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What is Global Business Services?
Global Business Services is IBM's professional services division, including our management consulting, systems integration and application management capabilities. Every industry is under pressure to change, to respond to the rapid shift in customer expectations and take advantage of newly available technological advances, from analytics to mobile connectivity, social networks to cloud computing. As the world's largest consulting organisation, IBM Global Business Services can help you navigate ongoing change and increasing complexity, understand and respond to your customers and capture new business opportunities like never before.
A partnership with IBM Global Business Services means more than keeping up with the latest innovations in business and technology — it means working alongside consultants who are creating those innovations every day.
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The final part of our Global C-suite Study draws on frank face-to-face conversations with 4,183 CxOs around the world to explore what's happening in the inner circle.
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Coming to San Francisco
July 24 & 25, 2008!
Exhibitor contact: Sean Moriarty
or call (203) 664-1350
SMX Local & Mobile
Exhibitor & Sponsor Opportunities
Search Marketing Expo - SMX Local & Mobile will attract search engine marketers who are eager to learn about this exciting and powerful new opportunity to connect with buyers.
The first SMX Local & Mobile, held in Denver in the fall of 2007, attracted an experienced audience that numbered more than 300 and was comprised largely of marketers. As illustrated below, more than 2/3 work for an SEM agency or as an in-house marketer, more than half said they've been involved in search engine marketing for five years, 4 in 5 are purchase decision makers and more than a third spend at least $500,000 annually on internet and search media for their clients or company.
Don't miss the opportunity to reach this engaged audience as they learn, investigate and network!
Audience Development
Audience development for SMX Local & Mobile will take place predominantly on SearchEngineLand.com and Sphinn.com.
Search Engine Land boasts a 300,000-strong audience of purchase decision makers (85% are involved in buying SEM-related products and services) who spend more than $1.5 billion annually on search and interactive marketing services.
Sphinn.com is Third Door Media's social media site for internet marketers. In January 2008, Sphinn had 9,000 members, attracted 53,000 unique users and generated more than 440,000 page views.
Partnerships with prominent trade associations and media will supplement the SearchEngineLand.com promotion. Below are some of the partners that participated in the past SMX Local & Mobile.
Premier Sponsors
Premier sponsors will receive the following:
- Turnkey exhibit kiosk, including internet connection and electricity.
- Three-minute introductory speaking slot. Times assigned on a first-come, first served basis.
- Display ads (125x125) on the SMX Local & Mobile Home page, Network page, and Sponsor/Exhibit page.
- Three complimentary All Access passes for staff or invited guests.
- A 20% discount on the purchase of full SMX conference passes. Discount is calculated off the prevailing rate at the time of purchase.
- Direct mail list of attendees who have agreed to receive communications from SMX Local & Mobile sponsors and exhibitors.
- A full-page ad in the Conference Proceedings.
- Company description published in the Conference Proceedings.
- A dedicated slide in the SMX Social Media slide deck, played before and after sessions and during breaks.
Premier Sponsor investment is $15,000.
Exhibitor Package
This exhibitor package includes:
- Turnkey exhibit kiosk, including internet connection and electricity.
- One complimentary All Access conference pass.
- Company description published in the Conference Proceedings.
- Listing on the Exhibitors & Sponsors page of the SMX conference web site.
- Acknowledgement in the SMX conference slide deck.
Exhibitor Package investment is $6,000.
Conference Proceedings Back Cover Sponsorship
Place your full page ad on the back cover of the Official SMX Conference Proceedings. Investment is $3,000.
Conference Proceedings Full Page Advertisement
Place your full page ad in the Official SMX Conference Proceedings. Investment is $1,000 per page.
Lanyard Sponsorship
This high-visibility sponsorship puts your company logo on the lanyard used to hang SMX attendee's badges from their necks. Sponsor is responsible for production and cost of the lanyard with SMX approval. Investment is $2,500.
Conference Bag Sponsorship
The conference bag will be presented to all attendees when they are checking in at the event. The sponsor is responsible for the production of and cost of the bag. Investment is $2,500.
Conference Notepad Sponsorship
Provide all registered SMX attendees with a branded notepad that will be distributed in the attendee bags. Sponsor is responsible for production and cost of the notepad. Investment is $1,000.
Pen Sponsorship
Your branded pens will be distributed in the Conference attendee bag. The sponsor is responsible for the production of and the cost of producing the pens. Investment is $1,000.
Publication Distribution Sponsorship
Distribute your publication to SMX attendees. Investment is $1,500.
Conference Bag Insert
Reach all SMX attendees by distributing your promotional item in the Conference bags. Sorry, no pens or notepads since those sponsorships are sold separately. Investment is $750.
All sponsorships and exhibit opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Mark A. Adams was arraigned Friday in Saginaw District Court on a felony charge of resisting and obstructing a police officer and a misdemeanor count of disturbing the peace.
Adams was arrested at the March 4 meeting by three Bridgeport Township police officers. Authorities say he refused to stop talking when township officials told him to do so.
The Saginaw News reports (http://bit.ly/1iyQSvW ) the arrest took place on Adams' 59th birthday.
Adams' lawyer, Tom Frank, said Tuesday he had no comment.
The resisting and obstructing charge carries a maximum penalty of two years behind bars.
Adams is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Wednesday.
Information from: The Saginaw News, http://www.mlive.com/saginaw


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Students in the Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program at St. Charles Community College were honored during a recognition ceremony on Wednesday, June 15.
Students were recognized for receiving their General Education Development (GED) credential and for achievement, improvement and attendance in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program. One student from Ecuador, Maria Layman, was recognized for becoming a U.S. citizen.
GED student Tim DeRienzo and ESL student Minh Pham were each presented with a $100 book scholarship from the SCC Foundation Board at the ceremony.
Pham also participated in the SCC Fast-Track GED program, and she was honored at the ceremony for earning her GED credential. Pham is currently enrolled in a summer credit class at SCC and plans on taking four more classes this fall. Her dream is to become a registered nurse. "In Vietnam, I helped take care of my sick grandmother, but I didn't really know what I was doing," she said. "I'm excited to learn how to give proper medical care."
The criteria for the scholarships were strong attendance, academic improvement, serving as a role model and enrollment at SCC for the upcoming fall semester. Nearly $3,000 is awarded in book scholarships by the Foundation each semester.
During the 2010-11 academic year, more than 200 SCC students received their GED credentials and more than 500 SCC students took part in the ESL program.
"For many students in the GED and ESL programs, this is the first step toward a better job and a better life," said Diane Schroeder, associate dean of extended learning at SCC. "Adult students face many challenges when they decide to return to school, and this ceremony celebrates their success."
Amber Sparks, 30, of O'Fallon, Mo., was the GED student speaker for the evening. Sparks first signed up for GED classes when she was five months pregnant, and she set a goal to earn her GED credentials before her son was born. Four months later, Sparks completed her GED test just 12 hours before she gave birth to her son.
"I was having small contractions when I showed up at 5:45 a.m. to take the GED test that day," Sparks said. "But I didn't want to tell anybody because I wanted to take the test and get my GED."
Sparks received her GED certificate in the mail on March 5, the same day her son was expected to be born. "I wanted to be a good role model for him," she said. "So I took advantage of what SCC had to offer and I worked hard to reach my goal."
The keynote speaker was Tom Robbins, the assistant director of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education GED Testing.
"Most of us think our lives are tough enough without going out and looking for more to take on," Robbins said during his address. "But that's exactly what these students did. The honorees tonight not only took on more but overcame many obstacles, and that is something to celebrate."
The Adult Education and Literacy program at St. Charles Community College teaches basic reading, math and writing skills to prepare people to take the GED tests and to assist non-native speakers in gaining English proficiency. The program extends to four counties (St. Charles, Warren, Lincoln and Pike), and free day and evening classes are available.
For more information about the AEL program at SCC, call 636-922-8411 or visit www.stchas.edu/ael.
Established in 1986, St. Charles Community College is celebrating 25 years as a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.
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Marketing Specialist
Andrea Compton
Associate Professor
Anna Richter
Dan Porter
Grounds Supervisor
Friends & Alumni
SCC Foundation
Jenny Hahn Schnipper
Academic and Career Counselor
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Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing Services
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Director of Creative Services
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On September 22, 2010, President Obama signed a Presidential Policy Directive on Global Development, the first of its kind by a U.S. administration.
The directive calls for the elevation of development as a core pillar of American power and charts a course for development, diplomacy and defense to reinforce and complement one another in an integrated, comprehensive approach to national security.
The Department of State plays a central role in achieving the goals of the PPD. The Secretary of State has responsibility for ensuring that diplomacy and development are effectively coordinated and mutually reinforcing in the operation of our foreign policy. In support of the PPD and the National Security Strategy, the first Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review, released in December 2010, proposes steps to strengthen our diplomatic and development capabilities to better meet our foreign policy goals. The QDDR provides the blueprint for our diplomatic and development efforts by aligning policy, strategy, authorities, and resources.
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Brandy Arnold
Brandy Arnold is an East Hills resident of four years. She is a graduate of Grand Valley State University and is currently obtaining a Masters in Marketing from Eastern Michigan University. Brandy works for Kids Food Basket and has worked as freelance writer for multiple area publications. On the board, she is focused on East Hills Loves Congress and various marketing initiatives. In addition to her involvement in East Hills Council of Neighbors, Brandy is on the Grand Valley State University Young Alumni Council, is a Challenge Scholars Community Partner, and volunteers for an array of organizations including Avenue for the Arts and Local First.
Mariah Kennedy
Mariah Kennedy, Director of Shop Operations at The Spoke Folks, is an invested volunteer in the East Hills neighborhood. A graduate of the Community Leadership program at Aquinas College, Mariah is passionate about grassroots activism and DIY-DIT culture. She became embedded in East Hills through her involvement with the Brewery Vivant Volunteer Committee by starting the first inaugural Girls on the Run team at Congress Elementary. She is an avid cyclist and loves cats, especially her little kit, Leonidas.
Josh Leffingwell
Josh Leffingwell has lived in East Hills for 2 years, in the Congress Park neighborhood, with his girlfriend Alissa and dog Little Jerry Seinfeld. On the board, he is focused on sustainable transportation, neighborhood walkability and business development. He is currently chair of the Complete Streets Committee and Board Co-Chair.
Larissa Malone
Larissa Malone is a long way from home. The Brazil native made the trek to the U.S. in 2010 and settled in the East Hills neighborhood to marry the love of her life and to start a new career. She joined the Public Relations team at Amway after receiving her Master's degree in Communications from Universidade Federal de Pernambuco in 2011. With a background in journalism as a political reporter and professor of the discipline, trilingual skills and a passion for all things global and local, Larissa serves on East Hill's marketing committee.
Traci Montgomery
Traci Montgomery has lived in East Hills for just over three years, first in the Wealthy Heights neighborhood, and now in Diamond Gate. She received her bachelor's degree from Calvin College in math and geography and is now works for Meijer Inc. She is currently the Board Treasurer.
Elizabeth Ransford
Elizabeth Hoffman Ransford, a freelance writer and historian, serves as Co-Chair of the Board of Directors. A fourth generation Grand Rapidian, Elizabeth grew up in Heritage Hill. After graduating from the University of Michigan, she received a PhD in American History and Public History from Loyola University Chicago, with a specialization in cities and the history of urban space. Elizabeth and her husband Charlie returned to Grand Rapids in 2010 to renovate a house in the Fairmount Square Historic District, where they live with their daughters Eleanor and Alice. Elizabeth is active on the East Hills Loves Congress and membership committees.
Eric Tank
Eric lives in the Diamond Gate neighborhood of East Hills with his wife and daughter. He supports local art, food and entertainment and is especially interested in placemaking and community engagement. He is an avid photographer and advocate of citizen journalism. A freelance photographer, Eric is also employed by the Community Media Center where he curates the Place Matters section on The Rapidian. He has lived in the neighborhood for close to a decade.
Rachel Lee
Rachel Lee serves as the Director at East Hills. She is a long-term resident and volunteer in the East Hills neighborhood since 2000. Rachel has led multiple projects related to community economic development and green infrastructure to benefit the neighborhood. She currently serves on the City of Grand Rapids, Bicycle Safety Education Steering Committee and the Strengthening Neighborhoods Task Force; the Neighborhood Coalition and Good Neighbor Committee. She has served as the Co-Chair of the East Hills Council of Neighbors from 2012-August 2013, President of the East Hills Business Association from 2006-2010, Board of Directors for the Wealthy Street Business Alliance from 2003-2010, Chairwoman of the Uptown Advisory Council from 2007-2009, Board of Directors for the East Hills Council of Neighbors from 2001-2003, and a member of the Local Planning Committee for the Michigan Historic Preservation Network in 2009. Rachel received a 2013 Special Recognition Award from City of Grand Rapids Historic Preservation Commission and she was a Woman of East Hills honoree in 2010 and a Logie Award Nominee for the 2009 Neighborhood Business Alliance Awards. She has wrote and partnered on numerous grants bringing a total of $600,000 in funds for projects in the East Hills and Uptown area. She has her B.S. from Grand Valley State University, School of Public, Nonprofit and Health Administration. Rachel is passionate about: local history and historic preservation; urban planning and placemaking; supporting local businesses; parks, public spaces and walkable-bicyle-friendly neighborhoods; Mid-Century Modern and Vintage Design; community emergency management and infrastructure planning; and urban living with her two sons Logan and Lyon Lee, her heart and soul.


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Vatican City - A Vatican court on Saturday found Claudio Sciarpelletti, a computer expert, guilty of obstruction of justice in the investigation of leaks of sensitive papal documents to the media by Pope Benedict's former butler.
The same court which last month convicted Paolo Gabriele, the Pope's former butler, gave Sciarpelletti a two-month suspended sentence.
Sciarpelletti had been charged with aiding and abetting Gabriele in leaking the document.
But the court decided that he was guilty only of obstruction of justice because he had changed his version of events several times during the investigation.
Gabriele was convicted of aggravated theft at a separate trial last month and sentenced to 18 months in jail for stealing sensitive papal documents and leaking them to the media. He kept some confidential information on his computer.
One of the pope's closest household assistants, Gabriele admitted leaking the documents in what he said was an attempt to help disclose corruption and "evil" in the headquarters of the 1.2 billion-member Roman Catholic faith.
Sciarpelletti spent one night in a Vatican jail cell on May 25, two days after Gabriele was arrested when police searched the former butler's home and found many copies of papal documents, some alleging infighting in the papal court and corruption at the highest levels of the church.
When Vatican police searched Sciarpelletti's desk in the Secretariat of State - the nerve centre of the Holy See's administration - they found a closed envelope addressed to Gabriele marked "personal".
It contained documentation relating to a chapter in a book about Vatican corruption and intrigue written by Italian journalist Gianluigi Nuzzi, who had received confidential documents from Gabriele. - Reuters
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Solving some governance problems:
If there aren't enough smart people who want to hold political office, your community should "unincorporate."
Here's looking at you, Socorro and Sunland Park. Perhaps the good folks in both cities would be happier if they were like San Elizario and didn't have a mayor or a city council.
Both Socorro and Sunland Park are cities that clearly don't know how to be cities. In Sunland Park, the state of New Mexico had to barge in and take over. Perhaps there's a decent mayor in charge now, but the one elected before him is in jail -- never got sworn in -- and the one before him admitted to signing $1 million in architectural contracts when he was plastered.
Socorro has been messed up, seemingly forever. In fact, the Texas State Historical Association website says Socorro has "disincorporated and reincorporated several times."
Perhaps Socorro is already disincorporated and just doesn't know it.
Doesn't know it? That's not so far-fetched. After all, the present city council thought it was OK to vote themselves longer terms in office without asking the voters. It took the Texas attorney general to storm the Socorro bastille and tell these self-appointed monarchs, "You can't do that!"
What's "unincorporated?"
Canutillo doesn't have a mayor or a city council. It's just a census-designated place in El Paso County.
Canutillo has its own independent school district. It's even got a St. Vincent DePaul. And the Little Diner is one of the top five Mexican restaurants between Chope's in La Mesa and Chuy's in Van Horn.
There are some pretty nice homes in Canutillo these days, country living at its "Country Living" Magazine best.
Basically, an unincorporated community is a population hub that isn't chartered as a municipality. County government is the boss and the county is bound to provide general county services.
Canutillo seems to be doing fine. Toilets flush. The lights work and there's a decent-size supermarket. It doesn't have a mayor, but it is the hometown of past U.S. Congressman Silvestre Reyes. And it's the hometown of the maternal grandparents of former first lady Laura Bush.
When you have a mayor and a city council -- and you're a small-ish community -- you do more bickering than you do providing the basic services of police, fire and trash hauling.
Anyway, that's been the case in this area. Note nearby Vinton, the community that doesn't want running water, and fights hard to keep it that way. Apparently, the majority on the Vinton city council want to be Somalia.
One thing you don't get in an unincorporated hamlet is your own cop shop. The good news is two-fold. You don't have to hire a police force and you get more county sheriff's deputies than you could ever hire if you were a an official city.
Fire department? In most parts of the country, every fire station helps out when needed. Canutillo is only a 5-minute siren ride from El Paso.
Trash pickup? OK, so you use a private hauler. Canutillo has more than one to choose from.
Are you listening, good folks in Socorro and Sunland Park?
It's no snap running a city. It takes an understanding of legal process vs. "you can't do that." It takes one's time. And even in big cities, such as El Paso, there are some elected officials who don't take the time to study up on issues of the day.
So, c'mon, Socorro. You've done it plenty of times before. Unincorporate.
Sunland Park, too. Dump city government.
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 383 reviewers.
Rated 4 out of 5 by NancyK74 Great location if you are a shopper I just returned from a meeting at the Westin Galleria Dallas. Everything about the hotel was very much as expected. Extremely comfortable bed, nice meeting rooms and who could ask for a better location - attached to a wonderful high end shopping mall! I only wish that the weather had been nicer so I could have taken advantage of the beautiful outdoor rooftop pool. November 8, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sunblader Updated Westin connected to a great Mall Stayed here for a conference at the Westin and was impressed with the design and cleanliness of the property. It's connect on two different floors to the Galleria Mall which has some upscale shopping. The Executive Lounge is wonderfully appointed with excellent staff (including Ana) who were all very friendly and made the stay excellent for us. November 8, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Johndad Absolutely best birthday weekend ever.... ...because everything the hotel did for us and the high quality service. From check-in to check-out the service was friendly & impeccable, including the car valet who had to go back and retrieve my cell phone from the already parked car. Close proximity to shopping & dining at the Galleria was the main reason for selecting this hotel property - and we were not disappointed, as it was so convenient. October 29, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dorene4Jerry Management is terrific When we checked in, the front desk was not helpful and several problems arose. However, when the General Manager became aware of the problems he immediately corrected everything beyond our expectations. Our stay ended up being wonderful! October 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Illinois73 Incredible Staff The hotel was located ideally for my business needs, but more than that, the staff at the front desk and in the 2nd floor restaurant was incredibly friendly and helpful. I would recommend this location based on the staff alone. Thank you again Westin, for provding me with a great experience. October 25, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by pava Don't Stay Check in was SLOW and uncaring (see the security video of my check-in as proof). The Executive Lounge was a total waste of my money. Why even offer it if the only feature is two tv monitors and soda? Especially on a Saturday night stay. October 21, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by travelerjy Breakfast - room for improvement Breakfast - I ordered the poached eggs, bacon and breakfast potatoes. 1. Poached eggs were way overcooked 2. Bacon was so soggy 3. Onions in the breakfast potatoes were too caramelized and the whole dish was soggy! Also, other SPG locations have some kind of bread served alongside this meal option. No option this time. Absolutely love that $5 fitness clothing/shoes rental option. Have never seen it, would love to see it in other Westins/SPG properties. October 17, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by smuparent second home this is my most favorite hotel in the world. Since my daughter attends SMU, I have stayed here many times and gotten to know the staff. Everyone is so nice and they make me feel at home. Being spg member and being taken care of in the morning and afternoon at the spg lounge is my favorite time October 11, 2013
Rated 2 out of 5 by Ev53 Not my favorite Westin! One person at checking with 15 people waiting inline, not a welcoming stuff, restaurant is very weak and the stuff is at a local dinner level. $10 per day wifi, very short sided. Will not stay there again. October 8, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by dddk Fantastic Westin ! Great staff, Great rooms. Comfortable, Clean, Close to so much, easy access. October 6, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by misinformed Poor Communication Arrived for 2 day business conference, thought the room was preapid by my company. Agent at check in verified the room was prepaid and that they would put a hold on my card for incidentals. Was never told how much the hold would be. When I checked out, they charged my card for the entire amount $345 and had put a hold on my card for $405. So, my card had $750 on it when I checked out. I was not aware of this at all. Discovered later that the room was not prepaid!!! Had I known this, I would have used a different card!! Caused quite a mess with my account. At check in or out, I never signed anything authorizing to use that card, and the receipt I received at check out did not even have the card number on it. So, trying to get reimbursed by my company was a challenge, as I had no proof I was charged for the room!! Communication should have been more clear and consise. October 3, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by MelVB Come for Business But want to come back Though my visit was short (a one night stay), I definitely want to come back! For a business venue it included all necessary amenities and had the bonus of perfect hospitality staff. These individuals went above and beyond all expectations to ensure we were satisfied. The StayFit theme was a great addition to the mall. The rental of workout gear was great and such a bargain with all top of the line equipment in the workout room. I truely enjoyed my short stay. September 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by sjpontius great property Excellent accommiodations & shopping September 23, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Powers1 GREAT HOTEL AND EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE My Husband and I came here to visit for our anniversary and stayed at the Westin Galleria Dallas and absolutely LOVED IT HERE!! The Hotel smelled so good and the staff were very nice. The concierge was very friendly and so helpful. My husband and I loved the Hotel amenities especially the in room Spa service and Mall!! September 20, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by Kim43 Very nice hotel I would recommend this hotel and probably will stay at this location again but twice I have stayed at 2 different Westin Hotels in the Dallas area and was told by the booking people that my room was going to be something that it wasn't. example: my last stay I was asked if I wanted the window seating or a balcony and I chose the balcony (which cost more) and did not receive this and was given the window seating room. I did not complain or request the room I was told for one it was midnight when I arrived and second the group I was with did not complain, so neither did I and it was my daughters 18th b-day gift. September 17, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by toocool74 Very happy with my stay... I was there for a business conference and I thought the facilities were very nice. My only complaint was that the temperature was freezing in the conference rooms. I am not sure if that was the hotel's doing or the people running the conference. September 16, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by dddk Not your average business travel stop great location for business and more. September 14, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Andrew12386 Great overall experience Loved the time at the Westin Galleria. I really liked the partnership with NewBalance to provide guests with workout gear during their stay...top notch hotel that I would recommend highly. September 13, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Cam2840 Not up to par We went at a busy time apparently. There are 3 of us. We always get 2 doubles. This time they were full. We could only get king. I was ok with that this time because the reservation specialist said we would be given a roll away in room. At checkin I mentioned that. She said there were none left. Said those are first come first serve. She recommended my son sleep "we have small comfortable beds in the bay of window". !!!! I said, " you mean the window sill?!?!" I'm not putting my child in the window sill! Bottom line, Starwood reservation techs need to be aware of hotel property amenities. Meantime, whole I was at front desk, my husband and the bellman found one. We are galleria veterans. This time, the bedding smelled! I had to move mattress a bit to get to a plug (another aggravation) and you could smell the mustiness! And, I've complained for years (with no change) Abt the lack of mattress pad (what is on there is a joke, shifts and doesn't cover 100%) and lack of fitted sheet. The result is your covers shift and I'm fixing them all during night:( if not for mall, we would never stay here! September 3, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by JazzyMac Yes, We Accept Pets...But Not Really. The Westin is an overall disappointment. I thought staying in Westin Memphis was a "one off", however, it appears that Westin's horrible pet rules are nationwide. Nice bait and switch: Book an expensive hotel, and then be confined to the room the entire time! I was smart enough to call ahead this time instead of trusting the note about "pets allowed". I mentioned to the clerk that it's a bit weird to be confined to a hotel room for a few days at a time without being able to get food--since pets are not allowed to be in the room by themselves...ever. She replied that it was not weird actually. Really?? And if Westin Galleria's room service is anything like Memphis', then I would basically check into this hotel and starve. And yes, I KNOW I will no longer be staying at any Westin EVER, but I find it funny that I was given a Starwood card, knowing I would never be able to adequately use the hotels. PUT PET INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE! Why is this so difficult??????? I'm so disappointed. August 30, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by QUEENIEDJ Great Customer Service!!! I had taken my daughter & a friend for a fun filled weekend. I was very impressed with the customer service I received, specifically from one of the managers named Munya. He was kind, thoughtful & was always smiling! I had spoken to him on the phone before our visit & he remembered our conversation when I had checked in. He also knew I had my daughter & friend in tow, upgraded our room & gave us club level privileges. The girls LOVED it!!! Special thank you to the sweet ladies serving the club lounge! Keep your eyes open for Munya, he will take care of you! Looking forward to our next visit! August 27, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by msnyc The Gold Standard Since I first stayed at the Westin Galleria Dallas I have used it as my personal gold standard to judge all other Westin properties I stay at.. It consistently meets all expectations. August 22, 2013
Rated 3 out of 5 by Jo64 Should not be a Category 4 This hotel is a Category 4 solely on the basis of its location in the Galleria. Decor is dated. Our room was musty smelling. The bones of the hotel are quite nice. With an update, it could again merit Category 4 status. Service was inconsistent - night staff was not good, though day staff was outstanding. August 20, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by Neimangirl2 The staff were very helpful friendly This hotel went beyond there means to make me and my family feel welcome. I would recommend anyone to stay here at this hotel. I felt so well treated and like royalty. August 19, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by SOS1 Great Staff At the last minute we needed a room to accommodate 2 adults and a 3 month old. The staff went above and beyond our expectations to make the stay comfortable. Thank you! August 19, 2013
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Bear Bibeault wrote:All you need to do is to change the crop of the overlay image.
Rob Spoor wrote:Right, and now I've tested it a bit. Quick and dirty:
import java.awt.*;
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import javax.swing.*;
import javax.swing.event.*;
public class Test
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JFrame frame = new JFrame();
JPanel before = new JPanel(new FlowLayout(FlowLayout.LEFT, 0, 0));
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JPanel after = new JPanel(new FlowLayout(FlowLayout.RIGHT, 0, 0));
after.add(new JLabel(new ImageIcon(args[1])));
after.setMinimumSize(new Dimension(0, 0));
JSplitPane split = new JSplitPane(JSplitPane.HORIZONTAL_SPLIT, before, after);
}The minimum sizes are required to allow one panel to be completely hidden by the divider. The setting of the preferred size of the JSplitPane is to prevent the left and right panels to both be shown initially (although this will still occur if the JSplitPane is resized).
Just one note: the setDividerLocation(0.5) doesn't work yet because if "the split pane is not correctly realized and on screen, this method will have no effect" (quoted from the Javadoc page of JSplitPane). Setting it to an int value based on the new preferred size should work though.
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|Temporal changes in atrial refractoriness following DC cardioversion of persistent atrial fibrillation in man.
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|AIMS: Studies have demonstrated shortening of the atrial effective refractory period (ERP) after episodes of atrial fibrillation (AF). This is termed atrial remodelling. It is unclear whether restoration of SR after persistent AF in patients with a clinical substrate results in reversal of this shortening and whether this is maintained long term. METHODS AND RESULTS: The ERP was determined at mid-lateral right atrial wall (MLRA) and right atrial appendage (RAA) at 600 ms and 400 ms drive cycle lengths and at basic sinus cycle length in 81 patients with persistent AF immediately, 24 h and 2 weeks following external DC cardioversion. All atrially active drugs were stopped for at least 5 half lives. (1) Prolongation of the ERP was observed at both atrial sites and all cycle lengths up to 24 h post cardioversion (p < 0.0001). (2) However, between 24 h and 2 weeks a subsequent shortening occurred in the ERP returning it to near post cardioversion levels. (3) The ERP was significantly longer at 24 h post cardioversion in patients who remained in SR for 2 weeks or longer compared with those who reverted to AF. CONCLUSION: Prolongation of the atrial ERP occurred following restoration of SR in persistent AF patients but was not maintained and displayed a biphasic pattern such that by 2 weeks the ERP had returned to baseline values. Despite this finding, a longer ERP at 24 h post cardioversion was associated with maintenance of SR in the medium-term.
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Your tree is gorgeous Mary! It is chilly, but yet so pretty outside today. Merry Christmas to you and your family.ReplyDelete
The tree is gorgeous and yes, I would love having one in the dining room, but my dining and living are all one area. I hope you and your family have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas. Hugs, MartyReplyDelete
Your tree is very pretty, Mary. I love that it is in your dining room! I hope you had a wonderful day- xo DianaReplyDelete
It all looks so pretty, Mary! I barely had the energy for one tree so I am impressed with your having one in the dining room! I have been playing with Picasa myself and created a new header for the blog and Facebook. It's fun!ReplyDelete
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This Special Issue is dedicated to the memory of Stephen Coleman (1966–2012) who sadly passed away on July 23, 2012. Stephen was an incredible enthusiast for the study of bedforms and made seminal contributions to our knowledge and understanding of flow, sediment transport and bedform dynamics. Stephen presented a keynote address at MARID 3, which has led to this Special Issue
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A simple model of bedform migration
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Fluvial dunes: initiation, characterization, flow structure
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Experimental study on transient and steady-state dynamics of bedforms in supply limited configuration
Dreano J, Valance A, Lague D, Cassar C.
A continuous model for sand dunes: Review, new developments and application to barchan dunes and barchan dune fields
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Migration and internal architecture of marine dunes in the eastern English Channel over 14 and 56 year intervals: the influence of tides and decennial storms
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Consultants for the township said transportation giant CSX's conditions for signing off on work near its tracks there cannot be met without significantly added costs to the township. McCormick Taylor representative Don Krause said additional survey work would be required to determine if the area could even meet the criteria CSX is requiring.
The $4.5 million road improvement project is designed to address flooding in the low-lying portion of Center Street, north of York Street. The project, first proposed in the early 1990s, calls for raising a section of Center Street 1½ inches and making improvements to water runoff and drainage in the area.
Krause said proposed work would upgrade a drainage channel on CSX property adjacent to the tracks so it could handle runoff from a 10-year storm, a storm so severe it occurs only once every 10 years. The channel currently can handle only a two-year storm, he said.
But Jacksonville, Fla.-based CSX is requesting the township bring the channel up to 100-year storm standards, which would require extending the channel at least 300 more feet, Penn Township Manager Jeff Garvick said.
Krause said the requirement would mean additional survey work and submitting requests to the state for new permits for the project. He noted all the permits needed for the currently planned work have already been approved.
"The (100-year) design would require quite an extensive channel to carry the water," Krause told the commissioners during their public works committee meeting Tuesday evening. "At this point, we don't have surveys to indicate how wide or deep to make the channel. "I don't know how far that would be. We're getting into a whole new permitting process," he said. "I don't have a dollar value on that, but it would be a substantial amount."
Penn Township and the federal government are jointly funding the project. The township is slated to contribute at least 20 percent of the project's overall cost, around $903,391 under the estimates that were revised last year.
The commissioners expressed frustration with the holdup considering construction was finally within sight.
"We have been dealing with this for many years?" Commissioner Joe Klunk said. "I would have hoped by now we would have had this worked out. This is at the 11th hour to me that this is coming up."
"We can't keep chasing good money after bad," Commissioner Phil Heilman said. "What are you going to tell the public. Where does it end?"
Klunk and other commissioners asked Krause if McCormick Taylor could submit something acceptable to CSX or if the company's stance would scuttle the project.
"I would be hopeful that we can explain, because of the topography out there, that it would be very, very difficult (to meet the 100-year standard). I would wish to pursue that waiver of the 100-year rule," Krause said. "I won't stand here before you and say we can guarantee it."
Krause noted that he has seen CSX stop other projects.
A CSX representative reached Friday did not have details on the issue.
Garvick said CSX's requirement came as a surprise to McCormick Taylor and township officials, who first met with company representatives in 2010.
"We have had meetings with the railroad at the site and was never given indication then that what we were proposing would not be acceptable," he said. "I think a 100-year storm is a totally unrealistic expectation."
Krause said the project has gotten approvals from the state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and state Department of Environmental Protection, and has secured the rights of way from most of the property owners in the area.
"The project was ready to go, otherwise we would not have turned it in," Krause said.
But CSX has raised a number of concerns with the project's designs, including 18 it submitted in a petition to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission last year, officials said.
Roger Clark, of McCormick Taylor, said his firm has addressed all of those concerns, except for the channel.
"The only one we can't address to their satisfaction is the numbers with the 100-year storm," Clark said.
Krause told the commissioners it would likely cost another $25,000 to have CSX's consultants review the adjustments McCormick Taylor has already made to the plans. CSX's expenses are covered under the cost of the project.
The commissioners agreed it was worth spending the next $25,000 for the review and asked Krause to push CSX for a minimum channel improvement they would accept.
"We don't know what they want," Heilman said. "We need to get them to make a commitment as to what they will sign off on."
"Why can't we get them to commit or not to commit?" Commissioner Craig Prieber asked.
Krause said it's been difficult to get answers from CSX or its consultants, AECOM.
"We continue to try to meet with and discuss this with the railroad," he said. "They are saying you give us a design and we'll tell you whether we like it.
"I don't think there is anything too much more that we can do. It would take a major redesign of the channel and I don't think that should be part of the project," he said. "I think we have done a design that should be part of the project. I don't think we've proposed anything adverse to their property."
If the sides are unable to agree on the work, the township has the option of taking the issue before the state Public Utility Commission, which would act as a mediator.
But Clark said that move would mean more months of delays, additional costs for the township and an uncertain decision. He said the PUC generally makes its decisions based on what can be built rather than what is cost-effective for a project.
"It's kind of a hit or miss thing," he said.
If the township withdraws the project it would be on the hook for all the costs up to this point, about $700,000, officials said.
"If we back out, we're responsible for 100 percent," Garvick said.
"We've got a lot of money invested in this," Commissioner Dan Goldsmith said. "I'm beside myself that we can't make this work."
"The bottom line is CSX is not working with us," Klunk said. "If they say no, we'll take the next step."


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We like the occasional poo-poo joke here at ATL, but we're torn between amusement and disgust in the case of Cornell Tyler, 37, who is being tried for murder in Markham Courthouse in Illinois. His actions give new meaning to Freud's anal-sadistic phase.
Tyler used sandwich bags from lunch to create excrement bombs on Thursday. He tried to use them on Circuit Judge Kathleen Panozzo, but her deputies took the hit. From the Chicago Tribune:
"The judge said, 'Is your name Cornell Tyler?' " [Assistant State Atty. Ted] Lagerwall said. "He said, 'My name is Self Destruction, but you can call me Smitty–well, I mean [expletive].'"
Tyler then quickly reached down the front of his pants and pulled out the baggie but the deputies beside him pounced on him.
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Poor deputies. The courtroom had to be cleared because it "stunk to high heavens."
It seems likely that Tyler's nickname will change from "Self Destruction" to "No More Fiber For Me."
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I had to look it up again the other day for another posting. Windows XP was launched to the public in late October of 2001; that's a lifetime ago in technology.
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- Bill Gates was still running Microsoft.
- Rudy Giulianni was still the Mayor of New York City (he was at the launch less than two months after the 9/11 attacks still revered as America's mayor).
- We were only involved in one ground war in Southwest Asia.
- My family was much smaller and I was paying a lot of money each month on formula and diapers. My daughter can now beat me at Scrabble.
- Facebook didn't exist.
- Twitter didn't exist.
- Ditto for iPhones
- It was the year that Apple introduced the first iPod.
- The West Wing was the hot show on television.
- The first Harry Potter movie was released (the sixth one came out this summer).
- The Rocky Mountain News and The Seattle Post-Intelligencer still existed.
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HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Feb. 9, 2012 – Beginning this year, Kalmia Gardens of Coker College has become a public drop-off location, one of 26 in South Carolina, for oyster shell recycling.
Recycled oyster shells are used by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to refurbish oyster grounds. Shells provide the hard substrate necessary for juvenile oysters to attach and grow. Unfortunately, when oysters are harvested, some of the habitat for future generations is lost. Replanting shells replaces this habitat and helps ensure that oyster populations can continue to thrive.
In addition to oysters' value as a food resource, oysters are critical to the health of South Carolina estuaries and tidal creeks. Oysters filter and clean water, control phytoplankton blooms, recycle nutrients, provide essential fish habitat and form natural breakwaters to reduce erosion.
Typically, less than 15 percent of the oysters harvested in South Carolina are recycled for resource management. When the quantity of shells recycled is less than that needed for replanting, DNR must purchase shells, usually from out-of-state sources. For this reason, recycling oyster shells can save DNR thousands of dollars annually, freeing scarce financial resources for replanting.
Any clean oyster shell, whether local or imported, can be recycled at the DNR's shell drop-off sites.
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Maps of recycling drop-off sites and tips on shell recycling can be found at http://saltwaterfishing.sc.gov/oyster.html or by calling (843) 953-9397.
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From: Potsdam Travel Guide
Getting to Potsdam
Potsdam is at the southwestern edge of Berlin, and it's easy to reach by public or private transportation.
By train: Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (the main Postdam railway station) is served by Line 7 of the Berlin S-Bahn and by the Berlin-Magdeburg and Berlin-Dessau regional train lines. Use the Germany Federal Railways English-language journey planner to check train times. (The trip will take 25 to 35 minutes from Berlin Haupbahnhof.)
By car: Potsdam is near the southwest corner of the Autobahn Ring that surrounds Berlin. Autobahn 115, known locally as the "AVUS," is the main expressway to Potsdam, but for detailed directions, use the ViaMichelin trip planner to customize a driving itinerary with maps.
Other resources: The Potsdam Astrophysical Institute has published a detailed "Getting to Potsdam" page for its conference that's worth reading even if you prefer astrology, AstroTurf, or Astroglide to astrophysics. The Potsdam tourist office's Location & Arrival page is also useful.
Local transportation
VIP is the public tram and bus system in Potsdam. If you don't read German, see Google Translate's English-language version of VIP's Web site, which will open in a new browser window.
Havelbus provides bus service in the region around Potsdam. Its site is in German, but you can view Google's English translation in a new browser window.
Another useful transit resource is VBBonline.de, which has English and German information about public transportation throughout Berlin and Brandenburg.
Doubledecker hop-on, hop-off sightseeing buses or "loop tours" are popular with tourists; the Potsdam circuit has 12 stops, including the starting point of Luisenplatz. (The buses aren't cheap, though, and they run only once an hour.)
Finally, the Potsdamer Wassertaxi stops at 13 locations along the Havel River and its lakes, including the main railroad station. You can buy single tickets or day tickets, and bicycles can be taken on board for a small fee.
General transportation advice
Mobil in Potsdam shows current road projects, public parking, bicycle rentals and bike stations, and other useful information for visitors. If you don't read German, see Google Translate's Mobil in Potsdam English version, which will open in a new browser window.
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I've really been biting my tongue with this guy. You can be informative but I swear you make it seem like your opinion is a godsend to this forum. It was mentioned that the trend on this site is no longer following union but leaning more towards flow and flux bindings.
That being said. Your opinion is your opinion and different athletic abilities, boot sizes, stance and a whole slew of other factors will determine how you like a piece of equipment. Union makes a great binding that has characteristics that other bindings cant even compare too. And yes the ratchets are a little stiff. That doesnt take anything away from how the binding itself performs.
Bite your tongue more. Otherwise, back up that bullshit claim you just made. Kindly point out the posts where I even insinuated that my opinion is godsend.
I manned up to my mistake of being overtly antagonistic in this initial review. I never once even hinted that I'm some pro with a shit ton of experience. The guy you are defending right now brought up his bindign experience, not me. I review gear and give opinions/advice when it's wanted.
I don't go into other people's review to trash them. I don't go into other union binding threads and trash union bindings. At most, I trash the uber fan mentality.
Now I am going to talk myself up. I didn't start this reviewing hobby until some people suggested it. I used to strictly give gear advice in the equipment sections. People saw that and asked why I don't just start reviewing.
I'm outspoken so won't argue there. I engage in debates all throughout these forums so I won't argue that either. But if you're going to say shit like I act like I'm a godsend, Fuck You. I don't use up my spare time to review for douche bags like you. I do it so people have one more opinion on the gear they are interested in. If you don't like what I do, then don't fucking read it.
You and NWO can go douche out together.
I've said this over and over and I never ever lie about my skill level. I'm a stone cold advanced intermediate rider and a flaming noob in the park. I just happen to have access to a ton of demos. Take my opinion at face value. It's just one of many.
It's easy to sit there and judge people isn't it? Hope you bit your god damn tongue off.
By the way, I can't be a godsend... I'm a fucking atheist.
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Richard D. Marshall, 88, of Bluffton, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at his residence in Bluffton.
Richard was born May 26, 1926, in Wells County to Homer M. and Lula B. Dedrick Marshall. A lifelong resident of Wells County, he graduated from Bluffton High School in 1946 and went on to serve in the United States Navy Reserves.
On Nov. 27, 1949, in Bluffton, he married Jean J. Graden. They have shared the last 64 years together. Richard was the co-owner and co-operator of Graden Tire in Bluffton for 43 years, retiring in 1992. He also managed many rental properties in Bluffton, and he sold real estate in Wells County for 30 years most recently with Shaw Real Estate & Auction Company.
He founded Boy Scout Troop 148 sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church in Bluffton and became their scoutmaster for the first five years. During that time the troop produced five Eagle Scouts. He was registered with the Boy Scouts of America for more than 75 years, receiving the Order of the Arrow, Silver Beaver Award, and numerous other scouting recognitions.
He was a member of the Bluffton Masonic Lodge 145, where he was raised a master mason in 1949 and was a member of the Scottish Rite in Fort Wayne. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bluffton where he has served as an elder, trustee and a deacon, and was instrumental in the building of the church at its current location. He was also a member of the Bluffton Elks Lodge.
He is survived by his wife Jean of Bluffton; along with children, Patrick Marshall of Fort Wayne and Kay (Rod) Stine of Huntington; and five grandchildren, Stefanie Stine and Sarah Stine both of Huntington, and Kiersten Marshall, Tessa Marshall and Nicole Keller of Fort Wayne.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Kenneth Marshall and James Marshall.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home. A Masonic Memorial Service will take place at 8 p.m. at the conclusion of the visitation hours. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 18, at the funeral home with Rev. Laura Sherwood officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in Bluffton.
Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or to Boy Scouts of America.
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WASHINGTON (AP) - A think tank with close ties to the White House is outlining a plan to provide preschool for all children within five years.
The Center for American Progress has released a road map for providing pre-kindergarten programs for all 3- and 4-year-olds. For families with younger children, federal subsidies for child care would increase to an average $7,200 per child and the number of students in Early Head Start programs would double.
The proposal's price tag: almost $200 billion over the next 10 years. Eventually, the program would cost almost $25 billion a year.
The Obama administration has signaled that early childhood education will be a priority during the second term.
It's not clear whether President Barack Obama will push a pre-kindergarten plan during Tuesday's State of the Union address.
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