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Dear Blogosphere: Give Dell a Break
Last week, Dell soft launched a corporate blog, Dell One2One. It is a multi-author blog (like the one you are reading now) that focuses pretty heaviliy so far on the website and technology. A few critics have been quick out of the gate telling them everything wrong about this blog. Jeff Jarvis's post seems particularly snarky, but you know he must have been thrilled to have any reason to reference his troubles with Dell from last summer that he leveraged not to help other customers, but to intensify his own fame. Steve Rubel comments that maybe Dell should have stayed silent. Is that the message we want to send to corporations interested in engaging in conversation with their customers? If you aren't going to be perfect at launch, don't try? That's certainly not the message I want them to hear. I would be willing to wager that Jarvis and Rubel improved iteratively and Dell will too.
Here's the interesting part. What did Dell do with these unconstructive posts from "professional bloggers"? They linked to them. I'll write that one more time because I find it so amazing – THEY LINKED TO THEM. This act alone indicates to me that Dell has made massive massive strides towards transparency and at least wants to join the conversation. As a former Dell marketer, I can tell you that a quarter ago, Dell had a policy against blogging and now they are not just facilitating a blog, but linking to critics. That is not a baby step, but real progress. Could the Dell blog be improved by fleshing out the personality of the authors, discussing the business overall, and directly talking about what they have done to address some of the issues that have plagued them? Sure. Is the tone a little nerdy because of the technical info? Yes, but its authentically Dell and isn't that the point of this whole blogging thing? The blog even has a "suggestion box" for folks like me to send these comment directly to them.
To Dell and any other F50 thinking of getting in this game: Jump on in, the water is fine. The blogosphere is still young, we are learning as we go and you can too.
To bloggers riding the "I hate Dell" wave: Wont life be more interesting if they join the conversation? Not every blogger comes out of the womb perfect like you.
To everyone criticizing Dell One2One because Michael isn't writing: As a stockholder, I don't want him agonizing over his next post – I want him travelling the world engaging with the best business minds trying to figure out how to get Dell shares out of the $20's.
And, while I'm at it To Speakers at Conferences thinking about Referencing "Dell Hell": Anyone who hasn't been living under a rock for the past year has heard the story. Been there, done that, bought the T-shirt. It makes you look dated. Unless you have a financial tie to Jeff Jarvis, look for another example if you want to look current.
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I couldn't agree more. Dell is doing many things right. If you have ever launched a corporate blog either for a client or yourself (we have) you know it is a process. You will never launch with exactly all the right pieces in place. The point is to learn and grow along the way. And be willing to behave as if you were in an intersting conversation with a colleague (or a friend, even). The enthusiasm of bloggers at the Dell blog will shine through. I give them cred for jumping in.
I am also tired of the Dell Hell case (before that it was Kryptonite). We have to be more creative if we are really going to shed any insight for our clients and peers. that's why I am spending time on the Idea Bar category of my own blog. I would rather spin good ideas (hopefully) about what organizations can actually do to positively engage in the new new media space, than trudge out the same old tired stories and abstractions (by the way, I love Fiskateers!)
That's a really nicely done post.
I tend to corporate bash myself but I think you're totally right on in so many ways. Definitely something for me to think about the next time somebody big tries to join in the coversation that bloggers advocate.
You're so right about linking to their critics. That's major. And it was interesting to see Scoble referenced in their last post as giving them that advice. I always felt he got a much harder time than he deserved while blogging at Microsoft and he's a great example of somebody that opened up a major corporation to reveal the people inside.
[...] But the point raised by Virginia at Brains on Fire is key – when Dell identified blogs that had posted negative stories about Dell, they linked to them. That means they will be trying to help solve the problem behind the bitching. And isn't that the reason we bitch – to get an agreeable solution?! (Or is it to drive traffic to our blogs? I can't remember.) [...]
I agree tentatively with you. While a blog is a nice step, it is a first step, and perhaps just a baby step. What will be more daunting is actually addressing the culture that has seeped into the company. Often when a company grows to such an enormous size they lose the "hunger" that got them there and become fat and lazy. As someone who has purchased Dell equipment in the past I would like to dip the proverbial toe back in with some additional purchases, although I would have to see if the changes are fundamental or just cosmetic. Time will tell, I guess
Well Virginia, I guess we will have to agree to disagree on the blogs. Everyone, except me, has a blog. So, it isn't too hard to put together a blog. But (and this is a huge one), what they do with the blog will determine whether or not the company is really sincere in getting back on track (full disclosure I also own quite a few shares of Dell stock — sigh). If they are going to just focus the blog on all their great new products — boo. If the people from the company who are posting the first two days start to dissipate — boo again. But, if this is demonstrated as a step for the company to really change its corporate cultrue, become more responsive to its consumers, then great. We will have to see what course they will take.
Terrific discussion.
To me, Dell's embracing of blog-land and linking to negative-boo-sayers (and as with any large corpaoration there will be a percentage of these expected) reveals something like this:
> we know we have some issues
> we're listening to, and conversing about, the good and bad – with customers and constituents alike(one could even infer DELL's direct recognition of the first step towards changing any problem – awareness/acceptance).
So, the blog goes towards revealing action on the above in a very DIRECT way – per their brand — their position in the marketplace is about "buying direct", so "being direct" or at least appearing direct, is crucial.
Perception is king – and still, those that have real beefs aren't often swayed by conversations and blogs. But someone is surely interested and working on turning the DELL boat. It takes loss and trouble for big companies to consider changing course — and it's crucial that companies consider their prescriptive changes within a framework of their own value propositions and market positions (which do not always need to be changed but rather re-interpretted). These frameworks have been strategically developed and represent in the minds of their buyers what the companies stand for. They're like GPS coordinates on a sea of offers.
I soooooooo agree. The blogoshpere needs to lighten up. Bigtime.
BTW, happy to see BOF blogging. There aren't many agencies out there that blog.
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This is all I need to read. It's at the end of a Dell company Blog.
Dell does not stand by the product they make! nor do they want comments that are negative about their customer service. The ViPs are all out to lunch and counting the money they suckered off the public. My XPS stands for xtra Piece of ____, crimped cables, a Hitachi 500gb(not covered) crashed drive, the LCD monitor has fingerprints and dirt inside the screen, electrical shorts with the media reader, dvdrw that doesn't work and not recognized the CD writer is in the same sinking cheap part boat. The machine hasn't worked properly since day one. Sometimes I think they sent me somebody's return.
No Way in Hell buy a Dell. There's a saying about the fool and his money, Don't be a Victim and don't buy their advertising. The Dell people could care one ioda about the consumer. I thought I was purchasing a top of the line machine and when the drive crashed 10 days out of warranty the tech found a cut cable, when he went into the machine to replace the drive, he also told me he had six XPS's sitting on the work bench waiting for their shoddy parts to be sent from the factory. SAVE YOURSELF the TROUBLE and purchase a Sony or Compact anything but Dell and don't say you haven't been warned. Call customer service and see how your treated, Ill tell you quickly, anyone on the other side of the world could care less about your computer, and the problems your having, any executive from Dell that reads this I do have pity on you, your company stinks, its a good thing you people don't make airplanes or cars….. Service Tag 2LYPZ71 Tjelen ……………..
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If the "experts" who desire an LRT system could bring forward accurate information that this structure would be beneficial for the city, I'm sure they would win over the vast majority of the citizens.
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Nickname(s): P.S. | |
Location in Haiti [1] | |
Coordinates: 18°4′35″N 73°55′0″W / 18.07639°N 73.91667°W | |
Country | Haiti |
Department | Sud |
Arrondissement | Port-Salut |
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• Total | 2.88 sq mi (7.5 km2) |
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• Total | 1,911 |
• Density | 1,720/sq mi (664/km2) |
Port-Salut is a coastal commune in the Sud Department of Haiti and the hometown of Haiti's deposed president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide who was born there in 1953 and the Prime Minister Jean-Marie Cherestal.[3]
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- ^ "National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency". GeoNames Search. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ^ "IHSI". INSTITUT HAÏTIEN DE STATISTIQUE ET D'INFORMATIQUE. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ^ "Jean-Bertrand Aristide". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 2007-07-02.
- ^ http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/2014/10/pictures-surf-up-haiti-dude-20141017135245925486.html
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Bridge is an unincorporated community in Coos County, Oregon, United States.[1] It is about eleven miles east of Myrtle Point on Oregon Route 42 near the Middle Fork Coquille River.[2]
A post office two miles west of this locale was named "Angora" and ran from August 1883 until May 1894.[3] There had previously been a post office named "Enchanted Prairie" from 1870 to 1883 when the name was changed to Angora and moved to the home of the new postmaster.[3] Angora post office moved twice more, each time to the home of the current postmaster.[3] Bridge post office was established in July 1894, named for a nearby bridge over the river.[3][4] The Post Office Department did not approve reestablishing the name Angora, and later a post office by that name was established in Lincoln County.[3] Bridge post office closed in 1945.[3]
Bridge was stagecoach stop where horses were changed.[5] In 1915 the town had a creamery, sawmill, gristmill, school, and a Christian Church,[5][6] and in 1940 Bridge had a population of 39.[4] As of 1990, Bridge had a store and a tavern.[6] The Church of the Brethren owns Camp Myrtlewood south of Bridge.[7] The Christian Church, founded in 1900, now operates as the Bridge Community Church.[5]
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The only things truly universal in music are those that are based on biological and/or perceptual facts. Tuning Timbre Spectrum Scale focuses on perceptions of consonance and dissonance, which are defined in the Harvard Dictionary of Music: - Consonance is used to describe the agreeable effect produced by certain intervals as against the disagreeable effect produced others. Consonance and dissonance are the very foundation of harmonic music...consonance represents the element of smoothness and repose, while dissonance represents the no less important elements of roughness and irregularity.- Tuning Timbre Spectrum Scale begins by asking (and answering) the question: How can we build a device to measure consonance and dissonance? The remainder of the book describes the impact of such a adissonance metera on music theory, on synthesizer design, on the construction of musical scales and tunings, on the design of musical instruments, and introduces related compositional techniques and new methods of musicological analyses.This new and greatly revised edition of William Sethares' classic book includes an attached CD-ROM that contains over three hours of sound examples that demonstrate the ideas in action, as well as computer programs that enable readers to conduct their own explorations. A new chapter contains a detailed explanation of how the software works. It incorporates several important simplifications over the full presentation in the current Chapter 7 in order to allow it to function in real time. Another new chapter describes the various ways that the software can be used. New sections throughout the book bring it up to date with the current state of the subject. Tuning Timbre Spectrum Scale offers a unique analysis of the relationship between the structure of sound and the structure of scale and will be useful to musicians and composers who use inharmonic tones and sounds. This includes a large percentage of people composing and performing with modern musical synthesizers. It will be of use to arrangers, musicologists, and others interested in musical analysis.Tuning Timbre Spectrum Scale provides a unique approach to working with environmental sounds, and there are clear applications for the use of inharmonic sounds in film scoring. The book will also be of interest to engineers and others interested in the design of audio devices such as musical synthesizers, special effects devices, and keyboards.
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- Wednesday, February 13th, Decoupage Candles
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Gingerbread Beer Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze
Gingerbread Beer Bundt Cake with Chocolate Glaze by janeofmanytrade
WHO: janeofmanytrade is a devoted gardener, beekeeper, and cook.
WHAT: A deeply spiced chocolate cake with a secret ingredient.
HOW: Make a glaze while a marbled batter bakes in the oven, and try to wait until it cools to eat.
WHY WE LOVE IT: The unusual ingredients in this cake (mustard, sorghum, beer -- we're looking at you), combine to make one of the most complex, nuanced chocolate cakes we know.


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Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge Review
Guybrush and LeChuck are back for the better.
The Monkey Island series is revered for its humor, creative and challenging puzzles, and charming characters. For the uninitiated, the Monkey Island games are adventure/puzzlers following the story of plucky wannabe pirate Guybrush Threepwood. After besting the ghost pirate LeChuck and winning over the lovely Governor Elaine Marley in the Secret of Monkey Island, Threepwood has fallen out of Elaine's good graces and decides to pursue the fabled treasure of Big Whoop.
The first Monkey Island SE was simply a re-skinned version of the original game with a few minor additions. The newest offering features re-worked controls that make it easy for console gamers and newcomers unfamiliar with the SCUMM menu to play. PC players still navigate the world with the standard point and click controls, but in Special Edition mode right clicking on an object or a person launches a wheel of the most appropriate actions. For example, if you clicked on Wally the Cartographer you'd only see "Look, Pick Up, Talk To" as options. "Pick Up" may seem like a strange choice, but choosing it produces a witty line about wrestling the monocle wearing mapmaker. The new control wheel successfully streamlines the game without removing the amusingly absurd choices.
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The new artwork in the first Monkey Island SE was pretty, but the classic art still managed to out-charm it and the hint system was (and still is) useless for people that have already played it. The best addition was perhaps the voiceover work, but you couldn't integrate that with the classic graphics. That's been fixed, and now you can enjoy listening to the characters while watching them in their 16-bit glory. Most of the actors are spot on with their portrayal of the characters, with the exception of the actress who voices Elaine Marley. The Governor comes off as a whiny shrew, which is not at all what I imagined her to be.
Fans have more to be excited about this time around, as LucasArts got Monkey Island creators Ron Gilbert, Tim Schafer and Dave Grossman to record their thoughts on the game. About an hour of that audio has been placed into the title, and while it's a satisfying element I wish there was a little more of it. Also, it would be great if the scene paused while the commentary played -- the strongest aspect of the game is its clever dialogue, so it's a bummer that people will miss out if they're busy listening to Gilbert, Grossman, and Schafer. The new art viewer is another goodie for fans to enjoy. As you play the game you will unlock concept art from both the original game and character models for the updated version.
If you're a pro at the Monkey Island series you probably won't need any help solving its puzzles. For those that do need assistance, LucasArts added two great features: the object highlight system and the hint system. The hint system was added in the first Special Edition, and it's back for round two. It's useful when you need a general nudge in the right direction, but when you need specific help it's best to hit up the good old Internet. The object highlight system is brand spankin' new. Whenever you'd like to see what you can interact with on the screen you can press both the right and left mouse buttons down at the same time and objects will light up. This can be a really helpful tool, but I didn't have to use it often.
The artwork is clean and beautifully drawn with the intention of keeping the spirit of the '90s version. I found myself torn between the classic and new visuals, but spent most of my time with the crisper imagery of the Special Edition (though pixilated Guybrush will always have my heart).
If the idea of updated graphics, voice acting, a hint system and object highlighting makes you sick to your stomach, don't fret -- you can still play LeChuck's Revenge in its original form. Of course, if you wanted to that you could just fire up DOSBox.
There's something for everyone in Monkey Island 2 Special Edition. Fans will appreciate the colorful commentary from the franchise creators and unlockable art gallery, while those intimidated by the adventure games of the past will find comfort in the simplified controls, object highlighting and hint system.
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There is a farmer's market coming to town next month that will be open to all buyers and sellers. It will begin July 1 and be set up every Friday through the summer from 7 a.m. till noon or a little before if farmers sell out. The Hutchinson County Farmer's Market is hoping to grow in its second year to provide consumers with an option to buy their vegetables fresh, according to Sandra Duke, Texas AgriLife Extension Service agent. "We have plenty of space for vendors, so we encourage individuals with large gardens or farmers to join the Farmer's Market this year," she said.
The Borger ISD board of trustees has approved a policy that would require certain employees to live within the city limits. The action was taken during the board's regular Thursday evening, held at the BISD Administration Building. Under the terms of the new policy, a district employee shall live within the boundaries of the district for the duration of employment for the following positions: *Superintendent *Assistant Superintendent *Executive Director of Personnel *Business Manager *Director of Federal Programs and Instruction *Director of Technology *Athletic Director
It is almost time to Relay! The annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Hutchinson County kicks off Friday, June 10, at 7 p.m. and will run through 7 a.m. Saturday, June 11. The event will be held at Huber Park in Borger. This year's relay will be a celebration of cancer survivorship, and is a way to raise much-needed funds to help find a cure for cancer and funding programs that assist those in Hutchinson County suffering from the disease.
One of the goals of the local branch of the Texas Department of Public Safety is to ensure the safety of the community it serves. Sgt. Joe Medrano of the DPS, along with Troopers Casey Dawson and Oscar Esqueda, attended the Tuesday meeting of the Rotary Club to share more about the work that is done by the department. Medrano said he has been a Hutchinson County resident for 11 years. Initially, he said he didn't think he would be here very long, but truly enjoys living here and being a part of the community, as well as those with whom he works.
Two accidents happened on High Way 3395 near Bugbee early around midnight Saturday morning. Two life Star Helicopters were on the scene. There was no further information was available at press time.
With the windy weather and the threat of wildfire a constant in this region of Texas, local firefighters have been working hard to be sure this threat doesn't reach Borger. The City of Borger has been using Firewise principles as a means of keeping its citizens safe from the threat of wildfire. Such principles have been the use of native plants for landscaping and the thinning of vegetation, which have made a significant difference in its ability to fight wildfires.
Even though the Lake Meredith Marina closed to the public during the first part of the year, apparently a large group of birds didn't receive the memo and are using the area as their current home. According to Arlene Wimer, Chief of Resource Management of Lake Meredith National Recreation Area and Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument, a large number of swallows are nesting on the two-story structure at the marina.
The Borger Elks Lodge will be holding Memorial Day services for all branches of military services on May 30, 2011. Stops will be at Westlawn Cemetery at 9 a.m., Highland Park Cemetery at 10 a.m., Stinnett Cemetery at 11 a.m., and Lieb Cemetery at 12 p.m. The services will consist of a bagpipe player playing "TAPS" and "Amazing Grace" while someone sings at each stop. PHOTO BY DON RICE
The Relay For Life of Hutchinson County aims to celebrate the lives of residents who have survived cancer, while aiming to find a cure for the disease. Dollars raised through the local RFL event help support the American Cancer Society's mission of eliminating cancer by helping people stay well and get well, finding cures, and fighting back.
During his report to the Frank Phillips College Board of Regents last Monday, FPC President Dr. Jud Hicks told the board that the college is moving forward in adding a FFA program to the Borger campus. Dr. Hicks told the board that a couple of faculty members have approached him with interest in starting a collegiate program on campus, believing it would be an asset to the resources already available at the college. FPC facility member Amanda Jewkes will head up the new FFA program with assistance by Dustin Warren and Dr. Rodney Purswell.


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I'm a Glock guy. They just seem to fit my align with what I want in a pistol. Reliability, simplicity, all that good stuff. I have recently been looking to upgrade my HD gun from a G19 to a full size pistol. I figured the extra couple rounds and added sight radius couldn't hurt. I naturally looked to the G17 since my primary IWB carry is a G26 and my HD gun up to that point was a G19. I love both of those guns. I really like the idea of a full size pistol that can share mags with my primary carry in case I need to use it as a backup or give it to a 3rd party like my gal in HD situation.
So why don't I like the G17? I know that comfort is subjective... But the G17 is without a doubt the most uncomfortable pistol I have ever hand in my hands. It's almost painful to hold. That massive hump at the at the bottom back of the grip... It's horrible for me. It's like it was designed for an alien hand with 9 fingers or something... I know it's one of the most popular duty guns around. I know it's one of the most popular HD guns around. I just can't get over the grip. I have help a 17 on multiple occasions and always went into it thinking to myself "Ok, the grip isn't that big of a deal" and then a few mins later I always find myself thinking 'OMG THIS IS LIKE HOLDING AN ELECTRIC EEL COATED IN BATTERY ACID WEARING A COAT MADE OF PORCUPINE NEEDLES AND SALT". I want to love the 17 but I just can't get over the ergos :(


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Abby Anderson
Hometown: | Crooksville, OH |
College Attended: | Mount Vernon Nazarene University |
Major: | Marketing |
Favorite thing about MVNU: | The community that exists on campus. People genuinely care for one another and want invest into one another's lives. |
Favorite Sport: | Is shopping a sport? If yes, then SHOPPING! |
Favorite Quote: | "Courage is fear that has said its prayers and decided to go forward anyway. - Joyce Meyer |
Favorite Food: | Buffalo Chicken Dip and Diet Coke. |
Favorite Bible Verse: | Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose." |
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My game client loses connection from my game server intermittently. (about 0.2% per minute) When connection is dropped, my client received a error code 10053(connaborted) usually.
The number of user is about 100k, so about 200 users are dropped per minute.
I should find the cause, but can't find the root cause.
Now I have written code to work aroud this problem. When my client detects losing connection, my client tries to connect again.
Although this work around, I want to know the root cause of this problem.
Here is my game C/S's environment.
- works on Windows (XP, Visita, 7)
- uses in-house network library (it's very simple)
- works on Linux (Ubuntu 12.04.1 - kernel 3.2.0-29 / Ubuntu 12.04.2 - kernel 3.5.0-23)
- using iptables or ufw
Here is my approach to solve this problem.
First of all, I doubted my in-house code. I reviewed my codes very carefully but couldn't find any problems.
Second, I tried to capture packets on my server. Before loosing connection, my server can't receve any packets from a client. My server can't receive a ack packet, so my server try retransmission again and again.
Maybe a client also can't receive any packets from a server. (I can't reproduce this problem in my computer, so can't capture packets in client's side.)
The reason I think a client can't receive any packets is that a client is disconnected with a 10053 error code before the server's retransmission timeout. The client doesn't call closesocket explicitly.
I wonder why client and server can't receive any packets? What's wrong? If the reason is congestion, trying reconnect should be fail, isn't it? But almost trying reconnect is success!
I don't know who drops my packets and why?
I suspect the firewall, so I make the firewall disable on the server (just one machine). But, the problem still produces.
Finally, I suspect linux kernel/tcp stack or NIC device driver. But commonsensically the linux kernel/tcp stack is very stable, isn't it?
Do you have any idea? I'll be very appreciate any feedback.
** attach my wireshark's result
- port: 4134 is a client
- port: 7781 is a server
- a client should send a ping msg (which size is 20 bytes) to a server per 3 seconds.
- but, there is no client's ping msg from 768 to 786
- a server sends a ping msg per 20 seconds. At 786 a server try to send a ping msg. (which size is 30 bytes)
- but a server can't receive ack packet from a client.
- At 815, a client tries to reconnect to server!! (It's my work around.) But, a server can't receive any FIN or RST.
- Maybe a client had sent a RST to a server, but a server can't receive it.
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Rick Manguson, the pro-drug war challenger in the Pitkin County Sheriff's race, is complaining that Grass Roots Television has shown a video he made a year ago showing him spanking the monkey.
Magnuson admitted the video shows him masturbating. The shot, however, is from far away and Magnuson says the piece was a legitimate mode of self-expression....The 12-minute movie shows Magnuson digging a hole in the Mojave Desert on his 40th birthday. When he strikes water, the shot switches to about 20 yards away, with Magnuson's back to the viewer as he faces the hole and masturbates into it. Magnuson said he doesn't understand why the film has become an issue in the campaign and claims Aspen Daily News editor Rick Carroll made the video in order to hurt his chances for sheriff.....Carroll, however, defended the choice to print the article, saying The Daily News would have written about the film whether Braudis made it or Magnuson made it.Manguson is challenging 20-year Sheriff veteran Bob Braudis. As always, Braudis is taking the high road by refusing to comment. Local voters show no such hesitancy:
Numerous voters, however, felt the video would likely hurt Magnuson's chances. "After the article in The Daily News, it's like, 'Who is this guy?'" said a longtime Aspen resident who didn't want to be named. "Aspen is very accepting, but that's pretty strange."Anyone else note a little hypocrisy here?
Early in the race, Magnuson slammed Braudis for not being upfront about entering an alcohol treatment clinic, saying it made Braudis unfit to be a role model. And though Magnuson has said he wanted to stay away from the issue of art in the race, when pressed, he stood behind the art he has created. "In life, everyone will have problems and issues," Magnuson said. "The healthiest, most therapeutic way to deal with issues is through art. It's much more healthy than sedating yourself. I would encourage everyone to use art in their lives."Art is more therapeutic than rehab? Hmmmm......


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Review: Aiaiai Swirl
Aiaiai Swirl Earbuds
Rating: 8/10 Excellent, with room to kvetch
- $97
- · More info from Aiaiai
- Reviewed by Alexander George
- November 12, 2011 |
- 6:30 am |
- Categories: Earphones, Reviews
These headphones from Danish design firm Aiaiai have the familiar genetics of Scandinavian design. They come in various pastel colors (or flat black), all with the namesake spiral cord that, despite all logic, is hard to tangle up. The volume and play/pause controls sit on a simple three-button panel on the large-gauge cord.
Out of the box, the Swirls stumble — the soft nubs that insert into your ear are made of squishy, slippery material that feels like disposable dimestore earplugs. If you use these, the buds come out of your ears with a generous portion of earwax on-board, which can be embarrassing.
Thankfully, the Swirls come with a set of clear tips made of familiar rubber found on other headphones. I recommend using these: Once you find the right size tip, the fit and the sound is exceptional. I'd expect nothing less for $97.
WIRED Quality sound, even with nuanced classical and jazz. Wide Y-connector uncannily keeps the cord from tangling.
TIRED Angled headphone jack is unfriendly to some iPhone cases. Meant to be worn looped behind and over the ear, making them laborious to put on.


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Well...I should thank you Riot, you are saving me money by not buying your skins anymore. And nope, I'm not just all talk(look at my purchase history on this account or my other account.) I pretty much bought every skin up to Leprechaun Veigar on this one and most every Limited on both.. now I have no motivation to collect skins for champions I do not play as much as they are not clearly limited edition..And the "legacy" skin honestly is downright low -- it's like "it might not be available again!" but "it might be!" so you better buy..or you better not! Whatever...$80 that won't be going to you guys from myself that was pretty much loaded up to go when the skins were released..I hope with all the people who asked refunds/not buying is worth it -- Whoever's idea this was should be FIRED immediately..worst marketing decision ..ever. tl;dr , all I was buying anymore was the holiday skins, and I won't even mention how stupid it was Leprechaun Veigar wasn't Limited...
What the **** is pissing people off about this? It doesn't change your ability to acquire the skin, it doesn't change it's appearance or usability, it doesn't change the price. Are people just pissed off because they're so selfish that they can't handle the fact that someone else might be able to get "their" skin later in the future? How ****ing petty, get over yourselves.
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I still say if they want my money they should release some of the locked skins. I know I wouldn't be alone in picking them up if they were available again. At least they release good ones for champs I play, although I would like to see some trundle skins in the future >.>
Please take out the old christmas skins from the champ selection screen then. Everytime I see "unavailable/locked" for those skins I think "I WOULD have bought them when available IF the game was more publicized last year" and will now see it as a constant reminder that I'll never ever be able to get those skins, period.
Just put every **** skin back on the store already ... Riot i know you want my money, so please TAKE IT
so...when you guys re-releasing Black Alistar =)
RG Stylus
What I don't understand is why you would bring back holiday skins? Does the art team not like making unique ones every year?
Sol Badguy
Here's a little bit of explanation for people about why the idea of the Limited Edition skins being rereleased is a problem: The elitism thing /never/ has to enter the equation. The point of sale for a lot of people was that they were advertised as One-Time Only skins. Moral dillemas, ethics never have to enter into this. If a Sale is made based on an assumed promise, and that promise is not kept the deal has changed, the sale's point of interest has gone away retroactively; This is technically defined as "False Advertising." Frankly, I would imagine that Riot's legal department had to consider for a while about this. Not only are their ethical dillemas in going back on your word about a Sale, it CAN lead to a very, very bad situation if the deal that people entered into (A form of contract) is voided by the seller. No matter how much you want those skins, it is simply impossible because they were advertised as something special and unavailable in the future. People bought those skins FOR that listed reason, meaning it was the primary reason of sale for a number of individuals such as myself. If that "Listed reason" stops existing, then in the end people were baited into purchasing something under false pretense. Sorry, that really is the grit of it, guys. To release those skins again would mean a certain level of public backlash, and debatably a Legal landmine.


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Home > About the CIA > News and MediaPast News StoriesFor the MediaYouTube Channel Share This CIA President Dr. Tim Ryan to be Honored by UCLA Posted: April 3, 2013 Dr. Ryan Receives Innovation Award at Restaurant Industry ConferenceMedia Contact:Jeff Levine Communications Manager firstname.lastname@example.com Park, NY – Acknowledging Dr. Tim Ryan's leadership and commitment to the food and restaurant industry, the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) is honoring the president of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) with its 2013 Innovation Award. Dr. Ryan will receive the award at the UCLA Extension Restaurant Industry Conference on the university's campus on Wednesday, April 3."Recognition by such an outstanding institution as UCLA testifies to the excellence of our college's educational programs and industry conferences," Dr. Ryan said. "We are proud of our continuing innovations, including new majors and concentrations that will further prepare CIA students to shape the future of cooking and the foodservice industry."The award recognizes highly influential leaders who have greatly contributed to the evolving landscape of the food, beverage, and restaurant industry. Previous award winners have included Jose Andres, Wolfgang Puck, and the Hillstone Restaurant Group."Dr. Ryan has earned this honor through his many commitments to the industry and its future, and UCLA Extension is thrilled to name him as the recipient of the 2013 Innovation Award," said Van Anderson, program director at UCLA Extension.In selecting Dr. Ryan as this year's award winner, UCLA Extension hailed his:Commitment to the chef as a professional on par with advanced degree professionals the world overCommitment to creating an inclusive industry, made up of thought leaders and restaurateurs of all stripesCommitment to culinary technique coupled with a focus on the consumer and guest, regardless of outletLeadership of a not-for-profit college that has evolved from one simply teaching students how to cook to one that offers them the skills to be successful in an ever more complex industryCommitment to expanding the consciousness of an industry to include business development, health, wellness, and food research and developmentUCLA Extension is the continuing education division of the university. It is the largest professional continuing education institution offering over 6,500 courses and corporate education with annual enrollments of 90,000. Its annual Restaurant Industry Conference, now in its 17th year, brings together more than 350 executives from restaurant operating companies, investment firms, and professional advisors. Photo Caption:Dr. Tim Ryan, president of The Culinary Institute of America. (Photo credit: CIA) Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is an independent, not-for-profit college offering associate and bachelor's degrees with majors in culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, and culinary science, as well as certificate programs in culinary arts and wine and beverage studies. As the world's premier culinary college, the CIA provides thought leadership in the areas of health & wellness, sustainability, and world cuisines & cultures through research and conferences. The CIA has a network of 45,000 alumni that includes industry leaders such as Grant Achatz, Anthony Bourdain, Roy Choi, Cat Cora, Dan Coudreaut, Steve Ells, Johnny Iuzzini, Charlie Palmer, and Roy Yamaguchi. The CIA also offers courses for professionals and enthusiasts, as well as consulting services in support of innovation for the foodservice and hospitality industry. The college has campuses in Hyde Park, NY; St. Helena, CA; San Antonio, TX; and Singapore.# # # Related StoriesFeb 25, 2015 - Registration Opens for The Food Business School of The Culinary Institute of AmericaFeb 24, 2015 - Asian Cuisines Lead Today's Biggest Trends Thanks to Unparalleled Techniques and IngredientsFeb 23, 2015 - Celebrating Women at the 2015 Augie Awards DinnerFeb 18, 2015 - Modern-Day Shepherd Keith Martin Speaks to GraduatesFeb 05, 2015 - The Culinary Institute of America Appoints VP of FinanceMore News Media Relations1946 Campus DriveHyde Park, NY, 12538845-905-4288845-452-9430
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Being wanted isn't always a good thing.
For three long years, Hanna, Spencer, Aria, and Emily wondered what happened the night their best friend Alison disappeared. Now that all their questions have finally been answered, they can put this awful chapter of their lives behind them. Or so they think.
Not every story has a happy ending, especially when four pretty little liars have done so many wicked things. Will the girls get everything they've ever wanted? Not if I have anything to say about it.
About the Author
Sara Shepard is the author of two New York Times bestselling series, Pretty Little Liars and The Lying Game. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.