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Swagbucks (also known as S-Bucks) are digital coupons or virtual currency that can be gained and spent on their official website. The S-bucks can be spent on many different rewards ranging from magazine subscriptions, gift cards to popular stores and online service.
You can even get rewards such as tablets or MP3 Players if you have enough S-bucks, in many ways it free online shopping.
Below I'll highlight the process of gaining S-bucks
You get paid in S-bucks to perform certain task like taking surveys, doing polls, watching quick videos and more. It is free to join and you will want to download the S-buck toolbar, you earn 1 S-buck just for logging in through the toolbar. They have a daily poll. That is a easy buck to earn.
Another way to earn bucks is to do NOSO. That stands for No Obligation Special Offers. You can click SKIP on each offer til you see a code. These offer short clips to watch and enter codes. You can earn a S-buck or two here.
They also offer surveys. Click on Trusted Survey's daily and check them out. You have to qualify for each survey. So some may not need you. Just for searching for certain items you can earn S-bucks, however there is a limit to how many you can earn daily. So check their site for all the details.
There is also a device called a Swidget that helps you find Swagcodes. Swagcodes are unique codes that cannot be shared. You enter your swagcodes in the designated box.
Ultimately, your goal is to accumulate lots of S-bucks and to redeem them for great gift cards, cash, ect.
You can check out the Swag store to see all the reward options that you can qualify for. You can earn 10 SB for every coupon you print and redeem. Even on your birthday you can earn 50 SB as there gift to you.
There is another feature called Tasks, in many ways it is like a scavenger hunt as it takes time searching but you can earn 16 SB. They have hourly winners. So something is always going on. Keep checking in on your account, it's so easy to earn. Friday's they have extra SB for searches. So always check your inbox.
Like anything, getting S-bucks will require some effort to be used to gain more and more S-bucks. However, even if you log on once a day for a few minutes you can still stockpile lots of points over time. These bucks can then be traded for gift cards to stores you frequently shop at or restaurants you eat at.
In many ways these S-bucks are indeed like a virtual currency. They also have Trade-In for items like video game systems or other items you may have. Also be sure to invite your friends to join, as when they win searches, so do you.
You can join or find out more about them at the following location: www.swagbucks.com
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Taking inspiration from Japanese animated heroes like Astro Boy, Disney have created their own spin on the genre with their upcoming actioner Big Hero 6.
Based on a manga-influenced title from Marvel Comics, it follows Hiro, a teenage inventor living in San Fransokyo – a fictional amalgam of Tokyo and Northern California. After he stumbles upon a criminal plot involving microbots, he puts together a superhero team along with his inflatable robot, Baymax.
Take a look at this first trailer:
By the looks of this preview, Baymax is going to be adorably awesome new character in the vein of Wall-E.
Big Hero 6 comes hot on the heels of Disney's Wreck-It Ralph and Frozen, whose successes they'll be looking to emulate. The film features the voice talents of Genesis Rodriguez, T.J. Miller, and Alan Tudyk – the former Firefly star who has appeared in all of Disney's recent animated movies.

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Rated 5 out of 5 by KimberK Love this Table! I was looking for something classic, that you don't see in every big box store and in every other back yard. This was the perfect choice. It was easy to put together and is beautiful, sturdy and well made! June 28, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by HauteHomemaker Patio Transformation This was not only the most affordable route to give our patio a facelift, but by far the most attractive. We have gotten such great feedback on how our backyard looks like a magazine ad! Stylish and upscale. May 26, 2015
Rated 5 out of 5 by tmelendez Love it, as described Great color, good structure. It's just as pictured. A good purchase for the price. September 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by KatB Fabulous! I have been looking for a wood patio set for months. The Catalina table and side & arm chairs are wonderful! Easy to put together, sturdy and comfortable. Plenty of seat room. The price is exceptional. Highly recommend. April 23, 2014
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A BABY grand piano which was an 'heirloom' for a Dutch family was due to be the centrepiece in a Barnsley cafe - until it disintegrated into a pile of of splinters.
Sara's Flowers and Teas on Pitt Street in the town centre is used by charity Creative Recovery for small concerts and charity events, and the charity said it would be great if a piano could be brought in.
Proprietor Sara Headley and her Dutch partner Jan Veenkamp travelled to Holland to collect a beautiful baby grand piano from Jan's mother's house, as she was going into a home.
"She was absolutely thrilled it was going to come here, and be played again. She used to be a musician but she hadn't played for years.
"We hired a van, and went over, just as we started to move it, it just fell apart, absolutely disintegrated.
"We think that whoever moved it for her when she moved house a few years ago must have damaged it."
Local poet and volunteer for Creative Recovery Jo Brook contacted the Chronicle to ask if she could put out an appeal for anyone willing to donate a piano.
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Mountain Warehouse, a leading online retailer of outdoor and travel products is selling a huge range clothing, accessories & equipment for skiing, hiking, camping, travelling and trekking at competitive prices. You can find a wide selection of items across many categories including Ski Salopettes & Ski Pants, Thermals & Baselayers, Ski Jackets, Ski Accessories, Outdoor Clothing, Snow Boots, Waterproof Trousers, Waterproof Jackets, Walking Shoes, Hiking Boots, Rucksacks, Sleeping Bags, Tents, Festival Gear, Travel Clothing, Camping Accessories, Backpacks & Travel Bags, Lightweight Tents, Lightweight Sleeping Bags and Travel Towels – all with fantastic deals. Mountain Warehouse brings discount promotions & sale events through out the year and now offering a huge clearance sale, buy one get one free offer, free UK delivery on orders over £50 and more. Find top quality sports equipment, sports clothing & accessories and loads of travel & outdoor products at Mountain Warehouse and save more when you shop online as well as earn extra cashback until the 4th of December, 4% instead of the usual 3.5%. Some of the top clearance deals are:
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|Chart of the Day: Main Risk for US Banks? European Banks
By RiskReversal.com MAR 22, 2013 1:25 PM
The European financial system has been the source of fears of contagion over the past three years. This time around, US financials are not concerned.
Over the past two years, the US financials have moved in the same broad trend as European financials, even if the magnitude of the moves were different (European banks sold off more and rallied less). I've shown with arrows the two major selloffs and two major rallies over the past two years.
But a major divergence has occurred since January 2013. That's the "boy who cried wolf" divergence, as US market participants choose to ignore Europe in 2013, even as European banks have started to sell off on fears about the periphery once again. The European financial system has been the source of fears of contagion over the past three years. This time around, US financials are not concerned.
US financials have had one piece of good news after another to start 2013, and if you disregard the European stress, the sector seems poised for outperformance the entire year. But some wily traders like those at the Macro Man blog think, "This creates a more dangerous environment for markets as complacency levels with respect to Europe are at levels not seen since for some time." Should be an interesting month ahead of us.
This item by Enis Taner was originally published on RiskReversal.com.
More from RiskReversal.com:
Chart of the Day – Oracle of $ORCL
Chart of the Day – Whither $NFLX ?
Chart of the Day – The Shifting Moods of $FB


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Navy head coach Stefanie Pemper spoke with the Patriot League before the season about being two-time defending champion.
Jan. 10, 2013
CENTER VALLEY, Pa. - With the start of Patriot League play coming in just two days, teams are taking stock in how the first halves of their respective seasons have gone. The most important two month stretch begins Saturday, as each squad has 14 conference games and - they hope - three tournament wins in their future as they strive for the ultimate goal: The 2012-13 Patriot League Championship and accompanying NCAA Tournament berth.
In October the Patriot League spoke with each of the League's eight head coaches about their expectations for the upcoming season. How have the expectations been approached so far? Fans can take a look back at the eight videos in the YouTube playlist below and judge for themselves.
By clicking on the playlist, you can watch all eight videos in their entirety, starting with American head coach Matt Corkery and continuing on through each school alphabetically. In addition, a ninth video at the end of the playlist is a video feature highlighting the exceptional junior class in the Patriot League this season.


text: Market Research for Tablet Segmentation. 18 million The number of tablets sold in 2010. The tablet market forecast in 2015 is 242 Million. US - Tablets outsell Notebooks by 2013. Android Tablets, poor sales to date. i.MX Platforms: Your Interface to the World - Target Markets. Breadth of Applications - Platform Scalability & Flexibility - Simplified Solutions Development.http://business.wesrch.com/wiki-2121-the-enterprise-mobile-security-problem-bring-your-own-device-byod


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Things to see and do - Sandanski
Leaving for Bulgaria
Todorov Square :
Nearby tourist sites
Nearby hotels
Hotel Deva from26 €Book
Sveti Georgi Hotel from18 €Book
Sokol Hotel from18 €Book
Todorov Square
Todorov Square : Michelin's recommendations
Todorov Square is probably the most pleasant place in the spa town of Sandanski. It is lined with flower-decked café terraces, overlooking the vast Sveti Vrach Park (Holy Healers). The rather basic municipal baths are also located here. If you prefer a more Western kind of comfort, you can take the waters in the thermal baths at the pyramid-shaped Sandanski Interhotel standing in the park, in front of you.
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nibTranslate is a little Cooca application that provides a graphical front end to nibtool, Apples command line application for nib manipulation. It allows translation and generation of multiple nib files using a single translation dictionary for each language. nibTranslate is based on mmalcom Crawfords iTranslate application.
For an introduction on the whole topic, please read mmalcoms article "Internationalizing Cocoa applications" on www.stepwise.org
What's New
Version 1.2:
- Adds compatibility with ibtool installation path contained in Xcode 4.3
- Works around a problem with wrong 'bordered' button attribute in localized Mac .xib or .nib files.
- Double-clicking on a line in the "Occurences" table now opens the corresponding source file
- Improves handling of unreadable .xib and .strings files
- Saves custom toolbar configuration
- More minor bug & typo fixes
- Mac OS X 10.6.6 or later
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This post might fit in better among the diaries, but I don't want to post a diary that didn't require individual research on my part and is simply manipulating data from what would be the diary below it. If one of the mods wants to move this to the diaries, that's fine by me, I just don't presume to start there, given the circumstances.
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Last week I traveled to Belize City as one of the facilitators for an International Triathlon Union (ITU) Level I Coach Education Course. I consider it a tremendous honor to be chosen to be an instructor for coach education courses around the world.
As soon as the report is posted on the ITU website, I'll post a link here. That link will contain more information about the course itself. Coach education is part of ITU's world-wide effort Sport Development portfolio.
Participants included Aesha Garel, Giovanni Alamilla, Jamie Usher and Peter Castillo from Belize. Maria Shakira Gooding and Quanah Patino from Trinidad. Felix Molina came from Mexico and Brett Petersen traveled from the U.S.A. Course facilitators were Rodrigo Milazzo from Brazil and myself.
As a special privilege, we were invited to do the swim practical session at a private island owned by Victor Foreman's family for 50 years. Named Forman Isles, this small two-acre island is home base for the family lobster fishing business. Not an easy business, as they have to defend their livelihood against thieves, hurricanes and sharks.
Luckily, we didn't encounter thieves, hurricanes or sharks. You can see in the photos below that the group enjoyed the beautiful water, Peter tried out fishing, Aesha found sea urchins, Rodrigo found a lobster hiding in a conch shell and Maria was able to capture the group having fun.
I'm a lucky dog to meet such smart and wonderful people ~
Above, back row left to right: Peter, Felix, Brett, Rodrigo, and Giovanni. Front row left to right: Jaime, Quanah and Aesha.
Peter doing fishing with a throw line - spool stowed on his head.
Aesha finds sea urchins.
Rodrigo shows a lobster living in a conch shell.
Island owner Victor Foreman shows the jawbone of a shark. (A Nurse Shark?)
Maria Shakira Gooding smiling big for the camera.
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Paul Martin's has a great happy hour. If you find yourself in El Segundo with your wallet (apologies if you didn't get the semi-obscure Tribe Called Quest reference), you should stop in there.
For $4 you can choose from four cocktails, four glasses of wine and four appetizers. Genius? Yes. Beer drinkers? Sorry. Good excuse to put your pinkie up and accept that you are drinking a pink drink. Very 'Sex and the City.' Somewhat emasculating, maybe, but for $4, don't complain, okay?
Only downfall is the timing. Happy hour only goes until 6pm.
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EFI Miscellaneous Subclass Specification v0.9
Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI Miscellaneous Subclass Specification
This specification defines the core code that is required for an implementation of the miscellaneous data hub subclass of the Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI (hereafter referred to as the "Framework"). This specification does the following:
• Describes the basic components of the miscellaneous data hub subclass and miscellaneous subclass data records
• Provides code definitions for type and record definitions for the miscellaneous subclass that are architecturally required by the Intel® Platform Innovation Framework for EFI Architecture Specification
• Provides examples of the data records for the miscellaneous subclass
This specification complies with the System Management BIOS (SMBIOS) Reference Specification, version 2.3.4.
Data Structure Descriptions
Intel® processors based on 32-bit Intel® architecture (IA-32) are "little endian" machines. This distinction means that the low-order byte of a multibyte data item in memory is at the lowest address, while the high-order byte is at the highest address. Processors of the Intel® Itanium® processor family may be configured for both "little endian" and "big endian" operation. All implementations designed to conform to this specification will use "little endian" operation.
In some memory layout descriptions, certain fields are marked reserved. Software must initialize such fields to zero and ignore them when read. On an update operation, software must preserve any reserved field.
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A Message from the Devic Master at San Onofre, CA (March, 2009)
Those who have experienced abusive relationships with regards to the disrespect of the Feminine principle, their experiences of healing, and standing in their power, are now being used as a proxy in the process of redeeming the matter of the planet that holds these old imprints of abuse and disrespect of this sacred principle. So all who experience these abusive relationships, act as a proxy as they transform those energy dynamics within themselves, they are acting as a proxy for the energies to be transformed where they are held within the planetary structure. The ancient wisdom of the Feminine, that of being in harmony with Nature, of understanding natural ways of healing, of intuitive knowing, has been repressed and long forgotten as the Feminine principle went into hiding and was depressed. However, there have always been those on the planet who have held that wisdom within their cellular memory, to keep that flame alive. They are the Temple Keepers, the priestesses of old, who have maintained an unbroken vibration of the ancient wisdom.
These Temple Keepers are being guided to attend their stations at this time as the Feminine temples of the Earth re-emerge. It is a time to awaken to the awareness of who you really are and the role you have to play in this planetary transition. You will find that there are things you remember encoded into your body as wisdom, not from books or learned knowledge. In times past, the archives of ancient teachings were held within certain rocks, acting as record keepers. There are many now who are accessing these records, and more will come as the Feminine energies become more fully available on the planet. Allow yourselves to trust your guidance and knowledge at this time. The new teachings for the planet will be awakened through this type of Feminine knowledge, as living libraries (vs. books) as the ancient Lemurian temples begin to arise again. Temple keepers will be able to be perceived by more people as their own inner wisdom is revealed to them. It will be of great service in these times ahead. The net of light encircling the planet creates safe place for this re-emergence.
The women who hold this energy are the midwives, who within themselves hold the safe space allowing these temples to resurface. As these temples arise, ancient understandings, ways of living that were lost, that are in harmony with the earth, will suffuse the grids with that consciousness so as to be available to the masses. All this seeps through the grids of the earth (like a liquid information of light) to become available to designers, teachers, engineers, and those who can implement the plans for the new template. The Temple Keepers must come first to prepare the space for the re-emergence of these ancient store houses of wisdom. In the times ahead, the standard operating procedure -- the ways things have been done in the past -- won't be effective anymore. This will mean that humanity will develop new ways of adapting. The grids which are emerging hold the new template, and those of you in this work are helping to hold the energy for that to happen. This is an important time for those of you who are performing this role. The key task now is to live the truth of who you really are. This is your time! NOW is your time. Assume the mantle you have been given. The conditioning of the world has caused you to determine your value by what you do, and that can be confusing as it is not a true reflection of your worth. HOLD ONTO WHO YOU REALLY ARE! Your being touches people and ripples out to affect others in ways in which you are unaware. Who you ARE and the awareness you hold, exists on other dimensions, as there are whole civilizations on other levels that live in harmony and according to principles of love. You hold this truth in your very being, remembering this way of being. By living the truth of who you are, you act as Sirens, luring people to this awareness of this other way of being and living.
The old ways will no longer produce fruit. They are like sterile seeds. Certain frequencies of the population will not be able to reproduce in coming times-other ways of the past, greed etc, will not thrive. Inversely, ideas which are aligned with this new an emerging template will thrive. Don't loose hope by looking at the outer. This is the time which you came for, this is why you were called, THIS is your time! Time to shift gears from hiding and camoflouging who you are, as you adapted to a world which wasn't indigenous to you. It is time to come out openly and live the truth of your being. The knowledge you collectively hold of this other way of living is not from the mind. You came in with this awareness already encoded into your DNA. As such, you know there are other possibilities for this planet, because on some level you've already experienced it as a lived reality. You are here to anchor that knowing, that this paradise exists. You are holding this vibration as the template of the New Earth, but it is not "new" to us, it is where you came from."
Economic situation: This time now is like a false spring. Blooms have come onto the tree, and a sense of optimism, but there is a cold snap coming which will cause the blooms to fall. There is still disintegration/dismanting yet to come that is necessary before people are ready to let go of their attachment to the old system. Right now its like retreading an old tire. The changes being made are still in efforts to salvage the old systems. It is not true change yet. What will be needed are the new systems is based on love, service, cooperation, goodwill, and brotherhood. People aren't hurting enough yet to reach deep into themselves to access these qualities. Life won't support efforts to retreat to the past. The dark overlords haven't given up, simply retreated to regroup. The contrived mortgage crisis was brought on those manipulating the planet all along in an effort to put people into a state of fear. They have another card to play. They will not succeed. The plan is there on the mental plane, but it will not succeed. There are too many on the planet now who are vibrating at a higher frequency, that the plans to bring humanity into submission through fear will not succeed. Instead, it will likely propel humanity to reach for and demand new alternatives.
Obama is being worked with, protected and guided. The prayers of millions have allowed him to be surrounded by Beings who are helping him to keep his vision and integrity amid the climate of dark forces which are prevalent in his environment. He has been "chosen" by higher beings to lead America into its destiny. Michelle is his shakti, and he recognizes this (though he would use another term.) This is the first couple in American political history to demonstrate this type of co-creative union. They are anchoring the archetype of balance and respect of a co-creative partnership. Those of us who remember another way of how life can be lived, need to take care that our consciousness is anchored in the new template, the new paradigm. Watch with detachment the changes ahead as it does not affect you or where your consciousness resides. In the moment each decision will be known. Don't project too far out into the future. The farther you go out in time the more confused you will become. Be comfortable living in the moment. The danger, if you could call it that, now is that you have lived so long with a foot in each world, that you need to remember where your true home is. Move into who you are. No more camoflough. As the next economic wave hits, dig into the goodness within.
Learn to tap into this vast resource of goodness within, of the human heart. The new currency coming is a "currency" of love. The institutions built with this currency will be untouched, others will crumble that are based on greed, power, lust. In one to two years, there will be a simultaneous decline of the existing economy, alonside the emergence of new ideas and ways of relating to one another. It is debatable whether or not money as you know it will survive in this system as so much of the existing structure will not be there. Even we cannot project too far out into the future as there are still choices that humanity has to make which affects which path of outcome will manifest. So make your plans month to month, rather than long term right now. There is very little other than your own resource which is your currency. WHO you are will appreciate in value as others appreciate who you are! And even more so as we enter the new paradigm humanity will need people who know the path and the terrain.Channelled by : Christan Hummel


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It's always better in Texas with Something Sweeter
By Candis Terry
The men in Texas are hard to resist . . .
Seattle event planner Allison Lane is an expert at delivering the perfect wedding—even if she might not exactly believe in the whole "'til death do us part" thing. When her father decides to tie the knot with a woman he barely knows, Allison heads to Sweet, Texas, to make sure his new honey is the real deal. What she didn't expect to find at the local honky-tonk was a sexy Southern man as bent on charming her pants off as he is on blowing her "true love doesn't exist" theory all to hell.
And they always promise . . .
Veterinarian, former Marine, and Sweet's favorite playboy Jesse Wilder takes one look at Allison and knows she's a handful of trouble he can't deny. But even after a sizzling kiss and obvious mutual attraction, it seems Allison has no such problem. When Jesse uncovers her sweet side, can he crush his playboy image, melt her cynical heart, and change her mind about taking a trip down the aisle?
Candis Terry was born and raised near the sunny beaches of Southern California and now makes her home on an Idaho farm. She's experienced life in such diverse ways as working in a Hollywood recording studio to scooping up road apples left by her daughter's rodeo queening horse to working as a graphic designer. Only one thing has remained constant: Candis' passion for writing stories about relationships, the push and pull in the search for love, and the security one finds in their own happily ever after. Though her stories are set in small towns, Candis' wish is to give each of her characters a great big memorable love story rich with quirky characters, tons of fun, and a happy ending. For more, please visit www.candisterry.com.


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Adaptations, Alterations, Revisions
A recent article in The New York Times by Melena Ryzik focuses on the revision processes of a few writers, all nominated for the best adapted screenplay. Most of the time and especially in Oscar season, reviewers and audiences tend to narrow in on the finished product. Occasionally, we are given glimpses of the film in production or pre-production, but mainstream media usually casts the spotlight on the completed work or its actors. Ryzik illuminates the realm without glamour that every artist is familiar with: revision. Ryzik adds some charming anecdotes along the way. Well worth a read.


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So you've been struck by the business muse and put your idea into motion. Rewards come by money considerable enough to parlay this idea into an actual, functioning entity. Excitement runs abound, but your knowledge regarding commerce is considerably cloudy. Annd… you'd be surprised just how often the everyday adult gives back into his and her weary, daily grind in lieu of a workable entrepreneurial plan simply due to the lack of corporate by-law wisdom. When resources are abundant, I find that a tremendous shame. While we're not expected to be a living business Laywer, Banker, Salesman, and Consultant all balled into one, we can certainly begin research with one simple question:
Should I form a Corporation or an LLC? It's a common question among business owners and one that deserves careful consideration. While both are excellent choices for personal liability protection, each structure offers its own set of distinct advantages. Choosing the right one for your company depends on your particular business, operational needs, and tax strategy.
1. Wider Recognition
The American Corporation has been around as long as entrepreneurialism itself. It enjoys wide recognition and acceptance as a legal entity everywhere in the United States. In contrast, the LLC is a relatively new entity, and although recognized as a legitimate business structure, it still experiences occasional business restrictions in a handful of states. Therefore, should you choose this option for your own business entity, make certain you educate yourself upon the relevant laws applicable to the area in which you will be operating.
2. No Self-Employment Taxes
For many entrepreneurs, one of the most attractive features of the Corporation is the ability to only pay self-employment taxes on salary exclusively, and not on profits. For example, if your corporation earns a total of $60,000 but you pay yourself a salary of $40,000, the remaining $20,000 profit would not be subject to self-employment taxes. This alone saves you over $3,000 per year. LLCs on the other hand are required to pay self-employment taxes on all taxable company income—including salary and profits.
3. Greater Tax Planning Flexibility
Unlike LLCs, traditional C-corporations allow you flexibility to shift corporate income, minimizing your overall tax burden. You have the option, for example, to deduct your own salary as an expense to lower your corporation's total taxable income. You also have the flexibility to decide whether you want to retain any corporate profits for future expenses or to distribute them to shareholders as dividends.
4. Greater Variety of Fringe Benefits
Corporations enjoy a wide variety of fringe benefit plans such as retirement plans, employee stock purchase plans, medical plans and medical reimbursement plans for costs not covered by insurance. While LLCs are also allowed fringe benefits, fewer options exist from which to choose.
1. Minimal Corporate Formalities
LLCs are similar in structure to general partnerships but come with an added benefit of personal liability protection for members. Due to their relative simplicity, LLCs are easily maintained, and require fewer state-mandated formalities than corporations. Whereas Corporations must hold regular Board of Directors and shareholders meetings, keep written corporate minutes, and file annual reports with the state, members of an LLC are not required to hold any such formalities. Furthermore, in many states, LLCs are not even required to file an annual report whatsoever.
2. No Double Taxation
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Tegucigalpa, April 18, 2008.- A cooperation agreement has been reached between implementers the Added Value Project and the Notary Public Ada Leticia Carias, who will be providing legal counseling to the MSME currently participating in the Added Value Project. The objective is to have a contact specialized in legal matters assisting in those procedures required by the MSME incorporated in the project.
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Ms. Carías activities include legal counseling, and she is specialized in the constitution of companies, and in processing licenses and sanitary registries. Her offices are located at Edificio Gómez in Tegucigalpa.
Through this agreement, the MSME's will be able to seek personalized assistance, which will be provided in an efficient manner and according to fair legal fees, any time these MSME need any of the services provided by the legal office.
Once more, by assisting the MSME, the Project projects interest in supporting the country´s agro-industrial sector, not just in the technical aspects, but also legally, in order to meet one of the requirements needed in all export procedures and in the commercialization of products.
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By Ricky Clarke
These two teams never fail to produce boring games, this weekend's games wasn't any different. The game had everything, game finishes, poor ref decisions, fantastic passes and terrible defending. Personally, I think the movement and passing was world class, let me know your thoughts?
Below I've outlined some of the key moments in this game.
Welbeck – Out of position Cahill penalty chance
Ryan Giggs is given way too much on the ball. Welbeck starts his run behind Cahill. It's a poor starting position from Cahill given the amount of time Ryan Giggs has. Welbeck runs across Cahill and exposes Cahill's poor defensive positioning.
Sturridge – Out of position for Rooney penalty
Ryan Giggs is given way too much time on the ball…again. Welbeck's movement inside creates room for Evra to attack. Sturridge is caught the wrong side of Evra, his poor tackle is a result of this starting position.
Evans – Out of position for Torres chance
Jonny Evans starting position is very high given the long ball that's just been played. Evans isn't even looking for Torres, his eyes are 'ball watching', plus Rafael's starting position is way too wide. Torres should have scored!
Luis & Cahill – Out of Position for Hernandez Goal
As the ball is played out wide, Cahill can be seen directing Luis to mark Hernandez. However, with a perfect pass from Giggs, both Chelsea defenders forget to mark and Hernandez finds the seam to finish with a header. Poor positioning from Luis, he's looking forward and should be able to deal with the pressure.
Key Man of the Match
This game exposed some serious defensive mistakes. However, Ryan Giggs was at the center of everything for Manchester United. He made three out of the four passes listed above, and his influence still continiues to help Manchester United achieve results.
The session below outlines developing the 'Killer Pass' like Ryan Giggs.
Ryan Giggs See below his influence on the game.
Developing a Killer Pass
The ability to defend against quick passing and electric movement will test the skills of defenders at any level.
Session Outline
The field is split into three grids with the teams playing 5v5 + gk's.
1. The game always starts with the GK rolling the ball out to an unopposed defender, dropping off into the end zone.
2. The defender can dribble or pass into the middle attacking zone. The defender should be looking to retain possession, but find a pass into a runner attacking the end zone.
3. The blue team can't defend the runner, until the ball has entered the end zone.
4. Off-side rule applies in the end zone.
• Add supporting players to the attacking team.
Coaching Points
• The player in possession, always looking to play forward through seams.
• Movement and support based on ball rotation.
• Cultured passing, curved, chipped and disguised passes in the attacking part of the field.
Ricky Clarke is a USSF 'A' License, USSF Youth License and NSCAA Master Diploma coach. Ricky is the DOC of Mission Valley United, leading several teams to state championships. Ricky also coaches for the Northern California ODP programs and is a state course instructor and NSCAA associate staff coach. Visit his Blog here.


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Wheaties has chosen MVP Adrian Peterson as the face of three limited-edition cereal boxes, the first of which is available in stores this week.
Recently departed Sam's Club president and CEO Brian Cornell is a little like legendary Cleveland Browns running back Jim Brown in that both walked away from their professions at the height of their careers. However, unlike Brown who gave up football for good after his best season ever, no one is expecting Cornell to stay retired.


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Servier and Galapagos inked multiyear partnership worth potentially €260 million (about $348 million) and focused on developing cancer therapeutics against targets discovered by both firms. Under terms of the deal, Galapagos will receive research access payments of €2 million and will be responsible for the discovery and development of new drug candidates.
Servier has an exclusive option to license each small molecule program after preclinical development by its partner and will be responsible for further worldwide (except the U.S.) clinical development, registration, and commercialization for any program it licenses. Galapagos will retain exclusive U.S. development and commercialization rights to resulting products.
Galapagos and Servier already have an ongoing osteoarthritis drug discovery and development alliance, which was initiated in July 2010. Under terms of this deal Galapagos retains exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to any marketed products.
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LOS ANGELES (LALATE EXCLUSIVE) – Has a Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 7 debut date been revealed? The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 7 which will run from fall 2013 to early 2014. But a possible debut date might have been announced to fans by one cast member on Friday, LALATE can exclusively reveal.
RHOA viewers might need to pencil-in the Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 7 debut date for late November 2013, LALATE can reveal. On Friday, one cast member was asked if filming for RHOA had started and if there was any news on premiere date. The cast member replied that season seven would probably start in November 2013 but indicated that they were not sure.
LALATE can report that Bravo this year has been key not to have cast members reveal even possible debut dates. LALATE was the first to report that Bravo had renewed Real Housewives of Miami for a 2013 season, had begun filming with certain cast members, and was expecting a summer debut date. That LALATE exclusive report at the time prompted immediate displeasure from Bravo. In the case of another Bravo spinoff coming this August, LALATE for its exclusive was instructed by an insider not to confirm the show being picked up, filmed, or getting a summer debut date as well.
For now, Bravo has yet to confirm a November 2013 debut date for RHOA. But LALATE can anticipate that RHOA and Married to Medicine would likely return to a late fall lineup for the cable channel.


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Nails and Shoes 'two of my favourite things'
is a grand gallery of dynamic nail designs
posed and photographed with fabulous footwear.
The shoe theme backgrounds form the framework
for all types of nail craftsmanship,
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Nails and Shoes 'two of my favourite things'
show cases freehand and airbrushed nail art,
as well as exhibiting nail extensions.
A publication established to encourage and enthuse.
LOUISE CALLAWAY has drawn from her professional experience within the nail industry, as a successful Nail Salon & Nail Training Academy owner, to bring the belief that dedication to education is the important factor that signifies the desire for development. With the benefit of her abilities and expertise Louise has written a collection of professional nail guide and books. "your imagination is your only limitation"
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By Ben McCormack
ACA went backstage with Human Nature just minutes before the first show of their Australian tour.
Australia's most successful vocal group are back, bigger and better than ever before.
"Being on the road is the best thing we get to do - because you release records - and do all those things - but its all about coming together and putting on a great show - and that's what we got together to do," Andrew said.
It's hard to believe these extraordinary four voices first sang together - eighteen years ago.
Brothers Andrew and Mike Tierney, Phil Burton and Toby Allen went from school boys wearing boater hats and braces to be the biggest selling vocal group in the country.
Just when you'd expect most bands to break up - and go their separate ways Human Nature re-invented themselves, returning to where it all began - with the magic of Motown.
"We've gone through the telling everybody and the boy band phase - as you said - but now we're showing everyone how we got to where we are and that's by listening to this type of music. It really kind of suits us in a way, Phil Tierney
Toby Allen agrees.
"We've been waiting 18 years to wear ruffles and shiny black shoes," he said.
The move to Motown has proven to be gold or rather, platinum for Human Nature.
Human Nature's last two albums have gone nine times platinum.
The fans might be a little older - but tonight - they're all on their feet - loving every minute of this high energy show.
"We've just pulled out all stops for this show - thought we're in the round, we're in the arena - so it's got to be big really," Phil said.
Despite their success, and the album sales Human Nature only won their first ARIA award last year.
"I don't really think we're quite the darlings of the ARIA scene - but you know, that's not a problem at all for us, because the ARIA that we did win last year is the ARIA that counts for us - and that's the one that's voted by the public by them going out and buying the record," Phil said.
Andrew says the band is showing no signs of slowing down.
"We said thank you fans for the first 18 years - and we'll see you for the next 18 - so who knows!"
For ticket and venue details go to the official Human Nature website (above in related links).
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Pocket Change: A band with real "old school" flavor
Sextet reminiscent of classic groups like The Four Tops, The Temps, The Stylistics and The Spinners
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Before the advent of computerized instruments, entertainers relied on a talented band to provide the beat, the harmonies and the essence of their sound. As for their voices, they had to be on the money — distinct, projectable and always in tune. Think back to the 70s — the early days of R&B — when Black bands and their lead vocalists finally began to get real opportunities, quickly illustrating that they were just as good, if not better than whites: Kool & the Gang; Con-Funk-Shun; The Ohio Players, B.T. Express, Slave and the Commodores.
Their contributions to music and to the lives of the Black community are hard to capture in words. However, proof of their influence and the love that Blacks had for their sound and their message is the resurgence of bands that bring the same kind of musicianship to the stage. Take for example one South Florida-based band,
Pocket Change, that was formed in 1994 by Eddie "The Thrill" Carmichael, a drummer and guitarist from the Ft. Lauderdale area. Carmichael has been on the music scene since the late 70s, touring the U.S. and Europe with other groups, scoring several hits and eventually settling down as a studio musician. But he says it was the longing to perform again in front of a live audience that led him to return to the road with his band, Pocket Change.
Other band members include: Otis "Maestro" McCarthy, William "Dollar Bill" Ferguson, "Mean Roy Gene" Phillips, Al "The Rifleman" West and the newest member of the group, Jermaine "JD" Dukes. Each member has an impressive list of credentials and musical achievements in his own right. Together they have developed a chemistry and synchronicity that has endeared them to fans here in Florida and across the U.S. Most of the lead vocals are performed by Phillips and Ferguson — front men who may remind you of pioneers like Sam and Dave but with a more contemporary flair. And the almost effortless blend of the six members is quite rare.
Sounds of romance and boatloads of cool
"We're a show band and so our sets are developed so that anyone — young or old, Black or white — can feel a part of the show," Ferguson said. "We also incorporate some of the steps from The Tops and The Temps and our audiences really love that. We want to take folks back to the days of old when Blacks were jumping to The Miracles' "Love Machine," "Brick House," Parliament/Funkadelic and The Stylistics. We're told by a lot of people that when they close their eyes, it's like hearing the original groups."
What makes Pocket Change stand out other bands that specialize in Motown, funk and soul and keeps them employed — mostly performing at festivals, weddings and corporate-sponsored events? Ferguson says it's because the group prides itself on being professional at all times.
"Four of the six guys in our band can take the lead or rap at anytime with supporting harmony," he added. And we don't use any music tracks or artificial enhancements. We take great care in dressing impeccably — on and off stage. It's the presentation that gets our audiences excited.
Then we hit you with the soundtrack of the 70s. For those who were young back then, those songs remind us of some wonderful moments in our lives. Sometimes it was a chaotic age, with the senseless deaths of King, Malcolm and Kennedy and the Vietnam War. But when you heard songs like "My Girl" you were plugged into 10 million watts of cool. You were free from the cares of the world. That's what Pocket Change represents.
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It is hard to believe that there is a town in Arkansas with such a creative and imaginative name as Hot Springs. You guessed correctly, there are hot springs flowing underneath the town, and they have been used for centuries to draw people to the region who believe in their curative effects. It is even harder to believe that the historic center of this town, although built up over the decades, is part of an American National Park and draws over a million visitors per year to partake in its therapeutic properties.
It all started in 1832 when residents saw how popular the area was getting and sought ways to preserve it by sending a proposal to Congress. In a surprising act, the government responded by designating some of the land as the first reservation created to protect a natural resource. In 1921, it became the nation's 18th national park. In the years that followed, dozens of bathhouses opened one next to the other and the town grew exponentially. However, due to breakthroughs in the field of medicine, the 1950's saw a decline in the use of water therapy and less visitors arrived to the area. Most bathhouses shutdown, although a handful prevailed.
One such prevailing bathhouse is the Buckstaff, which has been in constant operation since 1912. For only $30 today, visitors can receive a therapeutic experience dating back to the Buckstaff's opening day. Options include soaking in a personal whirlpool bathtub, hot and cold pack treatments, sitting in a steam cabinet, and enjoying an enveloping shower. For an additional charge, visitors may also add a relaxing full-body massage.
Although the town of Hot Springs, Arkansas is a fair distance away from just about anywhere, it is worth the trip to soak up in the waters believed to be therapeutic for generations. For more information on visiting Hot Springs National Park, visit the park website at www.nps.gov/hosp. Some of the closed bathhouses on Bathhouse Row have fallen into disrepair and are in need of remodeling. They are currently available for lease from the National Park Service under the Historic Property Leasing Program.


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May 6, 2013
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The second-ranked Alabama women's golf team accomplished another first on Monday when the Southeastern Conference announced the Crimson Tide was the first team in league history to sweep all four of the SEC's major awards.
Junior Stephanie Meadow became the first Alabama women's golfer to win SEC Player of the Year and just the third player in conference history to also win SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year in the same season. Mic Potter was named the SEC Coach of the Year and Emma Talley became the third Tide golfer to earn SEC Freshman of the Year accolades in the past four years. Meadow earned first-team All-SEC while Talley, senior Jennifer Kirby and junior Hannah Collier garnered second-team honors. Talley was also named to the All-Freshman team.
"What a tremendous honor for the league coaches to recognize what our team has accomplished this season," Potter said. "It is great to see our team performing not only on the course but in the classroom."
Meadow, a native of Jordanstown, Northern Ireland, secured the SEC Player of the Year honors with a nine-stroke win at the SEC Championship, becoming the first Alabama player to capture league-medalist honors. She leads the nation with a 71.50-stroke average, has shot par or better in 16 of her 26 rounds and has finished inside the top 10 in eight of nine events.
Meadow was also named the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year honors, joining Tennessee's Violeta Retamoza (2005) and Arkansas' Stacy Lewis (2008) as the only student-athletes to win both Player of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year in the same season. Meadow currently holds a 4.0 grade point average in accounting and has been on the Dean's List at Alabama each semester of her collegiate career.
She also is active in the community with Project Angel Tree, Read Across America and the YMCA, among other activities. It is the fourth straight year and Alabama player has been named SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year with Brooke Pancake winning in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
"Stephanie has been so good all season, and winning the SEC Player of the Year and Scholar-Athlete of the Year is a testament to her hard work and dedication," Potter said. "It also speaks to our outstanding academic staff that is such a resource for our entire team."
Talley became the third golfer in Alabama history to be named SEC Freshman of the Year. Over the course of the season, she compiled a 73.23 average and shot par or better in 12 of her 26 rounds. Talley posted four top-10 finishes and won the PING/ASU Invitational.
"We expected great things from Emma when she arrived," Potter said. "She has done nothing but exceed those expectations, and we are very happy for her."
Potter earned his fifth career SEC Coach of the Year honor after directing his Crimson Tide to the 2013 SEC Women's Golf Championship with a 14-stroke victory. Potter has earned at least a share of the SEC Coach of the Year honor in each of the last four seasons. The win was Alabama's second league crown (2010). The Crimson Tide has won six tournaments this season, breaking the school-record mark of five set in the 2010-11 campaign.
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2013 SEC Women's Golf Awards
SEC Coach of the Year
Mic Potter, Alabama
SEC Golfer of the Year
Stephanie Meadow, Alabama
SEC Freshman of the Year
Emma Talley, Alabama
SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Stephanie Meadow, Alabama
All-SEC Teams
First-Team All-SEC
Stephanie Meadow, Alabama (SEC Championship Medalist)
Camilla Hedberg, Florida
Erica Popson, Tennessee
Emilie Burger, Georgia
Emily Tubert, Arkansas
Ally McDonald, Mississippi State
Kendall Martindale, Vanderbilt
Madelene Sagstrom, LSU
Second-Team All-SEC
Emma Talley, Alabama
Isabelle Lendl, Florida
Manuela Carbajo Ré, Georgia
Gaby Lopez, Arkansas
Lauren Stratton, Vanderbilt
Jennifer Kirby, Alabama
Marta Sanz, Auburn
Hannah Collier, Alabama
SEC All-Freshman Team
Emma Talley, Alabama
Manuela Carbajo Ré, Georgia
Gaby Lopez, Arkansas
Sarah Schmelzel, South Carolina
Jenny Hahn, Vanderbilt
Kailey Walsh, Georgia
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Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI) has recognized Randy Wroten, of Dover, as Outstanding Staff Person of the Year 2012 with its Clifford T. Crouch Excellence in Service Award during the awards dinner at the Sheraton Dover Hotel.
Wroten was presented a plaque from KSI, a State of Delaware Senate Tribute, sponsored by Senator Gary Simpson, and a State of Delaware House of Representatives Tribute, co-sponsored by Representatives Jack Peterman, Harvey Kenton, Bobby Outten, and Dave Wilson.
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The term 'privacy by design' is something I heard while watching an http://www.theatlantic.com/live/ event. Essentially, it's about privacy built into technology. This is far different, conceptually, from the promoted concept 'big data;' or simply, collecting information on users thru technology. Fundamentally, the stage for a debate might already be brewing, though not publicly reaching the front burner. Keep in mind, any entity offering services or selling products will seek out and aim to analyze as much as they can, for purposes of being successful. However, the explosion of technology, with the reduction in their cost, has equally opened the door to a wider definition of voyeurism; from parents overseeing kids; spouses on spouses; groups forcing their positions upon others; and the subversive list goes on, in multiplicity of subjects. "There are no innocent bystanders ... what are they doing there in the first place?"
― William S. Burroughs, Exterminator!; I don't like being a voyeur, looking into other people's marriages. Paul Begala quotes.
Perhaps, in the newer scale of peeping, we may be allowing unbridled behavior by folks, waving a flag for some perceived permissible or righteous tone. Should and could we have a right to privacy, by design? Firstly, probably fair to say, people preference not having others, whether government, all types of organizations, bosses, co-workers, neighbors, etc., know of one's program viewing, musical listening, romantic moments, and computer activity, while in the privacy of one's home, regardless of what. The oddity, we have noise ordinances, against violating the tranquility of a neighborhood. Additionally, the Supreme Court made it illegal for poking into private bedroom antics of consulting adults.
Secondly, with likely certainty, there's strangeness to those who argue against big government; but give blessings to share and sell information gleamed from usage by others, per an array of devices and accompanied applications. Thirdly, in another dilemma, the doors to an expansionary definition to voyeurism have widely opened, predicated now towards everything everywhere, even while in privacy of one's residence, owned or rented. The more dangerous notion is where such participants see no wrong, or intrusiveness, of their acts; nor seeks to hide them. "Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves." ― Abraham Lincoln.
One has to wonder in confusion about groups, from parents to entities in droves, which stand firmly behind the importance of education, so that children have no limits to dreaming and achievement; yet, show a willingness to deny such same freedoms, and privacy, to any individual adult, to strive for their own personalized success. In essence, there is no profession, of, school principals, counseling, teaching, student recruiting, auditing - carrying or not carrying a gun, sportscaster, politician, house flippers, writers, technology experts, ministry calling, entertainment promoters, marketing reps, etc., inclusion about living in any place, as worthy of society accepting such infringement. Once you've lost your privacy, you realize you've lost an extremely valuable thing. Billy Graham; Civilization is the progress toward a society of privacy. The savage's whole existence is public, ruled by the laws of his tribe. Civilization is the process of setting man free from men. Ayn Rand.
In concluding, a central theme one picks up, in attending and watching programs, on technology, innovation, manufacturing and economic summits, is an articulation toward building coalitions and alliances; the various stakeholders; the display applauds an economic uprising for all, albeit some more than others; nonetheless, leading to the proverbial phrase: no 'I' in 'Team.' Such premise is found within mission statements of every entity; translation - politically correct. Then, appropriately, addressing the concerns to preserve privacy and liberty protections has value also; thus, the call goes out, for all stakeholders, to work in similar accord; formulating a much needed consensus. For in the midst, of advancements, technology and innovation does not, and should not, make expansionary possibilities of voyeurism appropriate or permissible, because now easier, cheaper, righteous believed, and politically expedient. All mankind... being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions. John Locke


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The AZ Central news site reports that Rosemary Vogel, 55, is in big trouble for trying to kill her husband with feces.
On Thursday, officials charged Vogel with first-degree murder after she tried to inject feces into her husband's IV at Chandler Regional Hospital in Arizona.
After Vogel had removed her husband's IV, staff received an electronic warning that something was wrong with the IV pump. When staff entered the room, they caught Vogel trying to insert a dark substance (identified as fecal matter) into her husband's IV.
When Vogel tried to ditch the evidence, a nurse confiscated it. Authorities found three other syringes in Vogel's purse. At least one contained fecal matter. The story didn't identify the substances in the other two syringes. Ironically, Vogel is a nurse and former hospital employee.
The story didn't provide a reason for the attack.
Read more about this strange murder by feces attempt at the AZ Central website.
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WSU CAREER. SENIOR (2009-10): Cross Country - Men's team captain.
JUNIOR (2008-09): Cross Country - Finished 10th overall at the Clash of the Inland Northwest...also racked up 37th overall at the Roy Griak Invitational and 66th at Pre-Nationals...37th overall, third on team , at Pac-10 Championships (10/31/08, Eugene)...56th (third on team) at the NCAA West Regional (11/15/08, Palo Alto)...Indoor - Top WSU 3k runner with PR time of 8:15.30i for 13th at MPSF Championships (2/27/09, Seattle)...Outdoor - Took fifth place in steeple at Pac-10 Championships 8:56.43...also fifth at NCAA West Regional in time of 8:58.92...ran a PR time of 8:49.88 for 17th place in the prelims of the steeple at the NCAA Championships (6/10/09, Fayetteville).
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2007): Cross Country - Finished 18th overall at the Sundodger...49th overall at the Pac-10 Championships (10/27/07, Corvallis), fifth on the team, and 82nd at the NCAA West Regional (11/10/07, Eugene), fifth on the team...also competed at the Griak Invite...placed fifth overall at the Eastern Washington University Invite...JUNIOR (2008): Indoor - Limited racing at 3k this season...struggled with injury...Outdoor - Opened season with PR in 1500m of 3:57.04 (3/22/08, Los Angeles)...three weeks later ran 5k PR of 14:39.62 (4/12/08, Los Angeles)...took 10 seconds off steeplechase PR with NCAA Regional Qualifying time of 8:55.26 for seventh place at Pac-10 Championships (5/17/08, Tempe)...finished 19th in steeple (9:07.07) at NCAA West Regionals (5/31/08, Northridge).
SOPHOMORE (2006-07): Cross Country - Redshirt season...Indoor - Redshirt season...Outdoor - Ran a PR 1500m time of 3:57.35 in Los Angeles (4/14/07)...finished 10th in steeplechase at Pac-10 Championships (5/13/07, Stanford) with PR and NCAA RQ time of 9:05.66...16th in steeple at NCAA West Regional (5/26/07, Eugene).
FRESHMAN (2005-06): Cross Country - Emerged as a scoring runner in first year of collegiate competition...finished 15th at Idaho Jamboree (9/2/05, Moscow)...46th at Sundodger Invite (9/17/05, Seattle)...18th at Montana Invite (10/1/05, Missoula)...150th at Brooks Pre-Nationals (10/15/05, Terre Haute)...74th overall, seventh on team at Pac-10 Championships (10.29.05, Tucson)...82nd overall, seventh on team at NCAA West Regionals (11/12/05, Palo Alto)...Indoor - Ran a 3k time of 8:22.02i for 18th at the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Championships...Outdoor - Redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL CAREER. Earned three varsity letters at Lindbergh High in both cross country and track under Coach Jef Rettmann...track and cross country captain as a senior...finished 20th at state 4A cross country meet...10th in the 1600m and 3200m at state track meet as a sophomore...finished eighth at state cross country meet as a junior...finished 10th in 3200m and ninth in 1600m at state track meet as a junior...state cross country champion as a senior (15:45, 5k)...placed second in 3200m and fourth in 1600m at 2005 state track championships...finished sixth at Golden West Invite in 3200m as a senior...holds 5k PR of 15:32...3200m PR of 9:12...1600m PR of 4:17.
PERSONAL. Born September 1986, in Seattle, Wash...father Jay is an engineer...mother Mary is a teacher...brother Matt...sister Elizabeth...named one of top 12 seniors at LHS in 2005...majoring in sport management.
AHLBECK'S WSU BESTS 1500m - 3:57.04 (2008) Mile - 4:22.77i (2006) 3000m - 8:15.30i (2009) 5000m - 14:39.62 (2008) 3000m Steeplechase - 8:49.88 (2009)
PAC-10 CHAMPIONSHIPS PERFORMANCES 2009 3000m Steeplechase 5th 8:56.43 2008 3000m Steeplechase 7th 8:55.26 2007 3000m Steeplechase 10th 9:05.77
NCAA WEST REGIONAL PERFORMANCES 2009 3000m Steeplechase 5th 8:58.92 2008 3000m Steeplechase 19th 9:07.07 2007 3000m Steeplechase 16th 9:09.45
NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS PERFORMANCES 2009 3000m Steeplechase 17th 8:49.88


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Life. The applicant, a computer-engineering graduate, was hired into the Department of Natural Resources as a developer. He attended the virtual job fair as a tiny cat with a red bow tie.
"We considered it a success. Our site was in good shape, and we had visitors and inquiries about jobs," Ross said of the February event. He said the state leased land in the virtual world for $100 and spent $6 more to purchase features to enhance its presence there. "If I just recruit one, just hire one person from there, the payback is immediate."
Some CIOs are luckier than others when it comes to recruiting new talent. Santa Clara County's Wing said her jurisdiction - home to the Silicon Valley - is a destination spot for IT talent, especially when the economy is down.
"Usually when the economy is doing really well, that's when we kind of hurt a little in trying to compete with the outside [firms], but because the economy's not doing as best as it could, we have a lot of talent that we've been able to bring in," she said.
According to Wing, younger IT professionals may seek government work for the stability, especially if they've been laid off from private companies. When she can, Wing has experienced workers mentor newer co-workers in a practice she calls "paralleling" - matching key subject-matter experts with younger individuals so knowledge can be passed down.
She also thinks CIOs should consider letting employees work remotely to make positions more attractive to next-generation applicants.
"They might start looking at telecommuting if some of these young people live in other areas - giving them the option to work from home," she said. She added that people can work off-site in order to spend less time driving, to avoid paying expensive gas prices and reduce pollution."
Motivating Generation Next
Of course, some feel that CIOs could do even more to fill department seats with young employees.
David Behen, CIO of Washtenaw County, Mich., doesn't think federal, state or local governments are taking this topic seriously. "When I talk to people about this issue, it's like people are trying to do something, but the wheels are spinning and it really hasn't caught on yet," he said. "And I'm afraid it's going to be too late when it catches on," he said.
Behen is the vice chair of the Public Technology Institute's CIO Council, which guides government IT leaders in handling technology opportunities and challenges. He has also given presentations at conferences nationwide, in which he informs CIOs of the need to recruit Millennials. Like North Carolina's Willis, he thinks CIOs should adapt to the changing technology landscape that the younger generation is familiar with.
"I have a 6-yearold, a 5-year-old and a 2-year-old. None of them will know the world without Google," Behen said. "None of them will know the world without cell phones, high-speed Internet [or] wireless technology. The way that government provides services now is going to be tremendously different for these young adults."
He added that government should educate young adults on the value of public service. "We need to start recruiting at an early age, making public service a viable option for folks as they look at careers," he said.
That means talking to high school students and recruiting at colleges to foster a sense of pride in serving. "We as a government, as local officials, need to get out there and start promoting government service," he said.
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Innovations in Solid-State Lighting
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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Waguih Ishak, Corning
Steven DenBaars, UCSB
James Ibbetson, Cree
Mike Krames, Soraa
Kelly Gordon, PNNL
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Waguih Ishak
VP & Director
Corning West Technology Center
Waguih Ishak received a B.Sc. degree (with Honors) in electrical engineering from Cairo University in 1971 and a B.Sc. degree in mathematics (with Honors) from Ain Shams University, Egypt, in 1973. His M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering (Magnetic Bubble Memories) were awarded by McMaster University, Ontario, Canada, in 1975 and 1978, respectively. In 1999, Waguih completed the Stanford Executive Program at Stanford University. He joined Hewlett-Packard Laboratories in 1978 where he designed magnetic bubble propagation and detection circuits and surface acoustic wave (SAW) low-loss filters. In 1981, he became a project leader and in 1983 he was the project manager of the Sources and Signal Processing Group. In 1987, Waguih became the manager of the Photonics Technology Department of the Instruments & Photonics Laboratory, which is responsible for R&D programs in fiber optics, integrated optics, optoelectronics, micro-optics, and optical interconnects for applications in measurements, communications (datacom and telecom), and computer interconnects. In 1995, Waguih was promoted to Director of the Communications & Optics Research Laboratory (CORL). In 2003, Waguih became the Director of the Photonics & Electronics Research Lab (PERL) at Agilent Labs, responsible for the R&D programs in photonics, high-speed electronics, sensors, semiconductor test, wireless communications and consumer electronics. In 2005, Waguih became the Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Avago Technologies where he managed the company's U.S. Advanced R&D Center and created technologies for its Electronic Components Business Unit (ECBU). In 2007, Waguih joined Corning Incorporated as the Division VP and Director of the Corning West Technology Center. Waguih manages a team of scientists to develop applications for Corning's glass and fiber technologies and to conduct state-of-the-art research in the areas of microstructures and nanotechnology. Waguih has authored about 80 journal and conference papers, and four chapters in the "Handbook of Electronic Instruments." He is a Fellow of the IEEE and was named an inventor on seven US patents.
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Presentation: "Solid State Lighting: Status and Prospects"
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Presentation: "LED 2.0-Gallium Nitrite Native Substrate Devices"
Mike Krames received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL, in 1992 and 1995,respectively. After graduation, he joined Hewlett-Packard Optoelectronics Division as a research engineer developing high-power visible-spectrum LEDs. He subsequently formed and ran the Advanced Laboratories for Lumileds Lighting Co., and later Philips Lumileds, in San Jose, CA. There his research focused on advanced III-nitride epitaxy, LED device technology, and luminescent materials for photon down-conversion.
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Kelly Gordon
Program Manager
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Presentation: "Key Performance Attributes and Metrics for Solid State Lighting Market Adoption"
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Steven DenBaars
Co-Director, Solid-State Lighting & Energy Center
Professor, Department of Materials
UC Santa Barbara
Presentation: "Future Directions in Solid State Lighting"
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