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Jose Enrique insists Liverpool can make a real statement of intent for a top-four place by winning at Manchester City on Sunday.
The left-back believes the display at Arsenal on Wednesday night showed Liverpool are improving and growing stronger with each Barclays Premier League game.
Enrique came off the bench in the second half to make his first appearance of 2013, and despite feeling frustrated at losing a two-goal lead, he claims the Reds can take a lot of heart from their display.
"I think when you get a draw away at Arsenal it is a good result for the team, but we were 2-0 up and I thought we deserved more," Enrique told Liverpoolfc.com.
"We played very well in the first half and had some chances to increase our score and were a little bit unlucky.
"In the second half they pressed us and made it difficult for us and both sides had chances, but it was a great game and in the end it's not a bad result.
"We have another very important game at Manchester City on Sunday and I think if we can play like we did on Wednesday night then we can win it.
"There is a long way to go in the race for the top-four and if we can take four points from these two games that would be fantastic.
"We won there last season in the Carling Cup and there's no reason why we can't do it again."
The Spaniard also had words of praise for returning custodian Pepe Reina who pulled off two world-class saves in the first 45 minutes, twice denying Theo Walcott.
He added: "Football is for moments and you have good and bad, but Pepe is an amazing goalkeeper, no doubt about that, and for me he is one of the best you can get.
"He is an amazing 'keeper for us and it was good to have him back."
For Enrique, it was his first minutes back in the first XI since he pulled his hamstring at QPR on December 30.
He is now hoping for a return to the starting line-up for Sunday's clash at the Etihad Stadium.
He said: "It feels good to be back and I felt okay and tried to get forward as much as I could.
"I just want to prove my fitness quickly now and help the team."
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Housing and Community Development Department
The City of Houston's Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) provides the leadership and financing to make affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization happen in Houston. Currently, the Department administers over $100 million annually in various federal, state and local programs. From investing in neighborhood parks, multifamily communities and economic development, to providing first-time homebuyer assistance and funds to serve the homeless, elderly and disabled -- HCDD works to improve the quality of life for Houston's neighborhoods and families.
About the Director
Neal Rackleff has over 20 years of successful affordable housing, community and economic development experience. As Director of the City of Houston's Housing and Community Development Department, Rackleff oversees the City's community development activities, including the strategic investment of funds for quality affordable housing, neighborhood facilities, social services and general neighborhood revitalization activities.
Prior to joining the City's Housing and Community Development Department, Rackleff practiced law at the firm of Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell, LLP, specializing in community and economic development, affordable housing, and municipal and public law. Rackleff represented nonprofit, governmental, and for-profit entities in financing and revitalization activities. Read More ...
HCDD Building Homes for Houstonians
In September 2008, Hurricane Ike slammed into the Texas Gulf Coast, causing extensive damage in some parts of Houston. Despite numerous obstacles, the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) has worked diligently to repair and restore damaged homes. Using Disaster Recovery funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HCDD has already provided the following assistance to Houstonians:
Disaster Recovery Round 1 - Completed
283 Persons Received Downpayment Assistance to Buy New Home
2,448 Multifamily Units Renovated
219 Single-Family Homes Completed
2,950 Houston Family Impacted by Hurricane Ike Have Been Assisted
We are currently deploying Round 2 of Disaster Recovery funds from HUD. Round 2 includes the construction or renovation of 1,088 multifamily housing units and 275 single-family homes. Follow our progress on the single-family homes with the graphs below.
* While the amount of Disaster Recovery Round 2 funds will be enough for approximately 275 homes, HCDD anticipates using other funding sources to address at least 330 homes.
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2016 Annual Action Plan
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To view the 2015 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice click here.
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Business Nov 5, 2015
Kyocera founder's secret: Make workers happy
by Takako Taniguchi
If this 83-year-old billionaire is right, one of the most important lessons of business school is pretty much wrong. All that stuff about focusing on shareholders, forget it, says Kazuo Inamori, entrepreneur, management guru and Buddhist priest. Spend your time making staff happy instead. ...


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OutKast's André Benjamin stars as Jimi Hendrix in "JIMI: All Is By My Side," a revealing new biopic from writer-director John Ridley ("12 Years A Slave") premiering at SXSW on Wednesday, March 12.
Covering a year in Hendrix's life from 1966-67 as an unknown backup guitarist playing New York's Cheetah Club to making his mark in London's music scene up until his Monterey Pop triumph, the film presents an intimate portrait of the sensitive young musician on the verge of becoming a rock legend.
Ridley's credits also include the feature films "U-Turn," "Three Kings," "Undercover Brother," and "Red Tails."
The cast includes Hayley Atwell, Imogen Poots, Ruth Negga, and Adrian Lester.
For more info visit: http://schedule.sxsw.com/2014/events/event_FS15017


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The launch of Eidos Montreal's Thief reboot is less than a week away, and many fans of the franchise have expressed their excitement for its return. We recently sat down with Daniel Windfeld Schmidt, the game's lead level designer, to talk about the upcoming title's new features. We asked him what it was about the pending release he was most excited for, leading him to mention the game's custom difficulty mode.
Personally I can't wait to see who finds all the secrets we've hidden everywhere, not to mention who completes the game with all the Custom Mode switches on.
For those who don't know, Thief will allow players to further customize their gameplay beyond the standard settings. Some of these switches include Iron Man, which means a permanent game over if the player is killed, as well as the ability to force a full stealth, no take down run. The game's UI, Garrett's running speed, ability to save progress and other features are fully customizable. Fans will have a chance to play with these settings when Thief launches for the PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3 and PS4 on February 25th.
For more news, reviews, interviews and features, check out Game On's Facebook page or follow us on Twitter. Will Holden can also be found on Twitter.


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A man was shot multiple times and killed when he allegedly forced his way into another man's apartment early Friday morning in DeKalb County.
The resident was also injured and had to be taken to the hospital, according to DeKalb County police. But police said it's unclear how the resident was injured since he was not shot.
The DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office said it's waiting to notify the deceased next of kin before releasing his name.
The call came in around 4 a.m. about shots being fired at the Silver Oak Apartments at 1281 Brockett Road in Clarkston, police spokeswoman Capt. Steven Fore said.
When officers arrived on the scene they found the man inside a unit dead from multiple gunshot injuries, Capt. Fore said.
"The man forced his way into the unit and the resident fired at him," police spokesman Capt. Steven Fore said.
Police said the two men knew each other and had gotten into an argument Thursday afternoon. But it's unclear what the argument was about. It was also unclear if the intruder was armed.
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2014's 3rd supermoon rises Friday, peaks early July 12; next supermoons occur Aug. 10, Sept. 9
TULSA - Look up Friday night and you will catch the third supermoon of the year.
Supermoons are new or full moons that occur when the moon is at or near its closest approach to Earth in a given orbit, according to EarthSky.org .
Formerly called perigean new moons or perigean full moons by astronomers, supermoons are 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter than the average full moon, though sometimes it's hard to distinguish a difference.
In 2013, there were three supermoons but only one garnered attention.
There are five supermoons this year -- Jan. 1, Jan. 30, July 12, Aug. 10 and Sept. 9. The Aug. 10 supermoon is expected to be extra super as it's the closest the moon will be to Earth this year.
The next supermoon rises Friday night and hits its fullest point early Saturday morning.
Clear skies are in the forecast so Green Country should have a SUPER view.


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Now before you start to explain how you couldn't possibly get a shed because your outdoor living space barely qualifies as a yard, there is something you should know about this Yardsaver. It was specifically designed for people who don't have a lot of space. A narrow width allows it to fit in places where you wouldn't be able to use a more traditional structure, such as between buildings or in corners. You can also install it right up against your house or a fence, allowing you to keep more of your property free for other uses.
For a building that can be neatly tucked off to the side of your yard, an Arrow Yardsaver Outdoor Shed has a surprisingly large storage capacity. It offers plenty of space for your yard tools, patio furniture, and sports equipment. One hundred and fifty-four cubic feet, to be exact. Plus, the unusual shape is also ideal for storing long items like bicycles.
No, this isn't another riddle. Buying a Yardsaver isn't going to require a lot of calculations or financial maneuvering. Though this may be considered a specialty shed, its features don't include a sky-high cost. You'll find it to be just as affordable as comparably-sized models and, depending on the ones you're looking at, it might even be less expensive. So stop worrying and accept the fact that even the spatially-challenged can have adequate storage.
Gustavo Copeland
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Work Slowly When Assembling
July 3, 2014
Even though I feel that the kit is well designed and the planning is thorough, there is some advice that I would like to give to everyone interested in assembling this kit. It is imperative that you square up the floor/assembly platform so that all of the sections can fit to it easily. You need to make sure that you follow all of the assembly instructions in their specified order or else you will find yourself needed to reassemble and reorganize the various parts. I advise that you install all of the trim sections with the aid of a hand held screwdriver. You should plan on it taking eight hours for two people to assemble this kit.
Brayden Rios
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Spacious Shed
June 22, 2014
This shed is quite spacious and well build overall. We were surprised initially when it arrived in the mail and saw just how many parts it had. The biggest surprise was that it went up quite quickly, and gave us storage space that we are all quite satisfied with possessing.
Aden Espinosa
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Workshop Addition
June 12, 2014
My 12-by-16-foot workshop was busting at the seams, so I ordered this shed. It now sits right behind the big building and looks perfect! I use it to store my gardening supplies (rakes, shovels, fertilizer, wood, etc.). Nice to now have the extra space in my big shed! Did I mention that the new shed looks great too!?
David Gonzalez
el paso texas
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
March 15, 2014
Good quality.
James Shafer
Salt Lake City
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Two People, Three Hours
December 17, 2013
Two of us put this shed together in about three hours. We didn't have much trouble with hole alignment and felt that the parts were manufactured well. True, the instructions were somewhat unclear sometimes, but that really didn't cause us much trouble.
Sacramento, CA
3 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Know what you're getting
October 22, 2013
I'd guess most people buy this shed because they have limited space and want it next to a building. Now that it's done, it's perfect for this. But... The shed is constructed from the outside. And don't expect to move it very far once it's built. But you need to be able to get on all four sides of the shed to put it together. If you're careful, you can move it away from the house enough to get on that side. Unfortunately, I was putting the shed on the side of my house. It has a five-foot setback from the property line, but taking the width of the fence into account, I had 4'8". Consequently I couldn't get to the sides of the shed once the siding was on. And even attaching the siding wasn't trivial. I wouldn't have bought the shed if I had known it was going to be that difficult to put together.
Pros:Perfect size for my space. Seems durable. Should be low maintenance
Cons:Need enough room to get on all four sides and to get a ladder on the side so you can work on the roof.
Jayden Kilpatrick
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Nice Shed That Is Reasonably Priced
October 4, 2013
I was quite satisfied all around with this product. Even thought the size necessitated an additional shipping charge, the price was not unreasonable at all. My daughter lives in another city, and I had made the decision to purchase this shed and give it to her as a combination birthday and Christmas present. Thankfully, everything was done in a timely manner and the present arrived prior to Christmas day.
Jesse Black
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Time Consuming to Assemble
July 21, 2013
For starters, it is important that you have three to four days of good weather available, since you will need that amount of time; in addition, poor weather will make it a big challenge to get this shed up, so make sure it is good weather all around. I will add that while I was searching for a shed, I was a little surprised at the prices for sheds on the market, but was pleased to discover that this was the least expensive option out there. During the installation process, I found the need to keep making sure that everything was properly lined up. The platform was built to all of the specified standards. Overall, this shed is great for storing all of your lawn care equipment, and when it comes to appearance, it is almost impossible to beat the overall look of this shed. My one quibble is that the instructions are not the easiest to follow, and sometimes are confusing, particularly with regard to all of the illustrations.
Luis Figueroa
3 Stars
Subpar Shed
May 31, 2013
In short, I have decided that if there is a better option available at some point in the future, I will go with that one. On a whole, this shed is definitely below average. I had two contractors assemble this shed (for which I am quite grateful), and it took them most of an afternoon to complete the job. The materials were mediocre, and a new door needed to be ordered because the original was bent and unusable. Even now, because the holes were not properly drilled, the door is very difficult to use.
Diego Perdue
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Just What the Doctor Ordered
May 18, 2013
Even though this is a great buy, there are a few negatives that need to be laid out. It is a little flimsy and installation time did take two full days, but in the greater scheme of things, there are really trifles. The shed is in a low traffic area of the yard, meaning that it most likely will be able to last with minimal wear and tear. The delivery time was great and the product arrived unscathed. Thankfully, it is perfect for the narrow area between our house and fence, and the door installation makes it look very unobtrusive with the rest of our home.
Michael Beverly
North Carolina
3 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Good Product That Takes Time to Assemble
April 21, 2013
It is imperative that you be patient during the process of assembling this shed. If the wind is blowing and you find yourself in an exposed location, then do not attempt to assemble this shed. I would also like to add that it took two relatively experienced workers close to eight hours to assemble this shed in addition to the three hours needed to sort the parts and then build the frames. The directions and drawings were rather difficult to follow, sometimes being woefully inadequate. Because of this, there were occasions that steps needed to be redone. You will know if you have made a mistake because nothing will line up later. One of the hardest parts of the installation was due to the fact that some of the nuts and bolts were stored in a bag that contained 300 screws, making the process of sorting a complex endeavor. Additionally, the installation process requires that you put a washer on a screw, a job that any young helper would have found to be ideal. One issue was that some of the part numbers had rubbed off, making it difficult to identify them. Additionally, some of the metal parts were bent, but thankfully it was easy to straighten them out with a pair of pliers. In short, assembling definitely does take two people. It will be quite flimsy until all of the structural supports are in place. However, once everything is in place, it will become quite sturdy. In order to insure the final steps of assembly go smoothly, be sure to have one person inside to tighten the nuts and bolts. One warning is that the door hinges do seem to be small, meaning that if someone pulled too hard they could easily rip them off, making security a legitimate issue. In the end, the shed does achieve its intended purpose of holding both a dirt bike and a tandem bike. I was kind of expecting it to be white, but in the end, it has a bit of a grayish color.
Liam Bourgeois
Rhode Island
2 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Assembly Not For Amateurs
March 20, 2013
You might be better off in building your own shed. It took two of us a total of six hours to assemble this shed. Even though the instructions called for wearing gloves, it is not possible when you are dealing with 7/16" screws. This shed is not for amateurs, and the flooring was really quite poor.
Ryder Jorgensen
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Cons and Pros
March 6, 2013
Cons: Instructions could have been clearer in some places. Pros: quality parts; holes aligned well; only took me five hours to put it together by myself; finished product looks great! Tip: Use a nice pair of snug-fitting work gloves. I didn't have any, and I repeatedly cut my hands on the metal siding while trying to screw everything together.
Raymond Duvall
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Good Shed, Poor Instructions
February 14, 2013
This shed gets a four star rating primarily because of the difficulty of assembly due to its extremely complicated instructions. The screws that we needed to use to attach the siding to the frame were too short, partly because of the washers that needed to be inserted. Despite all of these issues, I can say with confidence that this shed has definitely suited all of our needs. My one hope is that it is able to last as long as our previous shed, which gave us about 25 years of good use.
Grayson Gary
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Excellent Place to Store Things
February 9, 2013
Admittedly, the biggest challenge to this product was the assembly process, but in the end, it really is a very good product. The price is definitely reasonable, and even though the actual assembly itself is easy, it is a very long process. You can expect it to take close to eleven hours with one person assisting you. Some of the steps were admittedly a challenge to complete, but by and large, we are quite satisfied with the finished product. There is plenty of room in this product for storage. One note: you will need to move it into place once you have finished with the assembly process.
Jimmy Simons
New Jersey
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Tough Assembly Process, Great Finished Product
December 10, 2012
I really like this shed, but I do have some issues with it, and all of these problems are confined mainly to the confusing and cumbersome assembly process. First of all, never try to assemble this shed if it is a windy day. Second, wear gloves because there are sharp edges on many of the parts. Third, the instructions are poor and require a good deal of guesswork. Fourth, you will need to assemble it and then move it into position up against the wall of an existing structure. Finally, plan on the assembly taking about a day; it is not a two hour project. All of this being said, it is fairly affordable shed that butts up against the wall of a house.
Jake Conner
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Do Not Assemble In Less Than Ideal Weather
November 22, 2012
Even though my back would differ with me, I am completely satisfied with this product. Beware of the wind and rain when assembling this product, and make sure that it is not in the forecast when you assemble it. Also, be sure to secure it down once the assembly is completed. This aside, it took me twelve hours over two days to complete the assembly process.
Trenton Tobin
South Carolina
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Can Store a Lot in This Shed
October 27, 2012
The instructions are very easy to understand, and it took both me and a friend less than four hours to assemble this unit. Once it is up, I was able to store chairs, bags, small ice chests, and more in it.
Aidan Barney
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Easy But Time Consuming to Assemble
September 21, 2012
This shed did take both my son and me a total of twelve hours to complete, but the work was mainly time consuming. It was easy to assemble, but you need to have patience.
Emmanuel Lacy
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Sturdy and Roomy Shed
April 29, 2012
This is a shed that has a very attractive overall appearance and possesses a good deal of indoor space. The instructions were clear and it was really quite straightforward when the time came to assemble.


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Social media and networks have been part of many internet users's life for the last six to seven years, with services popping up and falling down at an astonishing pace. And, yet, social media marketing is still a very "hot" topic.
From forums to blogs: online conversations are happening since years and the success of channels such as Facebook and Twitter has created an online world that's loaded with buzz, communication, collaboration, etc. There is nevertheless a tendency to social media marketing hype but with new tools and possibilities being launched and talked about all the time, it sometimes is hard to focus on what matters. All the evolutions, that we call "social" today, are not new, but it seems that social media marketing starts to be thought of and approached in a more mature way. Note the word "starts".
In reality, for many marketers, social media marketing is often still a confusing and overwhelming topic. The good news: social media marketing does not have to be overpowering If you don't focus on the channels and the trends too much but look at your business goals and what your customers want, developing a social media marketing strategy is easier than you think. Once the foundations are laid, the objectives are set, the integrations are done and the plan is in place, the most important part, that is often overlooked, is over. Obviously social media marketing requires resources, effort and time, but if you ask the right questions and provide the right answers ROI is a logical next step.
To be successful in social media marketing, you need to:
- Have an integrated, holistic and cross-channel vision
- Be, work and think customer-centric
- Understand that people decide where and how they get in touch with you
- See that the sales process is shifting from 'selling' to 'buying'
- Have a strategy, goals and a plan
- Make a business case to have the necessary resources (it's not a free lunch)
- Understand that social media marketing strengthens other forms of marketing
- Look at marketing as a dialogue
- Drop the broadcasting mentality
- Know that all social media and networks are different and have a different way of interaction: focus on those that work and matter for your business and customers
- See "users", "followers", "subscribers" and "consumers" as people
- See everyone as a customer and vendor: your employees included
- Listen, measure, monitor and act
- Inject what you hear by listening in your overall business strategy (data and Social CRM)
- Define the right metrics and Key Performance Indicators to measure success
- Prepare your employees
- Understand the role that social media can play in all parts of the customer life cycle
- Speak the language your customers speak
- Think in terms of value, relationships and conversations but certainly also ROI and bottom-line
- Be committed
- Reach out to your customers
- Move from connections to relationships to business
- Move beyond the traditional influence sphere
- Be human: be you and focus on the people in your company
- Provide value
- Be data-driven
Social media marketing and engagement marketing aim to engage people. They encourage them to participate in the evolution of a brand.
From conversations to sales: listen!
Customer engagement and conversations are what social media marketing is about. Rather than looking at people as passive receivers and "consumers" of messages, modern marketers understand that customers should be actively involved in the production and co-creation of marketing programs.
Engagement marketing attempts to connect more strongly people with brands by "engaging" them in a dialogue and two-way, cooperative interaction. However, you have to measure it and have business goals.
People online now have shorter attention spans, they're bombarded with information, and they have a wide range of channels to inform themselves and communicate. Many aspects of the buying process have moved online.
Thus so should you. Be there where your (future) customers are, track their digital footprints and be ready when they give you a "sign" that they are ready to buy or…ready to stop doing business with you.
They will not tell it directly, you will have to listen and measure. Track their online behavior and communicate, build relationships and offer the right value at the right moment, depending on the signals you get.
In social media marketing, value often means relevant content, tailor-made promotions, useful information and a "real" relationship. And of course it also means value for your business: the bottom-line.
By offering value, you will get value back. Satisfied customers and so-called 'fans' or 'followers' are the strongest sales force you have.
People, trust and relationships in social media marketing
Businesses should think about their (future) customers as people. Not as email addresses, contacts sitting in a customer relationship management tool, passive consumers of advertising messages, etc.
They should strive to get closer to people and eventually become part of their personal networks as a reliable and trustworthy partner.
It will result in more loyal customers and a positive impact on the bottom-line.
This does not happen overnight, and it does require some serious customer-centric thinking and customer engagement.
For many businesses, it even requires a process of change management and of corporate culture. Social media marketing needs customer-centricity, and customer-centricity requires a corporate attitude and organization where all processes revolve around the customer. Integration of platforms and marketing efforts and channels, as well as breaking down corporate walls, is key for a social and customer-centric business.
Becoming a trustworthy partner and focusing on conversations and customer satisfaction and engagement is important to optimize the relationships with your existing customers. However, it is also key in acquiring new customers.
However, let's not dream: a brand or business will not easily become part of the personal network of someone. In fact, it's more the other way around: people are expanding their personal networks via social media. When they connect with you, you gain their trust. Remember to look at your employees, press contacts, suppliers and partners as people.
Create the necessary social media presences to enable all these people to connect with you and enable yourself to connect with them!
Don't look at the channels or the media themselves (yet); they are merely ways to engage your customers, connect, communicate and offer and receive value.
Content and channels = stories, voices, ears and eyes
In order to communicate with people you need a voice, ears and eyes. You also need something to talk about: a story, although, in fact, people tell the story. In marketing, we call them media and content.
Content and context are key in social media marketing. Not the content as such but the perceived value of it. When content is perceived as valuable within the right context, it gets shared. It becomes a story. It is the start of word-of-mouth.
Media are also key in social media marketing. Again, not the media or channels as such (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs, etc.), but how they can become voices to talk to people and ears to listen to people in a cross-channel way.
When you bring people in the centre of marketing, all you need are stories, voices, ears, eyes and a good sense of business and metrics.
In social media marketing your ears and eyes are also monitoring and tracking tools: to read and see the signals of your (potential) customer and to measure if the conversations and interactions you have are valuable, both for him and your business.
Finally, remember this: don't only focus on the content and value you offer but emphasize and highlight the content and value people around you generate.
Social media (marketing) hubs and conversation rooms
There are fewer face-to-face interactions between sales people and prospects/customers.
Customers don't need you: they can move through much of the buying cycle online, from gathering information and validating you as a vendor through recommendations.
The sales conversations are moving from restaurants and meeting rooms to online conversation rooms.
Your social media and online presences (blogs, Facebook pages, web site, etc.) are conversation rooms. The more you focus on broadcasting about you and your brand, the fewer people will enter.
Some of these rooms can be small. Some can be larger and be conversation spaces, where the whole online world can participate. Your blogs are like hubs, and social media marketing is really very much a hub and spoke model with your social presences turning around blogs, content, community platforms and sometimes even Facebook pages. The real hub though is the customer or prospect and his network.
Dare to let go of your brand more. Involve others, offer more value and content as a brand but offer less brand-related content.
You will also have to go to other conversation rooms: other blogs, other communities. Contribute, guest blog, provide advice but don't sell directly or right-away (there are exceptions). Become a trusted partner, pre-sell.
You cannot have thousands of social media conversation rooms. Pick a few: one or two blogs, a Facebook page, etc. Make them your social media hubs and connect all your other social media presences with that hub.
But most of all: focus on the people in all the conversation spaces and what they say. Listen, anticipate, participate and act.
Humanize your brand and communication. Deserve value by providing it. And turn it into sales, loyalty and cost reductions the proper way.


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Yeah, the EU has frankly turned the whole situation completely ridiculous.
That's an understatement. The part that I find silly is that there are now all sorts of retcons to try (unsuccessfully IMO) and make the number at least someone reasonable. So there is a big convoluted mess when instead they could have changed one number.
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Essentially they are asking you to believe that say, one Delta Force soldier could take on all the soldiers of the entire earth... and win. I don't care how incompetent the soldiers of the entire earth are... that's just unbelievable!
Not only that, but G-canon says it is simply not the case. I can't remember the exact line, but the ATOC novelization mentions that clones are not vastly superior to droids (dispite the Kaminoans' claims). Since there are billions of droids, 3 million clones after the first year doesn't work. And at the Battle of Geonosis, out of 200 Jedi only a handful survived, and I think we can agree that a Jedi is superior to a clone. IIRC there were 200,000 droids at that battle.
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To make sense of the scenes I just ignore the EU stuff, and assume there are a lot more clones already out there than implied by the movie and with lots of support troops as well (but you need lots of clones, you can't call it the Clone War if only 1% of your troops are clones, can you?).
We do know that there are additional forces than just clones, mainly natives on the various planets. We see this on Utapau in particular. But most of the battles that are depicted in the EU consist mainly of clones.
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well actually, I alwys think its the clones who are doing the majority of the fighting. Support personel and such are still filled mostly by non-clones.
Sure. But in the films we see clones doing pretty much everything, from piloting to starship gunnery crews and so on. We know that they do more than act as simple soldiers.
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In episode 2 they said 1.2 million UNITS, what if one unit is 100 or 1000 clones, that would even the odds slightly. But they would still be smashed.
There are several sources, including Karen Traviss's 3 million clones after the first year, that state that 1 unit = 1 clone. There are many reasons why I think this number is simply incorrect:
3 million clones can be transported by 188 Acclimators. Leaving none for Venators, stationing on planets, or crewing anything, including the acclimators.
The NEC says this about Battle of Muunilist:
"The Republic countered with sheer numbers, sending hundreds of assault ships, each one groaning from the weight of troopers and war machines. Many vessels reached the surface only as smoldering hulks; others found themselves cut off from their drop zones, forced to make landings behind enemy lines."
Technically assault ship means an
That means that the entire clone army was at that battle. Leaving none for anywhere else in the galaxy. According to the EU, this is not true.
One retcon has been that a clone was worth about 200 battle droids to justify the small number. That implies that, in ROTS on Utapau, where there are "thousands of battle droids", the Kenobi would only need a handful of clones. If there were 10,000 droids, he would only need about 50 clones. Yet we see several acclimators flying overhead. Was this complete overkill? Even if there were a million droids, they would only need about 5000 clones, which is one fairly empty acclimator. That ratio just doesn't work.
3 million isn't an unheard of number of soldiers for an army on Earth. Did the GAR not protect any of their holdings after they won them? Yes, there were non-clones involved in the Clone Wars, but in the films apart from Utapau everything we see is done by clones (pilots, crewman, soldier, etc.). And according to the ROTS novel,
"the new governors are arriving with full regiments of clone troops what they call security forces.
So after the war they are used as occupying forces. Yes there can be more than the 3 million number from 2 years before, but how many more? They have a lot of occupying to do. From ANH novelization, Tarkin tells us
This station is the final link in a new-forged Imperial chain which will bind the
million systems of the galactic Empire
together once and for all.
Even if the Republic had gained an order of magnitude more clones in two years, that is still only 30 clones to occupy a system (not planet). Yes, not every system needs occupying, but the Emperor is trying to enforce his rule, so it is reasonable to assume that most systems would need to be controlled. Even if it is only a third of the systems, probably the upper bound is 90 troopers per system, assuming all those extra clones. At just double the growth, we are looking at 3-9 clones per system.
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My test-drive model was EPA rated at 17 mpg. For the full week of driving, including towing the trailer with heavy cattle, I still achieved an overall 18.2 mpg. MSRP is shown as $47,380, but there were several premium package improvements added on. With these upgrades and the destination charges, the bottom sticker price was $52,475. It was awarded five-star safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for Overall Vehicle Score, Front Driver Crash, Front Passenger Crash, Front Side Crash, and Rear Side Crash.
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Spring time is my favorite time of year. Always has been. It could be because my birthday occurs in the spring, or it could be that, as dark as my soul is, I actually do enjoy sunlight.
Just as flowers begin to bloom, the geese return. They peck around their former territory, doing a little "spring cleaning," making it a home again. And then they attack.
I've never been attacked by a goose, but I know a number of people have. I watched my tiny toy poodle try, ineffectively, to fight a goose. He didn't go outside for a week.
Carrie is terrified of geese, although she's terrified of anything with wings. Birds scare the shit out of her. While we knew better, we thought that if every child had been brought by a stork, then she had been brought by a pigeon or something equally lame and inept which had resulted in a deep-burning hatred of all things ornithological.
We also opined that if storks delivered babies, then there was one degenerate one named Stu the Scandal Stork who visited college campuses to terrify young women who didn't practice safe sex.
Allow this to serve as a slight explanation for how the following story got so out of hand.
My friend Deepak hails from India. He's been here for quite some time, so it's really unnecessary for me to point that out, but I feel like it's something that has to be said. So there's that.
He's an actuary. I know two actuaries, and both have tried to explain their jobs to me. I think I get it. But then again, there's so much shit I think I get but really do not.
So imagine Deepak, who's always finely dressed, strolling up to work. There's a commotion. He scurries inside. Shortly thereafter, the rumor begins to circulate. A coworker was attacked. Viciously.
By a goose.
The office is in a frenzy now, although Deepak points out, calmly, that, "Guys, it's just a fucking goose."
Soon comes an e-mail from Human Resources. It reads as follows:
Due to geese problems at the north entrance of the building. Building management has advised that this entrance not be used by anyone until the aggressive goose is removed from that area. They are working to resolve this issue, but until they are able to get the goose away from the north entrance please use the West or South entrance to the building.
Let ***** or I know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
So here goes my imagination. There is a lone goose. He is "being aggressive," outside the north side of the building. Immediately, Deepak and I begin to imagine this goose's life, because he's just as peculiar as I am.
We established that the goose in question was clearly drunk and harassing people outside of the office, because he had recently been terminated from his job in Accounts Payable. His name is Morty, and boy, is he pissed.
Their idea of trying to get the situation under control is to send two janitors out to cajole Morty off the premises. "We don't want any trouble," one would say as the other cautiously tried to grab the goose.
"BACK OFF MY FUCKING WING!" Morty would honk belligerently. "JUST BACK THE FUCK OFF!"
Deepak received an update at one point, informing the staff that they had brought in a specialized dog, which had been dubbed, "the goose hunter." Original.
This strikes me as funny. Like this dog was born and bred to chase geese solely from corporate settings.
Post Office: Yes, we have a goose situation over her.
Goose Hunter: Oh sorry. He doesn't do government buildings.
Deepak, on the other hand, envisioned a slightly different capture. In his head, he imagined a swat team of 16 men and 8 dogs coming by in a bullet proof van, wearing hard shell hats and dark sunglasses, holding barons and ak-47s, and they chase the goose away.
Then the swat team leaves. And the goose comes back within 10 minutes.
It's pretty inspired.
I love these kinds of stories – the corporate freakout. I've worked in a corporate setting with all the gossip and the rumors and the general "holy-fucking-shittiness." It's like being trapped in a cubicle all day underneath oppressive fluorescent lighting slowly drains your brain of all sense of intelligence.
It was a fucking goose. Did HR need to be involved? Really? In my day, HR got involved if someone tried to bang you in the copy room, and that was a marginal involvement at best.
I don't understand corporate fuckery anymore. I don't speak that language. My current job hinges on the ability to be an adult and solve problems by yourself. Everyone here takes things in stride. That's why I appreciate it so much.
But then again, I don't have to face the terror that others do on a daily basis. Yes, I work arguably near a crack den, but there are no geese here.
And for that I'm thankful.
UPDATE: Deepak made it to his car without being assaulted by an aggressive goose, although I haven't heard from him this morning, so I'm a hair bit nervous.
If you're reading this, Deepak, GODSPEED.


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HONOURS: Ulster Schools U18s & 19s, Irish Schools U18s & U19s
When and why did you start playing rugby?
I started playing when I lived in England at the age of six. At that time I was more into playing football until I joined Veseyans rugby club in Birmingham. Rugby is huge in my family so my brother and I were playing at an early age.
Most memorable match that you played in and why was it memorable?
I'll always remember my first ever game of fifteen aside rugby against Coleraine Inst. I loved the sense of playing a proper rugby match, especially being able to kick at goal for the first time. Also my last game against Ballymena at Ravenhill. Although we lost I will always remember that game.
Least memorable match. Do you have a match that you'd like to forget?
My first game playing out half for Methody 1st XV against RBAI. It was a bit of a step up from junior rugby and I had a nightmare. I played on the 2nd XV for the following game but managed to work my way back onto the team.
Toughest opponent. Who and why?
Against Australia U19s I was marking a huge centre that now plays for the senior Aussie 7s side. He was tough enough! Hopefully I will have the chance to play against him again.
Worst room-mate? Who stops you from getting a good nights sleep?
In my upper 6th school tour I was roomed with a 5th former who snored abnormally loud. I think he might have had some kind of nasal defection! I couldn't sleep at all.
Longest in the changing room. Who out of all your team mates takes longest getting ready after a game?
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From one great malacologist's library to another
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I knew Melbourne "Mel" R. Carriker (1915-2007) from the MAM meetings at the Delaware Museum of Natural History. The 2006 meeting was the last one he attended. After my presentation, which was about the extra space in the shells of land snails, several people had comments and questions. During the break, Dr. Carriker came over to me and we had a brief discussion about my presentation and he suggested that I look for a certain anatomical character in snails to test my ideas (I still haven't done it, though). Later, I thought that his suggestion was the best I had received that day. When I learned at this year's meeting that Dr. Carriker had died a month earlier at age 92, I was truly amazed and impressed that at age 91 he had outdone everyone else, at least in my mind, at the 2006 MAM meeting.
So when one of Mel Carriker's books* went up for bidding at the American Malacological Society's traditional auction during the World Congress of Malacology in Antwerp last month, I managed to outbid everyone to buy it for 20 euros. That may be a little bit too much for an outdated book, but it is for a good cause as the proceeds from the auction support the American Malacological Society's programs for graduate students. Besides, Mel Carriker's name is on 2 pages.
I have written my name on the same page. Imagine how much money that book will sell for, say, 50 years from now, after people realize that it once belonged to not one, but two famous malacologists. Either that or they will say "Who was this Örstan guy who defaced this page?"
Anyway. Another interesting thing about this book is that there is a 1959 "season's greetings" card from the Paleontological Research Institution pasted on the first page.
The inside of the card has pictures of the monoplacophoran mollusk Neopilina ewingi.
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Button, Apollo 13
This button was worn by Eugene F. "Gene" Kranz, NASA Chief of Flight Control Division, during Apollo 13, the third lunar landing attempt. During that flight, mission control worked with Apollo contractors and the flight crew to solve several problems, foregoing a Moon landing but bringing the crew back to Earth safely.
As the leader of the "white team" in mission control, Kranz wore a different white suit vest, handsewn by his wife, Marta, for each mission, beginning with Gemini IX in 1966 and ending with Apollo 17 in 1972. Kranz wore this button displaying the Apollo XIII mission patch on the rather simple white vest created for Apollo 13. Although Kranz's trademark vests were well known at the time, Kranz's portrayal by actor Ed Harris in the 1995 film "Apollo 13" made the Apollo 13 white vest and its mission patch button iconic.
Gift of the Eugene F. Kranz Family.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Date
- 1970
- Location
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- Exhibition
- Apollo to the Moon
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- Metal
- Paint
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Hereunder are 5 steps for an easy relaxing exercise inspired from Tai Chi. Take the time to slowly complete the entire exercise. Focus only on yourself and your breathing.
1) Take three deep breaths. Take some time to calm down and forget all about your 1 worries.
2) Stand straight with your legs slightly apart. Stretch your arms in front of you and slowly bent your knees. As if floating on
the ocean start a flowing up and down movement with your legs and gently wave your arms following it. (6 times)
3) Keep doing this up and down movement gently. But when you are up, open now smoothly your arms like a fluttering of
wings, bring them back in front of you and bent your knees to start the movement gain. (6 times)
4) Stand straight with your legs slightly apart. Turn your right leg and your upper body smoothly on the right side and slowly extend your right arm while placing your
left arm above your head. Keeping a flowing move, turn around and do the same movement on the left side. (6 times)
5) Finally, stretch your arms in front of you. As if you were swimming the crawl, one
arm after the other, start making flowing circular movements around you. Do this 6
times just as if you were following a flow of water circulating around you.
6) Finish the exercise with 3 deep breaths.


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- Insert hook (not included, use a #10 metal hook for best results) at 45 angle and extract hair through cap where desired.
- Mix chemical to a thick consistency using cream or gel developed. When using liquid (or runny) colors, always use an extender or thickening agent.
- Apply chemical to the hair with comb or applicator brush.
- Cover head loosely with plastic bag if recommended.
- When processing with heat, use low heat settings only.
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Tip For Retouch HighlightsIve been using this product for years. I color and highlight my own hair and found that the foam cap prevents the "tiger" spots on my head if Im careful not to make the bleach solution too thin. For re-touches, I pull the strands of hair out until I see the old highlights coming through, then stop. The effect is that of loops through-out the head. I only lighten the "loops". The ends are protected from lightening. The finished results are fantastic. Saves the hair from being over-processed.Oct 29, 2008Anonymous / Atlanta, GA
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No. 20 Arizona vs. No. 25 BYU, Bridgeport, Texas Woman's
Saturday, March 15 // 4 p.m. (MST)
Tucson, Ariz.
Live streaming HERE
Live Stats HERE
TUCSON, Ariz. – The No. 20 Arizona women's gymnastics team will host their first quad meet of the season this Saturday, March 14 at 4 p.m. MST. The program will honor its three seniors at the final home meet before post-season competition. The Wildcats will be competing against No. 25 BYU, Bridgeport, and Texas Women's.
"All three opponents are quality and BYU is having a very good year," head coach Bill Ryden said. "It's going to be a high quality competition and will resemble a four ring circus with all the events going on at once. We have to be on our game to be successful, but we also have to not worry about the opponents as much as worrying about ourselves."
"We are going to come out focused with a lot of energy and intend on going one event at a time for a successful 24 routines in a row," Ryden added. "We're going to go one routine at a time, put it in the books and go on to our next one. We need to have an intensity to put together that ever elusive complete meet we've been looking for."
Arizona is coming off of a loss to No. 12 Oregon State, 197.050-197.275. Junior Kristin Klarenbach posted a career high 9.950 on floor. Lexi Mills scored a career high 9.900 during the Cat's best bars event of the season (49.300). Junior Allie Flores earned her fourth 9.900 on floor, while Shelby Edwards set a career high score of 9.900 on beam and tied her career high on vault.
At the conclusion of the meet, the program will honor its three seniors: Shana Sangston, Ali Stakem and Barbara Donaldson.
"I'm proud of all of them," Ryden said. "It is going to be an emotional night for them. I know that they are going to be excited, and I'm going to give them opportunities to go out there and do things in front of the fans. They deserve that. It has been an up and down year with injuries and so forth for some of the senior class, but the three of them have done so much for the program. I am very proud of them, and I want to send them off right with their fans cheering for them."
Live stats and streaming will be available the day of the competition. There will also be updates on Facebook.com/ArizonaGymnastics and Twitter @AZGymnastics.
Scouting the opposition:
BYU- They're is tied for 25th place in the nation and is 2-8 on the year. Their 23 person roster features 3 seniors and 9 freshmen, including senior Raquel Willman Hatch who recently received the Gymnast of the Week award for her March 7th all-around performance (39.350) against the Washington Huskies, a meet that the Cougars won 196.125-194.300. BYU is coached by Brad Cattermole, who has lead the team to eight national championship appearances in his 27 years as head coach. The last time that the Cats and Cougars met was Feb. 17, 2012, when the Wildcats won at home 196.275-194.525.
Bridgeport- The team is 5-5 on the season and is coming off of a first place finish (194.650) against Brown (194.125), West Chester (188.525), and the University of Rhode Island (170.800). The team includes 12 freshmen and 9 seniors. The Purple Knights are coached by 10 year head coach Byron Knox, who led the team to the 2013 NCAA Regionals, making Bridgeport only the second DII program to do so. March 16, 2012 was the last meeting between Arizona and Bridgeport, and the Cats came out on top, 196.525-193.525.
Texas Woman's- After scoring a season high 194.775 in their loss to Oklahoma (198.150) and Minnesota(196.275), the Pioneers will look to build off of their performance. Texas Woman's is currently 5-5 on the season. They have an older team with eight seniors and five freshmen, and are coached by Lisa Bowerman, who is in her 2nd year as head coach. Before her tenure at the head of the program started, Bowerman won MIC Assistant Coach of the Year in 2002, 2010, and 2011. The last time Arizona and Texas Women's met, Arizona took first in a quad meet.
2013 Arizona Review:
The Wildcats completed the 2013 season with a season record of 17-15 and advanced to their 27th consecutive NCAA Regional Championships. Finishing sixth, overall, at the Pac-12 Championships and third in the NCAA Regional Championships, Arizona rounded out the season ranked No. 17 in the nation.
Arizona was led by senior Aubree Cristello, who was the lone qualifier to the NCAA National Championships for all-around. Cristello was one of the team's top all-around athletes, tying her career-high 39.475 three times as well as finishing her career with 2001.250 points, the second highest in program history.
Numerous freshmen stepped up despite roster injuries including Jessie Sisler and Shelby Edwards. Both freshmen received at least one Pac- 12 Freshman/Newcomer of the Week award during the season. Sisler recorded a career-high 9.925, giving her one of the top program scores on floor. Edwards provided depth on beam recording scores despite an elbow injury that required her to perform an armless routine.
Look Out for New GymCats:
The Wildcats added a number of new faces this season, including two Arizona natives, Krysten Howard out of Phoenix and Selynna Felix-Terrazas from Tucson. Gabby Laub hails from Owasso, Okla., while Mackenzie Valentin comes from Mustang Okla. Also added to the roster is former gymnastics manager and Plano, Texas, native Shay Fox. All of these gymnasts were top J.O. competitors and should make an immediate impact in the lineups this season.
Pre-season Rankings:
The Arizona gymnastics team heads into the season ranked No. 17 in the 2014 Women's Pre-Season Coaches poll. The Wildcats are one of eight Pac-12 schools to place within the top 25, including No. 4 UCLA, No. 6 Utah, No. 9 Stanford, No. 12 Oregon State, No. 20 Washington, No. 22 California and No. 25 Arizona State.
Complete pre-season rankings can be found here: http://www.troester.com/gym/Wrankings/2014/WcoachesPoll.htm
Stacked to the Max:
The Arizona gymnastics team is going to compete against one of the toughest schedules in the nation. According to RoadtoNationals.com, Arizona's strength of schedule is ranked No. 8. Of the 12 regular season meets and 16 regular season opponents, the Cats will face eight ranked teams. Those opponents include No. 3 Oklahoma, No. 4 UCLA, No. 5 LSU, No. 6 Utah, No. 9 Stanford, No. 12 Oregon State, No. 20 Washington, No. 21 Kentucky and No. 25 ASU.
Ryden's Record:
Head coach Bill Ryden finished out the 2013 season with an overall even record of 220-198-3.
What's Coming Up:
Arizona will head to Air Force Monday, March 17 at 5 p.m. before heading to the Pac-12 Championships on March 22.


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Nov. 16, 2010
STANFORD, Calif. - Hey SWG fans!
With one more week of preseason complete, we are ramping up practices to prepare for the quickly approaching competition season! It's great to see routines coming easily so we can start fine-tuning and making necessary adds on each event! Monday, SWG rocked neon spandex, leg warmers and side ponies for 80's day. I think it's safe to say that most of us would have looked good jamming to Bruce Springsteen and Duran Duran. To add even more laughs to this practice, everyone was assigned a character to act out while doing a beam dance thru, while the rest of the team had to guess what they were acting out. Spin's impersonation of a cheerleader was over the top ridiculous, and had the entire team laughing throughout the whole routine. Shona continued the freshman domination of this activity when she got up there with her sassy "Betty Boop" dance thru! It was great to see SWG build off of Sunday's practice and come back with another strong practice on Monday.
We started Wednesday off with a Freshman/Sophomore rap to get everyone pumped up for another great day! The beam team showed solid routines in a spur of the moment intrasquad. A special shout out to A-mo and Dan Dan for rocking solid cold sets with double back dismounts!
SWG came in looking ready to go for Friday's game day, sporting poofs, red lipstick and scrunchies. Everybody worked their "first official game day" jitters out on the first two events and used that as fire going into vault and floor. The back three girls on bars really stepped up after a shaky start to the event. Weedge nailed a 9.9 bar routine with her Jaeger to half pirouette add! Brownie started the beam line up off with a solid routine, and Weedge and Dani followed suit in the second and third spots. The floor lineup showed huge tumbling, without sacrificing the performance aspect of the routine. In fact, most people even stepped up and took their dance to the next level, capturing everyone's attention. We finished the day on vault where everyone did some "moby" big vaults! It was a great finish to our first "close-to full" game day!
We came in Sunday morning ready to go, and ready to do some tumbling on the hard floor! The floor lineup showed two passes out on the hard floor effortlessly, which got us all even more excited to get out on the competition floor!
Finally, I think everyone can agree that some of the most exciting things in the gym this week haven't come from people hitting routine after routine. In addition to all the routines and skills, it's been awesome seeing more people able to add some gymnastics to their practices. Shona and Kristina joined the beam agility mix, looking like they never missed a day. Ming added round-off double backs off beam, and has been super solid in her first few weeks of agility. Spinner is swinging more bars with some sky-high Tkachevs, and Lucy did back handsprings on beam! It's great to see rehab paying off, and everyone getting healthy and ready to go for season! We hope you are getting excited to watch us, because we are psyched to get the ball rolling! Thanks for checking in, and GO CARD!


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Strong Seniors is a year-long membership program offered through a grant from the Palmer Home Foundation. Seniors who apply must show a household income of less than $25,000 for singles, less than $29,500 for a two-person household and proof of residency in Kent County.
The program is a full membership and will be limited to 40 individuals and it includes full access to programs at the Dover YMCA for one year.
In order to be considered for the program, seniors must show proof of residence in Kent County, provide proof of age and complete an open doors application; provide copies of 2013/2014 tax return, or a letter from the IRS stating that they do not file taxes and other financial documentation as requested.
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A debate over conflicts of interest rages in the field of medical science. Concern about financial
conflicts has been triggered by such controversies as the New England Journal of Medicines failure
to enforce its disclosure guidelines and a University of Pennsylvania researchers failure to adequately
disclose his conflicts to a patient who died during a clinical drug trial. Incredibly, what is of paramount
concern in medical science has been of relatively no concern in environmental science. Why?
No doubt, it is the specter of unidentifiable deaths that may have been caused by undisclosed
conflicts of interest that has drawn the attention of many journalists and prompted the medical
community to begin addressing the problem. Moreover, the enormous investments by drug companies
in academic biomedical research has raised obvious questions.
Research on environmental issues should be held to the same level of scrutiny, because if bad
science ends up poisoning our rivers, polluting our air, and contaminating our food, the overall
consequences could be just as dangerous as drugs and medical devices.
Why a Policy on Conflicts of Interest?
As the Websters New World Dictionary definition has it, a conflict of interest is a conflict
between ones obligation to the public good and ones self-interest. Exactly where the public good
ends and self-interest begins is not always clear. Even so, institutions that conduct environmental
research (such as universities and federal organizations) and journals that publish environmental
research, should institute strict conflict-of-interest policies to minimize the influence of special-interest
funding on that research.
Conflicts of interest between scientists and companies include direct funding of research, stock
ownership, consulting fees, and other connections. Such conflicts of interest, or competing interests,
can affect everything from government policies to scientific research to news stories. Thus, disclosurewhen prevention is not possibleof conflicts of interest is needed. Of course, just because research is
funded by industry does not necessarily mean that it is biased or wrong. Rather, receipt of such funding
is one of many factors that need to be considered in evaluating study or a scientists statements.
Full and meaningful disclosure of potential conflicts of interest is a key first step, because
funding from special interests may produce bias in the design and results of a study. Researchers may
lean toward publishing studies favorable to the funding organization when in actuality the studyin
design, results, or bothis flawed or found problems with a chemical or practice. Disclosure policies
are an excellent and gentle tool to reduce intentional and unintentional bias or, at the very least, to alert
readers to the possibility of a bias.
Many, if not most, environmental journals lack adequate disclosure policies. In contrast, several
major medical journals have adopted or strengthened policies of disclosure for potential conflicts of
interest for authors. For example, The British Medical Journal, Journal of the American Medical
Association, New England Journal of Medicine, and others require authors to provide detailed
information about conflicts of interest and financial ties, with some of that information being provided in
the published studies. The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) recently wrote to more than
a dozen environmental journals, urging that they provide full disclosure of possible conflicts of interest.
Importantly, such disclosures should extend beyond funding of the study itself to include consulting
arrangements, speaking honoraria and the like.
Clearly, environmental journals are light years behind top medical journals. That must be
corrected, considering the wide ramifications that environmental research has on the earth and its
Undisclosed Conflicts
Air and water pollution, forest management, and global warming are just a few of the many
important current environmental issues. Potential and real conflicts of interest affecting scientists in such
areas need to be disclosed to help prevent flawed science from inappropriately influencing public
The issue of global warming illustrates that point. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change (IPCC), comprised of 2,500 relevant scientists worldwide, was established by the United
Nations in 1988 to study global warming. The panel concluded that global warming is real and is a
threat to our environment. The panel has estimated that the earths temperature will rise by 6 to 8
degrees Fahrenheit in the next century if present trends continue. That could lead to flooding of coastal
areas, disease, and food shortages. Notwithstanding the scientific consensus on global warming, a few
scientistswho probably not coincidently receive energy-industry fundingcontinue to question if the
Earths temperature is rising and question the need for action.
Dr. Robert Balling, a researcher at Arizona State University, has been a persistent skeptic of
global warming. He has been quoted in the New York Times and elsewhere as an authority on the
issue, frequently called to testify before congressional panels and other public groups, and repeatedly
raised questions about whether global warming is occurring. What is typically not reported, however, is
that according to Ozone Action, an environmental organization, Dr. Balling has received at least
$311,000 from oil and coal industries and from the Kuwaiti government.
In July, the General Accounting Office (GAO) released a report that found serious deficiencies
in the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA) procedures for preventing conflicts of interest.
Scientists who advise the EPA on regulations governing toxic chemicals were found to have ties to the
affected industries. As reported in the Washington Post Representative Henry A. Waxman (D-CA),
who requested the study, said, The American people expect decisions that affect environmental and
public health regulations to be based on unbiased science, but this GAO study reveals polluting
industries are in a position to influence panel findings.
Also, the United States Congress created the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) to advise
the government on scientific and technical matters. Since the NAS conducts research at the behest of
the federal government, its reports greatly affect lawmakers, regulatory agencies, and the general public.
Hence, its policies and practices on prevention and disclosure of conflicts of interest must be especially
sensitive to preserving its integrity. However, the NAS record has several serious blemishes over the
past two decades.
For example, in April 2000, an NAS panel issued a report on genetically engineered crops.
That reports credibility was questioned because at least eight of the 12 panel members had financial
ties to related industries, including ties to biotechnology and pesticide companies, and three members
were critiquing the very regulatory plan that they themselves had helped formulate when they worked at
the Environmental Protection Agency. As reported in Science magazine, Representative Dennis
Kucinich (D-OH) urged the academy to scrap the study" because the panel was "tainted by pervasive
conflicts of interest.
More recently, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) sent a letter to the NAS
questioning why possible conflicts were released about some, but not all, members of a panel convened
to study arsenic in drinking water. The SBA wrote, We do not assume that the current subcommittee
is unbalanced. We simply want the Academy to follow its own well crafted public procedures and
allow the public to participate. NAS responded to that inconsistency by releasing information about
possible conflicts for all members.
Last year, at the urging of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, Natural Resources
Defense Council, and others, the NAS made a strong commitment to greater openness. As a result the
NAS asks all candidates for committees to complete a Potential Sources of Bias and Conflict of
Interest form. The academys web site now provides conflict-of-interest information, along with
biographical data, for nominees to all of the groups committees.
The NAS, The British Medical Journal, and others are setting an example that environmental
publications should follow. At a time when industry is buying ever greater influence in the scientific
community, it is essential that financial-disclosure and conflict-of-interest policies be adopted and
implemented by universities, scientific journals, the general media, and scientists themselves. Clearly, a
company has every right to fund academic research and hire the most knowledgeable advisors it can
find. However, if there are no rules, entrepreneurial instincts all too often will trump ethical concerns.
What Should Be Done?
With such great public concern about momentous environmental problems, the scientific
establishment must be above reproach. Obviously, strict policies to prevent or disclose conflicts of
interest will not eliminate all problems, but by disclosure of funding and affiliations researchers provide
valuable information. Full disclosure can only help decision makers and the public in evaluating such
Environment and other scientific journals should adopt a policy of full and meaningful disclosure.
Journals should obtain all of the following information from authors of studies and other articles and
should disclose most of it in a footnote to the published studies. Disclosures should include:
Two final points: First science writers and other journalists reach many more people than
learned journals. They routinely should ask the scientists they interview about possible conflicts of
interest. Such information should be provided to readers when it may have a bearing on a scientists
credibility. The Washington Post has adopted a policy along those lines.
Second, as important as disclosure of conflicts of interest is prevention of such conflicts.
Official committees need not include any scientists with conflicts. Also, to help researchers decrease
their reliance on corporate funding, the government should greatly increase funding for research on
environmental issues.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has launched an Internet sitewww.IntegrityInScience.orgto provide information about the links between hundreds of scientists
mostly in the fields of nutrition, environment, toxicology, and medicineand businesses. That site also
includes information about some of the corporate support received by dozens of professional, health,
and nonprofit organizations.
If science lacks openness, it likewise lacks integrity; and having lost that, little worthy of the
name science remains. Conflicts of interest threaten science. We must first protect science before we
can protect the environment.


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When you're about to lose your current home, it can be difficult to focus on what is most important – finding a new home for you and your child. Emergency housing for single mothers can be difficult to find because there aren't as many options that are safe and appropriate for children.
Luckily, with the Internet, you can find the emergency housing you need as you transition from your current home to your future one.
Organizations Offering Safe and Healthy Emergency Shelters
Many non-profit organizations provide shelters to single mothers. Acceptance into these shelters only takes a phone call. Some of them will come to your current place of residence to pick you and your child up, while others allow you to drive yourself.
It depends on whether or not they also house domestic violence victims. Usually, single mothers who are trying to leave their abusive husbands want an undisclosed location, and picking mothers up is the only way to get them to the place without a safety risk.
To find available emergency shelters in your area, contact the following organizations:
- Catholic Charities
- Society of St. Vincent DePaul
- Salvation Army
Government Assistance for Temporary Shelter
The Department of Human Services provides many options for emergency or temporary shelter.
Overnight shelters – If you need a place to sleep at night, you can utilize the overnight shelters. They only allow people to stay for 12 hours, but you are able to come back each night. These shelters also provide meals and support services. When calling the Department of Human Services, ask about overnight shelters only for women or women and children.
Transitional shelters – Transitional shelters such as a house, apartment or other dwelling are available. Residents can stay for up to two years and meals are provided. During the stay, residents must work towards securing permanent housing with the support services offered.
Voucher shelter – If living with others concerns you, ask about the hotels and motels voucher program. This program will provide you a free room for as many nights as the overnight shelter is full or unavailable.
To find the Department of Human Services in your area, visit their website.
Other Housing Options
During your time at emergency shelters, you'll need to seek permanent housing that you can afford. Consider seeking assistance through the CoAbode network. This organization matches up single mothers with one another to live together. This way, they are able to reduce the cost of rent and utilities, and be a support to one another.
If you need financial assistance to get into a new home, you can apply for the government funds through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. To find out how to apply for this or learn more about your housing options in a housing emergency, call 211.
Stay Strong and in Control
Emergencies happen, but that doesn't mean you can't overcome them. There are many resources for you as a single mother to get back on your feet. With help from temporary shelters, you can get back into control.