set them apart is that Taylor Hall has played in the league for three years, and he's been on a really good team for two of the three years. Seguin's only been in the league two years, so it's close. Hall is about a year older, but talent-wise it's really close.
"One's a center, one's a winger, so who do I believe in? I believe in Tyler Seguin because I've been up-close and personal with him. I know what a great character kid he is. Saying that, Taylor Hall, I've coached against him about 40 games in the last three years and he's a pretty good talent."
So with less than a month to go until the June 25 draft in Los Angeles, the Edmonton Oilers, who are in such rough shape that their best bet is to try to distinguish between the two immense talents and pick the better player, have yet to make up their minds, or say so at least. Edmonton GM Steve Tambellini and the Oilers have done their homework on Hall and Seguin, both of whom led the OHL with 106 points, but the man controlling the Bruins' fate didn't tip his hand on which direction the team is leaning.
"Over the last year and a half I've sat down and had dinner with both of them individually, gotten to know them as people," Tambellini said in an interview with NHL.com. "They're both great people. Any team is going to be so fortunate to get either of those two players."
Put Kessel to rest | 04.13.10 at 10:56 pm ET |
In every major sport, the draft is the time of year when visions of future glory bounce like through the minds of fans and front offices all across the leagues. It is fun to imagine that sought after prospect blossoming into the next big thing and carrying your team to the championship that has eluded it for so long (because, let's face it, if you are looking forward to the draft then your team probably was not that good).
For the Bruins, this dream was spawned from a nightmare.
We are talking, of course, about Phil Kessel, who was also once a twinkle of a dream in the corner of Boston's eye when he was taken with the fifth overall pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft. Now that Boston knows it will end up with either Taylor Hall or Tyler Seguin with the No. 2 overall pick, it is time to put the Kessel issue to rest in the Hub.
Yes, he was petulant. Yes, he and coach Claude Julien had their variety of skirmishes. Yes, he was only a lukewarm two-way forward. Yes, he more or less forced himself out of Boston when Toronto general manager Brian Burke orchestrated the trade that brought him to the Leafs.
This is all water under the bridge now. Burke probably did not envision his wager in bringing in Kessel to ending up netting the Bruins No. 2 overall pick.
"This has been an emotional trade for both parties," Chiarelli said. "I think Toronto has seen Phil and realized that he is a very good, young player. Going into making this trade, trying to project a couple other teams that were in on it, trying to project as far as where draft picks were. In the end finish we make projection that was not this high but we are going to get a very good player out of it and so is Toronto. It is a deal that was emotional for a variety of reasons and there was a lot of thought that goes into it from both sides. We feel we got good consideration for the player that we have up."
Kessel is gone. Time to get over it. The argument now should move on what the Bruins should do with the pick — Hall of Seguin?
Both are 18-years-old. Both have been playing the in the Ontario Hockey League, where Hall's Windsor team just knocked Seguin's Plymouth team out of the playoffs. Both are considered to be natural scorers. Hall is more of a power forward who Chiarelli said has good net drive and physical presence, perhaps like Jerome Iginla whereas Seguin may be more of a mix between Steve Stamkos and Pat LaFontaine.
"Seguin plays for the Plymouth Whalers, he is a right shot center and could play both wings, I have seen him play both wings. He has a got a terrific shot, a terrific release, dynamic speak and playmaking ability. I have said before that is a cross between a Stamkos and a LaFontaine and I understand that is pretty lofty company but he is a pretty special player. Taylor Hall is bigger, heavier. Perhaps 12 or 13 pounds heavier. He plays more of a prototypical power forward type of game. Left shot, can play both sides. Good one-timer. Really like his drive to the net and cycles really well."
Listening to Chiarelli talk one might come to the suspicion that he likes Seguin a little bit more (he already has a young power forward with Milan Lucic) but the fact of the matter is that both players have what the Bruins organization deeply needs — offense.
"First and foremost their talent is on the offensive side of the puck. [Hall] with the net drive and the strength and Seguin with the playmaking and the shot," Chiarelli said.
Kessel teamed well with Boston's top playmaker Marc Savard when he scored 36 goals in the 2008-09 season. Chiarelli said that the he could envision Seguin or Hall on the wing of Savard or paired with any of the other centers on the top three lines.
"You think about it, you put up different lines, I do it all the time," Chiarelli said. "As far as immediate impact. Both of these players are young and I think the could play in the NHL next year. I don't know if they are going to be immediately impactful. They have to get their feet wet too, but with the talent and skill that they have I feel that they will contribute very well in the top three lines."
Outside of the excitement that is inherent in the NHL playoffs, which start Thursday at 7 p.m. ET in Buffalo, the future visions of either Seguin or Hall putting on a Spoked-B will be the biggest buzz the Bruins have going. In dealing Kessel away, necessary if controversial as the trade was, Chiarelli has laid the seeds of hope for a franchise that has seen its fans become jaded and bitter after years of mediocrity and issues with the owners. Kessel? Just another name to pass through town.
Seguin or Hall? Who knows, perhaps one of them will be the force that finally brings Lord Stanley's Cup back to Boston.
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Application DetailsI applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks – interviewed at Paycom in January 2014.
Interview DetailsI contacted a recruiter about the position and was told that I had a solid background for the position and setup an in-person interview at the office in Chicago with the Sales Manager. My first interview was straight forward, pretty basic questions. Tell me about a time... Why are you a good fit for Paycom?
Made it to the second round and had a webcam interview with the regional sales manager. Much more thorough of an interview, really checking to see why you want to sell payroll and work for them. I sold myself and was moved on to a phone canvassing session back in the Chicago office.
I showed up on a Friday morning for a 4 hour cold calling session. You are given a list of numbers to call, a brief script to practice with prior and left to your own devices. They expect you to land 3 confirmed appointments in 4 hours, which is incredibly difficult in that industry. I went on to cold call and land THREE appointments in the allotted time.
The recruiter reached out to me a few days later and told me they were going with someone else. I recommend following up and really getting to know the people in the office you visit as best you can. I feel like they have a strong influence on your hiring managers decision.Interview Questions- Why do you want to sell payroll? Answer Question
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Application DetailsI applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at Paycom in January 2014.
Interview DetailsPretty straight forward process. Had a phone interview with a recruiter, moved on to an in person interview with hiring manager. If that goes well, they invite you in for a sales prospecting session, where the goal is to complete 3-5 appointments in a four hour period. Based on those results, you basically will be made an offer or passed on.
Interview Questions- Tell me in three words where you want to be in three months. View Answer
Negotiation DetailsNo negotiation, salary was well-knownAccepted OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult Interview - Application Details
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at Paycom in January 2014.
Interview DetailsThe process first began with an phone screening process that was relatively basic. They went over past work experiences, education, etc. The next step was a one on one interview with the district manager. This was laid back and she asked some simple questions about where you want to be in 5 years, what you are looking for in a position, what are the three most important things in your life, etc. Then a phone canvassing session in which you needed to set up 3 appointments to move on. The first time I did not meet the requirement but they asked me to come back for another time. The second time I could not stay for the full 4 hours, unfortunately, and only set up one appointment. After that I was not asked back for the next step. Still, it was great experience, I learned a lot and it helped me land a different sales position with one of Paycom biggest competitors!
Interview Questions- Nothing too difficult to answer. During the phone canvassing session try to sell yourself and not the product as best as you can. That was my ultimate downfall. I did not feel comfortable selling a product I did not know. Answer Question
No OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult Interview - Application Details
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at Paycom in January 2014.
Interview DetailsI was initially contacted by a recruiter from their HQ in Oklahoma and we set up a phone interview for the following week at 2:15 pm. When the phone interview came around, they were 15 minutes late but all went well and I was advanced to the next round. Next, I had a webcam interview with one of the hiring managers. This interview was scheduled on a Monday at 4:00 pm. Yet again Paycom was late for their own interview at a time they scheduled! She was 20 minutes late to the interview and it may have been longer if I did not call my recruiter after 10 minutes of waiting idly by to ask her to remind the hiring manager.The interview went really well and before the meeting concluded I asked about next steps from here (i.e. what I could expect) and she told me that I was a great candidate, possessed good qualities, and that she was definitely going to advance me through the hiring process. She said she saw no reason why they wouldn't. She then went on to give me advice in preparing for the next round, which was the phone canvassing round. Before the interview came to an end, she said she would get in touch with my recruiter and that my recruiter would ask for my schedule so they could set up a time for the next interview. 4 days pass and I receive a rejection email from my recruiter. I immediately replied with confusion and told her exactly what the hiring manager told me and she responded back saying, "I'm Sorry. She decided to move forward with a candidate that was a better fit. Thanks for your interest." ...Really?! That is very ambiguous and horrible treatment. I'm glad I got to see the company for what they really were and did not advance, I wouldn't want to spend my time working with a company that can't treat people with respect. I should have seen the signs from the beginning...15 minutes late to a phone interview and 20 minutes late to the next interview, which I had to call and remind them of!
Interview Questions- The interview process isn't that tough if you do your research and come prepared. Answer Question
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Application DetailsI applied through a recruiter. The process took 1+ week – interviewed at Paycom in December 2013.
Interview DetailsI was contacted for this position over the phone by a corporate recruiter. He received my resume from another website and asked me to contact him if I was interested in learning more about the position. He emailed me a job description and a link to the company's website. I decided to contact him to learn more about the position. He proceeded to explain to me what the job would entail, a typical day for a TSR, and the salary and bonus structure. I was interested in coming in for an interview so he asked me to complete an Excel skills assessment, and fill out the job application for the position. Once I did so, he contacted me a set up an interview for the following Monday (all this took place within 48 hours). At the interview, I was asked to take another assessment on math and reasoning skills. It was only a 12' test and wasn't too difficult. I was then interviewed via webcam by 2 different directors. Both inquired about different aspects of my resume and then proceeded to ask me what my greatest strengths and my greatest weaknesses were. I asked a few questions of each of them and then concluded the interview. I did have to wait about 20 minutes for the second man to be available to interview me. I was then contacted the next day with good news. They wished to extend me an offer of employment and gave me a couple days to decide. Overall the interview process was good, and quick.
Interview Questions- What would your previous employer say was your second greatest strength. Answer Question
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Application DetailsI applied through a recruiter – interviewed at Paycom.
Interview DetailsThere is enough information online to get a good understanding of what the job interview process will be like. Come prepared to wow the manager in a very short amount of time. You will only have a few moments to make an impression. Also, this is a very competitive company so expect there to be many well qualified people gunning for the same position.
Interview Questions- Explain how you overcame a challenge at your previous job. Answer Question
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Application DetailsI applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at Paycom in December 2013.
Interview DetailsInitially you will be contacted by a recruiter or you can do what I did and call the recruiter directly. They look over your resume and they have you apply online. Based on your answers online you will be classified into how interested they are in you. If you are what they are looking for they will have you interview with a local office manager. If that goes well you will interview with a regional. If you pass that they will bring you in for a phone canvassing trial. They give you 4 hours to set 3 appointments cold calling. Just keep calm and don't get stressed or anxious, if you are decent on the phone you shouldn't have any issues. If you pass this phase you will interview with the Chief Sales Officer and he will give his recommendation. If all of this goes well you have to pass a background check that includes DMV driving record, drug screening, felony check and don't lie on your resume because they will check all of that. It's a pretty in depth process but if you get the job you know you a qualified employee and they want to invest in you and watch you unleash your potential.
Interview Questions- Are you excited about earning a 50,000 salary fresh out of college? Would you be happy earning 50,000 your first year? A lot of our reps here at Paycom make over 100,000 their first year and the following years they make 300,000 and above. If you're content making 50,000 a year how do we know you will have the ambition and drive to work hard enough to make 100,00 and beyond? View Answer
Negotiation DetailsThe salary was already stated so i didn't negotiate salary.Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult Interview -
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Interview DetailsNot getting an offer from Paycom was a blessing in disguise; within 5 minutes into the interview I could tell I did not want to work for this company. My interviewer was rude, uninterested, and I could tell right off the bat she did not like me. If they treat you like this during an interview how are they going to treat you when you are an employee? She also did her very best to drive me into a corner while answering questions. I understand this is to see how people respond under pressure, but she was just rude. I see from other comments people have experienced the same problem, so I do not fault myself, I was prepared for the interview. The interviewer was not prepared to listen.
Interview Questions- None- general questions, tell me why you are interested in sales, your experience, etc. Answer Question
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Application DetailsI applied through a recruiter – interviewed at Paycom.
Interview DetailsInitial communication and planning of my interview was strong. The recruiting department always contacted me in a timely manner. It was a tough interview process, but it was thorough and well worth it. I feel as though the interview prepared me best for the position I now currently have, and I feel that the interview ensures no one gets hired that does not meet the Paycom criteria.
Interview Questions- The most difficult question was in regard to my biggest flaws as I perceived them Answer Question
Negotiation DetailsI did not negotiate salary because it is a generous offer that I approved of.Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceDifficult Interview -
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Application DetailsI applied through a recruiter. The process took 2 weeks – interviewed at Paycom in October 2013.
Interview DetailsI was contacted by two different recruiters - first the recruiter will give you a quick phone screening, then another recruiter called me 30 minutes later and did another phone screening before setting up an office interview the same week.
The first interview in-office seemed very casual, she basically just wanted me to go through my resume, and carried on more of a casual conversation after that. When I asked if she had any more questions for me- she responded "no not really, when I have less questions that means I like you".... Seemed like an inexperienced interviewer.
The office dress was not as professional as I had expected either, one girl in the office had on a dress you could actually see through. Aside from that, I was definitely impressed by the amount of money they said you could make in the beginning, it almost seemed too good to be true. However, this is definitely the factor that kept me really wanting to continue through the process.
Next, I got called in for the phone canvassing. The team was super nice and very helpful in what works best on the phone when setting appointments. They said she gave me a great area to call, which meant she actually wanted to hire me. I set 3 appointments in the first 45 minutes of calling, so the office manager let me go an hour early- which was disappointing because I wanted to see how many I could set in the allotted time.
The next step was an interview with the regional sales director via webcam- my recruiter set this up for the wrong day initially, but I thought it went well once I had the interview.
The next step was when something really started to not feel right.... I was called to go on a ride-along with a sales rep.- I was also told if all went well with this then it would be the final step before an offer. The ride along was changed to lunch the following day, then I received text message an hour and half before I was to leave my house for lunch asking if I could come in for dinner instead, so I had to completely rearrange my schedule twice for the 2 hour drive each way.
The reps who took me to dinner seemed to have no idea what was going on- they didn't know where I was in the interview process, they seemed like they didn't know what exactly we were going to dinner for... It also seemed like they were holding something back or I was missing something.... I was actually told that "sometimes the manager really likes people but just decides not to hire them after taking them through the interview process because they don't have the time or feel like training them...." At that point I was very confused as I thought I was interviewing for an open position that they needed to fill, not just going through the interview process for the sake of going through it.
I was told I was moving on to the final interview round- only to be contacted later and told that "They were going pass"- again not a very professional way to tell someone you are not going to hire them (maybe "pursuing other candidates" or "opportunities" would have been a better way to phrase that). After being told all along that they really liked me and by the reps. that management wanted to hire me and then not being offered, I felt very strung along by the whole process. The interview process is tortuous as they keep telling you this is the last step and it isn't.... it seems like they think the only thing people have going on in their lives is this interview. Did they really need to take me through 5 whole steps to decide I wasn't the right person for the job? Especially, because any decent candidate probably has a ton of other interviews going on at the same time.
Another red-flag is the fact that no one in the entire office had been a rep. for longer than 2.5 years.... and whenever it came up, anyone I talked to seemed very quick to cover-up why a person was no longer working there. Maybe it is because the company is growing so quickly, but I kind of got the impression either you are good enough to move up quickly to a manger status, or you quit from the intensity of the job. Seems like they draw in young, recent college grads. on the premise they are going to make a ridiculous amount of money.
All in all there were some positives and negatives to the experience. Having a recruiter and a contact person is nice, a lot of companies are doing that these days. The other sales reps. seemed like they wanted you to work there- nice people. It is for the best I did not get an offer, after awkwardness of my last interview I had decided not to accept if I was offered. Just way too many red-flags during just the interviews, management seemed too inexperienced, seems like a temporary job. My advice would be to not be jaded by what they tell you that you can make there, they lead with the money thing for a reason. Go with a more recognizable, well-known company if you can.Interview Questions- "What are you going to buy with all the money you make at Paycom...?" View Answer
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