text:
"A technical problem occurred while accessing the online activation server. License authorization was unsuccessful.
"We apologize for any inconvenience. The problem may be due to a temporary network interruption or the server may be busy at this time. If the problem persists, check your network connection and verify that you can browse the Internet with your Web browser."
"An error occurred while attempting to activate the product. The problem may be due to an incomplete installation of the application. Reinstalling the application may resolve the problem. Otherwise, please contact product support for assistance."
- I've completely uninstalled, and re-installed the game three separate times, rebooting in between.
- I've made sure Zone Alarm gives the game full permission to access the Internet, and I've even tried activating with ZA not even running.
- I've called the phone number listed in the "Phone Activation.xml" file located in the game directory; they want me to enter a PRODUCT ID (not the product key), but I can't find one anywhere in any of the documentation. There is no product ID under Help/About Flight Simulator X in the game menu (it's blank).
- Returned the game to Walmart, and gotten a replacement copy; same issues.


text:
We here in America are fed up with apartheid Israel. We won't be sending Americans to die for it or money to keep its corrupt agenda afloat. We are sick of your moles and spies in our government and media and will remember that your agents backed Romney, who will lose in a landslide.
If selected for publication, it will appear as soon as possible on Haaretz.com.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Tablet. Hotels for Global Nomads
Travel Better.
1 Lombard Street
1 Lombard Street
in The City
51.512932 -0.088271
Keywords: French See all and suggest more
1 Reviews
First reviewed by Threadneedles
Formerly a banking hall, now an haute cuisine restaurant and brassiere, this is just 5 minutes from Threadneedles. It is pricey but has an excellent combination of award winning food, great fish and shellfish selection, meat and poultry and options for vegetarians. Formal but relaxed dining.
0 people found these commends helpful.


text:
Barack H. Obama made history in 2008, catapulting into the White House as the first African-American president on a wave of unprecedented financial and electoral support, spurred by his message of hope and change.
Now, as Obama seeks reelection, much of that enthusiasm has waned as a sluggish economy and looming budget deficit weigh on voters' confidence in his abilities to lead.
An inherited financial crisis roiled President Obama from early in his first term, and his legacy has in large part been defined by his chosen path to recovery.
Obama helped muscle an $800 billion economic stimulus package through Congress in 2009 with little Republican support, pledging it would spark growth and lead more companies to hire. Three years later, however, the package failed to reverse high unemployment, stabilize home prices or slow the nation's blossoming debt and deficit, even if it did blunt the recession's blow.
On the campaign trail, Obama says progress takes time -- and Republican support.
He also says a new $447 billion stimulus package and separate plan to cut the deficit by more than $2 trillion can do the trick, and quickly. But neither faces any chance of passage with Republicans staunchly opposed.
"We're in a battle for the hearts and minds of America," Obama said at a New York City fundraiser earlier this year.
That battle also hinges on several major domestic initiatives on which he spent considerable political capital during his first term.
Obama and Democrats' controversial overhaul of the nation's health insurance system expanded the number of Americans with coverage while eliminating unsavory elements like preexisting condition restrictions, but it has done little to slow the skyrocketing costs of care.
A sweeping financial reform law imposed new limits on banks with protections for consumers, but has drawn fire for government over-reach and added regulation that could stifle economic growth. And the government bailout of automakers GM and Chrysler kept the companies afloat and preserved thousands of much-needed manufacturing jobs, but it came at millions of dollars of taxpayer expense.
All three landmark pieces of legislation were flashpoints in the 2010 midterm election that ultimately cost Democrats control of the House of Representatives and their historic filibuster-proof majority in the U.S. Senate. And they are now lightning rods for Obama's political opponents in 2012.
On social policy, Obama has charted a course toward more inclusivity, fulfilling a promise to repeal "don't ask don't tell," prioritizing the deportation of criminal immigrants over non-criminals, and appointing two new Supreme Court justices -- both women -- including the first Latina to sit on the bench. But he has failed to achieve progress on comprehensive immigration reform.
In foreign affairs, Obama, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize during his first year in office, recommitted the U.S. to multi-lateral alliances at the United Nations and NATO, while moving to significantly draw down the number of U.S. forces embroiled in decade-long wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Obama clinched victories on the world stage, too. Top among them: the killing of Osama bin Laden during a gutsy covert raid into Pakistan in April. He also brokered a new START treaty with Russia and used U.S. military intervention in Libya to help topple Moammar Gadhafi.


text:
Key Largo Post Office
100100 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Phone: 305-451-3155
Fax: 305-453-0446
Toll-Free: 1-800-Ask-USPS® (275-8777)
Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday Closed
Monday-Friday 6:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday 6:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday Closed
Monday-Sunday 12:01am - 11:59pm
Monday-Sunday 12:01am - 11:59pm
Monday-Saturday 11:00am
Sunday Closed
Monday-Friday 4:30pm
Saturday 1:00pm
Sunday Closed
Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday-Sunday Closed
Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sunday Closed
*This facility is not a US Passport renewal office. Check nearby locations below to apply for or renew your passport.
*Please call to verify all information
- Burial Flags
- Business Reply Mail Account Balance
- Business Reply Mail New Permit
- General Delivery
- Global Express Guaranteed®
- Money Orders (Domestic)
- Money Orders (Inquiry)
- Money Orders (International)
- Pickup Accountable Mail
- Pickup Hold Mail
- PO Box Online
- Priority Mail International®
Visit our Links Page for information pertaining to Change of Address, Hold Mail/Stop Delivery, PO Boxes™ rentals and fees, Rates on Postage Stamps and Freight/Shipping, Holidays, Bulk Mail, Money Orders, and Available Jobs for Employment in a new post office career.
*Is any of the above information incorrect? Let us know here
Nearby Post Offices:
91220 Overseas Hwy
5.3 miles away
82801 Overseas Hwy
10.2 miles away
Florida City
1000 W Palm Dr
14.2 miles away
739 Washington Ave
15.2 miles away
Click Here for Larger Map - *Please call to verify location


text:
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/10355/4548
|Pre-harvest water quality of ephemeral streams in Missouri Ozark forests
|Smith, Abraham J.
|University of Missouri--Columbia
|The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) developed a best management practice that leaves a riparian buffer next to streams to reduce the possibility of water quality degradation. The purpose of this study is to quantify water quality in upland forested watersheds before harvesting commences in order to provide a baseline for comparison with post-harvest water quality analyses. Water monitoring occurred on 15 sites in and around Current River and Angeline Conservation Areas in Missouri, USA. Water samples were collected from in-stream water samplers located in the ephemeral drainage way and hillslope samplers located on slopes adjoining the ephemeral drainage way. The water samples were tested for total phosphorous, soluble reactive phosphorous, total nitrogen, nitrate, ammonia, calcium, magnesium, potassium, total suspended solids, total volatile suspended solids, pH, and electrical conductivity. The time period of sample collection began in October 2004 and lasted to January 2006. This time period yielded nearly 384 samples. The baseline levels for all constituents have been quantitatively determined by utilizing the "three sigma method" which incorporates data from 99.87% of all values recorded for the species of interest. The following baseline values were established: pH was 8.3, electrical conductivity was 200 us/cm, TSS was 0.5 g/L and TVSS was 0.2 g/L, Ca was 13 mg/L and Mg was 10 mg/L, K was 10 mg/L, TP was 1.3 mg/L and SRP was 1.1 mg/L, total nitrogen was 5.8 mg/L and nitrate and ammonia concentrations were 1.3 and 1.6 mg/L respectively. All parameter concentrations were found to have strong seasonal trends, and varied greatly from site to site.
|Other Identifiers:
Items in MOspace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.


text:
Several road closures are being enforced in the Santa Clarita Valley due to mud slides and traffic conditions resulting from the winter storm that hit the area early on Friday morning.
The winter storm that started early Friday morning is expected to be one of the heaviest Southern California has seen in recent years, and the Los Angeles County Operational Area Emergency Operations Center was activated at 6 p.m. Friday morning.
Don't miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox.
Several road closures and evacuations due to mudslides and traffic conditions have been announced for communities across the county, including Glendora and Monrovia.
The evacuations will not affect the Santa Clarita Valley, but several local road closures have been announced.
Santa Clarita Valley Road Closures
- Elizabeth Lake Road – Lake Hughes Road to Munz Ranch Road
- Lake Hughes Road – Dry Gulch Road to Elizabeth Lake Road
- Bouquet Canyon Road – 1.9 Miles North Of Vasquez Canyon Road to 0.6 Miles South Of Big Oaks Lodge
- Angeles Forest Highway – Angeles Crest Highway to Aliso Canyon Road
- Little Tujunga Canyon Road – Mile Marker 8.51 to Placerita Canyon Road
- Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Rd – Angeles Crest Highway to Angeles Forest Highway
- Mt Wilson Red Box Road – Video Road to Angeles Crest Highway
- Big Tujunga Cyn Rd- Angeles Forest Highway to Los Angeles City Boundary
Evacuation centers for residents of Glendora, Azusa and Monrovia are available.
The Crowther Teen and Family Center on Dawson Avenue in Glendora is open to Glendora and Azusa residents.
The Monrovia Community Center on Palm Avenue is open to Monrovia residents.
County residents and businesses, including persons with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, may call 211 for emergency preparedness information and other referral services. The toll-free 211 number is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week. L.A. County services can also be accessed here. To register for the Specific Needs Awareness Planning program, click here.
For additional disaster/emergency preparedness information, visit the county Office of Emergency Management online. Click here for a full list of road closures.
Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, or drop us a line at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Source: Santa Clarita News


text:
We all remember who Broc picked last year, it was in fact the Eagles. He is an Eagles fan boy, which is entirely DISGUSTING. Because Philadelphia is an arrogant city. I cannot stand Eagle's fans...but for a Pittsburgh fan to root for the only other team in the same state, disgusting Broc.
I'll give you credit for sticking with them another year and not being a bandwagon though.


text:
Wasn't a real word until a politician (Warren Harding) mistakenly used it instead of the proper "normality" in a speech. Instead of correcting his English language skills, the media praised this new word coined by the president, it came into common use and was added to the dictionary. No offense to the late Harding, I actually like him because he didn't do anything...besides coining "normalcy."
- Login to post comments


text:
To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog:
In This Issue:
- As EPA Considers Required 2014 Biofuel Levels, CBO Analyzes Gas and Food Price Impact
- Energy and Climate Debate
- Congress
- Department of Defense
- Department of Energy
- Department of Interior
- Department of State
- Department of Treasury
- Environmental Protection Agency
- International
- States
- Sustainability
- Miscellaneous
- Excerpt from As EPA Considers Required 2014 Biofuel Levels, CBO Analyzes Gas and Food Price Impact:
With legislative efforts to reform or repeal the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS2) on hold after the Environmental Protection Agency proposed paring back required blended levels of biofuel (renewable volume obligations or RVOs), all eyes are on the EPA as to what those closely guarded final volume levels will be.
Please see full issue below for more information.
Firefox recommends the PDF Plugin for Mac OS X for viewing PDF documents in your browser.
We can also show you Legal Updates using the Google Viewer; however, you will need to be logged into Google Docs to view them.
Please choose one of the above to proceed!
LOADING PDF: If there are any problems, click here to download the file.
DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations.
© Mintz Levin
Read fresh new writing on compliance, cybersecurity, Dodd-Frank, whistleblowers, social media, hiring & firing, patent reform, the NLRB, Obamacare, the SEC…
…or whatever matters the most to you. Follow authors, firms, and topics on JD Supra.
Create your news brief now - it's free and easy »
Mintz Levin is a full-service, general practice law firm with approximately 500 attorneys serving...
View Profile »
See more
Sign up for your custom alerts now, using LinkedIn ›
Back to Top
Copyright ©


text:
ad: 300x250_1_MLB
Weekly email list
- Cubs Expected To Pursue Ben Zobrist
- Rafael Soriano To Change Agents
- Matt Adams Out At Least 4 Months With Quad Tear
- Jayson Werth Out At Least Two Months Due To Wrist Fractures
- Nick Kingham Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
- Braves, Dodgers Swap Callaspo, Uribe In Six-Player Deal; Dodgers Designate Stults
- Try The Free MLBTR Newsletter
- Cubs To Release Phil Coke
- Alberto Callaspo Rejects Trade To Dodgers
- Braves Working On Alberto Callaspo Trade
Trade Rumors Apps
MLBTR Podcast
Search MLBTR
MLBTR Features
- Trade Rumors iOS App
- Trade Rumors Android App
- MLBTR Podcast
- 2014-15 MLB Free Agent Tracker
- 2015 MLB Free Agent List
- 2015 Arbitration Tracker
- Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2015
- Free Agent Contest Leaderboard
- Reverse Standings
- 2016 MLB Free Agent List
- Transaction Tracker
- DFA Tracker
- Agency Database
- Interviews
- Hot Stove Glossary
- MLBTR On Facebook
- MLBTR On Twitter
- Team Twitter/RSS Feeds
- Team Facebook Pages
- Hoops Rumors
- Pro Football Rumors
Recent posts
- Minor Moves: Lavarnway, Asencio, Beltre, Kobernus, Redmond, Quiala, Black
- NL Notes: Cubs, Nationals, Strasburg, Heyward, Gosewisch, Giants
- Heyman's Latest: Howard, Tillman, Price, Cespedes, Astros
- Cubs Expected To Pursue Ben Zobrist
- Erik Cordier Declines Assignment, Re-Signs With Giants
- Brewers Rescind Brandon Kintzler DFA
- Rangers To Promote Alex "Chi Chi" Gonzalez
- Rafael Soriano To Change Agents
- Matt Adams Out At Least 4 Months With Quad Tear
- Scott Feldman To Miss Six Weeks Following Knee Surgery
- Marlins Claim Chad Smith From Angels
- Phillies Designate Grady Sizemore For Assignment
- Phillies Notes: Asche, Hamels, Nola
- Sanchez's Latest: Martinez, Fox, Arroyo
- Rockies' Top Prospect David Dahl Out For Season
Rumors by team
- Angels Rumors
- Astros Rumors
- Athletics Rumors
- Blue Jays Rumors
- Braves Rumors
- Brewers Rumors
- Cardinals Rumors
- Cubs Rumors
- Diamondbacks Rumors
- Dodgers Rumors
- Giants Rumors
- Indians Rumors
- Mariners Rumors
- Marlins Rumors
- Mets Rumors
- Nationals Rumors
- Orioles Rumors
- Padres Rumors
- Phillies Rumors
- Pirates Rumors
- Rangers Rumors
- Rays Rumors
- Red Sox Rumors
- Reds Rumors
- Rockies Rumors
- Royals Rumors
- Tigers Rumors
- Twins Rumors
- White Sox Rumors
- Yankees Rumors
ad: 160x600_MLB
B.J. Upton Rumors
Rosenthal On Fregosi, Upton, Indians, Rockies
The hiring of Royals legend George Brett as the team's new hitting coach could buy manager Ned Yost some extra time, a rival executive tells FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, as Royals executives will want to see how Yost adjusts to such a notable change to his coaching staff. If the Royals do fire their manager, however, scouts have rumored that Jim Fregosi could be Yost's replacement. Fregosi's son is a special assistant to Royals GM Dayton Moore.
Here's more from Rosenthal, via his latest Hot Corner video…
- In the wake of B.J. Upton's five-year, $75.25MM deal with the Braves last November, Rosenthal said a number of veteran players expressed surprise about the deal. The general consensus was summed up as, "How can that guy get this much money? He really hasn't proven all that much." Upton's .146/.232/.247 line makes him Rosenthal's biggest disappointment thus far in the 2013 season.
- Orioles first baseman Chris Davis, meanwhile, is the most improved player of the 2013 season. Dan Duquette attributes Davis' success to his swinging at more strikes and being more selective at the plate.
- The Indians and Rockies are somewhat surprising contenders and the big question for both clubs is if they'll have the pitching to stay in their respective pennant races. Rosenthal figures Cleveland is the slightly more likely of the two to acquire another starter, as Colorado has Roy Oswalt and Double-A right-hander Chad Bettis as possible internal reinforcements.
- The Indians' and Rockies' ability to add players and payroll at the trade deadline will mostly be determined by how much revenue they can generate through attendance in the next two months.
Share 0 Retweet 15 Send via email1
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Atlanta Braves | B.J. Upton | Cleveland Indians | Colorado Rockies | Kansas City Royals
Quick Hits: Astros, Middlebrooks, Peavy, Rodriguez
Matt Harvey posted a game score of 97 while taking a perfect game into the seventh, striking out 12, and walking none over nine innings against the White Sox Tuesday night, Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports notes (on Twitter). Only 40 outings of nine innings or fewer since 1916 have earned a higher game score. Here's a collection of notes from around the majors.
- The nine Asian-born pitchers who have pitched in the big leagues this year have combined to post numbers similar to a typical Justin Verlander season, Dave Cameron of FanGraphs says. Those nine pitchers have 241 1/3 innings pitched so far in 2013, with a 2.91 ERA, 9.6 K/9 and 2.5 BB/9. Yu Darvish has been a big part of that, of course, but Hyun-Jin Ryu, Hisashi Iwakuma, Hiroki Kuroda, Junichi Tazawa and Koji Uehara have also pitched well. The past struggles of pitchers like Daisuke Matsuzaka and Hideki Irabu have allowed today's Asian-born pitchers to fly under the radar somewhat, Cameron argues, and he wonders whether pitchers from overseas leagues might be undervalued in the market. Specifically, he says, emphasis on fastball velocity and breaking balls may cause teams to undervalue pitchers with great splitters or changeups.
- Free agency has become "a used car lot cluttered with lemons," with only a few bargains to be found, Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated argues, citing the examples of Josh Hamilton (Angels), B.J. Upton (Braves) and Zack Greinke (Dodgers). Thus far, Hamilton and Upton have failed to produce with their new teams, and Greinke is hurt. In the past four seasons, Verducci notes, there have been 24 free-agent contracts worth $35MM or more. Most of those have turned out badly, and some (such as Jason Bay's deal with the Mets) have looked bad almost immediately. That means that "win[ning] the winter" by signing the biggest-name free agents isn't all it's cracked up to be, as the 2012 Marlins can attest. This year's Angels and Dodgers have struggled out of the gate, and so have the Blue Jays (who had a big offseason mostly driven by trades).
- The Astros' decisions to designate Rick Ankiel and Fernando Martinez for assignment made their outfield more athletic, MLB.com's Brian McTaggart says. Robbie Grossman, Brandon Barnes and Jimmy Paredes started in the outfield for the Astros Tuesday night. "We went out to get more athletic, get more guys who have the ability to mishit the ball and still have a possibility of getting on base because of their athletic ability," says manager Bo Porter.
- Will Middlebrooks and David Ross left the Red Sox's game against the Twins Tuesday night after they collided. There is no indication yes that Middlebrooks will miss significant time. But after Middlebrooks, the Red Sox have little depth at third base, Brian MacPherson of the Providence Journal reports. Utility infielder Pedro Ciriaco "isn't the answer," MacPherson says, and the choices at Triple-A Pawtucket aren't thrilling. Minor-league veteran Justin Henry, who was acquired in the offseason for Rule 5 pick Jeff Kobernus, may be the best option there. Brock Holt, who arrived from the Pirates with Joel Hanrahan in the offseason, is another possibility. Of course, Middlebrooks himself has struggled this year, hitting just .195/.232/.281.
- Jake Peavy does not have a no-trade clause in his new contract with the White Sox, and he doesn't need one, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports. "I told (GM) Rick Hahn that if he didn't trade me before spring training was over, that was good enough for me," says Peavy, pointing out that it's unlikely he will be traded if the White Sox are contending.
- Rosenthal also notes that Madison Bumgarner's contract with the Giants could be one of the most team-friendly in baseball. Bumgarner, 23, would have been eligible for free agency after the 2016 season, but his new deal contains cheap team options that can allow the Giants to carry him through 2019.
- The Brewers have assigned Francisco Rodriguez to Class A+ Brevard County, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes. Rodriguez will make three relief appearances there, then head to Triple-A Nashville. The Brewers must promote Rodriguez to the majors by May 17, or he can become a free agent. Rodriguez posted a 4.38 ERA with 9.0 K/9 and 3.9 BB/9 in 78 appearances with the Brewers in 2012.
- Diamond Mines' new database provides a fascinating look at old scouting reports, including many in the scouts' own handwriting.
Share 1 Retweet 18 Send via email0
Full Story | Comments | Categories: B.J. Upton | Boston Red Sox | Chicago White Sox | Francisco Rodriguez | Houston Astros | Jake Peavy | Josh Hamilton | Madison Bumgarner | Milwaukee Brewers | San Francisco Giants | Will Middlebrooks
Quick Hits: Crane, Upton Brothers, Sandoval
The Marlins will be paying Ozzie Guillen $2.5MM this season not to manage the team, according to D.J. Short of NBCSports.com (via Twitter). The financial figure is higher than all but the salaries of two players on the squad. Here's the latest news and stories making headlines from around the Major Leagues.
- Astros owner Jim Crane spoke in front of his ever-evolving ballclub on Saturday to share his vision for the future for the franchise and his plans on how to get there, writes Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. "Certainly our fingerprints are all over this now and all the changes we made are our changes," Crane said. "Bo [Porter] told them this and I told them this: Neither one of us have lost in anything we've done, and we're not going to start now. We're expecting to turn this into a winner, starting today."
- Justin Upton and B.J. Upton are already over the initial joyous feelings that come with playing side-by-side with one's brother at the Major League level and focused on spoiling Davey Johnson's swan song, writes Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com. While the Nationals may have a more complete roster on paper than the Braves, each one of the Braves' starting outfielders, including Jason Heyward, poses a legitimate threat to compete for NL MVP.
- Pablo Sandoval's inability to keep his weight at an optimal level continues to be an ongoing issue for the hefty third baseman, says Andrew Baggarly of CSNBayArea.com. The veteran met with Giants manager Bruce Bochy in a closed-door meeting to discuss how being in baseball shape (Sandoval played winter ball) is not the same as playing at a healthy weight. "Like all the guys, we've got to get ourselves in game condition," Bochy said. "Even though he's been playing games, it's fair to say he has to shed a few pounds, and he will. He has the time. He's up there working as we speak."
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Atlanta Braves | B.J. Upton | Houston Astros | Justin Upton | Pablo Sandoval | San Francisco Giants
Frank Wren, Justin Upton Discuss Trade
Soon after the Braves signed B.J. Upton, the center fielder told team executives how much he'd enjoy playing with his brother Justin. B.J. might not have known as much at the time, but general manager Frank Wren was already a step ahead of him. Intrigued by the possibility of having both Upton brothers in their outfield, the Braves had begun discussing potential trades with the Diamondbacks in November. It ultimately took months of on-and-off trade talks for the seven-player deal to become a reality.
"It all fell in place for us where we had all of the ingredients to make it happen, and we're very fortunate that it worked out," Wren said on a conference call with reporters today.
Wren said the Braves front office is excited to add Upton, "a young, dynamic player that arguably gives us one of the best outfields in the game." The 25-year-old will add right-handed power to the middle of the Braves' batting order and patrol the outfield along with Jason Heyward and his older brother.
"It was a a dream of ours to play together," Upton told reporters. "I didn't think it would happen this early."
The pair last played together in high school, but they've continued exchanging tips and observations over the years as they've established themselves in the big leagues. Upton stressed that he's looking to become a consistently strong player, suggesting that playing alongside his brother could lead to improved results on the field.
"I think we can really feed off of each other throughout that lineup to try to get everybody to a consistent production rate," he explained.
Wren said he didn't begin the offseason with the particular intention of adding both B.J. and Justin. The Braves had strong interest in both players, and now that they're in place there's an expectation that the brothers will indeed feed off of one another.
"I do think it'll drive them," Wren said. "I think it'll push them. So I think there are a lot of positives to go around."
The Braves and Diamondbacks discussed potential trades involving Upton in November and December, generating little traction at first. The teams considered many versions of the deal, going back and forth often leading up to the holidays. The rumors persisted — "there was a lot of chatter whether it was on Trade Rumors, or Twitter," Wren noted — but discussions didn't pick up until the last week or so, and the Braves didn't think they had a good shot at completing the deal until this weekend.
Upton's name has surfaced in trade rumors since the 2010-11 offseason, when Kevin Towers became Arizona's GM. Trades and rumors are part of the business, as agent Larry Reynolds knows. That said, there's a certain amount of relief now that a deal has been completed.
"When reality hits you get a little excited because it's over first of all for Justin," Reynolds said.
Reynolds, who represents both Uptons, went on to describe the brothers as competitive with "outstanding baseball acumen." The Braves were far from the only team interested in Upton, which meant they had to part with some pieces they would have preferred to keep. While the Braves didn't want to trade Martin Prado, the Diamondbacks pushed for his inclusion in the deal. Wren noted that Prado's pending arbitration case wasn't a factor in the move, and acknowledged that years of control figure in to any trade talks. Still, giving up Prado was difficult, even though he's just a year away from free agency.
"I don't think there's any question that was the most difficult part of it," Wren said. "We're sad to see him go."
Wren was quick to note that teams don't obtain difference makers without giving up "something really good." And as the Braves set out to retool their team for the post-Chipper Jones era, they wanted impact players. With both Upton brothers in place, the Braves have completed the bulk of their offseason work and will be viewed by many as a contender.
"Where we sit today in January we like our club a lot," Wren said. "Now we've got to go perform."
Share 3 Retweet 18 Send via email0
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Arizona Diamondbacks | Atlanta Braves | B.J. Upton | Frank Wren | Justin Upton | Martin Prado
Quick Hits: Upton, Liriano, Orioles, Headley
Rob Manfred, MLB's executive VP of labor relations, told Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports that he's not ready to say baseball's collective bargaining agreement needs changes. While the CBA appears to have limited the market for certain players who declined qualifying offers, Manfred says it's still early. "I'm not inclined to get into a discussion about changing an agreement when it hasn't even operated for a full year." As Rosenthal points out, draft pick compensation places an artificial burden on free agents. Here are some more links from around MLB…
- The Rangers aren't a perfect fit for Justin Upton, because their lineup already includes many right-handed hitters, ESPN.com's Buster Olney notes (Twitter links). The Braves could be a better fit, and could deal from a surplus of pitching. Olney reported yesterday that the Diamondbacks are open to dealing the right fielder.
- The Pirates haven't announced their two-year, $12.75MM agreement with Francisco Liriano, but MLB.com's Tom Singer still expects the deal to go through (Twitter link). The Pirates have been trying to get the left-hander to Pittsburgh for a physical.
- The Orioles have not watched free agent right-hander Javier Vazquez work out and they have no current plans to attend any of his scheduled sessions, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports (on Twitter). That said, Eduardo A. Encina of the Baltimore Sun suggested today that the Orioles could have some interest (Twitter link).
- Within an in-depth piece about third baseman Chase Headley, Padres GM Josh Byrnes revealed to MLB.com's Corey Brock that he pushed for the Red Sox to draft Headley back in 2005 when he was in the Boston front office. Headley, 28, is arbitration eligible for the third time this offseason.
NL East Notes: Wright, Upton, Raburn, Lannan
Zack Greinke turned down a potential trade to the Nationals two years ago when he was a member of the Royals, but now that the Nats are the defending NL East champs and have added Denard Span as their latest upgrade, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal thinks that Greinke (or any free agent) would see Washington as a prime destination. The Nationals have been mentioned as one of Greinke's top suitors this winter, along with the Dodgers, Angels and Rangers, so there's a possibility the right-hander could yet end up in D.C. two years later.
Here are some items from around the division…
- David Wright may wait under after the Winter Meetings to decide on the Mets' seven-year, $124MM extension offer, reports Mike Puma of the New York Post. A Mets source speculates that Wright and his representatives may wait due to their unhappiness that negotiations were made public. Wright and agent Seth Levinson told MLBTR earlier this week that rumors about the contract talks were inaccurate.
- The Phillies' best offer to B.J. Upton was a five-year, $55MM contract, tweets MLB.com's Mark Bowman. Upton agreed to a five-year, $75.25MM pact with the Braves yesterday.
- The Braves and Marlins are two of a half-dozen teams interested in free agent utilityman Ryan Raburn, reports ESPN's Jayson Stark (Twitter link). The Rays and Rangers are two of the other known teams.
- The Nationals still have a minor league option remaining on left-hander John Lannan, reports Mark Zuckerman of Nats Insider. Washington could keep Lannan at Triple-A as rotation insurance again, though MLBTR's Tim Dierkes thinks Lannan will be non-tendered rather than earn a projected $5MM in his third year of arbitration eligibility.
- Shane Victorino "might actually represent the best value on the market," writes David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News, though Murphy doesn't think the Phillies will look for a reunion with their former outfielder. The Phils haven't been linked to Victorino this offseason, though at least seven teams are known to be interested in the Hawaiian.
Share 0 Retweet 18 Send via email0
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Atlanta Braves | B.J. Upton | David Wright | John Lannan | Miami Marlins | New York Mets | Philadelphia Phillies | Ryan Raburn | Shane Victorino | Tampa Bay Rays | Texas Rangers | Washington Nationals | Zack Greinke
Quick Hits: Mauer, Boras, Upton, Park
MLBTR's Tim Dierkes will interview Peter Gammons of MLB Network tomorrow, and if you have any particular questions you'd like Tim to ask the Hall of Famer we'd like to hear them. To get in touch you can leave a comment below, reach us on Twitter (@mlbtraderumors) or use MLBTR's contact form. Here are today's links…
- An executive who asked the Twins about Joe Mauer heard the catcher isn't available, ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports (on Twitter). Not only does Mauer have a no-trade clause, he's the face of the Twins and Minnesota isn't looking to dump salary.
- Yahoo's Tim Brown tells the story of a recent meeting between Scott Boras and Marvin Miller. Check out Brown's entire piece, which includes some thoughtful quotes from Boras and is definitely worth your time. Miller, the first executive director of the MLBPA, died this week at the age of 95.
- Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com previews the outfield market in the aftermath of B.J. Upton's five-year, $75.25MM contract with the Braves. The Phillies' best offer to Upton was worth $55MM over five years, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports (on Twitter). The Red Sox weren't in on Upton, but have been in on Shane Victorino, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe reports (on Twitter).
- Chan Ho Park is set to announce his retirement tomorrow, reports Korea's Yonhap News Agency (passed on by C. Trent Rosecrans of CBS Sports). The 39-year-old right-hander was the first Korean-born player to reach the Major Leagues, posting a 4.36 ERA in 476 games over his 17 seasons in MLB from 1994-2010. Park earned $85.46MM (hat tip to Baseball Reference) during his Major League career and pitched for seven teams. Park spent the last two seasons pitching in Japan and South Korea, respectively.
Share 0 Retweet 19 Send via email0
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Atlanta Braves | B.J. Upton | Boston Red Sox | Chan Ho Park | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Philadelphia Phillies | Scott Boras | Shane Victorino
Olney On Upton, Pettitte, Wright
The center field market will be shaped in part by B.J. Upton's deal with Atlanta, ESPN.com's Buster Olney wrote today. Here are more notes from Olney's column, starting with Upton…
- The Braves signed Upton to a franchise record five-year, $75.25MM contract despite some warning signs that other organizations had identified, Olney writes. Upton has a declining on-base percentage and a bat that can be inconsistent. However, one of Olney's sources praised the deal. "He is the most talented player in the free agent market and somebody I think will age well," the person said.
- The conversations about a 2013 contract between the Yankees and Andy Pettitte started at the GM Meetings earlier this month, agent Jim Murray told Olney. "We worked on it between then and now, talking fairly frequently," Murray said. Pettitte signed a one-year, $12MM contract yesterday.
- Agents and executives agree that David Wright will take the Mets' extension offer, Olney reports. It would be difficult to decline such a proposal, since there's no guarantee he'd have similar long-term offers a year from now. MLBTR rounded up the latest on Wright earlier today. It appears the Mets have offered him $124MM for seven seasons starting in 2014.
Share 0 Retweet 20 Send via email0
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Andy Pettitte | Atlanta Braves | B.J. Upton | David Wright | New York Mets | New York Yankees
Braves To Sign B.J. Upton
5:10pm: Topkin reports (on Twitter) there is no option, so it's a straight five-year contract.
4:49pm: It's a five-year, $75.25MM contract, Rosenthal reports (on Twitter).
4:40pm: It's a five-year deal worth $75MM, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times and ESPN.com's Buster Olney report (Twitter links).
4:22pm: It's a five-year deal, worth $70-75MM, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today (on Twitter).
4:11pm: The Braves have agreed to sign free agent center fielder B.J. Upton, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports. Reynolds Sports Management represents Upton, whose deal is pending a physical.
The 28-year-old ranked fifth on MLBTR's list of the offseason's top 50 free agents. In 633 plate appearances for the Rays this past season, Upton hit 28 home runs and posted a .246/.298/.454 batting line. The right-handed hitter would add balance to the Braves' lefty-heavy lineup. The Phillies were the runners up in the bidding for Upton, Nightengale reports (on Twitter).
Upton declined a qualifying offer from the Rays, which means the Rays are now eligible to obtain a top pick in the 2013 draft. The Braves will surrender their first round draft pick to sign Upton, though that selection won't go directly to Tampa Bay.
ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick first reported the sides were in serious talks and Mark Bowman of MLB.com first reported they were nearing a deal. Mike Axisa contributed to this post.
Share 45 Retweet 236 Send via email0
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Atlanta Braves | B.J. Upton | Transactions
Braves, B.J. Upton Nearing Deal
4:05pm: The Braves have spent most of the day in negotiations with Upton's representatives at Reynolds Sports Management, David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports (on Twitter). The sides had no serious obstacles remaining by mid-afternoon.
3:55pm: The Braves are nearing a deal with Upton, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports (on Twitter).
3:42pm: The Braves and B.J. Upton are in serious talks about a multiyear deal, ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports. The Braves and Phillies are known to be targeting Upton.
The 28-year-old ranked fifth on MLBTR's list of the offseason's top 50 free agents. In 633 plate appearances for the Rays this past season, Upton hit 28 home runs and posted a .246/.298/.454 batting line. The right-handed hitter would add balance to the Braves' lefty-heavy lineup.
This post was first published at 3:42pm CDT on November 28th.
Share 42 Retweet 121 Send via email0
Full Story | Comments | Categories: Atlanta Braves | B.J. Upton


text:
I have this in WRKHDWRSC *STG:
Resource Type-model Status Text
CMB06 2844-001 Operational Storage Controller
DC06 280D-001 Operational Tape Controller
There is a fiber cable going directly from the 280D to a drive on the tape
library. This direct connect will be replaced by a SAN switch once we get
the parts in.
WRKDEVD TAP* only shows
Device Type Text
WRKMLBSTS shows nothing.
I verified, via http://tapgrt01 that the library is configured for Random.
It is a 3573 (TS3200). The 4U jobbie.
How do I get it WRKHDWRSC *STG to show the tape library like this other
Resource Type-model Status Text
CMB04 576B-001 Operational Storage Controller
DC01 576B-001 Operational Storage Controller
TAPKVL01 3576-05B Operational Tape Library
Also, there isn't any way to configure a time server, DST or any such
thing on this, is there?
Rob Berendt
IBM Certified System Administrator - IBM i 6.1
Group Dekko
Dept 1600
Mail to: 2505 Dekko Drive
Garrett, IN 46738
Ship to: Dock 108
Kendallville, IN 46755
This is the Midrange Systems Technical Discussion (MIDRANGE-L) mailing list
To post a message email: MIDRANGE-L@xxxxxxxxxxxx
To subscribe, unsubscribe, or change list options,
visit: http://lists.midrange.com/mailman/listinfo/midrange-l
or email: MIDRANGE-L-request@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Before posting, please take a moment to review the archives
at http://archive.midrange.com/midrange-l.
This mailing list archive is Copyright 1997-2015 by MIDRANGE dot COM and David Gibbs as a compilation work. Use of the archive is restricted to research of a business or technical nature. Any other uses are prohibited. Full details are available here. If you have questions about this, please contact


text:
Police Officer Courses and Classes
Through police officer classes, students learn how to analyze and gather criminal evidence in order to solve or prevent crimes. These courses prepare candidates for a career in law enforcement.
Essential Information
Police officer courses are offered through bachelor's and master's degree programs in law enforcement and criminal justice. They're also available through police academy programs, which are typically only available to individuals who have been hired by a police department. The minimum education required for police officers is often only a high school diploma, though some departments may require some formal college-level training. All aspiring police officers must pass background checks, physical exams and a police academy training program.
List of Courses
Listed below are several courses that are commonly included in programs geared toward becoming a police officer.
Policing Fundamentals Course
Introductory police officer courses such as this familiarize students with the role and responsibilities of police officers and how officers operate in the criminal justice system. Legal issues regarding police officer's roles are examined by studying the Constitution, the penal system and civil procedures. Steps for police patrolling and an overview of what they look for when patrolling are discussed. To take this course, students must be hired or sponsored by a police department or law enforcement agency.
Crime Prevention Course
In a crime prevention course, future police officers become familiar with how law enforcement and criminal investigation address citizens' needs. Students examine and begin implementing crime prevention theories to see the pros and cons of each. Security structures and response systems that include commercial, retail and government needs are discussed in this class. Students learn about victims' and perpetrators' rights and the professional behavior expected of officers.
Crime Analysis Course
Students learn how to determine the type of crimes committed and methods for addressing those crimes at local, state and federal levels of law enforcement. By studying crimes committed, collecting evidence and analyzing data, students learn how to predict and anticipate future criminal events. To become familiar with the crime analysis process and analysis techniques, prospective police officers read case studies, sit through lectures and study old crimes. Updates in technology and tools in police fieldwork are also included.
Counterintelligence Course
Intermediate to advanced courses, such as counterintelligence, address ways information is gathered and counter responses are developed. Ways to use these methods for counter-terrorism purposes are discussed in the context of protecting America's interests. Students learn about tactics for gathering information and planning responses. They also gain hands-on experience using technology and tools used in the field.
Processing Evidence in Criminal Investigations Course
In this advanced class, students conduct interviews and interrogations following proper techniques. Students learn techniques for identifying, gathering, processing, collecting and analyzing evidence for criminal investigations. Laws regarding how evidence can and cannot be used in court as well as how criminals must be treated are also discussed in this course. Students discover how evidence is presented in court. Some courses include practical experience, where students study evidence or sit in court proceedings to see and hear how evidence is presented.
Related to Police Officer Course
- Related
- Recently Updated
- Popular
Become a State Police Officer: Education and Career Roadmap
Learn how to become a state police officer. Research the education, training, information and experience required for starting...
Certified Police Officer: Job Description, Duties and Requirements
Learn about the education and preparation needed to become a certified police officer. Get a quick view of the requirements -...
Police Officer: An Overview of Police Academy Training
Becoming a police officer requires either a little college coursework or none at all. Learn about job duties and police academy...
Sheriff or Police Officer: Career Info
Learn about the education and preparation needed to become a sheriff or police officer. Get a quick view of the requirements as...
Police Officer: Educational Requirements for Police Officers
- Online Police Officer Certification Overview
- Become a Military Police Officer: Education and Career Roadmap
- How to Become a Community Police Officer: Education and Career Roadmap
- Career Information for an Undergraduate Degree Program
- Careers Working with Domestic Animals: Options and Requirements
- Jobs and Salary Info for a Masters in International Relations Degree
- International Business Career Options


text:
About Schools in Vienna, LA
Contact a Coldwell Banker® real estate agent to learn more about the schools and school districts in Vienna, LA.FIND AN AGENT
Vienna, Louisiana is located in Lincoln Parish. Nearby cities and towns include Ruston, Dubach, Grambling, Choudrant, Simsboro, Downsville, Bernice, Arcadia, Lisbon, Calhoun, Farmerville, Quitman, Eros, Lillie, Athens, Spearsville, North Hodge, Bryceland, East Hodge, Chatham, Hodge, Gibsland, and Mount Lebanon. Vienna is a rural community with a population of 389. The median household income is $73,928. In Vienna, 62% of residents are married, and families with children reside in 37% of the households. Half the population of Vienna commutes 17 minutes or less to work, with 60% of residents holding white collar jobs and 40% residents holding blue collar jobs. The median age of homes in Vienna, LA is 18 years, with 79% of those homes owned, 16% rented, and 5% not occupied. In the previous year, 4 Vienna properties were sold. The median sale price of a home in Vienna in the previous year was $134,000.
Contact a Coldwell Banker® real estate agent to learn more about the schools and school districts in Vienna, LA.FIND AN AGENT
See if your personality and goals are right for real estate.SEE ALL REAL ESTATE CAREERS
Community information and market data Powered by Onboard Informatics. Copyright ©2015 Onboard Informatics. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
This information is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be relied on in making any home-buying decisions. School information does not guarantee enrollment. Contact a local real estate professional or the school district(s) for current information on schools. This information is not intended for use in determining a person's eligibility to attend a school or to use or benefit from other city, town or local services.


text:
News from IBM Software Storage is coming to an online medium featuring back to back webcasts showcasing
Smarter Data Protection and Hybrid Cloud.
Our first feature, Smarter Data Protection for Your Evolving Business will be on Tuesday, November 18th at 1:00 PM ET
If your business is like many organizations that need to deliver 100% data availability, manage rapid data growth; yet control costs,
now is the time to discover how modernized data protection can help your organization deliver better outcomes.
Join this Webcast to understand how IBM data protection:
- Is the validated and reliable solution with policy-driven remote replication and advanced automated capabilities
- Is designed for virtual environments
- Helped environments like Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System manage their costs and data growth
Join, our IBM speaker, Don Dishinger and our client speaker, Darryl Shorts as they share insights into the IBM Data Protection Solution.
Our second feature, Data in the World of Hybrid Clouds will be on Wednesday, November 19th at 2:00 PM ET
Looking to see if Hybrid clouds is the model for your business needs? Look no further then this webcast that addresses Hybrid Cloud as the ideal model. As we know, the allure of better performance and agility at a lower total cost is compelling to business and technical managers alike. But how do you stay in control of your data? Through this webcast, you'll see how IBM clients and Business Partners are taking advantage of hybrid clouds, and how they're resolving the important issues of data management, data protection, and data security.
You won't want to miss hearing IBM's position for Hybrid Cloud along with a real life Hybrid Cloud implementation and partnership with Cobalt Iron.
What an exciting week it will be for our clients and prospects to gain insights through these two webcast.
Sign up today:
Smarter Data Protection for Your Evolving Business
Data in the World of Hybrid Clouds
Danyel Otteson
WW Storage Marketing Manager


text:
Below is the poem entitled The Time's at hand which was written by poet
Malik. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.
Read Poems by
Abdul Malik
Up high in the barren moon
You will see very soon
Roadways and settlement,
And spacious rooms for rent.
Down deep into the oceans
Without the sun and the rains
Before long you will see
People enjoying their evening tea.
A way of life totally new
People on land you'll find few,
With marauders and jingoes running amok
The earth will only be a place of work.
Despoiled, ravaged and smogged in
We'll carry masks around to breathe in,
We'll live only on syrups and pills
for our diet and all the ills.
Only the fittest of us will survive,
A struggle it will be to be just alive,
Turned into ghettos and concentration camps
The earth will be a place only for tramps!


text:
May 6, 2012
Flower Crabs are known for their exceptional sweetness. Check out this tasty Flower Crab Soup, by Foodista member Blackswan. It would make a wonderful light lunch or start to a fancy meal.
We love the simple ingredients, and how they are brought together to create a rich tasting dish. Enjoy!
Image Sources:
Related Articles
- What's Hot: Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Leeks
- What's Hot: Spicy Shrimp Sashimi At Home
- What's Hot: Pork Bbq With Banana Ketchup Glaze
- What's Hot: Chrysanthemum Crisps
- What's Hot: Kiwifruit Jelly Mooncakes
- What's Hot: Scorpionfish With Chickpeas and Wine Polenta
- What's Hot: Jelly Moon Soya Milk Jelly Mooncake
- What's Hot: Lemon Ginger Beef
- What's Hot: Thai Iced Tea
- What's Hot: Soy Sauce Chicken Thighs
Related Recipes
- Tasty Flower Crab Soup
- Tasty Creole Rice and Beans
- Artichoke and Crab Dip
- A Stalk of Abalone Flower On Mother's Day!
- Crab Wontons
- Secret To A Tasty Plate Of Fried Rice!
- Cool and Refreshing Asian Cucumber Salad
- Sweet Sesame Green Beans
- Tasty Steamed Teochew Pomfret In Foil
- Scented Mango Pudding with Dried Lavender Flowers
Want more from Foodista? Sign up below!


text:
weeping tile
can a plumber run a snake with a cutter head into weeping tile to clear tree roots or do most professionals prefer not to deal with weeping tile?
A Quality experienced service plumber can and they frequently can get the drain tile flowing again. It is not cheap but the alternative is to waterproof the entire basement. When the young bucks say it can't be done what they mean is that they don't know how to do it
If the weeping tile system is literally made of tiles (short segments of usually ceramic pipes each wider at one end so they fit together loosely) then a snake with cutting head may have difficulty going through because the inside diameter keeps changing.
|All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:32 AM.


text:
a simple way of upgrading my serve power/speed?
View Single Post
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 9,142
Originally Posted by
If the part in bold is true, don't mess with it. People get too hung up on serve speed. Too much ego. If you have this kind of variety and consistency, you've accomplished more than many rec players. If you get obsessed with speed 1. your first serve percentage will drop, 2. you'll double fault more, 3. you may wind up hurting your shoulder if not using proper form and pre-habbing correctly, 4. you'll likely win less. So, why bother?
i actually find this pretty true, when thinking about it. but still, let's say i'm trying to at least maximize my speed potential. even without hitting the fence, just to make sure i use my potential to the max.
Originally Posted by
Chas Tennis
Include in your videos some taken from directly behind the server viewing as best you can along the line of the ball's trajectory. If there is someone to help viewing from behind hold the camera as high as possible. That view shows best the angle of the shoulders and the angle between the arm and wrist at impact.
Take your video in bright outdoor sunlight as many cameras with auto exposure control video will select a faster shutter speed when there is bright light - the fastest shutter speed minimizes motion blur. Many smartphone cameras do this. Repeat the videos until you get some frames very near to impact. If you should be taking video with a newer DSLR, if possible, set the shutter speed manually as high as possible (1/2000 or 1/4000) and also video at 60 fps if available. Many cameras have a high speed video mode such as some Canon Powershot models.
will do my best, thanks
i did consider buying one of those casio slo-mo cams, but the quality of the high speed options are still pretty lame for me to invest. really crappy resolution. i'll wait for a newer better option that i hope will come out soon (ideal budget quality for me will be 1000FPS on 720p. still far away from that ATM)
Originally Posted by
Greg G
Here's a great video I stumbled across just now:
great aspect of the momentum thing! those 2 momentum points are great simple way of re-directing "free" energy with almost no effort!
this went up to my brain successfully
View Public Profile
Find More Posts by Rozroz


text:
Verbatim 52x CD-R Media 200 discs (2 x 100pk) 700MB 120mm Standard Spindle - 94554-KIT - Great Price!
Learn more about Verbatim 52x CD-R Media 200 discs (2 x 100pk) 700MB 120mm Standard Spindle:
Verbatim CD-R media is tested and certified by leading 52x drive manufacturers. These high-grade discs deliver reliable recording even at blazing drive speeds, completing a full 700MB/80min recording in less than 2 minutes. Combining this level of performance and excellent reliability, Verbatim's CD-Recordable media are the ideal storage medium for recording and sharing any combination of digital images, music, desktop files and more.
Customer Reviews of Verbatim 52x CD-R Media 200 discs (2 x 100pk) 700MB 120mm Standard Spindle
Good Price9/14/2010
Good price for it though the case in which it came could ve been more friendlier. The cds are ok not top quality but go with the price . dont expect miracles but it will do the job
good product but......8/31/2009
Product seems to be good but spindles on both 100 disk sets broken when they arrived.
Great deal on CD-Rs8/30/2009
The Verbatim 2 pack of 100 CD-R spindles was a great deal. They work as expected, and the price (after MIR) is unbeatable. Will buy again if a deal like this is available.
No complaints!8/30/2009
Extremely fast shipping. Burned a CD already and they worked well. No issues. Great value!
works great5/31/2009
no problems, great value
great deal9/30/2008
can't find this deal anywhere else!1 Helpful | 0 Not Helpful
as expected4/4/2008
fast delivery, reasonable price


text:
You can't always get what you want
Carrie O'Connell noon, May 23
Michele Clark's Sunset Sessions are music-industry conferences that give new artists an equal platform to be seen and heard by top executives in the entertainnment industry. Sunset Sessions attendees include music supervisors from film, TV, games & sports, record labels, managers, publishers, press, radio stations, networks, and booking agents.
There are two Sunset Sessions conferences a year in Southern California -- the AAA in February and Sunset Sessions ROCK in June. Other events include SXSW in Austin TX, a national tour, and an annual international songwriter retreat. Sunset Sessions supporters include The Recording Academy and Entertainment Tonight. Sunset Sessions also supports non-profits such as MusiCares, OneVoice, Wounded Warrior, and others.
Sunset Sessions Rockwill be held at the Hilton Oceanfront Resort & Spa in Carlsbad with ightly main stage shows at the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Four of Southern California Rock Radio Stations (91X, FM 94.9, KX93.5, KIOZ) are uniting to present this industry showcase and convention together.
Erik Logan, President of OWN and Harpo Studios, will be the keynote speaker.
Among the 30-40 artists peforming are Semi Precious Weapons, Open Air Stereo, Scott Weiland, Gary Calamar, DJ Muggs for "Cross my Heart and Hope to Die," TODDZERO, The Heartist, and The Last Internationale.
Sunset Sessions was instrumental in the launches of artists such as Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson, The Black Keys, Five for Fighting, Dead Sara, AWOLNATION, Ryan Adams, Fun. Colbie Caillat, Sia, Zac Brown Band, James Blunt, Joss Stone, Needtobreathe, Pete Yorn, Grace Potter, ZZ Ward, John Butler Trio, Beware of Darkness, Vintage Trouble, Tristan Prettyman, Everclear, Gary Clark Jr, Bob Schneider, Donovan Frankenreiter, Susan Tedeschi and others. The event also hosts legendary favorites such as Stevie Nicks, Carlos Santana, Chris Isaak, Melissa Etheridge, Jimmy Cliff, Sammy Hagar, Lucinda Williams, Wayne Coyne, Ziggy Marley, Billy Corgan, POD, Richie Sambora, Jewel, Roseanne Cash, Stephen Stills, Rick Springfield, Eddie Money, Serj Tankian, Jack Tempchin and Toots & The Maytals.
Sunset Sessions is the music industry's only conference in which new and established artists perform on the same stage as equals. It is an intimate community of powerful and passionate music moguls, artists, and professionals including Erik Logan / President of Oprah Winfrey Network, Marc Geiger / Head of music for William Morris Agency, Danny Goldberg / GoldVe Entertainment, Tom Davis / President of Local Voice Media & many radio stations, Alexandra Patsavas / President of Chop Shop, Kevin Lyman / Creator of Warped Tour, Livia Tortella / former president of Warner Brothers Records, Bonnie Greenberg / Ocean Cities Entertainment, Cliff Chenfeld / President of Razor & Tie, Gene Rumsey / former CEO of Concord Music Group, Trudy Greene / HK Management, Mastin Kipp / The Daily Love, Reverend Michael Bernard Beckwith / Agape International, Daniel Glass / President of Glassnote Records, Marianne Goode / All Music Media Group, Karla Escobar / Entertainment Tonight.
1 Ponto Road, Carlsbad, 92011
Get directions
Please log in to submit event corrections


text:
Window to the Future - Window to the Past
Our Scottish Honeymoon
by Jim Roberts
A picture story of the pre-honeymoon of Jim and Susan. Many landscape and scenery shots
Comment posted.
Sign in or create an account to post a comment.
Start your own book today from US $3.99.
Get Started
Blurb Sites


text:
Arispe (alternate spelling)
Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Arizpe, built ca. 1756
|Coordinates: 30°19′51″N 110°10′9″W / 30.33083°N 110.16917°WCoordinates: 30°19′51″N 110°10′9″W / 30.33083°N 110.16917°W
Arizpe (or Arispe) is a small town in Arizpe Municipality in the north of the Mexican state of Sonora. It is located at 30°20'"N 110°09'"W. The area of the municipality is 2,806.78 sq.km. The population in 2005 was 2,959 of which 1,743 lived in the municipal seat as of the 2000 census.
History and origin of the Name[edit]
The region of Arizpe was occupied by the Opata people. The name, Arizpe, is a combination of two Opata words (Arit meaning fire ant and Pa meaning place) and translates to "the land of the fire ants".[1]
Arizpe was founded in 1646 by the Jesuit missionary Jerónimo de la Canal as a mission. In 1776 Arizpe was made the capital of the Commandancy General of the Provincias Internas, with jurisdiction over Nueva Vizcaya (today Durango and Chihuahua), Arizona, Las Californias, Sonora y Sinaloa and Coahuila and Texas. The capital of the Intendencia was here and Arizpe was already a city by the end of the eighteenth century, the first in Sonora. In 1775 an expedition of settlers was formed, headed by captain Juan Bautista de Anza, which explored and opened one of the routes to Alta California, establishng the city of San Francisco, California. Juan Bautista de Anza's remains lie in the main church at Arizpe.
Agriculture is the main economic activity, with farms lying in the valley of the Sonora River. Most of the crops are grasses used for the raising of cattle. There were over 40,000 head in 2000.
Tourist attractions[edit]
The municipal seat has a very attractive church and there are gardens with palm trees. The main church, Templo de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, was built around 1756 and preserves retablos with oil paintings of saints and wooden and plaster sculptures.
Sources consulted[edit]
External links[edit]
- Arizpe, Ayuntamiento Digital (Official Website of Arizpe, Sonora)
- Article on Arispe Spanish
- Arizpe church English
- Arizpe tourist information English


text:
The Celebrate Israel Festival on May 31 at Pier 94, slated to be the largest gathering to date of Israeli-Americans in New York.
I'm heading to the new stadiums armed with the knowledge that the Yankees incorporated some of the best features of the original stadium and the Mets included some of Ebbets Field and the Polo Grounds – and that I'm old enough to recognize them.
Irwin Cohen, the author of seven books, headed a national baseball publication for five years before earning a World Series ring working as a department head in a major league front office. His Baseball Insider column appears the second week of each month in The Jewish Press. Cohen, who is president of the Detroit area's Agudah shul, is available for speaking engagements and may be reached in his dugout at email@example.com.
About the Author: Author, columnist, and lecturer Irwin Cohen headed a national baseball publication for five years and worked in a front office position for a major league team, becoming the first Orthodox Jew to earn a World Series ring. He can be reached in his dugout at email@example.com.
If you don't see your comment after publishing it, refresh the page.
Comments are closed.
Birobidzhan railway station sign is the world's only one spelling the town's name in Yiddish letters
She's seen as a poster child for The Jewish Home's efforts to reach beyond its Orthodox base.
Girls don't usually learn Gemara. Everyone knows that.
Mordechai and his men shared a strong mutual loyalty.
"Can I wear tefillin in the bathroom?" That was the question US Private Nuchim Lebensohn wrote to Mike Tress, president of the Agudath Israel Youth Council, in a letter dated November 18, 1942. Lebensohn was not your typical young American GI. Polish by birth, he was forty-three years old and married when he was drafted […]
Guys and Dolls in Jerusalem
To what extent is your child displaying defiance?
This therapist kept focusing on how "I could do better," never on how we could make the marriage work.
Mistrust that has lingered after the fiasco in Ferguson, Missouri, has edged the issue forward.
"The observance of a kosher diet is a key tenet of Judaism, and one which no state has the right to deny," said Nathan Diament, executive director for public policy of the Orthodox Union.
Two weeks of intense learning in the classroom about Israel culminated with Yom Ha'Atzmaut. Students attended sessions with their teachers and learned about history, culture, military power, advocacy, slang, cooking, and more.
The nations of the world left the vessel to sit rotting in the water during one of the coldest winters in decades and with its starving and freezing passengers abandoned.
Rabbi Yisroel Edelman, the synagogue's spiritual leader, declared, "The Young Israel of Deerfield Beach is looking forward to our partnership with the OU. The impact the OU has brought to Jewish communities throughout the country through its outreach and educational resources is enormous and we anticipate the same for our community in Deerfield Beach as well."
Our goal here is to offer you recipes that you can make on Yom Tov with ingredients you might just have in the house. Enjoy and chag sameach!
The New York Giants' Jewish catcher thrilled Giants fans by hitting for the cycle.
The Mets at least have hope for the future with some good young pitchers.
The big news this spring is that the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals will be leaving their old spring homes north of Port St. Lucie and moving south to a beautiful new complex scheduled to open in two years in West Palm Beach.
A famous face from that first '52 Topps set was Alvin Dark, who died in his South Carolina home recently at 92.
As the years flew by, one thing remained constant in Sid's life – the New York Yankees.
During 1939, anti-Semitic groups such as Fritz Kuhn's German American Bund held rallies in New York and other major cities across the country.
The two World Series combatants, the Kansas City Royals and the San Francisco Giants, were Wild Card teams (meaning they didn't win their respective divisions) that got hot at the right time.
Many former baseball players who left us with happy memories also passed away in the past year.
Printed from: http://www.jewishpress.com/sections/sports/remembering-new-yorks-old-stadiums/2009/05/06/
Scan this QR code to visit this page online:


text:
Despite topping the public vote most weeks on X Factor, it seems that the question on everybody's lips is just who the heck is voting for Christopher Maloney.
One Direction are not fans of Christopher Maloney. Copyright [WENN]And now even One Direction are wading in on the Christopher Maloney argument, tweeting this weekend that they want to see the singer out of the X Factor.
[Related article: One Direction return to X Factor stage, we get all nostalgic]
[Related article: Christopher Maloney 'accused of strangling co-worker]
The One Direction boys are obviously flipping successful X Factor alumni, so their opinions on the subject are pretty important. And one thing's for sure.
1D are not fans of Christopher Maloney.
Louis Tomlinson took to Twitter on Saturday night to say: "Christopher Maloney showing his nasty side. No sympathy whatsoever. He has to go tomorrow!"
Louis Tomlinson made his feelings clear on Twitter. Copyright [Louis Tomlinson]And during Sunday night's show, Louis continued his Twitter tirade.
He said: "Who is gonna buy Christopher's record? Nobody."
The One Direction singer then went on to reveal he's firmly backing James Arthur to win he show.
One Direction are, however, massive fans of James Arthur. Copyright [WENN]Louis said: "What a vocal @jamesarthur23 has to be this years winner! EVERYBODY pick up the phone and vote!"
Louis' One Direction bandmate Niall Horan also tweeted his support for James Arthur, saying: "Wow @JamesArthur23 was incredible tonight! He's gonna sell unbelievable amounts of records! Can't wait to buy that album! @thexfactor."
We reckon The X Factor final could well end up being between Christopher and James. We know who One Direction will be backing!


text:
- About
- About the College
- Contact Us
- Operating Units
- Dean's Welcome
- College Leadership
- Principles and Practices
- Giving to the College of Agricultural Sciences
- Mission, Values, and Emphasis
- Capital Campaign Cabinet
- Dean's Advisory Group
- Policies and Procedures
- Strategic Intent
- Feature Stories
- News Releases
- About the College
- Academics
- Student Learning
- Student Experience
- Study Abroad
- Internships
- International Experience
- Experiential Learning
- Clubs and Organizations
- Diversity Resources
- Career Planning
- Branch Experiment Station Internship program
- Exploring World Agriculture
- Leadership Academy
- STEM Education
- Financial Support
- Academic Calendar
- Contact Information
- International
- Research
- Our Research
- Resources for Employees & Students
- Progress & Results
- Our Best
- Outreach & Extension
- Units
- Bridges to Prosperity
Graduate Degrees
There are many areas of graduate study associated with agriculture and natural resource sciences. You will find these areas of study in several colleges at OSU including the College of Agricultural Sciences, College of Science, College of Forestry, College of Liberal Arts, College of Engineering, College of Health and Human Sciences, and College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences.
College of Agricultural Sciences
- Agricultural Education & Agricultural Sciences, MS
- Agriculture, MAG
- Animal Sciences, MS, PhD
- Applied Economics, MA, MS, PhD
- Crop Science, MA, MS, PhD
- Economics, MA, MS, PhD
- Entomology, MA, MS and PhD
- Fisheries Science, MS, PhD
- Food Science and Technology, MS, PhD
- Genetics, MA, MS, PhD
- Horticulture, MS, PhD
- Poultry Science, MS, PhD
- Rangeland Resources, MS, PhD
- Soil Science, MS, PhD
- Toxicology, MS, PhD
- Wildlife Science, MS, PhD
Other Colleges
- Bioresource Engineering, MS, PhD
- Biochemistry and Biophysics, MA, MS, PhD
- Botany and Plant Pathology, MA, MS, PhD
- Forest Resources, MF, MS, PhD
- Forest Science, MF, MS, PhD
- Microbiology, MA, MS, PhD
- Molecular and Cellular Biology, PhD
- Nutrition and Food Management, MS, PhD
- Plant Physiology, MS, PhD
- Statistics, MA, MS, PhD
- Zoology, MA, MS, PhD
You will find additional details in the Graduate Catalog.
Please contact the Graduate Coordinator if you would like any additional information about these programs:
Our Stories
The classic fish story is about the one that got away. The modern story for many commercially... Read more
Our People
Many of the products we buy — sunscreen, stain- and odor-resistant clothing, fuel additives,... Read more
Our Future
An interdisciplinary approach to applied plant breeding is the cornerstone of the Plant Breeding... Read more


text:
DHAKA, Bangladesh — When the fire alarm went off, workers were told by their bosses to go back to their sewing machines. An exit door was locked. And the fire extinguishers didn't work and apparently were there just to impress inspectors and customers.
That was the picture survivors painted of the garment-factory blaze Saturday that killed at least 112 people who were trapped inside or jumped to their deaths in desperation.
For Bangladesh, where such factories commonly ignore safety as they rush to produce for retailers around the world, the tragedy was unusual only in scope: More than 200 people have died in garment-factory fires in the country since 2006.
About 15,000 Bangladeshi workers protested blocks from the gutted building Monday in the Dhaka suburb of Savar, demanding justice for the victims and improved safety. About 200 factories were closed for the day after the protest erupted. Demonstrators blocked a major highway, threw stones at factories and smashed vehicles.
Maj. Mohammad Mahbub, fire department operations director, said investigators suspect a short circuit caused the fire at the factory, which was making T-shirts and polo shirts.
But the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association urged investigators not to rule out sabotage.
Mahbub said it was the lack of safety measures in the eight-story building that made the blaze so deadly.
Had there been at least one emergency exit through outside the factory, the casualties would have been much lower, he said.
He said firefighters recovered at least 100 bodies from the factory, and 12 more people died at hospitals after jumping from the building. Local media reported that about 100 injured people were being treated at hospitals.
The government was unable to identify many victims because they were burned beyond recognition; they were buried Monday in a grave outside Dhaka. The government announced that Tuesday will be a day of national mourning, with the flag lowered to half-staff.
Survivor Mohammad Ripu said he tried to run out of the building when the fire alarm rang but was stopped.
Managers told us, 'Nothing happened. The fire alarm had just gone out of order. Go back to work,' Ripu said. But we quickly understood that there was a fire. As we again ran for the exit point we found it locked from outside, and it was too late.
Ripu said he jumped from a second-floor window and suffered minor injuries.
Another worker, Yeamin, who uses only one name, said fire extinguishers in the factory didn't work, and were meant just to impress the buyers or authority.
TV footage showed a team of investigators finding some unused fire extinguishers inside the factory.
It was Bangladesh's deadliest garment-factory blaze in recent memory, but there have been several major factory fires in recent years, including one that killed 63 people in 2006 in southern Chittagong town.


text:
- News
- Premium
- Lifestyle
- Tech
- Communities
- Video
- Multimedia
- More
Philippine President vows to crush 'spoiler' rebels opposed to peace deal
Published on Jan 29, 2014 2:54 PM
MANILA (AFP) - Philippine President Benigno Aquino vowed on Wednesday to crush militants opposed to an imminent deal aimed at ending a decades-long Muslim separatist insurgency, as the death toll from a military assault on them rose to 38.
The government wrapped up peace talks with the nation's biggest Muslim rebel group on Saturday, then quickly deployed the military against a hardline splinter faction called the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF).
"The armed forces... (are) going on these operations to prevent lawless activities from inflicting harm on our population, and to seriously degrade their abilities to again act as (peace) spoilers," Mr Aquino told reporters in Manila.
The main rebel group, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), has since the 1970s been fighting for independence or autonomy in the Muslim-populated south of the mainly Catholic Philippines.
To continue reading, log in if you are a subscriber
Enjoy 2 weeks of unlimited digital access to The Straits Times. Get your free access now!


text:
AVX - Voice Assistant
5,000 - 10,000 downloadsAdd this app to your lists
+ By BulletProof
If you haven't tried it yet what are you waiting for? TRY IT FOR FREE BY CLICKING HERE: http://eva4android.com/AVX/trial.htm
It's the only assistant that has a dedicated car mode and literally over a hundred more features than the rest.
Browse through the command list and you will see that it's no lie that AVX is the leader when it comes to useful features: http://www.eva4android.com/quickstart
AVX is a must have app if you want to use voice to increase your productivity. It's like other voice assistants but with so many truly useful functions you will wonder why it doesn't come standard with Android. It includes a dedicated Car Mode that is extremely useful if you want to use your phone while driving. It is the one application that makes your smart phone so much smarter. It includes a powerful Profiles feature that allows you to change loads of settings on your phone in one instant simply by changing the Profile. There are over 30 videos on YouTube (link below) that walk you though every aspect of the application. Take advantage of the free 28 day trial as you cannot possibly try it in a few hours let alone a week. Read the reviews to see what other people are saying and if you like it please tell your family, friends and co-workers.
Who should use AVX? If you are looking for an application that provides hands-free operation of your phone then AVX is right for you. If you are just looking for an electronic friend to chat with then please go with one of the assistants. On the other hand if you want a real virtual assistant that has extremely useful functions that will make your life easier then give AVX a try.
AVX has all the functions you'd expect your assistant to perform plus some that you probably never knew were possible. Here is a list of some of the functions that you wont find in most of the competition:
★ Voice messaging, emails, memos and journals using your own voice
★ Reading and replying to incoming text (incl. Google Voice) and email (incl. Microsoft Exchange)
★ Reading and replying to incoming instant messages via Google Talk
★ Integration with Google+
★ Integration with Evernote
★ Integration with Tasker
★ Home Automation with INSTEON. Turn on the lights and appliances, open the garage door and a whole lot more, all with voice commands or scheduled or based on your location.
★ Time based reminders. Remind you to do something on a day and/or time.
★ Location based reminders. Remind you to do something based on your location.
★ Location based actions. Perform any function that AVX can do based on your current location. Have AVX automatically text your wife when you leave the office.
★ Time based actions. Perform any function that AVX can do on a set day and time
★ In-Car mode including wake up phrase and fully customizable function buttons
★ Custom voice shortcuts to your phone applications. Give your apps any name you want and open them using that name.
★ Voice bookmarks to your favorite web sites.
★ Activate just by shaking your phone
★ Works with all Bluetooth Headsets and most In-Car Bluetooth devices
★ Read and write NFC tags on compatible devices
★ Remote control your phone over Google Talk
★ Too many other features to list
For the full online manual please go to:
If you don't already have a third party text to speech voice that replaces the default Pico voice on your phone I recommend SVOX Classic. Their voices will work with any text to speech app on your device. Download the Free SVOX Classic to demo the voices.
AVX is English only. Please don't give 1 star ratings for not having your language.
Tags: voice xtreme, avx, avx widget, eva vs avx?, voice script, avx review, avx not working, avx keeps foreclosing, avx voice assistant, avx manual.
Video Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/Ausiguy1/videos
Command List: http://www.eva4android.com/quickstart
(50 stars)
(50 stars)
Thanks for a great app.
(50 stars)
I like the app but at times it starts beeping uncontrollably and I have no clue why. I have to force close it until I'm alone so it doesn't disturb my office co-workers.
(50 stars)
If i do anything on my phone since yesterdays google update AVX has started opening up and starting to talk with out prompt.. then when you shut it down it stutters.. very annoying.. have to uninstall till this is fixed, it does it even when i scan my starbucks card off my phone..
(50 stars)
Brilliant program the best yet - I use this regularly and would recommend it to anybody
(50 stars)
Some time to upload still waiting
(50 stars)
I do not know what to do without it I use it everyday


text:
In Da Club
Achieving a truly exquisite aesthetic involves mastering space, shape and lines -- and when Lotus UltraNightlife opened its doors at 1701 Wynkoop Street this past weekend, it definitely had the lines. A mack-daddy monstrosity of twisting, wriggling striped shirts and short skirts with two velvet-roped heads, the queue separated the VIPs from the ten-dollar-cover-shleppin' shmoes so eager to test Denver's latest ride that they resembled a crowd at Disneyland -- minus the Mouse ears. Inside Lotus's minimalist shui of orange blossom, sapphire and crimson hues, everyone was drippin' with chic. Noticeably absent, however, was any kind of stool or sofa where you could take a load off your Aldo stilettos -- except for the plush burgundy benches reserved for those fashionable enough to book a bottle-service table. Even more exclusive is Karma, the VIP-restricted lounge with its own bar and more bottle-serviced booths that's fenced off by a giant glass wall stretching up to the vaulted ceilings of Union Station. Plastered patrons can grudgingly gawk at the fitted suits trolling through this elite fishbowl, making Karma a scene to be seen. Open Tuesday, Fridays and Saturdays, Lotus is a grand-scale club alternative provided by the folks who brought you Blue 67 and Mynt. Quote of the night: "All these beautiful girls are walking by, and everyone is looking at their tits -- but I'm just checking out their tattoos."
Get the Music Newsletter
Keep your thumb on the local music scene with music features, additional online music listings and show picks. We'll also send special ticket offers and music promotions available only to our Music Newsletter subscribers.
Sponsor Content
More MUSIC News
- Mark Patterson Records the Musicians of the 16th Street Mall
Upcoming Events
Fit for an Autopsy and AbortedMon., May 18, 7 p.m.
The Early NovemberWed., May 20, 7:30 p.m.
Earth Burnt Black (Album Release)Thu., May 21, 8 p.m.
JB & the Moonshine BandThu., May 21, 8 p.m.
- Tickets
- Remembering Havok Guitarist Shawn Tyler Chavez
- The Untimely Demise of Boulder DIY Venue Goss House


text:
decent sleep anyone?
View Single Post
bob chaisson
Wharf Rat
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: RI
Posts: 64
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Rep Power:
The cushions in my boat appeared hardly used. I trimmed and added 3" of memory foam (the power knife is absolutely the way to go). That wasn't enough. I picked up another 3" pad and put a bedspread between them to prevent bunching and allow them to breath. Still not quite right. Added a old blanket underneath with one of those emergency thermal foils between the cushions and the blanket. Finally covered the whole thing with a fitted mattress pad. Perfect! The only problem is getting out of the darn thing,
1st. You don't want to.
2nd. You sink so far into it, you have to crawl on your belly to get out. Now I need grab rails on the overhead.
Back pain is gone. I think the pain was caused by two things, lack of comfort in the mattress and thermal draw through the hull, cause even with the mattress fixed, the pain didn't stop until I installed the thermal barrier.
One hand for the helm, one elbow for yourself!
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
bob chaisson
View Public Profile
Send a private message to bob chaisson
Find all posts by bob chaisson


text:
Jeff Bezos Calls Sales Tax Requirements On Amazon Unconstitutional 623
from the doesn't-want-to-be-an-enforcer dept.
So eliminate all exemptions for those above a certain income. No overseas stashes, no lower capital gains rate, no nothing. Attempt to hide or underdeclare a significant amount of income, you pay triple and do time.
Oh, you'd prefer to have a "residence" in Bermuda, would you? Enjoy your trip! Just sure you keep paying every nickel of your taxes from there, too. Traveling abroad remains much more pleasant if your passport doesn't get revoked with a wanted felon watch on it.
Those who have benefited most greatly from society can damn well pay most greatly for its upkeep. If they try to evade, society has every right to turn on them. No more accepting this "They'll duck it anyway, who cares?" If that's the case, get them to quit ducking it. Multibillionaires are notorious for demanding government handouts, but I imagine they'll draw the line at getting a mandatory vacation at Uncle Sam's expense for a few years, and they'll pay their damned taxes. They'll screech, but they'll pay.
Entropy isn't what it used to be.


text:
News from WTOP
News from the AP
Mike Causey
Shows & Panels
Shows & Panels
- Agency of the Month
- Business of Government Hour
- The CFO Agenda: Delivering value from financial transparency and audit efforts in the public and private sector
- Cloud-Driven Data Insights in Government
- CXO Surveys
- Disaster Resilience for America
- Federal News Countdown
- Government Perspectives on Mobility and the Cloud
- Reducing Risk in the Cloud
- Reimagining the Next Generation of Government
Shows & Panels
- AFCEA Answers
- American Readiness: Renewable Power and Efficiency Technologies
- Ask the CIO
- The Business Case for Cloud Computing in Government
- Cloud-Driven Data Insights in Government
- Connecting the Dots: Digital Authentication in Government
- Cybersecurity Game Changer: Real-Time Event Processing in Government
- Data-Centric Approaches to Government in the Cloud
- Delivering the Digital Government Mission
- Federal Executive Forum
- Federal News Radio's National Cyber Security Awareness Month Special Panel Discussion
- Federal Tech Talk
- The Future of Government Data Centers
- Government Perspectives on Mobility and the Cloud
- Industrialized, Interoperable and Insight-driven Federal Health Panel
- Innovation and Tech Superiority through Acquisition Reform
- Mitigating Insider Threats in Virtual & Cloud Environments
- Moving Agency Applications to the Cloud with PaaS
- Reducing Risk in the Cloud
- Security in the Age of Targeted Attacks
- Air Traffic Management Transformation Report
- The Business of Cloud
- Cloud First Report
- Data Driven Cloud Series
- Disaster Resilience for America
- General Dynamics IT Enterprise Center
- Gov Cloud Minute
- Government in Technology Series
- Homeland Security Cybersecurity Market Report
- The Intersection: Where Technology Meets Transformation
- Modern Mission Critical Series
- National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- The New IP for Federal IT
- The Social Platform Solution for the Department of Veterans Affairs
- Technology Insights
- The Cyber Security Report
- The Next Generation Cyber Security Experts
Shows & Panels
- Cloud-Driven Data Insights in Government
- Disaster Resilience for America
- F-35 Lightning II Program
- Government Perspectives on Mobility and the Cloud
- On DoD
- Pentagon Solutions
- Reducing Risk in the Cloud
- Reimagining the Next Generation of Government
- Transforming Business Operations at the Defense Department
NIST rewrites FISMA standards as cyber threats evolve
Monday - 3/5/2012, 6:18pm EST
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has issued major revisions to the Federal Information Security Management Act, which governs agency information security policies.
The revamped FISMA includes new guidance for insider-threat management, supply-chain risk and mobile security.
"The changes we propose ... are directly linked to the current state of the threat space — the capabilities, intentions and targeting activities of adversaries — and analysis of attack data over time," said Ron Ross, a NIST fellow and the agency's FISMA implementation project leader.
Ross joined In Depth with Francis Rose to discuss the FISMA additions.
"This has been a really big update for us," Ross said. "It's been a year in the making, and we took a complete scrub of the entire security-control catalogue looking at the current threat space."
There is also the addition of a new appendix on privacy and privacy controls to better balance security needs and the privacy of individual users, he added.
"The threat space continues to move forward," Ross said. "We're looking at a lot of data on cyber attacks, capabilities, intentions, targeting by adversaries. All that information is used in a cycle to update our documents ... So, we're always going to be trying to bring the best defenses to our customer we possibly can."
This story is part of Federal News Radio's daily Cybersecurity Update. For more cybersecurity news, click here.
Senate begins work on FISMA update


text:
Andrew Edwards | January 14, 2013 | Comments
What the bloated adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel can teach you about trimming down your analytics efforts.
I loved J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." All three of them - the books and the movies. I thought the movies were even better than the books. And the trilogy itself was a better read than its precursor, the single-volume "The Hobbit." However, I found "The Hobbit" movie considerably worse than the book.
And that's after seeing it twice (both times in 2D, so this won't be about 40 FPS or 3D or any technical aspects). Because the first time I saw it, I felt I must have missed something. "How could it be this pointless?" I thought. "Let me throw another 12 bucks at it and see if a second look improves its appeal."
In fact, I left long before they ran into old Gollum. I know you may have loved it - or may not have seen it. I could be totally wrong about it, but this is what I came away with: a sense that Mr. Jackson, surprisingly, had fundamentally missed the point.
What's this got to do with analytics? Only this: that major efforts in fail-mode have many things in common. So I will describe the ways in which Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" failed, in language digital analytics folks will find familiar.
No Key Performance Indicator
Better known as "What's the point?" OK, the dwarves wanted their gold. That's not good enough for an adventure. It isn't specific enough and isn't compelling enough (for the audience). Nor did it seem all that compelling for Bilbo himself.
When you define a key performance indicator, you are defining the single most important action you are hoping to draw out of your user. It should not be "make me successful." That isn't specific enough. You will need to dig deeper into what your actual page-by-page goals are, and determine the behavior funnels where you want to drive visitors - so that more of them come out hitting the button you want them to hit.
Full of Disconnected Episodes
What do the trolls have to do with anything? Or Radagast? Or the Pale Orc? Or the Necromancer? Or anything with anything? Maybe it will be revealed in one of the final two movies of the trilogy - but that's another problem, for if the first movie can't stand on its own as a complete tale, how will the other two? Also, it pains me to think of the rather slender virtues of the book being ballooned into a multi-year saga.
Your analytics effort should be coordinated. Too many efforts, even at the enterprise level, are start-and-stop affairs, with a rotating team of "experts" and team leaders; too often lacking an overall vision for what the effort is about. There are too many moving parts, too many cooks in the kitchen, too many goals being chased. Simplify and stick to the story. If you have defined your goal, then you can slim down the analytics effort and get insights more quickly. Never mind the pyrotechnics the vendor can perform on your behalf. One good story line is worth a thousand screaming orcs.
Too Long Getting Started
"I'm going on an adventure!" cries Bilbo, 40 minutes into the movie. It should have been the first line. We don't need to know that dwarves are boorish and polite all at once, and that they have used up a ton of resources before anyone knew what they were even trying to accomplish.
Your adventure should start right away with what tools you have now, measuring what you have now. I'm not saying don't carefully plan a major rollout. But delays are no one's friend. People lose interest; momentum flags; a long wait for results may find the audience has moved on to other things, or that you've waited so long that now you've missed yet another development cycle. So, do carefully plan. But get some effort in place now - basic, simple, straightforward - so you can benchmark. You'll be surprised at how illuminating your next set of numbers will be if you have something older to compare them against. And don't over-prepare. Remember, one of the best things about digital media is that it can be changed in a day - and so can your tagging and reporting. Go on an adventure. Today.
Too Many Monsters, Not Enough Story
Sure, "The Lord of the Rings" had plenty of them. Balrog was my favorite. But the monsters seemed woven into the movie in a way that drove the story forward. In "The Hobbit," we have mountains fighting mountains. But what for? As far as I can tell, it was mainly to deploy a shock-and-awe campaign of massive CGI weapons against the audience. And for a few moments, it worked. But I found myself feeling empty afterward. Lots of hardware, little point.
Analytics tools can be like that. They can measure just about anything these days. In fact, they can measure so much more than web activity that I've called this emerging field "convergence analytics"; and you can combine web data with social data with CRM data with call center data with…perhaps anything anybody can build a connector to. But what do you need to gain insights into your business? The tools are getting more complicated, and there are many more of them these days. Try not to get lost in an avalanche of battling mountain-monsters created by algorithms. You can still control this. By taking a paring knife to the report set, strategizing what you want to deploy, and paying attention to the key metrics that matter.
Focus on Key Actions
In "The Lord of the Rings," through all three movies, there was one key action that drove everything: getting that ring back into the fires of Mordor. In "The Hobbit" - I'm still guessing.
Analytics should be focused on the ring. Take control of the measurement of your key business drivers; focus on a clear outcome; do away with extraneous activity; slim down the team to those who can really contribute; don't get distracted by "features" in your toolkit: these are all key elements of success.
In movies and in marketing.
Gollum image on home page via justasc/Shutterstock.com.
On the heels of a fantastic event in New York City, ClickZ Live is taking the fun and learning to Toronto, June 23-25. With over 15 years' experience delivering industry-leading events, ClickZ Live offers an action-packed, educationally-focused agenda covering all aspects of digital marketing. Register today!
Andrew V. Edwards is a digital marketing executive with 20 years of experience serving large organizations, and has been an operating executive and digital marketing consultant since the 1980s. Currently he is a partner at Efectyv Digital, a digital analytics consulting firm. Andrew combines extensive technical knowledge with a broad strategic understanding of digital marketing and especially digital measurement, plus hands-on creative in the form of writing and design.
In 2004 Edwards co-founded the Digital Analytics Association and is currently a director emeritus. He has designed analytics training curricula for business teams and has led seminars on digital marketing subjects.
Besides writing a regular column about analytics for ClickZ, Andrew wrote the groundbreaking "Dawn of Convergence Analytics" report, which was featured at the SES show in New York (2013).
His book Digital Is Destroying Everything, published by Rowman & Littlefield, will be released on June 15, 2015.
June 23-25, 2015
July 9, 2015
August 4-6, 2015
August 10-12, 2015
September 8-10, 2015
Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce
This Magic Quadrant examines leading digital commerce platforms that enable organizations to build digital commerce sites. These commerce platforms facilitate purchasing transactions over the Web, and support the creation and continuing development of an online relationship with a consumer.
Paid Search in the Mobile Era
Google reports that paid search ads are currently driving 40+ million calls per month. Cost per click is increasing, paid search budgets are growing, and mobile continues to dominate. It's time to revamp old search strategies, reimagine stale best practices, and add new layers data to your analytics.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
12pm ET/9am PT
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
12pm ET/9am PT


text:
I have lots of truck pictures for you. Check out my album
Reference pictures
Started by carsntrucks4you, Jan 07 2007 11:31 AM
1 reply to this topic
Posted 07 January 2007 - 11:31 AM
#2 Guest_zebm1_*
Posted 24 February 2007 - 06:22 AM
Thankyou very much Michael. I have been looking all over tha web for detail info on tha Cummins and your reprint of tha Car Modeler article is a lifesaver.
Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou. ^5
Zeb :twisted:
Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou. ^5
Zeb :twisted: