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Few artists had the impact on Jamaica's dancehall scene as Sugar Minott. His releases provided the blueprints for the rise of the contemporary dancehall style, he was also equally influential as a producer, and his extraordinarily popular sound system helped launch numerous new DJs into the limelight.
Lincoln Barrington Minott was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 25, 1956. He began his career in the sound systems while still a child, working as a selector for the Sound of Silence Keystone outfit, before launching his own Gathering of Youth sound system just as he hit his teens. There, too, he carried on merely as the selector. However, in 1969, Minott decided to take the mike himself, not as a DJ, but as a singer, one third of the African Brothers roots trio, alongside Tony Tuff and Derrick Howard. The group initially made its way around the amateur talent show circuit, but eventually linked up with the Micron label. African Brothers released a number of singles over the next few years, including "Party Night," "Gimme Gimme African Love," and "A Di System" cut with producer Jah Bunny. The trio also began self-producing (its first attempt was "Torturing"), and then launched its own Ital label. By this time, the trio's Abyssinians influence was becoming prominent, as can be heard on "Righteous Kingdom," "Youths of Today," and "Lead Us Father."
In 1974, African Brothers cut "Mysterious Nature" with producer Rupie Edwards, which brought them to the attention of Studio One. Their debut song for that label, "No Cup No Broke, was also their last, and the trio split to pursue solo careers. (Tony Tuff would continue his cultural career before switching with great success to dancehall.) In 1987, the Uptempo label gathered up the African Brothers singles for the compilation album Collectors Item, crediting it to Sugar Minott & the African Brothers. Coxsone Dodd was keen to keep Minott, whose talents extended beyond vocals and into session work as both a guitarist and drummer. However, the artist had an even more innovative talent tucked away -- an extraordinary ability to compose new lyrics to old songs.
In a scene split between toasters and deep roots, Minott had invented an entirely new style and Dodd was quick to take advantage. It was pure serendipity, or incredible forethought, that the rhythms the pair used were ones that would soon be tearing up the dancehalls. It took a few releases for the Jamaican public to catch on, but by 1978, Minott had his first hit with the single "Vanity." More quickly followed and before the year was out, he released his debut album, Live Loving, which many credit as the first true dancehall album. It would revolutionize the entire Jamaican musical scene. Minott's follow-up album, 1979's Showcase, was equally revolutionary and included not just dub versions, but featured the hip new syndrums that would soon rule the dancehalls. Both albums also doubled as hits collections, and included such smashes as "Wrong Doers," "Oh Mr. DC," "House Is Not a Home," and such Niney Holness-produced chart-busters as "No Vacancy," "Give Thanks and Praise," and "Babylon."
In 1983, the Hitbound label gathered up a batch of the Holness-produced hits on With Lots of Extra, making up the numbers with extra songs that were equally good. The singer scored another major hit with "Never Too Young," produced by Prince Jammy, who also oversaw Minott's third album, 1979's Bitter Sweet. But that did little to prepare listeners for Minott's third full-length release that year, the phenomenal Ghetto-ology, a deeply roots album featuring such tracks as "Dreader Than Dread," "Never Gonna Give Jah Up," and "Africa Is the Black Man's Home." A superb dub companion remixed by King Tubby in one of his final projects accompanied the album, and in 2000 the Easy Star label appended this to Ghetto-ology's CD reissue. The album was the beginning of Minott's move into a dread sound. Black Roots, its follow-up, picked up precisely where its predecessor left off and continued down the deep roots path. However, Roots Lovers, also released in 1980, showed a seismic shift in direction as Minott moved strongly into the lovers rock arena, while still maintaining a roots approach. Minott's energy and enthusiasm seemed boundless and this year also saw the launch of his own labels, Youth Promotion and Black Roots. He debuted his new labels with the self-produced "Man Hungry" and followed it up with "Hard Time Pressure." That latter single was Minott's British debut and went down a storm. That, coupled with the success of Roots Lovers in a U.K. in the feverish grip of lovers rock frenzy, prompted the singer to relocate to London after he played Reggae Sunsplash that same year.
Minott may have been on the other side of the Atlantic but this did not put a dent in his release schedule, and new singles continued to appear with amazing regularity. Alvin Ranglin oversaw "Not for Sale," there was a clutch cut with Linval Thompson including "Run Come" and "Hold On," while Ranking Dread oversaw "African Girl," the title track from Minott's new album. It was Donovan Germain, however, who helped Minott achieve his first U.K. hit with a cover of Michael Jackson's "Good Thing Going." This brought a distribution deal with the RCA label for the smash hit follow-up album Good Thing Going. One of the masterpieces of the lovers rock era, Good Thing was to be Minott's last new album for two years, given that the market was now being glutted by compilations of older material. In the meantime, the singer released a string of seminal singles, "Lover's Rock," a cover of David Gates' "Make It with You" (a duet with Carroll Thompson), "In a Dis Ya Time," "Africa," and many more.
Meanwhile, Minott also returned to Jamaica to look after his labels. They were not merely vanity outfits, but real concerns, where the singer nurtured young talent. He financed his efforts by freelancing around the studios, cutting tracks for numerous producers and labels. But in truth, Minott loved the workload and would have inevitably been just as prolific even if he didn't have a business to support. He celebrated his return home to Jamaica in fine style with a stunning performance at Reggae Sunsplash in 1983; he would appear annually at the festival for the next three years.
Jamaica had undergone a dancehall revolution in his absence and Minott was keen to participate, releasing the Dance Hall Showcase album that same year. The singer was back in top form in 1984, releasing a trio of albums and a string of hit singles. Herbman Hustling was first off the mark and featured a sublime blend of dancehall styles and roots sensibilities, with a touch of lovers rock thrown in for good measure. Slice of the Cake was overshadowed by its predecessor, but was still a stellar dancehall record fired by the Roots Radics, while the Lloyd Barnes-produced Wicked Ago Feel It equally embraced both cultural and lovers themes. A fourth album was actually recorded with Sly & Robbie, although it did not appear until 1986.
However, the pairing did produce the single "Rub a Dub Sound Style," which predated ragga but certainly heralded the new style's imminent birth. Another trio of albums, Leader of the Pack, Rydim, and Time Longer Than Rope, arrived in 1985, along with a further string of singles. The latter two albums were both produced by George Phang and boasted the unmistakable rhythms of Sly & Robbie. There was also an excellent clash album with Leroy Smart, Award Winners, and a slew of singles. Somehow, Minott also found time to launch his own sound system, Youth Promotion, with Jah Stitch brought in as selector. Like his labels, the Youth Promotion outfit was a hands-on concern. Minott gave a host of hopefuls a crack at the big time, going on to record the best on his own labels. Ranking Joe, Captain Sinbad, and Ranking Dread all got their start there, while Abashanti, another artist mentored by the singer, was even brought to Reggae Sunsplash, where he appeared beside Minott in 1985 and 1986. The British label Uptempo's Presenting the Posse features a host of the sound system's talent and even adds some dub mixes from Peter Chemist as an added bonus.
Over the years, Minott's labels released cuts from the likes of Junior Reid, Tenor Saw, and Barry Brown, and while none would equal Minott's own, the label head gave as much attention to his artists as to himself. Sugar & Spice, recorded two years previously with Sly & Robbie and featuring the single "Rub a Dub Style," finally saw release in 1986, as did a number of re-recorded songs from Herbman Hustling. A new album also arrived in the form of the hits-heavy Inna Reggae Dance Hall, a classic record of ragga roots dancehall style. Then it was back to New York and a reunion with Lloyd Barnes for Jamming in the Streets the following year. A pairing with Gregory Isaacs resulted in the Double Dose album from the sweetest and smoothest vocal duo brought together on record.
An entire shelf-full of albums arrived in 1988. Minott recorded Buy Off the Bar with George Phang, and had a major hit with the title track, which boasted a fabulous rhythm courtesy of Sly & Robbie. Sufferer's Choice also features the duo's sharp rhythms; it was overseen by Peter Chemist, who created a fabulous mix of cultural cuts and lover's concerns. Lovers Rock Inna Dance Hall created a similar split of theme and sound, while Ghetto Youth Dem Rising and Sugar Minott & Youth Promotion also kept the singer's name on the street. Equally of note was that same year was African Soldier, a concept album concerned with the current state of the continent. It contained some of Minott's most passionate lyrics and emotive vocals, but was mangled by the synth-heavy arrangements and lightweight dancefloor pop production. Around this time, Minott linked with a teenaged hopeful named Frankie Paul on the Joe Gibbs-produced Showdown, Vol. 2, a showcase for both the veteran and the young superstar to be. Meanwhile, Black Roots released the Best Of, Vol. 1 compilation, bundling up a clutch of the label's releases. (In 1999, the Easy Street label would gather up two volumes' worth of Black Roots material, boasting both hits and unreleased tracks for the Sugar Minott's Hidden Treasures collections, albums that for once live up to their advertising.)
But by the end of the '80s, Black Roots was closed and Minott's star was starting to fade. The Boss Is Back suggested the opposite was true, while the upbeat Ghetto Child saw the singer flirting with an urban contemporary sound, but in the end, this album too just seems lightweight. Perhaps Minott had simply taken on too much or spread himself too thin, and his work was now suffering in the process. However, he continued to make the studio rounds and released some quite good singles, while a successful appearance at Reggae Sunsplash in 1989 boded well for the future. In the new decade, Minott recorded two albums for Jammys, 1990's Smile and the following year's A Touch of Class. While neither were totally disposable, they certainly weren't his greatest work. Perhaps in an attempt to shake things up, the singer recorded Happy Together, also released in 1991, and arguably his most adventurous album ever. Recorded in New York, London, and Kingston with a variety of musicians, the record is a blossoming of innovative musical hybrids, a true magical mystery tour. Run Things, two years, later was nowhere near as innovative. The following year's Breaking Free found Minott working with Tapper Zukie and was a strong return to form with some stunning cultural numbers.
Scientist oversaw 1996's International, an equally strong set, while the next year's Musical Murder and 1999's Easy Squeeze found the singer still a force to be reckoned with. In many ways, he was doing his best work on-stage, as proven by his performances at Reggae Sunsplash in 1992, 1995, and 1996. In the studio, meanwhile, he was cutting his best material on singles in collaborations with other artists: 1992's "Wah Them a Do," with former protégé Junior Reid, was a crucial cut; equally good was "Chow," a 1994 single that paired the singer with the gruff-voiced DJ Shaggy, while another notable release, "Wise Up," partnered him with Mutabaruka. In the 2000s Minott remained a popular live performer, with his studio work largely limited to guest appearances, although he released the occasional album as leader, including 2008's New Day, featuring appearances by Toots Hibbert, Sly Dunbar, Dwight Pickney, and Andrew Tosh. Sugar Minott had been diagnosed with heart problems in 2009, and died on July 10, 2010 following his admittance to a Kingston hospital after he had complained of feeling poorly. He was 54 years old.
Lincoln Barrington "Sugar" Minott (25 May 1956 – 10 July 2010) was a Jamaican reggae singer, producer and sound-system operator.^ Campbell, Howard (2010) "Reggae singer Sugar Minott dies at 54", Associated Press, 11 July 2010, retrieved 2010-07-12^ Peru, Yasmine (2010) "Godfather of Dancehall, Sugar Minott, dead at 54", Jamaica Observer, 12 July 2010, retrieved 2010-07-12^ Barrow, Steve and Dalton, Peter: "Reggae: The Rough Guide", Rough Guides, 1997, ISBN 1-85828-247-0^ Thompson, Dave (2002) "Reggae & Caribbean Music", Backbeat Books, ISBN 0-87930-655-6
After working as a selector on the Sound of Silence Keystone sound system, and then his own Gathering of Youth system, he began his singing career as part of The African Brothers in 1969, along with Tony Tuff and Derrick Howard. The group released several singles in the first half of the 1970s on labels such as Micron and their own Ital label, and were an early example of the Rastafari movement's influence on the Jamaican music scene, taking a clear lead from The Abyssinians. After recording "Mysterious Nature" for producer Rupie Edwards, the group recorded 1974's "No Cup No Broke" for Studio One, breaking up shortly after. Minott then teamed up with the producer Clement "Coxsone" Dodd, as studio apprentice at Dodd's Studio One, working as a singer, guitarist and percussionist, and soon began recording his own singles. Minott developed a talent for writing new songs to fit over existing rhythms (which at the time was common when singers performed live, but rare in the studio), often proving more popular than the original songs, pioneering an approach that would be central to the emerging dancehall style.
After a number of moderately successful hits for Studio One, such as "Vanity", "Hang On Natty", "Mr. DC", and "Jah Jah Children", his debut LP Live Loving made his name and increased his popularity, and is regarded as pioneering the dancehall style that would dominate the early 1980s. It was followed in 1979 with a second album, Showcase, which included his singles that had been omitted from the first album.
The Bittersweet album followed, and then the third album of 1979, Ghetto-ology, which saw a return to roots reggae. Roots Lovers (1980) saw a move towards lovers rock, which was a UK hit. He became a bigger star in the UK than in Jamaica, his self-produced "Hard Time Pressure" being a major UK reggae hit in 1980, leading Minott to relocate to the UK, where he became a focus for UK reggae.
Singles such as "Run Come", "Not for Sale", "African Girl", "Lovers Rock", "In a Dis Ya Time", "Africa" and "Make It with You" (with Carroll Thompson) were hits in the years that followed. "Good Thing Going" (a cover of a song originally recorded by Michael Jackson in 1971) was picked up for distribution by RCA and reached Number 4 in the UK Singles Chart in March 1981, leading to an album of the same name. The Herbman Hustling album saw a return to dancehall and roots reggae.
He released an album of recordings from Channel One Studios, With Lots Of Extra in 1983, collecting several hits from his time working with Winston Holness. While Minott was in England he discovered the group Musical Youth and released a number of successful Lovers Rock singles.
Returning to Jamaica, his Youth Promotion sound system performed regularly in Kingston's Maxfield Park, featuring Jah Stitch and newcomers who had been nurtured by his organization such as Ranking Joe, Captain Sinbad, and Ranking Dread. His Black Roots label featured his productions of these artists plus others such as Barry Brown, Tenor Saw, Little John, Tony Tuff, Barrington Levy, Horace Andy, and one of his discoveries from England, Trevor Hartley. Minott also produced early works by Nitty Gritty, Junior Reid, Yami Bolo, Colourman, Daddy Freddy and Garnett Silk, who recorded his first song for Minott.
Throughout the 1980s the hits kept coming. Able to encompass different styles from rough roots to sweet lovers, through to classic dancehall, he was an artist of some influence. In that period he was working for all the top producers in Jamaica including, Mikey Dread, George Phang, Sly & Robbie, Philip "Fatis" Burrell, Channel One, Prince Jammy, and Donovan Germain, as well as recording for United States-based Lloyd "Bullwackie" Barnes (the Wicked A Go feel It album from 1984). His biggest hits included "Herbman Hustling", "No Vacancy", "Jamming In The Street", "Rub A Dub Sound", "Buy Off The Bar", "Rydim", and "Devil's Pickney".
He linked up with Sly & Robbie for 1984's "Rub a Dub Sound Style" single, which is regarded as a prototype for the ragga style that developed in the mid-1980s.
Sugar Minott continued to record on his Black Roots label, Youth Promotion Label and for Major and Independent labels. His albums receive increasingly exciting reviews. He released over 60 albums and hundreds of singles.
Sugar is one of the artists who appeared on the (2006) record, Radiodread, released by the Easy Star label, he provided the guest vocals on the song "Exit Music (For a Film)".
Minott's desire for independence led him to leave Studio One in 1978 and form his own Black Roots Records label and Youth Promotion organization, the latter with the aim of helping young singers from the same ghetto background as himself. Minott also ran the Youthman Promotion sound-system, giving young performers their first public exposure. Youthman Promotion has new selectors working alongside the veterans of Major Stitch, Ragga Steve and Drifter, Daddy Ants, Mr Shorty and Jimmy Knuckles. The selectors most recently added to the sound are DiGeneral Starry B in 2007, alongside Poochiny and Jr War, who were added in 2012. Ragga Steve has taken full control of the sound with Earl Minott in the UK.^ Cite error: The named reference Thompson was invoked but never defined (see the help page).^ Cite error: The named reference Barrow was invoked but never defined (see the help page).^ Larkin, Colin: "The Virgin Encyclopedia of Reggae", Virgin Books, 1998, ISBN 0-7535-0242-9^ Cite error: The named reference Peru was invoked but never defined (see the help page).^ "Black Roots Records". Blackrootsrecords.com. Retrieved 2012-12-18.
Minott died on 10 July 2010 at the University Hospital of the West Indies in St. Andrew Parish, Jamaica, after being admitted earlier that day. The cause of death remains undisclosed. He had been affected by a heart condition since early 2009, and cancelled several performances in May 2010 due to chest pains.
In May 2012, a charity concert was held at his former home commemorating his birthday, with Minott's children (who include daughter Tamar, aka Pashon) joined by Bounty Killer, Sizzla, Beenie Man, Junior Reid, Ken Boothe and John Holt. Proceeds went to the Youthman Promotions Music Centre and other causes helping local poor people.^ Cite error: The named reference Peru was invoked but never defined (see the help page).^ "Sugar Minott dies aged 54", BBC, 12 July 2010, retrieved 2010-07-12^ Morgan, Simone (2012) "Not so sweet for 'Sugar'", Jamaica Observer, 22 May 2012, retrieved 2012-06-01


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As promised, businessman Mikee Romero submitted yesterday the deed of assignment where his company - Sultan 900 Capital Inc. - paid a whopping P100 million to acquire the Powerade franchise, making it the most expensive buy-out to date in league history.
Earlier, the franchise was reported (not by Bulletin) to be worth only P60 million but it was Romero himself who clarified that he forked out P100 million in order to acquire the franchise and fulfill his childhood dream of owning a PBA team.
When Rain or Shine (formerly Welcoat) entered the league in 2006, it paid a little over P30 million to take the franchise of Shell.
With the deed of sale now ready for scrutiny, the fate of Romero is now in the hands of the PBA Board of Governors which had sole authority whether to accept or deny his entry to the PBA family.
If given the green light by the Board, Romero intends to name his team as the Global Port Batang Pier.
The board, now chaired by Robert Non of Barangay Ginebra, has scheduled a special board meeting tomorrow at the PBA Office.
To get an approval from the board, Sultan 900 Capital Inc. needs a two-third vote.
So far, several PBA team officials have been supportive of the franchise sale, including former chair Atty. Mert Mondragon of Rain or Shine and Alaska representative Joaqui Trillo.
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"The commissioner will review it (documents), then he'll make a recommendation. If there are question, we'll evaluate the documents again that were presented, and then the board will discuss it (for approval)," said Mondragon.
Meantime, rookie applicants having second thoughts about turning pro have until noon today to withdraw their names from the list of candidates for the 2012 PBA Draft on Aug. 19 at Robinsons Manila.
The PBA is leaving a window open for amateur players who do not want to risk getting overrun by the huge amount of talent set to make the big leap to professional basketball.
At the Club 650 gym in Libis, Quezon City yesterday, 65 applicants, led by potential No. 1 pick Junmar Fajardo, Calvin Abueva, Clifford Hodge, Chris Tiu and Alex Christopher Mallari, underwent biometrics and agility tests from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.
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They might do it down the line. Purportedly, one of the problems is that it deals with a lot of elements that aren't hugely established in the Marvel Universe, yet at least. One of the kids is magic. Another is a Skrull. It would have been a little harder to do these sorts of things before Doctor Strange, or other movies dealing with these elements, I'd think. That and there might be some legal issues since Xavin is a Skrull and Molly is a mutant.
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Second, nobody has a "right" to a white-collar job. As long as the government is willing to pay some people to do nothing all day, this entitlement mentality will continue, for it is pervasive.
If one can't acknowledge the word "illegal" in the immigration debate, he or she shouldn't be allowed into the conversation.
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Gretel Hines: In the distant past, the U.S. had immigration quotas and strict requirements for immigration. The prospective immigrant needed a sponsor and a promise of a job, so that he or she would not be a burden on the state – the taxpayer. The host country set requirements under the laws and has primary responsibility to its own citizens.
Therefore, anyone who crosses borders "without permission" must be returned to his or her county of origin.
Permitting "illegals" to remain is a mockery to those who have fulfilled the requirements for legal entry. Worse, the government is now considering giving them amnesty, a pardon for their offense. Furthermore, it caters to a specific ethnic group, to garner votes. Does that mean voting requirements will also be changed?
Temporary guest-worker programs are an excellent idea. However, drawing from local sources such as the unemployed and college students should be used first.
Get beyond the ideological impasses
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Steve Bell: When we remove the labels from immigration and look critically at the economic aspect of migration, we have a sense of the need and inevitability of inclusion. Throwing the conservative tag of the "Latino problem" or the progressive "human rights" sticker on a complex dilemma just evokes ideological divides and gives us an impasse.
But as arch-conservative Ronald Reagan advisor and trickle-down economist George Gilder noted in a Wall Street Journal interview, "Without immigration over the past 50 years, I would estimate that U.S. real living standards would be about 40 percent lower." So let's talk about how immigrants benefit the economy.
A real concern for business is that as long as we have a need for the lower-paid jobs that migrant workers fill, businesses will not voluntarily stop the flow of workers seeking out those jobs. Nor will business quickly pay higher wages for those jobs. The reality is that higher wages would create not just an increase by demand for more immigrant workers but could also be a catalyst for wage price inflation. But the need for workers is real and is an economic issue.
The dilemma, then, is not whether we incorporate immigrants into our economy but rather how to do it without the name-labeling ideology and social divisiveness it creates. As long as progressives believe all immigrants want "only a free hand" and conservatives believe all immigrants want "only a free handout," we will be at loggerheads.
Look critically at economic implications and use facts, not opinions, to define the issue. Then stop the political pandering on both sides and get down to what matters: solving the business needs of immigration.


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Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions is a book by Lisa Randall, published in 2005, about particle physics in general and additional dimensions of space (cf. Kaluza–Klein theory) in particular. The book has made it to top 50 at amazon.com, making it the world's first successful book on theoretical physics by a female author.[citation needed] She herself characterizes the book as being about physics and the multi-dimensional universe.[1]
She comments that her motivation for writing this book was her "thinking that there were people who wanted a more complete and balanced vision of the current state of physics." She has noticed there is a large audience that thinks physics is about the bizarre or exotic. She observes that when people develop an understanding of the science of particle physics and the experiments that produce the science, people get excited. "The upcoming experiments at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN near Geneva will test many ideas, including some of the warped extra-dimensional theories I talk about." Another motivation was that she "gambled that there are people who really want to understand the physics and how the many ideas connect."[1]
Randall is currently a professor at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. However, she stays active in the field because she continues to study both particle physics and cosmology. She stays current through her research into the nature of matter's most basic elements, and the forces that govern these most basic elements. Randall's experiences, which qualify her as an authority on the subject of the book, are her original "contributions in a wide variety of physics studies, including cosmological inflation, supersymmetry, grand unified theories, and aspects of string theory". "As of last autumn, she was the most cited theoretical physicist in the world during the previous five years." In addition her most recent work involved extra dimensions.[2]
Her background research for the book, on the theories and experiments of extra dimensions and warped geometries, was published in the peer-reviewed Science magazine in 2002[3]
- Randall, Lisa (2006). Warped Passages: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe's Hidden Dimensions. Harper Perennial. ISBN 978-0-06-053109-6.
- Overbye, Dennis (1 November 2005). "On Gravity, Oreos and a Theory of Everything". New York Times. Retrieved 6 June 2009.
- ^ a b Lisa Randall. "Warped Passages by Lisa Randall". Retrieved 6 June 2008.
- ^ Lisa Randall. "Warped Passages by Lisa Randall - about the author". Retrieved 18 June 2008.
- ^ AAAS Science Magazine."Extra Dimensions and Warped Geometries". by Lisa Randall.


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From the Publisher"...a rich and thorough portrait that goes right back to turn-of-the-century America..." (Business Voice, March 2003)
The story of Watson's transformation of the disorganized, amorphous Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company into steamlined, world-famous IBM receives a spirited telling by Maney, a USA Today technology columnist. Access to previously unexplored records has provided juicy raw material, including letters and internal memos, to bring America's first celebrity CEO to life in this wart-sand-all biography: Watson (1874-1956) saw the strategic value of corporate culture early and was protective of what he built; Maney argues that the strength of that culture later allowed IBM to survive the potentially devastating effects of Watson's personality flaws. Charismatic, optimistic and generous, Watson was also self-absorbed and psychologically ruthless in getting things done his way. Hard to work for and unable to distinguish between the company and himself, he also behaved like a dictatorial CEO when wreaked havoc with his family. Watson's mania for overreaching peaked when he accepted a decoration from Hitler in 1937 under the deluded impression that Hitler woul d follow Watson's ca mpaign for world peace through world trade; according to Maney, that episode illustrates how out-of-control Watson's ego had grown. Yet, as Maney makes clear in this timely tale of the man who made information into an industry and discovered the power of corporate culture, "Watson wasn't just the best business story at the end of the 1930s; he had become a great American success story that captured the popular imagination." Agent, Sandy Dijkstra. (May).
Forecast: Maney's book should hold great appeal not only for avid business readers but also for devotees of the vicissitudes of financial dynasties. That appeal will be supported by a 75,000-copy first printing and a $100,000 ad/promo budget. (Publishers Weekly, March 17, 2003)
"...Maney has written a timely and authoritative biography. Without lapsing into hero worship, he presents a great, if flawed, man in all his humanity." (Business Week, May 12, 2003)
WHEN Thomas J. Watson Jr., who ran the International Business Machines Corporation during its climb to dominance in the computer industry, published his memoirs in 1990, he called the book "Father, Son & Co." His father - who had taken over a motley assortment of business machine companies in 1914 while awaiting sentencing on a criminal antitrust conviction - loomed large in the story. Indeed, one reason the book has become a business classic is surely its poignant, child's-eye view of the flawed yet fascinating father who created I.B.M. and brought it to the brink of the computer age before passing it to his son, who died in 1993.
The portrait of Thomas J. Watson Sr. in his son's memoirs had all of the misty myopia that accompanies any child's perceptions of a fearfully adored parent. One reviewer complained that "we hear too little of life within I.B.M. - and too much of Mr. Watson telling us how awful it was being his father's son."
A much more lively and nuanced picture of the senior Watson can be found in Kevin Maney's excellent new biography, "The Maverick and His Machine: Thomas Watson Sr. and the Making of I.B.M." (John Wiley & Sons, $29.95). Enriched by access to Watson's personal papers from the I.B.M. archives, the book brings this complex man to life and provides a clearer sense of how the I.B.M. culture took shape around one man's quirks, preferences and iron whims.
The company songs, the daily white shirts, the polish and pomp of corporate ceremonies - all of them were manifestations of Watson's own overcompensating insecurities. An awkward young man from a family with little money, he started out in a career that was the punchline of countless American jokes: the traveling salesman. Not until he was hired in 1896 by the National Cash Register Company in Dayton, Ohio, did Watson start to acquire the poise and polish that he would demand of his own executives decades later.
But his career at "the Cash," under the tutelege of its chairman, John H. Patterson, was very nearly his ruin. National Cash Register had a virtual monopoly in the manufacturing and sale of its product, which was becoming increasingly popular among American retailers. Unfortunately, the machines were built so solidly that they rarely wore out. Companies selling secondhand cash registers began to steal business from it.
So, in 1903, Patterson drafted Watson to run an elaborate scam. After ostensibly resigning from the company, Watson set up a chain of used cash register stores that was secretly backed by National Cash Register. By paying more for secondhand machines and selling them for less, Watson drove virtually all of Patterson's competitors out of business. He seems never to have doubted the legality of what he was doing. But when an angry ousted executive started talking to the Justice Department, the scheme figured in a 1912 federal grand jury indictment of Patterson and more than two dozen of his executives, including Watson.
In February 1913, Watson, Patterson and all but one of the other executives were convicted of criminal antitrust violations. Watson, newly married, faced up to a year in prison.
Somehow, in 1914, he nevertheless persuaded an unreconstructed trust-builder named Charles Ranlett Flint to hire him to try to save a rickety business-machine trust that Flint had assembled in 1911. The conglomerate included the Computing Scale Company of America, which made scales that calculated the price of products sold by weight; the International Time Recording Company, which made the time clocks on which workers punched in for the day; and the Tabulating Machine Company, which used punched holes in rectangular cards to sort information - "the forefathers of mainframe computers," notes Mr. Maney, a technology columnist for USA Today.
FLINT called this ailing hodgepodge the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company. And in a remarkable decision - one cannot imagine it being replicated in this post- Enron era - he hired the energetic and supremely confident convicted felon, Thomas J. Watson, to bring the company back to life. Watson, whose conviction was later overturned, succeeded beyond anyone's imagination, except his own. Seeing the future in his little tabulating-machine company, he invested lavishly in research and expanded wildly, even in the face of the Depression.
Mr. Maney observes that "Watson borrowed a common recipe for stunning success: one part madness, one part luck, and one part hard work to be ready when luck kicked in."
The book draws on extensive corporate records to capture Watson's self-absorbed monologues to his senior executives, giving the reader an immense sympathy for the men and women who endured them. With I.B.M.'s cooperation, Mr. Maney seems to have inspected every letter, memorandum and index card that passed through Watson's hands. But the bulkiness of the research only occasionally breaks through the elegant fabric of the storytelling.
Watson - a tyrant in the boardroom, a charmer on the dance floor, a sponge for sycophantic flattery, a genius at selling an idea - emerges as an infuriating, sometimes pathetic but always fascinating business icon. For those who loved "Father, Son & Co.," this is an essential and readable companion book. Call it "I.B.M.: The Prequel." (New York Times, May 12, 2003)
IBM for decades had a distinct corporate personality, and the leader in driving that culture was Thomas Watson, Sr. Other books have described this irascible man, yet this biography by a technology journalist uses recently discovered and wonderfully detailed corporate log books to flesh out his contradictory persona. Watson was a short-tempered tyrant who surrounded himself with yes-men and managed an increasingly complicated company by instinct. Yet he inspired loyalty and enthusiasm through his relentless optimism and willingness to hire ordinary young people and give them a chance. He made IBM one of the first companies to accept women in its training programs, in the1930s no less. And when managers resisted hiring the first women graduates of the programs, he angrily fired every man who graduated the same year. Maney notes that IBM's dominant position in a booming industry may have played a large part in persuading employees to tolerate Watson's unpredictable behavior. But the author's delightful anecdotes showcase the quirky, human side of what became a major knowledge-based company. (Harvard Business Review, May 2003)
"...excellent use of transcripts...should be recommended reading for anyone who seriously wants to be a business mogul..." (Economist, 10 May 2003)
"...formidable in its research, vivid, insightful and often hilarious..." (Management Today, June 2003)
"...an intriguing study of the man who made IBM, Thomas Watson..." (New Scientist, 7 June 2003)
Maney, a USA Today technology columnist, has written a superb biography of Thomas Watson Sr., who took over the small Computer-Tabulating-Recording (C-T-R) Company in 1914 and fashioned it into the giant corporation we know today as International Business Machines (IBM). Watson had come to prominence for his work at National Cash Register (NCR), but owing to his involvement in a federal antitrust case, was forced out of his job. This might have destroyed a lesser man, but not Watson, who quickly moved on to C-T-T. A lifelong salesman, Watson always paid close attention to his company's customers, but he also felt that employees were equally important, offering high wages and good benefits. Although his management style was often regarded as imperious, he is credited with founding IBM's famous corporate culture, which enabled the company to succeed. As he aged, be became increasingly stubborn and brooked no dissent, which led to some terrible misjudgments, most notably his involvement with IBM's German subsidiary and receipt of a medial from Nazi Germany. But his successes far out-weighed his failures, and Maney has done a splendid job of getting inside his subject and bringing the enigmatic Watson and his contributions richly to life. Highly recommended for biographical and business collections. 'Richard Drezen, Washington Post News Research, New York (Library Journal, June 15, 2003)
"...it's the definitive work to date..." (Focus, July 2003)
"...a compelling account of one of the twentieth century's most important business leaders..." (Information Age, June 2003)
Thomas Watson Sr.'s first really public achievement was a conviction (overturned) and jail sentence (never served) for running a dirty-tricks operation at National Cash Register. He paid himself better than any other chief executive in the country. He kowtowed to Hitler. He crippled his own company's machines so that he could later make customers trade up to faster, better, pricier models. And he built IBM into the most important technology company of the century. For this book, USA Today writer Maney was given access to a seldom seen trove of papers accumulated by Watson, who ran IBM from 1915 to 1952. The Maverick makes the CEO's achievement-pressing on with the business of growth even through war and the Depression-stand out clearly, and deftly humanizes the man without ever sugarcoating or apologizing for him. -Mark Gimein (Fortune, July 7, 2003)
"...Overall, this is an intriguing biography. Presented in a way that is often vivid and humorous..." (European Business Forum, Autum 2003)


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In my previous review thread on the Sonos Play:3, I covered unbox and setup minutiae. In this wrap-up post I'll cover setting up dual Play:3 speakers in a left/right configuration, the new Sonos iOS control app, and consider the strengths (and a few weaknesses) of the new wireless speaker system!
Clock apps are popping up all over, and though I didn't have much time this week (pun intended) to play my 2 current fav games in the app world--namely Jet Car Stunts, and Pinball Magic (alas, I completed all the tracks in Paper Racer)--I did have time to check out 2 new clock apps and a cool flying game. Globaclock is an interesting way to keep world time zones straight, and Talking Jelly Clock is just, well weird. Breitling Reno Air Races is mucho 3-D racing fun...!
Do not ask why you should (unless you have a fear of flying), just go get this game. Free, with high-quality graphics and superb flying action, Breitling Reno Air Races is free, and newly updated with bug fixes and many new features to buzz over (see what I did there?)... Ok, that was lame, but the game is great... Read on for full release info...
Travel. Who has the time? Most of us working stiffs don't get much vacation time, so when you do, you want to make the most of your trip, right? Find all the best spots, and not miss anything important. So, you need to do your homework, and take along a guide that knows all the secrets, ins/outs of your destination. If that destination is Europe, you will want to review and take along Rick Steves' free travel app.
I have done a number of reviews (simply search our site for "Sonos) on the Sonos S5 wireless music system, and am also a proud owner. I really can't rave enough about the product. It's simply the best portable home music experience I have encountered. One minor complaint I have is that the S5 is a bit bulky. Now Sonos has released a smaller speaker model dubbed the Play:3. It has all the wireless good stuff inside that the S5 has, but in a compact footprint. I'll be reviewing one soon to see how the sound stacks up, but in the meantime, you can check out the press release and some YouTube action on the Play...
iLounge recently reviewed the Bonjiovi DPS app, and gave it a positive review (B-), so figured I would check it out (esp. being free). I agree that the app improves iOS sound quality, at least coming out of my iPad (due to Digital Power Station's real-time audio re-mastering), but maybe not enough really to make me give up the built-in player apps. In other "what I played" news, Paper Racer and Jet Car Stunts are still my picks for casual game time. Read on for my review of the free DPS app.
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Scott Sunderland's Tour Diary
Cyclingnews' longest contributing diarist Scott Sunderland is taking part in his second Tour de France in 2004 as part of the versatile Alessio-Bianchi team. Scott's role will be mainly to help Pietro Caucchioli, but he also hopes to have a few opportunities for stage wins. Once again, he'll be providing his highly experienced viewpoint on the Tour, its riders and anything else.
No surprises; well, maybe just a few...
Prologue - July 3: Prologue Liege ITT, 6.1 km
This morning, I went for a quick spin and the legs felt better then what they have been. The hard training I did earlier in the week left me a touch tired the last couple of days, but I felt refreshed today.
I was first off from the team and the eighth rider out of the starting blocks - which was fine by me because I could get it over and done with. It made it a bit more of a relaxed afternoon, rather than starting late and watching everyone else ride - that really builds up the nerves.
I got going and gave it some stick, I possibly started a bit too quick. When I did the warm up laps at 3:00pm, the wind wasn't as strong as it was an hour later. I really butted against it in the last couple of kilometres. The good thing is that I felt the power was there.
It was a good circuit with just one hairpin in it, all the other corners were quite smooth. There were huge crowds, people lined all the way round the course, both sides. I heard plenty of supporters yell "Go Scotty; Go Aussie". Among such a big crowd in Europe, it's always nice to hear the calls of supporters.
The race
The overall result was not that surprising. Cancellara has been doing very well in the TTs all along.
And praise for Lance to pull that one out too - I think he surprised a few. Since the Dauphine, he has really freshened up. He had the gloves off today!
By the same token, people shouldn't question Jan yet. He's given away a few seconds, sure, but he's still up there. Heras was a bit disappointing, but Mayo was OK. He was a size smaller than in Dauphiné though. He put some time into Armstrong in Dauphiné prologue. Now he's quite a bit behind. Simoni? I think he's only here for stage wins.
With the sprinters it will be interesting. Danilo Hondo and Tom Boonen have put themselves right up there, as has Cipo - we've not seen him since the Giro but he lashed out today. Thor Hushovd too. He's not as strong for the finishing sprints but he'll be up there for the bonus seconds.
The parcours is a little bit like Liège-Bastogne-Liège tomorrow, and if this wind keeps up it will be very hard. All in all, being the first road stage of the tour, it's not going to be a "traditional" flat stage... IT will be even more nervous than usual. I think it's going to be a very solid day for the riders riding for the yellow jersey. People will see very tactical racing
Someone put it to me today about the number of Aussies in the Tour (nine starters). With that many we could actually field our own pro-outfit! We have more than the Belgians, Dutch, Americans... and they all have their own teams. It's about time we found an Aussie sponsor to put a squad together. The depth is certainly there!
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Pieces of YouIt was early Saturday morning, just to the point that sunlight was barely starting to light the eastern part of North Carolina. A young man sat in his house, barely opening his eyes to a new day and the new event to behold in it. Stretching thoroughly, he sat up out of bed and wandered his home. He lived by himself, barely out of his 20's and thriving. The empty house echoed with his footsteps as he trudged into a smaller room. It had 2 chairs in it, one was an older couch starting to lose its color. Both chairs faced an almost blank wall except for a television and some band poster. He shrugged and flopped down on the couch and simply sat there, nothing to do yet that day and he was going to enjoy having some time where he wasn't busy running around. The boy delivered magazines as a job, so days where he was allowed down time were almost like a blessing.Pieces of You in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
Sighing contently, he pulled a magazine off the top pile next to his couch. If there were ever any extras in his deliveries, he got
Pieces of You ch.3Morning came fast for the young singer, much faster than he certainly would have liked anyways. Shifting over slowly, he glanced over his shoulder to see Joey sleeping peacefully. The small boy looked completely relaxed, lips parted lightly just enough to take in long breaths of air before exhaling and letting it trace over said lips once again.Pieces of You ch.3 in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
Wednesday was sure to be quiet, shifting off his bed so that it would transfer his movement to the boy behind him and wake him up. Once he had fully stood up, he silently wandered through his house until he was far enough away he could carry on normally without waking Joey up.
While the singer brewed some coffee, trying to wake up his senses for the day ahead of him, his mind trailed back to the drummer sleeping in his bed. Joey was certainly not what he had expected the man to be like. It wasn't a bad thing at all, hell Wednesday liked it most about him. He enjoyed knowing that someone shared his similar views on music and clothing style
Love At First Fright ch.13Several rounds of stupid truth or dares later, the boys were finally starting to get creative with their questions or dares. Mostly getting filthier with each person that passed.Love At First Fright ch.13 in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
"OK OK " Joey let out a small giggle, swaying from the toxic effect of the drink on his young mind.
"Acey, truth or dare." He finally managed to get out. They had long past stopped drinking on the vodka. They found that 7 shots was more than enough for them. Two of them had already thrown up, but simply washed away the taste with water and resumed playing with the others.
"Truth." He nodded confidently. He had learned after the first few dares that it was much safer sticking to truths.
"Wuss." Ben rolled his eyes, earning a snort from the other teen.
" Ok, so have you ever had a wet dream about another guy?" Joey rose an eyebrow and chuckled softly, his normally pale cheeks tinted pearl pink from the alcohol. The other teen let dreads fall over his face as his cheeks flushed a deep red almost matching sai
Pieces of You ch.2*12:46 later that day.*Pieces of You ch.2 in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
Wednesday sat on his couch, trying to concentrate on whatever show was flashing across his television's mind. He prayed that some how, it would help the time move faster than it was. To him, every minute felt like an hour while waiting for Joey to show up at his door. It was so close he could almost taste his own anticipation, seeping through his skin and sinking deep into his brain. Hastily, he turned off the television. It wasn't helping in the least so why have it on?
Groaning loudly, he leaned sideways and flopped onto his couch. Curling up to the point of being comfortable, Wednesday closed his eyes and just sat there. After a few minutes, his brain started kicking into high gear again, absolutely consumed with thoughts about this drummer. What did he look like? Sound like? Was he nice or pissy? So many things popping up, he almost wanted the man to get here just so he could end his agony.
After keeping his eyes closed for a while, he started to feel his fe
Love At First Fright ch.1A late fall breeze blew by as an older boy walked slowly down the side of the road. It was early morning, everyone was going to school around this time including him.Love At First Fright ch.1 in Introductions & Chapters More Like This
"Corey! Hurry up man, we're gonna miss first period!"
James yelled from far down the sidewalk. He jogged backwards as he yelled at the other boy. Corey let out a long sigh, watching his breath form in the morning air. He really didn't care if he got to class on time, yeah he minded actually getting to the class itself but not so much the time bit.
As they walked through the front doors of the high school, he was suddenly grabbed from behind and pulled into a tight hug from Chris who at some point in time snuck up behind them.
"Hey Taylor! I called you like, 5 times last night. Where were you?" Chris released the older boy and all three began walking down the hallway.
Corey just shrugged his shoulders "Guess I didn't hear the phone "
James rolled his eyes sarcastically. All three sat talking in f
Don't Go Breaking My HeartWednesday and Joey stepped into the recording studio, to find that there was nobody there. No Roman, no Jack, no Racci - not even Mad Manager was lurking around. All that was there were two microphones. One microphone was blue, the other was red. Wednesday looked at the microphones, wondering why they were there. Wednesday and Joey had always been ones for playing practical jokes on the other band members, and they did say that they would have their revenge. But why no flour? Why no bucket of ice? Why no whoopee cushion? Why just two, ordinary microphones you'd find in on a karaoke machine.Don't Go Breaking My Heart in Humor More Like This
But that's exactly what it was.
A karaoke machine.
They'd set it up for them to duet. Wednesday was blazing with rage.
"IS THIS SOME KIND OF JOKE?!" he roared, his fists clenched. He was ready to kick someone's face in - preferably Mad Manager's.
"Wed...what's wrong?" Joey touched his shoulder to calm him, but Wednesday was having none of it. He was furious with Mad Manager. He and Joey may be joker
Saturday NightIt was another Saturday night on their tourbus. They just finished a concert and boarded the bus to travel to the next venue. Most of the members were already asleep in their bunks. Their bodies drained from the work they put in their performance.Saturday Night in General Fiction More Like This
Corey was just about to go back into his own after he grabbed the water he desired but he saw a low light radiating from the living space. He wasn't really surprised and already knew who would be the insomniac still awake at 2:33 am in the morning. He also identified the changing color of the light as the televisions flickering screen.
Just then he noticed small sounds coming from that direction. He was curious what the little drummer was watching and decided he wasn't really sleepy so he carefully manoeuvred through the messed up place they call bunk floor towards the makeshift living room.
He was greeted with a rather cute picture. Their small drummer was slouched on the couch his eyes a bit widened from fear but nonetheless glued to the mo
EgoI take another sip out of the bottle.Ego in General Fiction More Like This
We started it a few hours earlier. As sure as my lips touched it yours did too.
I would call that a kiss.
One of our closer moments. At least when anybody could see.
Now I'm sitting here alone. You have gone to bed earlier. I know you expected me to follow you but tonight I didn't feel like screwing each other.
I know I shouldn't be drinking.
Hell. I was sober before we met again.
But like any other resistance I could have put up you only needed to handle me the bottle you were drinking and I would put all my rules aside.
You were always like that.
You loved it like that.
It's like you were a complete different person when we were truly alone. You would push your careless attitude and disinterest aside and your eyes would shine with affection.
You would be gentle and afraid to do something wrong.
You would treat me like an angel.
But as soon as we would leave that bedroom you'd go back to your rock star image.
I don't understand why you would need
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The "First Car Program" program will be launched during the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2013 to be held on April 4-7 at the World Trade Center, bank officials said in a recent briefing.
"We are very excited to introduce our First Car Plan at the 2013 MIAS. We want to effectively respond to the needs that we see in the market and encourage our young professionals to bring home their dream cars at this time when the country is experiencing a stellar economic performance," said BPI Family Bank president Teodoro Limcaoco.
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BSE:532648 | NSE:YESBANKEQ | 58888:yesb | IND:Finance - Banks - Private Sector | ISIN code:INE528G01019 | SECT:Banks
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In FY 2013-14, the Indian economy showed signs of cautious optimism.
In the second half of the fiscal year under review, the Indian economy received an impetus through infrastructure project approvals by the Cabinet Committee on Investments (CCI) and moderating trajectory of inflation.
With the US economy gaining momentum, the Federal Reserve gradually reduced the economic stimulus program in 2013 which impacted emerging market countries with a high current account deficit. The result was that India witnessed a capital outflow of US$12.6 billion from its domestic equity and bond markets between May 2013 and August 2013, the rupee depreciating by about 16%.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stepped in to address the currency instability through the introduction of several measures including the increase in interest rates and tightening liquidity. The RBI also provided unconventional dollar swap windows to public sector oil marketing companies (for oil imports) and banks [for FCNR (B) deposits and Tier I Capital] for a limited period till November 2013.
The Indian banking industry faced corresponding challenges due to the economic slowdown, as a result of which asset quality preservation took precedence over growth requirements. Though the warning signals subsequently subsided following expectations of improved policy measures and robust government initiatives, commercial banks engaged in cautious lending.
YES BANK sustained its growth through an enduring commitment to Business Excellence, while improving quality and customer delivery models. This resulted in healthy and balanced growth across all parameters including non-interest income, stable cost-to-income ratios, increasing branch and ATM footprint, human capital and best-in-class asset quality even as the external environment remained challenging.
Since inception, it has been YES BANK''s constant endeavor to establish a robust Corporate Governance framework was in fullest conformity with the regulatory requirements of the RBI, the BR Act and the Companies Act, among others, helping establish best-in-class practices within the Indian banking system. Towards the foregoing, the Bank also expanded the constitution of its Board by appointing two additional Independent Directors Mr. Saurabh Srivastava and Mr. Vasant V Gujarathi. The newly- appointed Directors bring significant experience in the area of policy making, supervision and strategic direction, having worked with international and Indian firms across technology/ audit and stakeholder relationship management. We are optimistic that these inductions will add considerable to YES BANK''s Board of Directors on the one hand and increase the presence of Independent Directors on the Board to 70% on the other, strengthening the Bank''s governance commitment.
The Board, in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, constituted a Corporate Social Responsibility Committee comprising a majority of Independent Directors. The functions of the Committee comprise the formulation and recommendation of a CSR policy, which indicate the activities to be undertaken by the Bank; and also institute a transparent monitoring mechanism for the implementation of recommendations.
Technology has been a key differentiator at YES BANK , and the Bank has received many awards & recognitions in this regard. In conformity with extant RBI circulars, an IT Strategy Committee was constituted to provide strategic inputs to review and amend the aligned corporate and IT strategy and ensure that the IT architecture complemented the Bank''s business model.
During the year under review, the Board of Directors endeavoured to extensively engage with the top and senior management leaders of the Bank during various committee meetings of the Board. Such engagements have provided the Board with an opportunity to mentor and groom the Bank''s leadership to take on additional responsibilities, and also align them strategically with the Vision of the Bank.
All the above steps taken during the year under the overall guidance of the Board of Directors ensured that YES BANK continued in its chosen path of evolving its organizational character as the ''Professionals'' Bank of India''.
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Festive Biscuit Strips
16 Sep 2011
|Self rising flour
|2 Cup (32 tbs)
|All purpose flour
|3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
|Ground cinnamon
|1 Teaspoon
|Cold butter
|3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs) (No Substitutes)
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Chopped cranberries
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (Fresh Or Frozen)
|Chopped orange
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (Navel Type)
|Crushed pineapple
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs), drained
|Chopped maraschino cherries
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (1/4 Cup Red And 1/4 Cup Green)
|Confectioners' sugar
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
|4 Teaspoon
In a bowl, combine flours and cinnamon.
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add milk, stirring with a fork until mixture forms a soft dough.
Fold in the cranberries, orange, pineapple and cherries.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 4-5 times.
Pat into a 13-in x 9-in rectangle.
Cut into 3-in x 1-in strips; place on greased baking sheets.
Bake at 425° for 11-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over strips.
Serve warm.
Recipe Summary
Difficulty Level:Easy
Course:Snack, Fruit Dessert
Preparation Time:10 Minutes
Cook Time:20 Minutes
Ready In:30 Minutes
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The comments by a former official of CAG over the report on 2G spectrum allocation on Friday kicked up a row with Congress President Sonia Gandhi suggesting that BJP had been exposed while the government demanded answers from Parliament's PAC chief Murli Manohar Joshi over his alleged role.
Mr. Joshi, a senior BJP leader, rejected allegations by R P Singh, former Director General, Posts and Telecommunications in CAG, that he had tried to influence the outcome of the 2G report and questioned why the official had not spoken about it in Public Accounts Committee (PAC) when he appeared before it.
"Yes, certainly I think so," said Ms. Gandhi when reporters here asked whether BJP had been "exposed" by Mr. Singh's comments.
Information and Broadcasting Minister Manish Tewari said Mr. Joshi as also Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) should clear the air on the issue.
"The issues raised by R P Singh, former DG, P&T, in CAG are very germane. What is extremely important is that in May 2010 when the draft report was prepared, the loss was quantified at Rs 2,645 crore, but in November 2010 when the report was presented in Parliament, this loss jumped to Rs 1.76 lakh crore. How did this leap of faith take place?" Mr. Tewari told reporters.
Giving a twist to the allocation row, Mr. Singh has said a report prepared by him contained no losses on account of 2G spectrum allocation and questioned CAG's estimates of presumptive loss of Rs 1.76 lakh crore.
"After completing the audit of Ministry of Telecom, which was under my direct charge, I prepared a draft audit report covering each and every aspect ... My report did not contain any loss figure," he had said on Thursday.
Mr. Tewari wanted to know as to who was responsible for increasing the presumptive loss figures and said this issue should be addressed by CAG.
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My reconnection with Jonathan Rachman……………
|November 11, 2014
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Life is funny as it is filled with what I call "foreshadowing." Much like in any good movie, your life can unfold with little messages along the way, be it a run into an old friend or an enormous connection with a stranger.
I had the latter occur back in 2001 or 2. My daughters used to have a tree frog that was fed live crickets. Each week we would have to stop at the aquarium on Clement Street and purchase one dollars worth of these little fellows–about 10–that would typically escape in the back seat.
As they got older, we would put the crickets in the car and walk around Clement at which point I stumbled over an amazing store: FleurT. I remember thinking at the time I had never seen a store like this in America, only Paris. It was a combination gorgeous flower shop and home for flea market finds never available this side of the Seine! Just to see old chalk boards and zinc light fixtures would tickle me! I quickly befriended the owner and– I'll never forget– almost scrunched my nose visibly at my fascination with him.
He was shiny and elegant, a true gentleman with French pedigree. I remember the sparkle he had, his kindness may have trumped my intrigue.
Now we fast forward many years, and the handsome shop owner, Jonathan Rachman, had hit his stride and gave me a call to discuss branding and content marketing. His shop had now closed, only after he supplied Oprah, Marc Jacobs and Sara Jessica Parker with flowers and full-blown events. In the ten plus years we have been out of touch, he has designed for hoteliers and the glitterati of San Francisco, but he still maintains his poise, elegance and personal style.
I'm proud to call him my friend and now client. Here he speaks on behalf of his latest project:
The Cheese Barn at the Napa Showhouse. It's worth the drive if you can make it in the next week, but if not, at least you can enjoy the passion and poise that exudes out of this lovely, gentle man.
COLD SPRINGS CRUSH 2013: WINEMAKING vs. FILMMAKING
|October 17, 2013
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Cold Springs Crush 2013 JPP Version from Jaded Palate on Vimeo.
The one thing that I kept thinking about while watching such back-breaking work, was how throughout the year, the vineyard owners, managers and winemakers take such gentle care of their vineyards. Then, in one sweeping and harrowing evening, these guys come and rob the precious fruit that had been nursed like babies since seed. Such a dichotomy of actions.
We can't wait to follow these grapes as they get turned into the most deliciousness of elixirs, and, of course, follow our friends at Cold Springs Vineyards to create a piece from start to finish. Here's a tease for now.
Time to clean the cameras.
Rethinking Perceptions of the Homeless in San Francisco…..
Although I have conducted hundreds of interviews with a wide range of fascinating people, I have never been so nervous as the day we offered to produce a piece for North Beach Citizens (NBC) and I had to interview the homeless. NBC is a magical place in San Francisco that picks people up off the street, feeds them daily, provides them fresh clothes, offers a shave and a haircut, and then proceeds to help them find housing or medical aid, insurance or whatever else necessary to give these folks a chance to function as real citizens in San Francisco. The… more
Meet the Clif Family, and their latest "bar," Velo Vino.
We knew that Clif was known for bars: Clif Bars, Mojo Bars, Luna Bars, but now a wine bar? Who would ever believe that some toasted oats and rice crisps would lead to this? When we created this piece for Gary Erickson, founder of Clif Bar and his wife, Kit Crawford, we got a whole new view of their character and vision. First, did you know Gary started his career in a bakery? Yup, emulating his mom who was a great cook. His idea was to make a better tasting, more food-like energy bar rather than stuffing down his sixth… more
Oui, Oui! JPP Goes French!
Here in the Jaded Palate Productions studio, we had the pleasure of interviewing 2 more fabulous servers for our lovable Wait-a-Minute series. The difference being, both Thierry and Benedicte are from France and they surely had a few things to teach us from across the pond. According to our subjects, Americans are far less professional than the French. In France, serving is not just a job (after all the word restaurateur comes from the French word "to serve,") it's a lifestyle, a career and a well-respected position in the eyes of their customers. Servers are well-versed in the food preparation,… more
The Search for Santa Claus
by Marc Gamboa When I first learned that we were going to Houston to produce a video for The Alexander Group, I was pretty excited because I had never been there before. Being a sports fan, I knew of the Houston Texans, the Rockets, Astros and was a big fan of Earl Campbell of the late Houston Oilers. I thought, it's Texas, home of big steaks, BBQ, dust, horses, cowboy hats, boots and pick-up trucks. Boy, was I wrong. Houston is pretty cool. Warm, humid, modern, hip and lots of Mercedes and Porsches. No cowboys riding horses here, Houston is the third largest city… more
Cooking My Way Back Home: The Real Story
"Cooking My Way Back Home: The Real Story" As our first documentary-style piece on chefs, "the real story" is the best way to explain both what Mitchell Rosenthal's cookbook, "Cooking My Way Back Home" is about, while also defining what we at Jaded Palate believe in. "Cooking My Way Back Home: The Real Story" Rosenthal's cookbook project presented us an opportunity to showcase what we do best: getting to the essence of our client's character. Mitchell is a man of heart, filled with passion and dedication to his life's career. By following and filming him in several aspects of his… more
Just put the F*cking Turkey in the Oven
Produced for Tante Marie's Cooking School Mary Risley of San Francisco's 'Food Runners' shows you how to roast a Thanksgiving turkey and prepare the gravy in her own style! more
The Insanity of Going F*cking Viral
The Insanity of Going F*cking Viral by Faith Wheeler I must begin this piece by admitting that I usually don't curse, well, at least never in writing. I'm far above the expletives to explain my level of thinking: in fact, I believe a good wordsmith should never have to fall prey to the profane, more plebian ways of explanation to describe a well-thought out point. Now, having broken my own rules, I'll explain. Our media campaign for client and friend Mary Risley, owner of Tante Marie's Cooking School: "Just Put the F*cking Turkey in the Oven" went crazy over the… more
The fun of making mini-movies, not videos
When Jaded Palate Productions, LLC was created in September of 2010, it was unclear what we would first contribute. I mean, three decades of advertising experience was being merged with two and a half decades of gifted cinematography and decades of graphic and internet expertise. What we've found 18 months later, is while rather versatile, there is nothing that hits the spot like capturing the essence of a client's business through a little minumentary….or short profile piece. When we created "Cooking My Way Back Home: The Real Story" for Mitchell Rosenthal we knew we loved this business. (Watch it if you haven't.) And now, producing this little "tell all"… more
The Making of a Mole Hill
I don't think your average person can imagine what it takes for a small company on an even smaller budget to create a mere one minute and fifty four seconds of broadcast quality video, so I'm here to share with you our Mole Hill story. First you rent equipment: lights, cameras, various-sized lenses, apple boxes, and drag them into a SUV. That seems easy enough, but there are 11 articles– one set of hands. On the way up to Napa you pick up your LA-based creative collaborator who contorts himself into the smallest spot left in the car, practically the trunk,… more


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Put your basic woodworking skills to good use to create this lovely fireplace screen, which can be easily customized to match any decor.
- Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Primer - White (#51315)
- Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint - Hunter Green (#52001)
- Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint - Mountain View (#53548)
- Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint - Burgundy (#52118)
- 4 pieces of ¾" poplar cut 9.25" wide by 32" high
- 4 pieces of ½" half-round molding cut in 9.25" lengths
- 16 decorative wood reliefs from Walnut Hollow No. 16301
- Floral wallpaper
- Wallpaper paste
- Three pairs of hinges
- Wood Glue
- Masking tape
- Tack cloth
- Plastic
- Screwdriver
- Screws
Prime the four panels of poplar and molding and sand lightly when dry, then wipe wood with tack cloth.
Spray several light coats of Burgundy on the molding and decorative reliefs.
Measure 18.5" from the bottom of the panels and draw a pencil line across all four panels. Take the plastic and tape it to pencil line to protect it from the spray paint.
On whichever side of the panel that isn't protected with the plastic, spray several light coats of the appropriate color.
When the panels, molding and decorative wood reliefs are dry, glue the molding to each panel and either clamp them or put weights on them.
Glue the wood reliefs in the corners of each panel on the top and put weights on them.
Cut out a floral motif or any other motif of your choosing and decoupage it to panels.
- Attach hinges.
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