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Posts for October, 2009
Free food at Fresh Market Saturday
Fresh Market at Brookfield Square will host one of its free sampling days from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the store.
It's called the Midwest Apple Fesitival and will feature an array of foods and desserts prepared with apples. If this one is anything like the event I stumbled upon last fall at the store, you can plan on skipping lunch if you attend.
Pick 'n Save opens on Good Hope Saturday
The new Pick 'n Save store at 7401 W. Good Hope Rd. will open at 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3.
The store is in a building that formerly housed a Home Depot store. It replaces an older Pick 'n Save store at 7380 W. Good Hope Rd. that will close at 6 p.m. today.
A grand opening party is planned from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Monday at the new store. (3)
Local retailers support breast cancer charities
Boston Store and PIck 'n Save are making donations this month to breast cancer research.
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, Boston Store will donate 1% of sales that day to breast cancer research. The stores also will sell pink items all during the month of October as part of the fund raising effort. A portion of the proceeds from these items goes to the charity.
Pick 'n Save is selling pink reusable bags this month and will make a donation for each bag purchased.
Macy's gets Ellen Tracy exclusive
Ellen Tracy women's sportswear will be sold exclusively at Macy's starting in spring 2010.
Ellen Tracy had been owned by Claiborne, and was sold as a "bridge" line in department stores. "Bridge" is an apparel industry term to describe the level of clothing that is below designer prices, but at the higher end of what is offered by many department stores.
Ellen Tracy was sold to Brand Matter and is now positioned as a "better" brand, which is a price level below bridge.
Macy's said Monday that the new Ellen Tracy line will launch in 100 stores next spring. There is no word yet on whether the Mayfair store will be in that group.
Retailers expect holiday sales to drop
The National Retail Federation, a trade group based in Washington, D.C., released its annual holiday sales forecast this morning, and it's not good. The foundation expects sales to decline by 1% to $437.6 billion during the holiday season.
The foundation points out that this would be better than last year, when sales during the holidays declined by 3.4%. For the full year, sales are expected to decrease by 3%.
Retailers have adjusted to the new economic reality and have pulled back on inventories. When compared with 2007, some major retailers have cut inventory by as much as 20%.
The foundation expects the season to be very promotional, with lots of discounting on popular categories such as clothing and electronics.
Toy price war shaping up
It's not even Halloween and the lines are being drawn in the annual holiday battle among toy retailers.
Wal-Mart announced last week that it was bringing back its $10 toy section in all stores, and expanding the assortment to 100 toys. Target jumped into the fray today with an announcement of price cuts on popular toys.
The Wal-Mart prices are good for the entire season, and the company promises to price-match any competitor that has a lower price on a toy. Target's deals are listed in the weekly flier. (3)
Diaper lady opens store
Marlise Kuehn, the East Side resident who opened a diaper service after losing her job in the business world, has opened a store in South Milwaukee that sells cloth diapers and other environmentally-friendly baby items.
Growin' Up Green, opened last week at 2011 10th Ave. In addition to cloth diapers, the store sells diaper covers (the modern-day version of what used to be called "rubber pants"), cleaning products, bottles, toys and other items.
I wrote about Marlise's' diaper service in April. She started by washing the diapers in her home. Since then, Marlise tells me she's been so successful that has a waiting list for the service. She has obtained a $15,000 loan for commercial equipment, and is moving the laundry operations to the same building where the store is located. (2)
Claiborne heading to JC Penney
Liz Claiborne Inc. is taking its Liz Claiborne and Claiborne brands exclusively to JC Penney starting next fall.
And the company is moving its Liz Claiborne New York brand from Isaac Mizrahi to QVC. This is the line that launched with much hoopla in department stores--including Boston Store-- this past spring.
Mary Kerr, vice president of public relations at Boston Store's parent company, said it was Claiborne's decision to pull the Mizrahi line out of stores. Kerr couldn't comment on whether it was selling well. »Read Full Blog Post
Umi warehouse sale startsThursday
Umi shoes, the upscale children's shoe brand based in Grafton, will hold a sale at its warehouse from Thursday, Oct. 15 through Saturday, Oct. 17.
The sale will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at the warehouse at 1235 Dakota Drive in Grafton. Umi shoes are made for babies through age 8.
Erehwon to open soon at Bayshore
Erewhon Mountain Outfitters, a Chicago-based outdoor recreation retailer, is hoping to open its new store at Bayshore Town Center by the end of the month.
The opening was originally planned for the middle of the month, but the store fixtures are late in arriving, managing partner Rudi Mayer said Tuesday.
"They're on a slow boat from China," Mayer said. If the fixtures get to Bayshore in time, he hopes to open the store without fanfare on Oct. 23. A grand opening celebration is set for Oct 30 and 31.
I wrote about Erehwon in June when I first learned of the plan. (4)
Firefighter chili battle at Whole Foods Saturday
Milwaukee firefighters will show off their chili-making skills at Whole Foods on the East Side Saturday.
Firefighters from four engine houses will cook-off against each other and the Firefighters Ladies Auxiliary from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. The engine houses represented are at: James Lovell St.; 8th St.; Burleigh St.; and Bartlett Ave.
Shoppers will be able to sample the chili and vote along with a panel of local celebrity judges.
The winning engine house gets a gift card from Whole Foods.
Wal-Mart breaks ground in Waukesha
Wal-Mart will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, Oct. 19 for their new supercenter on the southwest side of Waukesha.
The 184,100-square-foot store will be built at the intersection of S. West Ave. and Highway 59. It will include a complete grocery store, as well as optical and photo departments and a drugstore.
No word yet on a completion date for the project. But when this store opens, it will add more player to the area's grocery scene, which became more competitive this summer with the opening of a Pick 'n Save store and a Target store with an enhanced grocery section. Those stores are at the new Shoppes at Fox River center, on W. Sunset Ave. (2)
Hiding new stuff from your honey?
A new survey this week shows that more than one-third of Americans hide purchases from their significant others. Forty percent of those who do say they're trying to avoid arguments about money, according to the poll from Western Union.
This is a quarterly survey of 3,000 Americans. The poll also showed that people are worried about spending too much on holiday shopping this year.
That's no surprise. But only 30% hide what they buy??? A voice poll of my colleagues here in the newsroom came in at about 75%
Thoughts? What's your favorite hiding place? (5)
Factory becomes Falcon in Third Ward
After just a few weeks in business, Gina Frakes has changed the name of her new Factory boutique in the Third Ward to Falcon.
"Factory did not seem to properly represent the aura of the Third Ward retail space after having been open for two weeks, and therefore the change is a necessary operation to facilitate the success of the Third Ward hipster haven," Frakes said in her email announcement.
"Some may call it mad," she admits. »Read Full Blog Post
Waukesha Hwy. 164 Wal-Mart to close next year
The Wal-Mart store on Hwy. 164 on the east side of Waukesha will close in the fall of 2010, when the new Wal-Mart Supercenter on Hwy. 59 at W. West Ave. opens.
The staff from the existing Wal-Mart will transfer to the new store, which includes a grocery store. The company expects to hire 85 more people for the new 178,000-square-foot store, (10)
Shopping at work
People plan to spend, on average, a total of 14 hours--nearly two full work days--shopping online at work during the holiday season, according to a new survey that hit my email box this morning.
Some people who responded to the survey said they plan to spend as much as 30 hours of work time shopping. Convenience and boredom are the two biggest reasons they gave for using their work computer to shop.
The survey comes from ISACA, a global provider of information systems services to businesses. They hired M/A/R/C Research to poll about 1,200 U.S. consumers in September.
ISACA says just about everyone uses work computers for personal business, and that it's unrealistic for companies to think they can prevent it. (1)
Erehwon delayed at Bayshore
The opening of the new Erehwon Mountain Outfitters store at Bayshore Town Center has been delayed for a week because of the late arrival of the store's fixtures.
The store is now scheduled to open quietly on Friday, Oct. 30. Grand opening festivities will happen a week after that.
Erehwon is a small chain based in Chicago. The company has an outlet store in Monona, and three stores in the Chicago area. (1)
Franklin Pick 'n Save to open Saturday
The new PIck 'n Save in the former Sendik's location in Franklin will open at 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.
The store, at 7780 S. Lovers Lane Rd., is in the Shoppes of Wyndham Village, next to a Target store.
The failed Sendik's store was operated by the Tom Balistreri family, who also own the Sendik's on W. Capitol Dr. and N. Brookfield Rd. The store closed in July after just a year in operation. Another Sendik's Market on W. Rawson Ave. is owned by a different branch of the Balistreri family and remains open.
Pick 'n Save will hold grand opening festivities at the store at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26. (2)
Charity bra-fitting event at Macy's Saturday
Last chance for the annual Fit-for-the-Cure free bra-fitting events to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation to fight breast cancer is at Macy's Mayfair Saturday, Oct. 24.
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The bra manufacturer, Wacoal, donates money for each fitting and for each Wacoal bra purchase.
Retail CEO wants to change Halloween date
Spencer Gifts chief executive officer Steven Silverstein wants to change the date of Halloween to the last weekend of October, according to a National Retail Federation blog.
It would be a much better holiday for retailers if Halloween always fell on the weekend, Silverstein says. He has a web site to rally support for the change. Spencer Gifts has a big stake in this, because the company owns the Spirit Halloween seasonal costume stores.
A lot of municipalities seem to have already made the change, unofficially, by scheduling Trick or Treat hours on the weekend before Halloween. The October 31 date is linked to the Christian All Saints Day on November 1.
Would it make life easier for you if Halloween was on the last weekend of October every year? Or do you favor sticking with tradition and keeping the Oct. 31. date? (9)
Toys R Us will have FAO Schwarz shops
All Toys R Us stores will get FAO Schwarz boutiques by Nov. 1, according to a report from Bloomberg News.
Toys R Us, a New Jersey-based toy retailer, bought FAO in May. The FAO Schwarz boutiques will be placed at the front of the stores, in time for the holiday season.
Last year, FAO had small shops in many Macy's stores, including the one at Mayfair. All of those shops will be closed by the end of this month.
Lands' End to collect old coats
Lands' End will start collecting used coats Thursday, Oct. 29 at Inlet stores and at Lands' End shops inside Sears stores. The coats will be donated to homeless people.
In the MIlwaukee area, collection sites are at the Lands' End Inlets in Fox Point and Brookfield, and at the Brookfield Square Sears store. Other locations in Wisconsin are in Appleton, Dodgeville and Madison.
People who donate coats will get a coupon good for 20% off on a new Lands' End coat for each donation. The company is working with the National Coalition for the Homeless to distribute the coats.
Shorewood bookstore to open Nov. 7
The Open Book, a co-operatively-owned shop in Shorewood, at the site of the former Harry W. Schwartz bookstore on N. Oakland Ave., will hold its grand opening on Nov. 7.
My colleague Tom Kertscher reported recently that the co-op received a $35,000 low-interest loan from Shorewood for books and expenses.
Open Book will compete with the nearby Boswell bookstore on N. Downer Ave., at the site of another former Schwartz store. Owner Daniel Goldin said he didn't get any financial help from Milwaukee for his shop, and he's concerned that the new shop in Shorewood will hurt his sales. (11)
Beer maker supply shop to open in West Allis
Northern Brewer Ltd. of St. Paul will open a retail store Nov. 13 at 1306 S. 108th St. in West Allis. The 11,000-square-foot store will offer supplies for people who make wine and beer at home.
Homebrewing experts will be on hand for the grand opening weekend, and festivities will be broadcast on The Brewing Network, an Internet radio station for home brewers.
The company has one other store, in St. Paul.


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Red Oak teen remains in custody in father's shooting death
An Ellis County teenager accused of killing his father got a reality check at a detention hearing this week, the Waxahachie Daily Light reports.
"I want you to understand that you have been charged with a very serious offense," Judge Gene Calvert Jr. said in Monday's detention hearing. "The consequences of such a charge can last until your adult life."
The 15-year-old, who appeared in court with his attorney and mother, will remain locked up at a juvenile facility outside Ellis County. If tried and convicted of murder as a juvenile, the maximum punishment he could face is incarceration until age 18, but prosecutors could ask that he be certified as an adult.
Investigators say the teen, who has not been identified because he's a juvenile, had attempted to convince a friend to kill his father for $500 after getting into an argument over a four wheeler.
Danny Eversole, 57, was found shot to death March 9 at the Red Oak home he shared with the boy.

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Being fragged by railgun, suddenly shot dead.
Damn, he's railed me!
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The act of fucking the living shit out of something or someone, preferably a female.
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by Anonymous December 28, 2002
To fuck in a rough, hard manner.
I railed that bitch so hard, when I shot it, it fuckin' came out her nose.
by Doug O. December 28, 2002
Fucking a person within an inch of her life. Or just as hard.
I wanna rail the fuck out of jackie rust.
by like I'm gonna tell you. seriously November 06, 2004
To have wild wild sex. Usually pinning someone up to a wall and given'r. Suggesting a women is on the rails of a train track and you keep pulling her into the station.
"Just fuckin railed her"
by Poopybumm February 25, 2008
To have snorted something.
Dude, that shit we railed last night was good!
by Mr. X February 20, 2005
To slam, or "bang" the sexual organ out of the opposite sex.
Jake railed Christina every Thanksgiving.
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When you "rail" something that usually means that you cut up something, like a pill, into a fine powder and then you snort it.
Fuck man, I can't beleive you railed a quadstack in one go!
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MORGANTOWN - Taylor Palmer is one of the three high-scoring leaders of the West Virginia University women's basketball team.
The 5-foot-9 junior guard from Mount Vernon, N.Y., is averaging 11.9 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. But Palmer was held to five points in the Mountaineers' 77-73 loss to Texas Tech in overtime Tuesday night.
Junior guard Christal Caldwell leads WVU in scoring with 13.1 points per game and Ayana Dunning, 6-foot-3 senior center, is averaging 9.9 points and a team-high 6.3 rebounds.
Palmer led the team with 17 points in last week's hard-fought 76-58 loss at nationally No. 1-ranked Baylor.
Head coach Mike Carey said, "Taylor has been a leader on this team this year. She's our shooter and scorer. She does a good job in the classroom, too.
"So I'm very pleased with the way she is playing for us."
Carey was particularly proud that Taylor was not intimidated at all going into Baylor and performed extremely well as a point-producer.
"She's a great person," the veteran mentor continued, "Basketball-wise, she's a very good shooter. She works hard all the time, and does what she's supposed to do.
"We need her to continue being productive. We have to get a lot better as a team.
"We like to have people doing what she does for this team.
"Taylor has a great attitude and a great work ethic."
Palmer said, "I think that we definitely have come a long way since starting the season kind of slow. But I am glad Coach Carey is pushing us because I believe we can get better.
"We need to continue improving, because our goal right now is to work hard and reach the Big 12 championship game in the conference tournament."
Palmer thinks the energy of all the players must be available for the "ups and downs" still ahead of WVU, which is 11-7 overall and 3-4 in the Big 12 standings.
She agrees with Carey that a team must win its home games and play even harder in games on the road.
Each team plays 18 conference games on a home-and-home basis.
"I feel good where we are now," Palmer said. "But I believe we can get a lot better. I'm excited. But we've got to get moving toward our goal."
Palmer has scored 10 or more points in nine games so far this season and in a total of 27 games in her career. Her season's high was 30 points against Oklahoma on the road.
Palmer's career highs were 34 points twice (Louisville and Texas). In all, she has played in 83 games over three seasons and started 36 of those.
Palmer's career statistical totals include 19.4 minutes per game, 227 field goals made in 665 attempts, 69 of 96 from 3-point range, 68 of 94 free throws, 166 rebounds, and 660 points.
She also has 73 assists, 53 steals and 5 blocked shots.
Christal Caldwell said this of her teammate: "Taylor brings a lot of energy to the team. She is a very emotional player. She scores well and she's a leader."
A standout student at Mount Vernon High, Palmer led the Knights to a 21-4 record as a senior. She was rated the 90th best player in the nation, according to Dan Olson's Collegiate Basketball Report.
She piled up more than 1,000 points, was a league MVP, and was named to the state finals all-tournament team.
Palmer was a member of the Mount Vernon Boys and Girls Club, which is directed by former WVU basketball star Lowes Moore.


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Speech by Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi
at the Anti-Defamation League Tribute to Italy Dinner
September 23, 2003
Ladies and Gentlemen:
It is an honor for me to receive this award - as a private citizen, as an entrepreneur and as a political leader I have always been fighting for tolerance and freedom. Tonight we celebrate values and it is no coincidence that such a celebration should take place here, in the United States.
I have always been grateful to the United States for saving my country and Europe from the worst scourges of the 20th Century: Anti-Semitism, Nazism, Fascism and Communism. And I always remember that it was possible to defeat Totalitarianism with the immense sacrifice of so many young American lives.
I have always been grateful to the United States for helping us out of poverty and into growth and prosperity, after World War II, thanks to the generosity of the Marshall Plan.
I have always been grateful to the United States, which at the expense of their citizens and their taxpayers protected us from the threat of the Soviet Empire during half a century.
And still today I am grateful to the United States, which continues to pay a high price, also in terms of human lives, for our common security and the defense of human rights around the world.
When I see the "Stars and Stripes," I don't see just the flag of a great country but I see a universal message, a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.
You now understand why I said that out of gratitude my instinct is always on the side of the United States before diplomatic caution and political judgment set in.
After the tragedy of September 11, when the horror of terrorism struck this city, the United States and the world, as Italian Prime Minister I immediately decided to participate in the Coalition against Terror, deploying Italian special forces in Afghanistan.
In the case of Iraq, I gave my political support to America and Italy engaged in assisting the Iraqi people in the efforts of nation-building and transition to democracy.
Italy is proud to rank third after the United States and Great Britain for the number of troops deployed on the ground.
And we are proud to be among the most loyal allies of the United States.
As to the Middle East we work shoulder to shoulder with America in order to reach a lasting peace which can guarantee the security and integrity of the State of Israel and the peaceful coexistence between two independent states within safe and secure borders.
The Italian Presidency of the European Union is committed to this goal within the Quartet.
Terrorism runs against the spirit of dialogue and confidence-building, which are needed for the reconciliation between the Israeli and the Palestinian peoples.
Terrorism is a crime against humanity and there can be no cause that can justify the murdering of innocents.
For this reason I have worked to include Hamas in the European list of terrorist organizations.
In order to offer the prospect of a lasting peace in the agreement with the two parties, Italy has proposed to the European Union and to the countries of the G8 a plan for the reconstruction of the economy of the region, giving to the Palestinian youth a realistic hope for jobs and development.
I've been to Israel twice in the last three years, and as a friend I can tell you that I saw for myself what has been achieved in the face of terror and war, and now I much hope for a peaceful and lasting settlement for the region.
In addition to this we have also proposed to host the peace talks in Sicily in the town of Erice.
Finally, I believe and I have already proposed that Israel should become a member of the European Union.
Ladies and Gentlemen, dear friends,
The many tragedies of the 20th Century - among them the most horrible, the Holocaust - have taught us to cherish the values of freedom, democracy, and memory as a shield against anti-Semitism, discrimination and intolerance.
As Prime Minister of Italy and President of the European Union I pledge total commitment to the fight against anti-Semitism.
Hatred and prejudice must not be allowed to destroy the very foundations of humanity and civilization in the 21st Century as it happened in the last century.
That is why we praise the mission of the Anti-Defamation League, which has been championing our common values of tolerance and freedom for almost a century.
And I would like to say all my deepest gratitude and admiration to its leaders: to National Chairman Glen Tobias and to National Director Abraham Foxman, to the Chairman of this event, Leonard Riggio, and to all the friends who give their support to the work of this organization, many of whom are gathered here tonight.
These prominent personalities are steering your organization with firmness, vision and leadership, in line with the noblest tradition of the ADL.
That is why I am deeply touched for the award you are giving me here tonight.
Ladies and Gentleman,
The events of recent decades have profoundly changed the world order. Today the conditions exist for the democracies of the world to act together in order to spread those goods that are the unavoidable premise for all others: freedom and democracy.
Democratic countries must commit themselves to providing the intangible goods from which the other more tangible goods spring because without freedom and democracy there can be no hope for lasting peace and development.
Thank you so much and Shana Tovah to you all.
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My 5 Favorite Promotional Items
I get to browse many of our promo items while doing my daily tasks at Quality Logo Products, so it's only natural that I would eventually develop a few favorites, right? Even though all of the promotional products we carry are kick-ass, I thought I'd share my top 5 with you…just for fun! (Obviously, these are MY opinions and they do not in any way reflect the opinions of Quality Logo Products as a company – just a disclaimer so no one is offended!)
5. The X-One Travel Mug
I love this mug for a number of reasons; it's durable, it comes in a variety of eye-pleasing colors, and it has a unique shape. Not to mention, the price is unbelievable and you can even print your logo on it with select Pantone colors if you need an exact color match. Seriously, what's NOT to love? I wish I had one in every color…
These bobble heads are COMPLETELY customizable, so you can create virtually anything that pops into your head! You could make bobble heads of your boss, your favorite employee, or anything else your little heart desires. Personally, I think this is an awesome promotional idea, for both internal and external events, because it will really give people something to remember!
You say coolie, I say koozie…no matter what you call it, the Magnetic Kolder Kaddy is definitely one of the most unique promotional products out there! I love it because, like the X-One Travel Mug, it comes in a nice array of colors to fit almost any color scheme. Plus, the REALLY cool thing about it is the magnet on the side and the bottom – so you can stick it to any metal surface. Impress your friends AND keep your drink cold!
This cute little koala stress reliever may seem like an odd choice, but I'm just being honest! Every time I see this squishy little guy looking back at me, I can't help but smile. Sure, he's a stress ball, but who would possibly want to smash him?
1. Eco-Friendly Non Woven Tote Bag
Another strange choice? I think not! I love this tote bag because I think it truly inspires people to go green with their grocery shopping, and that's priceless. The Eco-Friendly Non Woven Tote Bag is one of the least expensive totes on our website, but don't let that fool you – we can assure you that it's high quality! It makes me so happy to know that this is one of our most popular promotional items, because that means more people are saying: "NEITHER!" when they're asked if they want paper or plastic. And the less plastic that ends up in the landfill, the better…so BUY AWAY!
So these are my fave five. What are other types of promotional products and giveaways have you seen or received in the past that REALLY caught your eye. Share your thoughts in the comments below! 🙂
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We don't sell the custom bobble heads, but that's an amazing idea. If we get any requests, we'll send them your way.
Great ideas! especially the bobble heads! I think the eco friendly bags are probably the best product at the moment – everyone has the environment on their minds at the moment and what better way to utilise this than to plaster your logo and message all over a cotton bag!
Very nice Blog, I will tell my friends about it.


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A question to the British posters.
Why is it that Ricky Hatton is more popular, and has a bigger following and is liked more than past British fighters such as Hamed, Benn, Eubank, Calzaghe, and Lewis, who were all much better fighters. Most of these guys were humble, and I find it very awkward that Calzaghe has about 200 fans traveling to Las Vegas to watch him fight Hopkins, and win (albeit controversial), whereas hatton has 24K fans watching him get blitzed in under 6 minutes.
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Benn, Eubank and Bruno were very popular. One of Frank Bruno's fights got 18 million viewers, and Benn and Eubank got pretty impressive viewing figures as well.
In the mid/late 90s, the TV company that showed these fights started to move away from boxing. Part of the reason was because of the Benn-McClellan fight. Also, Frank Warren signed an exclusive contract with Sky, who offered more money but had far less viewers.
So basically Calzaghe spent a lot of time fighting on a channel where hardly anyone could see him. He also had no popular domestic rivals to fight, whereas Benn and Eubank had each other+Watson.
Hatton/his team worked very hard at building up a fanbase for him in Manchester from very early on in his career. Calzaghe didn't really do that. A lot of Hatton's fans are from a football background, and so they are used to travelling 100s of miles to see their team underperform, so they are less likely to abandon him, even when he loses.
The Calzaghe-Lacy fight was shown on national TV, and from that point on his fanbase increased by a lot.
Lewis was never as popular as Bruno, probably because of fighting abroad so much, and also because of the Canadian/Olympics thing.
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We have all had stomach bugs and flu. A bout of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and then there is that funny taste in your mouth. It is horrible and funny at the same time. It comes out of nowhere and we blame whatever we ate for it. Yes, sometimes it comes from food poisoning but most times it is a stomach virus, bacteria or parasite from a variety of sources.
Most people fall victim to the stomach bugs and flu in fall and spring, especially children. This is because of the change in weather conditions. Our body is not used to it and temperature conditions allow stomach viruses and bugs to propagate at hyper speeds.
Even though we have had stomach bugs and flu before, we still run around Googling the best remedy for stomach flu. And the best stomach flu cure is Cinnamon! Hands down Cinnamon is the best stomach flu cure because it works very fast; it's simple to use, cost effective and has virtually no side effects for 99.9% of people. Yes a small minority of people maybe be allergic and pregnant women should not take Cinnamon but on the whole this is one spice that has very few side effects.
Doctors like to call it gastroenteritis, which means an irritated and inflamed stomach and intestines. It is usually caused by bacteria, a virus or a parasite which can spread rapidly by contaminated food or water.
Stomach Flu Bacteria include Escherichia coli. Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Shigella. These bacteria are mostly found in food, and can be spread from person to person.
Stomach Flu Viruses include adenovirus, rotavirus, calcivirus, astrovirus and norovirus. This is spread by using and touching contaminated things like door knobs, utensils, keyboards, light switches and anything we touch in common.
The adenonvirus is common in very young children, usually under 2 years old. It attacks the gastrointestinal tract, which causes diarrhea and vomiting. Usually the symptoms appear a week after initial exposure to this virus. The astrovirus likes infants, young children and the elderly with the symptoms appearing within 1-3 days. The Calcivirus on the other hand is an equal opportunity virus and can attack any age group. However it is the Rotovirus which is the most common stomach virus, usually attacking infants and children under 5 years of age. The symptoms appear fast, usually within 1-3 days especially in a child care setting. It causes about 3-8 days or diarrhea and vomiting.
Stomach Flu Parasites include Giardia and cryptosporidium which live in the intestines of people and animals and is mostly spread via water.
Funny taste in the mouth
Bloating or gas
Fever that is 101 degrees F. or higher
Abdominal swelling or pain in the right lower side of the abdomen
Most of the time stomach flu cannot be cured with medication, especially antibiotics. Yes Doctors can and often do tests to identify the particular strain of virus, but this is of little use. Their solution in most cases is in alleviating the discomfort and pain.
And if you or your child is bent over backwards with horrible stomach cramps and sheer panic of diarrhea, you will take whatever assurances and placebo pills the Doctor will give you. You see, the Doctor knows there is nothing he or she can do to cure it, other than let nature take its course. So they will give you all kinds of remedies and charge you an arm and leg for it.
But with Cinnamon, you now have a secret weapon. It will kill those viruses and bacteria fast and alleviate the pain and suffering quickly. The emphasis here is on quick.
1. Cinnamon is a powerful anti-bacterial that will destroy all the bacteria in your stomach. Research has shown Cinnamon is one of the most effective substance against (click the links for the research) Escherichia coli, Salmonella., Campylobacter .
2. Cinnamon works against Viruses - This study found that Cinnamaldehyde from Cinnamon in its various forms is effective against adenovirus. Although this study was done with Cinnamaldehyde extracted from Cassia Cinnamon, Cinnamaldehyde, Ceylon Cinnamon Bark Oil is the same and of much higher quality. Besides Ceylon Cinnamon has low Coumarin levels.
3. Cinnamon works fast. While other remedies like ginger work for stomach ailments, Cinnamon works faster. You will begin to feel better within minutes, especially your nausea.
4. Cinnamon is a warming agent. That means it has the power to dramatically reduce the chills, aches and pains and make your comfort levels so much better.
5. Reduces bloating and puffiness – You will start to burp and let out air within minutes of drinking Cinnamon Tea. That is an indication of the bacteria being killed.
- Cinnamon Stick Tea – The easiest and most effective method is to boil Cinnamon sticks. Read our recipe on how to do this. If you can use Ceylon Cinnamon sticks which has ultra-low Coumarin levels and will not damage your liver unlike Cassia Cinnamon. After you have made it, add some honey because it creates a hydrogen peroxide effect and brings all the viruses to the surface of the stomach, to be then killed by the Cinnamon.
- Cinnamon Black tea - Drink our Ceylon Cinnamon infused with Ceylon Cinnamon Bark Oil. Cinnamon is far more potent in Cinnamon Bark Oil form than in a Cinnamon stick. Forget about Cinnamon Tea made with natural or artificial flavoring. They have little if any anti-bacterial properties and retains only the smell of Cinnamon. Check out our Cinnamon Bark Oil infused tea.
- Cinnamon Powder Tea - If you have no Cinnamon sticks or Cinnamon black tea then by all means use Cinnamon powder. Boil 1.5 cups of water and add 1 teaspoon of Cinnamon powder, let it brew for 5 minutes, strain with a cheese cloth or fine strainer to get rid of the Cinnamon powder residue mix. Add a teaspoon of honey and drink it. Powder has very little Cinnamon Oil in it to be as effective as Cinnamon sticks or our Cinnamon tea, but it will do in a pinch. One thing to note, some Cinnamon powder is irradiated and stuffed with fillers or worse saw dust, so if you have cheap Cinnamon powder it just won't work.
- The Nuclear Option (Ceylon Cinnamon Bark Oil) - For a severe case and if you are careful, add 1-2 drops of Ceylon Cinnamon Bark Oil to 8 oz. hot water, mix well and drink. Try it with one drop first. Remember the Bark Oil will drop your blood sugar levels so taking too much will make you feel faint or burn your stomach. Kind of like eating some hot peppers.
- Add Ginger – Fresh grated or sliced ginger is also one of the greatest things you can add to Cinnamon. It is well known as a stomach settler and works very well with Cinnamon.
- Salt & Sugar – Add a 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of sugar or honey to each cup of Cinnamon Tea which is needed for the body to maintain the ideal fluid balance.
- Hydration – This is the most important thing you can do. In addition to Cinnamon tea, sip small sips of Pedialyte,Ceralyte, Infalyte, or diluted Gatorodae at frequent intervals. You need sodium (salt) to maintain the fluid balance in the body and replace lost minerals especially salt and sugar. Signs of dehydration include thirst, less frequent urination, dark colored urine, dry skin, fatigue, light headedness, and the inability to sweat. Read our post on water intake.
- Limit food intake – Start with a fluid diet, at least for a few hours. If you are hungry, slowly start with simple solid food like toasted white bread, rice and bananas. Avoid dairy products, caffeine, alcohol, oily and fried food, tomato-based food, spicy food, carbonated or highly sugared drinks, sour juices. Yes, our Cinnamon black tea has caffeine in it, but this relatively little compared to coffee or soft drinks or energy drinks (very bad) and anyway has Ceylon Cinnamon Bark oil which will knock out most viruses and bacteria dead on. And a little bit of sugar is needed but not too much since bacteria and viruses thrive in a sugar rich environment.
- Remove excess clothing, especially tight clothing. Sweat it out.
- Disinfect with Cinnamon Oil – Get some diluted Cinnamon Leaf Oil or Bark Oil and wipe down your whole house and car. The Bark Oil is more powerful than leaf oil but the cheaper leaf oil is nearly as good for disinfecting surfaces. Concentrate on the major germs areas like light switches, door handles, toilet handles, refrigerator door handle. One of the great things about Ceylon Cinnamon Oil is that its disinfectant properties lasts quite long. At least a couple of days. And it's all natural, even edible when diluted.
- Wash clothes and wash hands frequently. Unless you want to inflict your pain and suffering on others that is.
- Exercise and build your immune system. Just 5 minutes of intense exercise is sufficient. You don't want to overdo things and get really get bent out of shape. Since your body is weak, exercising too much will push you over the edge. Exercise just enough to get some Oxygen and into your system and get your blood flow going.
The original Cinnamon actually came from Sri Lanka, a tiny Island off the coast of India. What you get in the grocery store is Cassia Cinnamon which tends to have high Coumarin levels that can damage your liver (read the blog post on coumarin here), tastes pretty harsh and smells pretty strong. Ceylon Cinnamon sticks by contrast are very fragile and made with thin papyrus like rolls of Cinnamon bark scraped from the inner bark of the Ceylon Cinnamon tree and rolled into a cigar shaped stick. Cassia Cinnamon by contrast uses the harsh outer bark of the Cassia Cinnamon. Ceylon Cinnamon tastes and smells mild with notes of citrus and cloves and tends be slightly sweeter. But the overall effect of Ceylon cinnamon is it's ability create very sophisticated yet subtle and fragrant flavors that never take center stage in any recipe but adds to the whole. Boiled into Cinnamon stick tea it is very impressive.
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Larger-Than-Life Mr. Darcy Statue Emerges From London Lake
If you are a fan of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice, you might be pleasantly surprised by a 12 foot fiber glass statue of the popular character Mr. Darcy climbing out of Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park in London.
In the 1995 BBC TV miniseries based on the novel, staring Colin Firth, there is a scene in which Darcy takes a swim, and it was voted most memorable British TV drama moment of all time in a recent UK survey.
Pride and Prejudice was published two centuries ago, and UKTV Drama General Manager Adrian Wills thinks it's the perfect time to bring one of Austen's most famous characters to life.
"It's 200 years since Pride and Prejudice was first published, so it's really appropriate that we're doing this year, and Pride and Prejudice the TV series is the best thing we can use to launch the channel with," he said.
The first editions of Austen's novel came out on January 28, 1813 and the story was an instant hit with readers at the time.
"I think people were quite startled, originally, to see such a giant Darcy emerging from the lake, but on the whole everyone seems to be happy with it," Sketch production director and sculptor, Toby Crowther said.
"He is what he is, you know he's an homage to one of the most famous scenes and the public generally seem to be delighted," he added.
Those swimming in the Serpentine or walking nearby seemed to agree.
"I think it's rather wonderful actually. Certainly surreal," said one unnamed swimmer treading water near the sculpture.
"Yeah, I mean it was a bit wacky to come down this swimming morning and see Mr Darcy kind of coming out of the Serpentine, but you know, good on you, good on you. It makes swimming a bit more interesting, and I think the swans like it," added, another.
"Well I've come for a run round, so I was going to go down to Kensington Gardens, but when I saw that I sort of diverted to come here to get a photo," she said.
It took a team of three sculptors over two months to design, construct and pain the fiber glass model.
The 12 foot version of Mr Darcy will begin a short tour before it is installed at Lyme Park in Cheshire, where the now infamous scene was originally filmed, which is where it will remain until February 2014.
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LAND O'LAKES — In her bid to keep her seat in Tuesday's GOP primary, Pasco school superintendent Heather Fiorentino has played up the fact that she's the only "lifelong Republican" in the race.
Her latest campaign flier, in which she attacks opponent Kurt Browning for being a Democrat for 26 years before switching in 2002, highlights that Fiorentino is a "Lifelong Republican (since 1976)."
It's not true.
Pasco County voter records show that Fiorentino registered as an Independent in July 1976, when she was 18 years old, and did not change her party to Republican until August 1982.
A supporter of hers pointed out the inconsistency.
"I support Fiorentino, but her claim to be a lifelong Republican may be inaccurate," Tallahassee political consultant Doug McAlarney wrote Friday in an email to the Times. "She and I ran in the GOP primary (for state House) in 1998, which she won. Unless my memory fails me, she was an Independent when she first registered to vote. I could be wrong, but don't think so."
Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley pulled Fiorentino's registration records from his department's archives to check. The faded documents, stored on microfilm, showed that Heather J. Rose registered "IND" on July 30, 1976, and filed a party change to "REP" on Aug. 6, 1982.
Asked to explain, Fiorentino said she might have originally registered as an Independent but "I thought it was for two months" at most. She recalled how, as a teen, she went to the Pasco County elections office and asked to register as a Republican, only to be told at the time that heavily Democratic Pasco didn't have any Republicans.
"I said I wanted to be the first," Fiorentino said, with a laugh.
She noted that all her family members are Republicans, and that she has consistently voted Republican. When running for partisan office, she always has stood as a Republican.
"I'm not going to argue with Brian Corley," Fiorentino said. "But I have a hard time believing that's accurate."
Browning expressed surprise at the revelation.
"She does make that claim that she's a lifelong Republican," he said. "If (McAlarney) hadn't come forth, I don't think anybody would have even questioned it."
In the end, Browning continued, it doesn't really matter.
"You know what? I don't care," he said, explaining that party affiliations have nothing to do with running a school district.
Browning, Fiorentino and Moon Lake handyman Ken Benson square off on Tuesday at the ballot box. Since the victor would face only token write-in opposition in November, Tuesday's winner is expected to be the next superintendent.
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Master of Molecular Imaging
Advancing imaging knowledge and technology
Providing talented students an ideal pathway to a PhD
This course explores the scientific principles and applications of the key molecular imaging technologies used in life science research and biotechnology. It will appeal to talented graduates who wish to develop their skills in a range of advanced imaging methodologies and apply them to challenging biomedical and health problems.
Molecular imaging is a form of biomedical imaging, which is rapidly growing in importance in the applied life sciences. The key technologies for imaging the molecular signatures of disease in humans and animal models are PET, SPECT and MRI. These technologies are continually evolving as scientists and engineers develop new chemical imaging probes, instrumentation and computational algorithms for imaging in the life sciences.
This course is taught collaboratively by leaders in the field of medical imaging at the University of Sydney and the University of Queensland. It gives graduates the opportunity to discover this rapidly evolving field and play an important role in its further development. It will prepare graduates to work in multi-disciplinary teams that advance these technologies beyond their current capabilities to meet the future challenges in biomedicine.
Multidisciplinary learning environment
The course is designed for students from a wide range of learning backgrounds including physics, chemistry, biology, medical imaging, pharmacy, computer science and engineering. They will work together in a multi-disciplinary learning environment to solve problems by drawing on their complementary knowledge and skills.
Course structure
In the first and second semesters of the course students explore the design of molecular probes to image gene, protein and cell function in health and disease, the physical principles of the key imaging technologies and the pathological correlates of imaging and disease.
In the third and final semester of the course, students may choose to follow a research pathway, which provides an ideal platform for entry to PhD research, or an industry pathway, which explores topics of relevance to molecular imaging in the biotechnology industry.
The industry stream looks at imaging technologies that are increasingly being used in the pharmaceutical industry and the bio-technology sector and is designed for those seeking career opportunities in these sectors.
How you will be taught
A range of e-learning technologies will allow you to direct your learning, monitor your achievements and collaborate with your fellow students.
The curriculum has been designed to extend your capacities for problem solving and independent critical analysis. Students will be challenged to finding new solutions to problems in which medical imaging plays a key role. Once you gain skills, knowledge and understanding across a range of imaging methodologies you will be asked to apply that understanding to a range of real world problems.
For example, you may have to use current imaging techniques to determine whether a new drug for dementia is acting as intended by identifying an appropriate model, imaging technique and contrast agent. Of even greater value to you, will be the experience of thinking deeply and critically about imaging technologies and their applications - a key advantage in helping you to become an advanced thinker and future leader in this constantly changing field.
If you want to pursue a research career in the field of molecular imaging, the course provides a solid foundation to enter a PhD program. Alternatively, you may choose to enter the pharmaceutical industry or biotechnology sector, which widely use molecular imaging to screen novel putative therapeutics and diagnostics. The course may also lead to a rewarding career as a radio-pharmacist, physicist or engineer in a clinical molecular imaging department.
Entry Criteria
To be eligible for admission to the course you must have;
- successful completed a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.
- examples of relevant degrees include Science (major in physics, chemistry or biology), Medical Science, Medical Imaging, Pharmacy, Engineering (major in electrical or biomedical) and Computer Science. However, if your degree is from a different field, contact us to discuss your eligibility
- for international students* an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band (or TOEFL equivalent) is required.
How to apply
Click here for a full list of units of study, application details and fee information.
Domestic students - application closing date 31 January 2015
International students - application closing date 31 January 2015
*International Students
Upon final approval of the Master of Molecular Imaging, this course will be delivered on-campus and by distance. International students wishing to study in Australia will need to do so by distance in their home country. All students will be required to attend classes at the University of Sydney during mid-semester blocks of two weeks in length (10 weeks for the research pathway). Students continuing on to a PhD will be able to apply for a student visa at that time.
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Will and Kate have been characteristically tight-lipped about the sex of their baby, but if the young royal is a girl, we'll have a few looks ready for her. It's a travesty that I don't have daughters – I love to play dress-up with Mini Snobs! Considering this one's mom is a mainstay on best-dressed lists around the globe, I have to imagine her tot will make an equally big splash in the fashion world. I'm seeing lots of dresses…
Lilly Pulitzer Mini Nicci Dress: Kate loves lace, and the angelic white Nicci ($348) is available for moms, too. Like mother, like daughter, right? At Lilly Pulitzer for $94.
Milly Minis Pocket Shift Dress: Milly Minis has a million cute sheaths to choose from. This one involves pink and pockets (tots love carry around treasures!) – just want a girl craves. On Milly from $160 – $175.
Milly Minis Romy Piped Sheath: Kate's wardrobe is bright yet full of monochrome pieces. This abstract kaleidoscope print could be a nice change of pace for her little one. On Milly for $195.
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Broadway grosses
Frankie Valli biotuner "Jersey Boys" broke another house record with a weekly gross of $1,173,290, defying the general downward trend of Week 15 (Sept. 4-10).
As expected, Broadway took a post-Labor Day hit. But there were a couple of surprises.
On the opposite end of the scale from "Jersey Boys" was "The Lion King," a perennial top performer. Disney tuner saw its roar muffled by an astonishing $375,000, dropping down to $791,994.
That's a great big dive: Last year "Lion King" fell by around $175,000, and still managed to gross almost $1 million.
Other than the back-to-school distractions that drained box office across the boards, the cause of "King's" dip is, for the moment, a mysterious anomaly, although it's safe to say the tuner's move in June from the New Amsterdam Theater to the Minskoff probably wasn't a factor, since the relocation hadn't affected sales all summer.
Overall, the annual Rialto dropoff wasn't so bad this year, especially when compared with the week's notable lows at movie theaters. Totals fell by around $2.9 million, a bit more than last year, but still hit $12.1 million for 20 shows on the boards — as opposed to last year's $10.9 million for 22 productions running.
"The Color Purple" ($941,924), "Mamma Mia!" (841,591) and "The Drowsy Chaperone" ($816,005) all held up well. But numbers for "Monty Python's Spamalot" ($765,132, with attendance at 75%) seem lower than expected for a hit not yet two years old, while "Tarzan" ($563,217) saw a sizable $175,000 slide.
Some shows really felt the crunch. "The Producers" ($414,998) played to less than 45% capacity, while "Hairspray" ($396,567) and "The Wedding Singer" ($367,085) both brought in about 53% capacity.
"Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me" ($383,779) had the smallest dip of the week, falling less than $50,000, while "Kiki & Herb: Alive on Broadway" ($165,771) was the only show other than "Jersey Boys" to rise, as last-minute theatergoers caught the show before it closed Sunday.
The 19 musicals grossed $11,465,069 for 94.7% of the Broadway total, with attendance of 125,478 at 61.8% capacity.
The one play grossed $644,733 for 5.3% of the Broadway total, with attendance of 8,130 at 88.8% capacity.
Average paid admission was $91.37 for musicals, $79.30 for plays and $78.27 for all shows.


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Got Plan? 10 posts on Social Media Strategy, Tools and Tactics
"Do you suppose they have an app for strategy?" Terrific and funny question, posed by Valeria Maltoni on her blog last week.
Many small businesses struggle with ideas for social media strategy, knowing the tools–Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, blogs–but not how to use them, measure success or where to start.
As a PR pro, I can tell you that social media can make your professional life better.
Social media experts have learned to share. Tips on social media, how to advice on setting up Facebook pages or Twitter accounts, the Ins and Outs of blogging for inbound marketing. You name it, it's out here.
From the blogroll and beyond: I've got 10 posts (counting Valeria's) this week on social media marketing strategy.
Got Game Plan?
- Beth Harte has a great outline for planning, to develop social media strategy that goes past falling in love with the latest shiny object like YouTube or Facebook.
- Here's a blueprint of what a social media plan may look like, courtesy of Neicole Crepeau.
- Are you pro-active or reactive with your social media strategy? asks Jay Baer.
- Carol Philllips with five questions to test your social media brand strategy.
- Marc Hausman with three things he thinks are critical to social media success. Strategy is priority #1.
Think Global, Shop Local
If your social media reach doesn't need to go viral–just around the corner–to get you ahead, there are plenty of strategies for using social media for local businesses. Four posts for marketing local, retail business:
- Gini Dietrich makes the case for using location based marketing… right now.
- Adam Vincenzini has five ways to step up to Foursquare.
- I loved this post on using social and being helpful for marketing greatness. Another gem from Jay Baer.
- Brand new and shiny is Shopkick, another location based "check in" smartphone app for retailers.
BTW: Shout out to PRWeb inspiring this post with this article on blogger relations strategy. Thanks!
Have a favorite blog post on social media marketing strategy? Please share it here.
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3 Responses to "Got Plan? 10 posts on Social Media Strategy, Tools and Tactics"
Glad to see you're referencing 99% of the peeps already in my stream. There's some intensive information on Twitter and Facebook, to name two, and my Google Reader is 1000+ already and can't get to it all.
For me, it's discerning the lackluster and the excellence, and even that takes work to ensure all the bases are covered.
At the end of the day, what works is what has always worked. Solid strategy aligned with business goals and dotted with tactics (adorned now with social media).
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September 1st, 2010 at 9:58 pm
Agreed Jayme, it's the combination of the pieces. And that formula of marketing, social media, business goals and tactics will always vary. Needs to be fluid, adaptable to maintain and sustain IMO.
My reading lists are the same, wish I could add more.. both "inside" the biz and not. #neverenoughtime
Thanks for the comment.
Found this post by @MackCollier today: On brand monitoring and dealing with negative backlash .. wanted to share. http://mackcollier.com/having-a-strategy-doesnt-make-you-social/ It's a great counterpoint that strategy isn't enough.. you have to be social too.


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Building materials are the materials which are generally used for construction purpose in Weston. Lots of natural substances, such as clay, sand, wood and rocks, even twigs and leaves are used to construct buildings. Apart from natural materials, many man-made goods are also in use these days in Weston, which are more or less synthetic. Building style and structures would depend on the type of material used for construction in Weston. The deciding factor is usually connected with the quality of the material being used. Rock or stone structures have existed for as long as history can recall. It is the longest-lasting building material available, and is usually readily available compared to other building materials.
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Two New York teams are among the finalists (Long Island, NY) Alliance for Green Heat and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced that seven pellet stoves have been chosen as finalists in the Pellet Stove Design Challenge. This international competition, administered by the Alliance for Green Heat, identifies innovative low emissions and high efficiency..


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The downside of the Black Friday shopping spree is the long and unending lines. However, Amazon and others have made it possible for you to get bottom-dollar bargains on a large number of great products. We have embarked on a quest to get a sneak peek at the best Black Friday deals at Amazon so that we can bring them to you today. The price comparing functionality at Amazon makes the search much easier and also ensures that you get the best deal possible. If we find a better deal, we will post it!
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War Crimes Trial Hindus forcibly converted into Muslims: PW
Staff Reporter Prosecution witness (PW-7) Nimai Chandra Das on Monday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that most of the slain 42 unarmed Hindus were earlier converted into Muslims under duress. The PW stated this during cross-examinations by the defence counsel for detained war crimes accused Razakars Sirajul Huq, Akram Hossain Khan and Abdul Latif Talukder. On November 5 during the Liberation War, the trio-accused accompanying their armed cohorts had swooped on Sankharikathi bazar of Kachua in Bagerhat killing 42 captives after scrutiny. "In 1971, I was also made victim of forced conversion into Muslim from Hindu by Razakars and named Nazrul Sheikh with memorization of some Islamic verses," said the PW. "After Bangladesh was liberated, I returned to my religion (Hinduism)." During the defence cross-examinations, PW Nimai said that during the wartime local union level action committee was formed to back the liberation struggle while Peace Committee (collaborator) was set up to form Razakar militia, an auxiliary force of the Pakistan occupation army. "The PC had played a major role in the formation of Razakar in our village Raghuduttakathi," he added. Denying a defence suggestion, the PW said it was not true that the 42 Hindus had been killed in a war with the occupation army in 1971. A group of Razakars both from local and outside, including the three accused in the dock, had gunned down the 42 captive Hindus, Nimai added. Denying another defence suggestion, the PW said, "It's not true that I gave false evidence against the accused being politically influenced by others and with a hope of financial gain." After closing the evidence of the PW-7, the three-member tribunal, headed by Justice M Enayetur Rahim, adjourned the trial proceedings for Wednesday. On November 5, the tribunal indicted detained accused Sirajul Huq alias Kashai Siraj, 72, Akram Hossain Khan, 61, and A Latif Talukder, 68, of Bagerhat for their involvement in crimes against humanity during the Liberation War. The three commanders of Razakar, an auxiliary force of the Pakistan occupation army, face seven counts of charges of crimes against humanity that include killing, genocide, loot, arson, rape, abduction, torture, and conversion of Hindus to Muslim under duress during the Liberation War in Bagerhat district. ASP M Helal Uddin, investigation officer of the case, listed 65 prosecution witnesses (PWs) to testify before the tribunal against the three accused to prove the war crimes charges. On September 15, the tribunal took cognisance of the offences of the 1971 war crimes against them as it found prima facie case for trial after examination of the formal charge, investigation report, and the papers, documents and evidence submitted by the prosecution in connection with the case. Among the seven charges, four have been brought against Sirajul alone for the killing of more than 600 people, two against all three of them for the killing of 47 people, and one against Akram and Latif for killing a person.


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Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Zach Mosay had a tremendous performance on the hill Friday.
The Summerville senior and Spartanburg Methodist signee pitched a three-hitter in Beaufort to lead the Green Wave baseball team to a 5-2 win over the Eagles in a key Region 8-AAAA contest. Mosay fanned nine batters in a complete-game effort while yielding only one base on balls. He also hit one batter.
Mosay had the game of his life, Summerville coach Alan Bridges said. An error cost him two runs, otherwise he was lights out. I cant remember anyone having a more dominant pitching performance for us and Beaufort is a good team.
Beaufort threw Winthrop University bound senior Carson Gregory, who struck out six batters while walking only two in five plus innings of work.
Both pitchers helped their cause. Gregory was 1 for 2 at the plate with an RBI and was the batter Mosay hit with a pitch. Mosay was 2 for 2 with a homerun and a walk.
T.J. Hopkins, Billy Peatross and Sawyer Bridges all also had two hits and an RBI for Summerville.
Summerville improved to 7-2 on the season with a 2-0 mark in the region. Beaufort fell to 4-2, 1-1.
We had three two out hits for RBIs, Bridges said. That was good to see because that is what weve been stressing, getting hits when we already have outs.
Hopkins got Summerville going in the first inning with a double. He stole second and moved to third on a sacrifice by Mosay. Matty Powell then drove him in.
Beaufort took a 2-1 led in the third off a pair of hits and an error, but the Green Wave defense didnt yield much after that.
Bridges drove in Peatross to tie the game in the fourth and then Mosay hit a solo homerun the next inning to put Summerville ahead for good. The Wave then added a run in both the sixth and seventh.
Summerville hosts Ashley Ridge (9-1, 2-0) Wednesday and Fort Dorchester (6-3, 0-2) Friday.
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HandsOn Santa Clarita celebrated the success of last year's Make a Difference Day and kicked off plans for the 2012 event at a reception held at the Tournament Player's Club in Valencia.
The gathering marked both the success of the 2011 Make a Difference Day and recognized sponsors, donors, volunteer teams and partners for their contributions and kicked off activities for this year's event which will be held Oct. 27.
New HandsOn staff, board members and programs, including an all-new volunteer website, were introduced.
Brian Koegle, a partner in the Santa Clarita Valley law firm of Poole & Shaffery, will serve as the new HandsOn Santa Clarita board president.
Outgoing Board President Susana Coronel was recognized for her contributions to the growth of the organization.
Make a Difference
Make a Difference Day is America's "National Day of Doing Good." Held in communities across the country on the fourth Saturday in October, the event rallies volunteers — individuals, families, employee teams and youth and service groups — for one-day service projects in their local hometowns.
Last year in the SCV, 1,800 volunteers tackled gardening, weed abatement, landscaping, painting, fence building, cleanups, food drives and more.
Projects benefitted 30 SCV schools and charitable organizations including Carousel Ranch, the SCV Senior Center, Child & Family Center and the SCV homeless shelter — Bridges to Home.
Sponsors and donors
Koegle said the success of Make a Difference Day lies in connecting volunteers with projects that benefit schools and charitable organizations, and finding sponsors and donors to assist with materials and programming costs.
"Without the participation of each partner — school, agency, volunteer, sponsor, donor — Make a Difference Day would not take place at the caliber and magnitude that it does each year," he said.
In the 12 years since Make a Difference Day was launched in the SCV, the event has attracted almost 14,000 volunteers and contributed more than 60,000 hours of combined service to SCV charities.
Event plaques were presented at the TPC to 2011 Make a Difference Day sponsors and donors, including Aquafine Corporation, ITT, Hyatt Regency Valencia, Home Depot Foundation, Donaldson Corporation, Nexus and Marston's.
City of Santa Clarita
A special presentation was made recognizing the city of Santa Clarita for its role in the formation of HandsOn (formerly known as the SCV Resource Center) and its longtime support of the organization.
Since 1997, HandsOn Santa Clarita has promoted social responsibility through the advancement of community involvement by way of advocacy, education and volunteerism.
As the local volunteer center of the SCV, HandsOn encourages philanthropy and builds the capacity of nonprofit organizations through administration of the Court Referral Program, national service day events, and through traditional volunteering, said Koegle.
"By partnering local nonprofits, groups and businesses with volunteers, HandsOn Santa Clarita is able to make a difference every day," he said.
Seema Shah
Koegle introduced Seema Shah as the new Executive Director of HandsOn Santa Clarita.
Shah is a native of the SCV and a former elementary school teacher and non-profit program manager.
"I look forward to working in greater depth with the local nonprofits, businesses, and, of course, volunteers," Shah said. "These are challenging times in the nonprofit sector, but I am honored to be part of a community that embraces social responsibility and that is passionate in overcoming those challenges through volunteerism."
Shah advised the event attendees of the changes taking place at HandsOn Santa Clarita, including the implementation of a new website and volunteer database.
The new site, www.handsonscv.org, will allow individuals, groups, and businesses to seek out volunteer opportunities, and schools and nonprofit organizations to completely manage their volunteer needs and projects, she said.


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Palace Malice, a 3 1/4 length winner of a six and a half furlong maiden race on August 4 at Saratoga, worked for the Hopeful on Monday for Todd Pletcher and he came out of it with the shin, Campbell said.
"He is a May foal, so it's not a complete shock that he has bucked. But it is a blow, because we thought he would be salty to accomplish Dogwood's third win in the Hopeful. But now he ships this weekend to Dr. Bob Copelan in Kentucky and will be treated for the shin problem. He will then rehab in Aiken for a three-year-old campaign in Florida."


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Brian Wilson, Jeff Beck co-headlining Riverside Theater
The full-scale Beach Boys reunion may have been a short-lived occassion, but Boys' co-founder Brian Wilson is still keeping part of the old band together--and roping in a two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.
Wilson, and guitar master Jeff Beck, famous for his work with the Yardbirds as well as his own accomplished solo career, are co-headlining a fall tour that will stop at the Riverside Theater Oct. 30, a venue spokesman announced Monday morning. »Read Full Article
A classic performance by youth for Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
If you're worried about the future of classical music, you should really hear this weekend's Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concert, which features both a conductor and soloist of the under-30 set.
Guest conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali led the orchestra through beautifully crafted interpretations of music by Carl Nielsen and Jean Sibelius on Friday evening. He and the orchestra were joined by cellist Andreas Brantelid in a deeply musical rendering of Dmitri Shostakovich's Concerto No. 1 for Cello and Orchestra. »Read Full Article
Chamber Theatre faces tragedy in 'October, Before I Was Born'
Late on a Tuesday afternoon in October 1960, a deadly explosion at the Tennessee Eastman Co. plant left employees' loved ones in the dark, desperately waiting for news in a prewired era of shared phone lines and radio stations that signed off at dusk.
In Lori Matthews' "October, Before I Was Born" — which opened at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Friday, under C. Michael Wright's direction — we spend 90 anxiously unfolding, real-time minutes waiting alongside three of them. »Read Full Article
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Seattle Synchronized Swim Team national results
Seattle Synchronized Swim Team had a record number of final finishers in the 2000 Baquacil Age Group Synchronized Swimming Championships, in Oakland June 24-July 2 at the Trefethen Aquatic Center on the Mills College campus. On hand for the national competition were 1,100 athletes representing the world's top-rated clubs, along with several reigning age group national champions competing for the titles in the solo, duet, trio and team eventsin four different age groups: 12-13, 14-15, 16-17 and 18-19.
Seattle Synchro had more final finishers than any club with all age groups finishing in the top six.
Woodinville residents were: Alex Barbee, Katie Lorenz, Katie Mahon, Kristie Mahon, Danielle Waite.


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Low AMPs with MEC Turbo 10 +
I'm getting a really low amp reading from my motor. I'm running a MEC Turbo 10+, 6:1 drive, Castle Creations Griffon 55 (BEC not used), Zinger 13 x 7 prop and 10 cell battery pack. The battery is around 16 volts at peak charge. I bought a Astro watt meter (tired of using someone elses) and tested the setup. I got 4800 - 4900 RPM max / 22.9 AMPS. MEC lists this motor, gearbox, simular prop combo as 7600 RPM/40 amps. I haven't pulled the motor apart to check it yet, with only four flights didn't figure it would need maintenance yet. Any ideas on what to look for? I'm guessing brushes, but not sure. This setup is in a 4 lb 2 oz AmpMaster. Performance at this point is lacking. Thanks.
Patrat.....I haven't really checked the timing. I get a little sparking as the throttle is advanced, but almost none at full power. The specs I was quoting are from MEC. They say over 7000 rpm and 40 amps with about 62 oz thrust. I could really use the thrust as the airplane weighs 66 oz. I'll have to pull the motor and build a stand to check and set the timing as I can't get to it in the plane. Thanks..
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SteveB, I would check the following:
1) Check out the motor timing with the Watt meter. Rotate the rear bell in same direction as rotation till you get the minimum amp draw -- use a 6 cell pack to do this. Then rotate the end bell in a direction opposite to direction of motor rotation till you get a reading of (min. amp as you have read + 105 of amps you expect to run motor at (eg. 40 amps x 10% =4amps) ). Or you can rotate the end bell to the 3 position on the main body of motor. Remember to rotate in a direction opposite to rotation.
2) Check out the battery pack -- Is it large enough to maintain voltage when motor is running with the 13 x 7?
30 Have a look at the commutator, I had one that was pitted and I could not get the motor to run righe. I took it to a car shop and had them turn the comm. It worked fine fter that.
My MEC Turbo 10 draw 40 amps with a 12 x 8. I use 10-2000 Nicads, 10- 2400 Nicads, and most of the time 10-3000 NiMH cells. The T+ draws 31.5 amps with a 11 x 7. I use a 6:1 MEC gear box.
Steve, not knowing the condition or vintage of any of the other parts, I'd suspect the battery pack won't put out at the load you have. Try running this setup with the wattmeter in the circuit and see what the voltage under load works out to. I'd also check to make sure your TX throttle is advancing the speed control fully. Try these and tell us what you come up with.+
Ok! I pulled the motor and gave it a quick check. I found a lot of carbon dust in the can, so cleaned it out. The brushes and com still look good. I checked the timing (still not positive on how to set it) it is set at 0 which is the lowest amp draw. It pulled 2.7 amp with no load, using a 6 cell pack for power. I reinstalled it in the gearbox, put on a prop and tested it again. The motor, gearbox and batteries were all purchased about 6 months ago. They have a total of 5 flights + 4 short (under 20 sec) ground runs. Voltage and AMPS were checked with a Astro Flight Whatt meter. I do have a spare gear that will change the ratio to 5:1, might try that next. Heres what I got. Thanks for the help.
MEC Turbo 10+ , 6:1 gearbox, 10 cell RC1700 battery pack (power tube)
Local data: 4500 FT ASL, Temp 68 F
First run 13 X 7 Zinger:
Battery voltage straight off the charger 14.1 vdc
During run 10.8 vdc
30 amps
Second run 12 X 8 Zinger
Battery voltage straight off the charger 14.3 vdc
During run 11.3 vdc
22 amps
Third run 12 X 8 APC Electric
Battery voltage straight off the charger 14.1 vdc
During run 11.6 vdc
18.3 amps
Did you do this last step ?.
Well I went back and set the timing to 3 degrees (per Rod's recommendation). That gave me a no load current of 5.6 AMPS, a little shy of the suggested 6.7 (2.7 + 4). With the APC 12 X 8 it ran at 11.3 vdc and 26 AMPS. Will have to wait til tomorrow to check RPM's, but suspect it will be higher than before. I'll clean the comm and put the 13 X 7 back on after work and see check that. Thanks.
Well, your battery seems fine as it still puts out more that 10 V at the 30 amp level. It may also need a bit more timing advance, but this little bit wouldn't acount for the much lower than expected amp draw. Do you have a computer radio? Your ATV on the throttle channel may be set back. I hate to put things under this kind of a load but have you tried hooking the battery directly to the motor? In other words, no speed control in between the two. I've seen a speed control go bad and dropped 1500 RPM at full throttle.
Well checked the RPM and AMPs after resetting the timing, still only getting 5400 RPM & 30 AMPS. I got to thinking about the gearbox, so pulled it apart. It had a slight drag, so I polished the shaft and re-oiled the bearings. That got me to 5700 RPM, still short of 7000 though. Someone asked about my radio, it's a basic Futaba Conquest 6 channel. Even ran the trim through and only got a slight change in RPM. I also tried connecting the battery directly to the motor and still stayed between 5700 - 5800 RPM. I'm about ready to look at a new motor....
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One thought, did you remember that the motor is turning counter-clockwise when viewed from the rear? So you rotate the end bell clockwise when viewed from the rear.
As a last resort why not have your commutator turned at a car hobby shop. I did this to the MEC T+ that I could not get to perform and performance was restored. It cost me $5.00 and was worth the expense. If you created a lot of brush dust after one flight this could cause some damage to the comm. Mine looked OK, but on turning it was a different motor.
Want to thank everyone for their help. I searched around and finally found a hobby shop that had a comm lathe. They turned the comm for me, and recommended I replace the brushes soon (they are on order). I got in a quick test run before dark, 7100 RPM @ 38 AMPS. That's a big improvement from before. I'm hoping that the weather will be nice in the morning, so I can get in a few flights.
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Banking Crises and Bank Resolution: Experiences in Some Transition Economiesby Anne-Marie Gulde Charles Enoch Daniel Hardy
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The CFA Franc Zone Common Currency, Uncommon Challengesby Anne-Marie Gulde Charalambos Tsangarides
About one-third of countries covered by the IMF's African Department are members of the CFA franc zone. With most other countries moving away from fixed exchange rates, the issue of an adequate policy framework to ensure the sustainability of the CFA franc zone is clearly of interest to policymakers and academics. However, little academic research on the subject exists in the public domain. This book aims to fill this void, by bringing together work undertaken in the context of intensified regional surveillance, and highlighting the current challenges and the main policy requirements if the arrangements are to be carried forward. The book is based on empirical research by a broad group of IMF economists, with contributions from several outside experts. Fourteen African countries are members of the CFA franc zone. The long-standing link between the West and Central African CFA francs and the euro (and before that the French franc) has contributed to monetary stability in the region. Yet the CFA franc zone, like other fixed exchange rate regimes, must be mindful of sustainability and competitiveness. Diversity and relatively loose economic integration among member countries add to the challenges. In reviewing policy options for the zone, the authors of this volume suggest policies that would safeguard the benefits to member countries from the common currency, and at the same time promote more flexible economic systems to absorb shocks and increase the rewards stemming from regional integration.
A Common Currency for Belarus and Russia?by Anne-Marie Gulde Vassili Prokopenko Etibar Jafarov
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Few topics in international economics are as controversial as the choice of an exchange rate regime. Since the breakdown of the Bretton Woods system in the early 1970s, countries have adopted a wide variety of regimes, ranging from pure floats at one extreme to currency boards and dollarization at the other. While a vast theoretical literature explores the choice and consequences of exchange rate regimes, the abundance of possible effects makes it difficult to establish clear relationships between regimes and common macroeconomic policy targets such as inflation and growth. This book takes a systematic look at the evidence on macroeconomic performance under alternative exchange rate regimes, drawing on the experience of some 150 member countries of the International Monetary Fund over the past thirty years. Among other questions, it asks whether pegging the exchange rate leads to lower inflation, whether floating exchange rates are associated with faster output growth, and whether pegged regimes are particularly prone to currency and other crises. The book draws on history and theory to delineate the debate and on standard statistical methods to assess the empirical evidence.
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Madeline Wesby turned 100 years old Saturday.
She's been a volunteer at Pocono Medical Center in East Stroudsburg for more than 20 years.
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