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A torn knee ligament kept Andrew Ivie from playing a full high school game with his older brother, Joey.
He'll finally get a chance to accomplish that goal at the next level.
Ivie, a soon-to-be senior defensive tackle from Pasco, orally committed to Florida on Thursday. He'll join Joey as a defensive lineman for the Gators.
"Looks like the University of Florida's going to become an Ivie league school," said their father, Joe Ivie.
When Ivie, a three-star recruit, started landing offers, he knew UF would be hard to beat. He grew up rooting for the Gators, but the 6-foot-3, 273-pound Ivie wanted to hear from other coaches this spring before deciding.
"I knew in the back of my head Florida was there," said Ivie, who chose the Gators over UCF, USF and Wisconsin, among others. "That's where I always wanted to go."
The chance to reunite with Joey is another perk.
Ivie tore his ACL in the spring game before his sophomore season, so he watched from the sidelines as Joey dominated the North Suncoast as a senior that fall.
This year, Ivie went to five or six Gator games to watch his older brother and couldn't believe the level of competition.
"I was really happy for him," Ivie said. "I was dumbfounded to think I would ever get an offer from UF."
Ivie, also a standout wrestler, had 62 tackles and two sacks last fall, and recently bench pressed 390 pounds and 315 in the clean and jerk for a fifth-place finish at the state weightlifting tournament.
Oral commitments are non-binding until recruits sign letters of intent during their senior years.


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Most people think of a hackathon as an event where engineers work feverishly to build a cool new project or tool in a short amount of time. Here, it's much more than that; it's both a tradition and a challenge that engineers as well as the rest of the company – including recruiting, HR, sales and client services – look forward to. And at the end of it all, I'm always amazed by the amount of imagination and talent on our team.
The flurry of activity going on throughout the night – whether it's a major breakthrough mid-coding or the rush to get in line for pizza (which no hackathon is complete without) – is matched only by Boxers excitedly viewing the entries in the morning, as everyone wants to see what projects and ideas our fierce teams came up with. Oh, and did I mention the prizes? Winning teams this year earned trips to London and New York, iPads, spa packages, fancy dinners and more.
Our fourth hackathon took place at Box HQ last Thursday and Friday. Longer than ever before, the coding challenge began at 2:30pm on Thursday and lasted until 9:30am the next morning. Yup, that's right – over 50 teams of up to 4 people each stayed up all night at our new HQ. This 19-hour coding fest resulted in some of the most innovative projects our company has seen all year. Keep in mind that teams aren't just presenting concepts; every submission needs to be a demo-able product that can be presented during Friday lunch. The top prize – a trip to Le Web, the largest tech conference in Europe – went to a team of two that created a really cool feature for mobile devices. For now, the results of this year's hackathon will remain top secret :)
What I like most about the hackathon is that it's a chance for individual contributors to show everyone at the company what features they think are important. Creativity really skyrockets when people collaborate together – especially when it's fueled by competition, motivation and of course, lots of caffeine. At Box, we truly believe our epic ideas are possible and achievable, as evidenced by the fact that many of the winning hackathon projects are actually finished, tested and implemented into our product! That's one of the things I love most about Box – anyone can make a difference and voice their opinion about what the company ought focus on, as long as they can back it up with reasonable evidence and data.
So while the all-nighter resulted in bleary-eyed engineers chowing down on fresh breakfast items from the waffle truck and spending the majority of Friday catching up on much needed sleep, everyone left the hackathon feeling proud and accomplished. I'm already thinking up ideas for our next hackathon – I can't wait!


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Adults and teens that underwent surgery as infants to correct a congenital condition that causes the forehead and face to appear uneven still have a degree of facial asymmetry years later, according to new research led by a Hasbro Children's Hospital surgeon.
The study, published in the February issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, focused on unilateral coronal synostosis, a type of craniosynostosis, in which the bones of the skull on one side of the head fuse prematurely. Craniosynostosis, or early fusion of the cranial sutures, affects 1 in 2000 live births. During corrective surgery, known as fronto-orbital advancement, surgeons remove and reshape the bones of the forehead and upper eye sockets, replacing them in a more normal anatomic position. This is typically performed during infancy.
"Although there appears to be some lingering asymmetry years after many of these patients underwent corrective surgery, most patients and their families don't notice these differences, which do not appear to pose any significant health risks," said lead author Albert Oh, M.D., director of the craniofacial surgery program at Hasbro Children's Hospital. "Nevertheless, it's important that we understand more about this asymmetry, which could lead to improvements of the operation and further our knowledge regarding the cause of craniosynostosis."
Oh, who's also an assistant professor in the department of surgery at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, led this research while at Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School.
In the study, Oh and colleagues used three-dimensional photo technology known as photogrammetry to digitally measure the faces of adult and adolescent patients with unilateral coronal synostosis who had undergone corrective surgery during infancy. They focused on different measurements comparing one side of the face to the other.
The researchers observed that average measurements on the side of the face affected by unilateral coronal synostosis were invariably shorter in comparison to the opposite side. They also found consistent rotation of the nose and facial midline away from the side of the fusion. Interestingly, the severity of long-term postoperative facial symmetry did not depend on either age at surgery or age at follow-up.
"While this study conclusively documented persistent postoperative facial asymmetry, our study group of 15 patients was relatively small. What is really needed is a long-term prospective study comparing preoperative and postoperative facial measurements," said Oh.
Study co-authors were John B. Mulliken, M.D.; Julielynn Wong, M.D.; Eiichi Ohta, M.D.; Gary F. Rogers M.D.; and Curtis K. Deutsch, M.D., all associated with Children's Hospital Boston. The photogrammetric device used in the study -- the 3dMDface system -- was funded in part by a grant from the National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health, to the Children's Hospital Boston General Clinical Research Center.
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What are you working on right now?
The first Test against Sri Lanka at Lords starts on Thursday, a particularly important day for Sky as it heralds the start of their tenure of exclusive rights for Test and one-day cricket in this country. We'll have blanket live coverage of all matches and then a prime time highlights programme in the evening which is what I'll be principally involved in. With so much going on, it's going to be a busy time but I'm very much looking forward to it.
Where would you rather be?
Adelaide in South Australia.
What's so special about it?
I've made a lot of good mates down there over the years so when I'm in town I like to spend time with them. Adelaide may not have the nightlife of Sydney or Melbourne, and in some ways it's all the better for that, but it has some great restaurants. Chianti is a favourite of mine. The other is the Salopian in the McLaren Vale which offers more traditional Aussie fare.
What would you do there?
Three years ago, Ian Botham and I got together with a wine maker called Geoff Merrill and we started our own label called Botham, Merrill, Willis. Our grapes come from all over South Australia and we produce chardonnay, shiraz and cabernet sauvignon. In the interests of quality control, I'd be sure to sample the produce!
Where would you stay?
The Radisson Playford (radisson.com/adelaideau). There is a choice of accommodation which ranges from loft suites to rooms with spa bathrooms.
Who would you take with you?
My best mates. Paul Allott, David Lloyd and Ian, of course.
What's the one place you'd like to see before you die?
New York. I've been a huge fan of Bob Dylan since he started his career in Greenwich Village, so one day I would like to re-trace his steps.


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TheOneRing.net is buzzing again, now that a big-screen version of The Hobbit is a sure thing.The big question of the day: Who should be cast?They perpetuate the popular idea that Martin Freeman should play young Bilbo. Or Colin Firth. I like both ideas, but... … [Read more...]
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The most important finding was that the common refrain that "religious people don't embrace science" is simply not true
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As the immensely influential early Christian thinker Augustine commented: "Let every good and true Christian understand that wherever truth may be found it belongs to the Master." I wish I had said that. I also wish that any believer would nod in agreement.
The overwhelming scientific consensus exceeds the percentage of scientists, 88%, who think humans are mostly responsible for climate change. However, the public appears far more suspicious of scientific claims about GMO safety than they do about the consensus on global warming.
So that's the first challenge for the Jewish community when it comes to science -- while the Christian community grapples with how to embrace science, the Jewish community has to figure out how to relate to Judaism.
Who would go on a blind date, flub it like crazy -- and expect a second chance? The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
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Babies Do Not Need Water?
With the temperatures sizzling across the country, I have started to get the question, "how much water does my baby need to drink during the hotter months?"
I have to admit, I am still confused as to where this medical myth was started? Babies, even in warm to hot weather can stay hydrated just by their breast milk or formula intake. An infant does not "need/require" extra water in order to stay hydrated during spring and summer months. Many young moms tell me that the grandparents are asking about more water.
An infant can get all of the hydration they need from their mom's breast milk or formula intake as there is free water in the milk. The best source of hydration for a healthy baby is via their milk intake. This is true for babies who are eating baby foods but are still taking a bottle or getting breast fed as well.
I know that when the weather warms up we may drink more water with exercise or when out in the heat. But a baby is not an athlete (yet) and they are not really losing more water via sweating etc like our older children do.
It is okay to offer a baby a bottle of water, but they don't "need" extra water. In many cases an infant won't even drink plain water as they prefer their mother's milk or formula and the water just dribbles out of their mouth as you try to get them to drink it. Don't think that they "need" 8 12 ounces of extra water a day. Someone started this little rumor.
The bottom line? If you think you need to change your baby's fluid intake for the warmer weather you can cross that one off your worry list! But, if you have children who are going outside and playing, or adolescents who are participating in outdoor sports, it will soon be time to start thinking about keeping them hydrated during the heat. More on hydrating your active kids and athletes to come. Stay tuned!
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So I met this 27 year old dentist, who drives a BMW, and I took him back to my place where he was all up in my sweesh, but I was like dude I can't, so then we didn't do anything involving my sweesh.
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For most city employees, receiving gifts from people or organizations who do business with the city is strictly against the rules. A 2011 executive order by Mayor Michael Nutter, citing the need to "eliminate even the appearance of impropriety," prohibits taking gifts from virtually anyone with a stake in city government's decisions.
But that rule doesn't apply to members of City Council, and it hasn't stopped them, or their staff, from taking gifts. AxisPhilly found that two Nutter appointees accepted gifts as well — improperly, in one case. (The mayor's ban largely appears to be working; these were the only instances AxisPhilly found of administration officials accepting such gifts.)
AxisPhilly's review of the latest round of lobbying expense reports shows that at least 22 companies and organizations spent $26,125 on gifts for city officials — among them sports tickets, event sponsorships and, in one case, tickets to an expensive dinner and reception for two high-ranking Nutter appointees.
In a report filed this August, PECO listed among its gifts two sets of tickets to the International Equality Dinner, a high-profile LGBT event, for Director of Public Safety Michael Resnick.
Accepting that gift, mayor spokesman Mark McDonald told AxisPhilly on Tuesday, was a "mistake. "
The tickets were "not a gift that should have been received," McDonald said, noting that accepting any such gift should have been cleared first with the city's Chief Integrity Officer, Joan Markman. Resnick, McDonald says, will be paying back the value of the tickets ($206 per pair) to PECO.
Director of LGBT Affairs Gloria Cesarez also accepted a ticket to the event. While she didn't clear this decision with the city's Chief Integrity Officer, and should have, McDonald said, it was not inappropriate because she was acting as a representative of the city.
But the bulk of the gifts reported were for members of Philadelphia's City Council. Elected officials and their staff, a group which includes the nearly 200 city employees housed within Council, are not bound by the mayor's rule.
Of the 22 companies and organizations that reported gifts, only one — PECO — reached a $2,500 per quarter spending threshold that requires it to itemize all of its expenses.
This threshold is a potential loophole in the law: lobbying entities are required to detail their spending only if it amounts to more than $2,500 or more per quarter; at that point they must itemize everything worth more than $200. This means that a lobbyist could give $2,499 worth of gifts to a single individual every quarter without reporting it.
According to the reports filed by PECO, the company spent $14,178 during the first three quarters of this year on gifts to at least 14 city officials, 10 of them members of Philadelphia's City Council. Most were tickets to events, including the auto and flower shows, as well as seats at various dinner receptions and sporting events. PECO spokeswoman Cathy Engel Menendez says the purpose of these gifts is "relationship-building" with public officials. The invitation to Resnick, Menendez said, was "an innocent invitation that was issued; now we became aware that it shouldn't have been accepted."
Such gifts, Menendez says, are not tied to any particular lobbying effort. But the company did lobby City Council during this time, mostly against proposals requiring paid sick leave for any employee working in the city and a hike in the Use & Occupancy Tax paid by businesses. The sick leave bill did pass Council by a 9-8 vote last June, but was vetoed by Mayor Nutter. The hike in the U&O tax passed as part of last year's budget.
Some rules do govern gifts to Council members and their staff. According to Shane Creamer, executive director of the city's Board of Ethics, they cannot accept gifts of "substantial" economic value. But the meaning of "substantial" is not defined, leaving it up to interpretation. According to Creamer, that means that "a trip to the Superbowl in a jet would be a gift of substantial value," and "a cup of coffee or a sandwich" would not.
The figures reviewed by AxisPhilly would seem to fall somewhere between a sandwich and a Superbowl; AxisPhilly shared these findings with the city's Board of Ethics, but Creamer said he was unable to comment on specific cases. We emailed each member of Council who received a gift; the responses we received are included below:
Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds-Brown – $5,486
- Four tickets to the Philadelphia Auto Show, $36
- Six tickets to the Philadelphia Flower Show, $150
- Two tickets to the Philadelphia Flower Show Preview party, $300
- Contribution to the Urban Affairs Coalition, (For the Councilwoman's Celebration of Moxie Women), $5000
Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr – $2,315
- PECOPAC Luncheon Event (Panelist at Event), $20
- Contribution to Councilman's Block Captain Bootcamp Carnival on 7/7/12, $2000
- Four tickets to the Mann Music Center for Michelle Wilson, staff, $295
Councilwoman Marian Tasco – $861
- Four tickets to the Philadelphia Auto Show, $36
- Ten tickets to the Mann Music Center, $525
- Six tickets to the Philadelphia Auto Show, $150
- Guest at Philadelphia Business Journal 40 under 40 Awards Dinner, $150
Tasco said her staff usually offers the tickets she accepts to constituents.
"It doesn't influence me at all," she said. "I make my decision based on the merit of the bill before us … not because [PECO] has given me a ticket to an auto show."
Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez – $812
- Four Phillies tickets (June 27), $312
- Six Philadelphia Flower Show tickets, $150
- Congreso Gala guest ticket, $50
- Four Phillies tickets (Sept 26), $300
Councilwoman Maria Quinones-Sanchez said she gave one set of Phillies tickets to a constituent who will soon deploy overseas and used the others herself. In an email, Sanchez wrote that "I am glad that we now have a public disclosure process for these gifts."
Councilman Kenyatta Johnson – $690
- Room rental and food and beverage costs at PECO's Christian Street Services Building, $219
- Two tickets and food and beverages in Corporate Suite for Sixers/Celtics game, $471
Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell – $675
- Ten tickets to the Mann Music Center, $525.00
- Six tickets to the Philadelphia Flower Show, $150.00
Blackwell said her staff gives the tickets to constituents, sometimes calling PECO to ask for them. "People just call and say, 'Are there any around?' and you just call," said Blackwell. "For me, it's just a public service."
Councilman Bill Green – $440
- Two tickets to Concillio 50th Anniversary Gala, $440.00
Councilman Wilson Goode, Jr. – $380
- Two tickets in a corporate suite for the sixers/raptors game, including food and beverages – $380
Goode said that while he accepted the tickets, he was a co-sponsor of the paid sick leave bill, he's tried to re-introduce the measure in another bill, and he will be co-sponsoring another attempt to pass the measure this January.
Councilman William Greenlee – $511
- Four tickets to the Philadelphia Auto Show, $36
- Six tickets to the Philadelphia Flower Show, $150
- Two tickets to the Philadelphia Flower Show Preview party, $300
- Guest at Coaches vs. Cancer Breakfast for the American Cancer Society, $25
Councilman James Kenney – $255
- Lunch Meeting with PECO Representatives, $20
- Ten tickets to the Mummers' Fancy Brigade Show, $210
- Guest at the Coaches vs. Cancer Breakfast for the American Cancer Society, $25
Michael Resnick, Director of Public Safety, Gloria Cesarez, Director of LGBT Affaris
- Two sets of two tickets each to the International Equality Dinner, $206


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Where Home is First and Foremost on the Mind
Mmmmm, how do address this without hurting someone's feelings? Must be delicate…er. Oh ok here goes. I was just sent photos of a friend's nursery, and want ever so terribly to tell her it is just not working. I adore her for going out on a limb, especially since she is usually a pretty serious trend follower. But, this time she decided to go it alone, and unfortunately it is missing a link to unify the colours.
She has painted the walls a sage green, perfect for those who do not know the sex of the child they are carrying, or those who want to be gender neutral even if they do know. I understand that, respect it, and if I were having a child would follow this lead. However, she then brought in baby blue for all the bedding, curtains, and other soft furnishings. Nowhere, other than the walls has she placed sage green. There is no trace of it running through a baby blanket, or being used as the matting on a framed picture. Nothing, nada, zilch.
Listen, I know it is not that big of a deal, but I want t fix it with all my might I want to fix it. In fact, that is exactly what I intend to do, by giving her a baby gift that does in fact have sage and blue in it. Then I will be able to sleep at night again.
A love for ones home can exist on many different levels. To ensure that you home is one that you adore so much that you actually crave it, proper design and decorating decisions must be made. There are many layers involved, and much love incorporated. But the outcome is a place that everyone is drawn to, and one that feels just right.


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David Hasselhoff proposed to girlfriend Hayley Roberts, 28 years his junior, on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge yesterday.
Hasselhoff, 59, posted the news on his Twitter account, but left his followers guessing over how Roberts, a Welsh factory worker, replied.
"Tried it again on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. What do you think she said?" he tweeted, alongside a picture of him on one knee and another of the pair embracing during a climb to the top of the Sydney icon.
According to reports, the father-of-two has asked the 31-year-old to marry him before, once in his Britain's Got Talent dressing room and again atop a mountain in Cape Town, South Africa.
Hasselhoff had previously hinted that he was ready to get married for a third time.
"I believe you should only marry people if you can't live without them," he said.
"If you can live with them, live with them. Right now with Hayley things are getting better in every way.
"I've thought about the age gap and it doesn't bother me or Hayley I hope."
The couple met when Roberts asked for his autograph at the Britain's Got Talent auditions in Cardiff, Wales and have been together for nearly a year.
The Baywatch and Knight Rider star has been married twice before, first to actress Catherine Hickland, and then to Big Brother contestant Pamela Bach, whom he divorced in 2006.
Hasselhoff is in Australia filming reality television show Celebrity Apprentice Australia.


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While the Diary of a Mad Hedge Fund Trader focuses on investment over a one week to six-month time frame, Mad Day Trader, provided by Jim Parker, will exploit money-making opportunities over a brief ten minute to three day window. It is ideally suited for day traders, but can also be used by long-term investors to improve market timing for entry and exit points.
Current Positions
Long AAPL 467 460.50 481/520
Short Yen 100.58 101.05 96.40/93.00
IYT…115.67 should bounce. Closing below 144.84 would put the board back on negative footing.
VIX…13.73 is support, yesterday's low, and it's also the downside pivot. I was hoping to be able to buy this @ 13.09 before the Fed meeting for a pop.
30 yr…are still in this daily 1 point daily range trading affair. The pattern looks sideways. Next week is more important and we'll take another look then.
AUD/USD…is still holding the breaks into the 92.08 area we identified yesterday, however it remains below 92.85. This might have to wait until Monday Morning to initiate new direction.
Gold…is getting oversold. I do not expect to see anymore downside into this 1300 level. It's not worth the risk to be short anymore.
Brent…rallies to 111.60-80 can be sold with a 25 cent stop. This will become resistance and the upside closing pivot.
General Comments or Valuable Insight
Less is more today. Many investors will be heading out the door early for Yom Kippur. L'Shana Tova to all our friends. May you have an happy and easy fast.
Short Term View…
Trade instruments off their own technical's
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First Albany Cuts Renovis to Neutral
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First Albany downgraded Renovis (RNVS) to neutral from buy, noting the research trials of the company's drug in development for treating ischemic stroke.
Analyst Lucy Lu says she has less confidence regarding the drug's efficacy, and doesn't feel comfortable having a buy recommendation on Renovis. Still, for the time being, she maintains her sales estimates.
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Montreal Canadiens hitting the reset button
Let the overhaul in Montreal begin.
General manager Pierre "The Ghost" Gauthier has moved on down the trail, as expected. Apparently he jumped before getting pushed.
Interim coach Randy Cunneyworth will play out the string while pondering his own future. He didn't deliever results after tagging in for coach Jacques Martin.
This storied franchise sunk to dead last in the Eastern Conference. It has richly earned his spot in the coming NHL Draft lottery.
The Canadiens need to start over with strong new leadership. The formula of committing huge dollars to marginal players somehow didn't work.
Bob Gainey shares in the responsibility for this franchise's demise. So it was not surprising to see Canadiens principal owner Geoff Molson force him out of the front office as well. Habs legend Serge Savard moved into the fold as an advisor.
Former Canadiens goaltender Patrick Roy is a front office option, despite his attempts to chill such chatter. A more sensible GM choice would be Lightning assistant GM Julien BrisBois, a long-time member of the Montreal organization.
Before becoming Steve Yzerman's right-hand man in Tampa, BriseBois was GM of Montreal's AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Bulldogs.
The next GM will have to score big with the high first-round draft pick, secure goaltender Carey Price with a new long-term deal and shed some of the franchise's burdensome salaries.
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High-profile ACT MP Deborah Coddington is quitting politics, saying she is no longer angry enough to be effective in Parliament.
Ms Coddington, 52, said she had decided not to stand for re-election this year because she no longer felt she could "do the job justice".
She made the decision while honeymooning overseas following her wedding to Wellington lawyer Colin Carruthers, QC, last month.
Ms Coddington made her name as a politician campaigning on children and family issues and against paedophiles.
She was also Act's education spokeswoman.
But the political career of the woman once widely tipped as a future Act leader took a turn for the worse in late 2003 when her personal problems began to attract heavy media attention.
In November that year she was caught up in negative publicity surrounding the business dealings of her then-partner, publisher Alister Taylor, who was later found by an Australian court to have engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct.
Ms Coddington made headlines again in October last year after being pursued through Parliament grounds by Business Roundtable head Roger Kerr, with whom she had previously been in a relationship.
At the behest of Act president Catherine Judd the pair made a public statement calling the story "a storm in a teacup" and saying they were still "good friends". Mr Kerr later said the incident came at the end of a four-year affair.
Ms Coddington acknowledged yesterday that her personal issues had hurt Act, but said she had "every confidence" in the leadership and in their ability to return the party to Parliament.
"I don't think we've seen the best of (Act leader Rodney Hide) yet. He's had a very difficult year and . . . my headlines have contributed to it being a difficult year for him - but I have every confidence that he will lead Act back into Parliament at the election."
Ms Coddington said she would campaign for the party vote for Act until the election and then take a one-month break before finding "a real job".
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The Greens will move for a full inquiry into the regulation of and conditions in Australia's immigration detention network when the Senate returns in October.
Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, the Greens spokeswoman for immigration, told Guardian Australia she hoped a Senate inquiry would examine conditions in detention centres on and offshore, and examine the "compliance of contracts with private operators" managing the centres.
Documents released to Guardian Australia under freedom of information have exposed the widespread failures of two global private security companies to supply key performance reports to the Department of Immigration (Diac), raising concerns about whether the quality of care provided to asylum seekers is being accurately monitored.
"It's time for a thorough inquiry that can really get to the bottom of what the conditions are [inside], and be able to call as witnesses in front of a Senate committee, the management of companies that are contracted [by Diac], as well as departmental officials," Hanson-Young said.
The last senate committee examining Australia's detention network began in August 2011 and reported in March 2012, but Hanson-Young pointed out this was before the regional processing centres on Manus island and Nauru had reopened.
"Many of the recommendations from that previous inquiry went to outlining major concerns about the adequacy of training of staff who are contracted to work in facilities, and that I believe is still a very concerning aspect to the way that our detention centres are being run."
To trigger a Senate inquiry the Greens must obtain the backing of a majority in the upper house. Hanson-Young said she was confident of achieving that.
"The previous inquiries into detention centres have been supported by both government and opposition. If there is nothing to hide, then no government should be afraid of establishing a parliamentary inquiry. If there are things that need to be aired, then any opposition party should be supporting a full disclosure and full inquiry."
Guardian Australia contacted the incoming immigration and border protection minister, Scott Morrison, and the shadow immigration minister, Tony Burke, for comment, but neither responded.
Hanson-Young argued last week for an inquiry into the treatment of unaccompanied minors who arrive as asylum seekers by boat, following the attempted suicide of a 16-year-old Somali boy on Christmas Island. She said a full inquiry into the detention network would incorporate that.


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Clubs / Societies
We are proud of our association with clubs and societies, many of whom have been supporting our work for years. This new area on our website is devoted to acknowledging their support and showing their members how we appreciate them. They are listed in the order they joined us.
Rotary Clubs
- Aboyne and District
- Pocklington & Market Weighton
- Mounts Bay
- Coulsdon
- Bideford Bridge
- Gilingham Dorset
- York Vikings
- St Mary's (Wales)
- Board of Social Witness (USA)
- Churches Together of Chislehurst
- St Faiths (Kings Lynn)
Inner Wheel Clubs
- Bideford Bridge
- Llanfairfechan & Penmaenawr (Wales)
Soroptimist International
- London Mayfair
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Cher, Stop Showing Us Your Nipples At The 'Burlesque' Madrid Premiere! You're 64!
Cher, are you trying to steal attention back from co-star Christina Aguilera's nude photos?
If so, this was not the way to do it! Yes, you've still got a great body — you ARE Cher — but that's exactly why you don't have to stoop so low as to show off your nipples.
We know you look good in a sheer outfit — that jumpsuit you wore to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards — was eye-grabbing enough.
So puh-leeze, leave the see-through bra at home… and your nipples to our imagination!


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No one argues the against the value of education, but the question has become how much education is enough?
Lengthening degrees, higher school leaving ages, the assumption that everyone needs to finish SACE, the trend towards double degrees, and the move over the last several decades of so many jobs from on-the-job training to formalised tertiary degrees prompts the question, "Have we gone too far?"
Tim Brunero spoke to Lyn Arnold, former teacher, former education minister and former premier of South Australia to find out more.
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Tractor Pulling Power
Tractor Pulling Power
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Tractor Pulling
How can I get more pulling power from my tractor? There are many simple and basic modifications that can be
done to the tractor to increase pulling power. But the thing many tractor pulling novices forget is that pulling
power does not only come from the engine alone. You can have the strongest of engines and not make it very far
down the track with the sled!
Horse power is what powers the tractor down the track, so
obviously the more power that can be gleaned from the
tractor pulling engine, the more weight can be pulled.
Yet, other things are important in successful tractor pulling,
such as weight distribution, and tire selection (and cutting
of the tires for increased traction, preferring to work more
on friction to spin-start and powering into the pulling of the
sled, rather than focusing solely on grip).
Speaking of tires, the University of Nebraska found that
narrower tires did better at pulling than wide tires. Many
people believe that wider tires will increase traction, due
to the larger footprint. That's not always the case, but
wider tires
pull better in wet or sandy soils and reduce
soil compaction.
One needs to try new ideas to consistently improve at
tractor pulling. Tractor pullers must experiment with
different combinations of engine adjustments, tires and
distribution of weight to improve the tractor's overall
pulling power, and that is all just part of the fun.
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Here are Monday's top research calls, including an upgrade for Adobe, a downgrade for KB Home and new coverage of Starbucks and Snap.
No decision has been made to enter into any transaction at this time, said the senior living communities operator's non-executive chairman on an earnings call Tuesday.
The senior living communities operator on Monday reported fourth-quarter numbers.
Jonathan Litt's letter noted that shareholders would hold the company's board accountable if the strategic alternative process is not fully explored. This suggests a proxy contest could be imminent.


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1980 | Schedule | Lettermen | Stats
Freshman tailback Herschel Walker added the spark that took this team to a 12-0 season and the national championship following a 17-10 victory over Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl. Walker was named All-America and finished third in the Heisman voting. But the play of the century was a 93-yard TD pass from QB Buck Belue to WR Lindsay Scott with 1:04 left to give Georgia a 26-21 win over Florida and pave the way for the national championship.
1981 | Schedule | Lettermen | Stats
Many believe this may have been the best of the teams in the early '80's. Walker, Scott, and Belue all had great seasons in leading the 'Dogs to a 10-1 regular season and their second straight SEC championship. A fourth-down TD pass with less than a minute to play by Pittsburgh QB Dan Marino in the Sugar Bowl cost Georgia a final victory.
1982 | Schedule | Lettermen | Stats
Herschel Walker set the pace by winning the Heisman Trophy in leading Georgia to a perfect 11-0 regular season. A 27-23 loss to second-ranked Penn State in the Sugar Bowl cost the 'Dogs a national championship. Roverback Terry Hoage led the nation in interceptions with 12. Walker, Hoage, and DL Jimmy Payne were named All-America.
1983 | Schedule | Lettermen | Stats
The Bulldogs surprise everyone with a 10-1-1 record and great upset victory in the Cotton Bowl over Texas costing the Longhorns the national championship. After trailing the entire game despite an outstanding defensive performance, QB John Lastinger ran 17 yards for a TD with three minutes to play to spark the 10-9 victory.
1984 | Schedule | Lettermen | Stats
Despite a 7-1 start, Georgia finishes 7-4 and ends the season with a 17-17 tie against Florida State in the Florida Citrus Bowl. But All-America PK Kevin Butler provided plenty of highlights including a school record, 60-yard field goal with 11 seconds to play to defeat Clemson, 26-23. FS Jeff Sanchez was also named All-America.
1985 | Schedule | Lettermen | Stats
Georgia finished with a 7-3-2 record including another bowl game tie-this one a 13-13 contest against Arizona in the Sun Bowl. Behind freshman running backs Tim Worley and Keith Henderson, Georgia's season highlight came in Jacksonville with a 24-3 upset victory over Florida, which ranked number one in the country. The "Bell Cow," Peter Anderson, was named All-America.
1986 | Schedule | Lettermen | Stats
An 8-4 season following a Hall of Fame Bowl loss to Boston College was not without its exciting moments. Led by All-America ROV John Little and All-America OL Wilbur Strozier, Georgia pulled a most improbable upset victory at Auburn, 20-16, after starting backup QB Wayne Johnson.
1987 | Schedule | Lettermen | Stats
The down cycle was over and Georgia finished 9-3 including a victory over Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl when freshman PK John Kasay booted a field goal on the game's final play to win, 20-17.
1988 | Schedule | Lettermen | Stats
It was Vince Dooley's final year and the 'Dogs responded with a 9-3 record and sent their coach out with an electrifying 34-27 win over Michigan State in the Mazda Gator Bowl. TB Tim Worley and TE Troy Sadowski were named All-America and Richard Tardits, the "Blitz from Biarritz," (France) set a school record for career sacks with 29.
1989 | Schedule | Lettermen | Stats
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When Your Ex Moves in with a New Flame During Divorce
Whether you were a victim of infidelity or you chose to let go of years of frustration, unhappiness and disappointment through divorce, you have every right to expect your spouse to avoid complicating the situation. Unfortunately, not all exes get the memo—and some do the unthinkable: they move in with a boyfriend or girlfriend before your Charlotte divorce lawyer can even submit a separation agreement.
My Ex Lives with Someone: What Do I Do?
If you find out your ex is living with someone, particularly if you're sharing child custody, call your Charlotte divorce lawyer immediately. Only your attorney can give you legal advice and help you determine whether your ex has breached your separation agreement. Your lawyer will be able to stand up for your rights under North Carolina law.
Talking to Your Kids about Cohabitation
Divorce is notoriously hard on kids, and seeing mom or dad move in with a new flame can really throw a wrench in things. Psychologists suggest using age-appropriate dialogue to explain the situation to your children. It's also important to avoid bad-mouthing your ex or saying that what he or she is doing is wrong (even though it certainly is!), because that can cause emotional trauma, exacerbate parental alienation and create other difficulties for your kids.
What Your Charlotte Divorce Lawyer Might Say
Your lawyer's job is to watch out for your best interests and protect your rights. He or she might ask if you have evidence that your ex is cohabitating with someone and if you'd like to do anything about it. You may be able to bring an alienation of affection suit if your spouse moves in with the person he or she cheated on you with. However, only your Charlotte divorce lawyer can tell you whether that's a good idea, because every case is unique.
Staying Positive through the Rough Spots
It's tough, and it might seem almost impossible, but keeping a positive, "can-do" attitude will help you through this difficult time. Your Charlotte divorce lawyer might suggest that you talk to a therapist or counselor to help you handle what your ex has put you through. Many people (including kids) find that talking to an impartial third party helps lift a tremendous weight off their shoulders, so even if your lawyer doesn't suggest it, consider asking for a referral to a local pro who's experienced in dealing with situations like yours.


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By Chris Harris
Player power is not what it used to be, according to Arsène Wenger.
The issue is back on the agenda in the wake of reports that Wayne Rooney wants to leave Manchester United after a supposed fall-out with his manager, Sir Alex Ferguson.
Not long ago the general consensus was that a player who angled for a move would get his wish because there was nothing to be gained from keeping an unhappy individual at a club.
But Wenger thinks the balance of power has changed. He believes that clubs have more clout when it comes to keeping their prized assets – although he admits it might cost them more in the long run.
"It is down to the clubs that football is a world competition now, and you have plenty of players unemployed," said Wenger.
"Legally nothing has changed although, in fact, the rule is a little bit inflationary. If you want to keep a player, to protect the value of a player, you have to extend the contract. If you extend the contract, I have never seen it for less [money] and I have been in the job a long time. It is always for more."
Wenger has built a reputation for selling players when they have given their best years to Arsenal but there has been the odd occasion when he has had to fight to keep a flourishing talent in situ.
But does that merely postpone the problem for a manager rather than solve it?
"Yes, but I can return that question," was Wenger's response. "Do you think you always have to give in? What do you do? It is part of being part of a club.
"We have people who only negotiate contracts at our club and I come in when it is needed. When you have a professional squad, a first-team squad plus players after 16, you have to renegotiate, you are always in renegotiations."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Program Objectives for
General Biology and Health and Human Science
- Understand the fundamental facts, principles, processes and systems in the natural sciences.
- Demonstrate critical thinking in the analysis of complex biological problems.
- Have advanced understanding of the biological sciences, with emphasis on integrating concepts across the breadth of subject areas (General Biology) or on human biology (Health and Human Science), including cellular and molecular and organismal biology, ecology and evolution, and the diversity of life.
- Conduct observational and experimental studies, with appropriate experimental design and application of mathematical, statistical and computational techniques.
- Find, read and evaluate published scientific information from a variety of printed and electronic sources.
- Communicate scientific ideas effectively in written and oral formats, with effective presentation techniques.
- Develop professionalism and scientific ethics, and promote service to society.


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Feel like getting crafty? Paper flowers are gorgeous, and most don't take a ton of time to master.
This gorgeous arrangement from Creative Jewish Mom looks great all year round.
White paper roses are timeless and elegant.
Martha Stewart's crepe-paper roses are incredibly life-like.
These festive hats by Oh Happy Day are perfect for a tea party.
This dahlia wreath is perfect to hang on your door during the winter/spring transition.
Watercolor paper flowers are very time consuming to make, but the end result makes it well worth the effort.
Crepe-paper flowers with a touch of glitter make for an amazing gift box topper.
A wreath of roses made from recycled book pages is pretty much a bibliophile's dream.
These gorgeous rosettes take little more than paper and a hot glue gun.
Festive tissue-paper flowers are fun decor certain to liven up any party.
An adorable vase of poppies is easy to put together and looks super cute on your work desk.
Who knew that a little bit of copy paper could look so much like a real ranunculus?
This version of a hyacinth doesn't smell as delightful as the real thing, but it looks just as gorgeous.
Tiptoe through the tulips with this super easy DIY tutorial.
These fluffy creations look just like daisies, and you can easily customize the colors.
The large size of these giant paper peonies is what makes them so magical.
Because who doesn't love a crown of daisies?
Pale pink anemones are a bridal favorite, and the paper variety look so pretty in a vase.
These graceful, inexpensive-to-make flowers look glorious as a boutonnière.
Vibrant colors make Once Wed's cherry blossom wedding centerpiece a real showstopper.
Human-sized paper blooms take some elbow grease, but the outcome is totally whimsical.
The Elli Blog makes this DIY super easy for you with printable downloads of the blossoms and leaves.
These scalloped edge paper flowers almost look like fresh carnations.
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Power Clean and Jerk
Perform 3 sets of the following:
A) 1 Hang Power Clean + 1 Front Squat + 1 Split Jerk x 3. Focus on being fast from the jump to the catch and moving the bar with your legs.
Every Minute, On The Minute, For 10 Minutes:
Even Minutetes - 15 Kettlebell Swings
Odd Minutes - 7ea 1-Arm DB Push Press, heavy
Spend 15 minutes working up to a heavy triple on the Power Clean and Split Jerk. Focus on explosiveness from the jumping position and fast elbows to rack the bar. Drive the bar with your legs on the jerk. You may bail and immediately reset grip between reps.
Clean Pulls
Rest 1 minute between sets
Every Minute, On The Minute, For 10 Minutes:
Even Minutes - 15 Kettlebell Swings
Odd Minutes 4-8 Handstand Push-Ups
The only scale for HSPU today is 1 or 2 Abmats.
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"Iceland Annie" Takes 1st at the Games
Happy Birthday, Christine G!
Upcoming Training Cycle
Below will be our training template for the next 4 weeks:
- Monday: Clean and Jerks
- Wednesday: Performance: Heavy High Bar Back Squats/ Fitness: 8 Rep Squats
- Thursday: Mixed Modal CrossFit
- Saturday: Performance: 10RM High Bar Back Squats/ Fitness: 8 Rep Squats
- Sunday: Mixed Modal CrossFit
CrossFit Games Review
Now that the CrossFit Games are over, what are your thoughts on this year's programming? Below are all the individual competitor workouts for the 2012 Games. Annie Thorisdottir and Rich Froning Jr. were both the first time repeat champs at the Games.
Event 1: "Pendleton 1"
Ocean Swim 700m
Terrain Bike 8K
Event 2: "Pendleton 2"
Microwave Mountain 11K Run
Event 3: "O-Course"
Camp Pendleton Obstacle Course
Event 4: "Broad Jump"
Standing Broad Jump For Distance
Event 5: "Ball Toss"
Sitting in a GHD, throw as many medicine balls as far as possible in :20. Score is sum of each medicine ball based on what "zone" they landed in.
Event 6: "Track Triplet"
3 Rounds For Time of:
8 Split Snatch 115/75
7 Bar Muscle-Ups
Run 400m
Event 7: "Medball HSPU"
3 rounds for time of:
8 Med-ball clean 150/80
100ft Med-ball carry
7 Parallette HSPU
100ft Med-ball carry
Event 8: "Sprint"
Shuttle sprint for time:
Run to 50yd line and back
Run to 100yd line and back
Event 9: "Rope Sled"
5 rounds for time of:
20-foot Rope climb
20-yard Sled drive (+ 90lb for men)
Event 10: "Clean Ladder"
1-rep Clean every :30
+10lbs per rep
Men: 245-385lbs Women: 140-235lbs
Deadlifts after failure count as partial rounds
Event 11: "Chipper"
For Time:
10 Overhead squats 155/105
10 Box jumps 24"/20"
10 Fat bar thrusters, 135/95
10 Power cleans 205/125
10 Toes-to-bars
10 Burpee muscle-ups
10 Toes-to-bars
10 Power cleans
10 Fat bar thrusters
10 Box jumps
10 Overhead squats
Event 12: "Double Banger"
For time:
50 Double-unders
Low banger
50 Double-unders
Down banger
50 Double-unders
Mid banger
Event 13: "Elizabeth"
For time:
21-15-9 reps of
Clean 135/95
Ring dips
Event 14: "Isabel"
For Time:
30 Snatches 135/95
Event 14: "Fran"
21-15-9 Reps For Time Of:
Thruster 95/65
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checo446 wrote:jdferguson07 wrote:checo446 wrote:jdferguson07 wrote:I honestly don't think Vick would have been a good fit for Petrino's spread offense. The West Coast (play fakes and quick hitting passes) was the only type of offense that Vick could have succeeded in.
A complete overhaul is exactly what this team needs. I am just glad we won't be wasting our first pick on Brohm anymore.
Hopefully we can bring in a defensive minded, run first coach and start winning some games next year.
Didn't Vick have a lot of succeed in Reeves more traditional offense which wasn't West Coast? I thought he was actually less effective than in his early years when they tried to convert Vick to more of a pocket passing, West Coast QB under Mora.
He might have been less effective, but the offense was better under Mora. The running game was the best in the league for a few years because of the threat of Vick rolling out on the boot. So yes, his passing might not have been as good, but as long as the offense is moving the ball, then Vick is effective.
Actually though, the numbers don't agree with what you are saying.
In 2003, the only year Vick was under Dan Reeves. The Atlanta offense combined for 5,752 yards and 41 touchdowns.
In the three years under Mora in 2004, 2005, and 2006; the offensive totals for the entire offense were less than under Reeves with Vick in a traditional offense:
2004: 5,363 yards and 36 TDs
2005: 5,453 yards and 36 TDs
2006: 5,621 yards and 30 TDs.
Based on the above, I don't think what you are saying is supported as Vick being more suited to run the offense in a West Coast system.
Vick played like 5 games in 2003? In 2002 though he posted a career high in QB rating and yards passed for in a season.


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Friday, August 17, 2007
Lee Joins Prism Ventures
Peter Lee, most recently an associate at venture capital firm Clearstone Ventures, is joining Prism Venture Partners, a Boston-based venture capital fund. Lee said today in an email that he will be joining Prism Ventures in September, to help the firm grow their Los Angeles office. Prism is an early stage fund headquartered in Boston, which has $1.2B under management.


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Posts Tagged 'motor home hire'
Use the national service
In this age, we can see there are many companies from various countries are developing and our countries and many local citizens who use the service of foreign countries. It is a problem because national business can not grow and eventually go bankrupt. Therefore, if we want to use a service for our needs, better we use a local or a national service includes for hire a motorhome. One of the leasing companies that are providing national motorhomes is Exeter Motorhomes. It is a local company in the UK and they always serve the customers nicely.
As we know, at this time people always want to get the best service for everything and they do not want to let down with the service they take. It is also shown by the Exeter Motorhome because they never make their customers are disappointed. So, there is no wrong in using the sieve of a national company and with that way we can help the economic growth in our country.


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Silicon Graphics Rising: FYQ4 Beats; Q1, Year Views Light
Silicon Graphics International (SGI) this afternoon reported fiscal Q4 revenue and earnings per share that topped analysts' expectations, but forecast this quarter's results, and the full year, below consensus.
Revenue in the three months ended in June rose to $142 million, yielding a net loss of a penny per share, excluding some costs.
Analysts had been modeling $138.3 million and a 12-cent loss per share.
On a GAAP basis, the net loss of 30 cents was in line with consensus.
CEO Jorge Titinger remarked that the company had "executed well on several large system deployments that were critical to our revenue performance in the quarter."
"We also saw a significant increase in bookings in our Federal business, which we believe bodes well for growth in fiscal 2015."
For the current quarter, the company sees revenue of $115 million to $125 million, which is below the consensus for $130 million. Net loss per share, on a non-GAAP basis, is seen in a range of 13 cents to 19 cents, worse than the consensus for a 15-cent net loss per share.
For the full year, the company sees revenue in a range of $525 million to $575 million, below consensus for $602.7 million, but noted that there are a range of possibilities given uncertainty of the volume of business that will be captured:
The company's goal is to win approximately $700 million of business in fiscal 2015, including several relatively large deals with long deployment cycles. As a result, a range of revenue outcomes for the year is possible. The company currently expects total revenue for the year in the range of $525 to $575 million. This revenue outlook would compare with core revenue of $501 million in fiscal 2014, representing revenue growth of approximately 5% to 15%. Revenue for the fiscal year is expected to be back-end loaded, with 40% to 45% of revenue in the first half of the year.
SGI shares are up 7 cents, or 0.8%, at $9.26, in late trading.


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Beyond Good and Evil HTML version
174. Ye Utilitarians--ye, too, love the UTILE only as a VEHICLE for your inclinations,--
ye, too, really find the noise of its wheels insupportable!
175. One loves ultimately one's desires, not the thing desired.
176. The vanity of others is only counter to our taste when it is counter to our vanity.
177. With regard to what "truthfulness" is, perhaps nobody has ever been sufficiently
178. One does not believe in the follies of clever men: what a forfeiture of the rights of
179. The consequences of our actions seize us by the forelock, very indifferent to the fact
that we have meanwhile "reformed."
180. There is an innocence in lying which is the sign of good faith in a cause.
181. It is inhuman to bless when one is being cursed.
182. The familiarity of superiors embitters one, because it may not be returned.
183. "I am affected, not because you have deceived me, but because I can no longer
believe in you."
184. There is a haughtiness of kindness which has the appearance of wickedness.
185. "I dislike him."--Why?--"I am not a match for him."--Did any one ever answer so?


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Rating rocks WPS stock
May 14, 2001,
ATLANTA — Slammed by a harshly worded downgrade of a billion dollars in WestPoint Stevens debt, stock in the textiles powerhouse slumped by almost a third last week, dropping to $4 a share, unleashing a massive sell-off in an already battered textile stock.
Stock in the textiles giant, once the industry's largest player and still its low-cost producer, has now fallen by almost 90 percent over the past two years, to a current level of $4 from a high of almost $38.
Triggering the slide in WestPoint stock, Moody's Investors Service took the unusual step of downgrading a billion dollars in WestPoint debt by four full steps, to its lowest junk-bond rating of "Caa2," from a previous rating of "B1." Moody's cited the company's mounting debt load of $1.8 billion, a weak balance sheet, rising costs and a weak sales outlook.
Moreover, said the downgrade dated May 4, "The negative outlook reflects Moody's expectation that the company's sales will not materially improve this year and, in fact, the company's core product sales may actually decline as vendors look to streamline their category presentation and continue promotional activity to stimulate weak sales."
The downgrade drew an unusual and feisty response from ceo Green, who charged Moody's with getting some of its facts wrong, and ignoring an estimated $225 million in annualized new sales coming on stream. It is extremely uncommon to challenge a ratings action through a press release.
Jabbing away at the Moody's report, he charged it with "essentially ignoring over $225 million of annualized sales gains reflected in the company's acquisition of Chatham blankets and expanded licensed sales of Ralph Lauren Home and Disney Home."
And hammering away at the report's accuracy, Green said it misstated the company's debt ratio — debt compared to cash flow — at a level of 9.1 times, compared to 5.7 last year. In fact, said Green, the ratio was just 6.2 times, compared to 4.7 last year.
Emphasizing the importance of the new Disney, Lauren and Chatham programs, Green later told shareholders at the company's annual meeting, held here last week, that they will enable WestPoint "to grow sales in 2001 by 5 percent or better, thus increasing our market share. We see similar gains based on these new programs in 2002. We also see the ability for WestPoint to generate significant cash flow through better working capital management and reduced capital investment."
With WestPoint stock now trading at historic lows, and apparently anxious about a possible takeover threat, the company put in place at last week's annual shareholders' meeting a "poison pill" designed to protect shareholders, including Green with his more than 35 percent stake, from any hostile bid. Green said: "The board of directors did not adopt the rights plan in response to any specific takeover threat. The board believes that the rights plan represents a sound and reasonable means of safeguarding the interests of stockholders. It seeks to ensure that stockholders realize the long-term value of their investment."
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Sharon the Truth Teller
'Gilad Sharon, son of Ariel Sharon, wrote in the Jerusalem Post that Israel should "Flatten all of Gaza."
"There should be no electricity in Gaza, no gasoline or moving vehicles, nothing. Then they'd really call for a ceasefire," he wrote. "We need to flatten entire neighbourhoods in Gaza. Flatten all of Gaza. The Americans didn't stop with Hiroshima – the Japanese weren't surrendering fast enough, so they hit Nagasaki, too."
Many Israelis and even some Zionists are 'outraged' but the truth must be told – Sharon's views are fully consistent with Zionism, Israeli thinking and some aspect of Jewish culture.'


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Georgetown Parents Daniel and Mary Stanton Endow Speaker Series to Engage McDonough School of Business Students with Top Business Leaders
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business students will continue to learn from accomplished business leaders thanks to a major gift from Daniel and Mary Stanton to establish the Stanton Distinguished Leaders Series. This series brings to Georgetown's campus leaders who are renowned in their fields to share their unique experiences with the school's students and alumni and to engage in dialogue about leadership in an ever-changing world.
"We can learn so much from distinguished leaders who share their interesting life lessons," said Daniel Stanton. "Their experiences can be personally motivating and allow us to look at business through a different lens, and that's important. If the school is able to host a variety of leaders, everyone will benefit."
The Stantons are the parents of Dan, who graduated from Georgetown McDonough in 2012, and Katherine, who will graduate in May 2014. They also serve on the school's Parents Advisory Council. When he was a business student, Stanton said that a Goldman Sachs executive who spoke at his school inspired him. Several years later, Stanton coincidentally had a long career at the firm.
"Dan and Mary Stanton's commitment to the school—both through their generous gift to create the Stanton Distinguished Leaders Series and through their work on our Parents Advisory Council—inspires and informs our success," said David A. Thomas, dean, Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. "It is an honor to collaborate with such dedicated parents who not only care about the well-being of their children, but the future success of every Georgetown McDonough student."
"Georgetown has provided our children with an outstanding education," said Daniel Stanton. "We have had a wonderful experience here, and we are pleased that we can contribute to the education of the students through this speakers series."
The Stantons began making gifts to create the series in 2010, fully endowing it this month. During that time, their support has made it possible for the school to welcome talks by individuals that include:
- Larry Blanford, president and CEO, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
- Wes Bush, CEO and chairman, Northrop Grumman
- Domenico De Sole, Tom Ford International chairman and former Gucci CEO
- J. Alexander "Sandy" Douglas, then-president, Coca-Cola North America
- Claudia Fritsche, ambassador of the Principality of Liechtenstein to the US
- Seth Goldman, TeaEO (CEO), Honest Tea
- Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief, The Huffington Post Media Group
- John Idol, CEO of Michael Kors
- Bill Isaac, chairman, LECG Global Financial Services
- Sheila Johnson, CEO of Salamander Hospitality
- Naina Lal Kidwai, group general manager and country head of the HSBC Group in India
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Fund managers say the appointment of Grant O'Brien as Woolworths chief executive indicates the retailer is focusing on its strategy in growth areas of the business such as hardware and liquor.
"The culture at Woolworths is such that they're strong operators, we've seen a sequence of successful leaders over the years. It's a continuation of Woolworth's culture of internal development of their management team.
"It's interesting that the favoured candidate, Greg Foran, was passed over. It's interesting also that when Michael Luscombe was appointed CEO, in the year prior, he was appointed COO but in this case the process was somewhat abbreviated in that no one had been appointed and as it were trialled.
"Perhaps the challenges that face Woolworths are larger than has been the case in the last 10 years in that they now have a credible market contender in Coles, which they haven't previously had and they're engaging in developments of a number of other businesses.
"There's also the online challenges given the dramatic shifts that are occurring in retail. Grant has been involved more in the business development and strategy side than Greg has."
"We think it's a very positive announcement – it reinforces the strategy Woolworths has moving forward, moving into areas such as hardware and utilising different channels in liquor distribution.
"He's been actively involved from the start from the hardware side, which I think is going to be a very important part of the Woolworths business and something the market will focus on over the next 12 months as they start to roll out the Big Box stores in competition with Bunnings.
"The fact he's been involved in that and has a very good understanding of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) is probably one of the reasons why they may have promoted him.
"He's also got the experience from managing Woolworths Liquor and we note with the acquisition of Cellarmasters they're moving down different channels such as online and I think that his experience actually managing these types of businesses will probably give him good oversight into what's perceived to be a growth area within the Woolworths business.
"When he first started in 1997, he was in the initial stage of Project Refresh so he does understand the concept of "cost-out" in the business. There's another Project Refresh occurring at the moment – a cost saving initiative – so that's another reason why you'd think he has good aptitude for the role."
"The O'Brien appointment was initially puzzling but then it dawned on me that a grocery price war may not be on the agenda in the very near term, but would have been had Greg Foran got the job.
"I think it is now abundantly clear that Woolworths has decided to hurt Wesfarmers at the hardware level where Woolworths and the market have no short-term earnings expectations rather than risk taking the knife to grocery margins.
"Woolworths will be able to capitalise some of those entry/competitive costs on hardware/home improvement whilst Wesfarmers' Bunnings may find itself in the same position that Woolworths supermarkets finds itself now i.e with a major competitor significantly discounting high volume products.
"Overall, I still believe a grocery price war is inevitable and Wesfarmers may decide to escalate this strategy very, very soon."
"Grant Foran was tipped by the industry to be the run-on player and I'm a bit surprised he didn't get the position."
"We haven't met him personally before but Woolworths have a history of promoting internal candidates and this is consistent with what they've done in the past.
"I think they're moving into hardware, which is a new sort of area and management probably wants a new person to take it to the next step. The board tends to look forward five years so that's pretty consistent as well."
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Once upon a time, a young man was left broken hearted and pledged to let his moustache grow until he found true love again. It took him nine long years before he fell in love desperately with a beautiful girl. As a vow of love, she asked him to shave the mustache she was not fond of. He quickly surrended to her request and they lived happily after … stop stop … Why then did I encounter him yesterday in front of la Madeleine with his magisterial moustache grown again ???
No, I did not invent this story as this man participated a few months ago to a French reality show called « Love is blind ». A true story that seemingly had a bad ending. Did Mr Moustache find out that love does not need pre-requisites ? I hope it won't take another nine years before he finally finds his soulmate. Good luck Mr Moustache. (click on picture to enlarge)
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I looked up "addicted to Seroquel overdose" and found nothing. Does no one else do this? I can't believe that. Maybe no one else has a "stockpile" like I do?
On another front, a comedian, Richard Jeni, that I only knew by sight, not by name, committed suicide on June 27th. Here's what his family had to say on his "official website" http://www.richardjeni.com/ :
"Often times, when we are faced with a sudden and tragic loss, there is a natural curiosity - a need to know what exactly happened. The family of Richard Jeni would like to put to rest any assumptions as to the cause of Richard's death. Despite the fact that the coroner's office has publicly stated that a suicide ruling will take two weeks, pending the results of an autopsy report, Richard Jeni did take his own life.
Rumors have been circulating as to the cause of death and have included speculation of Richard being depressed over the state of his career or a physical ailment. His career was not even addressed by his specialists when they were trying to diagnose Richard's illness. In fact, he had just enjoyed one of his most financially rewarding years to date. He was consistently creating new material for his busy touring schedule, and during the last week of his life, he had meetings scheduled with Chris Albrecht, Chairman and CEO of HBO, to discuss future projects following his last HBO special. In actuality, the past few years had been more prolific than ever. As his agents can attest, prior to his illness, Richard only missed one engagement in over twenty years, and that was due to weather.
The truth is earlier this year Richard Jeni was diagnosed with severe clinical depression coupled with bouts of psychotic paranoia. One only needs to have a family member or friend with a mental illness to understand that there is nothing rational, predictable, or fair about these diseases. Mental illness is as serious as any physical affliction and can be just as devastating.
He was not down or blue, he was ill. If you knew Richard, you could understand, this was as much a shock to those close to him, as it is to his fans and colleagues. Perhaps Richard's passing will encourage people to have sympathy, compassion and understanding for those who are afflicted with mental illness. As we are trying to make sense of this, take time to remember the joy and laughter Richard brought to the countless people he touched during his much too short life."
I'm so sad that mental illness has taken another life, and it reminds me that...I'm (we're) not so alone, even if I don't feel suicidal at this very moment. It could all change in the blink of an eye, and I never forget that.


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American Bulldog Temperament
What's Good About 'Em,
What's Bad About 'Em
American Bulldog Temperament, Personality, Behavior, Traits, and Characteristics, by Michele Welton. Copyright © 2000-2016
The muscular American Bulldog possesses great strength, tenacity, determination, and confidence.
He is best owned by active people who are interested in developing his athletic abilities in weight pulling, obedience, agility, hunting, farm work, or Schutzhund. Though usually calm and self-possessed, he must have vigorous exercise to stay fit and happy.
His attitude toward strangers varies from friendly to standoffish, and even the friendly ones make vigilant guardians. Early socialization is an absolute requirement to promote a stable, discriminating temperament.
The American Bulldog lives for his family and may become destructive if left alone too much.
Dog aggression can be a problem; he should be thoroughly socialized with other dogs from an early age. Cats, too.
Though strong-willed, he learns quickly and will respect an owner who is equally confident and consistent.
Because of public/media prejudice toward any breed resembling a "pit bull," American Bulldogs should be kept on-leash outside their yard and trained through at least basic obedience.
If you want a dog who...
- Is muscular and powerful, built rather like a Mack truck
- Looks imposing, so makes an effective deterrent, but is usually good-natured with people
- Thrives on vigorous athletic activities
- Has a sleek, easy-to-groom coat
An American Bulldog may be right for you.
If you don't want to deal with...
- A large dog who takes up a lot of space in your house and car
- Vigorous exercise requirements
- Rowdiness and exuberant jumping, especially when young
- Providing enough socialization so their protectiveness doesn't become aggression
- Aggression toward other animals
- Strong-willed mind of his own, requiring a confident owner who can take charge
- Slobbering and drooling
- Gassiness (flatulence)
- Serious health problems
- Legal liabilities (public perception, future breed bans, insurance problems, increased chance of lawsuits)
An American Bulldog may not be right for you.
- choosing the RIGHT breeder and the RIGHT puppy
- or choosing an ADULT dog from your animal shelter or rescue group – a dog who has already proven that he doesn't have negative traits
- training your dog to respect you
- avoiding health problems by following my daily care program in 11 Things You Must Do Right To Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy
More traits and characteristics of the American Bulldog
If I was considering an American Bulldog, I would be most concerned about...
- Providing enough exercise and mental stimulation. American Bulldogs MUST have regular opportunities to vent their energy and do interesting things. Otherwise they will become rambunctious and bored -- which they usually express by barking and destructive chewing. Bored American Bulldogs can make a shambles of your house and yard.
If you simply want a pet for your family, and don't have the time or inclination to take your dog running or hiking or swimming or biking, or to get involved in weight-pulling, or tracking, or agility (obstacle course), or schutzhund (protection), or a similar canine activity, I do not recommend this breed. American Bulldogs were never intended to be simply household pets.
- Bounciness Young American Bulldogs (up to three years old) can be bulls in a china shop. When they romp and jump, they do so with great vigor, and things go flying, including people.
If you have small children, or if you or anyone who lives with you is elderly or infirm, I do not recommend American Bulldog puppies. The temptation to play roughly is too strong in many young American Bulldogs.
- Providing enough socialization. Most American Bulldogs have protective instincts toward strangers. They need extensive exposure to friendly people so they learn to recognize the normal behaviors of "good guys." Then they can recognize the difference when someone acts abnormally. Without careful socialization, they may be suspicious of everyone, which could lead to biting.
- Animal aggression. Many American Bulldogs will not tolerate another dog of the same sex. Some American Bulldogs have strong instincts to chase and seize cats and other fleeing creatures. If anything goes wrong in the breeding, socializing, training, handling, or management of this breed, it is capable of seriously injuring or killing other animals.
- The strong temperament. American Bulldogs are not Golden Retrievers. The best American Bulldogs are versatile working dogs, capable of learning a great deal, but they have an independent mind of their own and are not pushovers to raise and train. Many are willful, obstinate, and dominant (they want to be the boss) and will make you prove that you can make them do things. You must show them, through absolute consistency, that you mean what you say.
To teach your Bulldog to listen to you, "Respect Training" is mandatory. My American Bulldog Training Page discusses the program you need.
- Shedding. For such a shorthaired dog, American Bulldogs shed more than you might think. Their short coarse hairs come off on your hands when you pet them, and stick tenaciously to your clothing, upholstery, and carpeting.
- Slobbering. Some American Bulldogs, especially those with massive jowls, slobber and drool after eating and drinking.
- Gassiness (flatulence) that can send you running for cover. Fortunately, American Bulldogs who are fed a natural diet of real meat and other fresh foods have much less trouble with gassiness. See my American Bulldog Health Page for more information.
- Serious health problems. Hip and joint problems are common in American Bulldogs because many breeders are not bothering to x-ray their breeding stock before breeding.
To keep this breed healthy, I strongly recommend following all of the advice on my American Bulldog Health Page.
- Legal liabilities. American Bulldogs may be targeted for "banning" in certain areas, or refusal of homeowner insurance policies. Your friends and neighbors may be uncomfortable around this breed. In this day and age, the legal liabilities of owning any breed that looks intimidating and has a history as a guard dog and big game hunter should be seriously considered. People are quicker to sue if such a dog does anything even remotely questionable.
Frankly, most American Bulldogs are "too much dog" for the average household. Very few people really have the knowledge or skills necessary to manage this breed, or to provide the types of activities that keep him satisfied.
To learn more about training American Bulldogs to be calm and well-behaved, consider my dog training book,
Teach Your Dog 100 English Words.
It's a unique Vocabulary and Respect Training Program that will make your American Bulldog the smartest, most well-behaved companion you've ever had.
Teaches your dog to listen to you, to pay attention to you, and to do whatever you ask him to do.
My dog buying guide, Dog Quest: Find The Dog Of Your Dreams, will teach you everything you need to know about finding a healthy American Bulldog puppy. Health problems have become so widespread in dogs today that this book is required reading for ANYONE who is thinking of getting a purebred, crossbred, or mixed breed dog.
If you'd like to consult with me personally about whether the American Bulldog might be a good dog breed for your family, I offer a Dog Breed Consulting Service.
Once you have your American Bulldog home, you need to KEEP him healthy -- or if he's having any current health problems, you need to get him back on the road to good health.
My dog health care book, 11 Things You Must Do Right To Keep Your Dog Healthy and Happy is the book you need.
Raise your dog the right way and you will be helping him live a longer, healthier life while avoiding health problems and unnecessary veterinary expenses.
Please consider adopting an ADULT American Bulldog...
When you're acquiring an American Bulldog PUPPY, you're acquiring potential -- what he one day will be. So "typical breed characteristics" are very important.
But when you acquire an adult dog, you're acquiring what he already IS and you can decide whether he is the right dog for you based on that reality. There are plenty of adult American Bulldogs who have already proven themselves NOT to have negative characteristics that are "typical" for their breed. If you find such an adult dog, don't let "typical breed negatives" worry you. Just be happy that you found an atypical individual -- and enjoy!
Save a life. Adopt a dog.
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Justin Timberlake – Emmy Nominee, Again
Justin Timberlake's guest appearances and guest hosting on Saturday Night Live helps him earn another Emmy Award nomination. When the 2013 Emmy nominations were announced yesterday, Justin learned that he's up for Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series for his work on the NBC show.
The last time Justin was on SNL was this past March when he was the host.
This nomination marks Justin's eighth Emmy nod with most of them coming from SNL appearances, like the infamous "D*** In A Box" with Andy Samburg in addition to his gig as host of the 2008 ESPY Awards. This could be Justin's fifth Emmy as he's won four previously. Find out if Justin wins again on Sunday, September 22nd for the 2013 Emmy Awards on CBS.
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In a world saturated with innumerable modes of instant but occasionally impersonal online communication, events, today something of a throwback, can be a unique way to connect with customers. If they're done right, events are a classic way for businesses to engage their customers, whether consumer or corporate. The personal interaction with a targeted demographic can build brand loyalty or generate new interest, adding to a customer base and building business.
"There's something different about meeting face-to-face and having a conversation that's not delayed or happening through Facebook messages or limited to 140 characters," says Karen Hartline, event manager for Mashable, an online social-media news outlet based in New York City with offices in San Francisco.
But events can end as expensive cocktail parties if they're not done right. "What people do wrong is they don't have a clear objective," says Tres McCullough, co-founder of Fathom, an experiential marketing firm based in New York City that has done events for clients like LG and Gatorade. "A lot of companies have a great idea, everything is water-tight and clear, and they race to execution mode. The event engages the client base, goes off without a hitch. Then it's gone."
Experts say the key to hosting a successful event is pinpointing the reason behind it""identifying a measurable goal that everything is geared toward accomplishing.
"You have to have a sound idea that goes back to the business element," McCullough says. "I hate to use this phrase, but you have to surprise and delight. You need to give the end consumer something they weren't expecting, as long as it's on-brand. The product and event need to intersect in a meaningful way. "Anyone can throw a great party, but this isn't about throwing a great party. It's about hitting business objectives."
Every event should be catered to a specific brand and business objective, but there are some cardinal rules to making an event a success instead of a money pit.
Hosting a Customer Event: Decide Your Objective
As you determine your goal, ask yourself precisely why you're hosting the event, says Audrey Shedivy, founder of Henry Grey PR, a public relations firm and marketing boutique based in Chicago. She has coordinated events ranging from small gatherings to a Rodeo Drive store launch. "Are you hosting the event to thank your existing customers and attract new ones? Are you launching a new product and want to create buzz among influencers?" Shedivy says. "Whatever your goal for the event, identify that upfront. It will help guide your decisions in planning the event."
Mashable uses events to connect with its user base that it otherwise knows only online, Hartline says. But, she says, "We don't just have events for events. We want to make sure they all walk away with something beneficial for each event. We tie it back into Mashable's vision as a whole." For instance, the company in January hosted an award show in Las Vegas. Existing users voted for award winners and attendees were people familiar with the product; the objective was rewarding participation in the online community. And in the summer, Mashable hosts meet-ups in cities across the country geared at building relationships with potential and existing users to learn what's happening in different sectors of their online community.
When pinning down an objective, remember, McCullough says, everything goes back to the product the event aims to benefit. "Customization is key," he says. "Everything starts with the brand, product, service. It all starts there. Take that experience to the target customer right away. If it's not about that, you're set up to fail."
Dig Deeper: How to Build Better Business Relationships
Hosting a Customer Event: Gather Data and Build a Brand
Fathom approaches event planning like a science: The firm researches the client's business objective so it has quantifiable data to empirically measure the success of an event, McCullough says. A one-time event won't always achieve a goal; sometimes an objective requires a long-term system of events. Your idea has to be creative, McCullough says, "and engage the target consumer in a meaningful way so they have the experience you're constructing. Be ready to have significant amounts of attention, sometimes money, to put toward events."
One of the company's best long-term events was the LG National Texting Championship. It started when LG approached the company with a "killer" smartphone with a slide-out keyboard""revolutionary at the time""with a target audience in mind that was a little off from the marketing perspective. "We suggested they revamp the target to young people with texting," McCullough says. "Texting was still new then, younger people are willing to spend more on phones. Suddenly there was a business reason to shift focus."
Fathom turned texting into a sport. The company organized speed texting events in New York and Los Angeles, leveraging media interest in texting stories to get coverage. "It appealed to the consumer, the carrier, the media," McCullough says. "There were only a few hundred people at each of these events, but it worked so well we scaled it up," McCullough said. "This summer we had half a million people play and it has been exported to 13 regions around the globe."
Dig Deeper: How to Plan a Product Launch Event
Hosting a Customer Event: Generate Interest and a Guest List
With an objective in mind and hard numbers to qualify success, decide how to create buzz""push your event into the public consciousness to generate interest, McCullough says. "The media landscape is incredibly diverse," he says. "There are different pathways and avenues available to everyone. I don't think the experiential platform is always the best answer. I'd never say do an event over traditional marketing. The best plans are those that utilize several types of media. "¦ It's all about linking back to the customer base."
To get people interested, you need to give them a reason to show up. "This is where you can really get creative," Shedivy says. "The draw for your event could be its location, such as a new hot-spot in town that people are eager to check out, or it could be the entertainment you've hired if you have access to a recognized artist. New product launches and pop-up openings are a draw in and of themselves, as people are excited to be the first to see something cool."
Mashable promotes events differently based on its objective, Hartline says. When the company did its meet-up tour in the summer, organizers wanted to meet as many people as possible, so they used social networking sites their client base frequents""Facebook, Twitter, and Mashable""to cast a wide net. "There's an online component ahead of time," Hartline says. "We put hash tags around events, we search on Twitter to see who's talking about the event online. "¦ All of our events sell out, whether it's a free event with registration capacity (or) ticketed."
For private events, like the media technology conference the company is hosting this spring, Mashable organizers are inviting some guests and accepting online applications from outsiders who may be interested. "We're bringing together a small, more intimate group of people," Hartline says. "It's smaller, with high-quality people." A successful event, even if it's meant to be exclusive, requires a good turnout, Shedivy says. "Build your guest list keeping in mind the big picture goal for your event," she says. "Request that invitees RSVP. It makes your event feel more special and it will help you keep a handle on how many people to expect. Unless you know your guests very well and are certain they will all show up, assume that about 40 percent of those who RSVP won't show up."
Basic logistics, Shedivy adds, matter. "Set an appropriate date and time," she says. "The ideal date and time for your event should be influenced by who's on your guest list. Guests who are primarily stay-at-home parents, for example, would likely find it convenient to attend a mid-morning or lunchtime event. For evening events held during the week, Thursdays tend to be the most popular day. People are mentally ready for the weekend and are more likely to alter their routine to attend an event toward the end of the work week."
As you think beyond text alerts and tweets to connect with customers, remember to have a goal, some dedication, and some cash to host an event your customers will remember.