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Harold James: Europe is Mired in an Existential CrisisRoundup: Historians' Take
Harold James is professor of history and international affairs at Princeton University and professor of history at the European University Institute, Florence. He is the author of The Creation and Destruction of Value: The Globalization Cycle.
As European leaders struggle after another failed summit, they should think hard about what their continent – and the world – might look like if they continue to produce unsatisfactory solutions to Europe's financial and economic problems.
What would follow the disintegration of the eurozone and -- almost certainly with it -- that of the European Union?...
If European integration shifts into reverse, the outcome will not be a series of happy and prosperous nation-states, living in a sort of replica of the 1950's or 1960's. Southern Germans would wonder whether they were not transferring too much to the north's old industrial rustbelt; northern Italians who support the anti-EU Lega Nord in the self-styled unit of "Padania" would want to escape from the rule of Rome and the south.
Setting the clock back would thus not simply return Europe to the mid-twentieth century. The small states of the mid-nineteenth century, with no fiscal transfers out of a relatively limited area, might be recreated....
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Researchers from A*STAR's Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have demonstrated the smallest wavelength-tunable laser fabricated by microelectromechanical system (MEMS) technology.
Telecommunication providers can deliver bandwidth-on-demand at higher profit margins with the Singapore-developed tunable laser
Researchers from A*STAR's Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) have demonstrated the smallest wavelength-tunable laser fabricated by microelectromechanical system (MEMS) technology.
The laser features a wide tuning range which enables telecommunications providers to cost-effectively expand system capacity in advanced optical networks to support high data packets at ultra fast speed. By having one laser, instead of several, that can generate light over a range of wavelengths, the network infrastructure is greatly simplified, and inventory and operational costs are dramatically reduced, thus strengthening the capability of telecommunications providers to deliver bandwidth-on-demand services at higher profit margins.
To keep up with increasing consumer demands for faster internet connectivity and greater network coverage, service providers need to revamp their network architectures. In fibre-optic communications, advanced wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) networks typically rely on single wavelength laser sources, making them expensive, time-intensive, energy-inefficient and logistically impractical for service providers to increase their system capacity.
On the other hand, commercial tunable lasers require multiple components in their set-up in order to achieve the necessary wide tuning range, thereby contributing to the bulkiness of these lasers and rendering them unsuitable for system integration.
To tackle these challenges, the joint team from IME and NTU has demonstrated an on-chip integrated laser, the smallest reported tunable laser fabricated by MEMS technology that can generate light from 1531.2 nm to 1579.5 nm of the near-infrared region, relevant to optical telecommunications. Compared to MEMS tunable laser based on external cavity design, the new laser significantly improves the coupling efficiency of 50% to more than 75% to offer wide tuning range using processing steps that are more streamlined and amenable to mass production.
Presented at the prestigious 2013 International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) in the USA , the design uses simple packaging and provides ease of fabrication for mass production. This miniature on-chip system can also be readily integrated into high-density photonic circuits to achieve smaller form-factor. These distinct functionalities and highlights make the laser an attractive light source for next generation optical telecommunications, as well as in other spectroscopy applications.
Dr Cai Hong, the IME scientist who is leading the research project, commented, "Our laser exploits the superior light converging ability of the rod lens and parabolic mirror of the 3D micro-coupling system to achieve both wide wavelength tuning range and small form factor. In external cavity tunable lasers, wide tuning range is traditionally at the expense of small form factor."
Professor Liu Ai Qun, from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, NTU, said: "This new chip is very attractive to communications and biomedical device companies because of its small size and low cost. Our prototype, a 1 cm by 1 cm microchip, is the smallest tunable laser which can be easily manufactured as it is ten times smaller than most commercially available tunable laser devices. The key innovation was that our tunable laser is integrated onto a microchip using MEMs technology, made possible only through NTU's strong expertise in MEMs, backed by a decade of solid research into single-chip solutions."
"This breakthrough signifies the successful partnership enjoyed by IME and NTU, leveraging on each other's strengths which led to the successful design, fabrication, packaging and characterisation of this new chip which is expected to impact industries which require tunable laser technology such as in optical fiber communications," added Prof. Liu, who is also Programme Director at VALENS, an NTU research centre which focuses on bio-instrumentation, devices and signal processing, and has collaborations with many international industry partners.
Professor Dim-Lee Kwong, Executive Director of IME, said, "The tunable laser is a timely solution to address a key technological hurdle that is holding back the outreach of affordable, dynamic and versatile optical network services to consumers. We expect this breakthrough to augment IME's capabilities in silicon photonics to enable product developers and relevant industries to get a head start in the optical networking space."
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The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is a research institute of the Science and Engineering Research Council of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Positioned to bridge the R&D between academia and industry, IME's mission is to add value to Singapore's semiconductor industry by developing strategic competencies, innovative technologies and intellectual property; enabling enterprises to be technologically competitive; and cultivating a technology talent pool to inject new knowledge to the industry. Its key research areas are in integrated circuits design, advanced packaging, bioelectronics and medical devices, MEMS, nanoelectronics, and photonics. For more information about IME, please visit http://www.ime.a-star.edu.sg
About the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead public sector agency that fosters world-class scientific research and talent to drive economic growth and transform Singapore into a vibrant knowledge-based and innovation driven economy.
In line with its mission-oriented mandate, A*STAR spearheads research and development in fields that are essential to growing Singapore's manufacturing sector and catalysing new growth industries. A*STAR supports these economic clusters by providing intellectual, human and industrial capital to its partners in industry.
A*STAR oversees 18 biomedical sciences and physical sciences and engineering research entities, located in Biopolis and Fusionopolis, as well as their vicinity. These two R&D hubs house a bustling and diverse community of local and international research scientists and engineers from A*STAR's research entities as well as a growing number of corporate laboratories.
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To be safe from Heartbleed, you need to know that everything you use to connect online is updated and fixed.
NEW YORK, NY (CNNMoney) - In the post-Heartbleed world, assume your online communication isn't secure unless proven otherwise.
It sounds alarmist, but it's true. Email, social media, banking, all of it is at risk.
The Heartbleed Internet bug is particularly nasty because it's pervasive. It affects apps, hardware and websites.
Apple didn't release a firmware update for its AirPort routers until Tuesday. Dell's SonicWALL app, which lets you connect to corporate networks from home, just got patched Monday. QNAP updated the firmware for its Turbo NAS data storage centers last week. Many of Cradlepoint's 3G and 4G modems, used by businesses, weren't patched until recently.
On April 17, there were still 150 million vulnerable apps running on Android smartphones, according to cybersecurity provider FireEye. All must be updated.
To be safe from Heartbleed, you need to know that everything you use to connect online is updated and fixed: smartphone apps, Wi-Fi routers, office servers, the websites you visit, and their servers too.
The risk is inherent in the complicated way the Internet works. Signing into your bank might bounce you to data centers around the globe. That's why solving the Heartbleed problem is a herculean task that's largely outside of your control.
All you can do is change your passwords often, all of them, and update your software to the latest version. And don't trust any app, device, computer environment or website until those in charge specifically say they've patched the problem.
But many companies aren't making it easy for you to figure it out. Banks aren't placing announcements on their website homepages to reassure customers they're safe. Information about whether routers are vulnerable, and how to fix them, are located deep within the websites of Apple, D-Link and Netgear.
Rick Dakin, CEO of IT department auditor Coalfire, said websites should be alerting customers, and company IT departments should be informing employees about their own company's situation.
It's difficult to overstate the problem. Heartbleed isn't a computer virus that automatically gets deleted by your computer's antivirus program. It's a flaw in the software devices use to talk to one another. And because these are all interconnected, it only takes one weak point to let hackers peek in. Even some versions of Symantec's Norton AntiVirus software were impacted. Bryan Harris, a researcher at analytics software maker SAS, called it "a systemic issue" with a long, uphill road ahead.
So severe are the problems with OpenSSL, the encryption software that had the Heartbleed bug, that some are ditching it entirely. A Canadian computer programmer recently created another version of it, called LibreSSL, in an attempt to simplify and clean it up.
But even if everything seems patched, we'll never know for sure, said Joe Touch, director of the Postel Center of computer research at the University of Southern California. New computer systems are often built relying on older ones which are no longer maintained.


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A lack of standards has slowed, but not stopped, development of new technologies that would be essential for building the Smart Grid. Regulatory considerations, electric rate increases, government activities, and consumer acceptance are also significant factors in developing the Smart Grid and are addressed in the report. The manner in which these and other factors inhibit or advance deployment of the Smart Grid are described in detail.
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Salivary gland biopsy is the removal of cells or a piece of tissue from a salivary gland for exam.
Biopsy - salivary gland
You have several pairs of salivary glands in your mouth:
One type of salivary gland biopsy is a needle biopsy.
A biopsy can also be done to:
A biopsy of the glands in the lips or the parotid gland can also be performed to diagnose diseases such as Sjogren syndrome.
You do not need to prepare for a needle biopsy, there is no special preparation. You may be asked not to drink or eat anything for a few hours before the test.
For surgical removal of a tumor, preparation is the same as for any major surgery. You will not be able to eat anything for 6 to 8 hours before the surgery.
With a needle biopsy, you may feel some stinging or burning if a local as numbing medicine is injected.
You may feel pressure or mild discomfort when the needle is inserted. This should only last for 1 or 2 minutes.
The area may feel tender or be bruised for a few days after the biopsy.
The biopsy for Sjogren syndrome requires an injection of the anesthetic in the lip or in the front of the ear. You will have stitches where the tissue sample was removed.
This test is done to find the cause of abnormal lumps or growths of the salivary glands. It is also done to diagnose Sjogren syndrome.
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Government, Loans, and Interest
If your parents bug you about getting a good job, settling down, and giving them grandkids someday, you're going to love the U.S. government. They also want you doing stuff—like buying a house.
When Americans buy houses, it's great for the economy. Lots of people buying means that there's more interest in building new homes. That means more construction site jobs; more jobs at the factory making, uh, house parts; and more jobs for interior designers with neurotic, tiny dogs. More jobs means more people are out there spending, which means more jobs everywhere else.
Money flows and everyone's smiling.
People buying houses also means more stability overall. Homeowners might stay in one spot, have kids (also great for the economy—do you have any idea how much diapers cost?), and pay property taxes.
To keep that cash flowing and to help Americans buy houses, the government has a few ways to help out:
(1) They created a supermarket for loans. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are government clearinghouses that make it easier for you to get your first home (and your first mortgage). Having trouble getting your first house? There are programs to help you out.
(2) They create tax incentives for homeowners. Want to rent? Too bad. You're going to end up paying more in income tax (and your landlord will use your rent money to cover their property taxes). If you carry a home loan, though, the interest and property taxes are tax deductible. So your taxes are helping the government subsidize homeownership. As long as your home loan is $1.1 million or less (which holy moly we hope it is), your interest rate is deductible.
You might want to stick it to The Man and keep renting, but the government is trying to sweeten the pot and get you into a house of your own. Since your taxes are keeping parts of the government running, you might just want to cash in by taking advantage someday.


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MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Harley-Davidson attributes a strong fourth quarter and a profitable year to new vehicles and new markets.
Buzz over the new Street and Rushmore motorcycles helped sell 45,875 new units worldwide and 27,387 in the United States during fourth quarter, said Keith Wandell, Harley-Davidson president and CEO during a conference call to announce quarterly and annual earnings. Sales in 2013 were up 6.3 percent in the United States and 4.7 percent internationally over 2012, he noted.
Harley sold 260,839 motorcycles worldwide in 2013, a 4.4 percent increase year-over-year. However, sales slowed slightly from the third quarter to the fourth, attributed to the temporary discontinuation of Road Glide models.
Wandell said sales to "outreach" markets -- adults 18 to 34 years of age, women, African-Americans and Latinos -- have increased 7.2 percent year over year, more than twice the rate of the 3.1 percent increase in core customers. In 2013, Harley-Davidson secured a 54.9 percent share in the 601cc-and-higher displacement market, a record high for the company.
"We're relying on our dealers to help broaden our reach," Wandell said. "We believe we have a lot of opportunity with these underserved demographics." He cited the new Street models (see image) introduced in Q4, which are designed for riders in urban areas.
U.S. dealer inventory dropped year-over-year by 1,850 units, which Wandell credited to the company's new surge manufacturing strategy. As a result, revenues increased by 2.1 percent in the fourth quarter, despite shipping 449 fewer bikes, he said.
"We were able to build motorcycles closer to when they were needed," Wandell said.
The company expects to ship between 279,000 and 284,000 bikes this year, including 76,500 to 81,500 in the first quarter.
Overall, the company posted $1.19 billion in revenue in the fourth quarter, up 1.7 percent, for a net income of $75.4 million, an increase of 6.8 percent. For the year, Harley-Davidson posted $5.9 billion in revenue, a 5.7 percent increase from 2012, with $734 million in net income, a 17.6 percent increase.
The Motor Co. has added 118 new dealerships outside the U.S. since 2009, including 25 in 2013, eight of which were added in the fourth quarter. The company said it had top market share in Brazil and was in second place in Europe.


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Do you sometimes feel like you're the only one who's drinking the Kool-Aid? Are you the only one who's saying "Did you check the intranet for that?" or "That's in the Google doc I shared with you, remember?" I know I feel like that, more often than I'd like to admit. I have some tips for you Kool-Aid drunks (ha) out there that I hope will help you in your day-to-day experience of being nonprofit techies and helping the nonprofit not-so-techies.
Tip #1: Be encouraging! Just because someone *still* hasn't gone to the project website doesn't necessarily mean they don't want to. They may not have had time, or they forgot their password (it happens, and you might have to reset it for them). Be encouraging, and maybe even stay at their desk and make sure they can login (or whatever is appropriate for your org). If you're frustrated or, even worse, patronizing, you can bet they'll never do the thing you want them to do.
Tip #2: Make a help guide! I bet that with a minimum of effort you can bang out a quick reference one-pager or even a quickie screencast. As I've mentioned before on this blog, I love Jing for this. http://www.jingproject.com Your screencasts can be hosted on Screencast.com, your own server, or in the pro version ($15/yr), YouTube. These are so easy and fun to make, I dare you to not to make these! I think you can have fun with this, and if you don't, I know you can find another Kool Aid drinker who will enjoy it (the intern?).
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Tip #4: Get people on your side! You are your own internal marketing team, so you need to be persuasive about your ideas and initiatives. See if you can recruit others to your projects, and then you'll have more allies that you know what to do with!
I hope these tips get you thinking about how your attitude can influence others that you work with, and can get them drinking the Kool Aid too! Please share YOUR tips in the comments below!
After almost a year of preparation, and six months of research, it's finally here! We're thrilled to announce Idealware's free Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide. This guide walks you through a step-by-step process to decide what social media channels make sense for your organization via a workbook, guide, and the results of our research. And through the included Consultant Directory, you can find a professional to help define and implement your strategy.
In the interest of helping nonprofits choose the best resources to help them choose the best software, we Idealware bloggers are experimenting with book reviews. All of us were pretty excited to read the new book from long-time nonprofit tech superstars Beth Kanter and Allison H. Fine, The Networked Nonprofit. And some of us managed to read it at the same time. Here's what three of us thought:
Blame social media itself, but there's a lot of noise out there about how to use it effectively, or whether to use it at all. The Networked Nonprofit is the definitive overview of how to navigate social media in a nonprofit organization. There are statistics and studies, along with Beth Kanter's and Allison Fine's wealth of experiences, discussion questions to guide real planning, and excellent examples. And though their prose is easy reading, they don't skimp on the nuance, which is why this is the best social media resource I've come across. Let me give an example.
Orgs often ask me about using social media tools. Some of these orgs are partially educated on the topic, but haven't really dipped their toes in. (Kanter and Fine repeatedly emphasize that using social media personally is essential to understanding how to use it organizationally.) Sometimes, it's presented this way: "I hear that we can use Twitter and Facebook to move our constituents from casual onlookers to donors." They're talking about the "ladder of engagement"—a concept that has been around for years, but is often misunderstood. Here, Kanter and Fine offer the ladder of engagement as a framework for understanding how different people engage with the org via social media and "on land." It's not a linear progression of bystander-to-donor, but ensures that different kinds of people can engage with the org in different ways at different times. This is the kind of nuance that is captured in this book that—until now—has been hard to convey otherwise. From now on, when I start getting questions about social media, I'm sending orgs to this book first. It cuts right through the hype, and maybe it will help put some of the less trustworthy social media gurus out of business.
Having followed both authors' work online I wasn't surprised by their enthusiasm for this topic or the ambitious challenge they set to nonprofits, to not only adopt social media tools, but in fact the entire philosophy that has evolved in its wake. I think they make a convincing case that we have arrived at the nexus of the need for organizations to change their structures and ways of operating at the precise point when technology and society have realized the power of connected individuals to effect change. The message to old school nonprofits is clear: the time is now to begin a transformation and adapt or risk being rendered irrelevant in the not too distant future.
There are enough of citations, case studies, specific tools and ideas to implement included to make this book a must have for any nonprofit leader, but the real value is in the recurring themes, which are useful in both practical and philosophical ways. Try it yourself, take baby steps, get started now, plan for flexibility and don't worry too much about set backs and loss of control because control is an illusion anyhow.
The Networked Nonprofit is an even better book than I thought it would be. I thought it would have useful beginning points and orientation for nonprofits now joining the social media wave. And it does. I thought it would have more advanced lessons from larger nonprofits of the soft that Beth Kanter often brings to her workshops. And it does. What equally impressed me is that the book speaks to executive directors, community activists and others who may be used to other, older, working, even successful ways of reaching constituents. The book has a philosophical orientation: it is about "driving change." This focus gears it particularly to nonprofit leaders and community activists grappling with where social media fits it.
Networked Nonprofit situates itself in the now: it speaks to the cultural shift represented by the emergence of the millennial generation (born 1978 to 1992). Kanter and Fine here focus less on technology and more on growing up with a different relationship to traditional organizations--more activist and engaged perhaps, but less geared toward long term ties to formal organization.
The new strategies the book speaks to blend the ground that social media technology has opened up with the particular readiness of this generation. The authors review important facts about parallel expansion of the universe of nonprofits at a time of reduced funding and yet greater needs. That is an unavoidable social context. In turn, Kanter and Fine speak of important positive factors. Notably they discuss "free agents," individuals ready to jump into the right causes, work collaboratively and transparently. They speak about how social media can take advantage of strong constituency ties while also working well with weaker, looser ties to build a cause. The authors speak some about implications for governance, staffing and structure. That is not their main focus. Others will have to fill in those details. Their focus is on what these opportunities mean for organizations today trying to achieve social change goals.
As we prepare for our session in NTEN's Technology Leadership Academy we have been putting some thought towards the level of accounting support needed in your donor management system. The big question- how much integration should you consider? While most (although, not all) systems will support the creation of "batches" of donations, many either do not have the capability to directly integrate with your accounting program or require a hefty fee for access to that functionality. A "batch" of donations, or as we define it in our Consumer's Guide to Low Cost Donor Management Systems, "a set of payments for a particular timeframe that's grouped and considered as one for accounting purposes" is the baseline essential for anyone who wants at least some accounting integration between programs. Once the donations are batched you take the data and import it into your accounting program to correlate your systems. On the one hand, this process does require extra steps as compared to full integration of systems, but on the other, the multi-step process (likely done by more than one person- your fundraiser and your bookkeeper) creates a built-in double check in data entry that will help prevent number typos or other mistakes from making it into your all-important accounting records. So, while you do risk some discrepancies between your systems by using a batch method of integration- for example, many donor management systems do not allow you to freeze the donation after it has been put into a batch, so someone might change the amount later without re-exporting the information- with a fully integrated system you lose a lot of the manual control over your accounting procedures. And often that manual control and the resulting double-check of sorts is essential to the due diligence of your accounting process. Is this sacrilege: a techie saying that there is benefit in doing data entry by hand when you could find a perfectly good way to integrate the processes? I don't think so. In my opinion, there is definitely value in an extra set of eyes checking data and the confidence that your books have the most accurate information about your organizational finances.
For crying out loud. It's 2010! We should have flying cars by now... or at least more than 10 fonts to choose from for web design. Well, it looks like maybe now we do.
If you have worked with websites for some time, or even just been online for a while you might have noticed that the text on many sites looks the same. If you are a web designer or developer you already know the reason - there is a very short list of fonts that are commonly installed on all computers with only a handful that make the cross over between PC and Mac.
If this is news to you and you are starting or doing website design or maintenance - take a minute to check out what's on the safe list at typetester.org As a bonus try out this tool that lets you test how a particular font will look at different sizes, line-heights etc. I have found it to be ridiculously handy and fun. For more statistical details on why those particular fonts are considered "safe" see this site and it will become clear that we are rather limited in our font choices.After years of cycling through frustration and acceptance on this issue, I went looking recently to see what's out there and am really encouraged by the progress that's been made. I found out about the new Google Font API and learned some things about older techniques since this isn't an area I know much about. I'm still not sure its time for fancy fonts on all web sites but if you have a special campaign or design need on your site its worth checking into your new options.
A couple caveats though - be sure you really do need something different because any of these methods can increase page load times and of course introduce another level of complexity to upkeep and risk of technical issues with your site. That said let's see what's new (ish) and cool.
Along with some nice effects like text-shadow CSS3 standard includes a new rule for calling custom fonts, which is the starting point for most of the methods below. The idea wasn't new, but its taken a while to take hold on a wider scale. As CSS3 is becoming widely implemented, more and more people are taking advantage of this feature.
Basically @font-face is a CSS technique that allows you to call a font from a web server to display on your site even if your visitor doesn't have it on their hard drive. You have to have a whole set of font file types for cross platform support, so services like Typekit (free + paid) which hosts the files for you, or FontSquirrel.com (free) which offers handy multi file packaged downloads for custom fonts will help you pull it off.
For everything you ever wanted to know about the technique and more is in The Essential Guide to @font-face . And here is a really innovative way to use that @font-face technique to include custom icons in your site (plus a free icon font)- I'm kind of hoping this catches on.
http://code.google.com/apis/webfonts/A lot of people are excited about Google's foray into @font-face with their free API and with the speed and ease of use they bring to the table, I can see why.
Right now there are only 18 fonts plus some variations, but that's still more choices than we had before, and some of them are very nice. And they offer some really easy to follow instructions for anyone with a bit of HTML/CSS knowledge. Unfortunately they don't include SVG, the font format needed for most mobiles, so you will need to plan ahead for a standard alternative. DesignShack has a nice tutorial that expands on Google's instructions.
Since I haven't ventured into this area before the Google API led to a lot of new information for me.
For instance I found a great technical round up of the various javascript techniques for including non standard fonts. It covers the pros and cons of 4 javascript based alternatives : siFR (flash text replacement), FLIR (PHP Image Replacement -$12/yr), Cufon and Typeface.js. Unfortunately with these techniques you can no longer select the text, which is a big drawback for me. And there is an even broader overview here. I checked out a comparison of the two popular services, Typekit and FontSquirrel, mentioned above, both of which seem like viable options.
So maybe it is time for some limited experiments in pulling in new, sexier fonts. But since there are still adoption issues and limited mobile support for @font-face, it will need to be with a well executed css font stack for a graceful degradation of course. Or maybe we still have to wait a bit for fonts on the web to catch up with our hopes and dreams. And definitely for safe and affordable flying cars.
So far I have experimented but not used Google or any of the rest on a live site - have you? Leave your experiences in the comments.
It's time for the annual Nonprofit Tagline Awards. The awards competition was launched in 2008 after the completion of the Getting Attention Nonprofit Tagline Survey. The survey investigated styles, usage trends, what's working and what's not in nonprofit taglines based on data provided by 1,900 nonprofit communicators working in organizations across 11 vertical sectors and countless locations (mostly in the United States). What the survey found is that 72% of nonprofit organizations don't have a tagline, or rate theirs a performing poorly.
A strong tagline conveys your organization's message to stakeholders and keeps the organization on message as well. This year, for the first time, organizations can enter a tagline for their program (product or service), fundraising campaign and/or special event, in addition to their organizational tagline. As of the date of publishing, there are already 600 tagline entries.
I interviewed Nancy Schwartz, creator of the Nonprofit Tagline Awards, about the competition, taglines, and how taglines make a difference.
1. Why did you create the awards competition?
I believe strongly that your tagline is the most important eight words (or less) messaging you have, I launched the awards program to close that gap, and to bring attention to the need. We are also trying to grow use of "Great Words Promoting Good Causes" (our new tagline!)
2. How has the competition itself changed over the years and why?In response to requests from participants, several aspects of the competition have changed over time. This year we have 13 unique vertical sectors within the organizational tagline category and have introduced three new categories – soliciting tagline entries for program (program, product or service), fundraising campaign and special event taglines. These new categories stem from suggestions from past voters and participants. In addition, we've added a 16-member judges panel to this year's competition. I thought it was high time that we had folks other than me and my team evaluating what works best.
3. What are the main benefits of creating a great tagline for an organization, product, service, or event?
A strong organizational tagline does double-duty — working to extend your organization's name and mission, while delivering a focused, memorable and repeatable message to your base.This "haiku of branding" is one of your most effective marketing tools and ideal for sharing via social media. Once you have an effective organizational tagline in place, crafting taglines at the program or campaign level provides those initiatives with the same kind of marketing muscle.
4. What is the "secret sauce" to creating a great tagline?
Like the best sauces, the nonprofit tagline sauce is rich in complex flavors. There is no single secret ingredient and the total is more than the sum of its individual parts.The recipe for a great tagline includes clarity, brevity, relevance, authenticity, specificity and comprehensiveness of use, as well as creating a connection between the reader and the organization. Mix well and serve.
5. What is the selection process for the awards?
The criteria for winning taglines include clarity, brevity, relevance, authenticity, specificity and comprehensiveness of use, as well as creating a connection between the reader and the organization. Tagline awards FAQ and complete criteria for winning taglines are outlined here.
Each submitted tagline is reviewed in comparison to others in its category by the Getting Attention team. Up to forty semi-finalist taglines are selected via this process and forwarded to the judge handling that category. A diverse panel of expert judges will select the finalists. Each judge will select three to five top taglines as the finalists in her category. At that point, all members of the nonprofit community, from staff and volunteers to service providers, board members and donors will be invited to vote on the best tagline within each categor
6. Do you have a story about how a tagline helped a nonprofit achieve its goals?
Tom Johnson of The New Depot Players Theatre Troupe says this about how the process of developing their tagline helped the Troupe: "After reading the 2009 Nonprofit Tagline Report and hiring a professional facilitator to help our theatre troupe set concrete goals for us to reach in 2010, I knew that the brand and specifically the tagline, could have significant impact on our reach within the community and the arts industry in our metro area. I'm excited to see what the judges say about our tagline, but we have already reaped the rewards with an increase in membership, awareness and consistency in our organization's marketing and communications. Nancy's checklist for developing an expert tagline was an invaluable resource when I sat down to craft something memorable."
7. Do you have a story about how a nonprofit that won the Taggies parlayed that achievement into success meeting its marketing goals?
Here's as far as we know:"We were very pleased to have our tagline recognized by our colleagues in the industry. Our award has given the U.S. Fund extra visibility for its marketing and brand work!"
—Kim Pucci, Marketing Director, U.S. Fund for UNICEF
"We were thrilled to be selected as the tagline award winner in the Human Services category. We leveraged the award as we rolled out our new brand and kicked off the public phase of our $5M capital campaign. It was highlighted as an achievement in all of our capital campaign foundation grant requests and spotlighted in our agency newsletter and in the local media. And, the media buzz that this award created helped JFCS maximize its marketing efforts without the need for allocating additional dollars in this difficult economy."
—Rose Chapman, LCSW, President/CEO of Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc.
8. Anything else you want to add?
I'm just thrilled to be helping so many organizations be recognized for their hard and imaginative messaging work, and to be guiding others still on their way via the work of their peers.To enter the competition, complete the entry form here. It may be helpful to read this Q&A blog post from a community college in the process of finalizing its tagline. To read more about this year's competition, and about past tagline awards winners, visit Nancy Schwartz' Getting Attention blog post about the awards.
Without a doubt, web 2.0 communication tools facilitate collaboration. They make possible projects and organizing among teams scattered in multiple locations and time zones and across business and organizational divides. So how to reconcile this with a recent cautionary, "The Challenges of Working in Virtual Teams," by RW3 Culture Wizard.
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Revitalize your body, mind and spirit at the Matteson Community Center. Our dedicated and friendly staff will help you achieve your goals! Make Matteson Community Center the destination for your important events, business meetings, family functions and major sporting events.
Valley Green Executive Golf Course
Valley Green hosts a laid-back, unobtrusive environment perfect for those who are new to golfing, kids, leagues, or those experienced golfers who want to concentrate on their short game. Try their famous Night-light golf! Valley Green is a public, 18 hole, Par 60, 3841 yard executive course. Open all winter...weather permitting.
CITY:North Aurora
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series - American Ethanol E15 225
The American Ethanol e15 225 at Chicagoland Speedway is the Last Chance Race for the ever-unpredictable Camping World Truck Series as NASCAR's newest stars battle for a final spot in the series' new playoff. The trucks return under the lights as part of the Four-Race Weekend on Friday, September 16! NASCAR's newest stars will try their luck at tackling the tri-oval during an all-out battle. There will surely be fireworks during the race ... and we'll have some afterward, too! Green flag is set for 7:30 p.m. CT!
Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill., is a $130 million, 1.5-mile, D-shaped, tri-oval speedway that annually hosts the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR XFINITY Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards. Chicagoland Speedway sits on 930 acres of land, which is large enough to accommodate 42 United Centers (home of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks). Chicagoland Speedway provides 500 acres of free parking for more than 30,000 vehicles. Standing at 15 stories tall, Chicagoland Speedway's grandstands are approximately the same height as the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel in downtown Chicago!
The Chicago Bandits are a women's professional softball team based in Rosemont, Illinois. Since the 2005 season, they have played as a member of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF). The Bandits won the 2008 NPF championship, defeating the Washington Glory in the final game of the championship series. The team won their second NPF championship following the 2011 season when they won the championship series two games to none over the USSSA Pride. Following the 2015 season the team won its third NPF championship defeating the USSSA Pride two games to none. They play their home games at Rosemont Stadium in Rosemont, Illinois.
This premier public golf course was designed by architect Greg Martin on the farmland locally known as "The Ridge" in 2007. The front nine plays as a links-style course, while the back nine features elevation changes and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. 18 holes, par 71. Distance: 6,604. Whitetail Ridge offers the perfect venue to host your wedding or golf outing. The 24,000 square foot clubhouse features a beautiful restaurant and bar that seats 100 people, with a balcony that overlooks the front nine. The elegant Ballroom accommodates parties of up to 350 people, and is complimented by the Terrace Room, with a private balcony, that can host business meetings and smaller events such as wedding and baby showers, and business meetings. The lower level of the clubhouse features the 19th Hole with a private bar, and seating for up to 50. The patio and outdoor party area provide an ideal place for your outdoor wedding, party, or post-outing summer fun and socializing. Three-time winner Bride's Choice Award and 2014 Couple's Choice Award winner.
Golfers will enjoy all that Bliss Creek has to offer, from the casual atmosphere of the bar and grill, to cocktails on the deck overlooking the first hole. With the addition of the Pine Room, a dedicated building designed specifically for golf outings, it is the perfect course for any size outing or fundraiser. Open to the public daily, it offers beautiful, tree-lined fairways, well-placed water hazards and a challenging 18 holes of golf that can most often be played in less than four hours. Truly one of the best golf values in the Chicagoland area.
CITY:Sugar Grove
Featured on The Golf Scene with Steve Kashul and Heralded as one of Chicagoland's best buys for 18 holes, Settler's Hill is a favorite in Kane County and beyond. Here links, parkland and water holes combine to create a truly varied and memorable golf experience. Quirky greens, deep bunkers and colorful seasonal wildflower displays add to the course's charm. Superb conditioning and a casual atmosphere make Settler's Hill welcoming and enjoyable for all levels of golfers. The course's west-central location in Batavia near the Fox River makes Settler's Hill a natural choice for meeting friends for a round or planning an outing.
Old Oak Country Club, located just 20 minutes from Chicago, was built in 1926 on a tract of land in Homer Glen, Illinois that is dominated by large oaks, hickory's and Long Run Creek. The 18 hole golf course has been skillfully carved out of the natural environment. The rustic beauty of the tract is the perfect compliment to this challenging golf course. The golf course measures 6,609 yards from the gold tees, and at par 71 this creates quite the golfing challenge. The blue tees play at 6,239 and the Red tees play at 5,298 so pick the tee box that suits your game.
Along with 18 superbly conditioned holes of golf, The Sanctuary has an excellent grass practice range, short game area, putting green, full service golf shop with PGA Professional Bob Schulz. The Bunker Grill has great food and beverage offerings. For those who want a challenging golfing experience at a great price, there are few better choices than The Sanctuary, anywhere! Book your tee-time now at 815- 462-GOLF (4653) or book on-line.
CITY:New Lenox
One of Chicagoland's top five courses, Orchard Valley Golf Course is an 18-hole, 6,800-yard, par-72 championship layout open to the public. Featuring four sets of tees, this beautiful course offers the appropriate challenge to all skill levels. Orchard Valley has been distinguished by Golf Digest Magazine as a 4 1/2 star facility.
Opened in 1930 and designed by C.H. Muelenford and Sam Sneed. Hundreds of tall oak trees throughout the course (some oaks are centuries old), complimented by five lakes and Long Run Creek, will test your shot making abilities. Big Run Golf Club can be difficult but enjoyable, challenging and sporty. The course has never stood on it's laurels, it has been reshaped over the years to compliment both the improvements in today's golfers and to take advantage of this scenic piece of land golfers have come to enjoy.
Come experience a special brand of bowling fun! As one of the largest centers in Illinois, Parkside Lanes is able to offer a variety of bowling formats, including open bowling, junior and adult league bowling, Sport sanctioned bowling, IHSA high school bowling, birthday parties, corporate events, fundraisers and more. Please use their Open Bowl information page or call for lane availability.
Recently sweeping the national award season, Mistwood Golf Club was selected as Golf Magazine's " Renovation of the Year", one of Golf Digest's "Best New Courses", and one of Golf Range Magazine's "Top 50 Public Ranges"! Designed and renovated by course designer Ray Hearn, Mistwood Golf Club features 20 St. Andrews- style sod-wall bunkers, truly bringing a feeling of Scotland to the Midwest. Additionally, Mistwood has five tee placements per hole with the ability to now play over 7,000 yards. Part of the recent renovation also included the construction of a brand new 5,000 square foot Performance Center at the foot of our driving range that offers custom club fitting, club repair services, and lessons. Construction of a new Scottish-style, 26,000 square foot clubhouse is currently underway, and will be complete in the summer of 2015. Come experience Chicagoland's premier public course. Come experience Mistwood Golf Club!
Located in Lockport, IL, just 40 miles southwest of Chicago's Loop, Broken Arrow features 27 holes of Championship Golf, Driving Range, and Banquet Venue. Broken Arrow utilizes the "Prolink" GPS System by GPS Industries on its entire fleet of Club Car Golf Carts. These large and easy to use systems act as "virtual caddies" designed to give you all the information you need. At a glance, golfers can see the entire hole, hazards, bunkers, and rough areas. This system also allows the golf shop to issue weather warnings and other messages to golfers. The clubhouse features a full service golf shop, snack bar, locker rooms, restaurant, and banquet room. Accommodating up to 250 guest events, the Banquet Room is perfect for making your dream event a reality! With 27 holes of Championship Golf, Restaurant, and Banquet Venue, Broken Arrow has plenty to offer.
All Spoked Up has the best variety of kids, cruisers, road, mountain, fixed gear and BMX bicycles, along with the highest quality and best price service/rep. Ask them about renting a bike for a day and take a self-guided tour or hit the trails.
Put some adventure into your getaway with our CPX package! This package includes two tickets to Challenge Park Extreme Sports, which has a paintball city, skate park, and mountain bike park! Also included is overnight accommodations at our hotel, complimentary hot buffet breakfast, and unlimited use of our heated indoor pool and whirlpool. You must be 10 years of age to participate in any activities at CPX Sports.
Home for soccer, go-karts, mini-golf, indoor golf and batting cages.
This indoor sports facility offers soccer, lacrosse, floor hockey and basketball.
CITY:St. Charles
We offer elegant settings for unforgettable weddings, corporate and fundraising events, and other celebrations. From an intimate group of 50 to 1,000 guests, we make sure your event is absolutely flawless.This 18-hole championship course was designed by two-time U.S. Open Champion Curtis Strange. It's a masterpiece of lush fairways and manicured greens.
CITY:Tinley Park
18-hole Championship Golf Course is one of the oldest public golf facilities. Originally built in the 1920s. Senior tees available. New Club House in 2011. Traditional layout.
Only public Donald Ross course in Illinois. Ranked 6th best public course in Illinois in 2014 (Golf Magazine) and 20th best course in the U.S. in 2015 (Golf Advisor).
This is the ultimate destination for anyone who loves sports. The only sports bar with 22 projection TVs and 140 flat screen TVs. If your sport is on TV they have it! OTB, slots, shuffleboard tables, pool tables, sand volleyball, team trivia, indoor tobacco shop and lounge. Fantastic menu, MUG club and drink specials. Three separate bars and private spaces available for catered parties. Salsa dancing w lessons featured on Tuesday's and Friday's as well as Team Trivia Tuesday's and Thursday's.
This nine-hole course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
CITY:St. Charles
This 18-hole championship golf course, featuring wildflowers and elevated tees, offers spectacular views of the Fox Valley region.
18-hole golf course with driving range, restaurant and pro shop. Oak Brook Golf Club is a classic playing experience in a spectacular natural setting where every hole calls for solid shot-making from tee to green. Unlike boring daily-fee courses of cookie-cutter municipal courses, this is a thinking person's course that rewards sound play for players at any skill level.
CITY:Oak Brook
The folks at Brixen Ivy pride themselves on catering to your group as you catch the Cubs game across the street. Their rooftop facility was built from the ground up specifically with group events in mind. The result is a state-of-the-art facility that offers your group a chance to watch the game, socialize in a climate-controlled bar or on private decks—all while taking in the game outside, through soaring windows, or on one of the many big-screen TVs.
George Dunne National Golf Course
George W. Dunne National, located in Southwest suburban Oak Forest, recognized by Golf Digest as one of the top public courses, is our premier 18-hole course. Dunne National offers the unique features of bent grass fairways and greens. Whether you play from the tips or are a beginner you'll enjoy the challenging terrain that Dunne National offers. Eight lakes, which come into play on eleven of the course's holes, tree lined fairways and not to mention an abundance of wildlife help make your golf experience a memorable one.
CITY:Oak Forest
Make Salt Creek Golf Club your golfing "home course". When you select a facility to patronize regularly, you want the facility that offers the full gamut of a private club without the dues. Our 18-hole executive style golf course will challenge golfers of all skill levels. Set amidst gently rolling terrain, mature tree, and beautiful ponds, Salt Creek's 3895 yard, par 63 course challenge players of all skill levels with tree-lined fairways and strategically placed sand bunkers.
CITY:Wood Dale
Playing this unique, well-conditioned and spectacularly-designed 18-hole course will surely make you want to come back. Full service premier meeting and banquet facility provides outstanding culinary offerings and personal service.
CITY:West Chicago
This Killian/Nugent-designed course features five water holes. An Olympic-size pool is available for free to golfers, along with sand volleyball, tennis, a softball area and more.
Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club
Prairie Bluff is located on 237 acres of rolling terrain and is framed with prairie grass, which adds to the golf course's overall challenge and beauty for those who play here. With four sets of tees, 10 lakes and more than 40 bunkers, golfers of all skill levels will find a good challenge. At Prairie Bluff, you will enjoy our beautiful 10,000 square foot clubhouse that features a pro shop, banquet hall & bar. Beyond serving as a fabulous golf facility, Prairie Bluff is an ideal location for breakfast, lunch, dinner or cocktails. Prairie bluff's learning center offers a 10- acre driving range, short game area with bunker, putting green, private and group lessons. Let Prairie Bluff host your next golf outing!
CITY:Crest Hill
Beyond the Ivy offers three rooftop experiences for watching a Cubs game—each with its own vibe. The 1010 Waveland Avenue location is their largest rooftop, holding as many as 100 guests—perfect for group outings. Beyond the Ivy at 1038 Waveland Avenue has a modern décor that feels more like a nightclub. Beyond the Ivy at 1048 Waveland Avenue has a classic vibe with a bar-like setting that's decked out with plenty of Cubs memorabilia—perfect for longtime Cubs fans.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Located on 25 acres, with woods, lakes and rolling hills, the course offers 9 holes of challenging golf for beginners and advanced golfers. Reduced rates available for golfers 55 and over. Clubhouse seats 60+ and has a variety of foods.
Upscale nightclub newly renovated to create a spectacular nightlife experience. Available for corporate, social and philanthropic occasions. Let us work with you to make your event a success.
18-hole public golf course and golf shop. Restaurant open for lunch daily; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for dinner. Meeting rooms and banquet facilities for up to 250.
CITY:Glendale Heights
Come and play right in your backyard! Visit Maple Meadows for outings, leagues, tournaments, individual play, and the great food in our restaurant. 27 holes, no reservations required and a beautiful public course!
CITY:Wood Dale
18 hole championship golf course with 1st class practice facilities. Full service restaurant and banquet facility.
The Chicago Sports Museum combines hi-tech interactive experiences—including skill challenges and simulated experiences—with unique sports memorabilia and an impressive collection of game-used treasures and other artifacts.
Itasca Country Club is rich in tradition and offers a cost-effective solution for golf outings, corporate entertaining and special events in a picturesque setting. Enjoy beautiful surroundings, spectacular views, and the service of a fine country club-for your wedding reception or other banquet event. Amidst the elegant grounds and facilities, our skilled professional staff will put you at ease and ensure your special occasion is unforgettable.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - North Central College offers a 5,000 seat football stadium with lights, and Olympic-size championship track, a multi-use 25,000 sq. ft.Fieldhouse, baseball and softball fields and tennis courts.
This brand-new rooftop facility features over 9,000 square feet of space when enjoying the Cubs game across the street. The rooftop offers stadium-style seating that gives you a complete view of Wrigley Field. Outside you'll also find a large covered bar, umbrella-covered tables and plenty of plasma TVs. Large groups can also enjoy the game from two other levels: the stadium club and All-Star suite where you'll find state-of-the-art amenities and upgraded food menus.
If you're looking for a challenging and scenic Chicago area golf course, then Water's Edge is for you. Designed by Rick Robbins and PGA Consultant Gary Koch, this golf course is 18 holes of championship golf that is as challenging as it is scenic. Robbins is known for designing playable courses and Water's Edge is no exception. Measuring 6904 yards from the back tees and 5332 yards from the forward tees, golfers of every skill level will enjoy a day at Water's Edge. And with lush natural grasses, protected wetlands and dense forest golfers will remember this upscale, par 72 as one of the most beautiful courses in the Chicagoland area.
Located just left of the third-base line, this rooftop offers a unique view of Wrigley Field. Your vantage point gives you a clear site line to home plate and a sweeping view of the bleachers and historic scoreboard in centerfield. Guests have access to four areas of this facility: Wrigley View Lounge, Stadium Club, Stadium Buffet and the outdoor Sky Deck where you're rewarded with panoramic views of not just Wrigley Field, but also the city.
This brand-new Wrigley rooftop was built from the ground up in 2010 to take advantage of the stunning views while also offering guests unparalleled comfort during the game. Five levels, the most of any Wrigley rooftop, provide many different ways to enjoy the game—from outdoor stadium-style seating atop the rooftop to three levels of indoor lounges. Each one is accessible by elevator and features its own restrooms, full-service bars with premium draft beers and wine, as well as their own food service.
This 9-hole, par-35 course stretches over 3,000 yards. The well-maintained fairways and greens, along with sand and water hazards, offer a unique and challenging golf experience. The newly remodeled clubhouse is a picturesque location for a special event.
The Big Ten Experience features a collection of 13 interactive exhibits showcasing conference notables dating back to 1896, the year the conference was founded. Highlights include the Big Ten Theater which gives patrons a behind-the-scenes, immersive audio and video experience looking at student-athletes and traditions, along with radio and television features of notable accomplishments on and off the field of play.
Brunswick Zone XL is a full- feature, family- friendly entertainment destination with something for everyone. Our center in Romeoville sets the standard for family entertainment with more than 60,000 sq. ft. of fun for all ages. Bowling, billiards, video games and more!
Situated on 45 beautiful acres, this nine-hole, 2205-yard, Par 32, executive length course offers the perfect course for a quick round of great golf.
Located down the right field line, Wrigley Field Rooftop Club is one of the closest rooftops to home plate, and even closer than some seats in the ballpark. Built in 2008, this is one of the largest rooftop facilities overlooking Wrigley Field, offering over 9,000 square feet of space on three levels: the Rooftop Level, the Stadium Club Level and the exclusive MVP Suites, with a clear view of the game from each seat.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Brunswick Zone offers bowling, billiards, Laser Tag, an arcade/game room plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.
CITY:Carol Stream
University Golf Club & Conference Center
18-hole championship golf course; Restaurant, full menu; live entertainment; weekend breakfast/brunch; Banquet & Meeting facility, custom design to fulfill your special event.
CITY:University Park
Welcome to Chicago Southland's Best Conditioned Golf Course. Deer Creek Golf Club is rated 3 1/2 Stars by Golf Digest Magazine and is continually voted as one of Chicago's places to play. Deer Creek is a beautifully manicured Championship golf course with bent grass greens, 7 lakes and 55 sand bunkers. Throughout the course you will find aesthetically pleasing naturalized areas, which include a wide variety of wildflowers.
CITY:University Park
All day long, and both prior to and after United Center events, people from all over the world come to visit and have their picture taken in front of one of Chicago's most famous and recognizable landmarks.
This 18-hole course features a practice range, pro shop, snack shop and banquet facilities. Bartlett Hills Golf Club & Banquets is also an award-winning wedding venue that can accommodate up to 230 of your friends and family.
Just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, Ruffled Feathers' aesthetic beauty is matched only by the genius layout. We are the only Pete and P.B. Dye designed golf course in Illinois and a must-play for any devoted golfer. Our championship caliber, well-conditioned golf course awaits your arrival with one of the finest sets of par 3's in the Midwest. Ruffled Feathers has 18 wonderful holes with tee sets for all skill levels and is your premier place to golf.
Catch a Cubs game from one of the original Wrigley rooftops. Skybox on Sheffield is perched just inside Wrigley Field's right field foul pole and offers spectacular views of the field just across the street. Renovated in 2011, Skybox on Sheffield offers four luxurious levels, including a three-tier outdoor roof deck, a lavish indoor clubhouse and 150 stadium seats. Guests will also enjoy a three-course menu served with an extensive beer selection from Goose Island.
Apple Orchard Golf Course is a nine hole, par three, public course located at 692 W. Stearns Rd. about 3/4 mile east of Route 59 on Stearns Road. Other features include a clubhouse equipped with snacks, beverages, beer, restrooms, golf accessories and indoor/outdoor sitting areas. Rental golf clubs and pull carts are available for a slight fee.
Opened in 1921, Woodruff is a sporty course with hilly terrain and a clubhouse. The 18-hole "Woodruff" course at the Woodruff Golf Course facility in Joliet, Illinois features 5,424 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 68 . The course rating is 66.1 and it has a slope rating of 113 on Blue grass.
Murphy's Rooftop offers the most intimate setting among the Wrigley Field rooftops. You may recognize it as the rooftop adorned with the Harry Caray lighted sign. The rooftop holds just 75 guests and is perfectly situated just beyond the bleachers, giving you a ballpark vibe without the big crowds and long lines. Plenty of food and beer are just a few steps away. And as a bonus, Murphy's Bleachers is located right below—a Wrigleyville institution that's been a favorite hangout not just for Cubs fans, but also for many Cubs players over the years.
Down the Line Rooftop is perched along the first base line in right field, just 448 from home plate. You'll have a stunning view of Wrigley Field and can mill about between two different levels that are home to bars, large-screen TVs and climate-controlled spaces. Picture windows in the bar just below the rooftop give you floor-to-ceiling views of Wrigley Field.
Willow Crest Golf Course is an 18-hole championship golf course with water, sand, bunkers and beautiful landscape with multi-tiered tees and bent grass tees. Group outings, memberships and overnight packages are available.
CITY:Oak Brook
White Pines Golf Club & Banquets
A local favorite since 1928, White Pines is conveniently located minutes from O'Hare, and its two year-round 18-hole courses are situated on 240 beautiful acres. Banquet facilities are perfect for golf outings, weddings, business or social events, large and small.
This 18-hole golf course is known for its hilly terrain, and features a bar and clubhouse.
Located in west central Naperville and adjacent to the DuPage County Forest Preserve's Dragon Lake, Springbrook Golf Course commands some the finest views of Naperville's open space and trails. Built in 1974, the facility features a challenging 18-hole championship golf course, a 28-stall natural turf driving range, two practice putting green with bunkers. Its beautiful, mature and lush foliage and trees complement the manicured greens, tees and fairways. Combined with its exceptional course design, golfers of all skill levels return time and again to play.
Boasting one of the best views of Wrigley Field, this rooftop places you just beyond right-center field. The rooftop offers stadium-style seating and covered outdoor areas as well as an interior climate-controlled clubroom that offers barstool seating and views of the game on plenty of HDTVs, including one in the floor.
Inwood offers a lighted range, pro shop and concessions. The front nine was renovated 1989, adding water on six of the nine holes. Inwood demands good course management, precise iron play, and a soft touch on its fast greens.
Come out to Allstate Arena this summer to enjoy a night of world-class basketball and family fun with the Chicago Sky! With a season that runs May through August, the Sky provides summer-fun for all ages. Chicago's premier women's professional basketball team offers fans the unique opportunity to get their group in the game, and on the court. Groups can register to high five the Sky players, deliver the game ball to the referee, play on the same court as the Sky or sing the National Anthem. No other sporting event allows you to get as up-close-and-personal with the players!
Welcome to the online home for Blackberry Oaks Golf Course. Named as one of the best golf courses in the Chicagoland area by Chicagoland Golf Magazine, Blackberry Oaks is a public, 18-hole championship golf course. Located in Bristol, Illinois, the course was built to blend and enhance the natural assets of the property, such as Blackberry Creek, the wetlands, the prairie lands, and mature oak groves; Blackberry Oaks is a true "Link with Nature."
Stony Creek Golf Course & Clubhouse
If you are just playing for fun, looking to improve your game, young or a senior, "come meet the challenge" at our golf course in Oak Lawn. We have a Driving Range, 18 challenging holes of Miniature golf, Pro Shop. We have leagues from seniors to juniors.
CITY:Oak Lawn
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center offers a total 840,000 square feet of flexible exhibition space. Configure it any way you like. You may need a 500-booth to 800-booth area, or 100 to 200 booths. If you're planning a larger show, you'll appreciate our continuous 250,000 square-foot space for 1,225 booths. Or you can create a multiple hall layout for up to 3,566 booths. Customized floor plans are our specialty, so just ask.
You'll find 32 bowling lanes, all equipped with bumpers for kids, cosmic bowling on weekends, a snack bar, lounge and a bowling pro shop that's open daily during the season.
CITY:Tinley Park
Fox Bend offers a challenging and scenic tour of streams, ponds, willow trees and elevation changes. This highly regarded course has played host to several tournaments and qualifiers.
The Windy City ThunderBolts baseball brings affordable family entertainment all summer long at Standard Bank Stadium. 2007 & 2008 Frontier League Champions! Call to reserve groups or parties today!
Par 70. Open Sunrise to Sunset. 18 hole golf course, club house, pro shop, and restaurant and bar. Private parties upon request and availability.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
This family entertainment center features two miniature golf courses, a large game room, a restaurant and Fangalangus Island, a children's interactive playland.
Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club has been one of Chicagoland's highest rated golf courses since it opened in 1993. It offers a challenge for the serious player and fun for the more casual player across its rolling acres that offer scenic beauty unlike most Chicago-area courses. Everyone can find a length to suit their game from our four tee boxes that stretch the course from 5000 to over 7100 yards.
TopGolf is an interactive high-tech golfing experience like no other. With state-of-the-art equipment, restaurant, and bars, they are able to take care of your every recreation, social, and event need.
CITY:Wood Dale
Professional caliber 18-hole golf course. Banquets/meetings up to 400 year-round. Four distinct rooms for meetings, seminars or receptions. Accessible from O'Hare Airport and major expressways.
Addison Ice Arena is one of the premier family ice sports complexes in the Chicagoland area, featuring one NHL rink, one Olympic rink, the Grace St. Bar and Grill, and an Advanced Pro Shop.
Seventy-mile per hour riseballs, 240-foot frozen ropes, soft hands and lightning-quick reactions all wound into seven feverish innings of gritty, gutsy, fast-paced action. Welcome to hard-hittin', fast-pitchin', affordable family fun. Welcome to National Pro Fastpitch! Come out and chear on the teams!
Rusty Wallace Driving Experience
No matter what your need for speed, you'll find it at the Rusty Wallace Driving Experience. You can get your basic adrenaline rush from the "Taste of Speed" racing experience at Chicagoland Speedway. Or ramp things up with the "Advance Racing" option that puts you behind the wheel of a race car powered by a TRD engine—the same one used in Rusty Wallace's Nationwide cars. In 2014, the Rusty Wallace Driving Experience will be at Chicagoland Speedway April 26-27, May 24-26, June 20-22, August 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, and October 18, 19, 25, 26. See their site for more details.
Chicagoland's premier family fun center. Home for all day family fun: soccer, go-karts, mini-golf, indoor golf, batting cages, 4-station bungee and coconut tree climb. Try their new bungee ejection ride!!
Bring a group of friends to play a round of paintball at Fox River Games. Open play or "walk-on" play is recreational play for all ages (age restrictions) and skill levels. Play as an individual or play in groups. Typically we are open every weekend Saturday and Sunday and during the summer we operate on Wednesdays and Fridays too. Please check our website for our operating schedule and specific hours of operation.
Arrowhead provides extraordinary facilities, spectacular views and customized services. The Clubhouse accommodates from 20 to 300 guests and is the perfect site for private parties, corporate meetings, trade shows, team building or wedding receptions.
The Chicago Wolves are a professional hockey team that plays 38 regular-season home games each year at Allstate Arena in Rosemont. The Wolves have won four league championships in their 21-year history and have posted a winning record every single season. Famous players such as Chris Chelios, Al Secord, Troy Murray, Eddie Olczyk and Brent Sopel enjoyed stints in the Wolves' Burgundy and Gold.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Brunswick Zone in Naperville offers bowling, billiards, an arcade/game room, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.
Home to Chicago Fire soccer team Toyota Park is a world-class stadium and concert venue located southwest of Chicago, near I-294 & I-55.
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Experience NASCAR racing firsthand at Chicagoland Speedway in an "adrenaline pumping thrill of a lifetime." Suit up and get behind the wheel of a real stock car as you drive 155 mph around the track, or ride shotgun and feel the rumble of 600 horses as you motor down the same asphalt driven by NASCAR drivers. In 2014, the Richard Petty Driving Experience will be at Chicagoland Speedway May 16-18, July 25-27, and September 19-21. See their site for more details.
Let Aurora Skate Center share the joy of roller skating in a family-friendly environment. They pride themselves with offering something for everyone, from the little ones to adults who have been skating for years. Home of the Aurora 88s, Aurora Skate Center takes pride in their professional-quality hardwood maple "floating" floor. On Mondays they host a live organ-music dance session with Frank Pellico, organist for the Chicago Blackhawks, playing the only triple-deck Hammond X-66 Pipe Organ (w/ 26-ranks of pipes) in the country. See Friday and Saturday night on the "Daily Calendar" for "Fresh Fridays" and "Old vs. New School Saturdays!" See their web site for more events and details.
Multi-purpose arena, home of the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL). Other events - concerts, ice shows, circus, etc.
269-acre sports facility that offers upscale banquets, weddings, corporate picnics, golf and polo outings for 250-400 people. Tents can be added for larger groups.
CITY:Oak Brook
Just 20 minutes west of downtown Chicago, Maywood Park features live standardbred horse racing action on a ½ mile oval every Thursday and Friday night all year round. Live race post times are 7:10pm. General Parking is free.
CITY:Melrose Park
There's no place quite like it! From hand-crafted tables and world class pocket billiards to the vast array of games in the Million Dollar Midway, D&B will provide one of the most unique entertainment outings you'll ever experience.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Elmhurst College is home to a state of the art high tech conference and event facility that can host groups from 20 - 900 people. The campus also boasts a first-rate sports facility in an arboretum-like setting.
President-elect Barack Obama is an avowed fan of the Chicago White Sox, and is often seen wearing a White Sox baseball cap. U.S. Cellular features an exploding scoreboard, an old-time facade, complete with arches and over 40,000 unobstructed-view seats.


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Some discussion ensued on the method to be followed in examining the different points raised in the document and it was decided to establish two working groups with which the Rome Centre, ICOMOS and IUCN would be associated and which would review the proposed criteria for the inclusion of cultural and natural properties in the World Heritage List, and drafting group which would formulate the decisions taken by the Committee on other matters. The Committee proceeded to debate the general principles involved in establishing the World Heritage List and to examine, one by one, the other questions raised in the document.
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Water temperature and chemistry ranges based on 1 sample.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 30 - 40
Temperature range (°C): 15.316 - 15.316
Nitrate (umol/L): 0.535 - 0.535
Salinity (PPS): 38.444 - 38.444
Oxygen (ml/l): 5.528 - 5.528
Phosphate (umol/l): 0.095 - 0.095
Silicate (umol/l): 1.434 - 1.434
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Depth range (m): 30 - 40
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Microcosmus sabatieri
Microcosmus sabatieri are a species of Tunicates. The species has a rocky-shape appearance. It is mainly found in the Mediterranean Sea.
It is used as food in parts of Europe, such as France and Italy, where it is known as a sea violet or sea fig. A similar species (Pyura chilensis) is also used as food in Chile.
All species of Microcosmus are edible but it is mainly M. sabatieri which is marketed. In the Mediterranean it is eaten raw, often with an acidic condiment such as lemon juice or vinegar with shallots. The iodized taste is not suitable for all palates.
Other names[edit]
Plants of the family Aizoaceae, the genus Carpobrotus, are also known as Sea Fig in the Mediterranean.
Fishmongers in the Mediterranean also use the following names:
- Violet or Viourlet
- Biju ou Bijut ou Bichu
- Patate de mer
- Stronzi di mare (Liguria)
- Limone di mare (Italy)
- Carnummole (Campania)
- Fouska (Greece)
Outside Europe[edit]
- In Korea a very small, one centimeter diameter tunicate called mideodeok (미더덕) is added to some soup recipes. Diners must remove the meat to chew and then spit out the skin.
- In Chile, the species Pyura chilensis is known as Piure and is highly valued. It is served raw, with lots of chopped onions and lemon juice.
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|Mayland, Henry
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|Fisher, Dwight
Submitted to: Western Society of Crop Science Proceedings
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: August 31, 1999
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Technical Abstract: Alfalfa accumulates total nonstructural carbohydrates (TNC) during daylight because photosynthesis produces more TNC than are metabolized for plant growth, maintenance and continued plant respiration. Our objectives were to: 1) determine diurnal variation of carbohydrate concentrations and accumulation rates in alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), and 2) predict a time interval within which samples collected for carbohydrate analysis or animal preference could be compared effectively and avoid time of day effects. Germain 'Wll 322HQ' alfalfa was sampled at 3-h intervals during the 24-h period prior to cutting. Four cuttings were sampled and carbohydrate concentrations were determined. In May the TNC increased linearly from 9 am to 9 pm at 2.9 g TNC/kg DM/h (r squared = 0.90). Fresh alfalfa forage samples taken for animal preference or carbohydrate analyses should be taken within 1 h to control the diurnal variation effects to within 5% significance.


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SEBRING - Although it's been two years since the American Red Cross had an office in Sebring, many people whose homes burned down probably don't know that.
"They do a great service for people," Sebring Fire Chief Brad Batz said. "They really help a lot of people."
While continuing to help people, the American Red Cross plans to reopen an office as of April 30, said Sara Olson, community development officer.
Olson said the American Red Cross previously had an office behind Highlands Regional Medical Center, but decided it needed a new office that was more visible.
The new office will be just south of Florida Hospital at 6011 U.S. 27, North, Sebring. A grand opening will be April 30 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Olson said the Red Cross has leased the new office for about six months, but some work had to be done on the interior before they could occupy it.
"We're definitely excited to have a new office in Sebring," Olson said. "A lot of people agreed we needed a more visible presence."
But during the two years without an office, she said, "We never stopped providing our services to people."
Those services include responding to disasters - most commonly house fires in Highlands County - and providing initial relief to people, she said.
Generally, the Federal Emergency Management Agency takes care of the long-term relief, she said.
When fire destroys a home, a team of volunteers from the Red Cross provide money for food and clothing to the displaced family and help them find a temporary living area, she said.
The American Red Cross can also help people with paying a deposit on a residence, Olson said.
Olson said they also help firefighters by providing them water and food. "We want to make sure the firefighters are taken care of," she said.
Batz said his firefighters generally carry water to fires. While they appreciate the offer, he said, they prefer the Red Cross concentrates on the victims of the fire.
He said it was evident the Red Cross was operational during the last two years. He recalled one situation where a family of eight lost their house to fire. The Red Cross brought a bus to the scene and transported the family to a hotel, he said.
"We've had them come out at 3 a.m.; we've had them come out at 10 a.m.," Batz said. "They've done so much to help people."
The new office will be used in part to follow up on responses to disasters and will likely provide safety classes, Olson said.
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In addition to aikido kata . . . how about the issue of moving from stand-up to groundwork? There are a similar set of challenges, I think.
I'll get flak for calling them the "second generation," but like you I think it is valuable--and important--to talk and to work with guys like these, who will be the test of whether the teaching of the "pioneers" (and I'll get flak for that too
) like Dan, Ark and Mike is getting through and taking root. Allen, Chris, Bill and Rob, all in their own ways, stepped out of their previous training paradigms and took a chance. Courage, and the desire to improve.
Heartwarming stuff. Now it's back to the Hallmark Channel.
To be fair, aikido has its own world. For the most part, groundwork isn't a big chunk of that world. But, given IT and aiki, I think anyone who wants to apply their "aiki...do" to groundwork would have an easier time of it. As you said, a similar set of challenges.
I like "Second Generation". I'll use that, if you don't mind. Or maybe "First Generation Students".
Wonder if "Grandmaster Soke Dai Oh-Sensei" is taken for the "pioneers". LOL!
Back to serious. Yeah, I think highly of all of them, even some that choose to remain unmentioned.
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