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I was thinking of getting the Droid RAZR MAXX HD when my contract end next month, mostly because I have been extremely disappointed with Apple lately. What to you guys think of the phone, and what are some downsides? Thanks!
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The battery is the best on the market right now. Everything else is typical a smartphones these days.
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1) The camera is really sub-par. Whilst photos are not *that* important to me I am not comfortable with the fact that practically all its competitors sport a better one. 2). The phone came out quite recently but its processor is really behind the curve, having specs that were present in other phones over 6 months ago. Around the same time that this phone was released, you had quad-core Android models released, eg HTC One X+, Nexus 4, LG Optimus G, Galaxy Note 2. Within this quarter, the Sony Xperia Z and ZL will be available and that is a far more future-proof phone. If this were April 2012, then this would be a very competitive phone. Not now. Too late for me to commit. You will say specs are not everything but with an Android phone that is generally more important than say with iOS or WP8. |
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I have the phone and it is a really nice device. I'll do a quick run down:
Pros: Rugged and masculine looking Apple-quality build with premium materials 4.1 Jellybean With a new launcher, icons, and keyboard, it can look very stock MicroSD slot 32gb internal storage Moto radios Loud speaker Big and unique looking notification light. Never having to worry if the battery will last a day Average: Dual core 720p AMOLED screen 1gb RAM Camera Cons: Locked bootloader My phone froze up once. Hasn't happened again... yet. Price It's a very well-balanced phone. There are very little cons, but rather the important specs are very average compared to the quad-core, 2gb rammed, 1080p phones that are coming out. The Maxx HD would be a perfect phone if it packed in that. On the other hand, it lacks an Achilles heel that all too often ruins an otherwise great phone. It's got speed, battery, storage, display, OS, and build quality. I recommend the Maxx HD if you will not put those impressive specs to use. I don't. I make texts, calls, play music, browse the Web, and play a couple games. It does all of it quickly enough and lasts longer than any other phone doing it. Last edited by Stropaganda; Jan 10, 2013 at 10:07 AM. |
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After a couple weeks with this phone I can say the battery alone makes this phone a standout; the other non-typical features are: since Google now owns Motorola Mobile it was one of the first smartphones upgraded to Jelly Bean and the build is Motorola solid with water protection enough for a couple hour long motorcycle ride in the rain . Comparing only my own personal battery usage I've gone from not making it through a day to 2 and a half to 3 days usage without needing a recharge. If you use your phone as a Bluetooth/ WiFi hotspot it's a no brainier. |
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Macbook 2008 HP Dv7t - 2.53 ghz, 9600m GT, WSXGA+, 120gb ssd, 250 gb 7200rpm Core i7 3770k, 8gb ram, 2x 120gb sdd raid0, 500gb hdd, GTX 460 Moto X Dev Edition (VZW) Nexus 7 |
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I own the phone and the 1gb RAM is a killer get something with 2gb of RAM to ensure lag free updates.
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Why only cdma
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This would probably solve the occasional freezing up that happens with the MAXX HD. I don't care if the screen, camera, or processor stays the same, but 2GB of RAM would make it more robust.
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I have no problem with 1 GB of ram on my galaxy nexus. You probably have a rogue app in the background.
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You can disable most of the built in apps in the apps menu. Android 4.0+ allows you to turn off system apps.
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Log out of backup assistant then. I know there's a way to do that. It should be causing it to lock up.
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Jan 19, 2013, 08:43 PM | #15 |
Yep the 1gb was OK for ICS but not for JB. I have the same apps from ICS so its not the apps its JB plus the Motorola and Verizon crap combined. Really wished I would of got the S3.
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Try factory resetting. My galaxy nexus has no issue with jellybean and 1gb of ram.
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Don't know if it's the way memory management works with 2gb to play with, but my GS3 easily reaches close to and slightly above 1GB on the regular. It rarely reaches 1.5GB. With everything closed it's about 350-475Mb.
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I'm actually loving android at the moment. Thanks for all the feedback!
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It is both an honor and a privilege to present Michael Mayhew as the 2007 recipient of the AGU Excellence in Geophysical Education Award. I do so on behalf of the geosciences community and the dozens of geoscientists who wrote letters documenting the sustained commitment and impact Mike has had on geoscience education. He is highly deserving of this recognition because his contributions to geophysical education have resulted in (1) a significant and long-lasting cultural change in the community such that geophysical education is embraced and promoted by scientists across the discipline; and (2) the development of a vibrant and highly successful geophysical education research community dedicated to advancing understanding of how we teach and learn about Earth.


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There are strengths and weaknesses to both models (gated or un-gated) but neither one is necessarily the perfect fit for all organizations.
Marketers and demand generation specialists love white papers. A white paper with a strong title that is well publicized is like catnip for marketers, especially B2B marketers. There is good reason for this: When the goal is lead generation, white papers that force a user to fill out a contact form (gated) before downloading the document typically generate leads better than site content that merely invites the user to provide contact information. Marketers are looking for an effective exchange of value to communicate to visitors that if you give us your contact information we will give you something cool, and white papers are great at providing perceived value.
In February of last year, Google and CEB published some brilliant research that shows in the B2B space that the majority of prospects have already reviewed your website and learned about your products and your organization as well as the products and organizations of some competitors before they filled out the lead form on your website. The research found that prospects were, on average, 57 percent of the way through their buying process before they reached out to the potential vendor. While this shouldn't surprise anyone in B2B sales or marketing, as many of us have already talked with prospects and customers about their buying cycle and we understand how prospects educate themselves, it brings up a great question: Should marketing websites demand that visitors provide contact information before they can see white papers? Let's look at some pros and cons of each.
Gated Content
Gated content is typically white papers, case studies, research documents, product documentation, webinars, etc. that visitors access by completing a lead form that asks basic information about them. It's common that the content has a really great title (i.e., 10 Really Awesome Things You Need to Know to Rule the World Right Now) often accompanied by a document description and/or some great imagery. When you click on the title, you are pushed to a page with a form asking you for information that identifies you, your company, and at least one method to contact you (i.e., email, phone). If you complete and submit the form, you can usually download the document in the form of a PDF on the very next page. In some cases you will have to verify that your email address is correct.
Public Content (Un-Gated)
Public content is obviously the majority of content out on the Web. Many companies publicly offer their white papers and other research documents without requiring any contact information.
We've reviewed a few of the pros and cons with both gating content and making it publicly available. Now let's look at two simplified hypothetical return on investment (ROI) models.
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White Papers Gated | 5,000 | 250 | 25 | 5 | 1 |
White Papers Un-Gated | 10,000 | 500 | 25 | 5 | 1 |
In the first model, the white papers are gated and therefore not attracting as much traffic as the second model. Because the white papers are gated in the first model, it has twice the lead conversion rate (%) as the second model. In the second model, the whitepapers are not gated (public) and so the site is getting more traffic from search engines and referring sites but because the whitepapers are not gated, the second model has half the conversion rate of leads on the site. In both models we assume a similar rate for sales contacts and customer conversions.
The question of whether or not to gate white papers comes down to how much traffic you think public white papers can acquire (which is a question of content quality and SEO strategy) and how well you think the site with gated or public whitepapers can convert visitors into leads (which is a question of site efficiency). In this example, an organization that is highly proficient at SEO and other channels of traffic acquisition would likely benefit more from gating white papers. On the other hand, an organization that is highly proficient at onsite lead conversions would be receiving more value from making the white papers publicly available.
As we reviewed, there are strengths and weakness to both models and neither one seems to be the ideal fit for all organizations. The Web has allowed early prospects to quickly educate themselves on new markets and the services and prospects of the leaders in each market. It will be interesting to see as the Web continues to evolve how content strategies and lead-generation initiatives innovate to meet the needs of a more demanding and educated base of potential customers.
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text: Rugby union 1 Rugby union South African Victor Matfield takes a lineout against New Zealand in 2006. Highest governing body Nickname(s) First played International Rugby Board Rugger [1] Early 19th century (early forms) 1845 (first written rules) Characteristics Contact Team members Mixed gender Categorization Equipment Olympic Full Contact Fifteen Separate competitions Team sport, Outdoor Rugby ball 1900, 1908, 1920 & 1924 Rugby union is a full contact team sport, a form of football which originated in England in the early 19th century.[2] One of the codes of rugby football, it is based on running with the ball in hand. It is played with an oval-shaped ball, outdoors on a level field, usually with a grass surface, up to 100 m long and 70 m wide.[3] [4] At each end of the field is an H-shaped goal. William Webb Ellis is often credited with the invention of running with the ball in hand in 1823 at Rugby School when he allegedly caught the ball while playing football and ran towards the opposition goal. Although the evidence to support it is doubtful, the Ellis story was immortalised at the school with a plaque unveiled in 1895.[5] In 1848, the first rules were written by pupils;[6] other significant events in the early development of rugby include the Blackheath Club's decision to leave the Football Association in 1863 and the split between rugby union and rugby league in 1895. Rugby union has been governed by the International Rugby Board since its formation in 1886 and currently has a membership of 115 national unions. In 1995, the IRB removed restrictions on payments to players, making the game openly professional at the highest level for the first time. The Rugby World Cup, first held in 1987, takes place every four years, with the winner of the tournament receiving the Webb Ellis Cup. The Six Nations in Europe and the Tri Nations in the southern hemisphere are major international competitions held annually. Major domestic competitions include the Top 14 in France, the Guinness Premiership in England, the Currie Cup in South Africa, and the Air New Zealand Cup in New Zealand. Other Rugby union transnational competitions include the Magners League (which is essentially a domestic competition throughout the Celtic Nations), involving Irish, Scottish and Welsh teams; the Super 14, involving South African, Australian and New Zealand teams; and the Heineken Cup, involving the top European based teams of their respective domestic competitions. 2 History The origin of rugby is reputed to be an incident during a game of English school football at Rugby School, Rugby, England, in 1823 when William Webb-Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it.[7] Although this tale is apocryphal, the Rugby World Cup trophy is named after him. Rugby football stems from a game played at Rugby School, Rugby, which old pupils initially took to university; with Cambridge believing that Old Rugbeian Albert Pell was the first student to form a 'football' team.[8] During this early period different schools used different rules, with former pupils from Rugby and Eton attempting to carry their preferred rules through to their universities.[9] Rugby School in Rugby, Warwickshire, with a rugby pitch in the foreground. Significant events in the early development of rugby were the production of the first set of written laws at Rugby School in 1845, the Blackheath Club's decision to leave The Football Association in 1863 and the formation of the Rugby Football Union in 1871. The code was originally known simply as "rugby football"; it was not until after a schism in 1895, which resulted in the separate code of rugby league, that the name "rugby union" came to be used for the game itself. Supporters of both codes will frequently refer to theirs as merely "rugby", unless they are differentiating between the two. The first rugby international took place on 27 March 1871, played between England and Scotland.[10] By 1881 both Ireland and Wales had representative teams, and in 1883 the first international competition, the Home Nations Championship had begun. 1883 also saw the first rugby sevens tournament at Melrose—the Melrose Sevens, which is still held annually. Five years later two important overseas tours took place; a British Isles team visited Australia and New Zealand—although a private venture, it laid the foundations for future British and Irish Lions tours; and the 1888 New Zealand Native team brought the first overseas team to British spectators. From 1905 through to 1907, all three major Southern Hemisphere rugby countries sent their first touring teams to the Northern Hemisphere; Dave Gallaher's New Zealand in 1905, followed by Paul Roos' South Africa in 1906 and then Herbert Moran's Australia. All three teams brought new styles of play, fitness levels and tactics, and were far more successful than critics at first believed. 1905 also saw the first French internationals.[11] The years during both World Wars saw an end of international rugby games and union-sponsored club matches, but competitions continued with service teams such as the New Zealand Army team. In 1973 the first officially sanctioned international sevens tournament took place at Murrayfield, as part of the Scottish Rugby Union centenary celebrations. In 1987 the first Rugby World Cup was held in New Zealand and Australia, and the inaugural winners were New Zealand. The first World Cup Sevens tournament was held at Murrayfield in 1993. Rugby union was famously an amateur sport until the IRB declared the game 'open' in 1995, removing restrictions on payments to players.[12] However, the pre-1995 period of rugby union was marked by frequent accusations of "shamateurism" in some quarters. Rugby union 3 Laws Rugby union is played between two teams; each team starts the match with 15 players on the field and may make up to seven replacements (for injury) or substitutions (tactical changes).[13] In international matches, up to seven replacements/substitutes are allowed; in domestic or cross-border tournaments, at the discretion of the responsible national union(s), the number may be increased to eight, of whom three must be sufficiently trained and experienced to provide cover for the three front row positions.[14] Players in a team are divided into eight forwards (two more than in rugby league) and seven backs. Forwards are generally bigger and stronger, and take part in the scrum and lineout, while backs are generally smaller but faster, more agile and often the main points scorers for the team. Points can be scored in several ways: a try, scored by grounding the ball in the in-goal area, is worth 5 points and a subsequent conversion kick scores 2 points; a successful penalty kick or a drop goal each score 3 points.[15] The values of each of these scoring methods have been changed over the years. The team which scores more points wins the game. At the beginning of the game, the captains and the referee toss a coin to decide which team will kick off first. Play then starts with a drop kick, with the players chasing the ball into the opposition's territory, and the other side trying to retrieve the ball and advance it back. If the player with the ball is tackled, frequently a ruck will result.[16] Forward passing (throwing the ball ahead to another player) is not allowed. The ball tends to be moved forward in three ways—by kicking, by a player running with it, or within a scrum or a ruck (formerly also a maul). Unlike in American football, "blocking" is not allowed, so only the player with the ball may be tackled or rucked. When a ball is knocked forward by a player with his/her arms, a "knock-on" is committed, and play is restarted with a scrum. When the ball leaves the side of the field, a lineout is awarded A rugby tackle: tackles must be low down on the body, with against the team which last touched the ball. A number of the aim of impeding or grounding the player with the ball players from both teams line up, at least 5m from the sideline, and the ball is thrown in by the hooker. Lineouts are one of the chief differences between the two rugby codes, as they do not occur in rugby league. Games are divided into 40-minute halves, with a break in the middle. The sides exchange ends of the field after the half-time break. Stoppages for injury or to allow the referee to take disciplinary action, do not count as part of the playing time, so that the elapsed time is usually longer than 80 minutes. Unlike in many other sports, there are no Ireland and Georgia contesting a lineout in the 2007 Rugby World Cup. A scrum Rugby union "time outs". The referee is responsible for keeping time, even when—as in many professional tournaments—he is assisted by an official time-keeper; when time has expired, whether at the end of the first half, or at the end of the game, the referee will wait until the ball is 'dead' before blowing for half-time or full-time. The field of play on a rugby pitch is as near as possible to a maximum of 100m long, and 70m wide. There are several lines crossing it, notably the half way line, the goal line/try line (on which the goal posts are located), the "twenty two", which is 22m from the goal, and the dead ball line, which is 10m behind the goal line. Tries are scored between the goal line, and the dead ball line. A ball over the dead ball line is out of play. Rugby goalposts are H-shaped, and consist of two poles, 5.6m apart, connected by a horizontal crossbar 3m above the ground. Unlike some other sports there are no goalkeepers, and the section underneath the crossbar has no special meaning, although a try scored between or close to the posts makes for an easier conversion. The original pitch dimensions were in imperial units, but have since been converted to the metric system. There are generally three match officials: a referee, and two touch judges, who indicate that the ball is "in touch" and other decisions with their flags. In addition, for matches in high level competitions, there is often a television match offical (TMO; popularly called the "video referee"), to assist with certain decisions, linked up to the referee by radio.[17] The referees have a system of hand signals to indicate their decisions. Common offences include high tackles, collapsing the scrum, not releasing the ball when on the ground or being off-side. Penalties can be taken by the non-offending team in various ways: taking a short, tap kick then running with the ball, kicking the ball from hand (punting) for field position, place kicking (for goal) or choosing a scrum. Players may be sent off (signalled by a red card) or temporarily "sin-binned" for ten minutes (yellow card) for foul play, and may not be replaced. 4 Equipment The most basic items of equipment for a game of rugby are the ball itself, a rugby shirt (also known as a "jersey"), shorts, socks, and boots, which have soles with studs to allow grip on the turf of the pitch. The studs may be either metal or plastic but must not have any sharp edges or ridges. Protective equipment is optional and strictly regulated. The most common items are mouth guards, which are worn by almost all players. Other protective items that are permitted include protective head gear, thin (not more than 10mm thick) non-rigid shoulder pads, and shin guards, which are worn underneath socks. Bandages or tape can be worn to support or protect injuries; some players wear tape around the head to protect the ears in scrums and rucks. Female players may also wear chest pads.[18] [19] Fingerless gloves (grip gloves) are sometimes worn to improve players' grip on the ball. A professional player (Scott Daruda of the Western Australian team, Western Force) wearing an elaborate scrum cap It is the responsibility of the match officials to check players' clothing and equipment before a game to ensure that it conforms to the laws of the game. Governing bodies The international governing body of rugby union (and associated games such as sevens) is the International Rugby Board (IRB). The IRB headquarters are located in Dublin, Ireland. Six continental associations, which are members of the IRB form the next level of administration; these are: Rugby union • • • • • • Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU) North America and West Indies Rugby Association (NAWIRA) Fédération Internationale de Rugby Amateur - Association Européenne de Rugby (FIRA-AER) Federation of Oceania Rugby Unions (FORU) Confederación Sudamericana de Rugby (South American Rugby Confederation) (CONSUR) 5 SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand and Australia Rugby) is a joint venture of the South African Rugby Union, the New Zealand Rugby Union and the Australian Rugby Union, which operates the Super 14 and Tri Nations competitions. National unions oversee rugby union within individual countries. These are affiliated both to the IRB and with their respective regional association. Global reach Rugby union has established itself as a popular sport for both spectators and participants, particularly in Australia, Argentina, Cook Islands, England, Fiji, France, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Madagascar, New Zealand, Niue, Namibia, Romania, Samoa, Scotland, South Africa, Tonga, and Wales.[20] [21] Other places with lasting traditions in rugby, as a minority sport in most cases, include Andorra, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Côte d'Ivoire, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Malaysia, Moldova, Morocco, The Netherlands, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Tunisia, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay, United States, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The United States are the most recent Olympic gold medalists, winning the event at the Paris Olympics in 1924, which was the last year rugby was played at the games. Large numbers of players are active in North America, and the national teams of Canada and the USA regularly qualify for World Cups. Japan, also a country with many registered players, will host the 2019 World Cup. It will be the first country outside of traditional playing areas to host the event, and is viewed by some fans of the game as an opportunity for rugby union to extend its reach, particularly in Asia. Previously, Japan unsuccessfully bid to host the 2011 tournament, narrowly losing to selected host New Zealand. The International Rugby Board (IRB), founded in 1886, governs the sport worldwide and also publishes the game's laws [22] and rankings. There are currently 95 full members and eight associate member countries. According to IRB figures, rugby union is played in over 100 countries spanning six continents by men and Germany playing Belgium URBA Rugby 2007 Finals Rugby union 6 women of all ages. The IRB controls the Rugby World Cup, the Women's Rugby World Cup, Rugby World Cup Sevens, IRB Sevens World Series, Junior World Championship, Junior World Trophy, Nations Cup and the Pacific Nations Cup. It holds votes to decide where all of these events shall be held, except in the case of the Sevens World Series. For that competition, the IRB contracts with several national unions to hold individual events. Japanese and Welsh rugby fans in Cardiff, Wales Women's Rugby Records of women's rugby go back over 100 years—the first mentions of the game being in New Zealand in 1891 and France ten years later. In the past 30 years the game has grown in popularity among female athletes, and, according to England's RFU, is now played in over 80 countries. The English Rugby Football Union for Women (RFUW) was founded in 1983, and is the oldest formally organised national governing body for women's rugby.[21] US women's rugby: NC Hustlers vs. Midwest II Rugby union 7 Major international competitions The most important tournament in rugby union is the Rugby World Cup, a men's tournament that takes place every four years among the elite national rugby union teams. South Africa is the current holder, winning the 2007 tournament held in France. They beat 2003 winners England in the final; no World Cup winner has yet retained the trophy. England were the first team from the Northern Hemisphere to win, the previous champions being New Zealand (1987), Australia (1991 and 1999), South Africa (1995 and 2007). Major international competitions are the Six Nations Championship and the Tri Nations Series, held in the northern and southern hemispheres respectively. The Six Nations is an annual competition involving the European teams England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales. Each country plays the other five once. After the initial internationals between England and Scotland, the 1880s saw Ireland and Wales begin competing, forming the Home International Championships. France joined the tournament in the 1900s and in 1910 the term Five Nations first appeared. However, the Home Nations (England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales) excluded France in 1931 amid a run of poor results, allegations of professionalism (rugby union was officially amateur until 1995) and concerns over A giant rugby ball is suspended from the Eiffel Tower on-field violence. France then rejoined in 1939-1940, though to commemorate France's hosting of the 2007 Rugby World Cup World War II halted proceedings for a further eight years. France has played in all the tournaments since WWII, the first of which was played in 1947. In 2000, Italy became the sixth nation in the contest and Rome's Stadio Flaminio, where their games are played, is the smallest venue in the tournament. Ireland are the reigning Six Nations champions, having won their first Grand Slam in 61 years by beating Wales in Cardiff on March 21, 2009.[23] The Tri Nations is an annual international series held between the southern hemisphere teams of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. The Tri Nations was initially played on a home and away basis with the three nations playing each other twice. In 2006 a new system was introduced where each nation plays the others three times, though in 2007 the teams played each other only twice, as it was a World Cup year. Especially since Argentina's strong performances in the 2007 World Cup, a number of commentators believed they should join the Tri-Nations.[24] This was first seriously proposed for the 2008 tournament,[25] then for 2010,[26] but came much closer to reality after the 2009 Tri Nations tournament, when SANZAR (South Africa, New Zealand and Australian Rugby) extended an official invitation to the Unión Argentina de Rugby (UAR) to join an expanded Four Nations tournament in 2012. This move has generally been met with great approval from all parties involved.[27] [28] The invitation is subject to certain conditions, like the guaranteed availability of Argentina's top players, most of whom play professional club rugby in Europe at present. Amidst all the international competitions there are also various Test matches and series, often as part of tours by national teams, which generally take place from September to December and from June to August. Rugby union 8 Olympic rugby Rugby union was played at the Olympic Games in 1900, 1908, 1920 and 1924. As per Olympic rules, the nations of Scotland, Wales and England were not allowed to play separately as they are not sovereign states. Rugby sevens has been played at the Commonwealth Games since 1998 and on 9 October 2009, the International Olympic Committee voted with a majority of 81 to 8 that rugby be reinstated as an Olympic sport in at least the 2016 and 2020 games, but in the sevens, 4-day tournament format.[29] [30] This is something the rugby world has aspired to for a long time and Bernard A postcard of the rugby event at the 1924 Olympics. Lapasset, president of the International Rugby Board, said the Olympic gold medal would be considered to be "the pinnacle of our sport" (Rugby Sevens).[31] Women's international rugby Women's International Rugby began in 1982. Over six hundred women's internationals have been played by over forty different nations. As well as the women's World Cup event (which takes place every four years), there are also other regular tournaments, including a Six Nations, run in parallel to the men's competition. The New Zealand Women's team are the current World Cup holders. The first female rugby world cup was in 1991. Variants Besides the full-contact, 15-a-side code, three major variants exist: • Rugby sevens (7's, or VIIs), is a fast-paced variant which originated in Melrose, Scotland in 1883. In rugby sevens, there are only 7 players per side, and each half is normally 7 minutes. Major tournaments include the Hong Kong Sevens and Dubai Sevens, both held in areas not normally associated with the highest levels of the 15-a-side game. • Touch rugby, in which "tackles" are made by simply touching the ball carrier with two hands. Beach Rugby match • Mini rugby, also known as "New Image Rugby", which originates in England, is a variety mainly used to coach children.[32] • Rugby tens (10's or Xs), a Malaysian variant with ten players per side.[33] • American Flag Rugby, (AFR), like mini rugby, is a mixed gender, non-contact imitation of Rugby Union designed for American children entering grades K-9.[34] Other less formal variants include beach rugby, and street rugby. Rugby union 9 Influence on other sports Rugby union, and its immediate ancestor rugby football, has had a strong influence on several other sports. The Gridiron codes, American football[35] [36] and Canadian football,[37] are derived from early forms of rugby. Confusingly, in Canada, Canadian football has also frequently been referred to as "rugby football"[37] , and a number of national and provincial bodies were called "Rugby Football Unions" or "Rugby Unions", such as the Ontario and Quebec Rugby Football Unions.[37] For example, in the Encyclopedia Canadiana, the entry Rugby A game of American football (1902). Earlier forms of the game had a more obvious kinship with their rugby equivalents. Football begins by referring to "the Canadian development of rugby union or "English rugger" introduced into Canada in the third quarter of the nineteenth century", but later states that "the Canadian game is a radical departure from rugby union".[37] Australian rules football has been influenced by a large number of sports, including rugby football and cricket. Many authors believe that the primary influence was rugby football and other other games emanating from English public schools.[38] Tom Wills, the founding father of Aussie Rules, also attended Rugby School. Gaelic football is not an offshoot of rugby union and the political direction of the Gaelic Athletic Association has traditionally meant an active opposition to the growth of rugby in Ireland. Rugby union, being of English origin, was seen as one of the "barracks games" and a symbol of British colonialism. In response to the encroachment of English sports, Irish nationalist Michael Cusack set up the GAA. [39] In particular, "Rule 42" of the GAA's Official Guide forbids foreign sports, including rugby, being played on GAA-controlled property. However, in recent years this rule has been lifted, and rugby has now been played in some GAA grounds, including Croke Park; see List of non-Gaelic games played in Croke Park for exceptions to this rule. Swedish football was a code whose rules were a mix of the association football rules and the rugby football rules. Some played the game with the round ball, while others played with the oval ball.[40] It is no longer played. Rugby lends its name to wheelchair rugby (also known as "quad rugby" or "murderball"), but the sport is more strongly influenced by wheelchair basketball, ice hockey and handball than rugby union. Likewise, the sport of underwater rugby, is related to rugby in little more than name. In addition, rugby union has a strong reciprocal influence on rugby league as well as common ancestry. Rugby union 10 See also • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • American Flag Rugby Comparison of rugby league and rugby union International Rugby Hall of Fame IRB Hall of Fame List of oldest rugby union competitions List of international rugby union teams List of rugby union terms Rugby Sevens Rugby union at the Summer Olympics Touch rugby Women's International Rugby Experimental law variations Rugby union positions Rugby union equipment Blackout Rugby—a Rugby Union sports manager online browser game Rugbymania—a Rugby Union sports manager online game • Underwater rugby References [1] Else, David (2007). British language & culture (2nd ed.). Lonely Planet. p. 97. ISBN 186450286X. [2] Origins of Rugby - Codification (http:/ / www. rugbyfootballhistory. com/ originsofrugby. htm#2)—"The innovation of running with the ball was introduced some time between 1820 and 1830." 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Agent: Johnson not rushing into deal
Don't expect Larry Johnson to play in Week 10.
Johnson's agent said late Thursday afternoon the running back will not sign with a new team before Monday.
AFC West blog
ESPN.com's Bill Williamson writes about all things AFC West in his division blog.
"We're going to let this weekend's games happen and go from there," agent Peter Schaffer said. "We're making good progress with some teams. But we're not going to rush into a bad deal. We'll see what happens Monday. If he isn't signed by Monday, then we'll continue to monitor the situation."
The Kansas City Chiefs (1-7) released Johnson on Monday, the day he was due back from his second suspension in the past 12 months. Johnson was suspended for posting a gay slur on his Twitter account and questioning the competence of head coach Todd Haley.
Johnson went unclaimed Tuesday, making him an unrestricted free agent and the Chiefs must pay him the balance of the $2.1 million left on his contract this season.
Johnson, who turns 30 in a week, was averaging 2.7 yards per carry this season. Johnson winds up his Chiefs career with 5,996 yards rushing and 55 touchdowns. He also caught 151 passes for 1,369 yards and six TDs.
Bill Williamson covers the NFL for ESPN.com. The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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Not only do all of the musicians donate their time to play at FarmAid, but they also pay all of their own expenses to get here and play. With their passion and commitment, mixed with a crowd of like-minded people, a gorgeous location in the trees, near perfect weather, great music, and the best food I've ever had at a concert — it's no wonder there is magic in the air. The food is local and organic, the conversation is political and economic, and the dancing is contagious. Saturday in the park. People laughing; people talking, a man telling nice dream. An achievable dream.
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Xylem Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2012 Results, Announces 15 Percent Dividend Increase
Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a leading global water technology company dedicated to solving the world's most challenging water issues, today reported fourth quarter 2012 net income of $73 million, or $0.39 per share, up 39 percent from the fourth quarter 2011. Excluding the impact of one-time separation costs and other adjustments associated with Xylem's 2011 spinoff from ITT Corporation as well as restructuring and realignment costs, adjusted net income was $88 million or $0.47 per share, up 8 cents or 21 percent on a normalized basis from 2011. Fourth quarter revenue was $969 million, down 3 percent, reflective of weakness in industrial and public utility markets. Fourth quarter adjusted operating margins improved 140 basis points driven by efficiency and cost control measures.
1 The 2011 normalized earnings per share reflect adjustments (including one-time separation costs, interest expense, stand-alone costs, and special tax items) to our GAAP results to better illustrate year-over-year performance. The normalized earnings are intended to give a representation of our performance had Xylem been a stand-alone company in 2011.
"Our fourth quarter results show the impact of strategic steps we've taken to improve our financial performance, streamlining operations and taking aggressive cost control measures in the face of challenging market conditions," said Gretchen McClain, president and chief executive officer of Xylem Inc. "While recognizing and addressing uncertainties in the market, we stayed focused on the needs of our customers, as illustrated during our response to the flooding following Hurricane Sandy. We have continued to invest for future growth, deploying assets to accelerate new product technology and expanding our growth in emerging markets. We also continue to acquire attractive businesses to supplement our growth platforms of analytics, dewatering and services. Our most recent acquisition, PIMS Group of the U.K., is our third since becoming an independent company, and will strengthen our aftermarket and service offering."
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This is my second pregnancy and I found out I was about four weeks pregnant on Christmas Day and I'm very nervous cause I miscarried during my first pregnancy at 5-6 weeks and it took such an emotional toll on me I don't want to lose my baby again I guess I just need some words of encouragement
2nd pregnancy, after 1st pregnancy miscarriage
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Posted 12/28/2012
I've been there and know its very hard. I have goin once you get past the point where you lost your LO, it's a little easier. I have had a baby since my MC but I'm still having panic attacks this time around and am fearful. Things will be better once you see a heartbeat. ((Hugs)).
Lutheran libertarian mom to A(11) J(5) P(3) E(1)
Babies in God's hands: 11/28/10 and 12/31/12
Galatians 2:20
Posted 12/28/2012
I celebrated differences, and that totally helped.
Laura (36), wife to Marshall (44) since 3-14-09
Eliana Rose 4-21-10; Caleb William 11-20-13
Posted 12/28/2012
I had a MC at 11 1/2 weeks in 09. And it broke my heart. I got PG in July '10. And have a wonderful son!! It wil be hard cause I freaked out at every little and worried untill my next app and ultrasound. I didn't stop untill he was here. One thing that got me thru it is my DH, family and friends and knowing I wasn't the only one!!! So, think positive!!!!
Posted 12/28/2012
I had four miscarraiges before my successful first pregnancy to my now two year old and two miscarriages before this pregnancy. This is the first one we aren't worried will miscarry. Be paitient, hopeful and pray. It will happen in time. I was nervous with eli up until 8 months along! lol
janisfelix321 · Original Poster
Posted 12/28/2012
Thank you for all the support and ill pray every night if I have too
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