text:
Article ID: 823514 - View products that this article applies to.
This article has been archived. It is offered "as is" and will no longer be updated.
On This Page
If you have a set of predicates in the following form
(a = b) && (a = constant)there is an implied redundant predicate (b = constant) that can be added. The absence of this implied predicate can make the query run slowly.
An enhancement has been made to SQL Server to add this redundant predicate for semi joins, anti-semi joins, inner joins, and outer joins.
Service pack informationTo resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Microsoft SQL Server 2000. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
(https://support.microsoft.com/kb/290211/ )How to obtain the latest SQL Server 2000 service pack
Hotfix informationThe English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
Note Because of file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains the files may also contain additional files.
Date Time Version Size File name ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31-May-2003 18:45 2000.80.818.0 78,400 Console.exe 25-Jun-2003 01:01 2000.80.818.0 33,340 Dbmslpcn.dll 25-Apr-2003 02:12 786,432 Distmdl.ldf 25-Apr-2003 02:12 2,359,296 Distmdl.mdf 30-Jan-2003 01:55 180 Drop_repl_hotfix.sql 23-Jun-2003 22:40 2000.80.837.0 1,557,052 Dtsui.dll 23-Jun-2003 22:40 2000.80.837.0 639,552 Dtswiz.dll 24-Apr-2003 02:51 747,927 Instdist.sql 03-May-2003 01:56 1,581 Inst_repl_hotfix.sql 08-Feb-2003 06:40 2000.80.765.0 90,692 Msgprox.dll 01-Apr-2003 02:07 1,873 Odsole.sql 05-Apr-2003 01:46 2000.80.800.0 62,024 Odsole70.dll 07-May-2003 20:41 2000.80.819.0 25,144 Opends60.dll 02-Apr-2003 21:48 2000.80.796.0 57,904 Osql.exe 02-Apr-2003 23:15 2000.80.797.0 279,104 Pfutil80.dll 22-May-2003 22:57 19,195 Qfe469571.sql 12-Jun-2003 16:37 1,083,989 Replmerg.sql 04-Apr-2003 21:53 2000.80.798.0 221,768 Replprov.dll 08-Feb-2003 06:40 2000.80.765.0 307,784 Replrec.dll 05-May-2003 00:05 1,085,874 Replsys.sql 01-Jun-2003 01:01 2000.80.818.0 492,096 Semobj.dll 31-May-2003 18:27 2000.80.818.0 172,032 Semobj.rll 29-May-2003 00:29 115,944 Sp3_serv_uni.sql 01-Jun-2003 01:01 2000.80.818.0 4,215,360 Sqldmo.dll 07-Apr-2003 17:44 25,172 Sqldumper.exe 19-Mar-2003 18:20 2000.80.789.0 28,672 Sqlevn70.rll 02-Jul-2003 00:18 2000.80.834.0 180,736 Sqlmap70.dll 08-Feb-2003 06:40 2000.80.765.0 57,920 Sqlrepss.dll 23-Jun-2003 22:40 2000.80.837.0 7,553,105 Sqlservr.exe 08-Feb-2003 06:40 2000.80.765.0 45,644 Sqlvdi.dll 25-Jun-2003 01:01 2000.80.818.0 33,340 Ssmslpcn.dll 01-Jun-2003 01:01 2000.80.818.0 82,492 Ssnetlib.dll 01-Jun-2003 01:01 2000.80.818.0 25,148 Ssnmpn70.dll 01-Jun-2003 01:01 2000.80.818.0 158,240 Svrnetcn.dll 31-May-2003 18:59 2000.80.818.0 76,416 Svrnetcn.exe 30-Apr-2003 23:52 2000.80.816.0 45,132 Ums.dll 02-Jul-2003 00:19 2000.80.834.0 98,816 Xpweb70.dll
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.This problem was first corrected in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4.
When you apply a hotfix or service pack that contains this fix, the SQL Server optimizer automatically introduces the implied predicate and may remove the corresponding join predicate.
The example that is mentioned in the "Symptoms" section shows a join between a and b. In this example, after optimization the predicate looks like the following:
(a = constant) and (b = constant)When the original predicate is from a multicolumn key, the simplified expression may remove one of the original join keys. For example, the predicate t1.a = t2.a && t1.b = t2.b && t1.c = constant is changed to t1.b = t2.b && t1.a = constant && t2.a = constant. If column a is the leading column of a multicolumn index, you cannot use a multicolumn density match for cardinality estimation. Additionally, this may cause query plans where the query plan seeks on only the leading index column and applies the remaining filter criteria as residual filters in a WHERE clause on the index seek line or in a WHERE clause for the join operator. For example, the query plan seeks on t1.a = constant. In this scenario, there may be greater disk input/output load and increased CPU utilization. In SQL Server 2000 SP4, you can disable this optimization through trace flag 9061.
Article ID: 823514 - Last Review: February 27, 2014 - Revision: 13.2


text:
Dear Friends, Students, Faculty Members and lovers of books,
This is Deb Stevens. I am the administrative director for the American Academy of Bookbinding based out of Telluride, Colorado. This blog was started as a way for all of us, those who have studied at AAB, friends of AAB, as well as those who want to find out more about this place, can keep in touch with each other during the year. I'll be posting all kinds of photos, news and updates as regularly as possible (or newsworthy). I hope you will also share any bookbinding thoughts, questions, revelations, etc. Send me your photos and let us all know what you're up to. Keep connected!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Don Glaister's Intermediate/Advanced Fine Binding class started in Telluride today, and Monique Lallier's Fundamentals of Bookbinding class started in Ann Arbor. There are 15 students total attending the two-week long classes, and they have traveled from all over the country and beyond—two students came from overseas...from England and from Hong Kong! Way to go AAB!!! We continue to attract fantastic students from all over the world.
In Telluride, students were treated to a finished studio...new doors and windows were put in downstairs, and new sidewalks were built as well. The building is truly stunning, as as several local residents have commented, "this is the most beautiful building in Telluride!"
Here are a few photos from Don's class:
Posted by Deb at 2:46 PM
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

subset: commoncrawl


text:
PREP NOTEPAD: Pressure helping Pumas sack foes
Protecting the quarterback has become a top priority for opponents of the Chaparral football team.
The Pumas have displayed a relentless pass rush this season, compiling 30 sacks in winning five of their first six games.
Chaparral recorded nine sacks in its 46-20 win over Murrieta Mesa last Friday to open Southwestern League play. Rams quarterback Chase Chambers threw for 316 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, but the Pumas halted many of the Rams' drives by generating pressure at the right time.
Senior nose guard Poli "Junior" Tau added his name to the list of formidable Chaparral pass rushers by recording 3 1/2 sacks against the Rams. It was an important performance for Tau, who missed about 90 percent of the 2011 season with an injury after starting as a sophomore.
"He definitely gets a lot of double teams," Chaparral coach Ryan Tukua said. "He has been doing a good job for us and he's been playing really hard."
Defensive end Andrew Madera (10 sacks) and linebacker Kyle Jones (six sacks) have been the Pumas' most prolific pass rushers this season in defensive coordinator Stan Hunt's 3-4 defense.
Madera was overshadowed last year on a defensive line that featured all-league ends Damon Watkins and Teddy Queen, both of whom have graduated.
"He plays with a great motor and he's really tuned in with our defense and what we need to do on each play," Tukua said of Madera.
Tukua credited Hunt for developing Chaparral's pass rushers this season, citing the players' good rapport with the second-year assistant coach.
The Pumas participate in a high intensity blocking exercise that Tukua believes has helped the defense blossom into a highly productive corps of pass rushers.
"We do about 15 minutes in one-on-ones every single day, which means the offensive line versus the defensive line in pass rush," Tukua said. "We have been doing all that since spring. (Hunt) is over there, and he's working with them and he's teaching them proper technique. And they really bought in to what he gets them to do.
"It's a full-go drill. We take a lot of pride in that."
Confidence booster
The Murrieta Valley girls volleyball team has struggled this year with a young team that has only two seniors on its 13-player roster.
But the Nighthawks (7-11) gained some confidence Saturday by winning the tournament they host, the Nighthawk Classic.
The Nighthawks defeated Corona Santiago 25-21, 22-25, 15-13 in the final. Senior middle blocker Megan Dempsey and junior outside hitter Katelyn Nielsen were named to the all-tournament team.
"Everybody in the gym after the match was saying that is what a championship game should be," Murrieta Valley coach Sue Lillie said. "It was very evenly matched. Both teams played really, really hard. There was some great defensive and great offensive plays.
"For the last point of the match, Katelyn Nielsen went up and just hammered a ball down the line and put it away for us."
Lillie said freshman outside hitter Hannah Pauling and sophomore setter Chelsea Doyle also flourished during the tournament.


text:
Stores »
A wedge that's fits your safari wild side!
Some of us have to be fly even when we're lounging. No, the Gucci jacquard is not inconspicuous but who wants to be!?
We are a community of shoppers sharing our best finds from across the web.
© 2015 ThisNext, Inc. ThisNext is a member of BUZZMEDIA Entertainment, a division of BUZZMEDIA.
Create your own free digital magazine at our new site Glossi.com


text:
Blazing Dragons
Merle's Mirror
- Episode Description
Using Merle's wizardry, Count Geoffrey schemes to assassinate King Allfire by using a magic mirror. When Flicker accuses Queen Griddle of being the assassin he is thrown into the dungeon, leaving King Allfire unprotected against Merle's magic…and murder attempts.
- Cast & Crew
Scott Wentworth
Jonathan Koensgen
Aron Tager
Cedric Smith
Suzanne Coy
- Fan Reviews (0)
- Be the first to write a review!
- Trivia & Quotes
Quotes (4)
King Allfire: (after boulder smashes his thrown) You're not suggesting, I mean, you don't think... Flame: Someone has a strong aversion to red velvet and teak?
Count Geoffrey: (after getting hit in the head by a goblet from some rats) (In a very pronunciated and separated way) When is Allfire going to be out of the way so I can take over Camelhot and burn this place to the ground!? Merle: 15 minutes? Count Geoffrey: ...ok.
Flame: Well it looks like everyone is back together again. Flicker: Yes, and there is something I'd like to ask you Flame. Flame: (very hopeful) Yes?! Flicker: How is it that swiss cheese can still stay afloat, yet it is so full of holes? Flame: *sighs*
Count Geoffrey: Okay Merle! Bring on the heavy artillery! Merle: (very nonchalantly) Here ya go. (hand him a mirror) Count Geoffrey: A Mirror? What are we going to do? Flash a bit of sun in their eyes?
Notes (2)
Chef Turnspit appears for the second time
Sir Blaze does not appear in this episode.
Trivia (3)
This is the second time we see Knight #2 get excluded. When Merle changes Geoffrey and his evil knights into beetles, you see each of them disappear in a cloud of smoke, but when they actually show them as beetles, the only ones that are there are Geoffrey, Knight #1, and Knight #3.
When Flicker is in the dungeon, his cloths constantly keep switching between his regular armor and his chef's bib that he put on for chopping cabbage much earlier in the episode
Major goof: At the end of the episode, when the moat water bursts from the door, Flicker is seen riding out on a barrel. He was previously in the main castle room, and is seen there once more at the end of the episode. How could he be in two places at once?
Allusions (1)
after Griddle shoots the crown off Allfire's head "William Tell has nothing on you your grace" This is directly out of the story of William tell and his famous shooting an apple off someone's head.
- There are no comments yet. Be the first by adding your thoughts above.


text:
Created: 07/24/2014 8:12 PM
By: A.J. Lagoe, KARE
(KARE) A Minnesota man and his two children were asked to leave a Southwest Airlines flight in Denver after he tweeted about a boarding disagreement.
Duff Watson says he has priority boarding because of his "A-List" customer status, but a gate agent didn't allow his two children, ages 6 and 9, to board with him Sunday on a flight to Minneapolis.
He says the agent "rudely and dismissively" told him he couldn't do that because it was against policy and they would all have to wait.
"I said, 'is this a new policy? I'm not clear,'" said Watson. He says the gate agent replied, "No, that's the policy and we can stand here and argue about it all day, but I'm not going to change my mind."
Watson says he said in parting, "Real nice way to treat an A-List. I'll be sure to tweet about it." And that's what he did.
"I said in caps: RUDEST AGENT IN DENVER. KIMBERLY S. GATE C39. NOT HAPPY @SWA."
Once Watson and his children boarded the plane and had taken their seats, they heard an announcement on the loudspeaker asking the Watson family to gather their belongings and exit the aircraft.
Read more: http://kare11.tv/1mIrmCy
KOB welcomes a lively and courteous discussion as long as you follow the rules of conduct set forth in our Terms of Use. Comments are not pre-screened before they post. You agree that anything you post may be used, along with your name and profile picture, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the license you have granted pursuant to our Terms of Use.
|Investigators identify body found partially buried in NW Albuquerque
|Woman arrested as accessory to June 26 Hobbs murder
|Plea deal reached in Taos minivan shooting case
|Carlsbad police ID body found Sunday in Pecos River, still haven't located family
|Mark Redwine says he might be 'person of interest' ID'd by criminal profiler in son's death


text:
Steve Kean pays Sam Allardyce damages over 'crook' claim
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has accepted substantial damages from Steve Kean over claims he was sacked by Blackburn because he was a "crook".
Allardyce's solicitor said Kean accepted the allegation was completely untrue, withdrew it, and agreed to pay an undisclosed sum.
Kean, who replaced Allardyce at Ewood Park in December 2010, made the remarks on a tour of Hong Kong in 2011.
Blackburn have already made an apology to Allardyce.
Blackburn bosses post Allardyce
Steve Kean - December 2010-September 2012
Eric Black - caretaker, September 2012-October 2012
Henning Berg - October 2012-December 2012
Gary Bowyer - caretaker, December 2012-January 2013
Michael Appleton - January 2013 to present
Allardyce's solicitor, Hanna Basha, told the High Court that the "false and defamatory" allegation was made while Kean was drinking in a bar.
Kean's comments were recorded on video, posted on YouTube and reported in national newspapers.
Kean's counsel, John Mehrzad, offered his apologies for the hurt and distress caused and said he was pleased to set the record straight.
Blackburn had settled their dispute with Allardyce on 8 January and were not a party to Wednesday's statement in court.
The Championship club said in a statement on their website at the time: "Mr Kean was in a bar and falsely alleged that Sam Allardyce was sacked because he was a crook.
"This is completely false and we apologise to Mr Allardyce for the embarrassment and distress caused."


text:
University of Dallas Alumni Community
Alumni Events Calendar
Campus Calendar
Transformation, Innovation and Ethics Series
UD's Cor Challenge
Alumni & Family Weekend
3rd Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards
Alumni Notes
Prayer Requests
Affinity Programs
University Bookstore & Apparel
Request a Transcript
Career Services
Amazon Smile, Support the Library
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Haggerty Teaching Excellence Awards
Stay Connected
Alumni Directory
National Alumni Board
Satish & Yasmin Gupta Alumni Community
Alumni Newsletter:
View from UD
Golden Crusaders
Alumni in the Law Community
Alumni Veterans Resources
Blogs by Alumni
First Time Login
Update my Contact Information
In Memoriam
Get Involved
Global Alumni Community
United States Regional Networks
Hire Students & Alumni
Recommend an Undergraduate
Class Agent Program
Host an Event
Make a Gift
Make a Gift
Supporting UD
Stay Connected
Get Involved
Make a Gift
Affinity Program: Liberty Mutual Insurance
Switch and you could save up to $427.*
Get a Quote »
SYGCOB 6th Annual Wine Tasting
Join Brett Landry, Ph.D., Interim Dean of the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business, faculty, staff, students and alumni for the 6th annual wine tasting in Braniff Foyer.
UD @ the Texas Rangers
Relax in an air-conditioned suite at Globe Life Park and cheer on the Texas Rangers as they come to the end of their regular season. Prior to the game, you will get the chance to meet and hear from Joe Januszewski, Executive Vice President of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club.
Register Now »
3rd Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner
Join the National Alumni Board in honoring: John Alvis, Raymund King, Nancy Cain Marcus and Michael Marz.
Upcoming Events
More Events
SYGCOB 6th Annual Wine Tasting
TIE Series Presents: The Future of Healthcare
UD at the Texas Rangers
North Texas Giving Day
Constitution Day with the Politics Department
3rd Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner
Community News
Tribute to Andrew Esherick '12
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
Read Tributes to Andrew »
John Salazar: Global Head of Financial Management, Cushman & Wakefield
Read more
Joshua Musasizi: Chief Commerical Officer, Vodafone Uganda - MBA
Read more
Dr. John Boyd, CEO of McLane Children's Hospital (MBA '00)
Read more
Julie Richey, BA '87, Offers "Mosiacs in Rome" Tour and Workshop
Read more
Review: Braniff Salon on Aeschylus's Oresteia
Read more
Andy Patterson, BA '08: Entrepreneur with Purpose
Read more
All Images
All Text
Read More Articles
Community News
Read More Articles
"Arete" High School Students Revel in the Classical Tradition and Seek the Noble Life
Community News
Read More Articles
John Salazar: Global Head of Financial Management, Cushman & Wakefield
Joshua Musasizi: Chief Commerical Officer, Vodafone Uganda - MBA
Dr. John Boyd, CEO of McLane Children's Hospital (MBA '00)
is the percentage of alumni of the University of Dallas that supported UD last academic year. Join them by
making a gift now.
is the total number of alumni from all four schools within UD.
Global Presence
Alumni of UD can be found in over 100 countries. Get involved in your
regional network.


text:
Forterus, Inc. and its subsidiaries engage in diverse business activities, including thoroughbred breeding and racing, behavioral healthcare and finance. For more information on A Better Tomorrow or Forterus, please visit their respective websites at http://www.abttc.com and http://www.forterus.com.
Application of the Safe Harbor of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains, and Forterus may from time to time make, written or oral "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Forterus's and/or its subsidiaries control that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. In particular, statements using words such as "may," "should," "estimate," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "predict," "potential," or words of similar import generally involve forward-looking statements.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease.
Paul Howarth
(888) 257-8345
|SOURCE Forterus, Inc.
Copyright©2008 PR Newswire.
All rights reserved


text:
champagne glitter 'Kelsey' peep toe pumps
designer's notes
As one of the most iconic shoes of our time, it goes without saying that every woman needs a pair of Jimmy Choo's in your life. It's time to make your dreams come true!
color: Champagne / Gold Glitter fabric upper Rounded peep toe Wavy strappy detail at vamp Anklestrap with silvertone buckle Leather lining Leather sole 4'' goldtone mirrored heel All measurements are approximate Canvas / Leather; Italy; style# 334470201


text:
Grounds open at 6:00 p.m.
Concert at 8:30 p.m.
Salute to America
Michelle Merrill, conductor
The United States Army Field Band Concert Band and Soldiers' Chorus
Ft. The Rolling Stones touring members
Bernard Fowler, vocals
Darryl Jones, bass
Tim Ries, saxophone and piano
The Rolling Stones touring members take center stag…
Celebrate summer with a magical evening of music on the lakeside lawn of the enchanting estate featuring your Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Grounds open at 6:00 p.m.
Michelle Merrill, conductor
The DSO takes you to a galaxy far, far away with a special performance of The Music of Star Wars at Meadow Brook Music Festival!
From St…
A string quartet from the Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra will perform "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix in Orchestra Hall on behalf of the Don Was Detroit All-Star Revue at Concert of Colors.
Andrés Cárdenes, conductor and violin
ROSSINI Overture to La scala di seta
VIVALDI Violin Concertos from La Stravaganza
MOZART Symphony No. 41
Recipient of the prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant in 2008, violinist Karen Gomyo has been hailed by the Chicago Tribune as "A first-rate artist of real musical command, vitality, brilliance and intensity", and by the Cleveland Plain Dealer as "captivating, honest and soulful, fueled by abundant talent but not a vain display of technique".Gomyo has established herself in recent years as a much in demand soloist internationally, performing with orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, LA Philharmonic, San Francisco Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, and Cleveland Orchestra. Outside of the US, she has appeared with the Danish National Symphony, Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo Symphony, and Sydney Symphony. Learn more at karengomyo.com.


text:
These Roberto Cavalli 546 Malva 001 eyeglasses are classic and chic. This frame is designed with exposed lenses on the outer edges, and acetate arms that are demure on the outside, with a flirty zebra print on the inside. These glasses can be used to accessorize both your playful and serious side!Close
These Roberto Cavalli 641 Papavero 001 eyeglasses are classy and sophisticated. This acetate frame offers a full, glossy black finish, with a peaking, pearly, white interior. These glasses will gracefully complement any look!.Close
These Roberto Cavalli RC619 Bocca di Leone 001 Shiny Black eyeglasses are classically elegant and timeless. This full frame has a glossy black finish and large rounded lenses. The cylindrical temples are modestly marked with Robert Cavalli branding and embellished with silver hinges dotted with black crystals.Close
These Roberto Cavalli RC638 Giglio 005 Black eyeglasses are luxuriously striking. This full acetate frame has a shimmery marbled black finish with rectangular lenses. The elegant temples are enriched with a stunning silver detail set in a clear acetate near the hinges and completed with the Roberto Cavalli branding..Close


text:
Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) and Techniphave signed a contract to provide marine agency services and logistics for the Rashid C project in the Middle East.
MAN Diesel & Turbo, Wärtsilä and Winterthur Gas & Diesel to collaborate on major, EU-funded project.
A major cross-industry initiative led by MAN Diesel & Turbo,
Singapore Technologies Marine Ltd (ST Marine), the marine arm of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering), held the Launching ceremony for the first
FSL Trust Management Pte. Ltd., as trustee-manager of First Ship Lease Trust announced new time charter agreements for FSL Shanghai, FSL Hamburg and FSL Singapore.
DA-Desk has launched a new service under its PortSpend ManagementTM solution, the Proforma Disbursement Account (PDA) Approval Mobile App. The mobile app is available
China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES), a Chinese international oil tanker operator, projects doubled profit in the first half of 2015 from a year ago.


text:
On Sept. 20, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners received a presentation and report from Kushner & Company Human Resources and Benefits Experts outlining the results of their study of the county's health and pension benefit offerings to its employees.
The board requested this analysis for several reasons.
First, in the current economic environment, as I have reported on several occasions, development of the county general fund budget requires that all costs be critically examined. This report provided a comparative benchmark of benefits to assure Monroe County employees are treated fairly when looking at other similar employers in the public sector.
It also compared employer benefits on a regional and national basis.
Second even when comparing benefit offerings against other employers, the board of commissioners also is cognizant of the county's ability to pay for benefit programs while providing necessary public programs and services.
This report and analysis provided a valuable tool for the commissioners to understand where the benefit offerings stand today, including the costs thereof, and where the commissioners may want to go with benefit offerings with a clear understanding of the long term financial impact of each benefit.
The Michigan Legislature has enacted new laws providing limits on public employer expenditures for health care and the board of commissioners' future benefit decisions will be shaped based on these limits.
Before going further, the entire report is found on the county Web site (www.co.monroe.mi.us) so this commentary is merely a synopsis of the conclusions of the report and the suggestions offered. Citizens desiring to read the entire report have the opportunity to do so in its entirety.
The county, as employer, desires to offer benefit programs to meet the changing environment in benefit programs in the region and the nation; provide a total compensation program that demonstrates the value it has in its employees; is competitive in the marketplace to attract and retain a professional and quality workforce, and, the value of the benefit offerings are understood by all employees.
The conclusions of the report suggest the county's current health and prescription drug programs and retirement benefits are significantly above average both in design (benefits offered/provided) and resulting costs.
Further, the county offers too many health-care plans that are not well differentiated in design or cost.
The recommendation is the county offer three plans that are well differentiated in cost and benefits, but permits the employee an opportunity to choose the plan which best meets his or her and dependent health-care needs at a reasonable employer cost as compared to others.
Changes in prescription drug plans would more closely reflect plans in the region as well as incentivizing employees to become better users of prescription and/or generic drug offerings, to the extent permitted by their physicians.
Finally, the recommendations provide a path for targeted prevention and wellness programs to focus on the three largest and related health conditions: diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
Total drug claims and associated costs were discovered to also be higher than the norm. Of course, some of the drugs utilized by employees are required by the physician and substitutes cannot be expected to deliver the protocol required. However, incentives to use generic drugs, where permissible, will be implemented.
These changes will require the employee and dependents to take a more active role in management of their particular health programs and has been the trend in health care and will continue. This is in the best interest, first of the employee for their own health and well being and second for the employer.
R. LaMar Frederick of Lambertville is chairman of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners.


text:
We are migrating the content of this website during the first semester of 2014 into the new EUR-Lex web-portal. We apologise if some content is out of date before the migration. We will publish all updates and corrections in the new version of the portal.
Do you have any questions? Contact us.
The judicial system of the European Union: Court of Justice and Court of First Instance
The Court of Justice and the Court of First Instance have been facing a considerable increase in cases and workload over recent years. They are finding it ever more difficult to do their work rapidly and effectively. In the light of this situation and the forthcoming enlargement of the Union to 27 Member States, important measures were taken in the Nice Treaty to improve the operation of the judicial system of the European Union (EU).
These reforms concern mainly the composition of the Court of Justice and the Court of First Instance, the division of jurisdiction between these two bodies (strengthening the role of the Court of First Instance), the arrangements for adopting their Statute and their rules of procedure and the handling of disputes regarding Community industrial property rights.
The provisions in the Nice Treaty on the judicial system are many: they can be found in nine main Articles, a Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice and the Court of First Instance and five declarations.
The Court of Justice comprises as many judges as there are Member States. The number of Advocates-General remains the same (eight), but the Council may at any time decide unanimously to increase their number.
The Statute of the Court of Justice was amended by the Nice Treaty to reorganise its internal structure as a response to the increase in the number of judges as a result of the forthcoming enlargement. To maintain the effectiveness of the jurisdiction and the consistency of its case law, the Court of Justice will be able to sit in a grand chamber of eleven judges (including the President of the Court of Justice and the Presidents of the five-judge chambers). As a general rule, this structure will hear cases already dealt with by the plenary assembly.
With regard to extending the powers of the Court of Justice, the new Article 229A of the Treaty Establishing the European Community (EC Treaty) created a legal basis to allow the Council, acting unanimously, to adopt provisions to confer jurisdiction on the Court of Justice in disputes relating to industrial property rights. This provision applies essentially to disputes between private individuals concerning the future Community patent. This Council Decision will not come into force until after ratification by the Member States.
The Nice Treaty also extended the European Parliament's right of recourse before the Court of Justice (Article 230 EC). The European Parliament can now bring a case to the Court of Justice under the same conditions as the other institutions.
Finally, the Treaty introduced greater flexibility to adapt the judicial system in future by settling a number of points in the Court of Justice's Statute (including the division of jurisdiction), which can be amended by the Council at the request of the Court of Justice or the Commission. However, it did keep the requirement that there be unanimity for any amendment to the Statute of the Court of Justice, although the Council may now approve the rules of procedure for the Court of Justice and the Court of First Instance by a qualified majority.
The essential provisions concerning the Court of First Instance, incorporated until now in the Decision establishing the CFIEC, are now incorporated in the EC Treaty in Articles 210, 220, 224, 225, and 225A.
The Nice Treaty stipulates that the Court of First Instance shall comprise at least one judge per Member State. The exact number of judges shall be determined by the Statute of the Court of Justice (Article 224 EC).
The Nice Treaty also extended the jurisdiction of the Court of First Instance. It is still the competent body to hear direct appeals, with the exception of those which, pursuant to the Statute of the Court of Justice, are dealt with by the latter. The rulings of the Court of First Instance may be re-examined by the Court of Justice if there is a serious risk to the unity or consistency of EU law. Moreover, even though the Court of Justice retains, in principle, competence for questions referred for preliminary ruling, the Statute may give competence for preliminary rulings to the Court of First Instance in specific cases.
The new Treaty also provides the possibility for the Council to create specialist judicial chambers to hear various categories of appeal concerning certain subjects in the first instance. For example, Declaration No 16, annexed to the Treaty, calls on the Court of Justice and the Commission to prepare a draft decision to create a judicial chamber of this kind to rule on disputes between the Community and its servants (Article 236 EC).
In general, as for the Court of Justice, the Treaty introduced greater flexibility to adapt the judicial system in the future by regulating the composition and the allocation of powers in the Court of First Instance's Statute, which may be amended by the Council without the need to amend the Treaty in accordance with the formal procedure. The rules of procedure of the Court of First Instance are adopted by the Council by qualified majority, as is the case for the Court of Justice.
The Treaty establishes the division of jurisdiction between these two bodies but specifies that it may be adjusted by their respective Statutes (Article 225 EC).
The Court of First instance is now competent for all direct actions, in particular proceedings for annulment (Article 230 EC), for failure to act (Article 232 EC) and for damage (Article 235 EC), with the exception of those allocated to a judicial chamber and those which the Statute reserves for the Court of Justice.
The Court of Justice, as the supreme judicial institution of the Union, retains competence for other judicial actions on fundamental questions for the Community order and carries out this mission by way of questions referred by the national jurisdictions for a preliminary ruling. However, the Treaty provides that the Statute may empower the Court of First Instance with preliminary competence in certain areas.
To clarify the details of this division of jurisdiction, Declaration No 12 annexed to the Treaty calls on the Court and the Commission to review together the division of jurisdiction as soon as possible, so that appropriate proposals can be examined once the Nice Treaty comes into force.
|EC Treaty
|220 to 225A - 229A and 230
|Court of Justice
|210, 220, 224, 225 and 225A
|Court of First Instance
|Treaty de Nice - Protocol
|Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice and the Court of First Instance
|Treaty de Nice - Declarations No 12 to 17
|Division of jurisdiction, review procedure, processing of disputes between the Community and its servants, disputes concerning industrial property rights


text:
Donald Lambro wrote in Sunday's Washington Times that D LINK
USA Today on those snappy Steele and Pawlenty ads. LINK
Without mentioning Foley, the Wall Street Journal's ed board writes: "it's not too soon to say that Republicans in the 109th have been a major disappointment."
2006: House:
The Washington Post's Jonathan Weisman reports that "dozens of the made-to-order bills that flew through the House bear the names of the endangered lawmakers, from Pennsylvania Rep. Jim Gerlach's Open Space and Farmland Preservation Act to Connecticut Rep. Christopher Shays' reauthorization of the HOPE VI housing program, to measures to preserve Native American languages and assist in water planning for Rep. Heather A. Wilson (R-N.M.). LINK
The Dallas Morning News reports that Republican House candidate Shelley Sekula-Gibbs asks voters to vote for her twice: once in the special contest to fill in the last few weeks of former Rep. Tom DeLay's (R-TX) term and then again to serve a full two years, Notes the Dallas-Morning News' Gilman. LINK
2006: Senate:
The AP on Corzine slamming Kean for using a convicted felon to orchestrate a sleaze campaign against Menendez. LINK
2006: Governor:
The New York Post's Fredic Dicker reports that relations are starting to sour between Democratic candidate for Governor, Elliott Spitzer, and his "soon-to-be" Lieutenant Governor David Paterson. LINK
The Schwarzenegger Era:
The Los Angeles Times editorial argues that even though "California is big and exceptional enough to occasionally impersonate a nation", Angelides should campaign for governor instead of campaigning against Bush. LINK
In the New York Daily News, Kevin Sheekey shows leg, thigh, and breast about Mike Bloomberg running for president in 2008. LINK
2008: Republicans:
The Boston Globes' Rick Klein is suspicious that Mitt Romney has been using his position as chairman of the Republican Governors Association to enhance his potential 2008 presidential bid. Under Romney's leadership the Association has directed its largest political contribution to candidates in Florida, Michigan and Iowa, all states that will be in play in '08. LINK
Democratic agenda:
He's made national headlines over the past year for his views on the Iraq war but inside Washington, Rep. John Murtha (D-PA) is known for something else entirely. Murtha is known on the Hill as the top Democrat to deliver Democratic votes to Republican leaders in exchange for earmarks. David Kirkpatrick has the story of "the Murtha Corner." LINK
More schedule items:
President Bush was briefed this morning about the California wildfires. He's met with representatives from USDA, Interior, DHS, and FEMA.
First Lady Laura Bush attends a garden ceremony to unveil the Laura Bush Rose at 10:35 am ET in the East Garden of the White House.
The Supreme Court opens its new term today.
Gubernatorial candidates Chet Culver (D-IA) and Rep. Jim Nussle (R-IA) debate at 8:00 pm ET in Cedar Rapids, IA.
Former Gov. Mark Warner (D-VA) attends a fundraiser at 6:00 pm ET with the Aladems County PAC in Mobile, Alabama.
Sen. Evan Bayh (D-IN) and Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) are both in Iowa today, campaigning for Iowa Democrats.


text:
The Rebel sell: Ole Miss focuses on fans with marketing, communications
OXFORD, Miss. -- Michael Thompson has to go to the bathroom.
Thompson, Ole Miss' senior associate athletic director for communications and marketing, keeps looking at the time one recent morning, knowing that all this talk about branding and marketing and the fan experience has to stop soon so he can join a handful of other athletic department staffers on a tour of Vaught-Hemingway Stadium's restrooms.
They're a significant focus of the 100 fan experience improvements Ole Miss is tackling in advance of its Sept. 3 opener against BYU.
On May 26, Ole Miss unveiled 100 improvements to the game day atmosphere in and around Vaught-Hemingway Stadium -- one for each day from then leading into the Sept. 3 season opener. A few of the highlights:
No. 2: A sound consulting firm was hired to analyze Vaught-Hemingway Stadium's audio
No. 13: New cell phone towers have been added
No. 30: All concession stands will take Visa and MasterCard
No. 46:An attendant will be present at every restroom
No. 59: The band will have new uniforms
No. 79: An actual sound meter will show fans just how loud they are
It's a project spearheaded by Thompson, a Memphis native who a year ago was a long way from run-down stadium lavatories: He was president of Thompson, the Memphis marketing and communications agency founded by his father, Michael Thompson Sr., in 1977.
Then came a nudge to apply for a new job at Ole Miss, his alma mater.
"I just saw a really unique opportunity here -- basically, a job that had not existed before," Thompson said. "An opportunity to build, pretty much build, a brand in marketing and communications, just kind of build an entire team in this group, which I've loved."
Thompson's first year has been far from mundane.
You know Rebel, the school's new black bear mascot? That was Thompson's domain, at least in implementing the idea that was selected. The world's first look at Rebel came from a photo someone snapped with a smartphone while the mascot head rested on Thompson's office table.
Ole Miss teams haven't exactly helped create the momentum Thompson is seeking to foster, either. On Thompson's third week on the job, the flagship product he markets, Ole Miss football, lost to lower-division Jacksonville State. Success remained elusive through much of the rest of the athletic year.
"If I can make it through this year, we can make it through anything," Thompson recalled telling a colleague recently.
But the change Thompson is leading is noticeable.
His team's big splash came in May when it unveiled the 100 improvements it planned to implement in and around Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. (Ten deal with the restrooms alone.)
The improvements were based on 23 pages of data that came from an 18-minute survey filled out by 3,700 season ticket holders.
Thompson's division has added three new employees in content creation: a video producer, a writer and a graphics designer.
Just last Friday, as the new fiscal year started, Ole Miss acquired four marketing employees who had been employed by TeleSouth, the department's media rights holder. About a dozen Ole Miss athletic department employees are under Thompson, including the half-dozen or so who do traditional media relations.
And for the first time in a while, Ole Miss is mounting a "true multimedia campaign," Thompson said, to advertise football season tickets. The billboards that are part of the campaign are up in and around Memphis.
Thompson's background is out-of-the-box for most college athletic departments. After graduating from Ole Miss in 2001, Thompson worked for three years at Atlanta's GEM Group in sports sponsorship. In 2004, he returned to Memphis to create BottleRocket, a sports sponsorship arm of Thompson. In 2007, he was named president of Thompson, the position he occupied when Ole Miss athletic director Pete Boone called last spring, a few weeks after he interviewed, to offer this job.
The decision wasn't easy.
"He left an opportunity to inherit a business that's been around for 35 years," Michael Thompson Sr. said. "Obviously, it was a very, very tough decision for him."
A framed advertisement for First Tennessee, one of his old company's top clients back in Memphis, is just above Thompson Jr.'s computer monitor. Some parts of his office walls are hardly noticeable behind the large sheets of paper, torn off of an easel, that contain handwritten plans for one of his various initiatives.
Boone, a banker before his first stint at Ole Miss started in 1995, was enamored with Thompson's background from the time his resumé arrived -- and what that meant to the sometimes-stale world of customer interaction in college sports.
"It's pure commercial business that he's bringing to us," Boone said. "It's pure customer service that we've missed. And when I say 'we,' I mean college athletics."
Thompson's work has been well-received among Ole Miss fans, said James Harper, an Oxford attorney and president of the newly formed fan support group Forward Rebels.
"I definitely think he is heading in the right direction as far as trying to open up the lines of communication," Harper said.
Now, if he can just finish those bathrooms.
-- Kyle Veazey: (901) 529-2799
Subscribe to The Commercial Appeal
Need Help? Call us at 1-888-789-0831.
Monday-Friday: 6am-5pm / Saturday: 6:30am-11:30am / Sunday: 6am-1pm


text:
Family Pets Die After Brave Rescue Attempt
Updated: 01/02/2009 - A trailer burns to the ground with two animals inside.
Updated: 01/02/2009 - A trailer burns to the ground with two animals inside.
Updated: 02/05/2010 - The law was named after a Danville woman who died when medical help didn't arrive fast enough.
Updated: 01/01/2009 - A fire destroys a Scott County home on New Year's day.
Posted: 01/01/2009 - A man is killed after he lost control of his truck and slammed into a guardrail.
Posted: 01/01/2009 - A northern Kentucky's emergency services department has been placed on probation until April for allowing an administrator to drive an ambulance on a call.
Updated: 01/02/2009 - 2008 brought many stories that affected Kentuckians and 27Newsfirst was there the entire way to provide the details and information crucial to you. Here's what you felt were the top ten stories of 2008 in Central Kentucky.
Posted: 01/01/2009 - Police are looking for a driver who took off from the scene of an injury crash.
Posted: 01/01/2009 - A woman is under arrest after police say she hit another woman with her car.
Updated: 01/01/2009 - 2009 got off to a deadly start in Lexington. A man was found shot to death just after three Thursday morning, now his friend has been charged with manslaughter.
Updated: 12/31/2008 - In December alone, flames claimed the lives of 14 people across the state.
Updated: 12/31/2008 - The Kentucky General Assembly begins its 2009 session on Tuesday.
Posted: 12/31/2008 - A government study suggests that secondhand smoke is a very serious public health threat.
Posted: 12/31/2008 - The Treasury Department says it will decide on a case-by-case basis whether other companies connected to the struggling automotive industry should be provided emergency aid.
Posted: 12/31/2008 - There are growing signs Israel is preparing for a possible ground invasion of the Gaza Strip.
Posted: 12/31/2008 - It's going to be a busy day for taxi drivers across the city.
Posted: 12/31/2008 - Trials have been taking place in China stemming from the country's tainted milk scandal
Updated: 12/31/2008 - 2008 ends in Afghanistan with a record 151 U.S. troops having died in the past year.
Posted: 12/31/2008 - CINCINNATI (AP) - Macy's acknowledges that some shoppers who paid with a debit card on the weekend before Christmas were charged twice.
Posted: 12/31/2008 - Biologist Wendell Haag received the Presidential Early Career Award.
Posted: 12/31/2008 - A grand jury in Paducah will review a felony theft charge against the local coordinator for Toys for Tots.
Posted: 12/31/2008 - Incoming Secretary of Health and Human Services Tom Daschle is polling the public in his effort to push through serious health care reform in the early days of the Obama administration.
Posted: 12/31/2008 - Iraq's oil minister has announced that 11 oil and gas fields are open to bidding from developers in the second postwar round of licensing.
Posted: 12/31/2008 - Israeli aircraft hit Palestinian targets in Gaza again today after Jerusalem rejected a call for a 48-hour pause.
Posted: 12/31/2008 - Lexington police have a few clues to go on in the armed robbery of a Subway restaurant.
Posted: 12/31/2008 - Jason Carper is accused of stealing about $12,500 he solicited, saying a building was needed to store toys.


text:
Viewers: in countries Watching now:
In Photoshop CS6 Essential Training, Julieanne Kost demonstrates how to produce high-quality images in a short amount of time, using a combination of Adobe Photoshop CS6, Bridge, and Camera Raw.
The course details the Photoshop features and creative options, and shows efficient ways to perform common editing tasks, including noise reduction, shadow and highlight detail recovery, retouching, and combining multiple images. Along the way, the course explores techniques for nondestructive editing and compositing using layers, blending modes, layer masks, and much more.
We need to take a minute to talk about the fundamentals of masking and using layer masks in Photoshop. So let's start with a very simple illustration. I'm going to select my Rectangular Marquee tool and I want to make sure that this first icon is selected, so that I can create a new selection and then I'll just click and drag, kind of like I'm dragging an edge, except that of course, I'm selecting the inside of my image. Because what I want to do is I want to create a vignette, but I wanted it to be a nice soft edged vignette and I wanted it to be really flexible in case I change my mind.
So, now that I have my selection made, even though I'm on a background layer Photoshop is smart enough to know that if I click the mask icon to add a layer mask, Photoshop will automatically turn the background into a layer and add that layer mask, and we can see that this mask is now hiding the photograph in this outer area. If we want to look at the mask, we can hold down the Option key or the Alt key that's what the mask looks like.
Wherever a mask is white in Photoshop, you can see the information on that layer, meaning that when I toggle back on the visibility, where the mask as white, I'm seeing the photograph. Where the layer mask is black around the edges, that's where the photograph is hidden, but I don't really like that it's such an abrupt change between seeing the photo and then the white border. What I'd like to do is soften that. Now in the past, a lot of times people would make a selection and then add a feather to that selection in order to soften it.
Well, we can do the same thing today, but we can do it in a non-destructive manner and that's by using the Properties panel. You want to make sure that you have the mask selected, then click on the Properties panel. You can see that we're targeting the mask, this is what the layer mask looks like, and down below that there's a feather slider. If I click and drag that to the right, you can see as I increase the number of pixels in my feather, we're getting a nice soft edge. So I'll just keep increasing that until I like the vignetting effect.
Now let's take a look at what's happening with the mask. I'll go ahead and Option or Alt click on the mask itself, so that we can see it, and then we'll look at the Properties panel. You can see as I move the Feather slider, the mask is getting harder or softer along the edge. It's almost like I'm blurring the whole mask and it really is quite nice, because it is completely flexible. Right? If I save this Photoshop file and I come back to it next week or next month, I can always come back in here and change the feather Amount.
We'll go ahead and set that maybe around 10 and we'll click OK in order to see what that looks like. Now in the last video we spent some time making a more complex selection around the window and the archway. Well, I saved that selection into this file and we can quickly access it by going to the Select menu and then choosing Load Selection, I want to select the Window, click OK and now we have the marching ants. What we didn't do in the previous movie was we didn't soften the edge, we added an adjustment.
In fact, we added the Brightness and Contrast Adjustment and we moved the brightness to the left to make it look as if the window was receding into the brick wall, but had we looked closely, had we zoomed in to 100%, I'll use Cmd+1 to do that. You might notice that there is a harsh edge around my selection, so I can tell what areas were changed and what areas were not. Now that we know about the Properties panel and about the way layer masks work, we can soften that edge non-destructively just like we did with the vignette, I'll make sure that the layer mask with Thumbnail is selected and then we'll use our Properties panel, you can see that the Mask is targeted.
If the Brightness and Contrast Adjustment layer is targeted, this is what the dialog would look like, so be sure that you target the mask and then we can add a feather. Now in this instance we're not going to need nearly as large of a feather, as we did with the vignette, because we don't want the feather so soft that some of the brick on the outside of the window is changed. So, I would say a feather of around 1 or 2 should be sufficient. Now if we Option or ALT click on the mask for the Adjustment layer, you can see that we've just softened up all of those edges, so that it doesn't look like we've just simply kind of cut out one area and made a change to it.
It's going to be much more seamless and people won't know that that area has been manipulated. The important thing to know here is that when you're working with masks, wherever the mask is white, you're going to see the content in that layer or in the case of an adjustment layer, wherever the mask is white, you're going to see the effects of that adjustment, and wherever is the mask is black, Photoshop is going either hide the contents of the layer or it's going to hide the adjustment. And all the layer masks work this way, it doesn't matter if you put a layer mask on type or on a shape layer or on a photograph. White will always show the contents on the layer and black will always hide the contents of the layer, and then in order to change the edges of any of your masks, all you need to do is target the mask in the Layers panel and use the Properties panel to add your non-destructive feather.
There are currently no FAQs about Photoshop CS6 Essential Training.
Access exercise files from a button right under the course name.
Search within course videos and transcripts, and jump right to the results.
Remove icons showing you already watched videos if you want to start over.
Make the video wide, narrow, full-screen, or pop the player out of the page into its own window.
Click on text in the transcript to jump to that spot in the video. As the video plays, the relevant spot in the transcript will be highlighted.


text:
Just in case you forgot…
Come little children and pop in the VHS or turn on ABC Family:
Silence the haters:
Give them a stare-down:
And watch the best Halloween movie of ALL TIME:
Now let's get cookin':
1. Because Sarah Jessica Parker has never had a better role than Sarah Sanderson:
2. Or Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson:
3. Because the movie taught us so many things, like what a virgin is:
4. And that the ugly chicks always stay out late:
5. How to be calm:
6. How to be beautiful:
7. And who "Ice" is:
8. Because of THE BURNING RAIN OF DEATH:
9. Because the movie had zombies before zombies were cool:
And it also had talking cats before talking cats were mainstream:
And made everyone want a cat.
10. Because even though the movie was hilarious:
11. Like, really funny:
12. And kind of terrifying:
13. It still makes you cry like a baby:
14. Because Thackery Binx is the BEST NAME EVER:
Via tumblr.com
15. And because he's on NCIS now:
Via tumblr.com
16. One word (or four): AMUCK AMUCK AMUCK AMUCK:
17. Because Mary Sanderson was also the voice of Peggy Hill:
Not really related, but still MIND-BLOWING:
18. Because they said the movie's title in the MOVIE:
19. Because of Winifred's TEETH:
20. And the amazing make-up in the movie:
21. Beacuse everyone's first crush was Max Dennison…
Even if he was too cool to trick-or-treat:
22. Or their first crush was Sarah Sanderson:
Though, now it might be Dani:
That's what she looks like now.
23. And, finally, because of THIS:
Preview Your Response
Here Are The Top Stories
- Police in Athens used pepper spray on protesters two days ahead of Greece's major bailout vote.
- A medical helicopter crashed in Colorado. The crash killed the pilot and injured two crew members.
- Serena Williams survived an upset at Wimbledon and defeated current Britain's Heather Watson. She'll play her older sister Venus in the next round of the tournament ?


text:
Ataturk An Intellectual Biography (Hardcover)
|Author: M. Sukru Hanioglu
Learn more about Ataturk:
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Princeton Univ Pr
Sku: 218917767
Publish Date: 4/21/2011
Pages: 273
Age Range: NA
See more in Presidents & Heads of State
|"This is the best book on Mustafa Kemal Ataturk ever written. Hanioglu deals with virtually every single aspect of Ataturk''s biography without drowning in the partisan battles surrounding it. I am certain that this powerful book will become a classic."--Cemil Aydin, author of "The Politics of Anti-Westernism in Asia""Hanioglu has produced a work that is both accessible and intellectually stimulating. It is safe to say that there are few scholars alive today who are able to provide the rich historical perspective on Ataturk''s life that Hanioglu provides here."--Benjamin C. Fortna, author of "Imperial Classroom: Islam, the State, and Education in the Late Ottoman Empire"


text:
Originally written on Fox Sports | Last updated 12/9/12
Robert Griffin III headed to the locker room with his right knee braced as the Washington Redskins completed another comeback. His backup helped secure a 31-28 overtime victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The Redskins' franchise star was diagnosed with a knee sprain, a determination confirmed by an MRI exam. Hours earlier and without the need for such high-tech analytical devices, something else became clear: The Redskins are legitimately in the hunt for a playoff spot. Of course, those chances of moving from contender to an actual playoff berth for the first time since 2007 could hinge on when Griffin is able to return. The Redskins (7-6) kept pace with the NFC East-leading New York Giants (8-6). "I'll still be able to run and do those things if it's just a real bad bruise," said Griffin, who walked slowly (although minus crutches) to the podium after the game and before the MRI. "If it's anything else, like I told coach (Mike Shanahan), I'll fight through it and I'll b...
Comments are closed.
What do you think?To leave a comment, you can:
NFL News
Delivered to your inbox
You'll also receive Yardbarker's daily Top 10, featuring the best sports stories from around the web. Customize your newsletter to get articles on your favorite sports and teams. And the best part? It's free!
Follow us on Twitter
|Best of Yardbarker
|NFL News
|MLB News
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
What is Yardbarker?
Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.
|© 2015 Yardbarker, Inc. All rights reserved. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. (What's New?)


text:
With 1.7 million freelancers, we'll match you with the perfect talent.
The client has made the following changes to the job.
Bidding period ended early.
Client prefers freelancers from:
You are still able to submit a proposal for this job.
The client prefers freelancers from
a different location.
We are looking for a talented, reliable individual to join our team as a QA Analyst.
IF YOU ARE A COMPANY/FIRM/TEAM, please DO NOT BID!
Work Hours: 4am - 1pm Chicago Time.
No exceptions will be considered! This is the mandatory shift time. We enjoy working in a team environment... so should you!
Professional Environment: We run in a very structured, precise manner. Attention to detail is paramount in everything we do. We expect the same from contractors and anyone who would like to become contractors.
Qualifications: You must be a freelancer with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience. Strong preference will be given to freelancers with previous mobile application development experience.
Please submit with your bid a description of website project management and mobile app development experience. Applicants that include links to apps that are currently like in the iTunes or Google Play store are desired.
Job Description:
Your responsibilities:
- Provide QA analysis ...
Sign in or Register to see more


text:
Average Ratings
2 out of 2 people recommended this car.
Consumer Reviews
by Bailey from | October 17, 2013
Review the above Metrics. Look closely at the Fiat 500 before choosing a MINI. Good Luck with your purchase.
Purchased a new car
Uses car for N/A
Does recommend this car
A blast to drive
by Renaldo from Boston, MA | October 21, 2012
This car performs as hot as it looks. Everything about it screams winding country roads with sharp turns and other challenges. It handles like a mini BMW, because it is, both in terms of performance and in terms of build-quality. The six speeds are great for open highway driving, and they help to give the car almost 40 mpg on the highway. All in all the car has been a terrific joy to own and tool around with.
Purchased a new car
Uses car for Commuting
Does recommend this car
People Who Viewed this Car Also Viewed
Select up to three models to compare with the 2013 MINI Coupe.
Starting MSRP
Starting MSRP
Starting MSRP
Featured Services for this MINI Coupe
- Sell your current car quickly and easily on Cars.com.
- Not sure what auto repair should cost you? Use our price estimator.
- Get help with car repair now on Cars.com. Visit Repair & Care


text:
donovan mcnabb
Donovan McNabb Says Matt Stafford Is Overpaid
Donovan McNabb says that Matt Stafford is not worth his new contract.
Lito Sheppard Says Donovan McNabb Threw Up In The Super Bowl
Former Eagle Lito Sheppard says that Donovan McNabb threw up in the Super Bowl.
McNabb's Nephew On Flyer's Radar
Darnell Nurse is an 18-year-old draft project who modeled his game after Flyer's Defenseman Chris Pronger.
Philly Top Five Power Rankings: Philly Loses Bryz, Donovan Loses Me
Never have we done more with less than this week. Not one Philadelphia sports team played a meaningful game, and we still had ridiculous story after ridiculous story
Lesley's Last Word: McNabb's Return To Philly
Former Philadelphia Eagle's quarterback Donovan McNabb announced he will retire as an Eagle this fall.
Spike Eskin: Donovan McNabb, The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Though Donovan McNabb has not played for the Eagles in years, he continues to be a topic of discussion. It's ridiculous and hilarious, and thank goodness we've got it.
Stigall Show Log 5.15.13
Chris continues investigating the political scandals involving the IRS, the Justice Department and the Benghazi terrorist attack. He also discusses Prince Harry and Chris Christie's tour of the shore and Kermit Gosnell accepting a life sentence. He talks to Phillies Pitcher Kyle Kendrick, Congressman Jim Gerlach, former Senator Olympia Snowe, and Tom McGrath from Philadelphia Magazine.
Donovan McNabb Says He'll Retire An Eagle
Donovan McNabb will retire as a member of the Eagles, the former QB told a Syracuse radio station.
Donovan McNabb Loves When You Bring His Name Up, Says He Never Threw Up In The Super Bowl
Donovan McNabb appeared on WFAN in New York and talked a lot about Philadelphia.
WWE's John Cena Takes A Shot At Donovan McNabb
WWE's John Cena takes a shot at Donovan McNabb.
Freddie Mitchell Thinks The Eagles Controlled The Media
Former Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell says he thinks the Eagles controlled the media.
Donovan McNabb's Nephew Being Compared To Chris Pronger
Donovan McNabb's nephew Darnell Nurse is being compared to Chris Pronger.
Donovan McNabb Tops Ike Reese's Top Ten Eagles Of The Andy Reid Era
Donovan McNabb tops 94WIP's Ike Reese's list of the top ten Eagles of the Reid era.
DeSean Jackson On Whether A QB Change Could Help: 'You Never Know Until It Happens'
DeSean Jackson says a QB change could provide a spark.
Donovan McNabb Defends Michael Vick
Former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb says that Vick is not the problem.


text:
LAS VEGAS (AP) -- A 26-year-old poker professional who used to play online before federal indictments shut down the top poker websites to Americans has taken the chip lead at the World Series of Poker main event.
Phil Collins of Las Vegas picked up 3.5 million chips during the first two hours of play Sunday as 27 players were eliminated from the no-limit Texas Hold 'em tournament.
Collins -- who had more than 3 times as many chips as the next highest player at his table -- is using an aggressive style to put his opponents to tough decisions.
Collins says he's playing the best poker of his life.
Ben Lamb is still in the tournament and has overtaken 11-time bracelet winner Phil Hellmuth Jr. in the series' Player of the Year race.


text:
Dakar Dazed II - the return! Part 1: Project LC4-50
View Single Post
JMo (& piglet)
Gone a bit Baja
Joined: Apr 2007
Location: Somewhere west of Laramie...
Oddometer: 4,444
Originally Posted by
Hey John...
...Sounds like you have good people involved so I'm sure it's all been considered. If you haven't done so already i'd happily run it through some simulation if you can give me the port dimensions and flow details - must be readily available for the 690.
Are there enough potential customers to recoup your investment time and costs?
Hi Mtrehy! - many thanks for your offer of running a few simulations... as you suspect, things are going to be tight in there, and it is not just the physical elements of everything meshing (but hopefully not actually) coming together, but how it effects the power characteristics...
John has already been talking with the development department at Cosworth* regarding the dimensions required, and they will actually be laser-scanning a stock 690 head on Monday, so that we have the most accurate data available.
After John's original meeting with them last year, they are confident it can be made to work - but as you suggest, how efficient and ultimately how suitable the new engine characteristics are going to be, is very dependent on getting a prototype engine running and in a bike...
*Regarding your final question - while it is true there is only going to be a limited market for a complete 450cc conversion kit for these engines, the development spin-off is the ability to create a separate profile for a stock replacement and hi-compression piston option for the regular 690 engine (to be machined from the same batch of blanks, hence the desire to keep the original 690 bore and pin centre) which as you might imagine, has a far broader commercial application - with aging 690s in Enduro, SMC and Duke guises, or anyone looking for higher performance from the original capacity engine.
Should the initial prototype prove sufficiently successful, then it is likely that Rally Raid will be producing a batch of regular 690 pistons (in stock and hi-compression ratio) in conjunction with Cosworth, together with the required number of 450cc piston profile.
Honda CB500X 'Adventure' - not a unicorn as such, just a little mule with a bump on it's head...
JMo (& piglet)
View Public Profile
Visit JMo (& piglet)'s homepage!
Find More Posts by JMo (& piglet)


text:
Kissinger's 1974 Plan for Food Control Genocide
On Dec. 10, 1974, the U.S. National Security Council under Henry Kissinger completed a classified 200-page study, "National Security Study Memorandum 200: Implications of Worldwide Population Growth for U.S. Security and Overseas Interests." The study falsely claimed that population growth in the so-called Lesser Developed Countries (LDCs) was a grave threat to U.S. national security. Adopted as official policy in November 1975 by President Gerald Ford, NSSM 200 outlined a covert plan to reduce population growth in those countries through birth control, and also, implicitly, war and famine. Brent Scowcroft, who had by then replaced Kissinger as national security adviser (the same post Scowcroft was to hold in the Bush administration), was put in charge of implementing the plan. CIA Director George Bush was ordered to assist Scowcroft, as were the secretaries of state, treasury, defense, and agriculture.
Inside the Black Budget
The classified budget of the Defense Department, concealed from the public in all but outline, has nearly doubled in the Bush years, to $32 billion. That is more than the combined budgets of the Food and Drug Administration, the National Science Foundation and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Those billions have expanded a secret world of advanced science and technology in which military units and federal contractors push back the frontiers of warfare. In the past, such handiwork has produced some of the most advanced jets, weapons and spy satellites, as well as notorious boondoggles.
Multiple UFO sighting. Dubai
HD Video footage of UFO in United Arab Emirates. Good quality. excellent. most watched. most popular.Government. removed. censored.Banned.High Definition.
Why The Roman Catholic Church Needs To Visit The Confession Booth
It is time for the Roman Catholic Church to give up its nearly 2,000 year old secrets and explain to the world what it really represents. Despite its many great works, the Catholic Church is also Roman bureaucracy that was responsible for one of the greatest acts of cultural genocide in history. It needs to confess its sins and ask for forgiveness.
CIA role claim in Kennedy killing
New video and photographic evidence that puts three senior CIA operatives at the scene of Robert Kennedy's assassination has been brought to light.
It reveals that the operatives and four unidentified associates were at the Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles in the moments before and after the shooting on 5 June, 1968.
The CIA had no domestic jurisdiction and some of the officers were based in South-East Asia at the time, with no reason to be in Los Angeles.
Kennedy had just won the California Democratic primary on an anti-War ticket and was set to challenge Nixon for the White House when he was shot in a kitchen pantry.
State Dept: Criticism of Israel = Anti-Semitism?
In the most recent edition of its annual "Contemporary Global Anti-Semitism" released Thursday, the State Department — and hence the U.S. government — moves ever more closely to a long-standing neo-conservative tenet: that criticism of Israel or Israeli policies often, if not always, equals anti-Semitism. The report also suggests that comparing Israel's treatment of Palestinians in the Occupied Territories to South African apartheid — as former President Jimmy Carter did in his 2006 book Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid — also amounts to anti-Semitism.
More Articles...
Page 146 of 148


text:
Thanks for redeeming.{{else}}
Success! Thanks for repurchasing.{{/if}} {{else}} {{#if Expired}}
Increase my visibility!{{else}} {{#if IsMultiPack}}
{{#if HasMultiPack}} You have {{MultiPackCount}} top spot(s) left. Now loading you into the search listings... {{else}} You have used all top spots. Now loading you into the search listings... {{/if}}{{else}}
We are loading you into the search listing pages...{{/if}} {{/if}} {{/if}} {{/if}}
{{Current}} just saw you!{{/if}} {{#if LastTopSpotPurchaseIsMulti }} {{#if HasAnyTopSpot}}
{{#if HasFreeTopSpot }} {{ UnclaimedTopSpotFree }} Free {{/if}} {{#if HasPaidTopSpot }} {{#if HasFreeTopSpot }} & {{/if}} {{ MultiPackCount }} {{/if}} Top Spot{{#if Plural}}s{{/if}} Left{{else}}
0 Top Spot{{#if Plural}}s{{/if}} Left{{/if}} {{else}} {{#if HasFreeTopSpot }}
{{ UnclaimedTopSpotFree }} Top Spot{{#if Plural}}s{{/if}} Left{{/if}} {{/if}} {{else}} {{#if HasResults}}
{{Current}} see you now!{{else}} {{/if}} {{/if}}
You can now invite anyone to meet at your favorite Starbucks.
Limited-time feature
35 year old man | Burnsville, MN, USA | Seeking women 26-34 within 50 miles
Active within 1 hour
Who want's to spend the summer at Target field?
I'm a very happy, go with the flow, laid back individual. Im a glass overflowing type person who only thinks positive. I enjoy everything life has to offer. Absolutely love to laugh. I'm someone who knows what they want. It has taken a long time to get to that point but I can finally say I know exactly what I want. I will try anything once and enjoy exploring new places and resturants. I would do anything and everything for my family. I have 3 nieces and a nephew that are just amazing. I'm a driven and goal oriented individual. I enjoy spontaneity. Going out to a nice restaurant is great but staying in cooking dinner and watching a movie is great as well. As for my match... I'm looking for someone who is passionate, caring, has a sense of humor, loves there family, wants children, has a positive outlook on life, and someone that truly is your best friend. If your interested in learning more please ask.
Cooking , Dining out , Hobbies and crafts , Movies/Videos , Exploring new areas , Playing sports , Religion/Spiritual , Shopping/Antiques , Travel/Sightseeing , Watching sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Golf, Running, Tennis / Racquet sports, VolleyBall, Walking / Hiking, Weights / Machines
I exercise 5 or more times per week.
I have Dogs
I have a one year old pug
Middle of the Road
I belong to Crossfit Mendota so I spend a good amount of time there. I believe it's not the activity that makes the moment fun and enjoyable, but the people you are with that make the moment fun and enjoyable.
Z{{Cta}} {{#if HasMoreInfo}} ?{{CtaSecondary}} {{/if}}
|What he is looking for
|5'11" (180cms)
|3'0" (91cms) to 8'11" (271cms)
|Body type:
|A few extra pounds
|Slender, About average, Athletic and toned, A few extra pounds
|No preference
|Dark brown
|No preference
|No Way
|No Way
|Social Drinker
|Never, Social Drinker, Moderately
|Other profession
|No preference
|$75,001 to $100,000
|No preference
|Never Married
|Never Married
|Have kids:
|Wants kids:
|Definitely, Someday
|White / Caucasian
|White / Caucasian
|Christian / Protestant
|Christian / LDS, Christian / Protestant, Christian / Other
|I'll tell you later
|No preference


text:
Search over 43,100 properties in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin
Seven years ago, Beth helped us sell our home in Eden Prairie and find a perfect townhouse in Chanhassen. Her work at that time, despite a tough real estate environment, was amazing. When it came time to sell the Chanhassen place, we didn't hesitate to call Beth.
Our journey this spring from listing to closing was difficult. Buyers came and went. We don't believe either of the first 2 offers we accepted were fully honest. The one constant in this was Beth's steady leadership. The mechanics of preparing us for sale, the open house and showings were simple for Beth. When she made a difference was managing the entire process with other agents, home inspectors, appraisers and mortgage reps. She anticipated what needed to be done, ferreted out important information and generally made things happen. Her communication was constant and informative.
I will close by simply saying that our trust in Beth was amply rewarded. Her clients may not know, but I would tell them that they are truly fortunate to have her represent them. She does not walk on water (sorry, Beth) but she skates across with amazing grace. Thanks, Beth.
Dick and Marilyn
Our business philosophy is simple: We strive to deliver a positive experience for every customer. This is accomplished through the collaborative efforts of the many members of our team who are dedicated to the success of your housing transaction. We've been getting high marks from our home buying and selling customers in Minnesota and western Wisconsin since we opened for business in the 1970s. It is our plan to continue this tradition. We look forward to serving you.
Coldwell Banker Burnet delivers a true one-stop-shopping opportunity for home buyers and sellers. These services include the professional coordination of the home search, property marketing, negotiation of purchase or sale, and details of closing. For properties of special merit, we offer the unique resources of our Previews®-Distinctive Homes® Division. We also offer home financing through PHH Home Loans, title insurance and closing through Burnet Title and the services of NRT Insurance and Burnet Relocation.
Coldwell Banker Burnet has always led the way in emerging real estate technologies. As a home buying or selling customer, you can be confident that we will employ the most current technological tools to successfully market your home or make your home search an efficient process. This includes our proprietary HomeQuest property search software program and our robust Internet marketing presence.
Since 1973, our firm has been guided by a set of principles. Over the years, they have been modified to reflect a changing environment, but the basic mission has remained the same. Our Mission is: To create and promote positive experiences for our customers and communities. To create and promote opportunities for personal growth. To create and promote change and innovation. To create and promote a fun, fulfilling and respectful environment.
Useful Links: City of Apple ValleyCity of ChanhassenCity of ChaskaCity of EaganCity of Eden PrairieCity of LakevilleCity of MinnetonkaParade of Homes


text:
AT&T Asking $249 for Samsung Galaxy S 4
Article Comments
I hope that 249.99 is for 32gb ver. It will be hard to justify that for 16gb.
- Re: Price? by arox413
- Re: Price? by Downscripting
printed July 4, 2015
See this page online at:
Article Comments
All content Copyright 2001-2015 Phone Factor, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Content on this site may not be copied or republished without formal permission.


text:
Sunners - I understand things can go wrong with such things but couldnt go much more wrong than the time my horse resfused the jump and I got smashed in the jump stands. I can tell ya know a metal jump stand hurts more and does more damage than tripping over a moveable object. Of course you just have to be sensible about it.
Alex - cool! Im in brisbane. Just a stones throw away :)


text:
Football is drafted differently so I can only imagine if they save the money it costs to have all of them for a year they'd probably be able to get a good striker.
Thus helping them getting back to the Premier League, thus people actually watching Palace, thus then bringing back the cheerleader to get ever virgin/perverts support.
Also, I demand a 10 hour loop Steve!


text:
Kartman´s ´98 LC4 Adventure & ´99 660 Rallye Diary Thread
View Single Post
GO Bacon GO !
Joined: Dec 2008
Location: Cottbus, Germany
Oddometer: 507
And another update ;)
Checked and cleaned the parts
I also mounted a new (used) front rack, because there was a weld broken at mine...
Then I build in the motor
There were a few little problems ...
The srew from the oil line in the front of the engine knocked against the frame and therefore I could get it in the right position.
But after some filing this wasn´t a problem any more ^^
All pipes are built on, coolant and engine oil is in...
Vacuum connection for the fuel pump and temperature switch for the warning light are also fitted.
Filling and venting the clutch
Built on some parts
This is how it acutally looks...
Installed a new jet needle
The next thing I want to do is buying an Akrapovic full exhaust system
I also noticed that the Magura clutch armature doen´t fit with the old light / indicator switch - I´m going to buy a CEV switch, which is a lot smaller...
View Public Profile
Find More Posts by *kartman*


text:
Thanks for redeeming.{{else}}
Success! Thanks for repurchasing.{{/if}} {{else}} {{#if Expired}}
Increase my visibility!{{else}} {{#if IsMultiPack}}
{{#if HasMultiPack}} You have {{MultiPackCount}} top spot(s) left. Now loading you into the search listings... {{else}} You have used all top spots. Now loading you into the search listings... {{/if}}{{else}}
We are loading you into the search listing pages...{{/if}} {{/if}} {{/if}} {{/if}}
{{Current}} just saw you!{{/if}} {{#if LastTopSpotPurchaseIsMulti }} {{#if HasAnyTopSpot}}
{{#if HasFreeTopSpot }} {{ UnclaimedTopSpotFree }} Free {{/if}} {{#if HasPaidTopSpot }} {{#if HasFreeTopSpot }} & {{/if}} {{ MultiPackCount }} {{/if}} Top Spot{{#if Plural}}s{{/if}} Left{{else}}
0 Top Spot{{#if Plural}}s{{/if}} Left{{/if}} {{else}} {{#if HasFreeTopSpot }}
{{ UnclaimedTopSpotFree }} Top Spot{{#if Plural}}s{{/if}} Left{{/if}} {{/if}} {{else}} {{#if HasResults}}
{{Current}} see you now!{{else}} {{/if}} {{/if}}
You can now invite anyone to meet at your favorite Starbucks.
Limited-time feature
43 year old woman | Noblesville, IN, USA | Seeking men 35-45 within 50 miles
Let's see... about me. I am 41. I'm a Leo of German and Irish decent. I was born in Sacramento California and have lived in Texas and Missouri as well. I am strong willed and independent. I have a huge sense of humor so I love to laugh and smile. I am responsible, honest and loyal. None of my pictures are where I fixed up to take pictures. They were spur of the moment. I don't believe in doing glamour shots and showing my best looking self as it can only go down from there, right? Sure I'd get more "hits" but to me, that wouldn't be real. I am not extremely feminine. I don't wear high heels, I wear moderate makeup and most the times, my hair is in a ponytail. I am a single mom to 3 kids. 16, 8 and 6. They are my life. I have raised them entirely on my own. I sometimes feel as though I need to be resocialized due to being at home with kids for the past 16 years. Most of my activities involve my kids. I rarely have gone out without them. They want me to have a boyfriend/husband. I do too, but not at the cost of my children. I "can" go out of course, just haven't. They are older now and I am lonely. I am not a booty call. I want a connection and partnership before any of that. I am witty and sarcastic and can hold down a conversation. I want a man that will be the man. Although I am strong and independent, I long for that balance. Not a King of the castle but an equal to compromise and to make decisions based on the other persons feelings. I'm not one to be told what to do or not to do but a suggestion is something I'm open to. My children are, like I said, my life. I love to spoil them and get them things they want. They must, however; respect me. I will also take those same things away if you do not act appropriately. We are a family and help out around the house. I am not a maid. We have lived in Indiana for 3 years and I've been to Chuck E Cheese, the Zoo, the Children's museum, the amusement park in Santa Claus, IN, Disney World and the such. We recently went to see the Blue Man Group at Ball State. I would love some one on one adult time as well though it will be a change for me. I truly want to be taken care of. Not financially specifically. I can provide for me and mine. I want someone to care about my day. I am confrontational and outspoken. I'm not going to lie. If I don't like something, I'll say it. My childrens' father is not involved in their lives (other than paying child support) so I am their everything. I'm not always a peach but if you can't handle me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best. :)
I like Birds, Exotic Pets, Horses
We have 2 dogs. One minpin/chiuhauha mix and a min dauchsand. One adopted cat and 3 fish. Love animals.
Middle of the Road
HTC, Klipsch, Disney World!!!
Ivy Tech Community College–Central Indiana, Indianapolis, IN
Forensics, pampering, Spring, Comedy, Seafood
What is free time? ;) Movies, eating out, entertainment shows, shopping, want to start gardening around the house but I have black thumbs. :(
Oh gosh, Lots of books.... Jodi Picoult, all of the Plum series, some thrillers, mystery, Jeffery Deaver, James Patterson... just LOTS
Z{{Cta}} {{#if HasMoreInfo}} ?{{CtaSecondary}} {{/if}}
|What she is looking for
|5'5" (165cms)
|5'7" (170cms) to 6'10" (208cms)
|Body type:
|A few extra pounds
|About average, Athletic and toned
|No preference
|Dark blonde
|Black, Light brown, Dark brown
|Yes, but trying to quit
|No Way, Occasionally, Daily, Cigar aficionado, Yes, but trying to quit
|Never, Social Drinker, Moderately
|Retail / Food services
|No preference
I'm a waitress. I used to manage a restaurant but can't devote that time to a business when I have 3 kids to devote that time to.
|$35,001 to $50,000
|$50,001 to $75,000, $75,001 to $100,000, $100,001 to $150,000, $150,001+
|No preference
|Have kids:
|Yes, and they live at home (3)
|No preference
|Wants kids:
|No, but it's OK if my partner has kids
|Probably not, No, No, but it's OK if my partner has kids
|White / Caucasian
|East Indian, Latino / Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, White / Caucasian
|Christian / Other
|Christian / LDS, Christian / Protestant, Spiritual but not religious, Christian / Other
|Some college
|High school, Some college, Associates degree, Bachelors degree, Graduate degree, PhD / Post Doctoral


text:
Join Us For The IT Industry's Biggest Marketing And IT Sales Event Focused Exclusively On Revenue-Generating And Business-Building Marketing And Sales Strategies For MSPs, Cloud Integrators, And IT Services Businesses
What is the IT Sales and Marketing Boot Camp?
Register Now To Guarantee Your Seat
And These Bonuses
Here's What You'll Get When You Register
For The IT Sales And Marketing Boot Camp:
- The Proven, Ready-To-Use, Specific, Revenue-Boosting Strategies. No other conference or event in the IT industry delivers as much usable, tested and proven strategies, examples and tools for attracting more clients and closing more sales THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO YOUR IT BUSINESS. When you leave, you'll have dozens of ready-to-use, actionable campaigns you can take home and instantly apply in your IT services business to generate results fast.
- To Hang Out With Winners, Not Whiners. There is a positive energy and a willingness to share at Robin's conferences that is unlike any other in the industry. Plus, the people who attend Robin's conferences are DOERS. When you attend you'll be impressed not only with the incredible success, growth and results these MSPs are achieving, but also their generosity and willingness to share their strategies with you. If you struggle with marketing your business and you're not happy with the revenue and profits you're generating, you need to be here, with us, learning and soaking up the energy.
- An Amazing Lineup Of Speakers, Authors, And Experts. You'll get to learn from true "wealth masters" like Kevin O'Leary, "Mr. Wonderful" from Shark Tank on how savvy entrepreneurs secure BIG gains with their money, business and investments. You'll also get to see Robin's mentor, Dan Kennedy, deliver a session on how to develop a "Wealth Mindset" and free yourself from so many of the negative beliefs you have about money, profits and financial freedom that BLOCK you from truly succeeding. Robin's close friend Matt Zagula will deliver a tremendous session on trust-based marketing. You'll get a half-day workshop on how to build your team of "A" players with the country's leading expert on recruiting, hiring and coaching top employees. And of course, the marketing messiah herself, Robin Robins with a double session on advanced lead generation strategies and how to escape the "sea of sameness" and monopolize your marketplace. and much, much more.
- The Day One Breakouts. This year we'll be bringing in multiple vendors and experts to help you figure out or expand your services offerings. This session will have multiple tracks and presenters to ensure you get several key areas covered. You can also bring up to two more people from your company to the cloud strategy pre-day for FREE.
- The Contest For The Car – And The Unbelievable Marketing Presentations From Your Peers. Every year, Robin holds a contest for Spokesperson in which her top, most successful clients compete by delivering presentations on the marketing and sales campaigns that work the very best to bring in 6 and even 7 figure pay days. Plus you get to take their entire collection of campaigns home with you. There is no bigger or better shortcut to figuring out what marketing will work for selling IT services than this... and it's all handed to you as part of your attendance.
- The Battery-Charging Experience. Year after year, people RAVE about the life-changing experience they have when attending this conference – and this is not a "rah-rah" motivational event, although you will leave feeling highly inspired. In fact, it's difficult (if not impossible) to leave this event without feeling a fresh new excitement about your business and confidence in yourself to hit your biggest goals.
- The Tangible Return On Your Investment GUARANTEED. Every year we make the same guarantee: At the end of the conference, if you don't feel absolutely certain that the content, speakers and take-aways were worth FAR MORE than the time and money invested to attend and that you can use it to generate a massive return on your investment, we'll refund every penny you paid PLUS up to $300 in documented travel fees. Who else makes that kind of guarantee on their conference? Absolutely NO ONE. That's because other conferences are technically focused, teaching you how to be a better technician or operations manager – that's NOT where the money is! Instead, we focus the entire 4 days on how we can make you more successful in generating profits in your pockets, period.
Do you really think sitting at home and missing this event is the right thing to do?
You're nuts (sorry, no sugar coating the truth). With the proven successes, raving testimonials, the proven track record of delivering INCREDIBLE, usable content AND the guarantee, there's absolutely no logical, intelligent reason to miss this event. That goes double if you're not hitting your sales numbers or achieving the level or speed of growth you want.
There Will Be Only ONE Event Like This In 2015
This is a unique experience unlike any other IT industry seminars, trade shows or events you may have attended for a number of reasons. Let me highlight the ones that are most important to you:
First of all, this event is entirely focused on four key things : revenue generation, strategic and profitable growth, marketing and ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS.
- It is NOT just about "positive thinking" and motivation – although you will feel highly motivated when you leave. "More motivation" is a far too simplistic answer to the tough problems you are dealing with in your IT business. You need ANSWERS, clarity and solid, proven advice – which is exactly what you will get when you attend.
- It is NOT about delivering boring, dry vendor pitches. Go to any of the other industry trade shows to hear that. We're bringing in highly successful business owners to talk about how to be a smarter, more effective and successful entrepreneur and how to be a leader in your IT business.
- It is NOT about being a better technician, giving you more certifications or teaching you how to do more crawling around under people's desks, being on-call 24-7, or staying trapped "doing" the work...
- It IS about being an active participant in a unique and extremely productive environment to help you get refocused on doing the RIGHT things instead of getting sucked into other people's urgencies, priorities and distractions.
- It IS about putting in place well-thought-out plans for turning the sales slump around and shaking off the last dregs of the recession and about equipping you with a sales and marketing system that is founded in real-world, proven strategies that work – not opinions, theories or hype.
- It IS about providing you with the ONLY opportunity to see, in great depth, exactly how your peers are breaking through their current income, time and staff limitations to achieve phenomenal new levels of growth and income.
- It is also about you getting to spend 3 full days with other success-focused entrepreneurs who are 'heavy users' of my strategies and methods, many of whom have been with me for years and can attribute huge increases in their personal wealth to the marketing and business building strategies I've given them.
Better-Than-Your-Money-Back Guarantee:
If after attending the ENTIRE Boot Camp you are not thoroughly convinced that this event was worth every single penny of the tuition you paid and the time you invested, just hand in your materials and say "this wasn't what I expected" before you leave and I will refund 100% of your money – no hassles! And for your trouble, we'll ALSO refund your airfare and hotel up to $300 in addition to your registration.