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PARACHUTE - Mike Johnson made his message loud and clear.
As Grand Valley High School's football team played out the last few minutes of its 40-20 Class 2A Western Slope League victory against Gunnison this past Friday, the Cardinals coach saw something that did not please him.
It was a string of unsportsmanlike conduct penalties on Grand Valley's defense, resulting in consecutive half-the-distance penalties that put the Cowboys on Grand Valley's 3-yard line.
What followed was a time out, then each of Grand Valley's defensive starters was sent to the bench in favor of junior varsity players. And while the younger players finished out the game, Johnson didn't hesitate to tell his team - during and after the game - what he thought about his player's actions.
"That kind of thing can't happen here," the 13th-year coach of the Cardinals said. "We've got some things to clean up."
Granted, there were plenty of other things that went right for Grand Valley (4-0 overall, 2-0 league play) against Gunnison (0-4, 0-2). Tanner Zimmerman rushed for three touchdowns and Tyler Scott threw for 163 yards and a TD, helping the Cardinals win for the seventh time in eight games since last season.
This Friday, Grand Valley will put that perfect record up against another unbeaten team in Bayfield (4-0, 2-0), a program that reached the 2A state title game a year ago. What's more, the Wolverines are coming off a 27-10 victory over Aspen last week.
Bayfield handed the Skiers their first loss of the season with the victory. As for Grand Valley, each of its first four opponents came into the match-up with a winless record.
Regardless, the Cardinals realize they have to clean up a few things prior to, and during, Friday night's home game. That includes how they conduct themselves.
"We can't be doing things like that," Scott said. "We're only hurting ourselves when we run our mouths like that, and we definitely can't do it against a team like Bayfield."
Bears have easy time with Panthers
Top-ranked Rifle (4-0, 2-0 Class 3A Western Slope League) amassed 628 yards of total offense against Montezuma-Cortez this past Friday on their way to a 62-6 victory.
The Bears, who play their homecoming game against winless Battle Mountain (0-4, 0-2) on Friday at Bears Stadium, got 521 rushing yards. Senior running back Ryan Moeller had 238 of those yards and four touchdown runs on 15 carries and was complimented well by Kellin Leigh, who had 183 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries.
Quarterback Adam Rice finished 8-for-10 passing for 107 yards and a score. The second-quarter touchdown the Bears allowed was just the second time an opponent has reached the end zone and the first time it has happened in 10 quarters.


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Working the system Williams-style
I mean, like me, you must've been at the sitting at the edge of your couch in anticipation of this news after she announced she re-injured the foot and pulled out of Linz. But seriously, even if she were completely healthy she nor her sister, Venus, are ever a lock to play Fed Cup or at any point during the fall season. This news is hardly a surprise to hardcore tennis fans.
But will ReRe's withdrawal from the FC final, which takes place November 6 - 7, hurt her chances to compete in the 2012 Olympics in London? Well, according to Olympic rules a lady baller need only make herself available to play in two calendar years of the four leading up to the next Olympics to qualify for the team. Talk about being vague. So, was her cry of "I wanna play the final!" before pulling out with injury enough to count as "being available?" Perhaps. She must, according to this article by tennis scribe Paula Vergara, be present on-site for the tie in order to fulfill her commitment for this year. She would then need to be available next year or in 2012 to make the team that same year. For what it's worth, Venus Williams is in the same boat.
Coach Mary Jo Fernandez knows that even in 2012 the Sisters Sledge will be the team's best chance at climbing the podium. It will be on grass and they have been so dominant on the surface collecting a combined 8 singles titles, 4 doubles titles and 1 mixed at Wimbledon.
I honestly can't think of any scenario where the Sisters Sledge won't make the Olympic team in London unless they completely opt out of all upcoming Fed Cup ties (which is not happening) or either one is severely injured. In the end, all parties involved need to make sure they've been or at least look like they've been "available."
Something tells me me we may be seeing them limping around San Diego. But, screw playing. Leave that to the kids.
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So Rich, are you saying that they are not legitimately injured? I seriously think Serena would have played the Fed Cup tie, if but for the injury? I am quite sure that the fact that she is bleeding points going into Doha and will be in the mid-ranking range going into the AO will weigh heavily on her mind.ReplyDelete
Those who felt that the Sisters did not deserve to be on the Fed Cup team for the final got their wish. I think it is time the USA, USTA and the American players who have been getting a free ride all these years step up to the plate and bring glory to the Red, White and Blue. What should be of concern to most US tennis fans is that the Williams era is ending and there does not seem to be anyone on the horizon able to take up that mantle.
Will the USTA start offering American citizenship to overseas players if only to have contenders on the list?
Don't get me wrong. I believe they have injuries but they don't do themselves any favors by being vague about them or brushing off questions when asked. Plus, we've seen them both play with injury and win MAJORS, not just smaller tourneys.ReplyDelete
ReRe, by her own admission, never sweats the rankings or points. Again, she's come from the abyss to win majors so she won't be worried about her ranking coming into Oz. If she's not residing in the WTA Penthouse she probably won't know what her ranking is.
I'm all for the Sisters Sledge playing the FC final, the Olympics and everything else because they'll most likely win but they pick and choose what they want to play based on their personal preference and not for the 'team', tour or anything else. They've always gone about their careers this way and it's probably the reason they've been successful for so long. But that's what I mean - they play by the own rules but within the rules.
I just don't get why they have to tell everyone exactly what is wrong with them? The main thing is that they have told the WTA and all the governing bodies involved. And they have, so they owe us nothing.ReplyDelete
And yeah, we've seen them play Majors with injuries... when they were much younger. 90% of the time it has only made things worse. Look at Venus! This knee injury began all the way back aaround Wimbledon 2009. She played through the whole US hardcourt season and fall with it back then, and it has effectively wrecked her 2010 season. They're 29 and 30 now, taking risks like that could effectively end their careers.
And then look at all the other players this year. Wozniacki, Azarenka, Jankovic, the list is endless. All have at some point played for long peroids while clearly still injured. From where I'm standing, the Williams Sisters are have done the right thing.
And then there's the whole partying thing. Maria did it when she had the shoulder injury. I really don't get what's wrong with it. It's either that or moping around at home, eating ice cream and getting fat. She did that already in 2006 when she was suffering depression.
And as for the Linz thing. All I've heard non-stop is it was "expected". Considering she took a late WC into the tournament, agreed details with the Linz organizers, booked a flight and then withdrew after her last practice session before she left for Linz, that's a whole lot of lying you're accusing her of.
Rich, thanks for the response, even though I really do not agree with it. It seems to me that there is always this lingering doubt as to whether the Sisters are really injured or not. I agree that they do themselves a disservice when they play events that mean more to them,i.e. the majors even when they are carrying injuries, but I have also seen them play other low level tournaments when they are carrying injuries but this does not seem to carry over in the narrative that is being written about these 2 women.ReplyDelete
I have seen Venus play Fed Cup, all 3 ties right after winning Wimbledon, not once, but on 2 occassions. There is a case to be made for Serena and when she chooses to play and on that one I will not offer a defence, but I strong believe that if healthy, they would have actually played Fed Cup this time around, if only to add to the legacy that they are writing, especially Serena, who has never actually played on a winning Fed Cup team before.
It does not however help the cause when team mates call them out in public for their lack of patriotism in not playing Fed Cup. That for me would make any right thinking person question whether they want to be a part of a team that clearly does not want them there.
I think this present Fed Cup squad would rather go down in defeat than actually have one of the Williams Sisters there at any time to at least guarantee a win.


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Al Gore's green streak
National | Will the veep's publisher spoil his moderate image makeover by republishing his extreme environmental tract?
I had a really neat treehouse when I was growing up on the farm," confided the Vice President of the United States to a group of giggling first-graders at a South Dakota campaign stop last March. The elementary school visit was part of the Gore presidential campaign's coming-out. "We are in the process of introducing ourself to America," the veep's aide told a reporter that day: "Who he is, and what he's all about. It's quite a story."
Indeed. And it's a story that's about to be republished in hardback. New York-based publisher Houghton Mifflin will re-release Al Gore's 1992 ecological manifesto Earth in the Balance on April 22. The book's second advent isn't an election-year PR move by the Gore campaign. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Earth Day, and Houghton Mifflin, perhaps sensing the marketing equivalent of stellar alignment, is dusting off and repackaging the environmentalist oeuvre of a man who could be the next president.
Republicans are delighted; Gore campaign strategists seem less so. That's because a fresh voter examination of Earth in the Balance could make Mr. Gore appear out of balance. Much of the book is marked by vintage Gore overstatement (famously typified when the vice president told CNN he "took the initiative in creating the Internet"). Predicting global ecological collapse, he repeatedly compares the misuse of Earth's resources to fascist butchery, then emphasizes that he meant what he wrote: "It is not merely in the service of analogy that I have referred so often to the struggles against Nazi and communist totalitarianism, because I believe that the emerging effort to save the environment is a continuation of these struggles." Mr. Gore writes that unless we embrace a new global-villagism that "requires a fuller understanding of our connection to all people today ... we will lose our ability to redeem the promise of freedom." Near the end of the book, he reveals an overwhelmingly Green prescription: "We must make the rescue of the environment the central organizing principle for civilization."
"I think they are all sitting in the fetal position over at the Gore campaign awaiting the release of this book," said Republican National Committee spokesman Chris Paulitz. "Earth in the Balance makes even the most left-thinking people cringe." Maybe not the left-most. But even many who favor Mr. Gore cringed in spurts when his rangy, 400-page tome was first published in 1992. For example, Time's Lance Morrow waxed generally adulatory but noted that "Gore here and there sounds as if his inner Ancient Mariner had lingered too long in adult-children seminars ... and humankind might 12-step the earth green again." An otherwise complimentary Business Week review tagged the book's second half a "magical mystery tour into Al Gore's soul" that "reels so much as to induce motion sickness." Even the liberal New Republic that year admitted that Mr. Gore's "environmental oratory is out of control."
On the eve of the book's reemergence, the Gore camp is keeping mum. Rip, a worker at Mr. Gore's Tennessee headquarters, told WORLD that the campaign press office is referring all Earth-related calls to Houghton Mifflin "since it was the publisher's decision to re-release the book." Later, Rip called back to refer WORLD to Melissa Ratcliff at the vice president's Washington press office.
What does Mr. Gore think about the republication of his book? WORLD asked Ms. Ratcliff.
"The book hasn't been released yet," she replied curtly. "If you'll call back when it is, I'll see what I can come up with."
So you have no comment at this time?
"No. No comment."
Conservatives are commenting plenty. On April 4th, Texas governor George W. Bush fired the campaign's first environmental salvo, revealing his plan to speed the rehabilitation of polluted industrial sites known as brownfields. Referring to Earth in the Balance, he then told reporters, "I think the vice president is probably going to have to explain what he meant by some of the things in his book."
In March, the Cato Institute released its own book challenging Mr. Gore's dark vision of the effects of global warming. Written by climatologists Patrick J. Michaels and Robert C. Balling Jr., The Satanic Gases argues that global warming leads to benign, if not beneficial, effects. The authors back their claims with more than 1,000 articles from peer-reviewed, scientific literature, and call Mr. Gore's apocalyptic view of global warming "nothing more than political theater."
According to the RNC, a phalanx of other conservative pundits stands ready to flood media outlets with editorials dissecting what Mr. Paulitz calls the vice president's "extremist environmental agenda." That agenda includes the complete elimination of the combustion engine by 2017 and "embarking on an all-out effort to use every policy and program, every law and institution, every treaty and alliance, every tactic and strategy, every plan and course of action-to use, in short, every means to halt the destruction of the environment and to preserve and nurture our ecological system." In Earth, Mr. Gore laments the "psychic pain" society feels as a result of its "disconnection from nature," a rift he believes occurred at the genesis of the scientific age. This disconnect, Mr. Gore writes, has resulted in a consumerist addiction that drives citizens of industrialized nations to overindulge in such things as shopping,
air-conditioning, and sport utility vehicles in a quest to "mask" their psychic pain.
While Mr. Gore's book does address important environmental concerns like water conservation and rain-forest depletion, the book also segues randomly into social analysis, with sometimes troubling results. On the family front, for example, the vice president slams the cultural standard in which fathers are the heads of their households, theorizing that patriarchal families emerged only after the dawn of science. This, he writes, caused children to "become confused about their own roles in a family system that was severely stressed by the demands of the dominant, all-powerful father" who "effectively became God's viceroy." In a chapter titled "Environmentalism of the Spirit," Mr. Gore writes that "the idea of social justice is inextricably linked in the Scriptures with ecology." As an example, he turns the Bible's first murder into an environmental tale: "The first instance of 'pollution' in the Bible occurs when Cain slays Abel and his blood falls on the ground, rendering it fallow."
Not exactly a Baptist interpretation of Genesis 4, yet Mr. Gore and his family attend New Missionary Baptist Church in Carthage, Tenn., according to his campaign bio. It's not the first time Mr. Gore's environmental views have seemed to conflict with his actions. In October, for example, Mr. Gore said he would ban all new offshore oil and gas drilling along the California and Florida coasts if elected. But he apparently doesn't mind U.S. drilling, as long as it occurs in somebody else's country. An indigenous Colombian people called the U'wa have since 1996 resisted drilling on their traditional lands by Los Angeles-based Occidental Petroleum Company. "We are willing to give our lives to defend Mother Earth from this project, which will ... destroy nature and upset the world's equilibrium," U'wa leaders said in a statement that made headlines four years ago. In 1998, Mr. Gore inherited nearly half a million dollars in Occidental stock when his father died. But, according to a report published in the political journal In These Times, Mr. Gore has refused to intervene on behalf of the U'wa who are still fighting Occidental, despite the tribe's apparent harmony with his environmental ideology. When queried, Mr. Gore's office did not dispute the accuracy of the report.
In the end it may be oil, rather than concern for the environment, that draws public attention to Earth in the Balance. In two national polls, only 2 percent of voters said the environment was a major issue for them in the 2000 election. By contrast, economic issues ranked high on the list. And skyrocketing gas prices, undergirded by OPEC-inflated oil prices, are already helping conservative commentators paint a target on Mr. Gore. "Mr. Gore laid the groundwork for high energy prices with his assault on the internal combustion engine in his book, Earth in the Balance ... and his relentless promotion of clamping down on use of fossil fuels," wrote 1996 vice presidential candidate Jack Kemp in a March 26 editorial. "The real danger in today's oil price spike is that it will provide cover for a new Gore administration to replace (OPEC) production controls with federal government taxes and regulations to keep the price of oil up." Mr. Kemp points out that the vice president backs the 1998 Kyoto Treaty, which would require America to scale back energy production to 1990 levels; in Earth, Mr. Gore wrote that he favored higher gas taxes. "Read Al's book," writes Mr. Kemp.
Believing that Earth reveals an ultra-Green Gore who sees the world through crisis-colored glasses, many Republicans are hoping everyone will read Al's book. But the GOP may be overestimating the caliber of their ammunition. Will the mainstream media downplay or counteract conservative attempts to point out Mr. Gore's philosophical excesses-excesses that could translate into public policy? If the 1992 media reaction is any indication, the answer could be yes-and no. While many reviewers clucked their tongues at Mr. Gore's overly passionate prose, major publications from The New York Times ("fresh and compelling") to The Boston Globe ("a genuinely prophetic book") still praised Earth in the Balance. But conservative columnists did have their say: Mr. Gore "trades in ideas, uncritically embracing extremisms," snapped George Will. ("Even spin doctors can't disguise Gore's eco-panic," wrote Joan Beck.) Early GOP criticism of Earth made more headlines than Earth itself.
Does Mr. Gore's book reveal him as a crisis-centric eco-avenger rooted in an Earth Mother metaphysic? Or did he merely overstep, as he did when he claimed in a speech last week that in 1971 his mother protested the Nashville City Club's men-only policy and "a few days later, this city club was opened to women and the charter was changed." (Actually, the club opened only its dining rooms to women-accompanied by male members-and did not go on to admit women as full club members until 14 years after Mrs. Gore's visit.) Or when he told South Dakota schoolchildren that he grew up on a farm "taking up hay all day long in the hot sun." (He did spend summers on the farm taking up hay, but grew up in Washington, D.C., the privileged son of a senator.)
In either case, having staked such a radical claim for Mr. Gore as an environmental champion, Earth in the Balance now creates for him a campaign dilemma: What he must say to harvest Green votes in important electoral states like California and New York may alienate industry-dependent, big-labor voters in states like Michigan and Pennsylvania. Even a former Tennessee farm boy might find that a tough row to hoe.


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April 3, 2009
Friday, April 03, 2009
Maths in the movies and more
If you've been following Plus coverage on maths in the movies and theatre, and happen to find yourself in Edinburgh next week, then check out the Edinburgh International Science Festival's movie season and complementary talks. The themed season looks at the way mathematicians are represented in different kinds of narrative: pure fiction, fictionalised real life and documentary. The pure fiction offering is The Oxford Murders, starring John Hurt and Elijah Wood, screened on April the 7th. The Hollywood retelling of the story of maths students taking on the Las Vegas casinos is the second film, 21. It stars Kevin Spacey and is screened on the 9th of April. The season concludes on the 16th of April with the documentary N is a number, a film portrait of Paul Erdös. This screening will be followed by an audience and panel discussion.
To complement the film theme, on the 14th of April Academy Award winner David Baraff of Pixar Animation Studios will be giving a talk on the role of mathematical modelling in computer animation, illustrated with clips and computer graphics. There will also be a screening of Pixar's Oscar winning tale of a French rat's ambition to be a chef, Ratatouille. David Baraff will give a special introduction to the film at Filmhouse Cinema earlier that afternoon.
And if you prefer live entertainment to film, you could head for Allen Knutson's presentation on the relationship between mathematics and juggling. By mathematically analysing the process of juggling, Knutson, of Cornell University, found it was possible to discover new tricks that may never have come to light otherwise. This promises to be a most entertaining event as Allen demonstrates the principles involved using his dazzling juggling skills. The event takes place early in the evening of 14 April.
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April 1, 2009
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
The Plus new writers award has now closed
The Plus new writers award 2009, our writing competition inviting you to share your favourite bit of maths with the rest of the world, has now closed. We've had a great response, so if you have submitted an article, but not yet received confirmation of receipt, don't worry. We're working through the stacks of entries and you'll hear from us within the next few days. Thanks for taking part!
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March 30, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
In our online poll to find out what Plus readers would most like to know about the Universe, you told us that you'd like to find out what happened before the Big Bang. We took the question to the renowned cosmologist John D. Barrow, Professor of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Cambridge, and here is his answer. The Universe is an infinitely self-perpetuating foam of bubbles, it seems...
Read more and feel free to discuss the answer by leaving a comment on this blog. We'll periodically check back with the experts to try and answer interesting further questions.
This article is part of a series to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy 2009. The second poll to find out what you'd like to know most about the Universe is open now, so get voting!
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March 30, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
What would you like to know about your Universe — The second poll
This poll is now closed. The most popular question was: "Are the constants of nature really constant?" We will publish the answer in an article and podcast on Plus shortly. Thank you for taking part!
This is our second online poll in our series to celebrate the International Year of Astronomy 2009. Choose your favourite question from the list on the right, and we'll put the one that proves most popular to world-leading astronomers and cosmologists, including Astronomer Royal Martin Rees and author and cosmologist John D. Barrow. The poll will remain open for a month and the answer will be published in a Plus article and podcast soon after. If your most burning question is not on this list, then leave a comment on this blog and we'll endeavour to include it in a future poll — there will be five more polls dotted throughout the year.
The most popular question in our first poll was "What happened before the Big Bang?". You can now read the mind-boggling answer here on Plus, and discuss it on our blog.
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March 26, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
The Abel Prize 2009, one of the most prestigious prizes in mathematics, has been awarded today to the Russian-born mathematician Mikhail Gromov for "his revolutionary contributions to geometry".
March 25, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
The Abel Prize 2009
The Abel Prize 2009 will be announced tomorrow, March 26th, and you will be able to view the ceremony live in the Abel prize webcast. The ceremony announcing the winner of one of the most prestigious pirzes of mathematics will begin at 11am UK time (12 noon Norwegian time), and soon after Plus will give you more details.
You can find out more about previous winners of the Abel Prize on Plus.
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Two teams that are headed in opposite directions are set to clash Saturday at Nelson Field.
While the Bellaire Big Reds are making a strong push toward the Division V postseason, the Union Local Jets have limped to a 1-6 mark thus far.
Having said all that, life in the Buckeye 8 isn't such to where you can just show up and get a victory.
Bellaire coach Jose Davis is stressing that to his team as it coming off a cherished victory at Harrison Central last Friday, which snapped a two-game losing skid.
"That win tells a lot about our team," Davis said. "I think our overall culture is changing because the kids aren't giving up. They're playing with heart, passion and determination until the final seconds tick off the clock."
The Jets, meanwhile, are coming off a close loss to Buckeye Local last Friday in Morristown.
"We told them after the game that we could enjoy it for two days, but come Monday, there's no looking back," Davis said. "The first seven weeks are over and we've got to move on. And, for the most part this season, this group has been good at that."
While the Jets know they're not heading to the postseason, they could play the role of spoiler and the recipe hasn't changed for Coach Mark Cisar's Jets.
"We have to get off to a better start than we did against Buckeye Local," Cisar said. "We don't have any big-time playmakers, so we have to be consistent, not turn the ball over and limit the big plays and yardage as best we can."
Limiting Bellaire's offense has been a challenge for all seven of the Big Reds' opponents thus far especially with junior standout Spencer Badia leading the way.
Badia has passed for 1,692 yards and 13 touchdowns this season on 128 of 244 accuracy. He's been picked off eight times.
His bevy of receivers is led by senior Nick Patrone, who's made 40 catches for 569 yards and three touchdowns.
Other possible targets include Quinton Crosby (22-319-3td), Kenny Hess (19-226-2td), Hunter Westlake (17-273-3td) and Nick Maffe (16-204-2td).
Union Local quarterback Gavin Porter has been steady progress. He's thrown for 697 yards, but just two touchdowns and six interceptions. He's ran for 270 yards and three scores.
Porter has three primary targets in the passing game. Kaleb McDiffit (23-283-2td), Eric Dunfee (17-181) and Travis James (13-123) are developing into solid wide receivers.
Dunfee is also a solid ball carrier with 219 yards and two scores.
"We need to avoid penalties," Cisar said. "We've had a few huge ones that have haunted us. We're also dropping too many passes and we have continue to try to run the ball. The kids are playing hard, so I definitely like what I see there."
The Bellaire defense has been solid this season. Dalton Conroy, who is also a more than viable weapon in the kicking game, is one of the defensive leaders.
"We've been extremely impressed with Bellaire's defense," Cisar said. "They're scrappy. They've brought guys when they've needed to and their quickness and toughness make a difference."


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I noticed that the tripod leg knobs were missing and bolts were used in it's place. I should have known that AP would not design the knobs in such a way as to score the aluminum.
I contacted the seller and informed him about this and told him about the knobs missing. I also mentioned that, if the correct knobs were used there would be no scoring. All I wanted was for him to order the correct knobs and send them to me, that's all.
Days later I noticed an ad on Amart for AP knobs from the same seller. He was asking for the knobs that connects the mount to the pier. Obviously these were the wrong knobs so I sent him a msg telling him so. He told me he was busy and would deal with it later in the week. Ok, he had a fairly good reason so I told him I would contact AP and deal with it myself and send him the bill. If I were the seller, I would have been on the phone with AP the very next day and had the knobs shipped over night regardless of the cost.
I truly don't think he was hiding anything, or meant to mislead me in any way. Some people just don't understand mechanics at all and I believe this is the case here. However, if he had sold this to someone else, they would calling Paypal for a complete refund based on the marks alone. Thankfully the Mach 1 is almost pristine, well aside from a tiny mark.
I contacted Astro-Physics on Tues last week and didn't hear back from them after few days so I emailed again and left a phone msg. I received an email telling they were swamped had didn't have time to deal with it right now. Well it's Sat and still nothing. I'm not feeling the stellar service.
I'm getting ticked at this point. I've had this mount for 1.5 weeks and I still don't know the status of replacemnet knobs, even if they can be purchased or not. I'm passing the responsibility of finding the knobs back to the seller.
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R.E.M. are making an unofficial comeback with a special Record Store Day vinyl release of acoustic material.
"Unplugged: The Complete 1991 And 2001 Sessions" is a four-album collection of all the band's MTV Unplugged recordings, and features fan favorites that didn't actually air on television – and were never released.
Tracks include the hits "Radio Song," "Losing My Religion," "Pop Song 89," "It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" and "The One I Love" and a cover of The Troggs' "Love is All Around."
R.E.M. are the only band to perform on two MTV Unplugged specials – one in 1991 and the other a decade later in 2001.
The split group's bassist Mike Mills will be signing copies of the new album at the Bull Moose store in Scarborough, Maine On Record Store Day.
The annual Record Store Day was created to give independent stores a boost.
"R.E.M.'s Unplugged: The Complete 1991 And 2001 Sessions" will be released on CD in May.
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WASHINGTON – A Georgetown University professor has launched an online fundraising effort to help a graduate student whose mother was killed in the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
Mary Sherlach was a psychologist at the school. Newtown superintendent Janet Robinson says Sherlach was killed when she ran toward the shooter who ultimately killed 26 people, including 20 children.
Her daughter, Katy Sherlach, is a Ph.D. candidate in chemistry at Georgetown. Law professor Heidi Li Feldman organized an online fundraising page that's collected more than $6,000 to help Katy with funeral and other expenses.
Chemistry professor Paul Roepe tells WRC-TV (http://tinyurl.com/cwq5xpv) that Katy was with fellow researchers in the chemistry lab when she learned about the shooting. He says the community is taking the loss very hard. — Information from: WRC-TV, http://nbcwashington.com
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the info, and I will call Charles tomorrow. I did find a couple of other odd/negative reviews but the majority really are very positive.
Thanks guys, I appreciate the info, and I will call Charles tomorrow. I did find a couple of other odd/negative reviews but the majority really are very positive.
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I've got the ED3s and that review hit the nail on the head. Like BSA said, side by side comparison to the swaros there were differences, but for the price of the ZenRays it defiantly makes up for it.
Great review DR.
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Great review Dr.
I know the feelig DR, I did the same with mine. Couldnt have been any happier after opening the box when they got here, but the wait was nerve racking
I emailed Charles and then we spoke on the phone. He was concerned, friendly and helpful from the start. He orderred another pair of binoculars, had them sent to his office, and then had them checked for quality. I would have had them sooner than now but for travelling and the Memorial day weekend.
I'm very happy with this new pair, and already enjoying them. Without going into what I previously stated, this pair is issue free, brighter than the initial pair, they focus easily, and I don't see any of the dark rings around the edges.
There was some heavy "accordian-ing" marks on the box the first pair was shipped in, and I am guessing that the first pair was dropped surprisingly hard enroute to me, and this is why they arrived in less than perfect condition..., but hey, what do I know.
I'm happy with this pair and a "thank you" goes to Charles for sorting out the problem immediately.
P.S. I should also say that in my internet research on binoculars, there were a few other reports, from people who bought even higher end binoculars than ZR and periodically, they also arrive in the mail with similar issues, which then had to be sorted out, and were.
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I own a pair of Zen rays and a pair of swarovski! to be honest I can't tell a difference!
Anyone compair these to the vortex talons?


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Dieu Donne restaurant finds itself in Franschhoek, arguably, the culinary capital of the country. The Drakenstein mountain is a magnificent backdrop to the wine farm on which the eatery is located and thus sets the scene for tranquil lunch or dinner.
The restaurant is housed in an underground cellar and promises patrons fine dining with its extensive menu and wine pairings from the farm's own offerings. Dieu Donne is also a popular lunch venue. Guests soak up the best of the summer weather with al fresco style dining on the ground terrace while the lawn (with a sandpit near by to occupy the kids) is available for families who would like to picnic. Blankets are provided and the restaurant has a children's menu.
Dieu Donne delivers a 'world menu' which includes French Huguenot Provincial fare, with a unique combination of African, Asian & Mauritian influences. The open planned professional kitchen makes dining an interactive experience and adds to the energy that the restaurant exudes.
A point of interest at this location is the micro brewery. Visitors are welcome to taste the beer the farm yields. Wine tasting is also recommended.
Dieu Donne is also a prime wedding and function venue.
EAT restaurant is located in the tranquil Hemel – en- Aarde Valley of Hermanus. Living up to its name, this eatery encourages, if not demands that patrons do just that: EAT.
Guests can choose to be seated indoors or enjoy sit back and soak in the spectacular views from the restaurant's courtyard. Either way the atmosphere of the restaurant has upmarket and relaxed.
EAT's contemporary menu has a variety of items to suit every appetite. Try the Sweetcorn fritters as comfort food. While those with a more demanding palate will appreciate the Pear, Blue Cheese and Caramelised Cashew Nuts as an appetizer. End with a delectable dessert of Deep Fried Ice-cream with caramelised berries. The mains on offer caters for the not so hungry in the form of snack baskets, while the carnivores will certainly tuck into the Rib Eye or Rump steak selection without being asked twice.
The restaurant offers some great entertainment in the summer months.
EAT offers a relaxed setting that is wheelchair friendly.
At this beautiful restaurant you can expect a feast of the unique flavours of Mozambique, incorporating traditional Portuguese favourites to provide a seafood experience to die for. Other cuisine includes Greek meze, Vietnamese dishes, Thai food and Sushi. With a great beverage menu and inside and outside seating, you will find yourself spoilt for choice and in for a treat. The relaxed ambience appeals to all and a lazy lunch or social dinner just has to be shared with friends.
This restaurant is a must-try for visitors to the area and a favourite return-to spot for locals. The menu is large and varied and high quality dishes include a selection of curries, steaks, seafood and poultry. Sushi is also available. A laid-back and relaxed ambience combines with great tasting, unpretentious dishes to ensure an enjoyable dining experience.
Pepper Chair is a restaurant located in Clubview. Great meat dishes for the meat lovers. For the daring they even offer 1,5kg T-bone steaks. This restaurant offers clients a relaxing atmosphere.
This elegant restaurant takes the word 'chic' to a new level. With its cool, tranquil interior that offers a haven for food junkies, Rocca finds it hard to disappoint.
True Mediterranean cuisine is at the order of the day and fresh, seasonal ingredients make the dishes burst with flavour. Al fresco dining is a great experience on balmy summer evenings in the Cape and a classic cocktail to complement the sunset is definitely some form of heaven.
The cosmopolitan ideas running through the interior and food makes Rocca a stand-out among the area's restaurants, and the warm yet professional service is simply the cherry on top.
Relaxed, yet vibey, detailed yet uncomplicated dishes and bustling surroundings make this restaurant a must-try.
Seasons restaurant is located in quaint sea-side town of Hermanus. Here guests can enjoy the culinary delights of chef pair Anli and Andre van Vuuren, who promise tantalizing food for all seasons.
The restaurant setting is all about tranquillity and the warm coffee colours of the interior create a welcoming ambiance. Guests can also choose to dine outdoors in the lovely little courtyard – the prefect spot on a balmy summer's evening.
The inter-continental menu has some Asian and German influences. Dishes include Beef Fillet accompanied by potato-bacon galette, oven braised Springbok Shanks, Tuna loin on sushi rice or Duo of Baby Chicken served with apricot couscous and thyme sauce. Chef Anli has a particular passion for pudding so expect to be wowed with the likes of Orange Tiramisu, Hazelnut Parfait, a handmade Belgian chocolate platter and Goat's cheese served with Baklava and yoghurt foam.
The wine list, mainly local, caters for all tastes and pockets. Expect a range that extends to expensive boutique winery choices.
The restaurant offers an unforgettable five course gourmet menu with dancing at New Year.


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The Components and Order of Layers.
As many battlemaps may be, impassable, non-combat details are above the grid as they cannot be interacted with - there is little reason to illustrate the distance across a solid, impassable wall, because you will never have need to measure across it. No one can move over it, and the chances of someone shooting over it are unlikely. Inversely, things that affect movement, distance, or behaviour are below the grid - for calculating range, movement paths, and token placement on the map. The Styx Oarsman shows this in its own way, along with many other WotC Maps, by following this, apparent, order.
Notes - (M) and (R) on the map, the arrow pointing to the forecastle stairs.
Doors - These are placed on top of everything else, to ensure visibility. Walls are choked beneath them to emphasise them further.
Walls - These stand over most other layers, to ensure both props and the floors are limited by the most 'immovable' of objects - the walls themselves.
Soft Barriers - These are such things as the curtains, high in the chain for much the same reason as the walls.
Combat-Affecting props - Whether they be heavy and tables that must be moved around, support beams to use as light cover, or benches and bars to hide behind.
The Combat Grid
Floor-affecting props - Trap doors, special terrain such as gravel, uneven surfaces and grates.
The Floor.
The Outside Land.
Now, alot of this so far probably seems self explanatory - ultimately, it is - but this wouldn't be much of a study if we didn't look at the details from the top down and find out how they work together in full, even the obvious ones.
Now, looking above, we can see that this arrangement is also a list of priorities. Players are less likely to be miffled by a lack of an identified floor, than they are about enemies popping through a doorway that was hard to see or never drawn. Likewise, the walls and potential paths within the building offer more opportunities than whatever is outside and likely exists merely to 'flesh out' the visual presentation of the map moreso. Likewise, notes, numbers, and markers stand above everything else, to ensure a DM or Player can find them quickly and more importantly - read them.


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IUCN together with its Members and partners wants to see biodiversity at the top of the global agenda, leading to stronger action from all sectors of society including government and industry to safeguard it. To do this we have to show how biodiversity is essential for sustaining our natural living systems—or ecosystems—that provide us with clean air and water, food, building materials, fuel and medicine.
Humans are an integral part of biodiversity and have the power to protect or destroy it. Currently, our activities are destroying the natural world at an unprecedented rate through climate change, habitat destruction, over-harvesting, pollution and many other activities. We're facing a global species extinction crisis.
But there is growing recognition that biological diversity is the lifeblood of sustainable development and human welfare. Well managed natural resources support peaceful communities, encourage well-balanced economic growth and help reduce poverty. Healthy biodiversity is essential to help us adapt to changing conditions, including a changing climate. This recognition must urgently translate into conservation action.
Biodiversity loss is not like climate change where people can see and feel the impacts: rising sea levels and increasing storms. In the western world, we have become so far removed from biodiversity that we've forgotten how much we use it in our daily lives from the food we eat to the clothes we wear to the medicines we use. When we eat wild salmon, we rarely think of the species that the salmon depends on to thrive. When we fell a mature tree to make a table, we lose a host of lichens and invertebrates; part of an entire web of life is lost. Yet people in the developing world know exactly what's at stake as they set out each morning to gather fuelwood from a dwindling forest, travel ever further to hunt animals for food and collect medicinal plants to treat their sick children.
We need to do better at making the scientific, social, economic and cultural case for keeping diversity, and show just how much it supports nearly every aspect of human life and progress. Through our International Year of Biodiversity focus, we'll be doing just that, starting with a look at IUCN's projects relating to forest biodiversity in February.


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Liverpool, England (Sports Network) - United States and Everton goalkeeper Tim
Howard is expected to miss the next 3-4 weeks after it was discovered he has
two broken bones in his back.
Howard sustained the injury in Everton's FA Cup win over Oldham on Feb. 26 and
sat out last weekend's contest with Reading, bringing an end to a streak of
210 consecutive league appearances for the Toffees.
"We are not sure how long Tim will be out for because, obviously with a
goalkeeper, he has to dive around and hit the ground," Everton manager David
Moyes said. "If everything goes well, he misses next week's game, as well, and
then because of the international break he might be close after the rest
because that would be four weeks."
The 34-year-old Howard will now likely miss the next two World Cup qualifiers
for the United States at the end of the month against Costa Rica and Mexico.
Howard was the starter for the U.S. at the 2010 World Cup and he has played in
all seven qualifiers for the 2014 competition in Brazil.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan will likely take Howard's place between the
posts for the Americans.
Guzan has earned 20 international caps during his career and has taken part in
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Images: Former Camp Lejeune land owner's children explore, compile history [Image 2 of 6]
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Catherine Aman, Mary Mobley Baggett, Jean Gillette, Melanie Sheldon and Charlotte Dexter, children of former Camp Lejeune land owners, look through record books while visiting the public works office aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, June 27. The women and their families have compiled photos and information about the former land owners and their properties since 2005. The women visited the public works office records vault to research the land's history more and share information with Harold Napier, a realty specialist with Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Installation Development Division. A reunion for former Camp Lejeune land owner's and their descendants is scheduled for the first Sunday in October at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer's Club aboard base. For more information about the land owners, visit www.marinebasehomes.smugmug.com.
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We don't know who will end up under the mask after the "Death of Spider-Man," but we know what they'll be wearing. CBR asks what your take is on the new Ultimate Spidey's threads!
The fate of Ultimate Peter Parker is unknown, but Marvel's spilled details on what to expect in the wake of the character-changing "Death of Spider-Man" arc. Updated with a look at the new Spidey.
Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR proudly presents an exclusive 6-page look at the first issue of Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev's first issue of "Moon Knight," which hits stores May 4.
Courtesy of Marvel, CBR presents an exclusive first look at "Avengers" #12 by Brian Michael Bendis and John Romita Jr. Thanos faces off with the Hood as the saga of the Infinity Gauntlet continues on April 20.
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Marvel Comics has released an advance look at "Moon Knight" #1 by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev. The series, featuring covers by Maleev, Humberto Ramos and more, hits stores Wednesday, May 4.
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Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Avengers" #11 by Brian Michael Bendis and John Romita Jr. The issue, sporting covers by Romita Jr. and Alan Davis, hits stores on MArch 30.
Marvel Comics has released an advance look at "Avengers" #12.1, a special jumping-on point by regular series writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Bryan Hitch. The issue hits stores April 27.
Marvel Comics wraps their weekend with their Next Big Thing panel featuring news from Brian Michael Bendis, Fred Van Lente, David Liss and more such as the return of "Supreme Power," the word on "Mystery Men" and Greg Pak's "Hulk" finale.
Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley reunite for their first creator-owned collaboration, "Brilliant, a July-launching project which sees a group of college students unlock the secrets of super powers.
Marvel's main event Saturday evening at C2E2 was the Cup O' Joe panel, where Joe Quesada, Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, and friends announced creative teams for "Daredevil" and "Punisher," answered fan questions, and more.
The minds behind Marvel Comics best-selling line of Avengers comics prepare the team for the future at C2E2 with Brian Michael Bendis, Nick Spencer and more, and CBR was there for all the news.
Marvel announced "Ghost Rider" and "Fear Itself: The Deep" at an afternoon panel at C2E2, as Brian Michael Bendis, CB Cebulski, and a host of creators discuss the crossover event and tie-in titles.
Marvel has provided CBR with exclusive looks at next week's "Uncanny X-Force" #6 and "Ultimate Comics Spider-Man" #156 featuring Mark Bagley's return for the first chapter of "Death of Spider-Man."
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Nick Spencer's exclusive contract, the "Ultimate Spider-Man" cartoon and Garth Ennis' possible return to Marvel Comics were among the topics of discussion during Marvel's Next Big Thing panel at Emerald City Comicon.
They are Marvel's top flight talent and the "Architects" of the Marvel U's future, but on Saturday in Seattle they were panelists subjected to a flurry of questions from an eager audience.
On Saturday afternoon, C.B. Cebulski brought together some of the Marvel Universe's finest for a Q and A session with fans. Panelists included Hickman, Fraction, Bendis, Sankovitch and Brubaker.
Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR has an exclusive first look at "Ultimate Comics Spider-Man" #155 by Brian Michael Bendis and guest artist Chris Samnee. "The Death of Spider-Man" prologue issue hits stores March 9.
Augie looks at this week's release of Bendis and Oeming's OGN "Takio" and likes what he sees. Also, join him on a trip back 20 years for the first issue of an upstart comics magazine not named "Wizard."
Tim considers narrative voice in mainstream comics and comes up with five thoughts that may redefine the way we look at the relationship between art and writing. Or maybe it's just an excuse to write about the Hulk...
The team behind a defining run on "Daredevil," and the ambitious "Spider-Woman" reunite for "Moon Knight" in May. Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev held a press call Thursday afternoon, and CBR was there.
Marvel has released a teaser image for Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev's "Moon Knight" series incorporating aspects of Spider-Man, Wolverine and Captain America and saying "All the Avengers You'll Ever Need."
Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Ultimate Comics Spider-Man" #153. Brian Michael Bendis, Sara Pichelli and David Lafuente present "Death of Spider-Man: Prelude" on February 9.
Marvel has released Ed McGuinness' variant cover for "Ultimate Comics Spider-Man" #157, the issue featuring the biggest story point of the "Death of Spider-Man" story arc.
Marvel has released a new seven-page preview of Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming's all-ages graphic novel "Takio," which is due in stores March 2 under the creator-owned Icon imprint.
Brian Michael Bendis is set to tell two very different âNew Avengersâ stories with three different artists. We spoke with him about his plans for the series, including a tale that unfolds through Nick Fury's past and present.
Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR has exclusive previews of "Avengers" #9 by Brian Michael Bendis and John Romita, Jr., and "Captain America" #614 by Ed Brubaker and Butch Guice. Both are in stores January 26.
Ultimate Spider-Man is in for the fight of his life - a fight that'll have consequences for the entire Ultimate line. We spoke Brian Michael Bendis about the âDeath of Spider-Man" and got an exculsive look at art! UPDATED
Marvel Comics has unveiled two new covers from the upcoming "Death of Spider-Man" set to hit the Ultimate Marvel Universe in early 2011, one by Spidey artist Mark Bagley and the other by Leinil Francis Yu.
Marvel has released an advance look at "New Avengers" #9 by series writer Brian Michael Bendis and guest artists Mike Deodato and Howard Chaykin. The issue, featuring a cover by Deodato, hits stores February 9.
Chad Nevett gave the final chapter of "Avengers Prime" a 3.5 star review, calling Brian Michael Bendis and Alan Davis' Asgardian finale "just about as thrilling a superhero comic as youâre likely to find this month."
This March, Mark Bagley returns to "Ultimate Spider-Man," not to praise Peter Parker, but to bury him. CBR spoke with the artist about the upcoming "Death of Spider-Man" storyline and his Marvel Comics future.
We look back at the year that was on CBR TV through incredible kazoo performances and more than a few hilarious screw ups, with appearances by LeVar Burton, Simon Pegg, Corey Feldman, Jonathan Ross, Didio, Morrison, Bendis, & many more!
Marvel Comics has released cover art for "Ultimate Comics Spider-Man" #153 and 154 by Ed McGuinness and Steve McNiven, part of the "Death of Spider-Man" story arc on sale in February, 2011.
Courtesy of Marvel Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Avengers Prime" #5, written by Brian Michael Bendis, illustrated by Alan Davis and covered by Davis and Arthur Adams. The epic concludes January 5, 2011.
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Nebraska's Caroline Flynn is one of 20 players who will represent the U.S. Under-23 Women's National Team when it travels to England from May 28-June 8 for the four-team U-23 Women's Nordic Tournament.
Nebraska's Caroline Flynn was invited to the United States Under-23 Women's National Team Camp.
Lincoln, Neb. --- The Nebraska soccer team finished its spring season on Saturday night against former Big 12 foe Colorado at Barbara Hibner Stadium in front of 857 fans. Senior Caroline Flynn scored Nebraska's only goal of the night in the Huskers' 3-1 loss to Colorado.
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Not too late to get a piece of Pulse
Jennifer Dennis 110000CSRM firstname.lastname@example.com Tags:  service_management pulse08 roadshow tour pulse world 1,566 Visits
Pulse has passed, but if you missed the big show in Orlando you can still get a piece of the pie. The IBM Service Management World Tour is coming to a city near you this summer. Check out Bob Pickard's ISM blog and then you can register to attend on the ISM World Tour Page.
According to Bob, the Tour is "a perfect follow-on to Pulse", " a series of hard-hitting one-day events held in smaller settings where you can get some serious face-to-face time with service management gurus" that "delivers in-depth presentations on the latest IBM solutions and approaches in service management, storage management, enterprise asset management, and System z."
If you can't make it out to one of the ISM World Tour dates, you can download most of the Pulse 2008 presentations from http://www-306.ibm.com/software/tivoli/pulse08/.
And if that just won't satisfy your craving for more Pulse, something very sweet is on the way!
To find out what it is, check back on The Pulse Website or this Pulse blog very soon.
How many service management practitioners does it take . . .
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For one heckuva party in Orlando, Florida?
Down in Austin, Texas, where this humble blogger is from, we like to sometimes quote our beloved local entertainers like Stevie Ray Vauhgn, who sang, "If the house is a rockin', don't bother knockin, come on in!" So was the house of Pulse rockin'? You bet your boots it was! And folks just kept comin' on in all day long. Take a look at the attendance statistic from our little Pulse party in the Everglades:
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Hey there - if you had a great time at Pulse or think we can improve something for 2009 - anything - we want to know!
Please take time to complete all session and conference evaluation forms so that we can use your comments and suggestions to deliver dynamic, innovative conferences and events in the future. You can access all the evaluation forms by pointing your browser to:
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Meet some of our Business Partners with those funny red logos on their Pulse booths
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If you were at the Pulse 2008 conference and visited the Expo floor, you may have seen big red button logos with the words "IBM Tivoli Accredited Business Partner" on some of our Business Partner booths. You can get glimpses of these logos in the top right corner of the pictures below.
So what does this logo mean? It means that IBM recognizes those IBM Business Partners who are committed to helping mid-market businesses optimize their operations and network infrastructures via systems management, asset protection, data recovery and more with tailored Tivoli solutions. Often, these Business Partners are our front-line local experts and heroes who provide services in solution assessment, customization, deployment, training and support.
I had the pleasure of informally chatting with some of these heroes while at the Pulse conference and hearing their stories about Lance Armstrong, John Wood, tigers, Hummers, talent recruitment videos, awards, and heart-stopping Pulse acoustics.
Thank you to the folks above who warmly shared their stories at Pulse and the lBM Business Partners with the Tivoli Deployment Accreditation who help Tivoli deliver on its promise and commitment to provide value to our mid-market clients.
You can find more of these pictures on our Flickr group in pool or slideshow modes.
Take classes you missed at Pulse at a 20% discount
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Did you miss a an education opportunity at Pulse because it conflicted with something else you wanted to attend, was booked, or maybe you just slept in too late? Not to worry! You can choose from over a dozen of our most popular courses across the Tivoli curriculum. Pulse attendees are also eligible for a 20% discount. Look for the email in your inbox, read the terms and conditions, and follow the instructions. Click here for more information: http://www-304.ibm.com/jct03001c/services/learning/ites.wss/us/en?pageType=page&c=a0015976
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Hooked on Hootie! And loving every moment!
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Yes, I blatantly admit it! I am one of those annoying people you hate who plays the same CD over and over and over and over again all day until you scream, "Will you please change that thing???" And I respond with, "Why?" So, what have I been listening to all day? Yup, Hootie! As I was uploading live videos from their performance at the Pulse conference, I discovered Hootie & the Blowfish has their Live in Charleston concert automatically playing on their official Web site.
I've always been a Hootie fan. My favorite songs were "Hold my hand," "Let her cry," and "Time." However, after Pulse, now I have some new favorites: "I hope I don't fall in love with you," "Desert Mountain Showdown, " and "Hey Sister Pretty." And, of course, their Pulse encore, "Keep your Hands to yourself," was pretty rocking.
I didn't realize, until Al Zollar's introduction of the band at Pulse, that they have a Foundation that benefits children of South Carolina through education and supporting school music programs nationwide. How cool is that?
So I told you mine, what's your favorite Hootie song? Do you have a Hootie story at Pulse to tell? Share it with the online Pulse community. If you're not already a community member, make sure to follow these instructions for contributing content to the ibm.com community environment.
My special thanks to the anonymous gentleman who took some of the Hootie pictures below because I was too small to get above the crowd. :)
Finding and sharing Pulse presentations
On a practical note, for those who've been asking me lately, if you're looking for Pulse presentations after the conference, see my blog on instructions for finding and sharing presentations.
Wow! Look at all this press on Pulse!
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You know there is a ton more - too much to list here - but this gives you a great idea of the buzz about Pulse out there. Enjoy!
"The additional IBM resources, in the form of developers, software engineers and industry experts, which we were able to add to the Maximo 7.1 development effort, meant delivering to our customers a more comprehensive offering, sooner," Bill Sawyer, vice president of Maximo Operations at IBM Tivoli Software, said in a statement. -- New York Times
On HP's US$13.9 billion EDS buy: They have to build their business on their own. Their profile is not our profile. They don't have our profile of hardware, software or services. They are a different company: big PC business, printer business, supplies business. It's a very different business than ours. -- NetworkWorld
The new Service Assurance Solution provides greater visibility and control across multi-technology, multi-vendor networks, enabling service providers to better isolate and deal with performance issues, which lowers support costs and improves overall service. -- Inc.com
Nortel Networks Ltd. (NYSE/Toronto: NT - message board), meanwhile, has teamed up with IBM (well, who hasn't?) to target carriers looking to better manage their VOIP services. Basically, Nortel is combining its professional services capabilities with IBM's Tivoli Netcool Carrier VoIP Manager. (Try saying that five times really fast after three Mojitos -- it's hard!) -- Light Reading
"Now, having prior knowledge that Hootie would deliver the musical sendoff sparked some anticipation for the event. Surely it would provide a just reward for a week of hard work and glad-handing with colleagues, partners, and customers from abroad.I just had no idea that the 90-plus minute tour through Hooties portfolio of No. 1s would send me down a trail of sweet memories of my beloved alma mater. It did that and much more. -- Bonesville.net
Network World: IBM's stealth work on application management
Bonesville.net:A little Hootie for the soul helps
Computer Business Review: IBM launches new application security software
eBizQ: IBM's identity management becomes user-centric: HP's identity management exit strategy
Environmental Leader: IBM Releases Slew Of Efficiency, Carbon Management Tools
Computer Business Review: IBM introduces new data center energy management software
Ovum: Going green: the emerging software opportunity
Light Reading: Major Vendors Kiss OSS
MediaCaster: New Service Assurance Architecture at TELUS
B/OSS: TELUS Taps Alcatel-Lucent's ReachView to Deploy Netcool
TechTarget: IBM Tivoli Pulse: Tivoli product updates and cloud confusion
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Carlos Beltran has declined a qualifying offer from the Cardinals.
Adam Lind went 4-for-4 with two homers and six RBI to help propel the Mariners past the A's 13-3 on Wednesday.
Leonys Martin left Wednesday's game against the A's with a tweaked left hamstring.
David Freese went 1-for-3 with a go-ahead, two-run homer in the fifth inning in Wednesday's 5-4 comeback win over the Diamondbacks.
Carlos Gomez (ribs) hit a solo home run in a rehab game Wednesday night with Double-A Corpus Christi.
Dustin Pedroia (hamstring) said that he will play against the Rockies on Thursday.
Jonny Gomes told WEEI's Rob Bradford that he is not retiring.
Mark Teixeira is scheduled to receive a cortisone shot for his renewed neck discomfort.
Russell Martin finally busted out of his power slump and hit a pair of homers in Wednesday's win over the Yankees.
On the possibility of optioning the struggling Shelby Miller to Triple-A Reno, Diamondbacks GM Dave Stewart said Wednesday, "We want to get him on track the best way we can."
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ieTalks! – Career Changes; What's your next step?
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ieTalks! is an exciting new events series open to all students across IE where people with common interests can come together in an interactive forum to share their experiences, and feed off of each other's points of view in an intimate setting outside the classroom.
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Figuring out what you want out of life – whether it be on a personal or professional level - can be quite the challenge. Some people end up doing what they had always dreamed of right from the start, while others have to open more than one door to discover their true calling.
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"Royals Fans Got Talent" auditions set for February 11
The Royals will hold the third annual "Royals Fans Got Talent" auditions on Saturday, February 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium. Bands, choirs, groups, musicians and individual singers are invited to audition for national anthem and seventh-inning stretch opportunities during the 2012 season.
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Ardie's 9News feature to air Feb. 7-8
Ardie Besse's 9News interview with Kevin Torres will be featured on the Storytellers segment on KUSA Channel 9 at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, and 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. The program will also air at 9 p.m. Friday on Channel 20, KTVD.
It was postponed from Jan. 31-Feb. 1 due to the up-to-date weather stories.
More business moves noted
Two businesses swapped places last week when Veronica Marroquin purchased the former Ardie's Beauty Barr building at 235 S. Campbell. Veronica's Hair & Nail Salon opened Monday morning, Feb. 3 in its new home, relocating from 145 E. Denver.
In the meantime, Ron Koch moved his shop, "Ron's," from the front of Ardie's building to 145 E. Denver St.
Marroquin worked at Ardie's for four years and went on her own nine years ago. In addition to herself, operators at her new location are Debby Banaka, Jane Zink, Annie Stephens, Megan Gerk, Jennifer Young (facials) and Andrea Hershfeldt (massages).
Marroquin said eventually she plans to remodel to open up the front of the shop and to sell retail product there. She also plans to have a tanning bed and offer spray-on tanning in the future.
In the back of Veronica's, the east end, Josie Murray will be opening a new business called "So Loving It." It will feature party supplies and items for special occasions.
Holyoke Enterprise February 6, 2014