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Detroit-born Dykema has blossomed further afield in recent years but hasn't forgotten its roots.
JUST to keep us all on our toes, when last year's Chambers Associate went to press in spring 2015, Dykema announced a combination with the Texas firm Cox Smith, which completed later that year. We managed to halt the printing presses just in time to add this key bit of late news, and this year chairman and CEO Peter Kellett is proud to tell us the move fulfills "one of our strategic objectives." Phew! Revenue for 2015 shot up by over 25%. Over the past ten years the firm's expansion has been steady and considered, gradually building up a roster of 15 offices across Michigan, where Dykema originated, Illinois and Texas, as well as bases in Minneapolis, DC and California. "Last year I sensed we were getting close to a major opportunity," adds Peter Kellett, "and we were. A year from now I hope to be talking to you about another similar move." Watch this space.
Chambers USA recognizes Dykema's increasingly national strengths, with rankings in Texas and Illinois as well as Michigan. Ranked practices include M&A, litigation, employment, real estate, immigration, antitrust, restructuring and IP. At the time of our calls, five juniors in our interview pool were based in Detroit, three in Chicago, three in Bloomfield Hills, and one in Ann Arbor. Of these, seven were some kind of litigator, three were in real estate, and the others were in corporate finance, or taxation & estates.
The Work
Reputation – while "excellent" – wasn't the sole source of attraction to the firm for our interviewees: most expressed that the "dedicated mentoring" during the summer, or "the good feeling during interviews, particularly when compared to the angry and stuffy attitudes of interviewers at the giant firms," sealed the deal. Some were drawn to Dykema's positioning as "technically midsize with the work/life balance to match, but with clients just as sophisticated as its BigLaw peers."
"They've really challenged me."
When new summer associates begin their ten-week experience (six in Texas), they're "usually not assigned to a specific group but rather encouraged to rotate, initially using the free-market system." A couple of sources in litigation expressed their passion for the practice area before summering, and were able to take on "mostly litigation work and some research" rather than experiencing the transactional side. At the end, future associates select their three top choices and all participants were pleased to be assigned to their preferred group. Once their associate life begins, juniors again "go out and get work," a system experienced differently by different associates. A litigator offered this constructive criticism: "While it gives you more control it can be unnerving and frustrating; we need an online workflow system." On the other hand, colleagues commented that "they do a good job of communicating and making sure associates have a good balance of work."
Real estaters were happy with the spread of work and responsibility levels. "I'm getting a little more responsibility with each new matter," one reflected. "At first, it was just whatever work needed doing. Now it's more focused." Sources agreed that "there's always due diligence, but as you go along you start to draft documents too, take on research, or coordinate a closing by preparing the relevant documents." An interviewee spoke enthusiastically about "being thrown into all the different strands of the practice, from amending leases, to lending transactions, to a buy/sell agreement. They've really challenged me." Client contact came in the form of "sitting in on conference calls."
"Once in a while I'm given too much responsibility."
Litigators – assigned to subgroups such as class actions and product liability, commercial, business, or financial services – reckoned that "the way we staff cases, in small teams of one partner and two associates, allows you to contribute quickly." One recalled "spending the first five months doing mostly research – there's a lot of that – and doc review, but after that I had my own cases and was working directly under a partner, drafting, coordinating discovery and interacting with clients." While others didn't graduate into more substantive work quite as quickly as that, they confirmed that "from second year onward I've been involved in the strategy and sit on case meetings, as well as working on a few small cases alone. I've taken two depositions and I go to court a lot. My friends at other firms are doing very basic stuff that's hardly even legal. Once in a while I'm given too much responsibility, but I always have partners I can talk to about it."
Training & Development
While all newbies attend an orientation and there are practice group presentations on current issues, most interviewees found that "we don't have a formal training process. It's learn-by-experience. Every partner has a different teaching style and works differently. It's not consistent but I've learnt a lot." We heard this can be "frustrating," depending on who you're working with and how busy they are: "Sometimes it's hard to track people down and get a sense of what I should be doing. More partner involvement would be good because not getting enough feedback can be frustrating." On the other hand, "people are willing to talk to you about things: I've been able to go to my practice group leaders about anything." Others confirmed they would cherish more consistency and concluded they "wouldn't rave about training; sometimes we just have to learn by doing."
Nevertheless, each associate is assigned a formal partner mentor. "I worked a lot for a particular attorney during summer and still have dinner with her and her husband." Like anywhere, some mentors prove more committed than others, leading one mentee to opine that "they need to get someone who wants to mentor or scrap the program." They also remembered "having associate mentors during summer: they should carry that on, it's great!" There's an annual formal "individual sit-down meeting to discuss performance and any concerns."
Hours & Compensation
"Yes, we do have time for a private life."
From the first year onward, hitting the hours target of 1,950 means eligibility for a "merit-based" bonus. Juniors confessed to being slightly unsure "what happens if you don't hit the target," and suspected that "occasionally everyone gets the bonus irrespective of billables." The 1,950 was a source of stress for some, but not all. "Perhaps there's not an over-abundance of legal work," one offered, "but it can be really hard." Others were more optimistic and asserted that "considering how accepting the firm is of pro bono, you can make it."
"Yes, we do have time for a private life," juniors told us. Starting the day "at eightish and leaving by six or seven" was standard, and while some did work regularly on weekends, most did not. Working from home when necessary "is always an option." One laughed and said: "Partners tease me, saying I should go out more while I'm young."
Pro Bono
"My most substantive experience – such as depositions – has been in pro bono."
"Pro bono is encouraged and it satisfies my need to help the community," a representative associate declared. "We get a steady stream of emails and I've dealt with immigration issues, small business matters where I've worked directly with the client," and we even heard about an international child kidnapping case. Some cases "lead to a hearing which I'll lead." Another explained that "my most substantive experience – such as depositions – has been in pro bono. I've worked on important prisoners' rights cases, racking up 300 hours, and it all counts toward my billable target. There's no problem with that." Forty a year are compulsory, even for transactional lawyers, who admitted "finding it much harder because our schedule is a lot more volatile." A real estate attorney took it further: "I don't partake because I don't see a benefit in my practice."
Pro bono hours
"They're certainly making an effort, particularly at associate level," was the consensus. "At partner level, it's not great." Still, while admitting that "of course, like all firms it could always do a better job overall," sources felt "really proud" of Dykema's diversity effort in recruitment. They reckoned that supporting initiatives such as the Wolverine Bar Association demonstrates the firm's "focus on creating a more diverse law firm." One nonwhite female associate recalled "looking around me during the summer and thinking it was incredibly diverse. You can add that as one of the assets that drew me to Dykema." Overall, Chicago attorneys felt the results of the diversity efforts more strongly than those in other offices.
A proud Detroit deal-doer explained that "because ours is the head office, it's got a more traditional feel. Think less glass and more wood paneling. We wear business casual whereas some of the other offices are more laid back in that respect. Still, it's open and you often see people walking around, strategizing. I know we're looking to make officewide lunches a more regular occurrence, and a nicer coffee machine would be great! It's currently not quite doing the trick."
"A nicer coffee machine would be great!"
Chicago case-crackers had no beef with the coffee beans, but they didn't beat around the bush when it came to the office artwork: "It's awful! It's a running joke. They're abstract and they look really old, as in dingy." Other than that, "everyone gets their own office and you can decorate it however you want. Some have better views than others. Overall the place is spacious and comfortable, and it gets the job done." One did confess though: "Sometimes I'm jealous because friends at other firms have beautiful offices. It's nice here, but it's not the nicest." We also heard rumors of "a rooftop terrace in Bloomfield Hills where they host socials once a month."
Across all offices and practice groups, juniors agreed that "partners are approachable and talk to us like we're colleagues. They're interested in our opinion and in our legal minds." Generally speaking too, sources spoke of a "friendly and relaxed" atmosphere across the firm, "where everyone from admin staff to equity partners respects one another and work together." Beyond this, each location and department within it had different vibes. A real estate rookie in Detroit beamed: "I've lucked out. I'm friends with all my co-workers. We don't just talk about work, we ask about each other's families."
"Four days out of five we all have lunch together."
A source in Chicago found "breaking into the social atmosphere quite difficult: there's not as much talking or joking among juniors here as I've seen in other groups." A real estater commented instead that "everyone is so close, at least four days out of five we all have lunch together." The social scene, interviewees hoped, will soon see a ramp-up "now that, since the combination with Cox Smith, we've introduced an associate committee. They had one so we wanted one firmwide." For the moment, "social events are mostly during summer; other than that there's not much."
Strategy & Future
Speaking of Cox Smith: at the time of our research, Dykema associates had so far had limited time to experience the combined firm's new guise. But had they noticed any initial changes? "Other than the associate committee, not really." The evolution is far from complete, chairman and CEO Peter Kellett reminds us, affirming: "We are not done growing. We will grow in each of the major markets we are in. In the long term, we will have a truly national platform, probably even global. We don't have an imminent plan but I'm always looking out for growth possibilities."
Get Hired
Current juniors may not be feeling the effects of the merger yet, but future candidates surely will: "We've expanded the number of law schools we visit in Texas," hiring partner Lisa Brown explains, adding that "we went to the University of Wisconsin this year as well, which was new." Although Dykema accepts direct applications, OCIs are typically its first point of contact with potential new associates. "The first thing we do is study a candidate's resume for participation in journals, experience in leadership positions, and student organizations – activities that suggest they're able to develop client relationships. The quality of law school and a strong academic performance are important, but we don't have a grade cutoff."
Lisa Brown also reveals that during interviews hopefuls are asked "open-ended questions designed to elicit information about how they've made decisions and solved problems previously. They'll have more time to ask us questions in the callback." The summer program is available in nine of the 15 offices.
Interview with chairman and CEO Peter Kellett
Chambers Associate: What have been the highlights over the past year?
Peter Kellett: First of all, we accomplished a major combination and that realizes one of our strategic objectives. Secondly, we've been recognized nationally in 20 practice areas where we're among the best law firms. We've received a high index rating for our pro bono work. We've also been engaged in extremely high profile matters in litigation and IP, to mention a few, and right now we are in the middle of some very interesting projects that have generated cross-office opportunities for our lawyers. It helps the firm's overall integration when you can involve multiple offices in a major client assignment.
CA: Which practice areas are growing and which are shrinking?
PK: Cyber security and data privacy is a hot one right now. Corporate M&A is going strong for us in the middle market and private equity transactional space. Our regulatory practices generally seem to be seeing growth and activity, and I would say litigation remains a strength and mainstay across the firm. I'm not actually seeing anything that's shrinking.
CA: What's your plan for the future? Last year you mentioned continuing to expand in California and Texas. And you also spoke about a focus on diversity.
PK: We are not done growing. We will grow in each of the major markets we are in. In the long term, we will have a truly national platform, probably even global. We don't have an imminent plan but I'm always looking out for growth possibilities. We can't always predict it, but last year I sensed we were getting close to a major opportunity and we were. A year from now I hope to be talking to you about another similar move.
CA: How would you describe the culture of Dykema? A few people mentioned choosing it because they wanted the quality of work of bigger firms without that environment – do you think this is what they would have found coming in as associates?
PK: People find we are a collaborative and collegial firm that stresses team work. We don't have a lot of people with sharp elbows; we get along well and like one another, which might be considered a distinguishing characteristic. That isn't to say that many other firms aren't great places to work too, but we're particularly proud of it.
We promote team work by creating client teams that work together to make sure we're delivering the same level of coordinated service to all our major clients across all practice areas. We share knowledge about the client with one another so we're never out of sync; it's a huge asset of our service and helps us promote our shared mission internally. Our hiring and integration process emphasizes these values too.
CA: What has changed culturally since the merger with Cox Smith? I heard there will now be a firm-wide associate committee, something that Cox Smith had and Dykema didn't.
PK: Yes, and that's a great example of integrating best practices and good ideas no matter which side of the combination they come from. Some of our IT deployment has changed to adapt to some of Cox Smith's systems. That has been well received. Right now it's still a bit too early to identify longer range cultural effects.
I want to hasten to say this has been a very seamless and very successful meshing of people who get along well and are working on a number of energizing and exciting joint initiatives. While there are probably more instances of joint initiatives here, this isn't limited to Texas. I see legacy Cox Smith clients that legacy Dykema lawyers are now serving which is promising.
CA: What are some of the reasons associates choose not to stay at Dykema?
PK: People leave for situational reasons in their own life, a number of associates take in house positions with clients – and those are appealing to different people for different reasons. Perhaps it's because there's an opportunity to develop a skillset and be on the ground floor of a business, which can be exciting. We don't lose a lot of associates to competitor law firms.
CA: What's the number one thing you expect of associates and the number one thing you can offer them?
PK: The number one thing we can offer is a growing and exciting platform with great clients, and the opportunity to access excellent work with very high quality lawyers in a collaborative and supportive environment. What we expect are people that will embrace that opportunity, that are willing to work hard and also enjoy what they're doing, and that aspire to become part of a team focused on excellent client service above all.
CA: Is there anything else you'd like our readers to know?
PK: I want to mention that we have worked very hard to build relationships between offices and practice areas. Our system enables our management to be represented across all offices, rather than being centralized in one location. We have a pretty transparent management structure, and that means that we consider views from across the firm and decisions are made collectively. If someone is wondering whether this is a healthy work environment, it's an important characteristic. I've seen firms that don't do this well, and ultimately it becomes corrosive.
Interview with hiring partner Lisa Brown
Chambers Associate: Have any changes been made to your recruitment process our readers should be aware of?
Lisa Brown: With the recent merger we've expanded the number of law schools we visit in Texas. We went to the University of Wisconsin this year as well, which was new. Otherwise our recruitment process continues to work well!
CA: How are you encouraging diversity in recruitment?
LB: We start with our actual recruiting committee, and ensure we have a diverse group. We also created our own scholarship for diverse law students at the University of Michigan and the University of Illinois, including the opportunity to work for us during summer after their first year. We give summer associates a chance to participate in Dykema's diversity initiatives while they're with us. We also have a women's business initiative they can get involved with.
CA: What does an associate have to do if they want to make partner, and how early on should they look to place themselves on that track?
LB: Our current track to be evaluated for partnership is two tiered; we have salary partners and equity partners. The track rate is 7.5 years for salaried partners. A solid performance at the firm and good relationships with colleagues are crucial criteria of course, and we also look out for associates who are proactive and take ownership of their projects. Dykema associates meet deadlines, add value, show they are dependable, crave responsibility and are up for challenges. People who demonstrate these qualities throughout their time here make great partners. We're also known for a focus on client service and for being responsive, so associates will want to develop these skills as well.
CA: What do associates go on to do if they don't stay at the firm?
LB: Lately if associates have left they've gone to in house positions. Not to a competitor across the street. Many associates go to our clients too, if they leave, and can then enjoy working with former colleagues. In that sense it works out well for us.
CA: How important is the social scene to the associate experience at Dykema?
LB: We've got a good one. We try to create a balance between working hard and meeting lots of folks and colleagues across our many offices. We have a series of retreats that target different levels of associates, starting from summer associates, associates fresh out of law school, mid-level and senior attorneys. The retreats emphasize training but also include social time for the participants. At the retreats, everyone has a few days to get to know each other and the office where the event is held. In addition, each of the offices also organizes office-specific events and outings throughout the year. It's a good mix.
CA: What's the number one thing you expect of associates and the number one thing you can offer them?
LB: The number one thing we expect is a solid performance here, including solid writing skills and analytical capabilities. We seek to develop those skills, of course, and we offer a very good base to do that, with an excellent training program. We're devoted to mentoring and we offer associates sophisticated work from large clients.
CA: What distinguishes your summer program from other firms'?
LB: A few things: our culture of taking our work seriously but ourselves not so much distinguishes the atmosphere in our offices. It allows a lot of different people to fit in, with the common traits of being practical, approachable, and down to earth. Another distinguishing factor is our work itself. Summer associates sample a lot of practice areas and also work with colleagues in other offices, because that's the way we are organised. We encourage them to take responsibility from the start. 9 of our 15 offices run summer programs.
CA: Can you talk us through the application process?
LB: We visited 16 campuses and two job fairs for OCIs this year. The OCI is the first contact we have with candidates – although we do accept write-ins. The first thing we do is study a candidates' resume for participation in journals, experience in leadership positions, and in student organizations – activities that suggest they're able to develop client relationships. The quality of law school and a strong academic performance are important, but we don't have a grade cut-off.
During interviews we ask open-ended questions designed to elicit information about how they've made decisions and solved problems previously. We always like to see they've done their homework on us, and whether they can articulate legal issues and work well with others. They'll have more time to ask us questions in the callback.
CA: What happens during callbacks?
LB: We have more time to drill down to some of the areas I mention in my previous answer. Questions at this stage may just be more detailed. It's more of a back and forth too, but we're looking for those same traits. Our incoming class of 2016 will include associates from 9 of the 16 schools we visited, plus an additional four we didn't visit on campus.
CA: What's the personality trait that Dykema associates tend to have in common?
LB: After the merger we launched a firm-wide project to ask that very question, run by a consultant. We wanted to ask who might thrive at the firm, and we came out with: intelligent, hard working, team players, and people who show enthusiasm and initiative.
The decline of Detroit
The past few decades have seen Detroit experience a remarkable slump. This is perhaps best displayed by the fact that its population stood at nearly 2 million in 1950, and dropped to just under 700,000 in 2014. The city's reduced population has been accompanied by a dwindling automotive industry, high crime rates and even instances of urban decay in some of its bigger areas.
All this culminated in Detroit filing for bankruptcy toward the end of 2013, representing the largest municipal bankruptcy case in US history. Jones Day bankruptcy lawyer Kevyn Orr was appointed as emergency manager of the City and after almost a year of negotiation, in December 2014 Detroit came out of bankruptcy. We take a look at the possible causes of Detroit's decline, and the effects it has had on the city's legal market.
The day Detroit broke down
There have been many theories surrounding the decline of Detroit and the factors that may have contributed toward it. One such theory is the city's heavy reliance on the automotive industry and the role that has played in its downfall.
Certainly, over the years there has been a clear correlation between the growth of the auto sector and Detroit's prosperity. At the beginning of the 20th century, before the introduction of the Ford Model T (widely considered the first affordable automobile), the population of Detroit was around 285,000. But the auto industry's arrival into the city signaled a major change, as it quickly grew to become a driving force of Detroit's economy and helped it to attract close to a million new residents. By 1930 the city's population had reached close to 1.6 million people, which rose to nearly 2 million just before 1950.
Soon after this, however, the auto sector in Detroit began to run out of gas. Much rested on the dominance of the 'Big Three' automobile manufacturers: General Motors, Ford and Chrysler. Their hold over the market meant they could easily oust their smaller competitors and further cement their position as the three main players. But at the same time, they were beginning to shift their production away from the center of Detroit.
This trend continued onward from the 1950s, as many companies belonging to the auto industry migrated to other parts of the country and beyond, while those that remained eventually closed down. The financial troubles of major auto companies in the 1970s added further misery to the situation, and, despite a series of attempts to kickstart the auto industry in the 1980s and 90s, Detroit followed the fates of Chrysler and GM by filing for bankruptcy in 2013.
Sin city
Although the auto industry is one of the main reasons behind Detroit's demise, other factors have played their part too. The rise of suburbs in the 1950s led to nearly 150,000 job losses in Detroit, while freeway construction during the same period reduced the population of many neighborhoods and made commuting significantly easier (meaning living and working outside the city had become a viable option).
Detroit also witnessed five days of riots in 1967, in which 43 people were killed and 467 were injured. On top of these casualties, countless stores and buildings were looted, damaged or burned down, and hundreds of families became homeless as a result. The riots also forced thousands of small businesses to permanently close down or desert the city in search of safety.
Detroit's reputation as a hotspot for crime and violence was exacerbated in the 1970s and 80s, when numerous street gangs were formed and began to take control of the city's drug trade. This helped to 'earn' it the label of the most dangerous city in America during the period, and in the early 90s crime rates there had reached nearly 3,000 violent crimes per 100,000 people.
While it's still considered one of the country's more dangerous cities, the Detroit of today doesn't quite have the same level of violence as that aforementioned period. In 2013, for instance, it saw a significant drop in crime compared to the previous year, though it did have the same number of murders as New York (a city with over 11 times the population of Detroit).
Driving out of town
Even before the news broke in 2013 that it had filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy, it would have been tough to argue against the evidence of Detroit's lengthy deterioration. But what has this meant for its legal market?
The economic uncertainty surrounding Detroit means law firms would be hard pressed to justify investing there right now, especially when you consider the long-standing presence many firms already have in the city. One of those is Dykema Gossett, which has been in Detroit for the better part of 100 years. And if we use Dykema as a case study, it shows an ever-increasing importance for firms based in the area to extend significantly beyond their roots.
Dykema has continued to branch out from its core in Detroit, the latest development a combination with Texan Cox Smith. Previously, in January and July 2013 it opened offices in Minneapolis and Austin, adding to other recent openings in Charlotte and Dallas, as well as further growth in the likes of Chicago, LA and Washington, DC. And with 15 offices now spread across seven states in the US, Dykema has come to be viewed as more of a national outfit than purely a Detroit firm – a trend that can also be applied to others situated in the city. In fact, while Detroit is still officially the home of its HQ, Dykema's biggest office is actually in Chicago.
The firm's shift away from Detroit arguably goes hand in hand with its broadened scope of practices. It may have been serving the auto industry for over 85 years, but Dykema has ensured it doesn't repeat the city's mistake of over-relying on the sector as a source of work. A look at the Chambers USA rankings shows its expertise in several areas, as it scores highly in corporate/M&A, general commercial litigation, labor & employment, and real estate (all in the Michigan area). The same goes for its clients: beyond big-name auto manufacturers like Chrysler, Ford and GM, the firm represents over 40 of the top Fortune 100 companies, plus more than 70 banks and financial services businesses.
For Dykema in particular, its healthy state belies that of the place in which it was born. Chairman and CEO Peter Kellett tells us the bankruptcy "has not effected us in the mix of work or the quality or quantity of work we've taken on, or in our ability to attract talent to the office." Kellett recalls; "A couple of years ago many people were sitting watching the city heading into bankruptcy and thought it would be a long-term, chronic albatross around the city's neck." In the wake of the bankruptcy approval plan Kellett's optimistic about the future: "The automotive sector is much healthier, there's a lot of public and private infrastructure. The best indicator of improvement is that there are many more people – particularly young people – living and working in the central city. It's a great sign and we're pretty upbeat."
So, while the future of Detroit remains uncertain, firms like Dykema have avoided such a fate by making forceful yet measured decisions to extend their reach beyond the limits of the city.
Dykema Gossett PLLC
400 Renaissance Center,
Website www.dykema.com
- Head Office: Detroit, MI
- Number of domestic offices: 15
- Number of international offices: 0
- Partners (US): 276
- Associates (US): 141
- Summer Salary 2016
- 2Ls: $1,900-$2,700/week
- 1Ls hired? Occasionally
- Split summers offered? In Texas
- Summers 2016: 31
- Offers/acceptances 2015 15 offers, 10 acceptances
Main areas of work Dykema provides legal counsel to clients ranging from Fortune 500 corporations and middle-market businesses, to financial institutions, governmental entities and non-profits. Our practices include antitrust; appellate; automotive; banking; bankruptcy; class action; lending; litigation; construction; corporate; e-discovery; education; employee benefits and executive compensation; energy; environmental; estates and trusts; gaming; government policy; government investigations and compliance; healthcare; immigration; intellectual property and IP litigation; infrastructure; insurance; privacy, data security and e-commerce; private equity, venture capital and mezzanine finance; labor and employment; life sciences; mergers and acquisitions; product liability; public finance; real estate; securities and taxation.
Firm profile With more than a century of experience and nearly 500 attorneys and other professionals, Dykema is one of the top law firms for business in the United States. Serving clients from our 15 offices in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas and Washington, DC, we help clients address their most complex and sophisticated issues. We provide the highest quality legal counsel and exceptional client service from a work environment that thrives on cooperation, diversity and inclusion. Many of our attorneys and staff have made Dykema their home since the start of their careers. We consider this to be the highest compliment and one of the reasons for our ongoing success.
Recruitment details
• Number of 1st year associates: 20
• Number of 2nd year associates: 12
• Associate salaries: 1st year: $115,000-$145,000 (depending on office)
• 2nd year: Not lock step
• Clerking policy: Yes
Law Schools attending for OCIs in 2016:
Baylor, Detroit-Mercy, Howard, Illinois, Michigan, MSU, Northwestern, Notre Dame, OSU, St.Mary's, Texas Tech, Uof T - Austin, UCLA, USC, Wayne State
Summer details
Summer associate profile:
A successful summer associate candidate will show initiative, excellent analytical skills and strong writing ability. We look for associates who are willing to work hard, have demonstrated leadership potential and enjoy working in a team environment.
Summer program components:
Dykema's summer associate program offers challenging assignments and a real life law practice experience with opportunities to participate in client, court and other formal settings. We integrate our summer associates into the firm via practice area and professional development activities, including a writing workshop with a professional writing instructor. We host social activities for summer associates to become better acquainted with us and our culture. We also provide summer associates with a senior and junior advisor. These advisors, together with our training, social activities and the substantive practice experience, have greatly contributed to the success of Dykema's summer program.


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Among travelers, there's a sect that takes only carry-on luggage, for fear that a given airline will lose the checked stuff. Although N4N used to be part of this hardy band, the insistence of Mrs. N4N has led me in a different direction. So, naturally, USAir lost my luggage during a recent return from the Dominican Republic. At least it was on the return flight.
The errant suitcase showed up on my doorstep two days later, significantly taking the sting out of the temporary inconvenience.
Still, it was frustrating that attempts to establish the status of the gear while it was MIA proved fruitless. This kind of thing, multiplied on a broad scale, adds to dissatisfaction with the airline industry, and the perception that air travel, once a more elegant experience, is now a lot more frustrating and unpleasant.
UPS can tell you where a package is within a short time of its being sent. The airlines apparently don't want the added cost or hassle of being able to do likewise. Too bad. Ultimately, they may ignore this issue at their own peril.

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SAN DIEGO - There are mistakes the Nationals make on an occasional basis, mistakes they've made with regularity more recently and mistakes they've been making all season.
Their 7-3 loss to the Padres on Thursday night had all three kinds. And whether or not that makes it one of the low points of the 2011 season, there seemed to be little denying it was one of their worst efforts this year.
The Nationals ran their way into two outs - one because of mistaken aggression, another because of delayed hustle. Their bullpen issued walks when the game was still within reach. They deserted runners in scoring position with regularity. At the end of the night, they were a season-low nine games under .500, needing to sweep the last three games at Petco Park to come home with a winning record on their longest road trip of the season.
"It was not a good game," manager Jim Riggleman said. "The effort and intensity's there, but it was just not a good game. We had a couple things happen on the bases. We walked people. It just was not a pretty game. I don't know how else to say it."
That probably should have been clear from the first inning, when Rick Ankiel drew a walk and stole second to put himself in scoring position with one out and Jayson Werth - who led the National League in doubles last season - coming to the plate in the National League's most cavernous ballpark. But Ankiel got thrown out stealing third, and Werth's triple to the wall in right center came with no one on base.
Riggleman said Ankiel thought he picked up a sign in Aaron Harang's delivery that helped him read when the right-hander was going to the plate. But when he broke for third, he was thrown out easily.
"It was just a bad time to run," Ankiel said. "You're always looking for timing, but it was just bad judgment on my call."
In the bottom of the first, Livan Hernandez threw a high sinker to Chase Headley, who launched it out to left for a two-run homer, and the Nationals were in a hole for the rest of the night. That hole got bigger in the sixth, when the Padres strung together three singles off Hernandez, Sean Burnett walked the one batter he faced (rookie Anthony Rizzo) and Henry Rodriguez came in to issue two more walks.
It was 7-2 by the end of the seventh, and Wilson Ramos' pinch homer in the ninth only prolonged the game and polished the final score.
"We lose a lot of good games that we're supposed to win," Hernandez said. "We feel it. We're human. We don't feel too good about the games where we lose by one run, and sometimes we're winning, and we lose it in one inning. It's hard. But we've got to continue to play. We're going to get hot and win seven, eight games in a row. That time's got to come. I don't know when."
The Nationals continue to say that, but it's starting to sound less like a proclamation and more like wishful thinking.


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1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon shallots, finely chopped
1 tablespoon roasted red peppers, diced
1/3 cup asparagus, diced and blanched
3 whole eggs
1 tablespoon cream
fresh chives, parsley, tarragon to taste
pinch salt and pepper
pinch cayenne pepper
2 strips bacon, diced
2 tablespoons onions, diced
1/2 cup diced potatoes, par-boiled
meat from 1/2 lobster (cooked and shelled)
2 tablespoons butter
6 asparagus, blanched
8 potato batons, baked until crisp
1 teaspoon Crème Fraiche
4 lobster carcasses
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 thyme sprig
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups white wine
1 cup tomato juice
16 cups water
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At the stove: Gently warm oil in a non-stick ovenproof sauté pan, add shallots, stir until wilted, add 1/3 cup asparagus and roasted pepper. In second pan render bacon. Then add 2 Tbs. onion with diced potato and parsley and sauté until potato is golden; keep warm. Beat eggs with cream, 2 oz. lobster glace, salt, pepper and herbs.
Add egg mixture to pan with shallot, peppers and asparagus. Stir well to combine, place in oven preheated to 400° bake until set, approx. 10-12 minutes; remove & keep warm. In small sauté pan heat lobster glace and lobster, add butter and stir until butter is fully incorporated. Season to taste.
On the plate: Warm plate in the oven or over the stove. Spoon potatoes on the plate. Place Frittata on top of potatoes. Arrange potato batons and asparagus. Place lobster on top of frittata. Drizzle Lobster Glace (next step) & crème fraiche.
Prior lobster preparation: Cook lobsters in boiling water and remove meat from shells, reserve water and shells for stock. Lobster meat will be reheated later, please take care to undercook slightly. Chill and reserve.
Lobster glace preparation: Wash lobster carcasses well removing the grain sac (brain) and roe. Additional shells from lobster meat preparation may be added. Heat oil in heavy 6-8 qt. stockpot. Stir in the lobster carcasses and cook until most of the liquid has cooked out. Stir in the carrot, celery, garlic, bay leaf, and thyme. Cook at a moderate heat until softened. Deglaze with wine, then add tomato juice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a very low simmer for approximately three quarters to one hour. Strain stock through a cheesecloth-lined fine sieve; discard solids. Stock will need to be further reduced to intensify flavor and yield 5-6 cups of Lobster Glace. Another three quarters to one hour. Cool glace and refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. We recommend using a stainless steel saucepot and a very low heat setting.
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1. Deuce Lutui: Out of all the Cardinals fourth-year players, Lutui marks the only member of the 2006 draft class to appear and start in all 16 games (second consecutive season). The former second-round selection came into his own in his senior year. His high penalty count was a thing of the past, and he provided solid protection for Kurt Warner. Set to be a free agent, he likely won't go anywhere. The local product is set to block for his fellow Trojan this year. He and Matt Leinart should finish what they started years ago.
2. Matt Leinart: Although Dennis Green described Leinart as a gift from heaven, he's been in purgatory for much of his career. Leinart's been in limbo sitting behind a future Hall of Fame quarterback. When the 10th overall selection addressed the media after the draft, he alluded to being in Warner's shadows and his plans of learning from the great quarterback. The Cardinals certainly hope he's taken more than just notes. Leinart has appeared to have matured, looks comfortable in the pocket and the huddle and his arm strength continues to impress. But there are certainly still big question marks that surround Leinart's ability to lead an NFL team, but so far the Cardinals have expressed confidence in Leinart and given him the go-ahead.
3. Gabe Watson: The defensive lineman appeared in all 16 games last season but started in none. He's become a reliable backup but with some changes expected on the line, he'll have to do more to earn his keep.
4. Stephen Spach: The tight end out of Fresno State found his way to the desert by way of the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles. Spach's seen his most production in red, starting a total of 11 games for the Cardinals. But he hasn't found his niche in the Cardinals offense. Anthony Becht takes the cake for best blocker at that position, while Ben Patrick- when healthy and following league rules- helps more in the receiving game than the other tight ends.
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In his recently published book "The Growth Map", Goldman Sachs' Jim O'Neill of BRIC fame has reiterated Pakistan's long term growth prospects as part of the Next 11 (N-11) group of nations which includes Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Turkey, South Korea, and Vietnam.
Goldman Sachs has recently launched an N-11 equity fund (GSYAX) to enable investors to take advantage of growth in the Next-11 group of nations.
Answering a reporter's question about the growth prospects of GCC (oil-rich nations of Gulf Cooperation Council) at a recent investment conference in Dubai, he said: "Some GCC countries are well placed to be hubs for the BRIC and N-11-influenced world. I often think of Dubai as a kind of N-11 center, even the capital of the N-11 world, given its business adjacency to Egypt, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, and, of course, India and Russia."
While the primary criterion used by Goldman Sachs for membership of a developing nation in BRIC and N-11 is the size of its population, the firm also considers what it calls Growth Environment Score (GES) of each nation. The 13 variables which make up growth environment score are inflation, fiscal deficit, external debt, investment rate, openness of the economy, penetration of phones, penetration of personal computers, penetration of internet, average years of secondary education, life expectancy, political stability, rule of law and corruption.
Goldman Sachs has given Pakistan a low GES score which puts the country among the bottom third of Next-11 nations. However, this score is rising, and Goldman forecasts that Pakistan will be among the top 20 world economies by 2025.
It seems to me that Goldman Sachs' assessment of Pakistan's growth prospects are too heavily influenced by the current crises the country faces. It is too conservative and does not fully reflect its future potential based on the nation's economic history over the last 64 years. For example, Goldman assumes a future growth rate that is less than the average of over 5% a year which Pakistan has seen over the last 64 years.
My view is that Goldman Sachs' forecast should fully reflect the fact that Pakistan's per capita GDP increased by 60% to $3,000 in the last decade. Even if it is assumed that there is no demographic dividend and the country's gdp growth rate will not accelerate, its per-capita income should still rise to nearly $20,000 by 2050, well above the Goldman Sachs' forecast of $15,066.00.
It is unrealistic to assume that Pakistan's economy will not benefit from its very young population. With half of its population below 20 years and 60 per cent below 30 years, Pakistan is well-positioned to reap huge demographic dividend, with its workforce growing at a faster rate than total population. This trend is estimated to accelerate over several decades. The average Pakistanis are now taking education more seriously than ever. Youth literacy is about 70% and growing, and young people are spending more time in schools and colleges to graduate at higher rates than their Indian counterparts in 15+ age group, according to a report on educational achievement by Harvard University researchers Robert Barro and Jong-Wha Lee. Vocational training is also getting increased focus since 2006 under National Vocational Training Commission (NAVTEC) with help from Germany, Japan, South Korea and the Netherlands.
The fact is that equity markets in Pakistan have already produced much higher returns than BRICs' markets have over the last decade.
Pakistan's main stock market ended 2010 with a 28 percent annual gain, driven by foreign buying mainly in the energy sector, despite concerns about the country's macroeconomic indicators after summer floods, according to Reuters. Although it was less than half of the 63% gain recorded in 2009, it is still an impressive rise in KSE-100 index when compared with the performance of Mumbai(+17%) and Shanghai(-14.3%) key indexes. Among other BRICs, Brazil is up just 1% for the year, and the dollar-traded Russian RTS index rose 22% in the year, reaching a 16-month closing high of 1,769.57 on Tuesday, while the ruble-based MICEX is also up 22%.
Pakistan's key share index KSE-100 dropped about 5% in 2011, significantly less than most the emerging markets around the world. Mumbai's Sensex, by contrast, lost about 25% of its value, putting it among the worst performing markets in the world.
Given the historical economic data I have shared in this post, I remain optimistic that Pakistan can and will easily beat Jim O'Neill's current forecast in the coming decades.
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Up $1.50 beats the heck outta up150%!
Like you said it is still cheaper than anywhere else.
Thanks for the heads-up.
This is a discussion on Wal Mart ammo prices went up! within the General Firearm Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; That's right.......my local WM last night had plenty of 40S&W in the 50ct Federal. Past week and since the first of the year, it's been ...
That's right.......my local WM last night had plenty of 40S&W in the 50ct Federal. Past week and since the first of the year, it's been $12.47 per box. Well, now it's $13.97. Up $1.50 per box. I knew it was bound to happen sooner or later, and here it is. Still cheaper than anywhere else....when they have it. So don't be surprised when you're out and about this weekend and happen to stop into your local WM.
Up $1.50 beats the heck outta up150%!
Like you said it is still cheaper than anywhere else.
Thanks for the heads-up.
*WARNING - I may or may not know what I am talking about.
I noticed that increase this past week on Federal ammo. I would assume it also increased on the Blazer ammo but not sure. Both were marked at the same price two weeks ago.
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And don't be silly enough to ask for .38 or .357, they just look at you like they are wondering what planet you came from.
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that I still ,after months of return trips to w/m, cannot find any 45acp at any price.
Extremism in the Defense of Liberty is No Vice--Moderation in the Pursuit of Justice is No Virtue. - Senator Barry Goldwater
It's still better than the $20-$40 per box of 50 cheapo Independence and Wolf stuff I saw at a gun show last night!
"Naked and Starving as They are We Cannot Enough Admire the Incomparable Patience and Fidelity of the Soldiery" George Washington, Valley Forge, 1777.
Man, I'm glad I'm all stocked up. How's that $8.97 9mm Blazer looking? I haven't seen any in a while. Have they raised that too?
At least some of you folks are fortunate enough that your local Wal-Mart occasionally has some pistol ammo to offer. For months now my local WM has only had shotgun, and some rifle ammo to offer. Of course I only make about one trip a week so I may just be hitting the store after the last shipment has sold out.
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I have noticed the same exact price changes here aas well. Like everyone else, its still cheaper then anywhere else.
Yeah I bought two boxes of federal .40sw a week ago for the same price.
If the hoarding ever stops and demand starts falling behind supply, you may see it come down. That's a big may. Who would have ever thought the supply was be this bad this far out. I'm starting to wonder if maybe there isn't some conspiracy thing going on. Oh, wait a minute. I'm not paranoid.
$13+ box isn't so bad.
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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Ramrod, that's still not a bad price for .40 S&W.
For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the son of man be. Mathew 24:27
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Have you guys ever contemplated that things will always be this way, and that ammo will be scarce forever? I figure Obama gets us two ways, one there is no ammo, two there is so little of it that no one practices, and can't hit the broad side of a barn! haha
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Moderating Users and Classes with the 3CX WebMeeting
Moderating Users and Classes
On this topic
Being able to modify a conference or an online meeting on the spot is crucial for your performance and your customers' satisfaction. With the 3CX WebMeeting feature you can moderate both the users and the meeting rooms. Imagine having a webinar and suddenly one of your participants starts messing around with the presentation only because you had him added as an Organizer by mistake.
Moderating Users
An organizer can provide additional rights to the participants depending on their role. To change the role of participants in an ongoing meeting press the "Change Role" button next to the name.
There are 3 different roles:
- Organizer - Has full control of the web meeting. Can take advantage of all the available features as well as control camera, microphone and chat access. He can also accept, reject or kick a user out of a meeting.
- Presenter - Can only Share screen, Reply to a Remote Control request, Polling and share PDF.
- Participant - Can only Request for Remote control Assistance.
All the above roles can react within the web meeting through the drop down menu after pressing the "React" button, as shown below:
Users can also "Vote" when a Survey/Poll is conducted by pressing the button.
Kick a User out of a Meeting
Organizers also have the ability to kick a user out of a meeting. Click on the user's name and the Kick option will be available to select, as shown below.
Once the participant is Kicked, he will receive the below message and will be removed within 3 seconds.
Users who have been kicked from a meeting have the ability to re-join the meeting. Kicking a user is not the same as banning them.
Accept/Reject Feature
An Organiser has the ability to Accept or Reject participants who are trying to connect to a meeting. This feature is available only if you have the rights to "Moderate Participants" and you are on a "Shared Room". These options are set by your administrator.
Moderate Meeting Rooms
Why would someone want to moderate their online meeting rooms? 3CX WebMeeting offers many benefits, depending on the project and your working field, on how to handle the meetings better and more efficiently. There are 2 categories available with 3CX: Private Rooms and Shared Rooms, both of which have to be set by your administrator.
Private Rooms
This form is perfect for use in support, customer service queues, or any type of online meeting where a 1-to-1 meeting is essential. Anyone who attempts to connect to this meeting will be automatically redirected to a privately generated meeting room.
Private rooms can be used as your personal Click2Meet link or in queues. Once someone clicks on the WebMeeting link his browser will automatically open. The joining procedure is exactly the same in all WebMeeting forms. Once the participant is logged in, the system will send an e-mail to the extension that the WebMeeting URL is assigned to.
Note: You are only able to join one room at a time. You can always log out of a web meeting and join another one to inform them that you will be with them shortly, and re-join the previous meeting to continue.
When in a queue, all the agents of the queue will receive the Email informing them of the "3CX Web Meeting: Private Room". Once an agent answers the "call" the others will not be able to join the meeting. You will also receive a "Chat" message with the link to join.
Shared Rooms
This form of web meeting is used for team web meetings and webinars where more than one person should join and participate. Anyone who presses the link can join the meeting at any time.
If you want your participants to have restricted access and to be able to moderate them at any time as an organizer, then you need to have enabled the "Moderate participant" through the management console (this requires the administrator). When this mode is enabled the participants can join the meeting only when the organizer is logged in. The organizer then has the option to Accept or Reject their request.
This can also be helpful when kicking a participant out of the web meeting if you do not want them to re-join.
See Also
- Creating video conferences from: Windows, Mac
- Using your personal Click2Meet URL - for quick video conferences.
- Joining a 3CX web conference – From any open standard browser.
- Video Conferencing Features - How to Share Your Screen or a PDF, Remote Control, Recordings and Create Surveys.


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We want to compile a list of predictions for 2012 about the mobile industry. We are currently gathering predictions from our members as well as leaders of the industry itself, but we thought, "Why not get our readers involved, too?" So, here is your chance to become a "consultant" and let us and the world know what you think is coming in 2012 (besides the possible end of the world).
A couple of examples:
Consumers in 2012 will equally be comfortable using mobile for search and discovery as they do the Internet. In parallel, we'll continue to see a blossoming of new applications and services that are uniquely suited to mobile devices. Mobile commerce-related services will surpass entertainment and time-wasting services.
—Fritz Demopoulos, Founder and Managing Director, Queen's Road Capital
My prediction is that tablet-like devices become ubiquitous—like cell phones are today. That these devices become the method for communicating, educating, and transacting sales. Cell phones will be built into these devices. This will open up big possibilities for educating the masses all over the world. Knowledge will flow freely across the world.
—Vivek Wadhwa, Vice President of Academics and Innovation, Singularity University
Here are the basic requirements:
- A single prediction about what the the mobile industry will experience in 2012.
- The prediction should be no more than 2 sentences – 3 tops.
- Be sure to include your name, position, and company so we can give proper credit.
- Think.
- Plot.
- Dream.
- Rationalize.
- Leave a comment at https://www.facebook.com/mobiSights OR email us at email@example.com
- Do Steps 1-5 before December 22nd.
- Stay tuned to for the post dedicated to your voice!
We will pick the best/most interesting predictions to appear in a dedicated post. If it is really insightful, we may include you in our member report. By the way, be sure to "Like" our mobiSights Facebook page for extra karma points. :)
Anywho, have fun with it!


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Teacher preparation in AICESR, emphasizing on the information skills, and digitized curriculum is becoming internationally popular. We create asynchronous and learner controlled learning environments.AICESR caters to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment / evaluation on-line and process-oriented needs of students through print material and other media packages. The place and role of examinations have become redundant; though not obsolete. Using information than having information is power and education. We prepare our students through free-tray projects and tasks to face do-or-die challenges and succeed. Unlike other college products, our prospective teachers' power and authority are never ever threatened. Thanks to their intensive preparation in crisis management skills. Our teachers are ever ready to 'metamorphose' themselves as cyber-guides and power-brokers of their wards and information. Ashoka Education Foundation is an initiative to revolutionize the educational environment, by not only equipping the students with information, mental and spiritual strength and with contemporary skills, but also empowering their personality with a VISION. A Vision to be a contributor in making India a Super Power by 2020. In its efforts, AEF has started the Ashoka Universal Schools at Ashoka House. Wadala and Chandsi. We are dedicated in preparing our children to meet global challenges by retaining within themselves their Indian sanskar.
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Gordon Strachan has often made headlines with his pithy
quotes (Q: There goes your unbeaten run. Can you handle it? A: No. I'm
just going to crumble like a wreck. I'll
go home, become an alcoholic and maybe jump off a bridge. Yeah, I think I can
handle it.") but on his first day as Middlesbrough boss it was what he didn't say that created more interest.
was pictured holding a piece of paper that looked a lot like his ideal Middlesbrough team sheet.
And bad
news for anyone not named Brad Jones, David Wheater, Sean St Ledger or Adam
Johnson - nine of the 13 names on the list were prospective signings.
Strachan's targets are Arsenal
wunder-kind Jack Wilshere, Manchester United's
15-minutes-of-fame merchant Federico Macheda and, inevitably, Kevin Phillips. Also named were Kyle Naughton, Andy Griffin, Marc Albrighton, Isaiah Osbourne, Hayden Mullins and Chris Iwelumo.
While it
displays a bit of ambition, the list will hardly inspire confidence in the 24
Boro squad members who now, apparently, find themselves surplus to
Strachan's blunder
was the kind of thing normally associated with major public figures and
government ministers - or Nick Faldo, who pretended his list of Ryder Cup pairings was a lunch list.
For example, in April Bob Quick, Britain's
most senior anti-terror policeman, resigned after flashing notes headed 'SECRET'
that detailed a raid on an alleged terrorist cell in North-West London.
And last year Housing Minister Caroline Flint was snapped
with briefing notes explaining just how deep in the brown stuff the UK property
market was: "We can't know how bad it will get." Of course you can't, you're
only the government.
It may go some
way to explaining Strachan's rather
odd remark: "If you have been Celtic manager for
four years you can be Prime Minister of Great Britain."
After yesterday's
Westminster-worthy gaffe, he
is well on the way.
- - -
Fabio Capello's
claim that Michael Owen is his "tormentor" has predictably been
misinterpreted by this morning's
'My Owen torment' is a typical headline, suggesting the Manchester
United striker gives Capello sleepless nights. If he does, it is almost
certainly by refusing to shut up about people refusing to shut up about his
injury record.
In fact, Capello was just answering a question about his Italy
counterpart Marcello Lippi, who has been slated for not picking the
mad-as-a-box-of-frogs Sampdoria striker Antonio Cassano.
Capello remarked that there always seems to be one player
the manager is criticised for leaving out. In Lippi's
case it is Cassano; in Capello's
case it is Owen.
Andy Reid
The view put about by an increasing number of Irishmen, led by rabble-rouser
par excellence Eamon Dunphy, is that Reid is being omitted from Giovanni
Trapattoni's squad because of pure
vindictiveness. After Ireland
came within a minute of beating Italy,
Dunphy stormed: "A travesty, a terrible performance, shameful. We never
passed the ball. It's clear Andy Reid
needs to be in the team. This is a great injustice." Steady on. Reid might
be worth a place in the squad, but he's
hardly Garrincha. In fact, he's not
even Damien Duff.
Dario Hubner
Another Trapattoni nemesis in the form of the ultimate
throwback striker. Hubner smoked, drank, made his Serie A debut at 30 and
scored stacks of goals. Aged 35, he topped the 2001/02 Serie A scoring charts
for Piacenza
and provoked a huge clamour for his inclusion in the World Cup squad. Trapattoni
was so rattled by this (and a campaign for Roberto
Baggio to be recalled) he named his strikers for Korea
and Japan
- neither player was involved.
Even in 2002, Romario was ancient, but Luis Felipe Scolari copped all
kinds of flak for refusing to pick him. Pele was among Scolari's main critics, leading to one of the greatest
quotes ever after Brazil
won the World Cup: "I believe that Pele knows nothing about football. He has done nothing as a
coach and all his analysis always turns out to be wrong. If you want to win a
title, you have to listen to Pele and then do the opposite."
Steve McManaman
McManaman, then of Real Madrid, was ignored by Sven-Goran
Eriksson for the trip to Japan
and Korea.
The Swede evidently thought it more important to take five centre-backs (Rio
Ferdinand, Sol Campbell, Wes Brown, Martin Keown, Gareth Southgate), the
managerial equivalent of taking thermal long johns on your honeymoon to the
Maldives. When Eurosport-Yahoo! blogger-to-be Danny Murphy pulled out injured, Eriksson
again overlooked McManaman and took Trevor Sinclair instead.
David Beckham
A very modern 'tormentor'. On taking on the England job, Steve McClaren dropped
Beckham as a PR stunt to make himself look like a strong manager. Instead, he
looked like a pillock. With England's Euro 2008 qualifying campaign floundering,
McClaren caved in to public pressure and recalled Becks, who could not prevent
defeats away to Russia and Croatia.
Capello sensibly decided not to mess with Becks, having done so unsuccessfully
at Real Madrid, and chose to drop Owen instead - a tactic which has the plus
point of being right.
- - -
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Tvente ish een ambitious club ... and realished
deir ambishion thish seashon. Dat is vye I am pleashed vith thish nieuw deal."
For sure. Steve McKlaaren on his new contract with FC Twente.
FOREIGN VIEW: Clubs have criticised the French League after
20 people were injured and 18 arrested in clashes between police and fans
following the postponement of a game between Marseille and Paris St Germain due
to H1N1 flu.
The two clubs and local authorities were
unhappy that French Professional League president Frederic Thiriez had waited until
Sunday lunchtime to postpone that evening's
match when 2,000 PSG supporters were
already on the streets of Marseille.
Several PSG players had been diagnosed with
H1N1 flu and the rest of the Ligue 1 team were quarantined.
"The decision to postpone the game was
taken thoughtlessly and too late," Marseille chairman Jean-Claude Dassier
said on the club's website.
PSG chairman Robin Leproux criticised the LFP
for having "hastily decided on Saturday that the game should be
Soon after the League decision was announced,
Marseille and PSG fans clashed near the Vieux Port,
in the historical centre, and the main railway station.
Police said 20 people - 10 supporters and as
many policemen - were slightly injured, and 18 were arrested, 15 in Marseille and
three more at motorway services ransacked by PSG fans travelling back by bus
COMING UP: Carling Cup. Not just coverage, but massive
coverage. Scores and scorers from every game,
plus full live coverage of Tottenham v Everton
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New Market Research Report: Hong Kong Oil & Gas Report Q3 2011
New Energy research report from Business Monitor International is now available from Fast Market Research
In terms of natural gas, in 2010 the region consumed around 511.5bn cubic metres (bcm) and demand of 653.9bcm is targeted for 2015. Production of an estimated 405.8bcm in 2010 should reach 556.7bcm in 2015, implying net imports falling from around 105.7bcm to 97.2bcm. Hong Kong's estimated share of gas consumption in 2010 is 0.69%, and it has no share of production. By 2015 its share of gas consumption is forecast to be around 0.64%.
Full Report Details at
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Global GDP growth in 2011 is forecast at 3.6%, down from 4.3% in 2010. Growth in both the US and eurozone should be marginally higher than 2010, while Chinese economic expansion will slow and Japan's growth will slump to 0.7% as a result of the devastating earthquake and tsunami in March 2011.
Hong Kong's real GDP is assumed by BMI to have risen by 6.8% in 2010, with average annual growth of 4.3% forecast for 2010-2015. There is no upstream or refining segment, but international oil companies (IOCs) and Chinese companies are investing in import and distribution facilities. Oil consumption is forecast to increase by 2-3% per annum to 2015, implying demand of 451,000b/d by the end of the forecast period. Gas demand is set to reach 4.2bcm by 2015, with all of the fuel imported.
Between 2010 and 2020, we are forecasting an increase in Hong Kong oil consumption of 43.73%, with demand reaching 539,000b/d by the end of the forecast period. Oil consumption growth slows to an assumed 2.0% per annum towards the end of the period. Gas demand growth of 42.49% provides an import requirement rising to 5.0bcm by 2020. Details of BMI's 10-year forecasts, which provide regional and country-specific projections, can be found at the end of this report.
Hong Kong shares 13th place with South Korea in BMI's composite Business Environment (BE) league table and is ranked equal 12th in the updated upstream Business Environment ratings, alongside Singapore. The poor showing reflects the absence of domestic hydrocarbons. The risk environment is much more attractive than for many Asian peers, but there are no opportunities for IOCs in the upstream segment. Hong Kong is ranked 12th, behind the Philippines, in BMI's downstream Business Environment ratings, above only Malaysia, Taiwan and Papua New Guinea (PNG), reflecting its status as a very small energy market with few investment opportunities available. It beats its nearest rivals because of its low risk profile.
Partial Table of Contents:
SWOT Analysis
- Hong Kong Political SWOT
- Hong Kong Economic SWOT
- Hong-Kong Business Environment SWOT
Hong Kong Energy Market Overview
Regional Energy Market Overview
- Oil Supply And Demand
- Table: Asia Pacific Oil Consumption (000b/d)
- Table: Asia Pacific Oil Production (000b/d)
- Oil: Downstream
- Table: Asia Pacific Oil Refining Capacity (000b/d)
- Gas Supply And Demand
- Table: Asia Pacific Gas Consumption (bcm)
- Table: Asia Pacific Gas Production (bcm)
- Liquefied Natural Gas
- Table: Asia Pacific LNG Exports/(Imports)
Business Environment Ratings
- Asia Pacific Region
- Composite Scores
- Table: Regional Composite Business Environment Rating
- Upstream Scores
- Table: Regional Upstream Business Environment Rating
- Hong Kong Upstream Rating - Overview
- Hong Kong Upstream Rating - Rewards
- Hong Kong Upstream Rating - Risks
- Downstream Scores
- Table: Regional Downstream Business Environment Rating
- Hong Kong Downstream Rating - Overview
- Hong Kong Downstream Rating - Rewards
- Hong Kong Downstream Rating - Risks
Business Environment
- Legal Framework
- Infrastructure
- Labour Force
- Foreign Investment Policy
- Tax Regime
- Security Risk
Industry Forecast Scenario
- Oil And Gas Reserves
- Oil Supply And Demand
- Gas Supply And Demand
- Refining And Oil Products Trade
- Revenues/Import Costs
- Table: Hong Kong Oil And Gas - Historical Data And Forecasts
- Other Energy
- Table: Hong Kong Other Energy - Historical Data And Forecasts
- Key Risks To BMI's Forecast Scenario
- Long-Term Energy Outlook
Oil And Gas Infrastructure
- Service Stations
- Oil Storage And Terminals
- Gas Pipelines
Macroeconomic Outlook
- Table: Hong Kong - Economic Activity, 2006-2015
Competitive Landscape
- Executive Summary
- Table: Key Players - Hong Kong Oil And Gas Sector
- Overview/State Role
- Licensing And Regulation
- International Energy Relations
- Table: Key Downstream Players
Company Monitor
- Shell - Summary
- Chevron - Summary
- ExxonMobil - Summary
- Sinopec/China Resources - Summary
- CLP - Summary
Full Table of Contents is available at:
-- http://www.fastmr.com/
About Business Monitor International
Business Monitor International (BMI) offers a comprehensive range of products and services designed to help senior executives, analysts and researchers assess and better manage operating risks, and exploit business opportunities, across 175 markets. BMI offers three main areas of expertise: Country Risk BMI's country risk and macroeconomic forecast portfolio includes weekly financial market reports, monthly regional Monitors, and in-depth quarterly Business Forecast Reports. Industry Analysis BMI covers a total of 17 industry verticals through a portfolio of services, including in-depth quarterly Country Forecast Reports. View more research from Business Monitor International at http://www.fastmr.com/
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I am constantly getting emails like this
The following alert was generated
psblade9 was offline on 2010-09-09 @ 02:43 am
Although, the computer is alive and well. I even went as far as deleting it from the inventory and checking off " Exclude this device from future network scans." Is there a way to either stop it from scanning this device or fix the offline email issue with this computer.
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Sep 9, 2010 at 1:30 UTC
Have you checked to make sure that the network card is not set to turn off when the computer is inactive? I have seen this problem before and turning off that feature fixed my issue.
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Sep 9, 2010 at 1:38 UTC
Yes, it is a blade so it is constantly running.


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You really can't beat the delicious pulled pork and slow roasted brisket sandwiches with barbecue sauce and caramelized onions at this tiny café on Crescent at Yonge. Delicious. There's only two or three tiny tables so take out is your best bet.
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NAU Game Notes vs. New Mexico (PDF)
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – The
Northern Arizona men's basketball team started the second leg
of its extended road stretch Tuesday morning with a trip on the
Amtrak train from Flagstaff to Albuquerque. The Lumberjacks will
roll into town to face an undefeated New Mexico team that is 10-0
on the season Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at The Pit.
"There is a novelty to it," said Head Coach Mike Adras of traveling by train. "There is excitement about doing something different."
The train experience will be a first for all but three of the Lumberjack players. NAU will travel by plane the rest of the trip, part of an eight-game stretch in which the Lumberjacks will total more than 7,000 miles to play games in five different states.
The Lobos are one of 11 undefeated teams in NCAA Division I this season. They broke into the national rankings at No. 19 in both the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches Polls on Monday. It is the first ranking for New Mexico in 11 seasons.
"New Mexico has great basketball fans," said Head Coach Mike Adras. "They are very talented and have not lost. I think there were low expectations when the season began. Now they are a Top 25 team and we have our hands full."
NAU has played a ranked opponent 21 times in school history, facing top-ranked Arizona in 2002-03 and second-ranked Arizona teams twice in 1990-91 and 1991-92. NAU is 0-21 all-time against ranked teams.
NAU and New Mexico have met 82 times with the series tied at 41-41 overall. The two schools last met in 2004 with New Mexico posting an 81-70 victory. The last NAU victory in the series came in 1984-85 when the Lumberjacks posted a 64-56 victory. NAU is 18-24 in Albuquerque and 1-4 in The Pit. This will be just the sixth meeting with UNM since 1960.
NAU will play three consecutive Mountain West opponents on this trip with games at New Mexico, Air Force and Colorado State. The Lumberjacks already faced San Diego State on Nov. 28.
The New Mexico and Colorado State basketball games are both money games for NAU. The Lumberjacks will receive $75,000 for the game against the Lobos and $65,000 at Colorado State. The Air Force game is a home-and-home series that will returned to Flagstaff in 2010-11.


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On Sat, 27 May 2000, William A. Rowe, Jr. wrote: > > From: email@example.com [mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com] > > Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 2:56 PM >... > > A patch that you aren't sure about should probably not > > be committed until it has been posted on new-httpd. IMHO. > > Since I needed to know the server will build, and I had > kicked the tires of the server before I committed a single > part of the patches (include the new server, which I have > yet to layer in) - I couldn't have the interruption. > > As I did, if I have q's, I ask pre or post, depending on > the state of the build. iol_file was broke, so I committed > with the Q. iol_socket compiled, so I queried the list. I'm with OtherBill on this one. If the *compilation* is broken, then putting in a patch like this certainly cannot hurt anything. Not like it can break it any more :-) Cheers, -g -- Greg Stein, http://www.lyra.org/
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