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A Worthy Sequel: PacBio's New Sequencing System
| Oct 01, 2015
September News and Product Briefs
| Sep 30, 2015
Speed Heals: The 26-Hour Diagnostic Genome
| Sep 29, 2015
Venter's HLI Opens Genome Sequencing Service
| Sep 23, 2015
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| Sep 21, 2015
Under the Hood with Edico's DRAGEN Card at HudsonAlpha
| Sep 18, 2015
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| Sep 07, 2015
July News and Product Briefs
August 2, 2013
| News briefs and products from around the industry including Illumina's acquisitions, new products for clinical sites and data virtualization, Comcast in health-IT, and more.
Agilent Technologies
has introduced an enhanced version of its Dissolution Workstation Software, providing better data integration, method change control and instrument monitoring for controlling multiple dissolution systems. Dissolution is a technique used in the pharmaceutical industry to determine the rate at which pure active pharmaceutical ingredients dissolve. The software supports laboratory capabilities to build, edit, search, retrieve, execute and archive all dissolution methods and test reports from a single interface. To improve efficiency, the new features allow users to: Consolidate and maintain electronic data in one location, with options for exporting information into a laboratory information management system or into business tools such as SAP Crystal Reports or Microsoft Excel; monitor the dissolution apparatus for vibration, environmental impacts and failure; comply with the latest enhanced mechanical qualification guidelines, including verifying accessories prior to each test; add an automated system-cleaning cycle to the end of each method, extending the life of dissolution equipment.
Press release
Operetta High Content Imaging System now includes new live cell capabilities, which will improve the ability for scientists researching cancer, stem cells and infectious diseases to perform live cell assays with higher throughput. The upgraded system is integrated with advanced informatics solutions like PerkinElmer's Columbus Image Data Storage and Analysis System and the TIBCO Spotfire to enable easy data sharing across multiple experiments. Provided below is a press release with more details.
PerkinElmer Operetta
Denodo Platform
5.0 is now available from Denodo Technologies, the latest version of Denodo´s award-winning Data Virtualization solution is the industry's first technology platform that opens data virtualization to broader enterprise-wide use across agile business intelligence, Big Data analytics and agile development of connected applications for enterprise, Web, cloud, and mobile platforms. The new version enables organizations to abstract and expose all of their current and emerging information sources including databases, applications, Big Data, cloud and unstructured sources as canonical business entities, expressed as linked data services that are easy to discover, consume and govern.
Denodo Technologies
BioNano Genomics
and the
New York Genome Center
(NYGC) have announced a strategic partnership between the two institutions that includes the purchase of an Irys System by NYGC. "For BioNano, demonstrating the ability to deliver a commercial-ready technology that can address the long-range information needs of a premier genome center like NYGC marks an important milestone. With their Irys System, the NYGC will now provide their direct research community with the most advanced long-read commercial technology to accelerate translational research and ultimately improve human health, consistent with the mission of this new center," said Todd Dickinson, Ph.D., vice president, Global Commercial Operations.
BioNano Genomics
has released agCenter 3.1, a clinical research investigator site portal that facilitates and streamlines the communication and collaboration between sponsors and their clinical study sites. agCenter addresses a key challenge that sponsors face in how to best retain and recruit investigators who often experience difficulties in meeting their study obligations, with many withdrawing out of sheer frustration. The investigator portal is the newest addition to ArisGlobal's Total Clinical, a comprehensive platform for clinical research that includes EDC, CTMS, ePRO, medical coding, trial disclosure, supply chain management and safety reporting—all accessed via agWorld, a central clinical portal.
Aris Global
IMS Health
's Clinical Trials Optimization Solution (CTOS) group has released GrantPlan 3.5, the latest version of the company's clinical trials cost benchmarking product. GrantPlan's underlying database covers the cost range in more than 60 countries for more than 3,000 procedures, including 850 rating scales and questionnaires, and is used by nearly 100 different organizations – ranging from small biotech companies to top five CROs and Big Pharma. GrantPlan helps trial and project managers worldwide forecast, budget and negotiate investigator grants. It leverages the breadth and depth of IMS Health data, supporting complexity calculations for study budgets based on data mining of tens of thousands of grants—pulling out which indications, patient and procedure types increase costs beyond the expected range. The new versions adds improvements in the area of emerging country budgets, shortcuts to the most frequently used procedures for a protocol's therapeutic area, and key cost data for US-based institutions and their standard overhead and startup costs.
IMS Health
News Briefs
Comcast Business
, a unit of Comcast Cable, has announced that the Inspira Health Network, which combines South Jersey Healthcare and Underwood-Memorial Hospital, is using Comcast Ethernet services to transfer high-resolution radiology images, internal office communications and documents, and electronic medical records (EMRs). The Ethernet network solution will provide the necessary bandwidth to improve collaboration among physicians across multiple locations, while also paving the way for the healthcare organization to launch new online initiatives that will improve patient care for the local community. Inspira Health Network has more than 5,100 employees and 1,000 medical staff, the organization includes the SJH Regional Medical Center, SJH Elmer Hospital, SJH Bridgeton Health Center, Underwood-Memorial Hospital and dozens of outpatient sites throughout the region.
Comcast Enterprise
has joined the Free the Data! Initiative (see,
The Price of Free Data
), the consortium that aims to fill the public information gap caused by the lack of available genetic information for the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Syapse will provide the software infrastructure for the Free the Data! initiative, enabling powerful data mining, visualization, and reporting. Participants will be able to visualize their own variations and clinical data in comparison to those already in the database, while clinicians will be able to use variant interpretation in medical interactions. Researchers, industry, and others can utilize Syapse data mining tools to interrogate the variants, interpretation, and evidence, along with clinical data submitted by participants. Participants will have full control over data sharing and privacy preferences of the data they contribute. The campaign will strongly recommend that all variants be shared with ClinVar, the National Institutes of Health public database.
Press release
Advanced Liquid Logic
, a provider of liquid handling solutions for laboratory/clinic R&D. Illumina says Advanced Liquid has "developed a proprietary digital microfluidics technology based on electrowetting that precisely manipulates small droplets within a sealed disposable cartridge to perform complex laboratory protocols." The tech will be used to improve the DNA sequencing workflow for Illumina's products.
Seeking Alpha
The 100K Genome Project, led by the
University of California, Davis
, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
, and
Agilent Technologies
, has added 20 newly completed genome sequences of foodborne disease-causing microorganisms to its public database at the National Center for Biotechnology Information. The genomes were determined using Single Molecule, Real-Time (SMRT) Sequencing technology from Pacific Biosciences. This brings to 30 the number of genomic sequences completed by the 100K Genome Project, which aims to sequence the genomes of 100,000 bacterial and viral genomes to speed the diagnosis and treatment of foodborne diseases, as well as shorten the duration and limit the spread of foodborne illness outbreaks. The newly deposited sequences include several isolates of Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter, and Vibrio, as well as a full characterization of their epigenomes.
Press release
Cynvenio Biosystems
, a cancer diagnostics company focused on the molecular analysis of tumor biomarkers derived from whole blood, announced CLIA certification for its sequencing laboratory in Westlake Village, California. "Cynvenio has achieved an enviable level of operational excellence for its LiquidBiopsy service which includes the isolation of circulating tumor cells and their genomic analysis by next generation sequencing," said Andreas Bakker, Ph.D., vice president of Operations at Cynvenio Biosystems, Inc.
Cynvenio Biosystems
have announced a strategic alliance such that PerkinElmer will be the sole worldwide distributor of Integromics' software for the TIBCO Spotfire data visualization platform. In addition, PerkinElmer and Integromics announced the release of OmicsOffice 5.0, developed by Integromics. The new OmicsOffice software will be exclusively available from PerkinElmer under the agreement. OmicsOffice allows users of TIBCO Spotfire to handle, process, analyze and properly visualize diverse genomics data. The software provides scientists with a rich and flexible set of statistical and functional analysis tools specifically for the study and cross-validation of microarray, next generation sequencing and qPCR data on a single platform, and allows them to extract relevant and reliable biological conclusions from genomic data. Using OmicsOffice, genomics scientists can significantly improve the quality of their results, as they respond to scalability and integration challenges in this rapidly evolving field.
Press release
Good Start Genetics
has received a clinical laboratory permit from the New York State Department of Health to provide its GoodStart Select carrier screening tests to in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and other reproductive health practitioners in the state. GoodStart Select, the company's menu of carrier screening tests, detects far more disease-causing mutations than any other carrier screening test routinely used in clinical practice. With this license, Good Start becomes the first laboratory to offer extensively validated NGS-based carrier screening in New York, where nearly 25 percent of all reproductive health carrier screening is performed each year.
Press release [PDF]
Maverix Biomics
has appointed Paul J. Pickering PhD as Chief Operating Officer. Pickering joins Maverix from Life Technologies where he held a variety of executive roles. Most recently he was General Manager and head of the Digital PCR Business Unit at Life Technologies. Pickering will lead all business functions from customer awareness through post-sales support for the Maverix cloud-based analytic platform for NGS or high throughput genomic sequence data. The Maverix Analytic Platform, a finalist in the 2013 Bio-IT World Best of Show competition, leverages proven open source algorithms and applications which are preconfigured based on published journal articles. Researchers can collaborate and securely share private data and access data from public genome databases. Data visualization is provided through integrated graphical tools, including a cloud-based, private UCSC Genome Browser.
Press release [PDF]
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Pacific Title Archives is an American company founded in 1935 by Pacific Title & Art Studio as a film storage and archiving company.[1]
Pacific Title & Art was sold in 2007 for US$23 million,[2] after which it "ran into hard times." The 90-year-old company went into receivership and was expected to be liquidated.[3]
- ^ http://www.pacifictitlearchives.com/about.html
- ^ "Safeguard Scientifics sells wholly-owned unit for $23 mln". Reuters. 29 March 2007. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
- ^ David S. Cohen (8 June 2009). "Pacific Title & Art Studio to be liquidated". Variety.
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A Season of Transition
For those familiar with Minor League Baseball's offseason news cycle, the month of November holds special meaning in that it is prime time for teams to announce their re-branding efforts for the next season and beyond. Recent news on that front has included the unveiling of the Hillsboro Hops name and logo, the Lexington Legends' heavily-mustachioed new look and Erie's enhanced commitment to marauding wolves.
But this week is gonna be a doozy, with three re-branding efforts of escalating intrigue being unveiled over the course of the next five days. The Hudson Valley Renegades will debut their new logos on Wednesday afternoon, and later that evening the (relatively) nearby Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees will announce their new name. (This effort is in conjunction with the team playing in what will essentially be a "new" ballpark next season, as PNC Field is in the midst of a thorough renovation that forced the team to spend the entirety of 2012 on the road.)
The six finalists in the SWB Yanks' re-branding are a largely unserious lot: Blast, Black Diamond Bears, Fireflies, Porcupines, RailRiders and Trolley Frogs. After being known as the Yankees (and, before that, the relatively conservative-sounding Red Barons), there is sure to be some backlash in the Scranton area from fans unhappy with their home team's more flamboyant new direction. Such controversy is par for the course, really, and SWB president Rob Crain should be well-equipped to handle it given that he was an assistant general manager in Omaha when that team changed its name from the Royals to the Storm Chasers. (That change was not at all popular in the early-going, though fans have by and large come around to it).
But whatever the reaction is in Scranton, it will be a mere prelude to the third and most fascinating re-branding effort being unveiled this week. On Saturday, after 46 years of being known as the "Phillies," Reading's Eastern League club is announcing a new name and to say that the local reaction to this change has been negative would be an understatement. Just check out the comments on this web site press release, or the reaction to virtually any post on their Facebook page, or this online petition against the change, or, finally, this 2800-member strong "Save the Reading Phillies" Facebook page. To add gasoline to the flames, iconic PA announcer Dave "Frenchy" Bauman has publicly declared that he will resign from his position if the R-Phils change their name and, in response, the team has announced that PA announcer tryouts will be part of Saturday's re-branding festivities. (For those interested, Bauman has commented frequently on the aforementioned "Save the Reading Phillies" Facebook page).
In general I am supportive of team re-branding efforts, even when they aren't initially embraced by the community. Negative reactions to irreverent team names and identities are often motivated by the fear of the unknown and a general ignorance of how Minor League teams operate, and a common pattern has been observable in recent years in markets such as Lehigh Valley (IronPigs), Richmond (Flying Squirrels) and, of course, Omaha: Anger gives way to acceptance once the season begins and fans are able to witness first-hand how the new identity is incorporated into the overall entertainment experience. (Because, like it or not, Minor League teams are in the entertainment business first and foremost. Affiliation agreements can be short-lived, and the product on the field is 100% dictated by the parent club. Therefore, it makes sense for Minor League teams to focus on what they can control: their identity and the multi-faceted entertainment options that complement the game itself).
But Reading is unique case in that the franchise already seemed to be enjoying a best-of-both-worlds scenario. The city has been nicknamed Baseballtown, after all, and the fan base has a justifiable sense of pride in both their classic ballpark and a long-running Phillies connection (alumni include icons such as Mike Schmidt and Greg Luzinski to more recent luminaries such as Ryan Howard). The "Phillies" name has a powerful resonance in Reading, perhaps more powerful than that of any other Minor League team that still retains the moniker of its parent club.
But, meanwhile, Reading's deeply-embedded front office (led by GM Scott Hunsicker) has worked hard to create a thoroughly unique Minor League atmosphere at the ballpark, and the fan base has embraced this side of the game experience as well. Vegetable racing, the mascot band and dancing super-fan "Disco Briscoe" are all part of the FirstEnergy Stadium atmosphere, which, of course, also includes the ostrich-riding Crazy Hot Dog Vendor. (I have been fortunate enough to visit dozens of Minor League stadiums over the past several years, and never have I seen a ballpark character with the level of popularity enjoyed by the Crazy Hot Dog Vendor — read all about it HERE).
Given that the R-Phils already do an excellent job walking this distinctly Minor League tightrope, the imminent re-branding represents a huge risk and brings to mind the old "If it ain't broke…" cliche. For even if fans eventually embrace the new name, the public relations fallout from this decision will reverberate for a long time to come. Quite frankly, the strongest partisans on either side aren't looking particularly good right now: the R-Phils front office is rather cavalierly flying in the face of deeply-ingrained fan sentiment within an admirably supportive market, while the most vocal contingent of fans against the change are engaging in online histrionics that are rather out of proportion to what is actually taking place. (Passion for the hometown team is a wonderful thing, but it's not like the team is relocating. They will remain a Phillies affiliate, regardless). And say what you will about Hunsicker and company, but they're not a bunch of Johnny-come-latelies to the Reading baseball scene. Shouldn't their success in running the club thus far be taken into consideration? Shouldn't the tone of this discussion be a bit more diplomatic?
There's a lot more to explore when it comes to this story, and I'll do my best to follow up with different viewpoints throughout the offseason. In the meantime, I'd like to know your opinion: Brilliant? Suicidal? Both? Let me know.
Back in Business
Monday marked the first work day in which MiLB.com headquarters (located in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood) was back up and running after the superstorm, and it took me not having access to this place to realize just how much I missed it.
All of my friends are okay.
As someone who resides in a neighborhood that was marginally affected, I'm only just beginning to process the extent to which Sandy truly devastated the region in which I live and work. I was very fortunate in that I never lost power through it all, and with this being the case I channeled some of my storm anxiety into writing for MiLB.com and this blog as if nothing was wrong. I didn't know what else to do. (For those interested in how Minor League teams were affected by Sandy, check out this short news piece). I'll save my musings on storm life lessons and how this can and should spur me to become a more active and engaged member of my community for another day. For now, though, let's engage in a little bit of good ol' fashion offseason bouillabaissin.'
In case you didn't read my MiLB.com dispatches, two teams have recently unveiled a new set of logos.
The Lexington Legends got quite a bit of play for their new look. Not only did mascot Big L unveil the new look after rappelling down the side of a building, but the team's new road cap features a mustache and nothing else. Crank up Sparks!
The new Legends' universe:
And then there were the Erie SeaWolves, who kept on keeping on with their canine pirate theme despite Erie's distinct lack of mammalian buccaneer quadrupeds.
I couldn't help but notice that the eyepatch is now on the right eye, when it used to be on the left. What does it all mean?!
So, yeah. Logos. Next up on the unveiling front are the Hudson Valley Renegades on November 13th and then, one day later, the Reading Phillies. That latter case should be very interesting, as the R-Phils are changing their name and let's just say the community isn't reacting positively to that news in the early-going.
Speaking of the Reading Phillies, their former media relations director Tommy Viola is now with the Charlotte Knights. And last month in Charlotte love was in the air. Ballpark wedding!
But sometimes, one needs to destroy before they can grow. Just a few days later, Knights mascot Homer visited the construction site of the Knights' new ballpark in order to help out with the construction.
Finally, some dragon-with-a-hammer content on this blog! I knew it would happen one of these days.
From 0-60 in 495 Words
The nationwide fraternity of Minor League mascots added its newest member this past Friday, as the Pensacola Blue Wahoos unveiled this fella to his presumably adoring public:
You may remember that I wrote about this Blue Wahoo a few weeks back, when he was nothing more than an artist's rendering in search of a name. He has since been bestowed with a moniker, and will forevermore be known as "Kazoo." Interestingly, the Blue Wahoos are referring to Kazoo as a "fictional aquatic creature" despite the fact that he clearly exists.
The Blue Wahoos are entering their inaugural season, but thanks to the inexorable passage of time they'll eventually be celebrating anniversary seasons of varying degrees of importance. And when they do, there's a good chance that they'll put in a call to Studio Simon. I was recently alerted to the fact that this Louisville-based logo powerhouse has had a hand in three recent anniversary marks, celebrating seasons from 10 to 20 to 60.
Let's review:
Aberdeen IronBirds, 10th Anniversary
I'd say that the above image is pretty much the definition of "self-explanatory." So let's move on.
Fort Myers Miracle, 20th Anniversary
Whereas the IronBirds mark needed no explanation, the above logo has a bit of a backstory. Dan Simon, the man behind the Studio Simon brand, reported in an email that:
The Miracle mark features the script font, and the teal and yellow color palette, that the team sported when they first moved from Miami to Fort Myers in 1992. In fact, the team wore those colors for at least several campaigns before the move, which means that it was them, and not the team formerly known as the Florida Marlins, who deserve credit for officially bringing teal onto the baseball branding landscape.
But wait, there's more:
As part of their 20th anniversary celebration this season, the Fort Myers Miracle will be wearing throwback uniforms from 1992, their first year in Fort Myers after their move from Miami (a move necessitated by the fact that the Florida Marlins were taking over the Miami territory, starting in 1993).
The Miracle will be wearing the teal and yellow caps and jerseys for every Friday and Saturday home game during the 2012 season. There will be a season-long jersey auction that will conclude at the final home game on September 1, when the highest bidders will win the jerseys.
A portion of the proceeds from that auction will benefit the Dave Clark Foundation, which as Simon notes, should "make you 'Glad All Over.'" That one deserves a high 5!
Billings Mustangs 60th Anniversary
I did write about that one already, but the above image is superior to that which I had before. And here at Ben's Biz Blog, you know we only settle for the very best.
One thing is bothering me, though: is there a word for "60th anniversary"? If this was a 50th anniversary then I'd have the chance to drop "quinquagenary" and 75 brings the opportunity for "dodranscentennial." But, for now, I'm at a loss for words.
Mama, Don't Let Your Alternate Logos Grow Up to be Cowboys
"If it bleeds it leads" is a well-known journalism trope, and those of us who make a living in the cutthroat world of Minor League baseball blogging ascribe to a similar saying: if it's a logo then it's a go-go.
Therefore, I have no choice but to begin today's missive with the latest and greatest images to emanate from the world of MiLB. On Saturday, the High Desert Mavericks unveiled a pair of high-definition alternate logos:
Sez the team:
"After 21 seasons in the Victor Valley, we felt it was a great time to introduce new logos which reflected both the Mavericks team identity and our strong connections to the High Desert community," general manager Eric Jensen said. "Our new 'HD' logo allows the whole High Desert to feel represented when they're wearing Mavericks apparel and incorporates the unique physical attributes of this region.
"Likewise, the new cowboy logo represents the rugged resilience of those who reside in the desert while providing a historical tie to the Maverick name."
I was fortunate enough to be able to visit a Mavericks game last season, but somehow I neglected to notice physical attributes such as a green sun. I did, however, notice the ruggedness.
Another team I visited on that trip were the Lake Elsinore Storm, who have recently announced a very good reason to make a return visit. Following April 22's ballgame, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts will perform a free show.
This has to be one of the best deals of the season — where else can $9 buy entry to both a professional baseball game and a rock n roll spectacle?
Sez the team:
The concert, set to begin approximately 30 minutes after the game ends, will be held in celebration of Storm owner Gary Jacobs' birthday. Jett, known for "I Love Rock N Roll," is scheduled to perform a 90 minute set with her band on a stage placed behind second base.
Hey, Lake Elsinore, please do me a favor and offer Rocky Road ice cream during the ballgame. It would mean a lot.
But now let us return, one more time, to the world of logos. On Monday the Reading Phillies announced a great new idea, one that sees them teaming up with Brandiose in order to teach the art and science of logo design to a new generation.
It's called '9 to the Nines.'
And since it's been a press release quoting kind of morning, let's do it one more time:
As a kid, did you ever dream of wearing uniforms like the pros? Jason Klein and Casey White of Brandiose are the guys who design the official logos and uniforms for Major League Baseball teams. The duo will be coming to Reading, PA to give the kids of the Olivet Boys and Girls Club a firsthand look at how baseball logos come to life. Brandiose will also be collaborating with the kids to design their very own logos for the Baseballtown RBI League.
Jason and Casey will take the kids through the same creative process they take teams of Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball through by discussing the parts of the community the kids cherish the most. They will then work with the kids to bring those ideas to life in logo form. Kids will sketch their ideas at the event, with Klein and White compiling the ideas into a major league look for each Baseballtown RBI League team. The kids' logos will be unveiled in time for the Baseballtown RBI League's 2012 Opening Day.
And — hey! — if any kids want to submit a Ben's Biz logo that could be used for 2012 and beyond then you know where to find me. That's right, alone and in front of a computer.
Permanence Amidst the Ephemeral
Last week I took a break from the typical sort of blog content, eschewing the ever-present "now" in favor of planning for the future. And indeed, your input is still very much desired regarding that particular tri-fecta of posts:
— Tell me your MiLB road trip suggestions!
— Follow me on Twitter, win free stuff, send me more free stuff so that other people can then win it!
— Send me headshots! (Seriously, the response to this thus far has been tepid at best. My writerly ego, so fragile to begin with, is in danger of suffering irreparable damage. Here's some inspiration for ya:
But that was then, so now it's time to look at what was then now. Or, rather, was now then. Capiche? Me neither.
First and foremost, we have a late arriving piece of news from the team name/logo field: Next season, the peripatetic Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees will be known as the "Empire State Yankees."
The Yankees' Empire State of Mind is due to the fact that the team will be playing "on ze road" throughout the 2012 season, with the majority of the ballgames being hosted by the Rochester Red Wings (the team is also playing "home" games in the Empire State locales of Batavia, Buffalo, and Syracuse). This less than ideal situation is because the team's PNC Field is undergoing an extensive $40 million renovation, rendering the field unplayable.
Or is it? The renovations have yet to begin, as the team's scheduled sale to Mandalay Baseball has yet to go through. More on all that, as well as the mild controversy behind the Empire State Yankees name, can be found HERE.
And, hey, since we're on the new logo tip now would be a good time to show the San Jose Giants' recently unveiled 25th anniversary mark. Your life will never be the same:
And now for yet another logo, of sorts: The Reno Aces have continued their St. Patty's day tradition, by releasing an Irish-themed limited edition t-shirt.
On St. Patty's Day the team should drop the "Ren" from their name and simply go by the name "O'Aces." Although, come to think of it, that might result in a lawsuit from the Gallagher bros.
Meanwhile, I've been spending a lot of my "down" time here at the office in the tedious but worthwhile task of compiling (via spreadsheet) 2012 promos of note. Some interesting stuff pops up sometimes, such as this offering from the Portland Sea Dogs:
April 15: Tax Day/Headstone Giveaway
Sez the team: There are only two guarantees in life: death and taxes. Therefore the Sea Dogs have partnered with Jones, Rich, and Hutchins to giveaway a headstone to one fan.
I like it! We as a society need to spend more time contemplating (and therefore overcoming our fear of) the sheer inevitability of death. While a "Salute to Mortality" theme night is a long way off, the Sea Dogs are at least moving the conversation in the right direction.
(Nacho) Typical Blog Post
The previous post on this blog ended with an anniversary logo (the Hickory Crawdads 20th, to be exact), so in the interest of seamless transitions let's keep that particular train right on a-rollin':
It should be self-explanatory, but the above mark commemorates the fact that 2012 will be the Northwest Arkansas Naturals' fifth season. They played their first season way back in 2008, when George W. Bush was president, the price of a postage stamp was a mere 41 cents, and Ben's Biz Blog was less than a year old.
But enough about bygone eras. Let's celebrate the future! The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers announced that there will be a nacho stand at the ballpark in 2012, and the team is currently conducting a Facebook poll to determine what the stand should be called. I am pleased to report that my submission of "Nacho, Nacho Stand" is one of the finalists.
I am not pleased to report that, as of this writing, my submission has received all of 16 votes. "Class A Nachos" is currently in first, and, really, that one is not nearly as good as mine or fellow contender "Nachossss." Biz Blog readers, now is the time to rectify this egregious wrong! Vote HERE! (If I win, I'll donate my free full-size free nacho grande helmet to charity).
2012 will also be Season 1 for the new-look Swoop, mascot of the South Bend Silver Hawks. When Swoop last appeared in this blog, he was engaged in an intimate moment with a Miss America contest.
But those days of tongue-in-beak insouciance are over. For last week, the Silver Hawks gave Swoop a makeover:
Speaking of the Silver Hawks, they were, to my knowledge, the only MiLB team to run a local TV ad during the Super Bowl. That spot, cinematic in scope, can be viewed HERE.
Of course, a far more common Minor League approach is to engage in a spot of parody. The Frederick Keys did just this, putting their own spin on a FIAT ad (the original can be viewed HERE).
And speaking of the Super Bowl, you'll no doubt recall that the last post on this blog started with info on the Lowell Spinners us-against-the-rest of the New York-Penn League big game bet.
It was a sizable gamble, and the Spinners lost. Therefore, mascot Canaligator is in for a summer of abject humiliation.
Even more so than usual:
As for me, I'll be "writing a blog…all summer long." Don't you forget about me.
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The posts on this blog are rarely team-specific during the offseason, simply because there is rarely enough content from one team to comprise an entire post.
Today is one of those rare occasions, as the Reading Phillies have unleashed a torrent of notable news upon the world. First and foremost, the team's plans for the 2012 Eastern League All-Star Game Home Run Derby are downright hallucinogenic.
The above visual (yes, that is an intern on a crane out in left field) will all come to life on July 10. Perhaps some extensive quoting from the press release would be warranted at this juncture:
[P]layers will be trying to hit select targets around the field to earn points….targets include outfield dunk tanks, R-Phils fanatics jumping on a trampoline, and pink flamingo yard ornaments sprinkled around the outfield.
Conversely, there will be obstacles hitters will want to avoid in order to not lose points. The Reading Phillies mascots will be scattered around the field, trying to snag balls hit by the all-stars. For each ball the mascots catch, the hitter will be penalized with negative points.
While the hitting challenge is going on, an exclusive VIP party will actually take place right on the infield. These VIP quests will be protected by a net as they party away with homerun balls sailing over their heads.
Grammy Award-winning musician and Berks County resident David Cullen will also be performing uncomfortably close to the pitcher's mound in a protected area as he entertains fans and all-stars in attendance.
Those desirous of a detailed visual explanation would do well to watch the team's five-minute explanation video, linked to in the aforementioned press release.
My guess is that the R-Phils were influenced by the Quad Cities River Bandits, who last season put some very unique twists on the Midwest League Home Run Derby. Any other 2012 All-Star Game hosts planning something similar? Let me know!
Meanwhile, a new logo has come out of Reading as well. This:
The above frankfurter, designed by
the artists formerly known as Plan B Branding Brandiose, is the new mark for the club's Baseballtown Charities. Some explanation:
Baseballtown Charities, a non-profit 501(c)(3) entity, was launched ten years ago in association with the Reading Phillies in order to keep baseball alive in Reading through charitable donations to underprivileged youth, who otherwise wouldn't have the opportunity to play baseball. The organization was also founded to pay tribute to Reading's rich baseball history.
Since its inception in 2002, the Baseballtown trademark has played a necessary part in the baseball community of Berks County. Under the Baseballtown namesake, FirstEnergy Stadium has played host to the High School All-Star Game and the Olivet's Boy's and Girl's Club Championship. Each year, the organization crowns the King or Queen of Baseballtown to honor the past by recognizing that individual's accomplishments and contributions to baseball/softball.
And, finally, with Valentine's Day on the horizon the R-Phils have put out a video in which team employees explain the significant role that mascots have played in their love lives.
Maybe one of these days I'll put out a video explaining how mascots played a role in mine.
Making Do With What You've Got
It is of course not something that I can control, but I've received several complaints this offseason regarding the relative paucity of new logo unveilings.
And, indeed, times have been tough (especially when compared to a particularly fertile 2010-11). This year's crop has been limited to the Daytona Cubs, new franchises in Pensacola and Grand Junction, and two Blue Jays affiliates (Dunedin and Bluefield) who responded to changes made by the parent club. The rest have been anniversary marks, All Star Games logos, and various subtle tweaks.
But if it's logos you want and logos you demand, I'll do my best. For example, the Billings Mustangs recently unveiled a logo celebrating 60 seasons of professional baseball.
In honor of the club's 60th Season, the Mustangs, in association with Studio Simon, have developed a 60th Season commemorative logo, which will be featured on multiple applications and platforms throughout the season. The logo will serve as a sleeve patch for both the home and road jerseys, and it will also be available on team merchandise and souvenirs.
Keep in mind that there have been a few small gaps in Billings' baseball history, which is probably why the words "Since 1948" don't appear on the logo. That would be confusing, as would the slogan "Celebrating 60 Mostly Consecutive Years of Baseball Since 1948."
The Rancho Cucamonga Quakes will be sporting new uniforms in 2012, and it's easy to find "fault" with them. The logo remains the same, but the team is emphasizing its affiliation with the (relatively) nearby Los Angeles Dodgers.
Arguably the most noticeable change will take place on the numbers in the uniform, as the 2012 uniforms will feature the Quakes' customary "fault line" running through the middle of each digit, giving it a unique and truly "Quake" look.
An addition to the 2012 uniform will feature a red number on the lower left-half on the front of the jersey, which is also a popular feature of the current Dodgers' uniform.
Quakes' jerseys will have sleeves in 2012, a change from the sleeveless style worn in years past. The jersey will no doubt be "Dodgerized", as the left sleeve will feature the traditional "LA" logo.
Missing from the pants this year will be any piping down the sides, as the new pants will be solid white, also emulating that of the Dodgers' home pants.
I've put my weekly Twitter Round-Up on ice for a bit, as I'm not sure if people were getting/enjoying the concept. But I remain committed to that form of social media, and hope that @BensBiz slow march to 1500 followers transitions into a tidal wave to 10 million. I mean, let's be honest here, I'm worthy of far more followers than I have.
One new Twitter account that should be of interest to readers of this blog is @milbstaffprblms — a compendium of, you guessed it, Minor League staff problems. A few samples:
when you see your season ticket holders more than your spouse/girlfriend/boyfriend
#MiLBStaffProblems #noweekends #noholidays
the shoes under your desk covered in orange clay and the mildewy smell that accompanies them
chicken fingers are a staple of your summer diet
#milbstaffproblems #fatgut
I would like to note that I am not the one running this account, despite my (subtle) presence in the @milbstaffprblms avatar.
Update! And, wouldn't you know it, @broadcastrprobs has now emerged. Follow that one too!
Let's end the week, as we often do, with a video. This one hails from Tennessee, land of the Smokies, and is to be lauded for its commitment to absurdity. (Another Update! Episode Two of the McGinty and Cunningham series is out, and can be viewed HERE.
Commitment to absurdity: a Ben's Biz Blog guiding principle since 2007. Thanks for reading.


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When the Mini Cooper relaunched the diminutive British brand – by way of not-so-diminutive German parent BMW – in America in 2002, it also injected new life into small cars. The original Mini Cooper Hardtop offered what other economy cars didn't: high style, endless customization and a premium feel. More than anything, it was exceptionally fun to drive. As the years zipped by, various other iterations of the Mini have arrived, all based on the Hardtop. Now, the 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop enters its next generation and leads the way for other Mini variants with an all-new platform, more efficient engine choices and a trove of technology. A convertible version and the roomier Clubman are also available, but their revamps will come later.
If you want a car that feels like a go-kart, you'll love the Mini. Aside from their smile-inducing driving manners, Minis are fuel-efficient, a snap to park and highly customizable. The Cooper Convertible adds atmosphere (literally) to the mix, while the Clubman adds space that actually makes the two rear seats livable.
It should not startle you to learn that, Clubman withstanding, these cars have tight rear seats and limited cargo capacity. They are, after all, mini. And with their premium nature comes premium pricing above rivals like the Ford Fiesta, Fiat 500, Chevrolet Sonic, Mazda2, Honda Fit and Hyundai Veloster.
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The 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop is all-new, featuring fresh design, turbocharged 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder engine choices, and improved technology and safety features that include automatic braking. For now, the Cooper Convertible and Clubman carry over from the previous year. The slow-selling Clubvan cargo vehicle is no longer offered in the U.S.
Driving Impressions We've yet to drive a Mini that did not make us grin. An automotive David to the surrounding Goliaths, Minis don't necessarily have tire-shredding power, but oh can they carve...... a corner. They are attracted to twisty roads like metal to a magnet. This is all the more notable since Minis are front-wheel drive. Thankfully, highway ride is not compromised. Despite their small proportions, Minis tend to be immune from the nervousness that can plague other subcompacts at freeway speeds. Even the Convertible deserves kudos for feeling remarkably planted. The new base engine in the Cooper Hardtop loses a cylinder but gains more power than its outgoing 4-cylinder, so we expect it to be a spunky partner. The larger and higher-power 4-cylinder in the 2014 Cooper S also cranks up the power, now to levels comparable to that of the previous top-line JCW (John Cooper Works) performance model.
The Mini is proof that you don't need a big, gas-guzzling engine to have massive amounts of driving satisfaction. The Mini may not win street races, but with fuel economy reaching into the mid-30s, you'll experience a different type of joy when you pass your competition at the filling pump.
Whether labeled eccentric, ironic or tongue-in-cheek, Minis take pride in being different. Case in point: Do you know of any other convertibles with an "Openometer" to measure how often you have the roof down?
The Mini's interior blends retro style and unique details, not the least of which is a gargantuan speedometer that can probably be seen from space. The 2014 Clubman and Convertible's dash will look familiar if you've been in a Mini, including the center row of shiny switches. They look and feel great, but can be awkward to use. The all-new Hardtop boasts a slick head-up display that relays info such as directions and speed limits. The Mini Cooper Hardtop, Convertible and Clubman have seating for four. The front seats are roomy, but the Clubman is your best bet if you plan to put adults in the rear.Exterior
Mini says its cars have a "bulldog" stance. You won't find fur or a tail, but rather a low, squat stance that helps these diminutive British cars cling to the road. Mini Hardtops have long stood out for their available contrasting-color roofs, and owners can distinguish their car with myriad personalization options. Mini Cooper Convertibles use black fabric tops that when up create large interior blind spots. The convertible roof is automatic and has a nifty feature that enables it to be partially open. The Cooper Clubman is several inches longer than the Hardtop, and instead of an upward-rising rear hatch has a pair of swing-out doors.
The all-new 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop comes with the first 3-cylinder engine used in a Mini, while 2014 Cooper S Hardtop models have a new, more powerful 2.0-liter 4-cylinder. The Convertible and Clubman continue to use the same 4-cylinder engines (see Under the Hood, below). Those carryover models continue to come with Leatherette or cloth upholstery, Bluetooth connectivity with USB/iPod connector, air-conditioned glove box and 6-speaker AM/FM/CD player. Convertible and Clubman models ride on 16-inch wheels, and both feature a Sport mode for peppier performance. Minis also come with three years/36,000 miles of no-cost maintenance.
Start to configure a Mini, and you'll be informed there are more than 10 million ways of doing so. Suffice to say, Minis are highly customizable cars, from the color of their racing stripes and mirror caps to an optional leather interior. In addition to many a la carte add-ons, Mini bundles popular options into packages. Among them are a Technology Package with a high-def screen, integrated apps that work with Apple's iPhone, navigation and a harman/kardon audio system, and a Cold Weather package with heated seats and mirrors.
Mini is miniaturizing its base engine in the new Cooper Hardtop, moving from a naturally aspirated (non-turbo) 4-cylinder to a turbocharged 3-cylinder. As previously noted, the smaller engine is actually more powerful than the larger one it replaces and is expected to be even more efficient. Optional is a larger and more powerful turbocharged 4-cylinder. Since the 2014 Convertible and Clubman are not (yet) being revamped like the Hardtop, they continue to use their existing engines. In those, even the base powerplant is adequate for a fun romp, while the top-line, 208-horsepower JCW version is feisty to the max. In the middle and extremely satisfying are the S models with engines tuned to make 181 horsepower. Minis are fuel efficient, but they do require premium-grade gasoline.
2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop
1.5-liter turbocharged inline-3
134 horsepower @ NA rpm
162 lb-ft of torque @ NA rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: NA
2014 Mini Cooper S Hardtop
2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4
189 horsepower @ NA rpm
207 lb-ft of torque @ NA rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: NA
2014 Mini Cooper Convertible and Clubman
1.6-liter inline-4
121 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
114 lb-ft of torque @ 4,250 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 28/35 mpg (manual), 27/35 mpg (automatic)
2013 Mini Cooper S Convertible and Clubman
1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4
181 horsepower @ 5,500 rpm
177 lb-ft of torque @ 1,600-5,000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 26/35 mpg
2013 Mini John Cooper Works Convertible and Clubman
1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4
208 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
192 lb-ft of torque @ 1,750-5,500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 26/35 mpg
Prices range widely among Mini Cooper models due to their varying trims and body styles. On the low end, the 2014 Mini Cooper Clubman has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $22,195, while the Cooper Convertible starts at $25,945. S models of the Clubman and Convertible start at $25,895 and $28,945, respectively, and the top-dog JCW versions go for $33,095 and $36,095. At these prices, 2014 Mini Coopers are higher than mainstream competitors such as the Fiat 500, Chevy Sonic, Ford Fiesta, Hyundai Veloster, Honda Fit and Mazda2. Before buying, be sure to check the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to see what others in your area are paying. You'll pay a premium upfront for a new Mini, but better news awaits regarding their resale value, which has traditionally been very good.
To compare current market prices, check out KBB.com's car classifieds to view the new and used MINI Hardtop vehicles for sale near you.
Based on 7 Ratings for the 2014 - 2016 models.Review this car
By MINI Cooper S Owner on Sunday, August 30, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 100,000overall rating 4 of 10rating details
Pros: "Fun Car to Drive"
Cons: "Repair & Maintenance Cost"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 2
"Based on my experience in owning a MINI Cooper S, it is a very fun car to drive; however, the repair & maintenance costs have exceeded the fun. It maybe specific to the S models or just my MINI. My recommendation is to obtain references from the dealership on those who purchased a MINI Cooper S and speak to them on their experience. If you do purchase the MINI Cooper S, it will be in your best interest to obtain their extended, extended warranty. You should do your research on the MINI's prior issues, especially the engine, timing chain, exhaust valves, cylinders, turbo charger, etc. Also, review the cost of brakes, battery, sensors, and other regular repair and maintenance costs completed at the dealership."
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By Cooper on Friday, July 24, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 6overall rating 10 of 10rating details
Pros: "Fun to drive and sporty with 4 doors."
Cons: "Had a major transmission issue with my last one."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"We purchased a 2013 courtesy car with 8K miles and at 46K the transmission started to go. I took it to a trusted mechanic and he recommended getting rid of it. He told me he had never seen this before on one with so few miles. Anyway, even with this, I went back and bought a new 4 door S. My wife wouldn't take anything else. The go-kart feel makes it easy and fun to drive and it has serious top end acceleration. If you don't use the cruise on the hwy, be prepared to catch yourself going 90+. Killed me that we had a lemon that went bad just out of warranty but there is no equal to a Mini. I hope this next one goes the distance. I need to make up the loss I took on my last one. Hoping that the four doors gives us a little more leg room in the back. Definitely easier to get in and out of. This was a great improvement so we didn't have to go with the station wagon feel of the Countryman. Fingers crossed and still a big fan."
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By Michael G. on Friday, January 02, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 700overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Drive, fun factor, looks and practical nature."
Cons: "highly customizable but price increases very fast!"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Every review I read talks about the smile factor of driving this car! It is true...you just cannt stop smiling. Great engine, great steering, tight control and an awesome fully functional interior. I recommend getting the XL screen, as Nav goes split screen on that but not on the regular. Also you get the pad to write on with your finger which is cool and useful. My sales rep screwed my order and I got neither of these but now that I have been driving for 5 weeks I'm ok with the regular. I love the paint job (I got Chili red with black stripes, roof and wheels) and the shape of the car. My town is impossible to park in.....unless you drive a mini cooper :-). Some of the spaces I get into truely amaze me. Hence this car has given me a new lease of life and a vehicle I can actually use. Have not been on a long journey yet but around town this car rocks!"
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Although they may not be a household name just yet, New York's Elk City has just released their fourth full length, House of Tongues. Relying on a blend of rock, soul, and jazz, it's almost shocking when you learn that they've been around since 1997 and are still struggling to make people sit up and pay attention to them. Perhaps the well-crafted House of Tongues will assist them with such a weighty task.
The real star of Elk City's sound is singer Renee LoBue and her sultry and versatile vocals. At times, she channels a more modern, Regina Spektor-esque sound, but LoBue is clearly at her best when she's paying homage to idols like Patti Smith and Chrissie Hynde from The Pretenders. On "Wire Goats", she stretches her range and comes off like a Parisian female version of David Bowie, which is interesting, considering that LoBue is from New York and not Paris. In another instance, on "Real Low Riders", the opening track, tightly wound guitars and brushes of percussion dance around LoBue's modern-sounding vocals, as bursts of handclaps and her catchy vocal refrain close out the lively song. Her spirited and flexible vocal range give Elk City an edge that not all bands have and that proves to be a fantastic focal point of House of Tongues.
"Wire Goats" isn't the only song that finds LoBue channeling her inner Parisian—a great deal of the album showcases a more sophisticated and "European" sound, of sorts, for the band. The lyrics of "Nine O'Clock In France" even literally deal with this subject as LoBue sings about a dream vacation for some while singing "It's nine o'clock in France / We're going out for cocktails and ice cream", and then later lets the reality of "A dead end job / a dead end town" set in. Not many bands are brave enough to try and pull off a European sound when they are clearly American, and you have to give Elk City props for attempting to do so, even if they occasionally churn out some duds like "Neat Knight", "Protection", and "Stars", the latter of which actually contains the lyric, "When I stop wishing on stars". Groan.
When they're not focusing their attention across the ocean, Elk City also make a few attempts at using humor in their lyrics. On "The Onion", LoBue sings "Reading The Onion again / peeling the layers right off of me", referencing the humor publication and, well, an actual onion all in one. Unfortunately, even though this song contains wallops of guitar feedback and pummeling drums, the superficial attempt at humor falls flat, as does the last few minutes of the song, which probably should have been edited from from six minutes to three, at the very least. Overall, House of Tongues is a nice addition to Elk City's discography, but it does provide some credence as to why this band has been around for 13 years and still has a relatively small following. Having a versatile sound is a good thing, but so is having a strong sound identity. It seems that Elk City is too busy trying to reinvent their sound with each album that they still have yet to figure out who they really are.
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Top 5 Most Important Features in JavaFX 1.2
Technically I'm on vacation this week so don't mention this post to my boss. I simply couldn't wait to blog about cool stuff we put into JavaFX 1.2. Shhhhh!
Lots of JavaFX related things were announced at JavaOne, many of them concerning future products and other bits that aren't released yet. This post won't cover any of those. There were so many things discussed at JavaOne that I'm afraid some of the key points of the new JavaFX might have been missed. In this post I'm only going to cover the things that you can actually download and work with today. I'm talking only about the new version of JavaFX, previously codenamed Marina, and now called JavaFX 1.2. Without further ado, here is my personal list of the most important features.
Top 5 Most Important Features in JavaFX 1.2
Linux and Solaris support
Support for JavaFX under Linux and Solaris has been a long time coming. It's always been in our continuous build system and we really wanted to ship it with the 1.0 release, but too many things were broken. Finally, after much hard work, we have a beta release. Our goal is to make Solaris and Linux equal platforms with Windows and Mac in the JavaFX world. JavaFX is about having one Java across all of the screens (Desktop/Mobile/TV) as well as all of the OSes (Mac/Win/Linux/Solaris). This is one more step towards that goal.
Some features still don't work, which is why we are calling it a beta release, but it's a good starting point. We are now using GStreamer for the video support, which was one of the key features previously missing. You will get some graphics hardware acceleration depending on your distro and configuration. Shaped windows do not work yet. This is due to a bug in the underlying JRE. The graphics guys say they have a fix which will be rolled out into Java 6 and OpenJDK soon, so you won't have to wait until the next release of JavaFX for cool rounded windows.
Controls and Layout
JavaFX has had great graphics but at the 1.0 release had only a single native UI control,
TextBox. It's kinda hard to make a real business oriented application using only text controls. That's all changed now. JavaFX 1.2 has real UI controls, designed for the 21st century. We looked at everything we always loved and hated about Swing, and considered long term UI toolkit trends. Then we build a new control and layout API that addresses the kinds of applications people need to build today. Here's just a taste of what's in the new controls:
- All controls are skinnable with CSS, so a designer can create a common look across all of your applications.
- There is a new modern default look and feel, Caspian, designed to look at home across OSes and on mobile devices
- Controls are in the common profile, meaning they will work on all devices, not just desktops.
- New controls for standard features like progress indicators and the hyper link
- All built on top of the JavaFX scene graph, so there are no remnants of AWT.
Along with the controls is a new layout system that addresses the biggest problems with the AWT layouts. It is now super easy to mix layout with animation, and to create custom layouts using only a few lines of code. With controls we can build real business applications that run across multiple screens.
There are a few controls missing from the current list. In particular you will notice the absence of Table and Tree. It's not that we don't have plans for them. There simply wasn't enough time and we didn't want to hold back the release. Rest assured they are coming.
Along with controls the most important feature for building business applications is charts. Charts are such a common request that we built them into JavaFX. All of the standard chart types are there, including pie, scatter, and bar charts. They are very easy to use and customize. You can also create your own chart types using a few lines of code. Here's a few examples.
Data: Persistence, RSS/Atom, and Tasks
Previously you could work with data only by dropping down to Java code. This would be fine except for the fact that mobile Java code is different than desktop Java code. In addition, every form of Java has it's own special API for persisting data. To fix this problem we've added new support to JavaFX common profile to hide these kinds of platform differences and let you get back to coding great apps. Here's a quick list of the new stuff:
javafx.io.Storagefor persisting data locally on any client platform
javafx.data.feed.*built in support for RSS and Atom data feeds
Math, and
Propertiesas JavaFX classes
javafx.async.*base classes for all asynchronous operations in JavaFX, including a clean way to implement Java based tasks
Our goal is for every updated to JavaFX to be faster, and I think we definitely hit that goal. Across the board you will find JavaFX 1.2 to be faster than 1.1 and 1.0. In terms of startup time, memory usage, and graphics performance we have improved every part of the JavaFX user experience. For certain tasks you will see as much as a 3x improvement over the previous release.
To achieve this speed improvement we revisited almost every part of the platform. The compiler switched from using true multiple inheritance to mixins. This eliminates most of the nasty corner cases that gave multiple inheritance a bad name while providing what developers want 90% of the time. As a side benefit the underlying compiled bytecode is smaller and faster.
The graphics team did a lot of work redesigning the scenegraph to handle updates to the scene more intelligently. The result is fewer repaints and a more responsive user interface.
There were also bug fixes across the board to the video & audio stack and the underlying graphics pipeline. In addition, we put a lot of work into JavaSE 6 update 14 to reduce startup time and improve webstart performance. Over all you will find JavaFX 1.2 to be faster and smoother than the previous releases.
Just the beginning
The five features I listed above are just a small part of the many improvements in JavaFX 1.2. What's most important is this is part of a larger plan to have regular smaller releases of the JavaFX platform rather than the huge 2+ year release cycles of the JRE. Faster and smaller releases ensure that we ship high quality software to you faster, and lets us better incorporate your feedback. If there is any feature you feel is missing please send us a note or file a bug at javafx-jira.kenai.com.
Back to vacation for the week and then time to dive into the next release. Please let us know how you like JavaFX 1.2 and what you are are building with it.
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by huetz - 2009-08-15 02:52Hi Joshy, I am playing around with JavaFX Mobile and I have a question about the optional JSR's. Is it possible to add new API's and use them on my HTC Diamond? I tried to use JSR.82 and JSR-256, but none of them works, my phone does not start the programms. I saw your Accelerometer example and tried to use it, but it only works in the emulator. Is there anything I need to consider running this example on my phone? thanks huetz
by endlesslove - 2009-06-11 15:36If you need great publicity + community of zealots + amazing brains ... make JavaFX FOSS-friendly (support InkSpace, Xiph.org as cross-platform codecs, etcetera)... If you want a market big bang explosion, release ready-made video/sound player that can run video, and capture audio/webcam. Ala-Flash but with more features. If you want marketing through word-of-mouth, release a wower application that will be the talk-of-the-year. An application that's useful (not a boring demo). And of course, above is useless without releasing a FREE JavaFX designer tool that's as easy as (or easier than) Adobe Flash Studio. When you do this (plus the above mentioned), it'll be a sure win. But what's there for SUN if JavaFX became the next craze of the decade? Where's the return of investment for SUN comes in? Answer: the money lies in storage and hosting, and consulting. Amazon and Google will be your biggest competitors for hosting services so better plan ahead. One more thing. The better JavaFX, the more developers will be compelled to learn it, the more developers, the more applications will be written in Java (embedded, desktop, server), the more applications, the more can Sun/Oracle beat Microsoft! So you better speed up JavaFX.
by aleixmr - 2009-06-11 13:07Great looks awesome, but I nned grid and tree too for my daily work ! I like javafx but is really slow compared to swing ! response times are really really slow. But looks great good job and thanks for sharing with us !!! enjoy your holidays Josh !
by ctellez69 - 2009-06-11 06:44Please include a Grid/Table control ASAP! I'm forced to write my new biz app using WPF/Silverlight because there's nothing like those controls in JavaFX which was my first choice. Although we could implement something similar using lists I really don't have the time to start thinking in creating new controls. Let's be honest: the JFX technology is cool, but you cannot create serious business apps just with buttons, slide bars and textboxes. The charts are great but not enough. Finally, is there a tutorial on how to integrate JFX with real-world databases? Something related to Oracle or SQL Server would be great. Anyway, great job. Enjoy your vacation and we wait for you so you and your team can address the above issues.
by stevegal - 2009-06-11 05:44Impressed with the progress of JavaFX and the demos in JavaOne were impressive. However when are we getting a way to integrate a JavaFX scene inside a swing app? (I know about the reflection method - but something official and supported would be nice)
by tsjung75 - 2009-06-10 17:36Josh. Can I use this scenegraph and chart API in Java? I
by janaudy - 2009-06-10 11:43Josh, I would like to see Tree, Table, TreeTable. In a financial application (my field), we like to usually support flashing, complex renderers/editors, MVC pattern, etc. Excellent work.
by vjsr71 - 2009-06-10 00:29Josh, while the new controls look lovely, I do see one major issue in using them for re-writing existing Swing applications in JavaFX (even if the Tree, Table and combobox are eventually supported in JavaFX). And that is - integration with third party Swing components. Wont doing a mix and match (of JavaFX controls and 3rd party Swing components) make the app look inconsistent? If so, doesn't this imply that the JavaFX way of doing controls requires 3rd party providers to re-write their Swing components in JavaFX and jump on the bandwagon, so that UI consistency is eventually reached? Or we should just stick to good old Swing, and use the new runtimes only for performance? Sorry if I sound sour, but really, how do we bridge the Swing-FX gap going forward?
by rbair - 2009-06-09 21:31@jseltzer: shameless plug: watch http://fxexperience.com for some information on the theming. I know that Jasper has a blog in the wings that I think will be ready sometime later this week on the UI design that went into the controls and will blog more about how to theme.
by prunge - 2009-06-09 20:31I'm still confused about video codec support. Is on2 supported in the current linux/solaris versions (even though they're beta)? Does it support all video types that GStreamer supports natively, and on Windows does it support any video/audio type the underlying OS supports? If I wanted to use video in a truly cross-platform way, is on2 the only choice? If the plan for JavaFX is to go open source and the open source version will not have the on2 codecs, would it be useful in the next pre-2.0 version to provide an alternative for all platforms in readiness? OGG Theora/Vorbis is a good candidate, it's open source and will be supported by the next Firefox for HTML5 elements. Don't drop on2, but the open-source audio/video alternative will ease transition when JavaFX goes open source and on2 is dropped.
by jseltzer - 2009-06-09 19:54It looks like the controls use a new UI theme. Is there a web page or post that describes the fonts/colors etc that make up the theme?
by lstroud - 2009-06-09 18:05I need to update my rant. :) I pulled down the safari 4 final today (had been running the beta and safari3) and java plugin (jdk1.6_13) works FAR better there. I have to assume that they were doing all of their internal testing on this build. The disk priming now seems to work, the painting issues are gone, the load times are between 3-5s. So, much, much better on the mac. The load times still need to improve, but that is coming and understandable(should always be under 3s). From the looks jdk7 might improve that dramatically. Only problem is we may not see that for years on osx. There are still some minor errors (splash screens not working, no transparent windows, flickering on browser scroll, etc). However, I am sure the jfx team is working on that. In response to 'fabriziogiudici'. Javafx will be open source before it is all said and done (though I am sure they won't be able to release the on2 codecs). So, I don't see that as an impediment. Early in a project, open source or not, it is far faster to develop in a controlled environment. I would bet that we would see jfx released as oss with the 2.0 release. All the same, supporting some oss projects(like gimp and inkscape) with plugins would make those products more viable and demonstrate good intentions.
by sunburned - 2009-06-09 16:28Unfortunately, none of the samples will run in the browser in linux AMD64 ( the Java "wheel" just keeps spinning). The jnlp samples will not launch, either, giving the error: java.lang.reflect.InvocationTargetException at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke0(Native Method) at sun.reflect.NativeMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(NativeMethodAccessorImpl.java:39) at sun.reflect.DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.invoke(DelegatingMethodAccessorImpl.java:25) at java.lang.reflect.Method.invoke(Method.java:597) at com.sun.javaws.Launcher.executeApplication(Launcher.java:1302) at com.sun.javaws.Launcher.executeMainClass(Launcher.java:1248) at com.sun.javaws.Launcher.doLaunchApp(Launcher.java:1066) at com.sun.javaws.Launcher.run(Launcher.java:116) at java.lang.Thread.run(Thread.java:619) Caused by: java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: com/sun/javafx/runtime/Main at com.sun.javafx.runtime.main.Main.main(Main.java:35) ... 9 more Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: com.sun.javafx.runtime.Main at java.net.URLClassLoader$1.run(URLClassLoader.java:200) at java.security.AccessController.doPrivileged(Native Method) at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(URLClassLoader.java:188) at com.sun.jnlp.JNLPClassLoader.findClass(JNLPClassLoader.java:257) at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:307) at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:252) at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClassInternal(ClassLoader.java:320) ... 10 more However... the netbeans plugin seems to work alright with the .fx samples, but again, the html files won't run in the browser. In previous versions of javafx, at least some of the javafx webstart samples would run, but no javafx 1.2 samples will run in the browser. This problem is mentioned in the comments at "http://weblogs.java.net/blog/malenkov/archive/2009/06/ui_ontrols_in_j.html" and a bug report may have been filed (Jira: RT-4895), but I can't find that particular issue yet. There is also a thread on the JavaFX General forums at "http://forums.sun.com/thread.jspa?threadID=5390550&tstart=15" JavaFX is making progress on linux, but unfortunately it's difficult to maintain any enthusiasm when javafx apps can't be successfully deployed.
by fabriziogiudici - 2009-06-09 15:32There's a small problem with JavaFX and the Linux community, that is: JavaFX is not open source.
by lstroud - 2009-06-09 15:06My $0.02 I am very excited about the progress that is being made. From the outside, though, it feels sooooo slow (like Christmas). :) Apple: I think apple is a huge strategic platform for javafx. This is where the creative types are and the experience there is still very sub par. I think Sun really needs to work on apple and their jdk impl. I have the latest (based on 1.6.0 _ 13) and java fx still crashes safari (3&4), hangs it, or gives odd screen rendering issues when used as an applet. Even outside of the browser, things like transparent windows don't work (java app store has a big rectangle outside of it). The plugin/jdk/javafx is also slow loading on a mac. The mac experience (out of the box) has to be addressed for there to be any real uptake. While I am on platforms, I heard Gimp/Inkscape plugin support talked about in the java posse interview. I think it would be a big win if javafx were seen to be doing something in linux that noone else has ever done. That is, if the linux community sees javafx as the first fully enabled RIA technology on linux with a real commitment, then they might take it up as the UI tool of choice (as opposed to mono). While it is not a huge market share, it would go a long way from an alpha geek marketing perspective. So, publish those plugin specs and commit a couple of resources to making it happen. Components: Does it look to anyone else like the look and feel of the old ifc components that netscape did just before swing? It looks good, but my memory seems to feel like the similarity is pretty close. Could be that most of the brain cells from back then are dead. :) Clearly, javafx has to finish. They really need to hit the french fry rule on the next release. The french fry rule is based on the idea that you never want to see the person overload your carton of french fries and then take some out. You want to see them appear to be cramming in as many as possible. In other words, under promise and over deliver. Unfortunately, all of the current javafx releases feel like they are taking fries out of the box. Hey we are rolling out a component set...YEAH....only there are no tables, trees, or combo boxes. So, you will have to wait to do your UIs. Oh, and the UI designers in our tools don't suppor this yet. Or, we are rolling out the new javafx thing that has great video and audio support......except on a bunch of these(linux, solaris, mac to some extent) platforms. Or, we are targeting creative types, but we are not sure when the tools will be ready and it doesn't really work on their platform yet. Get my point? Tell us December with the new tools/complete ui toolkit/apple vm, etc and deliver it as a surprise in october. The press will be far better. We have the vision. Hopefully oracle will throw more money at it and it can accelerate next year. Anyway, sorry for the ramble and I love what it already there.
by wordwarrior - 2009-06-09 11:21There are two big features that I know enterprise developers will be interested in for corporate intranet RIAs: 1) Elaborate Grid/table widgets 2) Calendar widgets I worked at a Fortune 500 company that had to code these things from scratch, and the code to implement them was fragile. What's more, they spent a lot of time evaluating proprietary solutions to these problems. I'm wondering if this sort of functionality is in the pipeline for JavaFX.
by szaboakos - 2009-06-17 14:43Hi! I'm happy to see chart components in JavaFX, but is there a built-in support for date axis? Mouse panning and zooming would be also a good thing, but, for some reason, binding a variable to the axis range minimum and maximum did not work for me. I hope this is just the beginning, and the charting will improve further.
by theuserbl - 2009-06-17 13:51@joshy: And what is with desktop-apps without internet-connection? And Larry Ellison have had the idea to port OpenOffice.org to JavaFX. And what is, if dl.javafx.com is down? If I would have the right to spread the runtime, I could publish it on my own side WITH JavaFX apps. But so, I must confiding, that dl.javafx.com is everytime reachable. I think, that the license is at the moment the main problem of JavaFX.
by joshy - 2009-06-16 15:31sunburned: please file a bug report on the linux + 64bit issue. prunge: I believe that it uses Gstreamer underneath so it should support anything Gstreamer does, in addition to the On2 codec. theuserbl: JavaFX apps are distributed as applets or webstart, so the correct runtime will be auto-downloaded from dl.javafx.com and cached. The runtime is versioned, so you never have to worry about a new update breaking your old app. If you wrote an app against the 1.1 runtime it will always run against the 1.1 runtime, even if we've released JavaFX 30 by then. mac users: today apple shipped final versions of the Java updates for Tiger and Leopard. Please try them out.
by surikov - 2009-06-30 09:04Grid component for JavaFX v1.2 Screenshot: http://jfxstudio.wordpress.com/2009/03/03/the-graphic-database-front-end/ How to use: http://jfxstudio.wordpress.com/2009/05/25/the-graphic-database-front-end...
by dukke - 2009-06-24 08:10Hi, I don't quite get "javafx-jira.kenai.com". How do you send a note requesting features that you think are missing? How do you file bugs? And where do you tell what your doing with JavaFX? Also I have a big critical question regarding debuging my JavaFX application. I have made this question on a lot of places (netbeans foruns, javafx foruns, etc) but everyone seems not to know the answer. What is the best place to make this kind of question? Thanks
by theuserbl - 2009-06-15 12:47Nice arcticle. But I am missing a Webstart-program of the first screenshot (that with the nice GUI). :-) But to a nother subject: Do you know more about the JavaFX-license? It seems, that it is not allowed to spread the JavaFX-runtime. If you download the SDK, you have only _one_ license for _one_ computer. It is not allowed to integrate it in its own programs and publish it, for example. So, creating JavaFX-standalone programs is senceless. And if you create internet programs with webstart, then you must integrate the link to Suns JavaFX runtime, that the user downloads it direct from Suns side. But JavaFX changed in 1.2 its binary-format. That means, if you have a online-program, and there comes a new JavaFX version out, your program will no longer run. Have also a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JavaFX#License I have also already written in the forum at http://forums.java.net/jive/thread.jspa?threadID=62353&tstart=0 there are good answeres. But not related to the license. It is possible, that the runtime of JavaFX is part of the compiler-project: http://kenai.com/projects/openjfx-compiler/sources/marina-master/show it seems, that all files are there (I am not sure). But the problem is, that - unlike OpenJDK - there all the files are under the GPL _without_ GNU Classpath exception !! Do you know more about the license? If it will in any time be usable.


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ABSTRACT ZNF24 is a pleiotropic factor that has a role in transcription regulation, hematopoiesis, brain development, and cancers, but the molecular mechanisms underlying its functions are not clearly understood. In this study, histone variant H2A.Z has been identified in yeast-two-hybrid assays with ZNF24 as bait. GST pull-down, co-immunoprecipitation and co-localization assays confirm the interaction between ZNF24 and H2A.Z. H2A.Z has been implicated in many diverse biological processes. High expression of H2A.Z is ubiquitously detected in the progression of breast cancer, and is significantly associated with lymph node metastasis and patient survival. Thus, our results provide important information for the molecular mechanisms of ZNF24 functions and suggest that ZNF24 may be is implicated in transcriptional regulation of genes associated with oncogenesis by interaction with H2A.Z. J. Cell. Biochem. 113: 3411-3418, 2012. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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