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Emily Yates grew up in a family where music was a second language. Her parents, Michael and Amy Danial, played multiple instruments. Her brother Jordan picked up a guitar at age 14, never put it down and plays professionally in the Philadelphia area. But until two years ago, Emily played nothing more advanced than the radio.
"I really, really loved music," the Iraq War veteran said recently, before performing at the seventh annual Nat Keefe Concert Carnival at The Independent in San Francisco. "I loved singing. I love all kinds of music. But I showed little interest and natural ability (in playing an instrument)."
That changed, she said, when she visited Ghana, took drumming lessons and discovered rhythm in her soul. Upon returning home to Oakland, she received ukulele lessons from her husband, Erik, a professional musician who plays in the band Hot Buttered Rum.
Suddenly, she said, "I could strum."
Yates, 30, has been a whirlwind of creative energy ever since. As is typical of her many avocations, her music is influenced by her six years in the Army, which included two tours of duty in Iraq as a public affairs specialist. Her 2008 discharge liberated her from the rigidity and drudgery of military life but not the anger that had welled inside her while she served.
She found music helps dissipate that residual frustration. She has written several songs -- enough to fill a CD, "I've Got Your Folk Songs Right Here" -- some of them sardonic missives reflecting on her time in the Army.
"It's been an amazingly healing thing," she said. "I'm not angry all the time, and I have a way to express myself."
That's a winning combination, said Jason Moon, an Iraq War veteran and founder of the Wisconsin-based nonprofit Warrior Songs. Moon seeks, through music, to promote healing in veterans.
"Music moves us in ways that conversation doesn't," said Moon, who suffered post-traumatic stress disorder after returning from Iraq. "Less than 1 percent (of the U.S. population) have served or are serving. A lot of people don't get us. We think nobody is feeling what we feel."
Moon is compiling a CD he hopes will provide messages that resonate with veterans and civilians alike, to be released July 4. He asked Yates if she would contribute a track. She responded with "Smoke Break," a song about soldiers desperate for a fleeting respite from war.
"When you do a CD with a lot of heavy, depressing stuff, you don't want to scare the civilians away," Moon said. "She has a wonderful way of addressing serious topics. This song is about finding relief in the simple act of sitting in the smoking area and how that's relaxing. It's perfect."
Yates joked that her lyrics assume the structure of the essays she used to write in the Army. "Look at my verses," she said, while coloring placards for use as props during one of her songs at the Nat Keefe event. "I can't even help it."
She freely admitted that being married to a professional musician has its benefits.
"Because of him, I'm always around other musicians," she said. "I'm so spoiled. I know it's part of how I've been able to get as good as I have so fast. Granted, I'm not going to be anywhere near as good as them by the time I die, but I can play well enough to express myself in a way people will listen to."
There's no denying Yates' piercing wit and unflinching commitment to telling the truth as she sees it. From "I Don't Want to Have a Baby," to "Shut Yer Face," to "Foreign Policy Folk Song," you don't have to wonder what she's thinking.
She performed two songs at the Nat Keefe Concert Carnival, playing to a holiday season crowd. She was accompanied by her husband on "A Northern California Love Song," him on banjo and her on a banjo strung to mimic a ukulele. Then she was joined by about a dozen musicians and backup singers -- "a combined, like, hundreds of years of experience," she said -- for her signature tune, "Try Not to Be a Dick." Long before she finished, the crowd of about 100 was on its feet and singing along.
Yates and her husband took a post-holiday Jam Cruise, combining sightseeing in the Bahamas with musical performances and workshops. But she doesn't consider music to be mere instant gratification. On schedule to complete her degree in Near Eastern Studies at UC Berkeley in May, she would like to return to Iraq some day to participate in a collaborative musical project with Iraqis.
"Music is the great communication bridger," she said. "I feel that in life, it's really about playing to your strengths. I want to do the things I love, and in doing those things make a positive impact."
Contact Gary Peterson at 925-952-5053. Follow him at Twitter.com/garyscribe.
American homecomings
American Homecomings, a Digital First Media project in newspapers and on websites across the country, follows the lives of eight veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today we feature Oakland's Emily Yates, an Army veteran who served two tours in Iraq. Yates, 30, a senior in Near Eastern Studies at UC Berkeley, chafed under the rigidity of military life but finds her service has shaped her future in unexpected ways.
Online: Follow the stories at AmericanHomecomings.com.


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|Elmo can be seen in his own stage show, Elmo's World, as well as in Big Bird's Beach Party and the Rock Around the Block Parade. He is performed to a vocal track by Kevin Clash.
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Also under consideration this week is an increase in the price of the federal duck stamp. Sportsmen and women have once again demonstrated their support of conservation by their willingness to accept an appropriate price increase on the stamp. Nearly all revenue from federal duck stamp sales is dedicated to conserving land as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. S. 2156 would permit the Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, to set the price for future duck stamps, within limits established by Congress. This new model would allow the secretary to consider inflation and other factors that might warrant a price increase. The price of the federal duck stamp, currently $15, has not increased since 1991.
Sportsmen and women are also increasingly buying their hunting licenses and stamps online. All state fish and wildlife agencies now make their hunting and fishing licenses and stamps available electronically. S. 2071 would make what was a pilot program in a few states available to all states to expand availability of federal duck stamps online. Hunters will still receive their paper stamps, but can now electronically purchase and receive a validation number for the federal duck stamp immediately, before heading to the blind. Ducks Unlimited first voiced its opinion on the e-Duck Stamp pilot program during congressional testimony in October 2011.
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OAKLAND -- The Warriors introduced their answer to the departure of Carl Landry on Friday: the 6-foot-10, 245-pound Marreese Speights.
"I bring another big man who really knows the system, knows how to run the court," he said from the team's downtown facility. "I bring some toughness, a guy who wants to win."
Speights signed his three-year, free-agent deal, worth $11 million according to a team source, and passed a physical. He is now officially the Warriors' best hope for inside scoring and toughness off the bench.
Last season, that role went to Landry, and he played it aptly. Landry averaged 23.2 minutes off the bench and gave the Warriors 10.8 points on 54 percent with six rebounds. He played center and power forward, picking up the slack with starting center Andrew Bogut hurt most of the year.
But Landry left as a free agent, landing a reported four-year, $26 million deal with the Sacramento Kings.
Golden State is now banking on Speights, who turns 26 in August. Entering his sixth season, he is averaging 7.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting with 4.4 rebounds in 16.4 minutes for his career. So it's going to take a career year from Speights to match the kind of production Landry brought.
He's shown some signs of that potential. While with Memphis in the lockout shortened 2011-12 season, he softened the blow when Zach Randolph went down with an injury. Speights averaged 9.0 points and 6.5 rebounds in 54 starts that season.
After being traded to Cleveland last season, he averaged 10.2 points in 18.5 minutes with the Cavaliers.
Speights said Golden State is the right situation for him to have a breakout season.
"You can't get better than this," he said of the Warriors. "That's what you really dream for when you're in the league, to be on a team that makes the playoffs. A great city like this, and a great organization, a great coach, and a great group of guys -- that is always a great fit."
The plethora of agreements reached during the NBA's moratorium period has created a back log at the league office, which is why several moves were delayed in becoming official.
Golden State plays its first game Saturday at 1 p.m. against Washington's squad. Second-year players Draymond Green and Kent Bazemore highlight the Warriors' roster, which will be led by assistant coach Darren Erman.
Nedovic sprained his ankle Thursday in a scrimmage against an NBA Development League team that will play in summer league. He was walking around Friday without a noticeable limp, but he is still unlikely to play Saturday for precautionary reasons.
Nedovic was scheduled to play only one game in Las Vegas. He is flying Sunday to join the Serbian national team in preparation for EuroBasket 2013 in September.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, Calif. … established a new freshman varsity scoring record … helped the Dragons achieve a top 25 national ranking by ESPNU during his sophomore season … captained the Dragons as a junior in 2010-11 and led the team in assists … twice earned praise as an All-East Bay selection by the Contra Costa Times … went on to play for the U-17/18 De Anza Force Academy team as a senior ... helped De Anza take seventh place at the 2011-12 Development Academy Finals Week in Houston.
PERSONAL: Born in Berkeley, Calif. … son of Michael Ornstil and Barrie Bulmore … has one sister, Madison … mother, Barrie, was an All-America tennis player at Cal and went on to play professionally … studying in SCU's Leavey School of Business.


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SAN JOSE — German high-tech entrepreneur Hasso Plattner emerged as the new face of the Sharks ownership group Wednesday with the announcement he has purchased shares of the team's parent company from Kevin Compton and Stratton Sclavos.
Compton and Sclavos had served as the executive committee for Sharks Sports & Entertainment, though Plattner had been the majority shareholder since 2010.
Plattner, the retired CEO and co-founder of business software giant SAP, said that executive vice-president Malcolm Bordelon will continue to operate the business side of the operation while general manager Doug Wilson runs the hockey side of the organization.
"While this change does affect the individual structure of our ownership group," Platter said in a prepared statement, "it does not change the organization's primary goal which is to build a team that is capable of winning a Stanley Cup each and every season."
Plattner met with the players and coaching staff before they took the ice for a morning practice at HP Pavilion.
"I think it's exciting to know he's behind us the way he's behind us," Coach Todd McLellan said. "You could feel the passion he has for the Sharks, the community and the players when he spoke to the group."
McLellan said the because Plattner has been part of the ownership group and a presence around the team, there was never a "now what?" moment.
"It's not like somebody in New York City came in today and bought the team and nobody's ever met him and doesn't know what that individual may stand for or how he wants to approach the group," the coach said.
Plattner has been a rival of Oracle founder Larry Ellison in both the business and yachting worlds. In addition The German entrepreneur has donated millions of dollars and raised even more to help fight HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
Compton and Sclavos issued a joint statement regarding their departure from the ownership group.
"It's been a great 11 years being involved with the San Jose Sharks and the NHL but we feel this is the right time for us to step away and focus on other avenues," the statement read. "Although we are no longer involved with the ownership group of the organization, we remain among the team's biggest fans and will continue to be ardent supporters of the franchise."
Plattner will represent the team on the NHL board of governors with Wilson and general counsel John Tortora continuing in the role of alternates.


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Newell: Proposed raises paid for through savings
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PARKERSBURG — Parkersburg City Council will consider $765,000 in pay increases due to reclassification of positions or raises this year as part of the proposed 2013-14 budget....
If the city has money for pay raises then we dont need the user fee. How many people has gone 2 years without a raise.city employees knew what the pay was before they took the job they get cheap insurance and a pension.if they dont like the pay let them get another job somebody would love to have it.
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Personally, I applaud the Mayor for finding ways to reward our city employees. Agree with me or not, our city employees do a great job with what they have and the city runs pretty smoothly overall. Take a look at the comparable cities in WV, we are more comfortable financially and that can only be accomplished by the employees the city is staffed by.
And get over the user fee. It's here and not going away. I guarantee most waste more than that without realizing it. It serves a legitimate purpose and is here to stay.
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Hocus pocus, fire up the smoke machine and polish the mirrows it's budget time.
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@ fedup lol yep.
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Hail to the Chief! Any decision the Honorable Mayor Newell makes is as good as gold.
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I agree, MothMan...if Pburg has so much surplus...I'd say we weren't in such dire straits after all.
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Mothman: WOW you really are angry. Have you ever considered running for office so you can fix these perceived problems with Parkersburg. It is easy to sit back and complain about those in office, it is another to actually do something about it, other than trying to get a mayor recalled. For the record, I did not vote for Mayor Newell but I do support him because he is our mayor.
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The mayor did not mention a city income tax if we were to change to Home Rule. He proposed a 1% sales tax to replace the B & O tax while keeping the User Fee intact.
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Some may wonder why the mayor will keep the user fee after implementation of the 1% sales tax. It's because the sales tax will provide the funding for the mayor's proposed baseball stadium.
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DudeSmith, the word "Honorable" does not go with the word Newell in any dictionary that I have seen.
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@ ragincajun. Well said.
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Remember all the drama from the Mayor about the 2 million dollar shortfall from the news about St Joe's being bought that fueled the user fee nonsense? Fast forward to now and suddenly there is all of this extra money for raises? With all the extra money Parkersburg could have those self stick fancy brick looking cross walks at every street crossing like they have downtown. So when the city employees get their pay raises the residents can always expect exemplary service,correct? After all with all of the extra money this city should have top notch everything,right?
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I find this truly offensive. At a time when the regular citizens are getting hit with higher taxes, Newell is tossing out nearly 1 million in pay raises in one year. In the last couple of weeks he discussed home rule where the city could implement a city income tax or a city sales tax, which would indicate he has plans for more new taxes. He tries to mask the pay raises with savings he created, which is smoke and mirrors, as it would appear these are just savings from isolated sources and not year ot year savings or permenant savings. What is the old saying? If you repeate a lie long enough eventually people think it is the truth. This Mayor has been the most tax happy Mayor with the ability to lie the most of any Mayor in history of Parkersburg
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you are right on Objective. It is all lies. He spins a new story at every new project he has. Sometimes in the same week he goes from we are broke and then we are in the best shape in the cities history under my great rule.
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WOW, it seems like some of you have some serious issues. How can a small user fee cause so much uproar. I pay the user fee myself and I do not see it as a major interference. If were were talking about $1,000 a year or so, that would be a different story. If you read the article, it says that money given for raises comes from savings from paying things off early. We were able to pay them off early thanks to the minimal user fee.
I bet that if you were told you were not getting a raise because there was not any money available, I believe you would not be there to long. These employees that do a good job deserve a raise to keep their services and work ethics up.
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I don't think an honest word has came out of mayor Newell's mouth.we need users fee to keep us afloat now we have money for raises and SUVs for the police department.i would run for city council but I am an honest person and I would do what I tell people that I was going to do. Cut spending lower taxes.
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DisturbedAgain, I think the frustration amongst those that are angry about this issue is not what the user fee actually costs an individual week,month,year..etc. For those of us those that like to be engaged in local politics and current event's with the city it's easy to see how things get spun at the top level. I think it would be disingenuous for anyone that disagrees to say they don't feel like the city employee's deserve a raise. I think that during some of the hardest economic times since the great depression that the city took it upon itself to put forth an agenda to go after the user fee. Mr.Newell got his way and now claims that through savings there is all of this money to go towards raises. Like I said I think most people are for pay raises but not off of the backs of those who have paid the user fee. It's not the fee itself but the principal of how it was initially sold to the public.
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I don't live in Parkersburg but if I did, I would question these "savings" when there was such a deficit before. Definitely not against city employees (police, firefighters, road crews etc.) getting raises. They work all hours and are on call every night to respond to water line breaks, 911 calls etc. However, once the "savings" has been depleted, where will the money come from? From what I read last week, its seems the city of Parkersburg projected VERY low on how much the user fee would generate because its only February and they have already collected a bulk of what was projected for the year.
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@ wildcitykitty, You must be on the payroll as a paid surrogate for the mayors office. It's absurd for you to say that us"whiners" as you put it can't disagree with how we feel things are being done in the city because some of us don't have "business degrees".
The only business degree I need is when I step into the voting booth. Elected officials need to be reminded that they work for the constituents that put them in office.
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What degree does the mayor have.what business did he own. Any business knows you don't spent every Penney you make .
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Curious minds want to know.. wildcitykitty628/hindsight101/citykittywannabe, did you sign up for the "Citizen's Police Academy" yet? lol, lol, lol
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3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Why can't I…? Is it a bug? Is it a limitation? How am I supposed to know?
These questions and more will be explored through use cases to help you better understand what SOLIDWORKS is doing , and how to go about getting answers to the questions and problems you face. The benefits of SOLIDWORKS Subscription Support will be discussed. The support process as a whole will be explained, and the resources this opens up will be presented.
Sketching Tips & Tricks
Presented By: Sam Hochberg, Graphics Systems Corp. Bio Tues., Oct. 25
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 26
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
We all spend a lot of time sketching in SOLIDWORKS, but we tend to use the same tools and techniques over time and just do things the "way we always have." This session exposes little-known tools, options, and techniques and looks at new ways to use old favorites in our quest for quick and easy sketching.
The Future of Engineering Technology in a Post-PC World
Presented By: Jeff Setzer, Graphics Systems Corp. Bio Tues., Oct. 25
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Steve Jobs says we are entering a "Post-PC" phase of computing, and holds up the iPad as the manifestation of that brave new world. IBM has quietly gone from the inventor and largest producer of the classic PC to a company that makes most of its revenue with datacenter hosting solutions; other companies also begin to change their business focus in a similar vein. Then, Google abandons their largely software-only stance and buys Motorola. What's going on here and how does this apply to design and engineering? Will iPads dominate the shop floor? Will all your engineering data live in a cloud? We will discuss this topic in detail, using examples of today's technology, and look at some likely scenarios for the near future.
Upgrading, Migrating, and Performance Feedback
Presented By: Mark Johnson
SOLIDWORKS - Technical Support
Bio Tues., Oct. 25
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Just in time for the release of SOLIDWORKS 2012, attend this session to learn the best practices for upgrading and migrating your SOLIDWORKS licenses. Also, have you ever wondered what happens with the performance feedback emails you submit? Mark Johnson from the SOLIDWORKS Technical Support team will share the answers to this and more as he gives the audience a behind-the-sceens look at SOLIDWORKS Technical Support.
Lofting Tips & Tricks
Presented By: John Setzer, Graphics Systems Corp. Bio Wed., Oct. 26
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Ever have trouble getting a loft to work right or just work at all? Why do my lofts fail? We will look at common mistakes people make when creating lofts. Gain an understanding of what the loft tools are really doing and learn how you can use surfacing tools to help you when the solid loft command will not give you what you want.
Top Down Assemblies: Designing the Way You Think
Presented By: Dale Rice, Graphics Systems Corp. Bio Wed., Oct. 26
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Designers and engineers think top down design, but why don't we work in top down more often? This is a very powerful design method of creating new parts and quickly making design changes all within the context of an assembly. This presentation will cover what top down designing is all about and how to avoid some common pitfalls. We'll talk about virtual components and working with, and eliminating, external references.
Using the "Master Modeling" Technique to Create Complex Award-Winning Designs
Presented By: Ben Paprocki, Bjorksten | Bit7 Bio Wed., Oct. 26
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
In this presentation Ben Paprocki from Bjorksten | Bit7 walks the group through how to create a multi-body part, with a great deal of complexity, in both form and part to part interaction. Ben will demonstrate the process of how to take that multi-body part, or master model, and split it into its constituent parts for further details. This presentation will show how easy the master modeling method is, and why more people can benefit from using it.
Automate! How VanAire Transformed Their Business with Automation
Presented By: Jesse Seger, Van Aire
Maria Sarkar, DriveWorks Ltd.
Wed., Oct. 26
9:30-10:30 a.m.
In this real-world case study Jesse Seger of VanAire will share why his company needed an automation solution, what went into their evaluation, and how automating their designs has transformed their business. Jesse will reveal how his company responds to customer inquiries and is able to generate sales and manufacturing data within minutes using SOLIDWORKS and DriveWorks.
SOLIDWORKS Tables: Why and How?
Presented By: John Setzer, Graphics Systems Corp. Bio Wed., Oct. 26
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
SOLIDWORKS has two different mechanisms for table-driven designs in parts and assemblies. Come to this session to learn the difference between a table made with "Configure Feature" and a design table. Learn the strengths of each method and see how tables can speed up your design time.
Using Layout Sketches for Optimizing Mechanism Designs
Presented By: Dr. John Mirth, PHD
University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Bio Wed., Oct. 26
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
One objective of efficient design is to maximize the ratio of information gained to resources invested. The use of solid modeling is a good example of this. Design is made more efficient by the ability to create a solid model to examine the motion of a machine prior to actually building the machine. A thinking user of SOLIDWORKS might ask the next question, which is "how much of a model do I have to create to know if the design should work?"
In the same way that a solid model can help minimize the cost of building a prototype, the effective use of a layout sketch can be used to minimize the cost of building a solid model. This session looks at the use of layout sketches in the design, simulation, and analysis of mechanisms.
Data Management Track
The Benefits of Data Management - Enterprise PDM Case Study
Presented By: Corey Kubichka, Graphics Systems Corp.
Mark Fischer, Graphics Systems Corp.
Steve Waszkowiak, Sterling Engineering
Bio Tues., Oct. 25
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Would you like to find files quicker and with more ease? Eliminate part duplication? Increase collaboration during the development process? These are just a few of the benefits that a company of any size realize by using data management. This session will demonstrate how Sterling Engineering achieved these goals with Enterprise PDM. Sterling Engineering will review their case study and discuss why they chose Enterprise PDM.
Enterprise PDM Across Your Enterprise
Presented By: Bob Roth, Graphics Systems Corp. Bio Tues., Oct. 25
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
This session will cover several ways you can leverage Enterprise PDM beyond your CAD environment. Topics include:
- Managing your Engineering Change Request/Engineering Change Order (ECR/ECO) process.
- Managing your RFQ and Sales Order process.
- Integrating your Item Master and BOM data with your ERP system.
- Managing your Prototype Design process.
Examples of each of these topics and a best practices approach for implementing into your existing Enterprise PDM environment will be discussed in this session.
Advancing your Company with EPDM: An ATS Success Story
Presented By: Brian Luebke, Advanced Tooling Specialists
Bob Roth, Graphics Systems Corp.
Tues., Oct. 25
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Advanced Tooling Specialists, a technology driven company specializing in custom tooling for the foundry and tool and die industry, has recently invested in advancing their technology by moving from Workgroup PDM to Enterprise PDM. Come learn why they chose to leverage the many advantages Enterprise has to offer by managing their CAD and ECR/ECO process as well as expanding beyond the Engineering department by using Enterprise to manage their RFQ/Sales front end process as well.
Enterprise PDM Tips & Tricks to Increase Productivity for Users
Presented By: Paul Niedfeldt, Graphics Systems Corp. Bio Tues., Oct. 25
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
This session covers advanced tips and tricks for EPDM users that are not found in the training manuals and administration guides. We'll share several examples that will improve productivity in your Enterprise PDM environment.
Enterprise PDM Tips & Tricks to Increase Productivity for Admins
Presented By: Paul Niedfeldt, Graphics Systems Corp.
Bio Wed., Oct. 26
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
This session covers advanced tips and tricks for EPDM administrators that are not found in the training manuals and administration guides. We'll share several examples that will improve productivity in your Enterprise PDM environment.
Enterprise PDM Admin Roundtable
Presented By: Bob Roth, Graphics Systems Corp.
Corey Kubichka, Graphics Systems Corp.
Paul Niedfeldt, Graphics Systems Corp.
Wed., Oct. 26
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Back by popular demand, attend the Enterprise PDM Admin Roundtable and discuss best practices and methods for overcoming common challenges with PDM administrators from other companies and the Graphics Systems Product Data Team.
Enterprise PDM Hands-on Test Drive (Limited Space)
Presented By: Bob Roth, Graphics Systems Corp.
Corey Kubichka, Graphics Systems Corp.
Paul Niedfeldt, Graphics Systems Corp.
Tues., Oct. 25
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 26
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Explore SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM for yourself! In this hands-on session, attendees will experience how Enterprise PDM manages their data through workflow, revision control, and approval notifications. See how Enterprise PDM can help leverage design reuse through powerful search tools.
Simulation Track
Rotating Flow: Local vs. Global, A Hairy Case Study
Presented By: Chris Schaefer, Graphics Systems Corp. Bio Tues., Oct. 25
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Attend this session and learn how to set up and utilize Global Rotating and Local Rotating flow using SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation. Case studies will be presented to aid the attendee in understanding the set-up and nuances of both rotating regions. Special focus will be given to their use in a consumer hair dryer. Additional aspects include proper meshing for rotating flow and evaluating when to choose external versus internal flow. Attendees will leave the session having a more solid understanding of not only the peculiar aspects of rotating flow within their CFD tool, but what pitfalls to avoid in setting up and solving rotating problems and using the results.
Keeping it "Real" in a Not So "Real" Environment:
Using SOLIDWORKS and Simulation for New Product Development
Presented By: Matthew Loew, P&H Mining Equipment
Tim Leeds, Integris Group
Tues., Oct. 25
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ever find yourself up to your elbows and assemblies with configurations, in context references, and more displays states than components in your model? How about that last minute change that takes longer than a minute. However, it was needed yesterday and a complete BOM of the new concept that was just mentioned 10 minutes before the next meeting? Well, with these tips and top down design methods used with SOLIDWORKS, you will be able to "Keep it real" in a not so "real" environment and look good doing it! Here are some topics that will help your new product develop itself:
- SOLIDWORKS Custom Property Tab builder
- Kick that Assembly or Sub-Assembly into an intelligent engineering model.
- Configurations used to change Concepts in the blink of a right mouse click.
- Using in-context references to "simulate" a dynamic component (such as a rope or tube) within your top level assembly.
Synthesize This! Use of SOLIDWORKS for Synthesis of Mechanisms
Presented By: Chris Schaefer, Graphics Systems Corp
Matthew Loew, P&H Mining Equipment
Tues., Oct. 25
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Do you work with mechanisms (or want to)? CAD tools currently allow users to easily simulate mechanisms but require a mechanism to already be defined. Wouldn't it be great to be able to develop mechanisms to perform a specific function or motion (nerds call this synthesis)? This session will show you how (using just sketcher tools in SOLIDWORKS) to generate feasible and promising conceptual designs of mechanisms that accomplish a set of desired motions or functions. Topics include the graphical synthesis of mechanisms for:
- Motion generation
- Two and three positions with and without prescribed fixed pivot points
- Function generation mechanisms
Mesh, Connect, & Setting-up my Model in SOLIDWORKS Simulation
Presented By: Chris Schaefer, Graphics Systems Corp. Bio Tues., Oct. 25
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
The basic building block of any Finite Element Analysis is "Mesh." SOLIDWORKS Simulation offers standard and curvature based meshing techniques. Once the mesh is developed, we need to connect and join the parts as seen in the real world. This session focuses on various types of elements, connectors, and model set up for different types of analysis in SOLIDWORKS Simulation in a quick and easy way.
Shape Optimization and Building a Better Cookie (DOE) with Simulation
Presented By: Chris Schaefer, Graphics Systems Corp. Bio Wed., Oct. 26
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Using DOE in conjunction with FEA gives engineers and designers more tools to potentially save weight and cost in their designs while not sacrificing strength or rigidity. Session attendees will be introduced to some theory behind statistical Design Of Experiments and then see a humorous example with the use of a baked good. The Taguchi Loss factor will be discussed and then the method will be shown live in examples of geometry/shape optimization using SOLIDWORKS Simulation. Attendees will learn proper set-up of DOE studies.
Simulation Professional Hands-on Test Drive
|Presented By:
|Chris Schaefer, Graphics Systems Corp.
|Tues., Oct. 25
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Examples of Transient FE Analysis: Thermal and Dynamic
|Presented By:
|Chris Schaefer, Graphics Systems Corp.
|Wed., Oct. 26
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Technical Communications Track
An Introduction to SOLIDWORKS Composer
Presented By: Matt Luedke, Graphics Systems Corp. Bio Tues., Oct. 25
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Discover how SOLIDWORKS Composer can simplify your documentation process. Attendees will learn how to leverage their existing SOLIDWORKS models in various printed and electronic documents including: assembly instructions, marketing materials, user manuals, repair manuals, training materials, and websites.
How Ruud Lighting Outshines the Competition with Assembly Animations
Presented By: Brian Kinnune, Ruud Lighting
Matt Luedke, Graphics Systems Corp.
Tues., Oct. 25
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
How do you react to changes in product design? What is your process for training a new employee? Where do your employees go for answers when things don't go together? See how Ruud Lighting went from PDF's to fully detailed assembly animations with SOLIDWORKS Composer. We will walk you through the process and show how SOLIDWORKS composer is helping Ruud Lighting to outshine the competition.
Getting the Most from your Animations
Presented By: Matt Luedke, Graphics Systems Corp. Bio Tues., Oct. 25
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Do you sell a product that needs assembling? Do you have a hard time training new employees on how to assemble your products? Do you want to show customers your product in motion? See how SOLIDWORKS composer can take your animation to a whole new level. If you're looking to get started with animations or improve upon what you already have created, this is the topic for you.
PhotoView 360: From a Photographer's Perspective
Presented By: Justin Schmitt, P&H Mining Bio Tues., Oct. 25
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
In this session Justin Schmitt from P&H Mining will share how he uses Photoview 360 and Adobe PhotoShop to replace backgrounds and make final color corrections. From a photographer's perspective, Justin will discuss the different focal lengths of lenses and f-stops which are both controllable in PhotoView 360. Users will learn how a different lens or f-stop selection can dramatically affect the outcome of their rendered image.
Intelligent Views with Composer
Presented By: Matt Luedke, Graphics Systems Corp. Bio Wed., Oct. 26
10:45 - 11:45 a.m.
Do you create parts lists or exploded views of your assemblies? Do you want to provide customers with easier to read documents? SOLIDWORKS Composer allows you to bring these documents to life! See how SOLIDWORKS Composer allows you to interact with exploded views and parts list. Whether you're new to SOLIDWORKS Composer or an intermediate user, this topic will appeal to you!
SOLIDWORKS Composer Live Hands-on Test Drives (Limited Space)
|Presented By:
|Matt Luedke, Graphics Systems Corp.
|Tues., Oct. 25
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 26
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Management Track
Engage your Team and Ignite Performance
Presented By: Phil Mydlach,
Mydlach Management Advisors, LLC
Bio Tues., Oct. 25
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
DESIGNED FOR: PRESIDENTS, OWNERS, VP's, MANAGERS, TEAM LEADERS
This is a must-attend session for anyone that manages a team of employees. Management consultant, Phil Mydlach's management workshop provides an opportunity for management to assess their effectiveness at ensuring behavioral alignment with their organizations performance goals. Particular attention will be paid to the importance of communications and teamwork and how they play a key role in creating competitive advantage and sustainable value for all stakeholders.
Self-assessment tools will be provided and used "in session" to create visibility with regards to the areas where improvement is needed to ensure greater behavioral alignment with the performance goals of the department/organization. A planning tool will be provided for each individual to complete and use to assist in gaining clarity regarding individual and departmental priorities that support the achievement of the strategic, financial and operational goals going forward.
The Cost of Doing Business: Understanding Return On Investment with SOLIDWORKS Simulation
Presented By: Shaun Kroeger, SOLIDWORKS Tues., Oct. 25
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
In this session we'll share various case studies and examples from across the country to illustrate how SOLIDWORKS Simulation has saved companies millions of dollars. Return on investment (ROI) calculation examples will be presented and discussed, providing session attendees with solid businesses solid reasons for adopting Simulation in to their design cycles.
Recruiting & Hiring Best Practices
Presented By: Mike Sury, Sterling Engineering
Steve Waszkowiak, Sterling Engineering
Tues., Oct. 25
3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 26
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Do you struggle with employee turnover? Is hiring new employees a long and difficult process at your company? If so, attend this session to learn best practices for recruiting and hiring top technical talent!
Partner Sessions
Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS & Master3DGage
Presented By: Chris Kozell, Shopware, Inc. Tues., Oct. 25
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 26
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Mastercam® for SOLIDWORKS combines the world's leading modeling software with the world's most widely-used CAM software. Now you can program parts directly in SOLIDWORKS, using toolpaths and machining strategies preferred the most by shops around the world. Attend and witness first-hand the 2D and 3D milling functionality of Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS. This session includes: 2D machining for high-speed and automated feature-based mills and drills, 3D high-speed milling; roughing, finishing and clean-up, and full-part associativity.
In addition to Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS, ShopWare now offers the new PC-based Master3DGage™ portable CMM system. Master3Dgage uses precise, 3D model-based software to quickly and accurately verify part quality—right on a CNC machine or anywhere else in the manufacturing process. Just align the part, inspect it, and report it. First article inspections that used to take hours or days now take just minutes all right inside of Mastercam.
Bringing the Power of Prototyping to your Office
Presented By: Wolfgang Hemschik, Graphics Systems Corp. Tues., Oct. 25
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 26
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Attend this demonstration and see first-hand how easy it is for you to create engineering-grade prototypes of your products in your own office. We'll show you how you can lower production costs, reduce expensive revisions, and get products to market faster than your competition by using Dimension and Fortus 3D Printers.
Are your Products the Same but Different? Automate your Design Process Using DriveWorks Solo
Presented By: Maria Sarkar, DriveWorks Ltd. Tues., Oct. 25
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
DriveWorksXpress is free inside SOLIDWORKS, but that is only just the start of automation.
What more can you do with DriveWorks Solo and is it worth upgrading?
Attend this session and learn how to reduce the amount of time you spend designing "Same but Different" products.
Accelerating Concept to Market: Integrating Design through Manufacturing to Delivery
Presented By: Mike Kilgore, WPI, Modern Design & Development Tues., Oct. 25
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
How do your products go from concept to completion? The team from WPI, a leading injection molding firm based in Titletown, will share how value-added services have been seamlessly integrated providing a truly turnkey and rapid solution from concept-to-delivery for demanding customers.
A comprehensive look at the complete product design through the manufacturing stage. The discussion will include insight into the design process starting at concept design and how it is rolled into finished goods manufacturing. 3D tools such as SOLIDWORKS, and a strong prototyping culture, extend facilitating innovation from concept development to finished goods distribution.
Integrate and Synchronize EPDM and SOLIDWORKS Data with your ERP
Presented By: Geovanna Pazmino, QBuild Corporation Tues., Oct. 25
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
QBuild Corporation provides CAD ERP data integration software to increase engineering productivity and create consistency between your ePDM and SOLIDWORKS and ERP. CADLink interface system is a turnkey system designed to tightly connect your design information to your ERP System. This session will explore and demonstrate how CADLink is designed to tightly connect your design information with your ERP in one simple interface. See how CADLink eliminates double and triple data entry, allowing engineering to focus on what they do best.
How to Increase SOLIDWORKS Productivity with a 3D Mouse
Presented By: Ken Denton, 3DConnexion Tues., Oct. 25
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
Learn how using a 3D mouse can increase your SOLIDWORKS productivity by 20% or more. In this session, we will explore the concept of a 3D mouse all the way through some impressive tips & tricks in SOLIDWORKS. Learn how to reduce your mouse travel by 50%, assign your favorite functions to programmable buttons, and so much more!
KeyShot: Amazing Renderings and Animations from Your SOLIDWORKS Data. In Seconds.
Presented By: Jeff Hayden, Luxion Tues., Oct. 25
1:00 - 1:45 p.m.
KeyShot is a real-time 3D rendering and animation application that breaks down the complexity of creating photographic imagery from your SOLIDWORKS data. Addressing the needs of designers, engineers, CG artists, and marketing professionals, anyone who has access to 3D data can create stunning images after watching a simple demo. The ease of use, ultra fast performance, and the accuracy of the final image have made KeyShot to the leading choice of rendering solution not just for SOLIDWORKS users, but for many CAD users around the world.
Jeff Hayden, Director of Sales for Luxion, will take you through an overview of KeyShot, highlighting the entire process from start to finish. In addition, Jeff will demonstrate KeyShot 3, the latest release from Luxion which includes an all-new, patent-pending animation system that makes animating your designs just as simple as creating still images.
DriveWorks Solo Hands-on Test Drive
Presented By: DriveWorks Tues., Oct. 25
3:15-4:15 p.m.
Wed., Oct. 26
10:45-11:45 a.m.
If you design simlar products and want to reduce design times, this is the session for you. This hands-on session takes you through the quick and easy steps involved in automating your design process with DriveWorks Solo. <br><br>Attendees will learn how to capture the parameters you want to control a create an intelligent user interface to specify your products. You\'ll also learn how to build rules that link the form inputs to the captured parameters that control your designs.
Electrical CAD: Easy, Fast, Accurate, and Integrated with SOLIDWORKS
Presented By: Steve McPhall, Trace Software
Marc Wilson, Trace Software
Wed., Oct. 26
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Electrical controls design is often a separate but essential engineering function from the mechanical designs that happen with SOLIDWORKS. Trace Software has elegantly bridged that gap with elecworks™ our SOLIDWORKS GOLD Certified electrical CAD solution. This session is a detailed demonstration meant for those businesses that have controls requirements and would like to see that design function integrated with the mechanical work. The elecworks system offers an easy to use, schematic design tool that lets controls designers quickly develop their plans and allows SOLIDWORKS users to easily integrate that plan into the mechanical model. This demonstration also includes the auto routing of wires, cables, and hydraulic/pneumatic plumbing.
Accelerate Your Design Process and Minimize Development Time
Presented By: Ray Proeber, Accurate Die Design Bio Wed., Oct. 26
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Logopress3 has three (3) different Gold Certified products that will be demonstrated:
1) 123GO is a free Intelligent Component Library for putting hole wizard holes in along with fasteners dramatically faster than anyone else can put the holes in alone. This product does not use Toolbox, has no file management issues, and also includes automatic patterning (no formal training required). 2) Logopress3F allows you to accurately flatten difficult parts such as those with gussets, dirty models with uneven material thickness, or models with complex 3D shapes including stampings, cloth, foam, etc. (no formal training required).
3) Logopress3 tool design software is developed for die design but can be used for any machine or fixture design as well. It includes 123GO Advanced as well as Logopress3F, Tool Animation, and Dynamic Interference Detection.
Configuring Your Products Online Using DriveWorks Pro
Presented By: Glen Smith, DriveWorks Ltd. Wed., Oct. 26
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Extend your engineering know how beyond the Design Department.
Let your sales folks, distributors and even customers configure your products online.
Find out how far you can take Design Automation to help you win new orders and stay ahead of the competition.


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OAKLAND -- The A's periodically go on power droughts, as do most teams, and Oakland is in one now with just four homers in the last 11 games.
That hasn't stopped the A's from continuing to lead the majors in runs scored with 444. It's just forced them to be more creative. That includes Monday, when the A's stole three bases in keeping the pressure on the Giants.
Manager Bob Melvin likes to use the running game more in those periods when the home runs are not flying. Craig Gentry is 16-for-16 in steals and Coco Crisp is 15-for-18.
Melvin said Gentry is ``fearless.''
``He has a good understanding; he does his homework on pitchers,'' Melvin said. ``He knows when he has a chance to steal a base and when he doesn't. That's why his success rate is so good. He knows his strength and weaknesses.
``His track record is as good as anyone in the game.''
-- As we reported here Monday, Yoenis Cespedes will be defending his home run title in Monday's Home Run Derby in Minneapolis.
It's an open question whether or not he will be joined by teammate Josh Donaldson.
Home Run Derby captain Jose Bautista named himself, Cespedes, the Twins' Brian Dozier and the Orioles' Adam Jones to the team. A fifth member will be named Thursday, and Donaldson is one of the candidates.
Melvin said he was cool with Cespedes in the derby, although like all managers, he doesn't want to see any negative impact from the exhibition trickle into the second half of the season. Cespedes missed the first four games after the All-Star break last season with a wrist injury.
``There is a lot of torque in his swing,'' Melvin said. ``So whether or not it was just one swing or if it was affected during the Home Run Derby ... I would say probably not, based on the fact that when he first came back, there wasn't a problem.''
-- Right fielder Josh Reddick may be wearing a knee brace for the rest of the season after a hyperextended right knee has him on the disabled list for the second time this season.
``I'm in favor of anything that keeps him healthy,'' Melvin said.
Reddick seems to have made peace with the idea. He got the sleeve, as he calls it, last week and began wearing it over the weekend. And he said the knee, which gave out when he made a throw to the infield on June 28 in Miami, is progressing about as quickly as it did the first time.
He's due to go out on an injury rehabilitation assignment by the end of the week and hopes to rejoin the club after the All-Star break.
"I've about where it was the first time,'' Reddick said. ``It feels good. But it felt good before I made the throw, too.''
Hence the need to get some support from the brace.
-- Left-handed starter Drew Pomeranz, who is recovering from a fractured right hand, is able to catch balls thrown to him in the webbing of his glove on the right hand.
And he's been able to throw during his time on the disabled list, and once he's able to catch the ball in the palm of his glove, he could be ready to go out on an injury rehabilitation assignment.
For more on the A's, see John Hickey's Inside the A's blog at ibabuzz.com/athletics. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/JHickey3.


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THE PEACEMAKER?: The towering Sikh Temple nestled on a verdant hillside in El Sobrante is in "crisis," according to a breathless dispatch from unnamed authors. Over six pages and more than 2,500 words, the story recounted the dastardly events of June 23, when rival Sikh factions squared off, hoping to wrest control of the historic temple. Into the tinderbox of raw emotions and power politics strode none other than Richmond City Councilman Corky Boozé.
A YouTube video provides the proof. Boozé, wearing a turban and a tan blazer, addressed an assembly of the temple, many of them non-English speaking elders seated on the floor.
"The reason I'm here today is I don't want any violence. I don't want anybody to get hurt," he said. The councilman, known for his brassy and combative style, added that he had been working tirelessly to mediate the dispute between Sikh factions. Boozé said an attorney for one side called and asked him not to come to the temple.
"But I have to come because I want to keep the peace and this is America, and you should be able to speak anytime you want with no threat from anybody," he thundered. "Nobody is going to scare me, I don't care who they are."
Boozé is a longtime friend and political ally of Harpreet Sandhu, a former Richmond city councilman and a leader of one of the factions competing for leadership at the temple.
The brewing struggle ultimately drew both Richmond police and Contra Costa Sheriff's Office officials, as well as television cameras. Not surprisingly, church leaders opposed to Sandhu complained about Boozé's interference, wondering openly whether he misused his role as a city official to bully them.
Boozé, despite a history of high-volume arguments and even some public scuffles, won a Martin Luther King Jr. Peace award earlier this year. It is not yet clear whether the episode at the Sikh Temple burnishes or tarnishes his award plaque.
TAKEN FOR A RIDE: A recent item in the Brentwood police log forced the Eye take a second look.
According to police reports, a burglar swiped a black bicycle with a black and pink seat from a front porch on Vignola Court just before noon July 3.
But the victim was not left empty-handed. A different bicycle was left in the frontyard, according to the report.
UNWELCOME GUEST: One of The Eye's sources passed along a cautionary tale that left her in the market for a guard dog.
After revealing the story on her Facebook page, Antioch school trustee Diane Gibson-Gray told The Eye that her security camera recently captured video of a transient woman who found her way into the fenced backyard about 9:40 p.m.
The woman took off her clothes and swam awhile, Gibson-Gray said.
"Then she and one of our cats, Hank, became BFFs, and apparently they spent the night on the lounge chair on the porch," Gibson-Gray said.
She said her husband found her there (still naked) when getting the newspaper the next morning.
Gibson-Gray said she signed a citizen's arrest for trespassing, and the woman received a ticket and was let go.
"Task for today -- get loud scary dog," Gibson-Gray wrote on her Facebook page.
STRIKE OVER?: The Eye had to chuckle at the response from a reader after a recent post on Twitter.
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By Ranger Pete
Jock Safari Lodge
Southern Ground Hornbills are large black birds with striking red facial skin and big beautiful eyes with the longest eyelashes that you have ever seen.
They spend most of their time on the ground, walking around searching for food, although they roost at night and nest in trees.
They are veracious predators and eat just about anything they can catch. Youll find them feeding on grasshoppers; frogs; lizards; snakes; mice; chameleons; baby birds; eggs; scorpions and even baby hares.
An amazing thing about ground hornbills is they don't breed every year, they may, but usually it is more like once every few years that a flock will breed.
When they do breed, the female will lay two eggs, but the flock will only raise one chick. The other egg is just an insurance policy in case the first egg doesn't hatch. It will take 9 years for the flock to raise that young chick to reach its full adult plumage and maturity.
A major loss of habitat (due to man and agriculture), combined with their very slow reproductive rate has lead to a drastic decrease in their numbers. Over the last century we have lost two thirds of the total population.
These birds are very special indeed and we are very privileged to have a flock nesting close to Jock Safari Lodge.
The other day I went out with the researchers and checked up on the nest. We put a very long ladder up into the top branches of the giant old Jackalberry tree in which they are nesting. We retrieved the SD card from the camera the researchers had put up so we could see whats been happening up there, changed the cameras batteries and put in a new card.
The camera had been taking wonderful pictures of the birds bringing nesting materials in to the nest site, which is a big natural hollow in the top of the tree trunk, and they have also been bringing in food items for the female who is now nest bound.
We then moved the ladder across and I climbed up and cautiously peered into the nest itself, and I was delighted to see a beautiful big white egg in the bottom of the nest. It was partly hidden by the leaves and other nesting material, and when I moved these away to get a better look, I discovered that there was a second beautiful big white egg there too! So we are delighted that our female Southern Ground Hornbill has laid her two eggs for this season and is now sitting on them.
We will keep you updated with the progress of our Ground Hornbill flock as we eagerly await the arrival of our two new chicks!
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Liverpool Message Board
Liverpool Will Most Likely Asquiesce..
Please note, I am not saying this will happen, but there's a very strong possibility we all may as well prepare and get resigned to the fact that Liverpool have internally begun to consider letting Suarez leave.
There has been NO official offer, just the rumors, but after Suarez repeated comments how he feels he can no longer stay in England because of how it's affecting his family and personal life, there is very little that can be done to stop it. He's has spoken highly of the city, club and supporters, but is absolutely set on a move, with Spain his preferred destination (wife spends summers in Barcelona), so Madrid seem likely.
LFC won't let him leave easily nor seek this out, but they will hold for the whole of his release clause w/ some saying is as low as 35M, but closer to 40M. Both a joke if you ask me, he's worth not a penny less than 50M.
Anyways, IF / WHEN an official offer comes in, it's expected that he will turn in an official transfer request, and LFC may reluctantly proceed to find the best solution. Again, I am not stating what will happen, but what I think may happen, and under good information. Like it, or hate it (I'm starting to get tired of it), this is the reality because you can't keep a player who is this unhappy. Suarez is only going to be miserable, get treated worse everywhere he goes outside of Liverpool, and not beyond him to do something else..
I guess at this point, it's worth considering who/what to do with 40M+ .. For me, if they can add 2 world class players, which can be done, so be it. I wish this wasn't even a conversation because he has the ability to be a Liverpool and EPL legend, but the sideshow has gotten to be too much and it's almost inevitable now..Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
Damn typo.. Yes, I know the word is spelled acquiesce.. I'm an idiot, but at least I didn't bite anyone.. yet.
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dsteer_lfc_68 dsteer_lfc_68 Jun 12, 2013 21:25 Flag
Jason, you might be right but imo we should do everything we can to hold on to him. First off, while it might be possible to get in two very good players with the money we get for him, the fact is 20 plus goal strikers just don't grow on tree's and no matter how much you spend you don't get a guaranteed return. Suarez has proven over multiple seasons he can get the job done. Some young players, and players new to the league can shine because defenders don't know what they are going to do, and give the impression they are top class. In the case of Suarez he's been around long enough that defenders know exactly what he's going to do, but they still can't stop him, which for me is the bar for being called world class.
For me it seems clear the family is the key to the situation. It seems Suarez as you said is happy with the club and the city, and you can tell he's fine on the pitch and the training ground, but the issue is when he goes home to the family. Maybe the answer is with the support the family gets from those around them. For example, keeping Coates might help as they along with Lucas's family seem to be close. Coates might not want to stay if he can't get first team football, but maybe a loan deal in the North West might work to keep that support network in place. Far fetched maybe, but how about another Uruguayan player (and family) coming in? Think you know who I'm thinking about!
But finally, end of the day, if he wants out, there is not a lot we can do. A happy Suarez, no matter the antics, is worth his weight in gold, but if his mind is made up, then I doubt we'll get anywhere near his production on the pitch if we force him to stay. I don't know the details of this so called release clause, but I doubt what is reported is correct either, since stories are all over the map. I've also heard 35 or 40 in the number. But I've also read its not a release clause, just a starting bid that forces the club to talk if an offer is put on the table.
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Hi Dave,
It's not a matter of me being right, or wrong, I was actually posting all of that under very good information. (who and how is irrelevant) And, while I may be wrong in the end, I usually don't post these things, as you know, unless I feel the need to.
I wish it hadn't come to this, and I really have to disagree, as much as I love him as a player, teammate, and how he adores the fans, the game and his training. But at the same time, he has let all of those people/things down, now on 4 occasions counting this saga, and the longer it drags out, the harder it is for Rodgers to conduct his summer business.
You can't keep a player who is this unhappy. Other players have been forced to stay at many clubs, but he's literally made it now uncomfortable for himself with Liverpool and all that surrounds the club, along with everywhere he goes in England. Torres was far less of a problem and I was one who vehemently said keep him, and ironically, if his form had continued with Suarez having joined, we'd be in a different world right now. I think (and no means to put words in your mouth), you were one to say no player is bigger than the club and to sell Torres, so my guess is you obviously like Suarez like most of us and just trying to give the measured counter view..
Just ask yourself this question, (and of course I'd love the dream of getting cash to buy Cavani), the longer this drags on, how will Rodgers figure out what other pieces he needs, how much to spend on them, and then what/who to replace Suarez with when an offer comes in along with a transfer request? This is going to become a nightmare, and let's say he stays for now, it will worsen in January .. There's really no disputing that, and seriously, give it some thought as to how you'd conduct your summer business not knowing when the guy is going to force his way out the door. You can't work like that, and you can't support a group/team properly in that environment..
I think he's engineering a move and someone who has links with Madrid have quietly spoken in his ear. Dropping subtle hints and basically rocking the boat so they get him Remember Modric? Same there and he got it in the end. We need to stay firm and make sure they pay through the nose for him
Let them deal with all his baggage as I think we as a club no longer need his games. I'm tired of trying to defend this guy when all he does is digs holes.
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dsteer_lfc_68 dsteer_lfc_68 Jun 13, 2013 22:20 Flag
I don't know about engineering a move. You could be right, as the press reports of what he's said do not look good. This last one in particular seems to be rather detailed on why he feels victimized by the British press.
However, I would add a note of caution. This time of year we know the press have little no football to write about, so will turn every comment, every rumor every idea they get into a full blown story. He may very well want a move, but personally I try to avoid judgement until I see something official. It's one thing to say "every footballer (remember he's from Latin America) would consider playing for Real Madrid" but quite another to actually put in a transfer request.
There is no doubt that Suarez is a great talented. He is arguably one of the most talented footballer we have had over the last 20 or so years but talented he might be, the guy is also a nut case. There is definitely something wrong with the guy upstairs, what player in his right mind bites other players (not once but twice and I am positive it will happen again). And then after Liverpool have bended over backwards to defend his indefensible actions he then turns around and issues a get me plea to a team that have not even officially said they want him. Real would be stupid to spend 40 million on a guy so volatile and so unpredictable, they already have a prima donna in Ronaldo, can they afford a nut case as well. It is obvious they are smitten with Bale and I doubt they will look to sign both. Suarez has just burnt his bridges with most LFC fans and I for one will be happy to see the back of him. Sell him I say, no player is worth this much aggravation.
Guy also needs psychological help.
A Yahoo! User Jun 13, 2013 09:38 Flag
Just one thing on the 35m to 40m buy out Jason. I think you'll find that this is the amount a team has got to offer to get to talk to him not what LIVERPOOL have to take. If you'd asked me before his ten game ban would i want to see him go...You would have got a great big NO!
Now i couldn't give a rats #$%$ let him go and bring in players to strengthen the team. And with the amount we should get i think we can : )


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