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In retrospect, I'm wonder if Jim Jannard wishes he hadn't made the challenge. Frustrated with how the Zacuto Great Camera Shoot Out wouldn't allow his RED cameras to shine in contrast to the other competitors, Jennard took to the RED Forums to declare that Zacuto was behind the times and that 4K is the true standard that should be reached for in a camera by camera comparison. He then went further to issue a challenge of his own for all takers. So was it really a surprise when he had few takers?
There can be no unfairness if every camera company can attend and bring their own cameras and techs… then take their footgear to wherever they want for processing. That is what is missing from other "so called tests". – Jim Jannard, RED User Forums
Not surprisingly, Jannard got no takers. And it really didn't take long before he got a respectful defense by Steve Weiss of Zacuto in the RED User forums themselves:
I will take one exception with a conclusion that has been made that 4K is here in 2012. In fact, the numbers do not pan that out in worldwide theaters today … Most theater owners have already bought 2K projectors making it the defacto standard in 2012 but if that changes in 2013 or 2014 then we will do our shootout in 4K, 5K or 10K…
Weiss went on to defend the Zacuto shootout, reminding RED Users Zacuto made a similar offer to Jannard and the folks at RED. They could pic their own team to shoot and light the scene any way they wanted and that they would have complete control over their post production, right on down to post processing. Weiss infers he got no response from Jannard and that he had to get feedback from the Forum to make sure any user of the EPIC was done to spec for the Shoot out.
The result over the past few days has been a very good debate over the value of comparing cameras based on what they're being used for verses what they can be used for, and what, if any, virtue can be found in showing the best possible footage, even if only a small percentage of theaters would be able to showcase it.
And in the end, it seems that Jannard thought it simply wasn't worth the hassle to make his point:
This idea of a real test has gotten out of control apparently.
Several companies have refused to participate. I guess if I were them I might consider the same thing.
Resolution is not everything. But it is something.
Dynamic range matters. So does the "feel" of the image.
Frame rates matter.
Size matters.
Price matters.
Upgrades matter.
Support matters.
Community matters.
We are going to take down our offer to do a comparison test at RSH. The grief and complication doesn't warrant the effort. I hope that everyone can do some testing on their own that includes all aspects of image capture. We just aren't up for the grief. We have better things to do. There are lots of options for you to consider. I hope that RED is one of them.
To which, ironically, the first response to Jannard's White Flag was "Well it was a good idea." I'm sure Jannard meant well. He issues an invitation for each company to bring their cameras and shoot footage that can then be presented in the best possible light for all to judge on. Jannard would even provide the lunch. Seemed innocent enough. But Jannard offered to host it on his own turf, where he could control light and other conditions to his camera's advantage. And then there's his ability to project with his new laser powered RED Projector.
Additionally, he wanted to future proof a challenge, that would be presented in both 2K and 4K with results screened on 10′, 20′ and 40′ screens. Is that really a huge deal? And is there value in saying how well your college team can play now, when the rest of the field is currently participating in "prep high school football?"
I think that it would be cool to see what these cameras can do to their full potential, but Weiss has a point. It really doesn't how cool a Porche, Lamborghini and Ferrari can handle speed and handling when US Freeways can only allow cars to run at 55mph. The same would be true with projection technology.
But at the end of the day, if Weiss is accurate about Zacuto's invitation being rebuffed by Jannard, then perhaps Jannard has no right to complain about the conditions of the test in the first place. It's certainly hasn't hurt REDs bottom line.


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Broilers are the leading farm product in our state, so chicken is a staple on many dinner tables here. I've prepared this recipe several times and it always gets rave reviews.
Recommended: 30 Ways to Cook Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons minced green onions
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- Hot cooked rice
- Pound chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; cut each half into three pieces. Season with salt, pepper and lemon-pepper. In a large skillet, saute a third of the chicken at a time in butter until browned and no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, saute onions until tender. Add the cream, lemon juice and tarragon; bring to a boil. Cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken and rice. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Tarragon Skillet Chicken in Country October/November 1995, p49
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I should have been more careful about what I said last week. After bragging about our great weather, things went downhill fast. Yesterday (Tuesday) the temperature dropped to near single digits, and we had snow on the ground.
Before I continue to talk about those things, however, I want to say thanks to my readers and my fans. I received a huge number of well wishes for the holidays and for success with my fishing this year. I really appreciate that. It puts a smile on my face every time I read them.
This weather doesn't put a smile on my face! I guess I'm spoiled after spending the last few winters in Florida. It's been so cold and windy here that about all I've been able to do is play with my tackle in the garage and watch TV.
The TV is a positive. Right on schedule — after Christmas — all the traditional outdoor sports channels switched from hunting shows to fishing shows. That was a lifesaver. Now I can watch reruns of my favorites.
That's right, reruns. I'm so bad that I'll watch a show in the morning and then watch the same show again in the afternoon. I'm like a little kid watching cartoons and quoting the characters before they speak. I love every minute of it.
It drives Tracey crazy, though. She has to go back in the bedroom to watch her shows. She asked me the other day when I was leaving for the first Open. She acted like she didn't want me to go but I noticed she was looking at the couch while she was talking — dead-on at the spot where I was sitting, and where she wanted to sit.
And speaking of Tracey…On Monday I suggested we go to the Bass Pro Shops in Cincinnati. I can order everything I need online but we'd been cooped up in the house for several days. I thought it would make a nice trip for us, shopping and dinner. But thoughts don't always translate into action, and certainly not into results.
We were just leaving Columbus on I-71 when we encountered a huge traffic jam. Cars were everywhere on the snow-covered, icy road. We sat there for a while going nowhere. Finally, I decided to make a U-turn and go back home.
U-turns are illegal in Ohio, and Tracey is seriously against anything illegal. It doesn't matter what it is or why you're thinking about doing it. I pretty much agree with her. But this was a special situation.
I made the turn. She got a little tense. When we got home without my new fishing lures and without her dinner, I watched my shows and she watched her shows. We spent two hours on the highway for nothing. You'll notice I haven't told you who was sitting where, and I'm not going to, either.
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Asda chief executive confirms plans to step down; Car sales 'may be reflecting Brexit nerves'; Rothschild takes over Maurel for £190m
Asda chief executive confirms plans to step down; Car sales 'may be reflecting Brexit nerves'; Rothschild takes over Maurel for £190m
Even those nearest and dearest to Thomas Stuker would probably admit that he is no George Clooney. But like the character played by the actor in the film Up In The Air, Mr Stuker's flights around the world have seen him reach the milestone of 10 million miles on board a single US airline.
It gives fans the chance to indulge in some sporting style. Or at least it gives them something to stay occupied with until the season finally starts, says Will Dean
New car sales dipped again last month.
It may have a bewilidering family tree, but the new Ypsilon is still a likeable little car
How do you begin to assess an artist whose work – in both his Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros mode and here – ranges from the sublime (the hippie-hip-hop-meets-Morricone classic "Truth") to the ridiculous (the Dylan pastiche that is "Bad Bad Love")?
Car price tracking experts Parkers have introduced new set of motor industry gongs with a difference. The Parkers New Car Awards focus on value for money and all-in cost of ownership, and the first winner is the Kia cee'd. The cee'd has already impressed buyers with a combination of good performance and keen initial pricing, and it's familiar to millions of Top Gear viewers as the programme's current "reasonably priced car". The Parkers award confirms that it can be an interesting long-term proposition as well.
Car-buying website autorader.co.uk has reported a big spike in interest in pink cars after the colour guide Pantone named Honeysuckle Pink as its "Colour of the Year". Honeysuckle Pink, best described as a shade of magenta, is forecast to be the most popular colour of 2011, and searches for magenta cars on autotrader.co.uk rose from 2,629 in December 2010 to 9,863 in January.
Arsenal visit in the FA Cup on Sunday, but chairman Barry Hearn fears the impact of West Ham's relocation
This Irish cartoon, which was nominated for the Best Animated Feature
Warpaint aren't the typical sunny LA girl group. Gothic with a g somewhere between upper and lower case, their looming basslines and spidery guitars interweave with meandering melodies and mediaeval harmonies which sound like Miranda Sex Garden fronting The Cure.
Guardian Media Group (GMG) and the private equity investor Apax hope to raise up to £2bn from the sale of the Auto Trader publisher Trader Media Group (TMG), with the two companies eyeing a possible deal within the next 18 months.
When Heroes first appeared, it was a fresh concept – ordinary people discover their superhuman side.
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If you have a particular fetish for Rupert Everett in drag, or, more feasibly, for leggy twentysomethings in skimpy school uniforms, you may be tempted by St Trinian's 2.
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US presidential frontrunner Donald Trump denies using vulgarity against rival Hillary ClintonRepublican frontrunner Donald Trump apparently used a vulgar term to describe Democrat's Hillary Clinton's loss to presidential candidature in 2008.
Ukraine lures Crimea with visa-free travelUkraine hopes to initiate visa liberalisation with Australia after it manages to secure a similar privilege with the European Union.
Denmark's Prince Christian might have been caught by flash rip on Queensland beachThe 10-year-old Denmark prince was rescued by on-duty lifeguard Nick Malcolm at Mermaid Beach on Thursday.
Ukraine dumps Russia for EUUkrainian President Petro Poroshenko has said that his country does not mind ending a free trade treaty with Russia if it gains the same with the EU.
Russia means 'business' with Kerry"Washington can pretend to itself that sanctions against us are 'efficient' as long as it likes," the Russian Foreign Ministry says in a statement.
No need to talk about sending troops: MerkelThe German chancellor said there was no need to talk about issues like sending more troops to Syria.
Republicans divided on Trump's call to ban Muslims from USMore Republican voters appear to favour Donald Trump's proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States according to a recent poll conducted by NBC News and The Wall Street Journal.
Environment Minister says Australia is leading the charge in Paris: Country ranks near bottom in climate change studyMinister for the Environment Greg Hunt has praised Australia's efforts at the Paris climate conference and promised the country will meet and beat its emission targets for 2020 and 2030.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel named Time Magazine's Person of the Year after bold moves in EuropeThe German chancellor was hailed for addressing the Greek crisis and the refugees issue.
ISIS prisoners in new execution videoIn an ISIS-like execution video, a Syrian rebel group spared the life of prisoners to make a statement.
US Republican frontrunner Donald Trump's supporters approve of closing down of borders to all MuslimsDonald Trump, urged the United States to bar all Muslims across the world from entering USA until the nature of terrorism threat is determined.
Barack Obama assures America will overcome new phase of terrorismUS President Barack Obama stood up for his existing military policies against the ISIS in his Oval Office speech, as critics demand ground troops in Syria.


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Bronze betel box inlaid with silver. Has 3 separate chambers with hinged lids. Measures 8" long x 4" high x 3 1/2" wide. T is a hole on right and left side of chamber. I tried my best to picture it. Box shows some outside wear. T is still lime inside chambers.Inside box shows wear and needs cleaned. Hinges and handles are good. This weighs over 6 pounds before packing in box. I will offer several ways of shipping because of weight.


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The day before Ronald Shore was crushed to death as he worked underground on the cross-city tunnel, unions lodged a series of safety complaints with the company behind the project.
It was not the first time workers on the $680 million tunnel had raised safety concerns, according to the Australian Workers Union national secretary, Bill Shorten, who addressed a stopwork meeting at the site yesterday.
Mr Shorten said workers had walked off the job for two days in June and the workers were demanding that their concerns be dealt with immediately by the company, Baulderstone Hornibrook.
He called for an overhaul of safety operations in all tunnel projects in NSW. "Currently there is a tunnelling boom in Sydney and naturally we are concerned that this incident on the cross-city tunnel could be repeated elsewhere."
Mr Shore, an experienced machine operator, was killed on Thursday when he was crushed by a boulder 40 metres beneath William Street.
His colleagues have not worked since the accident and will not return before Friday. They remain on full pay because WorkCover has imposed work bans while it investigates the site.
After a minute's silence for Mr Shore, workers at yesterday's stopwork voted to each donate two days' pay to his widow and two teenage children.
A spokesman for Baulderstone Hornibrook, Paul Levins, said the company would match the workers' offer. He said the company had not disregarded the workers' complaints, and had even closed the project for three days about four weeks ago, concerned by levels of dust and congestion.
"We initiated that ourselves because we had concerns," Mr Levins said. "We are not going to go back and start work on that project until we can be sure of the safety of workers."
Mrs Shore has already received her husband's entitlements from the company, but the unions want her to receive an additional payment, believed to be $200,000.
It is understood the company is considering the request.
The tunnel is almost 12 months ahead of schedule. The state secretary of the union, Russ Collison, would not comment on whether he believed the project had been rushed and safety compromised.
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Arduino Car Stereo
I'm new to electronics (coming from a Software background) and have started playing with an Arduino to control an Si4703 FM Receiver.
My goal is to eventually create a car stereo with an Aux-in feature (from an iPhone). Here's what I'm planning:
Lots of photos, all the code, libraries, and design files for my Arduino project, can now be found at:
I don't know enough about the FM receiver to offer any advice but if you plan on using the iphone on a charger that connects to the vehicle's electrical system, you may run into problems with engine noise due to ground loops. The can be solved by using a balanced input for the iphone or using a ground loop isolator.
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into it and do a little testing using in the car :)
The radio I'm using is a breakout board from sparkfun.
I'd think the arduino would be a very good way of tying this all together and controlling the various chips. Does the volume control IC also provide bass, treble and balance controls as a minimum?
Rather than a relay I'd probably use a cmos switch to switch the audio from the iPhone.. Given the battery life of an iPhone I'd think you could use it as an audio source without too much concern about charging it while connected to the stereo. (Noise injection might be a problem with a car charger)
The DS1807 doesn't have treble / bass control. It's basically just a dual digital potentiometer. Balance could be achieved by controlling the left and right channels independently.
For now, I want to keep the whole system as simple as possible (while I'm learning).
Here's some extra info for anyone curious about what I'm up to...
Based on an Arduino MEGA 2560 R3, my project has the following features working so far:
Setting the clock is achieved using the "Set" button (to cycle between hours/minutes/ok) and the "Tuning" rotary encoder.
The expensive part of my project is going to be creating a faceplate the looks nice enough to put in a car. I'm planning on having one laser-cut from stainless steel, then printed on.
The reason for all this is to avoid cutting my car's dash to fit a new stereo. Unfortunately the hole in my 1977 Toyota Celica is a strange size that even a "RetroSound" won't fit.
RetroSoundUSA.com - Classic Style Radio Systems
Would it be practical to use your phone for the display? I assume its serial comms interface to the FM receiver or arduino. Create an app to send data or retrieve it from the arduino board.
Android has the ioio board which makes a nice link for this situation.
Hey Brandes, you're right about the FM receiver being controlled serially. Both the radio and realtime clock use I2C.
I'd thought about the opposite, where the Arduino would control the iPhone. I even daydreamed about getting fancy and doing it all via bluetooth. At the moment my ambition greatly exceeds my skill ;)
I want to keep my radio looking oldschool (so it doesn't look out of place in a 70s car). Here's a photo of my interior (with OEM radio), and another from an 80s Toyota brochure showing the look I'm trying to copy.
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I like the old school look, which you could keep your knobs, but make the display look like the old push buttons from yesteryear! I think the Iphone is a straight modbus communications link, nothing fancy about it. That might be a little to much for now! :)
I'm lost when it comes to Iphone/lock down coding. I assume the Arduino uses an Atmel processor? I have done some embedded C with atmel and have moved towards Java/C# now. Which lends itself nicely for android apps.
Good luck, I may order one of the those FM modules to play with.
I neglected my Arduino Car Stereo project for a month while I worked on the car and waited for eBay purchases to arrive.
I've finally got the following working using a PT2314 (also known as Mosa MS6714):
Here's a photo of my breadboard spaghetti...
...So much for keeping it simple ;)
To Do:
i'm pretty sure i have some stuff laying around that could fit and mesh with the factory install. what exactly are the dimensions you are working with? i'll check right now, but i know i have eq/drivers in mini-form of their time, looks about the size of what would be the 8-track receptacle. first thing that came to mind with this project was a good 'ole eq/line driver. i could have swore i had more older radios of that style, but might have tossed most of it.
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Leaders who are willing to put aside their selfish goals and apply Lomenick's eight keys will find they can make an impact.
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Intel is a BIG company. It has just announced that its fourth-quarter profit rose to $3.39 billion, or 59 cents a share, up from a year-ago profit of $2.28 billion, or 40 cents a share. Revenue for the quarter rose to $11.46 billion. Not bad then.
Last week Steve Ballmer announced that the next version of Windows will not only be compatible with Intel's x86 chip architecture but would also run on ARM's chip. Many wondered was the British upstart's rapid rise a signal of Intel's imminent decline. Apparently not, it seems. Indeed Paul Otellini, Intel's chief, said that the move was going to help his company.
"The plus for Intel is that as they unify their operating systems we now have the ability for the first time, one, to have a designed-from-scratch, touch-enabled operating system for tablets that runs on Intel that we don't have today; and, secondly, we have the ability to put our lowest-power Intel processors, running Windows 8 or the next generation of Windows, into phones, because it's the same OS stack. And I look at that as an upside opportunity for us." ARM? ARM who?
It seems as if Intel are going from strength to strength, adding to record profit levels announced last summer. The PC market grew roughly 17 percent in 2010 despite continued financial belt tightening across the globe. "In 2011, everything gets a little better. The economy is forecast to improve," Otellini ominously proclaimed at the company's financial results.
It's hardly surprising that Intel is treating the ARM issue with a certain disdain. When you look at the figures, we see that Intel is the Barcelona to ARM's Accrington Stanley. Intel had fourth-quarter profits of $3.39 billion while ARM's yearly profits were a meager £19.6 million. So in the grand scheme of things Intel is in a very dominant position, especially with the launch of Sandy Bridge, and it will take something of miraculous proportions to see ARM getting anywhere near its market position. And this was reflected in the lack of panic or fear in Otellini's address last night.
While ARM may not be on the same planet as Intel, it is certainly on the up and with everyone and anyone looking to get into bed with them, it will be interesting to see how the processor market changes in the coming years.


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We're still in the Information Age, right?
I ask, because every time I blink, things change again. Pisses me off. I was born into the transition of the Industiral Age into the Atomic Age, was a teenager during Sixties, hung out in Silcon Valley while the Computer Age hit puberty… and through no fault of my own somehow wound up teaching people how to make the best use of the Information Age.
Grizzled old veterans like me are needed, because of all the confusion surrounding capitalism in this brave new world of nano-tech information exchange.
Hell, a blink now is an eon in terms of data flow.
So, what is information worth?
That's the question I hear most often, in various plaintive forms, from entrepreneurs. How do you put a price on an idea?
I have a pretty good gut instinct for pricing almost any kind of product… but it's hard to explain how a gut feeling works. I've just been in tune with so many markets and so many buyers over the years, I can get vibes from the zeitgeist and translate them into dollar amounts.
My friend Dan Kennedy is one of the few to figure out a simple formula to help the "vibe challenged".
Let's say you have a book that explains a concept. Like, oh, how to sue your neighbor when he's a jerk. Not when he's committing felonies like cooking speed in his bathtub or running hookers out of the garage… you know, things that objectively lower your property value. That's too easy.
No, this imaginary book of yours explains how to nail him to the legal wall when he's simply a blot on your happiness. Doesn't mow the lawn, is loud and rude, has a dog that befouls your morning paper, whatever.
(Is there a book like this anywhere? If there is, I want it.)
Anyway, how would you figure out what is a publication like that was worth? No real competition to emulate, no similar products out there to compare.
If you were in a bar, and the guy on the next stool overheard you talking about your book and wanted it… how much would you tell him he had to shell out to get one?
I know what most rookies would charge. Ten bucks. They'd figure they could get it printed at Kinko's for four, mail it for two… and make four big damn dollars on each sale.
Oh, wait, that's old school.
New world math: It's ten bucks for the download. No printing cost, no postage. You keep the sawbuck.
That's fair, right?
I am forever having to whack rookies upside the head over this.
No, it's not necessarily fair. Did you try asking for one hundred bucks first? Or fifty? Or a thousand dollars?
When I get hired to help entrepreneurs launch an information product, we spend a LOT of time going over the price. There are many factors to consider — for example, if you are using this book as a lead generation "loss leader", you may want to give it away.
However, if you find out there's an overlooked crowd out there just itching to sue their neighbor for being a jerk… the info you have to share may be worth beaucoup bucks. (That's French, I believe, for "oodles".)
So, at the very least, once you establish that you can generate traffic that results in sales… you need to test price.
I recently had an Insider send me his ideas for testing price. He had a "good, better, best" menu he wanted to try out. I swear I am not making this up: $1,233… versus $1,333… versus $1,433.
That is NOT the way to do it.
Here's one way to do it: Figure out a price that "seems" fair. Then, lowball that figure to the point where you feel you're giving it away. Then, jack up the price until you're almost embarrassed to be getting so much for what you offer.
An example: $19.99… $69.99… and $99.99. A good spread.
Until you test, you will never know whether the guy who eagerly bought what you have for $69… wouldn't just as eagerly have parted with $99.99.
Or more.
Or, that your product that's breaking your bank at $69… wouldn't put you on the Forbes 500 list at $19.
My clients, however, are most often astonished at how high they can go. One of them sold information for years at $49… until I shamed him into testing $69. Then $99. No change in response rates.
Same number of people bought. More money came in.
That means the "value" of the info, in the eyes of the market, was much higher than what the seller of the info ever dared to dream.
Gulp. They were leaving twenty bucks on the table, just by never testing $69.
And once they got over that shock, they discovered they were actually leaving FIFTY bucks on the table with each sale. For YEARS.
I could see the ulcers start to form as they grimaced, thinking of the fortunes left uncollected in their market.
Hey — at least they fixed it when they did. Without intervention, they'd still be happily giving the stuff away for half of it's "worth".
Back to Dan Kennedy: It's not often another marketer shocks me… but Dan did.
He said: "Well, did you have them try $199? Or $499? Or nine hundred and ninety-nine dollars?"
Uh… no, I didn't.
So I went back, and had them test $199. It didn't pull well. But I didn't give up — after all, the market had sort of been "trained" not to highly value this type of info before.
So I wrote better copy. I gave a REASON why it was worth so much more now. We pumped up the value with more reports, more tapes and discs and stuff. Turned it into a big old box of infomation, all aimed straight at the heart of the market.
And we discovered that — sold correctly — we could get as high as $399. It was a bigger, bulkier and more involved product… but still just information. At the end of the day, we were still just telling them things they didn't know yet.
Dan reminded me to never let a client set the ceiling on prices.
No, no, no.
You let the market tell you what the most they'll pay is.
For years, Dan has doubled… and then doubled again… his fees and prices.
And, at each amount, he (and his stuff) was worth it. Maybe he couldn't have jumped directly from his earliest fees to what he's charging now. Maybe you need to bring the market along slowly, in increments.
But maybe not. I was hanging around Jay Abraham's office back when the MOST anyone had paid for a marketing seminar was $399. And you had your hotel room picked up, all your meals paid for… and the seminar lasted five days.
Jay was having none of that. His first seminar lasted just over one day… you had to pick up all your own expenses… and he charged five grand for the privilege of attending. You were guaranteed a chair in the room. That was it.
And you know what? Jay made you understand why this was still the biggest damn bargain in business. His copy gave you all the reason you would ever need to explain to your spouse and business partner why you were shelling out this fortune to attend a seminar.
Audacious minds like Jay and Dan are a national treasure. Especially for entrepreneurs and anyone else who is trying their hand at earning a living outside the "normal" corporate womb.
One of my very favorite Scuttlebutt tapes was the recorded conversation I had with Dan Kennedy a few years back. (Scuttlebutt Number 5: "The Secrets To Success That Scare Most People Half To Death.") I don't get to talk to Dan near as often I like. Lunch with Dan is a riotous affair… and I learn something new every time between laughs.
This guy understands the concept of "what the market will bear" better than anyone.
I'll bet you're already tuned into Dan's world, in fact.
However, you may not know that he's doing a brand spanking new teleseminar on making money as a copywriter next week. Lorrie Morgan-Ferrero — one of my Insiders and good copywriter on her own — has arranged for Dan to spill his guts on how to coerce clients to cough up the cash. (How's that for alliteration?)
Copywriters have a helluva time figuring out what to charge for their services these days. Because skill at writing copy is really just another form of information — as the writer, you take an ephemeral sales pitch and create copy that persuades.
You take information… and make it manifest.
The top guys all get outrageous fees backloaded with royalty arrangements… but how do you GET to that stage?
You can actually watch copywriters slash each other's wrists on www.elance.com — it's great fun — by underbidding everyone else until the job gets awarded for spare change. (I would not be surprised to learn of copywriters offering to pay the client to do the work at some point.)
That's just crazy.
Again, my own course on Freelance Copywriting covers this. (There are only three sections: Get good, get connected, and get paid.) You can check it out by hitting the link to the right up there.
But why not check out what Dan has to say, too? This is a guy I've respected and learned from for almost twenty years now (since we first met at one of Gary Halbert's notorious Key West "Hot Seat" seminars) ($7,000 to put your butt in a seat). I was sort of co-producing the event, and Dan was the anonymous last speaker of the night.
It's the only time I've actually felt my jaw drop.
This is a guy who knows what he's talking about.
Anyway, you can check it out for free. He's doing a no-cost "preview" of the teleseminar (which will cost you if you sign onboard) very soon now. You gotta hurry. Lorrie is gonna grill him about the specifics — the preview will be an experience not to be missed by anyone who's serious about this subject.
It's a free look, she's told me, to show you what the teleseminar is really "worth". Smart. And a gift to you — free info is getting kinda rare these days.
To see what the fuss is about, bop on over to http://www.kickstartcart.com/app/aftrack.asp?afid=294905&u=red-hot-copy.com/dk.htm
Find out what Dan has to say about the price of your skill.
John Carlton


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Hi All!
I'm new to this,
I just installed BT 4 in my VMware player and so far so good. Now, I realized in you tube videos that for all the users when they open BT it says root@bt: # and when I open mine it says bt ~ # is this normal? I cant see my wireless card when I type airmon-ng
Any help is appreciated!
You seem to login as a normal user rather then root, correct?
Try to su to root, or login as root at boot.
"The difference between RAID1 and RAID0 is that the zero stands for how many files you're gonna have after a harddisk failure."
you are already root (as denoted by the '#' prompt). no standard users have been created (unless you specifically created one) and you have full rights on the system. As to your wireless card issue, there are tons of threads and FAQs on the forums, I suggest that you attempt an exhaustive search before asking for help. If you still need help after you search, be sure to list all of the steps that you have tried and the relevant hardware.
good luck with that.
Command prompts are pretty basic as far as computers go.
Might want to look into those. In the meantime leave BT alone.
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Ah yes, another home video release from the "metal kings" Manowar. This is a recording of their performance at the Earthshaker Fest in Germany. If you've ever watched or been at a Manowar concert, you understand what it's about. It has to be loud, bright, and loud. Did I mention it has to be loud up to Manowar standards? You get the point. This band likes it loud and if you're in the crowd, you've got no choice but to hear it that way.
The camera work is beyond fantastic here. Over 25 camera's exist, so you'll get many angles of the band performing, which is great. It's also in HD, if your picky on video quality, this also fills a void.Now, Manowar has decided to do something, that quite frankly, no other band has ever done before. Gathering former members to play on signature songs the performed on. Very interesting if you asked me. This band does things for there fans, they listen to them, and they deliver things that they want to see. The set list itself is typical Manowar.
They start of "Manowar," a fan favorite and played well here. "Son of Death" is a guitar solo from Karl Logan, and a dam good one at that, entertaining the crowd while the rest prepare for "Kings of Metal," which is one of the cheesiest songs ever, but the play it off well. "Sign of the Hammer" is one of the coolest tracks on this list, I've always considered it one of the bands best and I'm glad the play it here, it seems to be missing from modern set-list. Eric sings to the crowd and gets them fired up, he shows off why he's been the bands singer thoughout there existence. Next they play the "Hail to England" duo they normally perform, "Blood of my Enemies" and "Kill with Power." Eric sings with all he's got on these songs and does a fantastic job. After these two tracks, Joey DeMayo introduces the "Triumph of Steel" line-up. Now Karl Logan and Scott Columbus take they're seats and let these two show what they've got. It's not everyday you see a band and they're former members actually get along, and play on stage together! That's a feat I suppose Manowar owns single handily. David Shankle is a very solid player with tons of energy (an understatement), and Rhino seems like he hasn't missed a beat whatsoever. "Metal Warriors" and "The Glory of Achilles" are the two tracks played with this line-up. Manowar almost plays nothing from there 30 minute epic, so it's cool to dust of that song and play something from it. The next little set are both songs from Battle Hymns, but before those tracks Joey preaches a bit then introduces Ross the Boss and Donny Hamzik, both the drummer and guitarist from that album. "Metal Daze" and "Dark Avenger" are played. "Dark Avenger" is kind of a blah track, it's not the best, but "Metal Daze" kicks ass, very catchy and rarely played. Actually both songs aren't played much, so it also cool to see them here. Once these blocks of songs are completed, the current line-up comes out and performs staples like "Outlaw" and "House of Death." Two of the best Manowar tracks really.
"Herz Aus Stahl" is performed for the German crowd, and is truly a cool thing to do. They also use the orchestra they hired to their full potential here and on the next few tracks. Then Joey begins to rant about Wagner, telling the Germans they own Heavy metal (which to be honest is true). Then, the rejection Manowar got from Wagner's grandson. Now, the orchestra that Joey hired performs "Prelude to Act 3." This is a cool thing, but not really anything that enjoyable. It eventually molds into Manowar's newest track at the time "King of Kings" (which was in fact really one of the few good songs from that album "Gods of War"), the crowd eats it up and it should please you for sure. The last three songs with the current members are all played in style, "Warriors of the World," "Hail and Kill," and of course "Black Wind, Fire, and Steel." This would normally end a Manowar concert. However, that isn't the case. Manowar has a surprise in store for the fans. Remember those short, quick little showings from former members, well, they all return to play the epic track, Battle Hymns." This is a feat beyond recognition really. All three guitarist and all three drummers playing the same notes at the same time without really missing a note or beat. Every guitarist gets his shot at a solo here, which is awesome considering all of them have an immense amount of talent. What a way to end an already legendary concert.
Yes, this is a fantastic show, but your also greeted with a ton of extras. How the entire concert was all set up, interviews, guitar and drum clinics, random competitions, even a stage show. Everything you could possibly imagine is here. This dvd is defiantly worth the money you pay for it. No band puts together such a great package. Amazing visuals, great performance, fantastic bonus material, get this if your a Manowar fan. If you are a Manowar skeptic like me, this will keep you quiet throughout. Pick it up, highly recommended.
Manowar is a band known for putting on legendary live shows that literally shake the very ground they walk upon, and now the world has a chance to witness their awesome performance power. Back in 2005, the loudest band in the world arrived in Germany with a camera crew to tape their headlining performance at Earthshaker Fest. The appropriately titled "Absolute Power" captures Manowar's sensational live show at Earthshaker Fest that was filmed with high quality equipment to produce the mother of all live DVDs.
The tracklist for this DVD is the most incredible live set a Manowar fan could ever imagine. Everything from "Sign Of The Hammer" to "The Crown And The Ring" is played on this monstrous disc, which is filled with twenty two different tracks from Manowar's lengthy catelog. The most surprising part of this DVD is when Manowar warmly welcomes former members to the stage to play songs like "Metal Warriors" and "Dark Avenger" for this great performance. An orchestra was also added to help enlighten several songs like "Herz Aus Stahl." The orchestra isn't a fantastic part of the show, but it does help maintain the live energy of some of these songs. Manowar manages to remain a true live powerhouse as guitarist Karl Logan nails every solo with ease and singer Eric Adams relentlessly hits incredibly high notes. In terms of live shows and music, this is the Valhalla of DVDs.
Even though the music and live presence of Manowar is great, there is one thing that remains untouchable here: the fans. I've watched several live DVDs before, and never have I seen a group of fans so loyal and excited to be at a live show. Not only do the several camera angles show Manowar's fans singing and moshing to their songs, Manowar constantly gets the crowd involved in songs as they stop and let the group of metalheads sing along to the tracks. I never really believed Manowar's rants about having the greatest fans in the world, but after viewing this DVD, it's clear Manowar has a unique bond with their fans that most other bands don't.
The bonus disc for Manowar's performance at Earthshaker Fest is a nice addition to the DVD package. The extra DVD contains information about the location of Manowar's show at Earthshaker, the sound and camera equipment used during the concert, footage of Manowar's rehearsal sessions that involved all the band's former and present members, and a massive documentary about Manowar's fan club convention. The fan club documentary shows a huge group of Manowar fans from all over the world gathering for a monstrous convention. The convention has everything from Viking battles to guitar lessons taught by Karl Logan. The bonus disc is a worthy addition to this fantastic DVD.
I honestly have never been this impressed by a live DVD before. This is essential Manowar fans and those who enjoy live DVDs.
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Mumbai, May 12: Around 160 domestic and international cricketers who have retired before 2003-04 will be awarded cash bonanza as part of the BCCI's one-time benefit scheme from the IPL surplus money, a gesture which would cost the Board a whopping Rs70 crores.
"From the surplus of IPL, BCCI will make a one-time benefit payment to cricketers who have retired before 2003-04 in recognition of their services to Indian Cricket, in both International and Domestic levels," the Board said in a release after the Working Committee meeting here.
"Around 160 cricketers are eligible for this payment. The total payment is approximately Rs 70 crores," it said.
Cricketers who have played more than 100 Test matches will get Rs1.5 Crore while those who have played between 75 and 99 Tests will receive Rs one crore.
Those who have played between 50 and 74 Tests will get Rs 75 lakhs while those between 25 and 49 Tests will receive Rs 60 lakhs. Cricketers who have played between 10 and 24 Tests will be handed Rs50 lakhs while those between one and nine Test matches and who have played their last international match before 1970 will get Rs35 lakhs.
Cricketers who have played 100 and more first class matches will get Rs30 lakhs while those who have played between 75 and 99 matches will receive Rs 25 lakhs.
The one-dayers played by the cricketers will be added with three ODIs being counted as one Test match. But for this, the cricketer will have to play at least one Test.
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The plot is set in Northern Finland, where a little boy called Nikolas, loses his family in an accident.. The villagers decide to look after the orphaned boy together.
Once a year - at Christmas - Nikolas moves to a new home. To show his gratitude, the boy decides to make toys for the children of the families as good-bye presents... :presents2:
The film comes from Finland and was released in Greece last year.
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Headline News from PaymentsNews.com - October 22, 2014
On the Web:
- Apple Pay and the Mobile Wallet Tipping Point: It Will Come Down to the Retail Experience - GigaOm - "How much Apple Pay will hasten consumers' decision to pick up mobile payment versus swipe a card will be interesting to watch."
- Flint scores $9.4 million to help more small business stay brick-and-mortarless - VentureBeat - "Founded in the spring of 2011, the company offers an iOS or Android app that can accept credit cards without a card reader. Credit card numbers are scanned, and additional card verification info is entered manually."
- Europe's Sign2Pay Launches To Simplify Mobile Debit Payments And Oil The Wheels Of M-Commerce - TechCrunch - "The problem with mobile commerce is that nobody's converting," he adds. "The conversion rate on smartphone is 60% lower than on desktop."
On the Wires:
- Mozido Receives $185 Million in Series B Funding from MasterCard, Wellington Management Company, H.R.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan & Tiger Management - "Mozido's strength in building versatile mobile financial and retail solutions that can be used around the globe and across borders makes them a perfect partner for MasterCard's prepaid card, payment and security services."
- Synthetic Identity Fraud Rate Increases More Than 100 Percent Over Three Years - "Synthetic identity fraud occurs when a fraudster fabricates a new and false identity that is not associated with a real person. The absence of a victim may enable synthetic fraud to remain undetected for months."
- BitFury Group Selects GoCoin to Enable Processing of Digital Currencies - "Payment processing is a critical element in stimulating the Bitcoin economy," said Marat Kichikov, managing partner of BitFury Capital. "We are committed to supporting further acceptance and to enabling further adoption of cryptocurrencies."
Updates from Glenbrook:
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Ambassador to US Michael Oren points to Osirak reactor in Iraq: "In the past, we have operated on the assumption that we can only gain a delay"; Uzi Dayan says Jerusalem hasn't yet decided to strike.
Israel is willing to strike Iran's nuclear facilities even if doing so only delays the Islamic Republic's nuclear progress for a few years, Ambassador to Washington Michael Oren told Bloomberg News Wednesday. "One, two, three, four years are a long time in the Middle East – look what's happened in the last year," he said in reference to the ongoing upheaval throughout the Arab world.
He said that "in the past, we have operated on the assumption that we can only gain a delay." When Israel struck at an Iraq reactor in 1981, the military assumption was "we would gain a delay of between one and two years on that program," Oren said. "To this day, Iraq does not have a nuclear weapon."
Oren, who described the Iranian nuclear threat as unprecedented in Israel's 64-year existence, warned, however, that "diplomacy hasn't succeeded" thus far in halting Iran's atomic program, adding that "we've come to a very critical juncture where important decisions do have to be made."
Asked about US assessments that an Israeli attack would delay Iran's nuclear program for no more than two or three years, Oren said, "I'm not saying we agree or disagree. What I am saying is that – on the basis of our previous experience – is not an argument against." MORE


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Arsène Wenger says Arsenal's financial situation puts them in a strong position to buy should he wish to add to his squad in January.
The transfer window opens at the end of this month, shortly before Gervinho and Marouane Chamakh head off on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Speaking at a supporters Q&A at Emirates Stadium last week, Wenger admitted that the fitness levels of his squad would influence his movements in the transfer market. But if he does decide to recruit, he has the funds to do so.
"We lose players like Chamakh and Gervinho to the Africa Cup of Nations, so hopefully touch wood we do not get any injuries to our strikers," he said. "But if an opportunity turns up in that department then we will buy.
"The situation, I must say, is a bit special. Economically the whole environment has changed and people suffer more. The clubs will suffer more financially and it's much more difficult.
"Maybe we will have some opportunities because we are in a good financial situation."
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Hillsong Chapel release has local church at its heart
Hillsong Church have released album number two in their Chapel series.
Forever Reign went No 1 of the iTunes Christian Albums chart and reflects Hillsong's desire to equip and resource the local church.
The album is a collection of Hillsong's most popular songs but with a much more intimate feel.
"Many people and churches express worship in a more reflective, intimate manner. There is no right or wrong way to love God, and I think this album helps people understand that," Hillsong worship leader Reuben Morgan explained.
"The album and the accompanying resources will also help smaller churches who don't have large music teams. Our message is simple – worshipping God transcends size, culture and tradition."
The album was recorded live in February and includes the hits "With Everything", "Desert Song", "Cornerstone" and "Beautiful Exchange".
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An accompanying DVD includes seven live performances of songs from the album.
Also out from Hillsong is a new Christmas album, We Have a Savior.
It follows the hugely successful Cornerstone live album released in the summer and which has inspired a new range of free small group studies.
Morgan revealed that the new studies are based on helping Christians hold fast to God as life's anchor, as only He is strong enough to hold us.
"When we are pushed to our limit, there is only one source of hope, there is only one cornerstone," shares Morgan. "This is about inspiring people, challenging them and facilitating discussion so we better understand the need to put Christ at the very centre of everything."
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Torrential downpours are set to batter the UK today bringing a risk of flash flooding across Britain.
The Environment Agency has said that almost every county in England and Wales is at "medium" risk of flooding today, and has issued 59 flood alerts.
It has warned that up to 30mm (1.2in) of rain could fall in an hour in some areas. It comes after Britain yesterday basked in temperatures of 32C.
The majority of the flood alerts are in the Midlands, the South East and the South West
In a separate "amber" warning of rain for England, eastern and central Wales, the Met Office warns that heavy, thundery showers that developed overnight will move northwards during the day.
Large amounts of energy in the atmosphere will lead to torrential downpours, frequent lightning, large hail and strong gusts of wind.
Overnight, fire crews were called to a number of incidents caused by lightning. The first floor and roof of a house in Sittingbourne, Kent, was set alight by a strike, while a bungalow's roof was hit in Whitstable, Kent Fire and Rescue said.
Houses were struck in the market village of Lenham, near Maidstone, while lightning also started several small fires in Willesborough, near Ashford.
The Met Office said: "Not everywhere within the warning area will see thunderstorms, and indeed some spells of warm sunshine are expected at times, but where thunderstorms do form, some torrential downpours are likely with frequent lightning, large hail and locally strong gusts.
"Significant flooding is possible where these do occur from surface water as well as from small, fast-responding watercourses. The public should be prepared for the risk of disruption from any of these elements."
There is still, however, a "yellow" warning of a heatwave for the UK today, advising people to be "alert and ready". The Met Office said there was a 60% chance of a heatwave continuing until tomorrow morning, with high levels of humidity.
John Curtin, director of incident management at the Environment Agency, said: "Intense heavy rainfall this weekend brings a surface water flood risk for England throughout the weekend. Flooding can happen very quickly and the public are urged to keep checking local weather forecasts and the Environment Agency website for information on a regular basis.
"We will continue to monitor the situation closely and support local authorities, who will respond to any reports of surface water flooding. We will also continue to monitor river levels closely and issue warnings where flooding is likely."
Storms hit large parts of the South East of England early yesterday morning, with a reported 3,000 lightning strikes.
Gemma Plumb, a forecaster with MeteoGroup, said: "Today we have got some heavy and severe thunderstorms continuing to spread north across the UK. Most of the UK is going to see some heavy showers or long spells of rain during the day and severe thunderstorms.
"These could give hail, gusty winds and very frequent lightning strikes.
"It will not be as hot as yesterday, but it will still be very warm and humid. East Anglia could still see temperatures as high as 27C (80.6F) to 29C (84.2F), Kent will see 27C (80.6F) or 28C (82.4F), rather than the 32C (89.6F) it had yesterday."


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Blue Jays slugger Jose Bautista was under a lot of pressure after signing a long-term contract extension and becoming the face of the franchise after his breakout 2010 campaign.
He responded with one of the best individual seasons in team history. On Monday, he just might be rewarded for his efforts.
Bautista is a contender for the American League MVP award after hitting .302 with 43 home runs, 103 RBIs and a .447 on-base percentage.
"He's as good as it gets," Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos said in a recent interview. "I'm certainly hopeful for him and he certainly deserves it."
There is no clear favourite for the AL honour this year.
Jacoby Ellsbury and Adrian Gonzalez of the Boston Red Sox are also in the mix along with New York's Curtis Granderson. Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers could also be a factor.
The results of the Baseball Writers' Association of America vote will be announced at 2 p.m. ET Monday.
"I realize that I had a good year on the individual side," Bautista said. "But I do realize that there are other guys around the league who had great years as well.
"All I can do right now is be hopeful."
Anthopoulos said Bautista is a well-rounded player who can do it all.
"I think with what Jose means to the team and the organization — playing Gold Glove defence both in right field and at third — and the offensive numbers speak for themselves," Anthopoulos said. "With everything he's done, he's by far for me the MVP."
Bautista recently won his second straight Hank Aaron Award as the most outstanding offensive performer in the AL after a vote by fans and a panel of Hall of Famers.
The 31-year-old slugger led the major leagues in home runs, walks (132), slugging percentage (.608) and on-base plus slugging (1.056) to become the first player since Barry Bonds in 2001 to lead in four offensive categories.
However, unlike the other contenders, Bautista was not playing meaningful baseball in September.
Whether the baseball writers take that into consideration remains to be seen.
"Obviously from a biased standpoint, I think it's the best player in the league," Anthopoulos said. "It's not the best player on a playoff team."
Former Toronto outfielder George Bell was named league MVP in 1987. He is the only Blue Jay to have won the award.
The six-foot-one 192-pound Bautista smiled when asked who he would select if he had a vote.
"Obviously myself if I was allowed to," Bautista said with a laugh. "Who wouldn't?"
His No. 2 pick would be Detroit's Miguel Cabrera.
"He's the one guy that some people are overlooking," Bautista said. "He was on the field for 160 games for the Detroit Tigers and they made the playoffs.
"I think I would vote for him."
Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers won the AL MVP award last year. The 2011 National League MVP award winner will be named Tuesday.
Jays infielder Brett Lawrie said Bautista posts big numbers and does the little things too.
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Butler names Brandon Miller as men's basketball coach
It didn't take Butler University long to find a replacement for outgoing men's head basketball coach Brad Stevens.
Stevens was named as the Boston Celtics' coach on Friday. On Saturday, Butler named Brandon Miller, a 2003 graduate and former Bulldogs point guard and assistant coach, to be their new head coach.
Butler Athletic Director Barry Collier called Miller "clearly one of the rising stars in the business."
Collier added, "There's something special about someone who's had a chance to be apart of this program for a long time."
"I've dreamed about becoming a head coach since I was really young," Miller told reporters at a Saturday afternoon news conference, explaining that his father was a head coach for nearly 40 years.
"To get the opportunity to be a part of that and be the head coach at Butler is a dream," Miller said.
Regarding the inevitable comparisons to Brad Stevens, Miller quipped, "I'm not Brad Stevens. I'm Brandon Miller."
He explained, "A lot of the things I believe in, he believes in. We share a lot of characteristics in our philosophy and in how we coach. He's left Butler University in great shape. That's what makes this a great job."
Moving forward, Miller says the key is "continuing to have the same goals we've always had." His philosophy is that "every day is a new day."
Watch Eyewitness News at 6:00 and 11:00 pm for reaction from the Butler campus.
Butler University press release:
"I am extremely pleased to announce that former Butler University men's basketball player and assistant coach Brandon Miller '03 has been appointed as head coach of the Butler men's basketball team, effective immediately," Butler University Vice President and Director of Athletics Barry Collier said.
"I am confident that Brandon will carry on the Butler University basketball tradition of excellence, especially as we make the transition to the Big East Athletic Conference. As a player, assistant coach, and person, Brandon has exemplified the Butler Way and brings a blend of energy, talent and integrity to this role. With Brandon's leadership, Butler is well positioned to expand upon the success of the last few years."
Miller returned to Butler in April as an assistant coach after five years away from his alma mater. He last worked at Butler during the 2007-08 season, helping the Bulldogs to a 30-4record, conference regular season and tournament championships and a berth in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Butler was ranked in the national top 25 for 20 weeks, reaching as high as No. 8.
Miller spent last season as a special assistant for University of Illinois' head coach John Groce.. With Miller on staff, the Fighting Illini recorded a 23-13 record and captured a spot in the NCAA Tournament Third Round. Last November, Butler faced Miller and the Illini in the championship game of the EA Sports Maui Invitational.
Prior to his one season at Illinois, Miller spent six years on the staff of head coach Thad Matta, a 1990 Butler graduate, at Ohio State. He served three years as an assistant coach, two seasons as director of basketball operations and one year as video coordinator. During his tenure at Ohio State, the Buckeyes won four Big Ten titles, made three NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearances and advanced to the 2007 NCAA championship game. He began his career as a video intern on Matta's staff at Xavier in 2003-04.
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He finished his career ranked among Butler's all-time leaders in points (1,121), 3-point field goals (189) and assists (305). He earned All-Horizon League, Horizon League All-Defensive and Academic All-League recognition, and he was named Butler's Co-Team MVP in 2003. As a senior, Miller was chosen as Butler's Co-Most Outstanding Male Athlete, and he received the Horizon League's Cecil M. Coleman Medal of Honor, the league's highest individual award. He also was named recipient of the 2003 Chip Hilton Award, presented annually to a NCAA Division I senior who demonstrates outstanding leadership, character, integrity, sportsmanship and talent. In 2006, he was named to the 15-player Butler Team of the Sesquicentennial.
Miller earned a bachelor's degree from Butler in 2003. He and his wife, Holly, have two sons, Mason and Michael.


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A lover of the countryside, Shannon hits the road at 6:00am from southern Maryland. On an average day, it takes her a whopping 2.5 hours to get to the studio—now, that's dedication. Shannon has been designing publications and print collateral for education and public health programs at Design Lab 360 for six years. Prior to that, she designed packaging for a toy company, where she developed an obsession for Mr. Potato Heads. Her lesser-known skills include knitting and operating a folk lift (seriously, she's actually licensed).
What was your very first design project?
Ever? I think I was about six or seven years old when I created a book called Top Secret: Tricks to play on Dana (my sister); it included illustrations and maps. Professionally, it was a redesign of a women's health newsletter called The Lark Letter.
Where do you get your inspiration from?
I get my inspiration from everywhere. It depends on the project, but I've gotten inspiration from driving, random conversations, even weird dreams.
What's something you've always wanted to learn?
To speak and write Arabic.
What project are you most proud of?
Probably the Health Native Babies Project from a few years ago. It wasn't the most ground-breaking design, but the project really spoke to the specific audience and addressed an important issue (reducing the instances of SIDS within Native American communities). I also really enjoyed working with the client. More recently, I've enjoyed working on the interactive PDFs. I think the functionality is pretty cool and I enjoyed teaching myself a new skill.
Who are your design idols?
The people who design the window displays and catalogues for Anthropologie. I also really like the Takashimaya NYC catalogues — but I heard that store closed 🙁 I guess I like thoughtful catalogues.
How do you spend your weekends?
Catching up on laundry and TV shows, while spending time with my husband, baby boy, and our husky, Whitney. If we get a wild hair, we like to get Robeks smoothies and walk around the lake. I've also been getting into quilting…some recent fabric swatches are below.
What advice can you give to designers who want to use their talent for social good?
Volunteer! There are so many different directions you can go in, I think volunteering is the best way to focus your ambition, learn about yourself, and build your career in a way that meets your personal goals.
Shannon is always looking to expand her Mr. Potato Head collection. If you have a unique one, send her a Tweet (@snsmith99).


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