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As expected, Amazon filed a motion to dismiss our lawsuit last month. BookLocker today filed its response.
1. BookLocker's original complaint is HERE.
2. Amazon's motion is HERE.
3. BookLocker's response is HERE.
We'd love to hear your COMMENTS! Please post them RIGHT HERE.
The wheels of justice tend to turn very slowly. We'll keep you updated as the case progresses.
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Earl Winebarger on
July 31, 2008 8:17 pm
The giant continues to demand it's own way through all aspects of life and business. Keep the faith and know you are being supported.
God Bless,
Earl W.
Barbara Brabec on
August 2, 2008 1:59 pm
Amazon has pulled out its big guns, but in spite of its impressive legal Motion, I found your response to it equally impressive and highly informative re authors' options for selling their POD books. I've given your efforts some support in my ezine and on my website. Hope it helps.
BTW . . . did you see this article, "Amazon.com to Acquire AbeBooks" just posted at http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/abn/y08/m08/i01/s01. Looks like they want an even bigger share of the online bookseller pie than they already have.
Barbara Brabec
Jeff Lazerus on
August 3, 2008 1:00 pm
DISCLOSURE: I am not a lawyer. I don't work for Amazon, Booklocker, or anyone else for that matter. I am not a publisher or an author. I do have a stake in the future of POD, as a digital printing manager.
Amazon should probably lose this case and alter their business model a little. Although they have a reasonable argument. Not that they aren't "tying" which it seems to me they clearly are. They are doing a couple things which seem wrong, to me: one, they make you pay for the privilege of selling your titles at their store, and two they don't allow the same supply chain distribution (the Add to Shopping Cart button).
Amazon is free to control their own supply chain, but I think of it like WalMart. WalMart does not manufacture their own products. If they did, they'd be in the antitrust zone, I think (?). WalMart uses its power to cause suppliers to drive costs down, otherwise you won't make a sale to them. This is fair competition, regardless of your value system re: WalMart's corporate philosophy.
Amazon obviously doesn't make that distinction, or they think POD isn't really manufacturing. It's as if the creation of the content is the product, how the product is moved from creator to reader is the "service" Amazon provides. Kindle is a great example of this. Amazon themselves are using their power to determine how electronic books are delivered to the reader. I don't think they are benevolent about this. So, Amazon is trying to determine for themselves how we as readers get content through new technology, whether it's POD or ebooks or MP3s (I have to download an Amazon player? What the?).
On the other hand, and I hate to say this, but Amazon, as a retailer, doesn't HAVE to sell books supplied by anyone they don't want… they say that in their motion. I don't know if Booklocker's lawyers can prove otherwise. Does the complaint seek to get Amazon to restore the "Add to Shopping Cart" button for any publisher or POD printer? Or does the complaint merely seek to call what Amazon is doing illegal? If it turns out the says it IS illegal, what then?
I wonder if there is a less litigious solution. Probably not, you guys have probably tried to reason with them… why Amazon is printing books in the first place, to me that's the dubious part of the whole thing.
Anne Wayman on
August 4, 2008 11:16 am
Thanks for the update… I guess the next step is your response to Amazon's motion? Keep up the good work.
BookLocker's response is HERE.
Amazon Files to Dismiss BookLocker's Lawsuit re BookSurge on
August 5, 2008 2:31 pm
[…] (www.thegoldenpencil.com) On July 31, 2008, BookLocker filed their response to Amazon's expected motion to dismiss BookLocker's suit against the online retailer for its insistence self-publishers use Amazon owned BookSurge to receive preferential treatment on the virtual bookstore. The announcement was made to the blogosphere on Angela Hoy's Amazon BookSurge Antitrust Lawsuit Clearinghouse blog. […]
Scott Rose on
August 8, 2008 4:21 pm
Amazon, having decided its bullying and illegal businless plan a priori, in the face of this law suit was not going to do what is right in the interest of 1) anti-trust laws; 2) free speech and; 3) the public.
Many are the meritricious arguments in Amazon's answer; one is gratified to see them so skillfully and persuasively debunked.
However, the company's executives should rethink their obnoxious and apparently illegal business plan vis-a-vis POD publishing, because of the way implementing it would affect free speech and consumers in contemporary society. Historically, failing a great stroke of improbable luck or connections to the likes of Jackie O, even the best of writers had a titanic struggle to get published. A Confederacy of Dunces is considered a classic today, but the writer did not see it published in his lifetime. POD publishing has made it possible for the public to more immediately connect with the works of the John Kennedy Tooles in our midst. Surely Amazon realizes that the file conversions it wishes to impose on POD publishers wishing to continue to sell their products through Amazon are so unfeasible for the POD companies that enforcing the policy will wipe out the advantages that the public has lately gained with respect to becoming acquainted with worthy, contemporary writers. Every business wants to maximize its profits but putting bottomless corporate avarice above social progress . . . social progress which the corporation should be proud to advance . . . has here reached a point where it may adequately be labelled as despicable.
Apart from questions of free speech and the general cultural climate, Amazon wants to bully the competition between printers out of supplying the public with a high quality product sold at a competitive price. Already one may easily verify that the sole printer Amazon wishes to impose on its markets does not produce the most luxurious of printed pages, bindings and covers. Only the most foolish of fools would believe that that printer will improve the quality of its products once the competition has been eliminated.
Amazon should not abandon its plan because of a law suit presented by Booklocker; it should abandon it in the name of a cultural and social decency. Ultimately, Amazon will be strengthened, not weakened, by abandoning this misguided and hateful strong-arming.
Richard Henricks on
August 12, 2008 10:03 pm
I have no problem with what Amazon is doing, but only because I dealt with distributors and wholesalers in the 90s that took 65 percent from the cover price of my self-published books. Don't know what it's like these days, but if Amazon disappeared physical world distributorships with the "Add to Your Cart" button thing and Kindle format standardization—t'would be OK with me. (There's a lot of misinformation out there.)
Tawny on
August 27, 2008 9:26 pm
As an author of a POD book that once was "published" by BookSurge, I know what Amazon is doing.
I had the President of BookSurge tell me in 2006 that Bezos "wanted to acquire ALL book titles," past, present and future and that "Amazon was buying up large amounts of no longer in print titles" to that end.
Amazon is now using its position as a huge retailer to acquire current POD titles for itself so BookSurge can print them (which BookSurge will do badly.)
Amazon is forcing POD companies to either hand over their titles/authors or be excluded from the benefits of selling their books in a normal, non third-party fashion.
To answer Jeff's comment (see below) about there possibly being a "less litigious" way to deal with Amazon:
No way. Amazon simply does not respond to publishers/authors.
One thing I didn't see addressed by Plaintiff's lawyers was the issue of Amazon being able to make more money off the POD titles it acquires. If Amazon has its own company publish them it obviously will get a bigger percentage of the sale price.
John Fodor on
September 18, 2008 1:37 pm
Can't believe that Amazon is being so hard-nosed on this issue.
It seems to me that their entire approach, including their motion to dismiss, is condescending, to say the least.
I guess they think they're big enough to do anything they want. Hopefully they will be knocked down a peg.
Great response to their motion. Thought it was well stated – precise and to the point.
Anxious to see what court response will be.
Keep up the good work.
Michael Johnson on
December 12, 2008 3:31 pm
I'm an author with eight books. Early on, I placed two of my titles on amazon.com. Soon, I learned never to do that again. Imagine my surprise later when a customer called saying amazon.com was showing my most recent book – Healing Shine – as "out of print." When I checked the site, there it was…shown as "out of print." I had never sent amazon.com the book, the cover, or any information whatsoever. Attempting to correct this situation, I contacted them only to be told,"Send us inventory of this product, then we will remove 'out of print' message." A half-dozen emails later, nothing has changed. Amazon.com continues with the message that my book is out of print. It is not out of print. It's obvious amazon.com isn't singling me out – they hardly need any of my books to survive – but rather employing a strong-arm approach to intimidate authors into doing business with them. Anyone have any advice?
Michael Johnson
Johnson Farms
Campbell, Texas 75422
Robert Semel on
February 25, 2009 4:23 pm
I agree completely with Booklocker's law suit. A similar situation occurred years ago when Microsoft essentially put out of business competitor's of their Office program. WordPerfect and QuattroPro, which were superior, were essentially cut out by MS when they bundled Office with Windows "at no extra charge" but would not discount Windows without it. They succeeded in doing this because of their overwhelming size. Once a huge market for Office was established it made little difference that the courts started laying down rulings that prohibited their monopolistic behavior. The damage was done!
Theresa M. Moore on
November 24, 2009 3:05 pm
As an author now stuck like a fly in amber in Amazon's byzantine labyrinth of books and ebooks, I know well what kind of monster it is. To date I have had NO sales of the print books from any supplier I use, and making changes so that my current editions are properly presented and sold are impossible. Therefore, in future I will not be submitting my books to Amazon or its Kindle supplier. I have been incommunications with my congressman, and he has in turned passed my recommendations to the FTC. Amazon is completely oblivious to the complaints it receives from disenfranchised authors and small publishers every day, and their response tactic is to ignore the problems and hope they go away. Little did I realize, however, that Amazon has been taken to task by the FTC before for acquiring Alexa, in 2000. I suggest you hunt down the articles pointing out the arguments Amazon used for that. As a response to Amazon's arrogance I now sell my books and ebooks directly from my site in a variety of formats through other suppliers and markets, and plan to continue doing it that way for the future. I would advise anyone else not wishing to get involved with Amazon's "Imperial entanglements" to do the same. The choice is up to the individual, of course.


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Valentine Messages for Parents:
To my wonderful Parents on Valentine's day, I wanted to wish you a day filled with love and caring this year. I love you, I care about you and you both mean the world to me. Everyday.
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Happy Valentine's Day Dad! You'll always be my first Valentine and I wanted to let you know how much I love you on this special day. You mean the world to me.
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Dave, M H; Frotzler, A; Spielmann, N; Madjdpour, C; Weiss, M (2010). Effect of tracheal tube cuff shape on fluid leakage across the cuff: an in vitro study. British Journal of Anaesthesia, 105(4):538-543.
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BACKGROUND: This study compared the fluid leakage in the new 'tapered' shaped against the classic 'cylindrical' shaped tracheal tube cuffs when placed in different sized tracheas.
METHODS: The 7.5 mm internal diameter (ID) tracheal tube cuffs-Tapered Seal Guard (TSG), Standard Seal Guard (SSG), Hi-Lo, Microcuff, Ruesch, and Portex Profile-were compared in an in vitro apparatus. Vertical artificial tracheas with 16, 20, and 22 mm ID were intubated, 5 ml clear water was applied above the unlubricated tube cuffs, and fluid leakage was measured up to 60 min. Data of tapered vs non-tapered tube cuffs (16 observations) were compared for each tracheal diameter using the Mann-Whitney test.
RESULTS: Median (range) fluid leakage (ml) at 60 min was 2.14 (0.05-4.88), 1.14 (0.00-4.84), and 0.13 (0.00-1.32), respectively, for 16, 20, and 22 mm tracheas in the TSG tube studies when compared with 4.58 (0.44-4.88), 2.21 (0.00-4.81), and 0.00 (0.00-4.81) in the SSG tube and 4.54 (1.54-4.82), 0.90 (0.00-4.49), and 4.85 (4.40-4.99) in the Microcuff tube studies. Leakage in all polyvinylchloride (PVC) tube cuffs was almost complete (5 ml) within 5 min (P<0.001).
CONCLUSIONS: The tapered PU tube cuff was as effective as the cylindrical PU cuffs in smaller tracheal diameters and was more efficient than the cylindrical Microcuff PU tube cuff in larger tracheal diameter in preventing subglottic fluid leakage across the tube cuff tested in this in vitro study. PVC tube cuffs leaked much more and faster than PU cuffs.
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Best spray-in bedliner?
Posted 01 September 2012 - 09:03 AM
I know I want a sprayed-in bedliner, NOT a drop-in liner. Anybody have recommendations on the best spray-in liner?
All I know at the moment is that Ford charges $495 and the dealership uses a local shop for that. I do not know what the dealer's choice is yet and I need info from your good and bad experiences before I decide.
LOL! If I had the $$$ I'd almost be tempted to coat the whole darn vehicle and never worry about scratches, tree pitch, bird poo or much of anything else but this week it will only be the 6 1/2 bed!
What should I know so I get the best protection without getting ripped off?
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Posted 03 September 2012 - 03:56 AM
Here's a link to an article by a GM Truck forum member.
Posted 03 September 2012 - 06:51 AM
Just to clarify... When you said "The black coating comes off on your clothes if you crawl up in the bed. You end up looking like a coal miner." are you referring to the guy's truck who did not get the UV protection... or spray bedliners in general?
A lot of the members of the GM Truck forum have Rhino and seem happy with it. A friend has one of the major brands in his truck, but didn't get the UV protection. The black coating comes off on your clothes if you crawl up in the bed. You end up looking like a coal miner.
Posted 03 September 2012 - 08:14 AM
Since this picture was taken, I have taken a full bed mat and trimmed it to the size of the top of those drawers and screwed it down along the edges.
Posted 03 September 2012 - 05:56 PM
Have it shot in my 2002 SuperCrew. 10 years no problems.
Anybody have Line-X?
Tough as nails. Non-slip texture can be hard on bare knees though!
Posted 03 September 2012 - 06:09 PM
I had never heard of that one. Anyone shop at Campways for truck stuff?
Posted 04 September 2012 - 04:53 AM
Posted 04 September 2012 - 06:52 AM
Anybody have Line-X?
Yes I have the Line-X. I have had it for several years. It is durable and looks good. Have not had any problems with it. Unlike a rubber mat though things will slide around on it unless they are something that provides more friction such as wood, rubber, etc. You have to tie down plastic coolers, gas cans, etc because the liner is not good at holding them in place as you go around the corner. Also, loading and unloading furniture must be done more carefully because the liner is like super sandpaper. Dragging your bookshelf towards the tail gate to unload it will result in significant sanding action on it.
But the price was good, it is very durable, it looks nice, and has held up well.
Posted 04 September 2012 - 07:20 AM
Well, first, I had the Rhino in my previous 2000 Dodge Ram 4x4 and it served me well. It did fade over time, but there may be some kind of spray or coating I could have put on it to keep it fresher looking? But I never did (look into that).
However, in my 2012 Tundra 4x4 (nearly 8 months old now), I went with Toyota's rubber mat, and so far I like it much better than any spray in job. It is quieter and NOTHING slides around, unlike my sprayed in bed liner. I mean, it's almost like anything you put in it, it is STUCK right there. Almost! I do not have to tie anything down except a water jug full of water. So my experience with a rubber mat is much different than Jason's and not sure why though? Anyway, all I know is, my rubber mat works GREAT & won't be going back to any type of spray in liner soon.
Good Luck on what ever you decide
p.s. I do have a Snug Top Lid on my truck. Not sure if that would matter or not though??
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Since storming the world box office back in 2004, Soul Plane has cemented its place in larger world culture, becoming perhaps the pivotal cinematic event of the first decade of the new millennium. Today, for no particular reason, we're celebrating the film that changed our lives. If you're high enough, it might change yours, too.
1. Snoop Dogg Plays a Pilot
Former HIGH TIMES Stoner of the Year and marijuana ambassador Snoop Dogg subtly evokes the intricate mental workings of a first time pilot in Soul Plane. Blunts are smoked. More blunts are smoked. Some shrooms come out. Snoop apparently dies, dramatic action ensues, etc. Typical day for the Lion.
2. Godfrey Plays a Copilot
And gives Snoop said mushrooms. Unable to replicate the raw dramatic investment he produced for his role in Soul Plane, Godfrey disappeared from the cultural consciousness for the next decade, returning solely for the occasional screening of Zoolander.
3. Really "White" White People
Tom Arnold stars. 'Nuff said.
4. Hot Tubs (On a Plane!)
Yes, we know that this is not the Soul Plane hot tub. It should be been, though! Seriously, this is what first class should actually look like. On a different note, why is it difficult to find videos of particular scenes from Soul Plane? Is that not something people do, watch individual clips from Soul Plane?
5. Sofia Vergara
Hot girl Vergara. "Modern Family." Exemplary clip.
6. Music by RZA
Seriously though, RZA and some other rap heavyweights show up on the soundtrack for a few original songs that are great. And most of the other songs used for the movie are not "Ignition (Remix)," but one of them is. So there's that.
7. Pre-Oscar Monique
Before playing Precious's mom, throwing frying pans at Gabourey Sidibe, etc. -- i.e. before winning her Oscar -- Monique was pitch perfect as a TSA-ish employee who uses her immense power and responsibility to sexually assault attractive black men. Other shenanigans also ensue. That she might yet again soar to such soulful heights in her esteemed acting career, we may merely pray.


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It is without complete reservation that I recommend Josie as an A #1 caregiver. She should actually be teaching younger caregivers, but love, compassion and caring can only be given to us by God and she received a large dose of this from him.
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Glenda Kwek A man has died after being hit by a car travelling in a bus lane while crossing a six-lane road during peak hour in Sydney's northern beaches, police say.
Man dies after going missing in desert
Glenda Kwek A man has been found dead after three people became lost in the desert north-east of Broken Hill after the car they were driving was involved in a crash, police say.
No sign of woman after police find car at station
Glenda Kwek LEISL SMITH had been looking forward to the birth of a foal in late August.
Teen threatened as masked men ransack Sydney home
Glenda Kwek A teenager has been threatened and her home ransacked after up to seven masked men, two of them armed with guns, broke into her property in western Sydney, police say.
'Out of character': concerns for animal lover Leisl
Glenda Kwek Leisl Smith had been looking forward to the birth of a foal in late August.
'Wow, he's going down': two die in NSW plane crash
Stephanie Gardiner and Glenda Kwek A witness to a fatal light plane crash in northern NSW thought ''wow, he's going down'' when he saw the aircraft flying low and veering in the moments before it hit a paddock.
Shot dead in Sydney park: man charged
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Bikie shooting toll rises as police reassure public
Rachel Olding, Glenda Kwek FIVE members of the Comancheros have been gunned down in three days as conflict within the bikie gang spirals into a bloodbath.
'Contained conflict': shot man linked to wedding death
Rachel Olding and Glenda Kwek A man has been found lying on a street outside a shopping centre after being shot several times in western Sydney, police say.
Gunmen struck wedding as soon as police left
Rachel Olding, Ilya Gridneff, Glenda Kwek THIS was the scene that had police on alert. Two dozen Comanchero bikie gang members gathered outside a western Sydney home on Sunday afternoon before a 300-strong Serbian wedding.
Shots fired at wedding guests kill one bikie and injure two others
Glenda Kwek, Nick Ralston SENSING there may be trouble, police had an eye on the reception hall at the Serbian National Defence Council on Sunday evening.
Three men shot at Sydney wedding reception
Glenda Kwek, Nick Ralston and Rachel Olding A man with links to the Comanchero motorcycle gang died after being shot at a wedding reception in south-west Sydney, police say.
Father dies in pool of blood after taxi incident
Glenda Kwek A YOUNG man says he screamed ''dad, dad'' after he found his father lying in a pool of blood outside a house in western Sydney following an alleged dispute over a $43 taxi fare.
Son screamed 'dad, dad' but father lay dead after taxi dispute
Glenda Kwek A young man says he screamed "dad, dad" after he found his father lying in a pool of blood outside a house in western Sydney following an alleged dispute over a $43 taxi fare.
Passenger dies of head injuries after taxi incident
Glenda Kwek A passenger has died after being found on a western Sydney road with head injuries following an incident involving a taxi, police say.
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Sad face on kinder's schoolwork
I think she could have wrote "Messy Work" and just left off the sad face. Jeez I dont really think there is any benefit to the sad face thats for sure.
^^ Most kindergardeners can't read.
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Hopefully the Kindergartners that cannot read or spell have a parent that goes over their work with them.
I've seen a teacher correcting copies on the train drawing smileys, sad faces, neutral faces, etc next to each math problem.
Live and let live.
shortgirl1313, (if that comment was for me, if not sorry for taking it that way) apparently my children did learn to listen AND do very well in school.
Are they mimes? Can they do the elevator?
"Yay, congrats to Shorty's kid for fulfilling her lifelong dream of being a dancing hedgehog." WEM
"I have been on bitch control almost the entire time..." -magicallydelicious0
Disclaimer: Tween's actually a teen. And Tot's not really a tot anymore.
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"you just turned 23! omg sometimes I forget some of you are so young! I want to carry you around in an Ergo-deputy 1079
There's no E in ridiculous
I feel so bad for creativity being stifled in a 5 year old.
^^ Do you let 5yos color on your walls? Paint your floors? No, you probably don't. Because it's normal and reasonable to put limits on when/where creativity should be indulged.
There is a time and a place for creativity. The sooner kids learn the boundaries the better.
OMG Shorty, I snorted reading the elevator comment. I had an image of my kids doing that. There, creativity isn't stiffled at my house.
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The NBA All Star weekend is over and the second half of the 2013-2014 season has kicked off. The push towards obtaining a playoff position is going to pick up as teams who are sitting on the outside look to run down the lower seeds in the Western and Eastern Conferences. Looking at the way things have played out in the first half of the season, here are some stories to watch now that players and teams can get back to real action:
Who's Going To Pick Up Who?
Across all major sports the trade deadline is one of the most exciting times of the year. Teams hesitate to pull the trigger on big moves that can revitalize or crush their hopes of making a late season push. There are a number of names that sit on the rumor list every year. In 2014 key role players such as Jason Terry, Jarrett Jack and Jordan Hill are just a few of the names that could be moved before the February 20th deadline. Many playoff hopeful teams, especially in the Eastern Conference, have holes in their roster that need to be filled if they are supposed to be taken seriously in the post season. This story is one of the most important at this point of the year as it has the potential to have the most immediate and long term impact of those involved.
Will Indiana and Oklahoma Overtake Miami?
The Miami Heat came into this season under the pressure of earning a "three-peat" and appearing in their fourth straight NBA Finals. It's clear that the team isn't playing up to the same level that they have in the past, but they've still solidified themselves as one of the elite teams in the league. But 2013 has been the year that the questions have come the hardest. Both the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are putting on performances that have left them as the front runners for the 2014 NBA Finals. The Heat are in danger of losing their important home court advantage, which is a vital part of putting together a championship run. Watching the Thunder and Pacers race to overtake Miami is another captivating story for the rest of this year.
What Teams Will Start Rebuilding First
While there are some teams that are looking to make a playoff push during this year, there are others who are on the cusp of "shutting things down" this season if the organization can't turn a corner. For example, the New York Knicks are in a position where they need a lot of help across their roster but they don't have the cap room or draft picks to make any changes in the future. They could make some moves to remedy their situation, but they would hamper their chances of any late season success this year. The Denver Nuggets are in a similar situation as a team that was expected to perform much better but find themselves on the losing side of being .500. The personalities in leadership have decisions to make when it comes to the future of their organizations and this is the time of the year when those choices are made.
At this point in 2014 the action in the National Basketball Association has been captivating as some teams have fallen from grace as others have risen above the expectations that have been placed on them. Even still, these stories are just a short list of what fans and experts should watch for in the second half of the season.


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You know, this doesn't seem like such a bad game, if a bit standard-sounding for my own tastes. Actually was surprised to read your opinion and seeing the rating after all the mixed reactions I've been seeing for this game.
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Ever heard of goji berries? You should have -- they're the new kids on the superfoods block, the health food that everyone seems to be talking about these days (including us -- we wrote about them here, here , here and here.) Still not sure what all the hype is about? Here are some health benefits that have been attributed to goji berries:Dr. Fuhrman is a BIG advocate of goji berries. Check it out:
Here's a bit of history on the goji berry: Also called the wolfberry, Lycium barbarum, gou qi zi Fructus and lycii, they grow naturally in areas of China, Mongolia and the Himalayas in Tibet. They're packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, iron, beta-carotene and zeaxanthin, which is part of the reason they're so good for you.
- Boosted liver protection and immune function
- Improved eyesight
- Increased sexual function and fertility
- Increased muscle strength
- Improved circulation
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Goji berries are burnt–red in color and about the size of a raisin. Slightly sweet and tart, they taste like a cross between a raisin, a cranberry and a cherry. Gathered and sundried in the wilds of Tibet and Mongolia, they are not fumigated, processed or artificially sweetened in any way. Goji berries, which contain 18 amino acids, 21 trace minerals and are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, can be used in many recipes. Some folks like to soak them in water for 10–15 minutes to soften and plump them up. They make a great nutrient boost in smoothies.I love goji berries! Here are the impressive nutrition facts for an 8 ounce bag: Goji Berries.
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Summary : Visit the very remote Russian Far East. Marvel at spectacular natural landscapes, pristine tundra and massive volcanoes. Travel along the historic routes of explorers and traders. Meet the indigenous Chukchi, Aleut and Koryak peoples. Be on the lookout for grey whales, reindeer, Arctic fox and brown bears. Photograph walrus haul-outs and black lava beaches. Identify countless birds including puffins, guillemots, cormorants, Steller's sea eagle, Brown-headed thrush, Siberian Ruby throats, Alder-thickets, Black-legged kittiwakes, and Crested or Whiskered Auklets. Cruise and explore by Zodiac, watching for sea otters at play in the surrounding waters. See northern fur seals and Steller sea lions in their natural habitat on this trip of a lifetime. Travel in the company of experts including an ecologist, marine biologist and wildlife veterinarian.
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Embark the Silver Discoverer for this amazing expedition. Meet your Expedition Team and attend a safety briefing. Familiarize yourself with your new home away from home, and meet some of your fellow travelers.
Cross the International Date Line and lose a day. After clearance into Russia through the former Soviet military port of Provideniya, enjoy a traditional welcome of Vodka, black bread, and sweets before watching a cultural dance performance and joining our local guides for a walking tour of the town and its small museum.
Today we begin our exploration of Russia's remote northeast, specifically the land of the indigenous Chukchi people. Our adventures will be determined by weather, sea and wildlife conditions. So, in the true spirit of expedition cruising, we embrace this flexibility and pursue the best possible opportunities the day provides. Here are some of the places you might visit:
Gabriel Bay
Take a hike among the wetlands that dot the coastline, revealing the wildflowers that carpet the tundra, such as forget-me-nots and dwarf azaleas. The animals here regularly move between locations, so finding them is a matter of luck. However, be on the lookout for walruses, brown bears and Beluga whales.
Dezneva Bay
Cruise and explore this region by Zodiac, hoping to spot many of its animal species, which include grey whales, walrus, reindeer and brown bears. Birders will be on the lookout for white-fronted bean geese and whooper swans.
Lavrova Bay
Go ashore by Zodiac for nature walks amid a landscape surrounded by conical peaks and jagged cliffs, separated by valleys with waterfalls and tumbling streams.
A short hike up to the cliff tops of Verkhoturov reveals a magnificent seabird colony with fantastic views of Tufted Puffins, Brünnich's Guillemot, Pelagic Cormorants and Black-legged Kittiwakes.
Located in the Russian Far East on the Tymlat River that flows into the Bering Sea, is the Tymlat village. Arrive on Zodiac and be treated to some local hospitality and a sampling of their food which includes: salmon, navaga (a member of the cod family), herring, and caviar. The renowned cultural group, "Mengo", may even treat us to a performance of folk songs and dance.
A patchwork of boggy tundra, ponds, and shingle spits dot the landscape for places to land the Zodiacs. Mostly uninhabited, this is a great site to view an interesting range of waders including the Pacific Golden Plover, Red-necked Stint and Red-necked Phalarope.
The Komander Islands are named after famed commander Vitus Bering who had been commissioned by the Russian Tsar to search for a land bridge between Asia and America. Experiences will be determined by weather, wildlife and sea conditions. Here are some of the places you might to visit:
Cap Severo-Zapadnyi
Cruising by Zodiac get close to the many horned and tufted puffins.
Established in 1826 by fur traders, this fishing village on Bering Island has a small museum to learn about the Aleut people and their culture. During the visit, enjoy a concert and be entertained by a presentation of local games.
Scenic bays, picturesque waterfalls, and the rugged crater landscape of extinct volcanoes are characteristic of the scene that awaits. Here are some of the places you might visit:
Kamenistaya Bay
Walk in the meadows and see the amazing landscape of extinct volcanoes and rugged coves.
Chazma River
Follow the lead of the Expedition Team on a nature hike to the area's hot springs. Birders will be keen to spot at least one Steller's sea eagle – a species known to frequent this area, and incredibly impressive simply for its sheer size.
Morzovaya Bay
Be on the lookout for the Kamchatka brown bears that often can be seen along the bank of the river that flows into the bay. Observe an abandoned trapper's hut and an old Japanese shipwreck.
Zhupanova River
Cruising the river in highly maneuverable Zodiacs allows for stops to go ashore wherever the best birding and nature walks are found. Heading upstream, spot up to 40 different bird species and watch for brown bears fishing for salmon in the river.
Petropavlovsk is the only major city on the peninsula and one of the oldest towns in the Russian Far East. It is also the scientific and cultural center of the region. Accompany local guides on a comprehensive tour of the city's highlights. Visit the Museum of Ethnography and Natural History, the art school, the gold-domed Orthodox Cathedral and the marketplace.
This chain of volcanic islands stretches over 800 miles from the southern tip of the Kamchatka peninsula to the north-easternmost point of Japan, where the archipelago is instead known as the Chishima Islands. Heading southward you might visit:
Shumshu Island
Watch sea otters at play in the waters surrounding our Zodiacs, and observe the activities of the many cormorants that reside in the harbor-side bird cliffs.
Atlasova Island
At a height of over 2,000 meters, Alaid is the highest volcano in the Kurils. Land by Zodiac on the black lava beach of the island and walk to see the remains of the Taketomi tufa cone.
Lovyshki Islands
The clusters of rocks that comprise this island group are home to huge populations of sea mammals and birds. At Skala Luvushkky, search for northern fur seals and Steller sea lions and hope and look for pigeon guillemots that often swim around the rocky outcrops of the islands.
Matua Island
Matua is home to one of the Kuril's most active volcanoes, with more than 14 documented eruptions in the past 250 years. Learn about the Japanese military base that was set up here during WWII and how the Japanese used to capture geothermal heat from the volcano to keep the runway usable. Hikers will be rewarded with good views of the abandoned military positions and hopefully get a glimpse of the island's population of Brown-headed thrush, Siberian Ruby throats and Alder thickets.
Yankitcka Island
Yankitcka is a fascinating place. It is actually a sinking volcanic caldera, accessible only by Zodiac and only during high tide. Once inside the magnificent lagoon, we can still see traces of the tremendous forces that created the island long ago. Watch for crested auklets and if lucky, a glimpse of an Arctic fox or even the rare and elusive whiskered auklet.
Chirpoy Island
Huge numbers of fulmars, kittawakes, puffins, auklets and Steller sea lions are regularly seen in the area surrounding Chirpoy with great visibility exploring by Zodiacs.
Tyuleniy Island
Located off the East coast of Sakhalin Island in the Sea of Okhotsk, witness a natural paradise. This small island is home to over 250,000 northern fur seals and Steller sea lions, as well as tens of thousands of common guillemots and Black-legged Kittiwakes that have made their nests in the cliffs above.
Korsakov, Russia
This port once served as a penal colony and achieved literary fame after a travel report by Anton Chekhov. Get a glimpse of the city during a brief morning excursion before returning to the Silver Discoverer and beginning the process of immigration clearance out of Russia.
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Clint Eastwood is 83 years old. The dude pictured below is 205 pounds. He was choking on a piece of cheese while sitting at a table with Dirty Harry earlier this week. Clint had never performed the Heimlich maneuver in his entire life. Clint was at a golf event in Monterey, CA at a golf tourney this week when he noticed the tournament director — Steven John — choking and not able to breathe. Clint told a local paper "I looked in his eyes and saw that look of panic people have when they see their life passing before their eyes. It looked bad."
When it looks bad, some people cower and shy away. But you know the Man with No Name would step up and do whatever needed to be done. Clint came up from behind the man, bearhugged him and threw him up in the air 3 times. The hunk of cheese flew out of the dude's mouth. "Clint saved my life," John told the local paper, describing how the 83-year-old actor/director came up behind him, lifted him off the ground and performed the lifesaving maneuver. "I gave him three good jolts, and that got it out," Eastwood said, adding that he had never performed the Heimlich maneuver before.
Reports that Clint asked him if he felt lucky before dislodging the cheese were unconfirmed.
Most 82 year old men have a hard time taking a piss. Clint Eastwood doesn't just play tough guys. He is a real tough guy. After the incident, while pictures were being taken, everyone said CHEESE!!!
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2016 CBS College Football TV Schedule AnnouncedThis year's Army vs. Navy game will be on CBS on December 10th at 3:00 p.m.
Former Penn State Football Players File Lawsuit Against School Over ConcussionsChicago-based law firm Edelson, PC filed six suits in federal courts across the country, on behalf of ex-college football players, including several former Penn State players.
Penn State QB Hackenberg Drafted By Jets In 2nd RoundThe New York Jets have selected Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg with their second-round pick in the NFL draft.
Spring Football Update: Delaware Blue HensDelaware has a lot of talent returning from last year's 4-7 team.
Spring Practice In The Books For Penn QuakersThis is Ray Priore's second season as Penn's head coach.
Temple Releases 2016 Football ScheduleTemple will play seven home games and have five road games. The Owls have a bye week on Nov. 12.
Despite Protests, Temple's Board Of Trustees Votes To Go Forward With New Stadium ProposalThe North Philadelphia community and Temple students are coming together today to fight against a proposed football stadium.
Brandon McIlwain Is Maxwell Club PA Player Of The YearThe former Council Rock North quarterback who began classes at South Carolina on Monday, Jan. 11, threw for 1,720 yards and 18 TDs, and rushed for 1,545 yards and 31 touchdowns this season.
2016 Will Be Talley's Final Season As Villanova Head CoachThe 2016 season will be Andy Talley's 32nd as the head football coach at Villanova University.
Alabama Hangs On To Top Clemson, 45-40, In The National Championship GameAlabama defeated Clemson, 45-40, to win the National Championship Game on Monday night.
Report: Chip Kelly Visits With Alabama Coaching StaffAccording to a report, former Eagles coach Chip Kelly visited with the Alabama coaching staff.
Notre Dame Receiver, Philly Native, Will Fuller To Enter NFL DraftWill Fuller, a Notre Dame junior from Philadelphia, is entering the NFL Draft.


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"Today was a very competitive round as there were several of us under or around par," third-year MSU coach Ginger Brown-Lemm said. "We, as a team, stumbled a bit with a few bogeys coming in, but it worked out for us to get a tie for fourth."
The fourth-place sitting falls behind three Top 15 teams: No. 15 Texas Tech, No. 7 Arkansas and No. 9 Washington. MSU's 903 ties its second-best card of the year behind the Old Waverly Bulldog Invitational's 898 and matches the sixth-lowest tally in the Brown-Lemm era.
Sophomore standout Ally McDonald notched a 72 during Monday's round, while her 6-over-par 222 earned her a share of 13th. It is her third Top 25 this year and 11th in 15 career events.
Elena Warren turned in a final-round 76 to post a 227, just one stroke shy of her first-career Top 25 finish. Rica Tse regrouped after opening with a 79 and 78 during Sunday's first two rounds to post a final-round 1-over-par 73.
Gabi Oubre' and Mary Langdon Gallagher rounded of the Lady Bulldogs' leaderboard with a 231 and 233, respectively.
"We are very proud of our squad this week," Brown-Lemm said. "We finished just behind the fourth-, seventh- and 15th-ranked teams in the nation with one junior, three sophomores and a freshman. I'm very proud of the foundation this team has built for the spring and hope it will help us reach our goal of making the first round of the NCAA Championship."
15th-ranked Texas Tech claimed the Westbrook Invitational title with a 2-under-par 862. The Red Raiders clipped No. 7 Arkansas and No. 9 Washington by firing a final-round 11-under-par 277.
Gabriela Lopez of Arkansas garnered the individual crown with an 8-under-par 208. Her third-round 6-under-par 66 broke a three-way tie for the lead.
The Lady Bulldogs return to action Friday, March 8, at the JMU/Eagle Landing Invitational in Jacksonville, Fla. Until then, fans can follow the women's golf program on Twitter, @mstateWG, and on Facebook at facebook.com/mstateWGWestbrook Invitational
Final Round - February 25, 2013
1. No. 15 Texas Tech (300-285-277=862, -2); 2. No. 7 Arkansas (296-287-284=867, +3); 3. No. 9 Washington (291-294-289=874, +10); T4. Mississippi State (299-307-297=903, +39); T4. No. 50 Indiana (306-305-292=903, +39); 6. Kansas State (303-300-292=608, +40); 7. Washington State (314-301-391=906, +42); 8. No. 42 Wisconsin (305-301-305=911, +47); 9. Eastern Michigan (308-303-300=911, +47); 10. Iowa (304-308-300=912, +48); 11. Illinois (310-309-295=914, +50); 12. Colorado State (316-300-304=920, +56); 13. Nebraska (315-320-296=931, +67).
T13. Ally McDonald 74-76-72=222, +6
T26. Elena Warren 75-76-76=227, +11
T36. Rica Tse 79-78-73=230, +14
T42. Gabi Oubre' 75-80-76=231, +15
T48. M. L. Gallagher 75-77-75=233, +17


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Credibility : How Leaders Gain and Lose It, Why People Demand It
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Author Biography
James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner are the coauthors of the classic bestselling books The Leadership Challenge, The Truth About Leadership, A Leader's Legacy, Encouraging the Heart, and over a dozen other books and workbooks on leadership. They also developed the highly-acclaimed Leadership Practices Inventory (LPI), a 360-degree assessment tool based on The Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership. Jim is the Dean's Executive Fellow of Leadership and Barry is Professor of Leadership at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business. They are among the world's most trusted and influential scholars on leadership. For more information, please visit www.credibility-book.com
Table of Contents
|Introduction: On Credibility and the Restoration of Trust and Confidence
|p. xi
|Leadership Is a Relationship
|p. 1
|Credibility Makes a Difference
|p. 22
|Discover Your Self
|p. 42
|Appreciate Constituents
|p. 62
|Affirm Shared Values
|p. 84
|Develop Capacity
|p. 111
|Serve a Purpose
|p. 132
|Sustain Hope
|p. 153
|The Struggle to Be Human
|p. 174
|Epilogue Character Counts
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|p. 203
|Acknowledgments About the Authors
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The Hour of the Star
by Clarice Lispector
The Hour of the Star Philosophical Viewpoints: Existentialism Quotes
How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
The truth is always some inner power without explanation. The more genuine part of my life is unrecognizable, extremely intimate and impossible to define. (1.3)
If truth is elusive and unrecognizable, it seems weird that the narrator would be trying to write about it at all. Is his task doomed before it even begins?
Quote #2
As I prayed I emptied my soul—and this emptiness is everything that I can ever hope to possess. Apart from this, there is nothing. But emptiness, too, has its value and somehow resembles abundance. One way of obtaining is not to search, one way of possessing is not to ask; simply believe that my inner silence is the solution to my—to my mystery. (1.14)
Here, it seems like the narrator is striving for something that Macabéa has always already possessed. Macabéa has nothing and wants for nothing, so she overflows with light and purity. (We still think she'd be better off with a sandwich.)
Quote #3
But the idea of transcending my own limits suddenly appealed to me. This happened when I decided to write about reality, since reality exceeds me. Whatever one understands by reality. (1.24)
So, "What is reality?" is pretty much question numero uno that philosophy tries to answer. But Rodrigo seems to think that there's more than one kind of reality, and that Macabéa's reality is different than his—and maybe inaccessible. This could be one more way that The Hour of the Star tries to convince us that everyone is alone: we all inhabit different realities.


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It's Mother's Day Weekend and there are plenty of fun ways to celebrate! There's always something going on at Central Green, whether it's live music, a movie or even Tai Chi. Friday night there's a Children's Choir concert at St. Peter's UMC. Saturday afternoon is the Wild West Brew Fest. Also, don't miss Beckendorff Jr. High's production of Honk next weekend.
This week at Central Green
23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd
In LaCenterra Cino Ranch
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Thurs May 8th | 10am
Preschool Playdate Super Fun Sock Hop!
May 9th | 7pm - Live Music alli DerM
May 10th | 7pm - King Kong Movie
May 11th | 11am - 2pm Mother's Day Jazz Picnic
May 13th | 10am - Tai Chi with Trina
YMCA Camps and Swim Lessons
What to Do With the Kids This Summer?
YMCA Camps Offer Children Safe Fun and
Parents Peace of Mind
Day Camps - features a rock wall, ropes courses, hiking trails, archery range, sports fields, covered basketball pavilion, old west town facade, misting stations, and a ranch house
Held at YMCA's 220 acre Camp Cinco nestled amongst huge oak trees.
Sports and Specialty Camps and Swim Lessons
Katy YMCA www.ymcahouston.org/katy
22807 Westheimer Pkwy - (281) 392-5055
Fri May 9th | 8am - 3:30pm
Leadercast Katy
Second Baptist West Campus
19449 Katy Fwy Houston, TX 77094
"Leadercast is a one-day leadership event broadcast live from Atlanta, GA to hundreds of locations around the world. It's a movement that is changing the way the world thinks about leadership by building leaders worth following." For ticket Information visit www.eventbrite.com/e/leadercast-katy-tickets
Fri May 9th | 7pm
The Katy Children's Choir Spring Concert!
"How Can I Keep From Singing"
at St. Peter's United Methodist Church.
20775 Kingsland Blvd.
This choir consists of children from Kindergarten through 8th grade and they have been working hard to put on an exciting show with a fun variety of musical genres featured. This is a great event for the whole family at a great price. Tickets are $5.00 for adults.
Children under 12 free, but ticket order required if reserving ahead of time.
Ticket purchase available during rehearsals Thursdays 4:30 to 5:45 at St. Peter's.
Or purchase at the door the night of the concert.
Priority seating for pre-purchased tickets.
Cash/Check only made out to Katy Children's Choir. http://www.katychildrenschoir.com
May 10th | 10am - 3pm
Katy Youth Football - Walk-in registration
at Cinco Ranch High School
23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd Katy
Come for face-to-face registration for the 2014 season. Uniforms will be available to try on. There will be representatives to properly fit your player for helmets and shoulder pads. Payment Plans are available at the Walk-In registrations only. For more information visit www.katyyouthfootball.com
Sat May 10th | 2pm
Villagio Town Center - Wild West Brew Fest
22756 Westheimer Parkway (at the corner of Westheimer Parkway and Peek Road).
Wild West Brew FEST
Annual Craft beer tasting event sponsored by the Katy Texas Rotary Club. Benefiting many Katy area non-profits, this is the first of its kind in Katy, TX - 25 Specialty Craft Brewers, Music by: Horizon. Limited ticket sales – for information visit www.katybrewfest.com
Friday, May 16th
VOLUNTEERS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Celebration
at the Merrell Center 6301 S Stadium Lane
Featuring Katy ISD Alumnus Dr. Adam Saenz author of "The Power of a Teacher"
8:15 a.m. doors open
8:30-9:00 a.m. seating and buffet
9:00 a.m. program begins
"Katy ISD Volunteers are the ingredients that create our Recipe for Success"
Friday, May 16 Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch
Preschool Playhouse, 9:30-11am
Endurance: Kids will have fun stacking marshmallows, weaving placemats and churning butter while learning endurance. Singing, dancing, story time and play dough to follow.
Tuesday, May 13 Chick-fil-A Cinco Ranch
Family Night, 5-8pm
Endurance Obstacle Course: Gear up in your tennis shoes to test your skills and endurance on Chick-fil-A's outdoor obstacle course. Complimentary face painting and balloons by Sweet Honey the Clown.
May 16th & 17th | 7pm
Beckendorff Jr. High Theatre presents: Honk! Jr. (Musical)
The story of the ugly duckling! Tickets sold at lunches the week of the show and at the door before each performance.
Dress Rehearsal Elementary Night May 15th @ 6:00pm
Tickets are $3 and sold at the door.
Sat May 17th
10am - Noon
2014 Make A Splash
Sponsored by KATY Aquatics
and Texas Children Hospital West Campus
Cinco Ranch High School Swimming Pool
23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd.
www.katyaquatics.org | 281-391-7200
KATY Aquatics will be hosting different interactive activities to promote public awareness of water safety and how to reduce the risk of drowning.
Fun-filled activities include:
Interactive water safety activities including Kayak Rides!
FREE Swim Lessons and Stroke Clinics instructed by KATY Aquatics-SwimAmerica Coaches
(available to the first 200 participants to register on-line at katyaquatics.org)
FREE food donated by Lone Star Provisions, Inc.
FREE goody-bags to the first 400 participants
FREE Raffles
Sugarland Skeeters Mascot And much MORE!


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Seven people were displaced by a house fire that tore through their Delaware City home on Thursday, according to fire officials.
The Delaware City Fire Company was called to the fire in the 300 block of Washington Street just before 10 p.m., Chief Deputy Fire Marshal Robert L. Fox said in a release.
Heavy smoke and fire was seen coming from the three-story home when firefighters arrived and several neighboring fire companies were called in to assist, he said.
The origin and cause of the fire remained under investigation Friday morning.
Several occupants of the home were treated at the scene by New Castle County paramedics and EMS personnel, but refused further treatment.
No other injuries were reported.
The estimated damage to the home is about $150,000, Fox said.
The seven residents are being assisted by the Red Cross of Delmarva.
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Consumers are crying out for brands that create relevance
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It seems that globally, the subtext of every conversation, every thought and action at the moment, is crises and revolution. At the Cannes Lions Awards 2012, it was no different.
Jason Xenopoulos
During his Cannes in a Can presentation held recently in Johannesburg, Jason Xenopoulos, CEO of NATIVE, reported that speakers at the event, be they celebrities, intellectual luminaries such as Bill Clinton or Huffington Post's Arianna Huffington, or marketers, all touched on crises and revolution, and what consumers want from brands.
Shared values resonate
"Consumers are crying out for brands that stand for something that resonates with them. We have reached the point of 'considered consumption' with shared values being an essential for brands wanting to succeed. As David Clark said at the Awards, 'Brands aren't judged by what they promise, but by what they do.' In essence when you stand for something, you stand out," said Xenopoulos.
Partnerships are key to making this a reality and brands have linked with NGOs, innovation specialists, celebrities and consumers to create meaningful partnerships. This growing trend of partnerships has lead to branded content and user-generated content, which has given rise to "earned" media; positive sentiment from consumers.
"The issue for brands is no longer about creating awareness but about creating relevance, which leads to awareness," he added.
According to Xenopoulos, not only is having shared values essential but also creating shared value. "Brands have to deliver value to consumers and make an impact on their lives bearing in mind that for these consumers, advertising shouldn't look like advertising." Band Aid, which received an award at the Cannes Lions Awards with its
Muppets Band Aid Campaign
, nailed this concept.
"Kids were so busy enjoying scanning their band aids and meeting the Muppets on their iPads that they forgot about their injuries," Xenopoulos said, describing the augmented reality app that saw the popular animated characters spring from the Band Aids.
How to create shared value
Part of building shared value is creating an ecosystem of services. According to a study conducted by RightNow (Contagious Magazine), 86% of people will pay more for products that offer better experiences. This means that brands need to move from having a one-night stand with their consumers and work towards long-term relationships. "No-one understands this concept better than Nike, which was awarded the Cannes Lions 2012 Grand Prix award for its
Nike Fuel
campaign which saw Nike market a 'movement monitor' that lights up to highlight a user's activity target for the day. The device then updates a social profile, creating an evolving online conversation and seamlessly slotting into the Nike philosophy, as stated by its vice president of digital sport, Stefan Olander, that when someone buys a product it is the beginning of a relationship, not the end.
Anticipating consumer needs in order to tap into them
Xenopoulos said that in order to really tap into consumer trends, brands need to understand the zeitgeist and anticipate what consumers really want and where they are headed. "But," he added, "marketers and brands need to also realise that at the heart of global trends is a need to disconnect. We are in an era of hyper connectivity and consumers are starting to resist. They are realising that they need to disconnect in order to reconnect with themselves." This has given rise to ideas such as checking mobile phones in at the door when arriving at a party. Who would have thought? But it makes sense in a world where consumers are constantly plugged in.
"This brings us back to crises and revolution. In essence it's about giving consumers what they want. We are in fact in the midst of a consumer revolution and need to embrace the challenges and innovations that will stem from it. As author, William Gibson, so aptly put it, 'The future is already here, it just isn't evenly distributed.' Consumers want access to options and opportunities and will fight, actively or passively, to have them," concluded Xenopoulos.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. – Due to rainfall that lingered in the MSU area for most of Friday afternoon, the conclusion of the men's tennis match between No. 16 Mississippi State and No. 37 Alabama has been postponed until Saturday, March 1, at 12 p.m. CT.
At the time of the suspension Friday, the Bulldogs were leading the Crimson Tide 1-0 after doubles play. State picked up an 8-3 win on court one from the duo of Jordan Angus and Malte Stropp and court two from Florian Lakat and Tassilo Schmid to take the early advantage. Play on court three was suspended, with Alabama's duo of Andrew Goodwin and Stuart Kenyon leading MSU's Rishab Agarwal and Zach White 5-4.
Play was then called shortly after the beginning of singles play at the A.J. Pitts Tennis Centre. Only one first set had been decided, as State's Agarwal took the first on court five from UA's Sean Donohue 6-0.
On the remaining courts, UA was up 3-2 on one (match on serve), while also up a double break 5-1 on two. Play on court three is tied at 3-3. At the No. 4 position, UA was up a double break 5-2. The Crimson Tide is also up 3-2 on court six, with the match on serve.
The teams will pick up action with those scores Saturday.
For more information on Mississippi State men's tennis, fans can follow the Bulldogs on Twitter (@HailStateMT), Facebook (HailStateMT) and Instagram (HailStateMT).


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Update - Woman jailed in hit-and-run at 10th and Princess streets
Published: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 10:54 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 12:57 p.m.
A Wilmington woman was arrested Wednesday after she ran through a traffic light at 10th and Princess streets, and struck a westbound SUV, flipping it over, an official said.
Zeleka B. Gebrekidan, who turned 53 Wednesday, was booked into the New Hanover County Jail on charges of felony hit and run and a red light violation.
According to Wilmington police spokeswoman Lucy Crockett, Gebrekidan failed to stop her northbound Honda Accord at a flashing red light on 10th Street about 10:30 a.m.
Crockett said Gebrekidan then fled the scene and called police a short time later.
The impact of the crash rolled the SUV and ripped the front bumper off the Honda. Princess Street between 10th and Ninth streets was shut down for a time while the wreckage was cleared.
SUV driver George Edwards Jr. was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
- F.T. Norton
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by Rob Moseley
Editor, GoDucks.com
SEATTLE — Recently UO running backs coach Gary Campbell was reminiscing with another long-tenured member of the Oregon coaching staff.
Well, dwelling may be a more appropriate verb, given the subject matter: Washington's previous dominance of the Ducks, to the tune of 17 wins in a 20-game stretch beginning in 1974.
"Remember when they used to just kick our butts all the time?" Campbell was asked.
"Yeah, I remember that very well," he responded. "But times have changed. And we hope we never go back to that again."
Campbell recounted the story Saturday evening after Oregon's 45-24 win at Husky Stadium. It was the Ducks' 10th straight win over UW, extending the longest winning streak by either team in the history of the series.
Oregon's "decade of dominance" has included nine wins by at least 20 points, including the latest on Saturday.
"It's extremely gratifying, having been here in five decades and coming from very humble beginnings," UO defensive coordinator Nick Aliotti said. "And I don't ever forget that. But to where we are now, the feeling of 10 straight? It's awesome. And this was a dog fight today."
The recent history of the series has helped illustrate the rise of Oregon's program, while Washington looks to rekindle its former status as a national powerhouse. There's no secret to the Ducks' success, Campbell said; it's about having good players.
"We've gotten better and better and better," Campbell said. "Recruiting has gotten better; the kind of players we're getting now are better. They buy in to what we're doing. The program has just really grown."
Greatwood said "belief" from the players has also been ample over the last decade.
"They're not intimidated by anything or fazed by anything," Greatwood said. "They get everybody's best shot every week, and whether it's Washington, USC, it doesn't matter."
Late in Saturday's game, a chant came up from the Oregon section high up in the south grandstand of Husky Stadium.
"Ten more years! Ten more years!"
Clearly, the UO faithful are enjoying the fact tables have turned in the rivalry. And Greatwood is on the same page.
"Let's try to get 20," the UO assistant said.


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TC TO JANE BAILLIE WELSH; 4 September 1826; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18260904-TC-JBW-01; CL 4:131-132.
Scotsbrig, Monday Evening [4 September 1826].
My Love,
I had sent daily to the Post-office for news of you, during the last fortnight; and on Saturday, as usual, I was answered with a negative[.] The blind Postmaster's boy had failed to decipher your address; and so kept me another eight and forty hours in suspense. I did not get your letter till this morning.
Would to Heaven, as you say, the whole matter were over, and no more letters in this world to pass to and fro between us! Well, over it will be ere long one way or another, and so let us be patient and content. My good little girl has suffered much for me already; but I trust in God it shall all be made good to her in future.
I might set out immediately, but I am rather sicker than usual for the last three or four days; and besides I do not wish to take you by surprise. Till Wednesday evening you cannot get this letter; so I must be content to announce myself for Thursday first; about evening I suppose, for the way is long, and Larry cannot gallop it all. On Thursday evening then will you—give me a kiss, a Brautkuss [nuptial kiss]? I should not say; but I know in heart you will.
I may stay with you all Friday, and take counsel about everything, and return on Saturday, to expedite what has been consulted.
I could wish considerably that one journey to Edinr might do for all; yet I fear it; for money is an indispensible, and without my presence I doubt it will be unattainable. This also we shall talk of.
Quid multa? [Why so many words?] I will see you in twelve hours after you read this, and tell you a thousand things, and hear as many, and discuss the whole mystery of our Fortune, now one and indivisible, and steal many a kind look, and some hundreds of kisses from you, and hopes that might make a less steadfast philosophy waver on its basis. Good night Darling! And may the Giver of all good be with you!
Forget not my kindest regards to your Mother, to your Aunt and your Grandfather whom I hope soon to greet in person. All here from the oldest to the youngest wish you heartily well.
I am ever your own, /
Thomas Carlyle—
James Johnstone I shall see this night; being invited to drink tea along with Jack at his—wedding! By Heaven, the man is to be wedded! Tomorrow morning about four of the clock he is joined in the indissoluble tie with Miss Janet Carlyle of Grahamshall,1 and rolls off to Haddington that same night. There is for you. And to crown the whole he celebrates his nuptial feast the night before the nuptials! If the Bride should rue in the interim! But I swear she will not.— Good night! I am far too late for the marriage tea.


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Mayor to Meet Sriracha Owner
Sriracha Hot Sauce is not an official pest in Irwindale, at least not yet. At the May 14 council meeting the matter was continued until May 28 when a final vote will determine if a resolution passes to declare the company a public nuisance.
Irwindale's mayor, Mark Breceda, said he first wants to meet with David Tran along with a delegation from the governor's office to see how the problem can be solved. He invited any interested parties to join the conversation.
Prior to the meeting, consultant and Irwindale's community development director Gus Romo said the city had about 85 calls from residents and some complaints came from neighboring Baldwin Park. He declined to say how much Huy Fong Foods might have to spend to correct the problem saying it's up to the business owner to mitigate.
Public Economic Concerns
During public comments, resident Fred Barbosa warned the council that passing a resolution against the company will erode the city's tax base. He said in the 65 years he's lived in the town that the former Conrac plant used to cover residents in particulates but they took it in stride. Another resident stated that Huy Fong Foods took in $53 million dollars in 2013 and has the money to fix the problem.
"There could be long-term damage to the city if the business is found to be a nuisance," said Bob Machuca, the senior regional manager serving the San Gabriel Valley for the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC). He said a nuisance resolution continues the image that Los Angeles County and California are bad for business.
Others questioned why lawmakers from Texas took the initiative to meet with David Tran before local council members and warned that Sriracha may stay in Irwindale but will expand by opening facilities in other states.
The next action will be listed on the city's website and scheduled for May 28, 6:30 pm at the Irwindale City Council Chambers, 5050 Irwindale Avenue.
Economic facts on Irwindale can be found on USA City Facts.


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Yesterday, Barnett took note of a mention of Hewitt by MSNBC's Bill O'Reilly wannabe Keith Olbermann.
Olbermann's closing segment has a countdown of the worst people in the world, and Republican Senator John Kyl attained the honor.
Read Barnett's commentary over at HughHewitt.townhall.com.
One comment from yesterday's radio show didn't make it into Barnett's blog post, and maybe should have. Barnett and the Hugh Hewitt crew noted that Olbermann called Hewitt a "water carrier."
A water carrier for whom, they wondered? President Bush? Bush favors the immigration bill. John Kyl? Kyl favors the immigration bill.
Hugh Hewitt opposes the immigration bill.
In order to appear somewhat closer to coherent, shouldn't Olberman say whose water is being carried by Hewitt?


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re: swoop
yeah, no one watches football games on black friday. Remember last year, Auburn vs Alabama? Best game of the year day game on black friday. Not saying Utah vs Colorado will be a great game, but day and time not a big difference than having it on a Saturday.
- 11:38 p.m. May 10, 2011
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Well of course TCU/Utah will outdraw the Utah/BYU game. It has THREE fanbases
1) BYU's
2) TCU's
3) ...and Utah's
My goodness, just look at the comments on every BYU article on every website ever. BYU really does have a bigger following.
- 11:40 p.m. May 10, 2011
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re: cheeseman187
Since when are the Utes playing TCU?
Good to know that if Utah was playing TCU, that its biggest draw would be BYU fans.
Isn't this article about both Utah and BYU?
- 11:45 p.m. May 10, 2011
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Mount Olympus
Who's "we", you're a Utah fan.
Utah State became an independent without even having a decent local television contract, let alone a national television contract with ESPN, and with no ability to broadcast their own games.
As far as Nelson; BYU didn't steal him from the Aggies, he made his own choice to leave Utah State for a much better program. Riley is a good athlete and BYU will probably find some way to take advantage of his skill set, but he has practically no chance of ever being BYU's starting QB again.
- 11:48 p.m. May 10, 2011
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Mount Olympus
It's one thing for fans to make a special effort to watch a game like Auburn vs Alabama on a national network.
It's quite another thing to expect droves of casual fans to be tuning in to watch Utah vs Colorado. Besides, how many fans will even have access to FOX Rocky Mountain Regional?
- 11:55 p.m. May 10, 2011
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Mount Olympus
Don't be silly, cheeseman187 was obviously talking about the BYU/TCU game.
Midday on Black Friday, lost amidst the chaos of Christmas shopping and large family gatherings, is hardly the ideal time to attract a large national audience, especially if the game isn't being broadcast on one of the major networks.
Friday night would probably be better for fans watching on television, but how many fans would show up at RES on a Friday night in late November?
- 12:12 a.m. May 11, 2011
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re: CG
Colorado played its rival Nebraska the day after Thanksgiving for 15 straight years. Since they both won't be in the big 12, Colorado asked if they could start playing their new rival the day after Thanksgiving. This will probably be the case every year.
LOL at your comment making fun of Nebraska.
- 12:18 a.m. May 11, 2011
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Magna Ute Fan | 4:19 p.m. May 10, 2011
Magna, UT
That's rich. Check out your home schedule, New Mexico State, Idaho,Idaho State, Utah State, San Jose State. Couldn't you find another WAC patsy?
Already scheduled a Ute, Patsy.
- 12:27 a.m. May 11, 2011
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At least Utah will be on ESPN once this next year. I think KJazz has some open time for the Utes.
- 5:29 a.m. May 11, 2011
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I am not surprised, or offended, that Utah is "under-represented" on
the upcoming fall's Pac-12 TV schedule. Many of the tenured teams, and CU, have
larger fan-bases, and most have been on the national radar for longer. But if
Utah is able to be successful, I am confident that ESPN and FOX Sports will give
them more air-time.
Who can complain about that?
- 5:52 a.m. May 11, 2011
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finally something we can both cheer about!
- 6:24 a.m. May 11, 2011
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Say what you want detractors but these games alone are still more than I was able to watch all of last season.
- 7:57 a.m. May 11, 2011
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only on national television once, a top 25 team??? How can than be? A game with BYU. Very interesting
- 7:58 a.m. May 11, 2011
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Although this shows that BYU has a better reputation with ESPN and that the
ratings expectations are higher for BYU nationally, there are still a few
"TBD" games on the ESPN/PAC schedule that could feature Utah if they
are having an outstanding season and are the hottest team in the PAC.
Wait until the season is over before filling out the report cards.
- 8:09 a.m. May 11, 2011
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I just heard on another board that they are going to rename ESPN, they will change the name to BYUTV.
- 8:14 a.m. May 11, 2011
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Ernest T. Bass | 8:14 a.m. May 11, 2011
Bountiful, UT
I just heard on another board that they are going to rename ESPN, they will change the name to BYUTV.
You "hear" things on message boards?
This will be a great game. It's great to have access to it.
- 8:31 a.m. May 11, 2011
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As much as I like to make fun of utah fans the truth is I like that Friday after
Thanksgiving game date. I think that is a great day to hold a game and if it was
BYU playing that day I would definately go or watch it on tv if it was a road
game. It would be better if it were an afternoon game instead of an evening game
Still I don't know if it will have much for ratings. That is a big shopping day, biggest of the year, alot of people will be going on dates, many will be out of town, etc. Also neither of the schools is much of a ratings draw anyway. So while the date is probably good for fans of the 2 schools I don't think it does much of anything for anyone else.
- 8:34 a.m. May 11, 2011
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Its a good thing those Utes got that huge TV deal and are going to have a national exposure 1 to 3 games a year isn't national exposure by the way.
- 8:56 a.m. May 11, 2011
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Good times! Thanks for the laughs everyone.
Yesterday after this news broke I went straight to a ute fan at my work and we are both very excited that we dont ever have to worry about the MTN Network or VS or CBSC or whatever obscure channel they have connections with ever again.
Lets face it, its fun to be out in the wide world that is NOT the MWC. Congratulations to Ute and Cougar fans alike! This is HUGE! (thats what she said)
Go Cougs!!!
- 9:16 a.m. May 11, 2011
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Cougar fans, just keep spewing whatever garbage makes you feel better about having to go independant after being left behind. Ask Arizona State if they would have been better off staying in the WAC even though they've been to one Rose Bowl since jumping ship to the PAC 10. We are going to the adult table, where we are better off than we were, and better off than you are, even as an independant.
- 9:21 a.m. May 11, 2011
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Aug. 4, 2012
Franklin, McDonald after first day of camp
Coach Mora addresses media after practice
Head Football Coach Jim Mora put the Bruin football team through its first practice of fall camp on Saturday afternoon at Cal State University San Bernardino.
To see coach's comments on the first day in action, click here.
The Bruins hit the field running on day 1 of pre-season camp before a nice crowd on the athletic fields at CSUSB. The team practiced in helmets only, per the NCAA rules, as the temperature touched the 90 degree mark. The freshman group got its first taste of the practice tempo desired by the coaching staff. Veteran players like Y receiver Joseph Fauria and linebacker Anthony Barr, who missed most of spring ball, were back in action.
After team meetings this evening, the squad will prepare for day two of camp on Sunday with breakfast set to begin at 6:30 a.m., followed by meetings and morning lifts. The team will hit the practice field again at 2:45 p.m.
UCLA opens the 2012 football season on the road with a game against Rice on August 30 (6:30 p.m. CT/4:30 p.m. PT). The Bruins then return home to the Rose Bowl for three straight games - Nebraska (Sept. 8, 4:30 p.m.), Houston (Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m.) and Oregon State (Sept. 22, time TBA). For ticket information call 310-UCLA-WIN.
Fans heading to Cal State San Bernardino (5500 University Parkway, San Bernardino, CA 92407) should plan on bringing their own chairs, as there are no bleachers around the practice fields. Parking ($5 daily charge) can be secured at the parking kiosk off the Coyote Drive entrance to the university. Plenty of parking is available in lots (Lot G is closest to field) within a short walk of the practice site located on the east side of the campus.
For the full schedule of camp at Cal State San Bernardino, click here.