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I know, I haven't posted much lately. It's just that there's not a whole lot going on right now, baseball-wise, and there's been plenty of non-baseball holiday preparations to keep me busy. Oh sure, the off-season signings are starting up, but the addition of Brian Schneider and Placido Polanco to the Phillies' roster is not exactly ground-shaking news.
Schneider will serve as backup to Carlos Ruiz. He's practically a hometown boy, having grown up in the Allentown area. Schneider spent the past two seasons with the Mets, so hopefully he will quickly cleanse himself of all Mets-cooties before Spring Training begins.
Welcome Brian, and good luck to you this year!
Polanco is no stranger to Philly, having played second for the Phils from mid-2002 until mid-2005. He will be replacing Pedro Feliz at third. Though he does not possess the power normally associated with third basemen, he rarely strikes out – over the past five seasons, just once in every 17.5 plate appearances! Second best in the majors over that time span! What a refreshing change that will be from certain other Phillies who will remain nameless.
Welcome back, Placido! I wish you and your amazingly round head good luck this year also!
In more disturbing news, former Phillie fan favorite (or should I say "phan phavorite"?) Chris Coste has crossed over to the dark side, oops, I mean signed with the Mets. Bleh!
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Yesterday, I started thinking about the old Michael Keaton film, "Multiplicity". Keaton's character doesn't have enough time to get everything done, so he finds someone who will clone him. Hilarity ensues, of course, but eventually he realizes that cloning is not the perfect answer he thought it would be.
But what if it could be done? What if, for instance, we could have cloned Cliff Lee during the postseason?
Instead of this four-man rotation:
the Yankees could have faced a rotation of Cliff Lees (let's call them Number 1, Number 2, Number 3, and Number 4).
We could even make a Number 5, to fill out the rotation during the regular season.
But how to do this? I came across this product online:
Cloning Gel. Hmm. Just rub it all over Cliff, and a new Cliff magically grows?
Unfortunately, the tiny print indicates that it is "rooting & propagation gel" and "stimulates root development for all cuttings". The thought of Cliff growing roots seems detrimental, and removal of a "cutting" might not be a good idea either. I guess the cloning idea is just wishful thinking, though I'm sure Jenn wouldn't mind trying to clone Chase Utley by rubbing gel on him.😉
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Schneider and Polanco is a nice first set of steps by the Phillies to fill needed holes with quality guys who will upgrade their spots.
It is always refreshing to hear a veteran player open to moving from his old position and excited about the adventure of relearning a spot he used to play as a utility guy.
The "Hot Corner" should be smoldering in Philly for the next three years.
Now, about the cloning gel. Dang, I was hoping you were going to clone me, but I agree with clooning Cliff Lee. But you might want to also clone Cole Hamels.
He had a bad 2009, but you know that he will come back to form and be the dominating guy he was in 2008 with rest and exercise this off season.
Should be a fun time to wear Phillies gear in 2010.
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First of all, I'm laughing at your "Mets-cooties" line. LOL! And I think Polanco is a really good pickup for the Phillies. But your cloning idea is pure genius. The trouble is that if you guys get your hands on that magic gel, other teams will use it too and we'll all have one-man pitching rotations. How boring!
Renegade – Yes, definitely two solid players added to the roster. Schneider always seemed to be a "Phillie killer" with the Nats and Mets – it'll be nice to have him on our side now! Clone you, hmm? Too much blogging and not enough time? I feel that way too. How many extra Renegades would you like to have?🙂
Jane – You're right, one-man rotations probably would get a little boring. Maybe we could keep the clones locked up somewhere until we needed them, due to injuries or whatnot. Although when Michael Keaton's character tried that, the clones cloned themselves, which didn't turn out so good. I'll have to refine this plan!
But if you had 4 or 5 Lees, there would be no real "rotation"–you would know what to expect every time. And opposing batters, well, if they figured one out they'd figure out them all.
And who would they give the Cy Young award to out of all of them?
Caroline – good point. I hadn't thought about the fact that batters would soon figure them out. As you can see, my cloning plan still has a lot of kinks to be worked out!🙂
Ha, ha….yeah, pass the gel! Got a few good men I'd like to clone :O)
LOL Sue! You must dislike the Mets as much as we Dodger fans disklike the Giants yuck!
Maybe I'll to read the Stephen King's book you were reading. I am almost done with the 4th book of the Twilight series. I am seeing vampires everywhere!
Juan Castro is a nice guy. I hope it works out for both the Phillies and him. I'll miss his at bat music.
Cloning Gel? LOVE IT!!! Hmmm…I could use some of that stuff this time of year….😉
Jenn and Julia – we could certainly have some fun with cloning gel, couldn't we?😉
Emma – I haven't read any of the Twilight books, maybe I'll have to check them out. What is Castro's at-bat music? I guess I don't really notice usually, I couldn't tell you what any of the Phils' at-bat music is (well, maybe Chase Utley's, I think it's a Led Zeppelin song).
Cliff Lee.. I remember the beating he gave us. I'd like to clone a few of our players… and some from a few years back.
So you'll be without "Happy Peter", aka, "Pedro Feliz"? Oh well, sad day.😉
Make sure the clones do not clone themselves, though, like Michael Keaton in "Multiplicity"–you don't want to end up with a half-wit!😉
Emily – yeah, postseason Cliff was pretty darn amazing. Which players would you clone?
Greg – I wonder if Placido Polanco translates into anything in English? And no "clones of clones", either – as one of the clones said "you know how a copy of a copy is never as sharp as the original" (or something like that anyway).
Sue, I'm not aware of Polanco having a meaning (many last names do) but Placido means what it sounds like: Placid, calm, tranquil. Think Lake Placid, of the 1980 Winter Games.😉
I don't comment much, esp. during the season, but I enjoy reading your blog, Sue. Take care.
Thanks Greg! It's always nice to know people are reading my ramblings, and enjoying them!


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One woman even had drygoods stored inside her hollow doors. But....I have been sticking back water, cause you never know what might happen. I keep thinking I`ll store some staples, but just never get around to it. There may not be an apocalypse, but other things can go wrong. I just can`t see myself going overboard, like in those shows you watched, but still, it doesn`t hurt to be prepared for something happening...a little food, first-aid kit, water, ect. btw/we do have a 9mm, but I`d like to have a small shotgun to go with it. But if it got to where you had to shoot people coming to your area, it`d probably already be too late in the game to plan on having a long existence. You`d probably just be prolonging the inevitable.bobprin posted:12/15/2013 10:36:58 AM Well one guy had 2000 packs of ramen noodles and a couple hundred gallons of water. He would have to abandon that if he had to relocate. I would have to say a person would just have to be flexable and be able to deal with whatever situation arose. Having children would be hard because they would have to be quiet and remain still. That is very hard for kids to do. I wouldn't last long as I take several prescriptions per day. Once they run out unless I'm lucky .....breeld posted:12/16/2013 8:00:25 AM It`s scary to think what "might" happen. Hope we never have to find out. Living in the city, it probably wouldn`t matter too much if you have food saved up. You probably wouldn`t live long enough to eat it. Neighbors would probably get it, because it would be all about self-preservation. Neighbors don`t come together like they used to. Heck, I don`t even know any of my neighbors, except for my sons who live next door, and an old lady up the street. I have to admit, tho, I have considered what may happen if something apocalyptic occured, and all I know to do would be to get all my family together at my house. bobprin posted:12/16/2013 8:46:15 AM Good, because it would be bewildering at first. Good information would be a valuable thing. We all know how the rumor mill works. There would be no reason to panic at first unless you could see a mushroom cloud or zombies staggering around. I remember a long power outage a few years back. I was in wyoming when I first heard of it. The phones still worked and alot of places had generators. Mary was inconvienced at worst and it never affected me. Long term though it would be bad for the cities. A pandemic would be a total different matter.daymoon posted:12/17/2013 8:54:40 AM I can't deny it,,,,, I have quite a few unconventional weapons in case of a zombie apocolypse. we even have a contingency plan set up to meet at an old abandoned house outside of town. I havent bothered to keep a bunch of food stockpiled though because I have teenagers... those things eat everything in their path LOL! but I do have seeds and know quite a bit of survival tactics such as how to tan and preserve furs and leather, gardening ect ect... Honestly though I love at ground zero for a nuclear war. so I don't actually believe anyone in my area would survive the initial blast of a major disaster.KatSin13 posted:12/17/2013 10:31:17 AM good advice to you humans would be get canned foods they last longer and watch that show on travel channel called wild man or read survival books and get weapons that are easy to carry and not too big or bulky if worried about the enivetible upcoming appocalypsebobprin posted:12/17/2013 11:39:38 AM The one thing that is a very real threat here in the forest would be refugees. Desperate, hungry people with no destination. Even if martial law was declared the soliders and police would be horribly out numbered. The katrina disaster is a good example. One area, it took five days to get water there. They could not supress crime even in that stadium. Now, multiply that by 1600 cities times how many suburbs times how many small towns? People are gonna die. Daymoons son could catch a fish, there would be a hundred people there to take it from him. You load your kids in the car and take off, where are you gonna go? There are no safe places. The highways will become deadly parking lots. You got a gun, how many people can you shoot? What about tomorrow? There will be no help coming. The soliders and police will be overwhelmed and will soon go to protect their own families. Survival will be minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day. I pray this won't happen but just look at the world right now.breeld posted:12/18/2013 6:58:17 AM Ok, bobprin-now you`ve got me to thinkin`. lol Ok, I guess I need to watch a few of those shows to see how to be better prepared. A few jugs of water just ain`t gonna suffice, huh? Daymoon-where`d you learn all those survival tactics? And where is ground zero? I live right next to Ft. Benning, Ga., but I don`t think they`d be much in the way of protection.bobprin posted:12/18/2013 7:49:15 AM I did a part of my military training at ft benning. The gov, when they realize they cannot control the situation will hole up and wait until things calm down. It would take about 90 days for resourses and people to run out. Their main job is continuity of government not protection of the people, the same as law enforcement. They must survive to do their jobs. Hence all these underground roads, bunkers, secret installations, etc. Look at the past. The watts riots, the police kept out of the area. The rodney king riots, the police stayed out of the area. Actually, the best strategy would be to avoid all the crap if its possible. Yep, they got a plan and your well being is not part of it.breeld posted:12/19/2013 10:19:50 AM Well, dayum! So much for protection, huh! But, you`re right. We`d all be on our own. Horrible thought.bobprin posted:12/19/2013 10:55:01 AM What would be wierd is all these people who wish it would happen so that there would be no law and they would be free to run amok. People with dark fantasys of looting, shooting, raping, etc. They are sane enough to keep it in check now but would relish the chance to maraud. The eldery would not stand much of a chance, prison populations would be locked down and gassed. Very scary.Jaxerback posted:12/20/2013 11:51:20 PM I hate to say it..but..it is the American way...bobprin posted:12/21/2013 2:27:35 AM I would think it would be the same everywhere. People would try and band together but would need resourses, luck, and a clever leader to last long. Ireland, or any island is a natural place to defend. Of course being isolated myself for the most part I don't know how the rest of the world would react. It's nice to hear from you again Jaxerback. I so look forward to your comments.daymoon posted:1/6/2014 4:14:08 PM In Reply To:breeld posted:12/18/2013 6:58:17 AM Ok, bobprin-now you`ve got me to thinkin`. lol Ok, I guess I need to watch a few of those shows to see how to be better prepared. A few jugs of water just ain`t gonna suffice, huh? Daymoon-where`d you learn all those survival tactics? And where is ground zero? I live right next to Ft. Benning, Ga., but I don`t think they`d be much in the way of protection.yeah I'm back baby!!!! I learned most of what I know from rednecks. and ground zero, why the pipeling crossroads of the world :) if someone wanted to hit the worlds oil supply and hit it hard they would nail the switching station located there. ALL of the countries crude supplies go through that switching station. For reasons I would rather not discuss I believe that is where world war three will begin. At least the physical part of it that isnt decided by some asshole safely behind a desk ordering others to their deaths while he hasnt got a clue or a care in the world.daymoon posted:1/6/2014 4:17:41 PM In Reply To:bobprin posted:12/19/2013 10:55:01 AM What would be wierd is all these people who wish it would happen so that there would be no law and they would be free to run amok. People with dark fantasys of looting, shooting, raping, etc. They are sane enough to keep it in check now but would relish the chance to maraud. The eldery would not stand much of a chance, prison populations would be locked down and gassed. Very scary.I just dont get all the doomsday religions wishing for armageddon :( especially the ones who love to knock on my door believing only a certain number of folks will get in and they are actualy trying to meet that goal! it seems to me they should stop and think while they are recruiting lol what if I behave better and knock one of them off the list..... Please log in or become a member to add a post.


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It was a pleasure to stay there. The room is exactly as nice and beautiful and clean as described and as you can see in the pictures. The location is perfectly in the city centre but the house is still calm and quiet in a nice neighbourhood. I would love to come back again with more time!
David´s room is a wonderful place to stay. It´s very clean, the bed is real comfortable and the location is as central as it could be. So altogether I would recommend it to everyone, who is going to do a short trip to the beautiful city Amsterdam!
Our room was pretty good and very spacious. We loved the central location in the red light district, only a few minutes away from the central station. Nonetheless was it quiet in the night and we slept very well in the bed.
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It was my first experience in a b&b and it was perfect. David is very kind and quite. The room is very comfortable and clean. The b&b is located in a nice place. It was all perfect. The only thing for which I was a little disappointed was the view from the window that wasn't looking the canal (as the photo in the ad), but the back of the house. I don't know if it was my fault or if David could be more clear, saying that only one room had a view on the canal. despite this, If I return to Amsterdam will be my first choice.
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LIBERTY, NY — Developer Louis Cappelli, who has proposed building various casino resorts over the years, has announced a deal with Foxwoods and Muss Development regarding the former Grossinger's Hotel property, which Capelli owns through his company Sullivan Resorts.
The agreement stipulates that if Muss/Foxwoods is selected to build a casino on land next to the former resort, their guests will be able to use the existing entrance to the resort, the golf course and the lake.
Cappelli would still pursue building townhouses on the Grossingers property he owns, but without a casino. In a statement, Cappelli said, "Working together with Foxwoods Catskills, LLC, we have come to an agreement that will allow us to develop the two parcels of this magnificent 1,200-acre site in a complimentary way, and not in competition with one another. This agreement will provide a better experience for future homeowners and resort casino visitors, and it will enable us to maximize economic benefits for Liberty, and to create thousands of jobs for residents of Sullivan and Delaware counties."
"Joining Sullivan Resorts helps us to create a truly world-class experience for our visitors," said Foxwoods CEO Scott Butera. "Now, not only will we have the resort situated to take advantage of the most scenic views, we'll have the best possible access to the site and full use of the Big G golf course and Grossinger's Lake, which our visitors will enjoy."
Representatives of Muss and Foxwoods will be appearing before a joint meeting of the Liberty town board, the town planning board, and Village of Liberty board and the village planning board on February 10, at 7 p.m. at the Liberty High School auditorium to present their "sketch plan" to the boards.
As to other casino plans, Cappelli has said that he is still pursuing building a casino on the bit of land he owns at the former Concord Hotel property in Kiamesha Lake.
Empire Resorts, which operates Monticello Raceway, has teamed up with EPR Properties, which owns the lion's share of the former Concord Hotel, and they will be vying for a license for a casino to be operated there.
Claremont Partners and its chief executive Michael R. Treanor will be applying to open a casino at the site of the long-shuttered Nevele Hotel near Ellenville in Ulster County.
The locations for the casino will be chosen by a siting board, the members of which will be chosen by the New York State Gaming Commission. The appointed members are expected to be named any day.


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Richard Childress Receives Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from UNOH
May 16, 2013
WELCOME, N.C. (May 16, 2013) – In a ceremony held at Sapona Ridge Country Club in Lexington, NC, legendary NASCAR team owner Richard Childress received an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the University of Northwestern Ohio (UNOH) on Wednesday, May 15.
With more than 100 people in attendance, including his wife Judy, daughter Tina Dillon, son-in-law Mike Dillon, and grandsons Austin and Ty Dillon, the 14-time championship race team owner was bestowed the honor by Dr. Jeffrey Jarvis, president of UNOH.
Dr. Jarvis presented the degree based on Childress' achievements in the high performance/motorsports industry, his commitment to assist in the school's goal of achieving educational excellence and his lifetime achievements in the field of auto racing.
"Obviously, Dr. Childress is an icon in all of motorsports," said Steve Farmer, vice president of corporate development for UNOH. "We are recognizing him for his accomplishments on and off the track, what he has done for all of motorsports and the great relationship we have with Dr. Childress and RCR.
"He is very deserving of this honorary degree. This is a relationship we want to see continue for many years. When it comes to people like Richard Childress, he is second to none."
During the presentation, his many racing achievements, successful business ventures and commitment to various charitable causes were named off. They included his six NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championships, five NASCAR Nationwide Series driver and owner championships and two Camping World Truck Series championships.
His work with the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma, the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation and numerous outdoors conservation causes, were among other accomplishments mentioned. Childress was also recognized for his success with Childress Vineyards, Yadkin River Angus Farm and Sapona Ridge Country Club and his race team, RCR.
"This is a great honor to receive this honorary degree from UNOH," Childress said. "I would like to thank everyone in racing, the vineyard and CIPT for being part of this, too.
"I can't thank the people from UNOH enough for all they've done with their motorsports programs. They have changed the lives of so many young people's lives and careers with what they teach at their fine school.
"I have had many great moments in my life, but this one ranks right up there as one of the highest honors I have ever received."
About UNOH
The University of Northwestern Ohio is an entrepreneurial, not-for-profit, university founded in 1920. There are five colleges within the university: The College of Applied Technologies, College of Business, College of Occupational Professions, College of Health Professions, and the Graduate College. UNOH has taught students from all 50 states and 16 foreign countries, and currently has more than 4500 students enrolled from 36 states and 6 foreign countries. UNOH offers more than 60 different programs of study including Master's, Baccalaureate, Associate, and Diploma programs. The University is situated on a 200+ acre campus and is in the midst of a 10-year expansion plan that includes new apartment-style dormitories and a new academic building that will house Health and IT classrooms along with a new library, student learning center and food services. The University of Northwestern Ohio also offers a variety of athletics including Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's & Women's Tennis, Men's & Women's Golf, Women's Volleyball, Men's and Women's Bowling, Men's Baseball, Men's Soccer and six Co-Ed Motorsports teams. The University of Northwestern Ohio has an impact of more than $250 million on the local economy. Limaland Motorsports Park, which is owned by UNOH, has an additional $15 million impact.
About Richard Childress Racing:
Richard Childress Racing (www.rcrracing.com) has earned more than 200 victories and 14 championships, including six in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with the legendary Dale Earnhardt. RCR was the first organization to win championships in the Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. Its 2013 Sprint Cup Series lineup includes Paul Menard (No. 27 Menards Chevrolet), Kevin Harvick (No. 29 Budweiser/Jimmy John's/Rheem Chevrolet) and Jeff Burton (No. 31 Caterpillar/Cheerios Chevrolet). Its Nationwide Series program includes Brian Scott (No. 2 Shore Lodge/Armour Vienna Sausage/Fast Fixin'/Charter/Husky Liners Chevrolet), 2012 Nationwide Series rookie of the year Austin Dillon (No. 3 AdvoCare Chevrolet) and an all-star driver lineup on the No. 33 Menards/Rheem/WESCO/Armour Vienna Sausage/Hunt Brothers Pizza/Fast Fixin' Chevrolet team. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series program features 2012 Camping World Truck Series rookie of the year Ty Dillon (No. 3 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet) and Brendan Gaughan (No. 62 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet).


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Cantu is bringing the class back at the end of July, and women who will be 18 years old or more by July 31 will be eligible to attend.
Cantu said the deadline for signing up for the course will be July 24, and he will accept a maximum of 30 students.
Women interested in taking the course should contact Cantu at 358-8100 or Civilian Police Academy volunteer Sandra Hernandez at 318-3233 to sign up for the class.
The sessions will run five weeks, from 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays at the Police Training Center at 608 W. Milam St.
Classes will begin on July 31 and continue through Aug. 28.
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The assistant chief studied a number of disciplines in martial arts from 1990 until 2000, and he has been the self-defense instructor for the Beeville Police Department since 2000.
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The seasoned officer has taught a number of women in the community the same tactics and strategies for self-defense over the years.
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Any Given Sunday
Although Sunday afternoon may be the domain of sports fanatics, Sunday morning holds the same mystique for fans of the political arena. The one true king, Tim Russert, is no longer with us, but his spirit lives on in the princelings that sprung up around him. However, just like fierce competition brings out the best in two opposing teams, the Sunday morning news shows are only as good as the discussion between the host and his guest.
In that respect, this past weekend brought us an epic showdown in the Sunday morning news show realm.
The piece is long. It's 24 minutes long, in fact, but it's worth watching every moment. Here's a small taste:
Sure, there are no big plays, no cheerleaders but there are moments in the interview that are the intellectual equivalent of a bone-jarring tackle or tape-measure home run. It's why I look forward to Sundays.
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#158041 - 03/29/06 08:23 PM Jam Arsa Mentvla Frigesco
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Loc: Mt Meru
Ergo merda stercissima atque micturio hominium sum.
Hyokheutes Mesembrinos. 1369. Homunculus humilis atque anserculus.
#158042 - 04/01/06 06:50 PM So what's your point?
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Registered: 08/06/01
Posts: 6940
Loc: Worcester, MA
That's something like "Therefore the foulest excrement and urine am I" ?
Is there a context we should be made aware of?
#158043 - 04/02/06 02:01 PM Re: a point
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Not quite sure if there is any context, but shouldn't stercissima be stercorissima? Latin stercus, (stercoris, 'dung'), is a third declension neuter noun, but I guess by a stretch and in a pinch, it could be adjectivified._________________________
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#158044 - 04/02/06 02:03 PM Re: a point
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> shouldn't stercissima be stercorissima?
if you don't know..._________________________
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#158045 - 04/02/06 03:47 PM Re: a point
Registered: 03/14/01
Posts: 2379
Loc: New York City
This is all very interesting. What does it mean?
Just Another Effin' Lack-Latin
Edited by inselpeter (04/02/06 03:48 PM)
#158046 - 04/24/06 11:05 AM Re: Jam Arsa Mentvla Frigesco
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#158047 - 04/24/06 11:56 AM Re: Jam Arsa Mentvla Frigesco
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As near as I can make it out.
Jam Arsa Mentvla Frigesco
Now I am chilled by a burning/flaming membrum virile.
But JAMF is also a well-known acronym, q.v.
Ergo merda stercissima atque micturio hominium sum.
Which, as I wrote earlier, should be:
Ergo merda stercorissima atque micturio hominium sum.
Therefore I am the filthiest dung and the urine of men.
Seems to be a play on Man is the measure of all things.
Hyokheutes Mesembrinos. 1369. Homunculus humilis atque anserculus.
This one took me a while, but it seems to be:
Greek huos 'pig, hog' + ?? okheutes 'lewd person, lecher'. And mesembrinos 'belonging to noontide; southern'. Lowly, little man and the gosling.
I was hoping Varaha would give us his translation, but he seems a tad shy._________________________
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WATERLOO Waterloo Lutheran Seminary will dedicate a new Peace Garden Nov. 2, featuring a labyrinth, a peace pole, a plaque, and a tree celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
The Peace Garden will be dedicated with the help of Bishop Michael Pryse of the Eastern Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada, Bishop Mark McDonald, Indigenous Bishop of the Anglican Church of Canada, and Kitchener-Waterloo Member of Parliament Peter Braid. Prayers of peace will be offered from various faith traditions.
We hope this Peace Garden might symbolize the commitment of people of all faiths to the building of peace, said David Pfrimmer, principal-dean of the Seminary. And we hope people will accept our invitation to come, meditate, reflect, and to walk the way on peace, by walking the labyrinth in the garden.
The creation of the garden coincides with the creation of a new undergraduate program offered at the Seminary, Christian Studies and Global Citizenship. Braid will offer thoughts on what faith contributes to the idea of global citizenship in our time.
The labyrinth is a key feature of the garden. People often walk labyrinths for inner peace, said Debbie Lou Ludolph, event organizer and dean of the Chapel.
The peace pole is inscribed with the saying, May peace prevail on Earth in eight languages including, Mohawk, English, French, Arabic, Chinese, German, Hebrew and Spanish. The plaque remembers all those who have contributed to the Seminary community in the past.
Also in the garden is a Greenspire Linden tree, which was planted to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, which will be celebrated in 2017. It is the twin to a tree planted by the Seminary in a Luthergarten (Luther garden) in Wittenburg, Germany the city where the Reformation began in 1517.
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Stores are going local, and searching for those who are growing local.
Wal-Mart recently announced plans to double its sales of fresh produce from local farms in U.S. stores over the next five years, bringing the total to 9 percent by 2015.
The amount is higher than some area merchants, but still trails others
Tiffany Moffatt, a regional corporate affairs director for Wal-Mart, said the chain will consider in-state farmers to be "locally-grown produce" for Clovis and Portales locations.
"Specifically for New Mexico this month," Moffatt said, "we're sourcing pumpkins, iceberg lettuce, green cabbage and red chili peppers."
Wal-Mart typically does not share its sales figures, Moffatt said.
Randy Stansell, owner and operator of Stansell's Thriftway, said he didn't have a percentage of how much of his store's produce was grown locally, but it wasn't much. Most of it comes through their warehouse's produce department.
"I know (they buy) all they can as close to home as they can get it, but there's not that big of a supply around anymore. There aren't a lot of commercial packers around the area."
Tim Russell, manager of Russell's Super Save in Portales, estimated his store has about 15 percent locally-grown produce.
"You've got quite a few people that grow local produce," Russell said. "One of the disadvantages is they usually don't grow enough to stock a supermarket. Buying bits and pieces from different vendors is tough."
One of Wal-Mart's motivations for buying locally is to cut on the costs of transporting merchandise, and Russell said smaller farmers aren't much more expensive than giant warehouses.
"They're pretty competitive. Our office won't let us buy produce that is higher from a vendor than it may from a warehouse."
If local produce costs around 5 percent more, Russell said, there isn't too much difficulty justifying the purchase. But the parent offices usually won't consider increases of 20-30 percent or more.
Stansell and Russell both said they stock local squash in season, and Russell said other popular locally-grown foods include watermelon, cantaloupe and jalapenos.


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Jorge Heine's latest book launch in New York City
Jul 12/13
Jorge Heine's Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy (co-edited with Andrew Cooper and Ramesh Thakur) New York City launch took place at the Americas Society, on Park Avenue, on 26 June. Before an audience of 100, including diplomats, academics and business people, the book was presented by Heraldo Muňoz, a UN Assistant Secretary General; Richard Feinberg, from the University of California, San Diego; Andrew Cooper and Jorge, in a panel chaired by Christopher Sabatini, policy director for the Americas Society.
This was the 10th international launch (in eight countries and four continents) of the OHMD since its publication last April. Upcoming launches include one in Mexico City on 22 July, at the Foreign Ministry, where it will be presented by Foreign Minister José Antonio Meade, and in Buenos Aires, on August 26, at the Argentine Council on Foreign Relations.
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As Apple Prepares to Report, Microsoft Story Still Pathetic
Positive media reaction to the prospects of this deal starts from several faulty premises:Steve Ballmer has a formidable long-term vision for Microsoft He can actually execute this vision and Somehow, it's acceptable to insinuate that we can hold Dell responsible for Microsoft's hideous performance, outside of Xbox and the blind resigning of Windows licensing deals, over the last five years.
But John Don't Call Me Radek Dvorak's article takes the cake for comfortably numb living in an alternate reality. Granted, it was in PC World , but still, even those guys should know the score.
Dvorak presents his case as if there's nothing wrong. Like there was just some sort of setback or obstacle -- the type of "misstep" Reed Hastings made with Qwikster at Netflix (NFLX) -- Ballmer and Microsoft need to overcome. And Dell provides the answer -- picked out of the ether by some director or maybe the CEO himself -- to this benign riddle.
Here's the CliffsNotes of Dvorak's take culled straight from his article:
My readers know my thesis about the future of Microsoft and that future is hardware. The Surface tablet is only the beginning . . . As a part owner of Dell, the company would not have to worry about Dell getting irked by the channel conflict. It's a dream come true for both companies.
Sounds like it's straight from a Saturday Night Live sketch. But it gets better.
Dvorak makes the same argument I hammered this morning, that Dell's ineptitude has been holding Microsoft back. It's not Microsoft's fault that it stinks, it's its "channel" partners. If Microsoft only had control over it's entire ecosystem -- you know like Apple (AAPL) -- everything would be so much different. That's all. Just a simple logistical problem that, all of a sudden, about a decade too late, Microsoft can fix in a flash by (hold your laughter) taking kind of, sort of control over a newly private Dell.
Really, it keeps getting better.
This is all part of the Microsoft grand strategy of rolling out retail operations across the world to sell branded Microsoft products in much the same way as Apple Stores . . . In the future you'll be shopping at the Apple Store and the Microsoft Store and that will be that. At least until a better idea comes along.
With all due respect, is he stoned? Grand strategy . In the future we'll have two choices -- the Apple Store and the Microsoft Store (though I would not capitalize the 'S' in 'store" just yet after Microsoft's name). As far as I'm concerned, given the company's performance, it ain't proper.


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Russia extends its embargo on European products until the end of 2017
Moscow has decided to extend the embargo established on imports of agricultural products from EU member states and other western countries until the end of 2017, as announced Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.
«Our manufacturers have asked us on multiple occasions to maintain the food product embargo from countries that have introduced sanctions against Russia. I would like to say that I have given the order to extend the embargo not for a year, but until the end of 2017,» – Medvedev announced during his meeting with members of Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.
He added that a document detailing this decision will be compiled and submitted to President Vladimir Putin. The government will also develop appropriate decisions.
«Thereby those who work in the agricultural business will be provided with a broader horizon to plan their investments, which is something they have asked us multiple times. Big and relatively small agricultural companies will be able to take into consideration the broader outlook,» – added Medvedev.
On 7 August 2014 Russia established an embargo on agricultural products from USA, EU, Australia, Norway and Canada. In 2015 this embargo was extended until 5 August 2016. On 13 August Russia applied the embargo to Albania, Montenegro, Iceland and Lichtenstein. On 1 January 2016 Ukraine was added to the list of countries under Russian embargo.
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Survey: Estonia leads Baltics in drug use
The consumption of most popular illegal psychoactive substances in Estonia is higher than in Latvia and Lithuania, found researchers, who compiled the European Drug Report 2016.
Meteorologists expect unstable weather conditions in Latvia this week
The beginning of the week for Latvia will pass with varied weather. On Monday, 5 December, west and south-west winds will carry warmer masses of air to Latvia. Because of that, maximum air temperature will reach +2° C… +7° C. Snow and wet snow will be gradually replaced with rain.
Week in Lithuania. Lithuania set to step up defence ties with the United States
Lithuania is set to step up defence ties with the United States by signing the first bilateral cooperation agreement.
Economic Diary of Latvia. To tempt Brexit defectors
Latvia had the slowest growth of GDP among Baltic States in Q3 2016, according to the latest data from the Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia. Nevertheless, this does not seem to prevent Prime Minister Maris Kucinskis from hoping for GDP growth of 4-5% a year in the future.
Following an investment of 3.3 million, K-rauta becomes K Senukai
On Friday, 2 December, Baltics' largest construction, repair and household goods store network Kesko Senukai opened its first new concept shopping centre K Senukai in Riga, Lucavsalas Street. This venture cost the company EUR 3.3 million.
Saeima deputies allocated record-large amount of money for «friend projects»
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Income from foreign travellers in Latvia declines
In Q3 2016, Latvia's current account had a surplus of EUR 93.4 million or 1.5% of GDP, notes Bank of Latvia economist Linda Vecgaile.
airBaltic to sell Boeing 737 after replacing them with Bombardier CS300
Latvian national airBaltic airline intends to gradually update its fleet with Bombardier CS300 aircraft. The airline plans to sell its owned Boeing 737, says Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic.
Numbers of active voters in Latvia continue to decline before next year's elections
47% of Latvian vote-ready citizens plan to take part in next year's municipal elections, according to results of a survey carried out by SKDS following a request from the Central Election Commission in November.
BATL: transit industry's potential is enormous, but not used to its fullest
Baltic Association – Transport and Logistics is satisfied that real and constructive work has commenced in cooperation with LDz Logistics and Transport and Communications Institute on Latvia's transport and logistics, including the development of a strategy for the transit industry.
Ominous milestone: one-millionth Lithuanian to leave soon
The statisticians claim that, every day, 120 Lithuanians hop onto Scandinavia and Western Europe-bound planes in search of a better life. This month, Lithuania is likely to reach an ominous and heart-wrenching milestone with the country's émigré number expected to go over one million. To calm down the naysayers, the estimate is unofficial.
Snowy weekends expected in Latvia
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Three European cities plan to ban diesel cars
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French President Hollande refuses to run for re-election
France's President François Hollande has unexpectedly announced that he would not run for re-election to the post.
Several hundred Estonian reserve soldiers summoned to unexpected drills
The cabinet of ministers of Estonia ordered on December 1 to hold snap military drills to test the ability of reserve troops to reach combat readiness in 24 hours.
Freight turnover and freight traffic declines at ports
Compared to Q3 2015, the volume of freights carried by land and pipeline transport has decreased by 1.8 million tonnes or 5.5 % in Q3 2016. The most notable drop in the volume of freights carried was recorded in rail transport – of 2.3 million tonnes or 18.9 %.
EU 2017 budget to provide the most support to youth and growth initiatives
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Vejonis picks Kalnins as candidate for NAF commander
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Europol releases its Christmas calendar of EU's most wanted criminals
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Expert: Latvia's real estate market is sick
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Prime Minister: Latvia's economic growth is not as fast as it was expected in 2015
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Estonia's coalition distances itself from charges against ruling party
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Linda @ 2016-11-29 21:17:31
what a lot of tripe you've written. The Baltics WELCOME the USA and NATO. Indeed the Baltics clamoured to be let into NATO in 2000s and got their fervent wishes. It's Russia we NOT want.
Linda @ 2016-11-29 21:13:55
Ilmars @ 2016-11-29 09:42:07
It looks like the Russian propaganda troll unit is starting up again. Thr reason for the deployment of Nato forces in the Baltic states is a direct result of the Russian invasion of Crimea, and its subsequent military intervention in the Ukraine. If Russia doesnt want Nato forces on its doorstep then the solution is simple - dont go around invading peaceful nearby countries.
Taavi @ 2016-11-28 22:20:47
This news is wrong. Taxify is gonna rent private cars, not taxis.
Richard Mayson @ 2016-11-28 22:03:45
This Minister doesn't demonstrate a realistic grasp of international affairs and especially how the Baltic states are being callously used by the USA and its European instrument, NATO, to unnecessarily raise tension levels by the installation of NATO troops in Latvia, and missiles in adjacent states and perhaps even the Baltic states in the near future. To expect that Russia will not see this upping of military pressure right on Russia's borders as extreme and dangerous to its own security, when the USA almost started a third world nuclear war in the sixties over similar things happening by Russia in Cuba, show political and diplomatic immaturity by the Baltic's, with potentially disastrous consequences.


text: Welcome to the Universe in which the apocalypse didn't happen 12>0x6a656666 posted:12/21/2012 9:59:29 AM Gotta love Schrodinger's Cat. Saved our asses yet again.Wereparadox posted:12/21/2012 12:02:20 PM Wrong!!! At least for now. 6:11pm est or 11:11pm ut. 12-21-12. But no earth shattering events... yet.0x6a656666 posted:12/21/2012 12:11:25 PM Well, we also have the 'It might actually be December 23rd' prediction left. Fortunately, the universe requires an observer. Otherwise, gamma ray blasts would have probably knocked us out a long time ago.spooky1 posted:12/21/2012 4:45:04 PM Yep, still here. What ru gonna do- HALincolnGenghis posted:12/21/2012 6:06:33 PM I am thinking to myself .... Hmmm.... what would be the best way to celebrate this close brush the world had with death and also cheer things up for christmas? I knew it would have to be something real special. So from parts unknown, I give you the uncomparable artistic stylings of the great Tonetta. :) bobprin posted:12/21/2012 8:11:33 PM Good gravy, I survived the end of the world for that???Jaxerback posted:12/21/2012 9:22:21 PM Dear Lincoln, congratulations,you have sunk to a new low even by your sick standards. I managed to endure about twenty seconds of the offending footage before violently vomiting on our new kitten.Neither the kitten or myself will ever truly get over this horrifying experience. Thank you for the nightmares. Jaxerback. P.S. I will have my revenge..;-))Jaxerback posted:12/21/2012 9:27:10 PM Is Tonetta from San Diego by any chance???LincolnGenghis posted:12/21/2012 9:34:57 PM That was actually proof I found that garys six fingered san diego aliens do exist. Hes hiding his hands so you can't see the sixth digit but gary will tell you its there. If you can't expect the most depraved things out of lincoln then wheres the fun. Glad you enjoyed it. After first coming across the thing today I have been spontaineously laughing every time I think about it. Come on Gary is that one of the Aliens or not? Jaxerback posted:12/21/2012 10:38:07 PM The ad before this song is cool... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBmueYJ0VhAWereparadox posted:12/21/2012 10:40:15 PM 2 things... A. That was one of the greatest things I've seen in awhile. And B I now know your secret lincoln and no we don't want to hire you. You can hide your face but we know its you. P.s. you need to get some sun.Jaxerback posted:12/21/2012 10:42:10 PM Just to cleanse my brain...might need a total frontal lobotomy to remove your crap though..;-)LincolnGenghis posted:12/21/2012 10:49:38 PM You will never be able to erase it. LoL LincolnGenghis posted:12/21/2012 10:56:36 PM Wereparadox I wish I came up with something That disturbingly funny. I would claim ownership if I Did. :) Omg could you imagine hiring that Guy secretly to host a black tie dinner. Holy Shit the looks on peoples faces would have Me laughing for a month.Jaxerback posted:12/21/2012 10:58:05 PM Erase this.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH1XGdu-hzQJaxerback posted:12/21/2012 11:03:03 PM oppa genga style!! Jaxerback posted:12/21/2012 11:10:18 PM I have heard this song played loudly every night for the last 3 months..as I am a wedding co ordinator..please help !! LincolnGenghis posted:12/21/2012 11:56:53 PM I figured Jaxer would be in the mood for more tonetta. Enjoy Jaxer. LOL malachi the prophet posted:12/22/2012 12:17:26 AM why do you keep calling LADY GA GA =tonetta anyway =6 fingered aliens are real ,not saying they are around ,but the came from a line of maya elders. namely "lord pacal votan" -writer of the calender wiki/ g mother (Yohl ik'nal)(mother- IX sak k'ku') (pacal votan) son (kinich janaab pacal) they where 14 feet tall and had 24 fingers and toes = " 6 fingers (there noses start high on for-head) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ bible from torah - 1st chronicals "starts out the sons of noah" = no time to grunt or groan names of the lord. after 12 talks about the gadites "mighty men" says david sent the mighty men to destroy the 2 warriors with 24 fingers/and toes =then to fight the loin like men from moab =another alien race also rev 4-7 like a lion/eagle/ox and like a man (ac-kan)=24 fingers & toes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ antichrist - will come with 6 fingers -a square fore-head and a high nose -called mahdiLincolnGenghis posted:12/22/2012 12:26:43 AM I heard that Pacal Votan was a hairdresser that worked for Vidal Sassoon. Did he predict split ends for the earth. Please log in or become a member to add a post.


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Photos of Jack Swagger's wife, Catelina White Hager
Nice. Who is Jack Swagger, and why should I care?
He is a wrestler in the WWE
he is the one who fucked this babe and we the dreams only LOL
If you didn't care you wouldn't have been here looking.
we the bonzo we the bonzo
did he know she was a porn star
In words of the great Ron Simmons "DAMN!!"
Jack Swagger's cool points just sky rocketed.
We the people would like to tap that
most of "we" have – lol – there's a sex tape to prove it! LOL
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Tiger track teams preparing for season
The Elkins High School track team will open the season Tuesday at a meet Buckhannon-Upshur.
The EHS boys will field a young squad with some experience this spring.
The Tigers return a pair of distance runners – junior Austin?Hamrick and sophomore Matt Wallace.
Both will see time in the 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs, along with the 4×400 and 4×800 relays.
"They've been quite diligent in their off- season training," Elkins coach Matt Lewis said of the duo. "I believe it will show early in the season and transfer over once regionals and the state meet approach.
"Austin and Matt are quite talented and that type of athletes who will fight for every position."
Also returning will be junior Remington Knight, who will be doing the middle distance races.
"Remington spent last year sidelined by an injury, but is back to top form," Lewis said. "I'm expecting big things from him this season."
Junior Tanner Heckel will also look to contribute in the middle distances races for the Tigers.
Junior Tyler Vestal and sophomore Daniel Crawford will led the way in the sprints for the Tigers.
Both will also be competing in the long jump, while Vestal will be entered in the high jump.
Senior captain Nate Simons will lead the way in the pole vault for his fourth season.
He could also see time in the 4×400 and 4×800 relays.
"Nate has a strong desire to qualify for the state meet in his final season," Lewis said. "So we'll definitely be counting on his leadership throughout the season."
Junior Michael Beckwith returns to lead in the field events.
Sophomores Nick?Dillon, Jerrick Reams and freshmen Brant Hyre also look to compete in the field events as well.
"The weather has hampered us a little bit in the early going, but it's the same for track teams across West Virginia," Lewis said. "We're a little tight in numbers, but the quality is incredible on the guys squad."
The Lady Tigers return one state qualifier from last season in sophomore Kathlyne Simmons, as she competed in the long jump and 200 last year at the state meet.
"We're expecting big things from her again this year," Elkins girls coach Scott Biola said. "Hopefully she can make it back (to states) again this year."
Also returning will be senior Ashley Simmons in the field events.
Sophomore Hannah Gongola is a holdover in the distance races.
Senior Elise Reed will lead the way in the sprint races for Elkins, while sophomore Paige Harrison returns in the hurdles and sprints.
Seniors Amiah Price, Karissa Stell and Jordan Holt will compete in the distance events.
Juniors Bethany Richards and Ann Urban will see action in the sprint events, while sophomore Sommer Dilly will see time as a distance runner.
Freshmen Hailea Harper will see action in Hurdles and the sprints, while Lindsay Roy is expecting to see time in sprints.
Jontasia Sitton will look to contribute in the field events.
"We've got a small group but with some great experience," Biola said. "We do have some younger kids, and some first-time runners that are not freshmen that have potential to do well."
Elkins will host its first home meet at 10 a.m. on April 6 as the Tigers will host the annual Irwin Invitational.


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"When He asserts and says: This is My Blood, who shall ever hesitate and say it is not His Blood?"
~ Cyril, Bishop of Jerusalem, Doctor of the Church, Saint; in teaching about the Blessed Sacrament, unambiguous on the Real Presence (circa A.D. 347).


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Summerfest budget includes $1 increase in ticket prices
The Summerfest board on Wednesday endorsed a 2013 budget that calls for net operating income of just under $14 million from the 11-day festival next year, an increase of $1.87 million over this year's heat-hampered celebration.
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Area foreclosure filings fell 32% in November
Foreclosure filings dropped more than 32% last month in southeastern Wisconsin, posting the lowest November total in six years and offering another possible sign the housing market is turning the corner.
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Holiday Care Package Drive to benefit troops begins Monday
The city's sixth Holiday Care Package Drive, which this year will benefit members of the 128th Air Control Squadron, was launched on Monday.
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VictorySpark grads to discuss new businesses
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Healthy Community Fund awards $220,000 in grants
The Healthy Community Fund, which supports programs or projects in Washington County that promote health and wellness, said it has awarded $220,000 in grants to nine nonprofit organizations.
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The Milwaukee law firm of Foley & Lardner has joined the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce as a founding member, the chamber said Monday.
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Regulators order improvements at Norwalk bank
A small bank in western Wisconsin has been ordered by regulators to take steps to improve its financial condition.
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The Milwaukee Art Museum has hired Lisa J. Sutcliffe as curator of photography.
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Glendale lawyer reprimanded for professional misconduct
A Glendale lawyer was publicly reprimanded by the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Friday and ordered to pay more than $14,000 for the cost of the discipline action.
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Microsoft Down but Not Out
Although it's true that neither Dell nor Microsoft have produced growth in sufficient quantities, there is an angle here that seems to be overlooked by many observers. For that matter, Microsoft's recent earnings report, though uninspiring to some, was actually pretty good. It suggests that Microsoft's interest in Dell is not the head-scratcher that it appears to be on the surface.
Microsoft had a lot to prove in the second quarter, after a brutal first quarter that missed both top and bottom line estimates. And with analysts filled with pessimism following Apple's (AAPL) revenue miss, Microsoft surprised the street -- earning 76 cents per share on a GAAP basis -- beating EPS estimates by a penny. Revenue was also solid -- arriving to $21.46 billion, 3% higher year over year.
Granted 3% revenue growth is far from breathtaking. But it reverses an 8% decline in Q1. Likewise, profitability was weak -- shedding almost 4% year-over year. But relative to the 22% drop in Q1, Microsoft deserves credit for this improvement.
Then again, this is far from the performance that investors wanted to see from a dominant tech company -- an issue that has long been a source of aggravation among analysts. However, that Microsoft saw 34% sequential improvement suggest that Windows and Surface are beginning to gain traction, which brings us to the company's interest in Dell.
For instance, the 24% growth of the Windows division was a welcomed surprise -- especially since it followed a 33% plunge in Q1. As a result, Microsoft was able to grow its operating income by 14%. The company said that this was attributed to the better-than-expected performance of Windows 8, which was launched in October.
All of this means that although Microsoft's PC dependency is seen as a dark tunnel, at least a light has now been sparked. And Microsoft just realized a way for Dell to make this light brighter. It's no secret that Microsoft wants to adopt Apple's ecosystem model.
Although at one point, Microsoft focused solely on software and relied on OEM partners such as Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) to produce the hardware, this all changed recently when Microsoft decided to build its Surface tablet in an effort to compete with Apple's iPad dominance. However, Surface sales have not taken off as expected -- at least not according to initial sales figures.
However, with Dell's strength in hardware and Microsoft's software dominance, all of this can change. It is not farfetched to think that Microsoft could then produce a unified system that could take on Apple. But will it be strong enough to save a dying PC industry? While I that should not be the focus, Surface has proved that Microsoft is capable.