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by Jennifer Personette
Placed in Branding, Strategic Planning
Tagged with auto indutry, new cars in 2013, post recession consumer behavior, post recession economy
Auto brands have come a long way from the financial crisis of 2008 and government bailouts. Yeah, I know, it may be "too soon" for some of you to forget the millions (and millions) in bailouts, but let's focus on the positive. Something interesting happens in a recession. We retreat, we return to the comforts of home, we nest and we conserve. And post-recession, we come out of it changed. The longer the recession, the longer the change lasts.
Before getting into the ways the auto industry has addressed these changes, let's review the changes:
- Focus on work-life balance versus the all-work, no-play lifestyle before hard times.
- Consumers expect more for less. Brands did all they could to stay afloat. Value added offerings and deal sites like Groupon have raised consumer expectations and those won't be lowered anytime soon.
- More discerning buyers. Online research and search guide more buying than ever.
- The back to basics behavior picked up during hard times (comforts of home, the basics in life, nesting) will stick with consumers
- Emergence of innovation and design. During the recession, most brands hibernate and put all of their energy toward coming out on the other side, still alive. Post-recession, there is a lack of innovation and new design that brands will try to fill.
The following are lessons we can all take from the auto industry:
Subaru has hit a home run focusing on work-life balance. Centered around "Dog tested. Dog approved." – lifestyle commercials feature man's best friend. The campaign even sponsors Dogbook (the Facebook hub for dogs) and the ASPCA, a "Map my Dog Walk" app and a Klout Perks campaign reaching social influencers of dogs/cars.
Scion's reputation of "inexpensive, funky-looking cars for young urbanites" hits home more than ever. This year, they are debuting a new model, the iQ, which has been described as "like a Smart Car, only smarter."
Buick's new Verona is positioned as "affordable, thoughtful luxury." Addressing the "getting more for less" is their hope as they aim to position themselves against other compact luxury cars (think Lexus IS, BMW 3 series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4 and Acura TSX) but at a much lower price point.
Honda is going back to basics with the redesign of their flagship, Accord.
The all-new Ford Focus is ranked #2 out of 40 cars in its class. Appealing to both parents (highest rankings in safety and MyKey "parental control") and teens (with MyFord entertainment and tech features) it performs well in the world of "search assisted retail."
Kia is coming out of the recession with a lot of pent up design and innovation. Six of their 9 models are brand new or redesigned.
What other industries can we learn from?


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With a $1,700 set of Kitchen Craft cookware for Best of Show and $100 for top place in each category, the annual Mountain Mandarin Festival Recipe Contest, just might be the recipe contest to win this year.
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With a $1,700 set of Kitchen Craft cookware for Best of Show and $100 for top place in each category, the annual Mountain Mandarin Festival Recipe Contest, just might be the recipe contest to win this year.
The popular event draws more than 40 entries and the judging will be a don't-miss activity at the annual Mountain Mandarin Festival, Friday through Sunday, Nov. 22 to 24, on the Mandarin Cooking Stage in the Armory Building at Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn.
Snow's Citrus Court will also be offering bonus cash prizes for recipes that use its Mandarin Orange Spread and any other Snow's product.
Categories for main dishes, side dishes including preserves, and desserts are open to all ages. Dishes with completed entry forms should be delivered to the Armory Building Cooking Stage between 11 a.m. and noon on Sunday, Nov. 24. Judging begins at 12:15 p.m.
All recipes must be original and will become the property of the Mountain Mandarin Festival. They must be accompanied by a typewritten recipe. Applications with complete rules and regulations are available at MandarinFestival.com.
There are no provisions for heating or keeping dishes cold, so contestants should keep food in appropriate small coolers or non-electric insulated warmers.
Mandarin oranges, which are available fresh-from-the-tree during the winter months, have become a staple for holiday tables. Besides enjoying the juicy flesh straight from the peel, the citrus fruit is used in countless recipes including main dishes, peel for marmalade or candied products, juice for drinks, marinades, salad dressings and tasty syrups.
Mandarin oranges used in contest recipes may be either fresh Placer County grown mandarins (preferred) or canned.
Tickets are $3 on Friday; $7 on Saturday and Sunday, $5 for seniors.
For more information about the 20th annual Mountain Mandarin Festival visit MandarinFestival.com.

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Webster RA. Reproductive function and pregnancy. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 21st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2006:chap 25.
Ferri FF. Laboratory tests and interpretation of results. In: Ferri FF, ed. Ferri's Clinical Advisor 2012. 1st ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2011:section IV.
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McCathern rushed for 254 yards and one touchdown on 37 carries, leading the Golden Bears to a 31-20 win over Brentwood in a Class 6A quarterfinal.
Fifth-ranked Mt. Juliet (12-1) will go to No. 3 Whitehaven (13-0) in a semifinal rematch next Friday. Whitehaven beat the Bears 44-10 last year. ...


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(Addmission) IIT-Madras : MBA Course of Academic Year 2012-14
IIT Madras
MBA Admissions : 2012 - 2014
Applications have been invited by Department of management Studies, Indian Institute of Management (IIT), Madras for admission to MBA Course of Academic Year 2012.
MBA Program Eligibility :
The minimum academic qualifications to apply for admission to the MBA program at IIT Madras are as follows:
- BE / B.Tech (or equivalent) with First Class (or equivalent) from a recognized Institution or University
- A Master's degree with First Class (or equivalent) in any discipline from a recognized Institution or University.
- Final year students (of the above-mentioned program) are also eligible to apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be admitted provisionally, on the condition that they complete all requirements for the qualifying degree before the start of the program and produce provisional certificate of completion within two months of joining the program.
(Notification) Maharashtra CET 2012
Maharashtra State
Revised Schedule for Common Entrance Test for Admission to First Year of Two Years Full Time MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDM Courses for the Year 2012-13
Candidates seeking admission to First Year of Two Years Full Time AICTE approved MBA/MMS/ PGDBM/PGDM Courses for the Year 2012-13 are hereby informed that the Common Entrance Test (CET) will now be conducted on Sunday, 11th March, 2012 instead of Sunday, 26th February,2012 to avoid overlapping with CMAT 2012 conducted by AICTE, New Delhi.
The detail notification regarding availability of Information Brochure,
filling up on-line CET Application form, Eligibility Criteria etc. will be
published in leading newspapers and will also be available on the official
web site www.dte.org.in/mba in the last week of January, 2012. It is
further notified that, as informed by the AICTE, the admissions to First
Year of Two Years Full Time AICTE Approved MBA/MMS/PGDBM/PGDM Courses
(Admission) MBA Programme at Army Welfare Education Society (AWES): Year 2012-14
AWES invites applications from eligible/ entitled candidates for admission to two year regular MBA programme 2012 -14 in following Institutes:-
Course Details:
Course Name: MBA PROGRAMME
Three year Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with 50% marks recognized by the Association of Indian Universities. Candidates appearing in Bachelor's Degree in 2012 may also apply.
Based on CAT score conducted by IIMs. Short-listed candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview at AIMK/AIMT for final selection.
Age limit: Completed 24 years as on 01.07.2012; and No Objection or sponsorship certificate from the employer.
Army Institute of Management, Kolkata (AIMK). Estd in Jul 97, affiliated to West Bengal University of Technology, AICTE approved, the Institute has emerged as one of the brightest B-Schools in India. Seats -120 (Army Wards - 80% & General -20%). Hostel for Boys and Girls are compulsory.
(Exam) IBSAT 2011
IBSAT is an aptitude test conducted by the ICFAI University Group, for students seeking admission into the management programs. IBSAT consists of multiple choice questions. IBSAT is for 2 hours duration and is aimed to test the applicant's ability in quantitative techniques, data interpretation, data adequacy, vocabulary, analytical reasoning and reading comprehension.
Course Details:
Course Name: Application Modalities for MBA Program, Post Graduate Program in Management (PGPM), MBA - Financial Economics, MBA - Family Business & The Ph.D. (Full-time & Part-time) Programs.
- Graduates (any discipline) in English medium with 50% and above aggregate marks.
- Final year students awaiting results can also apply.
Test Centers:
IBSAT will be conducted all over India. The applicants can choose any one of the test center available for IBSAT. The list of all the test centers is provided on Page 5. Please note that requests for change of test center will not be entertained under normal circumstances. In the event of not having enough seats at the requested test center, applicants will be allotted the nearest alternative center. IBSAT Office reserves the right to add or delete a few test centers depending upon the situation. The same will be intimated on the website www.ibsat.org for the benefit of applicants.
Online Admit Card:
All applicants who have applied for IBSAT are eligible to download Online Admit Cards from www.ibsat.org, using the application number and date of birth as their user name and password respectively from November 15, 2011 onwards. The online admit card will carry the name, address, roll number of the applicant, test date, timings, and details of the test center. No hard copies of Admit Cards will be sent. The admit card is not transferable. Impersonation is a punishable offence under law.
IBSAT Schedule:
- Last date for receipt of completed OMR Application Form is December 08, 2011
- Online Admit Cards: From November 15, 2011 onwards at www.ibsat.org (No hard copies will be mailed)
- IBSAT Date: December 24, 2011 (Saturday) 02.30 pm – 04.30 pm
- Reporting Time: 01.30 pm at Test Center.
How To Apply:
Applicants interested in appearing for IBSAT can apply by any one of the following methods.
(Entrance) Punjab Technical University : Admission To MBA/PGDBM/MBA-LE 2012
Punjab Technical University
Entrance Test For Admission To MBA/PGDBM/MBA-LE
Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar was established in January 1997 for advancement of technical education & development. The University has under its affiliation 380 Engineering & Architect, Management & Hotel Management and Pharmacy colleges. Punjab as been one of the most prosperous state in India ever since Independence by way of green and white revolution, however, this achievement was washed over due to insufficient and affordable technical manpower and absence of innovative upgradation in technologies the industries of the State logged behind as compared to other States like Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
To Address this issue of Te
(Scholarship) IOC : Indian Oil Academic Scholarships Session Years : 2011-12
Indian Oil Academic Scholarships
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. is India's largest company by sales with a turnover of Rs. 3,28,744 crore and profit of Rs. 7445.48 crore for the year 2010-11.
IndianOil is the highest ranked Indian company in the latest Fortune 'Global 500' listings, ranked at the 98th position. IndianOil's vision is driven by a group of dynamic leaders who have made it a name to reckon with.
In this section, read about IndianOil's business and its spread across the country & abroad. You can also know about IndianOil's current financial performance, special initiatives and recognitions & awards that have come its way.
IndianOil offers 2600 Scholarships for Students of 10+/ITI, Engineering, MBBS & MBA Courses on merit cum means basis
1. "IndianOil Merit Scholarships Scheme" for 10+/ITI studies
(Admission Info) Integrated MBA Programme Admissions at Birla Institute of Technology Mesra : 2011
Birla Institute of Technology Ranchi
5 Years Integrated MBA Admissions 2011-2012
BIT offers a 5 year (10 Semester) Integrated MBA Programme for
all eligible Class XII pass-outs aspiring for a career in the field of business
management. This programme will be offered at BIT Lalpur (Ranchi City), Kolkata,
Noida, Jaipur & Allahabad Centres from the session 2011-12.
On the successful completion of the 5-year Programme, the students will be awarded the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree. The students who want to acquire only an undergraduate qualification, will have an option of getting a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Degree on successful completion of 3-years of this Programme. This option will have to be exercised at the end of the second year of study.
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have 60 % (50% for SC/ST) marks in Class 10
(average of required subjects). Candidates must have 60 % (50% for SC/ST) marks
(average of 4 subjects as indicated below) in Class 12 / QE (Equivalent
Qualifying Examination). Candidates must have 60% (50% for SC/ST) marks in
English Percentage of marks in Class 12 to be computed as average of English +
best 3 other required subjects.
Notes:The maximum age limit for admission is 21 years (26 years for SC/ST candidates) as on 1 Oct 2011.Candidates who have appeared for final examinations of QE in 2011 and whose results are not yet declared, can also apply.
Selection Procedure:
(Admission Info) Mizoram University : MBA Course of Academic Year 2011-12
Mizoram University
MBA Admissions 2011-2012
The department has been offering MBA programme from the academic session 2008-09
. The programme is built on the foundations of activity based learning model.
Participants in this programme will experience a challenging developmental
process which builds character, competency and confidence; and fosters the
understanding of business with sound judgment. The programme offers an
integrated set of skills from the fundamental functional areas within all
business to the practical methods of analysis and execution of decision making
to gaining strategic perspective and delivering recommendations. The department
offers specialization in four disciplines – Marketing, Finance, Human Resource,
and Small Business & Entrepreneurship Development.
(Admission Info) Nagaland University: MBA Course of Academic Year 2011-12
Nagaland University
MBA Admissions 2011-2012
Applications have been invited by Nagaland University for admission to MBA course of Academic Year 2011-12.ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION :
1. Must have completed at least a 3-year Bachelor's Degree Programme in any
discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities /UGC/AICTE .
2. They should have a valid MAT Score.
3. The minimum requisite percentage of marks in the degree examination is 50% for General candidates and 45% for the candidates belonging to SC/ST.
4. Foreign candidates (including INRI) having equivalent qualification as mentioned above may be considered for admission to the programme against supernumerary seats
Candidates who are appearing for the final year Degree examination in April-May 2011 are also eligible to apply for MBA programme, however, if selected, their admission will be subject to submission of their provisional result showing an aggregate % latest by August, 2011 failing which their provisional admission shall stand cancelled automatically and the fees paid will be refunded after deducting necessary processing fees.
Candidates seeking admission under reserved categories or against supernumerary seats shall have to submit necessary documents from the appropriate authority as required by Nagaland University of their claim for reservation/supernumerary seats.
(Admission Info) MBA Admission at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University : 2011
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Maharashtra
The information and rules given hereby are applicable for admission to the First year of Two Year full time Post Graduate Degree Programme MBA of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University conducted at Institute of Management Kolhapur. The total sanctioned intake of MBA Programme is 60 seats
Courses Details:
Courses Name: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Eligibility Criteria:
A graduate with bachelor or Master Degree from any discipline
who has passed with minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% in case of SC/ST
Candidates) from a recognized University.
The candidate in the final year Degree (Bachelors or Masters) are also eligible to apply provided they complete their graduation requirements including practical exa mination, viva, assignments on or before the day of admissions to the institute of their choice. However such candidates will have to produce marks statement of the qualifying examination at the time of counseling. Under no circumstances will an extension of deadline be made. The admission of student, will however, remain provisional until they produce the others candidates on or before the last date failing which the admission would automatically stands cancelled.
(Admission Info) Admission For MBA at Tezpur University, Assam: 2011-2012
Tezpur University, Assam
Part-time MBA Admissions 2011-2012
Tezpur University, Assam, has invited applications for admission to 3-Year MBA (Part-time) Programme of Academic year 2011-12 to be commenced on 01-08-2011.
Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian or foreign university with 2 years work experience are eligible to apply.
How to apply:
(Admission Info) Periyar University - MBA & MBA Executive Admissions : 2011
Periyar University - MBA & Executive MBA Admissions : 2011
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Applications are invited for admission to
- M.B.A. (Executive) and
(Admission Info) School of Maritime Management - IMU, MBA Admissions : 2011
School of Maritime Management, Indian Maritime University, MBA Admissions : 2011
School of Maritime Management, Indian Maritime University, Chennai, invites applications for admission to MBA Programme in following specializations of Academic Year 2011-12 through Common Entrance Examination -CET (MBA) on April 15, 2011 at Chennai, Cochin, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Vishakhapatnam.
(Admission Info) SHTM University of Jammu - MBA in Hospitality & Tourism : Batch 2011-13
School of Hospitality And Tourism
Management University of Jammu
Master of Business Administration in
Hospitality & Tourism [MBA (HT)] : Batch 2011-13
Applications are invited for Admission to the Two Year Full Time Master in Business Administration in Hospitality & Tourism [MBA (HT)] in the SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT (SHTM), Faculty of Business Studies, University of Jammu, Jammu commencing July/August, 2011.
(JOBS) Recruitment of Managers Mechanical/Traffic/IT at Delhi Transport Corporation: 2011
Delhi Transport Corporation
Applications are invited for contractual engagement of 35 managers in Delhi Transport Corporation, in the following fields, initially for a period of five years further extendable in a spell of two years each and maximum period of total contractual engagement is extendable up to ten years based on the performance:
Manager (Mechanical/ Traffic): 33 Posts
- Qualification: First Class Degree in Automobile or mechanical Engineering with MBA of two years. In case of SC/ST candidates, at least second class degree in the mentioned fields.
- Age Limit: GEN: 30 - OBC: 38 - SC/ST: 40
- Remuneration: Rs. 30, 000 per month.
Manager (Information Technology): 02 Posts
- Qualification: First Class BE/B.Tech in Computer Science/ IT/ MCA. In case of SC/ST candidates, at least second class degree in the mentioned fields.
- Age Limit: GEN: 30 - OBC: 38 - SC/ST: 40
- Remuneration: Rs. 30, 000 per month.
(Admission Info) NMIMS - MBA (Entrepreneurship & Family Business ) Admission : 2011
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management
Studies (NMIMS)
MBA (Entrepreneurship & Family Business ) Admission :
The MBA (Entrepreneurship & Family Business) programme has been evolved to assist family owned business to understand the changing dynamics of competition as well as organizations, brought about by liberalization, privatization and globalization. This program will help you to respond successfully in meeting the unique managerial challenges associated with running your business.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3/4) full time in any discipline from recognized university (Minimum 50% in final year).
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Actual involvement in running of family business.
- Total commitment to self improvement.
- Those candidates who have cleared their graduation by doing a part-time course or through distance learning/ correspondence/ externally/ open school are not eligible to apply.
(Admission Info) Shivaji University Kolhapur - MBA Course (Distance Education) Admissions : 2011-2012
Shivaji University, Kolhapur
MBA Course (Distance Education) Admissions 2011-2012
Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Inward Section, Room No. 138, Main Building, Shivaji University, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur - 416 004. Maharashtra State MBA Courses (Distance Mode) Admissions 2011-2012 Applications have been invited by Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra for admission to the following (distance mode) courses of the Academic Year 2011-12: (i) MBA (Executive) (ii) MBA
Eligibility for Admission:
- MBA (Executive): a) Graduate of any faculty, from any recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% marks for reserved category candidates). b) Minimum two years' experience at the Supervisory level / in the Managerial cadre equivalent to class I & II post of Government.
- MBA: Graduate of any faculty and from any recognised university with a minimum 50% marks (45% marks for reserved category candidates).
(Notification) Anna University of Technology Tiruchirappalli - MBA Admission : 2011
Anna University of Technology Tiruchirappalli
MBA Admissions : 2011
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the following (Self Supporting) Degree Programs offered at Anna University of Technology, Tiruchirappalli of Academic Year 2011-2012:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
(Info) Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) at Indian Institute of Logistics
Indian Institute of Logistics
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Indian Institute of Logistics conducts its own programms in Logistics and related subjects (Accredited Vocational Training Centre) and does not teach any Foreign Institute courses. VELS UNIVERSITY, Chennai, London School of Business Management, London award its renowned certificates in recognition of excellence of IIL programme. The certificate is conferred by VELS University, Chennai and London school of Business Management and do not come under the purview of AICTE. Vels University, Chennai is under section 3 of UGC Act 1956.
MBA Courses Offered:
- Logistics & Shipping
- Logistics & Port Management
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Logistics & International Transport
(Admission Info) B.S. Abdur Rahman University - MBA Admissions : 2011-2012
B.S.Abdur Rahman University - MBA Admissions : 2011-2012
Management Education has acquired vital prominence in administrative and economic activities of a nation. With the advent of high technology and the consequent rapid progress in development and growth of industry and business, management has attained greater significance. Professionally trained managers and executives play a vital role in business, organisations, industries, government sectors etc. The past decade therefore has realised the importance of MBA degree, a proven recognition to the professional management education. In the wake of liberalisation and globalisation there is an increase in the complexity of relationships in the modern global society that demands the managers to become elite of brains and education. Management Education therefore has to re-align human resources and strategies for global competitiveness.
Salient Features of the Department of Computer Applications:
(Admission Info) Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - MBA Admissions : 2011
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological
Post Graduate Programmes (M.Tech./M.Sc./M. B.
A./M.Pharm) Admissions : 2011
(Advt. No.: JNTUH/ADMNS/PTPG/2011)
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for admission into Part
Time Post Graduate Programmes offered by JNTUH, Kukatpally Campus, Hyderabad for
the academic year 2011 as detailed below:
M. B. A. Part Time Programmes :
(Admission Info) MBA Admission at MANIT Bhopal: 2011-12
MBA Admission Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal: 2011-12
Application are invited for admission to the MBA Full Time (2 years) course 2011-12
Eligibility Criteria:
The candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree, with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA (55% in case of the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe), of any of the Universities incorporated in any act of the central or state legislature in India or other educational institution established by an act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 or possess an equivalent qualification recognized by the Ministry of HRD, Government of India. The Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification obtained by the candidate must entail a minimum of three years of education after completing higher secondary schooling (10+2) orequivalent. Candidates appearing for the final examination of bachelor's degree/ equivalent qualification can also apply. Such candidates, if selected, will be allowed to join the programme provisionally and will be required to submit the result/Mark sheet by 31st July 2011.
Selection Procedure:
Candidates applying for MBA are required to have qualified in CAT-2010. The admission to MBA will be on the basis of CAT score, Group discussion/Personal interview. Cutoff percentile and selection criteria in case of tie in CAT score shall be decided by the Institute. Sponsored candidates will be selected through institute test/interview. Any student seeking admission under this category shall be working on a regular post in any Govt./Semi Govt./Public Sector Units/AICTE approved Academic Institutes/Research Organizations/Public Limited Company for a minimum of 02 years, after graduation. The application form of such candidates should be dully forwarded by the parent organization sponsoring the candidate & stating that the candidate will be relieved from the organization for pursuing the full time MBA course. The list of selected candidates will be made available on the institute website. All the candidates are required to visit the institute website regularly for updates. No individual information will be sent.
(Admission Info) MBA Admission at Ravenshaw Management Centre in Cuttack: 2011
MBA Admission at Ravenshaw Management Centre in Cuttack: 2011
Introduction : As a young university, the old Ravenshaw is now caught on the cusp of continuity and change. Its infrastructure, both academic and physical, is being strengthened and expanded to meet the needs to make it more contemporary and raise its level of excellence. Various Professional & Management courses like ITM, MCA, Journalism, BBA, MBA etc have commenced and thus have made Ravenshaw a centre of Modern education. Consistent with these needs, the university has set up a department of management, named "RAVENSHAW MANAGEMENT CENTRE (RMC)", which admitted its first batch of MBA students in July, 2008.
Eligibility Criteria:
The minimum requirement for admission to the two year fully residential MBA
programme is a three-year Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
from a recognized University. Candidates who expect to complete the final part
of their degree examinations by July 30, 2011, may also apply. Offers of
admission to such candidates, if made, will be provisional and will be
automatically cancelled in the event of their failing to complete all the
requirements for obtaining the degree before July 30.
(Scholarship) Hyosung MBA Global Scholarship Programme at KAIST Business School Korea : 2011
Hyosung MBA Global Scholarship Programme at KAIST Business School Korea : 2011
KAIST Business School is looking for potential outstanding global business leaders for the Hyosung-KAIST MBA Global Scholarship Program. KBS will choose the best students and the KAIST Global MBA program will educate them to meet the global needs of Hyosung. Hyosung is sponsoring these potential global employees through a scholarship in order to achieve its goals in globalization.
Slots (2011 Fall Semester)
Student from China: 01
Students from India: 02
Scholarship Amount
100% of school tuition and fees
Living expenses: 500,000Won per month (Health insurance will be covered)
Graduates must work in a core global position at Hyosung for a two-year period upon graduation. During the vacation period, internship opportunities can be arranged.
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(Admission Info) TANCET : 2011 | MBA Degree Programme Admissions
Anna University Chennai
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET-2011)
The procedure for seeking admission to MBA Programmes for the academic year 2011 – 2012 consists of the following two steps:
- Appearing for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2011 – May 2011.
- Applying for admission to the admitting authorities concerned – June/July 2011.
Name of the Institution offering the courses:
- College of Engineering, Guindy Campus, Anna University, Chennai.
Name and address of admitting authority:
- Director, Centre for Admissions, Anna University, Chennai – 25.
Name of the Institution offering the courses:
- Government, Government Aided Engineering Colleges, Arts and Science Colleges and for the seats surrendered by the Self-Financing Engineering Colleges, Arts and Science Colleges under the purview of Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai – 25 and Directorate of Collegiate Education, Chennai – 6 including stand alone Institutions
Name and address of admitting authority:
- Common notification issued by the Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai – 25. and Directorate of Collegiate Education, Chennai – 6.
Programmes of Study
- Master of Business Administration (M.B.A)
- Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A)
- Master of Engineering (M.E.) / Master of Technology (M.Tech.) /
- Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) / Master of Planning (M.Plan).
The Government of Tamil Nadu have authorised Anna University Chennai for conducting the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) for admission to 1) M.B.A 2) M.C.A & 3) M.E./ M.Tech./ M.Arch./ M.Plan Degree Programmes offered in colleges in Tamil Nadu. [The Government of Tamil Nadu G.O. (Rt) No. 9, Higher Education (J2) Department Dated: 01.02.2011]
Applications are invited for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test for admission to
(a) M.B.A. Degree Programme
(b) M.C.A. Degree Programme
Offered at
- University Departments of Anna University, Anna University of Technology Chennai, Anna University of Technology Coimbatore, Anna University of Technology Madurai, Anna University of Technology Tiruchirappalli and Anna University of Technology Tirunelveli.
- Government & Government Aided Engineering Colleges and Arts & Science Colleges and
- Government Quota in Self-financing Colleges (Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges/including stand-alone Institutions) and seats voluntarily surrendered by the self-financing colleges in Tamil Nadu for admission through Single window counselling. Other Universities functioning under the State Act in Tamil Nadu and self-financing colleges (Engineering Colleges, Arts & Science Colleges/including stand-alone Institutions) may also opt to admit the candidates on the basis of the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test 2011.
Eligibility Criteria:
Qualification: A pass* in
(a) Any recognised Bachelor's degree with minimum 3 years duration in 10+2+3 / 4 years pattern
(b) Any recognised Bachelor's degree in 10+3 years Diploma + 3 years pattern.
(c) B.E./B.Tech./B.Arch./B. Pharm. degree
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ii. evaluate the skill of the candidate in answering questions based on the passages in the comprehension.
iii. evaluate the skill on solving mathematical problems at graduate level (including those learnt in plus two or equivalent level).
iv. test on determining data sufficiency for answering certain questions using the given data and the knowledge of Mathematics and use of day - to - day facts.
v. test the knowledge on written English with questions on errors in usage, grammar, punctuation and the like.


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Mahon treats his audience as a gaggle of mailroom trainees gathered to learn how Jack wants his office run and how put-upon his life has become: "I did one print interview with Back Stage, and now I can't go out in public anymore," he carps. Mahon is hilariously spot-on as one of the many monster-wannabes who come to take our town by the short hairs and end up in a few years either with a mansion in Malibu or working as a barista at Starbucks.
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Britain ordered a full anti-trust investigation into its biggest energy suppliers yesterday after finding signs of tacit price co-ordination, launching a process that could result in the break-up of companies including Centrica and SSE. In a move that may usher in the biggest shake-up of Britain's retail energy market since it was opened up 15 years ago, three regulators said competition was so weak and public trust so low that an investigation was needed. Centrica, the country's biggest supplier which owns former monopoly British Gas, rejected any suggestion of tacit co-ordination on prices with other suppliers and warned the threat of a break-up was likely to result in lower investment. – Reuters
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US economic growth had been a bit faster than previously estimated in the fourth quarter of last year, showing underlying strength that could bolster views that the slowdown in activity early in the year would be temporary, the Commerce Department said yesterday. Gross domestic product (GDP) expanded at a 2.6 percent annual rate, up from the 2.4 percent pace reported last month after consumer spending was stronger than previously estimated. Economists had expected GDP growth would be raised to a 2.7 percent rate. The economy expanded at a 4.1 percent pace in the July to September quarter. Slower restocking by businesses than initially measured suggested underlying strength in the economy. – Reuters
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China planned to move some administrative, research and health-care facilities out of its capital to a nearby city to ease the burden on Beijing, which was often wreathed in heavy smog and choked with traffic jams, state media reported yesterday. The environment has emerged as one of Beijing's key priorities amid growing public disquiet about urban smog, dwindling and polluted water supplies and widespread industrial contamination of farmland. With a population of more than 21 million and more than 5 million cars on the road, Beijing's living conditions are being pushed to their limits. A study by a Chinese government think tank released last month said that severe pollution had made the city almost uninhabitable for human beings, state media reported. – Reuters
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First there was the computer chair. Now Phillip has created the Pocket PC chair. It comes with high-quality speakers and is powered by an iPAQ currently. Check out some pics here. Phillip never ceases to amaze me. I'm thinking about retrofitting my exercise bike with a computer. I'll have pics of that if I ever get around to it. :)
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|great, but… (7:47am EST Fri Jul 20 2001)
Considering I sat in the first "egg chair" (a similar device, sans the computer, where one could get an ultra-personal, high-fidelity symphony for their ears) at a Toys For Adults" convention in 1980, this doesn't seem particularly amazing, but a little past due. Maybe I'd be saying otherwise if I took a a seat in this bad boy. $$? – by Fatty McButterpants
|i'm not excited (8:56am EST Fri Jul 20 2001)
Palms and Pocket PC's are for mobility and situations when you can't find a PC. I think this is a waist. All you would have to do is pull this chair up to a computer desk and you have a computer chair.. Pretty NEeTo HUH??? – by BIG DOG
|retro-fitted my arse… (10:54am EST Fri Jul 20 2001)
what's next? is he gonna carry his ipaq around in a fanny pack and call himself a cyborg? – by Joe Schmoe
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I've just fitted my PDA to a HotDog, by ingeniously attaching my Casio to a standard 6″ Weiner, using a easily avaliable elastic band (size3)I have achieved the best of both worlds, the multimedia capabilities of the PDA and the tasty, mouth drooling flavour of the Dog. Using the IR link a communications link can be set up between the two devices(as long as the Weiner is still hot)and calorific content and unsaturated fat levels can be displayed on the PDA's screen, a count down clock will also give you exact time for your first heartattack. – by Bored
|Not impressed (11:46am EST Fri Jul 20 2001)
Maybe I don't get it, but isn't it just an iPAQ tethered to a wall outlet, laying on the chair?
His iPAQ/GPS scooter is way better than this stale attempt.
|Duh. (1:32pm EST Fri Jul 20 2001)
I'd imagine he's using the iPaq to drive the speakers in the chair, allowing him full control of his listening experience without leaving the chair. It's not a bad idea, especially if he's streaming audio from a large server. On the other hand, running high quality speakers from a headphone jack seems to be a waste. – by Jeff
|wasting bandwidth (2:00pm EST Fri Jul 20 2001)
There is absolutely nothing special about this or his other incarnation. Was the ipaq able to control the scooter in any way? No. Did the ipaq even monitor calories burned or even speed? No. I could duct tape my cat to a scooters handlebar and call it a siren and have accomplished more… – by Joe Schmoe
|You all lack vision (1:43pm EST Sat Jul 21 2001)
What the hell have you all done lately? It's curiousity that made the cat famous, nothing else.
Now go plug things in and invent something, or sit back and be a good consume. – by – DL
|egg chair (5:15pm EST Tue Sep 07 2004)
whats up with this, theres no need for any egg or wwaw chair… THINK ABBOUT IT An egg plus a chair, doesn't sound oo good. – by Tenacious T
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If "yes" go to item "1a." If "no" go to item "1a" anyway.
You'll only end up replacing it later.
If you have no gear, you probably haven't backpacked much, so go slowly until you discover whether you really like backpacking or not. Not everyone does. Go to item "2."
If you have gear, keep it until you know there's something lighter that fits your personal needs. There might not be, and you may have to modify something you already have. Go to item "3."
Don't take it too seriously, as gear selection is a highly personal thing and Ray is into the "guru" thing. He will offer one perspective.
Subscribe to the BackpackingLight Email Group (www.yahoogroups.com/group/backpackinglight). There you will find a wealth of perspectives. Lurk. Think. Link. Ask. Ask again. If you like what someone says and how they say it, ask them to send you their gear list. Get at least three different lists, and ask the owners to explain why they made certain selections. You can do this on or off-line. Don't worry about bothering these folks; most of them love the attention.
Read gear reviews, but remember that commercial magazines are in the business of selling their advertisers' gear. When you think you know what you want, find a way to try it out before buying. Borrow. Rent. Buy only what you can return in good condition if you don't like it.
Get an inexpensive scale. Weigh everything and keep adding it all up. Try stuff out in your living room, then your back yard.
Then think about it some more.
You're going to have to reform your thinking. After all, you bought all that heavy stuff in the first place. Then go to item "4."
a. Make a list of all your gear. Include two blank columns on the list entitled "used" and "didn't use."
b. At the end of each trip for the next year make two piles of gear on your living room rug - one for the stuff you actually used and one for the stuff you didn't. Put a check in the appropriate column for each piece of gear. Think about why you did or did not use it.
c. Underline on your gear list each piece of gear that you did not use because you didn't need it, or did use only because you had it with you.
d. On each successive trip, leave behind one piece of gear that you didn't use because you didn't need it, or did use only because you had it with you. See how it feels. Don't be a slave to this process and fail to take essential clothing, first aid or health maintenance supplies, but subject all these things, too, to the same scrutiny.
e. At the end of the year make a new list of the gear you absolutely have to take with you in order to be comfortable and feel safe.
f. Reread item "2," then replace each item on your new gear list with the lightest, most functional and multi-functional product that you can afford. If a piece of gear is not commercially available or is out of your price range consider modifying the gear you have or making your own.
g. Don't take any of this too seriously. Have fun. Whatever gear you have, get outside and use it.
"The Laughing Curmudgeon's Guide to Going Light," by George Cole. BackpackingLight.com (ISSN 1537-0364).
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If a short week didn't give coach Mike Tomlin enough reason to sit Troy Polamalu on Thursday night, here is another one: The Steelers should be able to handle the visiting Carolina Panthers without their Pro Bowl strong safety.
The Panthers are 2-12 and, more significant when it comes to the gimpy Polamalu, start a rookie quarterback in Jimmy Clausen and rank last in the NFL in passing offense.
The Panthers average just 149.3 passing yards per game and have thrown just eight touchdown passes to 19 interceptions this season.
While all signs point to Polamalu missing a second consecutive game because of what Tomlin called a "lower leg injury," the fourth-year coach did anything but tip his hand Monday.
The Steelers listed Polamalu as a limited participant in practice on the injury report that they as well as the Panthers were required to disclose yesterday. Because neither team practiced, the reports were based on estimations by each club.
The one noteworthy thing that Tomlin did indicate at the weekly news conference at which he grudgingly provided news is that Polamalu will return at some point this season.
"As soon as the discomfort subsides, he's going to be back in action," Tomlin said. "I think we're moving close to that. We'll see where this week takes us."
The Steelers will practice today and have a walkthrough tomorrow. Per NFL rules, they are not required to list Polamalu's status for Thursday's game until tomorrow afternoon.
Polamalu was listed as doubtful for last Sunday's game against the New York Jets and did not play in the Steelers' 22-17 loss at Heinz Field.
The best-case scenario for the Steelers is them clinching the AFC North title and No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs before their regular-season finale Jan. 2 in Cleveland.
That would allow them to rest Polamalu until the playoffs, and he would get an extra week to recover, because the Steelers would receive a first-round bye.
Polamalu, who is tied for second in the NFL with six interceptions, has been bothered by what the Steelers have alternately said is an Achilles and ankle injury.
Polamalu arrived at the Steelers practice yesterday at around 11 a.m. and did not walk with a noticeable limp.
A day earlier, Polamalu said that his return to the playing field will be dictated by Tomlin.
"It's his decision," Polamalu said. "It's always his decision."
Assuming Tomlin errs on the side of caution with Polamalu, Ryan Mundy is line to make his second career start.
Mundy, a Woodland Hills graduate, played in place of Polamalu against the Jets and was credited with four tackles. The 6-foot-1, 209-pounder also had a key pass breakup late in the game, allowing the Steelers to get the ball back and mount a late drive that came up just short in the end.
"I thought he played above-the-line football," Tomlin said of Mundy.
Mundy realized a dream by making his first career start for his hometown team. More significant to the Steelers is that Mundy did not seem overwhelmed by the magnitude of filling in for perhaps the best safety in the game.
"I'm not worried about being Troy Polamalu, just going out and being comfortable," Mundy said, "and knowing that I don't have to be Troy, that I've got other guys that have my back."
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On the Steelers qualifying for the playoffs last Sunday despite a 22-17 loss to the New York Jets:
"We're excited about being assured of an opportunity to advance into the playoffs. I don't like how it unfolded. You feel like you're crawling in on your belly, but we've got two weeks to do something about that. I still think a division title is within our sights, but it all starts with playing good, winning football Thursday night."
On having a short week to prepare for a game against the visiting Carolina Panthers:
"Thursday night football is a quick turnaround, particularly for a veteran team. We've got to prepare as smart as we can, try to preserve our guys in as many ways as we can. Working on this week, you've got to acknowledge that it's advantage Carolina Panthers. They're a younger team than we are and physically they're capable of bouncing back faster, no question."
On the loss to Jets:
"That one got away from us. I'm cautious of how I use that phrase, because I don't want to devalue accountability in terms of what we could have done to change the outcome of that game. We've been in (close) games quite a bit this year, and usually we've found a way to make a play or two."
On the Jets having relative success running the ball against the Steelers:
"I didn't think that they were gutting us by any stretch, but they exhibited the patience that others hadn't. So they were able to find some rhythm and get a play or two. Didn't think it was a bad game in terms of us stopping the run but didn't think it was our best effort."
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The Steelers, who have already qualified for the playoffs, can win the AFC North if:
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"The conservative era is over."
As much pleasure as it gives me to see, read, and hear those words, I can't claim them for myself.
They came from none other than Pat Buchanan, the former Nixon aide who spoke them on television on the night of the election.
He is, of course, right. Conservatism, and its longtime home, the Republican Party, is out of power at all the top levels of our national government, and seems likely to be so for quite some time.
In this month of November, with Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving, it seems appropriate to remember, pay tribute, and extend thanks to all from Bedford County who have ever served in our country's armed forces.
Throughout Bedford County's history, its citizens have been patriotic in peacetime and in war. Bedford County men have fought and died in nearly every major war of America.
Starting November 15th, Medicare beneficiaries will be able to make changes in their health and prescription drug coverage for 2009. The Medicare annual open enrollment season for Part D prescription drug plans runs from November 15 through December 31, 2008.
Recently the eyes of the country have been focused on the hotly contested Presidential election and our economic downturn, but it is important to remember that as a nation, we have many reasons to give thanks. Each year, across Virginia and throughout the country, Americans set aside a special day to express gratitude for the many blessings we have received.
The Bedford Museum and Genealogical Library would like to use the Thanksgiving holiday to thank all the people who have served to protect our country and our rights.
Ben Melton has donated to the Museum one of his uniforms that was used in Iraq. This completes our collection of uniforms from every major conflict including the War of 1812.
The veteran currently receiving VA service-connected disability compensation or the veteran and eligibility family members in receipt of benefits under the Improved Pension Program may also be entitled to benefits provided in two other programs. The receipt of service-connected disability compensation or pension benefits however, does not automatically entitle the veteran to receive benefits from these two special programs. In most cases the veteran must submit a claim for benefits under either of these programs.
When Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois captured the presidency on Nov. 4, it was the biggest slap in the face for American racism since the Emancipation Proclamation and Dr. Martin Luther King's life and career.
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Pirates notebook: Similarity found in Alvarez throwing errors
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CINCINNATI — The Pirates do not know what is behind Pedro Alvarez's throwing issues, but they have identified one common thread: Alvarez's errant tosses are occurring on the same type of play.
For instance, in the seventh inning on Friday in Cincinnati, Reds outfielder Ryan Ludwick hit a routine bouncing ball to Alvarez at third. Alvarez fielded the ball, had time to take a step and a half to the right, and he then let loose a wild throw that landed in the camera well adjoining the Reds' dugout. As soon as Alvarez let the ball go, he waved his throwing hand in disgust. It was Alvarez's MLB-leading 19th error, and 18 have been throwing errors. No other major leaguer has more than 10 throwing errors.
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle noted the vast majority of the errant throws have come on routine plays, where Alvarez has time to collect himself and a take a step into his throws. They are plays in which Alvarez has time to think, hinting that the issues are perhaps psychological in nature. Hurdle said Alvarez is healthy.
On more difficult plays, in which Alvarez has had to dive or range far to make a play and quickly release a throw, his throws typically are accurate.
"Take the tapes of the (errors), and it's a very similar play for whatever reason," Hurdle said. "He can't put his finger on it."
The Pirates can't quite put their collective finger on it, either.
The Pirates have tried numerous throwing drills with Alvarez. They have tried simulating the type of play that has given him problems. They even have had him stop with the throwing program at times to give him a mental break. Thus far, nothing has worked.
"I don't know if anyone has the right assessment," Hurdle said. "(Alvarez's) defense in St. Louis, there were three straight games (of quality plays): a bunt play bare-hand, a dive to the left, dive to the right, quick reactionary plays all over the place. It's this one particular play where it's a step to his right, or a step and a half to his right, set your feet and get a throw off that seems to be the similar fabric of the throw that has been challenging."
Alvarez was unavailable to reporters prior to Saturday's game. The Pirates' plan going forward? It does not include any immediate plans to move Alvarez off third base, where his defensive range and hands have improved. He has made just one non-throwing error this season.
"We just have to keep working with him and try to recreate those events," Hurdle said.
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After a white-hot start to his career, Pirates prized rookie Gregory Polanco has slowed down. Polanco entered play Saturday hitting .237 in July with 13 strikeouts in his past 11 games. Hurdle pinch hit for Polanco against Aroldis Chapman on Friday night in part because of his struggles.
"Polanco is not swinging the bat very well right now," Hurdle said. "I thought that would be a very challenging matchup (vs. Chapman). The league is punching back. He had it all figured out the first 10 days, according to everything I read. ... We are trying to get him, foundationally, solid: stand up tall at the plate, not a big swing, hit the ball hard where it's pitched. He's gotten away from that a little bit."
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Hurdle had no issue with the ruling that Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton was in the baseline when he avoided a Gaby Sanchez tag to reach safely Friday. "When you make your first attempt at a guy, he has 3 feet from that position," Hurdle said. "He was not out of the baseline." … The Pirates signed left-handed pitcher Rafael Perez, who has had success previously at the major league level with the Cleveland Indians. Perez has been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
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Texarkana Texas Police are investigating an overnight robbery of a local convenience store.
At approximately 3:07 a.m. today, two male subjects entered a convenience store located in the 5100 block of Summerhill Road and made a small cash transaction. One of the subjects then produced a black semi-automatic pistol and ordered the clerk to open the cash register. After both subjects pulled money from the register drawer, one of them came behind the counter and took several packages of cigarettes and lighters. Both then fled the store on foot.
The first suspect was wearing a black hoodie jacket and is described as a 25-30 year old black male who is 5-08 and 200 pounds. The second is a black male believed to be in his early 30's who is 5-09 and 180 pounds. He was wearing a black toboggan and what appeared to be a brown leather jacket with some type of a patch in the middle of the back.
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Former Weekly managing editor Rich Kane turns vlogger as he hits the mean streets of Costa Mesa to capture protesters outside President Obama's town hall at the Orange County Fairgrounds on Wednesday.
Among the pissed-off masses Rich encounters is Barbara Coe of the Huntington Beach-based California Coalition for Immigration Reform--or, as she informs Rich, "we were the Prop 187 people." Asked what she is doing there, Coe informs, "To send a message to Mr. Communist Obama, Mr. Pro-Illegal Alien Obama, that we are not going to stand by for another amnesty that he is proposing."
Coe also wanted to share her message with people passing by that Obama is a Hitleresque dictator who "will do everything humanly possible to destroy our country" and "enslave our children." She also mentioned that illegal immigration is responsble for our current economic condition--funny, when you consider that when times were good -- a.k.a. the Clinton years -- Coe was speading the exact same hate-filled message. Blaming illegals under all scenarios--it's the new aloha!
Among the others captured during the 9 1/2 minutes of video are a large, Fred Thompson-loving lady waving a "BOGUS POTUS" sign, an Amy Goodman-loving anti-war protester and an pin-selling entrepreneur, who, under Rich's intense grilling, fesses up that he is an Orange County Republican who voted for Obama.
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Utah McDonald's restaurants are celebrating the kick-off of the chain's 10th annual "Give A Hand" fundraiser to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities supporting families with ill or injured children.
Through Nov. 20, customers may donate to the charity in denominations of $1, $3, or $5.
"Our community is eager to help others and over the past year, with McDonald's customer and employee support, the campaign raised $35,813 for the local chapter, Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area. This helped provide a home away from home for nearly 1,600 families," said Chuck Sparrer, a local McDonald's owner.
This summer, Ronald McDonald House of the Intermountain Area announced an $11 million expansion and renovation project to accommodate the changing needs of families seeking specialized pediatric care for their child. Last year the Ronald McDonald House in Salt Lake City served 1,574 families. Even with that impressive figure, it still had to turn away 522 families due to lack of space. The charity has raised all but $2 million of the funds to build the expanded campus.
The charity is also building out a new Ronald McDonald Family Room within Primary Children's Medical Center in partnership with Intermountain Healthcare. The new Ronald McDonald Family Room will provide a welcoming and home-like area for patient families at Primary Children's. The new Family Room will also allow the charity to meet its mission with Salt Lake County families who do not stay at its houses, as well as families from rural areas and surrounding states.
For nearly 25 years, Ronald McDonald House has provided rooms for children undergoing medical treatment, their parents, siblings and direct care givers enabling them to stay locally for days, weeks or even months in close proximity to the medical facility and be comfortable and cared for during their stay.
McDonald's USA, LLC, is the leading food-service provider in the United States, serving more than 26 million customers every day. Nearly 90 percent of McDonald's 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local business men and women. All 108 McDonald's restaurants in Utah are locally owned and operated with the local McDonald's restaurants annually pumping some $83.6 million into the Utah economy and employing 5,765 people.


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I'm not sure if other Loopsters have been going through the same mental hurdles I have over the last month or so. Hot and humid seems to be a reoccurring theme in many of the bloops I've read this summer. Including mine. And along with that heat and humidity came slower times, some walk breaks, and a general "this sucks" mentality on many of my runs. A few runs was expected, but when it got to being a regular thing, I'll admit that it was starting to take a toll on my mental mojo. I started to doubt myself. I started to question whether I was training in the right way. I started to question my mental desire to kick some rear end this summer. And I won't say I was actually into Funkytown, but I was getting pretty close.
Then DW and I finally got around to getting our treadmill fixed (deck broke in the spring) and that provided me a couple runs without any humidity to contend with. That helped a lot! My pace went right back to where it was "supposed" to be. And I started to get charged up again.
I'm ramping up the distance for a half marathon in early October (and of course for Rehoboth in December), so this weekend I wanted to get in a 9+ mile run in. Boy did I ever! On Saturday morning, the temps were in the low 50s!! Yes, the low 50s!!! It was absolutely marvelous. That big bowl of pasta Friday night and smart fueling during my run provided me with all the energy I needed to really bring it.
I ended up running 9.4 miles in 1:26:10 for a 9:08 pace! And I totally negative split the run (although it would have been kinda impossible since I gained almost 600 feet before my turnaround): 9:14, 9:14, 9:06, 9:43, 10:03, 8:39, 8:49, 8:54, 8:51, & 8:25 for the last 0.4 miles.
With my half coming up in October, I'm feeling very confident that I will break the 2 hour mark since that's a pace of 9:10 and I shouldn't have to contend with heat and humidity in October. My current PR is 2:14:XX, so I would be completely psyched to destroy that mark.
Oh, and when I finished, DW was getting ready to go for her run and my 4 year old asked if he could join her. We thought 3 miles was a bit long for him, so instead, I went for a half mile cool down with him and my 8 year old. Cute running buddies, eh?
Nice job going negative!
Looks like you may have a couple of up and coming runners .
The low 50s? Where do you live and how do I move there!
You definitely have a couple of cute running buddies, too!
Summer running is such a slog. Your youngest looks positively amped to get out for a run--good sign!
Great running buddies! I haven't had to worry about the humidity at all, but highs in the 120s and lows in th 90s for the past two months kinda makes up for it.
Run fun! ~Mike
The summer slogfests pay off in the long run, but can really suck the mojo away. Nice looking running buddies, and I Iove the Whalers cap.
Life's a little better when we run.
I'm happy too about the reduction in the heat and humidity. It seems to wear one down mentally with regards to training. (Geez, am I not slow enough already?!) Love the running buddies
Slow and steady, I will finish the race.
Nice!! It was in the 50's here this morning and heavenly. Your boys are definitely adorable
"Anything that gets your blood racing is probably worth doing" - Hunter S. Thompson
Best running buddies anyone could ask for!
In the near future, I can see you running with those 2 all the time.
Whaler's cap looks great...so do the running buddies! Way to get them out there with ya!
We haven't gotten to the 50's but the break in the weather has certainly been refreshing.
Nice job on the long run!! It really is the heat/humidity - a change in temps can make such a difference!
Those are some cute running buddies you have there!
Heat and humidity can suck the life out of your runs. Yay for cooler temps!! Love your little running buddies. I'm sure you are making such a positive influence on them with your healthy lifestyle choices.
Running = Happiness
I know what you mean about the heat & humidity sucking away your mojo. I'm loving the cooler temps!
Miniature apple pies ... love it!
I smell a PR.
Attitude is everything
Every time I feel the need to complain about the humidity I remind myself I'm running in shorts and I don't have to worry about slipping on snow and ice.
Those boys will grow up runners after seeing dad set such a good example.
Run on everyone.....................Steve
Future runners, possibly future Loopsters?
"Glory is Fleeting, Anonymity is Forever"
Speed+Pavement = a fling
Distance+Trails = True Love
cute running buddy.
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Although they clinched a playoff berth last week and can earn no higher than the NFCs No. 5 seed, the Packers must resist the temptation to go through the motions in the regular-season finale. That would be the wrong approach and invite a premature postseason exit.
If it means risking injuries to key players, so be it. Once a coach begins acting out of fear, he might as well throw in the towel.
Successful NFL teams possess an aggressive, take-no-prisoners mindset. Its hard to restore that attitude once it gets compromised.
Packers coach Mike McCarthy said Monday he doesnt plan to alter his approach this week. You play football games to win games, and thats not going to change, he said.
That sounds good, but what exactly McCarthy means is open to interpretation.
He made similar comments two years ago when the Packers had locked up the No. 2 playoff seed heading into the regular-season finale against Detroit. But he chose not to play starters Charles Woodson, Aaron Kampman, Ryan Pickett, Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, Donald Lee and Korey Hall, and pulled Brett Favre early in the second quarter in favor of Craig Nall.
No one questioned McCarthys strategy because the Packers crushed the hapless Lions with their JV team. But considering the Packers followed that game with a first-round playoff bye, was it wise for McCarthy to give several key players 19 days without game competition?
Maybe it was no coincidence the Packers stumbled out of the gate in their subsequent divisional playoff matchup against Seattle. They fell behind 14-0 before steadying themselves and rallying for a victory.
The benefit of resting starters is offset by potential sluggishness and loss of the all-important competitive edge.
One day before McCarthy gave many of his best players the day off in 2007, New York Giants coach Tom Coughlin treated his teams so-called meaningless regular-season finale against the New England Patriots like a playoff game.
The Giants had locked up a wild-card berth and in the eyes of many, had nothing to play for. Coughlin disagreed, and pulled out all the stops in trying to beat the unbeaten Patriots. Giants quarterback Eli Manning played the entire game, but after the Patriots hung on for a hard-fought 38-35 victory, many questioned why Coughlin would risk injuries to his best players.
Coughlin got the last word when his battle-tested, playoff-sharpened team went on an amazing four-game postseason winning streak that included a road victory over the Packers in the NFC championship game and culminated with a Super Bowl triumph over the Patriots.
Its an important lesson Indianapolis Colts coach Jim Caldwell foolishly ignored Sunday when he benched several starters in the second half, including quarterback Peyton Manning, and essentially handed a victory to the New York Jets.
It was bad enough that Caldwell threw away a chance to complete a perfect season, but the looks on the faces of his sidelined players not their politically correct postgame comments said it all.
How can a coach in good conscience preach all season about the importance of winning, then suddenly suspend that message and put an inferior lineup on the field?
Its something McCarthy needs to carefully consider this week.
Mike Vandermause is sports editor of the Press-Gazette.


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