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LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) -- We all know the fable of the tortoise ultimately winning his painstakingly measured race against the hare.
Apply that to today's economy and it's relatively easy to come up with a winner for MarketWatch's third survey of the best U.S. cities for business. This year's victor is the subdued terrapin of regional economies: Des Moines, Iowa -- population 556,230.
Des Moines handily beat all comers, including two-time winner Minneapolis-St. Paul, in a survey that was expanded on several fronts for 2009. See story on the methodology used in compiling the survey.
Notably, the search for the nation's best business city included any metro area with a population of more than 500,000, thus expanding the eligible list to 101 from last year's total of 50. But we also threw in a few wrinkles to see how well local economies held up during one of the toughest years since the Great Depression.
Steady does it
In a rough year, slow-but-steady pace puts Des Moines, Iowa at the top of MarketWatch's list of the best U.S. cities for business.
• Map: See where your city ranks in the survey
• The scorecard: Rankings of all the metro areas
• The bottom 10: Still tough in New Orleans
• Methodology: How the numbers add up
The verdict seems to be that slow and steady wins ... well, you know the rest.
"We're very much a traditional tortoise," said Dave Elbert, a business columnist for the Des Moines Register. "We just keep moving ahead slowly and don't stop."
You could say Des Moines, the nation's 90th largest metro area, is at the crossroads of America. It's where Interstate 35, which stretches from Lake Superior to the Mexican border, crosses Interstate 80, the route that runs from San Francisco to New York.
How did this small metropolis plunked down in the middle of corn country win out? Nothing flashy, really. It just had above-average scores in every one of 10 metrics that MarketWatch examined. Well, not just above average; it was in the top fourth of all but one metric.
Des Moines' strongest performance was in the unemployment metric, where it had the third-best ranking of all 101 cities. Its jobless rate was 6% in September -- one of three unemployment data points used -- far below the national average of 9.8% for that month.
When MarketWatch looked the concentration of companies located in the cities using a variety of metrics, Des Moines never was in an elite crowd. Its lowest ranking was in its concentration of Fortune 1000 companies, where it placed 41st out of 101. But it scored consistently high. That, coupled with its strong economic fundamentals gave it the nod this year.
For this survey, it helps that Des Moines is a smaller metropolis. Having just a few companies on the S&P 500 or Russell 2000 indexes can give a city a high score. See story on bottom 10 cities for business.
Des Moines' economy is not terribly diverse, but the companies in its specialty industries -- financial services and insurance -- are doing well despite trouble among their contemporaries. It also helps that the city is the state capital, which can be a bountiful generator of jobs. Still, that could be hit hard as Iowa deals with new budget crunches.
And though it can fall prey to bone-chilling snowstorms such as last week's, the city still remains popular among its denizens.
Dan Houston is president of retirement systems and investor services at Principal Financial Group Inc. PFG, -0.65% the 130-year-old home-grown financial services company. Houston remembers coming to Principal in Des Moines from Texas in 1990 and immediately requesting a crack at a job in the company's Dallas offices when an opening came up.
"Six years later, it was open and I didn't take it," Houston said, saying he was content to remain in Des Moines.
The city has grown over the past 20 years, built up its downtown region and lured a number of businesses to the area. All the while, it remains a smaller city with manageable commutes and better air quality.
If there is an image problem for Des Moines, it's lack of awareness, says Martha Willits, president and chief executive of Greater Des Moines Partnership, a group that promotes economic growth in the region. Despite popular lore such as the film "Field of Dreams," which is set in Iowa, the group really doesn't battle a hayseed image, she says.
"I think we make more of those jokes than anyone else does," Willits said.
MarketWatch assigned Des Moines a score of 851 points. The rest of the top 10 and their scores are:
2. Washington D.C. -- 796 points: Increased competition didn't seem to hurt the nation's capital, a perennial inhabitant of the top 10. It's now at its highest spot to date. It made it to the fourth spot last year, climbing from seventh place in 2007.
Washington has been growing steadily for some time, and it didn't hurt that it scored well in two new categories this year: a measure of jobs lost over the past 12 months and a check of real GDP in each metro area. In fact, it scored higher than Des Moines in those two categories.
Washington's unemployment rate this past September was 6.2%, just slightly higher than that of Des Moines and well below the national rate.
The region -- already possessing a solid foundation by hosting the world's most powerful government -- is gaining attention for its ability to attract software firms and a highly educated work force.
3. Omaha, Neb. -- 788 points: The home base for legendary investor Warren Buffett could well be part of a "Tortoise Tandem" with Des Moines, which is two hours away by car. The two have both seen their fortunes rise gradually to the point where they now are at the top of their game.
Like Des Moines, Omaha benefitted from being included in an expanded MarketWatch search, and it's got a high concentration of top companies within its confines. Not only is it host to Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. BRK.A, -0.93% BRK.B, -0.90% it boasts a number of Fortune 1000 companies and Forbes private firms; Omaha finished third in both categories.
Railroad giant Union Pacific Corp. UNP, -0.34% got its start in Omaha when Abraham Lincoln called for the construction of the transcontinental railroad in 1863. The region also is home to such legacy firms as ConAgra Foods CAG, -1.06% which started up two years before Union Pacific, and privately held insurance giant Mutual of Omaha, which was founded in 1909.
But it also is host to a number of relatively young firms, namely stock trader TD Ameritrade Holding Corp. AMTD, -1.81% founded in 1975.
"We have a very diverse economy here," said David Brown, chief executive of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. But it's not outmoded, he adds: "Manufacturing is still big in the Midwest, but not so much here and in Des Moines."
New economy firms like eBay Inc.'s EBAY, -0.21% PayPal, Google Inc. GOOG, +0.62% and Yahoo Inc. YHOO, +0.34% are setting up operations in the city, he says.
Trucking firm Werner Enterprises WERN, -0.12% which got its start in 1956, is another relatively new company.
Omaha's central location, equidistant to both coasts, is one obvious advantage for a trucking firm, says John Steele, Werner's chief financial officer. But having more than a dozen higher learning institutions doesn't seem to hurt either.
"That has translated into what we believe is a pretty high-quality work force," Steele said.


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Son of woman with Ebola says she is getting better
The son of a North Carolina-based missionary says his mother is doing well as she's being treated for the Ebola virus in an Atlanta hospital.
Jeremy Writebol told NBC's "Today" show in an interview broadcast Tuesday that Nancy Writenbol's eyes are getting brighter and she's even joking a little.
Jeremy Writebol said he had been concerned his mother might not make it when she was taken out of an ambulance at Emory University's hospital last week after being flown from Liberia. A second American, Dr. Kent Brantly, had been able to walk from the ambulance into the hospital.
Writebol said doctors have said they expect her to recover, though they haven't elaborated. He also said he wouldn't be surprised if his parents want to return to Liberia after she recovers.
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Cheltenham Town beat Morecambe 2-0 at Whaddon Road tonight. Darren Carter scored both goals to take The Robins up to fifth in League Two.
Yeovil Town won for a club record 8th time in a row. Bristol Rovers also won, Cheltenham drew and Bristol City lost in the Severnside derby.
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Burger King employee threatens boss after being fired
IMMOKALEE - A resentful Burger King employee in Immokalee threw chicken tenders and hamburgers at his boss and threatened him with a knife Monday after losing his job, deputies say.
The manager told Collier County deputies he began arguing with the employee, 21-year-old Nicholas Trejo, when Trejo told him he needed time off in mid-May for a family emergency. Trejo became enraged after the manager told him it was impossible to pre-plan for a true emergency, according to an arrest report.
After Trejo began yelling, the manager fired him, at which point Trejo removed his uniform shirt and threw it at his boss, deputies reported. Trejo then grabbed handfuls of chicken tenders, hamburgers and chicken patties, chucking them at the manager and spitting in his face, reports stated.
The manager said Trejo then picked up an 8-inch knife and came at him in an aggressive manner. An assistant manager intervened, and Trejo left the store, according to the report.
Trejo, of the 300 block of South Sixth Court, faces a felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor charge of battery.
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4 round mock
1 Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M
2 Jacksonville Jaguars: Ezekiel Ansah, DE/OLB, BYU
3 Oakland Raiders: Shariff Floyd , DT , Florida
4 Philadelphia Eagles: Geno Smith , QB , West Virginia
5 Detroit Lions: Dion Jordan , DE, Oregon
6 Cleveland Browns: Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama
7 Arizona Cardinals: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan
8 Buffalo Bills: Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee
9 New York Jets: Barkevious Mingo, DE/OLB, LSU
10 Tennessee Titans: Chance Warmack, G, Alabama
11 San Diego Chargers: Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma
12 Miami Dolphins: Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State
13 Tampa Bay Buccaneers:Star Lotulelei, NT, Utah
14 Carolina Panthers: Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida St
15 New Orleans Saints: Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
16 St. Louis Rams: Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia
17 Pittsburgh Steelers: Jarvis Jones, DE/OLB, Georgia
18 Dallas Cowboys: D.J. Fluker, OT/G, Alabama
19 New York Giants: Tank Carradine, DE, Florida State
20 Chicago Bears: Arthur Brown, LB, Kansas State
21 Cincinnati Bengals: Alec Ogletree, LB, Georgia
22 St. Louis Rams: Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas
23 Minnesota Vikings: Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina
24 Indianapolis Colts: Datone Jones, DE/DT, UCLA
25 Minnesota Vikings: DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson
26 Green Bay Packers: Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame
27 Houston Texans: Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee
28 Denver Broncos: Damontre Moore, DE/OLB, Texas A&M
29 New England Patriots: Kawann Short, DT, Purdue
30 Atlanta Falcons: Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington
31 San Francisco 49ers: Jonathan Cyprien, S, Florida International
32 Baltimore Ravens: Keenan Allen, WR, California
33 Jacksonville Jaguars: E.J. Manuel, QB, Florida State
34 San Francisco 49ers: John Jenkins, NT, Georgia
35 Philadelphia Eagles: Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State
36 Detroit Lions: Kyle Long, OT/G, Oregon
37 Cincinnati Bengals: Matt Elam, S, Florida
38 Arizona Cardinals: Mike Glennon, QB, N.C. State
39 New York Jets: Matt Barkley, QB, USC
40 Tennessee Titans: Robert Alford, CB, Southeastern Louisiana
41 Buffalo Bills: Justin Pugh, G/OT, Syracuse
42 Miami Dolphins: Quinton Patton, WR, Louisiana Tech
43 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State
44 Carolina Panthers: Jamar Taylor, CB, Boise State
45 San Diego Chargers: Johnathan Hankins, NT, Ohio State
46 St. Louis Rams: Eddie Lacy, RB, Alabama
47 Dallas Cowboys: Bennie Logan, DT, LSU
48 Pittsburgh Steelers: Kevin Minter, ILB, LSU
49 New York Giants: Dwayne Gratz , CB , Connecticut
50 Chicago Bears: Larry Warford, G, Kentucky
51 Washington Redskins: Darius Slay, CB, Mississippi State
52 Minnesota Vikings: Manti Te'o, LB, Notre Dame
53 Cincinnati Bengals: Johnathan Franklin, RB, UCLA
54 Miami Dolphins: Jamie Collins, DE/OLB, Southern Miss
55 Green Bay Packers: Eric Reid, S, LSU
56 Seattle Seahawks: Terron Armstead, OT, Arkansas-Pine Bluff
57 Houston Texans: Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford
58 Denver Broncos: Margus Hunt, DE/DT, SMU
59 New England Patriots: Blidi Wreh-Wilson, CB, Connecticut
60 Atlanta Falcons: Alex Okafor, DE/OLB, Texas
61 San Francisco 49ers: Jesse Williams, NT, Alabama
62 Baltimore Ravens: D.J. Hayden, CB, Houston
63 Kansas City Chiefs: Kiko Alonso, ILB, Oregon
64 Jacksonville Jaguars: Dallas Thomas, G/OT, Tennessee
65 Detroit Lions: Robert Woods, WR, USC
66 Oakland Raiders: Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas
67 Philadelphia Eagles: Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor
68 Cleveland Browns: Matt Scott, QB, Arizona
69 Arizona Cardinals: David Bakhtiari, OT/G, Colorado
70 Tennessee Titans: Corey Lemonier, DE/OLB, Auburn
71 Buffalo Bills: Vance McDonald, TE, Rice
72 New York Jets: Christine Michael, RB, Texas A&M
73 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gavin Escobar, TE, San Diego State
74 San Francisco 49ers: D.J. Swearinger, S, South Carolina
75 New Orleans Saints: David Amerson, S/CB, N.C. State
76 San Diego Chargers: Marc Anthony, CB, California
77Miami Dolphins: Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina
78 St. Louis Rams: Phillip Thomas, S, Fresno State
79 Pittsburgh Steelers: Knile Davis, RB, Arkansas
80 Dallas Cowboys: Bacarri Rambo, S, Georgia
81 New York Giants: Khaseem Greene, LB, Rutgers
82 Miami Dolphins: Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virginia
83 Minnesota Vikings: Travis Frederick, G/C, Wisconsin
84 Cincinnati Bengals: Da'Rick Rogers, WR, Tennessee Tech
85 Washington Redskins: Markus Wheaton, WR, Oregon State
86 Indianapolis Colts: Chase Thomas , OLB , Stanford
87 Seattle Seahawks: Travis Kelce, TE, Cincinnati
88 Green Bay Packers: Le'Veon Bell, RB, Michigan State
89 Houston Texans: Jon Bostic, ILB, Florida
90 Denver Broncos: Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin
91 New England Patriots: Aaron Dobson, WR, Marshall
92 Atlanta Falcons: Sio Moore, OLB, Connecticut
93 San Francisco 49ers: Ricky Wagner ,OT, Wisconsin
94 Baltimore Ravens: J.J. Wilcox, S, Georgia Southern
95 Houston Texans:Vince Williams, ILB, Florida State
96 Kansas City Chiefs: Sam Montgomery, DE, LSU
97 Tennessee Titans: Ryan Swope, WR, Texas A&M
98 Jacksonville Jaguars: Tharold Simon, CB, LSU
99 Kansas City Chiefs: Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse
100 Oakland Raiders: Logan Ryan, CB, Rutgers
101 Philadelphia Eagles: Cornelius Washington, DE/OLB, Georgia
102 Minnesota Vikings: Shamarko Thomas, S, Syracuse
103 Arizona Cardinals: Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma
104 Cleveland Browns: Marquise Goodwin, WR/KR, Texas
105 Buffalo Bills: Ty Powell, LB, Harding
106 New York Jets: Barrett Jones, G/C/OT, Alabama
107 Tennessee Titans: Jelani Jenkins, OLB, Florida
108 Carolina Panthers: Cobi Hamilton, WR, Arkansas
109 New Orleans Saints: Brandon Williams, NT, Missouri Southern
110 San Diego Chargers: John Simon, DE/OLB, Ohio State
111 Miami Dolphins: Zaviar Gooden, OLB, Missouri
112 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jordan Poyer, CB, Oregon State
113 St. Louis Rams: Everett Dawkins, DT, Florida State
114 Dallas Cowboys: Andre Ellington, RB, Clemson
115 Pittsburgh Steelers: Chris Harper, WR, Kansas State
116 New York Giants: Leon McFadden, CB, San Diego State
117 Chicago Bears: Kenny Stills, WR, Oklahoma
118 Cincinnati Bengals: Tyrann Mathieu, CB, LSU
119 Washington Redskins: T.J. McDonald, S, USC
120 Minnesota Vikings: Joseph Randle, RB, Oklahoma State
121 Indianapolis Colts: David Quessenberry, G/C/OT, San Jose State
122 Green Bay Packers: Brian Schwenke, C, California
123 Seattle Seahawks: Jordan Hill, DT, Penn State
124 Houston Texans: Brennan Williams, OT, North Carolina
125 Denver Broncos: Sanders Commings, CB/S, Georgia
126 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Montori Hughes, NT, Tennessee-Martin
127 Atlanta Falcons: Marcus Lattimore, RB, South Carolina
128 San Francisco 49ers: Jordan Reed, TE, Florida
129 Baltimore Ravens: Nico Johnson , ILB , Alabama
130 Baltimore Ravens: Chris Faulk, OT, LSU
131 San Francisco 49ers: A.J. Klein, ILB, Iowa State
132 Detroit Lions: Alvin Bailey, G, Arkansas
133 Atlanta Falcons: Devin Taylor, DE, South Carolina
Absolutely wonderful Bears mock. Brown, Warford and Stills would be perfect picks. Bravo!
The Bengals need to draft a RT in the 1st 3 Rounds.
Buffalo taking back to back WR's in the 1st two rounds is not going to happen.
We also need OG badly so we can't ignore that need in the 1st 3 rnds for 2 WR's and a TE. Also throw in the fact that we will take a QB at some point in the 1st 3 rnds.
Patterson in the 1st and Powell in the 4th were good picks though.
Nice fix up though for the Bills in the 2nd rnd.
We are known to do that from time to time.
Well, the Ravens first round pick is good. It gets bad after that though. CB isn't a big need at all and Hayden isn't enough of a BPA that the Ravens would take him above players that would help them more. Safety is a big need but Wilcox isn't a good fit. They need a guy that can come in and play right away. Wilcox has one year of experience at that position on a small-school team. Faulk isn't a bad pick in the 4th round. I wonder about his ability to play LT though. Not liking the Johnson pick is mostly a personal preference. I don't see him as being any sort of impact player and as a guy that profiles more as a MIKE or thumper that's not what Baltimore needs.
Not my ideal Titans mock, but not bad. Warmack is not my first choice, but the defensive guys I want may be gone. Is Robert Alford worth a high 2nd round pick? With all the guys available in that range, we could wait and snag a DE there, but Lemonier in the 3rd is a decent pick. I like Swope in the late 3rd. Don't know much about Jenkins, and I'm not sure what kinda depth the Titans may look at for LB's (the depth is solid now imo). Overall, the needs are at least addressed relatively early.
Not a bad Rams draft.
Jonathan Cooper?
I really hate that Eagles mock.
Jordan wouldn't be my preference, but its not something I'd gripe about either. Great overall for Detroit with Jordan at DE, Long and Bailey for the OL(I think Long could play LT myself) plus Woods at WR. Again, not the particular WR I'd choose, but I don't mind it either. Him and Broyles would do a lot of damage playing off of Calvin's double coverages.
Hmm id be pretty happy with that jets draft, but no TEs or safeties in the first 4 rounds makes me sad. But Mingo Barkley Michael and jones are all guys I like a lot lol so +rep for that :)
I also don't think there's any chance the Jets draft Barrett jones unfortunately, as he's most likely going to play C in the nfl and the jets are obviously set at C =\
I don't understand the doubling up with Jesse Williams and Jonathan Jenkins.
Cyprien and Swearinger both seem more like similar box safeties, as well.
Great thoughts but you could expand and make it an all-time great 49ers mock, IMO.
Way too many LB's and WR's, not enough CB's or OT's for Miami. Doesn't make any sense.
Boner-inducing Vikings mock.
I prefer Allen to Hopkins, but either will do, i guess.
don't think the giants would take 2 CB's in the first 4 rounds, but the picks are pretty stellar. If one of the CB's was an OL, I'd be ecstatic. I'd be sad with Khaseem falling to the 3rd, but if it's to the giants, than I'm all for it
Ick for Dallas.
Cooper would be the pick for Dallas at 18. Dallas is transitioning to more ZBS looks and Fluker is not a fit at all. His feet are terrible and even Rex Ryan would agree with that.
Bennie Logan is certainly getting looks from Dallas but a 2nd is really high. Terron Armstead would be a better alternative.
Rambo is an excellent prospect but probably not on our board. He's a knucklehead and Garrett has a RKG mantra he's been championing for a while now. Perhaps Sam Montgomery here to assist in the 4-3 transition?
Excellent 4th round pick. We are rumored to want a scat-back and Ellington might be one of the best ones in this draft.
You Completely left out Jonathan Cooper.
Your saints picks get better further on in the draft, Richardson in the first is shockingly bad, Amerson in the third is fine. Williams in the fourth is beyond awesome.
Just for future reference. Richardson has no true position in a 3-4 and if you want to force him somewhere its one of the end positions, the only two spots on D where the saints have two good young starters
This is a really solid Colts mock.
I could live with that Bears' mock
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Anonymous asked this question on 3/28/2000:
Lately my boyfriend and I have been getting along so-so it angers him that when he calls I am either not home or to far to hear the phone, he talls me that I better be here at a certain time because he hates waiting, and this is so weird because he is so sweet, but his emotional outbursts are a problem.
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It sounds to me as if he either has a problem with control issues or he doesn't trust you. I think you need to sit down and talk about this before it gets out of control. I would also suggest that you get some kind of couples counseling to deal with this. Before you can solve the problem, you have to find out the cause of the problem. You are an individual and shouldn't have to account for 100% of your time to anyone. If you have given him rerason not to trust you, you will need help to re-establish that trust.
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What is he scared of heights or something?
Jacobs is HUGE
Look at Cruz next to Brewer, it's like a mountain next to an ant hill lol
Giants fan since the early 80s
I don't know if he always has to be that guy but that is funny!
"ok front row....number order please"
hahah had a Canuck moment..couldn't figure out what the problem was.. lol at me
he showed up late, and also, he may nor have been tall enough to stand back there? i dunno. find it funny
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Following the concert, the choir and orchestra will continue on to tour Germany and Austria.
The group received the invitation from Dr. Craig Arnold, founder and general manager of Manhattan Concert Productions.
"It's an incredible honor," said choir director Shirley Lemon.
Orchestra director Melissa Meyers said she's excited to experience the opportunity alongside her students.
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So far, about 123 students and parents have signed up for the trip. While students are not required to participate, Lemon said she hopes they have enough to represent the Grand Haven High School music department.
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VisitEngland launched a competition to find someone to take up the challenge of a 70-day trip driving around England in a camper van. Rachel Kershaw was announced as the winner after submitting a quirky video of her home town and passing the final interview process.
Rachel is following the Olympic torch as it weaves across the country, she'll be covering it all via Facebook, Twitter and her blog on the VisitEngland website.
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What was your inspiration for applying for VisitEnglands Fan in a Van competition?
It was a great opportunity to see all parts of England, some that I have seen and others that I hadn't, A perfect opportunity this year with olympics. It's a once in lifetime opportunity and you only live once.
What was the interview process like?
We had to produce a video so we did one of Newcastle & Gateshead video but really had no set agenda, we just had a good time. We managed to charm our way into St james park on to the pitch and even into the changing rooms. I'm glad its happen quickly so that I don't have to think about it too much but it's going to be a fantastic adventure.
Where have you been in England before? Where are you looking forward to visiting the most?
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What equipment are you taking with you on the journey?
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How are you providing updates to your followers whilst on the road?
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What does London hosting the Olympics mean to you?
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Do you have any Olympic tickets?
I haven't got any, but my friends who have are really excited, people will love the experience on TV and in pubs whether they have tickets or not.
What do you think the legacy of the Olympics will be?
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Now, let's look at the other two options.
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THE Sinulog route for this year's Sinulog celebration will have fewer bleachers for the public who want to see the grand parade on Jan. 19.
This is because the Sinulog bleachers committee has decided to set up fewer bleachers along the carousel route, particularly in choke point areas, to ensure accessibility in times of emergencies.
These areas include Gen. Maxilom Ave. and Fuente Osmeña, said Councilor Dave Tumulak, a member of the bleachers committee, in an interview yesterday.
"The public's safety is really our main concern," said Tumulak.
Tumulak is also the presiding officer of the Cebu City Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (LDRRMC).
As in the previous years, the bleachers along the parade route, Tumulak said, will be provided for by the Cebu Contractors Association.
For business establishments who want to put up their own bleachers, the councilor said they will have to secure a permit from the City Government, particularly from the Office of the Mayor.
If given a permit, Tumulak said, the structural stability of their bleachers will be inspected by the City Traffic Operations Management, LDRRMC, the Department of Engineering and Public Works and the Office of the Building Official (OBO).
Bleachers that will be constructed without a permit will be demolished by OBO.
Tumulak said the bleachers will be set up by the contractor's association one week before the Jan. 19 grand parade.
Not amenable
Sought for comment on the move to lessen the number of bleachers on the parade route, Mayor Michael Rama said he is not amenable to the idea.
"The more the bleachers the better," said Rama.
He said there will be more people who can enjoy the grand parade if there are many bleachers.
Last year, the Cebu Contractors Association installed hundreds of bleachers along the carousel route. This accommodated an estimated 9,000 spectators.
Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on January 04, 2014.
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- August 29, 2012
ANTHONY "Tony" Abbott says he had a foot massage while in China, but definitely not a pedicure. Anything but a pedicure.
Anthony Mundine says nuh-uh, no way did he ever have anything even closely resembling a pedicure. This he insists, despite a candid photo of him in a pedicurist's salon with one foot in a pedicure tub.
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Anthony, it's going to take more than a pedicure to make you even remotely attractive.
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TODAY we glorify Christ's triumph over the cross. Jesus had to undergo so much suffering to fulfill the Holy Scriptures.
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Today we rejoice! We now are fully aware that we too will be a part of the resurrection of the dead because Jesus Christ said so.
Today we will be spending time with our families, hunting for Easter eggs or flying kites or going to the beach. Before we do that, how about reflecting on the fact that Jesus died on the cross to give us a chance to be with him in his Kingdom to occupy the rooms prepared for us.
The retreat we had up the hill at the Redemptorist Retreat house prepared us so well to accept humbly how much God loves us. If Fr. Pons Suico had his way he would wrap his cassock around all of us in his desire to make us meet such a loving God, such a forgiving God and such an understanding God.
We all saw the picture Fr. Pons drew for us when God, in his love for all of us, simply said: "Peace be unto you" during his first meeting with his disciples.
He could have berated them and said, "Oh you of little faith! Why did you ran away? Couldn't you have trusted me?" But that is never God's way! After introducing us to a self-emptying God who died on the cross out of love for us, we felt so loved and so wanted by God that we who were there wanted to hold unto Fr. Pon's cassock and go with him immediately to
meet an all loving, all wanting, all patient God.
We were a varied group. We didn't stop to count how many we were. We only knew that we were there because we were hungry for even just a glimpse of who God really is. As the three days neared its end, we saw Jesus in the sharings of our small groups as people recounted the times they felt God's presence in times of suffering or death. We saw God in each other as we treated each other with respect and love even if we just met for the fi rst time.
Best of all, we saw the greatness of God as Fr. Pons sincerely connected dots for us to follow and see how God prepared himself and us so we could meet in the culmination of his suffering.
Today is really a beautiful day. Without God's resurrection we would probably rot six feet under the ground and who knows what. Today, we know
for sure that we too shall rise again to live with God in his Kingdom forever! Isn't that great? Isn't that worth looking forward to? The season of Lent gave us time to refl ect on God's love and our response to
God's love.
Take a good look at your families, your friends and even your acquaintances. Look at them with joy and hope. We know that because of Christ's triumph over the cross, one day we will be able to enter God's kingdom.
This is not the end of our world. One day we shall all be embraced by a loving God and met with these words: "Take the rooms my father prepared
for each one of you." Isn't that prospect great? Isn't that reason enough to rejoice? Alleluia! Happy Easter Sunday!
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DynamicSystems[ImpulseResponse] - compute the impulse-response of a system
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ImpulseResponse( sys, opts )
System; linear system
(optional) equation(s) of the form option = value; specify options for the ImpulseResponse command
format = charfcn or piecewise
Used with a discrete system and the matrix method to select the format of the output. If charfcn, then use the charfcn procedure to represent an impulse. If piecewise, then, if required, the return value is a piecewise expression. The default is charfcn.
method = function or matrix
Select the method used to compute the impulse response. If function, then the impulse response is computed from a transfer-function model of the system using an inverse transformation. If matrix, then the impulse response is computed from a state-space model of the system. The function method is the default for frequency-domain based models (TF, Coeff, and ZPK), the matrix method is the default for time-domain based models (DE and SS).
The ImpulseResponse command computes the impulse response of sys, a System object.
The ImpulseResponse command returns an algebraic Matrix, except in the case when the option format=piecewise is selected, as described under Options, and the output may be a piecewise expression of Matrices.
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The matrix method generates a state-space model of sys, then computes the impulse response from the state-transition matrix.
For a continuous system the impulse response is C . exp(A*t) . B + D*Dirac(t).
For a discrete system the impulse response is (C . A^(q-1) . B)(1 - charfcn[0](q)) + D*charfcn[0](q).
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