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Despite unseasonal rains and hailstorms in a few agri-pockets and a threat of El Nino likely to harden essential food commodity prices, bankers and economists do not see any immediate spurt in interest rates.
The country has been hit by unseasonal rains and hailstorms in certain belts that have destroyed winter crops like wheat, jowar, bajra and strawberries, said a few market players dealing in commodities.
El-Nino, a current formation in the Pacific Ocean, largely causes drought-like situation and even excessive rains.
"Rain may be 96% of a 50-year average of 89 centimetres (35 inches) in the June-September period," said a Bloomberg report quoting two unnamed officials. "Actual rainfall may be 5% more or less than prediction," the report said.
But even the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) cannot predict what lies in store.
"There is no one-to-one correspondence between El Nino and monsoon. Merely looking at this one component (El Nino) to construe if monsoon will be affected adversely or enhance rainfall will be premature. The strength of El Nino is more a determining factor," said IMD official.
For the moment, the facts remain that unseasonal rains and hailstorms have destroyed winter crops.
States affected are Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.
In Maharashtra, unseasonal rains hit Mahableshwar and Osmanabad district on Sunday, said a farmer from Osmanabad.
The official data on the monsoon forecast and El Nino is expected in another three days.
However, an IMD official told dna that despite 100 years of data available with IMD it is insufficient to establish a co-relation between El Nino and monsoon.
Meanwhile, bankers and economists are awaiting more data before taking a call on domestic rates. The official weather communique would come after the general poll results but before the budget of the new government, probably by June.
"Till a clearer picture emerges on the monsoon and the new budget, interest rates are going to remain flat," said K Harihar, head treasury at FirstRand Bank.
There is a strong possibility that domestic rates could firm up if weather conditions turn adverse.
Given the close to 48% weightage on food in the consumer price index and the current crop failures due to unseasonal rains, inflation on account of food will be a bigger worry than growth say bankers.
"There is a growth-inflation conflict presently," said Moses Hardings, group CEO and chief economist at Srei Infrastructure Finance.
The RBI in it April 1 policy had already said the food prices were unlikely to soften from current levels. In fact subsequently, CPI in March hit a high of 8.31% from the previous month's 8.03%.
The 10-year benchmark rates are currently at 8.80%-9.10% and a push above 9.10% could be an indication of markets gearing up towards a higher rate regime.
"It is too early to comment on El Nino and its impact on interest rates or inflation at the moment. We need more data," said Hardings. "If the monsoon is satisfactory, the trend may well reverse," Hardings said.


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CLARION 'ÄĒ Dr. Brenda Dede, vice-president of Academic Affairs at Clarion University, said Wednesday evening'Äôs speaker could be described by many adjectives.
She'Äôs an author, a poet, a dancer and a Civil Rights activist 'ÄĒ and Wednesday, Dr. Maya Angelou graced the stage of the Marwick-Boyd Theater on Clarion University'Äôs campus, to an auditorium of 3,000 people.
'ÄúI'Äôm here, and I'Äôve come to say something,'ÄĚ Angelou said. 'ÄúAnd I won'Äôt leave until I say it.'ÄĚ
Angelou visited the university as part of its Mary L. Seifert Cultural Series, which served as the kickoff event for discussions on the 'ÄúRealities of Race,'ÄĚ the theme of the series.
'ÄúSomebody will find a way to obliterate the reality of racism, which is a blight in our country; she may be in the fifth row,'ÄĚ she said.
'ÄúSomebody will help us to be better neighbors in South America; he may be in the ninth row. Somebody'Äôs going to do it.'ÄĚ
Angelou said she planned to use poetry 'ÄĒ her own, and the work of poets she memorized as a child 'ÄĒ in the evening'Äôs conversation, because poetry is 'Äúthe rainbow in the clouds,'ÄĚ she said.
'ÄúIt has been for many people who don'Äôt know that that has been their rainbow,'ÄĚ she said.
Angelou said one of her first rainbows in the cloud was when her mother told her she was going to be a teacher, and that she was going to teach all over the world.
'ÄúNow, I teach, all over,'ÄĚ she said. 'ÄúIt would seem, on the face of it, that I'Äôm bragging. The truth is, if I'Äôm bragging at all, I'Äôm bragging about the people who have been rainbows in my clouds 'ÄĒ some who had no formal education at all. Some who were doctors. Some who were white, some who were black. Some fat ones and thin ones. Some gay and straight ones. I'Äôve had rainbows in my clouds, and I'Äôm thankful.'ÄĚ
Angelou said she started learning and memorizing poetry around the age of eight 'ÄĒ the works of Edgar Allen Poe and Shakespeare 'ÄĒ but was told that until she learned to 'Äúspeak it,'ÄĚ she would never love poetry.
'ÄúI tried to speak the poetry I had memorized,'ÄĚ she said. 'ÄúI had found my voice had not left me. And I'Äôve been speaking ever since and using poetry.'ÄĚ
Angelou encouraged the young men and women in the audience to visit the university's library, and ask the librarian for poetry.
'ÄúSay ... I probably need to know a couple of sonnets of Shakespeare,'ÄĚ she said. 'ÄúI need some African-American poetry, and some white American poetry, and some women'Äôs poetry and men'Äôs poetry. I need it, so I can obliterate myself from my ignorance.'ÄĚ
Another piece of advice Angelou offered is that 'Äúa cheerful spirit is good medicine.'ÄĚ
'ÄúLaughter helps to heal us,'ÄĚ she said. 'ÄúAnd also, be careful when you don'Äôt love yourself. I never trust people who say, 'ÄėI don'Äôt love myself, but I love you.'Äô There'Äôs an African saying that says, 'ÄėBe careful when a naked person offers you a shirt.'Äô'ÄĚ
Angelou recited many works from well-known poets, including a sonnet of Shakespeare, 'ÄúSympathy,'ÄĚ by Paul Laurence Dunbar and 'ÄúI Shall Die, But That is All I Shall Do for Death,'ÄĚ by Edna St. Vincent Millay.
She said poems like these can be helpful, and she encouraged the students to memorize them.
'ÄúIt will help, as my grandmother would say, 'ÄėPut some starch in your backbone,'Äô'ÄĚ Angelou said.
Angelou recalled a reading of 'ÄúThe Raven'ÄĚ she heard in Los Angeles when she was around 14 years old.
At the time, she thought the reader, Gregory Peck, got the reading all wrong.
'ÄúI knew 'ÄėThe Raven,'Äô I had never heard it recited, but because of the internal rhymes and rhythms, I thought it sounded just like the hip hop songs of today,'ÄĚ she said.
And that was not the way Peck recited it.
But Angelou learned, poetry belongs to each person in his or her own way.
'ÄúWhoever the poet was, and whatever she wrote, is for you, here, today, in May, in 2012,'ÄĚ she said. 'ÄúIt'Äôs for you.'ÄĚ
Although Angelou gave birth to only one child, a son, she said she has many children of many persuasions.
But one of her son'Äôs favorite poems 'ÄĒ 'ÄúInvictus'ÄĚ 'ÄĒ came to him at a time when he was undergoing numerous surgeries: A time when he needed it the most.
'ÄúI'Äôm certain that (William Ernest) Henley never thought, when he was writing that poem, that it would come in for the absolute benefit of a young black man in Miami, Fla., but he wrote for him,'ÄĚ Angelou said. 'ÄúYou must know that all of it was written for you. Every book in your library was written for you, so that you can stand erect. So that you can stand on your own two feet. So that you can be independent. Independent of ignorance. Dependent upon each other and independent of ignorance.'ÄĚ
To end her presentation, Angelou left the audience with the words of one of her famous poems.
'ÄúBut still, like dust, I rise,'ÄĚ she said, closing the night to a standing ovation.

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The Poteau Youth Wrestling Club had representation in three different events, with at least one wrestler medal in each.
At the Cascia Hall Tournament in Tulsa, three members, Jarrett Lilley, Parker Rosenberg and Riley Rosenberg, participated. Lilley placed first in his division, while Parker Rosenberg was third in his division. Lilley will represent the club at the Junior High State Tournament in Oklahoma City this weekend.
The LeFlore County Bass Club had its first tournament of the 2013 circuit Saturday at Grasshopper Landing on Broken Bow Lake. There were 30 boats of anglers who caught 94 fish with a combined weight of 205.08 pounds. The average fish caught weighed 2.18 pounds. There were 13 limits brought to the weigh-in scales.
Kevin Bell and Jesse Patton won the tournament with a total of 13.96 pounds, including Patton's big bass winner of four pounds even. The duo pocketed $430, and Patton earned an additional $285 for his big bass winner.
With the completion of the Cavanal Scenic Expressway, traffic on Burkle Street in Poteau has become an issue for area law enforcement.
Burkle Street at one time was a dead end residential street with little or no traffic. It has since been extended to connect with the CSE causing an increase in traffic and the need to force residential speed limits.
A electric speed monitoring device has been placed on Burkle to remind commuters to keep their speed below 25.
A man accused of second-degree rape involving a victim under the age of 16 has entered a plea of guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Willie Amos, 62, of Heavener, entered a plea of guilty on Wednesday in front of District Judge Jon Sullivan. Sullivan sentenced Amos to 10 years in prison.
Amos has also been issued fines in the case and will be required to register as a sex offender when released from the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.
Howe Public Schools hosted the State Board of Educations regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon.
State Superintendent of Education Janet Barresi toured the school prior to the meeting.
Topics discussed during the meeting including the advancement of technology in the school systems, academic, financial and personnel matters throughout the state.
When the Poteau Lady Pirates faced the Stilwell Lady Indians just before Christmas, one of Stilwell's leading players, Sara Fountain did not play — and the Lady Pirates won by 20 points, 49-29.
When the two teams had their rematch Tuesday night at Sherman Floyd Fieldhouse, Fountain was back — and she made a difference. The good thing was the Lady Pirates still found a way to prevail, winning 54-50.
The Indians handled the Pirates 64-39 in the boys contest.
HEAVENER — Just before the 81st LeFlore County Tournament, the Pocola Indians rallied to down the Heavener Wolves in overtime. Tuesday night at the Heavener High School gym, the roles ended up reversed.
The Wolves rallied from a first-quarter deficit to down the Indians 48-40.
Trailing 15-4 after one period, the Wolves outscored the Indians 44-25 over the final three periods to get the come-from-behind win.
Arkoma 53, Bokoshe 30: In Arkoma, the Mustangs made it a happy homecoming with the victory.


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I currently have 38 bottles
Thread: How many bottles do you own?
I currently have 22 bottles.
I currently have 38 bottles
I don't know whether I should be proud, embarrassed, ashamed, or shocked. But my collection now stands at 426
Current Top 5
1. Creed Aventus
2. A*Men Pure Malt
3. L'instant Extreme
4. Nasomatto Duro
5. CDG - Kyoto
I own 20, but I think more than a certain number of bottles, you are becoming too obsessed and impulsive..I am fighting against that..
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Somewhere around 120 bottles...and that's after gleaning, I always give castoffs to my brother-in-law.
Snarky is as snarky does.
Somewhere between 20 and 30, it's been a while since I counted and I'm on vacation now
I am at 33, but I should really pare down my collection. Ideally, I should have only the fragrances I absolutely love to wear.
Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard are sweeter. (Keats)
I have about 55 or 60 ..
I will be parting with about 5 or 6 of those soon .
I recently welcomed Moods & Quorum Silver to my collection & I showed Hugo Boss & Trussardi the door .
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Somewhere in the 60-70 range (due to my decanting adventures)
41 'an countin'...
- A spritz of Caron may be quite continental, but (a flacon of) Guerlain is a perfumisto's best friend...
33 and holding.
Catherine Deneuve: "You should put scent where you like to be kissed."
I have one bottle
And if you guess which one it is, I may have a gift for you
Have a nice day
Between 30 to 40, not sure exactly. That seems to be my sweet spot. I have about 8 up for sale right now.
I currently own 15 bottles in my wardrobe. I smelt them all, last night, and still love them all (equally) to bits. I also have another 3-4 floating around either unwanted or solely for the office. I may raise my wardrobe limit to 20 one day but, for now, I'm pretty content.
140-145...owned 10 in december 2007.
thanks Basenotes. =*(
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A few too many yet not enough!
I have 1 bottle. Hanging around here is obviously dangerous and it won't be long before #2
145 at the moment and I want MORE!!!
As if everyone, all over the world, had his daily visually artistic task; the task of being an image for others. Peter Handke
44...and I am not giving any up!
Hi all,
i have 18 bottles...till last month i had been a part-time working student
but im sure my collection will be enlarged after i find a "real job.":-)
Well, and in my opinion, i think it is better if a man have 426 fragrance bottles, as Noggs, than if he doesnt
use a fragrance at all. Im from the Czech Republic and there are lots of Czech men who do not use even a deodorant. I think it is cool if a man likes fragrances, have many of them and first of all uses a fragrance every day.
28. I might be picking up some back-ups and original releases soon though, so the number will increase.
I'm somewhere in the mid-200s. I clicked the button choosing the lower half but if that's right I'm still close to the upper half.
That girl, that bottle, that mattress and me.
I know it's over 80, but not sure exactly, haven't counted in a while, I don't have many decants, and have some minis, but I didn't include those
41 at the moment.. I do want to round it off to 25
.................................................. ...................I'm gonna memorize your name.. and then i'm gonna throw my head away!!........:bounce:.............
I received a couple of bottles in the mail today that put me over the 200 mark.
Please feel free to check out my Swap Thread - Patou pour Homme, L'Instant de Guerlain PH Extreme, Dior Homme Intense, Pure Malt, Pure Coffee and many more! Click Here For My Swap Thread
I'm just starting my collection got 12 so far, ordered & recieved PI by Givenchy a few days ago next on the list is caron pour un homme. Thanks to this lovely site I found many new scents I have never seen or heard of, so my collection will be growing month by month.
I've got about 88 bottles and tried samples of over 450 different fragrances.
Currently have 147 bottles in my collection. I like to periodically offer for sale about one third of my collection on the MarketPlace for sale board - in order to reduce my extravagence down to those items I consider active and that I might use. Also, having room for everything is a consideration. I've sold over 70 bottles to other basenoters this year! Is this hobby/obsession getting out of hand?
I only have 11 bottles that are 30 ml or more. I just found out yesterday that friend of mine has 60! 'Had no clue he was into scents. I always thought he wore the same thing every day.
These are the fragrances i currently own.kouros.paco rabanne xs extreme.paco rabanne xs.curve.versace l"homme.fred hayman touch.ungaro 111.halston z-14.liz claiborne mambo.bora bora.tuscany.anucci.minotaure.paco rabanne pour homme.chanel antaeus.grigio perla.sung pour homme.xeryus rouge.trussardi uomo.tsar.drakkar noir.escada pour homme.aramis cool.nikos sculpture.gucci nobile.smalto.boss number 1.gale hayman beverley hills man.
Around 380 names of modern stuff (niche, mainstream, mass) and about 30-40 names of vintage.
I mean - some scents I have in two bottles.
Vetiver The Great!!!
i own about 10 or something like that? haven't counted....i don't want more than 15 bottles ever....mainly because of storage space (NYC apartments don't have alot of that!)
WHO in the world owns more 500? i'm assuming that's a joke.....or is it?
According to my wardrobe (which is more or less up to date), I own 50 bottles. This includes full bottles and minis--no decants or samples.
Total votes 141??
Is that representative for active Basenotes posters all over the world??
Or are these the few who (from the northern heisphere) are not on summer holidays ??
Between 1 bottle and 500 hundred - what surprises me is how owners are so evenly spread.
I honestly don't know any more how many I own - roughly 100 plus/minus 20, I guess. (I stopped actualizing my wardrobe, when that went down). I am ashamed of any number beyond 50. Are they really that great to cling to them? Trouble is - I hate anything to do with post and customs offices. On the other hand I can't get me to dump perfumes in the garbage bag either. I just stopped counting the ones I do not care for any longer.
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'Il mondo dei profumi è un universo senza limiti: una fraganza puo rievocare sensazioni, luoghi, persone o ancora condurre in uno spazio di nuove dimensioni emozionali' L. V.
I'm in the 60-70 bracket at the moment, the reason being is that I am currently selling a few on Ebay which I either don't like that much or I bought cheap with the intention of selling. I am currently weeding out stuff I don't really wear that much or can do without.
But I also have new stuff in coming and so once I have pared down to the stuff I really like, I expect I will be moving towards the next bracket up with great velocity.
In a world where people smell bad, it is the personal responsibility of every Basenoter to improve the world one SotD at a time...
Currently 141. It's still not enough though, there are hundreds on my wishlist/to test list. Most of my collection are good but there are a few blind buys i regret.
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1) DAVIDOFF Silver Shadow Private Blend
2) BOND No.9 New York Oud
3) LUBIN Idole de Lubin (eau de parfum)
4) MONT BLANC Legend Intense
5) CHARRIOL Eau de Parfum pour Homme
6) YSL L'Homme Parfum Intense
7) DIOR La Collection Privée - Ambre Nuit
8) SCENTSTORY 24 Gold
9) HERMES Voyage d'Hermès Parfum
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I've said 5; I currently have Hanae Mori and M7 and I've ordered bottles of Guerlain Heritage, Terre d'Hermes and Bulgari Aqua. I started buying samples a month ago and Ive got lots more I want to sample. I'd really like to buy a bottle of Dominico Carceni 1913 as well...
I think I have about 25-30, counting back-up bottles. I also counted a handful of .5oz bottles that tend to last a long time anyway due to rotation & that I have a pretty light spritzing hand.
"Wait...is David Bowie really God?" - Penelope Garcia
My last purchase - Montale Aoud Shiny, made 884.
181 including 26 backups
These things cannot be long hidden: the Sun, the Moon, the Truth--Buddha
last i counted a week back was 56 including opened and BNIB, backups and singles. But since joining this site, ive been getting at least a bottle a week, so i reckon i;ll hit the century mark by year end.
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36 in about two years
"You smell kinda pretty! Wanna Smell me ?"
- Johnny Bravo
I've gone from zero to 16 in less than 2 months (all blind buys). I wish I felt like I could stop sometime soon. Thanks basenotes.
I own 9 at the moment with 1 on the way. I have at least another 7 or 8 that I have on my "to buy" list that I plan on purchasing in the next couple of months.
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I have a small batch that floats around the 10-12 bottle range. When one is depleted, it will be replaced with the same or possibly another carefully tested selection.........
Got carried away some time back and, as a result, accumulated over 70 bottles, most of which saw more dust than action...... Not carefully thought out purchases most of them........
A personal preference obviously, but streamlining was and has been the best course of action...........
more than 60 less than 100, almost all purchased within the last year..... sometimes I wonder if it's a bit silly, seeing as though at most I'd wear each every 2-3 months (assuming I rotate, which I don't).
Then I remember that this is a hobby, like any other - there are many facets to the hobby. Of course there is the enjoyment of fragrance and seeking to discover new ones. There is also the 'collectible' aspect of the hobby - seeking out rarities, oddities, new, or strange fragrances for the sake of seeking them out. One can be a completest - collecting everything in a line, or from a house. Some seek out bottles - vintage and/or unique.
Though I sometimes feel odd that the fragrance I've been looking for and just spent a bundle on is now sitting on a shelf with 50 others (and now, onto the next challenge), it's all part of the fun.
I just broke 1000 and now have 1001, but I suspect that I started long before most Basenoters. I note that I only buy 3.4 or 4.2 oz. sizes unless only smaller ones are made. I have another 50 of the same ilk in reserve for out of production stuff. I have about a three year rotation to get through them all. I have few other illnesses.


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CARROLLTON - Oak Hill Academy continued their impressive mid-season run Thursday with a 61-26 victory over Class A Benton in the Carroll Academy Christmas tournament.
The Lady Raiders, 15-4, had three players finish in double digits, led by Tori Ellis who bounced back with 18-points for the game including 16 in the first half alone.
"We played a whole lot better than we did the day before," head coach Stan Hughey said. "We were really intense on our defense and we shot the ball well."


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This upcoming interdisciplinary conference brings together heritage professionals and researchers to explore a range of current themes in early medieval research, with talks from distinguished keynote speakers in the field.
Join your guide from York Archaeological Trust for this visit to the church of Saints Peter and Paul, in a picturesque location on the banks of the Derwent, followed by a stop in Stamford Bridge, the site of one of the decisive battles of 1066.
A chance to visit the new YAT store for an insight into the work of the curatorial department. This one-hour tour of the premises will give visitors the chance to see and handle some archaeological treasures not currently on public display.
A Brand New Exhibition at Barley Hall exploring the archaeology, first-hand accounts of life in the city, and the effects that this greatest of Tudor monarchs had on life in York during his thirty eight year reign.
Often the name 'Viking' conjures images of brutes and barbarians, but the truth is a little different. Join us as we explore the fact and the fiction about the Norsemen.
Discover the fascinating journey that started with an archaeological dig and ended with one of the most famous Viking attractions in the world – JORVIK Viking Centre.
Discover the story of medieval York during the reign of Richard III through to King Henry VII. Explore Monk Bar and Micklegate Bar within the historic city walls and find out the role they played in the strife and ceremony that was shaped by the Wars of the Roses.
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January Pittsburgh PowerShell Users Group Meeting
DFW PowerShell Group - Developing a XAML front end for a PowerShell Script
Michael Cruz is going to present a sample of using WPF XAML to create an interface for a PowerShell script with user contributed arguments and results output.
Philadelphia Meeting – Jan 3rd, 2013 – 6-8pm
Come ring in the New Year with more PowerShell!
NYC Meeting - 12/10/2012 - Tome Tanasovski - Regular Expressions
By popular demand, Tome (MVP and author of the PowerShell Bible) will be presenting the regular expression talk he gave to us back in 2010. This is a great opportunity to see, learn, and understand regular expressions.
Regular Expressions have been employed by every serious scripting language for the past 15 years. PowerShell's adoption and implementation of Regular Expressions has ensured that it is taken seriously by serious scripters. The presentation will explore the history and syntax of regular expressions. It will give a deep dive into the PowerShell cmdlets that use Regular Expressions as well as the .NET native methods that can be invoked using PowerShell. It will give a detailed understanding of the internals of Microsoft's implementation of Regular Expressions and how it differs from other languages. Real-world scenarios for using regular expressions will be explored.
Pizza is being sponsored by Sapien, Makers of PowerShell Studio (formerly Primal Forms) and Primal Script
- 6:00pm - 6:30pm - Catching up, pizza, cool user submitted topics, and user group news
- 6:30pm - 8ish- Tome Tanasovski - Regular Expressions
- 8ish pm - Drinks at Ted's
December Script Club (Dec 13)
Here in Rochester we tend to have presentations almost every month, but every once in awhile, we've got to have a Script Club, and we usually do that in December.
We are meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month (December 13th), as usual, and we're having PowerShell Script Club.
What is a PowerShell Script Club?
Script Clubs are like a hands on lab without a set topic or teacher. You bring an idea for a script, and ask your fellow PowerShell users for help getting the script written. We'll break up into groups and we'll work on scripts. Please bring your ideas, your challenges, your laptops, and your half-written scripts. At New Horizons we're blessed with a lab full of computers, so you don't have to bring a laptop to script (in fact, feel free to just bring your idea, or put a draft of your script on http://PoshCode.org or http://Pastebin.com), but it obviously helps to have whatever you're used to.
Philadelphia Meeting - December 6th, 2012 - 6-8pm
Join us this month for a great getting started session where John Mello will be presenting on the PowerShell pipeline. We also plan to have a Script Club following John's talk so be sure to bring along any scripts that you're working on. You definitely don't want to miss this informative session especially if you're relatively new to PowerShell.
Please register if you plan to attend @ http://phillyposh.org or use the button below.
Tampa-2/11/2013-Windows Azure/PowerShell Workshop – IT Pro
NOTE: Rescheduled from 1/24/2013 to 2/11/2013
Holiday Script Exchange
Our 12th official meetup is coming up fast. For December we're planning something special. In the spirit of sharing our group will host its first Script Exchange. This of this as an evening of "Shell and Tell". Each of you should challenge yourself to automate *something* with PowerShell - at work, at home, doesn't matter. Bring it with you to the Script Exchange, where we'll pair off and you'll have the chance to teach what you did to others and learn from what their work as well.
Central Ohio PowerShell Users Group - November 2012 Notes
Keith Mayer (Technical Evangelist, Microsoft) demonstrated all 2,400 new cmdlets with Windows Server 2012 and PowerShell V3. Well actually, he demonstrated a lot of functionality associated with the Hyper-V and Storage cmdlets.
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A new building for the Sishu Vihar Montessori School of Andhra Yuvati Mandali, a non-profit organisation catering specially to the education of girl children, was inaugurated here on Thursday. The building was constructed with Rs. 21 lakh donated by Konda Lakshman Bapuji, in memory of his wife Shakuntala Devi, late vice-president of the Mandali. The new block can accommodate over 100 children of the Sishu Vihar, which currently has over 50 students. Incorporating traditional methods of education along with Montessori education, the school is part of the Burgula Ramakrishna Rao (BRR) Girls High School, Barkatpura and has nursery, L.K.G and U.K.G sections. "The school aims to provide best Montessori education to children belonging to low income group families at affordable price. Since we are a non-profit organisation we are currently in need of donations," said Manjula Devi, Correspondent of the school.
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Reid: Progress made to resolve political stalemate
The shutdown has furloughed 350,000 federal workers, impeded various government services, put continued operations of the federal courts in doubt and stopped the IRS from processing tax refunds. Some parks and monuments remain closed, drawing a protest at the National World War II Memorial on Sunday that included tea party-backed lawmakers who had unsuccessfully demanded defunding of Obama's 3-year-old health care law in exchange for keeping the government open.
Economists see greater financial danger from an historical default. Christine Lagarde, the International Monetary Fund's managing director, spoke fearfully about the disruption and uncertainty, warning on Sunday of a "risk of tipping, yet again, into recession" after the fitful recovery from 2008.
Reid and McConnell - five-term senators hardened by budget disputes and years of negotiations - are at an impasse over the automatic, across-the-board spending cuts known as sequestration and whether to undo or change them as part of a budget deal. Republicans want to keep the spending at the deficit-cutting level of the 2011 budget law while Democrats are pressing for a higher amount.
"I'm optimistic about the prospects for a positive conclusion to the issues before this country today," Reid said as the Senate wrapped up a rare Sunday session.
McConnell insisted a solution was readily available as he embraced the proposal from a bipartisan group of 12 senators, led by Collins and Manchin, that would re-open the government and fund it at current levels for six months while raising the debt limit through Jan. 31.
It also would give agencies greater flexibility in dealing with the automatic budget cuts, delay the medical device tax for two years and establish income verification for individuals receiving subsidies to buy health insurance.
"It's time for Democrat leaders to take `yes' for an answer," McConnell said in a statement.
"This haven't put us on suicide watch yet," Manchin joked Monday morning, "but they're concerned about us."
He said, "The leaders have to come together" and decide what time frame a stopgap spending bill would cover and how much it would cost.
Tennessee's Sen. Bob Corker, a Republican, said the leaders of both parties need to be "getting on the same page."
McConnell and Republicans want to continue current spending at $986.7 billion and leave untouched the new round of cuts on Jan. 15 that would reduce the amount to $967 billion. Democrats want to figure out a way to undo the reductions, plus a long-term extension of the debt limit increase and a short-term spending bill to reopen the government.
"Republicans want to do it with entitlement cuts," said Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. "Democrats want to do it with a mix of mandatory cuts, some entitlements and revenues. And so how do you overcome that dilemma? We're not going to overcome it in the next day or two."
He suggested keeping the government running through mid-January.
Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, the No. 2 Democrat in the Senate, told reporters the two sides are roughly $70 billion apart, the difference between the $1.058 trillion Senate budget amount and the $988 billion envisioned by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis.


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15.09.06 - By Jeffrey Cabauatan: On October 7, Nicolay Valuev will stake his WBA Heavyweight Title against once WBC Heavyweight Contender Monte Barrett. This fight is not really about Barrett because I do not really think he has that much left in the tank. On his last bout, he could not even motivate himself to beat up an unmotivated Rahman. This fight is about Valuev and if he can capture the attention of American boxing fans. For the past month or so, Don King took Valuev across America in hopes in getting a much needed hype for the titlist.
The only thing captivating about Valuev is his size. And only in America will where size is everything. When he is in the ring, there is not much to look at. He slowly jabs and jabs and finally throws that straight right hand. That right there seems like an eternity. In his last fight, Valuev did demolish Owen Beck in 3 rounds. But thats not really hard to do given that Beck is outmatched in every category. Owen Beck probably came into that fight knowing that he was going to be a punching bag. He played his part, which was to make Valuev look like a monster.
HBO has set the stage for the premiere of the Beast from the East in American television. His opponent, Monte Barrett, is not even considered in the top 25 heavyweights today, and that says a lot considering the sad sad state of the division. However, Barrett does bring a name that boxing enthusiast may recognize. It is much better for Valuev to dispose someone that the public may recognize instead of Bozo the Clown. At least Barrett had been on American television.
In order for Valuev to live up to his own hype, he needs to come into the fight with guns blazing. Do not even let Monte get off any combination. Just go in there and walk all over him. He needs to instill to the publics mind that he is invincible. This is his opportunity to gravitate the attention of boxing fans that have not seen him fight but heard the hype. One vicious knockout can change how fans perceive Valuev. All of the memories of his fight with Ruiz and Larry Donald would be overshadowed. First impression is everything. If he can deliver on October 14, we might see more of Valuev on television. To quote Eminem, Look, if you had one shot, or one opportunity To seize everything you ever wanted-One moment Would you capture it or just let it slip? That is exactly what Valuev is facing. One shot at stardom. Just one shot.
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July 26, 2011
Kara Coleman
In this age of technology, we have access to nearly unlimited resources to help us learn. You might want to add these URLs to your favorites list:
Google Scholar. This site is like the original Google, only smarter! You can search for articles on a topic and narrow your search to articles written during a specific time period, or even limit exclusively to federal or state court documents pertaining to your topic. The best part? The links for all articles include citations!
Cool Math.. From math games for kids, to calculus and trig, to money management, there's a Cool Math page dedicated to almost everything. The site also features handy graphing and scientific calculators and a math dictionary to refresh your memory on terminology you may have forgotten.
Khan Academy.. This free library puts more than 2,400 online videos at your fingertips! Video topics include physics, currency exchange and the French Revolution and there are also practice exercises to help you apply what you've learned.
Spark Notes.. Search Spark Notes' extensive literary database to read summaries of classic books and Shakespearean dramas, including character lists and their roles in the stories. While reading summaries does not replace actually reading the books themselves, reading the summary before you tackle the real thing can help you to better understand the material you're learning.
Kara Coleman lives in Gadsden, Alabama, where she attends Gadsden State Community College. She received the school's Outstanding English Student Award two years in a row and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa. She plans to transfer to Jacksonville State University in August 2011 to study communications with concentration in print journalism. Kara's writing has been featured in Teen Ink magazine and she is a children's book author through Big Dif Books. In her spare time, Kara enjoys reading, painting, participating in community theater and pretty much any other form of art.
July 26, 2011
Shari Williams
Community service is something most of us have done at one point or another. For some high schools, it's a graduation requirement but I believe serving your community is vital whether it's mandated or not. The good news for college students is that not only does community service help others but it can also translate into money for school.
One renown program is AmeriCorps. Several colleges and universities take part in this program, providing information and opportunities for students to get involved. Each year, AmeriCorps gives students opportunities to participate in year-long service-learning programs. If a certain amount of community service hours are acquired by the end of the year, the student is granted a stipend.
Another option is the Fulbright Program. Fulbright has an array of grants included in their U.S. Student Program to students who have studied or are studying foreign language, music, business, journalism and public health, to name a few. Fulbright is an opportunity geared more toward soon-to-be or recent college graduates looking for more experience in their fields. Students live outside the U.S. with most expenses paid and full or partial tuition awarded. A special program opportunity that Fulbright offers is the Fulbright-mtvU Awards, which provide four grants to recent graduates studying outside of the country who will conduct research on international music culture. If that sparks your interest, they have many more opportunities to apply for.
Both AmeriCorps and Fulbright are awesome opportunities and are great ways to gain valuable experience. For more information on Americorps or Fulbright, visit www.americorps.gov and US.FulbrightOnline.org, respectively, or contact your college.
Shari Williams is a junior at Towson University with a double major in deaf studies and broadcast journalism and a minor in entertainment, media and film. With experience in public relations, a love for music and a passion for acting, she longs to be a jack of all trades. A Baltimore native, Shari is an avid traveler and opportunity seeker. She hopes to become the next face seen on the morning news or the voice heard over the radio.
July 27, 2011
Darci Miller
In college, money becomes a legitimate concern. For the most part, parents have taken care of finances until now and unless you're lucky enough to come from a wealthy family, college is the first time you're largely on your own financially.
In the weeks leading up to my first semester as a college student, my dad was adamant that I get myself a job. I'd failed in my attempts to get one that summer and was beyond broke. After many a stern talking to, it was decided for me that I'd apply for jobs at my campus's wellness center because not only was it right next door to the freshman dorms, but it was related to my sports administration major. At least two weeks before even leaving for Miami, my dad told me to get my application in. Right then. At that moment.
I thought that applying for an on-campus job weeks before I even set foot on campus as a student was a bit of overkill, but I listened to him and shot off an application. I got a phone call from them the next day, had an interview set up for a day or two after I arrived and had a job before classes even started.
Getting this job was one of the smartest decisions I (or my dad) made that first year in college and I encourage all of you to follow the same advice. On-campus jobs understand that you're a student before you're an employee, so they let you do homework during down time and have very flexible scheduling. Being on campus, they're conveniently located and often offer the potential for promotions and pay raises. They're a great way to meet new people and, well, hello spending money!
However, on campus jobs aren't always easy to get because they're so in demand. If you're heading to school for the first time or returning for a new year, start scouting the field and getting applications out within the next few weeks. Employers are always looking for people before the semesters start or during summer/winter breaks, when most students are away. Good luck and happy job hunting!
Darci Miller is a New Yorker studying journalism and sport administration at the University of Miami. When she's not writing for the school newspaper, you can find her at the gym, either working or working out. She loves all '80s pop culture (the cheesier the better!), and glues herself to her TV when the Olympics are on. She dreams big, and believes the sky's the limit!
July 28, 2011
Katie Askew
They may attend different schools, have opposite majors, hail from varied backgrounds and covet diverse career aspirations but the one topic that all college students can agree on is that the college grading system is a lot different than the one they encountered during their high school years. Professors curve tests, weigh assignments differently and may never tell you a single grade until after the final. Unlike me, though, you have someone to lead you in the right direction – away from those grades that aren't at the beginning of the alphabet.
The most important thing to remember is that there is no "parent view," "infinite campus" or any other type of online grading database to view daily and check-up on your grades. In college, you might get a professor that will update mid-term and final grades online, but very rarely will professors at a large university (like my school, the University of Minnesota) take the time to update grades – sometimes thousands of them – from the different classes they teach until absolutely necessary. It's very likely that you'll never see a letter grade until two weeks after the semester is finished and your final grades are posted...unless you are proactive.
To combat getting a potentially awful shock at the end of the semester, you must never assume you know what your current grade is. Pay attention to the grading scale – some professors will include a breakdown on their syllabi – or simply go to the source. Professors have office hours for a reason, so knock on their doors and start up conversations about your grades. Not only do you score some brownie points with your profs since you gave them some company during office hours (a resource many students do not take advantage of, BTW), but you also have concrete evidence of how hard you need to study for your final.
Katie Askew is a freshman at the University of Minnesota pursuing degrees in journalism and English. At school, Katie can be found reading, drumming or working in the Office of Admissions. Outside of school, she enjoys traveling, performing or teaching music and spending time outdoors with friends and family. Katie loves all things zebra and has a necessary addiction to coffee. Her iPod is perpetually playing Death Cab for Cutie or classical music because she truly believes that when words fail, music speaks.
July 29, 2011
Lisa Lowdermilk
Have you ever thought about how to make studying less painful or have you just resigned yourself to pulling all-nighters? If you're like me, the idea of all-nighters makes you cringe – how can you expect to ace your test when you're exhausted, let alone absorb pages of complicated course material?
I've had friends, though, who claim that being under pressure motivates them to study like nothing else. If you've honestly found that pulling all-nighters is more effective than studying during the day, then more power to you; for the rest of us, here are some strange but effective study habits to consider next time you have an exam approaching.
Do you have a specific study spot or can you study anywhere? If you're the former, try to pay attention to what characteristics you need in order to be successful. Does soaking up the sun's rays kick your brain into gear like a plant undergoing photosynthesis or does the sunshine just make you daydream? Do you need to constantly change the location of where you study to keep yourself motivated? I have a friend who never studies in the same place for more than an hour because her attention span starts waning.
It seems everyone has an opinion about background noise while studying. Another friend of mine claims she cannot study unless the news is on the background, as it bores her to tears. The news is so boring to her, in fact, that she claims it actually forces her to focus on her course material! Apparently, if she doesn't have the news on, she'll constantly think about other things like what she wants for dinner, what she wants to do on the weekend, etc.
Regardless of whether you can't sit still for more than an hour or need some white noise to get your brain in sync with your textbooks, one thing's for sure: You can't get through college without studying so you might as well make it as tolerable as possible.
Lisa Lowdermilk is a published poet, avid video gamer and artist. Her poems have appeared in Celebrate Young Poets: West (Fall 2006) edition and Widener University's The Blue Route. She enjoys watching thrillers, trying different restaurants and attempting to breakdance. Lisa is now majoring in professional writing at the University of Colorado Denver.
Alexis Mattera
It should come as no surprise that the number of higher education institutions with social media presences has skyrocketed over the last few years. Today, 98 percent of colleges are on Facebook, 84 percent are on Twitter and some of these savvy schools are beginning to complement the information shared through these platforms with the geo-social site, Foursquare.
According to a recent study, just 20 percent of campuses have an institutional presence on Foursquare. Though the usage is limited by comparison, officials at the schools using the site are finding it is an effective tool for engaging with students. How? First, a quick breakdown for the uninitiated: Foursquare uses the geo-locator technology built into smartphones and encourages users to "check in" virtually at places they're visiting in real life, leave notes for future visitors and possibly earn perks (discounts, badges, etc.) for doing so.
While Liz Gross, director of university marketing and communications at the University of Wisconsin at Waukesha, says, "You can't say '10 percent off tuition for checking in,' or 'free tuition for the mayor,'" she does believe foursquare allows administrators a direct way "to tap in to student engagement." Texas A&M is doing it right – the winner of a recent Foursquare scavenger hunt throughout campus earned a 30-percent discount at the school bookstore – and Syracuse University will soon offer a special badge to users checking in at campus venues and could eventually allow students to redeem badges for campus bucks.
Do you think incentivizing students is the best way to engage them or is organic involvement more effective?
"What is something that you're passionate about?" Think about it. Come up with an answer.
It was a getting-to-know-you question asked of the participants on my Israel trip at one of our group meetings before our departure. I knew my answer as soon as it was asked – the Olympics, of course – so I settled into my seat and waited for my turn. But the rest of the room was abuzz with worried muttering. The girl next to me leaned over and whispered, "I have no idea what to say."
I was floored. How could a person not know what they're passionate about?! But evidently, this is a common problem. As we went around the circle, people's answers ranged from "my dog" to "having fun" and other – to be frank – lame answers. (Sorry if that's what you came up with!)
As I'm sure you're all aware, the "Harry Potter" series just ended with the final movie. Living just outside New York City provided several friends and me with the great opportunity to attend the red carpet premiere. So we decided to do it big, and camped out at Lincoln Center Plaza for four nights leading up to it. I know, it was crazy. And a number of passers-by on the street were sure to tell us that. But not everyone did.
In truth, we had more supporters than people who scoffed at us. Though initially taken aback, people would grin and say something to the effect of "Good for you!" or "Now that's dedication!" We even had a group of guys sit down with us, rave about how awesome we were and openly wish they were that passionate about anything. Those supportive strangers put things in an interesting perspective for me. I love being so passionate about some of my interests, and really, why would anyone have reason to scorn that? There's nothing wrong with passion!
To those of you that couldn't come up with an answer to my initial question, take the time in college discover your passion. Please. It's amazingly fulfilling. I can only hope that you're all as lucky as I am and find something you're willing to camp on the streets for, through rain and oppressive heat.
August 2, 2011
Jacquelene Bennett
There's no denying that going to college is a life-changing event but the adjustment from high school life to college life can be a tough one. All of a sudden, you are thrust into a world with no parents and no supervision while surrounded by new people, new responsibilities and new pressures. This can all be very overwhelming but fret not, I am here with some advice to help ease this transition.
First, don't change your sleeping or eating habits. I know this will be extremely challenging because everyone will be up late talking, hanging out and eating junk food but it's important to maintain a schedule. If you don't, you will start to lose focus and gain weight; trust me you do not want either to happen.
Next, communicate with your family as often as you can. My biggest struggle during freshman year was learning how to handle the disconnect I felt from being away from home and my family. Calling, emailing or Skyping to share what's going on in your lives and telling them about your day can really help ease the homesickness. It worked for me!
The last and probably most crucial piece of advice I would like to give is to make time for yourself. If you are living in a dorm, you will be surrounded by people all the time...seriously, 24/7. While this can be fun and exciting, it can also wear you down and drive you crazy. Even if you just take a walk or eat dinner by yourself one night a week, having that alone time will allow you to not feel so overwhelmed by your friends and roommates.
While I tried to give you the best advice about starting college, the truth is there's no magic formula. Everyone deals with college life in their own way and once you start, you will figure out what works for you. It may take some time but it will be so worth it in the end. Good luck!
Jacquelene Bennett is a rising senior at the University of Redlands where her areas of study are creative writing, government and religious studies. When she is not studying or working, you can usually find her eating frozen yogurt or blogging about her day. She has a cactus named Kat and believes that Stephen Colbert is a genius. Jacquelene works hard, laughs hard and knows that one day you'll see her name in lights.
Angela Andaloro
Going to a big school can be intimidating. It's essentially uncharted territory and most of the time you have no idea what to expect. At Pace University, I share my NYC campus with over 7,000 other undergraduate students — talk about big! Still, I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Many people ask me if I feel like I'm missing out on the college experience by going to a big school in the city. My answer is always a firm "Absolutely not." While your college experience is undoubtedly influenced by where you go to school and the environment you're in, there's one more important factor: what you decide to make of it. So how can you make your big campus feel smaller? It's simple!
Get to know your surroundings. You'll learn where your classes are and where to grab a bite to eat as the year goes on but get to know your surroundings beyond those staples. Where can you go if you need a minute of peace and quiet? What's going on during common hour? Are there any activities that go on every week? When you're in the know, you'll feel comfortable.
Get to know people. Don't be afraid to meet new people! The best way to make your big campus feel smaller is to fill it with familiar faces. Don't be afraid to reach out to someone in one of your classes or to join an organization. There's so many ways to make new friends and all they require is your willingness!
College is your home away from home for two, four or more years. It's important to feel as comfortable as possible during this time and there's no better way to control your school experience than by taking all the steps to making your big campus feel just like home.
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There's this really awesome frozen yogurt at BU called Mixx. It's self-serve with a variety of different flavored yogurts (pomegranate, cheesecake, mango) and toppings (sprinkles, gummy bears, freshly-cut apples). As I made my latest frozen yogurt concoction, I couldn't help but wonder what if my career plan was as exciting as this? Well, no I'm kidding, I didn't think that...but I did learn that there are several colleges that offer a "mix and match" for college majors.
My best friend at the University of Connecticut began as a psychology major...then realized her interest in women's studies...and then this past year discovered her passion for creative writing. Luckily, UConn is one of the many schools that offer this individualized major option. My friend, Dana, is now dabbling is all three fields with her own custom-made course of education.
The ability to specify a major that caters directly to your interest and passions will only be able to help you become an ideal candidate for your dream job. To play devil's advocate, you will be perfect for a selection of your target positions, but as stated in Sue Shellenbarger's WSJ article, "Can't Pick a Major? Create One," it doesn't allow you to choose from as large a pool of careers.
This individualized approach to one's curriculum is much like an exciting and original frozen yogurt swirl: You have to realize that although you may enjoy cheesecake-gummy bear-kiwi swirl, not everyone will be equality thrilled with your secret sauce.
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Look, if she's sophisticated enough to sail around the world by herself then she should have no trouble at all talking her way out of state custody without any help. If we put your (Len's) mind into a 13 year old's body you'd have no trouble talking your way out of the jam she's in and getting underway, because you have the life experience, mental capability, etc, to put forth a convincing argument and to find a way to get what you want. If we put you in front of a judge you'd use whatever strategy necessary to be convincing, you'd be able to navigate through this entire situation, figure out what moves you need to make, etc, and eventually you'd get your way. That's what adults are capable of doing, they are able to work with what they have to get what they want, they are self-directed enough to get their way, they are smart enough and have enough life experience to know what the best way forward is. If the kid is so capable, fine, let her talk her way on to her boat and shove off, she shouldn't have any problem with that if she is resourceful enough to deal with a broken mast at sea, or patch the deck with something if it is leaking, etc. Brilliant kid like that should have been smart enough not to get put into state custody in the first place, she should have had enough wisdom to know how people were going to react to what she was doing and she should have figured out a way to deal with that without losing her liberty. If she needs mommy and daddy to save her now, won't she need them later ? You wouldn't need your mommy and daddy to come save you if your mind was in her body, you'd be able to figure out how to get what you want, why ? Because you are an
who is capable of understanding the complexities involved, capable of creating promising strategies that lead to successful outcomes, etc. If the girl is relying on her parents for everything, to get her out of jams, etc, then she's got no business sailing on her own either.
She's working a strategy that could work - get free, get boat, get gone, and not letting challenges get in your way is adult type thinking, the kind of thinking I think you need to make a trip like hers. Good for her. I was totally against her going, but not letting people get her way is winning her a convert here, that's the kind of attitude that deals logically with emergencies in the middle of the ocean be it a 13 year old or a 50 year old.
If she's resourceful enough to get herself out of this jam and not let circumstances stand in her way I think she might have what it takes to make the trip. She's working a strategy that could work, if she can get out of those waters and get to a more friendly place then maybe she can have her boat moved to where ever she is and take off. So long as it is her making these decisions I'm all for her going, if it is her parents helping her then that is another thing entirely. If it is just her then she is showing some real spark in my opinion, because what are the Dutch going to do, chase her down and shoot her ?
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Ryan, a native of Chester, Pa., which is just outside Philadelphia, wasn't rooting for the Steelers.
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There was some news yesterday that Will.I.am of the Black Eyed Peas "sued" Pharrell Williams, one of my favorite producers and member of N.E.R.D. and The Neptunes, over the I AM OTHER brand. If you have never heard of N.E.R.D. and are looking for some new music, seriously check out N.E.R.D.'s first album – "In Search Of…."
I Am Other Entertainment, founded by Pharrell, applied for the mark I AM OTHER with respect to various goods and services. Will.I.am owns several registrations for the mark WILL.I.AM, has a registration for I AM for apparel, and has applied for the mark I AM in connection with other goods and services. The last time I saw Will.I.am and Pharrell go head-to-head was when the Black Eyed Peas open for N.E.R.D. at The Rave in Milwaukee in 2004 (Pharrell 1, Will.I.am 0).
Entertainment news reports of trademark or copyright issues often present a lot of misinformation about the law. One major music magazine claimed that Pharrell was being sued regarding his new brand name by Will.I.am for a "copyright" claim, which I suppose Will.I.Am correctly denied. Another article stated that Will.I.am was not suing Pharrell and that Will.I.am's lawyers dismissed claims of a dispute but that it was an easily resolved trademark dispute. How calling it a trademark dispute dismisses claims of a dispute is interesting. Will.I.am himself has denied suing Pharrell on Twitter:
The truth, as usual, lies somewhere in between. Even if he does not want to admit it on Twitter, Will.I.am has opposed the registration of I Am Other Entertainment's trademarks. Opposing registration is procedurally akin to a lawsuit, with the desire to stop the other party from registering (and using) their applied-for mark. There is a complaint (called a "notice of opposition"), an answer, discovery, trial testimony and ultimately a decision as to whether the mark will register or be administratively abandoned. The major difference is that an opposition proceeding occurs within the Trademark Office at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, while litigation usually occurs in court.
Will.I.am may not be a party to a lawsuit, he certainly can tweet #iamopposer. We'll see if he'll be able to tweet #iamwinner when this comes to a conclusion.
Will.I.am does own a registration for I AM with respect to apparel, a mark which is wholly incorporated into Pharrell's I AM OTHER trademark, which Pharrell has applied for with respect to apparel. But there are many registered marks that incorporate I AM for use with apparel that could be problematic for Will.I.am, including the recently registered I AM. & Design mark. As for WILL.I.AM versus I AM OTHER, it will be tougher for Will.I.am to convince the Trademark Office there is a likelihood of confusion in the marks which differ in sight, sound and meaning. Hopefully, with the attention given to this, the two can reach an amicable agreement.
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Casa Cereza is a wooden/cement/palm roof house with 2 floors. The first floor apartment is surrounded by a terrace on three sides with a lovely seaview. There is a big spacy living room with a typical Mexican kitchen which is fully equipped.
The masterbedroom(kingsize) is very comfortable and like all the other rooms in the house natural ventilated with windows all around. A little private terrace makes part of the sleeping room. The second bedroom(queensize) is full of light and color and offers lovely seaview from bed! The bathroom is connected with living room and sleeping room. You can see the sunset from your hammock!
Downstairs is a independent apartment where the owner lives. The house is situated in a lovely garden in front of your own lonely beach, near to the village(10 min walk) but far enough to desconnect and enjoy complete tranquility.
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Sabine and her son Noe Mixtli. I am from Austria, Noe was born in Mexico and had the big adventure to grow up on Holbox Island. We built our lovely home which we would like to share with you, slowly and over years, that's why it came out so special. We continue traveling, going her and there, but our home and base is Isla Holbox with its charming people. They make you feel part of them, they make you feel home and in family. The atmosphere and the rhythm is difficult to describe, so come and see!
The Owner purchased this house in 2008
The reason why we got stuck on this charming island: so many things, the nature-beauty of this place, the beauty of the people, no traffic, no roads, no shoes!, quietness, nice beach-bars, the best food all over the world, very good restaurants and always a lot of things to do....
It was so wonderful. A really charming house full of nice details. In the night the full moon was going down in the see. Our sleep was deep becoause of the sound of the waves.
My husband and two children and I had a great time at Casa Cereza. Sabine is so nice and willing to help in any situation. She made all our arrangements, including transport to and from Cancun, had our golf cart waiting, lined up individual boat trips for us with people she knows and got us the best prices. Her cafe is wonderful and she packed delicious picnics for us on home-made bread. I highly recommend the quail egg omelet, from Sabine's backyard quails. There is horseback riding just a couple of properties down the beach, and Alejandro and Dora (horse owners) are super nice. We really enjoyed a boat trip with a friend of Sabine's; first we fished and then he made ceviche with the fish we had caught - the most delicious meal ever!
This upstairs apartment is a charming 2 BR + full kitchen that was built in the style of traditional palapa architecture. If you need A/C, this is not your place. If you are looking for an experience in a very clean, traditional-style place, though, THIS IS your place. The table on the nice wrap around deck has an ocean view, the master bedroom has its own private balcony and the fantastic, full-shade lounger/hammock beach area is 18 steps away. After hunting the length of the island, her beach was the best on the island -- way better than the opposite-end, high-volume area offers where the Gulf Stream forces flotsom and trash up to cover the sandy areas. While this area is quiet and secluded it was an easy 5-7 minute stroll to town, to beach bars in the marina area or to the wide variety of restaurants available in town. If you want a taxi back, they were cheap (40 pesos) and normally easy to find. Of course for a leisurely breakfast or happy hour drinks, Sabine's on-site Cafe del Mar was pretty nice as well.
As a 5 or 6 time VRBO user, I was a bit skeptical about having an on-site owner...boy was I wrong. She was wonderful hostess who never steered us wrong. Whether recommending shopping places or restaurants, having local advice was awesome. I highly recommend staying here if you are visiting the lovely Isla Holbox.
I also recommend 100% DEET insect repellent if you plan on being out after dark when the breeze slows down. I do not think I can blame the mosquito bites on the property, and Sabine warned us early about them. They are not as bad as some place like Bonaire, but they are certainly as bad as Florida/Louisiana/Texas Gulf Coast areas. Happily, every opening in the house has a tight screen in place to keep the critters out.
Our stay on Isla Holbox was only made better by staying at Casa Cereza. Sabine our host was so sweet and acomadating. We could ask her anything and if she herself didn't have the answer she knew someone that did. We truly made a friend in Sabine and hope to go and see her again. The house is just as you see it. The beach is only steps away beautiful and quite. A great place to go and listen to the ocean and look for sea shells. My favorite spot was the hammock on the veranda outside our room. I will miss that hammock. I will be telling all my friends if they go to Holbox to stay here. There are several places to eat for breakfast or dinner but don't miss out on eating at Casa del Mar Sabines own restaurant for breakfast right down the stairs from your room.
We spent just under 10 days at Casa Cereza and immediately fell in love with the whole experience. We are 2 adults and 2 children aged 10 and 15. The house is rustic and colourful and filled with cool sea breezes. The main balcony is located amongst the palm trees with a view of the sea and the other balcony gives you a view of the sunset if you happen to miss it on your beach walk. We walked into town every day, pastries for breakfast and groceries for dinner or an elote or crepe after a dinner out. It is a lovely walk, filled with beach treasures and incredible bird sightings. Sabine was welcoming and helpful from the first phone call and always answered our emails in the initial stages of planning. Everything she said about the place was accurate, the photos in the listing don't do justice to the place in real life, it is truly even more beautiful once you get there. We saw many properties on Holbox on-line and walked by them everyday into town - we were thankful every time that we trusted our instinct and stayed at Casa Cereza. The house was clean and simple, but had everything we needed to cook at home and comfortably sleep and house all 4 of us. Sabine was lovely with the children, cutting open coconuts and even buying them a soccer ball to play with on the beach. She gave us tips on the island and organized our arrival in Cancun, a trip to underground caves as well as a trip to local ruins. On the day we left Sabine took care of all our travel plans back to the airport. She truly made it easy - very reliable and very informative! We would highly recommend Casa Cereza to anyone wanting a place away from the hubbub of the town and the tourist resorts. Casa Cereza feels like home. Perfect for families or a romantic getaway. We will definitely return. Thank you Sabine for creating such a lovely and special spot on this very magical island.
My husband and I are not 4 Star Hotel people. We always look for a litle adventure visiting somewhere that will speak to us about the people and the country they live in. Casa Cereza is just such a getaway. Private and quiet and peaceful, it is exactly as advertised in the listing. The second floor apartment is bright and airy with ample space to cook and sun and relax. We spent most of our time on one of the 3 balconies, sitting and reading in the beautiful Holbox sun. The white expansive beach was only steps away, and, yes, we could see the gulf and the sunset from the balcony. Sabine, the owner of Casa Cereza is the perfect host. She is so respectful of the privacy of the guests, but is right there to make suggestions and give advice on everything from cerveza delivery to freshly squeezed orange juice brought right to the door. She organized a spectacular fishing trip for us and even did us the honor of joining the expedition. We thoroughly enjoyed the pleasure of using Sabine`s bicycles for the 5 minute trip into town or touring round the island. Everything was at our finger tips. The kitchen was well stocked, including water, and the rest of the apartment was very comfortable. It is easy to reccommend this rustic home for a most enjoyable stay. Thanks, Sabine. Hasta luego.
My partner and I had high hopes when we went to Isla Holbox and for accomodations, Casa Cereza far surpassed them all. We stayed for 12 days and are already planning our next trip back. If you are looking for total privacy and absolute peace, Casa Cereza certainly offers that. It has a quaint, clean, well equipped, traditional, nurturing environment. Close enough to town for groceries and restaurants yet far enough away to feel you found your own slice of paradise. There aren't many places left in the world like this. The wrap around balcony was dreamy. We watched many sunsets from there. Wow, having white sand and a turqoise ocean as your front yard is delicious. Sunbathing on the deck area outside of the bedroom is really private. The place is so well ventilated that the refreshing wind blows right through to keep you cool. All the windows are well screened to keep out most of the bugs. One thing we recommmend is bringing flashlights for seeing at night and for checking for insects.
Sabine, the home owner, was a perfect host and really now, we'd call her our friend. She is so kind and down to earth and was highly respectful of our privacy. She was great with providing us with fresh clean water, linens and advice about the island. Also, making all the arrangements and payments with her was so easy.Our favorite place to eat breakfeast was at Mapaches where Sabine is actaully the chef. She makes fantastic omelettes, homemade bread and jam. The menu offers many options. The coffee rocks too! What else can we say, Casa Cereza, Holbox, Sabine, we miss you. Muchas Gracias, Y n B
casa cereza is a short walk out of the village, so even during high season its a very peaceful spot to stay. for those who love their privacy.
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When seasoned entrepreneur Amanda Weathersby volunteered to help develop an educational and mentoring program for injured service members, veterans and their family members in 2010, she never imagined it would lead to her next business venture.
To create the class, Amanda and her QA Company team conducted interviews with 100 Entrepreneurs and distilled their business wisdom into key lessons learned. The positive response inspired Amanda to broaden her audience and the 100 Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned (100ELL) series of mobile apps was born.
Each 100ELL app contains a sequence of five stories based upon lessons learned by entrepreneurs in more than 80 industries. The stories are presented in audio as well as print to inform and inspire entrepreneurs on-the-go. "These are business stories entrepreneurs can relate to, from the one-person firm to the next IPO," says Weathersby. "There are lessons from restaurant owners and online retail businesses to firms with thousands of employees. In many cases, the lessons learned are similar, no matter the size of the business."
The first 100ELL app is available at the Apple iTunes store. QA Company donates 10% of revenue to the Bob Woodruff Foundation. More information about the 100ELL apps can be found on 100ELL website at http://www.100ELL.com. Contact Amanda Weathersby at 301-370-5585.
100ELL, business enlightenment distilled from more than 100 entrepreneurs, is a series of mobile apps that provide essential business insights, ideas and inspiration. Each app, rolling out from April 2012 through 2013, is a sequence of stories designed to illuminate different facets of starting up and building a business. The information – in audio and written format – is designed to help entrepreneurs develop new skills, navigate potential pitfalls and ultimately realize their business plans. ©Copyright 2012 QA Company LLC. All Rights Reserved. 100ELLTM and the 100ELL logo are trademarks of QA Company LLC.
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