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A source at a leading graphics card manufacturer claims that Nvidia isn't playing fair in its dealings with GK100 customers.
then it wasHints as to the problem cam easlier this week
just as I was going to write a reply here...Hints as to the problem came earlier this week
N-n-n-n-NINJA'D!Originally Posted by lp rob1
I smell foul play at work here...
Originally Posted by technogiant
I'm of the opinion they have found a weakness in the 600series/28nm gpu's which they are trying to hide by these measures...they have been trying to prevent excessive overclocking in the drivers and now at the hardware level......somethings wrong.
Originally Posted by Lazy_Amp
It's not really about Nvidia specifically, as transistors shrink Electromigration is a physical phenomenon that becomes harder to avoid. Overvoltages are simply more likely to cause an hardware failure these days, and NVidia believes that limiting voltages of on-the-shelf cards will increase the lifespan of their high-range products. They don't want their brand harmed by negative press on a bunch of products run outside the spec coming back bad.
Originally Posted by technogiant
And yet we don't see Intel who are at the even lower process size of 22nm or Amd also at 28nm on their gpu's introducing similar measures??...in fact conversely intel are encouraging overclocking with their K series?
Originally Posted by greigaitken
If Nvidia set limits at the hardware level, and board parners make mods to get around this - then they should still be allowed to sell without threaterning treatment from nvidia but under conditions - no warranty from nvidia and box must say something about running above nvidia's guidlines and all this should be agreed before the retail package is developed.
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"Do you read SMS on time, and never even missed one? Most likely you answer yes - And your customers do so too!"
Final SMS Pro brings the convenience of SMS customer service, branding and marketing to Magento. It's developed from scratch to provide the final (as in ultimate) SMS solution for merchants seeking to include and extend the power of SMS to their eCommerce strategy using Magento.
The smooth integration of Final SMS Pro into Magento makes it look and feel like SMS was always an integral part of Magento.
Common SMS gateways are preconfigured:
Custom gateways can easily be added by entering the URL and data, which the gateway provide you, in the backend. No file editing needed. But just let us know about your preferred gateway, and we can integrate it on time.
Multi store & multi website configurations are fully supported, with unique SMS templates and sender IDs per website and store view.
Instead of relying on a "maybe" entered mobile number in the address field, Final SMS Pro collects the mobile number from the customer on sign up or first order. It's fully configurable per store view, if a mobile number is mandatory, or not.
The registration validation/verfication by mobile & mobile number validation/verification features of Final SMS Pro can send your customers a validation code at registration, even before the registration actually takes place. This assures you're able to contact your customer at any time on his mobile, if you should need to do so, and also prevents the use of an invalid or mobile number of a third person.
This also works for guest checkouts, if you should use them - Then the mobile number gets stored within the order and displayed on all order processing pages in the backend.
Final SMS Pro offers everything you expect from an SMS extension for Magento - And maybe even a little more.
It can send transactional SMS, like the transactional Emails, known from Magento, and custom SMS, which you can schedule to any customers and backend users.
You can actually see this in action in the Backend Demo.
You can setup SMS messaging for any transactional message (Email), which Magento can send. The SMS editing takes place on the same page as for Email templates - No additional steps needed.
Extensions which use the Magento template system to send Emails, are ready to send SMSes.
Great examples are Sweet Tooth Rewards and Sweet Tooth Referrals & Affiliates
Send referrals/affiliates an SMS about new earnings or send your customers notifications about expiring points. There's simply no better way to motivate them.
The options are literally limitless, as with every extension you use for customer interaction, Final SMS Pro can be integrated to enhance the extension's value.
You can send custom messages to all customers of a website, a customer group, or even a single customer. Or to all your backend users (staff), a group or particular one.
All this can be scheduled to a specific time.
Maybe time zones came to your mind now, as you run several websites for different regions in the word. Don't worry - Final SMS Pro knows. 8 o'clock will be 8 o'clock (For your customers in that time zone), whatever time zone is configured for the particular store.
Final SMS Pro is a smartened application, providing a highly convenient experience - For you and your customers.
If the customer enters a local (non international) number, a selection will appear, where he can choose his international prefix. Preselected is the configured country for your website. You can see and test this on our customer registration.
When editing SMSes, Final SMS Pro shows message statistics and counts multi SMS messages respectively. Unicode languages are automatically detected and handled adequately. Setting the correct number of characters per SMS (different for Unicode), for correct cost calculation.
On order updates (Incl. invoicing, shipping and credit memo), it will show a preview of the actual SMS, incl. the comment your staff writes.
Final SMS Pro knows about the lengths of the actual data of the template variables. The length of the SMS will accordingly be calculated on template editing. The lengths can be set in the backend for each variable. Final SMS Pro can calculate and set the needed lengths for the most valued variables, like customer and store frontend names.
Always shows the exact size of the SMS which will be send, just on template editing. No worries about cropped messages or customer names or too long messages.
Final SMS Pro can scan your current customer database for given mobile numbers in the address field and import them.
Currently this doesn't apply for numbers from USA and Canada, as USA and Canada don't make use of mobile operator prefixes. Therefore it's impossible to determine if it's a landline or mobile just by number prefix.
We'll provide a solution to this with the next release.
Extended GSM characters (€ { } \ [ ~ ] | ^) need 2 characters each, which Final SMS Pro already counts correctly while editing.
Final SMS Pro handles multi part SMS (Also called long or concatenated SMS). Incl. Unicode.
For Unicode, Final SMS Pro shows 70 characters per message on message entry. And shows the correct number of needed SMSes for multi part messages, which allow 67 characters per SMS for Unicode.
The extensive logging always shows you what got send, when and to whom, incl. the actual message text.
The support for delivery reports of gateways via a callback URL tells you, if an SMS actually got delivered to the mobile of your customer.
Know your actual costs: Totals (History, Yearly, Monthly, Weekly, Daily) are shown in the message log, and per message.
Magento: Compatible with Magento from version 1.4.x to the latest 1.9.x.
Extensions: Compatible with any extension sending transactional messages.
Checkout extensions: Compatible to any custom checkout extension to collect the customers' mobile numbers on checkout registration. Like One Step Checkout, GoMage LightCheckout, Apptha One Step Checkout, etc.
The purchase of one license lets you run Final SMS Pro on one Magento installation.
Here you find the Final SMS Pro License.
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Debby Nelson brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 74 Designs von 38 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
We're a software startup that needs a logo for our new company... we're looking for a monkey, along the lines of curious george. Funny, friendly, dedicated & hip.
Escrow Monkey
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We're a software startup that needs a logo for our new company... Think funny, friendly, dedicated & hip.
- Name of product is Escrow Monkey. Use your imagination! We are an all Mac shop, and like a very crisp, clean look. Colors are up to your creative genius (we like vibrant colors, but then again, we like earthy too). Need vector based images (Adobe Illustrator files).
- We love Curious George, so if you're going to do a monkey logo, should be along the lines of him.
- Just so you know, we contribute a portion of all company revenues to save the rainforest. Â


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Oliver Twist --helpI have a research paper to do, the topic is as follows:"Charles Dickens as a social reformer- consider the problems of society that are addressed in Oliver Twist."I need help...
I have a research paper to do, the topic is as follows:
"Charles Dickens as a social reformer- consider the problems of society that are addressed in Oliver Twist."
I need help coming up with the three main points I can discuss in my paper, and possibly a solid thesis.
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Well, first you have to decide that Dickens is or isn't a social reformer. It is probably easier to argue he is, but it's your choice. How you interpret the book and the author's purpose is tantamount in your reasons and support given.
Next, you will need 2-3 reasons why you support that he is or is not a social reformer.
One of the most important things to point out is the effect of laws on the lives of the poor. They are confined to workhouses, mistreated, condemned, and starved. The world they live in seems to have no redeeming qualities and that they will never break the cycle. Find examples of that in the book.
Oliver, among other characters in the book, seem to be cheerful and optimistic about the future most of the time. Perhaps Dickens is making a statement about the nature of "good" people regardless of social status and that good will always prevail.
Good Luck!
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Get an overview of this hotel4-star beach resort with a conference center
Popular property highlights
Nestled on the beach, this Broadwater resort is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Busselton District Hospital and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Broadwater Par 3 Golf Course. Busselton Jetty and Busselton Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Resort Features
Guests at this beach resort will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a playground and barbecue grills.
Room Amenities
All 102 rooms provide conveniences like dining areas and sitting areas, plus free WiFi and TVs with digital channels. Guests will also find furnished patios, hair dryers, and phones. Housekeeping is available once per stay.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
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Bayview Geographe Resort features outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool. Dining options at the resort include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This beach resort also offers barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Bayview Geographe Resort is a smoke-free property.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
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- Total number of rooms - 102
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- Indoor pool
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
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- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor tennis courts
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Arcade/game room
- Playground on site
- Miniature golf on site
- Separate dining area
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
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- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Furnished patio
- Separate sitting area
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Housekeeping - once per stay
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- Television
- Digital TV service
- Free WiFi
- Separate dining area
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
Spinnakers Cafe - This café serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open select days.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the resort include outdoor tennis courts and an indoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Basketball on site
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Miniature golf on site
- Playground on site
- Volleyball on site
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
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Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
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- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 25 per night.
- Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 10 per night.
- Pets not allowed
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Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
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If one is allergic to cats dogs and most other things that cause common allergies is it likely they would be allergic to common house birds?
Allergies to birds? It depends on whether you are allergic to feathers and/or the dust that comes off when they preen and shake.You should go to the doctor and get a test done. Until then be cautio...
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Cat allergies are caused by one potent allergen. However, when it comes to a cure, few people do "just what the doctor ordered." In a study of allergic pet owners, psychologist Stanley Coren found ...
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Can cats be allergic to rabbits?
Highly unlikely.
Can cats be allergic to dust mites?
Cats can experience four types of allergies: contact, flea, food and inhalant. The most common one, the inhalant allergy, is caused by being allergic to pollens, molds, mildews and even dust mites....
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The game has some of the best visuals possible on a mobile device, and for iPhone 4, iPad or 4th gen iPod touch owners, it is available in a Rage HD version, which takes full advantage of the A4 chipset graphics capabilities.
The plain vanilla Rage is $0.99, while Rage HD is a dollar more, but what's a buck considering the hours of mutant-crushing that the huge 746MB download promises. Most people would consider it a steal at that price, and it's sure to sell in millions.
The game will be out for PC and consoles in September of next year, and at this year's Quakecon John Carmack showed Rage HD running on the iPhone 4 at 60 frames per second.
Have a look at the video below for some gameplay in action.
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Local woman prepares to study in Japan, thanks to exclusive grant
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho - With the help of a grant, Carly Lauffer will leave for Japan Sept. 15 to study international parental abduction.
Lauffer graduated from the University of Idaho this spring, and received a Fulbright grant to Japan in July. However, Lauffer is no stranger to Japan. After developing an interest in high school she decided to study abroad in Tokyo two years ago. It was there where Lauffer witnessed a protest over Japan's laws on international parental abductions.
"That's when it really kind of peaked my interest," said Lauffer.
Japan is not a member of the Hague Convention, a treaty that requires countries to return children abducted by a parent and brought into a country from another country.
"It's becoming almost like a pit in Japan," said Lauffer. "Where children are going into the country, but they're not coming back out."
She plans to interview people who have experienced these abductions and build substantial research come next year.
"I really hope this reaches a higher political level," said Lauffer.
Who knows? Maybe Lauffer will stay in Japan, herself.
"I really feel like my heart has a place over there, and that's where I need to be permanently," said Lauffer.
One thing is for sure, she is in good company. Forty-four Fulbright recipients have gone on to win the Nobel Prize.


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All hosts (I assume) use MySQL database. It's the foundation of our web sites.
MySQL was purchased by Sun Microsystems
Oracle is purchasing Sun . . .
What happens with MySQL?
MySQL has been Oracles main competitor, do they dump it? Do they remove it from the Open Source Community?
Michael Widenius has a bit of discussion of this on his Blog: Monty Says
* "For those that are worried about the future of OSS software as part of the Oracle / Sun deal, and the affect (both good and bad) it may have on their business, the US Department of Justice is encouraging companies that are dependent on MySQL / Java to contact them and tell them how the deal may affect their business. The more information the department gets, the better equipped they will be in deciding what their recommendation for the deal will be. You can either contact the Department of Justice directly or send an email to me at 'info at askmonty dot org' and I will forward it to those in charge."
And another thing...
is (was) a Sun sponsored product
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On Tuesday morning in Calgary, bylaw officers, with the support of police, handed out warning tickets to protesters requiring them to remove their tents and signs from Olympic Plaza in the city's downtown within 24 hours.
The first citation was issued to 19-year-old Tyler, who refused to provide his surname and was wearing a bandana over his face, but pledged to remain at the site. He said he has been participating in Occupy Calgary for the past month, sleeping in a tent on most nights, to raise awareness about "the gap between the rich and the poor."
Meghan Oxley, 27, who also received a warning said she has no where to go. Her home was condemned due to black mould and a gas leak, and her previous occupation at a secondary Occupy Calgary site ended when a local agency promised new accommodation for the homeless protestors. But she said that pledge hasn't come through yet.
Bill Bruce, Calgary's director of bylaw services, said the next steps will be to remove structures and debris, issue tickets and set court appearances in order for a judge to decide whether the Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees public camping. The city does not want to make an "high-level forced removals," he said.
"That's not Calgary's way," he added.
Cory Morgan, a local man who gathered 1,700 names on a petition to ask the city to act sooner to evict the protesters – and about two dozen tents – previously received a citation for driving his truck into Olympic Plaza, videotaped events as bylaw officers issued warnings. Some protesters shouted at Mr. Morgan to protest his presence at their protest site.
"They're terrified of the optics of removing young kids from their tents," he said of the city's reluctance to force evictions.Report Typo/Error
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Claude Julien: Zdeno Chara's chances of playing 'looking good'
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MONTREAL — Defenseman Zdeno Chara was on the ice as the Bruins held their morning skate in anticipation of Monday night's Game 3 vs. the Canadiens. Chara did not play in Game 2 due to an illness that included dehydration. He was not available to the media after the skate and his status for Game 3 remains unknown, though coach Claude Julien said he has "absolutely" seen improvements from the captain.
"As we speak right now, it's looking good, but I can't stand here right now and say he's a definite in," Julien said.
Chara played a team-high 25:06 in Thursday night's 2-0 loss in Game 1. He played in the first 81 games of the regular season before sitting out the finale vs. the Devils for the sake of rest.


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Woman dies in 4 vehicle Ascension Parish crash
SORRENTO - State police say a 41-year-old Thibodaux woman has died in a four vehicle crash in Ascension Parish.
The accident happened Thursday afternoon on Louisiana Highway 70 south of Sorrento.
Trooper Jared Sandifer says Tiffany Moore was southbound when she failed to slow down for traffic congestion.
Sandifer says Moore's car struck the car in front of her setting off a chain reaction. That car struck a third vehicle and Moore's car was hit in the rear by a pickup.
Sandifer says despite the fact that she was wearing her seatbelt Moore died a short time later at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Gonzales.


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AOL Advertising Goes Global Under Jim Norton's Leadership
Dec 16, 2013
Advertising is an area that AOL has increasingly gained strength in. The work we have done to rebuild our products and platforms is a highlight for the company, and our barbell strategy has become one of the successful models in our industry.
Success starts with our ability to drive change and to lead, and today we are promoting one of the best leaders we have at the company to lead our push into globalizing our advertising business and partnerships. Jim Norton has been promoted to Head of Global Media Sales for AOL and he will be responsible for our global sales strategy and structure. Jim will be working closely with our brand leaders and with Graham Moysey who leads our International business.
Since joining AOL in 2009, Jim has re-architected AOL's sales approach and go-to-market strategy to optimize revenue across AOL's leading property and platform solutions. His category-led sales infrastructure and agency development practice have allowed AOL to pioneer strategic partnerships and innovative cross-platform marketing solutions across all the global agency holding companies and with Fortune 500 clients. Jim has also driven growth across all advertising revenue lines, including video, O+O display and network, a combination that is delivering great consumer experiences and successful customer results.
Jim is a true leader in every sense of the word, and the entire AOL team has witnessed his transformative leadership and results.
Please welcome Jim Norton to his new role; 2014 is our year to conquest, and it starts today.


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Jamie Lee Curtis. Perhaps more then any Hollywood actress, Jamie Lee has always made it a point of wearing an easy to style versatile hair do'. Her "short perky style" with "au natural silver highlights" gives this American Beauty a stylish look in a grown up way.
Are you thinking about getting a short trendy hair style and letting your natural hair color grow out for your time challenged life style? If you're looking for inspiration follow Jamie Lee's lead and get a short shapely style cut and let your natural hair color grow out. Just think of all the time you'll save, this "perky hair do" almost styles itself.
To get the look, let's take it one step at a time; starting with a style cut and shaping.
LET'S SHAPE IT: For those of you that might have second thoughts about cutting your long locks short because it may look too masculine, Jamie Lee's tousled silhouette with soft tapered neckline, wispy sideburns and a few see through spiky bangs gives this "sassy do" a totally feminine look. With a few adjustments (trims), as it grows you
can find the ideal length and shape for your style.
LET'S STYLE IT: Jamie Lee's style is ideal for the time challenged and takes less than five minutes from start to finish. Just start with an application of volumizing spray(BODY INFUSION) for style support or nothing at all. Comb either through damp hair and shape to dry au natural or give it a quick tousle with your blow dryer for a full look. If the hair looks a bit dry or frizzy after a blow dry a dab of pomade (shape and shine) will tame it. For a totally feminine look, add ear rings, lip stick and you've got this American Beauty's youthful perky do'.
Now that you have a new short tousled style and a totally feminine one to boot, think of all the time you'll save. This "time saving" do' almost styles itself. Just comb and go or a quick blow dry and a dab of styling cream or spray gives it dressy look. By letting your natural hair color grow out you'll be pleasantly surprised at just how good it looks. The silver accents sprinkled throughout will look as if you've had it highlighted and kick the style bar up a notch. Your sassy wind blown' style cut with natural silver highlights, diamond studded ear rings and lip gloss is sure to turn heads and get rave reviews when you show up looking "oh so chic" and years younger with Jamie Lee's perky do'.


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Here is the warning I get:Code:#include<stdio.h> struct face { int c; }; typedef struct face face; face * get_face() { face f = {4}; return &f; } int main() { face * f = get_face(); printf("face c: %d\n", f->c); return 0; }
warning: address of local variable f returned
Since I'm creating face on the stack, shouldn't it go away once the function exits? However, it only throws a warning and still runs perfectly fine (prints 4).
Why does this run correctly? Is it guaranteed to run correctly?


text: RIDGEWOOD, N.J., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Van Dyk Health Care, Inc. announces investments in key new resources as part of its preparation for Accountable Care Act legislation (also known as health care reform). The company has promoted Pam Tokarczuk into a newly formed role of Post-Acute Corporate Director and has invested in new clinical technology across its clinical and managerial teams. Both initiatives are in support of the company's commitment to enhance collaboration with hospitals and other referral partners. "Success in healthcare reform is predicated on creating technology-enabled, proactive care teams, coupled with informed patients who are more engaged in their own care," said Robert Van Dyk, president and CEO of Van Dyk Health Care. "Our investments enable us to strategically align resources to achieve quality in all areas – from forming deeper collaborations with hospitals, avoiding unnecessary rehospitalizations and creating the most positive patient experiences." To that end, Pam Tokarczuk, previously assistant administrator at the Van Dyk Ridgewood facility, will oversee quality and consistency of post-acute care services across the Ridgewood, Montclair and Hawthorne facilities. She will coordinate data and clinical outcomes surrounding hospital re-admissions, the HeartWays cardiac program, as well as oversee nurse education. All of these initiatives work in tandem with adhering to federal, state and local standards and regulations that govern the long-term care industry to ensure that the highest quality care is maintained at all times. Van Dyk has also invested in technology that enables the Van Dyk care teams to assess patient/resident health in real-time. The tool, called Daylight-IQ, enables hospitals and physicians to login and see patient health status, collaborating with the Van Dyk clinical team on appropriate next steps in patient care planning. This, coupled with the use of state-of-the-art electronics, tablets and laptops, empowers Van Dyk's health/medical teams to monitor patient care at all times and from anywhere within the facility.


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There was no Yankee baseball activity to disturb the Sabbath calm today. The athletes, on the one Sunday they could expect off between now and October, unless rain comes to upset the playing schedule, gave their attention to fishing expeditions out in the Gulf, patronized some of the near-by golf links, or just idled the time away at movies or playing cards.
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I found myself reading a story about Elton John's boycott of Dolce and Gabbana, I stayed longer in the past than I'd planned
Dave Bidini tours Toronto's parks and parkettes, one at a time. This week: Maple Leaf Forever Park, near Queen Street East and Leslie
National Post Sessions invites musicians to perform stripped-down versions of their hits or favourite songs
An old familiar world of parks and plazas feels decidedly different today, when viewed in the context of Rob Ford rants
The Motherland is the charming new video and spectacular first single from the acclaimed third Bidiniband album, The Motherland, out May 27
Spring would often be accompanied by the intensity of NHL playoff hockey, but this year, the buoyant joy of a different game better expresses the mood of a success-starved city
I think the greatest gift of all is to be surprised, to be shaken out of a point of view, or maybe just shaken up, period.
In this occasional series, Dave Bidini unearths Toronto's forgotten history. Today Bidini looks at Toronto's fabled reputation with rubes and podunks and straw-chewers
This week and the next, we are featuring excerpts from finalists for the Toronto Book Awards. Our first is from Dave Bidini's Writing Gordon Lightfoot
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ENVE SES 8.9 Carbon Road Wheelset Tubular
Whether you're in the peloton or at Kona, speed matters. But, the question begs to be raised, how do we define speed Some assert that aerodynamics are the end all be all of speed, while others point to light weights and rigidity. However, regardless of what your definition is, we can all agree that it's increasingly uncommon to find one set of wheels that embodies all of our definitions. But, note that we said 'uncommon' and not 'impossible.' This is because American innovators like ENVE produce exceptional products like the 8. 9 Carbon Tubular Road Wheelset. Boasting the industry's highest stiffness to weight ratio, unparalleled durability, and aerodynamics that are literally ahead of the curve, the 8. 9 is undoubtedly a revolution in speed. As part of the ENVE Smart System, SES series, the 8. 9 carbon tubular uses ENVE's most sophisticated technology and engineering techniques to ensure a fast, stiff, and aerodynamic wheelset. The 8. 9's aerodynamic design starts with the size differential of the wheels. ENVE accounted for the different behaviors of front and rear wheels, and designed the 8. 9s with a front wheel that's 85mm deep and 26mm wide, while the rear wheel is 95mm deep and 24mm wide. The front wheel's shallower profile and wide stance helps decrease drag in windy conditions. The rear wheel's depth also decreases drag, because stability is less affected at the aft position of the bike. According to ENVE, the 8. 9s create a low drag number rivaling many competitors' 80 mm depth wheels. In fact, when comparing the necessary power required to hold 40kph at yaw angles ranging from 0 to 16 degrees, the 8. 9 requires around three to four watts less than the Zipp 808 Firecrest, it's leaps and bounds ahead of the 404 Firecrest, and it's basically miles ahead of every offering from HED and Bontrager. However, for the sake of full disclosure, the data does show the Firecrest 808 at a slight advantage between 13 and 15 degree yaw angles. Outside of consistent ...
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Diablo 3 gets 50% XP boost until April 7
With over 1.5 million Diablo 3 players having braved the forces of Death, Blizzard is rewarding the entire community with a special +50% XP weekend through Monday, April 7 at 5AM PDT.READ MORE >
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April Fools: Blizzard announces Happy Reaper
Blizzard's next venture into Sanctuary is a 2D mobile tapping adventure called Happy Reaper.READ MORE >
Blizzard AR Viewer app brings Reaper of Souls art book to life
Blizzard has released a new AR Viewer app on iOS and Android to help bring the pages of your Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls Collector's Edition art book to life.READ MORE >
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Diablo 3 introducing Seasons and Rifts this summer
Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls just came out, but Blizzard is already looking ahead to patch 2.1 this summer, which will introduce ladder-like Seasons and special Rift challenges.READ MORE >
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Diablo 3 for Xbox One in development, Blizzard confirms
Surprise! Blizzard has confirmed it's working on an Xbox One version of Diablo 3. However, in a bizarre twist, while they can confirm development, they can't actually confirm if the game will actually come out.READ MORE >
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Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls pre-orders offer Hearthstone Expert Card Packs
Blizzard is crossing streams with its franchises, once again, when it comes to pre-orders. The publisher is offering Hearthstone Expert Card Packs in the latest pre-order incentive for Diablo III: Reaper of Souls.READ MORE >
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Diablo 3 'Level 61' videos unleash piranha scourge
A new set of videos shows off the powers that the different classes will get in Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls starting with hitting level 61.READ MORE >
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Diablo 3 Reaper of Souls gameplay trailer gets busy slaying
A new trailer for Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls shows off gameplay action of the new areas, Crusader class, and powers.READ MORE >
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Diablo 3 auction house closure detailed
In an effort to prepare Diablo 3 players for the closure of the auction on March 18, Blizzard has updated its FAQ to answer some lingering questions.READ MORE >
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Diablo 3 gets 50% XP boost until March 24
Diablo 3 players on PC and Mac will get a 50% XP boost from now until March 24, the day before Reaper of Souls is released.READ MORE >
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Diablo 3 lead designer calls Adventure Mode 'primary feature' in Reaper of Souls
Diablo 3 lead designer Keven Martens talks about the focus on the new Adventure Mode, and how it corrects some issues with the original release.READ MORE >
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Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls pre-orders give you 'Wings'
Those that pre-order Diablo 3's Reaper of Souls expansion early are about to get some Wings. Early adopters will get the cosmetic Wings of Valor, as well as Valla the Demon Hunter for the upcoming Heroes of the Storm.READ MORE >
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Diablo 3 patch 2.0.1 out now with Loot 2.0
Blizzard is preparing for Reaper of Souls by deploying Diablo 3's new 2.0.1 patch later today, which will usher in Loot 2.0 after Blizzard ushered out the Diablo 3 Auction House.READ MORE >
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Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls closed beta ending today
Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls will see its closed beta come to an end tonight at 5:00PM PST.READ MORE >
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Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls will include Clans and Communities
Diablo 3 will implement a new Clans and Communities feature to the game, which will kick off with the arrival of the Reaper of Souls expansion.READ MORE >
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It's no secret that women love going shopping. We gather around our laptop screens or stalk the entrance of our favorite clothing store just to get a glimpse at what's new, what's trending and what would look absolutely fabulous on our skin and in our closet. Shopping is our thing - has been for generations and it's not looking like we'll find another addiction that's as fashionable.
Although shoppers enjoy being in great company with some of the most stylish brands, they are starting to take notice of something else that's more important than style when choosing their garments. Environmentally conscious clothing is one of the latest trends to hit the world of fashion and savvy shoppers are paying attention.
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Now before you freak out, joining the eco-clothing movement DOES NOT mean you wear potato sacks or that you have to trade in style for sustainability. It also doesn't mean you have to give up half of your paycheck just so you can sport an organic cotton t-shirt. There is a happy and chic medium for the stylish consumer who wants to be socially responsible and support environmental efforts without breaking the bank. That medium is BeGood Clothing.
BeGood is an environmentally-friendly clothing line of super-soft basics and accessories that uses organic practices in EVERY stage of production. BeGood's dedication to environmental consciousness has birthed a better product for not only the consumer, but for the planet. Recently, we caught up with BeGood co-founder Dean Ramadan at their pop-up shop in Venice, CA to talk making a difference while keeping it stylish.
Jasmin Martin: Nowadays it seems everything is shifting towards "going green". Why do you think BeGood stands out amongst other eco-friendly clothing brands?
Dean Ramadan: First off, let me say how thrilled I am that it seems everything is shifting towards going green. Businesses have taken major steps forward in the past couple years, and slowly but surely, the green business is starting to boom. We started BeGood with the idea of making the first direct-to-consumer eco-friendly clothing line. This means that we don't wholesale our line out to anyone, and we sell directly to you. This allows us to be the most affordable eco-option on the market. We also are turning the idea of eco-friendly clothing on it's head, and saying, "why can't you go green and still look good?" Too many people associate wearing eco-friendly with wearing burlap or rough hemp. You can be stylish and still wear clothes that don't damage the planet!
JM: Did you always know you wanted to work in fashion or did a passion for social responsibility lead you into fashion? Your company philosophy is "change your clothes, change the world." What does that mean for you?
DR: I did not know I always wanted to work in fashion, but I have always had a passion for helping others and supporting socially responsible brands. Patagonia was a major influence on BeGood, with how they've had such great success while pioneering so many green initiatives (like 1% For the Planet). Change your clothes, change the world means simply all it takes to make a difference, to make a tangible impact for good on this planet, is to buy an organic cotton t-shirt. Simple as that. By purchasing one organic cotton t-shirt, you are reducing the amount of pesticide and insecticide use by ⅓ a pound. Then, when you add in that your purchase is giving back to a charitable cause (donating 12 gallons of purified drinking water to Evidence Action), you can feel even better about yourself.
JM: Our favorite thing about BeGood is that not only are you promoting social responsibility through sustainable clothing, but you practice social responsibility with your charity work. Tell us a little about some of your non-profit work.
DR: Non-profit work is very important to BeGood as a company, and to its founders, myself and Mark Spera. When we started our store in 2012, Mark and I would still find time to volunteer twice a week. Once at Project Open Hand, which delivers groceries and meals to people in the Bay Area suffering from HIV/AIDS or Breast Cancer. The other volunteer work was at the Golden Gate Parks Department ensuring our cities parks are looking clean and beautiful. Giving back to our community is very important. We also believe strongly in a global economy, which is why we chose to partner with Evidence Action for our giveback. The fact that there are still millions of people on this planet who don't have access to clean drinking water is pretty horrifying. We wanted to do a small part and make our customers aware of what was going on in the world, and to support Evidence Action to continue their incredible work.
JM: As a women's magazine, we're constantly discussing the differences between men and women in the workforce. Being male business owners in the fashion industry, do you feel like you're treated differently than female business owners?
DR: I haven't experienced first hand myself being treated differently than female business owners, but I definitely agree that I should not be. Myself and my co-founder, Mark, are actually the only males in our company. We have a number of neighbors on Union Street in San Francisco, where our store is located, that are female business owners, and I know they are treated with the respect they deserve and are doing a tremendous job.
JM: What's the biggest risk you've taken professionally and how has it paid off?
DR: The biggest risk I have taken professionally was quitting my job, moving across the country to a city that I hadn't spent more than 5 days in, to open a retail store on an iconic San Francisco street selling eco-friendly clothing to customers, the majority of whom have never shopped green before. It has now paid off with three years of profitable business, our own clothing line that has advanced far-past where I could ever have imagined, an e-commerce store, thousands upon thousands of customers, and a staff of the hardest working and most fun people in San Francisco.
JM: What's next for BeGood? Are you looking into branching out into other areas? Maybe a children's line or home goods…? We'd love to see that!
DR: BeGood is always looking to improve and expand our line. We have our spring selections coming out in the next few weeks, which we are excited to show everyone. As we continue to have success with the clothing, we are also branching out to more accessories, both lifestyle and clothing. We recently launched three new scarves, as well as a throw blanket that has done unbelievably well. We are trying to become the most authentic sustainable lifestyle brand.
I'm all about the eco-chic movement. I love that BeGood makes it easy and affordable for me to look good and support the planet in super soft, tees.
For more information on how you can join the eco-chic movement with BeGood Clothing, check them out at begoodclothes.com.
No matter how hard you try to ignore it, your thirtieth birthday will creep up on you like Freddy Kruger in A Nightmare on Elm Street. And it may be just as scary. For me I felt like shouting at random people, "I'm not ready to be a real adult! I still wear an Elmo shirt to bed and I had ice cream for dinner last week!" But alas, thirty came for me whether I was ready or not. To avoid some of the panic of turning 30, I wanted to share my experience with you so that you can be ready too.
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One of the first things I noticed about planning a party at this age was that it was hard to pin people down for a date to celebrate. Whereas before it was each to catch up and enjoy an evening out with friends, now people were scattered across the country or just super busy. It was interesting to see what everyone had going on in their lives and how that affected a simple Saturday night out. One friend had a baby on the way while others were working sixty-hour weeks; life had finally happened to my friends. It was so real, I actually had to send out a Save The Date for my get together as well as email invites (services like Evite and Paperless Post are great for invites). I realized that these moments of getting together and partying tip the lights come on were going to get more and more rare. This made the occasion all the more special for me.
I know this usually isn't what you want to hear on your birthday and this may not apply to everyone but when deciding what to do for my big 3-0, I didn't have an unlimited budget. I would have loved to fly all of my friends out for a mini vacay but that wasn't in the cards. Instead I stayed within my budget and celebrated in town. I hosted a karaoke night at a local sushi restaurant, and served up cupcakes from Vanilla Bake Shop which is right around the corner from my house at the Century City mall. In the end it meant more to celebrate with friends and family than to have everyone shell out money for a trip.
I did manage to sneak in a last minute trip to Mexico but only because I scored a Living Social deal for a resort in Cabo. Travel deal sites like Living Social, Groupon and Travel Zoo are great tools if you just have to get away, but I highly recommend keeping all your financial goals (short-term and long-term) in mind while planning.
I had always wanted to go to this beautiful, coastal city and I was glad I could make it happen. While checking something of the bucket list for me meant a get-away to Cabo, for you it could be sky diving or driving a race car. But do something that you'll never forget and make a memory that will last a lifetime.
Thirty is what you'd call a milestone birthday and it invites a lot of reflection. Beyond celebrating I really wanted to take inventory of my life and gear up for the rest of the year. Taking time to see friends and family and then sneaking in a little me time was the perfect way to do that. I feel refreshed and excited about what's to come. But that's just my b-day story. What's yours? Tell us in the comments below.
Hate is a strong word, but now that I have your attention...I really do despise 30 day challenges. I'm not referring to those 30 day lifestyle challenges or do-a-different-physical-activity-per-day challenges. I am talking about those 30+ day squat, plank, push-up, any-one-exercise for 30 or more consecutive days fitness challenges!!! Yes, I used multiple exclamation points in this writing--they IRK that much!
These so-called challenges are all over social media beckoning users and friends to join the madness: do 100 push-ups per day for 30 days, get to 500 squats per day by your 30th day, 30 days of plank, insert your "favorite" exercise and do it everyday for 30 days. The word challenge may incite the competitor in their followers; however, it gives me visions of hell. Isn't that the definition of 30 days of hell--doing the same thing over and over again, everyday? Not changing anything (while expecting it) is definitely the equivalent to insanity.
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Speaking of results, if you can do any exercise for thirty consecutive days, you are not working out efficiently; thus, you will not elicit the results you seek. You see, when you strength train and challenge yourselves appropriately, your muscles incur microtears and inflammation. Your body recognizes the micro-damage and works to repair those muscles over the course of 24 to 48 hours, resulting in a stronger muscle. If you are able to do these exercises everyday, then you are not doing them to elicit a strength response. On the other hand, if you do feel the soreness (also known as DOMS--delayed onset of muscle soreness) or fatigue in the muscles that were worked, then you are working through the body's rest period which is necessary for strength building. In fact, stressing those muscles repeatedly over consecutive days, without recovery, may even result in strain--diminished strength, injury, or at best, plateau.
In these 30 day challenges, the same muscles are moving in the same pattern. Not only is the participant at risk of potential muscle weakening, but movement dysfunction is a possible result, as well. The push-up challenge is a perfect example of this. Most adults who try this out display a kyphotic, hunchback-like, posture pattern: weak upper back muscles, tight muscles in the chest and neck create a forward shoulder and head slump, weak abdominals, tight hip flexor and lower back muscles, resulting in an exaggerated sway back. In a perfect push-up you need a strong core (shoulders, abs, back, and gluts) to hold your body in that plank position, while executing a chest press movement, to strengthen the chest muscles. However, with most people exemplifying dysfunctional, kyphotic posture and tightly weak front, upper body muscles, the movement dysfunction is perpetuated. That is not the problem. The issue is that you are expecting a weak, badly functioning structure to bear your body weight. Think of a four-legged table with two legs that are shorter than the others. If you sit on it, you expect to topple to the ground below it, right? The result in either scenario is potential injury.
I can continue on with reasons why I DESPISE these 30 day challenges, but the reasons above top the list of most critical reasons why nobody should be doing them. Stop the madness!!!
Reference: http://www.acsm.org/docs/brochures/delayed-onset-muscle-soreness-(doms).pdf
The essence of summer: What is it for you?
For me, it usually comes paired with a glass of wine. Sometimes it's a clean white sipped while burying toes into beach sand, warmed from a day's worth of the sun's blanket. Other times, it's a full-bodied red, accompanied by laughter and adult humor as ribs, steak, and burgers are thrown on a grill ahead of a night surrounded by friends. And other times still, it's a dry rosé when after a day of hard decision making I've got no room left in my mind to decide what, exactly, it is I really want.
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My only demand, no matter the varietal? That the wine be as carefree as summer itself. This means they are reasonably priced and above all… fuss-free. Here are some of my picks for the best wines for any palette:
Crisp. Refreshing. Under $15. I mean I can probably just stop there, right? You're already grabbing this wine and headed to checkout, you've got a concert to catch at The Greek.
But if you want to know more: Stick your nose in this baby and you'll feel as if you're back on the islands, mahn! Expect something bright with tropical pineapple, guava and ripe peach scents which, as the winery says itself: Expresses subtle clover honey notes. Chenin Blanc is known for it's generous acidity, and this wine is no different. You can also pinpoint honeysuckle and lemon-lime flavors, with slight notes of vanilla and cream.
Bottom Line: It's hot. Your palate needs to be quenched with something that'll go down easy while making you feel as elegant as a mid-summer night's eve itself. This is what you're drinking.
You thought under $15 was good? Try under $12. A blend of Syrah, Zinfandel, and my personal favorite –Tempranillo, if you're headed to a BBQ where you don't know anyone, this is the wine you're bringing. A conversation starter, for sure . . . #ThatLabelTho
But if you want to know more: Syrah, Zinfandel, and Tempranillo are three wines consistently listed on "Best Wines for BBQ" lists, and for good reason. What do you get when you blend them all together? Apparently, a wine that is smooth but not overly sweet and easily adaptable to whatever meat you throw at it. See if you can catch the hints of butterscotch and cherry cola (If those aren't the ingredients to an American summer I don't know what is) And note: This is a wine you drink NOW… and why would you not? Once that bottle is empty you can use it as a vase!
Bottom Line: You want to stand out. There may be certain man at this BBQ you just "happen" to be attending, and you're prepared to do exactly as the bottle says . . . Flirt! Hey, what's a summer without a lil' romance?!
Let's be serious: Sometimes, you CAN get champagned-out. The bubbles. The tartness. The morning after. You know what I'm talking about. But what's is a girl to do when she wants something fun, refreshing, and NOT red or white? Pick this bottle up, for under $15, and impress your brunch-mates by introducing them to a label they've probably never heard of.
But if you want to know more: This rosé is light, fruity, and doesn't need a strawberry to be added to ramp up its sweetness. Hints of lemon with a crisp finish linger (but really, only briefly) with a touch of sugar. Serve cold. Very cold.
Bottom Line: It's Sunday. You're brunching. But please – hold the champagne. Try something new!
All right ladies . . .get out there are raise your glass! Hurry . . . before summer passes you by.
So you think you can write? But how do you make a career out of your words? It's not just full manuscripts that are getting writers paid these days. Copywriting is the creative craft of the digital age.
Sarah Grear has created a business around her creativity and is helping entrepreneurs around the globe "unleash their voice" and take their brands to the next level. I chatted with her about her business and her thoughts on what it takes to make it as a copywriter:
Serena Watson: How do you stay creative with your copywriting?
Sarah Grear: Oh my goodness, that's an awesome question… I know certain people, they feel the online world is so crowded and wonder how are they ever going to come from a place that's different from what's already out there.
So the way I stay in my creative zone is, I try to realize that as much as people think that's it's all been done before, that's not true. There's always a way for you to come with your personal experiences in your life and no one else has experienced it but you.
For me, the way that I was able to tap into [my creativity] is to learn what my purpose was, what are my strengths, what are my experiences in life that no one else has gone through but me, and so that's what has been really powerful for me. I learned to hone that for myself, to use my personal stories to connect with people emotionally and that's exactly what I do with all my clients.
I get to know them in a very personal way, and I get to know their stories so intimately that I'm able to use their personal experiences as well, and shine a new light on it. That is really the root of where my creativity comes from.
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SW: That's so real, because every story is unique. You talked about digging into the storyline of your customer. Can you describe the creative process you take your clients through?
SG: Oh sure. So the first step is for them to reach out to me and they usually find me either online or at network events. I also host meetups for entrepreneurs, so usually they'll hear me talking about what I do and they'll reach out.
It's interesting because my business has gone global at this point. I feel really lucky that we live in the times that we do. I've had people reach out to me from Africa, Canada, England, Australia... it's crazy. [Laughs.] It's really cool.
So, I find out if they can fit what they need into one of my packages or I customize whatever it is they need. All of my projects are done in five business days or less. I call them my "writing vacations". So there is a "Summer Vacay" package and the "Weekend Warrior." I keep everything within that theme because I used to be a travel blogger. When we start working together it's an interview process, just like we're doing right now.
Then I go away and I'm just writing, I'm seriously writing. [Laughs] I get everything in that first meeting and I just take it and I run with it. I send most clients the whole first draft after our first call. So on the second call they have all the time left [to give notes]. They look everything over and we do the live edit on Google Docs… Then we wrap the project, shortly after.
SW: Nice. So intensive and in depth, I like it. Can you tell me what type of businesses you usually work with?
SG: My ideal clients are coaches. Like health, business, relationship coaches. But lately, I've been attracting a lot of creative musicians, event planners and graphic designers. Right now I'm working with a woman who actually owns three businesses and all in the wedding and event planning area. And I just wrapped a project with singer/songwriter Chrisette Michele for her new website called Rich Hipster.
SW: Oh that's awesome! I love Chrisette Michele.
SG: Oh, me too. That project was definitely interesting. I've been attracting highly creative people lately and I'm pretty excited about it. What I ask people is if they're ready to change the world one word at a time. And that's all that matters to me is that they want to help and make the world better in some way.
SW: Well, congrats on that. Actually, I was going to ask you, what project are you most proud of?
SG: [Laughs.] That's awesome. It's hard to say, honestly, really my latest creation is the one I'm most proud of at that moment. I'm an artist at the core and I actually got my degree in fine arts. If you're an artist at the core, you know that there is always room for improvement in what you're doing.
You can always want more, you can always spin it, you can always do a little bit better... You can always improve it. So the answer is every new project. Every time I have a project I feel like I grow from it in some way. And also, it's really interesting for other people who want to be writers. I always tell them, your brain is a muscle and the more you write, the more you exercise that muscle in your brain.
SW: Whats your favorite part of helping businesses grow?
SG: My favorite part is actually that emotional connection with the writing. I realize that being vulnerable for some people is really tough, so I come in to the space with them and open that window for them to be vulnerable.
I was working on a project for a large corporation. I met with the CEO and told them I'm here to help you guys make that emotional connection with your product that you're not making right now.
I literally saw his shoulders drop, he was so grateful for someone to say "let's do that," "let's get vulnerable." I try to just be a little more real with people. That's the most satisfying part is to see that growth in them and to know that when I plant that seed with them now it will grow after we work together.
We make changes in them and they are not even aware of yet and I just love that. And they will come back to me six months to a year later, like "wow!" I get goose bumps just talking about it. [Laughs.]
SW: That's great that you love what you do. That's so important. So what advice would you give to someone who's getting in the copywriting?
SG: For the people who want to get into the copywriting, the first book that I read was the Well Fed Writer by Peter Bowerman. I think that's a great book to start with. The next thing I would do is [engage in] either an online network or an in-person network.
One of my online networks that I enjoy being part of is "B School" by Marie Forleo. You can interact with the Facebook group and we meet online for the course once a year. It's a program that you go through, it's really intense.
And then after you do those things, read some books about other copywriters that have built businesses out of it and get in system for networking. I highly recommend reading Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port. Those three things that I did changed my life, changed my business, changed everything.
SW: Last question, and this is just based on your experience after working all these different companies and seeing what they do well and what they do not as well… what mistakes do you see young businesses making in terms of branding?
SG: Not speaking the truth. Usually they come to me because they weren't being true of who they really are and they got lost. Also, having fun. If you're not having fun then you really shouldn't really be doing it. At all.
Not to say that there won't be hard times. I get that, but overall, you have to be able to pull yourself out of that. You do that by... having values that you're always going to hold yourself and everyone around you to. Branding is an experience, a direct extension of who you really are. If you can really hold true to your brand and speak your truth, you're going to be a cut above the rest.
For more information on Sarah Grear visit her website or check out the next Unleash Your Voice: DIY Website Writing Workshop, a two day writing event! Get early bird tickets from now until July 31st!
This article is part of a two part interview with Dr. Gloria Burgess. Read part two now!
Imagine waking up everyday happy -- no, excited to go to work. If you already wake up like this then you have found your passion. Congratulations! Unfortunately, there are millions of millennials out there who are lost in their career. Dr. Gloria Burgess is passionate about helping people find their path in life. As President and CEO of Jazz!, Inc., she leads a team that specializes in equipping leaders and others to be their professional and personal best. An accomplished author, inspirational speaker, and coach, Dr. Burgess is also a professor at the University of Washington and Seattle University. Sit with Dr. Burgess for just five minutes, and her confidence in herself and her chosen career path is palpable. Don't we all wish for that kind of certainty, especially when it comes to following our passion?
As a young woman, Dr. Burgess was faced with a monumental decision—to continue her career as a successful executive in the tech industry or to follow her heart's desire for more personal, meaningful work. She chose the latter. Now she guides individuals to answer the life changing question: Am I on a career path that I'm truly passionate about? Here are three of her tips-- in her words-- for finding a path that is right for you:
As children, it seemed as though we had all the time in the world. We didn't have to study, work, or check email. We had time to play and do what we enjoyed. When you reconnect with your younger self, you can discover important clues about what you love.
"When I was a little girl," recalls Dr. Burgess, "I would be so engrossed in what I was doing that I didn't budge, even when my mom called me by all three of my names!" She advises: "Set aside 10 minutes. Right now. This time is just for you. Sit quietly, and be still. Now, think back to those wonderful days of your childhood. When were you most happy? What were you doing? What did you love doing so much that you lost all track of time?"
"We actually discover our passions when we're quite young," says Dr. Burgess. "But on the way to adulthood, we tend to lose touch with them. Many of us lose our way."
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If you can't connect the dots between your career and what you loved doing as a child, it may be time to rethink your career path.
"So many people have their ladder against the wrong wall," declares Dr. Burgess. "Not surprisingly. Think about it. You go to college, graduate, and land a great job. After a few years, your job isn't as fulfilling as it once was. In truth, you've probably outgrown it. But instead of moving on, you stay put. After a few more years, you find yourself stuck. You might be very good at your job, but you're miserable because it no longer provides meaning or brings you joy. In essence, you've fallen out of love. It's time to make a change."
"Staying put is a recipe for disaster," Dr. Burgess warns. "People often think they're tired or burned out because they work so hard. Wrong. They feel this way because they're actually burning precious time and energy in a job that no longer fits or feeds them. They're running on empty, because they're giving from a well that's gone dry."
"Know this: People who love what they do don't draw a line between work and play. It's all about passion, purpose, and continuous personal growth."
You, too, can enjoy this kind of life.
As one of the first Black female executives in the tech industry, Dr. Burgess had to overcome obstacles that many of us don't encounter today. But like a true trailblazer, Gloria made her mark early and became a leader in her field. "I absolutely loved my corporate career," relates Dr. Burgess. "I had a fantastic job and really excelled in my work."After 23 years in high tech, she left corporate America to launch her own business.
Why would she, or anyone, leave such a successful career?
"It's very simple. I left success—for significance. I wanted my life to count for something beyond my job, beyond myself. I left a successful career because I was being called into a fuller and higher expression of myself. I left because I was out of alignment with who I was becoming. I had one foot in the world of developing systems and processes and the other foot in the world of developing people. Something had to give!"
"When I realized I was passionate about helping others find their passion and reach their full potential, I was excited, energized, and focused."
"I was filled with joy. I then knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that I'd found my passion and my purpose, which would allow me to fully share and express all of my gifts. I no longer wondered if I should go or stay. It was simply a matter of when."
Do you value your strengths? Do your boss and teammates value and respect your strengths? Are you able to fully express your strengths in your current position? Or do you leave the office each day feeling like you have something more to offer? Dr. Burgess encourages us to ask these questions daily.
"It's good career management," she says. "And it's a great strategy for personal growth. Both are necessary if you want to enjoy a life of passion and purpose."
How might you move into a fuller expression of who you are? How might you move beyond mere success to a making your life count for someone or something beyond yourself?
Lately I've been enjoying period-specific historical fiction—especially anything that takes place in the early to mid-1900s. This led me to my latest find: Rules of Civility by Amore Towles. It was published in 2011, so it's not a brand new release, but I loved it all the same.
What pleasantly surprised me about this book was the strong female lead. An independent woman in her early twenties, Katie Kontent is a native New Yorker making Manhattan her own in the post-depression era. Like any young woman starting out, she works hard and is doing her best to make ends meet. Katie's partner-in-crime is Eve Ross, a fearless beauty from Indiana trying to take the city by storm after leaving her country roots behind.
This is a glimpse into the very early days of freedom for women; the beginning of a time when it was possible for them to work and take care of themselves. Together the girls take on the city as they swap dresses and hunt down the bars with the strongest martinis and the best jazz.
But this is just the beginning.
After meeting Tinker Gray, a handsome and wealthy stranger, one New Year's Eve, the two girls embark on a life-altering journey vying for his affections. Although it's clear that he's interested in Katie, a sudden accident one night leaves him devoted to Eve and Katie is left in the rearview mirror.
The tragic situation leaves Katie confused—but she genuinely wants to be happy for her friend. She becomes determined to take control of her own life, forgetting the feelings she felt for Tinker and the reliance she had on Eve.
Katie moves into her own apartment. She quits her stable secretary job to pursue magazine editing. She makes new friends and begins to climb the social ladder on her own.
All the while, the reader joins Katie in her journey to stay true to herself despite the glitz of Manhattan and the desire she has to move into the upper echelon of New York society. Eve and Tinker move in and out of Katie's life and offer mixed signals of what their relationship means, yet Katie never loses her poise and is careful to keep her distance. Only when Eve runs off to California, leaving Tinker behind, does Katie begin to let her feelings for Tinker take over.
Every page of this book is a treat. It examines several important themes: independence, honesty, friendship, determination and honor. I adored Katie Kontent for her honest approach to life and her strength. While Katie considers herself flawed, I found her to be the truest character in the story and it's hard not to admire her. I loved reading about a strong female character in an era when many women were simply expected to give in and get married without the chance for a life of their own.
Rules of Civility will not disappoint. It whisks the reader quickly into 1940s New York and wraps her or him up with a mix of compelling characters and surprising situations where most would wonder what they'd do if they found themselves facing the same thing.
People went out in droves this weekend and even stood in line for hours to see the reincarnation of one of Disney's darkest and most feared villains, Maleficent. The film raked in over $170.6 million during it's opening, proving that its star, Angelina Jolie, still retains her global appeal despite having been absent from the silver screen since 2010's The Tourist. The film seeks to tell the recycled untold story of the classic fable Sleeping Beauty and its antagonist, Maleficent -- a miscreant so wicked she curses newborn baby Aurora at her christening. Directed by Avatar's production designer Robert Stromberg, the film seeks to immerse you so deep into the fairy tale that you forget that it's live action and begin to think that the world of magic and pixies is real. But does it succeed?
I checked out the film over the weekend hoping to see a modern and mature version (a la Ever After – which I loved) of a movie that scared the crap out of me when I was little. Disney is known for their candy coated narratives for kids but the pure evil antihero, dark undertones and haunting melodies of the original Sleeping Beauty were more in line with the stories of The Brothers Grimm and their Little Briar Rose which the film was based on. I predicted from all of the marketing (heavy on the Angelia, with no explanation of why we needed a new version of this classic) that the movie was going to be 97 minutes of her perfectly arched eyebrow and cold sneer but wondered if she could really carry it. The final verdict? She didn't need to. The wonderland created by Stomberg steals the show in the first half of the film as Jolie slowly gets her bearings (maybe she was rusty?). We are introduced to the fairyland of "the moors" where all the magical creatures live and are left wondering, "how did they do that?" The marriage between live action and the artistry of CGI suck you in and the story is well on its way before you realize that… "hey, there are other people in this movie besides Angelia Jolie?!"
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Yes, yes there were… but just barely. Elle Fanning plays Aurora, more pawn in the battle between Maleficent and King Stefan (Sharlto Copley) than a real player in the story. Copley as the King was a little over the top, and the storyline didn't do much to save him. After spending his childhood with her, and seemingly falling in love, young Stefan betrays Maleficent by drugging her and cutting off her wings in order to become king. When Maleficent retaliates by delivering her deadly curse on his newborn daughter, Aurora, King Stefan descends into a ridiculous obsessive state of vengefulness. So much so, that he can't even go to his dying wife's bedside because he must sit and have imaginary conversations with Maleficent. He sends his daughter away to be cared for by three pixies (Fittle, Thistlewit and Knotgrass—fun right?) until her sixteenth birthday, hoping that his nemesis will never find her. But no one is more cunning than Angelina… I mean Maleficent and she immediately goes to the cottage where young Aurora lives in hiding.
In act two, we see something that was definitely not in the cartoon version of Sleeping Beauty. What starts out as the fairy queen spying on Aurora turns into Maleficent looking over her. Maleficent's merciless demeanor and spine tingling cackle are slowly melted away by Aurora's burgeoning charm. The cutest scene is when toddler Aurora (played by Jolie's daughter Vivienne Jolie-Pitt) waddles up to Maleficient who says, "I don't like children." Some irony there coming from Jolie, mother of seven. Maleficent picks up Aurora and holds her for a second before she sends her back to the cottage. Still holding on to her hatred of King Stefan, Maleficent almost sends 8-year-old Aurora over a cliff. But the once lighthearted fairy queen can't go through with it. And when Aurora finally visits the moors, the merciless Maleficent is completely won over by her wide-eyed wonder. "I have a plan," Aurora says. "When I get a little older, I'll come and live here with you. We can take care of each other." "Why don't you live here now?" Maleficent says.
The evil queen and the young princess chillin' together? This isn't the sleeping beauty I remember! The story seems even more unfamiliar as Aurora pricks her finger as foretold in the curse and falls into a death-like sleep but the kiss from cute Prince Phillip (Brenton Thwaites) doesn't wake her up. Say what? Isn't this true love's kiss? The story ends and we find that true love isn't always romantic. Aurora and Maleficent have to team up to help each other defeat the crazed King Stefan and the story is suddenly more Thelma and Louise than the romantic Disney fairy tale we all remember. Overall, I thought the story was a bit choppy and the performances could have been stronger but I wasn't mad at the effort. Really though, what was disappointing was the lack of maturity in the story. This may be a modern retelling but it's still one for the kiddies. Should you see it? Sure, but bring your little cousins too.
So, you want to plan a trip with friends and family but no one in your entourage is 'rolling' yet? If you add up the cost of flights, resort fees, food, activities, and rental cars, trips can get pretty costly. Oh, and then there are all these destination weddings you are getting invited to this year… I mean come on. The invitation is flattering but, when you get down to it, you have to figure out where you're going to get $1,000 of disposable income. If you wait until you've stacked up cash, you may never get to spend a fun, relaxing weekend with loved ones. Life is made up of a series of wonderful moments - here are tips to plan a memorable getaway without breaking the aqua bank.
1. Pick a vacation destination central to the majority of your party. Consider where your friends and family are coming from. If you're lucky, they're all in the same general area, so picking somewhere convenient to travel to together will be easy. But if you're like me, they'll all be spread out. In this case, try selecting a location convenient for the most folks, or for those whose budgets are less flexible. It's the nice thing to do…
2. Pack light! With the exorbitant fees for checked baggage these days, you can save yourself upwards of $100 by only taking a carry-on. If you are going away for just a weekend you should be able to pull this off… Just say no to that third pair of stilettos!
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3. Keep an eye on flash deals! One of the keys to cheap and chic travel will be to remain flexible. You never know when deals will become available. I have found fantastic opportunities via resources like Gilt City, Jetsetter, Groupon, Travelzoo and Vacationist. The one caveat is, you have to be ready to pull the trigger. So, if you want to welcome adventure, flash deals could be the right move!
4. Take advantage of the off-season. Some of my best vacations have been during the off-season. Prices are way more reasonable and there are crazy deals. No snow on the slopes? Try Lake Tahoe. A little warmer than usual, check out Miami. This past Fourth of July, some friends and I visited Palm Springs. Sure, it was 107 degrees at its peak, but we spent the majority of the time in the pool or inside our wonderfully air-conditioned house, which brings me to suggestion #5…
5. Find home and vacation rentals. I wanted to get a big group of friends and family together for the 4th of July. We were all on a budget, so it was important that this be a quick, cheap, and easy getaway. Given that we had eight people, I searched for home rentals via: www.homeaway.com, www.vrbo.com, www.airbnb.com. Eight people contributing to the rental widened our net. Suddenly, we were able to afford a three bedroom three bathroom house, with a pool and gourmet kitchen (see picture above). I was really nervous about renting through a website. I worried that someone might run away with my money, or that the home wouldn't be as advertised.* Fortunately, it turned out better than expected! Having a kitchen allowed us to cook for ourselves and save money on dining out. In preparation, I planned out our meals for the two-day stay and got just the right amount of supplies from Costco and Whole Foods. Once there, we happily chilled at the house, swimming, cooking, drinking, talking, and playing games. Our two-day Palm Springs vacay worked out to under $140 per person!
*TIP: Read reviews and customer advice before purchasing. Obviously, the more positive reviews the better, but don't just look at the number of stars, be sure to read the text. Other vacationers will help you determine if the house will fit your vacation needs.
If you're jonesing for time away with friends, try something a little non-traditional. Even if it doesn't turn out like one of Jay-Z and Beyonce's fabulous vacations, at least it will be an adventure.
This story was originally published on The Los Angeles Post.
Instagram has hands-down reigned the social media world in the past few years, its position solidified with the acquisition by Facebook, the release of the iPhone5 and the addition of video functionality. Of course you're following all of your Facebook friends and even a few big names, celebrities, and possibly a few bloggers, but Instagram has allowed a whole new wave of amateur and professional photographers to blossom. From art, culture, style, food and more, here are some of the must-follow people to follow on Instagram... besides your little sister and Rihanna.
1. @Instagrafite
With the uptick of street and graffiti art, we love this visually dynamic virtual gallery showcasing the best street art. Billboards, walls, signs, and even the occasional semi-truck somehow are transformed,giving your inner-art enthusiast a daily shot of awe. We also love that the photos are tagged on the map, so you can visit the pieces that make the grade in your area. Street art tour, anyone?
2. @chrisconnolly
We love diving into the world of mobile developer and all-around web-guy-turned-iPhone-photographer Chris Connolly. Shots of nature, portraits and simple city fixtures become things of beauty in his hands. Chris makes us want to grab our iPhones and start taking pictures of anything and everything.
3. @share_food
Foodies everywhere rejoice when @share_food posts a new photo. Food porn to the extreme, follow to find delicious and beautifully photographed treats like portabella cheeseburgers, chocolate tarts, colorful sushi and more. This is a must-follow account because you can tag your own photos with #sharefood and if your own photo is featured, it could be viewed by over 62K followers.
4. @OscarPRGirl
Need an injection of style and the latest trends? For an inside look at what's hot, a must-follow is Erika Bearman, the Communication Director for Oscar de la Renta and her fabulous style envy-inducing photo of outfits, behind-the-scenes, events, swag and more.
Just like shopping, there's always something new and we are all for living vicariously through Erika's fabulous life.
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5. @BarackObama
Run by our President's social media-savvy staff, this Instagram account is full of personal photos of President Obama as well as inspiring shots from around the country on the campaign trail and following his work.
6. @paulscheer
Who doesn't need some daily dose of humor? Spice it up with this hilarious stream from writer and comedian/TV Paul Scheer who turns ridiculous street sightings into comedy gold. Just be careful not to LOL too loud at work.
7. @dvl
We love the visually stunning photo magic that can only describe the photos posted by usability consultant Dustin Vaughn-Luma. Epic black and white shots, nature's glory and priceless moments frozen in time abound in his shots.
8. @alifewortheating
Because your life wouldn't be complete without more stunning photos of food, we've added @alifewortheating to our list. Run by self-proclaimed foodie and traveler Adam Goldberg, his photos document his culinary experiences. We love his accessible style and following along in long form with updates to his blog and other social media profiles.
9. @Charitywater
Combining stunning photos with social good, this nonprofit organization made of list of top Instagram accounts to follow for a dose of feel-good and kindness brought by shots of their efforts to bring clean drinking water to communities in developing countries.
10. @kevin
Although he's no Tom from MySpace, Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom made our must-follow list for those that want to stay in the know on the latest of Instagram and some cool behind-the-scenes snaps. However, mostly we just like his lavish, jet-setting and glamorous beach photos. If only we had thought of Instagram.
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I'm not packing clothes
for this year's CMJ Marathon in New
York City. In fact, I'm not even bringing down a
laptop. Instead of spending five straight days inhaling various poisons,
feverishly blogging on the same nonsense that everyone else is covering, and
ransacking my weathered eardrums with out-of-tune guitar shreds and swollen
bass lines, I'm limiting my trip to one day and two nights, and seeing how much
I can cram in.
Armed with two
note pads, running shoes, an itinerary, and a fistful of Ritalin, I'm leaving Boston on Wednesday
afternoon. Upon arrival in Manhattan,
I'll check in with CMJ, then head directly to a showcase (Please note: I won't
have to drop bags off since I'm not bringing any). I'm aware that this seems silly.
How much can I actually cover in such a short time? Why not spend the whole
weekend? Surely I'll end up staying for more debauchery.
Not so much. I
turned 29 this year, and music festivals are squandering my hopes of living one
more decade. This past March at South by Southwest in Austin I lost 13 pounds;
my trainer at the time said it was the result of complete malnutrition. He was probably
correct – I barely ate for an entire week, and, save for some shower water, I
hadn't drunk a thing besides canned beer and whatever free cocktails were
served at sponsored happy hours.
So that I don't
waste your time and mine, I devised a strategy. On my first night, the plan is
to check Homeboy Sandman and P. Casso at S.O.B.'s, then roll to the Gallery Bar
for Arabian Prince before peeping NY Oil and other progressive cats at Studio B
in Brooklyn. From there I'll smash back
downtown for Ho-Ag at Bowery Poetry Club, then to Hollywood Holt at 205
Chrystie, Moby at Le Royale, and, finally, the Fools Gold Showcase at Webster
Hall until at least four in the morning.
On Thursday I'll
wake early off whoever's couch and gorge myself in a Burger King French toast
sticks before bouncing to the NYU
Kimmel Center
for a workshop. Despite having gone to CMJ more than half-a-dozen times, I've
never actually seen a panel; but I can't miss the flagitiously phony DJ Spooky
partaking in a discussion titled "Current Independent Culture through the Eyes
of True Indie Pioneers."
Since I'm out of
words like "run," "hop," and "roll" to over-describe how I'll be commuting between
shows, here goes a simplified list of some remaining artists who I'll be trying
to see before I jet early Friday morning: Ovum, Dirty On Purpose, Cheeseburger,
U-N-I, 88 Keys, George Clinton, Ill Bill, Sean Price, Dujeous, Mobius Collective,
Pharoahe Monch, Statik Selektah, Reks, Termanology, J-Zone, Q-Tip, Yo Majesty!,
Hercules and Love Affair, and Shout Out Out Out Out.
I won't make
more predictions – other than that I'll feel badly for the person sitting next
to me on the bus ride back – but I will make one promise: my exclusive on line
feature, "CMJ In One Day," will be posted on The Phoenix web site before 5pm
this Friday. Hang tough.


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Bruins see improvement in Maple Leafs
|10.27.10 at 3:57 pm ET
The Bruins are preparing for their first match-up against the Toronto Maple Leafs Thursday night, in an always-anticipated clash of original six teams. In the 2009-10 season, the Maple Leafs were nothing special, finishing at the bottom of the Northeast Division with a 30-38-14 record. Now, eight games into 2010-11, it seems the Leafs have turned things around. Toronto won its first four starts, then dropped three games in a row before picking up a 3-1 victory over the Panthers Tuesday night. The Leafs' 5-2-1 record currently has them sitting atop the division standings.
'They're a good team, they're a young team,' Patrice Bergeron said after practice on Wednesday. 'Their players have developed into good players so I think that's why they're improved.'
Right wing Nathan Horton said he knows the Leafs have shown plenty of reasons for other teams to fear them thus far.
"Their defensemen are big, strong, physical, and their forwards are quick and fast,' Horton said, adding the Bruins will need to be prepared to work for 60 minutes on Thursday. Coach Claude Julien seemed to agree, noting that the B's are 'facing a team that's coming in with lots of confidence, lots of speed and lots of energy.'
Speaking of energy, it has seemed to be just that the B's have lacked early on in each of their losses this season. On Saturday, the Rangers put up a quick 2-0 lead on the Bruins in the first period, and the Bruins, despite getting goals from Zdeno Chara and Horton, were never quite able to make a full comeback.
'I think it's just about making sure we have a good first couple shifts and be good on the forecheck right away,' Bergeron said. 'If we get scored one goal against, we've got to make sure we keep our balance instead of just getting back over our heels for a couple shifts and letting them score another one.'
Horton echoed Bergeron's thoughts on the loss to the Rangers.
'We kind of got behind the eight ball in the first period,' he said. 'So, I think we need to have a big first period, big 10 minutes of the game, come out hard and I think put the pressure on them maybe.'
Pressure is something that should not be lacking on Thursday night. 'It's a divisional game,' Julien said, 'both teams know that and the importance of it.' Although it's very early, the team is focused on the fact that it's still crucial to gain those two extra points and start things off in a solid way against these opponents.
'This is our first division game,' David Krejci said. 'So, we play for a lot tomorrow and we obviously want to get a win, so that would be a big win for us, especially against Toronto.' Krejci insisted that despite coming off a loss, the team is feeling confident and comfortable with the kind of hockey they've been playing.
Besides just looking to collect points in this matchup though, the Bruins are determined not to let themselves drop two games in a row. 'We're a team that has to bounce back from losing our last game,' Julien said. 'If you want to be a part of those elite teams in the league, you don't want to lose two in a row.'


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Survey: Census 2000
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Data set: Summary File 3 (SF3)
|H104. Imputation Of Year Structure Built [3]
Universe: Housing units
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|Imputation Of Year Structure Built
|Universe: Housing units
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|Social Explorer, U.S. Census Bureau; 2000 Census of Population and Housing, Summary File 3: Technical Documentation, 2002.
|Summary File 3 Technical Documentation -> Appendix C. Data Collection and Processing Procedures -> Glossary -> Imputation
When information is missing or inconsistent, the Census Bureau uses a method called imputation to assign values. Imputation relies on the statistical principle of "homogeneity," or the tendency of households within a small geographic area to be similar in most characteristics. For example, the value of "rented" is likely to be imputed for a housing unit not reporting on owner/renter status in a neighborhood with multiunits or apartments where other respondents reported "rented" on the census questionnaire. In past censuses, when the occupancy status or the number of residents was not known for a housing unit, this information was imputed.
Internet Questionnaire Assistance (IQA)
An operation which allows respondents to use the Census Bureau's Internet site to (1) ask questions and receive answers about the census form, job opportunities, or the purpose of the census and (2) provide responses to the short form.
Interpolation frequently is used in calculating medians or quartiles based on interval data and in approximating standard errors from tables. Linear interpolation is used to estimate values of a function between two known values. Pareto interpolation is an alternative to linear interpolation. In Pareto interpolation, the median is derived by interpolating between the logarithms of the upper and lower income limits of the median category. It is used by the Census Bureau in calculating median income within intervals wider than $2,500.
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|Social Explorer, U.S. Census Bureau; 2000 Census of Population and Housing, Summary File 3: Technical Documentation, 2002.
|Summary File 3 Technical Documentation -> Appendix B. Definitons of Subject Characteristics -> Housing Characteristics -> Year Structure Built
The data on year structure built were obtained from answers to long-form questionnaire Item 35, which was asked on a sample basis at both occupied and vacant housing units. Year structure built refers to when the building was first constructed, not when it was remodeled, added to, or converted. For housing units under construction that met the housing unit definition-that is, all exterior windows, doors, and final usable floors were in place-the category "1999 or 2000" was used for tabulations. For mobile homes, houseboats, RVs, etc., the manufacturers model year was assumed to be the year built. The data relate to the number of units built during the specified periods that were still in existence at the time of enumeration.
Median year structure built
Median year structure built divides the distribution into two equal parts: one-half of the cases falling below the median year structure built and one-half above the median. Median year structure built is computed on the basis of a standard distribution (see the "Standard Distributions" section under "Derived Measures"). Median year structure built is rounded to the nearest whole number. Median age of housing can be obtained by subtracting median year structure built from 2000. For example, if the median year structure built is 1967, the median age of housing in that area is 33 years (2000 minus 1967). (For more information on medians, see "Derived Measures".)
Limitation of the data
Data on year structure built are more susceptible to errors of response and nonreporting than data on many other items because respondents must rely on their memory or on estimates by people who have lived in the neighborhood a long time.
Data on year structure built were collected for the first time in the 1940 census. Since then, the response categories have been modified to accommodate the 10-year period between each census. In the 1980 census, the number of units built before 1940 appeared to be underreported. In an effort to alleviate this problem, a "Don't know" category was added in 1990. Responses of "Don't know" were treated like blanks and the item was allocated from similar units by tenure and structure type. However, this led to an extremely high allocation rate for the item (28 percent). A 1996 test proved inconclusive in determining whether a "Don't know" category led to a more accurate count of older units, but the test showed the allocation rate for this item was greatly reduced by the elimination of the "Don't know" category. As a result, "Don't know" was deleted for Census 2000.


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Andrew Bradshaw, 44, of Hoole Way, faces two charges
A CHESTER man has appeared before magistrates accused of engaging in sexual activity in front of a child.
Andrew Bradshaw, 44, of Hoole Way, is charged with two counts of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child aged between 13 and 15. He denies both charges against him.
West Cheshire Magistrates, sitting in Chester, adjourned the case until November 6 when the case is expected to be committed to Chester Crown Court.
Bradshaw was remanded in custody until that date.
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