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Thousands Protest Rauner's Call To Change Labor Laws
UI Urbana Non-Tenured Faculty Hold 2nd Strike As Bargaining Continues
Rauner Expects Illinois Fair Share Case Fight To Reach U.S. Supreme Court
Democrats Send Union Negotiation Bill To Rauner
Labor On Rauner: 'Working People Are Under Attack'
State Senate Overrides Rauner Veto of Contract Arbitration Bill
Rauner Loses First Fight In Union Dues Court Battle
State To Divert "Fair-Share" Fees From Unions
Rauner Hints State Workers Paid Too Much, Shouldn't Be Able To Strike
Gov. Rauner Calls For Halt On Political Contributions From Labor Unions
Rauner Video Appeals to State Employees
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Without fail, just as the sun rises and falls every day, injuries will dramatically alter fantasy teams everywhere. Whether it was the strike-shortened offseason or merely an anomaly, injuries to fantasy stars in 2011 seemed to come early and often. Potential future stars like Ryan Williams and Mikel Leshoure never made it out of the preseason. Top ten running back Jamaal Charles ' injury hit owners in week 2, allowing at least some time for damaged teams to react. The tone was set, however, as injuries kept coming, forcing owners to scramble and replace. Every week seemed to bring forth another injured star lost for the season, which more often than not led to a lost season for owners too. However, just as quickly as the season comes to a close, a new one begins. The circle of fantasy football life never ends. So what does this mean for injured stars returning in 2012? Is it a return to old form or more likely a shift in the hierarchy of fantasy football prowess? Perhaps a closer look can, at the bare minimum, provide some fodder for discussion while owners impatiently wait for the new season to begin.
Mikel Leshoure: Leshoure looked to have an immediate impact on the Lions' goal-line offense. Hoping to be the thunder to teammate Jahvid Best's lightning, Leshoure's season never got off the ground as an Achilles tear sent the rookie to the IR in the preseason. All signs are pointing to a return to action in 2012 for Leshoure, which could mean great things for his fantasy production. He will be returning to one of the top offenses in the league with a huge void to fill at the RB position. Best is set to return in 2012 too, but he is not the goal line threat like the Lions expect Leshoure to be. There should be plenty to be excited about for owners in 2012 in regards to Mikel Leshoure and his potential to put up huge numbers in the Lions backfield
Ryan Williams: Just like Leshoure, Williams' season ended abruptly with a ruptured patellar tendon before it ever really had a chance to start. Perhaps more concerning for owners than the injury, is the re-emergence of Beanie Wells in the Cardinal backfield. Not only will Williams be battling to return to form before the injury, but he may have to share (at best) the backfield with Wells. Many expected Williams to easily surpass the oft-injured Wells, but Wells surprised nearly everyone after Williams went down in the preseason. Williams possesses all the skills necessary to be the Cardinals' top back, but he will have to overcome more than just his injuries to reach that potential. Owners will have to keep an eye on both as they put their teams together for 2012.
Jamaal Charles: A consensus top 10, if not top 5, pick in 2011, Jamaal Charles had many owners thinking "championship" when they drafted him with their first pick. However, a misstep in week 2 for Charles ruined his season as he tore his ACL. Again, while the injury ruined many an owners' season early, the silver lining was the timing of the injury. Charles will have had nearly a full year to recover by the time training camp commences; and gone is Todd Haley, whom many felt was holding Charles back from reaching his full potential. Many running backs have fully recovered from ACL tears and gone on to have very successful fantasy seasons and careers. Charles hopes to repeat that feat. While owners should expect some bumps, all signs point to Charles' return to his place amongst the top 10 backs in 2012.
Kenny Britt : For those owners who took a chance on Kenny Britt, he rewarded them by bursting out of the gates averaging a TD and nearly 100 yards a game in his first 3 games. However, his season was also cut short by an ACL tear. While Britt has always had character concerns, his talent was never one of those concerns; which leaves many owners wondering how he will handle such a major setback. Britt has the potential to be a #1 WR, assuming he can keep his head and get healthy. Much remains to be seen with Britt, but the Titans and owners alike will be paying close attention to the progress of his rehab in hopes of figuring out what kind of impact he will have in 2012.
Adrian Peterson : As consistent a running back as owners could find in fantasy football, Adrian Peterson was well on his way to another top 5 season in 2011. However, even Peterson could not avoid the injury bug which had struck so many other star players. Peterson suffered both a torn ACL and MCL late in the 2011 season, really putting his 2012 season in question. Peterson proved he could heal quickly as he returned early in his junior year at Oklahoma in time for a loss against Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. However, a broken collarbone and torn ACL/MCL are two different animals, especially after 5 years as a running back in the NFL. Peterson is a tremendously powerful runner, who happens to possess top flight speed and superior agility, but that was before Peterson's knee was wrecked by Redskin safety DeJon Gomes. Owners should be very wary of Peterson and his prospects for 2012, as the immediate future looks quite grim.

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The Class Amphibia (or amphibians) includes three Orders:
Most people are familiar with frogs, toads, newts and salamanders, but are less familiar with caecilians, which superficially resemble large earthworms. Little is known about most caecilians as they mostly live hidden underground or underwater.
All amphibians are cold-blooded animals and most metamorphose from a juvenile to an adult form. They cannot generate their own body heat, instead relying on the temperature of their environment to help them keep warm or cool enough to survive. There are over 7,400 species of amphibians, and they inhabit all continents except Antarctica, living in varied habitats such as rainforests, rivers and streams, deserts and alpine environments.
- Anura (frogs and toads) – about 6,500 species
- Caudata or Urodela (newts and salamanders) – about 680 species
- Gymnophiona or Apoda (caecilians) – about 205 species
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|Newts and Salamanders
Global diversity of amphibians (from Global Amphibian Assessment).Amphibians are important and beneficial in many ways:
- They play an important role in nature as both predator and prey, sustaining the delicate balance of nature.
- They eat pest insects, benefiting successful agriculture around the world and minimizing the spread of disease, including malaria.
- The skin of amphibians has substances that protect them from some microbes and viruses, offering possible medical cures for a variety of human diseases, including AIDS.
- Frogs have had a special place in various human cultures for centuries, cherished as agents of life and good luck.


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Actor Aamir Khan, who introduced his nephew, actor Imran Khan to Bollywood with film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, has always been inundated with queries about a film with the maama-bhaanja jodi in it. But it seems like he's now toying with the idea of doing a film with his nephew when he almost gave away the fact at a press conference recently.
The actorrecently unveiled his 'item boy' actin his home production that has Imran playing the lead hero. When asked if the duo will be seen together in the film, Aamir reacted, "In this film, my role ends at the special item song. Besides, it's Imran's film, so you will see a lot of him. But you will see us together," he said. There was no reference after that, but the statement was enough to give away the fact that there was a plan to work together.
The actor then went on to elaborate the reasons that enticed him to bite the 'item boy bait'.The song called Disco Fighterwith its retro look brings to mind another Khan's songs — Shah Rukh Khan, who's went retro in movies like Om Shanti Om and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
Aamir, however, says that he did the item number at his wife, filmmaker Kiran Rao's behest. "Kiran was the one, who actually suggested that I do an item song. I had a great time shooting and dancing to this number. I was absolutely comfortable with the dance steps too. I would love to do another one," he said. "I would like to become the No. 1 item boy and accept a National award for it."Was that a dig aimed at actor Katrina Kaif who reportedly made a statement that item songs too should be consideredfor the National awards.
Aamir is quite keen to show his good friend, actor Salman Khan his item boy debut act. "I am waiting to show my song and film to Salman. He is a very dear friend and I value his feedback," he said adding, "Salman has done quite a few dance numbers so there's no question of competition. He's far ahead of me in this."


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This is a discussion on I am looking for some cheap fun! within the General Firearm Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; I have an H&R 929 nine shot swing out cylinder for sale, $150 plus shipping....
I have an H&R 929 nine shot swing out cylinder for sale, $150 plus shipping.
where is the best place to buy a gun online? I wanted to check out prices of a Mark III. I used to like Gunbroker, but it seems to be all dealers and not private party sellers. any suggestions?
galleryofguns.com budsgunshop.com are some sites i've heard mentioned a few times. haven't used them personally. galleryofguns seems more of a way to browse local gun shop's inventories
S&W 22A,this thing eats federal bulk box 22 like a fat kid with a donut.I have put over 10,000 rounds thru mine and had to replace a firing pin a couple months ago
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What the **** - How did I end up on this soapbox again?!?!?
My dad has one he bough used many years ago. He used it to shoot pigs and pests for years and I used it to shoot cans. ( he never wanted me to shoot the Colt or Ruger Bearcat much) Its cheap and dont look like much up close, but is fun to shoot. We shot it last time he came up to visit. A lot of fond memories of that gun over the years, and some sad ones too, as it has been used to put down a few fine old dogs when they had reached their time and just couldn't go on anymore without suffering.
Since his visit I have been thinking about getting one myself.
When you've got 'em by the balls, their hearts & minds will follow. Semper Fi.
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[edit] Wikipedia article, again
About the newly added link: RW is not an encyclopedia, and those sources are horrible. Also, there's no "us".--ZooGuard (talk) 13:42, 28 September 2014 (UTC)
[edit] Use for references
Just so I'm clear on this: It's OK to use wikipedia for references, right? Greatnecro (talk) 21:24, 7 November 2014 (UTC)
[edit] A question
Can and may I create a page based on my research on the administrators' behaviour, with evidence and such, Greatnecro and ZooGuard? — Unsigned, by: Dandtiks69 / talk / contribs 07:57, 7 June 2015 (UTC)
- Probably best not. When somebody did that here for Portuguese Wikipedia, it didn't go down well. WěǎšěǐǒǐďMethinks it is a Weasel 10:46, 7 June 2015 (UTC)
- What happened, WeaseloidMethinks it is a Weasel? Dandtiks69 (talk) 06:19, 8 June 2015 (UTC).
Actually, Scream!! and ЩєазєюіδMethinks it is a Weasel, I was already in Wikipedia. It's just that I thought that even with the most rational arguments on why I shouldn't be blocked for a simple spelling mistake or why they should calm down on me the same five administrators would gang up on me and threaten to block me. I still have my log, and unblocked, so maybe we could use that to test out the administrators. Believe me, just sending them an apology message would incite them. I have the evidence I need. Dandtiks69 (talk) 22:29, 10 June 2015 (UTC)
[edit] Wikipedia statistics
... can be found here [1]: if WP was a nation what world rankings would it have? 126.96.36.199 (talk) 18:32, 17 August 2015 (UTC)
[edit] The 15 functions of Wikipedia
As it is coming up to WP's 15th birthday, what are its functions?
- The source of all (mis)information (both, at the same time, in the same article)
- Gresham's Law as applied to encyclopedias
- A point of first resort.
- A point of multiple resort (see all the websites copying from WP).
- A fruitful ground for Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells and their relatives.
- A fruitful source of complaints by 'nobody agrees with our (so off-beat they are out of tune) theorists.
- A (mis)quote mine.
What others? 184.108.40.206 (talk) 17:30, 12 January 2016 (UTC)


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Evolving citizenship : "the right to protest and the right to dance"
Hartley, John (2010) Evolving citizenship : "the right to protest and the right to dance". In Allan, Stuart (Ed.) Rethinking Communication : Keywords in Communication Research. Hampton Press/ International Communication Association, Cresskill NJ, pp. 65-80.
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Citizenship is a term of association among strangers. Access to it involves contested identities and symbolic meanings, differing power relations and strategies of inclusion, exclusion and action, and unequal room for maneuver or productivity in the uses of citizenship for any given group or individual. In the context of "rethinking communication," strenuous action is neede to associate such different life chances in a common enterprise at a national level or, more modestly, simply to claim equivalence for all such groups under the rule of one law.
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text: Despite the name, Fujiya & Miyagi are neither Japanese nor a duo. The electronic trio of singer and guitarist David Best, synth player Steve Lewis, and bassist Matt Hainsby are deeply indebted both to vintage '70s Krautrock and the '90s bands that were themselves influenced by the likes of Neu! and Kraftwerk, from Stereolab and Broadcast to Aphex Twin and the Orb.Fujiya & Miyagi's biography Fujiya & Miyagi Musician


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Downtown Plan
Experience It!
The adopted Downtown Plan is divided into four framework themes; breathe, move, stay, and link. These themes are reflected by different goals that have supporting action items designed to achieve the goals.
In addition to these framework themes there are five geographic project areas; Gateway Center, North End, Moore Square/City Market, Nash Square/Union Station and Glenwood Green. Each action item is tied to both a framework theme and a geographic area. A good deal of work is already underway for Raleigh's Downtown Plan.
Below is a list of project already underway organized by the framework themes. The Downtown Plan has the full list of goals and actions items.
A Greener Raleigh
Create a public open spaces where people can pause and breathe, gather, and relax within the city.
Goal 1
Reposition and refurbish downtown's existing parks and green spaces to reflect the growing demand and changing uses for urban open spaces and plazas.
|Action Item 3
|Nash Square Cultural Landscape Report
|Nash Square / Union Station
|Underway 2017
|Action Item 9
|Chavis Park Master Plan Implementation
|Moore Square / City Market
|Construction underway
Goal 2
Create new parks and green spaces in downtown, both large and small, to serve the growing population. Ensure a variety of spaces are available for residents of all ages.
|Action Item 11
|Devereux Meadows Development
|Glenwood Green
|RFP submissions for design under review
|Action Item 16
|Dorothea Dix Park Plan
|Warehouse District
|Planning process underway
Goal 3
Extend the greenway system into downtown and use it to connect and integrate downtown's public open space resources.
|Action Item 21
|Rosengarten Greenway Connection
|Nash Square / Union Station
|Design Currently Underway
Create Connections
Make walking, biking, and transit the preferred ways to get in and around downtown Raleigh.
Goal 1
Create a complete pedestrian network—one that is well lit, fully accessible, generously sized, and visually attractive—to make accessing all of downtown on foot as safe, inviting, and convenient as possible.
|Action Item 6
|Peace Street East Streetscape
|North End
|Underway 2019 after Bridge replacement complete
Goal 3
Enhance transit accessibility in downtown through service improvements. Look for opportunities to enhance transit facilities with public art.
|Action Item 26
|GoRaleigh Station
|Moore Square / City Market
Goal 4
Accommodate vehicles using a multi-modal grid of complete streets, as well as on- and off-street parking facilities located in areas of high demand.
|Action Item 38
|Raleigh Union Station Implementation Phase II
|Nash Square / Union Station
|Construction underway
Revitalization & Redevelopment
Realize downtown's potential as a dynamic city-center neighborhood anchoring tourism, entertainment, and culture.
Goal 2
Ensure that downtown remains a clean, safe, and hospitable place to live, work, and visit.
|Action Item 7
|Develop Gateway Center
|Gateway Center
|Exploris Charter school under review
Goal 3
Encourage the development of vacant and underbuilt sites so that the entire downtown fills in with active uses over time.
|Action Item 15
|Redevelopment Municipal Building
|Nash Square / Union Station
|RFP submissions for design under review
Network & Partner
Align with instructional, public, and private partners to bring downtown's shared vision to life.
Goal 1
Create strong partnerships with allied public agencies to accelerate implementation of mutually beneficial projects that enhance livability in downtown.
|Action Item 7
|Capital Blvd Bridge over Peace St.
|Glenwood Green
|Underway 2017
Goal 4
Partner with local businesses, landowners, and developers on key private property improvements that will advance the implementation of priority projects.
|Action Item 17
|Reactivate City Market Retail
|Moore Square / City Market
Downtown Plan Advisory Committee
The Raleigh City Council has established the Downtown Plan Advisory Committee comprised of 28 members. The committee will serve as advisors in support of the new Downtown Plan. The committee consists of a wide range of residents representing a cross-section of interests.
The committee members are:
Chair Scott Cutler, Vice President, Clancy & Theys Construction Company
Co-Chair Anne S. Franklin, Community Organizer
Neighborhoods and Residents
Philip Bernard, Owner, Landscape Design and Consultation, Person Street Partnership
Sarah Powers, Executive Director, Visual Art Exchange
Ed Fritsch, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Highwoods Properties, Inc.
Jason Queen, Real Estate Developer and Founder, Raleigh Restoration Group, LLC
Sally Edwards, Executive Director, Marbles Kids Museum
Ann-Cabell Baum Anderson, President and Sales Manager, Glenwood Agency Real Estate
Greg Hatem, Founder, Empire Properties, Empire Eats
Jim Belt, Co-founder & President, Downtown Living Advocates
Dan Lovenheim, Owner, Cornerstone Tavern
Karla Salgado, Student, Broughton High School
Business, Industry, and Merchants
Pam Blondin, Owner, Deco Raleigh
Ashley Christensen, Chef-Owner, Ashley Christensen Restaurants
Sumit Vohra, Owner, Lonerider Brewing Company
Brooks Bell, CEO and Founder, Brooks Bell, Inc.
Bill Spruill, Founder, Global Data Consortium
Aly Khalifa, Owner, Gamil Design, Designbox
Paula Fryland, Regional President for Eastern Carolinas, PNC Financial Services
John Boylan, President, Spectrum Properties
R.W. (Bill) Mullins, Member, Centennial Authority, President, DSM, Inc.
Gregg Warren, President & CEO, DHIC, Inc.
Ed Wills, Owner/Operator, McDonald's
Harvey Schmitt, President, Raleigh Chamber of Commerce
Denny Edwards, President, Greater Raleigh Visitors and Convention Bureau
Charles Lefler, Vice Chancellor, North Carolina State University
Lonnette Williams, Chair, Central CAC
Lloyd Williams, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Shaw University
David Diaz, President & CEO, Downtown Raleigh Alliance


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New York fashion elites split over red carpets
By Michelle Nichols
NEW YORK (Reuters) - As hope grows the Oscars will escape the Hollywood writers' strike, experts at New York Fashion Week are split among some saying the industry needs red carpet events and others not bothered by their absence.
Designer Rubin Singer, who showed his second collection at fashion week on Friday, said he spent about $35,000 preparing to dress singer Shakira and two other actresses for the scaled-down Golden Globes ceremony last month.
"For a small business like mine it's imperative for us to get this kind of exposure because we don't have the dollars ... (for) advertising campaigns," Singer told Reuters. "We depend so much on people wearing the clothes in the public eye."
"Mass media exposure of an A-list star wearing your dress is almost incalculable, it's millions of dollars worth of exposure," he said.
Singer said Lebanese designer Elie Saab went from being unknown to a top designer in the United States after dressing Halle Berry when she won an Oscar in 2002 for "Monster's Ball."
But for designer Carmen Marc Valvo, the cancellation of the Golden Globes ceremony was a relief.
"The awards are very close to the New York collections and there is always the question of what do we concentrate on -- red carpet or runway," he said. "Of course, red carpet offers the greater publicity, but there is never a guarantee that the celebrity will actually wear the dress."
Red carpet events are fiercely competitive and designers often don't know who will wear their dress until that day -- something that can mean huge magazine and television exposure. Continued...


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Nov 30, 2012 - By Christina George, Staff WriterThe Wyoming School Boards Association at a ceremony last week honored longtime state Rep. Del McOmie, R-Lander, with the prestigious Golden Bell Award.
"We're honored that he was there and more than happy to recognize his great work for the children of our state," WSBA director Mark Higdon said.
McOmie, who did not seek re-election to the legislature after 14 years of service, said he appreciated the recognition.
"I was pleasantly surprised," McOmie said. "It made me feel really good. ... I am no longer going to be in office, and it means something to be nominated for what I have done and not something I am going to do."
McOmie received the award on Nov. 15 at the WSBA 2012 Annual Conference in Casper.
According to the WSBA, the award is given to "those people who have made an outstanding contribution to the improvement of education in the state."
"There were four nominated this year, but only one was selected by the (WSBA) Board of Directors," Higdon said.
Fremont County School District 14 nominated McOmie, and the county's other districts added their endorsements.
Representatives from all eight school districts joined School District 14 board chairwoman Belle Ferris and superintendent Michelle Hoffman at the podium during the ceremony.
"They were very appreciative of me, and that was nice," McOmie said.
Hoffman said McOmie being the only recipient this year made it more special.
"He is well deserving of the award," she said.
In its nomination, FCSD 14 called McOmie a strong supporter of education for all students statewide.
"Mr. McOmie was nominated for this award because of his involvement for the past several years in the Wyoming State Legislature and for his never-ending fight for improving education for our students across the State of Wyoming," the nomination stated. "Del has served as House District 54's representative since 1998. During this time he has spent countless hours working towards the betterment of our children in the State of Wyoming."
McOmie served on numerous committees including 10 years on the House Education Committee, which he co-chaired for four years. He was chair of the Select Committee on School Facilities for four years and served two years each on the Wyoming Education Planning and Coordinating Council, the National Conference of State Legislator Education Committee and the Council of State Governments --West Education.
McOmie earned the Von Dahl Champion of Education Award and the Wyoming Education Associations Friend of Education Award. The longtime Lander resident is also in the Fremont County Vocational High School/Lander Valley High School Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 1954.
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Mobile & Social Are Two Sides Of The Same Coin
Posted by Thomas Husson on April 21, 2014
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The vast majority of Facebook and Twitter usage is coming from mobile devices, and both companies generate a significant proportion of their revenues via mobile ads (53% for Facebook and more than 70% for Twitter end Q4 2013).
- Facebook is splitting into a collection of apps (Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Paper, etc…) and likely to announce a mobile ad network at its F8 developer conference in San Francisco in a couple of days. While failing brand marketers, according to my colleague Nate Elliott, Facebook is increasingly powerful at driving app installs for gaming companies and performance-based marketers who have a clear mobile app business model.
- That's why Twitter introduced mobile app install ads a couple of days ago and leveraged its MoPub acquisition by integrating ad-buying capabilities. Twitter is less and less about micro-blogging and more and more about traditional media – the place to be for real-time information consumption.
However, social is not just about Facebook or Twitter.
- It is also about ratings and reviews, blogs, or simply spending time on social video sites. All these expressions of affinity are increasingly taking place via mobile. For example, 40% of You Tube's traffic is now generated via mobile devices (it was only 6% in 2011!).
- It is also increasingly about messaging apps reaching huge global audiences where people spend a lot of time. Think WhatsApp (450 million users), KakaoTalk (140 million users) and many others. Apps like Secret, Whisper, or Snapchat are mimicking offline interactions that are by nature ephemeral and not broadcasted. Some of these messaging apps like LINE or WeChat are turning into marketing platforms:
o In a recent interview, Jeanie Han, CEO of LINE for Europe and Americas told me she defined LINE as a "smartphone life platform." While the majority of its 400 million registered users are primarily using it as a communication and gaming app, LINE generated 20% of its Q4 2013 revenues via official accounts and sponsored stickers.
o Thanks to the power of Tencent, WeChat is even going a step further. The Chinese player is morphing into a powerful contextual and curated portal integrating location-based services, commerce and payments, and many more features as highlighted by my colleague Xiaofeng Wang on her blog. The audience of WeChat is getting more and more global with more than 355 million active users!
The lines between mobile and social touchpoints are blurring. And this is no surprise. Mobile phones are communication and creation tools. Social media are a new form of communications. In short, mobile and social are two sides of the same coin.
In the context of the mobile mind shift, the challenge for marketers is to understand how this complex ecosystem will evolve, to get better customer insights without infringing on people's privacy, and to engage with their customers in their mobile moments.
I am looking forward to speaking about "Delivering Real-Time Value On Mobile And Social" at Forrester's Forum For Marketing Leaders in London (May 13-14).
Together with my peers, we will share Forrester thinking on brand-building in the post-campaign era and how to balance achieving business objectives whilst delivering highly contextual, real-time customer value. This theme resonated very well at our recent event in San Francisco. We will be joining forces with key industry keynote speakers such as Kristof Fahy, CMO at William Hill; Amy Nelson-Bennett, President at Molton Brown Global; and Francesca Nieddu, Managing Director, CRM And Sales Planning at Intesa Sanpaolo Group (read her Q&A with Luca Paderni, VP and Research Director at Forrester, who will host the event).
To register and check out the full agenda, visit the Forum website: http://s.forr.com/smdQ
Feel free to contact me at thusson AT forrester DOT com if you want to discuss this theme and contribute to my upcoming research.
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|Deep space brush with Braille
Thursday, 29 July 1999
Asteroid Braille orbits the Sun in the neighbourhoods of Mars and Earth. It is estimated to be one to five kilometers in diameter but little else is known about this potato-shaped world. DS-1 will undertake the closest encounter with an asteroid when it flies within 15 kilometers of Braille at 56,000 kilometres an hour without landing.
"This ambitious encounter is a high-risk endeavour and its success is by no means guaranteed. But should there be significant data return, the findings will be of great interest to the science community," Dr Marc Rayman, DS-1's chief mission engineer and deputy mission manager said.
The flyby will allow final testing of the spacecraft's experimental autonomous navigation system, called AutoNav, which enables the spacecraft to use images of distant stars and asteroids within our Solar System to keep track of its location in space and to guide trajectory changes. DS-1 has successfully completed tests of its 11 other new technologies.
DS-1 will use a spectrometer and imaging instruments to send back black and white photographs and images taken in infrared light, while a second instrument observes the three-dimensional distribution of ions and electrons, or plasma, in the area.
Scientists are hoping to learn about Braille's shape, size, surface composition, mineralogy, terrain, and whether this asteroid is a large solid rock floating in space or a conglomeration of smaller rocks traveling as a group, bound together by gravity.
The asteroid discovered in May 27, 1992 by Astronomer Dr. Eleanor Helin and Ken Lawrence at the Palomar Observatory was formerly known as 1992 KD. It was renamed after Louis Braille, following a world-wide naming contest held by The Planetary Society.
Kerry Babcock of Port Orange, Florida submitted the winning name. His citation reads: "Louis Braille invented the Braille language so those who could not see could obtain knowledge and explore through the 'written' word. Likewise, asteroid Braille provides knowledge about our universe and its origin to the people of Earth, who through Deep Space 1, are also able to explore and discover what previously they could not 'see.'"
Only four of the tens of thousands of asteroids in our Solar System have ever been visited by a spacecraft.
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"The first digital interactive encyclopedia."
When one day Microsoft decided to create the multimedia encyclopedia called Encarta. At the time they knew that it would revolutionize the landscape of encyclopedias, becoming the industry leader. But it took until 2005 for the stable version of Microsoft Encarta to be released, and that soon became an indispensable tool for both students and professionals alike. They were even allowed to suggest changes to Microsoft, along with ideas for things to be included in later versions.
Unfortunately, Microsoft decided that the competition from free sites like Wikipedia were damaging their sales, and so decided that the time and effort needed to keep it up to date weren't cost-effective. Thus they stopped selling the Encarta Encyclopedia in 2009. This is despite its tremendous growth, as it had over 62,000 articles, which were supplemented with pictures, maps, audio and video, timelines, interactive activities and atlases. All this, and in several languages too.
Although Microsoft doesn't currently offer any alternative to Encarta, many of us still have hope that someday they'll launch a new version of Encarta.


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Hatters Hostel- Liverpool Hostel
56/60 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, England
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Atmosphere 87%
Cleanliness 74%
Facilities 80%
Location 89%
Safety 80%
Staff 90%
Value 81%
- Free Breakfast
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- 24 Hour Reception
- 24 Hour Security
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- Bar
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Important Information
Check-In/Out Details :
Earliest Check-in: 14:00.
Latest Check-out: 11:00.
Customers can cancel their reservation anytime up 12pm 1 day prior to the day of arrival. For cancellations made outside this period or in the case of no shows, the first nights stay will be charged. Deposits paid to HostelBookers are non-refundable.
For bookings of between 7-14 pax 100% of the booking value will be charged within 7 days of arrival. If cancelled 7 days before arrival no fee will be charged.
**If you are more than 15 people please contact HostelBookers groups department in order to make your reservation. We won't accept group bookings done directly from the site.
**All bookings MUST have valid bank/credit card details in order to stay with us**
** Please bring photo ID with you - you need it to check in! Drivers license or passport.
Hatters enforces a strict 14 night maximum stay policy.
Check-in / Check-out
Earliest check-in: 14:00
Latest Check-out: 11:00
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Group booking?
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Map and Directions
From Lime Street:
Come out of the station, turning left. Continue until you reach Brownlow Hill. Take a slight left then Mount Pleasant will appear on the right. Take this turning and you will soon see us on the right-hand side. We are no 56-60.
From Liverpool Central Train Station:
Head north on Fairclough Street and then turn right at Ranelagh Street. Now turn right on Renshall St, take a slight left at Brownlow Hill and then turn right onto Mount Pleasant. We are number 56-60.
From the Coach station:
Come south on Fraser Street (towards Lime St Train Station) then when you hit London Rd on the bottom turn right. At the main set of traffic lights, turn right onto Seymour St. Continue straight on as it becomes Russell St and then Clarence St (funny English city habit of changing street names halfway down!!) You will come to a crossroads and see Mount Pleasant on the right. Take this street and you will soon see us on the right. We are number 56-60.
Don't forget - we are here to help so if you get lost, or just want a friendly voice to guide you just give us a ring! We can email you your own map if you need some visual help!!


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Shrimp and Corn Chowder with Garlic Croutons
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- Servings: 4
- Twelve 1/2-inch-thick slices Italian or French bread
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, 1 halved and 1 minced
- 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
- 2 slices bacon, finely diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 large scallions, thinly sliced crosswise
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups bottled clam juice (12 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/4 pounds shelled and deveined large shrimp, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon dry vermouth (optional)
How to make this recipe
Preheat the broiler. Brush both sides of the bread with the olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet. Broil the bread slices about 10 inches from the heat for about 3 minutes, until golden on both sides. Rub the croutons with the halved garlic clove.
Melt the butter in a large, heavy saucepan. Add the bacon and cook over moderately high heat until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic, corn, scallions and crushed red pepper and cook over moderately high heat, stirring frequently, until the corn is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, until everything is coated. Add the clam juice, water and heavy cream and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and simmer until just pink and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the vermouth.
Put the croutons in deep bowls, spoon the shrimp and corn chowder on top and serve.


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Take AirTrain to Newark Airport Train Station.
At Newark Airport Train Station, take a NJ TRANSIT or Amtrak train to New York Penn Station.
It takes less than 1 hour and is great if you are arriving at a time when there is likely to be traffic heading through the Lincoln Tunnel (which is unpredictable, but almost always backed-up midweek at 8:00am-10am and 4:30pm-6:30pm).
Fare is about $14 and is probably the best and most economical way to get to NYC from EWR.
You can then take the A train from Penn Station.It is only 4 stops and will take about 15 minutes.
Bus- there is a large coach bus that travels from Newark to either Port Authority, or Penn Station; Fare is $14/each way ($23/RT) and buses depart every 10-15 minutes
Here is the link to the bus service that will take you to Port Authority,(slightly better than Penn Station)
Taxi- travel time can vary widely depending upon traffic… 1 hour is a good guestimate, but can be as quick as 45 minutes or as long as 1 1/2+ hours! Rates are fixed depending upon destination. Base rate for one stop is $56+ $6 toll . There is also a $1 charge for each oversized bag.
Supershuttle This may be OK if you are landing at LaGuardia.Otherwise do not choose this option.By the time you get here it will be time to turn around and go back home.


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Everquest Next - Interview @ Gamereactor
Gamereactor had the chance to interview David Georgeson from Sony Online Entertainment, and Stéphane Bura of Storybricks to talk about Everquest Next.
We sat down with David Georgeson from Sony Online Entertainment and Stéphane Bura of Storybricks to discuss the ambitious plans surrounding AI in Everquest Next and Landmark.
Georgeson explained to us that: "AI is becoming incredibly predictable and a lot of the time static in these games, and our whole goal, what we wanted to go with for Everquest Next, was to make an ever-changing world that was dynamic and reacting to what the players did. And to be able to do that we had to develop a very, very different kind of system."
We also asked Bura "what is an orc's life?", to which Bura explained: "So the reason why we wanted to make something more dynamic is that we don't play through a single scenario, you play the world, a living world, in which orcs do stuff when you're not chasing them and killing them, so that it gives context to what you're doing to them." He then went on to explain how the player can affect the emotions/needs of the NPCs in the world around them, and how that feeds into creating a living world.
Information aboutEverquest Next
SP/MP: Massive
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: MMORPG
Platform: PC
Release: In development


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SAP Idea Incubator is a crowdsourcing program that brings together customers with innovative ideas - and technical innovators creating prototypes using SAP HANA to quickly turn these ideas into reality.
● What is an idea?
Anything that helps people better use the real-time, big data generated in the course of day-to-day work to support daily tasks. Examples:
o Feasibility of personalized recommendations?o New algorithms for faster query speeds?o More insights from my data?o Admin tool between programs?
● Is data required?
Data must be shared for every idea. Options:
o Share your data in the submission formo Find public proxy data closest to idealo Choose the private idea path, share the data in private
● Benifits
o Quickly explore the technical feasibility of ideas.o Augment an in-house team or address a skills shortage. o Leverage crowd-sourcing with confidentiality.o Brainstorm implementation strategies.o Get working prototypes to deliver better business value.
● What is a proposal?
A short description of how an innovator plans to implement an idea. Recommend:
o Show scientific merit.o Impact key innovation areas.o Meet customer's idea expectations.o Be compatible with SAP HANA.
● Who could be an innovator?
o Data experts and data scientists.o People with expertise in computer algorithms, data mining, computer science, natural language processing, statistics knowledge, and SAP HANA experiences.
o Build personal skills, knowledge and expertise.o Understand and master innovative technology. o Apply knowledge by helping to solve real problems.o Work hands on with real data.o Get exposure to the broader business community.


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Laws, Regulations & Annotations
Business Taxes Law Guide – Revision 2017
Emergency Telephone Users Surcharge Law
Article 2. Disposition of Proceeds
Section 41142
41142. Failure of Legislature to appropriate funds. Notwith-standing any other provision of this article, if the Legislature fails to appropriate an amount sufficient to pay bills submitted to the Office of Emergency Services by service suppliers or communications equipment companies for the installation and ongoing communications services supplied local agencies in connection with the "911" emergency telephone number system, and to pay claims of local agencies which, prior to the effective date of this part, paid amounts to service suppliers or communications equipment companies for the installation and ongoing expenses in connection with the "911" emergency telephone number system, the obligation of service suppliers and local agencies to provide "911" emergency telephone service shall terminate and service shall not again be required until the Legislature has appropriated an amount sufficient to pay those bills or claims. This part shall not preclude local agencies from purchasing or acquiring any communication equipment from companies other than the telephone service suppliers.
History.—Stats. 2010, Ch. 404 (AB 2408), in effect January 1, 2011, substituted "California Technology Agency" for "Department of General Services", substituted "telephone" for "phone" twice after "connection with the "911" emergency", deleted "such" after "terminate and", and substituted "those" for "such" after "an amount sufficient to pay". Stats. 2013, Ch. 28 (SB 71), in effect June 27, 2013, substituted "Office of Emergency Services" for "California Technology Agency"; and substituted "This" for "Nothing in this" and added "not" after "part shall" in the last sentence.


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The Exigent Duality
SA Review Wharf
Android and Androids
For all I know
might end up being a good game, but I do find it strange that they portray a guy sitting on the toilet playing it at the end of the trailer-- that's about the highest quality Android or iOS game I've seen: a toilet game. You would think they'd want to dispel that image, not reinforce it.
On a different note, what Romney
needs to say
to put Obama off guard is this: "Ok Mr. President, fine, for the sake of this debate I'll grant you your class warfare 'extra special taxes for the top 1%'. But that accounts for less than 100 billion dollars, in a projected 7
dollar deficit over the next decade. What's your plan for
the class warfare?"
Obama has absolutely zero substance behind him-- if you could grant him his rhetoric and in turn force him away from his constant vagueness and empty promises, and to dig deep for concreteness, I don't think it'd be terribly difficult to expose him as the manipulative fraud that he is. Romney will just need to be on top of his game during the debates.
Romney should also point out incessantly that Obama is
a "rich" guy. It will be very important to nip that entire line of arguing in the bud straight from the get-go. He also needs to come up with a concise way of educating people-- I know you can't teach macroeconomics in thirty second intervals, but he needs to prepare some statements to explain the rationale behind things such as Paul Ryan's GOP budget.
Thankfully, Romney is a pretty smooth debater, he even got the better of Gingrich in a couple of the GOP debates, so I'm holding out hope that when the time comes, his skills can make the difference.
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World Cup 2014: Miami's Brazilian-Themed Dishes, Drinks and Deals
Courtesy Fogo de Chao
The 2014 World Cup began on Thursday in Sao Paulo, and fútbol fans officially are in game-watching mode. To celebrate Brazil's second time hosting the World Cup, restaurants are creating special Brazilian-themed menus and items. Get in on the deals and specials with this guide, from a classic picanha steak to a two-for-one caipirinha deal.
See also: World Cup 2014: Guide to Eating and Drinking by Country in Miami
In tribute to the bold flavors of Brazil, executive chef Conor Hanlon is preparing an internationally-inspired mini mixed churrasco -- choice cuts of chicken, pork and beef marinated in a traditional mix of garlic, olive oil, lime, and oregano and grilled over an open flame, served with chimichurri sauce. Sides include steamed rice and black bean sofritto cooked in a fragrant stock with carrots, onions, celery, and garlic. Chef Hanlon's World Cup specialty dish will be available à la carte ($32) at the Dutch, Living Room and WET poolside.
Enjoy happy hour every Monday through Friday during the World Cup at the Brazilian steakhouse Area Code 55. The restaurant will feature a $19.99 lunch special until 6 p.m. for all World Cup games. Don't miss out on the drink special: Buy one caipirinha, get one free.
Cheer on your favorite team at Little Brazil, where they will show all games on two 60-inch TV screens. Enjoy four beers and an appetizer for $30, or get an appetizer for two. For $28, you can get the parrillada with rice and beans (a Brazilian staple), or the picanha. Try pairing the sausage and yuca with beer. The average price for items is around $16.
In honor of the World Cup and host country Brazil, BLT Prime has crafted a special new cocktail that will be available throughout the tournament for $16. The Sparkling Passion Fruit Caipirinha -- crafted with Leblon cachaça, Boiron passion fruit purée and sparkling wine -- is combined with muddled lime and sugar, making it the perfect refreshing libation to toast to the games.
On game days, arrive with by 2:30 p.m. to ensure you have a table in time for the game at this authentic Brazilian steakhouse. Once you're in, eat and drink to your heart's content and take advantage of the appetizers while you cheer on your equipo. Appetizers begin at $9, and include picanha; spinach dip; shrimp cocktails; polenta; skewers; a cheese board, and cured meats. Cocktails will be served and range from $9.75-$15.
Show your fútbol spirit at Oak Tavern and enjoy country-inspired drinks as you watch the most anticipated soccer games of 2014. The restaurant will feature a World Cup Caipirinha cocktail in honor of its host Brazil, as well as specially priced $5 A-Z libations paying homage to competing teams, including Aguardiente (Colombia); Fernet & Coke (Argentina); Gin & Tonic (England and Spain), and Tequila & Sangrita (Mexico). Pair your refreshing drinks with a bite and watch all the games on a HD widescreen at Oak Tavern's communal table.
Giraffa's Midtown will deliver food directly to fútbol fans. Guests will be able to call in their order, and "food runners" will take their orders to them while they are watching the games. Also, go to any Giraffas location through July 12 wearing your chosen team's jersey and get a free six-piece order of chicken ribs.
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