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|Publication date
|Mar 20, 2007
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|Aug 10, 1998
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|Aug 10, 1998
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|Nancy A. Tammaro
|Original Assignee
|Ford Motor Company
|Export Citation
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|Patent Citations (14), Non-Patent Citations (5), Referenced by (61), Classifications (21), Legal Events (6)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The present invention generally relates to a client/server architecture for facilitating approval of credit applications from customers during purchasing transactions at a multitude of different retail or resale locations and, more specifically, to such an architecture which eliminates the need for installation of highly specialized computer hardware at each participating retail location.
Generally, submission of loan applications from customers has been historically performed using paper forms which require various personnel to manually input data into a resident computer system at the financial institute for the subsequent review, compilation, evaluation, and approval. Because the processing of these forms is very labor intensive, traditional credit approval processes were highly inefficient and time consuming, particularly since the loan application forms and information contained therein require review for errors, non sequiturs, insufficient and/or incomplete information.
Attempts have been made to improve efficiency and response through on-line type credit authorization systems. Presently, there are two known major automotive credit application services which coordinate loan application information between multiple financial institutes, IBM's AutoLoan Exchange (ALX) and Credit Management Solutions', Inc. (CMSI) Credit Connection. These systems are arranged to allow transmission of credit application information from a dealer location to various financial institutions, as well as transmission of responses from the financial institutions back to the dealer. While these systems have generally improved loan application efficiency and processing time, they also suffer the drawback of requiring installation of unique and specific computer hardware at the dealership location. As a result, these systems are expensive to operate and maintain. In addition, because specially adapted hardware must also be installed at the financial institution end, access via a single information distribution hub is only available to those financial institutions which choose to install the specialized equipment. Thus, a dealer may not be able to improve loan application processing efficiency for financial institutes with whom the dealer chooses to conduct business if the desired institution does not participate in the on-line credit system.
Therefore, a need exists for an improved method and system for processing automotive credit applications which simplify hardware requirements to increase ease of access and use at each participating retail location, while also broadening access to potential financing service providers.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a method and system for processing automotive purchase or lease credit applications which is highly efficient and eliminates any need for specialized hardware at a dealer location by providing two-way communication of loan application information between a dealer and one or more of a plurality of financial institutions using an Internet connection.
In accordance with this and other objects, the present invention provides a credit application system and method which enables an automotive dealer to use a standard Internet browser and personal computer system (PC) located at the retail location to enter credit application data once over an Internet-based connection, and electronically transmit the credit application information to available financing service providers such as banks or service providers like IBM ALX or CMSI Credit Connection. The system and method further provide for return transmission of responses from the service providers, and updating of system databases and retransmission of the responses for display at the dealer location.
To accommodate financial institutions which are unable or choose not to communicate directly with the Internet connection, the system and method of the present invention further provide automatic enabling of facsimile communications with preselected service providers, such as dealer-chosen banks and credit unions. In addition, other information can be automatically collected, processed, and transmitted so as to facilitate the overall automotive credit approval process. Such information can be related to completion of standard department of motor vehicles forms, insurance forms, etc., with two-way communication being provided either directly or through a credit application service provider.
The above object and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention are more readily understood from a review of the attached drawings and the accompanying specification and claims.
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A user/client utilizes PC 12 to connect with a conventional Internet-type Server 16 to gain access to the electronic loan/credit application 18 of the present invention. The electronic loan/credit application 18 is generated in the form of an hyper text mark-up language (HTML) based web page on the Internet by an intermediate system server 20. Intermediate system server 20 includes a computer processing system 21, and a database arrangement 22 for system and transaction record keeping. A user preregisters to receive system authorization via any suitable registration process.
Upon startup, the electronic loan application is arranged to operate as a graphical user interface to assist the user in supplying the necessary information to complete the electronic loan application. For example, image/text screens generated as part of the web page HTML programming include a log-on screen 24 in which a user is prompted to enter user identification (i.d.) and password information. Entry of a valid user i.d./password provides authentication that the user is authorized to use the system. A password screen 26 can be accessed by an authorized user to allow changing of a password.
The electronic loan application form further includes a series of screens for entering loan application data and selecting which finance sources are to receive the application. In a preferred embodiment, the series of screens will typically include image/text screens for setup 28, address 30, employment 32, directs 34, vehicle 36, contract 38, and finance source selection 40.
More specifically, the setup screen 28 includes data entry fields for a user/dealer identification, finance labels, product and class codes authorized under each finance label, lease renewal for leases, dealer contact, and offering type. This screen may also include a data entry field for any co-applicant(s) where necessary.
The address screen 30 includes data entry fields for an applicant's name, date of birth, age, number of dependents, social security number, address, phone number, residence type, length of time at the address, rent/mortgage, and education level.
The employment screen 32 includes data entry fields for current employer, applicant's occupation, phone number, income, and time on the job. This screen may also include a data entry field for other income sources and prior employment history.
The directs screen 34 includes data entry fields for bank and credit references, credit history such as prior repossession or bankruptcy, and alimony or support payments.
The vehicle screen 36 includes data entry fields for information relating to the vehicle to be purchased or leased, such as whether the vehicle is new, used, or a demo, the vehicle identification number (VIN), year, make, model, body style, mileage, wholesale price, and options selected. A data entry field can be provided for similar information regarding any trade-in vehicle.
The contract screen 38 includes data entry fields for information regarding the transaction, such as cash price, amount of down payment, trade allowance, net of amount owed, and term and payment. A field is also provided for input of any comments relating to the transaction.
The finance source selection screen 40 includes data entry fields which allow a user to select or designate which financial institutions or service providers are to receive the electronic loan application. In addition, as described below, if computer processing system 21 detects that a designated service provider or financial institute has not been previously registered or placed within a system database, i.e., not a participating service provider or financial institute, the intermediate system server will automatically enable facsimile transmission of the electronic loan application information to the designated financial institute if the institute has been previously selected by the user.
Other function screens can be included so as to be accessible from any other screen in the electronic loan application form. For example, a file screen 42 can be used to select additional processing functions, such as allowing entry of another loan application, or retrieving credit bureau information about an applicant. A view screen 44 can be included to allow a user to view additional information about a particular loan application. A reports screen 46 can be provided which allows a user to retrieve loan application history. A window screen 48 can be provided to allow switching between multiple loan applications. Finally, a help screen 50 can be included to assist a user in proper input of information, completion or running of the electronic form.
Because of the sensitive and personal nature of the loan application information, all transmitted data from the client is preferably encrypted with private-key encryption using Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS). These algorithms use an appropriate level of encryption for all transmitted data and a new public key will be generated for each session.
Information exchanged between the user/client and the intermediate system server will typically pass through a firewall 51. Intermediate system server 20 is arranged in accordance with known programming techniques to place data sent from the client into database 22 for subsequent retransmission and to perform appropriate log reports. The database is updated to reflect any related transaction information sent by a service provider or financial institute as described below.
Intermediate system server 20 operates to coordinate communication between one or more users/clients and a plurality of participating service providers 52, finance sources 54, and other services 56, such as a department of motor vehicles. Communication with services 56 allows the present invention to automatically collect other information related to the vehicle sale/lease transaction, such information related to completion of standard department of motor vehicles forms, insurance forms, etc., with such information being forwarded to the appropriate service provider 56 via the Internet, one of the financial service providers, or other suitable medium. Server 20 reformats or translates data as needed to facilitate communication between the different service providers, such as arranging the data in a format expected by the service provider.
Intermediate system server 20 further includes a facsimile communication device 58. As noted previously, when the server 20 detects the selection of a finance source(s) 60 not stored in database 22, server 20 automatically reformats the loan data from the electronic credit application 18, and transmits the data via facsimile device 56 to the dealer specified financial institution 58.
In addition, intermediate system server 20 is preferably programmed to automatically store information in the event of a system problem. Further, intermediate system server 20 is arranged to maintain respective dealer associated files in database 22 for storing log-on identifications and passwords necessary for communicating with each specific finance source, service provider, etc. Each dealer file can further include predetermined system access rights granted to different employees within a dealership.
Intermediate system server 20 is also programmed to perform routine maintenance procedures such as updating user i.d.s and log-on tables, and archiving and/or purging old records. Communication between the intermediate system server and each service provider and finance source is performed through a suitable fire wall 62 and will use private-key encryption using PKCS for security.
As denoted at block 110, a completed electronic credit application form is received by the intermediate system server 20 and the information therein processed and stored in database 22. At block 112, a determination is made as to whether the finance source or service provider designated in the application form is stored in the system database as a participating service provider. If so, the information is reformatted as needed and transmitted via the Internet to the designated finance source/provider at block 114.
However, if the designated finance source/provider is not in the database, the intermediate system server determines at block 116 whether the designated finance source/provider corresponds to a dealer chosen institution having associated facsimile information stored in a corresponding dealer file in database 22. If facsimile information is not available, the request is denied at block 118. If the facsimile information is available, the application information is then reformatted and facsimile transmitted to the designated finance source/provider at block 120.
As denoted at block 122, a transaction related response is received from the designated finance source/provider. At block 124, the records in database 22 are updated based on the received response. Then, at block 126 the received response is retransmitted for display at the dealer located PC.
It is understood, of course, that while the form of the invention herein shown and described constitutes a preferred embodiment of the invention, it is not intended to illustrate all possible forms thereof. It will also be understood that the words used are words of description rather than limitation, and that various changes may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention disclosed.
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Jicama, Radish and Mango Salad
Total Time
Prep 30 mins
Cook 0 mins
From June 2011 All You. For this recipe you can swap celery for jicama and apple (Granny Smith might work best) for mango. In addition the radish could be replaced by another raw crunchy veggie.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1 medium jicama (about 1 pound)
- 8 medium radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 mango, medium ripe but firm, diced
- boston lettuce leaf, for serving (optional)
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 T lime juice, mustard, salt and pepper, oil and shallot.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the ends off of the jicama and peel by cutting top to bottom.
- Make matchstick size pieces out of the jicama and toss with remaining lime juice.
- Just before serving, add jicama, radishes, and mango in bowl with the dressing.
- Toss well to coat.
- Line a serving platter with lettuce leaves, if desired, and pile salad in center.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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This was a very good salad. I enjoyed the smooth mango alongside the crunch of the jicama and radishes. Later I added a few fresh garden strawberries to the mix, and they also went really well in the salad. The only thing I would do differently next time is omit the shallot, as I thought it overpowered the dressing and was very potent. Thanks so much!
We do love jicama & we do love mango, & we did most definitely love your salad, with its great combo of flavors! Definitely a salad I'll be making again during the warm summer months! A keeper recipe, for sure! Thanks for sharing it! [Made & reviewed in New Kids on the Block recipe tag]
This salad was top-notch! My husband kept bringing home mangos and I found this in a Sunday magazine and decided to try it. I forgot the fresh parsley the first time and it really does make a difference in the taste; however, it was quite tasty without it.

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Our View: Why Erie needs Booker T. Washington Center
The Booker T. Washington Center is in severe financial straits, and action must be taken to solve this crisis. Otherwise, we risk losing a site that provides vital community services and an institution that has played a significant role in Erie's history since it was founded 91 years ago.
As our newspaper has reported, the center failed to file for a federal tax exemption for 2011 and 2012, so the Internal Revenue Service revoked the center's status as a 501(c)(3) organization. The loss of that tax-exempt status, in turn, meant that United Way of Erie County and the city of Erie suspended funding for the center. The loss of thousands of dollars from those two sources adds to the center's financial predicament.
Fortunately, the center has now filed an appeal to have its tax-exempt status reinstated. "It was cash flow," Christopher Elwell said, in explaining why the center did not file the required paperwork with the IRS for 2011 and 2012. "They no longer had a relationship with their prior accountant," said Elwell, a certified public accountant with Maloney, Reed, Scarpitti & Co. LLP in Millcreek Township. The center retained Elwell on May 2 to straighten out the problems with the IRS.
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The talented sprinter is conditioned by Ollie Figgins, III, and has 4 wins and 7 seconds from 12 lifetime starts, and has earned $204,090.
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Recently, I wrote an article on the Alzheimer's Reading Room about age discrimination, mentioning that working at the Memory Clinic at the VA hospital was the saddest part of my week. I was unprepared for the comments that appeared when Fundacion Alzheimer Aruba posted a link to my article on Facebook. Within minutes, there were 36 comments. Unfortunately, they were not in English. I decided to message Fundacion Alzheimer Aruba and request a translation, if possible. The translation I received, from Dr. Melva Croes, president of their organization, was shocking. She provided an "exposé" on the state of health care in Aruba and how severely it is affecting Alzheimer's patients and their families.
Here is some of the information that Dr. Melva Croes provided:
"Here in Aruba the National Health Insurance has decided now since 3 years ago that the elderly older than 70 years will not receive all adequate services they deserve (e.g. thorough diagnosis and cognitive assessment) 'because of their age'! You would have noticed that your wonderful article caused a great consternation in Aruba and our friends on the Facebook (FB), and I am pretty sure the days to come! The messages and comments are all indicative that the Aruba Government and the National Health Insurance, (where every Aruban citizen is insured), is committing a discriminatory act against the elderly and the person with possible neuro-cognitive dysfunctions and/or neuro-degenerative conditions."
"There was a comment on FB that nothing can be done but wait on the law (as in the Netherlands) for euthanasia and even mentioned Adolf H. Others will come forward with their experience of their caretakers in the elderly homes where several elderly were fixated (mentally with drugs, and/or physically in a chair/bed and without any daycare program in this home). Regarding the medication: the elderly with Alzheimer's receive medications, which are not being properly (on a regular base) monitored, even in the case of contra-indications (secondary effects) these have on the elderly."
"Max, it's a shame for me to tell the world, that the government of Aruba is not treating their elderly and the person with Alzheimer's or MCI right, whilst the government will continuously boast to the world that Aruba is 'One Big Happy Island' (happy for who?) and one of the most visited islands in the Caribbean."
The Inspection of Health is not functioning properly (if not at all). The caregivers and patients with AD are afraid to stand up for their rights, since they are afraid for the consequences, repercussions these comments might have for their families and or caregivers."
It took a while for that information to sink in! People who worked and paid into their system in ARUBA are not receiving an adequate health insurance after the age of 70! It appears that the island of Aruba, one of the most prosperous islands in the Caribbean, seen around the world as a paradise, has decided that 70 is old enough!
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A critical examination of node-similarity based graph matching algorithms
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penicillin vax??
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Anyways, it had to be literally a life and death situation before I considered it, for myself. As for DS, he's allergic so he can't get any antibiotics that contain penicillin.
As for receiving this injection for strep throat? Totally unnecessary! I have always gotten over strep by myself, with the help of my father. Gargling with salt water, staying hydrated, resting is what helped me, from what I remember. My sister got it really bad and had to go to the doctors for it because she was having breathing issues. Other than that, I think antibiotics are overused for bacterial infections like strep.
Karma is a bitch that doesn't miss you; they just haven't gotten to you yet.
Well, it's not a vaccine, it's an antibiotic injection. I've never looked into the ingredients but I wouldn't be surprised if it had some questionable ingredients!
Side Note: I've had a penicillin shot! It hurts! It's really thick so ... so is the needle!
I used to work at an urgent care center and we'd have people come in specifically requesting the shot saying they'd recover fast with it. I don't know if that's true or not but it seemed to be a common theory.
My mom and DH are both severely allergic to penicillin. I'll be avoiding that like the plague.
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the last time i was at the dr . lo had toncilitce how ever its spellled . and they said . good thing its not strep he wont need a shot . i was WTF googled it and yeah they do have a shot they usto only use it if the antibiotics did not rid the strep
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My middle daughter had strep recently. We tried all the natural remedies and nothing worked. She was developing Scarlet Fever which can be very dangerous. She was also throwing up a lot, which she always does when she has a fever. We opted to get her a shot of pennicillin. It's not a vaccine, it's the antibiotics injected instead of taken orally. I am all for avoiding unnecessary medical intervention, in fact I have 3 children, the oldest is almost 5, and this is the very first antibiotic any of them have ever had. There is a time and a place for modern western medicine- and Scarlet Fever (rash, 105 degree fever, potential for death or permanent disability) is one of them. 24 hours later she was right as rain again. I know it's easy to judge from outside the situation, but I made the right choice. I don't want anyone else to read this and feel bad. Sometimes (very more rarely than actually happens) there is a genuine need for antibiotics.
ETA: The only thing in the shot (at least the one my daughter got) is sterile water and the antibiotic powder, which is pure pennicillin G sodium, all one molecule. So no yucky preservatives or additives. Let's all remember too, that pennicillin is naturally occuring.
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Fact: The New Orleans Saints lost to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night, bringing their record to 0-3 for the second consecutive season. The last time the Saints started 0-3 in consecutive years was in the 1996 and 1997 seasons...
Things haven't gone as planned for Jackson, who is in his first year in Cleveland
Matt Ryan, who hasn't missed a game because of injury since 2009, wore a glove to get a better grip on the ball after hurting his thumb on a sack.
Three full weeks of 2016 NFL action are officially in the books. The Atlanta Falcons capped off Week 3 with an exciting 45-32 victory over the rival New Orleans Saints on Monday night...
Like NFL teams getting out to early wins, fantasy football owners can get out to major advantages by beginning to prep for a weekend's games days ahead of schedule. The early bird gets the worm is a cliche for a reason...
Jaguars WR Allen Robinson said he used a "hands up" gesture on Sunday to continue to bring attention to the recent police shootings of unarmed black men.
The New York Jets are giving Austin Seferian-Jenkins a chance to redeem himself off the field and get his NFL career back on track. The talented but troubled tight end was claimed off waivers Monday from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who cut him last week after he was arrested on suspicion of driving while
Punter Drew Butler sprained his ankle during the Cardinals' 33-18 loss at Buffalo on Sunday. Coach Bruce Arians said the Cardinals could opt to keep Butler active and use him only as a holder. The team may have to look for another punter before Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams.
When the Philadelphia Eagles traded five draft picks for the No. 2 overall pick in this year's draft (and a future conditional pick), they did so expecting to get a franchise quarterback with that pick...
The Dallas Cowboys cleared a big obstacle thanks to Ezekiel Elliott's hurdle of a defensive back in one of the more impressive and perfectly executed decisions of Week 3. There was also a heads-up play by Packers returner Ty Montgomery and two calls that didn't work out so well: a special teams
Giants head coach Ben McAdoo says star WR Odell Beckham Jr. needs to be less of a distraction so the team can be singularly concentrated on winning football games.
Austin Seferian-Jenkins is headed to New York. The tight end was claimed by the Jets after being waived by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Friday, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
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Austin Seferian-Jenkins is reportedly set to join the New York Jets , who claimed the tight end off waivers Monday after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had released him...
Dez Bryant tweaked his knee on the second play of Sunday night's win over the Bears. The Cowboys receiver returned to the game and underwent an MRI. The team is waiting for results from the test.
The Seahawks played their best game of the season in a 37-18 victory over the 49ers, but finished the game without their starting quarterback. Russell Wilson suffered a sprained MCL during the game.
Filling in for Manti Te'o, Jatavis Brown finished with six tackles -- including two for a loss -- and two pass breakups in 31 defensive snaps.
Snead has been a reliable target for Drew Brees this season
Ravens receiver Steve Smith and Jaguars corner Jalen Ramsey engaged in a war of words Sunday that continued Monday -- at least on Smith's side.
It's tough to compare the career of Steve Young to any other quarterback considering the odd path he took. From the USFL to under-fire Tampa Bay Buccaneers starter to Joe Montana's backup to Super Bowl winner whose best years were in his mid-30s, Young pretty much took a unique road to the Pro Football
He just knows it won't be Tom Brady, and that's all that matters
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Derrick Johnson saw everybody else picking off passes for Kansas City and decided to join the party. The veteran linebacker snagged one of six interceptions thrown by Ryan Fitzpatrick, scored one of the Chiefs' two touchdowns off turnovers, and put an exclamation mark on a rather bizarre 24-3 victory
It figures that the NFL's oldest wide receiver and one of the youngest cornerbacks didn't see eye to eye. Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey is doing a lot of talking for a talented rookie, but also one who has yet to win an NFL game. Steve Smith and Jalen Ramsey .
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Assured at least a split in consecutive road games, the Oakland Raiders learned in a trip to Tennessee that their high-flying offense isn't as great as they may have thought. The Raiders found themselves shut out in the second half Sunday as they needed the defense to preserve a 17-10 win over the
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Book Review: Slow Fire (pics)
Book Review: Slow Fire
I was recently sent a review copy of
of Ray's books, going back to his first, which I used as a guide when I
started competing in barbecue cook-offs.
Ray is a very accomplished trucker-turned-barbecue-man. You can read
the long list of his achievements at his site. What I like about Ray is his
unpretentious and no-nonsense approach to barbecue. He has strong
opinions and, true to his Chicago roots, he's not bashful about telling you
what's on his mind. In other words, he keeps it really real, and I dig that.
It's interesting to me to see how Ray's books have continually matured
through the seven years that he's been writing.
that maturation. The first thing I noticed is that this is a beautiful book.
The layout is pleasantly clean and the photography is gorgeous. You can
immediately tell that this isn't your average barbecue cookbook.
As the title indicates, this book is intended for beginners. Barbecue is a
paradox. It's a simple cuisine that can be deceptively complicated and
intimidating. Over time cooks have managed to complicate what started as
a very simple and humble cooking process, so much so that the average
Joe is afraid to tackle it. This book cuts through the smoke and gets back
to basics.
A beginner's book has to walk a fine line. It has to be simple and
approachable while providing enough knowledge to build confidence, but
not so much that it scares folks away. That is especially true in barbecue.
One can very quickly get bogged down by expensive equipment, arcane
terminology and philosophical arguments. That's not the case here. Ray
does a great job of providing need-to-know information without
overwhelming the reader. I'd argue that it's missing some basic techniques,
like how to remove the membrane from ribs, but overall it covers the
fundamentals well.
The recipes in the book are a great blend of traditional and creative. It
starts with a wide array of sauces and seasonings. He covers all the
standards and weaves in some really creative recipes. The Banana Ketchup
(yes, you read that right) and Orange-Chipotle Barbecue Sauce are
Next, there are 11 rib recipes that range from Memphis-style (wet and
dry), to competition spare ribs, to Korean-style beef short ribs. My only
small quibble here is that the cooking process is very repetitive, but that
could be argued as a plus. It shows how important it is to master a few
fundamental processes, which is true of all cooking.
Pork is the holy grail of barbecue, and Ray does it justice. Like the ribs, he
brings a lot of variety to the table. I like that throughout the book he
teaches both the "standard" and competition approaches to recipes. I think
that's a great testament to it being a comprehensive beginner's guide. It
also shows the sometimes insane lengths we competition cooks go to woo
the judges.
The beef section includes a few off-the-beaten path recipes, like
homemade pastrami.
All of the basic birds are covered in detail. The barbecued duck recipe uses
that orange-chipotle sauce that I mentioned earlier.
The "Anything But" section includes recipes that don't fall into the typical
barbecue category. The term is used in competition circles to mean
anything that you don't typically turn in for scoring. Here you'll find dishes
like Smoked Scotch Eggs, Barbecued Bologna, and Jambalaya-Stuffed Bell
Rounding out the book are side dishes and desserts. I was disappointed
that there are only two dessert recipes. I would have liked to seen some
grilled desserts.
In conclusion, I think Dr. BBQ has written a very good guide for anyone
who wants to learn how to master barbecue. If you apply the techniques
taught in the book you'll be well-grounded in the basics. You'll also have
some creative recipes to help you expand your barbecue repertoire.
I recommend the book very highly.
Great review John....thanks.....
I'm not a beginner, but I gotta' check this book out. I think it is good for everyone to keep learning.
11 styles of ribs? I want to see that. I also can't wait to see if there are rub and sauce recipes I don't already have in Big-Time BBQ Cookbook. And, the lack of a lot of desserts doesn't bother me, as I seldom eat desserts.
I'm also glad to see the use of professional photography. As a pro photographer, I like to see publishers recognize the value of pro photography. That alone is enough for me to buy the book. I like to support those who support my profession at a time when it isn't getting the respect it used to.
Thanks for the review.
Great review, John. I'm with CD, it would be an interesting book to check out for the recipes.
Nice review I'll be checking this one out.
are plenty of recipes that seasoned barbecue cooks would enjoy.
Thanks for putting up the review - looks like a great book. I've been meaning to check out Ray Lampe's stuff, so I guess I'll start with this one! :thumb:
Actually, I like beginner's BBQ books. I like to share my books. (while they are visting).
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Yardy lauds healthy competition
Watch session-by-session highlights of every T20 and ODI on ecb.co.uk/video
Michael Yardy believes fierce competition for places in the England set-up is the secret to their success.
Team director Andy Flower's charges are unbeaten in 15 series in all formats and in the last 12 months won the World Twenty20 plus the Ashes.
Yardy, a member of England's limited-overs teams, is one of six players to have joined the tour Down Under since the end of the Test series last week.
A World Twenty20 winner in May, the left-arm spinner is set to play in the first of two T20 internationals against Australia - at Adelaide tomorrow.
Yardy, who led Sussex as they won the Twenty20 Cup in 2009, pinpointed England's strength in depth as key to going undefeated in series since September that year.
"That's what good teams do," he said. "There's always a kind of competitiveness to try and get yourself in the team and stay there.
"There's someone desperate to get into the team and everyone wants to be part of a successful team. I'm no different and none of the lads are any different to that.
"That's why I think we've had the success, there's always been that competition for places."
If such competition has aided England's results, it has not been divisive.
On the contrary, Yardy highlighted the feelgood factor inside the England camp, which has immediately rubbed off on the new arrivals.
The 30-year-old made an immediate impact with three scalps in a convincing seven-wicket win over a Prime Minister's XI in Canberra yesterday, underpinned by Ian Bell's unbeaten 124.
"The boys are buzzing, obviously after winning a series like that they are going to be. It's nice to be a part of it. You fit in very well, it's a good environment to come into," he added. "Everyone is really happy and enjoying each other's company.
"There is a lot of love in the group at the moment and whether that bring results or it's the results that bring the team closer together I am not too sure. But certainly everyone is happy.
"Everyone is willing each other on to do well, everyone was itching to see Belly score a hundred and they were really pleased for him when he got there. There is a real feelgood factor about this team.
"It was nice for me to bowl well also. I have to bowl a fraction slower over here so it was a good start."
England tomorrow will aim for an international record eighth consecutive Twenty20 win.
The run began during the World Twenty20 and while Yardy, who has played in all seven victories, said the players had spoken about the record, their focus was on keeping up their winning form.
"It's been discussed but I don't think it is something that has always been spoken about," he said.
"Obviously, you want to achieve world records and it is an opportunity to achieve that, but it is not the main focus. It is very much about continuing the tour in a successful mode."
There is an extra incentive for England's players to maintain their good form in the shorter formats with places up for grabs in the 15-man World Cup squad, which is to be named by Wednesday.
Yardy revealed, however, that the players had not spoken to each other about the prospect of earning selection for the global tournament on the sub-continent, which begins next month.
"To be honest with you it hasn't really been mentioned," he said.
"You talk about the World Cup but it is one of those things that is out of your control. You have to take your chances when you get the opportunity."
Yardy could be included as a spin partner for Graeme Swann on pitches that should favour their craft.
While those in Australia are unlikely to offer him the same assistance Yardy, who does not find prolific turn in any case, thinks the upcoming games will provide a good rehearsal of his flexibility should he earn selection for the World Cup.
"In terms of pitches you have to be adaptable no matter where you play," he said.
"I don't think it really matters because in England you can play where it is fast and quick and then you play at Hove which is slow and low.
"I think in Australia it is slightly different in terms of maybe the size of fields, but being flexible is the key.
"You might turn up in India and it's green and fly through. There's a few pitches out there that you could turn up and it will turn square."
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words) sorry! Guess he is with the angels now! People
like that are hard to come by now! What a visionary he
was! God bless! Please except my apologies!
to Dinty - if you have a ticker for E-Trade Japan,
please advise. I really, truly believe this is a ground
floor opportunity as stocktrading as we in America know
it, is just now taking off in Japan! thanks - Good
night all!
I have no second thought. The smart ones already sold. Short squeeze can run this stock up for awhile. but not forever.
Look at IBM and HWP. They give clear indication where SONY will go.
Shorties' bubble will burst first (tomorrow I
suspect). Just my opinion of course....I'm long and
holding, so I really don't care...you cna make another
couple bucks short term if you wish. No stopping SNE or
Japan, longer term (IMHO).
I thought you might be right, but....Good
Microsoft news just released after hours will drive techs
amd others up again tomorrow...including SNE (IMHO).
I don't short very often and when I have I hang on
too long on UPs losses. Your strategy?
Short because of a one day slump? You gotta be
The time to get in is now. The closer we get to the
release of PS2 - the higher this stock will go. There
will be no turning back. Let's see you get out at 133.
Which one will get busted first?
Shorted at 146. SNE overbought. Should drop down to 133. I am not greedy I will cover at 140!!
easy come easy go
a buy on AGIL. I just got some this AM. Looks like upturn is there now again and good 25 - 30%% near term upside (IMHO). Check it out. Good diversion from HMK woes amd hopes/dreams.
of our latest jump....say to $135. And qtrly
earnings may even suprise a bit low due to dollar/yen, who
knows. Fundamentals and products are still there though,
so I will not bail. A buddy of mine is grinning
though, since he shorted last Thursday. Oh, well. Let's
see what happens after our markets quit doing the
GreenSpam thing....
in a pretty terrible weak. What sometime happens
is that people bail out of stocks that are sagging
and roll the cash into their other stocks that are
stronger. That may have helped SNE last week....but heck,
look at the earnings and p/e vs most others. Given the
quality and good numbers, I think 2C might be possible.


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Decision management
Decision management, also known as enterprise decision management (EDM) or business decision management (BDM) entails all aspects of designing, building and managing the automated decision-making systems that an organization uses to manage its interactions with customers, employees and suppliers. Computerization has changed the way organizations are approaching their decision-making because it requires that they automate more decisions, to handle response times and unattended operation required by computerization, and because it has enabled "information-based decisions" - decisions based on analysis of historical behavioral data, prior decisions, and their outcomes.
Decision management is described as an "emerging important discipline, due to an increasing need to automate high-volume decisions across the enterprise and to impart precision, consistency, and agility in the decision-making process."[1] Decision management is implemented "via the use of rule-based systems and analytic models for enabling high-volume, automated decision making."[1]
Organizations seek to improve the value created through each decision by deploying software solutions (generally developed using BRMS and predictive analytics technology) that better manage the tradeoffs between precision or accuracy, consistency, agility, speed or decision latency, and cost of decision-making within organizations. The concept of decision yield, for instance, focuses on all five key attributes of decision-making: more targeted decisions (precision); in the same way, over and over again (consistency); while being able to adapt "on-the-fly" (business agility) while reducing cost and improving speed, is an overall metric for how well an organization is making a particular decision.[2]
Organizations are adopting decision management technology and approaches because they need a higher return from previous infrastructure investments, are dealing with increasing business decision complexity, face competitive pressure for more sophisticated decisions and because increasingly short windows of competitive advantage means that the speed of business is outpacing speed of information technology to react.
The topic of decision management is discussed by technology vendors with relevant technologies and in books such as "Smart (Enough) Systems", which argues that applying the approach to operational decisions is an effective way to make information systems smart enough to be useful (as distinct from intelligent in the sense of artificial intelligence).[3] and "Decision Management Systems", which focuses on the kind of systems resulting from applying decision management and contrasts these agile, analytic and adaptive systems with more passive decision support systems.[4]
Other terms used include "intelligent process automation" (where decision management is combined with business process management).[5]
There are a number of different approaches used to apply decision management principles. In general these follow three steps:
- Decision identification and decision modeling using either open standards such as Decision Model and Notation or proprietary approaches such as The Decision Model[6]
- Development of a system or service (often called a Decision Service) that automates all or part of the decision
- Ongoing monitoring and management of the decision to keep the business rules and predictive analytics models used up to date
Decision management often involves the use of A/B Testing and experimentation as well.
- ^ a b http://www.cutter.com/research/2005/edge050125.html
- ^ http://custom.hbsp.com/b01/en/implicit/product.jhtml?login=FAIR060805&password=FAIR060805&pid=F0506F
- ^ Taylor, James; Raden, Neil (June 2007), Smart (Enough) Systems: How to Deliver Competitive Advantage by Automating Hidden Decisions, Prentice Hall PTR, ISBN 0-13-234796-2
- ^ Taylor, James (2012), Decision Management Systems: A Practical Guide to Using Business Rules and Predictive Analytic, Pearson Education, ISBN 0-13-288438-0
- ^ Fisher (Editor), Layna (2013). iBPMS - Intelligent BPM Systems. USA: Future Strategies Inc. ISBN 0984976469.
- ^ Von Halle, Barbara; Goldberg, Larry (2010), The Decision Model. A framework for business logic and business-driven SOA, CRC Press, ISBN 9781420082814


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Q: Hello, looking for some advice as to when I should seek attention from my doctor. The first day of my last period was May 31. According to an ovulation calendar I was fertile from June 10-June 13 with ovulation occuring on the 13th. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex 3 times during that weekend - including once on June 13. My expected period is to come June 28. My boyfriend wants me to schedule a Dr.'s appointment for a blood test as soon as possible, but I am wondering when the best time is. (we have tried home tests in the past months, gotten positive results but then my period comes....so we don't want to do at home tests anymore) We have been trying for a few months now and really don't want another let down. It's the 18th today - do you advise I wait until the first day after my expected period to schedule a blood test or would there be enough hormones in my blood to tell if I had the test sometime next week (June 21-25)?
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How did you manage to stumble back upon this? Browsing old favorites?
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I do this every once in a while and still get a good laugh or too. The worst part is when you find something you once found funny, but has been reposted so many times you've gotten annoyed whenever you see it.
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Keith Milow lived and worked in London before moving in 1980 to New York where he now lives. Milow is already represented in the Tate's collection by three earlier works including 'Eightieth Cross' 1978. This latter work is made in shuttered concrete, a material which in its deadened surface contrasts sharply with the reflective bronze employed in 'Cross II'. The purchase of 'Cross II' shows not only that Milow worked in different materials within the series but that the materials themselves can suggest different readings of the meaning of the work. A comparison of the two works suggests the range of formal permutations to which Milow subjected the basic cross shape.
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With free agency and the draft in the rearview mirror and training camp just a couple of months away, we assess the San Francisco 49ers' offseason moves.Best move: Making offense a priority. The 49ers' re-signed receiver Anquan Boldin and kicker Phil Dawson in a free agency in which they signed only two outside veterans. During the draft, they added veteran receiver Stevie Johnson in a trade with the Buffalo Bills, then drafted a tumbling Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde in the second round.


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The xbox looks as follows, just take out the X3 CP and the LCD. IT has the Power/Eject led changed to blue and has a Blue Jewel.
The xbox also has a 60 GB seagate HDD and already has the 'usual' stuff in it. No scratches or anything on it and comes right in the orignal packaging which is untouched. It is like BRAND NEW.
The Geforce Is about 2 weeks old and barely been used
It is overclocked and is running that 300 MHZ core and 425 MHZ memory stable. The orignal Speeds were 250 Core and 317 Memory.
Ill accept Paypal or Cash OR i will also trade for a Radeon 9800 Pro.
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SCRANTON -- State education officials said a Pennsylvania elementary school principal who was fired in 2013 should be rehired with full back pay.
Gwendolyn Damiano was accused of mishandling state tests and failing to evaluate teachers, and was fired by the school board in November.
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¼ cup tahini
3 tablespoon Braggs, nama shoyu, or the like
5 clove garlic
1 cup spinach
1 cup water
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Blend all ingredients. Enjoy.
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I was looking for a lowfat, low cal salad dressing that was NOT a vinaigrette (not a fan) and cobbled this together from several recipes. The consistency is very thin, which may bother some folks, but helps it hit all the nooks and crannies of your salad. If you're not concerned about fat, you might increase the amount of tahini or throw in an avocado or olive oil. This would also work nicely as a marinade for veggies or zucchini pasta.
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i just bought some raw tahini and this recipe sounds like a great way to use some! Thanks so much!
I am going to try this out on my dad - making it creamier with avocado or something. He loves garlic, & I am always looking for ways to give him something healthier than his usual bleu cheese dressing that he loads onto everything.
i just bought some raw tahini and this recipe sounds like a great way to use some! Thanks so much!
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The Charity Commission will organise a seminar to consider the issues around investigative journalism as a potential charitable activity, its chief executive promised yesterday.
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The Charity Commission has added new summary pages to its website that reveal data about the voluntary sector as a whole.
A one-third cut in its funding has forced the Charity Commission to review all its operations. By Sam Younger.
One thing we really do need is leadership in the Charity Commission that is truly and transparently independent from the party in power.
» Charity Commission needs new leadership, says Public Accounts Committee
Opening a statutory inquiry into a charity will be very much a last resort for the newly-slimmed-down Charity Commission and will be reserved for the most serious of cases such as those involving fraud, terrorist activity, or risk to vulnerable beneficiaries.
The Charity Commission intends to focus most of its attention over the next three years on its objectives relating to accountability and compliance, according to its new strategic plan.
MPs from both sides of the House took the Charity Commission to task over its handling of the Atlantic Bridge affair yesterday, with Conservatives accusing the regulator of bias against right-leaning organisations and Labour saying it was not tough enough.
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Gary Oldman's pantheon of film performances include some deliciously over-the-top characters, like his bad, Beethoven-loving cop in 'The Professional,' hideously scarred pimp in 'True Romance' and the maniacal Zorg in 'The Fifth Element.' But it's his quiet, understated role as retired spy George Smiley in his new film 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy' that might get the criminally under-appreciated-by-the-Academy actor his first Oscar nomination. Oldman sat down with Moviefone to discuss the challenge of taking on a role made famous by Alec Guinness and why he needed a dialect coach to play Smiley.
Do you think audiences might be disappointed in a spy movie with no action?
No, I think that's what sets it apart. It's quite refreshing, this approach. We've yet to see what happens. Most people I've spoken to really like the movie, but that one thing that's missing is the audience. But we are coming here on a wave of a very successful opening in the U.K. It was number one for four weeks and it's still there, it's still making money. So it says to me that people want to go and see an adult movie without everything blowing up.
I was reading that you hired a dialect coach because you hadn't played a British character in a while.
Yes, well, you live in America for so long. I haven't really lost my accent, but the sound that you are surrounded by ... my kids are American, and so there's just certain sounds that I make that are not what would you call perfect received pronunciation English. So I just needed a brush-up on my English. Where did you read that?
From a Q&A you did the other night at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica.
I didn't know I talked about that!
So Sirius Black doesn't count as a British character?
No, it's just different sounds that you have to make. And that's sort of very Oxbridge, Whitehall vowels that one has to use. I think it's quite common. Take Sean Penn for example, if he was playing someone from New York, he would have to have a voice coach because he's from Los Angeles. And Toby Jones, he's Scots in this [and he's not in real life] so that was an accent that he was doing.
Did you have any trepidation in taking on a role that's so identified with Alec Guinness?
Yeah. He made it so much his own. Other people have played Smiley but in different guise, different shapes. But Guinness was quite a dragon to slay, just to really get on with it, get him out of ... well, the dragon's in your head, isn't he?
Had you watched the miniseries?
Yeah, I'd seen it in '79 when it was on. I think I remember it better than I do.
But you made a point not to rewatch it before doing the film?
No, I didn't want to be sort of contaminated by it. There's always the danger that it's so fresh in your head that you're doing sort of an impersonation.
Had you ever met Sir Alec?
No, I'd not met him, but my manager used to be a Broadway producer and did maybe two or three or plays with him and knew him quite well. And of course we had access to John le Carré [the original author of 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'], and he told some great stories.
Guinness was very famously not pleased with having made 'Star Wars,' and you're in two of the biggest film franchises of all time. Do you ever feel conflicted about big Hollywood versus "the craft?"
Well, it's sort of perception, isn't it, really? It demands the same commitment from you. Whether you're playing Smiley or whether you're playing Jim Gordon. It's not as highbrow as 'Tinker,' but it takes great technique. Often the challenge of Jim Gordon and characters like that, as in Potter is -- as le Carré says -- you turn the oxen into a bouillon cube. To adapt a book, you have to turn it into something much smaller. A lot of character goes by the wayside and so exposition and plot become character. You find the characters are speaking the plot and that takes a type of skill to be able to pull it off and make the plot character, make it believable and sound like you are speaking like a normal person.
You do it admirably! Would you be up for more Smiley films?
They're talking about doing 'Smiley's People,' which is really just a whisper, but now I hear that they're really very keen to revisit it. And it's a great story. If we got all the team back together, the same creative people, yeah, I'd be up for it.
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